's-Hertogenbosch /-toʊx-/ /-tɑx-/ /-tɑɡ-/ /-tɒx-/ /-tɒɡ-/ /-təʊx-/ /-əˈ-/ /ˌsɛə-/ /ˌsɛəɹ-/ /ˌsɜɹtoʊɡənˈbɔs/ /ˌsɜːtəʊɡənˈbɒs/ pn
's-Hertogenbosch Den Bosch
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's /s/ /z/ /əz/ /ɪz/ suffix
s
Possessive marker, indicating that an object belongs to the noun or noun phrase bearing the marker.
ij
In the absence of a specified object, used to indicate “the house/place/establishment of”.

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

al /æl/ suffix
al
(organic chemistry) Forms the names of aldehydes.

arch suffix
arch
leading, leader

archy suffix
archie
form of government or rule

ation /ˈeɪʃn̩/ suffix
atie ering tie
An action or process
The result of an action or process

burger suffix
burger
Used to make the names of hamburgers served in buns with the addition of the specified foodstuff, or with that foodstuff used in place of the usual meat.

centric suffix
centrisch
Having a specified object at the centre, or as the focus of attention.

centrism suffix
centrisme

cracy /-kɹəsi/ suffix
cratie
rule (in the sense of governing).

crat /-kɹæt/ suffix
craat
A participant in a specified form of government.
An advocate of a specified form of government.

ed /d/ /dəd/ /t/ /əd/ /ɪd/ suffix
d ig e- e- -d
Used to form possessional adjectives from nouns, in the sense of having the object represented by the noun.

ence suffix
entie
(chiefly, non-productive) Same as -ance; having the state or condition of.

er /ə/ /ɚ/ suffix
er se
(added to a proper noun) Suffix denoting a resident or inhabitant of (the place denoted by the proper noun); used to form a demonym.
er
(added to certain adjectives and adverbs, now especially short ones) More; used to form the comparative.
(added to certain adverbs) More; used to form the comparative.

ese /is/ /iz/ /iːz/ suffix
ees
Used to form adjectives and nouns describing things and characteristics of a city, region, or country, such as the people and the language spoken by these people.

esque /ɛsk/ suffix
esk
In the style or manner of; appended to nouns, especially proper nouns, and forming adjectives.
Resembling; appended to nouns, especially proper nouns, and forming adjectives.

ess /əs/ /ɛs/ /ɪs/ -esses suffix
esse in
Used to form female equivalents.

est /əst/ /ɪst/ suffix
ste
Used to form the superlative of adjectives and adverbs.
t
(archaic, dialectal) Used to form the second-person singular present tense and past tense of verbs. (if thou is the subject; not used with you)

fold suffix
voudig
Used to make adjectives meaning times.
Used to make adverbs meaning times.

free /fɹiː/ suffix
vrij
free from; devoid of; without

genous suffix
geen

gon suffix
oek
(geometry) Forms the names of plane figures containing a given number of angles, and thus bounded by that number of line segments (polygons). If the number is large enough, it can take the hyphenated suffix directly.

graphy /-ɡɹəfi/ suffix
grafie
Something written or otherwise represented in the specified manner, or about a specified subject.

hood /hʊd/ suffix
heid
A substantive suffix denoting a condition or state of being.

ian /iːən/ suffix
isch
(as a noun) One from, belonging to, relating to, or like.
iant
(as a noun) Having a certain profession.

ible suffix
baar ieus ig lijk
An adjective suffix, now usually in a passive sense; forms adjectives meaning "able to be", "relevant or suitable to, in accordance with", or expressing capacity or worthiness in a passive sense.

ic /ɪk/ suffix
isch
(chemistry) Used to denote certain chemical compounds in which a specified chemical element has a higher oxidation number than in the equivalent compound whose name ends in the suffix -ous. For example sulphuric acid (H₂SO₄) has more oxygen atoms per molecule than sulphurous acid (H₂SO₃).

ide suffix
ide
Any of a group of related compounds - azide, polysaccharide, glycoside.
id
Any of a group of several elements - lanthanide.

ie /-i/ suffix
etje je kje pje tje ie
Forming diminutive or affectionate forms of nouns or names.

ification /ɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ suffix
ficatie fisering ificatie ifisering

ify /ɪfaɪ/ suffix
ifiseren iseren
To produce verbs meaning to make.

in-law suffix
choon-
Related through marriage.

ing /in/ /iŋ/ /ən/ /ɪn/ /ɪŋ/ /ɪŋk/ /ɪŋɡ/ suffix
ing
Used to form nouns or noun-like words (or elements of noun phrases) from verbs, denoting the act of doing something, an action, or the embodiment of an action.
end
Used to form present participles of verbs.
ing werk ysteem
Used to form nouns denoting materials or systems of objects which are used or employed in an action, or considered collectively.

ish /ɪʃ/ suffix
achtig ig
(of adjectives from common nouns) Typical of, similar to, being like.
(of adjectives from adjectives, with a diminutive force) Somewhat, rather.
ond
(of adjectives from numbers, especially of times and ages) About, approximately.
isch s
(of adjectives from roots of proper nouns denoting names of nations or regions) Of, belonging, or relating to (a nationality, place, language or similar association with something).

ism /ɪ.zəm/ [ɪ.zm̩] suffix
isme
Used to form names of a tendency of behaviour, action, state, condition or opinion belonging to a class or group of persons, or the result of a doctrine, ideology or principle or lack thereof.

ist /-əst/ /-ɪst/ suffix
ist
one who subscribes to a particular theological doctrine or religious denomination;

ite /-aɪt/ suffix
iet
(chemistry) Used to form names of certain chemical compounds, especially salts or esters of acids whose name ends in -ous.

itis /-ˈaɪtɪs/ suffix
itis
(pathology) Suffix denoting diseases characterized by inflammation, itself often caused by an infection.

ity /əti/ [əɾi] [ɪti] [ɾi] suffix
iteit heid
Used to form an uncountable noun from an adjective; especially, to form the noun referring to the state, property, or quality of conforming to the adjective's description.

ive /ɪv/ suffix
ief ieve
An adjective suffix signifying relating or belonging to, of the nature of, tending to, or serving to; as: affirmative, active, conclusive, corrective, diminutive.

ization /-əˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/ /-əˈzeɪʃn̩/ /-ˌaɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/ /-ˌaɪˈzeɪʃn̩/ suffix
isatie isering
A suffix forming nouns denoting the act, process, or result of doing something, or of making something.

ize /-aɪz/ suffix
iseren
Used to form verbs from nouns or adjectives, especially similative verbs

less /ləs/ /lɪs/ suffix
onder loos
Lacking (something); without (something). Added usually to a noun to form an adjective signifying a lack of that noun.

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

ling suffix
je ling pje tje
small, immature, miniature

logical suffix
ogisch
Used to form adjectival forms of nouns ending in -logy.

logist suffix
loge loog
A person who studies or is an expert in the related -logy.

logy /ləd͡ʒi/ suffix
logie kunde leer
A branch of learning; a study of a particular subject.

ly /li/ [li] [liː] [lɪ] [ɫiː] suffix
erwijs jes lijk enoeg
Used to form adverbs from adjectives and nouns.
lijk achtig ig
Used to form adjectives from nouns, the adjectives having the sense of "appearing like, resembling, or having the likeness of what is denoted by the noun".

mania suffix
manie
compulsion or obsession.

ment suffix
ing

meter suffix
meter
Used to form the names of measuring devices.

naut suffix
naut
Forms nouns meaning voyager or traveller

ness /nəs/ /nɛs/ /nɪs/ [nɘs] suffix
heid nis schap
Appended to adjectives to form nouns meaning "the state of being (the adjective)", "the quality of being (the adjective)", or "the measure of being (the adjective)".

nomy suffix
nomie
a system of rules, laws, or knowledge about a body of a particular field; distribution, arrangement, management

oid /-oɪd/ /-ɔɪd/ suffix
oïde
Resembling; having the likeness of (usually including the concept of not being the same despite the likeness, but counterexamples exist).

ologist suffix
ologe oloog
alternative spelling of -logist

ology /ˈɑləd͡ʒi/ /ˈɒləd͡ʒi/ suffix
ologie
(often, humorous) added to an ordinary English word to create a name for a (possibly non-existent) field of study.

oma -omas -omata suffix
oom
(pathology) Forming nouns indicating disease or morbidity.
(pathology, specifically) Forming nouns indicating tumors or masses, which may be non-neoplastic or (more often) neoplastic, and (if the latter) either benign or cancerous (malignant); in accord with present-day understanding of histopathology, the suffix is now nonproductive for non-neoplastic senses.

on suffix
on
(physics, maths, and, biology) Forming nouns denoting subatomic particles (proton), quanta (photon), molecular units (codon), or substances (interferon).

ose /-oʊs/ /-əʊs/ suffix
ose
(chemistry) Used to form the names of sugars.

osis /-oʊ.sɪs/ /-əʉ.sɪs/ /-əʊ.sɪs/ suffix
ose
(pathology) functional disease or condition such as hepatosis

pedia suffix
pedia

philia /-ˈfɪliə, -ˈfiːliə/ suffix
filie
(pathology) Used to form nouns meaning abnormal liking or tendency (for something), e.g. paraphilia.

phobia /-ˈfoʊ.bi.ə/ /-ˈfəʊ.bi.ə/ suffix
fobie vrees
Used to form nouns meaning fear of a specific thing.
fobie haat
Used to form nouns meaning hate, dislike, or repression of a specific thing.

phone suffix
foon
A type of sound.
A device that makes a sound.
Forming nouns: a speaker of a certain language.

phore suffix
foor
Bearer, carrier or conveyor.

pod suffix
pode potige
Related to or resembling a foot or similar limb.

s /s/ /z/ /əz/ /ɪz/ suffix
en s
Used to form regular plurals of nouns.

scope suffix
scoop
Used to make terms denoting an instrument used for viewing or examination.

ship suffix
schap
Appended to a noun to form a new noun denoting a property or state of being, time spent in a role, or a specialised union. In particular, the way a set of social duties associated with a particular role shapes or develop's one's character.

sphere suffix
feer
Designating a global system or layer of the Earth or another planet.

teen suffix
tien
Used to form cardinal numbers from thirteen to nineteen.

tion /-tʃən/ /-ʃən/ suffix
ing tie
(non-productive) Used to form nouns meaning "the action of (a verb)" or "the result of (a verb)". Words ending in this suffix are almost always derived from a similar Latin word; a few (e.g. gumption) are not derived from Latin and are unrelated to any verb. More often, -ation is used.

ty suffix
tig
Nonproductive suffix indicating single-digit integer multiples of ten

um /əm/ -a suffix
um
Denotes singular grammatical number.

ure suffix
uur

ward /wɔɹd/ /wɔːd/ /wəd/ /wɚd/ suffix
waarts
Forming adverbs denoting course or direction to, or motion or tendency toward, as in "backward", "toward", "forward", etc.
Forming adjectives, as in "a backward look", "the northward road", etc; used even by speakers who usually use -wards for adverbs.

wards /wɔɹdz/ /wɔːdz/ /wədz/ /wɚdz/ suffix
waarts
Forming adjectives and adverbs denoting course or direction to, or motion or tendency toward, as in "backwards", "towards", etc.

y suffix
ig
Added to nouns and adjectives to form adjectives meaning “having the quality of”, either “involving the referent” or “analogous to it”.
che etje ie je ke ken
Forming diminutive nouns.
heid nis
Forming abstract nouns denoting a condition, quality, or state.

0th adj
0e
abbreviation of zeroth

10th adj
10de 10e
Alternative form of 10th

12th adj
12de 12e
Alternative form of 12th

13th adj
13de 13e
Alternative form of 13th

14th adj
14e
Alternative form of 14th

15th adj
15e
Alternative form of 15th

1st /fɜːst/ /fɝst/ /fɜːst/ /fɝst/ adj
1e 1ste
Alternative form of 1st

24/7 adv
1x24
abbreviation of twenty-four seven

2nd /ˈsɛkənd/ /ˈsɛkənd/ adj
2de 2e
Alternative form of 2nd

3D printer /ˈθɹi ˈdi ˈpɹɪntɚ/ /ˈθɹiː ˈdiː ˈpɹɪntə(ɹ)/ [ˈθɹi ˈdi ˈpɹɪɾ̃ɚ] 3D printers n
3D-printer
(hardware, printing) A device for making three-dimensional solid objects from a digital model.

3rd adj
3de 3e
Alternative form of 3rd

40th adj
40e
abbreviation of fortieth

4th adj
4de 4e
Alternative form of 4th

5th adj
5de 5e
Alternative form of 5th

6th adj
6de 6e
Alternative form of 6th

7th adj
7de 7e
Alternative form of 7th

86 /ˌeɪtiˈsɪks/ v
schrappen
(informal, transitive) To cancel an order for food.
(informal, transitive) To temporarily remove an item from the menu.
kwijtraken wegdoen
(informal, transitive) To throw out; discard.

8th adj
8e 8ste
Alternative form of 8th

9th adj
9de 9e
Alternative form of 9th

@ /itʃæt/ /æt/ /ət/ preposition
à
at a rate of (so much each)

A /eɪ̯/ /æɪ/ n
A
Ace. (including in card games)

A major n
A-majeur A-groot
(music) The major key with A as its tonic, with the notes A, B, C♯, D, E, F♯, and G♯, the key signature of which has three sharps.
A-groot A-majeur
(music) The major chord with a root of A.

A minor n
a-klein a-mineur
(music) The minor key with A as its tonic, consisting of the pitches A, B, C, D, E, F, and G.
(music) The minor chord with a root of A.

A-bomb A-bombs n
atoombom
(slang) An atomic bomb; a weapon that derives its energy from nuclear reactions and has enormous destructive power.

A-flat A-flats n
As
(music) A tone one semitone below A, between G and A, denoted A♭.

A-flat major n
As majeur
(music) The major chord with a root of A-flat.

ABC /eɪ biː siː/ ABC's ABCs n
ABC
(obsolete) A primer for teaching the Latin alphabet and first elements of reading. [Attested from around (1350 to 1470) until the mid-17th century.]
The fundamentals of any subject. [First attested in the mid-16th century.]

ABC Islands pn
ABC-eilanden
Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao, the three westernmost islands of the Leeward Antilles in the Caribbean.

ABS n
ABS
(automotive) Initialism of antilock braking system.

ABS brake ABS brakes n
ABS antiblokkeerremsysteem
Antilock brake.

AC ACs n
wisselspanning wisselstroom
(electricity) Initialism of alternating current (often used to indicate an alternating potential rather than a current).

AC adapter AC adapters n
AC-adapter netadapter wisselstroomadapter

AD /ˌeɪˈdi/ adv
n. Chr
(often, punctuated) Initialism of anno Domini (borrowed from Latin); in the year of our Lord.

ADHD /ˌeɪ diː ˌeɪtʃ ˈdiː/ n
ADHD
Initialism of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

ADHDer ADHDers n
ADHD'er
(informal) A person with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder).

ADSL ADSLs n
ADSL
(telecommunications) Initialism of asymmetric digital subscriber line.

AIDS /eɪdz/ n
aids
(disease, acronym) Acquired immune deficiency syndrome. [from 1982]

AKA preposition
alias
Initialism of also known as.

ASAP /ˈeɪ.sæp/ /ˌeɪ.ɛs.eɪˈpiː/ adv
zo snel mogelijk z.s.m. zo spoedig mogelijk
Initialism of as soon as possible.

ATV ATVs n
quad
(transportation) Initialism of all-terrain vehicle. (an astride-seated quad or tri-wheeled off-road recreational vehicle).

Aachen /ˈɑkən/ /ˈɑxən/ /ˈɑːkən/ pn
Aken
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Aalborg /ˈɑlˌbɔɹɡ/ /ˈɑːlbɔːɡ/ /ˈɔlˌbɔɹɡ/ pn
Aalborg
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Aaron /aaron/ /ahăron/ /ærən/ /ɛəɹən/ /ˈæɹ.ən/ /ˈæɹən/ /ˈɛə.ɹən/ /ˈɛəɹən/ /ˈɛɹ.ən/ /ˈɛɹən/ Aarons pn
Aäron
The elder brother of Moses in the Book of the Exodus, and in the Quran.
A surname transferred from the given name.

Aaron's rod /ˈæɹ-/ /ˈɛəɹ-/ /ˈɛəɹ.ənz ɹɒd/ /ˈɛɹ.ənz ɹɑd/ Aaron's rods n
koningskaars

Aaronic /æɹˈɑn.ɪk/ /æɹˈɒn.ɪk/ /ɛˈɹɑn.ɪk/ /ɛːˈɹɒn.ɪk/ more Aaronic most Aaronic adj
aäronitisch
Pertaining to Aaron (elder brother of Moses). [First attested in the mid 17th century.]

Abaddon /əˈbæ.dn̩/ pn
Apollyon
The destroyer, or angel of the bottomless pit; Apollyon;[First attested from 1350 to 1470]
de (diepten der) hel
(poetic) Hell; the bottomless pit; a place of destruction. [Late 17th century.]

Abbas /əˈbɑːs/ Abbases pn
Abbas
A en given name

Abbott pn
Abt Abts
A surname originating as an occupation.
(very, rare) A en given name.
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Abdon Abdons pn
Abdon
The tenth judge of Israel. (biblical character)

Abdul /ɑbˈdʊl/ pn
Abdel Abdoel
A en given name used by Muslims.

Abdullah /æbˈdʌlə/ /ˌɑb.dʊlˈɑ/ pn
Abdoella
A en given name.

Abel /ˈeɪ.bl̩/ pn
Abel
(biblical character) The son of Adam and Eve who was killed by his brother Cain.
A en given name.

Aberdeen /æbə(ɹ)ˈdiːn/ /ˈæb.ɚˌdin/ /ˌæb.ɚˈdin/ Aberdeens n
aberdeen forelhaak
(usually, capitalized) A wide evenly curved fishhook.

Aberdeen Angus /ˌæb.ɚˈdin ˈæŋ.ɡəs/ Aberdeen Anguses n
Aberdeen Angus
One of a breed of black hornless beef cattle originating in Scotland. [Mid 19th century.]

Abidjan /ˈæb.əˌd͡ʒɑn/ /ˌæb.əˈd͡ʒɑn/ /ˌæb.ɪˈd͡ʒɑn/ pn
Abidjan
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Abigail /ˈæb.ə.ɡeɪl/ Abigails pn
Abigaïl
The wife of Nabal and later of David in the Old Testament.
Abigail Abigaïl
A en given name, used since the 16th century, and currently quite popular.

Abkhaz /æbˈkæz/ /æbˈkɑz/ /ɑbˈkɑz/ adj
Abchazisch
Abkhazian: of or pertaining to Abkhazia, the Abkhazian people, or their language.

Abkhaz /æbˈkæz/ /æbˈkɑz/ /ɑbˈkɑz/ Abkhaz n
Abchaze
An Abkhazian; a native or inhabitant of Abkhazia, a region just east of the Black Sea. [Mid 19th century.]

Abkhaz /æbˈkæz/ /æbˈkɑz/ /ɑbˈkɑz/ pn
Abchazisch
A Northwest Caucasian language spoken in Abkhazia. [Mid 19th century.]

Abkhazia /æbˈkeɪ.zi.ə/ /æbˈkeɪ.ʒi.ə/ /æbˈkeɪ.ʒə/ /æbˈkɑ.zi.ə/ /æbˈkɑ.ʒi.ə/ pn
Abchazië
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Abner /ˈæb.nɚ/ Abners pn
Abner
A cousin of Saul mentioned in the Old Testament.

Aboriginal /ˌæb.əˈɹɪd͡ʒ.n̩.l̩/ /ˌæb.əˈɹɪd͡ʒ.ɪ.nəl/ /ˌæb.əˈɹɪd͡ʒ.ɪn.l̩/ Aboriginals n
Aboriginal inboorling inboorlinge
An Aboriginal inhabitant of Australia. [First attested in the 19th century.]

Abraham /ˈeɪ.bɹæm/ /ˈeɪ.bɹə.hæm/ /ˈeɪ.bɹə.həm/ /ˈeɪ.bɹəˌhæm/ Abrahams pn
Abraham
(Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Baha'i) A prophet in the Old Testament, Qur'an and Aqdas; a Semitic patriarch son of Terah who practiced monotheism, father of the Jewish patriarch Isaac by Sarah and the Arab patriarch Ishmael by Hagar. [First attested prior to 1150.]
A en given name. [First attested prior to 1150.]
A surname originating as a patronymic. [First attested prior to 1150.]

Abram /ˈeɪ.bɹəm/ Abrams pn
Abram
Abraham (prophet in the Old Testament). [First attested prior to 1150.]

Abruka pn
Abruka
An Estonian island located in the Gulf of Riga, off the coast of Saaremaa.

Absalom /ˈæb.sə.ləm/ pn
Absalom
(rare) A en given name.

Abstract Expressionism /ˈæbˌstɹækt ɪkˈspɹɜʃ.n̩ˌɪz.m̩/ n
abstract expressionisme
An American genre of modern art that used improvised techniques, such as sinuous linearity, to generate highly abstract forms while allowing the artist spontaneity. [First attested in the mid 20th century.]

Abu Dhabi /ˈɑ.bu ˈdæ.bi/ /ˈɑ.bu ˈdɑ.bi/ /ˈɑ.bu ˈðɑ.bi/ pn
Abu Dhabi Aboe Dhabi
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Abyssinia /ˌæb.əˈsɪn.i.ə/ /ˌæb.əˈsɪn.jə/ /ˌæb.ɪˈsɪn.i.ə/ pn
Abessinië
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Academy Award /əˈkæd.ə.mi əˈwɔɹd/ /əˈkæd.ə.mi əˈwɔːd/ Academy Awards n
Oscar
An award in any of various fields related to moviemaking, most prominently acting, generally awarded at a televised gala to winners who then speak; commonly used to indicate a person has been lying with great skill.

Accra /ə.ˈkɹɑ/ /ˈæk.ɹə/ pn
Accra
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Aceh pn
Atjeh
The Acehnese language.

Acehnese pn
Atjehs
A Malayo-Polynesian language spoken in Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia.

Achilles /əˈkɪliːz/ pn
Achilles
(Greek mythology) A mythical semidivine hero, the son of Peleus by the nereid Thetis, and prince of the Myrmidons, who features in the Iliad as a central character and the foremost warrior of the Achaean (Greek) camp.

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

Achilles tendon Achilles tendons n
achillespees
(anatomy) The strong tendon formed of the united tendons of the large muscles in the calf of the leg, and inserted into the bone of the heel.

Acre /ˈeɪ.kɚ/ /ˈɑː.kɚ/ pn
Akko Acre
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Acropolis /əˈkɹɒpəlɪs/ pn
Akropolis
The Athenian Acropolis. (Compare acropolis.)

Acts of the Apostles pn
Handelingen van de apostelen Handelingen
(biblical) The fifth book in the New Testament of the Bible.

Adam /ˈæ.dəm/ [ˈæɾm̩] [ˈæɾəm] Adams pn
Adam
(Abrahamic religions) The first man and the progenitor of the human race.
A en given name.

Adam and Eve pn
Adam en Eva
The first man and woman, respectively, according to the Book of Genesis.

Adam's apple Adam's apples n
adamsappel
(anatomy) The lump in the throat, usually more noticeable in men than in women; the laryngeal prominence.

Addis Ababa /ˌædɪs ˈæbəbə/ pn
Addis Abeba
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Addison's disease n
ziekte van Addison
(disease) A disorder in which the adrenal glands fail to produce a sufficient quantity of steroids, causing hypocortisolemia and a resultant brownish discoloration of the skin.

Adelaide /ˈæ.də.leɪd/ /ˈæ.dɜ.læɪ̯d/ pn
Adelheid
A en given name
Adelaide
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Adelard pn
Adelard
A male given name of historical usage.

Adelie penguin Adelie penguins n
adéliepinguïn
Pygoscelis adeliae, a species of penguin with distinctive white rings surrounding the eyes.

Aden pn
Aden
Seaport and largest city of Yemen, which was the capital of the former South Yemen.

Admiralty Islands pn
Admiraliteitseilanden
A group of islands in the Bismarck Archipelago, to the north of New Guinea in the south Pacific Ocean, belonging to Papua New Guinea.

Adolph /-dɑlf/ /ˈeɪ.dɔlf/ /ˈæ.dɒlf/ /ˈæ.dɔlf/ Adolphs pn
Adolf
A en given name.

Adrian /ˈeɪ.dɹiː.ən/ pn
Adriaan
A en given name.
(rare) A en given name (compare Adriana, Adrianna, Adrienne).

Adriatic /ˌeɪ.dɹiˈæt.ɪk/ adj
adriatisch
Of or pertaining to the Adriatic Sea

Adriatic Sea /eɪ.dɹiˈæt.ɪk/ pn
Adriatische Zee
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Advent pn
advent
(Christianity) The period or season of the Christian church year between Advent Sunday and Christmas.

Advent calendar Advent calendars n
adventskalender
A calendar used to count down the days of Advent, having windows revealing a hidden picture or gift on each day.

Advent wreath Advent wreaths n
adventskrans
(Christianity) A usually evergreen wreath adorned with four (or sometimes five) candles, the first of which is lit on Advent Sunday, followed by the lighting of an additional candle on each subsequent Sunday.

Adyghe /ɑːdɪˈɡeɪ/ /ˈɑː.dɪ.ɡeɪ/ pn
Adyghe
A Northwest Caucasian language spoken in the Republic of Adygea, in the Russian Federation.

Adélie Land pn
Adélieland
One of the five French Southern and Antarctic Lands, a subdivision of the Antarctic.

Aegean /iˈd͡ʒi.ən/ adj
egeïsch
Of or relating to the Aegean Sea or the regions bordering it.

Aegean Sea /əˈdʒi.ən ˈsi/ pn
Egeïsche Zee
A sea in the northeastern part of the Mediterranean.

Aegidius pn
Aegidius
A en given name.

Aeneid /əˈniː.ɪd/ /ˈiː.ni.ɪd/ Aeneids pn
Aeneis
A classic epic poem, written in Latin by Virgil in the 1st century BCE (between 29 and 19 BCE), that tells the legendary story of Aeneas fleeing Troy and settling in Italy as ancestor of the Romans.

Aeronian pn
Aeronien
(geology, paleontology) A subdivision of the Silurian period.

Aeschylus /ˈɛ.skə.ləs/ /ˈɛs.kə.ləs/ pn
Aischylos
A Greek dramatic poet (525 BCE—456 BCE); Aeschylus was the earliest of the three greatest Greek tragedians.

Aesculapian snake Aesculapian snakes n
esculaapslang
A European species of nonvenomous snake, Zamenis longissimus, syn. Coluber longissimus, associated with Aesculapius in Ancient Greek mythology.

Aetna /ˈɛtnə/ pn
Aitne
(Greek mythology, and, Roman mythology) A nymph in Sicily who, according to legend, gave her name to the volcanic Mount Etna.

Afar /ˈɑːfɑː(ɹ)/ pn
Afar Danakil
A Cushitic language spoken in Ethiopia, Eritrea and Djibouti.

Afghan /ˈæf(ˌ)ɡɑːn/ /ˈæfɡən/ /ˈæfˌɡæn/ adj
Afghaans
Of, from, or pertaining to Afghanistan.
Afghaans Pathaans
Of, from, or pertaining to the Pashtun ethnic community.

Afghan /ˈæf(ˌ)ɡɑːn/ /ˈæfɡən/ /ˈæfˌɡæn/ Afghans n
Afghaan Afghaanse
A person from Afghanistan.
Afghaan Afghaanse Pathaan Pathaanse
(historical) A person of Pashtun ethnicity.
Afghaanse windhond afghaan
Synonym of Afghan Hound.

Afghan /ˈæf(ˌ)ɡɑːn/ /ˈæfɡən/ /ˈæfˌɡæn/ pn
Afghaans Pasjtoe
Pashto, a language primarily spoken by Pashtun people in Afghanistan and northwestern Pakistan.

Afghan Hound /ˌæfɡæn ˈhau̯nd/ Afghan Hounds n
Afghaanse windhond afghaan
A sighthound bred in Afghanistan to hunt hare and gazelle.

Afghanistan /æfˈɡæn.ɪˌstæn/ /æfˈɡæn.ɪˌstɑːn/ /æfˈɡɑːn.ɪˌstɑːn/ pn
Afghanistan
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Africa /ɛfrɨkə/ /ˈæf.ɹɪ.kə/ Africas pn
Afrika
The continent that is south of Europe, east of the Atlantic Ocean, west of the Indian Ocean and north of Antarctica.
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African /ˈæf.ɹɪ.kən/ more African most African adj
Afrikaans
Of or pertaining to Africa.

African /ˈæf.ɹɪ.kən/ Africans n
Afrikaan Afrikaanse
A native of Africa; also one ethnologically belonging to an African race.

African Union pn
Afrikaanse Unie
A multinational organisation consisting of 54 African nations.

African crake African crakes n
Afrikaanse kwartelkoning
Crex egregia, a bird from the family Rallidae.

African hobby African hobbies n
Afrikaanse boomvalk
Falco cuvierii, a species of falcon.

African jacana African jacanas n
lelieloper
Actophilornis africanus, a wader in the family Jacanidae.

African penguin African penguins n
brilpinguïn zwartvoetpinguïn
A species of penguin, Spheniscus demersus, which live on the south-west coast of Africa.

African skimmer African skimmers n
Afrikaanse zaagbek
Rynchops flavirostris, a skimmer of Sub-Saharan Africa.

African-American [ˈæfɹʷɪkən əˈmɛɹʷɪkən] more African-American most African-American adj
Afro-Amerikaans
(US, broadly, proscribed, sometimes, offensive, of a person) Any American of black African descent.

African-American [ˈæfɹʷɪkən əˈmɛɹʷɪkən] African-Americans n
Afro-Amerikaan
A member of an ethnic group consisting of Americans of black African descent.

Africanist Africanists n
afrikanist
A specialist in African studies.

Africanization Africanizations n
afrikanisering
The act or process of Africanizing.

Africanize v
afrikaniseren
(transitive, American spelling) To make African.

Afrikaans /ˌɑːfɹɪˈkɑːnz/ adj
Afrikaans
Of or pertaining to the Afrikaans language.

Afrikaans /ˌɑːfɹɪˈkɑːnz/ pn
Afrikaans Zuid-Afrikaans
A Germanic language descending from Dutch; the primary language of the descendants of Dutch and other European settlers, as well as many mixed-race (e.g. Rehoboth Basters) living in South Africa and in Namibia. Also, one of the eleven official languages of South Africa and until 1990 one of three official languages of Namibia.

Afrikaner /ˌæfɹɪˈkɑːnɚ/ Afrikaners n
Afrikaner
A member of an ethnic group of northwestern European ancestry and associated with southern Africa and the Afrikaans language.

Afro- /ˈæfɹoʊ-/ prefix
Afro-
African

Afroasiatic adj
Afro-Aziatisch
Of, pertaining to, or being a language family spoken in northern Africa and southwest Asia, and including Semitic, Egyptian, Berber, Chadic, Cushitic, and possibly Omotic languages.

Agatha /ˈæɡəθə/ pn
Aagje Agatha
A en given name.

Aglaia pn
Aglaïa
A en given name, of mostly historical usage.

Agnes /ˈæɡ.nɪs/ pn
Agnes
A en given name.

Ahab /ˈeɪˌhæb/ pn
Achab
A king of Israel, mentioned in the Bible.

Ahaz pn
Achaz
A king of Judah mentioned in the book of Kings.

Ainu /ˈaɪnuː/ pn
Ainu
The endangered language spoken by the Ainu ethnic group, generally considered a language isolate with no known relation to other languages.

Aion pn
Eon
A Hellenistic deity associated with time, the orb or circle encompassing the universe, and the zodiac.

Ajax /ˈeɪ.d͡ʒæks/ Ajaxes pn
Ajax
(Greek mythology) Either of two heroes of the Trojan War.

Akan pn
Akan
The Niger-Congo language spoken by these people.
A group of languages spoken in Ghana.

Akkadian /əˈkeɪ.di.ən/ /əˈkɑ.di.ən/ pn
Akkadisch
The now extinct Semitic language of ancient Mesopotamia, formerly used as an international language of diplomacy.

Al Jazeera /æl dʒəˈziːɹə/ pn
Al Jazeera
A group of satellite television channels from Qatar. Two channels broadcast news in English and in Arabic, with other children’s and sport channels in Arabic.

Alan /ˈæl.ən/ Alans pn
Alaan Alain Alan Alanus
A en given name.

Alander Alanders n
Ålander Ålandse
A person from Aland.

Alaska /əˈlæs.kə/ pn
Alaska
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Alban pn
Alban
A en given name.

Albania /ælˈbeɪ.ni.ə/ /ɔːlˈbeɪ.ni.ə/ pn
Albanië
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Albanian /ælˈbeɪ.ni.ən/ adj
Albanees
Of, from, or pertaining to Albania, the Albanian people or the Albanian language.

Albanian /ælˈbeɪ.ni.ən/ Albanians n
Albanees Albanese
(countable) A person from Albania or of Albanian descent.

Albanian /ælˈbeɪ.ni.ən/ pn
Albanees
The languages spoken by the Albanian people, primarily spoken in Albania and Kosovo. (ISO 639 language codes: sq/sqi/alb (Albanian), als (Tosk), aln (Gheg), aat (Arvanitika), aae (Arbëresh).)

Albany /ˈɒl.bə.ni/ /ˈɒlb.ni/ /ˈɔːl.bə.ni/ /ˈɔːlb.ni/ pn
Albany
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A Hudson's Bay Company trading post in Ontario and the community that remains at its site.

Albert /ˈæl.bɚt/ Alberts pn
Albert
A en given name.

Alberta /ˌælˈbɜː(ɹ).tə/ pn
Alberta
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A en given name, a feminine form of Albert.

Albin pn
Albin
A en given name.

Alcoholics Anonymous pn
Alcoholics Anonymous
A self-supporting organization of alcoholic people, which proves mutual support to obtain and maintain sobriety.

Aldebaran /alˈdɛbəɹən/ pn
Aldebaran
(star) One of the brightest stars in the sky, now recognised to be a binary star in the constellation Taurus (alpha (α) Tauri); an orange giant, 68 light years from Earth. [from 14th c.]

Alectryon pn
Alectryo
(Greek mythology) A youth charged by Ares to stand guard outside his door while the god indulged in illicit love with Aphrodite. He fell asleep and was transformed into a rooster as punishment.

Alemannic /ˌæləˈmænɪk/ /ˌælɪˈmænɪk/ pn
Alemannisch
A language or dialect group, belonging to the High German dialects, spoken in certain parts of South Germany, in Alsace (France), Vorarlberg (Austria), Switzerland and Liechtenstein.

Aletta pn
Aletta
A en given name.

Aleut /əˈluːt/ /ˈæ.liːˌuːt/ /ˌæ.liːˈuːt/ adj
Aleoetisch
Of the Aleutian Islands, their inhabitants or their language.

Aleut /əˈluːt/ /ˈæ.liːˌuːt/ /ˌæ.liːˈuːt/ pn
Aleoetisch
The language of the Aleutian Islands, related to Eskimo (Inupiaq and Yupik).

Aleutian Islands /ˌæliːˈuːʃən ˈɑɪlændz/ pn
Aleoeten
An archipelago of more than 300 small volcanic islands forming an island arc in the Northern Pacific Ocean, between Alaska and the Kamchatka Peninsula of Asia; part of the United States.

Alexander /ˌa.lɪɡˈzɑːn.də/ /ˌæ.lɪɡˈzæn.dɚ/ [ˌæ.lɪɡˈzeən.də] [ˌæ.lɪɡˈzeən.dɚ] Alexanders pn
Alexander
A en given name, most famously held by Alexander the Great.

Alexander the Great pn
Alexander de Grote
(356–323 BCE) A king (basileus) of the Ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon and conqueror of much of Asia.

Alexandra /ˌæ.lɪɡˈzæn.dɹə/ /ˌæ.lɪɡˈzɑn.dɹə/ /ˌæ.lɪɡˈzɑːn.dɹə/ [ˌæ.lɪɡˈzeən.dɹə] Alexandras pn
Alexandra
A en given name.

Alexandria /æləkˈzændɹi.ə/ /æləɡˈzændɹi.ə/ pn
Alexandrië
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Alexandroupoli pn
Alexandroupolis
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Alexius pn
Alexius
A en given name.

Alfonso /ælˈfɑnzoʊ/ pn
Alfons
A en given name.

Alfred /ˈælfɚd/ /ˈælfɹəd/ pn
Alfred
A en given name.

Algeria /ælˈdʒɪəɹi.ə/ /ælˈdʒɪɹi.ə/ pn
Algerije
(historical) French or Colonial Algeria, from 1830 to 1962
(historical) Ottoman Algeria, also the regency of Algiers or al-Jazā’ir in Arabic, from 1515 to 1830
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The People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, since 1962

Algerian /ælˈd͡ʒɪɹi.ən/ more Algerian most Algerian adj
Algerijns
Of, from, or pertaining to Algeria or the Algerian people.

Algerian /ælˈd͡ʒɪɹi.ən/ Algerians n
Algerijn Algerijnse
A person from Algeria or of Algerian descent.

Algherese pn
Algherees
The dialect of the Catalan language spoken in the Italian city of Alghero, in Sardinia.

Algic pn
Algisch
An indigenous language family of North America, comprising Wiyot, Yurok, and many Algonquian languages.

Algiers /ælˈdʒɪə(ɹ)z/ /ælˈd͡ʒiɹz/ pn
Algiers
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Algonquian /ælˈɡɑːŋk(w)i.ən/ /ælˈɡɒŋk(w)i.ən/ adj
Algonkisch
Relating to a group of North American languages.

Ali /ˈɑːli/ Alis pn
Ali
A surname from Arabic.

Alice /ˈæl.ɪs/ pn
Adelheid Alice
A en given name popular in England since the Middle Ages.

Alice Springs /ˈælɪs ˈspɹɪŋz/ pn
Alice Springs
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All Saints' Day pn
Allerheiligen allerheiligen
(Christianity) In Christian tradition, the annual feast day celebrating the life of all saints, taking place on the first day of November, or (in the Greek church) on the first Sunday after Pentecost.

All Souls' Day pn
Allerzielen allerzielen
(Christianity) An annual feast day celebrating the faithful departed on the second day of November, immediately following All Saints' Day.

Allah /əˈlɑː/ /ˈæ.lə/ /ˈɑːlɑː/ /ˈɑːlə/ /ˌɑːˈlɑː/ Allahs pn
Allah
God, in Islamic or Arabic contexts

Allahu akbar /əˌlɑːhuː ˈakbɑː/ /ˌaləhuː ˈakbɑː/ interjection
Allahoe akbar God is het grootst
(Islam) "God is most great"; the Muslim takbir, or liturgical proclamation, used to accept sovereignty of God and as a common form of thanksgiving. [from 17th c.]

Allen key /ˈælən kiː/ Allen keys n
inbussleutel
(UK) A hex head wrench.

Almere /ælˈmiɹə/ /ælˈmɛəɹə/ /ælˈmɛɹə/ /ælˈmɪəɹə/ pn
Almere
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Alpha Centauri pn
Alpha Centauri
(star) The brightest star in the southern constellation of Centaurus. It is actually a binary star with Proxima Centauri as a third component.

Alps /ælps/ pn
Alpen
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Alsace /ælˈseɪs/ /ælˈsæs/ /ˈæl.seɪs/ /ˈæl.sæs/ pn
Elzas
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Alsace-Lorraine pn
Elzas-Lotharingen
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Alsatian /ælˈseɪʃən/ adj
Elzassisch Elzasser
Of or relating to Alsace.

Alsatian /ælˈseɪʃən/ Alsatians n
Elzasser Elzasserin
A native or inhabitant of Alsace.

Alsatian /ælˈseɪʃən/ pn
Elzassisch
The Germanic lect (language or dialect) spoken in Alsace.

Altaic /ælˈteɪ.ɪk/ adj
Altaïsch
Of or pertaining to a grouping of languages (formerly proposed to be a language family, now generally considered a sprachbund by linguists) that includes the Turkic languages (e.g. Turkish), the Mongolic (e.g. Mongolian) and Tungusic (e.g. Xibe) languages, and less often the Japonic and Koreanic languages.

Altair /ˈæltaɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈɔːltaɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈɔːltɛə(ɹ)/ /ˌɑltaɪˈɪə(ɹ)/ pn
Altair
(star) The brightest star in the constellation Aquila; Alpha (α) Aquilae. It is the twelfth brightest star in the sky, and forms one corner of the Summer Triangle.

Alvin /ˈælvɪn/ pn
Alvin
A en given name.

Alvíssmál pn
Alvíssmál
The Sayings of Alvís (or) The Sayings of the All-Wise; the tenth poem of the Poetic Edda.

Alwin pn
Adelwijn
A en given name; always rather rare in English.

Alzheimer's disease /ˈæl(t)shaɪmə(ɹ)z/ /ˈɑːl(t)shaɪmə(ɹ)z/ /ˈɔːl(t)shaɪmə(ɹ)z/ /ˈɔːlzhaɪmə(ɹ)z/ n
alzheimer ziekte van Alzheimer
(neurology, disease) A disorder involving loss of mental functions resulting from brain tissue changes; senile dementia of the Alzheimer's type.

Amazon /-ɒn/ /ˈæm.ə.zɔn/ /ˈæm.ə.zən/ /ˈæm.əˌzɑn/ /ˈɛm.ə.zɔn/ pn
Amazone
(sometimes, attributive) A region including much of this river; specifically, the region of the Amazon Rainforest, or of the Amazon River Basin.

Amazonas pn
Amazonas
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Amazonia /ˌæm.əˈzəʊ.ni.ə/ pn
Amazonië
The region of the Amazon rainforest.

Amazonian antshrike Amazonian antshrikes n
Amazone-mierklauwier
A passerine bird of the antbird family, Thamnophilus amazonicus.

Ambazonia /ˌæmbəˈzəʊniə/ pn
Ambazonië
An internationally unrecognized Anglophone state which is claimed by Cameroon.

Amber /ˈæm.bə/ /ˈæm.bɚ/ pn
Amber
A en given name, popular in the 1980s and the 1990s.

Ambonese Malay pn
Ambonees Ambonees Maleis
Ambonese, a Malay-based creole language of Indonesia.

Ambrose /ˈæmbɹoʊz/ /ˈæmbɹəʊz/ pn
Ambrosius
A en given name.

American /əˈmɛɹ.ɪ.kən/ /əˈmɝ.ə.kən/ more American most American adj
Amerikaans Amerikaan
Of, from, or pertaining to the United States of America, its people, or its culture.
(archaic) Synonym of American Indian and Native American, of, from, or pertaining to the indigenous inhabitants of the Americas.

American /əˈmɛɹ.ɪ.kən/ /əˈmɝ.ə.kən/ Americans n
Amerikaan
(archaic) Synonym of American Indian or Native American, an indigenous inhabitant of the Americas. [from 16th c.]
achtste petit
(uncountable, US, _, printing, rare, dated) A size of type smaller than German, 1-point type.
Amerikaan Amerikaanse
A citizen or inhabitant of the United States of America.

American Bulldog American Bulldogs n
Amerikaanse buldog
A medium-sized breed of domestic dog.

American English pn
Amerikaans-Engels
The form of the English language that is chiefly used in the United States, contrasted with British English or Canadian English and that of other places.

American Revolutionary War pn
Amerikaanse Onafhankelijkheidsoorlog

American Samoa /əˈmɛɹ.ɪ.kən səˈmoʊ.ə/ /əˈmɛɹ.ɪ.kən səˈməʊ.ə/ pn
Amerikaans-Samoa
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American Samoan more American Samoan most American Samoan adj
Amerikaans-Samoaans
Of, from, or pertaining to American Samoa or its people.

American Samoan American Samoans n
Amerikaans-Samoaan Amerikaans-Samoaanse
A person from American Samoa or of American Samoan descent.

American Sign Language pn
Amerikaanse gebarentaal
A sign language used primarily in the United States of America and Canada.

American badger American badgers n
zilverdas
Taxidea taxus, a species of badger native to North America.

American bison /əˈmɛɹɪkən ˈbaɪ̯sən/ American bison American bisons n
bizon
A bovine mammal, a species of bison, Bison bison.

American bittern American bitterns n
Noord-Amerikaanse roerdomp
A medium-sized bittern most commonly found in North America, Botaurus lentiginosus, known for its resounding calls.

American black bear American black bears n
Amerikaanse zwarte beer
A bear of the species Ursus americanus, native to cooler climates in North America.

American black duck American black ducks n
Amerikaanse zwarte eend zwarte eend
Anas rubripes, a large dabbling duck in the family Anatidae.

American cheese American cheeses n
Amerikaanse kaas
A common processed cheese, yellow, or white in colour and mild in flavour, with a medium-firm consistency.

American cliff swallow American cliff swallows n
Amerikaanse klifzwaluw
Petrochelidon pyrrhonota, a member of the passerine bird family Hirundinidae.

American football n
American football Amerikaanse voetbal rugby
A game similar to rugby football played on a field of 100 yards long and 53 1/3 yards wide (with two 10 yard-long endzones) in which two teams of 11 players attempt to get an ovoid ball into each other's territory.

American golden plover American golden plovers n
Amerikaanse goudplevier
A medium-sized, migratory plover of the Americas, Pluvialis dominica.

American kestrel American kestrels n
Amerikaanse torenvalk
Any of a species of small falcon, Falco sparverius; a kestrel.

American planetree American planetrees n
westerse plataan
A species of large tree native to eastern North America and planted elsewhere, Platanus occidentalis

American robin American robins n
roodborstlijster Amerikaanse roodborstlijster
A New World passerine bird; Turdus migratorius.

American studies n
amerikanistiek
(humanities) an interdisciplinary field dealing with the study of the Americas, with a historical emphasis upon the United States, It traditionally incorporating the study of history, literature, and critical theory, but also includes fields as diverse as law, art, the media, film, religious studies, urban studies, women's studies, gender studies, anthropology, sociology, foreign policy and culture of the United States, among others

American sweetgum American sweetgums n
amberboom
A deciduous tree native to warm temperate areas of eastern North America, Liquidambar styraciflua.

American tree sparrow American tree sparrows n
toendragors
Spizelloides arborea, a passerine bird in the passerine family Passerellidae.

American white ibis American white ibis American white ibises n
witte ibis
Eudocimus albus, a species of wading bird of the ibis family, Threskiornithidae, which occurs along the coastal areas of Gulf of Mexico as well as throughout the Caribbean and has a predominantly white plumage with pink facial skin, long downcurved bill and bright red-orange legs.

American woodcock American woodcocks n
Amerikaanse houtsnip
A North American shorebird, Scolopax minor

Americanisation Americanisations n
amerikanisering
(British spelling) The process of Americanising.

Americanism Americanisms n
amerikanisme
A word, phrase or linguistic feature originating from or specific to American English usage.

Americanist Americanists n
amerikanist
An expert in the study of America.

Americanize v
amerikaniseren amerikanisieren
(US, Canada) To render American; to adapt to the custom, culture, or style of the United States of America.

Americas /əˈmɛɹəkəz/ pn
Amerika
North America and South America taken together; that is, North America, Central America, and South America taken together.

Amharic /æmˈhæɹɪk/ pn
Amhaars Amharisch
A Semitic language spoken in Ethiopia.

Amman /ɑːˈmɑːn/ /əˈmɑːn/ pn
Amman
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Amos /ˈeɪ.məs/ pn
Amos
A book of the Old Testament and the Hebrew Tanakh.

Amstelveen /ˈæmstəlˌvɛn/ pn
Amstelveen
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Amsterdam /ˈæmstəɹˌdæm/ /ˌæmstəˈdæm/ pn
Amsterdam
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Amsterdammer Amsterdammers n
Amsterdamse Amsterdammer
A person from, or residing in, Amsterdam.

Amur pn
Amoer
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Amur falcon Amur falcons n
Chinese roodpootvalk amoerroodpootvalk oosterse roodpootvalk
Falco amurensis, a small raptor of the falcon family.

Anabaptist more Anabaptist most Anabaptist adj
anabaptistisch dopers
Relating to Anabaptism or the Anabaptists during the Protestant Reformation.
doopsgezind menistisch
Relating to Anabaptism or the Anabaptists of the present-day.

Anabaptist Anabaptists n
wederdoper anabaptist doperse
A member of a radical wing of Christians during the Protestant Reformation, with a tenet of adult baptism.
doopsgezinde menist
A member of any of several present-day churches descended from that origin.

Anatolia /ˌænəˈtəʊli.ə/ Anatolias pn
Anatolië
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Anatolian /anəˈtəʊlɪən/ /ænəˈtoʊliən/ adj
Anatolisch
Of or pertaining to Anatolia or its people, culture, etc.

Ancient Greece pn
Griekse oudheid Oude Griekenland
The civilization that flourished around the Mediterranean Sea from the 3rd millennium to the 1st century BCE (including the first two European civilizations, Minoan and Mycenaean), known as the cradle of Western civilization.

Ancient Greek pn
Oudgrieks
Any of the various forms of the Greek language of classical antiquity, particularly the classical Attic dialect used in Athenian literature.

Ancient Rome pn
Oude Rome
The civilization associated with Rome from the 9th century BCE to the 5th century C.E. and the Roman Empire centered on it.

Andalusia /ˌændəluːˈsiːə/ /ˌændəˈluːsi.ə/ /ˌændəˈluːzi.ə/ /ˌændəˈluːʃə/ /ˌændəˈluːʒə/ pn
Andalusië Andaloesië
The most populated and second largest of the seventeen autonomous communities that constitute Spain, whose capital is Seville.

Andalusian adj
Andalusisch Andaloesisch
From or pertaining to Andalusia.
From or pertaining to Al-Andalus.

Andalusian Andalusians n
Andalusiër Andalusische Andaloesische Andaloesiër
Someone from Andalusia.
Andaloesisch Andalusisch
(uncountable) The dialect (or varieties) of Spanish spoken in Andalusia; Andalusian Spanish.

Andaman Sea pn
Andamanse Zee
Part of the Indian Ocean, to the southeast of the Bay of Bengal, south of Burma (Myanmar), west of Thailand, north-west of the Malay Peninsula, north of Sumatra, and east of the Andaman Islands.

Andean condor Andean condors n
andescondor
A South American bird in the New World vulture family Cathartidae, Vultur gryphus.

Andean flamingo Andean flamingos n
andesflamingo
A species of flamingo, Phoenicopterus andinus, native to the Andes of Chile

Andes /ˈæn.diːz/ pn
Andes
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Andorra /ænˈdoɹ.ə/ /ænˈdɔː.ɹə/ [ænˈdo̞ɹ.ə] pn
Andorra
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Andorra la Vella /ænˈdɔː.ɹə lə ˈveɪl.jə/ /ˈveɪ.ə/ /ˈvɛl.jə/ pn
Andorra la Vella
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Andorran /ænˈdɔːɹən/ adj
Andorrees
Of, from, or pertaining to Andorra, the Andorran people.

Andorran /ænˈdɔːɹən/ Andorrans n
Andorrees Andorrese
A person from Andorra or of Andorran descent.

Andrew /ˈæn.dɹuː/ [ˈeᵊnˌd̠ɹ̠˔ʷʊ̈u] [ˈænˌd̠ɹ̠ʷ˔ʊ̈u] Andrews pn
Andries Andreas André
(countable) A en given name.
Andreas Andries
The first Apostle in the New Testament.

Andromeda /ænˈdɹɑmɪdə/ /ænˈdɹɒmɪdə/ pn
Andromeda
(Greek mythology) The daughter of Cepheus and Cassiopeia, king and queen of Eritrea, rescued from her sacrifice to the sea monster Cetus by Perseus, who married her; mother of Perses, ancient king of Persia.
(constellation) A constellation of the northern sky representing the "chained woman" Andromeda in Greek mythology, which is surrounded by the constellations of Cassiopeia, Perseus, and Pegasus, among others.
(galaxy) The nearest spiral galaxy to the Milky Way, located within the Andromeda constellation (see Andromeda Galaxy); M31.

Andøya pn
Andøya
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Angkor Wat /ˈɑŋ.kɔɹ ˈwɑt/ pn
Angkor Wat
A complex of temples in Cambodia.

Angle /ˈæŋ.ɡəl/ Angles n
Angel
(historical) A member of a Germanic tribe first mentioned by Tacitus, one of several which invaded Britain and merged to become the Anglo-Saxons; an Anglian.

Anglican /ˈæŋ.ɡlɪ.kən/ more Anglican most Anglican adj
anglicaans
Relating to the Church of England, or one of several related churches, such as those in the Anglican Communion.

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

Anglican Communion pn
Anglicaanse Gemeenschap
A worldwide network of Churches that are are in communion with the Church of England as represented by the Archbishop of Canterbury

Anglicanism Anglicanisms n
anglicanisme
The beliefs and practices of the Anglican Church.

Anglicist Anglicists n
anglist
Expert on English studies.

Anglo-Egyptian Sudan /ˌæŋɡləʊ ɪˌdʒɪpʃən suːˈdɑːn/ pn
Anglo-Egyptisch Soedan
Sudan, during the time when it was ruled jointly by Egypt and the United Kingdom, from 1899 until Sudan became independent in 1956.

Anglo-Saxon /ˌæŋ.ɡloʊˈsæk.sən/ /ˌæŋ.ɡləʊˈsæk.sən/ more Anglo-Saxon most Anglo-Saxon adj
Angelsaksisch
Related to the Anglo-Saxon peoples or language.

Anglo-Saxon /ˌæŋ.ɡloʊˈsæk.sən/ /ˌæŋ.ɡləʊˈsæk.sən/ Anglo-Saxons n
Angelsaks
A member of the Germanic peoples who settled in England during the early fifth century.

Anglocentric more Anglocentric most Anglocentric adj
anglocentrisch
Focused on England or the people and culture of England.

Anglocentrism n
anglocentrisme
The practice of viewing the world from an English or Anglo-American perspective, with an implied belief, either consciously or subconsciously, in the preeminence of English or Anglo-American culture.

Anglophone /ˈæŋɡləˌfəʊn/ adj
Engelstalig Engelssprekende
English-speaking

Anglophone /ˈæŋɡləˌfəʊn/ Anglophones n
Engelssprekende
One who speaks English.

Angola /æŋˈɡoʊlə/ /æŋˈɡəʊlə/ Angolas n
Angola
Synonym of angora (cat).

Angolan /æŋˈɡoʊlən/ adj
Angolees
Of, from, or pertaining to Angola or the Angolan people.

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

Anguilla /æŋˈɡwɪ.lə/ pn
Anguilla
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Anguillan /æŋˈɡwɪlən/ adj
Anguillaans
Of, from, or pertaining to Anguillan or the Anguillan people.

Anguillan /æŋˈɡwɪlən/ Anguillans n
Anguillaan Anguillaanse
A person from Anguilla or of Anguillan descent.

Ankara /ˈæŋ.kə.ɹə/ pn
Ankara
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Ann /eən/ /æn/ pn
Anna Anne
A en given name.

Anna /ˈænə/ [ˈeənə] Annas pn
Anna
A prophetess in the New Testament.

Annas pn
Ananus Annas
(biblical) A Jewish high priest known for having four sons and a son-in-law (Caiaphas) succeed him in his lifetime; and for cooperating with Caiaphas to have Jesus Christ crucified.

Anno Domini adv
in het jaar des Heren na Christus
In the year of our Lord (often abbreviated A.D. or AD).

Anschluss /ˈan.ʃlʊs/ n
anschluss
(historical) Political annexation, specifically that of Austria into Nazi Germany in 1938. [from 1920s]

Anselm /ˈanˌsɛlm/ /ˈænˌsɛlm/ [ˈænˌsɛlm] pn
Anselmus
A en given name; quite rare in English.

Antarctic /ænˈtɑɹ(k)tɪk/ /ænˈtɑː(k)tɪk/ more Antarctic most Antarctic adj
Antarctisch antarctisch
Of, from, or pertaining to Antarctica and the south polar regions.

Antarctic Circle pn
zuidpoolcirkel
(geography) The line which marks approximately the northernmost place in the Southern Hemisphere where the sun does not set on the summer solstice and does not rise on the winter solstice.

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

Antarctica /enˈtɐːktɪkə/ /ænˈtɑɹ(k)tɪkə/ /ˌænˈtɑː(k)tɪkə/ /ˌænˈɑːtɪkə/ [æˈɾ̃ɑɹɾɪkə] pn
Antarctica
The southernmost continent, south of the Southern Ocean, containing the South Pole.

Antares pn
Antares
(star) Alpha Scorpii (α Sco), the brightest star in the constellation Scorpius. It is a M type red giant, and is a binary with a B type companion visible in greenish.

Anthony /ˈæn.tə.ni/ /ˈæn.θə.ni/ pn
Anton Antoon
A en given name, in regular use since the Middle Ages.

Anthropocene /ænˈθɹɑp.əˌsin/ /ˈæn.θɹə.pəˌsin/ /ˈæn.θɹə.pəˌsiːn/ pn
antropoceen Antropoceen
(geology) The proposed current geological epoch, in which the effect of human activities on the global environment have disrupted the natural variability of the Holocene. [from 1960s]

Antifa /ænˈtiːfə/ /ˈæntifɑː/ pn
Antifa
(politics) A decentralized, radical political movement that opposes fascism.

Antigua and Barbuda /ænˌti.ɡ(w)ə ənd bɑɹˈbju.də/ /ænˌtiː.ɡə ən(d) bɑːˈbjuː.də/ pn
Antigua en Barbuda
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Antiguan /ænˈtiːɡən/ more Antiguan most Antiguan adj
Antiguaans
Of, from, or pertaining to Antigua, or the Antiguan people.

Antiguan /ænˈtiːɡən/ Antiguans n
Antiguaan Antiguaanse
A person from Antigua in Antigua and Barbuda, or of Antiguan descent.

Antillean /æntəˈliːən/ /ænˈtɪli.ən/ adj
Antilliaans
Of, from, or pertaining to the Antilles, the Antillean people or the Antillean language.

Antillean /æntəˈliːən/ /ænˈtɪli.ən/ Antilleans n
Anti
Antilliaan Antilliaanse
A person from the Antilles or of Antillean descent.

Antilles /ænˈtɪl.iːz/ pn
Antillen
The islands of the West Indies, bounded to the north by (and including) the islands of Cuba, Hispaniola and Puerto Rico, in the Caribbean Sea.

Antioch /ˈæntiˌɑk/ /ˈæntɪˌɒk/ pn
Antiochië

Antiquity pn
oudheid
The period of Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome.

Antwerp /ˈæn.twɝp/ pn
Antwerpen
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Antwerpian more Antwerpian most Antwerpian adj
Antwerps
Of, relating, or pertaining to Antwerp, Belgium.

Antwerpian Antwerpians n
Antwerpenaar
A person who was born in, or is a citizen or inhabitant of Antwerp, Belgium

Apennines /ˈæpənaɪnz/ pn
Apennijnen
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Aphrodite /æfɹoʊˈdaɪti/ /æfɹəˈdaɪti/ pn
Aphrodite
(Greek god) The goddess of beauty and love, born when Cronus castrated his father, Uranus, and threw his genitalia into the sea. Her Roman counterpart is Venus.

Apia pn
Apia
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Apocalypse /əˈpɑkəlɪps/ /əˈpɒkəlɪps/ Apocalypses pn
Openbaring
(countable, biblical) The written account of a revelation of hidden things given by God to a chosen prophet.
(Christianity) Revelation (last book of the Bible, composed of twenty-two chapters, which narrates the end of times)

Apollo /əˈpɑloʊ/ /əˈpɒləʊ/ pn
Apollo
(Greek god, Roman god) The son of Zeus and Leto (or Jupiter and Latona), and the twin brother of Artemis (or Diana). He was the god of light, music, medicine, and poetry; and prophecy, dance, manly beauty, and more.

Apollyon pn
Apollyon
(Christianity) The destroying angel of the abyss, the undoer or disintegrator.

Appalachia /ˌæ.pəˈleɪ.(t)ʃə/ /ˌæ.pəˈlæ.tʃə/ pn
Appalachia
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Appalachians /ˌæ.pəˈleɪ.tʃənz/ /ˌæ.pəˈleɪ.ʃənz/ /ˌæ.pəˈlæ.tʃənz/ pn
Appalachen
A range of mountains in eastern North America, running northeast from Alabama in the United States to Newfoundland in Canada, variously including or excluding the Adirondack Mountains in northern New York.

April /ˈeɪ.pɹaɪl/ /ˈeɪ.pɹəl/ /ˈeɪ.pɹɪl/ Aprils pn
april grasmaand
The fourth month of the Gregorian calendar, following March and preceding May. Abbreviation: Apr or Apr.

April Fools' Day April Fools' Days n
één april
The first day in April, when tricks and practical jokes are traditionally played

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

Aptian pn
Aptien
(geology, paleontology) A subdivision of the Early (Lower) Cretaceous epoch.

Apuleius /ˌæpjuˈli.əs/ pn
Apuleius
An author in the Roman Empire, Lucius Apuleius Madaurensis.

Apulia pn
Apulië
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Aquarius /əˈkwɛə.ɹɪ.əs/ /əˈkwɛɚ.i.əs/ pn
Waterman
(zodiac constellations) A constellation of the zodiac, supposedly shaped like a water carrier.
(astrology) The zodiac sign for the water carrier, ruled by Uranus covering January 20 – February 18 (tropical astrology) or February 15 – March 14 (sidereal astrology).

Aquitaine /ˈækwɪteɪn/ /ˌækwɪˈteɪn/ pn
Aquitanië
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Ara /ˈeɪ.ɹə/ /ˈɛɹ.ə/ pn
Altaar
(constellation) A constellation of the southern sky, said to resemble an altar.

Arab /ˈeɪ.ɹæb/ /ˈæɹ.əb/ /ˈɛɹ.əb/ adj
Arabisch
Of or pertaining to Arabs and their nations.

Arab /ˈeɪ.ɹæb/ /ˈæɹ.əb/ /ˈɛɹ.əb/ Arabs n
Arabier
A Semitic person, whose forebears were from the Arabian Peninsula

Arab Republic of Egypt pn
Arabische Republiek Egypte
The official name of the country of Egypt.

Arab Spring pn
Arabische Lente
The pro-democracy movement spreading across North Africa and the Middle East from 2010 to 2012.

Arab World pn
arabische wereld
(as a minimum) Those Arabic-speaking independent states where Arabic is the main official and spoken language.

Arabia /əˈɹeɪbiə/ pn
Arabië
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Arabian Peninsula pn
Arabisch Schiereiland
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Arabian Sea pn
Arabische Zee
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Arabian oryx Arabian oryx Arabian oryxes n
Arabische oryx witte oryx
An oryx of species Oryx leucoryx.

Arabic /ˈæ.ɹə.bɪk/ /ˈæɹ.ə.bɪk/ /ˈɛɹ.ə.bɪk/ adj
Arabisch
Of, from, or pertaining to Arab countries or cultural behaviour (see also Arab as an adjective).

Arabic /ˈæ.ɹə.bɪk/ /ˈæɹ.ə.bɪk/ /ˈɛɹ.ə.bɪk/ pn
Arabisch
The Aramaic-derived alphabet used to write the Arabic, Persian, Pashto, Urdu, and Uyghur languages, among others.

Arabic numeral Arabic numerals n
Arabisch cijfer
(arithmetic) Any of the ten symbols 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 used to represent numbers.

Arabisation Arabisations n
arabisering
the process of Arabising

Arabize v
arabiseren
(transitive) To make Arab; to give Arab traits to.

Arabocentric more Arabocentric most Arabocentric adj
arabocentrisch
Emphasizing the Arabs, their culture or what is in their language.

Arafura Sea pn
Arafurazee
A sea lying directly north of Arnhem Land and south of West Papua.

Aragon /ˈæɹəɡən/ /ˈɛɹəɡɑn/ pn
Aragón Aragon
A river in this part of Spain.

Aragonese /ˌærəɡɒˈniːz/ adj
Aragonees
Of, from, or pertaining to Aragon, the Aragonese people or the Aragonese language.

Aragonese /ˌærəɡɒˈniːz/ Aragonese n
Aragonees Aragonese
A person from Aragon.

Aragonese /ˌærəɡɒˈniːz/ pn
Aragonees
The language of Aragon, nowadays only spoken as a mother tongue by a few thousand people in some valleys of the Pyrenees.

Aral Sea /ˈɑːɹəl siː/ pn
Aralmeer
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Aramaean /æ.ɹəˈmiː.ən/ /æɹ.əˈmiː.ən/ /ɛɹ.əˈmiː.ən/ adj
Aramees
Of or pertaining to Aramaeans or Aram.

Aramaean /æ.ɹəˈmiː.ən/ /æɹ.əˈmiː.ən/ /ɛɹ.əˈmiː.ən/ Aramaeans n
Arameeër
Any member of a West Semitic semi-nomadic and pastoralist people who lived in the Levant and later also in upper Mesopotamia (Biblical Aram) during the Late Bronze Age and the Iron Age. They spoke Aramaic.

Aramaic /ˌæ.ɹə.ˈmeɪ.ɪk/ /ˌæɹ.ə.ˈmeɪ.ɪk/ /ˌɛɹ.ə.ˈmeɪ.ɪk/ pn
Aramees
The language of the Aramaeans from the tenth century BC: often called Old Aramaic.

Aranese pn
Aranees
Gascon Occitan dialect spoken in Val d'Aran, a small area in northern Catalonia.

Arcadia /ɑɹˈkeɪ.di.ə/ /ɑːˈkeɪ.dɪ.ə/ Arcadias n
Arcadië
(figurative) An ideal region of rural and idyllic contentment; a pastoral utopia.

Archimedes' screw Archimedes' screws n
vijzel
(engineering) A screwlike device invented by Greek mathematician Archimedes, ca. 200 B.C.E., which when twisted inside a cylinder, raises water from a lower level to a higher level, allowing irrigation of fields.

Arctic Circle pn
noordpoolcirkel
The parallel of latitude that runs 66° 33′ 39″ north of the Equator, which marks approximately the southernmost place in the Northern Hemisphere where the sun does not set on the summer solstice and does not rise on the winter solstice.

Arctic Ocean pn
Noordelijke IJszee Arctische Oceaan
The smallest of the five oceans of the Earth, on and around the North Pole, bordered by the three continents of Asia, Europe and North America.

Arctic cod Arctic cod Arctic cods n
arctische kabeljauw
A gadiform fish of northeast Atlantic (Arctogadus glacialis).

Arctic warbler Arctic warblers n
noordse boszanger
Phylloscopus borealis, a widespread leaf warbler in birch or mixed birch forest near water throughout its breeding range in Fennoscandia and northern Asia

Ardennes pn
Ardennen
A placename
A range of hills in the Ardennes-Eiffel mountainous range
Ellipsis of Ardennes Forest / Ardenne Forest / Forest of Ardennes.
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Ardèche pn
Ardèche
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Area 51 pn
Area 51
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Ares /ˈeəɹiːz/ pn
Ares
(Greek god) The Greek god of war, considered equivalent to the Roman Mars and usually described as a son of Zeus and Hera, companion of Eris and Enyo, and by Aphrodite father of Deimos and Phobos.

Argentina /ˌɑɹ.d͡ʒən.ˈti.nə/ /ˌɑː.d͡ʒən.ˈtiː.nə/ pn
Argentinië
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Argentine /ˈɑː.dʒən.taɪn/ /ˈɑː.dʒən.tiːn/ adj
Argentijns
Of, from, or pertaining to Argentina or its people.

Argentine /ˈɑː.dʒən.taɪn/ /ˈɑː.dʒən.tiːn/ Argentines n
Argentijn Argentijnse
A citizen or descendant abroad of Argentina.
(dance) Short for Argentine tango.

Argentine Republic pn
Argentijnse Republiek
The official name of Argentina.

Argonaut /ˈɑːrɡənɔːt/ pn
Argonaut
(Greek mythology) One of the members of the Argo who sailed with Jason in search of the Golden Fleece.

Ariana /ɑːɹiˈænə/ pn
Arianne
A en given name.

Aries /ˈɛə.ɹiːz/ /ˈɛɚ.iz/ pn
Ram
(zodiac constellations) A constellation of the zodiac supposedly shaped like a ram.
(astrology) The zodiac sign for the ram, ruled by Mars and covering March 20 – April 20 (tropical astrology) or April 15 – May 15 (sidereal astrology).

Aristotelian /ˌæɹɪstəˈtiːliən/ adj
aristotelisch
Of or pertaining to Aristotle, or his philosophy, logic, or followers.

Aristotelian /ˌæɹɪstəˈtiːliən/ Aristotelians n
aristoteliaan
A disciple of Aristotle (for ancient Greek disciples, see peripatetic; for medieval Christian ones, see scholastic)

Ark of the Covenant pn
Ark van het Verbond verbondsark
(Judaism, Christianity, Islam) The sacred container, a gold-plated wooden chest, of the two tablets of law (the Ten Commandments) given to Moses by the Hebrew God.

Arkansas /-ɑ/ /ɑɹˈkæn.zəs/ /ˈɑɹ.kənˌsɔ/ pn
Arkansas
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Arkhangelsk pn
Archangelsk
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Arlon /ˈɑ(ɹ).lɔːn/ [ˈɑɹ.ɫɔːn] [ˈɑː.ɫɔːn] pn
Aarlen
The capital city of the Walloon province of Luxembourg, Belgium.

Armenia /ɑɹˈmi.ni.ə/ /ɑːˈmiː.ni.ə/ pn
Armenië
(historical) Ancient kingdom in the Armenian Highland southeast of Black Sea and southwest of Caspian Sea; area now divided between Turkey, Republic of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Iran.

Armenian /ɑɹˈmini.ən/ /ɑːˈmiːni.ən/ adj
Armeens
Of, from, or pertaining to Armenia, the Armenian people, the Armenian language, or the Armenian alphabet.

Armenian /ɑɹˈmini.ən/ /ɑːˈmiːni.ən/ Armenians n
Armeniër Armeense
(countable) A person from Armenia or of Armenian descent.

Armenian /ɑɹˈmini.ən/ /ɑːˈmiːni.ən/ pn
Armeens
(uncountable) A branch of Indo-European languages, which includes the various stages of the Armenian language.

Armenian Highland pn
Armeens Hoogland
A plateau in the north of Western Asia, connecting the Lesser Caucasus with the Taurus Mountains. Total area: about 400,000 km². Average elevation: 1500 to 2000 metres, highest point: Mount Ararat. The area lies mostly in eastern Turkey; also includes the whole of modern Armenia, southern Georgia, western Azerbaijan, northwestern Iran, Nakhichevan and Nagorno-Karabakh.

Arminian more Arminian most Arminian adj
arminiaans
(Protestantism) Of or relating to the soteriological doctrine of the Dutch theologian Jacobus Arminius.

Arminian Arminians n
arminiaan
(Protestantism) A person who follows the soteriological doctrine of the Dutch theologian Jacobus Arminius that people are able to choose to resist or accept divine grace and therefore faith and salvation through free will.

Arminianism n
arminianisme
(Christianity) A school of thought within Protestantism based on the theological ideas of Jacobus Arminius.

Armorica /ɑːˈmɒɹɪkə/ pn
Armorica
(historical) The north-western part of ancient Gaul, corresponding to modern Brittany.

Arnold /ˈɑɹnəld/ pn
Arnoud
A en given name brought to England by Normans.

Aromanian /æɹoʊˈmeɪniən/ /æɹəʊˈmeɪnɪən/ pn
Aromaans
An endangered Eastern Romance language spoken mainly in Greece, but also in Albania, North Macedonia, Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia and relatively intelligible with Romanian and Megleno-Romanian.

Arras /ˈæɹəs/ pn
Atrecht Arras
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Art Nouveau pn
jugendstil art nouveau
A decorative style of art and architecture that especially used the sinuous and flowing lines of plants.

Arthur /ˈɑɹθɚ/ /ˈɑːɹtəɹ/ /ˈɑːθə(ɹ)/ pn
Arthur
A en given name.

Artinskian pn
Artinskien

Aruba /əˈɹuː.bə/ pn
Aruba
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Aruban adj
Arubaans
Of, from, or pertaining to Aruba, the Aruban people or the Aruban language.

Aruban Arubans n
Arubaan Arubaanse
A person from Aruba or of Aruban descent.

Aruküla pn
Aruküla
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Arvanitika /ˌɑːvəˈnɪtɪkə/ pn
Arvanitisch
An archaic form of the Albanian language spoken by a linguistic minority in Greece.

Aryan /ˈɑɹi.ən/ /ˈɑɹjən/ /ˈɑːjən/ /ˈɑːɹi.ən/ /ˈɛəjən/ /ˈɛəɹi.ən/ /ˈɛɹi.ən/ /ˈɛɹjən/ more Aryan most Aryan adj
Arisch
Pertaining, in racial theories, to the (alleged) Aryan master race.
(neo-Nazi or white supremacist ideology, informal) Pertaining to the Caucasian ethnicity.
(US, informal, euphemistic) Pertaining to Caucasian racists or their organisations, theories, etc.
Arisch Indo-Europees Indo-Germaans Indo-Iraans Proto-Indo-Europees
Of or pertaining to Indo-Iranian peoples, cultures, and languages.
(dated) Of or pertaining to Indo-European peoples, cultures and languages.

Aryan /ˈɑɹi.ən/ /ˈɑɹjən/ /ˈɑːjən/ /ˈɑːɹi.ən/ /ˈɛəjən/ /ˈɛəɹi.ən/ /ˈɛɹi.ən/ /ˈɛɹjən/ Aryans n
Ariër
(theosophy, Germanic, _, mysticism, Nazism) A member of an alleged master race with no fixed definition, comprising people of Germanic descent (in the narrowest sense), or all non-Jewish Caucasians (in the broadest sense)
(Nazi, _, or, _, white supremacist ideology, informal) A person of Caucasian (white / European) ethnicity; a white non-Jew.
(chiefly, US, informal, euphemistic) A Caucasian racist, often one who is an Aryan in the first sense.
Ariër Indo-Europeaan Indo-Germaan Indo-Iraan Proto-Indo-Europeaan
(dated) An Indo-European, a Proto-Indo-European.
Ariër Indo-Iraan
(dated) An Indo-Iranian.

Ascension pn
hemelvaart
(religion) Entry into heaven while still alive.
Hemelvaart hemelvaart
(Christianity, specifically) The believed entry of Jesus Christ into heaven after his resurrection.

Ascension Day pn
Hemelvaart Hemelvaartsdag
The fortieth day of Easter, that is the Thursday 39 days after Easter.

Asclepius /æsˈkliːpi.əs/ /əˈskliːpi.əs/ pn
Asclepius
(Greek god) A Greek mythological deity, the god of doctors, medicine and healing; a son of Apollo and the Thessalian princess Coronis, husband to the goddess Epione and father of the Asclepiades; identified with the Roman god Aesculapius.

Asgard /ˈæsˌɡɑɹd/ /ˈæzˌɡɑɹd/ /ˈɑsˌɡɑɹd/ /ˈɑzˌɡɑɹd/ pn
Asgaard
(Norse mythology) The realm of the Æsir gods.

Ash Wednesday Ash Wednesdays n
Aswoensdag
(Christianity) The Wednesday 46 days before Easter in a given year, (Catholicism) traditionally observed as the beginning of Lent and a day of strict abstention from certain foods and pleasures.

Asher /ˈæ.ʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈæ.ʃɚ/ pn
Aser
(biblical) Eighth son of Jacob, by his wife's handmaid Zilpah.
(biblical) One of the Israelite tribes, descended from Asher.
A en given name.
A en given name.

Ashgabat pn
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Ashoka /əˈʃoʊkə/ /əˈʃəʊkə/ pn
Asoka
(historical) An ancient Indian emperor of the Maurya Dynasty who ruled almost all of the Indian subcontinent from c. 268 to 232 BCE.

Asia /ˈeɪ.ʃja/ /ˈeɪ.ʃə/ /ˈeɪ.ʒə/ /ˈeː.ʃja/ Asias pn
Azië
A continent located east of Europe (typically delimited by the Urals), west of the Pacific Ocean, north of Oceania and south of the Arctic Ocean.

Asia Minor pn
Klein-Azië
A large peninsula, mostly coterminous with Anatolia, between the Mediterranean Sea, the Aegean Sea and the Black Sea; it makes up the Asian part of Turkey.

Asian /ˈeɪʃən/ /ˈeɪʒən/ adj
Aziatisch
Of, relating to or from Asia.

Asian /ˈeɪʃən/ /ˈeɪʒən/ Asians n
Aziaat Azische
(UK, Ireland, South Africa) A person from or with ancestry in South Asia.
Aziaat Azische Indische Indiër
A person from the continent of Asia, or a descendant thereof - especially:
Aziaat Azische Oost-Aziaat Oost-Azische
(US, Canada, Australia, NZ, also International English on the Internet) A person from or with ancestry in East or Southeast Asia, occasionally South Asia.

Asian black bear Asian black bears n
Aziatische zwarte beer kraagbeer
A bear of the species Ursus thibetanus (previously known as Selenarctos thibetanus).

Asian brown flycatcher Asian brown flycatchers n
bruine vliegenvanger
Muscicapa dauurica, an Asian flycatcher.

Asian desert warbler Asian desert warblers n
woestijngrasmus
Sylvia nana, an Old World warbler.

Asian lion /ˈeɪʒən ˈlaɪən/ Asian lions n
Aziatische leeuw Indische leeuw Perzische leeuw
Panthera leo persica, a subspecies of lion that inhabited Asia.

Asmara /æsˈmɑːɹə/ pn
Asmara
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Asperger's syndrome /ˈæspɜːdʒəz ˈsɪndɹəʊm/ /ˈæspɜːɡəz ˈsɪndɹəʊm/ /ˈæspɝɡɚz ˈsɪndɹoʊm/ n
syndroom van Asperger aspergersyndroom
(dated, uncountable, neurology) An autism-related developmental disorder characterised by sustained impairment in social interaction and nonverbal communication and by repetitive behaviour as well as restricted interests and routines.

Assam /æˈsæm/ /əˈsɒm/ n
Assam-thee Assamthee
Ellipsis of Assam tea: tea from or similar to that grown in Assam; any tea made from the broad-leaf Assam variety of tea (C. sinensis var. assamica).

Assam /æˈsæm/ /əˈsɒm/ pn
Assam
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(historical) The former realm it was named after.

Assamese more Assamese most Assamese adj
Assamees Assami
Of, from or relating to the northeast-Indian state of Assam, or the region for which it is named.

Assamese pn
Assamees Assami Assamitisch
The Indo-Aryan language spoken by the majority people in the state of Assam, NE India.

Asselian pn
Asselien

Assen pn
Assen

Assisi pn
Assisi
A city in the province Perugia in the Central-Italian region Umbria

Assyria /əˈsɪɹi.ə/ pn
Assyrië Assyrische Rijk
A Semitic Akkadian kingdom, extant from the mid-23rd century BC to 608 BC and centred on the Upper Tigris river in northern Mesopotamia (present day northern Iraq), which came to rule regional empires a number of times through history.

Assyrian /əˈsiɹi.ɪn/ adj
Assyrisch
(historical) Of or pertaining to the ancient region on the Upper Tigris river, with capital city of Assur.
(historical) Of, or characteristic of, or pertaining to the ancient nation and empire, including the northern half of Mesopotamia, with capital city of Nineveh.

Assyrian /əˈsiɹi.ɪn/ Assyrians n
Assyriër Assyrische
(historical) A person who resided in the ancient region on the Upper Tigris river, with capital city of Assur.
(historical) A citizen of an ancient nation and empire, including the northern half of Mesopotamia, with capital city of Nineveh.

Astana /æsˈtɑːnə/ /əsˈtɑːnə/ pn
Astana
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Asturia pn
Asturië
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Asturian /æsˈtʊə.ɹi.ən/ /æsˈtʊɹ.i.ən/ /əˈstjʊə.ɹi.ən/ /əˈstʊɹ.i.ən/ more Asturian most Asturian adj
Asturisch
Of or pertaining to the region of Asturias in Spain.
Of or pertaining to the Asturian language.

Asturian /æsˈtʊə.ɹi.ən/ /æsˈtʊɹ.i.ən/ /əˈstjʊə.ɹi.ən/ /əˈstʊɹ.i.ən/ Asturians n
Asturiër Asturische
A native of Asturias in northern Spain.

Asturian /æsˈtʊə.ɹi.ən/ /æsˈtʊɹ.i.ən/ /əˈstjʊə.ɹi.ən/ /əˈstʊɹ.i.ən/ pn
Asturisch
A Romance language spoken in Asturias, Spain.

Asturias /æsˈtʊə.ɹi.əs/ /æsˈtʊɹ.i.əs/ /əˈstjʊə.ɹi.əs/ /əˈstʊɹ.i.əs/ pn
Asturië
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Atayal pn
Atayal
Their Austronesian language, which uses the Latin alphabet.

Athabascan adj
Athabaskisch

Athena /əˈθiːnə/ pn
Athene
(Greek god) The goddess of wisdom, especially strategic warfare, the arts, and especially crafts, in particular, weaving; daughter of Zeus and Metis. Her Roman counterpart is Minerva.

Athenian /əˈθiː.ni.ən/ adj
Atheens
Of or pertaining to Athens, Greece.
Of or pertaining to the Greek goddess Athena.

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

Athens /ˈeɪθənz/ /ˈæθənz/ pn
Athene
(metonym) The Greek government.

Athos /ˈæ.θɒs/ pn
Athos
A peninsula in Greece containing Mount Athos

Atlantic /ætˈlæn.tɪk/ /ətˈlæn.tɪk/ adj
Atlantisch
Pertaining to locations adjacent to or in the vicinity of the Atlantic Ocean, such as the British Isles in Northwestern Europe, or the eastern seaboard of the USA.

Atlantic Ocean /ətˈlæntɪk ˈəʊʃən/ pn
Atlantische Oceaan Atlantisch
The ocean lying between the Americas to the west and Europe and Africa to the east.

Atlantic bonito Atlantic bonitos n
bonito pelamide
Sarda sarda, of the shallower waters of the Atlantic, the Mediterranean, and the Black Sea.

Atlantic herring Atlantic herring Atlantic herrings n
haring
Clupea harengus, an abundant species of herring and an important food fish living in the North Atlantic.

Atlantic horse mackerel Atlantic horse mackerels n
horsmakreel marsbanker
A jack mackerel (Trachurus trachurus), of the family Carangidae.

Atlantic puffin Atlantic puffins n
papegaaiduiker
A species of puffin (Fratercula arctica).

Atlantic tomcod Atlantic tomcods n
kabeljauw
A gadiform fish of the northwest Atlantic, Microgadus tomcod.

Atlantis /ətˈlæntəs/ pn
Atlantis
A mythical country said to have sunk into the Atlantic Ocean.

Atlas /ˈætləs/ Atlases pn
Atlas
(Greek god) The son of Iapetus and Clymene, war leader of the Titans ordered by the god Zeus to support the sky on his shoulders; father to the Hesperides, the Hyades, and the Pleiades; king of the legendary Atlantis.
(astronomy) A moon of Saturn.

Atlas Mountains /ˈætləs ˈmaʊntɪnz/ pn
Atlasgebergte
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Atlasic adj
Atlasisch

Atomic Age /əˈtɑːmɪk ˌeɪd͡ʒ/ /əˈtɒmɪk ˌeɪd͡ʒ/ pn
atoomtijdperk
The era, starting in the mid-1940s, during which nuclear energy was developed, and in which it was thought that all energy would be provided by such sources.

Atreid Atreids n
Atreide Atreïde
(Greek mythology) Any of the family and descendants of the mythical Mycenaean king Atreus, including either of his sons Menelaus and Agamemnon, who both feature in the Iliad.

Attic /ˈætɪk/ more Attic most Attic adj
Attisch
Relating to Athenian culture or architecture.

Attic Greek pn
Attisch
The dialect of Ancient Greek used in Attica, the region surrounding Athens, from 500 to 300 B.C.E., closely related to Ionic Greek and a main contributor to Koine Greek. The language of Thucydides, Plato, Aeschylus, Xenophon, etc.

Attic salt /-ɾɪk/ /ˈatɪk sɒlt/ /ˈatɪk sɔːlt/ /ˈætɪk sɑlt/ /ˈætɪk sɔlt/ n
Attisch zout
(idiomatic) Pointed and delicate wit.

Attica pn
Attica
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A peninsula southeast of Athens, Greece.
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Auckland /ˈɑːklənd/ /ˈɔːklənd/ pn
Auckland
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Audouin's gull Audouin's gulls n
Audouins meeuw
Ichthyaetus ichthyaetus, a large gull restricted to the Mediterranean and the western coast of Saharan Africa and the Iberian Peninsula.

Augsburg pn
Augsburg
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August /ˈɑ.ɡəst/ /ˈɔ.ɡəst/ /ˈɔː.ɡəst/ Augusts pn
augustus oogstmaand
The eighth month of the Roman, Julian, and Gregorian calendars, following July and preceding September.

Augustine /ɔːˈɡʌstɪn/ /əˈɡʌstɪn/ /ˈɑɡəˌstin/ /ˈɔɡəˌstin/ /ˈɔːɡəˌstiːn/ pn
Augustinus
A en given name, notably borne by Saint Augustine of Hippo (354-430), a church father and a writer.

Augustus /ɔːˈɡʌstəs/ pn
Augustus
The Roman emperor Augustus, also called Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus (63 B.C.E. – 14 C.E.); heir to Julius Caesar

Auriga /ɔːˈɹaɪɡə/ pn
Voerman
(constellation) A winter constellation of the northern sky, said to resemble a charioteer. It includes the star Capella.

Aurora pn
Aurora
(Roman god) Roman goddess of the dawn; equivalent of the Greek Eos. Sister of Luna and Sol.

Australia /-ɹe.jə/ /-ɹeɪl-/ /-ɹɛl-/ /ɑˈstɹɛ.li.ə/ /ɑˈstɹɛl.jə/ /ɒˈstɹeɪ.li.jə/ /ɒˈstɹeɪ.liː.ə/ /ɒˈstɹeɪl.jə/ /ɔˈstɹɛ.li.ə/ /ɔˈstɹɛl.jə/ /ɔːˈstɹeɪ.lɪ.jə/ /ɔːˈstɹeɪ.lɪ.ə/ /əˈstɹeɪl.jə/ /əˈstɹæɪ.jə/ /əˈstɹæɪ.liː.ə/ /əˈstɹæɪl.jə/ /əˈstɹɛ.liː.ə/ pn
Australië
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Australian /-ɹejə/ /-ɹeɪ(l)-/ /-ɹɛl-/ /ɑˈstɹɛ.li.ən/ /ɑˈstɹɛl.jən/ /ɒˈstɹeɪ.li.jən/ /ɒˈstɹeɪ.liː.ən/ /ɒˈstɹeɪljən/ /ɔˈstɹɛ.li.ən/ /ɔˈstɹɛl.jən/ /ɔːˈstɹeɪlɪjən/ /ɔːˈstɹeɪlɪən/ /əˈstɹeɪljən/ /əˈstɹæɪ.liː.ən/ /əˈstɹæɪ.ljən/ /əˈstɹæɪl.jən/ /əˈstɹɛliːən/ adj
Australisch Australische
Of, from, or pertaining to Australia, the Australian people or Australian languages.

Australian /-ɹejə/ /-ɹeɪ(l)-/ /-ɹɛl-/ /ɑˈstɹɛ.li.ən/ /ɑˈstɹɛl.jən/ /ɒˈstɹeɪ.li.jən/ /ɒˈstɹeɪ.liː.ən/ /ɒˈstɹeɪljən/ /ɔˈstɹɛ.li.ən/ /ɔˈstɹɛl.jən/ /ɔːˈstɹeɪlɪjən/ /ɔːˈstɹeɪlɪən/ /əˈstɹeɪljən/ /əˈstɹæɪ.liː.ən/ /əˈstɹæɪ.ljən/ /əˈstɹæɪl.jən/ /əˈstɹɛliːən/ Australians n
Australiër Australische
A person from the country of Australia or of Australian descent.

Australian Capital Territory pn
Australisch Hoofdstedelijk Territorium
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Australian magpie Australian magpies n
zwartrugfluitvogel
A species of magpie-like black-and-white passerine bird native to Australia and southern New Guinea, Gymnorhina tibicen, and introduced to New Zealand, Fiji, and the Solomon Islands.

Australian pelican Australian pelicans n
Australische pelikaan brilpelikaan
a species of pelican, Pelecanus conspicillatus, found primarily in Australia and New Guinea.

Australian white ibis Australian white ibis Australian white ibises n
Australische witte ibis
Threskiornis molucca, a species of wading bird of the ibis family, Threskiornithidae, which is widespread across much of Australia and has a predominantly white plumage with a bare, black head, long downcurved bill and black legs.

Austria /ˈɑs.tɹi.ə/ /ˈɒs.tɹɪə/ /ˈɔs.tɹi.ə/ /ˈɔːs.tɹɪə/ pn
Oostenrijk
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Oostenrijk-Hongarije
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Austrian /ˈɑ.stɹi.ən/ /ˈɒs.tɹi.ən/ /ˈɔs.tɹi.ən/ more Austrian most Austrian adj
Oostenrijks
Of, from, or pertaining to Austria or its people.

Austrian /ˈɑ.stɹi.ən/ /ˈɒs.tɹi.ən/ /ˈɔs.tɹi.ən/ Austrians n
Oostenrijker Oostenrijkse
A person from Austria or of Austrian descent.

Austrian Netherlands pn
Oostenrijkse Nederlanden

Austroasiatic more Austroasiatic most Austroasiatic adj
Austroaziatisch

Austronesian /ˌɔːs.tɹoʊˈniː.ʒən/ more Austronesian most Austronesian adj
Austronesisch
Of or pertaining to Austronesia.

Auvergne /əʊˈvɜː(ɹ)n/ pn
Auvergne
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Avar /ˈævɑɹ/ Avars n
Avaar Avaarse
A person belonging to this people of Caucasus, mainly of Daghestan, in which they are the predominant group.
Avaar
(historical) A member of a group of equestrian nomads who established an empire spanning considerable areas of Central and Eastern Europe from the late 6th to the early 9th century; also called Eurasian Avars or Pannonian Avars, to distinguish them from the Avars of the Caucasus.

Avar /ˈævɑɹ/ pn
Avaars
A North Caucasian language spoken mainly in Avaria (Republic of Daghestan) as its official language, and in parts of Azerbaijan.

Avestan /əˈvɛst(ə)n/ pn
Avestisch
An ancient Eastern Old Iranian language that was used to compose the sacred hymns and canon of the Zoroastrian Avesta.

Avogadro's number pn
constante van Avogadro getal van Avogadro
(chemistry, physics) The number of atoms present in 12 grams of isotopically pure carbon-12, being 6.02214076 × 1023. By definition, the number of elementary entities (atoms or molecules) comprising one mole of a given substance.

Axis power Axis powers n
Asmogendheid
(chiefly, in the plural) A country in the alliance (in effect before and during World War II) of Nazi Germany, fascist Italy, imperial Japan, and a few other countries, which opposed the Allies.

Aylmer pn
Adelmar
(rare) A en given name.

Aymara /ˌaɪməˈɹɑː/ n
Aymara
An indigenous people of South America.

Aymara /ˌaɪməˈɹɑː/ pn
Aymara
A language spoken in South America.

Ayurveda /aɪ.ɚˈveɪ.də/ /aɪ.ʊəˈveɪ.də/ n
ayurveda
Traditional Hindu alternative medicine, involving balancing three bodily humours of wind, bile, and phlegm.

Ayurvedic adj
ayurvedisch
Pertaining to or characteristic of Ayurveda.

Ayyavazhi pn
Ayyavazhi
A henotheistic religion that originated in South India in the mid-nineteenth century.

Azerbaijan /ə.ˈzɛː(ɹ).baɪˌdʒɑːn/ /ə.ˈzɛː(ɹ).baɪˌʒɑːn/ /ˌæz.ə(ɹ).baɪˈdʒɑːn/ /ˌæz.ə(ɹ).baɪˈʒɑːn/ pn
Azerbeidzjan
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Azerbaijani /ˌæzəbaɪˈdʒɑːni/ /ˌæzəɹbaɪˈd͡ʒɑːni/ adj
Azerbeidzjaans Azeri
Of, from, or pertaining to Azerbaijan, the Azerbaijani people or the Azerbaijani language.

Azerbaijani /ˌæzəbaɪˈdʒɑːni/ /ˌæzəɹbaɪˈd͡ʒɑːni/ Azerbaijanis n
Azerbeidzjaans Azerbeidzjaanse
A person from Azerbaijan or of Azerbaijani descent.

Azores /əˈzɔːz/ /ˈeɪzɔːɹz/ pn
azoren Azoren
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Azrael /ˈæzɹeɪ.əl/ /ˈæzɹi.əl/ /ˈʌzɹɑːˌɛl/ pn
Azraël
The angel of death in Catholic and Orthodox Christianity, and in Islam.

B major n
B-groot B-majeur
(music) The major key with B as its tonic, with the notes B, C♯, D♯, E, F♯, G♯, and A♯, the key signature of which has five sharps:
(music) The major chord with a root of B.

B minor n
b-klein b-mineur
(music) a minor key with the notes B, C♯, D, E, F♯, G, A
(music) the minor chord with a root of B

BBC /biː biː siː/ pn
BBC
(preceded by “the”) Initialism of British Broadcasting Corporation.

BC adv
[[v. Chr.]]
Initialism of Before Christ.

BCE adv
gewone tijdrekening onze jaartelling
(chronology) Initialism of Before Common Era (Before the Common Era, before Common Era, before the Common Era), Before Current Era (Before the Current Era, before current era, before the current era), or before Christian Era.

BMI BMIs n
BMI QI
Initialism of body mass index.

BMW pn
BMW
a manufacturer of motor vehicles (Bayerische Motoren-Werke (Bavarian Motor Works)).

Bab el Mandeb /ˈbɑːb ɛl ˈmændɛb/ /ˈbɑːb ɛl ˈmɑndɛb/ pn
Bab el Mandeb
a strait connecting the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden

Baba Yaga /ˌbɑːbə ˈjɑːɡə/ pn
Baba Jaga
(Slavic mythology) In Russian, Finno-Ugric, Polish and Bulgarian tales, a hag who lives in a hut standing on chicken legs and who flies through the air in a mortar, using the pestle as a rudder. She behaves ambivalently and may be either amiable or hostile.

Babel /ˈbeɪ.bl̩/ /ˈbæb.l̩/ pn
Babel
(biblical) The city and tower in the land of Shinar where the confusion of languages took place, according to the Bible.

Babism n
babisme
The doctrine of a pantheistical religious sect, founded in Persia in 1844 by Mirza Ali Mohammed ibn Rabhik (1820-1850), who assumed the title of Bab-ed-Din ("Gate of the Faith"). It combines Muslim, Christian, Jewish, and Parsi elements, and forbids concubinage, polygamy, mendicancy, slave-dealing, and the use of intoxicating liquors and drugs. Precursor to the Baháʼí Faith.

Babist Babists n
babi
A believer in Babism.

Babylon /ˈbæb.ɪ.lɑn/ /ˈbæb.ɪ.lɒn/ pn
Babylon Babel
Any city of great wealth, luxury and vice.

Babylonia /ˌbæbɪˈloʊni.ə/ /ˌbæbɪˈləʊnɪə/ pn
Babylonië Babylonische Rijk
(historical) The realm of Babylon in ancient Mesopotamia (modern Iraq), the Babylonian Empire.

Babylonian adj
Babylonisch
(historical) Pertaining to the city of Babylon, or the Babylonian Empire. [from 16th c.]

Bach /bɑːk/ /bɑːx/ pn
Bach
(music) Johann Sebastian Bach, a German organist and composer.

Bactrian camel /ˈbæktɹɪən ˈkæməl/ Bactrian camels n
kameel
The camel with two humps, Camelus bactrianus, native to the steppes of Asia.

Baden-Württemberg /ˌbɑːdən ˈvɜː(ɹ)təmbɜː(ɹ)ɡ/ pn
Baden-Württemberg
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Baffin Bay pn
Baffinbaai
A sea between Greenland and Nunavut.

Baghdad /bæɡˈdæd/ /ˈbæɡdæd/ pn
Bagdad
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Baghdadi adj
Bagdads
Of, from, or pertaining to, Baghdad.

Baghdadi Baghdadis n
Bagdadder
Someone from Baghdad.

Bahamas /bəˈhɑː.məz/ pn
Bahama's
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Bahamian /bəˈheɪm.ɪən/ more Bahamian most Bahamian adj
Bahamaans
Of, from, or pertaining to the Bahamas, or the Bahamian people.

Bahamian /bəˈheɪm.ɪən/ Bahamians n
Bahamaan Bahamaanse
A person from the Bahamas or of Bahamian descent.

Bahrain /bɑː(h)ˈɹeɪn/ pn
Bahrein
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Bahraini adj
Bahreins
Of, from, or pertaining to Bahrain or the Bahraini people.

Bahraini Bahrainis n
Bahreiner Bahreini Bahreinse
A person from Bahrain or of Bahraini descent.

Baháʼí /bəˈhɑː.i/ Baháʼís n
bahai
a follower of the Baháʼí Faith.

Baikal /baɪ.ˈkæl/ /ˌbaɪ.ˈkɑːl/ pn
Baikalmeer Bajkalmeer
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Baird's sandpiper Baird's sandpipers n
Bairds strandloper
A type of sandpiper, Calidris bairdii.

Baja California /ˈbɑː.hɑː ˌkælɪˈfɔː(ɹ)n.jə/ pn
Baja California Neder-Californië
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Bajocian pn
Bajocien

Bakelite /ˈbeɪk.ə.laɪt/ n
bakeliet
A heat-resisting chemically inert phenol formaldehyde resin (an early thermosetting plastic).

Baker pn
Bakker
An English surname originating as an occupation for a baker, or owner of a communal oven

Bakhmut /bɑkˈmut/ /bɑxˈmut/ pn
Bachmoet
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Baku /bɑːˈkuː/ /ˈbækuː/ pn
Bakoe
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Baldrs draumar pn
Baldrs draumar
The Dreams of Baldur; the eleventh book of the Poetic Edda.

Baldwin /ˈbɔːldwɪn/ Baldwins pn
Boudewijn
(countable) A en given name; rather rare in English.

Balearic /bæliˈæɹɪk/ adj
Baleaars
From, or pertaining to, the Balearic Islands.

Balearic Islands pn
Balearen
A group of Mediterranean islands of the east coast of Spain, formed by Majorca, Minorca, Ibiza, and Formentera.

Balearic shearwater Balearic shearwaters n
vale pijlstormvogel
A medium-sized shearwater (Puffinus mauretanicus) in the seabird family Procellariidae.

Bali /ˈbɑːli/ pn
Bali
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Balinese /ˈbɑːlɪniːz/ adj
Balinees
Of or relating to Bali, its inhabitants, or their language or culture.

Balinese /ˈbɑːlɪniːz/ Balinese n
Balinees
(uncountable) The language of Bali.
Balinees Balinese
A native or inhabitant of Bali.

Balinesian adj
balinees
of Bali, Balinese

Balkanize v
balkaniseren
(transitive) To break up into small, mutually-hostile units, especially on a political basis.

Balkans /ˈbɑl.kənz/ /ˈbɒl.kənz/ /ˈbɔl.kənz/ /ˈbɔːl.kənz/ pn
Balkan
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Balochistan pn
Beloetsjistan
A region on the Iranian plateau in south-western Asia, northwest of the Arabian Sea, dominated by desert and mountains, composed of southwestern Pakistan, southeastern Iran and a very small section of southwestern Afghanistan; inhabited by the Baloch people.

Balthazar /bælˈθeɪzə/ /bælˈθeɪzɚ/ /ˈbælθəˌzɔɹ/ pn
Balthazar
A en given name.

Baltic /ˈbɑl.tɪk/ /ˈbɔl.tɪk/ /ˈbɔːl.tɪk/ more Baltic most Baltic adj
Baltisch Oostzee
Of or pertaining to the Baltic region or the Baltic Sea.
Baltisch
Of or pertaining to the Balts (the Baltic peoples).

Baltic Sea pn
Oostzee Baltische Zee
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Baltic herring Baltic herrings n
oostzeeharing stromeling baltische haring
A subspecies of Atlantic herring, (Clupea harengus membras), living in the Baltic Sea, smaller than Atlantic herring, with leaner flesh.

Balto-Slavic adj
Balto-Slavisch
Of or pertaining to the Balto-Slavic language, the people who spoke it or their culture.

Bamako /bəˈmɑkoʊ/ /ˈbɑməkoʊ/ pn
Bamako
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Bambara /-ɑ/ /bɑmˈbɑɹ.ə/ pn
Bambara
A West Sudanic language spoken mainly in Mali by as many as six million people, and by smaller numbers of people in Senegal Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, and Gambia.

Bambara groundnut Bambara groundnuts n
bosnegerpinda
The edible seed of an African plant of species Vigna subterranea, which produces its seeds underground, like peanuts.

Bandar Lampung pn
Bandar Lampung Oosthaven

Bandar Seri Begawan /ˌbɑːndəɹ sɪˌɹiː bɪˈɡaʊ.ən/ pn
Bandar Seri Begawan
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Bandung /ˈbændʊŋ/ /ˈbɑndʊŋ/ pn
Bandoeng Bandung
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Bangka Belitung Islands pn
Bangka-Belitung
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Bangkok /bæŋˈkɒk/ pn
Bangkok
(metonymy) The government of Thailand.

Bangla-centric more Bangla-centric most Bangla-centric adj
banglacentrisch
Emphasizing the Bengalis, their culture or what is in their language.

Bangladesh /ˌbæŋ.ɡlə.ˈdɛʃ/ /ˌbɑːŋ.ɡlə.ˈdɛʃ/ pn
Bangladesh
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Bangladeshi adj
Bengalees Bengaals
Of, from, or pertaining to Bangladesh.

Bangladeshi Bangladeshis n
Bengalees Bengalese Bengaal Bengaalse
A native or inhabitant of Bangladesh or person of Bangladeshi descent.

Banglaphone adj
Bengaalssprekende Bengaalstalig
Bengali-speaking.

Banglaphone Banglaphones n
Bengaalssprekende
One who speaks Bengali.

Bangui /bɑːŋˈɡiː/ /ˈbɑːŋɡi/ pn
Bangui
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Bantoid adj
Bantoïde

Bantu /ˈbæntu/ Bantu Bantus n
Bantoe
(uncountable) The largest African language family of the Niger-Congo group, spoken in much of Sub-Saharan Africa.

Baptist /ˈbæbdəs/ /ˈbæbdɪs(t)/ /ˈbæbtɪst/ /ˈbæptɪst/ more Baptist most Baptist adj
baptistisch
Of, relating to, or adhering to the Baptist religious denomination.

Barbadian /bɑɹˈbeɪdi.ən/ /bɑːˈbeɪdi.ən/ adj
Barbadaans Barbadiaans
Of, from, or relating to Barbados or the people of Barbados.

Barbadian /bɑɹˈbeɪdi.ən/ /bɑːˈbeɪdi.ən/ Barbadians n
Barbadaan Barbadaanse Barbadiaan Barbadiaanse
A person from Barbados or descended from a person from Barbados.

Barbados /bɑɹˈbeɪ.doʊs/ /bɑɹˈbeɪ.doʊz/ /bɑɹˈbeɪ.dəs/ /bɑː(ɹ)ˈbeɪ.dɒs/ pn
Barbados
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Barbary /ˈbɑː(ɹ)bəɹi/ pn
Barbarije
(historical) The Mediterranean coastal areas of North Africa that were used as a base by pirates in the 16th to 19th centuries.

Barbary lion Barbary lions n
Atlasleeuw Barabijse leeuw Berberleeuw
(zoology) Any of the North African population, now extinct in the wild, of the lion subspecies Panthera leo leo.

Barbary macaque Barbary macaques n
berberaap
Macaca sylvanus, an Old World monkey found in Gibraltar and the Atlas Mountains in Algeria and Morocco.

Barbie /ˈbɑɹbi/ /ˈbɑːbi/ Barbies pn
Babs, Babbe
A diminutive of the en given name Barbara.

Barcelona /ˌbɑɹsəˈloʊnə/ /ˌbɑɹsɪˈloʊnə/ /ˌbɑːsəˈləʊnə/ pn
Barcelona
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Barcelonian adj
Barcelonees
From Barcelona or otherwise related to the city of Barcelona.

Barcelonian Barcelonians n
Barcelonees Barcelonese
Someone from Barcelona

Barents Island pn
Barentszeiland
An island of Svalbard.

Barents Sea /ˈbæɹənts ˈsi/ /ˈbɛəɹənts ˈsi/ pn
Barentszzee
A part of the Arctic Ocean located north of Norway and northwestern Russia.

Baroque /bəˈɹoʊk/ /bəˈɹɒk/ /bəˈɹəʊk/ pn
barok
(arts, music) A period in western architecture, art and music from ca. 1600 to ca. 1760 CE, known for its abundance of drama, rich color, and extensive ornamentation.

Bartholomew /bɑɹˈtɑləmi/ /bɑɹˈθɑləmju/ /bɑːˈθɒləmjuː/ Bartholomews pn
Bartolomeüs
An Apostle, identified with Nathanael. (biblical character)
A en given name of biblical origin.

Bartonian pn
Bartonien

Basel /ˈbɑːzəl/ pn
Bazel
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Bashkir /bæʃˈkɪə/ /bɑːʃˈkɪɚ/ pn
Basjkiers
A Turkic language with many dialects, spoken in parts of Russia, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan.

Bashkortostan [baʃˈko̞ː(ɹ)təʉ̯stæn] [bɑʃˈkɔɹtoə̯stɛən] pn
Bashkortostan
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Basque /bæsk/ /bɑːsk/ adj
Baskisch
Relating to the Basque people or their language.

Basque /bæsk/ /bɑːsk/ Basques n
Bask Baskische Baskisch
A member of a cultural and ethnic people living in the western Pyrenees and the Bay of Biscay between France and Spain.

Basque /bæsk/ /bɑːsk/ pn
Baskisch
The language of the Basque people.

Basque Country pn
Baskenland
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The region where the Basque language is spoken.
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Basse-Terre /bæsˈtɛə(ɹ)/ pn
Basse-Terre
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Bastogne pn
Bastenaken
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Batam /bəˈtɑm/ /ˈbætəm/ pn
Batam
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Batavian more Batavian most Batavian adj
Bataviaans Betawi
Pertaining to a member of an Indonesian ethnic group consisting of the descendants of the people living around Batavia (Jakarta) from around the 17th century.
Bataafs
From the ancient Germanic tribe of the Batavi, living in the region of Batavia around Nijmegen.

Batavian Batavians n
Bataaf Bataviaan Batavianen Batavier Betawi
A member of an Indonesian ethnic group consisting of the descendants of the people living around Batavia (Jakarta) from around the 17th century.
Bataaf Batavier
Someone from the tribe of the Batavi.

Batavian Republic pn
Bataafse Republiek
(historical) A republic located at roughly the location of the modern-day Netherlands, existing from 1795 until 1806.

Batavism Batavisms n
batavisme
A word or idiom of the Dutch language (that has been borrowed by another language).

Batavophone Batavophones n
Nederlandstalig
(rare) A Dutch speaker; a person who speaks the Dutch language.

Bathonian pn
Bathonien

Batman /ˈbæt.mæn/ Batmans Batmen pn
Batman
A fictional hero and the main protagonist of DC Comics, noted for his intellect and stealth, who uses a bat-themed costume and equipment (including a belt with an array of utilities) and is assisted by his sidekick Robin.

Baton Rouge /ˌbætən ˈɹuːʒ/ [̩bʰæ.ʔn̩ ˈɹuːʒ] pn
Baton Rouge
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Bats pn
Bats
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Battle of Britain pn
slag om Engeland
(historical) A series of air engagements between the British Royal Air Force (RAF) and the German Luftwaffe during World War II for air superiority over southern England and the English Channel prior to any German invasion of the British Isles.

Bavaria /bəˈveəɹɪə/ pn
Beieren
One of the component states of Germany according to the current administrative division of the nation, which includes the historical Bavaria and parts of Swabia and Franconia.

Bavarian /bəˈvɛəɹɪən/ more Bavarian most Bavarian adj
Beiers
Of or pertaining to Bavaria

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

Bavarian /bəˈvɛəɹɪən/ pn
Beiers
A German dialect spoken in Bavaria (a state of southern West Germany) and Austria, which varies considerably across different regions.

Bay of Bengal pn
Golf van Bengalen
A sea that forms the northeastern part of the Indian Ocean.

Bay of Biscay pn
Golf van Biscaje
a gulf of the North Atlantic Ocean along the western coast of France from Brest south to the Spanish border, and the northern coast of Spain, named for the Spanish province of Biscay

Bay of Mecklenburg pn
Mecklenburgerbocht
A bay in the Baltic Sea between Germany and the Danish islands of Lolland, Falster and Møn.

Bačka /ˈbɑːt͡ʃ.kə/ pn
Bačka
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Bear Island pn
Beeren Eiland Bereneiland
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Beatrice /beəˈtɹɪs/ /biˈætrɪs/ /ˈbiː(ə)tɹɪs/ pn
Beatrix Beatrijs
A en given name.

Beaufort scale pn
schaal van Beaufort
(nautical) An empirical measure for the intensity of the wind based mainly on the state of the sea or wave conditions.

Bechuanaland /ˌbɛt͡ʃuˈɑːnəlænd/ pn
Protectoraat Bechuanaland
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Beelzebub /biːˈɛlzɪbʌb/ /ˈbilzɪbʌb/ pn
Beëlzebub
(Christianity) Satan, the Devil.

Beetle Beetles n
Kever
(UK, Australia, NZ) A small car, the Volkswagen Beetle (original version made 1938–2003, similar models made 1997–2010 and since 2011).

Beets pn
Beets
A surname from Dutch.

Beguine /beɪˈɡiːn/ Beguines n
begijn

Beijing /beɪˈd͡ʒɪŋ/ /beɪˈʒɪŋ/ /ˌbeɪˈd͡ʒɪŋ/ /ˌbeɪˈʒɪŋ/ pn
Peking
(metonymy) The government of the People's Republic of China. [from late 20th c.]

Beirut /beɪˈɹuːt/ pn
Beiroet
The drinking game of beer pong.

Bejaia /bɪ.ˈd͡ʒaɪ.ə/ pn
Bejaia Béjaïa
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Bekhterev's disease n
spondylitis ankylopoetica ziekte van Bechterew
(dated, disease) Ankylosing spondylitis.

Bel Paese /ˌbɛl pɑˈeɪzi/ /ˌbɛl pɑːˈeɪzeɪ/ /ˌbɛl pɑːˈeɪzɪ/ n
Bel Paese
A soft, mild, creamy Italian cheese shaped in small disks and produced from cow's milk, originally from Lombardy.

Belarus /ˈbɛ.lɑ.ɹus/ /ˈbɛləɹuːs/ /ˌbɛ.ləˈɹus/ /ˌbɛ.ləˈɹuːs/ pn
Wit-Rusland Belarus Belaroes
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Belarusian /ˌbɛləˈɹuːsi.ən/ /ˌbɛləˈɹuːʃən/ /ˌbɛləˈɹuːʒən/ /ˌbɛləˈɹʌʃən/ adj
Wit-Russisch Belarussisch
Of, from, or pertaining to Belarus, the Belarusian people.

Belarusian /ˌbɛləˈɹuːsi.ən/ /ˌbɛləˈɹuːʃən/ /ˌbɛləˈɹuːʒən/ /ˌbɛləˈɹʌʃən/ Belarusians n
Wit-Russisch Wit-Rus Wit-Russische Belarus Belarussisch Belarussische
(uncountable) The Slavic language spoken in Belarus (formerly called White Ruthenia or White Russia).
Wit-Rus Wit-Russische Belarus Belarussische
(countable) A citizen of Belarus.

Belfast /ˈbɛl.fæst/ /ˈbɛl.fɑːst/ pn
Belfast
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Belgian /ˈbɛl.d͡ʒən/ [ˈbɛl.ɡi.ən] more Belgian most Belgian adj
Belgisch Belgische
Of, from, or pertaining to Belgium or the Belgian people.

Belgian /ˈbɛl.d͡ʒən/ [ˈbɛl.ɡi.ən] Belgians n
Belg Belgische
A person from Belgium or of Belgian descent.

Belgian Congo pn
Belgisch-Kongo Belgisch-Congo
(historical) A Belgian colony in Africa, the successor to King Leopold II of Belgium's Congo Free State and predecessor of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. [from 1908 to 1960]

Belgian Groenendael n
Groenendaeler
The long-haired black variant of the Belgian Sheepdog.

Belgian Laekenois n
Laekense herder
One of four variants of the Belgian Sheepdog.

Belgian Limburg pn
Belgisch Limburg
The roughly southwestern part of the Benelux region of Limburg (speaking Dutch and two groups of its dialects; not to be geographically confused with historical political entities), which is part of Flanders region (northern Belgium), where it is administratively designated as the provincie (province) Limburg, as opposed to Dutch Limburg, which belongs to the Kingdom of the Netherlands, confusingly under the same administrative designation

Belgian Malinois n
Mechelse herder
One of four variants of the Belgian Sheepdog.

Belgian Sheepdog Belgian Sheepdogs n
belgische herder
One of four variants of sheep herding dog bred in Belgium.

Belgian Tervuren n
Tervuerense herder Tervuurse herder
One of four variants of the Belgian Sheepdog.

Belgicism Belgicisms n
belgicisme
(politics) The political ideology which supports the political and economic union of Belgium; Belgian nationalism.
(linguistics) A Dutch word or phrase of Belgian origin, typically never or rarely present in the Dutch spoken in the Netherlands.
(linguistics) A French word or phrase of Belgian origin, typically never or rarely present in the French spoken in France.

Belgium /ˈbɛld͡ʒəm/ Belgiums pn
België
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Belgorod /ˈbɛl.ɡəˌɹɑd/ /ˈbɛl.ɡəˌɹɒd/ pn
Belgorod
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Belgrade /ˈbɛlɡɹeɪd/ pn
Belgrado
(metonym) The Serbian or Yugoslav government.

Belize /beɪlˈiːz/ /bəˈliːz/ /bɛlˈiːz/ pn
Belize
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Belizean adj
Belizaans
Of, from, or pertaining to Belize, or the Belizean people.

Belizean Belizeans n
Belizaan Belizaanse
A person from Belize or of Belizean descent.

Belmopan pn
Belmopan
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Belux pn
Belux
the grouping of Belgium and Luxembourg, often used in business

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

Benedictine Benedictines n
benedictijn benedictijner
A monk or nun belonging to the order founded by Saint Benedict of Nursia.
benedictine
A type of liqueur originating from the Benedictine cloister of Fécamp in France, made from cognac together with herb and spice extracts.

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

Bengal /bɛŋ.ˈɡɔːl/ /bɛŋˈɡɑl/ /bɛŋˈɡɑːl/ /bɛŋˈɡɔːl/ /ˈbɛŋˌɡəl/ pn
Bengalen
A region in the Indian subcontinent which is today divided between Bangladesh and India (particularly the state of West Bengal).

Bengal fox Bengal foxes n
Bengaalse vos Indische vos
Vulpes bengalensis, a fox endemic to the Indian subcontinent.

Bengal tiger Bengal tigers n
Bengaalse tijger
Any tiger of a specific, fragmented population of the subspecies Panthera tigris tigris in the Indian subcontinent.

Bengali /bɛŋˈɡɑli/ /bɛŋˈɡɔːli/ adj
Bengaals Bengalees
Of, from or pertaining to Bengal or the Bengalis.

Bengali /bɛŋˈɡɑli/ /bɛŋˈɡɔːli/ Bengalis n
Bengaal Bengaalse Bengalees Bengalese
(countable) A person from Bengal or of Bengali descent.
Bengaals Bengalees Bengali
(uncountable) A language spoken in Bangladesh and the states of Assam, Tripura and West Bengal, India.

Benghazi /bɛnˈɡɑ.zi/ pn
Benghazi
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Bengkulu pn
Bengkulu Benkoelen
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Benin /bəˈnin/ /bəˈnɪn/ /bɛˈniːn/ /bɛˈnɪn/ pn
Benin
People's Republic of Benin, from 1975 to 1990
Republic of Benin, since 1990
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A historical kingdom in West Africa, in present-day Nigeria.

Beninese /bɛnɪˈniːz/ more Beninese most Beninese adj
Benins
Of, from, or pertaining to Benin, the Beninese people.

Beninese /bɛnɪˈniːz/ Beninese n
Beniner Beninse
A person from Benin or of Beninese descent.

Benzion pn
Benzion
A en given name, literally meaning ‘son of Zion’.

Berber /ˈbɜːbə/ /ˈbɝ.bɚ/ adj
Berbers
Of the Berber people, their culture, or their language.

Bergen pn
Bergen
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A Catholic diocese named after the above see.
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Berger pn
Berger
A surname.

Berger Picard /bɛəˌʒeɪ pɪˈkɑː/ /bɛɹˌʒeɪ pɪˈkɑɹ/ Berger Picards n
Picardische herdershond
A French breed of medium-sized sheepdog.

Bering Sea /ˈbɛɹɪŋ ˈsiː/ pn
Beringzee
The sea between Siberia and Alaska, north of the Pacific Ocean, that is connected to the Arctic Ocean by the Bering Strait.

Bering Strait pn
Beringstraat
A strait between Chukotka, Russia and Alaska, USA, linking the Arctic Ocean to the Bering Sea.

Berlin /bəˈlɪn/ /bɛə̯ˈlɪn/ /bɜːˈlɪn/ /ˈbɜː.lɪn/ /ˈbɝ.lɪn/ [bɚˈlɪn] Berlins pn
Berlijn
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Berlin Wall /bɜːˈlɪn wɔːl/ /bɝˈlɪn wɔl/ /ˈbɜː-/ /ˈbɝ-/ pn
Berlijnse Muur
(history) A wall that parted the city of Berlin until 1989, constructed by the German Democratic Republic to keep East Germans from escaping to West Berlin.

Berliner /bəˈlɪnə/ /bɚˈlɪnɚ/ Berliners n
Berlijner Berlijnse Berlijnerin
A native or inhabitant of Berlin.
berlinerbol
A doughnut (donut) with a sweet filling.

Bermuda /bəˈmjuːdə/ /bɚˈmjuːdə/ pn
Bermuda
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Bermuda Triangle pn
Bermuda Driehoek
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Bermuda shorts n
bermudashort
A type of knee-high shorts reminiscent of cut formal trousers.

Bermudian /bə(ɹ)ˈmjuːdiən/ adj
Bermudaans
Of, from, or pertaining to Bermuda, or the Bermudian people.
Personal legal status equivalent to citizenship for the country of Bermuda.

Bermudian /bə(ɹ)ˈmjuːdiən/ Bermudians n
Bermudaan
A person from Bermuda or of Bermudian descent

Bern /bɛ(ɹ)n/ /bɜː(ɹ)n/ Berns pn
Bern
A placename
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Bernard /bəɹˈnɑɹd/ /ˈbɜːnəd/ pn
Bernaart Berend
A en given name.

Bernese /ˌbɜːˈniːz/ adj
Berner Berns
Of, from, or pertaining to Bern.

Bert /bɜːt/ /bɝt/ pn
Bert
A diminutive form of male given names containing the element bert, such as Albert or Robert, also used as a formal given name.

Besançon /bəˈzænsən/ pn
Besançon
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Bessarabia pn
Bessarabië
(historical) A geographic region in Eastern Europe bounded by the Dniester River on the east and the Prut River on the west. Now divided between Moldova and Ukraine.

Betawi Betawi Betawis n
Bataviaan Batavianen Betawi
A member of an Indonesian ethnic group consisting of the descendants of the people living around Batavia (Jakarta) from around the 17th century.

Betawi pn
Bataviaans Bataviaas Bataviaas-Maleis
The Betawi language, a native language spoken by the Betawi people.

Betelgeuse /ˈbidlˌdʒus/ /ˈbidlˌdʒuz/ /ˈbiːtldʒuːs/ /ˈbiːtldʒuːz/ /ˈbɛdlˌdʒus/ /ˈbɛdlˌdʒuz/ pn
Betelgeuze
(star) A bright-red supergiant intrinsic variable star, the second brightest star in the constellation Orion; Alpha (α) Orionis. It is the tenth brightest star in the nighttime, and one of the largest stars known.

Bethlehem /ˈbɛθlihɛm/ /ˈbɛθləhɛm/ pn
Bethlehem
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A number of other places around the world:
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Beuren Beurens pn
Beuren
(countable) A surname.

Bewick's swan Bewick's swans n
kleine zwaan
A small swan, Cygnus columbianus, of the family Anatidae.

Bhutan /buːˈtæn/ /buːˈtɑːn/ pn
Bhutan
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Bhutanese /bu.təˈniːz/ more Bhutanese most Bhutanese adj
Bhutanees
Of, from, or pertaining to Bhutan, the Bhutanese people.

Bhutanese /bu.təˈniːz/ Bhutanese n
Bhutanees Bhutanese
A person from Bhutan or of Bhutanese descent.

Bible /ˈbaɪbəl/ Bibles pn
bijbel Schrift Bijbel
The Jewish holy book that was largely incorporated into the Christian Bible.

Bible Belt pn
Bible Belt Biblebelt Bijbelgordel refoband
(Christianity) An area where socially conservative Protestant Christianity is a pervasive or dominant part of the culture.
Bible Belt Bijbelgordel
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Biblical Hebrew pn
Bijbels Hebreeuws
the archaic form of the Hebrew language, spoken by the Israelites in the area known as Canaan/Israel in the first millennium BC, best-attested in the Tanakh (Hebrew Bible)

Bicol Peninsula pn
Bicolschiereiland
A peninsula located in the extreme southeast of Luzon, Philippines.

Bierwurst n
bierworst
beerwurst; a smoked, seasoned Brühwurst sausage originally from Bavaria in Germany, with a garlicky flavor and dark red color.

Big Bad Wolf /bɪɡ bæd ˈwʊlf/ Big Bad Wolves n
Grote Boze Wolf
An evil fictional wolf that appears in fairy tales or fables.

Big Bang pn
oerknal
(cosmology) The cosmic event that marks the beginning of time and the rapid expansion of space for the visible universe. The evolution of the universe since that beginning point is described by the Big Bang Theory.

Big Ben pn
Big Ben
The hour bell in the Elizabeth Tower (formerly known as the Clock Tower), adjacent to the Houses of Parliament in Westminster, London, United Kingdom.

Big Crunch pn
eindkrak
(cosmology) The hypothetical eventual collapse of the universe that would ultimately occur if it contracted continuously in the future.

Big Mac /bɪɡ mæk/ Big Macs n
Big Mac
A hamburger from the fast food company McDonald's, served on a three-part bun with various condiments.

Bigfoot /ˈbɪɡˌfʊt/ pn
Bigfoot
(US, Canada, cryptozoology, folklore) A very large, hairy, humanoid creature, similar to the yeti, said to live in the wilderness areas of the United States and Canada, especially the Pacific Northwest.

Bill /bɪl/ [bɪɫ] pn
Bill
A diminutive of the en given name William.

Bill of Rights pn
Bill of Rights
(US) The first ten amendments to the US Constitution that guarantee certain personal rights and freedoms.

Bird's Head pn
Vogelkop
A large peninsula that makes up the northwest portion of the Province of West Papua, Indonesia.

Bishkek /bɪʃˈkɛk/ pn
Bisjkek
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Bislama /ˈbɪʃləmɑː/ pn
Bislama
A creole language spoken on the South Pacific island-nation of Vanuatu, derived from Indo-European (mainly from English) and Oceanic languages.

Bithynia /bɪˈθɪni.ə/ pn
Bithynië
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Bitola pn
Bitola
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Black Death pn
zwarte dood
(disease, historical) A pandemic outbreak of bubonic plague throughout Europe and most of Asia in the 14th century that killed nearly half the population of Europe and Asia.

Black Forest pn
Zwarte Woud
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Black Forest gâteau Black Forest gâteaus Black Forest gâteaux n
Schwarzwalder kersentaart Zwarte Woudtaart
A type of gâteau consisting of a rich chocolate sponge cake topped with cream and cherries.

Black Legend pn
Zwarte Legende
The depiction of Spain and Spaniards (or, by extension, all Hispanics and their countries of origin) as bloodthirsty and cruel, greedy and fanatical.

Black Peter pn
Zwarte Piet
The companion of Saint Nicholas in Dutch folklore, depicted as a blackamoor.

Black Sea pn
Zwarte Zee
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Blagoevgrad pn
Blagoëvgrad
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Blaise pn
Blasius
A en given name.

Blanche pn
Blanca
A en given name.

Blanford's fox Blanford's foxes n
Afghaanse vos
A small fox (Vulpes cana) native to the Middle East and Central Asia.

Bleeker Bleekers pn
Bleeker

Bloemen Bloemens pn
Bloemen
A surname from Dutch.

Bloemfontein /ˈbluːmfɒnˌteɪn/ pn
Bloemfontein
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Blomkamp Blomkamps pn
Blomkamp

Bloomfield Bloomfields pn
Blomkamp
A surname.

Bluebeard pn
Blauwbaard
A famous fairy tale written by Charles Perrault in 1697 about a violent nobleman who has the habit of murdering his wives and the attempts of his current wife to avoid the same fate.
The nobleman who is the title character of the story.

Bluetooth /ˈblutuθ/ /ˈbluːtuːθ/ pn
Blauwtand
The nickname of Harald Gormsson, a king of Denmark and Norway.
Bluetooth
(networking, trademark) An industrial specification for wireless personal area networks.

Blyth's pipit Blyth's pipits n
Mongoolse pieper
Anthus godlewskii, medium-sized passerine bird which breeds in Mongolia and neighbouring areas of China, Tibet and India.

Blyth's reed warbler Blyth's reed warblers n
Blyths rietzanger struikrietzanger
Acrocephalus dumetorum, an Old World warbler.

Bob /bɑb/ /bɒb/ /bɔb/ pn
Bob
A diminutive of the en given name Robert.

Bob's your uncle phraseologicalUnit
klaar is Kees
(UK, Commonwealth, Hong Kong, idiomatic) "No problem", "the solution is simple", "there you have it", "It's that easy", "you have what you want", "all will be well": indicates a desirable conclusion has been reached.

Boeotia /biːˈəʊʃə/ pn
Beotië
A district of Ancient Greece, formerly renowned for the French proverbially equating the residents with philistinism; now, a district in east Central Greece, situated on the peninsula, west of Euboea, north of Attica and Megaris, and east of Phocis. The present-day capital of the prefecture is Livadeia.

Boer /bo(ɹ)/ /bɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈbɔɚ/ /ˈbʊɚ/ Boers n
Boer
(historical) A Dutch colonist in South Africa during the colonial era, especially a farmer.

Boer /bo(ɹ)/ /bɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈbɔɚ/ /ˈbʊɚ/ Boers pn
Boer
A surname from Dutch.

Bogor pn
Bogor Buitenzorg
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Bogotan more Bogotan most Bogotan adj
Bogotaans
Of or relating to Bogota, Colombia.

Bogotan Bogotans n
Bogotaan Bogotaanse
A native or inhabitant of Bogota, Colombia.

Bogotá /ˌboʊɡəˈtɑː/ /ˌbɒɡəˈtɑː/ pn
Bogota
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Bohemia /boʊˈhimiə/ pn
Bohemen
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Bohemian /boʊˈhimi.ən/ adj
Boheems Bohemer
Of, or relating to Bohemia or its language. [from 16th c.]

Bohemian /boʊˈhimi.ən/ Bohemians n
Bohemer Boheemse Bohemerin
A native or resident of Bohemia. [from 16th c.]

Bohemian waxwing Bohemian waxwings n
pestvogel
Any of species Bombycilla garrulus, a waxwing of northern latitudes.

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

Bohol /ˈboʊhɔl/ /ˈbəʉhoːl ~ ˈbɐʉhoːl/ /ˈbəʊhɔːl/ pn
Bohol
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Bokmål pn
Bokmål
One of the two major written standards of Norwegian, literally meaning “book language”.

Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela pn
Bolivariaanse Republiek Venezuela
The official name of Venezuela.

Bolivia /boʊ.ˈlɪv.i.ə/ /bə.ˈlɪv.i.ə/ pn
Bolivia Bolivië
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Bolivian /bəˈlɪv.i.ən/ adj
Boliviaans
Of, from, or pertaining to Bolivia, or the Bolivian people.

Bolivian /bəˈlɪv.i.ən/ Bolivians n
Boliviaan Boliviaanse
A person from Bolivia or of Bolivian descent.

Bolognese /ˌbɒləˈneɪz/ /ˌbɒləˈniːz/ /ˌbɒləˈnjeɪz/ adj
Bolognees Bolognezer
Of or relating to the city of Bologna or its inhabitants.

Bolshevik /ˈbol-/ /ˈboʊ̯lʃəvɪk/ /ˈbɑl-/ /ˈbɒlʃəvɪk/ /ˈbɔl-/ Bolsheviki Bolsheviks n
bolsjewiek
(historical) A Russian communist revolutionary, member of the Bolshevik Party in the 1917 Communist Revolution of Russia.
(historical) A member of the Communist Party that ruled the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.

Bolshevism /ˈbol-/ /ˈboʊl-/ /ˈbɑlʃəˌvɪzəm/ /ˈbɒlʃəˌvɪz(ə)m/ Bolshevisms n
bolsjewisme
The Communist political ideology adopted by the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics; Marxism-Leninism.

Bonaire pn
Bonaire
An island in the southern part of the Caribbean Sea off the west coast of Venezuela, a special municipality of the Netherlands.

Bonaparte's gull Bonaparte's gulls n
kleine kokmeeuw
Chroicocephalus philadelphia, a member of the gull family Laridae found mainly in northern North America.

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

Bonaventure Bonaventures pn
Bonaventura
A surname transferred from the given name.

Bonn pn
Bonn
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(metonym, historical, _, after 1990) The West German government.

Boolean /buːˈli.ən/ /ˈbuli.ən/ /ˈbuːl.i.ən/ adj
booleaans
(logic, computing) Pertaining to data items that can have “true” and “false” (or, equivalently, 1 and 0 respectively) as their only possible values and to operations on such values.

Boolean /buːˈli.ən/ /ˈbuli.ən/ /ˈbuːl.i.ən/ Booleans n
booleaanse waarde
(logic, computing) A variable that can hold a single true/false (1/0) value.

Bordeaux /bɔɹˈdoʊ/ /bɔːˈdəʊ/ pn
Bordeaux
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Borduria pn
Bordurië

Boreal n
Boreaal

Borneo /ˈbo(ː)ɹnioʊ/ /ˈboənioʊ/ /ˈbɔɹnioʊ/ /ˈbɔːni.əʊ/ pn
Borneo
A Pacific island shared by Malaysia, Brunei and Indonesia; the world’s third largest island.

Borromean Islands pn
Borromeïsche eilanden
A group of three small islands and two islets in the Italian part of Lago Maggiore, chiefly consisting out of Isola Bella, Isola Madre and Isola dei Pescatori.

Boryspil pn
Boryspil
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Bose-Einstein condensate Bose-Einstein condensates n
Bose-Einsteincondensaat
(physics) A gaseous superfluid phase of matter in which all the particles have the same quantum state.

Bosnia /ˈbɑz.ni.ə/ /ˈbɒz.ni.ə/ pn
Bosnië
The northern three-fourths of the country of Bosnia and Herzegovina, as a geographic and historical entity, not an administrative unit.

Bosnia and Herzegovina /ˈbɒz.ni.ə ænd hɜɹ.t͡sɨˈɡoʊ.vɨn.ə/ /ˈbɒz.ni.ə ænd ˌhɜɹ.t͡sɨ.ɡoʊˈviː.nə/ /ˈbɒz.ni.ə ənd hɜɹ.t͡sɨˈɡoʊ.vɨn.ə/ /ˈbɒz.ni.ə ənd ˌhɜɹ.t͡sɨ.ɡoʊˈviː.nə/ pn
Bosnië en Herzegovina
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Bosnian /ˈbɑːzni.ən/ /ˈbɒzni.ən/ /ˈbɔːzni.ən/ Bosnians n
Bosnisch Bosniër Bosnische
(uncountable) The standardized variety of Serbo-Croatian, a South Slavic language, spoken primarily by Bosniaks in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Bosphorus /ˈbɑs.fɚ.əs/ /ˈbɑs.pɚ.əs/ /ˈbɒs.fəɹ.əs/ /ˈbɒs.pəɹ.əs/ pn
Bosporus
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Boston terrier Boston terriers n
bostonterriër
A medium-sized black and white dog.

Botox /ˈboʊtɑks/ /ˈbəʊtɒks/ pn
botox
A toxic compound (generic name botulinum toxin type A) produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, that causes the paralysis of muscles, used in cosmetic surgery to conceal wrinkles and for muscle spasm relief and headache prevention.

Botswana /bɑːtˈswɑːnə/ /bɒtˈswɑːnə/ pn
Botswana
The Republic of Botswana, since 1966

Botswanan more Botswanan most Botswanan adj
Botswaans
Of, from, or pertaining to Botswana, the Botswanan people or the Botswanan language.

Botswanan Botswanans n
Botswaan Botswaanse
A person from Botswana or of Botswanan descent.

Bouvet Island pn
Bouvet Bouveteiland
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Bowen /ˈboʊ.ən/ /ˈbəʊ.ən/ pn
Bowen
A surname from Welsh [in turn originating as a patronymic].
A en given name.
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Boxing Day /ˈbɑːksɪŋ deɪ/ /ˈbɒksɪŋ deɪ/ Boxing Days n
tweede kerstdag
The day after Christmas; the 26th of December.

Brabant /bɹəˈbænt/ /ˈbɹæbənt/ /ˈbɹɑːbənt/ pn
Brabant
(historical) Until 1995, a province of central Belgium; since divided into Flemish Brabant, Brussels-Capital Region and Walloon Brabant.
Duchy of Brabant; a historical region, roughly comprising the area of modern Flemish and Walloon Brabant, Brussels, the Belgian province of Antwerp, and the Dutch province of North Brabant.

Brabantian adj
Brabants
Of or pertaining to Brabant or its people.
Of or pertaining to the Brabantian language.

Brabantian Brabantians n
Brabander
A person from the respective provinces or historic region of Brabant (especially if Brabantian-speaking).

Brahui pn
Brahui
The Dravidian language of this people.

Brandenburg pn
Brandenburg
Brandenburg an der Havel, a German town.
(historical) The lands of Brandenburg (Mark Brandenburg, Provinz Brandenburg), provinces of Prussia from 1815 to 1946.

Brasília /bɹəˈziːli.ə/ pn
Brasilia
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Bratislava /ˌbɹætɨˈslɑːvə/ /ˌbɹɑːtɨˈslɑːvə/ pn
Bratislava
The region of Slovakia that includes the city of Bratislava.

Brazil /bɹə.ˈzɪl/ [-ˈzɪɫ] pn
Brazilië
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Brazilian /bɹə.ˈzɪ.lɪ.ən/ /bɹə.ˈzɪl.jən/ adj
Braziliaans
Of, from, or pertaining to Brazil, or the Brazilian people.

Brazilian /bɹə.ˈzɪ.lɪ.ən/ /bɹə.ˈzɪl.jən/ Brazilians n
Braziliaan Braziliaanse
A person from Brazil or of Brazilian descent.

Brazilian Portuguese pn
Braziliaans-Portugees
The Portuguese language as spoken and written in Brazil, particularly when it differs from other regional varieties of that language.

Brazzaville /ˈbɹæzəvɪl/ /ˈbɹɑːzəvɪl/ pn
Brazzaville
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Breda /bɹeɪˈdɑ/ /bɹeɪˈdɑː/ /ˈbɹeɪdɑ/ /ˈbɹeɪdɑː/ /ˈbɹeɪdə/ /ˈbɹidə/ /ˈbɹiːdə/ pn
Breda
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Bremen /ˈbɹeɪmən/ /ˈbɹɛmən/ pn
Bremen
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Brendan pn
Brandaan
A en given name.

Breton /ˈbɹɛtən/ adj
Bretons Bretoens
Of or pertaining to Brittany.

Breton /ˈbɹɛtən/ Bretons n
Breton Bretoen Bretoense Bretonse
(countable) A person from Brittany.
Bretons
(uncountable) The Celtic language of Brittany.

Brexit /ˈbɹɛksɪt/ /ˈbɹɛɡzɪt/ pn
brexit
(UK politics) Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union.

Brezhnev /ˈbɹɛʒnəv/ /ˈbɹɛʒnɛv/ pn
Brezjnev
A transliteration of the Russian surname Бре́жнев (Bréžnev); usually refers to the Russian revolutionary and Soviet Secretary of the Central Committee of the CPSU(b) Leonid Brezhnev.

Brisbane /ˈbɹɪzbən/ pn
Brisbane
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Britain /ˈbɹɪt.ən/ [ˈbɹɪt.n̩] [ˈbɹɪɾ.ᵊn̩] [ˈbɹɪʔ.ᵊn̩] Britains pn
Brittannië
England, Scotland and Wales in combination.

Briticism Briticisms n
Brits gezegde
A word or figure of speech used in Britain exclusively or primarily.

British /ˈbɹɪtɪʃ/ [ˈbɹɪɾɪʃ] [ˈbɹɪʔɪʃ] more British most British adj
Brits
(historical) Of the ancient inhabitants of the southern part of Britain; Brythonic.

British /ˈbɹɪtɪʃ/ [ˈbɹɪɾɪʃ] [ˈbɹɪʔɪʃ] n
Brit Britse
The residents or inhabitants of Great Britain.
(history) The ancient inhabitants of the southern part of Britain before the Anglo-Saxon invasion.

British /ˈbɹɪtɪʃ/ [ˈbɹɪɾɪʃ] [ˈbɹɪʔɪʃ] pn
Brits-Engels
(chiefly, US) The British English language.

British Columbia /ˈbɹɪt.ɪʃ kə.ˈlʌm.bi.ə/ pn
Brits-Columbia Brits Columbia
Province in western Canada which has Victoria as its capital.

British English n
Brits-Engels
The English language as written and spoken in the United Kingdom (in contrast with other places, particularly other countries where English is predominant or at least an important language)

British Isles /ˌbɹɪ.tɪʃ ˈaɪlz/ pn
Britse Eilanden
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British Virgin Islands pn
Britse Maagdeneilanden
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Briton /ˈbɹɪt.ən/ Britons n
Brit
An inhabitant of Great Britain, particularly (historical) a Celt from the area of Roman Britain or (obsolete) a Welshman.

Brittany /ˈbɹɪtəni/ pn
Bretagne
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(obsolete, chiefly, poetic) The British Isles. [15th–19th c.]
A en given name.

Brixton /bɹɪkstən/ pn
Brixton
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A en given name.

Bronze Age pn
bronstijd
(archaeology) A period in a civilization's development when the most advanced metalworking has developed the techniques of smelting copper from natural outcroppings and alloys it to cast bronze.
(mythology) One of the Classical Ages of Man, associated with warfare.

Brown Browns pn
Bruijn Bruin Bruins Bruyn Bruyns de Bruijn
(countable) A surname.
An Irish surname of Anglo-Norman origin, a translation of de Brún.

Bruges /bɹuːʒ/ pn
Brugge
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Brumaire /bɹuːˈmɛː/ /bɹʊˈmɛəɹ/ Brumaires pn
brumaire nevelmaand
(historical) The second month of the French Republican Calendar, from October 22, 23 or 24 to November 20, 21 or 22.

Brunei /bɹuːˈnaɪ/ pn
Brunei
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Bruneian adj
Bruneis
Of, from, or pertaining to Brunei, the Bruneian people.

Bruneian Bruneians n
Bruneier Bruneise
A person from Brunei or of Bruneian descent.

Brunswick pn
Brunswijk Braunschweig
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Brusselian adj
Brussels
Of, from, or pertaining to, Brussels.

Brusselian Brusselians n
Brusselaar Brusselse
Someone from Brussels.

Brusselization n
verbrusseling
(urbanism) Careless introduction of high-rise buildings into traditional residential neighbourhoods.

Brussels /ˈbɹʌsəlz/ pn
Brussel
(metonym) The administrative apparatus of the European Union.

Brussels sprout Brussels sprouts n
spruitkool spruit spruiten spruitje
(chiefly, in the plural) The green vegetable Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera, a cabbage variety native to Belgium.

Brussels-Capital Region pn
Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest
The region of Belgium consisting of the capital city, Brussels, and its suburbs.

Brythonic /bɹɪˈθɒnɪk/ more Brythonic most Brythonic adj
Brits Brythonisch
Of or relating to the Brythonic language subgroup, a set of Celtic languages.

Bucha /ˈbuːt͡ʃə/ pn
Boetsja
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Bucharest /ˌb(j)uːkəˈɹɛst/ pn
Boekarest
(metonym) The Romanian government.

Bucharestian adj
Boekarester Boekarests
of, from or pertaining to Bucharest

Bucharestian Bucharestians n
Boekarester Boekarestse
Someone from Bucharest.

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

Budapest /ˈbjuːdəpɛst/ /ˈbuːdəpɛst/ /ˈbʊdəpɛst/ /ˌbjuːdəˈpɛst/ /ˌbuːdəˈpɛst/ pn
Boedapest
(metonym) The Hungarian government.

Budapestian adj
Boedapester Boedapests
Of, from or pertaining to Budapest, Hungary.

Budapestian Budapestians n
Boedapester Boedapestse
A native or inhabitant of Budapest, Hungary.

Buddha /ˈbudə/ /ˈbʊdə/ /ˈbʊdːʰə/ pn
Boeddha
Siddhartha Gautama, the Nepali prince and Indian philosopher and teacher who founded Buddhism.

Buddhism /ˈbu.dɪ.zəm/ /ˈbʊ.dɪ.zəm/ Buddhisms n
boeddhisme
The religion or philosophy derived from the teachings of Gautama Buddha.

Buddhist /ˈbudɪst/ /ˈbʊdɪst/ more Buddhist most Buddhist adj
boeddhistisch
Of, relating to, or practicing Buddhism.

Buddhist /ˈbudɪst/ /ˈbʊdɪst/ Buddhists n
boeddhist boeddhiste
A practitioner of the religion and philosophy of Buddhism.
A follower of the Indian religious and spiritual teacher, Buddha.

Buenos Aires /-nɒs/ /-ɹiːz/ /-ɹɪz/ /ˈɛ(ə)ɹ-/ /ˈɛ(ə)ɹɪs/ /ˌbweɪnoʊs ˈaɪɹɪs/ /ˌbweɪnəs ˈaɪɹɪs/ /ˌbwɛn-/ pn
Buenos Aires
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Buffalo pn
Buffalo
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Bujumbura /ˌbuːdʒəmˈbʊəɹə/ /ˌbuːd͡ʒəmˈbʊɹə/ pn
Bujumbura
The largest city, and former capital, of Burundi.

Bukittinggi pn
Bukittinggi Fort de Kock

Bulgaria /bʊlˈɡɛɹ.i.ə/ /bʌlˈɡɛə.ɹi.ə/ /bʌlˈɡɛɹ.i.ə/ pn
Bulgarije
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Bulgarian /bʊlˈɡɑɹi.ən/ /bʊlˈɡɛɹi.ən/ /bʌlˈɡɛə.ɹi.ən/ /bʌlˈɡɛɹi.ən/ more Bulgarian most Bulgarian adj
Bulgaars
Relating to Bulgaria, its people, or the Bulgarian language.

Bulgarian /bʊlˈɡɑɹi.ən/ /bʊlˈɡɛɹi.ən/ /bʌlˈɡɛə.ɹi.ən/ /bʌlˈɡɛɹi.ən/ Bulgarians n
Bulgaar Bulgaarse Bulgaars
(countable) A native of Bulgaria.
Bulgaars
(uncountable) The official language of Bulgaria.

Bulverism n
bulverisme
A rhetorical fallacy in which a speaker assumes that their opponent's argument is wrong, and instead of disproving it, condescendingly explains why their opponent would have come to that conclusion.

Bumfuck pn
Schubbekutteveen
(vulgar, US) An imaginary place in the middle of nowhere.

Bundestag /ˈbʊndəsˌtɑːɡ/ pn
Bondsdag
The federal/state parliament of Germany.

Bunsen burner Bunsen burners n
bunsenbrander
(science) A small laboratory gas burner whose air supply may be controlled with an adjustable hole.

Burdigalian pn
Burdigalien

Burgas pn
Boergas
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Burgundian /bɜːɹˈɡʌndɪən/ /bɜːˈɡʌndɪən/ adj
Bourgondisch
Pertaining to Burgundy, its people or its language.

Burgundian /bɜːɹˈɡʌndɪən/ /bɜːˈɡʌndɪən/ Burgundians n
Bourgondiër
A native or inhabitant of Burgundy, or a person descended from natives of Burgundy.

Burgundy /ˈbɜːɡəndi/ /ˈbɝːɡəndi/ pn
Bourgondië
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Burkina Faso /bəɹˈkiːnə ˈfɑsoʊ/ pn
Burkina Faso
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Burkinabe /bɜɹˌkinəˈbeɪ/ /bɜː(ɹ)ˌkiːnəˈbeɪ/ /ˌbɜɹkinəˈbeɪ/ /ˌbɜː(ɹ)kiːnəˈbeɪ/ adj
Burkinees
Of, from, or pertaining to Burkina Faso, the Burkinabe people or the Burkinabe language.

Burkinabe /bɜɹˌkinəˈbeɪ/ /bɜː(ɹ)ˌkiːnəˈbeɪ/ /ˌbɜɹkinəˈbeɪ/ /ˌbɜː(ɹ)kiːnəˈbeɪ/ Burkinabes n
Burkinees Burkinese
A person from Burkina Faso or of Burkinabe descent.

Burkinese adj
Burkinees
In, of or otherwise relating to Burkina Faso, the former Upper Volta, or its citizens.

Burkinese Burkinese n
Burkinees Burkinese
A member or descendant of the population of Burkina Faso.

Burma /ˈbɜːmə/ /ˈbɝmə/ pn
Birma
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Burmese /bɜːˈmiːz/ /bɝˈmiz/ adj
Birmaans Birmees
Of or relating to Burma (Myanmar) or its people or language.

Burmese /bɜːˈmiːz/ /bɝˈmiz/ Burmese n
Birmaan Birmees Birmese
A person from Myanmar or of Burmese descent.

Burmese /bɜːˈmiːz/ /bɝˈmiz/ pn
Birmaans Birmees
The script in which the Burmese language is written.

Burundi /bʊˈɹʊndi/ pn
Burundi
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Burundian more Burundian most Burundian adj
Burundees
Of, from, or pertaining to Burundi, the Burundian people.

Burundian Burundians n
Burundees Burundese
A person from Burundi or of Burundian descent.

Buryat adj
Boerjatisch
From, of, or pertaining to, Buryatia

Buryat Buryats n
Boerjaat Boerjatische
Someone from Buryatia.

Buryat pn
Boerjatisch
A Mongolic language spoken around Buryatia.

Buryatia pn
Boerjatië
A republic of Russia to the south-east of the country, with capital Ulan-Ude.

Buscemese /buːsɛˈmiːz/ adj
Buchemees
Of, from, or pertaining to Buscemi, the Buscemese people or the Buscemese dialect.

Buscemese /buːsɛˈmiːz/ Buscemeses n
Buchemees Buchemese
A person from Buscemi.

Byblos pn
Byblos
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Byzantine /baɪˈzæntaɪn/ /bɪˈzæntaɪn/ /ˈbɪzəntaɪn/ /ˈbɪzəntiːn/ more Byzantine most Byzantine adj
Byzantijns
Of or pertaining to Byzantium.

Byzantine /baɪˈzæntaɪn/ /bɪˈzæntaɪn/ /ˈbɪzəntaɪn/ /ˈbɪzəntiːn/ Byzantines n
Byzantijn
(historical) A native of Byzantium (modern-day Istanbul) or of the Byzantine empire

Byzantine Empire /ˈbɪzəntiːn ˈɛmpaɪə(ɹ)/ pn
Byzantijnse Keizerrijk
(historical) The predominantly Greek-speaking continuation of the Roman Empire during Late Antiquity and the Middle Ages with its capital city being Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul), originally known as Byzantium, which fell in 1453.

Byzantine studies n
Byzantijnse studies byzantinistiek
(humanities) an interdisciplinary branch of the humanities that addresses the history, culture, costumes, religion, art, such as literature and music, science, economy, and politics of the Byzantine Empire

Byzantium /bɪˈzænti.əm/ pn
Byzantion
(historical, by extension) The Byzantine Empire.

Béarn pn
Béarn
(historical) A former viscounty in the southwestern French Pyrenees, which became part of the French royal domain before it was united with the French crown, together with Navarra, as a single feudal province of the French realm.

C /k/ /ks/ /s/ /siː/ /tʃ/ /ʃ/ pn
C
(programming) A particular high-level programming language from which many others are derived.

C major n
C-majeur C-groot
(music) The major key with C as its tonic, and no sharps or flats, having the notes C, D, E, F, G, A, and B.
C-groot C-majeur
(music) The major chord with a root of C.

C minor n
c-klein c-mineur
(music) a minor key with the notes C, D, E♭, F, G, A♭, B♭/B
(music) the minor chord with a root of C

C++ pn
C++
(computer language) A multi-paradigm high-level compiled programming language, that is a more advanced form of C.

CAPTCHA /ˈkæp.t͡ʃə/ CAPTCHAs n
captcha
(computing, Internet) A computerized test requiring the human user to perform a task deemed to be difficult to automate, such as entering a displayed series of distorted characters or describing images, to demonstrate that they are a human and not a computer program.

CD /ˌsiːˈdiː/ CDs n
cd
Initialism of compact disc; a disc once commonly used to store data, and especially for the distribution of music and software.

CD player CD players n
cd-speler
(consumer electronics) An electronic device that plays compact discs.

CD-ROM /siː.diːˈɹɒm/ CD-ROMs n
cd-rom
compact disk - read only memory: an optical disc containing data that can be read (but not changed) by a computer

CEO CEOs n
CEO algemeen directeur bestuursvoorzitter
(countable, business) Initialism of chief executive officer.

CIS pn
GOS
Initialism of Commonwealth of Independent States.

COVID-19 /ˈkoʊ.vɪd naɪnˈtin/ /ˈkɒ.vɪd naɪnˈtiːn/ /ˈkəʊ.vɪd naɪnˈtiːn/ /ˈkʌ.vɪd naɪnˈtin/ pn
Covid-19 corona
(disease) COVID-19 (disease)

CPU /(ˌ)siː(ˌ)piːˈjuː/ /ˌsi(ˌ)piˈju/ CPUs n
CVE
(computer hardware) Initialism of central processing unit.

Cadmus /ˈkædməs/ pn
Kadmos
(Greek mythology) A Phoenician prince, son of king Agenor of Tyre. Was sent by his royal parents to seek and return his sister Europa after being abducted from Phoenicia by Zeus. Credited with founding Greek city of Thebes and inventing Greek alphabet.
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Caesar /ˈkaɪzɑɹ/ /ˈkaɪzɑː/ /ˈkaɪzə/ /ˈkaɪzəɹ/ /ˈsizəɹ/ /ˈsiːzə/ Caesares Caesars n
caesar
A title of Roman emperors.

Caesar /ˈkaɪzɑɹ/ /ˈkaɪzɑː/ /ˈkaɪzə/ /ˈkaɪzəɹ/ /ˈsizəɹ/ /ˈsiːzə/ Caesares Caesars pn
Caesar
An ancient Roman family name, notably that of Julius Caesar.

Caesar salad Caesar salads n
caesarsalade
(gastronomy, countable, and, uncountable) A type of salad, generally made from romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan cheese, coddled or hard-boiled eggs, fresh-ground black pepper and Worcestershire sauce.
A serving of such salad.

Caesar's wife must be above suspicion proverb
Caesars vrouw moet boven alle verdenking verheven zijn

Caesarean section Caesarean sections n
keizersnede
Delivery of a baby through an incision in the womb.

Cagayan Valley pn
Cagayan-vallei
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Caiaphas /ˈkaɪ.ə.fəs/ pn
Kajafas
A Jewish high priest in the first century CE who is said to have organized the plot to kill Jesus.

Cain /keɪn/ [kʰeɪn] pn
Kaïn
(biblical character) The son of Adam and Eve who killed his brother Abel.

Cairo /keɪɹoʊ/ /kɛɹoʊ/ /ˈkaɪɹoʊ/ pn
Caïro
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Calabria /kəˈleɪbɹiːə/ /kəˈlæbɹiːə/ pn
Calabrië
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Calapan /ˈkɑlɑpæn/ pn
Calapan
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Caledonia /kælɪˈdəʊnɪə/ pn
Caledonië
(archaic, poetic) Scotland, the northern part of the island of Great Britain.

Caledonian /ˌkæləˈdoʊni.ən/ /ˌkæləˈdəʊni.ən/ more Caledonian most Caledonian adj
Caledonisch Schots
In or from Caledonia; (jocularly) Scottish.
In or from New Caledonia.

Caledonian /ˌkæləˈdoʊni.ən/ /ˌkæləˈdəʊni.ən/ Caledonians n
Caledonische Caledoniër
A native or inhabitant of Caledonia; a Scot.

California /-njə/ /ˌkæl.ɪˈfoɹ.ni.ə/ /ˌkæl.ɪˈfoɹ.njə/ /ˌkæl.ɪˈfɔɹ.njə/ /ˌkæl.ɪˈfɔː.ni.ə/ /ˌkæl.ɪˈfɔː.njə/ /ˌkæl.ɪˈfɔː.nɪ.ə/ [ˌkʰæl.ɪˈfo̞ɹ.njə] Californias pn
Californië
Several places in the United States.

California quail California quail n
californische kuifkwartel
A quail native to California and areas of neighboring states, but introduced elsewhere, Callipepla californica

Californian more Californian most Californian adj
Californisch
Of or relating to California.

Californian Californians n
Californiër
A native or resident of the state of California in the United States of America.

Calliope /kə.ˈlaɪ.ə.pi/ /kə.ˈliː.ə.pi/ pn
Kalliope
(Greek god) The Muse of eloquence and epic or heroic poetry; the mother of Orpheus with Apollo.

Callovian pn
Callovien

Caltanissetta pn
Caltanissetta
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Calvin /ˈkælvɪn/ pn
Calvijn
A surname from French or Spanish, notably borne by John Calvin, French Protestant theologian.

Calvinism Calvinisms n
calvinisme Calvinisme
The Christian religious tradition based upon the doctrines and forms of Christian practice of several Protestant reformers, especially John Calvin, in contrast to Catholicism, Lutheranism, Anabaptism, and Arminianism. One distinctive trait of the system is its Augustinian doctrine of predestination, which teaches that God has elected some for salvation, apart from anything they do or believe.

Cambodia [kæmˈboʊdi.ə] pn
Cambodja
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Cambodian adj
Cambodjaans
of, from, or pertaining to Cambodia, the Cambodian people, or the Khmer language

Cambodian Cambodians n
Cambodjaan Cambodjaanse
(countable) a person from Cambodia or of Cambodian descent

Cambrian /ˈkam.bɹɪ.ən/ /ˈkeɪm.bɹi.ən/ /ˈkæm.bɹi.ən/ more Cambrian most Cambrian adj
cambrisch
(geology) Of a geologic period within the Paleozoic era; comprises lower, middle and Furongian epochs from about 542 to 490 million years ago.

Cambrian /ˈkam.bɹɪ.ən/ /ˈkeɪm.bɹi.ən/ /ˈkæm.bɹi.ən/ pn
cambrium
(geology) The Cambrian period.

Cambrian explosion /ˈkam.bɹɪ.ən ɪkˈspləʊ.ʒən/ /ˈkæm.bɹi.ən ɛkˈsploʊ.ʒən/ Cambrian explosions pn
Cambrische explosie
(evolutionary, _, biology) The relatively rapid appearance, during the Cambrian Period around 541 million years ago, of most major animal phyla, as demonstrated in the fossil record.

Cameroon /kæməˈɹuːn/ pn
Kameroen
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Cameroonian adj
Kameroens
Of, from, or pertaining to Cameroon, the Cameroonian people or the Cameroonian language.

Cameroonian Cameroonians n
Kameroener Kameroense
A person from Cameroon or of Cameroonian descent.

Campania pn
Campanië
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Campine pn
Kempen
A region to the east of the city of Antwerp, Belgium (in the provinces of Antwerp and Limburg), and southwest of Eindhoven, the Netherlands (in the province of North Brabant).

Canaan /ˈkeɪneɪən/ /ˈkeɪniən/ /ˈkeɪnən/ pn
Kanaän
The name of multiple places in North America named after the historic region, including:

Canaan Dog Canaan Dogs n
Kanaän-hond
A herding dog native to Israel.

Canaanite /ˈkeɪnənaɪt/ more Canaanite most Canaanite adj
Kanaänitisch
Of or pertaining to this sect or its followers; Canaanitic.

Canaanite /ˈkeɪnənaɪt/ Canaanites n
Kanaäniet
A member of the ancient Semitic people who occupied Canaan before its conquest by Israelites.

Canada /ˈkænədə/ [kʰeənədə] [kʰɛəɾ̃əɾə] Canadas pn
Canada
(historical) Lower Canada 1791–1840 (also Canada East 1840–1867, now province of Quebec) or respectively Upper Canada (Canada West, now province of Ontario), often “the Canadas” (or politically, “United Canada” 1840–1867).
(historical) (1608–1763) The most active province of New France. Nowadays corresponds to the territory of much of Quebec, Ontario, and several US states (aligning with the Saint Lawrence River and Ottawa River plains and Great Lakes plains, and Laurentian Mountains)

Canada goose Canada geese n
canadagans grote Canadese gans
A large goose, Branta canadensis.

Canadian /kə.ˈneɪ.di.ən/ [kʰə.ˈneɪ.ɾi.ən] more Canadian most Canadian adj
Canadees
Of, belonging to, or relating to Canada, its people or culture.
(informal) Of, belonging to, or relating to Canadian English.

Canadian /kə.ˈneɪ.di.ən/ [kʰə.ˈneɪ.ɾi.ən] Canadians n
Canadees Canadese
A native or inhabitant of Canada.
(sports, informal) Canadian national championship.
(sports) canoe (short for Canadian canoe, as opposed to kayak)

Canadian /kə.ˈneɪ.di.ən/ [kʰə.ˈneɪ.ɾi.ən] pn
Canadees Canadees-Engels
(informal) The English language (spoken or written) as used in Canada; Canadian English.

Canadianization Canadianizations n
Canadianisatie
The process of making or becoming Canadian or more Canadian.

Canal Zone pn
Kanaalzone
The Panama Canal Zone.

Canarian adj
Canarisch

Canarian Canarians n
Canarische Canariër

Canary Islander Canary Islanders n
Canarische Canariër
Someone from the Canary Islands

Canary Islands /kəˈnɛəɹi ˌaɪləndz/ pn
Canarische Eilanden
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Canberra /ˈkæmbɹə/ /ˈkænbəɹə/ /ˈkænbɹə/ /ˈkænˌbɛɹə/ pn
Canberra
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Cancer /ˈkænsə/ /ˈkænsɚ/ pn
Kreeft
(zodiac constellations) A constellation of the zodiac supposedly shaped like a crab.
(astrology) The zodiac sign for the crab, ruled by the Moon and covering June 22 - July 22 (tropical astrology) or July 16 - August 15 (sidereal astrology).

Candlemas /ˈkæn.dəl.məs/ Candlemases n
lichtmis
The festival in the Christian year celebrated on February 2nd. It commemorates the purification of the Virgin Mary and the presentation of the infant Jesus in the Temple.

Cannae /ˈkæniː/ pn
Canne
(historical) A village in the Apulia region of south east Italy, known as the site of a battle in 216 B.C. in which the Carthaginians under Hannibal defeated the Romans

Cannizzaro reaction Cannizzaro reactions n
Cannizzaro-reactie
(organic chemistry) The disproportionation of an aldehyde into an alcohol and a carboxylic acid.

Cantabria /kænˈtæbɹiə/ pn
Cantabrië
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Cantabrian more Cantabrian most Cantabrian adj
Cantabrisch
From, or pertaining to, Cantabria

Cantabrian Cantabrians n
Cantaber Cantabrische Cantabriër
Someone from Cantabria.

Cantonese /kæn.təˈniz/ /kæn.təˈniːz/ adj
Kantonees
Relating to the city of Guangzhou (Canton) or the province of Guangdong.
Relating to Cantonese people.
Relating to Cantonese language.
Relating to Cantonese food/cuisine.

Cantonese /kæn.təˈniz/ /kæn.təˈniːz/ Cantonese n
Kantonees Kantonese
(countable) An inhabitant of Canton; a person of Canton descent.
Kantonees
(uncountable) A dialect of the Cantonese language, spoken in Guangzhou (Canton), Hong Kong, Macau, and treated as the standard dialect of the Cantonese language.

Canute /kəˈn(j)uːt/ pn
Knoet
(historical) A en given name used in England from the eleventh to the thirteenth century.

Cape Colony pn
Kaapkolonie
(historical) A British colony in present-day South Africa and Namibia, named for the Cape of Good Hope.

Cape Town /ˈkeɪp ˌtaʊn/ pn
Kaapstad
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Cape Verde /keɪp ˈvɝd/ /keɪp ˈvɝdi/ pn
Kaapverdië
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Cape Verdean adj
Kaapverdiaans Kaapverdisch
Of, from, or pertaining to Cape Verde, the Cape Verdean people or the Cape Verdean language.

Cape Verdean Cape Verdeans n
Kaapverdiaan Kaapverdische Kaapverdiër
A person from Cape Verde or of Cape Verdean descent.

Cape Verdean Creole pn
Kaapverdisch Creools
A creole language spoken in Cape Verde.

Cape gooseberry Cape gooseberries n
goudbes lampionplant
The fruit of this plant.

Cape lion Cape lions n
Kaapse leeuw
A lion of the extinct population of subspecies Panthera leo melanochaita which inhabited the Cape of Good Hope.

Cape of Good Hope pn
Kaap de Goede Hoop
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Cape teal Cape teals n
Kaapse taling
Anas capensis, a dabbling duck of open wetlands in sub-Saharan Africa

Cape wagtail Cape wagtails n
Kaapse kwikstaart
A wagtail of species Motacilla capensis, of the family Motacillidae, widespread in southern Africa

Capella pn
Capella
(star) : A bright double star in the constellation Auriga; Alpha (α) Aurigae.

Capernaum pn
Kafarnaüm
A biblical town in Galilee, archaeological site.

Capetonian /keɪpˈtəniən/ Capetonians n
Capetoniaanse Capetoniër
A person from Cape Town.

Capitanian pn
Capitanien
(geology, paleontology) A subdivision of the Permian period.

Capitol pn
Capitool
The building in Washington, D.C., in which both houses of the Congress of the United States meet.

Capitoline Hill pn
Capitolijn
The highest of the seven hills of Rome.

Cappadocia /-ˈdoʊkiə/ /kæpəˈdoʊʃə/ pn
Cappadocië
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Capricorn /ˈkæp.ɹɪˌkɔɹn/ /ˈkæp.ɹɪˌkɔːn/ pn
Steenbok
(astrology) : The zodiac sign for the goat, ruled by Saturn and covering December 22 – January 20 (tropical astrology) or January 15 – February 14 (sidereal astrology).

Capricornus /ˌkæpɹɪˈkɔːnəs/ /ˌkæpɹɪˈkɔːɹnəs/ pn
Steenbok
(constellation) a constellation of the zodiac supposedly shaped like a goat

Capuchin Capuchins n
kapucijner
A member of an order of Roman Catholic friars.

Caracalla /ˌkærəˈkælə/ pn
Caracalla
A Roman emperor who ruled from 211 to 217 C.E..

Caracas /kəˈɹækəs/ pn
Caracas
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Carcassonne /ˌkɑɹkəˈsoʊn/ /ˌkɑɹkəˈsən/ /ˌkɑːkəˈsɒn/ /ˌkɑːkəˈsən/ pn
Carcassonne
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(board games) A board game where players have to place tiles and score features.

Cardiff /ˈkɑɹdɪf/ /ˈkɑːdɪf/ pn
Cardiff
(metonymic) the Welsh government
Synonym of Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California.

Care Bears pn
Troetelbeertjes
A fictional group of multi-colored bear characters, originally painted in 1981 by artist Elena Kucharik to be used on greeting cards from American Greetings but in 1983, the characters were turned into plush teddy bears.

Cariban adj
Caribisch

Caribbean /kəˈɹɪbiən/ /ˌkæɹɪˈbiːən/ adj
Caraïbisch Caribisch
Pertaining to the sea and region of the western Atlantic bounded by South America, Central America, and the islands of the West Indies (such as Cuba and Hispaniola).

Caribbean /kəˈɹɪbiən/ /ˌkæɹɪˈbiːən/ pn
Caraïben
The countries that occupy the region of the western Atlantic bounded by South America, Central America, and the islands of the West Indies (such as Cuba and Hispaniola)

Caribbean Hindustani pn
Caraïbisch-Hindoestani
An Indo-Aryan language spoken in the Caribbean, brought to the region from India.

Caribbean Netherlands /kəˈɹɪbi.ən ˈnɛðə(ɹ)ləndz/ /ˌkæɹɪˈbiːən ˈnɛðə(ɹ)ləndz/ pn
Caribisch Nederland
The three special municipalities of the Netherlands that are located in the Caribbean: Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba.

Caribbean Sea pn
Caraïbische Zee
A tropical sea in the Western Hemisphere, part of the Atlantic Ocean, southeast of the Gulf of Mexico.

Carinthia /kəˈrɪnθiə/ pn
Karinthië
A federal state of modern Austria, with its capital in Klagenfurt.

Carolina wren Carolina wrens n
Carolina-winterkoning
A common species of wren (Thryothorus ludovicianus) found throughout the eastern United States and nearby areas. It is the state bird of South Carolina.

Carolingian /ˌkæɹ.əˈlɪn.d͡ʒi.ən/ /ˌkɛɹ.əˈlɪn.d͡ʒi.ən/ more Carolingian most Carolingian adj
Karolingische
Of or pertaining to the dynasty that ruled parts of western Europe from the 7th to the 9th centuries.

Carpathia pn
Karpatië
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Carpathian more Carpathian most Carpathian adj
Karpatisch
Of or relating to the Carpathians.

Carpathians /kɑː(ɹ)ˈpeɪ.θi.ənz/ pn
Karpaten
A large mountainous system in Central Europe, mainly in Transylvania (Romania) and the Polish (Silesian)-Slovak border region.

Carpenter Carpenters pn
Timmerman
A surname originating as an occupation derived from the trade name carpenter.

Cartesian /kɑɹˈti.ʒən/ /kɑːɹ ˈtiːziən/ adj
cartesisch
Of, or pertaining to, Descartes, his mathematical methods, or his philosophy, especially with regard to its emphasis on logical analysis and its mechanistic interpretation of physical nature.
(mathematics, cartography) Of, or pertaining to, co-ordinates based on mutually orthogonal axes.

Cartesian coordinate Cartesian coordinates n
cartesiaans assenstelsel
(geometry) The coordinates of a point measured from an origin along a horizontal axis from left to right (the x-axis) and along a vertical axis from bottom to top (the y-axis). This can be extended to three-dimensions by the z-axis perpendicular to the x- and y-axes.

Cartesian product Cartesian products n
cartesisch product kruisproduct
(set theory) The set of all possible pairs of elements whose components are members of two sets. Notation: X \times Y = \{(x,y)\|x\in X \land y\in Y\}.

Carthage /ˈkɑɹθɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkɑːθɪdʒ/ pn
Carthago
Several places in the United States:

Carthaginian /ˌkɑɹθəˈd͡ʒɪniən/ /ˌkɑːθəˈd͡ʒɪniən/ adj
Carthaags Punisch
Of or pertaining to Carthage.

Carthaginian /ˌkɑɹθəˈd͡ʒɪniən/ /ˌkɑːθəˈd͡ʒɪniən/ Carthaginians n
Carthager Puniër
A native or inhabitant of Carthage.

Casablanca /kæsəˈblæŋkə/ pn
Casablanca
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Casanova /ˌkæsəˈnoʊvə/ /ˌkæsəˈnəʊvə/ /ˌkæzəˈnoʊvə/ /ˌkæzəˈnəʊvə/ Casanovas n
casanova
A promiscuous, philandering man.

Caspian Sea /ˈkæspi.ən ˈsiː/ pn
Kaspische Zee
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Caspian gull Caspian gulls n
Pontische meeuw
Larus cachinnans, a large gull.

Caspian tern Caspian terns n
reuzenstern
A widely distributed species of tern, Hydroprogne caspia syn. Hydroprogne tschegrava.

Caspian tit Caspian tits n
iraanse rouwmees
Poecile hyrcanus, a small bird of the tit family Paridae

Cassia crossbill Cassia crossbills n
idahokruisbek
Loxia sinesciuris, a passerine bird in the family Fringillidae, endemic to the South Hills and Albion Mountains in southern Idaho.

Castelnau's antshrike Castelnau's antshrikes n
Castelnau-mierklauwier
A passerine bird of the antbird family, Thamnophilus cryptoleucus.

Castile /kasˈtiːɫ/ /kəsˈtiːl/ pn
Castilië
A medieval kingdom (and previously a county) in the Iberian Peninsula.
A vaguely defined region of central Spain generally corresponding to the regions of Old and New Castile.

Castile and León pn
Castilië en León
The largest of the autonomous communities of Spain, in the central north of the country.

Castile soap Castile soaps n
Castilië zeep
A kind of fine, hard, white or mottled soap, originally made with olive oil.

Castilian /kəˈstɪljən/ pn
Castiliaans
(inexact, sometimes, _, offensive) Synonym of Spanish, the language of Spain and its former colonies.

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

Catalan /ˈkæ.tə.lən/ /ˈkæ.tə.ˌlæn/ Catalans n
Catalaan Catalaanse Catalaans
A native or inhabitant of Catalonia.

Catalan /ˈkæ.tə.lən/ /ˈkæ.tə.ˌlæn/ pn
Catalaans
The Romance language of Catalonia, an autonomous region in the northeast of Spain, also spoken in the Valencian autonomous region (where the language is officially named valencià), the Balearic Islands, Andorra, Roussillon in France, and the Sardinian city of Alghero.

Catalanness n
Catalaansheid
Identification or conformity with Catalan values and customs.

Catalonia /ˌkæt.əˈləʊn.i.ə/ pn
Catalonië
(historical) A traditional region and former principality, including the autonomous community of Catalonia, the Aragon Strip and the region of Northern Catalonia (France).

Cathar /ˈkæθɑɹ/ Cathari Cathars n
Cathaar Kathaar
A member of certain so self-styled Novatian and other medieval Christian sects embracing a form of dualism and extraordinary practices purportedly adhering to Mary Magdalene's teachings, persecuted by Roman Catholics as heretics.

Catharist more Catharist most Catharist adj
Cathaars Kathaars
Relating to Cathari or Catharism.

Catherine /ˈkæθ(ə)ɹɪn/ pn
Catharijne
A en given name.

Catholic /ˈkæθ(ə)lɪk/ more Catholic most Catholic adj
katholiek
Of the Western Christian church, as differentiated from e.g. the Orthodox church.
rooms-katholiek
Of the Roman Catholic church in particular.

Catholic /ˈkæθ(ə)lɪk/ Catholics n
katholiek
A member of a Catholic church.

Catholic Church Catholic Churches n
Katholieke Kerk
The Catholic Church, which consists of 24 particular churches in full communion with the Pope as the Bishop of Rome.

Catholicism /kəˈθɒlɪsɪzm/ Catholicisms n
katholicisme Katholizism
The faiths, practices and doctrines of the Catholic Church, usually the Roman Catholic Church.

Catsian adj
catsiaans
Of or pertaining to Jacob Cats (1577–1660), Dutch poet, humorist, jurist and politician, best known for his emblem books.

Caucasus /ˈkɔːkəsəs/ pn
Kaukasus
(geopolitical) A geopolitical region in Eastern Europe, deriving its name from the aforementioned mountains.

Cayenne /kaɪˈɛn/ /keɪˈɛn/ pn
Cayenne
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Cayman Islands pn
Caymaneilanden Kaaimaneilanden
(metonym) offshore bank accounts based in the Cayman Islands.

Caymanian adj
Caymaneilands Kaaimaneilands
Of, from, or pertaining to the Cayman Islands, or the Caymanian people.

Caymanian Caymanians n
Kaaimaneilandse Caymaneilander Caymaneilandse Kaaimaneilander
A person born and raised in the Cayman Islands, or a person of Caymanian descent

Cebes pn
Kebes
An ancient Greek philosopher from Thebes.

Cebuano /sɛˈbwɑːnoʊ/ /sɛˈbwɑːnəʊ/ pn
Cebuano
A language spoken in the Philippines in and near the province of Cebu.

Celsius /ˈsɛlsiəs/ /ˈsɛlʃəs/ adj
Celsius
Related to a metric temperature scale, originally defined as having the freezing point of water as 0 degrees and its boiling point as 100 degrees, at standard atmospheric pressure. The standardized definition has 0.01 °C as the triple point of water, and a difference in temperature of 1 °C corresponds to 1⁄273.16 of the difference in temperature between the triple point and the absolute zero.

Celt /kɛlt/ /sɛlt/ Celts n
Kelt
(historical) A member of one of the ancient peoples of Western Europe called Celtae by the Romans.

Celtiberian /ˌkɛlt.aɪˈbɪ(ə)r.i.ən/ /ˌkɛlt.ɪˈbɪ(ə)r.i.ən/ /ˌsɛlt.aɪˈbɪ(ə)r.i.ən/ /ˌsɛlt.ɪˈbɪ(ə)r.i.ən/ Celtiberians n
Celtiberen
A member of a Celtic people living in the Iberian Peninsula, chiefly in what is now north central Spain, before and during the Roman Empire.

Celtic /ˈkɛltɪk/ /ˈsɛltɪk/ more Celtic most Celtic adj
Keltisch
Of or relating to the Celts.

Celtic Sea pn
Keltische Zee
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Cenomanian pn
Cenomanien

Cenozoic /k/ /s/ /ˌkeɪnəʊˈzəʊɪk/ /ˌkɛnɵˈzoʊɪk/ /ˌsinɵˈzoʊɪk/ /ˌsiːnɵˈzəʊɪk/ /ˌsɛnɵˈzoʊɪk/ /ˌsɛnɵˈzəʊɪk/ pn
Cenozoïcum
(geology) A geologic era within the Phanerozoic eon comprising the Paleogene, Neogene and Quaternary periods from about 65 million years ago to the present, when the continents moved to their current position and modern plants and animals evolved.

Central Africa pn
Centraal-Afrika Midden-Afrika
A core region of the African continent which includes Burundi, the Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Rwanda.

Central African adj
Centraal-Afrikaans
Of, from, or pertaining to Central Africa or to the Central African people.

Central African Central Africans n
Centraal-Afrikaan Centraal-Afrikaanse
A person from Central Africa (the Central African Republic) or of Central African descent.

Central African Republic /ˈsɛntɹəl ˈæfɹɪkən ɹɪˈpʌblɪk/ pn
Centraal-Afrikaanse Republiek
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Central America /ˌsɛntɹəl əˈmɛɹɪkə/ pn
Centraal-Amerika Midden-Amerika
The part of continental North America which lies between Mexico and South America.

Central American adj
Centraal-Amerikaans
Of or pertaining to Central America

Central American Central Americans n
Centraal-Amerikaan
A native or inhabitant of Central America

Central Asia pn
Centraal-Azië
A landlocked area of continental Asia comprising Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. In the USSR and the modern Russia, the area is called Middle Asia (Средняя Азия).

Central Europe /ˈsɛntɹəl ˈjʊəɹəp/ /ˈsɛntɹəl ˈjʊɹəp/ pn
Midden-Europa Centraal-Europa
A geographic region in the center of Europe, usually including Austria, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Croatia and Germany.

Central Plain pn
Centrale Vlakte
The region on the lower reaches of the Yellow River which formed the cradle of Chinese civilization.

Centre-Val de Loire /ˌsɛntə væl ˈdə lwɑː/ /ˌsɛntə vɑːl ˈdə lwɑː/ pn
Centre-Loiredal Centre-Val de Loire
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Cepheus /ˈsiːfi.əs/ /ˈsiːfjuːs/ pn
Cepheus
(constellation) A circumpolar constellation of the northern sky, located between Draco and Cassiopeia and representing the king Cepheus from Greek myth. It contains the star Alderamin.

Cetti's warbler /ˈtʃɛtiz/ Cetti's warblers n
Cetti's zanger
A small, Old World passerine bird, Cettia cetti, of the warbler family (Sylviidae).

Ceylon /seɪˈlɑn/ /siˈlɑn/ /sɪˈlɒn/ pn
Ceylon

Ceylonese more Ceylonese most Ceylonese adj
Ceylonees
Of or pertaining to Ceylon.

Ceylonese Ceylonese Ceyloneses n
Ceylonees Ceylonese
A native of Ceylon.

Chad /t͡ʃæd/ pn
Tsjaad
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Chadian adj
Tsjadisch
Of, from, or pertaining to Chad, a country in Africa.

Chadian Chadians n
Tsjadische Tsjadiër
A person from Chad or of Chadian descent.

Chakavian pn
čakavisch

Chaldea /kælˈdi.ə/ pn
Chaldea
A region in the southern portion of Babylonia, Lower Mesopotamia, lying chiefly on the right bank of the Euphrates, but commonly used to refer to the whole of the Mesopotamian plain.

Chaldean Catholic Church pn
Chaldeeuws-Katholieke Kerk
(Christianity) An Eastern Catholic particular church (sui juris), which uses the Chaldean rite, in full communion with the Holy See and the rest of the Catholic Church.

Champagne Champagnes n
Champagne
region of France

Champions League pn
Champions League
(soccer) The highest-level European club football (soccer) tournament, organised by UEFA.

Changhsingian pn
Changhsingien

Channel Islands /ˈtʃænəl ˌaɪləndz/ pn
Kanaaleilanden
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Channel Tunnel pn
Kanaaltunnel
(rail) The man-made tunnel under the English Channel joining England and France.

Chapman's antshrike Chapman's antshrikes n
Chapmam-mierklauwier
A passerine bird of the antbird family (Thamnophilus zarumae).

Charlemagne /ˈʃɑɹləˌmeɪn/ /ˈʃɑːləˌmeɪn/ /ˈʃɑːrləmeɪn/ /ˌʃɑːrləˈmeɪn/ pn
Karel de Grote
One of the kings of the Franks from 768 to 814, crowned Holy Roman Emperor in 800 until his death in 814.

Charleroi /ˈʃɑː(ɹ)ləɹwɑː/ /ˈʃɑː(ɹ)ləɹɔɪ/ pn
Charleroi Karelskoning
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Charles /t͡ʃɑɹlz/ /t͡ʃɑːlz/ /t͡ʃɑ˞lz/ Charleses pn
Karel Charel
A en given name.

Chartism Chartisms pn
chartisme
(historical) A working-class movement for political and social reform in the United Kingdom during the mid-19th century.

Chattian pn
Chattien
(geology, paleontology) A subdivision of the Oligocene epoch.

Cheboksary /ˌt͡ʃɛbɒkˈsæɹiː/ pn
Tsjeboksary
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Chechen /ˈtʃɛ.tʃən/ /ˈtʃɛ.tʃɛn/ adj
Tsjetsjeens
Of or relating to the Chechen people.

Chechen /ˈtʃɛ.tʃən/ /ˈtʃɛ.tʃɛn/ pn
Tsjetsjeens
The language of the Chechens, a member of the Nakh family.

Chechnya /ˈt͡ʃɛtʃ.ni.ə/ [ˈt͡ʃɛtʃ.ɲi.ə] pn
Tsjetsjenië
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Cheddar cheese Cheddar cheeses n
Cheddar
Any similar cheese made anywhere in the world.

Chennai /ˈt͡ʃɛnaɪ/ pn
Chennai
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Cherkasy pn
Tsjerkasy
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Chernihiv /-ˈnihɪv/ /t͡ʃəɹˈnihiv/ /t͡ʃəˈniːhiːv/ /t͡ʃɛɹ-/ /ˈt͡ʃəɹnəˌhiv/ pn
Tsjernihiv
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Chernivtsi /t͡ʃəniːvˈtsiː/ /t͡ʃəɹnivˈtsi/ /t͡ʃəɹˈnivtsi/ /t͡ʃəˈniːvtsi/ pn
Tsjernivtsi
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Cherokee /ˈt͡ʃɛ.ɹə.ˌkiː/ pn
Cherokee
An indigenous North American people.
Their Iroquoian language, spoken in Oklahoma and North Carolina.
A syllabary for the Cherokee language invented by Sequoyah.

Cheshire cheese Cheshire cheeses n
Cheshire
A dense and crumbly cheese produced in the English county of Cheshire.

Chianti /kiˈænti/ /kiˈɑnti/ /kɪˈantɪ/ Chiantis n
chianti
A Tuscan red wine.

Chicago /ʃəˈkɑː.ɡo/ /ʃəˈkɔː.ɡo/ /ʃɪˈkɑ.ɡoʊ/ /ʃɪˈkɑː.ɡəʊ/ /ʃɪˈkɔ.ɡoʊ/ [ʃɪˈkä(ː).ɡo] pn
Chicago
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Chickasaw /ˈtʃɪkəsɔː/ Chickasaw Chickasaws n
Chickasaw
A member of a Native American tribe/nation, now concentrated in southeastern Oklahoma.

Chickasaw /ˈtʃɪkəsɔː/ pn
Chickasaw
The Muskogean language of this tribe.

Chihuahua /t͡ʃɪˈwaʊ(w).ə/ /t͡ʃɪˈwɑːwɑː/ Chihuahuas n
chihuahua
The smallest breed of dog in the world, originating in Mexico and having large erect ears.

Childermas Childermases pn
Onnozele Kinderen
(Christianity) A religious service and holiday commemorating the supposed Massacre of the Innocents in Judea around the time of the birth of Christ, typically observed on 28 December in Western Christianity and 29 December in Eastern Christianity; in Spanish and Latin American contexts, the day is frequently filled with light-hearted pranks similar to April Fools' Day.

Chile /ˈt͡ʃileɪ/ /ˈt͡ʃilɛ/ /ˈt͡ʃiː.leɪ/ /ˈt͡ʃɪl.e/ /ˈt͡ʃɪli/ pn
Chili
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Chilean /t͡ʃɪˈleɪən/ /t͡ʃɪˈliːən/ /ˈt͡ʃɪli.ən/ adj
Chileens Chileense
Of, from, or pertaining to the nation or culture of Chile or its people.

Chilean /t͡ʃɪˈleɪən/ /t͡ʃɪˈliːən/ /ˈt͡ʃɪli.ən/ Chileans n
Chileense Chileen
A person from Chile or of Chilean descent.

Chilean eagle Chilean eagles n
Chiliarend
the black-chested buzzard eagle, Geranoaetus melanoleucus (formerly Buteo melanoleucus).

Chilean flamingo Chilean flamingos n
Chiliflamingo
a species of flamingo, Phoenicopterus chilensis, found in temperate South America

China /ˈt͡ʃaɪnə/ [ˈt͡ʃ(ʰ)aɪ̯nə] Chinas pn
China
A nation or civilization occupying the country around the Yellow, Yangtze, and Pearl Rivers in East Asia, taken as a whole under its various dynasties.
The principal state in this country, including (historical) an empire under various dynasties and (since 1949) the People's Republic of China.

Chinese /t͡ʃaɪˈniːz/ /ˈt͡ʃaɪniːz/ /ˈt͡ʃaɪˌniz/ /ˈt͡ʃʌɪˌniz/ /ˌt͡ʃaɪˈniz/ /ˌt͡ʃʌɪˈniz/ [ˈt͡ʃəɪˌniˑz] [ˌt͡ʃəɪˈniːz] more Chinese most Chinese adj
Chinees Chinese
Of, from, or related to a language native to Han Chinese persons, often used generally of Chinese characters or particularly to refer to Standard Mandarin.

Chinese /t͡ʃaɪˈniːz/ /ˈt͡ʃaɪniːz/ /ˈt͡ʃaɪˌniz/ /ˈt͡ʃʌɪˌniz/ /ˌt͡ʃaɪˈniz/ /ˌt͡ʃʌɪˈniz/ [ˈt͡ʃəɪˌniˑz] [ˌt͡ʃəɪˈniːz] Chinese Chineses n
Chinees Chinese
(countable, chiefly, in the plural) A person/people from China or of Chinese descent.
chinees
(uncountable) Chinese cuisine.

Chinese /t͡ʃaɪˈniːz/ /ˈt͡ʃaɪniːz/ /ˈt͡ʃaɪˌniz/ /ˈt͡ʃʌɪˌniz/ /ˌt͡ʃaɪˈniz/ /ˌt͡ʃʌɪˈniz/ [ˈt͡ʃəɪˌniˑz] [ˌt͡ʃəɪˈniːz] pn
Chinees Chinezen
(uncountable, collective) The citizens of China, particularly citizens of the People's Republic of China.
Chinees
(uncountable) The branch of the Sino-Tibetan language family including Mandarin, Cantonese, Shanghainese, Minnan, and other closely related language varieties and dialects.

Chinese Crested Dog Chinese Crested Dogs n
Chinese gekuifde naakthond
A toy dog that resembles a long-snouted Chihuahua with tufts of hair about the head and ears, tail and feet.

Chinese Taipei pn
Chinees Taipei
A name under which the Republic of China (Taiwan) participates in international organisations.

Chinese character Chinese characters n
Chinees teken
Any character used in the written form of several languages of China, Japan, Korea and Vietnam.

Chinese whispers n
doorfluistertje
(games, mostly, UK) A game for several players in which a phrase, whispered by each person in turn to their neighbour, is often unwittingly misunderstood as it is transferred, to humorous effect by the time it reaches the last person and is compared with the original phrase.

Chinglish more Chinglish most Chinglish adj
Chinees Engels
(sometimes, derogatory) Of or resembling English that is influenced by the Chinese language.

Chink /t͡ʃɪŋk/ Chinks n
spleetoog
(slang, offensive, ethnic slur) A person of perceived Chinese ethnicity.

Chitral pn
Chitral
The capital of the Chitral District, situated on the western bank of the Chitral River, in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. It also served as the capital of the princely state of Chitral until 1969.

Chittagong pn
Xetigam
One of the eleven districts in the Chittagong Division of Bangladesh.

Chișinău /ˌkɪʃɪˈnaʊ/ pn
Chisinau
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Christ /kɹaɪst/ pn
Christus
(Christianity) The anointed one, the Messiah predicted by the Old Testament.
(Christianity) A title given to Jesus of Nazareth, seen as the fulfiller of the messianic prophecy.

Christadelphian Christadelphians n
Broeder in Christus
A member of a particular nontrinitarian Christian denomination founded in the mid-19th century.

Christchurch /ˈkɹaɪs(t).tʃøːtʃ/ /ˈkɹaɪst.tʃɜːtʃ/ pn
Christchurch
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Christendom /ˈkɹɪsn̩dəm/ Christendoms n
christenheid
The Christian world; Christ's Church on Earth. [from 14th c.]

Christian /ˈkɹɪstjən/ /ˈkɹɪst͡ʃən/ /ˈkɹɪʃt͡ʃən/ more Christian most Christian adj
christelijk christen
(not comparable) Of, like or relating to Christianity or Christians.

Christian /ˈkɹɪstjən/ /ˈkɹɪst͡ʃən/ /ˈkɹɪʃt͡ʃən/ Christians n
christen christin
(obsolete, England) A European, especially though not necessarily of the Christian religion.

Christian /ˈkɹɪstjən/ /ˈkɹɪst͡ʃən/ /ˈkɹɪʃt͡ʃən/ Christians pn
Christiaan Christina
A en given name found in England since the twelfth century.
A en given name of medieval usage, rare today.

Christian Democracy n
christendemocratie
A political ideology incorporating traditional family and church values alongside progressive values, such as welfare. It is closely linked with Roman Catholicism and its philosophy of economic and social justice.

Christian Democrat Christian Democrats n
christendemocraat christendemocrate
(politics) A supporter of Christian Democracy.

Christian Democratic more Christian Democratic most Christian Democratic adj
christendemocratisch
Of or pertaining to Christian Democracy or Christian Democrats.

Christian name Christian names n
doopnaam
(Christianity) A first name formally given to a child at a Christian baptism.

Christianity /ˌkɹɪstiˈænɪti/ /ˌkɹɪst͡ʃiˈænɪti/ Christianities pn
christendom
An Abrahamic religion originating from the community of the followers of Jesus Christ.

Christianization Christianizations n
kerstening
The act or process of converting or being converted to Christianity.

Christianize v
kerstenen
(transitive) To cause to convert to Christianity.

Christina /kɹɪsˈtiːnə/ pn
Christina
A en given name.

Christmas /ˈkɹɪsməs/ Christmases Christmasses pn
Kerstmis kerst
(originally, Christianity) A festival or holiday commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ and incorporating various Christian, pre-Christian, pagan, and secular customs, which in Western Christianity is celebrated on December 25 (Christmas Day) in most places.

Christmas Day Christmas Days n
kerstdag
The day on which Christmas is celebrated. It is December 25 in the West, and January 7 in some Eastern Orthodox churches.

Christmas Eve Christmas Eves pn
kerstavond
The evening before Christmas Day.
The day before Christmas Day.

Christmas Island pn
Christmaseiland Kersteiland
A non-self-governing territory of Australia, located in the Indian Ocean.

Christmas Islander Christmas Islanders n
Christmaseilander Christmaseilandse
A person from Christmas Island, or having that ancestry.

Christmas box Christmas boxes n
kerstpakket
(historical) A bonus or gift given by an employer to an employee, by a master/mistress to his/her servants, or by a householder to delivery persons at Christmas time, traditionally on Boxing Day.

Christmas card Christmas cards n
kerstkaart
A greeting card that is decorated in a manner that celebrates Christmas.

Christmas carol Christmas carols n
kerstlied
(music genre) A carol (song or hymn) whose lyrics are on the theme of Christmas.

Christmas light Christmas lights n
kerstverlichting
(mostly, in the plural) One of the electric lights used at Christmas to decorate a tree, house, etc.

Christmas market Christmas markets n
kerstmarkt

Christmas season Christmas seasons n
kersttijd
Christmastide, Yuletide; the Twelve Days of Christmas, starting on Christmas Day and ending on Epiphany, January 6.

Christmas tree /ˈkɹɪsməs tɹiː/ Christmas trees n
kerstboom
A conifer used during the Christmas holiday season, typically decorated with lights and ornaments and often a star or angel at its tip.

Christmassy Christmassier Christmassiest adj
kerstachtig
Resembling or having feelings of Christmas; festive.

Christmastime Christmastimes n
kersttijd
Christmas season; Christmastide; yuletide

Christopher /ˈkɹɪs.tə.fɚ/ pn
Christoffel Kristof Kristoffel
A en given name.
A surname originating as a patronymic.

Chronicles pn
Kronieken
(biblical) A book of the Jewish Tanakh, divided into two Books of Chronicles in the Christian Bible.

Chukchi Sea pn
Tsjoektsjenzee
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Church Father /ˈt͡ʃɜːt͡ʃ fɑːðə(ɹ)/ /ˈt͡ʃɝt͡ʃ fɑ.ðɚ/ Church Fathers n
kerkvader
(Christianity) One of a number of male Christian writers from Antiquity whose doctrinal work is considered authoritative by the later church.

Church of England pn
Anglicaanse kerk
The English branch of the Christian Church; (since the 16th century) specifically the established Protestant church in England which is the mother church of the Anglican Communion.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints pn
Kerk van Jezus Christus van de Heiligen der Laatste Dagen
The major denomination of the Latter Day Saint movement, founded in the United States by Joseph Smith; the Mormon Church.

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

Châteauroux /ˌʃætəʊˈɹuː/ /ˌʃɑːtəʊˈɹuː/ pn
Châteauroux
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Cinderella /ˌsɪndəˈɹɛlə/ Cinderellas pn
Assepoester
A popular fairy tale embodying a classic folk tale myth-element of unjust oppression and triumphant reward.
The main character in this story, a mistreated and impoverished girl. At a royal ball she meets a handsome prince who later identifies her by means of a dropped article, most commonly a slipper, and removes her from her poverty.

Circassia pn
Circassië

Cistercian Cistercians n
cisterciënzer
A member of a monastic order which follows the Benedictine rule and emphasizes silent contemplative prayer.

Clara /ˈklæɹə/ /ˈklɑːɹə/ /ˈklɛəɹə/ pn
Klaartje Klara
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Classical Latin pn
klassiek Latijn
The Latin language as spoken and written in formal speeches, literature, the arts, etc., by the ancient Romans.

Clay Frisian n
Kleifries
A dialect of West Frisian spoken in the clay region.

Cluj-Napoca pn
Cluj-Napoca
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Coca-Cola pn
Coca-Cola
A particular cola soft drink (type of carbonated drink), produced by the Coca-Cola Company.

Cocha antshrike Cocha antshrikes n
Cocha-mierklauwier
A passerine bird of the antbird family, Thamnophilus praecox.

Cockaigne /kɒˈkeɪn/ /kəˈkeɪn/ pn
Luilekkerland
(medieval folklore) A land of plenty, luxury and idleness.

Cocytus pn
Cocytus
A river of the underworld in Greek mythology.

Codegua pn
Codegua
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Coele-Syria /ˌsiːliˈsɪɹi.ə/ pn
Coele-Syrië
A Hellenistic region and imperial Roman province of Syria.

Cognac pn
Cognac
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Coimbra /kuːˈĩbɹə/ /kəʊˈĩbɹə/ /ˈkwĩbɹə/ pn
Coimbra
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Coke /koʊk/ /kəʊk/ Cokes n
cola
(countable, uncountable, informal) Cola-based soft drink; (in particular) Coca-Cola.

Colchis pn
Colchis
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Cold War /ˌkoʊld ˈwɔɹ/ /ˌkəʊld ˈwɔː/ pn
Koude Oorlog
(historical) The period of hostility short of open war between the Soviet Bloc and the Western powers, especially the United States, between 1945 and 1991.

Collective Security Treaty Organisation pn
CVVO Collectieve Veiligheidsverdragorganisatie
An intergovernmental military alliance of several post-Soviet countries.

Cologne /kəˈloʊn/ pn
Keulen
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Colombia /kəˈlʌm.bi.ə/ pn
Colombia Colombië
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Colombian adj
Colombiaans
Of, from or relating to Colombia.

Colombian Colombians n
Colombiaan Colombiaanse
A native or inhabitant of Colombia.
A native or inhabitant of Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Colombo /kəˈlɒm.bəʊ/ /kəˈlʌm.bəʊ/ /ˈkɒl.əm.bəʊ/ pn
Colombo
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Colorado beetle Colorado beetles n
coloradokever
A beetle, Leptinotarsa decemlineata, formerly Doryphora decemlineata, with black and yellow stripes, that is a serious pest of potatoes.

Colossians pn
Kolossenzen Kolossers
(biblical) The twelfth book of the New Testament of the Bible, an epistle to the people of Colossae which is attributed to Paul the Apostle.

Colossus of Rhodes pn
Kolos van Rodos Kolossus van Rodos
A statue of Greek god Helios in ancient Rhodes, Greece. One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Columbia /kəˈlʌm.bi.ə/ pn
Columbia
(poetic) America; the United States; an appellation given in honor of Christopher Columbus.
Colombia Colombië Columbia
District of Columbia The federal capital region of the United States of America, including Washington, D.C.

Columbian Columbians n
tekst
(uncountable, US, _, printing, dated) A size of type between English and great primer, standardized as 16-point.

Columbus /kəˈlʌmbəs/ Columbuses n
Christoffel
A person who makes a great discovery.

Comines pn
Komen
City in Belgium

Comintern /ˈkɒmɪntəːn/ pn
Comintern
(historical) An international association of Communist parties, established in 1919 by Vladimir Lenin and dissolved in 1943.

Common Slavic pn
Oerslavisch

Commonwealth of Australia /ˈkɒmənˌwelθ əv ɒˈstreɪljə/ pn
Gemenebest Australië Gemenebest van Australië
The formal and full name of the country Australia.

Commonwealth of Independent States pn
Gemenebest van Onafhankelijke Staten GOS
An alliance and confederation of nine former Soviet republics: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan formed as a successor to the Soviet Union.

Commonwealth of Virginia pn
Gemenebest van Virginia

Commonwealth of the Bahamas /ˈkɑmənwɛlθ əv ðə bəˈhɑməz/ /ˈkɒmənwɛlθ əv ðə bəˈhɑːməz/ pn
Gemenebest van de Bahama's
The official name of the state of Bahamas.

Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands pn
Gemenebest der Noordelijke Marianen
The official name of the Northern Marianas.

Comorian /ˈkɒm.ə.ɹiən/ adj
Comorees
Of, from, or pertaining to the Comoros, the Comorian people or the Comorian language.

Comorian /ˈkɒm.ə.ɹiən/ Comorians n
Comorees Comorese
A person from Comoros or of Comorian descent.

Comorian /ˈkɒm.ə.ɹiən/ pn
Comorees
The language of the islands of the Comoros.

Comoros /ˈkɒm.ə.ɹoʊz/ pn
Comoren
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Compiègne pn
Compiègne
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Conakry /ˈkɑːnəkɹiː/ /ˌkɒnəˈkɹiː/ pn
Conakry
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Confucian more Confucian most Confucian adj
confuciaans
Of, pertaining to, or conforming to the teachings of Confucius.

Confucianism Confucianisms n
confucianisme
The philosophy and teaching of Confucius, which emphasizes self-cultivation, collective harmony, righteousness and the family structure.

Congo /ˈkɑŋɡoʊ/ /ˈkɒŋɡəʊ/ /ˈkɔŋɡoʊ/ pn
Kongo Kongo-Brazzaville
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Congolese /ˌkɒŋ.ɡəˈliːz/ adj
Congolees
Of, from, or pertaining to the Democratic Republic of Congo or its people.
Of, from, or pertaining to the Republic of Congo or its people.

Congolese /ˌkɒŋ.ɡəˈliːz/ Congolese n
Congolees Congolese
A person from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire).
A person from the Republic of the Congo.

Congress Poland pn
Congres-Polen
(historical) The Kingdom of Poland created in 1815 by the Congress of Vienna as a sovereign state of the Russian part of Poland connected by personal union with the Russian Empire under the Constitution of the Kingdom of Poland until 1832.

Coniacian pn
Coniacien
(geology, paleontology) A subdivision of the Late (Upper) Cretaceous epoch.

Connecticut /kə.ˈnɛ.tɪ.kət/ pn
Connecticut
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Conrad /ˈkɑnɹæd/ /ˈkɒnɹæd/ pn
Koenraad
A en given name.

Constantine /ˈkɑns.tənˌtiːn/ /ˈkɒns.tənˌtaɪn/ pn
Constantijn Tijn
A en given name.

Constantinople /ˌkɑn.stæn.tɪˈnoʊ.pəl/ /ˌkɒn.stæn.tɪˈnəʊ.pəl/ pn
Constantinopel
Name of present-day Istanbul from 330–1930 C.E.. Previously known as Byzantium.

Conté /ˈkɑnteɪ/ /ˈkɒnteɪ/ Contés n
Conté
(art) A drawing medium, usually square in cross-section, composed of compressed powdered charcoal or graphite mixed with a clay or wax base. [from mid 19th c.]

Cook Islander Cook Islanders n
Cookeilander Cookeilandse
A person from the Cook Islands or of descent of the Cook Islands.

Cook Islands /ˈkʊk ˈaɪ̯.ləndz/ pn
Cookeilanden
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Cook Islands Maori pn
Rarotongaans
The official language of the Cook Islands.

Cookie Monster pn
Koekiemonster
A blue creature from the children's television show Sesame Street who is intensely fond of cookies.

Cools pn
Cools

Cooper's hawk Cooper's hawks n
Coopers sperwer
Accipiter cooperii, a medium-sized hawk found from Canada to northern Mexico.

Copenhagen /ˈkoʊpənˌheɪɡən/ /ˈkoʊpənˌhɑɡən/ /ˌkəʊpənˈheɪɡən/ /ˌkəʊpənˈhɑːɡən/ pn
Kopenhagen
One of the former counties of Denmark.

Copenhagener Copenhageners n
Kopenhagenaar Kopenhaagse
Someone from Copenhagen.

Copernican more Copernican most Copernican adj
Copernicaans
Of or pertaining to Nicolaus Copernicus (1473-1543), the influential astronomer.

Copt /kɑpt/ /kɒpt/ Copts n
kopt
A member of the Coptic Church.

Coptic /ˈkɑp.tɪk/ /ˈkɒp.tɪk/ adj
Koptisch
Of or pertaining to the Copts, the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria or to the Coptic language.

Coral Sea /ˈkɒɹəl ˈsiː/ pn
Koraalzee
A marginal sea of the Pacific Ocean off the north-east coast of Australia.

Corfu /ˈkɔɹ.fju/ pn
Korfoe Corfu
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Corinth /ˈkɒɹ.ɪnθ/ /ˈkɔɹ.ɪnθ/ pn
Korinthe
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Corinthians pn
Korinthiërs Korintiërs
(biblical) Either of the two books in the New Testament of the Bible that are written as epistles to the people of Corinth and which are attributed to Paul the Apostle, Sosthenes and Timothy.

Cornelia /kɔɹˈniliə/ /kɔːˈniːlɪə/ pn
Cornelia
A en given name in quiet use since the 18th century.

Cornelius /kɔɹˈniliəs/ /kɔːˈniːlɪəs/ pn
Cornelis
A en given name.

Cornish /ˈkɔːnɪʃ/ /ˈkɔːɹnɪʃ/ pn
Cornisch
The Celtic language of Cornwall, related to Welsh and Breton.

Cornwall /ˈkɔrn.wɑl/ /ˈkɔɹn.wɔl/ /ˈkɔː(ɹ)n.wəl/ pn
Cornwall
The country of the Cornish, currently having the status of a royal duchy in England belonging to the male heir apparent to the reigning monarch, and consisting at least of the Cornwall County and the Isles of Scilly.

Corsica /ˈkɔɹsɪkə/ /ˈkɔːsɪkə/ pn
Corsica
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Corsican /ˈkɔɹsəkən/ /ˈkɔː(ɹ)sɪkən/ more Corsican most Corsican adj
Corsicaans
of, from, or pertaining to Corsica, the Corsican people or the Corsican language

Corsican /ˈkɔɹsəkən/ /ˈkɔː(ɹ)sɪkən/ Corsicans n
Corsicaanse Corsicaan
a person from Corsica or of Corsican descent

Corsican /ˈkɔɹsəkən/ /ˈkɔː(ɹ)sɪkən/ pn
Corsicaans
the language of the Corsican people

Cossack /ˈkɑsˌæk/ /ˈkɒsˌæk/ /ˈkɔsˌæk/ Cossacks n
Kozak
A member or descendant of an originally (semi-)nomadic population of Eastern Europe and the adjacent parts of Asia, formed in part of runaways from neighbouring countries, that eventually settled in parts of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and the Russian tsarist Empire and constituted a military caste, particularly in areas now comprising southern Russia and Ukraine.

Costa Rica /ˌkoʊ.stə ˈɹi.kə/ /ˌkɑ.stə ˈɹi.kə/ /ˌkɒs.tə ˈɹiː.kə/ pn
Costa Rica
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Costa Rican adj
Costa Ricaans
Of, from, or pertaining to Costa Rica.

Costa Rican Costa Ricans n
Costa Ricaan Costa Ricaanse
A person from Costa Rica or of Costa Rican descent.

Council of Europe pn
Raad van Europa
An international organisation focused on protecting human rights, democracy, rule of law in Europe, with headquarters in Strasbourg, France.

Count Dracula pn
Graaf Dracula
The fictional vampire in the novel Dracula by Bram Stoker.

Counter-Reformation pn
contrareformatie
(historical) A period of Roman Catholic revival that aimed to combat the Reformation.

Cowper's fluid n
voorvocht
The clear, colorless, viscous fluid that is secreted from an aroused penis before ejaculation.

Cracow /ˈkɹækaʊ/ /ˈkɹækoʊ/ /ˈkɹɑkaʊ/ /ˈkɹɑkoʊ/ pn
Krakau
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Cramer's rule Cramer's rules n
regel van Cramer
(linear algebra) An explicit formula for the solution of a system of linear equations with as many equations as unknowns, valid whenever the system has a unique solution.

Crater pn
Beker
(constellation) A dim spring constellation of the northern sky, said to resemble a cup. It lies between the constellations Virgo and Hydra.

Cree /kɹiː/ pn
Cree
An aboriginal nation of North America.
The Algonquian language or dialect continuum spoken by this people.

Creole /ˈkɹeɪəʊl/ /ˈkɹeɪˌoʊl/ /ˈkɹiˌoʊl/ /ˈkɹiːəʊl/ Creoles n
creool
A descendant of European settlers who is born in a colonized country. [from 17th c.]

Cretaceous /kɹəˈteɪ.ʃəs/ pn
Krijt
(geology) The geologic period within the Mesozoic era that comprises lower and upper epochs from about 146 to 66 million years ago.

Cretan /ˈkɹiːtən/ adj
Kretenzisch
Of or relating to Crete or its inhabitants.

Cretan /ˈkɹiːtən/ Cretans n
Kretenzer Kretenzische
An inhabitant or a resident of Crete.

Crete /ˈkɹiːt/ pn
Kreta
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Cretzschmar's bunting Cretzschmar's buntings n
bruinkeelortolaan
Emberiza caesia, a passerine bird in the bunting family Emberizidae.

Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease n
ziekte van Creutzfeldt-Jakob
(disease, neurology) A rare, progressive, fatal disease of the nervous system, characterized by dementia and loss of muscle control. It is a prion disease, apparently transmissible from animals to humans by eating infected tissue, as well as from tissue interchanges among humans (e.g. corneal transplants, blood transfusions).

Crimea /kɹaɪˈmiːə/ /kɹaɪˈmɪə/ pn
Krim Krimland
Synonym of Crimean Peninsula: TemplateParserError:LuaError. A peninsula which juts southwards out of the Ukrainian mainland (to which it is connected by the Isthmus of Perekop) into the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov, separating the Sea of Azov from the Black Sea.

Crimean Gothic pn
Krim-Gotisch
A Germanic, probably East Germanic, language spoken by the Crimean Goths in some isolated locations in Crimea until the late eighteenth century.

Crimean Tatar n
Krims Krimtataars
A Turkic language of Crimea (Ukraine), Turkey, Romania, Russia, Bulgaria and Uzbekistan.

Croatia /-ʃi.ə/ /ˌkɹoʊˈeɪ.ʃə/ /ˌkɹəʊˈeɪ.ʃə/ pn
Kroatië
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Croatian /ˌkɹoʊˈeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɹəʊˈeɪ.ʃən/ more Croatian most Croatian adj
Kroatisch
of or pertaining to Croatia, the Croatian people or their language

Croatian /ˌkɹoʊˈeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɹəʊˈeɪ.ʃən/ Croatians n
Kroaat Kroaten Kroatische
An inhabitant of Croatia, or a person of Croatian descent.

Croatian /ˌkɹoʊˈeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɹəʊˈeɪ.ʃən/ pn
Kroatisch
A standardized variety of Serbo-Croatian, a South Slavic language, spoken by Croats.

Croatian Sheepdog Croatian Sheepdogs n
kroatische herder
A herding dog bred in Croatia.

Crusade Crusades n
kruistocht
Any of a series of religious campaigns by Christian forces from the 11th to the 13th century, mostly to capture the Holy Land from the Muslims who occupied it.

Cuba /ˈkjuːbə/ [ˈkjuː.bə] [ˈkjʉː.bə] pn
Cuba
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A surname.

Cuban /ˈkjuːbən/ [ˈkju.bən] [ˈkjuː.bən] [ˈkjʉː.bən] adj
Cubaans
Of, from, or pertaining to Cuba, the Cuban people or the Cuban dialect.

Cuban /ˈkjuːbən/ [ˈkju.bən] [ˈkjuː.bən] [ˈkjʉː.bən] Cubans n
Cubaanse Cubaan
A person from Cuba or of Cuban descent.

Cuban red macaw Cuban red macaws n
Cubaanse ara
A small parrot (†Ara tricolor), formerly found in Cuba, and extinct since the late nineteenth century.

Cubist /ˈkjubəst/ /ˈkjuːbɪst/ adj
kubistisch
Of, or pertaining to cubism.

Cultural Revolution pn
Culturele Revolutie
(historical) The Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution of the Communist China.
Cu Culturele Revolutie
(historical) The Iran's Cultural Revolution of 1980-1987.

Cupid /ˈkjuːpɪd/ pn
Cupido Amor
(Roman god) The god of love, son of Venus; sometimes depicted as a cherub (a naked, winged boy with bow and arrow). The Roman counterpart of Eros.

Curaçao /ˈkjuːɹəsaʊ/ /ˌkuːɹəˈsaʊ/ pn
Curaçao
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Curaçaoan adj
Curaçaos
of or from Curaçao

Curaçaoan Curaçaoans n
Curaçaose Curaçaoënaar
Someone from Curaçao

Cyclades /saɪkleɪdz/ /ˈsɪklədiːz/ pn
Cycladen
An Aegean island chain in southeast-central Greece, surrounding the main island Delos, further including the islands of Andros, Naxos, Paros, Santorini, Syra, Tinos and Zea.

Cygnus pn
Zwaan
(constellation) A summer constellation of the northern sky, said to resemble a swan. It includes the triple star system HD 188753 and the stars Deneb and Albireo.

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

Cypriot /ˈsɪp.ɹi.ət/ Cypriots n
Cyprioot
A person from Cyprus.

Cyprus /ˈsaɪ.pɹəs/ pn
Cyprus
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Cyrenaica /saɪɹəˈneɪ.ɪkə/ pn
Cyrenaica
A Roman province on the North African coast, now part of Libya,

Cyrillic /sɪˈɹɪl.ɪk/ adj
Cyrillisch cyrillisch
Denoting an alphabet devised for writing the Old Church Slavonic liturgical language, and its adaptations used for several languages of Eastern Europe and Asia; of or relating to this writing system.

Cyrillic /sɪˈɹɪl.ɪk/ pn
cyrillisch
The Cyrillic alphabet or writing system.

Czech /t͡ʃɛk/ adj
Tsjechisch
Of, from, or pertaining to the Czech Republic (Czechia), the Czech people, culture, or language.

Czech /t͡ʃɛk/ Czechs n
Tsjech Tsjechische
(countable) A person from the Czech Republic (Czechia) or of Czech descent.

Czech /t͡ʃɛk/ pn
Tsjechisch
(uncountable) A Slavic language primarily spoken in the Czech Republic.

Czech Republic /ˈtʃɛk ɹɪˈpʌblɪk/ pn
Tsjechische Republiek Tsjechië
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Czechia /ˈt͡ʃɛkiə/ pn
Tsjechië
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Czecho-Slovakia pn
Tsjecho-Slowakije
dated form of Czechoslovakia

Czechoslovakia /ˌtʃɛk.əʊ.sləʊ.ˈvæk.ɪ.ə/ /ˌt͡ʃɛk.oʊ.sloʊ.ˈvɑk.i.ə/ /ˌt͡ʃɛk.ə.sloʊ.ˈvæk.i.ə/ /ˌt͡ʃɛk.ə.sloʊ.ˈvɑk.i.ə/ /ˌt͡ʃɛk.ə.sləˈvæk.i.ə/ /ˌt͡ʃɛk.ə.sləˈvɑ.ki.ə/ pn
Tsjechoslowakije
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Côte d'Ivoire /ˌkoʊt diˈvwɑɹ/ /ˌkəʊt diːˈvwɑː/ pn
Ivoorkust
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D major n
D-groot D-majeur
(music) The major key with the notes D, E, F♯, G, A, B, and C♯, the key signature of which has two sharps.
(music) The major chord with a root of D.

D minor n
d-klein d-mineur
(music) A minor key with the notes D, E, F, G, A, B♭, C.
(music) The minor chord with a root of D.

DC DCs n
gelijkspanning
(electrical) Initialism of direct current.

DIY /ˌdi.aɪˈwaɪ/ more DIY most DIY adj
doe-het-zelf
Do-it-yourself.

DNA /ˌdiˌɛnˈeɪ/ /ˌdiːɛnˈeɪ/ DNAs n
DNA DNZ
(biochemistry, genetics) Initialism of deoxyribonucleic acid (“a nucleic acid found in all living things (and some non-living things such as certain viruses) which consists of two polynucleotide chains that coil around each other to form a double helix; encoded in its structure are genetic instructions for development, functioning, growth, and reproduction”).

DVD /ˌdi vi ˈdi/ /ˌdiː viː ˈdiː/ DVDs n
DVD dvd
(initialism) digital video disc or digital versatile disc; an optical disc on which video is recorded in digital format, such as commercially-released movies and other video media.

DVD player DVD players n
dvd-speler
An electronic device for playing DVDs.

Dacia /ˈdeɪsɪə/ /ˈdeɪʃə/ pn
Dacië
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Dacian /ˈdeɪsɪən/ /ˈdeɪʃən/ Dacians n
Daciër
(historical) a member of an ancient Indo-European ethnic group of Dacia.

Dacian /ˈdeɪsɪən/ /ˈdeɪʃən/ pn
Dacisch
An extinct Indo-European language spoken by the people of Dacia.

Dada /ˈdɑːdɑː/ n
dada dadaïsme
A cultural movement that began in Zürich, Switzerland during and as a reaction to World War I and peaked from 1916 to 1920, which primarily involved visual arts, literature (mainly poetry), theatre, and graphic design, and was characterized by deliberate irrationality, disillusionment, cynicism, nihilism, randomness, and rejection of the prevailing standards in art.

Daffy Duck pn
Daffy Duck
A fictional anthropomorphic black duck in the Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies series of animated cartoons by Warner Bros.

Dagestan /ˌdæɡɪˈstæn/ /ˌdæɡɪˈstɑːn/ pn
Dagestan
A Russian republic in the Caucasus region.

Dahomey /dəˈhəʊmi/ pn
Dahomey
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Daisy /ˈdeɪzi/ pn
Madelief Margriet
A en given name.

Dakar /dæˈkɑː(ɹ)/ /dɑˈkɑɚ/ /ˈdækɑː(ɹ)/ pn
Dakar
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Dalmatia /dælˈmeɪʃə/ pn
Dalmatië
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Dalmatian /dælˈmeɪ.ʃən/ more Dalmatian most Dalmatian adj
Dalmatisch
Relating to Dalmatia or its people.

Dalmatian /dælˈmeɪ.ʃən/ Dalmatians n
dalmatiër
One of a breed of dog with a short, white coat with dark spots.
Dalmatische Dalmatiër
(demonym) A native or inhabitant of Dalmatia.

Damascus /dəˈmæskəs/ /dəˈmɑːskəs/ pn
Damascus
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Dammam pn
Dammam
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Dan /dæn/ pn
Dan
The fifth son of Jacob and Bilhah (who was Rachel's handmaid).
A en given name & nickname, derived from the prophet Daniel.
One of the Israelite tribes, descended from Dan.
The Dan River, the principal tributary of the Jordan, named for the city

Dane /deɪn/ Danes n
Deen Deense
A person of Danish descent.

Danian pn
Danien
(geology, paleontology) A subdivision of the Paleocene epoch.

Daniel /ˈdænjəl/ /ˈdænəl/ [ˈdanjəl] pn
Daniël (Bijbel) Boek Daniël Daneel
A book in the Old Testament of the Bible.
Daniël Daneel
(biblical character) The prophet whose story is told in the Book of Daniel.
A en given name in regular use since the Middle Ages.

Danish /ˈdeɪ.nɪʃ/ adj
Deens
Of or pertaining to Denmark.

Danish /ˈdeɪ.nɪʃ/ pn
Deens
The language of Danes and Denmark.

Danny /ˈdæni/ Dannies pn
Daan
A diminutive of the en given names Danielle, Daniella or Daniela.

Dantesque /ˌdæntɪˈɛsk/ more Dantesque most Dantesque adj
dantesk
Of, pertaining to, or in the style of Dante; characterized by a formal, elevated tone and somber focus.

Danube /ˈdænjuːb/ pn
Donau
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Danzig pn
Danzig
Gdańsk (especially in reference to the times when it was part of a German-speaking state such as Prussia or Germany).

Dardanelles /ˌdɑɹ.dənˈɛlz/ /ˌdɑː.dənˈɛlz/ [ˌdɑɹ.dənˈɛɫz] [ˌdɑː.dənˈɛɫz] pn
Dardanellen
The strait connecting the Sea of Marmara with the Aegean Sea to the west.

Darius /ˈdæɹi.əs/ /ˈdɑɹi.əs/ pn
Darius
Any of several kings in Achaemenid dynasty of Persia, 6th to 4th century BCE.

Darriwilian pn
Darriwillien

Dartford warbler Dartford warblers n
Provençaalse grasmus
A small warbler, Sylvia undata, native to western Europe and northern Africa.

Darth Vader /ˈdɑː(ɹ)θ ˈveɪ.də(ɹ)/ pn
Darth Vader
Darth Vader, the villain of the science-fantasy film series Star Wars.

Darwin's rhea Darwin's rheas n
Darwin-nandoe
A small rhea, Rhea pennata, found from Patagonia to the high Andes.

Darwinian /dɑɹˈwɪ.ni.ən/ /dɑːˈwɪ.ni.ən/ more Darwinian most Darwinian adj
darwiniaans
Of or pertaining to the scientific views advanced by the English biologist, geologist, and naturalist Charles Darwin, especially his theory that living organisms evolve through the natural selection of inherited variations that increase organisms' ability to compete, survive, and reproduce.

Darwinian /dɑɹˈwɪ.ni.ən/ /dɑːˈwɪ.ni.ən/ Darwinians n
darwiniaan
An adherent of Charles Darwin's theory of the origin of species, or of Darwinism.

Daurian jackdaw Daurian jackdaws n
Daurische kauw
An Asian bird of the crow family (Coloeus dauuricus) closely related to the western jackdaw (Coloeus monedula).

Davao Region pn
Regio Davao
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David /ˈdeɪvɪd/ Davids pn
David
(biblical character) The second king of Judah and Israel, the successor of King Saul in the Old Testament; the son of Jesse and the father of Nathan and King Solomon.
(rare) A en given name, often combined with a feminine middle name (e.g. David Ann).

Davidic /dəˈvɪdɪk/ adj
Davidisch
(biblical) Of, or relating to the Biblical King David and his descendants.

De Morgan's law /dɨˈmɔɹɡɪnzˌlɔ/ De Morgan's laws n
wet van De Morgan
(mathematics, logic) Either of two laws in formal logic which state that:
(mathematics) Either of two laws in set theory which state that:

Dead Sea pn
Dode Zee
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Deaf /dɛf/ adj
doven-
Of or relating to the culture surrounding deaf users of sign languages.

Dear John letter Dear John letters n
Lieve Jan-brief

Deboer Deboers pn
de Boer

Deborah /ˈdɛb(ə)ɹə/ Deborahs pn
Debora
A judge of Israel; a nurse of Rebecca.
A en given name, popular from the 1940s to the 1970s, first in the USA, then in the UK.

December /dɪˈsɛm.bəɹ/ /dɪˈsɛmbə/ Decembers pn
december
The twelfth and last month of the Gregorian calendar, following November and preceding the January of the following year, containing the southern solstice.

Deimos /ˈdaɪməs/ pn
Deimos
(Greek mythology) A son of Ares (Latin: Mars), god of terror.
(astronomy) The outermost natural satellite of Mars.

Delhi /ˈdɛl.i/ pn
Delhi
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Delilah /dɪˈlaɪlə/ pn
Delila
The mistress of Samson who betrayed him to the Philistines.

Delphi /ˈdɛlfi/ [ˈdɛɫfi] pn
Delfi
A city of ancient Greece, the site of the Delphic oracle

Deluge pn
zondvloed
(Bible) The Biblical flood taking place in the story of Noah in Genesis.

Democratic People's Republic of Korea /ˌdɛməˈkɹætɪk ˈpiːpəlz ɹɪˈpʌblɪk əv kəˈɹiːə/ pn
Democratische Volksrepubliek Korea
Official name of North Korea.

Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste pn
Democratische Republiek Oost-Timor
The official name of East Timor.

Democratic Republic of the Congo /ˌdɛməˈkɹætɪk ɹɪˈpʌblɪk əv ðə ˈkɒŋɡəʊ/ pn
Democratische Republiek Congo
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Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka pn
Democratische Socialistische Republiek Sri Lanka
Official name of Sri Lanka.

Democritus /dɪˈmɒkɹɪtəs/ pn
Democritus
A Greek philosopher (c.460-c.370 BC). The originator of the atomic theory together with his teacher Leucippus.

Dene-Yeniseian pn
Dené-Jenisejisch

Denmark /ˈdɛn.mɑɹk/ /ˈdɛn.mɑːk/ pn
Denemarken
The main part of the Kingdom of Denmark, excluding the Faroe Islands and Greenland; the metropole of the Kingdom of Denmark.
A number of places in other countries:

Denmark-Norway pn
Denemarken-Noorwegen
(historical) A former political entity consisting of the united kingdoms of Denmark and Norway, including overseas Norwegian dependencies of Iceland, Greenland, and the Faroe Islands.

Dennis /ˈdɛnɪs/ pn
Dennis
A en given name.

Derek /ˈdɛɹɪk/ pn
Diederik Dirk Diedrich
A en given name.

Dervish /ˈdɜː(ɹ)vɪʃ/ Dervishes n
derwisj
A member of a Sufi Muslim ascetic fraternity of mendicant friars.

Deuteronomy /djuːtəˈɹɒnəmi/ /dutəˈɹɑnəmi/ /dʊˈtrɔnɔmi/ /dʒuːtəˈɹɒnəmi/ pn
Deuteronomium
The fifth of the Books of Moses in the Old Testament of the Bible, the fifth book in the Torah.

Deux-Sèvres pn
Deux-Sèvres
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Dhaka /ˈdækə/ pn
Dhaka
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Dhivehi n
Divehi Maldivisch Maledivisch
An Indo-Aryan language, the official language of the Republic of Maldives.

Diana /daɪˈænə/ pn
Diana
(Roman god) The daughter of Latona and Jupiter, and twin sister of Apollo; the goddess of the hunt, associated wild animals and the forest or wilderness, and an emblem of chastity; the Roman counterpart of Artemis.

Dieselgate pn
Dieselgate dieselgate
(informal) The Volkswagen emissions scandal of 2015.

Dijon pn
Dijon
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Dijon mustard Dijon mustards n
mosterd van Dijon
A kind of mustard made with verjuice (or, more recently, white wine) instead of vinegar.

Diksmuide /ˈdɪksmaʊdə/ /ˈdɪksmɔɪdə/ pn
Diksmuide
a Belgian city and municipality in the Flemish province of West Flanders

Dionysus /daɪəˈnaɪsəs/ /daɪəˈnaɪsɪs/ pn
Dionysos Dionysus
(Greek god) The god of wine, ivy and grapes, specifically its intoxication and social influence, but also the patron of agriculture and the theater. Also related to the mystery of religion, as in "spiritual intoxication".

Dirichlet energy Dirichlet energies n
Dirichlet-energie
(analysis, functional analysis, Fourier analysis) A quadratic functional which, given a real function defined on an open subset of ℝn, yields a real number that is a measure of how variable said function is.

Disaster Year pn
Rampjaar
(historical) The year 1672, in the context of Dutch history, in which the Dutch Republic was invaded by France, and faced the threat of a naval blockade by the English (a plan which was later abandoned after the Battle of Solebay).

Disciple Disciples n
apostel
One of the twelve disciples of Jesus sent out as Apostles.

Diwali /dɪˈvɑli/ /dɪˈvɑːli/ /dɪˈwɑli/ /dɪˈwɑːli/ Diwalis pn
Divali Diwali
(Hinduism) An annual festival of light, observed during several days in October and November.

Djibouti /d͡ʒɪˈbuːtiː/ pn
Djibouti
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Djiboutian adj
Djiboutiaans
Of, from, or pertaining to Djibouti or its people or culture.

Djiboutian Djiboutians n
Djiboutiaan Djiboutiaanse
A person from Djibouti or of Djiboutian descent.

Dmitry pn
Dimitri
A transliteration of the Russian male given name Дми́трий (Dmítrij).

Dnipro /dniːˈprəʊ/ /niˈproʊ/ /nɪˈproʊ/ /ˈdnɪ.prə/ /ˈni.proʊ/ /ˈnɪ.proʊ/ pn
Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk
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, an oblast of Ukraine.

Dnipropetrovsk pn
Dnipropetrovsk
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Dobermann Dobermanns n
dobermann dobermannpincher
A large breed of guard dog bred in Germany.

Dodoma pn
Dodoma
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Dog pn
Honds honds
(humorous) The language supposedly spoken by dogs

Doha /ˈdoʊ.hɑː/ /ˈdəʊ.hɑː/ pn
Doha
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Dome of the Rock pn
Rotskoepel
A shrine, located on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, which contains the Foundation Stone.

Dominic /ˈdɒ.məˌnɪk/ pn
Dominic
A en given name, best known for the Spanish saint who founded the Dominican order.

Dominica /də.ˈmɪ.nɪ.kə/ /ˌdɑ.mɪ.ˈniː.kə/ /ˌdɒ.mɪ.ˈniː.kə/ pn
Dominica
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Dominicaans
Of, from, or pertaining to the Dominican Republic, or its people.
Of, from, or pertaining to Dominica, or its people.
dominicaans Dominicaans
Of or belonging to the Dominican religious order.

Dominican /də.ˈmɪn.ɪ.kən/ /ˌdɑ.mɪ.ˈni.kən/ /ˌdɒ.mɪ.ˈniː.kən/ Dominicans n
Dominicaan Dominicaanse
A person from the Dominican Republic or of its descent.
A person from the Commonwealth of Dominica or of its descent.
dominicaan
A member of the religious order founded by St. Dominic.

Dominican Republic /doʊˌmɪn.ɪ.kən ɹəˈpʌb.lɪk/ /dɒmˌɪn.ɪ.kən ɹɪˈpʌb.lɪk/ pn
Dominicaanse Republiek
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Don /dɑn/ /dɒn/ pn
Don
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Don Juan Don Juans n
Don Juan Casanova
A man who obsessively seduces women.

Don Quixote /dɒn ˈkwɪksəʊt/ /ˌdɑn kiˈhoʊteɪ/ /ˌdɑn kiˈhoʊti/ /ˌdɒn kiːˈhəʊtɪ/ pn
Don Quichot
A famous 1605–1615 Spanish novel by Miguel de Cervantes (1547–1616), whose full title is El ingenioso hidalgo don Quijote de la Mancha (The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha).

Donald Duck pn
Donald Duck
One of the Disney cartoon characters, an anthropomorphic white-feathered duck who usually wears a sailor suit and is known for his voice especially in tantrums.

Donatism n
donatisme
(Christianity) An early Christian belief which maintained that apostate priests were incapable of administering the sacraments, as opposed to the orthodox view that any sacrament administered by a properly ordained priest or bishop is valid, regardless of how sinful he is or if he has converted to another religion.

Donbas /-bæs/ /-ˈbɑːs/ /dɒnˈbɑːs/ /dʌnˈbæs/ /ˈdɑːnbɑːs/ /ˈdɒnbæs/ /ˈdɒnbɑːs/ pn
Donetsbekken
(usually with definite article) An industrial region in eastern Ukraine.

Donetsk /dəˈnɛtsk/ pn
Donetsk
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Donetsk People's Republic pn
Volksrepubliek Donetsk
A partially-recognized secessionist state proclaimed in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine, on the 7th of April, 2014; it claims to be the successor state of the 1918 Donetsk–Krivoy Rog Soviet Republic and is one of two members of the Confederation of Novorossiya.

Doornbos pn
Doornbos
A surname from Dutch.

Doppler effect Doppler effects n
dopplereffect
The apparent change in frequency or wavelength of a wave that is perceived by an observer moving relative to the source of the waves.

Dordrecht /-dɹɛxt/ /ˈdɔɹdɹɛkt/ /ˈdɔːdɹɛkt/ pn
Dordrecht

Doric pn
Dorisch
The Ancient Greek dialect group once spoken in northwestern Greece, southern Italy, and Sicily.

Dot pn
Doortje
A diminutive of the en given name Dorothy

Douai pn
Douai Dowaai
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Dover /ˈdoʊ.vɚ/ /ˈdəʊ.və/ pn
Dover
A sea area between this port and France.

Down syndrome /-dɹəm/ /daʊn ˈsɪndɹoʊm/ /daʊn ˈsɪndɹəʊm/ pn
downsyndroom mongolisme syndroom van Down
(neurology, chiefly, US, Australia, New Zealand) A genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 21 (a chromosomal excess), whereby the patients typically have a delay in cognitive ability and physical growth, as well as a small head and tilted eyelids. [from 1961.]

Draco /ˈdɹeɪkoʊ/ /ˈdɹeɪkəʊ/ pn
Draco
The name of an Athenian lawgiver, known for the severity of his laws.
(Greek mythology) One of Actaeon's hounds.

Dracula /ˈdɹækjələ/ /ˈdɹækjʊlə/ pn
Dracula
(fiction) The fictional vampire in the novel of the same name by Bram Stoker.
Vlad Dracula Vlad III Vlad de Spietser
A former prince of Wallachia.

Dracula sneeze Dracula sneezes n
elleboogniezen
(informal) The act of sneezing into the crook of one's elbow so as to help prevent the spread of germs.

Dravidian /dɹəˈvɪdɪən/ more Dravidian most Dravidian adj
Dravidisch

Drenthe /ˈdɹɛntə/ pn
Drenthe
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Dresden /ˈdɹɛzdən/ pn
Dresden
(history, metonymically) The Bombing of Dresden.

Druze /ˈdruːz/ Druze Druzes n
druus druzen
A member of this community.

Dublin /ˈdʊbᵊlən/ /ˈdʌblən/ /ˈdʌblɪn/ pn
Dublin
(metonym) The government of the Republic of Ireland.

Dubliner Dubliners n
Dublinner Dublinse
Someone from Dublin, Ireland

Dubrovnik pn
Dubrovnik
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Duckburg /ˈdʌkbɝɡ/ pn
Duckstad
A fictional city, located in the fictional US state of Calisota, that serves as the home of Donald Duck, his surrounding cast, and several other anthropomorphic animals.

Duisburg /ˈd(j)uːsbɝɡ/ /ˈd(j)uːzbɝɡ/ /ˈdjuːsbɜːɡ/ pn
Duisburg
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Dumbarton
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Dunglish pn
steenkolenengels
A non-standard variety of the English language with Dutch influences.

Dunkirk /ˈdʌŋkɜː(ɹ)k/ pn
Duinkerke Duinkerken
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Dushanbe pn
Doesjanbe
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Dutch /dʌt͡ʃ/ adj
Nederlands
Of or pertaining to the Netherlands, the Dutch people or the Dutch language.

Dutch /dʌt͡ʃ/ n
Nederlander Nederlandse Nederlanders
(collective) The people of the Netherlands, or one of certain ethnic groups descending from the people of the Netherlands.

Dutch /dʌt͡ʃ/ pn
Nederlands
The main language of the Netherlands, Flanders (i.e., the northern half of Belgium) and Suriname; Netherlandic.

Dutch East Indies pn
Indië Nederlands-Indië Nederlands-Oost-Indië
(historical) A former Dutch colony in modern-day Indonesia.

Dutch Limburg pn
Nederlands Limburg
The roughly northeastern part of the Benelux region of Limburg (speaking Dutch and two groups of its dialects; not to be geographically confused with historical political entities), which belongs to the Kingdom of the Netherlands, where it is administratively designated as the provincie (province) Limburg, as opposed to Belgian Limburg, which is part of Flanders region (northern Belgium), confusingly under the same administrative designation

Dutch Shepherd Dutch Shepherds n
Hollandse herder Hollandse herdershond
A breed of dog of Dutch origin.

Dutch auction /ˌdʌtʃ ˈɔːk.ʃən/ Dutch auctions n
afslag afslag bij afmijning veiling bij afslag
A reverse auction that starts at a high price that is gradually reduced by the auctioneer until someone is willing to buy.

Dutch courage n
dronkenmansmoed jenevermoed
(idiomatic) The courage or bravado induced by alcohol.

Dutch door Dutch doors n
boerderijdeur boerendeur
A door that is divided horizontally into two parts such that the upper part may be opened independently of the lower.

Dutch elm disease n
iepziekte
(plant disease) A disease of elm trees caused by ascomycete fungi in the genus Ophiostoma and spread by bark beetles.

Dutch hoe Dutch hoes n
schoffel
(UK) A hoe, having a loop of metal for its head, that can be pushed or pulled for weeding.

Dutch oven Dutch ovens n
braadpan
(US) A large metal cooking pot with a tight-fitting lid.

Dutchman /ˈdʌt͡ʃmən/ Dutchmen n
Nederlander
A Dutch man; a man from the Netherlands.

Dutchwoman /dʌt͡ʃˌwʊmən/ Dutchwomen n
Nederlandse
A Dutch woman; a woman from the Netherlands.

Dyle pn
Dijle
River in Belgium, flowing through Leuven and Mechelen

E major n
E-groot E-majeur
(music) The major key with the notes E, F♯, G♯, A, B, C♯, D♯, the key signature of which has four sharps.
(music) The major chord with a root of E.

E minor n
e-klein e-mineur
(music) a minor key with the notes E, F♯, G, A, B, C, and D
(music) the minor chord with a root of E

E-flat major n
es grote terts es-groot es-majeur
(music) The major chord with a root of E-flat.

E-road E-roads n
E-weg
A main road or motorway in Europe which is allocated an E-number. Many of these roads cross international borders.

ECB pn
ECB
Initialism of European Central Bank.

ECT ECTs n
ect
(theology, uncountable) Initialism of endless/eternal/everlasting conscious torment (“traditional view of the nature of Hell”).

EEC pn
EEG
(historical) Initialism of European Economic Community, forerunner of the European Community (EC) and the European Union (EU).

EFTA /ɛf.tɑː/ pn
EVA
Initialism of European Free Trade Association.

EPP pn
EVP
(European politics) Initialism of European People's Party.

EU /ˌiː ˈjuː/ pn
EU
(politics, economics) Initialism of European Union.

Early Middle Ages pn
vroege middeleeuwen
(history) The period of the Middle Ages from about the fifth to the eleventh centuries that followed the collapse of the Western Roman Empire.

Earth /ɜːθ/ /ɝθ/ Earths pn
Aarde aarde
The third planet of the Solar System; the world upon which humans live.

Earthling /ˈɜːθlɪŋ/ /ˈɝθlɪŋ/ Earthlings n
aardbewoner aardbewoonster aardeling
(chiefly, science fiction) An inhabitant of Earth, as opposed to one of another planet; specifically, a sentient member of any species native to Earth. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

East /iːst/ Easts pn
oostenwind
A personification of the wind from the east.
Oosten
The Eastern world; the regions, primarily situated in the Eastern Hemisphere, whose culture is derived from Arabia, India, Persia or China.
Oostblok Oosten
The Eastern Bloc; the eastern countries of Europe.

East Africa pn
Oost-Afrika
The eastern part of the continent of Africa.

East African adj
Oost-Afrikaans
Of, from, or pertaining to East Africa, its people, or its culture.

East African East Africans n
Oost-Afrikaan Oost-Afrikaanse
An East African person; one who comes from or lives in East Africa.

East Asia pn
Oost-Azië
The eastern part of Asia inclusive of China proper, Japan, North Korea, South Korea, and Taiwan and sometimes inclusive of Mongolia and Tibet and some or all of Southeast Asia and the Philippines.

East Berlin pn
Oost-Berlijn
(historical, 1949–1990) The Soviet sector of Berlin between 1949 and 1990.

East China Sea pn
Oost-Chinese Zee
A marginal sea east of China, south of the Korean Peninsula, west of the Ryukyu Islands, and north of Taiwan.

East Coast pn
oostkust
The eastern seaboard of the United States.

East Elbia pn
Oost-Elbië

East Flanders pn
Oost-Vlaanderen
One of the ten provinces of Belgium, with capital Ghent.

East Flemish more East Flemish most East Flemish adj
Oost-Vlaams
from or relating to East Flanders, a Belgian province, in the eastern part of the historic countship of Flanders, including the former imperial fief

East Flemish pn
Oost-Vlaams
a (rather artificial, by anology with West Flemish) group of Flemish dialects of the Dutch language in the eastern part of the historic countship of Flanders (now in Belgium, and further south/west in France)

East Frisian pn
Oosterlauwers Fries Oostfries
The Frisian language spoken in East Frisia (northwest Germany), of which Saterland Frisian is the last remaining variety.
Oostfries Oostfries Nedersaksisch
The Low German dialect spoken in East Frisia.

East German adj
Oost-Duits
Of, from, or pertaining to East Germany, its people, or its culture.

East German East Germans n
Oost-Duitse Oost-Duitser
An East German person; one who comes from or lives in East Germany.

East Germanic more East Germanic most East Germanic adj
Oost-Germaans
Of or relating to the East Germanic languages, a subdivision of the Germanic languages.

East Germany pn
Oost-Duitsland
(historical, 1949–1990) A former Communist country of Central Europe between 1949 and 1990, officially called the German Democratic Republic (GDR), capital East Berlin.

East Indies pn
Oost-Indië
Southeast Asia, especially Island Southeast Asia or Indonesia, but also including India, Indochina, Malaya and the Malay Archipelago, from the Philippines to Indonesia.

East Prussia pn
Oost-Pruisen
(historical) A historical province of Prussia and Germany, since WWII divided between Poland and Russia. A small part of the territory is part of Lithuania.

East Siberian Sea pn
Oost-Sibirische Zee
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East Slavic adj
Oost-Slavisch
Of or relating to the East Slavs, their culture or language(s).

East Timor pn
Oost-Timor
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East Timorese /ˈiːst tɪ.məɹ.iːz/ adj
Oost-Timorees
Of, from, or pertaining to East Timor or the East Timorese people.

East Timorese /ˈiːst tɪ.məɹ.iːz/ East Timorese n
Oost-Timorees Oost-Timorese
A person from East Timor or of East Timorese descent.

Easter /ˈistɚ/ /ˈiːstə/ Easters n
Pasen Paasfeest
A Christian feast commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, celebrated on the first Sunday (and Monday) following the full moon that occurs on or next after the vernal equinox, ranging in most of Western Christianity (such as Protestantism and Roman Catholicism) from March 22 to April 25, and in Eastern Christianity (such as the Coptic Church and Eastern Orthodox Church) from April 4 to May 8.

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

Easter Island pn
Paaseiland
An island in the South Pacific, belonging to Chile and famous for its moai monuments.

Easter Monday pn
tweede paasdag
The Monday after Easter Sunday; a bank holiday in Britain and a holiday in many other places.

Easter Sunday pn
paaszondag eerste paasdag
(Christianity) Easter Day, a Christian religious moveable holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.

Easter egg /ˈiː.stəɹ ˌɛɡ/ Easter eggs n
paasei
A dyed or decorated egg, traditionally associated with Easter and, in the Western European tradition, sometimes hidden for children to find.
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paasei chocolade-ei
A chocolate confection in the shape of an egg, sometimes with chocolates or sweets inside.

Eastern Bloc pn
Oostblok
(historical) The largely Communist countries of the eastern world, usually Eastern Europe and especially in the Cold War era.

Eastern Bonelli's warbler Eastern Bonelli's warblers n
balkanbergfluiter
Phylloscopus orientalis, a species in the Phylloscopus genus of warblers.

Eastern Europe pn
Oost-Europa
A socio-politic geographical area of eastern Europe usually including the European countries to the east of Germany, Austria and Italy, and to the west of the Urals. However, a less common definition of the region excludes the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, the Baltic states and some parts of the Balkans - placing them in Central Europe instead.

Eastern European adj
Oost-Europees
Of, from, or pertaining to Eastern Europe, its people, or its culture.

Eastern European Eastern Europeans n
Oost-Europeaan Oost-Europese
An Eastern European person; one who comes from or lives in Eastern Europe.

Eastern Orthodox adj
oosters-orthodox
Pertaining to the faith, practices, etc. of the Eastern Orthodox Church.

Eastertide n
paastijd
The season from Easter to Whitsun

Eastertime Eastertimes n
paastijd
The time during which Easter takes place; the Easter season.

Ebola /iˈboʊlə/ /ɪˈboʊlə/ /ɪˈbəʊlə/ n
ebola
The Ebola virus.
Ebola fever.

Ecclesiastes pn
Prediker
(biblical) A book in the Old Testament of the Bible.

Ecclesiastical Latin pn
christelijk Latijn
The Latin language as spoken, written, and used in the Christian church and in church services.

Ecuador /ˈɛk.wə.dɔɹ/ /ˈɛk.wə.dɔː/ pn
Ecuador
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Ecuadorian adj
Ecuadoriaans Ecuadoriaanse
Of, from, or pertaining to Ecuador or the Ecuadorian people.

Ecuadorian Ecuadorians n
Ecuadoriaan Ecuadoriaanse
A person from Ecuador or of Ecuadorian descent.

Edam cheese Edam cheeses n
edammer
A Dutch cheese with a red coating.

Eden /ˈiːdən/ pn
Eden
(biblical) A garden built by God as the home for Adam and Eve; sometimes identified as part of Mesopotamia.

Edenic /iːˈdɛnɪk/ /ɪˈdɛnɪk/ Edenics n
paradijselijk
One who promotes an Edenic ideal.

Edgar /ˈɛdɡɚ/ pn
Edgar
A en given name.

Edinburgh /ˈɛd.ən.bʌɹ.ə/ /ˈɛd.ənˌbɝ.ə/ /ˈɛd.ɪn.bə.ɹə/ /ˈɛd.ɪn.bɹə/ /ˈɛd.ɪn.bʌɹ.ə/ [ˈɛd.n̩.bə.ɹə] pn
Edinburgh
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Edmonton /ˈɛdməntən/ pn
Edmonton
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Edom /ˈi.dəm/ pn
Edom
(biblical) The name given to Esau in the Hebrew Bible.
(historical) A region whose inhabitants, the Edomites, traditionally traced their ancestry to Esau.

Edward /ˈɛdwəd/ /ˈɛdwɚd/ pn
Edward Eduard
A en given name.

Edwardian more Edwardian most Edwardian adj
edwardiaans
Of the period in British history from circa 1901 to 1910, when Edward VII ruled the British Empire.

Eeyore /ˈiː.jɔː(ɹ)/ Eeyores n
iejoor
(figuratively) An excessively negative or pessimistic person.

Egypt /ˈiː.d͡ʒɪpt/ pn
Egypte
(historical) A civilization based around the river Nile, on its lower reaches nearer the Mediterranean.

Egyptian /ɪˈd͡ʒɪp.ʃən/ adj
Egyptisch
Of, from, or pertaining to Egypt, the Egyptian people or the Egyptian language.

Egyptian /ɪˈd͡ʒɪp.ʃən/ Egyptians n
Egyptenaar
A person from Egypt or of Egyptian descent.

Egyptian /ɪˈd͡ʒɪp.ʃən/ pn
Egyptisch
The Afroasiatic language spoken (and written) in ancient Egypt

Egyptian goose Egyptian geese n
nijlgans
A goose of the species Alopochen aegyptiaca.

Egyptian plover Egyptian plovers n
krokodilwachter
A wading bird of the species Pluvianus aegyptius.

Egyptologist /ˌid͡ʒɪpˈtɑləd͡ʒɪst/ Egyptologists n
Egyptologe Egyptoloog
A person; one who is skilled in or professes or practices Egyptology.

Egyptology /ˌid͡ʒɪpˈtɑləd͡ʒi/ /ˌiːd͡ʒɪpˈtɒləd͡ʒi/ Egyptologies n
egyptologie
(uncountable) The study of ancient Egypt.

Eid al-Adha pn
Offerfeest
An Islamic festival commemorating the prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son Ismail to Allah.

Eid al-Fitr /ˌiːd æl ˈfiːtəɹ/ pn
Suikerfeest Kleine Feest
(Islam) The religious celebration at the end of Ramadan, on the first day of the tenth month of the Muslim lunar calendar.

Eifelian pn
Eifelien

Eiffel Tower pn
Eiffeltoren
An iron tower built in 1889 on the Champ de Mars beside the Seine River in Paris; a global icon of France and one of the most recognizable structures in the world.

Eigersma Eigersmas pn
Eigersma

Eighty Years' War pn
Tachtigjarige Oorlog
(historical) The conflict in the Low Countries against Spanish rule, from 1568 to 1648, that gradually turned into a Dutch war of independence.

Eindhoven /ˈaɪndhoʊvən/ /ˈaɪndhəʊvən/ /ˈaɪnt-/ pn
Eindhoven
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Einstein /ˈaɪnstaɪn/ /ˈaɪnʃtaɪn/ Einsteins pn
Einstein
Albert Einstein, the world-famous 20th-century theoretical physicist who developed the theory of relativity.

El Salvador /ɛl ˈsæl.və.dɔɹ/ /ɛl ˈsæl.və.dɔː/ pn
El Salvador
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Elbe /ɛlb/ /ˈɛlbə/ pn
Elbe
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Elector Electors n
keurvorst
(historical) A German prince entitled to elect the emperor of the Holy Roman Empire; a prince-elector.

Eleonora's falcon Eleonora's falcons n
Eleonora's valk
Falco eleonorae, a medium-sized raptor of the falcon family.

Elgar pn
Adelger
(rare) A en given name.

Elijah /ɪˈlaɪd͡ʒə/ /ɪˈlaɪʒə/ pn
Elia
(religion) An Israelite prophet in the Abrahamic religions.

Elisabeth /əˈlɪzəbəθ/ pn
Elisabet
The mother of John the Baptist according to the Christian and Islamic scriptures

Elisha /ɪˈlaɪʃə/ pn
Elisa
(biblical character) A prophet, a disciple and successor of Elijah.

Elizabeth /ɪˈlɪzəbəθ/ Elizabeths pn
Elisabeth Elizabeth
A en given name, popular since the 16th century.

Elizabethan /əˌlɪzəˈbiθ(ə)n/ /ɪˌlɪzəˈbiːθ(ə)n/ more Elizabethan most Elizabethan adj
elizabethaans
Pertaining to the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, monarch of England and Ireland, from 1558 to 1603.

Elmer /ˈɛlmɚ/ pn
Aalmar
A surname transferred from the given name.

Elmer Fudd pn
Elmer Fudd
A fictional hunter, a member of the Looney Tunes, who has a distinctive squeaky and babyish voice.

Emajõgi pn
Emajõgi
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Emsian pn
Emsien

Emsland pn
Eemsland Emsland
A German district in Lower Saxony.

England /ˈɪŋlənd/ /ˈɪŋɡlənd/ /ˈɪŋɡələnd/ Englands pn
Engeland
The kingdom established in southeast Britain by Aethelstan of Wessex in 927 and its various successor states, now the largest and most populous of the constituent countries of the United Kingdom; (by extension, sometimes, proscribed) the area of this kingdom generally, south of Scotland and east of Wales, including (historical) this area of Celtic and Roman Britain or the post-Roman kingdoms of the Angles and other Germans taken collectively.

Englander Englanders n
Engelsman
A person from England or of English descent.

English /ˈɪŋlɪʃ/ /ˈɪŋɡləʃ/ /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/ /ˈɪŋɡəlɪʃ/ more English most English adj
Engels Engelse
Of or pertaining to the people of England (to Englishmen and Englishwomen).

English /ˈɪŋlɪʃ/ /ˈɪŋɡləʃ/ /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/ /ˈɪŋɡəlɪʃ/ English Englishes n
Engelse Engelsman Engelsen
(in the plural) The people of England, Englishmen and Englishwomen.
dubbel kolonel grote Augustijn
(printing, dated) A size of type between pica (12 point) and great primer (18 point), standardized as 14-point.

English /ˈɪŋlɪʃ/ /ˈɪŋɡləʃ/ /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/ /ˈɪŋɡəlɪʃ/ Englishes pn
Engels Engelse
The language originating in England but now spoken in all parts of the British Isles, the Commonwealth of Nations, North America, and other parts of the world.

English Channel pn
Kanaal Het Kanaal
The arm of the Atlantic Ocean that separates the British Isles from northern France, and joins the North Sea to the Atlantic Ocean.

English studies n
anglistiek
(humanities) An academic discipline that includes the study of literatures written in the English language, English linguistics, and English sociolinguistics.

Englishman /ˈɪŋ.lɪʃ.mən/ /ˈɪŋ.ɡlɪʃ.mən/ Englishmen n
Engelsman
A native or inhabitant of England; a man who is English by ancestry, birth, descent, or naturalisation. [from 7th c.]

Englishwoman Englishwomen n
Engelse
A female native or inhabitant of England; a woman who is English by birth, descent or naturalisation.

Enlightenment pn
verlichting
A 17th- and 18th-century philosophical movement in European history; the Age of Enlightenment or Age of Reason emphasizing rationalism.

Enoch /ˈiːnɒk/ /ˈiːnək/ pn
Henoch
A en given name of biblical origin.

Entlebucher Entlebuchers n
Entlebucher sennenhond
A dog of a breed traditionally used by herders in the Swiss Alps.

Ephesians pn
Efeziërs Brief van Paulus aan de Efeziërs
(biblical) The tenth book of the New Testament of the Bible, an epistle to the people of Ephesus which is attributed to Paul the Apostle.

Ephesus /ˈɛfɪsəs/ pn
Efeze
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Ephraim /ˈifɹi.əm/ /ˈifɹəm/ /ˈɛf.ɹəm/ pn
Efraïm
A en given name.

Epicurean /ˌɛpɪkjʊəˈɹiːən/ /ˌɛpɪkjʊˈɹiːən/ /ˌɛpɪˈkjʊɹiən/ more Epicurean most Epicurean adj
epicurisch epicuristisch
relating to Epicurus or his philosophy

Epicurean /ˌɛpɪkjʊəˈɹiːən/ /ˌɛpɪkjʊˈɹiːən/ /ˌɛpɪˈkjʊɹiən/ Epicureans n
epicureeër epicurist
a follower of Epicurus and Epicureanism

Epicureanism Epicureanisms n
epicurisme
A system of philosophy, chiefly ethics, based upon the teachings of Epicurus (c. 340–c. 270 BC), that advocated retreat from public life to preserve one's long-term happiness and ataraxia.

Epicurus /ˌɛpɪˈkjʊəɹəs/ /ˌɛpɪˈkjʊɹəs/ pn
Epicurus
(historical) An ancient Greek philosopher, founder of the movement known as Epicureanism.

Epimetheus pn
Epimetheus
(Greek mythology) Son of Iapetus and Clymene, brother to Atlas, Menoetius and Prometheus, of whom he ignored warnings to beware of any gifts from Zeus. He accepted Pandora as his wife, thereby bringing sorrow to the world; father to Pyrrha.

Epiphany /ɛˈpɪfəni/ /ɪˈpɪfni/ /ɪˈpɪfəni/ pn
Driekoningen Epifanie
A en given name.

Epirote Epirotes n
Epiroot
An inhabitant or descendant of Epirus.

Epirus /ɪˈpaɪəɹəs/ pn
Epirus Epiros
(historical) A larger historical kingdom in roughly the same region, widely extended by the Greek general and king Pyrrhus during the early Hellenistic period.
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Equatorial Guinea /ˌɛkwəˈtɔːɹiəl ˈɡɪni/ pn
Equatoriaal-Guinea
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Equatorial Guinean adj
Equatoriaal-Guinees
Of, from, or pertaining to Equatorial Guinea, the Equatorial Guinean people or the Equatorial Guinean culture.

Equatorial Guinean Equatorial Guineans n
Equatoriaal-Guineeër Equatoriaal-Guinese
A person from Equatorial Guinea or of Equatorial Guinean descent.

Erasmus /ɪˈɹæzməs/ pn
Desiderius Erasmus Desiderius Erasmus van Rotterdam
Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus (known as Erasmus or Erasmus of Rotterdam), a Dutch humanist and theologian.

Eric /ˈɛɹɪk/ pn
Erik
A en given name.

Eris /ˈɛɹɪs/ /ˈɪəɹɪs/ pn
Eris
(astronomy) The celestial body 136199 Eris, the most-massive known dwarf planet in the Solar System and the largest known object in the scattered disk; formerly nicknamed Xena.

Eritrea /ˌɛɹɪˈtɹ(e)ɪə/ /ˌɛɹɪˈtɹeɪə/ /ˌɛɹɪˈtɹi.ə/ /ˌɪɹɪˈtɹ(e)ɪə/ /ˌɪɹɪˈtɹeɪə/ pn
Eritrea
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The modern State of Eritrea (since the 1990s).

Eritrean more Eritrean most Eritrean adj
Eritrees
Of, belonging to, or relating to Eritrea or its people.

Eritrean Eritreans n
Eritreeër Eritrese
A native or inhabitant of Eritrea, or a descendant of such person.

Ernest /ˈɜː(ɹ)nɪst/ pn
Ernst
A en given name; popular in the 19th century.

Eros /ˈɛɹɒs/ pn
Eros
(Greek god) The god of love and sexual desire; son of either Erebus and Nyx or Aphrodite and Ares. His Roman counterpart is Cupid.
433 Eros, an asteroid

Erzya Erzyas n
Erzja
A Mordvin person speaking Erzya or of such ancestry.

Erzya Erzyas pn
Erzja
A Finno-Ugric language spoken primarily in the Volga region of Russia, but is also spoken in Azerbaijan, Estonia, Kazakhstan and Ukraine.

Esau /ˈisɑ/ /ˈiːsɔː/ pn
Esau
The son of Isaac and Rebekah and the older twin brother of Jacob.

Escherian more Escherian most Escherian adj
Escheriaans
Of or relating to M C Escher (1898-1972), Dutch artist.

Esdras pn
Ezra Esra
(biblical) any of four books of the Old Testament and Apocrypha of the Bible.

Eskimo /ˈɛs.kɪ.moʊ/ /ˈɛs.kɪ.məʊ/ more Eskimo most Eskimo adj
Eskimo
In, of, or relating to the Eskimo languages.

Eskimo /ˈɛs.kɪ.moʊ/ /ˈɛs.kɪ.məʊ/ Eskimo Eskimoes Eskimos n
Eskimo
(sometimes, offensive) A member of any of the Eskimo peoples.

Eskimo /ˈɛs.kɪ.moʊ/ /ˈɛs.kɪ.məʊ/ pn
Eskimo
(sometimes, offensive) A group of indigenous peoples inhabiting the Arctic, from Siberia, through Alaska and Northern Canada, to Greenland, including the Inuit and Yupik.
Any of the languages of the Eskimo.

Eskimo kiss Eskimo kisses n
neuzeneuzen
The rubbing of one's nose against another's as a sign of affection.

Eskimo-Aleut /ˈɛskɪmoʊ ˈæliˌut/ pn
Eskimo-Aleoetisch

Esperantist Esperantists n
esperantist esperantiste
A specialist or speaker of Esperanto, the international auxiliary language designed by L. L. Zamenhof.

Esperanto /ˌɛspəˈɹæntoʊ/ /ˌɛspəˈɹæntəʊ/ /ˌɛspəˈɹɑntoʊ/ /ˌɛspəˈɹɑːntəʊ/ pn
Esperanto
An international auxiliary language designed by L. L. Zamenhof with a base vocabulary inspired by Indo-European languages such as English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Russian, and having a streamlined grammar with completely regular conjugations, declensions, and inflections.

Esperantologist Esperantologists n
esperantoloog
A person who studies Esperanto in an academic way.

Esperantujo pn
Esperantië Esperantoland
A notional land of Esperanto speakers.

Esther /ˈɛstə/ /ˈɛstɚ/ pn
Esther
A en given name.
Esther Ester
The heroine of the Book of Esther.

Estonia /ɛsˈtoʊ.ni.ə/ /ɛsˈtoʊn.jə/ /ɛsˈtəʊ.nɪ.ə/ Estonias pn
Estland
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Estonian adj
Estisch Ests
Of, from, or pertaining to the country of Estonia, its people or their language.

Estonian Estonians n
Estlandse Est Estlander
(countable, rare) Any person from Estonia or someone descended from such people.
Estisch Ests
(uncountable) The Uralic language that is the official language of Estonia.

Ethiopia /iθiˈoʊpi.ə/ pn
Ethiopië
(historical) Sub-Saharan Africa, especially the parts south of Egypt and along and east of the Nile.

Ethiopian /ˌiːθiˈəʊpi.ən/ more Ethiopian most Ethiopian adj
Ethiopisch
Of, from, or pertaining to Ethiopia, the Ethiopian people or the Ethiopian culture.

Ethiopian /ˌiːθiˈəʊpi.ən/ Ethiopians n
Ethiopische Ethiopiër
A person from Ethiopia or of Ethiopian descent.
(dated) A black-skinned person, especially one from Africa.

Etruscan /ɪˈtɹʌskən/ more Etruscan most Etruscan adj
Etruskisch
Of or pertaining to the region and culture of Etruria, a pre-Roman civilization in Italy.

Etruscan /ɪˈtɹʌskən/ Etruscans n
Etrusk
An inhabitant of ancient Etruria.

Etruscan /ɪˈtɹʌskən/ pn
Etruskisch
The extinct language of Etruria, which has no known relation to any other language.

Eucharist /ˈjuːkəɹɪst/ /ˈjuːkɹɪst/ Eucharists n
eucharistie eucharistieviering
(Christianity) The Christian sacrament of Holy Communion.
eucharistieviering
(by extension) A Christian religious service in which this sacrament is enacted.
The substances received during this sacrament, namely the bread and wine, seen as Christ’s body and blood.

Euclidean /juːˈklɪd.i.ən/ adj
euclidisch
(geometry) Adhering to the principles of traditional geometry, in which parallel lines are equidistant.

Euclidean geometry n
euclidische meetkunde
(geometry) The familiar geometry of the real world, based on the postulate that through any two points there is exactly one straight line.

Eugene /juˈd͡ʒin/ /ˈjuː.d͡ʒin/ pn
Eugeen
A en given name

Euler's formula pn
formule van Euler
(complex analysis) Formula which links complex exponentiation with trigonometric functions:
(differential geometry) Formula which calculates the normal curvature of an arbitrary direction in the tangent plane in terms of the principal curvatures \kappa_1 and \kappa_2 and the angle \theta which that direction makes with the first principal direction:

Eupen pn
Eupen
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Euphrates /juːˈfɹeɪtiːz/ pn
Eufraat
The river in the Middle East, 2780 kilometers in length, flowing southwest from Turkey, then southeast, and uniting with the Tigris before entering the Persian Gulf. It forms the Western edge of classical Mesopotamia.

Eurabia /jəˈɹeɪbiə/ /jʊəˈɹeɪbiə/ pn
Eurabië

Eurasia /jəˈɹeɪ.ʒə/ /jʊˈɹeɪ.ʒə/ pn
Eurazië
The largest and most populous landmass on Earth, consisting of Europe and Asia; sometimes also including neighbouring islands. [1881]
A region comprising parts of Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia; the countries of the former Soviet Union and the sphere of influence of Russia.

Eurasian more Eurasian most Eurasian adj
Euraziatisch
Of or pertaining to the continent of Eurasia, or to both Europe and Asia.

Eurasian black vulture Eurasian black vultures n
monniksgier
Aegypius monachus, a species of large vulture living in Europe and Asia.

Eurasian blackbird Eurasian blackbirds n
merel
A bird of the species Turdus merula

Eurasian blackcap Eurasian blackcaps n
zwartkop
Sylvia atricapilla, an Old World warbler.

Eurasian bullfinch Eurasian bullfinches n
goudvink
A small passerine bird, Pyrrhula pyrrhula, in the finch genus.

Eurasian crag martin Eurasian crag martins n
rotszwaluw
Ptyonoprogne rupestris, a small passerine bird in the swallow family.

Eurasian eagle owl Eurasian eagle owls n
oehoe
Bubo bubo, the largest owl, native to almost all of temperate Eurasia.

Eurasian hobby Eurasian hobbies n
boomvalk
Falco subbuteo, a small raptor of the falcon family.

Eurasian jay Eurasian jays n
gaai Vlaamse gaai
A widespread species of jay, usually crested and with pinkish-brown plumage and a harsh screech (Garrulus glandarius).

Eurasian lynx Eurasian lynxes n
Europese lynx los lynx
Lynx lynx, one of the species of lynx.

Eurasian magpie Eurasian magpies n
ekster
A well-known black-and-white corvid species, Pica pica, of Eurasian distribution.

Eurasian nuthatch Eurasian nuthatches n
boomklever
A nuthatch of the species Sitta europaea.

Eurasian pygmy owl Eurasian pygmy owls n
dwerguil
Glaucidium passerinum, the smallest Eurasian owl.

Eurasian scops owl Eurasian scops owls n
dwergooruil
Otus scops, a small owl.

Eurasian siskin Eurasian siskins n
sijs
A bird of the species Spinus spinus, common throughout Eurasia.

Eurasian sparrowhawk Eurasian sparrowhawks n
sperwer
A bird of the species Accipiter nisus

Eurasian spoonbill Eurasian spoonbills n
lepelaar
Platalea leucorodia, a wading bird of the ibis and spoonbill family Threskiornithidae.

Eurasian stone-curlew Eurasian stone-curlews n
griel
A species of stone-curlew, Burhinus oedicnemus, of Eurasia, the Middle East, and northern Africa.

Eurasian teal Eurasian teals n
wintertaling
Anas crecca, a common and widespread duck which breeds in temperate Palearctic and migrates south in winter.

Eurasian three-toed woodpecker Eurasian three-toed woodpeckers n
drieteenspecht
Picoides tridactylus, a medium-sized woodpecker.

Eurasian treecreeper Eurasian treecreepers n
taigaboomkruiper kortsnavelboomkruiper
Certhia familiaris, a species of bird in the family Certhiidae.

Eurasian wigeon /jəˌɹeɪʒənˈwɪd͡ʒən/ Eurasian wigeons n
smient
Mareca penelope, a species of dabbling duck.

Eurasian woodcock Eurasian woodcocks n
houtsnip
A medium-small wading bird, (Scolopax rusticola)

Eurasian wren Eurasian wrens n
winterkoning winterkoninkje
Troglodytes troglodytes

Eurasian wryneck Eurasian wrynecks n
draaihals
A small migratory bird in the woodpecker family, Jynx torquilla.

Euripides /jəˈɹɪp.ɪˌdiz/ /jʊˈɹɪp.ɪˌdiz/ pn
Euripides
A Greek tragedian (c. 480–406 B.C.E.); Euripides was the last of the three great tragedians of classical Athens.

Euro- prefix
euro-
Pertaining to Europe, especially as a political entity.
Pertaining to the European Union.

Eurocent Eurocents n
eurocent
One hundredth of a euro.

Eurocentric more Eurocentric most Eurocentric adj
eurocentrisch
Focused on Europe or the people and culture of Europe.

Eurocentrism n
eurocentrisme
The practice of viewing the world from a European perspective, with an implied belief, either consciously or subconsciously, in the preeminence of European culture.

Euromaidan pn
Euromaidan Euromajdan
A series of antigovernment protests in Ukraine that started in November 2013.

Europa /jʊˈɹoʊpə/ pn
Europa
(Greek mythology) Several characters, most notably a Phoenician princess abducted to Crete by Zeus.
(astronomy) A moon of Jupiter.

Europe /ˈjoː.ɹəp/ /ˈjɔː.ɹəp/ /ˈjɝ.əp/ /ˈjʉə.ɹəp/ /ˈjʊə.ɹəp/ /ˈjʊɚ.əp/ pn
Europa
The portion of Eurasia west of the Urals, traditionally considered a continent in its own right, located north of Africa, west of Asia and east of the Atlantic Ocean.
A political entity; the European Union.

European /(ˌ)jʊə.ɹəˈpiː.ən/ /(ˌ)jʊə.ɹəˈpɪ.ən/ /ˌjɝ.əˈpi.ən/ /ˌjʊɚ.əˈpi.ən/ more European most European adj
Europees
Related to Europe or the European Union.

European /(ˌ)jʊə.ɹəˈpiː.ən/ /(ˌ)jʊə.ɹəˈpɪ.ən/ /ˌjɝ.əˈpi.ən/ /ˌjʊɚ.əˈpi.ən/ Europeans n
Europeaan Europeaanse
Person living or originating from Europe.
Person who resides within the European Union.

European Central Bank pn
Europese Centrale Bank
The Central bank for the European Union, administering the monetary policy of the 17 EU Eurozone member states.

European Commission pn
Europese Commissie
The executive branch of the European Union.

European Parliament /jʊˈroʊpiən ˈpɑrləmənt/ /jʊˈrəʊpiən ˈpɑːrləmənt/ pn
Europees Parlement Europarlement
(politics) A legislative chamber of the European Union.

European Union /ˌjɔːɹəˈpiːən ˈjuːnjən/ /ˌjɝɹəˈpi.ən ˈjunjən/ /ˌjʊəɹəˈpiːən ˈjuːnjən/ /ˌjʊɹəˈpiən ˈjunjən/ pn
Europese Unie
A supranational organisation, consisting of 27 member states, created in the 1950s to bring the nations of Europe into closer economic and political connection.

European beaver European beavers n
bever
A species of beaver, Castor fiber, native to Eurasia.

European bee-eater European bee-eaters n
bijeneter
Merops apiaster, a Mediterranean species of bee-eater.

European bison /jʊɹəˌpiːən ˈbaɪsn̩/ European bison European bisons n
wisent
The wisent, species Bison bonasus, Europe's heaviest land animal.

European goldfinch European goldfinches n
putter distelvink
A bird of the species Carduelis carduelis, native to Europe, North Africa and western Asia.

European greenfinch European greenfinches n
groenling groenvink
Chloris chloris, a small passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae.

European hedgehog European hedgehogs n
egel
Erinaceus europaeus, the hedgehog that inhabits much of Western and Central Europe.

European herring gull European herring gulls n
zilvermeeuw
A common, large seagull, Larus argentatus, having a white and gray body and a yellow bill with a red spot and found in the coastal areas of Europe.

European holly n
hulst steekpalm
Ilex aquifolium, a species of holly known for its use during Christmastime

European honey buzzard European honey buzzards n
wespendief
Pernis apivorus, is a bird of prey in the family Accipitridae.

European mink European minks n
nerts
a species of mink, Mustela lutreola, found mostly in Europe, similar in appearance to the American mink.

European otter European otters n
visotter
An otter species, Lutra lutra.

European penduline tit European penduline tits n
buidelmees
Remiz pendulinus, a passerine bird of the genus Remiz.

European pied flycatcher European pied flycatchers n
bonte vliegenvanger
Ficedula hypoleuca, an Old World flycatcher breeding in Europe and overwintering in Africa

European plaice European plaices n
schol
A commercially important flatfish of the species Pleuronectes platessa, native to European waters.

European polecat European polecats n
bunzing
Mustela putorius, related to mink and weasels, native to Europe and parts of Asia, and from which certain of the animals called ferrets have been domesticated.

European robin European robins n
roodborstje
A small passerine Old World bird; Erithacus rubecula.

European roller European rollers n
scharrelaar
Coracias garrulus, a European species of roller.

European serin European serins n
Europese kanarie
Serinus serinus, a small passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae.

European shag European shags n
kuifaalscholver
Gulosus aristotelis (syn. Phalacrocorax aristotelis), a member of the Phalacrocoracidae (cormorant) family of seabirds.

European smelt European smelts n
spiering
Any smelt of species Osmerus eperlanus, common in fresh waters of northern Europe.

European squid European squids n
gewone pijlinktvis
Loligo vulgaris (common squid), found in the Mediterranean and the eastern Atlantic.

European stonechat European stonechats n
roodborsttapuit
Saxicola rubicola, an Old World flycatcher

European wildcat European wildcats n
wilde kat
Felis silvestris silvestris, a subspecies of the wildcat.

Europoort pn
Europoort
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Eurovision /ˈjɝ.əˌvɪ.ʒ(ə)n/ /ˈjʊə.ɹə(ˌ)vɪ.ʒ(ə)n/ pn
Eurovisie
A European broadcasting system, created by the European Broadcasting Union, that produces the Eurovision Song Contest and related programmes.
The Eurovision Song Contest.

Eurozone pn
eurozone
Collectively, the European Union member states whose official currency is the euro.

Eustachian tube /ju.ˈsteɪʃən ˈtjuːb/ /ju.ˈsteɪʃən ˈtuːb/ Eustachian tubes n
buis van Eustachius
(anatomy) In humans and other land vertebrates, a tube that links the nasopharynx to the cavity of the middle ear to allow the equalization of the pressure on both sides of the eardrum.

Eve /iːv/ pn
Eva
(Abrahamic religions) The first woman and mother of the human race; Adam's wife.
A en given name.

Even /əˈvɛn/ pn
eveens
A Tungusic language spoken by the Evens in Siberia and the Russian Far East.

Everett /ˈɛvəɹɪt/ Everetts pn
Evert
(countable) A en given name transferred back from the surname.

Evers Everses pn
Evers

Ewe /ˈeɪ.veɪ/ /ˈeɪ.weɪ/ adj
Ewe
Of or pertaining to the Ewe people or language.

Ewe /ˈeɪ.veɪ/ /ˈeɪ.weɪ/ Ewes n
Ewe
An ethnic group who inhabit southeastern Ghana, Togo, and Benin.

Ewe /ˈeɪ.veɪ/ /ˈeɪ.weɪ/ pn
Ewe
The Niger-Congo language, belonging to the Gbe family, spoken by these people.

Excellency Excellencies n
excellentie
(used with His, Her or Your) A form of address for certain high officials or dignitaries.

Exodus /ˈɛksədəs/ pn
Exodus Uittocht
The departure of the Hebrew slaves from Egypt under the leadership of Moses.
Exodus
The second of the Books of Moses in the Old Testament of the Bible, the second book in the Torah describing the Exodus.

Extremaduran pn
Extremeens
The language of Extremadura.

Eynatten pn
Eynatten
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Ezekiel /ɪˈziːkiəl/ pn
Ezechiël
A book of the Old Testament of the Bible.
A prophet mentioned in the Bible and in the Quran.
A en given name of biblical origin. First used by 17th century Puritans; rare today.

Ezra /ˈɛzɹə/ Ezras pn
Ezra
(biblical) The fifteenth book of the Old Testament and a book of the Hebrew Tanakh.
A Jewish high priest from the fifth century BC.
A en given name of biblical origin.

F major n
F-groot F-majeur
(music) The major key with the notes F, G, A, B♭, C, D, E, the key signature of which has one flat.
(music) The major chord with a root of F.

F minor n
f-klein f-mineur
(music) a minor key with the notes F, G, A♭, B♭, C, D♭, E♭
(music) the minor chord with a root of F

FBI /ˈɛf.biː.aɪ/ pn
FBI
(US) Initialism of Federal Bureau of Investigation.

FRG pn
BRD
Initialism of Federal Republic of Germany.

Facebook /ˈfeɪs.bʊk/ pn
Facebook
(trademark) A social-networking website where users can find acquaintances or "friends", exchange messages, and post updates.

Facebook /ˈfeɪs.bʊk/ v
facebooken
(intransitive) To use the social-networking site Facebook.

Falkland Islander Falkland Islanders n
Falklandeilander Falklandeilandse
A person from the Falkland Islands or of descent of the Falkland Islands.

Falkland Islands /ˈfɒlklənd ˌaɪləndz/ /ˈfɔːklənd ˌaɪləndz/ /ˈfɔːlklənd ˌaɪləndz/ pn
Falklandeilanden
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Fallopian tube Fallopian tubes n
eileider
(anatomy) Either of the two ducts in female mammals through which ova pass from the ovaries to the uterus.

Famennian pn
Famennien

Far East pn
Verre Oosten
(dated) East Asia (Korea, Japan, China, the Russian Far East, etc.), and Southeast Asia, taken as a whole.

Farmer Farmers pn
Boer
(NATO code name) the Soviet MiG 19 aircraft.

Faroe Islands /ˈfɛəɹəʊ ˌaɪləndz/ pn
Faeröer
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Faroese /fæɹoʊˈiz/ /ˌfɛ(ə)ɹoʊˈiz/ /ˌfɛəɹəʊˈiːz/ adj
Faeröers
Of or pertaining to the Faroe Islands, Faroese people or Faroese language.

Faroese /fæɹoʊˈiz/ /ˌfɛ(ə)ɹoʊˈiz/ /ˌfɛəɹəʊˈiːz/ Faroese n
Faeröerder Faeröerse
(countable) A person from the Faroe Islands, Faroe Islander or Faeroe Islander

Faroese /fæɹoʊˈiz/ /ˌfɛ(ə)ɹoʊˈiz/ /ˌfɛəɹəʊˈiːz/ pn
Faeröers
(uncountable) The language of the Faroe Islands, closely related to Icelandic, and more distantly to Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish

Faroffistan n
Verweggistan

Faroish /ˈfɛəɹəʊɪʃ/ adj
Faeröers
Of or pertaining to the Faroe Islands, Faroish people or the Faroish language; Faroese.

Fata Morgana /ˌfɑtə mɔɹˈɡɑnə/ /ˌfɑːtə mɔːˈɡɑːnə/ Fata Morganas n
fata morgana
A form of mirage caused by a temperature inversion in the atmosphere, especially one seen in the Strait of Messina.

Fates /feɪts/ pn
schikgodinnen
(Greek mythology) Atropos, Clotho, and Lachesis; supernatural beings who controlled the destiny of men and of the gods.

Father Fathers n
eerwaarde mijnheer pastoor pater
(Christianity) One of the chief ecclesiastical authorities of the first centuries after Christ.

Father pn
Vader
(Wicca) One of the triune gods of the Horned God in Wicca, representing a man, younger than the elderly Sage and older than the boyish Master.

Father Time pn
Vadertje Tijd
A personification of time as an old man, usually carrying an hourglass.

Father's Day Father's Days n
Vaderdag
A holiday in celebration of fatherhood, or to honor fathers, celebrated on the third Sunday of June in most of the world's countries. See Wikipedia:Father's Day:Dates.

Faustian bargain /-ɡɪn/ /ˈfaʊstiən ˈbɑːɹɡən/ /ˈfaʊstɪən ˈbɑːɡən/ Faustian bargains n
duivelspact
(idiomatic) An agreement in which a person abandons his or her spiritual values or moral principles in order to obtain knowledge, wealth or other benefits.

Feast of the Circumcision of Christ Feasts of the Circumcision of Christ n
Besnijdenis van de Heer
(Christianity) A celebration of the circumcision of Jesus in accordance with Jewish tradition.

Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus Feasts of the Holy Name of Jesus n
Zoete Naam Jezus
(Christianity) A feast of the liturgical year celebrated by a number of Christian denominations.

February /j/ /ɹi/ /ɹə.ɹi/ /ˈfɛb.j(ʊ.)ə.ɹi/ /ˈfɛb.juˌɛ(ə)ɹi/ /ˈfɛb.ɹi/ /ˈfɛb.ɹuˌɛɹi/ /ˈfɛb.ɹə.ɹi/ /ˈfɛb.ɹʊ.ə.ɹi/ Februaries Februarys pn
februari regenmaand
The short month following January and preceding March in the Roman, Julian, and Gregorian calendars, used in all three calendars for intercalation or addition of leap days.

February strike pn
Februaristaking

Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia pn
Federale Democratische Republiek Ethiopië
Official name of Ethiopia.

Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal pn
Federale Democratische Republiek Nepal
Official name of Nepal.

Federal Republic of Germany pn
Bondsrepubliek Duitsland
(1949–1990) The official name of West Germany.
(1990–today) The official name of reunified Germany.

Federative Republic of Brazil pn
Federatieve Republiek Brazilië
The official name of Brazil.

Ferrari /fəˈɹɑːɹi/ Ferraris n
Ferrari
A car manufactured by Ferrari.

Ferris wheel /ˈfɛɹɪs wil/ /ˈfɛɹɪs wiːl/ /ˈfɛɹɪs ʍil/ /ˈfɛɹɪs ʍiːl/ Ferris wheels n
reuzenrad
An amusement ride, consisting of an upright rotating wheel having seats that remain in a horizontal position as the wheel revolves.

Feynman diagram /ˈfaɪnmən ˈdaɪəɡɹæm/ Feynman diagrams n
Feynmandiagram
(physics) A pictorial representation of the interactions of subatomic particles, showing their paths in space and time as lines, and their interactions as points where lines meet.

Fez /fɛz/ pn
Fez
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Fier pn
Fier
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Fiji /fiːˈdʒiː/ /ˈfi.d͡ʒi/ /ˈfiː.dʒiː/ pn
Fiji
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Fijian /fiːˈd͡ʒiːən/ /fɪˈd͡ʒiːən/ adj
Fijisch
Pertaining to Fiji, or its language or people.

Fijian /fiːˈd͡ʒiːən/ /fɪˈd͡ʒiːən/ Fijians n
Fijiër Fijische
A person from Fiji or of Fijian descent.

Fijian /fiːˈd͡ʒiːən/ /fɪˈd͡ʒiːən/ pn
Fijisch Fijiaans
an Austronesian language of the Malayo-Polynesian family spoken on Fiji. It has 650,000 speakers, including second language users.

Filipina /fɪlɪˈpiːnə/ Filipinas n
Filipijnse
(countable) A female citizen or local inhabitant of the Philippines, or one descending from such.

Filipino /fɪlɪˈpinoʊ/ /piliˈpino/ adj
Filipijns
Of or pertaining to the Philippines or its people, language, and culture.
Of or pertaining to Tagalog, the basis of the national language of the Philippines.

Filipino /fɪlɪˈpinoʊ/ /piliˈpino/ Filipinos n
Filipijn Filipijnse Filipino
A citizen or local inhabitant of the Philippines and those descending from such, especially a male.

Filipino /fɪlɪˈpinoʊ/ /piliˈpino/ pn
Filipijns
(uncountable) The national language of the Philippines, based on Tagalog.

Finistère /ˌfɪnɪsˈtɛə(ɹ)/ pn
Finistère
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Finland /ˈfɪn.lənd/ Finlands pn
Finland
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Finlandization n
finlandisering
(politics) The process by which a smaller or less powerful sovereign state comes to abide by a more powerful neighbor's foreign policy rules, while retaining its independence.

Finn /ˈfɪn/ Finns n
Fin Finse
A national of Finland.
A member of another Finnic nationality, such as (more narrowly) a Baltic Finn such as a Karelian or Estonian, or (more broadly) a Volga Finn or Perm Finn.

Finnic adj
Baltisch-Fins Oostzeefins
(dated) Of the hypothetical Finno-Volgaic subgrouping of the Uralic languages that includes the Baltic-Finnic, Sami, Mordvinic and Mari languages.

Finnish /ˈfɪnɪʃ/ adj
Fins
Of or pertaining to Finland; Finlandic, Finlandish.
Of or pertaining to the Finnish language.

Finnish /ˈfɪnɪʃ/ n
Fins
The Finno-Ugric language spoken by the majority of the people living in Finland, one of the two official languages of the country (the other is Swedish).

Finno-Ugric adj
Fins-Oegrisch Finoegrisch
Of or relating to Finno-Ugric languages.

Fiordland penguin Fiordland penguins n
fjordlandkuifpinguïn
A species of crested penguin, Eudyptes pachyrhynchus, with distinctive blue-grey upperparts, which breed on the Fiordland coast and on nearby islands.

First World pn
eerste wereld
(historical, politics) Those countries aligned with the West during the Cold War, particularly in contrast to those aligned with the East (Second World).

Fisher /ˈfɪʃɚ/ Fishers pn
Visscher Visser
(countable) An English surname originating as an occupation for a fisherman.

Flanders /ˈflæn.dɚz/ /ˈflɑːn.dəz/ Flanderses pn
Vlaanderen
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The principal railway station in Lille, capital of the above.

Fleming /ˈflɛmɪŋ/ Flemings n
Vlaming
A native or inhabitant of Flanders in Belgium.

Flemish /ˈflɛmɪʃ/ more Flemish most Flemish adj
Vlaams
Of or relating to Flanders, either as the historical county of Flanders (the current provinces of West Flanders and East Flanders in Belgium, Zeelandic Flanders in the Netherlands and French Flanders); or as the Dutch-speaking region of Belgium.

Flemish /ˈflɛmɪʃ/ pn
Vlaams
Standard Dutch as it is spoken in Flanders.

Flemish Brabant pn
Vlaams-Brabant
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Flemish Community pn
Vlaamse Gemeenschap
One of the three communities of Belgium, consisting of the Flemish Region (the provinces of West Flanders, East Flanders, Flemish Brabant, Antwerp, Limburg) and partially the Brussels-Capital Region.

Flemish bond Flemish bonds n
vlaamsverband
(masonry) In bricklaying, an arrangement of bricks such that each course consists of alternate bricks having their short sides (headers) and long sides (stretchers) facing outwards, with alternate courses being offset.

Flevoland pn
Flevoland
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Flood pn
Zondvloed
(biblical) The flood referred to in the Book of Genesis in the Hebrew Bible.

Florence /ˈflɑɹɪns/ /ˈflɒɹəns/ /ˈflɔɹəns/ pn
Florence
A en given name.
(obsolete) A en given name
(historical) a medieval and early modern republic centered on the city of Florence in Italy that existed from 1115 to 1185 and from 1197 to 1569 when the Grand Duchy of Tuscany was formed.

Florentine /ˈflɒɹəntaɪn/ /ˈflɔɹəntin/ more Florentine most Florentine adj
Florentijns
Of or relating to the Italian city of Florence.

Florentine /ˈflɒɹəntaɪn/ /ˈflɔɹəntin/ Florentines n
Florentijner Florentijnse
A native or resident of the Italian city of Florence.

Florida /ˈfloɹ.də/ /ˈfloɹ.ə.də/ /ˈfloɹ.ɪ.də/ /ˈflɑɹ.ɪ.də/ /ˈflɒɹ.ə.də/ /ˈflɒɹ.ɪ.də/ /ˈflɔ.ɹə.də/ /ˈflɔ.ɹɪ.də/ pn
Florida
Several places in South and Central America:

Floréal /ˈflɔːɹɪ.əl/ /ˌflɔɹeɪˈɑl/ Floréals pn
bloemmaand floréal
(historical) The eighth month of the French Republican Calendar, from April 20 or 21 to May 19 or 20.

Flying Dutchman /ˌflaɪ.ɪŋ ˈdʌtʃ.mən/ pn
Vliegende Hollander
(nautical, _, folklore) A mythical Dutch-flagged ghost clipper that is very fast sailing, and never makes it to port, seen on the high seas, where upon being hailed, occupants request information on persons long dead, or leave messages for said people. In European naval folklore, it was considered to portend bad luck.

Flying Fortress pn
Vliegend Fort
(informal) The Boeing B-17, a United States WWII heavy bomber, based upon a reputation for toughness and reliability, as well as its relatively heavy defensive armament at the expense of bombload.

Flying Spaghetti Monster pn
Vliegend Spaghettimonster
(humorous) A deity consisting of spaghetti and meatballs, the creator of the universe according to the religion of Pastafarianism.

Fokker Fokkers n
Fokker
Any of a class of aeroplanes produced by the Fokker company, used by Germany in World War I.

Fomalhaut pn
Fomalhaut
(star) The brightest star in the constellation Piscis Austrinus and one of the brightest stars in the night sky; Alpha (α) Piscis Austrini.

Fordism n
fordisme
An economic and social system based on industrial mass production, where the worker is paid relatively high wages in order to buy in large quantity the products turned out in mass production.

Formosa /fɔɹˈmoʊ.sə/ /fɔɹˈmoʊ.zə/ /fɔːˈməʊ.sə/ pn
Formosa
The island of Taiwan.

Forster's tern Forster's terns n
Forsters stern
Sterna forsteri, is a seabird of the family Laridae.

Fort-de-France /ˌfɔː də ˈfɹɑːns/ /ˌfɔː də ˈfɹɒ̃s/ /ˌfɔː(ɹ)t də ˈfɹæns/ pn
Fort-de-France
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Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse pn
de vier ruiters van de Apocalyps
(biblical) Four beings in Revelation 6:1–8 that bring about the Apocalypse, each embodied as a horseman riding a different-colored horse that represents a different aspect of the Apocalypse.

Fourier cosine series Fourier cosine series n
Fourier-cosinusreeks
a Fourier series consisting solely of cosine functions

Fourier series Fourier series n
Fourierreeks
(mathematics, analysis) Any series resulting from the decomposition of a periodic function into terms involving cosines and sines (or, equivalently, complex exponentials).

Fourier sine series Fourier sine series n
Fourier-sinusreeks
a Fourier series consisting solely of sine functions

Fourier transform Fourier transforms n
Fourier-transformatie Fouriertransformatie
(analysis, harmonic analysis, physics, electrical engineering) A particular integral transform that when applied to a function of time (such as a signal), converts the function to one that plots the original function's frequency composition; the resultant function of such a conversion.

Fourth Reich pn
Vierde Rijk
Hypothetical resurrection of Nazi Germany (Third Reich).

France /fɹæns/ /fɹɑːns/ Frances pn
Frankrijk
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Anatole France, a French poet, journalist, and novelist.
A en given name; .

Frances /ˈfɹænsɪz/ /ˈfɹɑːnsɪz/ pn
Fransje
A en given name, feminine form of Francis.

Francis /ˈfɹænsɪs/ /ˈfɹɑːnsɪs/ pn
Franciscus Frans Francis
A en given name
(rare) A en given name, .

Franco-Provençal pn
Arpitaans Francoprovençaals
A Romance language spoken in east-central France, western Switzerland, and northwestern Italy.

Franconia /fɹæŋˈkoʊ.ni.ə/ /fɹæŋˈkoʊ.njə/ /fɹæŋˈkəʊ.ni.ə/ /fɹæŋˈkəʊ.njə/ pn
Franken
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Franconian /fɹæŋˈkoʊ.ni.ən/ /fɹæŋˈkəʊ.ni.ən/ pn
Frankisch

Francophone /ˈfɹæŋkɒfəʊn/ adj
Franstalig
French-speaking.

Francophone /ˈfɹæŋkɒfəʊn/ Francophones n
Franstalige
A person who speaks French, especially as their mother tongue.

Franeker /ˈfɹɑːnəkə/ pn
Franeker
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Frank /fɹæŋk/ Franks n
Frank
One of the Franks, a Germanic federation that inhabited parts of what are now France, the Low Countries and Germany.

Frank /fɹæŋk/ pn
Frank
A diminutive of the en given name Francis

Frankfurt /ˈfɹæŋkfə(ɹ)t/ pn
Frankfurt
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Frankish /ˈfɹæŋkɪʃ/ more Frankish most Frankish adj
Frankisch
of or pertaining to the Franks
in or of the language of the Franks

Frankish /ˈfɹæŋkɪʃ/ pn
Frankisch Oudfrankisch
The language of the Franks, an extinct West Germanic language.

Franklin's gull Franklin's gulls n
Franklins meeuw
A migratory gull that breeds in the Northern Hemisphere and winters in the Southern Hemisphere; Leucophaeus pipixcan.

Frasnian pn
Frasnien

Frederick /ˈfɹɛd(ə)ɹɪk/ pn
Frederik
A en given name.

FreeCell pn
FreeCell
A solitaire card game, similar to Klondike but with the addition of cells where one card can be placed at a time.

Freemason Freemasons n
vrijmetselaar
A member of the Free and Accepted Masons (sometimes entitled Ancient Free and Accepted Masons), an international fraternal and charitable organization.

Freemasonry pn
vrijmetselarij
The institutions, precepts, and rites of the Freemasons.

Freiburg /fɹaɪ.bɜː(ɹ)ɡ/ pn
Freiburg
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French /fɹɛnt͡ʃ/ /fɹɛnʃ/ more French most French adj
Frans
Of or relating to the people or culture of France.
Of or relating to the French language.

French /fɹɛnt͡ʃ/ /fɹɛnʃ/ French Frenches n
Fransen fransozen
(chiefly, _, collective, and, in the plural) The people of France; groups of French people.

French /fɹɛnt͡ʃ/ /fɹɛnʃ/ Frenches pn
Frans
(chiefly, _, uncountable) The language of France, shared by the neighboring countries Belgium, Monaco, and Switzerland and by former French colonies around the world.
schuttingtaal
(uncountable, euphemistic, now, _, often, _, ironic) Vulgar language.

French Equatorial Africa pn
Frans-Equatoriaal-Afrika
(historical) A federation in central Africa, stretching from the Sahara to the Congo River, comprising the following colonised countries (present names as independent republics in parentheses if different): Chad, French Congo (Republic of the Congo), Gabon and Ubangi-Shari (Central African Republic).

French Guiana pn
Frans-Guyana
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French Guianese adj
Frans-Guyaans Frans-Guyanees
Of, from, or pertaining to French Guiana or the French Guianese people.

French India pn
Frans Indië
The administrative whole of the French colonial possessions, all enclaved on the Indian subcontinent (East Indies), comprising Pondicherry (the joint governor's capital), Chandernagor (Chandernagore), Mahé (Mahe), Masulipatam, Yanam (Yanaon) and Karikal

French Indochina pn
Frans-Indochina
A former part of the French colonial empire in Indochina in southeast Asia, consisting of the current territories of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia.

French Louisiana pn
Frans Louisiana
(historical) The French vast colony of Louisiana in North America, part of New France, sold to the United States as the Louisiana Purchase in 1803.

French Polynesia /ˈfɹɛntʃ pɑ.ləˈni.ʒə/ /ˈfɹɛntʃ pɑ.lɪˈni.ʒə/ /ˈfɹɛntʃ pɒl.ɪˈniː.zi.ə/ /ˈfɹɛntʃ pɒl.ɪˈniː.ʃə/ /ˈfɹɛntʃ pɒl.ɪˈniː.ʒə/ pn
Frans-Polynesië
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French Polynesian more French Polynesian most French Polynesian adj
Frans-Polynesisch
Of, from, or pertaining to French Polynesia.

French Polynesian French Polynesians n
Frans-Polynesische Frans-Polynesiër
A person from French Polynesia.

French Republic pn
Franse Republiek
(a country).

French Republican Calendar pn
Franse republikeinse kalender Franse revolutionaire kalender jakobijnse kalender
The republican calendar used for twelve years in revolutionary France (from late 1793 to 1805).

French Revolution pn
Franse Revolutie
A period in France of radical social and political upheaval which saw the country change from a monarchy to a republic (1789–1799).

French Southern and Antarctic Lands pn
Franse Zuidelijke en Antarctische Gebieden
A French overseas territory located mostly in the Indian Ocean.

French kiss /frɛntʃˈkɪs/ /frɛnʃˈkɪs/ French kisses n
tongkus tongzoen
The act or an instance of kissing that involves the use of one's tongue.

French kiss /frɛntʃˈkɪs/ /frɛnʃˈkɪs/ v
tongzoenen
(ambitransitive) To give a French kiss, in its various senses.

French paradox pn
Franse paradox
The observation that the French suffer a relatively low incidence of coronary heart disease, despite having a diet relatively rich in saturated fats.

French toast /ˌfɹɛnt͡ʃ ˈtoʊst/ /ˌfɹɛnt͡ʃ ˈtəʊst/ French toasts n
wentelteefje
(culinary) Food prepared by dipping bread into egg batter and frying.

French window French windows n
openslaande deur
(architecture) An outside door with glass panes, serving as a window and a door

Frenchification Frenchifications n
verfransing
The act or process of making French or more French-like, especially in informal contexts.

Frenchman Frenchmen n
Fransman
A man of French birth or nationality.

Frenchwoman Frenchwomen n
Française Franse
A French woman; a woman of French ancestry, descent or citizenship.

Freudian slip /ˌfɹɔɪdi.ən ˈslɪp/ /ˌfɹɔɪdɪ.ən ˈslɪp/ Freudian slips n
freudiaanse verspreking
(psychology) A mistake in speech or action in which a person supposedly shows their true subconscious desires.

Fribourg pn
Vrijburcht
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Friday /-di/ /-ˌdi/ /ˈfɹaɪdeɪ/ /ˈfɹaɪˌdeɪ/ Fridays n
vrijdag
The sixth day of the week in many religious traditions, and the fifth day of the week in systems using the ISO 8601 norm; the Muslim Sabbath; it follows Thursday and precedes Saturday.

Friesland /fɹiːzlænd/ /ˈfɹiːzlənd/ pn
Friesland
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Frimaire /fɹiˈmɛəɹ/ /fɹɪˈmɛː/ Frimaires pn
frimaire rijpmaand
(historical) The third month of the French Republican Calendar, from November 21, 22 or 23 to December 20, 21 or 22.

Frisbee /ˈfɹɪzbi/ Frisbees n
frisbee
A disk-shaped gliding toy, sold under the brand name Frisbee.

Frisian /ˈfɹiː.ʒən/ /ˈfɹɪz.i.ən/ /ˈfɹɪʒ.ən/ more Frisian most Frisian adj
Fries
Of, in or relating to the Frisian language or a Frisian language.
Of or relating to the natives or inhabitants of Frisia; to people of Frisian descent.
Fries Frieslands
Of or relating to the natives or inhabitants of the Dutch province of Friesland.

Frisian /ˈfɹiː.ʒən/ /ˈfɹɪz.i.ən/ /ˈfɹɪʒ.ən/ Frisians n
Fries Friezin
A member of the Germanic ethnic group which is native to the region of Frisia (which is in the Netherlands, northern Germany, and southern Denmark).

Frisian /ˈfɹiː.ʒən/ /ˈfɹɪz.i.ən/ /ˈfɹɪʒ.ən/ pn
Fries
(specifically) The West Frisian (or Western Frisian) lect, spoken in the northern Netherlands.
A Germanic language group or language (see Usage notes), or a lect thereof, which descended from Old Frisian, with speakers in the Netherlands, Germany and Denmark.

Frisian Islands pn
Waddeneilanden
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Friso-Saxon adj
Friso-Saksisch

Fritz /fɹɪts/ Fritzes n
mof
(UK, offensive, ethnic slur) A German person, usually male.

Friulian /fɹiːuːli(ː)ən/ pn
Friulaans Friulisch
A language spoken in Friuli.

Fructidor /ˈfɹʊktɪdɔː/ /ˌfɹʊktəˈdɔɹ/ /ˌfɹʏktəˈdɔɹ/ Fructidors pn
fructidor vruchtmaand
(historical) The twelfth and final month of the French Republican Calendar, from August 18 or 19 to September 16 or 17.

Fuegian /fjuˈeɪɡi.ən/ /fjuˈid͡ʒi.ən/ /fjuːˈiːdʒɪ.ən/ /ˈfweɪdʒɪ.ən/ /ˈfweɪd͡ʒi.ən/ /ˈfweɪɡi.ən/ adj
Vuurlands
Of or pertaining to Tierra del Fuego.

Fuegian /fjuˈeɪɡi.ən/ /fjuˈid͡ʒi.ən/ /fjuːˈiːdʒɪ.ən/ /ˈfweɪdʒɪ.ən/ /ˈfweɪd͡ʒi.ən/ /ˈfweɪɡi.ən/ Fuegians n
Vuurlander Vuurlandse
A native of Tierra del Fuego.

Fukushima Fukushimas pn
Fukushima
The Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster following a tsunami in 2011.
A surname from Japanese.

Fyodor Fyodors pn
Fjodor

G major n
G-groot G-majeur
(music) The major key with the notes G, A, B, C, D, E, F♯, the key signature of which has one sharp.
(music) The major chord with a root of G.

G minor n
g-klein g-mineur
(music) a minor key with the notes G, A, B♭, C, D, E♭, F
(music) the minor chord with a root of G

G-string n
string
A scanty covering for the genitalia, with a thin strip of fabric that passes between the buttocks.

GDP /ˌd͡ʒiːdiːˈpiː/ GDPs n
BBP
(economics) Initialism of gross domestic product.

GDPR pn
AVG
(European Union, _, law) Initialism of General Data Protection Regulation: a regulation in EU law on data protection and privacy in the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA).

GDR pn
DDR
(history) Initialism of German Democratic Republic (“East Germany”).

GNP GNPs n
BNP
(economics) Initialism of gross national product.

Gabon /ɡəˈbɒn/ pn
Gabon
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Gabonese /ɡæ.bəˈniːz/ adj
Gabonees
Of, from, or pertaining to Gabon or the Gabonese people

Gabonese /ɡæ.bəˈniːz/ Gabonese n
Gabonees Gabonese
A person from Gabon or of Gabonese descent.

Gaborone /ˌɡæbəˈɹəʊni/ pn
Gaborone
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Gabriel /ˈɡeɪbɹi.əl/ pn
Gabriël
A en given name.
An archangel associated in Judaism, Christianity and Islam, with carrying messages from God.

Gaea /d͡ʒiːə/ /ˈɡaɪə/ pn
Gaia
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Gaelic /ˈɡalɪk/ /ˈɡeɪlɪk/ /ˈɡælɪk/ adj
Gaelisch
Of or relating to the Gaels, the Goidel peoples of Scotland, Ireland, and the Manx, or their languages.

Gagauz /ˌɡæɡɑːˈuːz/ pn
Gagaoezisch
The language of Gagauzia and the Gagauz people.

Gagauzia pn
Gagaoezië
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Galatians /ɡəˈleɪʃənz/ pn
Galaten
(biblical) The ninth book of the New Testament of the Bible, the epistle of Saint Paul to the Galatians.

Galicia /ɡəˈlɪ.si.ə/ /ɡəˈlɪ.ʃə/ pn
Galicië
A former Iberian kingdom, now an autonomous region of Spain.
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Galician /ɡəˈlɪs.i.ən/ /ɡəˈlɪʃ.ən/ more Galician most Galician adj
Galicisch
Of or pertaining to the region of Galicia in Iberia.
Of or pertaining to the people of Galicia (in Iberia) or their culture.

Galician /ɡəˈlɪs.i.ən/ /ɡəˈlɪʃ.ən/ Galicians n
Galicische Galiciër
(countable) A native or inhabitant of Galicia, a region of the northwestern Iberian peninsula.
Galicisch Galicische Galiciër
(uncountable) The language of Galicia; a Romance language spoken in the northwestern corner of the Iberian peninsula.

Galilee pn
Galilea
A mountainous geographic region in northern Israel.

Gallo-Romance adj
Gallo-Romaans

Gallocentric more Gallocentric most Gallocentric adj
gallocentrisch
Emphasizing France or the people or culture or national language of France.

Galway Bay pn
Baai van Galway
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Galápagos penguin Galápagos penguins n
galapagospinguïn
A species of penguin, Spheniscus mendiculus, which lives on the Galápagos Islands.

Gambel's quail Gambel's quails n
helmkwartel
A quail of North America (of the US-American southwest and the Mexican northwest), Callipepla gambelii.

Gambia /ˈɡæm.bi.ə/ pn
Gambia
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Gambian adj
Gambiaans
Of, from, or pertaining to Gambia or the Gambian people.

Gambian Gambians n
Gambiaan Gambiaanse
A person from Gambia or of Gambian descent.

Ganesha /ɡəˈne(ɪ)ʃ(ə)/ /ɡəˈneɪʃə/ pn
Ganesh Ganesha
(Hinduism) A Hindu god of intellect, wisdom, gates, and beginnings, son of Parvati and Shiva.

Gang of Four pn
Bende van Vier
(China, historical, politics) A leftist political faction composed of four Chinese Communist Party officials that came to prominence during the Chinese Cultural Revolution.

Garden of Eden Gardens of Eden pn
hof van Eden
(Abrahamic religions) In the Book of Genesis of the Bible and Surat Sad of the Qur'an, a garden at the source of the Gihon, Pishon, Tigris, and Euphrates rivers, where Adam and Eve first lived after being created.

Gaul /ɡɑl/ /ɡɔːl/ Gauls n
Galliër Gallische
A person from Gaul.

Gaul /ɡɑl/ /ɡɔːl/ pn
Gallië
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Gaulish /ɡɑlɪʃ/ /ɡɔːlɪʃ/ adj
Gallisch
Of or pertaining to Gaul.
Of or pertaining to the Celtic tribes speaking Gaulish languages.

Gaulish /ɡɑlɪʃ/ /ɡɔːlɪʃ/ pn
Gallisch
The Celtic language that was spoken in Gaul, long extinct.

Gayo pn
Gajo Gajo'sch Gajo-taal
A language of Indonesia.

Gaza /ˈɡɑːzə/ pn
Gaza
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Gaza Strip /ˌɡɑːzə ˈstɹɪp/ pn
Gazastrook
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Gazan /ˈɡɑːzən/ adj
Gazaans
Of or from Gaza.

Gazan /ˈɡɑːzən/ Gazans n
Gazaan Gazaanse Gaziet
A native or inhabitant of Gaza (Gaza City or the Gaza Strip in general).

Gdańsk /ɡəˈdænsk/ /ɡəˈdɑːnsk/ pn
Gdańsk
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Gehenna /ɡəˈhɛ.nə/ pn
gehenna
In rabbinical literature and Christian and Islamic scripture, the place where the souls of the wicked go after death, where they suffer eternal damnation or annihilation.

Gelasian pn
Gelasien
(geology, paleontology) A subdivision of the Pleistocene epoch.

Gelderland pn
Gelderland
A province of The Netherlands with Arnhem as capital.

Gelendzhik pn
Gelendzjik
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Gembloux pn
Gembloers
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Gemma /ˈd͡ʒɛmə/ Gemmas pn
Alphekka
(star) A bright binary star in the constellation Corona Borealis; Alpha (α) Coronae Borealis.

Gemütlichkeit n
gezelligheid
The state or fact of being gemütlich; middle-class niceness or cosiness, hospitality.

Generation X /ˌdʒɛnəɹeɪʃn̩ ˈɛks/ /ˌdʒɛnəˌɹeɪʃən ˈɛks/ pn
Generatie X
(specifically) The generation of people born after the baby boom that followed World War II, especially those born from the mid 1960s to early 1980s, sometimes characterized as cynical, disaffected, lacking direction in life, and unwilling to take part fully in society.

Genesis /ˈd͡ʒɛ.nə.səs/ pn
Genesis
(religion) The first book in the Hebrew Bible.

Geneva /d͡ʒəˈniːvə/ pn
Genève
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The largest lake in Switzerland: see Lake Geneva.
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A en given name or confused with Genevieve or Ginevra.
(by ellipsis) The Geneva Convention.

Geneva Convention pn
Geneefse Conventie
(international law) An international treaty which defines the required treatment for prisoners of war by their captors.

Genevan adj
Geneefs
From, or pertaining to, Geneva.

Genghis Khan /ˈdʒɛŋɡɪs ˈkɑːn/ /ˈɡɛŋɡɪs ˈkɑːn/ pn
Dzjengis Khan
The founder and first ruler (khan) of the Mongol Empire.

Genoa /dʒɛnˈəʊ.ə/ /d͡ʒɛnˈoʊ.ə/ /ˈdʒɛn.əʊ.ə/ /ˈd͡ʒɛn.oʊ.ə/ pn
Genua
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(historical) a maritime republic in northwestern Italy that existed from the 11th century until its disestablishment in 1797 when Napoleon formed the Ligurian Republic, a client state; Genoa briefly regained independence in 1814 before becoming quickly annexed by the Kingdom of Sardinia in 1815.

Genoese /ˌd͡ʒɛnəʊˈiːz/ Genoese n
Genuese
An inhabitant or resident of Genoa.

George /dʒɔː(ɹ)dʒ/ Georges pn
Joris Jurgen Goris Sjors George Jurriaan
A diminutive of the en given names Georgina or Georgia; also used in the conjoined name George Ann(e).

Georgeson /ˈdʒɔː(ɹ)dʒsən/ pn
Jorissen
An English and Scottish surname originating as a patronymic.

Georgetown /ˈd͡ʒɔː(ɹ)d͡ʒtaʊn/ pn
Georgetown
Places in the United States of America:

Georgia /ˈd͡ʒɔɹ.d͡ʒə/ /ˈd͡ʒɔʊ.d͡ʒə/ /ˈd͡ʒɔː.d͡ʒə/ pn
Georgië
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A transitional serif typeface named after the state, designed by Matthew Carter in 1993.

Georgian /ˈd͡ʒoːd͡ʒən/ /ˈd͡ʒɔɹd͡ʒən/ /ˈd͡ʒɔʊ.d͡ʒən/ /ˈd͡ʒɔːd͡ʒən/ adj
Georgisch
Of, from, or pertaining to the Eastern European country of Georgia, the Georgian people or the Georgian language.

Georgian /ˈd͡ʒoːd͡ʒən/ /ˈd͡ʒɔɹd͡ʒən/ /ˈd͡ʒɔʊ.d͡ʒən/ /ˈd͡ʒɔːd͡ʒən/ Georgians n
Georgisch Georgiër Georgische
(countable) A person or a descendant of a person from Georgia, a country in Eastern Europe and Western Asia.
(countable) A native or resident of the state of Georgia in the United States of America.

Geraldine pn
Geralda
A en given name.

Gerard /d͡ʒəˈɹɑɹd/ /ˈd͡ʒɛɹɑːd/ pn
Gerard
A en given name.

Gerlach Gerlaches pn
Gerlach
(countable) A surname from the Germanic languages or originating as an occupation.

German /ˈd͡ʒɜː.mən/ /ˈd͡ʒɝ.mən/ Germanest more German most German adj
Duits Duitse
Of or relating to the natives or inhabitants of Germany; to people of German descent.

German /ˈd͡ʒɜː.mən/ /ˈd͡ʒɝ.mən/ Germans n
Duitse
Duitser Duits Duitse
(countable) A native or inhabitant of Germany; a person of German citizenship or nationality.
Germaan Germaanse
A member of the Germanic ethnic group which is the most populous ethnic group in Germany; a person of German descent.
achtste cicero
(uncountable, US, _, printing, rare, dated) A size of type between American and Saxon, 1+1⁄2-point type.

German /ˈd͡ʒɜː.mən/ /ˈd͡ʒɝ.mən/ pn
Duits Duitse
(uncountable) An Indo-European (Indo-Germanic) language, primarily spoken in Germany, Austria, Liechtenstein, South Tyrol, Switzerland, Luxembourg, and a small part of Belgium.

German Bight pn
Duitse bocht
A bight in the southeastern North Sea

German Democratic Republic pn
Duitse Democratische Republiek
The official name of East Germany from 1949 until reunification in 1990.

German East Africa pn
Duits-Oost-Afrika
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German Empire pn
Duitse Keizerrijk Duitse Rijk
(historical) The German state which existed, with Berlin as its capital, between 1871 and 1918.

German shepherd German shepherds n
Duitse herder Duitse herdershond
A large-sized breed of dog often used as a guard dog or police dog.

Germanic /d͡ʒɜːˈmæn.ɪk/ /d͡ʒɝˈmæn.ɪk/ more Germanic most Germanic adj
Germaans
Relating to the Germanic peoples (such as Germans, Scandinavians or Anglo-Saxons).
(linguistics) Relating to the language or group of languages known as Germanic.
Having German characteristics.

Germanic /d͡ʒɜːˈmæn.ɪk/ /d͡ʒɝˈmæn.ɪk/ pn
Germaans
(linguistics) The early, undocumented ancestral language from which other Germanic languages developed, such as Afrikaans, Danish, Dutch, Frisian, English, German, Faroese, Icelandic, Yiddish, Norwegian and Swedish.
(linguistics) The group of Indo-European languages that developed from (Ur-)Germanic.

Germanism Germanisms n
germanisme
(countable) A word or idiom of the German language (that has been borrowed by another language).

Germanist Germanists n
germanist
(humanities, ;, dated) A person who studies the Germanic languages, the associated literatures and/or cultures. [from late 19th c.]

Germanophobia n
germanofobie
The hatred or fear of Germany and anything German.

Germanophone more Germanophone most Germanophone adj
Duitstalig
German-speaking.

Germanophone Germanophones n
Duitstalige
A speaker of the German language.

Germany /ˈd͡ʒɜː.mə.ni/ /ˈd͡ʒɝ.mə.ni/ Germanies Germanys pn
Duitsland
A nation or civilization occupying the country around the Rhine, Elbe, and upper Danube Rivers in Central Europe, taken as a whole under its various governments.

Germinal /ˈdʒɜːmɪnəl/ /ˈd͡ʒɝmənəl/ Germinals pn
germinal kiemmaand
(historical) The seventh month of the French Republican Calendar, starting on the date of the vernal equinox (March 21 or 22) and ending on April 19 or 20.

Gertrude /ˈɡɝtɹud/ pn
Geertruida Gertrude Gertruida
A en given name.

Gervase pn
Gervasius
A en given name, common in the Middle Ages but rare today.

Gethsemane /ɡɛθˈsɛməni/ pn
Getsemane
A biblical location in ancient Jerusalem, a garden at the foot of the Mount of Olives where, according to the four Gospels of the New Testament, Jesus underwent the agony in the garden and was arrested the night before his crucifixion.

Ghana /ˈɡænə/ /ˈɡɑnə/ /ˈɡɑːnə/ pn
Ghana
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Ghanaian /ɡɑː.ˈneɪ.ən/ /ˈɡɑ.ni.ən/ adj
Ghanees
Of, from, or pertaining to Ghana or the Ghanaian people.

Ghanaian /ɡɑː.ˈneɪ.ən/ /ˈɡɑ.ni.ən/ Ghanaians n
Ghanees Ghanese
A person from Ghana or of Ghanaian descent.

Gheg /ɡɛɡ/ pn
Gegisch
The Albanian language spoken by this people.

Ghent /ˈɡɛnt/ pn
Gent
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Ghost Festival pn
geestenfeest
A traditional Buddhist and Taoist festival in Asia, when ghosts and spirits are said to emerge from the lower realm, and deceased ancestors are venerated.

Ghost of Christmas Past pn
Geest van Voorbije Kerstmis
A fictional ghost in A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, who visits Ebenezer Scrooge in order to show him his past, especially certain events of past Christmases that contributed to his later distaste for Christmas.

Ghost of Christmas Present pn
Geest van Huidig Kerstmis
A fictional ghost in A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, who visits Ebenezer Scrooge accompanied by a great feast in order to show him events of the current Christmas.

Gibraltar /d͡ʒɪˈbɹɒltə(ɹ)/ /d͡ʒɪˈbɹɔːltə(ɹ)/ pn
Gibraltar
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Gibraltarian /dʒɪ.bɹɔːlˈtɛəɹ.i.ən/ more Gibraltarian most Gibraltarian adj
Gibraltarees
Of or pertaining to Gibraltar or its people

Gibraltarian /dʒɪ.bɹɔːlˈtɛəɹ.i.ən/ Gibraltarians n
Gibraltarees Gibraltarese
A native or inhabitant of Gibraltar.

Gideon /ˈɡɪd.i.ən/ pn
Gideon
A warrior judge of Israel mentioned in the book of Judges.
A en given name, popularized by Puritans.
An English surname originating as a patronymic.
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Gila monster /ˈhilə ˈmɑnstɚ/ /ˈhiːlə ˈmɒnstə(ɹ)/ Gila monsters n
gilahagedis gilamonster
A venomous lizard, Heloderma suspectum, that lives in the deserts of the southwestern USA and northwestern Mexico.

Gilbert /ˈɡɪlbɚt/ Gilberts pn
Gijsbert
A en given name.

Gilbertese pn
Kiribati Kiribatisch
An Austronesian language spoken in Kiribati.

Gilead /ˈɡɪliæd/ /ˈɡɪliəd/ pn
Gilead
(biblical) A region east of the Jordan river.

Giles /d͡ʒaɪlz/ pn
Aegidius
A en given name.

Girl Scout Girl Scouts n
padvindster
(US) A member of the Girl Scouts, a worldwide youth organisation for girls, known as Girl Guides in Commonwealth countries.

Giro d'Italia /ˌdʒiɹoʊ d‿ɪˈtæljə/ /ˌdʒɪəɹəʊ d‿ɪˈtaljə/ pn
Ronde van Italië
(cycle racing) An annual long-distance cycling race in Italy, usually held over three weeks.

Girona /d͡ʒɪˈɹoʊnə/ pn
Gerona
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Gitega pn
Gitega
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Glagolitic /ˌɡlæɡəʊˈlɪtɪk/ /ˌɡlæɡəˈlɪtɪk/ adj
Glagolitisch
Of or written with the Glagolitic alphabet.

Glagolitic /ˌɡlæɡəʊˈlɪtɪk/ /ˌɡlæɡəˈlɪtɪk/ n
Glagolitisch
(linguistics) The oldest known Slavonic alphabet, designed around 862–863 by Saint Cyril in order to translate the Bible and other texts into Old Church Slavonic. Mostly replaced by Cyrillic alphabet in Orthodox Christian Slavic countries, but still in use in the Croatian Church along the Dalmatian coast, in Czech and Croatian recensions of Church Slavic.

Glasgow /ˈɡlaz.ɡo/ /ˈɡles.kə/ /ˈɡlez.ɡə/ /ˈɡlæs-/ /ˈɡlæz-/ /ˈɡlæz.ɡoʊ/ /ˈɡlæz.ɡəʉ/ /ˈɡlɐːz.ɡɐʉ/ /ˈɡlɐːz.ɡəʉ/ /ˈɡlɑːs-/ /ˈɡlɑːz.ɡəʊ/ /ˈɡlɛz.ɡɐʉ/ pn
Glasgow
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Glastonbury /ˈɡlæstənbəɹi/ /ˈɡlæstənbɹi/ /ˈɡlɑːstənbəɹi/ /ˈɡlɑːstənbɹi/ pn
Glastonbury
The Glastonbury Festival.

Gnosticism /ˈnɑstəsɪzəm/ /ˈnɒstɪsɪzəm/ Gnosticisms n
gnosticisme
A wide variety of Jewish and early Christian sects having an interest in gnosis, or divine knowledge, and generally holding the belief that there is a god greater than the Demiurge, or the creator of the world.

Go Fish pn
kwartet
(card games) A children's card game in which players ask each other for cards of a particular rank, requiring them to "fish" in a pool of additional cards if they do not have the requested card.

Goa pn
Goa
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Gobelin Gobelins n
wandtapijt
A mainly French and Flemish type of tapestry having richly coloured pictorial designs.

God /ɡɑ(d)/ /ɡɑd/ /ɡɒd/ /ɡɔːd/ Gods n
God god
A being such as a monotheistic God: a single divine creator and ruler of the universe.

God /ɡɑ(d)/ /ɡɑd/ /ɡɒd/ /ɡɔːd/ Gods pn
God
The single deity of various monotheistic religions, especially the deity of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

God bless you interjection
God zegene jou God zegene u
Short for May God bless you; said as a short prayer, benediction, or valediction for the recipient.
gezondheid! proost!
Said to somebody who has sneezed, as a rhetorical response;

God forbid interjection
god verhoede
(idiomatic, subjunctive) indicating that the eventuality is both unlikely and undesirable

God knows phraseologicalUnit
Joost mag het weten
It is only known to God; it is unknown to people.

God the Father pn
God de Vader
(Christian, _, theology) The person (hypostasis) of the Trinity or Godhead corresponding to the God of Abraham and the Jewish scriptures and considered the creator of mankind and Father of Jesus Christ

God the Holy Ghost pn
God de Heilige Geest
(Christian, _, theology) The person (hypostasis) of the Trinity or Godhead corresponding to divine essence present in the faithful (particularly, inspired prophets) and considered to proceed either (Eastern Orthodoxy) from God the Father alone or (Roman Catholicism) from Him together with God the Son.

God the Son pn
God de Zoon
(Christian, _, theology) The person (hypostasis) of the Trinity or Godhead corresponding to the Word of God, which became flesh—incarnated—in Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God the Father.

God works in mysterious ways proverb
Gods wegen zijn ondoorgrondelijk
Commenting that a seemingly unfortunate or unfavourable situation or change may be beneficial later or in the long run.

God-fearing more God-fearing most God-fearing adj
godvrezend
(religion) Following the precepts of a religious practice; respecting and revering God and his authority.

Goddess /ˈɡɒdɛs/ pn
Godin
The single goddess of various monotheistic religions.
The single goddess of various bitheistic or duotheistic religions.

Godfrey /ˈɡɑdfɹi/ /ˈɡɒdfɹi/ Godfreys pn
Godfried
A en given name.

Godspeed /ˌɡɑdˈspid/ /ˌɡɒdˈspiːd/ interjection
ga met God succes
(literary) Used, especially at a parting, to express the wish that the outcome of the actions of a person (typically someone about to start a journey or a daring endeavour) is positive for them.

Goidelic /ɡɔɪˈdɛlɪk/ adj
Goidelisch
Relating to the Gaels.

Goidelic /ɡɔɪˈdɛlɪk/ n
Gaelisch Goidelisch
Division of the Gaelic languages including Irish Gaelic, Manx Gaelic and Scottish Gaelic.

Golaghat /ˈɡoʊləˌɡɑːt/ /ˌɡoːlɑːˈɡʱɑːt/ pn
Golaghat
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Gold Coast pn
Gold Coast
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Golden Fleece /ˈɡoʊl.dən fliːs/ /ˈɡəʊl.dən fliːs/ [ˈɡɒʊ̯ɫ.dn̩ ˈfliːs] [ˈɡəɫ.dn̩ ˈfliːs] pn
gulden vlies
(Greek mythology) A magical fleece from a winged ram guarded by the hydra in the tale of Jason and the Argonauts.
A chivalric order founded in 1430 by Duke Philip III of Burgundy. Later awarded in Spain and Habsburg Austria.

Golden Horn pn
Gouden Hoorn
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Golden Retriever Golden Retrievers n
golden retriever
A breed of dog, originating in Britain.

Goldilocks /ˈɡəʊldilɒks/ pn
Goudlokje
The protagonist of a traditional fairy tale. She is a golden-haired young girl who inquisitively enters the house of three bears and tries their three bowls of porridge, three chairs, and three beds, in each case finding only one that suits her.

Golgotha /ɡɒlˈɡɒθə/ /ˈɡɒlɡəθə/ pn
Golgotha
(biblical) The hill outside Jerusalem where Jesus was crucified.
(Oxbridge slang, obsolete) The rooms of the heads of the colleges. [18th–19th c.]

Goliath /ɡəˈlaɪəθ/ pn
Goliath Goliat
A giant who, according to the Bible, was vanquished in battle with King David.

Gollum /ˈɡɑləm/ Gollums n
Gollem Sméagol
A person who bears the traits or has the characteristics of Gollum in J. R. R. Tolkien's Middle-earth.

Good Friday Good Fridays pn
Goede Vrijdag
(Christianity) The Friday before Easter Sunday, the commemoration of the day on which Christ was crucified.

Good Samaritan Good Samaritans n
Barmhartige Samaritaan
(figurative, idiomatic) A person who helps someone in distress out of their own good nature.

Goofy pn
Goofy
A Disney character: a slow-witted anthropomorphic dog with a goofy laugh.

Gorbachev pn
Gorbatsjov
A transliteration of the Russian surname Горбачёв (Gorbačóv).

Gordian knot /ˈɡoʊɹdɪən ˈnɑt/ /ˈɡɔːdɪən ˈnɒt/ Gordian knots n
gordiaanse knoop
(by extension) Any intricate and complex problem having a simple solution.

Gorinchem pn
Gorinchem Gorkum
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Gorstian pn
Gorstien

Gosplan /ˈɡɒsplæn/ pn
staatsplanningscommissie

Goth /ɡɑθ/ /ɡɒθ/ Goths n
Goot
A member of the East Germanic people known for their invasion of the western Roman Empire and subsequent founding of successor states in Italy and Spain during Late Antiquity.

Gothenburg /ˈɡɑθn̩bɝɡ/ /ˈɡɒθn̩bɜːɡ/ pn
Gotenburg Göteborg
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Gothic /ˈɡɑ.θɪk/ /ˈɡɒθ.ɪk/ more Gothic most Gothic adj
Gotisch
Of or relating to the Goths or their language. [from 1611]
(architecture) Of or relating to the architectural style favored in Western Europe in the 12th to 16th centuries, with high-pointed arches, clustered columns, etc. [from 1640s]
(typography, USA) Of a sans serif typeface using straight, even-width lines, also known as grotesque.
Gotisch gothic
(literature) Of or relating to the style of fictional writing associated with Gothic fiction, emphasizing violent or macabre events in a mysterious, desolate setting. [from early 19th c.]
gothic
Of or relating to the goth subculture, music or lifestyle. [from 1980s]

Gothic /ˈɡɑ.θɪk/ /ˈɡɒθ.ɪk/ pn
Gothisch Gotisch
An extinct Germanic language, once spoken by the Goths.

Gouda /ˈɡaʊ̯də/ /ˈɡuːdə/ Goudas n
Goudse kaas
A yellow Dutch cheese made from cows' milk.

Gouda /ˈɡaʊ̯də/ /ˈɡuːdə/ pn
Gouda
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Grand Canyon pn
Grand Canyon
A large national park and gorge, carved by the Colorado River, located in Arizona, United States.

Grand Cross Grand Crosses n
grootkruis
The recipient of this decoration.

Grand Duchy of Lithuania pn
Groothertogdom Litouwen
(historical) A former European state from the 13th century until 1795, encompassing the territory of modern-day Lithuania and Belarus, a large part of Ukraine, and small parts of Russia and Poland

Grand Duchy of Luxembourg pn
Groothertogdom Luxemburg
The official name of the independent country of Luxembourg.

Grand Master Grand Masters n
grootmeester
A title, especially of chivalric orders, fraternal orders and fraternal organizations.

Grand Orient Grand Orients n
Grootoosten
(Freemasonry) An overarching group of associated Masonic lodges, led by a grandmaster.

Grand Prix /ɡɹæn(d) ˈpɹiː/ /ɡɹɑn ˈpɹiː/ /ɡɹɑ̃ ˈpɹiː/ /ɡɹɒn ˈpɹiː/ /ɡɹɒ̃ ˈpɹiː/ Grands Prix n
Grote Prijs
any of several international races, especially one of a series for Formula One racing cars

Grandmaster Grandmasters n
grootmeester
(chess) A player of the highest rank, as determined by FIDE, with an Elo rating of at least 2500. [From 1950.]

Great Artesian Basin pn
Groot Artesisch Bekken
The largest and deepest artesian basin in the world which provides the only source of fresh water through much of inland Australia.

Great Barrier Reef pn
Groot Barrièrerif
A massive system of coral reefs, found in the Coral Sea off the coast of Australia.

Great Britain pn
Groot-Brittannië
The island (and sometimes including some of the surrounding smaller islands) off the north-west coast of Europe made up of England, Scotland, and Wales.
(historical, or, loosely) The United Kingdom, or its predecessor the Kingdom of Great Britain (1707–1801).

Great Lakes pn
Grote Meren
A group of five lakes on the United States–Canada border, consisting of Lake Superior, Lake Michigan and Lake Huron (Lake Michigan–Huron), Lake Erie and Lake Ontario.

Great Leap Forward pn
Grote Sprong Voorwaarts
(historical) A vast economic and social plan lasting from 1958 to 1961 which aimed to use the Chinese population to rapidly transform the Communist China from a primarily agrarian economy by peasant farmers into a modern communist society through agriculturalization and industrialization, but failed disastrously (resulting in massive famine and the deaths of many millions of people).

Great Plains pn
Great Plains
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Great Pyramid of Giza pn
piramide van Cheops
The largest and most famous of the Egyptian pyramids, and the only remaining member of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Great Replacement pn
Grote Omvolking Grote Vervanging

Great Salt Lake pn
Great Salt Lake Groot Zoutmeer
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Great Schism pn
Groot Schisma Oosters Schisma
(Christianity, historical) The split between the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church in 1054.
Groot Schisma Westers Schisma
(Christianity, historical) A split within the Roman Catholic Church that lasted from 1378 to 1417.

Great Vowel Shift pn
grote klinkerverschuiving
(phonology) A major change in the pronunciation of the English language, affecting the sounds of long vowels, that took place in England between 1350 and 1700.

Great Wall of China pn
Chinese Muur
An ancient Chinese fortification, almost 4,000 miles long, originally designed to protect China from the Mongols.

Greater Armenia pn
Groter Armenië
(historical) Ancient Armenian kingdom in the Armenian Highlands, stretching from Euphrates to Kura river, Caspian Sea and lake Urmia, and existing from 190 B.C.E. to 428 C.E.. Traditionally divided into 15 provinces: Aghdznik, Artsakh, Ayrarat, Corduene, Gugark, Moxoene, Parskahayk, Paytakaran, Sophene, Syunik, Tayk, Turuberan, Upper Armenia, Utik, Vaspurakan.

Greater London pn
Groot-Londen
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Greco-Roman /ˌɡɹiːkəʊˈɹəʊmən/ /ˌɡɹɛkoʊˈɹoʊmən/ more Greco-Roman most Greco-Roman adj
Grieks-Romeins
Of or pertaining to Greek or Roman culture.

Greece /ɡɹiːs/ pn
Griekenland
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Greek /ɡɹiːk/ Greeker Greekest adj
Grieks Griekse
Of or relating to Greece, its people, its language, or its culture

Greek /ɡɹiːk/ Greeks n
Griek Griekse
(countable) A person from Greece or of Greek descent.

Greek /ɡɹiːk/ Greeks pn
Grieks
The language spoken by people of Greece, particularly (depending on context) Ancient Greek or Modern Greek.

Greek Orthodox Church pn
Grieks-orthodoxe Kerk
A group of Eastern Orthodox churches comprising the churches of Constantinople, Alexandria, Jerusalem, Cyprus and Greece.

Greek fire n
Grieks vuur
(historical) A highly flammable substance of unknown composition first used by the Greeks of Constantinople in the 7th century C.E. to set fire to enemy ships, buildings etc.

Green's function Green's functions n
Greense functie
(mathematics) a type of function used in the analysis of inhomogeneous differential equations.

Greenland /ˈɡɹiːn.lænd/ /ˈɡɹiːn.lənd/ pn
Groenland
(obsolete) Spitzbergen, another island in Europe formerly thought to have been part of Greenland.

Greenland Sea pn
Groenlandzee
a sea area to the east of Greenland, bounded by Iceland, the Norwegian Sea, Svalbard and the Arctic Ocean.

Greenland shark Greenland sharks n
Groenlandse haai
A large shark (Somniosus microcephalus) that inhabits the northern Atlantic Ocean.

Greenlander Greenlanders n
Groenlander Groenlandse
A person from Greenland or of Greenlandic descent.

Greenlandic adj
Groenlands
Of, from, or pertaining to Greenland, the Greenlandic people or the Greenlandic language.

Greenlandic pn
Groenlands
The official language of Greenland, an Eskimo-Aleut language written with the Latin alphabet.

Greenwich /-ɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈɡɹinwɪt͡ʃ/ /ˈɡɹɛnɪt͡ʃ/ /ˈɡɹɪn-/ pn
Groenewijk
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Gregorian calendar pn
gregoriaanse kalender
The calendar currently used in the western world. It replaced the Julian calendar and was devised to halt the slow drift of the vernal equinox towards earlier in the year.

Gregory /ˈɡɹɛɡəɹi/ Gregorys pn
Gregoor
A en given name.

Grenada /ɡɹəˈneɪdə/ pn
Grenada
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Grenadian /ɡɹəˈneɪdi.ən/ Grenadians n
Grenadiaans
A person from Grenada or of Grenadian descent.

Gretel pn
Grietje
A fictional character in the German fairy tale Hansel and Gretel.

Grim Reaper /ˈɡɹɪm ˈɹi.pɚ/ /ˈɡɹɪm ˈɹiː.pə/ Grim Reapers pn
Magere Hein Pietje de Dood engel des doods zeisenman
A personification of Death as an old man, or a skeleton, carrying a scythe, taking souls to the afterlife.

Grimm's law pn
eerste Germaanse klankverschuiving wet van Grimm
(indo-european studies) A sound change that affected the Proto-Indo-European stop consonants in the development of Proto-Germanic, causing devoicing or change into a fricative.

Grisons pn
Graubünden
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Groningen pn
Groningen
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Gruyère /ɡriˈjɛɹ/ /ɡruˈjɛɹ/ /ˈɡruːjɛː/ /ˈɡruːɛː/ Gruyères n
gruyère
A hard yellow cheese originating from Gruyères, Switzerland and made in the cantons of Fribourg.

Gryffindor Gryffindors n
griffioendeur
(sometimes used attributively) A person having traits associated with Gryffindor house from the Harry Potter series, including bravery, boldness, or an affinity for lions or the colours red and gold.

Grévy's zebra Grévy's zebras n
Grévyzebra
Equus grevyi, the largest species of zebra

Guadalcanal /ˌɡwɑː.dəl.kəˈnɑːl/ pn
Guadalcanal
A volcanic island in the Pacific, part of the Solomon Islands.

Guadeloupe /ɡwɑdə.ˈlʊp/ /ɡwɑːdə.ˈluːp/ /ˌɡwɑːdə.ˈluːp/ pn
Guadeloupe
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Guam /ɡwæm/ /ɡwɑm/ /ɡwɑːm/ /ɡwɒm/ pn
Guam
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Guamanian /ɡwɑːˈmeɪni.ən/ /ɡwɑːˈmeɪnjən/ adj
Guamees
Of, from, or pertaining to Guam, the Guamanian people or the Guamanian language.

Guamanian /ɡwɑːˈmeɪni.ən/ /ɡwɑːˈmeɪnjən/ Guamanians n
Guamees Guamese
A person from Guam or of Guamanian descent.

Guatemala /ˌɡwɑː.təˈmɑː.lə/ pn
Guatemala
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Guernsey /ˈɡɜːnzi/ /ˈɡɝnzi/ pn
Guernsey
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Guillain-Barré syndrome /-bɑɹˈeɪ-/ /ɡiːˈæn bəˈɹeɪ ˈsɪndɹoʊm/ /ɡiːˈɑːn-/ /ˈɡiːlæn ˈbɑɹeɪ ˈsɪndɹəʊm/ n
syndroom van Guillain-Barré
(neurology, disease) Rapid-onset muscle weakness, often severe and sometimes fatal, resulting from impaired peripheral nervous system function, associated with various viral and other infections.

Guinea /ˈɡɪniː/ pn
Guinee
(derogatory, _, US, _, slang, ethnic slur) Someone of Italian descent in the United States.

Guinea-Bissau pn
Guinee-Bissau
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Guinean adj
Guinees
From Guinea.
Guinee-Bissaus
From Guinea-Bissau.

Guinean Guineans n
Guineese Guineeër
Someone from Guinea or of Guinean descent.

Gujarati /ˌɡuːd͡ʒəˈrɑːti/ /ˌɡʊd͡ʒəˈrɑːti/ pn
Gujarati
The Indic language spoken in the state of Gujarat, India

Gulf of Aden pn
Golf van Aden
A gulf between Yemen and Somalia, connected to the Somali Sea through the Guardafui Channel.

Gulf of Alaska pn
Golf van Alaska
An arm of the Pacific Ocean defined by the curve of the southern coast of Alaska, stretching from the Alaska Peninsula and Kodiak Island in the west to the Alexander Archipelago in the east

Gulf of Bothnia /ˌɡʌlf əv ˈbɒθniə/ pn
Botnische Golf
The northernmost arm of the Baltic Sea, separating the countries of Sweden and Finland.

Gulf of California pn
Golf van Californië
a body of water that separates the Baja California Peninsula from the Mexican mainland

Gulf of Finland pn
Finse Golf
An arm of the Baltic Sea that separates the European countries of Estonia and Finland. On its eastern end, the Neva at the Russian city of St. Petersburg empties into it.

Gulf of Guinea pn
Golf van Guinee
Part of the Atlantic Ocean southwest of Africa.

Gulf of Mexico pn
Golf van Mexico
A gulf to the south of the USA and to the east and north of Mexico.

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

Gulf of Thailand pn
Golf van Thailand
An inland body of water in the Pacific Ocean that is southeast of Southeast Asia below the countries of Myanmar, Thailand, and Cambodia, and is close to the Malay Peninsula of Malaysia.

Guria pn
Goeria
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Gurkha Gurkha Gurkhas n
Gurkha
A member of the dominant ethnic group in Nepal, with a Himalayan diaspora.
A member of this people recruited to serve in their own elite units in the British and Indian armies.

Gustav Gustavs pn
Gustaaf
A en given name.

Guyana /ɡaɪˈæn.ə/ /ɡaɪˈɑː.nə/ pn
Guyana
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Gypsy /ˈd͡ʒɪp.si/ Gypsies n
zigeuner zigeunerin
(sometimes, offensive) A member of the Romani people, or one of the sub-groups (Roma, Sinti, Romanichal, etc).
A member of other nomadic peoples, not only of the Romani people; a traveller.

Gzhelian /ˈʒɛli.ən/ pn
Gzhelien

H-hour H-hours n
uur U
(figuratively) The hour at which any major event planned for the future is set to begin, as used in United States military.

HIV /ˌeɪt͡ʃ.aɪˈviː/ n
hiv
(virology) Initialism of human immunodeficiency virus. [from 1986]

HNLMS prefix
Hr.Ms.
(military, nautical) Her Dutch Majesty's Ship
Zr.Ms.
(military, nautical) His Dutch Majesty's Ship

HNMS prefix
Hr.Ms. Zr.Ms.
(military, nautical) His/Her Norwegian Majesty's Ship
(military, nautical) His/Her Dutch Majesty's Ship

HTML pn
HTML
Initialism of Hypertext Markup Language.

HTML5 pn
HTML5
Initialism of Hypertext Markup Language Version 5.

HTTP cookie HTTP cookies n
cookie
(Internet) A packet of information sent by a server to a World Wide Web browser and then returned by the browser each time it accesses that server, used to maintain state between otherwise stateless HTTP transactions, for example, to identify the user.

Haapsalu pn
Haapsalu
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Haarlem pn
Haarlem
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Haarlemer Haarlemers n
Haarlemmer
A person from, or residing in, Haarlem.

Haarlemmermeer pn
Haarlemmermeer
A former lake in North Holland, the Netherlands, located between Amsterdam, Leiden and Haarlem, drained between 1849 and 1852.

Habakkuk /həˈbæk.ək/ /ˈhæb.ə.kək/ pn
Habakuk
A prophetic book in the Old Testament of the Bible, one of the minor prophets; or the eighth part of the Tere Asar in the Jewish Tanakh.
(rare) A en given name of biblical origin.

Habsburg /ˈhæps.bɜːɹɡ/ Habsburgs n
Habsburg
A member of the Habsburg noble family.

Hades /ˈhadiːz/ /ˈheɪdiːz/ pn
hel Hades
(Greek god) The god of the underworld and ruler of the dead, son of Cronus and Rhea, brother of Zeus and Poseidon.
Hades
(Greek mythology) The underworld, the domain of Hades, by transference from its god.

Hadrian /ˈheɪ.dɹiː.(j)ən/ pn
Hadrianus
(historical) The Roman emperor Publius Aelius Traianus Hadrianus.

Hagar /ˈheɪɡɑː/ /ˈheɪɡɑːɹ/ Hagars pn
Hagar
The Egyptian concubine of Abraham, mother of Ishmael. (biblical character)
A en given name.

Haggai /ˈhæɡaɪ/ pn
Haggai
A book of the Old Testament of the Bible and the Tanakh.

Haida /ˈhaɪdə/ pn
Haida
The indigenous language of this people.

Hail Mary Hail Maries Hail Marys n
weesgegroetje
(Christianity) A prayer calling for the intercession of the Virgin Mary.

Hainaut pn
Henegouwen
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Haiti /ˈheɪ.ti/ pn
Haïti
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Haitian /ˈheɪ.ʃən/ adj
Haïtiaans
Of, from, or pertaining to Haiti, its inhabitants, or their language.

Haitian /ˈheɪ.ʃən/ Haitians n
Haïtiaan Haïtiaanse
A person from Haiti or of Haitian descent.

Haitian Creole n
Haïtiaans Creools
A language spoken in Haiti; developed first as a creole based on French and several West African languages.

Halen pn
Halen
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Halley's Comet /ˌheɪliːz ˈkɒmɪt/ /ˌhæliːz ˈkɒmɪt/ pn
komeet Halley
A great comet which can be seen from Earth every 75–76 years.

Halloween /ˌha.ləʊˈiːn/ /ˌha.ləˈwiːn/ /ˌhæ.loʊˈiːn/ /ˌhæ.ləˈwiːn/ /ˌhɑ.ləˈwiːn/ Halloweens pn
Halloween allerheiligenavond
The eve of All Hallows' Day; October 31st; celebrated (mostly in English-speaking countries) by children going door-to-door in costume and soliciting candy with menaces.

Ham /hæm/ pn
Cham
(biblical) A son of Noah and the brother of Japheth and Shem.

Hamasnik Hamasniks n
Hamaslid
A member of Hamas

Hamburg /ˈhæmbɜːɡ/ /ˈhæmbɝɡ/ pn
Hamburg
Hamburger SV, a German football club.

Hamburger /ˈhæmbɜːɡə/ /ˈhæmbɝɡɚ/ Hamburgers n
Hamburger Hamburgse
A person from Hamburg.

Hamiltonian cycle Hamiltonian cycles n
Hamiltoncykel
(graph theory) A Hamiltonian path with an additional connection between the first and last vertices visited, forming a cycle.

Hamiltonian path Hamiltonian paths n
Hamiltonpad
(graph theory) A path through a graph which visits each vertex exactly once.

Hamlet /ˈhæm.lət/ /ˈhæm.lɪt/ pn
Hamlet
The eponymous main character of William Shakespeare's play, whose father's ghost, murdered by Hamlet's uncle, exhorts him to seek revenge.

Hannibal /ˈhænɪbəl/ Hannibals pn
Hannibal
A en given name of mostly historical use. Most notably borne by the Carthaginian general Hannibal, son of Hamilcar.

Hanoi /hæˈnɔɪ/ /hɑːˈnɔɪ/ pn
Hanoi
(metonym) the Vietnamese government.

Hanoian /hɑːˈnɔɪ.ən/ /həˈnɔɪ.ən/ adj
Hanois
Of, from, or pertaining to, Hanoi

Hanoian /hɑːˈnɔɪ.ən/ /həˈnɔɪ.ən/ Hanoians n
Hanoier
Someone from Hanoi.

Hansard /ˈhænsəd/ /ˈhænsɚd/ Hansards n
hanzeaat
(historical, also, attributively) A member of a Hanse, or a resident of a Hanse town.

Hanseatic League pn
Hanze
(historical) The commercial and military alliance of Low German merchant guilds and privileged market towns which dominated trade along the coasts of northern Europe from the mid-12th to mid-17th centuries.

Hanseatic city Hanseatic cities n
Hanzestad
(historical) A member city of the Hanseatic League.
A former member city of the Hanseatic League.

Hansel and Gretel pn
Hans en Grietje
A German fairy tale, recorded by the Brothers Grimm and published in 1812, about the siblings named Hansel and Gretel who are threatened by a cannibalistic witch who lives in a house made of cake and bread.

Hanukkah /ˈhæn.ə.kə/ /ˈhɑː.nə.kə/ /ˈhʌ.nʊ.kə/ /ˈxɑː.nə.kə/ Hanukkahs pn
Chanoeka
(Judaism) An eight-day Jewish festival, starting on the 25th day of Kislev, which commemorates the rededication of the temple in Jerusalem after the victory of the Maccabees over the Greek Syrians.

Haratin Haratin Haratins n
Haratin
A member of a group of dark-skinned African people in Maghreb and Western part of Sahara (Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and Libya), who often form a distinct social class.

Hardenne pn
Van Ardenne
A Belgian surname.

Harlem /ˈhɑː(ɹ)ləm/ pn
Harlem
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Hartley oscillator Hartley oscillators n
Hartley-oscillator

Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan pn
Hasjemitisch Koninkrijk Jordanië
The official name of Jordan.

Hasidism pn
chassidisme
(Judaism) a Jewish movement founded in Poland in the 18th century by Baal-Shem-Tov

Haskalah pn
Haskala
The Jewish Enlightenment, an Enlightenment movement among European Jewry.

Haskell /ˈhæskəl/ pn
Haskell
(programming language) A general-purpose purely functional programming language with support for recursive functions and pattern matching.

Hattusa pn
Hattusa Hattusas Hattush Hattusha
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Hawaii /həˈvaɪʔi/ /həˈvɑːʔi/ /həˈwaɪ(j)i/ /həˈwaɪ.i/ /həˈwɑ(j)i/ /həˈwɔ(j)i/ [hʊ̈ˈwaɪ̯(j)i] [hʊ̈ˈwɑ(j)i] [hʊ̈ˈwɔ(j)i] pn
Hawaï Hawaii
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Hawaiian /hə.ˈwaɪ.jən/ /hə.ˈwaɪ.ən/ more Hawaiian most Hawaiian adj
Hawaïaans
(of a person) Descended from the peoples inhabiting the Hawaiian Islands prior to European contact.
Of or having to do with the Hawaiian race, culture, or language.
Of or having to do with the culture of the US state of Hawaii.
Of or having to do with a resident of the US state of Hawaii.

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

Hawaiian hawk Hawaiian hawks n
Hawaiibuizerd
Buteo solitarius, a raptor of the Buteo genus endemic to Hawaiʻi.

Headless Horseman pn
ruiter zonder hoofd
A mythical figure who has appeared in folklore around the world since the Middle Ages, who is traditionally depicted as a man upon horseback who is missing his head.

Heard Island and McDonald Islands pn
Heard en McDonaldeilanden
An Australian external territory and volcanic group of uninhabited Antarctic islands, between Madagascar and Antarctica.

Heathen adj
heidens
Pertaining or adhering to the Germanic neo-pagan faith Heathenry.

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

Heathrow /ˌhiːθˈɹoʊ/ pn
Heiderij
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Hebrew /ˈhiːbɹuː/ adj
Hebreeuws
Of or pertaining to the Hebrew people or language.

Hebrew /ˈhiːbɹuː/ Hebrews n
Hebreeuwse Hebreeuwsen Hebreeër Hebreeërs Hebreïnne
(countable) A member or descendant of a Semitic people claiming descent from Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
(countable) A descendant of the biblical Patriarch Eber.
(uncountable, colloquial) Unintelligible speech or writing.
Hebreeuws Hebreeuwse Hebreeuwsen Hebreeër Hebreeërs Hebreïnne
(uncountable) The Semitic language spoken by the Hebrew people.
(uncountable) The writing system used in Hebrew language.

Hebrew Bible pn
Hebreeuwse Bijbel
The sacred texts of Judaism, consisting of the Law (Torah), the Prophets, and the Hagiographa.

Hebrews pn
Hebreeërs
(biblical) The nineteenth book of the New Testament of the Bible, the epistle to the Hebrews.

Hebrides /ˈhɛbɹədiːz/ pn
Hebriden
The islands off the west coast of Scotland, divided into the Inner Hebrides and the Outer Hebrides.

Hector /ˈhɛktə/ /ˈhɛktɚ/ pn
Hector Hektor
(Greek mythology, Roman mythology) A Trojan hero in Homer's Iliad.

Hedwig pn
Hadewig
A en given name

Hegelian /heɪˈɡeɪlɪən/ /heɪˈɡiːlɪən/ /həˈɡeɪli.ən/ /hɪˈɡiːlɪən/ more Hegelian most Hegelian adj
Hegelisch
(philosophy) Of or pertaining to the philosophical system of Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel (1770–1831).

Heilsgeschichte n
heilsgeschiedenis heilshistorie
(theology) History seen as the work of God's salvation. (Especially, in Christianity, the history of the Old Testament, seen as a preparation for the coming of Christ.)

Heimlich maneuver Heimlich maneuvers n
heimlichmanoeuvre
(emergency medicine) A first aid procedure used to treat choking. The patient is lifted from behind, squeezing their diaphragm to expel air and thereby dislodging an obstruction in the windpipe.

Helen /ˈhɛlən/ Helens pn
Eliene Leen
A en given name.

Heligoland /ˈhɛlɪɡoʊlænd/ /ˈhɛlɪɡə(ʊ)ˌlənd/ pn
Helgoland
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Hellene Hellenes n
Helleen
A Greek, especially an Ancient Greek.

Hellenic /həˈlɛnɪk/ more Hellenic most Hellenic adj
Helleens Oud-Grieks
Of or relating to the ancient Greek culture and civilization before the Hellenistic period.
Grieks Helleens
Of or relating to Hellas (Greece) or the Hellenes (Greeks).

Hellenic Republic pn
Helleense Republiek
The official English name of Greece.

Hellenistic /ˈhɛlənɪstɪk/ more Hellenistic most Hellenistic adj
hellenistisch
Of or relating to the period of the Greek culture, history, or art after the death of Alexander the Great (323 B.C.) to the defeat of Cleopatra and Mark Antony by Octavian (31 B.C.) – though this end-point is often debated, and can range from 146BC to 330AD [*].
Of or relating to a Hellenist.

Helsingborg /ˈhɛlsɪŋbɔːɡ/ /ˈhɛlsɪŋbɔːɹ(jə)/ /ˈhɛlsɪŋbɔːɹi/ /ˈhɛlsɪŋbɜːɡ/ /ˌhɛlsɪŋˈbɔːɹi/ pn
Helsingborg
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Helsinki /hɛlˈsɪŋ.ki/ pn
Helsinki Elsenfors
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Helsinkian adj
Helsinkisch
Of, from, or pertaining to Helsinki

Helsinkian Helsinkians n
Helsinkienaar Helsinkische Helsinkiër
Someone from Helsinki.

Henrietta /hɛnˈɹiː.ɛt.ə/ Henriettas pn
Hendrika
A en given name.
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Henry /ˈhɛn.ɹi/ pn
Hendrik Henk
A en given name, popular in England since Middle Ages; the name of eight kings.

Her Majesty pronoun
Hare Majesteit
(formal) A title of respect used when referring to a queen.

Hera /ˈhɪəɹə/ /ˈhɪɹə/ /ˈhɪːɹə/ pn
Hera
(Greek god) The queen of the gods, and goddess of marriage and birth; daughter of Cronus and Rhea, sister and wife of Zeus, mother of Hephaestus, Ares, Hebe, and Enyo.

Hercules /ˈhɜːkjəliːz/ /ˈhɜːkjʊliːz/ /ˈhɝːkjəliːz/ /ˈhɝːkjʊliːz/ Hercules Hercules's Herculeses Herculesses pn
Hercules
(Roman mythology) The Roman name for the Greek divine hero Heracles, who was the son of Jupiter and Alcmene, a celebrated hero who possessed exceptional strength. Most famous for his 12 labours performed to redeem himself after killing his family.
(constellation) A summer constellation of the northern sky, said to resemble the mythical hero. It lies between the constellations Lyra and Corona Borealis.

Herman /ˈhɜːmən/ /ˈhɝmən/ Hermans pn
Herman
A en given name.

Hermes /ˈhɝmiːz/ pn
Hermes
(Greek god) The herald and messenger of the gods, and the god of roads, commerce, invention, cunning, and theft.

Herodotus /həˈɹɑːdətəs/ /həˈɹɒdətəs/ pn
Herodotus
An ancient historian who lived from 484 to 425 BC.

Hertzsprung-Russell diagram Hertzsprung-Russell diagrams n
Hertzsprung-Russelldiagram
(astronomy) A graphic representation of the absolute magnitude of stars against their color (or surface temperature), which shows the main sequence of stars plus the white dwarfs and red giants.

Herzegovina /ˌhɜɹtsəɡoʊˈviːnə/ /ˌhɜːtsəˈɡɒvɪnə/ pn
Herzegovina
Southern wedge of the country of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Represents a geographic and historic entity, not an administrative unit.

Hesiod /ˈhiː.si.əd/ /ˈhɛs.i.əd/ pn
Hesiodus
Ancient Greek poet and rhapsodist of the 8th century BCE, known as the first author of didactic verse

Hesse Hesses pn
Hessen
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Hesychast /ˈhɛsɪkæst/ Hesychasts n
hesychast

Hettangian pn
Hettangien
The corresponding lowest stage of the Jurassic system, marked by the lowest strata in which the neoammonite genus Psiloceras appears.

Heymans Heymanses pn
Heymans

Hezbollah /-bɒ-/ /ˈhɛz.bə.lə/ /ˌhɛz.bəˈlɑ/ /ˌhɛzˈboʊ.lɑ/ pn
Hezbollah
A political and military Shi'a Islamic organization that arose after the 1982 Israeli invasion of Lebanon.

Hezekiah /ˌhɛzəˈkaɪə/ pn
Hizkia Jechizkia
A king of Judah. (biblical character)

Higgs boson Higgs bosons n
Higgsboson Higgsdeeltje
(particle) An elementary particle in the Standard Model, namely a boson with zero spin, that gives mass to other particles.

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

High German adj
Hoogduits
From or pertaining to the southern region of Germany; speaking High German. [from 17th c.]
Written or spoken in High German; pertaining to High German. [from 17th c.]

High German High Germans n
Hoogduits
Any of a group of West Germanic languages or dialects spoken in the southern highlands of Germany.
The standard variety of High German as spoken and written throughout the German language area.

High Holidays pn
Hoge Feestdagen
(Judaism) Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, collectively.

Highness Highnesses n
hoogheid
The style of a prince, princess or someone of equivalent rank.

Hijra /ˈhɪd͡ʒɹə/ n
Hidjra
hedjra hidjra
The flight of Muhammad and his followers from Mecca to Yathrib (later Medina) in 622 ce, which forms the first year of the Islamic era (ah 1).

Hilda /ˈhɪldə/ pn
Hilda
A en given name used since Middle Ages.

Hilversum pn
Hilversum
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Himalayan salt n
himalayazout
A form of rock salt from the Punjab region, sometimes pinkish in colour, used for seasoning food and for making decorative lamps etc.

Himalayas /hɪˈmɑl.ə.jəz/ /ɦɪ.ˈmaː.lə.jəz/ /ˌhɪm.əˈleɪ.əz/ pn
Himalaya
The mountain range in south-central Asia which extends about 2,414 km (1,500 mi) through Kashmir, northern India, southern Tibet, Nepal, Sikkim, Bhutan and Assam; it contains nine of the world’s ten highest peaks, including Mount Everest/Qomolongma.

Hindi /ˈhɪndi/ pn
Hindi
The Central Zone of Indo-Aryan languages. These are also spoken in Fiji, Guyana and as a second language by Indians in many other countries.

Hindu /ˈhɪnduː/ adj
hindoeïstisch
Of, or relating to Hinduism, or to Hindus and their culture.

Hindu /ˈhɪnduː/ Hindus n
hindoe
A person adhering to the Hindu religion (Hinduism).

Hinduism /ˈhɪnduɪzəm/ Hinduisms pn
hindoeïsme
A religion, philosophy and culture native to India, characterized by the belief in reincarnation and a supreme oneness personified in many forms and natures.

Hinduistic more Hinduistic most Hinduistic adj
hindoeïstisch
Of or pertaining to Hinduism.

Hindustan pn
Hindoestan
(colloquial) The entire country of India.
(dated) The entire region of the Indian subcontinent.
(obsolete) The northern (properly north central) region of India.

Hindustani pn
Hindoestani
The Delhi dialect of that language.

Hippocrates /hɪˈpɒkɹəˌtiːz/ pn
Hippocrates
An Ancient Greek en given name, notably borne by Hippocrates of Cos, an Ancient Greek physician, circa 5th century BC, sometimes called the "father of medicine."

Hiroshima /hɪ(ə)ɹəˈʃiːmə/ /hɪ(ə)ˈɹɒʃɪmə/ /hɪɹoʊˈʃiːmə/ /hɪˈɹoʊʃɪmə/ pn
Hiroshima
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The 1945 atomic bombing of the city.

His Majesty pronoun
Zijne Majesteit
(formal) A title of respect used when referring to a king.

His Royal Highness pronoun
Zijne Koninklijke Hoogheid
A title given to certain male members of a royal family, abbreviated HRH.

Hispanic America pn
Hispano-Amerika Spaans-Amerika
The region comprising the countries in the Americas inhabited by Spanish-speaking people

Hispaniolan crossbill Hispaniolan crossbills n
hispaniolakruisbek
Loxia megaplaga, a crossbill that is endemic to Hispaniola (Haiti and Dominican Republic), and the only one of its genus in the Caribbean.

Hispanophone adj
Spaanstalig
Spanish-speaking

Hispanophone Hispanophones n
Spaanstalige
A speaker of the Spanish language

Hit pn
Hit

Hitler Youth pn
Hitlerjugend

Hittite /ˈhɪ.taɪt/ Hittites n
Hettiet
A person of the Hittite Kingdom, a Bronze Age kingdom of Anatolia.

Hittite /ˈhɪ.taɪt/ pn
Hettitisch
An ancient Indo-European language of the Anatolian branch, attested from the 16th century BC until the 13th century BC.

Hmong /h(ə)ˈmɑŋ/ /h(ə)ˈmɒŋ/ /h(ə)ˈmɔŋ/ /ˈmɑŋ/ /ˈmɒŋ/ /ˈmɔŋ/ /ˈmʌŋ/ n
Hmong
A people who live predominantly in the mountainous regions of China, Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand, and (in diaspora) around the world.

Ho Chi Minh City /ˌhəʊ tʃiː ˌmɪn ˈsɪti/ pn
Ho Chi Minhstad
The largest city of Vietnam, formerly known as Saigon.

Hogwarts /ˈhɒɡ.wɔːts/ /ˈhɒɡ.wəts/ /ˈhɔɡ.wɔɹts/ /ˈhɔɡ.wɚts/ pn
Zweinstein
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, a school for learning magic in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series.

Hokkaido /hɒˈkaɪdəʊ/ /həˈkaɪdəʊ/ pn
Hokkaido
The second largest island of Japan, capital Sapporo.

Hokkien /ˈhoʊkiˌɛn/ /ˈhɑkiˌɛn/ /ˈhɒkiɛn/ pn
Hokkien
(chiefly, Southeast Asia) A linguistic subgroup of the Min Nan (Southern Min) branch, of the Min branch, of the Sinitic (Chinese) branch, of the Sino-Tibetan language family which is mainly spoken in the south-eastern part of mainland China (Fujian province), Taiwan, and by overseas Chinese of Hoklo descent, such as in Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia, Southern Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, Southern Vietnam, etc.

Holland /ˈhɑlənd/ /ˈhɒlənd/ pn
Holland
An English habitational surname from Middle English for someone from the Netherlands.

Hollandic pn
Hollands
A contemporary dialect of the Dutch language.

Hollywood /ˈhɒl.i.wʊd/ [ˈhɑɫ.i.wʊd] [ˈhɒɫ.i.wʊd] Hollywoods pn
Hollywood
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(metonym) The American motion picture industry, regardless of location.

Holocaust /ˈhɑləkɑst/ /ˈhɑləkɔst/ /ˈhɒləkɔːst/ Holocausts pn
Holocaust Sjoa jodenvervolging
(historical, narrowly) The systematic mass murder (genocide) of six million Jews perpetrated by Nazi Germany shortly before and during World War II.
(historical, broadly) The systematic mass murder (democide) of somewhere between eleven and fourteen million people, namely six million Jews and from five to eight million others (including Romanis, Slavs, homosexuals, and people with physical and mental disabilities), perpetrated by Nazi Germany shortly before and during World War II.

Holocene /ˈhɒl.əˌsiːn/ adj
holoceen
(geology) Of a geologic epoch within the Quaternary period from about the year 10 000 BC to the present; the age of man.

Holocene /ˈhɒl.əˌsiːn/ pn
holoceen
(geology) The Holocene epoch.

Holy Communion pn
communie
A Christian sacrament commemorating the Last Supper of Christ, with the physical forms of bread and usually wine which are believed by certain denominations to become Christ himself or to host his spiritual presence.

Holy Grail Holy Grails n
heilige graal
(figuratively) Anything that is highly sought-after but attained only through difficult endeavor.

Holy Grail Holy Grails pn
Heilige Graal
(Arthurian mythology) An artifact in Arthurian mythology, being the cup used by Christ at the Last Supper and in which some of his blood was caught during the crucifixion.

Holy Land pn
Heilig Land
(Judaism, Christianity, Islam) That part of the Middle East, consisting mostly of Israel and Palestine, in which most Biblical events are set.

Holy Prepuce Holy Prepuces n
heilige voorhuid
Any of several sacred or holy foreskins (Latin sānctum praepūtium) allegedly from the circumcision of the baby Jesus on the eighth day of his life.

Holy Roman Empire pn
Heilige Roomse Rijk
(history) A political conglomeration of lands in Central Europe from at least 962 C.E. until 1806. [from 17th c.]

Holy See /ˌhəʊli ˈsiː/ pn
Heilige Stoel
The episcopal jurisdiction of the Bishop of Rome, commonly known as the Pope. It is the preeminent see of the Catholic Church. It is also the sovereign entity headed by the Pope which governs the Vatican and represents the Catholic Church in temporal affairs.

Holy Spirit pn
Heilige Geest
(Christianity) The person (hypostasis) of the Trinity or Godhead corresponding to divine essence present in the faithful (particularly inspired prophets) and considered to proceed either from (Eastern Orthodoxy) God the Father alone or (Roman Catholicism) from Him together with God the Son.

Holy Week pn
Goede Week
The week preceding Easter containing Palm Sunday, Holy Monday, Holy Tuesday, Holy Wednesday (Spy Wednesday), Holy Thursday (Maundy Thursday), Holy Friday (Good Friday), and Holy Saturday.

Holy of Holies pn
allerheiligste heilige der heiligen
(by extension) The most sacred place within a sacred building.

Homer /ˈhoʊməɹ/ /ˈhəʊmə/ Homers pn
Homerus
Ancient Greek poet; author of the Iliad and the Odyssey.

Homeric laughter n
homerisch gelach homerische lach
Boisterous laughter, prolonged belly laughing; long or uncontrollable laughing.

Honduran more Honduran most Honduran adj
Hondurees
Of, from, or pertaining to Honduras or the Honduran people.

Honduran Hondurans n
Hondurees Hondurese
A person from Honduras or of Honduran descent.

Honduras /hɑnˈdjʊɹ.əs/ /hɑnˈdʊɹ.əs/ /hɒnˈdjʊə.ɹəs/ pn
Honduras
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Hong Kong /ˌhɑŋˈkɑŋ/ /ˌhɒŋˈkɒŋ/ /ˌhɔŋˈkɔŋ/ [hɔŋ˥ kʰɔŋ˥] pn
Hongkong
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Hongkongese more Hongkongese most Hongkongese adj
Hongkongs
Of or relating to Hong Kong, the Hong Kong people, or their language.

Hongkongese Hongkongese n
Hongkonger Hongkongse
A native of Hong Kong.

Honiara /ˌhəʊnɪˈɑːɹə/ pn
Honiara
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Honolulu /ˌhoʊ.nəˈluː.luː/ /ˌhɒn.əˈluː.luː/ pn
Honoloeloe
A port on Oahu Island, the capital city of the state of Hawaii in the United States of America.

Hopi /ˈhoʊ.pi/ /ˈhəʊ.pi/ pn
Hopi
The Uto-Aztecan language spoken by this North American tribe.

Horn of Africa pn
Hoorn van Afrika
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Hosea /hoʊˈzeɪə/ /ˌhoʊˈziːə/ pn
Hosea
A book of the Old Testament of the Bible.
A Biblical prophet.

Hottentot Hottentots n
Hottentot
(archaic, now, offensive) A member of the Khoekhoe group of peoples.

Hottentot teal Hottentot teals n
hottentottaling
Anas hottentota, a species of dabbling duck.

House of Commons pn
Lagerhuis
(Canada, politics) The lower house of the Canadian Parliament.

House of Lords pn
Hogerhuis
The upper chamber of the UK's Houses of Parliament.

House of Representatives pn
Huis van Afgevaardigden
The lower house in the bicameral legislatures of several countries; also some singular legislative bodies in unicameral systems.

Houston, we have a problem /ˈ(h)justən ˌwi hæv ə ˈpɹɑbləm/ /ˈh(j)uːst(ə)n ˌwiː hæv ə ˈpɹɒbləm/ phraseologicalUnit
Houston, we hebben een probleem
(US, humorous) Used to report that a (major) problem has occurred.

Hoxhaism n
Hoxhaïsme
A form of antirevisionist Marxism-Leninism.

Hubble constant pn
wet van Hubble
(astronomy) A number that expresses the rate of expansion of the universe; the velocity at which a distant object is receding from the Earth divided by its distance; its reciprocal determines the age of the universe.

Hudson Bay pn
Hudsonbaai
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Hudsonian godwit Hudsonian godwits n
hudsongrutto
An American wader, Limosa haemastica, gathering on the shores of Hudson Bay to migrate to South America each autumn.

Hue /ˈhweɪ/ pn
Hué
A Vietnamese province with that city as its capital.

Huguenot /ˈhju.ɡə.nɒt/ /ˈhjuː.ɡə.nəʊ/ [ˈɕu.ɡə.nɒt] Huguenots n
hugenoot hugenote
(historical) A member of the Protestant Reformed Church of France during the 16th and 17th century.

Human Genome Project pn
menselijkgenoomproject
(genetics) an organized international scientific endeavour to determine the complete structure of human genetic material (DNA), identify all the genes, and to understand their function

Humboldt penguin Humboldt penguins n
humboldtpinguïn
Spheniscus humboldti, a species of penguin which live in coastal Peru and Chile.

Hume's leaf warbler Hume's leaf warblers n
Humes bladkoning
Phylloscopus humei, a small leaf warbler which breeds in the mountains of inner Asia.

Hun /hʌn/ Huns n
Hun
A member of a nomadic tribe (the Huns) who invaded Europe in the fourth century from Central Asia.

Hundred Years' War pn
Honderdjarige Oorlog
A series of conflicts between France and England, lasting 116 years from 1337 to 1453.

Hungarian /hʌŋˈɡɛə.ɹi.ən/ adj
Hongaars Hongaarse
Of, from, or pertaining to the Kingdom of Hungary, during the days of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, regardless of ethnicity.

Hungarian /hʌŋˈɡɛə.ɹi.ən/ Hungarians n
Hongaar Hongaarse
A person from the former Kingdom of Hungary, during the Austro-Hungarian Empire, regardless of that person's ethnicity.
Hongaars
(uncountable) The main language of Hungary.

Hungarian People's Republic pn
Volksrepubliek Hongarije
(history) An anticapitalist country that existed from 1949 until 1989.

Hungarian notation /hʌŋˈɡɛɹi.ən noʊˈteɪʃən/ n
hongaarse notatie
(computing, programming) A naming convention in which the name of a variable indicates its data type and intended use by including abbreviations as prefixes.

Hungary /ˈhʌŋ.ɡəɹ.i/ pn
Hongarije
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Hurro-Urartian more Hurro-Urartian most Hurro-Urartian adj
Hurro-Urartisch
of or relating to the languages of the Hurro-Urartian language family

Hussite Hussites n
hussiet
A follower of the teachings of the Christian reformer Jan Hus.

Hydra /ˈhaɪ̯dɹə/ [ˈhaɪ̯dɹə] [ˈhaɪ̯d͡ʒɹə] pn
Hydra
(astronomy) One of Pluto's moons.

Hypnos /ˈhɪpnoʊs/ /ˈhɪpnɒs/ pn
Hypnos
(Greek god) The god and personification of sleep. The son of Nyx and Erebus, twin brother of Thanatos, husband of Pasithea, and the father of the Oneiroi. His Roman counterpart is Somnus.

Hávamál pn
Hávamál
The Sayings of the High One; the second book of the Poetic Edda.

I /aɪ/ [aɪ̯] [aː] [ɑe̯] pronoun
ik 'k
The speaker or writer, referred to as the grammatical subject, of a sentence.
(nonstandard) The speaker or writer, referred to as the grammatical object, of a sentence.

I am English phraseologicalUnit
ik ben Engelse ik ben Engelsman
Indicates that the speaker is from England.

I came, I saw, I conquered phraseologicalUnit
ik kwam, ik zag, ik overwon
I have gained a total and swift victory.

I can't find my ... phraseologicalUnit
ik kan mijn ... niet vinden
Said after losing something.

I could eat a horse phraseologicalUnit
Ik heb berenhonger Ik heb reuzenhonger
(idiomatic, hyperbole) I am very hungry; short form of "I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse."

I don't care phraseologicalUnit
het kan me niet schelen het kan me niets schelen
Indicates that the speaker has no interest or emotional investment in the topic at hand.

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

I don't eat fish phraseologicalUnit
ik eet geen vis
Indicates that the speaker does not eat fish.

I don't eat meat phraseologicalUnit
ik eet geen vlees
Indicates that the speaker does not eat meat.

I don't eat pork phraseologicalUnit
ik eet geen varkensvlees
Indicates that the speaker does not eat pork.

I don't know [-˩˥˨] [mː-] [ɑ̈ɪ̯ ɾoʊ̯(ʔ)(t̚) noʊ̯] [ə̃ː˦˩˦] phraseologicalUnit
ik weenie ik weet het niet weet ik veel
A phrase used in response to a question or command in which the target person does not know the answer to or how to respond.

I don't speak English phraseologicalUnit
ik spreek geen Engels ik spreek geen Nederlands
Indicates that the speaker is unable to speak the English language.

I don't think so /aɪ dəʊnt θɪŋk səʊ/ /aː doʊnt θɪŋk soʊ/ phraseologicalUnit
ik denk het niet ik denk van niet
I think what has been said is untrue.
ik dacht het niet
(sarcastic) No, absolutely not (used to refuse or decline something proposed).

I don't understand phraseologicalUnit
ik begrijp het niet ik snap het niet
Indicates that the speaker is not understanding the current subject or situation.

I don't want it phraseologicalUnit
ik wil het niet
Indicates that the speaker does not want to take something that is being offered.

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

I don't want to talk about it phraseologicalUnit
ik wil er niet over praten ik wil er niet over spreken
Indicates that the speaker does not want to discuss a particular topic.

I hate you phraseologicalUnit
ik haat je ik haat jullie ik haat u
Expression of hatred, or intense disdain or dislike directed at someone. Some might invoke this phrase without literal implication, such as unselectively and uncontrolledly directing the phrase to innocent surrounding people as a result of difficult life circumstances, or jokingly in reponse to being pranked. Such uses should be avoided, however.

I have AIDS phraseologicalUnit
ik heb aids
Indicates that the speaker has acquired immune deficiency syndrome.

I have a cold /aɪ hæv ə koʊld/ phraseologicalUnit
ik ben verkouden
I am suffering from a cold.

I have a disability phraseologicalUnit
ik heb een beperking
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I have a fever phraseologicalUnit
ik heb koorts ik heb verhoging
Indicates that the speaker has an abnormally high body temperature, which is usually a symptom of a disease.

I have a question phraseologicalUnit
ik heb een vraag
Indicates that the speaker wants to ask a question.

I have cancer phraseologicalUnit
heb ik kanker
Indicates that the speaker is afflicted with some form of cancer.

I have diabetes phraseologicalUnit
ik heb diabetes ik heb suikerziekte
Indicates that the speaker has diabetes.

I have high blood pressure phraseologicalUnit
ik heb een hoge bloeddruk
Indicates that the speaker has hypertension (high blood pressure).

I have low blood pressure phraseologicalUnit
ik heb een lage bloeddruk
Indicates that the speaker has hypotension (low blood pressure).

I have no money phraseologicalUnit
ik heb geen geld
Indicates that the speaker has no money.

I know you are but what am I phraseologicalUnit
wat je zegt, ben je zelf
(rhetorical question, colloquial, childish) Assertion that an insult made by the party to whom the phrase is directed is actually true of that party, and not of the person using the phrase. Usually considered to be a playground taunt.

I like you phraseologicalUnit
ik vind je leuk
Indicates that the speaker likes the interlocutor.

I live in Melbourne phraseologicalUnit
ik woon in Melbourne
Explains that the person lives in Melbourne (example city).

I lost my backpack phraseologicalUnit
ik ben mijn rugzak verloren
Indicates that the speaker has lost his or her backpack.

I lost my glasses phraseologicalUnit
ik heb mijn bril verloren
Indicates that the speaker has lost his or her glasses.

I lost my keys phraseologicalUnit
ik heb mijn sleutels verloren
(US) Indicates that the speaker has lost his or her keys.

I lost my wallet phraseologicalUnit
ik heb mijn portemonnee verloren
Indicates that the speaker has lost his or her wallet.

I love you /aɪ ˈlʌv juː/ phraseologicalUnit
ik hou van je ik hou van jou
An affirmation of affection or deep caring, especially to a family member.
ik hou van je ik hou van jou ik houd van je ik houd van jou ik heb je lief ik hou van u
An affirmation of romantic feeling to a lover or spouse.
ik heb u graag
A platonic expression of strong inclination or liking to a friend.

I miss you phraseologicalUnit
ik mis U ik mis je ik mis jullie
An expression of sorrow or sadness about the absence of a family member, close friend, lover or spouse.

I must go phraseologicalUnit
ik moet gaan
I must leave

I need ... phraseologicalUnit
ik heb ... nodig
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I need a guide phraseologicalUnit
ik heb een gids nodig
Indicates that the speaker needs a person to guide him or her.
Indicates that the speaker needs a book or document to guide him or her.

I spy with my little eye phraseologicalUnit
ik zie, ik zie wat jij niet ziet
The phrase used in the guessing game I spy.

I think so phraseologicalUnit
ik denk het ik denk het wel ik denk van wel
I believe that is the case, but am not certain.

I think therefore I am phraseologicalUnit
ik denk, dus ik ben
(philosophy) I am able to think, therefore I exist. A philosophical proof of existence based on the fact that someone capable of any form of thought necessarily exists.

I told you phraseologicalUnit
ik zei het je toch
Used to tell the listener that what was said before was true, despite the listener's doubts.

I told you so phraseologicalUnit
da's wat ik u gezegd heb he! wat heb ik je gezegd?
Used to remind someone that they were already warned by the speaker/writer that a certain event would happen.

I want my money back phraseologicalUnit
ik wil mijn geld terug
Said to demand a refund for a product or service.

I want to go to the toilet phraseologicalUnit
ik moet naar de wc ik moet naar het toilet
Indicates that the speaker feels the urge to go the toilet.

I want to know phraseologicalUnit
ik wil weten
A request for information.

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

I wish phraseologicalUnit
hebben maar was het maar zo dat
(idiomatic, colloquial) Used to express the speaker's wish that the preceding statement were true

I'd like to kiss you phraseologicalUnit
ik wil je kussen ik wil je zoenen
Used to ask to kiss a person.

I'd like to know phraseologicalUnit
ik zou willen weten
Polite request for information

I'll call the police phraseologicalUnit
ik bel de politie
Indicates that the speaker is going to call the police, presumably to counter actions from the interlocutor.

I'm ... year(s) old phraseologicalUnit
ik ben ... ik ben ... jaar oud
I was born ... year(s) ago.

I'm Hindu phraseologicalUnit
ik ben hindoe
Indicates that the speaker is a follower of Hinduism.

I'm Jewish phraseologicalUnit
ik ben Joods ik ben joods
Indicates that the speaker is of Jewish ethnic descent.

I'm a Buddhist phraseologicalUnit
ik ben boeddhist
Indicates that the speaker is a Buddhist.

I'm a Catholic phraseologicalUnit
ik ben katholiek
Indicates that the speaker is a Catholic.

I'm a Christian phraseologicalUnit
ik ben christen ik ben christin
Indicates that the speaker is a Christian.

I'm a Muslim phraseologicalUnit
ik ben moslim ik ben moslima
Indicates that the speaker is a Muslim.

I'm a Protestant phraseologicalUnit
ik ben protestant ik ben protestants
Indicates that the speaker is a Protestant.

I'm a vegetarian phraseologicalUnit
ik ben vegetariër
Indicates that the speaker is a vegetarian.

I'm afraid not phraseologicalUnit
ik ben bang van niet
Unfortunately, no; I regret that that is not so.

I'm afraid so phraseologicalUnit
ik ben bang van wel
Unfortunately, yes; I regret that that is so.

I'm agnostic phraseologicalUnit
ik ben agnost
Indicates that the speaker is agnostic.

I'm allergic to aspirin phraseologicalUnit
ik ben allergisch voor aspirine
Indicates that the speaker has an allergy to aspirin.

I'm allergic to nuts phraseologicalUnit
ik ben allergisch voor noten
Indicates that the speaker has an allergy to nuts.

I'm allergic to pollen phraseologicalUnit
ik ben allergisch voor pollen
Indicates that the speaker has an allergy to pollen.

I'm an atheist phraseologicalUnit
ik ben atheist
Indicates that the speaker is an atheist.

I'm ashamed phraseologicalUnit
ik schaam me
Indicates that the speaker is ashamed.

I'm bisexual phraseologicalUnit
ik ben bi ik ben biseksueel
Indicates that the speaker is bisexual.

I'm bleeding phraseologicalUnit
ik bloed
Indicates that the speaker is bleeding.

I'm blind /aɪm ˈblaɪnd/ phraseologicalUnit
ik ben blind
Indicates that the speaker is blind.

I'm cold phraseologicalUnit
ik ben koud ik heb het koud
Indicates that the speaker feels cold.

I'm deaf /aɪm ˈdɛf/ phraseologicalUnit
ik ben doof
Indicates that one is deaf.

I'm divorced phraseologicalUnit
ik ben gescheiden
Indicates that the speaker is divorced.

I'm dying phraseologicalUnit
ik ga dood
Indicates that the speaker believes that he or she is dying.

I'm fine phraseologicalUnit
het gaat goed
Conventional response to "how are you?", indicating that one is well.

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

I'm full phraseologicalUnit
ik ben vol ik ben zat
Indicates that the speaker does not wish to continue eating.

I'm gay phraseologicalUnit
ik ben homo ik ben homoseksueel
Indicates that the speaker is homosexual.

I'm hot phraseologicalUnit
ik ben heet ik ben warm ik heb het warm
Indicates that the speaker is hot (i.e. feeling the sensation of heat, especially to the point of discomfort)

I'm hungry phraseologicalUnit
ik heb honger
I have a strong appetite to eat.

I'm in love with you phraseologicalUnit
ik ben verliefd op je ik ben verliefd op jou
A declaration of passion or romantic feeling.

I'm looking for a job phraseologicalUnit
ik zoek een baan
Indicates that the speaker is looking for a job.

I'm lost phraseologicalUnit
ik ben de weg kwijt ik ben verdwaald
Indicates that the speaker is unable to find his or her way.

I'm married phraseologicalUnit
ik ben getrouwd
Indicates that the speaker has a spouse.

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

I'm not interested phraseologicalUnit
ik ben niet geïnteresseerd
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I'm not religious phraseologicalUnit
ik ben niet godsdienstig
Indicates that the speaker is a not a follower of any religious doctrines.

I'm pregnant phraseologicalUnit
ik ben zwanger
Indicates that the speaker is pregnant.

I'm rubber, you're glue phraseologicalUnit
wat je zegt ben je zelf
(childish) Countering an attack on one's character.

I'm sick phraseologicalUnit
ik ben ziek
Indicates that the speaker has an illness.

I'm single phraseologicalUnit
ik ben alleenstaand
Indicates that the speaker does not have a spouse or romantic partner.

I'm sorry phraseologicalUnit
ik bied mijn excuses aan
Indicates the speaker's apology.
het spijt me ik bied mijn excuses aan
(with an upward inflection) Indicates that the speaker is confused or requests information to be repeated; come again?, say again?, I beg your pardon?; see also Thesaurus:say again

I'm straight phraseologicalUnit
ik ben hetero ik ben heteroseksueel
Indicates that the speaker is a heterosexual.

I'm thirsty phraseologicalUnit
ik heb dorst
(usually) I need something to drink (e.g., water).
(more generally) I need something, or want something a lot.

I'm tired phraseologicalUnit
ik ben moe ik heb slaap
Indicates that the speaker is in need of rest or sleep.

I'm twenty years old phraseologicalUnit
ik ben twintig
Indicates that the speaker is aged twenty.

I'm worried phraseologicalUnit
ik ben bezorgd ik ben ongerust
Indicates that the speaker is worried.

I've been raped phraseologicalUnit
ik ben verkracht
Indicates that the speaker has been raped.

I've been robbed phraseologicalUnit
ik ben beroofd ik ben bestolen
Indicates that the speaker has been robbed.

ICBM ICBMs n
SLBM
(weapons) Initialism of intercontinental ballistic missile.

IOU IOUs n
schuldbekentenis schulderkenning
An informal promissory note that is not a negotiable instrument.

IP address IP addresses n
IP-adres
(Internet) A number assigned to each computer's or other device's network interface, which are active on a network. supporting the Internet Protocol, in order to distinguish each network interface, and hence each networked device) from every other network interface anywhere on the network.

IPA /ˌaɪ.piːˈeɪ/ [ˌaɪ.pʰiːˈeɪ] pn
IFA
Initialism of International Phonetic Alphabet.

IQ /ˌaɪ ˈkjuː/ IQs n
IQ
Initialism of intelligence quotient.

IS pn
IS
Initialism of Islamic State.

ISBN ISBNs n
Internationaal Standaard Boek Nummer Internationaal Standaard Boeknummer
Initialism of International Standard Book Number.

ISDN ISDNs n
ISDN
(telecommunications) Initialism of Integrated Services Digital Network.

ISIS /ˈaɪsɪs/ pn
ISIS
A Salafist group active in Libya, Nigeria, Iraq and Syria, where it has proclaimed an (unrecognized) state. [from 2013]

ISP ISPs n
internetaanbieder internetprovider
(Internet) Initialism of internet service provider. (a company that provides Internet access for a fee)

IT ITs n
ICT
(informatics) Initialism of information technology.

Iamblichus /aɪˈæmblɪkəs/ pn
Iamblichos
Iamblichus (c. 245 – c. 325), a Syrian Neoplatonist philosopher.

Iberia /aɪˈbɪəɹ.i.ə/ /aɪˈbɪɹ.i.ə/ pn
Iberië Iberisch Schiereiland
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Iberië
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Iberian more Iberian most Iberian adj
Iberisch
Native to Iberia.

Iberian Iberians n
Iberiër
(countable) A native of Iberia (the European peninsula).

Iberian pn
Iberisch
An extinct language isolate that was spoken in the Iberian peninsula.

Iberian Peninsula pn
Iberisch Schiereiland
A peninsula located in the extreme southwest of Europe which includes modern day Spain, Portugal, Andorra and Gibraltar, bordered on the south and east by the Mediterranean Sea, and on the north and west by the Atlantic Ocean, with the Pyrenees forming the northeast edge of the peninsula, connecting it to the rest of Europe.

Iberian chiffchaff Iberian chiffchaffs n
Iberische tjiftjaf
Phylloscopus ibericus, a species of leaf warbler endemic to Portugal, Spain and North Africa, west of a line stretching roughly from the western Pyrenees via the mountains of central Spain to the Atlantic.

Ibiza /aɪˈbiːθə/ /iˈbiːsə/ /ɪˈbiːsə/ /ɪˈbiːzə/ /ɪˈbiːθə/ pn
Ibiza
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Icarus /ˈɪkəɹəs/ pn
Icarus

Iceland /ˈaɪs.lənd/ pn
IJsland Ĳsland
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Iceland gull Iceland gulls n
kleine burgemeester
Larus glaucoides, a medium size gull which breeds in the Arctic regions of Canada and Greenland.

Icelander Icelanders n
IJslander IJslandse
A person from Iceland or of Icelandic descent.

Icelandic /aɪsˈlændɪk/ more Icelandic most Icelandic adj
IJslands
Of or relating to the natives or inhabitants of Iceland.

Icelandic /aɪsˈlændɪk/ pn
IJslands
A North Germanic language, the national tongue of Iceland.

Icelandic Sheepdog Icelandic Sheepdogs n
IJslandse herdershond
A spitz herding dog bred in Iceland.

Icelandic horse Icelandic horses n
IJslander IJslands paard IJslandse pony
A horse of a small, hardy breed developed from ponies taken to Iceland by Norse settlers in the 9th and 10th centuries.

Idist Idists n
idist idiste
A speaker or proponent of Ido (a constructed language).

Ido /ˈidoʊ/ pn
Ido
A constructed language; a reform of Esperanto and Idiom Neutral

Ignatius /ɪɡˈneɪʃəs/ pn
Ignatius
A en given name; of mostly Roman Catholic or Eastern Orthodox usage in English.

Iliad /ˈɪli.əd/ /ˈɪliˌæd/ pn
Ilias
A famous ancient Greek epic poem about the Trojan War, attributed to Homer.

Illyria pn
Illyrië
A region in Southeast Europe, the western part of what is now the Balkan Peninsula that was inhabited by the Illyrians, ancient Indo-European people.

Iloilo pn
Iloilo
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Immaculate Conception pn
onbevlekte ontvangenis
The doctrine, in the Roman Catholic Church, that the Virgin Mary was conceived biologically but free from original sin.
Onbevlekte Ontvangenis
December 8th (The Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary).

Imperial Flanders pn
Rijksvlaanderen
The (smaller) part of the countship of Flanders, east of the Scheldt (Escaut), for which the count did not pay homage as vassal of the French king but to the Holy Roman Emperor.

India /ˈɪn.di.ə/ /ˈɪn.dɪə/ /ˈɪn.dɪə̯/ /ˈɪɳ.ɖɪ.jaː/ Indias pn
India Indië
(historical, often "British India") A territory of the British Empire, chiefly comprising the modern day countries of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal and Burma.

Indian /ˈɪn.di.ən/ /ˈɪn.dɪ.ən/ /ˈɪɳ.ɖɪə̯n/ more Indian most Indian adj
Indiaas Indisch
Of or relating to India or its people; or (formerly) of the East Indies. [from 14th c.]
Indiaans inheems
Of or relating to the indigenous peoples of the Americas. [from 16th c.]

Indian /ˈɪn.di.ən/ /ˈɪn.dɪ.ən/ /ˈɪɳ.ɖɪə̯n/ Indians n
Indiër Indiase
A person from India. [from 13th c.]
indiaan Indiaan Indiaanse bok indiaanse inheemse
An American Indian, a member of one of the indigenous peoples of the Americas (generally excluding the Aleut, Inuit, Metis, or Yupik). [from 16th c.]

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

Indian cobra Indian cobras n
brilslang
A cobra of the species Naja naja, having on its hood two circular ocelli patterns connected by a curved line.

Indian coral tree Indian coral trees n
Indische koraalboom
A tree, Erythrina variegata, native to the tropical and subtropical regions of eastern Africa, the Indian Subcontinent, northern Australia, and the islands of the Indian Ocean and the western Pacific Ocean east to Fiji.

Indian mulberry Indian mulberries n
Indische moerbei
a small tree of the madder family found from India to Australasia, characterized by shiny leaves, white flowers, and fleshy, yellowish fruit; Morinda citrifolia.

Indian myna Indian mynas n
treurmaina

Indian rhinoceros Indian rhinoceros Indian rhinoceroses Indian rhinocerotes n
Indische neushoorn
A rhinoceros of species Rhinoceros unicornis, in the family Rhinocerotidae.

Indian skimmer Indian skimmers n
Indische schaarbek
Rynchops albicollis, a skimmer of southern Asia.

Indian summer /ˈɪn.di.ən ˈsʌ.mɚ/ /ˈɪn.dɪ.ən ˈsʌ.mə(ɹ)/ Indian summers n
nazomer
A stretch of sunny and warm, often hazy, days during late autumn. [from late 18th c., popularized in the early 19th c.]

Indian sunburn Indian sunburns n
prikkeldraad
(slang) The prank of grabbing a victim's forearm in both hands and twisting the skin in opposite directions.

Indianapolis /ɪndiəˈnæpəlɪs/ pn
Indianapolis
IMS; Ellipsis of Indianapolis Motor Speedway (“The Brickyard”).

Indic more Indic most Indic adj
Indo-Arisch
Relating to or denoting the group of Indo-European languages comprising Sanskrit and the modern Indian languages which are its descendants.

Indies /ˈɪndiz/ pn
Indië
(historical) The Western Hemisphere, during the early period of European colonization and exploration.

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

Indo-European /ˌɪndəʊˌjʊəɹəˈpiːən/ more Indo-European most Indo-European adj
Indo-Europees
Of or relating to the languages originally spoken in Europe and Western Asia.

Indo-Iranian adj
Indo-Iraans
Of or relating to such a language or member.

Indo-Uralic more Indo-Uralic most Indo-Uralic adj
Indo-Oeraals

Indochina /ˈɪndoʊ̯ˌt͡ʃaɪ̯nə/ /ˌɪndoʊ̯ˈt͡ʃaɪ̯nə/ pn
Indochina
The former French colonial part of Southeast Asia comprising the peninsula containing Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos, and more broadly, Myanmar and Thailand.

Indonesia /-doʊ-/ /-zi.ə/ /ˌɪndə(ʊ)ˈniːʒə/ /ˌɪndəˈniʒə/ pn
Indonesië
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Indonesian /ˌɪndəˈniːʒən/ more Indonesian most Indonesian adj
Indonesisch Indonesische
Of or relating to Indonesia or its people or language.

Indonesian /ˌɪndəˈniːʒən/ Indonesians n
Indonesische Indonesiër
(countable) A person living in or coming from Indonesia.
Indonesisch bahasa
(uncountable) The common language spoken in Indonesia.

Indre-et-Loire pn
Indre-et-Loire
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Induan pn
Indien

Indus /ˈɪndəs/ pn
Indus
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Industrial Revolution pn
industriële revolutie
(historical) The major technological, socioeconomic and cultural change in the late 18th and early 19th century resulting from the replacement of an economy based on manual labour to one dominated by industry and machine manufacture.

Inez pn
Ines
A en given name.

Ingen pn
Ingen

Ingram /ˈɪŋɡɹəm/ pn
Ingelram
A en given name, in modern use transferred back from the surname.

Ingush pn
Ingoesjetisch
The language of the Ingush, a member of the Nakh family.

Ingushetia /ɪŋɡʊˈʃɛtiə/ pn
Ingoesjetië
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Inner Mongolia pn
Binnen-Mongolië
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Interlingua /ˈɪntə(ɹ)ˌlɪŋɡwə/ pn
Interlingua
A constructed interlanguage based on Romance languages, English, German, Russian and Latin, developed by the International Auxiliary Language Association, and first published in 1951.

International Court of Justice pn
Internationaal Gerechtshof
(UN) A judicial body of the United Nations, established in 1945 to decide disputes brought by nations.

International Date Line pn
internationale datumgrens
An imaginary line on the Earth's surface at 180° longitude, mostly through the Pacific Ocean, to the east of which the calendar date is one day earlier than to the west.

International Klein Blue pn
International Klein Blue
(arts) An intense deep blue hue achieved by means of ultramarine pigment and a binder.

International Phonetic Alphabet /ˌɪntəˈnæʃ(ə)nəl fəˈnɛtɪk ˈælfəˌbɛt/ /ˌɪntɚˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)l fəˈnɛɾɪk ˈælfəˌbɛt/ [ˌɪntəˈnæʃ(ə)nəɫ fəˈnɛtɪk ˈæɫfəˌbɛt] [ˌɪntɚˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)ɫ fəˈnɛɾɪk ˈæɫfəˌbɛt] [ˌɪɾ̃ɚ-] pn
Internationaal Fonetisch Alfabet
A standardized set of symbols for representing the sounds of human speech.

International System of Units pn
SI-stelsel
(metrology) A standard set of units of measurement for use in scientific literature worldwide. The newest and most widespread version of the metric system.

Internationale /ˌɪn.tɚˈnæˌʃən.əl/ /ˌɪn.tɚˌnæ.ʃənˈæl/ /ˌɪn.tɚˌnæ.ʃənˈɑl.eɪ/ pn
Internationale
A general left-wing anthem for solidarity and emancipation of the working class, dating back to the 19th century.

Internet /ˈɪntəˌnɛt/ /ˈɪntɚˌnɛt/ [ˈɪɾ̃ɚˌnɛt] pn
Internet internet
The specific internet consisting of a global network of computers that communicate using Internet Protocol (IP) and that use Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) to identify the best paths to route those communications.

Internet Protocol n
internetprotocol
(Internet) A communication protocol that enables networking a large number of computers to the Internet by providing the basis for packet switching, routing, addressing and other essential functions of the net.

Internet address Internet addresses n
internetadres
(computing, Internet) Any address used to identify a place or resource on the Internet, such as a URL, an IP address, or a domain name.

Internet cafe Internet cafes n
internetcafé
A place where one can use a computer with Internet access for a fee.

Internet forum Internet fora Internet forums n
forum internetforum
(computing) A system in which users may send, read and reply to messages on a particular subject.

Internet of Things pn
internet der dingen
An Internet-like structure connecting everyday physical objects equipped with RFID or similar tags.

Interslavic /ˌɪntɚˈslɑːvɪk/ adj
Interslavisch
Between Slavs or Slavic nations.

Interslavic /ˌɪntɚˈslɑːvɪk/ pn
Interslavisch
An international auxiliary language based on Slavic languages.

Inuktitut /ɪˈnʊktɪtʊt/ pn
Inuktitut
The language of the Inuit people.

Io /ˈaɪoʊ/ pn
Io
(Greek mythology) The daughter of Inachus river god, and a lover of Zeus, turned by the latter into a heifer.
(astronomy) A moon of Jupiter, known for its volcanic activity, peppered with about 400 active volcanoes.

Ionian Islands pn
Ionische Eilanden
A group of islands in the Ionian Sea - one of the 13 peripheries of Greece. The main islands are Cephalonia, Corfu, Ithaca, Kythira, Lefkada, Paxoi and Zante.

Ionian Sea /aɪˈəʊ.ni.ən ˈsiː/ pn
Ionische Zee
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Iran /aɪˈɹæn/ /ɪˈɹæn/ /ɪˈɹɑːn/ pn
Iran
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(literary, technical) regions inhabited by the Iranian peoples.

Iranian /aɪˈɹeɪni.ən/ /iˈɹɑːni.ən/ /ɪˈɹeɪni.ən/ /ɪˈɹɑːni.ən/ adj
Iraans
(linguistics) Pertaining to the Iranian languages or their speakers.

Iranian /aɪˈɹeɪni.ən/ /iˈɹɑːni.ən/ /ɪˈɹeɪni.ən/ /ɪˈɹɑːni.ən/ Iranians n
Iraniër Iraanse
A person from Iran or of Iranian descent.

Iraq /aɪˈɹæk/ /ɪˈɹak/ /ɪˈɹæk/ /ɪˈɹɑk/ /ɪˈɹɑːk/ Iraqs pn
Irak
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Iraqi /ɪˈɹæki/ /ɪˈɹɑːki/ adj
Iraaks
Of, from, or pertaining to Iraq, or the Iraqi people.

Iraqi /ɪˈɹæki/ /ɪˈɹɑːki/ Iraqis n
Irakees Irakese Iraki
A person from Iraq or of Iraqi descent.

Ireland /ˈaɪə(ɹ)lənd/ [ˈaɪɚlənd] [ˈäɪɚɫɪ̈nd] [ˈɑɚlənd] [ˈɑɪələnd] [ˈɑɪɚlənd] [ˈəɪɚlənd] [ˈʌɪɚlənd] Irelands pn
Ierland
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A republic occupying the majority-area of the island of Ireland, with Northern Ireland occupying the rest of the island. Also known as the Republic of Ireland since 1949.
A surname.
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Irene /aɪˈɹiːn/ pn
Irene
A en given name, in regular use since the 19th century.

Iriomote tit Iriomote tits n
iriomotemees
Sittiparus olivaceus, a small bird of the tit family Paridae

Iris pn
Iris
A en given name; a flower name used since the end of the 19th century.

Irish /ˈaɪəɹɪʃ/ /ˈaɪɹəʃ/ /ˈaɪɹɪʃ/ more Irish most Irish adj
Iers
Pertaining to or originating from Ireland or the Irish people.
Pertaining to the Irish language.

Irish /ˈaɪəɹɪʃ/ /ˈaɪɹəʃ/ /ˈaɪɹɪʃ/ Irish Irishes n
Ieren

Irish /ˈaɪəɹɪʃ/ /ˈaɪɹəʃ/ /ˈaɪɹɪʃ/ pn
Iers
(uncountable) The Gaelic language indigenous to Ireland, also known as Irish Gaelic.

Irish Sea pn
Ierse Zee
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Irish coffee Irish coffees n
Irish coffee
A cocktail consisting of hot coffee with a dash of Irish whiskey, topped with whipped cream.

Irish setter /ˈaɪɹɪʃ ˈsɛt.ə/ Irish setters n
Ierse setter
A breed of gun dog with a moderately long coat of a red or chestnut color.

Irish terrier Irish terriers n
Ierse terriër
A breed of large rough-haired dog

Irish wolfhound Irish wolfhounds n
ierse wolfshond
The largest sighthound and tallest dog on average, bred in Ireland to hunt wolves

Irishman /ˈaɪɹɪʃmən/ Irishmen n
Ier
A man from Ireland.

Irishwoman Irishwomen n
Ierse
A woman from Ireland

Iron Age /ˈʌɪən eɪdʒ/ pn
ijzertijd
(mythology) The most recent and debased of the four or five classical Ages of Man; hence, any period characterized by wicked behavior. [from 16th c.]
(archaeology) A level of culture in which humans used iron and the technology of ironworking. (Estimated to have begun in Europe about 1100BC) [from 19th c.]

Iron Curtain pn
ijzeren gordijn
(historical) The dividing line between Western Europe and the Soviet controlled regions, especially during the Cold War.

Iroquoian more Iroquoian most Iroquoian adj
Irokees
Of or pertaining to a Native American language family including the Iroquois and Cherokee.

Iroquois /ˈɪɹ.ə.kwɑː/ /ˈɪɹ.ə.kwɔɪ/ /ˈɪɹ.ə.kɔɪ/ Iroquois n
Irokees
A member of a confederacy of (originally) five Native American (Indian) tribes: the Mohawks, the Oneidas, the Onondagas, the Cayugas, and the Senecas. Also known as the Iroquois League.

Iroquois /ˈɪɹ.ə.kwɑː/ /ˈɪɹ.ə.kwɔɪ/ /ˈɪɹ.ə.kɔɪ/ pn
Irokese taal
Any of the languages of the Iroquois, belonging to the Iroquoian family of languages.

Irrawaddy /ˈɪɹəˌwɑdi/ pn
Irrawaddy
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Isaac /ˈaɪzæk/ /ˈaɪzək/ Isaacs pn
Izaäk Izaak
(biblical character) The son of Abraham and Sarah, father of Esau and Jacob, from whom the Hebrew people trace their descent.
A en given name.

Isaiah /aɪˈzaɪ.ə/ /aɪˈzeɪ.ə/ pn
Jesaja
A book of the Old Testament of the Bible, and of the Tanakh.
(Abrahamic religions) A prophet, the author of the Book of Isaiah.
A en given name.

Iseult /ɪˈsuːlt/ /ɪˈzuːlt/ pn
Isolde
A en given name.

Isfahan pn
Isfahan
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Ishmael /ˈɪʃ.meɪ.əl/ /ˈɪʃ.meɪl/ pn
Ismaël
(Abrahamic religions) The eldest son of Abraham and his wife's handmaiden Hagar who were cast out after the birth of Isaac; traditionally the ancestor of the Arabs via the Ishmaelites.

Islam /-læm/ /ɪsˈlɑːm/ /ɪzˈlɑːm/ /ˈɪs.lɑːm/ /ˈɪz.lɑːm/ Islams pn
islam
A monotheistic Abrahamic religion followed by Muslims that is based on the teachings of Muhammad and the Qur'an.

Islamabad /ɪsˈlɑːməˌbɑːd/ /ɪzˈlæməˌbæd/ /ɪzˈlɑːməˌbɑːd/ pn
Islamabad
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Islamic /ɪsˈlɑːmɪk/ /ɪzˈlæmɪk/ /ɪzˈlɑːmɪk/ more Islamic most Islamic adj
islamitisch
Of, pertaining to, originating in, characteristic of, or deriving from Muslims or Islam.

Islamic Republic of Afghanistan pn
Islamitische Republiek Afghanistan
The former official name of Afghanistan, from 2001 through 2021.

Islamic Republic of Iran pn
Islamitische Republiek Iran
[1979]

Islamic Republic of Mauritania pn
Islamitische Republiek Mauritanië
Official name of Mauritania.

Islamic Republic of Pakistan pn
Islamitische Republiek Pakistan
The official name of Pakistan.

Islamic State pn
Islamitische Staat
A Salafist group active in Libya, Nigeria, Iraq and Syria, where it has proclaimed an (unrecognized) state.

Islamism /ɪzˈlæmɪz(ə)m/ /ɪzˈlɑːmɪz(ə)m/ /ˈɪzləmɪz(ə)m/ Islamisms n
islamisme
(by extension) Islamic fundamentalism, especially the forms that promote violence, hostility, and persecution of non-believers. [from 20th c.]

Islamization Islamizations n
islamisering
Conversion to Islam.

Islamize v
islamiseren
To convert to Islam.

Islamologist Islamologists n
islamoloog

Islamology n
islamologie

Islamophobia Islamophobias n
islamofobie
Fear or hatred of Islam or Muslims.

Isle of Man /ˌaɪl ə(v) ˈmæn/ pn
Man Eiland Man
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Ismailia pn
Ismaïlia
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Israel /ˈɪz.ɹaɪ.ɛl/ /ˈɪz.ɹeɪ.əl/ /ˈɪz.ɹeɪ.ɛl/ /ˈɪz.ɹi.əl/ /ˈɪz.ɹɛəl/ Israels pn
Israël
The Jews, taken collectively.
A en given name,
Another name for Jacob, notably after Genesis 32:28 and in later references.

Israeli /ɪzˈɹeɪli/ adj
Israëlisch
Of, from, or pertaining to Israel, the Israeli people.

Israeli /ɪzˈɹeɪli/ Israelis n
Israëli Israëlische Israëliër
A person from Israel or of Israeli descent.

Israelite /ˈɪz.ɹeɪ.əˌlaɪt/ /ˈɪz.ɹi.əˌlaɪt/ /ˈɪz.ɹɪˌlaɪt/ adj
Israëlitisch
Of or pertaining to the ancient nation(s) of Israel or the inhabitants thereof.

Israelite /ˈɪz.ɹeɪ.əˌlaɪt/ /ˈɪz.ɹi.əˌlaɪt/ /ˈɪz.ɹɪˌlaɪt/ Israelites n
Israëliet Israëlitische
A native or inhabitant of (i) the united nation of Israel (under the Judges, and then kings Saul, David and Solomon), or (ii) the later northern kingdom centered in Samaria, distinct from kingdom of Judah centered in Jerusalem.

Istanbul /ɪstænˈbʊl/ pn
Istanboel
A Turkish city, and the largest European city by population, which was the last capital of the Ottoman Empire and the Byzantine Empire (Eastern Roman Empire).

Istria pn
Istrië
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Istro-Romanian pn
Istro-Roemeens
An endangered Eastern Romance language spoken in the Istrian region of Croatia, and related to Romanian, Aromanian and Megleno-Romanian.

Italian /ɪˈtæljən/ /ˌaɪˈtæljən/ more Italian most Italian adj
Italiaans Italiaanse
Pertaining to Italy, its people or its language.

Italian /ɪˈtæljən/ /ˌaɪˈtæljən/ Italians n
Italiaan Italiaanse
(countable) An inhabitant of Italy, or a person of Italian descent.
Italiaans
(uncountable) The official language of Italy, also spoken in San Marino, the Vatican, and parts of Argentina, Slovenia and Switzerland.

Italian Peninsula pn
Apennijns Schiereiland
A large peninsula in Southern Europe protruding into the Mediterranean Sea and shaped like a boot. The mountain range of Apennines runs across it from north to south. Occupied almost entirely by Italy.

Italian Republic pn
Italiaanse Republiek
The official name of Italy.

Italian honeysuckle Italian honeysuckles n
tuinkamperfoelie
Italian woodbine (Lonicera caprifolium).

Italian ice Italian ices n
Italiaans ijs
A frozen dessert, resembling ice cream, made from either concentrated syrup flavouring or fruit purées.

Italian oak Italian oaks n
Hongaarse eik
Quercus frainetto, a species of oak native to southeastern Europe (parts of Italy, the Balkans, parts of Hungary, Romania) and Turkey.

Italianization /ɪˌtæljənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ɪˌtæljənəˈzeɪʃən/ pn
italianisering
(historical) The forced cultural and ethnic assimilation of minorities in the Kingdom of Italy, with particular reference to the Fascist government (1922–1943).

Italianness n
Italiaansheid
The quality or characteristic of being Italian.

Italic /ɪˈtalɪk/ /ɪˈtælɪk/ adj
Italisch
(Indo-European studies) Pertaining to a subfamily of the Centum branch of the Indo-European language family, that includes Latin and other languages (as Oscan, Umbrian) spoken by the peoples of ancient Italy

Italy /ˈɪtəli/ [ˈi.tɐ.li] [ˈɪ.tə.li] [ˈɪ.ɾə.li] pn
Italië
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Ivalo pn
Ivalo
village in Inari Municipality, located in Finland's Lapland province.

Ivan the Terrible pn
Ivan de Verschrikkelijke

Ivano-Frankivsk pn
Ivano-Frankivsk
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Ivanovich /ɪˈvænəvɪt͡ʃ/ /ɪˈvɑːnəvɪt͡ʃ/ Ivanoviches Ivanovichs pn
Ivanovitsj
A transliteration of the Russian patronymic Ива́нович (Ivánovič, “son of Ivan”).

Ivorian /aɪˈvɔːɹiən/ adj
Ivoriaans
Of, from, or pertaining to Côte d'Ivoire or the Ivorian people.

Ivorian /aɪˈvɔːɹiən/ Ivorians n
Ivoriaan Ivoriaanse
A person from Côte d'Ivoire or of Ivorian descent.

Ivy League pn
Ivy League
(US, education, politics) An association of eight universities in the USA, known for high quality. [from 1935]

Ixion /ɪkˈsaɪ.ən/ pn
Ixion
(Greek mythology) King of Lapiths, who was punished by Zeus for trying to seduce Hera by being bound to a winged fiery wheel that was always spinning.
(astronomy) A Kuiper belt object (KBO), 28978 Ixion (provisional designation 2001 KX76), once thought to be a possible dwarf planet.

Izium /ɪˈzjuːm/ pn
Izjoem
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J /d͡ʒeɪ/ J's JJ Js n
B
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Jabberwock pn
Koeterwaal Krakelwok Wauwelwok
A fantastical dreaded monster with flaming eyes.

Jabberwocky pn
Wauwelwok
A nonsensical poem that appears in Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll.

Jack /d͡ʒæk/ Jacks pn
Jacob Jacobus Jaap Jakob
A en given name, also used as a pet form of John or more rarely, Jacob.

Jack Russell terrier Jack Russell terriers n
jackrussellterriër
A type of small dog, usually brown and white in colour, often used by farmers for rodent control.

Jack the Ripper pn
Jack the Ripper
A supposed individual who was an unidentified 19th century serial killer in England, who has become part of folklore.

Jacob /ˈd͡ʒeɪkəb/ pn
Jakob Jacob Jacobus
(biblical character) One of the sons of Isaac and Rebecca, and twin brother of Esau; father of the Israelites (Jews and Samaritans) by 12 sons by 4 consorts, most famously Judah and Joseph who fathered Manasseh; was renamed to Israel.

Jacob's ladder Jacob's ladders n
jakobsladder
A flowering plant of the genus Polemonium.
(nautical) A rope ladder from the ratline to the upper mast.

Jacqueline /ˈdʒækəlɪn/ pn
Jacqueline
A en given name.

Jaffa /ˈd͡ʒæfə/ /ˈd͡ʒɑfə/ pn
Jaffa
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Jain /d͡ʒaɪn/ /d͡ʒeɪn/ Jains n
jaïn jaïnist
An adherent or follower of Jainism.

Jainism /ˈd͡ʒeɪnɪzm̩/ pn
Jaïnisme
(philosophy) A nontheistic heterodox Indian philosophy

Jaipur pn
Jaipur
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Jair /dʒəˈiɹ/ pn
Jaïr
A en given name of biblical origin.

Jakarta /d͡ʒəˈkɑː(ɹ)tə/ pn
Jakarta
(metonym) The Indonesian government.

Jalal-Abad pn
Dzjalal-Abad
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Jalalabad pn
Jalalabad
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Jamaica /d͡ʒəˈmeɪ.kə/ pn
Jamaica
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James /d͡ʒeɪmz/ Jameses pn
Jakobus Jacob Jaak
(biblical) The twentieth book of the New Testament of the Bible, the general epistle of James.
Jaap Jakobus Jacob Jaak
One of two Apostles, James the Greater and James the Less, often identified with James, brother of Jesus.

Jan Mayen /jɑn ˈmaɪən/ pn
Jan Mayen
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Jane /d͡ʒeɪn/ Janes pn
Johanna
A en given name, the standard feminine form of John since the 17th century.

January /ˈd͡ʒæn.j(ʊ.)ə.ɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒænjuˌæɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒænjuˌɛɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒænjəɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒænjʉˌeːɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒænɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒɪnəˌweɪɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒɪnəˌwɛəɹi/ Januaries Januarys pn
januari louwmaand
The first month of the Gregorian calendar, following the December of the previous year and preceding February. Abbreviation: Jan or Jan.

Janus /ˈdʒæɪ̯nəs/ /ˈd͡ʒeɪnəs/ pn
Janus
(Roman god) The god of doorways, gates and transitions, and of beginnings and endings, having two faces looking in opposite directions.
A moon of Saturn.

Jap /d͡ʒæp/ Japs n
Jap
(pejorative, offensive, ethnic slur, US) A Japanese person.

Japan /d͡ʒəˈpæn/ pn
Japan
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Japanese /ˌd͡ʒæpəˈniːz/ adj
Japans Japanse Nippons
Of, relating to, or derived from Japan, its people, language, or culture.

Japanese /ˌd͡ʒæpəˈniːz/ Japanese Japaneses n
Japanner Japanse
(countable, chiefly, in the plural) A person/people living in or coming from Japan, or of Japanese ancestry.

Japanese /ˌd͡ʒæpəˈniːz/ pn
Japans
A language that is primarily spoken in East Asia and is the official language of Japan.

Japanese beetle Japanese beetles n
Japanse kever
A beetle of species Popillia japonica, with iridescent copper-colored elytra and green thorax and head, an invasive pest outside of Japan.

Japanese bush warbler Japanese bush warblers n
Japanse struikzanger
A songbird, Horornis diphone.

Japanese jack mackerel Japanese jack mackerels n
Japanse horsmakreel
Trachurus japonicus, of the fish family Carangidae,

Japanese knotweed n
japanse duizendknoop
A large, herbaceous perennial plant, Fallopia japonica, native to Asia; it is a highly invasive colonizer outside of its native territory.

Japanese studies n
japanologie
(humanities) An academic discipline that includes the study of literatures written in the Japanese language, Japanese linguistics, and Japanese sociolinguistics.

Japanese wagtail Japanese wagtails n
Japanse kwikstaart
A wagtail of species Motacilla grandis, family Motacillidae, native to Japan and Korea.

Japaneseness n
Japansheid
The quality of being Japanese.

Japanologist Japanologists n
japanologe japanoloog
One who studies Japanology.

Japheth /(d)ʒeɪ̯ˈfɛt/ /ˈdʒɛ̯ɪfɪf/ /ˈd͡ʒeɪfɛð/ /ˈd͡ʒeɪfɛθ/ /ˈd͡ʒeɪfɪθ/ pn
Jafet
(biblical character) The third son of Noah, brother to Shem and Ham, who received a blessing from God with Shem, considered to be the ancestor of the Japhetic people(s) (associated approx. with Indo-Europeans).

Japonic /d͡ʒəˈpɒnɪk/ pn
Japans
A language family spoken in Japan, consisting of Japanese proper and the Ryukyuan languages.

Java /ˈd͡ʒɑːvə/ pn
Java
(computer language) An object-oriented, garbage-collected computer programming language.
(computer language, proscribed) JavaScript, when no distinction is made between it and Java.

Java Sea pn
Javazee
A sea north of the island of Java in Indonesia and south of Borneo.

Java sparrow Java sparrows n
rijstvogel
A species of finch Padda oryzivora, native of Java, but very commonly kept as a cage bird.

Javan /ˈd͡ʒɑːvən/ adj
Javaans
Pertaining to, or from, the island of Java

Javan /ˈd͡ʒɑːvən/ Javans n
Javaan
An inhabitant of the Indonesian island Java

Javan /ˈd͡ʒeɪvən/ pn
Javan
(biblical figure) the fourth son of Japheth

Javan rhinoceros Javan rhinoceros Javan rhinoceroses n
Javaanse neushoorn
A rhinoceros of species Rhinoceros sondaicus, in the family Rhinocerotidae.

Javan tiger Javan tigers n
Javaanse tijger
An extinct tiger that inhabited the Indonesian island of Java until the 1980s.

Javanese /dʒɑː.vəˈniːz/ Javanese n
Javaan Javaanse
A person belonging to the Javanese people (one of the indigenous groups native to Java island).

Javanese /dʒɑː.vəˈniːz/ pn
Javaans
An indigenous language spoken by Javanese people.

Jeddah pn
Djedda Jeddah Jiddah
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Jefferson City pn
Jefferson City
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Jehovah /d͡ʒəˈhoʊvə/ pn
Jehova
(religion) The personal name of God in the Hebrew Scriptures; in Hebrew, יהוה

Jehovah's Witness Jehovah's Witnesses n
Getuige Jehova's Getuige
A member of a monotheistic and nontrinitarian Restoration Christian denomination founded by Charles Taze Russell in 1879 as a small Bible study group. Originally known as International Bible Students or Bible Students.

Jehovah's Witnesses pn
Getuigen van Jehova Jehovah's Getuigen
A monotheistic and nontrinitarian Restoration Christian denomination founded by Charles Taze Russell in 1879 as a small Bible study group. Originally known as International Bible Students or Bible Students.

Jena /ˈd͡ʒiːnə/ /ˈjeɪnə/ pn
Jena
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Jeremiah /ˌd͡ʒɛɹəˈmaɪə/ pn
Jeremia
(biblical) A book of the Old Testament of Bible, and of the Tanakh.
A en given name of biblical origin.

Jericho /ˈd͡ʒɛɹɪkəʊ/ /ˈd͡ʒɛɹɪˌkoʊ/ pn
Jericho
A historic suburb of the English city of Oxford.

Jerome /d͡ʒəˈɹəʊm/ pn
Jeroen Hiëronymus
A en given name.

Jerusalem /d͡ʒəˈɹuːsələm/ /d͡ʒəˈɹuːzələm/ Jerusalems pn
Jeruzalem
A number of places elsewhere, usually named after the city in the Holy Land:

Jerusalem artichoke Jerusalem artichokes n
aardpeer
A variety of sunflower, Helianthus tuberosus, native to North America, having yellow flower heads and edible tubers.

Jesuit /ˈd͡ʒɛz(j)uɪt/ /ˈd͡ʒɛzuɪt/ /ˈd͡ʒɛʒuɪt/ Jesuits n
jezuïet
(Catholicism) a member of the Society of Jesus

Jesus /heɪˈsuːs/ /hɛˈsuːs/ /ˈd͡ʒizəs/ /ˈd͡ʒiːzəs/ /ˈd͡ʒiːˌzʌs/ /ˈheɪsuːs/ /ˈhɛsuːs/ interjection
Jasses
(possibly, _, offensive) An exclamation, particularly used to express excitement or exasperation.

Jesus /heɪˈsuːs/ /hɛˈsuːs/ /ˈd͡ʒizəs/ /ˈd͡ʒiːzəs/ /ˈd͡ʒiːˌzʌs/ /ˈheɪsuːs/ /ˈhɛsuːs/ pn
Jezus
Jesus of Nazareth, a first-century Jewish religious preacher and craftsman (commonly understood to have been a carpenter, see Ancient Greek τέκτων (téktōn, “builder”)) from Galilee held to be a prophet, teacher, the son of God, and the Messiah, or Christ, in Christianity; also called "Jesus Christ" by Christians. Held to be a prophet by Muslims and Baháʼís.

Jesus Christ /ˌd͡ʒiːzəs ˈkɹaɪst/ pn
Jezus Christus
Jesus of Nazareth, a first-century Jewish religious preacher and craftsman (commonly understood to have been a carpenter, see Ancient Greek τέκτων (téktōn, “builder”)) from Galilee, held to be a prophet, teacher and the Messiah, or Christ, in Christianity. Held to be a prophet in Islam and the Baháʼí Faith.

Jew /d͡ʒuʊ̯/ /d͡ʒuː/ Jewes Jews n
jood jodin Jood Jodin
A member or descendant of the Jewish people.

Jew's harp Jew's harps n
mondharp
A musical instrument consisting of a flexible metal or bamboo “tongue” attached to a frame. This tongue is placed in the performer's mouth and plucked with the finger to produce a note of constant pitch. Melodies can be created by changing the shape of the mouth and causing different overtones.

Jewess Jewesses n
jodin
(dated, or, humorous) A female Jew.

Jewish /ˈd͡ʒuː.ɪʃ/ more Jewish most Jewish adj
joodse joods
Being a Jew, or relating to Jews, their ethnicity, religion or culture.

Jewish /ˈd͡ʒuː.ɪʃ/ pn
Joods
(informal, proscribed) The Yiddish or Hebrew language.

Jewish Bolshevism n
joods-bolsjewisme judeobolsjewisme
(derogatory) Soviet Communism (Marxism-Leninism) when viewed, usually by people on the right wing, as a Jewish political ideology; Judeo-Bolshevism.

Jezebel /ˈd͡ʒɛzəˌbɛl/ pn
Izebel
(biblical character) The Phoenician princess and Queen of Ancient Israel who appears in the Old Testament (1 Kings & 2 Kings). She incited heresy and lured the Jews away from their God and back to idols.

Jharkhand /ˈd͡ʒɑː(ɹ)kənd/ pn
Jharkhand
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Joachim /joʊ.əˈkiːm/ /ˈd͡ʒoʊ.ə.kɪm/ /ˈd͡ʒəʊ.ə.kɪm/ /ˈjoʊ.kɪm/ pn
Joachim Jochem
A en given name, always rare in English.

Joanna /ˌd͡ʒoʊˈænə/ pn
Johanna
(biblical character) One of the women following Jesus.

Job /d͡ʒɒb/ /d͡ʒɔb/ /d͡ʒəʊb/ pn
Job
(biblical) A book of the Old Testament and the Hebrew Tanakh.
(biblical character) A character in the Old Testament and the Qur'an, renowned for his patience.

Jobcentre Jobcentres n
arbeidsbureau
(British) A government-funded agency that helps the unemployed to find work.

Joe Average Joe Averages n
Jan Modaal Jan met de pet
(idiomatic) A hypothetical average or generic individual; the common man (or person, by extension).

Joe Public pn
Jan Modaal Jan met de pet
(idiomatic) A hypothetical average or generic member of the public; the common man (or person, by extension).

Joe Sixpack pn
Jan met de pet
(slang) The average person.

Joel /d͡ʒoʊˈɛl/ /d͡ʒəʊˈɛl/ /ˈd͡ʒoʊ(ə)l/ /ˈd͡ʒəʊ(ə)l/ pn
Joël
A en given name.
(biblical) A book of the Old Testament and the Hebrew Tanakh.

Johannesburg /d͡ʒoʊˈhænɪsbɜːrɡ/ /d͡ʒoʊˈhɑːnɪsbɜːrɡ/ /d͡ʒœʊ̯ˈhɛnɨsbøːɡ/ pn
Johannesburg
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John /d͡ʒɑn/ /d͡ʒɒn/ Johns pn
Dinges Jan
(informal) Used generically for a man whose actual name may not be known.
Jan Johan Johannes
A en given name; very popular since the Middle Ages.
Johannes Jan
(biblical) Persons of the Christian Bible: John the Baptist; and names possibly referring to one, two or three persons, frequently called "Saint": John the Apostle, John the Evangelist and John of Patmos (also called John the Divine or John the Theologian).
(biblical) One of the books in the New Testament of the Bible, the epistles of John (1 John, 2 John and 3 John).
Evangelie naar Johannes Joh
(biblical) The Gospel of St. John, a book of the New Testament of the Bible. Traditionally the fourth of the four gospels.

John Dory John Dories n
zonnevis
An edible marine fish (Zeus faber or Zeus ocellata), having long dorsal spines.

John the Baptist pn
Johannes de Doper
A New Testament prophet who baptized Jesus and was subsequently executed by Herod Antipas.

Johnson /ˈd͡ʒɑnsən/ /ˈd͡ʒɒnsən/ Johnsons pn
Janszoon Johansen
A common surname transferred from the given name. The second most common surname in the United States.

Jolly Roger /ˌdʒɑli ˈɹɑdʒɚ/ /ˌdʒɒli ˈɹɒdʒə/ Jolly Rogers n
doodshoofdvlag doodskopvlag piratenvlag
The traditional flag used on European and American pirate ships, and, more recently, by submarine crews, often pictured as a white skull and crossbones on a black field; the blackjack. [from early 18th c.]

Jonah /ˈd͡ʒoʊnə/ /ˈd͡ʒəʊnə/ Jonahs n
ongeluksbrenger ongeluksbrengster
(nautical, slang) A person who brings a ship bad luck.

Jonah /ˈd͡ʒoʊnə/ /ˈd͡ʒəʊnə/ pn
Jonas Jona
A en given name.
A book of the Old Testament and the Hebrew Tanakh.
Jonas
(biblical) A minor prophet who was cast into the sea and swallowed by a great fish.
The 10th sura (chapter) of the Qur'an.

Jordan /ˈd͡ʒɔɹdən/ /ˈd͡ʒɔːdən/ /ˈd͡ʒɝdn̩/ /ˈd͡ʒɝdən/ Jordans pn
Jordanië Jordaan
The name of other rivers around the world, listed under Jordan River (disambiguation).
Jordaan Jordan
A surname transferred from the given name derived from the male given name.

Jordanian /d͡ʒɔɹˈdeɪniən/ /d͡ʒɔːˈdeɪnɪən/ adj
Jordaans
Of, from, or pertaining to Jordan or the Jordanian people.

Jordanian /d͡ʒɔɹˈdeɪniən/ /d͡ʒɔːˈdeɪnɪən/ Jordanians n
Jordaanse Jordaniër
A person from Jordan or of Jordanian descent.

Joseph /ˈd͡ʒoʊsəf/ /ˈd͡ʒoʊzəf/ /ˈd͡ʒəʊzəf/ Josephs pn
Jozef Josef
(biblical) Eleventh and favorite son of Jacob, by his wife Rachel.
The husband of Virgin Mary.
A en given name

Joshua /ˈd͡ʒɒʃ(j)uːə/ pn
Jozua
The sixth book of the Old Testament of Bible, and a book of the Tanakh.
A en given name.

Josiah /d͡ʒoʊˈzaɪə/ pn
Josia
(biblical character) A king of Judah.

Juba pn
Djoeba Juba
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Judah /ˈd͡ʒuː.də/ pn
Juda
(biblical character) The fourth son of Jacob, by his wife Leah; the father of Perez.
(biblical) The southern Israelite kingdom which continued to be ruled by the Davidic dynasty after Solomon's death and the breakup of the united monarchy, with the northern portion keeping the name Israel.
A en given name.

Judahite /ˈd͡ʒuː.dəˌaɪt/ adj
Judees
Of or pertaining to Judah (the patriarch), to the tribe of Judah, or to the ancient kingdom of Judah, or its inhabitants.

Judahite /ˈd͡ʒuː.dəˌaɪt/ Judahites n
Judeeër
A descendant or member of the tribe of Judah.
An inhabitant of the ancient kingdom of Judah.

Judaism /d͡ʒuˈdeɪˌɪz.əm/ /ˈd͡ʒuː.deɪˌɪz.əm/ /ˈd͡ʒuː.diˌɪz.əm/ /ˈd͡ʒuː.dəˌɪz.əm/ /ˈd͡ʒuːˌdeɪ.ɪz.əm/ Judaisms pn
jodendom
An Abrahamic religion tracing its origin to the Hebrew people of the ancient Middle East, as documented in their religious writings, the Tanakh.

Judas /ˈd͡ʒuːdəs/ pn
Judas
(biblical character) One of the twelve original Apostles of Jesus, known for his role in Jesus' betrayal into the hands of Roman authorities.
(biblical, archaic) Alternative form of Jude, the penultimate book of the Bible and its ascribed author, Jude the Apostle.

Judas kiss Judas kisses n
judaskus
Any act of treachery under the guise of kindness.

Judea /d͡ʒuˈdeɪ.ə/ /d͡ʒuˈdiːə/ pn
Judea
Roman rendition of Judah. Used after the fall of the Davidic dynasty and through the period as part of the Roman Empire.

Judges pn
Rechters Richteren
(biblical) The seventh book of the Old Testament, and a book of the Hebrew Tanakh.

Julia /ˈd͡ʒuːli.ə/ Julias pn
Julie
A en given name.

Julian /d͡ʒuː.liˈæn/ /ˈd͡ʒuː.li.ən/ pn
Julian
A en given name, from Iulius.
A en given name.

Juliet /ˈd͡ʒuliət/ /ˈd͡ʒuːlɪɛt/ /ˌd͡ʒuliˈɛt/ pn
Julia
One of the main characters of William Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet.

July /d͡ʒuˈlaɪ/ /d͡ʒəˈlaɪ/ /d͡ʒʊˈlaɪ/ Julies Julys pn
juli hooimaand
The seventh month of the Gregorian calendar, following June and preceding August. Abbreviation: Jul or Jul.

June /d͡ʒjuːn/ /d͡ʒuːn/ Junes pn
juni
The sixth month of the Gregorian calendar, following May and preceding July. Abbreviation: Jun or Jun.

June beetle June beetles n
junikever
Any of several scarab beetles that appear around June in temperate parts of North America.

Jupiter /ˈd͡ʒupɪtɚ/ [ˈd͡ʒupɪɾɚ] pn
Jupiter
(Roman god) The King of the Gods, also called Jove. Equivalent to the Greek Zeus, Jupiter was one of the children of Saturn. As supreme god of the Roman pantheon, Jupiter was the god of thunder, lightning, and storms, and appropriately called the god of light and sky.
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Jura /ˈd͡ʒʊəɹə/ /ˈd͡ʒʊɹə/ pn
Jura
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Justice of the Peace Justices of the Peace n
vrederechter
A judicial officer with varying responsibilities depending on the jurisdiction.

Justin /ˈd͡ʒʌs.tɪn/ pn
Justin
A en given name. Popular in the English-speaking world since the 1970s.

Jutland /ˈd͡ʒʌt.lənd/ pn
Jutland
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Jèrriais /ʒɛɹ.i.ˈeɪ/ /ˈʒɛɹ.i.eɪ/ pn
Jèrriais
A Romance language spoken in Jersey, one of the Channel Islands.

K /keɪ/ [kʰeɪ] Ks n
H
(baseball) On a baseball scorecard, a frontwards K signifies striking out while swinging the bat, while a backwards K signifies striking out while looking.

Kaaba /ˈkɑːbə/ pn
Ka'aba
The nearly cubical stone temple in Mecca, the holiest place in Islam and site of the great hajj assembly

Kabballah pn
Kabbala
(Judaism) A body of mystical Jewish teachings based on an esoteric reading of the Hebrew scriptures.

Kabul /ˈkɑːbəl/ pn
Kaboel Kabul
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Kabulese adj
Kaboels Kabuls
Of, from, or pertaining to, Kabul

Kabulese Kabulese n
Kaboeler Kaboelse Kabuler Kabulse
someone from Kabul

Kachin pn
Kachin
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Kafkaesque /ˌkæfkəˈɛsk/ /ˌkæfkəˈɹɛsk/ /ˌkɑfkəˈɛsk/ more Kafkaesque most Kafkaesque adj
kafkaiaans kafkaësk
Marked by a senseless, disorienting, often menacing complexity.

Kaiser /ˈkaɪzə(ɹ)/ /ˈkaɪzɚ/ Kaisers n
keizer
An emperor of a German-speaking country, particularly the Holy Roman Empire (962–1806), the Austrian Empire/Austria-Hungary (1806–1918), or the German Empire (1871–1918) — often specifically Wilhelm II.

Kaiser roll Kaiser rolls n
kaiserbroodje pistolet
A typically crusty round bread roll supposedly invented in Vienna, made from flour, barm, malt, water, and salt, and whose characteristic feature is a five-spoked propeller- or pinwheel-like star on its obverse.

Kakheti pn
Kacheti
A region in Eastern Georgia (country), with Telavi as its regional capital

Kalash n
Kalash
A Dardic indigenous group residing in the Chitral District of the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. They speak the Kalasha language.

Kali /ˈkæli/ /ˈkɑːli/ pn
Kálii
(Hinduism) A goddess in Hinduism, one of the most significant figures within that religion, who destroys evil forces and bestows liberation.

Kaliningrad /kəˈlinɪnɡræd/ /kəˈliːnɪnɡrad/ pn
Kaliningrad
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Kalmyk adj
Kalmuks
Of, or pertaining to, Kalmykia

Kalmyk Kalmyks n
Kalmuk
Someone from Kalmykia.

Kalmyk pn
Kalmuks
A Mongolic language, spoken in and around Kalmykia in Russia.

Kalmykia pn
Kalmukkië
A republic of Russia in the south-west of the country, with capital Elista.

Kamchatka pn
Kamtsjatka
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Kampala /kæmˈpɑːlə/ /kɑːmˈpɑːlə/ pn
Kampala
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Kampuchea /kæmpəˈt͡ʃiːə/ pn
Kampuchea
, used from 1975 to 1989.

Kannada /ˈkænədə/ /ˈkɑːnədə/ n
Kannada
The Dravidian language that is the official language of the state of Karnataka, India.

Kaohsiung /ˈkaʊ ˈʃjʊŋ/ /ˈɡaʊ ˈʃjʊŋ/ pn
Kaohsiung
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Karabakh /kɑːɹəˈbɑːk/ pn
Karabach
A geographic region in present-day southwestern Azerbaijan and eastern Armenia. It includes three regions: Highland Karabakh (present-day Nagorno-Karabakh), Lowland Karabakh (the southern Kura-steppes) and a part of Syunik.

Karachi /kəˈrɑːt͡ʃi/ pn
Karachi
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Karbala pn
Karbala

Karelia /kəˈɹeɪlɪə/ /kəˈɹiːlɪə/ /kəˈɹɛlɪə/ pn
Karelië
A region to the north of Saint Petersburg in Russia and Finland.

Karelian pn
Karelisch
A language closely related to Finnish, spoken in Karelia, Russia and Finland.

Karlovac pn
Karlovac
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Karnataka /kɑːɹˈnɑːtəkə/ /kəɹˈnɑːtəkə/ pn
Karnataka
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Kartvelian /kɑɹtˈviːliən/ /kɑɹtˈvɛliən/ /kɑːtˈviːliən/ /kɑːtˈvɛliən/ adj
Kartveels
pertaining to the Kartvelian peoples or languages such as Georgian.

Kashmir /kæʃ.ˈmiɹ/ /kæʒ.ˈmiɹ/ /ˈkæʃ.miɹ/ /ˈkæʒ.miɹ/ pn
Kasjmir
A region of the northern part of the Indian subcontinent, located between (and de facto divided between) China, India, and Pakistan.

Kashmiri /kæʃˈmiɹi/ pn
Kasjmiri
The Dardic Indo-Aryan language spoken in Kashmir.

Kashubian /kəˈʃuːbɪən/ adj
Kasjoebisch
Of or relating to the Kashubian people and their language.

Kashubian /kəˈʃuːbɪən/ pn
Kasjoebisch
A Slavic language spoken in the Pomeranian region of Poland.

Kasimovian pn
Kasimovien
(geology, paleontology) A subdivision of the Carboniferous period.

Katanga pn
Katanga

Katangese more Katangese most Katangese adj
Katangees
From, in or relating to Katanga (all senses).

Katangese n
Katangees
The inhabitants or descendants of the people of Katanga (all senses).

Kathmandu /ˌkætmænˈduː/ pn
Kathmandu
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Kattegat pn
Kattegat
A body of water between Jutland and the Swedish mainland.

Katyusha Katyushas n
Katjoesja
A type of artillery rocket launcher consisting of an array of rockets mounted on a truck, originated in the Soviet Union.

Kaunas pn
Kaunas
The second largest city of Lithuania.

Kavala pn
Kabála Kavála
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Kawasaki disease n
ziekte van Kawasaki
(medicine) An illness of childhood that causes fever, lymphadenopathy, elevated platelet count, and a variety of other symptoms.

Kazakh /kəˈzak/ /kəˈzɑk/ /kəˈzɑːk/ /ˈkazak/ adj
Kazachs
Of, from, or pertaining to Kazakhstan, the Kazakh people or the Kazakh language.

Kazakh /kəˈzak/ /kəˈzɑk/ /kəˈzɑːk/ /ˈkazak/ Kazakhs n
Kazak
(countable) A person from Kazakhstan or of that descent.
Kazachs
(uncountable) The national language of Kazakhstan.

Kazakhstan /ˈkæzəkstæn/ /ˈkæzəkˌstæn/ /ˈkɑzəkˌstæn/ /ˈkɑzəkˌstɑn/ /ˈkɑːzəkstɑːn/ pn
Kazachstan
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Kazan pn
Kazan
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Kebnekaise [ˈkɛbnəˌkaisə] pn
Kebnekaise
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Keeshond /ˈkeɪ̯sn̩d/ /ˈkeɪ̯zn̩d/ Keeshonden Keeshonds n
keeshond
A spitz bred in the Netherlands and Germany, characterized by a fluffy coat of silver and black fur.

Kemalism pn
kemalisme
Kemalist ideology

Kentish plover Kentish plovers n
strandplevier zandloper
Charadrius alexandrinus, a small wader that breeds in a wide range, from southern Europe to Japan and in Ecuador, Peru, Chile, the southern United States and the Caribbean, but not including Kent.

Kenya /ˈkiːn.jə/ /ˈkɛn.jə/ [ˈkɛ.ɲa] pn
Kenia Kenya
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Kenyan adj
Keniaans Kenyaans
Of, from, or pertaining to Kenya or the Kenyan people.

Kenyan Kenyans n
Keniaan Keniaanse Kenyaan Kenyaanse
A person from Kenya or of Kenyan descent.

Kerch pn
Kertsj
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Kermode bear /kərˈmoʊdi bɛəɹ/ /kəɹˈmoʊd bɛəɹ/ /ˈkɜːɹmoʊd bɛəɹ/ Kermode bears n
kermodebeer
A subspecies of the American black bear, Ursus americanus kermodei found in British Columbia, some members of which have white or cream-colored (rather than black) skin due to a recessive gene.

Ket pn
Ket
The Yeniseian language of these people.

Kevin /ˈkɛvən/ /ˈkɛvɪn/ Kevins pn
Kevin
A en given name.

Keynesian /ˈkeɪnziən/ more Keynesian most Keynesian adj
keynesiaans
(economics) Of or pertaining to an economic theory based on the ideas of John Maynard Keynes, as put forward in his book The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money, published in 1936 in response to the Great Depression of the 1930s, and extensively extended by a large body of followers before and after his death in 1946.

Khabarovsk Krai pn
Kraj Chabarovsk
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Khakassia pn
Chakassië
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Khalifatabad pn
Cuipata-vaz
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Khanty-Mansiysk pn
Chanty-Mansiejsk
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Kharkiv /hɑɹˈkiv/ /hɑːˈkiːv/ /kɑɹˈkiv/ /kɑːˈkiːv/ /ˈhɑɹkiv/ /ˈhɑɹkɪv/ /ˈhɑːkiːv/ /ˈhɑːkɪv/ /ˈkɑɹkiv/ /ˈkɑɹkɪv/ /ˈkɑːkiːv/ /ˈkɑːkɪv/ /ˈxɑɹkiv/ /ˈxɑːkiːv/ pn
Charkov Charkiv
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Khartoem
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Kherson /hɜː(ɹ)ˈsɔːn/ /kɜː(ɹ)ˈsɔːn/ /xɜː(ɹ)ˈsɔːn/ pn
Cherson
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Khmelnytskyi /k(ə)mɛlˈnɪtski/ /x(ə)mɛlˈnɪtski/ pn
Chmelnytsky
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Khmelnytskyi province (oblast), in south-eastern Ukraine.
Bohdan Khmelnytsky (c. 1595–1657), a Ukrainian Cossack hetman who led an uprising against the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and signed the Treaty of Pereyaslav with Czar Alexis I of Russia.

Khmer /kəˈmɛə(ɹ)/ /ˈkmɛə(ɹ)/ [kʰəˈmɛɹ] more Khmer most Khmer adj
khmer
Of or pertaining to the Khmer people or their language.

Khmer /kəˈmɛə(ɹ)/ /ˈkmɛə(ɹ)/ [kʰəˈmɛɹ] Khmer Khmers n
Khmer Cambodjaans
A member of an ethnolinguistic group that constitutes most of the population of Cambodia.

Khmer Rouge /kəˈmɛəɹ ˈɹuːʒ/ /ˈkmɛəɹ ˈɹuːʒ/ pn
Rode Khmer
(historical) A Cambodian communist guerrilla force active from the 1970s to the 1990s under the leadership of Pol Pot.

Khoekhoe /ˈkɔɪkɔɪ/ Khoekhoe n
Khoikhoi
A member of a Southern African people, formerly known as Hottentots.

Khoisan /ˈkɔɪsɑːn/ /ˈkɔɪˌsɑn/ pn
Khoisan
The group of non-Bantu Southern African indigenous people.

Khorasan pn
Khorasan
(historical) The Sassanian and post-Islamic Persian name for the region of Parthia located in north east of Persia (Iran), sometimes covering also parts of Central Asia and Afghanistan; the Greater Khorasan.

Khorramshahr pn
Chorramsjahr
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Khotanese /kəʊtəˈniːz/ pn
Hotanees
An extinct Eastern Iranian language formerly spoken in the Kingdom of Khotan.

Khrushchev /-t͡ʃɒv/ /-t͡ʃɛv/ /ˈkruːʃ-/ /ˈkrʊʃ.t͡ʃɒf/ pn
Chroesjtsjov
English transliteration of the Russian surname Хрущёв; usually refers to the Russian revolutionary and Soviet Secretary of the Central Committee of the CPSU(b) Nikita Khrushchev.

Khujand pn
Choedzjand
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Kievan Rus pn
Kievse Rus
(historical) A medieval principality in Eastern Europe centred around Kiev; considered an early predecessor of Russia, Ukraine and Belarus.

Kihnu pn
Kihnu
An island in the Gulf of Riga, the seventh largest island of Estonia.

Kim /kɪm/ Kims pn
Kim
A en given name
A en given name.
A surname from Korean, the English form of a surname very common in Korea. (^김, hanja: 金), the most common Korean surname.

Kimmeridgian pn
Kimmeridgien
(geology, paleontology) A subdivision of the Jurassic period.

King Arthur pn
Koning Arthur
A legendary king of Britain, said to have led the defence of Britain against Saxon invaders in the early 6th century.

Kingdom of Bahrain pn
Koninkrijk Bahrein
The official name of Bahrain.

Kingdom of Belgium pn
Koninkrijk België
The official name of Belgium.

Kingdom of Bhutan pn
Koninkrijk Bhutan
The official name of Bhutan.

Kingdom of Cambodia pn
Koninkrijk Cambodja
The official name of Cambodia.

Kingdom of Denmark pn
Koninkrijk Denemarken
The official name of Denmark, including Greenland and the Faroe Islands.

Kingdom of England pn
Koninkrijk Engeland
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Kingdom of Great Britain pn
Koninkrijk Groot-Brittannië

Kingdom of Heaven pn
hemelrijk koninkrijk der hemelen
(Christianity) A concept of heaven as a hierarchical dominion with God at the top and a court of saints, archangels and angels.

Kingdom of Italy pn
Koninkrijk Italië

Kingdom of Laos pn
Koninkrijk Laos
A former country in Southeast Asia (official name). Usually called Laos. Now the Lao People's Democratic Republic.

Kingdom of Lesotho pn
Koninkrijk Lesotho
The official name of Lesotho.

Kingdom of Morocco pn
Koninkrijk Marokko
The official name of Morocco.

Kingdom of Naples pn
Koninkrijk Napels

Kingdom of Norway pn
Koninkrijk Noorwegen
The official name of Norway.

Kingdom of Sardinia pn
Koninkrijk Sardinië
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Kingdom of Saudi Arabia pn
Koninkrijk Saoedi-Arabië
The official name of Saudi Arabia.

Kingdom of Scotland pn
Koninkrijk Schotland
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Kingdom of Spain pn
Koninkrijk Spanje
The official name of Spain.

Kingdom of Sweden pn
Koninkrijk Zweden
The official name of Sweden.

Kingdom of Thailand pn
Koninkrijk Thailand
The official name of Thailand.

Kingdom of the Netherlands pn
Koninkrijk der Nederlanden
A monarchy consisting of the Netherlands, Aruba, Curaçao, and Sint Maarten.

Kings pn
Koningen
(biblical) One of the various books called Kings in the Old Testament of Bible, and of the Tanakh.

Kingston /ˈkɪŋ.stən/ pn
Kingston
The City of Kingston, TemplateParserError:LuaError.
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Kingstown pn
Kingstown
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Kinshasa /kɪnˈʃɑːsə/ pn
Kinshasa
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Kinyarwanda /ˌkiːn.jə.ruˈɑːn.də/ /ˌkɪn.jə.ruˈæn.də/ pn
Kinyarwanda
The dialect Rwanda of the Rwanda-Rundi language.

Kiribati /kiː.ɹɪˈbæs/ /ˈkiː.ɹɪ.bæs/ /ˈkɪrəbæs/ /ˈkɪrəbɑːti/ /ˌkiː.ɹɪˈbɑ.ti/ /ˌkiː.ɹɪˈbɑs/ pn
Kiribati
The Micronesian language spoken in Kiribati.

Kiribatian adj
Kiribatisch
Of, from, or pertaining to Kiribati, the Kiribatian people or language.

Kiribatian Kiribatians n
Kiribatische Kiribatiër
A person from Kiribati or of Kiribatian descent.

Kirovohrad pn
Kirovograd Kirovohrad
Kirovohrad province (oblast), in central Ukraine.

Kirundi /kɪˈruːndi/ /kɪˈrʊndi/ pn
Kirundi
The standardized dialect of the Bantu language Rwanda-Rundi which is spoken in Burundi.

Klaukkala pn
Klaukkala
village in Nurmijärvi Municipality, located in Finland's Uusimaa province.

Klingon /ˈkliŋɑn/ /ˈklɪŋɑn/ /ˈklɪŋɒn/ pn
Klingon
An artificial language created by Marc Okrand for the film Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.

Knight Templar Knight Templars Knights Templar n
tempelier tempelridder tempelheer
(historical) A knightly member of the crusader age military order of Templars [from 1610]

Knossos pn
Knossos
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Kochi pn
Kochi Kōchi
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Kodiak bear /ˈkoʊdiˌæk/ Kodiak bears n
kodiakbeer
The largest brown bear, Ursus arctos middendorffi, found on Kodiak Island off the south coast of Alaska, United States.

Koine /kɔɪˈneɪ/ /ˈkɔɪneɪ/ /ˈkɔɪniː/ pn
Koinè
The “common” Greek language that developed and flourished between 300 B.C.E. and 300 C.E. (the time of the Roman Empire), and from which Modern Greek descended. It was based on the Attic and Ionian dialects of Ancient Greek.

Kolkata /kolˈka(ː)ta/ /kolˈkɑtə/ /kɒlˈkɑːtə/ /kɔːlˈkɑːtə/ pn
Calcutta
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Komodo dragon /kəˈmoʊdoʊ ˈdɹæɡən/ Komodo dragons n
komodovaraan
Varanus komodoensis, an endangered species of monitor lizard native to certain Indonesian islands east of Java, the world's largest lizard, growing to 10 feet or 3 meters, known for its ability to kill prey with its septic saliva.

Komondor Komondorok Komondors n
Hongaarse herdershond komondor
A large Hungarian breed of livestock guard dog with a long, corded coat.

Komotini pn
Komotini
A city in Thrace, northeastern Greece.

Kongo pn
Kongo
A Bantu language (or family of languages) of Central Africa.

Korea /kəˈɹi.ə/ /kəˈɹiːə/ [kʰɵˈɹi.ə] [kʰɵˈɹiːə] Koreas pn
Korea
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Korea Strait pn
Straat Korea
A strait between Korea and Japan, connecting the East China Sea with the Sea of Japan.

Korean /kəˈɹɪən/ adj
Koreaans Koreaanse
Of or relating to the Asian Peninsula comprising North Korea and South Korea.

Korean /kəˈɹɪən/ Koreans n
Koreaanse Koreaan Koreaans
(countable) A native or resident in North Korea or South Korea, or a person of Korean descent.

Korean /kəˈɹɪən/ pn
Koreaans
(uncountable) Official language of the people residing on the Korean Peninsula, and language of approximately 60 million people, in Asia, North America, and elsewhere.

Korean Peninsula pn
Koreaans Schiereiland
A peninsula in eastern Asia containing North Korea and South Korea.

Koreanic /kəɹiːˈænɪk/ adj
Koreaans
Belonging to or dealing with the languages originally spoken in the Korean Peninsula.

Korsakoff's syndrome n
korsakov korsakovsyndroom syndroom van Korsakov
(pathology) A form of amnesia that is seen in chronic alcoholics coupled with nutritional deficits.

Kosovan more Kosovan most Kosovan adj
Kosovaars
From, of, or pertaining to Kosovo or its people, culture or language.

Kosovan Kosovans n
Kosovaar Kosovaarse
A person from, or with ties to, Kosovo.

Kosovo /ˈkɒsəvə/ /ˈkɒsəvəʊ/ /ˈkɔsəˌvoʊ/ pn
Kosovo
One of five administrative districts of the above region as viewed by the Serbian government.

Kozhikode pn
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Kraken /-kɪn/ /ˈkɹeɪ.kən/ /ˈkɹæ.kən/ /ˈkɹɑː.kən/ pn
kraak kraken
(Norse mythology) A colossal sea monster that attacks ships and sailors, often portrayed as a giant octopus or squid.

Kramatorsk /kɹæməˈtɔɹsk/ /kɹæməˈtɔːsk/ pn
Kramatorsk
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Krasnoyarsk pn
Krasnojarsk
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Kremenchuk pn
Krementsjoek
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Kremlin /ˈkɹɛmlɪn/ pn
Kremlin
The Moscow Kremlin; a fortified complex in Moscow, Russia that serves as the official residence of the President of the Russian Federation.

Kropyvnytskyi pn
Kropyvnytsky
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Ku Klux Klan /ˌkuː klʌks ˈklæn/ pn
Ku Klux Klan
An American white supremacist secret society and terrorist organization.

Kuala Lumpur /kuˈɑːlə ˈlʊmpə(ɹ)/ /kuˈɑːlə ˈlʊmpʊə/ /ˈkuala ˈlumpʊr/ /ˈkuala ˈlumpʊə/ pn
Kuala Lumpur
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Kufic adj
Koefisch Kufisch
Original form of Arabic script.

Kufic pn
Koefisch Kufisch
Original form of Arabic script, consisting of a modified form of Old South Arabian and old Nabataean scripts.

Kuiper /ˈkaɪpə/ /ˈkaɪpɚ/ Kuipers pn
Kuiper
(countable) A surname from Dutch, Dutch surname equivalent to the English surname Cooper, from the profession cooper

Kuiper belt /ˈkaɪ.pə(ɹ).bɛlt/ /ˈkaɪ.pɚ.bɛlt/ /ˈkʌɪpə bɛlt/ pn
Kuipergordel
(astronomy) A region of space between 30 and 50 astronomical units from the Sun, roughly confined within a thick band around the ecliptic of the Solar System. This area is populated by many thousands of trans-Neptunian objects.

Kungurian pn
Kungurien
(geology, paleontology) A subdivision of the Permian period.

Kupiansk pn
Koepjansk
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Kurd /kɜː(ɹ)d/ Kurds n
Koerd
A member of the linguistically and culturally distinct people who speak Kurdish and mainly inhabit those parts of Turkey, Iran, Iraq and Syria sometimes known as Kurdistan.

Kurdish /ˈkɜː(ɹ)dɪʃ/ adj
Koerdisch
Of, from, or pertaining to Kurdistan, the Kurdish people or the Kurdish language family.

Kurdish /ˈkɜː(ɹ)dɪʃ/ n
Koerdisch koerdisch
Family of Indo-Iranian languages of Kurdistan (in the Mesopotamia region, from the Zagros of mid-western Iran to the eastern extension of the chain of the Taurus Mountains).

Kurdistan pn
Koerdistan
An autonomous region of northern and northeastern Iraq lying within the aforementioned Kurdish-majority region.

Kurgan pn
Koergan
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Kursk pn
Koersk
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Kuwait /kjuːˈweɪt/ /kuːˈweɪt/ /kʊˈweɪt/ pn
Koeweit
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Kvarken pn
Kvarkenarchipel
The narrow region in the Gulf of Bothnia separating the Bothnian Bay (the inner part of the gulf) from the Bothnian Sea.

Kyiv /kiːˈɪv/ /ˈkiːv/ /ˈkiːɪv/ /ˈkjɪv/ pn
Kiev Kiëv
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Kyoto /kiˈjoʊtoʊ/ /ˈkjoʊtoʊ/ pn
Kyoto
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(international law) The Kyoto Protocol.

Kyrgyz /ˈkɜː(ɹ)ɡɪz/ /ˈkɪə(ɹ)ɡɪz/ /ˈkɪɹɡɪz/ adj
Kirgizisch
Of, from, or pertaining to Kyrgyzstan, the Kyrgyz people or the Kyrgyz language.

Kyrgyz /ˈkɜː(ɹ)ɡɪz/ /ˈkɪə(ɹ)ɡɪz/ /ˈkɪɹɡɪz/ Kyrgyz n
Kirgizische Kirgies
member of a Turkic people living primarily in Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyz /ˈkɜː(ɹ)ɡɪz/ /ˈkɪə(ɹ)ɡɪz/ /ˈkɪɹɡɪz/ pn
Kirgizisch
The Western Turkic language of Kyrgyz people.

Kyrgyz Republic pn
Kirgizische Republiek
The official name of Kyrgyzstan.

Kyrgyzstan /-stæn/ /ˈkɛːɹ.ɡɪˌstɑːn/ /ˈkɪəɹ.ɡɪˌstɑːn/ /ˌkɛːɹ.ɡɪˈstɑːn/ /ˌkɪəɹ.ɡɪˈstɑːn/ pn
Kirgizië Kirgistan
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Kyrgyzstani adj
Kirgizisch
Of or pertaining to Kyrgyzstan, its people and culture

Kyrgyzstani Kyrgyzstanis n
Kirgizische Kirgies
A native or inhabitant of Kyrgyzstan.

Königsberg /ˈkeɪ.nɪɡzˌbɝɡ/ /ˈkøːnɪçsˌbɛɹk/ /ˈkøːnɪçsˌbɜːk/ /ˈkɜ.nɪɡzˌbɝɡ/ /ˈkɜː.nɪɡzˌbɜːɡ/ pn
Koningsbergen
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LED /lɛd/ /ɛl.iː.ˈdiː/ LEDs n
led
Initialism of light-emitting diode.

LGBT /ɛl d͡ʒiː biː tiː/ adj
LHBT lhbt
Being lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender, or relating to these groups as a collective.

LNG n
lng
(petrochemistry) Initialism of liquefied natural gas.

LOL /loʊl/ /lɑl/ /lɒl/ /lɔl/ /lɔːl/ /ɛl.oʊˈɛl/ /ɛl.əʊˈɛl/ interjection
LOL lol
(Internet slang, text messaging) Lots of laughs. (occasionally used)

La Pérouse Strait pn
Straat La Pérouse
A strait dividing the Russian island of Sakhalin in the north from the Japanese island of Hokkaido, and connecting the Sea of Japan on the west with the Sea of Okhotsk on the east.

Labrador duck Labrador ducks n
Labradoreend
†Camptorhynchus labradorius, an extinct sea duck that was never common, believed to be the first bird to become extinct in North America after 1500.

Labrador retriever Labrador retrievers n
labrador
A dog of a medium to large breed, popular as guide dogs and in other service.

Ladinian pn
Ladinien
(geology, paleontology) A subdivision of the Triassic period.

Ladoga pn
Ladogameer
A freshwater lake located in the Republic of Karelia and Leningrad Oblast in northwestern Russia, not far from Saint Petersburg. It is the largest lake in Europe.

Lahti Lahtis pn
Lahti
(countable) A surname from Finnish.

Lake Constance pn
Bodenmeer
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Lake Erie pn
Eriemeer
One of the five Great Lakes of North America.

Lake Geneva pn
Meer van Genève
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Lake Huron pn
Huronmeer
One of the Great Lakes of North America. Hydrologically, a bay of Lake Michigan–Huron.

Lake Michigan pn
Michiganmeer
One of the Great Lakes of North America, and the only one located entirely within the United States. Hydrologically, a bay of Lake Michigan–Huron.

Lake Ontario pn
Ontariomeer
One of the five Great Lakes of North America.

Lake Superior pn
Bovenmeer
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Lake Victoria pn
Victoriameer
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Lalibela pn
Lalibela
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Lambert /ˈlæmbɚt/ Lamberts pn
Lambrecht
(countable) A en given name; in modern use partly transferred back from the surname.

Lamentations pn
Klaagliederen
(biblical) a book of the Old Testament of Bible, and of the Tanakh

Lancelot /ˈlæn.sə.lɒt/ /ˈlɑːn.sə.lɒt/ Lancelots pn
Lanceloet
(Arthurian legend) One of the Knights of the Round Table, a lover of Guinevere.

Land of the Rising Sun pn
Land van de Rijzende Zon land van de rijzende zon
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Landeshauptmann n
landshoofdman
The gubernatorial title of the head of government of an Austrian state and the Italian autonomous provinces of South Tyrol and Trentino, corresponding to the title of minister-president or premier.

Langhian pn
Langhien
(geology, paleontology) A subdivision of the Miocene epoch.

Lantern Festival /ˌlæn(t)ɚn ˈfɛstəv(ə)l/ /ˌlæntən ˈfɛstɪvl̩/ Lantern Festivals n
Lantaarnfeest
A festival marking the end of the Chinese New Year period, celebrated on the fifteenth day of the first month in the Chinese calendar when the first full moon of the year is seen (in February or early March).

Lao /laʊ/ /ˈlɑːoʊ/ Lao Laos n
Laotiaans
(countable) A Tai ethnic group native to Southeast Asia.
(uncountable) The official language of Laos that is closely related to Thai.

Lao People's Democratic Republic pn
Democratische Volksrepubliek Laos
The official name of Laos.

Laocoön /leɪˈɒkoʊˌɒn/ /leɪˈɒkəˌwɒn/ /leɪˈɒkɵ.ɒn/ pn
Laocoön
(Greek mythology) A Trojan priest of Poseidon (or Apollo, depending on the author), whose rules he had defied (or whom he had otherwise offended), who tried to warn his fellow citizens against the Trojan horse. He was killed for this, along with his two sons, by giant snakes sent by Minerva (or Poseidon, or Apollo).

Laos /ˈlaʊ(s)/ /ˈlɑːoʊ(s)/ pn
Laos
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Laotian /leɪˈoʊʃən/ /ˈlaʊʃən/ pn
Laotiaans
Synonym of Lao (“the official language of Laos”)

Laozi /-zi/ /-ziː/ /ˈlaʊ.t͡sz̩/ /ˈlaʊdzə/ /ˈlaʊtzə/ pn
Laozi
(Chinese history) An honorific title for the legendary Taoist philosopher Li Er, who supposedly lived in the 6th and 5th centuries BC and (Chinese mythology) has subsequently been worshipped as a Taoist god.

Lapland pn
Lapland Samenland
The northern parts of Scandinavia and Finland with the Kola Peninsula in Russia, traditionally inhabited by the Sami people.

Lapland longspur Lapland longspurs n
ijsgors
Calcarius lapponicus, a passerine bird in the longspur family Calcariidae.

Laptev Sea pn
Laptevzee
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Laputa /ləˈpjuːtə/ pn
Laputa
A fictional flying island in Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels (1726).

Last Judgment pn
laatste oordeel
The judgement day.

Last Supper pn
het Laatste Avondmaal
(Christianity) The Passover meal that Jesus ate with his disciples on the night before his death.

Late Antiquity pn
late oudheid
(history) The period of Mediterranean and Eurasian history from around the 3rd to the 7th centuries C.E., marked especially by the transition from the Roman and Persian Empires to the Middle Ages and the Islamic and Byzantine civilizations.

Late Latin pn
Laatlatijn
The form of the Latin language used between the 2nd/3rd and 6th centuries.

Late Middle Ages pn
Late middeleeuwen
(history) The period of European history between the High Middle Ages and the Early Modern period.

Latin /ˈlæt.ɪn/ [ˈlæt.n̩] [ˈlæʔ.n̩] adj
Latijns Romeins Latijn
Of or relating to the script of the language spoken in ancient Rome and many modern alphabets.
Latijns Romeins
Of or relating to the customs and people descended from the ancient Romans and their Empire.
Latijns Latijns-Amerikaans
Of or from Latin America or of Latin American culture.

Latin /ˈlæt.ɪn/ [ˈlæt.n̩] [ˈlæʔ.n̩] Latins n
Romein
(historical) A person native to ancient Rome or its Empire.
Romaan
A person from one of the modern European countries (including Italy, Spain etc.) whose language is descended from Latin.

Latin /ˈlæt.ɪn/ [ˈlæt.n̩] [ˈlæʔ.n̩] Latins pn
Latijn
(uncountable) The language of the ancient Romans, other Latins and of the Roman Catholic church, especially Classical Latin.

Latin America pn
Latijns-Amerika
Those parts of the Americas which speak Spanish, Portuguese, French or Creoles based on them, which are Latin-derived languages: South America, Central America, Mexico, and most islands of the Caribbean.

Latin American adj
Latijns-Amerikaans
Of or relating to Latin America, its people, or its culture.

Latin Church pn
Latijnse Kerk
(Catholicism) One of the 24 particular churches (sui juris) in full communion with the Holy See and the rest of the Catholic Church which uses the Latin liturgical rites.

Latin alphabet Latin alphabets n
Latijnse alfabet
The 26-letter alphabet consisting of the following letters (presented in majuscule and minuscule pairs):

Latin square Latin squares n
Latijns vierkant
(mathematics) An n-by-n arrangement of n different integers such that each row, each column and each of the two diagonals contains each of the integers once and once only.

Latinism Latinisms n
latinisme
Any word or phrase borrowed from Latin, or suggestive of Latin.

Latinization /ˌlæt.ɪ.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ Latinizations n
latinisering latinisatie verlatijnsing
The act or process of Latinizing, of making Latin.

Latvia /ˈlæt.vi.ə/ /ˈlɑːt.vi.ə/ pn
Letland
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Latvian /ˈlætvi.ən/ /ˈlɑːtvi.ən/ adj
Lets
Of, from, or pertaining to Latvia, the Latvian people or the Latvian language.

Latvian /ˈlætvi.ən/ /ˈlɑːtvi.ən/ Latvians n
Lets
(uncountable) The official language of Latvia; Lettish.
Lets Let Letse
(countable) A person from Latvia or of Latvian descent.

Laura /ˈlɔɹə/ /ˈlɔːɹə/ pn
Laura
A en given name.

Laurence /ˈlɑɹəns/ /ˈlɒ.ɹəns/ /ˈlɔɹəns/ Laurences pn
Laurens
A en given name

Laurier Lauriers pn
Laurier

Lazarus /ˈlæzəɹəs/ pn
Lazarus
(biblical) Lazarus of Bethany, a man supposedly raised from the dead by Jesus Christ and later (Christianity) revered as a saint.
(biblical) A beggar in a parable by Jesus Christ, traditionally (Christianity) believed to have been a leper and often conflated with Lazarus of Bethany.
(rare) A en given name.

Lazio pn
Lazio
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Le Havre /lə ˈhɑː(ɹ)v/ /lə ˈhɑːvɹə/ pn
Le Havre
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Le Lamentin pn
Le Lamentin
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League of Nations pn
Volkenbond
An international organization founded as a result of the Treaty of Versailles, which ended the First World War. Its goals included disarmament, preventing war through collective security, settling disputes between countries through negotiation, diplomacy and improving global quality of life. The predecessor of the United Nations.

Leaning Tower of Pisa pn
Toren van Pisa
A famous bell tower in the Italian town of Pisa, known for its irregular lean.

Lebanese /lɛ.bəˈniːz/ adj
Libanesisch
Of, from, or pertaining to Lebanon or the Lebanese people.

Lebanese /lɛ.bəˈniːz/ Lebanese n
Libanees Libanese
A person from Lebanon or of Lebanese descent.

Lebanese Republic pn
Republiek Libanon Libaneese Republiek
Official name of Lebanon.

Lebanon /-ɒn/ /ˈlɛbənɑn/ /ˈlɛbənɔn/ /ˈlɛbənən/ Lebanons pn
Libanon
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Various places in the United States of America:

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Leeuwarden
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Leeward Antilles pn
Benedenwindse Eilanden
The westernmost islands in the southern half of the Lesser Antilles, in the Caribbean Sea, just north of the Venezuelan coast.

Leiden /ˈlaɪdən/ /ˈleɪdən/ pn
Leiden
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Leinster /ˈlɛnstə(ɹ)/ pn
Leinster
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Leipzig /ˈlaɪp.sɪk/ /ˈlaɪp.sɪɡ/ /ˈlaɪp.tsɪk/ /ˈlaɪp.zɪɡ/ pn
Leipzig
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Lelystad pn
Lelystad

Lenin pn
Lenin
Vladimir Ilyich Lenin, a Russian revolutionary and politician.

Leningrad /ˈlɛn.ənˌɡræd/ /ˈlɛn.ənˌɡrɑd/ /ˈlɛn.ɪnˌɡræd/ /ˈlɛn.ɪnˌɡrɑd/ pn
Leningrad
(historical) Saint Petersburg, TemplateParserError:LuaError, from the time of Lenin's death in 1924 until 1991.

Leninism /lɛnɪnɪzm̩/ Leninisms n
leninisme
A political ideology developed by Vladimir Lenin that proposes the establishment of the dictatorship of the proletariat led by a revolutionary vanguard party, as the political prelude to the establishment of communism.

Leninist /ˈlɛnənɪst/ /ˈlɛnɪnɪst/ more Leninist most Leninist adj
leninistisch
Of or relating to Leninism.

Leninist /ˈlɛnənɪst/ /ˈlɛnɪnɪst/ Leninists n
leninist
A person who follows or supports Lenin or the philosophy of Leninism.

Lent /lɛnt/ Lents n
vastentijd veertigdagentijd
(Christianity) A period of the ecclesiastical year preceding Easter, traditionally involving temporary abstention from certain foods and pleasures.

Leo /ˈliːoʊ/ /ˈliːəʊ/ pn
Leo Leeuw
A en given name, borne by numerous saints and 13 popes.
(zodiac constellations) A constellation of the zodiac, shaped approximately like a lion and containing the stars Regulus and Denebola.
Leeuw
(astrology) The zodiac sign for the Lion, ruled by the Sun and covering July 23 - August 22 (tropical astrology) or August 16 - September 15 (sidereal astrology).

Leopold /ˈliːəpoʊld/ /ˈliːəpəʊld/ /ˈlɛpəld/ pn
Leopold
A en given name. Used in the 19th century but rare today.

Leopoldville pn
Leopoldstad
(historical) Kinshasa

Lesbos /ˈlɛz.bɒs/ pn
Lesbos
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Lesothan more Lesothan most Lesothan adj
Lesothaans
Of or relating to Lesotho.

Lesothan Lesothans n
Lesothaan Lesothaanse
A native or inhabitant of Lesotho.

Lesotho /ləˈsuːtuː/ pn
Lesotho
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Levant /ləˈvænt/ /ləˈvɑnt/ /lɛvɑnt/ /ˈlɛv.ənt/ pn
Levant
The countries bordering the eastern Mediterranean Sea, namely Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Palestine, Jordan and Cyprus (and sometimes, especially in a historical context, also including Turkey and Egypt, then part of the Ottoman Empire).

Leviticus /ləˈvɪtɪkəs/ pn
Leviticus Levieten
The third of the Books of Moses in the Old Testament of the Bible; the third book in the Torah.

Leyden jar /ˈlaɪdən ˌdʒɑɹ/ Leyden jars n
Leidse fles
(electrical engineering, historical) A glass jar or bottle used to accumulate static electricity between two electrodes.

Leyte /ˈleɪti, ˈleɪteɪ/ pn
Leyte
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Lezgi pn
Lezgi Lezgisch
The Northeast Caucasian language spoken by these people

Liberia /laɪˈbɪəɹ.i.ə/ /laɪˈbɪɹ.i.ə/ pn
Liberia
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Liberian adj
Liberiaans
Of, from, or pertaining to Liberia or the Liberian people.

Liberian Liberians n
Liberiaan Liberiaanse
A person from Liberia or of Liberian descent.

Libra /ˈliːbɹə/ pn
Weegschaal
(zodiac constellations) A constellation of the zodiac, supposedly shaped like a set of scales.
(astrology) The astrological sign for the scales, ruled by Venus and covering September 24 - October 23 (tropical astrology) or October 16 - November 16 (sidereal astrology).

Libya /ˈlɪbi.ə/ pn
Libië
(historical) Africa; that is, the part of North Africa known in classical antiquity.

Libyan /ˈlɪbi.ən/ adj
Libisch
Of, from, or pertaining to Libya.

Libyan /ˈlɪbi.ən/ Libyans n
Libische Libiër
A person from Libya or of Libyan descent.

Liechtenstein /ˈlɪk.tən.staɪn/ pn
Liechtenstein
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Liechtensteiner Liechtensteiners n
Liechtensteiner Liechtensteinse
A person from Liechtenstein or of Liechtenstein descent.

Liguria /lɪˈɡjʊəɹiə/ /lɪˈɡjʊɹiə/ pn
Ligurië
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Lille /lil/ /liːl/ pn
Rijsel
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Lilongwe /ləˈlɑŋwi/ /lɪˈlɒŋw(e)ɪ/ /lɪˈlɔŋweɪ/ pn
Lilongwe
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Lima /ˈlaɪmə/ /ˈliːmə/ pn
Lima
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Limburg /lɪmbɜːrɡ/ /lɪmbɜːɡ/ /lɪmbɝːɡ/ Limburgs pn
Limburg
(historical) The historic duchy (which the name of the province(s) was meant to preserve).

Limburgish pn
Limburgs
A Germanic language or dialect continuum spoken near the common border between the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany.

Lindelof Lindelofs pn
Lindeloof

Linear A pn
Lineair A
(archaeology, linguistics) A syllabary used to write the as-yet-undeciphered Minoan language, and an apparent predecessor to other scripts, such as Linear B.

Linear B pn
Lineair B
(archaeology, linguistics) A syllabary used to write Mycenaean Greek in the second millennium BC, before the invention of the Greek alphabet.

Lionheart pn
Leeuwenhart
The nickname of Richard I of England.

Lisbon /ˈlɪzbən/ pn
Lissabon
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(metonym) The Portuguese government.

Lisboner adj
Lissabons
Of, from, or pertaining to, Lisbon.

Lisboner Lisboners n
Lissabonner Lissabonse
Someone from Lisbon.

Lithuania /ˌlɪð.juˈeɪ.ni.ə/ /ˌlɪθ.juˈeɪ.ni.ə/ /ˌlɪθ.uˈeɪ.ni.ə/ /ˌlɪθˈweɪ.ni.ə/ pn
Litouwen
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Lithuanian /ˌlɪð.juˈeɪ.ni.ən/ /ˌlɪθ.juˈeɪ.ni.ən/ /ˌlɪθ.uˈeɪ.ni.ən/ /ˌlɪθˈweɪ.ni.ən/ more Lithuanian most Lithuanian adj
Litouws
Of or relating to Lithuania.

Lithuanian /ˌlɪð.juˈeɪ.ni.ən/ /ˌlɪθ.juˈeɪ.ni.ən/ /ˌlɪθ.uˈeɪ.ni.ən/ /ˌlɪθˈweɪ.ni.ən/ Lithuanians n
Litouws
(uncountable) The main language of Lithuania.
Litouwer Litouwse
(countable) A person living in or coming from Lithuania.

Lithuanization n
lituanisering verlitouwsing
The act of assimilating a non-Lithuanian culture into a Lithuanian one; the process of making something Lithuanian.

Little Red Book pn
Citaten van Voorzitter Mao Tse-Toeng Citaten van voorzitter Mao Zedong Rode Boekje
Quotations from Chairman Mao Tse-tung, a book widely distributed in Communist China.

Little Red Riding Hood /ˈlɪtl̩ ɹɛd ɹaɪ.dɪŋ hʊd/ pn
Roodkapje
A fairy tale about a young girl who walks through the forest to visit her grandmother and encounters the Big Bad Wolf (or another vicious wolf, or werewolf in archaic versions).
The girl who is the protagonist and title character in this story.

Little Russia pn
Klein-Rusland
(historical) The former Imperial Russian administrative subdivisions in north central Ukraine.

Liturgy of the Hours n
getijde
(Catholicism) A liturgy for daily use at each of the canonical hours obligatory to all Catholic bishops, priests, and transitional deacons and composed of psalms, hymns, and readings but lacking the eucharist.

Liverpudlian more Liverpudlian most Liverpudlian adj
liverpools
Of or relating to Liverpool in England.

Livonia /lɪˈvoʊniə/ pn
Lijfland
(historic) A historical region in the Baltic, south of the Gulf of Finland, now divided and constituting southern Estonia and northern Latvia.

Livonian pn
Lijflands Lijfs
An extinct Finno-Ugric language spoken in Latvia.

Liège pn
Luik
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Ljubljana /ˌl(j)ʊbliˈɑːnə/ pn
Ljubljana
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Local Group pn
Lokale Groep
(astronomy) The small cluster of galaxies that contains the Milky Way Galaxy; includes Andromeda, Triangulum, the Large Magellanic Cloud, Small Magellanic Cloud and others.

Local Supercluster /ˌloʊkl̩ ˈsupɚˌklʌstɚ/ pn
Lokale Supercluster
(astronomy) The supercluster that includes the Milky Way galaxy.

Lochkovian pn
Lochkovien ou Gedinien

Lojban /ˈloʊʒbæn/ /ˈloʊʒbɑːn/ /ˈlɒʒbæn/ pn
Lojban
An artificial language created by Logical Language Group designed to be logical, based on the earlier Loglan.

Lolol pn
Lolol
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Lombardy /ˈlɑmbəɹdi/ /ˈlɒmbədi/ pn
Lombardije
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Lomé pn
Lomé
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London /ˈlʌ.nən/ /ˈlʌn.dən/ Londons pn
Londens van Londen
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Londen
(figuratively) The government of the United Kingdom.

London Underground pn
de metro van Londen
The London underground railway system.

Londoner /ˈlʌn.dən.ə(ɹ)/ Londoners n
Londenaar Londense
A person from, or an inhabitant of, London.

Long March pn
Lange Mars
(historical) A military retreat undertaken by the Red Army of the Communist Party of China, the forerunner of the People's Liberation Army, to evade the pursuit of the Kuomintang (KMT or Chinese Nationalist Party) army.

Long Primer pn
Dessendiaan Garmond

Longyearbyen pn
Longyearbyen
The largest settlement in Svalbard.

Lord /lɔɹd/ /lɔːd/ Lords n
heer des huizes
Lord
An additional title added to denote the dignity of certain high officials, such as the "Lord Mayors" of major cities in the British Commonwealth

Lord /lɔɹd/ /lɔːd/ Lords pn
Heer
(Christianity) God the Father; the Godhead.
Heer Onze Lieve Heer
(Christianity) Jesus Christ, God the Son.

Lord willing and the creek don't rise phraseologicalUnit
bij leven en welzijn ijs en weder dienende
(idiomatic, US, informal) Barring unforeseen circumstances.

Lord's Prayer pn
Onzevader
The prayer which, according to the New Testament of the Bible, Jesus Christ taught his disciples in the Sermon on the Mount.

Lorraine /lɔˈɹeɪn/ /ləˈɹeɪn/ pn
Lotharingen
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A en given name, associated with Laura by folk etymology.
A surname.

Los Angeles /- ˈændʒələs/ /- ˈændʒəlɪz/ /loʊs ˈæŋɡələs/ /loʊs ˈɑŋheɪleɪs/ /lɑs ˈændʒələs/ /lɒs ˈændʒɪliːz/ /lɒs ˈændʒɪlɪz/ /lɒs-/ /lɔs ˈændʒəliːz/ /lɔs ˈændʒələs/ /lɔs ˈæŋɡələs/ pn
Los Angeles
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Lothario /loʊˈθɛəɹioʊ/ Lotharios n
rokkenjager verleider
A man whose chief interest is seducing, usually women.

Louis /ˈlu.əs/ /ˈlu.ɪs/ /ˈluː.i/ /ˈlʉ.əs/ /ˈlʉː.i/ Louises pn
Lodewijk
A en given name.
(uncommon) A en given name

Louvain pn
Leuven
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Louvre /ˈluːv(ɹə)/ /ˈluːvə(ɹ)/ pn
Louvre
A famous art museum and former royal palace in Paris, France.

Low Countries pn
Lage Landen Nederlanden
The countries on low-lying land around the delta of the Rhine, Scheldt, and Meuse (Maas) rivers.

Low Franconian pn
Nederfrankisch

Low German adj
Nederduits

Low German n
Nederduits Nedersaksisch Platduits
(linguistics) Any of a number of West Germanic languages, primarily spoken in northern Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium, that did not undergo the High German consonant shift; the group thereof.

Low Saxon pn
Nedersaksisch
A group of related dialects of Low German, spoken in northern Germany and parts of the Netherlands, formerly also in Denmark.

Lower Austria pn
Neder-Oostenrijk
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Lower Egypt pn
Beneden-Egypte Neder-Egypte
(Egyptology) The half of Ancient Egypt north of Memphis, the Nile Delta, so named because the Nile flows South to North.

Lower Saxony pn
Nedersaksen
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Ltd. n
bvba

Luanda pn
Luanda
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Lucerne pn
Luzern
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Lucian /ˈljuː-/ /ˈluː.sɪən/ /ˈluː.ʃən/ pn
Lucianus van Samosata
A sophist who was of Syrian origin.

Lucifer /ˈluːsɪfə/ pn
Lucifer
(biblical) The King of Babylon who was compared to the planet Venus in first the Wycliffe version then the King James Version of Isaiah 14:12; it is unclear whether this verse refers to a specific king or to a representation of the entire line of kings of Babylon.

Lucite pn
plexiglas
The tough transparent thermoplastic polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA).

Lucy /ˈluːsi/ pn
Lucia
A surname from Old French derived from place names in Normandy based on a male personal name, from Latin Lucius.

Ludfordian pn
Ludfordien

Ludo n
Mens erger je niet
A children's board game in which tokens are moved around a board.

Luganda /luːˈɡændə/ /luːˈɡɑːndə/ pn
Luganda
A Bantu language spoken mostly in Uganda.

Luhansk /luːˈhænsk/ /luːˈhɑːnsk/ pn
Loehansk
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Luhansk People's Republic pn
Volksrepubliek Loegansk
A partially-recognized secessionist state proclaimed in Luhansk Oblast, Ukraine on the 27th of April, 2014; one of two members of the Confederation of Novorossiya.

Luke /luːk/ /lɪu̯k/ pn
Lukas
A en given name
Lucas
Luke the Evangelist, an early Christian credited with the authorship of the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles.
An English surname originating as a patronymic, a variant of Luck.
Evangelie naar Lucas Lukas
(biblical) The Gospel of St. Luke, a book of the New Testament of the Bible. Traditionally the third of the four gospels.

Lusaka /luːˈsɑːkə/ pn
Lusaka
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Lutetian /luːˈtiːʃən/ pn
Lutetien

Lutheran /ˈluːθəɹ(ə)n/ /ˈluːθɹ(ə)n/ /ˈluθəɹən/ /ˈluθɹən/ more Lutheran most Lutheran adj
lutheraans luthers
(Christianity) Of or pertaining to the theology of Martin Luther (1483–1546) or his followers, or the Lutheran church.

Lutheran /ˈluːθəɹ(ə)n/ /ˈluːθɹ(ə)n/ /ˈluθəɹən/ /ˈluθɹən/ Lutherans n
lutheraan lutherse
(Christianity) A member of any of the Christian churches which identify with the theology of Martin Luther.

Lutheranism n
lutheranisme
The Christian denomination based on the beliefs and doctrines developed by Martin Luther and his immediate followers.

Luwian /ˈluːi.ən/ /ˈluːwi.ən/ adj
Luwisch
of or pertaining to Luwian language or its speakers

Luwian /ˈluːi.ən/ /ˈluːwi.ən/ pn
Luwisch
an extinct language of the Anatolian branch of the Indo-European language family, spoken in the 2nd millennium BC and recorded in both hieroglyphic and cuneiform scripts.

Luxembourg /ˈlʌk.səm.bɜːɡ/ /ˈlʌk.səm.bɝɡ/ pn
Luxemburg
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Luxembourger Luxembourgers n
Luxemburger Luxemburgse Letzeburger
A person from the independent grand duchy of Luxembourg or of Luxembourgish descent.

Luxembourgish /ˈlʌksəmˌbɜːɡɪʃ/ /ˈlʌksəmˌbɝɡɪʃ/ adj
Luxemburgs
Of, from, or pertaining to Luxembourg or its people.

Luyendyk Luyendyks pn
Luyendyk

Lviv /ləˈviːv/ pn
Lviv
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Lyme disease n
lymeziekte ziekte van Lyme
(disease) Infection by one of three or more subspecies of the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, which is transmitted by four species of tick in genus Ixodes. Symptoms include a rash followed by fever, joint pain, and headaches.

Lyon pn
Lyon
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Lys pn
Leie
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Löwchen Löwchen Löwchens n
Leeuwhondje
An uncommon bichon bred in North-Western Europe.

Lübeck pn
Lübeck
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MP MPs n
Kamerlid
(politics) Member of Parliament

MP3 pn
mp3
(audio, _, file format) MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3, an audio data compression format.

MP3 player MP3 players n
mp3-speler
An electronic device for playing digital audio files in the MP3 format (and, in many cases, also files in some other formats and/or including a radio function).

Maastricht /ˈmɑːstrɪkt/ pn
Maastricht
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Maastrichtian more Maastrichtian most Maastrichtian adj
Maastrichter Maastrichts
Of or pertaining to Maastricht.
Of or pertaining to the Maastrichtian Age geological period.

Maastrichtian Maastrichtians n
Maastrichtenaar Maastrichtse
(countable) Someone from Maastricht

Maastrichtian pn
maastrichtien
(geology) in the ICS geologic timescale, the last stage or age of the Cretaceous period, and of the Mesozoic era, preceded by the Campanian and succeeded by the Danian period.

MacBook MacBooks n
MacBook
A MacBook-brand notebook computer, manufactured by Apple Computer.

Macedonia /ˌmæs.əˈdoʊ.ni.ə/ /ˌmæs.əˈdoʊn.jə/ /ˌmæs.əˈdəʊ.nɪ.ə/ pn
Macedonië
An ancient Greek kingdom, located to the north of Thessaly, comprising the Greek city of Thessaloniki and its surroundings.
A geographical region which includes the Republic of North Macedonia, the Greek region of Macedonia, the Pirin region of Bulgaria, and small parts of Albania and Serbia.

Macedonian /mæsəˈdəʊnɪən/ adj
Macedonisch
Of or pertaining to Macedonia or its people or language.

Macedonian /mæsəˈdəʊnɪən/ Macedonians n
Macedoniër
(countable) A person from Macedonia (in any sense).
Macedonisch Oudmacedonisch
(uncountable) A South Slavic language, the standard language of the Republic of North Macedonia.

Mach /maːx/ /mæk/ /mɑːk/ n
mach
(physics) a ratio of the speed (of an object, etc.) to the speed of sound in the fluid or other medium through which the object travels. Usually used to describe supersonic speeds; the Mach number.

Mach number n
machgetal
(physics) The ratio of the speed of a body to that of sound in the surrounding medium.

Madagascar /-ɑː/ /madəˈɡaskə/ /mædəˈɡæskɑɹ/ pn
Madagaskar
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Madagascar buzzard Madagascar buzzards n
madagaskarbuizerd
Buteo brachypterus, a species of bird of prey in the Accipitridae family endemic to Madagascar.

Madhya Pradesh /ˌmɑːdjə pɹəˈdɛʃ/ pn
Madhya Pradesh
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Madras /məˈdɹæs/ /məˈdɹɑːs/ pn
Madras
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Madrid /məˈdɹɪd/ /ˈmædrɪd/ /ˈmædɹɪd/ pn
Madrid
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Madrilenian adj
Madrileens
Of or pertaining to Madrid, Spain, or to its inhabitants.

Madrilenian Madrilenians n
Madrileen Madrileense
A native or inhabitant of Madrid, Spain.

Madurese pn
Madoerees
An Austronesian language spoken predominantly on the island of Madura.

Maduro diet pn
Maduro-dieet

Magdeburg /ˈmaɡdəbɜːɡ/ /ˈmæɡdəbɝɡ/ pn
Maagdenburg
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magelhaenpinguïn
A species of penguin, Spheniscus magellanicus, found in coastal South America.

Maggie /ˈmæɡi/ pn
Greet Greetje Griet
A diminutive of the en given name Margaret.

Maghreb /ˈmɑːɡɹɛb/ /ˈmʌɡɹəb/ pn
Maghreb
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Maghrebi more Maghrebi most Maghrebi adj
Maghrebijns
Of or relating to the Maghreb or its people.

Maghrebi Maghrebis n
Maghrebijn
A native or inhabitant of the Maghreb.

Magi /ˈmeɪd͡ʒaɪ/ /ˈmeɪˌd͡ʒaɪ/ /ˈmæ-/ pn
drie koningen wijzen uit het oosten
(Christianity) Chiefly preceded by the (three): the wise men who visited and gave gifts to the baby Jesus at the Epiphany (traditionally considered to be three in number and sometimes named Balthazar, Caspar, and Melchior, but the Bible does not state how many there were or their names).

Magna Carta /ˌmæɡnə ˈkɑːtə/ /ˌmæɡnə ˈkɑːɹtə/ [-ɾə] Magna Cartas Magnae Cartae Magnæ Cartæ pn
Magna Carta
(historical) A charter granted by King John to the barons at Runnymede in 1215, which is one of the bases of English constitutional tradition; a physical copy of this charter, or a later version.

Magna Graecia pn
Groot-Griekenland Magna Graecia
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Maharashtra pn
Maharashtra
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Maiden's Tower pn
Leandertoren Meisjestoren
A tower that sits on a small islet located in the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey.

Maine /meɪn/ /mɛn/ pn
Maine
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Maine Coon Maine Coons n
Maine Coon mainecoon
A large, fluffy semi-longhair domestic cat of a breed that originated in Maine.

Mainz /maɪn(t)s/ /maɪnts/ pn
Mainz
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Majesty /ˈmæd͡ʒ.ə.sti/ /ˈmæd͡ʒ.ɪ.sti/ pronoun
majesteit
a term of address for royalty and imperiality

Major Mitchell's cockatoo Major Mitchell's cockatoos n
incakaketoe
A cockatoo of species Cacatua leadbeateri (syn. Lophochroa leadbeateri), having distinctive salmon pink plumage and a bright red and yellow crest, principally of arid Australia.

Majorca /məˈd͡ʒɔɹ.kə/ /məˈd͡ʒɔː.kə/ /məˈjɔɹ.kə/ /məˈjɔː.kə/ pn
Majorca
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Malabar Coast pn
Malabarküste
(historical) The western coast of the Indian subcontinent, more appropriately towards the southern part of it. A region in the southwest of India. Principally the present state of Kerala.

Malabo pn
Malabo
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Malachi /ˈmæləkaɪ/ pn
Maleachi
(biblical) A book of the Old Testament of Bible, and of the Tanakh.
(biblical) A minor prophet.
A en given name mostly used in Ireland as an anglicization of two Gaelic names.

Malagasy /mæləˈɡeɪzi/ /ˌmæləˈɡæsi/ Malagasies Malagasy n
Malgasy
(uncountable) The languages of Madagascar or of the Malagasy people, when considered to be one language.

Malakoff pn
Malakoff
A commune in the Hauts-de-Seine department, Île-de-France, France.

Malawi /mɑːˈlɑːwi/ /məˈlɑːwi/ pn
Malawi
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Malawian adj
Malawisch
Of, from, or pertaining to Malawi or the Malawian people.

Malawian Malawians n
Malawische Malawiër
A person from Malawi or of Malawian descent.

Malay /meɪˈleɪ/ /məˈleɪ/ /ˈmeɪleɪ/ adj
Maleis Maleisisch
Of or relating to the Malays, a people living in Brunei, on the eastern coast of Sumatra, the islands of Bangka and Belitung, the Riau archipelago and the coastal areas of Kalimantan in Indonesia, in most of Malaysia (states where they are politically dominant), in Singapore and in the southernmost provinces of Thailand.

Malay /meɪˈleɪ/ /məˈleɪ/ /ˈmeɪleɪ/ Malays n
Maleier Maleis
(countable) A person of Malay ancestry, referring to a diverse group of Austronesian peoples inhabiting the Malay archipelago and Malay peninsula in Southeast Asia.

Malay /meɪˈleɪ/ /məˈleɪ/ /ˈmeɪleɪ/ pn
Maleis
(broad sense) The Malay language, an Austronesian language spoken by most Malay people and by others where it is an official language, including under the name Indonesian.

Malay apple /məˌleɪ ˈapəl/ /məˌleɪ ˈæpəl/ /ˌmeɪleɪ ˌæpəl/ Malay apples n
djamboe bol

Malayalam /mæləˈjɑːləm/ /ˌmɑː.ləˈjɑː.ləm/ pn
Malayalam
A Dravidian language spoken in the states of Kerala and Lakshadweep, India.

Malayo-Polynesian /məˌleɪəʊˌpɒlɪˈniːʒən/ pn
Malayo-Polynesisch

Malaysia /məlejsiə/ /məlejʃə/ /məˈleɪziə/ /məˈleɪʒə/ pn
Maleisië
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Malaysian /məˈleɪ.zi.ən/ /məˈleɪ.ʒən/ Malaysians n
Maleisische Maleisiër
A native of Malaysia.

Maldives /-divz/ /ˈmæl.daɪvz/ /ˈmɑl.daɪvz/ /ˈmɒl.diːvz/ /ˈmɔl.daɪvz/ /ˈmɔːl.daɪvz/ /ˈmɔːl.diːvz/ pn
Maldiven Malediven
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Maldivian adj
Maldivisch Maledivisch
Of, from, or pertaining to the Maldives, the Maldivian people or the Maldivian language.

Maldivian Maldivians n
Maldivische Maldiviër Maledivische Malediviër
(countable) A person from the Maldives or of Maldivian descent.

Mali /ˈmɑːli/ pn
Mali
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Malian adj
Malinees
Of, from, or pertaining to Mali or the Malian people.

Malian Malians n
Malinees Malinese
A person from Mali or of Malian descent.

Malta /ˈmɑl.tə/ /ˈmɔl.tə/ /ˈmɔːl.tə/ pn
Malta
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Maltese /mɑlˈtiz/ /mɒlˈtiːz/ /mɔːlˈtiːz/ adj
Maltees
Of or pertaining to Malta or its language.

Maltese /mɑlˈtiz/ /mɒlˈtiːz/ /mɔːlˈtiːz/ Maltese Malteses n
Maltees Maltese Maltezen
(mostly, in the plural, plural "Maltese") An inhabitant or a resident of Malta.
Maltees
(uncountable) The Semitic language of Malta.

Malé /ˈmɑːleɪ/ /ˈmɑːlɛ/ pn
Malé
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Man pn
de mens
The genus Homo.

Manama /məˈnɑːmə/ pn
Manama
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Manaus /mɑːˈnaʊs/ pn
Manaus
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Manchu /ˌmænˈt͡ʃuː/ adj
Mantjoe- Mantsjoerijns
Manchurian, referring to the Manchu(rian) people.
Mantjoe-
Manchurian, referring to the Manchu language.

Manchu /ˌmænˈt͡ʃuː/ Manchus n
Mantsjoe
A person belonging to or descended from the indigenous people of Manchuria.

Manchu /ˌmænˈt͡ʃuː/ pn
Mantsjoe Mantsjoerijs
The indigenous language of the Manchu people, spoken in Manchuria.

Manchuria /mænˈt͡ʃʊəɹiə/ pn
Mantsjoerije
(historical) The area traditionally inhabited by the Manchu people and their Jurchen predecessors, in modern China and Russia.

Mandarin /mæn.də.ˈɹɪn/ /ˈmæn.də.ɹɪn/ n
Mandarijn Mandarijnenchinees
Standard Mandarin, an official language of China and Taiwan, and one of four official languages in Singapore; Putonghua, Guoyu or Huayu.

Mandela /mænˈdɛlə/ pn
Mandela
A surname from Xhosa, notably borne by Nelson Mandela.

Mangalore pn
Mangalore
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Manila /məˈnɪl.ə/ pn
Manilla
(figuratively) The national government or administrative authority of the Philippines.

Manila hemp n
manillahennep
The fibre of the abaca.

Manipur /ˌmənɪpʊɹ/ pn
Manipur
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Manitoba /ˌmæn.ɪˈtəʊ.bə/ /ˌmænɪˈtoʊbə/ pn
Manitoba
A province in Western Canada.

Mannerism n
maniërisme
(arts) A style of art developed at the end of the High Renaissance, characterized by the deliberate distortion and exaggeration of perspective and especially the elongation of figures.

Mantua /ˈmæn.t(j)u.ə/ /ˈmæn.ə.weɪ/ pn
Mantua
Province of Lombardy, Italy.
City and capital of Mantua.

Manx /mæŋks/ more Manx most Manx adj
Manx
Relating to the Isle of Man and/or its Celto-Germanic people.
Relating to the Manx language (also known as Manx Gaelic), a Gaelic language of the Goidelic family.

Manx /mæŋks/ Manx Manxes n
Manxe Manxman
(collective, in the plural) the Manx; Manx people.
Manxe Manxman manx
A cat of the Manx breed; a Manx cat.

Manx /mæŋks/ pn
Manx-Gaelisch Manx
(uncountable) A Goidelic language spoken on the Isle of Man.

Manx cat /mæŋks kæt/ Manx cats n
manxkat
A domestic cat of a breed that is native to the Isle of Man, principally characterized by suppression of the tail, and with a short-haired coat and a medium-sized, rounded, cobby body.

Manx shearwater Manx shearwaters n
noordse pijlstormvogel

Manxman Manxmen n
Manxman
A man from the Isle of Man

Maoism /ˈmaʊɪzəm/ Maoisms n
maoïsme
The philosophy espoused by Chinese leader Mao Zedong, a form of Marxism-Leninism that focuses on the peasantry as the revolutionary vanguard.

Maoist more Maoist most Maoist adj
maoïstisch
of, related to, or advocating Maoism

Maoist Maoists n
maoïst
one who advocates Maoism

Maori /ˈmaʊɹi/ /ˈmæʊɹiː/ /ˈmɐʉɹiː/ [ˈmɑːɔɾi] adj
Maori
Of, from, or pertaining to the Maori.

Maori /ˈmaʊɹi/ /ˈmæʊɹiː/ /ˈmɐʉɹiː/ [ˈmɑːɔɾi] Maori Maories Maoris n
Maori
A member of the indigenous people of New Zealand.

Maputo /məˈpuːtəʊ/ pn
Maputo
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Marburg disease n
marburgkoorts

March /mɑɹt͡ʃ/ /mɑːt͡ʃ/ Marches pn
maart
The third month of the Gregorian calendar, following February and preceding April. Abbreviation: Mar or Mar.

Marfan syndrome Marfan syndromes n
Marfan-syndroom
A genetic disorder of the connective tissue that causes defects in the heart valves and aorta.

Margaret /-ət/ /ˈmɑɹɡəɹɪt/ /ˈmɑɹɡɹɪt/ /ˈmɑːɡəɹɪt/ /ˈmɑːɡɹɪt/ Margarets pn
Margriet Margreet
A en given name.

Mariana Trench pn
Marianentrog
(oceanography) A submarine trench in the North Pacific Ocean, noted for having the deepest known point on Earth.

Marie-Galante pn
Marie-Galante
An island in the archipelago of Guadeloupe.

Marina Bay /məˌɹiːnə ˈbeɪ/ pn
Marina Bay
A bay located in the Central Area of Singapore.

Mariupol /-pɑl/ /-pəl/ /meɹ.iˈuː.poʊl/ /mæɹ.iˈuː.poʊl/ /mæɹ.iˈuː.pɒl/ /mɑː.ɹiˈuː.poʊl/ /mɛɹ.iˈuː.poʊl/ /ˈmeɹ.iu-/ /ˈmæɹ.iu-/ /ˈmɛɹ.iu-/ pn
Marioepol
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Mark /maːk/ /mɑɹk/ /mɑː(ɹ)k/ Marks pn
Mark
A en given name.
Mark the Evangelist, also called John Mark, the first patriarch of Alexandria, credited with the authorship of the Gospel of Mark.
Mark Evangelie naar Marcus
(biblical) The Gospel of St. Mark, a book of the New Testament of the Bible. Traditionally the second of the four gospels.

Marlene pn
Marleen
A en given name borrowed from German in early 20th century.

Marrakech /məˈɹæ.kɛʃ/ /məˈɹɑ.kɛʃ/ /ˌmæɹ.əˈkɛʃ/ pn
Marrakesh Marrakech
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Mars /ˈmɑɹz/ /ˈmɑːz/ pn
Mars
(astronomy) The fourth planet in the solar system. Symbol: ♂
(Roman god) The Roman god of war.
The Mars Bar, a brand of chocolate bar with caramel and nougat filling.

Mars rover Mars rovers n
Marsverkenner
Any of a number of small unmanned remote-controlled vehicles sent to the planet Mars to do scientific research.

Marseille /mɑː(ɹ)ˈseɪ/ pn
Marseille
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Marseille soap Marseille soaps n
Marseille zeep
A kind of hard soap, made from vegetable oils.

Marshall Islands /ˈmaːʃəl ˈaɪləndz/ /ˈmɑɹ.ʃəl ˈaɪ.ləndz/ /ˈmɑː.ʃəl ˈaɪ.ləndz/ pn
Marshalleilanden
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Marshallese pn
Marshallees
The Austronesian language of the Marshall Islands.

Martha /ˈmɑɹθə/ /ˈmɑːθə/ pn
Martha
A en given name of biblical origin.
Marta
The sister of Lazarus and Mary in the New Testament.

Martial /ˈmɑɹʃəl/ /ˈmɑːʃəl/ pn
Martialis
A en given name, narrowly applied to certain historic persons (but some of its foreign cognates are modern given names).
An Anglicized cognomen or given name of the Roman poet Marcus Valerius Martialis, born in Spain in the first century AD and noted for his epigrams.

Martian /ˈmɑɹʃən/ /ˈmɑːʃən/ adj
Mars- Martiaans van Mars
Of or relating to the planet Mars, or (science fiction) its imagined inhabitants. [from 19th c.]

Martian /ˈmɑɹʃən/ /ˈmɑːʃən/ Martians n
marsmannetje
(astrology) A person under the astrological influence of the planet Mars.
(chiefly, science fiction) An inhabitant of the planet Mars.

Martin /ˈmɑɹ.tn̩/ /ˈmɑː.tɪn/ Martins pn
Maarten Martijn Martinus
A en given name originally given in honor of a fourth century soldier-saint.

Martinican more Martinican most Martinican adj
Martinikaans
Of, from, or pertaining to Martinique, the Martinican people or the Martinican language.

Martinican Martinicans n
Martinikaan Martinikaanse
A person from Martinique or of Martinican descent.

Martinique /ˌmɑː(ɹ)tɪˈniːk/ pn
Martinique
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Martinmas Martinmases n
Sint-Maarten
St Martin's Day, 11th November. A Scottish quarter day.

Marxism Marxisms n
marxisme
The socialist and communist philosophy and political program founded by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels.
The socialist and communist theory of the followers of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels; a radical, revolutionary political philosophy that aims to capture state power, introduce a dictatorship of the proletariat, and then progress to communism.

Marxism-Leninism pn
marxisme-leninisme
(politics, communism) A communist ideological stream that emerged as the mainstream tendency amongst the Communist parties in the 1920s as it was adopted as the ideological foundation of the Communist International during Stalin's era, and was later adopted by the People's Republic of China, Cuba, Vietnam, and several other nations.

Marxist /ˈmɑːksɪst/ /ˈmɑːɹksɪst/ adj
marxistisch
Following the ideals of Marxism.

Marxist-Leninist more Marxist-Leninist most Marxist-Leninist adj
marxistisch-leninistisch
Of or pertaining to Marxism-Leninism.

Marxist-Leninist Marxist-Leninists Marxists-Leninists n
marxist-leninist
An adherent of Marxism-Leninism.

Mary /ˈmeː.ɹi/ /ˈmɛə.ɹi/ /ˈmɛɚ.i/ /ˈmɛɹ.i/ Maries Marys pn
Maria
Mary of Bethany, the sister of Lazarus and Martha.
(Islam) The 19th sura (chapter) of the Qur'an, recounting the events leading up to the birth of Jesus.
(Ireland, dated) A male middle name, given in honour of the Virgin Mary.

Mary Magdalene pn
Maria Magdalena
(biblical character) A female disciple of Jesus.

Maseru pn
Maseru
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Mass /ˈmæs/ Masses n
dienst gebedsdienst mis misdienst
(Roman Catholic Church) The principal liturgical service of the Church, encompassing both a scripture service (Liturgy of the Word) and a eucharistic service (Liturgy of the Eucharist), which includes the consecration and oblation (offering) of the host and wine.

Massachusetts /ˌmæsəˈtʃuːzɪts/ /ˌmæsəˈt͡ʃuːsɪts/ pn
Massachusetts
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Massacre of the Innocents pn
Kindermoord van Bethlehem
(Christianity) The incident in the nativity narrative of the Gospel of Matthew (2:16–18) in which Herod the Great, king of Judea, orders the execution of all male children two years old and under in the vicinity of Bethlehem.

Masuria pn
Mazurië
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Mathewson Mathewsons pn
Mathijsen Matthijs
A surname originating as a patronymic.

Mato Grosso do Sul /-də-/ /-ˈsʌl/ /-ˈɡɹɑ-/ /ˈmæt.oʊ ˈɡɹoʊ.soʊ doʊ ˈsul/ /ˈmæt.u-/ /ˈmæt.ə-/ pn
Mato Grosso do Sul
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Matthew /-(j)ɪu̯/ /ˈmæθjuː/ Matthews pn
Matteüs Matthijs Thijs
A en given name of biblical origin.
evangelie naar Matteüs Matteüs
(biblical) The Gospel of St. Matthew, the first book of the New Testament of the Bible. Traditionally the first of the four gospels, a book attributed to Matthew the Evangelist.

Maundy Thursday pn
Witte Donderdag
The Thursday before Easter, which commemorates the Last Supper.

Maurice /mɔˈɹis/ /məˈɹis/ /məˈɹiːs/ /ˈmɒɹɪs/ pn
Maurits
A en given name, equivalent to English Morris.

Mauritania /ˌmɒɹɪˈteɪni.ə/ /ˌmɔːɹɪˈteɪni.ə/ pn
Mauritanië Mauretanië
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Mauritanian more Mauritanian most Mauritanian adj
Mauritaans
Of, from, or pertaining to Mauritania, the Mauritanian people or the Mauritanian language.

Mauritanian Mauritanians n
Mauritaanse Mauritaniër
A person from Mauritania or of Mauritanian descent.

Mauritian Creole pn
Mauritiaans Creools
The creole language spoken in Mauritius, stemming from French, with some vocabulary from diverse sources such as English and Portuguese.

Mauritius /mɔːˈɹɪʃəs/ /məˈɹɪʃiəs/ /məˈɹɪʃəs/ pn
Mauritius Eiland Mauritius
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A en given name, found e.g. in St. Mauritius.

Mauser Mausers n
Mauser
Any of the firearms made or designed by the German company Mauser, notably automatic pistols and bolt action rifles.

Maximilian pn
Maximiliaan
A en given name, rare in English.

May /meɪ/ Mays pn
mei bloeimaand
The fifth month of the Gregorian calendar, following April and preceding June.

Mayotte /maɪˈɒt/ pn
Mayotte
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Maytide pn
meimaand meitijd
(dated) The spring month of May.

Mazanderani more Mazanderani most Mazanderani adj
Masanderanisch
Of the Iranian region and province of Mazandaran, its people, or their language.

Mazingarbe pn
Mazengarve
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Mbeki Mbekis pn
Mbeki

McDonald's McDonald's McDonald'ses pn
Maccie McDonald's
A widespread chain of fast food restaurants.

Mecca /ˈmɛkə/ pn
Mekka
(sometimes, _, proscribed) TemplateParserError:LuaError, the holiest place in Islam, location of the sacred Ka'ba, and to which Muslims are required to make a hajj at least once in their lifetime, if possible.

Mechelen /-ə/ /ˈmɛkələn/ /ˈmɛx-/ pn
Mechelen
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Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania pn
Mecklenburg-Voor-Pommeren
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Medan pn
Medan
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Medea /məˈdiːə/ /mɪˈdiːə/ pn
Medea
(Greek mythology) An enchantress who helped Jason obtain the Golden Fleece.

Medieval Latin pn
middeleeuws Latijn
The Latin language as spoken and written during the Middle Ages, before it was developed by the Italian humanists into Renaissance Latin.

Mediterranean /ˌmɛdɪtəˈɹeɪnɪən/ [mɛdɪtəˈɹeɪnjən] [mɛɾəɾəˈɹeɪnɪən] more Mediterranean most Mediterranean adj
mediterraan
Of or pertaining to the Mediterranean Sea and the region around it.

Mediterranean /ˌmɛdɪtəˈɹeɪnɪən/ [mɛdɪtəˈɹeɪnjən] [mɛɾəɾəˈɹeɪnɪən] pn
Middellandse Zee
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Mediterranean Sea /ˌmɛ.də.təˈɹeɪ.ni.ən ˈsi/ /ˌmɛ.də.təˈɹeɪ.njən ˈsi/ /ˌmɛ.dɪ.təˈɹeɪ.nɪ.ən ˈsiː/ pn
Middellandse Zee
The sea between Europe and Africa.

Mediterranean gull Mediterranean gulls n
zwartkopmeeuw
Ichthyaetus melanocephalus, a small gull of the Western Palearctic.

Medusa /məˈduːsə/ /mɪˈdjuːsə/ /mɪˈdjuːzə/ pn
Medusa
(Greek mythology) The youngest and only mortal of the three gorgon sisters, killed by Perseus.

Megleno-Romanian pn
Megleno-Roemeens
An endangered Eastern Romance language spoken in northern Greece, North Macedonia and parts of Romania, and related to Romanian, Aromanian and Istro-Romanian.

Meknes pn
Meknes
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Melanesia /ˌmɛl.əˈni.ʒə/ /ˌmɛl.əˈniː.zi.ə/ pn
Melanesië
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Melba toast Melba toasts n
Melba toast Melbatoast
A form of very dry, crisp and thinly sliced toast.

Melbourne /ˈmelbn̩/ /ˈmælbn̩/ /ˈmɛl.bɔːn/ /ˈmɛl.bən/ /ˈmɛl.bɚn/ pn
Melbourne
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Melitopol pn
Melitopol
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Melkite /ˈmɛlkaɪt/ /ˈmɛlkʌɪt/ Melkites n
melkiet
(historical) In 5th-century Syria and Egypt, a sobriquet applied to Chalcedonians by their opponents, denoting the Chalcedonians' fidelity to the Byzantine emperor.
(since the Great Schism) A member of the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria, the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch or the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem; ellipsis of Orthodox Melkite.
(since 1724) A member of the Melkite Greek Catholic Church; ellipsis of Catholic Melkite.

Member of Parliament Members of Parliament n
parlementslid
(UK, Canada, Australia, NZ) A representative elected by the voters of an electoral district to a house of a parliament.

Mephistopheles /ˌmɛ.fɪˈstɒ.fɪ.liːz/ pn
Mephistopheles
The Devil to whom Faust sold his soul in the legend.

Mercury /ˈmɜː(ɹ)kjʊɹi/ /ˈmɝk(ə)ɹi/ /ˈmɝkjəɹi/ pn
Mercurius
(astronomy) The planet in the solar system with the closest orbit to the Sun, named after the god; represented by ☿.
(Roman god) The Roman god associated with speed, sometimes used as a messenger, wearing winged sandals; the Roman counterpart of the Greek god Hermes.

Merlin /ˈmɜːlɪn/ /ˈmɝlɪn/ Merlins pn
Merlijn
A wizard in the Arthurian legend.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year phraseologicalUnit
Vrolijk Kerstfeest en een Gelukkig Nieuwjaar!
A traditional greeting for Christmas and the new year.

Mesolithic n
Mesolithicum
Short for the Mesolithic period.

Mesopotamia /mɛsəpəˈteɪmɪə/ pn
Mesopotamië Tweestromenland
A region in Southwest Asia spanning from the rivers Euphrates and Tigris that is the site of one of the most ancient civilizations in the history of man.

Mesopotamian /mɛsəpəˈteɪmɪən/ adj
Mesopotamisch
Of or pertaining to Mesopotamia.

Mesozoic more Mesozoic most Mesozoic adj
mesozoïsch
(geology) Of a geologic era within the Phanerozoic eon that comprises the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods from about 230 to 65 million years ago, when life on earth was dominated by reptiles.

Mesozoic pn
Mesozoïcum
(geology) The Mesozoic era.

Messiah pn
Messias
(Christianity) Jesus.

Messidor /ˈmɛsɪdɔː/ /ˌmɛsɪˈdɔɹ/ Messidors pn
messidor oogstmaand
(historical) The tenth month of the French Republican Calendar, from June 19 or 20 to July 18 or 19.

Messinian pn
Messinien

Methodism Methodisms n
methodisme
The Methodist Christian movement founded by John Wesley in 18th-century England.

Metis /ˈmiːtɪs/ pn
Metis
(Greek god) A Titan who was the personification of wisdom, the first spouse of Zeus, and the mother of Athena
(astronomy) A satellite of Jupiter.

Meuse /mjuːz/ pn
Maas
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Mexican /ˈmɛksək(ə)n/ /ˈmɛksɪk(ə)n/ more Mexican most Mexican adj
Mexicaans
Of, from, or pertaining to the country of Mexico.

Mexican /ˈmɛksək(ə)n/ /ˈmɛksɪk(ə)n/ Mexicans n
Mexicaan Mexicaanse
An individual from the country of Mexico or of Mexican descent.

Mexican Spanish pn
Mexicaans-Spaans
A set of variations of the Spanish language as spoken in Mexico and in some parts of the United States and Canada, where there are communities of Hispanic origin influenced by North American Spanish-speaking media.

Mexican duck Mexican ducks n
Mexicaanse eend
Anas diazi, a dabbling duck in the genus Anas which breeds in Mexico and the southern USA.

Mexican wolf Mexican wolves n
Mexicaanse wolf
A rare subspecies of grey wolf, Canis lupus baileyi

Mexicanness n
mexicaansheid
The quality or characteristic of being Mexican.

Mexico /ˈmɛ.hi.koʊ/ /ˈmɛ.hi.kəʊ/ /ˈmɛk.sɪ.koʊ/ /ˈmɛk.sɪ.kəʊ/ pn
Mexico
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Mexico City /ˈmɛk.sɪ.koʊ sɪɾi/ /ˈmɛk.sɪ.kəʊ sɪti/ pn
Mexico Mexico-Stad
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Miami /maɪˈæmi/ /maɪˈæmə/ pn
Miami
an extinct indigenous people of Florida.
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Micah /ˈmaɪkə/ Micahs pn
Micha
A book of the Old Testament of Bible, and of the Tanakh.
(especially) The minor prophet and author of the Book of Micah.
An Ephraimite featured in Judges 17–18 and protagonist of the Micah’s idol narrative. Also called Michas.
A en given name
A en given name.

Michael /ˈmaɪkəl/ [ˈmɐɪ.kɫ̩] Michaels pn
Michiel Maikel Michaël Michel
A surname transferred from the given name.

Michaela /mɪˈkeɪ.lə/ pn
Michelle
A en given name.

Michigan /ˈmɪʃəɡɪn/ /ˈmɪʃɪɡən/ pn
Michigan
University of Michigan.

Mickey D's pn
Mac

Mickey Mouse pn
Mickey Mouse
The most famous Disney cartoon character, an anthropomorphic mouse with a falsetto voice and a cheerful disposition.

MicroPedia pn
MicroPedia

Micronesia /ˌmaɪ.kɹoʊˈniː.zi.ə/ /ˌmaɪ.kɹoʊˈniː.ʒə/ /ˌmaɪ.kɹəʊˈniː.zi.ə/ /ˌmaɪ.kɹəʊˈniː.ʃə/ /ˌmaɪ.kɹəʊˈniː.ʒə/ /ˌmaɪkroʊˈniːʒə/ pn
Micronesië
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Micronesian adj
Micronesisch
Of, from or pertaining to Micronesia or the Micronesian people.

Micronesian Micronesians n
Micronesische Micronesiër
A person from Micronesia or of Micronesian descent.

Microsoft tax Microsoft taxes n
Microsoftbelasting
(computing, informal, derogatory) The licence fee for the Microsoft Windows operating system software that is pre-installed on many home computer systems.

Mid-Autumn Festival Mid-Autumn Festivals n
Maanfeest Midherfstfestival
(collective) The East Asian festivals originating, inspired, or co-opted from the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival.

Middelburg pn
Middelburg
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Middle Ages /ˌmɪdl̩ ˈeɪdʒɪz/ pn
middeleeuwen Middeleeuwen
(history) The period of primarily European history between the decline of the Western Roman Empire (antiquity) and the early modern period or the Renaissance; the time between c. 500 and 1500.

Middle Dutch pn
Middelnederlands Diets
Collective name for a number of closely related West Germanic dialects (whose ancestor was Old Dutch) which were spoken and written between 1150 and 1500 in the present-day Dutch-speaking area. There was at that time as yet no overarching standard language, but they were all mutually intelligible.

Middle East pn
Midden-Oosten
(geopolitics) The region comprising West Asia without the South Caucasus and additionally including all of Egypt (not just the Sinai) and all of Turkey (not just Asian Turkey).

Middle English pn
Middelengels
The ancient or older language of Modern English, spoken in England and parts of Scotland (where it became Lowland Scots) from about 1100 AD to 1500 AD. It developed from Anglo-Saxon, also called Old English, with heavy influence from French and Latin after the Norman invasion.

Middle French n
Middelfrans
A historical division of the French language, spoken roughly from 1340 to 1610, during which French became established as the official language of France.

Middle Frisian pn
Middelfries
Language descended from Old Frisian spoken on the North Sea coast of modern Netherlands and Germany from the 16th century until c. 1820.

Middle High German adj
Middelhoogduits
Concerning the Middle High German language.

Middle High German pn
Middelhoogduits
An ancestor to the modern (High) German language, spoken from 1050 to about 1500. Some linguists prefer to use 1350 as the end of the Middle High German period, calling the period from 1350 to 1650 Early New High German in a broad sense.

Middle Irish pn
Middeliers
The Goidelic language spoken in Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man from the 10th to the 12th century.

Middle Low Franconian n
Middelnederfrankisch

Middle Low German pn
Middelnederduits Middelsaksisch
A language or collection of dialects that descended from Old Saxon and is the ancestor of modern Low German, spoken from about 1100 to 1600.

Middle Persian pn
Middelperzisch
The ancestor of New Persian spoken from around 300 BC till about 800 AD, evolving from Old Persian.

Middle Welsh pn
Middelwelsh
The Welsh language as spoken from the 12th to the 14th century.

Milan /məˈlæn/ /məˈlɑn/ /mɪˈlæn/ /mɪˈlɑːn/ /mᵻˈlan/ /ˈmaɪlən/ /ˈmaɪlɪn/ pn
Milaan
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Ellipsis of AC Milan, the Italian city's football club/soccer team.

Milanese adj
Milanees
From, or pertaining to, Milan.

Milanese Milanese Milaneses n
Milanees Milanese
A native or inhabitant of Milan.

Mileikowsky pn
Mileikowski
A transliteration of the Russian surname Миле́йковский (Miléjkovskij).

Milky Way pn
Melkweg melkweg
(galaxy) The Milky Way Galaxy, the galaxy in which Earth is located; extension of the night sky phenomenon.

Miller /ˈmɪlɚ/ Millers pn
Molenaar Mulder
(countable) An English and Scottish surname originating as an occupation for a miller.

Miltiades pn
Miltiades
A en given name

Min Bei pn
Minbei
A variety of Min Chinese, spoken in northern Fujian, represented by the Jian'ou dialect.

Minangkabau pn
Minangkabaus
A Malayo-Polynesian language of Malaysia and Indonesia.

Minecraft /maɪn.kɹæft/ /maɪn.kɹɐːft/ /maɪn.kɹɑːft/ [ˈmaɪ̯ŋ.kɹæft] pn
Minecraft
(video games) A sandbox video game (released 2011) in which players explore a three-dimensional world made of blocks and can craft items and build structures.

Miniature Pinscher Miniature Pinschers n
dwergpinscher
A small breed of pinscher bred in Germany to hunt small vermin, especially rats.

Minoan /mɪˈnəʊən/ adj
Minoïsch
Of or relating to the civilization that developed in Crete from the neolithic period to the Bronze Age (about 3000-1050 B.C.E.).

Minorca /mɪˈnɔː(ɹ)kə/ pn
Minorca
A breed of poultry.

Minsk /mɪnsk/ pn
Minsk
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Miranda /mɪˈɹændə/ pn
Miranda
One of the moons of Uranus.

Mirandese pn
mirandees
An endangered Romance language spoken in the northeastern corner of Portugal, principally in the municipalities of Miranda do Douro and Vimioso.

Miriam /ˈmɪɹɪəm/ pn
Mirjam
The sister of Moses and Aaron and the daughter of Amram and Jochebed.
Mirjam Miriam Myriam
A en given name.

Miss /mɪs/ /ˈmɪz/ Misses Mlles n
juffrouw mejuffrouw
Form of address, now used chiefly for an unmarried woman; used chiefly of girls before the mid-1700s, and thereafter used also of adult women without regard to marital status.
Form of address for a teacher or a waitress.

Mississippi /ˌmɪ.sɪˈsɪ.pi/ pn
Mississippi
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Missouri /mə-/ /mɪˈzɔːɹi/ /mɪˈzɝ.i/ /mɪˈzɝ.ə/ /mɪˈzʊəɹi/ /mɪˈzʊɹ.i/ pn
Missouri
An indigenous Siouan tribe that originally lived in the Great Lakes region of United States.

Mister Right Mister Rights n
ware Jakob
(idiom) A perfect, ideal or suitable mate or husband.

Mithraic adj
Mithraïstisch
Of or relating to Mithraism.

Mithraism pn
mithraïsme
An astrology-based, middle-platonic mystery religion of the 1st-4th century Roman Empire that claimed to have been founded by Zoroaster, admitted only men, and was especially popular among the Roman military.

Mithraist Mithraists n
Mithraïst
A follower of Mithraism.

Moab /ˈmoʊ.æb/ /ˈməʊ.æb/ pn
Moab

Mocha pn
Mokka
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A surname.

Model T pn
T-Ford
The first car made by the Ford Motor Company on an assembly line. Before the Model T, cars were made painstakingly by hand.

Modern Greek pn
Nieuwgrieks
The Greek language as spoken by the Greek people since the fall of Constantinople in 1453. It was written using polytonic script until 1982, when this was officially dropped in favour of monotonic.

Modern Monetary Theory pn
Modern Monetary Theory
A heterodox economic school of thought that posits that fiscal policy, set to constrain inflation and enable full employment, should be the primary economic stabiliser and prioritises reflection on the nature of money from a chartalist perspective.

Moebius syndrome n
congenitale faciale diplegie congenitale oculofaciale paralyse syndroom van Möbius
(neurology) A rare congenital disorder characterized by facial paralysis and an inability to move one's eyes from side to side.

Mogadishu /-ˈdɪʃ-/ /ˌmoʊ.ɡəˈdi.ʃu/ /ˌmɒɡəˈdiːʃuː/ pn
Mogadishu
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Mohawk /ˈmoʊhɔːk/ Mohawk Mohawks n
hanenkam
A hairstyle where both sides are shaved, with the hair along the crest of the head kept long, and usually styled so as to stand straight up.

Mohawk /ˈmoʊhɔːk/ pn
Mohawk
The Iroquoian language spoken by these North American indigenous people.

Mohism /ˈməʊɪzəm/ n
mohisme
(Chinese philosophy) The doctrines of Mozi and his followers, especially the concept of universal love.

Moksha pn
Moksha
A language of the Finnic branch of the Uralic language family, spoken by about 428,000 people in the western and southern parts of Mordovia, a dependent republic within Russia, and the adjacent regions of Tambov, Penza, Samara, Ulyanovsk, Saratov, Tatarstan, Buguruslan and Bashkortostan.

Moldova /mɑlˈdoʊ.və/ /mɒlˈdəʊ.və/ /mɔlˈdoʊ.və/ /ˈmɒl.də.və/ pn
Moldavië
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Moldovan adj
Moldavisch
Relating to the country of Moldova.
Relating to the Moldovan language.

Moldovan Moldovans n
Moldavische Moldaviër
An inhabitant of the Republic of Moldova.

Moldovan pn
Moldavisch
The dialect of Romanian spoken in the Republic of Moldova, which may be written in either the Cyrillic or the Roman alphabet.

Molotov cocktail /ˈmɒ.ləˌtɒf ˈkɒk.teɪl/ /ˈmɔ.ləˌtɔv ˈkɔk.teɪl/ Molotov cocktails n
molotovcocktail
A crude incendiary bomb made from a glass bottle, either filled with a flammable liquid such as petroleum and supplied with a rag for a fuse that is lit just before being hurled, or filled with such a mix of flammable liquids that it ignites itself when it is smashed and its contents are exposed to air.

Moltoni's warbler Moltoni's warblers n
Moltoni's baardgrasmus
Sylvia subalpina, an Old World warbler.

Moluccas /məˈlʌkəz/ pn
Molukken
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Momus pn
Momus
(Greek mythology) The personification of satire and mockery.

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Monaco
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Monastir pn
Bitola
(historical) Bitola in North Macedonia.

Monday /ˈmʌn.deɪ/ /ˈmʌn.di/ adv
maandag
(US, Canada) on Monday

Monday /ˈmʌn.deɪ/ /ˈmʌn.di/ Mondays n
maandag
The second day of the week in many religious traditions, and the first day of the week in systems using the ISO 8601 norm. It follows Sunday and precedes Tuesday.

Mongol /ˈmɑŋɡəl/ /ˈmɑŋˌɡoʊl/ /ˈmɒŋɡəl/ /ˈmɔŋˌɡoʊl/ Mongols n
mongool
(dated, now, offensive) A person with Down's syndrome.

Mongol Empire pn
Mongoolse Rijk
An empire of the Mongols and Turkic peoples which existed in Asia from 1206 to 1368 and became the largest contiguous land empire in human history, stretching from Central Europe east to the Sea of Japan and from Siberia south to the Indian subcontinent and the Middle East.

Mongolia /mɑːŋˈɡoʊli.ə/ /mɒŋˈɡəʊli.ə/ pn
Mongolië
Region in East Asia, including Inner Mongolia and Outer Mongolia, sometimes also including Buryatia, Tuva, Altay.

Mongolian /mɒŋˈɡoʊliən/ more Mongolian most Mongolian adj
Mongools
Of or relating to Mongolia or its peoples, languages, or cultures.

Mongolian /mɒŋˈɡoʊliən/ Mongolians n
Mongool Mongoolse
(countable) A native or inhabitant of Mongolia.
Mongools
(uncountable) A group of languages from Mongolia, specifically Khalkha, the official language of Mongolia.

Mongolian People's Republic pn
Volksrepubliek Mongolië
(historical) the Mongolian state between 1924 and 1992.

Mongolian spot Mongolian spots n
archipelvlek
A benign, flat, congenital, usually blue to blue-black birthmark on the lower back with wavy borders and irregular shape, prevalent among East Asians, South-East Asians, Polynesians, Native Americans, East Africans, and the Turkish people. It normally disappears three to five years after birth and almost always by puberty.

Mongolic adj
Mongools
Of or relating to the Mongolic language family.

Monica /ˈmɑ.nɪ.kə/ /ˈmɒn.ɪ.kə/ pn
Monique
A en given name.

Monopoly pn
Monopoly
(games, board games) A board game in which players use play money to buy and trade properties, with the objective of forcing opponents into bankruptcy.

Monrovia /mənˈroʊviə/ pn
Monrovia
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Mons pn
Bergen
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Monsignor /mɑnˈsiː.njɚ/ /mɒn.siːˈnjɔː/ /mɒnˈsiː.njə/ Monsignori Monsignors n
monseigneur
(Roman Catholic) An ecclesiastic title bestowed on some Roman Catholic clerics by the Pope

Montagu's harrier Montagu's harriers n
grauwe kiekendief
A migratory bird of prey of the harrier family, Circus pygargus.

Montana /mɒnˈtænə/ Montanas pn
Montana
A en given name, specifically from the name of the U.S. state.

Montenegrin /-ˈneɪɡɹɪn/ /ˌmɒntɪˈniːɡɹɪn/ more Montenegrin most Montenegrin adj
Montenegrijns
relating to Montenegro (country)
relating to Montenegrins (ethnic group)

Montenegrin /-ˈneɪɡɹɪn/ /ˌmɒntɪˈniːɡɹɪn/ Montenegrins n
Montenegrijn Montenegrijnse
(countable) a person from Montenegro (country)

Montenegro /mɒn.tɪˈneɪ.ɡɹəʊ/ /mɒn.tɪˈnɛɡ.ɹəʊ/ /ˌmɑn.təˈneɪ.ɡɹoʊ/ /ˌmɑn.tɪˈni.ɡɹoʊ/ Montenegroes pn
Montenegro
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Montessori more Montessori most Montessori adj
montessori-
Of or relating to the Montessori education method developed by Italian physician Maria Montessori.

Montreux /mɒ̃ˈtɹoʊ/ /mɒ̃ˈtɹɜː/ /ˌmɑnˈtɹoʊ/ /ˌmɒntɹəʊ/ pn
Montreux
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Montserrat
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Monégasque /ˈmɒ.nə.ɡask/ /ˌmɒ.nɪˈɡask/ adj
Monegaskisch
Of or relating to Monaco or its inhabitants.

Monégasque /ˈmɒ.nə.ɡask/ /ˌmɒ.nɪˈɡask/ Monégasques n
Monegask Monegaskische
A native or inhabitant of Monaco.

Moon pn
Maan maan
The Earth's moon; the sole natural satellite of the Earth, represented in astronomy and astrology by ☾.

Moor /mɔɹ/ /mɔː/ /mʊə/ /mʊɹ/ Moors n
Moor
(historical) A member of an Islamic people of Arab or Berber origin ruling Spain and parts of North Africa from the 8th to the 15th centuries.

Moravia /mɔˈɹeɪvi.ə/ /məˈɹeɪvi.ə/ pn
Moravië
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Moravian more Moravian most Moravian adj
Moravisch
Of, or pertaining to, Moravia or its people or culture.
Of, or pertaining to, the Moravian Church or its members.
Pertaining to, or bordering on, the Morava river in Czech Republic, Europe.
Pertaining to, or bordering on, the Morava river in Serbia, Europe.

Moravian Moravians n
Moravische Moraviër
(historical) A person from Moravia.

Mordovia pn
Mordovië
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Moresnet /ˌmɔɹəsˈnɛt/ pn
Moresnet
A small European state, in present-day Belgium, that existed from 1816 to 1930.

Morgan le Fay /ˌmɔːɡən lə ˈfeɪ/ pn
Morgana
(Arthurian legend) The half sister of King Arthur, known for being a powerful enchantress.

Mormon /ˈmɔɹmən/ /ˈmɔːmən/ adj
mormoons
(sometimes, _, proscribed) Of, or pertaining to, the faith established by Joseph Smith, Jr.

Mormon /ˈmɔɹmən/ /ˈmɔːmən/ Mormons n
mormoon
(originally, derogatory, sometimes, proscribed) A believer in the Mormon religion, which views Joseph Smith as a prophet of God and holds the Bible and the Book of Mormon as its primary scriptures.

Mormon /ˈmɔɹmən/ /ˈmɔːmən/ pn
Mormon Mormoon
In Mormonism, an ancient American prophet who compiled the Book of Mormon.

Moroccan adj
Marokkaans
Of, from, or pertaining to Morocco or the Moroccan people.

Moroccan Moroccans n
Marokkaan Marokkaanse
A person from Morocco or of Moroccan descent.

Morocco /mɔɹˈɑkoʊ/ /məˈɹɑkoʊ/ /məˈɹɒkəʊ/ pn
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Moroni /məˈɹɑni/ /məˈɹəʊni/ pn
Moroni
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Morpheus /ˈmɔɹ.fɪ.əs/ /ˈmɔɹˌfjus/ /ˈmɔː.fjuːs/ /ˈmɔː.fɪ.əs/ pn
Morpheus
(Greek mythology) The god and personification of dreams; according to the Roman poet Ovid, one of the sons of Somnus, the god of sleep.

Morris column Morris columns n
peperbus infozuil kiosk reclamezuil
A cylindrical outdoor sidewalk structure (like a column) used for advertising; an advertising column

Morse code Morse codes n
morsealfabet morsecode
(telecommunications) A character code represented by dots and dashes (or short and long pulses), originally used to send messages by telegraph, later by flashes of light or by radio.

Mosaic adj
mozaïsch
Pertaining to Moses, or the writings and traditions attributed to him. [from 17th c.]

Moscow /ˈmɑskaʊ/ /ˈmɑskoʊ/ /ˈmɒskəʊ/ /ˈmɔskɐʉ/ pn
Moskou
(metonymy, politics) The government of Russia or the Soviet Union.

Moselle /məʊˈzɛl/ pn
Moezel
A river flowing from France into the Rhine at Koblenz (western Germany).

Moses /ˈmoʊzəs/ /ˈmoʊzəz/ /ˈməʊzɪs/ /ˈməʊzɪz/ pn
Mozes
The pharaonic patriarch who led the enslaved Hebrews out of Egypt, the brother of Aaron and Miriam described in the Book of Exodus and the Quran.

Mosul /ˈməʊsəl/ pn
Mosoel

Mother Earth pn
Moeder Aarde
The personification of the Earth, (chiefly) conceived as a fertile, nurturing, and loving mother.

Mother Nature pn
Moeder Natuur
A personification of nature as woman, stressing fertility and fecundity. Based upon either goddesses of the earth and nature, Gaia, Rhea, or Demeter.

Mother's Day Mother's Days n
moederdag
(US, Canada) A day in honor of one's mother on the second Sunday in May in the United States and Canada.

Mount Athos pn
Oros Athos
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Mount Everest Mount Everests pn
Mount Everest
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Mount of Olives pn
Olijfberg
A mountain ridge east of and adjacent to the Old City of Jerusalem, a holy place for both Judaism and Christianity.

Mozambican more Mozambican most Mozambican adj
Mozambikaans
Of, belonging to, or relating to Mozambique or its people.

Mozambican Mozambicans n
Mozambikaan Mozambikaanse
A native or inhabitant of Mozambique, or a descendant of such person.

Mozambique /ˌmoʊ.zæmˈbiːk/ pn
Mozambique
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Mr. /ˈmɪstəɹ/ [ˈmɪstə(ɹ)] [ˈmɪstɚ] Messrs. n
dhr.
(US, Canada) A title used before the surname in theory, though not generally in practice, above some undefined social level, too old to be addressed as “Master”, not a knight or of some higher rank, and, in Britain though not in the United States, not entitled to be addressed as “Dr.”.

Mrs /ˈmɪs/ /ˈmɪsəz/ /ˈmɪsɪz/ /ˈmɪz/ Mmes Mrses n
mevrouw mevr. mw.
(used before an adult woman's name or surname, used for any high-status woman without regard to marital status until the 1800s, after which it began to be reserved for married, divorced and widowed women and used with their married surnames)

Muay Thai /muːeɪ ˈtaɪ/ /mweɪ ˈtaɪ/ n
Muay Thai Thaiboksen
(martial arts) A sport practiced in Thailand which is similar to boxing but also allows strikes with the shins, feet, elbows, and knees.

Muggle /ˈmʌɡ(ə)l/ /ˈmʌɡl̩/ Muggles n
dreuzel
A person who has no magical abilities.

Muhammad /mʊˈhæməd/ /mʊˈhɑməd/ Muhammads pn
Mohammed
(uncountable) The figure who introduced Islam, the man to whom the Qur'an was revealed; considered a prophet by Muslims and Baháʼís.

Muhu pn
Muhu
Third largest island in Estonia, located between Saaremaa and the continent.

Mulder /ˈmʌl.də(ɹ)/ Mulders pn
Mulder

Munich /ˈmjuːnɪk/ pn
München
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Muntenia /mʊnˈtɛni.ə/ pn
Muntenië
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Murad pn
Murad
A en given name, of Turkish origin, borne by various Ottoman dignitaries

Murmansk pn
Moermansk
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Murphy bed Murphy beds n
opklapbed
(North America) A light type of bed designed to be folded up or swung into a wall or closet for storage when not in use. [from 20th c.]

Muscat /ˈmʌskæt/ pn
Maskate
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Muscovian more Muscovian most Muscovian adj
Moskovisch
In, from, or otherwise relating to Muscovy

Muscovian Muscovians n
Moskoviër
A member or descendant of the (Russian) people of Muscovy

Muscovite /ˈmʌs.kəˌvaɪt/ adj
Moskous Moskovitisch
Of or relating to Muscovy or Moscow, or the people of these places.

Muscovite /ˈmʌs.kəˌvaɪt/ Muscovites n
Moskoviet Moskouer Moskouse Moskovitische
An inhabitant or native of Muscovy or Moscow.

Muscovy /ˈmʌskəvi/ pn
Moskovië
The Russian territory around and ruled from Moscow by grand princes until it became the nucleus of a united Russia, which its dynasty ruled first as czars (kings) from Moscow, later as emperors from Saint Petersburg

Muscovy duck Muscovy ducks n
barbarieeend muskuseend
A large duck (Cairina moschata) which is native to Mexico, Central and South America.

Muse /mjuːz/ Muses n
Nadenken muse
One of the nine Ancient Greek deities of the arts.

Muslim /ˈmʊs.ləm/ /ˈmʊs.lɪm/ /ˈmʊz.ləm/ /ˈmʊz.lɪm/ /ˈmʌz.ləm/ more Muslim most Muslim adj
moslims
Being or relating to a believer of Islam.

Muslim /ˈmʊs.ləm/ /ˈmʊs.lɪm/ /ˈmʊz.ləm/ /ˈmʊz.lɪm/ /ˈmʌz.ləm/ Muslima Muslimah Muslims n
moslim moslima
A person who is a follower and believer of Islam.

Myanmar /mjænˈmɑː/ /ˈmaɪ̯ænˌmɑː/ /ˈmjæn.mɑː/ /ˈmjænˌmɑɹ/ /ˈmjɑnˌmɑɹ/ /ˌmjɑnˈmɑɹ/ pn
Myanmar
The Sino-Tibetan official language of the country of Myanmar.

Mycenaean /ˌmaɪ.sɪˈniːən/ adj
Myceens
Of or relating to ancient Mycenae or its inhabitants.

Ménière's disease /mɛnˈjɛə(ɹ)z dɪˈziːz/ /ˈmɛn.i.ɛə(ɹ)z dɪˈziːz/ n
ziekte van Ménière
A disorder of the inner ear, caused by lymphatic channel dilation and characterized by episodes of dizziness and tinnitus and progressive hearing loss, usually in one ear.

Mérida pn
Mérida
A city in Spain’s western region Estremadura, in Badajoz province

Möbius group Möbius groups n
Möbius-groep
(group theory) The projective general linear group \mathbf{PGL}(2,\mathbb{C}): the group of Möbius transformations on the Riemann sphere.

Möbius strip /ˈmoʊ.bi.əs stɹɪp/ /ˈməʊ.bi.əs stɹɪp/ /ˈmɜː.bi.əs stɹɪp/ Möbius strips n
Möbiusband
(topology) A one-sided surface formed by identifying two opposite edges of a square in opposite senses;a narrow strip given a half twist and joined at the ends, forming a three-dimensional embedding of said surface.

Möbius transformation Möbius transformations n
Möbius-transformatie
(geometry, complex analysis) A transformation of the extended complex plane that is a rational function of the form f(z) = (az + b) / (cz + d), where a, b, c, d are complex numbers such that ad − bc ≠ 0; an automorphism of the complex projective line.

Münster pn
Munster Münster
(historical) The prince-bishopric based in that city

Münsterland n
Münsterland
a region in Westphalia

N'Djamena /ənd͡ʒɑːˈmeɪnɑː/ pn
Ndjamena N'Djamena
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NAFLD n
NASH niet-alcoholische steatohepatitis
(disease) Initialism of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a spectrum of disorders characterized by predominantly macrovesicular hepatic steatosis occurring in individuals in the absence of significant alcohol consumption.

NAM pn
Beweging van Niet-Gebonden Landen
Initialism of w:Non-Aligned Movement.

NATO /ˈneɪ.toʊ/ /ˈneɪ.təʊ/ pn
NAVO
Acronym of North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

NGO NGOs n
NGO
Initialism of non-governmental organization.

NP-complete adj
NP-volledig NP-compleet
(computing theory, of a, decision problem) That is both NP (solvable in polynomial time by a non-deterministic Turing machine) and NP-hard (such that any (other) NP problem can be reduced to it in polynomial time).

NPO NPOs n
vzw
Initialism of w:nonprofit organization.

Naberezhnye Chelny pn
Naberezjnye Tsjelny
A town in Tatarstan, Russia

Nagorno-Karabakh /nəˌɡɔːnəʊ kɑːɹəˈbɑːk/ pn
Nagorno Karabach Nagorno-Karabach
A landlocked region in South Caucasus.

Nagorno-Karabakh Republic /nəˌɡɔːnəʊ kɑːɹəˈbɑːk ɹɪˌpʌblɪk/ pn
Republiek Nagorno-Karabach
An Armenian-populated republic with limited recognition located in the Nagorno-Karabakh region of the South Caucasus, between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

Nagykanizsa pn
Nagykanizsa
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Nahuatl /nɑːˈwɑːt(ə)l/ /nəˈwɑːt(ə)l/ /ˈnɑːwɑːt(ə)l/ pn
Nahuatl
The polysynthetic Aztecan language spoken by an indigenous people of Mexico.

Nahum pn
Nahum
A book of the Tanakh / the Old Testament of the Bible.

Nairobi /naɪˈɹoʊbi/ /naɪˈɹəʊbi/ pn
Nairobi
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Naissaar pn
Naissaar
Island near Tallinn in northern Estonia, on the southern coast of Gulf of Finland.

Nalchik pn
Naltsjik
The capital of Kabardino-Balkariya, Russia.

Namibia /nəˈmɪbi.ə/ pn
Namibië
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Namibian more Namibian most Namibian adj
Namibisch
Of, from, or pertaining to Namibia, the Namibian people or the Namibian language.

Namibian Namibians n
Namibiër Namibische
A person from Namibia or of Namibian descent.

Namur pn
Namen
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Naomi /naɪˈəʊmi/ /neɪˈoʊmi/ /ˈneɪəmi/ pn
Naomi Noemi
A en given name.

Naphtali /ˈnæf.təˌlaɪ/ pn
Naftali
(biblical) Sixth son of Jacob, by his wife's handmaid Bilhah.
(biblical) One of the Israelite tribes, descended from Naphtali.
A en given name

Naples /ˈneɪ.pəlz/ pn
Napels
(historical) Synonym of Kingdom of Naples, a former kingdom that controlled southern Italy in the early modern period
(historical) Synonym of Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, a former kingdom that controlled southern Italy and Sicily in the 19th century

Naples yellow Naples yellows n
Napels geel Napelsgeel
A yellow pigment, lead(II) antimonate.

Napoleonic /nəˌpoʊliˈɒnɪk/ adj
napoleontisch
Of or pertaining to Napoleon Bonaparte.

Narcissus pn
Narcissus
(Greek mythology) A youth who spurned the love of Echo and fell in love with his own reflection in a pool: in some versions of the myth, he drowned trying to reach it, while in others he sat fixated until a god took pity and transformed him into a flower.

Narnia /ˈnɑː(ɹ).ni.ə/ pn
Narnia
(fantasy) A land in which a series of seven children's books, The Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis are set.

Narva pn
Narva
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Nassau /ˈnæsɔː/ pn
Nassau
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Nassuvian adj
Nassaus
Of or relating to Nassau (the capital of the Bahamas) or its people.

Nassuvian Nassuvians n
Nassauer Nassause
An inhabitant or a resident of Nassau.

National Socialism n
nationaalsocialisme
The ideology of the NSDAP (National Socialist German Workers' Party) in Germany, including an authoritarian government, ethnic nationalism (including but not limited to Pan-Germanism) and adequate territory (Lebensraum), and economic cooperation between the state and capital.
The ideology of any other (neo-)Nazi party; Nazism.

National Socialist National Socialists n
nationaalsocialist
An adherent of National Socialism; a Nazi.

National Socialist German Workers' Party pn
Nationaalsocialistische Duitse Arbeiderspartij
(historical, Nazism, German politics) Far-Right political party from Germany, commonly known as the Nazi Party

Naumann's thrush Naumann's thrushes n
Naumanns lijster
Turdus naumanni, a Eurasian thrush.

Nauru /naʊˈru/ /nɑːˈuː.ɹuː/ /nəˈru/ /ˈnaʊ.ɹu/ /ˈn̪ʌ̯u.ru/ pn
Nauru
Nauruan, the language of Nauru.

Navajo /ˈnæ.voʊ/ /ˈnæ.və.hoʊ/ /ˈnæ.və.həʊ/ /ˈnɑ.və.hoʊ/ pn
Navajo
An Apachean (Southern Athabaskan) language of the Athabascan language family belonging to the Na-Dené phylum. It is spoken by 149,000 people in the American Southwest (Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, and Colorado).
An Amerindian people who traditionally speak the Navajo language

Navarre /nəˈvɑɹ/ /nəˈvɑː(ɹ)/ pn
Navarra
A region in southern France and northern Spain roughly comprising said kingdom
A part of the Northern Basque Country (France), often referred to as Basse Navarre (Lower Navarre) in French, to distinguish it from the Navarre belonging to Spain.

Naypyidaw /ˈneɪpjɪˌdɔː/ pn
Naypyidaw
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Nazarene Nazarenes n
Nazarener Nazoreeër
A person from Nazareth.

Nazareth /ˈnæzəɹəθ/ pn
Nazareth
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Nazi /ˈnætsi/ /ˈnæzi/ /ˈnɑːtsi/ Nazis n
nazi
(historical) A member of the Nazi Party (the National Socialist German Workers' Party or NSDAP). [1930]

Nazi Germany pn
nazi-Duitsland
(historical) Germany under the regime of Adolf Hitler's Nazi Party (from 1933 to 1945).

Nazi salute Nazi salutes n
Hitlergroet nazigroet
A greeting used in Nazi Germany, performed by extending the right arm straight into the air.

Nazianzus /ˌnæzɪˈænzəs/ pn
Nazianze
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Nazification Nazifications n
nazificatie
The act or process of Nazifying.

Nazism /ˈnɑːts(i.)ɪzəm/ n
nazisme
The ideology of the Nazi Party (the National Socialist German Workers' Party or NSDAP), being a form of fascism characterised by Adolf Hitler's cult of personality, hate propaganda, white supremacy, extreme bigotry (especially antisemitism and racism), eugenics, mass violence, genocide, ethnonationalist territorial expansion (Lebensraum) and state capitalism.

Neanderthal /niˈæn.dɚ.θəl/ /niˈæn.dɚˌtɑl/ /niˈæn.dɚˌθɑl/ /niːˈæn.dəˌtɑːl/ Neanderthals n
neanderthaler
A specimen of the now extinct species Homo neanderthalensis.

Neapolitan /ˌniːəˈpɑlətən/ /ˌniːəˈpɑlɪtən/ /ˌniːəˈpɒlɪtən/ adj
Napolitaans
Pertaining to Naples, a city in southern Italy.

Neapolitan /ˌniːəˈpɑlətən/ /ˌniːəˈpɑlɪtən/ /ˌniːəˈpɒlɪtən/ Neapolitans n
Napolitaan Napolitaanse
An inhabitant or resident of Naples.

Neapolitan /ˌniːəˈpɑlətən/ /ˌniːəˈpɑlɪtən/ /ˌniːəˈpɒlɪtən/ pn
Napolitaans
A language spoken in South Italy, approximately in the area of the former Kingdom of Naples.

Near East pn
Nabije Oosten
The region located south of Eastern Europe, comprising Anatolia, Transcaucasia, the Levant, and Mesopotamia.

Negerhollands pn
Negerhollands

Negev /ˈnɛɡɛv/ pn
Negev
A desert region in southern Israel

Nehemiah /ˌniː(h)əˈmaɪə/ pn
Nehemia
The sixteenth book of the Old Testament of the Bible, and a book of the Tanakh.
A en given name of biblical origin.

Nelson's elk Nelson's elk n
wapiti
Cervus elaphus nelsoni; a subspecies of red deer (or wapiti).

Nemean Lion /ˌnimi.ən ˈlai.ən/ pn
Nemeïsche leeuw
(Greek mythology) A mythical lion of ancient Nemea that was invulnerable to attack by weapons and was slain by Hercules as one of his labours.

Nemesis /ˈnɛməsɪs/ pn
Nemesis
(Greek god) The goddess of divine retribution.

Nenets pn
Nenets
The Samoyedic languages spoken by these people.

Neogrammarian Neogrammarians n
Neogrammaticus
(linguistics, historical) A member or follower of a 19th-century school of German linguists who first advanced the theory of regular sound change.

Neolithic /ˌni.oʊˈlɪθ.ɪk/ /ˌni.əʊˈlɪθ.ɪk/ /ˌni.əˈlɪθ.ɪk/ pn
neolithicum
The New Stone Age, from circa 8500 to 4500 BCE.

Nepal /nəˈpɑl/ /nəˈpɔːl/ /nɪˈpɔːl/ pn
Nepal
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Nepali /nəˈpɑːli/ /nəˈpɔːli/ adj
Nepalees
of, from, or pertaining to Nepal, the Nepali people or the Nepali language

Nepali /nəˈpɑːli/ /nəˈpɔːli/ Nepalis n
Nepalees Nepalese
a person from Nepal or of Nepali descent

Nepali /nəˈpɑːli/ /nəˈpɔːli/ pn
Nepalees Nepali
an Indo-Aryan language used primarily by the people of Nepal

Neptune /ˈneptʃʉːn/ /ˈnɛptjuːn/ /ˈnɛptuːn/ /ˈnɛptʃuːn/ pn
Neptunus
(astronomy) The eighth planet in our solar system, represented in astronomy and astrology by ♆.
(Roman mythology) The god of the ocean and of earthquakes, equivalent to Poseidon in Greek mythology.

Nestorian more Nestorian most Nestorian adj
nestoriaans
(sometimes, pejorative) Relating to teachings or to the followers of Nestorius.

Netherlander /ˈnɛðɚˌlændɚ/ Netherlanders n
Nederlander Nederlandse
Someone from the Netherlands

Netherlands /ˈnɛðələndz/ /ˈnɛðɚləndz/ adj
Nederlands Hollands
Of, from or relating to the Netherlands.

Netherlands /ˈnɛðələndz/ /ˈnɛðɚləndz/ the Netherlands pn
Nederland
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Netherlands Antilles pn
Nederlandse Antillen
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Netherlands New Guinea pn
Nederlands-Nieuw-Guinea
colonial territory of the Netherlands, present-day West Papua or Western New Guinea.

Neutral Moresnet /ˈn(j)uːtɹəl ˌmɔɹəsˈnɛt/ pn
Neutraal Moresnet
A small European state, in present-day Belgium, that existed from 1816 to 1930.

New Amsterdam pn
Nieuw-Amsterdam
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New Caledonia /ˈnjuː ˌkæl.əˈdəʊ.ni.ə/ /ˈnjuː ˌkæl.ɪˈdəʊ.ni.ə/ /ˈnu ˌkæl.əˈdoʊ.ni.ə/ /ˈnu ˌkæl.ɪˈdoʊ.ni.ə/ pn
Nieuw-Caledonië
(historical) A district of the west coast of British North America traded by the Hudson's Bay Company. It became the colony of British Columbia in 1858.

New Caledonian adj
Nieuw-Caledonisch
of, from, or pertaining to New Caledonia (either sense), its people or language.

New Caledonian New Caledonians n
Nieuw-Caledonische Nieuw-Caledoniër
A person from New Caledonia (either sense) or of New Caledonian descent.

New Delhi /n(j)uː ˈdɛli/ pn
New Delhi Nieuw-Delhi
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(figurative, metonym) The government of India.

New England pn
Nieuw-Engeland New England
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New English pn
Nieuwengels
The form of the English language spoken since the Great Vowel Shift in England, completed in roughly 1550.

New Guinea /n(j)uː ˈɡɪn.i/ /ˌnjuː ˈɡɪ.ni/ [njuː ˈɡɪn.i] [nu ˈɡɪn.i] pn
Nieuw-Guinea
A large Oceanian island in the Pacific Ocean, north of Australia, whose territory is divided between Indonesia in the west and Papua New Guinea in the east.

New Hebrides /ˌnjuː ˈhɛbɹɪdiz/ pn
Nieuwe Hebriden
(historical) A group of islands in the Pacific, now forming the state of Vanuatu.

New Holland pn
Niew Hollandt
(obsolete) The continent and the country of Australia.

New Jersey /njuː ˈdʒɜːzi/ /nuːˈdʒɝzi/ pn
New Jersey
A northeast state of the United States of America. Capital: Trenton.

New Latin pn
Neolatijn
The reformed Latin language as written or spoken as a lingua franca from 14th century Renaissance Latin to Contemporary Latin in the late 19th century.

New Mexico /nju ˈmɛk.sɪ.koʊ/ /njuː mɛk.sɪ.kəʊ/ /nu ˈmɛk.sɪ.koʊ/ pn
Nieuw-Mexico New Mexico
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New Norwegian pn
Nieuwnoors Nynorsk
Nynorsk; Norwegian as spoken after 1500, and the written language that is based on this

New Objectivity pn
Nieuwe Zakelijkheid
An anti-expressionist artistic movement of the first half of the twentieth century that espoused direct, unadorned, matter-of-fact aesthetics.

New Orleans /n(j)uː ˈɔɹliːnz/ /nuː ˈɔɹlənz/ /ˈn(j)uː ɔɹˈliːnz/ /ˈnɔɹlənz/ /ˈnɔːlənz/ /ˌnuː ˈɔɹ.li.ənz/ /ˌnuː ˈɔɹ.lɛ.ənz/ pn
New Orleans Nieuw-Orleans Nieuw-Orléans
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New Rochelle /njuː ɹɒˈʃɛl/ /njuː ɹəˈʃɛl/ /ˌnu ɹəˈʃɛl/ pn
New Rochelle
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New South Wales pn
Nieuw-Zuid-Wales
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New Spain pn
Nieuw-Spanje
(historical) The colony comprising Spain's territorial possessions in the New World north of the Isthmus of Panama, established following the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire in 1521.

New Testament pn
Nieuwe Testament
The second half of the Christian Bible, which includes the four Gospels, the Book of Acts, the Epistles, and the Book of Revelation.

New World /n(j)u wɝld/ /njuː wɜːld/ pn
Nieuwe Wereld
The Americas and Oceania.

New World sparrow New World sparrows n
Amerikaanse gors
Any oscine passerine bird of the speciose American family Passerellidae.

New Year New Years n
Nieuwjaar
A period covering the first few days of a calendar year.
In particular, January 1 in the Julian and Gregorian calendar (New Year’s Day) and the days following.

New Year's Eve New Year's Eves pn
oudjaar Oudejaarsavond
The holiday occurring on the last day of the year, celebrated on December 31st in cultures following the Gregorian calendar

New Year's resolution /ˈn(j)u jɪɹz ˌɹɛzəˈl(j)uʃ(ə)n/ /ˈnjuː jɪəz ˌɹɛzəˈluːʃ(ə)n/ New Year's resolutions n
goede voornemen
A vow that one makes on New Year's Eve or New Year's Day for the coming year.

New York /njuː ˈjɔːk/ /nu ˈjɔək/ /nu ˈjɔɹk/ [nɪ ˈjɔək] [ɲɔək] pn
New York
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New York County, a county of New York, coterminous with the Borough of Manhattan.

New York City pn
New York
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New Yorker New Yorkers n
New Yorker New Yorkse
A native or resident of the state of New York in the United States of America.
A native or resident of New York City.

New Yorkian more New Yorkian most New Yorkian adj
New Yorks
Of, relating to, or characteristic of, New York.

New Zealand /- ˈziː-/ /nju ˈziː.lənd/ /njʉː ˈzɪələnd/ /nu ˈzi.lənd/ /ˌnjuː -/ /ˌnu -/ [-ˈzeə-] [njʉ ˈzɪəɫənd] pn
Nieuw-Zeeland
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The Realm of New Zealand, including the Cook Islands, Niue, Tokelau and the Ross Dependency.

New Zealand falcon New Zealand falcons n
Nieuw-Zeelandse valk
A species of falcon endemic to New Zealand, Falco novaeseelandiae.

New Zealand scaup New Zealand scaups n
Nieuw-Zeelandse topper
A duck of the Anatinae subfamily endemic to New Zealand; Aythya novaeseelandiae.

New Zealander /ˌnjuː ˈziːləndə(ɹ)/ New Zealanders n
Nieuw-Zeelander Nieuw-Zeelandse
A person from New Zealand or of New Zealand descent.

New Zealandic adj
Nieuw-Zeelands
(rare, nonstandard) Of, from, or pertaining to New Zealand

New Zealandress New Zealandresses n
Nieuw-Zeelandse
(rare, mostly, obsolete) A female New Zealander.

Newcastle disease n
ziekte van Newcastle
A highly contagious disease of poultry, caused by the Newcastle disease virus.

Newfoundland /ˈn(j)u.fəndlənd/ /ˈn(j)u.fəndˌlænd/ /ˈnjuː.fənd.lænd/ /ˈnjuː.fənd.lənd/ /ˈnjuːˌfaʊnd.lənd/ /ˈnu.fənd.lənd/ /ˈnu.fəndˌlænd/ /ˈnuˌfaʊnd.lænd/ /ˈnuˌfaʊnd.lənd/ /ˌn(j)u.fəndˈlænd/ /ˌnjuːˈfaʊnd.lænd/ pn
Newfoundland
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Newman /ˈnjuːmən/ /ˈnumən/ pn
Nijman
A surname transferred from the nickname.
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Newspeak pn
Newspeak
(computer languages) A highly dynamic and reflective programming language descended from Smalltalk, supporting both object-oriented and functional programming.

Niagara Falls pn
Niagarawatervallen
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Niamey /njɑːˈmeɪ/ pn
Niamey
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Nibelung Nibelungen Nibelungs n
Neveling
(Germanic, _, mythology) A member of a supernatural underground race that guarded treasures and gold searched for and eventually seized by Siegfried.

Nicaragua /ˌnɪk.əɹˈæɡ.ju.ə/ /ˌnɪk.əˈɹɑ.ɡwə/ pn
Nicaragua
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Nicaraguan adj
Nicaraguaans
Of, from, or pertaining to Nicaragua or the people of Nicaragua.

Nicaraguan Nicaraguans n
Nicaraguaan Nicaraguaanse
A person from Nicaragua or of Nicaraguan descent.

Nice /niːs/ pn
Nice
A surname. (pronounced /ni:s/ or /naɪs/)

Nicene Creed pn
geloofsbelijdenis van Nicea geloofsbelijdenis van Nicea-Constantinopel
The first official creed of the early Christian church, stating the basic tenets of the Christian faith, including the nature of the Holy Trinity.

Nicholas /ˈnɪk.ləs/ /ˈnɪk.ə.ləs/ Nicholases pn
Nicolaas
A en given name. Best known for St. Nicholas of Myre, on whom Father Christmas is based.

Nicodemite /nɪkəˈdiːmʌɪt/ Nicodemites n
nicodemiet

Nicodemus pn
Nicodemus
A Pharisee, a secret follower of Jesus in the New Testament.

Nicosia /ˌnɪkoʊˈsiə/ /ˌnɪkəˈsiːə/ pn
Nicosia
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Niger /niːˈʒɛə(ɹ)/ /niːˈʒɛɚ/ /ˈnaɪ.d͡ʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈnaɪ.d͡ʒɚ/ pn
Niger
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Nigeria /naɪˈd͡ʒiː.ɹi.ə/ /naɪˈd͡ʒɪə.ɹɪə/ /naɪˈd͡ʒɪɹ.i.ə/ pn
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Nigerian /naɪˈd͡ʒɪəɹɪən/ /naɪˈd͡ʒɪɹiən/ adj
Nigeriaans Nigeriaanse
Of, from, or pertaining to Nigeria, the Nigerian people or culture.

Nigerian /naɪˈd͡ʒɪəɹɪən/ /naɪˈd͡ʒɪɹiən/ Nigerians n
Nigeriaan Nigeriaanse
A person from Nigeria or of Nigerian descent.

Nigerien /naɪˌdʒɪɹiˈɛn/ /niːˈʒɛəɹɪən/ adj
Nigerees
Of, from, or pertaining to Niger or the Nigerien people.

Nigerien /naɪˌdʒɪɹiˈɛn/ /niːˈʒɛəɹɪən/ Nigeriens n
Nigerees Nigerese
A person from Niger or of Nigerien descent.

Nihilism /ˈnaɪ.(h)ɪ.lɪ.z(ə)m/ /ˈnaɪ.əˌlɪ.z(ə)m/ /ˈni.ə-/ /ˈniː-/ /ˈnɪ-/ [-(h)ɨ̞-] pn
Nihilisme
(Russia, politics, historical) A movement of the 1860s that rejected all authority and promoted the use of violence for political change.

Nijmegen pn
Nijmegen
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Nike /ˈnaɪki(ː)/ pn
Nikè
(Greek god) The goddess of victory and triumph; Athena's companion.

Nile /naɪl/ pn
Nijl
A large river in Africa flowing through Khartoum and Cairo into the Mediterranean Sea, usually considered to be the longest river in the world.

Nilo-Saharan adj
Nilo-Saharaans

Nintendo /nɪnˈtɛndoʊ/ /nɪnˈtɛndəʊ/ Nintendos n
Nintendo
(video games) A Nintendo Entertainment System, or other video game system made by Nintendo.

Nitrian adj
Nitrisch
Pertaining to the Wadi El-Natrun or the Nitrian Desert.

Niue /ˈnjuːeɪ/ pn
Niue
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Nivkh /ni(ː)fk/ /nɪvk/ /nɪvx/ pn
Nivch
The language isolate spoken by the Nivkh.

Nivôse /niˈvoʊz/ /nɪˈvəʊz/ Nivôses pn
nivôse sneeuwmaand
(historical) The fourth month of the French Republican Calendar, from December 21, 22 or 23 to January 19, 20 or 21.

Nizhny Novgorod /ˌnɪʒ.ni ˈnɑv.ɡə.ɹɑd/ /ˌnɪʒ.ni ˈnɒv.ɡə.ɹɒd/ /ˌnɪʒ.ni ˈnɔːv.ɡə.ɹət/ pn
Nizjni Novgorod
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Nièvre pn
Nièvre
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No. Nos. n
nr nº
abbreviation of "number"

Noah /ˈnoʊə/ /ˈnəʊə/ Noahs pn
Noach Noë
A en given name.
The 71st sura (chapter) of the Qur'an.

Noah's ark pn
ark van Noach
The vessel built by Noah under God's instructions, as described in Genesis and the Quran.

Nobel Prize /noʊˈbɛl ˌpɹaɪz/ /ˈnoʊˌbɛl ˈpɹaɪz/ Nobel Prizes n
Nobelprijs
Any of the international prizes awarded annually by the Nobel Foundation for outstanding achievements in the fields of physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature and for the promotion of world peace; or the prize in economics awarded by the Swedish National Bank, in memorial of Alfred Nobel.

Nogai /noʊˈɡaɪ/ Nogai Nogais n
Nogai
A member of the Turkic people who speak this language.

Nord /nɔɚ/ /nɔɚd/ /nɔː/ /nɔːd/ pn
Noord Noorderdepartement
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Nordic countries n
Noordse landen
the Nordic countries collectively

Norfolk Island /ˈnɔɹ.fɔk ˈaɪ.lənd/ /ˈnɔː.fək ˈaɪ.lənd/ pn
Norfolkeiland
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Norman /ˈnɔɹmən/ /ˈnɔːmən/ adj
Normandisch
Of or pertaining to Normandy or its inhabitants (present or past).

Norman /ˈnɔɹmən/ /ˈnɔːmən/ Normans n
Normandiër
A person whose ancestors are from Normandy or who resides in Normandy.
Noorman
(rare) A Northman.

Norman /ˈnɔɹmən/ /ˈnɔːmən/ pn
Normandisch
The langue d'oïl variant, closely related to the French of Île-de-France (i.e. Paris), spoken in Normandy and the Channel Islands, and was for several centuries the ruling language of England (see Anglo-Norman).

Normandy /ˈnɔː(ɹ)məndi/ pn
Normandië
Ellipsis of Duchy of Normandy.

Norn pn
Norn
An extinct North Germanic language once spoken on the Shetland and Orkney Islands.

Norse /noɹs/ /nɔːs/ /nɔːɹs/ [no̞ɹs] n
microscoop microscopie
(US, _, printing, rare, dated) A size of type between Saxon and excelsior, 2+1⁄2-point type.

North Africa pn
Noord-Afrika
The northern part of the continent of Africa, usually referring to specifically the regions north of the Sahara Desert where Arabic is widely spoken as a mother tongue.

North African adj
Noord-Afrikaans
Of or pertaining to North Africa

North African North Africans n
Noord-Afrikaan Noord-Afrikaanse
Native or inhabitant of North Africa

North America /ˌnɔː(ɹ)θ əˈmɛɹɪkə/ pn
Noord-Amerika
The continent that is the northern part of the Americas; that part east of the Pacific Ocean, west of the Atlantic Ocean, north of South America and south of the Arctic Ocean.

North American adj
Noord-Amerikaans
Of, or relating to North America.

North American North Americans n
Noord-Amerikaan Noord-Amerikaanse
An individual residing in or originating from North America.

North Atlantic adj
Noord-Atlantisch
Pertaining to the North Atlantic Ocean or locations adjacent to it.

North Atlantic pn
Noord-Atlantische Oceaan
The portion of the Atlantic Ocean that lies primarily between North America and the northeast coast of South America to the east, and Europe and the northwest coast of Africa to the west.

North Brabant pn
Noord-Brabant
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North Carolina /ˌnɔɹθ kæɹəˈlaːnə/ /ˌnɔɹθ kɛɹəˈlaɪnə/ /ˌnɔːθ kæəˈlaːnə/ /ˌnɔːθ kæɹ.əˈlaɪn.ə/ /ˌnɔːθ kæɹəˈlaːnə/ pn
Noord-Carolina North Carolina
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North Dakota /ˈnɔɹθ dəˈkoʊ.tə/ pn
Noord-Dakota
University of North Dakota.

North East pn
Noord-Oost-Engeland North East England
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North Frisian adj
Noordfries
Pertaining to the North Frisians.

North Frisian North Frisians n
Noordfries
A person belonging to or descended from the people.

North Frisian pn
Noordfries
A Frisian language, or group of languages, spoken in coastal Germany and some parts of Denmark.

North Germanic pn
Noord-Germaans
(linguistics) A branch of the Germanic language family which comprises Danish, Faroese, Icelandic, Norwegian and Swedish

North Holland pn
Noord-Holland
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North Island pn
Noordereiland
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North Karelia pn
Noord-Karelië
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North Korea /noɹθ ˌkəˈɹi.ə/ /nɔːθ ˌkəˈɹiː.ə/ pn
Noord-Korea
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North Korean adj
Noord-Koreaans
Of, from, or pertaining to North Korea, the North Korean people or the North Korean language.

North Korean North Koreans n
Noord-Koreaan Noord-Koreaanse
A citizen or resident of North Korea.

North Macedonia /noɹθ ˌmæs.əˈdoʊ.ni.ə/ /noɹθ ˌmæs.əˈdoʊn.jə/ /nɔːθ ˌmæs.əˈdəʊ.nɪ.ə/ pn
Noord-Macedonië
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North Pole pn
Noordpool
(geography) The Geographic North Pole or Terrestrial North Pole; the point which north is oriented towards, and therefore the northernmost point on Earth (having a latitude of 90°).

North Rhine-Westphalia pn
Noordrijn-Westfalen Noord-Rijnland-Westfalen
The most populous of the 16 component states of Germany, located in the west of the country.

North Sea pn
Noordzee
A marginal sea of the Atlantic Ocean between Britain (in the west), Scandinavia (in the east) and Germany, Netherlands, Belgium and France (in the south).

North Yorkshire pn
Noord-Yorkshire North Yorkshire
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Northern Cyprus pn
Noord-Cyprus
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Northern Europe pn
Noord-Europa
A sociopolitical region of Europe including such countries as Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.

Northern European adj
Noord-Europees
Of, from, or pertaining to Northern Europe, its people, or its culture.

Northern European Northern Europeans n
Noord-Europeaan Noord-Europese
A Northern European person; one who comes from or lives in Northern Europe.

Northern Hemisphere Northern Hemispheres n
noordelijke halfrond
The hemisphere of the Earth (or any celestial body) to the north of its equator.

Northern Ireland /ˈnɔː(ɹ)ðə(ɹ)n ˈaiə(ɹ)lənd/ pn
Noord-Ierland
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Northern Irish n
Noord-Iers
Anyone born on Northern Ireland.

Northern Mariana Islands /ˈnɔɹ.ðɚn ˌmɛɹ.iˈæn.ə ˈaɪ.ləndz/ /ˈnɔː.ðən ˌmæɹ.iˈæn.ə ˈaɪ.ləndz/ pn
Noordelijke Marianen
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Northern Marianas pn
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Northern Rhodesia pn
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Northern Sami pn
Noord-Samisch Noordelijk Sami
The most widely spoken Sami language; it is spoken in northern Norway, Sweden, and Finland. It includes three dialects: Torne, Finnmark and Sea Sami.

Northern Territory /ˈnɔːðən ˈtɛɹɪt(ə)ɹi/ pn
Noordelijk Territorium
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Northwest Germanic adj
Noordwest-Germaans

Northwest Passage pn
Noordwestelijke Doorvaart
(geography, nautical) The sea route through the Canadian Arctic Archipelago in the Arctic Ocean, connecting the Atlantic and the Pacific oceans, between the Baffin Bay and the Beaufort Sea.

Northwest Territories pn
Noordwest Territoria
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Norwalk virus Norwalk viruses n
norwalkvirus
Any of several virus strains in genus Norovirus that cause acute gastrointestinal infection.

Norway /ˈnɔɹ.weɪ/ /ˈnɔː.weɪ/ pn
Noorwegen
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Norway maple Norway maples n
noorse esdoorn
Acer platanoides, a species of maple native to most of Europe, the Caucasus and northern Turkey.

Norway spruce Norway spruces n
fijnspar
A species of spruce native to Europe and naturalized in temperate northeastern North America, Picea abies.

Norwegian /nɔɹ.ˈwi.d͡ʒən/ /nɔː.ˈwiː.d͡ʒən/ more Norwegian most Norwegian adj
Noors
Of or pertaining to Norway (the country)
Of or pertaining to the Norwegian people
Of or pertaining to the Norwegian language

Norwegian /nɔɹ.ˈwi.d͡ʒən/ /nɔː.ˈwiː.d͡ʒən/ Norwegians n
Noor Noorse
A native of Norway.
Noors
(uncountable) The language of Norway, which has two official forms (written standards): Bokmål and Nynorsk.

Norwegian Sea pn
Noorse Zee
The northernmost part of the Atlantic Ocean, located northwest of Norway.

Nostratic /nɑːˈstɹætɪk/ /nɒˈstɹætɪk/ pn
Nostratisch
A conjectural and not widely accepted grouping of languages including the Indo-European, Uralic, Altaic, Chukchi-Kamchatkan, Eskimo-Aleut, Dravidian, Elamite, Sumerian, Kartvelian, and Afroasiatic languages, and less commonly including the Aegean and Ainu languages as well.

Nouméa /nuːˈmeɪ.ə/ pn
Nouméa
The capital of the French overseas possession New Caledonia, a natural South Sea port on its main island

Nouvelle-Aquitaine pn
Nieuw-Aquitanië Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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Nova Kakhovka pn
Nova Kachovka
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Nova Scotia /ˌnoʊ.və ˈskoʊ.ʃə/ /ˌnəʊ.və ˈskəʊ.ʃə/ pn
Nieuw-Schotland Nova Scotia
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Novatian pn
Novatius
A Roman priest, who became an antipope against St. Cornelius in 251 AD, and considered by the Catholic Church to be a schismatic heresiarch as founder of a Christian sect known as Novatianism

Novaya Zemlya pn
Nova Zembla
An archipelago in the Arctic Ocean in the north of Russia, administered by Arkhangelsk oblast.

November /noʊˈvɛmbɚ/ /nəʊˈvɛmbə/ /nəˈvɛmbə/ Novembers pn
november slachtmaand
The eleventh month of the Gregorian calendar, following October and preceding December. Abbreviation: Nov or Nov.

Novial pn
Novial
An international auxiliary language, or interlanguage, published by the Danish linguist Otto Jespersen in 1928.

Novorossiysk pn
Novorossiejsk
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Nowruz /noʊ̯ˈɹuz/ /nəʊ̯ˈɹuːz/ pn
Noroez
New Year in the Iranian/Zoroastrian calendar, celebrated on the spring equinox.

Nubia pn
Nubië
The region of the valley of the upper Nile, now part of Sudan (Upper Nubia) and far-southern Egypt (Lower Nubia);(by extension, historical) the polity ruling said region.

Nuku'alofa /ˌnuku.əˈloʊfə/ pn
Nuku'alofa
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Numbers pn
Numeri
The Book of Numbers, the fourth of the Books of Moses in the Old Testament of the Bible, the fourth book in the Torah.

Numidia /n(j)uˈmɪdiə/ pn
Numidië
An ancient Berber kingdom located in northern Africa.

Nur-Sultan /ˈnʊəsəltɑːn/ /ˈnʊɹsəlˌtɑːn/ /ˌnʊəsəlˈtɑːn/ pn
Noer-Soeltan Nur-Sultan
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Nuremberg /ˈn(j)ʊɹəmbɚɡ/ /ˈnjʊəɹəmbəɡ/ pn
Neurenberg
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The trial of Nazi criminals that took place there, after World War II.

Nuremberg defense /ˈn(j)ʊɹəmˌbɚɡ dɪˈfɛns/ /ˈnjʊəɹəmbəːɡ dɪˈfɛns/ Nuremberg defenses n
bevel is bevel
(ethics, international law, idiomatic) An explanation offered as an excuse for behaving in a criminal or wrongful manner, claiming that one acted in this way because one was ordered by others (particularly superiors) to do so.

Nutella /nuːˈtɛlə/ /nʌˈtɛlə/ pn
Nutella choco
A sweet spread made from hazelnuts, sugar, vegetable oils, cocoa solids and skimmed milk, generically called chocolate spread.

Nuuk pn
Nuuk
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Nynorsk /ˈninɔɹsk/ /ˈniːnɔːsk/ /ˈnjuːnɔːsk/ /ˈnunɔɹsk/ pn
Nynorsk Nieuwnoors
One of the two major written standards (language variants) of Norwegian.

Nyx pn
Nox Nyx
(Greek mythology) The primordial goddess of night.

OAS pn
OAS
Initialism of Organization of American States.

OK /əˈkeɪ/ /ˌoʊˈkeɪ/ /ˌəʊˈkeɪ/ more OK most OK adj
oké
All right, acceptable, permitted.

OK /əˈkeɪ/ /ˌoʊˈkeɪ/ /ˌəʊˈkeɪ/ OK's OKs n
oké goedkeuring groen licht
Endorsement; approval; acceptance; acquiescence.

OK /əˈkeɪ/ /ˌoʊˈkeɪ/ /ˌəʊˈkeɪ/ v
akkoord
(transitive) To approve; to accept; to acquiesce to.
OK akkoord
(transitive, computing) To confirm by activating a button marked OK.

OSCE pn
OVSE
(politics) Initialism of Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe.

Oakland /ˈoʊklənd/ pn
Oakland
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Oath of Abjuration pn
Akte van Verlating

Obadiah /ˌoʊbəˈdaɪə/ pn
Obadja
A book of the Old Testament of the Bible, and of the Tanakh.

Obama /oʊˈbɑ.mə/ /əʊˈbɑː.mə/ Obamas pn
Obama
An African surname from Luo.

Occam's razor pn
Ockhams scheermes
(epistemology) The principle of preferring the simplest of competing theories.

Occitan /ˈɑksəˌtæn/ /ˈɑksɪˌtæn/ /ˈɒksəˌtæn/ /ˈɒksɪˌtæn/ pn
Occitaans
A Romance language spoken in Occitania, a region of Europe that includes Southern France, Auvergne, Limousin, and some parts of Catalonia and Italy.

Occitania pn
Occitanië
A region of Europe corresponding to Southern France, Auvergne, Limousin, and some parts of Catalonia and Italy, where the Occitan language was widely spoken and is still spoken.

Oceania /-njə/ /ˌoʊ.ʃiˈæn.i.ə/ /ˌɐʉ.ʃiːˈaː.ni.ə/ /ˌəʉ.ʃiˈaː.ni.ə/ /ˌəʊ.ʃiˈɑː.nɪə/ pn
Oceanië
A geographical region or continent composed of many islands (Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia) plus Australasia. It is located between Asia, Antarctica and the Americas.

Oceanian adj
Oceanisch
From or relating to Oceania (geographical region or continent).

Oceanian Oceanians n
Oceanische Oceaniër
Someone from Oceania (geographical region or continent).

October /ɑkˈtoʊbəɹ/ /ɒkˈtəʊbə/ [ɑkˈtʰoʊbɚ] Octobers pn
oktober
The tenth month of the Gregorian calendar, following September and preceding November. Abbreviation: Oct.

Odessa /əʊˈdɛsə/ pn
Odessa
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Odin /oʊdɪn/ /əʊdɪn/ pn
Odin Wodan
(Norse mythology, and, paganism) A major Germanic god, often described as chief of the pantheon, in his Norse form a member of the Æsir, married to Frigg and associated with knowledge, poetry and war. Wednesday refers to him by way of interpretatio germanica.

Odisha /oː.ɖɪ.ˈʃaː/ pn
Orissa
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Odoacer /ˌoʊdoʊˈeɪsər/ /ˌɒdəʊˈeɪsə/ pn
Odoaker
Flavius Odoacer, the first king of Italy

Odyssey /ˈɑ.də.si/ /ˈɑ.dɪ.si/ /ˈɒ.də.si/ pn
Odyssee
An epic poem, ascribed to Homer, that describes the journey of Odysseus after the fall of Troy.

Oghuz /oʊˈɡuːz/ n
Oguzen
A group of south-western Turkic people, including the Turks and Turkmens

Ohm's law pn
wet van Ohm
(physics) Ohm's observation that the direct current flowing in an electrical circuit consisting only of resistances is directly proportional to the voltage applied.

Oise /wɑːz/ pn
Oise
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Ojibwe /əˈdʒɪbweɪ/ Ojibwe Ojibwes pn
Ojibwa Ojibwe
The language spoken by the native Algonquin people of central Canada, one of a closely related group of languages and dialects of the Algonquian branch of the Algic language family.
Ojibwa Ojibway
A member of a native Algonquin people of central Canada.

Okazaki fragment Okazaki fragments n
Okazaki-fragment
(genetics, often, _, in the plural) One of many short, newly synthesized DNA fragments formed on the lagging template strand (i.e. lagging strand) during DNA replication.

Okinawa rail Okinawa rails n
okinawaral
A species of rail, Gallirallus okinawae, endemic to Okinawa Island in Japan.

Okinawan pn
Okinawaans
A Ryukyuan language of Okinawa.

Olaf /ˈoʊl.æf/ /ˈoʊl.ɑːf/ /ˈoʊl.əf/ /ˈəʊl.æf/ /ˈəʊl.ɑːf/ /ˈəʊl.əf/ pn
Olaf
A en given name.

Old Catholic adj
oudkatholiek
Pertaining to a group of churches that split from the Roman Catholic Church over the dogma of papal infallibility, which they did not agree with.

Old Church Slavonic pn
Oudkerkslavisch
The first literary and liturgical Slavic language.

Old Dutch pn
Oudnederlands
A branch of Old Low Franconian, with a Frisian substrate, spoken and written during the Middle Ages (c. 9th to 12th century) in the Netherlands and the northern part of present-day Belgium, as well as in areas of northern France along the North Sea coast and adjoining Belgium. This language represents the first attested stage of the Dutch language and its dialects, being succeeded by Middle Dutch in the later Middle Ages.

Old East Slavic pn
Oudrussisch
(historical) A Slavic language used from the 10th to the 14th centuries by East Slavs in the state of Kievan Rus and its successors. The ancestor of Belarusian, Russian, Rusyn and Ukrainian.

Old English pn
Angelsaksisch Oudengels
(linguistics, history) The ancestor language of Modern English, also called Anglo-Saxon, spoken in most of Britain from about 400 to 1100.

Old French pn
Oudfrans
The French language as spoken or written from the 9th to the early 14th century.

Old Frisian pn
Oudfries
a West Germanic language spoken on parts of the North Sea coast of modern Netherlands and Germany until the 16th century

Old High German adj
Oudhoogduits
Concerning the Old High German language.

Old High German pn
Oudhoogduits
The early recorded form of the High German language, spoken from the 8th century to the 12th century.

Old Irish pn
Oudiers
The Irish language as attested from the sixth to the tenth centuries C.E., the oldest form of the Goidelic languages for which extensive texts (written in the Latin alphabet) are extant.

Old Latin pn
Oudlatijn Vroeglatijn
The Latin language in the period before the age of Classical Latin; particularly Latin before 75 BC.

Old Low Franconian pn
Oudnederfrankisch
The West Germanic language that is the ancestor of modern Dutch and its varieties.

Old Norse pn
Oudnoords Oudnoors
The language of Scandinavia until the 14th century, the common ancestor of modern Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Faroese, and Icelandic.

Old Norwegian pn
Oudnoors
The Old Norse language as spoken and written in Norway in the Middle Ages.

Old Persian pn
Oudperzisch
The ancestor language of Middle Persian, and via it of New Persian language. Attested in Old Persian cuneiform, in the period 525 B.C.E. - 300 B.C.E..

Old Prussian pn
Oudpruisisch
An extinct Baltic language, once spoken by the Old Prussians, the indigenous peoples of the historical region of Prussia (now north-eastern Poland, the Kaliningrad Oblast of Russia and Lithuania).

Old Saxon n
Oudsaksisch
A west Germanic language historically tied to Anglo-Saxon and Old Low Franconian.

Old Slavonic pn
Oudkerkslavisch
Old Church Slavonic language
Oerslavisch
Proto-Slavic language

Old Spanish n
Oudspaans
Western Ibero-Romance language that was spoken on the Iberian Peninsula from the 10th century until roughly the beginning of the 15th century, before a consonantic readjustment gave rise to the evolution of Modern Spanish, differentiating Spanish proper from Judæo-Spanish and Haketia.

Old Swedish pn
Oudzweeds
The medieval form of the Swedish language, markedly different from the modern language in having more complex case and gender systems.

Old Testament pn
Oude Testament
(religion, chiefly, Christianity) The first major part of the Christian Bible, covering events before the coming of Christ, corresponding roughly to the Jewish Tanakh. Usually subdivided into the categories of law, history, poetry (or wisdom books), and prophecy.

Old Turkic pn
Gökturks Oerturks Oudturks
The earliest attested Turkic language, found in inscriptions by the Göktürks and the Uyghurs in ca. the 7th to 13th centuries.

Old Welsh pn
Oudwelsh
The Welsh language as it existed from about 800 until the early twelfth century (when it developed into Middle Welsh), not readily intelligible to modern Welsh speakers.

Old West pn
Oude Westen Wilde Westen
(historical) The western part of the United States during the 19th-century era of expansion and settlement.

Old World pn
Oude Wereld
The Eastern Hemisphere, especially Europe, Africa and Asia.

Old World flycatcher Old World flycatchers n
vliegenvanger
Any of various small birds of the passerine family Muscicapidae, of Africa and Eurasia; a muscicapid.

Old World vulture Old World vultures n
gier van de Oude Wereld
Any of the large scavenging birds found in the Old World and belonging to the family Accipitridae.

Olenekian pn
Olenekien
(geology, paleontology) A subdivision of the Triassic period.

Oliver /ˈɑlɪvɚ/ /ˈɒlɪvə/ Olivers pn
Oliver
A en given name.

Olivier salad Olivier salads n
huzarensalade
A traditional Russian salad of mainly boiled vegetables dressed with mayonnaise.

Oltenia /oʊlˈtɛni.ə/ pn
Oltenië
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Olympiad /-əd/ /oʊˈlɪmpiˌæd/ /əˈlɪmpiæd/ Olympiads n
olympiade
(by, _, extension, usually, _, preceded, _) A competition aspiring to the importance of the Olympic Games or considered similar to them, especially one occurring at 4-year intervals, representing a national or international range of amateur student rather than professional adult competition, and/or requiring the highest level of ability in the field for success.

Olympic /oʊˈlɪm.pɪk/ /əˈlɪm.pɪk/ adj
olympisch olympische Olympisch
(rare) Of or pertaining to Olympus, a mountain of Thessaly, fabled as the seat of the gods.

Olympic Games pn
Olympische Spelen
An international multi-sport event (inspired by the ancient festival) taking place every fourth year. [from 19th c.]

Olympic Winter Games pn
Olympische Winterspelen
The winter counterpart to the summer Olympic Games, featuring winter sports.

Olympics pn
olympiade
The Olympic Games.

Oléron pn
Oléron
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Oman /oʊˈmæn/ /oʊˈmɑn/ /əʊˈmɑːn/ /əˈmɑːn/ pn
Oman
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Onega pn
Onegameer
a freshwater lake in the north-west European part of Russia, located on the territory of Republic of Karelia, Leningrad Oblast and Vologda Oblast

Ontario /ɑnˈtɛəɹ.i.oʊ/ /ɒnˈtæɹ.i.o/ /ɒnˈtɛə.ɹi.o/ /ɒnˈtɛə.ɹi.əʊ/ pn
Ontario Ontariomeer
A lake, Lake Ontario, between Ontario province and New York State.

Oort Cloud /ˈɔːrt klaʊd/ pn
Oortwolk
(astronomy) The Solar System's Oort cloud, extending from 50,000 to 100,000 astronomical units (approximately 1 light year) from the sun; supposedly the source of most comets around the Solar System.

Ophiuchus /ˌoʊ.fiˈjuː.kəs/ /ˌɑf.iˈjuː.kəs/ pn
Slangendrager
(zodiac constellations) A zodiacal constellation of the northern summer said to depict a man (Asclepius) holding a serpent; the serpent is the constellation Serpens.

Orange Free State pn
Oranje Vrijstaat
(historical) A former province of South Africa (1910–1994), now the province of Free State.

Orange Order pn
Oranjeorde
A Northern Ireland religious and political organisation, loyal to the British crown and with strong anti-Catholicism policies.

Orange-Nassau pn
Oranje-Nassau
The royal house or family of the Netherlands.

Oranjestad /ɒˈɹænjəstɑːt/ /ɔːˈɹɑːnjəstɑːt/ pn
Oranjestad
The capital city of Aruba.
The capital city of Sint Eustatius.

Orchies pn
Oorschie
A commune in the département of Nord, in the region of Hauts-de-France, in France, near its border with Belgium.

Ore Mountains pn
Ertsgebergte
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Oriental /ɒɹiˈɛntəl/ /ɔːɹiˈɛntəl/ more Oriental most Oriental adj
oosters oriëntaal
Pertaining to the regions east of the Mediterranean, beyond the Roman Empire or the early Christian world; of the Near East, the Middle East or the Far East, now especially relating to East Asia. [from 15th c.]

Oriental /ɒɹiˈɛntəl/ /ɔːɹiˈɛntəl/ Orientals n
Oosterling
(archaic) A person from the eastern region of a place. [15th–19th c.]

Oriental Mindoro pn
Oriental Mindoro
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Oriental darter Oriental darters n
Indische slangenhalsvogel
(zoology) A bird (Anhinga melanogaster) of Southeast Asia

Oriental studies n
oriëntalistiek
(humanities) an academic field of study that embraces Near Eastern and Far Eastern societies and cultures, languages, peoples, history and archaeology

Orinoco /ˌoɹ.ɪˈnoʊ.koʊ/ /ˌoʊ.ɹɪˈnoʊ.koʊ/ /ˌɒɹɪˈnəʊkəʊ/ pn
Orinoco
The Orinoco river basin of Venezuela.

Oristano pn
Oristano
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Oriya pn
Oriya
Odia, the language spoken in the state of Odisha, India.

Orleans /ˈɔɹ.li.ənz/ /ˈɔɹ.liːnz/ /ˈɔː.li.ənz/ pn
Orléans
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Orpheus /ˈɔɹfi.əs/ /ˈɔɹfjuːs/ pn
Orpheus
(Greek mythology) A Thracian musician and poet, who failed to retrieve his wife Eurydice from Hades.

Orphic more Orphic most Orphic adj
orfisch
(Greek mythology) Of or pertaining to Orphism and its doctrines and rituals.

Orthodox more Orthodox most Orthodox adj
Oosters-orthodox orthodox
(Christianity, loosely) Of or pertaining to a particular Orthodox Church, usually the Eastern Orthodox Church, sometimes the Oriental Orthodox Church or the Church of the East.

Orthodox Church Orthodox Churches n
Orthodoxe Kerk
The Eastern body of Christendom

Orthodoxy /ˈɔːɹθədɑːksi/ /ˈɔːθədɒksi/ pn
orthodoxie
The aggregate of the definitive elements of the Eastern Orthodox Church, such as its faith, worship, theology, and traditions.

Orwellian /ɔɹˈwɛli.ən/ /ɔːˈwɛli.ən/ more Orwellian most Orwellian adj
Orwelliaans orwelliaans
Resembling the totalitarian political methods decried in the works of writer George Orwell, particularly in the dystopian novel Nineteen Eighty-Four; characterized by use of misleading terminology, propaganda, censorship, surveillance and repression. [1950]

Osaka /oʊˈsɑ.kə/ /əʊˈsæ.kə/ /əʊˈsɑːkə/ pn
Osaka
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Oscan /ˈɑːskən/ /ˈɒskən/ pn
Oskisch
The extinct language of the Oscan people.

Osh pn
Oš
The second-largest city in Kyrgyzstan.

Oslo /ˈɑsloʊ/ /ˈɑzloʊ/ /ˈɒzləʊ/ pn
Oslo Anslo Ansloo
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Osloite adj
Osloos
Of, from, or pertaining to Oslo.

Osloite Osloites n
Osloër Oslose
Someone from Oslo.

Osmussaar pn
Osmussaar
Island in northwest Estonia, on the southern coast of Gulf of Finland.

Osnabrück pn
Osenbrugge Osnabrugge Osnabrück
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Osroene pn
Osroene
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Ossetia /ɑˈsi.ʃə/ /ɑˈsɛt.i.ə/ /ɒˈsi(ː)ʃə/ /ɒˈsɛtɪə/ /əˈsɛt.i.ə/ /əˈsɛtɪə/ pn
Ossetië
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Ossetian /ɑˈsi.ʃən/ /ɑˈsɛt.i.ən/ /ɑˈsɛt.jən/ /ɒˈsi(ː).ʃən/ /ɒˈsɛt.i.ən/ /ɒˈsɛt.jən/ pn
Ossetisch
The Eastern Iranian language spoken by these people.

Ostend /ˈɒstˌɛnd/ pn
Oostende
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Ottawa /ˈɑtəwə/ /ˈɑtəˌwɑ/ /ˈɒtəwɒ/ /ˈɒtəwə/ [ˈɑɾəwə] pn
Ottawa
(by synecdoche, metonymy) The federal government of Canada.

Ottoman /ˈɑtəmən/ /ˈɒtəmən/ adj
Osmaans
Of the Ottoman Empire.

Ottoman /ˈɑtəmən/ /ˈɒtəmən/ Ottomans n
Osmaan
A citizen of the Ottoman Empire.

Ottoman Empire /ˈɑtəmən ˈɛmpaɪɹ/ /ˈɒtəmən ˈɛmpaɪə/ pn
Ottomaanse Rijk Osmaanse Rijk
(historical) A large Turkish empire which began as a Turkish sultanate centered in modern Turkey; founded in the late 13th century, it lasted until the end of World War I.

Ouagadougou /ˈwɑːɡəˈduːɡuː/ pn
Ouagadougou
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Ouija /ˈwiːd͡ʒi/ /ˈwiːd͡ʒə/ Ouijas n
ouijabord
(countable) A board, having letters of the alphabet and the words yes and no; used with a planchette during a seance to "communicate" with spirits.

Our Lady pn
Onze-Lieve-Vrouw
(Christianity) Synonym of Mary, mother of Jesus, particularly in Catholic contexts.

Our Lady of Sorrows pn
Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Smarten Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Zeven Weeën
(Christianity, chiefly, _, Catholicism) Synonym of Mary, mother of Jesus, in particular reference to her grief at the Crucifixion.

Outer Mongolia pn
Buiten-Mongolië
Mongolia; a region south of Siberia, west of Manchuria and north of Inner Mongolia (with closely related native Mongolian population), well north of the Great Wall, which never became an integral part of the Chinese empire, and later achieved autonomy and full independence of China, as the republic of Mongolia

Overijssel pn
Overijssel
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Oxford /ˈɑksfɚd/ /ˈɒksfəd/ /ˈɔːksfəd/ pn
Oxford Ossenvoord
An English habitational surname derived from the city in England.

PIE /piː.aɪ.iː/ adj
PIE
(linguistics, anthropology, etc.) Initialism of Proto-Indo-European.

PLC PLCs n
N.V.
(countable, business) Initialism of public limited company.

PPE PPEs n
PBM
Initialism of personal protective equipment.

PS PSes PSs n
PS
Initialism of post scriptum, postscriptum, postscript. (initialism written at the end of a text as a footnote)

PTO phraseologicalUnit
z.o.z.
Initialism of please turn over (written at the end of the text on a page to say that it continues overleaf)

Pacific Ocean pn
Grote Oceaan Stille Oceaan Stille Zuidzee
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Padang pn
Padang

Padishah /ˈpɑːdɪʃɑː/ Padishahs n
padisjah
(history) A ruler of a Muslim country or state.

Pakistan /ˈpækəˌstaːn/ /ˈpækəˌstæn/ /ˈpækɪˌstæn/ /ˌpækɪˈstæn/ /ˌpækɪˈstɑːn/ /ˌpɑːkɪˈstɑːn/ pn
Pakistan
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Pakistani more Pakistani most Pakistani adj
Pakistaans
Of, from, or pertaining to Pakistan, or its people.

Pakistani Pakistanis n
Pakistaan Pakistaanse Pakistani
A person from Pakistan or of Pakistani descent.

Palace of Westminster pn
Palace of Westminster
An extensive building on the north bank of the River Thames in London, housing the House of Commons and the House of Lords.

Palaic /pəˈleɪ.ɪk/ pn
Palaïsch
An extinct Indo-European language belonging to Anatolian branch, attested in cuneiform tablets in Bronze Age Hattusa.

Palatinate pn
Palts
The County Palatinate of the Rhine or Electoral Palatinate of the Holy Roman Empire.

Palatine Hill pn
Palatijn
One of the seven hills on which ancient Rome was built.

Palau /pəˈlaʊ/ pn
Palau
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Palawan tit Palawan tits n
palawanmees
Pardaliparus amabilis, a small bird of the tit family Paridae

Paleolithic /ˈpeɪl.ɪi.əʊˌlɪθ.ɪk/ /ˈpæl.ɪi.oʊˌlɪθ.ɪk/ pn
paleolithicum
A period that lasted from two and a half million years ago to 10,000 BC; the Old Stone Age.

Palermo /pəˈlɛə(ɹ)məʊ/ /pəˈlɜː(ɹ)məʊ/ pn
Palermo
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Palestine /ˈpæləˌstaɪn/ /ˈpæləˌstiːn/ pn
Palestina Palestijnse Gebieden
The territory of the current State of Israel, West Bank and Gaza Strip combined, the homeland of the Palestinian people.
Palestina
(historical, technical) A British colonial entity administering approximately the lands mentioned in definition 3.
(historical, technical, rare) The British League of Nations Mandate for Palestine, of which this region was a part (the remainder being Transjordan, which covered approximately the lands of the modern Kingdom (originally Emirate) of Jordan).

Palestinian /pæl.əˈstɪn.i.ən/ more Palestinian most Palestinian adj
Palestijns
Of, from, or pertaining to Palestine or the Palestinian people.

Palestinian /pæl.əˈstɪn.i.ən/ Palestinians n
Palestijn Palestijnse
An inhabitant of Palestine or an Arab descending from that area.

Pallas's bunting Pallas's buntings n
Pallas' rietgors
Emberiza pallasi, a passerine bird in the bunting family Emberizidae.

Pallas's grasshopper warbler Pallas's grasshopper warblers n
Siberische sprinkhaanzanger
Locustella certhiola, an Old World warbler.

Pallas's gull Pallas's gulls n
reuzenzwartkopmeeuw
Ichthyaetus ichthyaetus, a large gull.

Pallas's leaf warbler Pallas's leaf warblers n
Pallas' boszanger
Phylloscopus proregulus, a leaf warbler that breeds in mountain forests from southern Siberia east to northern Mongolia and northeast China.

Palm Sunday Palm Sundays n
Palmzondag
The sixth Sunday in Lent, the Sunday before Easter.

Pamplona /pæmˈploʊnə/ pn
Pamplona
A city in Navarre of northern Spain famous for the running of the bulls.

Pan-Slavism n
panslavisme
A movement aimed at uniting all the Slavic peoples.

Panama /ˈpæn.ə.mɑː/ pn
Panama
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Panama Canal pn
Panamakanaal
A major man-made canal in Panama that connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

Panama Canal Zone /ˈpænəmɑː kəˈnæl ˌzəʊn/ pn
Kanaalzone Panamakanaalzone
(historical) The territory within Panama, stretching along the course of the Panama Canal but excluding the sea port cities Panama City and Colón under the 18 November 1903 lease treaty until the return of state control on 30 September 1979.

Panama City pn
Panama-Stad
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Panamanian /pænəˈmeɪni.ən/ adj
Panamees
Of, from, or pertaining to Panama or Panamanian people.

Panamanian /pænəˈmeɪni.ən/ Panamanians n
Panamees
A person from Panama or of Panamanian descent.

Panchatantra pn
Pañcatantra
A canonical collection of Sanskrit as well as Pali (Buddhist) animal fables in verse and prose.

Panchen Lama Panchen Lamas n
Panchen lama
(Tibetan Buddhism) The second-highest-ranking lama of the Gelug sect of Tibetan Buddhism, after the Dalai Lama.

Pancras /ˈpæŋkɹəs/ pn
Pancratius
One of two Christian saints, Pancras of Taormina and Pancras of Rome

Panda Pandas pn
Panda

Pandora /ˌpænˈdɔɹə/ pn
Pandora
(Greek mythology) The first woman on earth, who had been given a box by the gods and instructed not to open it, but who disobeyed the instructions out of curiosity, releasing all manner of evils into the world.

Pandora's box Pandora's boxes n
doos van Pandora
(idiomatic) A source of unforeseen trouble.

Panenka Panenkas n
panenka

Pangaea /pænˈd͡ʒiː.ə/ pn
Pangea Pangaea
(geology) A supercontinent that included all the landmasses of the earth before the Triassic period and that broke up into Laurasia and Gondwana.

Pangkal Pinang pn
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Pannonia pn
Pannonië
A province of the Roman Empire in the western part of modern Hungary and adjacent regions.

Pap smear Pap smears n
uitstrijkje
(chiefly, gynaecology) A screening test meant to detect pre-cancerous and cancerous cells by taking a sample (‘smear’) of cells from the cervix.

Pap test Pap tests n
uitstrijkje
(gynaecology) A screening test to detect pre-cancerous and cancerous cells by taking a sample ('smear') of cells from the cervix.

Papeete pn
Papeete
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Papiamentu /ˌpɑːpiəˈmɛntoʊ/ /ˌpɑːpiəˈmɛntuː/ pn
Papiaments
A Creole language spoken on the Caribbean islands of Aruba, Curaçao, and Bonaire.

Papua New Guinea /ˈpaːpwə ˌnjuː ˈɡɪ.ni/ /ˈpæ.pjuː.ə ˌnjuː ˈɡɪ.ni/ /ˈpæp.u.ə ˌnu ˈɡɪn.i/ /ˈpæp.uː.ə ˌnjuː ˈɡɪn.i/ pn
Papoea-Nieuw-Guinea
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Papua New Guinean adj
Papoeaas
pertaining to Papua New Guinea.

Papua New Guinean Papua New Guineans n
Papoea Papoease
Citizen of Papua New Guinea or of Papua New Guinean descent.

Paraclete /ˈpæɹəkliːt/ pn
Parakleet
(Christianity) The Holy Spirit, the Holy Ghost, especially in its role as comforter of the faithful.

Paradise /ˈpæɹ.ə.daɪs/ pn
Paradijs
(religion) Heaven.

Paraguay /ˈpæɹ.ə.ɡwaɪ/ /ˈpæɹ.ə.ɡweɪ/ /ˈpɛɹ.ə.ɡwaɪ/ /ˈpɛɹ.ə.ɡweɪ/ pn
Paraguay
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Paralympian /ˌpæ.ɹəˈlɪm.pi.ən/ /ˌpæ.ɹəˈlɪm.pɪ.ən/ /ˌpɛ-/ Paralympians n
paralympiër
(sports) One who competes in the Paralympic Games. [from mid 20th c.]

Paramaribo /pɑɹəˈmɑːɹɪbəʊ/ /ˌpɑɹəˈmɑɹəˌboʊ/ pn
Paramaribo
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Paraná /pə.ˈɹɑː.nə/ /ˌpæ.ɹəˈnɑ/ /ˌpæ.ɹəˈnɑː/ pn
Paraná
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Paris /ˈpæɹ.ɪs/ /ˈpɛɹ.ɪs/ pn
Parijs
(Greek mythology) A Trojan prince who eloped with Helen.
(metonym) The government of France.
A en given name, usually from the French city.

Parisian /pəˈɹiʒən/ /pəˈɹɪzɪ.ən/ more Parisian most Parisian adj
Parijs
Of, relating, or pertaining to Paris, France

Parisian /pəˈɹiʒən/ /pəˈɹɪzɪ.ən/ Parisians n
Parijzenaar Parijse Parisienne
A person who was born in, or is a citizen or inhabitant of, Paris, France

Parisienne /pəɹɪzɪˈɛn/ Parisiennes n
Parijse Parisienne
A woman from Paris.

Parkinson's disease n
ziekte van Parkinson
(neurology, disease) A chronic neurological disorder affecting movement, characterized by tremor, slowness of movement (bradykinesia), cogwheel or lead-pipe rigidity, and postural instability.

Parthia /ˈpɑɹθi.ə/ /ˈpɑːθi.ə/ pn
Parthen
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Parthian Empire pn
Parthische Rijk
(historical) An ancient empire of Western Asia founded as a kingdom by Arsaces I with his 3rd-century-BCE conquest of Parthia (only recently a satrapy of the Seleucid Empire) and subsequently greatly expanded by Mithridates I.

Paschal Lamb /ˈpæs.kəl ˈlæm/ /ˈpɑːs.kəl ˈlæm/ Paschal Lambs n
paaslam
(historical) The lamb eaten at Passover.
(heraldiccharge) A lamb depicted with nimbus and bearing a flag (usually St. George's cross: argent a cross gules).
Paaslam
(figuratively) Jesus Christ symbolized as a sacrifice.

Pashto /ˈpæʃtəʊ/ /ˈpʌʃtəʊ/ n
Pasjtoe
The native Indo-Iranian language of the Pashtun people; an official language of Afghanistan.

Passion Sunday Passion Sundays n
Judica
The fifth Sunday in Lent, the second Sunday before Easter, the first day in Passiontide.

Passover Passovers pn
Paasfeest
The one-day Biblical feast or festival (not a holy day) that begins at twilight on the fourteenth day of the first month (Nisan 14), which is then immediately followed by the seven-day Feast of Unleavened Bread (Nisan 15 to 21; the first and seventh days are holy days or annual Sabbaths).

Pastafarianism n
pastafarianisme
A parody religion centered around the Flying Spaghetti Monster, a creator deity who resembles spaghetti and meatballs.

Patagonia /ˌpæ.təˈɡoʊ.ni.ə/ /ˌpæ.təˈɡoʊn.jə/ /ˌpæ.təˈɡəʊ.nɪ.ə/ pn
Patagonië
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Patagonian /ˌpætəˈɡəʊni.ən/ more Patagonian most Patagonian adj
Patagonisch
Of or pertaining to Patagonia or its people, language or culture.

Patrimonio pn
Patrimonio
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Paul /pɑl/ /pɔl/ /pɔːl/ pn
Paulus Pol
In the New Testament, Saul, Apostle to the Gentiles and author of fourteen epistles.
Pol Paul
A en given name of biblical origin.

Pays de la Loire pn
Landen aan de Loire Pays de la Loire
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Peacock Throne pn
pauwentroon
A golden Mughal throne, once used in Persia

Pearl Harbor /ˌpɜːl ˈhɑːbə/ /ˌpɝ˞l ˈhɑɹbɚ/ pn
Pearl Harbor
(historical) The attack on Pearl Harbor.

Pechora pipit Pechora pipits n
petsjorapieper
Anthus gustavi, a passerine bird which breeds in the East Palearctic tundra

Pekin duck Pekin ducks n
pekineend pekingeend witte parkeend witte soepeend
Either of two breeds of domestic duck used primarily for egg and meat production.

Peking duck n
pekingeend
A Chinese dish consisting of roasted duck skin, small pancakes, hoisin sauce and other ingredients.

Pelagianism n
pelagianisme
(Christianity) A Christian belief that denies the view of original sin and the necessity of grace, asserting that man is capable of achieving salvation by his own efforts.

Pelasgian more Pelasgian most Pelasgian adj
Pelasgisch
Of or pertaining to the Pelasgians, their culture, etc.

Pelasgian Pelasgi Pelasgians n
Pelasgiër
An inhabitant of pre-Hellenic Greece.

Peleus /ˈpiː.li.əs/ pn
Peleus
A rare surname.

Peloponnese /pɛləpəˈniːs/ pn
Peloponnesos
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Pennsylvania /ˌpɛnsɪlˈveɪni.ə/ /ˌpɛnsɪlˈveɪnjə/ pn
Pennsylvania Pennsylvanië
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Pentagon /ˈpɛntəɡɑn/ /ˈpɛntəɡən/ pn
Pentagon
The headquarters of the United States Department of Defense.

Pentecostalism Pentecostalisms n
Pinksterbeweging
Christian religious movement that emphasizes the Holy Spirit and is known for speaking in tongues.

People of the Book n
mensen van het Boek
(Islam) Non-Muslims who adhere to an Abrahamic religion.

People's Democratic Republic of Algeria pn
Democratische Volksrepubliek Algerije
The official name of Algeria.

People's Republic of Angola pn
Volksrepubliek Angola
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People's Republic of Bangladesh pn
Volksrepubliek Bangladesh
The official name of Bangladesh.

People's Republic of Bulgaria pn
Volksrepubliek Bulgarije
(history) An anticapitalist country that existed from 1946 until 1990.

People's Republic of China /ˈpiːpəlz ɹɪˈpʌblɪk əv ˈt͡ʃaɪnə/ pn
Volksrepubliek China
The official name of China, sometimes contrasted to the Republic of China (Taiwan).

People's Republic of Mozambique pn
Volksrepubliek Mozambique
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People's Republic of the Congo pn
Volksrepubliek Congo
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Pergamum /ˈpɜːɡəməm/ /ˈpɝːɡəməm/ pn
Pergamum
An ancient Greek city, in western Anatolia, near modern Bergama.

Pericles /ˈpɛɹɪkliːz/ pn
Pericles
(historical) An Ancient Greek politician.

Perioikoi /ˌpɛɹiˈɔɪkɔɪ/ n
perioiken
The ancient inhabitants of Laconia who were free residents of the mountains and the beaches of Laconia.

Permic pn
Permisch
A group of Finno-Ugric languages spoken in the northwest Urals, including Komi and Udmurt.

Peronism pn
peronisme
(politics) The eclectic political ideology attributed to the former Argentine leaders Juan Perón and Eva Duarte de Perón, combining populism, nationalism and state intervention, but originally chiefly centred on their personalities.

Perseid /ˈpɜː.sɪ.ɪd/ /ˈpɝ.si.ɪd/ Perseids n
Perseïde
(astronomy) Any of the meteors in a meteor shower that appears to come from the constellation Perseus.

Persephone /pəˈsɛfəni/ /pɚˈsɛfəniː/ pn
Persephone
(Greek god) A minor deity, the queen of the Underworld/Hades, and goddess of the seasons and vegetation. Originally named Kore/Core, she is the daughter of Zeus and Demeter; and the wife of Hades. Her Roman counterpart is Proserpina.

Persia /ˈpɜː(ɹ).ʒə/ /ˈpɜː(ɹ)ʃə/ /ˈpɝʒə/ pn
Perzië
Persia proper (Persis), the land of the ancient Persians, corresponding to modern-day Fars province in southwestern Iran.

Persian /ˈpɜː(ɹ)ʃən/ /ˈpɜː.ʒən/ /ˈpɝʒən/ more Persian most Persian adj
Perzisch
Of, from, or pertaining to Persia.
Of or pertaining to the Persian people.
Of or pertaining to the Persian language.

Persian /ˈpɜː(ɹ)ʃən/ /ˈpɜː.ʒən/ /ˈpɝʒən/ Persians n
Perzisch
(uncountable) The Persian language, or a family of languages spoken primarily in Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.
Pers Perzische
(countable) A person from Persia.
pers
A Persian cat.

Persian Gulf /ˌpɜːʒən ˈɡʌlf/ /ˌpɝʒən ˈɡʌlf/ pn
Perzische Golf
The Persian Gulf, a gulf between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula.

Peru /pəˈɹuː/ /ˈpɪəɹuː/ pn
Peru
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Peruvian /pə.ˈɹuː.vi.ən/ adj
Peruaans Peruviaans
Of, from, or pertaining to Peru or the Peruvian people.

Peruvian /pə.ˈɹuː.vi.ən/ Peruvians n
Peruaan Peruaanse Peruviaan Peruviaanse
A person from Peru or of Peruvian descent.

Peruvian slaty antshrike Peruvian slaty antshrikes n
grijskap-mierklauwier
A passerine bird of the antbird family, Thamnophilus caerulescens.

Peter /ˈpitɚ/ /ˈpiːtə/ [ˈpʰitɚ] [ˈpʰiɾɚ] Peters pn
Pieter
A en given name.
Petrus Pieter
The leading Apostle in the New Testament.
Peter Pieter
(biblical) The epistles of Peter in the New Testament of the Bible, 1 Peter and 2 Peter attributed to St. Peter.

Peter the Great pn
Peter de Grote

Peters's elephantnose fish Peters's elephantnose fishes n
olifantsvis
Gnathonemus petersii, an African freshwater elephantfish in the genus Gnathonemus.

Peterson /ˈpitɚsən/ Petersons pn
Pieters Pieterszoon
A surname transferred from the given name.

Petra pn
Petra
A en given name.

Petrarchan /piˈtɹɑɹkən/ /pɛˈtɹɑɹkən/ /pɪˈtɹɑːkən/ more Petrarchan most Petrarchan adj
Petrarcaans
Of or relating to Francesco Petrarch, a renowned Renaissance Italian humanist.

Petrarchan sonnet Petrarchan sonnets n
Italiaans sonnet petrarcaans sonnet
(poetry) A sonnet comprising an octet and a closing sestet, following the rhyme scheme of either abba abba cde cde or abba abba cd cd cd or abba abba cce dde or abba abba cdd cee.

Petrarchism /piˈtɹɑɹkɪzəm/ /pɛˈtɹɑɹkɪzəm/ /pɪˈtɹɑːkɪzəm/ Petrarchisms n
petrarkisme
(uncountable) The literary style of Petrarch.

Petri dish /ˈpiːtɹi ˌdɪʃ/ /ˈpɛtɹi ˌdɪʃ/ Petri dishes n
petrischaal
A shallow glass dish, with a loose-fitting cover, used to culture bacteria.

Petrograd pn
Petrograd
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Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky pn
Petropavlovsk-Kamtsjatski
A city in the far East of Russia, administrative centre of Kamchatka kray, also called Petropavlovsk

Phaistos /ˈfɛstɒs/ pn
Phaistos
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Pharisee /ˈfɛɹɪsi/ /ˈfɛɹɪsiː/ Pharisees n
farizeeër
(historical) A member of an ancient Jewish political party, a social movement, and a school of thought among Jews that flourished during the Second Temple Era (536 B.C.E.–70 C.E.). The movement was ultimately the basis for most contemporary forms of Judaism.

Philemon /fɪˈliːmɒn/ /fɪˈliːmən/ /ˈfɪləmən/ /ˌfaɪˈliːmɒn/ /ˌfaɪˈliːmən/ Philemons pn
Filemon
The eighteenth book of the New Testament of the Bible, the epistle of Saint Paul to a fellow Christian called Philemon.
A surname transferred from the given name.

Philip /ˈfɪləp/ /ˈfɪlɪp/ Philips pn
Filippus Filip
(uncountable) One of the twelve disciples of Jesus in the Bible; one of the seven deacons.
Filip
(countable, rare, _, compared to given name) A surname originating as a patronymic.

Philippians pn
Filippenzen
(biblical) The eleventh book of the New Testament of the Bible, the epistle of St Paul to the Philippians.

Philippine Sea pn
Filipijnenzee
A marginal sea in the Pacific Ocean to the north and east of the Philippines.

Philippine cuckoo-dove Philippine cuckoo-doves n
filipijnse koekoeksduif
Macropygia tenuirostris, a dove native to the Philippines and Taiwan

Philippine eagle Philippine eagles n
apenarend
Pithecophaga jefferyi, a species of eagle endemic to forests in the Philippines that has brown and white-coloured plumage, and a shaggy crest.

Philippines /ˈfɪl.ə.pinz/ /ˈfɪl.ɪ.pinz/ pn
Filipijnen
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Philistine /-lə-/ /-stin/ /fɪˈlɪstin/ /ˈfɪlɪstaɪn/ /ˈfɪlɪˌstaɪn/ more Philistine most Philistine adj
Filistijns
(historical) Originating from ancient Philistia; of or pertaining to the ancient Philistines.

Philistine /-lə-/ /-stin/ /fɪˈlɪstin/ /ˈfɪlɪstaɪn/ /ˈfɪlɪˌstaɪn/ Philistim Philistines n
Filistijn Filistijnse
(historical) A non-Semitic person from ancient Philistia, a region in the southwest Levant in the Middle East.

Phillips head Phillips heads n
kruiskop kruiskopschroef
A screw turned by such a screwdriver.

Phillips screwdriver Phillips screwdrivers n
kruiskopschroevendraaier
A screwdriver having a cross-shaped tip rather than the rectangular tip of a standard (flat-blade) screwdriver.

Philodemus pn
Philodemus
Philodemus of Gadara, an Epicurean philosopher and poet

Philomena /ˌfɪləˈmiːnə/ pn
Filomena
A en given name.

Phnom Penh /(pə)ˈnɑm ˈpɛn/ /pəˈnɔːm ˈpɛn/ /ˈnɒm ˈpɛn/ pn
Phnom Penh
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Phobos /ˈfoʊbəs/ pn
Phobos
(Greek god) A son of Ares (Mars). Also the Greek god of fear.
(astronomy) The innermost natural satellite of Mars.

Phoenicia /fəˈniːʃɪə/ /fəˈnɪʃə/ /fəˈnɪʃɪə/ pn
Fenicië
The land of city states of the Phoenicians which around 1000 BC was situated on the coast of present day Syria and Lebanon, and included the cities of Tyre and Sidon.

Phoenician /fəˈniːʃ(ə)n/ /fəˈniːʃən/ /fəˈnɪʃ(ə)n/ adj
Fenicisch
Of, from, or related to the country or civilisation of Phoenicia.

Phoenician /fəˈniːʃ(ə)n/ /fəˈniːʃən/ /fəˈnɪʃ(ə)n/ Phoenicians n
Feniciër Phoeniciër
An inhabitant of Phoenix, Arizona.

Phoenician /fəˈniːʃ(ə)n/ /fəˈniːʃən/ /fəˈnɪʃ(ə)n/ pn
Fenicisch
The Semitic language spoken by the inhabitants of Phoenicia.

Phoenix /ˈfiːnɪks/ pn
Phoenix feniks
(mythology) A mythical firebird; especially the sacred one from ancient Egyptian mythology.
Phoenix
(constellation) A spring constellation of the southern sky, said to resemble the mythical bird. It lies north of Tucana.
(Greek mythology) A character in the Iliad and father of Adonis in Greek mythology or a different character in Greek mythology, brother of Europa and Cadmus.

Phrygia /ˈfɹɪd͡ʒ.i.ə/ pn
Frygië
(historical) Ancient kingdom in the west central part of Anatolia, in what is now modern-day Turkey.

Phrygian /ˈfɹɪd͡ʒɪən/ pn
Frygisch
The language of the Phrygian people.

Phrygian cap Phrygian caps n
Frygische muts
(Ancient Rome, Ancient Greece) A soft, close-fitting cap represented in Greek and Roman art as worn by Orientals, assumed to have been conical in shape, with the top bent forward.

Pi Day /ˈpaɪ deɪ/ pn
pi-benaderingsdag pi-dag
March 14th, an annual celebration of the mathematical constant π (pi).

Piacenzian pn
Piacenzien
(geology, paleontology) A subdivision of the Pliocene epoch.

Picard /pɪˈkɑːrd/ /ˈpɪkɑːrd/ /ˈpɪkərd/ adj
Picardisch
of, from, or relating to, Picardy

Picard /pɪˈkɑːrd/ /ˈpɪkɑːrd/ /ˈpɪkərd/ Picards n
Picardische Picardiër
Someone from Picardy.
(historical) A member of an Adamite sect of the sixteenth century and earlier, in the Flemish Netherlands and in Bohemia.
(historical) A high shoe for men, introduced to England from France about 1720.

Picard /pɪˈkɑːrd/ /ˈpɪkɑːrd/ /ˈpɪkərd/ pn
Picardisch
A Romance language closely related to French

Picardy pn
Picardië
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Pichilemu pn
Pichilemu
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Piedmont /ˈpiːdmɒnt/ pn
Piëmont
The region of the eastern US between the Appalachian mountains and the coastal plain, extending from eastern Alabama to northern New Jersey.

Piedmontese /ˌpiːdmɒnˈtiːz/ adj
Piëmontees
Of, from, or relating to Piedmont, a region in the northwest of Italy.

Piedmontese /ˌpiːdmɒnˈtiːz/ Piedmontese Piedmonteses n
Piëmontees Piëmontese
An inhabitant or a resident of Piedmont.

Piedmontese /ˌpiːdmɒnˈtiːz/ pn
Piëmontees
A Gallo-Italic language spoken in Piedmont.

Pieria pn
Piëria
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Pilate /ˈpaɪlət/ pn
Pilatus
(biblical character) Pontius Pilate, the man who, according to the Bible, ordered the crucifixion of Jesus.

Pillars of Hercules pn
Zuilen van Hercules
(historical) The two promontories at the Strait of Gibraltar, and thus the western limit of the Mediterranean world.

Pinocchio /pɪˈnoʊ.ki.oʊ/ /pɪˈnəʊ.kjəʊ/ /pɪˈnəʊ.kɪ.əʊ/ pn
Pinokkio
The fictional boy made from wood whose nose gets longer with each lie he tells, protagonist of the story The Adventures of Pinocchio (1881–1883) by Carlo Collodi.
The popular fairy tale about Pinocchio.

Piraeus pn
Piraeus
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Pisces /ˈpaɪsiːz/ /ˈpɪsiːz/ pn
Vissen
(zodiac constellations, astrology) The Fish, a Greco-Roman constellation of the zodiac named for its presumed resemblance to a pair of fish and supposed to be ruled by Neptune and to influence events occurring between February 20 and March 20 (tropical) or, less often, between March 15 and April 14 (sidereal).

Pistorius Pistoriuses pn
Pistorius

Pitcairn Islands pn
Pitcairneilanden
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Pitjantjatjara /pɪt͡ʃənt͡ʃəˈt͡ʃaːrə/ pn
Pitjantjatjara
An Aboriginal language, mainly spoken in central Australia and belonging to the Western Desert language group (Pama-Nyungan subfamily).

Planck unit Planck units n
Planckdeeltje
(physics) Any one of several natural units in a system originally proposed by Max Planck based on universal constants. Symbols for Planck units are the symbol for the physical quantity with a subscript P.

Planck's constant n
constante van Planck
(quantum mechanics) the constant of proportionality (symbol ℎ), relating the energy and frequency of a photon (6.626×10−34 joule-second); also related to the indeterminacy limit in the Heisenberg uncertainty principle; the quantum of action

Planet X pn
planeet X
(astronomy) A hypothetical planet in the Solar system, beyond the currently known outermost planet. (The term was applied to Eris for a short while, when Pluto was still considered the ninth planet.)

Platonic solid Platonic solids n
platonisch lichaam regelmatig veelvlak
(geometry) Any of five convex polyhedra with congruent regular polygonal faces, which have a high degree of symmetry and have been studied since antiquity.

Plautdietsch /plaʊt.ditʃ/ pn
Plautdietsch
Synonym of Mennonite Low German

PlayStation PlayStations n
PlayStation
(video games, trademark) A video game console of the "PlayStation" brand.

PlayStation v
playstationen
(rare) To play on the PlayStation video game console.

Pleiades /ˈplaɪ.əˌdiz/ /ˈplaɪ.əˌdiːz/ /ˈpleɪ.əˌdiz/ /ˈpliː.əˌdiz/ pn
Pleiaden
(Greek god) The "seven sisters", companions of Artemis and daughters of the Titan Atlas and the sea-nymph Pleione.
Zevengesternte
(astronomy) An open cluster of hot blue stars in the constellation Taurus, and the most easily visible such cluster from Earth.

Plethon /ˈpliːθɒn/ /ˈpliːθən/ pn
Pletho Plethon
Georgios Gemistos Plethon (c. 1355–1453), a Byzantine Greek philosopher.

Pliensbachian pn
Pliensbachien
(geology, paleontology) A subdivision of the Jurassic period.

Pliny /ˈplɪni/ Plinies Plinys pn
Plinius
An ancient Roman praenomen.

Plurinational State of Bolivia pn
Plurinationale Staat Bolivia Plurinationale Staat Bolivië
Official name of Bolivia.

Plutarch /ˈplu.tɑɹk/ /ˈpluː.tɑːk/ pn
Plutarchus
The classical historian and essayist Lucius Mestrius Plutarchus (46-120 C.E.). Often used as a byword for a biographer, to suggest that the writer is especially skilled or has other attributes associated with Plutarch.

Pluto /ˈplutoʊ/ /ˈpluːtəʊ/ [ˈpluɾoʊ] pn
Pluto
(Greek god, Roman god) Greco-Roman god of the underworld.
(astronomy) The largest dwarf planet and formerly the ninth planet, represented by the symbol ♇ or ⯓, both now used mostly in astrology. [from 1930]

Pluviôse /ˈpluvioʊs/ /ˈpluːvɪəʊs/ Pluviôses pn
pluviôse regenmaand
(historical) The fifth month of the French Republican Calendar, from January 20, 21 or 22 to February 18, 19 or 20.

Pnyx /ˈnɪks/ /ˈpnɪks/ pn
Pnyx
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Po valley pn
Povlakte
A large plain that occupies most of northern Italy south of the Alps, surrounding the river Po.

Podgorica /ˈpɒdɡəɹɪtsa/ pn
Podgorica
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Podhale pn
Podhale
Poland's southernmost region, sometimes referred to as the "Polish highlands".

Podunk /ˈpoʊdʌŋk/ pn
Nergenshuizen Schubbekutteveen
(US) Mythical small town of no importance. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

Pohnpeian more Pohnpeian most Pohnpeian adj
Pohnpeiaans
in, from or otherwise relating to the island state Pohnpei, the former Ponape, in Micronesia, or its people
in or otherwise relating to the (Micronesian) Pohnpeian language

Pohnpeian Pohnpeians n
Pohnpeiaan
A member or descendant of the Micronesian people of Pohnpei

Pohnpeian pn
Pohnpeiaans
The Micronesian language of the island state of Pohnpei

Poitiers /ˈpwɑti.eɪ/ /ˈpwɑːtɪ.eɪ/ /ˈpwʌtɪ.eɪ/ /ˌpwɑtiˈeɪ/ pn
Poitiers
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Poland /ˈpoʊ.lənd/ /ˈpəʊ.lənd/ pn
Polen
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Polaris /pɔʊˈlɑɹɪs/ pn
Polaris
(star) α Ursae Minoris, a trinary star in the constellation Ursa Minor located near the north celestial pole for the last 1500 years.

Pole /poʊl/ /pɔʊl/ /pəʊl/ Poles n
Pool Poolse
A person from Poland or of Polish descent.

Polish /ˈpoʊlɪʃ/ /ˈpəʊlɪʃ/ adj
Pools
Of, from or native to Poland, or relating to the Polish language.

Polish /ˈpoʊlɪʃ/ /ˈpəʊlɪʃ/ n
Pools
The language spoken in Poland.

Polotsk /ˈpɒlətsk/ pn
Polatsk
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Poltava pn
Poltava
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Polyclitus /ˌpɑ.lɪˈkli(ː).təs/ /ˌpɑl.ɪˈklaɪ.təs/ pn
Polykleitos
A en given name

Polynesia /pɒləˈniːzi.ə/ /ˌpɑːləˈniːʒə/ pn
Polynesië
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Polynesian more Polynesian most Polynesian adj
Polynesisch
Of, from, or pertaining to Polynesia.

Polynesian Polynesians n
Polynesiër Polynesische
A person from Polynesia.

Polynesian rat Polynesian rats n
Polynesische rat
Rattus exulans, the third most numerous species of rat on Earth.

Pomerania /ˌpɒməˈɹeɪniə/ pn
Pommeren
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Pomerelia pn
Pommerellen
(historical) A region, located on the southern shore of the Baltic in eastern Pomerania, to the west of the Vistula, centered on the city of Danzig/Gdańsk.

Pompeii /pɑːmˈpeɪ(i)/ /pɒmˈpeɪ(i)/ pn
Pompeï
A city and commune in the Metropolitan City of Naples, Campania, Italy.

Pontic /ˈpɒntɪk/ adj
pontisch

Pontus /ˈpɑːntəs/ /ˈpɒntəs/ pn
Pontus
the present-day region covering the eastern half of the southern coast of the Black Sea.

Popemobile Popemobiles n
pausmobiel
(informal) Any of various vehicles with bulletproof glass sides used to transport the Pope through crowds safely while allowing an open view.

Popeye /ˈpɒp.ˌaɪ/ /ˈpʌp.ˌaɪ/ pn
Popeye
A tough cartoon sailor, full name Popeye the Sailor, characterized by bulging forearm muscles, a squinty eye, and an affinity for spinach.

Port Moresby /ˌpɔɹt ˈmɔɹzbi/ pn
Port Moresby
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Porto Vecchio /ˌpɔɹtoʊ ˈvɛkioʊ/ /ˌpɔːtə(ʊ) ˈvɛkiəʊ/ pn
Porto-Vecchio
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Portsmouth pn
Portsmouth
An English earldom

Portugal /ˈpɔɹtuɡɑːl/ /ˈpɔɹt͡ʃəɡəl/ /ˈpɔːtjəɡəl/ /ˈpɔːt͡ʃəɡəl/ pn
Portugal
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Portuguese /ˈpɔɹ.t͡ʃə.ɡiz/ /ˌpɔː.t͡ʃəˈɡiːz/ more Portuguese most Portuguese adj
Portugees Portugese
Of or pertaining to the people of Portugal or their culture.

Portuguese /ˈpɔɹ.t͡ʃə.ɡiz/ /ˌpɔː.t͡ʃəˈɡiːz/ Portuguese Portugueses n
Portugees Portugese
(chiefly, in the plural) A person native to, or living in, Portugal.

Portuguese /ˈpɔɹ.t͡ʃə.ɡiz/ /ˌpɔː.t͡ʃəˈɡiːz/ pn
Portugees
A Romance language originating in Portugal, and now the official language of Portugal, Angola, Mozambique, São Tomé and Príncipe, Guiné Bissau (Guinea-Bissau), Cape Verde, East Timor, and Brazil.

Portuguese Republic pn
Portugese Republiek
The official name of Portugal.

Portuguese Water Dog /ˌpɔɹtʃəɡiːz ˈwɔtɚ dɔɡ/ /ˌpɔːtʃəɡiːz ˈwɔːtə dɒɡ/ Portuguese Water Dogs n
Portugese waterhond
A water spaniel breed of gun dog originating in Portugal.

Portuguese man-of-war /ˈmæn-/ /ˈpoɹ-/ /ˈpoɹ.tʃəˌɡiz ˌmæn.ə(v)ˈwoɹ/ /ˈpɔː.tʃʊˌɡiːz ˌmæn.ə(v)ˈwɔː/ Portuguese men-of-war n
Portugees oorlogsschip
Physalia physalis, a marine cnidarian consisting of a floating colony of hydrozoans attached to a float, superficially resembling a jellyfish.

Portuguese oak Portuguese oaks n
Portugese eik
A species of oak, Quercus faginea, native to the western Mediterranean region of the Iberian Peninsula and the Balearic Islands.

Potemkin village Potemkin villages n
potemkindorp
(idiomatic) Any false construct devised to disguise a shortcoming or improve appearances.

Pragian pn
Pragien ou Siegenien
(geology, paleontology) A subdivision of the Devonian period.

Prague /pɹeɪ̯ɡ/ /pɹɑːɡ/ pn
Praagse
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(metonym) The Czech government.

Praguer Praguers n
Pragenaar Praagse Prager
a native or resident of Prague, Czechia

Praia /ˈpɹaɪə/ pn
Praia
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Prairial /pɹɛɹˈjɑl/ /ˈpɹɛːɹɪ.əl/ Prairials pn
prairial weidemaand
(historical) The ninth month of the French Republican Calendar, from May 20 or 21 to June 18 or 19.

Prangli pn
Prangli
An island on the southern coast of Gulf of Finland, belonging to Estonia.

Precambrian adj
precambrisch
(informal, geology) Relating to the time and geology dated before the Phanerozoic

Precambrian pn
precambrium
(geology) The Precambrian supereon; spanning from the formation of the Earth around 4.6 billion years ago to the emergence of hard-shelled creatures 541 million years ago.

Premonstratensian Premonstratensians n
premonstratenzer
A member of the Order of Canons Regular of Prémontré, a Catholic religious order of canons regular.

Presbyterian /ˌpɹɛz.bɪˈtɪəɹ.ɪ.ən/ /ˌpɹɛz.bɪˈtɪɹ.i.ən/ adj
presbyteriaans
Relating to Presbyterianism.

Presbyterian /ˌpɹɛz.bɪˈtɪəɹ.ɪ.ən/ /ˌpɹɛz.bɪˈtɪɹ.i.ən/ Presbyterians n
presbyteriaan
A person belonging to a church in the tradition of Presbyterianism.

Presbyterianism n
presbyterianisme
A form of Protestant Christianity based on Calvinism.

Pressburg /ˈpɹɛs.bɚɡ/ pn
Presburg
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Pretoria /pɹəˈtɔːɹi.ə/ pn
Pretoria
(metonym) the South African government

Priabonian pn
Priabonien
(geology, paleontology) A subdivision of the Eocene epoch.

Priam /ˈpɹaɪəm/ pn
Priamos
(Greek mythology) The king of Troy during the Iliad

Primus stove Primus stoves n
primusbrander
A type of portable stove that uses pressurized kerosene as fuel, used by campers and the like.

Prince Albert Prince Alberts n
Prince Albert-piercing
(slang) A piercing through the glans penis.

Prince Charming Prince Charmings Princes Charming n
prins op het witte paard droomprins
(by extension) A heterosexual woman's prototypical ideal romantic partner, especially but not necessarily if he embodies common characteristics of the fictional princes, such as being courageous or chivalrous.

Prince of Wales pn
prins van Wales
A royal title given to the male heir apparent to the reigning monarch of the United Kingdom.

Prince's Flag pn
prinsenvlag
A Dutch historical flag, originally used by the Dutch Republic during the Eighty Years War, with three horizontal stripes: orange, white, and blue.

Principality of Albania pn
Vorstendom Albanië
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Principality of Liechtenstein pn
Vorstendom Liechtenstein
The official name of Liechtenstein.

Principality of Monaco pn
Vorstendom Monaco
The official name of Monaco.

Pringle Pringles n
Pringle
An individual potato snack of the Pringles brand.

Priscilla /pɹɪˈsɪlə/ pn
Priscilla
A en given name of biblical origin.

Pristina pn
Pristina
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Procopius /pɹəˈkoʊ.pi.əs/ /pɹəˈkəʊ.piː.əs/ pn
Procopius
A en given name.
A male given name of historical usage, notably borne by Saint Procopius, an early Christian martyr of the 3rd century C.E.
A male given name of historical usage, notably borne by Procopius, a Roman imperial usurper of the 4th century C.E.
A male given name of historical usage, notably borne by Procopius of Caesarea, a Byzantine Greek historian of the 6th century C.E.

Procrustes pn
Procrustes
(Greek mythology) A celebrated legendary highwayman of Attica, who tied his victims upon an iron bed, and, as the case required, either stretched or cut off their legs to adapt them to its length.

Promethean /pɹoʊ-/ /pɹəˈmi.θi.ən/ /pɹəˈmiː.θɪ.ən/ more Promethean most Promethean adj
prometheïsch
Of or pertaining to Prometheus, a demigod in Greek mythology who created mortals from clay and stole fire from Zeus to give to them, for which Zeus punished him by chaining him to a rock and having an eagle feed on his liver which grew back each night; he was later rescued by Heracles.
Boldly creative, inventive, or original; skilful, talented; also, recklessly daring; audacious.
Of a Romantic literary hero: defying traditional moral categories; rebelling against a larger order; persecuted but dauntless.
(rare) Of or pertaining to the promethea silkmoth (Callosamia promethea).

Prometheus /pɹoʊˈmiθi.əs/ /pɹəˈmiːθi.əs/ pn
Prometheus
(Greek god) The Titan chiefly honored for stealing fire from Zeus in the stalk of a fennel plant and giving it to mortals for their use. The god of fire and craft.

Promised Land pn
Beloofde Land
(Judaism, Christianity) The area historically known as Judea, which was promised to the Israelites by God according to oral tradition recorded in the Book of Genesis.

Protestantism /ˈpɹɑ.tɪs.tən.tɪ.zəm/ /ˈpɹɑ.ɾɪs.tən.tɪ.zm̩/ /ˈpɹɒt.ɪs.tən.tɪ.zəm/ Protestantisms n
protestantisme
The Protestant (rather than the Roman Catholic or Orthodox) Christian faith.

Proto-Altaic pn
Proto-Altaïsch
The hypothetical prehistoric ancestor of all Altaic languages, the existence of which is now often rejected.

Proto-Germanic pn
Oergermaans Proto-Germaans
Hypothetical prehistoric ancestor language of all Germanic languages, including English.

Proto-Indo-European /-ˌjɔːɹəˈ-/ /ˌpɹoʊ̯toʊ̯ˌɪndoʊ̯ˌjʊɹəˈpi.ən/ /ˌpɹəʊ̯təʊ̯ˌɪndə(ʊ̯)ˌjʊə̯ɹəˈpiːən/ adj
Proto-Indo-Europees
(linguistics, anthropology) Of or pertaining to the Proto-Indo-European language, or the people who spoke it.

Proto-Indo-European /-ˌjɔːɹəˈ-/ /ˌpɹoʊ̯toʊ̯ˌɪndoʊ̯ˌjʊɹəˈpi.ən/ /ˌpɹəʊ̯təʊ̯ˌɪndə(ʊ̯)ˌjʊə̯ɹəˈpiːən/ Proto-Indo-Europeans n
Proto-Indo-Europeaan
(anthropology, countable) A person who spoke the Proto-Indo-European language.

Proto-Indo-European /-ˌjɔːɹəˈ-/ /ˌpɹoʊ̯toʊ̯ˌɪndoʊ̯ˌjʊɹəˈpi.ən/ /ˌpɹəʊ̯təʊ̯ˌɪndə(ʊ̯)ˌjʊə̯ɹəˈpiːən/ pn
Proto-Indo-Europees
(linguistics, uncountable) The reconstructed ancestor language or protolanguage of the Indo-European family of languages, which includes most European, Iranian, and Indian languages.

Proto-Italic pn
Oeritalisch
Hypothetical prehistoric Indo-European language, ancestor of all Italic languages.

Proto-Norse pn
Oernoords
An Indo-European language spoken in Scandinavia and ancestral to Old Norse that evolved from Proto-Germanic over the first centuries AD.

Proto-Slavic pn
Oerslavisch
(linguistics) A hypothetical, reconstructed language whence all the Slavic languages later descended.

Provence /pɹəˈvɒns/ /pɹəˈvɒ̃s/ pn
Provence
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Provençal /ˌpɹɒvɑːnˈsɑːl/ /ˌpɹɒvɒnˈsɑːl/ /ˌpɹɒvənˈsɑːl/ pn
Provençaals
(strictly) The Romance Occitan dialect of Provence.

Proverbs Proverb pn
Spreuken
A book of the Old Testament of Bible, and of the Tanakh, being a collection of moral maxims.

Prussia /ˈpɹʌʃə/ pn
Pruisen
(chiefly, historical) A geographical area on the Baltic coast of northeastern Europe.
(historical) A German province which was originally located in this area but later greatly expanded, and which was the predecessor to and a member of the German Empire; abolished as an administrative unit at the end of the Second World War.
(countable) A country known for exceptional military professionalism in her region. Historically used for Bulgaria as the "Prussia of the Balkans".

Prussian /ˈpɹʌ.ʃən/ adj
Pruisisch
Of, from, or pertaining to Prussia.

Psalms /sæmz/ /sɑlmz/ /sɑmz/ /sɑːmz/ /sɔlmz/ /sɔmz/ pn
Psalmen

Puebla pn
Puebla
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Puerto Galera /ˌpwɛɹtoʊ ɡɑ ˈleɪɹə/ pn
Puerto Galera
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Puerto Rico /ˌpwɛə(ɹ)təˈɹiːkəʊ/ /ˌpwɛɹtoʊˈɹikoʊ/ /ˌpwɜː(ɹ)təˈɹiːkəʊ/ /ˌpɔɹtəˈɹikoʊ/ [ˌpɔɚɾəˈɹikoʊ] pn
Puerto Rico Porto Rico
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Punch pn
Jan Klaassen
(British) A glove puppet who is the main character used in a Punch and Judy show.

Punch and Judy Punch and Judies n
Jan Klaassenvoorstelling
A traditional sideshow often found at seaside resorts, consisting of various glove puppets operated by one person in a small tent-style booth theatre.

Punjabi /puːn.ˈdʒɑːbi/ /pʊnˈd͡ʒɑːbi/ /pʌnˈd͡ʒɑːbi/ adj
Punjabi
Of, pertaining to, descended from the people or culture of the Punjab, or written in the Punjabi language.

Punjabi /puːn.ˈdʒɑːbi/ /pʊnˈd͡ʒɑːbi/ /pʌnˈd͡ʒɑːbi/ Punjabis n
Punjabi
(uncountable) The main language spoken in the Punjab region, in eastern Pakistan and Northern India.
(countable) Resident or descendant of or immigrant from the Punjab.

Purgatory pn
purgatorium vagevuur
(Christianity) An intermediate state after death in which some of those ultimately destined for Heaven must first undergo purification prior to entering Heaven.

Purim /-im/ /puˈɹɪm/ /ˈpjʊəɹ-/ /ˈpʊəɹɪm/ pn
Poerem Poeriem Poerim
(Judaism) A Jewish festival, celebrated on the 14th day of Adar, commemorating the deliverance of the Persian Jews from a complete massacre at the hand of Haman the Amalekite.

Putin /ˈpuː.tɪn/ Putins pn
Poetin
A surname from Russian.

Putinism pn
poetinisme
(politics) The political policies of Vladimir Putin; the Russian political system during Putin’s tenure in power.

Putler [ˈput.lɚ] [ˈpuːt.lə] pn
Poetler
(derogatory) Vladimir Putin (president of Russia)

Putrajaya pn
Putrajaya
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Pyongyang /ˌpjɑŋˈjæŋ/ /ˌpjɒŋˈjæŋ/ /ˌpjɔŋˈjæŋ/ /ˌpjʌŋˈjɑŋ/ /ˌpjʌŋˈjɑːŋ/ pn
Pyongyang
(metonym) The North Korean government.

Pyotr pn
Pjotr

Pyrenean /ˌpɪɹəˈniːən/ adj
Pyrenees Pyrenese
Of or pertaining to the Pyrenees, a range of mountains separating France and Spain

Pyrenees pn
Pyreneeën
The mountain range separating Spain from France, inhabited by Basques in the west, Occitans in the centre-north, Aragonese in the centre-south, and Catalans in the east.

Pyrrhic victory /ˌpɪɹ.ɪk ˈvɪk.t(ə)ɹ.i/ Pyrrhic victories n
pyrrusoverwinning
A very costly victory, wherein the considerable losses outweigh the gain, so as to render the struggle not worth the cost.

Pythagoras /paɪˈθæɡ.əɹ.əs/ /pɪˈθæɡ.əɹ.əs/ pn
Pythagoras
Pythagoras (c. 570 – c. 495 BC), an Ancient Greek mathematician and philosopher.

Pythagorean /pɪˌθaɡəˈɹiːən/ more Pythagorean most Pythagorean adj
pythagorisch
Pertaining to Pythagoras or his philosophy. [from 16th c.]

Pythagorean /pɪˌθaɡəˈɹiːən/ Pythagoreans n
pythagoreeër
A follower of Pythagoras; someone who believes in or advocates Pythagoreanism. [from 16th c.]

Pythagorean theorem pn
stelling van Pythagoras
(geometry) A mathematical theorem which states that the square of the length of the hypotenuse of a right triangle is equal to the sum of the squares of those of the two other sides.

Pythagorean triple Pythagorean triples n
pythagorees drietal
(mathematics) A set of three positive integers a, b and c, for which a^2 + b^2 = c^2.

Pärnu pn
Pärnu
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Q /kju/ /kjuː/ /kjʉː/ n
V
(card games, chess)

Q fever n
Q-koorts
An infectious disease, resembling influenza, caused by the bacterium Coxiella burnetii (previously classified as Rickettsia burnetii).

QR code QR codes n
QR-code
A two-dimensional barcode, typically used to link to a website.

Qatar /kəˈtɑɹ/ /ˈkæˌtɑɹ/ /ˈkɑtɑɹ/ /ˈkɑtɚ/ /ˈkʌtəɹ/ /ˈɡɑtəɹ/ /ˈɡʌtəɹ/ pn
Qatar
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Qatari /kəˈtɑːɹ.i/ adj
Qatarees
Of, from, or pertaining to Qatar or the Qatari people.

Qatari /kəˈtɑːɹ.i/ Qataris n
Qatarees Qatarese Qatari
A person from Qatar or of Qatari descent.

Quaker /ˈkweɪkɚ/ Quakers n
quaker
A believer of the Quaker faith and a member of the Society of Friends, known for their pacifist views.

Quaternary pn
Kwartair
(geology) The geological period of the Cenozoic Era immediately following the Tertiary. It is subdivided into the Pleistocene and the Holocene Epochs.

Quebec /keɪˈbɛk/ /kwəˈbɛk/ /kwɪˈbɛk/ /kəˈbɛk/ /kɛˈbɛk/ Quebecs pn
Québec
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Quebec City /kwɪˈbɛk ˈsɪti/ /kəˈbɛk ˈsɪti/ /kɛˈbɛk ˈsɪti/ pn
Quebec-Stad
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Quechua /ˈkɛt͡ʃwə/ /ˈkɛt͡ʃəwə/ pn
Quechua
The language spoken by these people.

Queensland /ˈkwiːnz.lænd/ /ˈkwiːnzlənd/ /ˈkwɪːnzˌlæːnd/ pn
Queensland
(historical) The self-governing colony (1859—1901) of what is now the state of Queensland.

Quentin /ˈkwɛntɪn/ pn
Quinten
A en given name.
A en given name occasionally used.

Quenya /ˈkwɛnjə/ [ˈkʷwɛɲja] pn
Quenyaans
A constructed language created by J. R. R. Tolkien modelled on Greek, Latin and Finnish.

Quezon City /kɛˈzɒn ˈsɪ.ti/ pn
Quezon City
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Quidditch /ˈkwɪdɪt͡ʃ/ n
Zwerkbal
A fictional ball game played between two teams of seven players riding flying broomsticks, using four balls and six elevated ring-shaped goals.

Quito /ˈkitoʊ/ /ˈkiːtəʊ/ pn
Quito
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Qur'an /koʊˈɹæn/ /kɔˈɹɑn/ /kəˈɹæn/ /kəˈɹɑn/ /kəˈɹɑːn/ Qur'ans n
koran Koran
A specific version, edition, translation, or copy of one of the above-mentioned book.

Qur'an /koʊˈɹæn/ /kɔˈɹɑn/ /kəˈɹæn/ /kəˈɹɑn/ /kəˈɹɑːn/ Qur'ans pn
Koran Qoer'aan
The Islamic holy book, considered by Muslims to be the word of God as revealed to Muhammad.

Quranism n
koranisme
A denomination in Islam that generally rejects the authoritative role of hadiths, and considers the Qur'an to be the only dependable religious text.

RIP /ɑː(ɹ) aɪ ˈpiː/ /ɹɪp/ interjection
RIV
Initialism of requiescat in pace, requiescant in pace, and rest in peace.

RTFA phraseologicalUnit
LVDH
(Internet) Initialism of read the fucking article.

RTFM phraseologicalUnit
LVDH (Lees verdomme de handleiding)
(Internet slang) Initialism of read the fucking manual.
(Internet slang, Unix) Initialism of read the fucking man page.

Rabbinic Judaism n
rabbijns jodendom
The mainstream form of Judaism since the 6th century CE, after the codification of the Babylonian Talmud, having its roots in Pharisaic Judaism and based on the belief that Moses at Mount Sinai received two items from God: the written Torah and the oral Torah.

Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti pn
Ratsja-Letsjchoemi en Lager Svaneti
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Rachecourt pn
Roesig
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Rachel /ˈɹeɪt͡ʃəl/ pn
Rachel
Younger daughter of Laban, sister to Leah, and second wife of Jacob.

Radde's warbler Radde's warblers n
Raddes boszanger
Phylloscopus schwarzi, a leaf warbler which breeds in Siberia.

Ragnarok /ˈɹæɡ.nəˌɹɒk/ /ˈɹæɡ.nəˌɹɔk/ pn
ragnarok
(Norse mythology) A series of future events culminating in a battle, fought between the Æsir and einherjar on one side, and the forces of Surtr, Loki, and Loki's children on the other, in which all of creation is burned down and almost all life is extinguished.

Rajasthani pn
Rajasthani
The Indo-Aryan language spoken primarily in Rajasthan and Pakistan.

Rakvere pn
Rakvere
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Raków /ˈɹækuːf/ pn
Raków
A settlement founded in the Sandomierz Voivodeship of Lesser Poland in 1569 as the centre of the Polish Brethren, the site of the Racovian Academy 1602–1638 and of the publication of the Racovian Catechism in 1605; formerly a town until 1869, it is now a village of the Republic of Poland and the seat of the gmina wiejska (rural commune) of the same name.

Ramadan /ɹæməˈdɑːn/ /ɹɑːməˈdɑːn/ /ˈɹæmədæn/ /ˈɹɑːmədɑːn/ Ramadans pn
ramadan
(Islam) The holy ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, during which Muslims fast between the break of dawn until sunset; they also refrain from drinking liquids, smoking and having sexual relations.

Ramaphosa Ramaphosas pn
Ramaphosa

Randstad pn
Randstad Ranstad
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Raphael /ˈɹæf.eɪ.əl/ /ˈɹæf.eɪˌɛl/ /ˈɹæf.i.əl/ /ˈɹæf.ɛəl/ /ˈɹæf.ɪ.əl/ /ˌɹæf.aɪˈɛl/ /ˌɹɑː.faɪˈɛl/ Raphaels pn
Rafaël
An archangel in Christianity, Judaism, and Islam.

Rapunzel /ɹəˈpʌnzəl/ Rapunzels pn
Raponsje
The fictional girl who is the protagonist and title character of the fairy tale.

Rapunzel syndrome n
rapunzelsyndroom
(medicine) The rare condition of having eaten large quantities of hair, which subsequently become lodged within a long portion of the intestine.

Reading /ˈɹɛdɪŋ/ pn
Reading
A surname.
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Rebekah pn
Rebekka
(Biblical) The sister of Laban; Isaac's wife; the mother of Jacob and Esau.

Received Pronunciation pn
Received Pronunciation
The form of pronunciation of the English language traditionally spoken by the educated classes of the south-east of England, considered to be a standard (see received) and used as such in the pronunciation schemes of most British dictionaries. Abbreviation: RP

Red Brigades pn
Rode Brigades
(historical) A former Marxist-Leninist militant group based in Italy.

Red Crescent pn
Rode Halvemaan
A branch of the Red Cross that operates in Muslim countries.

Red Cross pn
Rode Kruis
An international humanitarian organization that cares for the wounded, sick, and homeless.
The symbol of this organization.
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Red Sea pn
Rode Zee
(US politics) The states of the western and southern United States which consistently vote Republican in presidential elections.

Red Square pn
Rode Plein
A large historical square in central Moscow.

Redemptorist Redemptorists n
Redemptorist
A member of the Roman Catholic missionary congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer (i.e. Jesus Christ), founded in 1732 by Saint Alphonsus Maria of Liguori

Reformation pn
hervorming
(historical) The religious movement initiated in the 16th century against the Roman Catholic Church.

Reformed adj
gereformeerd hervormd reformatorisch
Of the Protestant movement typically associated with John Calvin, as separated from the Lutheran Church to pursue more extensive reformation.

Rehoboam pn
Rechabeam
King of Israel after Solomon, whose folly split the kingdom in two; the father of Abijah (biblical character)

Reich /ɹaɪk/ /ɹaɪx/ n
Rijk rijk
A German empire, kingdom or nation; its territory or government.

Reichstag pn
Rijksdag
The lower chamber of the federal parliament of Germany until 1945

Renaissance /ɹɘˈnæɪsɒns/ /ɹɘˈnæɪsɘns/ /ɹəˈneɪs(ə)ns/ /ɹəˈneɪsɑːns/ /ɹəˈneɪsɒ̃(n)s/ /ɹəˈnæɪsɔns/ /ɹəˈnæɪsəns/ /ˈɹenɘˌsɒns/ /ˈɹenəˌsɔns/ /ˈɹɛnəˌsɑns/ /ˌɹɛnəˈsɑns/ /ˌɹɛnəˈsɒ̃(n)s/ pn
Renaissance
(historical) The 14th-century revival of classical art, architecture, literature and learning that originated in Italy and spread throughout Europe over the following two centuries.
The period of this revival, typically lasting from the late 14th to the late 16th centuries; the transition from medieval to modern times.

Renata /ɹəˈnɐːtɐ/ /ɹəˈnɑːtʌ/ pn
Renate
A en given name.

Republic of Albania pn
Republiek Albanië
The official name of Albania.

Republic of Angola pn
Republiek Angola
The official name of Angola.

Republic of Armenia pn
Republiek Armenië
The official name of Armenia.

Republic of Austria pn
Republiek Oostenrijk
The official name of Austria.

Republic of Azerbaijan pn
Republiek Azerbeidzjan
The official name of Azerbaijan (country in the Caucasus).

Republic of Belarus pn
Republiek Belarus
The official name of Belarus.

Republic of Benin pn
Republiek Benin
The official name of Benin.

Republic of Botswana pn
Republiek Botswana
The official name of Botswana.

Republic of Bulgaria pn
Republiek Bulgarije
The official name of Bulgaria.

Republic of Burundi pn
Republiek Burundi
The official name of Burundi.

Republic of China /ɹɪˈpʌblɪk əv ˈt͡ʃaɪnə/ pn
Republiek China Taiwan
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Republic of Colombia pn
Republiek Colombia
The official name of the country Colombia.

Republic of Costa Rica pn
Republiek Costa Rica
The official name of the country Costa Rica.

Republic of Croatia pn
Republiek Kroatië
The official name of Croatia.

Republic of Cyprus pn
Republiek Cyprus
The official name of Cyprus.

Republic of Côte d'Ivoire pn
Republiek Ivoorkust Republiek Côte d'Ivoire
The official name of Côte d'Ivoire.

Republic of Djibouti pn
Republiek Djibouti
The country in Eastern Africa known as Djibouti.

Republic of El Salvador pn
Republiek El Salvador

Republic of Equatorial Guinea pn
Republiek Equatoriaal-Guinea
The official name of Equatorial Guinea.

Republic of Estonia pn
Republiek Estland
The official name of Estonia.

Republic of Finland pn
Republiek Finland
The long form of Finland.

Republic of Ghana pn
Republiek Ghana
Official name of Ghana.

Republic of Guatemala pn
Republiek Guatemala
The official name of the country Guatemala.

Republic of Guinea pn
Republiek Guinee
The official name of Guinea.

Republic of Guinea-Bissau pn
Republiek Guinee-Bissau
Official name of Guinea-Bissau

Republic of Hungary pn
Republiek Hongarije
Former official name of Hungary.

Republic of Iceland pn
Republiek IJsland
The conventional descriptive name of Iceland.

Republic of India pn
Republiek India
The official name of India.

Republic of Indonesia pn
Republiek Indonesië
Official name for Indonesia.

Republic of Iraq pn
Republiek Irak
(a country).

Republic of Ireland /ɹɪˈpʌblɪk əv ˈaɪə(ɹ)lənd/ pn
Republiek Ierland Ierse Republiek
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Republic of Kazakhstan pn
Republiek Kazachstan
A sovereign state with its territory located in Eurasia.

Republic of Korea pn
Republiek Korea
Official name of South Korea.

Republic of Kosovo pn
Republiek Kosovo
The official name of (independent) Kosovo.

Republic of Latvia pn
Republiek Letland
The official name of Latvia.

Republic of Lithuania pn
Republiek Litouwen
The official name of Lithuania.

Republic of Macedonia pn
Republiek Macedonië
The former constitutional name of the Republic of North Macedonia

Republic of Madagascar pn
Republiek Madagaskar
Official name of Madagascar.

Republic of Malawi pn
Republiek Malawi
The official name of Malawi.

Republic of Maldives pn
Republiek der Maldiven
The official name of The Maldives.

Republic of Malta pn
Republiek Malta
The official name of Malta.

Republic of Moldova pn
Republiek Moldavië
The official name of Moldova.

Republic of Mozambique pn
Republiek Mozambique
(a country).

Republic of Namibia pn
Republiek Namibië
Official name of Namibia.

Republic of Nicaragua pn
Republiek Nicaragua
The official name of the country Nicaragua.

Republic of Niger pn
Republiek Niger
The official name of Niger.

Republic of North Macedonia pn
Republiek Noord-Macedonië
Country situated north of Greece and west of Bulgaria on the Balkan Peninsula, formerly partially recognised as the Republic of Macedonia.

Republic of Peru pn
Republiek Peru

Republic of Poland pn
Republiek Polen
The official name of Poland.

Republic of Senegal pn
Republiek Senegal
Official name of Senegal.

Republic of Serbia pn
Republiek Servië
The official name of Serbia.

Republic of Seychelles pn
Republiek der Seychellen
The official name of Seychelles.

Republic of Singapore pn
Republiek Singapore
Official name of Singapore.

Republic of Slovenia pn
Republiek Slovenië
The official name of Slovenia.

Republic of South Africa pn
Republiek Zuid-Afrika
(proscribed) The Transvaal statelet from 1852 to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland's annexation of it in 1902.

Republic of South Sudan pn
Republiek Zuid-Soedan
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Republic of Suriname pn
Republiek Suriname
The official name of Suriname.

Republic of Tajikistan pn
Republiek Tadzjikistan
The official name of Tajikistan.

Republic of Texas /ɹɪˈpʌb.lɪk əv ˈtɛk.səs/ pn
Republiek Texas
(historical) A former sovereign state that successfully revolted from Mexico in 1839-1845 and was then annexed into the United States of America as the state of Texas.

Republic of The Gambia pn
Republiek Gambia
The official name of The Gambia (1965-2016).

Republic of Turkey pn
Republiek Turkije
Former official name of the country of Turkey (now Republic of Türkiye).

Republic of Uganda pn
Republiek Oeganda Republiek Uganda
The official name of Uganda.

Republic of Uzbekistan pn
Republiek Oezbekistan
The official name of Uzbekistan.

Republic of Zaire pn
Republiek Zaïre
The official name of Zaire until 1997, now Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Republic of Zambia pn
Republiek Zambia
The official name of Zambia.

Republic of Zimbabwe pn
Republiek Zimbabwe
The official name of Zimbabwe.

Republic of the Congo pn
Republiek Congo
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Republic of the Philippines pn
Republiek der Filipijnen
Official name for Philippines.

Republican Republicans n
republikein republikeinse
(US politics) A member or supporter of the Republican Party, the more right-wing of the two main political parties in the United States.

Resurrection pn
herrijzenis opstanding verrijzenis wederopstanding
(Christianity) The resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Reuben /ˈɹu.bən/ /ˈɹuː.bən/ Reubens n
Ruben
(biblical) A member of one of the Israelite tribes, descended from Reuben.

Reuben /ˈɹu.bən/ /ˈɹuː.bən/ Reubens pn
Ruben
(biblical) First son of Jacob, by his wife Leah.
A surname transferred from the given name

Revelation pn
Openbaring
(biblical) The final book of the New Testament of the Bible.

Reverend /ˈɹɛvəɹənd/ /ˈɹɛvɹənd/ Reverends n
eerwaarde
A title indicating respect, prefixed to the names of Christian clergy.

Revised Romanization of Korean pn
Herziene Koreaanse Romanisatie
The official South Korean romanization standard for Korean.

Reykjaviker Reykjavikers n
Reykjaviker Reykjavikse
An inhabitant of Reykjavík

Reykjavík /ˈɹeɪk.jə.vɪk/ /ˈɹɛk.jə.vɪk/ pn
Reykjavik
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Reynard /ˈɹɛnɑː(ɹ)d/ /ˈɹɛnə(ɹ)d/ pn
Reintje Reinaart
(literary, poetic) A name in European folklore for the red fox.

Rhesus factor Rhesus factors n
resusfactor
An antigen of the Rhesus system; understood unless otherwise specified to refer to Rhesus factor D (RhD), which appears on the surface of the red blood cells of most (85%) humans. An incompatibility between the Rh-blood types of a mother and her baby may cause serious disease for the baby.

Rhine /ɹaɪn/ pn
Rijn
A river in western Europe, that flows through Switzerland, Austria, Liechtenstein, Germany, France and the Netherlands, before emptying into the North Sea.

Rhineland /ˈɹaɪnlænd/ pn
Rijnland
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Rhineland-Palatinate pn
Rijnland-Palts
One of the component states of Germany according to the current administrative division of the nation.

Rhodes /ɹoʊdz/ /ɹəʊdz/ Rhodeses pn
Rodos
A surname.
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An electric piano which produces soft, harmonic-like sounds; a Rhodes piano.

Rhodesia /ɹoʊˈdiːʒə/ /ɹəʊˈdiːʃə/ pn
Rhodesië
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Rhuddanian pn
Rhuddanien
(geology, paleontology) A subdivision of the Silurian period.

Riau Islands pn
Riau-archipel
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Richard /ˈɹɪt͡ʃ.əd/ /ˈɹɪt͡ʃ.ɚd/ Richards pn
Rijkert Richard Rikkert
(rare, _, compared to given name) A surname originating as a patronymic.

Richard's pipit Richard's pipits n
grote pieper
Anthus richardi, a medium-sized passerine bird which breeds in open grasslands in the East Palearctic.

Richter scale pn
schaal van Richter
(seismology) a logarithmic scale used to express the energy released by an earthquake, each increase of 1 representing a 32-fold increase in energy.

Riemann sphere Riemann spheres n
Riemann-sfeer
(topology, complex analysis) The complex numbers extended with the number ∞; the complex plane (representation of the complex numbers as a Euclidean plane) extended with a single idealised point at infinity and consequently homeomorphic to a sphere in 3-dimensional Euclidean space.

Riemann zeta function Riemann zeta functions n
Riemann-zeta-functie
(number theory, analytic number theory, uncountable) The function ζ defined by the Dirichlet series \textstyle \zeta(s)=\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac 1 {n^s} = \frac1{1^s} + \frac1{2^s} + \frac1{3^s} + \frac1{4^s} + \cdots, which is summable for points s in the complex half-plane with real part > 1; the analytic continuation of said function, being a holomorphic function defined on the complex numbers with pole at 1.

Riga /ˈɹiːɡə/ pn
Riga
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Rindt pn
Rindt

Ripuarian /ˌɹɪp.juˈɛə.ɹɪən/ /ˌɹɪp.juˈɛɹ.i.ən/ more Ripuarian most Ripuarian adj
Ripuarisch
Of or pertaining to the Ripuarian people or (one of) its members or descendants.
Of or pertaining to one, all, or any of the Ripuarian dialects.

Ripuarian /ˌɹɪp.juˈɛə.ɹɪən/ /ˌɹɪp.juˈɛɹ.i.ən/ Ripuarians n
Ripuariër
(historical) Any of the Ripuarian tribal section of the Frank people (comprising several tribes), who after some migration inhabited this region, as opposed to the Salian branch.

Ripuarian /ˌɹɪp.juˈɛə.ɹɪən/ /ˌɹɪp.juˈɛɹ.i.ən/ pn
Ripuarisch
A West Central German dialect group, spoken in the northern Rhineland (including the cities of Bonn, Cologne, Düsseldorf and Aachen), as well as parts of German-speaking Belgium and south-eastern Limburg (Netherlands); linguistically, the least affected by the consonant shift of all High German dialects

Rivne pn
Rivne Rovno
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Rivne province (oblast), in north-western Ukraine.

Riyadh /ɹiˈjɑːd/ pn
Riyad
(metonym) the government of Saudi Arabia

Roadian pn
Roadien
(geology, paleontology) A subdivision of the Permian period.

Robin /ˈɹɑbɪn/ /ˈɹɒbɪn/ Robins pn
Robin
(rare, _, compared to given name) A surname originating as a patronymic.

Roblox pn
Roblox
A massively multiplayer online game and creation system platform (introduced in 2004) in which users design and play video games.

Rochefort /ɹɒʃ.ˌfɔːt/ Rocheforts pn
Rochefort
A surname from French.

Rodinia pn
Rodinië
(geology) The world supercontinent that formed at the end of the Mesoproterozoic era, then broke into eight continents during the Neoproterozoic.

Roermond pn
Roermond
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Roger /ˈɹɑ.d͡ʒɚ/ /ˈɹɒd͡ʒ.ə/ [ˈroː.dʒɐ] Rogers pn
Rogier Rutger
(rare, _, compared to given name) A surname originating as a patronymic.

Rohingya /ɹoʊˈhɪn.d͡ʒə/ /ɹoʊˈhɪŋ.d͡ʒə/ /ɹoʊˈhɪŋ.jə/ /ɹoʊˈhɪŋ.ɡə/ /ɹəʊˈhɪn.d͡ʒə/ /ɹəʊˈhɪŋ.d͡ʒə/ /ɹəʊˈhɪŋ.jə/ /ɹəʊˈhɪŋ.ɡə/ /ˈɹəʊhɪŋ.d͡ʒə/ /ˈɹəʊhɪŋ.jə/ n
Rohingya Rohingya's
The people of Arakan, Myanmar, who speak this language.

Rohingya /ɹoʊˈhɪn.d͡ʒə/ /ɹoʊˈhɪŋ.d͡ʒə/ /ɹoʊˈhɪŋ.jə/ /ɹoʊˈhɪŋ.ɡə/ /ɹəʊˈhɪn.d͡ʒə/ /ɹəʊˈhɪŋ.d͡ʒə/ /ɹəʊˈhɪŋ.jə/ /ɹəʊˈhɪŋ.ɡə/ /ˈɹəʊhɪŋ.d͡ʒə/ /ˈɹəʊhɪŋ.jə/ pn
Rohingya
The Indo-European language spoken in Arakan, Myanmar, closely related to Chittagonian.

Rom /ɹoʊm/ /ɹəʊm/ Roma Roms n
zigeuner zigeunerin
A member of the Romani people.
(in particular) A male member of the Romani people who is married and considered respectable amongst the family.

Roma pn
Roma
A variety of the Romani language (or occasionally) the Romani macrolanguage.

Roman /ˈɹoʊ.mən/ /ˈɹəʊ.mən/ more Roman most Roman adj
Romeins Romeinse
Of or from Rome.

Roman /ˈɹoʊ.mən/ /ˈɹəʊ.mən/ Romans n
Romein Romeinse
A native or resident of Rome.
Romein
(historical) A native or resident of the Roman Empire.
Latijn
(uncountable) The Roman script.

Roman /ˈɹoʊ.mən/ /ˈɹəʊ.mən/ Romans pn
Romaan Roman
A en given name recently borrowed from continental Europe.

Roman Catholic Church pn
Rooms-Katholieke Kerk
Latin Church, the largest of the autonomous particular churches of the Catholic Church.

Roman Empire /ˈɹoʊmən ˈɛmpaɪɚ/ /ˈɹəʊmən ˈɛmpaɪə/ pn
Romeinse Rijk
(historical) The empire which succeeded the Roman Republic and existed between 27 B.C.E. and 476 C.E. in the west (and until 1453 C.E. in the east; see Byzantine Empire), encompassing territories stretching from Britain and Germany to Spain, North Africa and the Persian Gulf. [from 15th c.]

Roman candle Roman candles n
romeinse kaars
A type of firework with a long, thick paper tube that contains layers of "stars" and lifting charges. When ignited, pyrotechnic stars shoot from the tube one at a time.

Roman numeral Roman numerals n
Romeins cijfer
A numeral represented using a Roman system involving the letters I, V, X, L, C, D, and M.

Roman numerals n
Romeinse cijfers
(uncountable) The system of numerals using Roman numerals.

Roman road Roman roads n
heerweg heirbaan heerstraat
(historical) Any of many roads built in Europe, including Britain, by the Ancient Romans, many of which survive in various forms.

Romance adj
Romaans
Of or dealing with languages or cultures derived from Roman influence and Latin: French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Galician, Romanian, Catalan, Occitan, etc.

Romani /ɹəˈmɑː.ni/ /ˈɹoʊ.mə.ni/ /ˈɹɑ.mə.ni/ /ˈɹɒ.mə.ni/ /ˈɹɒm.ni/ /ˈɹəʊ.mə.ni/ pn
Romanes
The Indo-Aryan lect of the Roma people, or one of its sublects (such as Roma, Sinti, Romanichal, etc), closely related to Hindi and Rajasthani.

Romania /ɹoʊˈmeɪ.ni.ə/ /ɹəʊˈmeɪ.ni.ə/ pn
Roemenië
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Romanian /ɹoʊˈmeɪ.ni.ən/ /ɹoˈmɪ.ni.ən/ /ɹəʊˈmeɪ.ni.ən/ /ɹəˈmeɪ.ni.ən/ adj
Roemeens
Of or relating to Romania, the Romanian people, or the Romanian language.

Romanian /ɹoʊˈmeɪ.ni.ən/ /ɹoˈmɪ.ni.ən/ /ɹəʊˈmeɪ.ni.ən/ /ɹəˈmeɪ.ni.ən/ Romanians n
Roemeen Roemeense
(countable) A native of Romania.
Roemeens Roemeense
(uncountable) The official language of Romania and Moldova.

Romanianization n
roemenisering

Romanicist Romanicists n
romanist
A person who studies or teaches Romance languages and/or literature.

Romanization /ˌɹəʊmənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ Romanizations n
romanisatie
(usually, uncountable) The act or process of putting text into the Latin (Roman) alphabet, by means such as transliteration and transcription.

Romanoff Romanoffs pn
Romanov
A dynasty that ruled the Russian Empire
An aristocratic house that formed a ruling dynasty of Russia

Romans /ˈɹoʊmənz/ /ˈɹəʊmənz/ pn
Romeinen
(biblical) The sixth book of the New Testament of the Bible, the epistle of St Paul to the Christians in Rome.
The 30th sura (chapter) of the Qur'an.

Romansch /ɹoʊˈmænʃ/ /ɹoʊˈmɑnʃ/ /ɹə(ʊ)ˈmanʃ/ pn
Reto-Romaans
A Rhaeto-Romance language (or dialect continuum) spoken in the Graubünden/Grisons canton of Switzerland; it is one of the four official languages of Switzerland. [from 17th c.]

Romanticism pn
romantiek
(arts, music) An artistic, literary, musical, and intellectual movement that originated in Europe towards the end of the 18th century, peaking from 1800 to 1850, characterized by its emphasis on emotion and individualism as well as glorification of all the past and nature, preferring the medieval rather than the classical.

Rome /ɹoʊm/ /ɹum/ /ɹəʊm/ pn
Rome
The Holy See, the leadership of the Roman Catholic Church, particularly prior to the establishment of the Vatican City in the 19th century.

Rome wasn't built in a day proverb
Keulen en Aken zijn niet op één dag gebouwd Rome is niet op één dag gebouwd
(idiomatic) It takes a long time to create something complicated or impressive.

Romeo /ˈɹoʊmioʊ/ pn
Romeo
(fiction) One of the main characters of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare: the ardent lover of Juliet.

Rosamund /ˈroʊzəmənd/ /ˈrɒzəmənd/ pn
Rosamunde
A en given name.

Rosetta Stone pn
Steen van Rosette
A large inscribed stone found near Rosetta, Egypt, in 1799, later used as a basis for understanding many previously undecipherable examples of hieroglyphic writing.

Ross's gull Ross's gulls n
Ross' meeuw
Rhodostethia rosea, a small gull breeding in the high Arctic of northernmost North America, and northeast Siberia.

Rotterdam /ˈɹɒtə(ɹ)ˌdæm/ pn
Rotterdam
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Rotterdammer Rotterdammers n
Rotterdammer Rotterdamse
A native or inhabitant of Rotterdam.

Rottweiler /ˈɹɒtvaɪlə(ɹ)/ /ˈɹɒtwaɪlə(ɹ)/ Rottweilers n
rottweiler
A very large muscular breed of dog of German origin with black fur and tanned markings.

Roubaix /ɹoʊˈbeɪ/ /ɹuˈbeɪ/ pn
Robaais Roubaix
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Rouget's rail Rouget's rails n
Rougets ral
A bird from the family Rallidae, Rougetius rougetii.

Round Table pn
de ronde tafel
(Arthurian legend) King Arthur's table in the Arthurian legend, around which he and his knights congregate, all having equal status since the table has no head.

Roxana pn
Roxane
The wife of Alexander the Great.
A en given name.

Roy G. Biv /ɹɔɪ d͡ʒiː bɪv/ pn
ROGGBIV
(mnemonic) An acronym used to remember the color sequence of the visible spectrum: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet.

Rube Goldberg machine Rube Goldberg machines n
Rube Goldbergmachine
(US) A comical, overcomplicated machine which performs a simple task.

Rubicon /-k(ə)n/ /ˈɹubəˌkɑn/ /ˈɹuːbɪkɒn/ pn
Rubicon
The same river in the present day, identified with a river previously named Fiumicino.

Rubik's cube Rubik's cubes n
Rubiks kubus
A mechanical puzzle in the shape of a cube, all sides able to be rotated, each side divided into 9 squares, the moving pieces allowing the cube to be rearranged. The goal is to get the colored squares aligned so that each side of the cube is the same color.

Rudolph /ˈɹuːdɒ(l)f/ pn
Rudolf
A en given name.

Ruhnu pn
Ruhnu
An island in the middle of the Gulf of Riga, belonging to Estonia.

Rumpelstiltskin pn
Repelsteeltje
A fairy tale about a dwarf who saves the miller’s daughter by spinning straw into gold in exchange for her first-born child, but is foiled when she guesses his name.
The fictional dwarf who is the title character of that story.

Rupelian pn
Rupelien
(geology, paleontology) A subdivision of the Oligocene epoch.

Rus /ɹuːs/ /ɹʌs/ Rus pn
Roes
Kievan Rus', the medieval East Slavic state established by these same warrior merchants in the 9th century, whose capital was in Kiev.

Russia /ˈɹʌʃə/ Russias pn
Rusland
(dated, countable) Any of several East Slavic states descended from Kievan Rus, typically including Russia (Great Russia), Belarus (White Russia) and Ukraine (Little Russia).

Russia leather Russia leathers n
jucht
A form of bark-tanned cow leather, made hard-wearing, flexible, and waterproof with the use of birch oil.

Russian /ˈɹʌʃ(ə)n/ adj
Russisch Russische
Of or pertaining to Russia.
Of or pertaining to the Russian language.

Russian /ˈɹʌʃ(ə)n/ Russians n
Rus Russin
(countable) An ethnic Russian: a member of the East Slavic ethnic group which is native to, and constitutes the majority of the population of, Russia.
(countable, obsolete) A person from the Soviet Union
Russisch Rus
(uncountable) The Russian language.

Russian Blue Russian Blues n
Blauwe Rus
(zoology) A domestic cat of a breed with dense silver to grey fur.

Russian Empire pn
Keizerrijk Rusland
(historical) The Russian state from 1721 to 1917.

Russian Federation pn
Russische Federatie
Alternative formal name of Russia.

Russian Orthodox Church pn
Russisch-Orthodoxe Kerk
One of the autocephalous Eastern Orthodox Christian churches.

Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic /ˈɹɐʃən ˈsɐʉviːət fedəɹətɪv ˈsɐʉʃəɫɪst ɹəˈpɐbɫɪk/ /ˈɹʌʃən ˈsoʊvjət ˈfɛdɚˌɹeɪtɪv ˈsəʊʃəlɪst ɹəˈpʌblɪk/ /ˈɹʌʃən ˈsɒvi.ət ˈfɛd(ə)ɹətɪv ˈsəʊʃəlɪst ɹɪˈpʌblɪk/ pn
Russische Socialistische Federatieve Sovjetrepubliek
The official name for modern-day Russia under the Communist Party from 1936 to 1991 (from 1918 to 1937, according to the Constitution of the RSFSR, called the Russian Socialist Federative Soviet Republic). Part of the USSR from 1922 to 1991.

Russian doll Russian dolls n
matroesjka Russische pop baboesjka
One of a set of hollow nesting dolls, usually wooden and decorated.

Russian roulette pn
Russische roulette
(idiomatic, games) A deadly game in which a person loads a single bullet in the cylinder of a revolver, spins the cylinder so that the bullet's location is unknown, points the muzzle at his/her head, and pulls the trigger. In its most lethal form, played by multiple participants each of whom takes a turn until the weapon discharges.

Russification n
russificatie
The process of making anything Russian.

Russify /ˈɹuːsɪˌfaɪ̯/ /ˈɹʌsɪˌfaɪ̯/ v
russificeren
(ambitransitive) To render or become more Russian.

Russophobia n
russofobie
The contempt or disgust towards Russians or Russia, especially the political system, or the customs of the former Soviet Union.

Russophone more Russophone most Russophone adj
Russischtalig
Russian-speaking.

Russophone Russophones n
Russischtalige
A person who speaks Russian.

Ruth /ɹuːθ/ pn
Ruth
A book of the Old Testament and the Hebrew Tanakh.
A en given name.

Rutland beauty Rutland beauties n
haagwinde
Calystegia sepium, a species of bindweed found throughout the Northern Hemisphere.

Ruy Lopez pn
Spaans Spaanse opening
(chess) A common chess opening, an Open Game characterized by the moves 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5, in which White moves king's bishop to the fifth rank.

Rwanda /ɹuˈændə/ /ɹuˈɑndə/ /ɹəˈwændə/ /ɹəˈwɑndə/ /ɹəˈwɒndə/ pn
Rwanda
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The standardized dialect of the Bantu language Rwanda-Rundi spoken in Rwanda.
The genocide that occurred in Rwanda in 1994.

Rwandan more Rwandan most Rwandan adj
Rwandees
Of, from, or pertaining to Rwanda, the Rwandan people or language.

Rwandan Rwandans n
Rwandees Rwandese
A person from Rwanda or of Rwandan descent.

Réunion /ɹeɪ.uːniˈɒn/ /ɹiːˈjuːnjən/ pn
Réunion
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Rüppell's warbler Rüppell's warblers n
Rüppells grasmus
Sylvia ruppeli, an Old World warbler.

Rāma /ˈɹɑːmə/ pn
Rama
(Hinduism) A mythological king of Ayodhya in ancient India, considered as the seventh avatar of Vishnu and a lila-avatara described in Bhagavata Purana; one of the most worshipped Hindu deities.

SARS n
SARS
(medicine) Acronym of severe acute respiratory syndrome; also Sars.

SIM card SIM cards n
simkaart
A small, removable card smaller than a credit card which stores mobile phone data such as contact names and numbers, SMSs and security information.

SME SMEs n
kmo
(business) Initialism of small and medium-sized enterprise or small- to medium-sized enterprise.

SMS /ˌɛs ɛm ˈɛs/ SMSes n
sms sms-bericht
(telecommunications) Initialism of Short Message Service. A service to send text messages on a cell phone.

SMS /ˌɛs ɛm ˈɛs/ v
sms'en
To send a message on a cell phone.

SOHCAHTOA /ˌsoʊ.kɑˈtoʊ.ʌ/ /ˌsoʊ.kʌˈtoʊ.ʌ/ /ˌsɒ.kəˈtoʊ.ə/ phraseologicalUnit
SOSCASTOA
(mnemonic, trigonometry) sine: opposite over hypotenuse, cosine: adjacent over hypotenuse, tangent: opposite over adjacent

SSR SSRs n
SSR
(historical) Initialism of Soviet Socialist Republic.

STD STDs n
soa
(disease) Initialism of sexually transmitted disease.

SUV /suv/ /ˌɛs.juˈvi/ /ˌɛs.juːˈviː/ SUVs n
SUV
Initialism of sport utility vehicle; also S.U.V.

Saakashvili pn
Saakasjvili
A transliteration of the Georgian surname სააკაშვილი (saaḳašvili).

Saar /sɑː/ /zɑː/ pn
Saar
Saarland, a state of Germany.

Saarland pn
Saarland
One of the component states of Germany according to the current administrative division of the nation.

Saarloos wolfdog Saarloos wolfdogs n
Saarlooswolfhond
A dog of a breed originating from a cross between a male German Shepherd and a female wolf.

Saba /ˈseɪ.bə/ pn
Saba
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Sabbath /ˈsæbəθ/ Sabbaths n
sabbat sjabbat sjabbes
Friday-Saturday, observed in Judaism and some Christian denominations as a day of rest and worship.
heksensabbat
A meeting of witches. (Also called a witches' Sabbath, Shabbat, sabbat, or black Sabbath.)

Sabbath-day Sabbath-days n
sabbatdag
The day of the Sabbath; Saturday, the seventh day of the week.

Sabine /ˈseɪbaɪn/ /ˈsæbaɪn/ Sabines n
Sabijn
A member of a certain ancient tribe of Italy.

Sabine's gull Sabine's gulls n
vorkstaartmeeuw
A small gull, Xema sabini, breeding in the Arctic and migrating south in autumn.

Sachertorte / ˈzɑkɚˌtɔɹt/ /ˈsɑkɚˌtɔɹt/ /ˈzaxəˌtɔːtə/ Sachertorten Sachertortes n
Sachertorte
A torte made of butter, eggs, confectioner's sugar, toasted breadcrumbs, spices, and chocolate, which is baked in layers, put together with apricot jam and finally frosted with chocolate.

Sagittarius /ˌsadʒɪˈtɛːrɪəs/ /ˌsædʒəˈtɛriəs/ pn
Boogschutter
(zodiac constellations) A constellation of the zodiac supposedly shaped like a centaur who is an archer. It contains the stars Kaus Australis and Nunki.
(astrology) The zodiac sign for the archer, ruled by Jupiter and covering November 23 - December 21 (tropical astrology) or December 16 - January 14 (sidereal astrology).

Sahara /səˈhɑɹə/ /səˈhɑːɹə/ /səˈhɛɹə/ pn
Sahara
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Saharan more Saharan most Saharan adj
Saharaans
of or pertaining to the Sahara desert

Saint /seɪnt/ /sənt/ Saints n
Sint
A title given to a saint, often prefixed to the person's name.

Saint Andrew's cross Saint Andrew's crosses n
andreaskruis
A diagonal cross, the figure of a cross that has a form of two intersecting oblique bars.

Saint Barbara pn
Sint-Barbara
The patron of armourers, military engineers, gunsmiths, miners and anyone else who worked with cannon and explosives.

Saint Barthélemy /ˌsæn bɑː(ɹ)ˌteɪlɪˈmiː/ pn
Saint-Barthélemy Sint-Bartholomeus
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Saint Bernard /ˈseɪnt bəɹˈnɑɹd/ /ˈsənt ˈbəɹnəd/ Saint Bernards n
sint-bernard sint-bernardshond
One of a breed of large dog, famous for rescuing people on mountains.

Saint Catherine pn
Saint Catherine
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Saint George /ˈseɪnt ˈdʒɔː(ɹ)dʒ/ pn
Sint-Joris
(Christianity) Patron saint of England and several other places; legendary killer of a dragon.

Saint Helena /seɪnt həˈliːnə/ pn
Sint-Helena
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Saint Kitts and Nevis /seɪnt ˌkɪts ən ˈniː.vɪs/ pn
Saint Kitts en Nevis
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Saint Lucia /seɪnt ˈluː.ʃə/ pn
Saint Lucia
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Saint Martin /ˌseɪnt ˈmɑɹ.tən/ /ˌseɪnt ˈmɑɹ.tɪn/ /ˌseɪnt ˈmɑː.tɪn/ pn
Sint Maarten
An island in the northeast of the Caribbean Sea, whose northern portion is part of France and whose southern portion is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

Saint Mary /ˈseɪnt ˈmɛə.ɹi/ pn
Sint-Maria
(Christianity) Synonym of Mary, mother of Jesus.

Saint Michael pn
Sint-Michiel
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Saint Nicholas pn
Sint-Nicolaas
(Christianity) A 4th-century Greek bishop from Myra, Anatolia, patron saint of children, mariners and the unwed among others, functioning in multiple countries as a gift-giving figure around his feast day of December 6.

Saint Petersburg /sənt ˈpiːtə(r)zˌbɜː(r)ɡ/ pn
Sint-Petersburg
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Saint Pierre and Miquelon pn
Saint-Pierre en Miquelon
An overseas territory of France off the eastern coast of Canada.

Saint Valentine's Day /ˌseɪntˈvælənˌtaɪnzˌdeɪ/ /ˌsəntˈvælənˌtaɪnzˌdeɪ/ pn
Valentijn valentijnsdag
A holiday in remembrance of Saint Valentine, February 14th, celebrated by sending cards or similar tokens of love.

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines /seɪnt ˈvɪnt.sənt ən ðə ˈɡɹɛn.əˌdiːnz/ pn
Saint Vincent en de Grenadines
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Saint-Simonianism pn
Saint-Simonisme
(historical) A 19th-century French political and social movement of the first half of the 19th century, based on a perception that industrialization and scientific discovery would have profound changes on society.

Saintes pn
Saintes
A French Catholic diocese named after the above, its see.
A French arrondissement named after the above, its capital.
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Sakhalin /ˌsækəˈliːn/ /ˌsæx-/ pn
Sachalin
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Sakmarian pn
Sakmarien
(geology, paleontology) A subdivision of the Permian period.

Salafi adj
salafistisch
(Islam) Of or pertaining to Salafism.

Salafi Salafis n
salafist
(Islam) An adherent of Salafism.

Salafism n
salafisme
(Islam) A movement comparing itself to Sunni Islam, claiming to taking the pious ancestors, the salaf of the patristic period of early Islam, as exemplary models.

Salerno pn
Salerno
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A surname.

Salvador /ˈsælvədɔː(ɹ)/ pn
Salvador
A en given name.
A surname from Spanish or Portuguese.
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Salvadoran adj
Salvadoraans
Of, from, or pertaining to El Salvador or the Salvadorian people.

Salvadoran Salvadorans n
Salvadoraan Salvadoraanse
A person from El Salvador or of Salvadorian descent.

Salvation Army pn
Leger des Heils
A Protestant Christian church and an international charitable organisation structured in a quasi-military fashion, originally founded to help the poor of London.

Samaria /səˈmæː.ɹɪ.ə/ /səˈmɛə.ɹɪ.ə/ /səˈmɛɚ.i.ə/ pn
Samaria
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Samaritan /səˈmæɹɪtən/ /səˈmɛɹɪtən/ adj
Samaritaans
Of, or relating to Samaria or Samaritans.

Samaritan /səˈmæɹɪtən/ /səˈmɛɹɪtən/ Samaritans n
Samaritaan Samaritaanse
A native, or inhabitant of Samaria; especially one practising certain ethnoreligious traditions indigenous to that region.

Samegrelo pn
Mingrelië
A historic province in the western part of the country of Georgia

Sami /ˈsæmi/ /ˈsɑːmi/ adj
Samisch
Relating to the Sami people of northern Scandinavia, or the Sami languages.

Sami /ˈsæmi/ /ˈsɑːmi/ Sami Samis n
Same
A member of an indigenous Finno-Ugric people of Lapland.

Sami /ˈsæmi/ /ˈsɑːmi/ Samis pn
Samisch
(countable) Any of the languages of the Sami people.

Sammarinese adj
San Marinees
Of, or pertaining to, San Marino or its culture or people

Sammarinese Sammarinese n
San Marinees San Marinese
Someone from San Marino or of Sammarinese descent

Samoa /saː.mo.a/ /səˈmoʊ.ə/ /səˈmoʊə/ /səˈməʊ.ə/ /ˈsaːˌmaʉ̯.ə/ pn
Samoa
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Samoan adj
Samoaans
Of, from, or pertaining to Samoa, the Samoan people or the Samoan language.

Samoan Samoans n
Samoaan Samoaanse
(countable) A person from Samoa or of Samoan descent.
Samoaans
(uncountable) The Samoan language.

Samogitia /ˌsa.mə(ʊ)ˈɡiː.ʃə/ /ˌsæ.moʊˈɡi.ʃə/ /ˌsæ.məˈɡi.ʃə/ pn
Samogitië
An ethnographic region of Lithuania, located in the north-west of the country.

Samogitian /ˌsa.mə(ʊ)ˈɡiː.ʃən/ /ˌsæ.moʊˈɡi.ʃən/ /ˌsæ.məˈɡi.ʃən/ pn
Samogitisch
A Baltic language spoken in Samogitia.

Samos /ˈseɪ.mɒs/ pn
Samos
An island belonging to the Sporades and a city on it, in the Aegean.
A modern Greek prefecture in the eastern part of the Aegean that includes the island along with the islands of Icaria and Fourni.

Samosata /səˈmɒsətə/ pn
Samosata
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Samoyedic /ˈsamɔɪ̯ˌ(j)ɛdɪk/ /ˈsamə(ʊ)ˌjɛdɪk/ /ˈsæmoʊˌjɛdɪk/ /ˈsæmɔɪ̯ˌ(j)ɛdɪk/ /ˈsæməˌjɛdɪk/ adj
Samojeeds
Of or pertaining to these languages.

Samson /ˈsæmsən/ pn
Simson Samson
An Israelite judge in the Old Testament who performed feats of strength against the Philistines but was betrayed by Delilah his mistress. (biblical character)

Samuel /ˈsæmjuəl/ pn
Samuel Samuël
A en given name.
One of two books of the Old Testament and the Hebrew Tanakh.
The primary author and central character of the first book of Samuel.
A surname.

San Marinese adj
San Marinees

San Marino /ˌsæn məˈɹi.noʊ/ /ˌsæn məˈɹiː.nəʊ/ pn
San Marino
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San Salvador /sæn ˈsælvədɔɹ/ pn
San Salvador
(historical) Short for San Salvador Island, TemplateParserError:LuaError discovered on Christopher Columbus's first voyage.
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Sanaa /sɑˈnɑː/ /səˈnɑː/ pn
Sanaa
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Sandwich tern Sandwich terns n
grote stern
A species of tern, Thalasseus sandvicensis.

Sanskrit /ˈsænskɹɪt/ n
Sanskriet
A classical Indo-European language of South Asia, which is the liturgical language of Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Jainism. [from 1610s]

Santa Claus /ˈsæn.təˌklɑz/ /ˈsæn.təˌklɔz/ /ˈsæn.təˌklɔːz/ /ˈsæːn.təˌkloːz/ Santa Clauses pn
Kerstman Sinterklaas Sint-Nicolaas
(folklore) A figure said to bring presents to people (especially children) at Christmas time.

Santa hat Santa hats n
kerstmuts
A red and white hat associated with Santa Claus, approximately conical with a white bobble on top.

Santiago /sæntiˈɑːɡəʊ/ /sɑntiˈɑɡoʊ/ pn
Santiago
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Santiago de Compostela pn
Santiago de Compostela Sint-Jacob van Compostella
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Santonian pn
Santonien
(geology, paleontology) A stage or age, a subdivision of the Late (Upper) Cretaceous epoch.

Sappho /ˈsæfoʊ/ /ˈsæfəʊ/ pn
Sappho
An Ancient Greek female name, particularly borne by a poetess from Lesbos who lived between 630 and 570 BC (exact dates unknown).

Sarah /ˈse(ɪ).ɹə/ /ˈsæ.ɹə/ /ˈsɑɹ.ə/ /ˈsɛə.ɹə/ /ˈsɛɚ.ə/ /ˈsɛɹ.ə/ /ˈsɛː.ɹə/ Sarahs pn
Sara
The wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac in the Bible.
Sara Sarah
A en given name.

Sarajevo /ˌsɑɹəˈjeɪvəʊ/ pn
Sarajevo
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Sardinia /sɑɹˈdɪniə/ /sɑːˈdɪnɪə/ pn
Sardinië
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Sardinian adj
Sardisch Sardijns Sardinisch
Of or relating to Sardinia or its people or culture.

Sardinian Sardinians n
Sardijn
A person from Sardinia.

Sardinian pn
Sardisch Sardijns Sardinisch
A Romance language spoken in the Italian region of Sardinia.

Sardinian warbler Sardinian warblers n
kleine zwartkop
Sylvia melanocephala, an Old World warbler.

Saskatchewan /səˈskæt͡ʃ.ə.wən/ /səˈskæt͡ʃ.əˌwɑːn/ pn
Saskatchewan
Prairie province in western Canada (named after the river, which flows through it) which has Regina as its capital city.

Sassarese /ˈsæsəɹiːz/ /ˈsɑːsəɹiz/ pn
Sassarees
A Romance lect, transitional between Corsican and Sardinian, spoken in the province of Sassari, Sardinia, Italy.

Sassari /ˈsæsəɹi/ /ˈsɑsəɹi/ pn
Sassari
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Satan /ˈseɪ.tn̩/ /ˈseɪ.tən/ [ˈseɪ.ʔn̩] Satans n
satan
(countable) A demon follower of Satan (principal evil spirit); a fallen angel.

Satan /ˈseɪ.tn̩/ /ˈseɪ.tən/ [ˈseɪ.ʔn̩] pn
Satan
(religion) The supreme evil spirit in the Abrahamic religions, who tempts humanity and rules Hell; the Devil; (in, _, Theistic Satanism) the same figure, regarded as a deity to be revered and worshipped.

Satanism /ˈseɪtənɪzm/ Satanisms n
satanisme
Worship or reverence to Satan (usually synonymous with "the Devil").
A profession, philosophy, or ideological construct featuring a positive, admirable, or useful association to the figure, character or entity known as 'Satan'; or, featuring opposition to all morality and the procurement of what is wanted regardless of the consequences concerning others.

Satanist Satanists n
satanist
One who identifies with Anton Szandor LaVey's philosophical teachings and the religion, Satanism, founded upon it.
One who worships Satan.

Saterland pn
Saterland
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Saterland Frisian pn
Saterfries Saterlands
a Frisian language spoken mostly in the municipality of Saterland in the district of Cloppenburg, in Lower Saxony, Germany

Saturday /ˈsætədeɪ/ /ˈsætədi/ /ˈsætədæɪ/ /ˈsætəɹdeɪ/ /ˈsætəɹdi/ [ˈsæɾɚdeɪ̯] [ˈsæɾɚdi] adv
op zaterdag zaterdag
(US, Canada) On Saturday.

Saturday /ˈsætədeɪ/ /ˈsætədi/ /ˈsætədæɪ/ /ˈsætəɹdeɪ/ /ˈsætəɹdi/ [ˈsæɾɚdeɪ̯] [ˈsæɾɚdi] Saturdays n
zaterdag
The seventh day of the week in many religious traditions, and the sixth day of the week in systems using the ISO 8601 norm; observed as the Sabbath/Shabbat in Judaism (Friday sunset to Saturday sunset); it follows Friday and precedes Sunday.

Saturn /ˈsæt.ən/ /ˈsæt.ɚn/ pn
Saturnus
(astronomy) The sixth planet of the solar system, known for its large rings, and until recent times the furthest known; represented in astronomy and astrology by ♄.
(Roman god) The god of fertility and agriculture, equivalent to the Greek Kronos.

Saudi /ˈsaʊdi/ /ˈsɔːdi/ Saudis n
Saudi
A person from Saudi Arabia or of Saudi Arabian descent.

Saudi Arabia /ˌsaʊ.di əˈɹeɪ.bi.ə/ /ˌsɔː.di əˈɹeɪ.bi.ə/ pn
Saoedi-Arabië Saudi-Arabië
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Saul /sɑl/ /sɔːl/ pn
Saul
(Christianity, Judaism) The first king of Israel in the Old Testament.
A en given name.
Saul Saulus
(Christianity) The Hebrew name of Apostle Paul in the New Testament.

Savannah sparrow Savannah sparrows n
savannahgors
Passerculus sandwichensis, a small American sparrow.

Savi's warbler Savi's warblers n
snor
Locustella luscinioides, an Old World warbler, found in parts of Europe, Western Asia, and sub-Saharan Africa.

Savoy /səˈvɔɪ/ pn
Savooien
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Savoy cabbage Savoy cabbages n
Savooienkool
Brassica oleracea var. sabauda, a hardy cabbage with dense, crinkled leaves

Saxon /ˈsæksən/ more Saxon most Saxon adj
Saksisch
Of, relating to, or characteristic of the Saxon language.

Saxon /ˈsæksən/ Saxons n
Saks
A member of an ancient West Germanic tribe that lived at the eastern North Sea coast and south of it.
A native or inhabitant of Saxony.
non plus ultra vierde petit
(uncountable, US, _, printing, rare, dated) A size of type between German and Norse, 2-point type.

Saxony /ˈsæksəni/ pn
Saksen
A historic realm and modern state of Germany.

Saxony-Anhalt pn
Saksen-Anhalt
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Scandinavia /skændɪˈneɪvi.ə/ pn
Scandinavië
Denmark, Norway, and Sweden collectively and sometimes Finland, Iceland, and the Faroe Islands.

Scandinavian /ˌskændɪˈneɪvi.ən/ more Scandinavian most Scandinavian adj
Scandinavisch Scandinaafs
(Of a language) Of or relating to the North Germanic family of languages to which Swedish, Norwegian (Bokmål, Nynorsk), Danish, Icelandic, and Faeroese belong.

Scandinavian /ˌskændɪˈneɪvi.ən/ Scandinavians n
Scandinaaf Scandinaafse Scandinavische Scandinaviër
Someone from Scandinavia.

Scandinavian Peninsula pn
Scandinavië
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Scania /ˈskæni.ə/ pn
Skåne
A historical region, currently part of Sweden, occupying the southernmost tip of the Scandinavian Peninsula.

Schaerbeek /ˈskɑɹbeɪk/ pn
Schaarbeek Schaerbeek
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Schagen pn
Schagen
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Scheffer Scheffers pn
Scheffer

Scheherazade /ʃəˈhɛɹəzɑd/ /ʃəˌhɛɹəˈzɑːd(ə)/ pn
Scheherazade Sheherazade Sherazade Sjeherazade
A en given name.

Scheldt /skɛlt/ /ʃɛlt/ pn
Schelde
A river flowing through France, Belgium and the Netherlands.

Schlemm's canal Schlemm's canals n
kanaal van Schlemm
(anatomy) a circular channel in the eye that collects aqueous humour from the anterior chamber and delivers it into the bloodstream; if it is blocked, a glaucoma results

Schleswig-Holstein pn
Sleeswijk-Holstein
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Schoenmaker Schoenmakers pn
Schoenmaker

Schrödinger's cat pn
Schrödingers kat
The thought experiment which was devised by Erwin Schrödinger, is usually considered a paradox, involves a Schrödinger's cat and is typically supposed to be analysed from the point of view of quantum mechanics.

Scorpius /ˈskɔːpɪəs/ /ˈskɔːɹpɪəs/ pn
Schorpioen
(constellation) A constellation of the zodiac, roughly shaped like a scorpion. Its brightest star is the red giant Antares.

Scot /ˈskɑt/ /ˈskɒt/ /ˈskɔʔ/ Scots n
Schot Schotse
A person born in or native to Scotland.

Scotch /skɑt͡ʃ/ /skɒt͡ʃ/ pn
Schots-Engels
(dated) The Scottish dialect of English.
Schotten
(dated) The people of Scotland.

Scotland /ˈskɑt.lənd/ /ˈskɒt.lənd/ /ˈskɔʔ.lənd/ pn
Schotland
A habitational surname referring to someone from Scotland.

Scotsman /ˈskɑts.mən/ Scotsmen n
Schot
A man from Scotland; a Scot.

Scotswoman Scotswomen n
Schotse
A woman from Scotland.

Scottish /ˈskɑ.ɾɪʃ/ /ˈskɒt.ɪʃ/ /ˈskɔt.ɪʃ/ [ˈskɔɾ.ɪʃ] more Scottish most Scottish adj
Schots
Of a thing or concept, of or pertaining to Scotland.

Scottish /ˈskɑ.ɾɪʃ/ /ˈskɒt.ɪʃ/ /ˈskɔt.ɪʃ/ [ˈskɔɾ.ɪʃ] n
Schotten
(collective, in the plural, with definite article, i. e. the Scottish) the people of Scotland.

Scottish Gaelic pn
Schots-Gaelisch
The Gaelic language of Scotland, spoken primarily in the northern and western parts of the country, with important communities in Glasgow and Edinburgh. Scottish Gaelic had its widest influence between 800 and 1200 C.E., as place names throughout Scotland attest.

Scottish crossbill Scottish crossbills n
Schotse kruisbek
Loxia scotica, a small passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae. It is endemic to the Caledonian Forests of Scotland

Scottish terrier Scottish terriers n
Schotse terriër
A breed of dog originating in Scotland.

Scrabble /ˈskɹæ.bəl/ pn
scrabble
A board game in which players draw letter tiles and take turns to make interlocking words like a crossword, scoring points according to the letters played and their positions on the board.

Scutum pn
Schild
(constellation) A small autumn constellation of the northern sky, said to resemble a shield. It lies between the constellations of Aquila, Sagittarius, and the tail of Serpens.

Scythia /ˈsɪði.ə/ /ˈsɪθi.ə/ pn
Scythië
(historical) A region of Central Eurasia in the classical era, encompassing parts of the Pontic steppe, Central Asia, Eastern Europe, inhabited by nomadic Scythians from at least the 11th century BCE to the 2nd century CE.

Sderot pn
Sderot
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Sea of Azov /ˈsiː əv ˈɑːzɒv/ pn
Zee van Azov
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Sea of Cortez pn
Zee van Cortés
Synonym of Gulf of California

Sea of Japan pn
Japanse Zee
The body of water between Japan, Sakhalin, the Asian continent, and Jeju Island.

Sea of Okhotsk /ˌsiː əv əˈxɒtsk/ pn
Zee van Ochotsk
A sea between the Kamchatka Peninsula on the east, the Kuril Islands on the southeast, the island of Hokkaidō to the far south, the island of Sakhalin along the west, and a long stretch of eastern Siberian coast along the west and north.

Seattle /siˈætl̩/ [-ɾɫ] pn
Seattle
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Sebastian /səˈbæst͡ʃən/ /sɪˈbæs.tʃən/ /sɪˈbæsti.ən/ pn
Sebastiaan
A en given name.

Secretary of State Secretaries of State n
minister van Buitenlandse Zaken
Any of several senior government positions whose function varies from nation to nation.

Sedna pn
Sedna
(mythology, Inuit mythology) The Inuit goddess of the sea and marine animals.
(astronomy) 90377 Sedna, a trans-Neptunian dwarf planet whose eccentric detached orbit is wholly beyond the Kuiper belt.

Segorbe /sɛˈɡɔːbeɪ/ pn
Segorbe
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Seine /seɪn/ /sɛn/ pn
Seine
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Seine-Saint-Denis pn
Seine-Saint-Denis
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Selandian pn
Selandien
(geology, paleontology) A subdivision of the Paleocene epoch.

Selonia pn
Selië
A cultural region in southern Latvia encompassing the eastern part of Semigallia.

Semipelagianism pn
semi-pelagianisme
A Christian theological and soteriological school of thought on salvation, holding that the beginning of faith (and therefore salvation) is an act of free will, while the increase of faith is the work of God.

Semite /ˈsiː.maɪt/ /ˈsɛ.maɪt/ /ˈsɪ.maɪt/ Semites n
Semiet
A descendant of any of these peoples.

Semitic /səˈmɪt.ɪk/ [səˈmɪɾ.ɪk] adj
Semitisch
Of or pertaining to the Semites; of or pertaining to one or more Semitic peoples.

Senegal /ˌsɛn.ɪ.ˈɡɑːl/ /ˌsɛn.ɪ.ˈɡɔːl/ pn
Senegal
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Senegalese /ˌsɛ.nə.ɡəˈliːz/ more Senegalese most Senegalese adj
Senegalees Senegalese
Of, from, or pertaining to Senegal or the Senegalese people.

Senegalese /ˌsɛ.nə.ɡəˈliːz/ Senegalese n
Senegalees Senegalese
A person from Senegal or of Senegalese descent.

Seoul /soʊl/ /səʊl/ pn
Seoel Seoul
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Seoulite adj
Seoels Seouls
Of or from Seoul.

Seoulite Seoulites n
Seoeler Seoelse Seouler
Someone from Seoul.

September /səpˈtɛmbə/ /səpˈtɛmbəɹ/ /sɛpˈtɛmbə/ /sɛpˈtɛmbəɹ/ Septembers pn
september herfstmaand
The ninth month of the Gregorian calendar, following August and preceding October. Abbreviations: Sep or Sep., Sept or Sept.

Septuagint /sɛpˈtju.ə.d͡ʒənt/ /sɛpˈtu.ə.d͡ʒənt/ /ˈsɛp.tjʊ.ə.d͡ʒɪnt/ /ˈsɛp.tə.wəˌd͡ʒɪnt/ /ˈsɛp.t͡ʃə.wəˌd͡ʒɪnt/ /ˈsɛp.t͡ʃʊ.ə.d͡ʒɪnt/ /ˈsɛp.ʃə.wəˌd͡ʒɪnt/ Septuagints pn
Septuagint Septuaginta
An influential Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible produced in Alexandria in the 3rd and 2nd centuries BC.

Serb /ˈsɜːb/ /ˈsɝb/ Serbs n
Serviër Servische
A person of Serb descent (not necessarily from Serbia). (Compare Serbian.)

Serbia /ˈsɜː.bi.ə/ /ˈsɝ.bi.ə/ pn
Servië
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Serbia and Montenegro pn
Servië en Montenegro
(historical) Former country on the Balkan Peninsula, formerly part of Yugoslavia. It disbanded in 2006.

Serbian /ˈsɜː(ɹ)biːən/ adj
Servisch
Of, from, or pertaining to Serbia and Serbians.
Of or pertaining to Serbian language.

Serbian /ˈsɜː(ɹ)biːən/ Serbians n
Servisch
(uncountable) The standardized variety of Serbo-Croatian, a South Slavic language, spoken by Serbs.
Serviër Servische
(historical) Serbo-Croatian in general, as spoken in Serbia.

Serbo-Croatian /ˌsɜː(ɹ)bəʊkɹəʊˈeɪʃən/ pn
Servo-Kroatisch Servokroatisch
The South Slavic language of which Bosnian, Croatian, Montenegrin and Serbian are literary standards.

Sergius pn
Serge
A en given name.

Serpens Caput pn
Kop van de Slang

Serpens Cauda pn
Staart van de Slang

Serpukhovian pn
Serpukhovien
(geology, paleontology) A subdivision of the Carboniferous period.

Serravallian pn
Serravallien
(geology, paleontology) A subdivision of the Miocene epoch.

Seth /sɛθ/ pn
Set
The third son of Adam and Eve.

Sevastopol /səˈvæstəpoʊl/ /ˌsɛvəˈstoʊpəl/ pn
Sebastopol
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Seville /səˈvɪl/ pn
Sevilla
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Seychelles /seɪˈʃɛl/ /seɪˈʃɛlz/ /ˈseɪʃɛl/ /ˈseɪʃɛlz/ pn
Seychellen
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Seychellois adj
Seychels
From, or pertaining to, Seychelles.

Seychellois Seychellois n
Seycheller Seychelse
Someone from the Seychelles, or of Seychellois descent.

Shadow Cabinet Shadow Cabinets n
schaduwkabinet
A senior group of opposition politicians who shadow the members of the government.

Shakespearean /ʃeɪkˈspɪəɹi.ən/ /ʃeɪkˈspɪɹi.ən/ more Shakespearean most Shakespearean adj
Shakespearein van Shakespeare
(literature) Of or pertaining to, characteristic of, associated with, or suggestive of William Shakespeare (an English playwright), his works, or his authorship, or the time in which he lived.

Shakespearean sonnet Shakespearean sonnets n
Engels sonnet shakespeariaans sonnet
(poetry) A sonnet comprising three quatrains and a final couplet, in iambic pentameter with the rhyme scheme of abab cdcd efef gg.

Shanghai /ʃæŋˈhaɪ/ /ʃɑŋˈhaɪ/ /ˈʃæŋ.haɪ/ pn
Sjanghai
A major international port including the eastern coast of Shanghai Municipality and the northeastern islands of Zhejiang Province.

Sharon /ˈʃæɹən/ pn
Sharon
A en given name derived from the biblical place name.
A en given name derived from the biblical place name.

Shavuot /ʃævuˈɒt/ /ʃɑvuˈoʊt/ /ʃəˈvuːəs/ pn
Wekenfeest
A Jewish holiday that occurs in the spring, a harvest festival, also commemorating the anniversary of the giving of the Ten Commandments to Moses and the Israelites at Mount Sinai.

Sheffield stand Sheffield stands n
nietje
A type of bicycle stand consisting of a single inverted U-shaped metal bar that is mounted onto or embedded into the ground.

Sheinwoodian pn
Sheinwoodien
(geology, paleontology) A subdivision of the Silurian period.

Sheremetyevo pn
Sjeremetjevo
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Shetland Islands pn
Shetlandeilanden
A group of islands of Scotland, roughly north-east of the Orkney Islands.

Shi'a /ˈʃiːə/ pn
sjia
(with article, collective) The followers of this branch of Islam; the Shiites.

Shi'ism /ˈʃiːɪz(ə)m/ n
sjiisme
The religion of Shi'i Muslims.

Shiite /ˈʃiːaɪt/ adj
sjiitisch sjiitische
Of or relating to the Shi'a.

Shiite /ˈʃiːaɪt/ Shiites n
sjiiet
A member of the Shi'a.

Shinto /ˈʃɪn.toʊ/ /ˈʃɪn.təʊ/ pn
Shintoïsme
Formerly the state religion of Japan, a type of animism involving the worship of ancestors and nature spirits.

Shiraz /ʃɪˈɹɑːz/ Shirazes n
syrah
A variety of black grape used to make wine

Shona /ˈʃoʊnə/ /ˈʃəʊnə/ pn
Shona
A language spoken in Zimbabwe and Mozambique.

Shoshone /ʃoʊˈʃoʊni/ pn
Shoshone
An Amerindian ethnic group of North America, especially of Wyoming and Idaho.

Shota pn
Sjota
A male given name of Georgian origin.

Shrove Tuesday Shrove Tuesdays n
vastenavond
The day before the beginning of Lent on Ash Wednesday.

Siamese Siamese Siameses n
siamees
(plural "Siameses") A Siamese cat.

Siamese cat Siamese cats n
siamees
A short-haired breed of domestic cat having blue eyes and pointed coat pattern, that is, a pale body and dark extremities.

Siamese twin Siamese twins n
Siamese tweeling
A conjoined twin; one of two people physically joined together.

Siberia [saɪˈbɪəɹɪə] [saɪˈbɪɹiə] pn
Siberië
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Siberian [saɪˈbɪəɹɪən] [saɪˈbɪɹiən] adj
Siberisch
Of or relating to Siberia.

Siberian [saɪˈbɪəɹɪən] [saɪˈbɪɹiən] Siberians n
Siberische Siberiër
(ethnology) A person from Siberia.

Siberian Husky Siberian Huskies n
Siberische husky
(zoology) A medium-sized spitz breed of dog originally used for herding reindeer and pulling sleighs.

Siberian accentor Siberian accentors n
bergheggenmus
Prunella montanella, a small passerine bird in the family Prunellidae.

Siberian crane Siberian cranes n
Siberische witte kraanvogel
(ornithology) A large white crane, Grus leucogeranus, which breeds in Arctic Russia and western Siberia.

Siberian grouse Siberian grouses n
spitsvleugelhoen
A medium-sized grouse, Falcipennis falcipennis.

Siberian jay Siberian jays n
taigagaai
A jay widespread in northern Eurasia, Perisoreus infaustus

Siberian rubythroat Siberian rubythroats n
roodkeelnachtegaal
Calliope calliope, a flycatcher breeding in western Siberia and overwinters in South Asia.

Siberian stonechat Siberian stonechats n
Aziatische roodborsttapuit
Saxicola maurus, an Old World flycatcher.

Siberian thrush Siberian thrushes n
Siberische lijster
A species of solitary thrush native to Siberia, Geokichla sibirica.

Siberian tiger Siberian tigers n
Siberische tijger
A tiger of a specific Panthera tigris tigris population, now confined to Outer Manchuria in Russia.

Sicilian adj
Siciliaans siciliaans
Of or relating to Sicily or its inhabitants.

Sicilian Sicilians n
Siciliaan Siciliaanse
A native of Sicily.
Any chess opening that starts 1 e4 c5.

Sicilian pn
Siciliaans
The language of Sicily.

Sicilian Defence pn
Siciliaans
A chess opening characterized by the moves 1.e4 c5, in which both the white king's pawn and the black king's bishop's pawn advance two squares as the first moves.

Sicily /ˈsɪsɪli/ Sicilies pn
Sicilië
(historical) Synonym of Kingdom of Sicily, a former kingdom controlling the island and some of southern Italy in the medieval and early modern period
(historical) Synonym of Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, a former kingdom controlling the island and most of southern Italy in the 19th century

Sidon pn
Sidon
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Sierpinski triangle Sierpinski triangles n
driehoek van Sierpinski
A fractal consisting of three copies of itself, shrunk to half size, arranged in a triangular shape without rotating.

Sierra Leone /siˌɛɹə liˈoʊn/ pn
Sierra Leone
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Sierra Leonean more Sierra Leonean most Sierra Leonean adj
Sierra Leoons
From or of Sierra Leone.

Sierra Leonean Sierra Leoneans n
Sierra Leoner Sierra Leoonse
A native or inhabitant of Sierra Leone.

Sigrid /ˈsiɡɹɪd/ pn
Sigrid
A en given name, rather rare among English-speakers

Sikh /siːk/ /sɪk/ Sikhs n
sikh
An adherent of Sikhism.

Sikhism /ˈsiːkɪzm̩/ /ˈsɪk-/ pn
sikhisme
A revealed, monotheistic religion originating in northern India, in the 16th century, through Guru Nanak and his successors.

Silas /ˈsaɪ.ləs/ pn
Silas
A en given name of Biblical origin.

Silesia /saɪˈliʒə/ /saɪˈliːziə/ /saɪˈliːʃə/ pn
Silezië
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Silesian /saɪˈliːzi.ən/ adj
Silezisch
Of or pertaining to Silesia.

Silesian /saɪˈliːzi.ən/ Silesians n
Sileziër
(countable) An inhabitant of Silesia.

Silk Road pn
zijderoute
(historical) An extensive interconnected network of trade routes across Asia, North and Northeast Africa, and Europe, historically used by silk traders.

Simferopol /sɪmfəˈɹɒ.pəl/ /ˌsɪmfəˈɹoʊpəl/ pn
Simferopol
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Simon says n
Commando
(games) A children's game where players must carry out only those commands that are preceded by the utterance "Simon says".

Simplified Chinese pn
vereenvoudigd Chinees
Chinese written using the forms of Chinese characters introduced by the PRC as script reform. The characters are simplified (with a reduced number of strokes, etc.) compared to their pre-reform shapes.

Sindarin pn
Sindarijns
A constructed language, partly inspired by Welsh, spoken by certain elves and others in J. R. R. Tolkien's works.

Sinemurian n
Sinemurien
(geology, paleontology) A subdivision of the Jurassic period.

Singapore /sɪŋəˈpɔː/ /sɪŋɡəˈpɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈsɪŋə-/ /ˈsɪŋəpoɹ/ /ˈsɪŋəpɔː/ /ˈsɪŋɡəpɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈsɪŋʌpɔː/ [-ɔː˦˧] [ˈsɪŋ˧.a˧.pɔ˦] pn
Singapore
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Singaporean /ˌsɪŋ(ɡ)əˈpɔːɹi.ən/ adj
Singaporees
Of, from, or pertaining to Singapore or its people or language.

Singaporean /ˌsɪŋ(ɡ)əˈpɔːɹi.ən/ Singaporeans n
Singaporees Singaporese
A person from Singapore or of Singaporean descent.

Sinitic /saɪˈnɪtɪk/ /sɪˈnɪtɪk/ more Sinitic most Sinitic adj
Sinitisch
Of or pertaining to China or the Chinese peoples

Sino-Tibetan /ˌsaɪnəʊtɪˈbɛtən/ /ˌsɪnəʊtɪˈbɛtən/ adj
Sino-Tibetaans
Of, or relating to, both China and Tibet

Sinosphere n
Sinosfeer
Countries and regions in East Asia that have been historically influenced by the culture of China.

Sint Maarten pn
Sint Maarten
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Sinto Sinti n
Sinto
A member (especially male) of a Romani people found in Germany and surrounding areas.

Sirius /ˈsɪɹi.əs/ pn
Sirius

Skopje /ˈskɔpjɛ/ pn
Skopje
(by extension) North Macedonia, especially in the Greek media.

Slav /slæv/ /slɑːv/ Slavi Slavs n
Slaaf Slavische
A member of any of the peoples of Europe who speak the Slavic languages.

Slavic /ˈslævɪk/ /ˈslɑːvɪk/ more Slavic most Slavic adj
Slavisch
Of the Slavs, their culture or the branch of the Indo-European languages associated with them.

Slavic studies n
slavistiek
(humanities, US) A field of academic study concerned with Slavic areas, Slavic languages, literature, history, and culture.

Slavonia pn
Slavonië
In early modern times: Kingdom of Slavonia, covering north-eastern parts of modern Croatia and region of Syrmia in modern Serbia.

Sleeping Beauty Sleeping Beauties pn
Doornroosje Schone Slaapster
A fairy tale originally titled La Belle au bois dormant by Charles Perrault.
Doornroosje
The main character in this story, who is in unbroken slumber under a magical spell, awaiting the kiss of a prince.

Slovak /sləˈvæk/ /sləˈvɑːk/ /ˈsloʊvæk/ /ˈsloʊvɑːk/ [ˈslɑvək] adj
Slowaaks Slovaaks
Of, from, or pertaining to Slovakia, the Slovak people or the Slovak language.

Slovak /sləˈvæk/ /sləˈvɑːk/ /ˈsloʊvæk/ /ˈsloʊvɑːk/ [ˈslɑvək] Slovaks n
Slowaak Slowaakse Slovaak Slovaakse
(countable) A person from Slovakia or of Slovak descent.
Slowaaks Slovaaks
(uncountable) The Slavic language of Slovakia.

Slovak Republic pn
Slowaakse Republiek
The official name of Slovakia.

Slovakia /sloʊˈvæ.ki.ə/ /sloʊˈvɑ.ki.ə/ /sləʊˈvæ.ki.ə/ /sləʊˈvɑː.ki.ə/ pn
Slowakije Slovakije
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Slovene /sləˈviːn/ /ˈsləʊviːn/ adj
Sloveens
Of or pertaining to Slovenia, the Slovenes or the Slovene language.

Slovene /sləˈviːn/ /ˈsləʊviːn/ Slovenes n
Sloveen Sloveense
A person from Slovenia.

Slovene /sləˈviːn/ /ˈsləʊviːn/ pn
Sloveens
The official language of Slovenia.

Slovenia /sloʊˈvi.ni.ə/ /sloʊˈvin.jə/ /sləʊˈviː.ni.ə/ /sləʊˈviːn.jə/ pn
Slovenië
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Slytherin /ˈslɪðəɹɪn/ Slytherins n
Zwadderaar
A person having traits associated with Slytherin house from the Harry Potter series, including ambition, cunning, or an affinity for snakes or the colours green and silver.

Smartism n
Smartisme
A denomination of the Hindu religion whose adherents follow the Vedas and Shastras, primarily the Advaita Vedanta philosophy of Adi Shankara.

Smith /smɪθ/ Smiths pn
Smid Smit
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Smith's longspur Smith's longspurs n
bonte ijsgors
A bird of the species Calcarius pictus, native to North America east of the continental divide.

Smyrna /ˈzmɪɚnɑː/ pn
Smyrna
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Snake Island pn
Slangeneiland
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Snares penguin Snares penguins n
snareskuifpinguïn
A species of crested penguin, Eudyptes robustus, which breed on The Snares, an island group off South Island, New Zealand.

Snoopy pn
Snoopy
Charlie Brown's pet beagle in the comic strip Peanuts, by Charles M. Schulz; often representing doggish soulfulness.

Snow Queen pn
sneeuwkoningin
A female fairy tale character with magical power over snow and ice.

Snow White /snoʊ (h)waɪt/ /snəʊ waɪt/ Snow Whites pn
Sneeuwwitje
A fictional character in the fairy tale Snow-White and Rose-Red, from Schneeweißchen und Rosenrot collected by the Brothers Grimm.

Sochi /ˈsoʊt͡ʃi/ /ˈsɒt͡ʃi/ pn
Sotsji
A city in the Krasnodar kray (krai) of Russia, host of the 2014 Winter Olympics.

Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia pn
Socialistische Federale Republiek Joegoslavië
The Yugoslav state that existed from 1943 until 1992 (abbreviation SFRY).

Socialist Republic of Vietnam pn
Socialistische Republiek Vietnam
Official name of Vietnam.

Society Islands pn
Genootschapseilanden
A group of islands in the South Pacific; part of French Polynesia.

Socrates /ˈsɑkɹətiz/ /ˈsɒkɹətiːz/ pn
Socrates
A en given name of mostly historical use, known after a Greek philosopher.

Socratic method pn
maieutiek socratische methode

Sofia /sɒˈfiːə/ /ˈsəʊfi.ə/ pn
Sofia
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Sofian Sofians n
Sofioot
Someone from Sofia.

Sogdiana pn
Sogdianië
An ancient Iranian-speaking civilization of what is today eastern Uzbekistan and western Tajikistan.

Solar System /ˈsoʊ.lɚ ˌsɪs.təm/ /ˈsəʊl.ə ˌsɪs.təm/ pn
zonnestelsel
(astronomy) The Sun and all the heavenly bodies that orbit around it, including the eight planets, their moons, the asteroids, and comets.

Sologne /sə.ˈlɔɪn/ pn
Sologne
A natural region between the French departments of Loiret, Loir-et-Cher and Cher, in Centre-Val de Loire, France.

Solomon /ˈsɑləmən/ /ˈsɒləmən/ Solomons pn
Salomo
(Biblical character) In the Old Testament and Qur'an, a king of Israel famous for his wisdom; father of King Rehoboam and the son of King David.

Solomon Islander Solomon Islanders n
Salomonseilander Salomonseilandse
Somebody from the Solomon Islands.

Solomon Islands /ˈsɑ.lə.mən ˈaɪ.ləndz/ /ˈsɒl.ə.mən ˈaɪ.ləndz/ /ˈsɒləmən ˈaɪləndz/ pn
Salomonseilanden
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Solresol pn
Solresol
A minor constructed language whose phonemes are based upon the solfège.

Somali /soʊˈmɑːli/ /səˈmɑːli/ adj
Somalisch
Of, from, or pertaining to Somalia, the Somali people or language.

Somali /soʊˈmɑːli/ /səˈmɑːli/ Somalis n
Somalisch Somali
(uncountable) A Cushitic language spoken mainly in Somalia and eastern Ethiopia.
Somalische Somaliër
(countable) A person from Somalia or of Somali descent.

Somali ostrich Somali ostriches n
Somalische struisvogel
Struthio molybdophanes, a large flightless bird native to the Horn of Africa, previously considered to be a subspecies of the common ostrich.

Somalia /səˈmɑːliə/ pn
Somalië
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Somaliland pn
Somaliland
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Son of God pn
Zoon Gods Zoon van God

Son of Man pn
Mensenzoon Zoon des mensen
(Christianity) A Christian title of Jesus Christ, referring to his status as a celestial being who presides as an eschatological judge.

Song of Songs pn
Hooglied
(biblical) The twenty-second book of the Christian Old Testament and the seventeenth book of the Hebrew Bible.

Sophocles /ˈsɑ.fɑ.kliːz/ /ˈsɒ.fək.kliːz/ pn
Sophocles
A Greek dramatic poet (ca. 497 BCE – 405 BCE); Sophocles was one of the three greatest Greek tragedians. In the Athenian dramatic competitions of the Festival of Dionysus, he won more first prizes (around 20) than any other playwright, and placed second in all others he participated in. He is best remembered for his Oedipus Cycle of plays.

Sorbian /ˈsɔːbi.ən/ /ˈsɔːɹbi.ən/ adj
Sorbisch
Of or pertaining to the Sorbs or to the Sorbian language.

Sorbian /ˈsɔːbi.ən/ /ˈsɔːɹbi.ən/ pn
Sorbisch
A group of Slavic languages spoken by a minority in eastern Germany.

Sorbonne pn
Sorbonne
A building in Paris that houses several universities and schools

Sound pn
Sont
The strait that separates Zealand (an island of Denmark) from Scania (part of Sweden); also sometimes called by the Danish name, Øresund.

South Souths pn
Zuiden zuiden
(US) The south-eastern states of the United States, including many of the same states as formed the Confederacy.

South Africa /ˌsaʊθ ˈæf.ɹɪ.kə/ [sɑɤ̯ˈθɛ̞frɘkə] pn
Zuid-Afrika
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South African /ˌsaʊθˈaf.ɹɪ.kən/ adj
Zuid-Afrikaans
Of, from, or pertaining to South Africa, or the South African people.

South African /ˌsaʊθˈaf.ɹɪ.kən/ South Africans n
Zuid-Afrikaan Zuid-Afrikaanse
A person from South Africa or of South African descent.

South African English pn
Zuid-Afrikaans Engels
A dialect of English spoken in South Africa and in neighbouring countries.

South African Republic pn
Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek
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(nonstandard) Republic of South Africa

South America /ˌsaʊθ əˈmɛɹɪkə/ pn
Zuid-Amerika
The continent that is the southern part of the Americas. It is east of the Pacific Ocean, west of the Atlantic Ocean, south of North America and north of Antarctica.

South American adj
Zuid-Amerikaans
Of, or relating to South America.

South American South Americans n
Zuid-Amerikaan Zuid-Amerikaanse
A person from or living in South America.

South Asia pn
Zuid-Azië
All the countries of the Indian subcontinent (principally India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan) and the Indian Ocean (principally Sri Lanka, Maldives)

South Atlantic pn
Zuid-Atlantische Oceaan
The portion of the Atlantic Ocean which lies south of the equator.

South Australia pn
Zuid-Australië
(historical) Until 1901, the British colony that is now the state of South Australia.

South Carolina /ˌsaʊθ kæɹəˈlaɪnə/ /ˌsaʊθ kɛɹəˈlaɪnə/ pn
Zuid-Carolina
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South Caucasus pn
Trans-Kaukasië
A mountainous region in the easternmost part of Europe, lying between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea, comprising republics of Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan. Also known as Transcaucasus.

South China Sea pn
Zuid-Chinese Zee
The western arm of the Pacific Ocean, between the Asian mainland and Taiwan, Borneo and the Philippines.

South Dakota /ˈsaʊθ dəˈkoʊ.tə/ pn
Zuid-Dakota
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South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands pn
Zuid-Georgië en de Zuidelijke Sandwicheilanden
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South Holland pn
Zuid-Holland
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South Island pn
Zuidereiland
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South Korea pn
Zuid-Korea
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South Korean adj
Zuid-Koreaans
Of, from, or pertaining to South Korea or the South Korean people.

South Korean South Koreans n
Zuid-Koreaan Zuid-Koreaanse
A citizen or resident of South Korea.

South Low Franconian pn
Zuidnederfrankisch

South Ossetia pn
Zuid-Ossetië
A disputed region in the South Caucasus. Formally recognized as a part of Georgia by most countries, but de facto an independent country fully named Republic of South Ossetia, with capital city Tskhinvali.

South Pole /ˌsaʊθ ˈpoʊl/ /ˌsaʊθ ˈpəʊl/ pn
Zuidpool
(geography) The Geographic South Pole or Terrestrial South Pole; the point which south is oriented towards, and therefore the southernmost point on Earth (having a latitude of -90°).

South Sea pn
Stille Zuidzee
(obsolete) The Pacific Ocean.
(obsolete) The Southern Ocean.

South Slavic adj
Zuid-Slavisch
of or relating to this language family or to the South Slavs.

South Sudan pn
Zuid-Soedan
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South Sudanese adj
Zuid-Soedanees
Of, from, or pertaining to the country of South Sudan or the South Sudanese people.

South Sudanese South Sudanese n
Zuid-Soedanees
A person from South Sudan or of South Sudanese descent.

South Tyrol pn
Zuid-Tirol
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South West Africa pn
Zuidwest-Afrika
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South Yemen pn
Zuid-Jemen
(historical) A former country in the Middle East from 1967 until 1990; full name People's Democratic Republic of Yemen.

Southeast Asia pn
Zuidoost-Azië
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Southern Africa pn
Zuidelijk Afrika
The southern part of the continent of Africa.

Southern Bug pn
Zuidelijke Boeg

Southern Cross /ˌsʌðə(ɹ)n ˈkɹɒs/ pn
Zuiderkruis
(constellation) A distinctive winter constellation of the southern sky, shaped like a cross, which appears in the flags of several countries in Oceania.

Southern Europe pn
Zuid-Europa
A sociopolitical region of Europe including such countries as Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece

Southern European adj
Zuid-Europees
Of, from, or pertaining to Southern Europe, its people, or its culture.

Southern European Southern Europeans n
Zuid-Europeaan Zuid-Europese
A Southern European person; one who comes from or lives in Southern Europe.

Southern Hemisphere Southern Hemispheres n
zuidelijk halfrond
The hemisphere of the Earth (or any celestial body) to the south of its equator.

Southern Ireland pn
Zuid-Ierland
The short-lived autonomous region of the United Kingdom established on 3 May 1921 and dissolved on 6 December 1922, superseded by the Irish Free State.

Southern Ocean pn
Zuidelijke IJszee Antarctische Oceaan
The portion of the World Ocean surrounding Antarctica, variously taken as the waters south of the Antarctic Circle, the waters south of 60° S, or the waters bounded by the Antarctic Convergence.

Southern Rhodesia pn
Zuid-Rhodesië
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Southern Sami adj
Zuid-Samisch
Relating to the Southern Sami people living in east central Norway south of the Arctic Circle and across the border in Sweden, and their language and culture.

Southern Sami pn
Zuid-Samisch
A Finno-Ugric language spoken in parts of Norway.

Southwark /ˈsʌðə(ɹ)k/ pn
Zuidwerk
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Soviet more Soviet most Soviet adj
Sovjet-
(history, not comparable) Pertaining to the Soviet Union or its constituent republics.
Supporting or representing the Soviet Union or Sovietism; Sovietist.

Soviet Socialist Republic Soviet Socialist Republics pn
socialistische sovjetrepubliek
(historical, political subdivision) Any of the republics belonging to the former Soviet Union.

Soviet Union /ˈsoʊviət ˈjuːnjən/ /ˈsɒviət ˈjuːniən/ /ˈsəʊvɪət ˈjuːniən/ pn
Sovjet-Unie Radenbond
Ellipsis of Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.
(informal) The Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic.

Soviet republic Soviet republics n
radenrepubliek
(historical) A republic within the former Union of Soviet Socialist Republics; a list of these can be found at Soviet Socialist Republic.

Sovietization Sovietizations n
sovjetisering
The act or process of Sovietizing.

Sovietize v
sovjetiseren
(transitive) To adapt to the sociopolitical standards of the Soviet Union.

Space Shuttle Space Shuttles n
ruimteveer space shuttle
A space transportation system developed by NASA consisting of a reusable winged orbiter, a set of recoverable booster rockets, and a fuel tank.

Spain /speɪn/ /spæɪn/ pn
Spanje
An English ethnic surname transferred from the nickname for someone with Spanish ancestry.

Spaniard /ˈspæn.jəd/ /ˈspæn.jɚd/ Spaniards n
Spanjaard Spaanse
A person from Spain or of Spanish descent.

Spanish /ˈspæn.ɪʃ/ adj
Spaans
Of or pertaining to the people or culture of Spain.

Spanish /ˈspæn.ɪʃ/ Spanishes pn
Spaans
(uncountable) A Romance language primarily spoken in Spain and in the Americas.

Spanish Netherlands pn
Spaanse Nederlanden
(plurale tantum, historical) The southern part of the Low Countries (Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg) during and after the Eighty Years' War, ruled by Spain and lasting from 1581 to 1713.

Spanish Sign Language pn
Spaanse gebarentaal
A language that uses hands, facial expressions, and other bodily behavior to communicate both concrete and abstract ideas.

Spanish Water Dog /ˌspænɪʃ ˈwɔtɚ dɔɡ/ /ˌspænɪʃ ˈwɔːtə dɒɡ/ Spanish Water Dogs n
Spaanse waterhond
A herding water dog originating in Spain.

Spanish chestnut Spanish chestnuts n
tamme kastanje tamme kastanjeboom
The fruit of this tree.

Spanish influenza n
Spaanse griep
(pathology) A form of influenza that spread to nearly every part of the world in a pandemic between 1918 and 1920, killing from 20 to 100 million people.

Spanish sparrow Spanish sparrows n
Spaanse mus
Passer hispaniolensis, a small passerine bird in the family Passeridae

Sparta /ˈspɑː(ɹ)tə/ pn
Sparta
An ancient city-state in southern Greece, noted for its strict military training.

Spartacus /ˈspɑːtəkəs/ /ˈspɑːɹtəkəs/ pn
Spartacus
A Thracian name, notably borne by a gladiator who was one of the slave leaders in a major slave uprising against the Roman Republic.

Spartan more Spartan most Spartan adj
Spartaans
Of or relating to Sparta or its citizens.

Spartan Spartans n
Spartaan
A citizen of Sparta; a native or inhabitant of Sparta.

Spatialism /ˈspeɪʃəlɪzəm/ n
spatialisme
A type of modern art in which elements of colour, sound, space, movement, and time are synthesized.

Special Region of Yogyakarta pn
speciale regio Yogyakarta
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Sphinx /ˈsfɪŋks/ Sphinges pn
Sfinx
(usually, with "the") An ancient, large statue in Egypt, with the face of a man and the body of a lion, lying near the Great Pyramids.
(Greek mythology) One of the many offspring of Typhon and Echidna, a winged lion-like creature with a woman's face, who committed suicide out of frustration after Oedipus managed to solve her riddles.

Spiritism pn
spiritisme
A philosophical doctrine, established in France in the mid nineteenth century, postulating that humans are essentially immortal spirits that temporarily inhabit physical bodies, and may have influence on the physical world.

Spiritualist adj
spiritualistisch

Spiritualist Spiritualists n
spiritualist

Spitsbergen /ˈspɪtsˌbɛə(ɹ)ɡən/ /ˈspɪtsˌbɜː(ɹ)ɡən/ pn
Spitsbergen
The largest island of this archipelago.

Sporades pn
Sporaden
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Sprachgefühl n
taalgevoel
The instinctive or intuitive grasp of the natural idiom of a language. [from 20th c.]

Sprachraum n
taalgebied
(linguistics) Language area, language zone; geographical region where a language is spoken

Sranan Tongo pn
Sranan Sranantongo Surinaams
A creole language spoken as a first language by approximately 126,000 people in Suriname, the mother tongue of the Creoles.

Srebrenica /-ˈnɪtsə/ /ˌsɹɛbɹəˈniːtsə/ /ˌʃɹɛbɹəˈniːtsə/ pn
Srebrenica
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Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte pn
Sri Jayewardenapura Kotte
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Sri Lanka /sɹ/ /sɹiˈlæŋkə/ /sɹiˈlɑːŋkə/ /ʃɹ/ /ʃɹiˈlɑːŋkə/ pn
Sri Lanka
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Sri Lankan adj
Sri Lankaans
Of, from, or pertaining to Sri Lanka or to the Sri Lankan people

Sri Lankan Sri Lankans n
Sri Lankaan Sri Lankaanse
A person from Sri Lanka or of Sri Lankan descent.

St SS Sts n
St.
abbreviation of Saint

St George's Channel pn
Sint-Georgekanaal
The channel connecting the Irish Sea to the north and the Atlantic Ocean to the southwest.

St John's wort /seɪnt ˈd͡ʒɑnz wɝt/ /sən(t) ˈd͡ʒɒnz wɜːt/ St John's worts n
sint-janskruid
Any of several plants, of the genus Hypericum, especially Hypericum perforatum, that have yellow flowers and traditionally ward off evil.

St. Elmo's fire St. Elmo's fires n
Sint-Elmusvuur
An electrical discharge, or corona, seen around pointed objects, caused by ionization of the atmosphere during storms.

St. George's Day pn
Sint Jorisdag
The saint's day of Saint George, the patron saint of England, celebrated on April 23rd.

St. George's mushroom St. George's mushrooms n
voorjaarspronkridder
An edible mushroom found in Europe, Calocybe gambosa.

St. Vith /sæŋ ˈviːt/ /sæ̃ ˈviːt/ /zʌŋkt ˈfɪt/ pn
Sankt Vith
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Stalin /ˈstɑː.lɪn/ pn
Stalin
A surname from Russian; usually referring to the Russian [empire, republic] revolutionary and Soviet Secretary of the Central Committee of the CPSU(b) Joseph Stalin.

Stalin's organ Stalin's organs n
stalinorgel
(military, World War II, slang) A Katyusha rocket launcher.

Stalinism Stalinisms n
stalinisme
The Communist philosophies espoused by Soviet leader Joseph Stalin.

Stanislaus /ˈstænɪslɔːs/ Stanislauses pn
Stanislaus
A en given name.
A surname from the Slavic languages.

Star of Bethlehem pn
kerstster ster van Bethlehem
(Biblical) The bright star in the Gospel of Matthew that lead the "wise men from the East" to travel to Bethlehem.

Star of David Stars of David pn
Davidsster Davidster
A symbol of Jewish identity and Judaism, having the shape of a hexagram, the compound of two equilateral triangles.

Start menu Start menus n
startmenu
(computing) A menu in some operating systems that is launched by pressing an on-screen button and provides a central launching point for applications and tasks.

State of Eritrea pn
Staat Eritrea
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State of Israel pn
Staat Israël
The official name of Israel.

State of Libya pn
Staat Libië
The official name of Libya.

State of Palestine pn
Staat Palestina
The country established in West Bank and Gaza Strip, including occupied Palestinian territories and those under the jurisdiction of the Palestinian National Authority.

State of Qatar pn
Staat Qatar
official name of Qatar

States General /steɪts ˈdʒɛn(ə)ɹəl/ pn
Staten-Generaal
(historical) A similar assembly in pre-Revolutionary France. [from 16th c.]

Statue of Liberty pn
Vrijheidsbeeld
A very large statue in New York harbor, representing the Roman goddess Libertas, and considered emblematic of the United States and its attractiveness to voluntary immigrants.

Stavanger pn
Stavanger
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Steen Steens pn
Steen

Steller sea lion /ˈstɛlə siː ˈlaɪən/ Steller sea lions n
Stellerzeeleeuw
A species of sea lion, Eumetopias jubatus, the largest of the eared seals.

Stephen /ˈstiːfən/ /ˈstiːvən/ /ˈstɛfən/ pn
Stefanus
The first Christian martyr.
Stefan Steven
A en given name.

Stilton /ˈstɪltən/ Stiltons n
stilton
A type of blue-veined cheese made in England.

Stockholm /ˈstɒkhoʊ(l)m/ /ˈstɒkhɒlm/ pn
Stockholm
(metonym) The Swedish government.

Stockholm syndrome n
stockholmsyndroom
A psychological condition in which a hostage emotionally bonds to his or her captor.

Stockholmer adj
Stockholms
Of, from or pertaining to Stockholm.

Stockholmer Stockholmers n
Stockholmer Stockholmse
Someone from Stockholm in Sweden.

Stone Age /ˈstoʊn ˌeɪdʒ/ /ˈstəʊn ˌeɪdʒ/ pn
steentijd stenen tijdperk
(archaeology, paleontology) A broad prehistoric period during which humans widely used stone for toolmaking.

Strait of Dover pn
Kanaal Nauw van Kales
A strait in the English Channel, connecting to the North Sea, between Dover (England) and Calais (France)

Strait of Gibraltar pn
Straat van Gibraltar
A strait between Spain and Morocco, connecting the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean.

Strait of Magellan pn
Straat Magellaan
A navigable sea route between the southern coast of Chile and the northern coast of Tierra del Fuego.

Strait of Malacca pn
Straat Malakka
A strait between the Malay Peninsula and the Indonesian island of Sumatra.

Strait of Messina pn
Straat van Messina
The narrow section of water between the eastern tip of Sicily and the southern tip of mainland Italy.

Strait of Sicily pn
Kanaal van Sicilië
A strait between Sicily and Tunisia, part of the Mediterranean Sea.

Strasbourg /ˈstɹæsbɜːɡ/ /ˈstɹæzbɜːɡ/ /ˈstɹɑːsbɝːɡ/ pn
Straatsburg Straatburcht
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Stymphalian bird Stymphalian birds n
Stymphaliden
(Greek mythology) A man-eating bird with a bronze beak and sharp metallic feathers it could launch at its victims, which infested Stymphalus. They were slain by Herakles as part of his sixth Labour, who took advantage of their sensitive sense of hearing.

Styria pn
Stiermarken
(historical) The Duchy of Styria, a duchy within the Holy Roman Empire, located in modern-day southern Austria and northern Slovenia.

Styx /stɪks/ pn
Styx
(Greek mythology) The river, in Hades, over which the souls of the dead are ferried by Charon.

Sublime Porte pn
Hoge Porte Porte Sublieme Porte Verhevene Porte
(figuratively) A pars pro toto for the Ottoman sultanic court, hence for the imperial government, notably the vizierial divan and the entire empire, or a personage with a similar standing.

Subscriber Identity Module Subscriber Identity Modules n
Simkaart
A component on a SIM card that stores information to identify a mobile phone user.

Sucre /ˈsuːkɹeɪ/ pn
Sucre
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Sudan /suˈdæn/ /suˈdɑn/ /suːˈdɑːn/ /sʉːˈdæn/ /sʉːˈdɐːn/ Sudans pn
Soedan Sudan
Republic of the Sudan, since 1955

Sudanese /suː.de.niːz/ adj
Soedanees
Of, from, or pertaining to the country of Sudan, or the Sudanese people.

Sudanese /suː.de.niːz/ Sudanese n
Soedanees Soedanese
A person from Sudan or of Sudanese descent.

Sudeten pn
Sudeten
A series of mountains in Central Europe (Czech Republic, Poland, Germany).

Sudetenland pn
Sudetenduitsland Sudetenland
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Suez Canal pn
Suezkanaal
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Suez Canal Zone pn
Suez-Kanaalzone
(historical, from 1936 until 1956) The territory stretching around the course of the Suez Canal.

Sufism n
soefisme
A family of spiritual schools in Islam emphasizing mysticism and asceticism.

Sugarloaf Mountain pn
Suikerbroodberg
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Sukuma pn
Sukuma
The Bantu language of this people.

Sumatra /suːˈmɑːtɹə/ pn
Sumatra
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Sumatran rhinoceros Sumatran rhinoceros Sumatran rhinoceroses n
Sumatraanse neushoorn
A rhinoceros of species Dicerorhinus sumatrensis (family Rhinocerotidae).

Sumatran tiger Sumatran tigers n
Sumatraanse tijger
A population of Panthera tigris sondaica, found only on the Indonesian island of Sumatra.

Sumerian /suˈmɛɚ.i.ən/ /suˈmɪə.ɹɪ.ən/ /səˈmɛɚ.i.ən/ /səˈmɪə.ɹɪ.ən/ Sumerians n
Sumeriër
A person of Sumer.

Sumerian /suˈmɛɚ.i.ən/ /suˈmɪə.ɹɪ.ən/ /səˈmɛɚ.i.ən/ /səˈmɪə.ɹɪ.ən/ pn
Sumerisch
(linguistics) The ancient language spoken in Sumer, a language isolate.

Sumy /ˈsumi/ /ˈsuːmɪ/ pn
Soemy
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Sun /sʌn/ pn
Zon zon
The star at the center of the Solar System (our solar system), which shines in our sky, represented in astronomy and astrology by ☉.

Sunda Strait /ˈsʊndə ˈstɹeɪt/ pn
Straat Soenda
The strait between the Indonesian islands of Java and Sumatra.

Sundaland pn
Soendaland
(biogeography) A biogeographical region of Southeastern Asia which encompasses the areas of the Asian continental shelf that was exposed during the last ice age [from 1920s]

Sundanese /sʌndəˈniːz/ adj
Soendanees
Of or pertaining to the Sundanese people.

Sundanese /sʌndəˈniːz/ Sundanese n
Soendanees
A member of an ethnic group in the western part of the island of Java in Indonesia, numbering approximately 42 million.

Sundanese /sʌndəˈniːz/ pn
Soendanees
The language of the Sundanese people.

Sunday /ˈsʌn.deɪ/ /ˈsʌn.di/ Sundays n
zondag
The first day of the week in many religious traditions, and the seventh day of the week in systems using the ISO 8601 standard; the Christian Sabbath; the Lord's Day; it follows Saturday and precedes Monday.

Sunday best n
zondagse pak
(idiomatic) A person's finest clothing, especially the clothes one reserves to wear to church on Sunday.

Sunday driver Sunday drivers n
zondagsrijder
(idiomatic) One who drives slowly or inexpertly, as for leisure or sightseeing.

Sunday school Sunday schools n
zondagsschool
A school, organized by a church, that provides religious education to children on Sundays.

Supreme Leader Supreme Leaders n
hoogste leider
The head of state and commander-in-chief of the entire armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran, with the authority to dismiss the Iranian president. The Supreme Leader is also the highest-ranking spiritual leader in Iran.

Supreme Soviet pn
Opperste Sovjet
The bicameral parliament of the former Soviet Union

Suriname /ˈsʊə.ɹɪ.næm/ /ˈsʊɹ.ɪ.næm/ /ˈsʊɹ.ɪ.nɑm/ /ˌsjʊə.ɹɪˈnæm/ /ˌsʊə.ɹɪˈnæm/ /ˌsʊɹ.ɪˈnɑm/ pn
Suriname
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Surinamese /ˌsʊəɹɪnəˈmiːz/ adj
Surinaams
Of, from, or pertaining to Suriname, the Surinamese people or the Surinamese language.

Surinamese /ˌsʊəɹɪnəˈmiːz/ Surinamese n
Surinaamse Surinamer
A person from Suriname or of Surinamese descent.

Svalbard /ˈsvɑːlbɑː(ɹ)/ /ˈsvɑːlbɑː(ɹ)d/ pn
Spitsbergen
A group of islands northeast of Greenland; a territory of Norway.

Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands pn
Spitsbergen en Jan Mayen
Two distinct dependencies of Norway. Official name: Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands.

Swabia /ˈsweɪbi.ə/ pn
Zwaben
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Swabian /ˈsweɪbi.ən/ more Swabian most Swabian adj
Zwabisch
Of or related to Swabia, its people, or its dialect of the German language.

Swabian Turkey pn
Zwabisch Turkije
A region of southwestern Hungary inhabited by an ethnic German minority who settled there, beginning in the late 1600s after the land was conquered from the Ottoman Empire, from the Palatinate, Hesse, Swabia, Bavaria and elsewhere.

Swahili /swɑˈhili/ /swəˈhili/ /swəˈhiːli/ pn
Swahili
An agglutinative language of the Bantu branch widely spoken in East Africa. Born in its modern form from the hybridization of the Arabic and Bantu cultures, it was the language of the traders in East Africa, and spread along the routes of trade.

Swainson's hawk Swainson's hawks n
prairiebuizerd
A hawk, Buteo swainsoni

Swainson's thrush Swainson's thrushes n
dwerglijster
Catharus ustulatus, a medium-sized thrush of North America.

Swazi pn
Swazi
A Bantu language primarily spoken in Swaziland/Eswatini and the South African regions adjacent to it.

Swaziland /ˈswɑːziˌlænd/ pn
Swaziland
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Swazilander Swazilanders n
Swazi Swazische Swaziër
A native or inhabitant of Swaziland.

Swede /swiːd/ Swedes n
Zweed Zweedse
A person from Sweden or of Swedish descent.

Sweden /ˈswi.dən/ /ˈswiː.dən/ pn
Zweden
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Swedenborgianism n
Swedenborgianisme
(historical) Any of several related Christian denominations that developed as a new religious movement, informed by the writings of Emanuel Swedenborg.

Swedish /ˈswiː.dɪʃ/ adj
Zweeds Zweedse
Of or pertaining to Sweden.
Zweeds
Of or pertaining to the Swedish language.

Swedish /ˈswiː.dɪʃ/ Swedishes pn
Zweeds
The language of Sweden and Åland (an autonomous part of Finland). Swedish is also one of the two official languages of Finland, spoken by 6% of the citizens. A very small minority in Estonia has Swedish as their mother tongue.

Swedish massage Swedish massages n
Zweedse massage
A popular style of massage involving effleurage, petrissage, tapotement, friction, and vibration/shaking as the basic strokes.

Swedophone adj
Zweedstalig
Swedish-speaking.

Swiss /swɪs/ more Swiss most Swiss adj
Zwitsers
Of, from, or pertaining to Switzerland or the Swiss people.

Swiss /swɪs/ Swiss Swisses n
Zwitser Zwitserse
(countable) A person from Switzerland or of Swiss descent.

Swiss Army knife Swiss Army knives n
Zwitsers zakmes
Any of a class of multi-function pocket knives or multitools, having a blade and various tools, such as screwdrivers and can openers.

Swiss Confederation pn
Zwitserse Confederatie Zwitsers Eedgenootschap Zwitserse Bondsstaat
The full official name of Switzerland.

Swiss German pn
Zwitserduits
The varieties of Alemannic German spoken in Switzerland.

Swiss cheese n
Zwitserse kaas
(colloquial) By extension, any cheese which resembles Emmentaler, especially ones with holes.

Swiss franc Swiss francs n
Zwitserse frank
The currency of Switzerland, divided into 100 centimes, currency code CHF.

Swiss pine Swiss pines n
alpenden arve
A pine tree of the species Pinus cembra, native to alpine Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

Switzerland /ˈswɪt.sə.lənd/ /ˈswɪt.sɚ.lənd/ pn
Zwitserland
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Sydney /ˈsɪd.ni/ Sydneys pn
Sydney
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Sykes's warbler Sykes's warblers n
Sykes' spotvogel
Iduna rama, an Old World warbler.

Syldavia pn
Syldavië

Syracuse /ˈsɛɹəkjus/ /ˈsɪɹəkjuːz/ Syracuses pn
Syracuse
Syracuse University (in New York)

Syria /ˈsɪɹi.ə/ pn
Syrië
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Syrian Arab Republic pn
Arabische Republiek Syrië
The official name of Syria.

São Paulo /ˌsaʊ ˈpaʊ.loʊ/ pn
São Paulo
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São Tomé pn
Sao Tomé
(sometimes, _, proscribed) Short for São Tomé and Príncipe.

São Tomé and Príncipe /ˌsaʊ təˈmeɪ ən ˈpɹɪnsɪpeɪ/ pn
Sao Tomé en Principe
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São Toméan adj
Santomees
Of, or pertaining to, São Tomé and Principe or its peoples.

São Toméan São Toméans n
Santomees Santomese
Citizen of São Tomé and Principe or of São Toméan descent.

T-junction T-junctions n
T-kruising
An intersection of routes where one road terminates as it joins a (usually higher priority) road at approximately 90°. In most countries, a give way or stop road sign will be seen at a T-junction.
A similarly shaped section in a pipe, etc.

T-shirt /ˈtiːʃɚt/ /ˈtiːʃɜːt/ T-shirts n
T-shirt
A lightweight shirt without buttons, usually with short sleeves and no collar. Often made of cotton and frequently bears a picture or slogan.

TBA phraseologicalUnit
n.n.b.
Initialism of to be announced.

TEOTWAWKI [ti.ɑt.wɑk.i] n
het einde van de wereld zoals we haar kennen
Acronym of the end of the world as we know it.

TTBOMK adv
voor zo ver ik weet
(Internet slang) Initialism of to the best of my knowledge, indicating uncertainty in spite of having some knowledge on the subject.

TV /ˈti.vi/ /ˌtiːˈviː/ TVs n
travo
(colloquial, countable, uncountable)
(countable)
(physiology) Initialism of tidal volume.
Initialism of tax value.
teevee travo tv
(pop culture, music) Initialism of Taylor's Version.

TV guide TV guides n
televisiegids tv-gids
An interactive menu-based system displaying the television schedule on the television screen.

TV movie TV movies n
televisiefilm
A movie made for and initially broadcast by a television channel.

Taedong pn
Taedong
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Taganrog /təɡɐnˈrok/ pn
Taganrog
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Tagus /ˈteɪ.ɡəs/ pn
Taag
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Tahiti /tɑˈhiːti/ /təˈhiːti/ pn
Tahiti
the largest island in French Polynesia

Tahitian adj
Tahitiaans
Of or relating to Tahiti, or to its people or language.

Tahitian Tahitians n
Tahitiaan
A native or inhabitant of Tahiti.

Tahitian pn
Tahitiaans
The Polynesian language of Tahiti.

Tainan pn
Tainan
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Taipei /taɪˈpeɪ/ pn
Taipei
(metonymy) The government of the Republic of China (Taiwan). [from 20th c.]

Taiwan /ˌtaɪˈwæn/ /ˌtaɪˈwɑn/ /ˌtaɪˈwɑːn/ /ˌtaɪˈwɒn/ pn
Taiwan
A large island between the Taiwan Strait and Philippine Sea, also known as Formosa.
An administrative division centered on the island of Taiwan including nearby islands.
(astronomy) 2169 Taiwan, a main belt asteroid. [from mid 20th c.]

Taiwan Strait pn
Straat van Taiwan Straat Formosa
The strait dividing mainland Asia (China) from Taiwan island and connecting the East and South China Seas.

Taiwan field mouse Taiwan field mice n
Taiwanese bosmuis

Taiwanese /taɪwəˈniːz/ /ˌtaɪwɑˈniːz/ more Taiwanese most Taiwanese adj
Taiwanees
Of or pertaining to Taiwan.

Taiwanese /taɪwəˈniːz/ /ˌtaɪwɑˈniːz/ Taiwanese n
Taiwanees Taiwanese
A person from Taiwan; usually plural.

Taiwanese /taɪwəˈniːz/ /ˌtaɪwɑˈniːz/ pn
Taiwanees
The variant of Hokkien spoken in Taiwan, the native language of the Hoklo.

Tajik /tæˈd͡ʒiːk/ /ˈtɑːd͡ʒɪk/ adj
Tadzjieks
Of, from, or pertaining to Tajikistan, the Tajik people (living in Tajikistan and Afghanistan) or the Tajiki dialect of Persian.

Tajik /tæˈd͡ʒiːk/ /ˈtɑːd͡ʒɪk/ Tajiks n
Tadzjiek Tadzjiekse
A person from Tajikistan or of Tajik descent.

Tajik /tæˈd͡ʒiːk/ /ˈtɑːd͡ʒɪk/ pn
Tadzjieks
The Persian dialect spoken in Tajikistan.

Tajikistan pn
Tadzjikistan
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Taliban /ˈtælɪbæn/ /ˈtælɪbɑːn/ /ˈtɑːlɪbɑːn/ Taliban Talibans n
taliban
A Taliban militia.
talibanstrijder
A member of the Taliban movement or its militia; a Talib.

Tallinn /ˈtælɪn/ /ˈtɑːlɪn/ pn
Tallinn
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Talmud /ˈtælməd/ /ˈtælmʊd/ /ˈtɑlmʊd/ Talmuds pn
Talmoed
A collection of Jewish writings related to the practical application of Judaic law and tradition (may refer to either the Babylonian Talmud or the shorter Jerusalem Talmud).

Talossan adj
Talossaans
Of or pertaining to Talossa.

Talossan Talossans n
Talossaan
(countable) A member of the micronation Talossa.

Talossan pn
Talossaans
A constructed language created in 1980 by R. Ben Madison for the micronation of Talossa; autonym: Talossan.

Tamil /ˈtæməl/ /ˈtæmɪl/ adj
Tamil
Of or pertaining to the Tamil people, culture, or language.

Tamil /ˈtæməl/ /ˈtæmɪl/ Tamils n
Tamil
(countable) A person who originates from Tamil Nadu, India or Sri Lanka.
(uncountable) A Dravidian language spoken in the state of Tamil Nadu, India and in Sri Lanka, Singapore, Malaysia.

Tamil Tigers pn
Tamil tijgers
A former guerrilla and conventional militant organization that sought the establishment of an independent homeland () in the northeast of Sri Lanka for the minority Tamil community.

Tanakh /tɑˈnɑk/ /tɑˈnɑx/ pn
Tenach
The body of Jewish scripture comprising the Torah, the Neviim (prophets) and the Ketuvim (writings), corresponding roughly to the Christian Old Testament.

Tanganyika /tæŋɡənˈjiːkə/ /tæŋɡəˈniːkə/ pn
Tanganyikameer
Synonym of Lake Tanganyika, a lake in Africa.
Tanganyika
A former British mandate and territory and, between 1961 and 1964, an independent country in East Africa.

Tangier /tænˈdʒɪə(ɹ)/ /tænˈdʒɪɹ/ pn
Tanger
(historical) The former international zone surrounding the city; its administration.

Tanimbar corella Tanimbar corellas n
Goffins kaketoe
Cacatua goffiniana, a near-threatened species of cockatoo endemic to forests of certain islands of the Tanimbar Islands archipelago of Indonesia.

Tanintharyi pn
Tanintharyi
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Tanzania /ˌtænzəˈniːə/ pn
Tanzania
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Tanzanian /ˌtænzəˈniən/ adj
Tanzaniaans
Of, from, or pertaining to Tanzania, the Tanzanian people or language.

Tanzanian /ˌtænzəˈniən/ Tanzanians n
Tanzaniaan Tanzaniaanse
A person from Tanzania or of Tanzanian descent.

Taoism /daʊɪzm̩/ /taʊɪzm̩/ Taoisms n
taoïsme
A Chinese mystical philosophy traditionally founded by Lao-tzu in the 6th century B.C.E. that teaches conformity to the tao by unassertive action and simplicity.

Tarantian pn
Tarantien

Taranto /təˈɹæn.toʊ/ /ˈtæ.ɹən.təʊ/ /ˈtɛɹ.ən.toʊ/ pn
Tarente
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Tarragona pn
Tarragona
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Tartu /ˈtɑɹtu/ pn
Tartu
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Tarzan /ˈtɑɹzæn/ pn
Tarzan
(fiction) A heroic fictional character, raised in the jungle by apes.

Tashkent /ˌtæʃˈkɛnt/ /ˌtɑːʃˈkɛnt/ pn
Tasjkent
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Tasman Sea /ˈtæzmən ˈsiː/ pn
Tasmanzee
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Tasmania /tæzˈmeɪniə/ pn
Tasmanië
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(historical) The colony that became the state of Tasmania at federation in 1901.
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Tasmanian devil Tasmanian devils n
Tasmaanse duivel buidelduivel
A medium-sized carnivorous marsupial (Sarcophilus harrisii) found exclusively on the island of Tasmania.

Tatar /ˈtætɑː(ɹ)/ /ˈtɑtɚ/ more Tatar most Tatar adj
Tataars
Of or relating to the people or culture of Tatars.

Tatar /ˈtætɑː(ɹ)/ /ˈtɑtɚ/ pn
Tataars
An agglutinative language belonging to the Altai group of Turkic languages. It is an official language of Tatarstan. There are some eight million speakers spread across Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia.

Taurus /ˈtɑɹəs/ /ˈtɔːɹəs/ pn
Stier
(zodiac constellations) : A constellation of the zodiac supposedly shaped like a bull and containing the star Aldebaran.
(astrology) : The zodiac sign for the bull, ruled by Venus and covering April 21 - May 21 (tropical astrology) or May 16 - June 15 (sidereal astrology).

Taylor /ˈteɪlɚ/ pn
Kleermaker Sneijder Snijders
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Tbilisi /tə.bɪˈliː.si/ /təˈbliː.si/ /təˈbɪ.lɪ.si/ pn
Tbilisi
(by extension) The government of Georgia.

Tegucigalpa /tɛˌɡuːsiˈɡælpə/ pn
Tegucigalpa
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Tehran /ˈteəɹ.ɑːn/ /ˈtɛ.ɹæn/ pn
Teheran
(metonym) the government of Iran

Tel Aviv /ˌtɛl.əˈviːv/ /ˌtɛl.əˈvɪv/ pn
Tel Aviv
(informally, or, formerly) The municipality of Tel Aviv-Yafo.

Teletext n
teletekst
(UK, Ireland) A text-based information retrieval system using television sets with a suitable decoder; developed by the BBC.

Telugu /ˈtɛ.lʊ.ɡuː/ Telugu Telugus n
Telugu
A member of the Telugu ethnic group.

Telugu /ˈtɛ.lʊ.ɡuː/ pn
Telugu
A Dravidian language of India.

Telychian pn
Telychien

Temminck's stint Temminck's stints n
Temmincks strandloper
A type of sandpiper, (Calidris temminckii)

Temple pn
tempel
(Judaism, Christianity, historical) Any of the former chief temples to YHWH in Jerusalem, particularly Solomon's Temple.
Either of two of the Inns of Court in London (the Inner Temple and the Middle Temple), built on a site once occupied by the Knights Templar.

Temple Mount pn
Tempelberg
One of the hills in Jerusalem, where King Solomon built his great temple, which was destroyed twice (the hill ultimately leveled, leaving only the Wailing Wall venerated by Jews) and today an Islamic compound/courtyard enclosing the Foundation Stone atop which sit the Dome of the Rock, and containing the Al-Aqsa Mosque and other Islamic-era structures.

Ten Commandments pn
tien geboden
(religion) A particular list of religious and moral imperatives which, according to the Old Testament of the Bible or the Hebrew Bible, were twice given or dictated by God to Moses on Mount Sinai and inscribed on two stone tablets.

Ten Days of Repentance pn
bekeringsdagen
(Judaism) The ten-day period between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur

Tenerife /ˌtɛnəˈɹiːf/ pn
Tenerife
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Tengmalm's owl Tengmalm's owls n
ruigpootuil
A species of owl, Aegolius funereus or Nyctala tengmalmi

Terek sandpiper Terek sandpipers n
terekruiter
Xenus cinereus, a small migratory Palearctic wader.

Terence /ˈtɛɹəns/ pn
Terens
A en given name. Popular in the U.K. in the mid-twentieth century.

Teresa /təˈɹiː.sə/ /təˈɹiː.zə/ pn
Trees
A en given name, the Spanish and Italian form of Theresa.

Ternopil pn
Ternopil
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Terpsichore /təpˈsɪkəɹi/ /tɚpˈsɪkəɹi/ pn
Terpsichore
(Greek god) The goddess of dance and the dramatic chorus, and one of the Muses; the daughters of Zeus & Mnemosyne.

Tetris /ˈtɛtɹɪs/ pn
Tetris
A puzzle video game in which falling tetrominoes must be manipulated to form complete lines, which are then cleared from the grid.

Teutonic /ˌtjuːˈtɒn.ɪk/ more Teutonic most Teutonic adj
Teutoons
Relating to the ancient Germanic people, the Teutons.
Having qualities that are regarded as typical of German people.

Teutonic Knights pn
Duitse Orde
A German religious order founded in the late 12th century and known for conquering the Baltic Prussians and bringing Prussia under German control; the order exists today as a charitable organisation.

Texan /ˈtɛksən/ more Texan most Texan adj
Texaans
Of or pertaining to the inhabitants of the U.S. state of Texas.

Texan /ˈtɛksən/ Texans n
Texaan Texaanse
A native or resident of the state of Texas in the United States of America.

Texas /ˈtɛk.səs/ /ˈtɛk.sɪs/ /ˈtɛk.sɪz/ pn
Texas
(historical) a sovereign state in North America that existed from March 2, 1836, to February 19, 1846

Thaddaeus Thaddaeuses pn
Thaddeüs
An Apostle, identified with Jude.
(rare) A en given name; usually spelled Thaddeus.

Thai /taɪ/ more Thai most Thai adj
Thailands Thais
Of or pertaining to Thailand.

Thai /taɪ/ Thai Thais n
Thailander Thailandse
(countable) A person living in or coming from Thailand.
Thai
(uncountable) The main language spoken in Thailand (closely related to Lao).

Thailand /ˈtaɪlænd/ /ˈtaɪlənd/ pn
Thailand
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Thames /tɛmz/ /θeɪmz/ pn
Theems
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Thanatos /ˈθænəˌtɒs/ n
Thanatos
(psychoanalysis) The death drive in Freudian psychoanalysis.

Thanetian pn
Thanetien

Thatcherism pn
thatcherisme
(UK politics) The political ideology attributed to the governments of British prime minister Margaret Thatcher (1979–1990), characterised by, among other things, a free market economy, privatisation, low taxation, austerity and opposition to unionisation.

The Call of South Africa pn
De Stem van Zuid-Afrika
a former national anthem of South Africa, created during the 1920s and used from the 1930s to the 1990s.

The Hague /ðə ˈheɪɡ/ pn
Den Haag 's-Gravenhage De Haag
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(figuratively, by extension, sometimes, _, hyperbolic) Punishment for a very destructive, harmful or immoral act.

Theatine Theatines n
theatijn
(religion) A member of a Catholic order established in 1524 in Italy, which consisted of monks and later, nuns under the direction of the monks.

Theban adj
Thebaans
of or pertaining to Thebes

Thebes /θiːbz/ pn
Thebe
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An ancient city and archaeological site in Upper Egypt, having functioned as capital city at times during the Middle Kingdom and New Kingdom.

Theoderic /θiˈɑd.əɹ.ɪk/ /θiːˈɒd.əɹ.ɪk/ pn
Diederik
A en given name, equivalent to English grc-koi:Θευδέριχος.

Theodore pn
Theodoor
A en given name; the name of a saint, pope, several emperors, etc.

Theophilus /θiːˈɒfɪləs/ pn
Theofilus
(biblical character) The addressee of the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles.

Thermidor /ˈθɜːmɪdɔː/ /ˈθɝmədɔɹ/ Thermidors pn
thermidor warmtemaand
(historical) The eleventh month of the French Republican Calendar, from July 19 or 20 to August 17 or 18.

Theron /ˈθɛəɹən/ /ˈθɛɹən/ pn
Theroon
Theron of Akragas (died 473 BC), a tyrant of Akragas in Sicily.

Theseus /ˈθiːsiːəs/ pn
Theseus
A legendary Ancient Greek hero most famous for defeating the minotaur in the labyrinth of Crete.

Thessalonians /θɛsəˈloʊni.ənz/ pn
Tessalonicenzen
(biblical) Books in the New Testament of the Bible (1 Thessalonians and 2 Thessalonians), epistles to the Christians in ancient Thessaloniki.

Thessaloniki /ˌθɛsələˈniːki/ pn
Thessalonike Thessaloniki
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Thessaly /ˈθɛsəli/ pn
Thessalië
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Thetis /ˈθɛtɪs/ pn
Thetis
(Greek god) One of the Nereids; the mother of Achilles

Thimphu /tɪmˈpuː/ pn
Thimphu
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Thing /θɪŋ/ Things n
ding
(chiefly, historical) A public assembly or judicial council in a Germanic country.

Third Reich pn
Derde Rijk Dritte Reich
(historical) Synonym of Nazi Germany.

Thomas /ˈtɑ.məs/ /ˈtɒ.məs/ Thomases pn
Thomas
An Apostle, best remembered for doubting the resurrection of Jesus.
A en given name of biblical origin, popular since the 13th century.
A common surname originating as a patronymic.

Thor /θɔɹ/ /θɔː/ pn
Donar
(Norse mythology) A hammer-wielding god associated with thunder, lightning, storms, sacred groves and trees, strength, and the protection of mankind.

Thumbelina /ˌθʌmbəˈliːnə/ pn
Duimelijntje
A fairy tale about a thumb-sized girl.

Thuringia /θəˈɹɪnd͡ʒiə/ pn
Thüringen
One of the component states of Germany according to the current administrative division of the nation.

Thursday /ˈθɘːzdæɪ̯/ /ˈθɜːzdeɪ/ /ˈθɜːzdi/ /ˈθɝzdeɪ/ /ˈθɝzdi/ /ˈθɵːzdæe/ adv
op donderdag
(US, Canada) on Thursday

Thursday /ˈθɘːzdæɪ̯/ /ˈθɜːzdeɪ/ /ˈθɜːzdi/ /ˈθɝzdeɪ/ /ˈθɝzdi/ /ˈθɵːzdæe/ Thursdays n
donderdag
The fifth day of the week in many religious traditions, and the fourth day of the week in systems using the ISO 8601 norm; it follows Wednesday and precedes Friday.

Tiber /ˈtaɪbə/ /ˈtaɪbəɹ/ pn
Tiber
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Tiberius /taɪˈbɪəɹ.i.əs/ /tɪˈbɛɹiʊs/ Tiberiuses pn
Tiberius
(historical) A en given name of mostly historical use, in particular, the praenomen of the second Roman emperor Tiberius Julius Caesar Augustus, reigning 14-37 C.E..

Tibet /təˈbɛt/ /tɪˈbɛt/ pn
Tibet
The Tibetan Plateau, a plateau region in Central Asia, where the Tibetan people traditionally live, encompassing what is now Tibet Autonomous Region (also called Xizang), most of Qinghai, the western half of Sichuan, a small part of Yunnan and a small part of Gansu in the People's Republic of China, and also the country of Bhutan, and the Indian regions of Sikkim and Ladakh.

Tibetan /tɪˈbɛtn̩/ adj
Tibetaans Tibetaanse
Pertaining to Tibet, the Tibetan people, culture, or language.

Tibetan /tɪˈbɛtn̩/ Tibetans n
Tibetaan Tibetaanse
(countable) A native of Tibet
Tibetaans Tibetaan Tibetaanse
(uncountable) A language of Tibet

Tibetan Buddhism pn
lamaïsme
The body of Buddhist religious doctrine and institutions characteristic of Tibet, Mongolia, Tuva, Bhutan, Kalmykia, Buryatia and certain regions of the Himalayas, including northern Nepal, and India.

Tibetan Mastiff Tibetan Mastiffs n
Tibetaanse mastiff
A large dog of a breed from Central Asia, having a medium to long double coat in a wide variety of colors, sometimes with white markings around neck, chest, and legs.

Ticino pn
Ticino
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Tienen pn
Tienen
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Tierra del Fuego /tiˌɛɹə dɛl ˈfweɪɡoʊ/ /tɪˌɛːɹə dɛl ˈfweɪɡəʊ/ pn
Vuurland
An island at the southern tip of South America, divided between Chile and Argentina.

Tigger /ˈtɪɡə/ /ˈtɪɡɚ/ Tiggers n
Teigetje

Tilburg /-bɜɹx/ /-bɜːx/ /-bʊəx/ /-bʊəɡ/ /-bʊɹx/ /-bʊɹɡ/ /ˈtɪlbɜɹɡ/ /ˈtɪlbɜːɡ/ pn
Tilburg
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Timboektoe
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(figurative) Any proverbially distant or remote place.

Timișoara /ˌtimiˈʃwɑɹɑ/ pn
Timișoara
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Timmer

Timor Sea pn
Timorzee
A sea situated between the island of Timor and Australia.

Timothy /ˈtɪməθi/ pn
Timoteüs
Either of two books in the New Testament (1 Timothy and 2 Timothy) which are epistles to Timothy.
A companion of Paul mentioned in the Bible.
A en given name of biblical origin, also borne by early Christian saints.

Tinkerbell Tinkerbells n
Tinkelbel
Anything whose existence or power depends on the faith of believers.

Tirana /tɪˈɹɑː.nə/ pn
Tirana
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Tiranan adj
Tiranees
Of, from, or pertaining to Tirana.

Tiranan Tiranans n
Tiranees Tiranese
Someone from Tirana.

Tithonian pn
Tithonien
(geology, paleontology) A geological age or stage, from 152.1 ±0.9 to ~145.0 mya.

Titian /ˈtɪʃən/ pn
Titiaan
A sixteenth century Italian painter, Tiziano Vecellio.

Titoism n
Titoïsme
The political ideas or policies associated with Josip Broz Tito; in particular, an adaptation of Marxist-Leninist ideology, characterized by experiments with workers’ self-management instead of central planning and a foreign policy of independence from both the Soviet and Western blocs.

Titus /ˈtaɪtəs/ pn
Titus
The seventeenth book of the New Testament of the Bible, the epistle to Titus.
Titus Caesar Vespasianus, a Roman Emperor who succeeded Vespasian and preceded Domitian.
A en given name.

Toarcian pn
Toarcien

Tocharian /toʊˈkɑɹi.ən/ /toʊˈkɛɹi.ən/ /təuˈkɑːɹi.ən/ /təuˈkɛəɹi.ən/ adj
tochaars
Of or pertaining to Tocharian or the Tocharians.

Tocharian /toʊˈkɑɹi.ən/ /toʊˈkɛɹi.ən/ /təuˈkɑːɹi.ən/ /təuˈkɛəɹi.ən/ Tocharians n
tochaar
Any member of a people who inhabited the Tarim Basin and spoke Tocharian.

Tocharian /toʊˈkɑɹi.ən/ /toʊˈkɛɹi.ən/ /təuˈkɑːɹi.ən/ /təuˈkɛəɹi.ən/ pn
Tochaars
(linguistics) An extinct branch of the Indo-European language family, consisting of two languages, Tocharian A and Tocharian B, written in an abugida derived from Brahmi.

Tocharian A pn
Arśi Oost-Tochaars Tochaars A Turfaans
(linguistics) The eastern member of the Tocharian branch of Indo-European languages, extinct since the ninth century. Once spoken in the Tarim Basin in Central Asia.

Tocharian B pn
Koetsjisch Tochaars B West-Tochaars
(linguistics) The western member of the Tocharian branch of Indo-European languages, extinct since the ninth century. Once spoken in the Tarim Basin in Central Asia.

Togo /ˈtoʊɡoʊ/ pn
Togo
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Togolese adj
Togolees
Of, from, or pertaining to Togo or its people.

Togolese Togolese n
Togolees Togolese
A person from Togo or of Togolese descent.

Togolese Republic pn
Republiek Togo
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Tok Pisin /tɒk ˈpɪsɪn/ n
Tok Pisin
A creole of Indo-European, Malayo-Polynesian and Trans-New-Guinean languages (principally English and Kuanua); one of the official languages of Papua New Guinea.

Tokelau /ˈtoʊkəlaʊ/ pn
Tokelau Tokelau-eilanden
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Toki Pona pn
Toki Pona
A minimalist constructed language with creole-like elements designed by Sonja Lang.

Tokyo /ˈtoʊ.ki.oʊ/ /ˈtoʊ.kjoʊ/ /ˈtəʊ.ki.əʊ/ pn
Tokio Tokyo
(metonym) The Japanese government.

Tokyoite more Tokyoite most Tokyoite adj
Tokioos
Of or relating to Tokyo, the capital of Japan.

Tokyoite Tokyoites n
Tokiose Tokioër
An inhabitant or native of Tokyo.

Tom Thumb pn
Klein Duimpje
A fairy-tale character who is the size of a person's thumb; the protagonist and hero of the fairy tale The History of Tom Thumb.

Tom, Dick and Harry n
Jan en Alleman Jan, Piet & Klaas
Anybody or everybody; random or unknown people.

Tonga /ˈtoʊŋ.ə/ /ˈtɑŋ.ɡə/ /ˈtɒŋ.ə/ /ˈtɒŋ.ɡə/ /ˈtɔŋ.ɡə/ pn
Tonga
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Tongan /ˈtɒŋən/ /ˈtɒŋɡən/ adj
Tongaans
Of, from, or pertaining to Tonga, the Tongan people or the Tongan language.

Tongan /ˈtɒŋən/ /ˈtɒŋɡən/ Tongans n
Tonga Tongaans
(uncountable) An Austronesian language of the Polynesian branch spoken in Tonga.
Tongaan Tongaanse
(countable) A person from Tonga or of Tongan descent.

Torah /ˈtɔːɹə/ pn
Thora
The first five books of the Hebrew Scriptures, attributed to Moses and therefore also known as the Five Books of Moses.

Torbay sole Torbay soles n
hondstong
An Atlantic flatfish, Glyptocephalus cynoglossus; witch.

Toronto /təˈɹɑn(t)oʊ/ /təˈɹɑnoʊ/ [tʰəˈɹɑntʰo(ʊ)] [tʰəˈɹɑɾ̃o(ʊ)] [tʰəˈɹɑɾ̃ə] [tʰɹɑɾ̃ə] [t͡ʃəˈɹɑno(ʊ)] [t͡ʃəˈɹɑnə] [t͡ʃɹɑno(ʊ)] [t͡ʃɹɑnə] pn
Toronto
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Torres Strait /ˈtɒɹɪs ˈstɹeɪt/ pn
Straat Torres
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Tortonian pn
Tortonien

Tosk pn
Toskisch
The variety of Albanian upon which Standard Albanian is based.

Toulon /tuːˈlɒn/ pn
Toulon
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Tour de France /ˌtʊə də ˈfɹɑːns/ /ˌtʊə də ˈfɹɒns/ /ˌtʊɹ də ˈfɹæns/ /ˌtʊɹ də ˈfɹɑns/ Tours de France pn
Ronde van Frankrijk Tour de France
(cycle racing) An annual long-distance cycling race through France and other European countries.

Tourcoing pn
Toerkonje
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Tourette syndrome n
syndroom van Gilles de la Tourette
(neurology) a neurological disorder characterized by the presence of physical and vocal tics.

Tournai pn
Doornik
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Tower of Babel pn
toren van Babel
(biblical) A tower erected at Babel by the descendants of Noah's son Ham to reach the sky, and whose completion God thwarted by making the workers speak different languages so that they were unable to understand one another.

Tower of London pn
Tower of London
A riverside fortress in London, used as a palace, a prison and now a museum housing the Crown Jewels.

Traditional Chinese pn
traditionele Chinees
Chinese written using the traditional form of Chinese characters, as opposed to Simplified Chinese (introduced by the PRC as script reform).

Trajan /ˈtɹeɪ.d͡ʒən/ pn
Trajanus
A Roman emperor who ruled from AD 98 to 117

Tralee /tɹæˈliː/ /tɹəˈliː/ pn
Tralee
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Trans-Siberian adj
trans-Siberisch
across Siberia, a vast region in the eastern Russia.

Transcaucasian /ˌtɹænskɔːˈkeɪzjən/ more Transcaucasian most Transcaucasian adj
transkaukasich
in, from or otherwise relating to Transcaucasia, the region south (i.e. opposite mother Russia) of the Caucasian mountains

Transcaucasian /ˌtɹænskɔːˈkeɪzjən/ Transcaucasians n
Transkaukasiër
A person inhabiting or descended from the people of Transcaucasia

Transnistria /tɹænzˈnɪsˌtɹi.ə/ pn
Trans-Nistrië Transnistrië
An autonomous territory within Moldova, not internationally recognized as a nation.

Transvaal /tɹɑːnsˈvɑːl/ pn
Transvaal
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Transylvania /tɹænsəlˈveɪni.ə/ pn
Transsylvanië Zevenburgen
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Trappist Trappists n
trappist
A monk or nun of the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance (a branch of the Cistercians Roman Catholic religious brotherhood that use a particularly strict interpretation of the Rule of St Benedict).

Triangulum pn
Driehoek
(constellation) An autumn constellation of the northern sky whose brightest three stars form a small triangle. The constellation lies near Perseus, between Aries and Andromeda.

Tricity /ˌtɹaɪˈsɪti/ pn
Driestad
A metropolitan area of Poland consisting of the three cities Gdańsk, Gdynia and Sopot

Trieste /tɹiːˈɛst/ /tɹɪˈɛst/ pn
Triëst
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Trinidad and Tobago /ˌtɹɪn.ə.dæd ænd təˈbeɪ.ɡoʊ/ /ˌtɹɪn.ə.dæd ænd təˈbeɪ.ɡəʊ/ /ˌtɹɪn.ɪ.dæd ænd toʊˈbeɪ.ɡoʊ/ /ˌtɹɪn.ɪ.dæd ænd təʊˈbeɪ.ɡəʊ/ pn
Trinidad en Tobago
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Trinitarian adj
drievuldigheidachtig
Of or pertaining to the Trinity (the three persons of the Godhead) or to the doctrine of Trinity.

Trinity /ˈtɹɪ.nɪ.ti/ pn
drievuldigheid
(Christianity) In Christian belief, the three persons (personae) of the Godhead: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

Trinity Monday pn
Drievuldigheidsmaandag
The Monday which directly follows Trinity Sunday, and starts Trinitytide (the liturgical tide that lasts till Advent).

Trinity Sunday Trinity Sundays pn
Trinitatis
The Sunday after Whitsunday/Pentecost in the Western Christian tradition (or the Sunday of Pentecost in the Eastern Christian tradition), observed as a liturgical feast in honor of the Holy Trinity.

Tripoli /tɹɪˈpoʊlə/ /ˈtɹɪpəli/ pn
Tripoli
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Tristan /ˈtɹɪstən/ pn
Tristan
A en given name.
A en given name

Triton /ˈtɹaɪtən/ pn
Triton
(Greek god) A god of the sea, son of Poseidon.
(astronomy) The seventh moon of Neptune.

Trojan /ˈtɹoʊd͡ʒən/ /ˈtɹəʊd͡ʒən/ adj
Trojaans
Of, or relating to, the famed city of Troy or its inhabitants.

Trojan /ˈtɹoʊd͡ʒən/ /ˈtɹəʊd͡ʒən/ Trojans n
Trojaan
A native or inhabitant of the ancient city of Troy.
(astrophysics) A Trojan asteroid.
(astrophysics) An object residing at a Trojan point.
(computing) A Trojan horse.

Trojan War pn
Trojaanse oorlog
(Greek mythology) A mythological decade-long war and siege, ending in the destruction of Troy, which, as described in Homer's Iliad, was waged by a coalition of Achaeans (Greeks) led by King Agamemnon against the Trojans to avenge the abduction of Helen, wife of the Spartan King Menelaus, by Paris, son of the Trojan King Priam.

Trojan horse Trojan horses n
Trojaans paard
(computer security) A malicious program that is disguised as legitimate software.

Trojan horse pn
Trojaans paard paard van Troje
(Greek mythology) The hollow wooden horse by which the Greeks allegedly gained access to Ilium/Troy during the Trojan War.

Tromsø pn
Tromsø
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Tropic of Cancer pn
Kreeftskeerkring
(geography) The parallel of latitude 23°30′north of the equator, marking the northern boundary of the tropics; the sun is directly overhead at the June solstice.

Tropic of Capricorn pn
Steenbokskeerkring
(geography) The parallel of latitude 23°30′south of the equator, marking the southern boundary of the tropics; the sun is directly overhead at the December solstice.

Trotskyism n
trotskisme
The left-wing political philosophy named after and based on the ideas of Leon Trotsky that is characterized by international socialism, opposition to Stalinism, the theory of permanent revolution and the theory of the vanguard party.

Trotskyite adj
trotskistisch
(derogatory) Of, relating to, supporting, or advocating the doctrines of Leon Trotsky.

Trotskyite Trotskyites n
trotskist
(derogatory) An advocate of the communist doctrines of Leon Trotsky (born Lev Davidovich Bronstein).

Troy /tɹɔɪ/ pn
Troje
(historical) An ancient city in what is now northwestern Turkey.

Trucial States pn
Verdragskust Verdragsstaten
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Tsonga /ˈsɒŋɡə/ /ˈtsɒŋɡə/ n
Shangaan
A large group of people who live in northern South Africa and southern Mozambique.

Tsonga /ˈsɒŋɡə/ /ˈtsɒŋɡə/ pn
Tsonga
The Bantu language spoken by these people.

Tswana /ˈswɑːnə/ /ˈtswɑːnə/ pn
Tswana
The Bantu language of these people; Setswana.

Tuareg /ˈtwɑɹ.ɛɡ/ /ˈtwɑː.ɹɛɡ/ Tuareg Tuaregs n
Toeareg
A member of a traditionally nomadic Berber people of the Sahara.

Tube pn
metro
(informal) The London Underground

Tuesday /ˈt(j)uzdeɪ/ /ˈt(j)uzdi/ /ˈtjuːzd(e)ɪ/ /ˈt͡ʃuːzd(e)ɪ/ /ˈt͡ʃʉːzdæe/ Tuesdays n
dinsdag
The third day of the week in many religious traditions, and the second day of the week in systems that use the ISO 8601 norm; it follows Monday and precedes Wednesday.

Tula pn
Toela
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Tungusic /tʊŋˈɡʊsɪk/ adj
Toengoezisch
Of or pertaining to these languages or their speakers.

Tunis /ˈtjuːnɪs/ /ˈtuːnəs/ pn
Tunis
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A city-state centered on the city of Tunis.

Tunisia /tjuːˈnɪzi.ə/ /tuˈniʒ.ə/ pn
Tunesië
The Republic of Tunisia, since 1956

Tunisian /tjuːˈnɪzi.ən/ /tuːˈnɪzi.ən/ /tuːˈnɪʒən/ adj
Tunesisch
Of, from, or pertaining to Tunisia, the Tunisian people or the Tunisian language.

Tunisian /tjuːˈnɪzi.ən/ /tuːˈnɪzi.ən/ /tuːˈnɪʒən/ Tunisians n
Tunesische Tunesiër
A person from Tunisia or of Tunisian descent.

Turin /tjʊəˈɹɪn/ /təˈɹɪn/ Turins pn
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Turinese adj
Turijns
of or relating to Turin in Italy

Turinese Turinese n
Turijner Turijnse
a person from Turin

Turk /tɜːk/ /tɝk/ Turks n
Turk Turkse
A person from Turkey or of Turkish ethnic descent. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

Turkey /ˈtɜː.ki/ /ˈtɝ.ki/ pn
Turkije
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Turkey oak Turkey oaks n
moseik
Quercus cerris, native to Asia Minor and southeastern Europe.

Turkic adj
Turks
Of or relating to this language group or the people who speak it.

Turkish /ˈtɜː.kɪʃ/ /ˈtɝ.kɪʃ/ [ˈtɐ˞.kɪʃ] [ˈtɚ.kɪʃ] adj
Turks
Of, from, or pertaining to Turkey, the Turkish people or the Turkish language.

Turkish /ˈtɜː.kɪʃ/ /ˈtɝ.kɪʃ/ [ˈtɐ˞.kɪʃ] [ˈtɚ.kɪʃ] pn
Turks
The official language of Turkey, Republic of Cyprus (alongside Greek) and Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.

Turkish bath Turkish baths n
hamam
An establishment where these facilities are available.

Turkish delight Turkish delights n
Turks fruit
A soft, sticky confection made from starch and sugar with various flavourings.

Turkish pizza Turkish pizzas n
turkse pizza
A meal or snack made from an oval piece of Turkish bread baked with various toppings such as minced meat and herbs.

Turkmen /ˈtɜːk.mən/ /ˈtɝk.mən/ adj
Turkmeens
Of, from, or pertaining to Turkmenistan, the Turkmen people or the Turkmen language.

Turkmen /ˈtɜːk.mən/ /ˈtɝk.mən/ Turkmen Turkmens n
Turkmeen Turkmeense
(countable) A person from Turkmenistan or of Turkmen descent.
Turkmeens
(uncountable) A Turkic language of the Turkmen spoken mostly in Turkmenistan.

Turkmenistan /tɚkˈmɛn.ɪ.stæn/ /ˌtɜːkmɛn.ɪˈstɑːn/ pn
Turkmenistan
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Turkology n
Turkologie
The study of the languages, history or culture of Turkic peoples.

Turks and Caicos Islands /ˈtɜː(ɹ)ks ən ˈkeɪkəs ˌaɪləndz/ pn
Turks- en Caicoseilanden
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Tuscan /ˈtʌs.kən/ adj
Toscaans
Of or relating to Tuscany or its inhabitants.

Tuscan /ˈtʌs.kən/ Tuscans n
Toscaan Toscaans Toscaanse
An individual from or inhabitant of Tuscany.

Tuscany /ˈtʌskəni/ pn
Toscane
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Tutankhamun /ˌtu.tæŋˈkɑ.mən/ /ˌtu.tɑŋˈkɑ.mən/ /ˌtutn̩ˈkɑmən/ /ˌtuːtənˈkɑːmən/ pn
Toetanchamon Toetankhamon
Ancient Egyptian pharaoh known for his young age and his tomb, which was preserved intact to the modern age.

Tuva /ˈtuːvə/ pn
Toeva
A republic of the Russian Federation in southern Siberia.

Tuvalu /tuˈvɑ.lu/ /tʉːˈvɐːlʉː/ /ˈtu.və.lu/ /ˈtuː.və.luː/ pn
Tuvalu
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Tuvaluan /tuːˈvɑluːən/ adj
Tuvaluaans
Of, from, or pertaining to Tuvalu, the Tuvaluan people or the Tuvaluan language.

Tuvaluan /tuːˈvɑluːən/ Tuvaluans n
Tuvaluaan Tuvaluaanse
A person from Tuvalu or of Tuvaluan descent.

Tuvaluan /tuːˈvɑluːən/ pn
Tuvaluaans
The Polynesian language mostly spoken in Tuvalu.

Tuvan /ˈtuːvən/ more Tuvan most Tuvan adj
Toevaans
Of, from, or pertaining to Tuva or its people or culture.

Tuvan /ˈtuːvən/ Tuvans n
Toevaan
Someone from Tuva.

Tuvan /ˈtuːvən/ pn
Toevaans
A Turkic language spoken around the area of Tuva.

Tuzla pn
Tuzla
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Twi /t͡ʃwiː/ pn
Twi
A dialect of the Akan language, spoken in Ghana in West Africa.

Twitter /ˈtwɪt.ə(ɹ)/ [ˈtʰw̥ɪɾɚ] pn
Twitter
(trademark) (since 2023), an online social networking service that enables users to send and read short messages (280 characters; originally 140).

Tyne /taɪn/ /tɛin/ pn
Tyne
A coastal sea area that includes the mouth of this river

Tyre /ˈtaɪə(ɹ)/ pn
Sur Tyrus
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Tyrol /taɪˈɹoʊl/ /tɪˈɹoʊl/ /ˈtaɪ.ɹoʊl/ /ˈtɪɹˌoʊl/ pn
Tirol
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Tyrolean /taɪˈɹoʊl.i.ən/ /tɪˈɹoʊl.i.ən/ Tyroleans n
Tiroler
A native or inhabitant of Tyrol.

Tyrolese /tɪɹ.ə.ˈliz/ adj
Tirools
Of or relating to Tyrol.

Tyrrhenian Sea pn
Tyrreense Zee
A part of the Mediterranean Sea off the western coast of Italy, bounded by Corsica and Sardinia (west), Tuscany, Lazio, Campania, and Calabria (east), and Sicily (south).

Tyumen pn
Tjoemen
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Tétouan pn
Tétouan
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Tübingen /ˈt(j)uːbɪŋən/ pn
Tübingen
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U-turn U-turns n
rechtsomkeert
U-bocht
(literally) A turn in a vehicle carried out by driving in a semicircle in order to travel in the opposite direction.

UAV UAVs n
onbemand luchtvaartuig
(aviation) Initialism of unmanned aerial vehicle; an unpiloted aircraft capable of controlled, sustained, level flight.

UFO /ˈjufoʊ̯/ /ˈjuːfəʊ̯/ /ˈʌfoʊ̯/ /ˌjuˌɛfˈoʊ/ /ˌjuːɛfˈəʊ/ UFOs n
ufo
Initialism of unidentified flying object; (loosely) an alien spacecraft. [from 20th c.]

UK /juːˈkeɪ/ pn
VK
Initialism of United Kingdom. [from 1883]

UN pn
VN
Initialism of United Nations.

UN Security Council pn
Veiligheidsraad
The permanent international peacekeeping organ of the United Nations.

URL /ɜːl/ /ɝl/ /ˌjuˌɑɹˈɛl/ /ˌjuːˌɑːɹˈɛl/ URLs n
URL
Initialism of Uniform Resource Locator: the address of a web page, FTP site, audio stream or other Internet resource.

US /juː.ɛs/ pn
VS
Initialism of United States.

US Virgin Islands pn
Amerikaanse Maagdeneilanden
A group of islands in the Caribbean that is a territory of the United States. Official name: Virgin Islands of the United States.

USA /juː ɛs ˈeɪ/ /ˌju ˌɛs ˈeɪ/ pn
VSA VS
(colloquial) Initialism of United States of America.

USB adapter USB adapters n
USB-adapter
(computing) Any of various network or communications controllers that plug into a USB port of a personal computer.

USB port USB ports n
USB-poort
(computing) A socket on a personal computer or peripheral device into which a USB cable is plugged.

USSR /ˌju.ɛs.ɛsˈɑ(ɹ)/ pn
USSR
Initialism of Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.

Udmurt pn
oedmoerts
A Finnic language spoken in Udmurtia, a republic of Russia.

Uganda /(j)uˈɡændə/ /(j)uˈɡɑːndə/ pn
Oeganda Uganda
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Ugandan /juˈɡændən/ /juːˈɡændən/ /jʊ-/ adj
Oegandees Ugandees
Of, from, or pertaining to Uganda, the Ugandan people or the Ugandan language.

Ugandan /juˈɡændən/ /juːˈɡændən/ /jʊ-/ Ugandans n
Oegandees Ugandees Oegandese Ugandese
A person from Uganda or of Ugandan descent.

Ugric /ˈjuːɡrɪk/ /ˈuːɡrɪk/ adj
Oegrisch
Of or pertaining to a group of languages that includes Hungarian, Khanty and Mansi.

Ukraine /juˈkɹeɪn/ /juːˈkɹeɪn/ /ˈjuˌkɹeɪn/ /ˈjuːˌkɹeɪn/ [ju̟ˈkɹeɪ̯n] [ˈjuˌkɹeɪ̯n] pn
Oekraïne
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Ukrainian /juˈkɹeɪ.ni.ən/ /juːˈkɹeɪ.nɪ.ən/ /jʊ-/ adj
Oekraïens
Relating to Ukraine or its people.

Ukrainian /juˈkɹeɪ.ni.ən/ /juːˈkɹeɪ.nɪ.ən/ /jʊ-/ Ukrainians n
Oekraïense Oekraïner
A citizen of Ukraine or a person of Ukrainian ethnicity.

Ukrainian /juˈkɹeɪ.ni.ən/ /juːˈkɹeɪ.nɪ.ən/ /jʊ-/ pn
Oekraïens
The East Slavic language of Ukrainians, and the official language of Ukraine.

Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic pn
Oekraïense Socialistische Sovjetrepubliek
(historical) The Bolshevik state of Ukraine (1919–91), a constituent republic of the Soviet Union (1922–91).

Ulaanbaatar /ˌuːlɑːn ˈbɑːtə(ɹ)/ pn
Oelan-Bator Ulaanbaatar
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Ulric /ʊl.ɹɪk/ pn
Oldrik Ulrich
A en given name

Ulrica pn
Ulrica Ulrika Ulrike Ulrikka
A en given name, rare in English.

Ulsan pn
Ulsan
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Uluru /uːluˈɹuː/ /ˈuːluɹuː/ pn
Uluru
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Ulyanovsk /ʊlˈjɑːnɒfsk/ pn
Oeljanovsk
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Uman pn
Oeman
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Umbria /ˈʊmbɹiə/ /ˈʌmbɹiə/ pn
Umbrië
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Unicode /ˈjunɪˌkoʊd/ /ˈjuːnɪˌkəʊd/ pn
Unicode
(international standards, computing) A series of character encoding standards intended to support the characters used by a large number of the world’s languages.

Union of South Africa pn
Unie van Zuid-Afrika
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Union of Soviet Socialist Republics pn
Unie van Socialistische Sovjetrepublieken
(historical) A nation in Eurasia that existed from December 30, 1922 to December 26, 1991.

Union of the Comoros pn
Unie der Comoren
Official name for the Comoros.

Unitarian Universalism pn
unitaristisch universalisme
A religion which encourages theological liberalism and an individual search for truth and the adherents of which draw on many different theological sources and have a wide range of beliefs and practices.

Unitarianism n
unitarisme
The religious belief that God is a single Person.

United Arab Emirates /juˌnaɪtɪd ˌæɹəb ˈɛmɪɹɪts/ pn
Verenigde Arabische Emiraten
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United Arab Republic pn
Verenigde Arabische Republiek
Former (1958-61) country in the Middle East composed of the modern states of Egypt and Syria.

United Kingdom /juːˌnaɪ.tɪd ˈkɪŋ.dəm/ /jəˌnaɪ.tɪd ˈkɪŋ.dəm/ /jʊˌnaɪ.tɪd ˈkɪŋ.dəm/ pn
Verenigd Koninkrijk
A kingdom and sovereign state in Western Europe comprising the four countries of England, Scotland and Wales on the island of Great Britain, and Northern Ireland on the northeastern portion of the island of Ireland since 1922.

United Kingdom of Great Britain pn
Verenigd Koninkrijk Groot-Brittannië
the Kingdom of Great Britain

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland pn
Verenigd Koninkrijk van Groot-Brittannië en Ierland
The official name of the United Kingdom 1801-1927 (before being renamed by the Royal and Parliamentary Titles Act 1927 following the creation of the Irish Free State in 1922).

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland /jʊˈnaɪtɪd ˈkɪŋdəm əv ˌɡɹeɪt ˈbɹɪtən ən ˌnɔː(ɹ)ðə(ɹ)n ˈaɪə(ɹ)lənd/ pn
Verenigd Koninkrijk van Groot-Brittannië en Noord-Ierland
The official name of the United Kingdom (since 1927).

United Nations /juˌnaɪtɪd ˈneɪʃənz/ /jʊ-/ pn
Verenigde Naties
(singular) An international coalition, founded in 1945 and headquartered in New York City, that aims to promote global co-operation and maintain international order.

United Nations Economic and Social Council pn
Economische en Sociale Raad van de Verenigde Naties
One of the six principal organs of the United Nations, dedicated to coordinate global economical and social affairs.

United Nations General Assembly pn
Algemene Vergadering van de Verenigde Naties
One of the six principal organs of the United Nations and the only one in which all member nations have equal representation.

United Republic of Tanzania pn
Verenigde Republiek Tanzania
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United States /juˌnaɪtɪ̈d ˈsteɪts/ /juːˌnaɪtɨd ˈsteɪts/ /jʊˌnaɪtɨd ˈsteɪts/ [juˌnaɪ̯ɾɪ̈d ˈsteɪ̯ts] [jɪ̈-] pn
Verenigde Staten
(in the plural) The collection of individual states of the United States of America.

United States Virgin Islands pn
Amerikaanse Maagdeneilanden Maagdeneilanden van de Verenigde Staten
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United States of America /juˌnaɪtəd ˌsteɪts əv əˈmɛɹəkə/ /juːˌnaɪtɨd ˌsteɪts əv əˈmɛɹɨkə/ pn
Verenigde Staten van Amerika Verenigde Staten Amerika
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Universal Serial Bus n
USB
(computing) An international standard for interconnecting personal computer devices using simple plugs and sockets and lightweight cables.

Universe /ˈjuːnəˌvɝs/ /ˈjuːnɪˌvɜːs/ pn
heelal
Our universe, the sum of everything that exists in the cosmos, including time and space itself.

Unix /ˈjuːnɪks/ Unices Unixen Unixes n
Unix
(computing, informal) Any of the above plus Unix-like operating systems similar to Unix but not qualifying for use of the UNIX trademark.

Upper Austria pn
Opper-Oostenrijk
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Upper Egypt pn
Opper-Egypte
(Egyptology) The part of Ancient Egypt south of Memphis, so named because the Nile flows south to north.

Upper Silesia pn
Opper-Silezië
The south-eastern part of Silesia, today mostly within Polish borders with a small strip located in the Czech Republic.

Upper Volta pn
Opper-Volta
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Ural owl Ural owls n
oeraluil
A Eurasian species of owl, Strix uralensis

Ural-Altaic pn
Oeral-Altaïsch

Uralic /jʊəˈɹælɪk/ adj
Oeraals
Pertaining to the Finno-Ugric and Samoyedic peoples, whose urheimat was the Ural Mountains, or to their languages, which constitute a language family, the Uralic languages.

Uranus /juˈɹeɪnəs/ /jʊˈɹeɪnəs/ /ˈjʊɹənəs/ pn
Uranus
(astronomy) The seventh planet in our solar system, discovered in 1781 by William Herschel.
(Greek mythology) The Greek god who personified the sky and heavens and fathered the Titans. Roman counterpart: Caelus.

Urban Urbans pn
Urbaan
(uncommon) A en given name

Urdu /ˈɜːˌduː/ /ˈʊəɹduː/ /ˈʊəˌduː/ pn
Urdu
Modern Standard Urdu, an Indo-Aryan language with native speakers mainly in Pakistan and North India. It is a standardized and Persianized version of Hindustani.

Uriah /jʊəˈɹaɪə/ pn
Uria
(rather rare) A en given name of Biblical origin.

Ursa Major /ˌɝsə ˈmeɪdʒɚ/ pn
Grote Beer
(constellation) A large circumpolar constellation of the northern sky, said to resemble a bear. It includes the familiar asterism the Big Dipper and the stars Mizar, Dubhe, and Alkaid.

Ursa Minor /ˌɝsə ˈmaɪnɚ/ pn
Kleine Beer
(constellation) A circumpolar constellation of the northern sky, said to resemble a bear. It includes the familiar asterism of the Little Dipper and, as part of it, the northern pole star Polaris, as well as Kochab.

Uruguay /ˈjʊə.ɹə.ɡwaɪ/ /ˈjʊɹ.ə.ɡwaɪ/ /ˈʊɹ.ə.ɡweɪ/ pn
Uruguay
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Usenetter Usenetters n
useneter
A user of Usenet.

Ussuriysk pn
Oessoeriejsk
A city in Primorsky Krai, Russia.

Uto-Aztecan adj
Uto-Azteeks

Utraquist Utraquists n
calixtijn utraquist
A follower of Utraquism, a moderate Hussite.

Utrecht /juːˈtɹɛxt/ /ˈjuˌtɹɛkt/ /ˈjuˌtɹɛxt/ pn
Utrecht
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Utrechter Utrechters n
Utrechter Utrechtse
A person from, or residing in, Utrecht.

Utsunomiya pn
Oetsoenomia Utsunomiya
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Uyghur /ˈwiːɡ(ʊ)ə/ /ˈwiːɡɚ/ adj
Oeigoers
Of, from, or pertaining to the Uyghur people or the Uyghur language.

Uyghur /ˈwiːɡ(ʊ)ə/ /ˈwiːɡɚ/ Uyghur Uyghurs n
Oeigoer
A member of a Turkic ethnic group living in northwestern China and southeastern Kazakhstan.

Uyghur /ˈwiːɡ(ʊ)ə/ /ˈwiːɡɚ/ pn
Oeigoers
The language of the Uyghur people.

Uzbek more Uzbek most Uzbek adj
Oezbeeks
Of, from, or pertaining to Uzbekistan, the Uzbek people or the Uzbek language.

Uzbek Uzbeks n
Oezbeek Oezbeekse
A person from Uzbekistan or of Uzbek descent.

Uzbek pn
Oezbeeks
The language of Uzbekistan.

Uzbekistan /ʊzˌbɛkɪˈstɑːn/ pn
Oezbekistan
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Uzbekistani adj
Oezbeeks
Of or pertaining to Uzbekistan, its people and culture

Uzbekistani Uzbekistanis n
Oezbeek Oezbeekse
A person from Uzbekistan or one of that ancestry.

V-neck V-necks n
V-hals
A V-shaped neckline on a garment such as a pullover, usually at the front of the garment.

VAT /væt/ /ˌviːeɪˈtiː/ n
btw
(taxation) Initialism of value added tax.

VE Day pn
Bevrijdingsdag
Victory in Europe day; the anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe, 8 May 1945.

VIP /vɪp/ VIPs n
vip
Initialism of very important person.

Vaduz /vəˈduːts/ pn
Vaduz
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Vaisheshika pn
Vaisheshika
A particular school of Hindu philosophy from ancient India.

Valais /væˈleɪ/ /ˈvæleɪ/ pn
Wallis
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Valencia /vəˈlɛnsi.ə/ pn
Valencia
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Valencian /vəˈlɛnsi.ən/ pn
Valenciaan

Valencian Community pn
Valenciaanse Gemeenschap
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Valenciennes /vəˌlɛnsiˈɛn/ /ˌvælənsiˈɛn/ /ˌvælənsiˈɛnz/ pn
Valenciennes Valencijn
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Valentine /ˈvæləntaɪn/ Valentines n
Valentijn Valentinus
male given name

Valhalla /vælˈhælə/ /vɑlˈhɑlə/ pn
Walhalla
(Norse mythology) The home of half of all warriors who died gloriously in battle as well as many of the Æsir.

Valletta /vəˈlɛtə/ pn
Valletta
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Van Gogh /vanˈɡɒx, ˈɡɒf/ /vænˈɡoʊ/ /vænˈɡɔf, ˈɡəʉ/ pn
van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh, Dutch draughtsman and painter.

Van Halen Van Halens pn
van Halen
A surname from Dutch.

Van Ingen pn
Van Ingen

Van Wie Van Wies pn
Van Wie Wie
A surname from Dutch.

Vancouver /vænˈkuː.vɚ/ /væŋˈkuː.vɚ/ Vancouvers pn
Vancouver
(attributive) The Vancouver system of reference citation.

Vanderwaal Vanderwaals pn
van der Waal

Vanderwaals pn
van der Waals

Vanuatu /væn.uːˈɑː.tuː/ /vɑ.nuˈɑ.tu/ /ˌvænuːˈaːtuː/ pn
Vanuatu
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Vanwie Vanwies pn
Van Wie

Varangian /vəˈɹæn.d͡ʒi.ən/ Varangians n
Varjaag
(historical) A member of the ethnically Scandinavian people around the borders of Constantinople in the ninth and tenth centuries.

Varsovian /vɑː(ɹ)ˈsəʊviən/ adj
Warschauer Warschaus
Of, from or pertaining to Warsaw.

Varsovian /vɑː(ɹ)ˈsəʊviən/ Varsovians n
Warschauer Warschause
Someone living in or originating from Warsaw.

Vasconic pn
Vasconisch Vascoons

Vatican /ˈvæ.tɪ.kən/ adj
Vaticaans
Relating to the Vatican City state.

Vatican /ˈvæ.tɪ.kən/ pn
Vaticaan
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The Vatican Hill in Rome, where the palace and Vatican City are located.

Vatican City /ˈvæ.tɪ.kən ˈsɪt.i/ pn
Vaticaanstad Vaticaan
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Vatican City State pn
Staat Vaticaanstad
The official name of Vatican City.

Velcro /ˈvɛlkɹoʊ/ /ˈvɛlkɹəʊ/ pn
klittenband velcro
A fastener consisting of two strips of fabric, one covered with minute fiber hooks and the other with tiny fiber loops, which stick strongly together but can be pulled apart.

Vendémiaire /vɛnˌdɛmɪˈɛː/ /ˌvɑndəˈmjɛəɹ/ /ˌvɑ̃deɪˈmjɛəɹ/ Vendémiaires pn
vendémiaire wijnmaand
(historical) The first month of the French Republican Calendar, starting on the date of the autumnal equinox (September 22, 23 or 24) and ending on October 21, 22 or 23.

Venetian /vəˈniʃən/ /vɪˈniːʃən/ adj
Venetiaans
Of, from, or relating to Venice, Italian city.

Venetian /vəˈniʃən/ /vɪˈniːʃən/ Venetians n
Venetiaanse Venetiaan
An inhabitant or a resident of Venice, the city.

Venetian blind Venetian blinds n
luxaflex
A blind consisting of overlapping horizontal, flat slats, usually made of metal, vinyl or wood, that can be tilted so as to let in more or less light.

Venezuela /ˌvɛn.əˈzweɪ.lə/ /ˌvɛn.ɛzˈweɪ.lə/ /ˌvɛn.ɪˈzweɪ.lə/ pn
Venezuela
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Venezuelan adj
Venezolaans
Of, from, or pertaining to Venezuela or the Venezuelan people.

Venezuelan Venezuelans n
Venezolaan Venezolaanse
A person from Venezuela or of Venezuelan descent.

Venice /ˈvɛnɪs/ Venices pn
Venetië
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Venn diagram Venn diagrams n
venndiagram
(set theory) A diagram representing some sets by contours of closed shapes, such as circles or ellipses (and sometimes also the universal set as a rectangle enclosing all of these shapes), and indicating the relationships between the sets: by overlapping the shapes to show that the corresponding sets have a non-empty intersection, and by possibly (but not necessarily) enclosing all of the sets (which are proper subsets of the universal set) within a universal set (represented typically by a rectangle); such that the total number of simply connected regions is 2^n, where n is the number of depicted sets which are proper subsets of the universal set.

Ventôse /vɑnˈtoʊz/ /vɒ̃ˈtəʊz/ Ventôses pn
ventôse windmaand
(historical) The sixth month of the French Republican Calendar, from February 19, 20 or 21 to March 20 or 21.

Venus /ˈvinəs/ /ˈviːnəs/ [ˈvinɪ̈s] [ˈvɛ.nɐs] Venuses pn
Venus
(astronomy) The second planet in the Solar system, named for the goddess; represented in astronomy and astrology by ♀.
(Roman god) The goddess of love, beauty, fertility, and sexuality; the Roman counterpart of Aphrodite.

Venus flytrap Venus flytraps n
venusvliegenval venusvliegenvanger vliegenvanger
An insectivorous plant of the savannas of North and South Carolina, Dionaea muscipula; the leaves are hinged and bordered with stiff hairs, and close when an insect alights on them.

Veracruz Veracruzes pn
Veracruz
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A surname from Spanish.

Verhoeven Verhoevens pn
Verhoeven

Verner alternation Verner alternations n
grammatische wisseling
(indo-european studies) The alternation between consonants in different forms of a word stem in the Germanic languages, as a result of Verner's law.

Verner's law pn
wet van Verner
(indo-european studies) A sound law describing the voicing of voiceless fricatives in early Proto-Germanic, due to placement of the accent on a word.

Versailles /vɚˈsaɪ/ /vɚˈzaɪ/ /vɛəˈsaɪ/ pn
Versailles
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(by ellipsis, historical) The Treaty of Versailles (1919).

Verstappen Verstappens pn
Verstappen

Vespasian /vɛsˈpeɪzi.ən/ /vɛsˈpeɪʒi.ən/ pn
Vespasianus
a Roman cognomen, notably borne by Titus Flavius Vespasianus, the Roman emperor from AD 69 to 79

Vesuvius /vəˈsu.vi.əs/ pn
Vesuvius
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Vico /ˈviːkoʊ/ pn
Vico
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Victor /ˈvɪk.tə(ɹ)/ pn
Victor Viktor
A en given name.

Victoria /vɪkˈtɔː.ɹi.ə/ Victoriae Victorias pn
Victoriameer
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Victory Day Victory Days n
Dag van de Overwinning
Any of various public holidays in various countries to commemorate victories in important battles or wars in the countries' history.

Vienna /vaɪˈi.nə/ /vaɪˈæ.nə/ /vaɪˈɛ.nə/ /viˈɛ.nə/ /ˈvaɪ.ə.nə/ pn
Wenen
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A en given name.

Viennese /ˌviː.əˈniːz/ more Viennese most Viennese adj
Weens Wener
Of or relating to Vienna (the capital of Austria).

Viennese /ˌviː.əˈniːz/ Viennese n
Weense Wener Wenerin
An inhabitant or resident of Vienna.

Viennese oyster n
Weense oester
A sex position in which the female lies on her back and moves her legs behind her head.

Vientiane /viˌɛntiˈɑːn/ /ˌvjɛnˈtjɑːn/ pn
Vientiane
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Vietnam /(ˈ)vitˈnæm/ /(ˈ)vitˈnɑm/ /(ˈ)viːətˈnæm/ /(ˈ)viːətˈnɑːm/ /(ˈ)vjɛtˈnæm/ /(ˈ)vjɛtˈnɑm/ /(ˈ)vjɛtˈnɑːm/ /ˌvi.ətˈnæm/ /ˌvi.ətˈnɑm/ /ˌvjɛʔˈnɑːm/ pn
Vietnam
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Vietnam War pn
Vietnamoorlog
(historical) The war that occurred in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia between 1955 and 1975 between South Vietnam (backed by the United States and SEATO) and North Vietnam aiding the South Vietnamese communist guerrilla army known as the Vietcong (supported by the People's Republic of China and the Soviet Union) for the struggle for total Communist control of Vietnam as one state.

Vietnamese /viˌɛt.nəˈmiːz/ /ˌviː.ət.nəˈmiːz/ adj
Vietnamees
Of or pertaining to Vietnam.

Vietnamese /viˌɛt.nəˈmiːz/ /ˌviː.ət.nəˈmiːz/ Vietnamese n
Vietnamees Vietnamese
(countable, chiefly, in the plural) A person/people from Vietnam or of Vietnamese descent.
(uncountable) Vietnamese cuisine; traditional Vietnamese food.

Vietnamese /viˌɛt.nəˈmiːz/ /ˌviː.ət.nəˈmiːz/ pn
Vietnamees
The Austroasiatic language spoken predominantly in Vietnam.

Viking /ˈvaɪkɪŋ/ Vikings n
viking
(historical) Scandinavian/Northern European seafarers, most familiarly raiders and pirates during the Viking age.

Vilnius /ˈvɪlni.əs/ /ˈvɪlnjəs/ pn
Vilnius
(metonymy) The Lithuanian government.

Vincent /ˈvɪnsənt/ Vincents pn
Vincent
(countable) A en given name.

Vinnytsia /ˈviːnɪts(j)ə/ /ˈvɪnɪts(j)ə/ pn
Vinnytsja
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Virgil /ˈvɜːdʒɪl/ /ˈvɝdʒɪl/ pn
Vergilius
Pūblius Vergilius Marō (70–19 BCE), Roman epic writer from the Augustan period, best known for writing the Aeneid.

Virgin pn
Maagd
(Christianity) Synonym of Virgin Mary (“Mary, mother of Jesus”).
The constellation and star sign Virgo.

Virgin Islands pn
Maagdeneilanden
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Virgin Mary Virgin Marys Virgins Mary pn
Maagd Maria
(Christianity) Synonym of Mary, mother of Jesus.

Virginia /vɚˈd͡ʒɪn.jə/ Virginias pn
Virginië
Any of several places, in the United States and elsewhere:

Virgo /ˈvɜː.ɡəʊ/ /ˈvɝ.ɡoʊ/ Virgos n
maagd
Someone with a Virgo star sign

Virgo /ˈvɜː.ɡəʊ/ /ˈvɝ.ɡoʊ/ pn
Maagd
(zodiac constellations) : A constellation in the zodiac, imagined in the shape of a maiden, that contains the bright binary star Spica.
(astrology) : The zodiac sign for the virgin, ruled by Mercury, that covers August 23 – September 23 (tropical astrology) or September 16 – October 15 (sidereal astrology).

Virgo Supercluster /ˈvɚɡoʊ ˈsu.pɚˈklʌstɚ/ pn
Virgosupercluster
(astronomy) The supercluster that includes the Milky Way galaxy.

Visean pn
Viséen
(geology, paleontology) A subdivision of the Carboniferous period.

Vishnu /ˈvɪʃnu/ pn
Vishnoe
(Hinduism) One of the Trimurti (trinity) in Hindu mythology, and the most popularly venerated god in Hinduism. Vishnu is commonly depicted as being blue in colour and having four arms: with each hand holding either a lotus, a mace, a conch shell or chakram weapon. Vishnu is the Supreme being or Ultimate Reality for Vaishnavas and a manifestation of Brahman in the Advaita or Smarta traditions of Hinduism.

Vistula /ˈvɪst͡ʃʊlə/ pn
Wijssel
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Vladika Vladikas n
Vladika
(now, historical) The head of church and state in Montenegro until 1852; the prince bishop.

Vladimir /ˈvlæ.dɪ.miə(ɹ)/ pn
Vladimir
A transliteration of the Russian male given name Влади́мир (Vladímir), popular throughout the history of Slavic countries and societies.
Wladimir
A en given name, but rare as a name of English-speaking persons.

Vladivostok /ˌvlædɪˈvɑstɑk/ /ˌvlædɪˈvɒstɒk/ pn
Vladivostok
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Vlax Romani pn
Vlach Romani Vlax Romani
A dialect of Romani spoken in Bosnia, Herzegovina, Romania, Albania and Hungary.

Volapük /volaˈpyk/ /ˈvɒləˌpʊk/ pn
Volapük
An artificial language (constructed language) created in 1879 by Johann Martin Schleyer.

Volga /ˈvoʊlɡə/ /ˈvɑːlɡə/ /ˈvɒlɡə/ pn
Wolga
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Volhynia pn
Wolynië
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Volyn pn
Wolynië
Volyn province (oblast) in northwestern Ukraine.

Vormsi pn
Vormsi
Fourth largest island in Estonia, located between Hiiumaa and the continent.

Vosges /voʊʒ/ pn
Vogezen Vosges
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Votic pn
Wotisch
A nearly extinct Finno-Ugric language spoken in Ingria.

Vuelta a España /ˌvwɛltə aɪ (ɪ)sˈpænjə/ /ˌvwɛltə aɪ ɛsˈpɑnjə/ Vueltas a España pn
Ronde van Spanje
(cycle racing) An annual long-distance cycling race in Spain.

Vulcan salute /ˌvʌlkən səˈl(j)uːt/ /ˌvʌlkən səˈlut/ Vulcan salutes n
Vulcaanse groet
A gesture of greeting among Star Trek fans, consisting of a raised hand with the palm forward and the thumb extended, and the fingers parted between the middle finger and ring finger.

Vulgar Latin pn
vulgair Latijn
(linguistics, historical) The Latin language as spoken by the Roman people, as opposed to Classical Latin as written in formal literature. Developed into Proto-Romance and descendant languages in the Early Middle Ages.

Vulpecula /vʌlˈpɛkjələ/ pn
Vosje
(constellation) A faint autumn constellation in the northern sky.

Vänern pn
Vänermeer
Sweden's largest lake, located in southwestern Sweden

Vé pn
Vé
In Norse mythology, one of two brothers of Odin.

Völuspá pn
Völuspá
The Prophecy of the Vǫlva; the first poem of the Poetic Edda.

WC /ˌdʌbəlju ˈsiː/ WCs n
wc
(UK) Initialism of water closet: a lavatory; a toilet.

WRT preposition
m.b.t.
Initialism of with respect to.

Wadden Sea pn
Waddenzee
A shallow and narrow sea peripheral to the North Sea, situated between the Frisian Islands and the mainland coasts of Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands.

Wahhabism pn
wahabisme
(Islam) A Sunni Islamic fundamentalist reform movement based on the teachings of Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab (c. 1703–1792), followed primarily in Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

Wahhabite Wahhabites n
wahabiet
(Islam) A follower of Wahhabism, a fundamentalist movement of Islam.

Wales /weɪlz/ [weɪɫz] Waleses pn
Wales
One of the four constituent countries of the United Kingdom, formerly a principality

Wallachia /wɒlˈeɪ.kiː.ə/ pn
Walachije
A former principality in Eastern Europe, now part of South Romania.

Wallis and Futuna /ˈwɒlɪs ən(d) fuːˈtuːnə/ pn
Wallis en Futuna
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Wallonia /wəˈləʊnɪə/ pn
Wallonië
Federal Region of southern Belgium where French and German are the official languages, and where Lorrain, Luxembourgish, Picard, Franconian and Walloon languages are also spoken.

Walloon /wəˈluːn/ adj
Waals
Referring to the French-speaking people of southern Belgium and parts of northern France.
Referring to the Romance language spoken by this people.

Walloon /wəˈluːn/ Walloons n
Waal Waalse
An inhabitant of Wallonia, of Belgian nationality, nowadays generally French-speaking, but also possibly German-speaking.
An inhabitant of the region of southern Belgium and northern France (around Givet), usually of Belgian nationality.

Walloon /wəˈluːn/ pn
Waals
The Romance language commonly spoken until the middle of the 20th century in parts of southern Belgium and northern France (around Givet).

Walloon Brabant pn
Waals-Brabant
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Walter /ˈwɑltɚ/ /ˈwɔltɚ/ /ˈwɔːltə/ pn
Wouter
A en given name.

Walvis Bay pn
Walvisbaai
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Wanderwort /ˈvɑndɚˌvɔɹt/ /ˈvɑndɚˌvɚtɚ/ /ˈvɒndəˌvɔːt/ /ˈvɒndəˌvətə/ /ˈwɑndɚˌwɔɹt/ /ˈwɑndɚˌwɚtɚ/ /ˈwɒndəˌwɔːt/ /ˈwɒndəˌwətə/ [-ɾɚ] Wanderworte Wanderworts Wanderwörter n
zwerfwoord
(linguistics) A loanword that has spread to many different languages, often through trade or the adoption of foreign cultural practices.

Wankel engine Wankel engines n
wankelmotor
A rotary internal combustion engine, without pistons, using instead an epitrochoid-shaped housing.

Waray-Waray pn
Waray-Waray
(linguistics) A central Philippine Visayan language from the islands of Samar, Biliran, and northeast Leyte.

Warsaw /ˈwɔɹsɔ/ /ˈwɔːsɔː/ Warsaws pn
Warschau
(metonym) The Polish government.
A habitational surname.

Warsaw Pact pn
Warschaupact
(international law) A pact (long-term alliance treaty) signed on May 14, 1955 in Warsaw by the Soviet Union and its Communist military allies in Europe.

Warsaw Uprising pn
Opstand van Warschau
(historical) a major World War II operation, in the summer of 1944, by the Polish underground resistance, led by the Home Army, to liberate Warsaw from German occupation.

Washington /wɔɹʃɪŋtən/ /ˈwɑʃɪŋtən/ /ˈwɒʃɪŋtən/ /ˈwɔʃɪŋtən/ Washingtons pn
Washington
A placename:

Washington, D.C. /ˈwɑʃɪŋtən ˈdiː ˌsiː/ pn
Washington D.C.
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Way of the Cross n
kruisweg
A series of pictures or statues depicting the Stations of the Cross, as laid out around a church, along a road etc.

Wednesday /ˈwenzdæe/ /ˈwɛ(ʔə)nzde/ /ˈwɛdnz-/ /ˈwɛnzdeɪ/ /ˈwɛnzdi/ Wednesdays n
woensdag
The fourth day of the week in many religious traditions, and the third day of the week in systems using the ISO 8601 norm; it follows Tuesday and precedes Thursday.

Weimar Republic /ˈvaɪmɑː(ɹ) ɹɪˈpʌblɪk/ pn
Weimarrepubliek Republiek van Weimar
(history) The democratic regime of Germany from 1919 to the assumption of power by Adolf Hitler in 1933.

Wellington /ˈwel.əŋ.tən/ /ˈwɛl.ɪŋ.tən/ [ˈwɛlɪŋtən] Wellingtons n
Wellington
(card games) In the game of nap, a bid that results in the bidder winning quadruple, or losing double, the amount staked.

Wellington boots n
botten laarzen rubberlaarzen
(British) Waterproof rubber boots, intended to be worn in wet or muddy conditions. Short forms: wellies (singular welly or wellie)

Welsh /wɛlʃ/ adj
Welsh Wels
Of or pertaining to the Celtic language of Wales. [from 16thc.]

Welsh /wɛlʃ/ Welsh n
Welsh Wels Kymrisch
(uncountable) The Welsh language. [from 10th c.]
Welsh
(collectively, in the plural) The people of Wales. [from 11th c.]

Welshman /ˈwɛlʃmən/ Welshmen n
Welshman
A man who is a native or inhabitant of Wales.

Welshwoman Welshwomen n
Welshe
A woman who is a native or inhabitant of Wales.

Weltschmerz /-ˌʃmɜːts/ /ˈvɛltˌʃmɛːts/ /ˈvɛltˌʃmɝts/ n
weltschmerz
An apathetic or pessimistic view of life; depression concerning or discomfort with the human condition or state of the world; mal du siècle, world-weariness.

Wendy /ˈwɛn.di/ /ˈwɪndi/ pn
Wendi
A en given name.

Wernicke's area Wernicke's areas n
gebied van Wernicke
(anatomy) The posterior section of the superior temporal gyrus in the dominant cerebral hemisphere, one of two parts of the cerebral cortex linked with speech (the other being Broca's area).

Weser pn
Wezer
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West Wests pn
Avondland Occident Westen
The western world; i.e. Western Europe and the Americas.

West Africa pn
West-Afrika
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West African adj
West-Afrikaans
Of, from, or pertaining to West Africa, its people, or its culture.

West African West Africans n
West-Afrikaan West-Afrikaanse
A West African person; one who comes from or lives in West Africa.

West Asia pn
West-Azië
The westernmost region of Asia, which includes Anatolia, the Arabian Peninsula, Iran, the Levant, Mesopotamia, the Sinai Peninsula, and Transcaucasia.

West Bank pn
Westelijke Jordaanoever
A Palestinian territory on the west bank of the Jordan river, claimed by both Israel and the State of Palestine.

West Bengal /wɛst bɛŋˈɡɔːl/ pn
West-Bengalen
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West Berlin pn
West-Berlijn
(historical, 1949–1990) The American, British and French sectors of Berlin between 1949 and 1990.

West Coast pn
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West Flanders pn
West-Vlaanderen
The westernmost province of Belgium and Flanders, with capital Bruges.
The larger western part of the historic countship of Flanders, also comprising part of French Flanders (in northern France) and retaining a distinctive type of dialects

West Flemish more West Flemish most West Flemish adj
West-Vlaams
From or relating to West Flanders, the westernmost Belgian province, in the western part of the historic countship of Flanders
In or relating to the West Flemish dialects

West Flemish pn
West-Vlaams
A group of Flemish dialects of the Dutch language in the western part of the historic countship of Flanders (now in Belgium and France)

West Frisian pn
Westerlauwers Fries West-Fries
A language spoken mostly in the province of Friesland, in the north of the Netherlands; one of the Frisian languages (or language varieties).

West Frisian Islands pn
Waddeneilanden
A chain of islands in the North Sea, belonging to the Netherlands, part of the Frisian Islands.

West German adj
West-Duits
Of, from, or pertaining to West Germany.

West German West Germans n
West-Duitse West-Duitser
Person who comes from or lives in West Germany.

West Germanic adj
West-Germaans

West Germany pn
West-Duitsland
(since 1990) The former areas of the Republic during that time, distinguished from the former East German areas.

West Indian adj
Antilliaans West-Indisch
Pertaining to the West Indies.

West Indian West Indians n
Antilliaan West-Indiër
a person from the West Indies

West Indies pn
West-Indië
The islands of the Caribbean sea.

West Prussia pn
West-Pruisen
(historical) A historical province of Prussia from 1773 to 1829 and 1878 to 1922.

West Slavic pn
West-Slavisch
A subgrouping of the Slavic language family spoken mainly in Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Lusatia (a small area in Germany).

Western Australia /ˈwɛstə(ɹ)n əˈstɹeɪljə/ pn
West-Australië
(historical, till 1901) The British colony that is now the state of Western Australia.

Western Bonelli's warbler Western Bonelli's warblers n
bergfluiter
Phylloscopus bonelli, a species in the Phylloscopus genus of warblers.

Western Europe pn
West-Europa
A sociopolitical region in the west of Europe.

Western European adj
West-Europees
Of, from, or pertaining to Western Europe, its people, or its culture.

Western European Western Europeans n
West-Europeaan West-Europese
A Western European person; one who comes from or lives in Western Europe.

Western Sahara pn
Westelijke Sahara
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Western Samoa /ˈwestən səˈmoʊə/ /ˈwɛstɚn səˈmoʊə/ pn
West-Samoa
(historical) The former name of Samoa, from 1914 to 1997.

Western Wall pn
Klaagmuur Westelijke muur Westmuur
(Judaism) An ancient wall on the western side of the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, remnant of the Jewish Second Temple. It is the holiest site in Judaism.

Westman Islands pn
Westmaneilanden
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Westminster Abbey pn
Westminster Abbey
A large Gothic church, on the scale of a cathedral, next to the Houses of Parliament in London; the traditional place of coronation and burial of English monarchs.

Westminster Cathedral pn
Kathedraal van Westminster
the principal Roman Catholic church in England

Westphalian /wɛstˈfeɪljən/ Westphalians n
Westfaals
One of the major dialect groups of West Low German spoken in Westphalia.

WhatsApp WhatsApps n
WhatsAppbericht appje whatsapp whatsappbericht
A message sent by WhatsApp.

WhatsApp v
appen whatsappen
(transitive) To contact via WhatsApp.

Wheel of Fortune pn
Rad van Fortuin
A television game show where word puzzles are solved by filling in the missing letters.

White House pn
Witte Huis
(US) The official home and workplace of the President of the United States of America.

White Sea pn
Witte Zee
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White's thrush White's thrushes n
goudlijster
Zoothera aurea or Zoothera dauma aurea: a thrush found mainly in eastern Asia and Siberia and rare vagrant to western Europe.

Whitsunday /wɪtˈsʌndeɪ/ /wɪtˈsʌndi/ /ʍ-/ /ˈʍɪtsəndeɪ/ /ˈʍɪtsəndɪ/ Whitsundays n
Pinksteren
The Sunday of the feast of Pentecost, seven weeks after Easter

Wi-Fi /ˈwaɪ.faɪ/ Wi-Fis n
Wi-Fi draadloos internet wifi
(networking, uncountable) Any of several standards for short-range wireless data transmission (IEEE 802.11).

Wie Wies pn
Van Wie Wie
A surname from Dutch.
Wie
A surname from Korean.
A surname.
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Wiener schnitzel Wiener schnitzels n
wienerschnitzel
A veal cutlet dipped into flour, egg and breadcrumbs, then fried.

Wijchen pn
Wijchen
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Wikipedia /ˌwɪkiˈpiːdi.ə/ /ˌwɪkəˈpiːdi.ə/ /ˌwɪkɪˈpiːdɪə/ Wikipedias pn
Wikipedia
A free-content, multilingual, online encyclopedia and wiki run by the Wikimedia Foundation.

Wikipedian /wɪ.kɪˈpiː.dɪ.ən/ Wikipedians n
Wikipediaan
(WMF) A person who contributes to Wikipedia, especially a regular contributor versed in the ways of the website.

Wiktionarian Wiktionarians n
Wikiwoordenboekmedewerker Wikiwoordenboekmedewerkster
(Wikimedia jargon) A person who contributes to Wiktionary, especially a regular contributor versed in the ways of the site.

Wiktionary /ˈwɪkt͡ʃəˌnɛ(ə)ɹi/ /ˈwɪkʃən(ə)ɹi/ /ˈwɪkʃəˌnɛ(ə)ɹi/ /ˈwɪkʃəˌnɛɹi/ /ˈʋɪk.ʃə.nɛ.ri/ /ˈʋɪkʃ.nə.ri/ [ˈwikʃ.nə.ɾi] Wiktionaries pn
WikiWoordenboek Wikiwoordenboek Wiktionary
A particular version of this dictionary project, written in a certain language, such as the English-language Wiktionary (often known simply as the English Wiktionary).

Wild Hunt Wild Hunts n
Wilde Jacht
A ghostly hunt that rides across the sky, common to English, German and Scandinavian folklore.

Wild West pn
Wilde Westen
(historical) The western United States during the 19th-century era of settlement, commonly believed to be lawless and unruly.
(by extension) A place or situation in which disorderly behavior prevails, especially due to a lack of regulatory oversight or an inadequate legal system.

Wilhelmina /ˌwɪl.(h)ɛl.ˈmiːn.ə/ /ˌwɪl.ə.ˈmiːn.ə/ pn
Wilhelmina
A en given name.

Will /wɪl/ pn
Jelle Pim Wil Wim
A en given name, a shortening of William; also used as a formal given name.

Willebroek pn
Willebroek
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Willemstad /ˈvɪləmstɑːt/ /ˈwɪləmstɑːt/ pn
Willemstad
The capital city of Curaçao.

William /ˈwɪl.i.əm/ /ˈwɪl.jəm/ Williams pn
Willem Wim
A en given name popular since the Norman Conquest.

Williams /ˈwɪli.əmz/ /ˈwɪljəmz/ Williamses pn
Willems Willemse Willemsen
An Irish surname originating as a patronymic, an adopted anglicization of Mac Uilliam (McWilliam)

Wilson's phalarope Wilson's phalaropes n
grote franjepoot
Phalaropus tricolor, a small wading bird.

Wilson's storm petrel Wilson's storm petrels n
Wilsons stormvogeltje
A small seabird of the storm petrel family Hydrobatidae, breeding on the Antarctic coastlines and nearby islands such as the South Shetland Islands.

Windhoek /ˈvɪndhʊk/ /ˈwɪndhʊk/ pn
Windhoek
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Winnie the Pooh Winnie the Poohs pn
Winnie de Poeh
A talking bear from an English children's book series carrying the same name, noted for his sweet, simple nature, and his love of honey.

Woden pn
Wodan Odin Woen
The Germanic chief god, distributor of talents and god of wisdom and war (corresponding to Odin), especially in his Anglo-Saxon form.

Wood Frisian n
Woudfries
A dialect of West Frisian spoken in the Frisian woods region.

Worcestershire sauce /ˈwɝʃtəʃɚ ˈsɑs/ /ˈwɝʃtəʃɚ ˈsɔs/ /ˈwɪs.tɚ.ʃaɪɚ ˈsɑs/ /ˈwɪs.tɚ.ʃaɪɚ ˈsɔs/ /ˈwɪs.tɚ.ʃɪɹ ˈsɑs/ /ˈwɪs.tɚ.ʃɪɹ ˈsɔs/ /ˈwʊs.tɚ.ʃaɪɚ ˈsɑs/ /ˈwʊs.tɚ.ʃaɪɚ ˈsɔs/ /ˈwʊs.tɚ.ʃɚ ˈsɑs/ /ˈwʊs.tɚ.ʃɚ ˈsɔs/ /ˈwʊs.tɚ.ʃɪɹ ˈsɑs/ /ˈwʊs.tɚ.ʃɪɹ ˈsɔs/ /ˈwʊstə(ɹ)ʃə(ɹ) ˈsɔːs/ Worcestershire sauces n
Worcestersaus
An English condiment made with vinegar, onions, garlic, etc.; a thin piquant sauce used as a table sauce, to flavour casseroles etc. and as an ingredient in Bloody Marys.

Word /wɜːd/ /wɝd/ pn
Woord
The creative word of God; Logos.

Wordian pn
Wordien
(geology, paleontology) A subdivision of the Permian period.

World Bank pn
Wereldbank
A group of five financial organizations whose purpose is economic development and the elimination of poverty.

World Exposition World Expositions n
wereldtentoonstelling
Any of various large international expositions held since the mid 19th century, often called "Expo".

World Trade Organization pn
Wereldhandelsorganisatie
An international organization designed by its founders to supervise and liberalize international trade.

World War I pn
Eerste Wereldoorlog Eerste Wereldkrijg Grote Oorlog
(history) The war from 1914 to 1918 between the Entente Powers of the British Empire, Russian Empire, France, Italy, the United States and other allied nations, against the Central Powers represented by the German Empire, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria.

World War II /wɜː(ɹ)ld wɔː(ɹ) tuː/ [wɜːɫd wɔː tuː] [wɝɫd wɔɚ̯ tu] pn
Tweede Wereldoorlog
(history) The war from 1939 to 1945 of the Allied forces, including the United Kingdom, the Soviet Union, the United States, France, and China, against the Axis Powers, including Germany, Italy, and Japan.

World War III pn
Derde Wereldoorlog
A hypothetical world war following World War II.

Wrocław /ˈvɹɒtslɑːf/ /ˈvɹɒtslɑːv/ /ˈvɹɒtswɑːf/ /ˈvɹɔts.lɑf/ /ˈvɹɔts.lɑv/ /ˈvɹɔts.wɑf/ pn
Wroclaw Wrocław Breslau
A city, located in Silesia in what is now southwestern Poland. (At different points in history, the city has been part of Bohemia, Prussia, Germany, and Poland.)

Wuchiapingian pn
Wuchiapingien
(geology, paleontology) A subdivision of the Permian period.

Wunderkammer /ˈvʊndəˌkamə/ /ˈvʊndɚˌkɑmɚ/ Wunderkammern Wunderkammers n
kunstkabinet rariteitenkabinet
(historical) A cabinet of scientific curiosities, especially during the late Renaissance.

X-ray /ˈɛks ɹeɪ/ /ˈɛks ˌɹeɪ/ X-rays n
röntgenstraal
Short wavelength electromagnetic radiation usually produced by bombarding a metal target in a vacuum. Used to create images of the internal structure of objects; this is possible because X-rays pass through most objects and can expose photographic film.
röntgenfoto
A radiograph: a photograph made with X-rays.
röntgenapparaat
An X-ray machine.

X-ray /ˈɛks ɹeɪ/ /ˈɛks ˌɹeɪ/ v
bestralen doorlichten met röntgenstralen onderzoeken röntgenen
(transitive, informal) To take a radiograph of; to obtain an image of using X-ray radiation, especially for the purpose of medical diagnostic evaluation.

X-ray radiation n
röntgenstraling
electromagnetic radiation consisting of X-rays, radiation in the X-ray spectrum, of shorter wavelength and higher frequency than ultraviolet and longer wavelength and lower frequency than gamma rays

Xavier /hɑviˈɛɹ/ /ɪɡˈzeɪ.vi.ɚ/ /ɪɡˈzeɪ.vjɚ/ /ɪɡˈzeɪ.vɪə/ /ˈhɑvi.ɛɹ/ /ˈzeɪ.vi.ɚ/ /ˈzeɪ.vjɚ/ /ˈzeɪ.vɪə/ /ˈzæv.ɪə/ pn
Xaverius
Any of various notable people with this name as given name or surname, especially Saint Francis Xavier, a Spanish Catholic saint and missionary (1506–1552).

Xbox /ˈɛks bɒks/ Xboxes n
Xbox
(video games, trademark) Any of the home consoles in Microsoft's Xbox product line, especially the original Xbox.

Xenophanes /zɛˈnɒfəniːz/ pn
Xenophanes
A Greek given name.

Xhosa /ˈkoʊ.sə/ /ˈkɔ.sə/ /ˈkɔː.sə/ /ˈkəʊ.sə/ Xhosa Xhosas n
Xhosa
(uncountable) The language of these people, a Bantu language related to Zulu.

Xinjiang /ˈʃin-/ /ˈʃɪnˈd͡ʒjɑŋ/ pn
Xinjiang
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YHWH pn
JHVH JHWH Jahwe Jahweh Jehova
Known as the "Tetragrammaton", the four Hebrew letters יהוה which are transliterated into the Latin alphabet as YHWH (or IHVH, JHVH, or YHVH). Usually vowels are added to produce the spelling Jehovah, Yehovah or Yahweh (Jahaveh, Jahve, Jahveh, Jahweh, Yahve, Yahveh, Yahwe).

Yagi-Uda antenna Yagi-Uda antennas n
Yagi-Uda-antenne Yagi-antenne
(radio) A type of directional antenna with one driven element and one or more parasitic elements; a directional radio or TV antenna consisting of two or more dipoles in the same plane with all dipoles parallel to each other.

Yahweh /ˈjɑː(h)weɪ/ pn
Jahwe Jahweh
(history of religion) The name of the God of Israel worshipped by the Jahwist prophets in the kingdoms of Israel and Judah in antiquity.

Yakut /jəˈkuːt/ /jəˈkʊt/ pn
jakoets
The language of these people.

Yalta /ˈjɑːl.tə/ pn
Jalta
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Yamoussoukro /ˌjæmuˈsuːkɹəʊ/ /ˌjɑːmuˈsuːkɹoʊ/ pn
Yamoussoukro
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Yandex /ˈjæn.dɛks/ pn
Yandex
A Russian Internet company which operates the largest search engine in Russia.
(computing) A search engine that popularized the company of the same name.

Yangtze /ˈjæŋtsi/ /ˈjæŋzi/ /ˈjɑŋtsə/ /ˈjɑŋzi/ pn
Jangtsekiang Blauwe Rivier
The chief river of central China and the third longest river in the world, flowing 6300 km from the Tanggula Mountains in Qinghai, passing Chongqing, Wuhan, and Nanjing, and emptying into the East China Sea beside Shanghai.

Yankee /ˈjæŋ.ki/ Yankees n
Yankee
(chiefly, Southern US) A native or inhabitant of the Northern United States.
(chiefly, Northern US) A native or inhabitant of New England.
(chiefly southern, _, Louisiana) An Anglo, as opposed to someone with French ancestry; a native or inhabitant of the rest of the United States.
(baseball) A player for the New York Yankees.
vlieger
(nautical) A large triangular headsail used in light or moderate winds and set on the fore topmast stay. Unlike a genoa it does not fill the whole fore triangle, but is set in combination with the working staysail.

Yaoundé /jɑːˈuːndeɪ/ /jɑːˈʊndeɪ/ /ˌjɑːʊnˈdeɪ/ pn
Yaoundé
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Yap pn
Yap
An island in the Caroline Islands of western Micronesia.

Yaroslavl pn
Jaroslavl
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Yekaterinburg /jɛkətərɪnˈbɜːrɡ/ pn
Jekaterinenburg
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Yellow River pn
Gele Rivier
The chief river of the North China Plain, currently flowing 5,463 km from the Bayan Har Mountains of Qinghai to the Bohai Sea but historically prone to massive floods which caused its course to vary widely over time.

Yellow Sea pn
Gele Zee
An arm of the Pacific Ocean between mainland China and the Korean peninsula.

Yemen /ˈjɛ.mən/ /ˈjɪ.mən/ pn
Jemen
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Yemeni adj
Jemenitisch
of, from, or pertaining to Yemen, or the Yemeni people

Yemeni Yemenis n
Jemeniet Jemenitische
a person from Yemen or of Yemeni descent

Yeniseian adj
Jenisejisch
Of or relating to the languages comprising the Yeniseian language family, or their speakers.

Yerevan /jɛɾɛˈvɑn/ /ˌjeɹəˈvæːn/ /ˌjeɹəˈvɑːn/ pn
Jerevan
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Yiddish /ˈjɪd.ɪʃ/ more Yiddish most Yiddish adj
Jiddisch Jiddisj
Of or pertaining to the Yiddish language.

Yiddish /ˈjɪd.ɪʃ/ pn
Jiddisch Jiddisj
A West Germanic, or more specifically High German, language that developed from Middle High German dialects, with an admixture of vocabulary from multiple source languages including Hebrew-Aramaic, Romance, Slavic, English, etc., and mostly written in Hebrew characters which is used mainly among Ashkenazic Jews from central and eastern Europe.

Yogyakarta pn
Yogyakarta
A sultanate in Java

Yorkshire Terrier Yorkshire Terriers n
yorkshireterriër
A breed of toy dog having a long, glossy coat.

Young's modulus Young's moduli n
elasticiteitsmodulus
(physics) The coefficient of elasticity of a solid; the rate of change of stress with strain.

Your Honour pronoun
edelachtbare edelgrootachtbare edelhoogachtbare
(Commonwealth) A title used to address a judge or magistrate.

Your Majesty Your Majesties pn
Uwe Majesteit
(formal) A term of address used in direct address to a monarch of higher rank than a prince, such as a king, queen, emperor, or empress.

Ypres /ˈiːpɹə/ pn
Ieper
The municipality containing this city.

Ypresian /iːˈpɹɛz.i.ən/ pn
Ypresien
(geology, paleontology) A subdivision of the Eocene epoch

Yser /iːˈzɛə(ɹ)/ /ˈaɪzə(ɹ)/ pn
IJzer
a river that flows through French and West Flanders to the North Sea

Yucatán pn
Yucatán
A peninsula in North America incorporating the Mexican states of Yucatán, Campeche, and Quintana Roo as well as Belize and northeastern Guatemala.

Yugoslavia /juːɡəˈslɑːvi.ə/ pn
Joegoslavië Zuid-Slavië
(historical) A former country on the Balkan Peninsula, made up of the now-independent nations of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, and Slovenia; it disintegrated in the 1990s.

Yugoslavian adj
Joegoslavisch
(historical) Of or relating to Yugoslavia.

Yugoslavian Yugoslavians n
Joegoslaaf Joegoslavische Joegoslaviër
(historical) A native of Yugoslavia.

Yule /juːl/ Yules pn
Joelfeest
Christmastide, the Christmas season, the Twelve Days of Christmas (between December 25th and January 5th).

Yule log Yule logs n
joelblok
A large log traditionally burned on Christmas Eve.
kerststronk kerstboomstam
A log-shaped Christmas sponge cake, covered in chocolate, traditionally from French-speaking countries.

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk pn
Joezjno-Sachalinsk
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Yvelines pn
Yvelines
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Zachary /ˈzækəɹi/ pn
Zacharias
A en given name, English vernacular form of Zacharias, Zachariah and Zechariah.

Zagreb /ˈzɑːɡɹɛb/ pn
Zagreb
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Zagrebian /zɑˈɡɹɛbiən/ adj
Zagrebs

Zagrebian /zɑˈɡɹɛbiən/ Zagrebians n
Zagrebber Zagrebse

Zaire /zaɪˈɪə/ /zɑːˈɪəɹ/ /ˈzɑːɪɹ/ pn
Zaïre
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Zairean /zɑˈɪɹ.i.ən/ /zʌɪˈɪəɹ.ɪ.ən/ adj
Zaïrees
Relating to Zaire.

Zairean /zɑˈɪɹ.i.ən/ /zʌɪˈɪəɹ.ɪ.ən/ Zaireans n
Zaïrees Zaïrese
A person from Zaire (Democratic Republic of Congo)

Zambia /ˈzæmbiə/ pn
Zambia
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Zambian adj
Zambiaans
Of or pertaining to Zambia or its people or language.

Zambian Zambians n
Zambiaan Zambiaanse
A person from Zambia or of Zambian descent.

Zamenhofian more Zamenhofian most Zamenhofian adj
Zamenhofs
of or pertaining to L. L. Zamenhof (1859-1917), creator of Esperanto (often with respect to Esperanto usage)

Zanclean pn
Zanclien
(geology, paleontology) A geological subdivision, the earliest age of the Pliocene epoch.

Zandvoort /ˈzɑntfoːrt/ pn
Zandvoort
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Zaporizhia /ˌzæpəˈɹiːʒə/ /ˌzɑːpəˈɹiːʒi.ə/ /ˌzɑːpəˈɹiːʒə/ pn
Zaporizja
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Zealand pn
Seeland
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Zebedee /ˈzɛbɪdiː/ pn
Zebedeüs
(rare) A en given name of biblical origin.

Zebulun /zəˈbju.lən/ /zəˈbjuː.lən/ /ˈzɛ.bjəˌlən/ /ˈzɛ.bjʊˌlən/ pn
Zebulon
(biblical) Tenth son of Jacob, by his wife Leah.
(biblical) One of the Israelite tribes, descended from Zebulun.
A en given name

Zechariah /ˌzɛkəˈɹaɪə/ pn
Zecharja
(biblical character) A king of Israel mentioned in the second book of Kings.
Zacharia Zacharias
(biblical character) A Hebrew prophet traditionally considered the author of the Book of Zechariah, the eleventh of the Twelve Minor Prophets.

Zeeland pn
Zeeland
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Zeelander Zeelanders n
Zeeuw Zeeuwse
An inhabitant of Zeeland.

Zeelandic pn
Zeeuws
A regional language similar to Dutch, spoken in the Dutch province of Zeeland and on the South Holland island of Goeree-Overflakkee.

Zemfira [zɛɱˈfiɹə] [zɪɱˈfiɹə] pn
Zemfira
A transliteration of the Russian female given name Земфи́ра (Zemfíra).

Zenobia pn
Zenobia
A en given name.

Zephaniah /zɛfəˈnaɪə/ pn
Sefanja
(biblical) A book of the Old Testament and the Hebrew Tanakh.

Zeus /z(j)u(ː)s/ /zus/ /zɪu̯s/ Zeuses pn
Zeus
(Greek god) Supreme ruler of all Greek gods, husband to Hera.

Zhuang /d͡ʒwɑŋ/ pn
Zhuang
The language of these people, belonging to the Tai language group.

Zhytomyr /-ˈtoʊm-/ /ʒɪˈtɔmɪɹ/ pn
Zjytomyr
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Zimbabwe /zɪmˈbɑːbweɪ/ pn
Zimbabwe
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Zionism Zionisms n
zionisme
(politics) Jewish nationalism, the movement which supported first the re-establishment of a Jewish homeland and now supports the continuation of a Jewish state in Israel.

Zionist Zionists n
zionist zioniste
An advocate of Zionism.

Zoroaster /ˈzɒɹoʊˌæstəɹ/ /ˌzɒɹoʊˈæstəɹ/ pn
Zarathoestra Zoroaster
An ancient Iranian prophet after whom the indigenous Iranian ethnic religion, Zoroastrianism, is named, also venerated in Mithraism.

Zoroastrianism /ˌzoʊɹ.oʊˈæs.tɹi.əˌnɪz.əm/ /ˌzɒɹəʊˈæstɹɪəˌnɪzəm/ /ˌzɔɹ.oʊˈæs.tɹi.əˌnɪz.əm/ pn
zoroastrisme
(scholarly) The historical (pre-Islamic) indigenous beliefs and practices of the Iranian peoples.

Zouave /zuˈɑv/ /zuːˈɑːv/ /zwɑv/ /zwɑːv/ Zouaves n
zoeaaf
(military, historical) One of a body of soldiers in the French service, originally Kabyle, but now composed of Frenchmen who wear the Kabyle dress.

Zulu /ˈzuːluː/ adj
Zoeloe
Pertaining to the Zulu people, culture, or language.

Zulu /ˈzuːluː/ Zulu Zulus n
Zoeloe
A member of an African ethnic group living mainly in the KwaZulu-Natal Province in eastern South Africa.
Zoeloes
Time along the prime meridian; UTC; Zulu time.

Zulu /ˈzuːluː/ pn
Zoeloe
The language of these people, a Bantu language; isiZulu.

Zuma Zumas pn
Zuma

Zurich /-ɪx/ /zʊɹ.ɪk/ /ˈzjʊə.ɹɪk/ /ˈzɜɹ.ɪk/ pn
(kanton) Zurich Zurich
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Zwolle pn
Zwolle

a /ə/ /ˈeɪ/ article
een
One; any indefinite example of. [from before 1150]

a bad workman always blames his tools proverb
een kwaad werkman heeft altijd slecht getuig
It is not the tools we use that make us good, but rather how we employ them.

a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush proverb
beter één vogel in de hand dan tien in de lucht
A sure thing is preferable to the mere chance at something more. [15th c.]

a cappella /ˌæ.kæˈpɛl.ə/ /ˌæ.kəˈpɛl.ə/ /ˌɑ kəˈpɛl.ə/ adv
a capella
(music) In a manner of a choir with no instrumental accompaniment; literally, "in the style of the (Sistine) Chapel (in Rome)", such as a musical Mass done a cappella. [from late 19th c.]

a chain is only as strong as its weakest link proverb
de keten is zo sterk als haar zwakste schakel
An organization is only as strong or powerful as its weakest person. A group of associates is only as strong as its laziest member.

a dime a dozen adj
dertien in een dozijn
(Australia, US, idiomatic) So common as to be practically worthless.

a fault confessed is half redressed proverb
beter ten halve gekeerd dan ten hele gedwaald

a fortiori /ˈeɪ fɔɹʃˈjɔˑɹaɪ/ /ˈɑː fɔːɹtɪˈoʊɹiː/ more a fortiori most a fortiori adv
a fortiori

a friend in need is a friend indeed /ə ˌfɹɛnd ən ˈnid ɪz ə ˌfɹɛnd ɪnˈdid/ /ə ˌfɹɛnd ɪn ˈniːd ɪz ə ˌfɹɛnd ɪnˈdiːd/ proverb
in nood leert men zijn vrienden kennen vrienden in de nood, hondert in een lood
If a friend helps you when you are in need, they are a true friend.

a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step proverb
een reis van duizend mijlen begint met een enkele stap
Even the longest and most difficult ventures have a starting point.

a leopard cannot change its spots proverb
een vos verliest zijn streken niet een vos verliest wel zijn haren, maar niet zijn streken
One cannot change one's own nature.

a lie has no legs proverb
al is de leugen nog zo snel, de waarheid achterhaalt haar wel
One cannot get away with a lie; the truth will always come out.

a little adv
beetje wat
To a small extent or degree.

a lot /əˈ lɑt/ /əˈ lɒt/ adv
veel
(informal) Very much; a great deal; to a large extent.
vaak veel
(informal) Often; frequently.

a lot /əˈ lɑt/ /əˈ lɒt/ pronoun
veel
A large amount.
Many things, much.

a new broom sweeps clean proverb
nieuwe bezems vegen schoon
(metaphorical) New management will often make radical changes.

a picture is worth a thousand words proverb
een afbeelding zegt meer dan duizend woorden
A visualisation is a better description than a verbal description.

a priori /ˌeɪ pɹaɪˈɔːɹaɪ/ /ˌeɪ pɹaɪˈɔːɹi/ /ˌɑː pɹiˈɔːɹi/ more a priori most a priori adv
a priori
(logic) In a way based on theoretical deduction rather than empirical observation.

a rolling stone gathers no moss /ə ˈɹol.ɪŋ stoʊn ˈɡæð.əɹz noʊ mɔs/ proverb
een rollende steen vergaart geen mos
A person who never settles in one place will never be successful.

a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down /ə ˈspuːnfəl əv ˈʃʊɡə(ɹ) ˌhɛlps ðə ˈmɛdɪsɪn ɡoʊ ˌdaʊn/ proverb
een klein schepje suiker wordt een bittere pil zoet
An otherwise unpleasant situation can be pleasant when a pleasant aspect is deliberately introduced.

a stitch in time saves nine proverb
werk op tijd maakt welbereid
A little effort expended sooner to fix a small problem prevents it from becoming a larger problem requiring more effort to fix later.

a woman without a man is like a fish without a bicycle /ə ˈwʊmən wɪðˌaʊt ə ˈmæn ɪz laɪk ə ˈfɪʃ wɪðˌaʊt ə ˈbaɪsɪkl̩/ /ə ˈwʊmən wɪðˌaʊt ə ˈmæn ɪz laɪk ə ˈfɪʃ wɪðˌaʊt ə ˈbaɪˌsɪkəl/ phraseologicalUnit
een vrouw zonder man is als een vis zonder fiets
(figuratively, humorous, simile) A woman is capable of living a complete and independent life without a man. [from 1970]

a- /a/ /eɪ/ /ə/ prefix
a-
Not, without, opposite of.

a.m. adv
's morgens 's ochtends
(used after the hour) In the 12-hour period from midnight to noon (the first half of the day) when using the 12-hour clock.

a.o.b. n
w.v.t.t.k.
Initialism of any other business, the last item on the agenda for a meeting, when any matter not already dealt with may be raised.

aa /ˈɑ.ɑ/ /ˈɑː.ɑː/ [ˈɑ.ʔɑ] [ˈɑː.ʔɑː] n
scherpe lava
(volcanology) A form of lava flow associated with Hawaiian-type volcanoes, consisting of basaltic rock, usually dark-colored with a jagged and loose, clinkery surface. Compare pahoehoe. [From 19th c.]

aah interjection
och
Indication of amazement or surprise or enthusiasm.

aam /ɑm/ /ɑːm/ /ɔm/ /ɔːm/ aams n
aam
(historical) A Dutch and German measure of liquids, used in England for Rhine wine, varying in different cities, being in Amsterdam about 41 wine gallons, in Antwerp 36½, and in Hamburg 38¼. [first attested around 1350 to 1470]

aardvark /ˈɑɹd.vɑɹk/ /ˈɑːd.vɑːk/ aardvarks n
aardvarken
The nocturnal, insectivorous, burrowing, mammal Orycteropus afer, of the order Tubulidentata, somewhat resembling a pig, common in some parts of sub-Saharan Africa. [from late 18th c.]

aardwolf /ˈɑɹd.ˌwʊlf/ /ˈɑːdˌwʊlf/ aardwolfs aardwolves n
aardwolf maanhaarjakhals
A nocturnal, insectivorous mammal, Proteles cristatus, of southern and eastern Africa, related to and resembling the hyena. [First attested in the mid 19th century.]

ab initio /ˌæb əˈnɪt.i.oʊ/ /ˌæb ɪˈnɪʃ.i.oʊ/ /ˌɑb əˈnɪt.i.oʊ/ adv
ab initio vanaf het begin
(legal) From the time when a law, legal right or decree, contract, ownership interest, partnership (etc.) comes into force. [Early 17th century.]

ab intra /ˌæb ˈɪn.tɹə/ adv
insider- van binnenuit

aba /əˈbɑ/ /əˈbɑː/ abas n
abaya
A loose-fitting sleeveless garment, made from aba or silk, worn by Arabs. [First attested in the early 19th century.]

abac abacs n
nomogram
(mathematics) A nomogram.

abaca /ˈæb.əˌkɑ/ /ˈæb.əˌkɑː/ /ˈæb.əˌkə/ abacas n
abaca manillahennep
(uncountable) The fiber of this plant, used in rope, fibers, and cloth. [First attested in the mid 18th century.]

aback /əˈbæk/ adv
achterwaarts rugwaarts
(archaic) Towards the back or rear; backwards. [First attested prior to 1150.]
achteraan bak met een kopwind
(nautical) Backward against the mast; said of the sails when pressed by the wind from the "wrong" (forward) side, or of a ship when its sails are set that way. [First attested in the late 17th century.]

abacterial /ˌeɪ.bækˈtɪəɹ.i.əl/ more abacterial most abacterial adj
abacterieel
Not caused by bacteria; characterized by a lack of bacteria.

abacterially adv
abacterieel
Without the presence or use of bacteria.

abactinal /æˈbæk.tə.nl̩/ /ˈæˌbæk.tə.nl̩/ /ˈæˌbækˌtaɪ.nl̩/ /ˌæˌbækˈtaɪ.nl̩/ more abactinal most abactinal adj
abactinaal
(zoology) Pertaining to the surface or end opposite to the mouth in a radiate animal.

abactor /æˈbæk.tɚ/ /ˈæˌbæk.tɚ/ abactors n
runderdief veedief
(legal, archaic) One who steals and drives away cattle or beasts by herds or droves; a cattle rustler.

abaculus /əˈbæk.jə.ləs/ abaculi n
mozaïekelement
(archaic) A small tile of glass, marble, or other substance, of various colors, used in making ornamental patterns in mosaic pavements; abaciscus.

abacus /ˈæbə.kəs/ abaci abacuses n
telraam abacus
A device used for performing arithmetical calculations; (rare) a table on which loose counters are placed, or (more commonly) an instrument with beads sliding on rods, or counters in grooves, with one row of beads or counters representing units, the next tens, etc. [from late 17th c.]
abacus telraam
(architecture) The uppermost portion of the capital of a column immediately under the architrave, in some cases a flat oblong or square slab, in others more decorated. [from mid 16th c.]

abaft /əˈbæft/ /əˈbɑːft/ more abaft most abaft adv
achteruit naar achter
(nautical) On the aft side; in the stern. [First attested in the early 17th century.]

abaft /əˈbæft/ /əˈbɑːft/ preposition
achterlijker dan
(nautical) Behind; toward the stern relative to some other object or position; aft of. [First attested around the late 15th century.]

abalienate /æbˈeɪ.li.əˌneɪt/ /æbˈeɪl.jəˌneɪt/ v
abaliëneren
(civil law, transitive) To make another's that which was once yours; to transfer the title of from one to another; to alienate.

abalienation /ˌæbˌeɪ.li.əˈneɪ.ʃən/ /ˌæbˌeɪl.jəˈneɪ.ʃən/ abalienations n
abaliënatie
(legal) The act of abalienating; alienation; estrangement; transferring a legal title.

abalone /æb.əˈloʊ.ni/ /æb.əˈləʊ.ni/ /ˈæb.əˌloʊ.ni/ abalones n
zeeoor abalone
(North America, Australia) An edible univalve mollusc of the genus Haliotis, having a shell lined with mother-of-pearl. [from mid-19th c.]

abandon /əˈbæn.dən/ abandons n
ongedwongenheid
A yielding to natural impulses or inhibitions; freedom from artificial constraint, with loss of appreciation of consequences. [Early 19th century.]

abandon /əˈbæn.dən/ v
opgeven prijsgeven
(transitive) To give up or relinquish control of, to surrender or to give oneself over, or to yield to one's emotions. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470)]
achterlaten verlaten afstand doen afzien begeven in de steek laten
(transitive) To desist in doing, practicing, following, holding, or adhering to; to turn away from; to permit to lapse; to renounce; to discontinue. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470)]
afstand doen afzien terugnemen
(transitive) To leave behind; to desert, as in a ship, a position, or a person, typically in response to overwhelming odds or impending dangers; to forsake, in spite of a duty or responsibility. [First attested in the late 15th century.]
afwijzen verbannen verwerpen
(transitive, obsolete) To cast out; to banish; to expel; to reject. [Attested from the mid 16th century until the mid 17th century.]

abandonable more abandonable most abandonable adj
opgeefbaar
Able to be abandoned; suitable for abandonment.

abandoned /əˈbæn.dn̩d/ more abandoned most abandoned adj
liederlijk schaamteloos verdorven
Having given oneself up to vice; immoral; extremely wicked, or sinning without restraint; irreclaimably wicked. [First attested from 1350 to 1470]
in de steek gelaten verlaten
No longer maintained by its former owners, residents, or caretakers; forsaken, deserted. [Late 15th century]
ongeremd
Free from constraint; uninhibited. [Late 17th century]
geologisch stabiel
(geology) No longer being acted upon by the geologic forces that formed it.

abandonee /əˈbæn.dəˌni/ abandonees n
cessionaris

abandonment /əˈbæn.dn̩.mn̩t/ abandonments n
achterlating in de steek laten verlating
The act of abandoning, or the state of being abandoned; total desertion; relinquishment. [Late 16th century.]
achterlating het in de steek laten het laten zitten van verlating veronachtzaming verwaarlozing
The voluntary leaving of a person to whom one is bound by a special relation, as a wife, husband or child; desertion.
abandonnement afstand het afstand doen van het prijsgeven opgave overgave
(legal) The relinquishment of a right, claim, or privilege; relinquishment of right to secure a patent by an inventor; relinquishment of copyright by an author. [Early 19th century.]
vrachtweigering
A refusal to receive freight so damaged in transit as to be worthless and render carrier liable for its value.
nonchalence ongedwongenheid uitbundigheid
Abandon; careless freedom or ease; surrender to one's emotions. [Mid 19th century.]

abandonware abandonwares n
abandonware
(software, chiefly, _, video games) A software product that is no longer updated or maintained, or whose copyright is no longer defended or which is no longer marketed even by the company who made it.

abaptiston /ˌæ.bæpˈtɪs.tɑn/ /ˌæ.bæpˈtɪs.tɒn/ abaptistons n
kegelvormige schedelboor
(medicine) A trepan having a conical shape so that injurious penetration of the brain is impossible.

abase /əˈbeɪs/ v
kleineren vernederen
(transitive) To lower, as in condition in life, office, rank, etc., so as to cause pain or hurt feelings; to degrade, to depress, to humble, to humiliate. [from c. 1350–1470]
neerhalen strijken
(transitive, archaic) To lower physically; to depress; to cast or throw down; to stoop. [from c. 1350–1470]

abased /əˈbeɪst/ more abased most abased adj
gekleineerd verlaagd vernederd
Humbled; lowered, especially in rank, position, or prestige.

abasement /əˈbeɪs.mənt/ abasements n
kleinering vernedering
The act of abasing, humbling, or bringing low. [Mid 16th century.]

abash /əˈbæʃ/ v
beschamen in verlegenheid brengen van zijn stuk brengen
(transitive) To make ashamed; to embarrass; to destroy the self-possession of, as by exciting suddenly a consciousness of guilt, mistake, or inferiority; to disconcert; to discomfit. [First attested from around (1150 to 1350).]

abashed /əˈbæʃt/ more abashed most abashed adj
beschaamd beteuterd in verlegenheid op zijn neus kijkend verlegen
Embarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed.

abashment /əˈbæʃ.mənt/ abashments n
moeilijk parket verlegenheid
The state of being abashed; embarrassment from shame. [First attested from 1350 to 1470.]

abasia /ə.ˈbeɪ.zi.ə/ /ə.ˈbeɪ.ʒi.ə/ /ə.ˈbeɪ.ʒə/ abasias n
abasie
(medical) An inability to walk due to a defect in muscular coordination.

abasic /eɪˈbeɪ.sɪk/ adj
door abasie met abasie
(medicine) Of, pertaining to or caused by abasia.

abask /əˈbæsk/ /əˈbɑːsk/ adv
zich koesterend
in the sunshine; basking.

abat-vent /ɑ.ˌbɑ.ˈvɑ̃/ abat-vents n
windscherm
(architectural element) Louvres or strips of wood or metal used as windbreaks that allow light and air in, often seen in belfries.
afdak
A sloping roof.
schoorsteenkap
A metal chimney cap.

abat-voix /ɑ.ˌbɑv.ˈwɑ/ /ɑ.ˌbɑv.ˈwɑz/ abat-voix n
klankbord

abatable /əˈbeɪt.ə.bəl/ more abatable most abatable adj
vatbaar voor prijsverlaging
Capable of being abated. [First attested from 1350 to 1470.]

abatacept n
abatacept
(pharmaceutical drug) A fusion protein composed of an immunoglobulin fused to the extracellular domain of CTLA-4, a molecule capable of binding B7, used to treat rheumatoid arthritis.

abate /əˈbeɪt/ v
reduceren verlagen verlichten verliezen
afnemen bedaren luwen verminderen verzwakken
To lessen (something) in force or intensity; to moderate. [from 14th c.]
aftrekken overslaan verminderen weglaten
Chiefly followed by from, of, etc.: to omit or remove (a part from a whole); to deduct, to subtract. [15th–19th c.]
humiliëren neerslaan vernederen
To bring down (someone) mentally or physically; to lower (someone) in status. [14th–17th c.]
uitsluiten
To give no consideration to (something); to treat as an exception. [from late 16th c.]

abatement /əˈbeɪt.mənt/ abatements n
afslag inkrimping korting vermindering afname verzachting
The act of abating, or the state of being abated; a lessening, diminution, or reduction; a moderation; removal or putting an end to; the suppression. [First attested from 1340 to 1470.]

abatis /ˈæbətiː/ /ˈæbətiːz/ /ˈæbətəs/ abatis abatises n
prikkeldraadversperring verhakking
A means of defense formed by felled trees, or sometimes by bent trees, the ends of whose branches are sharpened and directed outwards, or against the enemy, and more recently fortified with barbed wire. [Mid 19th century.]

abatjour /ˌɑˌbɑˈʒʊ.ɚ/ /ˌɑˌbɑˈʒʊɹ/ abatjours n
abat-jour lampenkap
A skylight or other device whose purpose is to direct light into a room.

abator /əˈbeɪt.ə/ /əˈbeɪt.ɚ/ abators n
kraker
iemand die een ongerief uit de weg ruimt

abattage abattages n
slachten
(veterinary, _, medicine) The slaughter of animals, especially diseased ones to limit the spread of the disease.
verankering
(military) The anchoring of the wheels of an artillery piece, preparatory to firing.

abattoir /ˈæb.əˌtwɑ/ /ˈæb.əˌtwɑɹ/ /ˈæb.əˌtwɑː(ɹ)/ abattoirs n
abattoir slachthuis slachterij
A public slaughterhouse for cattle, sheep, etc. [Early 19th century.]
slachtplaats
A place or event likened to a slaughterhouse, because of great carnage or bloodshed.

abaxial /æbˈæk.si.əl/ /ˌæˈbæk.si.əl/ adj
abaxiaal dorsaal
(botany, zoology) Of a side that is facing away from the axis or central line, such as the underside of a leaf; or the back of an animal. [Mid 19th century.]

abaya /əˈbeɪ.jə/ abayas n
aba
Synonym of aba

abbatial /əˈbeɪ.ʃl̩/ /ˈæˌbeɪ.ʃl̩/ more abbatial most abbatial adj
abbatiaal
Belonging to, relating to, or pertaining to an abbey, abbot, or abbess. [Late 17th century.]

abbe /æ.ˈbeɪ/ /ˈæb.eɪ/ abbes n
abt
abbot

abbess /ˈæb.ɛs/ /ˈæb.ɪs/ abbesses n
abdis
A female superior or governess of a nunnery, or convent of nuns, having the same authority over the nuns which the abbots have over the monks. [First attested around 1150 to 1350]

abbey /ˈæb.i/ abbeys n
abdij
A monastery or society of people, secluded from the world and devoted to religion and celibacy, which is headed by an abbot or abbess; also, the monastic building or buildings. [First attested around 1150 to 1350.]
abdijkerk abdij
The church of a monastery. [First attested around 1150 to 1350.]

abbot /ˈæb.ət/ abbots n
abt kloosteroverste
The superior or head of an abbey or monastery. [First attested around the early 12th century.]

abbozzo /ə.ˈbɔt.ˌsoʊ/ abbozzi n
ruw model ruwe schets
(art) A rough drawing or model.

abbreviate /ə.ˈbɹiː.vi.eɪt/ /əˈbɹi.vi.eɪt/ v
afkorten inkorten verkorten versimpelen
(transitive) To make shorter; to shorten (in time); to abridge; to shorten by ending sooner than planned. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]

abbreviated /əˈbɹi.viˌeɪ.tɪd/ /əˈbɹiːvieɪtɪd/ more abbreviated most abbreviated adj
afgekort ingekort verkort
Shortened; made briefer.
Relatively short; shorter than normal, or compared to others.

abbreviation /əˌbɹi.viˈeɪ.ʃn̩/ /əˌbɹiː.viˈeɪ.ʃən/ abbreviations n
afkorting verkorting
(linguistics) A shortened or contracted form of a word or phrase, used to represent the whole, utilizing omission of letters, and sometimes substitution of letters, or duplication of initial letters to signify plurality, including signs such as +, =, @. [Late 16th century.]

abbreviator /-ɛɪ.tɚ/ /əˈbɹi.viˌeɪ.tɚ/ /əˈbɹiː.viˌeɪ.tɚ/ abbreviators n
afkorter
A person who abbreviates or shortens. [from early 16th c.]

abbreviatory /əˈbɹi.vi.əˌtɔɹ.i/ more abbreviatory most abbreviatory adj
afkortend verkortend
Serving or tending to abbreviate; shortening; abridging. [Mid 19th century.]

abbé /æˈbeɪ/ /ˈæb.eɪ/ abbés n
abbé
An honorific title for a member of the French clergy. [mid 16th century]

abdicable /ˈæb.də.kə.bəl/ more abdicable most abdicable adj
neerlegbaar
Capable of being abdicated. [Late 19th century.]

abdicate /ˈæb.dɪˌkeɪt/ v
onterven
(transitive, obsolete) To disclaim and expel from the family, as a father his child; to disown; to disinherit. [mid 16th – early 19th c.]
afwijzen verstoten weigeren
(transitive, obsolete) To reject; to cast off; to discard. [mid 16th – late 17th c.]
afstand doen
(transitive) To surrender, renounce or relinquish, as sovereign power; to withdraw definitely from filling or exercising, as a high office, station, dignity; to fail to fulfill responsibility for. [from mid 17th c.]
abdiceren aftreden troonsafstand doen
(intransitive) To relinquish or renounce a throne, or other high office or dignity; to renounce sovereignty. [First attested in the early 18th c.]

abdication /ˌæb.dəˈkeɪ.ʃən/ abdications n
abdicatie (troons)afstand
The act of abdicating; the renunciation of a high office, dignity, or trust, by its holder. [First attested in the early 17th century.]

abdomen /æbˈdoʊ.mən/ /æbˈdəʊ.mən/ /ˈæb.də.mən/ abdomens abdomina n
abdomen onderbuik
(obsolete) The fat surrounding the belly. [mid 16th c. – late 17th c.]
buikholte buik
(anatomy) The cavity of the belly, which is lined by the peritoneum, and contains the viscera; often restricted in humans to the part between the diaphragm and the commencement of the pelvis, the remainder being called the pelvic cavity. [from early 17th c.]

abdominal /æbˈdɑm.ə.nl̩/ /æbˈdɒm.ə.nl̩/ /əbˈdɑm.ə.nl̩/ /əbˈdɒm.ə.nl̩/ more abdominal most abdominal adj
abdominaal buik
Of or pertaining to the abdomen; ventral. [Mid 18th century.]
buikvinnig
(ichthyology) Having the ventral fins under the abdomen and behind the pectoral fins. [Mid 19th century.]

abdominal cavity abdominal cavities n
buikholte
(anatomy) The hollow portion of the torso within the abdomen, containing the abdominal organs, in mammals below the diaphragm.

abdominal ring /æbˈdɑm.ə.nl̩ ɹɪŋ/ /əbˈdɑm.ə.nl̩ ɹɪŋ/ abdominal rings n
liesring
(anatomy) Either of the two openings in the abdominal muscle wall allowing the inguinal canal to pass through.

abdominoperineal /æbˈdɑm.ɪ.noʊˌpɛɹ.əˈni.l̩/ adj
abdominoperineaal
(anatomy) Relating to the abdomen and to the perineum.

abdominoplasty /æbˈdɑm.ɪ.noʊˌplæs.ti/ abdominoplasties n
abdominoplastie
(surgery, uncountable) The surgical removal of excess flesh from the abdomen, usually for cosmetic reasons.

abdominous /æbˈdɑm.ə.nəs/ /æbˈdɒm.ə.nəs/ more abdominous most abdominous adj
corpulent dikbuikig gezet
Having a protuberant belly; potbellied. [Mid 17th century.]

abduce /æb.ˈdjus/ /æb.ˈdus/ /əb.ˈdjus/ /əb.ˈdjuːs/ /əb.ˈdus/ /əb.ˈdʒuːs/ v
abduceren afvoeren
(transitive, obsolete) To draw; to conduct away; to take away; to withdraw; to draw to a different part; to move a limb out away from the center of the body; abduct. [Mid 16th century.]

abducens nerve /abˈdjuː.sn̩z ˌnɜːv/ /abˈdjuː.sənz ˌnɜːv/ /abˈd͡ʒuː.sn̩z ˌnɜːv/ /abˈd͡ʒuː.sənz ˌnɜːv/ /æbˈdjuˌsɛnz ˌnɝv/ /æbˈduˌsɛnz ˌnɝv/ abducens nerves n
afvoerende zenuw nervus abducens
(neuroanatomy) Each of the sixth pair of cranial nerves that are the motor nerves supplying the lateral rectus in the eye. [19th century.]

abducent /æbˈdjus.ənt/ /æbˈdus.ənt/ more abducent most abducent adj
afvoerend

abduct /æbˈdʌkt/ /əbˈdʌkt/ v
ontvoeren kidnappen abduceren
(transitive) To take away by force; to carry away (a human being) wrongfully and usually with violence or deception; to kidnap. [Early 17th century.]

abductee /ˌæb.dəkˈti/ /ˌæb.dʌkˈti/ /ˌæb.dʌkˈtiː/ abductees n
ontvoerde persoon
An abducted person, in particular a person abducted by aliens. [Late 20th century.]

abduction /æbˈdək.ʃn̩/ /æbˈdʌk.ʃn̩/ /əbˈdək.ʃn̩/ /əbˈdʌk.ʃn̩/ /ˈeɪ.ˈbiː.dʌk.ʃn̩/ abductions n
afvoering
Leading away; a carrying away. [Early 17th century.]
abductie
(anatomy) The act of abducing or abducting; a drawing apart; the movement which separates a limb or other part from the axis, or middle line, of the body. [Mid 17th century.]
(logic) A syllogism or form of argument in which the major premise is evident, but the minor is only probable. [Late 17th century.]
ontvoering kidnapping schaking
(legal) The wrongful, and usually forcible, carrying off of a human being. [Mid 18th century.]

abductor /æbˈdʌk.tɚ/ abductores abductors n
kidnapper ontvoerder
One who abducts; a kidnapper. [mid 19th century]
abductor afvoerder
(anatomy) A muscle which serves to draw a part out, or from the median line of the body[early 17th century]

abeam /ə.ˈbim/ /ə.ˈbiːm/ more abeam most abeam adv
dwarsscheeps
(nautical, aircraft) Alongside or abreast; opposite the center of the side of the ship or aircraft. [Mid 19th century.]

abecedary /ˌeɪ.bi.ˈsi.də.ɹi/ /ˌeɪ.bi.ˈsi.dɚ.i/ /ˌeɪ.biː.ˈsiː.də.ɹi/ abecedaries n
abc alfabet
One that teaches or learns the alphabet or the fundamentals of any subject; abecedarian. [from late 16th century]

abed /əˈbɛd/ adv
bedlegerig te bed
(archaic) In bed, or on the bed; confined to bed. [First attested from 1150 to 1350.]

abelian /əˈbi.li.ən/ /əˈbil.jən/ /əˈbiːlɪən/ adj
abels commutatief
(mathematics) Of a binary function, commutative.

abelian group /əˈbi.li.ən ɡɹup/ /əˈbil.jən ɡɹup/ abelian groups n
Abelse groep Abelse ring
(algebra) A group in which the group operation is commutative.

abelmosk /ˈeɪblmɑsk/ /ˈeɪblmɒsk/ /ˈeɪbəlmɒsk/ /ˈeɪbəlˌmɑsk/ abelmosks n
abelmos
The tropical evergreen shrub Abelmoschus moschatus itself.

abend /əˈbɛnd/ /ˈæbɛnd/ abends n
voortijdige beëindiging
(computing) The abnormal termination of a program.

abend /əˈbɛnd/ /ˈæbɛnd/ v
voortijdig beëindigen
(computing) To terminate abnormally.

abenteric /æb.ɛnˈtɛɹ.ɪk/ adj
abenteraal

aberrance /æˈbɛɹ.n̩ts/ /ˈæ.bɛɹ.n̩s/ aberrances n
afdwaling afwijking
State of being aberrant; a wandering from the right way; deviation from truth, rectitude. [Mid 17th century.]

aberrant /əˈbeɹ.ənt/ /əˈbɛɹ.ənt/ /ˈæb.ə.ɹənt/ more aberrant most aberrant adj
afdwalend
onconventioneel
Differing from the norm. [First attested sometime between the mid 16th century and the early 17th century.]
aberrant afwijkend onconventioneel
(sometimes, figuratively) Straying from the right way; deviating from morality or truth. [First attested in the mid 18th century.]
afwijkend atypisch uitzonderlijk
(botany, zoology) Deviating from the ordinary or natural type; exceptional; abnormal. [First attested in the mid 19th century.]

aberrant /əˈbeɹ.ənt/ /əˈbɛɹ.ənt/ /ˈæb.ə.ɹənt/ aberrants n
rare snuiter vreemde apostel
A person or object that deviates from the rest of a group.

aberration /ˌæb.əˈɹeɪ.ʃn̩/ aberrations n
aberratie
The act of wandering; deviation from truth, moral rectitude; abnormal; divergence from the straight, correct, proper, normal, or from the natural state. [Late 16th century.]
(optics) The convergence to different foci, by a lens or mirror, of rays of light emanating from one and the same point, or the deviation of such rays from a single focus; a defect in a focusing mechanism that prevents the intended focal point. [Mid 18th century.]
A partial alienation of reason. [Early 19th century.]
A mental disorder, especially one of a minor or temporary character. [Early 19th century.]
(medicine) A deviation of a tissue, organ or mental functions from what is considered to be within the normal range.
aberratie afwijking
(astronomy) A small periodical change of the apparent positions of the stars and other heavenly bodies, due to the combined effect of the motion of light and the motion of the observer. [Mid 18th century.]
aberratie afwijkend exemplaar
(zoology, botany) Atypical development or structure; deviation from the normal type; an aberrant organ. [Mid 19th century.]

aberrational /ˌæb.əˈɹeɪ.ʃnl̩/ /ˌæb.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən.l̩/ more aberrational most aberrational adj
met aberratie
Characterized by aberration. [Mid 19th century.]

abessive /æˈbɛ.sɪv/ /ˈæˌbɛ.sɪv/ abessives n
abessief
(grammar) The abessive case, or a word in this case. [19th century.]

abessive case abessive cases n
abessief
(grammatical case) A grammatical case used to express the lack or absence of something. It has the meaning of the English preposition without or the affix -less.

abet /əˈbɛt/ v
aanmoedigen aansporen aanzetten ophitsen
(transitive) To incite; to assist or encourage by aid or countenance in crime. [from ca. 1350–1470]
bijstaan meehelpen aan ondersteunen
(transitive) To support, countenance, maintain, uphold, or aid (any good cause, opinion, or action); to maintain. [from late 16th c.]

abetment /əˈbɛt.mənt/ abetments n
aanstoken ophitsing
(chiefly, law) The act of abetting or assisting in a crime, wrongdoing etc. [from 14th c.]

abettor /əˈbɛtə/ /əˈbɛtɚ/ [-ɾɚ] abettors n
aanstichter handlanger medeplichtige ophitser opstoker
One that abets an offender; one that incites; instigates; encourages. [First attested from 1350 to 1470.]
handlanger medeplichtige
A supporter or advocate. [Late 16th century.]

abeyance /əˈbeɪ.əns/ abeyances n
onbeheerdheid onbeslistheid onbruik onzekerheid
(legal) Expectancy; a condition when an ownership of real property is undetermined; lapse in succession of ownership of estate, or title. [Late 16th century]
opschorting uitstel
Suspension; temporary suppression; dormant condition. [Mid 17th century]

abhor /æbˈhɔɹ/ /əbˈhɔɹ/ /əbˈhɔː(ɹ)/ v
verafschuwen gruwen van walgen van
(transitive) To regard (someone or something) as horrifying or detestable; to feel great repugnance toward. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]
verwerpen
(transitive) To turn aside or avoid; to keep away from; to reject.

abhorrence /æbˈhɑɹ.n̩(t)s/ /æbˈhɔɹ.n̩(t)s/ /əbˈhɒɹ.n̩(t)s/ abhorrences n
afgrijzen afschuw afkeer
Extreme aversion or detestation; the feeling of utter dislike or loathing. [Mid 17th century.]
afgrijselijke zaak gruwel
A person or thing that is loathsome; a detested thing. [Mid 18th century.]

abhorrent /æbˈ(h)ɒɹ.ənt/ /æbˈhɑɹ.ənt/ /æbˈhɔɹ.ənt/ /əbˈ(h)ɒɹ.ənt/ more abhorrent most abhorrent adj
onverenigbaar
Contrary to something; discordant. [Mid 17th century.]
weerzinwekkend
Abhorring; detesting; having or showing abhorrence; loathing. [Mid 18th century.]

abidance /əˈbaɪd.n̩s/ /əˈbaɪd.n̩ts/ abidances n
nakomen van naleving
Adherence; compliance; conformity. [Early 19th century.]

abide /əˈbaɪd/ v
doorstaan ondergaan verdragen uithouden verblijven wonen
(transitive) To endure without yielding; to withstand. [from mid-12th c.]
toelaten tolereren verdragen verblijven wonen
(transitive) To bear patiently. [from late 15th c.]
verblijven wonen
(transitive) To pay for; to stand the consequences of. [from late 16th c.]
Used in a phrasal verb: .
(intransitive, obsolete) To pause; to delay. [from ca. 1150—1350 to mid-17th c.]
(intransitive, archaic, Scotland) To stay; to continue in a place; to remain stable or fixed in some state or condition; to be left. [from ca. 1150—1350]
(intransitive, archaic) To have one's abode. [from ca. 1350—1470]
(intransitive, archaic) To endure; to remain; to last. [from ca. 1350—1470]
(transitive, archaic) To stand ready for; to await for someone; watch for. [from early 12th c.]
(transitive, obsolete) To endure or undergo a hard trial or a task; to stand up under. [from ca. 1150—1350 to early 18th c.]
(transitive, archaic) To await submissively; accept without question; submit to. [from ca. 1350—1470]
afwachten verblijven wonen
(intransitive, obsolete) To wait in expectation. [mid-12th–mid-17th c.]

abide by v
zich neerleggen bij zich schikken naar
(transitive) To accept (a decision or law) and act in accordance with it; to conform to (a decision or law); to acquiesce to (a decision or law).
trouw blijven aan zich houden aan
(transitive) To remain faithful to (something or someone); to adhere to (an idea or plan).

abiding /əˈbaɪ.dɪŋ/ more abiding most abiding adj
blijvend voortdurend
Continuing or persisting in the same state: lasting, enduring; steadfast. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]

abiding-place /əˈbaɪ.dɪŋ pleɪs/ abiding-places n
woonplaats

abietic acid /ˌæb.iˈɛd.ɪk ˈæ.sɪd/ n
abiëtinezuur
(organic compound) A yellowish resin acid isolated from rosin and used in varnishes and esters for plasticizers; C19H29COOH

abigail /ˈa.bɪ.ɡeɪl/ abigails n
kamermeisje
(obsolete) A lady's maid. [mid 17th–19th c.]

ability /əˈbɪl.ə.ti/ /əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ abilities n
vaardigheid vermogen geschiktheid talent begaafdheid
(uncountable) The quality or state of being able; capacity to do or of doing something; having the necessary power. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]
bekwaamheid
(countable) A skill or competence in doing; mental power; talent; aptitude. [First attested in the early 17th century.]

ability to pay abilities to pay n
draagkracht
(tax, often, attributive) An individual's level of wealth or income, as a measure of the tax rate they can afford to pay.

abiogenesis /-nɪ-/ /-ˌbaɪə-/ /-ˌbiːoʊ-/ /-ˌbiːə-/ /ˌeɪbaɪəʊˈdʒɛnəsɪs/ /ˌeɪˌbaioʊˈd͡ʒɛnəsɪs/ abiogeneses n
abiogenese
(evolutionary theory) The origination of living organisms from lifeless matter; such genesis as does not involve the action of living parents. [from 1870]

abiogenetic /ˌeɪ.bai.oʊ.d͡ʒəˈnɛt.ɪk/ adj
abiogenetisch
(biology) Of or pertaining to abiogenesis, originated by abiogenesis.

abiogenic /ˌeɪ.baɪ.oʊˈd͡ʒɛ.nɪk/ /ˌeɪ.baɪ.əˈd͡ʒɛ.nɪk/ adj
abiogeen
Not produced or derived by means of living organisms or their processes. [Late 19th century.]

abiological /ˌeɪ.baɪ.əˈlɑd͡ʒ.ə.kl̩/ /ˌeɪ.baɪ.əˈlɑd͡ʒ.ɪ.kl̩/ adj
niet-biologisch
(biology) Pertaining to inanimate things; not produced by organisms. [Mid 19th century.]

abiosis /ˌeɪ.baɪˈoʊ.sɪs/ /ˌæb.iˈoʊ.sɪs/ abioses n
abiose
(uncountable) The absence of life.

abiotic /ˌeɪ.baɪˈɑt.ɪk/ adj
abiotisch levenloos ongeschikt voor leven
Nonliving, inanimate, characterised by the absence of life; of inorganic matter. [Mid 20th century.]

abiotically /ˌeɪ.baɪˈɑt.ɪk.li/ adv
in afwezigheid van leven
In an abiotic manner; in the absence of life. [mid 20th century.]

abiotrophy /eɪ.baɪˈɑ.tɹə.fi/ /ˌeɪ.baɪˈɑ.tɹə.fi/ /ˌeɪ.beˈɑ.tɹə.fi/ /ˌæ.biˈɑ.tɹə.fi/ abiotrophies n
abiotrofie
(medicine) Premature degeneration of cells or tissues, especially with genetic causes; loss of function of organ or cell, not due to injury.

abirritant /æbˈɪɹ.ɪ.tn̩t/ more abirritant most abirritant adj
antiprikkelend
(medicine) Acting to diminish irritation; soothing.

abirritate /æbˈɪɹ.ɪˌteɪt/ v
verzachten
(transitive, medicine) To diminish the sensibility of; to debilitate; to soothe.

abject /ˈæbd͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈæbˌd͡ʒɛkt/ abjecter abjectest more abject most abject adj
abject hulpeloos moedeloos
Existing in or sunk to a low condition, position, or state; contemptible, despicable, miserable. [from early 15th c.]
diepgezonken ellendig gelaten hulpeloos
Of a person: cast down in hope or spirit; showing utter helplessness, hopelessness, or resignation; also, grovelling; ingratiating; servile. [from mid 14th c.]

abject /ˈæbd͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈæbˌd͡ʒɛkt/ abjects n
infaam persoon verworpeling
A person in the lowest and most despicable condition; an oppressed person; an outcast; also, such people as a class. [from early 16th c.]

abjection /æbˈd͡ʒɛk.ʃn̩/ abjections n
moedeloosheid
A low or downcast condition; meanness of spirit; abasement; degradation. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]
vernedering verworpenheid
(obsolete) The act of bringing down or humbling; casting down. [Attested from the early 16th century until the mid 17th century.]

abjectly /-ˈd͡ʒɛkli/ /æbˈd͡ʒɛktli/ /ˈæbd͡ʒɛktli/ more abjectly most abjectly adv
op verachterlijke wijze opgemene wijze
In an abject fashion; with great shame; desperately. [first attested c. 1350–1470]

abjuration /ˌæb.d͡ʒəˈɹeɪ.ʃn̩/ /ˌæb.d͡ʒʊɹˈɹeɪ.ʃn̩/ /ˌæb.d͡ʒʊˈɹeɪ.ʃn̩/ abjurations n
afzwering herroeping
A solemn recantation or renunciation on oath; as, an abjuration of heresy. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]

abjuratory /æbˈd͡ʒʊɹ.əˌtɔɹ.i/ more abjuratory most abjuratory adj
herroepbaar
Involving abjuration.

abjure /æbˈd͡ʒʊɹ/ v
afzweren verzaken aan een eed
(transitive) To renounce upon oath; to forswear; to disavow. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
afzweren verzaken herroepen
(transitive) To reject with solemnity; to abandon forever; to repudiate; to disclaim. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]

abjurer /æbˈd͡ʒʊɹ.ɚ/ abjurers n
afzweerder herroeper verzaker
One who abjures. [From 16th century]

ablactation /ˌæb.lækˈteɪ.ʃn̩/ ablactations n
spenen ablactatie
The weaning of a child from the breast, or of young animals from their dam. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]

ablastemic /ˈeɪ.blæˌsti.mɪk/ /ˈeɪ.blæˌstɛ.mɪk/ /ˌeɪ.blæˈsti.mɪk/ /ˌeɪ.blæˈstɛ.mɪk/ adj
niet-kiemend
(biology) Non-germinal; unable to form a blastema or offspring.

ablastin /əˈblæs.tən/ n
ablastine
(immunology) An immunoglobulin G antibody efficient against some protozoans, specifically Trypanosoma lewisi, by preventing reproduction.

ablation /æbˈleɪ.ʃn̩/ /əˈbleɪ.ʃn̩/ ablations n
ablatie
(surgery) The surgical removal of a body part, an organ, or especially a tumor; the removal of an organ function; amputation. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
ablatie afsmelting erosie
(sciences) The progressive removal of material by any of a variety of processes such as melting or vaporization under heat or chipping. [Mid 20th century.]

ablative absolute /ˈæb.lə.tɪv æb.soʊˈlut/ /ˈæb.lə.tɪv æb.səˈlut/ ablative absolutes ablatives absolute n
losse ablatief
(grammar) A construction in Latin and other sister languages in which an independent phrase with a noun in the ablative case has a participle, adjective, or noun, expressed or implied, which agrees with it in gender, number and case – both words forming a clause grammatically unconnected with the rest of the sentence.

ablative case ablative cases n
ablatief
(grammar) A noun case used in some languages to indicate movement away from something, removal, separation. In English grammar, it corresponds roughly to the use in English of prepositions "of", "from", "away from", and "concerning". In Latin grammar, the ablative case (cāsus ablātīvus) includes functions derived from the Indo-European ablative, instrumental, comitative, associative and locative cases; these cases express concepts similar to those of the English prepositions "of"/"from", "by", "with", "to"/"with", and "at"/"in", respectively. Here/hence/hither, there/thence/thither, and where/whence/whither are the only English words with separate forms for the ablative (motion away from) and lative (motion towards) cases.

ablator /æˈbleɪt.əː/ /æˈbleɪɾ.ə/ /æˈbleɪɾ.ɚ/ ablators n
ablatief materiaal hitteschild

ablaut /ˈæbˌlaʊt/ /ˈɑbˌlaʊt/ /ˈɑpˌlaʊt/ ablauts n
ablaut klankwisseling klinkerwisseling
(phonology) The substitution of one root vowel for another, thus indicating a corresponding modification of use or meaning; vowel permutation, distinct from the phonetic influence of a succeeding vowel. [Mid 19th century.]

ablaze /əˈbleɪz/ more ablaze most ablaze adj
in lichterlaaie in vuur en vlam
Burning fiercely; in a blaze; on fire. [18th century.]
flonkerend stralend
Radiant with bright light and color. [18th century.]
opgewonden vol gloed
In a state of glowing excitement, ardent desire, or other strong emotion. [17th century.]

able /ˈeɪ.bəl/ [ˈeɪ̯.bɫ̩] abler ablest adj
bekwaam de hebben in staat mogelijkheid om
Free from constraints preventing completion of task; permitted to; not prevented from. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]
kundig bedreven competent handig
Gifted with skill, intelligence, knowledge, or competence. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]
bevoegd competent gerechtigd in aanmerking komend
(law) Legally qualified or competent. [First attested in the early 18th century.]

able-bodied /ˈeɪ.bl̩ˌbɑ.did/ more able-bodied most able-bodied adj
lichamelijk geschikt robust valide volwaardig
(possessional) Having a sound, strong body; physically competent; robust; fit for service.
bevaren volslagen
(nautical) Capable of performing all requisite duties as a seaman, specifically in the Royal Navy, a rating between leading and ordinary.

able-bodied seaman able-bodied seamen n
volmatroos
A seaman, especially one in the merchant navy, who has been trained or certified in all routine duties; a member of the Royal Navy rated between ordinary seaman and leading seaman or boatswain's mate

able-minded more able-minded most able-minded adj
goed bij zijn verstand verstandig
Having unimpaired mental capability.

abled /ˈeɪ.bl̩d/ more abled most abled adj
valide

ablegate /ˈæb.lə.ɡeɪt/ /ˈæb.lə.ɡət/ ablegates n
ablegaat pauselijke gezant
(Roman Catholicism) A representative of the pope charged with important commissions in foreign countries, one of his duties being to bring to a newly named cardinal his insignia of office.

ableism /ˈeɪ.bəl.ɪz.m̩/ n
disablisme validisme
Discrimination against persons with disabilities or in favour of those without. [from late 20th c.]

abloom /əˈbluːm/ adv
in bloei in volle bloei
(postpositive) In or into bloom; in a blooming state; having flower blooms unfolding. [Mid 19th century.]

abluent /ˈæb.lu.ənt/ more abluent most abluent adj
reinigend
(pharmaceutical effect) Washing away; carrying off impurities; detergent.

abluent /ˈæb.lu.ənt/ abluents n
reinigingsmiddel
(pharmaceutical drug) A detergent.

ablush /əˈblʌʃ/ more ablush most ablush adj
blozend
Blushing; ruddy. [from mid-19th c.]

ablution /əˈblu.ʃn̩/ /əˈbluː.ʃn̩/ ablutions n
ablutie
(Western, _, Christianity) The rinsing of the priest's hand and the sacred vessel following the Communion with, depending on rite, water or a mix of it and wine, which may then be drunk by the priest. [from 17th c.]
ablutie rituele wassing
The act of washing or cleansing the body, or some part of it, as a religious rite. [From mid 16th century.]

abnegate /ˈæb.ni.ɡeɪt/ /ˈæb.nɪ.ɡeɪt/ v
ontzeggen
(transitive) To deny (oneself something); to renounce or give up (a right, a power, a claim, a privilege, a convenience). [First attested in the early 17th century.]
afzweren ontzeggen verwerpen verzaken
(transitive) To relinquish; to surrender; to abjure. [First attested in the mid 18th century.]

abnegation /ˌæbnəˈɡeɪʃən/ /ˌæbnɪˈɡeɪʃən/ abnegations n
verloochening afwijzing verwerping
A denial; a renunciation; denial of desire or self-interest. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]

abnegator /ˈæb.niˌɡeɪ.tɚ/ /ˈæb.nɪˌɡeɪ.tɚ/ abnegators n
verloochenaar verwerper

abneural adj
abneuraal

abnormal /əbˈnɔɹ.ml̩/ /ˈæbˌnɔɹ.ml̩/ more abnormal most abnormal adj
abnormaal
Not conforming to rule or system; deviating from the usual or normal type. [First attested around the mid 19th century.]
abnormaal afwijkend
Of or pertaining to that which is irregular, in particular, behaviour that deviates from norms of social propriety or accepted standards of mental health. [First attested around the early 20th century.]

abnormal psychology abnormal psychologies n
psychopathologie
The academic study of persons whose psychological characteristics deviate from the norm, as with neuroses, psychoses, and disorders

abnormality /ˌæbˌnɔɹˈmæl.ət.i/ /ˌæbˌnɔɹˈmæl.ɪt.i/ /ˌæbˌnɚˈmæl.ət.i/ /ˌæbˌnɚˈmæl.ɪt.i/ abnormalities n
abnormaliteit
The state or quality of being abnormal; variation; irregularity. [First attested in the mid 19th century.]
abnormaliteit afwijking misvorming
Something abnormal; an aberration; an abnormal occurrence or feature. [First attested in the mid 19th century.]

abnormalize /æbˈnɔɹ.məl.aɪz/ v
abnormaal maken
(transitive) To make abnormal. [First attested in the late 19th century.]

abnormally /æbˈnɔɹ.mə.li/ more abnormally most abnormally adv
abnormaal
In an abnormal manner; in a way that deviates from a standard, norm, or average. [First attested in the mid 19th century.]

abnormity /æbˈnɔɹ.mɪ.ti/ abnormities n
abnormaliteit
(rare) [First attested in the mid 18th century.]
A monstrosity [First attested in the mid 19th century.]

aboard /əˈbɔɹd/ /əˈbɔːd/ adv
aan boord
On board; into or within a ship or boat; hence, into or within a railway car. [from ca. 1350—1470]
langszij
(nautical) Alongside. [from ca. 1350—1470]

aboard /əˈbɔɹd/ /əˈbɔːd/ preposition
aan boord
On board of; onto or into a ship, boat, train, plane. [from ca. 1350—1470]

abode /əˈboʊd/ /əˈbəʊd/ [ʔəˈboʊːd̥̚] abodes n
wachten
(obsolete) Act of waiting; delay. [Attested from (1150 to 1350) to the early 17th century.]
onderkomen verblijf woonstee
(dated, or, legal) Stay or continuance in a place; sojourn. [Attested from (1350 to 1470) to the mid 18th century.]
(formal) A residence, dwelling or habitation. [First attested from around 1350 to 1470.]

aboil /əˈbɔɪl/ /əˈbɔɪl̩/ more aboil most aboil adj
aan de kook kokend
In a boil; boiling. [First attested in the mid 19th century.]
in alle staten opgewonden over zijn toeren
(figurative) Heated up; excited. [First attested in the mid 19th century.]

abolish /əˈbɑl.əʃ/ /əˈbɑl.ɪʃ/ /əˈbɒlɪʃ/ v
afschaffen opheffen
To end a law, system, institution, custom or practice. [First attested from around 1350 to 1470.]
vernietigen buiten werking stellen
(archaic) To put an end to or destroy, as a physical object; to wipe out. [First attested from around 1350 to 1470.]

abolishable /əˈbɑl.əʃ.ə.bl̩/ /əˈbɑl.ɪʃ.ə.bl̩/ more abolishable most abolishable adj
afschafbaar ophefbaar
Capable of being abolished. [First attested from the mid 17th century.]

abolisher /əˈbɑl.əʃ.ɚ/ /əˈbɑl.ɪʃ.ɚ/ abolishers n
afschaffer
Agent noun of abolish; one who abolishes. [From the 16th century.]

abolishment /əˈbɑl.ɪʃ.mənt/ abolishments n
afschaffing opheffing
The act of abolishing; abolition; destruction. [First attested from the mid 16th century.]

abolition /ˌæb.əˈlɪʃ.n̩/ abolitions n
afschaffing opheffing
The act of abolishing; an annulling; abrogation. [First attested around the early 16th century.]
abolitie
(historical, often capitalised, UK, US) The ending of the slave trade or of slavery. [First attested around the early 18th century.]

abolitionism /ˌæb.əˈlɪʃ.əˌnɪz.m̩/ abolitionisms n
abolitionisme
Support for the abolition of something; the tenets of abolitionists. [First attested in the early 19th century.]

abolitionist /ˌæ.bə.ˈlɪʃ.n̩.əst/ /ˌæ.bə.ˈlɪʃ.n̩.ɪst/ abolitionists n
abolitionist
A person who favors the abolition of any particular institution or practice. [since the late 18th century]

abomasum /ˌæb.oʊˈmeɪ.səm/ abomasa abomasums n
leb lebmaag
(biology, food) The fourth or digestive compartment of the stomach of a cow or other ruminant, after the omasum;the lining of said compartment, considered as a foodstuff.

abominable /ɘˈbɔm.ɘ.nɘ.bɯ/ /əˈbɑm.nə.bl̩/ /əˈbɑm.ə.nə.bl̩/ more abominable most abominable adj
abominabel afschuwelijk afstotelijk verfoeilijk verschrikkelijk
Worthy of, or causing, abhorrence, as a thing of evil omen; odious in the utmost degree; very hateful; detestable; loathsome; execrable. [first attested around 1150 to 1350]
onaangenaam walgelijk
Very bad or inferior.

abominable snowman /əˈbɑm.nə.bl̩ ˈsnoʊ.mæn/ /əˈbɑm.ə.nə.bl̩ ˈsnoʊ.mæn/ abominable snowmen n
yeti verschrikkelijke sneeuwman
(cryptozoology, often, capitalized) A humanoid or apelike animal said to exist in the Himalayas.

abominably /əˈbɑm.nə.bli/ /əˈbɑm.ə.nə.bli/ more abominably most abominably adv
op afschuwelijke wijze
In an abominable manner; very odiously; detestably. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]

abominate /ə.ˈbɒm.ə.nət/ /ə.ˈbɒm.ə.ˌneɪt/ /ə.ˈbɒm.ɪ.ˌneɪt/ /əˈbɒm.əˌneɪt/ /əˈbɒm.ɪˌneɪt/ v
verafschuwen verachten
(transitive) To feel disgust towards; to loathe or detest thoroughly; to hate in the highest degree, as if with religious dread. [First attested in the mid 17th century.]
gruwelen van walgen van
(transitive, colloquial) To dislike strongly. [First attested in the late 19th century.]

abomination /əˌbɑ.məˈneɪ.ʃən/ /əˌbɑ.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ /əˌbɒ.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ abominations n
gruwel abominatie
(countable) An abominable act; a disgusting vice; a despicable habit. [from ca. 1150–1350]
walging afschuw afgrijzen gruwel abominatie
(uncountable) The feeling of extreme disgust and hatred [from ca. 1350–1470]

abominator /əˈbɑm.əˌneɪ.tɚ/ /əˈbɑm.ɪˌneɪ.tɚ/ abominators n
verachter verfoeier
One who abominates. [First attested in the late 17th century.]

aboral /æbˈɔɹ.l̩/ /æbˈɔːɹ.l̩/ more aboral most aboral adj
aboraal
(zoology) Situated opposite to, or away from, the mouth. [First attested in the mid 19th century.]

aboriginal /ˌæb.əˈɹɪd͡ʒ.n̩.l̩/ /ˌæb.əˈɹɪd͡ʒ.ɪn.l̩/ more aboriginal most aboriginal adj
inheems inheemse
First according to historical or scientific records; original; indigenous; primitive. [First attested in the mid 17th century.]
autochtoon
Living in a land before colonization by the Europeans. [First attested in the late 17th century.]

aboriginal /ˌæb.əˈɹɪd͡ʒ.n̩.l̩/ /ˌæb.əˈɹɪd͡ʒ.ɪn.l̩/ aboriginals n
inheems
An animal or plant native to a region. [First attested in the mid 18th century.]

aborning /əˈbɔɹ.nɪŋ/ adv
in het kraambed in wording
(chiefly, North America) That is in the process of being born; coming into existence; before coming to completion. [First attested in the mid 20th century.]

abort /əˈbɔɹt/ /əˈbɔːt/ aborts n
miskraam
(military, aeronautics) An early termination of a mission, action, or procedure in relation to missiles or spacecraft; the craft making such a mission.
(now, rare) The product of a miscarriage; an aborted offspring; an abortion. [First attested in the early 17th century.]
(obsolete) A miscarriage; an untimely birth; an abortion. [Attested from around (1350 to 1470) until the mid 17th century.]
afbreken voortijdige beëindiging
(computing) The function used to abort a process.
voortijdige beëindiging
(computing) An event in which a process is aborted.

abort /əˈbɔɹt/ /əˈbɔːt/ v
beëindigen doen mislukken
(transitive, intransitive) To cause a premature termination of (a fetus); to end a pregnancy before term. [Attested since at least the 19th century.]
doen stoppen in een vroegtijdig stadium voortijdig afbreken
(intransitive) To stop or fail at something in the preliminary stages. [First attested in the late 16th century.]
onvolgroeid blijven
(intransitive, biology) To become checked in normal development, so as either to remain rudimentary or shrink away wholly; to cease organic growth before maturation; to become sterile. [First attested in the mid 19th century.]
(een) miskraam hebben voortijdig bevallen
(transitive, biology) To cause an organism to develop minimally; to cause rudimentary development to happen; to prevent maturation. [First attested in the mid 19th century.]
afbreken voortijdig beëindigen
(transitive, aeronautics) To terminate a mission involving a missile or rocket; to destroy a missile or rocket prematurely. [First attested in the mid 20th century.]
aborteren afbreken annuleren stoppen
(transitive, computing) To terminate a process prior to completion.

aborted /əˈbɔrtɪd/ adj
geaborteerd voortijdig geboren
Brought forth prematurely.
rudimentair
(biology) Rendered abortive or sterile; undeveloped.

aborticide /əˈbɔɹ.təˌsaɪd/ /əˈbɔɹ.tɪˌsaɪd/ aborticides n
vruchtafdrijving
The act of destroying a fetus in the womb; feticide. [late 19th century]
abortivum
An agent responsible for an abortion (the destruction of a fetus); abortifacient.

abortifacient /əˌbɔɹ.təˈfeɪ.ʃn̩t/ /əˌbɔɹ.tɪˈfeɪ.ʃn̩t/ more abortifacient most abortifacient adj
vruchtafdrijvend abortief
(pharmaceutical effect) Producing miscarriage. [First attested in the mid 19th century.]

abortifacient /əˌbɔɹ.təˈfeɪ.ʃn̩t/ /əˌbɔɹ.tɪˈfeɪ.ʃn̩t/ abortifacients n
abortivum vruchtafdrijvend middel
(pharmaceutical drug) A drug or an agent that induces an abortion. [First attested in the mid 19th century.]

abortion /əˈbɔɹ.ʃn̩/ abortions n
abortus miskraam
A spontaneous abortion; a miscarriage.
abortus miskraam abortie voortijdige beëindiging
(medicine) The expulsion from the womb of a foetus or embryo before it is fully developed, with loss of the foetus.[from 16th c.]
abortus vruchtafdrijving afdrijving zwangerschapsonderbreking abortie opgewekte bevalling
An induced abortion.
miskraam misbaksel miskleun wangedrocht
(figuratively) A misshapen person or thing; a monstrosity. [from 16th c.]
abortus abortie onderbroken ontwikkeling
(biology) Arrest of development of any organ, so that it remains an imperfect formation or is absorbed. [from 18th c.]

abortion clinic abortion clinics n
abortuskliniek
A clinic where abortions are performed.

abortion pill abortion pills n
abortuspil
A drug, such as mifepristone (Mifegyne), used to terminate a pregnancy in its earliest stage.

abortionist /əˈbɔɹ.ʃə.nɪst/ abortionists n
aborteur aborteuse
(now, sometimes, offensive) A person who performs abortions, especially illegally or secretly. [from 1844]
voorstander van abortus
(chiefly, derogatory) A person who advocates for or supports the legality of abortion.

abortive /əˈbɔɹ.tɪv/ /əˈbɔː.tɪv/ more abortive most abortive adj
tevergeefs vruchteloos
Coming to nothing; failing in its effect. [from late 1500s].
rudimentair
(biology) Imperfectly formed or developed; rudimentary; sterile. [from mid 1700s]
afdrijvend
(medicine, pharmaceutical effect, rare) Causing abortion; abortifacient.
gestopt
(medicine) Cutting short; acting to halt or slow the progress (of a disease).

abortiveness /əˈbɔɹ.tɪv.nəs/ abortivenesses n
abortief karakter
(uncountable) The quality of being abortive. [First attested in the early 17th century.]

abortus fever /əˈbɔɹ.təs ˈfiv.ɚ/ n
abortuskoorts
(medicine) A kind of brucellosis, Brucella abortus, and the only one endemic to North America.

abound /əˈbaʊnd/ v
overvloedig voortbrengen zeer productief zijn
(intransitive) To be full to overflowing. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]
abortuskoorts
(intransitive) To be highly productive.
in grote aantallen voorkomen overvloedig aanwezig zijn wemelen
(intransitive) To be present or available in large numbers or quantities; to be plentiful. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]
krioelen van wemelen van
(transitive with in or with) To be copiously supplied with.

abounding /əˈbaʊn.dɪŋ/ more abounding most abounding adj
gevaarlijk gezwollen overvloedig uiterst rijk zeer productief
Ample, plenty, abundant.

about /əˈbaʊt/ /əˈbɛʊt/ /əˈbʌʊt/ [əˈboʊt] [əˈbɐʊt] adv
rond
On all sides; around. [from before 1150]
(archaic) In circuit; circularly; by a circuitous way; around the outside; in circumference. [from ca. 1350–1470]
rond-
Here and there; around; in one place and another; up and down. [from before 1150]
ongeveer bijna vrijwel
Nearly; approximately; with close correspondence in quality, manner, degree, quantity, or time; almost. [from before 1150]
dichtbij nabij
Near; in the vicinity. [from ca. 1350–1470]
in tegenovergestelde richting om-
To a reversed order; half round; facing in the opposite direction; from a contrary point of view. [from ca. 1350–1470]
overstag
(nautical) To the opposite tack: see go about. [from late 15th c.]
afwisselend beurtelings
(obsolete, or, rare) In succession; one after another; in the course of events. [from before 1150]

about /əˈbaʊt/ /əˈbɛʊt/ /əˈbʌʊt/ [əˈboʊt] [əˈbɐʊt] preposition
ongeveer omstreeks omtrent
eromheen om rond rondom
In a circle around; all round; on every side of; on the outside of. [from before 1150]
rond
Over or upon different parts of; through or over in various directions; here and there in; to and fro in; throughout. [from ca. 1150–1350]
op het punt staan
(with present participle, obsolete, or, dialect) On the point or verge of.
over in verband met
Concerning; with regard to; on account of; on the subject of; to affect. [from ca. 1150–1350]
over aangaande betreffende in verband met
Concerned with; engaged in; intent on. [from ca. 1150–1350]
bij in de buurt van
On one's person; nearby the person. [from ca. 1350–1470]
bij in de buurt omheen
(figurative) In or near, as in mental faculties or (literally) in the possession of; under the control of; at one's command; in one's makeup. [from ca. 1350–1470]

about sledge about sledges n
smidshamer voorhamer
The largest hammer used by smiths.

about time adv
haast zover ongeveer tijd
Close to the right time.
eindelijk
(idiomatic, often, sarcastic) Far past the desired time.

about to phraseologicalUnit
op het punt staan (om) te
(idiomatic, with infinitive verb) Indicates something that will happen very soon; indicates action that is imminent.

about-face /əˈbaʊtˌfeɪs/ about-faces n
rechtsomkeert
(military) An abrupt turn to face the opposite direction.
koerswijziging ommezwaai
(figurative) A reversal in direction; a reversal of attitude or opinion.

about-face /əˈbaʊtˌfeɪs/ v
rechtsomkeert maken
(intransitive) To turn 180 degrees to face the opposite direction.
een totale ommekeer uitvoeren het roer omgooien zijn standpunt totaal wijzigen
To change opinion or attitude drastically.

about-turn /əˈbaʊt tɚn/ about-turns n
rechtsomkeert
(British, military) A turn of 180 degrees, typically in a military formation[First attested in the mid 20th century.].
koersverandering ommezwaai
Total reversal of opinion or attitude[First attested in the mid 20th century.].

above /əˈbʌv/ adj
hemels in de lucht
Of heaven; heavenly. [first attested around (1150 to 1350).]
bovenvermeld bovenstaand eerder genoemd
(by ellipsis) Being located higher on the same page or on a preceding page. [first attested in the mid 18th century.]

above /əˈbʌv/ adv
boven hierboven
In a higher place; upstairs; farther upstream. [first attested around 1150–1350]

above /əˈbʌv/ preposition
bovenop
Physically over; on top of; worn on top of, said of clothing. [first attested before 1150.]
boven hoger dan
In or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface. [first attested before 1150]
ten noorden van
Farther north than. [first attested before 1150]
bovendien daarenboven
(figuratively) Higher than; superior to in any respect; surpassing; higher in measure, degree, volume, or pitch, etc. than; out of reach; not exposed to; not likely to be affected by; incapable of negative actions or thoughts. [first attested around 1150–1350]
(Scotland) In addition to; besides. [first attested around 1150–1350]
een trapje hoger met een hogere rang
Higher in rank, status, or position. [first attested around 1150–1350]
meer dan over
Surpassing in number or quantity; more than. [first attested around 1350–1470]
meer dan bovendien daarenboven over
Too proud to stoop to; averse to; disinclined towards;

above all
vooral voornamelijk bovenal
Of prime importance; before anything else; especially.

above average
bovengemiddeld
Better than average.

above board
met de handen op tafel niets onderhands openlijk rechtuit
(idiomatic) Openly, without deceit.
eerlijk loyaal
(idiomatic) Honestly, reputably.

above ground /əˈbʌvˌɡɹaʊnd/
pen en bloot
aan de oppervlakte bovengronds
On or above the surface of the ground.
nog in leven nog niet dood en begraven
(figurative) Not dead and buried; alive.
in klaarlichte dag openlijk
Not of or relating to the social or political underground; in the open; existing within or produced by the establishment.

above one's paygrade
boven zijn niveau
Not suitable for one in one's current rank in an organization; suitable for someone more senior, implying that one is not competent enough or not paid well enough to deal with the problem.

above stairs /əˌbʌv ˈstɝs/
op de verdieping hoger
(archaic) Upstairs; in or on an upper floor.

above the curve
zich onderscheidend van de rest

above the law
boven de wet
(idiomatic) Exempt from the laws that apply to everyone else.

above-board /əˈbʌvˌbɔɹd/ adj
op eerlijke wijze openlijk
In open sight; without trick, concealment, or deception. [First attested in the late 16th century.]

above-cited /əˈbʌvˌsaɪt.əd/ adj
bovengenoemd bovenvermeld
Cited before, in the preceding part of a text.

above-mentioned /əˈbʌvˌmɛnʃn̩d/ adj
bovenvermeld
Mentioned or named before; aforesaid.

abovedeck n
bovendeks
The area on a boat that is abovedeck.

abovesaid adj
bovenvermeld
Mentioned or recited before.

abovestated adj
bovenvermeld
Stated earlier in a document.

abox /əˈbɑks/ adv
vanachter aangespannen
(nautical) Braced aback

abracadabra /ˌab.ɹə.kəˈdab.ɹə/ /ˌæb.ɹə.kəˈdæb.ɹə/ abracadabras n
abracadabra
A use of the mystical term ‘abracadabra’, supposed to work as part of a healing charm or a magical spell; any spell or incantation making use of the word. [from 16th c.]
onzin wartaal
Mumbo jumbo; obscure language or technicalities; jargon. [from 19th c.]

abradant /əˈbɹeɪd.n̩t/ more abradant most abradant adj
wegschurend
Tending to abrade; causing irritation; abrasive.

abradant /əˈbɹeɪd.n̩t/ abradants n
schuurmiddel
A material used for grinding, as emery, sand, powdered glass, etc.; an abrasive.

abrade /əˈbɹeɪd/ v
afschuren schuren uitschuren
(transitive) To rub or wear off; erode. [First attested in the late 17th century.]
afmatten uitputten
(transitive) To wear down or exhaust, as a person; irritate. [First attested in the mid 18th century.]

abrader /əˈbɹeɪ.dɚ/ abraders n
schuurmachine schuurwerktuig
Something that abrades; a tool or machine for abrading. [from mid-19th c.]

abrasion /əˈbɹeɪ.ʒn̩/ abrasions n
afschuring
The act of abrading, wearing, or rubbing off; the wearing away by friction. [First attested in the mid 17th century.]
abrasie brandingserosie
(obsolete) The substance thus rubbed off; debris. [First attested in the mid 18th century.]
schaafwond
(medicine) A superficial wound caused by scraping; an area of skin where the cells on the surface have been scraped or worn away. [First attested in the mid 20th century.]

abrasion platform abrasion platforms n
abrasieplat abrasievlak
(geology) A sloping or nearly flat bedrock surface extending out from the foot of a marine cliff under shallow water of a breaker (wave) zone, that was created by marine abrasion.

abrasive /əˈbɹeɪ.sɪv/ /əˈbɹeɪ.zɪv/ more abrasive most abrasive adj
schurend schuurmiddel
Producing abrasion; rough enough to wear away the outer surface. [First attested in 1805.]
irritant irriterend ruw
Being rough and coarse in manner or disposition; overly aggressive and causing irritation. [First attested in 1925.]

abrasive /əˈbɹeɪ.sɪv/ /əˈbɹeɪ.zɪv/ abrasives n
schuurmiddel slijpmiddel
A hard inorganic substance or material consisting in powder or granule form such as sandpaper, pumice, or emery, used for cleaning, smoothing, or polishing. [First attested in the mid 19th century.]

abrasive disc abrasive discs n
slijpschijf
A disc of abrasive material that rotates in a tool such as a sander.

abrasive paper abrasive papers n
schuurpapier
An abrasive material made by gluing grains of a coarse abrasive to a cloth or paper surface.

abreact /ˌæb.ɹiˈækt/ v
afreageren
(transitive, psychoanalysis) To eliminate previously repressed emotions by reliving past experiences. [First attested in the early 20th century.]

abreaction /ˌæb.ɹiˈæk.ʃn̩/ abreactions n
afreagering emotionele ontlading
(psychoanalysis) The re-living of an experience with a view to purging its emotional dross. [First attested in the early 20th century.]

abreast /əˈbɹɛst/ adv
zij aan zij naast elkaar
Side by side and facing forward. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470.)]
bekend goed ingelicht met zijn tijd mee op de hoogte welingelicht
Informed, well-informed, familiar, acquainted. [First attested in the mid 17th century.]
bijblijven gelijke tred houdend
Followed by of or with: up to a certain level or line; equally advanced. [First attested in the mid 17th century.]

abrenunciation /ˌæb.ɹi.nʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃn̩/ abrenunciations n
herroeping verzaking
(archaic) Absolute renunciation; repudiation; retraction. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]

abridge /əˈbɹɪd͡ʒ/ v
beknotten beroven (van)
(transitive, archaic) To deprive; to cut off. [First attested from around (1150 to 1350)]
bekorten beperken inkorten verkorten
(transitive) To make shorter; to shorten in duration or extent. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470)]
inkorten verkorten
(transitive) To shorten or contract by using fewer words, yet retaining the sense; to epitomize; to condense[First attested in 1384.]. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470)]

abridged /əˈbɹɪd͡ʒd/ more abridged most abridged adj
beknopt verkort
Cut or shortened, especially of a literary work.

abridger /əˈbɹɪ.d͡ʒɚ/ abridgers n
inkorter samenvatter
One who abridges. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]

abridgment /əˈbɹɪd͡ʒ.mənt/ abridgments n
excerpt ingekorte versie korte inhoud uittreksel
(US) An epitome or compend, as of a book; a shortened or abridged form; an abbreviation. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]
bekorting ingekorte versie verkorting
(dated, legal) Any of various brief statements of case law made before modern reporting of legal cases.

abrim /əˈbɹɪm/ adj
afgeladen bomvol boordevol overlopend stampvol
Brimming, full to the brim. [First attested in the late 19th century.]

abristle /əˈbɹɪ.sl̩/ adj
overeind rechtop
Bristling.

abroach /əˈbɹoʊt͡ʃ/ adj
aangestoken
Tapped; broached. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]
verspreidensklaar
Astir; moving about. [First attested in the early 16th century.]

abroad /əˈbɹɑd/ /əˈbɹɔd/ /əˈbɹɔːd/ adv
buitenland
Beyond the bounds of a country; in foreign countries. [from 1350–1470]
ver van elkaar wijd uiteen
(dated) At large; widely; broadly; over a wide space. [from 1150–1350]
buitenshuis in het rond naar alle kanten
(dated) Without a certain confine; outside the house; away from one's abode. [from 1150–1350)]
de kluts kwijt verward
Not on target; astray; in error; confused; dazed. [from early 19th c.]
op verplaatsing uit-
(sports) Played elsewhere than one's home grounds.

abroad /əˈbɹɑd/ /əˈbɹɔd/ /əˈbɹɔːd/ n
buitenland
(rare, Scotland) Countries or lands abroad. [First attested in the mid 19th century.]

abroad /əˈbɹɑd/ /əˈbɹɔd/ /əˈbɹɔːd/ preposition
alover over de ganse lijn
Throughout, over.

abrogable /ˈæb.ɹə.ɡə.bl̩/ more abrogable most abrogable adj
afschafbaar intrekbaar ophefbaar
capable of being abrogated. [First attested in the late 16th century.]

abrogate /ˈæ.bɹə.ɡeɪt/ /ˈæ.bɹə.ɡət/ /ˈæb.ɹoʊˌɡeɪt/ /ˈæb.ɹəʊ.ɡeɪt/ /ˈæb.ɹəˌɡeɪt/ /ˈæb.ɹəˌɡət/ v
afschaffen abrogeren opheffen
(transitive, law) To annul by an authoritative act; to abolish by the authority of the maker or her or his successor; to repeal; — applied to the repeal of laws, decrees, ordinances, the abolition of customs, etc. [First attested in the early 16th century.]
tenietdoen
(transitive) To put an end to; to do away with. [First attested in the early 16th century.]

abrogation /ˌæb.ɹəˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌæb.ɹəˈɡæɪ.ʃən/ [ˌæb.ɹəˈɡeɪ.ʃn̩] [ˌæb.ɹəˈɡæɪ.ʃn̩] abrogations n
afschaffing intrekking ongeldigverklaring opheffing
The act of abrogating; a repeal by authority; abolition. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]

abrogator /ˈæb.ɹəˌɡeɪ.tɚ/ abrogators n
afschaffer opheffer
Agent noun of abrogate; one who abrogates. [First attested in the late 16th century.]

abrupt /æbˈɹʌpt/ /əˈbɹʌpt/ abrupter abruptest more abrupt most abrupt adj
abrupt bruusk plots
Without notice to prepare the mind for the event; sudden; hasty; unceremonious. [First attested in the late 16th century.]
bruusk kortaf
Curt in manner. [First attested in the late 16th century.]
hortend onsamenhangend
Having sudden transitions from one subject or state to another; unconnected; disjointed. [First attested in the late 16th century.]
steil
Extremely steep or craggy as if broken up; precipitous. [First attested in the early 17th century.]
afgeknot
(botany) Suddenly terminating, as if cut off; truncate. [First attested in the early 19th century.]

abrupt /æbˈɹʌpt/ /əˈbɹʌpt/ abrupts n
kloof
(poetic) Something which is abrupt; an abyss. [First attested in the mid 17th century.]

abrupt /æbˈɹʌpt/ /əˈbɹʌpt/ v
afbreken scheiden
(transitive, archaic) To tear off or asunder. [First attested in the mid 17th century.]

abruptly /ə.ˈbɹʌpt.li/ /əˈbɹʌp.li/ more abruptly most abruptly adv
plots plotseling abrupt bruusk
In an abrupt manner; without giving notice, or without the usual forms; suddenly; precipitously. [First attested in the late 16th century.]

abruptly-pinnate adj
even geveerd
(botany) pinnate with a pair of leaflets at the apex

abruptness /əˈbɹʌp.nəs/ /əˈbɹʌpt.nəs/ abruptnesses n
abruptheid onverwachtheid plotselinge
The state of being abrupt or broken [First attested in the early 17th century.]
bruuskheid kortgebondenheid
Suddenness; unceremonious haste or vehemence. [First attested in the early 17th century.]

abs /æbz/ n
buikspieren
(informal) The abdominal muscles. [First attested in the mid 20th century.]
abs
(mathematics) Initialism of absolute value function.

abscess /ˈæbsɛs/ /ˈæbsɪs/ abscesses n
abces etterbuil ettergezwel
(pathology) A cavity caused by tissue destruction, usually because of infection, filled with pus and surrounded by inflamed tissue. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]

abscess /ˈæbsɛs/ /ˈæbsɪs/ v
een abces vormen
(intransitive) To form a pus-filled cavity, typically from an infection.

abscessed more abscessed most abscessed adj
met een abces
(medical) Affected by an abscess. [First attested in the mid 19th century.]

abscind /æbˈsɪnd/ /əbˈsɪnd/ v
afsnijden couperen doorsnijden
(transitive, archaic) To cut off. [First attested in the early 17th century.]

abscise /æbˈsaɪz/ /əbˈsaɪz/ v
afsnijden door abscissie
(transitive) To cut off. [First attested in the early 17th century.]
afvallen
(intransitive, botany) To separate by means of abscission; to shed or drop off. [First attested in the early 20th century.]

abscisic acid /ˌæb.ˈsɪs.ɪk ˈæ.sɪd/ /ˌæb.ˈsɪz.ɪk ˈæ.sɪd/ n
abscisinezuur
(biochemistry) A terpenoid best known as a plant hormone that inhibits seed germination and was once thought to be important in abscission.

abscissa /æbˈsɪs.ə/ abscissae abscissas abscissæ n
abscis
(geometry) The first of the two terms by which a point is referred to, in a system of fixed rectilinear coordinate (Cartesian coordinate) axes. [First attested in the late 17th century.]

abscission /æbˈsɪ.ʃn̩/ /æbˈsɪ.ʒn̩/ abscissions n
afsnijden
The act or process of cutting off.
afbreken
(rhetoric) A figure of speech employed when a speaker having begun to say a thing stops abruptly
abscissie
(botany) The natural separation of a part at a predetermined location, such as a leaf at the base of the petiole. [First attested in the late 19th century.]

abscond /əbˈskɑnd/ /əbˈskɒnd/ v
vertrekken zich stilletjes uit de voeten maken zich terugtrekken zijn biezen pakken
(intransitive) To flee, often secretly; to steal away. [From mid 16th century.]
wegrennen
(intransitive) To hide, to be in hiding or concealment.
zich terugtrekken
(transitive, uncommon) To evade, to hide or flee from.

absconder /æbˈskɑn.dɚ/ /æbˈskɒn.dɚ/ /æbˈzkɑn.dɚ/ absconders n
drosser
A person who absconds. [First attested in the late 17th century.]

abseil /ˈæb.saɪl/ /ˈæb.seɪl/ /ˈɑbˌzaɪl/ /ˈɑpˌzaɪ.l̩/ /ˈɑpˌzaɪl/ v
abseilen
(intransitive) To descend a steep or vertical drop using a rope with a mechanical friction device or (classic abseil) by wrapping the rope around the body; to rappel. [First attested in the mid 20th century.]

absence /æbˈsɒns/ /ˈæb.s(ə)n̩s/ /ˈæb.s(ə)n̩ts/ /ˈæb.sn̩ts/ /ˈæbsɒns/ absences n
afwezigheid verstek
A state of being away or withdrawn from a place or from companionship
afwezigheid gemis tekort ontbreken
Lack; deficiency; nonexistence. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
verstrooidheid
Inattention to things present; abstraction (of mind). [First attested in the early 18th century.]

absence makes the heart grow fonder proverb
afwezigheid versterkt de liefde
(idiom) When someone or something is far away, one realizes how much one loves or misses them or it.

absence of mind n
afwezigheid verstrooidheid
A state or the quality of being absent-minded (abstracted, preoccupied). [First attested in the early 18th century.]

absence seizure /ˈæb.sn̩s ˈsi.ʒɚ/ /ˈæb.sn̩ts ˈsi.ʒɚ/ absence seizures n
petit mal
(medicine) A type of seizure indicative of petit mal epilepsy. Brief seizure lasting up to 30 seconds involving vacantness and lack of awareness, possibly including twitching; not including spasm or unconsciousness.

absent /ˈæb.sn̩t/ absenter absentest adj
afwezig absent weg
(not comparable) Being away from a place; withdrawn from a place; not present; missing. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
afwezig niet meer voorhanden ontbrekend tekort
(not comparable) Not existing; lacking. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
afwezig dromerig elders met zijn gedachten verstrooid
(comparable) Inattentive to what is passing; absent-minded; preoccupied. [First attested in the early 18th century.]

absent /ˈæb.sn̩t/ preposition
behalve in afwezigheid van uitgezonderd zonder
In the absence of; without; except. [First attested in the mid 20th century.]

absent /æbˈsɛnt/ v
afwezig vertrekken verwijderen zijn
niet opdagen wegblijven van zich absenteren
(intransitive, obsolete) Stay away; withdraw. [Attested from around 1350 to 1470 until the late 18th century.]

absent-minded /ˌæb.sn̩tˈmaɪn.dɪd/ more absent-minded most absent-minded adj
afwezig elders met zijn gedachten er niet bij verstrooid
Absent in mind; often preoccupied; forgetful or careless due to distraction; easily distracted. [First attested in the mid 19th century.]

absent-minded professor absent-minded professors n
verstrooide professor
A stereotypical fictional character whose focus on academic matters leads them to ignore or forget their surroundings.
(by extension) A person who tends to be oblivious to reality.

absent-mindedness /ˌæb.sn̩tˈmaɪn.dɪd.nəs/ absent-mindednesses n
verstrooidheid
The characteristic or state of being easily distracted or preoccupied. [First attested in the late 19th century.]

absentation /ˌæb.sənˈteɪ.ʃn̩/ /ˌæb.sɛnˈteɪ.ʃn̩/ absentations n
aanwezigheidsverzuim
The act of absenting oneself. [First attested in the early 19th century.]

absentee /ˌæb.sn̩ˈti/ absentees n
afwezige
A person who is absent from his or her employment, school, post, duty, etc. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]

absentee ballot absentee ballots n
schriftelijke stem stemper brief
(US) A vote made remotely, especially a postal vote, cast by a voter unable to be present in person.

absentee voting n
stemming per brief
Any of several methods of allowing people to vote without attending an official voting station

absenteeism /æb.sənˈtiːˌɪz.m̩/ /ˌæb.sənˈtiˌɪz.m̩/ absenteeisms n
(arbeids)verzuim (school)verzuim absenteïsme
The state of being absent, especially frequently or without good reason; the practice of an absentee. [First attested in the early 19th century.]

absinthe /ˈæb.sænθ/ /ˈæb.sæ̃θ/ /ˈæb.sɪnθ/ absinthes n
absintalsem alsem
The herb absinthium Artemisia absinthium (grande wormwood); essence of wormwood. [from 1350–1470]
absint
A distilled, highly alcoholic, anise-flavored liquor originally made from grande wormwood, anise, and other herbs. [from mid 19th c.]

absinthe green /ˈæb.sɪnθ ɡɹin/ n
absintgroen
A moderate yellow green. absinthe green:

absinthin /ˈæbˌsɪn.θɪn/ n
absintine
(organic compound) The principal compound found in wormwood (Artemisia absinthium), having a bitter taste: C15H20O4

absinthism /ˈæb.sənˌθɪz.m̩/ n
absintisme
The condition of being poisoned by the excessive use of absinthe.

absolute /ˈæb.səˌljuːt/ /ˈæb.səˌlut/ /ˈæb.səˌluːt/ /ˌæb.səˈlut/ absoluter absolutest more absolute most absolute adj
absoluut
Free of restrictions, limitations, qualifications or conditions; unconditional. [first attested in the late 1400s]
(grammar) Not immediately dependent on the other parts of the sentence; not in a syntactical relation with other parts of a text, or qualifying the text as a whole rather than any single word in it, like "it being over" in "it being over, she left". [first attested around 1350 to 1470]
absoluut autoritair
Characteristic of an absolutist ruler: domineering, peremptory. [first attested in the mid 1500s]
volkomen
Free from imperfection, perfect, complete; especially, perfectly embodying a quality in its essential characteristics or to its highest degree. [first attested around 1400]
absoluut onvermengd onversneden puur rein
Pure, free from mixture or adulteration; unmixed. [first attested in the mid 1500s]
absoluut volstrekt
(especially, philosophy) Fundamental, ultimate, intrinsic; not relative; independent of references or relations to other things or standards. [first attested in the late 1700s]
absoluut onbetwistbaar
(of an, adjective form) Positive; not graded (not comparative or superlative).

absolute /ˈæb.səˌljuːt/ /ˈæb.səˌlut/ /ˈæb.səˌluːt/ /ˌæb.səˈlut/ absolutes n
absolute

absolute address absolute addresses n
absoluut adres
(computing) A numerical value that identifies a fixed location in real storage in terms of the number of bytes from the beginning, or in a peripheral device in terms of disks, sectors and bytes

absolute advantage absolute advantages n
absoluut voordeel
(economics) The capability to produce more of a given product using the same quantity or less of a given resource than a competing entity.

absolute altitude /ˈæb.səˌlut/ /ˈæl.tɪˌtjud/ /ˈæl.tɪˌtud/ /ˌæb.səˈljut/ absolute altitudes n
absolute hoogte
(aviation) The vertical distance between the airplane and the surface below.

absolute complement absolute complements n
absoluut complement
(set theory) The set that contains exactly those elements belonging to the universal set but not to a given set.

absolute humidity /ˈæb.səˌlut hjuˈmɪd.ɪ.ti/ /ˌæb.səˈljut hjuˈmɪd.ɪ.ti/ absolute humidities n
absolute vochtigheid
(meteorology) In a system of moist air, the ratio of the mass of water vapor present to the volume occupied by the mixture, that is, the density of the water vapor component. Absolute humidity is usually expressed in grams of water vapor per cubic meter or, in engineering practice, in grains per cubic foot. Because this measure of atmospheric humidity is not conservative with respect to adiabatic expansion or compression, it is not commonly used by meteorologists. (Also called vapor concentration and vapor density). See relative humidity.

absolute magnitude /ˈmæɡ.nɪ.tjud/ /ˈmæɡ.nɪ.tud/ /ˈæb.səˌlut/ /ˌæb.səˈljut/ absolute magnitudes n
absolute grootte absolute helderheid
(astronomy) The intrinsic luminosity that a celestial body would have if viewed from a distance of 10 parsecs or about 32.6 light years.

absolute majority /ˈæb.səˌlut məˈd͡ʒɑɹ.ɪ.ti/ /ˌæb.səˈljut məˈd͡ʒɑɹ.ɪ.ti/ absolute majorities n
absolute meerderheid volstrekte meerderheid
A true numerical majority, more than 50% of the items being counted.

absolute monarchy absolute monarchies n
absolute monarchie
A state over which a sole monarch has absolute and unlimited power.
(uncountable) The rule of such a monarch, as a form of government.

absolute music /ˈæb.səˌlut ˈmju.sɪk/ /ˌæb.səˈljut ˈmju.sɪk/ n
abstracte muziek
Instrumental music having an intellectual and affective content, which depends solely on its rhythmic, melodic, and contrapuntal structure.

absolute pitch /ˈæb.səˌlut pɪt͡ʃ/ /ˌæb.səˈljut pɪt͡ʃ/ absolute pitches n
absolute toonhoogte
(music, countable, or, uncountable) The exact pitch of a note as established by its rate of vibration based on a standard scale.

absolute space /ˈæb.səˌlut speɪs/ /ˌæb.səˈljut speɪs/ n
absolute ruimte
(physics) The Newtonian concept of an unchanging and unchangeable reference system of spatial (and temporal) coordinates that is the same for all observers

absolute space-time n
absolute ruimte-tijd
(physics) The Newtonian concept of an unchanging and unchangeable reference system of time and spatial coordinates that is the same for all observers

absolute temperature /ˈtɜmp.ə.ɹə.tjɚ/ /ˈtɜmp.ə.ɹə.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈtɜmp.ə.ɹə.t͡ʃʊɹ/ /ˈtɜmp.ɹə.tjʊɹ/ /ˈtɜmp.ɹə.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈtɜmp.ɹə.t͡ʃʊɹ/ /ˈæb.səˌlut / /ˌæb.səˈljut/ absolute temperatures n
absolute temperatuur
Thermodynamic temperature; temperature measured on an absolute scale such as the Kelvin scale.

absolute time /ˈæb.səˌlut taɪm/ /ˌæb.səˈljut taɪm/ n
absolute tijd
(physics) The Newtonian concept of an unchanging and unchangeable reference system of time (and spatial) coordinates that is the same for all observers

absolute value /ˈæb.səˌlut ˈvæl.ju/ /ˌæb.səˈljut ˈvæl.ju/ absolute values n
absolute waarde modulus
(mathematics) For a complex number a+bi, the principal square root of the sum of the squares of its real and imaginary parts, \sqrt{a^2+b^2}. Denoted by
|.

absolute zero /ˈæb.səˌlut ˈzi.ɹoʊ/ /ˌæb.səˈljut ˈzi.ɹoʊ/ absolute zeros n
absoluut nulpunt
(physics) The coldest possible temperature, zero on the Kelvin scale, or approximately −273.15 °C, −459.67 °F; total absence of heat; temperature at which motion of all molecules would cease. [First attested in the early 19th century.]

absolutely /ˈæb.səˌl(j)uːt.li/ /ˈæb.səˌlut.li/ /ˌæb.səˈl(j)uːt.li/ /ˌæb.səˈlut.li/ adv
absoluut geheel op zichzelf staand
In an absolute or unconditional manner; utterly, positively, wholly.
absoluut onafhankelijk
Independently; viewed without relation to other things or factors.

absolutely /ˈæb.səˌl(j)uːt.li/ /ˈæb.səˌlut.li/ /ˌæb.səˈl(j)uːt.li/ /ˌæb.səˈlut.li/ interjection
absoluut zeker beslist echt ontegenzeglijk werkelijk
Yes, certainly; expression indicating strong agreement.

absoluteness /ab.səˈluːt.nəs/ /ˈab.sə.luːt.nəs/ /ˈæb.səˌlut.nəs/ absolutenesses n
absoluutheid onbeperktheid volstrektheid
(obsolete) The fact of being finished or perfected; completeness. [Attested from the mid 16th century until the 17th century.]
The fact of being without qualifications or conditions; certainty, unconditionality. [First attested in the 17th century.]

absolution /æb.səˈljuː.ʃn̩/ /ˌæb.səˈl(j)u.ʃn̩/ absolutions n
absolutie dispensatie
(ecclesiastical) An absolving of sins from ecclesiastical penalties by an authority. [First attested around 1150 to 1350.]
absolutie
The form of words by which a penitent is absolved. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
absolutie vergiffenis
An absolving, or setting free from guilt, sin, or penalty; forgiveness of an offense. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
vrijspraak
(civil, _, legal, obsolete) An acquittal, or sentence of a judge declaring an accused person innocent. [First attested in the early 17th century.]

absolutism /ˈæb.sə.ljuː.tɪz.m̩/ /ˈæb.sə.luː.tɪz.m̩/ /ˈæb.səˌljuˌtɪz.m̩/ /ˈæb.səˌluˌtɪz.m̩/ absolutisms n
predestinatieleer
(theology) Doctrine of preordination; doctrine of absolute decrees; doctrine that God acts in an absolute manner. [First attested in the mid 18th century.]
absolutisme alleenheerschappij
(political science, sociology) The principles or practice of absolute or arbitrary government; despotism. [First attested in the early 19th century.]
absolutisme
(philosophy) Belief in a metaphysical absolute; belief in Absolute. [First attested in the late 19th century.]

absolutist /ˈæb.səˌljuː.tɪst/ /ˈæb.səˌlu.tɪst/ /ˈæb.səˌluː.tɪst/ absolutists n
absolutist
One who is in favor of an absolute or autocratic government. [from mid 19th c.]

absolutistic /ˈæb.səˌluˌtɪs.tɪk/ more absolutistic most absolutistic adj
absolutistisch
[First attested in the mid 19th century.]

absolutive /ˌæbsəˈluːtɪv/ adj
absolutief
(grammar) Of or pertaining to the grammatical case used to indicate the patient or experiencer of a verb’s action.

absolutive case absolutive cases n
absolutief
(grammatical case) case used to indicate the patient or experiencer of a verb’s action. The absolutive case is used to mark the subject of an intransitive verb, as well as the object of a transitive verb (inasmuch as they are codified in the English nominative-accusative system). Some languages that employ the absolutive case include Abkhaz, Basque, Chechen, Dyirbal, Hindi, Inuktitut, Hiligaynon, and Yup'ik.

absolutize /ˈæb.sə.lju.taɪz/ /ˈæb.sə.ljuː.taɪz/ /ˈæb.səˌlu.taɪz/ /ˈæb.səˌluː.taɪz/ v
absoluuut maken
(transitive) To make absolute. [First attested in the mid 20th century.]

absolutory /æbˈsɑl.jəˌtɔɹ.i/ more absolutory most absolutory adj
absolutie gevend vrijspraak verlenend
Serving to absolve; absolving; giving absolution.

absolvable /æbˈzɑlv.ə.bl̩/ /əbˈzɑlv.ə.bl̩/ adj
vergevensvatbaar
That may be absolved. [First attested in the early 19th century.]

absolve /æbˈsɑlv/ /æbˈzɑlv/ /əbˈsɑlv/ /əbˈzɑlv/ /əbˈzɒlv/ v
kwijtschelden ontheffen ontslaan van een verplichting vergeven
(transitive) To set free, release or discharge (from obligations, debts, responsibility etc.). [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
uitleggen
(transitive, obsolete) To resolve; to explain; to solve. [Attested from the late 15th century until the mid 17th century.]
absolveren vrijspreken vergeven
(transitive) To pronounce free from or give absolution for a penalty, blame, or guilt. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]
kwijtschelden niet-schuldig verklaren
(transitive, legal) To pronounce not guilty; to grant a pardon for. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]
afwerken beëindigen
(transitive, obsolete) To finish; to accomplish. [Attested from the late 16th century until the early 19th century.]
slagen
(transitive) To pass a course or test; to gain credit for a class; to qualify academically.

absolver /æbˈzɑl.vɚ/ /əbˈzɑl.vɚ/ absolvers n
vergiffenis schenker
Agent noun of absolve; one who absolves. [First attested in the late 16th century.]

absorb /æbˈsɔɹb/ /æbˈzɔɹb/ /əbˈsɔɹb/ /əbˈsɔːb/ /əbˈzɔɹb/ /əbˈzɔːb/ v
absorberen bezighouden consumeren in beslag nemen in last nemen in zich opnemen
(transitive) To include so that it no longer has separate existence; to overwhelm; to cause to disappear as if by swallowing up; to incorporate; to assimilate; to take in and use up. [first attested c. 1350 to 1470.]
absorberen opzuigen
(transitive) To suck up; to drink in; to imbibe, like a sponge or as the lacteals of the body; to chemically take in. [first attested in the early 17th century.]

absorbability /əbˌsɔɹb.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ /əbˌzɔɹb.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ absorbabilities n
absorbeerbaarheid opzuigbaarheid
The state or quality of being absorbable. [First attested in the late 18th century.]

absorbable /əbˈsɔɹb.ə.bl̩/ /əbˈzɔɹb.ə.bl̩/ more absorbable most absorbable adj
aanleerbaar absorbeerbaar
Capable of being absorbed or swallowed up.

absorbance /əbˈsɔɹ.bn̩s/ /əbˈsɔɹ.bn̩ts/ /əbˈzɔɹ.bn̩s/ /əbˈzɔɹ.bn̩ts/ absorbances n
absorbantie optische dichtheid
(physics) A logarithmic measure of the amount of light that is absorbed when passing through a substance; the capacity of a substance to absorb light of a given wavelength; optical density. [First attested in the mid 20th century.]

absorbate /æb.sɔɹ.beɪt/ /æb.sɔɹ.bət/ /æb.zɔɹ.beɪt/ /æb.zɔɹ.bət/ /əb.sɔɹ.beɪt/ /əb.sɔɹ.bət/ /əb.zɔɹ.beɪt/ /əb.zɔɹ.bət/ absorbates n
geabsorbeerde stof
Any substance that has been absorbed.

absorbed /æbˈsɔɹbd/ /æbˈzɔɹbd/ /əbˈsɔɹbd/ /əbˈzɔɹbd/ more absorbed most absorbed adj
inbeslaggenomen
Fully occupied with one's thoughts; engrossed. [First attested in the mid 18th century.]
geabsorbeerd opgenomen
(Of something) That has been taken in, engulfed, imbibed, or assimilated. [First attested in the mid 18th century.]

absorbed dose /æbˈsɔɹbd doʊs/ /æbˈzɔɹbd doʊs/ /əbˈsɔɹbd doʊs/ /əbˈzɔɹbd doʊs/ absorbed doses n
geabsorbeerde dosis
(physics) The amount of energy imparted by nuclear (or ionizing) radiation to unit mass of absorbing material. Units of measure include the gray, the rad, and their derivatives (e.g., centigray, millirad).

absorbency /æb.sɔɹ.bn̩.si/ /æb.zɔɹ.bn̩.si/ /əb.sɔɹ.bn̩.si/ /əb.zɔɹ.bn̩.si/ absorbencies n
absorptie absorptievermogen
The quality of being absorbent.
(physics) The ratio of the absorbance or optical density of a substance to that of a similar body of pure solvent.

absorbent /æbˈsɔɹ.bn̩t/ /æbˈzɔɹ.bn̩t/ /əbˈsɔɹ.bn̩t/ /əbˈsɔː.bn̩t/ /əbˈzɔɹ.bn̩t/ /əbˈzɔː.bn̩t/ more absorbent most absorbent adj
absorberend opzuigend wateropnemend
Having the ability or tendency to absorb; able to soak up liquid easily; absorptive. [First attested in the early 18th century.]

absorbent /æbˈsɔɹ.bn̩t/ /æbˈzɔɹ.bn̩t/ /əbˈsɔɹ.bn̩t/ /əbˈsɔː.bn̩t/ /əbˈzɔɹ.bn̩t/ /əbˈzɔː.bn̩t/ absorbents n
absorbens
Anything which absorbs. [First attested in the early 18th century.]

absorber /æbˈsɔɹ.bɚ/ /æbˈzɔɹ.bɚ/ /əbˈsɔɹ.bɚ/ /əbˈzɔɹ.bɚ/ absorbers n
absorptiemiddel
A device which causes gas or vapor to be absorbed by a liquid. [First attested in the mid 19th century.]
neutronenvanger
(nuclear physics) A material that absorbs neutrons in a reactor.

absorbing /æbˈsɔɹ.bɪŋ/ /æbˈzɔɹ.bɪŋ/ /əbˈsɔɹ.bɪŋ/ /əbˈsɔː.bɪŋ/ /əbˈzɔɹ.bɪŋ/ /əbˈzɔː.bɪŋ/ more absorbing most absorbing adj
boeiend grijpend meeslepend
Engrossing, that sustains someone's interest. [First attested in the mid 18th century.]

absorptance /æbˈsɔɹp.tn̩s/ /æbˈsɔɹp.tn̩ts/ /æbˈzɔɹp.tn̩s/ /æbˈzɔɹp.tn̩ts/ /əbˈsɔɹp.tn̩s/ /əbˈsɔɹp.tn̩ts/ /əbˈzɔɹp.tn̩s/ /əbˈzɔɹp.tn̩ts/ /əbˈzɔːp.tn̩s/ absorptances n
absorptiefactor absorptieverhouding
(optics, physics) Absorbed radiation and incident radiation in a ratio format; a measurement that shows how well a surface absorbs radiation. [First attested in the mid 20th century.]

absorptiometer /æbˌsɔɹp.tiˈɑm.ə.dɚ/ /æbˌsɔɹp.ʃiˈɑm.ə.dɚ/ /æbˌzɔɹp.tiˈɑm.ə.dɚ/ /æbˌzɔɹp.ʃiˈɑm.ə.dɚ/ /əbˌsɔːp.ʃɪˈɒ.mɪ.ɚ/ /əbˌzɔɹp.tiˈɑm.ə.dɚ/ /əbˌzɔɹp.ʃiˈɑm.ə.dɚ/ /əbˌzɔːp.ʃɪˈɒ.mɪ.ɚ/ absorptiometers n
absorptiemeter
An instrument that computes the absorption rate by measuring the pressure of the gas; a colorimeter for liquids. [First attested in the late 19th century.]

absorptiometry n
absorptiemetrie
(chemistry) Analysis using an absorptiometer.

absorption /æbˈsɔɹp.ʃn̩/ /æbˈzɔɹp.ʃn̩/ /əbˈsɔɹp.ʃn̩/ /əbˈsɔːp.ʃn̩/ /əbˈzɔɹp.ʃn̩/ /əbˈzɔːp.ʃn̩/ absorptions n
absorptie endosmose
(chemistry, physics) the imbibing or reception by molecular or chemical action, of radiant energy; the process of being neutrons being absorbed by the nucleus; interception. [First attested in the mid 18th century.]
absorptie incorporatie opname
(physiology) in living organisms, the process by which the materials of growth and nutrition are absorbed and conveyed to the tissues and organs; taking in by various means, such as by osmosis. [First attested in the mid 18th century.]
absorptie incorporatie opzuiging
The act or process of absorbing or of being absorbed as,
het opgaan in het verdiept zijn in mentale concentratie
Entire engrossment or occupation of the mind. [First attested in the mid 19th century.]

absorption band /æbˈsɔɹp.ʃn̩ bænd/ /æbˈzɔɹp.ʃn̩ bænd/ /əbˈsɔɹp.ʃn̩ bænd/ /əbˈzɔɹp.ʃn̩ bænd/ absorption bands n
absorptieband
(physics, chemistry) One of any number of ranges of wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by a substance.

absorption coefficient /æbˈsɔɹp.ʃn̩ ˌkoʊ.əˈfɪʃ.n̩t/ /æbˈzɔɹp.ʃn̩ ˌkoʊ.əˈfɪʃ.n̩t/ /əbˈsɔɹp.ʃn̩ ˌkoʊ.əˈfɪʃ.n̩t/ /əbˈzɔɹp.ʃn̩ ˌkoʊ.əˈfɪʃ.n̩t/ absorption coefficients n
absorptiecoëfficiënt
(physics) A measure of the absorption of electromagnetic radiation as it passes through a specific substance; the fraction of incident radiation absorbed by unit mass or unit thickness; absorptivity.

absorption line /æbˈsɔɹp.ʃn̩ laɪn/ /æbˈzɔɹp.ʃn̩ laɪn/ /əbˈsɔɹp.ʃn̩ laɪn/ /əbˈzɔɹp.ʃn̩ laɪn/ absorption lines n
absorptielijn absorptiestreep
(physics, astronomy) A spectral line that corresponds to the absorption of electromagnetic radiation at a specific wavelength; the pattern of such lines is characteristic of specific atoms or molecules in the path of the radiation.

absorption spectrum /æbˈsɔɹp.ʃn̩ ˈspɜk.tɹəm/ /æbˈzɔɹp.ʃn̩ ˈspɜk.tɹəm/ /əbˈsɔɹp.ʃn̩ ˈspɜk.tɹəm/ /əbˈzɔɹp.ʃn̩ ˈspɜk.tɹəm/ absorption spectra absorption spectrums n
absorptiespectrum
(physics) The characteristic pattern of dark lines or bands that occurs when electromagnetic radiation is passed through an absorbing medium into a spectroscope.

absorptive /æbˈsɔɹp.tɪv/ /æbˈzɔɹp.tɪv/ /əbˈsɔɹp.tɪv/ /əbˈzɔɹp.tɪv/ more absorptive most absorptive adj
absorberend
Having power, capacity, or tendency to absorb or imbibe; absorbent. [First attested in the mid 17th century.]

absorptivity /æbˌsɔɹpˈtɪvə.ti/ /əbˌsɔɹpˈtɪvə.ti/ absorptivities n
absorptievermogen
The quality of being absorptive; absorptiveness. [First attested in the mid 19th century.]

absquatulate /æb.ˈskwɑt͡ʃ.ʊ.leɪt/ /æbz.ˈkwɑt͡ʃ.ə.leɪt/ /æbz.ˈkwɑt͡ʃ.ʊ.leɪt/ v
'm smeren er vanonder muizen er vanonder trekken wegwezen zijn biezen pakken
(intransitive, slang) To leave quickly or in a hurry; to depart, flee. [from 19th c.]

abstain /æbˈsteɪn/ /əbˈsteɪn/ v
abstineren onthouden
(intransitive) Refrain from (something or doing something); keep from doing, especially an indulgence. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
verhinderen
(transitive, obsolete) Hinder; keep back; withhold. [Attested from the early 16th century until the mid 17th century.]

abstainer /æbˈsteɪ.nɚ/ abstainers n
onthouder
Agent noun of abstain; one who abstains; especially, one who abstains from something, such as the use of alcohol or drugs, or one who abstains for religious reasons; one who practices self-denial. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]

abstemious /æbˈsti.mi.əs/ /æbˈstiː.mɪ.əs/ /əb-/ more abstemious most abstemious adj
frugaal karig matig
Refraining from freely consuming food or strong drink; sparing in diet; abstinent, temperate. [From early 17th c.]
sober
Sparingly used; used with temperance or moderation.
abstinent
Marked by, or spent in, abstinence.

abstemiousness /æbˈsti.mi.əs.nəs/ /əbˈsti.mi.əs.nəs/ n
gematigheid onthouding
The quality of being abstemious, temperate, or sparing, particularly in the use of food and strong drinks. [from early 17th c.]

abstention /æbˈstɛn.t͡ʃn̩/ /æbˈstɛn.ʃn̩/ /əbˈstɛn.t͡ʃn̩/ /əbˈstɛn.ʃn̩/ abstentions n
onthouding abstinentie
(obsolete) The act of restraining oneself. [Attested from the early 16th century until the med 17th century.]
The act of abstaining or refraining (from). [First attested in the early 17th century.]

abstentionism /æbˈstɛn.t͡ʃn̩.ɪz.m̩/ /æbˈstɛn.ʃn̩.ɪz.m̩/ /əbˈstɛn.t͡ʃn̩.ɪz.m̩/ /əbˈstɛn.ʃn̩.ɪz.m̩/ abstentionisms n
abstentionisme
A policy of abstaining or of the desirability of withholding one's vote or other participation with regard to some aspect of the political process. [First attested in the mid 20th century.]

abstentionist /æbˈstɛn.t͡ʃn̩.ɪst/ /æbˈstɛn.ʃn̩.ɪst/ /əbˈstɛn.t͡ʃn̩.ɪst/ /əbˈstɛn.ʃn̩.ɪst/ abstentionists n
onthouder
A practitioner or advocate of not getting involved politically. [First attested in the late 19th century.]

abstentious /æbˈstɛn.ʃəs/ /əbˈstɛn.ʃəs/ more abstentious most abstentious adj
(zich) onthoudend
Characterized by abstinence; self-restraint.

abstergent /æbˈstɝ.d͡ʒn̩t/ /əbˈstɜː(ɹ)d͡ʒn̩t/ /əbˈstɝ.d͡ʒn̩t/ abstergents n
reinigingsmiddel zuiveringsmiddel
A substance used to cleanse; a detergent. [First attested in the early 17th century.]

abstersion /æbˈstɜː.ʒn̩/ /æbˈstɝ.ʃn̩/ /æbˈstɝ.ʒn̩/ /əbˈstɝ.ʃn̩/ /əbˈstɝ.ʒn̩/ abstersions n
reiniging zuivering
(archaic) Act of wiping clean; a cleansing; a purging. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]

abstersive /æbˈstɝ.sɪv/ /əbˈstɝ.sɪv/ /əbˈstɝː(ɹ).sɪv/ more abstersive most abstersive adj
reinigend zuiverend
Cleansing; purging; abstergent. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]

abstinence /ˈæb.stɪ.nəns/ abstinences n
abstinentie alcoholonthouding geheelonthouding
Specifically, the practice of abstaining from intoxicating/alcoholic beverages; total abstinence; teetotalism). [First attested around 1150 to 1350.]
onthouding
The act or practice of abstaining, refraining from indulging a desire or appetite. [First attested around 1150 to 1350.]
The practice of self-denial; self-restraint; forebearance from anything. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
onthouding abstinentie
Specifically, the practice of abstaining from sexual intercourse, either permanently or until marriage. [First attested around 1150 to 1350.]
uitstel van betaling
(business) Delay of spending to accrue capital.

abstinent /ˈæb.stə.nn̩t/ /ˈæb.stɪ.nn̩t/ more abstinent most abstinent adj
bescheiden matig sober zich onthoudend
Refraining from indulgence, especially from the indulgence of appetite. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]

abstinent /ˈæb.stə.nn̩t/ /ˈæb.stɪ.nn̩t/ abstinents n
abstinent onthouder
One who abstains; a faster. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]

abstract /əbˈstɹækt/ /ˈæbˌstɹækt/ /ˌæbˈstɹækt/ abstracter abstractest more abstract most abstract adj
onttrokken
(obsolete) Derived; extracted. [Attested from around 1350 to 1470 until the late 15th century.]
afgezonderd gescheiden
(now, rare) Drawn away; removed from; apart from; separate. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
abstract theoretisch
Apart from practice or reality; vague; theoretical; impersonal; not applied.
abstract algemeen vaag
Difficult to understand; abstruse; hard to conceptualize. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
algemeen
Pertaining comprehensively to, or representing, a class or group of objects, as opposed to any specific object; considered apart from any application to a particular object: general, generic, nonspecific; representational. [First attested by Locke in 1689.]
afwezig verstrooid
(archaic) Absent-minded. [First attested in the early 16th century.]
abstract
(arts, often, capitalized) Free from representational qualities, in particular the non-representational styles of the 20th century. [First attested in the mid 19th century.]

abstract /əbˈstɹækt/ /ˈæbˌstɹækt/ /ˌæbˈstɹækt/ abstracts n
samenvatting korte inhoud resumé
An abridgement or summary of a longer publication. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
essentie
Something that concentrates in itself the qualities of a larger item, or multiple items. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]
The theoretical way of looking at things; something that exists only in idealized form. [First attested in the early 17th century.]
abstractie abstract begrip abstract iets abstracte term
An abstraction; an abstract term; that which is abstract. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]
abstract kunstwerk
(arts) An abstract work of art. [First attested in the early 20th century.]
uittreksel
(real estate) A summary title of the key points detailing a tract of land, for ownership; abstract of title.

abstract /əbˈstɹækt/ /ˈæbˌstɹækt/ /ˌæbˈstɹækt/ v
abstraheren
(transitive) To consider abstractly; to contemplate separately or by itself; to consider theoretically; to look at as a general quality. [First attested in the early 17th century.]
abstraheren onttrekken
To conceptualize an ideal subgroup by means of the generalization of an attribute, as follows: by apprehending an attribute inherent to one individual, then separating that attribute and contemplating it by itself, then conceiving of that attribute as a general quality, then despecifying that conceived quality with respect to several or many individuals, and by then ideating a group composed of those individuals perceived to possess said quality.
afleiden
(transitive) To draw off (interest or attention).
afzonderen abstraheren
(transitive) To separate; to disengage. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
ontvreemden terugtrekken
(transitive, euphemistic) To steal; to take away; to remove without permission. [First attested in the late 15th century.]
zich terugtrekken
(intransitive, reflexive, literally, figuratively) To withdraw oneself; to retire. [First attested in the mid 17th century.]
samenvatten
(transitive) To summarize; to abridge; to epitomize. [First attested in the late 16th century.]

abstract algebra /ˈæbˌstɹækt ˈæl.d͡ʒə.bɹə/ /ˈæbˌstɹækt ˈæl.d͡ʒɪ.bɹə/ n
abstracte algebra
(mathematics) The branch of mathematics concerned with algebraic structures, such as groups, rings, and fields.

abstract art /ˈæbˌstɹækt ɑɹt/ /ˈæbˌstɹækt ɑː(ɹ)t/ n
[[non-figuratief|non-figuratieve]] kunst abstracte kunst
Art that does not depict objects in the natural world, but instead uses color and form in a non-representational way.

abstract noun /ˈæbˌstɹækt naʊn/ abstract nouns n
abstract substantief abstractum
(grammar) A noun that denotes an idea, emotion, feeling, quality, generalization, representation or other abstract or intangible concept, as opposed to a concrete item, or a physical object.

abstracted /æb.ˈstɹæk.tɪd/ /əb.ˈstɹæk.tɪd/ more abstracted most abstracted adj
absent afwezig in gedachten verdiept
Separated or disconnected; withdrawn; removed; apart. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]
verstrooid
Inattentive to surrounding objects; absent in mind; meditative. [First attested in the early 17th century.]

abstractedly /æbˈstɹæk.tɪd.li/ /əbˈstɹæk.tɪd.li/ more abstractedly most abstractedly adv
in abstracto in theorie
In an abstracted manner; separately; in the abstract. [From early 17th c.]

abstractedness /æbˈstɹæk.tɪd.nəs/ /əbˈstɹæk.tɪd.nəs/ n
verstrooidheid
The state of being abstracted; abstract character. [First attested in the mid 17th century.]

abstraction /æbˈstɹæk.ʃn̩/ /əbˈstɹæk.ʃn̩/ abstractions n
ontvreemding toeëigening
(euphemistic) The taking surreptitiously for one's own use part of the property of another; purloining. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
abstractie
The act of focusing on one characteristic of an object rather than the object as a whole group of characteristics; the act of separating said qualities from the object or ideas. [First attested in the late 16th century.]
The act of comparing commonality between distinct objects and organizing using those similarities; the act of generalizing characteristics; the product of said generalization. [First attested in the late 16th century.]
vage voorstelling visionair begrip
The result of mentally abstracting an idea; the product of any mental process involving a synthesis of: separation, despecification, generalization, and ideation in any of a number of combinations.

abstractionism /æbˈstɹæk.ʃn̩ˌɪz.m̩/ abstractionisms n
abstracte kunst abstractionisme
The creation, principles, or ideals of abstractions, in particular art. [First attested in the mid 20th century.]

abstractionist /æbˈstɹæk.ʃən.əst/ more abstractionist most abstractionist adj
abstractionistisch
Related or tending to abstractionism, particularly art.

abstractionist /æbˈstɹæk.ʃən.əst/ abstractionists n
abstractionist
An idealist. [First attested in the mid 19th century.]
abstract kunstenaar
(art) Someone who supports or creates abstract art.

abstractive /æbˈstɹæk.tɪv/ /əbˈstɹæk.tɪv/ more abstractive most abstractive adj
abstraherend aftrekbaar
Having an abstracting nature or tendency; tending to separate; tending to be withdrawn. [First attested in the late 15th century.]
abstract afgetrokken
Derived by abstraction; belonging to abstraction. [First attested in the late 15th century.]

abstractness /æbˈstɹæk.nəs/ /æbˈstɹækt.nəs/ abstractnesses n
abstractheid het abstracte
The quality of being abstract. [First attested in the late 16th century.]

abstruse /æb-/ /əbˈstɹus/ /əbˈstɹuːs/ abstruser abstrusest more abstruse most abstruse adj
onbevattelijk ondoorgrondelijk
Difficult to comprehend or understand; obscure. [from mid 16th c.]

abstruseness /æbˈstɹus.nəs/ /əbˈstɹus.nəs/ /əbˈstɹuːs.nəs/ abstrusenesses n
traag van begrip
The property of being abstruse; abstrusity. [First attested in the mid 17th century.]

absurd /æbˈsɝd/ /æbˈzɝd/ /əbˈsɜːd/ /əbˈsɝd/ /əbˈzɜːd/ /əbˈzɝd/ absurder absurdest more absurd most absurd adj
absurd
Contrary to reason or propriety; obviously and flatly opposed to manifest truth; inconsistent with the plain dictates of common sense; logically contradictory; nonsensical; ridiculous; silly. [from mid-16th c.]

absurd /æbˈsɝd/ /æbˈzɝd/ /əbˈsɜːd/ /əbˈsɝd/ /əbˈzɜːd/ /əbˈzɝd/ absurds n
absurd
(obsolete) An absurdity. [early 17th–mid 17th c.]

abugida /ɑːbuˈɡiːdə/ abugidas n
abugida
(linguistics) A kind of syllabary (syllabic alphabet) in which a symbol or glyph representing a syllable contains parts representing a vowel and a consonant, typically such that symbols for different syllables are generated by adding, altering or removing the vowel portion, often by applying a diacritic to a stable consonant symbol.

abulia /əˈb(j)uː.lɪə/ /əˈbu.li.ə/ abulias n
willoosheid
(psychiatry) Absence of willpower or decisiveness, especially as a symptom of mental illness. [from 19th c.]

abundance /əˈbn̩.dn̩s/ /əˈbʌn.dn̩s/ /əˈbʌn.dn̩ts/ abundances n
overvloed
A large quantity; many. [First attested around 1150 to 1350.]
An overflowing fullness or ample sufficiency; profusion; copious supply; superfluity; plentifulness. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]

abundant /əˈbn̩.dn̩t/ /əˈbʌn.dn̩t/ more abundant most abundant adj
overvloedig abondant rijkelijk voorhanden
Fully sufficient; found in copious supply; in great quantity; overflowing. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]

abundantly /əˈbn̩.dn̩t.li/ /əˈbʌn.dn̩t.li/ more abundantly most abundantly adv
overvloedig
In an abundant manner; in a sufficient degree; in large measure. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]

abuse /əˈbjus/ /əˈbjuːs/ abuses n
misbruik verkeerd gebruik
Improper treatment or usage; application to a wrong or bad purpose; an unjust, corrupt or wrongful practice or custom. [from around 1350 to 1470]
beschimpingen
Coarse, insulting speech; abusive language; language that unjustly or angrily vilifies. [from mid-16th c.]
mishandeling
Physical maltreatment; injury; cruel treatment. [from late 16th c.]

abuse /əˈbjuz/ /əˈbjuːz/ v
misbruiken mishandelen beschimpen onteren uitschelden verkeerd gebruiken
(transitive) To put to a wrong use; to misapply; to use improperly; to use for a wrong purpose or end; to pervert [from around 1350 to 1470.]
beschimpen uitschelden
(transitive) To attack with coarse language; to insult; to revile; malign; to speak in an offensive manner to or about someone; to disparage. [from early 17th c.]
misbruiken onteren verkrachten
(transitive, archaic) To violate; defile; to rape; (reflexive) to masturbate. [from around 1350 to 1470]

abuser /əˈbju.zɚ/ /əˈbjuː.zə/ abusers n
misbruiker misbruikster

abusive /əˈbju.sɪv/ /əˈbju.zɪv/ /əˈbjuː.sɪv/ more abusive most abusive adj
grof ruw

abut /əˈbʌt/ v
grenzen
(intransitive) To touch by means of a mutual border, edge or end; to border on; to lie adjacent (to); to be contiguous (said of an area of land) [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]

abutment /əˈbʌt.mn̩t/ abutments n
steunbeer
(engineering, architecture) The solid portion of a structure that supports the lateral pressure of an arch or vault. [First attested in the mid 18th century.]

abyss /æˈbɪs/ /əˈbɪs/ abysses n
afgrond
Hell; the bottomless pit; primeval chaos; a confined subterranean ocean. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
afgrond ravijn
(frequently, figurative) A bottomless or unfathomed depth, gulf, or chasm; hence, any deep, immeasurable; any void space. [First attested in the late 16th century.]
afgrond kloof
Moral depravity; vast intellectual or moral depth.
kloof
(figurative) A difference, especially a large difference, between groups.

acacia /əˈkeɪ.sjə/ /əˈkeɪ.ʃə/ acaciae acacias n
acacia
(countable) A shrub or tree of the tribe Acacieae. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]

academian /ˌæk.əˈdi.mi.n̩/ /ˌæk.əˈdiː.mi.n̩/ academians n
academicus
(obsolete) A member of an academy, university, or college. [Attested from the mid 16th century until the late 17th century.]

academic /ˌækəˈdɛmɪk/ more academic most academic adj
academisch
Belonging to the school or philosophy of Plato [from late 16th century]
In particular: relating to literary, classical, or artistic studies like the humanities, rather than to technical or vocational studies like engineering or welding.
academisch universitair
Belonging to an academy or other higher institution of learning, or a scholarly society or organization. [from late 16th century]

academic /ˌækəˈdɛmɪk/ academics n
academicus
(usually, capitalized) A follower of Plato, a Platonist. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]
universitair
A senior member of an academy, college, or university; a person who attends an academy; a person engaged in scholarly pursuits; one who is academic in practice. [First attested in the late 16th century.]

academic quarter /ˌækəˈdɛmɪk ˈkwɔrtər/ /ˌækəˈdɛmɪk ˈkwɔːtə(r/ academic quarters n
Leids kwartiertje academisch kwartier

academician /əˌka.dəˈmɪʃ.n̩/ /əˌkæ.dəˈmɪʃ.n̩/ /ˌa.kə.dəˈmɪʃ.n̩/ /ˌæ.kə.dəˈmɪʃ.n̩/ academicians n
academicus
(now, chiefly, US) A member (especially a senior one) of the faculty at a college or university; an academic. [from 17th c.]
A member or follower of an academy, or society for promoting science, art, or literature, such as the French Academy, or the Royal Academy of Arts. [from 17th c.]

academy /əˈkad.ə.mɪ/ /əˈkæd.ə.mi/ academies n
academie college universiteit
An institution for the study of higher learning; a college or a university; typically a private school. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]
academie
A school or place of training in which some special art is taught. [First attested in the late 16th century.]
A society of learned people united for the advancement of the arts and sciences, and literature, or some particular art or science. [First attested in the early 17th century.]
(obsolete) The knowledge disseminated in an Academy. [Attested from the early 17th century until the mid 18th century.]

acai /ɑ.sɑˈi/ /əˈsaɪ.i/ /əˈsaɪ.iː/ /ˌæ.saɪˈiː/ acais n
palissadepalm pinapalm açaipalm
Any of several South American palms, of the genus Euterpe, having a dark purple drupe.
podosiri açaibes
acai berry, the fruit of these trees, harvested for its juice.

acalculia /ˌeɪ.kælˈkjuː.li.ə/ /ˌeɪ.kælˈkjuː.lɪ.ə/ n
acalculie
(pathology) The condition of lacking basic mathematical skills caused by a brain injury, or more specifically an injury to the parietal lobe. [First attested in the early 20th century.]

acarological adj
acarologisch
Relating to acarology

acarology /æ.kəˈɹɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /æ.kəˈɹɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/ n
acarologie
(zoology) The study of ticks and mites.

accede /ækˈsiːd/ /əkˈsiːd/ v
naderen
(archaic, intransitive) To approach; to arrive, to come forward. [15th–19th c.]
toetreden
(intransitive, now, _, rare) To give one's adhesion; to join up with (a group, etc.); to become part of. [from 15th c.]
aanvaarden inwilligen toestemmen
(intransitive) To agree or assent to a proposal or a view; to give way. [from 16th c.]
aanvaarden bestijgen
(intransitive) To come to an office, state or dignity; to attain, assume (a position). [from 18th c.]

accelerate /æk.ˈsɛl.ə.ˌɹeɪt/ /ək.ˈsɛl.ə.ˌɹeɪt/ /ɪk.ˈsɛl.ə.ˌɹeɪt/ v
versnellen bespoedigen haasten
(transitive) To cause to move faster; to quicken the motion of; to add to the speed of.
versnellen
(transitive) To quicken the natural or ordinary progression or process of.
(intransitive) To become faster; to begin to move more quickly.

acceleration /æk.ˌsɛl.ə.ˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ /ək.ˌsɛl.ə.ˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ /ɪk.ˌsɛl.ə.ˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ accelerations n
versnelling acceleratie
(uncountable) The act of accelerating, or the state of being accelerated; increase of motion or action; as opposed to retardation or deceleration.
(countable) The amount by which a speed or velocity increases (and so a scalar quantity or a vector quantity).
(physics) The change of velocity with respect to time (can include deceleration or changing direction).

accelerator /æk.ˈsɛl.ə.ˌɹeɪ.tɚ/ /ək.ˈsɛl.ə.ˌɹeɪ.tɚ/ /ɪk.ˈsɛl.ə.ˌɹeɪ.tɚ/ accelerators n
versneller
A device for causing acceleration.
katalysator
(chemistry) A substance which speeds up chemical reactions.
gaspedaal
(vehicle) A pedal causing the vehicle to accelerate when it is pressed.
(physics) A device that accelerates charged subatomic particles; a particle accelerator.

accelerometer /æk.ˌsɛl.ə.ˈɹɑm.ə.tɚ/ /ɪk.ˌsɛl.ə.ˈɹɑm.ə.tɚ/ accelerometers n
versnellingsmeter
An instrument for measuring acceleration.

accent /-sənt/ /-sɛnt/ /ˈak.sənt/ /ˈæk.sɛnt/ /ˈɛk.sent/ accents n
accent klemtoon
(linguistics) A higher-pitched or stronger (louder or longer) articulation of a particular syllable of a word or phrase in order to distinguish it from the others or to emphasize it.
accent accentteken klemtoon
(orthography) A mark or character used in writing, in order to indicate the place of the spoken accent, or to indicate the nature or quality of the vowel marked.
accent tongval uitspraak
(linguistics, sociolinguistics) The distinctive manner of pronouncing a language associated with a particular region, social group, etc., whether of a native speaker or a foreign speaker; the phonetic and phonological aspects of a dialect.
accent
(prosody, poetry) Stress laid on certain syllables of a verse.
(music) A regularly recurring stress upon the tone to mark the beginning, and, more feebly, the third part of the measure.
(music) A special emphasis of a tone, even in the weaker part of the measure.
(music) A mark used to represent this special emphasis.The third and fourth symbols are accents (marks used to represent special emphasis in music).
(music) The rhythmical accent, which marks phrases and sections of a period.

accent /ækˈsɛnt/ /ˈæk.sɛnt/ v
accentueren beklemtonen
(transitive) To mark emphatically; to emphasize; to accentuate; to make prominent.

accentuate /ækˈsɛn.t͡ʃuˌeɪt/ /əkˈsɛn.t͡ʃu.eɪt/ v
accentueren beklemtonen
(transitive) To pronounce with an accent or vocal stress.
benadrukken beklemtonen
(transitive) To bring out distinctly; to make more noticeable or prominent; to emphasize.
beklemtonen
(transitive) To mark with a written accent.

accept /ækˈsɛpt/ /əkˈsɛpt/ /ɪkˈsɛpt/ v
aanvaarden accepteren ontvangen aannemen ondergaan
(transitive) To receive or admit to; to agree to; to assent to; to submit to.

acceptable /æk.ˈsɛp.tə.bəl/ /ək.ˈsɛp.tə.bəl/ /ɪk.ˈsɛp.tə.bəl/ /ˈæksɛp.tə.bəl/ more acceptable most acceptable adj
aanvaardbaar acceptabel
worthy, decent, sure of being accepted or received with at least moderate pleasure

acceptance /ək.ˈsɛp.təns/ acceptances n
acceptatie
(uncountable) The act of accepting; the receiving of something offered, with acquiescence, approbation, or satisfaction; especially, favourable reception; approval.
The state of being accepted.
(business, finance) An assent and engagement by the person on whom a bill of exchange is drawn, to pay it when due according to the terms of the acceptance; the bill of exchange itself when accepted.
aanvaarding acceptatie
(law) An agreeing to the action, proposals, or terms of another by some act which results in the conclusion of a legally binding contract; the reception or taking of a thing bought as that for which it was bought, or as that agreed to be delivered, or the taking of possession of a thing as owner.

accepted /ækˈsɛp.tɪd/ /əkˈsɛp.tɪd/ /ɪkˈsɛp.tɪd/ more accepted most accepted adj
geaccepteerd
Generally approved, believed, or recognized.

access /ˈæksɛs/ /ˈækˌsɛs/ accesses n
toegang benadering passage toegangsweg
(uncountable) A way or means of approaching or entering; an entrance; a passage.
benadering
(uncountable) The act of approaching or entering; an advance.
toegang toegangsrecht toelating
(uncountable) The right or ability of approaching or entering; admittance; admission; accessibility.
instemming
(uncountable) Admission to sexual intercourse.
aanwinst toevoeging
(archaic, countable) An increase by addition; accession
aanval toeval
(countable) An onset, attack, or fit of disease; an ague fit.
aanval uitval
(countable) An outburst of an emotion; a paroxysm; a fit of passion.
bezoekrecht
(uncountable, legal) The right of a noncustodial parent to visit their child.

access /əkˈsɛs/ /ˈæksɛs/ /ˈækˌsɛs/ v
bereiken toegang hebben (tot) verkrijgen
(transitive) To gain or obtain access to.
toegang hebben (tot)
(transitive, computing) To have access to (data).

accessibility /əkˌsɛs.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/ /əkˌsɛs.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ [əkˌsɛs.əˈbɪl.ə.ɾi] accessibilities n
toegankelijkheid
The quality of being accessible, or of admitting approach; receptiveness.

accessible /əkˈsɛs.ə.bəl/ more accessible most accessible adj
toegankelijk
Easy of access or approach. [from 1640s]

accession /ækˈseʃ.ən/ /ækˈsɛʃ.ən/ /əˈseʃ.ən/ /əˈsɛʃ.ən/ accessions n
toetreding
A coming to; the act of acceding and becoming joined.
natrekking
(legal) A mode of acquiring property, by which the owner of a corporeal substance which receives an addition by growth, or by labor, has a right to the part or thing added, or the improvement (provided the thing is not changed into a different species).

accessory /ækˈsɛs(ə)ɹi/ /ækˈsɛsəɹi/ /əkˈsɛs(ə)ɹi/ /əkˈsɛsəɹi/ more accessory most accessory adj
meegeleverd toegevoegd
Having a secondary, supplementary or subordinate function by accompanying as a subordinate; aiding in a secondary way; being additional; contributing or being contributory.
medeplichtig
(legal) Assisting a crime without actually participating in committing the crime itself; being connected as an incident or subordinate to a principal.

accessory /ækˈsɛs(ə)ɹi/ /ækˈsɛsəɹi/ /əkˈsɛs(ə)ɹi/ /əkˈsɛsəɹi/ accessories n
accessoire aanhangsel toebehoren
Something that belongs to part of another main thing; something additional and subordinate, an attachment.
medeplichtige handlanger handlangster
(legal) A person who is not present at a crime, but contributes to it as an assistant or instigator.

accessory fruit accessory fruits n
schijnvrucht
(botany) A fruit which includes tissue not derived from the ovary but from some adjacent tissue, as for instance, a strawberry.

accident /ˈæk.sə.dənt/ /ˈæk.sə.dɛnt/ /ˈæk.sə.dɪnt/ /ˈæk.sɪ.dənt/ accidents n
ongeval ongeluk toevallig
An unexpected event with negative consequences occurring without the intention of the one suffering the consequences, and (in the strict sense) not directly caused by humans.
ongeval ongeluk
(transportation) A collision or crash of a vehicle, aircraft, or other form of transportation that causes damage to the transportation involved; and sometimes injury or death to the transportation's occupants or bystanders in close proximity. (but see Usage notes)
toeval
Any chance event.
(uncountable) Chance; random chance.

accidental /ˌæk.sɪ.ˈdɛn.tl̩/ more accidental most accidental adj
toevallig
Happening by chance, or unexpectedly; taking place not according to the usual course of things; by accident, unintentional. [from 16th c.]

accidentally /ˌæk.sɪˈdɛnt(ə)li/ more accidentally most accidentally adv
toevallig
In an accidental manner; by chance, unexpectedly.
Unintentionally.

accidentally on purpose adv
per ongeluk expres
Deliberately, though apparently accidentally.

accismus /ækˈsɪzməs/ n
accismus
(rhetoric) The feigning of disinterest in something while actually desiring it.

acclaim /ə.ˈkleɪm/ v
uitroepen
(archaic, transitive) To shout; to call out.
toejuichen applaudiseren juichen loven prijzen
(transitive, rare) To salute or praise with great approval; to compliment; to applaud; to welcome enthusiastically.

acclamation /æk.lə.ˈmeɪ.ʃən/ acclamations n
acclamatie gejuich met algemene instemming zonder hoofdelijke stemming
A shout of approbation, favor, or assent; eager expression of approval; loud applause.

acclimatization /ə.ˌklaɪ.mə.tə.ˈzeɪ.ʃən/ acclimatizations n
acclimatisatie aanpassing
The act of acclimatizing; the process of inuring to a new climate, or the state of being so inured.

acclimatize /əˈklaɪ.məˌtaɪz/ v
acclimatiseren
(transitive) To make used to a new climate or one that is different from that which is natural; to inure or habituate to other circumstances; to adapt to the peculiarities of a foreign or strange climate.

accolade /ˈæk.ə.ˌleɪd/ /ˌæk.ə.ˈlɑd/ accolades n
accolade ridderslag
(historical) A salutation marking the conferring of knighthood, consisting of an embrace or a kiss, and a slight blow on the shoulders with the flat of a sword.
accolade
(music) A brace used to join two or more staves.

accommodate /əˈkɑməˌdeɪt/ /əˈkɒməˌdeɪt/ [əˈkʰɑməˌdeɪt] [əˈkʰɒməˌdeɪt] v
herbergen onderbrengen
(transitive) To cause to come to agreement; to bring about harmony; to reconcile.
aanpassen accommoderen
(transitive) To show the correspondence of; to apply or make suit by analogy; to adapt or fit, as teachings to accidental circumstances, statements to facts, etc.

accommodation /ə.ˌkɑm.ə.ˈdeɪ.ʃən/ /ə.ˌkɒm.ə.ˈdeɪ.ʃən/ accommodations n
logies onderkomen onderdak
(chiefly, British, usually, a mass noun) Lodging in a dwelling or similar living quarters afforded to travellers in hotels or on cruise ships, or prisoners, etc.
(countable, uncountable) A convenience, a fitting, something satisfying a need.
aanpassing
(countable, uncountable, followed by to) The act of fitting or adapting, or the state of being fitted or adapted; adaptation; adjustment.
accommodatie
(countable, medical) The adjustment of the eye to a change of the distance from an observed object.

accommodation ladder accommodation ladders n
valreep
(nautical) a flight of stairs or a ladder for lowering over the side of a ship for access to and from a small boat.

accompaniment /ə.ˈkʌm.pə.ni.mənt/ /ə.ˈkʌmp.ni.mənt/ accompaniments n
begeleiding
(music) A part, usually performed by instruments, that gives support or adds to the background in music, or adds for ornamentation; also, the harmony of a figured bass.

accompany /əˈkʌm.pə.ni/ /əˈkʌmp.ni/ v
begeleiden vergezellen
(transitive) To go with or attend as a companion or associate; to keep company with; to go along with.
begeleiden
(intransitive, music) To perform an accompanying part or parts in a composition.
(transitive, music) To perform an accompanying part next to (another instrument or musician).
samensluiten samenwerken
(intransitive, obsolete) To associate in a company; to keep company.
samenwonen
(transitive, obsolete) To cohabit with; to coexist with; occur with.
gepaard
To be found at the same time.

accomplice /ə.ˈkɑm.pləs/ /ə.ˈkɑm.plɪs/ /ə.ˈkʌm.plɪs/ /əˈkɒm.plɪs/ accomplices n
medeplichtige handlanger
(legal) An associate in the commission of a crime; a participator in an offense, whether a principal or an accessory.
handlanger medeplichtige
(rare) A cooperator.

accomplish /əˈkɐm.plɪʃ/ /əˈkɑm.plɪʃ/ /əˈkɒm.plɪʃ/ /əˈkʌm.plɪʃ/ v
volbrengen
(transitive) To execute fully; to fulfill; to complete successfully.
(transitive, archaic) To equip or furnish thoroughly; hence, to complete in acquirements; to render accomplished; to polish.

accomplishable /ə.ˈkɒm.plɪʃ.ə.bəl/ more accomplishable most accomplishable adj
haalbaar
Capable of being accomplished; practicable.

accomplished /ə.ˈkɑm.plɪʃt/ /ə.ˈkɒm.plɪʃt/ /ə.ˈkʌm.plɪʃt/ more accomplished most accomplished adj
voldaan voldane voltrokken
Completed; effected; established.
bedreven
Having many accomplishments, often as a result of study or training.
Showing skill and artistry.

accomplisher accomplishers n
presteerder presteerster verwezenlijker
One who accomplishes.

accomplishment /ə.ˈkɑm.plɪʃ.mənt/ /ə.ˈkɒm.plɪʃ.mənt/ /ə.ˈkʌm.plɪʃ.mənt/ accomplishments n
voltooiing
The act of accomplishing; completion; fulfilment.
prestatie
That which completes, perfects, or equips thoroughly; acquirement; attainment; that which constitutes excellence of mind, or elegance of manners, acquired by education or training.

accord /əˈkɔɹd/ /əˈkɔːd/ accords n
akkoord
A harmony in sound, pitch and tone; concord.
Agreement or harmony of things in general.

accordance /əˈkɔɹ.dəns/ accordances n
overeenstemming
Agreement; harmony; conformity; compliance.

according as adv
volgens zoals
Precisely as; the same as; just as; corresponding to the way in which. (Now often expressing accordance with two or more alternatives.) [from 16th c.]

according to preposition
volgens aldus
Based on what is said or stated by; on the authority of.
overeenkomstig
In a manner conforming or corresponding to; in proportion to; in accordance with. [from 16th c.],

accordion /ə.ˈkɔɹ.di.ən/ /əˈkɔ(ɹ).di.ˌən/ accordions n
accordeon harmonica
A box-shaped musical instrument with means of keys and buttons, whose tones are generated by play of the wind from a squeezed bellows upon free metallic reeds.

accordionist /ə.ˈkɔɹd.i.ə.nəst/ accordionists n
accordeonist accordioniste
Someone who plays the accordion.

accost /ə.ˈkɑst/ /ə.ˈkɒst/ /ə.ˈkɔst/ v
aanklampen
(transitive) To approach and speak to boldly or aggressively, as with a demand or request.

accoucheur /ˌæ.ku.ˈʃɜː/ /ˌæ.ku.ˈʃɝ/ accoucheurs n
vroedman vroedmeester
(medicine) A person, especially a man, who delivers a baby (in childbirth).

account /ə.ˈkaʊnt/ accounts n
rekening rekenschap verhaal verslag
(accounting) A registry of pecuniary transactions; a written or printed statement of business dealings or debts and credits, and also of other things subjected to a reckoning or review. [from c. 1300]
account rekening
A statement in general of reasons, causes, grounds, etc., explanatory of some event; a reason of an action to be done.
Authorization as a specific registered user in accessing a system.
berekening rekening telling
(archaic) A reckoning; computation; calculation; enumeration; a record of some reckoning.

account for v
meetellen voor tellen voor
(transitive) To constitute in amount or portion.

accountability /ə.ˌkaʊn.tə.ˈbɪl.ət.i/ accountabilities n
verantwoording
The state of being accountable; liability to be called on to render an account or give an explanation; liability to be held responsible or answerable for something.

accountable /əˈkaʊntəbl̩/ more accountable most accountable adj
aansprakelijk verantwoordelijk
Obliged, when called upon, to answer (for one’s deeds); answerable.
verklaarbaar
(rare) Capable of being accounted for; explicable; explainable.

accountancy /ə.ˈkaʊnt.ən.si/ accountancies n
boekhouden
(uncountable, British, NZ, often, _, Philippines, accounting) The function of compiling and providing financial information primarily by reports referred to as financial statements, including bookkeeping, systems design, analysis and interpretation of accounting information.

accountant /ə.ˈkaʊn.tənt/ [ə.ˈkæʊn.ʔn̩ʔ] accountants n
boekhouder accountant
A reckoner, or someone who maintains financial matters for a person(s).
boekhouder
(accounting) One who is skilled in, keeps, or adjusts, accounts; an officer in a public office, who has charge of the accounts.
(accounting) One whose profession includes organizing, maintaining and auditing the records of another. The records are usually, but not always, financial records.

accounting /ə.ˈkaʊn.tɪŋ/ accountings n
boekhouding
(business) The development and use of a system for recording and analyzing the financial transactions and financial status of an individual or a business.

accounts payable n
handelsschulden
The total amount of money that is owed by a customer to its suppliers of goods and services and is counted by the customer as a current unpaid debt.

accounts receivable n
vordering
(accounting) The total monetary amount owed to a financial entity due to debts arising from sales on credit or on account.

accouter /əˈku tɚ/ v
uitdossen voorzien

accreditation /əˌkɹɛd.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ [əˌkɹɛd.ɨɾˈeɪ.ʃən] [əˌkɹɛd.ɨˈteɪ.ʃən] [əˌkɹɛd.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən] accreditations n
accreditatie
The giving of credentials.

accretion disk accretion disks n
accretieschijf
(astrophysics) A structure formed by matter falling into a gravitational source such as a galaxy, black hole, or protostar.

accrue /ə.ˈkɹu/ /əˈkɹuː/ v
accumuleren groeien verhogen
(intransitive) To increase, to rise
accumuleren
(intransitive, accounting) To be incurred as a result of the passage of time.
(transitive) To accumulate.

accumulate /ə.ˈkjum.jə.ˌleɪt/ /əˈkjuːmjʊˌleɪt/ v
accumuleren opstapelen vermeerderen
(transitive) To heap up in a mass; to pile up; to collect or bring together (either literally or figuratively)
accumuleren zich opstapelen
(intransitive) To gradually grow or increase in quantity or number.

accumulation /ə.ˌkjuːm.jə.ˈleɪ.ʃən/ accumulations n
accumulatie opeenhoping opstapeling
(finance) The action of investors buying an asset from other investors when the price of the asset is low.

accumulator /ə.ˈkjum.jə.ˌleɪ.tɚ/ accumulators n
verzamelaar
(literal) One who, or that which, accumulates.
accu
(British) A wet-cell storage battery.
accumulator
(engineering, hydraulics) A container which stores hydraulic power for release, in the form of a pressurized fluid (often suspended within a larger tank of fluid under pressure).
(programming) A register or variable used for holding the intermediate results of a computation or data transfer.

accuracy /ˈakjəɹəsi/ /ˈakjʊɹəsi/ /ˈæk.jɚ.ə.si/ accuracies n
nauwkeurigheid precisie
The state of being accurate; being free from error; exactness; correctness

accurate /ˈæk.jə.ɹɪt/ /ˈæk.jɚ.ət/ /ˈæk.jɚ.ɪt/ /ˈæk.jʊ.ɹət/ /ˈæk.ə.ɹət/ more accurate most accurate adj
precies accuraat nauwkeurig exact trefzeker
Telling the truth or giving a true result; exact; not defective or faulty

accurately /ˈæk.jə.ɹɪt.li/ /ˈæk.jɚ.ɪt.li/ [ˈæk.jə.ɹɪɾ.li] [ˈæk.jɚ.ɪɾ.li] more accurately most accurately adv
trefzeker
In an accurate manner; exactly; precisely; without error or defect.

accurse /əˈkɜːs/ /əˈkɝs/ v
vervloeken
To damn; to wish misery or evil upon

accusation /ˌæk.ju.ˈzeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌæk.jə.ˈzeɪ.ʃən/ accusations n
beschuldiging
(legal) A formal charge brought against a person in a court of law.

accusative /əˈkjuzətɪv/ /əˈkjuːzətɪv/ more accusative most accusative adj
beschuldigend
Producing accusations; in a manner that reflects a finding of fault or blame
accusatief
(grammar) Applied to the case (as the fourth case of Latin, Lithuanian and Greek nouns) which expresses the immediate object on which the action or influence of a transitive verb has its limited influence. Other parts of speech, including secondary or predicate direct objects, will also influence a sentence’s construction. In German the case used for direct objects.

accusative /əˈkjuzətɪv/ /əˈkjuːzətɪv/ accusatives n
accusatief vierde naamval
(grammar) The accusative case.

accusatory /ə.ˈkju.zə.ˌtɔɹ.i/ more accusatory most accusatory adj
beschuldigend
Pertaining to, or containing, an accusation. [from the early 17th c.]

accuse /əˈkjuz/ /əˈkjuːz/ v
beschuldigen aanklagen
(transitive) to find fault with, blame, censure
(intransitive) to make an accusation against someone

accused /ə.ˈkjuzd/ accused n
beschuldigde
(legal) The person charged with an offense; the defendant in a criminal case.

accuser /əˈkju.zɚ/ /əˈkjuː.zə/ accusers n
aanklager beschuldiger
One who accuses; one who brings a charge of crime or fault.

accustom /ə.ˈkʌs.təm/ v
plegen
(transitive, often, passive, or, reflexive, with to) To make familiar by use; to cause to accept; to habituate, familiarize, or inure.

ace /eɪs/ more ace most ace adj
puik
(UK, slang) Excellent.

ace /eɪs/ aces n
aas
(card games) A playing card showing a single pip, typically the highest or lowest ranking card in a game.
(tennis, volleyball) A serve won without the opponent hitting the ball.
(sometimes, _, attributive) An expert at something; a maverick, genius; a person of supreme talent.
A military aircraft pilot who is credited with shooting down many enemy aircraft, typically five or more.

ace of spades /eɪs.əv.speɪdz/ aces of spades n
schoppenaas
(This entry is a translation hub.)

acetamide acetamides n
aceetamide
(organic compound) The amide of acetic acid, CH3CONH2.

acetaminophen /əˌsitəˈmɪnəfən/ acetaminophens n
calpol paracetamol
(North America) A white crystalline compound used in medicine as an anodyne to relieve pain and reduce fever.

acetate /ˈæsɪteɪ̯t/ acetates n
acetaat
(organic chemistry) Any ester or salt of acetic acid.

acetic acid n
azijnzuur
(fatty acid) A clear colourless organic acid, CH3COOH, formed by the bacterial oxidation of ethanol through acetic fermentation; it is used as a solvent and has very many industrial applications; it is the major acidic component of vinegar.

acetone /ˈæ.sə.toʊn/ acetones n
aceton
(organic compound) A colourless, volatile, flammable liquid ketone, (CH3)2CO, used as a solvent.

acetonuria n
acetonurie
(pathology) A form of ketonuria characterized by the presence of acetone in the urine

acetylcholine /əˌsitəlˈkoʊlin/ acetylcholines n
acetylcholine
(neurotransmitter) A neurotransmitter in humans and other animals. It is an ester of acetic acid and choline with chemical formula CH3COOCH2CH2N+(CH3)3.

acetylene /əˈsɛtəlˌin/ acetylenes n
acetyleen
A lamp powered by acetylene, particularly a motor vehicle headlight.

acetylsalicylic acid n
acetylsalicylzuur
(pharmaceutical drug) The acetate ester of salicylic acid (aspirin)

ache /ˈeɪk/ aches n
pijn
Continued dull pain, as distinguished from sudden twinges, or spasmodic pain.

ache for v
smachten naar verlangen
To desire or want something, or someone, very much.

achene /əˈkiːn/ achenes n
dopvrucht
(botany) A small, dry, indehiscent fruit, containing a single seed, as in the buttercup.

achievable /əˈt͡ʃivəbəl/ more achievable most achievable adj
bereikbaar haalbaar haalbare
Capable of being achieved, which either means possible or probable.

achieve /əˈt͡ʃiːv/ v
bereiken realiseren
(transitive) To carry out successfully; to accomplish. [from 14th c.]
bereiken realiseren verkrijgen verwerven winnen
(transitive) To obtain, or gain (a desired result, objective etc.), as the result of exertion; to succeed in gaining; to win. [from 14th c.]

achievement /əˈt͡ʃiːv.mənt/ /əˈt͡ʃiːv.mɪnt/ achievements n
prestatie
The act of achieving or performing; a successful performance; accomplishment.
(video games) An award for completing a particular task or meeting an objective in a video game.
prestatie verwezenlijking
A great or heroic deed or feat; something accomplished by valor or boldness.

achoo /ɑːˈt͡ʃuː/ /ɑːˈt͡ʃʰuː/ /əˈt͡ʃuː/ /əˈt͡ʃʰuː/ interjection
hatsjie hatsjoe
(onomatopoeia) The sound of a sneeze.

acid /ˈæsɪd/ acider acidest adj
zuur
Sour, sharp, or biting to the taste; tart; having the taste of vinegar.
(figuratively) Sour-tempered.
Of or pertaining to an acid; acidic.

acid /ˈæsɪd/ acids n
zuur
A sour substance.
(chemistry)
lsd zuur
(uncountable, slang) LSD, lysergic acid diethylamide.

acid rain acid rains n
zure regen
Rain which is unusually acidic (pH of less than the natural range of 5 to 6); caused mainly by atmospheric pollution with sulphur dioxide, carbon dioxide and nitrogen compounds.

acidification /əˌsɪdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ acidifications n
verzuring
The act or process of making something sour (acidifying), or changing into an acid.

acidify /əˈsɪdɪfaɪ/ v
verzuren
To make something (more) acidic or sour; to convert into an acid.

acidity /əˈsɪdɪti/ acidities n
aciditeit zuurgraad
The quality or state of being acid.
zuurheid
Sourness; tartness; sharpness to the taste.

acidosis /ˌæs.ɪˈdoʊ.sɪs/ /ˌæs.ɪˈdəʉ.sɪs/ /ˌæs.ɪˈdəʊ.sɪs/ acidoses n
acidose
(pathology) An abnormally increased acidity of the blood.

acidotic more acidotic most acidotic adj
acidotisch
(pathology) Having depressed alkalinity of blood or tissue.

acknowledge /əkˈnɑl.ɪd͡ʒ/ /əkˈnɒl.ɪd͡ʒ/ [əkˈnɑːɫəd͡ʒ] [əkˈnɒlɨ̞d͡ʒ] [əɡˈnɑːɫəd͡ʒ] [əɡˈnɒlɨ̞d͡ʒ] [ɨkˈnɑːɫɨd͡ʒ] [ɨɡˈnɑːɫɨd͡ʒ] v
erkennen bekennen
(transitive) To admit the knowledge of; to recognize as a fact or truth; to declare one's belief in
erkennen
(transitive) To own or recognize in a particular quality, character or relationship; to admit the claims or authority of; to give recognition to.
(transitive) To own as genuine or valid; to assent to (a legal instrument) to give it validity; to avow or admit in legal form.

acknowledgment /əkˈnɑl.ɪd͡ʒ.mənt/ /əkˈnɒl.ɪd͡ʒ.mənt/ /əɡˈnɑl.ɪd͡ʒ.mənt/ /əɡˈnɒl.ɪd͡ʒ.mənt/ acknowledgments n
bekentenis erkenning
The act of acknowledging
erkenning erkentelijkheid
The act of recognizing in a particular character or relationship; recognition of existence, authority, truth, or genuineness.
erkenning erkentelijkheid toekenning
A reward or other expression or token of gratitude.
erkentelijkheid
An expression of gratitude for a benefit or an obligation.
ontvangstbevestiging
A message from the addressee informing the originator that the originator's communication has been received and understood.
kwitantie ontvangstbevestiging
(telecommunications, computing, networking) A response (ACK) sent by a receiver to indicate successful receipt of a transmission (See Wikipedia article on transmission).
erkenning
(legal) The act of a person admitting a child as their own.
bevestiging
(legal) A formal statement or document recognizing the fulfillment or execution of a legal requirement or procedure.

acme /ˈæk.mi/ acmes n
hoogtepunt
A high point: the highest point of any range, the most developed stage of any process, or the culmination of any field or historical period. [c. 1610]

acne /ˈæk.ni/ acnes n
acne
A pattern of blemishes in an area of skin resulting from the skin condition.

acne vulgaris n
jeugdpuistjes
(disease) An inflammatory disease of the skin, caused by changes in the pilosebaceous units.

acolyte /ˈæ.kə.laɪt/ acolytes n
helper acoliet
An attendant, assistant or follower.

aconite /ˈæ.kə.naɪt/ aconites n
monnikskap
The herb wolfsbane, or monkshood; any plant of the genus Aconitum, all the species of which are poisonous.

acorn /ˈeɪ.kɔɹn/ /ˈeɪ.kɔːn/ /ˈeɪkɚn/ acorns n
eikel
(nautical) A cone-shaped piece of wood on the point of the spindle above the vane, on the mast-head.

acorn-shell acorn-shells n
zeepok
One of the sessile cirripeds; a barnacle of the genus Balanus.

acoustic /əˈkuː.stɪk/ adj
akoestisch akoestische
Pertaining to the sense of hearing, the organs of hearing, or the science of sounds.
(music, musical instrument) Naturally producing or produced by an instrument without electrical amplification or the need thereof.

acoustic /əˈkuː.stɪk/ acoustics n
akoestiek
(usually, in the plural) The properties or qualities of a room or building that determine how sound is transmitted in it.

acoustic guitar acoustic guitars n
akoestische gitaar
A hollow-body guitar of the older variety, in contradistinction to an electric guitar.

acoustical adj
akoestisch akoestische
Of or pertaining to hearing or acoustics.

acoustically adv
akoestisch
(manner) In an acoustic manner, or using an acoustic musical instrument.

acoustics /əˈkuː.stɪks/ n
akoestiek
(physics) The science of sounds, teaching their nature, phenomena and laws.

acquaintance /əˈkweɪntəns/ /ʌˈkweɪn.təns/ acquaintances n
bekendheid
(uncountable) A state of being acquainted with a person; originally indicating friendship, intimacy, but now suggesting a slight knowledge less deep than that of friendship; acquaintanceship. [from 12th c.]
kennis bekende
(countable) A person or persons with whom one is acquainted. [from 14th c.]

acquainted /əˈkweɪntɪd/ /əˈkwæɪntəd/ more acquainted most acquainted adj
bekend
Personally known; familiar.

acquiesce /ˌækwiˈɛs/ v
berusten
(intransitive, with in (or sometimes with, to)) To rest satisfied, or apparently satisfied, or to rest without opposition and discontent (usually implying previous opposition or discontent); to accept or consent by silence or by omitting to object.
(intransitive) To concur upon conviction; to assent to; usually, to concur, not heartily but so far as to forbear opposition.

acquiescence /ˌæk.wiːˈɛs.əns/ acquiescences n
stilzwijgende instemming
A silent or passive assent or submission, or a submission with apparent content, distinguished from avowed consent on the one hand, and on the other, from opposition or open discontent; quiet satisfaction.
rechtsverwerking
(legal) Inaction, passivity, or neglect to take legal action when it is called for in order to assert, preserve, or safeguard a right, and which inaction implies the abandonment of said right.

acquiescent /æˈkwi.ɛsn̩t/ more acquiescent most acquiescent adj
inschikkelijk welwillend
willing to acquiesce, accept or agree to something without objection, protest or resistance
onderdanig weltevreden
resting satisfied or submissive; disposed tacitly to submit

acquire /əˈkwaɪə/ /əˈkwaɪɚ/ v
verkrijgen verwerven opdoen
(transitive) To gain, usually by one's own exertions; to get as one's own

acquired /əˈkwaɪəd/ /əˈkwaɪɹd/ adj
verworven
(medicine) Developed after birth; not congenital.

acquis /aˈkiː/ /ɑˈki/ n
acquis
Short for acquis communautaire.

acquis communautaire n
acquis acquis communautaire
The full body of European Union law.

acquisition /ˌæk.wəˈzɪʃ.ən/ /ˌæk.wɪˈzɪʃ.ən/ acquisitions n
verwerving
The act or process of acquiring.
verworvenheid
The thing acquired or gained; a gain.

acquit /əˈkwɪt/ v
vrijspreken
(transitive) To declare or find innocent or not guilty.
kwijtschelden verlossen vrijspreken
(transitive) To discharge (for example, a claim or debt); to clear off, to pay off; to fulfil.
afbetalen aflossen vervullen
(transitive) Followed by of (and formerly by from): to discharge, release, or set free from a burden, duty, liability, or obligation, or from an accusation or charge.
bevrijden bewijzen vervullen zich
(reflexive) To bear or conduct oneself; to perform one's part.
bevrijden verlossen vrijlaten
(transitive, obsolete) To release, to rescue, to set free.
afbetalen betalen
(transitive, obsolete, rare) To pay for; to atone for.

acquittal /əˈkwɪ.d(ə)l/ /əˈkwɪ.t(ə)l/ acquittals n
vrijspraak
(legal) A legal decision that someone is not guilty with which they have been charged, or the formal dismissal of a charge by some other legal process. [from 15th c.]

acrasia /əˈkɹeɪziə/ n
gebrek aan zelfbeheersing
lack of self-control; excess; intemperance

acrimonious /-ɹə-/ /ˌæk.ɹɪˈmoʊ.ni.əs/ /ˌæk.ɹɪˈməʊ.nɪ.əs/ more acrimonious most acrimonious adj
acrimonieus bits bitsig gemeen rancuneus scherp
(figuratively) Angry, acid, and sharp in delivering argumentative replies: bitter, mean-spirited, sharp in language or tone. [from early 17th c.]

acrobat /ˈæk.ɹə.bæt/ acrobats n
acrobaat acrobate
An athlete who performs acts requiring skill, agility and coordination, often as part of a circus performance.

acrocyanosis /ˌæ.kɹoʊ.ˌsaɪ.ə.ˈnoʊ.sɪs/ acrocyanoses n
acrocyanose
(pathology) A persistent blue or cyanotic discoloration of the digits, most commonly occurring in the hands although also occurring in the face and feet as well.

acrolect /ˈæk.ɹə.lɛkt/ acrolects n
acrolect
(sociolinguistics) The variety of speech that is considered most suitable for formal occasions (typically using only standard forms).

acromegaly /ˌækroʊˈmɛɡəli/ acromegalies n
acromegalie
(disease) A chronic disease marked by enlargement of the bones of the extremities, face, and jaw that is caused by over-activity of the pituitary gland.

acronym /ˈæk.ɹə.nɪm/ acronyms n
acroniem letterwoord
(linguistics) An abbreviation formed by the initial letters of other words.

acrophobia acrophobias n
hoogtevrees acrofobie
phobia or strong fear of being high above ground level

across /əˈkɹɑs/ /əˈkɹɒs/ /əˈkɹɔs/ adv
horizontaal
(crosswords) Horizontally.

across /əˈkɹɑs/ /əˈkɹɒs/ /əˈkɹɔs/ preposition
tegenover overheen
On the opposite side of (something that lies between two points of interest).
tegenover dwars overheen
(Southern US, AAVE) across from: on the opposite side, relative to something that lies between, from (a point of interest).
dwars overheen
From one side to the other within (a space being traversed).
zijdelings
At or near the far end of (a space).

acryl acryls n
acryl
(organic chemistry) The univalent radical derived from acrylic acid :- CH2=CH-CO-

acrylamide /əˈkɹɪləmaɪd/ acrylamides n
acrylamide
(organic compound) The amide of acrylic acid, CH2=CH.CONH2; used in the manufacture of polyacrylamides.

acrylic /ə.ˈkɹɪl.ɪk/ adj
acryl-
(organic chemistry) Derived from acrylic acid or acrylonitrile.
Containing an acrylic resin.

acrylic /ə.ˈkɹɪl.ɪk/ acrylics n
acryl acrylverf acrylverftekening
(painting) A paint containing an acrylic resin.

acrylic resin acrylic resins n
acryl
(organic chemistry) Any of many thermoplastic or thermosetting polymers or copolymers of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, esters of these acids, or acrylonitrile; used in paint and many plastics.

act /æk/ /ækt/ acts n
daad handeling
(countable) Something done, a deed.
wet
(law, countable) A product of a legislative body, a statute.
handeling
The process of doing something.
akte
(countable, drama) A division of a theatrical performance.

act /æk/ /ækt/ v
handelen
(obsolete, transitive) To do (something); to perform.
acteren optreden opvoeren spelen toneelspelen
(intransitive) To perform a theatrical role.
gedragen optreden
(intransitive) To behave in a certain manner for an indefinite length of time.
(intransitive, law) To carry out work as a legal representative in relation to a particular legal matter.
werken
(intransitive, construed with on or upon) To have an effect (on).
handelen reageren
(obsolete, transitive) To move to action; to actuate; to animate.

act of faith acts of faith n
daad van geloof geloofsdaad
(religion) An action that demonstrates one's religious faith.

actinic /ækˈtɪn ɪk/ adj
actinisch
(chemistry, or, photography) Of or relating to actinism, the range of photochemical effects produced by exposure to EM radiation, particularly sunlight.

actinic keratosis actinic keratoses n
actinische keratose zonlichtbeschadiging
(medicine, pathology, dermatology) A potentially precancerous skin lesion, typically on the upper portion of the head, characterized by discolored, thickened or scaly growths of keratin and caused by repeated exposure to ultraviolet light, such as from sunlight or tanning beds.

actinium /ækˈtɪniəm/ actiniums n
actinium
A radioactive, metallic chemical element (symbol: Ac) with an atomic number of 89; found in uranium ores.

action /ˈæk.ʃən/ interjection
actie
Demanding or signifying the start of something, usually a performance.

action /ˈæk.ʃən/ actions n
actie handeling
Something done, often so as to accomplish a purpose.
werking beweging
A way of motion or functioning.
(literature) The event or connected series of events, either real or imaginary, forming the subject of a play, poem, or other composition; the unfolding of the drama of events.
actie
Fast-paced activity.
(slang, typically with a quantifier) Sexual intercourse.
(military) Combat.

action figure action figures n
actiefiguur
A children's toy in the form of a posable plastic figurine of a character, often from a movie, video game, or television program, with moving parts and often capable of some form of spring-loaded movement. It is used to distinguish from dolls, which have acquired the reputation as a girl's toy, whereas action figures are more marketed toward boys.

action movie action movies n
actiefilm
A motion picture whose storyline involves fast-paced activity and conflict, usually including such elements as a heroic protagonist, violent fights, acrobatic stunts, chase scenes, and gunplay.

action noun action nouns n
naamwoord van handeling
A noun denoting the action of the verb or verbal root from which it is derived.

action plan action plans n
actieplan
A planned series of actions, tasks or steps designed to achieve an objective or goal.

actions speak louder than words proverb
daden zeggen meer dan woorden geen woorden maar daden niet lullen maar poetsen
It is more effective to act directly than to speak of action.
daden zeggen meer dan woorden
A person’s actions indicate their true sentiments more reliably than their claims do.

activate /ˈæktɪˌveɪt/ v
activeren aanzetten inschakelen
(transitive) To put a device, mechanism (alarm etc.) or system into action or motion; to trigger, to actuate, to set off, to enable.

activated carbon n
actieve kool
(chemistry) A very absorbent form of finely powdered carbon; used in purifying gases, and as an antidote for many poisons.

active /ˈæk.tɪv/ more active most active adj
actief
Having the power or quality of acting; causing change; communicating action or motion; acting;—opposed to passive, that receives.

active duty n
actieve dienst
(military) A state in which person in the military performs military duties on a full-time basis, as opposed to reserve, where one only occasionally performs military duties.

active ingredient active ingredients n
werkzame stof
The specific compound in a natural or man-made mixture that is responsible for the mixture's activity.

active vocabulary active vocabularies n
actieve woordenschat
The collection of words and phrases that someone commonly uses in speech and writing.

active voice active voices n
actief activum bedrijvende vorm
(grammar, uncountable) The form in which the subject of a verb carries out some action.

active volcano active volcanoes active volcanos n
actieve vulkaan
(vulcanology, geology) A volcano that has erupted in the last 10,000 years, although not necessarily venting lava or gases now.

activism /ˈæk.tɪ.vɪ.zəm̩/ /ˈæk.tɪ.vɪz.m̩/ activisms n
activisme
The practice of using action to achieve a result, such as political demonstration or a strike in support of or in opposition to an issue.

activist /ˈæk.tɪ.vɪst/ activists n
activist activiste
One who is politically active in the role of a citizen; especially, one who campaigns for change.

activistic /æk.tɪˈvɪst.ɪk/ more activistic most activistic adj
activistisch
Relating to the practice of activism or the behavior and beliefs of activists.

activities of daily living n
algemene dagelijkse levensverrichtingen
(healthcare) A set of common daily activities, including bathing, feeding, and relieving oneself. A person’s ability or inability to perform them is used as a measurement of their functional status.

activity /ækˈtɪv.ə.ti/ /ækˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/ /ækˈtɪv.ɪ.tiː/ [ækˈtɪv.ə.ɾi] [ækˈtɪv.ɪ.ɾi] activities n
activiteit actief
(uncountable) The state or quality of being active; activeness.
activiteit beweging werkzaamheid
(countable) Something done as an action or a movement.
(countable) Something done for pleasure or entertainment, especially one involving movement or an excursion.

actor /ˈak.tə/ /ˈæk.tɚ/ actors actress n
acteur actrice toneelspeler doener toneelspeelster
A person who acts a part in a theatrical play or (later) in film or television; a dramatic performer. [from 16th c.]

actress /ˈæk.tɹɪs/ actor actresses n
actrice
(now, _, rare) A female doer or "actor" (in a general sense). [from 16th c.]

actual /ˈæk(t)ʃ(u)əl/ /ˈæktj(ʊ)əl/ /ˈæt͡ʃəl/ adj
reëel daadwerkelijk echt werkelijk effectief
Existing in reality, not just potentially; really acted or acting; occurring in fact. [from 14th c.]
actueel huidig
(now, rare) in action at the time being; now existing; current. [from 18th c.]
eigenlijk feitelijk
Used as intensifier to emphasise a following noun; exact, specific, very. [from 18th c.]

actuality /ˌækt͡ʃuˈælɪti/ actualities n
feit realiteit werkelijkheid
An instance or quality of being actual or factual; fact.

actually /ˈak.tjʊ.ə.lɪ/ /ˈak.t͡ʃ(ʊ.)(ə.)li/ /ˈak.t͡ʃʊ.ə.lɪ/ /ˈak.ʃ(ʊ.)(ə.)li/ /ˈat͡ʃ.li/ /ˈat͡ʃ.u.li/ /ˈat͡ʃ.ə.li/ /ˈæk.t͡ʃ(u.)(ə.)li/ /ˈæk.ʃ(u.)(ə.)li/ adv
eigenlijk feitelijk werkelijkheid
(modal) In act or in fact; really; in truth; positively.

actuarial /æk.tjuˈɛəɹ.i.əl/ /ækˈt͡ʃuː.ɹiːəl/ adj
actuarieel
Relating to statistical calculation, especially pertaining to insurance.

actuarial science n
actuariaat verzekeringsmathematiek verzekeringswiskunde
(applied mathematics, insurance, finance) The discipline within applied mathematics dealing with risk assessment and the modelling of uncertainty; the rigorous application of mathematical and statistical methods to assess risk, in industries including insurance and finance.

actuary /ˈæktjʊəɹi/ /ˈæktʃuˌɛɹi/ /ˈæktʃəɹi/ /ˈæktʃʊəɹi/ actuaries n
actuaris verzekeringswiskundige
A professional who calculates financial values associated with uncertain events subject to risk, such as insurance premiums or pension contributions.

actuate /ˈæktju.eɪt/ /ˈæktʃu.eɪt/ /ˈækt͡ʃu.eɪt/ v
aandrijven
(transitive) To activate, or to put into motion; to animate.
aanzetten
(transitive) To incite to action; to motivate.

acuity /əˈkjuːɪti/ acuities n
scherpzinnigheid
scherpte
Sharpness or acuteness, as of a needle, wit, etc.

acumen /æˈkjumən/ /əˈkjumən/ /əˈkjuːmən/ /ˈækjəmən/ /ˈækjəˌmɛn/ /ˈækjʊmən/ acumens acumina n
inzicht scherpzinnigheid
Quickness of perception or discernment; penetration of mind; the faculty of nice discrimination.

acupuncture /ˈæ.kju.ˌpʌŋk.t͡ʃɝ/ acupunctures n
acupunctuur
The insertion of needles into the (living) tissue of the body affecting the Qi or energy along energetic pathways of the body called meridians. This modality is traditionally used as a form of internal medical treating all disease and illnesses, in Western countries it is widely used for the purposes of pain relief.

acupuncturist acupuncturists n
acupuncturist
A healthcare professional who is qualified or professionally engaged in the practice of acupuncture.

acute /əˈkjut/ /əˈkjuːt/ acuter acutest more acute most acute adj
kort
Brief, quick, short.
scherp gevoelig
Intense; sensitive; sharp.
acuut dringend
Urgent.
scherp
(geometry, of an angle) Less than 90 degrees.
(geometry, of a triangle) Having all three interior angles measuring less than 90 degrees.
acuut
(medicine) Of an abnormal condition of recent or sudden onset, in contrast to delayed onset; this sense does not imply severity, unlike the common usage.
(medicine) Of a short-lived condition, in contrast to a chronic condition; this sense also does not imply severity.
accent aigu met
(orthography) After a letter of the alphabet: having an acute accent.

acute triangle acute triangles n
scherpe driehoek scherphoekige driehoek
(geometry) A triangle all of the angles of which are acute.

acyclic /eɪˈsaɪklɪk/ /eɪˈsɪklɪk/ more acyclic most acyclic adj
acyclisch
(chemistry) Not cyclic; having an open chain structure.

ad hoc /ˌæd ˈhɑk/ /ˌæd ˈhɒk/ /ˌæd ˈhɔk/ more ad hoc most ad hoc adj
ad hoc
For a particular purpose.

ad infinitum /ˌæd ɪnfɪˈnaɪtəm/ adv
in oneindigheid voor altijd
Endlessly; for ever; neverendingly.

ad nauseam /ˌæd ˈnɑziəm/ /ˌæd ˈnɒziəm/ /ˌæd ˈnɔziəm/ /ˌæd ˈnɔːziəm/ adv
ad nauseam
To a nauseating or sickening degree.

ad-lib v
improviseren
To improvise all or part of a speech or other performance, especially in comedy.

adage /ˈæ.dɪd͡ʒ/ adages n
gezegde spreekwoord zegswijze
An old saying which has obtained credit by long use.

adamant /ˈæd.ə.mænt/ /ˈæd.ə.mənt/ more adamant most adamant adj
onbuigzaam onvermurwbaar vastberaden
(said of people and their conviction) Firm; unshakeable; unyielding; determined.

adamant /ˈæd.ə.mænt/ /ˈæd.ə.mənt/ adamants n
adamant
An imaginary rock or mineral of impenetrable hardness; a name given to the diamond and other substances of extreme hardness.

adapt /əˈdæpt/ v
aanpassen
(transitive) To make suitable; to make to correspond; to fit or suit
aanpassen bewerken
(transitive) To fit by alteration; to modify or remodel for a different purpose; to adjust
bewerken aanpassen
(transitive) To make by altering or fitting something else; to produce by change of form or character

adaptable /əˈdæptəbəl/ more adaptable most adaptable adj
aanpasbaar
Capable of adapting or of being adapted.

adaptation /ˌædæpˈteɪʃən/ adaptations n
aanpassing

adapter /əˈdæptə(ɹ)/ /əˈdæptəɹ/ adapters n
bewerker bewerkster
One who adapts a thing, e.g. a play.
adapter reisstekker verloopstekker wereldstekker
Specifically, an AC adapter: a device that reduces voltage and converts AC to DC to allow a battery-powered device to use mains power.
dominostekker driewegstekker verdeelstekker
Specifically, a device that permits two or more plugs to be used at a single electrical power point.
reisstekker verloopstekker wereldstekker
Specifically, a device that allows one format of plug to be used with a different format of socket.

adaptive /əˈdæp.tɪv/ more adaptive most adaptive adj
adaptief
Of, pertaining to, characterized by or showing adaptation; making or made fit or suitable.

adblocker adblockers n
adblocker
(Internet) A piece of software that removes advertising elements from a web page.

add /æd/ v
toevoegen
(transitive) To append (e.g. a statement); to say further information; to add on.
optellen toevoegen
(intransitive) To make an addition; to augment; to increase; to add on.
optellen
(intransitive, mathematics) To perform the arithmetical operation of addition.

add fuel to the fire v
olie op het vuur gooien opstoken
(idiomatic) To worsen a conflict between people; to inflame an already tense situation.

adder /ˈædɚ/ adders n
adder
Agkistrodon contortrix mokasen, the northern copperhead, a venomous viper found in the eastern United States
The common European adder (Vipera berus).
Heterodon spp. (hog-nosed snakes), a genus of harmless colubrid snakes found in North America

adder stone adder stones n
heksensteen
A stone of varying forms and usually glassy with a naturally formed hole, which is often used as an amulet or bead.

addict /əˈdɪkt/ /ˈæd.ɪkt/ addicts n
verslaafde
A person who is addicted, especially to a harmful drug
fan
An adherent or fan (of something)

addiction /əˈdɪkʃən/ addictions n
verslaving verslaafdheid
The state of being addicted; devotion; inclination.

addictive /əˈdɪktɪv/ more addictive most addictive adj
verslavend
Causing or tending to cause addiction; habit-forming.

addition /əˈdɪʃ.ən/ [əˈdɪʃ.n̩] additions n
optelling toevoeging sommering
(uncountable) The act of adding anything.
toevoeging
Anything that is added.
optelling sommering optellen sommeren
(uncountable) The arithmetic operation of adding.

additional /əˈdɪʃənəl/ adj
bijkomend
Supplemental or added to something.

additionally adv
aanvullend
By way of addition; in addition to; also.

addled /ˈæ.dəld/ more addled most addled adj
rot
(of eggs) Bad, rotten; inviable, containing a dead embryo.

address /əˈdɹɛs/ /ˈæd.ɹɛs/ addresses n
rede
adres
A description of the location of a property, usually with at least a street name and number, name of a town, and now also a postal code; such a description as superscribed for direction on an envelope or letter. [from 17th c.]
(computing) A number identifying a specific storage location in computer memory; a string of characters identifying a location on the internet or other network; sometimes (specifically) an e-mail address. [from 20th c.]

address bar address bars n
adresbalk
(computing, graphical user interface) A bar in a web browser that displays the address (uniform resource identifier) of the page or resource being displayed.

address book address books n
adresboek
A small book for keeping other people's addresses and phone numbers.

addressee addressees n
geadresseerde adressaat
The person or organization to which something, such as a letter or message, is addressed or sent, for whom the item is intended.

adduce /əˈd(j)uːs/ /əˈdjuːs/ /əˈdʒuːs/ v
aanhalen aanvoeren
(transitive) To bring forward or offer, as an argument, passage, or consideration which bears on a statement or case; to cite; to allege.

ade /ˈeɪd/ ades n
frisdrank limonade priklimonade
A drink made from a fruit, especially a fizzy one.

adenitis /ædəˈnaɪtɪs/ adenitides adenitises n
adenitis
(symptom, pathology) Glandular inflammation.

adenohypophysis adenohypophyses n
adenohypofyse pars distalis
(anatomy) The anterior lobe of the pituitary gland, producing and secreting several peptide hormones that regulate many physiological processes including stress, growth, and reproduction.

adenoid /ˈad.ɪn.ɔɪd/ /ˈæd.əˌnɔɪd/ /ˈædˌnɔɪd/ adenoids n
amandel
(symptom) an abnormally enlarged mass of lymphatic tissue at the back of the pharynx, often obstructing the nasal and ear passages and hindering speaking and breathing in young children.

adenoma /ædəˈnoʊmə/ adenomas adenomata n
adenoom
(pathology) A benign tumour of the epithelium arising from or resembling a gland.

adenomatous adj
adenomateus
Of or pertaining to adenoma

adenosine /əˈdɛnə(ʊ)siːn/ /əˈdɛnəsən/ /əˈdɛnəˌsin/ adenosines n
adenosine
(biochemistry, genetics, organic compound) A nucleoside derived from adenine and ribose, found in striated muscle tissue. [from 20th c.]

adenovirus /əˈdɛnəʊˌvaɪɹəs/ adenoviruses n
adenovirus
(medicine) Any virus of the family Adenoviridae, many of which are responsible for respiratory infections in humans

adept /ædˈɛpt/ /əˈdɛpt/ /ˈæd.ɛpt/ adepter adeptest more adept most adept adj
bekwaam
Well skilled; completely versed; thoroughly proficient

adept /ædˈɛpt/ /əˈdɛpt/ /ˈæd.ɛpt/ adepts n
deskundige expert
One fully skilled or well versed in anything; a proficient

adeptness adeptnesses n
bekwaamheid
The quality of being adept.

adequacy adequacies n
deugdelijkheid
The quality of being sufficient, adequate or able to meet the needs.

adequate /ˈæ.də.kɪt/ /ˈæd.ə.kwɪt/ /ˈæd.ɪ.kwət/ /ˈæd.ɪˌkweɪt/ more adequate most adequate adj
adequaat deugdelijk voldoende
Equal to or fulfilling some requirement.

adhan /ɑːˈðɑːn/ /əˈðɑːn/ adhans n
ezan
(Islam) The call to prayer, which consisted originally of simply four takbirs followed by the statement (أَشْهَدُ أَنْ) لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا ٱلله.

adhere /ædˈhɪə/ /ædˈhɪɹ/ v
plakken kleven
(intransitive) To stick fast or cleave, as a glutinous substance does; to become joined or united.
vasthouden aanhangen samenhangen
(intransitive, figurative) To be consistent or coherent; to be in accordance; to agree.

adherence /ədˈhɪə.ɹəns/ /ədˈhɪɹ.əns/ adherences n
adhesie
A close physical union of two objects.
trouw zijn aan
Faithful support for some cause.

adhesion /ˌædˈhiː.ʒən/ adhesions n
adhesie
(medicine) An abnormal union of surface by the formation of new tissue resulting from an inflammatory process.

adhesive /ædˈhi.sɪv/ more adhesive most adhesive adj
adhesief
sticky; tenacious, as glutinous substances

adhesive tape adhesive tapes n
plakband

adicity adicities n
ariteit plaatsigheid
(logic, mathematics, computer science) The number of arguments or operands a function or operation takes. For a relation, the number of domains in the corresponding Cartesian product.

adieu /əˈd(j)ɪu̯/ /əˈdju/ /əˈdjuː/ /əˈdjɜː/ /əˈdu/ adieus adieux n
adieu
A farewell, a goodbye; especially a fond farewell, or a lasting or permanent farewell.

adipic acid n
adipinezuur
(organic compound) A white crystalline dicarboxylic acid, C4H8(COOH)2; it has many industrial applications; when condensed with hexamethylene diamine it produces nylon.

adipose /ˈæd.ɪ.poʊs/ /ˈæd.ɪ.pəʊs/ /ˈæd.ɪ.pəʊz/ n
vetweefsel
Animal fat stored in the tissue of the body.

adipose tissue adipose tissues n
vetweefsel
(anatomy) Connective tissue which stores fat, and which cushions and insulates the body.

adiposity adiposities n
vetzucht
Obesity; the state of being fat.

adjacent /əˈd͡ʒeɪ.sənt/ adj
aangrenzend aanliggend aanpalend belendend er naast liggend
Lying next to, close, or contiguous; neighboring; bordering on.
aanpalend tegenoverstaand
Just before, after, or facing.

adjectival /ˌædʒɛkˈtaɪ.vəl/ /ˌæd͡ʒəkˈtaɪ.vəl/ /ˌæd͡ʒəˈtaɪ.vəl/ more adjectival most adjectival adj
adjectivisch bijvoeglijk
(grammar) Of or relating to or functioning as an adjective.

adjective /ˈæd͡ʒ.ə.tɪv/ /ˈæd͡ʒ.ək.tɪv/ /ˈæd͡ʒ.ɛk.tɪv/ /ˈæd͡ʒ.ɪk.tɪv/ adj
formeel
(legal) Applying to methods of enforcement and rules of procedure.

adjective /ˈæd͡ʒ.ə.tɪv/ /ˈæd͡ʒ.ək.tɪv/ /ˈæd͡ʒ.ɛk.tɪv/ /ˈæd͡ʒ.ɪk.tɪv/ adjectives n
bijvoeglijk naamwoord adjectief
(grammar) A word that modifies a noun or noun phrase or describes a noun’s referent.

adjoining /ʌˈd͡ʒɔɪn.ɪŋ/ more adjoining most adjoining adj
naburig
Being in contact at some point or line; joining to

adjourn /əˈdʒɜːn/ /əˈd͡ʒɝn/ v
uitstellen verdagen
(transitive) To postpone.
(intransitive, formal, uncommon) To move as a group from one place to another.
onderbreken
(transitive) To defer; to put off temporarily or indefinitely.
afgelasten stopzetten
(intransitive) To end or suspend an event.

adjudicate /əˈd͡ʒudɪˌkeɪt/ v
berechten
To settle a legal case or other dispute.

adjudication /ə(d)ˌd͡ʒu.dɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ adjudications n
vonnis
A judgment or sentence.

adjunct /ˈæd͡ʒ.ʌŋkt/ adjuncts n
bepaling
An appendage; something attached to something else in a subordinate capacity.

adjust /əˈd͡ʒʌst/ v
aanpassen verstellen
(transitive) To modify.
aanpassen herzien verbeteren
(transitive) To improve or rectify.

adjustable more adjustable most adjustable adj
aanpasbaar regelbaar
capable of being adjusted

adjustable pliers n
waterpomptang
A type of pliers used by plumbers that can be quickly changed in size and is primarily used for tightening nuts on water pipes.

adjustable spanner adjustable spanners n
Engelse sleutel
(British) An adjustable hand tool for tightening and loosening nuts and bolts.

adjustment /əˈd͡ʒʌst.mənt/ adjustments n
aanpassen
The action of adjusting something
aanpassing bijstelling
The result of adjusting something; a small change; a minor correction; a modification or alteration

adjustment disorder adjustment disorders n
aanpassingsstoornis
A disorder of individuals who cannot adjust to or cope with a particular stressor, such as a major life event. It may be characterized by depression, anxiety, and/or traumatic stress symptoms.

adjutant /ˈæ.d͡ʒə.tənt/ adjutants n
maraboe
(zoology) Any bird of the genus Leptoptilos, a branch of the stork family (Ciconiidae) native to India and Southeast Asia.

administer /ədˈmɪn.ɪ.stə/ /ədˈmɪn.ɪ.stɚ/ v
toedienen
(transitive, medicine) To cause (a patient, human or animal) to ingest (a drug), either by openly offering or through deceit.

administration /ədˌmɪnəˈstɹeɪʃən/ administrations n
administratie toediening
(uncountable) The act of administering; government of public affairs; the service rendered, or duties assumed, in conducting affairs; the conducting of any office or employment; direction.
bestuur toediening
(countable, government, politics) The executive part of government; the persons collectively who are entrusted with the execution of laws and the superintendence of public affairs; the chief magistrate and his cabinet or council; or the council, or ministry, alone, as in Great Britain.

administrative /ədˈmɪn.əˌstɹeɪ.tɪv/ /ədˈmɪn.ɪ.stɹə.tɪv/ [ədˈmɪn.əˌstɹeɪ.ɾɪv] [ədˈmɪn.ɪ.st̠ɹ̠̊˔ʷə.tʰɪv] more administrative most administrative adj
administratief bestuurlijk
Of or relating to administering or administration.

administratively adv
bestuurlijk
In an administrative manner, or for purposes of administration.

administrator /ədˈmɪnɪstɹeɪtə/ /ədˈmɪnɪstɹeɪtɚ/ administrators n
beheerder administrateur
One who administers affairs; one who directs, manages, executes, or dispenses, whether in civil, judicial, political, or ecclesiastical affairs; a manager
administrator
(computing) One who is responsible for software installation, management, information and maintenance of a computer or network

admirable /æd.ˈmaɪ.ɹə.bəl/ /ˈæd.məɹ.ə.bəl/ more admirable most admirable adj
bewonderenswaardig
Deserving of the highest esteem or admiration.

admirably /ˈæd.mə.ɹə.bli/ /ˈæd.mɪɹ.ə.bli/ more admirably most admirably adv
bewonderenswaardig wonderbaarlijk
To an admirable degree.

admiral /ˈæd.mə.ɹəl/ /ˈæd.mɚ.əl/ admirals n
admiraal
A naval officer of the highest rank; the commander of a country's naval forces.
A naval officer of high rank, immediately below Admiral of the Fleet; the commander of a fleet or squadron.

admiralty /ˈæd.mɪ.ɹəl.ti/ admiralties n
admiraalschap admiraliteit
(military) The office or jurisdiction of an admiral.

admiration /ˌæd.məˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ admirations n
bewondering
A positive emotion including wonder and approbation; the regarding of another as being wonderful

admire /ədˈmaɪə/ /ədˈmaɪɹ/ /ədˈmʌɪɹ/ v
bewonderen aanbidden
(transitive) To regard with wonder and delight.

admirer /ædˈmaɪɚ.ɹɚ/ /ədˈmaɪ.ɹə/ admirers n
bewonderaar bewonderaarster
One who admires.

admissibility admissibilities n
toelaatbaarheid
The state or quality of being admissible or allowable.

admissible more admissible most admissible adj
aannemelijk acceptabel toelaatbaar
Capable or deserving to be admitted, accepted or allowed; allowable, permissible, acceptable.

admit /ədˈmɪt/ v
toelaten binnenlaten toegang verlenen
(transitive) To allow to enter; to grant entrance (to), whether into a place, into the mind, or into consideration
toelaten toestaan
(transitive) To allow (someone) to enter a profession or to enjoy a privilege; to recognize as qualified for a franchise.
(transitive) To be capable of; to permit. In this sense, "of" may be used after the verb, or may be omitted.
toegeven bekennen
(transitive, or, intransitive) To concede as true; to acknowledge or assent to, as an allegation which it is impossible to deny (+ to).

admonish /ædˈmɑn.ɪʃ/ /ədˈmɒn.ɪʃ/ v
vermanen
(transitive) To inform or notify of a fault; to rebuke gently or kindly, but seriously; to tell off.

admonition /ˌædməˈnɪʃən/ admonitions n
aanmaning waarschuwing
Gentle or friendly reproof; counseling against fault or oversight; warning.

ado /əˈduː/ n
gedoe
trouble; troublesome business; fuss, commotion

adobe /əˈdoʊ.bi/ /əˈdəʊ.bi/ /əˈdəʊb/ adobes n
adobe steenklei
An unburnt brick dried in the sun.

adopt /əˈdɑpt/ /əˈdɒpt/ v
adopteren aannemen
To take (a child, heir, friend, citizen, etc.) by choice into a relationship.
goed keuren
To take or receive as one's own what is not so naturally.

adoption /əˈdɑp.ʃən/ /əˈdɒp.ʃən/ adoptions n
adoptie
The state of being adopted; the acceptance of a child of other parents as if he or she were one's own child.
Admission to an institution, for example a hospital, clinic, mental asylum.

adoptive father adoptive fathers n
adoptie vader
A man who has adopted a child, as opposed to a biological father.

adorable /əˈdoɹ.əˌbəl/ /əˈdɔːɹəbəl/ more adorable most adorable adj
beeldig schattig snoezig
Befitting of being adored; cute or loveable.

adore /əˈdo(ː)ɹ/ /əˈdoə̯/ /əˈdɔɹ/ /əˈdɔː/ v
aanbidden adoreren
To worship.
To love with one's entire heart and soul; regard with deep respect and affection.

adorn /əˈdɔɹn/ /əˈdɔː(ɹ)n/ v
sieren
To make more beautiful and attractive; to decorate.

adposition /ˈæd.pəˌzɪ.ʃən/ adpositions n
adpositie
(grammar) An element that combines syntactically with a phrase and indicates how that phrase should be interpreted in the surrounding context; a preposition or postposition.

adrenal gland adrenal glands n
bijnier
(anatomy) In mammals, either of a pair of complex endocrine glands, situated above each kidney, secreting hormones which control the heart rate, blood pressure, and metabolism.

adrenaline /əˈdɹɛnəlɪn/ adrenalines n
adrenaline
(hormone) Epinephrine, the hormone and neurotransmitter.

adrenalitis n
adrenalitis
(pathology) Inflammation of one or both adrenal glands, leading to an insufficiency of cortisol and/or aldosterone.

adrenocortical adj
adrenocorticaal
(anatomy) Relating to the adrenal cortex.

adult /əˈdʌlt/ /ˈæd.əlt/ /ˈæd.ʌlt/ more adult most adult adj
volwassen volwassene
Fully grown.

adult /əˈdʌlt/ /ˈæd.əlt/ /ˈæd.ʌlt/ adults n
volwassene
A fully grown human or animal.

adult actress adult actresses n
pornoactrice
(euphemistic) A female porn star.

adulterer /əˈdʌltəɹə/ /əˈdʌltəɹɚ/ adulterers adulteress n
overspelige
One who commits adultery: a spouse who has sex with a non-spouse

adultery /əˈdʌltəɹi/ adulteries n
echtbreuk overspel
(biblical, narrowly) Sexual intercourse by a married person with someone other than their spouse. See more synonyms at Thesaurus:cuckoldry

adulthood adulthoods n
volwassenheid
The time period of a human being's majority; the time during which a human being has reached physical maturity, and ending with its death.

adumbrate /ˈædʌmˌbɹeɪt/ v
de contouren vluchtig schetsen
To give a vague outline.
overschaduwen
To obscure or overshadow.

adumbration /-əm-/ /ˌædəmˈbɹeɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌædʌmˈbɹeɪʃ(ə)n/ adumbrations n
beschaduwing
(uncountable) The state of being in shadow or shade; (countable) a shadow.
ontwerp schets
(countable) A faint sketch; a brief representation, an outline.
aanduiding afschaduwing afschetsing
(countable, uncountable, figuratively) A rough or symbolic representation; a vague indication of what is to come, a foreshadowing.

advance /ədˈvaːns/ /ədˈvæns/ /ədˈvɑːns/ advances n
vooruitgang
A forward move; improvement or progression.
voorschot vooruitbetaling
An amount of money or credit, especially given as a loan, or paid before it is due; an advancement.
avance
(often, in the plural) An opening approach or overture, now especially of an unwelcome or sexual nature.

advance /ədˈvaːns/ /ədˈvæns/ /ədˈvɑːns/ v
vervroegen
benaderen optrekken
(intransitive) To move forwards; to approach. [from 16th c.]
voorschieten
To provide (money or other value) before it is due, or in expectation of some work; to lend. [from 16th c.]

advance directive advance directives n
wilsverklaring
(medical law) A legal document outlining a person's end-of-life medical and healthcare wishes.

advance guard advance guards n
voorhoede
A unit or units leading the way of advancing or marching troops, guarding them from ambushes, reconnoitering and pursuing the enemy, etc.

advanced /ədˈvænst/ /ədˈvɑːnst/ further advanced furthest advanced more advanced most advanced adj
gevorderd
At or close to the state of the art. (Can we add an example for this sense?)
vergevorderd
In a late stage of development or education; having greatly progressed beyond an initial stage.

advancement /ædˈvæns.mənt/ /ædˈvɑːns.mənt/ /ədˈvæns.mənt/ /ədˈvɑːns.mənt/ [ædˈvɛəns.mənt] [ədˈvɛəns.mənt] advancements n
gevorderdheid vooruitgang
The state of being advanced
voorschot op de erfenis
(legal) Property given, usually by a parent to a child, in advance of a future distribution.

advantage /ədˈvæn.(t)ɪd͡ʒ/ /ədˈvɑːn.tɪd͡ʒ/ advantages n
voordeel
(countable) Any condition, circumstance, opportunity or means, particularly favorable or chance to success, or to any desired end.
(countable, uncountable) Superiority of state, or that which gives it; benefit; gain; profit
(tennis) The score where one player wins a point after deuce but needs the next to carry the game.
voordeel overhand
(obsolete) Superiority; mastery; — used with of to specify its nature or with over to specify the other party.

advantage /ədˈvæn.(t)ɪd͡ʒ/ /ədˈvɑːn.tɪd͡ʒ/ v
begunstigen bevoordelen
(transitive) to provide (someone) with an advantage, to give an edge to [from 15th c.]

adventure /ædˈvɛnt͡ʃɚ/ /ədˈvɛnt͡ʃə/ /ədˈvɛnt͡ʃɚ/ adventures n
avontuur
A remarkable occurrence; a striking event.
A daring feat; a bold undertaking, in which dangers are likely to be encountered, and the issue is staked upon unforeseen events; the encountering of risks.
(obsolete) That which happens by chance; hazard; hap.
avontuur risico
A mercantile or speculative enterprise of hazard; a venture; a shipment by a merchant on his own account.

adventure /ædˈvɛnt͡ʃɚ/ /ədˈvɛnt͡ʃə/ /ədˈvɛnt͡ʃɚ/ v
riskeren wagen
(archaic, transitive) To venture upon; to run the risk of; to dare.

adventurer /ædˈvɛn.t͡ʃɚ.ɚ/ adventurers n
avonturier
One who enjoys adventures.

adventurous /ædˈvɛn.t͡ʃɚ.əs/ more adventurous most adventurous adj
avontuurlijk ondernemend
(of a, person) Inclined to adventure; willing to take risks; prone to embark on hazardous enterprises; daring.
avontuurlijk gewaagd
(of an, act or product) Full of risks; risky; liable to be in danger; requiring courage; rash.

adverb /ˈæd.vɜːb/ /ˈæd.vɝb/ adverbs n
bijwoord adverbium
(grammar) A word that modifies a verb, adjective, other adverbs, or various other types of words, phrases, or clauses.
(programming) In the Raku programming language, a named parameter that modifies the behavior of a routine.

adverbial /ædˈvɝbi.əl/ /ədˈvɜːbi.əl/ more adverbial most adverbial adj
bijwoordelijk adverbiaal
(grammar) Of or relating to an adverb.

adverbial accusative adverbial accusatives n
adverbiale accusativus
(linguistics) In some languages such as Ancient Greek, Latin, Sanskrit, German, Arabic, the use of a noun or adjective in the accusative case as an adverb.

adverbial clause adverbial clauses n
bijwoordelijke bepaling
(grammar) A subordinate clause that functions as an adverb within a main clause.

adverbial phrase adverbial phrases n
bepaling
(grammar) A phrase that collectively modifies a verb, adjective, another adverb, or a prepositional phrase.

adversarial /ˌæd.vəˈseː.ɹi.əl/ /ˌæd.vəˈsɛə.ɹi.əl/ /ˌæd.vɚˈsɛɹ.i.əl/ more adversarial most adversarial adj
vijandig
Characteristic of, or in the manner of, an adversary; combative, hostile, opposed.

adversary /ædˈvɜː.sə.ɹi/ /ədˈvɜː.sə.ɹi/ /ˈæd.və.s(ə)ɹi/ /ˈæd.və.sɛɹi/ /ˈæd.vəɹ.sɛɹi/ adversaries n
tegenstander tegenstandster
An opponent or rival.

adverse possession adverse possessions n
verkrijgende verjaring
(legal) A means of acquiring title to another's real property without compensation by occupying the property in a manner that has under common law the requirements of being actual, open and notorious, exclusive, hostile, under cover of claim or right, and continuous for a certain number of years.

adversity /ædˈvɜː.sɪ.ti/ /ædˈvɝ.sɪ.ti/ adversities n
tegenslag tegenspoed
(uncountable) The state of adverse conditions; state of misfortune or calamity.
ramp tegenval
(countable) An event that is adverse; calamity.

advert /ˈædvɜɹt/ /ˈædvɜːt/ v
aandacht vestigen op verwijzen
(obsolete, transitive) To turn attention to, to take notice of (something). [15th–19th c.]

advertisement /ədˈvɜːtɪsmənt/ /ədˈvɝtɪzmənt/ /ˈædvəˌtaɪzmənt/ /ˈædvəˌtɪzmənt/ /ˈædvɚˌtaɪzmənt/ /ˌædvəˈtʌɪzmənt/ advertisements n
advertentie reclame
(marketing) A commercial solicitation designed to sell some commodity, service or similar.
aankondiging
A public notice.

advertiser /ˈædvɚˌtaɪzɚ/ advertisers n
adverteerder
One who advertises.

advertising /ˈædvəˌtaɪzɪŋ/ /ˈædvɚˌtaɪzɪŋ/ advertisings n
reclame
The industry or profession made up of such communications.

advertising agency advertising agencies n
reclamebureau
a business enterprise dedicated to creating, planning and handling advertising on behalf of its client companies.

advice /ædˈvaɪs/ /ədˈvaɪs/ advices n
raad advies
(uncountable) An opinion offered to guide behavior in an effort to be helpful.
aankondiging
(archaic, commonly in plural) Information or news given; intelligence

advisable more advisable most advisable adj
raadzaam
(of a course of action) Worthy of being recommended; desirable.

advise /ədˈvaɪz/ v
adviseren informeren inlichten advies geven raadgeven
(transitive) To give advice to; to offer an opinion to, as worthy or expedient to be followed.

advisedly more advisedly most advisedly adv
doelbewust
With intentionality, and deliberately, usually also with a connotation of due consideration and wise choosing.

advisor /ædˈvaɪ.zə(ɹ)/ /ædˈvaɪ.zɚ/ advisors n
adviseur raadgever adviseuse raadgeefster

advisory /ədˈvaɪzəɹi/ more advisory most advisory adj
raadgevend
Able to give advice.
Containing advice; advising.

advocaat /ˈadvəkɑː/ advocaats n
advocaat eierlikeur
A Dutch liqueur made of egg yolks, sugar and strong liquor, typically brandy.

advocacy /æd.ˈvoʊ.kə.si/ /ˈæd.və.kə.si/ advocacies n
belangenbehartiging
The act of arguing in favour of, or supporting someone or something.

advocate /ˈæd.və.keɪt/ /ˈæd.və.kət/ advocates n
advocaat advocate verdediger verdedigster
Anyone who argues the case of another; an intercessor. [from 14th c.]
verdediger voorstander
A person who speaks in support of something, or someone. [from 18th c.]

advocate /ˈæd.və.keɪt/ /ˈæd.və.kət/ v
aanbevelen
(transitive) To encourage support for something.
bepleiten
(Scots law, in higher courts) To call a case before itself for decision.

adynaton /-t(ə)n/ /ædəˈnɑtn̩/ /ædɪˈnɑːtɒn/ adynata adynatons n
adynaton
(rhetoric) A form of hyperbole that uses exaggeration so magnified as to express impossibility; an instance of such hyperbole.

adze /ædz/ adzes n
dissel
A cutting tool that has a curved blade set at a right angle to the handle and is used in shaping wood.

aeolian harp aeolian harps n
aeolusharp
(musical instrument) An open box over which strings are stretched that sound when the wind passes over them

aerial /eɪˈɛəɹɪəl/ /eɪˈɪəɹɪəl/ /ˈɛəɹiəl/ /ˈɛəɹɪəl/ /ˈɛɹiəl/ aerials n
antenne
(chiefly, _, UK) A rod, wire, or other structure for receiving or transmitting radio, television signals etc.

aerial work platform aerial work platforms n
hoogwerker
A mechanical device used to provide temporary access to areas at high levels.

aerobic /ɛəˈɹoʊ.bɪk/ /ɛəˈɹəʊ.bɪk/ adj
aeroob
Living or occurring only in the presence of oxygen e.g. aerobic bacteria.

aerobics /əˈɹoʊbɪks/ n
aerobics
A form of exercise, designed to enhance one's cardiovascular fitness, normally performed to music. [1968]

aerobiology n
aerobiologie
(biology) The study of the dispersion of airborne biological materials, as pollen, spores, microorganisms, or viruses.

aerodrome aerodromes n
vliegveld aerodroom
An airfield:

aerodynamic more aerodynamic most aerodynamic adj
aerodynamisch
of, or relating to the science of aerodynamics

aerodynamical more aerodynamical most aerodynamical adj
aerodynamisch
Synonym of aerodynamic

aerodynamics n
aerodynamica luchtstromingsleer
The science of the dynamics of bodies moving relative to gases, especially the interaction of moving objects with the atmosphere

aerology /ɛəˈɹɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ɛɚˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ aerologies n
aerologie
The branch of meteorology involving the observation of the atmosphere by means of balloons, kites, rockets, drones, airplanes, etc.

aerophone aerophones n
aerofoon
Any musical instrument which produces sound primarily by causing a body of air to vibrate, without the use of strings or membranes, and without the vibration of the instrument itself adding considerably to the sound.

aerosol /ˈɛə.ɹəˌsɒl/ /ˈɛɚ.əˌsɑl/ /ˈɛɚ.əˌsɔl/ aerosols n
aerosol
A mixture of fine solid particles or liquid droplets suspended in a gaseous medium.

aerosol string n
serpentinespray spuitserpentine
Colored foam that streams out of a spray can, as a party favor; a ropey emission of this foam.

aerostatics n
aerostatica
(physics) the study of gases in equilibrium and of balloons or aircraft in varying atmospheric conditions

aesthete /ˈiːs.θiːt/ /ˈɛs.θiːt/ aesthetes n
estheet
(often, derogatory) Someone who cultivates an unusually high sensitivity to beauty, as in art or nature, often in a manner perceived to prioritize beauty over other qualities such as virtue and utility.

aesthetic /esˈθet.ɪk/ /iːsˈθet.ɪk/ /iːsˈθɛt.ɪk/ /əsˈθɛt.ɪk/ /ɛsˈθɛt.ɪk/ /ɪsˈθɛt.ɪk/ /ɪsˈθɛtɪk/ more aesthetic most aesthetic adj
esthetisch
Concerned with beauty, artistic effect, or appearance.

aesthetic /esˈθet.ɪk/ /iːsˈθet.ɪk/ /iːsˈθɛt.ɪk/ /əsˈθɛt.ɪk/ /ɛsˈθɛt.ɪk/ /ɪsˈθɛt.ɪk/ /ɪsˈθɛtɪk/ aesthetics n
esthetische
That which appeals to the senses.

aesthetician /ɛsθɪˈtɪʃən/ aestheticians n
schoonheidsspecialist

aesthetics /ɛsˈtɛt.ɪks/ /ɛsˈθɛt.ɪks/ aesthetics n
esthetica
The study or philosophy of beauty.

aetiology /i.tiˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /iː.tɪˈɒ.lə.dʒi/ aetiologies n
etiologie
(medicine, uncountable) The study or investigation of the causes of disease; a scientific explanation for the origin of a disease.

affable /ˈæf.ə.bəl/ more affable most affable adj
gemoedelijk welwillend
Receiving others kindly and conversing with them in a free and friendly manner; friendly, courteous, sociable.

affair /əˈfɛə/ /əˈfɛɚ/ /əˈfɛɹ/ affairs n
affaire romance verhouding
An adulterous relationship (from affaire de cœur, affair of the heart).
A person with whom someone has an adulterous relationship.

affect /ˈæ.fɛkt/ affects n
affect
(psychology) A subjective feeling experienced in response to a thought or other stimulus; mood, emotion, especially as demonstrated in external physical signs. [from 19th c.]

affect /əˈfɛkt/ v
beïnvloeden
(transitive) To influence or alter.
veinzen
(transitive) To make a show of; to put on a pretense of; to feign; to assume. To make a false display of. [from 16th c.]
ontroeren emotioneren
(transitive) To move to emotion.
aantasten
(transitive, pathology) Of an illness or condition, to infect or harm (a part of the body).

affected /əˈfɛktɪd/ more affected most affected adj
beïnvloed getroffen
Influenced or changed by something.
geraakt geëmotioneerd ontdaan
Emotionally moved; touched.
getroffen
Resulting from a mostly negative physical effect or transformation.

affection /əˈfɛk.t͡ʃən/ /əˈfɛk.ʃən/ affections n
genegenheid

affective disorder affective disorders n
stemmingsstoornis
(psychology) Any of various disorders characterised by disturbance in an individual's mood.

affiance /əˈfaɪ.əns/ v
verloven
(transitive) To be betrothed to; to promise to marry.

affidavit /-ævɪt/ /ˌæfɪˈdeɪvɪt/ affidavits n
affidavit beëdigde verklaring
(legal) A signed document wherein an affiant makes a sworn statement.

affiliation /əˌfɪliˈeɪʃən/ affiliations n
gebondenheid samenhorigheid
The relationship resulting from affiliating one thing with another.

affine /əˈfaɪn/ more affine most affine adj
affien
(not comparable, geometry) Of or pertaining to a function expressible as f(\vec x)= A \vec x + \vec b (where A is a linear transformation and \vec b is a constant), which, regarded as a transformation, maps parallel lines to parallel lines and finite points to finite points.

affinity /əˈfɪnɪti/ affinities n
affiniteit welgezindheid
A natural attraction or feeling of kinship to a person or thing.

affirmative /əˈfɜːmətɪv/ /əˈfɝmətɪv/ affirmatives n
bevestigende zin
Yes; an answer that shows agreement or acceptance.
(grammar) An answer that shows agreement or acceptance.

affirmative action affirmative actions n
positieve discriminatie
(uncountable) A set of policies or programs providing advantages for people of a group who are seen to have traditionally been the target of discrimination

affirmative sentence affirmative sentences n
bevestigende zin
(grammar) A sentence that affirms (rather than negates) a proposition.

affix /əˈfɪks/ /ˈæf.ɪks/ affixes n
affix aanhangsel
That which is affixed; an appendage.
affix
(linguistic morphology, broadly) A bound morpheme added to a word’s stem; a prefix, suffix, etc.
(mathematics) The complex number a+bi associated with the point in the Gauss plane with coordinates (a,b).

affix /əˈfɪks/ /ˈæf.ɪks/ v
vastmaken aan aanhangen
(transitive) To attach.

affixoid affixoids n
affixoïde
(linguistics) A regular word that also works as an affix

afflict /əˈflɪkt/ v
bedroeven kwellen teisteren treffen
(transitive) To cause (someone) pain, suffering or distress.
(obsolete) To strike or cast down; to overthrow.

affliction /əˈflɪkʃən/ afflictions n
lijden pijn
A state of pain, suffering, distress or agony.
aandoening kwelling
Something which causes pain, suffering, distress or agony.

affluence /ˈæf.lu.əns/ affluences n
rijkdom
An abundance of wealth.

affluent /æˈfluːənt/ /əˈfluːənt/ /ˈæf.lu.ənt/ /ˈæfluːənt/ more affluent most affluent adj
welgesteld
(by extension) Abounding in goods or riches; having a moderate level of material wealth.

affluent /æˈfluːənt/ /əˈfluːənt/ /ˈæf.lu.ənt/ /ˈæfluːənt/ affluents n
rijkaard
Somebody who is wealthy.

affogato /ˌæfəˈɡɑːtəʊ/ /ˌɑːfəˈɡɑːtəʊ/ affogati affogatos n
affogato
A drink or dessert (especially ice-cream) topped with espresso and sometimes a caramel or chocolate sauce

afford /əˈfo(ː)ɹd/ /əˈfoəd/ /əˈfoɹd/ /əˈfɔːd/ [əˈfo̞ɹd] v
zich veroorloven
To incur, stand, or bear without serious detriment, as an act which might under other circumstances be injurious; (usually, after an expression of ability, as could, able, difficult) to be able or rich enough.

affordability n
betaalbaarheid
The extent or degree to which something is affordable, as measured by its cost relative to the amount that the purchaser is able to pay.

affordable /əˈfɔɹ.də.bəl/ /əˈfɔː(ɹ).də.bəl/ more affordable most affordable adj
betaalbaar
Able to be afforded; inexpensive or reasonably priced.

afforest /əˈfɒɹɪst/ /əˈfɔɹɪst/ v
bebossen
(transitive) To make into forest

affricate /ˈæf.ɹə.keɪt/ /ˈæf.ɹə.kət/ /ˈæf.ɹɪ.keɪt/ /ˈæf.ɹɪ.kət/ affricates n
affricaat
(phonetics) A sound produced using a combination of a plosive and a fricative.

affront /əˈfɹʌnt/ v
beledigen
To insult intentionally, especially openly.

afire /əˈfaɪɚ/ more afire most afire adj
in brand
On fire (often metaphorically).

aflame /əˈfleɪm/ more aflame most aflame adj
in brand
In flames, on fire, flaming, with flames coming from it.

afoot /əˈfʊt/ adv
te voet lopend
On foot. (means of locomotion, walking)
op komst op til
(figurative) In motion; in action; astir; stirring; in progress.

aforementioned /əˈfɔɹˌmɛn.ʃənd/ /əˈfɔːˌmɛn.ʃənd/ /ˈæfɚˌmɛn.ʃənd/ adj
voorgenoemde
Previously mentioned.

aforementioned /əˈfɔɹˌmɛn.ʃənd/ /əˈfɔːˌmɛn.ʃənd/ /ˈæfɚˌmɛn.ʃənd/ n
eerder vernoemde voornoemde
(uncountable) The one or ones mentioned previously.

afraid /əˈfɹeɪd/ more afraid most afraid adj
bang bevreesd
Impressed with fear or apprehension; in fear.

after /ˈaf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæ.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæf.tɚ/ /ˈɑː.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈɑːf.tə(ɹ)/ adv
na achter
Behind; later in time; following.

after /ˈaf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæ.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæf.tɚ/ /ˈɑː.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈɑːf.tə(ɹ)/ conjunction
nadat
Signifies that the action of the clause it starts takes place before the action of the other clause.

after /ˈaf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæ.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæf.tɚ/ /ˈɑː.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈɑːf.tə(ɹ)/ preposition
na over
Subsequently to; following in time; later than.
achter
Behind.
achter aan
In pursuit of, seeking.
naar ondanks
In allusion to, in imitation of; following or referencing.
na
Next in importance or rank.
door vanwege
(Irish, Newfoundland, usually, preceded by a form of be, followed by an -ing form of a verb) Used to indicate recent completion of an activity

after all
uiteindelijk immers per slot van rekening
(idiomatic) anyway, in any case; indicates a statement is true regardless of other considerations; used to reinforce or explain a point.

after dark
na het donker na het vallen van de avond nadat de nacht gevallen is
After nightfall; at night.

after you phraseologicalUnit
na u
A gesture, usually polite, urging another person to take a turn at something ahead of the speaker.

afterbirth /ˈæf.tɚ.bɚθ/ afterbirths n
nageboorte
The placenta and other material expelled via the birth canal following childbirth or parturition in mammals.

afterbrain afterbrains n
merghersenen
(anatomy) A posterior subdivision of the hindbrain; the myelencephalon

afterburner afterburners n
nabrander naverbrander
(aviation) A device in a jet engine which injects fuel into the exhaust system to increase the thrust.

aftercare /ˈæf.tə(ɹ).kɛə/ /ˈæf.tɚ.kɛɹ/ /ˈɑːf.tə(ɹ).kɛə/ n
nazorg
(medicine) The care given to a patient during recovery from an operation or after hospitalization.

afterdeck afterdecks n
achterdek
(nautical) The part of a ship's deck from amidships toward the stern

afterlife /ˈæftɚˌlaɪf/ /ˈɑːftəˌlaɪf/ afterlifes afterlives n
hiernamaals leven na de dood onderwereld
A conscious existence after death.

aftermath /ˈæf.tə.ˌmæθ/ /ˈæf.tɚ.ˌmæθ/ /ˈɑːf.tə.ˌmɑːθ/ aftermaths n
nasleep
That which happens after, that which follows, usually of strongly negative connotation in most contexts, implying a preceding catastrophe.

afternoon /af.təɾˈnʉːn/ /ˌæf.tɚ.ˈnun/ /ˌɑːf.tə.ˈnuːn/ afternoons n
namiddag middag
The part of the day from noon or lunchtime until sunset, evening, or suppertime or 6pm.

afterpain afterpains n
nawee
(pathology, often in the plural) pain of uterine contractions experienced after childbirth (especially after passage of the placenta)

afterplay n
naspel
In human sexual behavior, the erotic acts done after finishing sex.

aftersale adj
na verkoop

aftershave aftershaves n
aftershave
a lotion, gel, or liquid used after finishing shaving

aftertaste aftertastes n
nasmaak
The persistence of the taste of something no longer present.

afterwards /ˈæf.tɚ.wɚdz/ /ˈɑːftə.wədz/ adv
achteraf nadien
(temporal location) At a later or succeeding time.

again /əˈɡeɪn/ /əˈɡɛn/ [əˈɡɪn] adv
ook al weer
Tell me again, say again; used in asking a question to which one may have already received an answer that one cannot remember.
opnieuw weer alweer nogmaals wederom
Used metalinguistically, with the repetition being in the discussion, or in the linguistic or pragmatic context of the discussion, rather than in the subject of discussion. [from 16thc.]
weer weder
Back (to a former place or state). [from 11thc.]

against /əˈɡeɪnst/ /əˈɡɛnst/ [əˈɡeə̯nst] [əˈɡɛːnst] conjunction
totdat voordat
(obsolete) By the time that (something happened); before.

against /əˈɡeɪnst/ /əˈɡɛnst/ [əˈɡeə̯nst] [əˈɡɛːnst] preposition
tegen
In a contrary direction to.
In physical opposition to; in collision with.
As protection from.
(Hollywood) To be paid now in contrast to the following amount to be paid later under specified circumstances, usually that a movie is made or has started filming.
tegen voor
In front of; before (a background).
In exchange for.

against someone's will adv
tegen heug en meug
Due to being forced rather than by choice.

agate /ˈæɡ.ət/ /ˈæɡ.ɪt/ agates n
agaat
(countable, uncountable, mineral) A semitransparent, uncrystallized silicate mineral and semiprecious stone, presenting various tints in the same specimen, with colors delicately arranged and often curved in parallel alternating dark and light stripes or bands, or blended in clouds; various authorities call it a variety of chalcedony, a variety of quartz, or a combination of the two.
(slang, usually, in the plural) A testicle.

age /eɪd͡ʒ/ ages n
tijdperk era epoch tijd
(countable) A particular period of time in history, as distinguished from others.
generatie
(countable) A generation.
tijdperk era
(countable, poker) The right of the player to the left of the dealer to pass the first round in betting, and then to come in last or stay out; also, the player holding this position; the eldest hand.
leeftijd ouderdom
(uncountable) That part of the duration of a being or a thing which is between its beginning and any given time; specifically the size of that part.
(uncountable) An advanced period of life; the latter part of life; the state of being old, old age, senility; seniority.
meerderjarigheid volwassenheid
(uncountable) Mature age; especially, the time of life at which one attains full personal rights and capacities.

age /eɪd͡ʒ/ v
verouderen oud worden
(intransitive) To grow aged; to become old; to show marks of age.
doen verouderen oud doen worden
(transitive) To cause to grow old; to impart the characteristics of age to.

age of reason ages of reason n
jaren des onderscheids
(by extension) Age at which a person is able to distinguish right from wrong and make their own decisions.

age-mate age-mates n
leeftijdsgenoot
One who is the same age as another.

ageism /ˈeɪd͡ʒ.ɪz.əm̩/ /ˈeɪd͡ʒ.ɪzm̩/ ageisms n
leeftijdsdiscriminatie
The treating of a person or people, especially youth or seniors, differently from others based on assumptions, prejudices or/and stereotypes relating to their age.

agency /ˈeɪ.d͡ʒən.si/ agencies n
kracht macht
The capacity, condition, or state of acting or of exerting power.
agency
(sociology, philosophy, psychology) The capacity of individuals to act independently and to make their own free choices.
bureau
The office or function of an agent; also, the relationship between a principal and that person's agent.
agentuur
An establishment engaged in doing business for another; also, the place of business or the district of such an agency.

agenda /əˈd͡ʒɛn.də/ agendae agendas n
agenda plan programma schema
A temporally organized plan for matters to be attended to.
agenda programma
A list of matters to be taken up (as at a meeting).

agent /ˈeɪ.d͡ʒənt/ /ˈeɪ.d͡ʒɛnt/ agents n
agent
One who exerts power, or has the power to act
agent vertegenwoordiger lasthebber tussenpersoon
One who acts for, or in the place of, another (the principal), by that person's authority; someone entrusted to do the business of another
bewerker
An active power or cause or substance; something (e.g. biological, chemical, thermal, etc.) that has the power to produce an effect
handelend persoon
(grammar) The participant of a situation that carries out the action in this situation, e.g. "the boy" in the sentences "The boy kicked the ball" and "The ball was kicked by the boy".

agent noun agent nouns n
nomen agentis
(grammar) A noun that denotes an agent that performs the action denoted by the verb from which the noun is derived, such as "rider" derived from "to ride", or "cutter" derived from "to cut".

agent provocateur /ˈeɪ.dʒənt ˌpɹəʊ.vɒk.æ.tʊə(ɹ)/ agents provocateurs n
provocateur agent-provocateur
A person who secretly disrupts a group's activities from within the group, particularly by encouraging or committing illegal acts to discredit the group or expose them to prosecution; an instigator, troublemaker.

agglomerate /əˈɡlɑ.mɚˌeɪt/ /əˈɡlɑm(ə)ɹət/ /əˈɡlɒm(ə)ɹət/ /əˈɡlɒm(ə)ˌɹeɪt/ agglomerates n
agglomeraat
A collection or mass.
(geology, vulcanology) A mass of angular volcanic fragments united by heat; distinguished from conglomerate.

agglomeration agglomerations n
agglomeratie
The act or process of collecting in a mass; a heaping together.
State of being collected in a mass; a mass; cluster.
(geography) An extended city area comprising the built-up area of a central city and any suburbs linked by continuous urban area.

agglutinative /əˈɡluːtɪnətɪv/ more agglutinative most agglutinative adj
agglutinerend
Sticky, tacky, adhesive.
(grammar) Having words derived by combining parts, each with a separate meaning.

aggravate /ˈæɡ.ɹə.veɪ̯t/ v
verergeren
To make (an offence) worse or more severe; to increase in offensiveness or heinousness. [from 16th c.]

aggravating circumstance aggravating circumstances n
verzwarende omstandigheid
(legal, or general usage, chiefly, in the plural) A factor that increases the culpability or deleterious consequences of a wrongful act.

aggravation /ˌæɡɹəˈveɪʃən/ aggravations n
verergering
The act of aggravating, or making worse; used of evils, natural or moral; the act of increasing in severity or heinousness; something additional to a crime or wrong and enhancing its guilt or injurious consequences.

aggregate /ˈæɡ.ɹɪ.ɡət/ /ˈæɡ.ɹɪˌɡeɪt/ more aggregate most aggregate adj
samengesteld
Formed by a collection of particulars into a whole mass or sum; collective; combined; added up.
Consisting or formed of smaller objects or parts.

aggregate /ˈæɡ.ɹɪ.ɡət/ /ˈæɡ.ɹɪˌɡeɪt/ aggregates n
geheel samenstel
A mass, assemblage, or sum of particulars; something consisting of elements but considered as a whole.
massa
A mass formed by the union of homogeneous particles; – in distinction from a compound, formed by the union of heterogeneous particles.
chromatische toonladder twaalftonenreeks
(sports) The total score in a set of games between teams or competitors, usually the combination of the home and away scores.
aggregaat
Solid particles of low aspect ratio added to a composite material, as distinguished from the matrix and any fibers or reinforcements; especially the gravel and sand added to concrete.
khandha
(Buddhism) Any of the five attributes that constitute the sentient being.

aggregate /ˈæɡ.ɹɪ.ɡət/ /ˈæɡ.ɹɪˌɡeɪt/ v
samenvoegen
(transitive) To bring together; to collect into a mass or sum.
zich verenigen
(archaic, transitive) To add or unite (e.g. a person), to an association.
bedragen
(transitive) To amount in the aggregate to.

aggression /əˈɡɹɛʃən/ aggressions n
agressie
The act of initiating hostilities or invasion.
The practice or habit of launching attacks.

aggressive /əˈɡɹɛs.ɪv/ more aggressive most aggressive adj
agressief
Characterized by aggression; unjustly attacking; prone to behave in a way that involves attacking or arguing.

aggressively more aggressively most aggressively adv
agressief
In an aggressive manner.

aggressor aggressors n
agressor aanvaller
The person or country that first attacks or makes an aggression; that begins hostility or a quarrel; an assailant.

agile /ˈæd͡ʒ.aɪl/ /ˈæd͡ʒ.əl/ agiler agilest more agile most agile adj
behendig lenig beweeglijk
Having the faculty of quick motion in the limbs; apt or ready to move.

agility /əˈd͡ʒɪl.ə.ti/ /əˈd͡ʒɪl.ɪ.ti/ [əˈd͡ʒɪl.ə.ɾi] agilities n
wendbaarheid
(uncountable) The quality of being agile; the power of moving the limbs quickly and easily; quickness of motion

aging /ˈeɪ.d͡ʒɪŋ/ agings n
veroudering
The process of becoming older or more mature.

agio /ˈæ.d͡ʒiˌoʊ/ /ˈæ.d͡ʒoʊ/ /ˈɑː.d͡ʒoʊ/ agios n
agio
(economics, finance) The premium or percentage on a better sort of money when it is given in exchange for an inferior sort. The premium or discount on foreign bills of exchange is sometimes called agio.

agitation /ad͡ʒɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n/ /æ.d͡ʒɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ agitations n
agitatie opwinding troebelen
The act of agitating, or the state of being agitated; the state of being disrupted with violence, or with irregular action; commotion.

agnatic /æɡˈnætɪk/ more agnatic most agnatic adj
agnatisch
of the male bloodline; patrilineal

agnostic /aɡˈnɒstɪk/ /æɡˈnɑstɪk/ /æɡˈnɔstɪk/ more agnostic most agnostic adj
agnostisch
Of or relating to agnosticism or its adherents.

agnostic /aɡˈnɒstɪk/ /æɡˈnɑstɪk/ /æɡˈnɔstɪk/ agnostics n
agnosticus agnostisch
A person who holds to a form of agnosticism, especially uncertainty of the existence of a deity.

agnosticism /æɡˈnɑstɪsɪzəm/ /æɡˈnɒstɪsɪzəm/ agnosticisms n
agnosticisme
The view that the existence of God or of all deities is unknown, unknowable, unproven, or unprovable.

agnotology n
agnotologie
The study of culturally-induced ignorance or doubt, particularly the publication of inaccurate or misleading scientific data.

ago /əˈɡoʊ/ /əˈɡəʊ/ postposition
geleden
Before now.

agogic agogics n
agogiek

agony /ˈæ.ɡə.niː/ agonies n
ondraaglijke pijn
Extreme pain.
agonie doodsstrijd doodsangst
Violent contest or striving.
agonie doodsstrijd
The last struggle of life; death struggle.

agoraphobia /əˌɡɔɹ.əˈfoʊ.bi.ə/ /əˌɡɔː.ɹəˈfəʊ.bi.ə/ /ˌæɡ.ə.ɹəˈfəʊ.bi.ə/ /ˌæɡ.ɚ.əˈfoʊ.bi.ə/ agoraphobias n
agorafobie pleinvrees
The fear of wide open spaces, crowds, or uncontrolled social conditions.

agorism /ˈæ.ɡəˌɹɪzm̩/ n
agorisme
(politics, economics) A revolutionary political philosophy that advocates the creation of a voluntaryist society by means of counter-economics (i.e. black market).

agouti /əˈɡuːti/ agoutis n
agoeti
A rodent similar in appearance to a guinea pig but having longer legs, of the genus Dasyprocta.

agrammatism agrammatisms n
agrammatisme
The inability to form sentences by virtue of a brain disorder.

agrarianism agrarianisms n
agrarisme
A social and political philosophy that advocates an equitable distribution of land.

agree /əˈɡɹi/ /əˈɡɹiː/ v
afspreken instemmen overeenkomen overeenstemmen rijmen toestemmen
(intransitive) To be in harmony about an opinion, statement, or action; to have a consistent idea between two or more people.
overeenstemmen
(intransitive) To resemble; to coincide; to correspond.
congrueren
(intransitive, grammar) To correspond to (another word) in a grammatical category, such as gender, number, case, or person.

agree to disagree v
agree to disagree
(idiomatic, of two persons or other parties) To accept each other's opinions and cease arguing; to peacefully acknowledge that an agreement will not be reached.

agreeableness agreeablenesses n
behaaglijkheid
(uncountable) The quality of being agreeable or pleasing; that quality which gives satisfaction or moderate pleasure to the mind or senses.

agreement /əˈɡɹiːmənt/ agreements n
overeenkomst afspraak goedkeuring
(countable) An understanding between entities to follow a specific course of conduct.
overeenstemming
(uncountable) A state whereby several parties share a view or opinion; the state of not contradicting one another.
overeenkomst contract
(uncountable, legal) A legally binding contract enforceable in a court of law.
congruentie
(uncountable, linguistics, grammar) Rules that exist in many languages that force some parts of a sentence to be used or inflected differently depending on certain attributes of other parts.
(obsolete, chiefly, _, in the plural) An agreeable quality.

agreement in principle agreements in principle n
princiepsakkoord principeakkoord
(idiomatic, legal) A legally enforceable, but incompletely specified, agreement between parties that identifies the fundamental terms that are intended to be or are agreed upon.

agriculturalism n
agrarisme
Any ideology that promotes agriculture.

agriculture /ˈeɪɡɹɪˌkʌlt͡ʃɚ/ /ˈæɡɹɪˌkʌltʃə/ /ˈæɡɹɪˌkʌlt͡ʃɚ/ agricultures n
landbouw agricultuur
The art or science of cultivating the ground, including the harvesting of crops, and the rearing and management of livestock

agrimony /ˈæɡ.ɹɪ.mən.i/ /ˈæɡ.ɹɪˌmoʊ.ni/ agrimonies n
agrimonie
Any of several perennial herbaceous plants, of the genus Agrimonia, that have spikes of yellow flowers.

agritourism n
hoevetoerisme
A form of tourism in which tourists stay in farms or agricultural villages, either to experience farm life, or as a base for exploring the countryside

agrogeology n
agrogeologie

agronomist /əˈɡɹɑːnəmɪst/ /əˈɡɹɒnəmɪst/ agronomists n
agronoom landbouwkundige
A scientist whose speciality is agronomy.

agronomy /əˈɡɹɑːnəmi/ /əˈɡɹɒnəmi/ agronomies n
agronomie
The science of utilizing plants, animals and soils for food, fuel, feed, and fiber and more. To do this effectively and sustainably, agronomy encompasses work in the areas of plant genetics, plant physiology, meteorology, animal sciences and soil science.

ague /ˈeɪ.ɡju/ agues n
koorts
(pathology) An intermittent fever, attended by alternate cold and hot fits.

ah /ɑː/ interjection
ah
An expression of relief, relaxation, comfort, confusion, understanding, wonder, awe, etc. according to uttered inflection.

aha /ɑːhɑː/ [ɑˈhɑ] [əˈhɑ] interjection
aha
An exclamation of understanding, realization, invention, or recognition.

ahead /əˈhɛd/ adv
voor ons voorop vooruit
At or towards the front; in the direction one is facing or moving.

ahead of one's time
zijn tijd ver vooruit zijn tijd vooruit
(idiomatic) In advance of concurrent commonly accepted ideas; showing characteristics of changes yet to be; present in one's work before later advances in the field.

ahoy /əˈhɔɪ/ interjection
ahoi
(nautical) Used to hail a ship, a boat or a person, or to attract attention.

aichmophobia n
aichmofobie
The fear of needles and other pointed or sharp objects.

aid /eɪd/ aids n
hulp bijstand
(uncountable) Help; assistance; succor, relief.
hulpmiddel assistent helper hulpje
(countable) Something which helps; a material source of help.
aide bede
(countable, British) An historical subsidy granted to the crown by Parliament for an extraordinary purpose, such as a war effort.

aid /eɪd/ v
helpen bijstaan
(transitive) To provide support to; to further the progress of; to help; to assist.

aid and abet /ˌeɪd‿n̩ əˈbɛt/ v
hand- en spandiensten bewijzen
To assist (someone) in an illegal act as an accessory or accomplice.
To assist someone in (an illegal act) as an accessory or accomplice.

aide-de-camp /ˌeɪd dɪ ˈkæmp/ /ˌeɪd dɪ ˈkɒmp/ aides-de-camp n
vleugeladjudant
A military officer who serves as an adjutant to a higher-ranking officer, prince or other high political dignitary.

aidman aidmen n
hospik
An army medical corpsman attached to a field unit.

aiglet /ˈeɪ.ɡlɛt/ aiglets n
malie nestel
A tip, originally of metal and often decorative, on a ribbon or cord that makes lacing two parts of a garment or garments together easier, as in corset lacings, "points" (lacing hose or trousers to jacket or doublet) or sleeves to a bodice.

ail /eɪl/ v
mankeren schelen
(transitive) To cause to suffer; to trouble, afflict. (Now chiefly in interrogative or indefinite constructions.)
mankeren schelen sukkelen
(intransitive) To be ill; to suffer; to be troubled.

aileron /ˈeɪlərɒn/ ailerons n
rolroer aileron
The hinged part on the trailing edge of an airplane wing, used to control longitudinal turns.

ailing /ˈeɪ.lɪŋ/ more ailing most ailing adj
ziek
Sickly; sick; ill; unwell.

ailment /ˈeɪlmənt/ ailments n
aandoening
Something which ails one; a disease; sickness.

ailurophobia /aɪˌlʊɹəˈfoʊbi.ə/ /eɪˌlʊɹəˈfoʊbi.ə/ /ˌaɪljʊəɹəˈfəʊbɪ.ə/ ailurophobias n
ailurofobie
An irrational fear or hatred of cats or other felines.

aim /eɪm/ aims n
doel oogmerk bedoeling
The point intended to be hit, or object intended to be attained or affected.
Intention or goal

aim /eɪm/ v
richten
(transitive) To direct or point (e.g. a weapon), at a particular object; to direct, as a missile, an act, or a proceeding, at, to, or against an object

aimless /ˈeɪm.ləs/ more aimless most aimless adj
doelloos
Without aim, purpose, or direction.

aimlessly /ˈeɪmləsli/ more aimlessly most aimlessly adv
doelloos
Without an aim, purpose or direction; in an aimless manner.

air /eə̯/ /eː/ /ɛə̯/ /ɛɚ/ /ɛɹ/ /ɛː/ [ɪə̯~eə̯] airs n
lucht
(historical, philosophy, alchemy) understood as one of the four elements of the ancient Greeks and Romans.
(usually, with the) The apparently open space above the ground which this substance fills, (historical) formerly thought to be limited by the firmament but (meteorology) now considered to be surrounded by the near vacuum of outer space.
air
A sense of poise, graciousness, or quality.
(usually, in the plural) Pretension; snobbishness; pretence that one is better than others.
leegte leemte
(informal) Nothing; absence of anything.

air /eə̯/ /eː/ /ɛə̯/ /ɛɚ/ /ɛɹ/ /ɛː/ [ɪə̯~eə̯] v
luchten
(transitive) To bring (something) into contact with the air, so as to freshen or dry it.
luchten uitzenden ventileren verluchten
(transitive) To give voice to, to make public (an opinion etc.).

air ambulance air ambulances n
traumahelikopter
An aircraft (especially a form of helicopter) equipped as an ambulance.

air base air bases n
vliegbasis vliegkamp
(military) A military airport, providing housing and support for aircraft and personnel.

air bed air beds n
luchtbed luchtmatras
A bed that is inflated with air and used as a permanent or temporary bed. They are adjustable, and sometimes portable.

air bubble air bubbles n
luchtbel
A small pocket of air inside a solid, a liquid or surrounded by a colloid within a larger fluid environment.

air cell air cells n
luchtkamer
(medicine) Spaces that contain air in the bones of the skull.

air conditioner air conditioners n
airconditioner klimaatregelaar
A machine that is used to control temperature and humidity in an enclosed space.

air conditioning n
airconditioning airco klimaatregeling
The state of temperature and humidity produced by an air conditioner.
airconditioning klimaatregelaar
An air conditioner or system of air conditioners.

air cover /ˈɛə ˌkʌv.ə/ /ˈɛɹ ˌkʌv.ɚ/ /ˈɛː ˌkʌv.ə/ n
luchtdekking
(military) protection (of land or sea operations) by aircraft

air force /ˈɛə(ɹ) ˌfɔː(ɹ)s/ air forces n
luchtmacht
A branch of the military mainly devoted to air warfare, as opposed to (land) army and (sea) navy.

air guitar air guitars n
luchtgitaar
An imaginary guitar that a listener to (usually rock) music pretends to play.

air gun /ˈeə(ɹ).ɡʌn/ /ˈɛɹ.ɡə/ air guns n
luchtbuks luchtgeweer
A gun that propels a projectile by compressed air.

air one's dirty laundry in public v
de vuile was buiten hangen

air pollution n
luchtvervuiling
The contamination of the atmosphere by noxious gases and particulates.

air pump air pumps n
luchtpomp
A pump that moves air either into or out of something.

air raid air raids n
luchtaanval
An attack on a surface target by aircraft.

air raid siren air raid sirens n
luchtalarm

air resistance air resistances n
luchtweerstand
(physics) The action of friction that slows something moving through air; drag.

air show air shows n
vliegshow
a public display of stunt flying, aerobatics, and historical aircraft.

air strike air strikes n
luchtaanval
(military) An attack on a ground or naval target by one or more aircraft or missiles.

air superiority air superiorities n
luchtoverwicht
(warfare) A dominance in the air power of one side's air forces over the other side's during a military campaign. It is defined in the NATO Glossary as "That degree of dominance in the air battle of one force over another that permits the conduct of operations by the former and its related land, sea, and air forces at a given time and place without prohibitive interference by the opposing force."

air support n
luchtsteun
(military) The act of using aircraft to attack an enemy to assist ground military forces.

air supremacy n
luchtoverwicht
In a war, the most favorable state of control of the air: air superiority so complete that the opposing air force is incapable of effective interference.

air ticket air tickets n
vliegticket
A document issued at time of payment for an airfare, entitling the holder to travel.

air traffic n
luchtverkeer luchtvaartverkeer vliegverkeer
(aviation) the movement of aircraft through the air, and into and out of airports.

air traffic control n
luchtverkeersleiding
A system designed to give assistance to aircraft, to prevent collisions and to manage aircraft flow.

air traffic controller air traffic controllers n
luchtverkeersleider
A person who operates an air traffic control system, to expedite the safe flow of aircraft.

air-conditioned more air-conditioned most air-conditioned adj
airconditioned geklimatiseerd
Equipped with and climate-controlled by air-conditioning; cooled by an air-conditioner.

air-raid shelter air-raid shelters n
schuilkelder
A structure, often a reinforced underground shelter designed to give protection against air raids.

airbag airbags n
airbag luchtzak
(automotive) A protective system in automobiles in which when a crash occurs, a bag containing nitrogen, formed by the explosive decomposition of sodium azide, quickly inflates in front of the driver or passenger, preventing injury to the head. Side air bags, including the back seat passengers, also prevent injury.

airbridge airbridges n
luchtbrug
The route and aircraft used to deliver material by an airlift.

aircraft /ˈɛə.kɹɑːft/ /ˈɛəɹ.kɹæft/ /ˈɛː.kɹɑːft/ /ˈɛːɹ.kɹæft/ aircraft n
luchtvaartuig
A vehicle capable of atmospheric flight due to interaction with the air, such as buoyancy or lift

aircraft carrier aircraft carriers n
vliegdekschip
A warship designed to carry aircraft, serving as a seagoing air base, with a deck on which aircraft can be launched and landed.

aircraft engine aircraft engines n
vliegtuigmotor
Any engine used to propel an aircraft, including jet engines and rocket engines etc.

aircrew aircrews n
vliegtuigbemanning
A group of two or more trained individuals, formed as a team that operates an aircraft.

airdrop airdrops n
dropping
The act of delivering goods, equipment, or personnel by dropping them from an aircraft in flight.

airdrop v
droppen met valschermen afwerpen
To deliver goods, equipment, or personnel by dropping them from an aircraft in flight.

airfield airfields n
vliegveld
(aviation) An open field designated for the taking off and landing of aircraft, but which, unlike an airport, does not necessarily have terminals or paved runways.

airfoil airfoils n
vleugelprofiel
A structure shaped to produce lift when moving in air.

airhorn airhorns n
luchthoorn
A noise-making device that blasts compressed air through a horn

airlift /ˈɛə.lɪft/ airlifts n
luchtbrug
The transportation of troops, civilians or supplies by air, especially in an emergency.
Such a flight.

airlift /ˈɛə.lɪft/ v
per luchtbrug vervoeren
(transitive) To transport (troops etc) in an airlift.

airline airlines n
luchtvaartmaatschappij
A company that flies airplanes to transport people and goods.

airliner airliners n
passagiersvliegtuig lijnvliegtuig
A passenger-carrying aircraft, especially one of a fleet operated by an airline.

airlock airlocks n
druksluis luchtsluis
A sealed, airtight chamber, such as in a manned spacecraft or submarine, used to provide access to and from the sealed area without allowing air out or water in.

airmail /ˈɛə.meɪl/ airmails n
luchtpost airmail
The system of conveying mail using aircraft.

airmass airmasses n
lucht massa
(physics, meteorology) a widespread body of air, the properties of which can be identified as: (a) having been established while that air was situated over a particular region of the Earth's surface (airmass source region) and (b) undergoing specific modifications while in transit away from the source region. An air mass is often defined as a widespread body of air that is approximately homogeneous in its horizontal extent, particularly with reference to temperature and moisture distribution; in addition, the vertical temperature and moisture variations are approximately the same over its horizontal extent.

airplane /ˈeɹˌpleɪ̯n/ /ˈɛəˌpleɪ̯n/ /ˈɛɚˌpleɪ̯n/ /ˈɛːˌpleɪ̯n/ airplanes n
vliegtuig
(chiefly, US, Canada, Philippines) A powered heavier-than-air aircraft with fixed wings.

airplane mode airplane modes n
vliegtuigstand

airport /ˈɛə.pɔːt/ /ˈɛɹ.pɔɹt/ airports n
luchthaven vlieghaven vliegveld
An airfield (an area designated for the takeoff and landing of aircraft), including one or more runways and (for commercial airports) one or more passenger terminals.

airspace airspaces n
luchtruim
(politics, aviation) A specified portion of the atmosphere, especially that under the technical aviation control and/or jurisdiction of a particular state over which territory (and territorial waters) it lies.
(aviation) that part of the sky designated for the sole use of aircraft.
bandbreedte zendruimte
(broadcasting) Space (i.e. a few neighboring frequencies) available for broadcasting within a particular frequency band.

airtight more airtight most airtight adj
hermetisch luchtdicht
Impermeable to air or other gases.
onweerlegbaar sluitend
(figuratively) Having no weak points or flaws.

airtime airtimes n
zendtijd
The duration during which a radio or television program (or part of one) is transmitted.

airworthiness n
luchtwaardigheid
The state of being airworthy.

airworthy airworthier airworthiest more airworthy most airworthy adj
luchtwaardig

aisle /aɪ̯l/ aisles n
vleugel zijbeuk
A wing of a building, notably in a church separated from the nave proper by piers.
gangpad
A clear path through rows of seating.
A clear corridor in a supermarket with shelves on both sides containing goods for sale.
doorgang
Any path through an otherwise obstructed space.

aitch /ˈeɪt͡ʃ/ aitches n
haa
The name of the Latin-script letter H.

ajar /əˈd͡ʒɑɹ/ /əˈd͡ʒɑː/ more ajar most ajar adj
op een kier
Slightly turned or opened.

akimbo /əˈkɪm.boʊ/ /əˈkɪm.bəʊ/ adj
met de handen
With a crook or bend; with the hand on the hip and elbow turned outward.

akin /əˈkɪn/ /ʌˈkɪn/ more akin most akin adj
gelijkaardig verwant
(often, followed by to) Allied by nature; similar; partaking of the same properties; of the same kind.

al dente /æl ˈdɛn.teɪ/ /æl ˈdɛn.ti/ more al dente most al dente adj
al dente
(of pasta, vegetables, rice, beans, etc.) Firm to the bite, cooked just right.

al-Andalus pn
Al-Andalus
(historical) Arabic Spain (from 711–1492 C.E.).

al-Qaeda /æl ˈkaɪdə/ /æl ˈkeɪdə/ /ɑl ˈkaɪdə/ /ˌæl kaɪˈiːdə/ /ˌæl kɑːˈiːdə/ pn
Al Qaida
A worldwide network of militant Sunni Islamic organizations and individuals.

alabaster /ˈæl.əˌbæs.tə/ /ˈæl.əˌbæs.tɚ/ /ˈæl.əˌbɑːs.tə/ adj
albasten
Made of alabaster.

alabaster /ˈæl.əˌbæs.tə/ /ˈæl.əˌbæs.tɚ/ /ˈæl.əˌbɑːs.tə/ alabasters n
albast
A fine-grained white or lightly-tinted variety of gypsum, used ornamentally.

alacrity [əˈlækɹɨti] alacrities n
bereidwilligheid
Eagerness; liveliness; enthusiasm.
vlugheid
Promptness; speed.

alarm /əˈlɑɹm/ /əˈlɑːm/ alarms n
alarmkreet oproep te wapen
A summons to arms, as on the approach of an enemy.
alarm alarmsignaal
Any sound or information intended to give notice of approaching danger; a warning sound to arouse attention; a warning of danger.
alarmstemming
Sudden surprise with fear or terror excited by apprehension of danger; in the military use, commonly, sudden apprehension of being attacked by surprise.
alarm alarmklok wekker
A mechanical device for awaking people, or rousing their attention.

alarm /əˈlɑɹm/ /əˈlɑːm/ v
te wapen roepen
(transitive) To call to arms for defense.
alarm slaan alarmeren te wapen roepen
(transitive) To give (someone) notice of approaching danger, or necessary action; to rouse to vigilance; to put on the alert.
alarmeren beangstigen te wapen roepen verontrusten
(transitive) To surprise with apprehension of danger; to fill with anxiety in regard to threatening evil; to excite with sudden fear.
alarmeren verontrusten
(transitive) To keep in excitement; to disturb.

alarm clock alarm clocks n
wekker
A clock with an alarm that can be set to sound at a determined time.

alas /ɘˈlɛs/ /əˈlæs/ /əˈlɑːs/ interjection
helaas ach en wee
Used to express sorrow, regret, compassion or grief.

alb /alb/ /ælb/ albs n
albe
(Christianity, chiefly, _, Anglicanism, Roman Catholicism) A long, white robe worn by priests and other ministers, underneath most of the other vestments.

albatross /ˈæl.bəˌtɹɑs/ /ˈæl.bəˌtɹɒs/ /ˈæl.bəˌtɹɔs/ albatross albatrosses n
albatros
Any of various large seabirds of the family Diomedeidae ranging widely in the Southern Ocean and the North Pacific and having a hooked beak and long narrow wings.
(golf) A double eagle, or three under par on any one hole, except a par 3 hole.

albeit /ɑlˈbi.ɪt/ /ɔlˈbi.ət/ /ɔːlˈbiː.ɪt/ conjunction
hoewel ofschoon alhoewel
Although, despite (it) being.

albino /alˈbiːnoː/ /ælˈbaɪnoʊ/ /ælˈbiːnəʊ/ adj
albino
Congenitally lacking melanin pigmentation in the skin, eyes, and hair or feathers (or more rarely only in the eyes); born with albinism.

albino /alˈbiːnoː/ /ælˈbaɪnoʊ/ /ælˈbiːnəʊ/ albinoes albinos n
albino
(countable) A person or animal congenitally lacking melanin pigmentation in the skin, eyes, and hair or feathers (or more rarely only in the eyes); one born with albinism.

album /ˈælbəm/ [ˈaɫb̚m̩] alba albums n
album
A book specially designed to keep photographs, stamps, or autographs.
A phonograph record that is composed of several tracks
A jacket or cover for such a phonograph record.
A group of audio recordings, on any medium, intended for distribution as a group.

albumen /ælˈbjuːmən/ /ˈalbjʊmɪn/ /ˈælbjʊmən/ albumens albumina n
eiwit
The white part of an egg; being mostly the protein albumin and water.

alchemist /ˈæl.kə.mɪst/ alchemists n
alchemist alchimist
One who practices alchemy.

alchemy /ˈælkəmi/ alchemies n
alchemie scheikunde
(uncountable) The premodern and early modern study of physical changes, particularly in Europe, Arabia, and China; and chiefly in pursuit of an elixir of immortality, a universal panacea, and/or a philosopher's stone able to transmute base metals into gold, eventually developing into chemistry.

alcid /ˈal.sɪd/ alcids n
alk
(ornithology) A bird of the family Alcidae, including auks, auklets, razorbills, dovekies, guillemots, and puffins.

alcohol /ˈæl.kə.hɑl/ /ˈæl.kə.hɒl/ /ˈæl.kə.hɔl/ /ˈɑl.kə.hɑl/ /ˈɑl.kə.hɔl/ alcohols n
alcohol
(organic compound, countable) Any of a class of organic compounds (such as ethanol) containing a hydroxyl functional group (-OH).
alcohol alcoholische drank sterke drank
(uncountable) Beverages containing ethanol, collectively.

alcohol abuse n
alcoholmisbruik
A self-inflicted form of abuse caused by a person's habitual excessive drinking of alcohol.

alcohol-free adj
alcoholvrij
Containing no alcohol.

alcoholic /ˌæl.kəˈhɑ.lɪk/ /ˌæl.kəˈhɒl.ɪk/ /ˌæl.kəˈhɔ.lɪk/ more alcoholic most alcoholic adj
alcoholisch alcoholhoudend
Of or pertaining to alcohol.
Having more than a trace amount of alcohol in its contents.

alcoholic /ˌæl.kəˈhɑ.lɪk/ /ˌæl.kəˈhɒl.ɪk/ /ˌæl.kəˈhɔ.lɪk/ alcoholics n
alcoholist alcoholicus alcoholiste
A person addicted to alcohol.

alcoholism /ˈælkə(ˌ)hɔˌlɪzəm/ /ˈælkəhɒˌlɪzəm/ alcoholisms n
alcoholisme drankzucht
A chronic disease caused by compulsive and uncontrollable consumption of alcoholic beverages, leading to addiction and deterioration in health and social functioning.

alcove /ˈæl.kəʊv/ alcoves n
alkoof
(architecture) A small recessed area set off from a larger room.

alder /ˈɑldɚ/ /ˈɔldɚ/ /ˈɔːldə/ alders n
els
Any of several trees or shrubs of the genus Alnus, belonging to the birch family.

alder buckthorn alder buckthorns n
sporkehout
A deciduous shrub, Frangula alnus, native to Europe and neighboring areas of Asia and Africa, bearing glossy leaves, flowers in sessile umbels, and inedible red berries that turn black when ripe, and historically used as a laxative and to produce dyes.

alderfly /ˈɔːl.də.flaɪ/ alderflies n
elzenvlieg slijkvlieg
A member of any one of the 66 species of the family Sialidae of megalopteran insects, each specimen of which has a body length not exceeding one inch and possesses long filamentous antennae and four large dark wings.

alderman aldermen n
schepen wethouder
A member of a municipal legislative body in a city or town.

aldosteronism aldosteronisms n
aldosteronisme hyperaldosteronisme
(pathology) A condition, marked by excessive secretion of aldosterone, that gives rise to cardiac difficulties

ale /eɪl/ ales n
donker bier
A beer produced by so-called warm fermentation and not pressurized.

aleatory /ˈeɪ.lɪ.ə.tɔ.ɹi/ /ˈeɪ.lɪ.ə.tə.ɹi/ /ˈæ.lɪ.ə.tɔ.ɹi/ /ˈæ.lɪ.ə.tə.ɹi/ adj
aleatoir aleatorisch
Depending on the throw of a die; random, arising by chance.

alembic /əˈlɛm.bɪk/ alembics n
alambiek
An early chemical apparatus, consisting of two retorts connected by a tube, used to purify substances by distillation.

alert /əˈlɜːt/ /əˈlɝt/ more alert most alert adj
alert waakzaam
Attentive; awake; on guard.

alert /əˈlɜːt/ /əˈlɝt/ alerts n
alarm
An alarm.
waarschuwing
A notification of higher importance than an advisory.

alert /əˈlɜːt/ /əˈlɝt/ v
alarmeren waarschuwen
To give warning to.

alertness /əˈlɝt.nəs/ alertnesses n
waakzaamheid alertheid
The quality of being alert or on the alert

alethic /əˈliːθɪk/ /əˈlɛθɪk/ more alethic most alethic adj
alethisch
(logic) Of or pertaining to the various modalities of truth, such as the possibility or impossibility of something being true.

alewife /ˈeɪlwʌɪf/ /ˈeɪlˌwaɪf/ alewives n
Amerikaanse rivierharing
A migrating North American fish, Alosa pseudoharengus.

alexandrine alexandrines n
alexandrijn
(poetry) A line of poetic meter having twelve syllables, usually divided into two or three equal parts.

alexia /əˈlɛk.si.ə/ alexias n
alexie
(psychiatry) Word blindness, the inability, due to a cerebral disorder, to comprehend or understand writing.

alfalfa /ælˈfælfə/ alfalfas n
luzerne
(uncountable) A plant, principally of Medicago sativa, grown as a pasture crop.

alga /ˈæl.ɡə/ algae n
alg wier
(biology) Any of many aquatic photosynthetic organisms, including the seaweeds, whose size ranges from a single cell to giant kelps and whose biochemistry and forms are very diverse, some being eukaryotic.

algal bloom algal blooms n
algenbloei
A dense spread of algae on the surface of water.

algebra /ˈæl.dʒɪ.bɹə/ /ˈæl.d͡ʒə.bɹə/ /ˈæl.d͡ʒɪ.bɹə/ algebras n
algebra stelkunde
(uncountable, mathematics) Elementary algebra: A system for representing and manipulating unknown quantities (variables) in equations.
(countable, mathematics, algebra) Any of several objects of study in Algebra
(uncountable, medicine, historical, rare) The surgical treatment of a dislocated or fractured bone. Also (countable) : a dislocation or fracture.

algebraic /ˌæl.d͡ʒɪˈbɹeɪ.ɪk/ /ˌæl.d͡ʒɪˈbɹæɪ.ɪk/ more algebraic most algebraic adj
algebraïsch
Of, or relating to, algebra.
(mathematics, of an expression, equation, or function) Containing only numbers, letters, and arithmetic operators.

algid /ˈæl.d͡ʒɪd/ more algid most algid adj
kil koud
(medicine) Cold, chilly; used of low body temperature especially in connection with certain diseases such as malaria and cholera.

algorithm /ˈælɡəɹɪðəm/ /ˈælɡəˌɹɪðəm/ [ˈæɫɡəɹɪðm̩] [ˈæɫɡəˌɹɪðm̩] algorithms n
algoritme
(countable) A collection of ordered steps that solve a mathematical problem. A precise step-by-step plan for a computational procedure that possibly begins with an input value and yields an output value in a finite number of steps.
(loosely) A flowchart illustrating a decision-making process for human users, especially health care professionals.

algorithmic /ˌælɡəˈɹɪðmɪk/ adj
algoritmisch
(mathematics, computing) Of, relating to, or being an algorithm.

alhamdulillah /alˌhamduːlɪˈlɑː/ interjection
alhamdoelillah
Praise be to God; thank God.

alibi /ˈæl.ə.baɪ/ alibis n
alibi
(legal) The plea or mode of defense under which a person on trial for a crime proves or attempts to prove being in another place when the alleged act was committed.
(sometimes, proscribed) An excuse, especially one used to avoid responsibility or blame.

alien /ˈeɪ.li.ən/ more alien most alien adj
buitenlands allochtoon
Not belonging to the same country, land, or government, or to the citizens or subjects thereof; foreign.
vreemd
Very unfamiliar, strange, or removed.
buitenaards
Pertaining to extraterrestrial life; typical of an extraterrestrial creature.

alien /ˈeɪ.li.ən/ aliens n
vreemdeling vreemdelinge
A person, animal, plant, or other thing which is from outside the family, group, organization, or territory under consideration.
buitenlander alien allochtoon ruimtewezen vluchteling vluchtelinge
Any life form of extraterrestrial or extradimensional origin.

alienate /ˈeɪ.li.ə.neɪt/ v
vervreemden
To convey or transfer to another, as title, property, or right; to part voluntarily with ownership of.
To cause one to feel unable to relate.

alienation [ˌeɪli.əˈneɪʃən] alienations n
vervreemden
The act of alienating.
vervreemd
The state of being alienated.
vervreemding
Emotional isolation or dissociation.

alight /əˈlaɪt/ v
afstappen uitstappen
Often followed by from or off: to get off an animal which one has been riding; to dismount; to descend or exit from a vehicle; hence, to complete one's journey; to stop.

alike /əˈlaɪk/ more alike most alike adj
gelijk hetzelfde
Having resemblance or similitude; similar; without difference.

alimony /ˈæl.ə.moʊ.ni/ /ˈæl.ɪ.mə.ni/ alimonies n
alimentatie alimentatiegeld dagelijks brood levensonderhoud onderhoud
(legal, sometimes, pejorative) A court-mandated allowance made to a former spouse by a divorced or legally separated person.

alive /əˈlaɪv/ more alive most alive adj
levend
Having life; living; not dead.
levendig
In a state of action; in force or operation; existent.

alkali /ˈæl.kəˌlaɪ/ alkalies alkalis n
alkali
(chemistry) One of a class of caustic bases, such as soda, soda ash, caustic soda, potash, ammonia, and lithia, whose distinguishing characteristics are dissolving in alcohol and water, uniting with oils and fats to form soap, neutralizing and forming salts with acids, turning to brown several vegetable yellows, and changing reddened litmus to blue.

alkane /ˈæl.keɪn/ alkanes n
alkaan
(organic compound) Any acyclic saturated hydrocarbon (methane, ethane, etc.).

alkyne alkynes n
alkyn
(organic compound) A hydrocarbon containing at least one carbon–carbon triple bond.

all /ɑl/ /ɔl/ /ɔːl/ [oːɫ] [ɔɫ] adv
helemaal alles totaal
Wholly; entirely; completely; totally.
elk stuk
Apiece; each.

all /ɑl/ /ɔl/ /ɔːl/ [oːɫ] [ɔɫ] determiner
al alle
Every individual or anything of the given class, with no exceptions (the noun or noun phrase denoting the class must be plural or uncountable).
heel gans ganse hele
Throughout the whole of (a stated period of time; generally used with units of a day or longer).

all /ɑl/ /ɔl/ /ɔːl/ [oːɫ] [ɔɫ] alls n
alles zich helemaal
(with a possessive pronoun) Everything that one is capable of.

all along adv
allang
(duration, idiomatic) For the entire time; always.

all and sundry pronoun
Jan en alleman
(collectively) All; everyone.

all but adv
bijna welhaast
Very nearly; everything short of. Most often precedes a verb or adjective.

all cats are grey in the dark proverb
bij nacht zijn alle katten grauw
(UK, sometimes, _, vulgar, _, &, _) Sex is enjoyable regardless of the physical attractiveness or social station of one's partner.
(uncommon) Under some circumstances, individual distinctions no longer matter.

all day adv
de hele dag
For the period of an entire day, or at least during all the daytime of a day.

all ears adj
eén en al oor
(idiomatic) Listening intently; fully focused.

all hands on deck interjection
alle hens aan dek
(nautical) An order, on board ship, for all seamen of all watches to muster on deck immediately; normally shortened to "All hands"

all hell breaks loose phraseologicalUnit
de hel breekt los
(idiomatic) The situation becomes chaotic or characterized by conflict or rage.

all in all adv
al met al
(modal, set phrase) Generally, all things considered

all kidding aside adv
alle gekheid op een stokje zonder dollen
(speech act, idiomatic) Used to attempt to make a serious point in a jocular conversation.

all of a sudden /ˌɔl əv ə ˈsʌdən/ adv
plotseling ineens opeens
(set phrase, colloquial) Suddenly, quickly, without warning.

all right /ˌɑlˈɹaɪt/ /ˌɔlˈɹaɪt/ /ˌɔːlˈɹaɪt/ adj
in een goede gezondheid in orde prima
In good health, unharmed.

all right /ˌɑlˈɹaɪt/ /ˌɔlˈɹaɪt/ /ˌɔːlˈɹaɪt/ adv
vrij goed wel degelijk
Fairly well.

all right /ˌɑlˈɹaɪt/ /ˌɔlˈɹaɪt/ /ˌɔːlˈɹaɪt/ interjection
oké goed in orde
Used to affirm, indicate agreement, or consent.
prima
Used to indicate support, favor or encouragement.
dus oké
Used to fill space or pauses.
dus goed
Used as a general lead-in or beginning.

all rights reserved phraseologicalUnit
alle rechten voorbehouden
(idiomatic, legal) The copyright holder of a creative work reserves all copyright-related rights, typically including the right to publish the work, to make derivative works of it, to distribute it, to make profit from it, to license a number of these rights to other people, and to forbid these uses by any unauthorized people, thus being entitled to take legal action against infringement.

all roads lead to Rome proverb
alle wegen leiden naar Rome
(idiomatic) Different paths can take one to the same goal.

all talk and no action n
veel geschreeuw en weinig wol
Speaking, promising, or boasting much, but doing little; overpromising, but underdelivering.

all that glitters is not gold proverb
het is niet alles goud wat er blinkt
Things that appear valuable or worthwhile might not actually be so; things that look nice might not be as good as they look.

all the best interjection
het beste

all the tea in China n
voor niks ter wereld
(idiomatic, hyperbole) Something very valuable or priceless.

all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy proverb
't is een slecht dorp waar het nooit kermis is de boog kan niet altijd gespannen zijn
Too much hard work and not enough leisure time can be unhealthy.

all's fair in love and war proverb
in liefde en oorlog is alles geoorloofd
Unpleasant behavior is acceptable during love and conflict.

all's well that ends well proverb
eind goed, al goed
A happy ending makes up for everything that has gone before.

all-boys adj
jongen
(education, of a school) Providing instruction for male students only.

all-girls adj
meisje
(education, of a school) Providing instruction for female students only.

all-or-nothing adj
hollen of stilstaan

all-rounder all-rounders n
manusje-van-alles
(chiefly, British) A versatile person, able to do many things well; used especially in reference to being good at various sports. [from 1875]
(cricket) A player who is skilled in both batting and bowling.

allative case allative cases n
allatief
(grammatical case) A case used to indicate movement onto, or to the adjacency of something. In English, this is usually expressed by the prepositions to or onto, as in "to the house," "onto the house." Languages that use the allative case include Basque, Dyirbal, Estonian, Finnish, Hungarian, and Lithuanian.

allay /əˈleɪ/ v
bedaren
(transitive) To make quiet or put at rest; to pacify or appease; to quell; to calm.

allegation /ˌæl.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌæl.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ allegations n
aantijging bewering
An assertion, especially an accusation, not necessarily based on facts.

allege /əˈlɛd͡ʒ/ v
beweren
(transitive) To make a claim as justification or proof; to make an assertion without proof.

alleged /əˈlɛdʒd/ /əˈlɛdʒɪd/ adj
verondersteld
Supposed but doubtful.

allegedly adv
vermoedelijk
According to someone's allegation.

allegiance /əˈliː.d͡ʒəns/ allegiances n
getrouwheid trouw aanhang loyaliteit trouwhartigheid
Loyalty to some cause, nation or ruler.

allegorical /ˌæl.ɪˈɡɔɹ.ɪ.kəl/ more allegorical most allegorical adj
allegorisch
of, relating to, or containing allegory

allele /əˈ.liː.l/ /ˈæ.liː.l/ alleles n
allel
(genetics) One of a number of alternative forms of the same gene occupying a given position, or locus, on a chromosome.

allemande allemandes n
allemande
A popular instrumental dance form in Baroque music, and a standard element of a suite, generally the first or second movement.

allergen /ˈælə(ɹ)ˌd͡ʒɛn/ allergens n
allergeen
(medicine) A substance which causes an allergic reaction.

allergic /əˈlɜː.dʒɪk/ /əˈlɝ.d͡ʒɪk/ more allergic most allergic adj
allergisch
Of or pertaining to allergy.
Having an allergy.
(figurative, humorous) Highly averse.

allergist allergists n
allergologe allergoloog
A doctor who specializes in the treatment of allergies.

allergology allergologies n
allergologie
(medicine) The study of the causes and treatment of allergies

allergy /ˈæl.əɹ.d͡ʒi/ [ˈæl.ə.dʒi] [ˈæl.ɚ.d͡ʒi] allergies n
allergie
(pathology, immunology) A disorder of the immune system causing adverse reactions to substances (allergens) not harmful to most and marked by the body's production of histamines and associated with atopy, anaphylaxis, and asthma.
(pathology) Any condition of hypersensitivity to a substance.
Altered susceptibility to a first treatment as exhibited in reaction to a subsequent one.
(informal) An antipathy, as toward a person or activity.

alleviate /əˈli.vi.eɪt/ v
verlichten verzachten milderen temperen
(transitive) To reduce or lessen the severity of a pain or difficulty.

alley /ˈæ.li/ alleys n
steeg doorgang
A narrow street or passageway, especially one through the middle of a block giving access to the rear of lots of buildings.

alley cat alley cats n
straatkat zwerfkat
An urban feral cat.

alliance /əˈlaɪ.əns/ alliances n
alliantie
(uncountable) The state of being allied.
(countable) A union or connection of interests between families, states, parties, etc., especially between families by marriage and states by compact, treaty, or league.

allicin /ˈælɪsən/ allicins n
allicine
(organic compound) An organic compound, diallyl thiosulfinate, obtained from garlic, with a variety of medicinal and antibacterial properties.

allied /əˈlaɪd/ /ˈæl.aɪd/ more allied most allied adj
geallieerd verbonden
Joined as allies.

alligator /ˈæl.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tə/ /ˈæl.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tɚ/ alligators n
alligator
Either of two species of large amphibious reptile, Alligator mississippiensis or Alligator sinensis, in the genus Alligator within order Crocodilia, which have sharp teeth and very strong jaws and are native to the Americas and China, respectively.

alligator clip alligator clips n
krokodillenklem krokodillenbek
(electronics) A spring-loaded metal clip, usually attached to a wire and used to make temporary electrical connections.

allis shad n
elft
A herring-like fish (Alosa alosa), of the eastern Atlantic that migrates to fresh water to spawn.

allocation /ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/ allocations n
allocatie toewijzing
The process or procedure for allocating things, especially money or other resources.

allochthonous /ə.ˈlɒk.θə.nəs/ adj
allochtoon
Originating in a place other than where it is found.

allodial /əˈləʊdiəl/ adj
allodiaal
(usually, historical) Pertaining to land owned by someone absolutely, without any feudal obligations; held without acknowledgement of any superior; allodial title. [from 17th c.]

allomorph /ˈæl.oʊ.mɔɹf/ /ˈæl.ə.mɔɹf/ /ˈæl.ə.mɔːf/ allomorphs n
allomorf
(linguistics) Any of the different phonological representations of a morpheme.

allomorphic /ˌæləˈmɔɹfɪk/ adj
allomorfisch
Pertaining to allomorphism or to allomorphs.

allopatric adj
allopatrische
(biology) Not living in the same territory; geographically isolated and thus unable to crossbreed.

allophone /ˈaləˌfəʊn/ /ˈæləˌfoʊn/ /ˈæləˌfəʉn/ allophones n
allofoon foonvariant stemvariant
(phonology) Any of two or more alternative pronunciations for a phoneme.

allot /əˈlɑt/ /əˈlɒt/ v
verloten
(transitive) To distribute or apportion by (or as if by) lot.
toekennen verdelen
(transitive) To assign or designate as a task or for a purpose.

allotment /əˈlɔt.mɛnt/ allotments n
lot perceel
Something allotted; a share, part, or portion granted or distributed
betoelaging
(legal) The allowance of a specific amount of money or other credit of a particular thing to a particular person.
volkstuin
(British) A plot of land rented from the council for growing fruit and vegetables.

allow /əˈlaʊ/ v
toelaten toestaan laten doen
(ditransitive) To grant, give, admit, accord, afford, or yield; to let one have.
toelaten
(transitive, catenative) To enable; to permit; to grant license to; to consent to.

allowance /əˈlaʊəns/ allowances n
toestemming
(commerce) A customary deduction from the gross weight of goods, differing by country.
speling
(engineering) A planned deviation between an exact dimension and a nominal or theoretical dimension.

allowed /əˈlaʊd/ more allowed most allowed adj
toegestaan
Permitted, authorized. [from 16th c.]

alloy /əˈlɔɪ/ /ˈæ.lɔɪ/ alloys n
legering
A metal that is a combination of two or more elements, at least one of which is a metal, a base metal.

alloy /əˈlɔɪ/ /ˈæ.lɔɪ/ v
legeren
To mix or combine; often used of metals.

allspice allspices n
lontai
(uncountable) A spice; the dried and ground unripe fruit of Pimenta dioica, thought to combine the flavours of several spices, such as cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves.

allude /əˈluːd/ v
alluderen toespelen zinspelen
(intransitive) to refer to something indirectly or by suggestion

allure /əˈl(j)(ʊ)ɚ/ allures n
aantrekkelijkheid
The power to attract, entice; the quality causing attraction.

allure /əˈl(j)(ʊ)ɚ/ v
verleiden
(transitive) To entice; to attract.

alluring /əˈlɔːɹɪŋ/ /əˈlɝɪŋ/ /əˈlʊəɹɪŋ/ /əˈlʊɹɪŋ/ more alluring most alluring adj
aanlokkelijk
Having the power to allure.

allusion /əˈlu.ʒən/ allusions n
toespeling allusie zinspeling
An indirect reference; a hint; a reference to something supposed to be known, but not explicitly mentioned.

allusive /əˈljuː.sɪv/ /əˈluː.sɪv/ more allusive most allusive adj
zinspelend
that contains or makes use of allusions (indirect references or hints)

alluvial /əˈluː.vi.əl/ adj
alluviaal
Pertaining to the soil deposited by a stream.

alluvial plain alluvial plains n
alluviale vlakte
(geography) A plain formed by the deposition of sediment from the periodic flooding of a river.

alluvium alluvia alluviums n
alluvium
soil, clay, silt or gravel deposited by flowing water, as it slows, in a river bed, delta, estuary or flood plain

ally /æˈlaɪ/ /əˈlaɪ/ /ˈælaɪ/ /ˈæˌlaɪ/ allies n
bondgenoot bondgenote
A person who, or organization which, supports a demographic group subject to discrimination and/or misrepresentation but is not a member of the group; specifically (LGBT) , a person who is not a member of the LGBT+ community but is supportive of it.
A person, group, state, etc., which is associated or united by treaty with another for a common (especially military or political) purpose; a confederate.
(figuratively) A person, group, concept, etc., which is associated with another as a helper; an auxiliary; a supporter.

alma mater /ˌælmə ˈmeɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˌælmə ˈmɑːtə(ɹ)/ /ˌɑːlmə ˈmɑːtə(ɹ)/ alma maters almae matres n
alma mater
A school, college or university from which an individual has graduated or attended classes.

almanac [ˈæl-] [ˈɑl.mə.næk] [ˈɒl-] [ˈɔl.mə.næk] [ˈɔːl.mə.næk] almanacs n
almanak
(astronomy, navigation) A book or table listing nautical, astronomical, astrological or other events for the year; sometimes, but not essentially, containing historical and statistical information.

almighty /ɔːlˈmaɪti/ more almighty most almighty adj
almachtig
(sometimes, _, postpositive) Unlimited in might; omnipotent; all-powerful

almond /ˈa(l).mn̩d/ /ˈæ(l).mənd/ /ˈɑ(l).mənd/ /ˈɑː.mənd/ /ˈɔl.mənd/ more almond most almond adj
amandelkleurig
Brownish, resembling the colour of an almond nut.

almond /ˈa(l).mn̩d/ /ˈæ(l).mənd/ /ˈɑ(l).mənd/ /ˈɑː.mənd/ /ˈɔl.mənd/ almonds n
amandelboom
(countable) The tree that produces almonds.
amandel
Other plants that produce almond-like nuts:

almond butter almond butters n
amandelboter
A kind of food paste made from almonds.

almond milk almond milks n
amandelmelk
A milky liquid made from almonds and used as a milk substitute, cooking ingredient or beverage.

almond paste n
amandelpers amandelspijs spijs
A type of confection made from ground almonds and sugar in equal quantities, bound with some syrup or other similar substance in order to form a paste.

almoner /ˈæl.mə.nɚ/ almoners n
aalmoezenier
One who distributes alms, especially the doles and alms of religious houses, almshouses.
One who dispenses alms on behalf of another person.

almost /ɔːɫ.ˈməʊst/ /ˈoʊ.moʊst/ /ˈɑl.moʊst/ /ˈɔl.moʊst/ /ˈɔː(l)məs/ /ˈɔːɫ.məʊst/ [ˈɒːɫmost] adv
bijna vrijwel nagenoeg zo goed als
Very close to, but not quite.

alms /æmz/ /ɑlmz/ /ɑmz/ /ɑːmz/ alms n
aalmoes
Something given to the poor as charity, such as money, clothing or food.

almshouse almshouses n
aalmoezeniershuis

aloe /əˈləʊ.i/ /ˈæ.loʊ/ /ˈæ.ləʊ/ aloes n
aloë
(in the plural) The resins of the tree Aquilaria malaccensis (syn. Aquilaria agallocha), known for their fragrant aroma, produced after infection by the fungus Phialophora parasitica.
Any plant of the large and variable genus Aloe.

alone /ɐˈluŋ/ /əˈloʊn/ /əˈləʊn/ adv
alleen
By oneself; apart from, or exclusive of, others; solo.
Without outside help.

along /əˈlɑŋ/ /əˈlɒŋ/ /əˈlɔŋ/ adv
mee
In company; together.
door
Onward, forward, with progressive action.

along /əˈlɑŋ/ /əˈlɒŋ/ /əˈlɔŋ/ preposition
langs
By the length of; in a line with the length of; lengthwise next to.
In a line with, with a progressive motion on; onward on; forward on.

alongside /əˈlɑŋˌsaɪd/ /əˌlɑŋˈsaɪd/ /əˌlɒŋˈsaɪd/ /əˌlɔŋˈsaɪd/ /əˌlɔŋˈsɑɪd/ preposition
aan de zijde van
Together with or at the same time.

aloof /əˈluːf/ more aloof most aloof adj
afstandelijk gereserveerd terughoudend
Reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish.

aloof /əˈluːf/ more aloof most aloof adv
afstandelijk apart
At or from a distance, but within view, or at a small distance; apart; away.
afstandelijk negatief
Without sympathy; unfavorably.

aloofness aloofnesses n
afstandelijkheid gereserveerdheid
The state of being aloof

alpaca /ælˈpækə/ alpaca alpacas n
alpaca
A sheep-like domesticated animal of the Andes, Vicugna pacos, in the camel family, closely related to the llama, guanaco, and vicuña.

alpenglow /ˈal.pən.ɡləʊ/ /ˈæl.pən.ɡloʊ/ alpenglows n
alpengloei alpengloeien
A rosy or reddish glow seen during sunset or sunrise on the summits of mountains, especially snow-covered mountains on the opposite side of the sun.

alpha /ˈælfə/ [ˈæɫ.fə] alphas n
alfa
The name of the first letter of the Greek alphabet (Α, α), followed by beta. In the Latin alphabet it is the predecessor to A.

alpha male alpha males n
alfamannetje
(zoology, ethology) The dominant male in a group of animals.

alpha privative alpha privatives n
alpha privativum privatieve a
(grammar) The prefix a- (or an- when prefixing a root which begins with a vowel) found in some English words of Greek derivation. It expresses negation or absence. The prefix has cognates in other Indo-European languages, including in- in Latin and un- in English.

alpha radiation n
alfastraling
(physics) The radiation of alpha particles as a result of radioactive decay.

alphabet /ˈæl.fə.bɛt/ /ˈæl.fə.bɪt/ alphabets n
alfabet ABC
The set of letters used when writing in a language.
A writing system in which letters represent phonemes. (Contrast e.g. logography, a writing system in which each character represents a word, and syllabary, in which each character represents a syllable.)

alphabetical /ˌæl.fəˈbɛt.ɪ.kəl/ /ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkəl/ adj
alfabetisch
According to the sequence of the letters of the alphabet.

alphabetical order alphabetical orders n
alfabetische volgorde
The sequence of a collection of items (such as words in a dictionary) arranged in order by position in the alphabet.

alphabetically more alphabetically most alphabetically adv
alfabetisch
(sequence) Arranged in the order of the alphabet.

alphanumeric /ˌæl.fə.n(j)uːˈmɛ.ɹɪk/ adj
alfanumeriek
Consisting of, or limited to, letters and/or numbers, especially the characters A to Z (lowercase and uppercase) and 0 to 9.

alphorn /ˈalp.hɔːn/ alphorns n
alpenhoorn
(musical instruments) A long, curved, wooden horn used by mountain-dwelling herders in the Alps, originally to call cattle but now only as musical instrument in classical and folk tunes.

alpine accentor alpine accentors n
alpenheggenmus
Prunella collaris, a small passerine bird in the family Prunellidae

alpine chough /ˈalpaɪn ˈtʃʌf/ alpine choughs n
alpenkauw
A species of bird in the crow family (Corvidae) (Pyrrhocorax graculus), that breeds locally in the highest mountains of southern Europe, the Alps, across central Asia and India.

alpine skiing n
alpineskiën
(skiing) A sport involving skiing downhill.

already /ɑlˈɹɛdi/ /ɔlˈɹɛdi/ /ɔːlˈɹɛdi/ adv
al reeds alreeds
Prior to some specified time, either past, present, or future; by this time; previously.
al nu al
So soon.

also /ˈɑl.soʊ/ /ˈɔl.soʊ/ /ˈɔːl.səʊ/ adv
ook eveneens tevens
(conjunctive, focus) In addition; besides; as well; further; too. [from 14th c.]

also known as adv
alias oftewel
Used to introduce an alternative name; alias.

alstroemeria /ˌælstɹiˈmiːɹɪ.ə/ alstroemerias n
alstroemeria incalelie
Any member of the genus Alstroemeria of South American flowering plants, the Peruvian lilies.

alt key alt keys n
alt-toets
(computing) A key on a personal computer or terminal keyboard used in combination to alter the function of other keys.

alt-right alt-rights n
alt-right
(countable, rare) A member of the alt-right; an alt-righter.

altar /ˈɑl.tɚ/ /ˈɒl.tə/ /ˈɔl.tɚ/ /ˈɔːl.tə/ altars n
altaar
A table or similar flat-topped structure used for religious rites.

altar boy altar boys n
misdienaar
A boy serving as an acolyte in certain forms of Christianity.

alteration /ɑl.tɚˈeɪ.ʃən/ /ɒl.tə(ɹ)ˈeɪ.ʃən/ /ɔl.tɚˈeɪ.ʃən/ alterations n
verandering
The act of altering or making different.

altercation /ɑltəɹˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌɒl-/ /ˌɔltəɹˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌɔːltəˈkeɪʃn̩/ altercations n
dispuut schermutseling woordenwisseling
(countable) An angry or heated dispute.
(uncountable) Angry or heated disputation.

alterity alterities n
anders zijn
(philosophy, anthropology) Otherness; the entity in contrast to which an identity is constructed.

alternate /ɒl.ˈtɜː(ɹ).nət/ /ˈɑl.tɚ.neɪt/ /ˈɑl.tɚ.nət/ /ˈɒl.tə(ɹ).ˌneɪt/ /ˈɔl.tɚ.neɪt/ /ˈɔl.tɚ.nət/ adj
alternatief
(mathematics) Designating the members in a series, which regularly intervene between the members of another series, as the odd or even numbers of the numerals; every other; every second.

alternate /ɒl.ˈtɜː(ɹ).nət/ /ˈɑl.tɚ.neɪt/ /ˈɑl.tɚ.nət/ /ˈɒl.tə(ɹ).ˌneɪt/ /ˈɔl.tɚ.neɪt/ /ˈɔl.tɚ.nət/ alternates n
plaatsvervanger
(US) A substitute; an alternative; one designated to take the place of another, if necessary, in performing some duty.

alternately /ɔlˈtə(ɹ)nətliː/ /ˈɔl.tɚ.nət.li/ [ɔːlˈtɜɹnətlɪ] adv
beurtelings
In reciprocal succession; succeeding by turns; in alternate order. Synonym: alternatingly

alternating adj
afwisselend wissel
That alternates.
(mathematics, of a series) Having terms that alternate between positive and negative.

alternating current alternating currents n
wisselstroom
(physics) An electric current in which the direction of flow of the electrons reverses periodically.

alternative /ɑl.ˈtɝ.nə.tɪv/ /ɒl.ˈtɜː(ɹ).nə.tɪv/ /ɔl.ˈtɝ.nə.tɪv/ adj
alternatief
Relating to a choice between two or more possibilities.

alternative fact alternative facts n
alternatief feit
(politics, media) Something presented as a fact for reasons of political expediency; a fiction, a falsehood, a lie. [since the late 2010s]

alternative medicine alternative medicines n
alternatieve geneeswijze
Any of various medical methods and practices used in place of, or as well as, conventional medicine.

alternator alternators n
alternator wisselstroomgenerator
(electrical engineering) An electric generator which produces alternating current through mechanical means.

although /ɑlˈðoʊ/ /ɔlˈðoʊ/ /ɔːlˈðəʊ/ conjunction
hoewel ofschoon alhoewel
Though, even though, in spite of or despite the fact that: introducing a clause that expresses a concession.
hoewel maar
But, except.

altimeter /ælˈtɪm.ɪ.tɚ/ altimeters n
hoogtemeter
An apparatus for measuring altitude.

altitude /ˈælt.ɪˌtjuːd/ /ˈælt.ɪˌtuːd/ /ˈælt.ɪˌt͡ʃuːd/ altitudes n
hoogte
The absolute height of a location, usually measured from sea level.
(geometry) The distance measured perpendicularly from a figure's vertex to the opposite side of the vertex.
(astronomy) The angular distance of a heavenly body above our Earth's horizon.

alto /ˈæl.toʊ/ /ˈæl.təʊ/ alti altos n
alt
A musical part or section higher than tenor and lower than soprano, formerly the part that performed a countermelody above the tenor or main melody.
A person or musical instrument that performs the alto part.

alto saxophone alto saxophones n
altsaxofoon
A member of the saxophone family of woodwind instruments that is smaller than the tenor saxophone but larger than the soprano saxophone, with a range of D♭3 to A♭5 or similar.

alto saxophonist alto saxophonists n
altsaxofonist

altogether /ɔl.tuˈɡɛð.ɚ/ /ɔː.tuːˈɡɛð.ə(ɹ)/ /ɔːl.təˈɡɛð.ə/ /ɔːl.tʊˈɡɛð.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈɑl.təˌɡɛð.ɚ/ /ˈɔl.təˌɡɛð.ɚ/ adv
geheel totaal zonder uitzondering
Completely, wholly, or without exception.
al met al kortom
On the whole; with everything considered.

altoist altoists n
altist
A person playing alto saxophone or some other alto instrument.

altruism /ˈæl.tɹu.ɪz.əm/ altruisms n
altruïsme onbaatzuchtigheid
Regard for others, both natural and moral without regard for oneself; devotion to the interests of others; brotherly kindness.
(biology, sociobiology) Action or behaviour that benefits another or others at some cost to the performer.

altruistic /ˌæl.tɹuˈɪs.tɪk/ /ˌɑl.tɹuˈɪs.tɪk/ more altruistic most altruistic adj
altruïstisch
Regardful of others; beneficent; unselfish

alum /ˈæl.əm/ alums n
aluin
(chemistry) Any similar double sulphate in which either or both of the potassium and aluminium is wholly or partly replaced by other univalent or tervalent cations. [from 17th c.]

aluminium /əˈluːmɪnəm/ /ˌæl.(j)uˈmɪn.i.əm/ /ˌæl.(j)uˈmɪn.jəm/ /ˌæl.(j)ʊˈmɪn.i.əm/ /ˌæl.(j)ʊˈmɪn.jəm/ /ˌɛl.(j)ɘˈmɘn.jɘm/ aluminiums n
aluminium
A light, silvery metal extracted from bauxite, and a chemical element (symbol Al) with an atomic number of 13.

aluminium oxide n
aluminiumoxide
(inorganic compound) The solid, Al2O3, commonly known as alumina; it occurs as bauxite, sapphire, ruby and other forms; it is used in the manufacture of ceramics

always /ˈɑl.weɪz/ /ˈɔl.weɪz/ /ˈɔl.wiz/ /ˈɔl.wəz/ /ˈɔləs/ /ˈɔː(l).weɪz/ /ˈɔːl.wɪz/ [-wɪz] [ˈɑɫ.weɪz] [ˈɒː(ɫ)we(ɪ)z] [ˈɔ.wez] [ˈɔˑɪ̯z] adv
altijd steeds altoos immer
At all times; throughout all time; since the beginning.
altijd steeds telkens
Constantly during a certain period, or regularly at stated intervals (opposed to sometimes or occasionally).

alyssum alyssums n
schildzaad
Any of several plants, of the genus Alyssum, mostly of Eurasian origin, that have racemes of white or yellow flowers.

amalgam /əˈmæl.ɡəm/ amalgams n
amalgaam
(metallurgy) An alloy containing mercury.

amalgamation /əˌmælɡəˈmeɪʃən/ amalgamations n
amalgamatie vermenging versmelting
The process of amalgamating; a mixture, merger or consolidation.
legering
(specifically) The production of an alloy of mercury and another metal, especially used in antiquity to extract gold and silver from ores.
mengsel mix
The result of amalgamating; a mixture or alloy.

amanita /ˌæməˈnaɪtə/ amanitas n
vliegenzwam
Any of very many agaric mushrooms, of the genus Amanita, most of which are very poisonous.

amanuensis /əˌmænjuˈɛnsɪs/ amanuenses n
kopiist schrijver op dictaat secretaris
One employed to take dictation, or copy manuscripts.
stenograaf
A clerk, secretary or stenographer, or scribe.

amaranth /-ɹænt/ /ˈæməɹænθ/ /ˈæməˌɹænθ/ amaranths n
amarant
Any of various herbs of the genus Amaranthus.
The characteristic purplish-red colour of the flowers or leaves of these plants.

amaretto amaretti amarettos n
amaretto
(uncountable, countable) A sweet-bitter liqueur originating from Italy (but also produced in Turkey), flavored with almonds and a secret blend-specific mix of some 200 ingredients such as the pits from apricots, peaches, cherries or other stone fruits.

amateur /ˈæ.mə.tə/ /ˈæ.mə.tɚ/ /ˈæ.mə.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈæ.mə.t͡ʃʊɚ/ amateurs n
niet-professioneel
amateur
A person attached to a particular pursuit, study, science, or art (such as music or painting), especially one who cultivates any study, interest, taste, or attachment without engaging in it professionally.
Someone who is unqualified or insufficiently skillful.

amateurish /ˈæ.mə.tjʊɚ.ɪʃ/ /ˈæ.mə.t͡ʃʊɚ.ɪʃ/ more amateurish most amateurish adj
amateuristisch
(pejorative) Suggesting or reflecting the efforts of an amateur; not seeming professional or polished.

amazement /əˈmeɪz.mənt/ amazements n
verwondering
(uncountable) The condition of being amazed; a state of overwhelming wonder, as from surprise or sudden fear, horror, or admiration; astonishment.

amazing /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/ [əˈmeɪ̯zɪŋ] more amazing most amazing adj
verbluffend prachtig wonderbaarlijk
Causing wonder and amazement; very surprising.

amazingly /əˈmeɪzɪŋli/ more amazingly most amazingly adv
geweldig
In an amazing manner; in a way that causes amazement; wonderfully.
verbazingwekkend
Difficult to believe; strange but true.
opvallend
To a wonder-inspiring extent.

ambarella /ˌam.bəˈɹɛlə/ /ˌæm.bəˈɹɛlə/ /ˌæm.bɚˈɛlə/ ambarellas n
ambarella pomme de cythère
The fruit of this tree.

ambassador /æmˈbæs.ə.də(ɹ)/ /æmˈbæs.ə.dɚ/ /æmˈbæs.əˌdɔɹ/ ambassadors n
ambassadeur gezant
A minister of the highest rank sent to a foreign court to represent there his sovereign or country. (Sometimes called ambassador-in-residence)
ambassadeur gezant ambassadrice
An official messenger and representative.

ambassadress ambassadresses n
ambassadrice
A female ambassador.
ambassadeursvrouw
The wife of an ambassador.

amber /ˈam.bə/ /ˈæm.bɚ/ more amber most amber adj
amberkleurig amberkleurige
Of a brownish yellow colour, like that of most amber.

amber /ˈam.bə/ /ˈæm.bɚ/ ambers n
barnsteen amber
A hard, generally yellow to brown translucent or transparent fossil resin from extinct coniferous trees of the pine genus, used for jewellery, decoration and later dissolved as a binder in varnishes. One variety, blue amber, appears blue rather than yellow under direct sunlight. [from 15th c.]
amber barnsteengeel barnsteenkleur
A yellow-orange colour.
oranje
(British) The intermediate light in a set of three traffic lights, which when illuminated indicates that drivers should stop short of the intersection when safe to do so. See also yellow light.

amber seed amber seeds n
amberzaad bisamkorrel muskuszaad

ambergris /ˈæm.bə.ɡɹɪs/ /ˈæm.bɚ.ɡɹis/ /ˈæm.bɚ.ɡɹɪs/ ambergrises n
amber
A solid, waxy, flammable substance of a dull grey or blackish color, produced in the intestines of the sperm whale. It is used in perfumes.

ambiance /ˈæm.bi.əns/ /ˈɑm.bi.ɑns/ /ˈɒm.bi.ɒns/ ambiances n
sfeer
A particular mood or atmosphere of an environment or surrounding influence.

ambidextrous /ˌæm.biˈdɛk.stɹəs/ /ˌæm.bɪˈdɛk.stɹəs/ more ambidextrous most ambidextrous adj
tweehandig
Having equal ability in both hands; in particular, able to write equally well with both hands.

ambigram ambigrams n
ambigram
A calligraphic design that may be read as the same word or phrase (or sometimes different words or phrases) when oriented in two different ways, usually when reflected along a vertical or horizontal axis or when rotated through 180 degrees.

ambiguity /æm.bɪˈɡjuː.ɪ.ti/ /ˌæm.bəˈɡjuː.ə.ti/ ambiguities n
dubbelzinnigheid ambiguïteit
(countable) words or statements that are open to more than one interpretation, explanation or meaning, especially if that meaning cannot be determined from its context.

ambiguous /æmˈbɪɡ.ju.əs/ /æmˈbɪɡ.jʉ.əs/ [ɛəmˈbɪɡ.ju.əs] more ambiguous most ambiguous adj
onduidelijk vaag
dubbelzinnig ambigu meerduidig
Open to multiple interpretations.

ambition /æmˈbɪʃ.ən/ ambitions n
ambitie eerzucht
(uncountable, countable) Eager or inordinate desire for some object that confers distinction, as preferment, honor, superiority, political power, or fame; desire to distinguish one's self from other people.
(countable) An object of an ardent desire.

ambitious /æmˈbɪʃ.əs/ ambitiouser ambitiousest more ambitious most ambitious adj
ambitieus eerzuchtig
(of a person or their character) Having or showing ambition; wanting a lot of power, honor, respect, superiority, or other distinction.
eerzuchtig
(followed by "of" or the infinitive) Very desirous

ambivalence /æmˈbɪvələns/ ambivalences n
ambivalentie
The coexistence of opposing attitudes or feelings (such as love and hate) towards a person, object or idea.

ambivalent /æmˈbɪv.ə.lənt/ more ambivalent most ambivalent adj
ambivalent ambivalente
Simultaneously experiencing or expressing opposing or contradictory feelings, beliefs, or motivations.

amble /ˈæm.bəl/ v
slenteren
(intransitive) To stroll or walk slowly and leisurely.

ambrosia /æmˈbɹoʊʒə/ ambrosias n
ambrozijn godenbrood
Any fungus of a number of species that insects such as ambrosia beetles carry as symbionts, "farming" them on poor-quality food such as wood, where they grow, providing food for the insect.

ambulance /ˈæm.bjə.ləns/ /ˈæm.bjəˌlæns/ ambulances n
ambulance ziekenwagen ziekenauto
An emergency vehicle designed for transporting seriously ill or injured people to a hospital. [1854]

ambulatory /-bjʊ-/ /ˈam.bjə.ləˌtoɹ.i/ /ˌæm.bjəˈleɪ.tɹi/ more ambulatory most ambulatory adj
ambulant
Of, relating to, or adapted to walking.
(medicine) Performed on or involving an outpatient.

ambulatory /-bjʊ-/ /ˈam.bjə.ləˌtoɹ.i/ /ˌæm.bjəˈleɪ.tɹi/ ambulatories n
ambulant ambulante

ambush /ˈæm.bʊʃ/ ambushes n
hinderlaag
An attack launched from a concealed position.

ameliorate /əˈmiːli.əɹeɪt/ v
verbeteren amelioreren
(transitive) To make better, or improve, something perceived to be in a negative condition.

amen /eɪˈmɛn/ /ɑːˈmɛn/ /ˈeɪ.mɛn/ adv
amen
At the end of religious prayers: so be it.
In many Abrahamic religious texts and creeds: certainly, verily.

amen /eɪˈmɛn/ /ɑːˈmɛn/ /ˈeɪ.mɛn/ interjection
amen
An expression of strong agreement, often in the phrase "Amen to that!"

amen /eɪˈmɛn/ /ɑːˈmɛn/ /ˈeɪ.mɛn/ amens n
beaming

amenable /əˈmiːnəbəl/ /əˈmɛn.ə.bəl/ more amenable most amenable adj
aanspreekbaar gevoelig toegankelijk
Willing to respond to persuasion or suggestions.

amend /əˈmɛnd/ v
aanpassen corrigeren verbeteren
(transitive) To make better; improve.
verbeteren
(intransitive) To become better.
(obsolete, intransitive) To be healed, to be cured, to recover (from an illness).
amenderen
(transitive) To make a formal alteration (in legislation, a report, etc.) by adding, deleting, or rephrasing.

amenity /əˈmiːnəti/ /əˈmɛnəti/ amenities n
aangenaamheid geriefelijkheid
Pleasantness.
voorziening
A thing or circumstance that is welcome and makes life a little easier or more pleasant.
faciliteit
(cartography) A unit pertaining to the infrastructure of a community, such as a public toilet, a postbox, a library, etc.

amenorrhoea /əˌmɛnəˈɹiːə/ /ˌeɪmɛnəˈɹiːə/ amenorrhoeae amenorrhoeas n
amenorroe
(medicine) Absence of menstrual discharge.

americium /ˌæməˈɹɪsiəm/ americiums n
americium
The chemical element (symbol Am) with an atomic number of 95.

amethyst /ˈæm.ə.θɪst/ amethysts n
amethist
A transparent purple to violet variety of quartz with traces of manganese, used as a gemstone.

amicable /ˈæ.mɪ.kə.bəl/ more amicable most amicable adj
goedhartig vriendelijk
Showing friendliness or goodwill.

amice amices n
amict
A hood, or cape with a hood, made of or lined with grey fur, formerly worn by the clergy.

amid /əˈmɪd/ preposition
te midden van
In the middle of; in the center of; surrounded by.

amidoxime amidoximes n
amidoxim
(organic chemistry) Any oxime in which one of the substituents (R') is an amino group

amidships /əˈmɪd.ʃɪps/ more amidships most amidships adv
midscheeps
(nautical) In the middle of a ship, either longitudinally or laterally.

amino acid amino acids n
aminozuur
(organic chemistry) Any organic compound containing both an amino and a carboxylic acid functional group.
(biochemistry) Any of the twenty naturally occurring α-amino acids (having the amino, and carboxylic acid groups on the same carbon atom), and a variety of side chains, that combine, via peptide bonds, to form proteins.

aminoacyl aminoacyls n
aminoacyl
(organic chemistry) Any of class of organic radicals, formed by the removal of a hydroxyl group from an amino acid.

ammeter ammeters n
ampèremeter stroommeter
A device that measures the magnitude of an electric current, especially one calibrated in amperes.

ammonia /əˈmoʊn.jə/ ammonias n
ammoniak
(inorganic compound) A gaseous compound of hydrogen and nitrogen, NH3, with a pungent smell and taste.

ammonium /əˈmoʊni.əm/ ammoniums n
ammonium
(inorganic chemistry) The univalent NH4+ cation, derived by the protonation of ammonia

ammonium chloride n
salmiak salmiakzout
(inorganic compound) A water-soluble salt of ammonia and hydrochloric acid, having the formula NH4Cl.

ammonium nitrate n
ammoniumnitraat
(inorganic compound) The ammonium salt of nitric acid, NH4NO3; it is used in fertilizers and explosives (notoriously in improvised explosive devices, though its main importance is as an explosive in its own right and in mixtures such as amatol and ANFO).

ammunition /ˌæmjuˈnɪʃən/ ammunitions n
munitie ammunitie schietvoorraad
Articles used in charging firearms and ordnance of all kinds; as powder, balls, shot, shells, percussion caps, rockets, etc.

amnesia /æmˈniːz.i.ə/ /æmˈniːʒə/ /ˌæmˈniʒə/ amnesias amnesiæ n
amnesie geheugenverlies
(pathology) Loss of memory; forgetfulness.

amnesty /ˈæm.nɪ.sti/ amnesties n
vergeetachtigheid vergetelheid
Forgetfulness; cessation of remembrance of wrong; oblivion.
amnestie
An act of the sovereign power granting oblivion, or a general pardon, for a past offense, as to subjects concerned in an insurrection.

amnion /ˈæm.ni.ɑːn/ /ˈæm.nɪ.ɒn/ amnia amnions n
amnion
(anatomy) The innermost membrane of the fetal membranes of reptiles, birds, and mammals; the sac in which the embryo is suspended.

amniotic fluid amniotic fluids n
vruchtwater
(zoology) In placental mammals, a fluid contained within the amnion membrane that surrounds a developing embryo or fetus.

amoeba /əˈmiːbə/ amoebae amoebas n
amoebe
(biology) A member of the genus Amoeba of unicellular protozoa that moves by means of temporary projections called pseudopodia.

amoebiasis amoebiases n
amoebedysenterie amoebiasis
(medicine) An infectious disease caused by the parasitic protozoan Entamoeba histolytica; amoebic dysentery.

among /əˈmɒŋ/ /əˈmʌŋ/ preposition
onder tussen
Denotes a mingling or intermixing with distinct or separable objects. (See Usage Note at amidst.)

amongst /əˈmʌŋst/ preposition
tussen onder
Denotes a mingling or intermixing with distinct or separable objects. See usage note at amidst.

amorality amoralities n
amoraliteit
Lack or absence of morality.

amorous /ˈæ.mə.ɹəs/ /ˈæ.mɹəs/ more amorous most amorous adj
amoureus
Inclined or having a propensity to love, or to sexual enjoyment.
amoureuze
Of or relating to, or produced by, love.
verliefd
(dated) Affected with love; in love; enamored.

amorphous /eɪˈmɔ(ɹ)fəs/ /əˈmɔ(ɹ)fəs/ more amorphous most amorphous adj
vormeloos amorf
Lacking a definite form or clear shape.
ongestructureerd
(by extension) Lacking organization or unity.
amorf vormeloos
(physics) In the non-crystalline solid state of a typically crystalline solid.

amortization /əˌmɔɹtəˈzeɪʃən/ /əˌmɔːtaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /əˌmɔːtəˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌæmɚtəˈzeɪʃən/ amortizations n
afschrijving amortisatie
The reduction of loan principal over a series of payments.

amount /əˈmaʊnt/ amounts n
hoeveelheid bedrag saldo
The total, aggregate or sum of material (not applicable to discrete numbers or units or items in standard English).
hoeveelheid
A quantity or volume.

amount /əˈmaʊnt/ v
bedragen komen op uitkomen op
(intransitive, followed by to) To total or evaluate.

ampere /ˈæmˌpɛər/ /ˈæmˌpɪər/ /ˌæmˈpɪər/ amperes n
ampère
A unit of electrical current, the standard base unit in the International System of Units; colloquially amp. Abbreviation: amp, Symbol: A

amphetamine /æmˈfɛt.ə.miːn/ /æmˈfɛt.əm.ɪn/ amphetamines n
amfetamine
(informal) Any mixture of the two amphetamine enantiomers, dextroamphetamine and levoamphetamine.

amphibian /æmˈfɪbɪən/ more amphibian most amphibian adj
amfibisch
Of or relating to the class Amphibia.

amphibian /æmˈfɪbɪən/ amphibians n
amfibie
An animal of the Amphibia; any four-legged vertebrate that does not have amniotic eggs, living both on land and in water.
amfibie amfibievoertuig
A vehicle which can operate on land and water. See Wikipedia article on "Amphibious aircraft"

amphibious [æmˈfɪbi.əs] adj
amfibisch
Capable of functioning on land or in water.

amphibrach /ˈam.fɪ.bɹak/ amphibrachs n
amfibrachys
(prosody) A metrical foot in modern prosody, consisting of three syllables, the middle one of which is stressed (e.g. Jamaica).

amphictyony amphictyonies n
amphictionie
A religious foundation or co-operative shared between Greek city states during the classical period, typically to support the temple or cult of a deity shared by the city states. Also used academically to refer to similar arrangements in non-Greek cultures.

amphitheatre /ˈæm.fəˌθi.(j)ə.tɚ/ /ˈæm.pəˌθi.(j)ə.tɚ/ /ˈæmfiˌθiːətə/ /ˈæmfɪˌθiːətə/ /ˈæmfɪˌθɪətə/ amphitheatres n
amfitheater
An open, outdoor theatre (which may be a theatre in the round, or have a stage with seating on only one side), especially one from the classical period of ancient Greece or Rome, or a modern venue of similar design.

amphora /æmˈfɔ(ː)ɹə/ /ˈæmfəɹə/ amphorae amphorai amphoras n
amfoor amfora
(chiefly, _, historical) A large vessel, especially a thin-necked clay vat used in ancient Greece and Rome for storing and transporting wine and oil.

amphoteric more amphoteric most amphoteric adj
amfoteer
(chemistry) Having the characteristics of both an acid and a base, and capable of reacting as either; amphiprotic. [from 1832]

ample /ˈæm.pəl/ ampler amplest adj
abondant overvloedig rijkelijk voorhanden

amplification /ˌæmplɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ amplifications n
amplificatie

amplifier /ˈæm.plə.faɪ.ə/ /ˈæm.plə.faɪ.ɚ/ /ˈæm.plə.faɪɹ/ amplifiers n
versterker
Anything that amplifies, or makes something larger or more intense.
(electronics) An appliance or circuit that increases the strength of a weak electrical signal without changing the other characteristics of the signal.

amplitude /ˈæm.plɪ.tud/ amplitudes n
omvang
The measure of something's size, especially in terms of width or breadth; largeness, magnitude.

amplitude modulation amplitude modulations n
amplitudemodulatie
(radio) A method of sending information by modifying (modulating) the intensity (amplitude) of a carrier wave.

ampoule /ˈæm.pjuːl/ /ˈæm.puːl/ ampoules n
ampul
A small hermetically sealed vial, often used to contain a sterile solution suitable for injection.

amputate /ˈæmpjʊteɪt/ v
amputeren afzetten
To surgically remove a part of the body, especially a limb. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

amputation /ˌæmpjʊˈteɪʃən/ amputations n
amputatie
surgical removal of all or part of a limb, etc.

amputee /ampjʊˈtiː/ amputees n
geamputeerde
A person who has had one or more limbs removed.

amulet /ˈæm.jə.lɪt/ amulets n
amulet
A kind of protective charm or ornament, often bearing magical symbols, worn for protection against ill will, negative influences, or evil spirits.

amuse /əˈmjuːz/ v
amuseren
(transitive) To entertain or occupy (someone or something) in a pleasant manner; to stir (an individual) with pleasing emotions.
To cause laughter or amusement; to be funny.

amusement /əˈmjuzmənt/ amusements n
amusement vertier
(uncountable) Entertainment.

amusement park amusement parks n
attractiepark pretpark
A commercially-operated collection of rides, games and other entertainment attractions.

amylase /ˈæmɪleɪs/ amylases n
amylase
(enzyme) Any of a class of digestive enzymes, present in saliva and also contributed to the gut by the exocrine pancreas, that break down complex carbohydrates such as starch into simpler sugars such as glucose.

amyotrophic lateral sclerosis n
amyotrofische laterale sclerose
(neurology, pathology) A chronic, progressive disease characterized by degeneration of the central nervous system and the loss of voluntary muscle control.

an /ən/ /ˈæn/ [ˈɛən] article
een
(all article senses).

an arm and a leg arms and legs n
een rib uit het lijf
(idiomatic, hyperbole) Usually used after the verb cost, but also often charge, pay, and spend: a very high price for an item or service; an exorbitant price

an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth proverb
oog om oog, tand om tand
(idiomatic) compensation for injury caused by a person, in the form of inflicting of an identical injury on that person.

anabolism /ə.ˈnæ.bə.ˌlɪ.zəm/ anabolisms n
anabolisme
The constructive metabolism of the body, as distinguished from catabolism.

anachronism /əˈnæ.kɹə.nɪ.z(ə)m/ anachronisms n
anachronisme
A chronological mistake; the erroneous dating of an event, circumstance, or object. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]
A person or thing which seems to belong to a different time or period of time. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

anachronistic /əˌnæk.ɹəˈnɪs.tɪk/ more anachronistic most anachronistic adj
anachronistisch
Erroneous in date; containing an anachronism; in a wrong time; not applicable to or not appropriate for the time.
(of a person) Having opinions from the past; preferring things or values of the past; behind the times; overly conservative.

anaconda /ˌænəˈkɒndə/ anacondas n
anaconda
Any of various large nonvenomous snakes of the genus Eunectes, found mainly in northern South America. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

anacrusis /anəˈkɹuːsɪs/ anacruses n
opmaat
(music) An unstressed note or notes before the first strong beat (or downbeat) of a phrase.

anagnorisis anagnorises n
anagnorisis
The moment in the plot of a drama in which the hero makes a discovery that explains previously unexplained events or situations; a denouement.

anagram /ˈæ.nə.ɡɹæm/ anagrams n
anagram letterkeer
(of words) A word or phrase that is created by rearranging the letters of another word or phrase.

anal /ˈeɪ.nəl/ more anal most anal adj
anaal
(not comparable) Of, related to, intended for or involving the anus. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]
(psychoanalysis) Of the stage in psychosexual development when the child's interest is alleged to be concentrated on the anal region. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

anal fin anal fins n
anaalvin
(ichthyology) A fin located on the underside of a fish behind the anus.

anal sex n
anale seks
A sexual activity involving stimulation of a sexual partner's anus or rectum, especially by penetration.

analemma /ˌæn.əˈlɛm.ə/ analemmas analemmata n
analemma
A figure-eight curve that results when the Sun's position in the sky is plotted out over the year at the same hour of mean solar time every day. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

analgesic /ˌæn.l̩ˈd͡ʒiː.sɪk/ /ˌæn.l̩ˈd͡ʒiː.zɪk/ analgesics n
pijnstiller
(pharmacology) Any medicine, such as aspirin, that reduces pain, especially without inducing a loss of other sensation. (Contrast anesthetic.)

anally more anally most anally adv
anaal
Involving the anus.

analog /ˈæ.nə.lɑɡ/ /ˈæ.nə.lɒɡ/ /ˈæ.nə.lɔɡ/ adj
analoog
(of a device or system) In which the value of a data item (such as time) is represented by a continuous(ly) variable physical quantity that can be measured (such as the shadow of a sundial).

analogous /əˈnæl.ə.dʒəs/ /əˈnæl.ə.ɡəs/ more analogous most analogous adj
analoog analoge
Having analogy, the status of an analogue; corresponding to something else; bearing some resemblance or similar proportion (often followed by "to".)

analogy /əˈnæləd͡ʒi/ analogies n
analogie
A relationship of resemblance or equivalence between two situations, people, or objects, especially when used as a basis for explanation or extrapolation.

analysis /æˈnɑ.lə.sɪs/ /əˈnæləsɪs/ /əˈnælɪsɪs/ analyses n
analyse ontleding
(countable) Decomposition into components in order to study (a complex thing, concept, theory etc.).
analyse
(uncountable, mathematics) A broad field of study in modern mathematics (often mentioned alongside algebra) which developed out of the calculus, concerned with the behavior of functions, sequences, series, limits, metric spaces, measures and more.
(countable, chemistry) The process of breaking down a substance into its constituent parts, or the result of this process.

analyst /ˈænəlɪst/ analysts n
analist analiste
Someone who analyzes.
psycho-analist psycho-analiste
(psychiatry) A practitioner of psychoanalysis.

analyze /ˈæn.lɑɪz/ /ˈæn.ə.laɪz/ /ˈæn.ə.lɑɪz/ [ˈɛən.ə.laɪz] [ˈɛːn.ə.laɪz] v
analyseren
(transitive) To examine in such a manner as to ascertain the elements or nature of the thing examined; as, to analyze a fossil substance, to analyze a sentence or a word, or to analyze an action to ascertain its morality.

anamnesis /ˌænæmˈniːsɪs/ anamneses n
anamnese
(medicine) The medical history of a patient.

anapest /ˈæ.nə.piːst/ /ˈæ.nə.pɛst/ anapests n
anapest
(prosody) In qualitative meter, a metrical foot consisting of three syllables, two unstressed and one stressed.
(prosody) In quantitative meter, a metrical foot consisting of three syllables, two short and one long.
(prosody) A fragment, phrase or line of poetry or verse using this meter.

anaphor /ˈæ.nə.fɔɹ/ /ˈæ.nə.fɔː/ /ˈæ.nə.fə/ anaphora anaphors n
anafoor anafora
(linguistics) An expression referring to another expression. In stricter uses, an expression referring to something earlier in the discourse or, even more strictly, only reflexive and reciprocal pronouns.

anaphora /ænəˈfɔɹə/ /ənˈæfəɹə/ anaphora anaphoras anaphors n
anafoor anafora
(figure of speech) The repetition of a phrase at the beginning of phrases, sentences, or verses, used for emphasis.
(linguistics) An expression that refers to a preceding expression.

anaphylactic shock anaphylactic shocks n
anafylactische shock
A severe and rapid systemic allergic reaction to an allergen, constricting the trachea and causing generalized vasodilation.

anaphylaxis anaphylaxes n
anafylaxie

anarchic /ænˈɑɹ.kɪk/ /ænˈɑː.kɪk/ /əˈnɑɹ.kɪk/ /əˈnɑː.kɪk/ more anarchic most anarchic adj
anarchistisch
Relating to, supporting, or likely to cause anarchy.
Chaotic, without law or order.

anarchism /ˈanəkɪz(ə)m/ /ˈænəɹˌkɪzəm/ /ˈæˌnɑɹˌkɪzəm/ anarchisms n
anarchisme
A political and philosophical belief that all forms of involuntary rule or government are undesirable, unnecessary, or unethical, and as such that society would function without a state.
A belief that proposes the abolition of hierarchy and authority in most forms.

anarchist /ˈæn.ɑɹ.kɪst/ /ˈæn.ə.kɪst/ anarchists n
anarchist
One who believes in or advocates the absence of hierarchy and authority in most forms (compare anarchism), especially one who works toward the realization of such.

anarcho-capitalism n
anarchokapitalisme
(politics, economics) A political and economic philosophy that advocates the elimination of the state and other coercive institutions in favour of individual self-ownership and free market.

anarcho-syndicalism n
anarchosyndicalisme
A branch or field of anarchism that focuses on the abolition of capitalism through the organization of revolutionary worker syndicates.

anarchy /ˈæn.ɑɹ.ki/ /ˈæn.ə.ki/ [ˈɛən.ɑɹ.ki] anarchies n
anarchie regeringsloosheid
(countable) A chaotic and confusing absence of any form of political authority or government.

anathema /əˈnæθəmə/ anathemas anathemata n
banvloek vervloeking
(ecclesiastical, historical) A ban or curse pronounced with religious solemnity by ecclesiastical authority, often accompanied by excommunication; something denounced as accursed. [from early 17th c.]
vervloeking verwensing
(literary) An imprecation; a curse; a malediction.

anatid anatids n
eendachtige
(zoology) Any member of the family Anatidae of ducks and close relatives.

anatomical /æn.ə.ˈtɒm.ɪ.kəl/ /æn.ə.ˈtɔm.ɪ.kəl/ /æn.əˈtɑ.mɪ.kəl/ adj
anatomisch
Of or relating to anatomy or dissection.

anatomical snuffbox anatomical snuffboxes n
anatomische snuifdoos
(anatomy) A triangular deepening on the radial, dorsal aspect of the hand, bounded by extensor pollicis longus and extensor pollicis brevis.

anatomy /əˈnæt.ə.mi/ anatomies n
anatomie ontleedkunde
The art of studying the different parts of any organized body, to discover their situation, structure, and economy.

ancestor /ˈæn.sɛs.tə/ /ˈæn.sɛs.tɚ/ ancestors n
voorouder
One from whom a person is descended, whether on the father's or mother's side, at any distance of time; a progenitor; a forefather.
voorloper
An earlier type; a progenitor

ancestor worship n
manisme vooroudercultus voorouderverering
(anthropology, religion) Veneration of the spirits of one’s ancestors.

ancestry /ˈæn.sɛs.tɹi/ ancestries n
afstamming voorouders
birth to a noble or high-ranking family, or to someone of honorable descent.

anchor /ˈæŋ.kə/ /ˈæŋ.kɚ/ anchors n
anker
(nautical) A tool used to moor a vessel to the bottom of a sea or river to resist movement.
Any instrument serving a purpose like that of a ship's anchor, such as an arrangement of timber to hold a dam fast; a device to hold the end of a bridge cable etc.; or a device used in metalworking to hold the core of a mould in place.
(television) An anchorman or anchorwoman.

anchor /ˈæŋ.kə/ /ˈæŋ.kɚ/ v
ankeren verankeren
To connect an object, especially a ship or a boat, to a fixed point.
houvast bieden
To provide emotional stability for a person in distress.
een TV programma coördineren, bij mekaar praten
To perform as an anchorman or anchorwoman.

anchorage /ˈæŋkəɹɪd͡ʒ/ anchorages n
ankerplaats rede ree
(nautical) A fee charged for anchoring.
The act of anchoring, or the condition of lying at anchor.

anchorite anchorites n
anachoreet heremiet kluizenaar
One who lives in isolation or seclusion, especially for religious reasons; hermit.

anchorman anchormen n
nieuwsanker nieuwslezer
(television, radio) The main host of a television or radio program, particularly one relating to the broadcast of news.
(athletics) The most reliable runner in a relay team, usually the one that runs last.

anchovy /ænˈt͡ʃoʊ.vi/ /ænˈt͡ʃəʊ.vi/ /ˈæn.t͡ʃə.vi/ /ˈæn.t͡ʃəʊ.vi/ anchovies n
ansjovis
Any small saltwater fish of the Engraulidae family, consisting of 160 species in 16 genera, of which the genus Engraulis is widely sold as food.

ancient /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/ ancienter ancientest more ancient most ancient adj
antiek oeroud
Having lasted from a remote period; having been of long duration; of great age, very old.
eertijds eeuwenoud oeroud weleers
Existent or occurring in time long past, usually in remote ages; belonging to or associated with antiquity; old, as opposed to modern.

ancient history n
klassieke geschiedenis oudheid
A period of history generally seen as occurring before the Middle Ages, that is, before the fall of the Roman Empire. Includes Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome.
eeuwen geleden geleden tijd lang geleden
(idiomatic) That which happened a long time ago and not worth discussing any more.

ancillary /ænˈsɪl.ə.ɹi/ /ˈæns.əˌlɛɹ.iː/ more ancillary most ancillary adj
ondergeschikt ondersteunend
Subordinate; secondary; auxiliary.

and /n̩/ /n̩d/ /æn/ /ænd/ /ən/ /ənd/ /ɛn/ /ɛnd/ conjunction
en
Used to connect certain numbers: connecting units when they precede tens (not dated); connecting tens and units to hundreds, thousands etc. (now often omitted in US); to connect fractions to wholes. [from 10th c.]
(now, colloquial, or, literary) Used to connect more than two elements together in a chain, sometimes to stress the number of elements.

and how /ˈænd ˈhaʊ/ phraseologicalUnit
en hoe!
(idiomatic) Used to strongly confirm the preceding utterance.

and so forth phraseologicalUnit
enzovoort enzovoorts enz. en zo voorts
(idiomatic) Indicates that a list continues in a similar manner.

and then some phraseologicalUnit
en nog wat
(idiomatic, colloquial) Used to confirm preceding utterance, while implying that what was said or asked is an understatement

and/or /ˈændɔː(ɹ)/ conjunction
en/of
Joins two alternatives to mean either or both; indicates that inclusive or is meant where or alone might be taken to mean exclusive or.

andalusite andalusites n
andalusiet
(mineral) An aluminium nesosilicate mineral, Al2SiO5.

andiroba andirobas n
Surinaamse mahonie krapboom
Any of the South and Central American trees of the genus Carapa, especially Carapa guianensis.

andiron /ˈændaɪə(ɹ)n/ andirons n
vuurbok
(usually, in plural) A utensil for supporting wood when burning in a fireplace, one being placed on each side

androgynous /ænˈdɹɑd͡ʒ.ən.əs/ /ænˈdɹɒd͡ʒ.ɪn.əs/ more androgynous most androgynous adj
tweeslachtig androgyn hermafrodiet
Possessing qualities of both sexes.

android /ˈænˌdɹɔɪd/ more android most android adj
androïde
Possessing human qualities.

android /ˈænˌdɹɔɪd/ androids n
androïde
A robot that is designed to look and act like a human being (not necessarily a male one).

andrologist andrologists n
androloog mannenarts
(medicine) A person who studies andrology.

androsexual androsexuals n
androseksueel
An androsexual person, or other androsexual organism.

anecdote /ˈæ.nɪk.doʊt/ anecdotes n
anekdote
An account which supports an argument, but which is not supported by scientific or statistical analysis.
A previously untold secret account of an incident.

anechoic /æn.ɛ.ˈ koʊ.ɪk/ /æn.ɛ.ˈ kəʊ.ɪk/ more anechoic most anechoic adj
anechoïsch echovrij galmvrij
(acoustics) Lacking echoes; that absorbs sound.

anemia /əˈnimi.ə/ anemiae anemias anemiæ n
bloedarmoede anemie
(American spelling, uncountable, pathology) A medical condition in which the capacity of the blood to transport oxygen to the tissues is reduced, either because of too few red blood cells, or because of too little hemoglobin, resulting in pallor and fatigue.
anemie
(countable, pathology) A disease or condition that has anemia as a symptom.

anemic /ʌˈni.mɪk/ more anemic most anemic adj
anemisch
Of, pertaining to, or suffering from anemia.

anemograph anemographs n
anemograaf
(obsolete, or, historical) An anemometer that makes a graphical recording.

anemometer /ænɪˈmɑmətɚ/ /ænɪˈmɒmətə/ /ænɪˈmɒmɪtə/ anemometers n
anemometer windkrachtmeter windmeter
(meteorology) An instrument for measuring and recording the speed of the wind, a windmeter.

anemone /əˈnɛm.ə.ni/ /əˈnɛn.ə.mi/ anemones n
anemoon
Any plant of the genus Anemone, of the Ranunculaceae (or buttercup) family, such as the windflower.

anesthesia /ˌæn.əsˈti.ʒə/ /ˌæn.əsˈθi.ʒə/ /ˌæn.əsˈθiːz.i.ə/ anesthesias n
anesthesie verdoving
(medicine, American spelling, Canadian spelling) An artificial method of preventing sensation, used to eliminate pain without causing loss of vital functions, by the administration of one or more agents which block pain impulses before transmitted to the brain.

anesthetic /ˌænəsˈtɛtɪk/ /ˌænəsˈθɛtɪk/ more anesthetic most anesthetic adj
verdovend
Causing anesthesia; reducing pain sensitivity.

anesthetic /ˌænəsˈtɛtɪk/ /ˌænəsˈθɛtɪk/ anesthetics n
verdoving
(American spelling, medicine) A substance administered to reduce the perception of pain or to induce numbness for surgery and may render the recipient unconscious.

anesthetize /æˈniːs.θə.taɪz/ /əˈniːs.θə.taɪz/ /əˈnɛs.θə.taɪz/ /əˈnɛs.θɪ.taɪz/ v
verdoven
(transitive) To administer anesthesia to: to render unfeeling or unconscious through the use of narcotic substances, usually either alcohol or pharmaceutical drugs.

aneurysm /ˈan.jʊɹ.ɪz.əm/ /ˈæn.jəɹ.ɪz.əm/ aneurysms n
aneurysma aderverwijding
(pathology) An abnormal blood-filled swelling of an artery or vein, resulting from a localized weakness in the wall of the vessel.

aneurysmatic adj
aneurysmatisch
(medicine) Describing a blood vessel that has an aneurysm; aneurysmal

anew /əˈnjuː/ /əˈnu/ adv
opnieuw
(literary, poetic, _, or, _, formal) Again, once more; afresh, in a new way, newly.

anfractuosity anfractuosities n
breuklijn kronkel
A winding channel or crevice, such as occur in the depths of the sea or in mountains.
hersenkronkel
One of the fissures (sulci) separating the convolutions of the brain, or, by analogy, in the mind.

angel /ˈeɪn.d͡ʒəl/ /ˈeɪn.d͡ʒɛl/ /ˈæn.d͡ʒəl/ angels n
engel
An incorporeal and sometimes divine messenger from a deity, or other divine entity, often depicted in art as a youthful winged figure in flowing robes.
(Abrahamic tradition) One of the lowest order of such beings, below virtues.
A person having the qualities attributed to angels, such as purity or selflessness.

angel maker angel makers n
engeltjesmaakster engeltjesmaker
(historical, euphemism) An illicit abortionist.

angel of death angels of death n
doodsengel engel des doods worgengel
A personification of death in fiction, art, mythology, or religion.

angel shark angel sharks n
zee-engel
A member of the unusual genus Squatina of sharks with flattened bodies and broad pectoral fins resembling skates or rays. There are approximately 16 known species, which are the only members of their taxonomic genus, family and order. They occur worldwide in temperate and tropical seas.

angelic /ænˈd͡ʒɛlɪk/ more angelic most angelic adj
engelachtig
Belonging to, or proceeding from, angels; resembling, characteristic of, or partaking of the nature of, an angel.

angelica angelicas n
engelwortel
A tall plant, with hollow stems, genus Angelica, especially garden angelica (Angelica archangelica).

angelize v
zalig verklaren
(transitive) To raise to the state of an angel; to render angelic.

angelology angelologies n
angelologie
The study of angels. Angels have been grouped into nine categories or “choirs,” from lowest to highest: angel, virtue, archangel, power, principality, dominion, throne, cherub, and seraph.

anger /ˈæŋɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈæŋɡɚ/ angers n
woede boosheid
A strong feeling of displeasure, hostility, or antagonism towards someone or something, usually combined with an urge to harm, often stemming from perceived provocation, hurt, or threat.

anger management n
agressiebeheersing woedebeheersing
The ability for a person to control his/her temperament, particularly in stressful situations; to show proper behavior and/or disagree appropriately without losing control of one's emotions.

angina pectoris /ænˈdʒaɪnə ˈpɛktəˌɹɪs/ /ˈændʒɪnə ˈpɛktəˌɹɪs/ n
angina pectoris
(cardiology, disease) Intermittent crushing chest pain caused by reversible myocardial ischemia.

angioedema /ˌænd͡ʒiəʊ.ɪˈdiːmə/ angioedemas n
angio-oedeem
(pathology) Swelling of the lower layers of the skin, often around the mouth, or of the mucosa or submucosa of the mouth or throat which can appear quickly in response to an allergen or due to other conditions

angiopathy angiopathies n
angiopathie
(pathology) Any disease of the blood vessels.

angioplasty /ˈæn.d͡ʒi.əʊ.plæs.ti/ angioplasties n
dotterbehandeling
(surgery) The mechanical widening of a narrowed or totally obstructed blood vessel generally caused by atheroma.

angklung angklungs n
angkloeng
A percussion instrument, originally from Indonesia, made of two bamboo tubes attached to a bamboo frame.

angle /ˈæŋ.ɡəl/ angles n
hoek
(geometry) A figure formed by two rays which start from a common point (a plane angle) or by three planes that intersect (a solid angle).
(geometry) The measure of such a figure. In the case of a plane angle, this is the ratio (or proportional to the ratio) of the arc length to the radius of a section of a circle cut by the two rays, centered at their common point. In the case of a solid angle, this is the ratio of the surface area to the square of the radius of the section of a sphere.
A corner where two walls intersect.
invalshoek standpunt
A viewpoint; a way of looking at something.

angle /ˈæŋ.ɡəl/ v
hengelen
(intransitive, figurative) To try to catch fish with a hook and line.

angle bracket angle brackets n
hoekanker
Any of a number of angle-shaped brackets.

angle grinder angle grinders n
haakse slijper flex
A usually hand-held grinder which uses a pair of internal gears to place the rotational axis of the grinding or cutting wheel perpendicular to that of the driving motor.

anglicise /ˈæŋɡlɪsaɪz/ v
verengelsen
(transitive) To make English, as to customs, culture, pronunciation, spelling, or style.
(intransitive) To become English.

anglicism /ˈæŋɡləˌsɪzəm/ anglicisms n
anglicisme
An Englishism: a word or other feature originating in the English language that has been borrowed by another language.

angora /æŋˈɡɔːɹə/ angoras n
angorakonijn
A rabbit belonging to the Angora rabbit breed, one of the oldest domestic breeds of rabbits in the world, raised chiefly in Europe for its silky and long hair (a subspecies of the European rabbit, Oryctolagus cuniculus).

angry /ˈæŋ.ɡɹi/ angrier angriest more angry most angry adj
boos kwaad
Displaying or feeling anger.

angst /æŋ(k)st/ n
angst
A feeling of acute but vague anxiety or apprehension often accompanied by depression, especially philosophical anxiety.

angstrom /ˈæŋstɹəm/ /ˈæŋstɹʌm/ /ˈɔŋstɹəm/ angstroms n
ångström
(physics) A unit of length equal to 10−10 meters (that is, one ten-billionth of a meter), approximately the size of an atom, and denoted by the symbol Å, used especially to measure the wavelength of electromagnetic radiation or distances between atoms.

anguish /ˈæŋ.ɡwɪʃ/ anguishes n
doodsangst lijden agonie doodsstrijd martelgang
Extreme pain, either of body or mind; excruciating distress.

anguish /ˈæŋ.ɡwɪʃ/ v
lijden
(intransitive) To suffer pain.
martelen
(transitive) To cause to suffer pain.

angular /-lɑɹ/ /ˈæŋ.ɡju.lɚ/ more angular most angular adj
hoekig
Having an angle or angles; forming an angle or corner.

angular acceleration angular accelerations n
hoekversnelling
(classical mechanics) The rate of change of angular velocity, often represented by α.

angular momentum angular momenta n
impulsmoment
(physics) The vector product that describes the rotary inertia of a system about an axis and is conserved in a closed system. For an isolated rigid body, it is a measure of the extent to which an object will continue to rotate in the absence of an applied torque.

angular velocity angular velocities n
hoeksnelheid
(mathematics, physics) The angle turned, per unit time, by a body rotating about an axis; the rate of rotation through an angle.

anhedonia /ˌan.hɪˈdəʊ.nɪə/ /ˌæn.hiˈdoʊ.ni.ə/ anhedonias n
anhedonie
(symptom, psychiatry) The inability to feel pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable, such as exercise, hobbies, music, sexual activities or social interactions.

anhinga anhingas n
Amerikaanse slangenhalsvogel
(zoology) A fish-eating bird (Anhinga anhinga) of North America with a thin, pointed bill and a long, thin neck.

anhydrous more anhydrous most anhydrous adj
watervrij vochtvrij
Having little or no water.
(chemistry) Having no water of crystallization.

aniconism /ænˈaɪkənɪzəm/ n
aniconisme
A prohibition against artists depicting religious figures such as divinities, prophets, or anything that can be worshiped.

anilingus /ˌeɪnɪˈlɪŋɡəs/ n
anilingus baffen rimmen
The stimulation of the anus using the tongue and lips.

animal /ˈæn.ə.məl/ /ˈæn.ɪ.məl/ adj
dierlijk dierlijke
Of or relating to animals.

animal /ˈæn.ə.məl/ /ˈæn.ɪ.məl/ animals n
dier beest
(science) Any eukaryote of the clade Animalia; a multicellular organism that is usually mobile, whose cells are not encased in a rigid cell wall (distinguishing it from plants and fungi) and which derives energy solely from the consumption of other organisms (distinguishing it from plants).
(loosely) Any member of the kingdom Animalia other than a human.
beest dier
(figuratively) A person who behaves wildly; a bestial, brutal, brutish, cruel, or inhuman person.

animal fat animal fats n
dierlijk vet
Any fat rendered from the tissue of an animal.

animal kingdom n
dierenrijk
(biology) The regnum Animalia; the set of all animals.

animal magnetism n
magnetiseur
(mesmerism) A magnetic fluid or ethereal medium said to reside in the bodies of animate beings.

animal rights n
dierenrechten
Certain fundamental rights that animals are entitled to, such as the right to be spared undue suffering.

animate /ˈæn.ə.meɪt/ /ˈæn.ə.mət/ /ˈæn.ɪ.meɪt/ /ˈæn.ɪ.mət/ more animate most animate adj
bezield
(grammar) Inflected to agree with an animate noun or pronoun.

animated cartoon animated cartoons n
tekenfilm
Any of several types of film / movie, the frames of which are drawn by hand in order to give a sense of movement when projected in rapid sequence.

animation /æn.əˈmeɪ.ʃən/ animations n
animatie
(animation, in the sense of a cartoon) A sequence of still drawings or inanimate objects displayed in rapid succession to create the illusion of movement in motion pictures or computer graphics; the object (film, computer game, etc.) produced
(linguistics) conversion from the inanimate to animate grammatical category

anime /ˈæn.ɪ.meɪ/ /ˈæn.ɪ.mə/ anime animes n
anime
(uncountable) An artistic style originating in, and associated with, Japanese animation, and that has also been adopted by a comparatively low number of animated works from other countries.
(countable) An animated work that originated in Japan, regardless of the artistic style.

animosity /æn.əˈmɑs.ɪ.ti/ animosities n
verbittering
Violent hatred leading to active opposition; active enmity; energetic dislike.

anion /ˈænˌaɪ.ɑn/ /ˈænˌaɪ.ɒn/ /ˈænˌaɪ.ən/ anions n
anion
A negatively charged ion.

anisakiasis n
anisakiasis haringwormziekte
(pathology) The disease caused by infection with Anisakis worms (usually through eating raw fish), characterised by violent abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting.

anise /æˈnis/ /əˈnis/ /əˈniːz/ /ˈæn.ɪs/ anises n
anijs
An umbelliferous plant (Pimpinella anisum) growing naturally in Egypt, and cultivated in Spain, Malta, etc., for its carminative and aromatic seeds, which are used as a spice. It has a licorice scent.

aniseed /ˈæ.nɪ.sid/ aniseeds n
anijszaad
(countable, and, uncountable) The seed-like fruit of the anise, used in baking and in the flavouring of liqueurs such as ouzo.

anisotropy anisotropies n
anisotropie
The property of being directionally dependent.

ankle /ˈæŋ.kəl/ ankles n
enkel
The skeletal joint which connects the foot with the leg; the uppermost portion of the foot and lowermost portion of the leg, which contain this skeletal joint.

ankle monitor ankle monitors n
enkelband
A device that individuals under house arrest or parole are often required to wear to track their location. It is attached to the person's ankle.

anklebone /ˈaŋk(ə)lbəʊn/ anklebones n
sprongbeen
The bone of the ankle, forming the lower part of the ankle joint and joining with the tibia and fibula.

anklet anklets n
enkelband
A piece of jewelry/jewellery, resembling a bracelet but worn around the ankle.

ankylosis ankyloses n
ankylose
(anatomy) The growing together of bones to form a single unit.

annals /ˈæn.əlz/ n
annalen
A relation of events in chronological order, each event being recorded under the year in which it happened.
A periodic publication, containing records of discoveries, transactions of societies, etc.
annalen jaarboeken
Historical records; chronicles; history.

annatto annattos n
koesoewé orleaanboom
(countable) A tropical American evergreen shrub, Bixa orellana; the lipstick tree; the fruit of the tree.

annealing annealings n
gloeien
The heating of solid metal or glass to high temperatures and cooling it slowly so that its particles arrange into a defined lattice to remove residual stress.

annex /əˈnɛks/ /ˈænɛks/ annexes n
bijlage
An addition, an extension.
aanhangsel
An appendix to a book or document.
uitbouw
An addition or extension to a building.

annex /əˈnɛks/ /ˈænɛks/ v
annexeren inlijven
To add something to another thing, especially territory; to incorporate.

annexation annexations n
annexatie
Addition or incorporation of something, or territories that have been annexed.

annihilate /əˈnaɪə.leɪt/ v
vernietigen
To reduce to nothing, to destroy, to eradicate.

annihilation /əˌnaɪ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/ annihilations n
vernietiging
The act of destroying or otherwise turning into nothing, or nonexistence.

anniversary /ˌænəˈvɝs(ə)ɹi/ /ˌænɪˈvɜːs(ə)ɹi/ /ˌænɪˈvɝs(ə)ɹi/ anniversaries n
jubileum jaardag
A day that is an exact number of years (to the day) since a given significant event occurred. Often preceded by an ordinal number indicating the number of years.

annosity /əˈnəʊsɪtɪ/ n
ouderdom
(rare) Fullness of years; great length of life; agedness; lengthiness of life span.

announce /əˈnaʊn(t)s/ /əˈnaʊns/ /ˈæ.naʊns/ v
aankondigen verkondigen declareren verkonden
(transitive) To give public notice of, especially for the first time; to make known.
declareren uitspreken verklaren
(transitive) To pronounce; to declare by judicial sentence.

announcement /əˈnaʊns.mɛnt/ announcements n
bekendmaking aankondiging
That which conveys what is announced.

announcer /əˈnaʊnsə/ /əˈnaʊnsɚ/ announcers n
omroeper
One who makes announcements.

annoy /əˈnɔɪ/ v
ergeren vervelen
(transitive) To disturb or irritate, especially by continued or repeated acts; to bother with unpleasant deeds.

annoyance /əˈnɔɪəns/ annoyances n
ergernis
(countable) That which annoys.
(countable) An act or instance of annoying.
(uncountable) The psychological state of being annoyed or irritated.

annoying /əˈnɔɪ.ɪŋ/ more annoying most annoying adj
irritant storend vervelend
Causing irritation or annoyance; troublesome; vexatious.

annoying /əˈnɔɪ.ɪŋ/ v
vervelend ergerlijk
causing irritation or annoyance; troublesome; vexatious

annual /ˈæn(j)ɪu̯.əl/ /ˈæn.ju.əl/ /ˈæn.jəl/ adj
jaarlijks jaarlijkse
Of, for, or relating to a whole year, often as a recurring cycle; determined or reckoned by the year; accumulating in the course of a year; performed, executed, or completed over the course of a year. See also circannual.

annual aberration annual aberrations n
jaarlijkse aberratie
(astronomy) A deviation due to the Earth's orbital motion.

annual accounts n
jaarrekening
(accounting) The complete accounting record for a fiscal year.

annual report annual reports n
jaarverslag
(legal) In business law, a comprehensive report on a the activities of a company throughout the preceding year, generally produced in compliance with requirements established by government agencies.

annually /ˈæn.ju.ə.li/ /ˈæn.jʊə.li/ adv
jaarlijks
Once every year without fail, yearly

annuity /əˈn(j)uɪti/ annuities n
lijfrente lijfrenteverzekering
(insurance, pensions) A right to receive amounts of money regularly over a certain fixed period, in perpetuity, or, especially, over the remaining life or lives of one or more beneficiaries.

annul /əˈnʌl/ v
annuleren
(transitive) To formally revoke the validity of.
annuleren ontbinden
(transitive) To dissolve (a marital union) on the grounds that it is not valid.

annulment /əˈnʌl.mənt/ annulments n
annulatie annulering annullering herroeping tenietdoening
An act or instance of annulling.
nietigverklaring vernietiging
(legal) An invalidation of something, especially a legal contract.
nietigverklaring ontbinding
(legal) A legal (notably judicial) declaration that a marriage is invalid; the procedure leading to it.
vernietiging
(archaic) Total destruction.

annulus /-li/ /ˈænjəlaɪ/ /ˈænjələs/ /ˈænjʊlaɪ/ /ˈænjʊləs/ annuli annuluses n
annulus cirkelring
(botany) A structure surrounding a sporangium (or part of it) which shrinks and causes it to rupture for spore dispersal; specifically, in a fern: a structure around about two-thirds of the sporangium consisting of differentially thick-walled cells which dry and distort the sporangium; and in a moss: a complete ring of cells around the tip of the sporangium which dissolves to cause the tip to detach.
cirkelring
(geometry) The region in a plane between two concentric circles of different radii.
(topology) Any topological space homeomorphic to the region in a plane between two concentric circles of different radii.

anoa /əˈnoʊə/ anoas n
anoa
Either of two related species of small Indonesian water buffalo similar in appearance to deer; Bubalus quarlesi or Bubalus depressicornis.

anodontia /æn.ə(ʊ)ˈdɒn.tɪ.ə/ /ˌæn.əˈdɑn.ʃi.ə/ /ˌæn.əˈdɑn.ʃə/ anodontias n
anodontie
(dentistry, teratology) The congenital absence of some or all primary or permanent teeth, caused by a rare genetic disorder.

anoint /əˈnɔɪnt/ v
zalven
(transitive) To smear or rub over with oil or an unctuous substance; also, to spread over, as oil.
(transitive) To apply oil to or to pour oil upon, etc., as a sacred rite, especially for consecration.

anomalous /əˈnɑmələs/ /əˈnɒmələs/ /əˈnɔmələs/ more anomalous most anomalous adj
abnormaal
Deviating from the normal; marked by incongruity or contradiction; aberrant or abnormal.

anomaly /əˈnɑ.mə.li/ /əˈnɒm.ə.lɪ/ /əˈnɔm.ə.lɪ/ anomalies n
anomalie afwijking abnormaliteit
A deviation from a rule or from what is regarded as normal; an outlier.
onregelmatigheid rariteit
Something or someone that is strange or unusual.
anomalie
(science) Any event or measurement that is out of the ordinary regardless of whether it is exceptional or not.
(astronomy) Any of various angular distances.
afwijking anomalie misvorming
(biology) A defect or malformation.
anomalie onregelmatigheid
(dated) An irregularity or disproportion.

anomie /a.noʊ̯.ˈmi/ /ˈæn.ə.mi/ anomies n
anomie wetteloosheid
Alienation or social instability caused by erosion of standards and values.

anonymity /ænəˈnɪmɪti/ anonymities n
anonimiteit
(uncountable) The quality or state of being anonymous. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

anonymization anonymizations n
anonimisering
The act or process of making anonymous, of hiding or disguising identity.

anonymize v
anonimiseren
(transitive) To make or render anonymous (especially to remove personally identifying data).

anonymous /əˈnɑ.nə.məs/ /əˈnɒn.ə.məs/ /əˈnɔn.ə.məs/ more anonymous most anonymous adj
naamloos onbenoemd
(not comparable) Lacking a name; not named, for example an animal not assigned to any species.
anoniem naamloos
(not comparable) Without any name acknowledged of a person responsible
(not comparable) Of unknown name; whose name is withheld

anopia anopias n
anopia anopie anopsia anopsie
(medicine) State or condition of sightlessness, often due to medical reasons.

anorexia /ænəˈɹɛksi.ə/ anorexias n
anorexie anorexia
Loss of appetite, especially as a result of disease.

anorexia nervosa n
anorexia nervosa
An eating disorder characterized by self-starvation due to an irrational fear of gaining weight.

anosognosia anosognosias n
anosognosie
The inability of a person to recognize his or her own illness or handicap.

another /æˈnʌð.ə(ɹ)/ /æˈnʌð.ɚ/ /əˈnʌð.ə(ɹ)/ /əˈnʌð.ɚ/ determiner
nog een
One more/further, in addition to a former number; a second or additional one, similar in likeness or in effect.
een andere
Not the same; different.

anoxia /ænˈɑk.si.ə/ /ænˈɒk.sɪ.ə/ /æˈnɑk-/ /æˈnɒk-/ anoxias n
anoxie
(ecology, pathology) A condition in which a body tissue or an environment is severely or totally deprived of oxygen; severe hypoxia.

anseriform anseriforms n
eendvogel
Any bird of the order Anseriformes

answer /ˈan.sə/ /ˈæn.sə/ /ˈæn.sɚ/ /ˈɑːn.sə/ [ˈeən.sə] [ˈeən.sɚ] [ˈeːnsə ~ ˈɛːnsə] [ˈɐːnsə] answers n
antwoord
(legal) A document filed in response to a complaint, responding to each point raised in the complaint and raising counterpoints.

answer /ˈan.sə/ /ˈæn.sə/ /ˈæn.sɚ/ /ˈɑːn.sə/ [ˈeən.sə] [ˈeən.sɚ] [ˈeːnsə ~ ˈɛːnsə] [ˈɐːnsə] v
beantwoorden
(ambitransitive) To suit a need or purpose satisfactorily.
To correspond to; to be in harmony with; to be in agreement with.
antwoorden beantwoorden
To be or act in conformity, or by way of accommodation, correspondence, relation, or proportion; to conform; to correspond; to suit; usually with to.
antwoorden
(obsolete) To be or act as an equivalent to, or as adequate or sufficient for; to serve for; to repay.

answering machine answering machines n
antwoordapparaat
A device that automatically records voice mail from unanswered telephone calls.

ant /ænt/ /ɑːnt/ /ɛnt/ [eənt] [ɛənt] [ɛːnt] ants n
mier
Any of various insects in the family Formicidae in the order Hymenoptera, typically living in large colonies composed almost entirely of flightless females.

antagonize v
antagoneren tegenwerken
(transitive) To work against; to oppose (especially to incite reaction)

anteater /ˈæntˌitɚ/ /ˈæntˌiːtə/ anteaters n
miereneter
Any of several animals of South and Central America, in suborder Vermilingua, which are noted for eating ants and termites which they catch with their long sticky tongues.

antebellum /ˌæn.tiˈbɛl.əm/ adj
vooroorlogs
Of the time period prior to a war.

antecedent /ˌæntɪˈsiːdənt/ adj
voorafgaand vroeger
Earlier, either in time or in order.

antecedent /ˌæntɪˈsiːdənt/ antecedents n
antecedent voorafgaande
Any thing that precedes another thing, especially the cause of the second thing.
voorouder
An ancestor.
antecedent
(grammar) A word, phrase or clause referred to by a pronoun.
(logic) The conditional part of a hypothetical proposition, i.e. p \rightarrow q, where p is the antecedent, and q is the consequent.
(math) The first term of a ratio, i.e. the term a in the ratio a:b, the other being the consequent.

antechinus antechinuses n
breedvoetbuidelmuizen
Any member of any on of the species of the genus Antechinus, small carnivorous marsupials that resemble shrews.

antedate /ˈæntiˌdeɪt/ v
antedateren
To assign a date to a document or action earlier than the actual date.

antediluvian /-tə-/ /ˌæn.ti.dəˈlu.vi.ən/ /ˌæn.tə(ˌ)daɪˈlu.vi.ən/ /ˌæn.tɪ.dɪˈluː.vɪ.ən/ [-ɾi-] [-ɾə-] more antediluvian most antediluvian adj
antediluviaal behorend tot de tijd voor de zondvloed
(biblical) Belonging or pertaining to, or existing in, the time prior to the great flood described in Genesis, or (by extension) to a great or destructive flood or deluge described in other mythologies.
antiek prehistorisch
(by extension) Of animals and plants: long extinct; prehistoric.
zeer ouderwets
Of attitudes, ideas, etc.: extremely old-fashioned, especially to a laughable extent; antiquated.

antelope /ˈæn.tə.loʊp/ /ˈæn.tɪ.loʊp/ /ˈæn.tɪ.ləʊp/ antelope antelopes n
antilope
Any of several African mammals of the family Bovidae distinguished by hollow horns, which, unlike deer, they do not shed.

antenna /ænˈtɛn.ə/ antennae antennas n
voelspriet antenne
An apparatus to receive or transmit electromagnetic waves and convert respectively to or from an electrical signal.

antepenultimate adj
derdelaatste
Two before the last, i.e., the one immediately before the penultimate, in a series.

anterior /anˈtɪə.ɹi.ə/ /ænˈtɪɹ.i.ɚ/ adj
anterieur
(formal) Coming before or earlier in time or development, prior to, preceding.

anterior chamber anterior chambers n
voorste oogkamer
(anatomy, ophthalmology) A space inside the eye between the cornea and the iris, filled with aqueous humour.

anterograde amnesia anterograde amnesias n
anterograde amnesie
(pathology) The inability to remember new information from the period beginning the amnesic episode.

anthelmintic /ænθɛlˈmɪntɪk/ more anthelmintic most anthelmintic adj
ontwormend wormdodend
(pharmaceutical effect) Destructive to parasitic worms.

anthem /ˈæn.təm/ /ˈæn.θəm/ anthems n
volkslied
A choral or vocal composition, often with a religious or political lyric.
strijdlied
A hymn of praise or loyalty.

anther /ˈæn.θə/ /ˈæn.θɚ/ anthers n
helmknop anthere
(botany) The pollen-bearing part of the stamen of a flower.

anthill /ˈænt.hɪl/ anthills n
mierenhoop mierennest
A cone-shaped structure built from sediment and other available materials by ants or white ants (termites), and beneath which the colony nests.

anthology /ænˈθɑləd͡ʒi/ /ænˈθɒlədʒi/ anthologies n
bloemlezing
A collection of literary works, such as poems or short stories, especially a collection from various authors.

anthrax /ˈæn.θɹæks/ anthraxes n
miltvuur antrax
(pathology) An acute infectious disease of herbivores, especially sheep and cattle, caused by Bacillus anthracis.

anthropogenic /ˌæn θrə pəˈdʒɛn ɪk/ adj
antropogeen
Having its origin in the influence of human activity on nature.

anthropological /æn.θɹə.pə.ˈlɑd͡ʒikəl/ more anthropological most anthropological adj
antropologisch
Relating to anthropology.

anthropologically more anthropologically most anthropologically adv
antropologisch
In a manner which pertains to anthropology.

anthropologist /ˌæn.θɹoʊˈpɑl.ə.d͡ʒɪst/ /ˌæn.θɹəˈpɑl.ə.d͡ʒɪst/ anthropologists n
antropoloog antropologe
An expert in anthropology.

anthropology /ˌænθɹəˈpɑləd͡ʒi/ /ˌænθɹəˈpɒləd͡ʒi/ n
antropologie
The scientific study of humans, systematically describing the ethnographic, linguistic, archaeological, and evolutionary dimensions of humanity using a holistic methodological framework.

anthropometric adj
antropometrisch
of, or relating to anthropometry

anthropometry /ænθɹəˈpɒmɪtɹɪ/ anthropometries n
antropometrie
The science of measuring the human body to ascertain the ranges and averages of dimensions of the human form, for various purposes including physical anthropology, epidemiology, the ergonomics of industrial design, and so on.

anthropomorphic /ænθɹɒpəˈmɔɹfɪk/ [ˌæ̃n̪θɹ̠əpʰəˈmɔɹ̠fɪ̈k] adj
antropomorfisch
Having the form of a human.
(of animals, inanimate objects, and non-human entities) Having attributes or characteristics of a human being.

anthropomorphism /ˌænθɹəpəˈmɔɹfɪzəm/ anthropomorphisms n
antropomorfisme
The attribution of human characteristics and behavior to something not human. [from mid-18th c.]

anthropomorphize /ˌanθrəpəˈmɔːfʌɪz/ v
antropomorfiseren
(transitive) To attribute human-like characteristics to (something that is non-human).

anthroposophic /ˌænθɹəpəˈsɑfɪk/ /ˌænθɹəpəˈsɒfɪk/ more anthroposophic most anthroposophic adj
antroposofisch
Of, or pertaining to anthroposophy.

anthroposophist /ˌænθɹəˈpɑsəfɪst/ /ˌænθɹəˈpɒsəfɪst/ anthroposophists n
antroposoof
A proponent of anthroposophy.

anthroposophy /ˌænθɹəˈpɑsəfi/ /ˌænθɹəˈpɒsəfi/ n
antroposofie
A philosophy founded in the early 20th century by the esotericist Rudolf Steiner (also capitalized as Anthroposophy), postulating the existence of an objective, intellectually comprehensible spiritual world accessible to direct experience through inner development.

anti- /ˈæn.ti/ /ˈæn.tə/ /ˈæn.tɪ/ /ˈænˌtaɪ/ /ˈænˌti/ prefix
anti-
Against, opposed to.

anti-American more anti-American most anti-American adj
anti-Amerikaans
Opposing American values.

anti-Americanism n
antiamerikanisme
The fear or dislike of people, policies, culture or government of the United States.

anti-European adj
anti-Europees
Opposing European integration and the European Union.
Opposing or disliking Europe or Europeans.

anti-German adj
anti-Duits
Against Germans or Germany.

anti-Semite /ˌæntaɪ-/ /ˌæntiˈsiːmaɪt/ /ˌæntiˈsɛmaɪt/ anti-Semites n
antisemiet
Someone with anti-Semitic views.

anti-Semitism /ˌæntaɪˈsɛmɪˌtɪzəm/ /ˌæntiˈsɛmɪˌtɪzəm/ /ˌæntɪˈsɛmɪˌtɪzəm/ anti-Semitisms n
anti-semitisme jodenhaat
(narrower sense) Prejudice, discrimination, hostility or political or religious opposition directed against ethnic or religious Jews or against Judaism; antijudaism; judeophobia.

anti-Zionism n
antizionisme
Opposition to Zionism; activism against Zionism.

anti-fascism anti-fascisms n
antifascisme
The opposition to fascist ideologies, organizations, governments and people.

anti-inflammatory more anti-inflammatory most anti-inflammatory adj
ontstekingsremmend
(pharmaceutical effect) Preventing or counteracting inflammation.

anti-inflammatory anti-inflammatories n
ontstekingsremmer
(pharmaceutical drug) An agent that prevents or counteracts inflammation.

anti-intellectualism n
anti-intellectualisme
A sentiment of hostility towards, or mistrust of, intellectuals and intellectual pursuits.

anti-militarism anti-militarisms n
antimilitarisme
A doctrine that opposes war, relying heavily on a critical theory of nationalism and imperialism.

antiabortionist antiabortionists n
anti-abortus
One who is opposed to the practice of abortion, or to it being legal.

antibiotic /ˌæn.taɪ.baɪˈɑ.tɪk/ /ˌæn.taɪ.baɪˈɒt.ɪk/ /ˌæn.ti.baɪˈɑ.tɪk/ /ˌæn.ti.baɪˈɒt.ɪk/ /ˌæn.tə.baɪˈɑ.tɪk/ more antibiotic most antibiotic adj
antibiotisch
(pharmaceutical effect) Of or relating to antibiotics.

antibiotic /ˌæn.taɪ.baɪˈɑ.tɪk/ /ˌæn.taɪ.baɪˈɒt.ɪk/ /ˌæn.ti.baɪˈɑ.tɪk/ /ˌæn.ti.baɪˈɒt.ɪk/ /ˌæn.tə.baɪˈɑ.tɪk/ antibiotics n
antibioticum
(pharmaceutical drug) Any substance that can destroy or inhibit the growth of bacteria and similar microorganisms, generally transported by the lymphatic system.

antibody antibodies n
antilichaam
(immunology) A protein produced by B-lymphocytes that binds to a specific antigen.

antic /ˈæn.tɪk/ more antic most antic adj
grotesk onpassend
(architecture, arts) Grotesque, incongruous.
absurd bizar grotesk
(archaic) Grotesque, bizarre

antic /ˈæn.tɪk/ antics n
karikatuur
A caricature.
kuur zotternij
(often, in plural) A ludicrous gesture or act; ridiculous behaviour; caper.
clown
A grotesque performer or clown, buffoon.

antic /ˈæn.tɪk/ v
doen kuur uithalen zot
(intransitive) To perform antics, to caper.

anticapitalism anticapitalisms n
antikapitalisme
(politics) Opposition to capitalism.

anticarcinogenic more anticarcinogenic most anticarcinogenic adj
anticarcinogeen anticarcinogene
tending to inhibit or prevent the activity of a carcinogen or the development of carcinoma.

antichrist antichrists n
antichrist
One who works against the teachings of Christ.

anticipation /ænˌtɪs.ə.pæɪ.ʃən/ /ænˌtɪs.əˈpeɪ.ʃən/ /ænˌtɪs.ɪˈpeɪ.ʃən/ [ɛənˌtɪs.əˈpeɪ.ʃən] anticipations n
voorpret
The eagerness associated with waiting for something to occur.

anticlericalism n
antiklerikalisme
The opposition to political influence of clerics.

anticlimax /ˈan.tiˌklaɪ.mæks/ [ˈa.ɾ̃iˌklaɪ.mæks] anticlimaxes n
anticlimax
(rhetoric) An abrupt descent (either deliberate or unintentional) from the dignity of the idea which the speaker or writer appeared to be aiming for.

anticline /ˈæntiklaɪn/ anticlines n
anticlinaal anticline
(geology) A fold with strata sloping downwards on each side.

anticlockwise /ˌæn.tiˈklɑkˌwaɪz/ /ˌæn.tiˈklɒk.waɪz/ /ˌæn.tiˈklɔk.wɑɪz/ /ˌæn.tɪˈklɑkˌwaɪz/ /ˌænˌtaɪˈklɑkˌwaɪz/ adj
in tegenwijzerzin tegen de klok in
(South Africa, Australia, NZ, British, Ireland, Hong Kong, Singapore) in a circular fashion so as to be moving to the left at the top of the circle and to the right at the bottom (when viewed from the front), in the opposite direction to the way the hands of an analogue clock move.

anticlockwise /ˌæn.tiˈklɑkˌwaɪz/ /ˌæn.tiˈklɒk.waɪz/ /ˌæn.tiˈklɔk.wɑɪz/ /ˌæn.tɪˈklɑkˌwaɪz/ /ˌænˌtaɪˈklɑkˌwaɪz/ adv
linksom tegen de klok in
(AU, NZ, Britain, Ireland) In an anticlockwise fashion.

anticoagulant anticoagulants n
antistollingsmiddel
(medicine) A substance that prevents coagulation, that stops blood from clotting.

anticolonialism n
anti-kolonialisme
(politics) The movement that opposes colonialism.

anticommunist more anticommunist most anticommunist adj
anticommunistisch
Opposed to the tenets of communism.

anticommunist anticommunists n
anticommunist
One who is opposed to the tenets of communism.

anticompetitive more anticompetitive most anticompetitive adj
concurrentiebeperkend
(economics, business) Acting to hinder or obstruct competition.

anticyclone anticyclones n
hogedrukgebied
(meteorology) a system of winds that spiral out from a centre of high pressure

antidemocratic more antidemocratic most antidemocratic adj
antidemocratisch
Opposed to the tenets of democracy.

antidepressant antidepressants n
antidepressivum
(pharmaceutical drug) An agent that prevents or counteracts depression.

antidisestablishmentarianism /ˌæn.taɪˌdɪs.ɛsˌtæb.lɪʃ.məntˈɛː.ɹi.ənˌɪ.zm̩/ /ˌæn.ti-/ /ˌæn.ti.dɪs.ɪsˌtæb.lɪʃ.mənˈtɛə.ɹi.ənˌɪ.z(ə)m/ antidisestablishmentarianisms n
antidisestablishmentarisme
A political philosophy opposed to the separation of a religious group (church) and a government (state), especially the belief held by those in 19th-century England opposed to separating the Anglican church from the civil government or to refer to separation of church and state. [from 20th c.]

antidote /ˈæn.tɪ.doʊt/ antidotes n
tegengif
A remedy to counteract the effects of poison.
(figurative) Something that counteracts or prevents something harmful.

antifascist antifascists n
antifascist
A person opposed to the tenets of fascism.

antiferromagnetic adj
antiferromagnetisch
(physics) Exhibiting antiferromagnetism.

antiferromagnetism n
antiferromagnetisme
(physics) a phenomenon, similar to ferromagnetism, in which magnetic domains line up in a regular pattern, but with neighbouring electron spins pointing in opposite directions; materials showing this effect are either ferrimagnetic or diamagnetic, and become paramagnetic above the Neel temperature

antifibrinolytic adj
antifibrinolyticum
(pharmaceutical effect) Serving to inhibit fibrinolysis.

antifibrinolytic antifibrinolytics n
antifibrinolytisch
(pharmaceutical drug) An antifibrinolytic agent.

antifreeze antifreezes n
antivries
A substance, such as glycol, used to lower the freezing point of water;

antigen antigens n
antigeen
(immunology) A substance that induces an immune response, usually foreign.

antiglobalist antiglobalists n
antiglobalist
A proponent of antiglobalism.

antigypsyism n
antiziganisme
Hostility, prejudice or racism toward Romani people (Gypsies).

antihero /ˈæn.tiˌhiɹ.oʊ/ /ˈæn.tɪˌhɪə.ɹəʊ/ /ˈænˌtaɪ.hiɹ.oʊ/ antiheroes n
antiheld antiheldin
(literature, RPG) A protagonist who proceeds in an unheroic manner, such as by criminal means, via cowardly actions, or for mercenary goals.

antiking antikings n
tegenkoning
(politics) One who declares himself king in opposition to a reigning monarch, especially in an electoral monarchy.

antimatter /ˈæn.tiˌmæt.ɚ/ /ˈænˌtaɪˌmæt.ɚ/ [ˈæ.niˌmæ.ɾɚ] [ˈæ.ɾ̃iˌmæ.ɾɚ] [ˈæn.tiˌmæ.ɾɚ] antimatters n
antimaterie
(physics) Matter that is composed of the antiparticles of those that constitute normal matter.

antimony /ˈæn.tɪ.mə.niː/ /ˈæn.tɪˌmoʊ.ni/ antimonies n
antimoon antimonium stibium
A chemical element (symbol Sb, from Latin stibium) with an atomic number of 51: in its stable allotrope, a lustrous gray and very brittle metal.

antinomy /ænˈtɪn.ə.mi/ antinomies n
antinomie
(specifically, epistemology, logic) In the thought of the German philosopher Immanuel Kant (1724–1804): an apparent contradiction between valid conclusions; a paradox.

antiparallel adj
antiparallel
(mathematics) (of vectors) Parallel but in opposite directions.

antipathy /ænˈtɪpəθi/ antipathies n
afkeer antipathie
A feeling of dislike (normally towards someone, less often towards something); repugnance or distaste often without any conscious reasoning.

antipope /ˈantɪpəʊp/ /ˈæntiˌpoʊp/ /ˈænˌtaɪˌpoʊp/ antipopes n
tegenpaus
(Christianity) A person who claims or claimed to be the pope, usually as the result of a disputed election or deposition, but is not considered by the Roman Catholic Church to be the real pope.

antipyretic /ˌæntɪpaɪˈɹɛtɪk/ adj
koortswerend
(pharmaceutical effect) That reduces fever.

antique /ænˈtiːk/ antiquer antiquest adj
antiek
Belonging to former times, not modern, out of date, old-fashioned.

antique white antique whites n
gebroken wit
A creamy white colour.

antiques market antiques markets n
antiekmarkt
(This entry is a translation hub.)

antiquity /ænˈtɪk.wə.ti/ /ænˈtɪk.wɪ.ti/ antiquities n
oudheid
Ancient times; faraway history; former ages
The people of ancient times.
(often, constructed as an uncountable plural) A relic or monument of ancient times, such as a coin, a statue, etc.; an ancient institution.

antisepsis antisepses n
antisepsis
(hygiene) The science and practice of countering microbial infection, as with the use of antiseptics, and the use of aseptic technique.

antitheism n
antitheïsme
The categorical opposition to the belief in any and all deities.

antithesis /æn.ˈtɪ.θə.sɪs/ antitheses n
antithese
A proposition that is the diametric opposite of some other proposition.

antithetical /ˌæntɪˈθɛtɪkəl/ more antithetical most antithetical adj
contradictorisch in tegenspraak met
Pertaining to antithesis, or opposition of words and sentiments; containing, or of the nature of, antithesis; contrasted.

antitussive antitussives n
hoestdempend middel hoestmiddel hoeststillend middel
(pharmaceutical drug) A cough suppressant or a drug that inhibits coughing.

antler /ˈænt.lə/ /ˈænt.lɚ/ /ˈænʔ.lɚ/ /ˈænʔ.ɫɚ/ antlers n
gewei
A deciduous branching and bony structure on the head of deer, moose and elk, normally in pairs. They are grown and shed each year. (Compare with horn, which is generally not shed.)

antlion antlions n
mierenleeuw
Any of various species of insects, many of them nocturnal, in the family Myrmeleontidae. The adults superficially resemble the unrelated damselflies. The larvae bury themselves in sand below a cone-shaped pit in which they trap insects such as ants.

antonym /ˈæn.təˌnɪm/ antonyms n
antoniem tegengestelde tegendeel
(semantics) A word which has the opposite meaning of another word.

ants in one's pants n
hebben de kriebel in zijn gat
(slang) The condition of being agitated and constantly fidgeting.

antsy /ˈæn.tsi/ antsier antsiest adj
ongerust opgewonden rusteloos
(slang) restless, apprehensive and fidgety

anuran /æ-/ /əˈn(j)ʊɹən/ /əˈnjʊəɹ(ə)n/ anurans n
kikvorsachtige
(batrachology) Any amphibian of the order Anura; a frog, a toad.

anus /ˈeɪ.nəs/ ani anuses n
anus aars
(anatomy) The lower orifice of the alimentary canal, through which feces and flatus are ejected.

anvil /ˈæn.vəl/ /ˈæn.vɪl/ anvils n
aambeeld aanbeeld
A heavy iron block used in the blacksmithing trade as a surface upon which metal can be struck and shaped.
aambeeld aanbeeld aambeeldsbeentje aanbeeldsbeentje
(skeleton) The incus bone in the middle ear.

anxiety /ˌæŋ(ɡ)ˈzaɪ.ə.ti/ anxieties n
bezorgdheid ongerustheid
An unpleasant state of mental uneasiness, nervousness, apprehension and obsession or concern about some uncertain event.
verlangen
An uneasy or distressing desire (for something).
angst vrees
(pathology) A state of restlessness and agitation, often accompanied by a distressing sense of oppression or tightness in the stomach.

anxiety disorder anxiety disorders n
angststoornis
A disorder characterised by excessive anxiety.

anxious /ˈeɪŋ(k).ʃəs/ /ˈæŋ(k).ʃəs/ /ˈæŋ(k)ʃəs/ anxiouser anxiousest more anxious most anxious adj
bezorgd
Having a feeling of anxiety or disquietude; extremely concerned, especially about something that will happen in the future or that is unknown.

any /ˈæni/ /ˈɛni/ /ˈɛnɪ/ /ˈɪni/ adv
enig enkel
To even the slightest extent, at all.

any /ˈæni/ /ˈɛni/ /ˈɛnɪ/ /ˈɪni/ determiner
enig
(negative polarity item) One at all; at least one; at least one kind of; some; a positive quantity of.

any /ˈæni/ /ˈɛni/ /ˈɛnɪ/ /ˈɪni/ pronoun
elk
Any thing(s) or person(s).

any more /ˌæ.niˈmoːɹ/ /ˌæ.niˈmɔːɹ/ /ˌɛ.niˈmo(ː)ɹ/ /ˌɛ.niˈmoə/ /ˌɛ.niˈmɔɹ/ /ˌɛ.niˈmɔː/ adv
langer meer
(in negative or interrogative constructions) From a given time onwards; longer, again.

any other business phraseologicalUnit
wat verder ter tafel komt
The last item on the agenda for a meeting, when any matter not already dealt with may be raised. Abbreviations: a.o.b., AOB.

anyhow /ˈæn.i.haʊ/ /ˈɛn.i.haʊ/ adv
in ieder geval hoe dan ook
(manner) In any way or manner whatever.

anyone /ˈæniˌwʌn/ /ˈɛniˌwʌn/ pronoun
iemand eenieder wie dan ook
Any person; anybody.

anything /ˈæ.ni.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛ.ni.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛ.nə.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛ.nɪ.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛn.i.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛn.ɪ.θɪŋ/ pronoun
iets alles wat dan ook
Any object, act, state, event, or fact whatever; a thing of any kind; something or other.

anything else pronoun
anders nog iets
Any other thing. (This entry is a translation hub.)

anytime adv
altijd op elk moment wanneer dan ook
At any time.

anyway /ˈɛniweɪ/ adv
toch desondanks
(conjunctive) Regardless; anyhow. [from 19th c.]
in ieder geval hoe dan ook in elk geval tenminste
Used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement. See anyhow and at least. [from 19th c.]
in ieder geval in elk geval maar goed
Used to indicate a change of subject.
hoe dan ook
(obsolete) In any way. [16th–19th c.]

anywhere /ˈɛn.i.(h)wɛɹ/ /ˈɛn.iː.(h)wɛə(ɹ)/ /ˈɛnɪwɛə/ adv
overal eender waar
In or at any location.

aorist /ˈeɪ.ə.ɹɪst/ /ˈɛə.ɹɪst/ adj
aoristisch
(grammar) Of or pertaining to a verb in the aorist aspect.

aorist /ˈeɪ.ə.ɹɪst/ /ˈɛə.ɹɪst/ aorists n
aoristus
(grammar) A verb paradigm found in certain languages, usually an unmarked form or one that expresses the perfective or aorist aspect.

aorist aspect n
aorist aoristus
(grammar) A temporal feature of the verb which denotes the speaker's standpoint of the event described by the verb, as from outside of the event and seeing it as a completed whole.

aorta /eɪˈɔɹtə/ /eɪˈɔːtə/ aortae aortas n
aorta lichaamsslagader
(anatomy) The great artery which carries the blood from the heart to all parts of the body except the lungs; the main trunk of the arterial system.

apart /əˈpɑɹt/ /əˈpɑː(ɹ)t/ more apart most apart adv
apart
Placed separately (in regard to space or time).

apart from preposition
behalve afgezien van
Except for; besides, apart (postposition).

apartment /əˈpɑɹt.mənt/ /əˈpɑːt.mənt/ apartments n
appartement flat woning
(chiefly, North America, Australia, Philippines) A complete domicile occupying only part of a building, especially one for rent; a flat.

apartment building apartment buildings n
flatgebouw
A residential building containing multiple apartments or flats.

apathetic /æp.əˈθɛt.ɪk/ more apathetic most apathetic adj
apathisch onverschillig
Void of feeling; not susceptible of deep emotion.

apathy /ˈæ.pə.θi/ apathies n
apathie
Lack of emotion or motivation; lack of interest or enthusiasm towards something; disinterest (in something).

apatite /ˈæpətaɪt/ /ˈæpəˌtaɪt/ apatites n
apatiet
(mineral) A calcium fluoride phosphate of variable composition, sometimes used in the manufacture of fertilizer, as a gemstone, and (in powdered form) as a pigment, and also produced biologically in bones and teeth.

ape /eɪp/ apes n
aap apin mensaap
A primate of the clade Hominoidea, generally larger than monkeys and distinguished from them by having no tail.

ape /eɪp/ v
imiteren na-apen nabootsen nadoen
(transitive) To imitate or mimic, particularly to imitate poorly.

apeman apemen n
aapmens
A prehistoric man resembling an ape, especially one held to be a precursor to modern humans; a non-human australopithecine.

aperture /ˈap.ə.tjʊə/ /ˈap.ə.t͡ʃə/ /ˈæp.ɚ.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈæp.ɚˌtjʊɹ/ /ˈæp.ɚˌtʊɹ/ /ˈæp.ɚˌt͡ʃʊɹ/ apertures n
opening
A small or narrow opening, gap, slit, or hole.
diafragma opening
(astronomy, photography) The diameter of such a hole which restricts the width of the lightpath through the whole system. For a telescope, this is the diameter of the objective lens.

apex /ˈeɪ.pɛks/ apexes apices n
punt spits
(botany) The end of a leaf, petal or similar organ opposed to the end where it is attached to its support.
(chiefly, anatomy) The pointed fine end of something.
punt spits top
(geometry) The highest point in a plane or solid figure, relative to a base line or plane.
spits top
The highest or the greatest part of something, especially forming a point.
top
(figuratively) The moment of greatest success, expansion, etc.

apex predator apex predators n
toproofdier
An animal atop the food chain, preying on another animals, and not itself preyed upon.

aphasia /əˈfeɪzɪə/ /əˈfeɪʒə/ aphasias n
afasie
(pathology) A partial or total loss of language skills due to brain damage. Usually, damage to the left perisylvian region, including Broca's area and Wernicke's area, causes aphasia.

aphelion /æpˈhi.li.ə/ /æpˈhi.li.ən/ /æpˈhil.jə/ /æpˈhil.jən/ /æpˈhiː.lɪ.ə/ /æpˈhiː.lɪ.ən/ /əˈfi.li.ə/ /əˈfi.li.ən/ /əˈfil.jə/ /əˈfil.jən/ /əˈfiː.lɪ.ə/ /əˈfiː.lɪ.ən/ aphelia aphelions n
aphelium
(astronomy, also, figuratively) The point in the elliptical orbit of a comet, planet, or other astronomical object, where it is farthest from the Sun.

apheresis /əˈfɛɹəsɪs/ /əˈfɪəɹɪsɪs/ /ˌæfəˈɹisɪs/ aphereses n
aferese aferesis
(phonetics, linguistics, prosody) Elision, suppression, or complete loss of a letter or sound (syllable) from the beginning of a word, such as the development of special from especial; procope.

aphid /ˈeɪ.fɪd/ aphids n
bladluis
A sap-sucking insect pest of the superfamily Aphidoidea; an aphidian.

aphorism /ˈæf.ə.ɹɪ.zəm/ [ˈæf.ə.ɹɪ.zm̩] aphorisms n
aforisme
A concise, terse, laconic, or memorable expression of a general truth or principle.

aphotic /eɪˈfoʊtɪk/ /eɪˈfəʊtɪk/ more aphotic most aphotic adj
afotisch
Having no light, especially no sunlight; specifically (biology, oceanography) describing that part of deep lakes and oceans where less than one per cent of sunlight penetrates and where photosynthesis is not possible.

aphotic zone aphotic zones n
afotische zone
(oceanography) That part of the deep body of an ocean or lake that receives insufficient sunlight for photosynthesis to be possible.

aphrodisiac /æf.ɹoʊ.ˈdi.zi.æk/ /æf.ɹoʊ.ˈdɪ.zi.æk/ aphrodisiacs n
afrodisiacum
Something, generally a food or drug, having such an effect.

aphtha aphthae n
aft

aphthous ulcer aphthous ulcers n
aft afte

apian /ˈeɪpi.ən/ more apian most apian adj
bijen-
Relating to bees.

apiece /əˈpis/ /əˈpiːs/ adv
per stuk
Each by itself; for or to each one

apnea apneas n
apneu
(pathology) The cessation of breathing, most often in reference to transient instances thereof during sleep.

apo- prefix
apo-
away from, or separate
without, or lacking
(chemistry) derived from, or related to
(proteins) the apoprotein form of the protein

apocalyptic /əˈpɒ.kə.lɪp.tɪk/ adj
apocalyptisch
Of or relating to an apocalypse (a revelation), revelatory; prophetic.

apocope /əˈpɒ.kə.pi/ apocopes n
apocope
(loosely) The loss or omission of a sound or syllable from the end of a word.

apocopic adj
apocopisch
(linguistics) Of or pertaining to apocope; lacking a final sound or syllable.

apocryphal /əˈpɑːkɹəfəl/ /əˈpɑːkɹɪfəl/ /əˈpɒkɹəfəl/ /əˈpɒkɹɪfəl/ more apocryphal most apocryphal adj
apocrief
(by extension) Of dubious veracity; of questionable accuracy or truthfulness; anecdotal or in the nature of an urban legend.

apodictic /apoʊˈdɪktɪk/ /apəʊˈdaɪktɪk/ /apəʊˈdɪktɪk/ /æpəˈdɪktɪk/ more apodictic most apodictic adj
apodictisch
Incontrovertible; demonstrably true or certain.

apologetics n
apologetiek
The field of study concerned with the systematic defense of a position, or of religious or occult doctrines

apologist /əˈpɒl.ə.d͡ʒɪst/ apologists n
apologeet
One who speaks or writes in defense of a faith, a cause, or an institution.

apologize /əˈpɑləd͡ʒaɪz/ /əˈpɒləd͡ʒaɪz/ v
verontschuldigen
(intransitive, often followed by “for”) To make an apology or excuse; to acknowledge some fault or offense, with expression of regret for it, by way of amends
verontschuldigen verantwoorden
(intransitive, dated) To make an apologia or defense; to act as apologist.

apology /əˈpɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /əˈpɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ apologies n
verontschuldiging excuus
An expression of remorse or regret for having said or done something that harmed another: an instance of apologizing (saying that one is sorry).
apologie verweer
A formal justification, defence.

apophenia /æpəˈfiːni.ə/ apophenias n
apofenie
(psychology) The perception of or belief in connectedness among unrelated phenomena.

apoplexy /ˈæp.ə.plɛk.si/ apoplexies n
apoplexie
(symptom) Gross hemorrhage into a cavity or into the substance of an organ.

apoptosis /ˌapɒpˈtəʊsɪs/ /ˌæ.pəˈtoʊ.sɪs/ /ˌæpəpˈtoʊsəs/ apoptoses n
apoptose
(biology, cytology) A process of programmed cell death by which cells undergo an ordered sequence of events which leads to death of the cell, as occurs during growth and development of the organism, as a part of normal cell aging, or as a response to cellular injury. [from 20th c.]

aporetic more aporetic most aporetic adj
twijfelachtig
Tending to doubt.

aporia /əˈpɔɹiə/ /əˈpɔːɹɪə/ aporias n
onzekerheid twijfel
(rhetoric) An expression of deliberation with oneself regarding uncertainty or doubt as to how to proceed.

aposematism /-pə-/ /ˌæpoʊsɪˈmætɪz(ə)m/ /ˌæpə(ʊ)sɪˈmætɪz(ə)m/ [-ɾɪ-] aposematisms n
aposematische kleuring
(biology, chiefly, zoology) An adaptation, especially a form of coloration, that warns off potential predators.

apostasy /əˈpɒ.stə.si/ /əˈpɔs.tə.si/ apostasies n
afvalligheid geloofsafval
The renunciation of a belief or set of beliefs.
afvalligheid
Specifically, the renunciation of one's religion or faith.

apostate /əˈpɒs.teɪt/ /əˈpɒs.tət/ /əˈpɔs.teɪt/ /əˈpɔs.tət/ /əˈpɔs.tɪt/ apostates n
afvallige
A person who has renounced a religion or faith.

apostille apostilles n
apostille
A special sign established in 1961 for certifying foreign documents.

apostle /əˈpɑsl̩/ /əˈpɒs(ə)l/ apostles n
apostel zendeling
A missionary, or leader of a religious mission, especially one in the early Christian Church (but see Apostle).

apostolic /ˌæpəˈstɑːlɪk/ /ˌæpəˈstɒlɪk/ adj
apostolisch
(Christianity) Pertaining to apostles or their practice of teaching; pertaining to the apostles (of early Christianity) or their teachings.
Of or pertaining to the pope or the papacy; papal.

apostrophe /əˈpɑs.tɹə.fi/ /əˈpɒs.tɹə.fi/ apostrophes n
apostrof weglatingsteken
(orthography) The text character ’, which serves as a punctuation mark in various languages and as a diacritical mark in certain rare contexts.
apostrof
(rhetoric) A sudden exclamatory piece of dialogue addressed to someone or something, especially absent.

apothecium apothecia n
apothecium
(lichenology & mycology) A type of fructification of some ascomycete fungi, forming cyst structures of various shapes. Often the fungal components of lichens have this sort of fertile structure.

apotheosis /əˌpɑː.θiˈoʊ.sɪs/ /əˌpɒθ.iːˈəʊ.sɪs/ apotheoses n
apotheose verheerlijking vergoding

apotropaic /ˌæpətɹəˈpeɪ.ɪk/ more apotropaic most apotropaic adj
kwaadafwerend
(religion, mysticism) Intended to ward off evil. [from 1883]

app /æp/ [ʔæʔp̚] apps n
app applicatie
(computing, mobile phones) An application (program), especially a small one designed for a mobile device.

appalling /əˈpɔːlɪŋ/ more appalling most appalling adj
ontzettend
Horrifying and astonishing.
Extremely bad; terrible

apparatchik /apəˈɹatʃɪk/ /æpəˈɹæt͡ʃɪk/ apparatchiki apparatchiks n
apparatsjik
(historical) A member of the Soviet apparat; a Communist bureaucrat or agent. [from 20th c.]

apparate v
verschijnselen
(fantasy, intransitive) To appear magically; to teleport to or from a place.

apparatus /æp.əˈɹeɪ.təs/ /æp.əˈɹæt.əs/ /æp.əˈɹɑː.təs/ apparati apparatus apparatuses apparatusses apparatûs apparatūs n
apparaat toestel
A complex machine or instrument.
apparaat
(collective) An assortment of tools and instruments.
A bureaucratic organization, especially one influenced by political patronage.
turntoestel
(gymnastics) Any of the equipment on which the gymnasts perform their movements.

apparel /əˈpæ.ɹəl/ /əˈpæɹəl/ /əˈpɛ.ɹəl/ apparels n
kleding
Clothing.

apparent /əˈpæɹ.ənt/ /əˈpɛɚ.ənt/ more apparent most apparent adj
duidelijk evident klaar zichtbaar
Capable of being seen, or easily seen; open to view; visible to the eye, eyely; within sight or view.
duidelijk klaar ogenschijnlijk
Clear or manifest to the understanding; plain; evident; obvious; known; palpable; indubitable.
klaarblijkelijk ogenschijnlijk
Appearing to the eye or mind (distinguished from, but not necessarily opposed to, true or real); seeming.

apparently /əˈpæɹ.ənt.liː/ more apparently most apparently adv
duidelijk blijkbaar
(archaic) Plainly; clearly; manifestly; evidently.
ogenschijnlijk schijnbaar
Seemingly; in appearance.
naar het schijnt blijkbaar kennelijk
According to what the speaker has read or heard.

apparition /ˌæp.əɹˈɪʃn̩/ /ˌæp.ɚˈɪ.ʃən/ /ˌæp.ɚˈɪʃ.n̩/ apparitions n
verschijning
An act of becoming visible; appearance; visibility.
The thing appearing; a visible object; a form.
An unexpected, wonderful, or preternatural appearance; especially something such as a ghost or phantom.

appeal /əˈpil/ /əˈpiːl/ appeals n
beroep
An application to a superior court or judge for a decision or order by an inferior court or judge to be reviewed and overturned.
oproep
A call to a person or an authority for a decision, help, or proof; an entreaty, an invocation.

appeal /əˈpil/ /əˈpiːl/ v
in beroep gaan in hoger beroep gaan
(intransitive) Often followed by against (the inferior court's decision) or to (the superior court): to apply to a superior court or judge for a decision or order by an inferior court or judge to be reviewed and overturned.
appeleren
(intransitive, cricket) Of a fielding side; to ask an umpire for a decision on whether a batsman is out or not, usually by saying "How's that?" or "Howzat?".
appeleren aanspreken aantrekkelijk aantrekken beroep doen op
(intransitive) To call upon a person or an authority to corroborate a statement, to decide a controverted question, or to vindicate one's rights; to entreat, to invoke.
aanspreken aantrekkelijk aantrekken
(intransitive, figuratively) To be attractive.

appealing /əˈpi.lɪŋ/ /əˈpiː.lɪŋ/ /ʌˈpi.əl.ɪŋ/ more appealing most appealing adj
aantrekkelijk
Having appeal; attractive.

appear /əˈpiːɹ/ /əˈpɪə/ /əˈpɪɹ/ [əˈpʰɪɹ] v
verschijnen
(intransitive) To come or be in sight; to be in view; to become visible.
(intransitive) To stand in presence of some authority, tribunal, or superior person, to answer a charge, plead a cause, etc.; to present oneself as a party or advocate before a court, or as a person to be tried.
verschijnen haar opwachting maken optreden zijn opwachting maken
(intransitive) To come before the public.
verschijnen blijken haar opwachting maken optreden zijn opwachting maken
(intransitive) To become visible to the apprehension of the mind; to be known as a subject of observation or comprehension, or as a thing proved; to be obvious or manifest.
lijken
(intransitive, copulative) To seem; to have a certain semblance; to look.

appearance /əˈpɪɹ.əns/ appearances n
verschijning
The act of appearing or coming into sight; the act of becoming visible to the eye.
aanblik
Apparent likeness; the way which something or someone appears to others.
(legal) An instance of someone coming into a court of law to be part of a trial, either in person or represented by an attorney or such like; a court appearance

appearances are deceptive proverb
schijn bedriegt
It is not possible to judge a person's character from their outward appearance.

appease /əˈpiːz/ v
kalmeren
To make quiet; to calm; to reduce to a state of peace; to dispel (anger or hatred).

appeasement /əˈpiːz.mənt/ appeasements n
appeasement verzoeningspolitiek
The state of being appeased; the policy of giving in to demands in order to preserve the peace.

appellate court appellate courts n
gerechtshof hof van beroep hof van justitie
(legal) A court having jurisdiction to hear appeals and review a lower court's decisions.

append /əˈpɛnd/ /ʌˈpɛnd/ v
aanhechten bevestigen hechten vastmaken
(transitive) To hang or attach to, as by a string, so that the thing is suspended
toevoegen bijvoegen
(transitive) To add, as an accessory to the principal thing; to annex

appendage /əˈpɛndɪd͡ʒ/ appendages n
appendage
An external body part that projects from the body.

appendectomy appendectomies n
appendectomie
(surgery) The surgical procedure for the removal of the vermiform appendix.

appendicitis /əˈpɛnd.ɪ.saɪt.əs/ appendicites appendicitides appendicitises n
blindedarmontsteking
(pathology) inflammation of the vermiform appendix

appendix /əˈpɛn.dɪks/ /əˈpɪn.dɪks/ appendices appendixes n
aanhangsel appendix
A text added to the end of a book or an article, containing additional information.

appetite /ˈæpəˌtaɪt/ /ˈæpɪtaɪt/ appetites n
eetlust trek appetijt honger
The desire for some personal gratification, either of the body or of the mind.

appetizer appetizers n
bittergarnituur borrelhapjes
A small, light, and usually savory first course in a meal

applaud /əˈplɑd/ /əˈplɔd/ /əˈplɔːd/ v
applaudisseren klappen
(transitive, intransitive) To express approval (of something) by clapping the hands.
applaudisseren
(transitive, intransitive) To praise, or express approval for something or someone.

applause /əˈplɑz/ /əˈplɔz/ /əˈplɔːz/ applauses n
applaus handgeklap
The act of applauding; approbation and praise publicly expressed by the clapping of hands, stamping or tapping of the feet, acclamation, huzzas, or other means; marked commendation.

apple /ˈæp.əl/ [ˈæp.ɫ̩] apples n
appel
(Christianity) The fruit of the tree of knowledge, eaten by Adam and Eve according to modern Christian tradition; the forbidden fruit. [from 11th c.]
appelboom appelbomenhout
The wood of the apple tree. [from 19th c.]

apple blossom apple blossoms n
appelbloesem
The flower of an apple tree that will eventually turn into an apple.

apple brandy apple brandies n
appelbrandewijn calvados
A type of brandy made from apples.

apple butter apple butters n
appeljam appelstroop
Preserved apple purée with spices.

apple cider vinegar apple cider vinegars n
appelazijn appelciderazijn
A vinegar, made from cider or apple must along with yeast and bacteria, that has been matured in wooden barrels.

apple core apple cores n
klokhuis
The central portion of an apple containing the seeds and where the stem attaches (and the opposed end). Particularly the portion that remains after the main part of the fruit has been eaten.

apple dumpling apple dumplings n
appelbol
A baked dessert made from apples.

apple juice apple juices n
appelsap
The juice of apples, often used as a drink.

apple of discord /ˈæp(ə)l əv ˈdɪskɔɹd/ /ˈæp(ə)l əv ˈdɪskɔːd/ apples of discord n
twistappel
An object or topic which sows anger and dissension; something which causes argument, rivalry, or strife.

apple of someone's eye apples of someone's eye n
oogappel
(idiomatic) A favourite, a particular preference, or a loved one; the object of somebody's affections.

apple pie /ˌæp.əlˈpaɪ/ /ˌæp.əlˈpɑɪ/ [ˌæp.ɫ̩ˈpaɪ] [ˌæp.ɫ̩ˈpɑɪ] apple pies n
appeltaart
A pie or tart made with a filling of cooked apples.

apple sauce apple sauces n
appelmoes appelcompote
(UK spelling) A food prepared by pureeing cooked apples.

apple strudel apple strudels n
apfelstrudel
An Austrian pastry of apples, sugar, raisins, spice, etc in thin strudel dough or filo pastry.

apple tree /ˈæpl̩ tɹi/ /ˈæpl̩ tɹiː/ apple trees n
appelboom appelaar
(botany) Any tree that bears apples, principally Malus domestica but also certain wild species.

apple turnover apple turnovers n
appelflap
A pastry dessert filled with pieces of sweetened apples, with the pastry folded over to enclose the filling.

apple wine apple wines n
appelcider appelwijn cider
An alcoholic beverage made from apples; cider.

apple-cheeked more apple-cheeked most apple-cheeked adj
met appelwangen
Having round red cheeks.

apple-corer apple-corers n
appelboor
A tool used to remove the apple core from an apple for use in cooking; some forms of the tool segment the apple at the same time as removing its core.

apple-green more apple-green most apple-green adj
appelgroen
of an apple-green colour

apples and oranges n
appels met peren
(idiomatic) A comparison of items that, however categorically similar, is inapt; an incompatible equation, or the items thus compared.

applesauce interjection
flauwekul
(slang, US, dated) Nonsense!

applesauce applesauces n
flauwekul zever
(slang, US, dated, 1920s) Nonsense, balderdash, bunk, piffle.

appliance /əˈplaɪəns/ appliances n
hulpstuk
toestel huishoudstoestel
A non-manual apparatus or device, powered electrically or by another small motor, used in homes to perform domestic functions (household appliance) and/or in offices.

applicability applicabilities n
toepasbaarheid
The degree to which a thing is applicable; relevancy.

applicable /əˈplɪkəbəl/ /ˈæplɪkəbəl/ more applicable most applicable adj
toepasselijk
suitable for application, relevant

applicant /ˈæp.lə.kɪnt/ applicants n
aanklager eiser
(specific, legal) A party who initiates legal proceedings against another party.
aanvrager sollicitant
One who applies for something; one who makes a request; a petitioner.

applicate applicates n
z-coördinaat
(mathematics) The z-coordinate (the last of the three terms by which a point is referred to, in a system of Cartesian coordinates for a three-dimensional space)

application /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən/ applications n
aanbrengen
The act of applying or laying on, in a literal sense
toepassing
The act of applying as a means; the employment of means to accomplish an end; specific use.
The act of directing or referring something to a particular case, to discover or illustrate agreement or disagreement, fitness, or correspondence.
The act of requesting, claiming, or petitioning something.
(comptheory) The substitution of a specific value for the parameter in the abstraction, in lambda calculus.
applicatie toepassing computerprogramma softwarepakket
(computing) A computer program or the set of software that the end user perceives as a single entity as a tool for a well-defined purpose. (Also called: application program; application software.)
aanvraag sollicitatie aanschrijven
A verbal or written request for assistance or employment or admission to a school, course or similar.

applied /əˈplaɪd/ adj
aangewend toegepast
Put into practical use.

applied mathematics n
toegepaste wiskunde
(mathematics) Mathematics used to solve problems in other sciences such as physics, engineering or electronics, as opposed to pure mathematics.

apply /əˈplaɪ/ v
aanbrengen aanleggen
(transitive) To lay or place; to put (one thing to another)
toepassen
(transitive) To put to use; to use or employ for a particular purpose, or in a particular case
toeleggen
(transitive) To put closely; to join; to engage and employ diligently, or with attention
(reflexive) To work diligently and attentively.
aanvragen solliciteren
(intransitive) To submit oneself as a candidate (with the adposition "to" designating the recipient of the submission, and the adposition "for" designating the position).
gelden
(intransitive) To pertain or be relevant to a specified individual or group.

appoint /əˈpɔɪnt/ v
benoemen
bepalen beschikken vaststellen
(transitive, legal) To fix the disposition of (property) by designating someone to take use of (it).

appointment /əˈpɔɪnt.mɛnt/ /əˈpɔɪnt.mɪnt/ [əˈpʰɔɪ̯nʔmɪnʔ] [əˈpʰɔɪ̯̃ʔmɪnʔ] appointments n
aanstelling
The act of appointing a person to hold an office or to have a position of trust
afspraak
Stipulation; agreement; the act of fixing by mutual agreement.
aanstelling afspraak
(government) The assignment of a person by an official to perform a duty, such as a presidential appointment of a judge to a court.

apposite /əˈpɑ.zɪt/ /əˈpɒz.ɪt/ /ˈæp.ə.zɪt/ more apposite most apposite adj
treffend
Strikingly appropriate or relevant; well suited to the circumstance or in relation to something.

apposition /ˌæpəˈzɪʃn̩/ appositions n
appositie bijstelling
(grammar) A construction in which one noun or noun phrase is placed with another as an explanatory equivalent, both of them having the same syntactic function in the sentence.

appraisal /əˈpɹeɪzəl/ appraisals n
raming schatting taxatie
A judgment or assessment of the value of something, especially a formal one.

appraise /əˈpɹeɪz/ v
taxeren schatten waarderen
(transitive) To determine the value or worth of (something), particularly as a person appointed for this purpose.

appraiser appraisers n
taxateur
One who performs appraisals.

appreciate /əˈpɹiː.si.eɪt/ /əˈpɹiː.ʃi.eɪt/ /əˈpɹɪʃ.i.eɪt/ v
appreciëren dankbaar zijn voor waarderen
(transitive) To be grateful or thankful for.
naar waarde schatten op waarde schatten waarderen
(transitive) To view as valuable.
beseffen
(transitive) To be fully conscious of; understand; be aware of; detect.
in waarde stijgen
(intransitive, transitive) To increase in value.

appreciation /əˌpɹiː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/ appreciations n
waardering
A fair valuation or estimate of merit, worth, weight, etc.; recognition of excellence; gratitude and esteem.

apprehend /æpɹiˈhɛnd/ v
snappen begrijpen vatten
To take hold of (something) with understanding; to conceive (something) in the mind; to become cognizant of; to understand.

apprehension /æp.ɹiˈhɛn.ʃən/ /æp.ɹɪˈhɛn.ʃən/ apprehensions n
grijpen
(rare) The physical act of seizing or taking hold of (something); seizing.
arrestatie grijpen vastgrijpen
(legal) The act of seizing or taking by legal process; arrest.
begrijpen begrip
Perception; the act of understanding using one's intellect without affirming, denying, or passing any judgment
begrip gezichtspunt opinie visie
Opinion; conception; sentiment; idea.
begrip verstand
The faculty by which ideas are conceived or by which perceptions are grasped; understanding.
angst vrees
Anticipation, especially of unfavorable things such as dread or fear or the prospect of something unpleasant in the future.

apprehensive /ˌæpɹɪˈhɛnsɪv/ more apprehensive most apprehensive adj
bezorgd
Anticipating something with anxiety, fear, or doubt; reluctant.

apprentice /əˈpɹɛntɪs/ apprentices n
leerjongen gezel leermeisje
A trainee, especially in a skilled trade.

apprenticeship /əˈpɹɛn.tɪs.ʃɪp/ apprenticeships n
stage
The condition of, or the time served by, an apprentice.
The system by which a person learning a craft or trade is instructed by a master for a set time under set conditions.

apprise /əˈpɹaɪz/ v
iemand op de hoogte houden inlichten
To make (someone or oneself) aware of some information; to inform, to notify.

approach /əˈpɹoʊt͡ʃ/ /əˈpɹəʊt͡ʃ/ approaches n
benadering aantocht komst
(also, figuratively) An act of drawing near in place or time; an advancing or coming near.
laan toegang
(also, figuratively) An avenue, passage, or way by which a building or place can be approached; an access.
aanpak
(figuratively) A manner of making (a policy) or solving (a problem, etc.).
benadering
(archaic) An opportunity of drawing near; access.
aanvliegen
(aviation, also, attributively) The way an aircraft comes in to land at an airport.

approach /əˈpɹoʊt͡ʃ/ /əˈpɹəʊt͡ʃ/ v
naderen
(intransitive) To come or go near, in place or time; to move toward; to advance nearer; to draw nigh.
naderen benaderen
(ambitransitive, figuratively) Used intransitively, followed by to: to draw near (to someone or something); to make advances; to approximate or become almost equal.
benaderen
(transitive, military) To take approaches to (a place); to move towards (a place) by using covered roads, trenches, or other works.

approachable more approachable most approachable adj
benaderbaar
Easily approached; easy to talk to.

approaches /əˈpɹoʊt͡ʃiz/ /əˈpɹəʊt͡ʃiz/ n
benadering toenadering
Movements to gain favour; advances.
benadering
(military) The covered roads, trenches, or other works made by besiegers or soldiers in their advances toward a place such as a fortress or military post.

approbation /ˌæp.ɹoʊˈbeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌæp.ɹəʊˈbeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌæp.ɹəˈbeɪ.ʃən/ approbations n
bekrachtiging
The act of approving; an assenting to the propriety of a thing with some degree of pleasure or satisfaction; approval, sanction, commendation or official recognition.

appropriate /əˈpɹoʊ.pɹi.eɪt/ /əˈpɹoʊ.pɹi.ət/ /əˈpɹoʊ.pɹi.ɪt/ /əˈpɹəʊ.pɹi.eɪt/ /əˈpɹəʊ.pɹi.ət/ /əˈpɹəʊ.pɹi.ɪt/ more appropriate most appropriate adj
geschikt passend toepasselijk
Suitable or fit; proper.
gepast
Suitable to the social situation or to social respect or social discreetness; socially correct; socially discreet; well-mannered; proper.
aangewezen geschikt
(obsolete) Set apart for a particular use or person; reserved.

appropriate /əˈpɹoʊ.pɹi.eɪt/ /əˈpɹoʊ.pɹi.ət/ /əˈpɹoʊ.pɹi.ɪt/ /əˈpɹəʊ.pɹi.eɪt/ /əˈpɹəʊ.pɹi.ət/ /əˈpɹəʊ.pɹi.ɪt/ v
toewijzen toeëigenen
(transitive) To set apart for, or assign to, a particular person or use, especially in exclusion of all others; with to or for.
aanpassen
(transitive, archaic) To make suitable to; to suit.

appropriation /əˌpɹoʊpɹiˈeɪʃən/ appropriations n
toe-eigening
An act or instance of appropriating.

approval /əˈpɹuvəl/ /əˈpɹuːvəl/ approvals n
goedkeuring instemming permissie toestemming
An expression granting permission; an indication of agreement with a proposal; an acknowledgement that a person, thing, or event meets requirements.
goedkeuring
An expression of favorable acceptance and encouragement; a compliment that also condones.

approve /əˈpɹuːv/ v
goedkeuren
(transitive) To officially sanction; to ratify; to confirm; to set as satisfactory.
(transitive) To regard as good; to commend; to be pleased with; to think well of.
goedkeuren instemmen met
(transitive, archaic) To make proof of; to demonstrate; to prove or show practically.
instemmen met
(intransitive, followed by "of") To consider worthy (to); to be pleased (with); to accept.

approximate /ə.ˈpɹɑk.sə.meɪt/ /ə.ˈpɹɑk.sə.mət/ /ə.ˈpɹɑk.sɪ.mət/ /ə.ˈpɹɒk.sɪ.meɪt/ /ə.ˈpɹɒk.sɪ.mət/ more approximate most approximate adj
benaderend
Approaching; proximate; nearly resembling.
ongeveer bij benadering
Nearing correctness; nearly exact; not perfectly accurate.

approximately /əˈpɹɑk.sɪ.mət.li/ /əˈpɹɒk.sɪ.mət.li/ adv
ongeveer grofweg ruwweg
Imprecise but close to in quantity or amount.

approximation /əˌpɹɑk.sɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/ /əˌpɹɒk.sɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/ /əˌpɹɔk.sɪˈmæɪ.ʃən/ [əˌpɹɑk.sɪˈmeɪ.ʃn̩] [əˌpɹɒk.sɪˈmeɪ.ʃn̩] [əˌpɹɔk.sɪˈmæɪ.ʃn̩] approximations n
benaderen schatten
(linguistics) The act of producing a near-simulation of the pronunciation of a foreign language for a loanword therefrom, or any given pronunciation resulting from that act.
benadering schatting
(mathematics) An imprecise solution or result that is adequate for a defined purpose.

apricate /ˈæpɹikeɪt/ /ˈæpɹɪkeɪt/ v
zonnebaden zonnen
(intransitive, rare) To bask in the sun.
(transitive, also, figuratively, rare) To disinfect and freshen by exposing to the sun; to sun.

apricot /æepɹɪˈkɒt/ /æepɹɪˈkɔt/ /ˈeɪ.pɹɪ.kɑt/ /ˈeɪ.pɹɪ.kɒt/ /ˈæp.ɹɪ.kɑt/ apricots n
abrikoos
The apricot tree, Prunus armeniaca
(color) A pale yellow-orange colour, like that of an apricot fruit.

apron /ˈeɪ.pəɹn/ /ˈeɪ.pɹən/ aprons n
schort
The loading, parking or roadway area immediately beside a railway station

apropos /ˌæp.ɹəˈpoʊ/ /ˌæp.ɹəˈpəʊ/ adv
terloops
By the way.
gepast
Timely; at a good time.

apropos /ˌæp.ɹəˈpoʊ/ /ˌæp.ɹəˈpəʊ/ preposition
betreffend
Regarding or concerning.

apse /æps/ apses apsides n
apsis
(architecture) A semicircular projection from a building, especially the rounded east end of a church that contains the altar.

apt /æpt/ apter aptest more apt most apt adj
gepast geschikt passend toepasselijk
Suitable; appropriate; fit or fitted; suited.
geneigd
(of persons or things) Having a habitual tendency; habitually liable or likely; disposed towards.
fit pienter slim
Ready; especially fitted or qualified (to do something); quick to learn.

aptitude /ˈæptɪˌtjuːd/ aptitudes n
aanleg
Natural ability to acquire knowledge or skill.

aqua regia /ˈɑː.kwə ˈɹeɪ.ɡi.ə/ /ˌækwə ˈɹiː.ʒə/ n
koningswater
(inorganic chemistry, archaic) A mixture of three parts concentrated hydrochloric acid to one part concentrated nitric acid, named for its ability to dissolve gold.

aquamarine /ˌæk.wə.məˈɹiːn/ /ˌɑ.kwə.məˈɹiːn/ adj
aquamarijn
Of a bluish-green colour.

aquamarine /ˌæk.wə.məˈɹiːn/ /ˌɑ.kwə.məˈɹiːn/ aquamarines n
aquamarijn
The bluish-green colour of the sea.
A transparent bluish-green, sometimes yellow-green, variety of beryl.

aquapark aquaparks n
waterpark
A water park.

aquaplaning n
aquaplaning watergladheid
(automotive, UK) The loss of contact with the road because of surface water. The act of aquaplaning.

aquaponics /(ˌ)ækwəˈpɒnɪks/ /ˌækwə-/ /ˌɑkwəˈpɑnɪks/ n
aquaponics
(agriculture) A sustainable food production system that combines traditional aquaculture with hydroponics, with effluent from the water in which fish are reared being used as nutrition for plants.

aquarist aquarists n
aquarist aquariumhouder aquariumhoudster
A person who maintains an aquarium.

aquarium /-ɛɹiəm/ /əˈkwɛɹ.i.jəm/ aquaria aquariums n
aquarium
A tank, often made of glass, for keeping live fish or other aquatic animals.

aquatic /w/ /ɘ.ˈkwɔ.tɘk/ /ə.ˈkwæ.tɪk/ /ə.ˈkwɑ.tɪk/ /ə.ˈkwɒ.tɪk/ more aquatic most aquatic adj
aquatisch aquatische
Relating to water; living in or near water, taking place in water.

aquatic warbler aquatic warblers n
waterrietzanger
A small passerine bird, Acrocephalus paludicola, of the warbler family (Sylviidae)

aquatint /ˈækwətɪnt/ aquatints n
aquatint
A form of etching with acid on a plate partially covered with varnish that produces a print somewhat resembling a watercolour.
An etching or print made using this method.

aqueduct /ˈæk.wəˌdʌkt/ /ˈæk.wɪˌdʌkt/ /ˈɑk.wəˌdʌkt/ aqueducts n
aquaduct
An artificial channel that is constructed to convey water from one location to another.
A structure carrying water over a river or depression, especially in regards to ancient aqueducts.

aquifer /ˈækwɪfə/ /ˈækwɪfɝ/ /ˈɑkwɪfɝ/ aquifers n
aquifer
An underground layer of water-bearing porous stone, earth, or gravel.

aquiline nose aquiline noses n
adelaarsneus arendsneus haakneus
A nose with a hooked, bent shape.

ar /ˈaɹ/ /ˈäːɹ/ /ˈɑɹ/ /ˈɑɹə/ /ˈɑː/ ars n
er
The name of the Latin-script letter R.

arable /ˈæɹəbl̩/ more arable most arable adj
bebouwbaar
(agriculture, of land) Able to be plowed or tilled, capable of growing crops (traditionally contrasted with pasturable lands such as heaths).
(agriculture, NGO, _, jargon, of land) Under cultivation (within any quinquennial period) for the production of crops sown and harvested within the same agricultural year (contrasted with permanently-cropped lands such as orchards).

arachnid /əˈɹæknɪd/ arachnids n
spinachtige
Any of the eight-legged creatures, including spiders, mites, and scorpions, of the class Arachnida.

arachnologic more arachnologic most arachnologic adj
arachnologisch
(zoology) Of or relating to arachnology, the study of arachnids.

arachnologist arachnologists n
arachnologe arachnoloog

arachnology n
arachnologie
The study of the Arachnida.

arachnophobia /æˌɹæk.nəˈfəʊ.bɪ.ə/ arachnophobias n
arachnofobie spinnenangst spinnenfobie spinnenvrees
An abnormal or irrational fear of arachnids, especially spiders.

arbiter /ˈɑːbɪtə(ɹ)/ arbiters n
arbiter
A person appointed, or chosen, by parties to determine a controversy between them; an arbitrator.

arbitrariness arbitrarinesses n
willekeurigheid
The quality or state of being arbitrary; the extent to which something is arbitrary.

arbitrary /ˈɑɹ.bɪˌtɹɛ(ə).ɹi/ /ˈɑː.bɪ.tɹi/ /ˈɑː.bɪ.tɹə.ɹi/ more arbitrary most arbitrary adj
arbitrair willekeurig
(usually, of a decision) Based on individual discretion or judgment; not based on any objective distinction, perhaps even made at random.
Determined by impulse rather than reason; heavy-handed.
Determined by independent arbiter.
willekeurig
(mathematics) Any, out of all that are possible.

arbitration /ˌɑɹ.bɪˈtɹeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɑː.bɪˈtɹeɪ.ʃən/ [ˌɑɹ.bəˈt̠͡ɹ̠eɪ.ʃn̩] [ˌɑː.bəˈt̠͡ɹ̠eɪ.ʃn̩] arbitrations n
arbitratie
The act or process of arbitrating.
A process through which two or more parties use an arbitrator or arbiter in order to resolve a dispute.
arbitrage
In general, a form of justice where both parties designate a person whose ruling they will accept formally. More specifically in Market Anarchist (market anarchy) theory, arbitration designates the process by which two agencies pre-negotiate a set of common rules in anticipation of cases where a customer from each agency is involved in a dispute.

arboreal /ɑɹˈbɔɹi.əl/ adj
boomachtig
Of, relating to, or resembling a tree.
arboreal boomlevend
Living in or among trees.

arborescence arborescences n
structuur
A tree-like structure.

arboretum /ɑː(ɹ)bəˈɹiːtəm/ arboreta arboretums n
arboretum
A place where many varieties of tree are grown for research, educational, and ornamental purposes.

arboriculture /ɑːɹˈbɔːɹ.ɪˌkʌl.t͡ʃɚ/ /ɑːˈbɒɹ.ɪˌkʌlt͡ʃə/ arboricultures n
arboricultuur
The branch of horticulture concerned with the planting, growth, and maintenance of trees.

arc /ɑɹk/ /ɑːk/ arcs n
boog
(geometry) A continuous part of the circumference of a circle (circular arc) or of another curve. [from 16th c.]
A curve, in general. [from 17th c.]

arc lamp arc lamps n
booglamp
An electric arc arranged so as to produce useful light.

arcade /ɑɹˈkeɪd/ /ɑːˈkeɪd/ arcades n
winkelpassage
(architecture) A covered passage, usually with shops on both sides.
automatenhal speelhal
An establishment that runs coin-operated games.

arcade game arcade games n
arcadespel speelautomaat
(video games) A coin-operated video game or amusement device.

arcane /ɑɹˈkeɪn/ more arcane most arcane adj
duister geheim
Understood by only a few.

arccosine arccosines n
arccosinus
(trigonometry) Any of several single-valued or multivalued functions that are inverses of the cosine function.

arch /ɑɹk/ /ɑɹt͡ʃ/ /ɑːk/ /ɑːt͡ʃ/ arches n
boog
An inverted U shape.
An arch-shaped arrangement of trapezoidal stones, designed to redistribute downward force outward.
(architecture) An architectural element having the shape of an arch

arch bridge arch bridges n
boogbrug
A bridge with abutments at each end shaped as an arch.

arch- /ɑ(ɹ)k/ /ɑː(ɹ)t͡ʃ/ prefix
aarts-
Highest; most extreme.

archabbey archabbeys n
aartsabdij
(ecclesiastical) An abbey which is the seat of an archabbot (high monastic rank within an order or congregation)

archabbot archabbots n
aartsabt
(ecclesiastical) In certain Catholic (notably Benedictine) congregations, the title of the general superior, ranking above all other abbots, vested in a particular abbey, which hence is called an archabbey (usually its motherhouse, such as Beuron, which gave its name to a Benedictine congregation).

archaeo- prefix
archeo-
ancient, early, primitive

archaeological more archaeological most archaeological adj
archeologisch oudheidkundig
Relating to the science or research of archaeology.

archaeologist /ˌɑɹ.kiˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒɪst/ /ˌɑː.kiˈɒl.ə.d͡ʒɪst/ archaeologists n
archeoloog oudheidkundige archeologe
Someone who studies or practises archaeology.

archaeology /ˌɑɹ.kiˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌɑː.kiˈɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ archaeologies n
archeologie oudheidkunde
The study of the past by excavation and analysis of its material remains:

archaeophyte /ɑɹˈki.əˌfaɪt/ /ɑːˈkiː.əˌfaɪt/ /ˈɑɹ.ki.əˌfaɪt/ /ˈɑː.ki.əˌfaɪt/ archaeophytes n
archeofyt
(botany) A plant which was introduced to an area by humans (or arrived naturally, but from an area in which it was present as a human introduction) and became naturalized before 1500 C.E. (but especially in prehistoric times).

archaic /ɐːˈkæɪ.ɪk/ /ɑɹ.ˈkeɪ.ɪk/ /ɑː.ˈkeɪ.ɪk/ more archaic most archaic adj
archaïsch ouderwets verouderd
Of or characterized by antiquity; old-fashioned, quaint, antiquated.

archaism /ˈaː.kæɪ.ɪz.əm/ /ˈɑɹ.keɪˌɪz.əm/ /ˈɑɹ.kiˌɪz.əm/ /ˈɑː.keɪ.ɪz.əm/ archaisms n
archaïsme
An archaic word, style, etc.

archangel /ɑː(ɹ)ˈkeɪn.d͡ʒəl/ /ˈɑː(ɹ).keɪn.d͡ʒəl/ archangels n
aartsengel
A powerful angel that leads many other angels, but is still loyal to a deity, and often seen as belonging to a particular archangelical rank or order within a greater hierarchy of angels. (Judeo-Christian examples: Gabriel, Michael, Raphael, Uriel).

archbishop /ˈɑː(ɹ)t͡ʃˌbɪʃəp/ /ˌɑː(ɹ)t͡ʃˈbɪʃəp/ archbishopess archbishops n
aartsbisschop
A senior bishop who is in charge of an archdiocese, and presides over a group of dioceses called a province (in Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, Anglicanism, etc.)

archbishopric /ɑɹt͡ʃˈbɪʃəprɪk/ /ɑːt͡ʃˈbɪʃəprɪk/ archbishoprics n
aartsbisdom metropool
(ecclesiastical) The jurisdiction of an archbishop.

archchancellor /ˈɑɹt͡ʃˈt͡ʃænslɚ/ /ˈɑɹt͡ʃˈt͡ʃænsəlɚ/ /ˈɑːtʃˈtʃɑːnsələ/ archchancellors n
aartskanselier
chief chancellor

archdiocese /-siːz/ /ˌɑɹt͡ʃˈdaɪəsɪs/ /ˌɑːtʃˈdaɪ.ə.sɪs/ archdioceses n
aartsbisdom metropool
(Christianity) An area administered by an archbishop; the ecclesiastical hierarchy of this area, also under the archbishop.

archduchess archduchesses n
aartshertogin
A daughter or granddaughter of the Emperor of Austria-Hungary, or the wife of a son or grandson of the Emperor of Austria-Hungary

archduchy archduchies n
aartshertogdom
The territory (principality) of an archduke.

archduke archdukes n
aartshertog
(historical) The son or male-line grandson of an emperor of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

archenemy archenemies n
aartsvijand aartsvijandin
A principal enemy.

archeopteryx /ɑɹkiˈɒptəɹɪks/ /ɑːkiːˈɒptəɹɪks/ archeopteryxes n
archaeopteryx
A specimen of the species Archaeopteryx lithographica, being the earliest and most primitive known bird, representing a transition in the evolution of dinosaurs to birds.

archer /ˈɑɹt͡ʃɚ/ /ˈɑː(ɹ).t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ archers n
boogschutter
One who shoots an arrow from a bow or a bolt from a crossbow.

archeress /ˈɑːtʃəɹɪs/ archeresses n
boogschutster
A female archer.

archerfish archerfish archerfishes n
schuttersvis
Any of the species of fish in the family Toxotidae (usually with sole genus Toxotes), who prey on small animals near to the surface of a water by shooting them with water from their mouths.

archery /ɑɹt͡ʃəɹiː/ /ɑːt͡ʃəɹiː/ archeries n
boogschieten
(uncountable) The practice or sport of shooting arrows with a bow.

archiepiscopal adj
aartsbisschoppelijk
Of or relating to an archbishop or an archbishopric.

archipelago /ˌɑɹkəˈpɛləˌɡoʊ/ /ˌɑːkəˈpɛləɡəʊ/ archipelagoes archipelagos n
archipel eilandengroep
(collective) A group of islands.

architect /ˈɑɹ.kɪˌtɛkt/ /ˈɑː.kɪˌtɛkt/ architects n
architect bouwmeester
A professional who designs buildings or other structures, or who prepares plans and superintends construction.
A person who plans, devises or contrives the achievement of a desired result.

architectural /ˌɑɹkɪˈtɛktjəɹəl/ /ˌɑɹkɪˈtɛkt͡ʃəɹəl/ more architectural most architectural adj
architectonisch architecturaal
Pertaining to architecture.

architecture /ˈɑɹkɪtɛkt͡ʃɚ/ /ˈɑː.kɪ.ˌtɛk.tʃə/ architectures n
architectuur bouwstijl
The art and science of designing and managing the construction of buildings and other structures, particularly if they are well proportioned and decorated.

architrave /ˈɑɹ.kɪ.tɹeɪv/ architraves n
architraaf
(architecture) The lowest part of an entablature; rests on the capitals of the columns.

archive /ˈɑɹkaɪv/ /ˈɑːkaɪv/ archives n
archief
A place for storing earlier, and often historical, material. An archive usually contains documents (letters, records, newspapers, etc.) or other types of media kept for historical interest.

archive /ˈɑɹkaɪv/ /ˈɑːkaɪv/ v
archiveren
(transitive) To place (something) into an archive.

archivist /ˈɑː(ɹ)kəvɪst/ /ˈɑː(ɹ)kɪvɪst/ /ˈɑː(ɹ)ˌkaɪvɪst/ archivists n
archivaris
One who is in charge of, or performs the task of creating, collecting, cataloguing, organising, and archives.

archpriest archpriests n
aartspriester
(Eastern Orthodox Church) The highest rank given to a married priest.
(Roman Catholic Church) An honorific title applied to a priest who has a specific function.

arcsine /ˈɑːɹkˌsaɪn/ arcsines n
arcsinus
(trigonometry) Any of several single-valued or multivalued functions that are inverses of the sine function. Symbol: arcsin, sin−1

arctangent arctangents n
arctangens
(trigonometry) Any of several single-valued or multivalued functions that are inverses of the tangent function. Symbol: arctan, tan-1

arctic fox arctic foxes n
poolvos
Vulpes lagopus, a fox of the family Canidae, living in the Arctic regions of North America and Eurasia.

arctic hare arctic hares n
poolhaas
A North-American hare of species Lepus arcticus, that is white, usually year round, found in the Arctic.

arctic redpoll arctic redpolls n
witstuitbarmsijs
A bird of the species Acanthis hornemanni.

arctic tern arctic terns n
noordse stern
A migratory bird that travels between the Arctic and Antarctic, Sterna paradisaea.

arcuate fasciculus /ˈɑːkjuːət fəˈsɪkjʊləs/ arcuate fasciculi n
fasciculus arcuatus
(neuroanatomy) A bundle of axons that forms part of the superior longitudinal fasciculus.

ard /ɑɹd/ /ɑːd/ ards n
eergetouw rijstploeg schuifploeg
A simple plough consisting of a spike dragged through the soil. [20th c.]

ardeid ardeids n
reiger
(zoology) Any member of the family Ardeidae, the herons, egrets and bitterns.

ardent /ˈɑɹdənt/ /ˈɑːdənt/ more ardent most ardent adj
vurig passioneel
Full of ardor; expressing passion, spirit, or enthusiasm.
brandend gloeiend
(literary) Providing light or heat.

arduous /ˈɑɹ.d͡ʒu.əs/ /ˈɑː.djuː.əs/ /ˈɑː.d͡ʒuː.əs/ more arduous most arduous adj
moeizaam uitputtend zwaar
Needing or using up much energy; testing powers of endurance.
moeilijk te beklimmen steil uitputtend zwaar
Difficult or exhausting to traverse.

are /ɛə/ /ɛəɹ/ /ɛɹ/ /ɛː/ ares n
are
(rare) An accepted (but deprecated and rarely used) metric unit of area equal to 100 square metres, or a former unit of approximately the same extent. Symbol: a.

are you OK /ɑɹ juː oʊˈkeɪ/ /ɑː juː əʊˈkeɪ/ [ɑ̟ɹ ju̟ː oʊˈkʰeɪ] [ɑ̟ː ju̟ː əʊˈkʰeɪ] phraseologicalUnit
gaat het?
Asking if the listener is OK (e.g. not hurt).

are you allergic to any medications phraseologicalUnit
ben je allergisch voor medicijnen? bent u allergisch voor medicijnen?
Asked mostly by doctors and nurses to ascertain whether certain medications should not be given to patients.

are you feeling better phraseologicalUnit
voel je je beter? voelt u zich beter
Asked to find out whether someone has recovered to some degree from past illness or unwellness.

are you married phraseologicalUnit
bent je getrouwd? bent u getrouwd?
Used to ask whether the interlocutor does or doesn't have a spouse.

are you religious phraseologicalUnit
ben je godsdienstig? bent u godsdienstig?
A request for information about the listener's (or listeners') religious beliefs.

are you single phraseologicalUnit
ben je alleenstaand? bent u alleenstaand?
Used to ask whether the interlocutor does or doesn't have a (romantic) partner.

are you taking any medications phraseologicalUnit
gebruikt u medicijnen?

area /ˈɛɚ.i.ə/ /ˈɛːɹɪə/ areas areæ n
oppervlakte
(mathematics) A measure of the extent of a surface; it is measured in square units.
gebied regio streek
A particular geographic region.

area code area codes n
netnummer
(US, Australia, Philippines) A prefix appended to a telephone number indicating the geographical area.

areocentric more areocentric most areocentric adj
areocentrisch
(astronomy) Having the planet Mars at the center.

areola /əˈɹi.ə.lə/ /ˌæ.ɹiˈoʊ.lə/ /ˌæ.ɹiˈəʊ.lə/ /ˌɛ.ɹiˈoʊ.lə/ areolae areolas areolæ n
areola tepelhof
(anatomy) The circular, darkly pigmented area surrounding a nipple; the areola mammae.

argent /ˈɑɹd͡ʒənt/ /ˈɑːdʒənt/ adj
zilver
(tincture) : of white or silver tincture on a coat of arms.

argent /ˈɑɹd͡ʒənt/ /ˈɑːdʒənt/ argents n
zilver
(tincture) The white or silver tincture on a coat of arms.

argentine /ˈɑː(ɹ).d͡ʒənˌtaɪn/ /ˈɑː(ɹ).d͡ʒənˌtiːn/ argentines n
zilversmelt zilvervis
Any osmeriform fish of the genus Argentina, especially European argentine (Argentina sphyraena).

arginine /ˈɑɹɡɪniːn/ arginines n
arginine
An amino acid found in animal foods that plays an important role in several physiological processes.

argon /ˈɑːɹɡɒn/ argons n
argon
The chemical element (symbol Ar) with an atomic number of 18. The third most abundant gas in the Earth's atmosphere, it is a colourless, odourless, inert noble gas.

arguable /ˈɑɹɡjuəbl/ /ˈɑːɡjuəbl/ more arguable most arguable adj
verdedigbaar
That can be argued; that can be proven or strongly supported with sound logical deduction, precedent, and evidence.
betwistbaar verdedigbaar
(colloquial) Open to doubt, argument or debate.

arguably /ˈɑɹɡjuəbli/ /ˈɑːɡjuəbli/ more arguably most arguably adv
aantoonbaar onderbouwbaar
As can be supported or proven by sound logical deduction, evidence, and precedent, but without absolute certainty.

argue /ˈɑɹ.ɡju/ /ˈɑː.ɡjuː/ v
redetwisten
(intransitive) To debate, disagree, or discuss opposing or differing viewpoints.
betogen
(transitive) To present (a viewpoint or an argument therefor).

argument /-ɡju-/ /-ɡjə-/ /ˈɑɹɡjʊmənt/ /ˈɑːɡjʊmənt/ arguments n
argument
(countable, also, figuratively) A fact or statement used to support a proposition; a reason.
A value, or a reference to a value, passed to a function.
argumentatie
(countable) A process of reasoning; argumentation.
ruzie betoog
(countable) A verbal dispute; a quarrel.

argument from silence arguments from silence n
argumentum e silentio
An argument based on the absence of something being mentioned in documents as evidence.

argumentative /ˌɑɹɡjəˈmɛn(t)ətɪv/ /ˌɑːɡjʊmɛnˈteɪtɪv/ /ˌɑːɡjʊˈmɛntətɪv/ [-ɾɪv] more argumentative most argumentative adj
twistgierig twistziek venijnig
Prone to argue or dispute.

argyria argyrias n
argyrie
(dermatology) A condition caused by excessive exposure to chemical compounds of the element silver, or to silver dust, the most dramatic symptom of which being that the skin turns purple or purple-grey.

arid /ˈæɹ.ɪd/ /ˈɛɚ.ɪd/ arider aridest more arid most arid adj
droog
Very dry.

aril arils n
zaadmantel zaadrok
(botany) A tissue surrounding the seed in certain fruits such as pomegranates.

arise /əˈɹaɪz/ v
opstaan
To come up from one's bed or place of repose; to get up.
ontstaan
To spring up; to come into action, being, or notice; to become operative, sensible, or visible; to begin to act a part; to present itself.

aristocracy /ˌæ.ɹɪˈstɒk.ɹə.si/ /ˌɛɹ.ɪˈstɑk.ɹə.si/ aristocracies n
aristocratie adel
The nobility, or the hereditary ruling class.
aristocratie
Government by such a class, or a state with such a government
A class of people considered (not normally universally) superior to others

aristocrat /əˈɹɪstəkɹæt/ /ˈæɹɪstəˌkɹæt/ aristocrats n
aristocraat
One of the aristocracy, nobility, or people of rank in a community; one of a ruling class; a noble (originally in Revolutionary France).

arithmetic /əˈɹɪθmətɪk/ arithmetics n
rekenkunde aritmetica
The mathematics of numbers (integers, rational numbers, real numbers, or complex numbers) under the operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

arithmetic mean arithmetic means n
rekenkundig gemiddelde
(statistics, probability) The measure of central tendency of a set of values computed by dividing the sum of the values by their number.

arity /ˈeəɹɪti/ /ˈæɹɪti/ arities n
plaatsigheid ariteit
(logic, mathematics, computer science) The number of arguments or operands a function or operation takes. For a relation, the number of domains in the corresponding Cartesian product.

ark clam ark clams n
arkschelp
Any of the small to large-sized edible saltwater clams in the family Arcidae.

arm /ɐːm/ /ɑɹm/ /ɑːm/ arms n
arm
The portion of the upper human appendage, from the shoulder to the wrist and sometimes including the hand.
A long, narrow, more or less rigid part of an object extending from the main part or centre of the object, such as the arm of an armchair, a crane, a pair of spectacles or a pair of compasses.
wapen
(usually used in the plural) A weapon.
wapen wapenschild
(in the plural) Heraldic bearings or insignia.

arm /ɐːm/ /ɑɹm/ /ɑːm/ v
bewapenen
(transitive) To supply with armour or (later especially) weapons.
(transitive, figurative) To supply with the equipment, knowledge, authority, or other tools needed for a particular task; to furnish with capability; to equip.

arm in arm adv
arm in arm gearmd
With arms linked together; with arms around each other's shoulder or waist. (of two or more people)

arm to the teeth v
tot de tanden gewapend
(idiomatic) To equip thoroughly with weapons.

arm wrestling /ˈɑɹm ˌɹɛs.lɪŋ/ /ˈɑːm ˌɹɛs.lɪŋ/ n
armworsteling
A strength sport with two participants, in which each participant grips the other's hand and tries to pin the other's arm onto a surface.

arm-wrestle v
armworstelen
(ambitransitive) To compete in an arm-wrestle (with).

arm-wrestler arm-wrestlers n
armworstelaar armworstelares
Someone who arm-wrestles.

armadillo /ɑɹməˈdɪloʊ/ /ɑːməˈdɪləʊ/ armadilloes armadillos n
gordeldier armadillo kapasie schildvarken
Any of the burrowing mammals covered with bony, jointed, protective plates, order Cingulata, found in the Americas, especially in South America.

armband armbands n
bandje protestbandje rouwbandje zwembandje zwemvleugeltje
(sport) A band worn around the arm of the captain of a team.
bandje zwembandje zwemvleugeltje
An inflatable band worn round the arms to keep afloat in water

armchair /ˈɑɹmt͡ʃɛɚ/ /ˈɑː(ɹ)mtʃɛə(ɹ)/ armchairs n
fauteuil leunstoel
A chair with supports for the arms or elbows.

armed /ɑɹmd/ /ɑːmd/ /ˈɑːɹmɪd/ more armed most armed adj
gewapend
(sometimes, in combination) Equipped, especially with a weapon.

armed conflict armed conflicts n
gewapend konflikt
(international law, military) A contested incompatibility that entails the use of armed force between two parties including a territory, the government of a state, or both.

armed forces n
leger armee heer heir krijgsmacht strijdkrachten
The military forces of a nation, such as the army, navy, air force, marines, and sometimes, coastguard or border guard, which are tasked with the defence of the nation and its citizens, if necessary through use of deadly force.

armed robbery armed robberies n
gewapende overval
(legal) A theft where the thieves are armed with weapons.

armful /ˈɑɹmˌfʊl/ /ˈɑːmfʊl/ armfuls armsful armsfuls n
armvol
The amount an arm or arms can hold.

armillary sphere armillary spheres n
armillarium
An instrument consisting of graduated metal circles used to represent the motions of celestial bodies around the earth.

armistice /-məstəs/ /ˈɑɹmɪstɪs/ /ˈɑːmɪstɪs/ armistices n
wapenstilstand wapenstand
A formal agreement, especially between nations, to end combat.

armor /ˈɑː.mə/ /ˈɑːɹ.mɚ/ armors n
pantser harnas
(uncountable) A protective layer over a body, vehicle, or other object intended to deflect or diffuse damaging forces.

armoured car armoured cars n
pantserwagen
An automobile equipped with armour to protect important passengers.

armoured fighting vehicle armoured fighting vehicles n
pantsergevechtsvoertuig
(military) An armed and armoured military vehicle which runs on wheels or caterpillar track, used by fighting troops.

armoured train armoured trains n
pantsertrein
a railway train protected with armour

armpit /ˈɑɹmˌpɪt/ armpits n
oksel
The cavity beneath the junction of the arm and shoulder.

armrest armrests n
armleuning
Part of the seat of a chair that is designed to support the arm.

arms dealer arms dealers n
wapenhandelaar

arms factory arms factories n
wapenfabriek
a factory where weapons are produced

arms race arms races n
wapenwedloop
A competition for military supremacy between two powers, especially for the most weapons and the best military technology.

army /ˈɐː.mi(ː)/ /ˈɑɹ.mi/ /ˈɑː.miː/ armies n
leger landmacht weermacht
A large, highly organized military force, concerned mainly with ground (rather than air or naval) operations.
defensie landsverdediging leger
The governmental agency in charge of a state's army.
leger bende horde
(figuratively) A large group of people working toward the same purpose.
leger
(figuratively) A large group of social animals working toward the same purpose.
leger horde menigte
(figuratively) Any multitude.

army ant army ants n
legermier trekmier
A tropical nomadic ant, principally in the subfamiles Dorylinae and Leptanillinae, that preys on other insects.

aroma /əˈɹoʊmə/ /əˈɹəʊmə/ aromas aromata n
aroma geur
A smell; especially a pleasant spicy or fragrant one.

aromatherapy aromatherapies n
aromatherapie
(alternative medicine) The use of selected fragrances in lotions and inhalants in an effort to affect mood and promote health.

aromatic /ˌæɹ.əˈmæt.ɪk/ /ˌɛɹ.əˈmæt.ɪk/ [ˌæɹ.əˈmæɾ.ɪk] [ˌɛɹ.əˈmæɾ.ɪk] more aromatic most aromatic adj
aromatisch geurig kruidig
Fragrant or spicy.

aromatic /ˌæɹ.əˈmæt.ɪk/ /ˌɛɹ.əˈmæt.ɪk/ [ˌæɹ.əˈmæɾ.ɪk] [ˌɛɹ.əˈmæɾ.ɪk] aromatics n
aromaat
A fragrant plant or spice added to a dish to flavour it.

aromatize v
aromatiseren
(transitive) To make aromatic, fragrant, or spicy.

around /əˈɹaʊnd/ preposition
om rondom rond
Forming a circle or closed curve containing (something).
langs om omheen
Following a path which curves near an object, with the object on the inside of the curve.

arouse /əˈɹaʊz/ v
opwekken
(transitive) To stimulate or induce (feelings).
opwinden
(transitive) To sexually stimulate.

arraign /əˈɹeɪn/ v
in staat van beschuldiging stellen
To officially charge someone in a court of law.

arraignment /əˈɹeɪnmənt/ arraignments n
voorgeleiding
(legal) The formal charging of a defendant with an offense; in many jurisdictions it includes their response in the form of a plea, typically as guilty, not guilty, or no contest.

arrange /əˈɹeɪnd͡ʒ/ v
regelen ordenen schikken
(transitive) To set up; to organize; to put into an orderly sequence or arrangement.

arrangement /əˈɹeɪnd͡ʒmənt/ arrangements n
afspraak akkoord regeling voorbereiding
(often, in the plural) Preparations for some undertaking.
regeling
An agreement.
arrangement
(music) An adaptation of a piece of music for other instruments, or in another style.

array /əˈɹeɪ/ /əˈɹæɪ/ arrays n
array
(programming) Any of various data structures designed to hold multiple elements of the same type; especially, a data structure that holds these elements in adjacent memory locations so that they may be retrieved using numeric indices.

arrear /əˈɹɪə/ /əˈɹɪɹ/ arrears n
achterstand
Work to be done, obligation.
achterstallige betaling
Unpaid debt.

arrest /əˈɹɛst/ arrests n
stilstand
The condition of being stopped, standstill.
aanhouding arrestatie
(legal) The process of arresting a criminal, suspect etc.
arrest
A confinement, detention, as after an arrest.

arrest /əˈɹɛst/ v
stoppen stuiten
(transitive) To stop or slow (a process, course etc.). [from 14th c.]
arresteren aanhouden oppakken in hechtenis nemen vatten
(transitive) To seize (someone) with the authority of the law; to take into legal custody. [from 14th c.]
grijpen vatten
(transitive) To catch the attention of. [from 19th c.]

arrest warrant arrest warrants n
aanhoudingsbevel arrestatiebevel
(legal) An official document that authorizes law-enforcement officials to arrest a named person and to bring that individual before a court of law or other authority.

arrival /əˈɹaɪ.vəl/ arrivals n
aankomst komst
The act of arriving (reaching a certain place).
The fact of beginning to occur; the initial phase of something.

arrive /əˈɹaɪv/ v
aankomen arriveren bereiken
(intransitive, copulative) To reach; to get to a certain place.
bereiken gemaakt
(intransitive) To obtain a level of success or fame; to succeed.

arrogance /ˈæɹ.oʊ.ɡəns/ /ˈæɹ.ə.ɡəns/ arrogances n
arrogantie aanmatiging
The state of being arrogant; a type of extreme or foolish pride in which someone feels much superior to another.

arrogant /ˈæɹəɡənt/ more arrogant most arrogant adj
arrogant
Having excessive pride in oneself, often with contempt or disrespect for others.

arrow /ˈæɹ.oʊ/ /ˈæɹ.ə/ /ˈæɹ.əʊ/ /ˈɛ(ə)ɹ.oʊ/ arrows n
pijl
A projectile consisting of a shaft, a point and a tail with stabilizing fins that is shot from a bow.
A sign or symbol used to indicate a direction (e.g. →).
(computing) The -> symbol, which has specific meanings in various programming languages.

arrowroot /ˈæɹoʊˌɹut/ /ˈæɹə(ʊ)ɹuːt/ /ˈɛɹoʊˌɹut/ arrowroots n
pijlwortel
(countable, uncountable) Maranta arundinacea from the Marantaceae family, a large perennial herb native to the Caribbean area with green leaves about 15 centimeters long. [from late 17th c.]

arrowword arrowwords n
Zweeds raadsel Zweedse puzzel
A kind of crossword puzzle with the clues written in the grid, accompanied by arrows that indicate the position and direction of the answers.

arsehole /ˈɑː(ɹ)s.hoʊl/ arseholes n
gat
(British, Australia, Ireland, NZ, Canada, _, (regional)) The anus.
klootzak lul
(mildly vulgar, offensive) An inconsiderate or mean-spirited person. Less vulgar and intense than fucker or cunt.

arsenal /ˈɑː(ɹ)snəl/ /ˈɑː(ɹ)sənəl/ arsenals n
arsenaal wapenmagazijn wapenopslagplaats
A military establishment for the storing, development, manufacturing, testing, or repairing of arms, ammunition, and other war materiel; an armoury.

arsenic /ɑɹˈsɛnɪk/ /ɑː(ɹ)ˈsɛnɪk/ /ˈɑɹsənɪk/ /ˈɑː(ɹ).sə.nɪk/ arsenics n
arsenicum arseen
A toxic grey brittle nonmetallic chemical element (symbol As) with an atomic number of 33.

arson /ˈɑɹsən/ /ˈɑːsən/ arsons n
brandstichting
The crime of deliberately starting a fire with intent to cause damage.

arsonist /ˈɑɹsənəst/ /ˈɑːsənɪst/ arsonists n
brandstichter
One who has committed the act of arson, or illegally setting fire to property.

art /ɐːt/ /ɑɹt/ /ɑːt/ [-tsʰ] [-t̚] [-ɻ-] [aːt] [äːt] [äˑɹt] [ɐɹt] [ɑɹt] [ɑːt] [ɑːtʰ] [ɑːʔ] [ɑˑɻt] [ɑ̈ɹt] [ɒət] [ɒɹt] [ɒːt] arts n
kunst
(uncountable) The conscious production or arrangement of sounds, colours, forms, movements, or other elements in a manner that affects the senses and emotions, usually specifically the production of the beautiful in a graphic or plastic medium.
(countable) Skillful creative activity, usually with an aesthetic focus.
(uncountable) The study and the product of these processes.
(countable) A field or category of art, such as painting, sculpture, music, ballet, or literature.
(countable) A nonscientific branch of learning; one of the liberal arts.
(countable) Skill that is attained by study, practice, or observation.
(uncountable, dated) Contrivance, scheming, manipulation.
kunstwerk kunst
(uncountable) Aesthetic value.

art dealer art dealers n
kunsthandelaar
(This entry is a translation hub.) A person who buys and sells works of art

art gallery art galleries n
kunstgalerie kunstgalerij
A room, group of rooms, or other space where works of art are placed on display, possibly for sale.

art historian art historians n
kunsthistoricus
An expert in art history.

art history n
kunstgeschiedenis
The study of the history of the visual arts.

arteriosclerosis /ɑɹˌtiɹioʊsklɚˈoʊsəs/ arterioscleroses n
arteriosclerose
(pathology) Hardening, narrowing or loss of elasticity in arteries or blood vessels.

artery /ˈɑɹ.təɹ.i/ /ˈɑː.tə.ɹi/ arteries n
slagader arterie
(anatomy) Any of the muscular- and elastic-walled blood vessels forming part of the circulation system by which blood is conveyed away from the heart regardless of its oxygenation status; see pulmonary artery.

arthromere arthromeres n
lichaamsgeleding lichaamssegment
(anatomy) Any of the constitutive body segments of a jointed animal.

arthropod /ˈɑːθrəpɒd/ arthropodae arthropods n
geleedpotige
An invertebrate animal of the phylum Arthropoda, characterized by a chitinous exoskeleton and multiple jointed appendages.

arthropodal adj
geleedpotig
(zoology) Relating to the Arthropoda.

artichoke /ˈɑɹ.tɪˌtʃoʊk/ /ˈɑː.tɪˌtʃəʊk/ artichokes n
artisjok
A plant related to the thistle with enlarged flower heads eaten as a vegetable while immature, Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus.

artichoke bottom artichoke bottoms n
artisjokbodem
The edible fleshy receptacle at the bottom of an artichoke flower.

article /ˈɑɹtəkl̩/ /ˈɑɹtɪkəl/ /ˈɑːtɪkəl/ [ˈɑ(ː)ɹɾɨkɫ̩] [ˈɑːtʰɪkʰəɫ] articles n
artikel lidwoord
A piece of nonfiction writing such as a story, report, opinion piece, or entry in a newspaper, magazine, journal, encyclopedia, etc.
An object, a member of a group or class.
A section of a legal document, bylaws, etc. or, in the plural, the entire document seen as a collection of these.
lidwoord artikel
(grammar) A part of speech that indicates, specifies and limits a noun (a, an, or the in English). In some languages the article may appear as an ending (e.g. definite article in Swedish) or there may be none (e.g. Russian, Pashto).

articulate /ɑː(ɹ)ˈtɪk.jʊ.lət/ /ɑːɹˈtɪk.jə.lət/ more articulate most articulate adj
duidelijk efficiënt klaar
Clear; effective.
taalvaardig welbespraakt
Speaking in a clear and effective manner.
gelede geleed geärticuleerd
(obsolete) Expressed in articles or in separate items or particulars.

articulate /ɑː(ɹ)ˈtɪk.jʊ.leɪt/ /ɑːɹˈtɪk.jə.leɪt/ v
articuleren uitspreken verzorgen
(ambitransitive) To speak clearly; to enunciate.
geleed uitdrukken uitleggen
(transitive) To explain; to put into words; to make something specific.
benadrukken
(music, transitive) to attack a note, as by tonguing, slurring, bowing, etc.
articuleren
(anatomy, intransitive) to form a joint or connect by joints

articulated adj
geleed
Constructed with one or more pivoted joints which allow bending of an otherwise rigid structure.
Of a vehicle, composed of component parts each with its own wheels and chassis, e.g. an articulated lorry, articulated bus, or certain kinds of streetcars and trains.

articulated bus articulated buses n
gelede bus
A bus fitted with a joint, which is covered by an accordion-shaped weatherproofing, to increase its manoeuvrability.

artifact /ˈɑɹtɪfækt/ /ˈɑːtɪfækt/ [-ɾə-] [-ɾɪ-] artifacts n
artefact
An object made or shaped by human hand or labor.
(archaeology) An object, such as a tool, ornament, or weapon of archaeological or historical interest, especially such an object found at an archaeological excavation.
mensenwerk
Something viewed as a product of human agency or conception rather than an inherent element.

artificial /ˌɑː(ɹ).təˈfɪʃ.əl/ [ˌɑːrtɪˈfɪʃl] more artificial most artificial adj
kunstmatig artificieel
Man-made; made by humans; of artifice.
artificieel kunstmatig nagemaakt onnatuurlijk
Not natural or normal: imposed arbitrarily or without regard to the specifics or normal circumstances of a person, a situation, etc.
artificieel kunstmatig nagemaakt
(bridge) Conveying some meaning other than the actual contents of one's hand.

artificial intelligence artificial intelligences n
kunstmatige intelligentie
(computer science) The branch of computer science dealing with the reproduction or mimicking of human-level intelligence, self-awareness, knowledge, conscience, thought in computer programs.
Intelligence exhibited by an artificial (non-natural, man-made) entity.
The essential quality of a machine which thinks in a manner similar to or on the same general level as a real human being.
(countable, computing) A computer system or software package which is artificially intelligent.

artificial selection n
kunstmatige selectie
(evolutionary theory) Intervention by humans in the breeding of plants or animals in order to preserve selected genetic traits.

artificial turf artificial turfs n
kunstgras
An artificial grass surface made to resemble real grass, often used for sports fields.

artificiality /ˌɑː(ɹ).tɪˌfɪʃ.iˈæl.ɪ.ti/ artificialities n
kunstmatigheid
(uncountable) The quality of being artificial or produced unnaturally.

artillery /ɑɹˈtɪləɹi/ /ɑːˈtɪləɹi/ artilleries n
artillerie geschut
An army unit that uses such weapons, or a military formation using projectile weapons, such as archers.

artilleryman artillerymen n
artillerist geschutmeester kanonnier
(military) A soldier enlisted in an artillery unit or who uses artillery.

artisan /ˈɑɹtɪsən/ /ˈɑɹtɪzən/ /ˈɑː(ɹ)tɪzæn/ /ˈɑː(ɹ)tɪzən/ artisans n
ambachtsman ambachtsvrouw ambachtswerker
A skilled manual worker who uses tools and machinery in a particular craft.

artisanal /ɑːˈtɪzən(ə)l/ [ˈäɹtəzæn(ə)l] adj
ambachtelijk
Of or pertaining to artisans or the work of artisans.

artisanry artisanries n
ambacht
The work of an artisan.

artist /ˈɑɹ.tɪst/ /ˈɑːtɪst/ artists n
kunstenaar artiest kunstenares
A person who creates art as an occupation.
kunstenaar kunstenares
A person who creates art.
artiest kunstenaar
(often, in combination) A person who is skilled at some activity.

artistic /ɑɹˈtɪstɪk/ /ɑːˈtɪstɪk/ more artistic most artistic adj
artistiek kunstzinnig
Having or revealing creative skill.
Relating to or characteristic of art or artists.
Aesthetically pleasing.

arugula /əˈɹuɡələ/ /əˈɹʊɡələ/ arugulas n
rucola raketsla
One of three yellowish-flowered Mediterranean herbs of the mustard family with flavoured leaves, often eaten in salads. Has a distinct, peppery flavor:

as /æz/ /əz/ adv
naarmate terwijl toen zo
To such an extent or degree; to the same extent or degree.
zoals als naarmate omdat aangezien want
Considered to be, in relation to something else; in the relation (specified).
als as
(dated) For example; for instance. (Compare such as.)

as /æz/ /əz/ conjunction
zoals toen zo
In the (same) way or manner that; to the (same) degree that.
naarmate terwijl toen
At the same time that, during the same time when: while.
omdat aangezien want
Being that, considering that, because, since.
als as
(dated) Introducing a comparison with a hypothetical state (+ subjunctive, or with the verb elided): as though, as if. [to 19th century]
als as in de rol van
(law) used before a preposition to clarify that the prepositional phrase restricts the meaning of the sentence; specifically.

as /ˈæs/ ases asses n
als omdat aangezien want as
(unit of weight) A libra.
zoals als naarmate terwijl omdat aangezien
(numismatics) Any of several coins of Rome, coined in bronze or later copper; or the equivalent value.

as /æz/ /əz/ preposition
als naarmate terwijl omdat aangezien want
Introducing a basis of comparison, with an object in the objective case.
zoals als naarmate terwijl toen as
In the role of.

as a matter of fact
eigenlijk in werkelijkheid
(adverbial) Actually, in fact.

as far as preposition
voorzover
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see as,‎ far,‎ as.

as far as one knows adv
bij mijn weten naar mijn weten voor zo ver ik weet
(idiomatic) To the best of one's knowledge, as far as someone knows about the topic, subject, aspect, or situation.

as far as the eye can see
zover het oog reikt

as follows adv
als volgt zo
In the manner described hereafter.

as for preposition
wat ... betreft wat betreft
Regarding; about; concerning.

as good as adv
zo goed als
almost, virtually, practically; tantamount to

as hell adv
als de neten als de pest
(postpositive, simile) To a great extent or degree; very.

as if /əz‿ˈɪf/ /ˌæz‿ˈɪf/ conjunction
alsof
As though; in a manner suggesting.
In mimicry of.

as if /əz‿ˈɪf/ /ˌæz‿ˈɪf/ interjection
tuurlijk vast
(idiomatic) Refers to something that the speaker deems highly unlikely.

as it were adv
als het ware
Used to indicate that a word or statement is perhaps not exact though practically right; as if it were so.

as long as conjunction
mits zolang
(idiomatic) Provided that, if, assuming (depending upon some condition or requirement).
zolang
(idiomatic) While, Since

as much adv
desgelijks evenzo
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see as,‎ much.

as one man adv
als een enig man als één man

as opposed to preposition
in tegenstelling tot
in contrast to, rather than, instead of; particularly used in defining a concept by providing an example that does not fall inside the concept.

as quickly as possible
zo snel mogelijk

as regards preposition
betreffende met betrekking tot
regarding, concerning

as soon as conjunction
zodra
At the moment when; immediately after.

as soon as possible adv
zo snel mogelijk
As soon as is possible; at one's earliest convenience; at the earliest possible time.

as the crow flies adv
hemelsbreed
(idiomatic) In a straight line distance between two locations, as opposed to the road distance or over land distance.

as the twig is bent, so is the tree inclined proverb
jong geleerd is oud gedaan
A person's formative experiences in youth influence their character during adulthood.

as though /əzˈðəʊ/ conjunction
alsof
As to suggest the idea that; as if, as would be true if.

as to preposition
over wat betreft
With reference or regard to.
naar volgens
According to; in a manner conforming or corresponding to; in proportion.

as well /æzwɛl/ /æzˈwɛl/ /əzˈwɛl/ [æˑzˈwɛːɫ] adv
ook
(idiomatic) In addition; also.
net zo goed
To the same effect.

as well as /əz ˈwɛl æz/ /əz ˈwɛl əz/ /əˈzwɛlz/ conjunction
evenals alsmede
And, in addition.

as well as /əz ˈwɛl æz/ /əz ˈwɛl əz/ /əˈzwɛlz/ preposition
naast
In addition to; further to.

as yet adv
nog steeds tot nu toe
(idiomatic) Up to the present.

as you sow, so shall you reap /əz‿ju ˈsoʊ soʊ‿ʃəl‿ju ˈɹip/ /əz‿ju ˈsəʊ səʊ‿ʃəl‿ju ˈɹiːp/ proverb
wat je zaait zul je oogsten
The consequences of one's actions to oneself are in proportion to one's good or bad intentions towards others.

asafoetida /ˌæsəˈfɛtɪdə/ asafoetidas n
duivelsdrek
A resinous gum from the stem and roots of Ferula species such as Ferula foetida and Ferula assa-foetida, having a strong, unpleasant smell, with culinary and medical uses. [from 14th c.]

asarabacca asarabaccas n
mansoor
An acrid herbaceous plant, Asarum europaeum, the leaves and roots of which are emetic and cathartic.

asbestos /æsˈbɛs.tɒs/ /æsˈbɛs.təs/ /æzˈbɛs.təs/ asbesti asbestoses n
asbest
(mineral) Any of several fibrous mineral forms of magnesium silicate, used for fireproofing, electrical insulation, building materials, brake linings, chemical filters, suits, fireman's gloves, etc.

ascend /əˈsɛnd/ v
stijgen opgaan opstijgen opvaren
(intransitive) To move upward, to fly, to soar.

ascendancy /əˈsɛndənsi/ ascendancies n
overhand overwicht
The quality of being in the ascendant; dominant control, supremacy.

ascension /əˈsɛnʃən/ ascensions n
hemelvaart
The act of ascending; an ascent.

ascent /əˈsɛnt/ ascents n
stijging
The act of ascending; a motion upwards.
The degree of elevation of an object, or the angle it makes with a horizontal line; inclination; gradient; steepness

ascertain /ˌæsəˈteɪn/ /ˌæsɚˈteɪn/ v
vaststellen constateren vergewissen
To find out definitely; to discover or establish.

ascesis /æ-/ /əˈsisɪs/ /əˈsiːsɪs/ /əˈskiːsɪs/ asceses n
ascese verzaking
(Rigorous) self-discipline, particularly as a religious observance; asceticism.

ascetic /əˈsɛ.tɪk/ ascetics n
asceet
One who is devoted to the practice of self-denial, either through seclusion or stringent abstinence.

asceticism /əˈsɛt.əˌsɪz.əm/ asceticisms n
ascetisme ascese
The principles and practices of an ascetic; extreme self-denial and austerity.

ascorbic acid n
ascorbinezuur
(vitamin) A white crystalline organic compound, C6H8O6, found in citrus fruits and many vegetables; it is an antioxidant and an efficient scavenger of free radicals.

ascribe /əˈskɹaɪb/ v
toeschrijven wijten
(transitive) To attribute a cause or characteristic to someone or something.
toeschrijven
(transitive) To attribute a book, painting or any work of art or literature to a writer or creator.

ascription ascriptions n
toewijzing
The act, or an instance, of ascribing a quality, characteristic, quotation, artistic work, or other thing to someone or something.

asexual /eɪˈsɛkʃuəl/ adj
aseksueel
(especially, of a person) Not experiencing sexual attraction; lacking interest in or desire for sex.
(biology) Without sexual action; reproducing by some other method than sex.
aseksueel geslachtloos
(biology) Lacking distinct sex, lacking sexual organs.

asexuality asexualities n
aseksualiteit
The state of experiencing little or no sexual attraction.
The state of not having a sex or sexual organs.

ash /æʃ/ ashes n
as asse
The solid remains of a fire.
essenhout es
(uncountable) The wood of this tree.

ash pan ash pans n
asla
A metal pan or tray to catch and retain ashes.

ash tree ash trees n
es
A tree of the genus Fraxinus, with compound leaves and a tough, flexible wood.

ashamed /əˈʃeɪmd/ more ashamed most ashamed adj
beschaamd
Feeling shame or guilt.

ashcan ashcans n
asbak vuilnisemmer
A container for ashes, used in times past for accumulating ashes generated from wood and coal fires, for eventual disposal elsewhere.

ashlar /ˈæʃlə/ /ˈæʃlɚ/ ashlars n
parement blok natuursteen
(architecture) Masonry employing flat and well-squared stone or brick, creating an appearance similar to wooden flooring.

ashtray /ˈæʃ.tɹeɪ/ ashtrays n
asbak
A receptacle for ash and butts from cigarettes and cigars.

asinine /ˈæs.ə.naɪn/ /ˈæs.ɪ.naɪn/ more asinine most asinine adj
achterlijk oerdom
Very foolish; failing to exercise intelligence or judgement or rationality.
ezelachtig
Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of donkeys.

ask /eəsk/ /ˈask/ /ˈæks/ /ˈæsk/ /ˈɑːks/ /ˈɑːsk/ v
vragen
(transitive, or, ditransitive) To request (information, or an answer to a question).

ask for it v
erom vragen
(idiomatic, informal) To provoke an unwanted action; to invite or fail to prevent a problem.

askance /əˈskæns/ /əˈskɑːns/ adv
misprijzend
(of a look or glance) With disapproval, skepticism, or suspicion.
zijdelings
Sideways; obliquely.

askew /əˈskju/ /əˈskjuː/ adj
scheef
Turned or twisted to one side.

asking price asking prices n
laatprijs vraagprijs
(finance) The list price or sticker price of an item; the price without any discounts or incentives.

asleep /əˈsliːp/ more asleep most asleep adj
slapend
In a state of sleep; also, broadly, resting.

asp /æsp/ asps n
aspisadder
A venomous viper native to southwestern Europe (Vipera aspis).
roofblei
A type of European fish (Aspius aspius).

asparagus /əˈspæɹ.ə.ɡəs/ /əˈspɛɹ.ə.ɡəs/ asparagi asparagus asparaguses asparagusses n
asperge
The young shoots of Asparagus officinalis eaten as a vegetable.

aspartame /əˈspɑːteɪm/ /ˈæspɚteɪm/ aspartames n
aspartaam
(organic compound) An artificial sweetener, the methyl ester of a dipeptide formed from aspartic acid and phenylalanine, used in many processed foods and beverages.

aspect /ˈæspɛkt/ aspects n
aspect
Any specific feature, part, or element of something.
aanblik aspect uiterlijk
(grammar) A grammatical quality of a verb which determines the relationship of the speaker to the internal temporal flow of the event which the verb describes, or whether the speaker views the event from outside as a whole, or from within as it is unfolding. [from 19th c.]

aspect ratio aspect ratios n
aspectverhouding
The ratio of an object's longest dimension to its next-longest dimension.
The ratio of width to height in a flat surface or 2-dimensional abstract construction, such as an image, character, or pixel.

aspen /ˈæspən/ aspens n
esp ratelpopulier
The asp tree; a kind of poplar tree (genus Populus sect. Populus). A medium-size tree with thin, straight trunks of a greenish-white color.

aspergillum /ˌæspəɹˈd͡ʒɪləm/ aspergilla aspergillums n
wijwaterkwast
(Christianity) An implement, in the form of a brush, or of a rod with a perforated container, for sprinkling holy water; a holy water sprinkler.

asperity /əˈspɛɹɪti/ /əˈspɛɹɪɾi/ asperities n
hardvochtigheid ruwheid
ondraaglijkheid
(countable) Something that is harsh and difficult to endure.

aspersion aspersions n
belediging beschimping
An attack on somebody's reputation or good name, often in the phrase to cast aspersions upon…. [from late 16th c.]
besprenkeling
(obsolete) A sprinkling, especially of holy water.

asphalt /ˈæsfælt/ /ˈæsfɑlt/ /ˈæsfɔlt/ /ˈæsfɔːlt/ /ˈæsfəlt/ /ˈæʃfælt/ /ˈæʃfɑlt/ /ˈæʃfɔlt/ /ˈæʃfɔːlt/ /ˈæʃfəlt/ /ˈæʃfɛlt/ asphalts n
asfalt
A sticky, black to brown and highly viscous liquid or semi-solid, composed almost entirely of bitumen with small mineral particles, that is present in most crude petroleums and in some natural deposits.
Ellipsis of asphalt concrete, a hard ground covering used for roads and walkways.

asphalt /ˈæsfælt/ /ˈæsfɑlt/ /ˈæsfɔlt/ /ˈæsfɔːlt/ /ˈæsfəlt/ /ˈæʃfælt/ /ˈæʃfɑlt/ /ˈæʃfɔlt/ /ˈæʃfɔːlt/ /ˈæʃfəlt/ /ˈæʃfɛlt/ v
asfalteren
(transitive) To pave with asphalt.

asphyxia asphyxias n
asfyxie
Loss of consciousness due to the body's inability to deliver oxygen to its tissues, either by the breathing of air lacking oxygen or by the inability of the blood to carry oxygen.
(medicine, obsolete) A condition in which an extreme decrease in the concentration of oxygen in the body leads to loss of consciousness or death. Replaced in the mid-20th century by the more specific terms anoxia, hypoxia, hypoxemia and hypercapnia.

asphyxiation /æsfɪksiˈeɪʃən/ asphyxiations n
verstikking
Death due to lack of oxygen.

aspic /ˈæspɪk/ aspics n
aspic aspics
A meat or fish jelly

aspirate /ˈæs.pə.ɹeɪt/ /ˈæs.pə.ɹɪt/ /ˈæs.pəɹ.eɪt/ /ˈæs.pəɹ.ət/ /ˈæs.pɪ.ɹeɪt/ /ˈæs.pɪ.ɹət/ aspirates n
aspiratie
(linguistics) The puff of air accompanying the release of a plosive or fricative consonant.

aspire /əˈspaɪə(ɹ)/ /əˈspaɪɚ/ v
ambiëren nastreven
(intransitive) To have a strong desire or ambition to achieve something.

aspirin /ˈæsp(ɪ)ɹɪn/ aspirins n
aspirine
(uncountable, pharmaceutical drug) an analgesic drug, acetylsalicylic acid
aspirientje
(countable) a tablet containing this substance

asplenia n
asplenie
(biology, medicine) Absence of normal function of the spleen, from any cause:
(biology, medicine) Physiological absence of splenic function; either substantial or total splenic dysfunction; splenic nonfunction.

ass /æs/ asses n
ezel
Any of several species of horse-like animals, especially Equus asinus, the domesticated of which are used as beasts of burden.
kont reet
(vulgar, slang, countable, and, uncountable) The buttocks.

ass-licker ass-lickers n
hielenlikker
(US, vulgar, slang) Someone who succumbs to authority, doing whatever authority figures ask and attempting to please them in every possible way.

assailant /əˈseɪlənt/ assailants n
aanrander
Someone who attacks or assails another violently, or criminally.

assassin /əˈsæsɪn/ assassins n
Assassijn assassijn
(historical, , usually, capitalized) A member of the Nizari Ismaili Muslim community of the Alamut Period.
huurmoordenaar huurmoordenares sluipmoordenaar sluipmoordenares
Someone who intentionally kills a person, especially a professional who kills a public or political figure.
moordenaar moordenaarster moordenares
Any ruthless killer.

assassinate /əˈsæs(ə)nˌeɪt/ /əˈsæsɪneɪt/ v
vermoorden
To murder someone, especially an important person, by a sudden or obscure attack, especially for ideological or political reasons. [from 17th c.]
(figuratively) To harm, ruin, or defame severely or destroy by treachery, slander, libel, or obscure attack.

assassination /əˌsæs.ɪ.ˈneɪ.ʃən/ assassinations n
moord sluipmoord
The murder of a person, especially for political reasons or for personal gain.

assault /əˈsɑlt/ /əˈsɔlt/ /əˈsɔːlt/ /əˈsʌlt/ assaults n
overval aanranding
A violent onset or attack with physical means, for example blows, weapons, etc.

assault /əˈsɑlt/ /əˈsɔlt/ /əˈsɔːlt/ /əˈsʌlt/ v
aanranden vergrijpen
(transitive) To attack, physically or figuratively; to assail.

assault rifle assault rifles n
aanvalsgeweer
A military select-fire rifle or carbine that fires a shortened rifle caliber round or lower-power smaller-calibre round, from a high-capacity magazine.

assegai /ˈæsəɡaɪ/ assegais n
assagaai assegaai
A slim hardwood spear or javelin with an iron tip, especially those used by Bantu peoples of Southern Africa.

assemble /əˈsɛmbl̩/ v
in elkaar zetten
(transitive) To put together.
samenkomen zich verzamelen
(ambitransitive) To gather as a group.

assembly /əˈsɛmb.li/ /əˈsɛmb.lɪ/ assemblies n
gestel samenstelling
The act of putting together a set of pieces, fragments, or elements.
vergadering
A congregation of people in one place for a purpose.
(politics) A legislative body.

assembly line assembly lines n
lopende band
(manufacturing) A system of workers and machinery in which a product is assembled in a series of consecutive operations; typically the product is conveyed by a continuously moving belt

assert /əˈsɜːt/ /əˈsɝt/ v
behouden verdedigen
To maintain or defend, as a cause or a claim, by words or measures; to vindicate a claim or title to.
bevestigen
(reflexive) To insist on the legitimacy of one's rights, opinion, etc; not to allow oneself to be dismissed; to ensure that one is taken into consideration; to make oneself respected; to be assertive. See assert oneself.

assertion /əˈsɜɹʃən/ /əˈsɜːʃən/ [əˈsɝʃn̩] assertions n
bevestiging
Something which is asserted; a declaration; a statement asserted.

assertive /əˈsɝtɪv/ more assertive most assertive adj
assertief mondig
Boldly self-assured; confident without being aggressive.

assess /əˈses/ /əˈsɛs/ v
evalueren belasten beoordelen opleggen
(transitive) To determine, estimate or judge the value of; to evaluate
belasten
(transitive) To impose or charge, especially as punishment for an infraction.

assessment assessments n
inschatting schatting
The act of assessing or an amount (of tax, levy or duty etc) assessed.
afweging beoordeling taxatie waardering
An appraisal or evaluation.

asset /ˈæsət/ /ˈæsɛt/ /ˈæsɪt/ assets n
activum activa bezit goed
(software) Any component, model, process or framework of value that can be leveraged or reused.

asset-backed adj
door activa gedekt op onderpand van activa
(finance) Having assets as collateral.

assets /ˈæsɛts/ n
activa
(accounting) The left side of a balance sheet.

asseverate /əˈsɛvəɹeɪt/ v
betuigen plechtig verklaren verzekeren
(transitive) To assert earnestly, seriously, and confidently

assfuck /ˈæsfʌk/ v
kontneuken
(North America, vulgar) To engage in anal intercourse.

asshole /ˈæsˌhoʊl/ assholes n
kontgat reet
(vulgar) The anus.
klootzak hufter lul
(vulgar, pejorative) A jerk; an inappropriately or objectionably mean, inconsiderate, contemptible, obnoxious, intrusive, stupid, and/or rude person.

assiduous /əˈsɪdjuːəs/ /əˈsɪd͡ʒu.əs/ /əˈsɪd͡ʒuːəs/ more assiduous most assiduous adj
ijverig vlijtig betrouwbaar
Hard-working, diligent or regular (in attendance or work); industrious.

assiduously more assiduously most assiduously adv
ijverig vlijtig volhardend
In an assiduous manner; diligently, industriously.

assign /əˈsaɪn/ v
toewijzen
(transitive) To allot or give (something) as a task.

assignee assignees n
cessionaris
(legal) One to whom a right or property is being transferred.

assignment assignments n
toekenning toewijzing
The act of assigning; the allocation of a job or a set of tasks.
opdracht taak
An assigned task.
benoeming
A position to which someone is assigned.
huiswerk opdracht taak
(education) A task given to students, such as homework or coursework.
cessie
(legal) A transfer of a right or benefit from one person to another.
akte van cessie
(legal) A document that effects this transfer.

assignor assignors n
cedent
(legal) The person or party which makes an assignment.

assimilate /əˈsɪm.ɪ.leɪt/ v
assimileren integreren
(transitive) To absorb (a person or people) into a community or culture.
vergelijken
(transitive, rare, used with "to" or "with") To liken, compare to something similar.

assist /əˈsɪst/ assists n
assist

assist /əˈsɪst/ v
assisteren bijstaan
To help.
(medicine) To help compensate for what is missing with the help of a medical technique or therapy.
een voorzet geven voorzetten
(sports) To make a pass that leads directly towards scoring.

assistance /əˈsɪs.təns/ assistances n
hulp assistentie
Aid; help; the act or result of assisting.

assistant /əˈsɪstənt/ assistants n
assistent assistente
A person who assists or helps someone else.

assistant referee assistant referees n
assistent-scheidsrechter
(soccer, British) : One of the two officials at an association football match, previously known as linesmen, who assist the referee.

associate /əˈsoʊsi.ət/ /əˈsoʊsieɪt/ /əˈsoʊʃi.ət/ /əˈsoʊʃieɪt/ /əˈsəʊsi.ət/ /əˈsəʊsieɪt/ /əˈsəʊʃi.ət/ /əˈsəʊʃieɪt/ v
omgaan
(intransitive) To spend time socially; keep company.
associëren
(transitive) To connect evidentially, or in the mind or imagination.

association /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/ /əˌsoʊʃiˈeɪʃən/ /əˌsəʊsiˈeɪʃən/ /əˌsəʊʃiˈeɪʃən/ associations n
associatie verbinding
(countable) The state of being associated; a connection to or an affiliation with something.
vereniging
A group of persons associated for a common purpose; an organization; society.

association football n
voetbal
A ball game played between two teams of eleven players, each attempting to win by scoring more goals than their opponent.

associative array associative arrays n
bijbehorende matrix
(computing) An array-like data structure where the indices (called keys) are not limited to integers.

assonance /ˈæsənəns/ /ˈɛsɘnɘns/ assonances n
assonantie
(prosody) The repetition of similar or identical vowel sounds (though with different consonants), usually in literature or poetry.

assortment /əˈsɔːtmənt/ assortments n
assortiment
A collection of varying but related items.

assuage /əˈsweɪd͡ʒ/ /əˈswɑʒ/ v
verzachten troosten
(transitive) To lessen the intensity of, to mitigate or relieve (hunger, emotion, pain etc.).

assume /əˈsjuːm/ /əˈsuːm/ /əˈzuːm/ /əˈʃuːm/ v
veronderstellen aannemen
To authenticate by means of belief; to surmise; to suppose to be true, especially without proof
aannemen innemen
To take on a position, duty or form
aannemen
To adopt (an idea or cause)

assumption /əˈsʌm(p).ʃ(ə)n/ assumptions n
op zich nemen
The act of assuming, or taking to or upon oneself; the act of taking up or adopting.
veronderstelling aanname
The act of taking for granted, or supposing a thing without proof; a supposition; an unwarrantable claim.
The thing supposed; a postulate, or proposition assumed; a supposition.
hemelvaart
The taking of a person up into heaven.
hemelvaart Mariahemelvaart Tenhemelopneming
A festival in honor of the ascent of the Virgin Mary into heaven, celebrated on 15 August.

assure /əˈʃɔː/ /əˈʃɝ/ /əˈʃʊə/ /əˈʃʊɹ/ v
afzekeren beveiligen geruststellen verzekeren
(transitive) To make sure and secure; ensure.
verzekeren
(transitive, followed by that or of) To give (someone) confidence in the trustworthiness of (something).

astatine /ˈastətiːn/ /ˈæstəˌtin/ astatines n
astaat astatium
A highly radioactive chemical element (symbol At), one of the halogens, with atomic number 85.

asterisk /ˈæst(ə)ˌɹɪks/ /ˈæstəɹɪsk/ /ˈæstəˌɹɪsk/ /ˈæstɹɪsk/ asterisks n
asterisk sterretje
Something resembling or shaped like an asterisk symbol.

asterism /ˈæs.təˌɹɪz.əm/ asterisms n
asterisme
A rarely used typographical symbol (⁂, three asterisks arranged in a triangle), used to call attention to a passage or to separate subchapters in a book.

asteroid /ˈæst(ə)ɹɔɪd/ asteroids n
asteroïde planetoïde
(astronomy) A naturally occurring solid object, which is smaller than a planet, larger than a meteoroid and not a comet, that orbits a star and often has an irregular shape.

asthenopia n
asthenopie oogvermoeidheid

asthma /ˈasmə/ /ˈasθmə/ /ˈaθsmə/ /ˈæst.mə/ /ˈæzmə/ /ˈæzðmə/ /ˈæðzmə/ asthmas asthmata n
astma
(pathology) A long-term respiratory condition, in which the airways may unexpectedly and suddenly narrow, often in response to an allergen, cold air, exercise, or emotional stress. Symptoms include wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing.

astonish /əˈstɑnɪʃ/ /əˈstɒnɪʃ/ v
verbazen
To surprise greatly.

astonished more astonished most astonished adj
verbaasd
Amazed; surprised.

astound /əˈstaʊnd/ v
verbluffen
To astonish, bewilder or dazzle.

astounding more astounding most astounding adj
verbijsterend indrukwekkend
That astounds or astound.

astride /əˈstɹaɪd/ adv
schrijlings wijdbeens
With one’s legs on either side.

astringent /əˈstɹɪn.d͡ʒənt/ more astringent most astringent adj
bijtend scherp streng
Sharp, caustic, severe.
samentrekkend
(medicine) Having the effect of drawing tissue together; styptic.

astringent /əˈstɹɪn.d͡ʒənt/ astringents n
samentrekkend middel
A substance which draws tissue together, thus restricting the flow of blood.

astrolabe /ˈæs.tɹəˌleɪb/ astrolabes n
astrolabium
An astronomical and navigational instrument for gauging the altitude of the Sun and stars.

astrologer /əˈstrɒl.ə.d͡ʒɚ/ astrologers astrologess n
astroloog sterrenwichelaar
One who studies or practices astrology.

astrological /ˌæstɹəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ more astrological most astrological adj
astrologisch
Of, or relating to astrology.

astrological sign astrological signs n
sterrenbeeld
(astrology) Any of twelve signs, corresponding to constellations, that are used as the basis of astrology

astrology /əˈstɹɒlədʒi/ astrologies n
astrologie sterrenwichelarij
Divination about human affairs or natural phenomena from the relative positions of celestial bodies. [from 14th c.]

astronaut /ˈæstɹəˌnɑt/ /ˈæstɹəˌnɔt/ /ˈæstɹəˌnɔːt/ astronauts n
astronaut ruimtevaarder astronaute
A member of the crew of a spaceship or other spacecraft that travels beyond Earth's atmosphere, or someone trained to serve that purpose.

astronomer /ə.ˈstɹɑ.nə.mɚ/ /əˈstɹɒn.ə.mə/ /əˈstɹɒn.ə.mɚ/ astronomers n
sterrenkundige astronoom
One who studies astronomy, the stars or the physical universe; a scientist whose area of research is astronomy or astrophysics

astronomical /ˌæs.tɹəˈnɑm.ɪ.kəl/ /ˌæs.tɹəˈnɒm.ɪ.kəl/ more astronomical most astronomical adj
astronomisch
(not comparable, astronomy) Of or relating to astronomy.
(comparable) Very large; of vast measure.

astronomical twilight astronomical twilights n
astronomische schemering
The period in which the sun is between 12° and 18° below the horizon in the morning and evening.

astronomically more astronomically most astronomically adv
astronomisch
(not comparable) Of or relating to astronomy.
(comparable, degree) In the extreme, very (typically very large).

astronomy /æsˈtɹɑn.ə.mi/ /əˈstɹɑn.ə.mi/ astronomies n
astronomie sterrenkunde
The study of the physical universe beyond the Earth's atmosphere, including the process of mapping locations and properties of the matter and radiation in the universe.

astrophotography n
astrofotografie
(astronomy, photography) The photography or imaging of astronomical objects, celestial events or areas of the night sky.

astrophysicist astrophysicists n
astrofysicus
One who studies astrophysics.

astrophysics /ˌæs.tɹoʊˈfɪz.ɪks/ /ˌæs.tɹəˈfɪz.ɪks/ n
astrofysica
The branch of astronomy or physics that deals with the physical properties of celestial bodies and with the interaction between matter and radiation in celestial bodies and in the space between them.

astute /əsˈtjuːt/ astuter astutest adj
scherpzinnig
Quickly and critically discerning.

asunder /əˈsʌndə/ /əˈsʌndɚ/ more asunder most asunder adv
afzonderlijk uit elkaar uiteen
(archaic, literary) Into separate parts or pieces.

asylum /əˈsaɪləm/ asyla asylums n
asiel
A place of safety or refuge.
psychiatrische instelling
(dated) A place of protection or restraint for one or more classes of the disadvantaged, especially the mentally ill.

asylum seeker asylum seekers n
asielzoeker
A person who has applied for asylum in a foreign country but has not yet been granted refugee status by that country.

asymmetric /ˌeɪ.səˈmɛt.rɪk/ more asymmetric most asymmetric adj
asymmetrisch
Not symmetric.

asymmetric warfare n
asymmetrisch conflict

asymmetrical /ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtɹɪk(ə)l/ more asymmetrical most asymmetrical adj
asymmetrisch
Not symmetrical.

asymmetry /eɪˈsɪmɪtɹi/ asymmetries n
asymmetrie
Absence of symmetry or proportion between the parts of a thing, or a distinction that produces such a lack of symmetry.

asymptomatic adj
asymptomatisch
(pathology) Not exhibiting any symptoms of disease, as for example in subclinical cases.

asymptote /ˈeɪ̯sɪmtoʊ̯t/ /ˈæsɪmptoʊ̯t/ /ˈæsɪmtoʊ̯t/ /ˈæsɪmtɒt/ asymptotes n
asymptoot
(analysis) A straight line which a curve approaches arbitrarily closely as it goes to infinity. The limit of the curve; its tangent "at infinity".

at /æt/ /ət/ preposition
bij op
In, near, or in the general vicinity of a particular place.
om
(indicating time) Indicating occurrence in an instant of time or a period of time relatively short in context or from the speaker's perspective.
op
In the direction of (often implied to be in a hostile or careless manner).
aan
Denotes a price.
Indicates a position on a scale or in a series.

at a loss
met verlies
(trade) Below the cost or price of purchase.

at a loss for words
sprakeloos
(idiomatic) Having nothing to say; not knowing what to say; stunned to the point of being speechless.

at a low ebb
op een laag pitje

at a time
tegelijk
In a single, continuous period of time.

at all [ætˈoːɫ] [æˈɾɑ̈ɫ] [æˈɾɔɫ] [əˈtʰoːɫ] [əˈɾoːɫ] [əˈɾɑ̈ɫ] [əˈɾɔɫ] adv
helemaal
(idiom) Indicating degree, quantity or frequency greater than zero: to the slightest degree, in any way, at any time or in any circumstance.

at all costs
koste wat kost coûte que coûte tegen elke prijs
As an absolute imperative; sparing no effort or expense

at bay
op afstand
(set phrase, idiomatic) Unable to come closer; at a distance.
in het nauw
(set phrase, idiomatic) Cornered; unable to flee.

at dark
wanneer de avond valt
During nightfall.

at first
aanvankelijk
(idiomatic) Initially; at the start.

at first blush
op het eerste gezicht
(idiomatic) Upon first impression or consideration; seemingly, apparently, ostensibly.

at first glance
op het eerste gezicht
(modal) After only a superficial examination or review.

at gunpoint
onder bedreiging van een vuurwapen onder schot
Under coercion by someone with a firearm.

at home
thuis
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see at,‎ home. In one's place of residence.

at it /ˈat ɪt/ /ˈæt ɪt/ [ˈæɾɪt̚]
bezig
Occupied with a given activity; busy with something. [from 17th c.]
Engaged in sexual intercourse or other sexual activity.

at large
in het algemeen
In general; as a whole.

at last
eindelijk
(idiomatic) After a long time; eventually.
uiteindelijk
(idiomatic) In the end; finally; ultimately.

at latter Lammas
met sint-juttemis
(idiomatic, British) Never.

at least
minstens althans tenminste op z'n minst
(focus) At a minimum or lower limit.
althans tenminste
In any event; anyway.

at length
ellelang lang
For a long time; extensively.

at most
hoogstens maximaal
At the most; at a maximum or upper limit.

at night adv
's nachts in de nacht
During the night.

at once /ət ˈwʌns/ adv
ineens tegelijk tegelijkertijd
At the same time; simultaneously.
meteen dadelijk direct ineens
Immediately; now; right away.

at one's fingertips
binnen handbereik paraat voor het grijpen
(idiomatic) Readily available.

at sign at signs n
apenstaartje apenstaart
The symbol @, most commonly used in e-mail addresses.

at speed
op snelheid snel
With speed; quickly; rapidly.

at stake
op het spel
(idiomatic) At issue, at risk.

at that
nog ... ook nog wel ook
(idiomatic) In addition to what has been said; furthermore; moreover.

at the end of the day
aan het einde van de rit op het einde van de rit uiteindelijk
(idiomatic) In summary; ultimately.

at the expense of
ten koste van

at the hands of preposition
door toedoen van
By the actions of (someone).

at the latest
uiterlijk
not later than

at the moment
momenteel
At this moment; right now.

at the same time
tegelijkertijd tegelijk tezelfdertijd
Simultaneously.

at the time
toen
Back then, at the time referred to the specific time period, era, or time frame in the past.

at work
aan de slag aan het werk
Working, in the process of doing work.

at your service
tot uw dienst
(formal) Used as a polite introduction on first meeting another person.

at-grade adj
gelijkvloers
(US) Describing a junction or intersection where two or more transport axes cross at the same level (or grade).

atavistic /æt.əˈvɪs.tɪk/ more atavistic most atavistic adj
atavistisch
(biology) Of the recurrence of a trait reappearing after an absence of one or more generations due to a chance recombination of genes.

ataxia /eɪˈtæksɪə/ /əˈtæksɪə/ ataxias n
ataxie
(chemistry) The condition of a polymer in which the orientation of the subunits is random

atelier /-ˌljɛ/ /æ.təˈljeɪ/ /əˈtɛl.i.eɪ/ /əˈtɛl.jeɪ/ /əˈtɛlˌjeɪ/ /ˈæ.təˌljeɪ/ /ˌæ.təlˈjeɪ/ [ˌæ.ɾəl-] ateliers n
atelier

atheism /ˈeɪθiɪzəm/ atheisms n
atheïsme
(broadly) A lack of belief in deities, or a belief that there is insufficient evidence to believe in a god.
(narrowly) Belief that no deities exist (sometimes including rejection of other religious beliefs).

atheist /ˈeɪθiɪst/ atheists n
atheïst atheïste
(broadly) A person who doubts the existence of deities (therefore, an agnostic may be considered an atheist).
atheïst godloochenaar atheïste goddeloze
(narrowly) A person who is certain that no deities exist or who thinks that the existence of deities can be disproven.

atherogenic more atherogenic most atherogenic adj
atherogene
(medicine) that initiates or accelerates atherogenesis

atherosclerosis /ˌæθɚoʊskləˈɹoʊsəs/ atheroscleroses n
atherosclerose
(pathology) The clogging or hardening of arteries or blood vessels caused by plaques (accumulations of fatty deposits, usually cholesterol).

athlete /ˈæθ.lit/ /ˈæθ.liːt/ /ˈæθ.ə.liːt/ athletes n
atleet atlete
A participant in a group of sporting activities which includes track and field, road running, cross country running and racewalking.
(US, Canada) A person who actively participates in physical sports, especially with great skill; a sportsperson.

athlete's foot n
voetschimmel zwemmerseczeem
(disease) A fungal infection of the skin of the foot, usually between the toes, caused by pathogen fungi, such as Trichophyton rubrum, Trichophyton interdigitale, syn. Trichophyton mentagrophytes, or Epidermophyton floccosum

athletics /æθˈlɛtɪks/ n
atletiek
(sports, especially US) Physical activities such as sports and games requiring stamina, fitness and skill.

athwart /əˈθwɔɹt/ /əˈθwɔːt/ more athwart most athwart adv
dwars over van de ene kant naar de andere
From side to side, often in an oblique manner; across or over.

athwartships adv
dwarsscheeps
(nautical) Across the vessel sideways, i.e. in a direction at right angles to the fore-and-aft line of the vessel.

atlas /ˈætləs/ /ˈætlɪs/ atlantes atlases n
atlas
A bound collection of maps often including tables, illustrations or other text.
A bound collection of tables, illustrations etc. on any given subject.
(anatomy) The uppermost vertebra of the cervical spine in the neck in humans and some other animals.

atmosphere /ˈæt.məsˌfɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈætməsˌfɪɹ/ atmospheres n
atmosfeer sfeer dampkring
The gases surrounding the Earth or any astronomical body.
atmosfeer
The air in a particular place.
A unit of measurement for pressure equal to 101325 Pa (symbol: atm), approximately the atmospheric pressure at sea level.

atmospheric /ˌætməsˈfɛɹɪk/ more atmospheric most atmospheric adj
atmosferisch
Of, relating to, produced by, or coming from the atmosphere.

atmospheric pressure atmospheric pressures n
luchtdruk
(physics, meteorology) The pressure caused by the weight of the atmosphere above an area.

atoll /əˈtɑl/ /əˈtɒl/ /ˈeɪtɑl/ /ˈeɪtɔl/ /ˈætoʊl/ /ˈætɑl/ /ˈætɒl/ /ˈætɔl/ atolls n
atol koraaleiland
a type of island consisting of a ribbon reef that nearly or entirely surrounds a lagoon and supports, in most cases, one to many islets on the reef platform. Atolls have a unique geology, so not all islands with a reef and a lagoon are atolls.

atom /ˈætəm/ [ˈæɾm̩] [ˈæɾəm] atoms n
atoom
(chemistry, physics) The smallest possible amount of matter which still retains its identity as a chemical element, now known to consist of a nucleus surrounded by electrons. [from 16th c.]
(history of science) A hypothetical particle posited by Greek philosophers as an ultimate and indivisible component of matter. [from 15th c.]

atomic /əˈtɑː.mɪk/ /əˈtɒm.ɪk/ /əˈtɔm.ɪk/ adj
atomisch
atomair atoom-
(physics, chemistry) Of or relating to atoms; composed of atoms; monatomic.
atomair atoom- kern-
Employing or relating to nuclear energy or processes.

atomic bomb atomic bombs n
atoombom
(countable, military) A nuclear weapon that obtains its destructive energy from nuclear fission.

atomic clock atomic clocks n
atoomklok
An extremely accurate reference clock whose operation is based on an atomic process, typically the frequency of electromagnetic radiation associated with a specified energy-level transition in an element such as cesium.

atomic mass atomic masses n
atoommassa
(proscribed) atomic weight; the average mass of atoms of an element.

atomic nucleus atomic nuclei n
atoomkern
(physics) A nucleus of an atom; consisting of protons and neutrons, surrounded by an electron cloud.

atomic number atomic numbers n
atoomnummer atoomgetal
(physics, chemistry) The number of protons in an atom. Symbol: Z

atomic theory atomic theories n
atomisme
(physics) The theory that all gross matter is composed of atoms.
atoomtheorie
(physics) Any of several theories that explain the structure of the atom, and of subatomic particles.

atomism atomisms n
atomisme
(philosophy) The ancient Greek theory that all matter is composed of very small indestructible and indivisible particles.

atomizer atomizers n
verstuiver flitspuit
An instrument for reducing a liquid to spray or vapor for disinfecting, cooling, medical use or perfume spraying.

atonal /eɪˈtoʊnəl/ /eɪˈtəʊnəl/ more atonal most atonal adj
atonaal
(music) Lacking a tonal center or key.

atonality atonalities n
atonaliteit
(uncountable, music) A style of music that is written without a key.

atone /əˈtoʊn/ /əˈtəʊn/ [əˈtʰoʊ̯n] v
compenseren goedmaken
(ambitransitive) To make reparation, compensation, amends or satisfaction for an offence, crime, mistake or deficiency. [from 1680s]

atonement /əˈtoʊnmənt/ atonements n
herstel
Making amends to restore a damaged relationship; expiation.
boetedoening
(theology, often with capitalized initial) The reconciliation of God and mankind through the death of Jesus.

atop /əˈtɒp/ preposition
bovenop
On the top of.
On the top, with "of".

atopy /ˈætəpi/ atopies n
atopie
(medicine) A hereditary disorder marked by the tendency to develop localized immediate hypersensitivity reactions to allergens such as pollen, food etc and is manifested by hay fever, asthma, or similar allergic conditions; generally considered to be caused by the interaction of environmental and genetic factors.

atrium /ˈeɪ.tɹi.əm/ atria atriums n
atrium boezem
(biology) Any enclosed body cavity or chamber.
boezem
(palynology) A cavity inside a porate aperture of a pollen grain formed by the separation of the sexine and nexine layers, widening toward the interior of the grain.

atrocious /əˈtɹoʊʃəs/ /əˈtɹəʊʃəs/ more atrocious most atrocious adj
afgrijselijk monsterlijk verschrikkelijk vreselijk
Frightful, evil, cruel, or monstrous.
afschuwelijk
Offensive or heinous.
afgrijselijk verschrikkelijk weerzinwekkend
Very bad; abominable, disgusting.

atrocity /əˈtɹɒsɪti/ atrocities n
gruweldaad wreedheid
(countable) An extremely cruel act; a horrid act of injustice.

atrophic adj
atrofisch
(medicine) Of, pertaining to, or arising from atrophy

atrophy /ˈæt.ɹə.fi/ atrophies n
atrofie
(pathology) A reduction in the functionality of an organ caused by disease, injury or lack of use. [from early 17th c.]

attach /əˈtæt͡ʃ/ v
vastmaken
(transitive) To fasten, to join to (literally and figuratively).

attachment /əˈtæt͡ʃmənt/ attachments n
gehechtheid
A dependence, especially a strong one.
bijlage attachment
(computing) A file sent along with a message, usually an email.
beslaglegging
(legal) Taking a person's property to satisfy a court-ordered debt.

attaché /əˈtæʃeɪ/ /ˌætæˈʃeɪ/ attachés n
attaché
A diplomatic officer, usually one who plays a specific role.

attack /əˈtæk/ attacks n
aanval aanslag
An attempt to cause damage, injury to, or death of opponent or enemy.
aanval
A time in which one attacks; the offence of a battle.
(volleyball) Any contact with the ball other than a serve or block which sends the ball across the plane of the net.
aanvalszijde
(cricket) Collectively, the bowlers of a cricket side.

attack /əˈtæk/ v
aanvallen
(transitive) To apply violent force to someone or something.
(transitive) To begin to affect; to act upon injuriously or destructively; to begin to decompose or waste.

attacker /əˈtækɚ/ attackers n
aanvaller
Someone who attacks.

attacking midfielder attacking midfielders n
aanvallende middenvelder
(soccer) A midfield player who specialises more in attacking duties.

attain /əˈteɪn/ v
bereiken realiseren
(transitive) To reach or come to, by progression or motion; to arrive at (a place, time, state, etc.).

attainment /əˈteɪnmənt/ attainments n
het verkrijgen van
The act of attaining; the act of arriving at or reaching; the act of obtaining by exertion or effort.

attempt /əˈtɛmpt/ attempts n
poging probeersel
The action of trying at something. [1530]
aanslag poging
An assault or attack, especially an assassination attempt. [1580]

attempt /əˈtɛmpt/ v
proberen pogen
(archaic) To attack; to make an effort or attack upon; to try to take by force.

attend /əˈtɛnd/ [əˈtʰɛnd] v
aanwezig zijn bijwonen volgen
To be present with; to accompany; to be united or consequent to.

attention /əˈtɛn.ʃən/ interjection
geef acht
(military) Used as a command to bring soldiers to the attention position.

attention /əˈtɛn.ʃən/ attentions n
aandacht
(uncountable) Mental focus.
attenties
(countable) An action or remark expressing concern for or interest in someone or something, especially romantic interest.
paraatheid
(uncountable, military) A state of alertness in the standing position.

attention span /əˈtɛn.ʃən spæn/ attention spans n
aandachtsspanne spanningsboog
The length of time, or span that one can pay attention, or concentrate on one topic without becoming distracted.

attention whore /əˈtɛn.ʃən ho(ː)ɹ/ attention whores n
aandachtshoer
(derogatory, vulgar, idiomatic) An individual that routinely solicits attention through inappropriate tactics and provocation.

attentive /əˈtɛntɪv/ more attentive most attentive adj
aandachtig
Paying attention; noticing, watching, listening, or attending closely.

attentively more attentively most attentively adv
oplettend
In an attentive manner.

attenuate /əˈten.jʉˌæɪt/ /əˈtɛn.juˌeɪt/ v
verzwakken
(transitive) To weaken.

attest /əˈtɛst/ v
attesteren
(transitive) To affirm to be correct, true, or genuine.

attested /əˈtɛstɪd/ more attested most attested adj
getuigd
(linguistics) Of words or languages, proven to have existed by records.

attic /ˈætɪk/ [ˈæɾɪk] attics n
zolder
The space, often unfinished and with sloped walls, directly below the roof in the uppermost part of a house or other building, generally used for storage or habitation.

attic ladder attic ladders n
vlieringtrap
(countable) A usually retractable ladder used to access an attic through an attic door.

attitude /ˈætɪˌtjuːd/ /ˈætɪˌtud/ /ˈɛːtɪtˌjuːd/ [ˈæɾɪˌtud] attitudes n
attitude houding
The position of the body or way of carrying oneself.
houding humeur
(figurative) Disposition or state of mind.
opstelling
(aeronautics, nautical, engineering) The orientation of a vehicle or other object relative to the horizon, direction of motion, other objects, etc.

attn n
t.a.v.
used as a heading in letters to indicate for whom the letter is intended.

atto- prefix
atto-
In the International System of Units and other metric systems of units, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 10−18 (short scale quintillionth or long scale trillionth). Symbol: a

attorney /əˈtɜː(ɹ)ni/ attorneys attornies n
advocaat
(US) A lawyer; one who advises or represents others in legal matters as a profession.

attorney general attorney generals attorneys general n
procureur-generaal
A major government officer throughout the English-speaking world, generally responsible for interpreting the law for the head of government and executive department and functioning as chief prosecutor, with the ability to bring civil and criminal actions directly.

attorney-in-fact attorneys-in-fact n
gemachtigde
(US, legal) An agent of the person giving him/her the power of attorney (for a specific purpose or for general purposes) to act on his or her behalf. The attorney-in-fact’s power and responsibilities depend on the specific powers granted in the power of attorney document.

attosecond attoseconds n
attoseconde
(metrology) An SI unit of time equal to 10−18 seconds. Symbol: as

attract /əˈtɹækt/ v
aantrekken trekken
(transitive) To pull toward without touching.
(transitive) To draw by moral, emotional or sexual influence; to engage or fix, as the mind, attention, etc.; to invite or allure.
trekken
(transitive) To incur.

attract attention v
opvallen
(This entry is a translation hub.)

attraction /əˈtɹækʃən/ [əˈtɹækʃ(ɪ̈)n] [əˈt͡ʃɹækʃ(ɪ̈)n] attractions n
aantrekkingskracht
The tendency to attract.
aantrekkingskracht attractie trekpleister
The feeling of being attracted.

attractive /əˈtɹæktɪv/ more attractive most attractive adj
aantrekkend
Causing attraction; having the quality of attracting by inherent force.
aantrekkelijk attractief
Having the power of charming or alluring by agreeable qualities; enticing.
aantrekkelijk mooi schoon
Pleasing or appealing to the senses, especially of a potential romantic partner.

attribute /əˈtɹɪb.(j)ət/ /əˈtɹɪb.juːt/ /əˈtɹɪbˌjut/ /ˈæt.ɹɪ.bjuːt/ /ˈæt.ɹɪˌbjut/ attributes n
attribuut eigenschap kenmerk
A characteristic or quality of a thing.

attribute /əˈtɹɪb.(j)ət/ /əˈtɹɪb.juːt/ /əˈtɹɪbˌjut/ /ˈæt.ɹɪ.bjuːt/ /ˈæt.ɹɪˌbjut/ v
toeschrijven
To associate ownership or authorship of (something) to someone.

attributive /ə.ˈtɹɪ.bju.tɪv/ more attributive most attributive adj
attributief
Attributing; characterized by attributing; effecting attribution.

attributive adjective attributive adjectives n
attributief bijvoeglijk naamwoord
(grammar) An adjective that modifies the head of a noun phrase in which it occurs.

attrition /əˈtɹɪʃən/ attritions n
afvloeiingspolitiek
sleet slijtage
Grinding down or wearing away by friction.
uitputting vervliegen
The gradual reduction in a tangible or intangible resource due to causes that are passive and do not involve productive use of the resource.
natuurlijke afvloeiing vrijwillig ontslag
(human resources) A gradual, natural reduction in membership or personnel, as through injury, incapacitation, retirement, resignation, or death.
verloop
(sciences) The loss of participants during an experiment.

attune /əˈt(j)un/ /əˈtjuːn/ /əˈt͜ʃuːn/ v
stemmen
(music, transitive) To tune (an instrument).

atychiphobia n
faalangst
(rare) The fear of failure.

au contraire /oʊ ˌkoʊnˈtɹɛ(ə)ɹ/ /əʊ ˈkɒntɹɛː(ɹ)/ adv
integendeel
(usually, humorous, emphatic) on the contrary

au pair /əʊ ˈpɛə/ au pairs n
au pair
A single girl (or, rarely, a boy), usually a foreigner, who helps a host family with childcare, housework, or both while staying as a guest with a host family, and generally receives a small allowance (or pocket money).

aubade /-ˈbæd/ /oʊˈbɑd/ /əʊˈbɑːd/ aubades n
aubade
(music, poetry) A poem or song evoking or greeting the dawn or early morning.
(music, specifically) A morning love song, or a song of lovers parting in the morning.
(music) A concert held at dawn or in the morning, especially outdoors.

auburn /ˈɑ.bɚn/ /ˈɔ.bɚn/ auburns n
kastanjebruin
A dark reddish-brown colour, often used to describe hair colour.

auction /ˈoːkʃən/ /ˈɑkʃən/ /ˈɔkʃən/ /ˈɔːkʃən/ auctions n
veiling
A public event where goods or property are sold to the highest bidder.

auction /ˈoːkʃən/ /ˈɑkʃən/ /ˈɔkʃən/ /ˈɔːkʃən/ v
veilen
To sell at an auction.

auction house auction houses n
veilinghuis
A company that runs auctions.

auctioneer auctioneers n
veilingmeester afslager veilinghouder vendumeester
A person who conducts an auction on behalf of a vendor, taking bids to find the best price for the vendor.

audacious /ɔˈdeɪʃəs/ /ɔːˈdeɪʃəs/ more audacious most audacious adj
vermetel audacieus driest koen onvervaard waaghalzig
Showing willingness to take bold risks; recklessly daring.
driest schaamteloos
Impudent, insolent.

audacity /ɔˈdæsɪti/ /ɔːˈdæsɪti/ audacities n
brutaliteit
Insolent boldness, especially when imprudent or unconventional.
moed
Fearlessness, intrepidity or daring, especially with confident disregard for personal safety, conventional thought, or other restrictions.

audible /ˈɔːdɪbəl/ more audible most audible adj
hoorbaar
Able to be heard.

audience /ˈɑdiəns/ /ˈɔdiəns/ /ˈɔːdiəns/ /ˈɔːdɪəns/ audiences n
publiek
A group of people within hearing; specifically, a large gathering of people listening to or watching a performance, speech, etc. [from 15th c.]
audiëntie onderhoud
A formal meeting with a state or religious dignitary. [from 16th c.]
publiek lezers lezerspubliek
The readership of a book or other written publication. [from 19th c.]
gevolg
A following. [from 20th c.]

audience hall audience halls n
gehoorzaal
A room in which a ruler or religious official holds audience (i.e. a formal meeting with a dignitary).

audio description audio descriptions n
audiodescriptie

audiobook audiobooks n
luisterboek
A recording, usually made available for sale, of a reading of the full text or of an abridgement of a book.

audiology /ɔːdiˈɒləd͡ʒi/ audiologies n
audiologie
An allied health profession pertaining to the assessment and rehabilitation of hearing and balance disorders.

audiovisual /-ʒʊ.əl/ /ˌɑ.di.oʊˈvɪ.ʒu.əl/ /ˌɔ.di.oʊˈvɪ.ʒu.əl/ /ˌɔː.di.əʊˈvɪ.zjʊ.əl/ adj
audiovisueel
Containing both aural and visual elements.

audit /ˈɑ.dɪt/ /ˈɔ.dɪt/ /ˈɔː.dɪt/ v
verifiëren
(finance, business) To conduct an independent review and examination of system records and activities in order to test the adequacy and effectiveness of data security and data integrity procedures, to ensure compliance with established policy and operational procedures, and to recommend any necessary changes

audition /ɑˈdɪʃən/ /ɔˈdɪʃən/ /ɔːˈdɪʃən/ auditions n
auditie
(countable) A performance, by an aspiring performer, to demonstrate suitability or talent.

audition /ɑˈdɪʃən/ /ɔˈdɪʃən/ /ɔːˈdɪʃən/ v
auditeren auditie doen
(intransitive) To take part in such a performance.

auditorium /ɔː.dɪˈtɔː.ɹi.əm/ /ˌɔ.dəˈtɔɹ.i.əm/ auditoria auditoriums n
gehoorzaal auditorium zaal
a large room for public meetings or performances
auditorium
(in a theater, etc.) the space where the audience is located

auditory /ˈɑː.dɪˌtɔɹ.i/ /ˈɔː.dɪ.tə.ɹi/ /ˈɔː.dɪ.tɹi/ /ˈɔː.dɪˌtɔɹ.i/ adj
auditief

augment /ɑɡˈmɛnt/ /ɔːɡˈmɛnt/ /ˈɑɡmənt/ /ˈɔːɡmənt/ augments n
augment
(Indo-European languages) In some languages, a prefix *é- (अ- in Sanskrit, ἐ- in Greek) indicating a past tense of a verb.

augment /ɑɡˈmɛnt/ /ɔːɡˈmɛnt/ /ˈɑɡmənt/ /ˈɔːɡmənt/ v
vergroten aanvullen verhogen
(transitive) To increase; to make larger or supplement.
verhogen
(intransitive, reflexive) To grow; to increase; to become greater.
vergroten
(music) To slow the tempo or meter, e.g. for a dramatic or stately passage.
(music) To increase an interval, especially the largest interval in a triad, by a half step (chromatic semitone).

augmentation augmentations n
vergroting
(medicine) A surgical procedure to enlarge a body part, as breast augmentation.

augmentative augmentatives n
vergrootwoord augmentatief
(grammar) A form of word that expresses large size, intensity, or seniority

augur /ˈɑ.ɡɚ/ /ˈɔ.ɡɚ/ /ˈɔː.ɡə/ augurs n
waarzegger wichelaar
A diviner who foretells events by the behaviour of birds or other animals, or by signs derived from celestial phenomena, or unusual occurrences.

augur /ˈɑ.ɡɚ/ /ˈɔ.ɡɚ/ /ˈɔː.ɡə/ v
voorspellen waarzeggen
To foretell events; to exhibit signs of future events; to indicate a favorable or an unfavorable outcome.

auk /ɔːk/ auks n
alk
Any of several species of Arctic sea birds of the family Alcidae.

aunt /ant/ /eɪnt/ /ænt/ /ɑːnt/ /ɔnt/ /ʌnt/ [ant] [aːnt] [eənt] [änt] [äːnt] [ænt] [ɐːnt] [ɑːnt] [ɒːnt] [ɛənt] aunts n
tante
The sister or sister-in-law of one’s parent.
(affectionate) A woman of an older generation than oneself, especially a friend of one's parents, by means of fictive kin.

aura /ˈɔɹ.ə/ /ˈɔː.ɹə/ aurae auras auræ n
aura
(parapsychology) An invisible force surrounding a living creature.

aurochs /ˈaʊɹɒks/ /ˈɔːɹɒks/ aurochs aurochsen aurochses n
oeros
An extinct European mammal, Bos primigenius, the ancestor of domestic cattle.

aurora /ɔˈɹɔɹ.ə/ /ɔːˈɹɔː.ɹə/ /əˈɹɔɹ.ə/ /əˈɹɔː.ɹə/ aurorae auroras n
poollicht
An atmospheric phenomenon created by charged particles from the sun striking the upper atmosphere, creating coloured lights in the sky. It is usually named australis or borealis based on whether it is in the Southern or Northern Hemisphere respectively.

auscultate v
ausculteren
To listen (for example to the heart or lungs) by auscultation; to examine by auscultation.

auscultation /ˌɔskəlˈteɪʃən/ /ˌɔːskəlˈteɪʃən/ auscultations n
auscultatie
(medicine) Diagnosis of disorders by listening to the sounds of the internal organs, usually using a stethoscope.

auspice /ˈɑspɪs/ /ˈɔspɪs/ /ˈɔːspɪs/ auspices n
auspiciën patronage
(chiefly, in the plural) Patronage or protection.
omen voorteken
An omen or a sign.

auspices n
auspiciën
Protection or patronage.

auspicious /ɑːˈspɪʃ.əs/ /ɔːˈspɪ.ʃəs/ more auspicious most auspicious adj
gunstig
Of good omen; indicating future success.

austere /ɑˈstiɹ/ /ɒˈstɪə(ɹ)/ /ɔˈstiɹ/ /ɔːˈstɪə(ɹ)/ austerer austerest more austere most austere adj
streng droog
Grim or severe in manner or appearance.
karig sober
Lacking decoration; trivial; not extravagant or gaudy.

austerity /ɔˈstɛɹɪti/ austerities n
bezuiniging
(economics) A policy of deficit-cutting, which by definition requires lower spending, higher taxes, or both.

autarky /-tɑː-/ /ˈɔˌtɑɹki/ /ˈɔːtəki/ autarkies n
autarkie gesloten staatshuishouding
(uncountable) (A policy of) national economic self-sufficiency, aimed at ending reliance on foreign imports to sustain a domestic economy.

auteur /oʊˈtɝ/ /ɔːˈtɜː/ /əʊˈtɜː/ auteurs n
auteur
A creative artist, especially a film director, seen as having a specific, recognisable artistic vision, and who is seen as the single or preeminent ‘author’ of their works.

authentic /ɑ.ˈθɛn.tɪk/ /ɒ.ˈθɛn.tɪk/ /ɔ.ˈθɛn.tɪk/ more authentic most authentic adj
echt authentiek
Of the same origin as claimed; genuine.

authenticate /ɑ.ˈθɛn.tɪ.keɪt/ /ɔ.ˈθɛn.tɪ.keɪt/ v
authenticeren authentificeren
(transitive) To render authentic; to give authority to, by the proof, attestation, or formalities required by law, or sufficient to entitle to credit.

authentication authentications n
authenticatie authentificatie
(computing) proof of the identity of a user logging on to some network

authenticity /ɑθənˈtɪsɪti/ /ɑθɛnˈtɪsɪti/ [ɑθənˈtɪsɪɾi] [ɑθɛnˈtɪsɪɾi] authenticities n
authenticiteit echtheid
The quality of being genuine or not corrupted from the original, of having the same origin (or attribution, commitment, intention, etc.) as claimed.

author /ˈɑ.θɚ/ /ˈɒː.təɹ/ /ˈɔ.θɚ/ /ˈɔː.θə/ authors n
auteur schrijfster schrijver
The originator or creator of a work, especially of a literary composition.

author /ˈɑ.θɚ/ /ˈɒː.təɹ/ /ˈɔ.θɚ/ /ˈɔː.θə/ v
schrijven
(chiefly, US, sometimes, proscribed) To create a work as its author.

authoress /ˈɔ.θɚ.ɹɛs/ /ˈɔː.θə.ɹɛs/ authoresses n
autrice schrijfster
(dated) A female author.

authoritarian /ɔˌθɔɹ.əˈtɛɹ.i.ən/ /ɔːˌθɒɹ.ɪˈtɛə̯.ɹɪən/ /əˌθɔɹ.əˈtɛɹ.i.ən/ more authoritarian most authoritarian adj
autoritair
Of, or relating to, or exhibiting strict obedience to an authority; favoring authoritarianism over civic and individual liberties.
Demanding obedience to authority; marked by authoritarianism; dictatorial, tyrannical.
Tending to impose one's demands upon others as if one were an authority.

authoritarianism authoritarianisms n
autoritarisme
A form of government in which the governing body has absolute, or almost absolute, control. Typically this control is maintained by force, and little heed is paid to public opinion or the judicial system.

authority /ɒːˈtɒɹɪti/ /ɔːˈθɒɹəti/ /ɔːˈθɒɹɪti/ /əˈθɑɹəti/ /əˈθɔɹəti/ authorities n
autoriteit gezag bevoegdheid autoriteiten overheid
(uncountable) Power or right to make or enforce rules or give orders; or a position having such power or right.
autoriteit gezag
(countable) A reliable, definitive source of information on a subject.

authorization authorizations n
machtiging vergunning volmacht autorisatie
(countable) An act of authorizing.
machtiging volmacht
(uncountable) The state of being authorized to do something or to be somewhere; formally granted permission.

authorize /ˈɑθəɹaɪz/ /ˈɒθəɹaɪz/ /ˈɔːθəɹaɪz/ /ˈɔθəɹaɪz/ v
authoriseren vergunnen
machtigen
(transitive) To grant (someone) the permission or power necessary to do (something); to permit; to sanction or consent to.

authorship authorships n
schrijverschap
The quality or state of being an author; the function or dignity of an author.

autism /ˈɑtɪzəm/ /ˈɔːtɪzəm/ autisms n
autisme
(clinical psychology) A pervasive neurological condition that is observable in early childhood and persists throughout the lifespan, characterised by atypical communication, language development, eye contact, and sensory experiences.
(clinical psychology, obsolete) A diagnosis involving a pathological tendency to engage in self-centered fantasy thinking, historically considered a symptom of insanity and/or schizophrenia.

autism spectrum disorder autism spectrum disorders n
autismespectrumstoornis
(psychology, pathology) A disorder involving any of a range of psychological conditions, all characterized by abnormal social interaction and communication, restricted interests, highly repetitive behaviour, and eccentricity.

autist /ˈɔː.tɪst/ autists n
autist autiste
An autistic person, a person with autism.

autistic /ɔːˈtɪs.tɪk/ more autistic most autistic adj
autistisch
Having autism, or pertaining to autism.

auto mechanic /ˈɔtoʊ məˈkænɪk/ auto mechanics n
garagist
(US) A person skilled in repairing and maintaining automobiles and other motor vehicles.

auto- /ˈɔː.təʊ/ prefix
auto-
Reflexive, regarding or to oneself

autobiographical /ˌɑtoʊˌbaɪəˈɡɹæfəkəl/ /ˌɔː.təˌbaɪ.əˈɡɹæf.ɪk.əl/ more autobiographical most autobiographical adj
autobiografisch
Of or relating to a person's life or an account of a person's life, as told by the subject.

autobiography /ˌɔː.tə.baɪˈɒɡ.ɹə.fi/ autobiographies n
autobiografie
(countable) A self-written biography; the story of one's own life.

autobus /ˈɑtoʊˌbʌs/ /ˈɔtoʊˌbʌs/ /ˈɔːtə(ʊ)bʌs/ [ˈɑɾə-] [ˈɔɾə-] autobuses autobusses n
autobus
(road transport, dated) A bus that is a motor vehicle, as opposed to earlier horse-drawn buses.
bus gruppetto
(by extension, cycle racing) A large group of cyclists who have fallen behind the peloton in a race.

autochthon /ɑˈtɑkˌθɑn/ /ɑˈtɑkθ(ə)n/ /ɔˈtɑkˌθɑn/ /ɔˈtɑkθ(ə)n/ /ɔːˈtɒkθ(ə)n/ /ɔːˈtɒkθɒn/ autochthones autochthons n
autochtoon
The earliest inhabitant of an area; an aborigine.

autochthonous /ɑˈtɑkθənəs/ /ɔˈtɑkθənəs/ /ɔːˈtɒkθənəs/ adj
autochtoon
Native to the place where found; indigenous.

autocracy /ɔːˈtɒkɹəsi/ autocracies n
autocratie alleenheerschappij
(uncountable) A form of government in which unlimited power is held by a single individual.

autocrat /ˈɔːtəkɹæt/ autocrats n
autocraat alleenheerser
An absolute ruler with infinite power.

autocratic more autocratic most autocratic adj
autocratisch
Of or pertaining to autocracy or to an autocrat; absolute; holding independent and arbitrary powers of government.

autodidact /ˌɔːtoʊˈdaɪdækt/ autodidacts n
autodidact zelfgeleerde
A self-taught person.

autograph /ˈɔːtəɡrɑːf/ autographs n
handtekening
A person’s own handwriting, especially the signature of a famous or admired person.
(by extension, colloquial) A person's signature used as a mark of formal approval.

autoignition temperature autoignition temperatures n
ontbindingstemperatuur
The lowest temperature at which combustion will occur spontaneously under specific conditions.

autoimmune adj
auto-immuun
(pathology, immunology) Of or pertaining to autoimmunity.

autoimmunity autoimmunities n
auto-immuniteit
(pathology, immunology) The condition where one's immune system attacks one's own tissues, i.e., an autoimmune disorder.

automagical /ˈɑtoʊˈmæd͡ʒɪkəl/ more automagical most automagical adj
automagisch
(computing, technology, informal) Automatic, but with an apparent element of magic. Commonly referring to complex technical processes hidden from the view of users or operators, resulting in technology that "just works".

automate /ˈoː.tə.mæɪt/ /ˈɑ.toʊˌmeɪt/ /ˈɑ.təˌmeɪt/ /ˈɔ.toʊˌmeɪt/ /ˈɔː.tə.meɪt/ [ˈoː.ɾə.mæɪt] [ˈɑ.ɾoʊˌmeɪt] [ˈɑ.ɾəˌmeɪt] [ˈɔ.ɾoʊˌmeɪt] [ˈɔ.ɾəˌmeɪt] v
automatiseren
(ambitransitive) To replace or enhance human labor with machines.

automated /ˈɑ.toʊˌmeɪ.tɪd/ /ˈɑ.təmeɪtɪd/ /ˈɔ.toʊˌmeɪ.tɪd/ /ˈɔ.təmeɪtɪd/ /ˈɔːtəmeɪtɪd/ [ˈɑ.ɾoʊˌmeɪ.ɾɪd] [ˈɑ.ɾəˌmeɪ.ɾɪd] [ˈɔ.ɾoʊˌmeɪ.ɾɪd] [ˈɔ.ɾəˌmeɪ.ɾɪd] adj
geautomatiseerd
Made automatic.

automated teller machine /ˈɔːtəmeɪtɪd ˈtɛlə(ɹ) məˈʃiːn/ automated teller machines n
geldautomaat flappentap giromaat pinautomaat
(banking) A device that provides bank customers with cash withdrawal and other services without the need for a human teller.

automatic /ˌɑː.təˈmæt.ɪk/ /ˌɔː.təˈmæt.ɪk/ [ˌɑː.ɾəˈmæɾ.ɪk] [ˌɔː.ɾəˈmæɾ.ɪk] more automatic most automatic adj
automatisch
Capable of operating without external control or intervention.
(of a firearm such as a machine gun) Firing continuously as long as the trigger is pressed until ammunition is exhausted.
automatisch gedachtenloos mechanisch
Done out of habit or without conscious thought.

automatic /ˌɑː.təˈmæt.ɪk/ /ˌɔː.təˈmæt.ɪk/ [ˌɑː.ɾəˈmæɾ.ɪk] [ˌɔː.ɾəˈmæɾ.ɪk] automatics n
automaat
A car with an automatic transmission; the transmission itself.

automatic transmission automatic transmissions n
automatische versnellingsbak
(automotive) A vehicle transmission which shifts gears automatically in response to vehicle speed and/or load, and does not require any driver input to manually change gears under normal driving conditions; an automatic gearbox.

automatically /ˈɔːtəʊˌmæt.ɪk(.ə)li/ /ˈɔːtəˌmætɪk(.ə)li/ /ˌɑː.təˈmæt.ɪk(.ə)li/ /ˌɔː.təˈmæt.ɪk(.ə)li/ [ˌɑː.ɾəˈmæɾ.ɪk(.ə)li] [ˌɔː.ɾəˈmæɾ.ɪk(.ə)li] more automatically most automatically adv
automatisch
In an automatic manner.

automation /ˌɔːtəˈmeɪʃən/ automations n
automatisering
The act or process of converting the controlling of a machine or device to a more automatic system, such as computer or electronic controls.

automaton /ɔːˈtɒmətən/ /ɔːˈtɒməˌtɒn/ /əˈtɑməˌtɑn/ automata automatons n
automaat
A machine or robot designed to follow a precise sequence of instructions.

automobile /ˈɑː.tə.məˈbil/ /ˈɑː.tə.məˌbil/ /ˈɑː.təˈmoʊ.bil/ /ˈɔː.tə.məˌbil/ /ˈɔː.tə.məˌbiːl/ /ˌɔː.tə.məˈbil/ /ˌɔː.təˈmoʊ.bil/ automobiles n
auto automobiel motorrijtuig
(US, Canada) A type of vehicle designed to move on the ground under its own stored power and intended to carry a driver, a small number of additional passengers, and a very limited amount of other load. A car or motorcar.

automorphic number automorphic numbers n
automorf getal
(mathematics) A number whose decimal representation of its square ends in itself.

autonomous /ɑˈtɑnəməs/ /ɔˈtɑnəməs/ /ɔːˈtɒnəməs/ more autonomous most autonomous adj
autonoom
Self-governing. Intelligent, sentient, self-aware, thinking, feeling, governing independently.

autonomous vehicle autonomous vehicles n
zelfrijdende auto
A vehicle which utilizes mechatronics, artificial intelligence and a multi-agent system to assist its human operator.

autonomy /ɑˈtɑ.nə.mi/ /ɔˈtɑ.nə.mi/ /ɔːˈtɒn.ə.mi/ autonomies n
autonomie
(government, countable) A self-governing country or region.
(philosophy, uncountable) The capacity to make an informed, uncoerced decision.

autophagy autophagies n
autofagie
(cytology) The process of self-digestion by a cell through the action of enzymes originating within the same cell. Often a defensive and/or self-preservation measure.

autopilot autopilots n
automatische piloot
(aviation, nautical) A mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic system used to guide a vehicle without assistance from a human being.

autopsy /ˈɑtɑpsi/ /ˈɔtɑpsi/ /ˈɔːtɒpsiː/ autopsies n
autopsie lijkschouwing
A dissection performed on a cadaver to find possible cause(s) of death.

autopsy /ˈɑtɑpsi/ /ˈɔtɑpsi/ /ˈɔːtɒpsiː/ v
(een) autopsie uitvoeren
(transitive) To perform an autopsy on.

autosexuality n
zelfseksualiteit
Sexual attraction toward oneself.

autosomal more autosomal most autosomal adj
autosomaal
Of or pertaining to autosomes.

autosome /ˈɑtəzoʊm/ /ˈɔɾəˌsoʊm/ /ˈɔːtəsəʊm/ autosomes n
autosoom
(genetics) Any chromosome other than sex chromosomes.

autotroph /ˈɔɾəˌtɹoʊf/ /ˈɔːtə(ʊ)tɹəʊf/ autotrophs n
autotroof
(ecology) Any organism that can synthesize its food from inorganic substances, using heat or light as a source of energy.

autotrophic adj
autotroof

autumn /ˈɑtəm/ /ˈɔtəm/ /ˈɔːtəm/ [ˈɑɾm̩] [ˈɑɾɪ̈m] [ˈɔɾm̩] [ˈɔɾɪ̈m] autumns n
herfst najaar
Traditionally the third of the four seasons, when deciduous trees lose their leaves; typically regarded as being from September 24 to December 22 in parts of the Northern Hemisphere, and the months of March, April and May in the Southern Hemisphere.
(fashion) A person with relatively dark hair and a warm skin tone, seen as best suited to certain colours in clothing.

autumn foliage autumn foliages n
herfstkleuren
The brightly colored leaves of deciduous trees that appear in the autumn.

auxiliary /ɑɡˈzɪl(j)(ə)ɹi/ /ɑɡˈzɪliɛɹi/ /ɔɡˈzɪl(j)(ə)ɹi/ /ɔɡˈzɪliɛɹi/ /ɔːɡˈzɪl(j)əɹi/ /ɔːɡˈzɪli.əɹi/ adj
helpend hulp- ondersteunend
Helping; giving assistance or support.
bijkomend extra hulp- ondersteunend
Supplementary or subsidiary.
reserve-
Held in reserve for exceptional circumstances.
hulpmotor
(nautical) Of a ship, having both sails and an engine.
hulp-
(grammar) Relating to an auxiliary verb.

auxiliary /ɑɡˈzɪl(j)(ə)ɹi/ /ɑɡˈzɪliɛɹi/ /ɔɡˈzɪl(j)(ə)ɹi/ /ɔɡˈzɪliɛɹi/ /ɔːɡˈzɪl(j)əɹi/ /ɔːɡˈzɪli.əɹi/ auxiliaries n
hulpmotor
A sailing vessel equipped with an engine.

auxiliary verb /ɔːɡˈzɪljəɹi ˈvɜː(ɹ)b/ auxiliary verbs n
hulpwerkwoord
(grammar) A verb that accompanies the main verb in a clause in order to make distinctions in tense, mood, voice or aspect.

avail /əˈveɪl/ v
bevorderen
(transitive) To promote; to assist.
baten dienen grijpen profiteren
(intransitive) To be of use or advantage; to answer or serve the purpose; to have strength, force, or efficacy sufficient to accomplish the object.

availability [əˌveɪləˈbɪlɪtɪ] availabilities n
beschikbaarheid voorhanden zijn
(chiefly, uncountable) The quality of being available.
beschikbaarheid
(countable) That which is available.

available /əˈveɪləb(ə)l/ more available most available adj
beschikbaar
Such as one may avail oneself of; capable of being used for the accomplishment of a purpose.
beschikbaar voorhanden
Readily obtainable.

avalanche /ˈævəlæn(t)ʃ/ /ˈævəlɑːnʃ/ avalanches n
lawine
A large mass or body of snow and ice sliding swiftly down a mountain side, or falling down a precipice.
A fall of earth, rocks, etc., similar to that of an avalanche of snow or ice.

avant-guard n
voorhoede
(archaic) The vanguard or advanced body of an army.

avarice /ˈævəɹəs/ /ˈævəɹɪs/ /ˈævɹəs/ avarices n
hebzucht hebberigheid inhaligheid
Excessive or inordinate desire of gain; greed for wealth

avaricious /ˌævəˈɹɪʃəs/ more avaricious most avaricious adj
avaricieus inhalig
Actuated by avarice; extremely greedy for wealth or material gain; immoderately desirous of accumulating property.

avatar /ˈæv.ə.tɑɹ/ /ˈæv.ə.tɑː/ /ˌæv.əˈtɑː/ avatars n
avatar ava verpersoonlijking
(computing, video games, metaverse) A complex and dynamic digital representation of a person or being in the form of a digital model, used online as a simulation or emulation of a person, or as a person's online alter ego, in a virtual world, virtual chat room, or metaverse.

avenge /əˈvɛnd͡ʒ/ v
wraak nemen wreken
(transitive) To take vengeance (for); to exact satisfaction for by punishing the injuring party; to vindicate by inflicting pain or evil on a wrongdoer.

avenger /əˈvɛndʒə(ɹ)/ avengers n
wreker
One who avenges or vindicates

avens /ˈævɪnz/ avens n
nagelkruid
A plant of the genus Geum, especially Geum urbanum, or herb bennet.

aventurine /əˈvɛn.tjʊə.ɹɪn/ /əˈvɛn.t͡ʃə.ɹɪn/ /əˈvɛn.t͡ʃəˌɹin/ aventurines n
aventurien aventurijn
(mineral, by extension) A variety of translucent quartz, spangled throughout with scales of yellow mica.

avenue /ˈæv.əˌn(j)u/ /ˈæv.əˌnjuː/ avenues n
laan weg
The principal walk or approach to a house which is withdrawn from the road, especially, such approach bordered on each side by trees; any broad passageway thus bordered.

average /ˈæv(ə)ɹɪd͡ʒ/ more average most average adj
gemiddelde
(not comparable) Constituting or relating to the average.

average /ˈæv(ə)ɹɪd͡ʒ/ averages n
gemiddelde
(mathematics) The arithmetic mean.

aversion /əˈvɜːʃən/ /əˈvɝʒən/ aversions n
afkeer aversie
Opposition or repugnance of mind; fixed dislike often without any conscious reasoning.

avert /əˈvɜːt/ /əˈvɝt/ v
ontwijken
(transitive) To turn aside or away.
verhinderen voorkomen
(transitive) To ward off, or prevent, the occurrence or effects of.

avian influenza n
vogelgriep
(pathology) Any strain of influenza carried by and primarily affecting birds.

aviation /ˌeɪ.viˈeɪ.ʃən/ aviations n
luchtvaart
The art or science of making and flying aircraft.

avid /ˈæv.əd/ /ˈæv.ɪd/ avider avidest more avid most avid adj
gretig
enthusiastic; keen; eager; showing great interest in something or desire to do something

avionics /eɪ.viˈɒn.ɪks/ n
avionica
(aviation) The science and technology of the development and use of electrical and electronic devices in aviation.

avitaminosis avitaminoses n
avitaminose
Any disease which is caused by vitamin deficiency.

avocado /ævəˈkɑdoʊ/ /ævəˈkɑːdəʊ/ /ɑvəˈkɑdoʊ/ [ævəˈkɑɾoʊ] [ɑvəˈkɑɾoʊ] avocadoes avocados n
avocado avocadoboom
The large, usually yellowish-green or black, savory fruit of the avocado tree.
avocadoboom avocado
The avocado tree, Persea americana, of the laurel family.

avocation /avə(ʊ)ˈkeɪʃən/ /ævoʊˈkeɪʃən/ /ævəˈkeɪʃən/ avocations n
afleiding
That which calls one away from one's regular employment or vocation.

avocet /ˈævəsɛt/ avocets n
kluut
Any of four species of wading birds in the genus Recurvirostra, of the family Recurvirostridae, with long, slender recurved bills, long legs, and webbed feet. It is the logo of the RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds)

avoid /əˈvɔɪd/ v
vermijden
to keep away from; to keep clear of; to stay away from

avoidable /əˈvɔɪdəbl̩/ more avoidable most avoidable adj
leegbaar
Capable of being vacated; liable to be annulled or made invalid; voidable.
vermijdbaar voorkoombaar
Capable of being avoided, shunned, or escaped.

avoidance /əˈvɔɪdəns/ avoidances n
vermijden
(obsolete) The act of becoming vacant, or the state of being vacant, specifically used for the state of a benefice becoming void by the death, deprivation, or resignation of the incumbent.

avuncular /əˈvʌŋkjʊlə/ /əˈvʌŋkjʊlɚ/ more avuncular most avuncular adj
vaderlijk
In the manner of an uncle, pertaining to an uncle.
vriendelijk verdraagzaam welwillend
(by extension) Kind, genial, benevolent, or tolerant.

await /əˈweɪt/ v
verwachten afwachten wachten klaarliggen liggen te wachten
(transitive) To be in store for; to be ready or in waiting for.
verwachten afwachten wachten bedienen dienen
(transitive, intransitive) To serve or attend; to wait on, wait upon.
wachten
(intransitive) To wait; to stay in waiting.

awake /əˈweɪk/ /əˈweːk/ [əˈweːk] [əˈwɛːk] more awake most awake adj
wakker ontwaakt
Not asleep; conscious.

awake /əˈweɪk/ /əˈweːk/ [əˈweːk] [əˈwɛːk] v
ontwaken
(intransitive) To become conscious after having slept.
(transitive) To excite or to stir up something latent.
wekken ontwaken
(transitive) To cause (somebody) to stop sleeping.

awaken /əˈweɪkən/ v
wakker maken wekken
(transitive) To cause to become awake.
(transitive, figurative) To cause to become aware.
wakker worden zich opwekken
(intransitive) To stop sleeping; awake.
(transitive, figurative) To bring into action (something previously dormant); to stimulate.

awara /əˈwɑɹə/ /əˈwɑːɹə/ [æˈwɑɹʌ] [æˈwɑːɹʌ] [ˈɑwʌɹʌ] [ˈɒwʌɹʌ] awara awaras n
awarra
(Guyana, chiefly, attributively) The palm tree Astrocaryum vulgare which is native to the Amazon Rainforest region.

award /əˈwɔɹd/ /əˈwɔːd/ awards n
prijs beloning
A trophy or medal; something that denotes an accomplishment, especially in a competition. A prize or honor based on merit.

aware /əˈweːɹ/ /əˈwɛə/ /əˈwɛɚ/ awarer awarest more aware most aware adj
op zijn hoede waakzaam
Vigilant or on one's guard against danger or difficulty.
op de hoogte zijn
Conscious or having knowledge of something.

awareness /əˈwɛə.nəs/ /əˈwɛɚ.nəs/ awarenesses n
bewustzijn besef
The state or level of consciousness where sense data can be confirmed by an observer.
bewustzijn besef zich bewust zijn van
The state or quality of being aware of something.

awash /əˈwɒʃ/ more awash most awash adj
blank overspoeld
Washed by the waves or tide (of a rock or strip of shore, or of an anchor, etc., when flush with the surface of the water, so that the waves break over it); covered with water.

away /əˈweɪ/ further away furthest away adj
weg
Not here, gone, absent, unavailable, traveling; on vacation.

away /əˈweɪ/ further away furthest away adv
weg
From a place, hence.

away with the fairies /əˈweɪ wɪð ðə ˈfɛəɹɪːz/ adj
met de feeën
(idiomatic) Synonym of lost in thought; distracted or daydreaming.

awayday awaydays n
heidag
(British) A business event, such as a team-building exercise, training course or internal meeting, that takes place away from the office without the usual distractions.

awe /ɑ/ /ɔ/ /ɔː/ awes n
ontzag vrees
A feeling of fear and reverence.

awe /ɑ/ /ɔ/ /ɔː/ v
ontzag inboezemen
(transitive) To inspire fear and reverence in.

awesome /ˈɑ.səm/ /ˈɔ.səm/ /ˈɔː.səm/ awesomer awesomest more awesome most awesome adj
angstaanjagend beangstigend
(dated) Causing awe or terror; inspiring wonder or excitement. [from 1590–1600.]
indrukwekkend
(colloquial, North America, Australia) Excellent, exciting, remarkable.

awful /ˈɑfəl/ /ˈɔfəl/ /ˈɔːfəl/ /ˈɔːfʊl/ awfuller awfullest more awful most awful adj
afgrijselijk verschrikkelijk vreselijk
(dated) Causing fear or horror; appalling, terrible.

awful /ˈɑfəl/ /ˈɔfəl/ /ˈɔːfəl/ /ˈɔːfʊl/ adv
onmeunig ontzettend verschrikkelijk vreselijk
(colloquial, US, Canada) Very, extremely.

awkward /ˈoːkwəd/ /ˈɑkwɚd/ /ˈɔkwɚd/ /ˈɔːkwəd/ awkwarder awkwardest more awkward most awkward adj
onhandig
Lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments.
genant ongemakkelijk
Not easily managed or effected; embarrassing.

awkwardness awkwardnesses n
onbeholpenheid onhandigheid
The state or quality of being awkward; clumsiness; unskillfulness.

awl /ɑl/ /ɔl/ /ɔːl/ awls n
els priem
A pointed instrument for piercing small holes, as in leather or wood; used by shoemakers, saddlers, cabinetmakers, etc. The blade is differently shaped and pointed for different uses, as in the brad awl, saddler's awl, shoemaker's awl, etc.

awm awms n
aam

awn /ɔːn/ awns n
kafnaald
The bristle or beard of barley, oats, grasses, etc., or any similar bristlelike appendage; arista.

awning /ˈɑnɪŋ/ /ˈɔnɪŋ/ /ˈɔːnɪŋ/ awnings n
luifel
A rooflike cover, usually of canvas, extended over or before any place as a shelter from the sun, rain, or wind.
(nautical) That part of the poop deck which is continued forward beyond the bulkhead of the cabin.

ax to grind axes to grind n
een appeltje te schillen
(American spelling) A proposition or point of view to advocate, especially motivated by self-interest.

axe /æks/ axes n
bijl hakbijl
A tool for felling trees or chopping wood etc. consisting of a heavy head flattened to a blade on one side, and a handle attached to it.
bijl strijdbijl
An ancient weapon consisting of a head that has one or two blades and a long handle.

axiological adj
aangaande de waardentheorie axiologisch
Of or relating to value theory, the philosophical field of axiology.

axiology axiologies n
axiologie
(uncountable, philosophy) The study of value(s), as regards origin, nature, functions, types, and interrelations; value theory.
(countable) The particular value-theory of a philosopher, school of thought, etc.

axiom /ˈak.sɪ.əm/ /ˈæk.si.əm/ /ˈæk.ʃəm/ axiomata axioms n
axioma
(philosophy) A seemingly self-evident or necessary truth which is based on assumption; a principle or proposition which cannot actually be proved or disproved.
(logic, mathematics, proof theory) A fundamental assumption that serves as a basis for deduction of theorems; a postulate (sometimes distinguished from postulates as being universally applicable, whereas postulates are particular to a certain science or context).
An established principle in some artistic practice or science that is universally received.

axiom of choice axioms of choice n
keuzeaxioma
(set theory) One of the axioms of set theory, equivalent to the statement that an arbitrary direct product of non-empty sets is non-empty; any version of said axiom, for example specifying the cardinality of the number of sets from which choices are made.

axiomatic /ˌæk.si.əˈmæt.ɪk/ more axiomatic most axiomatic adj
vanzelfsprekend axiomatisch
Self-evident or unquestionable. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

axis /ˈæksəs/ /ˈæksɪs/ axes axiis n
as
(geometry) An imaginary line around which an object spins (an axis of rotation) or is symmetrically arranged (an axis of symmetry).
(mathematics) A fixed one-dimensional figure, such as a line or arc, with an origin and orientation and such that its points are in one-to-one correspondence with a set of numbers; an axis forms part of the basis of a space or is used to position and locate data in a graph (a coordinate axis)
draaier
(skeleton) The second cervical vertebra of the spine

axis of evil axes of evil n
as van het kwaad
A group of states accused by George W. Bush of sponsoring terrorism and seeking weapons of mass destruction, originally defined as Iran, Iraq, and North Korea.

axis of symmetry axes of symmetry n
symmetrieas
(geometry) Any of one or more lines about which a geometric figure is symmetric

axle /ˈæksəl/ axles n
as spil
The pin or spindle on which a wheel revolves, or which revolves with a wheel.
as
(geometry, astronomy, archaic) An axis.

axolotl /ˈak.səˌlɒ.təl/ /ˈæk.səˌlɑ.təl/ axolotls axolots n
axolotl
A critically endangered salamander found in the elevated lakes of Mexico, Ambystoma mexicanum.

axon axons n
axon
(cytology) A nerve fibre which is a long slender projection of a nerve cell, and which conducts nerve impulses away from the body of the cell to a synapse.

ayah /ˈaɪ.(j)ɑː/ /ˈaɪ.ə/ ayahs ayat n
aja
(Islam) A verse in the Quran.

ayatollah ayatollahs n
ayatollah
(Islam) A religious leader in Twelver Shi'ism.

aye-aye /ˈaɪˌaɪ/ aye-ayes n
vingerdier aye-aye
The lemur Daubentonia madagascariensis, a solitary nocturnal quadruped found in Madagascar and remarkable for its long fingers, sharp nails, and rodent-like incisor teeth.

azalea /əˈzeɪliə/ azaleas n
azalea
A plant of the obsolete genus Azalea.

azimuth /ˈæzɪməθ/ azimuths n
azimut
An arc of the horizon intercepted between the meridian of the place and a vertical circle passing through the center of any object.

azo- /eɪ.zə(ʊ)/ /æz.oʊ/ /æz.ə/ prefix
azo-

azure /eɪ-/ /æzˈjʊə/ /əˈzjɝ/ /əˈzjʊə/ /əˈzjʊɹ/ /əˈʒɝ/ /əˈʒʊɹ/ /ˈeɪʒ.ə/ /ˈæz.jʊə/ /ˈæʒ.ə/ /ˈæʒ.ɚ/ adj
azuur (blauw) azuurblauw
Sky blue; resembling the clear blue colour of the unclouded sky.

azure /eɪ-/ /æzˈjʊə/ /əˈzjɝ/ /əˈzjʊə/ /əˈzjʊɹ/ /əˈʒɝ/ /əˈʒʊɹ/ /ˈeɪʒ.ə/ /ˈæz.jʊə/ /ˈæʒ.ə/ /ˈæʒ.ɚ/ azures n
hemelsblauw azuurblauw
(countable, and, uncountable) The clear blue colour of the sky; also, a pigment or dye of this colour.
azuur
(tincture) A blue colour on a coat of arms, represented in engraving by horizontal parallel lines.

azure jay azure jays n
azuurblauwe gaai
Cyanocorax caeruleus, a passeriform bird of the crow family.

baa [bæ] [bæ̰ˀæ̰ˀæ̰ˀæ̰ˀ] [bæ̰ː] [bɑ] [bɑː] baas n
bè
(onomatopoeia) The characteristic cry or bleating of a sheep.

baa [bæ] [bæ̰ˀæ̰ˀæ̰ˀæ̰ˀ] [bæ̰ː] [bɑ] [bɑː] v
blaten
To make the characteristic cry of a sheep.

babalaas babalaases n
kater
(South Africa, slang) A very bad hangover.

babble /ˈbæb.(ə(l/ babbles n
prietpraat
Idle talk; senseless prattle
brabbelen murmelen
Inarticulate speech; constant or confused murmur.

babble /ˈbæb.(ə(l/ v
brabbelen
(intransitive) To utter words indistinctly or unintelligibly; to utter inarticulate sounds
babbelen kletsen
(intransitive) To talk too much; to chatter; to prattle.
kabbelen
(intransitive) To make a continuous murmuring noise, like shallow water running over stones.

babe /beɪb/ babes n
stuk
(slang) An attractive person, especially a young woman. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

babi panggang n
babi pangang
An Indonesian dish composed of roast pork and vinegar.

babirusa babirusas n
babiroessa
Any of several mammals in the genus Babyrousa in the pig family Suidae, in which the upper tusk grows upward.

baboon /bəˈbuːn/ /ˌbæˈbuːn/ baboons n
baviaan
An Old World monkey of the genus Papio, having dog-like muzzles and large canine teeth, cheek pouches, a short tail, and naked callosities on the buttocks. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]
(colloquial, derogatory) A foolish or boorish person.

baby /ˈbeɪbi/ babies n
baby zuigeling boreling geborene nieuwgeborene pasgeborene
A very young human, particularly from birth to a couple of years old or until walking is fully mastered.
A very young human, even if not yet born.
jong kleintje
Any very young animal, especially a vertebrate; many species have specific names for their babies, such as kittens for the babies of cats, puppies for the babies of dogs, and chicks for the babies of birds. See Category:Baby animals for more.
baby kleuter
A person who is immature, infantile or feeble.
benjamin
The lastborn of a family; the youngest sibling, irrespective of age.
liefje schatje stuk
(informal) A form of address to a person considered to be attractive.
kindje
A pet project or responsibility.

baby boom baby booms n
geboortegolf Babyboom
(singulare tantum) The increase in the birth rate following the return of servicemen at the end of World War II.

baby boomer baby boomers n
babyboomer
(sometimes, capitalized) A person born in the postwar years (generally considered in the United States and other Allied countries as between 1946 and the early 1960s), when there was a marked increase in birthrates throughout the Western world following the return of servicemen at the end of World War II.

baby bottle baby bottles n
babyfles
A bottle equipped with a teat, used for bottlefeeding infants.

baby face /ˈbeɪbi ˌfeɪs/ /ˈbeɪbɪ feɪs/ baby faces n
babyface
A face, often chubby, resembling that of a baby; a youthful face.

baby monitor baby monitors n
babyfoon
An intercom system that enables a person to remotely detect sounds of distress from a baby; a baby alarm.

baby powder baby powders n
talkpoeder
An astringent powder used for preventing diaper rash, as a deodorant, and for other cosmetic purposes.

babysit /ˈbeɪ.bi.sɪt/ v
babysitten kinderen passen
(ambitransitive) To watch or tend someone else's child for a period of time, often for money.
nauwgelet begeleiden
(transitive, informal) To watch or attend anything or anyone unnecessarily closely; to have to help or coax too much.

babysitter /ˈbeɪbiˌsɪtɚ/ babysitters n
babyoppas kinderoppas oppas wiegewacht
A person who cares for one or more babies or children for a short period of time in place of their legal guardians.

baccarat /bɑːkəˈrɑː/ /ˈbækəɹæt/ /ˈbækəɹɑː/ /ˈbɑːkəɹɑː/ n
baccarat
(card games) A card game resembling chemin de fer with many forms - usually entailing the player(s) betting against two or three hands dealt - also bearing some similarities to blackjack.

bacchanal /ˈbækənəl/ bacchanals n
zwelgpartij
(in the plural) The festival of Bacchus; the bacchanalia.

bachelor /ˈbæt͡ʃ.lɚ/ /ˈbæt͡ʃ.ə.lə(ɹ)/ /ˈbæt͡ʃ.ə.lɚ/ bachelors n
studio
(Canada) A bachelor apartment.
vrijgezel
(obsolete) An unmarried woman.

bachelor party bachelor parties n
vrijgezellenfeest
(US, Canada, South Africa) A party held for a man who is about to be married, normally attended only by male friends and relatives.

bachelorette /batʃələˈɹɛt/ /ˌbæt͡ʃləˈɹɛt/ bachelorettes n
jonggezellin single vrijgezellin
(North America) An unmarried woman.

back /bæk/ [-k̚] [-ˀk] [bak] [bax] [bæk] more back most back adj
oud
Not current.
achteraf
Situated away from the main or most frequented areas.
achter
(comparable, phonetics) Pronounced with the highest part of the body of the tongue toward the back of the mouth, near the soft palate (most often describing a vowel).

back /bæk/ [-k̚] [-ˀk] [bak] [bax] [bæk] further back furthest back adv
terug
(not comparable) To or in a previous condition or place.
tegen
In a manner that impedes.

back /bæk/ [-k̚] [-ˀk] [bak] [bax] [bæk] backs n
rug achterkant achter rugleuning
The rear of the body, especially the part between the neck and the end of the spine and opposite the chest and belly.
achterkant achter
The reverse side; the side that is not normally seen.
That which is farthest away from the front.
verdediger achterhoedespeler
(sports) In some team sports, a position behind most players on the team.

back /bæk/ [-k̚] [-ˀk] [bak] [bax] [bæk] v
steunen
(transitive) To support.
achteruit gaan achteruit rijden
(nautical, of the wind) To change direction contrary to the normal pattern; that is, to shift anticlockwise in the northern hemisphere, or clockwise in the southern hemisphere.

back and forth adv
heen en weer
From one place to another and back again.

back crawl /ˈbækˌkɹɑl/ /ˈbækˌkɹɔl/ /ˈbækˌkɹɔːl/ n
rugcrawl
A style of swimming using the backstroke.

back door back doors n
achterdeur
A subsidiary entrance to a building or house at its rear, normally away from the street.
A means of access, often secret and unprotected, to something.

back matter n
nawerk
The parts of a book that appear after the main portion of the body text, including the afterword, index and bibliography; the end matter.

back out v
zich terugtrekken
(intransitive) To withdraw from something one has agreed to do.

back seat back seats n
achterbank
Any of the seats in the rear of a vehicle.

back street back streets n
achterafstraat achterafstraatje
A usually small and narrow street or alley, especially one in inferior or poorer parts of a city, away from the centre.

back to square one adj
terug naar af
(idiomatic) Located back at the start, as after a dead end or failure.

back to square one adv
terug naar af
(idiomatic) Back to the start, as after a dead end or failure.

back to the drawing board adv
terug bij af
(idiomatic) Back to the beginning following an unsuccessful attempt.

back up v
teruggaan achteruitrijden
(idiomatic, intransitive) To move backwards, especially for a vehicle to do so.
back-uppen
(idiomatic, intransitive, cricket) For a fielder to position himself behind the wicket (relative to a team-mate who is throwing the ball at the wicket) so as to stop the ball, and prevent overthrows.

back vowel back vowels n
achterklinker
(phonetics) Any vowel sound produced in the back of the mouth, such as /uː/ in rule or /əʊ/ in pole.

back-formation back-formations n
terugvorming
(uncountable, linguistics) The process by which a new word is formed from an older word by interpreting the former as a derivative of the latter, often by removing a morpheme (real or perceived) from the older word, such as the verb burgle, formed by removing -ar (perceived as an agent-noun suffix) from burglar.

backache /ˈbækeɪk/ backaches n
rugpijn
Any pain or ache in the back.

backbone /ˈbækˌboʊn/ /ˈbækˌbəʊn/ backbones n
ruggengraat
The series of vertebrae, separated by disks, that encloses and protects the spinal cord, and runs down the middle of the back in vertebrate animals.
(figuratively) Any fundamental support, structure, or infrastructure.

backdrop /ˈbæk.dɹɑp/ /ˈbæk.dɹɒp/ [ˈbæk.d͡ʒɹɑp] backdrops n
decor
A decorated cloth hung at the back of a stage.

backfire /bækˈfaɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈbækfaɪə(ɹ)/ v
averechts werken falen
To fail in a manner that brings down further misfortune.

backfisch /ˈbækfɪʃ/ backfische backfisches n
bakvis
A teenage or late-adolescent girl.

backflip /ˈbæk.flɪp/ backflips n
achterwaartse salto backflip
(gymnastics) An act of rotating one's body 360 degrees in the backward direction.
koersverandering ommezwaai
(by extension) a total reversal in policy or opinion; a volte-face, a U-turn.

backflip /ˈbæk.flɪp/ v
backflippen
To perform a backflip (rotation of body).

backgammon /ˈbæk.ɡæm.ən/ backgammons n
backgammon
A board game for two players in which each has 15 stones which move between 24 triangular points according to the roll of a pair of dice; the object is to move all of one's pieces around, and bear them off the board.

background /ˈbæk.ɡɹaʊnd/ /ˈbækɹaʊnd/ backgrounds n
achtergrond
One's social heritage, or previous life; what one did in the past.
A part of the picture that depicts scenery to the rear or behind the main subject; context.
Information relevant to the current situation about past events; history.
A less important feature of scenery (as opposed to foreground).
(computing) A type of activity on a computer that is not normally visible to the user.

background radiation background radiations n
achtergrondstraling
ionizing radiation that is naturally present in the environment.

backhand /ˈbækhænd/ backhands n
backhand
(tennis) a stroke made across the chest from the off-hand side to the racquet hand side; a stroke during which the back of the hand faces the shot.
linkshellend handschrift
Handwriting that leans to the left

backlash /ˈbækˌlæʃ/ backlashes n
tegenstroom verzet
(literal) A suddenly reversed or backward motion, such as of a rope or elastic band when it snaps under tension.
(figurative) A negative reaction, objection or outcry, especially of a violent or abrupt nature.
speling
(mechanics) The looseness through which one part of connected machinery, such as a wheel, gear, piston, or screw, can be moved without moving the connected parts, or a measurement of the distance moved thereby; either intentional (as allowance) or unintentional (from error or wear).Wagon wheel structure showing felk
(mechanics) The jarring or reflex motion caused in badly fitting machinery by irregularities in velocity or a reverse of motion.

backlight /ˈbæk.laɪt/ backlights n
backlight
(countable) A light attached to an LCD display.
tegenlicht
(countable) A spotlight that illuminates a photographic subject from behind.
achterruit
(countable) The rear window of a motor car.

backlog /ˈbæk.lɒɡ/ backlogs n
achterstand
An accumulation or buildup, especially of unfilled orders, unconsumed products or unfinished work.

backpack /ˈbæk.pæk/ backpacks n
rugzak
A knapsack, sometimes mounted on a light frame, but always supported by straps, worn on a person’s back for the purpose of carrying things, especially when hiking, or on a student's back when carrying books.

backpack /ˈbæk.pæk/ v
backpacken
(intransitive) To hike and camp overnight in backcountry with one's gear carried in a backpack.

backpacker backpackers n
backpacker rugzakreiziger
A traveler whose luggage consists of a backpack; especially, such a traveler who uses hostels, public transport, and other inexpensive services.

backpedal /ˈbækˌpɛdəɫ/ v
gas terugnemen
(intransitive, idiomatic) To distance oneself from an earlier claim or statement; back off from an idea.

backsaw backsaws n
kapzaag
A handsaw that has a reinforcement along its back edge.

backscratcher backscratchers n
ruggenkrabber
A long slender rod with a rake-like device on one end, sometimes in the form of a human hand, designed to let a person scratch their own back.

backslash /ˈbækˌslæʃ/ backslashes n
backslash omgekeerde schuine streep schuine streep naar achter schuine streep naar links terugschrap terugstreep
The punctuation mark \.

backstabber /ˈbækˌstæbɚ/ backstabbers n
NSB'er matennaaier
A traitor or hypocrite, such as a co-worker or friend assumed trustworthy but who figuratively attacks when one's back is turned.

backstage /bækˈsteɪd͡ʒ/ backstages n
achterplan
The area behind a stage out of view of the audience where performers wait to give their show; especially that of the dressing rooms.

backstop backstops n
achtervang
A thing or a person put in the rear or in the back of something to reinforce, hold, support.
noodoplossing
A default arrangement that holds if all else fails.

backstroke /ˈbækˌstɹoʊk/ backstrokes n
rugslag
(swimming) A stroke swum lying on one's back, while rotating both arms through the water as to propel the swimmer backwards.

backstroker backstrokers n
rugslagzwemmer
A swimmer who uses the style backstroke

backswimmer backswimmers n
bootsmannetje
Any of various aquatic insects, of the family Notonectidae, that swim on their backs.

backtalk /bæk.tɔk/ /bæk.tɔːk/ n
tegenspraak
(US) Verbal impudence or argumentative discourse, given in response.

backtalk /bæk.tɔk/ /bæk.tɔːk/ v
tegenspreken
(transitive) To respond to in an aggressively disputatious, often sarcastic or insolent manner.

backup /ˈbækˌʌp/ adj
reserve
Standby, reserve or extra.
(computing) That is intended as a backup.

backup /ˈbækˌʌp/ backups n
reserve
A reserve or substitute.
back-up reservekopie
(computing) A copy of a file or record, stored separately from the original, that can be used to recover the original if it is destroyed or damaged.

backward /ˈbæk.wə(ɹ)d/ /ˈbækwɚd/ more backward most backward adj
achterhaald
Situated toward or at the rear of something.
(chess) Of a pawn, further behind than pawns of the same colour on adjacent files and unable to be moved forward safely.
achteruit naar achteren
Acting or moving in the direction opposite to the usual direction of movement.
onderontwikkeld
(figuratively) Of a culture, country, practice etc., undeveloped or unsophisticated.

backward /ˈbæk.wə(ɹ)d/ /ˈbækwɚd/ more backward most backward adv
achterwaarts

backyard /bækˈjɑːd/ backyards n
achtertuin
(AU, Canadian, NZ, US) A yard to the rear of a house or similar residence.

bacon /ˈbeɪ.kən/ bacons n
bacon
Cured meat from the sides, belly, or back of a pig.

bacterial [bækˈtɪəɹiəɫ] adj
bacterieel
(microbiology) Of, relating to, or caused by bacteria.

bacteriological adj
bacteriologisch
Of or pertaining to bacteriology.

bacteriologist /bækˌtɪəɹiˈɒlədʒɪst/ bacteriologists n
bacterioloog bacteriologe
A microbiologist whose speciality is bacteriology.

bacteriology /bækˌtɪəɹ.ɪˈɒləd͡ʒi/ bacteriologies n
bacteriologie
(biology, microbiology) The scientific study of bacteria, especially in relation to disease and agriculture.

bacterium /bækˈtɪəɹ.ɪəm/ bacteria bacteriums n
bacterie
(microbiology) A single-celled organism with cell walls but no nucleus or organelles.

baculum /ˈbæk.jə.ləm/ bacula baculums n
penisbeen penisbot
A bone found in the penis of some mammals.

bad /baːd/ /bæd/ /bæːd/ /bɛd/ /bɛəd/ badder baddest more bad most bad worse worst adj
slecht
Unfavorable; negative; not good.
(of breath) Malodorous; foul.
ongepast slecht
Not suitable or fitting.
verkeerd ongemanierd ongepast
Not appropriate, of manners etc.
naar onaangenaam
Tricky; stressful; unpleasant.
slecht kwaad
(sometimes, childish) Evil; wicked.

bad apple bad apples n
rotte appel
(idiomatic, often, in the plural) A person who is not wholesome, honest, or trustworthy, especially one who has an adverse influence on others.

bad bank bad banks n
bad bank
(banking) A bank created to specialize in the ownership of defaulted loans and their collection.

bad faith n
kwade trouw arglist
(legal) Intent to deceive or mislead another to gain some advantage; dishonesty or fraud in a transaction (such as knowingly misrepresenting the quality of something that is being bought or sold).

bad luck n
pech ongeluk
(uncountable) An undesirable turn of events (such as an accident); misfortune.

bad news n
jobstijding onheilsbericht onheilsmare onheilstijding slecht nieuws
News of unpleasant, unfortunate or sad events.
slecht nieuws
(idiomatic) An irritating, troublesome or harmful thing, situation or person.

bad trip bad trips n
bad trip
(slang, drug use) An acute adverse psychological reaction to effects produced under the influence of psychoactive substances, namely hallucinogens.

bad weather n
hondenweer weer om geen hond door te sturen
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bad-tempered more bad-tempered most bad-tempered worse-tempered worst-tempered adj
slechtgehumeurd
Of or pertaining to bad temper; showing anger easily or customarily.

baddie /ˈbædi/ baddies n
slechterik
(informal) A person of bad character, especially in a work of fiction.

badger /ˈbæd͡ʒə/ /ˈbæd͡ʒɚ/ badgers n
das
Any mammal of three subfamilies, which belong to the family Mustelidae: Melinae (Eurasian badgers), Mellivorinae (ratel or honey badger), and Taxideinae (American badger).

badger /ˈbæd͡ʒə/ /ˈbæd͡ʒɚ/ v
steeds zeuren over voortdurend aandringen voortdurend lastigvallen
To pester; to annoy persistently; to press.

badminton court badminton courts n
badmintonveld
(sports) an indoor court on which the game of badminton is played.

badminton player badminton players n
badmintonspeler badmintonner badmintonster
A person who plays badminton, especially professionally.

badmouth /ˈbæd.maʊθ/ v
kwaadspreken
(informal, transitive) To criticize or malign, especially unfairly or spitefully.

baffle /ˈbæfl̩/ baffles n
schot
A device used to dampen the effects of such things as sound, light, or fluid. Specifically, a baffle is a surface which is placed inside an open area to inhibit direct motion from one part to another, without preventing motion altogether.
(US, dialect, coal mining) A lever for operating the throttle valve of a winding engine.

baffle /ˈbæfl̩/ v
verbluffen
To bewilder completely; to confuse or perplex. [from 17th c.]

baffled /ˈbæfl̩d/ more baffled most baffled adj
met stomheid geslagen perplex
Thoroughly confused, puzzled

bafflement /ˈbaf(ə)lmənt/ bafflements n
verbijstering
(uncountable) The state or result of being baffled, puzzled, or confused.

bag /ˈbeɪɡ/ /ˈbæɡ/ /ˈbæːɡ/ /ˈbɛɡ/ bags n
zakje tasje
A container made of leather, plastic, or other material, usually with a handle or handles, in which you carry personal items, or clothes or other things that you need for travelling. Includes shopping bags, schoolbags, suitcases, briefcases, handbags, backpacks, etc.
tas zak
(countable, uncountable) In certain phrases: money.

bag /ˈbeɪɡ/ /ˈbæɡ/ /ˈbæːɡ/ /ˈbɛɡ/ v
stoppen verpakken inpakken steken
(transitive) To put into a bag.

bag lady bag ladies n
zwerfster
(informal) A homeless woman who carries her possessions with her in bags.

bag of bones bags of bones n
scharminkel
(idiomatic) A skinny, malnourished person or animal.

bagatelle /ˌbæɡəˈtɛl/ bagatelles n
kleinigheid onbenulligheid
A trifle; an insubstantial thing.

bagatellize /ˈbæɡətɛlˌaɪz/ v
bagatelliseren
(transitive, rare) To regard as a bagatelle; to play down, trivialize or belittle.

bagboy bagboys n
inpakker
A man or boy employed to put clients' purchases (e.g. groceries) into bags at the checkout line of a store.

bagel /ˈbeɪ.ɡəl/ /ˈbæɡ.əl/ /ˈbæɪ.ɡəl/ /ˈbɛɡl̩/ [ˈbaɡ.ɫ̩] [ˈbeɪ.ɡɫ̩] [ˈbeː.ɡɫ̩] [ˈbæɡ.l̩] [ˈbæɪ.ɡl̩] [ˈbɛː.ɡɫ̩] bagels n
bagel
A toroidal bread roll that is boiled before it is baked.

baggie /ˈbæɡi/ baggies n
boterhamzakje
(US) A small bag, especially a small, clear, plastic bag.

bagpiper bagpipers n
doedelzakspeler
One who plays the bagpipes.

bagpipes /ˈbæɡ.pɑɪps/ n
doedelzak
A musical wind instrument possessing a flexible bag inflated by bellows, a double-reed melody pipe and up to four drone pipes; any aerophone that produces sound using air from a reservoir to vibrate enclosed reeds.

baguette /bæˈɡɛt/ baguettes n
stokbrood
A variety of bread that is long and narrow in shape.
franskiljon fransoos
(ethnic slur, mildly offensive, slang) A French person, or a person of French descent.

bagworm /ˈbæɡ.wɜː(ɹ)m/ bagworms n
zakjesdragers
A bagworm moth, any member of the family Psychidae.

baiji /ˈbaɪd͡ʒi/ baiji baijis n
chinese vlagdolfijn
A freshwater dolphin (†Lipotes vexillifer), only found in the Yangtze River. Declared functionally extinct in 2006.

bail /beɪl/ [beə̯ɫ] [ˈbeɪ̯(ə)ɫ] bails n
borgtocht
(uncountable) Security, usually a sum of money, exchanged for the release of an arrested person as a guarantee of that person's appearance for trial.
(legal, UK) Release from imprisonment on payment of such money.

bailiff /ˈbeɪlɪf/ bailiffs n
gerechtsdeurwaarder amman baljuw drossaard drost meier
(historical, Norman term) A reeve, (specifically) the chief officer executing the decisions of any English court in the period following the Norman Conquest or executing the decisions of lower courts in the late medieval and early modern period.

bailiwick /ˈbeɪ.lɪ.wɪk/ bailiwicks n
baljuwschap meierij
The district within which a bailie or bailiff has jurisdiction.
gezag competentie domein
A person's concern or sphere of operations, their area of skill or authority.

bait /beɪt/ baits n
aas lokaas
Any substance, especially food, used in catching fish, or other animals, by alluring them to a hook, snare, trap, or net.

bait /beɪt/ v
aantrekken lokken
(transitive) To attract with bait; to entice.

baize /beɪz/ baizes n
baai laken
A thick, soft, usually woolen cloth resembling felt; often colored green and used for coverings on card tables, billiard and snooker tables, etc.

bake /beɪk/ v
bakken
(transitive, or, intransitive, or, ditransitive, with person as subject) To cook (something) in an oven (for someone).
(intransitive, with baked thing as subject) To be cooked in an oven.
(transitive) To dry by heat.
(transitive, figuratively) To cause to be hot.

baked Alaska /beɪkt əˈlaskə/ /ˌbeɪkt əˈlæskə/ baked Alaskas n
omelette sibérienne
A dessert consisting of ice cream encased in cake and meringue and briefly baked. [from 19th c.]

baked good baked goods n
bakkerijproduct baksel
(usually, in the plural) An item or class of items with a flour as a main ingredient, prepared by baking.

baked-in more baked-in most baked-in adj
ingebakken
Built in; inseparably included.

baker /ˈbeɪ.kə(ɹ)/ /ˈbeɪ.kɚ/ bakers n
bakker
A person who bakes and sells bread, cakes and similar items.

baker's dozen /ˌbeɪkəz ˈdʌzən/ /ˌbeɪkəɹz ˈdʌzən/ [- ˈdʌzn̩] [ˌbeɪkɚz ˈdʌzn̩] baker's dozens bakers' dozens n
bakkersdozijn duivelsdozijn
(idiomatic) Thirteen; a group of thirteen. [from 1590s]

bakery /ˈbeɪ.kə.ɹi/ /ˈbeɪk.ɹi/ bakeries n
bakkerij
A place in which bread (and often other baked goods such as cakes) is baked and/or sold.

bakfiets /ˈbækfiːts/ /ˈbækfiːtsən/ /ˈbækˌfits/ /ˈbækˌfitsən/ /ˈbɑk-/ bakfietsen bakfietses n
bakfiets
(cycling, originally in the Netherlands) A bicycle or tricycle with a long wheelbase between the front wheel and handlebars holding a large box, originally used solely to transport goods but now also commonly for carrying young children.

baking powder baking powders n
bakpoeder
A dry leavening agent used in baking; a mixture of baking soda, an acid (often cream of tartar) and starch to keep it dry; when wetted, carbon dioxide is released.

baking tray baking trays n
bakplaat
(cookware) An oven-proof metal tray used to hold foods in the oven.

baklava /bəˈklɑː.və/ /ˈbæk.lə.və/ /ˈbɑk.lə.və/ /ˈbɑk.ləˌvɑː/ baklavas n
baklava
A sweet pastry found in many cuisines of the Middle East and the Balkans, made of chopped nuts layered with phyllo pastry. [since c. 1650; modern spelling since 1800s]

bakmi n
bami
A type of semi-thick Chinese wheat noodle, or a dish chiefly composed of them.

balaclava /ˌbæl.əˈklɑː.və/ /ˌbɑː.ləˈklɑː.və/ balaclavas n
bivakmuts
A type of warm headgear covering the neck, head, and often part of the face, with apertures left as necessary, often made out of wool.

balalaika /bæləˈlaɪkə/ balalaikas balalaiki n
balalaika
A plucked stringed instrument with a triangular body, short neck and three strings, of Russian origin.

balance /ˈbæləns/ balances n
evenwicht
(uncountable) Awareness of both viewpoints or matters; neutrality; rationality; objectivity.
balans
(accounting) A list accounting for the debits on one side, and for the credits on the other.
balans saldo
(accounting) The result of such a procedure; the difference between credit and debit of an account.

balance beam balance beams n
evenwichtsbalk
(gymnastics) A gymnastics apparatus, a narrow wooden rail used in artistic (athletic) gymnastics.

balance bicycle balance bicycles n
loopfiets

balance of power balances of power n
machtsbalans
(politics, government) A situation of equilibrium in which no country is powerful enough to control, or threaten the interests of, the others.

balance of trade balances of trade n
handelsbalans
(economics, trade) The difference between the monetary value of exports and imports in an economy over a certain period of time.

balance sheet balance sheets n
balans
(accounting) A summary of a person's or organization's assets, liabilities and equity as of a specific date.

balance wheel balance wheels n
onrust
The timekeeping device normally used in mechanical watches and small clocks, consisting of a wheel which oscillates due to a coiled spring.

balanced /ˈbælənst/ more balanced most balanced adj
evenwichtig gebalanceerd uitgewogen
Containing elements in appropriate proportion; proportionately weighted on all dimensions and therefore unlikely to tip over.

balanitis /ˌbæl.əˈnaɪ.tɪs/ balanitides n
balanitis
(disease) Inflammation of the glans penis.

balano- prefix
balano-
(anatomy) Relating to the glans.

balcony /bælˈkəʊni/ /ˈbælkəni/ balconies n
balkon
(architectural element) An accessible structure extending from a building, especially outside a window.
An accessible structure overlooking a stage or the like.

bald /bɑld/ /bɔld/ /bɔːld/ /bəʊld/ [bɒʊld] [bɔːɫd] balder baldest adj
kaal
Having no hair, fur or feathers.
afgesleten kaal
Of tyres: whose surface is worn away.

bald eagle bald eagles n
Amerikaanse zeearend witkopzeearend
Haliaeetus leucocephalus, a species of eagle native to North America and notable for the white plumage on its head.

bald spot bald spots n
kale plek
An area on the head which, due to hair loss, has little or no hair.

baldacchin /ˈbaldəkɪn/ /ˈbældəkɪn/ baldacchins n
baldakijn
(countable) A canopy suspended over an altar or throne, originally made of this fabric; a ciborium.

balderdash /ˈbɔːldə.dæʃ/ n
gebazel
Senseless talk or writing; nonsense.

balding more balding most balding adj
kalen
becoming bald, especially having male pattern baldness

baldmoney /ˈbɔːldˌmʌni/ n
bergvenkel
Meum athamanticum, an ornamental plant in the Apiaceae family.

baldness baldnesses n
kaalheid
The condition or state of being (or becoming) bald.

baldric /ˈbɔːldɹɪk/ [ˈbɔːɫdɹɪk] baldrics n
bandelier
A broad belt used to hold a sword, sometimes richly ornamented, worn diagonally from shoulder to hip (across the breast, and under the opposite arm); less properly, any belt. [from c. 1300]

bale /beɪ̯l/ [beə̯ɫ] [ˈbeɪ̯(ə)ɫ] bales n
baal
A rounded bundle or package of goods in a cloth cover, and corded for storage or transportation.
A bundle of compressed fibers (especially hay, straw, cotton, or wool), compacted for shipping and handling and bound by twine or wire.

baleen /bəˈliːn/ /ˈbeɪliːn/ baleens n
balein
(physiology, uncountable) The keratinous material that makes up the plates in the mouth of the baleen whale, Mysticeti, which it uses to trap its food; formerly used in corsetry.

baleen whale baleen whales n
baleinwalvis
Any of several large whales, of the suborder Mysticeti, that have plates of whalebone instead of teeth

baleful /ˈbeɪl.fəl/ more baleful most baleful adj
miserabel onheilspellend wanhopig
Portending evil; ominous.

balk /bɑk/ /bɔk/ /bɔːk/ /bɔːlk/ balks n
balk
Beam, crossbeam; squared timber; a tie beam of a house, stretching from wall to wall, especially when laid so as to form a loft, "the balks".

ball /bɒl/ /bɔl/ /bɔːl/ balls n
bol bal
A solid or hollow sphere, or roughly spherical mass.
kluwen bolleke bolletje
A quantity of string, thread, etc., wound into a spherical shape.
bal gala
A formal dance.
kogel
(ballistics, firearms) A solid, spherical nonexplosive missile for a cannon, rifle, gun, etc.
bal kloot ballen kloten
(mildly, vulgar, slang, usually, in the plural) A testicle.
kloten aan z’n lijf
(in the plural) Courage.
bal kloot
(printing, historical) A leather-covered cushion, fastened to a handle called a ballstock; formerly used by printers for inking the form, then superseded by the roller.

ball bearing ball bearings n
kogellager
(loosely, often) An individual spherical ball, usually made of steel or other hard material, suitable for use in a ball-based rolling element bearing. In precise usage, each such ball is called a bearing ball or simply ball, and the entire bearing is called the ball bearing.

ball boy ball boys n
ballenjongen
(sports) A person, usually male, responsible for retrieving balls from the area of play, and returning them to the players.

ball game /ˈbɔːl ˌɡeɪm/ ball games n
balspel
A specific contest or match between teams playing such a game, in particular a baseball game.

ball girl ball girls n
ballenmeisje
(sports) A female responsible for getting the balls from off the area of play to the players.

ball lightning ball lightnings n
bolbliksem
A short-lived glowing ball sometimes observed to float in the air and thought to consist of ionized gas associated with thunderstorms.

ball pit ball pits n
ballenbak
A play area for children consisting of a pit filled with colourful plastic balls.

ball sack ball sacks n
balzak
The scrotum.

ball up v
naar de knoppen helpen verpesten
(transitive) To crush into a ball shape.

ball-and-socket joint ball-and-socket joints n
kogelgewricht
A joint in which one segment has a rounded end and the next segment has a bowl-shaped end, with the rounded end being fitted into the bowl shape, allowing the first segment to move around an indefinite number of axes which have one common center. Examples include the human shoulder joint and the balljoints of some automotive suspensions.

ballad /ˈbæləd/ /ˈbælɪt/ ballads n
ballade
A kind of narrative poem, adapted for recitation or singing; especially, a sentimental or romantic poem in short stanzas.

ballast /ˈbæl.əst/ ballasts n
ballast
(nautical) Heavy material that is placed in the hold of a ship (or in the gondola of a balloon), to provide stability.
(countable, electricity, electronics) device used for stabilizing current in an electric circuit (e.g. in a tube lamp supply circuit)
ballastbed bedding
Coarse gravel or similar material laid to form a bed for roads or railroads, or in making concrete; track ballast.

ballet /bælˈeɪ/ /bælˈæɪ/ /bɐleː/ /bɐlɪː/ /bɛlˈæɪ/ /ˈbal.eɪ/ /ˈbal.ɪ/ /ˈbæl(ˌ)eɪ/ ballets n
ballet
A classical form of dance.
A theatrical presentation of such dancing, usually with music, sometimes in the form of a story.

ballet dancer ballet dancers n
balletdanser ballerina balletdanseres
A person who performs ballet.

ballet flat ballet flats n
ballerina flatje
A type of women's flat with a very low heel, thin sole, and round toe.

ballistic /bəˈlɪs.tɪk/ more ballistic most ballistic adj
ballistisch
(not comparable) Of or relating to ballistics.

ballistic missile ballistic missiles n
ballistische raket
(military, rocketry) A missile that is initially guided, but then follows a ballistic (freely falling) trajectory.

ballistics /bəˈlɪst.ɪks/ n
ballistiek
(physics) The science of objects that predominantly fly under the effects of gravity, momentum and atmospheric drag, and dealing with details of their behaviour at the origin and destination of their flight, as of bullets or missiles or rockets.

balloon /bəˈlun/ /bəˈluːn/ balloons n
ballon
An inflatable buoyant object, often (but not necessarily) round and flexible.
Such an object as a child’s toy or party decoration.
luchtballon ballon
Such an object designed to transport people or equipment through the air.

balloonist balloonists n
ballonvaarder
A person who flies in balloons, especially in hot-air balloons.

ballot /ˈbælət/ ballots n
stembiljet
Originally, a small ball placed in a container to cast a vote; now, by extension, a piece of paper or card used for this purpose, or some other means used to signify a vote.
kandidatenlijst
(chiefly, US) A list of candidates running for office; a ticket.

ballot box ballot boxes n
stembus
A sealed box with a slit, into which a voter puts a completed voting slip.

ballpoint pen ballpoint pens n
balpen
A pen, similar in size and shape to a pencil, having an internal chamber filled with a viscous, quick-drying ink that is dispensed at the tip during use by the rolling action of a metal sphere (around 0.7 mm to 1 mm in diameter).

balls /bɔːlz/ n
ballen kloten
(uncountable, vulgar, colloquial) Masculinity, particularly strength, courage, and force of will; chutzpah; brazenness.

baloney /bəˈloʊni/ /bəˈləʊni/ n
nonsens onzin
(uncountable, chiefly, US, slang) Nonsense.

balsam /ˈbɔːlsəm/ balsams n
balsem
(chiefly, UK) A sweet-smelling oil or resin derived from various plants.
(chiefly, UK) A soothing ointment.
(chiefly, UK, figuratively) Something soothing.
balsemboom
(chiefly, UK) A plant or tree yielding such substance.
balsemien springzaad
A flowering plant of the genus Impatiens.

baluster /ˈbæl.ʌ.stɹ/ balusters n
baluster
(architecture) A short column used in a group to support a rail, as commonly found on the side of a stairway; a banister. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

balustrade /ˈbæl.ə.stɹeɪd/ /ˌbæl.əˈstɹeɪd/ balustrades n
balustrade
A row of balusters topped by a rail, serving as an open parapet, as along the edge of a balcony, terrace, bridge, staircase, or the eaves of a building.

bamboo /bæmˈbu/ adj
bamboe
Made of the wood of the bamboo.

bamboo /bæmˈbu/ bamboos n
bamboe
(uncountable) The wood of the bamboo plant as a material for building, furniture, etc.
(slang) A didgeridoo.

bamboo grass n
bamboegras
A kind of running bamboo, native to East Asia, in the genus Sasa.

bamboozle /bæm.ˈbuː.zl̩/ v
bedriegen misleiden
(transitive, informal) To con, defraud, trick, to make a fool of, to humbug or impose on someone.

ban /bæn/ [beən] [bɛən] bans n
verbod
Prohibition.

ban /bæn/ [beən] [bɛən] v
verbieden
(transitive) To prohibit; to interdict; to proscribe; to forbid or block from participation.

banal /bəˈnæl/ /bəˈnɑːl/ /ˈbeɪnəl/ banaler banalest more banal most banal adj
banaal gewoontjes
Common in a boring way, to the point of being predictable; containing nothing new or fresh.
(uncommon, historical) Relating to a type of feudal jurisdiction or service.

banana /bəˈnæ.nə/ /bəˈnɑː.nə/ bananas n
banaan pisang bacove
An elongated curved tropical fruit of a banana plant, which grows in bunches and has a creamy flesh and a smooth skin.
bananenplant banaan
The tropical tree-like plant which bears clusters of bananas, a plant of the genus Musa (but sometimes also including plants from Ensete), which has large, elongated leaves.
bananengeel
(uncountable) A yellow colour, like that of a banana's skin.

banana bread banana breads n
bananenbrood
A type of bread or cake made with mashed bananas.

banana peel banana peels n
bananenschil
(Canadian, US, Philippines) The several outermost layers of a banana, especially once removed from the rest of the banana, which may be slippery if stepped on. (This sense is a translation hub.)

banana republic banana republics n
bananenrepubliek
(politics, idiom, pejorative) A small country, especially one in Central America or the West Indies, that is dependent on a single export commodity (traditionally bananas) and that has a corrupt, dictatorial government.

banana split /bə.ˈnæ.nə splɪt/ /bə.ˈnɑː.nə splɪt/ banana splits n
bananasplit
A dessert or sundae containing a banana cut in half lengthwise (split), ice cream and various toppings which may include sauces, nuts or fruit.

bananaquit bananaquits n
suikerdiefje
A nectar-feeding bird, Coereba flaveola, thought to be related to the Darwin's finches and the grassquits.

band /bænd/ [beənd] bands n
band
A strip of material wrapped around things to hold them together.
A strip along the spine of a book where the pages are attached.
A continuous tablet, stripe, or series of ornaments, as of carved foliage, of colour, or of brickwork.
(physics) A part of the electromagnetic spectrum.
(physics) A group of energy levels in a solid state material.
band bende muziekformatie
A group of people loosely united for a common purpose (a band of thieves).
band muziekformatie
(Canada) A group of aboriginals that has official recognition as an organized unit by the federal government of Canada.

band /bænd/ [beənd] v
verenigen
(intransitive) To group together for a common purpose; to confederate.

band-aid /ˈbændeɪd/ band-aids n
pleister
(Australia, Canada, US) An adhesive bandage, a small piece of fabric or plastic that may be stuck to the skin in order to temporarily cover a small wound.

band-aid /ˈbændeɪd/ v
pleister plakken
To apply an adhesive bandage.

band-tailed antshrike band-tailed antshrikes n
bandstaart-mierklauwier
a passerine bird of the antbird family, Sakesphorus melanothorax.

bandage /ˈbændɪd͡ʒ/ bandages n
verband bandage zwachtel
A strip of gauze or similar material used to protect or support a wound or injury.

banded mongoose banded mongoose banded mongooses n
zebramangoest
A mongoose of the species Mungos mungo, commonly found in the central and eastern parts of Africa.

bandicoot /ˈbændiˌkut/ /ˈbændɪˌkuːt/ bandicoots n
neusbuideldas
A small Australian marsupial with a distinctive long snout, of the family Peramelidae (with the exception of genus Macrotis, called bilbies).

bandit /ˈbændɪt/ bandits n
bandiet
One who robs others in a lawless area, especially as part of a group.

bandleader bandleaders n
bandleider
A musician who conducts or leads a band of musicians.

bandsaw bandsaws n
lintzaag
A powered saw whose blade is a continuous band of metal with teeth along one edge.

bandstand /ˈbænd.stænd/ bandstands n
bandstand muziekkiosk muziekkoepel muziekpaviljoen muziektent
A small, open-air platform or enclosure for bands to play on, usually roofed.

bandwidth /ˈbændwɪdθ/ /ˈbændwɪtθ/ bandwidths n
bandbreedte
(of a signal) The width of the smallest frequency band within which the signal can fit.
(networking, informal) The rate of data flow in digital networks typically measured in bits per second; the bitrate.

bandy /ˈbændi/ bandies n
bandy
(sports, uncountable) A winter sport played on ice, from which ice hockey developed.

bane /beɪn/ banes n
verderf
A cause of misery or death.

bane /beɪn/ v
ruïneren verderven
(transitive) To be the bane of.

bang /beɪŋ(ɡ)/ /bæŋ(ɡ)/ bangs n
knal klap
A sudden percussive noise.
klap slag
A strike upon an object causing such a noise.
knal explosie klap
An explosion.
uitroepteken
(chiefly, US) The symbol !, known as an exclamation point.
(mathematics) A factorial, in mathematics, because the factorial of n is often written as n!

bang /beɪŋ(ɡ)/ /bæŋ(ɡ)/ v
knallen
(intransitive) To make sudden loud noises, and often repeatedly, especially by exploding or hitting something.

banger /ˈbæŋ.ə(ɹ)/ bangers n
worstje
(British, NZ, Australia, food, slang) A sausage.

bangs /bæŋ(ɡ)z/ n
froefroe pony
(chiefly, _, US, Philippines) Hair hanging over the forehead.

banish /ˈbænɪʃ/ v
verbannen
(heading) To send someone away and forbid that person from returning.
verdrijven
To expel, especially from the mind.

banishment /ˈbænɪʃmənt/ banishments n
verbanning
The act of banishing.
ballingschap
The state of being banished, exile.

banister /ˈbænɪstɚ/ banisters n
baluster leuning
The handrail on the side of a staircase.

banjo /ˈbæn.dʒəʊ/ /ˈbæn.d͡ʒoʊ/ banjoes banjos n
banjo
A stringed musical instrument (chordophone), usually with a round body, a membrane-like soundboard and a fretted neck, played by plucking or strumming the strings.

bank /bæŋk/ [beɪŋk] banks n
oever
(hydrology) An edge of river, lake, or other watercourse.
bank
(countable) A branch office of such an institution.
(countable) An underwriter or controller of a card game.
(gambling, countable) The sum of money etc. which the dealer or banker has as a fund from which to draw stakes and pay losses.
helling
(aviation) The incline of an aircraft, especially during a turn.
-bank bank
(countable, mostly, in combination) A safe and guaranteed place of storage for and retrieval of important items or goods.

bank /bæŋk/ [beɪŋk] v
doen hellen rollen
(intransitive, aviation) To roll or incline laterally in order to turn.

bank account bank accounts n
bankrekening
A fund, held by a bank in a contractual arrangement between the bank and the owner of the fund, a customer of the bank, into which they can deposit and from which they can withdraw money.

bank card bank cards n
pinpas bankkaart
(banking) A card issued by a bank, which may entitle the holder to a variety of services similar to that of a credit card or debit card, or allow withdrawal of cash from ATMs.

bank cheque bank cheques n
bankcheque
(banking) A cheque which is payable by a bank itself, as opposed to an ordinary cheque payable only out of the funds of a particular customer's account. A bank cheque is normally obtained by a bank customer (by paying its face value), the point is that the person receiving the cheque has the security of knowing it's payable by the bank and thus cannot bounce (not so long as the bank is solvent).

bank holiday bank holidays n
wettelijke feestdag
(UK, Ireland) A weekday, often a Monday, on which most businesses are closed, and granted to workers as a national holiday.

bank loan bank loans n
banklening

bank manager bank managers n
bankdirecteur bankmanager
A banker in charge of a local branch of a bank.

bank robber bank robbers n
bankrover
One who robs or steals from a bank.

bank run bank runs n
bankrun
An event where many depositors of one or more banks withdraw money from their bank accounts within a short time, causing the banks concerned to become unstable.

bank statement bank statements n
rekeninguittreksel
A communication from a bank to a person holding an account in that bank, usually issued monthly, detailing the value of the holdings in that account and the effects of all transactions occurring with respect to that account.

bankbook /ˈbæŋkˌbʊk/ bankbooks n
spaarbankboekje
passbook, chequebook
(transferred sense) wealth

banked slalom banked slaloms n
banked slalom

banker /ˈbæŋkə(ɹ)/ /ˈbæŋkɚ/ bankers n
bankier
One who conducts the business of banking; one who, individually, or as a member of a company, keeps an establishment for the deposit or loan of money, or for traffic in money, bills of exchange, etc.

banknote banknotes n
bankbiljet biljet
A piece of currency made of paper or polymer. [from 18th c.]

bankroll /ˈbæŋk.ɹoʊl/ bankrolls n
een rol bankbiljetten
A roll of banknotes or other paper currency, carried in lieu of a wallet.
budget fonds
The monetary assets of a person or organization.

bankroll /ˈbæŋk.ɹoʊl/ v
financieren
(transitive) To fund a project; to underwrite something.

bankrupt /ˈbæŋ.kɹəpt/ /ˈbæŋ.kɹʌpt/ /ˈbæŋk.ɹəpt/ /ˈbæŋk.ɹʌpt/ more bankrupt most bankrupt adj
bankroet failliet in faling
Having been legally declared insolvent.

bankruptcy /ˈbæŋk.ɹʌp(t).si/ bankruptcies n
bankroet failliet faillissement faling surseance van betaling
(finance, law) A legally declared or recognized condition of insolvency of a person or organization.

banner /ˈbænə/ /ˈbænɚ/ /ˈbæːnə/ banners n
vlag banier dundoek
A flag or standard used by a military commander, monarch or nation.
(by extension) The military unit under such a flag or standard.
standaard
(heraldry) The principal standard of a knight.

banner year banner years n
topjaar
An especially good year; a year of exceptional production.

banquet /ˈ bænkwɪt/ /ˈ bæŋkwɪt/ /ˈ bæŋkɪt/ banquets n
banket feestmaal feestdis
A large celebratory meal; a feast.

banshee /bænˈʃiː/ /ˈbænʃiː/ banshees n
banshee
(Irish and Scottish, _, folklore) A female spirit, usually taking the form of a woman whose mournful wailing warns of an impending death.

bantam /ˈbæntəm/ bantams n
krielkip
Any of several small chickens, especially of a breed that is a miniature version of another breed.

banter /ˈbæntə/ /ˈbæntɚ/ n
scherts badinage geplaag
Sharp, good-humoured, playful, typically spontaneous conversation.

banter /ˈbæntə/ /ˈbæntɚ/ v
schertsen
(intransitive) To engage in banter or playful conversation.
plagen
(transitive) To tease (someone) mildly.

banya /ˈbɑːnjə/ banyas n
banja
A type of steam bath, popular in Russia (and in some parts of Alaska as well).

banyan /ˈbæn.jən/ banyans n
banyan wurgvijg
A tropical Indian fig tree, Ficus benghalensis, that has many aerial roots.

baobab /ˈbaʊbæb/ /ˈbeɪoʊˌbæb/ /ˈbeɪə(ʊ)bab/ baobabs n
baobab apenbroodboom
A tree, Adansonia digitata, native to tropical Africa, having a broad swollen trunk and edible gourd-like hanging fruits.

baozi /ˈbɑʊ.(d)zə/ /ˈbɑʊ.tsə/ /ˈbɑʊ.zi/ baozi n
bapao
A Chinese steamed stuffed bun.

baptism /ˈbæptɪzəm/ baptisms n
doop
A Christian sacrament, by which one is received into a church and sometimes given a name, generally involving the candidate to be anointed with or submerged in water.

baptismal font /bæpˈtɪzməl ˈfɑnt/ baptismal fonts n
doopvont
(Christianity) A large basin used for baptism in or near a church.

baptismal name baptismal names n
doopnaam
A name given at baptism (christening).

baptistry baptistries n
baptisterium doopkapel
(Christianity) A designated space within a church, or a separate room or building associated with a church, where a baptismal font is located, and consequently, where the sacrament of Christian baptism (via aspersion or affusion) is performed.

baptize /ˈbæptaɪz/ [bap.ˈtajz] [ˈbæp.tajz] v
dopen
(Christianity) To perform the sacrament of baptism by sprinkling or pouring water over someone or immersing them in water.

bar /baː/ /bɑɹ/ /bɑː/ [bɑɹ] [bɑ˞] bars n
staaf stang baar blok
A solid, more or less rigid object of metal or wood with a uniform cross-section smaller than its length.
bar
A non-SI unit of pressure equal to 100,000 pascals, approximately equal to atmospheric pressure at sea level.
staaf stang baar
(countable, uncountable, metallurgy) A solid metal object with uniform (round, square, hexagonal, octagonal or rectangular) cross-section; in the US its smallest dimension is 1⁄4 inch or greater, a piece of thinner material being called a strip.
reep blok stuk
A cuboid piece of any solid commodity.
blok
A long, narrow drawn or printed rectangle, cuboid or cylinder, especially as used in a bar code or a bar chart.
bar café taveerne kroeg
(mathematics) The sign indicating that the characteristic of a logarithm is negative, conventionally placed above the digit(s) to show that it applies to the characteristic only and not to the mantissa.
bar tapkast toog
The counter of such premises.
bar
A counter, or simply a cabinet, from which alcoholic drinks are served in a private house or a hotel room.
ban verbod
An official order or pronouncement that prohibits some activity.
balie advocatuur orde van advocaten
(law, metonym, "the Bar", "the bar") Collectively, lawyers or the legal profession; specifically applied to barristers in some countries, but including all lawyers in others.
bar café taveerne kroeg zandbank
(music) A vertical line across a musical staff dividing written music into sections, typically of equal durational value.
zandbank
(geography, nautical, hydrology) A ridge or succession of ridges of sand or other substance; especially:

bar /baː/ /bɑɹ/ /bɑː/ [bɑɹ] [bɑ˞] barred v
bar tapkast staaf stang balie toog
(transitive) To obstruct the passage of (someone or something).
balie advocatuur verbieden zandbank
(transitive) To prohibit.
bar staaf stang balie advocatuur baar
(transitive) To lock or bolt with a bar.
bar café taveerne staaf stang baar
To imprint or paint with bars, to stripe.

bar chart bar charts n
staafdiagram
A graph in the form of boxes of different heights, with each box representing a different value or category of data, and the heights representing frequencies.

bar line bar lines n
maatstreep
(music) A vertical line in musical notation used to separate two bars or measures.

bar shot bar shot n
boutkogel schietbout
(military, historical) A double-headed shot, consisting of a bar, with a ball or half ball at each end; formerly used for destroying the masts or rigging in naval combat.

bar stool bar stools n
barkruk
A stool used for sitting, often taller than a chair and usually having a foot rest, commonly placed in bars and in front of kitchen counters.

bar-crested antshrike bar-crested antshrikes n
streepkuif-mierklauwier
A passerine bird of the antbird family, Thamnophilus multistriatus

bar-headed goose bar-headed geese n
Indische gans
A species of goose (Anser indicus)

bar-tailed godwit bar-tailed godwits n
rosse grutto
A wader, Limosa lapponica, a type of godwit, of the Scolopacidae family

barb /bɑː(ɹ)b/ barbs n
weerhaak
The point that stands backward in an arrow, fishhook, etc., to prevent it from being easily extracted. Hence: Anything which stands out with a sharp point obliquely or crosswise to something else.

barbarian /bɑɹ.ˈbɛəɹ.i.ən/ /bɑː(ɹ).ˈbɛə.ɹi.ən/ adj
barbaars
Relating to people, countries, or customs perceived as uncivilized or inferior.

barbarian /bɑɹ.ˈbɛəɹ.i.ən/ /bɑː(ɹ).ˈbɛə.ɹi.ən/ barbarians n
barbaar
An uncivilized or uncultured person, originally compared to the hellenistic Greco-Roman civilisation; often associated with fighting or other such shows of strength.
A warrior, clad in fur or leather, associated with sword and sorcery stories.
barbaar primitieveling wilde
(derogatory) Someone from a developing country or backward culture.

barbaric /bɑː(ɹ)ˈbæɹɪk/ /bɑː(ɹ)ˈbɛɹɪk/ more barbaric most barbaric adj
barbaars
of or relating to a barbarian; uncivilized, uncultured or uncouth

barbarity /bɑː(ɹ)ˈbæɹɪti/ barbarities n
barbaarsheid barbarij
(uncountable) The state of being barbarous; brutality

barbastelle barbastelles n
mopsvleermuis
A relatively rare European bat, Barbastella barbastellus.

barbecue /ˈbɑɹbɪˌkju/ /ˈbɑːbɪˌkjuː/ barbecues n
barbecue grill
A fireplace or pit for grilling food, typically used outdoors and traditionally employing hot charcoal as the heating medium.

barbecue /ˈbɑɹbɪˌkju/ /ˈbɑːbɪˌkjuː/ v
grillen barbecueën braaien
To cook food on a barbecue; to smoke it over indirect heat from high-smoke fuels.

barbecue sauce /- sɔːs/ /ˈbɑːbɪkjuː sɔːs/ /ˈbɑːɹbəkjuː sɑːs/ barbecue sauces n
barbecuesaus
A fruity, tangy, usually brown sauce, typically consisting of a vinegar or tomato base with spices and sweeteners, used as a basting sauce, marinade, or condiment, especially for barbecued meat.

barbed wire /bɑɹbd waɪəɹ/ [ˈbɑɹbd ˈwa.jɚ] barbed wires n
prikkeldraad
Twisted strands of steel wire, often coated with zinc, having barbs evenly spaced along them; used to construct agricultural and military fences.

barbel /ˈbɑːbəl/ barbels n
barbeel
(biology) Whisker-like sensory organs, located around the mouth of certain fish, including catfish, carp, goatfish, sturgeon, and some types of shark.

barber /ˈbɑɹ.bɚ/ /ˈbɑː.bə/ barbers n
barbier kapper coiffeur haarkapper
A person whose profession is cutting (usually male) customers' hair and beards.

barber /ˈbɑɹ.bɚ/ /ˈbɑː.bə/ v
haarknippen
To cut the hair or beard of (a person).

barber pole barber poles n
barbierspaal kapperspaal

barber surgeon barber surgeons n
chirurgijn
(historical) A medical practitioner of medieval Europe, generally charged with looking after soldiers during or after a battle.

barbershop barbershops n
kapsalon
(countable) The place of business of a barber; a store where a person (usually a male) can go to get a haircut.

barbican /ˈbɑː(ɹ)bɪkən/ barbicans n
barbacane
A tower at the entrance to a castle or fortified town.

barbiturate /ˌbɑɹbɪˈt(j)ʊəɹeɪt/ /ˌbɑɹbɪˈt(j)ʊəɹɪt/ /ˌbɑɹˈbɪt(j)u.ɪt/ /ˌbɑɹˈbɪt͡ʃu.ɪt/ /ˌbɑː(ɹ)ˈbɪt͡ʃəɹeɪt/ /ˌbɑː(ɹ)ˈbɪt͡ʃəɹɪt/ barbiturates n
barbituraat
(organic compound) Any salt or ester of barbituric acid.
(pharmaceutical drug) Any of derivatives of barbituric acid that act as depressants of the central nervous system and are used as sedatives or hypnotics.

barcarole /ˈbɑɹkəˌɹoʊl/ /ˈbɑːkəɹəʊl/ /ˌbɑːkəˈɹəʊl/ barcaroles n
barcarolle barcarola gondellied
(music) A Venetian folk song traditionally sung by gondoliers, often in 6⁄8 or 12⁄8 time with alternating strong and weak beats imitating a rowing motion. [from late 18th c.]

barcode /ˈbɑː(ɹ)kəʊd/ barcodes n
barcode streepjescode
Any set of machine-readable parallel bars or concentric circles, varying in width, spacing, or height, encoding information according to a symbology.

bard /bɑɹd/ /bɑːd/ bards n
bard
A professional poet and singer, like among the ancient Celts, whose occupation was to compose and sing verses in honor of the heroic achievements of princes and brave men.

bardo /ˈbɑɹdoʊ/ /ˈbɑːdəʊ/ bardos n
bardo
(Tibetan, _, Buddhism) The state of existence between death and subsequent reincarnation.

bare /bɛ(ə)ɹ/ /bɛə(ɹ)/ /bɛː(ɹ)/ barer barest adj
bloot
Naked, uncovered.
kaal
Having no decoration.

barefoot /ˈbæɹfʊt/ /ˈbɑːɹfʊt/ /ˈbɛəfʊt/ /ˈbɛɹfʊt/ adj
barrevoets blootsvoets
Wearing nothing on the feet.

barefoot /ˈbæɹfʊt/ /ˈbɑːɹfʊt/ /ˈbɛəfʊt/ /ˈbɛɹfʊt/ adv
op blote voeten
Wearing nothing on the feet.

bareheaded adj
blootshoofds
Having no covering on the head.

barely /ˈbɛə(ɹ).li/ /ˈbɛɹ.li/ adv
amper nauwelijks kuim
(degree) By a small margin.

barfly /bɑɹflaɪ/ /bɑːflaɪ/ barflies n
tooghanger
(slang, pejorative) a person who spends much time in a bar or similar drinking establishment

bargain /-ɡɪn/ /ˈbɑːɡən/ /ˈbɑːɹɡən/ bargains n
koopje
An agreement between parties concerning the sale of property; or a contract by which one party binds himself to transfer the right to some property for a consideration, and the other party binds himself to receive the property and pay the consideration.
An item purchased for significantly less than the usual, or recommended, price

bargain /-ɡɪn/ /ˈbɑːɡən/ /ˈbɑːɹɡən/ v
onderhandelen
(intransitive) To make a bargain; to make a deal or contract for the exchange of property or services; to negotiate

bargaining chip bargaining chips n
onderhandelingsmiddel onderhandelingstroef ruilmiddel
Someone or something used as a leverage in negotiations.

barge /bɑɹd͡ʒ/ /bɑːd͡ʒ/ barges n
aak duwbak
A large flat-bottomed towed or self-propelled boat used mainly for river and canal transport of heavy goods or bulk cargo.
aak
A large flat-bottomed coastal trading vessel having a large spritsail and jib-headed topsail, a fore staysail and a very small mizen, and having leeboards instead of a keel.

barge in v
binnenbanjeren binnenvallen
To intrude; to enter or interrupt suddenly and without invitation.

baritone /ˈbæɹ.ɪ.toʊn/ /ˈbɛɹ.ɪ.toʊn/ baritones n
bariton
The male voice between tenor and bass.
The musical range between tenor and bass.

baritone saxophone baritone saxophones n
baritonsaxofoon
A member of the saxophone family of woodwind instruments that is smaller than the bass saxophone but larger than the tenor saxophone, with a range of D♭2 to A4 or similar.

barium /ˈbɛəɹɪəm/ bariums n
barium
The chemical element (symbol Ba) with an atomic number of 56. It is a soft, reactive, silvery alkaline earth metal.

bark /bɑɹk/ /bɑːk/ barks n
geblaf
The short, loud, explosive sound uttered by a dog, a fox, and some other animals.
schors bast
(countable, uncountable) The exterior covering of the trunk and branches of a tree.
bark
(watercraft) A vessel, typically with three (or more) masts, with the foremasts (or fore- and mainmasts) square-rigged, and mizzenmast schooner-rigged.

bark /bɑɹk/ /bɑːk/ v
blaffen
(intransitive) To make a short, loud, explosive noise with the vocal organs (said of animals, especially dogs).
(intransitive) To make a clamor; to make importunate outcries.
(transitive) To speak sharply.
ontschorsen
To strip the bark from; to peel.
schrapen
To abrade or rub off any outer covering from.

barking /ˈbɑɹkɪŋ/ /ˈbɑːkɪŋ/ barkings n
geblaf

barking dogs seldom bite proverb
blaffende honden bijten niet
People who make threats rarely carry them out.

barley /ˈbɑɹli/ /ˈbɑːli/ barleys n
gerst
A cereal of the species Hordeum vulgare, or its grains, often used as food or to make beer and other malted drinks.

barley sugar barley sugars n
zuurstok
A traditional British boiled sweet, yellow or orange in colour, with an extract of barley added as flavouring.

barn /bɑrn/ [baɾn] [baːn] [bɐːn] [bɑɹn] [bɑɻn] [bɑːn] [bɒən] barns n
schuur
(agriculture) A building, often found on a farm, used for storage or keeping animals such as cattle.

barn owl /ˈbɑɹn ˌaʊəl/ /ˈbɑːn ˌaʊl/ barn owls n
kerkuil
An owl of the species Tyto alba, often having a white face and commonly found in barns and other farm buildings.

barn swallow barn swallows n
boerenzwaluw
Hirundo rustica, the most widespread species of swallow in the world; a distinctive passerine bird with blue upperparts, a long, deeply forked tail and curved, pointed wings, is found in Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas.

barnacle /ˈbɑɹnəkl̩/ /ˈbɑːnəkl̩/ barnacles n
zeepok
A marine crustacean of the subclass Cirripedia that attaches itself to submerged surfaces such as tidal rocks or the bottoms of ships.

barnacle goose barnacle geese n
brandgans
A black and white species of bird within the family Anatidae from the northern hemisphere, Branta leucopsis.

barometer /bəˈɹɑ.mə.tɚ/ /bəˈɹɒm.ɪ.tə(ɹ)/ /bəˈɹɔm.ɪ.tə(ɹ)/ [bəˈɹɑ.mə.ɾɚ] [bəˈɹɔm.ɪ.ɾə(ɹ)] barometers n
barometer drukmeter
An instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure.

barometz /ˈbæɹəmɛts/ barometzes n
barometz
(mythology) A purported zoophyte, half-animal and half-plant, said to grow in the form of a sheep.

baron /ˈbæɹən/ /ˈbɛəɹən/ baroness barons n
baron
A baron of beef, a cut made up of a double sirloin.

baroness /ˌbæ.ɹəˈnɛs/ baronesses n
barones
A woman holding a baronial title in her own right; a female ruler of a barony.

baronial /bəˈɹəʊnɪəɫ/ more baronial most baronial adj
baroniaal
Belonging or relating to a baron or barons.

barony /ˈbæ.ɹə.ni/ baronies n
baronie
The domain of a baron or baroness, usually as part of a larger kingdom or empire.

baroque organ baroque organs n
barokorgel
(music) a pipe organ dating from or built to the specifications of the Baroque period at the time of J.S. Bach

barotropic more barotropic most barotropic adj
barotroop

barque /bɑɹk/ /bɑːk/ barques n
bark zeilboot
A sailing vessel of three or more masts, with all masts but the sternmost square-rigged, the sternmost being fore-and-aft-rigged
bark schuit zeilbootje
(archaic) Any small sailing vessel.
schuit zeilboot
(poetic) A sailing vessel or boat of any kind.

barquentine barquentines n
barkentijn
(nautical) A sailing vessel similar to a barque, but fore-and-aft (schooner) rigged on the mainmast

barrack /ˈbeɹ.ək/ /ˈbæɹ.ək/ /ˈbɛɹ.ək/ barracks n
barrak kazerne
(military, chiefly, in the plural) A building for soldiers, especially within a garrison; originally referred to temporary huts, now usually to a permanent structure or set of buildings.

barracks emperor /ˈbæɹəks ˈɛmpəɹə/ /ˈbæɹəks ˈɛmpəɹɚ/ /ˈbɛ-/ barracks emperors n
soldatenkeizer
(Ancient Rome, historical) An emperor who seized power by virtue of his command of the army.

barracuda /ˌbæɹəˈkuːdə/ barracuda barracudas n
barracuda zeesnoek
Any large marine fish of the genus Sphyraena that have elongated bodies, a projecting lower jaw, displaying prominent fang-shaped teeth, and are aggressive predators.

barrage /bəˈɹɑʒ/ /ˈbæɹɑːdʒ/ /ˈbæɹɑːʒ/ /ˈbæɹɪdʒ/ barrages n
barrage
An artificial obstruction, such as a dam, in a river designed to increase its depth or to divert its flow.
(fencing) A "next hit wins" contest to determine the winner of a bout in case of a tie.
spervuur
(military) A heavy curtain of artillery fire directed in front of one's own troops to screen and protect them.
A concentrated discharge of projectile weapons.
(by extension) An overwhelming outburst of words, especially of criticism.

barre chord barre chords n
barré-akkoord
(music) A guitar chord played by pressing down multiple strings on the fretboard.

barred antshrike barred antshrikes n
gebandeerde mierklauwier
A passerine bird of the antbird family, of species Thamnophilus doliatus.

barred spiral galaxy barred spiral galaxies n
balkspiraalstelsel
(galaxy) A spiral galaxy with a central bar-shaped structure composed of stars.

barred warbler barred warblers n
sperwergrasmus gestreepte grasmus
Sylvia nisoria, an Old World warbler.

barrel /ˈbæɹ(ə)l/ /ˈbæɹəl/ /ˈbæɹəɫ/ /ˈbɛɚəl/ [ˈbæɹəɫ] [ˈbɛɚəɫ] barrels n
tonnetje ton
Such a cask of a certain size, holding one-eighth of what a tun#Noun holds. (See a diagram comparing cask sizes.)
vat ton
(countable) A round (cylindrical) vessel, such as a cask, of greater length than breadth, and bulging in the middle, made of staves bound with hoops, and having flat ends (heads). Sometimes applied to a similar cylindrical container made of metal, usually called a drum.
barrel
The quantity which constitutes a full barrel: the volume or weight this represents varies by local law and custom.
loop geweerloop
A metallic tube, as of a gun, from which a projectile is discharged.

barrel bomb barrel bombs n
vatenbom vatbom

barrel organ barrel organs n
draaiorgel
A musical instrument in which air from a bellows is admitted to a set of pipes by means of pins inserted into a revolving barrel (typically turned by a crank), originating in France.

barrel vault barrel vaults n
tongewelf
(architecture) A simple roof having a curved, often semicircular cross section; used to span large distances in railway stations, churches, etc. Usually supported on columns.

barren /ˈbæɹən/ barrener barrenest more barren most barren adj
steriel onvruchtbaar
(of people and animals, not comparable) Not bearing children, childless; hence also unable to bear children, sterile.

barricade /ˌbæɹɪˈkeɪd/ /ˌbɛɹɪˈkeɪd/ barricades n
barricade
A barrier constructed across a road, especially as a military defence

barrier /ˈbæɹi.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈbæɹi.ɚ/ /ˈbɛɹi.ɚ/ barriers n
barrière versperring
A structure that bars passage.
barrière
An obstacle or impediment.

barring /ˈbɑːɹɪŋ(ɡ)/ preposition
behoudens
Unless something happens; excepting; in the absence of.

barrister /ˈbæɹ.ɪst.ə(ɹ)/ barristers n
advocaat advocate
(chiefly, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand) A lawyer with the right to speak and argue as an advocate in higher lawcourts.

barrow /ˈbæ.ɹəʊ/ /ˈbæɹ.oʊ/ /ˈbɛɚ.oʊ/ /ˈbɛɹ.oʊ/ barrows n
duwkar kar kruiwagen steekkar
(British) A small vehicle used to carry a load and pulled or pushed by hand.
barg
(obsolete, _, except in scientific use and in some dialects) A castrated boar.
grafheuvel grafterp tumulus
A mound of earth and stones raised over a grave or graves.

bartender /ˈbɑɹˌtɛndɚ/ /ˈbɑːˌtɛndə(ɹ)/ bartenders bartendress n
kastelein
One who tends a bar or pub; a person preparing and serving drinks at a bar. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

barter /ˈbɑɹtɚ/ /ˈbɑː(ɹ)tə(ɹ)/ [ˈbɑɹɾɚ] barters n
ruilhandel ruil
An exchange of goods or services without the use of money.

barter /ˈbɑɹtɚ/ /ˈbɑː(ɹ)tə(ɹ)/ [ˈbɑɹɾɚ] v
ruilen ruilebuiten
(ambitransitive) To exchange goods or services without involving money.

baryon /ˈbæɹiɒn/ /ˈbɛəɹiɒn/ baryons n
baryon
(particle) A heavy subatomic particle created by the binding of quarks by gluons; a hadron containing three quarks. Baryons have half-odd integral spin and are thus fermions. This category includes the common proton and neutron of the atomic nucleus.

bas-relief /ˈbæs.ɹɪˌlif/ /ˈbæs.ɹɪˌliːf/ /ˈbɑ.ɹɪˌlif/ /ˈbɑs.ɹɪˌliːf/ /ˈbɑː.ɹɪˌliːf/ /ˌbæs.ɹɪˈlif/ /ˌbɑ.ɹɪˈlif/ bas-reliefs n
bas-reliëf
(sculpture) A low or mostly-flat sculpture which is carved into a wall, or is in the form of a tile mounted flat to a wall, rather than a fully three-dimensional, free-standing figure.

basal [ˈbeɪsəɫ] [ˈbeɪzəɫ] more basal most basal adj
basaal
Basic, elementary; relating to, or forming, the base, or point of origin.
(medicine) Of a minimal level that is necessary for maintaining the health or life of an organism.
(chiefly, systematics) In a phylogenetic tree, being a group, or member of a group, which diverged earlier. The earliest clade to branch in a larger clade.

basal layer basal layers n
kiemlaag
(anatomy) The deepest layer of the epidermis

basalt /bəˈsɑlt/ /bəˈsɔlt/ /ˈbeɪˌsɑlt/ /ˈbeɪˌsɔlt/ /ˈbæs.ɑlt/ /ˈbæs.ɒlt/ /ˈbæs.ɔlt/ /ˈbæs.ɔːlt/ /ˈbæs.əlt/ basalts n
basalt
(mineral) A hard mafic igneous rock of varied mineral content; volcanic in origin, which makes up much of the Earth's oceanic crust.

bascule bridge bascule bridges n
basculebrug
A movable bridge consisting of one or two opening leaves equipped with balancing and stabilizing counterweights that ease and speed up their operation.

base /beɪs/ /beːs/ bases n
basis
Something from which other things extend; a foundation.
(geometry) The lowest side of a triangle or other polygon, or the lowest face of a cone, pyramid or other polyhedron laid flat.
basis vertrekpunt
The starting point of a logical deduction or thought; basis.
basis kazerne
A permanent structure for housing military personnel and material.
basis hoofdkwartier
The place where decisions for an organization are made; headquarters.
base
(chemistry) Any of a class of generally water-soluble compounds that turn red litmus blue and react with acids to form salts.
honk
(baseball) One of the four places that a runner can stand without being subject to being tagged out when the ball is in play.
schildvoet
(heraldry) The lowest third of a shield (or field), or an ordinary occupying this space, the champagne. (Compare terrace..)

base /beɪs/ /beːs/ v
baseren zich baseren op
(transitive) To give as its foundation or starting point; to lay the foundation of.

base class base classes n
basisklasse

baseball /ˈbeɪs.bɑl/ /ˈbeɪs.bɔl/ /ˈbeɪs.bɔːl/ baseballs n
honkbal
The ball used to play the sport of baseball.

baseball bat baseball bats n
honkbalknuppel
A long instrument, typically wood, metal, or plastic, which is swung to strike baseballs.

baseball cap /ˈbeɪs.bɑl ˌkæp/ /ˈbeɪs.bɔl ˌkæp/ /ˈbeɪs.bɔːl ˌkæp/ baseball caps n
baseballcap honkbalpet
A cap with a rounded crown and a curved, stiffened bill at the front.

baseball field baseball fields n
honkbalveld
A playing field on which the game of baseball is played.

baseball player baseball players n
honkballer honkbalspeler honkbalster
One who plays baseball, especially professional baseball.

based /beɪst/ more based most based adj
gebaseerd onderbouwd
Founded on; having a basis; often used in combining forms.
gebaseerd
(slang, of a person) Not caring what others think about one's personality, style, or behavior; focused on maintaining individuality.

basement /ˈbeɪsmənt/ basements n
kelder
A floor of a building below ground level.

baseness /ˈbeɪsnəs/ basenesses n
laaghartigheid
The quality or condition of being base.
The quality of being unworthy to hold virtues or value.

bash /bæʃ/ bashes n
gala bal
(informal) A large party; a gala event.
neerslagen
(UK, informal) An attempt at doing something.

bash /bæʃ/ v
neerslagen
(informal) To strike heavily.
kritiseren
(transitive, informal) To criticize harshly.

bashful [ˈbæʃfəɫ] [ˈbæʃfʊɫ] more bashful most bashful adj
timide verlegen
Shy; not liking to be noticed; socially timid.

basic /ˈbeɪsɪk/ more basic most basic adj
basis elementair
Necessary, essential for life or some process.
elementair
Elementary, simple, fundamental, merely functional.
basisch
(chemistry) Of or pertaining to a base; having a pH greater than 7.

basic /ˈbeɪsɪk/ basics n
basisbehoefte basisonderdeel
A necessary commodity, a staple requirement.
basis basisonderdeel
An elementary building block, e.g. a fundamental piece of knowledge.

basic needs n
basisbehoeften
the absolute minimum resources necessary for long-term physical well-being, usually in terms of consumption goods

basic training n
basistraining
(military) The standard training regime for introducing new recruits to the organization's discipline and basic operational skills.

basil /ˈbeɪ.zəl/ /ˈbæz.əl/ basils n
basilicum basiliekruid bazielkruid koningskruid
A plant (Ocimum basilicum).
basilicum basilicumblaadjes
The leaves of this plant used as a herb.

basilect /ˈbeɪsɪlɛkt/ /ˈbæsɪlɛkt/ basilects n
basilect
(sociolinguistics) A variety of a language that has diverged greatly from the standard form, and is only considered suitable for very informal contexts by speakers.

basilica /bəˈsɪlɪkə/ basilicae basilicas n
basiliek
(architecture) A Christian church building having a nave with a semicircular apse, side aisles, a narthex and a clerestory.

basilisk /ˈbæs.ɪ.lɪsk/ /ˈbæz.ɪ.lɪsk/ basilisks n
basilisk koningshagedis
(heraldiccharge) A type of dragon used in heraldry.
basilisk boomhagedis
Any of the tree-dwelling of lizard of the genus Basiliscus: the basilisk lizard.

basin /ˈbeɪs(ə)n/ basins n
bassin bekken
A wide bowl for washing, sometimes affixed to a wall.
bekken stroomgebied
(geography) An area of land from which water drains into a common outlet; drainage basin.

basionym basionyms n
basioniem
(botany, taxonomy) An earlier valid scientific name of a species that has since been renamed and from which the new name is partially derived.

basis /ˈbeɪ.sɪs/ /ˈbæɪ.sɪs/ baseis bases basises n
basis
A starting point, base or foundation for an argument or hypothesis.
An underlying condition or circumstance.
(linear algebra) In a vector space, a linearly independent set of vectors spanning the whole vector space.

basis point basis points n
basispunt
(finance) One hundredth of one percentage point.

basket /ˈbaːskət/ /ˈbæskət/ /ˈbæskɪt/ /ˈbɑːskɪt/ baskets n
mand korf
A lightweight container, generally round, open at the top, and tapering toward the bottom.
korf ring
(basketball) A circular hoop, from which a net is suspended, which is the goal through which the players try to throw the ball.
gescoorde korf mand
(basketball) The act of putting the ball through the basket, thereby scoring points.
mandje
A dance movement in some line dances, where men put their arms round the women's lower backs, and the women put their arms over the men's shoulders, and the group (usually of four, any more is difficult) spins round, which should result in the women's feet leaving the ground.

basket case basket cases n
zenuwpees
(colloquial, potentially, _, offensive) One made powerless or ineffective, as by nerves, panic, stress or exhaustion; someone considered mentally unstable. [from 20th c.]

basketball /ˈbæs.kɪt.bɑl/ /ˈbæs.kɪt.bɔl/ /ˈbɑːs.kɪt.bɔːl/ basketballs n
basketbal
(countable) The particular kind of ball used in the sport of basketball.

basketball player basketball players n
basketballer basketbalspeelster basketbalster basketbalspeler
A person who plays basketball, especially professionally.

basketweaver basketweavers n
mandenvlechter
One who takes part in the craft of basketweaving.

basmati /bæzˈmæti/ /bæzˈmɑːti/ /bɑːzˈmɑːti/ basmatis n
basmati basmatirijst
A variety of long-grain rice, notable for its fragrance.

bass /beɪs/ basses n
bas
A low spectrum of sound tones.
A section of musical group that produces low-pitched sound, lower than the baritone and tenor.
One who sings in the bass range.
bas basgitaar
(musical instrument) An instrument that plays in the bass range, in particular a double bass, bass guitar, electric bass or bass synthesiser.

bass /bæs/ bass basses n
baars

bass clarinet bass clarinets n
basklarinet
A bass instrument in the clarinet family.

bass clef /ˈbeɪsklɛf/ bass clefs n
bassleutel
(music) A symbol showing that the second line from the top of the staff represents the F below middle C.

bass drum /ˈbeɪsˌdɹʌm/ bass drums n
basdrum bastrommel grote trom
a large drum with a low pitch

bass guitar /ˈbeɪsɡɪˈtɑːɹ/ bass guitars n
basgitaar bas
A long-necked and solid-bodied stringed instrument (chordophone), tuned to produce bass or low notes, usually with a fretted fingerboard and four thick strings, and requiring the use of an amplifier.

basset clarinet basset clarinets n
bassetklarinet
(musical instruments) A clarinet similar to the usual soprano clarinet but longer and with additional keys to enable playing several additional lower notes.

basset horn basset horns n
bassethoorn
(musical instrument) An alto instrument of the clarinet family, pitched in F below middle C, with a range reaching down to F below that.

bassist /ˈbeɪs.ɪst/ bassists n
bassist
A musician who plays a bass instrument, especially the bass guitar.

bassline /ˈbeɪsˌlaɪn/ basslines n
baslijn

bassoon /bəˈsun/ /bəˈsuːn/ bassoons n
fagot
A musical instrument in the woodwind family, having a double reed and playing in the tenor and bass ranges.

basta /ˈbɑstɑ/ interjection
basta
(obsolete, outside, Spanish/Portuguese/Italian contexts) (that's) enough; stop!

bastard /ˈbæs.tɚd/ /ˈbɑːs.təd/ more bastard most bastard adj
bastaard onecht onwettig
Of or like a bastard (illegitimate human descendant).
gemeen kloot smerig
Of or like a bastard (bad person).
bastaard
Of or like a mongrel, bastardized creature/cross.
namaak nep onecht vals
Spurious, lacking authenticity: counterfeit, fake.
nep ondermaats
Of abnormal, irregular or otherwise inferior qualities (size, shape etc).

bastard /ˈbæs.tɚd/ /ˈbɑːs.təd/ interjection
smeerlap!
(rare) Exclamation of strong dismay or strong sense of being upset.

bastard /ˈbæs.tɚd/ /ˈbɑːs.təd/ bastards n
bastaard buitenechtelijk kind onecht kind onwettig kind
(dated) A person who was born out of wedlock, and hence often considered an illegitimate descendant.
(informal) A child who does not know their father.
mormel straathond
A mongrel (biological cross between different breeds, groups or varieties).
klootzak bastaard hoerenjong hufter rotzak
(vulgar,, _, , _, offensive, or, pejorative) A contemptible, inconsiderate, overly or arrogantly rude or spiteful person.
kreng rotding
(informal) Something extremely difficult or unpleasant to deal with.
nep vervalsing
A variation that is not genuine; something irregular or inferior or of dubious origin, fake or counterfeit.
bastaardvijl voorvijl
A bastard file.

bastard sugar bastard sugars n
basterdsuiker
An impure light brown sugar containing molasses.

bastard toadflax bastard toadflaxes n
bergvlas
(UK, Ireland) Any plant in the genus Thesium.

bastardization bastardizations n
verbastering
Activities involving harassment, abuse or humiliation used as a way of initiating a person into a group.

baste /beɪst/ v
bedruipen
To sprinkle flour and salt and drip butter or fat on, as on meat in roasting.

bastille /bæˈstil/ /bæˈstiːl/ /bɑː-/ /ˈbæstɪl/ /ˈbɑː-/ [bæˈstɪəɫ] bastilles n
donjon
Chiefly in French contexts: a bastion or tower of a castle; also, a fortified tower or other building; or a small citadel or fortress.
A jail or prison, especially one regarded as mistreating its prisoners.

bastion /ˈbæsti.ən/ /ˈbæst͡ʃən/ bastions n
bastion bolwerk
(architecture) A projecting part of a rampart or other fortification.

bat /bæt/ bats n
vleermuis knuppel slaghout
Any of the flying mammals of the order Chiroptera, usually small and nocturnal, insectivorous or frugivorous.
A club made of wood or aluminium used for striking the ball in sports such as baseball, softball and cricket.

bat /bæt/ v
vleermuis knuppel slaghout
(intransitive) To take a turn at hitting a ball with a bat in sports like cricket, baseball and softball, as opposed to fielding.

bat away v
wegslaan
To knock an object, usually a ball, away from oneself.

bat house bat houses n
vleermuizenkast
A nest box for bats.

bat-eared fox bat-eared foxes n
grootoorvos lepelhond
Otocyon megalotis, a canid of the African savanna, with large black ears and tawny fur.

batch /bæt͡ʃ/ batches n
lot
The quantity of bread or other baked goods baked at one time.
(by extension) A quantity of anything produced at one operation.

bateleur /ˌbætəˈlɜː/ bateleurs n
bateleur goochelaar
A species of eagle, Terathopius ecaudatus, endemic to Africa and Arabia.

bath /bæθ/ /bɐːθ/ /bɑːθ/ [baθ~bäθ] [bæθ~bɛəθ~beəθ] [bɑːt̪] [bɑːt̪ʰ] [bɑːθ] baths n
bad badkuip
A tub or pool which is used for bathing: bathtub.
badkamer
A building or area where bathing occurs.
bad
The act of bathing.

bath mat bath mats n
badmat
A small mat used next to a bathtub to absorb water and thus prevent slipping.

bath-brush bath-brushes n
badborstel
A waterproof brush designed for personal hygiene in the bath or shower.

bathe /beɪð/ v
baden wassen
(intransitive) To clean oneself by immersion in water or using water; to take a bath, have a bath.

bathhouse bathhouses n
badhuis
A building with baths for communal use.

bathos /ˈbeɪθɒs/ bathoses n
valse pathos
Overdone or treacly attempts to inspire pathos.

bathrobe /ˈbæθ.ɹoʊb/ /ˈbɑːθ.ɹəʊb/ bathrobes n
badjas badmantel
A robe usually made of terrycloth intended to be worn when one is still damp from bathing or when there is no immediate need to dress fully.

bathroom /ˈbæθ.ɹuːm/ /ˈbæθɹʊm/ /ˈbæθˌɹum/ /ˈbɑːθ.ɹuːm/ bathrooms n
badkamer
(chiefly, US, South Africa, Canada, Philippines, euphemism) A lavatory (area where one washes or bathes): a room containing a toilet and (typically but not necessarily) a bathtub.

bathroom scales n
personenweegschaal
Flat floor-mounted scales (usually stored in the bathroom) used to measure one's own weight.

bathtub /ˈbæθtʊb/ /ˈbæθtʌb/ /ˈbɑːθtʌb/ bathtubs n
badkuip ligbad
A large container for holding water in which a person may bathe (take a bath).

bathwater /ˈbæθwɔtɚ/ /ˈbɑːθwɔːtə(ɹ)/ bathwaters n
badwater
The water used in a bath (bathtub).

bathyscaphe /ˈbæθɪˌskeɪv/ /ˈbæθɪˌskæf/ bathyscaphes n
bathyscaaf
A self-propelled deep-sea diving submersible for exploring the ocean depths, consisting of a crew cabin similar to a bathysphere suspended below a float filled with a buoyant liquid such as petrol.

batiste /bəˈtiːst/ batistes n
batist
A fine cloth made from cotton or linen; cambric.

batman /ˈbæt.mən/ batmen n
ordonnans
(military) A servant or valet to a military officer.

baton /bəˈtɑn/ /ˈbætn̩/ /ˈbætɒn/ /ˈbætən/ batons n
dirigeerstok baton wapenstok
(music) The stick of a conductor in musical performances.
stokje
(sports) An object transferred by runners in a relay race.

batshit /ˈbæt.ʃɪt/ more batshit most batshit adj
knotsgek
(slang, vulgar) Extremely irrational or unreasonable, insane, crazy.

battalion /bəˈtælɪən/ battalions n
bataljon
(military) An army unit having two or more companies, etc. and a headquarters. Traditionally forming part of a regiment.
(US, military) an army unit having two or more companies, etc. and a headquarters; forming part of a brigade.
Any large body of troops.

batter /ˈbætə/ /ˈbætəɹ/ [ˈbæɾɚ] batters n
beslag
(cooking, countable, uncountable) A beaten mixture of flour and liquid (usually egg and milk), used for baking (e.g. pancakes, cake, or Yorkshire pudding) or to coat food (e.g. fish) prior to frying.
slagman
(baseball) The player attempting to hit the ball with a bat.
zuippartij
(countable, slang) A binge; a heavy drinking session.

batter /ˈbætə/ /ˈbætəɹ/ [ˈbæɾɚ] v
inslaan rammen
To hit or strike violently and repeatedly.
paneren
(cooking) To coat with batter (the food ingredient).
platwalsen
(metalworking) To flatten (metal) by hammering, so as to compress it inwardly and spread it outwardly.

battering ram battering rams n
stormram
A modern device, usually in the form of a metal bar with handles, chiefly used by police and firefighters to force open locked doors.

battery /ˈbæt.ə.ɹi/ /ˈbæt.ɹi/ batteries n
batterij
(countable, electronics) A device used to power electric devices, consisting of a set of electrically connected electrochemical or, archaically, electrostatic cells. A single such cell when used by itself.
(countable) A coordinated group of artillery weapons.
An array of similar things.
fysieke mishandeling
(legal) The infliction of unlawful physical violence on a person, legally distinguished from assault, which includes the threat of impending violence.
legbatterij
A set of small cages where hens are kept for the purpose of farming their eggs.

batting /ˈbætɪŋ/ battings n
watten
Special cotton for surgery.

battle /ˈbætl̩/ /ˈbætəl/ [bætɫ̩] [ˈbatʰɫ̩] [ˈbæɾɫ̩] battles n
slag gevecht veldslag kamp
(military) A general action, fight, or encounter, in which all the divisions of an army are or may be engaged; a combat, an engagement.
gevecht strijd
(military, obsolete) The main body of an army, as distinct from the vanguard and rear; the battalia.

battle /ˈbætl̩/ /ˈbætəl/ [bætɫ̩] [ˈbatʰɫ̩] [ˈbæɾɫ̩] v
strijden vechten bestrijden bevechten
(intransitive) To join in battle; to contend in fight

battle axe battle axes n
strijdbijl
An ancient military weapon, an axe designed for combat, including (in, _, heraldiccharge) when borne on arms as a mark of prowess.

battle cry battle cries n
strijdkreet aanvalskreet oorlogskreet wapenkreet
(military) An exclamation troops yell out when going to war or battle.

battle of the sexes battles of the sexes n
strijd der geslachten
Any competition between men and women.

battledore battledores n
wasklopper
(historical) A wooden paddle-shaped bat or beetle used to wash clothes by beating, stirring, or smoothing them.

battlefield battlefields n
slagveld
The area where a land battle is or was fought, which is not necessarily a field.

battlement [ˈbætəɫmənt] battlements n
bolwerk
In fortification: an indented parapet, formed by a series of rising members called cops or merlons, separated by openings called crenelles or embrasures, the soldier sheltering himself behind the merlon while he fires through the embrasure or through a loophole in the battlement.

battleship battleships n
slagschip
(science fiction, by extension) A starship of comparable role
(military, nautical, archaic) A ship of the line.
zeeslag
A guessing game played on grid paper; see Battleship (game).

battue /bæ-/ /bæˈtu/ /bəˈt(j)uː/ battues n
klopjacht
(uncountable, hunting, often, attributively) A form of hunting in which game is forced into the open by the beating of sticks on bushes, etc. [from early 19th c.]

batty /ˈbæti/ [ˈbæɾi] battier battiest adj
mal
(slang) Mad, crazy, silly.

bauble /ˈbɑbəl/ /ˈbɔbəl/ [ˈbɒbəɫ] [ˈbɔːbəɫ] baubles n
prulletje snuisterij
A cheap showy ornament or piece of jewellery; a gewgaw.
kerstbal
A small shiny spherical decoration, commonly put on Christmas trees.

bauxite /ˈbɔːksaɪt/ bauxites n
bauxiet
The principal ore of aluminium; a clay-like mineral, being a mixture of hydrated oxides and hydroxides.

bavarois /ˌbævə(ɹ)ˈwɑː/ /ˌbɑvɚˈwɑ/ bavaroises n
bavarois
A pudding similar to pastry cream but thickened with gelatin or isinglass instead of flour or cornstarch, and flavoured with liqueur.

bawdy /ˈbɑdi/ /ˈbɔdi/ /ˈbɔːdi/ bawdier bawdiest more bawdy most bawdy adj
obsceen onkuis
Obscene; filthy; unchaste. [from 15th Century]

bawl /bɑl/ /bɔl/ [bɔːɫ] v
schreeuwen
(transitive) To shout or utter in a loud and intense manner.

bay /beɪ/ bays n
baai
(geography) A body of water (especially the sea) more-or-less three-quarters surrounded by land.

bay bolete bay boletes n
kastanjeboleet
An edible, pored mushroom (Imleria badia), found in Europe and North America.

bay cat bay cats n
Borneogoudkat
Catopuma badia (syn. Pardofelis badia), a small feline endemic to the island of Borneo.

bay leaf bay leaves n
laurierblad
A herb derived from any of certain shrubs of the family Lauraceae and Myrtaceae.

bayadère /baɪəˈdɛː/ bayadères n
bajadère

bayard adj
voskleurig
coloured bay, reddish brown, notably said of equines

bayard bayards n
vos vospaard
A bay horse

bayonet /ˈbeɪənɛt/ /ˈbeɪənɪt/ /ˈbeɪənɪ̈t/ /ˈbeɪəˌnɛt/ /ˈbæɡənət/ /ˈbæɡənɛt/ /ˌbeɪəˈnɛt/ bayonets n
bajonet
(military) A pointed instrument of the dagger kind fitted on the muzzle of a musket or rifle, so as to give the soldier increased means of offence and defence. Originally, the bayonet was made with a handle, which needed to be fitted into the bore of the musket after the soldier had fired.
bajonet pen pin
(engineering) A pin which plays in and out of holes made to receive it, and which thus serves to engage or disengage parts of the machinery.

bazaar /bəˈzɐː/ /bəˈzɑɹ/ /bəˈzɑː(ɹ)/ bazaars n
bazaar
A fair or temporary market, often for charity.

bazooka /bəˈzuːkə/ bazookas n
bazooka
(by extension) Any shoulder-fired rocket grenade launcher.

be /bi/ /biː/ v
worden zijn
(auxiliary) Used with past participles of verbs to form the passive voice.
zijn
Used with past participles of certain intransitive verbs to form the perfect aspect.
(dynamic / lexical be, especially in progressive tenses, conjugated non-suppletively in the present tense, see usage notes) To exist or behave in a certain way.
(with a cardinal numeral) Used to state the age of a subject in years.
(in perfect tenses) Elliptical form of "be here", "go to and return from" or similar, also extending to certain other senses of "go".
To remain undisturbed in a certain state or situation.
zijn bestaan
(formal) Used with to-infinitives of verbs to express intent, obligation, appropriateness, or relative future occurrence.
(now, usually, literary) To exist; to have real existence, to be alive.
As an intransitive lexical verb:
zijn gelijk zijn zijn aan het +
(rare, and, regional, chiefly, in the past tense) Used to link two noun clauses, the first of which is a day of the week, recurring date, month, or other specific time (on which the event of the main clause took place), and the second of which is a period of time indicating how long ago that day was. [from 15th c.]
zijn wezen
Used to indicate that the subject has the qualities described by a noun or noun phrase.
Used to link a subject to a measurement.
zijn plaatsvinden
To occur, to take place.
zijn wezen liggen staan zitten zich bevinden
To occupy a place.

be able to v
kunnen in staat zijn te vermogen
Can, to have the ability to.

be about v
gaan

be ashamed v
schamen
To feel ashamed. (This entry is a translation hub.)

be awake v
waken
To not sleep, to stay awake. (This entry is a translation hub.)

be born v
geboren worden ter wereld komen
To come into existence through birth.

be born yesterday v
van gisteren zijn
(informal, stative, chiefly in the negative) To be new, naive, innocent, inexperienced, or easily deceived.

be called v
heten
To have a specific name.

be careful interjection
kijk uit pas op wees voorzichtig
Used to warn someone to proceed with caution.

be my guest v
ga je gang
(idiomatic) Do as you wish; go ahead; help yourself; go for it!

be right v
gelijk hebben
To be correct in one's judgment or statement about something. (This entry is a translation hub.)

be right back /biː ɹaɪt bæk/ phraseologicalUnit
ben zo terug
Used to indicate the speaker will return in a moment. Often abbreviated in online slang as BRB.

be silent v
zwijgen
To refrain from speaking; to say nothing. (This entry is a translation hub.)

be that as it may adv
hoe dan ook
(idiomatic) Even if that is the case; whether that is true or not; nevertheless.

be there v
er zijn

be wrong v
mis hebben vergissen
To have an incorrect belief, to be mistaken about one's judgment or statement concerning something. (This entry is a translation hub.)

beach /bit͡ʃ/ /biːt͡ʃ/ beaches n
strand
A horizontal strip of land, usually sandy, adjoining water.

beach /bit͡ʃ/ /biːt͡ʃ/ v
stranden
(transitive) To run (something) aground on a beach.

beach ball beach balls n
strandbal
A large light inflatable ball, ideally suited to beach games.

beach chair beach chairs n
strandstoel
A special chair designed to provide comfort and protection from sun, wind, rain, and sand on beaches frequented by tourists.

beach party beach parties n
beachparty strandfeest
A party on the beach.

beach towel beach towels n
strandlaken
A towel for use at the beach, typically larger than a normal household towel so that a person can use it to lie on the sand.

beach volleyball beach volleyballs n
strandvolleybal beachvolleybal
(countable) The ball used to play this sport.

beachcomber beachcombers n
strandjutter
A person who collects marine salvage at the coast.

beachhead /ˈbiːt͡ʃhɛd/ beachheads n
bruggenhoofd strandhoofd
(military) An area of hostile territory (especially on a beach) that, when captured, serves for the continuous landing (or movement into position) of further troops and material

beacon /ˈbiːkən/ beacons n
baken bakenvuur
A signal fire to notify of the approach of an enemy, or to give any notice, commonly of warning.
baken
(nautical) A signal, buoy, post, or other conspicuous mark erected on an eminence near the shore, or moored in shoal water, as a guide to mariners, particularly to warn vessels of danger.
A high hill or other easily distinguishable object near the shore which can serve as guidance for seafarers.

bead /biːd/ beads n
kraal
Each in a string of small balls making up the rosary or paternoster. [from 14thc.]
druppel
A small drop of water or other liquid. [from 16thc.]
korrel parel kraal
A small, round object.
Various small, round solid objects.

bead tree bead trees n
Indische sering
Melia azedarach, a deciduous or semi-evergreen tree with poisonous fruit, native to India, Southeast Asia, and northern Australia.

beadle [ˈbiːdəɫ] beadles n
kerkbaljuw
A parish constable, a uniformed minor (lay) official, who ushers and keeps order.

beagle /ˈbiːɡəl/ [ˈb̥iːɡəɫ] beagles n
beagle
A small short-legged smooth-coated scenthound, often tricolored and sometimes used for hunting hares. Its friendly disposition makes it suitable as a family pet.
snuffelaar speurneus
A person who snoops on others; a detective.

beak /biːk/ beaks n
bek
A similar structure forming the jaws of a turtle, platypus, etc.
snavel bek
A rigid structure projecting from the front of a bird's face, used for pecking, grooming, foraging, carrying items, eating food, etc.

beaked whale beaked whales n
spitssnuitdolfijn
Any of at least 20 species of whales in the family Ziphiidae, known to dive to great depths, but not well understood generally.

beaker /ˈbiːkə(ɹ)/ /ˈbiːkɚ/ beakers n
bekerglas
A flat-bottomed vessel, with a lip, used as a laboratory container.
beker
A drinking vessel without a handle, sometimes for the use of children.
beker mok tas
A mug.

beam /biːm/ beams n
balk biels
(structural) Any large piece of timber or iron long in proportion to its thickness, and prepared for use.
(structural) One of the principal horizontal structural members, usually of steel, timber, or concrete, of a building.
balk
(nautical) One of the transverse members of a ship's frame on which the decks are laid, and acting as part of the support for keeping the sides of the vessel in shape — supported at the sides by knees in wooden ships and by stringers in steel ones; cf. abeam, beam-ends.
balk ploegboom breedte
(nautical) The maximum width of a vessel (note that a vessel with a beam of 15 foot can also be said to be 15 foot abeam).
ploegboom
(agricultural) The central bar of a plow, to which the handles and colter are secured, and to the end of which are attached the oxen or horses that draw it.
straal bundel
(physics) A ray or collection of approximately parallel rays emitted from the sun or other luminous body.
(figuratively) A ray; a gleam.
dissel
(literary) The pole of a carriage or chariot.

beam /biːm/ v
stralen
(ambitransitive) To emit beams of light; to shine; to radiate.
(intransitive, figuratively) To smile broadly or especially cheerfully.

bean /biːn/ beans n
boon
Any plant of several genera of the taxonomic family Fabaceae that produces large edible seeds or edible seedpods.
harses knikker kop
(slang) The head or brain.

bean goose bean geese n
taigarietgans rietgans
Any of species Anser fabalis of grey geese, of family Anatidae.

bean sprout bean sprouts n
taugé
(chiefly, in the plural) A sprout of any of several other species of bean

beanbag /ˈbiːnbæɡ/ beanbags n
zitzak
A piece of soft furniture consisting of a leather or vinyl covering stuffed with dry beans or other similar pellets.

beanie /ˈbiː.ni/ beanies n
muts
A cap that fits the head closely, usually knitted from wool.

beanpole beanpoles n
bonenstaak
A thin pole for supporting bean vines.

bear /beə/ /beː/ /bɑɹ/ /bɛə(ɹ)/ /bɛɚ/ /bɛː(r)/ /bɛː(ɹ)/ /ˈbiːə(r)/ [beə] [beə~bɪə] bears n
beer berin
A large, generally omnivorous mammal (a few species are purely carnivorous or herbivorous), related to the dog and raccoon, having shaggy hair, a very small tail, and flat feet; a member of the family Ursidae.
beer bear
(gay slang) A large, hairy man, especially one who is homosexual. [c. 1970]

bear /bɛə(ɹ)/ v
dragen gelegen uitgerust zijn met verdragen zijn
(transitive) To display (a particular heraldic device) on a shield or coat of arms; to be entitled to wear or use (a heraldic device) as a coat of arms. [1400]
dragen uitgerust zijn met
(transitive) To give (written or oral testimony or evidence); (figurative) to provide or constitute (evidence or proof), give witness.
dragen
(transitive) To admit or be capable of (a meaning); to suffer or sustain without violence, injury, or change.
(transitive) To support or sustain; to hold up.
verdragen verduren volhouden
(now, _, transitive, _, outside certain set patterns such as 'bear with'; formerly also, _, intransitive) To endure or withstand (hardship, scrutiny, etc.); to tolerate; to be patient (with).
verdragen dragen afleggen met ondergaan torsen
(transitive) To afford, to be something to someone, to supply with something.

bear cub bear cubs n
berenwelp berenjong
A young bear.

bear fruit v
zijn vruchten afwerpen
(idiom) To succeed in some task; to achieve benefit from a task or project.

bear in mind /bɛ(ə)ɹ‿ɪn ˈmaɪnd/ /bɛəɹ‿ɪn ˈmaɪnd/ /bɛːɹ-/ v
onthouden rekening houden
(transitive, idiomatic) To hold (something) in the memory; to remember; also, to be mindful of or pay attention to (something); to consider; to note.

bear market bear markets n
berenmarkt
(finance) A stock market where a majority of investors are selling ("bears"), causing overall stock prices to drop.

bear out /bɛəɹ ˈaʊt/ v
bevestigen
(transitive) To corroborate, prove, or confirm; to demonstrate; to provide evidence for.

bear with v
geduld hebben uithouden verdragen
(idiomatic) To be patient with.

bear witness v
getuigen
To deliver a testimony, especially as witness
To prove, demonstrate

bearable /ˈbɛəɹəbəɫ/ adj
draaglijk
Able to be borne; tolerable; endurable.

beard /biɚd/ /bɜː(ɹ)d/ /bɪəd/ /bɪɹd/ beards n
baard
Facial hair on the chin, cheeks, jaw and neck.

bearded /ˈbiɚdəd/ /ˈbɪədəd/ /ˈbɪədɪd/ /ˈbɪɹdəd/ more bearded most bearded adj
bebaard
Having a beard; involving a beard.

bearded tit bearded tits n
baardman
A small passerine bird, Panurus biarmicus, of the family Timaliidae, or possibly the monotypic family Panuridae.

beardedness n
baardigheid
The state or quality of being bearded.

beardless more beardless most beardless adj
baardloos
(ornithology) Lacking a beard (a defined patch of feathers below the beak).

bearer /ˈbɛəɹə/ /ˈbɛɹɚ/ bearers n
drager
One who, or that which, bears, sustains, or carries.
Someone who helps carry the coffin or a dead body during a funeral procession.
toonder
One who possesses a cheque, bond, or other notes promising payment.
koelie
(India, dated) A domestic servant in charge of household goods and clothing; a valet.

bearing /ˈbɛə̯ɹɪŋ/ /ˈbɛɹɪŋ/ adj
dragend
Of a beam, column, or other device, carrying weight or load.

bearing /ˈbɛə̯ɹɪŋ/ /ˈbɛɹɪŋ/ bearings n
lager peiling
(mechanical engineering) A mechanical device that supports another part and/or reduces friction.
peiling
(navigation, nautical) The horizontal angle between the direction of an object and another object, or between it and that of true north; a heading or direction.
houding
One's posture, demeanor, or manner.

bearskin /ˈbɛə.skɪn/ /ˈbɛəɹ.skɪn/ bearskins n
berenpels berenvacht
(countable, uncountable) The pelt of a bear, especially when used as a rug.
berenmuts
(countable) A tall ceremonial hat worn by members of some British regiments for ceremonial occasions; a busby.

beast /biːst/ beasts n
beest dier wild dier
(often, _, collective) All non-human animals seen as a group.
beest
A person who behaves in a violent, antisocial or uncivilized manner.

beast of burden beasts of burden n
lastdier
A draught animal, such as a donkey, mule, llama, camel, horse, or ox, that carries or pulls a load for the benefit of a human.

beast of prey beasts of prey n
roofdier
A carnivorous animal that hunts for its food, especially one that preys on vertebrates.

beastie /ˈbiːsti/ beasties n
beestje
(informal, now, chiefly, _, Scotland, Northern England) Beast, animal.

beat /biːt/ /bɛt/ more beat most beat adj
afgemat bekaf mieters uitgeput
(US, _, slang) Exhausted.
mieters
Dilapidated, beat up.
(AAVE, and, gay slang) Having impressively attractive makeup.
(slang) Boring.
(slang, of a person) Ugly.

beat /biːt/ beats n
ritme beat puls
A rhythm.
zweving
The interference between two tones of almost equal frequency
ronde
The route patrolled by a police officer or a guard.

beat /biːt/ v
kloppen
(intransitive) To strike repeatedly; to inflict repeated blows; to knock vigorously or loudly.
To mix food in a rapid fashion. Compare whip.
To exercise severely; to perplex; to trouble.
kloppen verslaan slaan overwinnen
(transitive) To win against; to defeat or overcome; to do or be better than (someone); to excel in a particular, competitive event.

beat around the bush v
rond de pot draaien om de hete brij dansen
(idiomatic) To treat a topic, but omit its main points, often intentionally.
(idiomatic) To delay or avoid talking about something difficult or unpleasant.

beat it /ˈbiˌdɪt/ v
opdonderen opflikkeren ophoepelen ophoeren oplazeren oprotten
(idiomatic, chiefly, as imperative, pejorative, colloquial, dismissal) To leave; to go away.

beat to a pulp v
kapotslaan tot moes slaan
(transitive) To beat up (a person) more than usually severely.

beatbox /ˈbiːt.bɑks/ /ˈbiːʔ.bɑks/ v
beatboxen
(music) To use one’s mouth, lips, tongue, voice, etc. as a percussive instrument to create beats and rhythms for music.

beater /ˈbitɚ/ /ˈbiːtə/ [ˈbiɾɚ] beaters n
klopper
A kitchen implement for mixing.
trommelstok
A stick used to play a percussion instrument.
drijver
A person who drives game towards shooters in a hunting party, typically working in a group with other beaters.
wrak
(US, informal) An old or dilapidated automobile in poor operating condition.

beatified adj
zalig
(Roman Catholicism) Having been recognized and declared, by the church, that a deceased has entered heaven; having attained this step in the process of canonization.

beatitude /biˈætɪtud/ /biːˈætɪtjuːd/ beatitudes n
gelukzaligheid
(uncountable) Supreme, utmost bliss and happiness.

beautician /bjuːˈtɪ(t)ʃən/ beauticians n
schoonheidsspecialist schoonheidsspecialiste

beautiful /ˈbju.tɪ.fəl/ /ˈbjuːtɪ.fəl/ /ˈbjuːtɪ.fʊl/ [bju.ɾə.fəl] more beautiful most beautiful adj
mooi schoon
Attractive and possessing beauty.
mooi
(of the weather) Pleasant; clear.

beautifully /ˈbjuːtɪf(ə)li/ more beautifully most beautifully adv
mooi
In a beautiful manner.

beauty /ˈbjuti/ /ˈbjuːti/ /ˈbuːti/ [-ɾi] [ˈb(j)ɪu̯ɾ̥ɪ] [ˈbju̟ti] [ˈbju̟ːɾi] beauties n
schoonheid fraaiheid
The quality of being (especially visually) attractive, pleasing, fine or good-looking; comeliness.
schoonheid schone beauty
Someone who is beautiful.
juweeltje prachtexemplaar
Something that is particularly good or pleasing.
mooi
(with the definite article) The excellence or genius of a scheme or decision.

beauty blender beauty blenders n
beautyblender
A kind of pointed makeup sponge.

beauty pageant beauty pageants n
schoonheidswedstrijd
A competition in which participants compete for a determination that one is the most physically attractive.

beaver /ˈbivɚ/ /ˈbiːvə/ beaver beavers n
bever
(countable) A semiaquatic rodent of the genus Castor, having a wide, flat tail and webbed feet.

becalmed more becalmed most becalmed adj
windstil
(nautical, of a sailing ship) Unable to move due to lack of wind.

because /biˈkɔz/ /biˈkʌz/ /bəˈkɔz/ /bəˈkʌz/ /bɪkəz/ /bɪˈkeɪz/ /bɪˈkɒz/ /bɪˈkɔz/ /bɪˈkɔːz/ /bɪˈkʌz/ adv
omdat daar dewijl vermits want
On account (of), for sake (of).
daarom
(by ellipsis) Used alone to refuse to provide a full answer a question begun with "why", usually taken as an anapodoton of the elided full phrase "Because I said so".

because /biˈkɔz/ /biˈkʌz/ /bəˈkɔz/ /bəˈkʌz/ /bɪkəz/ /bɪˈkeɪz/ /bɪˈkɒz/ /bɪˈkɔz/ /bɪˈkɔːz/ /bɪˈkʌz/ conjunction
omdat daar aangezien
By or for the cause that; on this account that; for the reason that.

because of preposition
vanwege wegens
On account of; due to, for the purpose of

beck and call n
iemand op zijn wenken bedienen
Summons and control, in a position of servitude or as an attendant.

beckon /ˈbɛkən/ v
wenken
(ambitransitive) To wave or nod to somebody with the intention to make the person come closer.

become /biˈkʌm/ /bəˈkʊm/ /bəˈkʌm/ /bɪˈkʊm/ /bɪˈkʌm/ v
worden
(transitive) To be proper for; to beseem. [from 13th c.]

becross /bɪˈkɹɑs/ /bɪˈkɹɒs/ /bɪˈkɹɔs/ /bɪˈkɹɔːs/ v
bekruisen
(transitive) To mark with the sign of the cross.
(transitive) To surround or decorate with crosses.

bed /bed/ /bɛd/ [beː] beds n
bed slaapplaats
A prepared spot in which to spend the night.
bed sponde
A piece of furniture, usually flat and soft, on which to rest or sleep.
A shaped piece of timber to hold a cask clear of a ship’s floor; a pallet.
bank
An area where a large number of oysters, mussels, other sessile shellfish, or a large amount of seaweed is found.
bed bedding bodem onderlaag
A place, or flat surface or layer, on which something else rests or is laid.
bed bloembed tuinbed
A garden plot.
bedding bodem
The bottom of a body of water, such as an ocean, sea, lake, or river. [from later 16thc.]
laag ader
A deposit of ore, coal, etc.

bed /bed/ /bɛd/ [beː] v
gaan slapen naar bed gaan zich zetten
(intransitive) To go to bed; to put oneself to sleep.

bed and breakfast bed and breakfasts n
bed and breakfast logies en ontbijt
A private home, guesthouse,small hotel etc. where guests are provided overnight accommodations and served breakfast but usually no other meals.

bedbug bedbugs n
bedwants wandluis
A small nocturnal insect (Cimex lectularius), of the family Cimicidae, that feeds on the blood of humans and other warm-blooded hosts.

bedclothes n
beddengoed

bedding /ˈbɛdɪŋ/ [ˈbɛɾɪŋ] beddings n
beddengoed

bedfellow bedfellows n
bedgenoot
One with whom one shares a bed.

bedlam /ˈbɛdləm/ bedlams n
gekkenhuis
A place or situation of chaotic uproar, and where confusion prevails.

bedouin /ˈbɛd.wɪn/ bedouins n
bedoeïen
A member of nomadic Arab tribes dwelling in the desert.

bedpan /ˈbɛd.ˌpæn/ bedpans n
ondersteek
A pan used for urination and defecation while in bed, now usually for reasons of medical necessity or convenience.

bedraggled /bɪˈdɹæɡl̩d/ more bedraggled most bedraggled adj
onverzorgd
Wet and limp; unkempt.
bouwvallig onderkomen
Decaying, decrepit or dilapidated.

bedridden /ˈbɛdɹɪdən/ adj
bedlegerig
Confined to bed because of infirmity or illness.

bedrock bedrocks n
grondgesteente moedergesteente
(uncountable, geology, mining, engineering, construction) The solid rock that exists at some depth below the ground surface. Bedrock is rock "in place", as opposed to material that has been transported from another location by weathering and erosion.
fundament
(figurative) A basis or foundation.

bedroom /ˈbɛdɹʊm/ /ˈbɛdˌɹum/ bedrooms n
slaapkamer
A room in a house, apartment, hotel or other dwelling where a bed is kept for sleeping.

bedroom community bedroom communities n
slaapstad
(urban studies) An urban community that is primarily or exclusively residential, as due to zoning, from which most of the workforce commutes out to earn their livelihood; often a suburb of a nearby metropolis that workers travel to daily.

bedsheet /ˈbɛdʃiːt/ bedsheets n
laken
A sheet, a piece of cloth cut and finished as bedlinen.

bedtime /ˈbɛdtaɪm/ bedtimes n
bedtijd kinderbedtijd
The time or hour at which one retires to bed in order to sleep.

bedtime story /ˈbɛdtaɪm ˈstɔːɹi/ bedtime stories n
verhaaltje verhaaltje voor het slapengaan
A fairy tale or other story read to somebody, usually a child, before they sleep.

bee /ˈbiː/ been bees n
bij honingbij imme
A flying insect, of the clade Anthophila within the hymenopteran superfamily Apoidea, known for its organised societies (though only a minority have them), for collecting pollen and (in some species) producing wax and honey.

bee fly bee flies n
wolzwever
Any of the flies in the family Bombyliidae, with adults that look like bumblebees and larvae that are parasitic on the eggs or larvae of other insects.

bee hotel bee hotels n
bijenhotel

bee hummingbird bee hummingbirds n
bijkolibrie
A species of hummingbird, Mellisuga helenae, native to Cuba, noted for being the smallest living bird.

bee-eater /ˈbiː iːtəɹ/ bee-eaters n
bijeneter
Any of various brightly-coloured, insectivorous, near-passerine birds in the family Meropidae, especially the European bee-eater, Merops apiaster.

beebread /ˈbiːˌbɹɛd/ n
ambrozijn bijenbrood
Bee pollen with added honey and bee secretions, made and stored in brood cells by forager bees, and used as food for worker bees and larvae.

beech /biːt͡ʃ/ beeches n
beuk
A tree of the genus Fagus having a smooth, light grey trunk, oval, pointed leaves, and many branches.

beech marten beech martens n
steenmarter
Martes foina, a marten of Eurasia.

beechen adj
beuken
Consisting or made of the wood or bark of the beech.

beechnut /ˈbiːt͡ʃˌnʌt/ beechnuts n
beukennootje
The small, triangular, edible nut of the beech tree.

beef /bif/ /biːf/ beef beefs beeves n
rundvlees bief biefstuk
(in the meat industry, on, _, product packaging) The edible portions of a cow (including those which are not meat).

beefsteak /ˈbiːfˌsteɪk/ beefsteaks n
biefstuk
(countable, uncountable) (A) steak cut from beef cattle.
(countable) Ellipsis of beefsteak tomato.
(countable) Ellipsis of beefsteak mushroom.

beehive /ˈbiːhaɪv/ beehives n
bijenkorf bijennest bijenhuif huif immenhuif immenkorf
An enclosed structure in which some species of honey bees (genus Apis) live and raise their young.
bijenkorf bijenhuif huif immenhuif immenkorf
A man-made structure in which bees are kept for their honey.
suikerspinkapsel
A women's hairstyle, popular in the 1960s, in which long hair is styled into a hive-shaped form on top of the head and usually held in place with lacquer.

beekeeper /ˈbiˌkipɚ/ beekeepers n
imker bijenhouder bijenhoudster imkerin
A person who maintains hives and keeps bees, especially for the production of honey.

beeline /ˈbiːlaɪn/ beelines n
rechte lijn
(mining, chiefly, historical) A dynamite fuse made with a small quantity of dynamite powder along its length, so that the spark travels quickly and at a specific known rate.

been there, done that phraseologicalUnit
al gezien al gedaan
(idiomatic, ironic) An assertion that the speaker has personal experience or knowledge of a particular place or topic and is not too keen on revisiting or redoing it again.

beer /bɛə/ /bɪə/ /bɪɚ/ /bɪɹ/ /bɪː/ beers n
bier
(uncountable) An alcoholic drink fermented from starch material, commonly barley malt; often with hops or some other substance (like gruit) to impart a bitter flavor.
biertje bier
(countable) A glass, bottle, or can of any of the above beverages.

beer and skittles n
rozengeur en maneschijn
(chiefly, UK, idiomatic) Fun times; pleasure and leisure.

beer belly beer bellies n
bierbuik
A protruding belly caused by excess fat stored in the abdomen and colloquially attributed to the consumption of beer.

beer bong beer bongs n
dranktrechter
A funnel used to rapidly drink large quantities of alcoholic beverage.

beer bottle beer bottles n
bierfles
A bottle, commonly made of brown or green glass, designed as a container for beer.

beer goggles /ˈbɪə ˌɡɒɡl̩z/ /ˈbɪɚ ˌɡɑɡ(ə)l/ n
bierbril
(idiomatic, originally, US, humorous, informal) The illusion that people are more sexually attractive, brought on by alcohol consumption.

beer mat beer mats n
biervilt
A small square cardboard mat, often with an advertisement for a brewery on it, that is used to rest one's glass on, and to protect the surface of a table or a bar in a pub.

beerwurst n
bierworst
Bierwurst; a smoked, seasoned Brühwurst-sausage originally from Bavaria in Germany, with a garlicky flavor and dark red color.

beeswarm beeswarms n
bijendrom bijenzwerm imme
A swarm of bees.

beeswax /ˈbiːzwæks/ beeswaxes n
bijenwas
A wax secreted by bees from which they make honeycomb; or, the processed form of this wax used in the manufacture of various goods.

beet /biːt/ beets n
biet kroot
Beta vulgaris, a plant with a swollen root which is eaten or used to make sugar.

beetle /ˈbiːtəl/ [ˈbiɾəɫ] beetles n
kever
Any of numerous species of insect in the order Coleoptera characterized by a pair of hard, shell-like front wings which cover and protect a pair of rear wings when at rest.

beetroot /ˈbit.ɹut/ /ˈbiː.tɹʉːt/ /ˈbiːt.ɹuːt/ [ˈbiː.t͡ʃɹʉːt] beetroots n
rode biet
(UK, NZ, AU) A normally deep-red-coloured root vegetable usually cooked or pickled before eating; Synonym of beet.

befall /bɪˈfɑl/ /bɪˈfɔl/ /bɪˈfɔːl/ v
overkomen
(intransitive) To happen.
(transitive) To happen to.

befit /bɪˈfɪt/ v
behoren
to be fit for

before /biˈfɔɹ/ /bəˈfɔɹ/ /bɪˈfo(ː)ɹ/ /bɪˈfoə/ /bɪˈfɔɹ/ /bɪˈfɔː/ adv
voorheen eerder voordien vroeger
At an earlier time.
op voorhand vooraf
In advance.

before /biˈfɔɹ/ /bəˈfɔɹ/ /bɪˈfo(ː)ɹ/ /bɪˈfoə/ /bɪˈfɔɹ/ /bɪˈfɔː/ conjunction
voordat alvorens voor vooraleer
In advance of the time when.
eerder dan
(informal) Rather or sooner than.

before /biˈfɔɹ/ /bəˈfɔɹ/ /bɪˈfo(ː)ɹ/ /bɪˈfoə/ /bɪˈfɔɹ/ /bɪˈfɔː/ preposition
voor voordat
Earlier than (in time).
vóór
In front of in space.
At a higher or greater position than, in a ranking.
voor
Under consideration, judgment, authority of (someone).
In store for, in the future of (someone).
In front of, according to a formal system of ordering items.

before dark
voor donker voordat het donker wordt
Before night begins to fall.

beforehand /bɪˈfo(ː)ɹhænd/ /bɪˈfoəhænd/ /bɪˈfɔɹhænd/ /bɪˈfɔːhænd/ adv
bij voorbaat op voorhand van tevoren vooraf
At an earlier or preceding time.

befoul /bɪˈfaʊl/ v
bevuilen bezoedelen verzieken
To make foul; to soil; to contaminate, pollute.

befuddle /bɪˈfʌdl/ v
verbazen verwarren
(transitive) To perplex, confuse (someone).
verdoven verdwazen
(transitive) To stupefy (someone), especially with alcohol.

befuddled more befuddled most befuddled adj
in de war perplex stomverbaasd
confused or perplexed
dronken verdoofd zat
drunk

befuddlement befuddlements n
verdoving verdwaasdheid verwardheid verwarring
The state of being befuddled.

beg /bɛɡ/ v
bedelen
(intransitive) To request the help of someone, often in the form of money.
smeken
(transitive) To plead with someone for help, a favor, etc.; to entreat.

beget /biˈɡɛt/ /bəˈɡɛt/ /bɪˈɡɛt/ v
verwekken voortbrengen
To father; to sire; to produce (a child).
veroorzaken
To cause; to produce.

begetter begetters n
verwekker
A procreator; one who begets.
(figuratively) An originator; a creator.

beggar /ˈbɛɡə/ /ˈbɛɡɚ/ beggars n
bedelaar bedelares bedelaarster
A person who begs.
bedelaar armoedzaaier haveloze
A person suffering from extreme poverty.

beggar /ˈbɛɡə/ /ˈbɛɡɚ/ v
aan de bedelstaf brengen ruïneren
(transitive) To make a beggar of someone; impoverish.

beggars can't be choosers proverb
men mag een gegeven paard niet in de bek zien
(idiom) Something is better than nothing: those who can't provide for themselves should accept whatever help is available.

beggary /ˈbɛɡəɹi/ beggaries n
bedelarij
The fact or action of begging.

begin /biˈɡɪn/ /bəˈɡɪn/ /bɪˈɡɪn/ v
beginnen aanvangen
(ambitransitive) To start, to initiate or take the first step into something.

beginner /bəˈɡɪnɚ/ /bɪˈɡɪnə/ beginners n
beginneling beginnelinge beginner
Someone who is just starting at something, or has only recently started.
starter
Someone who sets something in motion.

beginner's luck n
beginnersgeluk
Good luck supposedly enjoyed during a beginner's first attempt.

beginning /bɪˈɡɪn.ɪŋ/ beginnings n
begin
(uncountable) The act of doing that which begins anything; commencement of an action, state, or space of time; entrance into being or upon a course; the first act, effort, or state of a succession of acts or states.
That which is begun; a rudiment or element.
The initial portion of some extended thing.
begin aanvang
That which begins or originates something; the source or first cause.

begird v
omringen omsingelen
(transitive, archaic) To bind with a band or girdle; to gird.

begonia /bəˈɡoʊni.ə/ /bəˈɡəʊniː.ə/ begonias n
begonia
Any plant of the large genus of Begonia.

begrudge /bɪˈɡɹʌd͡ʒ/ v
benijden
To grudge about or over; be envious or covetous.

beguile /bɪˈɡaɪl/ v
bedriegen misleiden
(transitive) To deceive or delude (using guile).
verrukken vervoeren
(transitive) To charm, delight or captivate.

beguiling more beguiling most beguiling adj
verleidelijk
That beguiles or beguile.

beguinage beguinages n
begijnhof
A walled community of small houses occupied by the Beguines.

beguine /beɪˈɡiːn/ /bə.ˈɡiːn/ beguines n
beguine
A ballroom dance, similar to a slow rumba, originally from French West Indies and popularized abroad largely through the song "Begin the Beguine"; the music for the dance.

behave /bəˈheɪv/ /bɪˈheɪv/ v
gedragen
(intransitive) To act, conduct oneself in a specific manner; used with an adverbial of manner.
(intransitive) To act in a polite or proper way.

behavior /bɪˈheɪvjə/ /bɪˈheɪvjɚ/ behaviors n
gedrag gedragingen
(countable, uncountable) The way a living creature behaves or acts generally.
(uncountable) The way a device or system operates.

behaviorism behaviorisms n
behaviorisme
An approach to psychology focusing on observable behavior which, generally assuming that behavior is determined by the environment and denying any independent significance for mind, largely ignores any pathophysiological processes which may, or may not, underlie subjective, behavioral phenomena.

behead /bɪˈhɛd/ v
onthoofden
(transitive) To deliberately remove the head of; to cut off (someone's) head.

beheading beheadings n
onthoofding
An instance of a person being beheaded.

behest /biˈhest/ /biˈhɛst/ /bɪˈhest/ /bɪˈhɛst/ behests n
bevel opdracht
A command, bidding; sometimes also, an authoritative request; now usually in the phrase at the behest of. [from 12th c.]

behind /bəˈhaɪnd/ /bɪˈhaɪnd/ /ˈbiːˌhaɪnd/ behinds n
achtereind achtereinde achterkant achterzijde
The rear, back-end.
achterwerk achterste achterhand
(informal) The buttocks, bottom, butt.

behind /bəˈhaɪnd/ /bɪˈhaɪnd/ /ˈbiːˌhaɪnd/ preposition
achter na achteraan
At or to the back or far side of.
na
After in physical progress or distance.
After in time.
Less forward or advanced than; after.
achter
In support of.

behind bars
achter de tralies
(figuratively, idiomatic) In jail, in prison.

behind closed doors
achter gesloten deuren binnenskamers
(idiomatic) In private; in one's private life; lacking (normal) public disclosure, in camera.

behind every successful man there stands a woman /bə-/ /bɪˈhaɪnd ˌɛvɹi səkˈsɛsfl̩ ˈmæn ðɛə ˈstændz ə ˈwʊmən/ /bɪˈhaɪnd ˌɛvɹi səkˈsɛsfl̩ ˈmæn ðɛɚ ˈstændz ə ˈwʊmən/ proverb
achter elke grote man staat een vrouw
A man’s achievements are made possible by the support and work of their wife or female partner.

behind the scenes /bəˈhaɪnd ðə siːnz/ /bɪˈhaɪnd ðə siːnz/
achter de coulissen achter de schermen
(idiomatic, figurative) In secret; out of public view.

behind the times
achterhaald gedateerd ouderwets verouderd
(idiomatic) Out of date; old-fashioned; obsolete; outmoded; outdated.

behold /bɪˈhoʊld/ /bɪˈhəʊld/ interjection
ziedaar ziehier

behold /bɪˈhoʊld/ /bɪˈhəʊld/ v
aanschouwen
To look at or see (someone or something), especially appreciatively; to descry, to look upon.

beholden /bɪˈhoʊldən/ /bɪˈhəʊldən/ adj
schatplichtig verplicht
(usually with 'to') Obligated to provide, display, or do something for another; indebted, obliged.

behove /biˈhoʊv/ /bɪˈhəʊv/ v
betamen pаssen
(transitive, formal) To befit, to suit.

beige /ˈbeɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈbeɪʒ/ beiges n
beige
A slightly yellowish gray colour, as that of unbleached wool.

being /ˈbiŋ/ /ˈbiɪŋ/ /ˈbiːŋ/ /ˈbiːɪŋ/ beings n
wezen
A living creature.
bestaan
The state or fact of existence, consciousness, or life, or something in such a state.

belated /bɪˈleɪtɪd/ more belated most belated adj
laattijdig verlaat
Later in relation to the proper time something should have happened.

belay /bɪˈleɪ/ /ˈbiːleɪ/ v
zekeren
(transitive, climbing) To handle a climbing rope to prevent (a climber) from falling to the ground.

belay device belay devices n
zekerapparaat zekeringsapparaat zekeringstoestel zekertoestel
(climbing) a mechanical piece of climbing equipment used to control a rope during belaying

belch /ˈbɛltʃ/ belches n
boer
An instance of belching; the sound that it makes.

belch /ˈbɛltʃ/ v
boer boeren laten
(ambitransitive) To expel (gas) from the stomach through the mouth; especially, to do so loudly.

beleaguer /bəˈliː.ɡə/ /bɪˈli.ɡɚ/ /bɪˈliː.ɡə/ v
belegeren
To besiege; to surround with troops.
belagen
To vex, harass, or beset.

beleaguered /bɪˈliːɡəd/ more beleaguered most beleaguered adj
aangeslagen
(figurative) Beset by trouble or difficulty.

belfry /ˈbɛlfɹi/ belfries n
belfort klokkentoren
(architecture) A tower or steeple typically containing bells, especially as part of a church.
belfort
(obsolete) An alarm-tower; a watchtower possibly containing an alarm-bell.

belie /biˈlaɪ/ /bəˈlaɪ/ /bɪˈlaɪ/ v
verloochenen
(transitive) To contradict, to show (something) to be false. [from 17th c.]

belief /bəˈliːf/ /bɪˈliːf/ beliefs n
geloof
Mental acceptance of a claim as true.
(countable) Something believed.
(uncountable) The quality or state of believing.
(uncountable) Religious faith.
(in the plural) One's religious or moral convictions.

believability n
geloofwaardigheid
The state or quality of being believable.

believe /bi-/ /bə-/ /bɪˈliv/ /bɪˈliːv/ v
geloven denken
(transitive) To accept as true, particularly without absolute certainty (i.e., as opposed to knowing).
geloven
(transitive) To accept that someone is telling the truth.
geloven denken geloven in in
(intransitive) To have religious faith; to believe in a greater truth.
geloven in
To ascribe existence to.
To believe that (something) is right or desirable.
To have confidence in the ability or power of.

believe one's ears v
zijn oren niet geloven
(idiom, chiefly in the negative) To believe that something which one hears is truly the case.

believer /bɪˈlivɚ/ /bɪˈliːvə/ believers n
gelovige
A person who believes; especially regarding religion.

belittle /bɪˈlɪt.əl/ v
kleineren afkraken
(transitive) To knowingly say that something is smaller or less important than it actually is, especially as a way of showing contempt or deprecation. [from 1782]

belittlement belittlements n
kleinering
an act of belittling

bell /bɛl/ bells n
klok bel
A percussive instrument made of metal or other hard material, typically but not always in the shape of an inverted cup with a flared rim, which resonates when struck.
belletje bel
(chiefly, British, informal) A telephone call.
bel
A signal at a school that tells the students when a class is starting or ending.

bell /bɛl/ v
balken loeien
(intransitive) To bellow or roar.

bell buoy bell buoys n
belboei
A buoy on which is mounted a bell with four clappers, hung inside an iron cage, which is rung by the motion of the waves

bell curve bell curves n
gausscurve
(mathematics) The bell-shaped curve that is typical of the normal distribution. [from 1919]

bell pepper bell peppers n
paprika Spaanse peper
(North America, Philippines) Capsicum annuum, an edible spicy-sweet fruit, originating in the New World.

bell ringer bell ringers n
klokkenluider
A person, especially one of a group, who rings bells.

bell the cat v
de kat de bel aanbinden
(idiomatic) To undertake a dangerous action in the service of a group.

bell-gable bell-gables n
klokkengevel
(architecture) An element crowning the upper end of the wall of a church and in which a bell is hung, usually in lieu of a campanile or bell tower.

bell-pull bell-pulls n
schellekoord
A handle attached to a rope that rings a bell.

belles-lettres /ˌbɛlˈlɛtɹ(ə)/ n
bellettrie
(archaic) Literature, particularly light compositions valued for their aesthetic properties.

belletrist belletrists n
bellettrist
A person who writes or is concerned with belles-lettres

bellflower bellflowers n
klokje
Any flowering plants in the genus Campanula.
Flowering plants in the genera, Campanulastrum, Codonopsis, or Platycodon, in the family Campanulaceae.

bellicose /ˈbɛləkoʊs/ /ˈbɛlɪkoʊs/ more bellicose most bellicose adj
vechtlustig
Warlike in nature; aggressive; hostile.
strijdlustig
Showing or having the impulse to be combative.

belligerent /bəˈlɪdʒ.(ə).ɹənt/ /bəˈlɪd͡ʒ.ə.ɹənt/ more belligerent most belligerent adj
belligerent oorlogvoerend
Engaged in warfare, warring.
oorlogszuchtig
Eager to go to war, warlike.
krijg oorlog
Of or pertaining to war.
strijdlustig vijandig
(by extension) Aggressively hostile, eager to fight.

belligerent /bəˈlɪdʒ.(ə).ɹənt/ /bəˈlɪd͡ʒ.ə.ɹənt/ belligerents n
belligerent oorlogvoerende partij
A state or other armed participant in warfare

bellow /ˈbɛloʊ/ /ˈbɛləʊ/ v
brullen
To make a loud, deep, hollow noise like the roar of an angry bull.
To shout in a deep voice.

bellows /ˈbɛl.oʊz/ /ˈbɛl.əs/ /ˈbɛl.əʊz/ bellows n
blaasbalg
A device for delivering pressurized air in a controlled quantity to a controlled location. At its most simple terms a bellows is a container which is deformable in such a way as to alter its volume which has an outlet or outlets where one wishes to blow air.

bells and whistles n
toeters en bellen
(idiomatic) Extra features added for show rather than function; fancy additions or features.

bellwether /ˈbɛlwɛðə/ /ˈbɛlwɛðɚ/ bellwethers n
belhamel
The leading sheep of a flock, having a bell hung round its neck.
trendsetter
(figuratively) Anything that indicates future trends.
(finance, figuratively) A stock or bond that is widely believed to be an indicator of the overall market's condition.

belly /ˈbɛli/ bellies n
buik
The abdomen, especially a fat one.

belly dance belly dances n
buikdans oriëntaalse dans
A form of dance originating in the Middle East and characterized by movements of the torso.

belly dance v
buikdansen
To perform a belly dance.

belly dancer belly dancers n
buikdanser buikdanseres
One who performs a belly dance.

bellyache /ˈbɛliˌeɪk/ bellyaches n
buikpijn
Any pain in the belly, stomach, or abdomen.

bellyache /ˈbɛliˌeɪk/ v
flauw doen zeuren
To unnecessarily complain or whine, often about simple matters.

bellyaching bellyachings n
gejammer gezeur
Whining and complaining, often contrived to evoke pity or shirk responsibility.

belong /bɪˈlɑŋ/ /bɪˈlɒŋ/ /bɪˈlɔŋ/ v
behoren horen thuishoren
(of a person) To be accepted in a group.
bij horen thuishoren
(followed by to) To be a part of a group.
horen thuishoren
(intransitive) To have its proper place.
aan bij horen iemand toebehoren van
(intransitive, followed by to) To be part of, or the property of.
bij horen iemand
(intransitive, followed by to) To be the spouse or partner of.
behoren tot
(intransitive, set theory) (followed by to) To be an element of (a set). The symbol \in means belongs to.

beloved /bɪˈlʌvd/ /bɪˈlʌvɪd/ more beloved most beloved adj
bemind geliefd lief welbemind
Much loved, dearly loved.

beloved /bɪˈlʌvd/ /bɪˈlʌvɪd/ beloveds n
beminde geliefde
Someone who is loved; something that is loved.

belovedness n
geliefdheid
The state or condition of being beloved.

below /bɪˈloʊ/ /bɪˈləʊ/ adv
beneden
In or to a lower place.

below /bɪˈloʊ/ /bɪˈləʊ/ preposition
onder
Lower in spatial position than.
Lower than in value, price, rank, concentration, etc.

below average more below average most below average adj
benedengemiddeld ondergemiddeld

below the belt /bəˈloʊ ðə bɛlt/ /bɪˈləʊ ðiː bɛlt/
onder de gordel
(boxing) Of a punch, landing illegally, below the opponent's waist.
(by extension, idiomatic) Unfair; dirty; not according to the generally accepted rules.

belt /bɛlt/ belts n
riem gordel veiligheidsgordel
A band used as a restraint for safety purposes, such as a seat belt.
riem
A band that is used in a machine to help transfer motion or power.
dreun klap oplawaai slag
A powerful blow, often made with a fist or heavy object.
gordel
(usually, capitalized) A geographical region known for a particular product, feature or demographic (Corn Belt, Bible Belt, Black Belt, Green Belt).
riem gordel ceintuur broeksband
(baseball) The part of the strike zone at the height of the batter's waist.

belt /bɛlt/ v
omgeven omgorden omringen omzomen
(transitive) To encircle.
(transitive) To hit with a belt.
(transitive) To drink quickly, often in gulps.
(transitive, colloquial) To hit someone or something.
(transitive, baseball) To hit a pitched ball a long distance, usually for a home run.
(intransitive) To move very fast.
insnoeren omgeven omgorden omringen omzomen
(transitive) To fasten a belt on.
insnoeren omgeven omgorden omringen omzomen van de riem geven
(transitive) To invest (a person) with a belt as part of a formal ceremony such as knighthood.
brullen omgeven omgorden omringen omzomen
(transitive, informal, normally belt out) To scream or sing in a loud manner.

beluga /bəˈluɡə/ /bəˈluːɡə/ belugas n
beloega witte dolfijn
A cetacean, Delphinapterus leucas, found in the Arctic Ocean.

bemuse /bəˈmjuːz/ /bɪˈmjuːz/ v
in de war brengen verbijsteren verwarren
(transitive) To confuse or bewilder.

bemused /bɪˈmjuːzd/ more bemused most bemused adj
in de war gebracht verbijsterd verward
perplexed and bewildered

bemusement bemusements n
bezorgdheid
The state of being bemused.

bename v
benoemen benamen namen vernoemen
(transitive) To name; give a name (to); mention by name; nominate; denominate; call.

bench /bɛntʃ/ /bɛnt͡ʃ/ /bɛnʃ/ benches n
bank zitbank
(government) A long seat for politicians in a parliamentary chamber.
bank
(sports) The place where players (substitutes) and coaches sit when not playing.
halterbank
A horizontal padded surface, usually adjustable in height and inclination and often with attached weight rack, used for proper posture during exercise.

bench /bɛntʃ/ /bɛnt͡ʃ/ /bɛnʃ/ v
naar de zijlijn verwijzen
(transitive, sports) To remove a player from play.
opdrukken
(transitive, and, intransitive, colloquial) To lift by bench pressing

bench grinder bench grinders n
slijpmachine tafelslijpmachine
A grinder, typically with a pair of grinding wheels (one at each end of the motor shaft) that is designed to be permanently mounted on a workbench.

benchmark /ˈbɛn(t)ʃmɑːk/ benchmarks n
ijkpunt maatstaf
A standard by which something is evaluated or measured.

bend /bɛnd/ /bɪnd/ bends n
bocht
A curve.
verbindingsknoop
Any of the various knots which join the ends of two lines.
schuinbalk
(heraldiccharge) One of the honourable ordinaries formed by two diagonal lines drawn from the dexter chief to the sinister base; it generally occupies a fifth part of the shield if uncharged, but if charged one third.

bend /bɛnd/ /bɪnd/ v
buigen plooien
(intransitive) To become curved.
afbuigen buigen draaien gaan
(transitive) To cause to change direction.
onderwerpen
(transitive) To force to submit.
buigen onderwerpen bevestigen knopen plooien vastmaken
(transitive, nautical) To tie, as in securing a line to a cleat; to shackle a chain to an anchor; make fast.
buigen corrigeren
(transitive, music) To smoothly change the pitch of a note.
buigen
(intransitive, nautical) To swing the body when rowing.

bend down v
bukken
To bend one's legs while upright to get to a lower position.

bend over v
bukken
To bend one's upper body forward and down while standing or kneeling.

bend sinister bends sinister n
schuinstreep sinister
(heraldiccharge) A diagonal band on a coat of arms going from the sinister chief (the viewer's top right) to the dexter base, sometimes held to indicate bastardy.

bend someone's ear v
iemand de oren van het hoofd kletsen
(idiomatic) To bore; to talk too long, especially to one particular person.

bend the truth v
de waarheid verdraaien
(idiomatic) To change or leave out certain facts of a story or situation, generally in order to elicit a specific response in the audience.

bender /ˈbɛndə/ /ˈbɛndɚ/ benders n
buigtang
A device to aid bending of pipes to a specific angle.
zuippartij boemelpartij doorzakfeestje
(slang) A bout of heavy drinking.
nicht poot
(chiefly, UK, slang, derogatory) A homosexual man.

beneath /bɪˈniːθ/ adv
onder beneden
Below or underneath.

beneath /bɪˈniːθ/ preposition
onder
Below.
In a position that is lower in rank, dignity, etc.
Covered up or concealed by something.

benedictional benedictionals n
benedictionale
a book of benedictions.

benefactive case benefactive cases n
benefactief
(grammatical case) A case used to indicate beneficiary, or the receiver of the benefit. It corresponds roughly to the English prepositions for, for the benefit of, in the interests of, intended for, and on behalf of.

benefactor /ˈbɛnəˌfaktə/ /ˈbɛnəˌfæktɚ/ benefactoress benefactors benefactress benefactrix n
weldoener
Somebody who gives a gift, often money to a charity.

beneficial /ˌbɛnəˈfɪʃəl/ more beneficial most beneficial adj
gunstig
Helpful or good to something or someone.

beneficiary /bɛn.əˈfɪʃ.iˌɚ.i/ /ˌbɛn.əˈfɪʃ.əɹ.i/ /ˌbɛn.ɪˈfɪʃ.əɹ.i/ /ˌbɛn.ɪˈfɪʃ.ɚ.i/ beneficiaries n
begunstigde
(especially, trust law) One who benefits from the distribution, especially out of a trust or estate.

benefit /ˈbɛn.ə.fɪt/ /ˈbɛn.ɪ.fɪt/ benefits n
voordeel nut
An advantage; help or aid from something.
uitkering subsidie
(insurance) A payment made in accordance with an insurance policy or a public assistance scheme.
benefiet benefietconcert
An event, such as a theatrical performance, given to raise funds for some cause.

benefit of the doubt benefits of the doubt n
voordeel van de twijfel
A favorable judgement given in the absence of full evidence.

benevolence /bəˈnɛvələns/ benevolences n
welwillendheid gulheid
(uncountable) Disposition to do good.

benevolent /bəˈnɛvələnt/ more benevolent most benevolent adj
welwillend goedaardig
Having a disposition to do good.
liefdadig
Possessing or manifesting love for mankind.
altruïstisch
Altruistic, charitable, good, just and fair.

benign /bɪˈnaɪn/ benigner benignest more benign most benign adj
goedaardig
Kind; gentle; mild.
(medicine) Not posing any serious threat to health; not particularly aggressive or recurrent.

bent /bɛnt/ benter bentest more bent most bent adj
gebogen
(Of something that is usually straight) Folded, dented.
met de zinnen gezet op
Determined or insistent.

bent /bɛnt/ bents n
aanleg
An inclination or talent.
A predisposition to act or react in a particular way.

bentgrass bentgrasses n
struisgras
Any of numerous reedy grass species of the genus Agrostis.

benthic /ˈbɛnθɪk/ adj
benthonisch
Pertaining to the benthos; living on the seafloor, as opposed to floating in the ocean.

bentonite bentonites n
bentoniet

bentsh /bɛnt͡ʃ/ v
bensjen
(Judaism) To recite the Birkat Hamazon.

benumbed more benumbed most benumbed adj
gevoelloos
Lacking sensation; numb.
versuft
Lacking emotion or interest; dulled.

benzene /ˈbɛnziːn/ benzenes n
benzeen
(organic compound) An aromatic hydrocarbon of formula C6H6 whose structure consists of a ring of alternate single and double bonds.

benzene ring benzene rings n
benzeenring
(organic chemistry) The arrangement of six carbon atoms in a ring, joined by alternating single- and double bonds, that is present in many organic compounds.

benzoic acid n
benzoëzuur benzeencarbonzuur
(carboxylic acid) A white crystalline organic acid, C6H5COOH; the simplest aromatic carboxylic acid; used as a food preservative and in many other industrial applications.

bepowder v
bepoederen poederen
(transitive, obsolete) To sprinkle or cover with powder; to powder.

bequeath /bɪˈkwiːð/ /bɪˈkwiːθ/ v
nalaten legateren overdragen
(legal) To give or leave by will; to give by testament.
doorgeven overleveren
To hand down; to transmit.
aanbieden
To give; to offer; to commit.

berceuse /bɛɹˈsuz/ berceuses n
berceuse
(music) A composition that resembles a lullaby, often in 6/8 time.

bereave /bɪˈɹiːv/ v
beroven ontnemen
(transitive) To take away someone or something that is important or close; deprive.

bereavement bereavements n
beroving sterfgeval verlies
The state of being bereaved; deprivation; especially the loss of a relative by death.

berestology /ˌbɛɹəsˈtɑləd͡ʒi/ /ˌbɛɹəsˈtɒləd͡ʒi/ n
berestologie
(palaeography) The scientific study of birchbark manuscripts.

beret /bəˈɹeɪ/ /ˈbɛɹeɪ/ berets n
baret
A type of round, brimless cap with a soft top and a headband to secure it to the head; usually culturally associated with France.

bergshrund bergshrunds n
gletsjerspleet
(geology) A large crack or crevasse in a glacier where the glacier is pulling away from the mountain.

beriberi beriberis n
beriberi rijstziekte
(pathology) An ailment caused by a deficiency of thiamine (vitamin B1), leading to lethargy and organ complications.

berkelium /bɜːɹˈkiːliəm/ /ˈbɜːɹkliəm/ n
berkelium
A transuranic chemical element (symbol Bk) with an atomic number of 97.

berm /bɜː(ɹ)m/ berms n
berm
(Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Zealand) A strip of land between a street and sidewalk.

berry /ˈbɛɹ.i/ berries n
bes
A small succulent fruit, of any one of many varieties.
(botany) A soft fruit which develops from a single ovary and contains seeds not encased in pits.

berserk /-ˈsɜːk/ /-ˈzɚk/ /bəˈsɚk/ /bəˈzɜːk/ /bɚˈsɚk/ /bɜː-/ /ˈbɚˌsɚk/ /ˈbɜːsɜːk/ more berserk most berserk adj
doorgedraaid geflipt
Furiously, injuriously, or maniacally violent or out of control.

berserker /-ˈsɜːkə/ /bəˈzɜːkə/ /bɚˈzɚkɚ/ /bɜː-/ /ˈbɚˌsɚkɚ/ /ˈbɜːsɜːkə/ berserkers n
berserker
(historical) A Norse warrior who purportedly fought in a trance-like frenzy; a berserk.

berth /bɜːθ/ /bɝθ/ berths n
kooi
A fixed bunk for sleeping (in caravans, trains, etc).
ligplaats
A space for a ship to moor or a vehicle to park.

berth /bɜːθ/ /bɝθ/ v
aanleggen aanmeren
(astronautics) To use a device to bring a spaceship into its berth/dock

beryllium /bəˈɹɪl.i.əm/ berylliums n
beryllium
The chemical element (symbol Be) with an atomic number of 4; a soft silvery-white low density alkaline earth metal with specialist industrial applications.

beseech /bɪˈsiːt͡ʃ/ v
smeken bezweren bidden
to request or beg for

beside /biˈsaɪd/ /bəˈsaɪd/ /bɪˈsaɪd/ /bɪˈsʌɪd/ preposition
naast
Next to; at the side of.
Not relevant to.

besides /biˈsaɪdz/ /bəˈsaɪdz/ /bɪˈsaɪdz/ adv
bovendien daarbij daarenboven
(conjunctive) Also; in addition.
bovendien daarnaast voorts
(conjunctive) Used to emphasize an additional point, especially an important or stronger reason; moreover; furthermore.
behalve dat daarbuiten daarnaast
Otherwise; else.

besides /biˈsaɪdz/ /bəˈsaɪdz/ /bɪˈsaɪdz/ preposition
naast
In addition to.
behalve
Other than; except for; instead of.

besiege /bəˈsiːd͡ʒ/ v
belegeren
(transitive) To beset or surround with armed forces for the purpose of compelling to surrender, to lay siege to, beleaguer.
belagen
to assail or ply, as with requests or demands.

besing v
bezingen
(transitive) To sing of or sing about; celebrate in song or poetry; sing the praises of; praise; laud.

besmirch /bɪˈsmɜːtʃ/ /bɪˈsmɝːt͡ʃ/ v
besmeuren
(transitive, literary) To make dirty.
bezoedelen bekladden
(transitive) To tarnish something, especially someone's reputation.

besom /ˈbiː.zəm/ besoms n
bezem
A broom made from a bundle of twigs tied onto a shaft.

bespeak /bɪˈspiːk/ v
bespreken
(transitive, formal, or, archaic) To speak about; tell of; relate; discuss.

bespectacled /bɪˈspɛktəkəld/ more bespectacled most bespectacled adj
bebrild
Wearing spectacles (glasses).

bespoke /bəˈspoʊk/ /bɪˈspəʊk/ adj
op maat gemaakt
Individually or custom-made.

best /ˈbɛst/ v
overmeesteren overwinnen slaan verslaan
(transitive) To beat in a contest.

best man best men n
getuige voor de bruidegom
The primary attendant to the groom in a wedding ceremony.

best regards n
met vriendelijke groeten
(idiomatic) Used as a polite closing of a letter

bestiality /ˈbistiˌælɪti/ /ˈbɛstʃəlˌlɪtɪ/ /ˌbist͡ʃiˈælɪti/ /ˌbɛst͡ʃiˈælɪti/ bestialities n
bestialiteit
Sexual activity between a human and another animal species.

bestiary /ˈbiːstiˌɛri/ /ˈbɛstiˌɛri/ bestiaries n
bestiarium
A medieval treatise of various real or imaginary animals.

bestow /bɪˈstoʊ/ /bɪˈstəʊ/ v
toekennen schenken
To impart (something) gratuitously; to present (something) to someone or something, especially as a gift or an honour; to confer, to give.

bestseller bestsellers n
bestseller succesboek
A book or other product that has sold in large numbers.

bet /ˈbɛt/ bets n
weddenschap
A wager, an agreement between two parties that a stake (usually money) will be paid by the loser to the winner (the winner being the one who correctly forecast the outcome of an event).
waarschijnlijkheid
Indicating a degree of certainty, or that something can be relied upon.

bet /ˈbɛt/ v
wedden gokken
To stake or pledge upon the outcome of an event; to wager.
er op kunnen rekenen er van op aan kunnen
To be sure of something; to be able to count on something.

beta /ˈbeɪtə/ /ˈbiːtə/ /ˈbɛtə/ adj
bèta
(of a person, object or action) Associated with the beta male/female archetype.

beta /ˈbeɪtə/ /ˈbiːtə/ /ˈbɛtə/ betas n
bèta
The second letter of the Greek alphabet (Β, β), preceded by alpha (Α, α) and followed by gamma, (Γ, γ). In modern Greek it represents the voiced labiodental fricative sound of v found in the English words have and vase.

betel /ˈbiːtəl/ betels n
betel
the seed of the betel palm, Areca catechu: the betel nut

betony /ˈbɛtəni/ betonies n
betonie
Stachys officinalis (syn. Betonica officinalis, an herb used in traditional European medicine.

betray /bəˈtɹeɪ/ /bɪˈtɹeɪ/ v
verraden in de steek laten
(transitive) To deliver into the hands of an enemy by treachery or fraud, in violation of trust; to give up treacherously or faithlessly.
verraden bedriegen onthullen verspreken
(transitive) To prove faithless or treacherous to, as to a trust or one who trusts; to be false to; to deceive.
verraden
(transitive) To violate the confidence of, by disclosing a secret, or that which one is bound in honor not to make known.

betroth /bəˈtɹoʊð/ /bəˈtɹəʊð/ v
verloven
To promise to give in marriage.
zich verloven
To promise to take (as a future spouse); to plight one's troth to.

betrothal /bəˈtɹoʊ.ðəl/ /bəˈtɹəʊ.ðəl/ betrothals n
verloving ondertrouw
The fact of being betrothed; a mutual promise, engagement, or contract for a future marriage between two people.

betrothed /bɪˈtɹəʊðd/ /bɪˈtɹəʊθt/ betrotheds n
verloofd
One who is betrothed, i.e. a fiancé or fiancée.

better /ˈbɛtə/ /ˈbɛtəɹ/ [ˈbeɾɐ] [ˈbeɾə] [ˈbeʔə] [ˈbɛtʰə] [ˈbɛtʰɚ~ˈbɛθ̠ɚ~ˈbɛt̪ɚ] [ˈbɛɾɚ] [ˈbɛʔɚ~ˈbɛʔəɾ] adj
beter
Healed or recovered from an injury or illness.

better /ˈbɛtə/ /ˈbɛtəɹ/ [ˈbeɾɐ] [ˈbeɾə] [ˈbeʔə] [ˈbɛtʰə] [ˈbɛtʰɚ~ˈbɛθ̠ɚ~ˈbɛt̪ɚ] [ˈbɛɾɚ] [ˈbɛʔɚ~ˈbɛʔəɾ] adv
beter
(colloquial, _, shortening) Had better.

better dead than red proverb
beter dood dan rood
(, politics) It is preferable to be deceased than to be a Communist or ruled by Communists.

better half better halves n
betere helft
A person's spouse or lover, most commonly a man's wife.

better late than never adv
beter laat dan nooit
It is s better to do something late, than to never do it at all.

between /bəˈtwin/ /bɪˈtwin/ /bɪˈtwiːn/ [bɪˈtʰwin] preposition
tussen
In the position or interval that separates (two things), or intermediate in quantity or degree. (See Usage notes below.)
In transit from (one to the other, or connecting places).
One of (representing a choice).
onder ons gezegd en gezwegen tussen
Shared in confidence.
onder
Combined (by effort or ownership).

between a rock and a hard place
tussen pest en cholera
(idiomatic) Having the choice between two unpleasant or distasteful options; in a predicament or quandary.

between you and me
onder ons gezegd
In confidence; used to impose an obligation to keep something being discussed secret.

betwixt /bɪˈtwɪkst/ preposition
tussen
(literary, or, archaic) Between.

bevel /ˈbɛv.əl/ bevels n
kartelen
An edge that is canted, one that is not a 90-degree angle; a chamfer.

beverage /ˈbɛv(ə)ɹɪd͡ʒ/ beverages n
drank drankje
(mostly, North America) A liquid to consume; a drink, such as tea, coffee, liquor, beer, milk, juice, or soft drinks, usually excluding water.
(Britain, slang, archaic) (A gift of) drink money.

bevy /ˈbɛvi/ bevies n
zwerm schare vlucht
(collective) A small group of persons, especially of girls and women.
hoop schare troep
(collective) A large group or collection.

bewail /bɪˈweɪl/ v
betreuren
To wail over; to feel or express deep sorrow for

beware of the dog phraseologicalUnit
pas op voor de hond
(This entry is a translation hub.)

bewildered /bəˈwɪldəd/ /bəˈwɪldɚd/ more bewildered most bewildered adj
verbijsterd
Baffled, confused, mystified, at a loss, not thinking clearly, or uncertain.

bewildering /bɪˈwɪldəɹɪŋ/ /bɪˈwɪldɹɪŋ/ more bewildering most bewildering adj
duizelingwekkend verbijsterend verbluffend verwarrend
Very baffling, confusing, or perplexing, often due to a very large choice being available.

bewilderment /bɪˈwɪldəmənt/ /bɪˈwɪldəɹmənt/ bewilderments n
verbijstering
The state of being bewildered.

bewitch /bəˈwɪt͡ʃ/ v
betoveren
(transitive) To cast a spell upon.

beyond /biˈ(j)ɑnd/ /bɪˈjɒnd/ /bɪˈjɛnd/ preposition
verder weg dan voorbij
Further away than.

beyond a shadow of a doubt
ongetwijfeld zonder twijfel
Without any doubt or hesitation at all.

beyond the pale /biˌ(j)ɑnd ðə ˈpeɪl/ /bɪˌjɒnd ðə ˈpeɪl/
over de grens
(idiomatic) Of a person or their behaviour: outside the bounds of what is acceptable, or regarded as good judgment, morality, ethics, etc.

bezel /ˈbɛz.əl/ bezels n
montuur vatting
The rim and flange which encompasses and fastens a jewel or other object, such as the crystal of a watch, in the cavity in which it is set.

bi /baɪ/ adj
bi
(LGBT, slang) Bisexual.

bi- /baɪ-/ /bɪ-/ prefix
bi- dubbel- twee-
two, paired, both

bi-curious /baiˈkjɚ.i.jɪs/ /bʌɪˈkjɔː.ɹɪəs/ /bʌɪˈkjʊə.ɹɪəs/ more bi-curious most bi-curious adj
bischierig
(LGBT) Interested in having relationships with both men and women, curious about one's potential bisexuality; especially, of heterosexual people, considering a first sexual experience with a member of the same sex.

biannual /baɪˈænjuəl/ /bʌɪˈanjuːəl/ adj
halfjaarlijks
Occurring twice a year; semiannual.

bias /ˈbaɪəs/ biases biasses n
vooringenomenheid vooroordeel neiging
(countable, uncountable) Inclination towards something.
voormagnetisatie voorspanning
(electronics) A voltage or current applied to an electronic device, such as a transistor electrode, to move its operating point to a desired part of its transfer function.

biased /ˈbaɪəst/ more biased most biased adj
partijdig
Exhibiting bias; prejudiced.

biathlon /-lɒn/ /baɪˈæθlən/ /baɪˈæθˌlɑn/ biathlons n
biatlon biathlon
(winter sports, uncountable) Racing combining cross-country skiing and rifle shooting; (countable) a particular instance of such a race.

bib /bɪb/ bibs n
slabbetje
An item of clothing for people (especially babies) tied around their neck to protect their clothes from getting dirty when eating.
borstje, salopette
The upper part of an apron or overalls.

bibimbap bibimbaps n
bibimbap
A Korean dish of white rice topped with vegetables, beef, a whole egg, and gochujang (chili pepper paste).

bible /ˈbaɪbəl/ bibles n
bijbel
(by extension) A comprehensive manual that describes something, or a publication with a loyal readership.

bible society bible societies n
Bijbelgenootschap
(Christianity) an organisation which promotes, distributes and, on occasion, translates the Holy Bible.

biblical /ˈbɪblɪkəl/ more biblical most biblical adj
Bijbels bijbels
Of or relating to the Bible.
bijbels Bijbels
In accordance with the teachings of the Bible (according to some interpretation of it).

bibliometric adj
bibliometrisch
Of or pertaining to bibliometrics.

bibliometrics n
bibliometrie
The statistical analysis of texts, especially of published literature and especially of reference citations as semantically important connections between articles.

bibliophile bibliophiles n
bibliofiel
One who loves books.

bicameral /bʌɪˈkaməɹəl/ adj
bikameraal tweekamerhig
Being or having a system with two, often unequal, chambers or compartments; of, signifying, relating to, or being the product of such a two-chambered system.
(government) Of, having, or relating to two separate legislative chambers or houses.

bicarbonate bicarbonates n
bicarbonaat
(chemistry) the univalent anion HCO3-; any salt of carbonic acid in which only one of the hydrogen atoms has been replaced. [from 1814]

biceps /ˈbaɪ.sɛps/ biceps bicepses n
biceps
(anatomy) Any muscle having two heads.
armbuigspier biceps elleboogbuiger
(informal) The upper arm, especially the collective muscles of the upper arm.

biceps brachii biceps brachii biceps brachiorum n
armbuigspier biceps elleboogbuiger
(anatomy) The flexor in the upper arm.

bicker /ˈbɪkə/ /ˈbɪkɚ/ v
bekvechten harrewarren kibbelen
To quarrel in a tiresome, insulting manner.

bickering v
gekrakeel
present participle of bicker

bicultural /baɪˈkəlt͡ʃ(ə)ɹəl/ /baɪˈkʌlt͡ʃ(ʊ)əɹəl/ /baɪˈkʌlt͡ʃɹ(ə)l/ more bicultural most bicultural adj
bicultureel
Adapted to two separate cultures.

bicultural /baɪˈkəlt͡ʃ(ə)ɹəl/ /baɪˈkʌlt͡ʃ(ʊ)əɹəl/ /baɪˈkʌlt͡ʃɹ(ə)l/ biculturals n
bicultureel
A person belonging to two cultures.

bicycle /ˈbaɪsɪk(ə)l/ /ˈbʌɪsɪkəl/ bicycles n
cyclo-
fiets rijwiel velo
A vehicle that has two wheels, one behind the other, a steering handle, and a saddle seat or seats and is usually propelled by the action of a rider’s feet upon pedals.

bicycle /ˈbaɪsɪk(ə)l/ /ˈbʌɪsɪkəl/ v
fietsen wielrennen
(ambitransitive) To travel or exercise using a bicycle.
(television, historical, transitive) To physically ship (a recorded programme) to another broadcasting entity.

bicycle bridge bicycle bridges n
fietsbrug
A bridge specifically for cyclists.

bicycle helmet bicycle helmets n
fietshelm
A helmet intended to be worn while riding a bicycle.

bicycle lane bicycle lanes n
fietsstrook
A lane of a roadway designated for use by cyclists.

bicycle path bicycle paths n
fietspad
A path, segregated from other traffic, for the use of riders of bicycles

bicycle pump bicycle pumps n
fietspomp
A handheld pump used to inflate the tyres of bicycles.

bicycle roundabout bicycle roundabouts n
fietsrotonde
A roundabout specifically for cyclists.

bicycle stand bicycle stands n
fietsenrek
A device to which bicycles may be securely attached while not in use.

bicycle touring n
fietstoerisme
Touring on a bicycle. (This entry is a translation hub.)

bicycle tourist n
fietstoerist vakantiefietser
A person who travels for fun on a bicycle. (This entry is a translation hub.)

bid /bɪd/ bids n
bod
An offer at an auction, or to carry out a piece of work.

bid /bɪd/ v
gebieden gelasten
(transitive) To issue a command; to tell.
bieden
(intransitive) To make an offer to pay or accept a certain price.
(transitive) To offer as a price.
uitnodigen
(transitive) To invite; to summon.
bidden
(transitive) To utter a greeting or salutation.

bidding price bidding prices n
biedprijs verkoopprijs
(finance) A price offered by a buyer/bidder when he or she buys a good.

bide one's time v
de kans afwachten
(intransitive, idiomatic) To wait, especially for a suitable opportunity.

bident bidents n
tweetand
A form of spear having two prongs.

bidet /bɪˈdeɪ/ /ˈbiːdeɪ/ bidets n
bidet
A low-mounted plumbing fixture or type of sink intended for washing the external genitalia and the anus.

bidirectional /ˌbaɪ.dɪˈɹɛk.ʃə.nəl, -daɪ-/ adj
bidirectioneel tweerichtings-
Moving in two directions (usually opposite).
Operating or functioning in two directions (usually opposite).

bidon /-dɒ̃/ /ˈbidɑn/ /ˈbiːdɒn/ bidons n
bidon
A bottle or flask for holding a beverage such as water or wine; (specifically, sports) a water bottle which can be squeezed to squirt the beverage out of the nozzle, especially (cycling) one designed for mounting on a bicycle.

biennial /baɪˈɛn.i.əl/ adj
tweejaarlijks
Happening every two years.

bier /bɪə/ /bɪɚ/ biers n
baar lijkbaar
A litter to transport the corpse of a dead person.

bifurcation /ˌbaɪfəˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌbaɪfɚˈkeɪʃən/ bifurcations n
splitsing vertakking tweedeling
(biology) A division into two branches.
tweesprong vertakking bifurcatie
(by extension) Any place where one thing divides into two.
vertakking aftakking splitsen vertakken
The act of bifurcating; branching or dividing in two.
tak vertakking
Either of the forks or other branches resultant from such a division.
splitsing
(geography) A place where two roads, tributaries etc. part or meet.

big /bɪɡ/ bigger biggest adj
groot omvangrijk
Of great size, large.
volwassen
(informal) Adult; (of a child) older.

big bang big bangs n
oerknal
(astrophysics) An explosion giving rise to a universe.

big cheese big cheeses n
bobo bovenbaas hoge piet
(idiomatic) A very important figure, especially a high-ranking person in an organization.

big screen big screens n
grote scherm
The large viewing surface upon which films are projected in a cinema.

big spender big spenders n
patser
(idiomatic) One who frequently makes large purchases, especially of extravagant goods.

big toe big toes n
grote teen
(anatomy) The largest toe (usually) on each human foot (i.e. the toe closest to the other foot when the feet are flat on the ground, side by side, and the legs not crossed) or on a foot of certain other animals.

bigamist /ˈbɪɡəmɪst/ bigamists n
bigamist
One who practices bigamy.

bighead carp bighead carp bighead carps n
grootkopkarper
especially Hypophthalmichthys nobilis, the species reaching the largest size, native to east Asia.

bighorn sheep bighorn sheep n
dikhoornschaap
Certain North American species of sheep

bight /baɪt/ bights n
bocht
A corner, bend, or angle; a hollow
An area of sea lying between two promontories, larger than a bay, wider than a gulf
lus
A curve in a rope

bigot /ˈbɪɡət/ bigots n
fanaat fanate fanatiekeling onverdraagzame
kwezel
One who is narrow-mindedly devoted to their own ideas and groups, and intolerant of (people of) differing ideas, races, genders, religions, politics, etc.

bigoted /ˈbɪɡətɪd/ more bigoted most bigoted adj
onverdraagzaam sectair
Having the characteristics of a bigot; strongly prejudiced; forming opinions without just cause.

bigotry /ˈbɪɡ.ə.tɹi/ bigotries n
bigotterie fanatisme kwezelarij
Characteristic qualities of a bigot: (especially religious, anti-religious or racial) intolerant prejudice, opinionatedness, or fanaticism; fanatic intolerance.

bigwig /ˈbɪɡ.wɪɡ/ bigwigs n
bobo dikkop hoge ome
(jocular) A person of importance to a group or organization.

bijection /baɪˈd͡ʒɛk.ʃən/ bijections n
bijectie
(set theory) A one-to-one correspondence, a function which is both a surjection and an injection.

bijective adj
bijectief
(mathematics, of a map) Both injective and surjective.

bike /baɪk/ [bɐɪk] bikes n
fiets velo brommer motorfiets
(slang, derogatory) Ellipsis of village bike.

bike /baɪk/ [bɐɪk] v
fietsen wielrijden
(intransitive) To ride a bike.
toeren
(intransitive) To travel by bike.

bike ride bike rides n
fietstocht
(informal) A ride on a bicycle.

biker /ˈbajkɚ/ /ˈbaɪ̯kɚ/ /ˈbɑjkə/ bikers n
biker motorrijder motorrijdster
A person whose lifestyle is centered on motorcycles, sometimes a member of a motorcycle club.

bikini /bɪˈkiːni/ bikinis n
bikini
A brief bathing suit worn by men.

bilateral /baɪˈlætəɹəl/ more bilateral most bilateral adj
tweezijdig
Having two sides.
bilateraal
Involving both sides equally.
(of an agreement) Binding on both of the two parties involved.

bilberry /ˈbɪlb(ə)ɹɪ/ bilberries n
bosbes
Vaccinium myrtillus, the wild European blueberry of the cowberry family.
bosbessenstruik
The shrub of the above-mentioned plant.

bile /baɪl/ biles n
gal
A bitter brownish-yellow or greenish-yellow secretion produced by the liver, stored in the gall bladder, and discharged into the duodenum where it aids the process of digestion.

bilge /bɪld͡ʒ/ bilges n
pastoor
(nautical) The rounded portion of a ship's hull, forming a transition between the bottom and the sides.
buik kielruimte lensruimte
(nautical) The lowest inner part of a ship's hull, where water accumulates.

bilgewater /ˈbɪld͡ʒwɔtɚ/ bilgewaters n
kielwater ruimwater
(nautical) Water which collects in the bilges of a ship.
flauwe kul onzin
(slang) Stupid talk or writing; nonsense.

bilingual /baɪˈlɪŋ.ɡju.əl/ /baɪˈlɪŋ.ɡwəl/ adj
tweetalig
Having the ability to speak two languages fluently.
Spoken or written in two different languages.

bilingual /baɪˈlɪŋ.ɡju.əl/ /baɪˈlɪŋ.ɡwəl/ bilinguals n
tweetalige tweetalig
A person who is able to use two languages.

bilingualism bilingualisms n
tweetaligheid
The condition of being bilingual; the ability to speak two languages.

bilirubinuria bilirubinurias n
bilirubinurie
(medicine) the presence of bilirubin in the urine; often a symptom of liver disease

bill /bɪl/ [bɪɫ] bills n
snavel bek
The beak of a bird, especially when small or flattish; sometimes also used with reference to a platypus, turtle, or other animal.
hellebaard
Any of various bladed or pointed hand weapons, originally designating an Anglo-Saxon sword, and later a weapon of infantry, especially in the 14th and 15th centuries, commonly consisting of a broad, heavy, double-edged, hook-shaped blade, with a short pike at the back and another at the top, attached to the end of a long staff.
plakaat
A document, originally sealed; a formal statement or official memorandum. (Now obsolete except with certain qualifying words; bill of health, bill of sale etc.)
wetsontwerp wetsvoorstel
A draft of a law, presented to a legislature for enactment; a proposed or projected law.
rekening factuur
A written note of goods sold, services rendered, or work done, with the price or charge; an invoice.

bill /bɪl/ [bɪɫ] v
factureren in rekening brengen rekenen
(transitive) To charge; to send a bill to.

bill of exchange bills of exchange n
wisselbrief
(banking) A document demanding payment from another party, especially used in international trade.

bill of lading bills of lading n
beurtvaartadres cognossement
(shipping) A document issued by a carrier (e.g. master of a ship or the ship owner's agent) to a shipper listing a ship's cargo, acknowledging receipt of said cargo, and specifying terms for its delivery.

billboard billboards n
reclamebord
A very large outdoor sign, generally used for advertising.
(nautical) A piece of thick plank, armed with iron plates, and fixed on the bow or fore-channels of a vessel, for the bill or fluke of the anchor to rest on.

billet /ˈbɪlɪt/ v
inkwartieren
(intransitive, of a soldier) To lodge, or be quartered, in a private house.

billeting billetings n
inkwartieren
The lodging of soldiers.

billhook billhooks n
hiep snoeimes
An agricultural hand tool often with a curved or hooked end to the blade used for pruning or cutting thick, woody plants.
(written as bill-hook) A part of the knotting mechanism in a reaper-binder or baler (agricultural machinery).

billiards /ˈbɪl.jɚdz/ /ˈbɪlɪədz/ n
biljart
(games, British) A two-player cue sport played with two cue balls and one red ball, on a snooker sized table.

billion /ˈbɪljən/ billions numeral
miljard
(US, modern British & Australian, short scale) a thousand million (logic: 1,000 × 1,0002): 1 followed by nine zeros, 109; a milliard
biljoen
(dated, British & Australian, long scale) A million million (logic: 1,000,0002): a 1 followed by twelve zeros; 1012

billionaire /ˌbɪl.i.əˈnɛə(ɹ)/ /ˌbɪl.jəˈnɛɚ/ billionaires n
miljardair
Somebody whose wealth is greater than one billion (109) dollars, or other currency.

billow /ˈbɪloʊ/ /ˈbɪləʊ/ v
deinen
To surge or roll in billows.
doen bol staan zwellen
To swell out or bulge.

billy goat billy goats n
bok
(childish) A male goat.

bilocation /baɪləʊˈkeɪʃən/ bilocations n
bilocatie
(Forteana) The ability to be, or fact of being, in two places at once.

bimonthly adv
tweemaandelijks
Once every two months; bimestrially.

bimoraic adj
bimoraïsch
(phonology, of a syllable) Having two morae, i.e. being composed of either two short vowels, or one long vowel, or a diphthong.

bin /bɪn/ bins n
vuilnisbak afvalbak
A container for rubbish or waste.

bin /bɪn/ v
dumpen weggooien
(chiefly, British, informal) To dispose of (something) by putting it into a bin, or as if putting it into a bin.

binary /ˈbaɪ.nə.ɹi/ /ˈbaɪ.nə.ɹɪ/ /ˈbaɪ.nɛɹ.i/ more binary most binary adj
binair binaire
(logic) Concerning logic whose subject matter concerns binary states.
binair binaire tweetallig tweetallige
(arithmetic, computing) Concerning numbers and calculations using the binary number system.
tweevoudig tweevoudige
Having two equally important parts; related to something with two parts.

binary /ˈbaɪ.nə.ɹi/ /ˈbaɪ.nə.ɹɪ/ /ˈbaɪ.nɛɹ.i/ binaries n
binariteit
(mathematics, computing, uncountable) The bijective base-2 numeral system, which uses only the digits 0 and 1.

binary operator binary operators n
binaire operator
(algebra, computing) A symbol representing binary operation; an operator taking two operands.

binary star binary stars n
dubbelster
(astronomy) A stellar system in which two stars orbit around their center of mass; double star.

bind /baɪnd/ v
binden verbinden koppelen
(intransitive) To tie; to confine by any ligature.
(transitive) To confine, restrain, or hold by physical force or influence of any kind.
(transitive, computer programming) To process one or more object modules into an executable program.
(intransitive, , LGBT) To wear a binder so as to flatten one's chest to give the appearance of a flat chest, usually done by trans men.
binden
(transitive) To tie or fasten tightly together, with a cord, band, ligature, chain, etc.
binden koppelen verbinden
(transitive) To couple.

binder /ˈbaɪndə/ /ˈbaɪndəɹ/ /ˈbaɪndɚ/ /ˈbʌɪndəɹ/ [ˈbəi̯nd(ə)ɹ] binders n
binder
Someone who binds books; a bookbinder.
boekband
A cover or holder for unbound papers, pages, etc.
bindsel snoer
Something that is used to bind things together, often referring to the mechanism that accomplishes this for a book.
schovenbinder
(agriculture) A machine used in harvesting that ties cut stalks of grain into a bundle.
bindmiddel
(chemistry) A chemical or other substance that causes two other substances to form into one.
voorschot
(legal) A down payment on a piece of real property that secures the payor the right to purchase the property from the payee upon an agreement of terms.

binding /ˈbaɪndɪŋ/ more binding most binding adj
bindend
(of an agreement, contract, etc.) Imposing stipulations or requirements that must be honoured.

bindle /ˈbɪndl/ /ˈbɪndəl/ bindles n
knapzak
(Canada, US, , slang) Any bundle or package; specifically one containing narcotics such as cocaine, heroin, or morphine.

bindweed /ˈbaɪndwiːd/ bindweeds n
winde
The black bindweed (Fallopia convolvulus).

bine /baɪn/ bines n
slingerplant
(botany) A climbing plant which climbs by its shoots growing in a helix around a support (distinct from a vine, which climbs using tendrils or suckers).

binge /bɪnd͡ʒ/ binges n
vreetbui
zuippartij
A short period of excessive consumption, especially of food, alcohol, narcotics, etc.

binge drinking n
comazuipen piekdrinken
The consumption of excessive amounts of alcohol in a short period of time.

binge eating disorder n
eetbuistoornis
(medicine) Recurrent binge eating, but without the purging associated with bulimia nervosa.

binge watching n
comakijken
The viewing of numerous episodes of a TV show in one sitting.

bingo /ˈbɪŋ.ɡoʊ/ /ˈbɪŋ.ɡəʊ/ interjection
bingo
Used by players of bingo to claim a win.
(informal) Used when finding what one has been looking for or trying to recall, or on successful completion of a task.

bingo /ˈbɪŋ.ɡoʊ/ /ˈbɪŋ.ɡəʊ/ bingos n
bingo
(uncountable) A game of chance for two or more players, who mark off numbers on a grid as they are announced by the caller; the game is won by the first person to call out "bingo!" or "house!" after crossing off all numbers on the grid or in one line of the grid.

binnacle /ˈbɪnəkəl/ binnacles n
kompashuisje
(nautical) The wooden housing for a ship's compass, with its corrector magnets and illuminating arrangements. The log and other equipment for measuring the ship's speed are also stowed there.

binoculars /ˈbənˌɒk.jə.lə(ɹ)z/ /ˈbɪnˌɒk.jʊ.lə(ɹ)z/ n
verrekijker
A hand-held device consisting of a series of lenses and prisms, used to magnify objects so that they can be better seen from a distance, and looked at through both eyes.

binomial /baɪˈnoʊ.mi.əl/ /baɪˈnəʊ.mi.əl/ adj
tweeterm
Consisting of two terms, or parts.

binomial nomenclature n
binomiale nomenclatuur
(taxonomy) The scientific system of naming each species of organism with a Latinized name in two parts; the first is the genus, and is written with an initial capital letter; the second is some specific epithet that distinguishes the species within the genus. By convention, the whole name is typeset in italics. The genus part is often abbreviated to its initial letter e.g. H. sapiens for Homo sapiens

binturong /-t(j)ʊɹ-/ /-tju-/ /-ɹɑŋ/ /ˈbɪn.t(j)ʊəˌɹɒŋ/ /ˈbɪn.tuˌɹɔŋ/ binturongs n
beermarter bintoerong
A large species of civet, Arctictis binturong, of southern Asia.

bio- prefix
bio-
life

bioaccumulation bioaccumulations n
bioaccumulatie
(biology) The process by which substances accumulate in the tissues of living organisms; used especially of toxic substances that accumulate via a food chain.

bioactive more bioactive most bioactive adj
bioactief
Biologically active; having a biological effect. [from 20th c.]

biochemical /ˌbaɪəʊˈkɛmɪkəl/ adj
biochemisch
of, or relating to biochemistry

biochemist biochemists n
biochemicus
A chemist whose speciality is biochemistry

biochemistry /ˌbaɪəʊˈkɛmɪstɹi/ biochemistries n
biochemie
(uncountable) The chemistry of those compounds that occur in living organisms, and the processes that occur in their metabolism and catabolism

biocide /ˈbaɪoʊsaɪd/ /ˈbaɪəʊsaɪd/ biocides n
biocide
Any action or substance that can destroy living organisms.

bioclimatology n
bioklimatologie
The interdisciplinary field of science that studies the interactions between the biosphere and the Earth's atmosphere on time scales of the order of seasons or longer (in opposition to biometeorology).

biodegradable /(ˌ)baɪoʊdəˈɡɹeɪdəbl̩/ /(ˌ)baɪədəˈɡɹeɪdəbl̩/ more biodegradable most biodegradable adj
bioafbreekbaar biologisch afbreekbaar
Capable of being decomposed by biological activity, especially by microorganisms.

biodiversity /ˌbaɪoʊdɑɪˈvɚsəti/ /ˌbaɪoʊdəˈvɚsəti/ /ˌbaɪə(ʊ)daɪˈvɜːsɪti/ [-ɾi] biodiversities n
biodiversiteit
(ecology) The diversity (number and variety of species) of plant and animal life within a region.

biodiversity hotspot /ˌbaɪoʊdəˌvɚsəti ˈhɑtˌspɑt/ /ˌbaɪə(ʊ)daɪˌvɜːsɪti ˈhɒtˌspɒt/ [-ɾi] biodiversity hotspots n
biodiversiteitshotspot hotspot van de biodiversiteit
(ecology) A place with a significant level of biodiversity, particularly if the flora and fauna are threatened with loss of their habitat.

biodynamic more biodynamic most biodynamic adj
biologisch-dynamisch
(Anthroposophy, agriculture, pseudoscience) Of, or relating to a form of organic agriculture with mystical and holistic elements, based on the teachings of Rudolf Steiner.

bioenergy bioenergies n
bio-energie
Energy produced from a biological resource such as biomass as biofuel.

bioengineer bioengineers n
bioingenieur

bioethics n
bio-ethiek
(ethics) The branch of ethics that studies the implications of biological and biomedical advances.

biogas biogases biogasses n
biogas
A mixture of methane and carbon dioxide, produced by anaerobic digestion of organic waste matter, used as a fuel

biogeography biogeographies n
biogeografie
(biology, geography, uncountable) The study of the geographical distribution of living things.

biographer biographers n
biograaf
The writer of a biography; a professional writer of biographies.

biographical more biographical most biographical adj
biografisch
of or relating to an account of a person's life

biography /baɪˈɑɡɹəfi/ /baɪˈɒɡɹəfi/ biographies n
biografie
A person's life story, especially one published.

biohazard biohazards n
biologisch gevaar
A biological hazard; a source of risk due to some biological factor such as bacteria or human waste.

bioindustry bioindustries n
bio-industrie
Any of the industries associated with biotechnology

biological /ˌbaɪ.ə(ʊ)ˈlɒd͡ʒ.ɪ.kəl/ /ˌbaɪ.əˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪ.kəl/ adj
biologisch biologische
Of or relating to biology.
Related by consanguinity, especially as to parents and children.

biological parent biological parents n
biologische ouder
A child's natural parent, either the male who supplied the sperm or the female who supplied the egg which interacted for the child's conception.

biologist /baɪˈɒləd͡ʒɪst/ biologists n
bioloog biologe
A student of biology; one versed in the science of biology.

biology /baɪˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /baɪˈɒl.ə.d͡ʒɪ/ /baɪˌɑl(ə)ˈd͡ʒi/ biologies n
biologie
The study of all life or living matter.

biomass /ˈbaɪoʊˌmæs/ /ˈbaɪə(ʊ)mæs/ biomasses n
biomassa
The total mass of all, or a specified category of, living things within a specific area, habitat, etc.
Organic matter from living things which were recently alive (especially vegetation) used as a fuel or source of energy, especially if cultivated for that purpose; also, fuel produced from such organic matter; biofuel.

biome /ˈbaɪ.oʊm/ biomes n
bioom
Any major regional biological community such as that of forest or desert.

biomedical /ˌbaɪoʊˈmɛdɪk(ə)l/ /ˌbaɪəʊˈmɛdɪk(ə)l/ adj
biomedisch
Of or pertaining to biomedicine.

biometric adj
biometrisch
Of, pertaining to or using biometrics

biomolecule biomolecules n
biomolecuul
(biochemistry) molecules, such as amino acids, sugars, nucleic acids, proteins, polysaccharides, DNA, and RNA, that occur naturally in living organisms

bionic /ˈbɪˌɒn.ɪk/ more bionic most bionic adj
bionisch
(not comparable) Related to bionics.

biophysical /ˈbaɪəʊˌfɪzɪkəl/ adj
biofysisch
of or pertaining to biophysics

biophysicist biophysicists n
biofysicus
A biologist or physicist whose speciality is biophysics.

biophysics n
biofysica
The interdisciplinary science that applies theories and methods of the physical sciences to questions of biology.

biosketch biosketches n
biografische schets
A short piece of writing that summarizes an individual's experience and qualifications.

biosphere /ˈbaɪəʊˌsfɪə(ɹ)/ biospheres n
biosfeer
The part of the Earth and its atmosphere capable of supporting life.

biotite /ˈbaɪəˌtaɪt/ biotites n
biotiet
(mineral) A dark brown mica; it is a mixed aluminosilicate and fluoride of potassium, magnesium and iron.

biotope biotopes n
biotoop
A geographical area that has a uniform biological environment and a uniform distribution of plants and animals

bioturbation bioturbations n
bioturbatie
(geology) The mixing of soil or sediment by living organisms.

bioweapon /ˈbaɪ.oʊˌwɛ.pən/ /ˈbaɪ.əʊˌwɛ.pən/ bioweapons n
biologisch wapen biowapen
Any weapon designed to be used in biological warfare.

biped /ˈbaɪpɛd/ bipeds n
tweevoeter
An animal, being or construction that goes about on two feet (or two legs).

biphobia /ˈbaɪˌfoʊbi.ə/ /ˈbaɪˌfəʊbiːə/ n
bifobie
Antipathy towards bisexuals.

biplane biplanes n
dubbeldekker
(aviation) An airplane that has two main wings, one above the other and supported by struts.

bipod /ˈbaɪpɒd/ bipods n
tweevoet
A two-legged stand.

bipolar disorder bipolar disorders n
bipolaire stoornis
(clinical psychology, psychiatry) A psychiatric diagnostic category, previously called manic depression, characterised by mood swings between great energy (mania) and clinical depression.

birch /bɜːtʃ/ /bɝt͡ʃ/ birches n
berk
A hard wood taken from the birch tree, typically used to make furniture.
A stick, rod or bundle of twigs made from birch wood, used for punishment.

birchen adj
berken
Made from birch wood.

bird /bɘːd/ /bɜd/ /bɜɹd/ /bɜːd/ [bəɪd] [bɝˑɖ] birds n
vogel
A member of the class of animals Aves in the phylum Chordata, characterized by being warm-blooded, having feathers and wings usually capable of flight, having a beaked mouth, and laying eggs.
griet
(slang) A man, fellow. [from mid-19th c.]
(UK, Ireland, slang) A girl or woman, especially one considered sexually attractive.

bird hide bird hides n
vogelkijkhut vogelkijkwand
A hideout or blind constructed for watching birds unnoticed, typically a hut or wall with holes in it.

bird of prey birds of prey n
roofvogel
A carnivorous bird that hunts for its food, especially one that preys on land vertebrates.

bird's nest soup bird's nest soups n
vogelnestjessoep
A Chinese delicacy made from edible bird's nests, prized for its smooth texture and delicate flavor.

bird's-eye view bird's-eye views n
vogelperspectief
(idiomatic) The view from directly or high above.

birdie /ˈbɜːdi/ /ˈbɝdi/ birdies n
vogeltje
(often, childish) A (little) bird; a birdling.

birdlike more birdlike most birdlike adv
vogelachtig
(postpositive) In the manner of a bird; as, to fly.

birds and bees n
de bloemetjes en de bijtjes
(euphemistic, idiomatic) Informal education about sex.

birds of a feather flock together proverb
soort zoekt soort
(idiomatic) People of similar character, background or taste tend to congregate or associate with one another; it is easier to establish friendships with people that one has a lot in common with.

birdsong birdsongs n
vogelzang
(ornithology) A vocalisation made by a bird for the purposes of courtship.

birdwatcher /ˈbɜː(ɹ)dˌwɒtʃ.ə(ɹ)/ birdwatchers n
vogelaar
(birdwatching) A person who observes or identifies wild birds in their natural environment.

birdwatching /ˈbɜː(ɹ)dˌwɒtʃ.ɪŋ/ n
vogelen vogelspotten
Observing or identifying wild birds in their natural environment.

birotate /baɪˈɹəʊteɪt/ adj
tweewielig
Two-wheeled.

birth /bɜːð/ /bɜːθ/ /bɝð/ /bɝθ/ births n
geboorte
(uncountable) The process of childbearing; the beginning of life; the emergence of a human baby or other viviparous animal offspring from the mother's body into the environment.
(countable) A beginning or start; a point of origin.
bevalling geboorte
(countable) An instance of childbirth.
afkomst
(uncountable) The circumstances of one's background, ancestry, or upbringing.

birth /bɜːð/ /bɜːθ/ /bɝð/ /bɝθ/ v
baren
(transitive) To bear or give birth to (a child).

birth canal birth canals n
geboortekanaal
(anatomy) The combined vagina and cervix, when the cervix dilates during birth to form a continuous tube with the vagina.

birth certificate birth certificates n
geboorteakte geboortebewijs
An official document certifying the details of a person's birth. Name, date, and parents' names are always present; details such as parents' occupation and religion may be included.

birth defect birth defects n
aangeboren afwijking
(medicine) Any of several medical disorders that are present at birth.

birthday /ˈbɜːθ.deɪ/ /ˈbɜːθ.dɪ/ /ˈbɝθˌdeɪ/ birthdays n
verjaardag geboortedag
The anniversary of the day on which something is created.
geboortedatum geboortedag
The date on which someone is born or something is created, more commonly called birthdate or date of birth.

birthday boy birthday boys n
jarige
A man or boy whose birthday it is.

birthday cake birthday cakes n
verjaardagstaart verjaarstaart
A cake, often iced and decorated, made to celebrate a person's birthday.

birthday card birthday cards n
verjaardagskaart
A greeting card given to someone to celebrate his or her birthday.

birthday girl birthday girls n
Jarige Jet jarige
A woman or girl whose birthday it is.

birthday party birthday parties n
verjaardagsfeest verjaarsfeest
A party held to celebrate a person's birthday.

birthday suit birthday suits n
adamskostuum evakostuum paradijskostuum
(idiom, often, humorous) Nakedness, unclothed skin; an exposure of a human's natural anatomy without clothing.

birthmark birthmarks n
moedervlek
A mark on the skin formed before birth.

birthplace /ˈbɝθˌpleɪs/ birthplaces n
geboorteplaats
The location where a person was born.

biscuit /bɪs.ˈkwit/ /ˈbɪskɪt/ biscuits n
koekje biscuit
(UK, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, sometimes Canada, rare in the US and the Philippines) A small, flat, baked good which is either hard and crisp or else soft but firm; a cookie.
(chiefly, North America, rare in Scotland and Guernsey) A small, usually soft and flaky bread, generally made with baking soda, which is similar in texture to a scone but which is usually not sweet.

bisexual /baɪˈsɛk.sju.əl/ /baɪˈsɛk.ʃu.əl/ more bisexual most bisexual adj
biseksueel
(of humans, or, other animals) Sexually attracted to both same-gendered and different-gendered partners. Similar to pansexual
tweeslachtig
(rare) Hermaphroditic/intersex, being both male and female, or alternating between being male and being female.

bisexual /baɪˈsɛk.sju.əl/ /baɪˈsɛk.ʃu.əl/ bisexuals n
biseksueel
A person who is bisexual.

bisexuality bisexualities n
biseksualiteit
(of humans or other animals) The state of being sexually or romantically attracted to members of either sex or gender.
(chiefly, botany) The state of being .

bishop /ˈbɪʃəp/ bishopess bishops n
bisschop
(Christianity) An overseer of congregations: either any such overseer, generally speaking, or (in Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Anglicanism, etc.) an official in the church hierarchy (actively or nominally) governing a diocese, supervising the church's priests, deacons, and property in its territory.
loper
(chess) The chess piece denoted ♗ or ♝ which moves along diagonal lines and developed from the shatranj alfil ("elephant") and was originally known as the aufil or archer in English.

bishop's pawn bishop's pawns n
loperpion
(chess) A pawn on the bishop's file; i.e., the c-file or f-file.

bishopric /ˈbɪʃəpɹɪk/ bishoprics n
bisdom diocees diocese
A diocese or region of a church which a bishop governs.
episcopaat
The office or function of a bishop.

bismuth /ˈbɪz.məθ/ bismuths n
bismut bismuth
A chemical element (symbol Bi) with an atomic number of 83: a brittle silvery-white metal.

bismuthiferous more bismuthiferous most bismuthiferous adj
bismuthoudend
Containing or producing bismuth.

bison /ˈbaɪ̯sən/ /ˈbaɪ̯zən/ bison bisons bisontes n
Europese bizon wisent
A large, wild bovid of the genus Bison.

bisphenol A /bɪsˌfi.noʊl ˈeɪ/ /ˌbɪs.fiː.nɒl ˈeɪ/ n
bisfenol A

bistratified adj
tweelagig
Composed of two layers of cells

bistro /ˈbiːstɹoʊ/ /ˈbiːstɹəʊ/ /ˈbɪstɹoʊ/ /ˈbɪstɹəʊ/ bistros n
bistro eetcafé
A small restaurant.

bit /bɪt/ bits n
bit
A piece of metal placed in a horse's mouth and connected to the reins to direct the animal.
(mathematics, computing) A binary digit, generally represented as a 1 or 0.
(computing) The smallest unit of storage in a digital computer, consisting of a binary digit.
(information theory, cryptography) Any datum that may take on one of exactly two values.
bit boortje
A rotary cutting tool fitted to a drill, used to bore holes.
beetje hapje
A small amount of something.
stuk bit
A portion of something.

bit by bit adv
beetje bij beetje
A small amount at a time

bitch /bɪt͡s/ /bɪt͡ʃ/ bitches n
teef vossin wolvin
(dated, or, specialised, dog-breeding) A female dog or other canine, particularly a recent mother.
teef trut bitch kankerwijf kreng kutwijf
(vulgar, offensive) A despicable or disagreeable, aggressive person, usually a woman. [from 15th c.]
bitch
(vulgar, offensive) A submissive person who does what others want; (prison slang) a man forced or coerced into a homoerotic relationship. [from the 20th c]

bitch /bɪt͡s/ /bɪt͡ʃ/ v
kankeren
(vulgar, intransitive) To criticize spitefully, often for the sake of complaining rather than in order to have the problem corrected.

bite /baɪt/ bites n
bijten
The act of biting.
beet
The wound left behind after having been bitten.
The swelling of one's skin caused by an insect's mouthparts or sting.
hap
A piece of food of a size that would be produced by biting; a mouthful.

bite /baɪt/ v
bijten beitsen
(transitive) To cut into something by clamping the teeth.
(transitive) To hold something by clamping one's teeth.
(intransitive) To attack with the teeth.
bijten
(intransitive, of a fish) To bite a baited hook or other lure and thus be caught.

bite off more than one can chew v
te veel hooi op de vork nemen
(idiomatic) To try to do too much; to take on or attempt more than one is capable of doing.

bite the bullet v
door de zure appel heen bijten
(idiomatic) To accept a negative aspect of a situation in order to proceed.

bite the dust v
in het zand bijten
(idiomatic, euphemistic) To die.

bitmap bitmaps n
bitmap rasterafbeelding
(computing) A series of bits that represents a rasterized graphic image, each pixel being represented as a group of bits.

bitter /ˈbɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɪtɚ/ [ˈbɪtʰə] [ˈbɪɾɚ] [ˈbɪʔə] bitterer bitterest more bitter most bitter adj
bitter
Having an acrid taste (usually from a basic substance).
Hateful or hostile.
scherp bitter
Harsh, piercing or stinging.
verbitterd bitter
Cynical and resentful.

bitter melon /ˈbɪtəɹ ˈmɛlən/ bitter melons n
sopropo
A vine, Momordica charantia, which produces a bitter, though when properly prepared edible, fruit.

bitter orange bitter oranges n
bittersinaasappel pomerans zure sinaasappel
The fruit of these species.

bittercress bittercresses n
gewoon barbarakruid
Barbarea vulgaris (garden yellowrocket), a biennial herb native to Europe.

bittern /ˈbɪtən/ /ˈbɪtəɹn/ bitterns n
roerdomp
Several bird species in the Botaurinae subfamily of the heron family Ardeidae.

bitterroot bitterroots n
bitterkruid
Lewisia rediviva, a small, low, pink flower with a yellow center.

bittersweet /ˈbɪtɚˌswit/ /ˌbɪtɚˈswit/ [ˈbɪɾɚˌswiʔt̚] more bittersweet most bittersweet adj
bitterzoet
Both bitter and sweet.
(figurative) Expressing contrasting emotions of pain and pleasure.

bittersweet /ˈbɪtɚˌswit/ /ˌbɪtɚˈswit/ [ˈbɪɾɚˌswiʔt̚] bittersweets n
bitterzoet
Bittersweet nightshade, Solanum dulcamara.

bitumen /baɪˈtumən/ /bɪˈtjumən/ /bɪˈtumən/ /ˈbɪt.jʊ.mɪn/ /ˈbɪt͡ʃ.ʊ.mɪn/ bitumens bitumina n
bitumen aardpek
A sticky, black, highly viscous liquid or semi-solid form of petroleum, burning with a bright flame. It occurs as an abundant natural product in many places, as on the shores of the Dead and Caspian Seas. It is used in cements, in the construction of pavements, etc.; Mineral pitch.

bivouac /ˈbɪv.u.æk/ /ˈbɪv.wæk/ bivouacs n
bivak
An encampment for the night, usually without tents or covering.

bivouac /ˈbɪv.u.æk/ /ˈbɪv.wæk/ v
bivakkeren
To set up camp.

biweekly /baɪˈwiːkli/ adj
om de week
Occurring once every two weeks; fortnightly.
tweemaal per week
Occurring twice a week.

bizarre /bəˈzɑɹ/ /bəˈzɑː(ɹ)/ /bɪˈzɑɹ/ /bɪˈzɑː(ɹ)/ bizarrer bizarrest more bizarre most bizarre adj
bizar
Strangely unconventional; highly unusual and different from common experience, often in an extravagant, fantastic, and/or conspicuous way.

bizbabble /ˈbɪzbæbəl/ n
bedrijfslingo
Meaningless verbiage of business executives.

black /blæk/ blacker blackest more black most black adj
zwart zwarte
(of an object) Absorbing all light and reflecting none; dark and hueless.
donker
(of a place, etc) Without light.
zwart
(US, UK, South Africa) Belonging to or descended from any of various sub-Saharan African ethnic groups which typically have dark pigmentation of the skin.
(sometimes capitalized) Belonging to or descended from any of various (African, Aboriginal, etc) ethnic groups which typically have dark pigmentation of the skin. (See usage notes below.)
Bad; evil; ill-omened.
(of objects, markets, etc) Illegitimate, illegal, or disgraced.
(board games, chess) Of or relating to the playing pieces of a board game deemed to belong to the "black" set (in chess, the set used by the player who moves second) (often regardless of the pieces' actual colour).
Clandestine; relating to a political, military, or espionage operation or site, the existence or details of which is withheld from the general public.
Occult; relating to something (such as mystical or magical knowledge) which is unknown to or kept secret from the general public.
(taxonomy, especially) Dark in comparison to another species with the same base name.

black /blæk/ blacks n
neger negerin zwartje
zwart zwarte
(countable, and, uncountable) The colour/color perceived in the absence of light, but also when no light is reflected, but rather absorbed.
(British, countable) A type of firecracker that is really more dark brown in colour.
zwarte zwart
(sometimes capitalised, countable, often, offensive) A member of descendant of any of various (African, Aboriginal, etc) ethnic groups which typically have dark pigmentation of the skin. (See usage notes.)
(in chess and similar games, countable) The person playing with the black set of pieces.
A dark smut fungus, harmful to wheat.

black alder black alders n
zwarte els
(countable, uncountable) A tree (Alnus glutinosa), of many practical uses, growing in moist conditions in Europe.

black and blue adj
bont en blauw
(colloquial, of a person) Having obvious bruises of the skin, typically from falling or being hit or punched.

black antshrike black antshrikes n
zwarte mierklauwier
A passerine bird of the antbird family, Thamnophilus nigriceps.

black bile n
zwarte gal

black box black boxes n
zwarte doos
(informal, aviation) A flight recorder; the brightly colored cockpit voice recorders and flight data recorders in an aircraft designed to aid in determining the cause of an accident.
A theoretical construct or device with known input and output characteristics but unknown method of operation.

black cat black cats n
zwarte kat
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see black,‎ cat.

black child black children n
negerkind
(This entry is a translation hub.)

black cockatoo black cockatoos n
raafkaketoe
Any of various species of Australian cockatoo of the genera Calyptorhynchus and Zanda having mainly black plumage; sometimes also the great black cockatoo, Probosciger aterrimus.

black crowned crane black crowned cranes n
zwarte kroonkraan zwarte kroonkraanvogel
Balearica pavonina, a bird of the crane (Gruidae) family

black eye black eyes n
blauw oog
An eye which has been bruised showing noticeable hematoma, especially after receiving a blow.

black francolin black francolins n
zwarte frankolijn
A game bird in the francolin family (Francolinus francolinus, of south and southwestern Asia)

black gold n
zwart goud
(informal, idiomatic) Raw petroleum; crude oil.

black grouse /ˈblæk ɡɹɑʊs/ black grouses n
korhoen
A large, black bird with a lyre-shaped tail, Lyrurus tetrix (syn. Tetrao tetrix).

black guillemot black guillemots n
zwarte zeekoet
A seabird, Cepphus grylle, of the auk family (Alcidae).

black hellebore black hellebores n
kerstroos
A poisonous and medicinal plant, Helleborus niger.

black hole /blæk ˈhoʊl/ /blæk ˈhəʊl/ black holes n
zwart gat
(astronomy) A gravitationally domineering celestial body with an event horizon from which even light cannot escape; the most dense material in the universe, condensed into a singularity, usually formed by a collapsing massive star. [from 20th c.]

black ice n
ijzel
A smooth, barely visible, and dangerously slippery film of ice, usually over a dark surface, such as rock or pavement.

black kite black kites n
zwarte wouw
A species of kite, Milvus migrans, widely distributed throughout the Old World.

black magic n
zwarte magie
Magic derived from evil forces, as distinct from good or benign forces; or magic performed with the intention of doing harm.

black market black markets n
zwarte markt
Trade that is in violation of restrictions, rationing, or price controls.

black metal /ˈblæk ˌmɛtəl/ n
black metal
(music) A subgenre of heavy metal employing fast tempos, shrieked vocals, highly distorted guitars, double-kick drumming, raw recording and unconventional song structure, often emphasizing antireligious and misanthropic themes.

black mulberry black mulberries n
moerbei moerbes zwarte moerbei
Edible fruit of this tree.

black nightshade black nightshades n
zwarte nachtschade
A Eurasian species of nightshade with black berries, Solanum nigrum, of Europe.

black out v
flauwvallen
(intransitive) To lose consciousness; to suffer a blackout.
verduisteren
(transitive) To obscure in darkness.

black pepper n
zwarte peper
The dried, unripe berries (peppercorns) of the Piper nigrum plant which are commonly used as a spice and seasoning. They are either used whole, or in a ground or crushed form.

black rat black rats n
zwarte rat
A common species of rat, Rattus rattus, originating anciently in Asia but now distributed worldwide.

black redstart black redstarts n
zwarte roodstaart
A small passerine bird, Phoenicurus ochruros, from south and central Europe

black rhinoceros black rhinoceros black rhinoceroses n
zwarte neushoorn
A species of rhinoceros, Diceros bicornis, in the family Rhinocerotidae.

black salsify black salsifies n
grote schorseneer
A perennial member of the sunflower family (Asteraceae), cultivated as a root vegetable (Pseudopodospermum hispanicum, syn. Scorzonera hispanica).

black sapote black sapotes n
zwarte Zapote
A kind of fruit (Diospyros nigra).

black sheep black sheep n
zwart schaap
(idiomatic) A nonconformist; an unusual or unconventional person, who may be rejected or disdained by others for this reason.
(idiomatic) A person who is not wholesome, honest, or trustworthy.

black skimmer black skimmers n
Amerikaanse schaarbek zwarte schaarbek
A bird (Rynchops niger) native to the Americas.

black stork black storks n
zwarte ooievaar
Ciconia nigra, a large bird in the stork family Ciconiidae.

black swan /blæk ˈswɑn/ /blæk ˈswɒn/ black swans n
zwarte zwaan
Cygnus atratus, a swan with black plumage and a red bill which is endemic to Australia. [from c. 1700]

black tea black teas n
zwarte thee
Tea leaves which have been "fermented" (actually, oxidized) before drying to enhance their flavour (cf. green tea).

black tern black terns n
zwarte stern
A small seabird (Chlidonias niger), of the tern family (Sternidae)

black vulture black vultures n
monniksgier
An American vulture species, Coragyps atratus, with black plumage.

black widow black widows n
zwarte weduwe
Any of several species of venomous and potentially deadly spiders, particularly Latrodectus spp..
A woman who kills one or more of her lovers.

black woodpecker /ˈblækˈwʊdpɛkə(ɹ)/ black woodpeckers n
zwarte specht
Any of species Dryocopus martius of woodpeckers (family Picidae).

black-arched moth black-arched moths n
nonvlinder
A black-and-white moth of species Lymantria monacha.

black-backed jackal black-backed jackals n
zadeljakhals zwartrugjakhals
A jackal of species Canis mesomelas, which inhabits the southernmost and central-eastern regions of the African continent.

black-bellied plover black-bellied plovers n
zilverplevier
An Arctic bird, Pluvialis squatarola.

black-bellied wren black-bellied wrens n
zwartbuikwinterkoning

black-billed magpie black-billed magpies n
Amerikaanse ekster
Pica hudsonia, a magpie native to North America.

black-crested antshrike black-crested antshrikes n
Zwartkuif-mierklauwier
A South American passerine bird in the antbird family, living in undergrowth in mangrove or other swampy forest and thickets near water, Sakesphorus canadensis.

black-crowned night heron black-crowned night herons n
kwak
A medium-sized heron, Nycticorax nycticorax, found throughout a large part of the world, except in the coldest regions and Australasia.

black-faced bunting black-faced buntings n
maskergors
Emberiza spodocephala, a passerine bird in the bunting family Emberizidae.

black-footed cat black-footed cats n
zwartvoetkat
Felis nigripes, the smallest African cat, endemic in the south west arid zone of the southern African subregion.

black-haired adj
zwartharig
having hair of a black color.

black-headed bunting black-headed buntings n
zwartkopgors
Emberiza melanocephala, a passerine bird in the bunting family Emberizidae.

black-headed gull black-headed gulls n
kokmeeuw
A small gull, Chroicocephalus ridibundus, which breeds in much of Europe and Asia, and also in coastal eastern Canada.

black-hooded antshrike black-hooded antshrikes n
zwartkap-mierklauwier
A passerine bird of the antbird family, Thamnophilus bridgesi

black-legged kittiwake black-legged kittiwakes n
drieteenmeeuw
A seabird species in the gull family Laridae, Rissa tridactyla.

black-necked crane black-necked cranes n
zwarthalskraanvogel
Grus nigricollis, a bird of the crane (Gruidae) family, native to Asia

black-necked grebe black-necked grebes n
geoorde fuut
A freshwater bird, Podiceps nigricollis, of the grebe family (Podicipedidae)

black-striped wallaby black-striped wallabies n
aalstreepwallaby
A medium-sized wallaby, Macropus dorsalis, from Queensland and New South Wales

black-tailed godwit black-tailed godwits n
grutto
A wader, Limosa limosa, a type of godwit, of the Scolopacidae family

black-throated accentor black-throated accentors n
zwartkeelheggenmus
Prunella atrogularis, a small passerine bird in the family Prunellidae

black-throated antshrike black-throated antshrikes n
zwartkeel-mierklauwier
a passerine bird of the antbird family, Frederickena viridis.

black-throated diver black-throated divers n
parelduiker
Gavia arctica, a medium-sized member of the loon or diver family that breeds in Eurasia, with grey head, black throat, white underparts and chequered black-and-white mantle.

black-throated thrush black-throated thrushes n
zwartkeellijster
Turdus atrogularis, a migratory Asian thrush with a black throat

black-veined white black-veined whites n
groot geaderd witje
A large species of butterfly, Aporia crataegi, native to Europe and parts of Asia.

black-winged kite black-winged kites n
grijze wouw
Elanus caeruleus, a small diurnal bird of prey in the family Accipitridae.

black-winged pratincole black-winged pratincoles n
steppevorkstaartplevier
A wader, Glareola nordmanni.

blackamoor /ˈblæk.əˌmɔɹ/ /ˈblæk.əˌmɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈblæk.əˌmʊə(ɹ)/ /ˈblæk.əˌmʊɹ/ blackamoors n
Moor moriaan
(archaic, old, _, heraldry, often, offensive, ethnic slur) A person with dark black skin, especially one from north Africa.

blackberry /ˈblækbəɹi/ /ˈblækbɛɹi/ /ˈblækbɹi/ blackberries n
braam braambes braamstruik
A fruit-bearing shrub of the aggregate species Rubus fruticosus and some hybrids.

blackberry winter blackberry winters n
ijsheiligen
(especially, Southern US, Midwest US) A period of cold weather that falls when blackberries are flowering, or more generally any time in spring or early summer (March, April or May).

blackbird /ˈblakbəːd/ /ˈblækˌbɚd/ blackbirds n
merel gieteling
A common true thrush, Turdus merula, found in woods and gardens over much of Eurasia, and introduced elsewhere.
troepiaal
A variety of New World birds of the family Icteridae (26 species of icterid bird).

blackboard /ˈblækboɹd/ /ˈblækbɔɹd/ /ˈblækbɔːd/ blackboards n
schoolbord bord krijtbord
A large flat surface, finished with black slate or a similar material, that can be written upon with chalk and subsequently erased; a chalkboard.

blackcoat blackcoats n
zwartrok
A member of the clergy.

blackcurrant /ˈblækˌkɜɹənt/ /ˈblækˌkʌɹənt/ blackcurrants n
zwarte bes zwarte bessenstruik
The berry borne by this shrub.

blacken /ˈblækən/ v
zwartmaken
To defame or sully.

blackhead blackheads n
mee-eter
(countable, medicine) A comedo, a skin blemish, a type of acne vulgaris, where a pore becomes clogged with a dark, hard, cheesy keratin-filled substance forming a hard black "head" on the skin's surface.

blackish-gray antshrike blackish-gray antshrikes n
zwartgrijze mierklauwier
A passerine bird of the antbird family, Thamnophilus nigrocinereus.

blackjack /ˈblækd͡ʒæk/ blackjacks n
eenentwintigen
(card games) A common gambling card game in casinos, where the object is to get as close to 21 without going over.
piratenvlag
The flag (i.e., a jack) traditionally flown by pirate ships; popularly thought to be a white skull and crossed bones on a black field (the Jolly Roger).
ploertendoder
(weapons) A small, flat, blunt, usually leather-covered weapon loaded with heavy material such as lead or ball bearings, intended to inflict a blow to the head that renders the victim unconscious with diminished risk of lasting cranial trauma.
(aviation) A tool of leather filled with shot (or similar), resembling the weapon, used for shaping sheet metal.

blacklist /ˈblæklɪst/ blacklists n
zwarte lijst
(legal, computing) A list or set of people or entities to be shunned or banned, disallowed or blocked.

blackmail n
afpersing
The extortion of money or favours by threats of public accusation, exposure, or censure.

blackmail v
chanteren
(Kenya) To speak ill of someone; to defame someone.

blackmailer blackmailers n
afperser chanteur
Someone who blackmails.

blackout /ˈblæk.aʊt/ /ˈblæk.ʌʊt/ blackouts n
bewustzijnsverlies
A temporary loss of consciousness.
geheugengat geheugenverlies zwart gat
A temporary loss of memory.
stroomstoring
A large-scale power failure, and resulting loss of electricity to consumers.
verduistering
(historical) The mandatory blocking of all light emanating from buildings, as well as outdoor and street lighting as a measure against aerial bombing or naval attack, as imposed during, e.g., World War II.

blackout curtain blackout curtains n
verduisterend gordijn
A curtain made from blackout material, designed to block light (e.g. sunlight through a window) much more than a standard curtain.

blackshirt blackshirts n
zwarthemd
(historical, chiefly, in the plural) A uniformed member of a paramilitary wing of the Italian Fascist Party.

blacksmith /ˈblæk.smɪθ/ blacksmiths n
hoefsmid
smid
A person who forges iron.

blackthorn /ˈblækˌθɔɹn/ /ˈblækˌθɔːn/ blackthorns n
sleedoorn
A large shrub or small tree, Prunus spinosa, that is native to Europe, western Asia, and north Africa. It has a dark bark and bears thorns.

blackwater blackwaters n
zwart water zwartwater
Waste from domestic toilets; water containing fecal matter. [from 20th c.]

bladder /ˈblædə/ /ˈblædɚ/ bladders n
blaas
(zoology) A flexible sac that can expand and contract and that holds liquids or gases.
(botany) A hollow, inflatable organ of a plant.
The inflatable bag inside various balls used in sports, such as footballs and rugby balls.

bladder campion bladder campions n
blaassilene
A perennial European herb, Silene vulgaris, having an inflated calyx

bladder cancer bladder cancers n
blaaskanker
(oncology) A disease in which abnormal cells multiply without control in the bladder.

blade /bleɪd/ blades n
blad lemmet
The (typically sharp-edged) part of a knife, sword, razor, or other tool with which it cuts.
blad
The flat functional end or piece of a propeller, oar, hockey stick, chisel, screwdriver, skate, etc.
(biology) The four large shell plates on the sides, and the five large ones of the middle, of the carapace of the sea turtle, which yield the best tortoise shell.
(mathematics) An exterior product of vectors. (The product may have more than two factors. Also, a scalar counts as a 0-blade, a vector as a 1-blade; an exterior product of k vectors may be called a k-blade.)
folie plaat
Thin plate, foil.

blade of grass blades of grass n
grashalm sprietje
A single long, narrow leaf of a plant described by the mass noun grass.

blah blah blah interjection
bla bla bla blablabla
A put-down to silence someone who would otherwise not stop talking.
A stand-in for trivial, obvious, or boring content.

blame /bleɪm/ n
schuld
(computing) A source control feature that can show which user was responsible for a particular portion of the source code.

blame /bleɪm/ v
beschuldigen verwijten wijten
(transitive, usually followed by "for") To assert or consider that someone is the cause of something negative; to place blame, to attribute responsibility (for something negative or for doing something negative).

blameworthy /ˈbleɪmˌwɚði/ /ˈbleɪmˌwɜː(ɹ)ði/ more blameworthy most blameworthy adj
afkeurenswaardig
Deserving blame or censure; reprehensible.

blanch /blænt͡ʃ/ /blɑːnt͡ʃ/ v
verbleken
(intransitive) To grow or become white.
blancheren
(transitive, cooking) To cook by dipping briefly into boiling water, then directly into cold water.
bleken verbleken witten
(transitive, figuratively) To give a favorable appearance to; to whitewash; to whiten;

bland /blænd/ blander blandest adj
mild zacht
Having a soothing effect; not irritating or stimulating.
(now, _, rare) Mild; soft, gentle, balmy; smooth in manner; suave.
flauw smaakloos
Lacking in taste or flavor.

blandish /ˈblændɪʃ/ v
vleien
(transitive) To persuade someone by using flattery; to cajole.
(transitive) To praise someone dishonestly; to flatter or butter up.

blank /blæŋk/ blanks n
spatie
The space character; the character resulting from pressing the space bar on a keyboard.
losse flodder
(firearms) Short for blank cartridge. [since the 19th century].

blanket /ˈblæŋkɪt/ adj
allesomvattend
General; covering or encompassing everything.

blanket /ˈblæŋkɪt/ blankets n
deken
A heavy, loosely woven fabric, usually large and woollen, used for warmth while sleeping or resting.

blanket /ˈblæŋkɪt/ v
bedekken
(transitive) To cover with, or as if with, a blanket.

blaspheme /ˈblæs.fim/ /ˌblæsˈfiːm/ /ˌblɑːsˈfiːm/ v
God lasteren
(intransitive) To commit blasphemy; to speak against God or religious doctrine.

blasphemer blasphemers n
godslasteraar heiligschenner
One who commits blasphemy; a person who mocks or derides a deity or religion, or claims to be God.

blasphemy /ˈblæs.fə.mi/ blasphemies n
godslastering blasfemie
An act of irreverence or contempt toward a god or toward something considered sacred; an impious act, utterance, view, etc.

blast /blæst/ /blɑːst/ blasts n
rukwind windstoot
A violent gust of wind.
gulp
A forcible stream of gas or liquid from an orifice, for example from a bellows, the mouth, etc.
ontploffing
An explosive charge for blasting.
knal
A loud, sudden sound.

blastoderm /ˈblæstəˌdɚm/ blastoderms n
blastoderm
(embryology) The germination point in an ovum from which the embryo develops.

blatant /ˈbleɪtənt/ more blatant most blatant adj
klinkklaar openlijk schaamteloos
Obvious, on show; unashamed; loudly obtrusive or offensive.

blaze /bleɪz/ blazes n
vlam vlammenzee vuur
A fire, especially a fast-burning fire producing a lot of flames and light.

blazer /ˈbleɪzə/ /ˈbleɪzɚ/ blazers n
blazer
A semi-formal jacket.

blazon /ˈbleɪzən/ blazons n
blazoen
(heraldry) A coat of arms or a banner depicting a coat of arms.

bleach /bliːt͡ʃ/ [blit͡ʃ] [bliːt͡ʃ] bleaches n
Javel bleek bleekwater
(uncountable) A chemical, such as sodium hypochlorite or hydrogen peroxide, or a preparation of such a chemical, used for disinfecting or whitening.

bleach /bliːt͡ʃ/ [blit͡ʃ] [bliːt͡ʃ] v
bleken
(transitive) To treat with bleach, especially so as to whiten (fabric, paper, etc.) or lighten (hair).

bleacher /ˈbli.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈbliː.t͡ʃə/ bleachers n
tribune
(US, usually, in the plural) A stand of tiered planks used as seating for spectators, often outdoors.

bleak /bliːk/ bleaker bleakest adj
bleek kleurloos
Without color; pale; pallid.
desolaat guur
Desolate and exposed; swept by cold winds.
vreugdeloos
Unhappy; cheerless; miserable; emotionally desolate.

bleak /bliːk/ bleak bleaks n
bliek alver
A small European river fish (Alburnus alburnus), of the family Cyprinidae.

bleat /ˈbliːt/ bleats n
geblaat
The characteristic cry of a sheep or a goat.

bleat /ˈbliːt/ v
blaten blèren
Of a sheep or goat, to make its characteristic cry; of a human, to mimic this sound.
mekkeren
(informal, derogatory) Of a person, to complain.

bleed /ˈbliːd/ bleeds n
bloeding
An incident of bleeding, as in haemophilia.
afloop
(printing) A narrow edge around a page layout, to be printed but cut off afterwards (added to allow for slight misalignment, especially with pictures that should run to the edge of the finished sheet).

bleed /ˈbliːd/ v
bloeden
(intransitive, of a person, animal or body part) To shed blood through an injured blood vessel.

bleed out v
doodbloeden
(intransitive) To die due to excess bloodloss; to bleed to death.

bleeding /ˈbliːdɪŋ/ bleedings n
bloeding
The flow or loss of blood from a damaged blood vessel.

bleep censor bleep censors n
piepsignaal censor
(computing) A software module, manually operated by a broadcast technician, putting a five-second broadcast delay on the live content, providing time to censor the audio (and video) feed, and used to censor out what many consider "inappropriate" audio content during a live broadcast signal and replace it with a bleep signal.

blepharitis /blɛfəɹˈaɪtɪs/ blepharitides n
blefaritis
(diseases) An inflammation of the eyelid.

bless /blɛs/ v
zegenen
(Perl, _, programming, transitive, past tense only blessed) To turn (a reference) into an object.

bless you /ˈblɛs juː/ interjection
gezondheid proost
(idiomatic) Said to someone who has just sneezed, as a polite remark.

blessed /blɛst/ /ˈblɛsɪd/ more blessed most blessed adj
gezegend
Having divine aid, or protection, or other blessing.
zalig
(Roman Catholicism) A title indicating the beatification of a person, thus allowing public veneration of those who have lived in sanctity or died as martyrs.

blessedness /ˈblɛsɪdnɪs/ blessednesses n
gelukzaligheid gezegendheid zaligheid
The condition or state of being blessed; holy.

blessing /ˈblɛs.ɪŋ/ blessings n
zegen zegening
Some kind of divine or supernatural aid, or reward.
Something someone is glad of.
(in)zegening
A pronouncement invoking divine aid.
zegen
Good fortune.
zegening
(paganism) A modern pagan ceremony.
zegenen zegen
The act of declaring or bestowing favor; approval.

blessing in disguise blessings in disguise n
een verhulde zegen
A seeming misfortune that turns out to be for the best.

blimey /ˈblaɪmi/ interjection
amai verdraaid
(Australia, Britain, New Zealand, Ireland) Used to express anger, excitement, surprise, etc. [From late 19th c.]

blimp /blɪmp/ blimps n
blimp zeppelin
(aviation) An airship constructed with a non-rigid lifting agent container.

blimp /blɪmp/ v
opblazen verdikken
(slang, intransitive) To expand like a blimp or balloon; to become fat.

blind /blaɪnd/ blinder blindest adj
blind
(not comparable) Unable to see, or only partially able to see.

blind /blaɪnd/ blinds n
blind
A movable covering for a window to keep out light, made of cloth or of narrow slats that can block light or allow it to pass.

blind /blaɪnd/ v
verblinden blenden
(transitive) To make temporarily or permanently blind.

blind man's buff n
blindemannetje
(Britain, games) A game where one person is blindfolded and tries to catch the other players.

blind spot blind spots n
blinde hoek dode hoek
(rail transport) The part of the railway/tramway track that cannot be seen in the side mirror or the side window.

blind tiger blind tigers n
drugtent
(slang) A drug joint where illegal sale of intoxicant drugs takes place.

blindfold /ˈblaɪndfəʊld/ blindfolds n
blinddoek
A covering, usually a bandage, for the eyes, blocking light to the eyes.

blindly /ˈblaɪndli/ more blindly most blindly adv
blindelings

blindness /ˈblaɪndnəs/ blindnesses n
blindheid
The condition of being blind; unable to see.

blink /blɪŋk/ v
flitsen
To shine, especially with intermittent light; to twinkle; to flicker; to glimmer, as a lamp.
knipperen
(intransitive) To close and reopen both eyes quickly.

blink of an eye blinks of an eye n
ogenblik
(idiom) A moment (a very short period of time).

blinker /ˈblɪŋkə/ /ˈblɪŋkəɹ/ blinkers n
oogklep
Chiefly in the plural: a shield attached to the bridle of a horse or other domesticated animal to prevent it from seeing things behind it and to its side.
(rare) The eyelid.
(slang) A black eye.

blinkered more blinkered most blinkered adj
kortzichtig met oogkleppen
(figuratively) Having tunnel vision; unable to see what is happening around one.

bliss /blɪs/ blisses n
gelukzaligheid verrukking
Perfect happiness.

blister /ˈblɪstə(ɹ)/ /ˈblɪstɚ/ blisters n
blaar blaasje blein blister
A small bubble between the layers of the skin that contains watery or bloody fluid and is caused by friction and pressure, burning, freezing, chemical irritation, disease, or infection.

blister /ˈblɪstə(ɹ)/ /ˈblɪstɚ/ v
blaren trekken
(intransitive) To have a blister form.

blithe /blaɪð/ /blaɪθ/ blither blithest adj
onverschillig
Casually careless or indifferent; showing a lack of concern.
blij
(chiefly, Scotland, elsewhere, _, dated, or, literary) Cheerful, happy.

blithely /ˈblaɪðli/ more blithely most blithely adv
zorgeloos
Without care, concern, or consideration.

blitz chess n
snelschaak
(chess) Chess played at a quick time control, with each side getting about five minutes to make their moves. Blitz chess is played at a variety of time controls, primarily 3+0 (three minutes per side), 3+2 (three minutes per side plus two extra seconds per move), 5+0, and 5+3.

blitzkrieg blitzkriegs n
bliksemoorlog blitzkrieg
A fast military offensive, typically involving a large and highly mobile tank force with air support.

blizzard /ˈblɪ.zəd/ /ˈblɪ.zɚd/ blizzards n
sneeuwjacht
A large snowstorm accompanied by strong winds and greatly reduced visibility caused by blowing snow.

bloat /bloʊt/ /bləʊt/ v
zwellen uitdeinen
To cause to become distended.
opblazen volpompen
To fill soft substance with gas, water, etc.; to cause to swell.
pekelen
(dated) To preserve by slightly salting and lightly smoking.

bloated /ˈbloʊtɪd/ more bloated most bloated adj
opgeblazen
Swollen with fluid or gas.
gigantisch zeer vermogend
Excessively or extremely large or wealthy.
gerookt
(of food) Slightly salted and lightly smoked.

block /blɑk/ /blɒk/ blocks n
blok
A substantial, often approximately cuboid, piece of any substance.
A case or frame housing one or more sheaves (pulleys), used with ropes to increase or redirect force, for example as part of lifting gear or a sailing ship's rigging. See also block and tackle.
A chopping block: a cuboid base for cutting or beheading.
A set of sheets (of paper) joined together at one end, forming a cuboid shape.
(cellular automata) In Conway's Game of Life, a still life consisting of four living cells arranged in a two-by-two square.
A contiguous group of urban lots of property, typically several acres in extent, not crossed by public streets.
blok straat
The distance from one street to another in a city or suburb that is built (approximately) to a grid pattern.
verstopping
Something that prevents something from passing.
kop
(slang) The human head.

block /blɑk/ /blɒk/ v
verstoppen
(transitive) To fill or obstruct (something) so that it is not possible to pass.
blokkeren versperren
(transitive) To prevent (something or someone) from passing.
(transitive) To prevent (something from happening or someone from doing something).
verhinderen tegenhouden
(transitive, sports) To impede (an opponent or opponent's play).
(transitive, theater) To specify the positions and movements of the actors for (a section of a play or film).

blockade /blɑˈkeɪd/ /blɒˈkeɪd/ blockades n
blokkade
(by extension) Any form of formal isolation or inhibition of something, especially with the force of law or arms.

blockbuster /ˈblɑkˌbʌs.tɚ/ /ˈblɒkˌbʌs.tə(ɹ)/ blockbusters n
kaskraker
(informal) Something, such as a film or book, that sustains exceptional and widespread popularity and achieves enormous sales, as opposed to a box office bomb.

blockhead blockheads n
domkop stomkop
(colloquial) A stupid person.

blockquote /ˈblɑk.kwoʊt/ /ˈblɒk.kwəʊt/ blockquotes n
blokcitaat
(Internet) a lengthy quotation that is formatted so as to be set off from the main text on a webpage, as by italicization and indentation

blog /blɑɡ/ /blɒɡ/ blogs n
blog
(Internet) A website that allows users to reflect, share opinions, and discuss various topics in the form of an online journal, sometimes letting readers comment on their posts. Most blogs are written in a slightly informal tone (personal journals, news, businesses, etc.)

blogger /ˈblɒ.ɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈblɔ.ɡɚ/ bloggers n
blogger
(Internet) A contributor to a blog (from weblog) or online journal.

blogpost blogposts n
blogpost
(Internet) An entry posted to a blog.

blond /blɑnd/ /blɒnd/ blonder blondest more blond most blond adj
blond
Of a bleached or pale golden (light yellowish) colour.
(of a, person) Having blond hair.

blond /blɑnd/ /blɒnd/ blonds n
blond
(color) A pale yellowish (golden brown) color, especially said of hair color.
blondine blond
A person with this hair color.

blood /blʊd/ /blʌd/ bloods n
bloed
A vital liquid flowing in the bodies of many types of animals that usually conveys nutrients and oxygen. In vertebrates, it is colored red by hemoglobin, is conveyed by arteries and veins, is pumped by the heart and is usually generated in bone marrow.
A family relationship due to birth, such as that between siblings; contrasted with relationships due to marriage or adoption. (See blood relative, blood relation.)
(medicine, countable) A blood test or blood sample.

blood /blʊd/ /blʌd/ v
bloeden
(transitive) To cause something to be covered with blood; to bloody.

blood bank blood banks n
bloedbank
(medicine) a place where human blood or blood plasma is typed and stored for use in transfusions

blood blister blood blisters n
bloedblaar
A blister filled with blood, usually caused by a sharp pinch to the skin.

blood brother blood brethren blood brothers n
bloedbroeder
An unrelated male considered to share a brother-like relationship established by a ceremonial sharing of blood in some cultures.

blood cancer blood cancers n
bloedkanker
(oncology) A form of cancer that attacks blood, bone marrow, or lymphatic system.

blood cell blood cells n
bloedcel
(hematology, cytology) Any of the cells normally found in blood, namely erythrocytes and leukocytes, sometimes including the platelets.

blood clot blood clots n
trombose
(hematology, pathology) A clot formed from platelets and other elements; that forms in a blood vessel in a living organism, and causes thrombosis or obstruction of the vessel at its point of formation or travel to other areas of the body.

blood count blood counts n
bloedbeeld
(medicine) A blood test that gives information about the cells in a patient's blood.

blood diamond blood diamonds n
bloeddiamant conflictdiamant
A diamond that has been mined in a war zone and sold in order to finance the conflict.

blood donation blood donations n
bloeddonatie
The act of donating one's blood for use in transfusion.

blood donor blood donors n
bloeddonor
A person who donates blood for use in transfusion.

blood flow n
bloedstroom doorbloeding
The continuous circulation of blood in the cardiovascular system; bloodstream.

blood is thicker than water proverb
bloed is dikker dan water
(family, idiomatic) Family relations and loyalties are stronger than relationships with people who are not family members.

blood libel blood libels n
bloedlaster bloedsmaad bloedsprookje
The false, anti-Semitic accusation that Jews abduct and murder non-Jewish children to use their blood for their religious rituals and holidays.

blood orange blood oranges n
bloedappelsien bloedsinaasappel
A type of orange (a variety of Citrus sinensis) notable for its dark, crimson red flesh.

blood plasma blood plasmas n
bloedplasma
(hematology) The clear fluid portion of blood in which the red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets are suspended; forms serum upon clotting.

blood poisoning blood poisonings n
bloedvergiftiging
(pathology) The presence in the bloodstream of microorganisms or their toxins in sufficient quantity to cause serious illness; sepsis or septicemia.

blood pressure /ˈblʌd ˌpɹɛʃə(ɹ)/ blood pressures n
bloeddruk
The pressure exerted by the blood against the walls of the arteries and veins; it varies during the heartbeat cycle, and according to a person's age, health and physical condition.

blood red more blood red most blood red adj
bloedrood
Of a deep vivid red colour.

blood sample blood samples n
bloedmonster
A sample of blood.

blood sausage blood sausages n
bloedworst
A cooked sausage made out of meat (most often pork), blood and various other regional ingredients.

blood sport blood sports n
kwelspel
(literally) A sport involving the killing or the shedding of blood of animals.

blood test blood tests n
bloedonderzoek
A serologic analysis of a sample of blood; a test in which blood is removed from a subject and analyzed to determine the presence or levels of any of a variety of substances which indicate whether the subject has health problems.

blood thinner blood thinners n
bloedverdunner
(medicine) Any of a group of pharmaceutical drugs which reduce the clotting factor of the blood (e.g. warfarin, acenocoumarol).

blood transfusion blood transfusions n
bloedtransfusie
(medicine) The taking of blood from one individual and inserting it or blood-based products into the circulatory system of another.

blood type blood types n
bloedgroep
A classification of blood that is based on the presence or absence of antigens in the red blood cells of an individual. For the purposes of blood transfusion three antigens referred to as "A", "B" and "RhD" (out of a total of 29) are the most important. Based on their presence the human blood can be classified to A, AB, B, and O blood types which are further divided to Rh positive or negative.

blood vessel blood vessels n
bloedvat ader
(anatomy) A component of the circulatory system, such as an artery, capillary, or vein, that carries blood.

blood, sweat and tears n
bloed, zweet en tranen
(idiom) A person's determination and hard work.

blood-curdling more blood-curdling most blood-curdling adj
bloedstollend
Causing terror or horror.

bloodbath /ˈblʌdˌbæθ/ /ˈblʌdˌbɑːθ/ bloodbaths n
bloedbad
Indiscriminate killing or slaughter; a massacre.

bloodcurdling more bloodcurdling most bloodcurdling adj
bloedstollend
Causing great horror or terror.

bloodhound /ˈblʌd.haʊnd/ bloodhounds n
bloedhond
A large scenthound famed for its ability to follow a scent many days old, over vast distances. This dog is often used as a police dog to track missing people, fleeing suspects, or escaped prisoners.

bloodlet v
aderlaten
(transitive) To bleed; let blood; phlebotomise.

bloodletting bloodlettings n
aderlating
(historical, medicine) The archaic practice of treating illness by removing some blood, believed to be tainted, from the stricken person.

bloodlust /ˈblʌdˌlʌst/ bloodlusts n
bloedlust
A desire for bloodshed and carnage, often aroused in the heat of battle and leading to uncontrolled slaughter and torture.

bloodshed /ˈblʌdˌʃɛd/ bloodsheds n
bloedvergieten bloedbad
(literally) The shedding or spilling of blood.
bloedvergieten bloedbad slachting
A slaughter; destruction of life, notably on a large scale.
bloedoffer
(obsolete) The shedding of one's own blood; specifically, the death of Christ.

bloodstream /ˈblʌd.stɹɪim/ bloodstreams n
bloedbaan
The flow of blood through the circulatory system of an animal

bloodsucker bloodsuckers n
bloedzuiger bloeddrinker
An animal that drinks the blood of others, especially by sucking blood through a puncture wound; a hemovore.
bloeddrinker vampier
(by extension) One who attempts to take as much from others as possible; a leech.

bloodthirst n
bloeddorst
An eagerness for bloodshed.

bloodthirsty /ˈblʌdˌθɚsti/ /ˈblʌdθəːsti/ bloodthirstier bloodthirstiest more bloodthirsty most bloodthirsty adj
bloeddorstig bloeddorstige
Thirsty for blood: inexorably violent or eager for bloodshed; murderous.

bloody /ˈblɜ.ɖiː/ /ˈblʌ.diː/ /ˈbɫɐ.diː/ bloodier bloodiest adj
bloederig bebloed
Covered in blood.
bloederig bloedig
Characterised by bloodshed.
stomme
(informal, Britain, Ireland, Newfoundland, Australia, NZ, South Africa) Used as an intensifier.

bloody /ˈblɜ.ɖiː/ /ˈblʌ.diː/ /ˈbɫɐ.diː/ more bloody most bloody adv
verdomd
(informal, Britain, Ireland, Newfoundland, Australia, NZ, South Africa) Used to express anger, annoyance, shock, or for emphasis.

bloody dock n
bloedzuring
A herb named for its characteristic red or purple veins, used in moderate amounts in salads and as ornamental vegetable, Rumex sanguineus.

bloody hell interjection
allemachtig
An expression of dismay, disgust, anger, surprise etc.

bloody mary bloody maries bloody marys n
bloody mary
A cocktail made from vodka, tomato juice, and usually other spices or flavorings, such as Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, beef consommé or bouillon, horseradish, celery or celery salt, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and lemon juice.

bloom /bluːm/ blooms n
rijp waas
The delicate, powdery coating upon certain growing or newly-gathered fruits or leaves, as on grapes, plums, etc.

blooming /ˈbluː.mɪŋ/ /ˈblʊ.mɪŋ/ more blooming most blooming adj
bloeiend bloeiende
Opening in blossoms; flowering.
Thriving in health, beauty, and vigor, vigour; indicating the freshness and beauties of youth or health.

blossom /ˈblɑ.səm/ /ˈblɒ.səm/ blossoms n
bloesem
A flower, especially one indicating that a fruit tree is fruiting; (collectively) a mass of such flowers.
bloei bloeitijd bloesemtijd
The state or season of producing such flowers.

blossom /ˈblɑ.səm/ /ˈblɒ.səm/ v
bloeien bloesemen
(intransitive) To have, or open into, blossoms; to bloom.

blot /blɑt/ /blɒt/ blots n
vlek
A blemish, spot or stain made by a coloured substance.
schandvlek
(by extension) A stain on someone's reputation or character; a disgrace.

blotting paper n
vloeipapier
Absorbent paper used to dry ink.

blouse /blaʊs/ /blaʊz/ /bluːz/ blouses n
bloes blouse
(fashion) A shirt for women or girls, particularly a shirt with buttons and often a collar; a dress shirt tailored for women.

bloviate /ˈbloʊ.viˌeɪt/ v
oreren
(intransitive, US) To speak or discourse at length in a pompous or boastful manner.

blow /bloʊ/ /bləʊ/ blows n
slag
The act of striking or hitting.
slag tegenslag
A damaging occurrence.

blow /bloʊ/ /bləʊ/ v
blazen waaien
(intransitive) To produce an air current.
(intransitive) To be propelled by an air current.
blazen
(transitive) To propel by an air current (or, if under water, a water current), usually with the mouth.
(transitive) To create or shape by blowing.
(transitive) To cause to make sound by blowing, as a musical instrument.
spuiten blazen
(intransitive, of a cetacean) To exhale visibly through the spout the seawater which it has taken in while feeding.
ontploffen springen
(intransitive) To burst or explode; to occur suddenly
pijpen doorjagen ontploffen springen
(obsolete) To spread by report; to publish; to disclose.
pijpen doorjagen
(intransitive) To breathe hard or quick; to pant; to puff.

blow a kiss v
een kushandje geven
(idiomatic) To kiss one's hand, then blow on it in a direction towards the recipient.

blow off steam v
stoom afblazen
(idiomatic) To vent; to talk or take action (especially in a ranting or unrestrained way) so as to relieve stress.

blow one's nose v
neus snuiten
To expel mucus or other matter from one's nasal passages, via one's nostril, by force of lung power.

blowfish blowfish blowfishes n
kogelvis
Any species of fish of the family Tetraodontidae that have the ability to inflate themselves to a globe several times their normal size by swallowing water or air when threatened.

blowfly blowflies n
aasvlieg bromvlieg
Any of various flies of the family Calliphoridae that lay their eggs in rotting meat, dung, or open wounds.

blowgun blowguns n
blaaspijp blaasroer
A hollow tube through which a dart or similar missile may be blown.

blowhard /ˈbloʊhɑɹd/ /ˈbləʊhɑːd/ blowhards n
blaaskaak kletsmajoor
(Canada, US, derogatory) A person who talks too much or too loudly, especially in a boastful or self-important manner. [from c. 1840]

blowhole /ˈbləʊhəʊl/ blowholes n
gietblaas gietgal
(metallurgy) An unintended cavity filled with air in a casting product.

blowjob /ˈbloʊd͡ʒɑb/ /ˈbləʊdʒɒb/ blowjobs n
pijpbeurt
(sex, vulgar, slang) An act of fellatio, or sucking a penis or other phallic object (such as a dildo). Stimulation of somebody's penis or testicles with a person's lips, tongue or mouth with the purpose of giving the receiver sexual pleasure. It may or may not result in orgasm.

blowtorch /ˈbloʊˌtoɹt͡ʃ/ /ˈbləʊˌtɔːtʃ/ blowtorches n
soldeerlamp
A tool which projects a controlled stream of a highly flammable gas over a spark in order to produce a controlled flame.

bludgeon /ˈblʌd͡ʒ.ən/ bludgeons n
knuppel
A short, heavy club, often of wood, which is thicker or loaded at one end.

bludgeon /ˈblʌd͡ʒ.ən/ v
afdwingen neerknuppelen
(transitive) To strike or hit with something hard, usually on the head; to club.
afdwingen
(transitive) To coerce someone, as if with a bludgeon.

blue /bljuː/ /bluː/ /blɪʊ̯/ bluer bluest more blue most blue adj
depressief teneergeslagen
(informal) Depressed, melancholic, sad.
blauw
(particle physics) Having a color charge of blue.

blue /bljuː/ /bluː/ /blɪʊ̯/ blues n
blauw
Anything coloured blue, especially to distinguish it from similar objects differing only in color.
A blue dye or pigment.
(uncountable) Blue clothing.
blauwtje
(entomology) Any of the butterflies of the subfamily Polyommatinae in the family Lycaenidae, most of which have blue on their wings.

blue beret blue berets n
blauwhelm
(military) A United Nations peacekeeper.

blue blood blue bloods n
blauw bloed
(uncountable) Noble or aristocratic ancestry.

blue cheese /blu ˈtʃiz/ /bluː ˈtʃiːz/ blue cheeses n
blauwschimmelkaas
A kind of cheese with bluish mold in it.

blue crane blue cranes n
Stanleys kraanvogel paradijskraanvogel
Grus paradisea, a bird of the crane (Gruidae) family

blue green adj
appelblauwzeegroen
Of a bluish green colour.

blue jay blue jays n
blauwe gaai
Any of species Cyanocitta cristata of North American jays with blue feathering from the top of its head to midway down its back.

blue rock thrush blue rock thrushes n
blauwe rotslijster
Monticola solitarius, a thrush-like flycatcher found in southern Europe, northern Africa and parts of Asia

blue screen of death blue screens of death n
blauw scherm des dood
(computing, informal) An error screen displayed by some operating systems, especially Microsoft Windows, after encountering an unrecoverable error which causes the system to shut down.

blue swallow blue swallows n
blauwe zwaluw

blue tit blue tits n
pimpelmees blauwmees
Cyanistes caeruleus, a small bird of the tit family Paridae, with an azure blue crown and dark blue line passing through the eye and encircling the white cheeks to the chin.

blue whale blue whales n
blauwe vinvis
A whale (Balaenoptera musculus), blue in color and the largest known living animal.

blue wildebeest blue wildebeest n
blauwe gnoe
A large ungulate mammal of the bovid family and one of two species of wildebeest, (Connochaetes taurinus)

blue-eyed adj
blauwogig
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see blue,‎ eyed (or eye, -ed).

blue-gray more blue-gray most blue-gray adj
blauwgrijs
Of a bluish grey color.

blue-green alga blue-green algae n
blauwalg
Any member of the taxonomic class or phylum Cyanobacteria; a primitive photosynthetic organism similar to bacteria which is thought to have generated the first oxygen in the Earth's atmosphere.

blue-winged grasshopper blue-winged grasshoppers n
blauwvleugelsprinkhaan
Oedipoda caerulescens, a grasshopper species that lives in regions with sparse vegetation.

blue-winged kookaburra blue-winged kookaburras n
blauwvleugelkookaburra
A kookaburra of species Dacelo leachii, of northern Australia and New Guinea.

bluebell bluebells n
grasklokje
Scottish bluebell (harebell) (Campanula rotundifolia)
wilde hyacint
Various flowering plants with blue, usually pendulous, flowers.

blueberry /ˈblu.ˌbɛ.ɹi/ /ˈbluːb(ə)ɹi/ blueberries n
blauwe bosbes
(countable) An edible round berry, belonging to the cowberry group (Vaccinium sect. Cyanococcus), with flared crowns at the end, that turns blue on ripening.
(countable) The shrub of the above-mentioned berry.
(countable, and, uncountable) A dark blue colour.

bluegrass n
veldbeemgras
Kentucky bluegrass, Poa pratensis.
bluegrass
(music, uncountable) A subgenre of country music with roots in Scots-Irish Appalachian folk music, blues, and jazz and characterized by banjos, fiddles, acoustic guitars, dobros, and mandolins; but containing no drums, electric guitars, pianos or other keyboard or wind instruments.

blueprint /ˈbluːˌpɹɪnt/ blueprints n
cyanotypie
A type of paper-based reproduction process producing white-on-blue images, used primarily for technical and architecture's drawings, now largely replaced by other technologies.
blauwdruk
A print produced with this process.
plan
(architecture, engineering, by extension) A detailed technical drawing (now often in some electronically storable and transmissible form).
(informal, by extension) Any detailed plan, whether literal or figurative.

blueshift /ˈbluːˌʃɪft/ blueshifts n
blauwverschuiving
(physics) A change in the wavelength of light, in which the wavelength is shorter than when it was emitted at the source.

bluestocking bluestockings n
blauwkous
(usually derogatory) A scholarly, literary, or cultured woman.

bluethroat bluethroats n
blauwborst
A small Old World passerine bird, of species Luscinia svecica, the male in spring having a bright blue throat.

bluetongue bluetongues n
blauwtong
(uncountable) A disease of ruminants, caused by Bluetongue virus of the genus Orbivirus, carried by mosquitos, midges etc. [from 19th c.]

bluewing bluewings n
blauwvleugeltaling
Anas discors (syn. Spatula discors), the blue-winged teal.

bluff /blʌf/ bluffs n
bluffen
An act of bluffing; a false expression of the strength of one's position in order to intimidate; braggadocio.
klip
A high, steep bank, for example by a river or the sea, or beside a ravine or plain; a cliff with a broad face.

bluff /blʌf/ v
bluffen
(poker) To make a bluff; to give the impression that one's hand is stronger than it is.

bluffer /ˈblʌfə/ /ˈblʌfɚ/ bluffers n
bluffer

bluish /ˈbluːɪʃ/ more bluish most bluish adj
blauwig blauwachtig
Having a tint or hue similar to the colour blue.

blunder /ˈblʌn.də(ɹ)/ /ˈblʌn.dɚ/ blunders n
blunder
A clumsy or embarrassing mistake.

blunder /ˈblʌn.də(ɹ)/ /ˈblʌn.dɚ/ v
blunderen een bok schieten een flater slaan flateren miskleunen
(intransitive) To make a clumsy or stupid mistake.
(transitive) To cause to make a mistake.

blunderbuss /ˈblʌn.dəˌbʌs/ /ˈblʌn.dɚˌbʌs/ blunderbusses n
donderbus
An old style of muzzleloading firearm and early form of shotgun with a distinctive short, large caliber barrel that is flared at the muzzle, therefore able to fire scattered quantities of nails, stones, shot, etc. at short range.

blunt /blʌnt/ blunter bluntest adj
bot stomp
Having a thick edge or point; not sharp.

blunt /blʌnt/ v
afzwakken
(figuratively) To repress or weaken; to impair the force, keenness, or susceptibility, of

blur /ˈblɜː(ɹ)/ blurs n
smet veeg vlekje
A smear, smudge or blot.
nevelig beeld onduidelijke plek
Something that appears hazy or indistinct.

blur /ˈblɜː(ɹ)/ v
vervagen
To make indistinct or hazy, to obscure or dim.
(intransitive) To become indistinct.
bekladden bevlekken bezoedelen
To smear, stain or smudge.

blurb /blɝ(ː)b/ blurbs n
flaptekst
A short description of a book, film, or other work, written and used for promotional purposes.

blurred /blɜːd/ /blɝd/ more blurred most blurred adj
flou onscherp wazig
Out of focus; partially obscured; smudged.

blurry /ˈblɜːɹi/ blurrier blurriest adj
wazig
(of an image) Not clear, crisp, or focused; having fuzzy edges.

blurt /ˈblɜːt/ /ˈblɝt/ v
uitflappen
To utter suddenly and unadvisedly; to speak quickly or without thought; to divulge inconsiderately — commonly with out.

blush /blʌʃ/ blushes n
rouge
(uncountable, countable) A sort of makeup, frequently a powder, used to redden the cheeks.

blush /blʌʃ/ v
blozen
(intransitive) To become red in the face (and sometimes experience an associated feeling of warmth), especially due to shyness, shame, excitement, or embarrassment.

bluster /ˈblʌs.tə/ /ˈblʌs.tɚ/ blusters n
gebral
Pompous, officious talk.
bulder gebulder
Fitful noise and violence.

blustery more blustery most blustery adj
luidruchtig rumoerig
Blowing in loud and abrupt bursts.

blutwurst blutwursts n
bloedworst pens
(US) A blood sausage, blood pudding

boa /bɔː/ /ˈboʊ.ə/ /ˈbəʊ.ə/ boas n
boa
Any of a group of large American snakes, of the genus Boa, subfamily Boinae, or family Boidae, including the boa constrictor and the emperor boa of Mexico.
(plural "boas") A type of long scarf; typically made from synthetic or real feathers (or occasionally fur), and usually worn by being draped across the shoulders with the ends hanging low, sometimes also with a loop around the neck.

boa constrictor boa constrictors n
afgodslang boa constrictor
A large tropical American snake, Boa constrictor, that kills its prey by squeezing them.

boar /bo(ː)ɹ/ /boə/ /bɔɹ/ /bɔː/ boar boars n
beer mannetjesvarken
A male pig.
A male guinea pig.

board /bo(ː)ɹd/ /boəd/ /bɔɹd/ /bɔːd/ boards n
plank
A relatively long, wide and thin piece of any material, usually wood or similar, often for use in construction or furniture-making.
bord controlebord paneel
A device (e.g., switchboard) containing electrical switches and other controls and designed to control lights, sound, telephone connections, etc.
bord
Short for blackboard, whiteboard, chessboard, surfboard, circuit board, message board (on the Internet), etc.
raad
A committee that manages the business of an organization, e.g., a board of directors.
logement
(uncountable) Regular meals or the amount paid for them in a place of lodging.

board /bo(ː)ɹd/ /boəd/ /bɔɹd/ /bɔːd/ v
aan boord gaan instappen opstappen
(transitive) To step or climb onto or otherwise enter a ship, aircraft, train or other conveyance.
logies verschaffen
(transitive) To provide someone with meals and lodging, usually in exchange for money.
logeren
(transitive) To receive meals and lodging in exchange for money.
enteren
(transitive, nautical) To (at least attempt to) capture an enemy ship by going alongside and grappling her, then invading her with a boarding party.

board and lodging n
kost en inwoning
Lodging with daily meals, usually provided in return for rent or other considerations.

board game board games n
bordspel
Any of many games of strategy or chance played on a specially designed board; often involves one or more players moving pieces and using dice or cards.

board meeting board meetings n
bestuursvergadering
a meeting held by the board (of directors) of a company, or any other organisation that has a governing board.

board member board members n
bestuurslid bestuurder
a member of the board of directors of an association or company.

board of directors boards of directors n
raad van bestuur
A group of people elected by stockholders to establish corporate policies and make management decisions.

board up v
dichttimmeren
(transitive) To block doors or windows with boards, either to prevent access or as protection from storms, etc.

boarder /ˈbo(ː)ɹdɚ/ /ˈboədə/ /ˈbɔədə/ /ˈbɔɹdɚ/ /ˈbɔːdə/ boarders n
kostleerling
A pupil who lives at school during term time.
kostganger
Someone who pays for meals and lodging in a house rather than a hotel.

boarding house boarding houses n
pension
A private house in which paying residents are provided with accommodation and meals.

boarding pass /ˈbɔɹdɪŋ ˌpæs/ boarding passes n
boarding pass instapkaart
A document or card, similar to a ticket, needed in order to board an airplane or other mode of transport.

boarhound boarhounds n
velter
A large dog, descended from breeds originally used to hunt boars.

boast /boʊst/ /bəʊst/ boasts n
opscheppen
A brag; ostentatious positive appraisal of oneself.
Something that one brags about.

boast /boʊst/ /bəʊst/ v
opscheppen
(intransitive) To brag; to talk loudly in praise of oneself.

boat /boʊt/ /bəʊt/ boats n
boot schip
A craft used for transportation of goods, fishing, racing, recreational cruising, or military use on or in the water, propelled by oars or outboard motor or inboard motor or by wind.

boat /boʊt/ /bəʊt/ v
varen
(intransitive) To travel by boat.

boat lift boat lifts n
scheepslift
A mechanism used for raising and lowering boats on a canal vertically from one water level to another.

boat trip boat trips n
bootreis
A trip made by boat or ship.

boathook boathooks n
bootshaak
A hook attached to a pole used for pulling or pushing boats, rafts, logs or other objects to or from the side of a boat.

boatswain /ˈboʊ.sən/ /ˈbəʊ.sən/ /ˈbəʊt.sweɪn/ boatswains n
bootsman
The officer (or warrant officer) in charge of sails, rigging, anchors, cables etc. and all work on deck of a sailing ship.

bob /bɑb/ /bɒb/ v
deinen dobberen
(intransitive) To move gently and vertically, in either a single motion or repeatedly up and down, at or near the surface of a body of water, or similar medium.

bobbin bobbins n
spoel bobijn
A spool or cylinder around which wire is coiled.
klos spoel bobijn
In a sewing machine, the small spool that holds the lower thread.

bobbins n
brol
(Lancashire, Manchester, slang) crap, rubbish, something worthless or nonsensical

bobble /ˈbɒbəl/ bobbles n
pompon
A furry ball attached on top of a hat.

bobcat /ˈbɒb.kæt/ /ˈbɔb.kæt/ bobcats n
rode lynx
A North American wildcat, Lynx rufus, having tufted ears and a short tail.

bobolink bobolinks n
bobolink rijsttroepiaal
An American migratory songbird, Dolichonyx oryzivorus, resembling a blackbird with the bill of a finch.

bobsled v
bobben bobsleeën
To ride a bobsled.

bobsledder bobsledders n
bobber bobsleeër
Someone who participates in bobsled.

bobsleigh bobsleighs n
bob bobslee bobsleeën
(UK) The sled used in the sport of bobsleigh.

bock beer bock beers n
bockbier bokbier
A strong, dark lager of German origin.

bodacious /boʊˈdeɪʃəs/ more bodacious most bodacious adj
baldadig brutaal
(US) Audacious and unrestrained.
brutaal stout
(US) Incorrigible and insolent.
enorm
(AU, US, slang) Impressively great in size, and enormous; extraordinary.
aantrekkelijk sexy
(of a person) Sexy, attractive.

bode /boʊd/ /bəʊd/ v
voorspellen
(ambitransitive) To indicate by signs, as future events; to be an omen of; to portend or foretell.

bodice /ˈbɑdɪs/ /ˈbɒdɪs/ bodices n
kledingstuk
A sleeveless shirt for women, sometimes provided with detachable sleeves.
The upper portion of a women's one-piece dress, equivalent to a shirt.
lijfje
Blouse; any shirt for women, particularly the upper part of a two-piece dress or European folk costume.
keurslijf lijfje
Underbodice: an undershirt for women, (archaic) particularly a corset or other undershirt stiffened with whalebone.

bodily /ˈbɑdɪli/ /ˈbɒdɪli/ more bodily most bodily adj
lichamelijk fysiek somatisch
Of, relating to, or concerning the body.

bodily /ˈbɑdɪli/ /ˈbɒdɪli/ adv
fysiek lichamelijk
Pertaining to the whole body or mass; wholly.

bodily fluid bodily fluids n
humor lichaamssap lichaamsvloeistof lichaamsvocht
(anatomy) Any liquid portion of the body, such as blood, urine, semen, saliva, especially when expelled.

body /ˈbɑdi/ /ˈbɒdi/ [ˈbɑɾi] bodies n
lichaam
The physical structure of a human or animal seen as one single organism. [from 9th c.]
The fleshly or corporeal nature of a human, as opposed to the spirit or soul. [from 13th c.]
(uncountable) Comparative viscosity, solidity or substance (in wine, colours etc.). [from 17th c.]
carrosserie hoofddeel
The largest or most important part of anything, as distinct from its appendages or accessories. [from 11th c.]
corpus massa verzameling
A unified collection of details, knowledge or information. [from 17th c.]
lijf massa menigte
A group of people having a common purpose or opinion; a mass. [from 16th c.]
orgaan organisatie
An organisation, company or other authoritative group. [from 17th c.]
lichaam deel deeltje
Any physical object or material thing. [from 14th c.]
lijf substantie
(uncountable) Substance; physical presence. [from 17th c.]

body and soul adv
met hart en ziel

body bag body bags n
lijkzak
A non-porous bag designed to contain a human body, used for the storage and transport of corpses.

body butter body butters n
bodybutter
An unguent moisturizer designed to be applied to the body.

body camera /ˈbɑdi ˈkæməɹə/ /ˈbɑdi ˈkæmɹə/ /ˈbɑɾi-/ /ˈbɒdi ˈkæməɹə/ /ˈbɒdi ˈkæmɹə/ body cameras n
bodycam
A video recording system worn on the body, typically used by law enforcement officers to record their interactions with the public, and gather video evidence at crime scenes. [from 21st century]

body heat n
lichaamswarmte
heat produced from within the body of a (warmblooded) animal as opposed to absorbed from the environment

body language body languages n
lichaamstaal
Nonverbal communication by means of facial expressions, eye behavior, gestures, posture, and the like; often thought to be involuntary.
Deliberate, usually culturally influenced, nonverbal communication using the body through facial expressions, gestures, dance, mime, etc.

body louse body lice n
kleerluis
A parasitic insect, Pediculus humanus humanus (syn. Pediculus humanus corporis), that infests the body and clothes of humans and feeds on blood.

body mass index body mass indexes body mass indices n
queteletindex BMI bodymassindex
A statistical measure of the weight of a person scaled according to height, used to estimate if a person is underweight or overweight. BMI units are defined as \mathrm{kg}/\mathrm{m}^2 ≈ \mathrm{703*lb}/\mathrm{in}^2.

body odour body odours n
lichaamsgeur
The unpleasant smell emitted by a person's body, caused by bacteria multiplied by sweat.

body of water bodies of water n
gewater
Any significant accumulation of water, usually covering the Earth or another planet, such as an ocean, a river, lake or a bay.

body part body parts n
lichaamsdeel
(anatomy) Any part of an animal organism, such as an organ, limb or extremity.
component onderdeel
Any part of the body of a vehicle.

body temperature body temperatures n
lichaamstemperatuur
The current temperature of the body of a person or animal, especially when used as a simple guide to health.

body text n
binnenwerk hoofdwerk
Within a book or other document, the main portion of text#Noun, excluding the front matter and back matter.

bodybuilder /ˈbɑː.diˌbɪl.dɚ/ /ˈbɒ.diˌbɪl.də/ [ˈbɑː.ɾiˌbɪɫ.ɾɚ] bodybuilders n
bodybuilder lichaamsbouwer
(bodybuilding) A person who uses diet and exercise to build an aesthetically muscular physique, in order to compete in bodybuilding.

bodybuilding /ˈbɑːdiˌbɪldɪŋ/ /ˈbɒdiˌbɪldɪŋ/ n
bodybuilding
A sport in which the aesthetics of muscular development is the basis for competition.

bodyfat n
lichaamsvet
Fat stored in the form of adipose tissue.

bodyguard /ˈbɑːdiɡɑːɹd/ /ˈbɒdiɡɑːd/ bodyguards n
lijfwacht persoonsbeveiliger bodyguard lijfgarde
A person or group of persons, often armed, responsible for protecting an individual.

boffin /ˈbɑfɪn/ /ˈbɒfɪn/ boffins n
techneut
(Australia, New Zealand, Britain, Ireland, informal) An engineer or scientist, especially one engaged in technological or military research. [from 1930s]

bog /bɑɡ/ /bɒɡ/ /bɔɡ/ bogs n
moer moeras zomp
(uncountable) The acidic soil of such areas, principally composed of peat; marshland, swampland.

bog body bog bodies n
veenlijk
A human cadaver that has been naturally mummified in a peat bog.

bog clubmoss bog clubmosses n
moeraswolfsklauw
Lycopodiella inundata, growing in boggy cool, subarctic, and alpine conditions in the northern hemisphere.

bog iron ore n
ijzeroer moeraserts moerasijzer oer
(geology) Deposit of porous, impure limonite found in bogs and swamps.

bog roll bog rolls n
toiletpapier
(Britain, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, vulgar ) toilet paper.
(Britain, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, vulgar) a roll of toilet paper.

bogeyman /ˈboʊ.ɡiˌmæn/ /ˈbu.ɡiˌmæn/ /ˈbəʊ.ɡiˌmæn/ /ˈbəʊ.ɡɪˌmæn/ /ˈbʊɡ.iˌmæn/ bogeymen n
boeman bietebauw
A menacing, ghost-like monster in children's stories.

boggle /ˈbɑ.ɡəl/ /ˈbɒɡ.əl/ /ˈbɔɡ.əl/ v
in de war zijn verbijsterd zijn
(intransitive) To be bewildered, dumbfounded, or confused.
overdonderen verwarren
(transitive) To confuse or mystify; overwhelm.

bogie /ˈboʊ.ɡi/ /ˈbəʊ.ɡi/ bogies n
draaistel
(by extension, rail transport, also, attributively) One of two sets of wheels under a locomotive or railcar; also, a structure with axles and wheels under a locomotive, railcar, or semi which provides support and reduces vibration for the vehicle.

bogue /boʊɡ/ bogues n
bokvis
A species of seabream fish native to the eastern Atlantic (Boops boops).

bogus /ˈboʊ.ɡəs/ /ˈbəʊ.ɡəs/ more bogus most bogus adj
vervalst
Counterfeit or fake; not genuine.

bohrium /ˈbɔːɹiəm/ n
bohrium
A transuranic chemical element (symbol Bh) with an atomic number of 107.

boil /bɔɪl/ /ˈbɔɪ.əl/ boils n
etterbuil
A localized accumulation of pus in the skin, resulting from infection.
kook kookpunt
The point at which fluid begins to change to a vapour; the boiling point.

boil /bɔɪl/ /ˈbɔɪ.əl/ v
koken zieden aan de kook brengen zooien
(transitive, of liquids) To heat to the point where it begins to turn into a gas.
koken
(ambitransitive) To cook in boiling water.
(intransitive, of liquids) To begin to turn into a gas, seethe.
stikken
(transitive, UK, informal) To bring to a boil, to heat so as to cause the contents to boil.

boil over v
overkoken
(intransitive) To boil to such an extent as to overflow its container.

boiled egg boiled eggs n
gekookte ei
An egg which has been cooked in the shell in boiling water. It can be hard-boiled or soft-boiled.

boiler /ˈbɔɪlə/ /ˈbɔɪlɚ/ boilers n
boiler ketel
A device consisting of a heat source and a tank for storing hot water, typically for space heating, domestic hot water etc., disregarding the source of heat.

boiling /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/ more boiling most boiling adj
kokend
(informal, hyperbole) Of a thing: extremely hot or active.

boiling point /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ ˌpɔɪnt/ boiling points n
kookpunt
(physics, chemistry) The temperature at which a liquid boils, with the vapor pressure equal to the given external pressure.

boisterous /ˈbɔɪstəɹəs/ /ˈbɔɪstɹəs/ more boisterous most boisterous adj
driest
Full of energy; exuberant; noisy.
stormachtig
Characterized by violence and agitation; wild; stormy.

bokeh /ˈboʊ.kə/ /ˈboʊˌkeɪ/ /ˈbəʊ.kə/ /ˈbəʊˌkeɪ/ bokehs n
bokeh
(photography) A subjective aesthetic quality of out-of-focus areas of an image projected by a camera lens.

bold /baʉld/ /boʊld/ /ˈbəʊld/ [bɒʊ(ɫ)d] [ˈbɒʊ(ɫ)d] bolder boldest more bold most bold adj
moedig
Courageous, daring.
vet vetgedrukt
(typography, of, _, typefaces) Having thicker strokes than the ordinary form of the typeface.

bolide /ˈboʊ.laɪd/ /ˈboʊ.lɪd/ bolides n
bolide vuurbol
An extremely bright meteor.
vuurbal vuurbol
A fireball.

bollard /ˈbɒlɑːd/ /ˈbɒləd/ /ˈbɒləɹd/ bollards n
bolder meerpaal aanlegpaal poller verkeerspaal
A similar post preventing vehicle access to a pedestrian area, to delineate traffic lanes, or used for security purposes.

bollock /ˈbɒ.lək/ bollocks n
kloot bal
(British, Irish, vulgar, chiefly, in the plural) A testicle.

bollock /ˈbɒ.lək/ v
uitkafferen
(British, transitive, vulgar, slang) To reprimand severely and grossly.

bolster /ˈboʊlstɚ/ /ˈbəʊlstə/ v
ondersteunen stutten veilig stellen versterken
(transitive, often, figurative) To brace, reinforce, secure, or support.

bolt /boʊlt/ /bɒlt/ /bəʊlt/ [bɔʊɫt] bolts n
bout pijl
A (usually) metal fastener consisting of a cylindrical body that is threaded, with a larger head on one end. It can be inserted into an unthreaded hole up to the head, with a nut then threaded on the other end; a heavy machine screw.
grendel
A sliding pin or bar in a lock or latch mechanism.
(military, mechanical engineering) A sliding mechanism to chamber and unchamber a cartridge in a firearm.
bout grendel
A bar of wood or metal dropped in horizontal hooks on a door and adjoining wall or between the two sides of a double door, to prevent the door(s) from being forced open.
schicht
A lightning spark, i.e., a lightning bolt.
rol
A large roll of fabric or similar material, as a bolt of cloth.
bout
An iron to fasten the legs of a prisoner; a shackle; a fetter.

bolt cutter bolt cutters n
betonschaar
A metal tool, resembling a large pair of pliers, used to cut or sheer bolts.

bolthole boltholes n
ontsnappingsgat
A hole in an animal's den, or through a wall or fence, used for escape or emergency exit; i.e. a hole the animal may bolt through.
buitenverblijf
(figurative) A second home, etc. where a person can go to escape the stresses of everyday life.

bomb /bɑm/ /bɒm/ /bɔm/ /bʌm/ bombs n
bom
An explosive device used or intended as a weapon, (especially) one dropped from an aircraft.
flop
(slang) A failure; an unpopular commercial product.
wrak
(US, Australia, informal) A car in poor condition.
vlam
(chiefly, British, India, slang) A very attractive woman.

bomb /bɑm/ /bɒm/ /bɔm/ /bʌm/ v
bombarderen
(transitive, figuratively, often with with) To attack or annoy in the manner of a bombing.
afgaan
(ambitransitive) To fail dismally.

bomb crater bomb craters n
bomkrater
A hole in the ground created by the explosion of a large bomb, usually one dropped by a bomber (aircraft).

bombard /bəmˈbɑɹd/ /ˈbɑmˌbɑɹd/ /ˈbɒmˌbɑːd/ /ˌbɑmˈbɑɹd/ /ˌbɒmˈbɑːd/ bombards n
bombarde geschut kartouwe
a medieval primitive cannon, used chiefly in sieges for throwing heavy stone balls.

bombard /bəmˈbɑɹd/ /ˈbɑmˌbɑɹd/ /ˈbɒmˌbɑːd/ /ˌbɑmˈbɑɹd/ /ˌbɒmˈbɑːd/ v
bekogelen
(figuratively) To attack something or someone by directing objects at them.
bombarderen
(physics) To direct at a substance an intense stream of high-energy particles, usually sub-atomic or made of at most a few atoms.

bombardment bombardments n
bombardement
the act of bombing, especially towns or cities

bomber /ˈbɑmɚ/ /ˈbɒmə(ɹ)/ bombers n
bommenwerper
(aviation, military) A military aircraft designed to carry and drop bombs.

bombing /ˈbɒmɪŋ/ bombings n
bombardement
The action of dropping bombs from the air.

bombproof more bombproof most bombproof adj
bomvrij
Sufficiently strong to resist the effects of a blast from a bomb.

bon appétit /ˈbɔn ˌæpəˈti/ /ˌbo(ʊ).næ.pəˈti/ /ˌboʊn æpəˈti(t)/ /ˌboʊn æpəˈti/ /ˌboʊn æpəˈtit/ /ˌbɒn apəˈtiː/ /ˌbɒn apɛˈtiː/ /ˌbɔː.næ.peɪˈtiː/ phraseologicalUnit
eet smakelijk smakelijk eten smakelijk
Used to wish someone enjoyment of the meal they are about to eat.

bon vivant /ˌbɑn viˈvɑnt/ /ˌbɑn vɪvˈɑnt/ /ˌbɒ̃ viːˈvɒ̃/ bon vivants bons vivants n
bon-vivant levensgenieter pallieter pretmaker
A man who enjoys luxurious things in life, especially good food and drink; a man about town.

bon voyage /ˌbɒn vwaɪˈɑːʒ/ /ˌbɒn vɔɪˈɑːʒ/ interjection
goede reis
Used to wish someone a good journey.

bona fide /ˈboʊnə.faɪd/ /ˈboʊnəˌfiːdeɪ/ /ˈbɑnə.faɪd/ /ˌboʊnəˈfaɪdi/ /ˌbəʊ.nəˈfaɪ.di/ adj
echt
oprecht
In good faith; sincere; without deception or ulterior motive.

bonanza /bəˈnænzə/ bonanzas n
goudader
(mining) A rich mine or vein of silver or gold.
goudmijn
(by extension, figurative) Anything which is a great source of wealth or yields a large income or return.

bond /bɑnd/ /bɒnd/ bonds n
band
(often, in the plural) A physical connection which binds, a band.
binding
(chemistry) A link or force between neighbouring atoms in a molecule.

bondage /ˈbɑn.dɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈbɒn.dɪd͡ʒ/ bondages n
bondage
(sex) The practice of physically restraining people for sexual pleasure, such as by tying up or shackling.

bondsman /ˈbɑndzmən/ /ˈbɒndzmən/ bondsmen n
borg
Someone who signs a bond that states that they have taken responsibility for someone else's obligations.

bone /boʊn/ /bɐʉn/ /bəʉn/ /bəʊn/ bones n
(vis)graat
been bot
(uncountable) A composite material consisting largely of calcium phosphate and collagen and making up the skeleton of most vertebrates.
(American football, informal) The wishbone formation.
bot been knekel
(countable) Any of the components of an endoskeleton, made of bone.
bot been graat knekel
A bone of a fish; a fishbone.
balein
One of the rigid parts of a corset that forms its frame, the boning, originally made of whalebone.

bone china n
beenderporselein
an English form of porcelain made from clay mixed with bone ash

bone folder bone folders n
vouwbeen
A dull-edged hand tool used to fold and crease material in crafts.

bone marrow bone marrows n
beenmerg merg
(anatomy) The fatty vascular tissue that fills the cavities of bones, being the place where new blood cells are produced.

bone meal bone meals n
beendermeel
Ground bones used as a slow-release fertilizer, especially for bulbs.

bone of contention /ˈboʊn əv kənˈtɛnʃən/ /ˈbəʊn əv kənˈtɛnʃən/ bones of contention n
twistpunt
(idiomatic) Something that continues to be disputed; something on which no agreement can be reached

bone structure bone structures n
beenderstructuur
The exact anatomy of an individual at the level of his bones, which varies somewhat by measurements and angles compared to the characteristic averages per species, race or other genetically defined population

bone-dry adj
kurkdroog beendroog gortdroog
(idiomatic) Totally dry; without moisture.

bonefish bonefish bonefishes n
gratenvis
Any of various game fish, of the family Albulidae, found in shallow, tropical waters.

boner /ˈboʊ.nɚ/ /ˈbəʊ.nə(ɹ)/ boners n
stijve
(coarse, slang) An erect penis. [from mid-20th c.]
ontbener
One who or that which removes bones.

bonfire /ˈbɑnˌfaɪɚ/ /ˈbɒnfaɪə/ /ˈbɔn-/ bonfires n
vreugdevuur
A large, controlled outdoor fire lit to celebrate something or as a signal.
brandstapel
A fire lit outdoors to burn unwanted items; originally (historical) , heretics or other offenders, or banned books; now, generally agricultural or garden waste, or rubbish.

bongo /ˈbɑŋ.ɡoʊ/ /ˈbɒŋ.ɡəʊ/ bongos n
bongo
A striped bovine mammal found in Africa, Tragelaphus eurycerus.

bonhomie /ˈbɑnəmi/ /ˈbɒnəmiː/ /ˌboʊ-/ /ˌbɑnəˈmi/ bonhomies n
hartelijkheid jovialiteit
(uncountable) A friendly, good-natured, pleasant manner; an affable and approachable disposition; friendliness.

boning knife boning knives n
uitbeenmes
a sharp-pointed and narrow-bladed kitchen knife, used for removing the bones of poultry, meat, and fish.

bonkers /ˈbɑŋkɚz/ /ˈbɒŋkəz/ more bonkers most bonkers adj
gek zot
(informal, especially, Britain) Mad; crazy.

bonnet /ˈbɑn.ɪt/ /ˈbɒn.ɪt/ bonnets n
motorkap kap
(Australia, British, NZ, South Africa, automotive) The hinged cover over the engine of a motor car; a hood.

bonobo /bəˈnoʊ̯ˌboʊ̯/ /bəˈnəʊ̯ˌbəʊ̯/ /ˈbɒ.nəˌboʊ̯/ bonobos n
bonobo
The pygmy chimpanzee, Pan paniscus, from Africa south of the Congo river.

bonus /ˈboʊ.nəs/ /ˈbəʊ.nəs/ boni bonuses bonusses n
bonus extraatje
Something extra that is good; an added benefit.
bonus premie
An extra sum given as a premium, e.g. to an employee or to a shareholder.

bony /ˈboʊni/ /ˈbəʊni/ bonier boniest adj
benig
resembling, having the appearance or consistence of, or relating to bone; osseous.
full of bones
benig mager
with little flesh; skinny, thin

bony fish bony fish bony fishes n
beenvis
A fish belonging to either the Actinopterygii taxonomic class or the Sarcopterygii taxonomic class; a finfish.

bonze /ˈbɒnz/ bonzes n
bonze
A Buddhist monk or priest in East Asia.

boo /buː/ interjection
boe
A loud exclamation intended to scare someone. Usually used when one has been hidden from the target, and then appears unexpectedly.
An exclamation used by a member of an audience, as at a stage play or sports game, to indicate derision or disapproval of what has just occurred.

boo /buː/ boos n
boegeroep
A derisive shout made to indicate disapproval.

boob /ˈbuːb/ boobs n
tiet
(colloquial, slang) A breast, especially that of an adult or adolescent female human.

boob job boob jobs n
borstvergroting
(slang) A breast augmentation (or, less commonly, a breast reduction).

booby /ˈbuːbi/ boobies n
domkop
A stupid person.
tieten
(colloquial) A breast.
jan-van-gent
Any of various large tropical seabirds from the genera Sula and Papasula in the gannet family Sulidae, traditionally considered to be stupid.

booby prize booby prizes n
poedelprijs
(idiomatic) A prize or status, often unwelcome, awarded as a joke or disincentive to the loser of a contest or for poor performance.

booby trap booby traps n
boobytrap
(military) An antipersonnel device deliberately hidden or disguised as a harmless object.

booger /ˈbʊɡə/ /ˈbʊɡɚ/ boogers n
neuskeutel
(US, Canada, Philippines, slang) A piece of solid or semisolid mucus in or removed from a nostril.

book /buːk/ /bɵk/ /bʊk/ books n
boek
A collection of sheets of paper bound together to hinge at one edge, containing printed or written material, pictures, etc.
A major division of a long work.
(gambling) A record of betting (from the use of a notebook to record what each person has bet).
boek album
A long work fit for publication, typically prose, such as a novel or textbook, and typically published as such a bound collection of sheets, but now sometimes electronically as an e-book.
boeken
(usually, in the plural) Records of the accounts of a business.

book /buːk/ /bɵk/ /bʊk/ v
boeken reserveren
(transitive) To reserve (something) for future use.
noteren te boek stellen
(transitive) To write down, to register or record in a book or as in a book.
beboeten
(law enforcement, transitive) To record the name and other details of a suspected offender and the offence for later judicial action.
boeken vlammen
(intransitive, slang) To travel very fast.

book lung book lungs n
boeklong
(arachnology) A lamellate respiratory organ found in arachnids.

book of hours books of hours n
getijdenboek
(Christianity, chiefly, _, historical) An illuminated Catholic devotional book, popular in the Middle Ages.

bookbinder bookbinders n
boekbinder
A person whose profession is binding pages together to form books.

bookbindery bookbinderies n
boekbinderij

bookbinding bookbindings n
boekbinden
The art, craft or process of binding books

bookcase /ˈbʊkˌkeɪs/ [ˈbʊʔk̚keɪs] bookcases n
boekenkast
A piece of furniture for the storage and display of books.

bookend bookends n
boekensteun
A heavy object or moveable support placed at one or both ends of a row of books for the purpose of keeping them upright.

booking /ˈbʊkɪŋ/ bookings n
boeking
The act or process of writing something down in a book or books, e.g. in accounting.
The engagement of a performer for a particular performance.
boeking reservatie
A reservation for a service, such as travel or hotel accommodation.
boeken
(sports) The issuing of a caution which is usually written down in a book, and results in a yellow card or (after two bookings) a red card, that is to say, the player is sent from the field of play.

bookish /ˈbʊk.ɪʃ/ more bookish most bookish adj
boekenworm
Fond of reading or studying, especially said of someone lacking social skills as a result.
eigengereid formalistisch litterair pedant schools
Characterized by a method of expression generally found in books.

booklet /ˈbʊk.lət/ booklets n
boekje pamflet
A small or thin book.

bookmark /ˈbʊk.mɑː(ɹ)k/ bookmarks n
bladwijzer boekenlegger
A strip of material used to mark a place in a book.
(computing) A record of the address of a file or Internet page, serving as a shortcut to it.

bookshelf /ˈbʊkˌʃɛlf/ bookshelves n
boekenkast
A shelf or shelves for storing books for easy visual reference.

bookshop bookshops n
boekhandel boekwinkel boekenwinkel
A shop that sells books.

bookstand /ˈbʊkˌstænd/ bookstands n
boekenkraam
A small stall where books are sold.
boekenstandaard
A stand, made for holding books open.

bookworm /ˈbʊk.wɜːm/ bookworms n
boekenwurm
Any of various insects that infest books.
(figurative) An avid book reader.

boom /bum/ /buːm/ interjection
boem kaboem
Used to suggest the sound of an explosion.

boom /bum/ /buːm/ booms n
boem
A low-pitched, resonant sound, such as of an explosion.
giek
(sailing) A spar extending the foot of a sail; a spar rigged outboard from a ship's side to which boats are secured in harbour.
hausse hoogconjunctuur
(economics, business) A period of prosperity, growth, progress, or high market activity.

boom /bum/ /buːm/ v
donderen dreunen
To make a loud, hollow, resonant sound.
dreunen
(transitive, figuratively, of speech) To exclaim with force, to shout, to thunder.
bloeien floreren
(transitive, dated) To cause to advance rapidly in price.

boom barrier boom barriers n
slagboom
A bar or pole that can be lowered to block vehicular access through a controlled location, or raised to allow traffic to pass.

boom box boom boxes n
gettoblaster
A powerful portable audio system for listening collectively to recorded or broadcast sound.

boomerang /ˈbuməɹæŋ/ /ˈbuːməɹæŋ/ boomerangs n
boemerang
A flat curved airfoil that spins about an axis perpendicular to the direction of flight, originally used in various parts of the world as a hunting weapon or, in returnable types, for sports or training.

boomerang kid boomerang kids n
boemerangkind
(originally, US, informal) A young adult who has moved back into the parental home after a period of independence.

boomslang /ˈbuːmˌslæŋ/ boomslang boomslangs n
boomslang
(South Africa) A highly venomous snake found in sub-Saharan Africa, Dispholidus typus.

boon /buːn/ booner boonest adj
minzaam vrolijk
(now only in boon companion) Gay; merry; jovial; convivial.
goedaardig lief
(archaic) Kind; bountiful; benign.

boon /buːn/ boons n
geschenk gift voordeel zegen
A good thing; a blessing or benefit; a thing to be thankful for.
gebed verzoek
(archaic) That which is asked or granted as a benefit or favor; a gift or benefaction.
geschenk gift
(Hindu mythology) A blessing, typically a supernatural power, granted to an ascetic by a god or goddess.

boondock boondocks n
buiten kampong platteland
(US, with article, in the plural) A brushy, rural area or location.

boondock v
wildkamperen
(US) To stay in a self-contained recreational vehicle without connections to water, electricity, or sewer services, especially in a remote location.

boondoggle /ˈbundɑɡl̩/ /ˈbuːndɒɡl̩/ boondoggles n
tijdverspilling
(North American, figuratively, usually, politics) A waste of time and/or money; a pointless activity.

boor /bɔɹ/ /bɔː/ /bʊə/ /bʊɹ/ boors n
boer
A peasant.

boost /buːst/ boosts n
duwtje duwtje in de rug zetje
A push from behind, as to one who is endeavoring to climb.

boost /buːst/ v
jatten ontvreemden stelen
(transitive, engineering) To amplify; to signal boost.

booster /ˈbustɚ/ boosters n
draagraket
The first stage of a multistage rocket that provides the thrust for liftoff and the initial flight.

booster dose booster doses n
booster
A dose of an antigen designed to strengthen immunity after an earlier immunizing dose.

boot /but/ /buːt/ /bʉːt/ /bʏːt/ [buːt] boots n
laars bot schoen hoge
A heavy shoe that covers part of the leg.
bootleg
(informal) A bootleg recording.
beschermhuls huls
(construction) A flexible cover of rubber or plastic, which may be preformed to a particular shape and used to protect a shaft, lever, switch, or opening from dust, dirt, moisture, etc.

boot /but/ /buːt/ /bʉːt/ /bʏːt/ [buːt] v
schieten schoppen trappen
(transitive) To kick.
(informal) To eject; kick out.
opstarten
(computing) To bootstrap; to start a system, e.g. a computer, by invoking its boot process or bootstrap.
afranselen straffen
To apply corporal punishment (compare slippering).
buitengooien eruitgooien eruittrappen
(computing, informal) To disconnect forcibly; to eject from an online service, conversation, etc.
braken kotsen
(slang) To vomit.

boot jack boot jacks n
laarzenknecht
A firm structure with hole, into which a person steps, in order to more easily remove their foot from a boot.

booted eagle booted eagles n
dwergarend
Hieraaetus pennatus, a medium-sized mostly migratory bird of prey with a wide distribution in the Palearctic and southern Asia.

booted warbler booted warblers n
Russische spotvogel kleine spotvogel
Iduna caligata, an Old World warbler in the tree warbler group.

booth /buːð/ /buːθ/ booths n
stand
A small stall for the display and sale of goods.
cabinet
An enclosure just big enough to accommodate one standing person.

bootstrap /ˈbuːtˌstɹæp/ bootstraps n
laarzenstrop laarzentrekker
A loop (leather or other material) sewn at the side or top rear of a boot to help in pulling the boot on.
springplank trampoline
(figuratively) A means of advancing oneself or accomplishing something without aid.
opstart
(computing) The process by which the operating system of a computer is loaded into its memory.

booty /ˈbuːti/ booties n
buit plunder
Plunder taken from an enemy in time of war, or seized by piracy.

booze /buːz/ boozes n
drank
(colloquial, uncountable) Any alcoholic beverage. (Especially hard liquor.)

boozer /ˈbuː.zə(ɹ)/ boozers n
drankorgel zatlap zuipschuit
(colloquial) One who drinks habitually; a drunkard.

borate borates n
boraat
A salt or ester formed by the combination of boric acid with a base or positive radical

border /ˈboɹdɚ/ /ˈbɔədə/ /ˈbɔːdə/ /ˈbɔːɹdɚ/ [ˈbo̞ɹdɚ] borders n
grens
The line or frontier area separating political or geographical regions.
rand
The outer edge of something.
border
A strip of ground in which ornamental plants are grown.

border /ˈboɹdɚ/ /ˈbɔədə/ /ˈbɔːdə/ /ˈbɔːɹdɚ/ [ˈbo̞ɹdɚ] v
begrenzen
(transitive) To put a border on something.
grenzen aan
(transitive) To lie on, or adjacent to, a border of.
(intransitive) To approach; to come near to; to verge (with on or upon).

border control n
grensbewaking grenscontrole
Measures taken by a state or a bloc of states to monitor its borders and regulate the movement of people, animals, and goods across the border.

border guard border guards n
grensbewaker grenswachter
A person assigned to watch, protect or control the frontier between two sovereign states.

border on v
grenzen aan
(transitive, figurative) To be almost like some other thing; to verge on.

bordereau bordereaus bordereaux n
borderel
A detailed statement, especially one containing a detailed listing of documents or accounts.

borderline more borderline most borderline adj
dubieus grens

borderline borderlines n
demarcatie demarcatielijn grens grenslijn scheidingslijn
(countable) A boundary or accepted division; a border.

borderpost borderposts n
controlepost grensovergang grenspost

bordure /ˈboɹ.djʊɹ/ /ˈboɹ.d͡ʒɚ/ /ˈbɔː.d͡ʒə/ /ˈbɔːdjʊə/ /ˈbɔːd͡ʒə/ /ˈbɔːɹdjʊɹ/ /ˈbɔːɹd͡ʒɚ/ [ˈbo̞ɹ.d͡ʒɚ] bordures n
schildzoom
(heraldiccharge) A contrasting border around a shield.

bore /bo(ː)ɹ/ /boə/ /bɔɹ/ /bɔː/ bores n
boring
A hole drilled or milled through something, or (by extension) its diameter.

bore /bo(ː)ɹ/ /boə/ /bɔɹ/ /bɔː/ v
vervelen
(transitive) To inspire boredom in somebody.
boren
(intransitive) To make a hole with, or as if with, a boring instrument; to cut a circular hole by the rotary motion of a tool.

bored /bo(ː)ɹd/ /boəd/ /bɔɹd/ /bɔːd/ more bored most bored adj
verveeld
Suffering from boredom; mildly annoyed and restless through having nothing to do.

boredom /ˈbɔɹ.dəm/ /ˈbɔː.dəm/ boredoms n
verveling
(countable) An instance or period of being bored; A bored state.

boring /ˈboə.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈboɹ.ɪŋ/ /ˈboː.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈbɔː.ɹɪŋ/ more boring most boring adj
saai
Causing boredom or tiredness; making you to feel tired and impatient.

born /boɹn/ /bɔːn/ /bɔːɹn/ [bo̞ɹn] adj
geboren
Having from birth (or as if from birth) a certain quality or character; innate; inherited.

born with a silver spoon in one's mouth adj
met een gouden lepel in de mond geboren
(idiomatic) born rich, or into a wealthy family

born-again adj
wedergeboren
(Christianity) Having a renewed commitment to Jesus Christ.

borne /boən/ /boɹn/ /boːɹn/ /bɔːn/ [bo̞ɹn] adj
gedragen ondersteund
carried, supported.

boron /ˈbɔːˌɹɒn/ borons n
boor borium
The chemical element (symbol B) with an atomic number of 5, which is a metalloid found in its pure form as a dark amorphous powder.

borough /ˈbɝ.oʊ/ /ˈbʌ.ɹə/ /ˈbʌɹ.oʊ/ boroughs n
burcht
A town having a municipal corporation and certain traditional rights.
burcht deelraad
An administrative district in some cities, e.g., London.

borreliosis borrelioses n
borreliose

borrow /ˈbɑɹ.oʊ/ /ˈbɒɹ.əʊ/ /ˈbɔɹ.oʊ/ v
lenen ontlenen
To receive (something) from somebody temporarily, expecting to return it.

borscht /bɔɹʃt/ /bɔːʃt/ borschts n
borsjt borscht borsjtsj
A beetroot soup that can be served hot or cold, usually with sour cream.

bosom /ˈbʊz(ə)m/ bosoms n
boezem
A breast, one of a woman's breasts

bosom friend bosom friends n
boezemvriend boezemvriendin getrouwe
A very close friend.

boson /ˈboʊ.zɒn/ /ˈbəʊ.zɒn/ bosons n
boson
(particle) A particle with totally symmetric composite quantum states, which exempts them from the Pauli exclusion principle, and that hence obeys Bose-Einstein statistics. They have integer spin. Among them are many elementary particles, and some (gauge bosons) are known to carry the fundamental forces. Compare fermion.

boss /bɑs/ /bɒs/ /bɔs/ bosses n
baas opzichter
A person who oversees and directs the work of others; a supervisor.
chef baas bazin
A person in charge of a business or company.
baas eindbaas
(video games) An enemy, often at the end of a level, that is particularly challenging and must be beaten in order to progress.

bossa nova /ˈbɒsə ˈnəʊvə/ bossa novas n
bossanova
A genre of music originating from Brazil, similar to a fusion of jazz and samba music, no longer closely associated with the Brazilian dance.
The music of that dance.

bossage bossages n
bossage
(architecture) A rough, unfinished stone block, which is left projecting from the wall of a building to be later sculpted.

bossy /ˈbɑsi/ /ˈbɒsi/ /ˈbɒsɪ/ /ˈbɔsi/ bossier bossiest adj
bazig
Tending to give orders to others, especially when unwarranted; domineering.

bot /bɑt/ /bɒt/ bots n
bot
(computing) A piece of software designed to perform a minor but repetitive task automatically or on command, especially when operating with the appearance of a (human) user profile or account.

bota bag bota bags n
lapzak
A traditional Greek or Spanish wineskin bag. Typically it is made of leather, and is used to carry wine, although any liquid can be carried.

botanical adj
botanisch
Of or pertaining to botany; relating to the study of plants.

botanical garden botanical gardens n
botanische tuin
A place where a variety of plants are grown, primarily for scientific or educational reasons, but are normally open to the public, and include ornamental plants from around the world.

botanist /ˈbɒt.ən.ɪst/ [ˈbɒt.n̩.ɪst] botanists n
botanicus
(botany) A person engaged in botany, the scientific study of plants.

botany /-nɪ/ /ˈbɑt.ni/ /ˈbɑt.ə.ni/ /ˈbɒt.ni/ /ˈbɒt.ə.ni/ botanies n
plantkunde botanie botanica
(uncountable) The scientific study of plants, a branch of biology. Typically those disciplines that involve the whole plant.

botch /bɑt͡ʃ/ /bɒt͡ʃ/ v
verprutsen
(transitive) To perform (a task) in an unacceptable or incompetent manner; to make a mess of something

botcher botchers n
prutser
A clumsy or incompetent worker; a bungler.

botfly botflies n
horzel
One of several dipterous insects of the family Oestridae, the larvae of which are parasites on many animals, including humans.

both /boʊlθ/ /bəʊθ/ [boʊɫθ] [boʊθ] [bɐʉθ] [bəʊθ] [bɜʊ̯θ] conjunction
zowel ... als ...
Including both of (used with and).

both /boʊlθ/ /bəʊθ/ [boʊɫθ] [boʊθ] [bɐʉθ] [bəʊθ] [bɜʊ̯θ] determiner
beide allebei beiden allebeide alletwee
Each of the two; one and the other; referring to two individuals or items.

both … and conjunction
zowel … als zowel … als ook

bother /ˈbɑðɚ/ /ˈbɒðə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɔðə(ɹ)/ interjection
verdorie
A mild expression of annoyance.

bother /ˈbɑðɚ/ /ˈbɒðə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɔðə(ɹ)/ bothers n
moeite
Trouble, inconvenience.

bother /ˈbɑðɚ/ /ˈbɒðə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɔðə(ɹ)/ v
storen moeite doen
(transitive) To annoy, to disturb, to irritate; to be troublesome to, to make trouble for.

bottle /ˈbɑ.təl/ /ˈbɒt.əl/ bottles n
fles
The contents of such a container.

bottle /ˈbɑ.təl/ /ˈbɒt.əl/ v
bottelen
(transitive) To seal (a liquid) into a bottle for later consumption. Also fig.
de fles geven
(transitive, British) To feed (an infant) baby formula.

bottle bank bottle banks n
glasbak
A large container into which glass bottles are placed for recycling.

bottle cap bottle caps n
kroonkurk
Any of several designs of closure used to seal bottles.

bottle crate bottle crates n
flessenkrat
A container used for transport of beverage containers. In the present day they are usually made of plastic, but before the widespread use of plastic they tended to be made of wood or metal.

bottle opener bottle openers n
flessenopener flesopener
A device used to remove the cap from a bottle.

bottled water bottled waters n
flessenwater fleswater
Drinking water sold by bottle, either natural or processed by e.g. filtering, carbonation or mineralization.

bottleneck bottlenecks n
flessenhals
The narrow portion that forms the pouring spout of a bottle; the neck of a bottle.
bottleneck knelpunt
(by extension) The part of a process that is too slow or cumbersome.

bottom /ˈbɑtəm/ /ˈbɒtəm/ bottoms n
bodem onderkant
The lowest part of anything.
bil
(euphemism) The buttocks or anus.
bodem
(often, figuratively) The lowest part of a container.
bottom
(broadly, by extension) A submissive partner in a sexual relationship.
(LGBT, _, slang) A man, trans woman, or other person with a penis, who prefers the receptive role in anal sex.

bottom bracket bottom brackets n
trapas

bottom line bottom lines n
kortom
(idiomatic) The summary or result; the most important information.

bottom the house v
grote schoonmaak houden
(idiomatic, dated) To clean a house from top to bottom; to clean a house extremely thoroughly.

bottomless /ˈbaɾəmlɪs/ /ˈbɒtəm.ləs/ adj
bodemloos bodemloze
Extremely deep.

bottoms up interjection
proost
Cheers! (the drinking toast)

bougainvillea /ˌboʊ.ɡənˈvɪl.jə/ /ˌbu.ɡənˈvɪl.jə/ /ˌbuː.ɡənˈvɪl.ɪ.ə/ bougainvilleas n
bougainvillea
Any of several South American flowering shrubs or lianas, of the genus Bougainvillea, having three showy, colorful bracts attached below each group of three inconspicuous flowers.

bough /baʊ/ boughs n
tak
A tree-branch, usually a primary one directly attached to the trunk.

bouillon /ˈbuˌjɑn/ /ˈbuː.jɒn/ /ˈbuː.jɒ̃/ /ˈbʊljən/ /ˈbʊlˌjɑn/ bouillons n
bouillon
A clear seasoned broth made by simmering usually light meat, such as beef or chicken.

bouillon cube bouillon cubes n
bouillonblokje
(Canada, US) A small cube, consisting of dry ingredients, that can be dissolved to make a broth or soup stock.

boulder /ˈboʊldɚ/ /ˈbəʊl.də(ɹ)/ boulders n
kei rotsblok
A large mass of stone detached from the surrounding land.

boulevard /ˈbuː.ləˌvɑːd/ /ˈbʊləvɑɹd/ boulevards n
boulevard hoofdweg
A broad, well-paved and landscaped thoroughfare.

bounce /baʊns/ bounces n
afketsen stuiteren
A change of direction of motion after hitting the ground or an obstacle.
bons stuit terugsprong
A movement up and then down (or vice versa), once or repeatedly.
bons
The sack, dismissal.

bounce /baʊns/ v
ketsen stuiteren
(intransitive) To change the direction of motion after hitting an obstacle.
stuiteren
(transitive) To cause to move quickly up and down, or back and forth, once or repeatedly.

bouncer /ˈbaʊn.sə/ /ˈboʊn.sɚ/ bouncers n
portier buitenwipper uitsmijter
(informal) A member of security personnel employed by bars, nightclubs, etc to maintain order and deal with patrons who cause trouble.

bouncing castle /ˌbaʊnsɪŋ ˈkæsəl/ /ˌbaʊnsɪŋ ˈkɑːsəl/ bouncing castles n
springkussen luchtkussen springkasteel
A large inflatable structure, resembling a castle etc., on which children jump and play as on a trampoline.

bouncy ball bouncy balls n
stuiterbal
A small polybutadiene rubber ball with a strong rebound when thrown or dropped.

bound /ˈbaʊnd/ more bound most bound adj
gehouden
(with infinitive) Obliged (to).
Unable to move in certain conditions.
bereid
(obsolete) Ready, prepared.
bestemd
Ready to start or go (to); moving in the direction (of).
geacht
(with infinitive) Very likely (to), certain to

bound /ˈbaʊnd/ bounds n
grens limiet
(often, used in plural) A boundary, the border which one must cross in order to enter or leave a territory.
sprong
A sizeable jump, great leap.
limiet
(mathematics) A value which is known to be greater or smaller than a given set of values.

bound /ˈbaʊnd/ v
begrenzen omringen
To surround a territory or other geographical entity; to form the boundary of.
springen
(transitive) To cause to leap.
(transitive, dated) To cause to rebound; to throw so that it will rebound; to bounce.

boundary /ˈbaʊndəɹi/ /ˈbaʊndɹi/ boundaries n
grens
The dividing line or location between two areas.
rand
(topology) (of a set) The set of points in the closure of a set S, not belonging to the interior of that set.

boundary condition boundary conditions n
randvoorwaarde
(quantum mechanics) either one of the conditions that the wave function must be continuous and that its derivative must be as well, except in the case of infinite potential

bounded /ˈbaʊndɪd/ more bounded most bounded adj
begrensd
(analysis, of a set) That can be enclosed within a ball of finite radius.

boundless more boundless most boundless adj
grenzeloos onbegrensd
Without bounds, unbounded.

bounty hunter bounty hunters n
premiejager
An individual who catches criminals and brings them to the police in return for a reward.

bouquet /boʊˈkeɪ/ /buˈkeɪ/ bouquets n
ruiker bos boeket
A bunch of cut flowers.
bouquet
The scent of a particular wine.

bouquet garni bouquets garnis n
bouquet garni
A bundled mixture of herbs or dried herbs used as a flavouring for stews, soups, and sauces.

bourbon /bɔː(ɹ)bən/ /bɜː(ɹ)bən/ /ˈbʊə(ɹ)bən/ bourbons n
Bourbon
A serving of bourbon whiskey.

bourgeois /bʊɹʒˈwɑː/ /ˈbɔːʒ.wɑː/ /ˈbʊəʒ.wɑː/ more bourgeois most bourgeois adj
burgerlijk
(Marxism) Of or relating to the capitalist class, (usually, _, pejorative) the capitalist exploitation of the proletariat.

bourgeois /bəɹˈd͡ʒɔɪs/ /bəːˈdʒɔɪs/ n
borgis bourgeois burgeois
(printing, dated) A size of type between brevier and long primer, standardized as 9-point.

bourgeoisie /ˌbʊə(ɹ)ʒwɑːˈziː/ bourgeoisies n
bourgeoisie burgerklasse gegoede burgerij
(Marxism) The capitalist class.

boutique /boʊˈtik/ /buːˈtiːk/ boutiques n
boetiek
A small shop, especially one that sells fashionable clothes, jewelry and the like.

bovid /ˈboʊvɪd/ bovids n
holhoornige
An animal of the family Bovidae (such as the antelope, gazelle, goat, and sheep).

bovine /ˈboʊ.vɪn/ /ˈboʊˌvaɪn/ /ˈboʊˌvin/ /ˈbəʊ.vaɪn/ more bovine most bovine adj
rund
(not comparable) Of or pertaining to cattle.

bovine /ˈboʊ.vɪn/ /ˈboʊˌvaɪn/ /ˈboʊˌvin/ /ˈbəʊ.vaɪn/ bovines n
rund
An animal of the family, subfamily, tribe, or genera including cattle, buffaloes and bison.

bovine spongiform encephalopathy n
boviene spongiforme encefalopathie dollekoeienziekte gekkekoeienziekte
(disease, neurology) A fatal, neurodegenerative disease of cattle, which is transmissible to humans through misshaped prion proteins, caused by eating infected tissues.

bovver bovvers n
last
(British, slang) Violence, especially that associated with youth gangs.

bovver boots n
marsheerbotten
(1970s, _, British, _, slang) Stout lace-up boots, especially Dr. Martens, perceived to be worn for the purpose of kicking people in fights, and popular with skinheads or other troublemakers out looking for bovver.

bow /baʊ/ bows n
buiging
A gesture, usually showing respect, made by inclining the head or bending forward at the waist; a reverence
boeg
(nautical) The front of a boat or ship.

bow /boʊ/ /bəʊ/ bows n
boog strijkstok
A weapon made of a curved piece of wood or other flexible material whose ends are connected by a string, used for shooting arrows.
Any instrument consisting of an elastic rod, with ends connected by a string, employed for giving reciprocating motion to a drill, or for preparing and arranging hair, fur, etc., used by hatters.
boog
A curved bend in a rod or planar surface, or in a linear formation such as a river (see oxbow).
strik
A type of knot with two loops, used to tie together two cords such as shoelaces or apron strings, and frequently used as decoration, such as in gift-wrapping.

bow /baʊ/ v
buigen een buiging maken
(intransitive) To bend oneself as a gesture of respect or deference.

bow /boʊ/ /bəʊ/ v
strijken
To play music on (a stringed) instrument using a bow.
buigen
(transitive, figurative) To exercise powerful or controlling influence over; to bend, figuratively; to turn; to incline.

bow and arrow /ˈbəʊ ən(d) ˈæɹəʊ/ bows and arrows n
pijl en boog
A weapon consisting of a bow and a supply of arrows, often kept in a quiver.

bowdlerize /ˈbaʊd.ləɹˌaɪz/ /ˈbaʊd.ləˌɹaɪz/ v
censureren kuisen
To remove or alter those parts of a text considered offensive, vulgar, or otherwise unseemly.

bowel /baʊl/ /ˈbaʊ.əl/ bowels n
ingewande
(in the plural) The entrails or intestines; the internal organs of the stomach.

bowel cancer bowel cancers n
darmkanker
(medicine) Any of the many types of cancers affecting the gastrointestinal tract, rectum, or colon.

bowel movement bowel movements n
stoelgang
The discharge of feces from the body, an act of defecation.

bowhead bowheads n
Groenlandse walvis
A large whale, Balaena mysticetus, having a large, rounded head, that inhabits Arctic waters.

bowl /boʊl/ /bɐʉl/ /bəʊl/ [boɫ] [bɒʊɫ] bowls n
kom schaal
A roughly hemispherical container used to hold, mix or present food, such as salad, fruit or soup, or other items.

bowl /boʊl/ /bɐʉl/ /bəʊl/ [boɫ] [bɒʊɫ] v
bowlen
(transitive) To roll or throw (a ball) in the correct manner in cricket and similar games and sports.

bowl cut bowl cuts n
bloempotkapsel
(hairstyling) A haircut where the hair is cut short on the sides and back and allowed to grow long on the top, as though only the hair not covered by an inverted bowl had been removed.

bowleg bowlegs n
o-benen
A leg that curves outward at the knee. It might refer to the leg of a human, animal or even a piece of furniture.

bowler hat bowler hats n
bolhoed dophoed
A hard round black felt hat with a narrow brim, formerly worn by men.

bowls /boʊlz/ /bəʊlz/ n
bowls koersbal
A precision sport where the goal is to roll biased balls (weighted on one side, and called bowls) closer to a smaller white ball (the jack or kitty) than one's opponent is able to do.

bowsprit /ˈbəʊspɹɪt/ bowsprits n
boegspriet
(nautical) A spar projecting over the prow of a sailing vessel to provide the means of adding sail surface.

bowstring /ˈboʊstɹɪŋ/ /ˈbəʊstɹɪŋ/ bowstrings n
boogpees boogstreng
The string of an archer's bow.
(historical) The string of an archer's bow, as used by the Turks for strangling offenders.

bowtie /boʊˈtaɪ/ /bəʊˈtaɪ/ bowties n
vlinderdas strikje
A man's necktie tied in a bow around the throat.

box /bɑks/ /bɒks/ boxes n
bak
(computing, slang) A computer, or the case in which it is housed.
bok
The driver's seat on a horse-drawn coach.
buis
(slang) Preceded by the: television.
doos
(slang, vulgar) The vagina.
A cuboid container and its contents; as much as fills such a container.
A compartment or receptacle for receiving items.
doos kist
A cuboid space; a cuboid container, often with a hinged lid.
kader doos
(engineering) A cylindrical casing around the axle of a wheel, a bearing, a gland, etc.
A compartment (as a drawer) of an item of furniture used for storage, such as a cupboard, a shelf, etc.
vuistslag
A blow with the fist.
kader
A rectangle: an oblong or a square.
buksboom buxus buks
(Australia) Various species of Eucalyptus trees are popularly called various kinds of boxes, on the basis of the nature of their wood, bark, or appearance for example, the drooping box (Eucalyptus bicolor), shiny-leaved box (Eucalyptus tereticornis), black box, or ironbark box trees.

box /bɑks/ /bɒks/ v
inpakken verpakken
(transitive) To place inside a box; to pack in one or more boxes.
boksen
(transitive, boxing) To fight against (a person) in a boxing match.

box jellyfish box jellyfish box jellyfishes n
kubuskwal
Pacific jellyfish of class Cubozoa.

box van box vans n
bakwagen
A truck with an enclosed cuboid-shaped cargo area.

boxer /ˈbɑksɚ/ /ˈbɒksə/ boxers n
bokser pugilist vuistvechter
A participant in a boxing match; a fighter who boxes.
boxer
A breed of stocky, medium-sized, short-haired dog with a square-jawed muzzle.

boxer engine boxer engines n
boxermotor
(automotive) An engine with two horizontally opposed cylinder banks, commonly used in Porsche and Subaru automobiles.

boxer shorts n
boxer boxershort
Shorts worn as underwear by men.

boxing /ˈbɑːksɪŋ/ /ˈbɒksɪŋ/ n
boksen
(sports) A sport where two opponents punch each other with gloved fists to head and torso; the object being to score more points by the end of the match or by knockout, or technical knockout.

boxing glove boxing gloves n
bokshandschoen
(boxing) A padded mitten, designed to protect the hand while punching, and worn in boxing.

boxwood boxwoods n
buxus buksboom
(countable, uncountable) The box tree, Buxus sempervirens.
buxushout palmhout
(uncountable) The hard, close-grained wood of this tree, used in delicate woodwork and in making inlays.

boy /bɔɪ/ /bɔːə/ interjection
amai jongens tsjongejonge zo!
Exclamation of surprise, pleasure or longing.

boy /bɔɪ/ /bɔːə/ boys n
jongen knaap
A young male human. [from 15th c.]
jongen knaap boy huisboy kerel
(obsolete) A male of low station, (especially as pejorative) a worthless male, a wretch; a mean and dishonest male, a knave. [14th–17th c.]
boy
(historical, or, offensive) A non-white male servant regardless of age, [from 17th c.] particularly as a form of address.
jongen boy kerel man
(informal, especially, with a possessive) A male friend.
boy huisboy nikker
A male non-human animal, especially, in affectionate address, a male pet, especially a dog. [from 15th c.]

boy's name boys' names n
jongensnaam
A given name to a young male person or boy.

boyar /bəʊˈjɑː/ /ˈbɔɪɑː/ /ˈbəʊjɑː/ boyars n
bojaar
(historical) A member of a rank of aristocracy (second only to princes) in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Serbia and Romania.

boycott /ˈbɔɪkɑt/ /ˈbɔɪkɒt/ boycotts n
boycot
The act of boycotting.

boycott /ˈbɔɪkɑt/ /ˈbɔɪkɒt/ v
boycotten
To abstain, either as an individual or a group, from using, buying, or dealing with someone or some organization as an expression of protest.

boyfriend /ˈbɔɪfɹənd/ /ˈbɔɪˌfɹɛnd/ boyfriends n
vriend lief
A male partner in an unmarried romantic relationship.

boyish /ˈbɔɪ.ɪʃ/ more boyish most boyish adj
jongensachtig
Like a stereotypical boy in appearance or demeanor.

boyswear n
jongenskleding
Clothing designed to be worn by boys.

bra /bɹæ/ /bɹɑː/ bras n
bustehouder beha
An item of clothing, usually underwear worn to support the breasts. [from 1920s]

brace /bɹeɪs/ braces n
el
(obsolete) A measurement of length, originally representing a person's outstretched arms.

brace /bɹeɪs/ v
schrap zetten voorbereiden
(transitive, intransitive) To prepare for something bad, such as an impact or blow.
To draw tight; to tighten; to put in a state of tension; to strain; to strengthen.

bracelet /ˈbɹeɪslət/ /ˈbɹeɪslɪt/ bracelets n
armband
A band or chain worn around the wrist as jewelry/jewellery or an ornament.

braces /ˈbɹeɪsɪz/ n
beugel
(orthodontics) A device worn on the teeth to straighten them.

bracken /ˈbɹækən/ brackens n
adelaarsvaren
(uncountable, countable) Any of several coarse ferns, of the genus Pteridium, that form dense thickets; often poisonous to livestock.

bracket /ˈbɹækɪt/ brackets n
haakje
Any of the characters "(", ")", "[", "]", "{", "}", "<" and ">", used in pairs to enclose parenthetic remarks, sections of mathematical expressions, etc.

brackish /ˈbɹækɪʃ/ more brackish most brackish adj
brak
(of water) Salty or slightly salty, as a mixture of fresh and sea water, such as that found in estuaries.

bract bracts n
schutblad
(botany) A leaf or leaf-like structure from the axil out of which a stalk of a flower or an inflorescence arises.

brag /bɹæɡ/ v
opscheppen
(intransitive) To boast; to talk with excessive pride about what one has, is able to do, or has done; often as an attempt to popularize oneself.

braggart /ˈbɹæɡɑːt/ /ˈbɹæɡɚt/ braggarts n
snoever aansteller pocher
Someone who constantly brags or boasts. [from late 16th c.]

braid /bɹeɪd/ braids n
ruk
(obsolete) A sudden movement; a jerk, a wrench. [11th–17th c.]
vlecht
A weave of three or more strands of fibers, ribbons, cords or hair often for decoration. [from 16th c.]

braid /bɹeɪd/ v
vlechten
(transitive) To weave together, intertwine (strands of fibers, ribbons, etc.); to arrange (hair) in braids.
(obsolete) To reproach; to upbraid.

brain /bɹeɪn/ brains n
hersenen brein hersens
A part of the brain, especially associated with particular mental functions, abilities, etc.
The control center of the central nervous system of an animal located in the skull which is responsible for perception, cognition, attention, memory, emotion, and action.
(plurale tantum) A person who provides the intelligence required for something.
(in the singular) An intellectual or mental capacity.
By analogy with a human brain, the part of a machine or computer that performs calculations.
(slang, vulgar, uncountable) Oral sex.
(informal) Mind.
A loose compartment of a backpack that straps on over the top opening.
hersenen brein hersens breinbaas
(informal) An intelligent person.
hersenen brein hersens intellect verstand
(in the plural) Intellect.

brain cell brain cells n
hersencel
(cytology) A cell in the brain, such as a neuron or a glial cell.

brain death n
hersendood
(medicine) An irreversible loss of brain function and cessation of brain activity.

brain drain brain drains n
braindrain kennisvlucht hersenvlucht
The migration of educated or talented people from less economically advanced areas to more economically advanced areas, especially to large cities or richer countries.

brain stem brain stems n
hersenstam
(neuroanatomy, anatomy) The part of the brain that connects the spinal cord to the cerebrum and the rest of the forebrain.

brain surgery brain surgeries n
hogere wiskunde
(uncountable, idiomatic) Something that is overly complex, detailed or confusing.

brain tumor brain tumors n
hersentumor
An intracranial growth of abnormal and uncontrolled cell division.

brain-dead /ˈbɹeɪnˌdɛd/ more brain-dead most brain-dead adj
hersendood
(medicine, not comparable) Having an irreversible loss of brain function and cessation of brain activity.

brain-washing brain-washings n
hersenspoeling
A form of indoctrination that forces people to abandon their beliefs in favour of another set of beliefs by conditioning through various forms of pressure or torture

brainchild /ˈbɹeɪn.tʃaɪld/ brainchildren n
geesteskind hersenkind idee
A creation, original idea, or innovation, usually used to indicate the originators

brainstorming brainstormings n
brainstorm
A method of problem solving in which members of a group contribute ideas spontaneously.

brainwash /ˈbɹeɪnwɒʃ/ v
hersenspoelen
(psychology) To affect one's mind by using extreme mental pressure or any other mind-affecting process. (e.g. hypnosis)

braise /bɹeɪz/ v
smoren
(cooking) To cook in a small amount of liquid, in a covered pan, somewhere between steaming and boiling.

brake /bɹeɪk/ brakes n
rem remmen remmer remming
A device used to slow or stop the motion of a wheel, or of a vehicle, usually by friction (although other resistive forces, such as electromagnetic fields or aerodynamic drag, can also be used); also, the controls or apparatus used to engage such a mechanism such as the pedal in a car. [from 18th c.]
rem remming
(engineering) An apparatus for testing the power of a steam engine or other motor by weighing the amount of friction that the motor will overcome; a friction brake.
(figuratively) Something used to retard or stop some action, process etc.
braak
(textiles) A tool used for breaking flax or hemp. [from 15th c.]
lintvaren
Any fern in the genus Pteris
gekstok
(chiefly, _, nautical) The handle of a pump.

brake /bɹeɪk/ v
braken
(transitive) To bruise and crush; to knead
remmen afremmen
(intransitive) To be stopped or slowed (as if) by braking.

brake drum brake drums n
remtrommel
A hollow metal cylinder, attached to a wheel of a vehicle, to which pressure is applied when braking.

brake fluid brake fluids n
remvloeistof
A special fluid for operating hydraulic brakes and clutches, which are linked by pipe to a master cylinder.

brake pad brake pads n
remblok
A friction element in a disc brake.

brake shoe brake shoes n
remschoen
(mechanical engineering) An element of a drum brake into which the friction-producing brake lining is attached.

brambling bramblings n
keep
A finch, Fringilla montifringilla of northern Eurasia, the male having a black head in summer and an orange breast with white belly and a long white rump.

bran /ˈbɹæn/ brans n
zemel
The broken coat of the seed of wheat, rye, or other cereal grain, separated from the flour or meal by sifting or bolting; the coarse, chaffy part of ground grain.

branch /bɹænt͡ʃ/ /bɹɑːntʃ/ /bɹɑːnʃ/ branches n
tak
The woody part of a tree arising from the trunk and usually dividing.
A line of family descent, in distinction from some other line or lines from the same stock; any descendant in such a line.
tak arm vertakking
Any of the parts of something that divides like the branch of a tree.
filiaal vestiging
A location of an organization with several locations.
branche bedrijfstak branch vakgebied
An area in business or of knowledge, research.

branch /bɹænt͡ʃ/ /bɹɑːntʃ/ /bɹɑːnʃ/ v
aftakken
(intransitive) To arise from the trunk or a larger branch of a tree.

branch off v
afbuigen
(idiomatic, intransitive, of a path or route) To diverge into two or more separate paths.

brand /bɹænd/ brands n
brandmerk
A mark or scar made by burning with a hot iron, especially to mark cattle or to classify the contents of a cask.
merk
The symbolic identity, represented by a name and/or a logo, which indicates a certain product or service to the public.
A specific product, service, or provider so distinguished.

brand /bɹænd/ v
brandmerken
(transitive) To burn the flesh with a hot iron, either as a marker (for criminals, slaves etc.) or to cauterise a wound.
(transitive) To mark (especially cattle) with a brand as proof of ownership.

brand new /ˈbɹæn.n(j)uː/ /ˈbɹænd ˌn(j)uː/ adj
spiksplinternieuw splinternieuw gloednieuw
Utterly new, as new as possible.

brandish /ˈbɹændɪʃ/ v
zwaaien
(transitive) To move or swing a weapon back and forth, particularly if demonstrating anger, threat or skill.

brandy /ˈbɹændi/ brandies n
brandewijn
(uncountable) An alcoholic liquor distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice.

brant /bɹænt/ brant brants n
zeegans zwarte gans
(North American) Any of several wild geese, of the genus Branta, that breed in the Arctic, but especially the brent goose, Branta bernicla.

brass /bɹæs/ /bɹɑːs/ more brass most brass adj
bronzen
Of the colour of brass.

brass /bɹæs/ /bɹɑːs/ brasses n
messing geelkoper
(countable, uncountable) A metallic alloy of copper and zinc used in many industrial and plumbing applications.
brons geelkoperen koperblazers messing
(music) A class of wind instruments, usually made of metal (such as brass), that use vibrations of the player's lips to produce sound; the section of an orchestra that features such instruments
lef
(uncountable, informal) A brave or foolhardy attitude; impudence.

brass knuckles n
boksbeugel
A weapon consisting of a metal reinforcement for the clenched fist, with finger holes molded in.

bratwurst bratwursts n
braadworst
A small pork sausage, usually served fried.

brave /bɹeɪv/ braver bravest adj
moedig
Strong in the face of fear; courageous.

bravery /ˈbɹeɪv.ə.ɹi/ /ˈbɹeɪv.ɹi/ braveries n
moed dapperheid
(usually, uncountable) Being brave, courageousness.

brawl /bɹɑl/ /bɹɔl/ /bɹɔːl/ brawls n
vechtpartij
A disorderly argument or fight, usually with a large number of people involved.

brawl /bɹɑl/ /bɹɔl/ /bɹɔːl/ v
knokpartij
(intransitive) To engage in a brawl; to fight or quarrel.

brawn /bɹɔːn/ n
spieren spierkracht
Strong muscles or lean flesh, especially of the arm, leg or thumb.
hoofdkaas zult
(chiefly, British) Head cheese; a terrine made from the head of a pig or calf; originally boar's meat.

brawny /ˈbɹɔːni/ brawnier brawniest adj
gespierd
Characterized by brawn; muscular, thewy; strong.

bray /bɹeɪ/ brays n
gebalk
The cry of an animal, now chiefly that of animals related to the ass or donkey, or the camel.

bray /bɹeɪ/ v
balken
(intransitive) Of an animal (now chiefly of animals related to the ass or donkey, and the camel): to make its cry.

brazen /ˈbɹeɪzən/ more brazen most brazen adj
koperachtig
(archaic) Pertaining to, made of, or resembling brass (in color or strength).
schel
Sounding harsh and loud, like brass cymbals or brass instruments.
keihard ondoordringbaar
(archaic) Extremely strong; impenetrable; resolute.
brutaal schaamteloos grof
Shamelessly shocking and offensive; audacious; impudent; barefaced; immodest, unblushing. [from 1570s.]

brazen bull brazen bulls n
messingen stier
An ancient torture device, supposed to have been devised by Perillos of Athens, consisting of a hollow bull fashioned from brass in which victims were imprisoned and burned to death.

brazier /ˈbɹeɪ.zjə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹeɪ.ʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹeɪ.ʒɚ/ /ˈbɹeɪʒəɹ/ braziers n
vuurkorf kolenbekken komfoor koperslager stoof vuurbekken
An upright standing or hanging metal bowl used for holding burning coal for a source of light or heat.

brazil nut brazil nuts n
paranoot
Bertholletia excelsa, a tree native to tropical South America.
The nut produced by this tree.

breach /bɹiːtʃ/ breaches n
bres gat
A gap or opening made by breaking or battering, as in a wall, fortification or levee / embankment; the space between the parts of a solid body rent by violence
breuk breken
The act of breaking, in a figurative sense.
schending branding breken inbreuk
(legal) A breaking or infraction of a law, or of any obligation or tie; violation; non-fulfillment.
breuk
A breaking up of amicable relations, a falling out.

breach of contract breaches of contract n
contractbreuk wanprestatie
(legal) A failure to meet an obligation under the terms of a contract.

breach of trust breaches of trust n
vertrouwensbreuk

bread /bɹɛd/ breads n
brood
A foodstuff made by baking dough made from cereals.
Food; sustenance; support of life, in general.
(countable) Any variety of bread.
poen
(slang, US, or, Cockney) Money.

bread /bɹɛd/ v
paneren
(transitive) To coat with breadcrumbs.

bread and circuses /-iz/ /-kɪ.səz/ /ˈbɹɛd ənd ˈsəː.kəs.əz/ /ˈbɹɛd ənd ˈsɚ.kə.səz/ n
brood en spelen
(idiomatic) Food and entertainment provided by the state, particularly if intended to placate the people.

bread knife bread knives n
broodmes
A knife, with a serrated edge, designed to cut bread; sometimes slots into a breadboard.

bread maker bread makers n
broodbakmachine broodmachine
A household appliance which makes bread or dough from raw ingredients.

bread roll bread rolls n
broodje bolletje bol
A miniature round loaf of bread, often accompanying a meal.

breadbasket /ˈbɹɛdbɑːskɪt/ /ˈbɹɛdˌbæskɪt/ breadbaskets n
broodmand
A basket used for storing or carrying bread.

breadboard breadboards n
broodplank
A cutting board, especially for cutting bread.

breadbox /ˈbɹɛd.bɑks/ /ˈbɹɛd.bɒks/ breadboxes n
broodtrommel
a container for storing bread or other baked goods to keep them fresh

breadcrumb /ˈbɹɛdˌkrʌm/ breadcrumbs n
broodkruimel
(chiefly, in the plural) A tiny piece of bread, either one that falls from bread as it is cut or eaten, or one made deliberately by crumbling bread.

breadstick breadsticks n
broodstengel soepstengel
A long, very slender loaf of crisp bread smaller than a baguette; for example, grissini from Italy and rosquilletas from Spain.

breadwinner /ˈbɹɛdˌwɪnɚ/ breadwinners n
broodwinner kostwinner
The primary income-earner in a household.

break /bɹeɪk/ /bɹiːk/ [bɹ(ʷ)eɪ̯k] v
muteren
verdelen
(transitive) To divide (something, often money) into smaller units.
breken
(transitive) To cause (a person or animal) to lose spirit or will; to crush the spirits of.
(intransitive, of a voice) To alter in type due to emotion or strain: in men, generally to go up, in women, sometimes to go down; to crack.
kapotgaan kapotmaken stukgaan stukmaken
(transitive, intransitive) To stop, or to cause to stop, functioning properly or altogether.
pauzeren
(intransitive) To interrupt or cease one's work or occupation temporarily; to go on break.
breken overtreden
(transitive) To surpass or do better than (a specific number); to do better than (a record), setting a new record.

break a lance v
een lans breken
(intransitive) to take a stand, to contend [+ for (to the benefit of)] [+ in favour of (to the benefit of)] [+ against (in opposition to)] [+ with (in opposition to)]

break a leg interjection
... ze! speel ze toi toi toi! zet hem op
(idiomatic) Said to someone wishing they perform well in a theatrical production or comparable endeavor.

break a sweat v
er flink voor werken
(idiomatic) To put effort into something.

break bad /bɹeɪk bæd/ /bɹæɪ̯k bæːd/ v
van het juiste pad afwijken
(colloquial, especially, Southern US, and, Midwest US, of a person) To go bad; to turn toward immorality or crime.

break bread v
het brood delen
To eat a meal, especially to eat a shared meal with friends.
het brood breken het brood delen
(Christianity) To take part in Holy Communion.

break camp v
opbreken
To pack up a campsite and move on.

break down v
kapot gaan defect raken stuk gaan
(intransitive) To stop functioning. (machine, computer, vehicle)
afbreken inslaan slopen vernietigen
(transitive) To demolish, to pull down. (intentionally)
falen kapotgaan stukgaan
(intransitive) To cease to function. (others)
mislukken
(intransitive) To fail, especially socially or for political reasons.
falen kapotgaan stukgaan in tranen uitbarsten instorten uiteenvallen
(ergative, figuratively) To render or to become unstable due to stress, to collapse physically or mentally.
ontbinden
(ergative) To (cause to) decay, to decompose.
analyseren uitsplitsen
(ergative, figuratively) To divide into parts to give more details, to provide a more indepth analysis of.

break in v
inbreken
(intransitive) To enter a place by force or illicit means.
inlopen
(transitive, idiomatic) To cause (something, or someone, new) to function more naturally through use or wear

break on the wheel v
radbraken
(transitive) To fasten (a criminal etc.) to a wheel and break his limbs or beat him to death.

break one's fast v
ontbijten
(dated) To eat breakfast; to eat the first meal of the day after a night of not eating or to conclude any period of fasting by consuming food.

break someone's heart v
hart breken
(idiomatic) To cause a person to feel grief, disappointment or sadness.

break the ice /ˈbɹeɪk ði ˈaɪs/ v
het ijs breken
(idiomatic) To start to get to know people to avoid social awkwardness and formality.

break up v
uit elkaar gaan
(intransitive, telecommunications) Of a conversation, to cease to be understandable because of a bad connection; of a signal, to deteriorate.

break wind v
een scheet laten een wind laten
(idiomatic, euphemistic) To expel gases generated during digestion, especially through the anus; to fart or flatulate.

break-even point break-even points n
rentabiliteitsdrempel
(business, management) The point where total costs equal total revenue and the organization neither makes a profit nor suffers a loss.

break-in break-ins n
inbraak
The act of entering a place with the intent to steal or commit some other offense; an instance of breaking and entering.

break-off break-offs n
afstoot
(billiards, snooker) The first shot in a game of snooker or other cue-game

breakdance breakdances n
breakdance
The art, or an instance, of breakdancing.

breakdance v
breakdancen
(intransitive) To dance in this style.

breakdancer breakdancers n
breakdancer
One who breakdances.

breakdown /ˈbɹeɪkdaʊn/ breakdowns n
panne defect mankement stilstand
A failure, particularly mechanical in nature.
ineenstorting instorting inzakking inzinking zenuwinstorting
A physical collapse or lapse of mental stability.
opdeling opsplitsing uitsplitsing
Listing, division or categorization in great detail.
afbraak openbreking
(chemistry) Breaking of chemical bonds within a compound to produce simpler compounds or elements.

breakfast /ˈbreɪkˌfɑːst/ /ˈbɹeɪkˌfæst/ /ˈbɹɛkfəst/ breakfasts n
ontbijt
The first meal of the day, usually eaten in the morning.

breakfast /ˈbreɪkˌfɑːst/ /ˈbɹeɪkˌfæst/ /ˈbɹɛkfəst/ v
ontbijten
(intransitive) To eat the morning meal.

breakfast cereal breakfast cereals n
ontbijtgranen
A food made from processed grains, such as maize, oats, wheat or rice, usually eaten for breakfast with milk and sometimes sugar.

breakneck more breakneck most breakneck adj
halsbrekend
Dangerously fast; hell-for-leather.

breakthrough /ˈbɹeɪk.θɹuː/ breakthroughs n
doorbraak
(military) An advance through and past enemy lines.
Any major progress; such as a great innovation or discovery that overcomes a significant obstacle.

breakwater /ˈbɹeɪkˌwɔːtə/ breakwaters n
golfbreker havendam havenhoofd
A construction in or around a harbour designed to break the force of the sea and to provide shelter for vessels lying inside.
golfbreker
(on beaches) A wooden or concrete barrier, usually perpendicular to the shore, intended to prevent the movement of sand along a coast.

bream /bɹim/ /bɹiːm/ /bɹɛm/ /bɹɪm/ bream breams n
brasem
A European fresh-water cyprinoid fish of the genus Abramis, little valued as food. Several species are known.
(British) A species in that genus, Abramis brama.
An American fresh-water fish, of various species of Lepomis and allied genera, which are also called sunfishes and pondfishes.
A marine sparoid fish of the genus Pagellus, and allied genera.

breast /bɹɛst/ breasts n
borst
(anatomy) Either of the two organs on the front of a female human's chest, which contain the mammary glands; also the analogous organs in males.
(anatomy) The chest, or front of the human thorax.
A section of clothing covering the breast area.
The ventral portion of an animal's thorax.
hart borst
The figurative seat of the emotions, feelings etc.; one's heart or innermost thoughts.
borst borststuk hart
A choice cut of poultry, especially chicken or turkey, taken from the bird’s breast; also a cut of meat from other animals, breast of mutton, veal, pork.

breast augmentation breast augmentations n
borstvergroting
(surgery) A cosmetic procedure to increase the size of a breast (the organ on the front of the chest).

breast cancer breast cancers n
borstkanker
(oncology) Cancer of the breast.

breast implant breast implants n
borstimplantaat
(surgery) A medical prosthesis used to augment, reconstruct, or create the physical form of breasts (the organs on the front of the [typically female] chest).

breast ironing n
borststrijken
The pounding and massaging of a pubescent girl's breasts, using hard or heated objects, to try to make them stop developing or disappear, typically aiming to prevent the girl from attracting sexual interest, and mostly carried out in Cameroon.

breast milk breast milks n
borstmelk borstvoeding moedermelk
Milk produced by human mammary glands.

breast reduction breast reductions n
borstverkleining
The operation performed to reduce the volume of breast tissue.

breastbone breastbones n
borstbeen
(anatomy) The central narrow bone in the front of the chest, connecting the collarbone and the top ribs.

breastfeed /ˈbɹɛs(t)fiːd/ v
zogen borstvoeding geven de borst geven
(transitive, intransitive) To feed (a baby) milk via the breasts; to suckle; to nurse.

breastfeeding /ˈbɹɛstˌfidɪŋ/ breastfeedings n
borstvoeding
(countable) An instance (session) of such feeding activity.

breastplate breastplates n
borststuk kuras
A piece of armor that covers the chest.
borstplaat
(Judaism) An embroidered square of linen worn on the breast of the Jewish high priest, bearing twelve precious stones, each inscribed with the name of one of the tribes of Israel.

breaststroke breaststrokes n
schoolslag
A swimming stroke in which the swimmer lies face down, the arms being swept forward, outward and back under the water and the legs are kicked like a frog's

breastwork breastworks n
borstwering
A fortification consisting of a breast-high bulwark; a parapet.

breath /bɹɛθ/ breaths n
adem asem ademhaling
(countable) A single act of breathing in or out; a breathing of air.
adem asem
(uncountable) Air expelled from the lungs.
adempauze pauze
(countable) A rest or pause.

breath test breath tests n
alcoholcontrole
An official test to determine if someone has taken alcohol or drugs by testing a sample of their exhaled breath.

breathe /bɹið/ /bɹiːð/ v
ademen ademhalen inademen asemen asemhalen uitademen
(intransitive) To draw air into (inhale), and expel air from (exhale), the lungs in order to extract oxygen and excrete waste gases.
inademen
(transitive) To draw something into the lungs.
ademen
(transitive) To whisper quietly.
To pass like breath; noiselessly or gently; to emanate; to blow gently.

breathe down someone's neck v
iemand in zijn/haar nek hijgen
(idiomatic) To follow or supervise someone too closely, causing discomfort for that person.

breathe in v
inademen
(ambitransitive) To inhale.

breathe out v
uitademen
(ambitransitive) To exhale.

breathing /ˈbɹiðɪŋ/ /ˈbɹiːðɪŋ/ breathings n
ademhaling
(uncountable) The act of respiration; (countable) a single instance of this.

breathtaking /ˈbɹɛθˌteɪ.kɪŋ/ more breathtaking most breathtaking adj
adembenemend
stunningly beautiful; amazing

breech birth breech births n
stuitligging
A birth in which the baby comes through the birth canal posterior (buttocks), feet, or knees first, instead of the more usual position of headfirst.

breeches /ˈbɹiː.t͡ʃɪz/ /ˈbɹɪ.t͡ʃɪz/ n
kniebroek
A garment worn by men, covering the hips and thighs; smallclothes.

breed /bɹiːd/ breeds n
variëteit
All animals or plants of the same species or subspecies.
broedsel gebroed
A race or lineage; offspring or issue.

breed /bɹiːd/ v
broeden
To produce offspring sexually; to bear young.
fokken
To keep animals and have them reproduce in a way that improves the next generation’s qualities.

breeder /ˈbɹiːdɚ/ breeders n
kweker

breeze /bɹiːz/ breezes n
bries
A light, gentle wind.
eitje kinderspel makkie
(figurative) Any activity that is easy, not testing or difficult.

brent goose brent geese n
rotgans
(British) A small member of the goose family (Anatidae), Branta bernicla.

brethren /ˈbɹɛðɹən/ n
broeders

breve /bɹiːv/ /bɹɛv/ breves n
breve
(orthography, printing) A semicircular diacritical mark (˘) placed above a vowel, commonly used to mark its quantity as short.
brevis
(music) A double whole note; a note twice as long as a semibreve.

breviary /ˈbɹiː.və.ɹi/ /ˈbɹiː.vɪ.əɹ.i/ /ˈbɹɛv.i.ɛɹ.i/ /ˈbɹɛv.ɪ.əɹ.i/ breviaries n
brevier
A book containing prayers, hymns, and so on for everyday use at the canonical hours.

brevier n
brevier galjard petit

brew /bɹuʊ̯/ /bɹuː/ /bɹɪʊ̯/ [bɹʉw] brews n
brouwsel
The mixture formed by brewing; that which is brewed; a brewage, such as tea or beer.

brew /bɹuʊ̯/ /bɹuː/ /bɹɪʊ̯/ [bɹʉw] v
brouwen
(intransitive) To attend to the business, or go through the processes, of brewing or making beer.

brewer /ˈbɹuː.ə(ɹ)/ brewers n
brouwer
Someone who brews, or whose occupation is to prepare malt liquors.

brewery /ˈbɹuːəɹi/ breweries n
brouwerij
A building where beer is produced.

brewmaster brewmasters n
brouwmeester
A person in charge of beer production at a brewery

briar /bɹaɪə/ /ˈbɹaɪɚ/ briars n
boomhei
White heath (Erica arborea), a thorny Mediterranean shrub.

bribe /bɹaɪb/ bribes n
smeergeld steekpenning
Something (usually money) given in exchange for influence or as an inducement to breaking the law.

bribe /bɹaɪb/ v
omkopen
(transitive) To give a bribe to; specifically, to ask a person to do something against his/her original will, in exchange for some type of reward or relief from potential trouble.
(transitive) To gain by a bribe; to induce as by a bribe.

bribery /ˈbɹaɪbəɹi/ briberies n
omkoperij
the making of illegal payment, or bribes, to persons in official positions as a means of influencing their decisions

brick /bɹɪk/ adj
bakstenen
(colloquial, AAVE, New York, of weather) Extremely cold.

brick /bɹɪk/ bricks n
koelkast
baksteen
(countable) A hardened rectangular block of mud, clay etc., used for building.
(uncountable) Such hardened mud, clay, etc. considered collectively, as a building material.
beschermengel kanjer toeverlaat
(slang, dated) A helpful and reliable person.

brick /bɹɪk/ v
tot bakstenen bakken
(transitive) To make into bricks.

bricklayer bricklayers n
metselaar
A craftsman who builds walls and suchlike out of bricks.

brickyard brickyards n
steenbakkerij
A place where bricks are, or once were, produced or distributed.

bridal couple bridal couples n
bruidspaar
The bride and bridegroom on their wedding day, and possibly for a short time thereafter, for example during their honeymoon.

bride /bɹaɪd/ brides n
bruid
A woman in the context of her own wedding; one who is going to marry or has just been married.

bride price bride prices n
buidsprijs
A sum of money or other valuables paid by a bridegroom or on his behalf to the family of the bride, in some cultures.

bridegroom /ˈbɹaɪdˌɡɹuːm/ bridegrooms n
bruidegom
A man in the context of his own wedding; one who is going to marry or has just been married.

bridge /bɹɪd͡ʒ/ bridges n
brug
A construction or natural feature that spans a divide.
(dentistry) A prosthesis replacing one or several adjacent teeth.
(anatomy) The upper bony ridge of the human nose.
(nautical) An elevated platform above the upper deck of a mechanically propelled ship from which it is navigated and from which all activities on deck can be seen and controlled by the captain, etc; smaller ships have a wheelhouse, and sailing ships were controlled from a quarterdeck.
(computing) A device which connects two or more computer buses, typically in a transparent manner.
(graph theory) An edge which, if removed, changes a connected graph to one that is not connected.
bridge brug
(card games) A card game played with four players playing as two teams of two players each.
kam brug
(music, lutherie) The piece, on string instruments, that supports the strings from the sounding board.

bridge /bɹɪd͡ʒ/ v
overbruggen
To span as if with a bridge.

bridgehead /ˈbɹɪd͡ʒhɛd/ bridgeheads n
bruggenhoofd
(military) A fortification around the end of a bridge.
(military) An area of ground on the enemy's side of a river or other obstacle, especially one that needs to be taken and defended in order to secure an advance.
bruggenhoofd landhoofd
(chemistry) Either of the two atoms in different parts of a molecule that are connected by a bridge of two or more other atoms

bridgetender bridgetenders n
brugwachter
someone who maintains and/or operates a bridge

bridle /ˈbɹaɪdəl/ bridles n
hoofdstel toom
(equestrian) The headgear with which a horse is directed and which carries a bit and reins.

bridle /ˈbɹaɪdəl/ v
breidelen
(transitive) To put a bridle on.
in bedwang houden intomen
(transitive) To check, restrain, or control with, or as if with, a bridle; as in bridle your tongue.
gepikeerd reageren zich vijandig opstellen
(intransitive) To show hostility or resentment.

bridled tern bridled terns n
brilstern
Onychoprion anaethetus, is a seabird of the family Laridae.

bridled titmouse bridled titmice bridled titmouses n
harlekijnmees
Baeolophus wollweberi, a small bird of the tit family Paridae

brie /bɹiː/ bries n
brie
An originally French variety of soft cheese made from cow's milk.

brief /bɹiːf/ briefer briefest more brief most brief adj
kort kortstondig
Of short duration; happening quickly. [from 15th c.]
bondig kort samengevat
Concise; taking few words. [from 15th c.]

brief /bɹiːf/ v
briefen
(transitive) To summarize a recent development to some person with decision-making power.

briefcase /ˈbɹiːfˌkeɪs/ briefcases n
aktetas
A case used for carrying documents, especially for business.

briefing /ˈbɹiːfɪŋ/ briefings n
briefing
A short and concise summary of a situation.
A presentation of information or instruction; the meeting at which it is presented.

briefs /bɹiːfs/ n
slip
(chiefly, Australia, informal) Male underpant bikini briefs.

brig /bɹɪɡ/ brigs n
brigantijn brik
(watercraft) A two-masted vessel, square-rigged on both foremast and mainmast
cachot gevang legergevangenis militaire gevangenis scheepsgevangenis
(US) A jail or guardhouse, especially in a naval military prison or jail on a ship, navy base, or (in fiction) spacecraft.

brigadier /bɹɪɡəˈdɪɚ/ brigadiers n
brigadegeneraal
(military) An army rank; an officer commanding a brigade.

brigand /ˈbɹɪɡ.ənd/ brigands n
bandiet rover
An outlaw or bandit.

brigantine /ˈbɹɪɡ.ənˌtaɪn/ /ˈbɹɪɡ.ənˌtin/ brigantines n
brigantijn
(nautical) a two-masted vessel, square-rigged on the foremast, but fore-and-aft-rigged mainsail with a square-rig above it on the mainmast.

bright /bɹaɪt/ brighter brightest adj
helder fel
Emitting much light; visually dazzling; luminous, lucent, radiant.
bont levendig monter
Of a colour: not muted or pale; bold, brilliant, vivid.
intelligent slim
Having a clear, quick intellect; intelligent.
opgeruimd vrolijk
In good spirits; happy, optimistic.

bright and early /ˌbɹaɪt‿n̩ ˈɜɹli/ /ˌbɹaɪt‿n̩ ˈɜːli/ more bright and early most bright and early adv
voor dag en dauw
(idiomatic, originally, US) (Very) early in the morning.

brightness /ˈbɹaɪtnəs/ brightnesses n
glans helderheid
The quality of being bright.

brill /bɹɪl/ brill brills n
griet
A type of flatfish, Scophthalmus rhombus.

brilliant /ˈbɹɪljənt/ more brilliant most brilliant adj
stralend
Shining brightly.
briljant meesterlijk virtuoos
(British) Of surpassing excellence.
briljant schitterend
(British) Magnificent or wonderful.
briljant geniaal
Highly intelligent.

brilliant /ˈbɹɪljənt/ brilliants n
briljant
A finely cut gemstone, especially a diamond, cut in a particular form with numerous facets so as to maximize light return through the top (called "table") of the stone.
diamant halve petit robijn
(uncountable, printing, dated) The size of type between excelsior and diamond, standardized as 4-point.

brim /bɹɪm/ brims n
rand boord
An edge or border (originally specifically of the sea or a body of water).
rand
The topmost rim or lip of a container.
A projecting rim, especially of a hat.

brim /bɹɪm/ v
overlopen
(intransitive) To be full to overflowing.
tot de rand toe vullen
(transitive) To fill to the brim, upper edge, or top.

brimstone /ˈbɹɪmstoʊn/ /ˈbɹɪmstən/ /ˈbɹɪmstəʊn/ brimstones n
citroenvlinder
The butterfly Gonepteryx rhamni of the Pieridae family.

brine /bɹaɪn/ brines n
pekel brijnwater
Salt water; water saturated or strongly impregnated with salt; a salt-and-water solution for pickling.

brine /bɹaɪn/ v
pekelen
(transitive) To preserve food in a salt solution.

bring /ˈbɹɪŋ/ v
brengen
(transitive, ditransitive) To transport toward somebody/somewhere.

bring about v
teweegbrengen veroorzaken
(transitive) To cause to take place.
bewerkstelligen verwezenlijken
(transitive) To accomplish, achieve.

bring forth v
dragen produceren voortbrengen
To produce, bear as fruit.
genereren maken scheppen voortbrengen
To create, generate, bring into existence.

bring forward v
vervroegen

bring home the bacon v
zijn eigen broek ophouden
(idiomatic) To have employment which provides remuneration to satisfy the basic needs of oneself and one's family.

bring to a boil v
aan de kook brengen
(US) To heat something until it reaches its boiling point.

bring to light v
aan het licht brengen
(idiomatic) To expose, disclose or reveal something that was hidden or unknown.

bring up v
opvoeden
To raise or rear (children).

brink /bɹɪŋk/ brinks n
rand steile rand
The edge, margin, or border of a steep place, as of a precipice; a bank or edge.
(figurative) The edge or border.

brinkmanship /ˈbɹɪŋk.mən.ʃɪp/ /ˈbɹɪŋk.mənˌʃɪp/ brinkmanships n
afgrondpolitiek riskant buitenlands beleid
(chiefly, politics) The pursuit of an advantage by appearing to be willing to take a matter to the brink (for example, by risking a dangerous policy) rather than to concede a point. [from mid 1950s]

brioche /briːˈɒʃ/ /ˈbriːɒʃ/ brioches n
brioche
(countable, and, uncountable) A type of light sweet pastry or bun of French origin.

briquette /bɹɪˈkɛt/ briquettes n
briket
A small brick, typically made of charcoal and used for fuel.

brise soleil /ˌbɹiːz.soʊˈleɪ/ brise soleils n
zonnewering
(architecture) A type of structural sunshade with slats, holes, etc, to keep sunlight from striking fully on a building.

brisk /bɹɪsk/ brisker briskest more brisk most brisk adj
levendig
Full of liveliness and activity; characterized by quickness of motion or action.
opgewekt
Full of spirit of life; effervescing.
opwekkend
Stimulating or invigorating.

brisket /ˈbɹɪskɪt/ briskets n
klapstuk
A cut of meat taken from the chest, especially from the section under the first five ribs.

briskly /ˈbɹɪskli/ more briskly most briskly adv
gezwind
Fast, quickly, swiftly.

bristle /ˈbɹɪstəl/ /ˈbɹɪsəl/ /ˈbɹʌsəl/ bristles n
stoppelhaar
A stiff or coarse hair, usually and especially on a nonhuman mammal.
borstelhaar stoppelhaar
The hairs or other filaments that make up a brush, broom, or similar item, typically made from plant cellulose, animal hairs, or synthetic polymers.

bristle /ˈbɹɪstəl/ /ˈbɹɪsəl/ /ˈbɹʌsəl/ v
recht overeind staan stekelig reageren
(with at) To be on one's guard or raise one's defenses; to react with fear, suspicion, or distance.

brittle /ˈbɹɪtl̩/ brittler brittlest more brittle most brittle adj
broos bros
Inflexible; liable to break, snap, or shatter easily under stress, pressure, or impact.
breekbaar bros
Not physically tough or tenacious; apt to break or crumble when bending.
afstandelijk koel kribbig
Emotionally fragile, easily offended.

broach /bɹoʊt͡ʃ/ /bɹəʊtʃ/ v
aantappen (van een vat) doorboren
(transitive) To make a hole in, especially a cask of liquor, and put in a tap in order to draw the liquid.
kapseizen
(transitive) To cause to turn sideways to oncoming waves, especially large or breaking waves (usually followed by to; also figurative).
aansnijden aankaarten ter sprake brengen
(transitive, figuratively) To begin discussion about (something).

broad /bɹoːd/ /bɹɑd/ /bɹɔd/ /bɹɔːd/ broader broadest adj
breed
Having a large measure of any thing or quality; unlimited; unrestrained.

broad bean broad beans n
tuinboon labboon
An edible bean that has broad seeds (Vicia faba).

broad gauge broad gauges n
breedspoor
(rail transport) A track gauge that is greater than standard gauge.

broad-billed sandpiper broad-billed sandpipers n
breedbekstrandloper
A type of sandpiper, (Calidris falcinellus)

broad-shouldered more broad-shouldered most broad-shouldered adj
breedgeschouderd
Having broad shoulders.

broad-winged hawk broad-winged hawks n
breedvleugelbuizerd
Buteo platypterus, a small hawk of the Buteo genus.

broadband /ˈbɹɔːdbænd/ broadbands n
breedband
(Internet) An internet connection provisioned over an existing service using alternate signal frequencies such as ADSL or cable modem.

broadcast /-kæst/ /ˈbɹɑdkæst/ /ˈbɹɔdkæst/ /ˈbɹɔːdkast/ /ˈbɹɔːdkɑːst/ more broadcast most broadcast adj
wijdverspreid
Cast or scattered widely in all directions; cast abroad.

broadcast /-kæst/ /ˈbɹɑdkæst/ /ˈbɹɔdkæst/ /ˈbɹɔːdkast/ /ˈbɹɔːdkɑːst/ broadcasts n
uitzending uitzenden transmissie
A transmission of a radio or television programme intended to be received by anyone with a receiver.
uitzending programma
A programme (bulletin, documentary, show, etc.) so transmitted.
zaaien
(agriculture, horticulture, archaic) The act of scattering seed; a crop grown from such seed.

broadcast /-kæst/ /ˈbɹɑdkæst/ /ˈbɹɔdkæst/ /ˈbɹɔːdkast/ /ˈbɹɔːdkɑːst/ v
uitzenden omroepen
(transitive) To transmit a message or signal through radio waves or electronic means.
uitzaaien
(transitive) To transmit a message over a wide area; specifically, to send an email in a single transmission to a (typically large) number of people.
omroepen
(intransitive) To appear as a performer, presenter, or speaker in a broadcast programme.

broadcaster /-ˌkæstə/ /ˈbɹɑd-/ /ˈbɹɔdˌkæstɚ/ /ˈbɹɔːdˌkɑːstə/ broadcasters n
omroep zender
An organization or station that engages in the activity of such broadcasting.

broaden /ˈbɹoː.dən/ /ˈbɹɑ.dən/ /ˈbɹɔ.dən/ /ˈbɹɔː.dən/ v
verbreden verruimen
(transitive) To make broad or broader.

brocade /bɹəˈkeɪd/ brocades n
brokaat
(countable, uncountable) A thick heavy fabric into which raised patterns have been woven, originally in gold and silver; more recently any cloth incorporating raised, woven patterns.
(metaphoric) A decorative pattern.

broccoli /ˈbɹɑ.kə.li/ /ˈbɹɑk.li/ /ˈbɹɒ.kə.li/ broccoli broccolis n
broccoli
A plant, Brassica oleracea var. italica, of the cabbage family, Brassicaceae; especially, the tree-shaped flower and stalk that are eaten as a vegetable.

brochure /bɹoʊˈʃɝ/ /bɹoʊˈʃʊɚ/ /ˈbɹəʊ.ʃə(ɹ)/ brochures n
brochure
A booklet of printed informational matter, like a pamphlet, often for promotional purposes.

broil /bɹɔɪl/ v
grillen
(transitive, North America, obsolete in the UK) To cook by direct, radiant heat.

broiler /ˈbɹɔɪlə/ /ˈbɹɔɪlɚ/ broilers n
grill
(cookware, North America) A device used to broil food; part of an oven or a small stove; known as a grill in British English.
vleeskuiken
A chicken raised for meat.

broke /bɹoʊk/ /bɹəʊk/ broker brokest more broke most broke adj
blut
(informal) Financially ruined, bankrupt.
(informal) Without any money, penniless.

broken /ˈbɹoʊ.kən/ /ˈbɹoʊ.kɪn/ /ˈbɹəʊ.kən/ more broken most broken adj
gebroken geknakt
(of sleep) Interrupted; not continuous.
Fragmented; in separate pieces.
(of a, promise, etc) Breached; violated; not kept.
(colloquial, US, of a, situation) Not having gone in the way intended; saddening.
gebroken opengereten
(of skin) Split or ruptured.
gebroken verbijzeld
(of a, bone or body part) Fractured; having the bone in pieces.
afgebroken verbroken
(of an, electronic connection) Disconnected, no longer open or carrying traffic.
gebroken kapot defect geknakt
Non-functional; not functioning properly.
kaduuk
(software, informal) Badly designed or implemented.
gebroken gekraakt
(of a, person) Completely defeated and dispirited; shattered; destroyed.
blut gepluimd
Having no money; bankrupt, broke.
gebroken
(sports, and, gaming, of a tactic or option) Overpowered; overly powerful; too powerful.

broken heart broken hearts n
gebroken hart
A feeling of grief or loss, especially after a failed romantic relationship.

broken reed broken reeds n
onbetrouwbaar persoon
Something or someone very fragile or unreliable.

broker /ˈbɹoʊkɚ/ /ˈbɹəʊkə/ brokers n
makelaar tussenpersoon
A mediator between a buyer and seller.
beursmakelaar effectenmakelaar
A stockbroker.

broker /ˈbɹoʊkɚ/ /ˈbɹəʊkə/ v
bemiddelen
(intransitive) To act as a broker; to mediate in a sale or transaction.

brolga brolgas n
brolgakraanvogel
A large grey crane (Antigone rubicunda, syn. Grus rubicunda), of northern and eastern Australia. [from 19th c.]

bromatology /bɹəʊməˈtɒləd͡ʒi/ n
bromatologie
The study of food.

brome /bɹəʊm/ bromes n
dravik
Any grass of the genus Bromus.

bromide /ˈbɹoʊ.maɪd/ /ˈbɹəʊ.maɪd/ bromides n
bromide
(inorganic chemistry) A binary compound of bromine and some other element or radical.
(dated) A dose of bromide taken as a sedative, or to reduce sexual appetite.

bromine /ˈbɹoʊmin/ /ˈbɹəʊmiːn, -mɪn, -maɪn/ bromines n
broom
(uncountable) A nonmetallic chemical element (symbol Br) with an atomic number of 35; one of the halogens, it is a fuming red-brown liquid at room temperature.

bromomethane bromomethanes n
broommethaan methylbromide

bronchitis /bɹɒŋˈkaɪtɪs/ bronchitides bronchitises n
bronchitis
(uncountable) An inflammation of the bronchi of the lungs, that causes the cilia of the bronchial epithelial cells to stop functioning.

bronchodilator bronchodilators n
bronchusverwijder
(medicine) Any drug used to dilate and relax the bronchial passages and ease the flow of air to the lungs

bronchoscopy bronchoscopies n
bronchoscopie
(medicine) A technique for viewing the bronchi using a flexible instrument called a bronchoscope.

bronze /bɹɑnz/ /bɹɒnz/ more bronze most bronze adj
bronzen
Made of bronze metal.
bronskleurig
Having a reddish-brown colour.

bronze /bɹɑnz/ /bɹɒnz/ bronzes n
brons
(uncountable) A naturally occurring or man-made alloy of copper, usually in combination with tin, but also with one or more other metals.
bronskleur brons
(countable, and, uncountable) A reddish-brown colour, the colour of bronze.

bronze-winged jacana bronze-winged jacanas n
Indische parra bronsvleugeljacana
Metopidius indicus, a wader in the family Jacanidae.

brooch /bɹoʊt͡ʃ/ /bɹuːt͡ʃ/ /bɹəʊtʃ/ brooches n
broche speldje
A piece of ornamental jewellery having a pin allowing it to be fixed to garments worn on the upper body.

brood /bɹuːd/ /bɹʉd/ broods n
gebroed legsel nageslacht nest
The young of certain animals, especially a group of young birds or fowl hatched at one time by the same mother.
broedsel
(uncountable) The young of any egg-laying creature, especially if produced at the same time.
maagschap nageslacht sibbe
(countable, uncountable) The children in one family; offspring.

brood /bɹuːd/ /bɹʉd/ v
broeden uitbroeden
(transitive) To keep an egg warm to make it hatch.
behoeden
(transitive) To protect (something that is gradually maturing); to foster.
broeden piekeren
(intransitive) (typically with about or over) To dwell upon moodily and at length, mainly alone.

brood mare brood mares n
fokmerrie
A stud mare, a female horse used for breeding.

brook /bɹuːk/ /bɹʊk/ brooks n
beek broek
A body of running water smaller than a river; a small stream.
broek
(Sussex, Kent) A water meadow.

broom /bɹuːm/ /bɹʊm/ brooms n
bezem
(countable) A domestic utensil with fibers bound together at the end of a long handle, used for sweeping.
brem bezem
Any of several yellow-flowered shrubs of the family Fabaceae, with long, stiff, thin branches and small or few leaves used for the domestic utensil.

broom wagon broom wagons n
bezemwagen
(cycling) A vehicle that follows a cycling race, picking up stragglers and carrying food and equipment.

broomrape broomrapes n
bremraap
Any of various plants, of the genus Orobanche, that are parasitic on the roots of other plants.

broomstick /ˈbɹum.stɪk/ broomsticks n
bezemsteel
The handle of a broom (sweeping tool).

broth /bɹɑθ/ /bɹɒθ/ /bɹɔθ/ broths n
bouillon
(uncountable) Water in which food (meat or vegetable etc) has been boiled.
bouillonsoep consommé
(countable) A soup made from broth and other ingredients such as vegetables, herbs or diced meat.

brothel /ˈbɹɑðəl/ /ˈbɹɑθəl/ /ˈbɹɒðəl/ /ˈbɹɒθəl/ /ˈbɹɔðəl/ /ˈbɹɔθəl/ brothels n
bordeel hoerenhuis hoerhuis
A house of prostitution.

brothelkeeper brothelkeepers n
bordeelhouder bordeelhoudster hoerenwaard hoerenwaardin
A person who runs a brothel, whether legally or illegally.

brother /ˈbɹɐðɘ(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌvə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌðə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌðɚ/ brethren brothers n
broer broeder
A male having at least one parent in common with another (see half-brother, stepbrother).
Someone who is a peer, whether male or female.
broeder broer
A male fellow member of a religious community, church, trades union etc.

brother-in-arms brethren-in-arms brothers-in-arms n
wapenbroeder strijdmakker
comrade in arms (fellow combatant or soldier)

brother-in-law /ˈbɹʌðəɹ ɪn ˌlɔː/ /ˈbɹʌðɚ ɪn ˌlɑ/ /ˈbɹʌðɚ ɪn ˌlɔ/ brethren-in-law brother-in-laws brothers-in-law n
zwager schoonbroer
The husband of one's sibling.
The brother of the spouse of one's sibling.
The husband of the sibling of one's spouse.

brotherhood /ˈbɹʌðəhʊd/ /ˈbɹʌðɚhʊd/ brotherhoods n
broederschap
The state of being brothers or a brother (also figuratively).
An association of people for any purpose, such as a society of monks; a fraternity.

brotherly /ˈbɹʌð.ə.li/ /ˈbɹʌð.ɚ.li/ more brotherly most brotherly adj
broederlijk
Of or characteristic of brothers.

brow ridge brow ridges n
wenkbrauwboog
a bony projection in humans and other primates located above eye sockets delimiting the bottom of the forehead

browbeat /ˈbɹaʊ.biːt/ v
intimideren bruuskeren inschuchteren
(transitive) To bully in an intimidating, bossy, or supercilious way.

brown /bɹaʊn/ browner brownest more brown most brown adj
bruin
Having a brown colour.

brown /bɹaʊn/ browns n
bruin
(countable, and, uncountable) A colour like that of chocolate or coffee.

brown /bɹaʊn/ v
bruin worden
(intransitive) To become brown.
bruinbakken
(cooking, transitive) To cook something until it becomes brown.

brown argus brown argus brown arguses n
bruin blauwtje
A brown butterfly (Aricia agestis) of the family Lycaenidae

brown bear brown bears n
bruine beer
A species of bears native to northern America, Europe and Asia having brownish fur. (Ursus arctos)

brown dwarf brown dwarfs brown dwarves n
Bruine Dwerg
(star) A starlike object that contracts to about the volume of Jupiter after its formation phase; its mass may range from several times that of Jupiter, such that it fuses deuterium, up to just below the threshold of sustained hydrogen fusion.

brown falcon brown falcons n
grote bruine valk

brown hyena brown hyenas n
bruine hyena strandwolf
A comparatively rare species of hyena, Hyaena brunnea, endemic to desert and semi-desert areas and open woodland savannahs of southern Africa.

brown rat brown rats n
bruine rat
A rat of species Rattus norvegicus, common worldwide.

brown rice brown rices n
zilvervliesrijst
Rice with the brownish hull not polished off as in white rice. The hull contains important vitamins, including vitamin B complex, which are missing in white rice.

brown shrike brown shrikes n
bruine klauwier
Lanius cristatus, a bird in the shrike family (Lanius) that is found mainly in Asia. It is closely related to the red-backed shrike (L. collurio) and isabelline shrike (L. isabellinus).

brownish /ˈbɹaʊnɪʃ/ more brownish most brownish adj
bruinachtig bruinig
Of a colour which resembles brown; somewhat brown.

brownnose brownnoses n
kontkusser
(figurative) One who sucks up; a bootlicker, ass-kisser, sycophant.

browse /bɹaʊz/ v
doorbladeren
To scan, to casually look through in order to find items of interest, especially without knowledge of what to look for beforehand.
surfen
(transitive, computing) To navigate through hyperlinked documents on a computer, usually with a browser.

brr /bɝ/ [ʙ̩ː] interjection
brr
Used to express being cold, to show shivering.

brubru /ˈbɹubɹu/ /ˈbɹuːbɹuː/ brubrus n
broebroe
Also more fully as brubru shrike: a bird in the bushshrike family found in sub-Saharan Africa (Nilaus afer).

bruise /bɹuːz/ bruises n
blauwe plek
A purplish mark on the skin due to leakage of blood from capillaries under the surface that have been damaged by a blow.
beurze plek rotte plek
A dark mark on fruit or vegetables caused by a blow to the surface.

bruise /bɹuːz/ v
slaan kneuzen
(transitive) To strike (a person), originally with something flat or heavy, but now specifically in such a way as to discolour the skin without breaking it.

brunette /bɹuˈnɛt/ /bɹuːnɛt/ adj
brunet brunette
(of a person) Having brown or black hair and, often, dark eyes and darkish or olive skin.

brunette /bɹuˈnɛt/ /bɹuːnɛt/ brunettes n
brunette
A person, especially female, with brown or black hair and, often, dark eyes and darkish or olive skin.

brunt /bɹʌnt/ brunts n
druk zwaartepunt
The full adverse effects; the chief consequences or negative results of a thing or event.

brush /bɹɛʃ/ /bɹʌʃ/ brushes n
borstel
An implement consisting of multiple more or less flexible bristles or other filaments attached to a handle, used for any of various purposes including cleaning, painting, and arranging hair.
A piece of conductive material, usually carbon, serving to maintain electrical contact between the stationary and rotating parts of a machine.
struikgewas
(uncountable) Wild vegetation, generally larger than grass but smaller than trees. See shrubland.

brush /bɹɛʃ/ /bɹʌʃ/ v
tandenpoetsen
(transitive) To clean with a brush.
borstelen
(transitive) To untangle or arrange with a brush.
aanbrengen
(transitive) To apply with a brush.
afborstelen
(transitive) To remove with a sweeping motion.
van de tafel vegen vegen
(ambitransitive) To touch with a sweeping motion, or lightly in passing.

brush one's teeth v
tandenpoetsen
To clean one's teeth, especially by using a toothbrush and toothpaste. (This entry is a translation hub.)

brush up v
afstoffen bijspijkeren
(idiomatic) To review; to improve an existing but rusty or underdeveloped skill.

brushwood brushwoods n
rijshout
Branches and twigs fallen from trees and shrubs.

brusque /bɹuːsk/ /bɹʊsk/ /bɹʌsk/ brusquer brusquest more brusque most brusque adj
bruusk kortaf cassant
Rudely abrupt; curt, unfriendly.

brutal /ˈbɹu.təl/ /ˈbɹuː.təl/ /ˈbɹʉː.təl/ [ˈbɹu.ɾəl] [ˈbɹʉː.ɾəl] more brutal most brutal adj
bruut
Savagely violent, vicious, ruthless, or cruel.

brutality /bɹuˈtælɪɾi/ /bɹuːˈtælɪti/ brutalities n
wreedheid
The state of being brutal.

bruxism /ˈbɹʊk-/ /ˈbɹʌksɪz(ə)m/ /ˈbɹʌksɪzəm/ bruxisms n
bruxisme
(dentistry) The habit or practice of grinding the teeth, as while sleeping, or due to stress or certain drugs.

bryologist bryologists n
bryoloog
A scientist specialising in bryology.

bryology n
bryologie
(botany) The study of bryophytes (non-vascular plants including mosses, liverworts and hornworts).

bryozoan /ˌbɹɑɪəˈzəʊən/ bryozoans n
mosdiertje
(zoology) A member of the phylum Bryozoa of aquatic, usually colonial invertebrates. [from 19th c.]

bubble /ˈbʌb.əl/ bubbles n
bel
A spherically contained volume of air or other gas, especially one made from soapy liquid.
A small spherical cavity in a solid material.
(by extension) Anything resembling a hollow sphere.
(economics) A period of intense speculation in a market, causing prices to rise quickly to irrational levels as the metaphorical bubble expands, and then fall even more quickly as the bubble bursts.

bubble bath bubble baths n
schuimbad
A bath in which an additive is poured directly into the water that creates bubbles; a foam bath.
badschuim
A soap-based product to be added to a bath to create bubbles.

bubonic plague bubonic plagues n
builenpest
(disease) A contagious, often fatal, epidemic disease caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis, transmitted by the bite of fleas from an infected person or rodent, especially a rat, and characterized by delirium, chills, fever, vomiting, diarrhea, and the formation of buboes.

buccaneer /ˌbʌkəˈnɪɚ/ buccaneers n
boekanier kaper
(nautical) Any of a group of seamen who cruised on their own account on the Spanish Main and in the Pacific in the 17th century, who were similar to pirates but did not prey on ships of their own nation.
boekanier piraat
A pirate.

buck /bʌk/ bucks n
bok
A male deer, antelope, sheep, goat, rabbit, hare, and sometimes the male of other animals such as the hamster, ferret, shad and kangaroo.

buck /bʌk/ v
bokken
(intransitive, of a horse, _, or similar saddle or pack animal) To leap upward arching its back, coming down with head low and forelegs stiff, forcefully kicking its hind legs upward, often in an attempt to dislodge or throw a rider or pack.

bucket /ˈbʌ.kət/ /ˈbʌ.kɪt/ buckets n
emmer
The amount held in this container.
Part of a piece of machinery that resembles a bucket (container).
rammelkar
The leather socket for holding the whip when driving, or for the carbine or lance when mounted.

bucket /ˈbʌ.kət/ /ˈbʌ.kɪt/ v
plenzen
(intransitive, informal) To rain heavily.
vlammen
(intransitive, informal) To travel very quickly.

bucket list bucket lists n
bucketlist loodjeslijst
(idiomatic) A list of things to accomplish before one's death. [c. 2006]

bucking /ˈbʌkɪŋ/ buckings n
bokken
The act of a quadruped kicking both hind legs upward at once.

buckle /ˈbʌk(ə)l/ /ˈbʌkl̩/ buckles n
gesp
A metal clasp with a hinged tongue or a spike through which a belt or strap is passed and penetrated by the tongue or spike, in order to fasten the ends of the belt together or to secure the strap to something else.

buckler /ˈbʌk.lə/ /ˈbʌk.lɚ/ bucklers n
beukelaar
(obsolete) A shield resembling the Roman scutum. In modern usage, a smaller variety of shield is usually implied by this term.

buckling /ˈbʌk.lɪŋ/ bucklings n
bokking
Smoked herring.

buckshot buckshots n
hagel
(chiefly, US) Lead shot used in shotgun cartridges, made of larger pellets than birdshot and suitable for hunting larger game. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

buckwheat /ˈbʌkwiːt/ /ˈbʌkʍiːt/ buckwheats n
boekweit
An Asian plant, of the species Fagopyrum esculentum. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]
boekweit beuktarwe
(culinary) The fruit of this plant used as a pseudocereal.

bucolic /bjuˈkɑlɪk/ /bjuːˈkɒlɪk/ more bucolic most bucolic adj
bucolisch landelijk rustiek
Rustic, pastoral, country-styled.
pastoraal
Pertaining to herdsmen or peasants.

bud /bʌd/ buds n
knop
A newly sprouted leaf or blossom that has not yet unfolded.

bud /bʌd/ v
ontluiken
(intransitive) To form buds.

buddleia /ˈbʌdlɪ.ə/ buddleias n
vlinderstruik
A tree or shrub of the genus Buddleja, especially Buddleja davidii, a large ornamental shrub whose lilac flowers attract butterflies.

buddy /ˈbʌd.i/ pronoun
maat vriend maatje kerel
(In Maritime English) A person far removed from the conversation.

budge /bʌd͡ʒ/ v
bewegen
(intransitive) To move; to be shifted from a fixed position.
(transitive) To move; to shift from a fixed position.
meegaan toegeven
To yield in one’s opinions or beliefs.

budgerigar /ˈbɐd͡ʒəɹiˌɡɐː/ /ˈbʌd͡ʒəɹiˌɡɑɹ/ /ˈbʌd͡ʒəɹiˌɡɑː/ budgerigars n
grasparkiet
A species of small green parrot, Melopsittacus undulatus, native to inland Australia; a common cagebird throughout the world and bred in many colour varieties.

budget /ˈbʌd͡ʒ.ət/ /ˈbʌd͡ʒ.ɪt/ adj
budgettair goedkoop low-cost
Appropriate to a restricted budget.

budget /ˈbʌd͡ʒ.ət/ /ˈbʌd͡ʒ.ɪt/ budgets n
begroting budget
The amount of money or resources earmarked for a particular institution, activity or timeframe.
An itemized summary of intended expenditure; usually coupled with expected revenue.

budget /ˈbʌd͡ʒ.ət/ /ˈbʌd͡ʒ.ɪt/ v
opmaken opstellen
(intransitive) To construct or draw up a budget.
budgetteren begroten
(transitive) To provide funds, allow for in a budget.
(transitive) To plan for the use of in a budget.

budgetary /ˈbʌd͡ʒ.əˌtɛɹ.i/ /ˈbʌd͡ʒ.ɪ.tə.ɹi/ /ˈbʌd͡ʒ.ɪ.tɹi/ adj
budgettair
Of or pertaining to a budget.

buff /bʌf/ buffs n
liefhebber
(informal) A person who is very interested in a particular subject.

buff /bʌf/ v
oppoetsen
To polish and make shiny by rubbing.

buff-bellied pipit buff-bellied pipits n
Pacifische waterpieper
Anthus rubescens, a small songbird found on both sides of the northern Pacific.

buff-breasted sandpiper buff-breasted sandpipers n
blonde ruiter
A type of sandpiper, (Calidris subruficollis)

buffalo /ˈbʌf.ə.loʊ/ /ˈbʌf.əl.əʊ/ buffalo buffaloes buffalos n
buffel karbouw kafferbuffel waterbuffel
An animal from the subtribe Bubalina, also known as true buffalos, such as the Cape buffalo, Syncerus caffer, or the water buffalo, Bubalus bubalis.
buffel bizon
A related North American animal, the American bison, Bison bison.

buffer /ˈbafə(ɹ)/ /ˈbʌfə(ɹ)/ /ˈbʌfɚ/ [ˈbäfə(ɹ)] [ˈbɐfə(ɹ)] buffers n
buffermengsel
(chemistry) A solution used to stabilize the pH (acidity) of a liquid.
buffer
(telecommunications) A routine or storage medium used to compensate for a difference in rate of flow of data, or time of occurrence of events, when transferring data from one device to another.

buffer /ˈbafə(ɹ)/ /ˈbʌfə(ɹ)/ /ˈbʌfɚ/ [ˈbäfə(ɹ)] [ˈbɐfə(ɹ)] v
inperken
To use a buffer or buffers; to isolate or minimize the effects of one thing on another.

buffer solution buffer solutions n
bufferoplossing
(chemistry) A solution, containing a buffer, that maintains a relatively constant pH

bufflehead /ˈbʌfəlhɛd/ buffleheads n
buffelkopeend
A duck in the goldeneye genus, Bucephala albeola. [from 1850s]

buffoon /bəˈfuːn/ buffoons n
clown
One who acts in a silly or ridiculous fashion; a clown or fool.
sufferd
(pejorative) An unintentionally ridiculous person.

bufotoxin bufotoxins n
bufotoxine
(organic compound) Any of a family of toxic substances found in toads, other amphibians, and some plants and mushrooms.

bug /bʌɡ/ bugs n
wants
(entomology) An insect of the order Hemiptera (the “true bugs”).
bug
(chiefly, computing and engineering jargon) A problem that needs fixing.
insect beestje
(gambling, slang) A metal clip attached to the underside of a table, etc. to hold hidden cards, as a form of cheating.

bugbear /ˈbʌɡ.bɛə(ɹ)/ /ˈbʌɡ.bɛɚ/ /ˈbʌɡ.bɛː(ɹ)/ bugbears n
bête noire
An ongoing problem; a recurring obstacle or adversity.
boeman schrikbeeld
A source of dread; resentment; or irritation. [from late 16th c.]
spookbeeld
(archaic, folklore) A generic creature, often described as a large goblin, meant to inspire fear in children.

bugger /ˈbʌɡə/ /ˈbʌɡɚ/ buggers n
sodemieter
(UK, _, legal) Someone who commits buggery; a sodomite.
(slang, dated) A damn, anything at all.

bugger /ˈbʌɡə/ /ˈbʌɡɚ/ v
verneuken
(transitive, slang, vulgar, _, in, Britain, Ireland) To break or ruin.

bughouse chess n
doorgeefschaak
A variant of chess played on two chessboards by four players in teams of two. Each player plays the other colour of pieces than their teammate, to whom they pass the pieces they capture from their opponent. The teammate can then choose to put one of these pieces on their board as an alternative way of making a move.

bugle /ˈbjuːɡəl/ bugles n
bugel flügelhorn
A simple brass instrument consisting of a horn with no valves, playing only pitches in its harmonic series

build /bɪld/ builds n
bouw
(countable, uncountable) The physique of a human or animal body, or other object; constitution or structure.

build /bɪld/ v
bouwen
(transitive) To form (something) by combining materials or parts.
opbouwen
(transitive) To develop or give form to (something) according to a plan or process.

build castles in the air v
luchtkastelen bouwen
(transitive, idiomatic) To have any desire, idea, or plan that is unlikely to be realized; to imagine visionary projects or schemes; to have an idle fancy or a pipe dream; to daydream.

build up v
versterken
To erect; to construct.
opstapelen versterken
(intransitive, transitive, idiomatic) To accumulate, to pile up, to increase in stages.

builder /ˈbɪl.də/ /ˈbɪl.dɚ/ [ˈbɪɫ.ɾɚ] builders n
bouwer bouwster
A person who builds or constructs things.

building /ˈbɪl.dɪŋ/ buildings n
bouw bouwen
(uncountable) The act or process by which something is built; construction.
gebouw
(countable) A closed structure with walls and a roof.

building block building blocks n
bouwsteen
(literally) A component that is part of a larger construction, such as a brick or a stone.
(figuratively) A component that is part of a larger system.

building material building materials n
bouwmateriaal
Any material which is used for construction purposes.

buisine buisines n
bazuin
(musical instruments, historical) A medieval wind instrument with a very long, straight and slender body, usually made of metal.

bulb /ˈbʌb/ /ˈbʌlb/ bulbs n
bol
Any solid object rounded at one end and tapering on the other, possibly attached to a larger object at the tapered end.

bulbul /ˈbʊlbʊl/ bulbuls n
buulbuul
Any of several passerine songbirds, of the family Pycnonotidae (currently, 27 genera recognized), native to Africa and parts of Asia, sometimes known as the ‘nightingale of the East’.

bulge /bʊld͡ʒ/ /bʌldʒ/ /bʌld͡ʒ/ bulges n
bult
Something sticking out from a surface; a swelling, protuberant part; a bending outward, especially when caused by pressure.

bulky /ˈbʌlki/ bulkier bulkiest adj
omvangrijk dik lijvig
Being large in size, mass, or volume; big, fat or muscular

bulky waste bulky wastes n
grofvuil
A waste type that is too large to be accepted by the regular waste collection.

bull /ˈbʊl/ adj
mannetjes- stieren-
(attributive, of large mammals) Adult male.

bull /ˈbʊl/ bulls n
bul zegel
A seal affixed to a document, especially a document from the Pope.
klinkklare onzin nonsens onzin
(euphemistic, informal) Nonsense.
stier bul
Any adult male bovine.
stier
An adult male of certain large mammals, such as whales, elephants, camels and seals.
beer kolos
A large, strong man.
flik
(US, slang) A policeman; a detective; a railroad security guard.

bull market bull markets n
stierenmarkt
(finance) A stock market where a majority of investors are buying ("bulls"), causing overall stock prices to rise.

bull run bull runs n
stierenrennen
(bullfighting) An event in which people run with bulls in the streets.

bull shark bull sharks n
stierhaai
A shark, Carcharhinus leucas, that is common in both temperate and tropical coastal waters.

bull terrier bull terriers n
bulterriër

bulldog /ˈbʊl.dɑɡ/ /ˈbʊl.dɒɡ/ /ˈbʊl.dɔɡ/ bulldogs n
buldog
A breed of dog developed in England by the crossing of the bullbaiting dog and the Pug to produce a ladies' companion dog, having a very smooth coat, a flattened face, wrinkly cheeks, powerful front legs, and smaller hind legs.

bulldozer /ˈbʊldoʊzɚ/ bulldozers n
laadschop bulldozer
A tractor with an attached blade for pushing earth and building debris for coarse preliminary surface grading, demolishing building structures, etc.

bullet /ˈbʊl.ɪt/ bullets n
kogel
A projectile, usually of metal, shot from a gun at high speed.
(informal) An entire round of unfired ammunition for a firearm, including the projectile, the cartridge casing, the propellant charge, etc.
(figuratively) Anything that is projected extremely fast.

bullet hole bullet holes n
kogelgat
A circular wound or hole caused by the projectile of a firearm.

bullet point bullet points n
opsommingsteken
The symbol, typically a solid circle, that marks each item in a bulleted list.

bulleted list bulleted lists n
opsommingslijst lijst met opsommingstekens
A list whose items start with the typographical bullet, that is •, or with other symbols other than numbers.

bulletin board system bulletin board systems n
bulletin board system
(computing, historical) A type of computer system, now largely obsolete, used to exchange messages and data over a telecommunications network.

bulletproof /bʊl.ɪtpɹuːf/ more bulletproof most bulletproof adj
kogelvrij
(of a material) Capable of withstanding a direct shot by a bullet fired from a gun.

bullfight bullfights n
stiergevechten

bullfighter bullfighters n
torero
One who engages in bullfighting; a toreador or matador.

bullfighting bullfightings n
stierenvechten

bullfinch bullfinches n
goudvink
The Eurasian bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula).

bullfrog /ˈbʊlfrɒɡ/ /ˈbʊlfɹɑɡ/ /ˈbʊlfɹɔɡ/ bullfrogs n
brulkikker
Any of various frogs having a croak that resembles the bellow of a cow or bull.

bullion /ˈbʊl.jən/ bullions n
goudstaaf staaf zilverstaaf
A bulk quantity of precious metal, usually gold or silver, assessed by weight and typically cast as ingots.

bullock's heart bullock's hearts n
custardappel
A tropical fruit grown throughout the tropics, Annona reticulataws.

bullpen bullpens n
kantoortuin
An open seating arrangement where project teams can communicate openly with minimal effort.

bullseye /ˈbʊlzaɪ/ bullseyes n
roos voltreffer
A shot which hits the centre of a target.

bullshit /ˈbʊlʃɪt/ interjection
onzin
(vulgar, slang) An expression of disbelief at what one has just heard.

bullshit /ˈbʊlʃɪt/ n
bullshit gelul kletskoek lariekoek lulkoek nonsens
(vulgar, slang, usual sense) Statements that are false or exaggerated to impress or cheat the listener.

bullshit /ˈbʊlʃɪt/ v
lullen ouwehoeren
(intransitive, vulgar, slang) To have casual conversation with no real point; to shoot the breeze.

bully /ˈbʊli/ bullies n
pestkop treiteraar wreedaard
A person who is intentionally physically or emotionally cruel to others, especially to those whom they perceive as being vulnerable or of less power or privilege. [from late 17th c.]

bully /ˈbʊli/ v
pesten jennen treiteren
(transitive) To intimidate (someone) as a bully.

bulrush bulrushes n
bies
(AU) Any of various reed-like plants growing near water, especially Typha domingensis and Typha orientalis; cumbungi, wonga. [from 18th c.]

bulwark /ˈbʊl.wək/ /ˈbʊl.wɚk/ bulwarks n
bolwerk
A defensive wall or rampart.
schans verschansing
A defense or safeguard.
verschansing
(nautical) The planking or plating along the sides of a nautical vessel above her gunwale that reduces the likelihood of seas washing over the gunwales and people being washed overboard.

bum /bʌm/ bums n
achterste achterwerk kont bips reet billen
(informal, _, or, _, childish, chiefly, Commonwealth) The buttocks.
landloper zwerver dakloze vagebond
(colloquial, derogatory) A homeless person, usually a man.
(colloquial, derogatory) A lazy, incompetent, or annoying person, usually a man.
(colloquial, sports) A player or racer who often performs poorly.
(colloquial) A drinking spree.
achterste achterwerk kont reet anus gat
(informal, _, or, _, childish, chiefly, Commonwealth) The anus.

bum /bʌm/ v
aftroggelen bietsen
(transitive, colloquial) To ask someone to give one (something) for free; to beg for something.

bumblebee /ˈbʌmbl̩bi/ bumblebees n
hommel
Any of several species of large bee in the genus Bombus.

bumfuck nowhere pn
Schubbekutteveen
(vulgar) The middle of nowhere; a nondescript, isolated, and underdeveloped locale whose precise location may be difficult to ascertain.

bump /bʌmp/ [bɐm̥p] bumps n
botsing
A light blow or jolting collision.
bult
A protuberance on a level surface.
buil bult
A swelling on the skin caused by illness or injury.

bump /bʌmp/ [bɐm̥p] v
botsen stoten
To knock against or run into with a jolt.
(transitive) To move (a booked passenger) to a later flight because of earlier delays or cancellations.

bumper /ˈbʌmpə(ɹ)/ adj
groot immens vol
(colloquial) Wonderfully large; (as if) filled to the bumpers at the top of a silo.

bumper /ˈbʌmpə(ɹ)/ bumpers n
botser
Someone or something that bumps.
bumper
(automotive) Parts at the front and back of a vehicle which are meant to absorb the impact of a collision; fender.
stootblok stootkussen stootrand
Any mechanical device used to absorb an impact, soften a collision, or protect against impact.
boord kant
(billiards) A side wall of a pool table.
aankondigingsjingle jingle
(broadcasting) A short ditty or jingle used to separate a show from the advertisements.

bumper car bumper cars n
botsauto
A small electric-powered vehicle encircled with a rubber bumper, used in an amusement ride.

bumper sticker bumper stickers n
bumpersticker
(US) An adhesive label or decal, usually applied to the bumper or back end of an automobile, and displaying a short political, promotional, philosophical, or humorous message.
(US, figurative) Said of canned insight; a slogan or saying that is trite or lacks depth.

bumptious /ˈbʌmpʃəs/ more bumptious most bumptious adj
hanerig zelfgenoegzaam
Obtrusively pushy; self-assertive to a pretentious extreme.

bun /bʌn/ buns n
bol bolletje broodje
A small bread roll that is sweetened or spiced.
knot
A tight roll of hair worn at the back of the head.

bunch /bʌntʃ/ /bʌnt͡ʃ/ /bʌnʃ/ bunches n
tros bos
A group of similar things, either growing together, or in a cluster or clump, usually fastened together.
tros
A protuberance; a hunch; a knob or lump; a hump.

bunch /bʌntʃ/ /bʌnt͡ʃ/ /bʌnʃ/ v
bundelen
(transitive) To gather into a bunch.
ophopen
(intransitive) To form a bunch.

bundle /ˈbʌnd(ə)l/ bundles n
bundel
A group of objects held together by wrapping or tying.
A package wrapped or tied up for carrying.
bundel hoop
(informal) A large amount, especially of money.
spierbundel bundel
(biology) A cluster of closely bound muscle or nerve fibres.

bundle /ˈbʌnd(ə)l/ v
aaneenbinden bundelen samenbinden
(transitive) To tie or wrap together into a bundle.
buitenwerken wegwerken
(transitive) To hustle; to dispatch something or someone quickly.
induffelen
(transitive) To dress someone warmly.
(intransitive) To dress warmly. Usually bundle up
drummen snellen
(intransitive) To hurry.

bundt cake bundt cakes n
tulbandcake
A ring-shaped cake, of German origin, baked in a decorative, often fluted, mould.

bungalow /ˈbʌŋɡl̩oʊ/ /ˈbʌŋɡl̩əʊ/ /ˈbʌŋɡəloʊ/ /ˈbʌŋɡələʊ/ bungalows n
bungalow
A thatched or tiled one-story house in India surrounded by a wide veranda; a similar house in this style.

bungle /ˈbʌŋɡ(ə)l/ v
verknoeien
(transitive) To incompetently perform (a task); to ruin (something) through incompetent action; to botch up, to bumble.

bungler bunglers n
stumper
Someone who makes mistakes because of incompetence.

bungling bunglings n
incompetent onbekwaam
An act of incompetence or ineptitude.

bunion /ˈbʌnjən/ bunions n
hallux valgus scheefstaande grote teen
(pathology) A bump or bulge on the first joint of the big toe caused by the swelling of a sac of fluid under the skin.

bunk bed bunk beds n
stapelbed
Two or more beds fixed on top of one another, so that one person can sleep in each bunk at a different height.

bunker /ˈbʌŋk.əː/ /ˈbʌŋk.ɚ/ bunkers n
bunker
(military) A hardened shelter, often partly buried or fully underground, designed to protect the inhabitants from falling bombs or other attacks.
(nautical) A compartment for storing coal for the ship's boilers; or a tank for storing fuel oil for the ship's engines.
(golf) A hazard on a golf course consisting of a sand-filled hollow.

bunny /ˈbʌni/ bunnies n
lamprei
(especially, used with children) A rabbit, especially a juvenile one.

bunting /ˈbʌntɪŋ/ buntings n
gors gorsje
Any of various songbirds, mostly of the genus Emberiza, having short bills and brown or gray plumage.
dundoek vlaggendoek
(nautical) A thin cloth of woven wool from which flags are made; it is light enough to spread in a gentle wind but resistant to fraying in a strong wind.

buoy /ˈbu.i/ /ˈbwɔɪ/ /ˈbɔɪ/ buoys n
boei
(nautical) A float moored in water to mark a location, warn of danger, indicate a navigational channel or for other purposes

buoy /ˈbu.i/ /ˈbwɔɪ/ /ˈbɔɪ/ v
drijvend houden vlottend houden
(transitive) To keep afloat or aloft; used with up.
hoog houden stutten
(transitive) To support or maintain at a high level.
afbakenen markeren
(transitive) To mark with a buoy.

buoyancy /ˈbɔɪ.ən.si/ buoyancies n
drijfvermogen opwaartse kracht
(physics) The upward force on a body immersed or partly immersed in a fluid.
drijfvermogen
The ability of an object to stay afloat in a fluid.
hilariteit vrolijkheid
(by extension) Resilience or cheerfulness.

buoyant /ˈbɔɪ.ənt/ more buoyant most buoyant adj
drijvend
Having buoyancy; able to float.

bupleurum bupleurums n
goudscherm
Any of the genus Bupleurum of apiaceous plants.

buprestid buprestids n
prachtkever
Any of the many beetles of the family Buprestidae, which in the larval stage are destructive wood borers and as adults are often brightly coloured.

bur-reed bur-reeds n
egelskop
A group (genus Sparganium) of widespread flowering perennial marsh plants widespread in wet areas in temperate regions.

burble /ˈbɜː.bl̩/ /ˈbɝ.bl̩/ v
murmelen
(intransitive) To bubble; to gurgle.

burbot /ˈbɜ(ɹ).bət/ burbots n
kwabaal
A freshwater fish, taxonomic name Lota lota, which is similar to the ling and the cusk and spawns in the winter.

burden /ˈbɜːdn̩/ /ˈbɝdn̩/ burdens n
last
A heavy load.

burden /ˈbɜːdn̩/ /ˈbɝdn̩/ v
bezwaren opgescheept zitten met
(transitive) To encumber with a literal or figurative burden.

burden of proof burdens of proof n
bewijslast last
(legal) The duty of a party in a legal proceeding to prove an assertion of fact; it includes both the burden of production and the burden of persuasion; the onus probandi.

burdensomeness n
belasting last
The state or quality of being burdensome.

burdock /ˈbɜːdɒk/ /ˈbɝːdɑːk/ burdocks n
klit
Any of the species of biennial thistles in the genus Arctium.

bureau /ˈbjʊ.ɹoʊ/ /ˈbjʊ.ɹə/ /ˈbjʊ.ɹəʊ/ bureaus bureaux n
bureau kantoor agentschap
An office (room where clerical or professional duties are performed).
bureau bureel
(chiefly, British) A desk, usually with a cover and compartments that are located above the level of the writing surface rather than underneath, and often used for storing papers.
kast kledingkast
(US) A chest of drawers for clothes.

bureau de change /ˈbjʊəɹ.əʊ.dəˌʃɒ̃ʒ/ bureau de changes bureaus de change bureaux de change n
wisselkantoor
(UK, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia) A place where foreign currency can be exchanged.

bureaucracy /bjʊəˈɹɒkɹəsi/ /bjʊˈɹɑːkɹəsi/ bureaucracies n
bureaucratie
Government by bureaus or their administrators or officers.
(business, organizational theory) A system of administration based upon organisation into bureaus, division of labour, a hierarchy of authority, etc., designed to dispose of a large body of work in a routine manner.
(chiefly, derogatory) Excessive red tape and routine in any administration, body or behaviour.
bureaucratie ambtenarenapparaat apparaat
The body of officers and administrators, especially of a government.

bureaucrat /ˈbjʊəɹəkɹæt/ /ˈbjʊɹəkɹæt/ bureaucrats n
bureaucraat
An official who is part of a bureaucracy.

bureaucratic more bureaucratic most bureaucratic adj
bureaucratisch
Of or pertaining to bureaucracy or the actions of bureaucrats.

burette /bjʊəˈɹɛt/ /bjʊˈɹɛt/ burettes n
buret
(chemistry) A glass tube with fine gradations and a stopcock at the bottom, used in laboratory procedures for accurate fluid dispensing and titration.

burgeon /ˈbɜː.d͡ʒən/ /ˈbɝː.d͡ʒən/ v
opbloeien uitgroeien
(intransitive) To grow or expand.
bloeien
(intransitive, archaic) Of plants, to bloom, bud.

burgess /ˈbɜːd͡ʒɪs/ burgesses n
burger poorter
An inhabitant of a borough with full rights; a citizen.

burglar /ˈbɜːɡlə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɝɡlɚ/ burglars n
inbreker inbreekster

burglary /ˈbɜː.ɡlə.ɹi/ /ˈbɝ.ɡlɚ.i/ burglaries n
inbraak
(law) Under the common law, breaking and entering of the dwelling of another at night with the intent to commit a felony.
The crime of unlawfully breaking into a vehicle, house, store, or other enclosure with the intent to steal.

burgomaster /ˈbɜɹɡəmæstɚ/ burgomasters n
burgemeester
The mayor, or head magistrate, of a town in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and certain other countries.

burgrave /ˈbɜɹɡɹeɪv/ /ˈbɜːɡɹeɪv/ burgraves n
burchtgraaf
(historical) The military governor of a town or castle in the Middle Ages, especially in German-speaking Europe; a nobleman of the same status.

burial /ˈbɛɹiəl/ /ˈbɛɹɪəl/ /ˈbɝiəl/ burials n
begrafenis
The act of burying; interment; placing remains into the earth

buried /ˈbɛ.ɹid/ more buried most buried adj
begraven
Placed in a grave at a burial.

burka burkas n
boerka
A Central Asian garment that covers the whole body, which has a net screen covering the eyes so they cannot be seen, and is worn by women.

burlap /ˈbɜːlæp/ /ˈbɝlæp/ burlaps n
jute
(US) A very strong, coarse cloth, made from jute, flax, or hemp, and used to make sacks, etc.

burly /ˈbɜːli/ burlier burliest adj
forsgebouwd gespierd
(usually, of a man) Large, well-built, and muscular.

burn /bɜːn/ /bɝn/ burns n
brandwond verbranding
A physical injury caused by heat, cold, electricity, radiation or caustic chemicals.
beek sloot stroom
(Northern England, Scotland) A stream.
afbranden verbranding
The act of burning something with fire.
pijn
(slang) An intense non-physical sting, as left by shame or an effective insult.
branden branderigheid
Physical sensation in the muscles following strenuous exercise, caused by build-up of lactic acid.

burn /bɜːn/ /bɝn/ v
branden verbranden verteren
(transitive) To cause to be consumed by fire.
verbranden aanbranden laten
(transitive) To overheat so as to make unusable.
verbranden aanbranden
(intransitive) To become overheated to the point of being unusable.
branden beledigen kwetsen liggen hebben
(transitive) To consume, damage, or change the condition of, as if by action of fire or heat; to affect as fire or heat does.
branden gloeien
(intransitive) To be hot, e.g. due to embarrassment.
branden verbranden aanbranden gloeien in de steek laten verraden
(chemistry, transitive) To cause to combine with oxygen or other active agent, with evolution of heat; to consume; to oxidize.
branden
(transitive, computing) To write data to a permanent storage medium like a compact disc or a ROM chip.
doden verliezen verspillen
(transitive) To waste (time); to waste money or other resources.

burn down v
afbranden platbranden
(transitive) To cause (a structure) to burn to nothing.
(intransitive, of a structure) To burn completely, so that nothing remains.

burn one's bridges v
je schepen achter je verbranden
(idiomatic) To destroy one's path, connections, reputation, opportunities, etc., particularly intentionally.

burn out v
uitbranden

burn phone burn phones n
wegwerptelefoon
(informal) A cell phone bought anonymously with cash, used for only a short time and then thrown away, usually used as a means of conducting illegal business or harassment without being traceable to the purchaser.

burner /ˈbɜːnə/ /ˈbɝnɚ/ burners n
brander
(computing) A device that allows data or music to be stored on a CDR or CD-ROM.

burnet rose burnet roses n
duinroos
A wild rose native to coastal areas of Europe and northwestern Africa, Rosa pimpinellifolia

burnet saxifrage n
kleine bevernel
Pimpinella saxifraga, a plant of the family Apiaceae.

burning bush burning bushes n
brandende braamstruik brandende doornstruik
(Judaism, Christianity) A biblical object described in Exodus 3:1-22, used by Yahweh to communicate with Moses.

burnoose /bɜːˈnuːs/ /bɝˈnus/ burnooses n
boernoes
A thick hooded cloak worn by Berbers and Arabs in Northwest Africa.

burnout /ˈbɜː(ɹ)naʊt/ burnouts n
burn-out
A person who has the experience of long-term exhaustion and diminished interest.

burnt /bɜːnt/ /bɝnt/ more burnt most burnt adj
verbrandde
verbrand
(of food) Carbonised.

burnt offering /-ˈɑfəɹɪŋ/ /bɜːnt ˈɒfəɹɪŋ/ /bɝnt ˈɔfəɹɪŋ/ burnt offerings n
brandoffer
(biblical) A slaughtered animal offered and burnt on an altar as an atonement for sin.

buro buros n
agentschap bureau kantoor
an office
bureau bureel
a desk, usually with a cover and compartments for storing papers etc. located above the level of the writing surface rather than underneath.
kast kledingkast
(US) a chest of drawers for clothes

burp /bɜːp/ /bɝp/ burps n
boer oprisping
(chiefly, _, US, Philippines) A belch.

burp /bɜːp/ /bɝp/ v
boeren
(intransitive) To emit a burp.

burr /bɝ/ burrs n
splinter
A sharp, pointy object, such as a sliver or splinter.
braam
A small piece of material left on an edge after a cutting operation.

burr /bɝ/ v
brouwen
(transitive) To pronounce with a uvular "r".

burrow /ˈbɜɹoʊ/ /ˈbʌɹoʊ/ /ˈbʌɹəʊ/ burrows n
hol burcht
A tunnel or hole, often as dug by a small creature.

burrow /ˈbɜɹoʊ/ /ˈbʌɹoʊ/ /ˈbʌɹəʊ/ v
graven wroeten
(intransitive) to dig a tunnel or hole

burst /bɜːst/ /bɝst/ bursts n
ontploffing uitbarsting
An act or instance of bursting.
salvo
A series of shots fired from an automatic firearm.

burst /bɜːst/ /bɝst/ v
barsten
(transitive) To cause to break from internal pressure.

burst into tears v
in tranen uitbarsten
(idiomatic) To suddenly start crying or sobbing.

burst out laughing v
in lachen uitbarsten
(idiomatic, intransitive) To start laughing suddenly and intensely.

bury /ˈbeəɹiː/ /ˈbeɹiː/ /ˈbɛɹ.i/ /ˈbɜː.ɹi/ /ˈbɝ.i/ /ˈbʊ.ɹi/ /ˈbʌ.ɹi/ v
begraven
(transitive) To ritualistically inter in a grave or tomb.
(transitive) To place in the ground.
(transitive, often, figurative) To hide or conceal as if by covering with earth or another substance.
begraven opgeven
(transitive, figuratively) To put an end to; to abandon.

bury one's head in the sand v
de kop in het zand steken
(idiomatic) To deliberately ignore the reality of a situation; to pretend a problem does not exist.

bury the hatchet v
de strijdbijl begraven
(US) To stop fighting or arguing; to reach an agreement, or at least a truce.

bus /bɐs/ /bɔs/ /bʊs/ /bʊz/ /bʌs/ buses busses n
bus autobus stadsbus
(automotive) A motor vehicle for transporting large numbers of people along roads; by extension, the driver of said vehicle

bus /bɐs/ /bɔs/ /bʊs/ /bʊz/ /bʌs/ v
bus de met vervoeren
(transitive, automotive, transport) To transport via a motor bus.
(transitive, automotive, transport, chiefly, US) To transport students to school, often to a more distant school for the purposes of achieving racial integration.
bus de met reizen
(intransitive, automotive, transport) To travel by bus.
afruimen
(transitive, US, food service) To clear meal remains from.
(intransitive, US, food service) To work at clearing the remains of meals from tables or counters; to work as a busboy.

bus driver bus drivers n
busbestuurder buschauffeur
A person employed to drive buses.

bus lane bus lanes n
busbaan rijvak voorbehouden aan bussen
A traffic lane designated for the use of buses.

bus rapid transit bus rapid transits n
hov-bus
(transport) A form of rapid transit using buses, which have dedicated rights-of-way or laneways, purpose-built bus stations, and dedicated traffic signalling.

bus route bus routes n
buslijn
The set route taken by a bus service.

bus shelter bus shelters n
bushok bushokje
A building or other structure constructed at a bus stop, to provide seating and protection from the weather for the convenience of waiting passengers.

bus station bus stations n
busstation
A major bus stop, one that serves as a transfer point between a large number of routes.

bus stop bus stops n
bushalte
A place where public transport buses stop to allow passengers to board or leave.

bus trap bus traps n
bussluis
A construction or device placed on a road that only allows (public transport) buses, and no other vehicles with smaller gauge, to pass.

busbar busbars n
busbar
An electrical conductor that carries a large current, especially one that is part of a power distribution system; typically a thick strip, or a tube, of copper or aluminium.

busboy busboys n
bordenwasser
(US) Assistant waiter; one who clears plates from and cleans tables

busby /ˈbʌz.bi/ busbies busbys n
kolbak
A fur hat, usually with a plume in the front, worn by certain members of the military or brass bands.

bush /bʊʃ/ bushes n
struik heester
(horticulture) A woody plant distinguished from a tree by its multiple stems and lower height, being usually less than six metres tall; a horticultural rather than strictly botanical category.
bush
(Australia) The countryside area of Australia that is less arid and less remote than the outback; loosely, areas of natural flora even within conurbations.
(often with "the") Tracts of land covered in natural vegetation that are largely undeveloped and uncultivated.
bosje schaamhaar
(slang, vulgar) A person's pubic hair, especially a woman's.

bush dog bush dogs n
boshond
A wild canine animal (Speothos venaticus), found in Central and South America.

bush rose bush roses n
struikroos

bushed /bʊʃt/ adj
doodmoe uitgeput
(informal) Very tired; exhausted.

bushel /ˈbʊʃəl/ bushels n
buisstuk schepel korenmaat
A vessel of the capacity of a bushel, used in measuring; a bushel measure.

business /ˈbɪd.nəs/ /ˈbɪd.nəz/ /ˈbɪz.nəs/ /ˈbɪz.nəz/ /ˈbɪz.nɪs/ /ˈbɪz.nɪz/ businesses n
onderneming bedrijf zaak
(countable) A specific commercial enterprise or establishment.
zaken zakenleven
(countable) A person's occupation, work, or trade.
vak
(uncountable) Commercial, industrial, or professional activity.
zaken
(uncountable) The volume or amount of commercial trade.
(uncountable) Something involving one personally.
klandizie
(uncountable) One's dealings; patronage.
businessclass
(travel, uncountable) Business class, the class of seating provided by airlines between first class and coach.

business administration n
bedrijfskunde
(business, education) A course of study in higher education intended to prepare the students for a career in business.

business before pleasure proverb
zaken gaan voor plezier
Discharging one's obligations must take precedence over devoting time to pursuits meant solely for one's own gratification.

business card business cards n
visitekaartje
A small card with a person's name and professional information (such as occupation, business phone number, e-mail address, etc.).

business model business models n
bedrijfsmodel verdienmodel zakenmodel
The particular way in which a business ensures that it generates income, one that includes the choice of offerings, strategies, infrastructure, organizational structures, trading practices, and operational processes and policies.

business plan business plans n
ondernemingsplan
(business) A summary of how a business owner, manager, or entrepreneur intends to organize an entrepreneurial endeavor and implement activities necessary and sufficient for the venture to succeed.

business trip business trips n
zakenreis
Travel for business purposes, often paid for at least partially by the employer.

businesslike more businesslike most businesslike adj
zakelijk
Methodical and efficient, in a way that would be advantageous to a business or businessperson.
Earnest and practical without being distracted or enthusiastic.

businessman /ˈbɪznəsmæn/ /ˈbɪznəsmən/ /ˈbɪznɪsmən/ businessmen n
zakenman
A man in business, one who works at a commercial institution.

businesswoman businesswomen n
zakenvrouw
A woman involved in business.

busker /ˈbʌskə/ /ˈbʌskɚ/ buskers n
straatartiest straatmuzikant
A person who makes money by passing the hat (soliciting donations) while entertaining the public (often by playing a musical instrument) on the streets or in other public area such as a park or market.

bussy /ˈbʊsi/ bussies n
jutje
(gay slang, LGBTQ) male anus

bust /ˈbʌst/ busts n
arrestatie razzia
(slang) The act of arresting someone for a crime, or raiding a suspected criminal operation.
buste borstbeeld
A sculptural portrayal of a person's head and shoulders.
boezem buste
The breasts and upper thorax of a woman.
fiasco flop
(slang) A failed enterprise; a bomb.

bust /ˈbʌst/ v
bij de lurven pakken oppakken vatten
(transitive, slang) To arrest (someone) for a crime.
betrappen
(transitive, slang) To catch (someone) in the act of doing something wrong, socially and morally inappropriate, or illegal, especially when being done in a sneaky or secretive state.
barsten breken
(snowboarding) An emphatic synonym of do or get.
breken
(transitive, slang) To break in (a woman or girl), To deflower
(intransitive, slang) To ejaculate; to eject semen or to squirt.

bustard /ˈbʌs.təd/ /ˈbʌs.tɚd/ bustards n
trap
Any of several large terrestrial birds of the family Otididae that inhabit dry open country and steppes in the Old World.

busted /ˈbʌstəd/ more busted most busted adj
platzak
(slang) Broke; having no money.
betrapt erbij zijn gepakt zijn
(slang) Caught in the act of doing something one shouldn't do.

buster busters n
vriend
(colloquial, variously expressing familiarity, admiration, or hostility) A form of address, particularly of men: guy, dude, fella, mack, buddy, loser. (Originally as 'old buster.)

bustle /ˈbʌsəl/ bustles n
cul de Paris
(historical, countable) A frame worn underneath a woman's skirt, typically only protruding from the rear as opposed to the earlier more circular hoops.

busty /ˈbʌsti/ bustier bustiest adj
rondborstig
Having large breasts.

busy /ˈbɪzi/ busier busiest adj
bezig druk
Crowded with business or activities; having a great deal going on.
bezig
Engaged in activity or by someone else.
druk
Having a lot going on; complicated or intricate.

busybody busybodies n
bemoeial
Someone who interferes with others; one who is nosy, intrusive or meddlesome.

but /bət/ /bʊt/ /bʌt/ [bɐt] conjunction
maar echter
However, although, nevertheless, on the other hand (introducing a clause contrary to prior belief or in contrast with the preceding clause or sentence).
behalve maar
Except that (introducing a subordinate clause which qualifies a negative statement); also, with omission of the subject of the subordinate clause, acting as a negative relative, "except one that", "except such that".
maar
(obsolete) Except with; unless with; without.

butch /bʊt͡ʃ/ butcher butchest more butch most butch adj
macho mannelijk stoer
(slang, originally, _, Polari) Very masculine, with a masculine appearance or attitude.

butch /bʊt͡ʃ/ butches n
pot
(slang, LGBT, countable) A lesbian who appears masculine or acts in a masculine manner.

butcher /ˈbʊt͡ʃ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈbʊt͡ʃ.ɚ/ butchers n
slager beenhouwer
A person who prepares and sells meat (and sometimes also slaughters the animals).
slachter slager
(figurative) A brutal or indiscriminate killer.

butcher /ˈbʊt͡ʃ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈbʊt͡ʃ.ɚ/ v
slachten
(transitive) To slaughter (animals) and prepare (meat) for market.
afslachten slachten
(transitive) To kill brutally.

butcher's /ˈbʊtʃə(ɹ)z/ n
slagerij
(UK) A butcher’s shop

butchershop butchershops n
slagerij
A butcher's shop; a store that sells meat.

butler /ˈbʌt.lə(ɹ)/ /ˈbʌt.lɚ/ butlers n
butler
The chief male servant of a household who has charge of other employees, receives guests, directs the serving of meals, and performs various personal services.

butt /bʊt/ /bʌt/ butts n
achterste kont achterwerk reet
(slang) The whole buttocks and pelvic region that includes one's private parts.
peuk
(US) A crust end-piece of a loaf of bread.
(usually as "butt of (a) joke") A person at whom ridicule, jest, or contempt is directed.

butt in v
inmengen moeien onderbreken zich
(idiomatic, informal) To join a conversation or situation in which one is not welcome or invited; to interject (connotes a rude or discourteous interruption).

butter /ˈbatə/ /ˈbʊtə/ /ˈbʌtə/ /ˈbʌtəɹ/ /ˈbʌtɚ/ [ˈbaɾa] [ˈbɐtʰə] [ˈbʌɾɚ] [ˈbʌʔɚ] butters n
boter
A soft, fatty foodstuff made by churning the cream of milk (generally cow's milk).
Any of various foodstuffs made from other foods or oils, similar in consistency to, eaten like or intended as a substitute for butter (preceded by the name of the food used to make it).

butter /ˈbatə/ /ˈbʊtə/ /ˈbʌtə/ /ˈbʌtəɹ/ /ˈbʌtɚ/ [ˈbaɾa] [ˈbɐtʰə] [ˈbʌɾɚ] [ˈbʌʔɚ] v
beboteren inboteren met boter besmeren
(transitive) To spread butter on.
(skiing, snowboarding) To move one's weight backwards or forwards onto the tips or tails of one's skis or snowboard so only the tip or tail is in contact with the snow. Similar to applying butter to bread with then end of a butterknife.

butter one's bread on both sides v
van twee walletjes eten
(idiomatic) To profit from two things at the same time, especially when those things seem contradictory or incompatible.

butter up v
vleien
(transitive, figuratively, informal) To flatter, especially with the intent of personal gain.

butter wouldn't melt in someone's mouth phraseologicalUnit
van de prins geen kwaad weten
(idiomatic) The identified person appears to be benign, mild-mannered, or calm (but with an integral suggestion that, to the contrary, he or she really is untrustworthy, disagreeable, or mean-spirited).

butterbur butterburs n
hoefblad
Any of several Eurasian herbs, of the genus Petasites, having dense clusters of often purple flowers.

buttercup /ˈbʌt.ə.kʌp/ /ˈbʌt.ɚ.kʌp/ buttercups n
boterbloem
Any of many herbs, of the genus Ranunculus, having yellow flowers; the crowfoot.

butterface /ˈbʌtəˌfeɪs/ /ˈbʌɾɚˌfeɪs/ butterfaces n
plork
(slang, pejorative) An individual who has an attractive body but a less attractive face.

butterfly /ˈbʌtə(ɹ)flaɪ/ [ˈbʌtəflaɪ] [ˈbʌɾɚflaɪ] butterflies n
vlinder kapel boterschijte botervlieg fladderaar pennenvogel
A flying insect of the order Lepidoptera, distinguished from moths by their diurnal activity and generally brighter colouring. [from 11th c.]

butterfly bush butterfly bushes n
kansenboom
Blue butterfly bush (Rotheca myricoides, syn. Clerodendrum ugandense).

butterfly effect butterfly effects n
vlindereffect

butterfly knife butterfly knives n
vlindermes
A folding pocket knife with two handles counter-rotating around the tang such that, when closed, the blade is concealed within grooves in the handles.

butterfly net butterfly nets n
vlindernet
A small net with attached handle used to collect butterflies and other insect species.

butterfly stroke butterfly strokes n
vlinderslag
A swimming stroke in which the body is prone, the arms are moved in simultaneous circles, and the feet are kicked up and down.

buttermilk /ˈbʌtəˌmɪlk/ /ˈbʌtɚˌmɪlk/ buttermilks n
karnemelk botermelk
The liquid left over after producing butter from full cream milk by the churning process, also called traditional buttermilk.
botermelk
Cultured buttermilk, a fermented dairy product produced from cow's milk, with a characteristically sour taste.

buttock /ˈbʌtək/ [ˈbɐtək] [ˈbəɾək] buttocks n
bil
(usually, in the plural) Each of the two large fleshy halves of the posterior part of the body between the base of the back, the perineum and the top of the legs.

button /ˈbʌ.tən/ /ˈbʌt.n̩/ /ˈbʌʔ.n̩/ [ˈbʌʔ.tən] [ˈbʌʔ.tⁿn̩] buttons n
knoop
A knob or disc that is passed through a loop or (buttonhole), serving as a fastener. [from mid-13th c.]
knop toets
A mechanical device meant to be pressed with a finger in order to open or close an electric circuit or to activate a mechanism.
knop knoop
(graphical user interface) An on-screen control that can be selected as an activator of an attached function.
(botany) A bud.
badge
(US) A badge worn on clothes, fixed with a pin through the fabric.

button /ˈbʌ.tən/ /ˈbʌt.n̩/ /ˈbʌʔ.n̩/ [ˈbʌʔ.tən] [ˈbʌʔ.tⁿn̩] v
dichtknopen
(transitive) To fasten with a button. [from late 14th c.]
(intransitive) To be fastened by a button or buttons.

button accordion button accordions n
trekzak
An accordion whose melody-side keyboard consists of a series of buttons, rather than piano-style keys.

button mushroom button mushrooms n
champignon
Agaricus bisporus, the white or common mushroom.

buttonhole buttonholes n
knoopsgat
A hole through which a button is pushed to secure a garment or some part of one.
(attributive) So shaped that it can be worn on a buttonhole or it is similar to a buttonhole.
knoopsgat boutonnière
(chiefly, British) A flower worn in a buttonhole for decoration.

buttonquail /ˈbʌtɜnˌkweɪl/ buttonquails n
vechtkwartel
Any of several species of small terrestrial birds, principally in the genus Turnix of the family Turnicidae.

buttress /ˈbʌtɹəs/ /ˈbʌtɹɪs/ buttresses n
beer steun steunbeer stut
(architecture) A brick or stone structure built against another structure to support it.
steun stut
(by extension) Anything that serves to support something; a prop.

buttress /ˈbʌtɹəs/ /ˈbʌtɹɪs/ v
ondersteunen stutten
To support something physically with, or as if with, a prop or buttress.
onderbouwen ondersteunen
(figurative, by extension) To support something or someone by supplying evidence.

buxom /ˈbʌksəm/ buxomer buxomest more buxom most buxom adj
rondborstig
(of a woman) Having a full, voluptuous figure, especially possessing large breasts.

buy /baɪ/ v
kopen aanschaffen aankopen
(transitive, archaic) To suffer consequences for (something) through being deprived of something; to pay for (something one has done).
slikken
(transitive, informal) to accept as true; to believe

buy cheap, buy twice proverb
goedkoop is duurkoop
Buying a cheap but inferior product is a false economy since it will need replacement.

buy off v
afkopen omkopen
(transitive) To pay off, convince to refrain etc. by corrupt payment or other service.

buy time v
tijd winnen
(idiomatic) To purposefully cause a delay, in order to achieve something else.

buy-in buy-ins n
steun
Support; agreement; blessing (in a secular sense).

buyer /ˈbaɪ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈbaɪ.ɚ/ buyers n
koper inkoper klant aankoopster aankoper inkoopster
A person who makes one or more purchases.

buzz /bʌz/ buzzes n
zoem
A continuous humming noise, as of bees; a confused murmur, as of general conversation in low tones.
opwinding roes
(informal) A rush or feeling of energy or excitement; a feeling of slight intoxication.
belletje
(informal) A telephone call or e-mail.

buzz /bʌz/ v
zoemen
(intransitive) To make a low, continuous, humming or sibilant sound, like that made by bees with their wings.

buzzard /ˈbʌzəɹd/ buzzards n
buizerd
Any of several Old World birds of prey of the genus Buteo with broad wings and a broad tail.

buzzer /ˈbʌzə/ /ˈbʌzɚ/ buzzers n
zoemer
A device that makes a buzzing sound.

buzzword /ˈbʌzwɜː(ɹ)d/ buzzwords n
buzzwoord modewoord
(pejorative) A word drawn from, or imitative of, technical jargon, used more to impress others than to convey meaning.

by /baɪ/ adv
langs
Along a path which runs past the speaker.

by /baɪ/ preposition
bij
Near or next to.
Used to separate dimensions when describing the size of something.
door tegen
Not later than (the given time); not later than the end of (the given time interval).
door vanwege
Indicates the creator of a work: Existing through the authorship etc. of.
door op per
Indicates a means of achieving something: Involving/using the means of.
met
Indicates the amount of change, difference or discrepancy
per
In the formulae X by X and by Xs, indicates a steady progression, one X after another.

by and large adv
over het geheel genomen
(set phrase, focus) Mostly, generally; with few exceptions.

by chance
toevallig
Unexpectedly, accidentally; without foreplanning.

by dint of /baɪ ˈdɪnt ɒv/ /baɪ ˈdɪnt ʌv/ preposition
dank zij
By the force of; by means of.

by extension
bij uitbreiding overdrachtelijk
(linguistics, semantics) In the broad sense; broadly

by far
lang verreweg
(idiomatic) To a considerably large extent, easily.

by hand
met de hand

by heart /baɪ ˈhɑɹt/ /baɪ ˈhɑːt/
uit het hoofd van buiten
(idiomatic) From unaided memory and in full detail.

by means of preposition
door middel van aan de hand van
By using (an object or an approach).

by no means
in geen geval zeker niet
(idiomatic) certainly not; definitely not; not by any means.

by now
onderhand

by oneself
zelfstandig
Alone; without assistance or help from others.
alleen
Alone, without another's immediate company.

by right /baɪ ˈɹaɪt/
rechtens
According to what is right, or what one is legally or morally entitled to; justly, properly, rightfully.

by the Grace of God
bij de Gratie Gods
(idiomatic) By divine will.

by the way
overigens trouwens nu dat ik eraan denk tussen haakjes terloops gezegd
(conjunctive, idiomatic) Incidentally; used in referencing a parenthetical statement not timely, central, or crucial to the topic at hand; foregone, passed by, something that has already happened.

by what right adv
met welk recht

by-product by-products n
bijproduct nevenproduct
Something made incidentally during the production of something else.
bijverschijnsel neveneffect
A consequence, especially a side effect.

bycatch bycatches n
bijvangst
Any fish (or other creatures) that are not targeted as a catch but are unintentionally caught, and often discarded back into the sea.

bye /baɪ/ interjection
tot ziens tot kijk dag doei adieu aju
(colloquial) Goodbye.

bye-bye /baɪˈbaɪ/ /bəˈbaɪ/ /ˈbaɪbaɪ/ bye-byes n
dag doei doei
(colloquial, often, childish) A goodbye.

byform byforms n
bijvorm nevenvorm
A tangential, subordinate, or secondary form.

bygone /-ɡɑn/ /-ɡɔːn/ /ˈbaɪɡɒn/ /ˈbaɪɡɔn/ adj
vervlogen
Having been or happened in the distant past.

bygone /-ɡɑn/ /-ɡɔːn/ /ˈbaɪɡɒn/ /ˈbaɪɡɔn/ bygones n
de dingen die voorbij zijn het verleden
(usually, in the plural) An event that happened in the past.

byhove /bɪˈhəʊv/ v
betamen pаssen
To suit; to befit.

bylaw /ˈbaɪ.lɑ/ /ˈbaɪ.lɔ/ /ˈbaɪ.lɔː/ bylaws n
verordening
A local custom or law of a settlement or district.
huishoudelijk reglement
A law or rule governing the internal affairs of an organization (e.g., corporation or business).

bypass /ˈbaɪpæs/ /ˈbaɪpɑːs/ bypasses n
rondweg sluipweg wegomleiding
A road that passes around something, such as a residential area or business district.
omleiding omweg rondweg
A section of pipe that conducts a fluid around some other fixture.
parallelschakeling shunt
An electrical shunt.

bypass /ˈbaɪpæs/ /ˈbaɪpɑːs/ v
omzeilen
To ignore the usual channels or procedures.

byproduct byproducts n
bijproduct
secondary or additional product

byre /ˈbaɪɚ/ byres n
koestal
(chiefly, British) A barn, especially one used for keeping cattle in.

bystander /ˈbaɪˌstænd.ə(ɹ)/ bystanders n
omstander
A person who, although present at some event, does not take part in it; an observer, witness, or spectator.

byword /ˈbaɪ.wə(ɹ)d/ /ˈbaɪ.wɚd/ bywords n
spreekwoord
A proverb or proverbial expression, common saying; a frequently used word or phrase.
spotnaam
Someone or something that stands as an example (i.e. metonymically) for something else, by having some of that something's characteristic traits.

béarnaise sauce béarnaise sauces n
béarnaise béarnaisesaus
(cooking) A sauce made of clarified butter emulsified in egg yolks and white wine vinegar and flavored with herbs.

béchamel sauce béchamel sauces n
bechamelsaus
A simple white sauce made from a roux of butter and flour to which is added hot milk.

bête noire /beɪtˈnwɑː/ /bɛt ˈnwɑɹ/ bêtes noires n
zwarte beest
An anathema; someone or something which is particularly disliked or avoided; an object of aversion, the bane of one’s existence.

bʼakʼtun /ˈbɑkˌtun/ /ˈɓakʼtun/ bʼakʼtunob bʼakʼtuns n
baktun
In the Maya calendar, a period of 144 000 days (20 k’atun periods): 394.25 solar years.

c/o preposition
p/a
(shipping) used to identify an intermediary who is responsible for transferring a piece of mail between the postal system and the final addressee.

cDNA cDNAs n
cDNA
Initialism of complementary DNA.

ca. preposition
ca.
abbreviation of circa

cabaret /kæbəˈreɪ/ cabarets n
cabaret
Live entertainment held in a restaurant or nightclub; the genre of music associated with this form of entertainment, especially in early 20th century Europe.

cabbage /ˈkæbɪd͡ʒ/ cabbages n
kool
(uncountable) The leaves of this plant eaten as a vegetable.
(uncountable, slang) Money.
plant
(countable, offensive) A person with severely reduced mental capacities due to brain damage.

cabbage white cabbage whites n
koolwitje
(entomology) Any of various largely white butterflies with dark markings in the family Pieridae, especially the species Pieris brassicae, Pieris canidia, and Pieris rapae.

cabdriver cabdrivers n
taxichauffeur
One who drives a taxi for a living.

cabin /ˈkæbɪn/ cabins n
hut
(US) A small dwelling characteristic of the frontier, especially when built from logs with simple tools and not constructed by professional builders, but by those who meant to live in it.
kajuit roef
A private room on a ship.

cabin boy cabin boys n
scheepsjongen
(dated) A boy or young man who is employed to serve as an attendant for passengers or crew members on a ship.

cabinet /ˈkæb.nət/ /ˈkæb.nɪt/ /ˈkæb.ə.nət/ /ˈkæb.ɪ.nɪt/ cabinets n
kabinet
A group of advisors to a government or business entity.
(politics, often, capitalized) In parliamentary and some other systems of government, the group of ministers responsible for creating government policy and for overseeing the departments comprising the executive branch.

cable /ˈkeɪ.bəl/ cables n
kabel
An assembly of two or more wires, used for electrical power or data circuits; one or more and/or the whole may be insulated.
A strong, large-diameter wire or rope, or something resembling such a rope.
kabel tros
(nautical) A strong rope or chain used to moor or anchor a ship.
kabel kabelnetwerk
(communications) A system for transmitting television or Internet services over a network of coaxial or fibreoptic cables.
telegram kabeltelegram
A telegram, notably when sent by (submarine) telegraph cable.
kabellengte
(nautical) A unit of length equal to one tenth of a nautical mile.

cable /ˈkeɪ.bəl/ v
bekabelen cableren
(transitive) To provide with cable(s)
kabelen
(transitive) To fasten (as if) with cable(s)
(intransitive) To communicate by cable

cable car cable cars n
kabelbaan
A hanging carriage or car for transporting people or cargo

cable internet n
kabelinternet
Internet connectivity received through coaxial cables, usually via the same medium as cable television.

cable modem cable modems n
kabelmodem
(Internet) A modem that provides data communication via radio frequency channels over any of a variety of cable types to establish a cable internet connection.

cable television n
kabeltelevisie
Television received through coaxial cables; specifically, a TV service that provides reception to suburbs or other residential areas through utility lines and offering a wide variety of TV channels through satellite reception.

cable tie cable ties n
bundelbandje kabelbinder tiewrap
A type of fastener, especially for binding several electronic cables or wires together.

caboose /kəˈbuːs/ cabooses n
achterste poep
(slang, childish, euphemistic) The buttocks.

cabotage /ˈkabətɑːʒ/ /ˈkæbətɪd͡ʒ/ cabotages n
cabotage
The transport of goods or passengers between two points in the same country.
(legal) The right to engage in such transport.

cabriolet /kæ.bɹi.əˈleɪ/ cabriolets n
cabrio cabriolet
An automobile with a retractable top.
(originally) A light two- or four-wheeled carriage with a folding top, pulled by a single horse.

cacao /kəˈkaʊ̯/ /kəˈkeɪ̯oʊ̯/ /kəˈkeɪ̯əʊ̯/ /kəˈkɑːəʊ̯/ [kəˈkʰaʊ̯] [kəˈkʰeɪ̯oʊ̯] [kəˈkʰeɪ̯əʊ̯] [kəˈkʰɑːəʊ̯] cacaos n
cacaoboom
A tree, Theobroma cacao, whose seed is used to make chocolate.
cacaoboon cacaoboom
This tree's seed, the cocoa bean.

cachexia /kəˈkɛksiə/ /kəˈkɛksɪə/ cachexiae cachexias n
cachexie
(pathology) A systemic wasting of muscle tissue, with or without loss of fat mass, that accompanies a chronic disease. [from mid 16th c.]

cack /kæk/ cacks n
kak
Excrement.

cack /kæk/ v
kakken
(transitive) To defecate (on); to shit.

cackle /ˈkækəl/ cackles n
gekakel gegaggel gesnater
The cry of a hen or goose, especially when laying an egg.
gegaggel gekakel kakellach snaterlach
A laugh resembling the cry of a hen or goose.

cackle /ˈkækəl/ v
kakelen gaggelen snateren
(intransitive) To make a sharp, broken noise or cry, as a hen or goose does.
kakelen gaggelen kakellachen snateren snaterlachen
(intransitive) To laugh with a broken sound similar to a hen's cry.

cackling goose cackling geese n
kleine Canadese gans
Branta hutchinsii, a North American bird of the genus Branta of black geese, which contains species with largely black plumage, distinguishing them from the grey Anser species.

cacodemon /kækəˈdiːmən/ cacodemons n
cacodemon
An evil or malevolent spirit.

cacomistle cacomistles n
Midden-Amerikaanse katfret cacomistle
The Bassariscus sumichrasti.

cacophony /kəˈkɑfəni/ /kəˈkɒfəni/ cacophonies n
kakofonie
A mix of discordant sounds; dissonance.

cactus /ˈkæktəs/ /ˈkæktʌs/ cacti cactus cactuses cactusses n
cactus
(botany) Any member of the family Cactaceae, a family of flowering New World succulent plants suited to a hot, semi-desert climate.

cad /kæd/ cads n
vlerk
A low-bred, presuming person; a mean, vulgar fellow, especially one that cannot be trusted with a lady.
controleur kaartjesknipper kaartjesverkoper
(archaic) A person who stands at the door of an omnibus to open and shut it, and to receive fares; a bus conductor.

cadastre /kəˈdæstəɹ/ cadastres n
kadaster
(cartography) A public survey of land, originally for the purpose of taxation and to create an official register of land ownership.
A register of such surveys, showing details of ownership and value.

cadaver /kəˈdeɪ.və(ɹ)/ /kəˈdæv.ə(ɹ)/ /kəˈdævɚ/ /kəˈdɑːv.ə(ɹ)/ cadavera cadavers n
kadaver kreng karkas
A dead body; especially the corpse of a human to be dissected.

cadaverine /kəˈdævəɹɪn/ cadaverines n
cadaverine
A foul-smelling diamine produced by protein hydrolysis during putrefaction of animal tissue. Cadaverine is a toxic diamine with the formula NH2(CH2)5NH2.

caddie /ˈkædi/ /ˈkɑdi/ [-ɾi] caddies n
caddie
(by extension, golf, also, attributively) A person hired to assist a golfer by carrying their golf clubs and providing advice.

cadence /ˈkeɪ.dn̩s/ cadences n
cadans
Balanced, rhythmic flow.
The general inflection or modulation of the voice, or of any sound.
(cycling) The number of revolutions per minute of the cranks or pedals of a bicycle.

cadmium /ˈkædmiəm/ cadmiums n
cadmium
A chemical element (symbol Cd) with an atomic number of 48: a soft, silvery-white metal.

cadre /ˈkæd.ɹeɪ/ /ˈkæd.ɹi/ /ˈkɑ.dɚ/ /ˈkɑ.dɹeɪ/ /ˈkɑ.dɹi/ /ˈkɑ.dɹə/ /ˈkɑː.də/ /ˈkɑː.dɹə/ cadres n
kader
A frame or framework.
(chiefly, in, _, communism) The core of a managing group, or a member of such a group.

caduceus /kəˈdjuː.si.əs/ /kəˈdu.si.əs/ caducei n
caduceus
A symbol (☤) representing a staff with two snakes wrapped around it, used to indicate merchants and messengers. It is also sometimes incorrectly substituted for the rod of Asclepius as a symbol of medicine.

caesaropapism /ˌsiːzəɹoʊˈpeɪpɪz(ə)m/ /ˌsiːzəɹəʊˈpeɪpɪzm̩/ caesaropapisms n
cesaropapie
(government, religion) The combination of state (originally imperial) power with religious authority; state authority over ecclesiastical matters.

caesium /ˈsiːzi.əm/ n
cesium
The chemical element (symbol Cs) with an atomic number of 55. It is a soft, gold-colored, highly reactive alkali metal.

caesura /sɪˈzjʊəɹə/ /sɪˈʒʊɹə/ caesurae caesuras n
cesuur
A pause or interruption in a poem, music, building, or other work of art.

cafeteria /ˌkafəˈtɪəɹi.ə/ /ˌkæfəˈtɪ(ə)ɹi.ə/ cafeterias n
cafetaria kantine
(chiefly, US, Canada) A restaurant in which customers select their food at a counter then carry it on a tray to a table to eat.
cafetaria
(chiefly, US, Canada) A dining area in an institution where meals may be purchased (as above), provided, or brought in from elsewhere.

caffeine /kæˈfiːn/ /ˈkæfiːn/ caffeines n
cafeïne
An alkaloid, C8H10N4O2, found naturally in tea and coffee plants which acts as a mild stimulant on the central nervous system. [from 1830]

café /ˈkæfeɪ/ /ˌkæˈfeɪ/ cafés n
koffiehuis café
A coffee shop; an establishment selling coffee and sometimes other non-alcoholic beverages, simple meals or snacks, with a facility to consume them on the premises.

café au lait /kæˌfeɪ əʊ ˈleɪ/ /ˌkæfeɪ əʊ ˈleɪ/ café au laits cafés au lait n
koffie verkeerd
A mixture of coffee and hot milk.
Coffee and hot milk served in separate jugs as a breakfast drink.

cage /keɪd͡ʒ/ cages n
kooi kouw
An enclosure made of bars, normally to hold animals.
kooi liftkooi
The passenger compartment of a lift.

cage /keɪd͡ʒ/ v
kooien opsluiten in een kooi
To confine in a cage; to put into and keep in a cage.

cage fighter cage fighters n
kooivechter
A person who fights inside a cage.

caiman /ˈkeɪ.mən/ caimans n
kaaiman
(narrowly) Any of the relatively small crocodilians of the genus Caiman, within the family Alligatoridae.

cairn /kɛən/ /kɛəɹn/ cairns n
steenman
A pile of stones heaped up as a landmark, to guide travelers on land or at sea, or to arrest attention, as in surveying, or in leaving traces of an exploring party, etc.

cairn terrier cairn terriers n
cairnterriër
A terrier of one of the oldest breeds, originating in the Scottish Highlands.

cake /keɪk/ [ˈk̟ʰeɪ̯k̚] cakes n
taart gebak koek cake
A rich, sweet dessert food, typically made of flour, sugar, and eggs and baked in an oven, and often covered in icing.
blok stuk
A block of any of various dense materials.

cake /keɪk/ [ˈk̟ʰeɪ̯k̚] v
bedekken vastkoeken
(transitive) Coat (something) with a crust of solid material.

cake server cake servers n
taartschep
A flat, wedge-shaped tool for serving cake.

cake slice cake slices n
taartschep
A knife with a wide, triangular, unsharpened blade, designed to cut and serve slices of cake.

cake tin cake tins n
cakevorm
The tin in which a cake is baked.

calabash /ˈkaləbaʃ/ /ˈkæləˌbæʃ/ calabashes n
kalebas
The bottle gourd (calabash vine, Lagenaria siceraria), believed to have originated in Africa, which is grown for its fruit that are used as a vegetable and to make containers (sense 3); the fruit of this plant.
A container made from the mature, dried shell of the fruit of one of the above plants; also, a similarly shaped container made from some other material.

calamity /kəˈlæmɪti/ calamities n
calamiteit
An event resulting in great loss.

calandra lark calandra larks n
kalanderleeuwerik
Any bird in the genus Melanocorypha, but especially in the species Melanocorypha calandra of the Mediterranean region and central Asia.

calcareous /kælˈkɛəɹiəs/ more calcareous most calcareous adj
kalk- kalkachtig kalkhoudend
Resembling or containing calcium carbonate or limestone; chalky.

calcite /ˈkælˌsaɪt/ calcites n
calciet
(mineral) a very widely distributed crystalline form of calcium carbonate, CaCO3, found as limestone, chalk and marble

calcium /ˈkæl.ʃəm/ /ˈkælsi.əm/ calciums n
calcium
The chemical element (Symbol Ca), with an atomic number 20. It is a soft, silvery-white alkaline earth metal which occurs naturally as carbonate in limestone and as silicate in many rocks.

calcium carbonate n
calciumcarbonaat
(inorganic compound) A colourless or white inorganic compound, CaCO3, occurring as chalk, limestone, marble etc; reacts with acids to liberate carbon dioxide.

calcium chloride n
calciumchloride
(inorganic compound) The calcium salt of hydrochloric acid, CaCl2; used as a drying agent and to melt ice on roads.

calcium hydroxide n
calciumhydroxide gebluste kalk
(inorganic compound) A soft, white powder, Ca(OH)2, obtained by the action of water on calcium oxide; slaked lime.

calcium oxide n
calciumoxide ongebluste kalk
(inorganic compound) A white powderous substance, CaO, normally made by heating calcium carbonate.

calculate /ˈkælkjəleɪt/ /ˈkælkjʊleɪt/ v
calculeren berekenen uitwerken
(transitive, mathematics) To determine the value of something or the solution to something by a mathematical process.
plannen uitwerken
(intransitive, US, dialect) To plan; to expect; to think.
calculeren rekenen berekenen uitwerken
To ascertain or predict by mathematical or astrological computations the time, circumstances, or other conditions of; to forecast or compute the character or consequences of.

calculator /kæl.kjə.leɪ.tɚ/ /ˈkæl.kjə.leɪ.tə(ɹ)/ [ˈkʰæɫ.kjəˌleɪ̯.ɾɚ] calculators n
rekenmachine calculator zakrekenmachine rekentoestel
A mechanical or electronic device that performs mathematical calculations.
berekenaar
(dated) A person who performs mathematical calculation.
planner
A person who calculates (in the sense of scheming).

calculus of variations n
variatierekening
(calculus) The form of calculus that deals with the maxima and minima of definite integrals of functions of many variables.

calefactory calefactories n
calefactorium
(architecture) The room or building in a monastery holding its communal fire, kept warm and used as a sitting room.

calendar /ˈkæl.ən.də/ /ˈkæl.ən.dɚ/ [ˈkʰæl.(ə)n.dɚ] calendars n
kalender
Any system by which time is divided into days, weeks, months, and years.
A means to determine the date consisting of a document containing dates and other temporal information.
kalender agenda schema
A list of planned events.

calendar /ˈkæl.ən.də/ /ˈkæl.ən.dɚ/ [ˈkʰæl.(ə)n.dɚ] v
vastleggen
(legal) To set a date for a proceeding in court, usually done by a judge at a calendar call.

calender /ˈkæləndə/ /ˈkæləndɚ/ calenders n
kalender kalendermachine stofglanzer
Calander machine A machine, used for the purpose of giving cloth, paper etc., a smooth, even, and glossy or glazed surface, by cold or hot pressure, or for watering them and giving them a wavy appearance; it consists of two or more cylinders revolving nearly in contact, with the necessary apparatus for moving and regulating.

calends /ˈkæləndz/ /ˈkælɪndz/ n
kalenden
(historical, Ancient Rome) The first day of a month of the Roman calendar.

calf /kaf/ /keɪf/ /kæf/ /kɐːf/ /kɑːf/ calfs calves n
kalf
A young cow or bull.
kuit kuitspier
The muscle in the back of the leg below the knee.
kalf jong
A young deer, elephant, seal, whale or giraffe (also used of some other animals).

calf bone calf bones n
fibula kuitbeen
(anatomy) The smaller of the two bones in the lower leg, the fibula.

caliber /ˈkæl.ə.bə(ɹ)/ /ˈkæl.ə.bɚ/ /ˈkæl.ɪ.bə(ɹ)/ /ˈkæl.ɪ.bɚ/ calibers n
kaliber
Unit of measure used to express the length of the bore of a weapon. The number of calibres is determined by dividing the length of the bore of the weapon, from the breech face of the tube to the muzzle, by the diameter of its bore. A gun tube the bore of which is 40 feet (480 inches) long and 12 inches in diameter is said to be 40 calibers long.

calibrate /ˈkæl.ə.bɹeɪt/ /ˈkæl.ə.bɹæɪt/ /ˈkæl.ɪ.bɹeɪt/ v
kalibreer
To mark the scale of a measuring instrument.

calico /ˈkælɪkəʊ/ calicoes calicos n
calicot
(textiles) A kind of rough cloth made from unbleached and not fully processed cotton, often printed with a bright pattern.
calicokat lapjeskat
(countable, cat) Ellipsis of calico cat.

californium /ˌkælɪˈfɔɹniəm/ /ˌkælɪˈfɔːniəm/ n
californium
A strongly radioactive and highly fissile transuranic chemical element (symbol Cf) with an atomic number of 98.

caliginosity caliginosities n
duisternis obscuriteit
darkness; obscurity.

calipers /ˈkæl.ɪ.pəz/ /ˈkæl.ɪ.pɚz/ n
passer
A device used to measure dimensions, especially for small or precise measurements.

caliph /ˈkeɪlɪf/ /ˈkælɪf/ caliphs n
kalief
The political leader of the Muslim world; the successor of the prophet Muhammad's political authority.

caliphal /ˈkalɪfəl/ adj
kalifaal
Of or relating to a caliph or a caliphate.

caliphate /ˈkælɪfeɪt/ caliphates n
kalifaat
A unified Islamic government for the Muslim world, ruled by a caliph.

call /koːl/ /kɑl/ /kɔl/ /kɔːl/ [kʰoɫ] [kʰɑɫ] [kʰɔɫ] calls n
telefoongesprek oproep telefoon
A telephone conversation; a phone call.
bezoek
A short visit, usually for social purposes.
roep
A cry or shout.
A pipe or other instrument to call birds or animals by imitating their note or cry. A game call.
(US, law) A reference to, or statement of, an object, course, distance, or other matter of description in a survey or grant requiring or calling for a corresponding object, etc., on the land.

call /koːl/ /kɑl/ /kɔl/ /kɔːl/ [kʰoɫ] [kʰɑɫ] [kʰɔɫ] v
opbellen
(ambitransitive) To contact by telephone.
roepen
(intransitive) To request, summon, or beckon.
bezoeken
To pay a (social) visit (often used with "on", "round", or "at"; used by salespeople with "again" to invite customers to come again).
vragen
To come to pass; to afflict.
noemen roepen schreeuwen
To state, or estimate, approximately or loosely; to characterize without strict regard to fact.
meegaan
(intransitive, poker, proscribed) To match the current bet amount, in preparation for a raise in the same turn. (Usually, players are forbidden to announce one's play this way.)
aanroepen
(transitive, computing) To jump to (another part of a program) to perform some operation, returning to the original point on completion.

call a spade a spade v
de dingen bij hun naam noemen een kat een kat noemen man en paard noemen zeggen zoals het is
(idiomatic) To put it bluntly, to be outspoken; to speak the truth, to say things as they really are.

call an ambulance phraseologicalUnit
bel een ambulance
Use a telephone to ensure arrival of an ambulance

call center call centers n
callcenter
(business, telephony) A communications facility where phone calls are handled; especially, a commercial one for customer service, sales and telemarketing.

call into question v
in vraag stellen
(transitive) To cause to be questioned; to introduce doubt regarding.

call it a day v
morgen is er nog een dag
(idiomatic) To cease the activity for the day. [from 1919]
op rente gaan
(idiomatic) To retire.

call names v
schelden
(transitive, intransitive) To use abusive or insulting language, engage in name-calling.

call on the carpet v
op het matje roepen
(chiefly, US) To reprimand; to censure severely or angrily.

call sign call signs n
roepletters
(broadcasting) A combination of letters and numbers used to identify a radio or television station.

call the fire department phraseologicalUnit
bel de brandweer

call the police phraseologicalUnit
bel de politie
Use a telephone to request the arrival of a police officer.

call time v
sluiting aankondigen
(UK) To announce the closing of a pub for the day.

call to arms calls to arms n
wapenkreet
(figurative) An appeal to undertake a particular course of action or to support a specific cause; a call to action.

call to prayer calls to prayer n
gebedsoproep
A public proclamation made five times a day in Muslim societies, broadcast from the mosques, to mark out the ordained occasions for worship.

call tree call trees n
telefoonboom
A hierarchy or tree of people (employees, students etc.) in which each person forwards a message to the next person down the line. The tree is arranged so that a single person can easily forward messages to all people.

call up v
bellen opbellen
(transitive, idiomatic) To call on the telephone.

caller /ˈkɑlɚ/ /ˈkɔlɚ/ /ˈkɔːlə/ callers n
beller
(telephony) The person who makes a telephone call.

calligraph /ˈkælɪɡɹæf/ /ˈkælɪɡɹɑːf/ v
kalligraferen schoonschrijven
To write using calligraphy.

calligraphy /kəˈlɪɡɹəfi/ calligraphies n
kalligrafie schoonschrift schoonschrijven
(uncountable) The art or practice of writing letters and words in a decorative style; the letters and words so written.

calling name calling names n
roepnaam
(anthropology, linguistics) The name by which a person is normally identified in conversation.

callipygian /ˌkæ.ləˈpɪ.d͡ʒi.ən/ /ˌkæliˈpɪdʒjən/ /ˌkæləˈpɪdʒi.ən/ /ˌkæləˈpɪdʒjən/ /ˌkælɪˈpɪdʒi.ən/ more callipygian most callipygian adj
kallipygisch
Having beautifully shaped buttocks.

callous /ˈkæləs/ more callous most callous adj
afgestompt bot gevoelloos hard harteloos ongevoelig
(figurative) Emotionally hardened; unfeeling and indifferent to the suffering/feelings of others.
eeltig
(literal) Having calluses, or relating to calluses.

callousness callousnesses n
ongevoeligheid
The quality of being callous; emotional hardheartedness or indifference.

callow /ˈkaləʊ/ /ˈkæloʊ/ callower callowest more callow most callow adj
ongevederd
Unfledged (of a young bird), featherless.
groen onervaren onrijp
(by extension) Immature, lacking in life experience.

callus /ˈkæləs/ calli calluses n
eelt
A hardened area of the skin (especially on the foot or hand) caused by repeated friction, wear or use.
The material of repair in fractures of bone; a substance exuded at the site of fracture, which is at first soft or cartilaginous in consistency, but is ultimately converted into true bone and unites the fragments into a single piece.

calm /kam/ /kaɹm/ /kaːm/ /kæm/ /kɑlm/ /kɑm/ /kɑːm/ /kɔlm/ [kʰa(ː)m] [kʰäː(ɫ)m] [kʰɐːm] [kʰɑːm] [kʰɒː(ɫ)m] calmer calmest more calm most calm adj
kalm vredig
(of a person) Peaceful, quiet, especially free from anger and anxiety.
kalm rustig
(of a place or situation) Free of noise and disturbance.
kalm
(of water) with few or no waves on the surface; not rippled.
windstil
Without wind or storm.

calm /kam/ /kaɹm/ /kaːm/ /kæm/ /kɑlm/ /kɑm/ /kɑːm/ /kɔlm/ [kʰa(ː)m] [kʰäː(ɫ)m] [kʰɐːm] [kʰɑːm] [kʰɒː(ɫ)m] calms n
sereniteit
(in a person) The state of being calm; peacefulness; absence of worry, anger, fear or other strong negative emotion.
rust sereniteit
(in a place or situation) The state of being calm; absence of noise and disturbance.
windstilte
A period of time without wind.

calm /kam/ /kaɹm/ /kaːm/ /kæm/ /kɑlm/ /kɑm/ /kɑːm/ /kɔlm/ [kʰa(ː)m] [kʰäː(ɫ)m] [kʰɐːm] [kʰɑːm] [kʰɒː(ɫ)m] v
kalmeren gerust stellen
(transitive) To make calm.
kalmeren afkoelen
(intransitive) To become calm.

calm before the storm calms before storms n
stilte voor de storm
(idiomatic) A period of peace before a disturbance or crisis; an unnatural or false calm before a storm.

calm down v
bedaren
(transitive) To cause to become less excited, intense, or angry.

calmness /ˈkɑ(l)mnəs/ /ˈkɑːmnəs/ calmnesses n
kalmte
(uncountable) The state of being calm; tranquillity; silence.

calorie /ˈkæləɹi/ calories n
calorie
(physics, chemistry, obsolete) The gram calorie or small calorie, a non-SI unit of energy, equivalent to approximately 4.2 joules. This unit was widely used in chemistry and physics, being the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 °C.

calque /kælk/ calques n
leenvertaling
(linguistics, translation studies) A word or phrase in a language formed by word-for-word or morpheme-by-morpheme translation of a word in another language.

caltrop /ˈkæltɹəp/ /ˈkɔːltɹəp/ caltrops n
kraaienpoot voetangel
(weaponry) A small, metal object with spikes arranged so that, when thrown onto the ground, one always faces up as a threat to pedestrians, horses, and vehicles (also used as a heraldic charge).
kalketrip
(colloquial) The starthistle, Centaurea calcitrapa, a plant with sharp thorns.

calvados calvadoses n
calvados
(uncountable) An apple brandy made in Normandy, France.
(countable) A glass of this spirit.

calve /kæv/ /kɑːv/ v
kalven ter wereld brengen
(intransitive) to give birth to a calf
(transitive) to give birth to (a calf)
kalven helpen met het kalven ter wereld brengen
(intransitive) to assist in a cow's giving birth to a calf
loskomen
(intransitive, figuratively, especially of an iceberg) to break off
afkalven
(transitive, figuratively, especially of an ice shelf, a glacier, an ice sheet, or even an iceberg) to shed (a large piece, e.g. an iceberg); to set loose (a mass of ice), e.g. a block of ice (coming off an iceberg)

calyx /ˈkeɪ.lɪks/ /ˈkæ.lɪks/ calyces calyxes n
kelk
(botany) The outermost whorl of flower parts, comprising the sepals, which covers and protects the petals as they develop.

cam [kæm] cams n
nok
A turning or sliding piece which imparts motion to a rod, lever or block brought into sliding or rolling contact with it.
(UK, dialect) A ridge or mound of earth.

camaraderie /ˌkæm(ə)ˈɹɑdəɹi/ /ˌkæməˈɹædəɹi/ /ˌkæməˈɹɑːdəɹi/ /ˌkɑm(ə)ˈɹɑdəɹi/ camaraderies n
kameraadschap
Close friendship in a group of friends or teammates.

camber /ˈkæm.bə/ /ˈkæm.bɚ/ n
tonrondte
A slight convexity, arching or curvature of a surface of a road, beam, roof, ship's deck etc., so that liquids will flow off the sides.

cambium /ˈkambɪəm/ /ˈkeə̯m.biˌəm/ /ˈkæm.biˌəm/ cambia cambiums n
cambium
(botany) A layer of cells between the xylem and the phloem that is responsible for the secondary growth of roots and stems.

camcorder /ˈkæmˌkoɹ.dɚ/ camcorders n
camcorder videocamera
A camera recorder: a portable electronic device for recording images and audio on to a storage device, hence functioning as a camera and a recorder in a single unit.

camel /ˈkæməl/ camels n
kameel
A beast of burden, much used in desert areas, of the genus Camelus.

camel driver camel drivers n
kameeldrijver kameeldrijfster
One whose occupation is to direct, handle and care for camels, especially as a part of a caravan travelling long distances.

camel rider camel riders n
kameelrijder kameelrijdster
Someone who rides a camel.

camel spider camel spiders n
bastaardspin rolspin
Any fast-moving, predatory desert arachnid belonging to the order Solifugae having massive paired chelicerae and a long body covered with tactile hairs.

cameleer cameleers n
kameelrijder kameelrijdster
Camel driver or camel rider, one who travels by camel.

camelthorn camelthorns n
kameeldoorn
Vachellia erioloba, formerly Acacia erioloba, a tree native to southern Africa.

cameltoe cameltoes n
lipleesbroek
(slang) The visible outline of a woman's labia or vulva, as a consequence of wearing tight pants.

cameo /ˈkæm.i.oʊ/ /ˈkæm.iː.əʊ/ cameoes cameos n
camee
A piece of jewelry, etc., carved in relief.

camera /ˈkæməɹə/ /ˈkæmɹə/ camerae cameras cameræ n
fototoestel camera fotoapparaat
(photography) A device for taking still or moving pictures or photographs.
(computer graphics, video games) The viewpoint in a three-dimensional game or simulation.

camomile /ˈkæ.məˌmaɪl/ /ˈkæ.məˌmil/ camomiles n
kamille

camomile tea camomile teas n
kamillethee
A beverage made by infusing the leaves of the camomile plant (either Matricaria recutita or Chamaemelum nobile) in hot water.

camouflage /ˈkæ.məˌflɑːʒ/ camouflages n
camouflage maskeren verhulling

camouflage /ˈkæ.məˌflɑːʒ/ v
camoufleren
To hide or disguise something by covering it up or changing the way it looks.

camp /kæmp/ [kʰeəmp] [kʰɛəmp] camps n
kamp
An outdoor place acting as temporary accommodation in tents or other temporary structures.

camp /kæmp/ [kʰeəmp] [kʰɛəmp] v
kamperen
(intransitive, obsolete) To fight; contend in battle or in any kind of contest; to strive with others in doing anything; compete.

camp bed camp beds n
veldbed
(chiefly, UK) A lightweight portable bed used by the military, campers, etc.

campaign /kæmˈpeɪn/ /kəmˈpeɪn/ campaigns n
veldtocht campagne
A series of operations undertaken to achieve a set goal.

campanology campanologies n
campanologie
The study of bells and their casting, tuning, and ringing.

campfire /ˈkæmpˌfaɪ̯ɚ/ [ˈkʰɛə̯mpˌfaɪ̯ɚ] campfires n
kampvuur
A fire at a campground or on a camping trip, often used for cooking, to provide light and heat, to drive away bugs, and as a focal point for sitting around in the evening and talking, telling stories, and singing.

campground campgrounds n
camping
An area where tents are pitched.

camphor /ˈkæmfə/ /ˈkæmfɚ/ camphors n
kamfer
(organic compound) A white transparent waxy crystalline isoprenoid ketone, 1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one, with a strong pungent odour, used in pharmacy.

campsite campsites n
camping kampeerterrein
A place where one or more tents may be pitched for an overnight stay in an outdoor area.

campus /ˈkæmpəs/ /ˈkæmpʊs/ campuses campusses n
campus
The grounds or property of a school, college, university, business, church, or hospital, often understood to include buildings and other structures.

camshaft camshafts n
nokkenas
A shaft fitted with cams; especially one in a piston engine that activates the valves.

can /ˈkæn/ /ˈkæːn/ [ˈkeən] cans n
pot
kan
A more or less cylindrical and often metal container or vessel.
blik conservenblik blikje gieter
A container used to carry and dispense water for plants (a watering can).

can /kən/ /ˈkæn/ /ˈkɛn/ [kʰn̩] [kʰən] [ˈkʰan] [ˈkʰæn] [ˈkʰɛən ~ ˈkʰeən] [ˈkʰɛːn] [ˈkʰɛˑn] v
kunnen vermogen
(auxiliary, _, verb, defective) To know how to; to be able to.
mogen kunnen
(modal, _, auxiliary, _, verb, defective, informal) May; to be permitted or enabled to.

can /ˈkæn/ /ˈkæːn/ [ˈkeən] v
inblikken conserveren
To preserve by heating and sealing in a jar or can.
afvoeren
To discard, scrap or terminate (an idea, project, etc.).
stil houden
(transitive, slang) To shut up.

can I help you phraseologicalUnit
kan ik u helpen?
An offering of assistance.

can opener can openers n
blikopener
A device used to open tin cans, usually by slicing the lid off.

can you help me phraseologicalUnit
kan U mij helpen? kan je mij helpen?
A request for help.

canal /kəˈnæl/ /kəˈnɛl/ canals n
kanaal gracht vaart
An artificial waterway or artificially improved river used for travel, shipping, or irrigation.
kanaal
(anatomy) A tubular channel within the body.

canapé canapés n
canapé
A piece of furniture similar to a couch or settee, an elegant sofa.

canard /kəˈnɑɹd/ /kəˈnɑːd/ canards n
canard
A false or misleading report or story, especially if deliberately so.

canary /kəˈnɛəɹi/ more canary most canary adj
kanariegeel
Of a light yellow colour.

canary /kəˈnɛəɹi/ canaries n
kanariegeel
A light, slightly greenish, yellow colour.
kanarie kanarievogel
(countable, uncountable) A light, sweet, white wine from the Canary Islands.

cancel /ˈkæn.sl̩/ [ˈkɛən.sl̩ ~ ˈkeən.sl̩] v
doorhalen
(transitive) To cross out something with lines etc.
annuleren
(transitive) To invalidate or annul something.
schrappen
(transitive, mathematics) To remove a common factor from both the numerator and denominator of a fraction, or from both sides of an equation.

cancel culture n
cancelcultuur
(neologism, often, derogatory) The cultural phenomenon of publicly shaming, rejecting, and ceasing to provide support to people, companies, stores, etc. that are deemed unacceptable, and calling on others to boycott them.

cancellable more cancellable most cancellable adj
annuleerbaar
Which can be cancelled.

cancellation /kænsəˈleɪʃən/ cancellations n
afgelasting intrekken
The act, process, or result of cancelling; as, the cancellation of certain words in a contract, or of the contract itself.

cancelled adj
geannuleerd
No longer planned or scheduled.

cancer /ˈkænsə/ /ˈkænsɚ/ /ˈkæːnsə/ cancers n
kanker
(medicine, oncology, disease) A disease in which the cells of a tissue undergo uncontrolled (and often rapid) proliferation.

cancer stick cancer sticks n
kankerstaaf
(slang) A cigarette.

candela /kænˈdiːlə/ /kænˈdɛlə/ /ˈkændɪlə/ candelae candelas n
candela
In the International System of Units, the base unit of luminous intensity; the luminous intensity, in a given direction, of a source that emits monochromatic radiation of frequency 540 × 1012 hertz and that has a radiant intensity in that direction of 1/683 watt per steradian. Symbol: cd

candelabrum /kændɪˈleɪbɹəm/ /kændɪˈlɑːbɹəm/ /ˌkæn.dl̩ˈæ.bɹəm/ /ˌkæn.dl̩ˈɑ.bɹəm/ candelabra candelabrums n
kaarsenstandaard kaarshouder kandelaar
A candle holder.

candid /ˈkæn.dɪd/ candider candidest adj
neutraal objectief
Impartial and free from prejudice.
eerlijk spontaan
Straightforward, open and sincere.
spontaan
Not posed or rehearsed.

candidacy /ˈkændɪdəsi/ candidacies n
kandidatuur
The state of being a candidate; candidateship.

candidate /ˈkæn.dɪ.deɪt/ /ˈkæn.dɪ.dɪt/ /ˈkæn.dɪdət/ /ˈkæn.ɪ.deɪt/ /ˈkæn.ɪ.dɪt/ candidates n
kandidaat kandidate
A person who is running in an election.
kandidaat kandidate sollicitant sollicitante
A person who is applying for a job.
examenkandidaat
A participant in an examination.

candidature /ˈkændɪdətjʊɚ/ /ˈkændɪdət͡ʃɚ/ /ˈkændɪdət͡ʃʊɚ/ candidatures n
kandidatuur
(Commonwealth, Ireland) The condition of becoming a candidate; candidateship.

candidiasis /ˌkændɪˈdaɪəsɪs/ candidiases n
spruw
(pathology) A fungal infection of any of the Candida (yeast) species.

candied /ˈkæn.diːd/ more candied most candied adj
gesuikerd
coated or encrusted with sugar
gekonfijt
preserved in sugar or syrup by baking till it becomes translucent

candle /ˈkændl̩/ /ˈkændəl/ candles n
kaars
A light source consisting of a wick embedded in a solid, flammable substance such as wax, tallow, or paraffin.

candle snuffer candle snuffers n
kaarsendover dochtschere domper snuiter
A device made to extinguish (snuff out) a candle.

candle wax candle waxes n
kaarsvet
Any material, such as stearin or tallow, used to make the body of candles

candleflame candleflames n
kaarsvlam
The flame of a candle.

candlelight /ˈkæn.dl̩ˌlaɪt/ candlelights n
kaarslicht
The light emitted by a candle.

candlelit dinner candlelit dinners n
diner bij kaarslicht

candlepower candlepowers n
normaalkaars
(dated) A unit of luminous intensity of a light source, equal to 0.981 candelas.

candlestick /ˈkændl̩ˌstɪk/ /ˈkændəlˌstɪk/ candlesticks n
kandelaar
A holder with a socket or spike for a candle.

candor /ˈkæn.də(ɹ)/ /ˈkæn.dɚ/ candors n
oprechtheid openhartigheid openheid eerlijkheid onbevangenheid
The state of being sincere and open in speech; honesty in expression. [from c. 1600]
onpartijdigheid openheid
Impartiality.

candy /ˈkændi/ candies n
snoep
(countable, chiefly, North America, Philippines) A piece of confectionery of this kind.

candy bar candy bars n
snoepreep
(US) A kind of candy in the shape of a bar, often made of chocolate.

candy cane /ˈkændi ˌkeɪn/ candy canes n
zuurstok
(US, Canada) An edible candy in the shape of a cane or staff, generally consumed during Christmas time and usually having a peppermint flavor.

candy floss /ˈkændi ˌflɒs/ candy flosses n
suikerspin
(UK, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia) Heated sugar spun into thin threads and collected into a mass, usually on a stick.

cane /keɪn/ canes n
riet
(uncountable) The plant itself, including many species in the grass family Gramineae; a reed
riet rietstok
(uncountable) The slender, flexible main stem of a plant such as bamboo, including many species in the grass family Gramineae
stok roe
(countable) A short rod or stick, traditionally of wood or bamboo, used for corporal punishment.
stok stokslagen
(with "the") Corporal punishment by beating with a cane.
blindenstok
(countable) A long rod often collapsible and commonly white (for visibility to other persons), used by vision impaired persons for guidance in determining their course and for probing for obstacles in their path

cane /keɪn/ v
afranselen stokslagen geven
To strike or beat with a cane or similar implement.

canid /ˈkeɪnəd/ /ˈkænəd/ canids n
hondachtige
Any member of the family Canidae, including canines (dogs, wolves, coyotes and jackals) and vulpines (foxes).

canine /kəˈnaɪn/ /ˈkeɪnaɪn/ /ˈkeɪˌnaɪn/ /ˈkænaɪn/ adj
honds
Of, or pertaining to, a dog or dogs.
hondachtig
Dog-like.

canine tooth canine teeth n
hoektand
One of the pointed teeth behind the incisors and in front of the premolar teeth.

caning /ˈkeɪnɪŋ/ canings n
bastonnade stokhaver
A beating with a cane.

canker /ˈkæŋkə/ /ˈkæŋkɚ/ cankers n
geel steen
An avian disease affecting doves, poultry, parrots and birds of prey, caused by Trichomonas gallinae.

cankle /ˈkæŋkəl/ cankles n
kenkel
(originally, _, slang, usually, _, pejorative) An obese or otherwise swollen ankle that blends into the calf without clear demarcation.

cannabis /ˈkænəbɪs/ cannabises n
hennep cannabis
A mildly euphoriant or sedating, intoxicating hallucinogenic drug prepared from various parts of this plant.

cannibal /ˈkænɪbəl/ cannibals n
kannibaal
An organism which eats others of its own species or kind, especially a human who eats human flesh.

cannibalism cannibalisms n
kannibalisme
The act of eating another of one's own species.

cannon /ˈkæn.ən/ cannon cannons n
kanon
(historical) A large muzzle-loading artillery piece.
(Chinese chess) A piece which moves horizontally and vertically like a rook but captures another piece by jumping over a different piece in the line of attack.

cannon bone cannon bones n
pijpbeen
The metacarpal of a horse.
The metatarsal of a horse.

cannon fodder n
kanonnenvlees kanonnenvoer
Military forces considered to be expendable.

cannonball /ˈkænənˌbɔːl/ cannonballs n
kanonskogel
A spherical projectile fired from a smoothbore cannon.
bommetje
(diving) The act of jumping (typically into a swimming pool) with the legs bent and the arms wrapped around the knees to create a large splash, mimicking the flight and shape of a cannonball.

cannoneer /ˌkænəˈnɪɚ/ cannoneers n
kanonnier
(military) A person who tends and operates a piece of artillery, especially a cannon.

cannot /kænˈɒt/ /kə(n)ˈnɑt/ /kəˈnɑt/ /ˈkæ(n.)nɑt/ /ˈkænɒt/ /ˈkɛ(n.)nɑt/ v
niet kunnen
Can not (be unable to).
Be forbidden or not permitted to

canny /ˈkæni/ adv
heel
(Northumbria) Very, considerably; quite, rather.

canoe /kəˈnuː/ canoes n
kano korjaal
A small long and narrow boat, propelled by one or more people (depending on the size of canoe), using single-bladed paddles. The paddlers face in the direction of travel, in either a seated position, or kneeling on the bottom of the boat. Canoes are open on top, and pointed at both ends.

canoeist canoeists n
kanovaarder kanovaarster kanoër
A person who travels by canoe.

canola oil canola oils n
canolaolie koolzaadolie
A vegetable oil pressed from canola seeds, used in cooking or as basis for biodiesel.

canon /ˈkæn.ən/ canons n
kanunnik
A clergy member serving a cathedral or collegiate church.
canon
A group of literary works that are generally accepted as representing a field.
A eucharistic prayer, particularly the Roman Canon.
A religious law or body of law decreed by the church.
A piece of music in which the same melody is played by different voices, but beginning at different times; a round.
oeuvre
The works of a writer that have been accepted as authentic.

canonize /ˈkænənaɪz/ /ˈkænəˌnaɪz/ v
heilig verklaren
(chiefly, Roman Catholicism) To declare (a deceased person) as a saint, and enter them into the canon of saints.

canopy /ˈkæ.nə.pi/ canopies n
baldakijn
A high cover providing shelter, such as a cloth supported above an object, particularly over a bed.
overkapping
Any overhanging or projecting roof structure, typically over entrances or doors.

canopy bed canopy beds n
hemelbed
A bed equipped with a canopy.

cant /kænt/ cants n
jargon vaktaal
(countable) An argot, the jargon of a particular class or subgroup.
Bargoens boeventaal
(countable, uncountable) A private or secret language used by a religious sect, gang, or other group.
helling
Slope, the angle at which something is set.
huicheltaal
(uncountable, pejorative) Empty, hypocritical talk.
bedelaarsgekerm
(uncountable) Whining speech, such as that used by beggars.
sprekend wapen
(countable, heraldry) A blazon of a coat of arms that makes a pun upon the name (or, less often, some attribute or function) of the bearer, canting arms.

cant /kænt/ v
kantelen neigen
(transitive) To set (something) at an angle.

cantaloupe /ˈkæn.tə.loʊp/ /ˈkæn.tə.luːp/ cantaloupes n
kanteloep kantaloep
A melon of species Cucumis melo subsp. melo with sweet orange flesh, with numerous cultivars in several cultivar groups.

cantankerous /kænˈtæŋkəɹəs/ /kənˈtæŋkəɹəs/ more cantankerous most cantankerous adj
dwars korzelig
Given to or marked by an ill-tempered, quarrelsome nature; ill-tempered, cranky, crabby.

cantata /kənˈtɑːtə/ cantatas cantate n
cantate
(music) A vocal composition accompanied by instruments and generally containing more than one movement, typical of 17th and 18th century Italian music.

canteen /kænˈtin/ /kænˈtiːn/ [kʰɛə̯nˈtin] canteens n
kantine cafetaria
A small cafeteria or snack bar, especially one in a military establishment, school, or place of work.
veldfles
A water bottle, flask, or other vessel, typically used by a soldier or camper as a bottle for carrying water or liquor for drink

canter /ˈkæntɚ/ canters n
arbeidsgalop galop
A gait of a horse between a trot and a gallop, consisting of three beats and a "suspension" phase, where there are no feet on the ground. Also describing this gait on other four-legged animals.

canting arms n
sprekend wapen
(heraldry) A heraldic bearing in the form of a visual pun.

canton /ˈkæntn̩/ /ˈkæntɒn/ cantons n
kanton
A division of Luxembourg, Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, etc.
A subdivision of an arrondissement of France.
vrijkwartier kanton
(heraldiccharge) A division of a shield occupying one third of the chief, usually on the dexter side, formed by a perpendicular line from the top meeting a horizontal line from the side.

canvas /ˈkænvæs/ /ˈkænvəs/ canvases canvasses n
canvas
A type of coarse cloth, woven from hemp, useful for making sails and tents or as a surface for paintings.
doek canvas linnen schilderslinnen
A piece of canvas cloth stretched across a frame on which one may paint.

canvass /ˈkænvəs/ v
soliciteren stemmen werven
(specifically, politics) To seek the support of (voters or a constituency) in a forthcoming election or poll through personal solicitation or public addresses.

canyon /ˈkænjən/ canyons n
kloof
A valley, especially a long, narrow, steep valley, cut in rock by a river.

cap /kæp/ [kʰæp] caps n
dop
A protective cover or seal.
pet
(obsolete) A respectful uncovering of the head.

cap gun cap guns n
klapperpistool
A toy gun that uses small charges of shock-sensitive explosive compounds to simulate the sound and puff of smoke of a gunshot.

cap pistol cap pistols n
klapperpistool
A toy pistol that uses small charges of shock-sensitive explosive compounds to simulate the sound and puff of smoke of a gunshot.

capable /ˈkeɪpəbəl/ more capable most capable adj
bekwaam
Able and efficient; having the ability needed for a specific task; having the disposition to do something; permitting or being susceptible to something.

capacious /kəˈpeɪʃəs/ more capacious most capacious adj
ruim
Having a lot of space inside; roomy.

capacitance capacitances n
elektrische capaciteit
(physics, uncountable) The property of an electric circuit or its element that permits it to store charge, defined as the ratio of stored charge to potential over that element or circuit (Q/V); SI unit: farad (F).

capacitor capacitors n
condensator
(electronics) An electronic component capable of storing electrical energy in an electric field; especially one consisting of two conductors separated by a dielectric.

capacity /kəˈpæsɪti/ capacities n
capaciteit capaciteiten
The ability to hold, receive, or absorb
capaciteit
Capability; the ability to perform some task
hoedanigheid
A role; the position in which one functions

cape /keɪp/ capes n
kaap
(geography) A piece or point of land, extending beyond the adjacent coast into a sea or lake; a promontory; a headland.
mantel
A sleeveless garment or part of a garment, hanging from the neck over the back, arms, and shoulders.

capelin capelin capelins n
lodde
Mallotus villosus, a type of smelt found in the Atlantic and Arctic oceans.

caper /ˈkeɪpə/ /ˈkeɪpɚ/ capers n
kapriool
A playful leap or jump.
kappertje
The pungent grayish green flower bud of the European and Oriental caper (Capparis spinosa), which is pickled and eaten.

caper /ˈkeɪpə/ /ˈkeɪpɚ/ v
bokkesprong maken opspringen
To leap or jump about in a sprightly or playful manner.

capercaillie /kæpəˈkeɪli/ /kæpɚˈkeɪli/ capercaillies n
auerhoen
A large, black grouse of the genus Tetrao in the bird family Phasianidae, especially the western capercaillie, Tetrao urogallus.

capillary /kəˈpɪl.ə.ɹi/ /ˈkæpɪˌlɛɹi/ capillaries n
haarvat capillair
(anatomy) Any of the small blood vessels (from 5 to 10 micrometres/micrometers (μm) in diameter) that connect arteries to veins (They are the smallest blood vessels in the body: they convey blood between the arterioles and venules).

capisce /kəˈpiʃ/ /kəˈpiːʃ/ interjection
begrepen? gesnopen
(slang) "Get it?"; "understood?".

capital /ˈkæp.ɪ.təl/ [ˈkæp.ɪ.ɾəl] adj
hoofd- kapitaal
Of prime importance.
excellent uitstekend
(comparable, UK, dated) Excellent.
dood doodstraf
(crime) Punishable by, or involving punishment by, death.
hoofd(letter)
Uppercase.

capital /ˈkæp.ɪ.təl/ [ˈkæp.ɪ.ɾəl] capitals n
kapitaal
(uncountable, business, finance, insurance) Money and wealth. The means to acquire goods and services, especially in a non-barter system.
kapiteel
(countable, architectural element) The uppermost part of a column.

capital city capital cities n
hoofdstad
A city (or cities) much larger or more important to a country than all others, regardless of the actual seat of government (cf., Moscow and Saint Petersburg regardless of moves of the Russian government; Amsterdam despite the Dutch government having been situated in The Hague since 1588).

capital gains tax capital gains taxes n
vermogenswinstbelasting vermogensaanwasbelasting
(tax) A tax levied on the profit made from selling any "capital" (i.e. non-inventory) asset.

capital letter capital letters n
hoofdletter majuskel

capital market capital markets n
kapitaalmarkt
(finance) The market for long-term securities, including the stock market and the bond market.

capital punishment capital punishments n
doodstraf
The practice of putting a person to death as a punishment for a crime.

capitalism /ˈkapɪt(ə)lɪz(ə)m/ /ˈkæpɪ̈tl̩ˌɪzm̩/ capitalisms n
kapitalisme
(politics, economic liberalism) A socio-economic system based on private property rights, including the private ownership of resources or capital, with economic decisions made largely through the operation of a market unregulated by the state.

capitalist /ˈkæp.ɪ.tə.lɪst/ more capitalist most capitalist adj
kapitalistisch
Supporting or endorsing capitalism.

capitalist /ˈkæp.ɪ.tə.lɪst/ capitalists n
kapitalist
The owner of a considerable amount of capital; a wealthy person.
kapitalist kapitaliste
A person who is a supporter of capitalism.

capitalistic more capitalistic most capitalistic adj
kapitalistisch
Of or pertaining to capitalism or to capitalists.

capitulate /kəˈpɪ.tjʊ.leɪt/ /kəˈpɪ.t͡ʃə.leɪt/ /kəˈpɪt͡ʃ.jə.leɪt/ /kəˈpɪt͡ʃ.jʊ.leɪt/ v
capituleren overgeven
(intransitive) To surrender; to end all resistance, to give up; to go along with or comply.

capitulation capitulations n
capitulatie
The act of capitulating or surrendering to an enemy upon stipulated terms; the act of ceasing to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand.

capoeira /kæpəʊˈeəɹə/ /kæpəˈweəɹə/ /kɑpəˈwɛɹə/ /kɑpˈwɛɹə/ capoeiras n
capoeira
(uncountable) A martial art developed in Brazil, involving complex acrobatic maneuvers and flowing movements.

capon /ˈkeɪpən/ capons n
kapoen
A cockerel which has been gelded and fattened for the table.

caponize v
een haan lubben kapoeneren
(transitive) To castrate (a cockerel) in order to fatten it for table use.

cappuccino /-pə-/ /ˌkæpəˈt͡ʃini/ /ˌkæpəˈt͡ʃinoʊ/ /ˌkæpʊˈtʃiːni/ /ˌkæpʊˈtʃiːnəʊ/ cappuccini cappuccinos n
cappuccino
(uncountable) An Italian coffee-based beverage made from espresso to which milk that has been steamed and/or frothed is added; (countable) a cup of this beverage.

caprice /kəˈpɹiːs/ caprices n
capriolen capriool
An impulsive, seemingly unmotivated action, change of mind, or notion.

capricious /kəˈpɹɪʃəs/ more capricious most capricious adj
grillig wispelturig
Impulsive and unpredictable; determined by chance, impulse, or whim.

capsicum /ˈkæpsɪkəm/ capsica capsicums n
capsicum
Any of several tropical American plants, of the genus Capsicum, principally the species Capsicum annuum and Capsicum frutescens, that are cultivated as edible peppers.

capsize /kæpˈsaɪz/ v
kapseizen
(transitive, nautical) To cause (a ship) to overturn.

capstan /ˈkæp.stən/ capstans n
kaapstander
(nautical) A vertical cylindrical machine that revolves on a spindle, used to apply force to ropes, cables, etc. It is typically surmounted by a drumhead with sockets for levers used to turn it.
toonas
(electronics) A rotating spindle used to move recording tape through the mechanism of a tape recorder.

capstone capstones n
bekroning
(figurative) A crowning achievement, culmination or finishing touch.

captain /ˈkæp.tən/ /ˈkæp.tɪn/ /ˈkæp.ən/ [ˈkæpm̩] [ˈkæpn̩] captains n
kapitein gezagvoerder
The person lawfully in command of a ship or other vessel.
A commissioned officer in the United States Navy, Coast Guard, NOAA Corps, or PHS Corps of a grade superior to a commander and junior to a rear admiral (lower half). A captain is equal in grade or rank to a United States Army, Marine Corps, or Air Force colonel.
kapitein hopman
An army officer with a rank between the most senior grade of lieutenant and major.
aanvoerder kapitein
One of the athletes on a sports team who is designated to make decisions, and is allowed to speak for his team with a referee or official.

caption /ˈkæp.ʃən/ captions n
bijschrift onderschrift legende opschrift
A title or brief explanation attached to an illustration, cartoon, user interface element, etc.
hoofd hoofding kop legende ondertitel opschrift
(cinematography, television) A piece of text appearing on screen as a subtitle or other part of a film or broadcast, describing dialogue (and sometimes other sound) for viewers who cannot hear.
certificaat certificatie
(legal) The section on an official paper (for example, as part of a seizure or capture) that describes when, where, and what was taken, found or executed, and who authorized the act.

caption /ˈkæp.ʃən/ v
betitelen titelen
To add captions to a text or illustration.
ondertitelen
To add captions to a film or broadcast.

captious /ˈkæpʃəs/ more captious most captious adj
misleidend sofistisch
(obsolete) That captures; especially, (of an argument, words etc.) designed to capture or entrap in misleading arguments; sophistical.
vitziek
Having a disposition to find fault unreasonably or to raise petty objections; cavilling, nitpicky.

captivate /ˈkæptəˌveɪt/ /ˈkæptəˌvət/ /ˈkæptɪveɪt/ /ˈkæptɪvət/ v
boeien bekoren fascineren
(figuratively) To attract and hold (someone's) attention and interest; to charm, to entrance, to fascinate.

captivating /ˈkæptɪveɪtɪŋ/ /ˈkæptɪvæɪtɪŋ/ [ˈkæptɪveɪɾɪŋ] [ˈkæptɪvæɪɾɪŋ] more captivating most captivating adj
boeiend bekoorlijk
Showing great beauty; beautiful.

captive /ˈkæptɪv/ adj
gevangen
Held prisoner; not free; confined.

captive /ˈkæptɪv/ captives n
gevangene
One who has been captured or is otherwise confined.
One held prisoner.
A captive insurance company, a subsidiary of a company used as its internal insurer.

captivity /kæpˈtɪvɪti/ captivities n
gevangenschap
The state of being captive.

capture the flag n
vlaggenroof
(video games) A computer game with similar rules, usually in first-person shooter format.

capybara /kapɪˈbɑːɹə/ /ˌkæpiˈbæɹə/ /ˌkæpiˈbɑɹə/ /ˌkæpiˈbɛɹə/ capybaras n
capibara waterzwijn
A semi-aquatic South American rodent, Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris, the largest living rodent.

car /kɑɹ/ /kɑː/ [kʰaː] [kʰäɾ] cars n
auto wagen automobiel
A wheeled vehicle that moves independently, with at least three wheels, powered mechanically, steered by a driver and mostly for personal transportation.

car bomb car bombs n
bomauto autobom
An automobile laden with a large amount of explosives, and used as a bomb primarily in order to cause external damage.
An alcoholic beverage made by dropping a shot of liquor into a glass of beer.
autobom
An explosive device installed in an automobile with the primary purpose of killing the occupants of the car.

car insurance car insurances n
autoverzekering

car key car keys n
autosleutel
A key used to unlock or start a car.

car phone car phones n
autotelefoon

car rental car rentals n
autoverhuur
(US) The hiring of automobiles (motor cars) for relatively short periods.

car seat car seats n
autostoel
A seat in a motor car.

car wash car washes n
wasstraat autowasstraat
A place at which a car is washed, usually for a fee and often mechanically by driving the car through a tunnel.

caracal /ˈkeɚ.əˌkæl/ /ˈkæ.ɹəˌkæl/ /ˈkæɹ.əˌkæl/ /ˈkɛɚ.əˌkæl/ caracals n
caracal
A type of cat native to Southern Africa, West Asia, and parts of Central and South Asia, Caracal caracal.

carafe /kəˈɹæf/ carafes n
karaf
A bottle, usually glass and with a flared lip, used for serving water, wine, or other beverages.

caramel /ˈkarəm(ə)l/ /ˈkarəmɛl/ /ˈkerəˌmel/ /ˈkæɹ.ə.məl/ /ˈkæɹ.ə.mɛl/ /ˈkɑrməl/ /ˈkɑɹ.məl/ /ˈkɑɹ.ə.məl/ /ˈkɛɹ.ə.məl/ /ˈkɛɹ.ə.mɛl/ caramels n
karamel
(countable) A (sometimes hardened) piece of this confection.

carapace /ˈkæ.ɹəˌpeɪs/ /ˈkɛɹ.əˌpeɪs/ carapaces n
carapax schild
A hard protective covering of bone or chitin, especially one which covers the dorsal portion of an animal.

carat /ˈkæɹ.ət/ carats n
karaat
A metric unit of weight equal to exactly 200 mg, chiefly used for measuring precious stones and pearls .
(historical) Any of several small units of weight used for measuring precious stones and pearls, equivalent to 189–212 mg.
A 24-point scale used to measure the purity of gold.

caravan /kaɾəˈvan/ /ˈkæɹəvæn/ caravans n
caravan sleurhut woonwagen
karavaan
A convoy or procession of travellers, their cargo and vehicles, and any pack animals, especially camels crossing a desert.

caravanserai /ˌkæɹəˈvænsəɹaɪ/ /ˌkɛɹəˈvænsəˌɹaɪ/ caravanserais n
karavanserai
(chiefly, historical) A roadside inn, usually having a central courtyard where caravans (see sense 3) can rest, providing accommodation for travellers along trade routes in Asia and North Africa.

caravel /ˈkæɹəvɛl/ /ˈkɛ-/ /ˌkæɹəˈvɛl/ caravels n
karveel
(nautical, historical) A light, usually lateen-rigged sailing ship used by the Portuguese and Spanish for about 300 years from the 15th century, first for trade and later for voyages of exploration.

caraway /ˈkæɹəˌweɪ/ /ˈkɛɹəˌweɪ/ caraways n
karwij karwijzaad
The seed-like fruit of the caraway plant.

carbine /ˈkɑɹ.baɪn/ /ˈkɑɹ.bin/ /ˈkɑː.baɪn/ /ˈkɑː.bin/ carbines n
karabijn
A rifle with a short barrel.

carbohydrate /kɑːbəʊˈhaɪdɹeɪt/ /kɑːɹboʊˈhaɪdɹeɪt/ carbohydrates n
koolhydraat
(organic chemistry, nutrition) A sugar, starch, or cellulose that is a food source of energy for an animal or plant.

carbon /ˈkɑɹ.bən/ /ˈkɑːbən/ carbons n
koolstof
(uncountable) The chemical element (symbol C) with an atomic number of 6. It can be found in pure form for example as graphite, a black, shiny and very soft material, or diamond, a colourless, transparent, crystalline solid and the hardest known material.
doorslag
(countable, informal) A carbon copy.
kool koolstof
A fossil fuel that is made of impure carbon such as coal or charcoal.
koolstofdioxide koolstof
(ecology, uncountable) carbon dioxide, in the context of climate change.

carbon copy carbon copies n
doorslag
(Internet) A duplicate copy of an email.

carbon cycle carbon cycles n
koolstofkringloop
The physical cycle of carbon through the Earth’s biosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere that includes such processes as photosynthesis, decomposition, respiration and carbonification.

carbon dating carbon datings n
koolstofdatering
radiocarbon dating.

carbon dioxide /ˈˌkɑrbən daɪˈɑksaɪd/ /ˌkɑːbən dʌɪˈɒksʌɪd/ n
kooldioxide
(inorganic compound) The normal oxide of carbon, CO₂; a colorless, odorless gas formed during respiration and combustion and consumed by plants during photosynthesis.

carbon monoxide n
koolstofmonoxide
(inorganic compound) A colourless, odourless, flammable, highly toxic gas

carbon paper carbon papers n
carbonpapier doorslagpapier
Paper with one of the faces impregnated with carbon, used to make carbon copies.

carbonado /-ˈnɑː-/ /ˌkɑɹbəˈneɪdoʊ/ /ˌkɑːbəˈneɪdəʊ/ carbonadoes carbonados n
carbonade karbonade
(cooking, dated) Meat or fish that has been scored and broiled.
carbonado
(mineral) A dark, non-transparent, impure form of polycrystalline diamond (also containing graphite and amorphous carbon) used in drilling.

carbonate /ˈkɑɹbəneɪt/ /ˈkɑɹbənət/ /ˈkɑː(ɹ).bə.neɪt/ /ˈkɑː(ɹ).bə.nət/ carbonates n
carbonaat
Any salt or ester of carbonic acid.

carbonated /ˈkɑɹ.bəˌneɪ.təd/ /ˈkɑː(ɹ)bɒneɪtəd/ more carbonated most carbonated adj
bruisend
Containing carbon dioxide gas under pressure, especially pertaining to beverages, as natural mineral water or man-made drinks.

carbonic acid n
koolzuur diwaterstofcarbonaat
A weak unstable acid, H2CO3, known only in solution, and as carbonate salts; it is present in carbonated drinks, and sparkling wine, but decomposes to form carbon dioxide and water.

carboxylic adj
carbon-
(organic chemistry) Of, or relating to the carboxyl functional group.

carboxylic acid carboxylic acids n
carbonzuur
(organic chemistry) Any of a class of organic compounds containing a carboxyl functional group.

carbuncle /ˈkɑɹˌbʌŋ.kl̩/ /ˈkɑː.bʌŋ.kl̩/ carbuncles n
karbonkel
(archaic) A deep-red or fiery colored garnet or other dark red precious stone, especially when cut cabochon.
(pathology) An abscess larger than a boil, usually with one or more openings draining pus onto the skin. It is usually caused by staphylococcal infection.

carburetor /ˈkɑɹb(j)əˌɹeɪtɚ/ /ˈkɑːb(j)əˌɹɛtə/ carburetors n
carburateur carburator
(US, Canada) A device in an internal combustion engine where fuel is vaporized and mixed with air prior to ignition. [from 1890s]

carcass /ˈkɑɹkəs/ /ˈkɑːkəs/ carcasses n
karkas kreng aas kadaver
The body of a dead animal.
The body of a dead human, a corpse.

carcinogen /kɑɹˈsɪnəd͡ʒən/ carcinogens n
carcinogeen kankerverwekkende stof
A substance or agent that can cause cancer.

carcinogenic /ˌkɑː(ɹ)sɪnəˈd͡ʒɛnɪk/ more carcinogenic most carcinogenic adj
kankerverwekkend
Causing or tending to cause cancer.

carcinoma /-sə-/ /ˌkɑɹsɪnoʊˈmɑtə/ /ˌkɑɹsɪˈnoʊmə/ /ˌkɑɹsɪˈnoʊmətə/ /ˌkɑːsnəʊˈmɑːtə/ /ˌkɑːsnˈəʊmə/ /ˌkɑːsnˈəʊmətə/ /ˌkɑːsɪnəʊˈmɑːtə/ /ˌkɑːsɪˈnəʊmə/ /ˌkɑːsɪˈnəʊmətə/ [-ɾə] carcinomas carcinomata n
carcinoom
(countable) An invasive malignant tumour derived from epithelial tissue that tends to metastasize to other areas of the body.

card /kaːd/ /kɐːd/ /kɑɹd/ /kɑːd/ [kʰäːd] [kʰɐːd] [kʰɑɹd] [kʰɑːd] cards n
kaarde
(dated, textiles) A comb- or brush-like device or tool to raise the nap on a fabric.
kaart troef
A resource or argument, used to achieve a purpose. (See play the something card.)
kaardplank kaarde kaardrol
(textiles) A hand-held tool formed similarly to a hairbrush but with bristles of wire or other rigid material. It is used principally with raw cotton, wool, hair, or other natural fibers to prepare these materials for spinning into yarn or thread on a spinning wheel, with a whorl or other hand-held spindle. The card serves to untangle, clean, remove debris from, and lay the fibers straight.
kaart speelkaart
Any flat, normally rectangular piece of stiff paper, plastic, etc.
agenda plan schema
A list of scheduled events or of performers or contestants; chiefly used in professional wrestling.

card /kaːd/ /kɐːd/ /kɑɹd/ /kɑːd/ [kʰäːd] [kʰɐːd] [kʰɑɹd] [kʰɑːd] v
controleren
(transitive, US) To check IDs, especially against a minimum age requirement.
kaarden
(textiles) To use a carding device to disentangle the fibres of wool prior to spinning.

card game card games n
kaartspel
(games) Any of the many games played with playing cards.

cardamom /ˈkɑɹ.də.məm/ /ˈkɑɹ.dəˌmɑm/ /ˈkɑː.də.məm/ /ˈkɑː.də.mən/ cardamoms n
kardemom
The seed of E. cardamomum, used as a medicine and spice, especially in curry powder.
(uncommon, inexact) , the seeds or seed capsules of Aframomum melegueta, of East Africa.

cardboard /ˈkɑɹdbɔɹd/ /ˈkɑːdbɔːd/ cardboards n
karton
A wood-based material resembling heavy paper, used in the manufacture of boxes, cartons and signs.

cardboard box /ˈkɑɹd.bɔɹd bɑks/ /ˈkɑːd.bɔːd bɒks/ cardboard boxes n
kartonnen doos
An industrially prefabricated box made from cardboard, primarily used for packaging goods or materials and often recycled.
A corrugated box.

cardiac arrest cardiac arrests n
hartstilstand
(cardiology, pathology) Sudden and complete cessation of the heartbeat resulting in the loss of effective circulation of the blood.

cardinal /ˈkɑɹdnəl/ /ˈkɑɹdɪnəl/ /ˈkɑː.dɪ.nəl/ /ˈkɑːd.nəl/ cardinals n
kardinaal
(Roman Catholic) One of the officials appointed by the pope in the Roman Catholic Church, ranking only below the pope and the patriarchs, constituting the special college which elects the pope. (See Wikipedia article on Catholic cardinals.)
Any of a genus of songbirds of the finch family, Cardinalis.
Any of various related passerine birds of the family Cardinalidae (See Wikipedia article on cardinals) and other similar birds that were once considered to be related.
kardinaalrood
(color) A deep red color, somewhat less vivid than scarlet, the traditional colour of a Catholic cardinal's cassock. (same as cardinal red)
hoofdtelwoord
(math) Short for cardinal number, a number indicating quantity, or the size of a set (e.g., 0, 1, 2, 3). (See Cardinal_number.)

cardinal numeral /ˈkɑɹdɪnəl ˈnumɜɹəl/ /ˈkɑːdɪnəl ˈnjuːməɹəl/ cardinal numerals n
hoofdtelwoord
(grammar) A word used to represent a cardinal number.

cardinal sin cardinal sins n
hoofdzonde
Any of the deadly sins.

cardinalate /ˈkɑː(ɹ)dɪnələt/ cardinalates n
kardinaalschap kardinalaat
The dignity and ecclesiastic office of Roman Catholic cardinal.
kardinalaat
Collective term for the cardinals

cardinality cardinalities n
kardinaliteit
(set theory, of a set) The number of elements a given set contains.

cardio- prefix
cardio-
(anatomy) Relating to the heart.
(anatomy) Relating to the cardia of the stomach.

cardiological more cardiological most cardiological adj
cardiologisch
of or pertaining to cardiology

cardiologist cardiologists n
cardioloog
A physician who specializes in medical problems related to the heart.

cardiology /ˌkɑː(ɹ)diˈɒlədʒi/ cardiologies n
cardiologie
(medicine) The study of the structure, function, and disorders of the heart.

cardiomyopathy cardiomyopathies n
cardiomyopathie
(pathology) The deterioration of the myocardium.

cardiotoxic more cardiotoxic most cardiotoxic adj
cardiotoxisch
chemically damaging to the tissues of the heart

cardoon /kɑː(ɹ)ˈduːn/ cardoons n
kardoen
Cynara cardunculus, a prickly perennial plant related to the artichoke which has leaf stalks eaten as a vegetable.

care /keː/ /kɛə/ /kɛɚ/ /kɪə(ɹ)/ [kʰe(ə̯)ɻ] [kʰɛ(ə̯)ɻ] cares n
zorg
Close attention; concern; responsibility.

care /keː/ /kɛə/ /kɛɚ/ /kɪə(ɹ)/ [kʰe(ə̯)ɻ] [kʰɛ(ə̯)ɻ] v
geven (om)
(transitive, intransitive) To be concerned (about), to have an interest (in); to feel concern (about).

care of preposition
per adres
(mail) For distribution by (the named intermediary).

career /kəˈɹɪə/ /kəˈɹɪɹ/ careers n
carrière loopbaan
One's calling in life; a person's occupation; one's profession.

career change n
carrièreswitch loopbaanverandering
(This entry is a translation hub.)

career changer n
carrièreswitcher
(This entry is a translation hub.)

carefree /kɛɹˈfɹi/ /ˈkɛəfɹiː/ more carefree most carefree adj
onbekommerd onverschillig
Without cares or worries; free of concern or worries; without difficulty.

careful /ˈkɛ(ə)ɹfəl/ /ˈkɛːfəl/ carefuller carefullest more careful most careful adj
zorgvuldig voorzichtig doortastend grondig behoedzaam omzichtig
Conscientious and painstaking; meticulous.

carefully /ˈkɛɹf(ə)li/ /ˈkɛːf(ə)li/ more carefully most carefully adv
voorzichtig
With care; attentively, circumspectly.

careless /ˈkɛələs/ /ˈkɛəlɪs/ /ˈkɛɹləs/ more careless most careless adj
nalatig achteloos onachtzaam onbedachtzaam onvoorzichtig
Not giving sufficient attention or thought, especially concerning the avoidance of harm or mistakes. [from 16thc.]

carelessness /ˈkɛələsnəs/ /ˈkɛɹləsnəs/ carelessnesses n
onoplettendheid achteloosheid onvoorzichtigheid
Lack of care; the state or quality of being careless.

carer /ˈkɛəɹə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɛɹɚ/ carers n
verzorger
(UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong) Someone who regularly looks after another person, either as a job or often through family responsibilities.

caress /kəˈɹɛs/ caresses n
strelen
An act of endearment; any act or expression of affection; an embracing, or touching, with tenderness. [from 1640s]
A gentle stroking or rubbing.

caress /kəˈɹɛs/ v
liefkozen
(transitive) To touch or kiss lovingly; to fondle.

caretaker /ˈkɛəˌteɪ.kə/ /ˈkɛɹˌteɪ.kɚ/ caretakers n
voogd
Someone who takes care of a person; a parent, carer or other guardian.

caretaking caretakings n
verzorging
The act of taking care or taking charge of something.

carfleet carfleets n
wagenpark wagenvloot
the complete group of cars belonging to an organization

carfree adj
autovrij

cargo /ˈkɑɹɡoʊ/ /ˈkɑːɡəʊ/ cargoes cargos n
vracht lading
Freight carried by a ship, aircraft, or motor vehicle.

cargo bike cargo bikes n
bakfiets transportfiets vélo de fret
A bicycle designed for carrying large or heavy loads.

cargo hold cargo holds n
ruim scheepsruim
(nautical) A hold on a ship (a ship's hold includes the forehold and stern hold), used to store cargo during a voyage.

cargo ship cargo ships n
vrachtschip
A ship that carries cargo.

caribou /ˈkæɹəbu/ caribou caribous n
kariboe
Any of several North American subspecies of the reindeer, Rangifer tarandus.

caricature /kəˈɹɪkət͡ʃɚ/ /kəˈɹɪkət͡ʃʊɚ/ /ˈkæɹɪkətʃə/ /ˈkæɹɪkətʃʊə/ /ˈkɛɹɪkət͡ʃɚ/ /ˈkɛɹɪkət͡ʃʊɚ/ adj
karikatuur
Having the characteristics of a caricature, grotesque.

caricature /kəˈɹɪkət͡ʃɚ/ /kəˈɹɪkət͡ʃʊɚ/ /ˈkæɹɪkətʃə/ /ˈkæɹɪkətʃʊə/ /ˈkɛɹɪkət͡ʃɚ/ /ˈkɛɹɪkət͡ʃʊɚ/ v
karikaturiseren vertekenen
To represent someone in an exaggerated or distorted manner.

caries /ˈkɛ.ɹiz/ /ˈkɛə.ɹiːz/ caries n
cariës gaatjes tandbederf
The progressive destruction of bone or tooth by decay

carillon /kəˈrɪljən/ /ˈkɛɹɪˌlɑn/ carillons n
carillon klokkenspel beiaard
(musical instrument) A set of bells, often in a bell tower, sometimes operated by means of a keyboard (manual or pedal), originating from the Low Countries.

carillonist carillonists n
beiaardier klokkenist klokkenspeler
One who plays the carillon.

caring /ˈkɛə.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈkɛɹ.ɪŋ/ more caring most caring adj
zorgzaam
(of a person) Kind, sensitive, or empathetic.

carmeltazite n
carmeltaziet
(mineral) A rare oxide mineral discovered in 2019, with the chemical formula ZrAl2Ti4O11.

carmine adj
karmijnen karmijnrood karmozijnen karmozijnrood
Of the purplish red colour shade carmine.

carmine carmines n
karmijn karmijnrood karmozijnrood
A purplish-red colour, resembling that pigment.

carnage /ˈkɑɹ.nɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkɑː.nɪdʒ/ carnages n
bloedbad
Death and destruction.

carnal knowledge n
gemeenschap
(archaic, chiefly, legal) Sexual intercourse.

carnation /kɑɹˈneɪ.ʃən/ /kɑːˈneɪ.ʃən/ adj
carnatie vleeskleurig
Of a rosy pink or red colour.

carnation /kɑɹˈneɪ.ʃən/ /kɑːˈneɪ.ʃən/ carnations n
anjer anjelier genoffel
(botany) A type of Eurasian plant widely cultivated for its flowers.
anjer anjelier
The type of flower they bear, originally flesh-coloured, but since hybridizing found in a variety of colours.
carnatie vleeskleur
A rosy pink colour

carnauba carnaubas n
carnaubawas
A Brazilian palm tree having waxy, fan-shaped leaves and toothed leafstalks, Copernicia prunifera.
(uncountable) The hard wax obtained from the leaves of this plant and used especially in polishes.

carnelian /kɑɹˈnil.jən/ carnelians n
carneool
(mineral) A hard, reddish brown chalcedony used in jewelry

carnival /kɑɹnəˈvɑl/ /ˈkaːnɪvəl/ /ˈkɑɹnɪvəl/ /ˈkɑːnɪvəl/ [ˈkaːnɪvl̩] [ˈkɑɹnɪvl̩] [ˈkɑːnɪvl̩] carnivals n
carnaval
Any of a number of festivals held just before the beginning of Lent.
A festive occasion marked by parades and sometimes special foods and other entertainment.

carnivore /ˈkaː.nɪ.voː/ /ˈkɑɹ.nɪ.vɔɹ/ /ˈkɑː.nɪ.vɔː/ carnivores n
vleeseter carnivoor
An organism that feeds chiefly on animals; an animal that feeds on meat as the main part of its diet.
roofdier
(zoology) A mammal belonging to the order Carnivora.
vleeseter
(informal) A person who is not a vegetarian.

carnivorous /kaːˈnɪv.ə.ɹəs/ /kɑɹˈnɪv.ə.ɹəs/ /kɑːˈnɪv.ə.ɹəs/ more carnivorous most carnivorous adj
carnivoor vleesetend
Predatory or flesh-eating.

carny /ˈkɑː(ɹ)ni/ carnies n
kermisklant
(informal, countable) A person who works in a carnival (often one who uses exaggerated showmanship or fraud).

carnyx /ˈkɑɹnəˌsiz/ /ˈkɑɹnɪks/ /ˈkɑːnɪks/ /ˈkɑːnɪsiːz/ carnyces carnyxes n
carnyx
(brass instrument, historical) A bronze wind instrument used by Iron Age Celts (c. 200 B.C.E. – 200 C.E.) as a type of battle trumpet; held vertically when played, it was shaped like an elongated S with a mouthpiece at the lower end and a bell (often resembling an animal with an open mouth) at the upper end.

carob /ˈkæɹəb/ carobs n
johannesbroodboom
An evergreen shrub or tree, Ceratonia siliqua, native to the Mediterranean region.
johannesbrood
The fruit of that tree.

carotene carotenes n
caroteen
(organic chemistry) A class of tetraterpene plant pigments; they vary in colour from yellow, through orange to red, this colour originating in a chain of alternating single and double bonds.

carotid /kəˈɹɑt.ɪd/ /kəˈɹɒt.ɪd/ carotids n
halsslagader
(anatomy) Either of the two main arteries that supply blood to the head of which the left in humans arises from the arch of the aorta and the right by bifurcation of the brachiocephalic artery with each passing up the side of the neck and dividing opposite the upper border of the thyroid cartilage into an external branch supplying the face, tongue, and external parts of the head and an internal branch supplying the brain, eye, and other internal parts of the head.

carousel /ˈkæɹəsɛl/ /ˌkærəˈsɛl/ /ˌkærəˈzɛl/ carousels n
bagageband
A continuously revolving device for item delivery.

carp /ˈkɑɹp/ /ˈkɑːp/ carp carps n
karper
Any of various freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae; specifically the common carp, Cyprinus carpio.

carp bream carp breams n
brasem
A species of freshwater bream, Abramis brama.

carpal tunnel carpal tunnels n
Carpaletunnel
(anatomy) A fibro-osseous passageway on the palmar side of the wrist that connects the distal forearm to the middle compartment of the deep plane of the palm.

carpal tunnel syndrome n
Carpaletunnelsyndroom
(neurology) form of repetitive stress injury caused by compression of the median nerve travelling through the carpal tunnel.

carpe diem /ˌkɑɹ.peɪ ˈdi.əm/ /ˌkɑɹ.pi ˈdaɪ.ɛm/ /ˌkɑː.peɪ ˈdiː.əm/ /ˌkɑː.piː ˈdaɪ.ɛm/ proverb
pluk de dag
Enjoy the present, make the most of today, (common mistranslation) seize the day.

carpel /ˈkɑː(ɹ)pəl/ carpels n
vruchtblad
(botany) A constituent part of a flower pistil - the individual female reproductive organs in a flower. A carpel is composed of an ovary, a style, and a stigma, although some flowers have carpels without a distinct style. In origin, carpels are leaves (megasporophylls) that have evolved to enclose the ovules. A pistil may be composed of a single carpel or of several carpels fused together.

carpenter /ˈkɑɹpəntɚ/, /ˈkɑɹpəndɚ/ /ˈkɑː.pən.tə/ carpenters n
timmerman timmervrouw timmeraar
A person skilled at carpentry, the trade of cutting and joining timber in order to construct buildings or other structures.
(nautical) A senior rating in ships responsible for all the woodwork onboard; in the days of sail, a warrant officer responsible for the hull, masts, spars and boats of a ship, and whose responsibility was to sound the well to see if the ship was making water.
(zoology) A carpenter bee.

carpenter bee carpenter bees n
houtbij
A bee of the subfamily Xylocopinae, that burrows in dead wood.

carpenter's pencil carpenters' pencils n
timmermanspotlood
(woodworking, carpentry) A pencil specifically designed for the requirements of a carpenter: oval shape makes it less likely to roll away, thick graphite facilitates drawing on rough surfaces and the red colour makes it easy to find when dropped among construction debris.

carpenter's square carpenter's squares n
winkelhaak
A tool used to measure out right angles.

carpet /ˈkɑɹpət/ /ˈkɑː(ɹ)pɪt/ carpets n
tapijt vloerkleed
A fabric used as a complete floor covering.
tapijt
(figuratively) Any surface or cover resembling a carpet or fulfilling its function.

carpet /ˈkɑɹpət/ /ˈkɑː(ɹ)pɪt/ v
leggen tapijt vloerkleed
To lay carpet, or to have carpet installed, in an area.
bedekken tapijt
(transitive) To substantially cover something, as a carpet does; to blanket something.

carpet beater /ˌkɑːpɪtˈbiːtə/ carpet beaters n
mattenklopper
A tool for beating dust out of carpets, cushions, etc., used in housecleaning before the invention of the vacuum cleaner.

carpet bombing carpet bombings n
tapijtbombardement
Large area bombardment done in a progressive manner to inflict damage in every part of a selected area of land.

carpet shark carpet sharks n
bakerhaai
A shark of the order Orectolobiformes.

carpet sweeper carpet sweepers n
rolveger
A mechanical (not electric) device for cleaning carpets by means of a rotating brush.

carpus /ˈkɑɹ.pəs/ /ˈkɑː.pəs/ carpi n
handwortelbeen
(skeleton) The group of bones that make up the wrist.

carrack carracks n
kraak
(historical) A large European sailing vessel of the 14th to 17th centuries similar to a caravel but square-rigged on the foremast and mainmast and lateen-rigged on the mizzenmast.

carriage /ˈkæɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkɛɹɪd͡ʒ/ carriages n
koets
A (mostly four-wheeled) lighter vehicle chiefly designed to transport people, generally drawn by horse power.

carriage return carriage returns n
wagenterugloop
On a typewriter or computer printer, the action that returns it to the beginning of the next line.

carriageway carriageways n
rijweg rijbaan
(UK, Ireland, Hong Kong) The part of a road that carries traffic.

carrier /ˈkæ.ɹɪ.ə/ /ˈkæ.ɹɪ.ɚ/ /ˈkɛ-/ carriers n
drager
A person or object that carries someone or something else.
(genetics, pathology) A person or other organism that has a genetic trait, mutation or infection liable to cause a disease, but displays no symptoms.
vervoerder
A person or company in the business of shipping freight.

carrier pigeon carrier pigeons n
postduif
A domestic pigeon which transports attached messages or very small parcels from the place where it is released to a familiar destination.

carrier wave /ˈkæ.ɹɪ.ə weɪv/ /ˈkæ.ɹɪ.ɚ weɪv/ /ˈkɛ-/ carrier waves n
draaggolf
(physics) A wave that can be modulated, either in amplitude, frequency, or phase, to carry or transmit images, music, speech, or other signals.

carrion /ˈkæ.ɹi.ən/ /ˈkæɹ.ən/ carrions n
kreng kadaver aas karkas
(mostly, uncountable) Dead flesh; carcasses.

carrion crow carrion crows n
zwarte kraai
The common European black crow Corvus corone.

carrot /ˈkæɹ.ət/ /ˈkɛɹ.ət/ carrots n
wortel peen
A vegetable with a nutritious, juicy, sweet root that is often orange in colour, Daucus carota, especially the subspecies sativus in the family Apiaceae.

carrot cake carrot cakes n
worteltaart
A sweet cake, often iced, containing grated carrot.

carry /ˈkeɹ.i/ /ˈkæɹ.i/ /ˈkæɹ.ɪ/ /ˈkɛɹ.i/ carries n
greep
A manner of transporting or lifting something; the grip or position in which something is carried.
overdracht
(computing) The bit or digit that is carried in an addition operation.

carry /ˈkeɹ.i/ /ˈkæɹ.i/ /ˈkæɹ.ɪ/ /ˈkɛɹ.i/ v
dragen
(transitive) To lift (something) and take it to another place; to transport (something) by lifting.
beschikbaar hebben ter beschikking hebben
(transitive) To stock or supply (something); to have in store.
onthouden overdragen overnemen
(transitive, arithmetic) In an addition, to transfer the quantity in excess of what is countable in the units in a column to the column immediately to the left in order to be added there.
dragen te horen zijn
(intransitive) To be transmitted; to travel.

carry coals to Newcastle v
uilen naar Athene dragen water naar de zee dragen
(idiomatic) To do something that is unneeded or redundant.

carry out v
uitvoeren
(transitive) To execute or perform; to put into operation; to do.

carry-on carry-ons n
handbagage
That luggage or baggage which is taken onto an airplane (or a ferry, etc.) with a passenger, rather than checked.

carrying pole carrying poles n
draagstok pikolan
A yoke of wood or bamboo, used by people to carry a load.

carsick more carsick most carsick adj
wagenziek
Dizzy or feeling nauseated due to riding in a vehicle; suffering from motion sickness.

carsickness /ˈkɑː(ɹ)ˌsɪk.nəs/ n
wagenziekte
Motion sickness caused by riding in a motor car.

cart /kɑɹt/ /kɑːt/ carts n
kar wagen
A small, open, wheeled vehicle, drawn or pushed by a person or animal, more often used for transporting goods than passengers.
kart
A small motor vehicle resembling a car; a go-cart.

carte blanche /kɑɹtˈblɑnʃ/ cartes blanches n
carte blanche
Unlimited discretionary power to act; unrestricted authority.

cartel /kɑɹˈtɛl/ /kɑːˈtɛl/ cartels n
kartel
(economics) A group of businesses or nations that collude to limit competition within an industry or market.
(historical, politics) A combination of political groups (notably parties) for common action.

cartilage /ˈkɑɹ.təl.ɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkɑɹt.lɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkɑː.tɪl.ɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkɑːt.lɪd͡ʒ/ cartilages n
kraakbeen
(skeleton, uncountable) A usually translucent and somewhat elastic, dense, nonvascular connective tissue found in various forms in the larynx and respiratory tract, in structures such as the external ear, and in the articulating surfaces of joints. It composes most of the skeleton of vertebrate embryos, being replaced by bone during ossification in the higher vertebrates.

cartographer cartographers n
cartograaf
One who makes maps or charts.

cartographic /ˌkɑɹ.təˈɡɹæf.ɪk/ /ˌkɑː.təʊˈɡɹæf.ɪk/ adj
cartografisch
Of or pertaining to the making of maps.

cartography /kɐɹˈtɒɡɹəfi/ /kɐː(ɹ)ˈtɔɡɹɘfɪi̯/ /kɐː(ɹ)ˈtɔɡɹəfɪi̯/ /kɑɹˈtɑɡɹəfi/ /kɑːˈtɒɡɹəfi/ cartographies n
cartografie
(uncountable) The creation of charts and maps based on the layout of a territory's geography. [from 19th c.]

cartomancer cartomancers n
kaartlegger kaartlegster
One who practices cartomancy; a fortuneteller who uses cards.

cartomancy n
cartomancie kaartleggen
Fortune-telling using cards, as in tarot and Lenormand.

carton /ˈkɑɹtn̩/ /ˈkɑːtn̩/ /ˈkɑːtən/ [ˈkʰɑɹʔn̩] cartons n
karton
An inexpensive, disposable box-like container fashioned from either paper, paper with wax-covering (wax paper), or other lightweight material.
slof
A pack of cigarettes, usually ten, wrapped in cellophane or packed in a light cardboard box.

cartoon /kɑɹˈtuːn/ /kɑːˈtuːn/ cartoons n
tekenfilm
(animation) An animated piece of film which is often but not exclusively humorous.

cartoonist cartoonists n
striptekenaar striptekenares
(comics) One who creates a cartoon or strip cartoon.

cartridge /ˈkɑɹtɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkɑːtɹɪdʒ/ cartridges n
patroon
(firearms) The package consisting of the bullet, primer, and casing containing gunpowder; a round of ammunition.
patroon inktpatroon
(computing) A vessel which contains the ink or toner for a computer printer and can be easily replaced with another.

cartulary /ˈkɑːtjuləɹɪ/ cartularies n
cartularium chartularium
A collection of original documents bound in one volume.

cartwheel /ˈkɑɹtˌwil/ /ˈkɑːtˌwiːl/ cartwheels n
wagenwiel
The literal wheel of a cart.
radslag
A gymnastic maneuver whereby the gymnast rotates to one side or the other while keeping arms and legs outstretched, spinning for one or more revolutions.

carve /kɑɹv/ /kɑːv/ v
snijden
To shape to sculptural effect; to produce (a work) by cutting, or to cut (a material) into a finished work, especially with cuts that are curved rather than only straight slices.
To lay out; to contrive; to design; to plan.

caryatid /ˌkæɹiˈætɪd/ /ˌkɛəɹiˈætɪd/ caryatides caryatids n
kariatide
A sculpted female figure serving as an architectural support taking the place of a column or a pillar supporting an entablature on her head.

caryopsis caryopses caryopsides n
graanvrucht
(botany) A type of fruit in which the fruit skin is stuck to the seed coat; especially the grain of a cereal.

cascade /kæsˈkeɪd/ cascades n
waterval
A waterfall or series of small waterfalls.

case /keɪs/ cases n
geval naamval
An actual event, situation, or fact.
(academia) An instance or event as a topic of study.
kist
A box that contains or can contain a number of identical items of manufacture.
hulsel
A box, sheath, or covering generally.
tas
A piece of luggage that can be used to transport an apparatus such as a sewing machine.
rechtszaak proces
(legal) A legal proceeding; a lawsuit or prosecution.
valies
A suitcase.
uitstalraam vitrine
A piece of furniture, constructed partially of transparent glass or plastic, within which items can be displayed.
omhulsel
The outer covering or framework of a piece of apparatus such as a computer.
kast
(typography, by extension) The nature of a piece of alphabetic type, whether a “capital” (upper case) or “small” (lower case) letter.

case insensitive adj
hoofdletterongevoelig
(computer science) Treating or interpreting upper- and lowercase letters as being the same.

case law case laws n
jurisprudentie rechtspraak rechtersrecht
Law developed by judges through court decisions and opinions, as distinct from statute and other legislation.

case sensitive more case sensitive most case sensitive adj
hoofdlettergevoelig
(computer science) Distinguishing upper- and lower-case letters. Often used in computer science to indicate a distinction is made in comparison or equality of letters based on case. For example, a case-sensitive password will not recognize "Password" and "password" as the same, but a case insensitive comparison would.

casemate casemates n
kazemat
(military) A bombproof chamber, usually of masonry, in which cannon may be placed, to be fired through embrasures; or one capable of being used as a magazine, or for quartering troops.

cash /kæʃ/ cashes n
cash contanten geld baar
(uncountable) Money in the form of notes/bills and coins, as opposed to cheques/checks or electronic transactions.

cash /kæʃ/ v
innen
(transitive) To exchange (a check/cheque) for money in the form of notes/bills.

cash cow cash cows n
melkkoe
(business) A product, service, or enterprise that generates ongoing, high net free cash flows.
(by extension) Someone or something which is a dependable source of appreciable amounts of money.

cash crop cash crops n
exportgewas handelsgewas uitvoergewas
(agriculture) A crop that is grown for sale rather than for personal food or for feeding to livestock.

cash desk cash desks n
kassa
A place in a restaurant, bar, or shop etc, typically containing a cash register, where a customer can pay the bill.

cash register cash registers n
kassa
A machine that tabulates the amount of sales transactions, makes a permanent and cumulative record of them, and has a drawer in which cash can be kept.

cashbook cashbooks n
kasboek
A book used to record amounts of money received or paid out.

cashbox cashboxes n
kluisje
A box for holding cash.

cashew /kəˈʃuː/ /ˈkæʃjuː/ /ˈkæʃuː/ cashews n
cashew cachou
A tree, Anacardium occidentale, native to northeastern Brazil, now widely grown in tropical climates for its cashew nuts and cashew apples.

cashew nut cashew nuts n
cashewnoot
The seed of the cashew tree, often viewed as a nut in the culinary sense.

cashier /kaˈʃɪə/ /ˈkaʃɪə/ cashiers n
kassier caissière
One who works at a till or receives payments.

cashier /kəˈʃɪə/ v
ontslaan
(transitive, now, _, rare) To dismiss (someone, especially military personnel) from service.

casino /kæˈsinoʊ/ /kəˈsinoʊ/ casini casinoes casinos n
speelhuis casino
A public building or room for gambling.

cask /kæsk/ /kɑːsk/ casks n
ton vat
A large barrel for the storage of liquid, especially of alcoholic drinks.

cassation /kæˈseɪʃən/ cassations n
cassatie verbreking
The abrogation of a law by a higher authority; annulment.

cassava /kəˈsɑːvə/ cassavas n
cassave
Manioc (Manihot esculenta), a tropical plant which is the source of tapioca.

casserole /ˈkæs.əˌɹoʊl/ casseroles n
ovenschotel
(countable) A dish of glass or earthenware, with a lid, in which food is baked and sometimes served.
Food, such as a stew, cooked in such a dish.

cassette /kæˈsɛt/ /kəˈsɛt/ cassettes n
cassette
A small flat case containing magnetic tape on two reels, used to record and play back audio and video material.
(cycling) A set of sprockets mounted onto a splined shaft on the freehub.

cassette player cassette players n
cassettespeler
A device capable of playing prerecorded cassette tapes

cassette recorder cassette recorders n
cassetterecorder
A tape recorder that records on cassette tapes

cassette tape cassette tapes n
cassetteband
A magnetic tape in a cassette, used to record and play audio or video.

cassock /ˈkasək/ /ˈkæsək/ cassocks n
kazuifel
An item of clerical clothing: a long, sheath-like, close-fitting, ankle-length robe worn by clergy members of some Christian denominations. [from 17th c.]

cassowary /ˈkæs.ə.ˌwɛɹ.i/ cassowaries n
kasuaris
A large flightless bird of the genus Casuarius that is native to Australia and New Guinea, has a characteristic bony crest on its head, and can be very dangerous.

cast /kast/ /kæst/ /kɑːst/ casts n
bezetting cast rolbezetting rolverdeling
The collective group of actors performing a play or production together. Contrasted with crew.
casten casting rolverdeling
The casting procedure.
afgietsel
An object made in a mould.
gips spalk
A supportive and immobilising device used to help mend broken bones.
mal vorm
The mould used to make cast objects.
blik zijwaartse
A squint.
schijn
Visual appearance.

cast /kast/ /kæst/ /kɑːst/ v
afweren afwerpen neergooien werpen
To throw down or aside. [from 15th c.]
peilen
(nautical) To heave the lead and line in order to ascertain the depth of water.
een geven rol toewijzen
(transitive) To assign a role in a play or performance to (an actor).
gooien werpen afweren afwerpen neergooien smijten
To turn (the balance or scale); to overbalance; hence, to make preponderate; to decide.
uitbrengen uitspreken
To perform, bring forth (a magical spell or enchantment).
gieten
To shape (molten metal etc.) by pouring into a mould; to make (an object) in such a way. [from 15th c.]
casten omzetten uitgooien
(nautical) To bring the bows of a sailing ship on to the required tack just as the anchor is weighed by use of the headsail; to bring (a ship) round. [from 18th c.]

cast aspersions v
met modder gooien naar
(idiomatic) To make damaging or spiteful remarks.

cast in concrete adj
in beton gegoten
(postpositive, idiomatic) solidly established, very difficult to alter

cast iron cast irons n
gietijzer
A hard and brittle, but strong, alloy of iron, carbon, and silicon, formed by casting in a mould.

cast net cast nets n
werpnet
a (usually weighted) fishing net that is thrown and then pulled back via an attached line

cast off v
trossen los
(ambitransitive, nautical) To let go (a cable or rope securing a vessel to a buoy, wharf, etc.) so that the vessel may make way.
afkanten
(intransitive, knitting) To finish the last row of knitted stitches and remove them securely from the needle.

cast out v
verdrijven verjagen

cast out nines v
negenproef
(arithmetic) To apply a procedure for verifying whether an arithmetic operation is probably correct or certainly incorrect using modulo characteristics of the digit 9.

cast pearls before swine v
parels voor de zwijnen paarlen voor de zwijnen werpen

cast the first stone v
werpe de eerste steen
(idiomatic) To act self-righteously in accusing another person, believing oneself to be blameless.

castanet /ˌkæs.tə.ˈnɛt/ castanets n
castagnet castagnetten
(musical instruments, chiefly, in the plural) A single handheld percussion instrument consisting of a pair of concave shells or shell-shaped parts joined on one edge by string.

castaway /ˈkæs.tə.weɪ/ /ˈkæstəweɪ/ /ˈkɑːstəweɪ/ castaways n
schipbreukeling
(nautical) A shipwrecked sailor.
uitgestotene
An outcast; someone cast out of a group or society.

caste /kæst/ /kɑːst/ castes n
kaste
Any of the hereditary social classes and subclasses of South Asian societies.

castellany castellanies n
kasselrij

casting /ˈkastɪŋ/ /ˈkæstɪŋ/ /ˈkɑːstɪŋ/ /ˈkɛəstɪŋ/ castings n
auditie
The act or process of selecting actors, singers, dancers, models, etc.
(hunting) Of hounds, the act of spreading out and searching for a scent.
gieting
A manufacturing process using a mold.

castle /kæsl̩/ /kɑːsl̩/ /ˈkæsəl/ /ˈkɑːsəl/ castles n
burcht kasteel slot fort
A large residential building or compound that is fortified and contains many defences; in previous ages often inhabited by a nobleman or king. Also, a house or mansion with some of the architectural features of medieval castles.

castle /kæsl̩/ /kɑːsl̩/ /ˈkæsəl/ /ˈkɑːsəl/ v
rokeren
(usually, _, intransitive, shogi) To create a similar defensive position in Japanese chess through several moves.

castle in the air /ˈkæs(ə)l ɪn ði ˈɛəɹ/ /ˈkɑːs(ə)l ɪn ðiː ˈɛə/ castles in the air n
luchtkasteel
(idiomatic) A desire, idea, or plan that is unlikely to ever be realized; a visionary project or scheme; a daydream, an idle fancy, a near impossibility. [from mid 16th c.]

castling /ˈkæsəlɪŋ/ /ˈkɑːsəlɪŋ/ castlings n
rokade
(chess) A move in which the king moves two squares towards a rook, and the rook moves to the other side of the king; the action of the verb to castle.

castor bean tick castor bean ticks n
schapenteek
The tick Ixodes ricinus.

castor oil plant castor oil plants n
wonderboom wonderolieboom
A plant of the species Ricinus communis, used in the production of castor oil and of the poison ricin.

castoreum castoreums n
bevergeil castoreum
The bitter exudate of the castor sacs of mature beavers.

castrate /kæsˈtɹeɪt/ /ˈkæs.tɹeɪt/ v
castreren
(transitive) To remove the testicles of a person or animal.

castration /kæˈstɹeɪʃən/ castrations n
castratie
(surgery) The act of removing the testicles.

castrato /kæsˈtɹɑː.təʊ/ adj
gecastreerd
(literally) Castrated; especially castrated prepubescently.

castrato /kæsˈtɹɑː.təʊ/ castrati castratos n
castraat gecastreerde
A male who has been castrated, especially a male whose testicles have been removed before puberty in order to retain his boyish voice.
castraat castraatzanger castrato
A male soprano or alto voice produced by castration of the treble singer before puberty, intended to conserve his voice; the singer.

casual /-uːæl/ /ˈkazjuːəl/ /ˈkaʒ(uː)əl/ /ˈkaʒjuːəl/ /ˈkæʒ(u)əl/ /ˈkæʒwəl/ /ˈkɛʒ(ʉː)əl/ more casual most casual adj
achteloos
Careless.

casualty /ˈkaʒjʊəlti/ /ˈkæʒjʊəlti/ casualties n
spoedgevallen
slachtoffer
(military) A person in military service who becomes unavailable for duty, for any reason (notably death, injury, illness, capture, or desertion).

casualwear n
vrijetijdskleding
Clothing for non-formal occasions.

cat /kat/ /kæt/ [kʰæt] [kʰæt̚] cats n
kat felien katachtige
An animal of the family Felidae:
Any similar animal of the family Felidae, which includes lions, tigers, bobcats, leopards, cougars, cheetahs, caracals, lynxes, and other such non-domesticated species.
kat poes kater huiskat
A domesticated species (Felis catus) of feline animal, commonly kept as a house pet. [from 8thc.]
kat schildpad
(historical) A wheeled shelter, used in the Middle Ages as a siege weapon to allow assailants to approach enemy defences.

cat and mouse n
kat-en-muisspel
A relationship in which two parties closely monitor and challenge one another in a suspicious or self-protective manner, often because each party is attempting to gain an advantage over the other.

cat burglar /kæt ˈbɜːɡlə/ /ˈkæt ˌbɝɡlɚ/ cat burglars n
geveltoerist
A particularly stealthy burglar, especially one who gains undetected entry through the use of agility.

cat flap cat flaps n
kattenluikje kattengat
Small hinged panel, usually cut into a door, with an opening just big enough for a cat to enter.

cat food cat foods n
kattenvoer
A type of food specially formulated for the feeding of cats, typically composed of processed grain and meat byproducts as dry food or canned fish or meat as wet food.

cat got someone's tongue phraseologicalUnit
ben je je tong verloren?
(idiomatic, humorous) Why is someone not saying anything?

cat's claw cat's claws n
kattenklauw
Uncaria guianensis, a plant species found in Guyana

cat's ear n
biggenkruid

cat's eye cats' eyes n
kattenoog
(countable, British, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia , usually, _, in the plural) A retroreflective device placed on a road surface as a marking that can be seen even at night.

cat-o'-nine-tails cats-o'-nine-tails n
kat met negen staarten
(nautical) A scourge (multi-tail whip) having nine, often knotted, whipcords, formerly used for flogging as naval punishment.

cataclysmic more cataclysmic most cataclysmic adj
cataclystisch
Of or pertaining to a cataclysm; causing great destruction or upheaval; catastrophic.

catacomb /ˈkætəkoʊm/ /ˈkætəkuːm/ /ˈkætəkəʊm/ catacombs n
catacombe
(often plural) An underground system of tunnels and chambers with recesses for graves, used (in former times) as a cemetery; a tunnel system used for burying the dead, as in Paris or Ancient Rome.

catalepsy catalepsies n
catalepsie katalepsie
(pathology) A severe bodily condition, described in psychiatric pathology, marked by sudden rigidity, fixation of posture, and loss of contact with environmental conditions.

catalogue /ˈkæt.əˌlɑɡ/ /ˈkæt.əˌlɒɡ/ /ˈkæt.əˌlɔɡ/ catalogues n
bibliotheekcatalogus
A list of all the publications in a library; a library catalogue.
catalogus cataloog
A systematic list of books, names, pictures, etc.
catalogus cataloog inventaris
(music) A complete list of a recording artist's or a composer's songs.

catalogue /ˈkæt.əˌlɑɡ/ /ˈkæt.əˌlɒɡ/ /ˈkæt.əˌlɔɡ/ v
catalogiseren
To put into a catalogue.
To make a catalogue of.
To add items (e.g. books) to an existing catalogue.

catalyst /ˈkæt.ə.lɪst/ /ˈkæt.əl.ɪst/ catalysts n
katalysator
(chemistry) A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process.

catalyze /ˈkætəˌlaɪz/ v
katalyseren
(transitive) To bring about the catalysis of a chemical reaction.

cataphract /ˈkætəfɹækt/ /ˈkætəˌfɹækt/ [ˈkæɾə-] cataphracts n
katafrakt
(military, historical) Defensive armour covering the entire body of a soldier and often the soldier's horse as well, especially the linked mail or scale armour of some eastern nations.
(military, historical) A soldier (especially a horseman) covered with a cataphract (etymology 1, sense 1).

catapult /ˈkæ.tə.pʌlt/ catapults n
katapult
A device or weapon for throwing or launching large objects.

cataract /ˈkætəɹækt/ cataracts n
cataract waterval
A large waterfall; steep rapids in a river.
stortvloed
A flood of water.
(figuratively) An overwhelming downpour or rush.
cataract grijze staar
(pathology) A clouding of the lens in the eye leading to a decrease in vision.

catarrh /kəˈtɑɹ/ catarrhs n
catarre slijmvliesontsteking
(pathology) Inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nose and throat.

catastrophe /kəˈtæstɹəfi/ catastrophes n
ramp catastrofe onheil
Any large and disastrous event of great significance.

catastrophic /kætəˈstɹɒfɪk/ more catastrophic most catastrophic adj
catastrofisch
Of or pertaining to a catastrophe.
catastrofaal rampzalig
Disastrous; ruinous.

catatonia /kætəˈtoʊniə/ catatonias n
catatonie
A severe psychiatric condition, often associated with schizophrenia, characterized by a tendency to remain in a rigid state of stupor for long periods which give way to short periods of extreme agitation.

catatonic /kæ.təˈtɑn.ɪk/ /kæ.təˈtɒn.ɪk/ more catatonic most catatonic adj
catatonisch
(medicine) Of, relating to, or suffering from catatonia; having a tendency to remain in a rigid state of stupor for long periods which give way to short periods of extreme agitation.

catcall /ˈkætkɔl/ catcalls n
boegeroep fluitconcert
A shout or whistle expressing dislike, especially from a crowd or audience; a jeer, a boo.

catch /kæt͡ʃ/ /kɑt͡ʃ/ /kɛt͡ʃ/ catches n
vangst
(countable) Something which is captured or caught.
(countable, colloquial, by extension) A find, in particular a boyfriend or girlfriend or prospective spouse.
haak
(countable) A stopping mechanism, especially a clasp which stops something from opening.
struikelblok valstrik
(countable, sometimes, _, noun adjunct) A concealed difficulty, especially in a deal or negotiation.
opvangen vangen
(countable, cricket, baseball) The act of catching a hit ball before it reaches the ground, resulting in an out.

catch /kæt͡ʃ/ /kɑt͡ʃ/ /kɛt͡ʃ/ v
halen
(transitive) To overtake or catch up to; to be in time for. [from 17thc.]
krijgen oplopen
(transitive) To entrap or trip up a person; to deceive. [from 14thc.]
(intransitive) To engage with some mechanism; to stick, to succeed in interacting with something or initiating some process.
(transitive, surfing) To contact a wave in such a way that one can ride it back to shore.
vangen
(transitive) To capture or snare (someone or something which would rather escape). [from 13thc.]
(transitive) To seize or intercept an object moving through the air (or, sometimes, some other medium). [from 16thc.]
grijpen
(transitive, now, rare) To seize (an opportunity) when it occurs. [from 16thc.]
(transitive, informal) To take in; to watch or listen to (an entertainment). [from 20thc.]
begrijpen snappen
(transitive) To grasp mentally: perceive and understand. [from 16thc.]

catch a cold v
kouvatten verkouden worden
(idiomatic) To contract a cold.

catch fire v
vuur vatten
(idiomatic) To become engulfed in flames, to combust.

catch red-handed v
op heterdaad betrappen
(transitive) To discover or capture someone in the act of committing a crime.

catch up v
bijpraten
(transitive) To bring (someone) up to date with the news.

catcher /ˈkæt͡ʃə/ /ˈkæt͡ʃəɹ/ /ˈkɛt͡ʃ-/ catchers n
vanger
Someone or something that catches.
achtervanger catcher
(baseball) The player that squats behind home plate and receives the pitches from the pitcher

catchment area catchment areas n
verzorgingsgebied
(by extension) The area served by a local institution, such as a hospital or school, or by extension, a railway station.

catchment basin catchment basins n
stroomgebied rivierbekken stroombekken
(hydrology) A topographic region in which all water drains to a common outlet.

catchphrase catchphrases n
catchphrase
A repeated expression, often originating in popular culture.

catchy /ˈkæt͡ʃi/ /ˈkɛt͡ʃi/ catchier catchiest adj
aanstekelijk pakkend
(of a tune or phrase) Instantly appealing and memorable.

catechesis catecheses n
catechese
Religious instruction given orally to catechumens.

catechism /ˈkætɪˌkɪzəm/ catechisms n
catechismus
A book, in question and answer form, summarizing the basic principles of Christianity.

catechist catechists n
catecheet catechist

catechize /ˈkatɪkaɪz/ /ˈkætɪkaɪz/ v
langdurig ondervragen
To question at length.

catechumen /ˌkæt.əˈkju.mən/ /ˌkæt.ɪˈkjuː.mɛn/ catechumens n
catechumeen
A convert to Christianity under instruction before baptism; a young or recent Christian preparing for confirmation.

categorically /kæt.əˈɡɒ.ɹɪk.(ə.)li/ more categorically most categorically adv
categorisch
In a categorical manner.

categorization categorizations n
categoriseren
The process of sorting or arranging things into categories or classes.

category /ˈkætəˌɡɔɹi/ /ˈkætɪɡ(ə)ɹi/ /ˈkɛtɘɡ(ɘ)ɹi/ /ˈkɛtɘˌɡoːɹi/ categories n
categorie
A group, often named or numbered, to which items are assigned based on similarity or defined criteria.
(mathematics) A collection of objects, together with a transitively closed collection of composable arrows between them, such that every object has an identity arrow, and such that arrow composition is associative.

catenary /kəˈtiːnəɹi/ /kəˈtɛnəɹi/ /ˈkætəˌnɛɹi/ catenaries n
kettinglijn
(engineering) Any physical cable, rope, chain, or other weight-supporting structure taking such geometric shape, as a suspension cable for a bridge or a power-transmission line or an arch for a bridge or roof.

catenate /kæt.ə.neɪt/ /ˈkæt.ən.eɪt/ v
aaneenrijgen rijgen
To connect things together, especially to form a chain.

catering /ˈkeɪ.tə.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈkeɪ.tɚ.ɪŋ/ /ˈkeɪt(ə)ɹɪŋ/ [ˈkeɪ.ɾɚ.ɪŋ] caterings n
catering
(uncountable, UK, Philippines) The business of providing food and related services; foodservice.

caterpillar /ˈkætəˌpɪlə/ /ˈkætəˌpɪlɚ/ /ˈkætɚˌpɪlɚ/ caterpillars n
rups
The larva of a butterfly or moth; leafworm.
(maths) A set of subtrees of a tree.

caterpillar track caterpillar tracks n
rupsband
A continuous track in the form of a steel or rubber belt fitted instead of wheels to crawlers, bulldozers, excavators, loaders, backhoes, tanks and similar off-road vehicles.

caterwaul /ˈkæt.ə.wɔːl/ /ˈkæt.ɚ.wɑl/ /ˈkæt.ɚ.wɔl/ v
krollen
(intransitive) To cry as cats in heat; to make a harsh, offensive noise.

catfish catfishes n
meerval
The meat of such a fish, popular in the Southern U.S. and Central Europe.
catfish nepprofiel
(internet) Such a fake profile.

catfish v
catfishen
(Internet, slang, transitive) To create and operate a fake online profile to deceive (someone).

cathartic more cathartic most cathartic adj
bevrijdend louterend
Purgative; inducing mental or physical catharsis.

cathedral /kəˈθiː.dɹəl/ cathedrals n
kathedraal
The principal church of an archbishop's/bishop's archdiocese/diocese which contains an episcopal throne.
(loosely or informally) A large or important church building.

catheter /ˈkæθɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈkæθɪtɚ/ catheters n
katheter
(medicine) A small tube inserted into a body cavity to administer a drug, create an opening, distend a passageway, or remove fluid.

cathetus /kəˈθɪ.təs/ /ˈkæ.θɪ.təs/ catheti cathetuses n
rechthoekszijde
(geometry) A line perpendicular to a surface (or line); in particular, either of the sides of a right triangle other than its hypotenuse.

cathode /ˈkæθ.oʊd/ cathodes n
kathode
(electricity) An electrode, of a cell or other electrically polarized device, through which a positive current of electricity flows outwards (and thus, electrons flow inwards). It can have either a negative or a positive voltage with respect to anode of the same polarized device (depending on whether the device is a load or a source, respectively).

cathode ray cathode rays n
kathodestraal
(electricity) A ray consisting of a stream of electrons in a vacuum tube that are emitted by the cathode and accelerated towards the anode by an electric field.

cathode ray tube cathode ray tubes n
beeldbuis kathodestraalbuis
(electronics) A vacuum tube that displays still or moving images (such as for a television), by controlling the direction of a cathode ray emitted towards the front of the tube. The front is coated by a layer of fluorescent material, so that it emits light when struck by the beam.

catholicos /kəˈθɒlɪkəs/ catholicoi catholicoses n
katholikos
(Christianity) A high-ranking bishop or patriarch in certain Eastern Christian traditions.

cation /ˈkætˌaɪ.ɑn/ /ˈkætˌaɪ.ən/ cations n
kation

catkin catkins n
katje
(botany) A type of inflorescence, consisting of an axis with many unisexual apetalous flowers along its sides, as in the willow and poplar.

catnip /ˈkætnɪp/ catnips n
Nepeta kattenkruid
Any of the about 250 species of flowering plant of the genus Nepeta, family Lamiaceae, certain of which are said to have medicinal qualities.
kattenkruid wild kattenkruid
Nepeta cataria and Nepeta grandiflora (and perhaps other species), which are well-known for causing an apparently harmless pheromone-based intoxication among certain cats.

catperson catpeople n
katmens
(fiction) An anthropomorphic feline, or an individual who has characteristics of a cat on an otherwise human body, such as cat ears and a cat tail.

catslaughter n
katmoord
The killing of a cat, the slaughter of cats.

cattail /ˈkæt.teɪl/ cattails n
lisdodde kodde
Any of several perennial herbs, of the genus Typha, that have long flat leaves, and grow in marshy places.

cattish more cattish most cattish adj
katachtig
catlike; in the manner of a cat
kattig
sly and spiteful; marked by malice

cattle /ˈkætəl/ [ˈkʰæt(ə)ɫ] [ˈkʰæɾ(ə)ɫ] n
vee
Certain other livestock, such as sheep, pigs or horses.
beesten rundvee vee
(pejorative, figuratively) People who resemble domesticated bovine animals in behavior or destiny.

cattle egret cattle egrets n
koereiger
A small egret, Bubulcus ibis, of the heron family (Ardeidae)

catty /ˈkæti/ [ˈkʰæɾi] cattier cattiest adj
kattig
(informal, of a person or remark) With subtle hostility in an effort to hurt, annoy, or upset, particularly among women.
(informal) Resembling or characteristic of a cat.

catwalk catwalks n
catwalk platform podium
(fashion) A narrow elevated stage on which models parade.

caucus /ˈkɑ(ː).kəs/ /ˈkɒ(ː).kəs/ /ˈkɔ(ː).kəs/ /ˈkɔː.kəs/ caucuses caucusses n
fractie verkiezingsbijeenkomst
A grouping of all the members of a legislature from the same party.

caul /kɔːl/ cauls n
helm
The amnion which encloses the foetus before birth, especially that part of it which sometimes shrouds a baby’s head at birth (traditionally considered to be good luck). [from 16th c.]

cauldron /ˈkɔːl.dɹən/ /ˈkəʊl.dɹən/ cauldrons n
ketel
A large bowl-shaped pot used for boiling over an open flame.

cauliflower /ˈkɑl.ɪˌflaʊ.ɚ/ /ˈkɒl.i.flaʊ.ə/ /ˈkɒl.ɪ.flaʊ.ə/ /ˈkɔl.ɪˌflaʊ.ɚ/ cauliflowers n
bloemkool
Brassica oleracea var. botrytis, an annual variety of cabbage, of which the cluster of young flower stalks and buds is eaten as a vegetable.
The edible head or curd of a cauliflower plant.

caulk /kælk/ /kɑk/ /kɔk/ /kɔːk/ v
breeuwen kalefateren kalfaten kitten
To apply caulking to joints, cracks, or a juncture of different materials.

caulking caulkings n
kit
A sealing material used to seal joints between heterogeneous materials in many kinds of construction and manufacture.

causal /ˈkɑ.zəl/ /ˈkɔ.zəl/ /ˈkɔː.zəl/ [kʰɒː.z̥əl] [ˈkʰoː.z̥əl] more causal most causal adj
causaal oorzakelijk
of, relating to, or being a cause of something; causing

causal link causal links n
oorzakelijk verband

causalism causalisms n
causalisme
(philosophy) The doctrine that actions have a direct cause, especially that people's actions are caused by their mental state at the time

causality /kɑˈzæl.ɪ.tɪ/ /kɔˈzæl.ɪ.tɪ/ /kɔːˈzæl.ɪ.tɪ/ [kɑˈzæl.ɪ.ɾɪ] [kʰoːˈz̥æl.ɪ.tɪ] [kʰɒːˈz̥æl.ɪ.tɪ] causalities n
causaliteit oorzakelijkheid
The agency of a cause; the action or power of a cause, in producing its effect.

cause /kɔz/ /kɔːz/ /ˈkɑz/ [kʰoːz̥] [kʰɒːz̥] causes n
oorzaak aanleiding reden
(countable, often with of, typically of adverse results) The source of, or reason for, an event or action; that which produces or effects a result.
doel
(countable) A goal, aim or principle, especially one which transcends purely selfish ends.

cause /kɔz/ /kɔːz/ /ˈkɑz/ [kʰoːz̥] [kʰɒːz̥] v
veroorzaken
(transitive) To set off an event or action.
(ditransitive) To actively produce as a result, by means of force or authority.

cause célèbre /-ˈlɛbɹeɪ/ /-ˈlɛbɹə/ /koʊz seɪ.lɛbɹ(ə)/ /kɔz səˈlɛb/ /kɔːz sɛˈlɛbɹ(ə)/ causes célèbres n
cause célèbre
(chiefly, UK) An issue or incident (originally, a legal case) arousing widespread controversy or public debate.

cause of death causes of death n
doodsoorzaak
The official cause of a human death as typically determined by a coroner during an autopsy and included on the deceased's death certificate.

caustic /ˈkɒstɪk/ /ˈkɔːstɪk/ more caustic most caustic adj
bijtend corrosief
Capable of burning, corroding or destroying organic tissue.
schamper scherp streng
(of language, etc.) Sharp, bitter, cutting, biting, and sarcastic in a scathing way.

cauterize /ˈkɔːtəɹaɪz/ [ˈkʰɑɾəɹaɪz] [ˈkʰɔɾəɹaɪz] v
dichtbranden dichtvriezen toebranden toevriezen
(American spelling, Canadian spelling, Oxford) To burn, sear, or freeze tissue using a hot iron, electric current or a caustic agent.

caution /ˈkɑʃ(ə)n/ /ˈkɔʃ(ə)n/ /ˈkɔːʃ(ə)n/ cautions n
waarschuwing
Prudence when faced with, or when expecting to face, danger; care taken in order to avoid risk or harm.
omzichtigheid voorzichtigheid terughoudendheid voorzorg
A careful attention to the probable effects of an act, in order that failure or harm may be avoided.
borg borgsom garantie waarborg
Security; guaranty; bail.

caution /ˈkɑʃ(ə)n/ /ˈkɔʃ(ə)n/ /ˈkɔːʃ(ə)n/ v
waarschuwen manen
(transitive) To warn; to alert, advise that caution is warranted.

cautious /ˈkɔːʃəs/ more cautious most cautious adj
voorzichtig
Using or exercising caution; careful; tentative

cautiously /ˈkɑʃəsli/ /ˈkɔːʃəsli/ more cautiously most cautiously adv
behoedzaam omzichtig
In a cautious manner.

cavalcade /ˈkævəlˌkeɪd/ /ˌkævəlˈkeɪd/ cavalcades n
cavalcade
(collective) A procession of riders, vehicles, ships, etc.
cavalcade paardenstoet ridderstoet ruiteroptocht ruiterstoet
A ceremonial parade.

cavalier /ˌkævəˈlɪɚ/ more cavalier most cavalier adj
afstandelijk onverschillig
Not caring enough about something important.
laatdunkend
High-spirited.
hooghartig misprijzend
Supercilious.

cavalry /ˈkævəlɹi/ cavalries n
cavalerie ruiterij
(military, uncountable) The military arm of service that fights while riding horses.

cave /ˈkeɪvi/ interjection
opgepast
(British, public school slang) look out!; beware!

cave /keɪv/ caves n
grot hol
A large, naturally-occurring cavity formed underground or in the face of a cliff or a hillside.

cave /keɪv/ v
ondermijnen
To hollow out or undermine.

cave bear cave bears n
holenbeer grottenbeer
A large extinct species of bear, †Ursus spelaeus.

cave in v
afkalven
To collapse inward or downward.

cave painting /ˈkeɪv ˈpeɪntɪŋ/ cave paintings n
grotschildering
(uncountable) The activity of applying pigments to the interior surfaces of caves to create images, especially when carried out in prehistoric times.
(uncountable) The paintings resulting from this activity regarded collectively, especially if prehistoric; cave art; (countable) an individual painting of this type.

cave swallow cave swallows n
holenzwaluw

caveat /-æt/ /ˈkeɪ-/ /ˈkæviɑt/ /ˈkævɪæt/ caveats n
waarschuwing
A warning.
uitzondering voorbehoud
A qualification or exemption.

caveat /-æt/ /ˈkeɪ-/ /ˈkæviɑt/ /ˈkævɪæt/ v
waarschuwing
(transitive, regarded by some as, _, nonstandard) To qualify a statement with a caveat or proviso.

caveman cavemen n
holbewoner
An early human or closely related species, popularly held to reside in caves.

cavern /ˈkav.n̩/ /ˈkav.ən/ /ˈkæv.ɚn/ /ˈkæv.ɹən/ caverns n
grot hol krocht
A large cave.

caviar /ˈkæv.iˌɑɹ/ /ˈkæv.iˌɑː/ caviars n
kaviaar
Roe of the sturgeon or of certain other large fish, considered a delicacy.

cavil /ˈkæv.əl/ /ˈkæv.ɪl/ v
chicaneren
(intransitive) To criticise for petty or frivolous reasons.

cavity /ˈkæv.ɪt.i/ [ˈkʰæv.ɨɾ.i] cavities n
gaatje gat
(dentistry) A small or large hole in a tooth caused by caries; often also a soft area adjacent to the hole also affected by caries.

cavity wall cavity walls n
spouwmuur
(construction) A double wall of masonry connected by an air space.

cavort /kəˈvɔɹt/ /kəˈvɔːt/ v
steigeren
(originally, intransitive, of horses) To prance, frolic, gambol.
dartelen ronddollen
(intransitive) To move about carelessly, playfully or boisterously.

caw /kɔː/ caws n
gekras
The harsh cry of a crow.

cease /siːs/ v
ophouden
(formal, intransitive) To stop.
(formal, transitive) To stop doing (something).

cease and desist v
houd op en doe van afstand
(legal) To stop and not resume an action.

cease-fire cease-fires n
staakt-het-vuren vuurstaking wapenstilstand
In warfare, an agreed end to hostilities for a specific purpose. (Typically only temporary).

cedar /ˈsi.dɚ/ /ˈsiː.də/ cedars n
ceder
(countable) A coniferous tree of the genus Cedrus in the family Pinaceae.
ceder cederhout
(uncountable) The aromatic wood from a Cedrus tree, or from any of several not closely related trees.

cedar waxwing cedar waxwings n
cederpestvogel
A medium-sized passerine bird native to North and Central America (Bombycilla cedrorum).

cede /siːd/ v
aftreden opgeven uit de weg gaan
(transitive) To give up; yield to another.

cedilla /səˈdɪlə/ cedillas n
cedille
(orthography) In the spelling of Catalan, French, Portuguese and some other languages, a mark ⟨¸⟩ sometimes placed under the letter c to indicate that it is pronounced /s/ rather than /k/, as in Catalan força, French menaçant, and Portuguese almoço, and also used in various other languages to change the sounds of other letters.

ceiling /ˈsiːlɪŋ/ ceilings n
plafond zoldering
The upper limit of an object or action.
(architecture) The overhead interior surface that covers the upper limits of a room.

ceiling fan ceiling fans n
plafondventilator
A fan fixture attached to a ceiling, sometimes with a built-in light.

celadon /ˈsɛlədɒn/ /ˈsɛlədən/ /ˈsɛləˌdɑn/ celadons n
celadon
A pale green colour, possibly tinted with gray.
A pale green Chinese glaze.
A ceramic ware with a pale green glaze.

celebrate /ˈsel.ə.bɹæɪt/ /ˈsɛl.ə.bɹeɪt/ /ˈsɛl.ɪ.bɹeɪt/ v
vieren
(transitive) To extol or honour in a solemn manner.
(transitive) To honour by rites, by ceremonies of joy and respect, or by refraining from ordinary business; to observe duly.
(intransitive) To engage in joyful activity in appreciation of an event.
(transitive) To perform or participate in, as a sacrament or solemn rite; to perform with appropriate rites.

celebrated /ˈsɛl.ɪ.bɹeɪ.tɪd/ more celebrated most celebrated adj
gevierd gevierde
famous or widely praised

celebration /ˌsɛlɪˈbɹeɪʃən/ celebrations n
viering
The formal performance of a solemn rite, such as Christian sacrament.
gedachtenis herdenking viering
The act, process of showing appreciation, gratitude and/or remembrance, notably as a social event.
viering feest festiviteit fuif
A social gathering for entertainment and fun; a party.

celebrity /sɪˈlɛbɹɪti/ celebrities n
beroemdheid
A person who has a high degree of recognition by the general population for his or her success or accomplishments; a famous person. [from 19th c.]

celeriac /səˈlɛəɹiæk/ /səˈlɪəɹiæk/ celeriacs n
knolselderij
A form of celery, Apium graveolens, having an aromatic taproot eaten as a vegetable. [from mid 18th century]

celery /ˈsɛl.ə.ɹi/ /ˈsɛl.ɚ.i/ celeries n
selderij selderie selder
A European herb (Apium graveolens) of the carrot family.
selderij selderie selder bleekselderij
(uncountable) The stalks of this herb eaten as a vegetable.

celestial /səˈlɛs.ti.əl/ /səˈlɛs.t͡ʃəl/ adj
hemels
of or related to Heaven and the divine.
Relating to the sky or outer space, regarded as the realm of the sun, moon, planets, and stars.

celestial mechanics n
hemelmechanica
(astronomy) The dynamics of celestial bodies subject to mutual gravitational attraction.

celestial sphere celestial spheres n
hemelbol
(astronomy) The apparent outer limit of space; an abstract sphere of infinite radius which serves as the imaginary backdrop for celestial objects, and of which the visible sky is one hemisphere.

celibate /ˈsɛləbət/ adj
ongehuwd celibatair
(chiefly religious) Not married.

cell /sɛl/ cells n
mobieltje
(US, informal) A cellular phone.
cel
A small room in a monastery or nunnery accommodating one person. [from 14th c.]
A room in a prison or jail for one or more inmates. [from 18th c.]
(biology, now, chiefly, botany) Any of various chambers in a tissue or organism having specific functions. [from 14th c.]
(biology) The basic unit of a living organism, consisting of a quantity of protoplasm surrounded by a cell membrane, which is able to synthesize proteins and replicate itself. [from 19th c.]
batterij cel
(obsolete) Specifically, any of the supposed compartments of the brain, formerly thought to be the source of specific mental capacities, knowledge, or memories. [14th–19th c.]
A device which stores electrical power; used either singly or together in batteries; the basic unit of a battery. [from 19th c.]
(entomology) An area of an insect wing bounded by veins.
cel batterij
A small group of people forming part of a larger organization, often an outlawed one. [from 20th c.]

cell division cell divisions n
celdeling celsplitsing
a process by which a cell divides into two cells

cell membrane cell membranes n
celmembraan plasmamembraan
(cytology) The semipermeable membrane that surrounds the cytoplasm of a cell.

cell wall /sɛl wɑːl/ /sɛl wɔːl/ cell walls n
celwand
(cytology) A thick, fairly rigid, layer formed around individual cells of bacteria, Archaea, fungi, plants, and algae (but not animals and other protists which generally have cell membranes without cell walls). The cell wall is external to the cell membrane and serves a structural function helping the cell maintain its shape and protecting the cell from damage.

cellar /ˈsɛlə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɛlɚ/ cellars n
kelder
An enclosed underground space, often under a building, used for storage or shelter.
wijnkelder
A wine collection, especially when stored in a cellar.

cellar door cellar doors n
kelderdeur
A door leading to a cellar.

cellist /ˈt͡ʃɛlɪst/ cellists n
cellist violoncellist
Someone who plays the cello.

cellmate cellmates n
celgenoot
A person with whom one shares a prison cell.

cello /ˈtʃɛləʊ/ /ˈt͡ʃɛloʊ/ celli cellos n
cello
A large unfretted stringed instrument of the violin family with four strings tuned (lowest to highest) C-G-D-A and an endpin to support its weight, usually played with a bow.

cellular /ˈsɛl.ju.lɚ/ /ˈsɛl.jə.lɚ/ more cellular most cellular adj
cel cellulair
Of, relating to, consisting of, or resembling a cell or cells.

cellulite cellulites n
sinaasappelhuid
The dimpled appearance of skin caused by the protrusion of subcutaneous adipose tissue.

celluloid /ˈsɛljəˌlɔɪd/ celluloids n
celluloid
Any of a variety of thermoplastics created from nitrocellulose and camphor, once used as photographic film.

cellulose /ˈsɛljʊləʊz/ celluloses n
cellulose
A complex carbohydrate that forms the main constituent of the cell wall in most plants and is important in the manufacture of numerous products, such as paper, textiles, pharmaceuticals, and explosives.

cement /səˈmɛnt/ /ˈsi.mɛnt/ cements n
cement
(uncountable) The paste-like substance resulting from mixing such a powder with water, or the rock-like substance that forms when it dries.

cenobite /ˈsiː.nəˌbaɪt/ /ˈsɛn.əˌbaɪt/ cenobites n
cenobiet
A monk who lives in a religious community, rather than in solitude.

cenotaph /ˈsɛn.ə.tæf/ /ˈsɛn.ə.tɑːf/ cenotaphs n
cenotaaf
A monument, generally in the form of an empty tomb, erected to honour the dead whose bodies lie elsewhere, especially members of the armed forces who died in battle.

cenote /səˈnoʊtiː/ /sɛˈnoʊteɪ/ cenotes n
cenote
A deep natural well or sinkhole, especially in Central America, formed by the collapse of surface limestone that exposes ground water underneath, and sometimes used by the ancient Mayans for sacrificial offerings.

cense /sɛns/ v
bewieroken
To perfume with incense.

censer /ˈsɛn.sə/ /ˈsɛn.sɚ/ censers n
wierookvat
An ornamental container for burning incense, especially during religious ceremonies.

censor /ˈsɛnsə/ /ˈsɛnsɚ/ censors n
censor
(Ancient Rome, historical) One of the two magistrates who originally administered the census of citizens, and by Classical times (between the 8th century B.C.E. and the 6th century C.E.) was a high judge of public behaviour and morality.
An official responsible for the removal or suppression of objectionable material (for example, if obscene or likely to incite violence) or sensitive content in books, films, correspondence, and other media.

censor /ˈsɛnsə/ /ˈsɛnsɚ/ v
censureren
(transitive) To review for, and if necessary to remove or suppress, content from books, films, correspondence, and other media which is regarded as objectionable (for example, obscene, likely to incite violence, or sensitive).

censorship /ˈsɛnsəʃɪp/ /ˈsɛnsɚʃɪp/ censorships n
censuur
The use of state or group power to control freedom of expression or press, such as passing laws to prevent media from being published or propagated.

censure /ˈsen.ʃə/ /ˈsɛn.ʃ(j)ʊə/ /ˈsɛn.ʃə/ /ˈsɛn.ʃɚ/ /ˈsɛns.jʊə/ v
berispen op de vingers tikken
(obsolete) To form or express a judgment in regard to; to estimate; to judge.

census /ˈsɛnsəs/ census censuses censusses n
volkstelling
An official count or enumeration of members of a population (not necessarily human), usually residents or citizens in a particular region, often done at regular intervals.

census /ˈsɛnsəs/ v
(het volk) tellen
(intransitive) To collect a census.

cent /sɛnt/ cent cents n
cent
(money) A subunit of currency equal to one-hundredth of the main unit of currency in many countries. Symbol: ¢.

centaur /ˈsɛntɑɹ/ /ˈsɛntɔː(ɹ)/ centaurs n
centaur paardmens kentaur
(Greek mythology) A mythical beast having a horse's body with a man's head and torso in place of the head and neck of the horse.

centaury /ˈsɛntɔɹi/ /ˈsɛntɔːɹɪ/ /ˈsɛntəɹɪ/ centauries n
duizendguldenkruid
Centaurea, a genus in the Asteraceae containing species sometimes called centaury

centenarian /ˌsɛntəˈnɛriən/ /ˌsɛntəˈnɛːrɪən/ /ˌsɛnəˈnɛriən/ centenarians n
honderdjarige
One who or that which is at least 100 years old.

centenary /sənˈtiːn(ə)ri/ /sənˈtɛn(ə)ri/ /sɛnˈtiːn(ə)ri/ /sɛnˈtɛn(ə)ri/ /sɛnˈtɛnəri/ /ˈsɛntəˌnɛri/ adj
honderdjarig
(historical, obsolete) Of or relating to hundreds, the administrative unit.
Of or related to the number one hundred, particularly [c. 1451]

centennial /sɛnˈtɛnɪəl/ centennials n
eeuwfeest
The hundredth anniversary of an event or happening.

center /ˈsɛn.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɛn.tɚ/ [ˈsɛɾ̃ɚ] [ˈsɪɾ̃ɚ] adj
centraal
Of, at, or related to a center.

center /ˈsɛn.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɛn.tɚ/ [ˈsɛɾ̃ɚ] [ˈsɪɾ̃ɚ] centers n
centrum middelpunt
(geometry) The point in the interior of any figure of any number of dimensions that has as its coordinates the arithmetic mean of the coordinates of all points on the perimeter of the figure (or of all points in the interior for a center of volume).
centrum
A place, especially a building or complex, set aside for some specified function or activity.
centrum midden
(engineering) A conical recess or indentation in the end of a shaft or other work, to receive the point of a center, on which the work can turn, as in a lathe.

center /ˈsɛn.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɛn.tɚ/ [ˈsɛɾ̃ɚ] [ˈsɪɾ̃ɚ] v
centreren
(transitive) To cause (an object) to occupy the center of an area.
concentreren
(intransitive) To concentrate on (something), to pay close attention to (something).

center of gravity /ˌsɛn.təɹ əv ˈɡɹæv.ə.ti/ centers of gravity n
zwaartepunt
(physics) A point, near or within a body, through which its weight can be assumed to act when considering forces on the body and its motion under gravity. This coincides with the center of mass in a uniform gravitational field.

centerfold /ˈsɛntəfəʊld/ /ˈsɛntɚfoʊld/ centerfolds n
middenblad
The single larger sheet of paper that forms the middle two pages of a magazine or other publication, folded so as to open wider than a standard page spread.
pin-up
A large photograph printed on this sheet, typically in the form of a nude, or provocatively dressed, sexually attractive woman or man.
The person appearing in such a photograph.
pin-up vamp
(by extension) Any very sexually attractive person, who is therefore material for such a photograph.

centi- prefix
centi-
hundred
(specifically) In the International System of Units and other metric systems of units, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 10-2. Symbol: c
one-hundredth

centigram /ˈsɛntɪˌɡɹæm/ centigrams n
centigram
(metrology) An SI unit of mass equal to 10−2 grams. Symbol: cg

centimetre /ˈsɑ̃.-/ /ˈsɒn.-/ /ˈsɛn.tɪ.miː.tə/ centimetres n
centimeter
(British spelling, Canadian spelling) (metrology) An SI unit of length equal to 10−2 metres. Symbol: cm

centimorgan centimorgans n
centimorgan
(biology) A length of chromosome in which an average of 0.01 crossover occurs per generation.

centipede /ˈsɛn.tɪ.pid/ centipedes n
duizendpoot
Any arthropod of class Chilopoda, which have a segmented body with one pair of legs per segment and from about 20 to 300 legs in total.

central /ˈsɛntɹəl/ more central most central adj
centraal
Being in the centre.
Having or containing the centre of something.
Being very important, or key to something.

central bank central banks n
centrale bank
(banking) The principal monetary authority of a polity or monetary union; it normally regulates the supply of money, issues currency and controls interest rates. It usually oversees banking activity within its country's borders.

central government central governments n
nationale overheid rijk rijksoverheid
The highest level of government in a unitary state.

central heating n
centrale verwarming
Any of various heating systems in which a central source of heat is used to distribute heat (and sometimes hot water) throughout a building in a controlled manner.

central nervous system central nervous systems n
centrale zenuwstelsel
(neuroanatomy) In vertebrates, that part of the nervous system comprising the brain, brainstem and spinal cord.

central processing unit central processing units n
centrale verwerkingseenheid
(computer hardware) The part of a computer that fetches, decodes and executes instructions; attached directly to the memory.

central simple algebra central simple algebras n
CEA centrale enkelvoudige algebra
(algebra, ring theory) A finite-dimensional associative algebra over some field K that is a simple algebra and whose centre is exactly K.

centralization /ˌsɛntɹəlˌaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌsɛntɹəˌlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ centralizations n
centralisatie
The act or process of centralizing, or the state of being centralized; the act or process of combining or reducing several parts into a whole

centralize v
centraliseren
To move things physically towards the centre; to consolidate or concentrate
To move power to a single, central authority

centre forward centre forwards n
spits
(British spelling, football) The most central of the strikers; traditionally the player who makes the kick-off.

centre-right adj
centrumrechts
(politics) Leaning to the right but closer to the centre on the left–right political spectrum than other rightist variants.

centrifugal /sɛntɹɪˈfjuːɡl̩/ /sɛnˈtɹɪf(j)əɡl̩/ /sɛnˈtɹɪfjʊɡl̩/ adj
centrifugaal middelpuntvliedend
Tending, or causing, to recede from the center.

centrifugal force centrifugal forces n
middelpuntvliedende kracht
(physics) In circular motion, the 'reactive' centrifugal force is a real force applied by the accelerating body that is equal and opposite to the centripetal force that is acting on the accelerating body.
(erroneous) Centripetal force.

centrifuge /ˈsɛntɹɪˌfjuːdʒ/ v
centrifugeren
To rotate something in a centrifuge, typically in order to separate its constituents.

centripetal force centripetal forces n
middelpuntzoekende kracht
(physics) The force on a rotating or orbiting body in the direction of the centre of rotation.

centurion /-ɔːɹ.i.ən/ /-ɚ.i.ən/ /sɛnˈtjʊəɹ.i.ən/ /sɛnˈtjʊɹ.i.ən/ /sɛnˈtʃʊəɹ.i.ən/ /sɛnˈtʊɹ.i.ən/ centurions n
centurio centurion honderdman
(historical) An officer of the ancient Roman army, in command of a century of soldiers.

century /ˈsɛn(t)ʃ(ə)ɹi/ /ˈsɛnt͡ʃɹi/ /ˈsɛnt͡ʃʊɹi/ centuries n
eeuw
A period of 100 consecutive years; often specifically a numbered period with conventional start and end dates, e.g., the twentieth century, which stretches from (strictly) 1901 through 2000, or (informally) 1900 through 1999. The first century AD was from 1 to 100.
centurie
A unit in ancient Roman army, originally of 100 army soldiers as part of a cohort, later of more varied sizes (but typically containing 60 to 70 or 80) soldiers or other men (guards, police, firemen), commanded by a centurion.
A political division of ancient Rome, meeting in the Centuriate Assembly.

cephalopod /ˈsɛfələpɑd/ /ˈsɛfələpɒd/ cephalopods n
inktvis koppotige
Any mollusc of the class Cephalopoda, which includes squid, cuttlefish, octopus, nautiloids etc.

ceramic /səˈɹæmɪk/ ceramics n
keramiek
(uncountable) A hard, brittle, inorganic, nonmetallic material, usually made from a material, such as clay, then firing it at a high tempature.

cerebellum /ˌsɛ.ɹɪˈbɛl.əm/ /ˌsɛɹ.əˈbɛl.əm/ cerebella cerebellums n
kleine hersenen
(neuroanatomy) Part of the hindbrain in vertebrates. In humans it lies between the brainstem and the back of the cerebrum and is formed of two lateral lobes and a median lobe. It plays an important role in sensory perception, motor output, balance and posture.

cerebral /səˈɹi.bɹəl/ /səˈɹiː.bɹl̩/ /səˈɹiː.bɹəl/ /ˈsɛ.ɹɪb.ɹl̩/ /ˈsɛ.ɹɪb.ɹəl/ /ˈsɛɹ.əb.ɹəl/ more cerebral most cerebral adj
cerebraal
(anatomy, relational) Of, or relating to the brain, cerebrum, or cerebral cortex.

cerebral cortex cerebral cortexes cerebral cortices n
hersenschors
(neuroanatomy) The grey, folded, outermost layer of the cerebrum that is responsible for higher brain processes such as sensation, voluntary muscle movement, thought, reasoning, and memory.

cerebral palsy cerebral palsies n
cerebrale parese hersenverlamming
(neurology, pathology) A group of non-progressive, non-contagious conditions, caused by brain damage before birth or during infancy, characterized by impairment of muscular coordination.

cerebrum /səˈɹi.bɹəm/ /ˈsɛ.ɹɪb.ɹəm/ /ˈsɛɹ.əb.ɹəm/ cerebra cerebrums n
telencephalon
(neuroanatomy) The principal and most anterior part of the brain in vertebrates, which is located in the front area of the skull and divided into two hemispheres, left and right, separated by a fissure. In humans it is the largest part of the brain and is responsible for the integration of complex sensory functions and the initiation and coordination of voluntary activity, and the higher mental functions such as consciousness, thought, reason, emotion, and memory.

ceremonial /ˌsɛɹɪˈmoʊniəl/ more ceremonial most ceremonial adj
ceremonieel
Of, relating to, or used in a ceremony.

ceremony /sɛɹˈɛ.mə.ni/ /ˈsɛɹ.əˌmoʊ.ni/ /ˈsɛɹ.ɪ.mə.ni/ ceremonies n
ceremonie plechtigheid
A ritual, with religious or cultural significance.
An official gathering to celebrate, commemorate, or otherwise mark some event.

cerium /ˈsɪəɹiəm/ ceriums n
cerium
A chemical element (symbol Ce) with an atomic number of 58, a very soft, ductile, silvery-white metal that tarnishes when exposed to air.

certain /ˈsɜːtn̩/ /ˈsɝtn̩/ /ˈsɝtən/ /ˈsɝʔn̩/ certainer certainest more certain most certain adj
zeker
Sure in one's mind, positive; absolutely confident in the truth of something.
bepaalde zekere
Particular and definite, but unspecified or unnamed; used to introduce someone or something without going into further detail.
(preceded by "a", of a person) Named but not previously mentioned.

certainly /ˈsɜːtn̩li/ /ˈsɝtn̩li/ more certainly most certainly adv
zeker beslist voorzeker waarlijk
Without doubt, surely.
zeker beslist en of voorzeker
An emphatic affirmative answer; of course.

certainty /ˈsɜːtn̩ti/ /ˈsɝtn̩ti/ certainties n
zekerheid
The state of being certain.

certificate /səˈtɪf.ɪ.kət/ /səˈtɪf.ɪˌkeɪt/ /sɚˈtɪf.ɪ.kət/ /sɚˈtɪf.ɪˌkeɪt/ certificates n
certificaat attest
A document containing a certified statement.

certificate of authenticity certificates of authenticity n
certificaat van echtheid echtheidscertificaat

certification /ˌsɜːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌsɝtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ [ˌsɝɾɪfɪˈkeɪʃən] certifications n
attestering
The act of certifying.

certified public accountant certified public accountants n
deskundige boekhouder

cervical cancer cervical cancers n
baarmoederhalskanker
(pathology, oncology) A type of cancer of the cervix of the uterus which can afflict some female mammals including humans. The term usually does not refer to cancer of the neck or other parts of the anatomy which use the term cervix.

cervical cap cervical caps n
cervixkapje
A small latex or silicone contraceptive device that fits over the cervix and stays in place either by suction or by surface viscosity.

cervical smear cervical smears n
uitstrijkje
(chiefly, gynaecology) A screening test to detect pre-cancerous and cancerous cells by taking a sample (‘smear’) of cells from the cervix.

cervical vertebra cervical vertebrae cervical vertebras n
nekwervels
(anatomy) Any of the seven vertebrae of the neck.

cervix /ˈsɜː.vɪks/ /ˈsɝ.vɪks/ cervices cervixes n
baarmoederhals cervix
(now, specifically) The cervix uteri, or lower, narrow portion of the uterus where it joins with the top end of the vagina.

cessation /sɛˈseɪʃən/ cessations n
beëindiging
(formal) A ceasing or discontinuance, for example of an action, whether temporary or final.

cesspit /ˈsɛspɪt/ cesspits n
beerput
A cesspool; a pit or covered cistern used to collect sewage and waste water.

cesspool /ˈsɛsˌpuːl/ cesspools n
beerput
An underground pit where sewage is held.
(by extension) A filthy place.

cetacean /sɪˈteɪʃən/ cetaceans n
walvisachtige
An animal belonging to the order Cetacea, including dolphins, porpoises, and whales.

cetology cetologies n
walviskunde
The branch of zoology concerned with the order Cetacea, which includes whales, dolphins, and porpoises.

cf. /kəmˈpɛɚ ˌwɪθ/ /siːˈɛf/ v
cf. verg. vgl.
Compare, compare to, compare with.

chador chadors n
chador
A loose robe, made from a single cloth, worn as a combination head covering, veil and shawl by Muslim women, especially in Iran.

chafe /t͡ʃeɪf/ n
opgewarmd door wrijving
Heat excited by friction.
pijnlijke ruwe plek schaafwonde
Injury or wear caused by friction.
ergernis woede
Vexation; irritation of mind; rage.

chafe /t͡ʃeɪf/ v
ergeren opwinden
(transitive) To excite passion or anger in; to fret; to irritate.
afslijten verslijten schuren
(intransitive) To rub; to come together so as to wear by rubbing; to wear by friction.
irriteren vervelen
(intransitive) To have a feeling of vexation; to be vexed; to fret; to be irritated.

chaff /t͡ʃæf/ /t͡ʃɑːf/ chaffs n
kaf
The inedible parts of a grain-producing plant.
(figurative) Any excess or unwanted material, resource, or person; anything worthless.

chaff /t͡ʃæf/ /t͡ʃɑːf/ v
plagen
(transitive) To make fun of; to turn into ridicule by addressing in ironical or bantering language; to quiz.

chaffinch /ˈt͡ʃæfɪnt͡ʃ/ chaffinches n
vink boekvink
A small passerine bird, Fringilla coelebs, of the finch family, found throughout Europe and eastward to Iran and eastern Mediterranean coastlands.

chagrin /ʃəˈɡɹɪn/ /ˈʃæɡ.ɹɪn/ chagrins n
verdriet chagrijn irritatie ongenoegen
Distress of mind caused by a failure of aims or plans, want of appreciation, mistakes etc; vexation or mortification.

chagrin /ʃəˈɡɹɪn/ /ˈʃæɡ.ɹɪn/ v
storen vervelen
(transitive) To bother or vex; to mortify.

chain /ˈt͡ʃeɪn/ chains n
keten ketting aaneenrijging aaneenschakeling opeenvolging
A series of interconnected rings or links usually made of metal.
keten ketting
A series of stores or businesses with the same brand name.
(chemistry) A number of atoms in a series, which combine to form a molecule.

chain drive chain drives n
kettingaandrijving
A transmission system in which power is transferred to the wheels (for example), by means of a chain.

chain letter chain letters n
kettingbrief
A letter that can be mailed successively to different recipients, with each recipient ostensibly (but sometimes sarcastically) being instructed in the body of the letter to mail the letter to another person or persons.

chain mail chain mails n
maliënkolder
A flexible defensive armor, made of a mesh of interlinked metal rings.

chain of command chains of command n
commandostructuur
(military) The command hierarchy or structure in which one rank obeys the one above it, which obeys the one above it, and so forth.

chain reaction chain reactions n
kettingreactie
(chemistry) A chemical reaction where the products of the reaction influence the reactants of a following reaction, leading to positive feedback.
(nuclear physics) A nuclear reaction in which particles produced by the fission of one atom trigger fissions of other atoms.
(figurative) A series of events, each one causing or influencing the next.

chain shot chain shots n
kettingkogel
(historical, military, nautical) A projectile consisting of two cannon balls or half balls linked by a chain, fired from cannons mostly to attack spars and rigging.

chain smoker chain smokers n
kettingroker
One who smokes continuously, by lighting one cigarette when they finish another, as in a chain.
One who habitually smokes a lot.

chain stay chain stays n
liggende achtervork
(cycling) One of the two frame tubes that run horizontally from the bottom bracket shell back to the rear dropouts.

chainplate chainplates n
putting
(nautical) A plate on the side of a sailing ship to which the shrouds are attached.

chainring /ˈt͡ʃeɪnɹɪŋ/ chainrings n
kettingblad
The large forward ring on a bicycle that a chain attaches to, in order to transfer energy to a wheel. It consists of one or more sprockets that are driven by the cranks and pedals of the bicycle.

chainsaw /ˈt͡ʃeɪn.ˌsɑ/ /ˈt͡ʃeɪn.ˌsɔ/ /ˈt͡ʃeɪn.ˌsɔː/ chainsaws n
kettingzaag
(forestry, machinery, DIY) A power saw that has a power-driven and fast-revolving chain of metal teeth, usually used to cut trees.

chair /t͡ʃɛə(ɹ)/ /t͡ʃɛɚ/ /t͡ʃɪə(ɹ)/ chairs n
stoel zetel
An item of furniture used to sit on or in, comprising a seat, legs or wheels, back, and sometimes arm rests, for use by one person. Compare stool, couch, sofa, settee, loveseat and bench.
leerstoel
(education) A distinguished professorship at a university.

chairlift chairlifts n
stoeltjeslift
A continuously moving series of open seats, slung from overhead cables, used to transport people (especially skiers) up the sides of mountains.

chairman /ˈtʃɛɹ.mən/ /ˈtʃɛːmən/ chairmen n
voorzitter
A person presiding over a meeting.

chairperson chairpeople chairpersons n
voorzitter voorzitster
A chairman or chairwoman, someone who presides over a meeting, board, etc.

chairwoman chairwomen n
voorzitster
A female chairperson

chaise longue /ˌʃeɪz ˈlɒŋ(ɡ)/ /ˌʃeɪz ˈlɔŋ/ chaise longues chaises longues n
ligstoel chaise longue
(chiefly, _, UK) A reclining chair with a long seat, which can support the outstretched legs of a sitter normally with one armrest.

chakra /ˈtʃæ.kɹə/ /ˈtʃʌ.kɹə/ /ˈt͡ʃæ.kɹə/ /ˈt͡ʃɑː.kɹə/ /ˈt͡ʃʌ.kɹə/ chakras n
chakra
(Hinduism, Ayurveda) Any of (at least) seven centres of spiritual energy in or near the body, according to Ayurveda philosophy.

chalaza /kəˈleɪzə/ chalazae chalazas n
hagelsnoer
(zoology) One of the two spiral bands which attach the yolk of an egg to the eggshell, suspending it in the white.

chalazion /kəˈleɪzi.ən/ chalazia chalazions n
chalazion hagelkorreltje porose
(ophthalmology, optometry) A cyst in the eyelid, caused by inflammation of a blocked meibomian gland.

chalcogen chalcogens n
chalcogeen
(inorganic chemistry) Any element of group 16 of the periodic table: oxygen, sulfur, selenium, tellurium or polonium.

chalcogenide chalcogenides n
chalcogenide
(inorganic chemistry) Any binary compound of a chalcogen with a more electropositive element.

chalcopyrite /ˌkæl.kəˈpaɪˌɹaɪt/ chalcopyrites n
chalcopyriet
(mineral) A yellow mineral that is a mixed sulfide of copper and iron, with the chemical formula CuFeS2.

chalice /ˈt͡ʃæl.ɪs/ chalices n
kelk
A large drinking cup, often having a stem and base and used especially for formal occasions and religious ceremonies.

chalk /t͡ʃɑk/ /t͡ʃɔk/ /t͡ʃɔːk/ chalks n
krijt krijtgesteente
(uncountable) A soft, white, powdery limestone (calcium carbonate, CaCO3).
krijt krijtje
(countable) A piece of chalk, or nowadays processed compressed gypsum (calcium sulfate, CaSO4), that is used for drawing and for writing on a blackboard (chalkboard).

chalk and cheese n
het verschil van dag en nacht
(British, NZ, idiomatic) Said of things that are very different, though possibly superficially alike.

chalk up to v
toeschrijven
(transitive, idiomatic) To attribute or account for something; to ascribe.

chalkhill blue chalkhill blues n
bleek blauwtje
A silver-blue butterfly, Polyommatus coridon, of the family Lycaenidae

challah /ˈhɑːlə/ /ˈhʌlə/ challahs challos challot challoth n
challa challe
(countable) A traditional bread eaten by Ashkenazi Jews, usually braided for the Sabbath and round for a yom tov.

challenge /ˈt͡ʃæl.ənd͡ʒ/ /ˈt͡ʃæl.ɪnd͡ʒ/ challenges n
uitdaging
A difficult task, especially one that the person making the attempt finds more enjoyable because of that difficulty.
(legal, rare) A judge's interest in the result of a case, constituting grounds for them to not be allowed to sit the case (e.g., a conflict of interest).

challenge /ˈt͡ʃæl.ənd͡ʒ/ /ˈt͡ʃæl.ɪnd͡ʒ/ v
uitdagen tarten
(transitive) To invite (someone) to take part in a competition.
uitdagen
(transitive) To dare (someone).
bekritiseren betwisten
(transitive) To dispute (something).
wraken
(legal, transitive) To make a formal objection to a juror.

challenger challengers n
uitdager
One who challenges; especially, one who plays against the current champion of a game or contest in hopes of winning and becoming the new champion.

challenging /ˈt͡ʃælənd͡ʒɪŋ/ /ˈt͡ʃælɪnd͡ʒɪŋ/ more challenging most challenging adj
uitdagend
Difficult, hard to do.

chamaephyte /ˈkæmiːfaɪt/ chamaephytes n
chamaefyt

chamber /ˈtʃeɪmbə(ɹ)/ /ˈt͡ʃeɪmbɚ/ chambers n
slaapkamer kamer
A room or set of rooms, particularly:
kamer
(figuratively) The legislature or division of the legislature itself.
Any enclosed space occupying or similar to a room.
(firearms) The area holding the ammunition round at the initiation of its discharge.
(firearms) One of the bullet-holding compartments in the cylinder of a revolver.

chamber ensemble chamber ensembles n
kamerorkest
A musical ensemble of modest size, to play chamber music; can be more specifically named after its number (from duo to nonet) and/or type(s) (e.g. wood, brass, strings) of instruments.

chamber music n
kamermuziek
(music) A genre of classical music written for a small group of instruments

chamber of commerce chambers of commerce n
Kamer van Koophandel Kamers van Koophandel
(business) An association of businesses to promote their interests in a community.

chamber orchestra chamber orchestras n
kamerorkest
An orchestra of modest size, to play chamber music, yet larger than the various chamber ensembles named after their number of instruments (from duo to nonet)

chamber pot chamber pots n
pispot po
A container used for urination and defecation, particularly those used in early modern towns before the advent of the flush toilet.

chamberlain /ˈt͡ʃeɪmbəlɪn/ /ˈt͡ʃeɪmbɚlɪn/ chamberlains n
kamerheer
A senior royal official in charge of superintending the arrangement of domestic affairs and often charged with receiving and paying out money kept in the royal chamber, especially in the United Kingdom and in Denmark.

chambermaid /ˈt͡ʃeɪm.bə(ɹ).meɪd/ chambermaids n
kamermeisje
A maid who handles the chores in a bedroom.

chameleon /kəˈmi.li.ən/ /kəˈmil.jən/ chameleons n
kameleon
A small to mid-size reptile, of the family Chamaeleonidae, and one of the best known lizard families able to change color and project its long tongue.
(figuratively) A person with inconstant behavior; one able to quickly adjust to new circumstances.

chameleon plant chameleon plants n
moerasanemoon
A plant of the species Houttuynia cordata.

chametz /həˈmɛts/ /ˈhɑːmɪts/ /ˈhʌmɪts/ n
chamets
(Judaism) Food products made from leavened grain flour, which may not be consumed on Passover in Judaism.

chamfer /ˈt͡ʃæm.fɚ/ /ˈʃæm.fə/ chamfers n
afschuining
An obtuse-angled relief or cut at an edge added for a finished appearance and to break sharp edges.

chamfer /ˈt͡ʃæm.fɚ/ /ˈʃæm.fə/ v
afschuinen
(transitive) To cut off the edge or corner of something.
groeven
(transitive) To cut a groove in something.

chamois /ˈʃæmi/ /ˈʃæmiz/ /ˈʃæmwɑː/ /ˈʃæmwɑːz/ chamois chamoises n
gems
A short-horned goat antelope native to mountainous terrain in southern Europe; Rupicapra rupicapra.
An absorbent cloth used for cleaning and polishing, formerly made of chamois leather.

champagne /ʃæmˈpeɪn/ adj
champagne champagnekleurig
Of a very pale brownish-gold colour, similar to that of champagne.

champagne /ʃæmˈpeɪn/ champagnes n
champagne
(countable, uncountable) A sparkling white wine made from a blend of grapes, especially Chardonnay and pinot, produced in Champagne, France, by the méthode champenoise.
schuimwijn
(countable, uncountable, informal) Any sparkling white wine.
champagne champagnekleur
(countable) A very pale brownish-gold colour, similar to that of champagne.

champagne flute champagne flutes n
champagneglas
A piece of stemware with a long stem and a tall, narrow bowl on top, designed to keep champagne desirable during its consumption by preventing heat from the drinker's hand from warming the champagne while retaining its carbonation.

champagne socialist champagne socialists n
kathedersocialist kathedersocialiste salonsocialist salonsocialiste
(derogatory) A person who claims to adhere to socialist ideology but does not act accordingly.

champignon /t͡ʃæmˈpɪnjən/ /ʃæmˈpɪnjən/ champignons n
champignon
Agaricus bisporus, a species of mushroom commonly used in cooking.

champion /ˈt͡ʃæmpiən/ /ˈt͡ʃæmpjən/ adj
eerste klasse meesterlijk
(attributive) Acting as a champion; having defeated all one's competitors.
(predicative, Ireland, British, dialect) Excellent; brilliant; superb; deserving of high praise.

champion /ˈt͡ʃæmpiən/ /ˈt͡ʃæmpjən/ champions n
kampioen kampioene
Someone who is chosen to represent a group of people in a contest.
voorvechter
(botany) A particularly notable member of a plant species, such as one of great size.

champion /ˈt͡ʃæmpiən/ /ˈt͡ʃæmpjən/ v
voorvechten
(transitive) To promote, advocate, or act as a champion for (a cause, etc.).

championship /ˈt͡ʃæmpi.ənʃɪp/ championships n
kampioenschap
(sports) A competition to determine a champion, especially the final of a series of competitions.
The position of champion, or winner.

chance /t͡ʃæns/ /t͡ʃɑːns/ [t͡ʃɑːns] [t͡ʃʰans] [t͡ʃʰeəns] [t͡ʃʰäːns] [t͡ʃʰæns] [t͡ʃʰæːns] [t͡ʃʰɐːns] [t͡ʃʰɑːns] [t͡ʃʰɛəns] chances n
kans gelegenheid mogelijkheid
(countable) An opportunity or possibility.
toeval
(uncountable) Random occurrence; luck.
kans
(countable) The probability of something happening.

chance /t͡ʃæns/ /t͡ʃɑːns/ [t͡ʃɑːns] [t͡ʃʰans] [t͡ʃʰeəns] [t͡ʃʰäːns] [t͡ʃʰæns] [t͡ʃʰæːns] [t͡ʃʰɐːns] [t͡ʃʰɑːns] [t͡ʃʰɛəns] v
wagen
To try or risk.

chancel /ˈtʃɑːnsəl/ /ˈt͡ʃænsəl/ chancels n
hoogkoor priesterkoor
The space around the altar in a church, often enclosed, for use by the clergy and the choir. In medieval cathedrals the chancel was usually enclosed or blocked off from the nave by an altar screen.

chancellery /-slə.ɹi/ /-səl.ɹi/ /ˈtʃɑːn.sə.lə.ɹi/ /ˈt͡ʃænt.slə.ɹi/ chancelleries n
kanselierschap
The rank or post of a chancellor
kanselarij
The office or staff of a chancellor
The building in which such an office is situated

chancellor /-lɚ/ /ˈtʃɑːnslə/ /ˈtʃɑːnsələ/ /ˈt͡ʃænslɚ/ /ˈt͡ʃænsələ/ chancellors n
kanselier
A senior secretary or official with administrative or legal duties, sometimes in charge of some area of government such as finance or justice.
The head of the government in some German-speaking countries.

chancellorship chancellorships n
kanselierschap
The status of being a chancellor.

chancery hand chancery hands n
kanselarijschrift
(calligraphy, historical) Either of two styles of handwriting: a written form of black letter used in France and England from about 1350, developed in the Lateran chancelry in the 13th century, or a style of cursive handwriting introduced in the 1420s by Niccolò de' Niccoli, developed from humanist minuscule; a variety of either of these styles.

chandelier /ˌʃæn.dəˈlɪə(ɹ)/ /ˌʃæn.dəˈlɪɚ/ chandeliers n
kroonluchter luster
A branched, often ornate, lighting fixture suspended from the ceiling

chandler /ˈt͡ʃændlɚ/ /ˈt͡ʃɑːndlɚ/ chandlers n
kaarsenmaker
A person who makes or sells candles.

change /t͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒ/ changes n
verandering aanpassing wijziging
(countable, uncountable) The process of becoming different.
wisselgeld
(uncountable) Small denominations of money given in exchange for a larger denomination.
(uncountable) Balance of money returned from the sum paid after deducting the price of a purchase.
andere kleren vervanging wijziging wissel
(countable) A replacement.
kleingeld
(uncountable) An amount of cash, usually in the form of coins, but sometimes inclusive of paper money.
overstap
(countable) A transfer between vehicles.

change /t͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒ/ v
veranderen zich aanpassen
(intransitive) To become something different.
veranderen aanpassen
(transitive, ergative) To make something into something else.
vervangen verwisselen
(transitive) To replace.
vervangen verwisselen zich omkleden
(intransitive) To replace one's clothing.
zich omkleden veranderen
(transitive) To replace the clothing of (the one wearing it).
overstappen
(intransitive) To transfer to another vehicle (train, bus, etc.)

change one's mind v
bedenken van gedachten veranderen
(idiomatic) To decide differently than one had decided before.

changeling /ˈtʃeɪn(d)ʒlɪŋ/ /ˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒlɪŋ/ changelings n
wisselkind wisselbalg
(European folklore, also, figurative) In pre-modern European folklore: an infant of a magical creature that was secretly exchanged for a human infant. In British, Irish and Scandinavian mythology the exchanged infants were thought to be those of fairies, sprites or trolls; in other places, they were ascribed to demons, devils, or witches.

changeover changeovers n
bekering conversie ombouw verwerking
A conversion or transition from one thing to another.

changeroom changerooms n
kleedlokaal
changing room, locker-room

changing room changing rooms n
kleedkamer
A room, especially in a gym, sports center, school, swimming pool, etc, designed for people to change their clothes.
kleedhokje paskamer
A room or enclosure, e.g. in a clothes shop, where people try on clothes they are interested in buying.

channel /ˈt͡ʃænəl/ channels n
kanaal bedding
The physical confine of a river or slough, consisting of a bed and banks.
kanaal vaargeul
The natural or man-made deeper course through a reef, bar, bay, or any shallow body of water.
The navigable part of a river.
kanaal zee-engte zeestraat
A narrow body of water between two land masses.
kanaal
(communication) A path for conveying electrical or electromagnetic signals, usually distinguished from other parallel paths.
(communication) A single path provided by a transmission medium via physical separation, such as by multipair cable.
(communication) A single path provided by a transmission medium via spectral or protocol separation, such as by frequency or time-division multiplexing.
kanaal zender
(broadcasting) A specific radio frequency or band of frequencies, usually in conjunction with a predetermined letter, number, or codeword, and allocated by international agreement.
(broadcasting) A specific radio frequency or band of frequencies used for transmitting television.

channel /ˈt͡ʃænəl/ v
kanaliseren leiden omleiden
(transitive) To direct or guide along a desired course.
imiteren nadoen
(transitive, of a spirit, as of a dead person) To serve as a medium for.

chant /t͡ʃænt/ /t͡ʃɑːnt/ v
zingen chanten
To sing, especially without instruments, and as applied to monophonic and pre-modern music.

chanterelle /ʃɒntəˈɹɛl/ /ˈtʃæntəɹɛl/ chanterelles n
hanenkam cantharel
(mushroom) A widely distributed edible mushroom, Cantharellus cibarius, being yellow and trumpet-shaped; or any similar mushroom of the genera Cantharellus, Polyozellus or Gomphus, not all of which are edible.

chaos /ˈkeɪ.ɑs/ /ˈkeɪ.ɒs/ chaoses n
chaos baaierd wanorde
The unordered state of matter in classical accounts of cosmogony.

chaos theory n
chaostheorie
(mathematics) The study of iterative non-linear systems in which arbitrarily small variations in initial conditions become magnified over time.

chaotic /keɪˈɑtɪk/ /keɪˈɒtɪk/ [-ɾɪk] more chaotic most chaotic adj
chaotisch
filled with chaos.
chaotisch wanordelijk onordelijk verward warrig
Extremely disorganized or in disarray.

chapel /ˈt͡ʃæp.əl/ [ˈt͡ʃæp.əɫ] [ˈt͡ʃæp.ɫ̩] chapels n
kapel
(especially, _, Christianity) A place of worship, smaller than or subordinate to a church.

chapelmaster chapelmasters n
kapelmeester
A director of music in a chapel, the musical director of a court and/or major church's choir and/or orchestra; often also a composer.

chaplain /ˈt͡ʃæp.lɪn/ chaplains n
kapelaan
A member of a religious body who is (often, although not always, of the clergy) officially assigned to provide pastoral care at an institution, group, private chapel, etc.

chapter /ˈt͡ʃæptə/ /ˈt͡ʃæptɚ/ chapters n
hoofdstuk kapittel
A section of a work, a collection of works, or fragments of works, often manuscripts or transcriptions, created by scholars or advocates, not the original authors, to aid in finding portions of the texts.
kapittel hoofdstuk
Certain ecclesiastical bodies (under canon law)

chapter house chapter houses n
kapittelzaal
A building attached to a cathedral, church, or monastery and used as a meeting place.

char /t͡ʃɑɹ/ /t͡ʃɑː/ [t͡ʃɑɹ] [t͡ʃɑ˞] chars n
poetsvrouw werkster
A charlady, a woman employed to do housework; cleaning lady.

char /t͡ʃaɹ/ /t͡ʃɑɹ/ /t͡ʃɑː/ [t͡ʃaɹ] [t͡ʃaː] [t͡ʃa˞] [t͡ʃɑɹ] [t͡ʃɑ˞] v
verkolen
(ergative) To burn something to charcoal.

char siu /t͡ʃɑ siu̯/ /ˌt͡ʃɑː ˈʃuː/ n
tja sieuw
A style of preparation of barbecued pork in Cantonese cuisine, typically using honey and spices. [from 20th c.]

character /ˈkæɹ(ə)ktɚ/ /ˈkæɹɪktə/ /ˈkɛɹ(ə)ktɚ/ characters n
personage karakter
(countable) A being involved in the action of a story.
karakter persoonlijkheid
(countable) A distinguishing feature; characteristic; trait; phene.
karakter
(uncountable) Strength of mind; resolution; independence; individuality; moral strength.
persoonlijkheid
(countable) A unique or extraordinary individual; a person characterized by peculiar or notable traits, especially charisma.
teken karakter
(countable) A written or printed symbol, or letter.
karakter personage
(countable, computing) One of the basic elements making up a text file or string: a code representing a printing character or a control character.

character assassination character assassinations n
karaktermoord
(idiomatic) A malicious discourse designed to damage the reputation of someone.

characteristic /ˌkæɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/ /ˌkɛɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/ more characteristic most characteristic adj
karakteristiek kenmerkend idiosyncratisch
Being a distinguishing feature of a person or thing.

characteristic /ˌkæɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/ /ˌkɛɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/ characteristics n
karakteristiek kenmerk trekje
A distinguishing feature of a person or thing, a part of mental or physical behavior.

characterize /ˈkæɹəktəɹaɪz/ /ˈkɛɹəktəɹaɪz/ v
karakteriseren
(transitive) To depict someone or something a particular way (often negative).
(transitive) To be typical of.

charcoal /ˈtʃɑː.kəʊl/ /ˈt͡ʃɑɹ.koʊl/ more charcoal most charcoal adj
antraciet
Of a dark gray colour.

charcoal /ˈtʃɑː.kəʊl/ /ˈt͡ʃɑɹ.koʊl/ charcoals n
houtskool
(countable, uncountable) impure carbon obtained by destructive distillation of wood or other organic matter, that is, heating it in the absence of oxygen.
(countable) A stick of black carbon material used for drawing.

chard /t͡ʃɑɹd/ /t͡ʃɑːd/ chards n
snijbiet
(uncountable, culinary) An edible leafy vegetable, Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla, with a slightly bitter taste.

charge /t͡ʃɑɹd͡ʒ/ /t͡ʃɑːd͡ʒ/ charges n
charge stormaanval
(military) A ground attack against a prepared enemy.
lading
(electromagnetism, chemistry) An electric charge.
lading last
A load or burden; cargo.

charge /t͡ʃɑɹd͡ʒ/ /t͡ʃɑːd͡ʒ/ v
aanklagen
(law) To formally accuse (a person) of a crime.
belasten
(transitive) To replenish energy to (a battery, or a device containing a battery) by use of an electrical device plugged into a power outlet.
(transitive, of a, hunting dog) To lie on the belly and be still. (A command given by a hunter to a dog)
opdragen aanklagen belasten
(cricket, of a, batsman) To take a few steps down the pitch towards the bowler as they deliver the ball, either to disrupt the length of the delivery, or to get into a better position to hit the ball.

chargeback chargebacks n
terugvordering
(banking) A reversal of an accounting entry, especially of a disputed credit-card transaction.

charger /ˈtʃɑːdʒə/ /ˈt͡ʃɑɹd͡ʒɚ/ chargers n
oplader
A device that charges or recharges.

charging point charging points n
oplaadpunt

chariness n
terughoudendheid voorzichtigheid
The condition of being chary; caution

chariot /ˈt͡ʃæɹiət/ /ˈt͡ʃæɹɪət/ /ˈt͡ʃɛɹiət/ chariots n
strijdwagen
A two-wheeled horse-drawn cart, used in Bronze Age and Early Iron Age warfare.

charioteer charioteers n
wagenmenner
A person who drives a chariot.

charism charismata charisms n
charisma
(Christianity, theology) A power or authority, generally of a spiritual nature, believed to be a freely given gift by the Grace of God.

charisma /kəˈɹɪzmə/ charismas charismata n
charisma
Personal charm or magnetism.

charismatic /ˌkæɹɪzˈmætɪk/ /ˌkɛɹəzˈmætək/ more charismatic most charismatic adj
charismatisch
Of, related to, or being a member of a form of Christianity that emphasizes the role of the Holy Spirit.

charitable more charitable most charitable adj
weldadig
Kind, generous.

charity /ˈtʃæɹɪti/ /ˈt͡ʃɛɹəti/ charities n
goed doel liefdadigheidsinstelling
(countable) An organization, the objective of which is to carry out a charitable purpose.
liefdadigheid
(countable) The goods or money given to those in need.
(uncountable) Benevolence to others less fortunate than ourselves; the providing of goods or money to those in need.
naastenliefde
In general, an attitude of kindness and understanding towards others, now especially suggesting generosity.
liefdadigheid naastenliefde
(archaic, Christianity) Christian love; representing God's love of man, man's love of God, or man's love of his fellow-men.

charivari /ʃɑːɹɪˈvɑːɹi/ charivaris n
ketelmuziek
The noisy banging of pots and pans as a mock serenade to a newly married couple, or similar occasion.

charlatan /ˈʃɑɹlətən/ /ˈʃɑːlətən/ charlatans n
charlatan
A malicious trickster; a fake person, especially one who deceives for personal profit.

charlock charlocks n
herik krodde
Any of several yellow-flowered cruciferous weeds of grain fields, especially wild mustard (Sinapis arvensis).

charm /tʃɑːm/ /t͡ʃɑɹm/ charms n
ban betovering bezwering
An object, act or words believed to have magic power (usually carries a positive connotation).
bedeltje
A small trinket on a bracelet or chain, etc., traditionally supposed to confer luck upon the wearer.
charme
(finance) A second-order measure of derivative price sensitivity, expressed as the instantaneous rate of change of delta with respect to time.

charm /tʃɑːm/ /t͡ʃɑɹm/ v
betoveren bezweren
To seduce, persuade or fascinate someone or something.
betoveren beheksen bezweren
(transitive) To use a magical charm upon; to subdue, control, or summon by incantation or supernatural influence.

charm offensive charm offensives n
charmeoffensief
(idiomatic) A campaign of deliberately using charm and flattery in order to achieve some goal, especially in a political or diplomatic field.

charming /ˈtʃɑː(ɹ).mɪŋ/ charmest charminger charmingest more charming most charming adj
charmant
Pleasant, charismatic.

charoite charoites n
charoiet

charred more charred most charred adj
verbrand verschroeid
Burnt, carbonized.

chart of accounts charts of accounts n
rekeningschema rekeningstelsel

charter /ˈt͡ʃɑɹtɚ/ /ˈt͡ʃɑːtə/ charters n
handvest charter
A document issued by some authority, creating a public or private institution, and defining its purposes and privileges.
A similar document conferring rights and privileges on a person, corporation etc.

charwoman charwomen n
meid poetsvrouw schoonmaakster
(chiefly, British) A woman employed to do housework, traditionally coming and going on a daily basis and paid weekly wages.

chary /ˈtʃɛəɹi/ /ˈt͡ʃɛəɹi/ /ˈt͡ʃɛɹi/ charier chariest adj
karig preuts schuw voorzichtig
Careful, cautious, shy, wary.

chase /t͡ʃeɪs/ chases n
jachtdomein jachtgebied
(British) A large country estate where game may be shot or hunted.
jacht achtervolging
(real tennis) The occurrence of a second bounce by the ball in certain areas of the court, giving the server the chance, later in the game, to "play off" the chase from the receiving end and possibly win the point.

chase /t͡ʃeɪs/ v
achtervolgen achternajagen achternazitten
(transitive, baseball) To produce enough offense to cause the pitcher to be removed.

chaser /ˈtʃeɪsə/ /ˈt͡ʃeɪsɚ/ chasers n
jager
A person or thing (ship, plane, car, etc.) that chases. [from 14th c.]

chasm /ˈkæzəm/ chasms n
afgrond kloof
(geology, planetology) A deep, steep-sided rift, gap or fissure; a gorge or abyss.
kloof meningsverschil
(by extension) A large difference of opinion.

chaste /t͡ʃeɪst/ /t͡ʃæst/ chaster chastest adj
kuis
Abstaining from immoral or unlawful sexual intercourse.

chastity /ˈt͡ʃastɪti/ /ˈt͡ʃeɪstɪti/ /ˈt͡ʃæstɪti/ [ˈt͡ʃæstɪɾi] chastities n
kuisheid zedigheid
The quality of being chaste: the state of abstaining from any sexual activity considered immoral; avoidance of sexual sins.

chastity belt chastity belts n
kuisheidsgordel
A belt-like garment, designed to be worn over the genitals and locked to prevent sexual intercourse, typically for long periods of time, to maintain chastity, prevent masturbation, or to enforce BDSM submission.

chasuble /ˈt͡ʃæsəbəl/ /ˈt͡ʃæzjʊbəl/ /ˈt͡ʃæzəbəl/ chasubles n
kazuifel
(Christianity) The outermost liturgical vestment worn by clergy for celebrating Eucharist or Mass.

chat /t͡ʃæt/ chats n
gebabbel geklets kletspraat
(countable, uncountable) Informal conversation.
chat babbel gesprek
(countable, uncountable) An exchange of text or voice messages in real time through a computer network, resembling a face-to-face conversation.
tapuit
(countable) Any of various small Old World passerine birds in the muscicapid tribe Saxicolini or subfamily Saxicolinae that feed on insects.

chat /t͡ʃæt/ v
babbelen kletsen
To be engaged in informal conversation.
To talk more than a few words.
chatten
To exchange text or voice messages in real time through a computer network, as if having a face-to-face conversation.

chat room chat rooms n
chatbox chatroom
(Internet) Part of a website or other network where visitors can converse in typed messages.

chat up v
versieren
(transitive, idiomatic) To talk to (someone) in a friendly, open, or casual manner, sometimes also in a charming or affected manner, usually to curry favor, and sometimes flirtatiously with the intention of establishing a romantic or sexual encounter or relationship with that person.

chatbot /ˈtʃætbɑt/ chatbots n
chatbot
(AI) A computer program that holds conversations through a chat room.

chateaubriand /ʃæˌtoʊbɹiˈɑ̃/ /ʃæˌtoʊbɹiˈɔ̃/ /ˌʃatəʊˈbɹiːɒ̃/ chateaubriands n
biefstuk van de haas biefstuk van ossenhaas chateaubriand
A thick, juicy cut from the center of a beef tenderloin.

chatelaine /ˈʃætl̩ˌeɪn/ /ˈʃætəleɪn/ [-ɾl̩-] chatelaines n
chatelaine burchtheer burchtvrouw
(historical) A chain or clasp worn at the waist by women with handkerchief, keys, etc., attached, supposed to resemble the chain of keys once worn by medieval chatelaines.

chattel /ˈt͡ʃæt.l̩/ chattels n
bezit eigendom goed have
Tangible, movable property.

chatter /ˈtʃætə/ /ˈt͡ʃætɚ/ chatters n
gebabbel geklets gekwebbel geouwehoer
Talk, especially meaningless or unimportant talk.
geroezemoes
The sound of talking.
gekwetter
The vocalisations of a Eurasian magpie, Pica pica.
geklapper geratel
An intermittent noise, as from vibration.

chatter /ˈtʃætə/ /ˈt͡ʃætɚ/ v
babbelen kletsen kwebbelen ouwehoeren over koetjes en kalfjes praten
(intransitive) To talk idly.
klapperen klepperen ratelen
(intransitive, of teeth, machinery, etc.) To make a noise by rapid collisions.
roezemoezen
To utter sounds which somewhat resemble language, but are inarticulate and indistinct.

chatterbox chatterboxes n
kletskous
(informal) One who chats or talks to excess.

chauffeur /ʃoʊˈfɝ/ /ʃɒˈfɜː/ /ˈʃoʊfɚ/ /ˈʃəʊfə/ chauffeurs n
privéchauffeur
A person employed to drive a private motor car or a hired car of executive or luxury class (like a limousine).

chauvinism /ˈʃoʊ.vɪˌnɪzm̩/ /ˈʃəʊ.və.nɪ.zəm/ /ˈʃəʊ.vɪ.nɪ.zəm/ chauvinisms n
chauvinisme
(pejorative) Excessive patriotism, eagerness for national superiority; jingoism.

chauvinist chauvinists n
chauvinist
(pejorative) A chauvinistic person.

cheap /t͡ʃip/ /t͡ʃiːp/ cheaper cheapest adj
goedkoop afgeprijsd betaalbaar in aanbieding onduur
Low and/or reduced in price.
goedkoop laagwaardig ordinair
Of poor quality.
goedkoop schamel waardeloos
Of little worth.
gierig
(informal, chiefly, derogatory) Stingy; mean; excessively frugal.

cheapskate cheapskates n
gierigaard wrek
(by extension) Someone who does not give freely.

cheat /t͡ʃiːt/ cheats n
bedrieger
Someone who cheats.
liegen
(card games) A card game where the goal is to have no cards remaining in a hand, often by telling lies.

cheat /t͡ʃiːt/ v
bedriegen vals spelen
(intransitive) To violate rules in order to gain, or attempt to gain, advantage from a situation.
overspel plegen scheve schaats rijden vreemdgaan
(intransitive) To be unfaithful to one's spouse or partner; to commit adultery, or to engage in sexual or romantic conduct with a person other than one's partner in contravention of the rules of society or agreement in the relationship.

cheat sheet cheat sheets n
spiekbriefje
A sheet of paper containing notes used to assist (with or without permission) on a test.

cheating /ˈt͡ʃiːtɪŋ/ cheatings n
valsspelen
An act of deception, fraud, trickery, imposture, imposition or infidelity.

check /t͡ʃɛk/ [t͡ʃɛk̚] checks n
controle
An inspection or examination.
schaak
(chess) A situation in which the king is directly threatened by an opposing piece. [from 14th c.]
kruisje vinkje
(US) A mark (especially a checkmark: ✓) used as an indicator.
rekening
(US) A bill, particularly in a restaurant.

check /t͡ʃɛk/ [t͡ʃɛk̚] v
checken controleren inspecteren
(transitive) To inspect; to examine.
controleren aankruisen aanvinken afvinken verifiëren
(transitive, US, often used with "off") To mark items on a list (with a checkmark or by crossing them out) that have been chosen for keeping or removal or that have been dealt with (for example, completed or verified as correct or satisfactory).

check in v
inchecken
To announce or record one's own arrival at a hotel, airport etc.

check mark check marks n
vinkje
(North America, Philippines) A mark (✓) made to indicate agreement, correctness or acknowledgement.

check out v
afrekenen
(intransitive) To confirm and pay for goods and services at a facility (e.g.: supermarket, online store, hotel) when leaving.
afrekenen onderzoeken
(transitive) To examine, inspect, look at closely, ogle; to investigate; to gather information so as to make a decision.

checkbox /ˈtʃɛkbɒks/ /ˈt͡ʃɛkbɑks/ checkboxes n
aankruisvak aanvinkvak
A space on a paper form that can be optionally filled with a check mark.
selectievakje
(graphical user interface) An on-screen box that can be optionally filled with a check mark, to enable or disable a setting.

checkered more checkered most checkered adj
dambordachtig schaakbordachtig
Divided into squares, or into light and dark patches.
bont
(figurative) Changeable; inconsistent; having variations or uncertainty; marked by many problems or failures.

checklist /ˈt͡ʃɛklɪst/ checklists n
checklist controlelijst afvinklijst
A list of tasks to be completed, names to be consulted, conditions to be verified and similar.

checkmate /ˈt͡ʃɛkmeɪt/ interjection
schaakmat mat
(chess) Word called out by the victor when making a move that wins the game.

checkmate /ˈt͡ʃɛkmeɪt/ checkmates n
schaakmat mat
The conclusive victory in a game of chess that occurs when an opponent's king is threatened with unavoidable capture.

checkout checkouts n
kassa
The process of checking out items at a supermarket or library.

checkout divider checkout dividers n
beurtbalk beurtbalkje
A plastic bar that separates the groceries of one customer from another's at a supermarket checkout.

checkpoint checkpoints n
doorlaatpost grensovergang
A point or place where a check is performed, especially a point along a road or on a frontier where travellers are stopped for inspection

checksum checksums n
controlecijfer
(mathematics, computing) A number, derived by applying a suitable algorithm to some data, used to check whether errors have occurred in transmission, storage or data entry.

cheek /t͡ʃiːk/ cheeks n
wang kaak koon bak
(anatomy) The soft skin on each side of the face, below the eyes; the outer surface of the sides of the oral cavity.
bil
(anatomy, informal, usually, in the plural) The lower part of the buttocks that is often exposed beneath very brief underwear, swimwear, or extremely short shorts.
mik
(nautical) pump-cheek, pump-cheeks, a piece of wood cut out fork-shaped in which the brake is fastened by means of a bolt and can thus move around and move the upper box of the pump up and down

cheekbone cheekbones n
jukbeen
The small prominent bone of the cheek.

cheeky /ˈt͡ʃiːki/ cheekier cheekiest adj
brutaal
(informal) Impudent; impertinent; impertinently bold, often in a way that is regarded as endearing or amusing.

cheer /t͡ʃɪə(ɹ)/ /t͡ʃɪɹ/ cheers n
jubel juich
(countable) A cry expressing joy, approval or support, such as "hurrah". [from 18th c.]

cheer /t͡ʃɪə(ɹ)/ /t͡ʃɪɹ/ v
opbeuren opfleuren opvrolijken
(transitive) To gladden; to make cheerful; often with up.
jubelen juichen
(ambitransitive) To applaud or encourage with cheers or shouts.

cheer up interjection
kop op
An encouragement to somebody who seems unhappy.

cheer up v
opfleuren
(intransitive, idiomatic) To become happier or less downcast.
opkikkeren
(transitive, idiomatic) To make someone happier or less downcast.

cheerful /ˈt͡ʃɜː(ɹ)fəl/ /ˈt͡ʃɜː(ɹ)fʊl/ /ˈt͡ʃɪə(ɹ)fəl/ /ˈt͡ʃɪə(ɹ)fʊl/ /ˈt͡ʃɪɹfəl/ /ˈt͡ʃɪɹfʊl/ more cheerful most cheerful adj
blijmoedig tevreden
Noticeably happy and optimistic.

cheerfulness /ˈt͡ʃɪəfəlnəs/ /ˈt͡ʃɪɹfəlnəs/ cheerfulnesses n
vrolijkheid
The state of being cheerful; joy.

cheerio /ˈtʃɪəɹ.i.əʊ/ /ˈt͡ʃɪəɹ.i.oʊ/ [ˈt͡ʃiɹi.oʊ̯] interjection
doei hoi

cheers /tʃɪəz/ /t͡ʃɪɹz/ interjection
proost gezondheid cheers daar ga je prut santé
A common toast used when drinking in company.
ciao doeg doei hoi ik zie je later
(chiefly, Commonwealth, informal) goodbye, especially as a sign-off in an email or after writing a comment.
bedankt dank je dank je wel dankjewel jo joe
(Commonwealth, informal) thank you

cheese /t͡ʃiz/ /t͡ʃiːz/ cheesen cheeses n
kaas
(uncountable) A dairy product made from curdled or cultured milk.
(countable) Any particular variety of cheese.

cheese knife cheese knives n
kaasmes
A type of knife used for cutting cheese, typically with a wide, curved blade.

cheese mite cheese mites n
kaasmijt
Any of several species of mite that thrive on the surface of cheese and feed on it. They are used on purpose in production of some types of cheese to give the cheese a distinct flavor.

cheese slicer cheese slicers n
kaasschaaf
A kitchen instrument used for slicing cheese.

cheeseburger cheeseburgers n
kaasburger
A hamburger containing cheese (usually one or more slices of processed cheese).

cheesecake /ˈt͡ʃizˌkeɪk/ /ˈt͡ʃiːzˌkeɪk/ /ˈt͡ʃɛzˌkeɪk/ /ˈt͡ʃɪzˌkeɪk/ cheesecakes n
kaastaart kwarktaart
(countable, and, uncountable, obsolete) A pie made of cream, eggs and milk (somewhat resembling the modern American chess cake).

cheesecloth cheesecloths n
kaasdoek
A loosely woven cotton gauze, originally used to wrap cheese, but now used for various culinary tasks and by farmers to shade crops and keep birds off.

cheesemaker cheesemakers n
kaasmaakster kaasmaker
A person skilled in the art of making cheese

cheesy /ˈt͡ʃiːzi/ cheesier cheesiest adj
oubollig
(informal) Overdramatic, excessively emotional or clichéd, trite, contrived.

cheetah /ˈt͡ʃiːtɑ/ /ˈt͡ʃiːtə/ cheetahs n
jachtluipaard cheeta
A distinctive member (Acinonyx jubatus) of the cat family, slightly smaller than the leopard, but with proportionately longer limbs and a smaller head; native to Africa and southeast Asia (where it is nearly extinct) and also credited with being the fastest terrestrial animal.

chef /ʃɛf/ chefs n
chef-kok
The head cook of a restaurant or other establishment.

chef's knife chef's knives chefs' knives n
koksmes
A type of general purpose kitchen knife used for food preparation, typically measuring eight inches by one and a half inches.

chelicera /kəˈlɪ.sə.ɹə/ chelicerae n
cheliceer
(zoology) Either of the prehensile claws found on the proboscis of chelicerates (horseshoe crabs, sea spiders and arachnids).

chemical /ˈkɛmɪkəl/ adj
chemisch scheikundig
Of or relating to chemistry.

chemical /ˈkɛmɪkəl/ chemicals n
chemicalie
(chemistry, sciences) Any specific chemical element or chemical compound or alloy.
verslavend middel
(slang) An addictive drug.

chemical bond chemical bonds n
chemische binding
(chemistry) Any of several attractive forces that serve to bind atoms together to form molecules

chemical element chemical elements n
chemisch element scheikundig element
(chemistry) Any one of the simplest chemical substances that cannot be decomposed in a chemical reaction. Chemical elements consist of atoms which have the same number of protons.

chemical physics n
chemische fysica
(chemistry, physics) The science that studies chemical processes and phenomena from the point of view of physics.

chemical weapon chemical weapons n
chemisch wapen
A noxious substance contained in some form of delivery system such as a shell or missile.

chemicals n
chemicaliënindustrie chemische industrie
The chemical industry.

chemist /ˈkɛmɪst/ chemists n
chemicus scheikundige
A person who specializes in the science of chemistry, especially at a professional level.

chemistry /ˈkɛm.ɪ.stɹi/ chemistries n
chemie scheikunde
(uncountable) The branch of natural science that deals with the composition and constitution of substances and the changes that they undergo as a consequence of alterations in the constitution of their molecules.
(informal) The mutual attraction between two people; rapport.
chemie- chemo- scheikundig
(countable) An application of chemical theory and method to a particular substance.

chemo- /kimoʊ/ /kɛmoʊ/ prefix
chemie- chemo-
Relating to or using chemicals or chemistry.

chemotherapy /ˌkiːməʊˈθɛɹəpi/ chemotherapies n
chemotherapie chemo chemokuur
(medicine) Any chemical treatment intended to be therapeutic with respect to a disease state.
(oncology, most common usage) chemical treatment to kill or halt the replication and/or spread of cancerous cells in a patient.

chempedak chempedaks n
tjampadak
Fruit of this tree.

chemsex n
chemseks
(sexuality) Sexual intercourse under the influence of recreational drugs.

cheque /t͡ʃɛk/ cheques n
cheque
(Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand, UK, Ireland, Hong Kong) A draft directing a bank to pay money to a named person or entity.

chequebook chequebooks n
chequeboek chequeboekje
A folder or booklet containing preprinted cheques for use by the holder of a bank account.

chequy /ˈt͡ʃɛki/ adj
geschakeerd
(heraldry) Chequered; divided into small squares (chequers) by transverse vertical and horizontal lines.

cherish /ˈt͡ʃɛɹɪʃ/ v
koesteren
To treat with affection, care, and tenderness; to nurture or protect with care.
To have a deep appreciation of; to hold dear.

cherry /ˈt͡ʃɛɹi/ cherrier cherriest more cherry most cherry adj
kers kersensmaak
Of a bright red colour; cherry red.

cherry /ˈt͡ʃɛɹi/ cherries n
kers kerselaar kersenhout kriekenboom
The wood of a cherry tree.
kers kriek morel
The fruit of the coffee plant, containing the seeds or beans.

cherry blossom cherry blossoms n
kersenbloesem
The blossom or flower of the cherry tree, particularly the Japanese cherry (Prunus serrulata).

cherry picker cherry pickers n
hoogwerker
A cantilevered tool for installing or removing the engine block from a vehicle (also known as an engine crane or engine hoist)

cherry red adj
kersenrood kersrood
Of a deep bright red colour, like that of a cherry.

cherry red cherry reds n
kersenrood kersrood
A deep bright red color, like that of a cherry.

cherry tree cherry trees n
kersenboom kerselaar
A tree of the subgenus Prunus subg. Cerasus, the members of which are valued agriculturally for their fruit, the cherry, and the wood of the tree, cherrywood, used in woodworking.

cherry-pick v
de krenten uit de pap halen alleen de rozijnen uitpikken
(idiomatic) To pick out the best or most desirable items from a list or group, especially to obtain some advantage or to present something in the best possible light.

cherub /ˈt͡ʃɛ.ɹəb/ cherubim cherubims cherubs n
cherub cherubijn
(biblical) A winged creature attending God and guarding his throne; similar to a lamassu (winged bull with a human torso) in the pre-exilic texts of the Hebrew Bible, more humanoid in later texts.

chervil /ˈt͡ʃɜː(ɹ)vɪl/ chervils n
kervel
(countable) A leafy herb, Anthriscus cerefolium, resembling parsley.
(uncountable) Leaves from the plant, used as an herb in cooking, which have a mild flavor of anise.

chervonets chervontsy n
tsjervonets
Any of several former currencies of Russia: applied to various foreign gold coins prior to the reign of Peter I of Russia, then to a Russian gold coin of 1701-1757, and finally to a 1922 currency of the Soviet Union.

chess /t͡ʃɛs/ chesses n
schaakspel schaak schaken
A board game for two players, each beginning with sixteen chess pieces moving according to fixed rules across a chessboard with the objective to checkmate the opposing king.

chess boxing n
schaakboksen
A hybrid sport involving alternating rounds of chess and boxing.

chess clock chess clocks n
wedstrijdklok
A device consisting of two clocks and a switch for running one at a time, used in chess and other games to measure how much time each player takes.

chess piece chess pieces n
schaakstuk
(chess) Any of the 16 white and 16 black pieces used in playing the game of chess.

chess player chess players n
schaakster schaker
A human or computer that plays the game of chess.

chessboard chessboards n
schaakbord
(chess) The square board used in the game of chess, subdivided into eight rows of eight squares each, the squares in each row and column being of alternating colours.

chest /t͡ʃɛst/ /t͡ʃɪst/ chests n
kist
A box, now usually a large strong box with a secure convex lid.
borst romp thorax torso
(anatomy) The portion of the front of the human body from the base of the neck to the top of the abdomen; the thorax. Also the analogous area in other animals.

chest of drawers chests of drawers n
komode
A piece of furniture which has multiple parallel, horizontal drawers stacked one above the other, used mainly for the storage of clean clothes.

chest pass chest passes n
borstpass
(basketball) A pass played with the ball at chest-height.

chest voice n
borststem
(phonology, music) A kind of voice of a medium or low pitch and a sonorous quality ascribed to resonance in the chest, or thorax; voice of the thick register. It is produced by vibration of the vocal cords through their entire width and thickness, and with convex surfaces presented to each other.

chestnut /ˈt͡ʃɛs.nʌt/ /ˈt͡ʃɛst.nʌt/ adj
kastanjebruin kastanjebruine
Of a deep reddish-brown colour, like that of a chestnut.

chestnut /ˈt͡ʃɛs.nʌt/ /ˈt͡ʃɛst.nʌt/ chestnuts n
kastanje kastanjebruin tamme kastanje
(uncountable) A dark, reddish-brown colour, as seen on the fruit of the chestnut tree.

chestnut tree /ˈtʃɛsnʌt ˌtɹiː/ chestnut trees n
kastanje kastanjeboom
A tree that bears chestnuts; a tree of the genus Castanea

chestnut-bellied tit chestnut-bellied tits n
kastanjebuikmees
Sittiparus castaneoventris, a small bird of the tit family Paridae

chestnut-eared bunting chestnut-eared buntings n
grijskopgors
Emberiza fucata, a passerine bird in the bunting family Emberizidae.

chevron /ˈʃɛvɹən/ chevrons n
keper
(heraldiccharge) A wide inverted V placed on a shield.

chevrotain /ˈʃɛvɹə(ʊ)teɪn/ /ˈʃɛvɹəˌteɪn/ chevrotains n
dwerghert dwergmuskusdier
Any of several small hornless ruminants of the family Tragulidae (genera Hyemoschus, Moschiola, and Tragulus), native to tropical rainforests of South and Southeast Asia, and Central and West Africa; a mouse deer.

chew /tʃuː/ /tʃɪʊ̯/ /t͡ʃ(j)u/ v
kauwen
To crush with the teeth by repeated closing and opening of the jaws; done to food to soften it and break it down by the action of saliva before it is swallowed.

chew the cud v
herkauwen
(figuratively, idiomatic, of a person) To meditate or ponder before answering; to be deep in thought; to ruminate.

chewing gum chewing gums n
kauwgom
A flavoured preparation of chicle or synthetic rubber, made for chewing.

chewy /ˈt͡ʃuː.i/ chewier chewiest adj
taai rubberig
Having a pliable or springy texture when chewed.

chez /ʃeɪ/ preposition
bij
At the home of.

chi /kaɪ/ chis n
chi
The twenty-second letter of the Classical and Modern Greek alphabets.

chia seed chia seeds n
chiazaad
An edible seed of Salvia hispanica, a flowering plant in the mint family native to Central America, or of the related Salvia columbariae of southwestern United States and Mexico.

chiaroscuro /kɪˌɑːɹəˈskʊəɹəʊ/ /ˌkjɑɹəˈsk(j)ʊɹoʊ/ chiaroscuri chiaroscuros n
clair-obscur
(painting) An artistic technique developed during the Renaissance, referring to the use of strong contrasts between light and dark in order to create the illusion of volume.

chic /ʃik/ /ʃiːk/ chicer chicest more chic most chic adj
chic chique
Elegant, stylish.

chic /ʃik/ /ʃiːk/ chics n
sjiek
(chiefly, uncountable) Good form; style.

chicane /t͡ʃɪˈkeɪn/ /ʃɪˈkeɪn/ chicanes n
chicane
(motor racing) A sharp double bend on a racecourse, designed to prevent unsafe speeds; an obstacle creating a curve. [from 20th c.]

chicanery /ʃɪˈkeɪn(ə)ɹi/ chicaneries n
chikane drogreden sofisme
(uncountable) Deception by the use of trickery, quibbling, or subterfuge.
vals argument
(countable, law) A slick performance by a lawyer.

chick /t͡ʃɪk/ chicken chicks n
kuiken
A young bird.
A young chicken.
griet stoot
(chiefly, US, Canada, Australia, colloquial) A young, typically attractive, woman or teenage girl.

chickadee /ˈt͡ʃɪ.kəˌdi/ chickadees n
mees
A small passerine bird (songbird) of the genus Parus or the family Paridae.

chicken /ˈt͡ʃɪkɪn/ chickens n
kip hoen hen kippenvlees
(uncountable) The meat from this bird eaten as food.
kip hoen hen
(archaic) The young of any bird; a chick.
lafaard angsthaas lafbek wezel
(countable, slang) A coward.

chicken feed chicken feeds n
kippenvoer
Food (usually grain) given to poultry.

chicken pox chicken poxes n
waterpokken windpokken varicella wijnpokken
(inexact, sometimes, _, proscribed, disease) Any disease causing similar symptoms.

chicken run chicken runs n
kippenren
An enclosed area, attached to a chicken coop, in which poultry are allowed to run around and peck.

chicken scratch chicken scratches n
hanenpoten
(informal, idiom) Cramped or illegible handwriting.

chicken soup chicken soups n
kippensoep
Any soup made with either pieces of chicken or chicken broth as its main ingredient, often thought to cure everyday illnesses such as the common cold.

chicken wing chicken wings n
kippenvleugel
(cuisine) A wing of a chicken, either on the living chicken, raw, or cooked.

chicken wire chicken wires n
kippengaas
(countable) A type of such material, differentiated by material, coating, wire thickness, width, and mesh size.

chicken-or-egg question chicken-or-egg questions n
kip-en-eiprobleem
(by extension) A question to decide which of two interdependent things happened first.

chickenhawk /ˈt͡ʃɪkɪnˌhɔk/ chickenhawks n
kiekendief
Any of the North American hawk species (Cooper's hawk, sharp-shinned hawk and red-tailed hawk), or counterparts elsewhere, mistakenly believed to be pests.

chickpea /ˈt͡ʃɪkˌpiː/ chickpeas n
kikkererwt Spaanse erwt keker kekererwt kreukerwt
A seed of this plant, often used as a food.

chickweed chickweeds n
hoornbloem muur
Any of several small-leaved herbs of the genera Cerastium and Stellaria.

chicory /ˈ t͡ʃɪkəɹi/ /ˈtʃɪkəɹi/ /ˈtʃɪkɹi/ chicories n
cichorei witlof bitterwortel lof suikerij witloof
(chiefly, Britain) The common chicory (Cichorium intybus), the source of Belgian endive, radicchio, and sugarloaf.
bitterwortel chicorei suikerij
(uncountable, cooking) A coffee substitute made from the roasted roots of the common chicory, sometimes used as a cheap adulterant in real coffee.

chief /t͡ʃiːf/ chiefs n
schildhoofd
(sometimes, ironic) An informal term of address.

chief executive chief executives n
CEO algemeen directeur bestuursvoorzitter
Chief executive officer.

chief executive officer chief executive officers n
bestuursvoorzitter CEO algemeen directeur
(business) The highest-ranking corporate officer or executive officer of a corporation, company, or agency, responsible for carrying out the policies of the board of directors on a day-to-day basis; CEO.

chief financial officer chief financial officers n
CFO financieel directeur
(business) The executive who is in charge of financial affairs, notably as head of a financial department, typically directly under the chief executive officer and/or the board who lead the corporation or other organisation as a whole

chief information officer chief information officers n
CIO
An executive who is in charge of the technical affairs of a business, notably as head of the information technology department, typically directly under the chief executive officer and/or the board.

chief of staff chiefs of staff n
stafchef
(military) The senior officer of any of several services of the armed forces of several nations.

chief operating officer chief operating officers n
COO operationeel directeur
(business) A corporate officer of a corporation, company, or agency, responsible for executing decisions of the chief executive officer (CEO) according to their decided schedule; often initialised as COO.

chief technology officer chief technology officers n
CTO technisch directeur
An executive responsible for the technological development and often the overall technical infrastructure of the products of a business, typically directly accountable to the chief executive officer or the board.

chiefly /ˈtʃiːf.li/ more chiefly most chiefly adv
voornamelijk
(focus) Mainly or principally; almost entirely.

chieftain /ˈt͡ʃiːf.tən/ /ˈt͡ʃiːf.tɪn/ chieftains n
opperhoofd stamhoofd
A leader of a clan or tribe.
bendeleider
(by extension) A leader of a group.

chiffchaff /ˈt͡ʃɪf.t͡ʃæf/ chiffchaffs n
tjiftjaf
A small, common warbler, Phylloscopus collybita, with yellowish-green plumage that breeds throughout northern and temperate Europe and Asia.
boszanger
Any of several other species of the same genus.

child /t͡ʃaɪld/ [t͡ʃaɪ̯ɫd] [ˈt͡ʃaɪ̯.ɫ̩d] childer children n
kind
(with possessive) One's direct descendant by birth, regardless of age; one's offspring; a son or daughter.
A person considered a product of a place or culture, a member of a tribe or culture, regardless of age.
(computing) A data item, process, or object which has a subservient or derivative role relative to another.

child abuse /ˈtʃaɪldəbjuːs/ n
kindermisbruik kindermishandeling
(criminology) Physical, sexual or emotional mistreatment of a child that causes long-term or permanent damage. [from 20th c.]

child benefit n
kinderbijslag kindergeld
(UK) A regular government payment made to parents or guardians for each child up to a certain age.

child carrier child carriers n
buikdrager
Any of several devices for carrying babies or very young children within a sling or framework worn as a backpack or on the front of the body.

child labour n
kinderarbeid
(British spelling, Canadian spelling) Work performed by a minor that is prohibited by statute law, or under terms and conditions considered inhumane.

child language n
kindertaal

child pornography n
kinderpornografie kinderporno
Pornographic material depicting minors; sexually explicit (or suggestive) images of children.

child prodigy child prodigies n
wonderkind wonderknaap
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child support n
kinderalimentatie
(legal) The ongoing obligation for a periodic payment made directly or indirectly by an obligor, usually the noncustodial parent, to an obligee, usually the custodial parent or other guardian, for the financial care and support of children of a relationship or marriage that has been terminated, or which never existed.

child's play n
kinderspel
(idiomatic) Something particularly simple or easy.

child-in-law children-in-law n
schoonkind
A spouse of one's child; a son-in-law or daughter-in-law

childbirth childbirths n
bevalling
The fact or action of giving birth to a child, as the culmination of pregnancy.

childcare childcares n
kinderopvang
(countable) A place where young children are supervised while away from their parents or guardians.

childhood /ˈt͡ʃaɪldhʊd/ childhoods n
kinderjaren kindertijd
The time during which one is a child, from between infancy and puberty.

childhood friend childhood friends n
jeugdvriend
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childhood memory childhood memories n
jeugdherinnering
A memory formed during the childhood years.

childish /ˈt͡ʃaɪldɪʃ/ more childish most childish adj
infantiel kinderachtig
Of or suitable for a child.
Immature in thought or behaviour.

childless adj
kinderloos
Not having any children.

childlessness n
kinderloosheid
The state of being childless.

childminder childminders n
babysitster babysitter kinderoppas oppas
A person employed to look after other people's children while they are away; a babysitter.

children's hospital children's hospitals n
kinderziekenhuis
A hospital which offers its services exclusively to children and adolescents.

children's rights n
kinderrechten

childrenswear n
kinderkleding
(mostly, retail) clothing for children.

chili /ˈt͡ʃɪli/ /ˈt͡ʃɪliː/ chilies chilis n
chilipeper chili
(countable) The pungent, spicy fresh or dried fruit of any of several cultivated varieties of capsicum peppers, used in cooking.

chili oil chili oils n
chiliolie
A spicy condiment in which crushed dried red chili peppers (and sometimes other ingredients) have been macerated in oil

chili pepper chili peppers n
chilipeper
Any fruit of a plant of the botanical genus Capsicum, which has a spicy/burning flavour because it contains capsaicin. (Not all chili peppers are particularly spicy, but all true chili peppers contain some capsaicin, in contrast to e.g. the bell pepper, which is not a true chili pepper and does not.)

chili powder chili powders n
chilipoeder
Pulverized dry chilis used for culinary purposes.

chiliagon /ˈkɪliəɡən/ chiliagons n
duizendhoek
(geometry, rare) A polygon with a thousand vertices and a thousand edges.

chiliasm /ˈkɪ.lɪæ.z(ə)m/ chiliasms n
chiliasme millennialisme
Belief in an earthly thousand-year period of peace and prosperity, sometimes equated with the return of Jesus for that period.

chill /t͡ʃɪl/ v
chillen
(intransitive, slang) To relax; to lie back.

chill out v
niksen
(intransitive, slang) To relax or take time out; to calm down.

chilly /ˈt͡ʃɪli/ chillier chilliest adj
kil fris
Cold enough to cause discomfort.
koel
(figuratively) Distant and cool; unfriendly.

chime /tʃaɪm/ chimes n
klok
(musical instruments) A musical instrument producing a sound when struck, similar to a bell (e.g. a tubular metal bar) or actually a bell. Often used in the plural to refer to the set: the chimes.

chime /tʃaɪm/ v
luiden
(intransitive) To make the sound of a chime.
(transitive) To cause to sound in harmony; to play a tune, as upon a set of bells; to move or strike in harmony.
overeenstemmen stroken
(intransitive) To agree; to correspond.

chimney /ˈt͡ʃɪmni/ /ˈt͡ʃɪməni/ chimneys chimnies n
schoorsteen schouw
A vertical tube or hollow column used to emit environmentally polluting gaseous and solid matter (including but not limited to by-products of burning carbon- or hydrocarbon-based fuels); a flue.
lampenkap
The glass flue surrounding the flame of an oil lamp.
schoorsteen
(British) The smokestack of a steam locomotive.
spleet
A narrow cleft in a rock face; a narrow vertical cave passage.

chimney fire chimney fires n
schoorsteenbrand

chimney sweep chimney sweeps n
schoorsteenveger schoorsteenveegster
A person whose job is to clean soot from chimneys.

chimney swift chimney swifts n
schoorsteengierzwaluw
A rapid-flying bird that feeds on flying insects, Chaetura pelagica, with a breeding range in the eastern US extending into Canada and winter range in northwestern South America.

chimpanzee /t͡ʃɪmˈpæn.zi/ /ˌt͡ʃɪm.pænˈziː/ /ˌt͡ʃɪm.pənˈziː/ chimpanzees n
chimpansee
Pan troglodytes, a species of great ape in the genus Pan, native to Africa, and believed by biologists to be the closest extant relative to humans along with the bonobo.
(broadly) A member of the genus Pan, including the bonobo which was formerly known as the pygmy chimpanzee.

chin /t͡ʃɪn/ chins n
kin
The bottom of a face, (specifically) the typically jutting jawline below the mouth.

chinchilla /t͡ʃɪnˈt͡ʃɪlə/ chinchillas n
chinchilla
(countable) Either of two small, crepuscular rodents of the genus Chinchilla, native to the Andes, prized for their very soft fur and often kept as pets.
(uncountable) The fur of a chinchilla, used for clothing.

chinstrap penguin chinstrap penguins n
stormbandpinguïn keelbandpinguïn kinbandpinguïn
A species of penguin, Pygoscelis antarcticus, with a distinctive black strip under the head.

chintz /t͡ʃɪnts/ chintzes n
sits
A painted or stained calico fabric, originally produced in India, and known for its brightly colored designs.

chip /t͡ʃɪp/ chips n
fiche
(games, gambling) A token used in place of cash.
chip
(electronics) A circuit fabricated in one piece on a small, thin substrate; a microchip.
chips
(US, Canada, Australia, and, New Zealand, especially, in the plural) A thin, crisp, fried slice of potato, a crisp; occasionally a similar fried slice of another vegetable or dried fruit.

chip fork chip forks n
frietvorkje
A small, flat, wooden or plastic fork-like utensil available from chip shops.

chip shop chip shops n
frituur friettent friture
(British, Ireland) A fast food outlet which sells fish and chips.

chipboard chipboards n
spaanplaat
(Australia, UK) A building material made from wood chips compressed and bound with synthetic resin.

chipmunk /ˈt͡ʃɪp.mʌŋk/ chipmunks n
wangzakeekhoorn chipmunk
A squirrel-like rodent of the genus Tamias, native mainly to North America.

chipolata /ˌt͡ʃɪpəˈlɑːtə/ chipolatas n
chipolata
A type of sausage from Europe, typically of seasoned coarsely ground pork.

chipper /ˈtʃɪpə/ /ˈt͡ʃɪpɚ/ chipperer chipperest adj
goedgemutst
Exhibiting a lively optimism; in high spirits, cheerful.

chipper /ˈtʃɪpə/ /ˈt͡ʃɪpɚ/ chippers n
hakselaar
(in particular, US) A machine that reduces organic matter to compost; depending on size, whole tree trunks are reduced to sawdust; a woodchipper.
friettent snackbar
(Ireland, slang) A fish and chip shop, or more generally a cheap fast food outlet, typically selling chips and other deep-fried foods.
friteuse frituur
(slang) A deep frier.

chirality /kaɪˈɹælɪti/ chiralities n
chiraliteit
The phenomenon, in chemistry, physics and mathematics, in which objects are mirror images of each other, but are otherwise identical; handedness

chiropractic n
chiropractie chiropraxie
(alternative medicine) A system of health care involving manipulation of the spinal column and other body structures, for the purpose of alleviating neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction.

chiropractor /ˈkaɪ.ɹəˌpɹæk.tə(ɹ)/ chiropractors n
chiropractor chiropracticus
A health-care practitioner who specializes in chiropractic, the hands on or hand-held instrumental movement of the bone structure of the body to improve the function of the joints or nervous system.

chirp /t͡ʃɘːp/ /t͡ʃɚp/ /t͡ʃɜːp/ v
tjilpen tjirpen
(intransitive) To make a short, sharp, cheerful note, as of small birds or crickets.
tjirpen
(Canada) To speak rapid insulting comical banter back and forth.

chisel /ˈt͡ʃɪzəl/ chisels n
beitel
A cutting tool used to remove parts of stone, wood or metal by pushing or pounding the back when the sharp edge is against the material. It consists of a slim, oblong block of metal with a sharp wedge or bevel formed on one end and sometimes a handle at the other end.

chisel /ˈt͡ʃɪzəl/ v
beitelen
(intransitive) To use a chisel.

chit /t͡ʃɪt/ chits n
briefje
(dated) A small sheet or scrap of paper with a hand-written note as a reminder or personal message.

chit-chat v
over koetjes en kalfjes praten
(intransitive) To engage in small talk, to discuss unimportant matters.

chiton /ˈkaɪtn̩/ /ˈkaɪtɑn/ /ˈkaɪtɒn/ chitons n
chiton keverslak
Any of various rock-clinging marine molluscs of the class Polyplacophora, including the genus Chiton.

chivalry /ˈt͡ʃɪvəlɹi/ /ˈʃɪvəlɹi/ chivalries n
ridderschap
The ethical code of the knight prevalent in Medieval Europe, having such primary virtues as mercy towards the poor and oppressed, humility, honour, sacrifice, fear of God, faithfulness, courage and courtesy to ladies.
galanterie hoofsheid ridderlijkheid
Courteous behaviour, especially that of men towards women.

chive /t͡ʃaɪv/ chives n
bieslook
A perennial plant, Allium schoenoprasum, related to the onion.
(in the plural) The leaves of this plant used as a herb.

chloride /ˈklɔɹˌaɪd/ /ˈklɔːˌɹaɪd/ chlorides n
chloride
(chemistry) any salt of hydrochloric acid, such as sodium chloride, or any binary compound of chlorine and another element or radical

chlorine /ˈklɔɹin/ /ˈklɔːɹiːn/ chlorines n
chloor
A toxic, green, gaseous chemical element (symbol Cl) with an atomic number of 17.

chlorofluorocarbon chlorofluorocarbons n
chloorfluorkoolwaterstof
(organic chemistry) Any of a class of organic compounds in which the hydrogen atoms of a hydrocarbon are replaced with those of chlorine and fluorine; formerly used as refrigerants and aerosol can propellants but withdrawn due to causing damage to the ozone layer.

chloroform /ˈklɔːɹə(ʊ)ˌfɔː(ɹ)m/ n
chloroform
(organic compound) A halogenated hydrocarbon, trichloromethane, CHCl3; it is a volatile, sweet-smelling liquid, used extensively as a solvent and formerly as an anesthetic.

chlorophyll /ˈklɒɹ.ə.fɪl/ /ˈklɔɹ.ə.fɪl/ /ˈklɔː.ɹə.fɪl/ chlorophylls n
bladgroen chlorofyl
(biochemistry) Any of a group of green pigments that are found in the chloroplasts of plants and in other photosynthetic organisms such as cyanobacteria.

chlorophyte chlorophytes n
groenwier
Any of the green algae that make up the division Chlorophyta

chloroplast /ˈklɔːrəʊˌplæst/ chloroplasts n
bladgroenkorrel
(cytology) An organelle, found in the cells of green plants and in photosynthetic algae, where photosynthesis takes place, characterized by a high concentration of chlorophyll and two membranes.

chock full /ˌtʃɒk ˈfʊl/ more chock full most chock full adj
boordevol tjokvol
(informal) Containing the maximum amount possible, flush on all sides, jam-packed, crammed.

chocolate /t͡ʃɔk(ə)lət/ /ˈt͡ʃɑk(ə)lɪt/ /ˈt͡ʃɒk(ə)lət/ /ˈt͡ʃɒk(ə)lɪt/ /ˈt͡ʃɔk(ə)lət/ /ˈt͡ʃɔk(ə)lɪt/ /ˈt͡ʃɔːk(ə)lət/ more chocolate most chocolate adj
chocolade- chocolade
Made of or containing chocolate.
chocoladekleurig chocolade
Having a dark reddish-brown colour/color.

chocolate /t͡ʃɔk(ə)lət/ /ˈt͡ʃɑk(ə)lɪt/ /ˈt͡ʃɒk(ə)lət/ /ˈt͡ʃɒk(ə)lɪt/ /ˈt͡ʃɔk(ə)lət/ /ˈt͡ʃɔk(ə)lɪt/ /ˈt͡ʃɔːk(ə)lət/ chocolates n
chocolade chocola
(mostly, uncountable) A food made from ground roasted cocoa beans.
bonbon chocolaatje chocoladebonbon praline
(countable) A single, small piece of confectionery made from chocolate.
chocoladekleur chocolade
(uncountable) A dark, reddish-brown colour/color, like that of chocolate (also called chocolate brown).

chocolate bar chocolate bars n
chocoladereep
A flat slab of chocolate, usually oblong in shape, which can be broken into smaller segments when being eaten, either solid or with a filling such as nuts or caramel.

chocolate cake chocolate cakes n
chocoladetaart
A cake flavored with melted chocolate or chocolate powder.

chocolate chip chocolate chips n
chocoladevlok
A small, usually near-conical piece of chocolate.

chocolate milk /ˈt͡ʃɑkɫɪtmɪɫk/ /ˌt͡ʃɑkɫɪtˈmɪɫk/ chocolate milks n
chocolademelk
A sweetened cocoa-flavored drink, typically created by mixing chocolate syrup or chocolate powder with milk, and typically served cold.

chocolate spread chocolate spreads n
choco chocoladepasta chocopasta
a sweet chocolate-flavored paste

choice /t͡ʃɔɪs/ choicer choicest more choice most choice adj
uitgelezen
Especially good or preferred.

choice /t͡ʃɔɪs/ choices n
keuze keuzemogelijkeheid
One selection or preference; that which is chosen or decided; the outcome of a decision.

choir /kwaɪə(ɹ)/ /kwaɪɚ/ choirs n
koor
A group of people who sing together; a company of people who are trained to sing together.
(architecture) The part of a church where the choir assembles for song.

choirmaster choirmasters n
koordirigent
the musical director of a choir, who conducts performances and supervises rehearsal

choke /t͡ʃoʊk/ /t͡ʃəʊk/ chokes n
choke
A control on a carburetor to adjust the air/fuel mixture when the engine is cold.
macht
(sports) In wrestling, karate (etc.), a type of hold that can result in strangulation.

choke /t͡ʃoʊk/ /t͡ʃəʊk/ v
verstikken stikken
(intransitive) To be unable to breathe because of obstruction of the windpipe (for instance food or other objects that go down the wrong way, or fumes or particles in the air that cause the throat to constrict).
wurgen
(transitive) To prevent (someone) from breathing or talking by strangling or filling the windpipe.

choker /ˈtʃəʊkə/ /ˈt͡ʃoʊkɚ/ chokers n
wurger
One who operates the choke of an engine during ignition.

cholecystectomy cholecystectomies n
cholecystectomie
(surgery) The surgical procedure to remove the gall bladder

cholecystitis cholecystites cholecystitides n
cholecystitis galblaasontsteking
(disease) An inflammation of the gall bladder.

choler cholers n
wrok
Anger or irritability.

cholera /ˈkɑləɹə/ /ˈkɒləɹə/ choleras n
cholera
(pathology) Any of several acute infectious diseases of humans and domestic animals, caused by certain strains of the Vibrio cholerae bacterium through ingestion of contaminated water or food, usually marked by severe gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, and dehydration.

choleric /kɘˈliəɹɘk/ /kəˈlɛɹɪk/ /ˈkɑlɝɪk/ /ˈkɒl(ə)ɹɪk/ /ˈkɔl(ɘ)ɹɘk/ more choleric most choleric adj
cholerisch kwaad
(according to theories of the four humours or temperaments) Having a temperament characterized by an excess of choler; easily becoming angry.

cholesterol /kəˈlɛstəɹɒl/ /kəˈlɛstɹɒl/ cholesterols n
cholesterol
(biochemistry) A sterol lipid synthesized by the liver and transported in the bloodstream to the membranes of all animal cells; it plays a central role in many biochemical processes and, as a lipoprotein that coats the walls of blood vessels, is associated with cardiovascular disease.

choline /ˈkoʊliːn/ cholines n
choline
(organic compound) A hydroxy quaternary ammonium compound with formula (CH3)3N+CH2CH2OHX−. It is an essential nutrient for cardiovascular and brain health and for cell membrane formation.

chondrite /ˈkɒndɹaɪt/ chondrites n
chondriet
A meteorite consisting of rock containing chondrules.

chondroblast chondroblasts n
chondroblast
A cell which originates from a mesenchymal stem cell and forms chondrocytes.

chondrocyte chondrocytes n
chondrocyt
(biology) A cell that makes up the tissue of cartilage.

choose /t͡ʃuːz/ v
kiezen verkiezen uitkiezen
To pick; to make the choice of; to select.
kiezen
To decide to act in a certain way.

choosy choosier choosiest adj
kieskeurig
Taking care when choosing that what is chosen best suits one's tastes, desires or requirements.

chop /t͡ʃɑp/ /t͡ʃɒp/ chops n
karbonade
A cut of meat, often containing a section of a rib.

chop /t͡ʃɑp/ /t͡ʃɒp/ v
hakken
(transitive) To sever with an axe or similar implement.

chop suey chop sueys n
tjaptjoi
(US, Philippines) A stir-fried vegetable dish, served with pieces of beef or pork in a semi-thick sauce, and often soy sauce.
(Canada, and, British) Steamed bean sprouts served in a semi-thick sauce, and mixed with a choice of meat and/or vegetables.

chop-chop interjection
vlug een beetje
Used to urge someone to do something quickly.

chopping board chopping boards n
snijplank
A sturdy board, used for cutting and preparing food.

chopstick chopsticks n
eetstokje
(usually, in the plural) An East Asian eating utensil usually used as a pair and held in one hand to grip pieces of food or occasionally to mix liquids or scoop up small pieces of food. The utensil is a stick, usually made of wood and measuring approximately 23cm (10 inches) in length.

chorale /kɔːˈɹɑːl/ chorales n
koraal
(Christianity) A form of Lutheran or Protestant hymn tune.

chord /kɔɹd/ /kɔː(ɹ)d/ chords n
akkoord
(music) A harmonic set of three or more notes that is heard as if sounding simultaneously.
koorde
(rail) A section of subsidiary railway track that interconnects two primary tracks that cross at different levels, to permit traffic to flow between them.

chordate /ˈkɔːdeɪt/ /ˈkɔːɹdeɪt/ chordates n
chordadier
A member of the phylum Chordata; numerous animals having a notochord at some stage of their development; in vertebrates this develops into the spine.

chordophone chordophones n
chordofoon
(musical instrument) Any musical instrument that produces sound from one or more vibrating strings; a string instrument.

chore /t͡ʃo(ː)ɹ/ /t͡ʃoə/ /t͡ʃɔɹ/ /t͡ʃɔː/ chores n
taak
A task, especially a difficult, unpleasant, or routine one.

choreography /ˌkɒɹiˌɒɡɹəfi/ /ˌkɔɹiˌɑɡɹəfi/ choreographies n
choreografie
(by extension) The art of creating and arranging sequences of movement for performances of any kind, such as in fight choreography.
(uncountable) The art of creating, arranging and recording the dance movements of a work, such as a ballet.

chorister /ˈkwæɹɪstəɹ/ /ˈkwɒɹɪstəɹ/ /ˈkwɪɹɪstəɹ/ /ˈkɒɹɪstə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɔɹɪstɚ/ choristers n
koorzanger korist
A singer in a choir.

chorizo /tʃəˈɹisoʊ/ /t͡ʃoʊˈɹisoʊ/ /t͡ʃoʊˈɹiθoʊ/ /t͡ʃɒˈɹiː.zəʊ/ /t͡ʃɒˈɹiːsəʊ/ /t͡ʃɒˈɹiːθəʊ/ /t͡ʃəˈɹi.tsəʊ/ /t͡ʃəˈɹi.zoʊ/ /t͡ʃəˈɹɪtsəʊ/ chorizos n
chorizo
A spicy Spanish sausage flavoured with paprika, often crumbled for use in filling tacos, quesadillas, etc.

chortle /ˈt͡ʃɔɹtəl/ [ˈt͡ʃɔɹɾɫ̩] chortles n
luidruchtig grinniken, verkneukelen
A joyful, somewhat muffled laugh, rather like a snorting chuckle.

chorus /ˈkɔɹaɪ/ /ˈkɔɹəs/ /ˈkɔːɹaɪ/ /ˈkɔːɹəs/ chori choruses chorusses n
koor
A group of singers and dancers in a theatrical performance or religious festival who commented on the main performance in speech or song.
A group of singers performing together; a choir; specifically, such a group singing together in a musical, an opera, etc., as distinct from the soloists; an ensemble.
refrein
A part of a song which is repeated between verses to emphasize the song's content; a refrain.
(often, attributively) A feature or setting in electronic music that makes one instrument sound like many.

chosen one chosen ones n
de ware
(authorship, informal) A character in a narrative work who is predestined to save the world or do some other grand and heroic accomplishment; one who is predestined to become the one

choux pastry /ʃuː ˈpeɪstɹi/ choux pastries n
sous
A type of light pastry (made just from butter, water, flour and eggs) that is used to make profiteroles, éclairs, chouquettes, etc.

chow /t͡ʃaʊ/ chows n
eten

chow mein /tʃaʊ min/ /ˌtʃaʊ ˈmeɪn/ n
tjauwmin
A westernized Chinese dish of stir-fried noodles with vegetables and meat or seafood.

christen /ˈkɹɪsən/ v
dopen
(transitive) To perform the religious act of baptism upon; to baptize.

chromatic aberration /kɹoʊˈmæ.tɪk ˌæb.əˈɹeɪ.ʃn̩/ /kɹəˈmæ.tɪk ˌæb.əˈɹeɪ.ʃn̩/ chromatic aberrations n
chromatische aberratie
(optics) An optical aberration in which an image has coloured fringes, caused by differential refraction of light of different wavelengths.

chromatic scale chromatic scales n
chromatische toonladder
(music) A scale including all intervals of a particular tuning within an octave.

chromaticity chromaticities n
chromaticiteit
An objective specification of the quality of a colour, regardless of its luminance.

chromatid /ˈkɹəʊmətɪd/ chromatids n
chromatide

chrome /kɹoʊm/ /kɹəʊm/ v
verchromen
(transitive) To plate with chrome.

chromium /ˈkɹoʊ.mi.əm/ chromiums n
chroom
A chemical element (symbol Cr) with an atomic number of 24: a steely-grey, lustrous, hard and brittle transition metal.

chromosomal adj
chromosomaal
Of or relating to chromosomes.

chromosome /ˈkɹoʊməˌsoʊm/ /ˈkɹoʊməˌzoʊm/ /ˈkɹəʊ.məˌsəʊm/ /ˈkɹəʊ.məˌzəʊn/ chromosomes n
chromosoom
(cytology, genetics) A linear arrangement of condensed DNA and associated proteins (such as chaperone proteins) which contains the genetic material (genome) of an organism.

chromosphere chromospheres n
chromosfeer
(star) The faint pink extension of a star's atmospheric envelope between the corona and the photosphere

chroneme chronemes n
chroneem
A basic, theoretical unit of sound that can distinguish words by duration only of a vowel or consonant.

chronic /ˈkɹɒnɪk/ more chronic most chronic adj
chronisch
Of a problem, that continues over an extended period of time.
(medicine) Prolonged or slow to heal.
Of a person, suffering from an affliction that is prolonged or slow to heal.
Inveterate or habitual.

chronic fatigue syndrome chronic fatigue syndromes n
chronischevermoeidheidssyndroom
(pathology) A condition characterized by immune, endocrine and neurologic pathology whose main symptoms are extreme fatigue, extremely low stamina, muscle pain, lymph node swelling, postexertional malaise, and cognitive difficulties.

chronicle /ˈkrɑnɪkl̩/ /ˈkɹɒnɪkəl/ chronicles n
kroniek
A written account of events and when they happened, ordered by time.

chronoception /ˌkɹoʊ-/ /ˌkɹɑnoʊˈsɛpʃ(ə)n/ /ˌkɹɒnəʊˈsɛpʃn̩/ /ˌkɹəʊ-/ n
tijdsperceptie
(physiology) The perception or sense of time.

chronological /ˌkɹɒnəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ more chronological most chronological adj
chronologisch
In order of time from the earliest to the latest.

chronology /kɹəˈnɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /kɹəˈnɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ chronologies n
chronologie
(uncountable) The science of determining the order in which events occurred.
chronologie tijdrekenkunde tijdrekening tijdsorde
(countable) An arrangement of events into chronological order; called a timeline when involving graphical elements.

chronostasis /-ˈstæ-/ /ˌkɹoʊ-/ /ˌkɹɑnəˈsteɪsɪs/ /ˌkɹɒnəˈsteɪsɪs/ /ˌkɹəʊ-/ n
chronostasis
(optics) A visual illusion in which a regular movement seems to pause the first time it is observed.

chrysalis /ˈkɹɪsəlɪs/ chrysalides chrysalises chrysalisses n
pop
The pupa of a butterfly or moth, enclosed inside a cocoon, in which metamorphosis takes place.

chrysanthemum /krɪˈsænθəməm/ chrysanthema chrysanthemums n
chrysant
Any of many flowering perennial plants, of the genus Chrysanthemum, native to China, that have showy radiate heads.

chrysoprase chrysoprases n
chrysopraas
(mineral) A variety of light-green translucent quartz.

chub /t͡ʃʌb/ chubs n
kopvoorn
A European chub (Squalius cephalus, syn. Leuciscus cephalus)
dikkerd dikzak
(slang, countable) A chubby, plump person.

chubby /ˈt͡ʃʌbi/ chubbier chubbiest adj
mollig volslank
Of a person: slightly overweight, somewhat fat, and hence plump, rounded, and soft.
Of a body part: containing a moderate amount of fat.

chubby /ˈt͡ʃʌbi/ chubbies n
dikkerdje
A chubby, plump person

chuchotage /ʃu.ʃoʊˈtɑʒ/ /ʃu.ʃəʊˈtɑːʒ/ n
fluistertolken
The interpretation or translation of speech in a whisper to a single person in proximity to other people.

chuck /t͡ʃʌk/ chucks n
klauwplaat
(mechanical engineering) A mechanical device that holds an object firmly in place, for example holding a drill bit in a high-speed rotating drill or grinder.

chuck /t͡ʃʌk/ v
weggooien
(transitive, informal) To discard, to throw away.

chuckle /ˈt͡ʃʌkəl/ chuckles n
gegrinnik
A quiet laugh.

chuckle /ˈt͡ʃʌkəl/ v
grinniken
To laugh quietly or inwardly.
kakelen
(intransitive, archaic) To make the sound of a chicken; to cluck.

chuffed /ˈtʃʌft/ more chuffed most chuffed adj
in zijn nopjes verrukt zeer tevreden
(UK, Ireland, informal) Very pleased or satisfied; delighted.

chukar /ˈt͡ʃʌk.ɚ/ chukars n
Aziatische steenpatrijs
A bird of species of partridge native to central Asia (Alectoris chukar).

chunk /t͡ʃʌŋk/ chunks n
stuk brok klomp
A part of something that has been separated.

church /t͡ʃɜːt͡ʃ/ /t͡ʃɝt͡ʃ/ churches n
kerk
(countable) A Christian house of worship; a building where Christian religious services take place. [from 9th c.]
(countable) A local group of people who follow the same Christian religious beliefs, local or general. [from 9th c.]
(uncountable) Organized religion in general or a specific religion considered as a political institution.
kerkdienst kerk
(uncountable, countable, as bare noun) Christian worship held at a church; service. [from 10th c.]

church service church services n
kerkdienst
A formalized period of communal worship, often but not exclusively occurring on Sunday, or Saturday in the case of those churches practicing Sabbatarianism.

churchgoer churchgoers n
kerkbezoeker kerkganger
One who regularly goes to church; a practicing Christian.

churchwarden churchwardens n
kerkmeester kerkmeesteres kerkvoogd
(British) A lay officer of the Church of England who handles the secular affairs of the parish.

churchyard /ˈt͡ʃɜːt͡ʃ.jɑːd/ /ˈt͡ʃɝt͡ʃ.jɑɹd/ churchyards n
kerkhof kerktuin
A patch of land adjoining a church, often used as a graveyard.

churlish /ˈtʃɜːlɪʃ/ /ˈt͡ʃɝːlɪʃ/ more churlish most churlish adj
grof onvriendelijk slaafs
Of or pertaining to a serf, peasant, or rustic.
grof onvriendelijk
Rude, surly, ungracious. [from late 14th c.]
grommend weerbarstig
Stingy or grudging.

churn /tʃɜːn/ /t͡ʃɝn/ churns n
karn botervat
A vessel used for churning, especially for producing butter.
overstap
(telecommunications) The time when a consumer switches his/her service provider.
overstapkandidaten
(telecommunications) The mass of people who are ready to switch carriers.

churn /tʃɜːn/ /t͡ʃɝn/ v
karnen agiteren klutsen
(transitive) To agitate rapidly and repetitively, or to stir with a rowing or rocking motion; generally applies to liquids, notably cream.
schudden woelen
(transitive, figuratively) To produce excessive and sometimes undesirable or unproductive activity or motion.
(intransitive) To move rapidly and repetitively with a rocking motion; to tumble, mix or shake.

chutzpah /ˈxʊts.pɑ/ chutzpahs n
gotspe
(informal) Nearly arrogant courage; utter audacity, effrontery or impudence; supreme self-confidence; exaggerated self-opinion.

ciborium /sɪˈbɔəɹɪəm/ ciboria ciboriums n
ciborie
(Christianity) A covered receptacle for holding the consecrated wafers of the Eucharist.

cicada /sɪˈkeɪ.də/ /sɪˈkɑ.də/ /sɪˈkɑː.də/ [sɪˈkʰeɪ̯.də] [sɪˈkʰɑː.də] [sɪ̈ˈkʰeɪ̯.ɾə] [sɪ̈ˈkʰɑ.ɾə] cicadae cicadas cicadæ n
cicade
Any of several insects in the superfamily Cicadoidea, with small eyes wide apart on the head and transparent well-veined wings.

cicely cicelies n
roomse kervel
Myrrhis odorata, a plant in the genus Myrrhis, in the family Apiaceae.

cicero /ˈsɪsəɹoʊ/ /ˈsɪsəɹəʊ/ ciceros n
Augustijn cicero mediaan
(typography, Continental, _, printing) The Continental equivalent of the English pica: a measure of 12 Didot points (4.51368 mm or about 0.178 in.) or a body of type in this size.

cider /ˈsaɪ̯.də/ /ˈsaɪ̯.dɚ/ [ˈsʌɪ̯ɾə(ɹ)] ciders n
cider appelwijn appelcider
(Australia) A non-alcoholic carbonated beverage made from apples or pears.
(Japan, South Korea) A non-alcoholic, lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage.

cigar /sɪˈɡɑɹ/ /sɪˈɡɑː(ɹ)/ cigars n
sigaar
A cylinder of tobacco rolled and wrapped with an outer covering of tobacco leaves, intended to be smoked.

cigar lighter cigar lighters n
aansteker sigarettenaansteker

cigarette /sɪ.ɡəˈɹɛt/ /ˈsɪ.ɡə.ɹɛt/ cigarettes n
sigaret
Tobacco or other substances, in a thin roll wrapped with paper, intended to be smoked.

cilantro /sɪˈlæntɹəʊ/ /sɪˈlɑntɹoʊ/ cilantros n
koriander
(US) The stems and leaves of the coriander plant, Coriandrum sativum, used as a seasoning and garnish in cooking.

ciliate ciliates n
trilhaardiertje
(zoology) Any of many protozoa, of the phylum Ciliophora, that have many cilia.

cinch /sɪntʃ/ cinches n
eitje kinderspel makkie peuleschil
(informal) Something that is very easy to do.

cinder /ˈsɪndə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɪndɚ/ cinders n
as
Partially or mostly burnt material that results from incomplete combustion of coal or wood etc.
slak
Slag from a metal furnace.

cinder block cinder blocks n
betonblok snelbouwsteen
A lightweight building block made from cinders and concrete.

cinema /ˈsɪn.ə.mə/ /ˈsɪn.ɪ.mɑː/ /ˈsɪn.ɪ.mə/ cinemas n
cinema bioscoop
(countable) A movie theatre, a movie house
filmindustrie
(film, uncountable) The film and movie industry.

cinereous bunting cinereous buntings n
smyrnagors
Emberiza cineracea, a passerine bird in the bunting family Emberizidae.

cinnabar /ˈsɪn.əˌbɑɹ/ /ˈsɪn.əˌbɑː(ɹ)/ cinnabars n
vermiljoen
A deep red mineral, mercuric sulfide, HgS; the principal ore of mercury; such ore used as the pigment vermilion.

cinnamic acid n
kaneelzuur
(organic compound) The aromatic carboxylic acid C6H5-CH=CH-COOH obtained from cinnamon; it is used in perfumery etc

cinnamon /ˈsɪ.mɪn/ /ˈsɪn.ə.mən/ /ˈsɪn.ə.mɪn/ adj
kaneelachtig met kaneelsmaak
Containing cinnamon, or having a cinnamon taste.
kaneelachtig kaneelkleurig met kaneelsmaak
Of a yellowish-brown color.

cinnamon /ˈsɪ.mɪn/ /ˈsɪn.ə.mən/ /ˈsɪn.ə.mɪn/ cinnamons n
kaneelboom kaneel
Several related trees, notably the Indonesian cinnamon (Cinnamomum burmanni) and Chinese cinnamon or cassia (Cinnamomum aromaticum or Cinnamomum cassia).
kaneel
(mostly, uncountable) A spice from the dried aromatic bark of the cinnamon tree, either rolled into strips or ground into a powder. The word is commonly used as trade name for spices made of any of the species above.
kaneelkleur
(countable) A warm yellowish-brown color, the color of cinnamon.

cinnamon roll cinnamon rolls n
kaneelbrood kaneelbroodje
(baking) A rolled pastry flavored with cinnamon and sugar.

cinnamon stick /ˈsɪn.ə.mən ˌstɪk/ cinnamon sticks n
kaneelstok
A thin piece of cinnamon bark curled up into a tube.

cinnamon-breasted tit cinnamon-breasted tits n
bleekbuikmees
Melaniparus pallidiventris, a small bird of the tit family Paridae

cipher /ˈsaɪfə/ /ˈsaɪfɚ/ ciphers n
cijfer
A numeric character.

circa /ˈsɜːkə/ /ˈsɝkə/ preposition
circa
Approximately, about, around (typically in relation to time)

circle /ˈsɜɹkəl/ [ˈsɜː.kəɫ] [ˈsɝ.kəɫ] circles n
cirkel kring
(geometry) A two-dimensional geometric figure, a line, consisting of the set of all those points in a plane that are equally distant from a given point (center).
A two-dimensional geometric figure, a disk, consisting of the set of all those points of a plane at a distance less than or equal to a fixed distance (radius) from a given point.
kring groep cirkel
A specific group of persons; especially one who shares a common interest.
kring cirkel
(astronomy) An instrument of observation, whose graduated limb consists of an entire circle. When fixed to a wall in an observatory, it is called a mural circle; when mounted with a telescope on an axis and in Y's, in the plane of the meridian, a meridian or transit circle; when involving the principle of reflection, like the sextant, a reflecting circle; and when that of repeating an angle several times continuously along the graduated limb, a repeating circle.
kreits
A territorial division or district.
wallen
(in the plural) A bagginess of the skin below the eyes from lack of sleep.

circle /ˈsɜɹkəl/ [ˈsɜː.kəɫ] [ˈsɝ.kəɫ] v
omcirkelen
(transitive) To travel around along a curved path.
(transitive) To surround.
(transitive) To place or mark a circle around.
cirkelen
(intransitive) To travel in circles.

circle of friends circles of friends n
vriendenkring
A group of close friends who usually do things together.

circuit breaker circuit breakers n
zekering
(electricity) An electrical switch capable of opening and closing an electrical circuit in all operating conditions, including fault situations.

circuitous /sɚˈkjuːətəs/ /sɚˈkjuːɪtəs/ /sɜːˈkjuːɪtəs/ more circuitous most circuitous adj
omslachtig
Not direct or to the point.

circular /ˈsɜː.kjə.lə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɝ.kjə.lɚ/ more circular most circular adj
rond
In the shape of, or moving in a circle.

circular argument circular arguments n
cirkelredenering
(philosophy, logic) An argument which commits the logical fallacy of assuming what it is attempting to prove.

circular economy circular economies n
circulaire economie kringloopeconomie
(economics) An industrial economy that aims to reduce waste and pollution by means of reuse, recycling, etc.

circular saw circular saws n
cirkelzaag
A power saw with a circular cutting blade, whose teeth rotate rapidly.

circulation /ˌsɜː(ɹ).kjʊˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ˌsɝkjʊˈleɪʃən/ circulations n
omloop
The act of passing from place to place or person to person; free diffusion; transmission.
oplage
Currency; circulating coins; notes, bills, etc., current for coin.

circulatory system /-tɹi-/ /ˌsɜːk(j)uːlətəɹi ˈsɪstəm/ /ˌsɝkjələˌtɔɹi ˈsɪstəm/ circulatory systems n
bloedvatenstelsel
(physiology) The parts of an animal body comprising the heart, blood vessels (arteries, veins, and capillaries), and blood, which circulate the blood around the body. [from mid 19th c.]

circumcise /ˈsəːkəmsʌɪz/ v
besnijden
(military, nautical, slang) To trim off the portion of the barrel liner of a large-caliber naval gun that protrudes from the end of the barrel as a result of the liner slowly stretching from prolonged fire.

circumcised adj
besneden
(of a man) Having had the foreskin of the penis excised.

circumciser circumcisers n
besnijder besnijderes
A person who performs circumcision.

circumcision circumcisions n
besnijdenis
The surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis.

circumference /səˈkam.fɹəns/ /səˈkʌm.fɹəns/ /sɚˈkʌm.fɹəns/ /sɜːˈkʌm.fɹəns/ /sɝːˈkʌm.fɹəns/ circumferences n
omtrek
(geometry) The line that bounds a circle or other two-dimensional figure.
(geometry) The length of such a line.

circumfix /səːkəmˈfɪks/ /sɚkəmˈfɪks/ /ˈsəːkəmfɪks/ /ˈsɚkəmfɪks/ circumfixes n
circumfix discontinu affix omvoegsel
(grammar) An affix containing both a prefixing and a suffixing element existing as a single morphological unit.

circumfix /səːkəmˈfɪks/ /sɚkəmˈfɪks/ /ˈsəːkəmfɪks/ /ˈsɚkəmfɪks/ v
circumfigeren
(grammar) Affix a circumfix to (a word).

circumflex /ˈsɜː.kəmˌflɛks/ /ˈsɝ.kəmˌflɛks/ circumflexes n
circonflexe accent circonflexe circumflex dakje
A diacritical mark (ˆ) placed over a vowel in the orthography or transliteration of many languages to change its pronunciation; while in some other languages over a consonant.

circumpolar adj
circumpolair
Located or found throughout a polar region.

circumscribe /ˈsɜː.kəm.skɹaɪb/ /ˈsɝ.kəm.skɹaɪb/ v
omcirkelen
To draw a line around; to encircle.
beperken limiteren
To limit narrowly; to restrict.

circumspect /ˈsɜː.kəm.spɛkt/ /ˈsɝ.kəm.spɛkt/ more circumspect most circumspect adj
omzichtig behoedzaam
Carefully aware of all circumstances; considerate of all that is pertinent.

circumstance /-aːns/ /-æns/ /-ɑːns/ /ˈsɜːkəmst(ə)ns/ /ˈsɜːkəmstæns/ /ˈsɝ.kəm.ˌstæns/ circumstances n
omstandigheid
Something which is related to, or in some way affects, a fact or event.
An event; a fact; a particular incident, occurrence, or condition (status).

circumvent /səːkəmˈvɛnt/ v
omzeilen
(transitive) to avoid or get around something; to bypass

circus /ˈsɜːkəs/ /ˈsɝkəs/ circi circuses circusses n
circus
A traveling company of performers that may include acrobats, clowns, trained animals, and other novelty acts, that gives shows usually in a circular tent. [from late 18th c.]

cirl bunting /səːl ˈbʌntɪŋ/ cirl buntings n
cirlgors
A small Old World passerine bird, Emberiza cirlus, of the bunting family (Emberizidae), very similar to the yellowhammer.

cirque /sɜːk/ /sɝk/ cirques n
keteldal
(geology) A curved depression or natural amphitheatre, especially one in a mountainside at the end of a valley.

cirrhosis /sɪˈɹoʊ.sɪs/ cirrhoses n
cirrose
(pathology) A chronic disease of the liver caused by damage from toxins (including alcohol), metabolic problems, hepatitis, or nutritional deprivation, characterised by an increase in fibrous tissue and the destruction of liver cells.

cirrocumulus cirrocumuli n
cirrocumulus schapenwolk
(physics, meteorology) A principal high-level cloud type appearing as a thin, white patch of cloud without shadows, composed of very small droplets in the form of grains or ripples. The elements may be merged or separate, and more or less regularly arranged; they subtend an angle of less than 1° when observed at an angle of more than 30° above the horizon. Holes or rifts often occur in a sheet of cirrocumulus. Abbreviated Cc.

cirrus /ˈsɪɹəs/ cirri n
windveer cirrus vederwolk
(meteorology) A principal high-level cloud type characterised by white, delicate filaments or wisps, of white (or mostly white) patches, or of narrow bands, found at an altitude of above 7000 metres.

cis man cis men n
cisman

cis woman cis women n
cisvrouw

cistern /ˈsɪs.tən/ /ˈsɪs.tɚn/ cisterns n
cisterne waterreservoir regenbak regenput regenwaterput waterkelder
A reservoir or tank for holding water, especially for catching and holding rainwater for later use.
stortbak
In a flush toilet, the container in which the water used for flushing is held; a toilet tank.

cisterna cisternae n
cisterne
(biology) Any of the various membranes sections comprising some organelles like the Golgi apparatus and the endoplasmic reticulum.

citadel /ˈsɪtədəl/ /ˈsɪtədɛl/ citadels n
citadel
A strong fortress that sits high above a city.
(sometimes, figurative) A stronghold or fortified place.

citation /ˌsaɪˈteɪʃn̩/ /ˌsaɪˈteɪʃən/ [ˌsaɪˈtʰeɪʃn̩] citations n
dagvaarding
An official summons or notice given to a person to appear.
citaat aanhaling
The act of citing a passage from a text, or from another person, using the exact words of the original text or speech and giving credit to the original by referencing.
vermelding
Enumeration; mention.
bronvermelding
A reference to decided cases, or books of authority, to prove a point in law.
citatie
A commendation in recognition of some achievement, or a formal statement of an achievement.

citizen /ˈsɪtɪsən/ /ˈsɪtɪzən/ citizens n
burger staatsburger
A legally-recognized member of a state, with associated rights and obligations; a person considered in terms of this role. [from 14th c.]
burger inwoner particulier poorter stadsburger
(Christianity) A resident of the heavenly city or (later) of the kingdom of God: a Christian; a good Christian. [from 15th c.]

citizen journalism n
burgerjournalistiek
(media) Independent reporting, often by amateurs on the scene of an event, and disseminated via new media.

citizen of the world citizens of the world n
wereldburger wereldburgeres
A person regarded as part of the global citizenry; specifically, one who takes the view that they belong to no particular country or state.

citizenship /sɪtɪzənʃɪp/ citizenships n
burgerschap staatsburgerschap
The status of being a citizen, in its various senses.
The state of being a citizen, in its various senses.

citric acid /ˌsɪtɹɪk ˈæsɪd/ n
citroenzuur
(carboxylic acid) A colourless crystalline compound, 2-hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid, C6H8O7, found in citrus fruit; it is used as a food additive and in the manufacture of citrates.

citric acid cycle /ˈsɪtɹɪk ˌæsɪd ˈsaɪkəl/ n
citroenzuurcyclus
(biochemistry) The Krebs cycle.

citrine /ˈsɪtɹain/ /ˈsɪtɹin/ /ˈsɪtɹiːn/ /ˈsɪtɹən/ citrines n
citrien
A brownish-yellow quartz.

citrine wagtail citrine wagtails n
citroenkwikstaart
Motacilla citreola, a small passerine bird in the family Motacillidae native to Eurasia

citrus fruit citrus fruits n
citrusvrucht
Any of the fruits in the common genus Citrus of flowering plants in the family Rutaceae.

city /sɪtɪ/ /ˈsɪti/ [ˈsɪtʰiː] [ˈsɪɾi] cities n
stad
(UK) A settlement granted special status by royal charter or letters patent; traditionally, a settlement with a cathedral regardless of size.

city block city blocks n
blok bouwblok huizenblok
The smallest part of a town enclosed by streets.

city boy city boys n
stadsjongen
A male inhabitant of a city, or one who prefers city life

city council city councils n
gemeenteraad
A governing body of people elected to oversee management of a city and represent the interests of residents.

city hall /ˈsɪti ˌhɑl/ /ˈsɪti ˌhɔl/ /ˈsɪti ˌhɔːl/ /ˈsɪtɪ ˌhɔːl/ city halls n
stadhuis raadhuis
The building that houses a city's government.
gemeentehuis stadhuis raadhuis
(figuratively, metonym) The city government; government in general.

city state city states n
stadstaat burgerij
A sovereign city, as in Ancient Greece, often part of a league of such cities.

civet /ˈsɪ.vɪt/ civets n
civetkat
(countable) A carnivorous catlike animal, Civettictis civetta, that produces a musky secretion. It is two to three feet (30–90 cm) long, with black bands and spots on the body and tail.

civic /ˈsɪvɪk/ more civic most civic adj
stedelijk
Of, relating to, or belonging to a city, a citizen, or citizenship; municipal or civil.

civic duty civic duties n
burgerplicht

civics /ˈsɪvɪks/ civics n
maatschappijleer
The study of good citizenship and proper membership in a community.

civil /ˈsɪv.əl/ civiler civilest more civil most civil adj
civiel burgerlijk
(uncomparable) Having to do with people and government office as opposed to the military or religion.
beschaafd geciviliseerd
(comparable) Behaving in a reasonable or polite manner; avoiding displays of hostility.

civil aviation n
burgerluchtvaart
All non-military forms of aviation, including private and commercial flight services.

civil code civil codes n
burgerlijk wetboek
(legal) A systematic collection of laws addressing dealings between private parties, such as business contracts and negligence lawsuits.

civil disobedience n
burgerlijke ongehoorzaamheid
A form of social protest, involving the active but non-violent refusal to obey certain laws, demands, or commands of an established authority, because they are considered to be morally wrong or detrimental.

civil engineer civil engineers n
burgerlijk ingenieur
An engineer who is specifically trained for and/or specialised in civil engineering.

civil engineering n
burgerlijke bouwkunde
The technical design and construction of public works such as bridges, buildings, harbours, public greens, roads, etc., and/or technically equivalent private (usually corporate) ones.

civil law civil laws n
burgerlijk recht civiel recht Romaans-Germaans recht continentaal recht
(law) The body of law dealing with the private relations between members of a community; it contrasts with criminal law, military law and ecclesiastical law.

civil partnership civil partnerships n
geregistreerd partnerschap
A union similar to marriage which same-sex couples, and in some jurisdictions opposite-sex couples, may form, which affords rights and responsibilities similar or identical to those afforded by civil marriage.

civil rights n
burgerrechten
(US) Those rights which are guaranteed protection by the US Constitution and are considered to be unquestionable, deserved by all people under all circumstances, especially without regard to race, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender, and disability.

civil servant civil servants n
ambtenaar ambtenares
A person employed in the civil service; a government employee.

civil service civil services n
ambtenarij rijksdienst
In parliamentary forms of government, the branches of government that are not military, legislative, or judicial, but work to apply its laws and regulations.
ambtenarenapparaat ambtenarij
The body of civilian employees of any level of government, not subject to political appointment and removal, normally hired and promoted largely on the basis of competitive examination.

civil society civil societies n
maatschappelijk middenveld
All of the institutions, voluntary organizations and corporate bodies that are less than the state but greater than the family. [from 19th c.]

civil twilight civil twilights n
burgerlijke schemering
The period in which the sun is less than 6° below the horizon in the morning and evening.

civil union civil unions n
geregistreerd partnerschap
A legal union similar to marriage, established to allow same-sex couples (and, in some jurisdictions, opposite-sex couples) rights similar to those married couples have.

civil war civil wars n
burgeroorlog burgerkrijg
A war fought between factions of the inhabitants of a single country, or a similar political entity.

civilian /sɪˈvɪljən/ adj
civiel burger
Not related to the military, police or other governmental professions.

civilian /sɪˈvɪljən/ civilians n
burger
A person following the pursuits of civil life, especially one who is not an active member of the armed forces.
(informal) A person who does not belong to a particular group or engage in a particular activity, an outsider.

civilise /ˈsɪvɪlaɪz/ v
civiliseren beschaven
To educate or enlighten a person or people to a perceived higher standard of behaviour.

civilization /ˌsɪv.ə.ləˈzeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌsɪv.ɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ [ˌsɪv.ə.lɑeˈzæɪ.ʃən] civilizations n
beschaving
An organized culture encompassing many communities, often on the scale of a nation or a people; a stage or system of social, political, or technical development.
bewoonde wereld
(uncountable) Human society, particularly civil society.
civilisatie
The act or process of civilizing or becoming civilized.

civilization /ˌsɪv.ə.ləˈzeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌsɪv.ɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ [ˌsɪv.ə.lɑeˈzæɪ.ʃən] pn
beschaving
Collectively, those people of the world considered to have a high standard of behavior and / or a high level of development. Commonly subjectively used by people of one society to exclusively refer to their society, or their elite sub-group, or a few associated societies, implying all others, in time or geography or status, as something less than civilised, as savages or barbarians. cf refinement, elitism, civilised society, the Civilised World

clad /klæd/ adj
gekleed
(of a person, preceded by a garment type) Wearing clothing or some other covering (for example, an armour) on the body; clothed, dressed.
bekleed
(of an object, often in compounds) Covered, enveloped in, or surrounded by a cladding, or a specified material or substance.

clad /klæd/ v
kleden
(archaic, literary, or, obsolete, past tense clad) To clothe, to dress.

claim /kleɪm/ claims n
bewering
A new statement of something one believes to be the truth, usually when the statement has yet to be verified or without valid evidence provided.
aanspraak
A demand of ownership for previously unowned land.

claim /kleɪm/ v
beweren
To state a new fact, typically without providing evidence to prove it is true.
opeisen aanspraak maken op claimen
To demand ownership or right to use for land.
opeisen beweren claimen
(intransitive) To be entitled to anything; to deduce a right or title; to have a claim.

clairvoyance /klɛəˈvɔɪəns/ /klɛɹˈvɔɪəns/ clairvoyances n
helderziendheid
(parapsychology) The power to see or perceive things objects or events beyond the natural range of the senses, such as the past or the future.

clairvoyant /ˌklɛəˈvɔɪ.ənt/ /ˌklɛɹˈvɔɪ.ənt/ more clairvoyant most clairvoyant adj
helderziende paragnost
Able to see things that cannot be perceived by the normal senses.
Able to foresee the future.

clam /klæm/ [kleəm] clams n
mossel
A bivalve mollusk of many kinds, especially those that are edible; for example soft-shell clams (Mya arenaria), hard clams (Mercenaria mercenaria), sea clams or hen clam (Spisula solidissima), and other species, possibly originally applied to clams of species Tridacna gigas, a huge East Indian bivalve.
(US, slang, mostly, in the plural) A dollar.

clam up v
zijn mond houden zwijgen
(intransitive, slang) To become silent; to stop talking, to shut up.

clamor /ˈklæm.ə/ /ˈklæm.ɚ/ clamors n
gegil gejoel gekrijs geroep geschreeuw
A great outcry or vociferation; loud and continued shouting or exclamation.
gedruis lawaai
Any loud and continued noise.
boegeroep gekrijt gemor protest
A continued public expression, often of dissatisfaction or discontent; a popular outcry.

clamp /klæmp/ clamps n
lijmklem sergeant
A brace, band, or clasp for strengthening or holding things together.
A piece of wood (batten) across the grain of a board end to keep it flat, as in a breadboard.

clan /klæn/ clans n
clan stam sibbe
A traditional social group of families in the Scottish Highlands having a common hereditary chieftain

clandestine /klænˈdɛst(a)ɪn/ /ˈklændəst(a)ɪn/ /ˈklændɪst(a)ɪn/ more clandestine most clandestine adj
clandestien heimelijk geheim
Done or kept in secret, sometimes to conceal an illicit or improper purpose.

clandestinely /klænˈdɛs.tɪn.li/ more clandestinely most clandestinely adv
clandestien heimelijk stiekem
In a secret or covert manner.
clandestien ongeoorloofd onwettig
In an illicit way, i.e. not permitted by the law or regulations.

clangour /ˈklæŋɚ/ /ˈklæŋɡɚ/ clangours n
galmen geschal
(British, Canadian) A loud, repeating clanging sound; a loud racket; a din.

clap /klæp/ n
druiper
(slang, usually with "the") Gonorrhea.

clap /klæp/ v
applaudisseren klappen
To strike the palms of the hands together, creating a sharp sound.

clapper /ˈklæpɚ/ clappers n
klepel bengel
An object so suspended inside a bell that it may hit the bell and cause it to ring; a clanger or tongue.
klapper klepper ratel
A wooden mechanical device used as a scarecrow; bird-scaring rattle, a wind-rattle or a wind-clapper.

clapperboard clapperboards n
klapbord
(film) A device used in film production, having hinged boards that are brought together with a clap, used to synchronize picture and sound at the start of each take of a motion picture or other video production.

claptrap /ˈklæpˌtɹæp/ claptraps n
Bombast Holle frasen
Empty verbiage or nonsense. [from early 19th c.]

clarification /ˌklæɹɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ clarifications n
opheldering verduidelijking klaring
The act of clarifying; the act or process of making clear or transparent by freeing visible impurities; particularly, the clearing or fining of liquid substances from feculent matter by the separation of the insoluble particles which prevent the liquid from being transparent.

clarify /ˈklæɹɪfaɪ/ v
klaren
(of liquids, such as wine or syrup) To make clear or bright by freeing from feculent matter.
(ergative) To grow or become clear or transparent; to become free from feculent impurities, as wine or other liquid under clarification.
verduidelijken ophelderen
To make clear or easily understood; to explain in order to remove doubt or obscurity.
opklaren
(ergative) To grow clear or bright; to clear up.

clarinet /ˌklæɹɪˈnɛt/ /ˌklɛɹɪˈnɛt/ clarinets n
klarinet
(musical instruments) A woodwind musical instrument that has a distinctive liquid tone whose characteristics vary among its three registers: chalumeau (low), clarion (medium), and altissimo (high).

clarinetist /ˌklæɹɪˈnɛtɪst/ clarinetists n
klarinettiste klarinettist
Someone who plays the clarinet.

clarion /ˈklæ.ɹi.ən/ /ˈklæ.ɹɪ.ən/ /ˈklɛ-/ clarions n
klaroen
(brass instrument, historical, or, poetic) A medieval brass instrument chiefly used as a battle signal; related to the trumpet, it had a narrow, straight pipe and a high-pitched, piercing sound.

clarithromycin /kləˌɹɪθ.ɹəʊˈmʌɪ.sɪn/ /kləˌɹɪθ.ɹəˈmaɪ.sn̩/ n
clarithromycine

clarity /ˈklæɹ.ə.ti/ /ˈklæɹ.ɪ.ti/ /ˈklɛɹ.ə.ti/ clarities n
helderheid klaarheid
The state or measure of being clear, either in appearance, thought or style; lucidity.

clasp /klæsp/ /klɑːsp/ clasps n
slot gesp greep haak knip kram
A fastener or holder, particularly one that clasps.

clasp /klæsp/ /klɑːsp/ v
omklemmen
(transitive) To take hold of; to grasp.

class /klas/ /kleəs/ /klæs/ /klɑ(ː)s/ /klɑːs/ classes n
klasse klas
(countable) A group, collection, category or set sharing characteristics or attributes.
(uncountable) The division of society into classes.
(uncountable) Admirable behavior; elegance.
(object-oriented, countable) A set of objects having the same behavior (but typically differing in state), or a template defining such a set in terms of its common properties, functions, etc.
klasse laag
(sociology, countable) A social grouping, based on job, wealth, etc. In Britain, society is commonly split into three main classes: upper class, middle class and working class.
klas klasse
(education, countable, and, uncountable) A group of students in a regularly scheduled meeting with a teacher.
(countable) A category of seats in an airplane, train or other means of mass transportation.
(taxonomy, countable) A rank in the classification of organisms, below phylum and above order; a taxon of that rank.

class action class actions n
groepsvordering groepszaak
(law, chiefly, US, Canada) A lawsuit brought by a single plaintiff or small group of plaintiffs as a representative of a large group of others having a common interest, with everyone in the large group eligible to receive damages if the plaintiff is successful.

class consciousness class consciousnesses n
klassenbewustzijn
(Marxism, social sciences) An individual's awareness of their relative place within the class system of society.

class struggle class struggles n
klassenstrijd
Conflict between social or economic classes (especially between the capitalist and proletariat classes); the active expression of a theoretical class conflict looked at from any kind of socialist perspective.

classic /ˈklæs.ɪk/ classics n
klassieker
An artistic work of lasting worth, such as a film or song; a work of enduring excellence.
A major, long-standing sporting event.
classicus
(dated) One learned in the literature of Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome; a student of classical literature.

classical /ˈklæsɪkl̩/ more classical most classical adj
klassiek
Conforming to the best authority in literature and art; chaste; pure; refined

classical antiquity pn
klassieke oudheid
(history) The era of the height of Greco-Roman civilization in southern Europe, roughly comprising the 6th century BC to the 5th century (AD), although sometimes distinguished from Late Antiquity

classical guitar classical guitars n
klassieke gitaar
A type of flat-tabled guitar of Spanish origin used primarily for Western classical music, flamenco, and Latin American music, with six nylon (formerly gut) strings, usually played with the fingers rather than with a plectrum.

classical music classical musics n
klassieke muziek
(music genre) Music of the classical period; the music of Mozart, Haydn, etc; the musical period before the romantic.

classification /ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ classifications n
classificatie
The act of forming into a class or classes; a distribution into groups, as classes, orders, families, etc., according to some common relations or attributes.

classify /ˈklæs.əˌfaɪ/ /ˈklæs.ɪ.faɪ/ v
classificeren rangschikken
to identify by or divide into classes; to categorize

classism /ˈklæsɪzəm/ classisms n
klassisme
Discrimination or prejudice that is based on social class, especially against those of lower social class.

classmate /ˈklɑːs.meɪt/ classmates n
klasgenoot klasgenote medeleerling medeleerlinge
A student who is in the same class at school.

classroom /ˈklasruːm/ /ˈklæsruːm/ /ˈklɑːsɹʊm/ classrooms n
klaslokaal klas
A room, often in a school, where classes take place

classy /ˈklæsi/ /ˈklɑːsi/ classier classiest adj
elegant elegante
Elegant, highly stylish or fashionable.

clastic /ˈklæstɪk/ adj
klastisch
Made up of parts that are easily removable.
(geology, of rock) Made from fragments of pre-existing rocks.

clause /klɑz/ /klɔz/ /klɔːz/ clauses n
bijzin nevenschikking
(grammar) A verb along with its subject and their modifiers. If a clause provides a complete thought on its own, then it is an independent (superordinate) clause; otherwise, it is (subordinate) dependent.
clausule
(legal) A separate part of a contract, a will or another legal document.

claustrophobia claustrophobias n
claustrofobie engtevrees
The fear of closed, tight places.

clavichord /ˈklæv.ɪˌkɔɹd/ /ˈklæv.ɪˌkɔːd/ clavichords n
klavechord klavichord
(musical instruments) An early keyboard instrument producing a soft sound by means of metal blades (called tangents) attached to the inner ends of the keys gently striking the strings.

clavicle /ˈklæv.ɪk.l̩/ /ˈklæv.ɪk.əl/ clavicles n
sleutelbeen
(skeleton) The collarbone; the prominent bone at the top of the chest between the shoulder and the neck connecting the shoulder and the breastbone.

clavicytherium /ˌklæv.ə.saɪˈθɪə.ɹi.əm/ /ˌklæv.ə.saɪˈθɪə.ɹɪ.əm/ clavicytheria clavicytheriums n
clavicytherium
(musical instruments) A harpsichord in which the soundboard and strings are mounted vertically facing the player. [early 16th c.]

claw /klɑ/ /klɔ/ /klɔː/ claws n
klauw
A curved, pointed horny nail on each digit of the foot of a mammal, reptile, or bird.
schaar
The pincer (chela) of a crustacean or other arthropod.
(botany) A slender appendage or process, formed like a claw, such as the base of petals of the pink.

claw /klɑ/ /klɔ/ /klɔː/ v
klauwen
To scratch or to tear at.
To rail at, revile, or scold (someone or something).

claw hammer claw hammers n
klauwhamer
A hammer with two prongs protruding back from the head to allow for removing nails from wood.

clawed frog clawed frogs n
klauwkikker
Any of a group of aquatic carnivorous frogs in the genus Xenopus, which are very small and have small claws.

clay /kleɪ/ [kl̥eɪ] clays n
klei
A mineral substance made up of small crystals of silica and alumina, that is ductile when moist; the material of pre-fired ceramics.

clay pit clay pits n
kleiput
A quarry for clay

claycourt claycourts n
gravel gravelbaan
(tennis) A court whose surface is made of crushed shale, stone or brick.

clayen /ˈkleɪ̯.ən/ adj
kleien
Of clay; made of clay.

claystone claystones n
kleisteen
(geology) Sedimentary rock composed of fine clay particles.

clean /kleːn/ /klin/ /kliːn/ [kʰl̥eːn] [kʰl̥iːn] [kʰl̥ĩn] cleaner cleanest adj
blanco
In an unmarked condition.
schoon proper
Not dirty, filthy, or soiled.
leeg
Pure, especially morally or religiously.
mooie schoon
Smooth, exact, and performed well.
prachtig
(informal) Cool or neat.

clean /kleːn/ /klin/ /kliːn/ [kʰl̥eːn] [kʰl̥iːn] [kʰl̥ĩn] cleaner cleanest adv
proper schoon
Fully and completely.

clean /kleːn/ /klin/ /kliːn/ [kʰl̥eːn] [kʰl̥iːn] [kʰl̥ĩn] cleans n
voorslaan
(weightlifting) The first part of the event clean and jerk in which the weight is brought from the ground to the shoulders.

clean /kleːn/ /klin/ /kliːn/ [kʰl̥eːn] [kʰl̥iːn] [kʰl̥ĩn] v
schoonmaken kuisen poetsen reinigen wassen
(transitive) To remove dirt from a place or object.
opruimen
(transitive) To tidy up, make a place neat.
poetsen schoonmaken
(intransitive) To make things clean in general.

clean meat n
kweekvlees
Meat grown in cell culture instead of being produced by slaughtering animals.

clean someone's clock v
iemand uitschakelen met iemand de vloer aanvegen
(idiomatic, informal) To defeat someone decisively, in a physical fight or other competition or negotiation.

clean up v
schoonmaken
(transitive) To make an area or a thing clean; to pick up a mess; to tidy.

cleaner /ˈkli.nɚ/ /ˈkliː.nə/ cleaners n
schoonmaakster schoonmaker
A person whose occupation is to clean floors, windows and other things.
reiniger
A device that cleans, such as the vacuum cleaner.
reiniger reinigingsmiddel
A substance used for cleaning, a cleaning agent.
wasserij
(in the plural) A professional laundry or dry cleaner (business). (This form is now interpreted as plural and usually spelled without an apostrophe, even in official usage, to justify the removal of the apostrophe. It was traditionally spelled cleaner's with an apostrophe because this is grammatically correct, as can be seen with forms such as go to the doctor's, which cannot be reinterpreted as plural.)

cleaning agent cleaning agents n
reinigingsmiddel schoonmaakmiddel

cleaning lady cleaning ladies n
kuisvrouw huishoudster

cleanse /klɛnz/ v
reinigen schoonmaken
(transitive) To free from dirt; to clean, to purify.

clear /kliɹ/ /klɪə(ɹ)/ clearer clearest adj
klaar doorschijnend doorzichtig
Transparent in colour.
helder klaar
Bright; luminous; not dark or obscured.
vrij
Free of obstacles.
helder onbewolkt wolkenloos
Without clouds.
duidelijk
Free of ambiguity or doubt; easily understood.
zuiver
(figuratively) Free of guilt, or suspicion.

clear /kliɹ/ /klɪə(ɹ)/ adv
helemaal
All the way; entirely.
weg van
Not near something or touching it.

clear /kliɹ/ /klɪə(ɹ)/ v
ontruimen ruimen vrijmaken
opklaren
(intransitive) To become free from obstruction or obscurement; to become transparent.
verduidelijken verklaren
(transitive) To eliminate ambiguity or doubt from (a matter); to clarify or resolve; to clear up.
ontheven vrijspreken
(transitive) To remove from suspicion, especially of having committed a crime.
verrekenen
(intransitive) Of a check or financial transaction, to go through as payment; to be processed so that the money is transferred.

clear cut more clear cut most clear cut adj
duidelijk
(idiomatic) Straightforward, obvious, simple, or basic.

clear someone's name v
iemands naam zuiveren
To prove the innocence of a person previously considered or suspected to be guilty.

clearance /ˈklɪəɹən(t)s/ /ˈklɪɹən(t)s/ clearances n
vergunning
A permission to have access to sensitive or secret documents or other information.

clearance rate clearance rates n
ophelderingspercentage oplossingspercentage
(crime, law enforcement) The proportion of crimes that are solved by the police with respect to the total number of crimes reported.
opruimingspercentage
(housing) The percentage of properties sold at auction on a particular week or month.

clearing /ˈklɪə.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈklɪɹ.ɪŋ/ clearings n
laar loo tra
An area of land within a wood or forest devoid of trees.

clearly /ˈkliːɹli/ /ˈklɪəli/ /ˈklɪɹli/ clearlier clearliest more clearly most clearly adv
duidelijk
(manner) In a clear manner.
duidelijk klaar
(modal) Without a doubt; obviously.

cleat /kliːt/ cleats n
klamp
(nautical) A device to quickly affix a line or rope, and from which it is also easy to release. Nautical cleat
nop
A protrusion on the bottom of a shoe or wheel meant for better traction.

cleavable more cleavable most cleavable adj
splitsbare
Capable of being cleaved.

cleavage /ˈkli.vɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkliː.vɪd͡ʒ/ [ˈklɪi.vɪd͡ʒ] cleavages n
splijting splijten
The act of cleaving or the state of being cleft. [from 19th c.]
decolleté
The hollow or separation between a woman's breasts, especially as revealed by a low neckline. [from 20th c.]
(by extension) Any similar separation between two body parts, such as the buttocks or toes.
celdeling deling
(biology) The repeated division of a cell into daughter cells after mitosis. [from 19th c.]

cleave /kliv/ /kliːv/ v
klieven
(transitive) To split or sever something with, or as if with, a sharp instrument.
splitsen
(transitive, chemistry) To split (a complex molecule) into simpler molecules.
(intransitive) To split.

cleaver /ˈklivɚ/ cleavers n
hakmes mes
A squarish, heavy knife used by butchers for hacking through bones, etc.

clef /klɛf/ clefs n
sleutel muzieksleutel
A symbol found on a musical staff that indicates the pitches represented by the lines and the spaces on the staff [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

cleft /klɛft/ clefts n
kloof spleet
An opening, fissure, or V-shaped indentation made by or as if by splitting.

clematis /ˈklɛmətɪs/ clematis clematises n
clematis
(botany) Any plant of the genus Clematis, vigorous climbing lianas found throughout the temperate zones.

clemency /ˈklɛ.mən.si/ /ˈklɛ.mənt.si/ clemencies n
genade clementie mildheid
The gentle or kind exercise of power; leniency, mercy; compassion in judging or punishing.

clench /klɛnt͡ʃ/ v
ballen samenballen vastknijpen
To grip or hold fast.
To close tightly.

clerestory /ˈklɪər.stɔːri/ clerestories n
lichtbeuk

clergyman /ˈklɜːdʒimən/ /ˈklɝd͡ʒimən/ clergymen n
geestelijke
An ordained (male) Christian minister, a male member of the clergy.

clergyperson clergypeople clergypersons n
geestelijke
An ordained (male or female) Christian minister, a member of the clergy.

cleric /ˈklɛɹɪk/ clerics n
geestelijke
A member of the clergy.

clerihew /ˈklɛɹɨˌhjuː/ /ˈklɛɹɪ̈ˌhju/ clerihews n
clerihew
A humorous rhyme of four lines with the rhyming scheme AABB, usually regarding a person mentioned in the first line. [from 1920s]

clerk /klɐːk/ /klɑːk/ /klɜːk/ /klɝk/ clerks n
bediende klerk
One who occupationally provides assistance by working with records, accounts, letters, etc.; an office worker.

clever /ˈklɛvə/ /ˈklɛvɚ/ cleverer cleverest more clever most clever adj
slim kloek scherpzinnig
Smart, intelligent, or witty; mentally quick or sharp.

clever dick clever dicks n
wijsneus
(informal, chiefly, British) A person who annoyingly tries too hard to impress with their cleverness.

clevis pin clevis pins n
gaffelpen
Part of clevis fastener that allows rotation of the connected parts about the axis of the pin. A clevis pin consists of a head, shank and hole. The hole passes through the shank at the opposite end of the pin from the head. A cotter pin or similar through the hole keeps the clevis pin in place.

cliché /kliˈʃeɪ/ /ˈkliːʃeɪ/ clichés n
cliché platitude gemeenplaats
Something, most often a phrase or expression, that is overused or used outside its original context, so that its original impact and meaning are lost. A trite saying; a platitude. [from 19th c.]

click /klɪk/ [kʰl̥ɪk] clicks n
klikken
(GUI) The act of pressing a button on a computer mouse or similar input device, both as a physical act and a reaction in the software.

clickbait /ˈklɪkbeɪt/ clickbaits n
clickbait
(Internet, _, marketing, pejorative) Website content that is aimed at generating advertising revenue, especially at the expense of quality or accuracy, relying on sensationalist headlines to attract click-throughs; such headlines.

clicking knife clicking knives n
klikmes
A small knife, with a thin, flexible blade, used by clickers to cut leather

client /ˈklaɪ.ənt/ clients n
klant cliënt
A customer, a buyer or receiver of goods or services.
A person who receives help or services from a professional such as a lawyer or accountant.
client
(computing) The role of a computer application or system that requests and/or consumes the services provided by another having the role of server.

client state client states n
cliëntstaat
A state that is economically, politically and/or militarily dependent on another, more powerful state. Originally, the realm of a client king of Rome.

clientele /klaɪ.ənˈtɛl/ /kliː.ɒnˈtɛl/ [klaɪ.n̩ˈtɛl] [kliː.n̩ˈtel] [klɑɪ.n̩ˈtel] clienteles n
klantengroep
The body or class of people who frequent an establishment or purchase a service, especially when considered as forming a more-or-less homogeneous group of clients in terms of values or habits.

cliff /klɪf/ [kl̥ʰɪf] cliffs n
klip klif
A vertical (or nearly vertical) rock face.

cliff swallow cliff swallows n
klifzwaluw
Any of various birds in the genus Petrochelidon that nest in cliffs.

climacterium climacteria n
climacterium

climate /ˈklaɪ.mət/ /ˈklaɪ.mɪt/ climates n
klimaat
The long-term manifestations of weather and other atmospheric conditions in a given area or country, now usually represented by the statistical summary of its weather conditions during a period long enough to ensure that representative values are obtained (generally 30 years).
(figuratively) The context in general of a particular political, moral, etc., situation.

climate change /ˈklaɪmət ˌtʃeɪndʒ/ climate changes n
klimaatsverandering klimaatwijziging
Rapid, large-scale, and long-term change in the Earth's climatic system produced by global warming; anthropogenic climate change.

climate denialist climate denialists n
klimaatontkenner
(derogatory) A supporter of climate denialism.

climate denier climate deniers n
klimaatontkenner

climate refugee climate refugees n
klimaatvluchteling
A person who is forced to relocate in response to anthropogenic climate change that has made their region unliveable.

climate sceptic climate sceptics n
klimaatscepticus
A person who does not believe climate change is happening or does not believe it is caused by human activity.

climate strike /ˈklaɪmət straik/ climate strikes n
klimaatstaking
A protest in which people absent themselves from professional or educational activities in order to join demonstrations calling for action to counter climate change.

climatological more climatological most climatological adj
klimatologisch
Of or pertaining to climatology.

climatologist climatologists n
klimatologe klimatoloog
A person who studies, professes or practices climatology.

climatology /klaɪ.mɪˈtɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /klaɪ.mɪˈtɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/ climatologies n
klimatologie
The science that deals with climates, and investigates their phenomena and causes.

climax /ˈklaɪ.mæks/ climaces climaxes n
hoogtepunt
(narratology) The culmination of a narrative's rising action, the turning point.
hoogtepunt orgasme
(euphemistic) The culmination of sexual pleasure, an orgasm.

climb /klaɪm/ v
klimmen
(intransitive) To ascend; rise; to go up.
beklimmen
(transitive) To mount; to move upwards on.

climber /ˈklaɪmə/ /ˈklaɪmɚ/ climbers n
beklimmer klimmer
Someone or something that climbs (such as a mountain climber).
klimplant slingerplant
(botany) A plant such as a vine that climbs upwards as it grows by attaching itself to some support.

climbing /ˈklaɪ̯mɪŋ/ climbings n
klimmen klimsport
(uncountable) The sport of climbing, ascending a wall or a rock or another object using available holds, generally with the safety of a rope and belayer.

climbing wall climbing walls n
klimmuur klimwand
(climbing) An artificial wall used for the sport of climbing

cling /ˈklɪŋ/ v
klampen
To hold very tightly, as to not fall off.

cling film /ˈklɪŋˌfɪlm/ cling films n
huishoudfolie
(British) A plastic film (originally polyvinylidene chloride but now polyethylene) that is so light and thin that it clings to any object about which it is wrapped; used to cover and preserve foodstuffs etc.

clingfilm /ˈklɪŋfɪlm/ clingfilms n
huishoudfolie vershoudfolie
(Britain, Ireland) Light, transparent plastic film used as a wrapping for food etc.

clinic /ˈklɪnɪk/ clinics n
kliniek
A medical facility, such as a hospital, especially one for the treatment and diagnosis of outpatients.

clinical /ˈklɪnɪkəl/ more clinical most clinical adj
klinisch
Of or pertaining to a clinic, such as a medical clinic or law clinic.

clinical death clinical deaths n
klinisch dood
(medicine, legal) A state in which usual medically observable vital signs—such as respiration, heartbeat, and corneal reflex—are not present, but from which patients are sometimes revived.

clinical psychology n
klinische psychologie
(psychology) A branch of psychology with the purpose of understanding, preventing, and relieving psychologically based distress or dysfunction and to promote subjective well-being and personal development.

clinker /ˈklɪŋkə(ɹ)/ /ˈklɪŋkɚ/ clinkers n
klinker
A very hard brick used for paving customarily made in the Netherlands. [from 17th c.]
Slag or ash produced by intense heat in a furnace, kiln or boiler that forms a hard residue upon cooling. [from 18th c.]

clinker-built /ˌklɪŋkəˈbɪlt/ /ˌklɪŋkɚˈbɪlt/ adj
overnaads
(nautical) Of a boat or ship: having the hull constructed using planks or plates laid so that each plank overlaps the edge of the plank or plate below it, and in the case of plates, behind it; the planks were traditionally secured by nails which had been clenched (or clinched), that is, after being hammered through the planks the points of the nails were bent to make them unremovable.

clip art n
clipart
(computing) A set of images, distributed as files with other software, that may be copied and pasted into documents or other files.

clipboard clipboards n
klembord
(computing) A buffer in memory where the user can store data temporarily while transferring it from one place within an application to another or between applications.

clipper clippers n
klipper
(nautical) Any of several forms of very fast sailing ships having a long, low hull and a sharply raked stem.

clipping /ˈklɪpɪŋ/ clippings n
knipsel
(countable) A piece of something removed by clipping.
krantenknipsel
(countable) An article clipped from a newspaper (especially) or from a magazine.
verkorting
(countable, linguistics) A short form (of a longer word) created by removing syllables, often terminal ones.

clique /kliːk/ /ˈklɪk/ cliques n
kliek
A small, exclusive group of individuals, usually according to lifestyle or social status; a cabal.
clique
(graph theory) A subgraph isomorphic to a complete graph.

cliquish /ˈkliːkɪʃ/ /ˈklɪkɪʃ/ more cliquish most cliquish adj
kliek
Of or pertaining to a clique.
Tending to associate with a small and exclusive group.

clitic /ˈklɪtɪk/ clitics n
cliticum
(linguistics) A morpheme that functions like a word, but never appears as an independent word, instead being always attached to a following or preceding word (or, in some cases, within a surrounding word).

clitoral hood clitoral hoods n
clitorishoed clitoriskap
(anatomy) A prepuce or fold of skin that surrounds the clitoris; homologous with the male foreskin.

clitoris /klɪˈtɔɹɪs/ /ˈklɪtəɹɪs/ clitorides clitorises n
clitoris kittelaar
(anatomy) A sensitive elongated erectile organ at the anterior part of the vulva in female humans and mammals, homologous with the penis. [from 17th c.]

cloaca /kloʊˈeɪkə/ /kləʊˈeɪkə/ cloacae cloacas n
cloaca
(zoology) The duct in reptiles, amphibians and birds, as well as fish and some mammals, which serves as the common outlet for urination, defecation, and reproduction.
(anatomy) A duct through which gangrenous material escapes a body.

cloak /ˈkloʊk/ cloaks n
cape mantel
A long outer garment worn over the shoulders covering the back; a cape, often with a hood.
dekmantel
A blanket-like covering, often metaphorical.

cloak /ˈkloʊk/ v
verhullen
(transitive) To cover as with or like a cloak.

cloakroom /ˈkləʊkɹuːm/ /ˈkləʊkɹʊm/ cloakrooms n
garderobe vestiaire
(British, Irish, India) A room intended for holding luggage, as at an airport.

clock /klɑk/ /klɒk/ /klɔk/ [kl̥ɒχ] clocks n
klok uurwerk
(attributive) A common noun relating to an instrument that measures or keeps track of time.
kilometerteller teller
(British) The odometer of a motor vehicle.

clock /klɑk/ /klɒk/ /klɔk/ [kl̥ɒχ] v
klokken
(British, slang) To falsify the reading of the odometer of a vehicle.

clock face clock faces n
wijzerplaat
The surface of a clock that contains the dial and hands.

clock gable clock gables n
klokgevel
a gable or facade with a decorative bell-shape, characteristic of traditional Dutch architecture

clock radio clock radios n
wekkerradio
An alarm clock that includes a radio; a radio alarm clock

clock tower clock towers n
klokkentoren
(architecture) A tower, usually in a prominent position, having a large clock in a high position, often with several faces.

clockmaker clockmakers n
horlogemaker horlogemaakster klokkenmaker uurwerkmaker klokkenmaakster uurwerkmaakster
A person who makes and/or maintains clocks.

clockwise /ˈklɒkwaɪz/ adv
rechtsom in wijzerzin met de klok mee
In a curve or twist corresponding to the movement of the hands of a clock.

clockwork /ˈklɑkwɝk/ /ˈklɒkwɜːk/ clockworks n
uurwerk
A mechanism powered by a coiled spring and regulated by some form of escapement; the power is transmitted through toothed gearwheels and used to drive a mechanical clock, toy, or other device.

clod /klɑd/ /klɒd/ clods n
klomp klont kluit
A lump of something, especially earth or clay.
Part of a shoulder of beef, or of the neck piece near the shoulder.

clog /klɑɡ/ /klɒɡ/ /klɔɡ/ clogs n
klomp
A type of shoe with an inflexible, often wooden sole sometimes with an open heel.
verstopping
A weight, such as a log or block of wood, attached to a person or animal to hinder motion.

clogged adj
verstopt
Having an obstructed flow; blocked.

clogger cloggers n
klompenmaker
A maker of the shoes called clogs.

cloister /ˈklɔɪstə/ /ˈklɔɪstɚ/ cloisters n
kloostergang kruisgang
A covered walk with an open colonnade on one side, running along the walls of buildings that face a quadrangle; especially:
klooster
A place, especially a monastery or convent, devoted to religious seclusion.
kloosterleven
(figuratively) The monastic life.

cloister vault cloister vaults n
kloostergewelf
(architecture) A vault resulting from the intersection of two barrel vaults crossing in a right angle. The angles of intersection are groins with projecting angles at the base, which die away at the summit.

clone /kloʊn/ /kləʊn/ clones n
kloon
A living organism (originally a plant) produced asexually from a single ancestor, to which it is genetically identical.
(cytology) A group of identical cells derived from a single cell.
A copy or imitation of something already existing, especially when designed to simulate it.

clone /kloʊn/ /kləʊn/ v
klonen
(transitive) To create a clone of.

close /kloʊs/ /kləʊs/ closer closest adj
dichtbij nabije
At a little distance; near.
drukkend zwoel
(Ireland, UK, weather) Hot, humid, with no wind.

close /kloʊz/ /kləʊz/ v
sluiten dichtdoen dichten
(ambitransitive) To move a thing, or part of a thing, nearer to another so that the gap or opening between the two is removed.
sluiten beëindigen verkleinen
(transitive) To put an end to; to conclude.
sluiten dichten
(ergative, computing) To terminate an application, window, file or database connection, etc.
sluiten
(intransitive) To do the tasks (putting things away, locking doors, etc.) required to prepare a store or other establishment to shut down for the night.

close in v
insluiten
(transitive) To enclose, lock up inside something.

close ranks v
de rangen sluiten
(figuratively) To regroup forces, especially when this involves overlooking differences in order to face a challenge or adverse situation. Often implies making a show of unity, especially to the public.

close the stable door after the horse has bolted v
achter de feiten aanlopen als het kalf verdronken is, dempt men de put
(idiomatic) To attempt to prevent a problem that has already occurred; to design and implement a preventive mechanism too late (after the first failure instead of before).

close, but no cigar /ˈkloʊs bʌt noʊ sɪˈɡɑɹ/ /ˈkləʊs bʌt nəʊ sɪˈɡɑː/ phraseologicalUnit
bijna telt niet het is net niks
(idiomatic, originally, US, colloquial) Used to indicate that one is almost correct or has almost succeeded, but not quite. [from early 20th c.]

close-knit closer-knit closest-knit more close-knit most close-knit adj
hecht
(of a group) Closely linked or connected, as by a common identity, culture, or bond.

closed /kloʊzd/ /kləʊzd/ adj
inwendig
afgesloten dicht gesloten toe
Sealed, made inaccessible or impassable; not open.
gesloten
Not public.

closed syllable closed syllables n
gesloten lettergreep
(linguistics) A syllable that ends in a consonant.

closely /ˈkləʊsliː/ closelier closeliest more closely most closely adv
dichtbij
In a close manner.

closemouthed more closemouthed most closemouthed adj
gesloten
reticent, secretive or uncommunicative

closet /ˈklɑzɪt/ /ˈklɒzɪt/ closets n
kast
A small room within a house used to store clothing, food, or other household supplies.
(obsolete) Any private space, (particularly) bowers in the open air.
(archaic) A private room used for prayer or other devotions.
(archaic) The private residence or private council chamber of a monarch.
(figuratively, archaic) A place of (usually, fanciful) contemplation and theorizing.
(now, rare) Any private or inner room, (particularly):
(obsolete) A private room used by women to groom and dress themselves.
(obsolete) A pew or side-chapel reserved for a monarch or other feudal lord.
(archaic) One used to store curiosities.
(figuratively) A secret or hiding place, (particularly) the hiding place in English idioms such as in the closet and skeleton in the closet.
(obsolete) One used to store valuables.
(slang, uncommon) .
A private cabinet, (particularly):
(US, Philippines) One intended for storing clothes or bedclothes.
(now, chiefly, Scotland, Ireland) Any small room or side-room, (particularly):
(obsolete) , (later, UK) : a room containing a toilet.
(heraldiccharge) An ordinary similar to a bar but half as broad.
(Scotland, obsolete) A sewer.
A state or condition of secrecy, privacy, or obscurity.

closure /ˈkloʊ.ʒɚ/ /ˈkləʉ.ʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈkləʊ.ʒə(ɹ)/ closures n
afsluiting beëindiging sluiting
An event or occurrence that signifies an ending.

clot /klɒt/ clots n
klonter
A thrombus, solidified mass of blood.
idioot stommeling
A silly person.

clot /klɒt/ v
klonteren stollen
(transitive) To cause to clot or form into a mass.

cloth /kloʊθ/ /klɑθ/ /klɒθ/ /klɔːθ/ /klɔθ/ clothes cloths n
doek kleed
(countable, uncountable) A fabric, usually made of woven, knitted, or felted fibres or filaments, such as used in dressing, decorating, cleaning or other practical use.
(metaphoric) Appearance; seeming.
vod
(countable) A piece of cloth used for a particular purpose.

clothe /ˈkloʊð/ /ˈkləʊð/ v
kleden
(transitive) To adorn or cover with clothing; to dress; to supply clothes or clothing.

clothes /kloʊ(ð)z/ /kləʊ(ð)z/ n
kleren
(plural only) Items of clothing; apparel.

clothes dryer clothes dryers n
wasdroger
An electrical appliance used for drying clothes, usually by tumbling them in a heated rotating drum.

clothes iron clothes irons n
strijkijzer
A hand-held device with a heated flat metal base used to smooth out wrinkles in clothes; an iron.

clothes moth clothes moths n
klerenmot kleermot
Any of several small, yellowish or buff-colored moths of the family Tineidae, feeding on textiles (wool, fur, feathers).

clothes peg clothes pegs n
wasknijper wasspeld
(British, Australia, NZ) An object (usually made of wood or plastic) used to attach wet laundry to a clothesline so that it (the laundry) can dry.

clothes shop clothes shops n
boutique kledingwinkel kledingzaak klerenwinkel
A shop that sells clothes.

clothes stand clothes stands n
kapstok
A simple upright piece of furniture, such as a pole with pegs, for hanging clothes on.

clothes-brush clothes-brushes n
kleerborstel
A type of brush designed for dusting and tidying (especially formal) clothes.

clothesline /ˈkloʊðzlaɪn/ /ˈkləʊðzlaɪn/ clotheslines n
waslijn wasdraad
A rope or cord tied up outdoors to hang clothes on so they can dry.

clothing /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/ /ˈkləʊðɪŋ/ clothings n
kleding kledij
An act or instance of putting clothes on.

clotted cream clotted creams n
strijkroom
A thick, sweet dairy product, made by skimming the thickened layer off the top of unhomogenized cream that has been heated and allowed to stand. Fat content is at least 55%.

cloud /klaʊd/ clouds n
wolk
A visible mass of water droplets suspended in the air.
Anything which makes things foggy or gloomy.
A group or swarm, especially suspended above the ground or flying.
wolk stofwolk
Any mass of dust, steam or smoke resembling such a mass.
cloud wolk
(computing, with "the") The Internet, regarded as an abstract amorphous omnipresent space for processing and storage, the focus of cloud computing.

cloud nine /ˈklaʊd ˈnaɪn/ n
zevende hemel
(idiomatic) Often in the phrase on cloud nine: a state of bliss, elation or happiness.

cloudberry /ˈklaʊdbəɹi/ /ˈklaʊdbɹi/ /ˈklaʊdˌbɛɹi/ cloudberries n
kruipbraam gele bosbraam
The fruit of these plants.

cloudburst /ˈklaʊdˌbɜːst/ /ˈklaʊdˌbɝst/ cloudbursts n
wolkbreuk
A sudden heavy rainstorm.

clouded /ˈklaʊdɪd/ more clouded most clouded adj
bewolkt
Filled with clouds.

clouded leopard clouded leopards n
nevelpanter
A medium-sized, arboreal cat (Neofelis nebulosa) found in Southeast Asia. It has a disproportionately long tail and canines, and a tawny coat with dark, irregular, oval markings.

cloudless more cloudless most cloudless adj
onbewolkt wolkeloos
Without any clouds.

cloudy /ˈklaʊdi/ /ˈklaʊːdɪ/ /ˈkɫaʊdi/ cloudier cloudiest adj
bewolkt
Covered with or characterised by clouds; overcast.

clout /klaʊt/ /klʌʊt/ clouts n
invloed slagkracht
(informal) Influence or effectiveness, especially political.
klap slag oorvijg
(regional, informal) A blow with the hand.
doelwit roos
(archery) The center of the butt at which archers shoot; probably once a piece of white cloth or a nail head.
luier wikkel
(regional, dated) A swaddling cloth.
doek lap vod
(archaic) A cloth; a piece of cloth or leather; a patch; a rag.
ring rondel
(archaic) An iron plate on an axletree or other wood to keep it from wearing; a washer.
brok fragment stuk
(obsolete) A piece; a fragment.

clout /klaʊt/ /klʌʊt/ v
oorvijgen slaan
To hit, especially with the fist.

clove /kloʊv/ /kləʊv/ cloves n
kruidnagel
(uncountable, countable) A very pungent aromatic spice, the unexpanded flower bud of the clove tree.
teen
(horticulture, cooking) One of the small bulbs formed in the axils of the scales of a large bulb.

clove hitch clove hitches n
mastworp
(nautical) a bend formed by two half hitches in the same direction, used to make a line fast to a spar or to a larger rope; it will not slip

clover /ˈkloʊ.vɚ/ /ˈkləʉ.və(ɹ)/ /ˈkləʊ.və(ɹ)/ clovers n
klaver
A plant of the genus Trifolium with leaves usually divided into three (rarely four) leaflets and with white or red flowers.

cloverleaf interchange cloverleaf interchanges n
klaverbladknooppunt
(US, Canada) A junction of two highways, one crossing over the other, having a series of exit and entrance ramps, arranged in the form of a four-leaf clover, such that traffic may proceed from either highway in all directions.

clown /klaʊn/ clowns n
clown
A slapstick performance artist often associated with a circus and usually characterized by bright, oversized clothing, a red nose, face paint, and a brightly colored wig.
A person who acts in a silly fashion.

clown nose clown noses n
clownsneus
A fake nose, typically near spherical, bright red in color and sometimes capable of producing a honking sound when squeezed, commonly used by clowns and occasionally as a prop by people during parties.

cloy /klɔɪ/ v
opvullen volstoppen vullen
(transitive) To fill up or choke up; to stop up.
vervullen verzadigen
(transitive) To clog, to glut, or satisfy, as the appetite; to satiate.
oververzadigen volstoppen
(transitive) To fill to loathing; to surfeit.

cloying /ˈklɔɪ.ɪŋ/ more cloying most cloying adj
buitenissig excessief
Unpleasantly excessive.
mierzoet stroperig zeemzoet
Excessively sweet.

club /klʌb/ clubs n
club
An association of members joining together for some common purpose, especially sports or recreation.
knuppel
A heavy object, often a kind of stick, intended for use as a bludgeoning weapon or a plaything.
klaveren
(card games) A black clover shape (♣), one of the four symbols used to mark the suits of playing cards.

club /klʌb/ v
slaan neerknuppelen
(transitive) To hit with a club.
een club vormen samengaan zich groeperen zich verenigen
(intransitive) To join together to form a group.

club moss club mosses n
wolfsklauw
Any of various simple microphyllous vascular plants, of the family Lycopodiaceae, that resemble mosses and produce spores.

clubfoot clubfeet n
klompvoet horrelvoet
(medicine) A congenital deformity of the foot in which the ankle, heel and toes are twisted.

clubs /klʌbz/ n
klaveren
(card games) One of the four suits of playing cards, marked with the symbol ♣.

cluck /klʌk/ clucks n
gekakel
The sound made by a hen, especially when brooding, or calling her chicks.
klakken
A kind of tongue click used to urge on a horse.

cluck /klʌk/ v
kakelen klakken
(transitive) To cause (the tongue) to make a clicking sound.

clue /kljuː/ /kluː/ clues n
aanwijzing spoor
Information which may lead one to a certain point or conclusion.

clue /kljuː/ /kluː/ v
een tip geven
To provide with a clue.
informeren inlichten
To provide someone with information which he or she lacks (often used with "in" or "up").

clueless /ˈkluː.ləs/ more clueless most clueless adj
onnozel
Lacking knowledge or understanding; uninformed; oblivious.

clumsy /ˈklʌmzi/ clumsier clumsiest adj
onhandig stuntelig
Awkward, lacking coordination, not graceful, not dextrous.
onhandig
Not elegant or well-planned, lacking tact or subtlety.

clung /ˈklʌŋ/ v
geklampt
past participle
klampte
simple past

clunky clunkier clunkiest adj
onbeholpen onhandig
(informal) Ungainly; awkward; inelegant; cumbersome.

clupeid clupeids n
haring
Any of many soft-finned fish of the family Clupeidae.

cluster /ˈklʌstə/ /ˈklʌstɚ/ clusters n
tros
(epidemiology) A group of cases of the same disease occurring around the same place or time.
(linguistics) Synonym of lexical bundle (“a sequence of two or more words that occur in a language with high frequency but are not idiomatic”)
A bunch or group of several discrete items that are close to each other.
A set of bombs or mines released as part of the same blast.

cluster bomb cluster bombs n
clusterbom
An explosive munition designed to explode in the air and release a cluster of smaller explosives, thus spreading the blast over a larger area.

cluster headache cluster headaches n
clusterhoofdpijn
(pathology) An extremely painful, cyclical and unilateral headache.

cluster set cluster sets n
clusterset
(bodybuilding) A set of repetitions of an exercise with measured interrepetition / intraset rest periods.

clusterfuck /ˈklʌs.təˌfʌk/ /ˈklʌs.tɚˌfʌk/ clusterfucks n
teringzooi
(slang, vulgar) A chaotic situation where everything seems to go wrong, often caused by communication failure, a complex environment, or incompetence.

clutch /klʌt͡ʃ/ clutches n
koppeling klauw
A device to interrupt power transmission, commonly used to separate the engine and gearbox in a car. [from 19th c.]
ontkoppelingspedaal
The pedal in a car that disengages power and torque transmission from the engine (through the drivetrain) to the drive wheels.

clutch pedal clutch pedals n
koppelingspedaal
(automotive) A pedal in a manual transmission car that modulates the clutch mechanism, via clutch plate pressure.

clutter /ˈklʌtə(ɹ)/ /ˈklʌtɚ/ [ˈklʌɾɚ] clutters n
rommel rotzooi
(uncountable) A confused disordered jumble of things.

co- /kɒ/ /ˈkoʊ-/ /ˈkəʉ-/ /ˈkəʊ-/ prefix
mede-
together; mutually; jointly

co-cathedral co-cathedrals n
cokathedraal
(Christianity) One of a group of churches (usually a pair) which share the function of being the seat of a bishop.

co-counselling n
cocounselen
A form of self-help counselling in which each person takes equal turns, usually in pairs, to work on the things in themselves and their lives that they would like to change. This person is mostly or wholly in charge; the other person or people mainly give supportive attention, or suggest ways of working.

co-ed /ˌkoʊˈɛd/ more co-ed most co-ed adj
gemengd

co-ed /ˌkoʊˈɛd/ co-eds n
studente
(US, dated, informal) A young woman who attends college.

co-opt /kəʊˈɒpt/ v
toe-eigenen
To commandeer, appropriate or take over.

coach /koʊt͡ʃ/ /kəʊtʃ/ [kʰoʊ̯t͡ʃ] [kʰəʊ̯tʃ] adv
coachen trainen opleiden
(chiefly, US) Via the part of a commercial passenger airplane or train reserved for those paying the lower standard fares; via the economy section.

coach /koʊt͡ʃ/ /kəʊtʃ/ [kʰoʊ̯t͡ʃ] [kʰəʊ̯tʃ] coaches n
koets
A wheeled vehicle, generally drawn by horse power.
trainer trainster coach
(originally, Oxford University, _, slang) A trainer or instructor.
reisbus snelbus touringcar
(British, Australia) A long-distance, or privately hired, bus.

coach driver coach drivers n
koetsier
A person driving a horse-drawn coach (carriage).

coachwork coachworks n
carrosserie
The body of a motor vehicle (as opposed to the chassis).

coagulate /koʊˈæɡ.jə.lət/ /kəʊˈæɡ.jʊ.lət/ coagulates n
coagulaat
A mass formed by means of coagulation.

coagulate /koʊˈæɡ.jə.leɪt/ /kəʊˈæɡ.jʊ.leɪt/ v
stollen coaguleren
(intransitive) To become congealed; to convert from a liquid to a semisolid mass.
coaguleren stollen
(transitive) To cause to congeal.

coagulation coagulations n
bloedstolling coagulatie stolling
The precipitation of suspended particles as they increase in size by any of several physical or chemical processes. (e.g. coagulation of proteins)
The process by which blood forms solid clots.
stolling
Similar solidification of other materials (e.g. of tofu).

coal /koʊl/ /kɐʉl/ /kəʊl/ [kʰoɫ] [kʰɒʊɫ] v
kool steenkool
(internet slang, 4chan slang) To post low-quality content online.

coal gas n
kolengas lichtgas steenkolengas
(petrochemistry) The poisonous gas, used domestically for cooking etc and formerly for lighting, prepared by heating coal with steam; it is a mixture of hydrogen and carbon monoxide; sometimes synonymous with synthesis gas or town gas.

coal mine coal mines n
kolenmijn
A mine from which coal ore or coal minerals are mined.

coal tit coal tits n
zwarte mees
Periparus ater melanolophus, the similar black-crested tit.

coalesce /ˌkoʊ.əˈlɛs/ /ˌkəʉ.əˈles/ /ˌkəʊ.əˈlɛs/ v
samensmelten versmelten
(of separate elements) To join into a single mass or whole.
doen samensmelten doen versmelten
(of a whole or a unit) To form from different pieces or elements.

coalescence coalescences n
samengroeien
The act of coalescing.

coalition /koʊ.əˈlɪʃ.ən/ /kəʊ.əˈlɪʃ.ən/ coalitions n
coalitie
A temporary group or union of organizations, usually formed for a particular advantage.

coaming /ˈkəʊ.mɪŋ/ coamings n
luikhoofd zetboord
(nautical) On a boat, the vertical side of above-deck structures, such as the coach roof, hatch, and cockpit.

coarse /ko(ː)ɹs/ /koəs/ /koɹs/ /kɔːs/ [kʰo̞ɹs] coarser coarsest adj
grof ruw
Of inferior quality.

coast /koʊst/ /kəʊst/ coasts n
kust kustlijn zeekust zeekant
The edge of the land where it meets an ocean, sea, gulf, bay, or large lake. [from 14th c.]

coast guard coast guards n
kustwacht
The organisation or officer enforcing maritime law and policing the seas within territorial waters.

coaster /ˈkoʊstɚ/ /ˈkəʊstə/ /ˈkʌʊstə/ coasters n
onderzetter viltje
A small, flat or tray-like object on which a bottle, cup, glass, mug, etc., is placed to protect a table surface from drink spills, heat, or water condensation.
coaster
A merchant vessel that stays in coastal waters, especially one that travels between ports of the same country.

coaster brake coaster brakes n
achteruittraprem terugtraprem
A special rear hub for a bicycle that functions as a brake when the user pedals backwards, and which allows the bicycle to roll without forcing the pedals to turn.

coastland /ˈkəʊstlənd/ /ˈkəʊstˌlænd/ coastlands n
kustland kuststrook
Coastal land.

coastline coastlines n
kustlijn
The shape, outline, or boundary of a coast. (The term coastline is generally used to describe the approximate boundaries at relatively large spatial scales.)

coat /koʊt/ /kəʊt/ coats n
jas mantel
(countable) An outer garment covering the upper torso and arms.Wp
laag
(countable) A covering of material, such as paint.Wp

coat /koʊt/ /kəʊt/ v
bekleden coaten
(transitive) To cover with a coating of some material.

coat hanger coat hangers n
kleerhanger
A device used to hang up coats, shirts, etc, consisting of a hook with sloping "arms" in the approximate shape of human shoulders.

coat of arms coats of arms n
wapen wapenschild rijkswapen staatswapen
(heraldry) Hereditary designs and symbols depicted on an escutcheon, sometimes accompanied by other elements of a heraldic achievement, such as a helm, crest, crest coronet, torse, mantling and supporters; described by a blazon.

coat rack coat racks n
kapstok
A rack or stand with hooks or pegs for holding hats and coats, often placed near an entrance for temporary use

coat stand coat stands n
kapstok
(chiefly, US) A pole with pegs for temporary storage of clothing; a coat rack.

coati /koʊˈɑti/ /kəʊˈɑːti/ coatis n
neusbeer
Any of several omnivorous mammals, of the genus Nasua or Nasuella, in order Carnivora, that live in the range from southern United States to northern Argentina.

coax /koʊæks/ /ˈkəʊæks/ adj
coaxiale kabel coaxkabel
coaxial cable

coax /koʊks/ /kəʊks/ v
overhalen
(transitive) To wheedle or persuade (a person, organisation, animal etc.) gradually or by use of flattery to do something.
verleiden
(transitive) To carefully manipulate (someone or something) into a particular desired state, situation or position.

cobalt /ˈkoʊ.bɑlt/ /ˈkəʊ.bɒlt/ cobalts n
kobalt
A chemical element (symbol Co) with an atomic number of 27: a hard, lustrous, silver-gray metal.

cobbler /ˈkɑblɚ/ /ˈkɑbəlɚ/ /ˈkɒblə/ /ˈkɒbələ/ cobblers n
schoenmaker schoenlapper schoenlapster schoenmaakster
A person who repairs, and sometimes makes, shoes.
fruittaart taart
(US) Often preceded by a descriptive word as in apple cobbler, peach cobbler, etc.: a kind of pie, usually filled with fruit, originally having a crust at the base but nowadays generally lacking this and instead topped with a thick, cake-like pastry layer.

cobbler, keep to your last proverb
schoenmaker, blijf bij je leest
(idiom) Do not criticise matters outside your field of expertise; mind your own business.

cobblestone /ˈkɑbl̩ˌstoʊn/ /ˈkɒbl̩ˌstəʊn/ cobblestones n
kassei kasseisteen keisteen
(countable) A rounded stone from a river bed, fit for use as ballast in ships and for paving roads.

cobra /ˈkoʊbɹə/ /ˈkɒbɹə/ /ˈkəʊbɹə/ cobras n
cobra brilslang
Any of various venomous snakes of the family Elapidae.

cobra lily cobra lilies n
cobralelie
A carnivorous plant native to northern California and southern Oregon, Darlingtonia californica

cobweb brush cobweb brushes n
ragebol

coca /ˈkoʊkə/ /ˈkəʊkə/ cocas n
coca
The dried leaf of one of these plants, the South American shrub (Erythroxylum coca), widely cultivated in Andean countries, which is the source of cocaine and used as aphrodisiac in the past.

cocaine /koʊˈkeɪn/ /kə(ʊ)ˈkeɪn/ /ˈkoʊˌkeɪn/ cocaines n
cocaïne coke sos
(uncountable, pharmaceutical drug) An addictive drug derived from coca (Erythroxylum) or prepared synthetically, used sometimes medicinally as a local anesthetic and, often illegally, as a stimulant.

coccyx /ˈkɑksɪks/ /ˈkɒksɪks/ coccyges n
staartbeen stuit stuitbeen stuitje
(medical, formal) The final (bottom-most) fused vertebrae at the base of the spine, the tailbone.

cochlea /ˈkoʊ.kli.ə/ /ˈkɑk.li.ə/ /ˈkɒk.li.ə/ cochleae cochleas n
slakkenhuis

cock /kɑk/ /kɒk/ cocks n
doffer mannetje
A rooster: a male gallinaceous bird, especially a male domestic chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus).
opper
Hay-cock, a small conical pile of hay.
haan
The hammer of a firearm trigger mechanism.
kip zonder kop
(Britain, Australia , New Zealand, Ireland, derogatory , slang) A stupid, obnoxious or contemptible person.

cock /kɑk/ /kɒk/ v
(de haan) spannen
(ambitransitive) To lift the cock of a firearm or crossbow; to prepare (a gun or crossbow) to be fired.
opperen
(transitive) To form into piles.
neuken
(British, transitive, slang) To copulate with; (by extension, as with fuck) to mess up, to damage, to destroy.

cock pigeon cock pigeons n
doffer duif
A male pigeon.

cock-a-doodle-doo /ˌkɑkəˌdudəlˈdu/ /ˌkɒkəˌduːdəlˈduː/ interjection
kukeleku
The cry of a rooster.

cock-and-bull story cock-and-bull stories n
onzinverhaal
(idiomatic) A far-fetched and fanciful story or tale of highly dubious validity.

cockade /kɑˈkeɪd/ /kɒkˈeɪd/ cockades n
kokarde
A rosette or knot of ribbon worn in a hat, especially as an office or party badge.

cockalorum /ˈkɒkəˌlɔːɹəm/ cockalorums n
snoeshaan
(countable) A menial yet self-important person; a person who makes empty boasts.

cockamamie /ˌkɑ.kəˈmeɪ.mi/ /ˌkɒk.əˈmeɪ.mi/ /ˌkɔk.əˈmæɪ.mi/ more cockamamie most cockamamie adj
dwaas onnozel stom
(informal) Foolish, ill-considered, silly, unbelievable.

cockamamie /ˌkɑ.kəˈmeɪ.mi/ /ˌkɒk.əˈmeɪ.mi/ /ˌkɔk.əˈmæɪ.mi/ cockamamies n
doortrekplaat
(US, chiefly, dated) A decal, a design that can be transferred to a surface.
dwaas nar
A foolish or ridiculous person.

cockatiel /ˌkɒk.əˈtil/ cockatiels n
valkparkiet
Nymphicus hollandicus, a small, rather atypical cockatoo with a distinctive pointed yellow crest, native to Australia. Avicultural forms come in many color mutations such as White Face Gray, White Face Pearl, Fallow, Pearl Pied, Cinnamon Pearl, and White Face Pied.

cockatoo cockatoos n
kaketoe
A bird of the family Cacatuidae with a curved beak and a zygodactyl foot. [from 1610s]

cockatrice /ˈkɒkətraɪs/ /ˈkɒkətrɪs/ cockatrices n
slangdraak
(mythology) A legendary creature about the size and shape of a dragon or wyvern, but in appearance resembling a giant rooster, with some lizard-like characteristics.

cockchafer /ˈkɒkˌt͡ʃeɪfɚ/ cockchafers n
meikever
Any of the large European beetles from the genus Melolontha that are destructive to vegetation.

cockerel /ˈkɑkəɹəl/ /ˈkɑkɹəl/ /ˈkɒkəɹəl/ /ˈkɒkɹəl/ cockerels n
haantje
A young male chicken.

cockfight cockfights n
hanengevecht
A contest, in a cockpit, between gamecocks fitted with cockspurs

cockfish cockfish n
hommer mannetjesvis
A male fish, especially a salmon or trout.

cockle /ˈkɒkl̩/ cockles n
hartschelp kokhaan kokkel
Any of various edible European bivalve mollusks, of the family Cardiidae, having heart-shaped shells.
hartschelp kokhaan kokkelboon
Any of several field weeds, such as the common corncockle (Agrostemma githago) and darnel ryegrass (Lolium temulentum).
hartschelp kokkel zieleroerselen
(in the plural) One’s innermost feelings (only in the expression “the cockles of one’s heart”).

cockpit cockpits n
cockpit
The compartment in an aircraft in which the pilot sits and from where the craft is controlled; an analogous area in a spacecraft. [from 20th c.]

cockpit voice recorder cockpit voice recorders n
cockpitvoicerecorder
(aviation) A flight recorder which records the audio environment in the flight deck of an aircraft.

cockroach /ˈkɑkəɹoʊt͡ʃ/ /ˈkɑkɹoʊt͡ʃ/ /ˈkɒkɹəʊt͡ʃ/ cockroaches n
kakkerlak sissende kakkerlak
A black or brown straight-winged insect of the order Blattodea.

cockscomb cockscombs n
hanenkam
The fleshy red crest of a rooster

cocksucker cocksuckers n
lulzuiger pikzuiger
(vulgar, colloquial, derogatory) Someone who performs fellatio.
lulzuiger pikzuiger kankerlijer
(vulgar, colloquial, derogatory) A very annoying or objectionable person.

cocktail /ˈkɑk.teɪl/ /ˈkɒk.teɪl/ /ˈkɔk.tæɪl/ cocktails n
cocktail
A mixed alcoholic beverage.

cocktail sauce cocktail sauces n
cocktailsaus
A sauce served with oysters and other seafood, typically ketchup mixed with horseradish or mayonnaise.

cocktail shaker cocktail shakers n
cocktailshaker
A device used to mix beverages (usually alcoholic) by shaking.

cocky /ˈkɑki/ /ˈkɒki/ /ˈkɔki/ cockier cockiest adj
overmoedig
Overly confident; arrogant and boastful.

coco-de-mer /ˌkəʊkəʊdəˈmɛː/ cocos-de-mer n
coco de mer
A tall palm tree, Lodoicea maldivica, found in the Seychelles.
The woody nut of such a tree.

cocoa /ˈkoʊ.koʊ/ /ˈkəʊ.kəʊ/ cocoas n
cacao
The dried and partially fermented fatty seeds of the cacao tree from which chocolate is made.
(uncountable) A hot drink made with milk, cocoa powder, and sugar.

cocoa bean cocoa beans n
cacaoboon
seed of the cocoa plant; used to make chocolate, cocoa and cocoa butter

cocoa butter cocoa butters n
cacaoboter
The fat that is extracted from the cocoa bean to make chocolate; it has a relatively sharp melting point so does not feel greasy when eaten.

cocoa powder n
cacaopoeder cacao
(baking, cooking) A powder derived from ground cocoa solids, which is used to make the drink of cocoa, various chocolate products, also used as an ingredient in baking.

cocona coconas n
orinoco orinoco-appel
The fruit of this plant.

coconut /ˈkoʊ.kə.nʌt/ /ˈkəʉ.kə.nat/ /ˈkəʊ.kə.nʌt/ [ˈkʰoʊ̯.kə.nʌt] [ˈkʰəʉ̯.kə.nat] [ˈkʰəʊ̯.kə.nɐt] [ˈkʰəʊ̯.kə.nʌt] coconuts n
kokosnoot
A fruit of the coconut palm (not a true nut), Cocos nucifera, having a fibrous husk surrounding a large seed.
kokos
(uncountable) The edible white flesh of this fruit.

coconut crab coconut crabs n
klapperdief
A terrestrial hermit crab of species Birgus latro, that lives on the shores of the Indian Ocean and the central Pacific Ocean and feeds on fruits, nuts, seeds and coconut flesh.

coconut milk coconut milks n
kokosmelk klappermelk santen
A thick white liquid produced by soaking the white inner flesh of the seed of the coconut in water and straining. It is traditionally used in Southeast Asian cuisine in curry and other gravy.

coconut oil coconut oils n
kokosolie
A type of cooking oil extracted from the kernel or meat of matured coconuts harvested from the coconut palm.

coconut palm coconut palms n
kokospalm
a tropical palm tree, Cocos nucifera, having feathery leaves and bearing coconuts

cocoon /kəˈkuːn/ cocoons n
cocon
Any similar protective case, whether real or metaphorical.

cocoyam cocoyams n
tajer
New cocoyam: Xanthosoma, particularly Xanthosoma sagittifolium, or the edible root of that plant; malanga.
Old cocoyam: Colocasia esculenta; taro.

cod /kɑd/ /kɒd/ cod cods n
kabeljauw
The sea fish of the genus Gadus generally, as inclusive of the Pacific cod (Gadus macrocephalus) and Greenland cod (Gadus ogac or Gadus macrocephalus ogac).

cod liver oil cod liver oils n
levertraan
Oil derived from the liver of codfish, often used as a nutritional supplement due to its high levels of omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA, and very high levels of vitamin A and vitamin D.

coddle /ˈkɑ.dəl/ /ˈkɒd.əl/ /ˈkɔd.əl/ v
vertroetelen verwennen
(transitive) To treat gently or with great care.
zachtjes koken
(transitive) To cook slowly in hot water that is below the boiling point.

code /koʊd/ /kəʊd/ codes n
code
A short textual designation, often with little relation to the item it represents.
Any system of principles, rules or regulations relating to one subject.
A set of rules for converting information into another form or representation.
(cryptography) A cryptographic system using a codebook that converts words or phrases into codewords.
(programming, uncountable) Instructions for a computer, written in a programming language; the input of a translator, an interpreter or a browser, namely: source code, machine code, bytecode.
wetboek code
A body of law, sanctioned by legislation, in which the rules of law to be specifically applied by the courts are set forth in systematic form; a compilation of laws by public authority; a digest.

code /koʊd/ /kəʊd/ v
programmeren
(computing) To write software programs.
coderen
(cryptography) To encode.
(genetics, intransitive) To encode a protein.

code name code names n
codenaam
(business, espionage, military) A name used to clandestinely identify somebody or something, either for military or espionage purposes, or for commercial confidentiality.

code of conduct codes of conduct n
gedragscode
(ethics) A set of rules dictating acceptable behaviour and decisions in a specified environment.

code of honour codes of honour n
erecode
Certain rules by which social intercourse is regulated among a social group, and which are founded on a regard for reputation.

code-switch v
taalschakelen
To alternate between two or more languages, typically in spoken conversation.

codeword codewords n
codewoord
(cryptography) A string representing an encoded piece of text.
cijfercode
A type of crossword puzzle where the letters of the alphabet are represented by numbers and the solver must identify them by their position and frequency.

codger /ˈkɑd͡ʒɚ/ /ˈkɒdʒə/ codgers n
brompot vreemde oude vent
(informal) An amusingly eccentric or grumpy and usually elderly man.

codicil /ˈkɒdɪsɪl/ /ˈkəʊdɪsɪl/ codicils n
codicil aanhangsel bijvoegsel
(legal) An addition or supplement that explains, modifies, or revokes a will or part of one.

codification /ˌkɑ.dɪfɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkəʊ.dɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ codifications n
codificatie
The process of precisely formulating a statement, such as a code of laws.

codpiece /ˈkɒdˌpiːs/ codpieces n
gulp braguette kulzak schaambuidel
A part of male dress in the 15th and 16th centuries, worn in front of the breeches to cover the male genitals.
braguette schaambuidel
A conspicuous protection for the male genitals in a suit of plate armor.

coefficient /ˌkoʊ.əˈfɪʃənt/ /ˌkoʊ.ɪˈfɪʃənt/ [ˌkəʊ.iˈfɪʃn̩t] [ˌkəʊ.ɪˈfɪʃn̩t] more coefficient most coefficient adj
behulpzaam
Cooperating.

coefficient /ˌkoʊ.əˈfɪʃənt/ /ˌkoʊ.ɪˈfɪʃənt/ [ˌkəʊ.iˈfɪʃn̩t] [ˌkəʊ.ɪˈfɪʃn̩t] coefficients n
coëfficiënt
(mathematics) A constant by which an algebraic term is multiplied.
A number, value, or item that serves as a measure of some property or characteristic.

coefficient of friction coefficients of friction n
wrijvingscoëfficiënt
(physics) The ratio between (1) the magnitude of the force of friction which a surface produces on an object (moving along the surface or being pressed statically against it) and (2) the magnitude of the normal force which is produced by the surface on the object and which is perpendicular to that surface.

coeliac disease n
coeliakie
(UK) An auto-immune disease characterised by sensitivity of the lining of the small intestine to gluten, causing a failure to digest food properly.

coelom /ˈsiːləm/ coeloms n
coeloom
(zoology) A fluid-filled cavity within the body of an animal. The digestive system is suspended within the cavity, which is lined by a tissue called the peritoneum.

coenzyme coenzymes n
co-enzym
(biochemistry) Any small molecule that is necessary for the functioning of an enzyme.

coerce /koʊˈɝs/ /kəʊˈɜːs/ v
onderdrukken
(transitive) To restrain by force, especially by law or authority; to repress; to curb.
forceren afdwingen dwingen
(transitive) To use force, threat, fraud, or intimidation in an attempt to compel one to act against their will.
forceren
(transitive, computing) To force an attribute, normally of a data type, to take on the attribute of another data type.

coercion /koʊˈɜːʃən/ /koʊˈɝʃən/ /koʊˈɝʒən/ coercions n
dwang
(uncountable) Actual or threatened force for the purpose of compelling action by another person; the act of coercing.

coexist v
co-existeren naast elkaar bestaan samengaan
(intransitive, stative, of two or more things, people, concepts, etc.) To exist contemporaneously or in the same area.

coexistence coexistences n
co-existentie
The state of two or more things existing together, usually in a temporal or spatial sense, with or without mutual interaction.

coffee /ˈkɑ.fi/ /ˈkɒ.fi/ /ˈkɒf.i/ /ˈkɔ.fi/ /ˈkɔə.fi/ /ˈkɔː.fɪ/ adj
koffiebruin mokka
Of a pale brown colour, like that of milk coffee.

coffee /ˈkɑ.fi/ /ˈkɒ.fi/ /ˈkɒf.i/ /ˈkɔ.fi/ /ˈkɔə.fi/ /ˈkɔː.fɪ/ coffees n
koffie koffieboon
(uncountable) A beverage made by infusing the beans of the coffee plant in hot water.
koffie
(countable) A serving of this beverage.
koffie koffieplant
A tropical plant of the genus Coffea.
koffiebruin mokka
A pale brown color, like that of milk coffee.

coffee bean coffee beans n
koffieboon
The seed of a tropical plant of the genus Coffea. Prepared by drying, roasting and grinding for making the beverage coffee.

coffee break coffee breaks n
koffiepauze
A rest period during the business day (usually of about 10 or 15 minutes). So named because it is an opportunity to get coffee.

coffee extract coffee extracts n
koffie-extract
A concentrated liquid made from coffee beans and alcohol used as a flavouring.

coffee grinder coffee grinders n
koffiemolen
A device for pulverizing or powdering coffee beans so they can be brewed as coffee. (Technically many of the machines tear the coffee beans).

coffee grounds n
koffiedik
The sediment that remains after ground coffee beans have been extracted with hot water.

coffee pot coffee pots n
koffiekan koffiepot
A pot in which coffee is brewed or from which it is served.

coffee table coffee tables n
salontafel
(furniture) A long, low table, often placed before seating in a living room, on which drinks may be served, and magazines etc placed.

coffeemaker coffeemakers n
koffiezetapparaat koffiezetmachine
Any of several different types of kitchen apparatus used to brew and filter coffee.

coffer /ˈkɑfɚ/ /ˈkɒfə/ /ˈkɔfɚ/ coffers n
koffer
A strong chest or box used for keeping money or valuables safe.
cassette
(architectural element) An ornamental sunken panel in a ceiling or dome.

cofferdam cofferdams n
kistdam
(engineering) A temporary watertight enclosure used to create a dry foundation for building bridges and other structures over water.

coffin /ˈkɑfɪn/ /ˈkɒfɪn/ /ˈkɔfɪn/ coffins n
doodskist kist
A rectangular closed box in which the body of a dead person is placed for burial.

coffin bone coffin bones n
hoefbeen
The bottommost bone in the equine leg, encased by the hoof capsule, and corresponding to the third phalanx of the middle finger, or toe, of most mammals.

cofounder /kəʊˈfaʊndə/ /ˈkoʊ(ˌ)faʊndɚ/ /ˌkoʊˈfaʊndɚ/ cofounders n
mede-oprichter
A joint founder; one of several people involved with the creation of a business, organization, union, or entity.

cog /kɑɡ/ /kɒɡ/ /kɔɡ/ cogs n
tand tandwieltand
A tooth on a gear.
kogge
(historical) A clinker-built, flat-bottomed, square-rigged mediaeval ship of burden, or war with a round, bulky hull and a single mast, typically 15 to 25 meters in length.
spel vals
A trick or deception; a falsehood.
radertje
An unimportant individual in a greater system.

cog /kɑɡ/ /kɒɡ/ /kɔɡ/ v
bedriegen valsspelen
To cheat; to play or gamble fraudulently.
To seduce, or draw away, by adulation, artifice, or falsehood; to wheedle; to cozen; to cheat.

cogeneration cogenerations n
warmte-krachtkoppeling
The simultaneous or serial production of heat and electricity from the same source.

cogent /ˈkoʊd͡ʒn̩t/ /ˈkəʊd͡ʒn̩t/ more cogent most cogent adj
overtuigend steekhoudend
Reasonable and convincing; based on evidence.
overtuigend
Appealing to the intellect or powers of reasoning.
Forcefully persuasive; relevant, pertinent.

cognac /ˈkɒn.jæk/ /ˈkəʊn.jæk/ cognacs n
cognac
A brandy distilled from white wine in the region around Cognac in France.

cognate /ˈkɑɡ.neɪt/ /ˈkɑɡ.nət/ /ˈkɑɡ.nɪt/ /ˈkɒɡ.neɪt/ /ˈkɒɡ.nət/ /ˈkɒɡ.nɪt/ adj
bloedverwant
Allied by blood; kindred by birth; specifically (legal) related on the mother's side.
cognaat woordverwant wortelverwant
(linguistics) Descended from the same source lexemes (same etymons) of an ancestor language.

cognate /ˈkɑɡ.neɪt/ /ˈkɑɡ.nət/ /ˈkɑɡ.nɪt/ /ˈkɒɡ.neɪt/ /ˈkɒɡ.nət/ /ˈkɒɡ.nɪt/ cognates n
cognaat
(linguistics) A word either descended from the same base word of the same ancestor language as the given word, or strongly believed to be a regular reflex of the same reconstructed root of proto-language as the given word.

cognate accusative /-ɾɪv/ /ˈkɑɡˌneɪt əˈkjuzətɪv/ /ˈkɒɡneɪt əˈkjuːzətɪv/ cognate accusatives n
cognaat object
(grammar) An object of kindred sense or derivation; specifically, that which may adverbially follow an intransitive verb (for example, the word death in “to die the death”).

cognitive /ˈkɑɡ.nɪ.tɪv/ /ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.tɪv/ /ˈkɔɡ.nɪ.tɪv/ [ˈkɑɡ.nɪ.ɾɪv] [ˈkɔɡ.nɪ.ɾɪv] more cognitive most cognitive adj
cognitief
Relating to the part of mental functions that deals with logic, as opposed to affective which deals with emotions.

cognitive behavioral therapy cognitive behavioral therapies n
cognitieve gedragstherapie
(psychology) A psychotherapeutic approach that addresses dysfunctional emotions, behaviors, and cognitions, focussing on a client's current state rather than on their past.

cognitive psychology n
cognitieve psychologie
(psychology) A branch of psychology that examines internal mental processes such as problem solving, memory, and language.

cognitive science cognitive sciences n
cognitiewetenschap
The multidisciplinary study of mind and behavior.

cognizance /ˈkɒnɪzəns/ /ˈkɒɡnɪzəns/ cognizances n
embleem kenteken
An emblem, badge or device, used as a distinguishing mark by the body of retainers of a royal or noble house.
bewustzijn
Notice or awareness.

cognoscente /kɒnjəˈʃɛnteɪ/ /ˌkɑn.jəˈʃɛn.ti/ /ˌkɑɡ.nəˈʃɛn.ti/ cognoscenti n
expert kenner
(often, in plural) Someone possessing superior or specialized knowledge in a particular field.

cohabit /koʊˈhæbɪt/ v
hokken samenleven samenwonen
(intransitive) To live together with someone else, especially in a romantic and sexual relationship but without being married.

coherent /koʊˈhɛɹ.ənt/ /koʊˈhɪɹ.ənt/ /koːˈhɪɹ.ənt/ /kəʉˈhɪə.ɹənt/ /kəʊˈhɪə.ɹənt/ more coherent most coherent adj
samenhangend coherent
Unified; sticking together; making up a whole.
coherent samenhangend
Orderly, logical and consistent.

coherer coherers n
coherer
(physics) A detector of radio waves used in very early radio receivers.

cohesion /koʊˈhiː.ʒən/ /kəʉˈhiː.ʒən/ /kəʊˈhiː.ʒən/ [kəʉˈhɪi.ʒən] cohesions n
cohesie samenhang
State of cohering, or of working together.

coil /kwaɪl/ /kɔɪl/ coils n
spiraal veer
Something wound in the form of a helix or spiral.
rumoer
(now, obsolete, _, except in phrases) A noise, tumult, bustle, or turmoil.
spoel
(electronics) A coil of electrically conductive wire through which electricity can flow.

coil /kwaɪl/ /kɔɪl/ v
oprollen opschieten opwinden
To wind or reel e.g. a wire or rope into regular rings, often around a centerpiece.
To wind into loops (roughly) around a common center.

coilgun /ˈkɔɪl.ɡʌn/ coilguns n
spoelgeweer
Any of various devices that use electromagnets to accelerate a magnetic projectile via non contact means

coin /kwaɪn/ /kɔɪn/ coins n
munt geldstuk muntstuk
(money) A piece of currency, usually metallic and in the shape of a disc, but sometimes polygonal, or with a hole in the middle.
jeton munt
A token used in a special establishment like a casino.

coin /kwaɪn/ /kɔɪn/ v
bedenken opperen smeden verzinnen
(by extension) To make or fabricate (especially a word or phrase).
munten aanmunten munt slaan
To acquire rapidly, as money; to make.

coin cell coin cells n
knoopcel knoopcelbatterij
A small battery having the form of a squat cylinder.

coin-op /ˈkɔɪnˌɒp/ adj
munt munten op
Operated by coins.

coin-op /ˈkɔɪnˌɒp/ coin-ops n
muntapparaat munttoestel
A coin-operated device, such as an arcade game or penny arcade.

coincide /ˌkoʊɪnˈsaɪd/ v
coïncideren samenvallen
To occupy exactly the same space.
To correspond, concur, or agree.
samenvallen coïncideren
To occur at the same time.

coincidence /koʊˈɪnsɪdəns/ /kəʊˈɪnsɪdəns/ /kəˈwɪnsɪdəns/ coincidences n
toeval
Of events, the appearance of a meaningful connection when there is none.

coincidental /ˈkəʊ.ɪn.sɪˌdɛn.tl̩/ more coincidental most coincidental adj
toevallig
Occurring as or resulting from coincidence.
samenvallend
Happening or existing at the same time.

coinsurance coinsurances n
eigen risico
(US) The joint assumption of risk between the insurer and the insured party.

coitus /ˈkoʊ.ɪ.təs/ /ˈkɔɪ.təs/ /ˈkəʊ.ɪ.təs/ coituses n
coïtus
(formal, or, humorous) Sexual intercourse, especially involving penile-vaginal penetration.

coke /koʉk/ /koʊk/ /kəʊk/ n
cokes
(uncountable) Solid residue from roasting coal in a coke oven; used principally as a fuel and in the production of steel and formerly as a domestic fuel.

cola /ˈkoʊlə/ /ˈkəʊ.lə/ colas n
cola
A beverage or a drink made with kola nut flavoring, caramel and carbonated water.

colander /ˈkɑləndɚ/ /ˈkɒlɪndə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɔləndɚ/ colanders n
vergiet verzijp
A bowl-shaped kitchen utensil with holes in it used for draining food that has been cooking in water, such as pasta.

colchicine /ˈkɑl.kəˌsiːn/ /ˈkɑl.t͡ʃəˌsiːn/ /ˈkɒl.kɪs.iːn/ /ˈkɒl.tʃɪs.iːn/ colchicines n
colchicine
(organic compound, pharmaceutical drug) A highly toxic alkaloid, chemical formula C22H25NO6, originally extracted from plants of the genus Colchicum and formerly used to treat rheumatic complaints, now used mainly in the treatment of gout.

cold /kaʉld/ /koʊld/ /kəʊld/ [kʰɒʊ(ɫ)d] [kʰɔʊ(ɫ)d] colder coldest adj
koud fris koel
(of a thing) Having a low temperature.
koud afstandelijk koel
Unfriendly; emotionally distant or unfeeling.
onvoorbereid
Completely unprepared; without introduction.

cold /kaʉld/ /koʊld/ /kəʊld/ [kʰɒʊ(ɫ)d] [kʰɔʊ(ɫ)d] colds n
kou koude
(uncountable) A condition of low temperature.
verkoudheid
(countable, pathology) A common, usually harmless, viral illness, usually with congestion of the nasal passages and sometimes fever.

cold abscess /koʊld ˈæbˌsɛs/ /koʊld ˈæbˌsɪs/ cold abscesses n
koud abces
(pathology) A chronic abscess that forms slowly, without pain, heat or inflammation.

cold chain cold chains n
koelketen koudeketen

cold day in Hell cold days in Hell n
als Pasen en Pinksteren op één dag vallen met Sint Juttemis
(idiomatic, slang) The time of occurrence of an event that will never happen.

cold fish cold fish cold fishes n
koude kikker
(idiomatic) A heartless individual; a person lacking empathy and emotion.

cold front cold fronts n
koufront
(meteorology) The leading edge of an advancing mass of cold air.

cold fusion n
koude kernfusie
A hypothetical form of nuclear fusion not requiring the usual immensely high temperatures; nuclear fusion at or near room temperature.

cold snap cold snaps n
koudegolf

cold sore /ˈkoʊld ˌsɔɹ/ cold sores n
koortslip
(pathology) A small bump (namely a vesicle) on the lips resulting from infection by herpes simplex viruses (mostly HHV1 but also HHV2).

cold turkey adv
ineens
(idiomatic) Not gradually; all at once. Refers especially to quitting a habit by force of will rather than by a gradual reduction.

cold turkey n
abrupte ontwenning
Sudden and complete withdrawal from a dependent substance, especially a drug.
ontwenningsverschijnselen
The physiological effects of such a withdrawal.

cold war /ˌkəʊld ˈwɔː/ n
koude oorlog
A period of hostile relations between rivals where direct open warfare between them is largely undesired and avoided. [from 1945]

cold wave cold waves n
koudegolf

cold weapon /koʊld ˈwɛpən/ /kəʊld ˈwɛp(ə)n/ cold weapons n
koud wapen
(weaponry) A weapon that does not use explosives or fire.

cold-blooded /ˈkoʊldˈblʌd.ɪd/ colder-blooded coldest-blooded more cold-blooded most cold-blooded adj
kil koudbloedig
(figuratively) Lacking emotion or compunction.

colectomy colectomies n
colectomie
(surgery) The surgical procedure to remove all or part of the large intestine or colon.

coleslaw /ˈkəʊlslɔː/ coleslaws n
coleslaw koolsla
A salad of finely shredded raw cabbage and sometimes shredded carrots, dressed with mayonnaise (white slaw) or a vinaigrette (red slaw).

colic /ˈkɒl.ɪk/ colics n
koliek
(pathology) Severe pains that grip the abdomen or the disease that causes such pains (due to intestinal or bowel-related problems).

collaborate /kəˈlæb.ə.ɹeɪt/ /kəˈlæb.ɹeɪt/ v
samenwerken
To work together with others to achieve a common goal.
collaboreren
To voluntarily cooperate treasonably, as with an enemy occupation force in one's country.

collaboration /kəˌlæbəˈɹeɪʃən/ [kʰəˌlæbəˈɹeɪ̯ʃən] collaborations n
samenwerking samenwerken
(uncountable) The act of collaborating.
collaboratie
(uncountable) Treasonous cooperation.

collaborator /kəˈlæbəɹeɪtə/ /kəˈlæbəɹeɪtɚ/ collaborators n
medewerker medewerkster
A person who works with others towards a common goal.
collaborateur
A person who cooperates traitorously with an enemy.

collage /koʊˈlɑʒ/ /kɒˈlɑːʒ/ /kəˈlɑʒ/ /kəˈlɑːʒ/ /ˈkɒl.ɑːʒ/ collages n
collage
A picture made by sticking other pictures onto a surface.

collagen /ˈkɒləd͡ʒən/ /ˈkɒləd͡ʒɪn/ collagens n
collageen
(biochemistry) Any of more than 28 types of glycoprotein that form elongated fibers, usually found in the extracellular matrix of connective tissue.

collagenic adj
collageen
Relating to, or composed of collagen

collapse /k(ə)ˈlæps/ collapses n
ineenstorting instorten
The act of collapsing.

collapse /k(ə)ˈlæps/ v
instorten
(intransitive) To cease to function due to a sudden breakdown; to fail suddenly and completely.

collapsible more collapsible most collapsible adj
opklapbaar plooibaar
That can be collapsed.

collar /ˈkɑ.lɚ/ /ˈkɒl.ə/ collars n
boord halsboord kraag
The part of an upper garment (shirt, jacket, etc.) that fits around the neck and throat, especially if sewn from a separate piece of fabric.
gareel
A part of harness designed to distribute the load around the shoulders of a draft animal.
halsband
A decorative band or other fabric around the neckline.
halsband nekriem
A band or chain around an animal's neck, used to restrain and/or identify it.
(rail transport) A physical lockout device to prevent operation of a mechanical signal lever.
halsketen halsketting
A chain worn around the neck.
boord gordel rand ring
(technology) Any encircling device or structure.

collar /ˈkɑ.lɚ/ /ˈkɒl.ə/ v
bij het nekvel grijpen
(transitive) To grab or seize by the collar or neck.
grijpen vatten
(transitive) To seize, capture or detain.
verbaal vastpinnen
(figuratively, transitive) To bind in conversation.

collared antshrike collared antshrikes n
withals-mierklauwier
A passerine bird of the antbird family (Thamnophilus bernardi, syn. Sakesphorus bernardi)

collared dove collared doves n
turkse tortel
A bird of the species Streptopelia decaocto.

collared flycatcher collared flycatchers n
withalsvliegenvanger
Ficedula albicollis, an Old World flycatcher breeding in eastern Europe and across Central Asia, overwintering in Africa

collared peccary collared peccaries n
halsbandpekari
A small wild hog (Pecari tajacu), native to southern United States through to northern Argentina.

collared pratincole collared pratincoles n
vorkstaartplevier
A wader, Glareola pratincola.

collate /kɒˈleɪt/ /ˈkoʊ.leɪt/ v
sorteren
(transitive) To assemble something in a logical sequence.
(transitive) To sort multiple copies of printed documents into sequences of individual page order, one sequence for each copy, especially before binding.
beroepen
(transitive, Christianity) To admit a cleric to a benefice; to present and institute in a benefice, when the person presenting is both the patron and the ordinary; followed by to.

collateral /kəˈlætəɹəl/ adj
collateraal neven zijdelings
Parallel, along the same vein, side by side.
begeleidend collateraal neven
Corresponding; accompanying, concomitant.
bij- bijkomstig hulp neven subsidiair zijdelings
Being aside from the main subject, target, or goal.
zijdelings (verwant)
(genealogy) Of an indirect ancestral relationship, as opposed to lineal descendency.
zekerheid
(finance) Relating to a collateral in the sense of an obligation or security.

collateral /kəˈlætəɹəl/ collaterals n
onderpand pand zekerheid
(finance) A security or guarantee (usually an asset) pledged for the repayment of a loan if one cannot procure enough funds to repay.
vertakking
(anatomy) A branch of a bodily part or system of organs.
nevenverwant zijdelings verwant
(marketing) Printed materials or content of electronic media used to enhance sales of products (short form of collateral material).
collateraal
(anatomy) A thinner blood vessel providing an alternate route to blood flow in case the main vessel becomes occluded.

collateral damage collateral damages n
nevenschade randschade
(military, euphemistic) Damage to civilian property or civilian casualties that are the unintended result of military operations.

collateral form collateral forms n
nevenvorm
(linguistics) A synonymous but not identical, coexisting form (variation) of a word, such as an accepted alternative spelling.

colleague /kɔˈliːɡ/ /kəˈliːɡ/ /ˈkɑliɡ/ /ˈkɒliːɡ/ colleagues n
collega medewerker
A fellow member of a profession, staff, academic faculty or other organization; an associate.

collect /kəˈlɛkt/ v
verzamelen opstapelen
(transitive) To gather together; amass.
concluderen opmaken
(transitive, now, rare) To form a conclusion; to deduce, infer. (Compare gather, get.)

collected /kəˈlɛktɪd/ more collected most collected adj
bedaard kalm rustig
Cool‐headed, emotionally stable, in focus.

collection /kəˈlɛkʃən/ collections n
verzamelen
The activity of collecting.
collectie verzameling
(set theory, topology, analysis) A set of sets; used because such a thing is in general too large to comply with the formal definition of a set.
inzameling
A gathering of money for charitable or other purposes, as by passing a contribution box for donations.

collective /kəˈlɛktɪv/ adj
collectief
Formed by gathering or collecting; gathered into a mass, sum, or body.
(grammar) Expressing a collection or aggregate of individuals, by a singular form.

collective /kəˈlɛktɪv/ collectives n
verzamelnaam
(grammar) A collective noun or name.
collectief
(by extension) A group dedicated to a particular cause or interest.

collective memory collective memories n
collectief geheugen
(sociology) A shared pool of information held in the memories of multiple members of a group.

collective noun collective nouns n
verzamelnaam collectivum
(grammar) A noun which, though singular, refers to a group of things or animals. Examples: a school of fish, a pride of lions.

collective unconscious collective unconsciouses n
collectief onbewuste
(psychology) The common experiences, thoughts and opinions of a large group of people taken as a whole.

collectivism collectivisms n
collectivisme
An economic system in which the means of production and distribution are owned and controlled by the people collectively

collectivization collectivizations n
collectivisatie
The act of collectivizing

collectivize v
collectiviseren

collector /kəˈlɛktə(ɹ)/ /kəˈlɛktɚ/ collectors n
verzamelaar
A person who or thing that collects, or which creates or manages a collection.

college /ˈkɑlɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkɒlɪd͡ʒ/ colleges n
faculteit
A specialized division of a university.

college town college towns n
universiteitsstad
A town or city that is dominated by its university population.

collegiality collegialities n
collegialiteit
collegial atmosphere; working with colleagues in an effective and cooperative manner

collide /kəˈlaɪd/ v
botsen
(intransitive) To impact directly, especially if violent.

collier /ˈkɑliɚ/ /ˈkɒlɪə(ɹ)/ colliers n
koempel mijnwerker
A person in the business or occupation of producing (digging or mining) coal or making charcoal or in its transporting or commerce.
kolenschip koolschip
(nautical) A vessel carrying a bulk cargo of coal.
(nautical) A sailor on such a vessel.

colliery /ˈkɑl.jɚ.ɪ/ /ˈkɒl.jə.ɹi/ collieries n
kolenmijn
(British) An underground coal mine, together with its surface buildings.

collision /kəˈlɪʒən/ collisions n
botsing
An instance of colliding.

collision course collision courses n
ramkoers
A course or path between two or more objects which, if continued at the current rate, will result in a collision.

collocate /ˈkɑləkeɪt/ /ˈkɑləkət/ /ˈkɒləkeɪt/ /ˈkɒləkət/ v
bijeenstaan bijeenzetten samenstaan samenzetten
To arrange or occur side by side.

collocation /ˌkɑl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/ collocations n
collocatie

collodion collodions n
collodion
A syrupy solution of nitrocellulose (pyroxylin) in alcohol and ether that evaporates on a surface to form a clear elastic film; used in surgical dressings, photographic plates and lacquer paints.

colloquial /kəˈloʊ.kwi.əl/ /kəˈləʊ.kwɪəl/ more colloquial most colloquial adj
informeel gemeenzaam spreektalig
(linguistics) Characteristic of familiar conversation, of common parlance; informal.

colloquium /kəˈləʊkwiəm/ colloquia colloquiums n
colloquium
An academic meeting or seminar usually led by a different lecturer and on a different topic at each meeting.

collude /kəˈluːd/ v
colluderen samenspannen samenzweren
(intransitive) to act in concert with; to conspire

collusion /kəˈluːʒən/ collusions n
collusie samenspanning samenzwering
A private agreement for a fraudulent or illegal purpose; conspiracy.

cologne /kəˈloʊn/ /kəˈləʊn/ colognes n
eau de cologne
Any of a family of fresh, citrus-based fragrances distilled using extracts from citrus, floral, and woody ingredients, said to have been developed in the early 18th century in Cologne, Germany.

colon /ˈkoʊ.lən/ /ˈkɔ.lən/ /ˈkəʊ.lɒn/ /ˈkəʊ.lən/ [ˈkʰɔ.ɫn̩] cola coli colons n
dubbelpunt dubbele punt
The punctuation mark ⟨:⟩.
karteldarm
(anatomy) Part of the large intestine; the final segment of the digestive system, after (distal to) the ileum and before (proximal to) the rectum. (Because the colon is the largest part of the large intestine (constituting most of it), it is often treated as synonymous therewith in broad or casual usage.)

colonel /ˈkɜːnəl/ /ˈkɝnəl/ colonels n
kolonel
A commissioned officer in an armed military organization, typically the highest rank before flag officer ranks (generals). It is generally found in armies, air forces or naval infantry (marines).

colonial /kəˈləʊ.ni.əl/ more colonial most colonial adj
koloniaal
Of or pertaining to a period when a country or territory was a colony.

colonialism /kəˈloʊ.ni.ə.lɪ.zəm/ /kəˈloʊ.njə.lɪ.zəm/ /kəˈləʊ.ni.ə.lɪ.zəm/ /kəˈləʊ.njə.lɪ.zəm/ colonialisms n
kolonialisme
The policy of a country seeking to extend or retain its authority over other people or territories, generally with the aim of economic dominance.

colonization colonizations n
kolonisatie
The process of establishing a colony.

colonize /ˈkɑlənaɪz/ /ˈkɒlənaɪz/ v
koloniseren
(transitive) To settle (a place) with colonists, and hence make (a place) into a colony.
(transitive) To settle (a group of people, a species, or the like) in a place as a colony.
(intransitive) To begin a colony or colonies.

colonoscopy /kɑləˈnɑskəpi/ colonoscopies n
colonoscopie
(medicine) The examination of the colon using a colonoscope.

colony /ˈkɑ.lə.ni/ /ˈkɒl.ə.ni/ /ˈkɔl.ə.ni/ colonies n
kolonie
(biology) A group of organisms of same or different species living together in close association.
A potential new chapter of a fraternity or sorority awaiting official recognition from their headquarters.

colophon /ˈkɒləfən/ colophons n
colofon
(printing, publishing) In manuscripts (typically before the invention of printing), the note, usually at the end, left by the scribe who copied it, giving information on their exemplar, where and when the copy was made, and sometimes, their own name.

color /ˈkʌl.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈkʌl.ɚ/ colors n
kleur
(uncountable) The spectral composition of visible light.
These hues as used in color television or films, color photographs, etc (as opposed to the shades of grey used in black-and-white television).
(heraldry) Any of the standard dark tinctures used in a coat of arms, including azure, gules, sable, and vert.
(uncountable) Human skin tone, especially as an indicator of race or ethnicity.
(in the plural) A standard or banner.
(finance, uncountable) A third-order measure of derivative price sensitivity, expressed as the rate of change of gamma with respect to time, or equivalently the rate of change of charm with respect to changes in the underlying asset price.

color /ˈkʌl.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈkʌl.ɚ/ v
kleuren inkleuren
(transitive) To give something color.
kleuren
(intransitive) To apply colors to the areas within the boundaries of a line drawing using colored markers or crayons.
To affect without completely changing.
blozen kleuren kleur
(of a person or their face) To become red through increased blood flow.

color blind more color blind most color blind adj
kleurenblind
(of a, person or animal) Unable to distinguish between two or more primary colors (usually red and green).

color blindness color blindnesses n
kleurenblindheid daltonisme
(medicine, ophthalmology) Any of several medical conditions in which the physical ability to see colors is impaired, especially achromatopsia, Daltonism.
kleurenblindheid
(figuratively) Indifference to a person's skin color or race.

color inside the lines v
binnen de lijntjes kleuren
(intransitive) To behave conventionally, to follow the rules.

colorectal adj
colorectaal
(anatomy) Of or pertaining to the colorectum

colored pencil colored pencils n
kleurpotlood
(, American spelling) A pencil with a wax-like colored core.

colorful /ˈkʌləfəl/ /ˈkʌlɚfəl/ more colorful most colorful adj
kleurrijk
Possessing prominent and varied colors.

coloring book coloring books n
kleurboek
A book containing line art for readers (usually children) to add color using crayons, colored pencils, markers, paint, or other artistic media.

colossal /kəˈlɒsəl/ more colossal most colossal adj
kolossaal
Extremely large or on a great scale.

colossus /kəˈlɑs.əs/ /kəˈlɒs.əs/ colossi colossuses n
kolos
(by extension) Any creature or thing of gigantic size.

colostrum /kəˈlɒstɹəm/ colostra n
colostrum voormelk biest
(medicine) A form of milk produced by the mammary glands in late pregnancy and the few days after giving birth. Human and bovine colostrum is thick and yellowish. In humans, it has high concentrations of nutrients and antibodies, but it is small in quantity.

colour television colour televisions n
kleurentelevisie kleurentelevisietoestel
(countable) A television set that displays images in colour.

colourless /ˈkʌlə(ɹ).ləs/ more colourless most colourless adj
kleurloos
Having little or no colour.

colt /koʊlt/ /kɒlt/ /kəʊlt/ [kɔʊlt] colts n
hengstveulen
A young male horse.

coltan /ˈkoʊlˌtæn/ coltans n
coltan
(mineralogy) A metallic ore, (Fe,Mn)(Ta,Nb)2O6, from which the elements niobium and tantalum are extracted.

colter /ˈkoʊltɚ/ /ˈkəʊltə/ colters n
kouter
A knife or cutter attached to the beam of a plow to cut the sward, in advance of the plowshare and moldboard.

coltsfoot coltsfeet coltsfoots n
klein hoefblad
An herbaceous plant, species Tussilago farfara, that grows in Europe and the Middle East; yellow coltsfoot.

columbarium columbaria columbariums n
columbarium duivenhuis
(historical) A large, sometimes architecturally impressive building for housing a large colony of pigeons or doves, particularly those of ancien regime France.
columbarium
A building, a vault or a similar place for the respectful and usually public storage of cinerary urns containing cremated remains.

columbine /ˈkɒləmbaɪn/ columbines n
akelei
Any plant of the genus Aquilegia, having distinctive bell-shaped flowers with spurs on each petal.

column /ˈkɑljəm/ /ˈkɑləm/ /ˈkɒləm/ columns n
kolom
(architecture) A solid upright structure designed usually to support a larger structure above it, such as a roof or horizontal beam, but sometimes for decoration.
kolom colonne
A unit of width, especially of advertisements, in a periodical, equivalent to the width of a usual column of text.

columnist /ˈkɑ.lə.mɪst/ /ˈkɑ.ləm.nɪst/ /ˈkɒ.lə.mɪst/ /ˈkɒ.ləm.nɪst/ columnists n
columnist columniste
A regular writer of a column, such as in a magazine or newspaper

colza n
koolzaad
Oilseed rape (Brassica napus), cultivated for its seeds, which yield an oil, valued for illuminating and lubricating purposes.

coma /ˈkoʊmə/ /ˈkəʊmə/ comae n
coma
A state of unconsciousness from which one may not wake up, usually induced by some form of trauma.
(astronomy) A cloud of dust surrounding the nucleus of a comet.

comatose /ˈkoʊ.məˌtoʊs/ /ˈkɑm.əˌtoʊs/ /ˈkɒm.əˌtəʊs/ /ˈkəʊ.məˌtoʊs/ more comatose most comatose adj
comateus
In a coma: unconscious.

comb /koʊm/ /kəʊm/ combs n
kam
A toothed implement for grooming the hair or (formerly) for keeping it in place.
A fleshy growth on the top of the head of some birds and reptiles; crest.

comb /koʊm/ /kəʊm/ v
kammen
(transitive, especially of hair or fur) To groom with a toothed implement, especially a comb.
uitkammen
(transitive) To search thoroughly as if raking over an area with a comb.

combat /kəmˈbæt/ /ˈkɑmˌbæt/ /ˈkɒmˌbæt/ combats n
strijd gevecht kamp slag treffen veldslag
A battle, a fight (often one in which weapons are used).

combat /kəmˈbæt/ /ˈkɑmˌbæt/ /ˈkɒmˌbæt/ v
vechten
(intransitive) To fight (with); to struggle for victory (against).

combat boot combat boots n
legerkist legerlaars soldatenkist
A type of boot designed to be worn by soldiers during actual combat or combat training

combat sport combat sports n
vechtsport
A sport that involves man-to-man combat.

combative /kɒmˈbæ.tɪv/ /kəmˈbæ.tɪv/ /ˈkɑm.bə.tɪv/ /ˈkɒm.bə.tɪv/ more combative most combative adj
strijdbaar strijdlustig
Given to fighting; disposed to engage in combat; pugnacious.

combination /kɑmbɪˈneɪʃən/ /kɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/ combinations n
combinatie verbinding
The act of combining, the state of being combined or the result of combining.
combinatie
A sequence of numbers or letters used to open a combination lock.
(mathematics) One or more elements selected from a set without regard to the order of selection.
vereniging
An association or alliance of people for some common purpose.
combinatie combo serie
A rapid sequence of punches or strikes in boxing or other combat sports.

combination pliers n
combinatietang
(US, UK) A type of pliers used by linemen, electricians, and other tradesmen primarily for gripping, twisting, bending and cutting wire, cable and small metalwork components.

combinatorial /ˌkɑm.bɪn.əˈtɔɹ.i.əl/ adj
combinatorisch
Of, pertaining to, or involving combinations.
(mathematics) Of or pertaining to the combination and arrangement of elements in sets.

combine /kəmˈbaɪn/ /ˈkɑm.baɪn/ /ˈkɒm.baɪn/ v
combineren
(transitive) To bring (two or more things or activities) together; to unite.
verenigen
(transitive) To have two or more things or properties that function together.

combine harvester /ˈkɑmˌbaɪn ˈhɑɹvəstəɹ/ combine harvesters n
maaidorser
A combine, a farming machine that harvests, threshes, and cleans grain plants.

combustion /kəmˈbʌs.t͡ʃən/ combustions n
verbranding
(chemistry) The act or process of burning.
A process whereby two chemicals are combined to produce heat.
A process wherein a fuel is combined with oxygen, usually at high temperature, releasing heat.
commotie
(dated or archaicizing, figuratively) Violent agitation, tumult.

combustion chamber combustion chambers n
verbrandingskamer
An enclosed space, within a heat engine, in which the fuel is mixed and reacted with air or other oxidizing agent in a controlled manner.

combustion engine combustion engines n
verbrandingsmotor
an engine that uses the combustion of fuel to produce work (movement)

combustor combustors n
verbrandingskamer
A chamber acting as the furnace in a jet engine or turbine engine, where intense combustion is induced.

come /kʌm/ [km] [km̩] [kəm] [kʰɐm] [kʰʌm] v
komen
(intransitive) To move from further away to nearer to.
(intransitive) To take a position relative to something else in a sequence.
klaarkomen komen
(intransitive, vulgar, slang) To achieve orgasm; to cum; to ejaculate.

come about v
gebeuren tot stand komen van mening veranderen
(intransitive) To come to pass; to develop; to occur; to take place; to happen; to exist.
overstag gaan wenden
(intransitive, nautical) To tack; to change tack; to maneuver the bow of a sailing vessel across the wind so that the wind changes from one side of the vessel to the other; to position a boat with respect to the wind after tacking. See also come to.

come across v
overkomen
(idiomatic) To give an appearance or impression; to project a certain image.

come and go v
komen en gaan
To alternately enter and exit, arrive and depart (either physically or figuratively)
To repeatedly appear and disappear; to be transient

come back v
terugkomen
(intransitive) To return to a former state, usually a desirable one; to become fashionable once more.

come hell or high water adv
wat er zich ook voordoet

come into force v
in werking treden van kracht worden
(of a law, regulation, etc.) To become valid or active, to inure.

come on /ˌkʌm ˈɑn/ /ˌkʌm ˈɒn/ /ˌkʌm ˈɔn/ interjection
kom aan kom op
An expression of disbelief.
kom aan kom op vlug een beetje!
An expression of frustration, exasperation, or impatience; hurry up.

come on /ˌkʌm ˈɑn/ /ˌkʌm ˈɒn/ /ˌkʌm ˈɔn/ v
goed groeien
(intransitive) To progress, to develop.
haar regels krijgen
(intransitive, idiomatic, colloquial, UK) To get one's period, start menstruating.

come on to v
flirten
(transitive, informal) To make a romantic or sexual advance to.

come out /ˌkʌm ˈaʊt/ v
uitkomen
To be published, be issued.

come out of the closet v
uit de kast komen
(intransitive, idiomatic) To tell others about one's homosexuality, bisexuality, transness, or any minority or disapproved-of identity, belief, preference, etc., where previously this had been kept secret.

come over v
langskomen
(intransitive) To change one's position or location, especially to someone's place of residence; to come by.

come to a head v
een kritiek punt bereiken tot een uitbarsting komen
(idiomatic) To rapidly reach a turning point or climax.

come to life v
tot leven komen
(intransitive, idiomatic) to become alive; to be brought into existence

come to pass v
gebeuren
To happen; to occur.

come to someone's aid v
te hulp komen
(idiomatic) To assist and rescue someone.

come to someone's rescue v
te hulp komen
(idiomatic) To rescue (or save) someone from further harm.

come together /tə-/ /ˈkʌm tʊˈɡɛðə(ɹ)/ /ˈkʌm tʊˈɡɛðɚ/ v
bijeenkomen samenkomen
(intransitive) To assemble; to congregate.

come true v
bewaarheid worden uitkomen werkelijkheid worden
To become real: to become true or existent.

come up with v
bedenken verzinnen
(idiomatic) To manage to produce, deliver, or present (something) by inventing, creating, thinking of, or obtaining it.

come what may adv
wat er ook gebeurt
(idiomatic) In spite of anything that might happen; whatever may occur.

comedian /kəˈmiːdi.ən/ comedians n
komiek komediant
An entertainer who performs in a humorous manner, especially by telling jokes.

comedy /ˈkɑmədi/ /ˈkɒmədi/ comedies n
blijspel komedie
(countable) A light, amusing play with a happy ending.
komedie blijspel
(countable, drama) A dramatic work that is light and humorous or satirical in tone.

comely /ˈkʌmli/ comelier comeliest more comely most comely adj
bevallig
Of a person: attractive or pleasing to look at; beautiful, handsome; also, attractive but not particularly beautiful or handsome.

comestible /kəˈmɛstəbl̩/ /kəˈmɛstɪbl̩/ more comestible most comestible adj
eetwaren
Suitable to be eaten; edible. [From 15th c.]

comet /ˈkɒmət/ comets n
komeet staartster
A celestial phenomenon with the appearance of such a body.

comfort /kʌmˈfɔɹt/ /ˈkʊm.fət/ /ˈkʌm.fət/ /ˈkʌm.fɚt/ [ˈkʰʌɱ.fɚt] comforts n
comfort gemak
Contentment, ease.
troost
A consolation; something relieving suffering or worry.
troost gemak
A cause of relief or satisfaction.

comfort /kʌmˈfɔɹt/ /ˈkʊm.fət/ /ˈkʌm.fət/ /ˈkʌm.fɚt/ [ˈkʰʌɱ.fɚt] v
troosten comfort
(obsolete) To make strong; to invigorate; to fortify; to corroborate.

comfort food /ˈkʌmfət ˌfuːd/ /ˈkʌmfɚt ˌfud/ comfort foods n
troosteten troostvoedsel
Food, often high in carbohydrates or sugar, consumed to feel comfort or alleviate stress rather than to receive nutrition.

comfort woman comfort women n
troostmeisje
(idiomatic, historical, euphemistic) A woman forced, or supposedly recruited, into brothels by the Japanese occupation forces before or during World War II.

comfort zone comfort zones n
luie stoel
(idiomatic, by extension) The range of circumstances in which a person feels relaxed or able to cope.

comfortable /ˈkɐmf.tə.bəl/ /ˈkʌm.fə.tə.bəl/ /ˈkʌm.fəɹ.tə.bəl/ /ˈkʌmf.tə.bəl/ /ˈkʌmf.təɹ.bəl/ [ˈkʰɐɱf.tɘ.bɫ̩] [ˈkʰʌɱf.tə̥.bɫ̩] comfortabler comfortablest more comfortable most comfortable adj
veilig
comfortabel gemakkelijk
Providing physical comfort and ease; agreeable. [from 18th c.]
In a state of comfort and content. [from 18th c.]

comfortable in one's own skin adj
goed in zijn vel
(idiomatic) Relaxed and confident in one's manner of presenting oneself and interacting with others; conveying the impression that one has a clear, satisfying understanding of one's own abilities and situation.

comforting /ˈkʌm.fə.tɪŋ/ /ˈkʌm.fɚ.tɪŋ/ more comforting most comforting adj
geruststellend troostend geruststellende troostende
Giving comfort.

comfrey /ˈkʌm.fɹi/ comfreys n
smeerwortel
Any of several species of perennial herbs of the genus Symphytum, often specifically Symphytum officinale.

comic /ˈkɑmɪk/ /ˈkɒmɪk/ more comic most comic adj
komisch
Pertaining to comedy, as a literary genre. [from 16th c.]
grappig komisch
Using the techniques of comedy, as a composition, performer etc; amusing, entertaining. [from 16th c.]

comic /ˈkɑmɪk/ /ˈkɒmɪk/ comics n
humorist komiek
A comedian.
strip stripverhaal stripboek
A story composed of drawn images arranged in a sequence, usually with textual captions; a graphic novel.
jeugdkrant kinderkrant
(British) A children's magazine.

comic book comic books n
stripboek
(comics) A book or magazine that uses sequences of drawings to tell a story or series of stories, primarily in serialized form, usually fiction.

comic relief /ˈkɑmɪk ɹɪˈliːf/ /ˈkɒmɪk ɹɪˈliːf/ n
vrolijke noot
(narratology) The inclusion of a humorous character or scene or witty dialogue in an otherwise serious work, often to relieve tension.

comic strip comic strips n
stripboek
(comics) A series of drawings, in sequence, often but not necessarily depicting something funny or satirical in nature.

comical /ˈkɑmɪkəl/ /ˈkɒmɪkəl/ more comical most comical adj
grappig komisch amusant
Funny, whimsically amusing.
komisch hilarisch lachwekkend
Laughable; ridiculous.

coming /ˈkʌmɪŋ/ comings n
komst
The act of arriving; an arrival.

coming and going comings and goings n
doen en laten
(in the plural) The activities of a specified person or group

comital more comital most comital adj
graaflijk grafelijk
Of or pertaining to a count or earl.

comitative /ˈkɑmətətəv/ /ˈkɒmɪtətɪv/ adj
comitatief
(grammar) Of, or relating to the grammatical case that is used in some languages to indicate accompaniment.

comitative /ˈkɑmətətəv/ /ˈkɒmɪtətɪv/ comitatives n
comitatief
The comitative case, or a word in this case.

comitative case comitative cases n
comitatief
(grammatical case) Noun case used to denote companionship. In English, this is usually expressed by the prepositional phrase in company with, together with or with, as in "with the house." Languages that use the comitative case include Estonian, Finnish, Hungarian, Inari Sami, Northern Sami, Skolt Sami, and Quechua. It is also found in many Australian Aboriginal languages, where it is commonly used to form names of places and languages.

comitology /ˌkɑm.ɪˈtɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌkɒm.ɪˈtɒl.ə.dʒi/ comitologies n
comitologie
(European Union) The system of committees, composed of representatives of the member states, used to oversee European Commission implementing acts made under European Union legislation.

comma /ˈkɑ.mə/ /ˈkɒ.mə/ /ˈkɒm.ə/ /ˈkɔm.ə/ commaes commas commata n
komma
(typography) The punctuation mark ⟨,⟩ used to indicate a set of parts of a sentence or between elements of a list.

command /kəˈmænd/ /kəˈmɑːnd/ commands n
bevel opdracht
An order to do something.
opdracht
(computing) A directive to a computer program acting as an interpreter of some kind, in order to perform a specific task.

command /kəˈmænd/ /kəˈmɑːnd/ v
bevelen commanderen
(ambitransitive) To order, give orders; to compel or direct with authority.

command line command lines n
commandoregel opdrachtregel
(computing) The text prompt presented to the user in a command line interface.

commander /kəˈmandə/ /kəˈmændɚ/ /kəˈmɑːndə/ commanders n
commandant
One who exercises control and direction of a military or naval organization.
aanvoerder gezagvoerderm
One who exercises control and direction over a group of persons.

commander in chief commanders in chief n
opperbevelhebber
Supreme commander of the armed forces of an entire country.

commandery /kəˈmænd(ə)ɹi/ /kəˈmɑːnd(ə)ɹi/ commanderies n
commanderij
(historical) The smallest division of a manor under the control of a commander of an order of knights, originally only the Knights Hospitaller.

commandment /kəˈmændmənt/ /kəˈmændɪmənt/ /kəˈmændɪˌmɛnt/ /kəˈmɑːndmənt/ commandments n
gebod
(archaic) Something that must be obeyed; a command or edict.

commando /kəˈmændoʊ/ /kəˈmɑːn.dəʊ/ commandoes commandos n
commando
A small fighting force specially trained for making quick destructive raids against enemy-held areas.

comme il faut /ˌkʌmilˈfoʊ/ /ˌkʌmiːlˈfəʊ/ more comme il faut most comme il faut adj
fatsoenlijk net
Proper; in keeping with etiquette or social standards.

commemorate /kəˈmɛməˌɹeɪt/ v
herdenken
(transitive) To honour the memory of someone or something with a ceremony or object.

commemoration commemorations n
herdenking gedachtenis
The act of commemorating; an observance or celebration to honor the memory of some person or event.

commence /kəˈmɛns/ v
aanvangen
(intransitive) To begin, start.

commencement /kəˈmɛnsmənt/ commencements n
aanvang
The first existence of anything; act or fact of commencing; the beginning.
afsluitceremonie
A graduation ceremony, from a school, college or university. Sometimes before the actual graduation.

commend /kəˈmɛnd/ v
prijzen
(transitive) To praise or acclaim.

commendable /kəˈmɛndəbəl/ /ˈkɒməndəbəl/ /ˈkɒmɛndəbəl/ more commendable most commendable adj
lofwaardig lovenswaardig prijzenswaardig
Worthy of commendation; deserving praise; admirable, creditable, or meritorious.

commensurately more commensurately most commensurately adv
evenredig
In a commensurate manner; so as to be equal or proportionate.
overeenstemmend samenvallend
With equal measure or extent.

comment /ˈkɑmɛnt/ /ˈkɒm.ɛnt/ [ˈkʰɑmɛnt] [ˈkʰɒm.ɛnt] comments n
commentaar
A spoken or written remark.
(programming) A remark embedded in source code in such a way that it will be ignored by the compiler or interpreter, typically to help people to understand the code.

comment /ˈkɑmɛnt/ /ˈkɒm.ɛnt/ [ˈkʰɑmɛnt] [ˈkʰɒm.ɛnt] v
becommentariëren commentariëren
(transitive) To remark.
becommentariëren
(transitive, software, of code) To comment out (code); to disable by converting into a comment.

commentary /ˈkɑ.mənˌtɛɹ.i/ /ˈkɒm.ən.tə.ɹi/ /ˈkɒm.ən.tɹi/ commentaries n
commentaar voice-over
An oral relation of an event, especially broadcast by television or radio, as it occurs.

commentator /ˈkɑmənˌteɪtəɹ/ commentators n
commentator
A person who comments; especially someone who is paid to give his/her opinions in the media about current affairs, sports, etc.

commerce /kəˈmɜːs/ /kəˈmɝs/ /ˈkɑ.mɚs/ /ˈkɒm.əs/ commerces n
handel commercie
(business) The exchange or buying and selling of commodities; especially the exchange of merchandise, on a large scale, between different places or communities; extended trade or traffic.

commercial /kəˈmɜːʃəl/ /kəˈmɝʃəl/ more commercial most commercial adj
commercieel
Of or pertaining to commerce.

commercial /kəˈmɜːʃəl/ /kəˈmɝʃəl/ commercials n
reclamespot commercieel
An advertisement in a common media format, usually radio or television.

commercialization /kəˌmɜːrʃəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ commercializations n
commercialisatie
The act of commercializing.

commiseration commiserations n
medelijden medeleven
The act of commiserating; sorrow for the hardships or afflictions of another; pity; compassion.

commissariat commissariats n
commissariaat
(historical) A department of the government of the Soviet Union in the early period of its existence.

commission /kəˈmɪʃən/ commissions n
commissie
A body or group of people, officially tasked with carrying out a particular function.
commissie provisie afsluitpremie afsluitprovisie courtage
A fee charged by an agent or broker for carrying out a transaction.

commissioner /kəˈmɪʃənə/ /kəˈmɪʃənɚ/ commissioners n
commissaris
A member of a commission.
gevolmachtigde
Someone commissioned to perform certain duties.

commissioning commissionings n
inbedrijfstelling ingebruikname
The process of assuring that all systems and components of a major piece of equipment, a process, a building or similar are designed, installed and tested according to the operational requirements of the owner or final client.

commit /kəˈmɪt/ v
toevertrouwen toewijzen
(transitive) To give in trust; to put into charge or keeping; to entrust; to consign; used with to or formerly unto.

commit suicide v
zelfmoord plegen
To kill oneself; to take one's own life. (This entry is a translation hub.)

commitment /kəˈmɪtmənt/ commitments n
verplichting verbintenis
Promise or agreement to do something in the future, especially:
verbintenis
Being bound emotionally or intellectually to a course of action or to another person or persons.
engagement
State of being pledged or engaged.

committed /kəˈmɪt.ɪd/ [kəˈmɪɾ.əd] [kəˈmɪɾ.ɪd] more committed most committed adj
toegewijd
Obligated or locked in (often, but not necessarily, by a pledge) to some course of action.

committee [kɑmɪˈtiː] [kɒmɪˈtiː] [kəˈmɪt.i] committees n
comité commissie
A body of one or more persons convened for the accomplishment of some specific purpose, typically with formal protocols.

commodity /kəˈmɑdəti/ /kəˈmɒdəti/ commodities n
waar goederen
(business) Anything movable (a good) that is bought and sold. [from 15th c.]
grondstof verbruiksgoed
(economics) Raw materials, agricultural and other primary products as objects of large-scale trading in specialized exchanges.

commodity fetishism n
warenfetisjisme
(Marxism) The perception of the social relationships involved in production as economic relationships among the money and commodities exchanged in market trade, instead of as relationships among people.

common /ˈkɑ.mən/ /ˈkɒm.ən/ /ˈkɒm.ʌn/ commoner commonest more common most common adj
gemeen gewoon gemene gewone
Mutual; shared by more than one.
Occurring or happening regularly or frequently; usual.
veelvoorkomend algemeen
Found in large numbers or in a large quantity; usual.
gewoon
Simple, ordinary or vulgar.
commuun gemeenschappelijk
(grammar) Of, pertaining or belonging to the common gender.

common /ˈkɑ.mən/ /ˈkɒm.ən/ /ˈkɒm.ʌn/ commons n
gemeengoed
Mutual good, shared by more than one.
meent
A tract of land in common ownership; common land.

common ash common ashes n
gewone es
Any of a species of tall deciduous trees, (Fraxinus excelsior) native to most of Europe.

common bile duct common bile ducts n
galgang
(anatomy) The bile duct downstream of the confluence of the common hepatic duct and the cystic duct. It discharges bile into the duodenum.

common buzzard common buzzards n
buizerd
A bird of prey species, Buteo buteo.

common chickweed common chickweeds n
vogelmuur zandhoornbloem
The herb Stellaria media.

common cold common colds n
verkoudheid
(pathology) A very common, mild viral infection of the nose and throat, whose symptoms include sneezing, sniffling, a running or blocked nose, a sore throat, coughing and a headache.

common columbine common columbines n
wilde akelei
Aquilegia vulgaris, native to most of Europe, excepting Scandinavia.

common crane common cranes n
kraanvogel
Grus grus, a bird of the crane (Gruidae) family

common currency common currencies n
gemeengoed
(figuratively) Common practice; a widespread idea, a commonplace habit.

common death adder common death adders n
doodsadder

common eland common elands n
Kaapse elandantilope
an antelope, Taurotragus oryx, of the African savannah

common foxglove common foxgloves n
vingerhoedskruid
Digitalis purpurea (purple foxglove)

common fraction common fractions n
breuk
(arithmetic) A fraction in the form of one integer divided by another, non-zero, integer.

common gender common genders n
zijdig de-geslacht
(linguistics) A grammatical gender in some languages, formed by the historical merging of masculine and feminine genders.

common greenshank common greenshanks n
groenpootruiter
A small wader, Tringa nebularia.

common ground dove common ground doves n
musduif
Columbina passerina, a small bird that inhabits the southern United States, parts of Central America, the Caribbean and northern South America.

common gull /ˈkɑːmən ˌɡʌl/ /ˈkɒmən ˌɡʌl/ common gulls n
stormmeeuw
A medium-sized gull, Larus canus.

common hepatica common hepaticas n
leverbloempje
The flowering plant species Hepatica nobilis

common house martin common house martins n
huuszwoaluwe
A migratory bird of the species Delichon urbicum, breeding in Europe, North Africa and temperate Asia.

common kestrel common kestrels n
torenvalk
A small falcon, Falco tinnunculus.

common kingfisher common kingfishers n
ijsvogel
Alcedo atthis, a Eurasian and North African species of kingfisher.

common knowledge n
gemeenschappelijke kennis
(logic, game theory) A special kind of knowledge for a group of agents, such that when all the agents in a group G know p, they all know that they know p, they all know that they all know that they know p, and so on ad infinitum.

common ling common lings n
leng
A fish of the species Molva molva, of eastern Atlantic waters, especially the North Sea.

common linnet common linnets n
heikneuter kneu
A common small bird (Linaria cannabina), of Europe, western Asia and north Africa.

common moorhen n
waterhoen
A member of the species Gallinula chloropus.

common murre common murres n
zeekoet
A large auk, Uria aalge.

common noun common nouns n
soortnaam
A noun that denotes any member, or all members, of a class; an ordinary noun such as "dog" or "city". In contrast, a proper noun is a single named entity such as "Socrates".

common pochard common pochards n
tafeleend roodkop
A diving duck of temperate and cool Eurasia (Aythya ferina)

common purslane common purslanes n
porseleinblad postelein
Portulaca oleracea, an annual succulent.

common raven common ravens n
raaf
A large all-black passerine bird in the crow family, Corvus corax.

common redpoll common redpolls n
barmsijs
A bird of the species Acanthis flammea

common redshank common redshanks n
tureluur
A small wader, Tringa totanus.

common redstart common redstarts n
gekraagde roodstaart
A small passerine bird (Phoenicurus phoenicurus).

common rock thrush common rock thrushes n
rotslijster
Monticola saxatilis, a chat belonging to the family Muscicapidae.

common rosefinch common rosefinches n
roodmus
Carpodacus erythrinus, a small passerine bird.

common rue n
wijnruit
Ruta graveolens

common sandpiper common sandpipers n
oeverloper
A small species of wading bird, Actitis hypoleucos, widely distributed across Africa, Eurasia, and Australasia.

common scoter common scoters n
zwarte zee-eend
Melanitta nigra, an arctic sea bird in the family Anatidae

common sense n
gezond verstand boerenverstand
Ordinary sensible understanding; one's basic intelligence which allows for plain understanding and without which good decisions or judgments cannot be made.

common shelduck common shelducks n
bergeend
A species of shelduck, Tadorna tadorna.

common shrew common shrews n
bosspitsmuis
A shrew, Sorex araneus, one of the most common mammals.

common snipe common snipe common snipes n
watersnip
A bird of the species Gallinago gallinago.

common sorrel n
veldzuring
Rumex acetosa, a taxonomic species within the family Polygonaceae, garden sorrel, native in much of Europe.

common starling common starlings n
spreeuw
A bird of the species Sturnus vulgaris.

common swift common swifts n
gierzwaluw
Apus apus, a swallow-like bird native to Europe and much of temperate Asia, rarely alighting on the ground.

common tern common terns n
visdief
A small, gull-like shore bird of the species Sterna hirundo, of wide geographic distribution.

common thread common threads n
rode draad
A recurring characteristic or theme present in different events or areas.

common whitefish common whitefish n
grote marene
A freshwater fish of salmon family, Coregonus lavaretus.

common whitethroat common whitethroats n
grasmus
Sylvia communis, an Old World warbler, now sometimes Mezophilus communis or Curruca communis.

common-law marriage common-law marriages n
concubinaat
A marriage based on the duration of cohabitation rather than formal ceremony.

commonplace /ˈkɑmənˌpleɪs/ /ˈkɒmənˌpleɪs/ commonplaces n
gemeenplaats
A platitude or cliché.

commons /ˈkɑmənz/ /ˈkɒmənz/ n
volksplaats
(usually singular in construction) A central section of (usually an older) town, designated as a shared area: a common#Noun.
algemeen goed gemeengoed gemene
(figuratively) The mutual good of all; the abstract concept of resources shared by more than one, for example air, water, information.

commonwealth /ˈkɑmənˌwɛlθ/ /ˈkɒmənˌwelθ/ /ˈkɒmənˌwɛlθ/ /ˈkɔmənˌwɛlθ/ commonwealths n
gemenebest
(obsolete) The well-being of a community.
The entirety of a (secular) society, a polity, a state.

communicate /kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/ v
mededelen meedelen communiceren
(transitive) To impart or transmit (information or knowledge) to someone; to make known, to tell. [from 16th c.]
communiceren
(intransitive) To express or convey ideas, either through verbal or nonverbal means; to have intercourse, to exchange information. [from 16th c.]

communication /kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən/ communications n
communicatie verbinding
(uncountable) The concept or state of exchanging data or information between entities.

communion /kəˈmjuːnjən/ communions n
communie
A joining together of minds or spirits; a mental connection.

communion wafer communion wafers n
hostie
(Christianity) The sacramental bread used in the Eucharist; the host.

communiqué /kəˌmjuːn.ɪˈkeɪ/ communiqués n
communiqué
An official report or statement, such as a government press release or the report of a conference.

communism [ˈkɑ.mju.nɪ.zm̩] [ˈkɑ.mjə.nɪ.zm̩] [ˈkɒm.ju.nɪ.zm̩] [ˈkɔm.jə.nɪ.zm̩] communisms n
communisme
Any far-left political ideology or philosophy advocating holding the production of resources collectively, especially by seizing it through revolution.
The international socialist society where classes, money, and the state no longer exist.

communist /ˈkɑ.mju.nɪst/ /ˈkɑ.mjə.nɪst/ /ˈkɒm.jʊ.nɪst/ more communist most communist adj
communistisch communist
Of, relating to, supporting, or advocating communism.

communist /ˈkɑ.mju.nɪst/ /ˈkɑ.mjə.nɪst/ /ˈkɒm.jʊ.nɪst/ communists n
communist communiste
An advocate of a society based on the common ownership of property; a proponent of communism.

community /k(ə)ˈmju.nə.ti/ /kəˈmjuː.nɪ.ti/ [k(ə)ˈmju.nə.ɾi] communities n
gemeenschap
(countable) A group sharing common characteristics, such as the same language, law, religion, or tradition.
(countable, ecology) A group of interdependent organisms inhabiting the same region and interacting with each other.
(uncountable) The condition of having certain attitudes and interests in common.
commune gemeenschap
(countable) A residential or religious collective; a commune.

community centre community centres n
buurthuis
A building where the people, groups, and organisations in a particular area can go in order to meet one another for recreation, education, business etc.

community policeman community policemen n
wijkagent

commutation /kɒmjuːˈteɪʃən/ commutations n
strafvermindering
(legal) The change to a lesser penalty or punishment by the State

commutative adj
commutatief
(mathematics, of a binary operation) Such that the order in which the operands are taken does not affect their image under the operation.

commute /kəˈmjuːt/ v
pendelen
(intransitive, US, UK, Canada) To regularly travel from one's home to one's workplace or school, or vice versa.

commuter /kəˈmjuːtɚ/ commuters n
pendelaar forens
(US, UK, Canada) To and from work and home.

comorbidity /ˌkəʊmɔː(ɹ)ˈbɪdɪti/ comorbidities n
comorbiditeit
(medicine, uncountable) The presence of one or more disorders (or diseases) in addition to a primary disease or disorder.

compact /kəmˈpækt/ /ˈkɑmˌpækt/ /ˈkɒmˌpækt/ compacter compactest more compact most compact adj
compact
Closely packed, i.e. packing much in a small space.
Having all necessary features fitting neatly into a small space.
(topology, uncomparable, of a set in a topological space) Such that every open cover of the given set has a finite subcover. In a Euclidean space this is equivalent to a Closed and bounded set.

compact /kəmˈpækt/ /ˈkɑmˌpækt/ /ˈkɒmˌpækt/ v
compactificeren samenpersen
(transitive) To make more dense; to compress.

compact disc compact discs n
cd
A kind of plastic optical disc used to store audio or digital data, read by a laser in a drive.

compactness compactnesses n
compactheid
The state of being compact.

compactor /kɑmˈpæktɚ/ /kɒmˈpæktə/ compactors n
compactor
A machine that reduces the bulk of waste or other material by compaction.

companion /kəmˈpænjən/ companions n
metgezel
A friend, acquaintance, or partner; someone with whom one spends time or accompanies

companion animal companion animals n
gezelschapsdier
A pet.

company /ˈkʌmp(ə)ni/ /ˈkʌmpəni/ companies n
compagnie
(military) A unit of approximately sixty to one hundred and twenty soldiers, typically consisting of two or three platoons and forming part of a battalion.
gezelschap compagnie
A group of individuals who work together for a common purpose.
(uncountable) Companionship.
gezelschap bedrijf firma compagnie zaak vennootschap
(legal) An entity having legal personality, and thus able to own property and to sue and be sued in its own name; a corporation.
bezoek bezoekers
(uncountable) Social visitors or companions.

company car company cars n
bedrijfswagen salariswagen
A car, provided by an employer, that an employee may use on company business and personal use.

comparable /kəmˈpæɹəbl̩/ /kəmˈpɛɹəbl̩/ /ˈkɑmp(ə)ɹəbl̩/ /ˈkɒmp(ə)ɹəbl̩/ more comparable most comparable adj
vergelijkbaar
(often with to) Able to be compared (to).

comparative /kəmˈpæɹ.ə.tɪv/ /kəmˈpɛɹ.ə.tɪv/ more comparative most comparative adj
vergelijkend
Of or relating to comparison.

comparative /kəmˈpæɹ.ə.tɪv/ /kəmˈpɛɹ.ə.tɪv/ comparatives n
vergrotende trap vergelijkende trap
(grammar) A construction showing a relative quality, in English usually formed by adding more or appending -er. For example, the comparative of green is greener; of evil, more evil.

comparative method n
vergelijkende methode
(linguistics) A technique for studying the development of languages by performing a feature-by-feature comparison of two or more languages with a common ancestor.

comparatively /kəmˈpæɹ.ə.tɪvli/ more comparatively most comparatively adv
betrekkelijk relatief
In a comparative manner.

compare /kəmˈpɛə/ /kəmˈpɛɚ/ [kəmˈpeə] [kəmˈpeɚ] [kəmˈpeɹ] [kəmˈpɛə] [kəmˈpɛɚ] [kəmˈpɛɹ] [kəmˈpɛː] v
vergelijken
(transitive) To assess the similarities and differences between two or more things ["to compare X with Y"]. Having made the comparison of X with Y, one might have found it similar to Y or different from Y.
overeenstemmen
(transitive) To declare two things to be similar in some respect ["to compare X to Y"].

comparison /kəmˈpæɹɪsən/ /kəmˈpɛɹɪsən/ comparisons n
vergelijking gelijkenis
The act of comparing or the state or process of being compared.
vergelijking
An evaluation of the similarities and differences of one or more things relative to some other or each other.
trappen van vergelijking
(grammar) A feature in the morphology or syntax of some languages whereby adjectives and adverbs are inflected to indicate the relative degree of the property they define exhibited by the word or phrase they modify or describe.

compartment /kəmˈpɑɹtmənt/ /kəmˈpɑːtmənt/ compartments n
ruimte
A room, or section, or chamber
ondergrond
(heraldry) A mound (often of grass), shelf (of e.g. wall) or other thing beneath the shield in a coat of arms on which the supporters stand.

compass /ˈkʌmpəs/ compasses n
kompas
A magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north).
bereik omvang
(obsolete) A space within limits; an area.

compass /ˈkʌmpəs/ v
beslaan omvatten
To surround; to encircle; to environ; to stretch round.
doorkruisen omzwerven
To go about or round entirely; to traverse.
bereiken
(dated) To accomplish; to reach; to achieve; to obtain.
samenzweren (tegen)
(dated) To plot; to scheme (against someone).

compass point compass points n
windrichting windstreek
Any of the horizontal directions indicated on a compass. There may be 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, or even 128 compass points on a compass, depending on its size and accuracy.

compass rose compass roses n
windroos
(navigation) A graduated circle, usually marked in degrees, indicating directions and printed or inscribed on an appropriate medium.

compassion /kəmˈpæʃ.ən/ compassions n
medelijden deernis
Deep awareness of the suffering of another, coupled with the wish to relieve it.

compatibility /kəmˌpæt.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/ /kəmˌpæt.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ [kəmˌpæɾ.əˈbɪl.ə.ɾi] compatibilities n
compatibiliteit overeenstemming
(telecommunication) the capability of two or more items or components of equipment or material to exist or function in the same system or environment without mutual interference.

compatible /kəmˈpæt.ə.bəl/ [km̩ˈpæt.ə.bl̩] more compatible most compatible adj
verenigbaar compatibel
Capable of easy interaction.
verenigbaar
Able to get along well.

compatriot /kəmˈpeɪtɹi.ət/ /kəmˈpætɹi.ət/ compatriots n
landgenote landgenoot
Somebody from one's own country.

compel /kəmˈpɛl/ v
bijeendrijven samendrijven
(transitive, archaic, literally) To drive together, round up
bedwingen
(transitive) To overpower; to subdue.
dwingen
(transitive) To force, constrain or coerce.
afdwingen
(transitive) To exact, extort, (make) produce by force.

compellation /ˌkɑmpəˈleɪʃən/ /ˌkɒmpəˈleɪʃən/ compellations n
aanspreking benaming
(archaic, rare) A name or title by which someone is addressed or identified; an appellation, a designation.
aanspreking
(obsolete) An act of addressing or speaking to someone; also, the address or speech so made.

compelling /kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/ more compelling most compelling adj
dwingend
Strongly or irresistibly evoking interest or attention.

compensate /ˈkɑm.pənˌseɪt/ /ˈkɒm.pən.seɪt/ /ˈkɒm.pɛn.seɪt/ /ˈkɔm.penˌsæɪt/ v
compenseren goedmaken
(ambitransitive) To make up for; to do something in place of something else; to correct, satisfy; to reach an agreement such that the scales are literally or (metaphorically) balanced; to equalize or make even.

compensation /ˌkɑm.pənˈseɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒm.pənˈseɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒm.pɛnˈseɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɔm.penˈsæɪ.ʃən/ compensations n
compensatie
The act or principle of compensating.
Something which is regarded as an equivalent; something which compensates for loss.
compensatie schuldvergelijking
(finance) The extinction of debts of which two persons are reciprocally debtors by the credits of which they are reciprocally creditors; the payment of a debt by a credit of equal amount.
compensatie smartengeld
A recompense or reward for service.
Compensatie
(real estate) An equivalent stipulated for in contracts for the sale of real estate, in which it is customary to provide that errors in description, etc., shall not avoid, but shall be the subject of compensation.

compensatory lengthening /kɒmpɛnˈseɪtəɹi ˈlɛŋ(k)θ(ə)nɪŋ/ /kɒmˈpɛnsətəɹi-/ /kəmˈpɛnsəˌtɔɹi ˈlɛŋ(k)θənɪŋ/ compensatory lengthenings n
compensatierekking compensatorische rekking vergoedingsrekking
(phonology, uncountable) The lengthening of a vowel sound which occurs when a following consonant is lost, regarded as an extreme form of fusion; (countable) an instance of this.

compete /kəm.ˈpiːt/ v
wedijveren
To be in battle or in a rivalry with another for the same thing, position, or reward; to contend
To take part in a contest, game or similar event

competence /ˈkɒmpətəns/ competences n
competentie bekwaamheid bevoegdheid
(countable) The quality or state of being able or suitable for a particular task; the quality or state of being competent for a particular task or skill.

competency /ˈkɑm.pə.tən.si/ /ˈkɒm.pə.tən.si/ competencies n
bekwaamheid competentie
The ability to perform some task; competence.
bevoegdheid
(legal) Meeting specified qualifications to perform.

competent /ˈkɒmpətənt/ more competent most competent adj
competent bekwaam bevoegd capabel
Having sufficient skill, knowledge, ability, or qualifications.
bevoegd
(legal) Having jurisdiction or authority over a particular issue or question.

competition /ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃən/ /ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən/ competitions n
concurrentie competitie
(uncountable) The action of competing.
wedstrijd competitie toernooi wedloop
(countable) A contest for a prize or award.

competitive advantage competitive advantages n
concurrentievoordeel
(economics, business) An attribute that allows a company or a person to outperform competitors.

competitor /kəm.ˈpɛt.ɪ.təɹ/ competitors n
concurrent concurent
A person or organization against whom one is competing.

compilate /ˈkʌmpaɪleɪt/ v
compileren samenstellen
(rare) To put together; to assemble; to make by gathering things from various sources.
compileren
(rare, computing) To use a compiler to process source code and produce executable code.

compilation /kɑmpɪˈleɪʃən/ /kɒmpɪˈleɪʃən/ compilations n
compilatie
(countable) That which is compiled; especially, a book or document composed of materials gathering from other books or documents.

compile /kəmˈpaɪl/ /kəmˈpɑɪl/ v
samenstellen
(transitive, snooker) To achieve (a break) by making a sequence of shots.
compileren
(transitive, programming) To use a compiler to process source code and produce executable code.

complacency /kəmˈpleɪsənˌsiː/ complacencies n
zelfgenoegzaamheid zelftevredenheid
A feeling of contented self-satisfaction, especially when unaware of upcoming trouble.

complacent /kəmˈpleɪsənt/ more complacent most complacent adj
makkelijk zelfgenoegzaam zelfingenomen zelftevreden
Uncritically satisfied with oneself or one's achievements; smug.

complain /kəmˈpleɪn/ v
klagen
(intransitive) To express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment.
kankeren klacht klagen zeiken
(intransitive) To make a formal accusation or bring a formal charge.

complaint /kəmˈpleɪnt/ complaints n
klacht beklag grieven
(legal) In a civil action, the first pleading of the plaintiff setting out the facts on which the claim is based;The purpose is to give notice to the adversary of the nature and basis of the claim asserted.
proces-verbaal
(legal) In criminal law, the preliminary charge or accusation made by one person against another to the appropriate court or officer, usually a magistrate.However, court proceedings, such as a trial, cannot be instituted until an indictment or information has been handed down against the defendant.
klacht
A bodily disorder or disease; the symptom of such a disorder.

complaisant /kəmˈpleɪsənt/ /kəmˈpleɪzənt/ more complaisant most complaisant adj
aan passend voldoend
Compliant.
tegemoetkomend welwillend willig
Willing to do what pleases others; obliging; agreeable.
respectvol tegemoetkomend vriendelijk
(archaic) Polite; showing respect.

complement /ˈkɑmpləmənt/ /ˈkɒmpləmənt/ complements n
complement
(grammar, linguistics) A word or group of words that completes a grammatical construction in the predicate and that describes or is identified with the subject or object. [from 19th c.]

complement /ˈkɑmpləmənt/ /ˈkɒmpləmənt/ v
aanvullen volmaken
To complete, to bring to perfection, to make whole.
aanvullen
To provide what the partner lacks and lack what the partner provides, thus forming part of a whole.

complementarity /ˌkɒmpləmɛnˈtæɹɪti/ /ˌkɒmpləmɛnˈtɛəɹɪti/ complementarities n
complementariteit
The state or characteristic of being complementary.

complementary /ˌkɑmplɪˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/ /ˌkɒmplɪˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/ more complementary most complementary adj
aanvullend complementair
Acting as a complement; making up a whole with something else.

complementary medicine complementary medicines n
complementaire geneeskunde
Any of several therapies that combine conventional medical practices with those of alternative medicine such as acupuncture or homeopathy.

completable adj
voltooibaar
That can be completed.

complete /kɒmˈpliːt/ /kəmˈpliːt/ completer completest more complete most complete adj
compleet volledig allesomvattend algeheel
With all parts included; with nothing missing; full.

complete /kɒmˈpliːt/ /kəmˈpliːt/ v
voltooien
(ambitransitive) To finish; to make done; to reach the end.
aanvullen
(transitive) To make whole or entire.

complete graph complete graphs n
volledige graaf
(graph theory) A graph where every pair of vertices is connected by an edge.

completed /kəmˈpliːtɪd/ more completed most completed adj
voltooid
Finished.

completely /kəmˈpliːtli/ more completely most completely adv
volledig compleet volkomen
(manner) In a complete manner
helemaal
(degree) To the fullest extent or degree; totally.

completion /kəmˈpliːʃən/ completions n
afronding afwerking vervollediging voltooiing
The act or state of being or making something complete; conclusion, accomplishment.
vervollediging
(mathematics) The act of making a metric space complete by adding points.
(mathematics) The space resulting from such an act.

complex /kɑmˈplɛks/ /kəmˈplɛks/ /ˈkɑmplɛks/ /ˈkɒm.plɛks/ complexer complexest more complex most complex adj
ingewikkeld complex
Not simple, easy, or straightforward; complicated.
complex
(mathematics, of a number) Having the form a + bi, where a and b are real numbers and i is (by definition) the imaginary square root of −1.
(mathematics, analysis, of a function) Whose range is a subset of the complex numbers.
(mathematics, algebra) Whose coefficients are complex numbers; defined over the field of complex numbers.

complex /kɑmˈplɛks/ /kəmˈplɛks/ /ˈkɑmplɛks/ /ˈkɒm.plɛks/ complexes n
complex
A collection of buildings with a common purpose, such as a university or military base.
An assemblage of related things; a collection.

complex number complex numbers n
complex getal
(complex analysis) A number of the form a + bi, where a and b are real numbers and i denotes the imaginary unit

complex sentence complex sentences n
onderschikkende zin
(grammar) A sentence that contains an independent clause as well as one or more dependent clauses, such as a relative clause, an adverbial clause, or a noun clause.

complexion /kəmˈplɛkʃən/ complexions n
teint huidskleur
The quality, colour, or appearance of the skin on the face.

complexity /kəmˈplɛk.sɪ.ti/ complexities n
complexiteit ingewikkeldheid
(uncountable) The state of being complex; intricacy; entanglement.
complexiteit gecompliceerdheid verwikkeling
(countable) That which is and renders complex; intricacy; complication.

compliance /kəmˈplaɪəns/ compliances n
naleving
(uncountable) The state of being compliant.

compliant /kəmˈplaɪənt/ /kəmˈplʌɪənt/ more compliant most compliant adj
buigzaam medewerkend onderdanig
Willing to comply; submissive; willing to do what someone wants.
voldoen
Compatible with or following guidelines, specifications, rules, or laws.

complicate /ˈkɑmplɪkeɪt/ /ˈkɒmplɪkeɪt/ /ˈkɒmplɪkət/ v
compliceren
(transitive) To make complex; to modify so as to make something intricate or difficult.

complicated /ˈkɑmplɪkeɪtɪd/ /ˈkɒmplɪkeɪtɪd/ more complicated most complicated adj
ingewikkeld gecompliceerd
Difficult or convoluted.

complication complications n
complicatie
(medicine) A disease or diseases, or adventitious circumstances or conditions, coexistent with and modifying a primary disease, but not necessarily connected with it.

complicit /kəmˈplɪs.ɪt/ more complicit most complicit adj
medeplichtig
Associated with or participating in an activity, especially one of a questionable nature.

complicity complicities n
medeplichtigheid
The state of being complicit; involvement as a partner or accomplice, especially in a crime or other wrongdoing.

compliment /ˈkɑmpləmənt/ /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/ compliments n
compliment
An expression of praise, congratulation, or respect.

compliment /ˈkɑmpləmənt/ /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/ v
complimenteren een compliment geven
(ambitransitive) To pay a compliment (to someone); to express a favourable opinion (of someone).

complimentary /ˌkɑmplɪˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/ /ˌkɒmplɪˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/ more complimentary most complimentary adj
vleiend
In the nature of a compliment.

compline /ˈkɑmplɪn/ /ˈkɒmplɪn/ complines n
completen
(Christianity) The last of the canonical hours, sung just before retiring to bed.

comply /kəmˈplaɪ/ v
voldoen
To yield assent; to accord; to acquiesce, agree, consent; to adapt oneself, to conform.

component /kəmˈpoʊnənt/ /kəmˈpəʊnənt/ components n
component onderdeel
A smaller, self-contained part of a larger entity. Often refers to a manufactured object that is part of a larger device.

compos mentis /ˈkɒmpɒs ˈmɛntɪs/ adj
toerekenbaar toerekeningsvatbaar
(legal) Of sound mind, sane; thus fully accountable (legally and/or morally) for one's deeds.

compose /kəmˈpoʊz/ /kəmˈpəʊz/ v
samenstellen
(transitive) To make something by merging parts. [from later 15th c.]
vormen
(transitive) To make up the whole; to constitute.
componeren redigeren
(transitive, or, intransitive) To construct by mental labor; to think up; particularly, to produce or create a literary or musical work.
composeren
To arrange the elements of a photograph or other picture.
omvatten
To settle (an argument, dispute etc.); to come to a settlement.
bedaren
To arrange in proper form; to reduce to order; to put in proper state or condition.

composer /kəmˈpoʊzəɹ/ /kəmˈpəʊzə/ composers n
auteur maker opsteller
One who composes; an author.
componist componiste toondichter toondichteres
Especially, one who composes music.
bedarer
One who, or that which, quiets or calms.

composing stick composing sticks n
composteur zethaak
A device used in printing with movable type to hold the type as it is being selected.

composite number composite numbers n
samengesteld getal
(number theory) A (nonzero) natural number that is expressible as the product of two (or more) natural numbers other than itself and 1.

composition /ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/ compositions n
samenstelling
A mixture or compound; the result of composing. [from 16th c.]
combinatie
The proportion of different parts to make a whole. [from 14th c.]
samenstelling compositie
The general makeup of a thing or person. [from 14th c.]
compositie
A work of music, literature or art. [from 17th c.]

compost /ˈkɑmpoʊst/ /ˈkɒmpɒst/ composts n
compost
The decayed remains of organic matter that has rotted into a natural fertilizer.

compost /ˈkɑmpoʊst/ /ˈkɒmpɒst/ v
composteren
To produce compost, let organic matter decay into fertilizer.

compost heap compost heaps n
messing
(gardening) a pile of garden or other organic waste which is left to decompose. See also compost.

compostable adj
composteerbaar
Suitable for compost.

composure /kəmˈpoʊʒɚ/ /kəmˈpəʊʒə/ composures n
kalmte zelfbeheersing
Calmness of mind or temperament

compote /ˈkɑmpoʊt/ /ˈkɒmpɒt/ /ˈkɒmpəʊt/ compotes n
compote
A dessert made of fruit cooked in sugary syrup.

compound /kəmˈpaʊnd/ /ˈkɑmpaʊnd/ /ˈkɒmpaʊnd/ adj
samengesteld
Composed of elements; not simple.

compound /kəmˈpaʊnd/ /ˈkɑmpaʊnd/ /ˈkɒmpaʊnd/ compounds n
verbinding
(chemistry) A substance formed by chemical bonding of two or more elements in definite proportions by weight.

compound /ˈkɑmpaʊnd/ /ˈkɒmpaʊnd/ compounds n
verbinding
An enclosure within which workers, prisoners, or soldiers are confined.
complex
A group of buildings situated close together, e.g. for a school or block of offices.

compound bow compound bows n
compoundboog

compound eye compound eyes n
facetoog
A visual organ found in arthropods such as insects and crustaceans. It consists of one to thousands of tiny independent photoreception units.

compound interest compound interests n
samengestelde interest
(banking, finance) Interest, as on a loan or a bank account, that is calculated on the total on the principal plus accumulated unpaid interest.

compound sentence compound sentences n
gecoördineerde zin nevenschikkende zin
(grammar) a sentence that has two or more independent clauses, joined by a conjunction (such as 'but', 'and') and/or punctuation (such as ',').

compound word compound words n
samenstelling
(linguistics) A word composed of two or more stems.

comprehend /kɑmpɹɪˈhɛnd/ /kɒmpɹɪˈhɛnd/ v
begrijpen bevatten
To understand or grasp fully and thoroughly. [from 14th c.]

comprehensible /kɒmpɹəˈhɛnsɪbəl/ more comprehensible most comprehensible adj
begrijpelijk
Able to be comprehended.

comprehension /ˌkɑmpɹɪˈhɛnʃn̩/ /ˌkɒmpɹɪˈhɛnʃn̩/ /ˌkɔmpɹɪˈhenʃn̩/ comprehensions n
begrijpen begrip
Thorough understanding.

comprehensive /ˌkɑːm.pɹəˈhɛn.sɪv/ /ˌkɒm.pɹɪˈhɛn.sɪv/ more comprehensive most comprehensive adj
alomvattend diepgaand omvattend uitgebreid
Broadly or completely covering; including a large proportion of something.

comprehensive school comprehensive schools n
middenschool
(British) a normal secondary school, accepting pupils of all abilities; replaced the secondary modern schools and grammar schools

comprehensively more comprehensively most comprehensively adv
uit-en-te-na
In a comprehensive manner; in an all-inclusive or wide-ranging fashion.

compress /ˈkɑmpɹɛs/ /ˈkɒmpɹɛs/ compresses n
kompres
(medicine) A multiply folded piece of cloth, a pouch of ice, etc., used to apply to a patient's skin, cover the dressing of wounds, and placed with the aid of a bandage to apply pressure on an injury.

compress /kəmˈpɹɛs/ v
samendrukken comprimeren verdichten krimpen samenvatten
(transitive) To make smaller; to press or squeeze together, or to make something occupy a smaller space or volume.
comprimeren
(intransitive) To be pressed together or folded by compression into a more economic, easier format.
(technology, transitive) To make digital information smaller by encoding it using fewer bits.
comprimeren samenvatten verdichten
(transitive) To condense into a more economic, easier format.

compressed air n
perslucht
Air which has been reduced in volume and increased in pressure for use in industrial processes or for cleaning.

compression /kɒm.pɹɛʃ.ən/ compressions n
compressie comprimering
An increase in density; the act of compressing, or the state of being compressed; compaction.
compressie
(automotive) The cycle of an internal combustion engine during which the fuel and air mixture is compressed.
(music) The electronic process by which any sound's gain is automatically controlled.
comprimering compressie
(computing) The process by which data is compressed.

comprise /kəmˈpɹaɪz/ v
bevatten omvatten
(transitive) To be made up of; to consist of (especially a comprehensive list of parts). [from the earlier 15th c.]
uitmaken vormen
(sometimes, proscribed, usually in the passive) To compose; to constitute. [from the late 18th c.]
bevatten
(patent law) To include, contain, or be made up of, defining the minimum elements, whether essential or inessential to define an invention.

compromise /ˈkɑmpɹəˌmaɪz/ /ˈkɒmpɹəˌmaɪz/ /ˈkɔmpɹəˌmɑɪz/ compromises n
compromis
The settlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions.

compulsion /kəmˈpʌl.ʃən/ compulsions n
drang dwang
An irrational need or irresistible urge to perform some action, often despite negative consequences.

compulsive /kəmˈpʌlsɪv/ more compulsive most compulsive adj
dwangmatig
Uncontrolled or reactive and irresistible.

compulsorily more compulsorily most compulsorily adv
verplicht
In a compulsory manner.

compulsory /kəmˈpʌlsəri/ more compulsory most compulsory adj
verplicht
Required; obligatory; mandatory.

compulsory acquisition n
onteigening
(legal, Australia, New Zealand) The power of a state to expropriate private land within its jurisdiction for public use.

compulsory education n
leerplicht
(legal, education) A period of time in a child's life during which the child must receive schooling as required by law.

compulsory purchase n
onteigening
(legal, UK, Ireland) The power of a state to expropriate private land within its jurisdiction for public use.

compunction /kəmˈpʌŋk.ʃən/ compunctions n
compunctie gewetensbeet wroeging
A pricking of conscience or a feeling of regret, especially one which is slight or fleeting.

computation /ˌkɒmpjʊˈteɪʃən/ computations n
berekening
The act or process of computing; calculation; reckoning.

computational more computational most computational adj
computationeel
Of or relating to computation.

computational linguistics n
computationele taalkunde
(linguistics, computer science) An interdisciplinary field dealing with the statistical and/or rule-based modeling of natural language from a computational perspective. This modeling is not limited to any particular field of linguistics.

compute /kəmˈpjuːt/ v
berekenen uitrekenen
(transitive) To reckon, calculate.

computer /kəmˈpjutəɹ/ /kəmˈpjuːtə/ [kəmˈpʰjuɾəɹ] computers n
rekenaar
(now, rare, chiefly, historical) A person employed to perform computations; one who computes. [from 17th c.]
computer rekenaar
A programmable electronic device that performs mathematical calculations and logical operations, especially one that can process, store and retrieve large amounts of data very quickly; now especially, a small one for personal or home use employed for manipulating text or graphics, accessing the Internet, or playing games or media. [from 20th c.]

computer game /ˈkəmˈpjuːtəˌɡeɪm/ computer games n
computerspel
An electronic game, especially a game played using a general-purpose computer (as opposed to a game console).

computer program computer programs n
computerprogramma
A complete piece of software. A set of instructions for a computer. This term can refer to either the executable form that a computer can execute (executable code) or the human readable form (source code). (Several programs, each of which does a task, can be collected as a software package or suite).

computer says no phraseologicalUnit
computer zegt nee
(humorous) Alluding to an attitude in customer service in which the default response is to check with information stored or generated electronically and then make decisions based on that, apparently without using common sense and without any desire to help the customer.

computer science computer sciences n
informatica computerwetenschap computerwetenschappen
The study of computers and their architecture, languages, and applications, in all aspects, as well as the mathematical structures that relate to computers and computation.

computer scientist computer scientists n
informaticus
One who studies or practises computer science.

computer security n
computerbeveiliging
A branch of computer science that addresses enforcement of 'secure' behavior on the operation of computers.

computer virus computer viruses n
computervirus
(computing) A program which can covertly transmit itself between computers via networks (especially the Internet) or removable storage such as disks and USB drives, often causing damage to systems and data.

computerization /kəmˌpjuːtəɹaɪˈzeɪʃən/ computerizations n
computerisatie
The act of computerizing something, or something computerized.

computing /kəmˈpjuːtɪŋ/ computings n
computeren computergebruik
(computer science) The use of a computer or computers.
informatica
The study of computers and computer programming.

comrade /-ɹeːd/ /ˈkɑmɹæd/ /ˈkɑmɹəd/ /ˈkɒmɹeɪd/ /ˈkʊmɹeɪd/ /ˈkʌmɹeɪd/ comrades n
gabber
maat makker
A mate, companion, or associate.
kameraad maat strijdmakker
A companion in battle; fellow soldier.
kameraad
(communism) A fellow socialist, communist or other similarly politically aligned person.
(communism) A non-hierarchical title, functionally similar to "Mr.", "Mrs.", "Miss", "Ms." etc, in a communist or socialist state.

con /kɑn/ /kɒn/ cons n
nadeel voor- en nadelen
A disadvantage of something, especially when contrasted with its advantages (pros).
een veroordeelde een veroordeelde crimineel
(slang) A convicted criminal, a convict.
fraude fraudeur
(informal) A fraud; something carried out with the intention of deceiving, usually for personal, often illegal, gain.

con /kɑn/ /kɒn/ v
bedriegen
(transitive, informal) To trick or defraud, usually for personal gain.

conative /ˈkoʊn.ə.tɪv/ /ˈkəʊn.ə.tɪv/ adj
conatief proberend trachtend
Of or pertaining to a striving action.

concatenate /kənˈkæ.tə.neɪt/ v
aaneenschakelen aaneenrijgen
To join or link together, as though in a chain.
aaneenschakelen
(transitive, computing) To join (text strings) together.

concatenation /kɑn.ˌkæt.ɪ.ˈneɪ.ʃən/ /kən.ˌkæt.ə.ˈneɪ.ʃən/ concatenations n
aaneenschakeling
(countable) A series of links united; a series or order of things depending on each other, as if linked together; a chain, a succession.

concave /kɑnˈkeɪv/ /kɒnˈkeɪv/ /kənˈkeɪv/ /ˈkɑn.keɪv/ /ˈkɒn.keɪv/ more concave most concave adj
hol
Curved like the inner surface of a sphere or bowl.

conceal /kənˈsil/ /kənˈsiːl/ v
verbergen verstoppen versteken
(transitive) To hide something from view or from public knowledge, to try to keep something secret.

concealer concealers n
verberger
(countable) Something that, or someone who, conceals.
concealer
(countable, uncountable) A cosmetic designed to cover blemishes.

concede /kənˈsid/ /kənˈsiːd/ [kənˈsɪid] v
toestemmen toegeven
To yield or suffer; to surrender; to grant
toegeven
To admit or agree to be true; to acknowledge.

conceit /kənˈsiːt/ conceits n
ijdelheid hoogmoed verwaandheid
(uncountable) Overly high self-esteem; vain pride; hubris. [from 17th c.]

conceited conceiteder conceitedest more conceited most conceited adj
hooghartig hoogmoedig ijdel narcistisch
verwaand
Having an excessively favourable opinion of one's abilities, appearance, etc.; egotistical and vain.

conceivable /kənˈsiːvəbl̩/ adj
denkbaar
Capable of being conceived or imagined

conceive /kənˈsiːv/ v
zwanger worden
(ambitransitive) To have a child; to become pregnant (with).
krijgen
(transitive) To develop; to form in the mind; to imagine.
begrijpen
(transitive) To understand (someone).

concentrate /ˈkɑn.sən.tɹeɪt/ /ˈkɒn.sən.tɹeɪt/ v
concentreren
(ambitransitive) To bring to, or direct toward, a common center; to unite more closely; to gather into one body, mass, or force.
To increase the strength and diminish the bulk of, as of a liquid or an ore; to intensify, by getting rid of useless material; to condense.
To approach or meet in a common center; to consolidate.
(intransitive) To focus one's thought or attention (on).

concentration /ˌkɑnsənˈtɹeɪʃən/ /ˌkɒnsənˈtɹeɪʃən/ concentrations n
concentratie
The act or process of removing the dress of ore and of reducing the valuable part to smaller compass, as by currents of air or water.
The act, process or ability of concentrating; the process of becoming concentrated, or the state of being concentrated.
The proportion of a substance in a whole.
(chemistry) The amount of solute in a solution measured in suitable units (e.g., parts per million (ppm))

concentration camp concentration camps n
concentratiekamp
A camp where large numbers of people, especially political prisoners, prisoners of war, refugees etc., are detained for the purpose of confining them in one place, typically with inadequate or inhumane facilities. [from 19th c.]

concentric more concentric most concentric adj
concentrisch
(geometry) Having a common center.

concept /ˈkɑn.sɛpt/ /ˈkɒn.sɛpt/ concepts n
concept begrip opvatting
Understanding retained in the mind, from experience, reasoning and imagination; a generalization (generic, basic form), or abstraction (mental impression), of a particular set of instances or occurrences (specific, though different, recorded manifestations of the concept).

concept album concept albums n
conceptalbum
An album of music where the content follows an overall theme or narrative.

conception /kənˈsɛpʃən/ conceptions n
bevruchting concept ontvangenis
The power or faculty of apprehending of forming an idea in the mind; the power of recalling a past sensation or perception; the ability to form mental abstractions.

conceptual /kənˈsep.t͡ʃʉ.əl/ /kənˈsɛp.tjʊəl/ /kənˈsɛp.t͡ʃu.əl/ /kənˈsɛp.t͡ʃʊəl/ more conceptual most conceptual adj
conceptueel
Of, or relating to concepts or mental conception.

conceptual art n
conceptuele kunst
A genre of art in which the transmission of ideas is more important than the creation of an art object

concern /kənˈsɜːn/ /kənˈsɝn/ concerns n
zorg belangstelling
That which affects one’s welfare or happiness. A matter of interest to someone.
zorg
The expression of solicitude, anxiety, or compassion toward a thing or person.
onderneming zaak
A business, firm or enterprise; a company.

concern /kənˈsɜːn/ /kənˈsɝn/ v
belang hechten inlaten ongerust verontrusten
(transitive) To relate or belong to; to have reference to or connection with; to affect the interest of; to be of importance to.

concerned /kənˈsɜːnd/ /kənˈsɝnd/ more concerned most concerned adj
bezorgd
Showing concern.

concerning /kənˈsɜːnɪŋ/ /kənˈsɝnɪŋ/ preposition
aangaande betreffende met betrekking tot omtrent
Regarding, respecting.

concert /kənˈsɜːt/ /kənˈsɝt/ /ˈkɑnsɚt/ /ˈkɒnsət/ concerts n
concert
(uncountable) Musical accordance or harmony; concord.
(countable) A musical entertainment in which several voices or instruments take part.

concert hall concert halls n
concertgebouw concertzaal
A large building where concerts are performed.

concertina /ˌkɑnsɚˈtinə/ /ˌkɒnsəˈtiːnə/ concertinas n
concertina
(musical instruments) A musical instrument, like the various accordions, that is a member of the free-reed family of musical instruments, typically having buttons on both ends.

concerto /kənˈt͡ʃɛɹtoʊ/ concerti concertos n
concert
(music) A piece of music for one or more solo instruments and orchestra.

concierge /ˌkɑn.siˈɛɹʒ/ /ˌkɒn.siˈɛə̯ʒ/ concierges n
butler
One who attends to the wishes of hotel guests.
conciërge
(British) One who attends to the maintenance of a building and provides services to its tenants and visitors.

concise /kənˈsaɪs/ more concise most concise adj
beknopt bondig
Brief, yet including all important information

conclave /kɒn.ˈkleɪv/ /ˈkɑn.kleɪv/ conclaves n
conclaaf
(Roman Catholic) The set of apartments in which the elector cardinals are secluded while a conclave takes place.
(Roman Catholic) The group of cardinals involved in a conclave.

conclude /kən.ˈkluːd/ v
besluiten concluderen
(intransitive) To end; to come to an end.
(obsolete) To include; to comprehend; to shut up together; to embrace; to confine.

conclusion /kənˈkluːʒən/ conclusions n
conclusie einde
The end, finish, close or last part of something.
besluit conclusie
The outcome or result of a process or act.
conclusie besluit
A decision reached after careful thought.
conclusie
(logic) In an argument or syllogism, the proposition that follows as a necessary consequence of the premises.

conclusive /kənˈkluːsɪv/ /kəŋˈkluːsɪv/ more conclusive most conclusive adj
sluitend
Pertaining to a conclusion.
doorslaggevend
Providing an end to something; decisive.

conclusively more conclusively most conclusively adv
afdoend beslissend doorslaggevend
In a conclusive manner; with finality.

concoct /kənˈkɒkt/ [kʰəŋˈkʰɒkt] v
in elkaar flansen samenstellen
(figurative) To contrive something using skill or ingenuity.

concoction /kənˈkɑkʃɪn/ /kənˈkɒkʃən/ [kʰənˈkʰɑkʃɪn] [kʰəŋˈkʰɑkʃɪn] concoctions n
brouwsel
The preparing of a medicine, food or other substance out of many ingredients.
mengsel
A mixture prepared in such a way.
preparaat
Something made up, an invention.

concord /ˈkɒn.kɔɹd/ /ˈkɒŋ.kɔɹd/ concords n
eendracht
A state of agreement; harmony; union.

concordance /kənˈkɔɹdəns/ /kənˈkɔːdəns/ concordances n
concordantie
(Bible) An alphabetical verbal index showing the places in the text of a book where each principal word may be found, with its immediate context in each place.

concourse /ˈkɒŋkɔː(ɹ)s/ concourses n
ruimte wachtzaal
A large open space in or in front of a building where people can gather, particularly one joining various paths, as in a rail station or airport terminal, or providing access to and linking the platforms in a railway terminus.
drom menigte
A large group of people; a crowd.
samenkomst toevloed
The running or flowing together of things; the meeting of things; confluence.

concrete /kɑŋˈkɹiːt/ /kɵnˈkɹiːt/ /kɵŋˈkɹiːt/ /ˈkɑnkɹiːt/ /ˈkɑŋkɹiːt/ /ˈkɒnkɹiːt/ /ˈkɒŋkɹiːt/ /ˌkɑnˈkɹiːt/ concreter concretest adj
concreet
Real, actual, tangible.
Being or applying to actual things, rather than abstract qualities or categories.
Particular, specific, rather than general.
(obsolete) Not liquid or fluid; solid.
betonnen beton
(not comparable) Made of concrete (building material).

concrete /kɑŋˈkɹiːt/ /kɵnˈkɹiːt/ /kɵŋˈkɹiːt/ /ˈkɑnkɹiːt/ /ˈkɑŋkɹiːt/ /ˈkɒnkɹiːt/ /ˈkɒŋkɹiːt/ /ˌkɑnˈkɹiːt/ concretes n
beton
(countable, uncountable) A building material created by mixing cement, water, and aggregate such as gravel and sand.

concrete /kɑŋˈkɹiːt/ /kɵnˈkɹiːt/ /kɵŋˈkɹiːt/ /ˈkɑnkɹiːt/ /ˈkɑŋkɹiːt/ /ˈkɒnkɹiːt/ /ˈkɒŋkɹiːt/ /ˌkɑnˈkɹiːt/ v
betonneren
(usually, transitive) To cover with or encase in concrete (building material).
concretiseren concreet worden vorm aannemen
(usually, transitive) To solidify: to change from being abstract to being concrete (actual, real).

concrete noun concrete nouns n
concreet substantief concretum
(grammar) A noun that denotes something tangible or material, such as a person or place.

concrete verb concrete verbs n
bepaald werkwoord
(Slavic grammar) A verbal aspect in verbs of motion that is unidirectional (as opposed to multidirectional), a definitely directed motion, or a single, completed action (instead of a repeated action or series of actions). Concrete verbs may be either imperfective or perfective.

concretize v
concretiseren
(transitive) To make concrete, substantial, real, or tangible; to represent or embody a concept through a particular instance or example.

concubinage concubinages n
buitenechtelijk samenwonen concubinaat
The state of cohabiting or living together as man and woman while not married.

concupiscence /kənˈkjuːpɪsəns/ concupiscences n
begeerte
An ardent desire, especially sexual desire; lust.

concurrent /kɒŋˈkʌɹənt/ /kəŋˈkɝɹənt/ /kəŋˈkʌɹənt/ more concurrent most concurrent adj
simultaan tegelijk tegelijkertijd
Happening at the same time; simultaneous.
hedendaags
Belonging to the same period; contemporary.

concuss /kənˈkʌs/ /ˈkɒn.kʌs/ v
door elkaar hersenschudding schudden veroorzaken
(transitive) To injure the brain of, usually temporarily, by violent impact.

concussion /kənˈkʌʃn̩/ /kənˈkʌʃən/ concussions n
hersenschudding
(uncountable, _, in, _, Commonwealth, countable, _) An injury to part of the body, most especially the brain, caused by a violent blow, followed by loss of function.

condemn /kənˈdɛm/ /kənˈdɪm/ v
veroordelen
(transitive) To confer eternal divine punishment upon.
(transitive, legal) To declare (a vessel) to be forfeited to the government, to be a prize, or to be unfit for service.

condemned /kənˈdɛmd/ adj
veroordeeld

condensation /ˌkɑn.dɛnˈseɪ.ʃən/ condensations n
condensatie
The act or process of condensing or of being condensed
(physics) The conversion of a gas to a liquid.

condense /kənˈdɛns/ v
verdichten
(transitive) To concentrate toward the essence by making more close, compact, or dense, thereby decreasing size or volume.
condenseren neerslaan
(transitive, chemistry) To transform from a gaseous state into a liquid state via condensation.
(intransitive, chemistry) To be transformed from a gaseous state into a liquid state.

condensed milk condensed milks n
gecondenseerde melk
Milk that has been reduced and sweetened to the consistency of syrup.

condescend /ˌkɑːndɪˈsɛnd/ /ˌkɒndɪˈsɛnd/ v
bevoogden neerbuigend behandelen
(intransitive) To treat (someone) as though inferior; to be patronizing (toward someone); to talk down (to someone).
(transitive, rare, nonstandard) To treat (someone) as though inferior; to be patronizing toward (someone); to talk down to (someone).

condescending /ˈkɔn.dɪ.sɛnd.ɪŋ/ /ˈkɔnˌdi.sɛnd.ɪŋ/ /ˌkɑndəˈsɛndɪŋ/ more condescending most condescending adj
neerbuigend aanmatigend betuttelend
Assuming a tone of superiority, or a patronizing attitude.

condescendingly /kɒn.dɪˈsɛn.dɪŋ.li/ more condescendingly most condescendingly adv
hooghartig uit de hoogte
In a condescending manner.

condiment /ˈkɒn.dɪ.mənt/ condiments n
smaakmaker kruid smaakversterker
Something used to enhance the flavor of food; for example, salt or pepper.

condition /kənˈdɪʃən/ conditions n
conditie
The health status of a medical patient.
(law) A clause in a contract or agreement indicating that a certain contingency may modify the principal obligation in some way.
toestand
A particular state of being.
voorwaarde
A requirement.
voorwaarde conditie
A logical clause or phrase that a conditional statement uses. The phrase can either be true or false.

condition precedent conditions precedent n
opschortende voorwaarde
(legal) a condition depending upon an uncertain event which must be fulfilled before an obligation arises or a legal transaction takes effect.

condition subsequent conditions subsequent n
ontbindende voorwaarde
(legal) A condition depending upon an uncertain event which, if fulfilled, brings an end to an obligation or legal transaction.

conditional /kənˈdɪʃ.nəl/ /kənˈdɪʃ.ə.nəl/ adj
voorwaardelijk
Limited by a condition.

conditional /kənˈdɪʃ.nəl/ /kənˈdɪʃ.ə.nəl/ conditionals n
voorwaardelijke wijs
(grammar) The conditional mood.

conditional perfect conditional perfects n
conditionalis perfectum futurum exactum praeteriti voltooid verleden toekomende tijd
(grammar) A combination of the conditional mood and the perfect tense, roughly corresponding to English 'I would have...'

conditionality conditionalities n
voorwaardelijkheid
(uncountable) A state of being subject to conditions.

conditioning /kənˈdɪʃənɪŋ/ conditionings n
conditionering
The process of modifying a person or animal's behaviour.

condolence /kənˈdoʊləns/ /ˈkɒndələns/ condolences n
condoleance
(countable, usually, in the plural) An expression of comfort, support, or sympathy offered to the family and friends of somebody who has died.

condolences /kənˈdoʊlənsəz/ /ˈkɒndələnsəz/ interjection
gecondoleerd innige deelneming
Expressing sympathy to someone, especially after learning of a close death.

condom /ˈkɑn.dəm/ /ˈkɒn.dɒm/ /ˈkɒn.dəm/ /ˈkʌn.dəm/ condoms n
condoom capotje regenjasje
A flexible sleeve made of latex or other impermeable material such as sheepskin, worn over an erect penis during sexual intercourse as a contraceptive or as a way to prevent the spread of STDs.

condominium /kɑn.dəˈmɪn.i.əm/ /kɒn.dəˈmɪn.ɪ.əm/ condominia condominiums n
gemeenschappelijk bestuurd gebied of eigendom
Joint sovereignty over a territory by two or more countries. [from 18th c.]
appartementsrecht
(US, Canada, Philippines) The system of ownership by which such condominiums operate
building waarbij iedere flat individuele eigendom is maar de gronden gemeenschappelijk
(US, Canada, Philippines) A building or complex of buildings that provides multiple residential units each of which is owned separately but whose grounds, structure, etc. (if any) are owned jointly. [from 20th c.]
flatgebouw met koopflats
(US, Canada, Philippines) An individual unit (such as an apartment) in such a complex.

condone /kənˈdoʊn/ /kənˈdəʊn/ v
gedogen vergeven
(transitive) To forgive, excuse or overlook (something that is considered morally wrong, offensive, or generally disliked).
(transitive, legal) To forgive (marital infidelity or other marital offense).
toelaten
(transitive) To allow, accept or permit (something that is considered morally wrong, offensive, or generally disliked).

conduce /-ˈd͡ʒuːs/ /kənˈd(j)us/ /kənˈdjuːs/ v
bijdragen
To contribute or lead to a specific result.

conducive /kənˈdjuːsɪv/ /kənˈdusɪv/ more conducive most conducive adj
bevorderlijk bevorderend
Tending to contribute to, encourage, or bring about some result.

conduct /kənˈdʌkt/ /ˈkɑndʌkt/ /ˈkɒndʌkt/ v
leiden
(archaic, transitive) To lead, or guide; to escort.
dirigeren leiden
(transitive) To lead; to direct; to be in charge of (people or tasks)
zich gedragen
(transitive, reflexive) To behave.
geleiden
(intransitive) To act as a conductor (as of heat, electricity, etc.); to carry.

conductive /kənˈdʌktɪv/ more conductive most conductive adj
geleidend
Able to conduct electrical current or heat.

conductivity conductivities n
geleiding
The ability of a material to conduct electricity, heat, fluid or sound

conductor /kənˈdʌktɚ/ conductors conductress conductrix n
dirigent
(music) A person who conducts an orchestra, choir or other music ensemble; a professional whose occupation is conducting.
conducteur treinbegeleider
(rail transport) A person who takes tickets on public transportation and also helps passengers.
geleider
(physics) Something that can transmit electricity, heat, light, or sound.

conduit /ˈkɑnd(j)ʊɪt/ /ˈkɑndɪt/ /ˈkɒnd(j)ʊɪt/ /ˈkɒndɪt/ /ˈkɒndʒʊɪt/ conduits n
buis leiding
A pipe or channel for conveying water, etc.
pijp
A duct or tube into which electrical cables may be pulled; a type of raceway.
kanaal
(figurative) A means by which something is transmitted.

cone /ˈkoʊn/ /ˈkəʊn/ cones n
kegel
(geometry) A surface of revolution formed by rotating a segment of a line around another line that intersects the first line.
(geometry) A solid of revolution formed by rotating a triangle around one of its altitudes.
Anything shaped like a cone.
(anatomy) Any of the small cone-shaped structures in the retina.
kegelvrucht dennenappel
The fruit of a conifer.

cone cell cone cells n
kegeltje
(anatomy) Any of the photoreceptor cells in the retina that are responsible for colour vision in relatively bright light.

confection /kənˈfɛkʃən/ confections n
suikergoed
A food item prepared very sweet, frequently decorated in fine detail, and often preserved with sugar, such as a candy, sweetmeat, fruit preserve, pastry, or cake.

confectioner confectioners n
banketbakker koekenbakker suikerbakker taartenbakker
A manufacturer of or dealer in confections (sweets and candies, and other sweet food items).

confectioner's cream confectioner's creams n
banketbakkersroom
Cream used by confectioners to make pies, etc.

confectionery /kənˈfɛkʃənəɹi/ /kənˈfɛkʃənɹi/ confectioneries n
snoep
(uncountable) Foodstuffs that taste very sweet, taken as a group; candies, sweetmeats and confections collectively.

confederation /kənfɛdəˈɹeɪʃən/ confederations n
confederatie statenbond
A union or alliance of states or political organizations.

confer /kənˈfɜː/ /kənˈfʌɹ/ [kʰə̥ɱˈfɚ] v
toekennen schenken
(transitive) To grant as a possession; to bestow. [from 16th c.]
toekennen consulteren overleggen schenken
(intransitive) To talk together, to consult, discuss; to deliberate. [from 16th c.]
verzamelen
(obsolete, transitive) To bring together; to collect, gather. [16th–17th c.]
bijdragen
(obsolete) To contribute; to conduce. [16th–18th c.]

conference /ˈkɑnf(ə)ɹəns/ /ˈkɒnf(ə)ɹəns/ [ˈkʰɑɱ.fɹn̩s] [ˈkʰɑɱ.fɹəns] conferences n
conferentie
(business) An event organized by a for-profit or non-profit organization to discuss a pressing issue, such as a new product, market trend or government regulation, with a range of speakers.
(Philippines, sports) A constituent tournament of a sports league in a given season.

conference interpreter conference interpreters n
conferentietolk

conference interpreting n
conferentietolken

confess /kənˈfɛs/ v
bekennen
(intransitive, transitive) To admit to the truth, particularly in the context of sins or crimes committed.
belijden
(transitive) To acknowledge faith in; to profess belief in.
biechten
(religion) To unburden (oneself) of sins to God or a priest, in order to receive absolution.

confession /kənˈfɛʃən/ confessions n
bekentenis biecht
The open admittance of having done something (especially something bad).
biecht bekentenis
A formula in which the articles of faith are comprised; a creed to be assented to or signed, as a preliminary to admission to membership of a church; a confession of faith.

confessional /kənˈfɛʃənəl/ confessionals n
biechtstoel
(Roman Catholicism) A small room where confession—the Sacrament of Penance—is performed in private with a priest.

confessional chair confessional chairs n
biechtstoel
A chair, or rather booth, in various constructional variations, typically in church or chapel, where the confessor, seated in one compartment, can privately (to protect the sacred secret of the sacrament) hear confession from the person in the other

confessor /kənˈfɛsə/ /kənˈfɛsɚ/ /ˈkɒnfɛs(ɔ)ə/ /ˈkɒnfɛsɔː/ confessoress confessors n
belijder
One who confesses faith in Christianity in the face of persecution, but who is not martyred.
biechtvader
(Roman Catholicism) A priest who hears confession and then gives absolution

confetti /kənˈfɛt.i/ n
confetti
Small pieces or strips (streamers) of colored paper or other material (metal, plaster, etc) generally thrown about at festive occasions, especially at weddings and in victory celebrations.

confidant /ˈkɑn.fɪ.dɑnt/ /ˈkɒn.fɪˌdænt/ /ˌkɒn.fɪˈdænt/ confidants n
vertrouweling vertrouwelinge
A person in whom one can confide or share one's secrets: a friend.

confide /kənˈfaɪd/ v
toevertrouwen vertrouwen
(intransitive, with in) To take (someone) into one's confidence, to speak in secret with.
toevertrouwen
(transitive, intransitive) To say (something) in confidence.

confidence /ˈkɑn.fɪ.dəns/ /ˈkɒn.fɪ.dəns/ confidences n
zelfvertrouwen
Self-assurance.
vertrouwen
A feeling of certainty; firm trust or belief; faith.

confidence interval confidence intervals n
betrouwbaarheidsinterval
(statistics) A range defined such that there is a fixed probability that the value of the measured parameter will fall within the range.

confident /ˈkɑn.fɪ.dənt/ /ˈkɒn.fɪ.dənt/ [ˈkʰɑɱ.fə.dn̩t] [ˈkʰɒɱ.fə.dn̩t] more confident most confident adj
vol vertrouwen
Very sure of something; positive.

confidential /ˌkɑːnfɪˈdɛnʃl/ more confidential most confidential adj
vertrouwelijk
Kept, or meant to be kept, secret within a certain circle of persons; not intended to be known publicly

confine /kənˈfaɪn/ /ˈkɑnfaɪn/ /ˈkɒnfaɪn/ confines n
limiet
(mostly, in the plural) A boundary or limit.

confine /kənˈfaɪn/ /ˈkɑnfaɪn/ /ˈkɒnfaɪn/ v
begrenzen beperken inperken
(transitive) To restrict (someone or something) to a particular scope or area; to keep in or within certain bounds. [from 17th c.]

confirm /kənˈfɜːm/ /kənˈfɝm/ v
bevestigen beamen
To strengthen; to make firm or resolute.
To assure the accuracy of previous statements.
bevestigen
(transitive, Christianity) To administer the sacrament of confirmation on (someone).

confirmation /ˌkɑn.fəɹˈmeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒn.fəˈmeɪ.ʃən/ [ˌkʰɑɱ.fɚˈmeɪ.ʃn̩] [ˌkʰɒɱ.fəˈmeɪ.ʃn̩] confirmations n
bevestiging
An official indicator that things will happen as planned.
A verification that something is true or has happened.
vormsel confirmatie
A ceremony of sealing and conscious acknowledgement of the faith in many Christian churches, typically around the ages of 14 to 18; considered a sacrament in some churches, including Catholicism, but not in most Protestant churches.

confirmed /kənˈfɜːmd/ /kənˈfɝmd/ adj
bevestigd
Verified or ratified.

confiscate v
confisqueren
(transitive) To use one's authority to lay claim to and separate a possession from its holder.

confiscation confiscations n
confiscatie verbeurdverklaring
The act or process of confiscating.

conflagration /ˌkɒnfləˈɡɹeɪʃən/ conflagrations n
vuurzee conflagratie vlammenzee wereldbrand
A large fire extending to many objects, or over a large space; a general burning.

conflate /kɒnˈfleɪt/ /kənˈfleɪt/ v
samenvoegen verbinden
(by extension) To fail to properly distinguish or keep separate (things); to mistakenly treat (them) as equivalent.
(by extension) To deliberately draw a false equivalence or association, typically in a tacit or implicit manner as propaganda and/or an intentional distortion or misrepresentation of the subject matter.

conflation /kənˈfleɪʃən/ conflations n
samensmelting samenspel
(countable) A blowing or fusing together, as of many instruments in a concert, or of many fires in a foundry.
(uncountable) A blend or fusion, especially a composite reading or text formed by combining the material of two or more texts into a single text.

conflict /kənˈflɪkt/ /ˈkɑn.flɪkt/ /ˈkɒn.flɪkt/ conflicts n
conflict geschil strijd
A clash or disagreement, often violent, between two or more opposing groups or individuals.
conflict onverenigbaarheid tegenstrijdigheid
An incompatibility, as of two things that cannot be simultaneously fulfilled.

conflict /kənˈflɪkt/ /ˈkɑn.flɪkt/ /ˈkɒn.flɪkt/ v
conflicteren confligeren met strijdig zijn
(intransitive) To be at odds (with); to disagree or be incompatible
overlappen
(intransitive) To overlap (with), as in a schedule.

conform /kənˈfɔɹm/ /kənˈfɔːm/ v
conform
(transitive, intransitive, often followed by to) To change to more closely match typical characteristics or behavior.

conformance /kənˈfɔːm(ə)ns/ conformances n
conformiteit
The act of conforming; conformity.

conformant more conformant most conformant adj
conformerend

conformity /kənˈfɔɹmɪti/ /kənˈfɔːmɪti/ conformities n
conformiteit
The state of things being similar or identical.

confound /kənˈfaʊnd/ v
verwarren
To fail to see the difference; to mix up; to confuse right and wrong.
verslaan
To defeat, to frustrate, to thwart.

confront /kɒnˈfɹɒnt/ /kənˈfɹʌnt/ v
confronteren
(transitive) To stand or meet facing, especially in competition, hostility or defiance; to come face to face with
(transitive) To deal with.
(transitive) To bring someone face to face with something.
(transitive) To come up against; to encounter.
(intransitive) To engage in confrontation.
tegenover stellen vergelijken
(transitive) To set a thing side by side with; to compare.
tegenover stellen
(transitive) To put a thing facing to; to set in contrast to.

confrontation /ˌkɑn.fɹənˈteɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒn.fɹənˈteɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɔn.fɹənˈtæɪ.ʃən/ confrontations n
confrontatie
The act of confronting or challenging another, especially face to face.
A conflict between armed forces.

confuse /kənˈfjuːz/ v
verwarren in de war brengen verbijsteren
(transitive) to puzzle, perplex, baffle, bewilder (somebody); to afflict by being complicated, contradictory, or otherwise difficult to understand
verwarren door elkaar halen dooreenhalen in de war brengen verwisselen
(transitive) To mix up, muddle up (one thing with another); to mistake (one thing for another).
dooreenhalen in de war brengen verwarren
(transitive) To mix thoroughly; to confound; to disorder.

confused /kənˈfjuːzd/ more confused most confused adj
in de war verward
chaotic, jumbled or muddled

confusing /kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/ more confusing most confusing adj
chaotisch niet duidelijk verwarrend
difficult to understand; not clear as lacking order, chaotic etc

confusion /kənˈfjuːʒən/ confusions n
verwarring war
A lack of clarity or order.

congeal /kənˈd͡ʒiːl/ v
coaguleren stollen
(transitive) To change from a liquid to solid state, perhaps due to cold; called to freeze in nontechnical usage.
stollen stremmen
(transitive) To coagulate, make curdled or semi-solid such as gel or jelly.

congenial /kənˈd͡ʒiːniəl/ more congenial most congenial adj
aanverwant gelijkgezind
Having the same or very similar nature, personality, tastes, habits or interests.
sympathiek vriendelijk
Friendly or sociable.
geschikt passend
Suitable to one’s needs.

congenital adj
aangeboren
(of a trait or a disease) Present since birth.

congestion /-ˈd͡ʒɛʃ.d͡ʒən/ /kənˈd͡ʒɛst.ʃən/ /kʊnˈd͡ʒɛʃ.d͡ʒən/ congestions n
verstopping
An accumulation or buildup, the act of gathering into a heap or mass.
opstopping
An excess of traffic; usually not a complete standstill of traffic, so usually not synonymous with traffic jam.

conglomerate /kənˈɡlɑm.əˌɹeɪt/ /kənˈɡlɑm.ɚ.ɪt/ /kənˈɡlɑm.ɹɪt/ /kənˈɡlɒm.(ə.)ɹət/ /kənˈɡlɒm.əˌɹeɪt/ conglomerates n
conglomeraat
A cluster of heterogeneous things.

congratulate /-d͡ʒ.ə-/ /-t͡ʃ.ə-/ /kənˈɡɹæd͡ʒ.ʊˌleɪt/ /kənˈɡɹæt͡ʃ.ʊˌleɪt/ v
feliciteren gelukwensen
To express one’s sympathetic pleasure or joy to the person(s) it is felt for.

congratulation /kənˌɡɹætjʊˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ congratulations n
felicitatie gelukwens
The act of congratulating.

congratulations /-d͡ʒə-/ /-d͡ʒʊ-/ /-tjə-/ /-tjʊ-/ /-t͡ʃʊ-/ /kənˌɡɹat͡ʃəˈleɪʃ(ə)nz/ /kənˌɡɹæt͡ʃəˈleɪʃ(ə)nz/ interjection
gefeliciteerd proficiat van harte
Expressing praise and approval, expressing approbation.

congregation /ˌkɑŋɡɹəˈɡeɪʃən/ /ˌkɒŋɡɹɪˈɡeɪʃən/ congregations n
bijeenkomst congregatie kudde menigte samenscholing vergadering
A gathering of faithful in a temple, church, synagogue, mosque or other place of worship. It can also refer to the people who are present at a devotional service in the building, particularly in contrast to the pastor, minister, imam, rabbi etc. and/or choir, who may be seated apart from the general congregation or lead the service (notably in responsory form).
bijeenkomst congregatie menigte samenscholing vergadering
Any large gathering of people.

congress /-ɹɛs/ /kənˈɡɹɛs/ /kəŋˈɡɹɛs/ /ˈkɑŋɡɹəs/ /ˈkɒŋˌɡɹɛs/ congresses n
congres conferentie
A formal gathering or assembly; a conference held to discuss or decide on a specific question.
congres
(often, capitalized) A legislative body of a state, originally the bicameral legislature of the United States of America.

conic section conic sections n
kegelsnede
(geometry) Any of the four distinct shapes that are the intersections of a cone with a plane, namely the circle, ellipse, parabola and hyperbola.

conical /ˈkɑnɪkəl/ /ˈkɒnɪkəl/ more conical most conical adj
conisch
(geometry) Of or relating to a cone or cones.
Shaped like a cone.

conifer /ˈkɒnɪfə(ɹ)/ conifers n
naaldboom conifeer
(botany) A plant belonging to the order Coniferales; a cone-bearing seed plant with vascular tissue, usually a tree.

conjectural more conjectural most conjectural adj
verondersteld conjecturaal gegist
In the nature of a conjecture, or based on a conjecture.

conjecture /kənˈd͡ʒek.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /kənˈd͡ʒɛk.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /kənˈd͡ʒɛk.t͡ʃɚ/ conjectures n
gissing conjectuur giswerk
(formal) A statement or an idea which is unproven, but is thought to be true; a guess.
vermoeden hypothese conjectuur
(formal) A supposition based upon incomplete evidence; a hypothesis.
vermoeden hypothese
(mathematics, philology) A statement likely to be true based on available evidence, but which has not been formally proven.

conjecture /kənˈd͡ʒek.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /kənˈd͡ʒɛk.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /kənˈd͡ʒɛk.t͡ʃɚ/ v
veronderstellen gissen vermoeden
(formal, intransitive) To guess; to venture an unproven idea.
(transitive) To infer on slight evidence; to guess at.

conjugal /kənˈd͡ʒuːɡəl/ /ˈkɑnd͡ʒəɡəl/ /ˈkɒndʒʊɡəl/ adj
echtelijk
Of or relating to marriage, or the relationship of spouses; connubial.

conjugate /ˈkɑn.d͡ʒə.ɡeɪt/ /ˈkɑn.d͡ʒə.ɡət/ /ˈkɒn.d͡ʒə.ɡeɪt/ /ˈkɒn.d͡ʒə.ɡət/ /ˈkɔn.d͡ʒə.ɡæɪt/ /ˈkɔn.d͡ʒə.ɡət/ v
vervoegen
(grammar, transitive) To inflect (a verb) for each person, in order, for one or more tenses; to list or recite its principal parts.

conjugation /ˌkɑnd͡ʒəˈɡeɪʃən/ /ˌkɒnd͡ʒəˈɡeɪʃən/ conjugations n
conjugatie
The coming together of things; union.
vervoeging
(grammar) In some languages, one of several classifications of verbs according to what inflections they take.
vervoeging conjugatie
(grammar) The product of that act: the conjugated forms of a verb, collected into a list or recitation.

conjunction /kənˈd͡ʒʌŋk.ʃən/ conjunctions n
koppelwoord
voegwoord
(grammar) A word used to join other words or phrases together into sentences. The specific conjunction used shows how the two joined parts are related.
(astronomy) The alignment of two bodies in the solar system such that they have the same longitude when seen from Earth.
(logic) The proposition resulting from the combination of two or more propositions using the ∧ (\and) operator.

conjuncture /ˈkənd͡ʒʌŋkt͡ʃɚ/ conjunctures n
conjunctuur
A combination of events or circumstances; a conjunction; a union.

conjure /kənˈd͡ʒʊə(ɹ)/ /kənˈd͡ʒʊɚ/ /ˈkɑn.d͡ʒɚ/ /ˈkɒn.d͡ʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈkʌn.d͡ʒə(ɹ)/ v
goochelen
(intransitive) To perform magic tricks.
ontbieden oproepen
(transitive) To summon (a devil, etc.) using supernatural power.
zwarte magie beoefenen
(intransitive, archaic) To practice black magic.
zich inbeelden
(transitive) To imagine or picture in the mind.
een dringend verzoek indienen oproepen
(transitive, archaic) To make an urgent request to; to appeal to or beseech.

conjurer /ˈkʌnd͡ʒəɹə(ɹ)/ conjurers conjuress n
goochelaar
One who performs parlor tricks, sleight of hand.
bezweerder magiër tovenaar
One who conjures; one who calls, entreats, or charges in a solemn manner.

connect /kəˈnɛkt/ v
verbinden aansluiten
(intransitive, of an object) To join (to another object): to attach, or to be intended to attach or capable of attaching, to another object.
(transitive, of an object) To join (two other objects), or to join (one object) to (another object): to be a link between two objects, thereby attaching them to each other.
To join an electrical or telephone line to a circuit or network.
verbinden
(intransitive, of two objects) To join: to attach, or to be intended to attach or capable of attaching, to each other.

connectedness connectednesses n
samenhang samenhangendheid verbondenheid
The state or quality of being connected.

connection /kəˈnɛkʃən/ connections n
verbinding connectie
(uncountable) The act of connecting.
The point at which two or more things are connected.
verbinding
An established communications or transportation link.
overstap
(transport) A transfer from one transportation vehicle to another in scheduled transportation service

connective tissue connective tissues n
bindweefsel
(anatomy) A type of tissue found in animals whose main function is binding other tissue systems (such as muscle to skin) or organs and consists of the following three elements: cells, fibers and a ground substance (or extracellular matrix).

connector connectors n
connector verbindingsstuk
A device (or, more precisely, a mating pair of devices, often a plug and a socket) for connecting together two wires, cables, or hoses, allowing electricity or fluid to flow but also allowing easy disconnection and reconnection when necessary.

conniption /kəˈnɪp.ʃən/ conniptions n
woedeuitbarsting
(informal) A fit of anger or panic; conniption fit.
slappe lach
A fit of laughing; convulsion.

connoisseur /ˌkɑnəˈsɝ/ /ˌkɑnəˈsʊɹ/ /ˌkɒnəˈsɜː/ /ˌkɒnəˈsʊə/ connoisseurs n
kenner deskundige
A specialist in a given field whose opinion is highly valued, especially in one of the fine arts or in matters of taste.

connotation /ˌkɑnəˈteɪʃən/ /ˌkɒnəˈteɪʃən/ connotations n
bijbetekenis bijklank connotatie associatie gevoelswaarde
(semantics) A meaning of a word or phrase that is suggested or implied, as opposed to a denotation, or literal meaning. A characteristic of words or phrases, or of the contexts that words and phrases are used in.

conquer /ˈkɑŋkɚ/ /ˈkɒŋkə/ v
veroveren
To defeat in combat; to subjugate.

conqueror /ˈkɑŋˌkɚ.ɚ/ /ˈkɒŋˌkə.ɹə/ /ˈkɔnˌkɚ.ɚ/ conquerors n
veroveraar overwinnaar
Someone who conquers.

conquest /ˈkɑnkwəst/ /ˈkɑnkwɛst/ /ˈkɑŋ-/ /ˈkɒŋkwəst/ /ˈkɒŋkwɛst/ conquests n
verovering
An act or instance of achieving victory through combat; the subjugation of an enemy.

consanguineous /kɑnsæŋˈɡwɪni.əs/ /kɑnsæŋˈɡwɪnjəs/ /kɒnsaŋˈɡwɪni.əs/ /kɒnsaŋˈɡwɪnjəs/ adj
bloedverwant consanguin
Related by birth; descended from the same parent or ancestor.

consanguinity /kɑnsæŋˈɡwɪnəti/ /kɑnsæŋˈɡwɪnɪti/ /kɒnsaŋˈɡwɪnəti/ /kɒnsaŋˈɡwɪnɪti/ consanguinities n
bloedverwantschap
A consanguineous or family relationship through parentage or descent. A blood relationship.

conscience /ˈkɑn.ʃəns/ /ˈkɒn.tʃəns/ /ˈkɒn.ʃəns/ consciences n
geweten gewisse
(chiefly, fiction, narratology) A personification of the moral sense of right and wrong, usually in the form of a person, a being or merely a voice that gives moral lessons and advices.

conscientious /ˌkɑnʃiˈɛnʃəs/ /ˌkɒnʃiˈɛnʃəs/ more conscientious most conscientious adj
consciëntieus nauwgezet plichtsbewust zorgvuldig
Thorough, careful, or vigilant in one’s task performance.
consciëntieus gewetensvol
Influenced by conscience; governed by a strict regard to the dictates of conscience, or by the known or supposed rules of right and wrong (said of a person).

conscientious objector conscientious objectors n
dienstweigeraar dienstweigeraarster gewetensbezwaarde
Someone who refuses to perform military service (for example to fight in an armed conflict, or be compulsorily drafted in a time of peace) because of religious or moral principles.

conscientiousness n
consciëntieusheid nauwgezetheid zorgvuldigheid
The state or characteristic of being conscientious.

conscious /ˈkɑn.ʃəs/ /ˈkɒn.ʃəs/ /ˈkɒntʃəs/ more conscious most conscious adj
alert wakker
Alert, awake; with one's mental faculties active.
bewust
Aware of, sensitive to; observing and noticing, or being strongly interested in or concerned about.

consciousness /ˈkɑnʃəsnəs/ /ˈkɒnʃəsnəs/ consciousnesses n
bewustzijn
The state of being conscious or aware; awareness.

conscript /kənˈskɹɪpt/ /ˈkɑnskɹɪpt/ /ˈkɒnskɹɪpt/ adj
dienstplichtig
Drafted into a military service or similar.

conscript /kənˈskɹɪpt/ /ˈkɑnskɹɪpt/ /ˈkɒnskɹɪpt/ conscripts n
dienstplichtige
One who is compulsorily enrolled, often into a military service; a draftee.

conscription /kənˈskɹɪpʃən/ conscriptions n
dienstplicht
Involuntary labor, especially military service, demanded by some established authority.

consecration /ˌkɒnsɪˈkɹeɪʃən/ consecrations n
consecratie wijding
The act or ceremony of consecrating; the state of being consecrated; dedication.

consecutio temporum /ˌkɒnsəˈkjuːʃiəʊ ˌtɛmˈpɔːɹəm/ n
consecutio temporum
(linguistics, grammar) A set of grammatical rules of a particular language, governing the agreement between the tenses of verbs in related clauses or sentences; agreement between tenses of verbs in accordance with said set of rules.

consecutive /kənˈsɛkjʊtɪv/ adj
opeenvolgend achtereenvolgend
following, in succession, without interruption
sequentieel
having some logical sequence

consecutive interpreting n
consecutief tolken
(translation studies) A type of oral translation from one language into another which is produced after a person has finished speaking and typically with the aid of notetaking.

consensual /kənˈsɛnʃuəl/ more consensual most consensual adj
afgesproken consensueel
With permission, with consensus, without coercion; allowed without objecting or resisting.

consensus /kənˈsɛnsəs/ consensus consensuses n
consensus eensgezindheid overeenstemming
General agreement among the members of a given group or community, each of which exercises some discretion in decision-making and follow-up action.

consent /kənˈsɛnt/ consents n
toestemming instemming
Voluntary agreement or permission.

consent /kənˈsɛnt/ v
toestemmen instemmen
(intransitive) To express willingness, to give permission.

consequence /ˈkɑnsɪkwəns/ /ˈkɑnsɪkwɛns/ /ˈkɒnsɪkwɛns/ consequences n
consequentie gevolg
An effect; something that follows a cause as a result.
gevolg consequentie
(especially when preceded by "of") Importance, influence, or significance.

consequent /ˈkɑn.sɪ.kwənt/ /ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwənt/ /ˈkɔn.sɪ.kwənt/ adj
met als gevolg
Following as a result, inference, or natural effect.
hiermee gepaard gaande
Of or pertaining to consequences.

consequent /ˈkɑn.sɪ.kwənt/ /ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwənt/ /ˈkɔn.sɪ.kwənt/ consequents n
gevolg
An event which follows another.

consequently /ˈkɑːnsəˌkwɛntli/ /ˈkɑːnsɪˌkwɛntli/ /ˈkɒnsɪˌkwɛntli/ adv
bijgevolg
(conjunctive) As a result or consequence of something; subsequently.

conservation /ˌkɑnsə(ɹ)ˈveɪʃən/ conservations n
bewaren conserveren
The act of preserving, guarding, or protecting; the keeping (of a thing) in a safe or entire state; preservation.
natuurbescherming
Wise use of natural resources.

conservatism conservatisms n
conservatisme
A political philosophy that advocates traditional values.

conservative /kənˈsɜːvətɪv/ /kənˈsɝvətɪv/ conservatives n
conservatief
(politics) One who opposes changes to the traditional institutions of their country.
A person who favors maintenance of the status quo.
(US, politics) A person who favors decentralization of political power and disfavors interventionist foreign policy.

conservatoire conservatoires n
conservatorium
(music) A music academy.

conservator conservators n
bewaarder bewaardster conservator conservatrice
One who conserves, preserves or protects something.
restaurateur restauratrice
A professional who works on the conservation and restoration of objects, particularly artistic objects.

conservatory /kənˈsɜː.və.tɹi/ /kənˈsɝ.vəˌtɔ.ɹi/ conservatories n
conservatorium
A school of music or drama

conserve /kənˈsɜː(ɹ)v/ /ˈkɒnsɜː(ɹ)v/ conserves n
natuurreservaat reservaat
Wilderness where human development is prohibited.

consider /kənˈsɪdə/ /kənˈsɪdɚ/ /kənˈsɪɾə/ [kənˈsɪɾɚ] v
bedenken in acht nemen overwegen
(intransitive) To think about something seriously or carefully: to deliberate.
overwegen
(transitive) To think of doing.
beschouwen observeren
(transitive) To look at attentively.
aannemen beschouwen nemen
(transitive) To take up as an example.
beschouwen in aanschouw nemen
(transitive, parliamentary procedure) To debate (or dispose of) a motion.
vinden beschouwen
To have regard to; to take into view or account; to pay due attention to; to respect.

considerable /kənˈsɪdəɹəbl̩/ /kənˈsɪdɹəbl̩/ more considerable most considerable adj
aanzienlijk aanmerkelijk beduidend geruim
Significant; worth considering.
aanzienlijk
Large in amount.

considerably /kənˈsɪdəɹəbli/ /kənˈsɪdɹəbli/ more considerably most considerably adv
aanzienlijk
Significantly; to a degree worth considering.

considerate /kənˈsɪdəɹət/ more considerate most considerate adj
voorkomend zorgzaam
Characterised by careful and conscious thought.

consideration /kənˌsɪdəˈɹeɪʃən/ considerations n
beraad overleg
The thought process of considering, of taking multiple or specified factors into account (with of being the main corresponding adposition).
overweging considerans
Something considered as a reason or ground for a (possible) decision.
voorkomendheid
The tendency to consider others.
vergoeding tegemoetkoming
(law) A matter of inducement for something promised; something valuable given as recompense for a promise, which causes the promise to become binding as a contract.

consist /ˈkɒn.sɪst/ consists n
samenstelling
(rail transport) A lineup or sequence of railroad carriages or cars, with or without a locomotive, that form a unit.

consist /kənˈsɪst/ v
bestaan bestaan uit
(intransitive, with of) To comprise, or to be composed, formed, or constituted of.

consist of v
bestaan uit
To be composed or made up of something.

consistence /kənˈsɪst(ə)ns/ /kənˈsɪstəns/ consistences n
consistentie

consistency /kənˈsɪstənsi/ consistencies n
consistentie
The degree of viscosity of something.
samenhang
(logic) Freedom from contradiction; the state of a system of axioms such that none of the propositions deduced from them are mutually contradictory.

consistent /kənˈsɪstənt/ more consistent most consistent adj
consequent veel voorkomend
Of a regularly occurring, dependable nature. [from late 16th c. in the obsolete sense ‘consisting of’]
consequent consistent
(logic) Of a set of statements: such that no contradiction logically follows from them.

consociational more consociational most consociational adj
pacificatiepolitiek
(politics, of a state) Having major internal divisions along ethnic, religious, or linguistic lines, with none of the divisions large enough to form a majority group, yet nonetheless stable due to consultation among the elites of each of its major social groups.

consociationalism n
consociationalisme zuilenstelsel
Political consociation; government through guaranteed group representation.

consolation /ˌkɑn.səˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒn.səˈleɪ.ʃən/ consolations n
vertroosting
The act or example of consoling; the condition of being consoled.
troost
The prize or benefit for the loser.

consolation prize consolation prizes n
troostprijs
An award or small item given to persons or groups of people who do not win an event but are worthy of recognition, especially in a game show.

console /kənˈsoʊl/ /kənˈsəʊl/ v
troosten vertroosten
(transitive) To comfort (someone) in a time of grief, disappointment, etc.

consoler consolers n
trooster
One who gives consolation.

consolidate /kənˈsɒlɪdeɪt/ v
consolideren versterken
To make stronger or more solid.

consommé /ˈkɒnsəˌmeɪ/ consommés n
consommé
a clear broth made from reduced meat or vegetable stock, served either hot as a soup or chilled as a jelly

consonant /ˈkɑn.sə.nənt/ /ˈkɑns.nənt/ /ˈkɒn.sə.nənt/ consonants n
medeklinker consonant
(phonetics) A sound that results from the passage of air through restrictions of the oral cavity; any sound that is not the dominant sound of a syllable, the dominant sound generally being a vowel.
medeklinker
A letter representing the sound of a consonant.

consonant cluster consonant clusters n
consonantencluster medeklinkercluster medeklinkerstapeling
(phonetics) Two or more consonants in succession.

consonant gradation consonant gradations n
medeklinkergradatie
(phonology) A type of apophony or mutation of consonants found in Finnic and Sami languages.

consort /kənˈsɔɹt/ /kənˈsɔːt/ /ˈkɑnsɔɹt/ /ˈkɒnsɔːt/ consorts n
gemaal gemalin
The spouse of a monarch.

consortium /kənˈsɔː(ɹ).ti.əm/ /kənˈsɔː(ɹ).ʃəm/ consortia consortiums n
consortium
An association or combination of businesses, financial institutions, or investors, for the purpose of engaging in a joint venture.

conspicuous /kənˈspɪk.ju.əs/ more conspicuous most conspicuous adj
opvallend
Obvious or easy to notice.
afzichtelijk
Noticeable or attracting attention, especially if unattractive.

conspicuous by one's absence phraseologicalUnit
schitteren door afwezigheid

conspicuously more conspicuously most conspicuously adv
opvallend
In a conspicuous manner; noticeably.

conspiracy /kənˈspɪɹəsi/ conspiracies n
samenzwering complot
(legal) An agreement between two or more persons to break the law at some time in the future.
samenzwering samenspanning
(loosely) An agreement to work together to bring something about; an act or instance of conspiring.

conspiracy theorist /- ˌθiː.ɘ.ɹɘst/ /- ˌθiː.ə.ɹəst/ /- ˌθɪɚ.əst/ /- ˌθɪɚ.ɪst/ /kɘnˈspɘɹ.ɘ.siː ˌθiə.ɹɘst/ /kənˈspɪɹ.ə.si ˌθi.ɚ.əst/ /kənˈspɪɹ.ə.si ˌθɪəɹɪst/ /kənˈspɪɹ.ə.siː ˌθɪə.ɹəst/ conspiracy theorists n
complotdenker aluhoedje complottheoreticus samenzweringstheoreticus
One who believes in, follows, or advances a conspiracy theory.

conspiracy theory /- θiːɘɹiː/ /- θiːəɹi/ /- θiːəɹiː/ /- θɪɹi/ /kɘnˈspɘɹɘsiː θiəɹiː/ /kənˈspɪɹəsi θi.əɹi/ /kənˈspɪɹəsi θɪəɹi/ /kənˈspɪɹəsiː θɪəɹiː/ conspiracy theories n
complottheorie samenzweringstheorie
(dismissive, derogatory) Hypothetical speculation that is commonly considered untrue or outlandish.

conspirator /kənˈspɪɹətə/ /kənˈspɪɹətɚ/ conspirators n
samenzweerder
One of a group that acts in harmony; a person who is part of a conspiracy.

conspiratorial /kənˌspɪɹəˈtɔːɹɪəl/ more conspiratorial most conspiratorial adj
conspirationeel
Pertaining to conspiracy or conspirators.

conspiratorialism n
complotdenken
Belief in conspiracies.

conspire /kənˈspaɪə(ɹ)/ v
samenzweren
(intransitive) To secretly plot or make plans together, often with the intention to bring bad or illegal results; to collude.

constabulary /kənˈstæbjʊləɹi/ constabularies n
politiemacht
A police force.

constant /ˈkɑnstənt/ /ˈkɒnstənt/ more constant most constant adj
constant
Unchanged through time or space; permanent.

constellation /ˌkɑn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən/ [ˌkɑn.stəˈleɪ.ʃn̩] [ˌkɒn.stəˈleɪ.ʃn̩] constellations n
sterrenbeeld constellatie
(modern, _, astronomy) Any of the 88 regions of the sky officially recognized by the International Astronomical Union, including all stars and celestial bodies in the region. [from 1920s]
sterrenbeeld constellatie gesternte
(astronomy) An arbitrary formation of stars perceived as a figure (especially one from mythology) or pattern, or a division of the sky including it, especially one officially recognized by astronomers; an asterism.
constellatie gamma plejade sterrenhemel
A wide, seemingly unlimited, assortment.

consternation /ˌkɑn.stɚˈneɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒn.stəˈneɪ.ʃən/ consternations n
consternatie verbijstering
Amazement or horror that confounds the faculties, and incapacitates for reflection; terror, combined with amazement; dismay.

constipated /ˈkɒnstəpeɪtəd/ more constipated most constipated adj
verstopt
Unable to defecate; costive.

constipation /ˌkɒnstɪˈpeɪʃən/ constipations n
constipatie
The act of crowding anything into a lesser space, or the state of being crowded or pressed together; condensation.
A state of the bowels in which the evacuations are infrequent and difficult, or the intestines become filled with hardened faeces

constituency /kənˈstɪtju.ənsi/ /kənˈstɪt͡ʃu.ənsi/ constituencies n
kiesdistrict
(politics) A district represented by one or more elected officials.

constituent /kənˈstɪtjuənt/ /kənˈstɪt͡ʃuənt/ constituents n
bestanddeel
A part, or component of a whole

constitution /-ˈtʃuː-/ /ˌkɑnstɪˈtuʃ(ə)n/ /ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃ(ə)n/ constitutions n
grondwet constitutie
(government) The formal or informal system of primary principles and laws that regulates a government or other institutions.
(law) A legal document describing such a formal system.

constitutional /-stə-/ /ˌkɑnstɪˈt(j)uʃ(ə)n(ə)l/ /ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃ(ə)n(ə)l/ more constitutional most constitutional adj
constitutioneel grondwettelijk
In compliance with or valid under a legal or political constitution.
Relating to a legal or political constitution.

constitutional court constitutional courts n
constitutioneel hof grondwettelijk hof
a high court whose jurisdiction is focused on constitutional law or constitutional issues, such as the review of the constitutionality of laws, draft laws, political and bureaucratic decisions, acts of political parties, etc.

constitutional monarchy constitutional monarchies n
constitutionele monarchie
A monarchy that is limited by laws and a constitution.

constitutionalism /ˌkɑnstɪˈtuʃənəˌlɪzəm/ /ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃənəˌlɪzəm/ constitutionalisms n
constitutionalisme
Philosophical belief in government under a written constitution.

constraint /kənˈstɹeɪnt/ /kənˈstɹæɪnt/ constraints n
beperking inperking begrenzing
Something that constrains; a restriction.
beperking randvoorwaarde
(mathematics) A condition that a solution to an optimization problem must satisfy.

construal /kənˈstɹuːəl/ construals n
interpretatie
The act of construing or interpreting; interpretation.

constructed language constructed languages n
kunsttaal
Any language—whether a human language, a programming language, or markup language—that is not a natural language.

construction worker construction workers n
bouwvakker bouwvakster
An employee working on a physical construction site.

constructivism constructivisms n
constructivisme
(arts) A Russian movement in modern art characterized by the creation of nonrepresentational geometric objects using industrial materials.

constructivist adj
constructivistisch
Of or relating to constructivism.

construe /kənˈstɹuː/ /ˈkɒnstəɹ/ construes n
vertaling
A translation.
interpretatie
An interpretation.

construe /kənˈstɹuː/ /ˈkɒnstəɹ/ v
begrijpen uitleggen
(transitive) To interpret (something) to another or publicly, explain the meaning (of something), usually language.

consul /ˈkɑn.səl/ /ˈkɒn.səl/ consuls n
consul
(by extension) An official residing in major foreign towns to represent and protect the interests of the merchants and citizens of their country.

consulate /ˈkɑnsələt/ /ˈkɑnsəlɪt/ /ˈkɒnsjʊlət/ /ˈkɒnsələt/ consulates n
consulaat
The term of office of a consul.
The business office of a consul; a minor embassy.

consulate general consulates general n
consulaat-generaal
The residence, office, or jurisdiction of a consul general; the base of operations for the highest ranking consul for one nationality in a specific foreign country.

consult /kənˈsʌlt/ /ˈkɑnsʌlt/ /ˈkɒnsʌlt/ v
raadplegen
(intransitive) To seek the opinion or advice of another; to take counsel; to deliberate together; to confer.
(transitive) To ask advice of; to seek the opinion of (a person)

consultant /kənˈsʌl.tənt/ consultants n
consulent
A person or party that is consulted.
A person whose occupation is to be consulted for their expertise, advice, service or help in an area or specialty; a party whose business is to be similarly consulted.

consultation /ˌkɑnsl̩ˈteɪʃən/ /ˌkɒnsl̩ˈteɪʃən/ consultations n
consultatie samenspraak
The act of consulting.

consume /kənˈsjuːm/ /kənˈsjʉːm/ /kənˈsum/ /kənˈʃuːm/ v
verbruiken consumeren
(transitive) To use up.
consumeren
(transitive) To eat.
bezighouden verteren
(transitive) To completely occupy the thoughts or attention of.
consumeren verteren
(transitive) To destroy completely.

consumer /kənˈsjuːmə/ /kənˈsjʉːmə/ /kənˈsumɚ/ /kənˈʃuːmə/ consumers n
consument verbruiker
(economics) Someone who trades money for goods or services as an individual.

consumer price index n
consumentenprijsindex
(economics) A statistical estimate of the level of prices of goods and services bought for consumption purposes by households.

consumer society consumer societies n
consumptiemaatschappij

consummate /kənˈsʌmɪt/ /ˈkɑnsəmeɪt/ /ˈkɑnsəmət/ /ˈkɒnsjʊmeɪt/ /ˈkɒnsjʊmət/ /ˈkɒnsəmeɪt/ /ˈkɒnsəmət/ more consummate most consummate adj
volslagen volstrekt
Complete in every detail, perfect, absolute.
volleerd volwaardig
Supremely skilled and experienced; highly accomplished; fully qualified.

consummate /kənˈsʌmɪt/ /ˈkɑnsəmeɪt/ /ˈkɑnsəmət/ /ˈkɒnsjʊmeɪt/ /ˈkɒnsjʊmət/ /ˈkɒnsəmeɪt/ /ˈkɒnsəmət/ v
volbrengen voltooien
(transitive) To bring (a task, project, goal etc.) to completion; to accomplish.
consummeren
(transitive) To make (a marriage) complete by engaging in first sexual intercourse.

consumption /kənˈsʌmp.ʃən/ consumptions n
consumptie verbruik
The act of eating, drinking or using.
The amount consumed.
The act of consuming or destroying.
wegteren
(pathology) The wasting away of the human body through disease.

consumptive /kənˈsʌmptɪv/ more consumptive most consumptive adj
tuberculeus
(pathology) Relating to pulmonary tuberculosis.

consumptive /kənˈsʌmptɪv/ consumptives n
teringlijder
A person suffering from pulmonary tuberculosis.

contact /kənˈtækt/ /ˈkɑntækt/ /ˈkɒntækt/ contacts n
contact aanraking
The act of touching physically; being in close association.
contact
The establishment of communication (with).
Someone who can be contacted, or with whom one is in communication.

contact /kənˈtækt/ /ˈkɑntækt/ /ˈkɒntækt/ v
aanraken
(transitive, occasionally, proscribed) To touch; to come into physical contact with.
contacteren
(transitive, occasionally, proscribed) To establish communication with (something or someone).

contact details n
contactgegevens
Information on how to contact a person or entity, typically including a telephone number, address etc.

contact lens contact lenses n
contactlens
A thin lens, made of flexible or rigid plastic, that is placed directly on to the eye to correct vision, used as an alternative to spectacles, or, if coloured, to change one's eye color cosmetically.

contact person contact people contact persons n
contactpersoon

contact sport contact sports n
contactsport
(sports) An athletic contest which involves a significant amount of physical contact between the participating athletes.

contact tracing contact tracings n
bron- en contactonderzoek
(epidemiology) The process of identification of persons ("contacts") who may have come into contact with a person carrying an infectious disease.

contagion /kənˈteɪd͡ʒən/ contagions n
besmettelijke ziekte
A disease spread by contact.
besmetting
The spread or transmission of such a disease.
(figuratively, by extension) The spread of anything likened to a contagious disease.
(finance) The spread of (initially small) shocks, which initially affect only a few financial institutions or a particular region of an economy, to other financial sectors and other countries whose economies were previously healthy.

contagious /kənˈteɪdʒəs/ more contagious most contagious adj
besmettelijk aanstekelijk
(of a disease) Easily transmitted to others.
(figurative) Easily passed on to others.
(of a person) Having a disease that can be transmitted to another person.

contagiousness n
besmettelijkheid
The state or condition of being contagious.

contain /kənˈteɪn/ v
bevatten inhouden
(transitive) To hold inside.

container /kənˈteɪnə/ /kənˈteɪnɚ/ containers n
bak
An item in which objects, materials or data can be stored or transported.
container vrachtcontainer
(transportation) A very large, typically metal, box used for transporting goods.

container deposit container deposits n
statiegeld
A monetary deposit on a beverage or other container at the point of sale, refundable when the container is returned for reuse, recycling or proper disposal.

container ship container ships n
containerschip
(watercraft) A cargo vessel designed to carry cargo prepacked into containers, especially shipping containers.

contaminant contaminants n
smetstof
That which contaminates; an impurity; foreign matter.

contamination /kənˌtæm.əˈneɪ.ʃən/ /kənˌtæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ /kənˌtæm.ɪˈnæɪ.ʃən/ [kənˌɾ̃æm.əˈneɪ.ʃən] contaminations n
contaminatie
(linguistics, etymology) The influence of one form (often from a foreign language) on the historical development of another form to which it may be related in meaning.
contaminatie verontreiniging
The process of making a material or surface unclean or unsuited for its intended purpose, usually by the addition or attachment of undesirable foreign substances.

contemplate /ˈkɑn.təmˌpleɪt/ /ˈkɒn.təmˌpleɪt/ v
beschouwen overwegen contempleren
To look at on all sides or in all its aspects; to view or consider with continued attention; to regard with deliberate care; to meditate on; to study, ponder, or consider.

contemplation /ˌkɑntəmˈpleɪʃən/ /ˌkɒntəmˈpleɪʃən/ contemplations n
beschouwing bespiegeling contemplatie overweging
The act of contemplating; musing; being highly concentrated in thought

contemporary /kənˈtɛm.p(ə).ɹi/ /kənˈtɛm.p(ə).ɹəɹ.i/ /kənˈtɛm.pəˌɹɛɹ.i/ more contemporary most contemporary adj
contemporain eigentijds gelijktijdig
From the same time period, coexistent in time; contemporaneous.
hedendaags eigentijds
Modern, of the present age (shorthand for ‘contemporary with the present’).

contemporary /kənˈtɛm.p(ə).ɹi/ /kənˈtɛm.p(ə).ɹəɹ.i/ /kənˈtɛm.pəˌɹɛɹ.i/ contemporaries n
tijdgenoot tijdgenote
Someone or something living at the same time, or of roughly the same age as another.

contempt /kənˈtɛmpt/ contempts n
minachting verachting
(uncountable) The state or act of contemning; the feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless; scorn, disdain.
minachting
(legal) Open disrespect or willful disobedience of the authority of a court of law or legislative body.

contemptible /kənˈtɛmptəbəl/ more contemptible most contemptible adj
verachtelijk
Deserving contempt.

contemptuous /kənˈtɛm(p).tju.əs/ /kənˈtɛm(p).tʃu.əs/ /kənˈtɛm(p).tʃəs/ /kənˈtɛmp.t͡ʃu.əs/ more contemptuous most contemptuous adj
minachting
Showing contempt; expressing disdain; showing a lack of respect.

contend /kənˈtɛnd/ v
bestrijden
(intransitive) To struggle or exert oneself to obtain or retain possession of, or to defend.
betwisten tegenspreken weerspreken
(intransitive) To be in debate; to engage in discussion; to dispute; to argue.
aantonen
(intransitive) To believe (something is reasonable) and argue (for it); to advocate.

contender /kənˈtɛn.dɚ/ contenders n
mededinger
Someone who competes with one or more other people.

content /kənˈtɛnt/ contenter more content most content adj
tevreden content
Satisfied, pleased, contented.

content /ˈkɑn.tɛnt/ /ˈkɒn.tɛnt/ /ˈkɔn.tɛnt/ contents n
inhoud
(uncountable) That which is contained.
Subject matter; semantic information (or a portion or body thereof); that which is contained in writing, speech, video, etc.
(mathematics) The n-dimensional space contained by an n-dimensional polytope (called volume in the case of a polyhedron and area in the case of a polygon); length, area or volume, generalized to an arbitrary number of dimensions.

content /kənˈtɛnt/ v
tevredenstellen vergenoegen
(transitive) To give contentment or satisfaction; to satisfy; to make happy.

content word content words n
inhoudswoord

contention /kənˈtɛnʃən/ contentions n
ruzie strijd
Argument, contest, debate, strife, struggle.
bewering
A point maintained in an argument, or a line of argument taken in its support; the subject matter of discussion of strife; a position taken or contended for.

contentious /kənˈtɛn.ʃəs/ more contentious most contentious adj
omstreden aangevochten
Marked by heated arguments or controversy.
strijdlustig agressief provocateur ruziemaker vechtjas
Given to struggling with others out of jealousy or discord.

contentiousness n
twist
The state of being contentious.

contents /ˈkɑn.tɛnts/ /ˈkɒn.tɛnts/ n
inhoud
(usually, in the plural) That which is contained.

contents insurance n
inboedelverzekering
Insurance that pays for damage to, or loss of, an individual’s personal possessions whilst they are located within that individual’s home.

contest /kənˈtɛst/ /ˈkɑn.tɛst/ /ˈkɒn.tɛst/ contests n
wedstrijd
(countable) A competition.

contestant /kənˈtɛstənt/ [kənˈtʰɛstənt] contestants n
deelnemer
A participant in a contest; specifically, a person who plays a game, as on a TV game show.

context /ˈkɑn.tɛkst/ /ˈkɒn.tɛkst/ /ˈkɔn.tekst/ contexts n
context
The surroundings, circumstances, environment, background or settings that determine, specify, or clarify the meaning of an event or other occurrence.
(linguistics) The text in which a word or passage appears and which helps ascertain its meaning.

contiguous /kənˈtɪɡ.ju.əs/ /kənˈtɪɡ.jʉ.əs/ adj
verbonden
Connected; touching; abutting.
aangrenzend
Adjacent; neighboring.
samenhangend
Connecting without a break.

continence /ˈkɒntɪnəns/ continences n
continentie
(urology) The voluntary control of urination and defecation.
ingetogenheid onthouding
Moderation or self-restraint, especially in sexual activity; abstinence.

continent /ˈkɑnt(ə)nənt/ /ˈkɑntɪnənt/ /ˈkɒntɪnənt/ continents n
continent werelddeel
Each of the traditional main regions into which the Earth’s land surface is divided, now generally regarded as seven in number, each usually including both an extent of mainland and various conventionally associated islands, etc.

continental drift n
continentverschuiving
(geology) The slow movement of continents explained by plate tectonics.

continental shelf continental shelves n
continentaal plat
(oceanography) The outer area of a land mass covered by a shallow sea that extends into open ocean.

continental slope continental slopes n
continentale helling
(geology) The steep, narrow fringe separating the coastal zone from the deep ocean

contingency /kənˈtɪnd͡ʒənsi/ contingencies n
contingentie onvoorspelbaarheid
(uncountable) The quality of being contingent, of happening by chance. [from 1560s]
contingentie
(countable) A possibility; something which may or may not happen. A chance occurrence, especially in finance, unexpected expenses. [from 1610s]

contingency plan contingency plans n
plan B
An alternative plan to be put into operation if needed, especially in case of emergencies, or if a primary plan fails.

contingent /kənˈtɪn.d͡ʒənt/ more contingent most contingent adj
contingent eventueel
Possible or liable, but not certain to occur.
contingent
(with upon or on) Dependent on something that is undetermined or unknown, that may or may not occur.

continuance /kənˈtɪnjuəns/ /kənˈtɪnjʊəns/ continuances n
verdaging
(countable, legal, chiefly, US) An order issued by a court granting a postponement of a legal proceeding for a set period.

continuation /kənˌtɪn.jʉˈæɪ.ʃən/ /kənˌtɪnjuˈeɪʃ(ə)n/ /kənˌtɪnjʊˈeɪʃ(ə)n/ [kənˌtɪn.jʉˈæɪ.ʃn̩] continuations n
voortzetting hervatting
The act or state of continuing or being continued; uninterrupted extension or succession

continue /-(j)ɪu̯/ /kənˈtɪnjuː/ v
voortzetten verdergaan doorgaan
(transitive) To proceed with (doing an activity); to prolong (an activity).
voortzetten verdergaan herbeginnen
(intransitive) To resume.

continuity /ˌkɑːn.tɪˈn(j)uː.ə.ti/ /ˌkɒn.tɪˈn(j)ɪu̯.ɪ.ti/ /ˌkɒn.tɪˈnjuː.ɪ.ti/ continuities n
continuïteit
Lack of interruption or disconnection; the quality of being continuous in space or time.
(narratology) A narrative device in episodic fiction where previous and/or future events in a series of stories are accounted for in present stories.

continuous /-(j)ɪu̯.əs/ /kənˈtɪn.juː.əs/ adj
continu aanhoudend voortdurend ononderbroken onophoudelijk
Without stopping; without a break, cessation, or interruption.
continu
(mathematics, more generally, of a function between two topological spaces) Such that each open set in the target space has an open preimage (in the domain space, with respect to the given function).

continuously /kənˈtɪnjuəsli/ adv
continu
Without pause.

continuously variable transmission continuously variable transmissions n
continu variabele transmissie
(automotive) Any of several forms of automatic transmission, without specific gears, in which the gear ratio may be changed without any noticeable steps.

continuum /-(j)ɪu̯əm/ /kənˈtɪnjuəm/ continua continuums n
continuüm
A continuous extent.

continuum hypothesis n
continuümhypothese
(set theory) The hypothesis which states that any infinite subset of ℝ must have the cardinality of either the set of natural numbers or of ℝ itself.

contort /kənˈtɔː(ɹ)t/ v
verwringen
(transitive) To twist in a violent manner.
verwrongen of ontzet raken
(intransitive) To twist into or as if into a strained shape or expression.

contortion contortions n
bochtenwerk kronkeling verrekking verwringing
The act of contorting, twisting or deforming something, especially oneself.

contortionist /kənˈtɔː(ɹ)ʃənɪst/ contortionists n
contorsionist contorsioniste slangenmens
An acrobat who is capable of twisting their body into unusual positions.

contra /ˈkɒntɹə/ contras n
contrarekening
(accounting, often, attributive) An entry (or account) that cancels another entry (or account).

contrabass /ˈkɑn.tɹəˌbeɪs/ contrabasses n
contrabas
The part or section one octave lower than bass.

contraception contraceptions n
anticonceptie
The use of a device or procedure to prevent conception as a result of sexual activity.

contraceptive /ˈkɒn.tɹəˌsɛp.tɪv/ contraceptives n
voorbehoedmiddel voorbehoedsmiddel
A mechanism or means by which conception as a result of sexual intercourse can be prevented or made less likely.

contract /ˈkɑntɹækt/ /ˈkɒntɹækt/ contracts n
contract
An agreement between two or more parties, to perform a specific job or work order, often temporary or of fixed duration and usually governed by a written agreement.
overeenkomst contract
(legal) An agreement which the law will enforce in some way. A legally binding contract must contain at least one promise, i.e., a commitment or offer, by an offeror to and accepted by an offeree to do something in the future. A contract is thus executory rather than executed.

contract law n
contractenrecht overeenkomstenrecht
(legal) The area of law pertaining to the rights and duties that arise from agreements.

contract of sale contracts of sale n
koopcontract koopovereenkomst verkoopcontract verkoopovereenkomst
(legal) A contract that involves an exchange of goods, services or property to be exchanged from seller (or vendor) to buyer (or purchaser) for an agreed upon value in money (or money equivalent) paid or the promise to pay same.

contraction /kɒn-/ /kənˈtɹækʃ(ə)n/ /kənˈtɹækʃn̩/ contractions n
samentrekking
(linguistics) A process whereby one or more sounds of a free morpheme (a word) are reduced or lost, such that it becomes a bound morpheme (a clitic) that attaches phonologically to an adjacent word.
wee
(biology, medicine) A shortening of a muscle during its use; specifically, a strong and often painful shortening of the uterine muscles prior to or during childbirth.

contractor /ˈkɒnˌtɹæk.tə(ɹ)/ contractors n
aannemer
A person or company that builds or improves buildings.
uitvoerder
A person or company that performs specific tasks like electrical or plumbing work in construction projects.

contractual adj
contractueel
Of, relating to, or enforced by a contract.

contradict /kɒn.tɹəˈdɪkt/ v
tegenspreken
To deny the truth or validity of (a statement or statements).
To oppose (a person) by denying the truth or pertinence of a given statement.

contradiction /ˌkɑːntɹəˈdɪkʃən/ /ˌkɒntɹəˈdɪkʃən/ contradictions n
contradictie tegenspraak
(countable, uncountable) The act of contradicting.

contradiction in terms contradictions in terms n
contradictie tegenspraak
A phrase or expression in which the component words contradict one another, often unintentionally, or are claimed to do so when seen from a particular point of view.

contradictorily more contradictorily most contradictorily adv
tegensprekend
In a contradictory manner

contradictory /ˌkɑntɹəˈdɪktəɹi/ /ˌkɒntɹəˈdɪkt(ə)ɹi/ more contradictory most contradictory adj
tegenstrijdig contradictoir
That contradicts something, such as an argument.
contradictoir contradictorisch
That is itself a contradiction.
tegengesteld
That is diametrically opposed to something.
onverenigbaar
Mutually exclusive.
dwars tegendraads
Tending to contradict or oppose, contrarious.

contradictory /ˌkɑntɹəˈdɪktəɹi/ /ˌkɒntɹəˈdɪkt(ə)ɹi/ contradictories n
tegenstrijdigheid
(logic) Either of a pair of propositions, that cannot both be true or both be false.

contraindication /ˌkɒntɹəɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/ contraindications n
tegenindicatie
(medicine) A factor or symptom which makes a certain treatment inadvisable, generally or individually.

contraposition contrapositions n
contrapositie
(countable, logic) The statement of the form "if not Q then not P", given the statement "if P then Q".

contraption /kənˈtɹæp.ʃən/ contraptions n
apparaat
A machine that is complicated and precarious.
machientje
(figuratively, derogatory, or, ironic) Any object.

contrarious more contrarious most contrarious adj
dwars onhandelbaar tegendraads
(archaic, of persons) Tending to counter, oppose, resist, argue.

contrary /kənˈtɹɛəɹi/ /ˈkɑntɹɛɹi/ /ˈkɒntɹi/ /ˈkɒntɹəɹi/ more contrary most contrary adj
tegengesteld tegenovergesteld
Opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse.

contribute /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹɪb.juːt/ /kənˈtɹɪb.(j)ət/ /kənˈtɹɪb.jut/ /ˈkɒn.t(ʃ)ɹɪˌbjuːt/ [kənˈtɹɪb.(j)əɾ] v
bijdragen
(ambitransitive) To give something that is or becomes part of a larger whole.

contribution /ˌkɑntɹɪˈbjuʃən/ /ˌkɒntɹɪˈbjuːʃən/ contributions n
bijdrage contributie
Something given or offered that adds to a larger whole.
bijdrage contributie financiële bijdrage
An amount of money given toward something.
bijdrage bijdragen
The act of contributing.

contributor /-ju-/ /-juː-/ /-jʊ-/ /kənˈtɹɪb.jə.tə/ /kənˈtɹɪb.jə.tɚ/ /ˈkɒn.tɹɪb.juː-/ contributors n
donateur
A benefactor; someone who donates to charity or some cause.

contrite /kənˈtɹaɪt/ /ˈkɑnˌtɹaɪt/ /ˈkɒnˌtɹaɪt/ more contrite most contrite adj
berouwvol berouw met rouwvol
Sincerely penitent or feeling regret or sorrow, especially for one’s own actions.

contrition /kənˈtɹɪʃən/ contritions n
berouw contritie wroeging
The state of being contrite; sincere penitence or remorse.

contrivance /kənˈtɹaɪ.vəns/ contrivances n
vernuft vindingrijkheid
Something overly artful or artificial.

contrive /kənˈtɹaɪv/ v
beramen ontwerpen
To invent, to make devices; to form designs especially by improvisation.
plannen
To project, cast, or set forth, as in a projection of light.

contrived /kənˈtɹaɪvd/ more contrived most contrived adj
bedrieglijk bij de haren getrokken gekunsteld slinks
Unnatural, forced; artificial, or unrealistic.

control /kənˈtɹoʊl/ /kənˈtɹəʊl/ controls n
invloed
beheersing controle
(countable, uncountable) Influence or authority over something.
zelfbeheersing
Restraint or ability to contain one's movements or emotions, or self-control.

control /kənˈtɹoʊl/ /kənˈtɹəʊl/ v
controleren beheersen besturen
(transitive) To exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of.

control freak control freaks n
regelneef
(informal) A person who is excessively controlling and domineering.

control panel /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹoʊl ˈpæn.l̩/ control panels n
bedieningspaneel
A flat, usually vertical surface onto which controls, instruments, and displays are mounted.

control tower control towers n
verkeerstoren controletoren
(aviation) An airport building from which the air traffic control unit monitors and directs the movement of aircraft on and around the airport.

controllable more controllable most controllable adj
beheersbaar
Able to be controlled; subject to regulation or command.

controller /kənˈtɹoʊlɚ/ /kənˈtɹəʊlə/ controllers n
controller
(video games) A hardware device designed to allow the user to play video games.

controversial /ˌkɑn.tɹəˈvɝ.si.əl/ /ˌkɑn.tɹəˈvɝ.sjəl/ /ˌkɑn.tɹəˈvɝ.ʃəl/ /ˌkɒn.tɹəˈvɜː.sjəl/ /ˌkɒn.tɹəˈvɜː.ʃəl/ /ˌkɔn.tɹəˈvɜː.ʃəl/ more controversial most controversial adj
omstreden
Arousing controversy—a debate or discussion of opposing opinions.

controversy /kənˈtɹɒvəsi/ /ˈkɑntɹəˌvɝsi/ /ˈkɒntɹəˌvɜːsi/ controversies n
controverse
A debate or discussion of opposing opinions; (generally) strife.

contumely /ˈkɒntjuːməli/ contumelies n
belediging grof hoon spot taal
Offensive and abusive language or behaviour; scorn, insult.

contusion /kənˈtjuːʒən/ /kənˈtuʒən/ contusions n
kneuzing contusie
(medicine, countable) Synonym of bruise.
(medicine, uncountable) Synonym of bruising.

conundrum /kəˈnʌn.dɹəm/ conundra conundrums n
raadsel hersenbreker
A difficult question or riddle, especially one using a play on words in the answer.
dilemma
A difficult choice or decision that must be made.

conurbation /ˌkɑnɚˈbeɪʃən/ /ˌkɒnəˈbeɪʃən/ conurbations n
agglomeratie stedengroep
A continuous aggregation of built-up urban communities created as a result of urban sprawl.

convalescent /ˌkɒnvəˈlɛsənt/ adj
recuperen
recovering one's health and strength after a period of illness

convecting more convecting most convecting adj
convecterend
That which convects.

convene /kənˈviːn/ /ˈkɒn.viːn/ v
samenkomen
(intransitive) To come together; to meet; to unite.
(intransitive) To come together, as in one body or for a public purpose; to meet; to assemble.
samenkomen samenroepen
(transitive) To cause to assemble; to call together; to convoke.
dagvaarden
(transitive) To summon judicially to meet or appear.

convenience /kənˈvinjəns/ /kənˈviːnɪəns/ conveniences n
wanneer het goed uitkomt
A convenient time.

convenience store convenience stores n
kruidenier buurtwinkel gemakswinkel kruidenierszaak superette
A small retail store, often in a residential area, that carries a limited selection of items such as staples, junk food, and drugstore items, and which is open long hours for the convenience of shoppers.

convenient /kənˈvinjənt/ /kənˈviːniənt/ more convenient most convenient adj
gemakkelijk geschikt gelegen handig
Serving to reduce a difficulty, or accessible with minimum difficulty; expedient.

conveniently /kənˈvinjəntli/ /kənˈviːnɪəntli/ more conveniently most conveniently adv
voor het gemak
In a convenient manner, form, or situation; without difficulty.

convent /ˈkɑn.vɛnt/ /ˈkɒn.vənt/ /ˈkɒn.vɛnt/ convents n
nonnenklooster
(now, _, especially) Synonym of nunnery, a female religious community and its residence.

convention /kənˈvɛn.ʃən/ /ˌkɒnˈvɛn.ʃən/ conventions n
bijeenkomst conventie praktijk
A meeting or gathering.
conventie
A formal deliberative assembly of mandated delegates.
(international law) A treaty or supplement to such.
overeenkomst conventie
A formal agreement, contract, rule, or pact.
conventie praktijk
A practice or procedure widely observed in a group, especially to facilitate social interaction; a custom.

converge /kənˈvɜːd͡ʒ/ v
samenkomen
(intransitive) (said of two or more entities) To approach each other; to get closer and closer.

convergent more convergent most convergent adj
convergent
That converges or focuses; converging

conversation /ˌkɑn.vəɹˈseɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒn.vəˈseɪ.ʃən/ [ˌkʰɑɱ.vɚˈseɪ.ʃn̩] [ˌkʰɒɱ.vəˈseɪ.ʃn̩] conversations n
gesprek conversatie
Expression and exchange of individual ideas through talking with other people; also, a set instance or occasion of such talking. [from 16th c.]

conversation pit conversation pits n
zitkuil

converse /ˈkɑnvɝs/ /ˈkɒnvɜːs/ converses n
tegenovergestelde
The opposite or reverse.

converse /kənˈvɜːs/ /kənˈvɝs/ v
converseren
(formal, intransitive) To talk; to engage in conversation.

conversely /kənˈvɜːsli/ /kənˈvɝsli/ /ˈkɒnvɜːsli/ adv
omgekeerd
(often, conjunctive) With a reversed relationship.

conversion /-ʒ(ə)n/ /kənˈvɜːʃ(ə)n/ /kənˈvɝʒən/ conversions n
bekering omzetting
(law) Under the common law, the tort of the taking of someone's personal property with intent to permanently deprive them of it, or damaging property to the extent that the owner is deprived of the utility of that property, thus making the tortfeasor liable for the entire value of the property.

conversion disorder conversion disorders n
conversiestoornis
(psychiatry, neurology) A condition where the patient has neurological symptoms such as numbness, blindness, paralysis, or fits, but without any neurological explanation; it can be traced back to a psychological trigger.

convert /kənˈvɜːt/ /kənˈvɝt/ /ˈkɑn.vɚt/ /ˈkɒn.vət/ [kʰə̥ɱˈvɜːt] [kʰə̥ɱˈvɝt] [ˈkʰɑɱ.vɚt] [ˈkʰɒɱ.vət] v
converteren
bekeren
(intransitive) To undergo a conversion of religion, faith or belief (see also sense 3).

convertible mark convertible marks n
convertibele mark
The official currency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, abbreviated BAM.

convex /kɑnˈvɛks/ /kɒnˈvɛks/ /kənˈvɛks/ /ˈkɑn.vɛks/ /ˈkɒn.vɛks/ more convex most convex adj
bol convex
Curved or bowed outward like the outside of a bowl, circle, or sphere.

convey /kənˈveɪ/ v
overbrengen
To communicate; to make known; to portray.
overdragen
(legal) To transfer legal rights (to).
(obsolete) To carry or take away secretly; to steal; to thieve.

conveyance /kənˈveɪn̩s/ /kənˈveɪəns/ /ˈkɒnˌveɪn̩s/ conveyances n
overdracht
An act or instance of conveying.
vervoersmiddel
A means of transporting, especially a vehicle.

conveyor belt conveyor belts n
loopband
A continuous flexible band moved by a series of rollers to transport objects or material from one place to another, especially within a factory or mine.

convict /kənˈvɪkt/ /ˈkɑnvɪkt/ /ˈkɒnvɪkt/ convicts n
veroordeelde
(legal) A person convicted of a crime by a judicial body.
strafkolonist
A person deported to a penal colony.

convict /kənˈvɪkt/ /ˈkɑnvɪkt/ /ˈkɒnvɪkt/ v
veroordelen vonnissen
(chiefly, religion) To convince, persuade; to cause (someone) to believe in (something).

conviction /kənˈvɪkʃən/ convictions n
overtuiging
(countable) A firmly held belief.
veroordeling
(countable) A judgement of guilt in a court of law.

convince /kənˈvɪns/ v
overtuigen
To make someone believe, or feel sure about something, especially by using logic, argument or evidence.

convinced /kənˈvɪnst/ more convinced most convinced adj
overtuigd
In a state of believing, especially from evidence but not necessarily.

convocation convocations n
bijeenroeping oproeping
The act of calling or assembling by summons.
bijeenkomst
An assembly or meeting.
convocatie
(ecclesiastical) An assembly of the clergy, by their representatives, to consult on ecclesiastical affairs.

convoluted /-vəʊ-/ /ˈkɑnvəˌlutəd/ /ˈkɒnvəl(j)uːtɪd/ /ˌkɑnvəˈlutəd/ /ˌkɒnvəˈl(j)uːtɪd/ [-ɾəd] more convoluted most convoluted adj
gecompliceerd ingewikkeld
(figuratively) Complex, complicated, or intricate.

convoy /ˈkɒn.vɔɪ/ convoys n
konvooi
(nautical) One or more merchant ships sailing in company to the same general destination under the protection of naval vessels.
A group of vehicles travelling together for safety, especially one with an escort.

convulse /kənˈvʌls/ v
stuiptrekken
(intransitive) To suffer violent involuntary contractions of the muscles, causing one's body to contort.

convulsion /kənˈvʌlʃən/ convulsions n
kramp
(medicine) An intense, paroxysmal, involuntary muscular contraction.

coo /ku/ /kuː/ coos n
koeren roekoe
The murmuring sound made by a dove or pigeon.

coo /ku/ /kuː/ v
koeren roekoeën
(ambitransitive) To make a soft murmuring sound, as a pigeon.

cook /kuːk/ /kʊk/ cooks n
kok kokkin
(cooking) A person who prepares food.

cook /kuːk/ /kʊk/ v
koken
(transitive, or, intransitive) To prepare food for eating by heating it, often combining with other ingredients.
bakken
(intransitive, figuratively) To be uncomfortably hot.

cookbook /ˈkʊkˌbʊk/ cookbooks n
kookboek
A book or an encyclopedia of recipes and cookery tips.

cooked /kʊkt/ more cooked most cooked adj
gekookt
Of food, that has been prepared by cooking.

cookie /ˈkuːki/ /ˈkʊki/ cookies n
koekje
(North America) A small, flat, baked good which is either crisp or soft but firm.

cookie jar cookie jars n
koekjestrommel
A vessel for storing cookies or other food.

cookie-cutter more cookie-cutter most cookie-cutter adj
doorsnee gietvormig modelvormig standaard
(figuratively, often, pejorative) Having a similar appearance or seeming identical; created by some standard or common means, often with the implication that the result is common, boring, or not applicable to all needs.

cooking apple cooking apples n
stoofappel
Any variety of apple primarily used for making pies, crumbles or sauces.

cooking pot cooking pots n
kookpot pan pot soepketel
any vessel (such as a saucepan), with or without a lid, used to cook food

cooking show cooking shows n
kookprogramma

cool /kul/ /kuːl/ cooler coolest adj
fris koel
Of a mildly low temperature.
koel verkoelend verkwikkend
Allowing or suggesting heat relief.
blits
Of a color, in the range of violet to green.
kalm rustig bedaard beheerst blits kil
(of a person) Not showing emotion; calm and in control of oneself.
kil koel lauw onentoesiast
Unenthusiastic, lukewarm, skeptical.
stoer
Calmly audacious.
beheerst cool koelbloedig zelfzeker
(informal) Of a person, knowing what to do and how to behave; behaving with effortless and enviable style and panache; considered popular by others.
aanvaardbaar acceptabel in orde okee patabel
(informal) All right; acceptable.

cool /kul/ /kuːl/ v
koelen verkoelen afkoelen bekoelen
(intransitive, literally) To lose heat, to get colder.
afkoelen bekoelen verkoelen
(intransitive, figuratively) To become less intense, e.g. less amicable or passionate.
afkoelen koelen verkoelen
(transitive, figuratively) To make less intense, e.g. less amicable or passionate.

cool down v
afkoelen bekoelen koelen verfrissen verkillen
To cause (something) to become cooler; to reduce the temperature of.

cool off v
afkoelen
(transitive) To cause to decrease in temperature, activity or temper.

coolant /ˈkuːlənt/ coolants n
koelmiddel koelvloeistof
A medium, usually fluid, used to draw heat from an object.

cooler /ˈkuːl.ə(ɹ)/ coolers n
koelbox
An insulated bin or box used with ice or freezer packs to keep food or beverages cold while picnicking or camping.

coolie /ˈkuːli/ coolies n
koelie
An unskilled Asian worker, usually of Chinese or Indian descent; a labourer; a porter. Coolies were frequently transported to other countries in the 19th and early 20th centuries as indentured labourers.

cooling tower cooling towers n
koeltoren
A large device, in the form of a tower-shaped building, in which warm water is cooled by evaporation caused by circulating currents of air

cooling-off period cooling-off periods n
afkoelingsperiode bedenktijd
A length of time in which the two sides to a purchase agreement, or contract can think things over and cancel with no penalty. This period is often stipulated by national law. In the UK it is currently (2008) 14 days. In many countries it is 10 days.

cooper /ˈkuːpə(ɹ)/ coopers n
kuiper
A craftsman who makes and repairs barrels and similar wooden vessels such as casks, buckets and tubs.

cooperate /koʊˈɒpəɹeɪt/ /kuˈɒpəɹeɪt/ v
samenwerken
(intransitive) To work or act together, especially for a common purpose or benefit.

cooperation /koʊˌɑ.pəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ /kəʊˌɒp.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ cooperations n
samenwerking
(usually, uncountable) The act of cooperating.
coöperatie
Active help from a person, organization, etc., such as an orderly sharing of space or resources.
coöperatie samenwerkingsverband
Association for mutual benefit, such as for purposes of production or purchase.

cooperative more cooperative most cooperative adj
samenwerkend
Ready to work with another person or in a team; ready to cooperate.

cooperative cooperatives n
coöperatie coöperatieve vennootschap
A type of company that is owned partially or wholly by its employees, customers or tenants.

coordinate /koʊˈɔɹdənət/ /koʊˈɔɹdənɪt/ /koʊˈɔɹdəˌneɪt/ /kəʊˈɔːdɪnɪt/ /kəʊˈɔːdɪˌneɪt/ /ˈkwɔːdɪnɪt/ /ˈkwɔːdɪnˌneɪt/ /ˈkɔɹdənɪt/ /ˈkɔɹdəˌneɪt/ coordinates n
coördinaat
(mathematics, cartography, astronomy) A number representing the position of a point along a line, arc, or similar one-dimensional figure.

coordinate /koʊˈɔɹdənət/ /koʊˈɔɹdənɪt/ /koʊˈɔɹdəˌneɪt/ /kəʊˈɔːdɪnɪt/ /kəʊˈɔːdɪˌneɪt/ /ˈkwɔːdɪnɪt/ /ˈkwɔːdɪnˌneɪt/ /ˈkɔɹdənɪt/ /ˈkɔɹdəˌneɪt/ v
coördineren
(ambitransitive) To synchronize (activities).
doen bijeen passen zorgen dat het bijeenpast
(ambitransitive) To match (objects, especially clothes).

coordinate clause coordinate clauses n
hoofdzin
(grammar) A clause that can stand alone syntactically as a complete sentence and contains at least a subject and a verb.

coordinate system coordinate systems n
coördinatenstelsel
(geometry, analysis) A method of representing the position of any individual point in a space of given dimensionality as a tuple of numerical coordinates.

coordinating conjunction coordinating conjunctions n
nevenschikkend voegwoord nevenschikkende conjunctie
(grammar) A conjunction that joins two grammatical elements of the same status or construction. It can join subjects, objects, verbs, nouns, adjectives, phrases, and independent clauses. [from 1875–80]

coot /kuːt/ coots n
koet
Any of various aquatic birds of the genus Fulica that are mainly black with a prominent frontal shield on the forehead.

cop /kɑp/ /kɒp/ /kɔp/ cops n
smeris flik diender juut klabak
(informal) A police officer or prison guard.

cop on /kɒp ɒn/ v
zich gedragen
(Ireland, informal, idiomatic) To stop behaving immaturely; behave, grow up.

cop-out cop-outs n
het laten afweten het terugkrabbelen het zich onttrekken
(slang) Avoidance or inadequate performance of a task or duty; the action of copping out.
smoes
(slang) An excuse made in order to avoid performing a task or duty; a reason offered when someone cops out.
iemand die afhaakt
(slang) A person who cops out.

copacetic /kəʊ.pəˈsɛt.ɪk/ /ˌkoʊ.pəˈsɛt.ɪk/ more copacetic most copacetic adj
extra geniaal ok super zeer tevreden
(US, slang) Fine, excellent, OK, in excellent order.

cope /kəʊp/ copes n
koorkap
(liturgy) A long, loose cloak worn by a priest, deacon, or bishop when presiding over a ceremony other than the Mass.

cope /kəʊp/ v
mee omgaan
(intransitive) To deal effectively with something, especially if difficult.

copernicium /koʊpəɹˈnɪsi.əm/ n
copernicium
The transuranic chemical element (symbol Cn) with atomic number 112.

copier /ˈkɑpiɚ/ /ˈkɒpɪə/ copiers n
kopieerapparaat
A machine that copies graphical material; a duplicator.

copilot copilots n
copiloot tweede piloot
A backup or assistant pilot of an aircraft.

coping copings n
coping
(psychology) The process of managing taxing circumstances, expending effort to solve personal and interpersonal problems, and seeking to master, minimize, reduce or tolerate stress or conflict.

coping strategy coping strategies n
copingstrategie
(psychology) A conscious, subconscious or unconscious thought process or behavior that a person habitually employs in order to cope with a particular type of situation.

copious /ˈkoʊ.pi.əs/ more copious most copious adj
uitgebreid
overvloedig ampel copieus
Vast in quantity or number, profuse, abundant; taking place on a large scale.
bij de vleet
Having an abundant supply.

copper /ˈkɑ.pɚ/ /ˈkɒ.pə/ /ˈkɔ.pə/ more copper most copper adj
koperen
Made of copper.
koperkleurig
Having the reddish-brown colour/color of copper.

copper /ˈkɑ.pɚ/ /ˈkɒ.pə/ /ˈkɔ.pə/ coppers n
koper roodkoper
(uncountable) A reddish-brown, malleable, ductile metallic element with high electrical and thermal conductivity, symbol Cu, and atomic number 29.
smeris wout
(slang, law enforcement) A police officer.
ketel
(UK, AU, dated) A large pot, often used for heating water or washing clothes over a fire. In Australasia at least, it could also be a fixed installation made of copper, with a fire underneath and its own chimney. Generally made redundant by the advent of the washing machine.
koperbruin koperen koperkleur koperrood
(countable, dated) Any of various specialized items that are made of copper, where the use of copper is either traditional or vital to the function of the item.
kopermunt
(countable) A copper coin, typically of a small denomination, such as a penny.

coppersmith coppersmiths n
kopersmid
A person who forges things out of copper.

coppice /ˈkɒpɪs/ coppices n
hakhout
A grove of small growth; a thicket of brushwood; a wood cut at certain times for fuel or other purposes, typically managed to promote growth and ensure a reliable supply of timber. See copse.

copra /ˈkɒ.pɹə/ copras n
kopra
The dried kernel of the coconut, from which coconut oil is extruded.

coproduction coproductions n
coproductie
A production in which two or more people, groups or companies work together.

coprolalia /ˌkɑpɹəˈleɪliə/ coprolalias n
coprolalie
(psychiatry) The uncontrolled use of abusive, obscene or scatological language; especially such behaviour associated with Tourette syndrome.

coprophagy n
coprofagie
The eating of feces.

copse /kɒps/ copses n
bosschage
Any thicket of small trees or shrubs, coppiced or not.

copula /ˈkɑpjələ/ /ˈkɒpjələ/ /ˈkɒpjʊlə/ /ˈkɔpjələ/ copulae copulas n
koppelwerkwoord
(linguistics, grammar) A word, usually a verb, used to link the subject of a sentence with a predicate (usually a subject complement or an adverbial), that unites or associates the subject with the predicate.

copulation /kɒp.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/ copulations n
copulatie
(uncountable) Sexual procreation between a man and a woman or transfer of the sperm from male to female; usually applied to the mating process in nonhuman animals; coitus; coition.

copy /ˈkɑpi/ /ˈkɒpi/ copies n
afschrift kopie
The result of copying; an identical duplicate of an original.
kopie nabootsing namaak
An imitation, sometimes of inferior quality.
kopij
(journalism) The text that is to be typeset.
(marketing, advertising) The output of copywriters, who are employed to write material which encourages consumers to buy goods or services.
(uncountable) The text of newspaper articles.
exemplaar
A printed edition of a book or magazine.

copy /ˈkɑpi/ /ˈkɒpi/ v
kopiëren nabootsen nadoen naäpen
(transitive) To produce an object identical to a given object.
kopiëren
(transitive, computing) To place a copy of an object in memory for later use.
kopiëren nadoen nabootsen naäpen
(transitive) To imitate.
ontvangen
(radio) To receive a transmission successfully.

copy-paste copy-pastes n
copy-pasten kopiëren en plakken
(computing) The action of duplicating (text, an object, etc.) by copying it and later pasting somewhere else.

copycat copycats n
na-aper
(informal, derogatory) One who imitates or plagiarizes others' work. [from late 19th c.]
A criminal who imitates the crimes of another; specifically, a criminal who commits the same crime, especially a highly-publicized one, that has just or recently been committed by someone else.

copyist /ˈkɑpiɪst/ /ˈkɒpiɪst/ copyists n
kopiist
a person who makes manual copies of works such as manuscripts or paintings.

copyright /ˈkɑpiˌɹaɪt/ /ˈkɒpiˌɹaɪt/ copyrights n
auteursrecht
(uncountable) The right by law to be the entity which determines who may publish, copy and distribute a piece of writing, music, picture or other work of authorship.

copyright /ˈkɑpiˌɹaɪt/ /ˈkɒpiˌɹaɪt/ v
onder auteursrecht plaatsen
(transitive, or, intransitive) To obtain or secure a copyright for some literary or other artistic work.

copywrite v
copywriten tekstschrijven
(rare) To write the copy (or text) of an advertisement; to have a job as a copywriter.

copywriter /ˈkɑːpiˌɹaɪɾɚ/ /ˈkɒpiˌɹaɪtə/ copywriters n
copywriter tekstschrijfster tekstschrijver
(marketing, advertising) A person who writes advertising copy (the text used in advertisements).

coquettish more coquettish most coquettish adj
behaagziek koket flirterig
Of or relating to a young, flirtatious girl.

coquina /koʊˈkiː.nə/ /kɑˈkiː.nə/ /kɒˈkiː.nə/ coquinas n
coquina
(uncountable, geology) A soft form of limestone made of fragments of shells, sometimes used as a building or road paving material. [from mid 19th c.]

cor anglais /ˌkɔɹ ɔŋˈɡleɪ/ /ˌkɔːɹ ˈɒŋɡleɪ/ cors anglais n
Engelse hoorn althobo
(musical instruments) A double-reed woodwind instrument in the oboe family that is pitched in F, one-fifth lower than the oboe and is consequently approximately one-third longer than the oboe.

coral /ˈkɒɹəl/ /ˈkɔɚɹəl/ /ˈkɔɹəl/ adj
koraal-
Made of coral.
koraalrood koraalrode
Having the orange-pink colour of coral.

coral /ˈkɒɹəl/ /ˈkɔɚɹəl/ /ˈkɔɹəl/ corals n
koraal
(countable) Any of many species of marine invertebrates in the class Anthozoa, most of which build hard calcium carbonate skeletons and form colonies, or a colony belonging to one of those species.
(uncountable) A hard substance made of the skeletons of these organisms.
koraalrood
(countable) A somewhat yellowish orange-pink colour; the colour of red coral (Corallium rubrum) of the Mediterranean Sea, commonly used as an ornament or gem.

coral island coral islands n
koraaleiland
A type of island formed from coral detritus and associated organic material.

coral snake coral snakes n
koraalslang
About 16 species of Old World coral snakes in three genera (Calliophis, Hemibungarus, Sinomicrurus), some banded.
Any of various venomous snakes of six genera in family Elapidae, many displaying distinctive color bands.

coralline more coralline most coralline adj
koraal koralen

cord /kɔɹd/ /kɔːd/ cords n
touw koord zeel
(countable) A long, thin, flexible length of twisted yarns (strands) of fiber (a rope, for example).
kabel
A small flexible electrical conductor composed of wires insulated separately or in bundles and assembled together usually with an outer cover; the electrical cord of a lamp, sweeper ((US) vacuum cleaner), or other appliance.

cordial /ˈkɔɹ.di.əl/ /ˈkɔɹ.djəl/ /ˈkɔɹ.d͡ʒəl/ /ˈkɔː.di.əl/ /ˈkɔː.dʒəl/ cordials n
limo limonade ranja
(UK, AU, NZ) A concentrated non-carbonated soft drink which is diluted with water before drinking.

cordially /ˈkɔɹd͡ʒəli/ /ˈkɔːdɪəli/ more cordially most cordially adv
hartelijk
In a cordial, warm or friendly manner.

cordierite cordierites n
cordieriet
(mineral) A magnesium iron aluminium cyclosilicate.

cordon sanitaire /ˌkɔːdɒn sanɪˈtɛː/ cordons sanitaires n
cordon sanitaire
(public health) A barrier (physical or administrative) to prevent the spread of disease.
(by extension) Any barrier to the spread of anything deemed undesirable.

corduroy /ˈkɔɹdəɹɔɪ/ /ˈkɔːdəɹɔɪ/ /ˈkɔːdɹɔɪ/ corduroys n
ribfluweel
A heavy fabric, usually made of cotton, with vertical ribs.

core /ko(ː)ɹ/ /koə/ /koɹ/ /kɔː/ [kʰo̞ɹ] cores n
kern
The center or inner part of a space or area.
A technical term for classification of things denoting those parts of a category that are most easily or most likely understood as within it.
klokhuis
The central part of a fruit, containing the kernels or seeds.
kern binnenste
The most important part of a thing or aggregate of things wherever located and whether of any determinate location at all; the essence.
kern klokhuis binnenste
(engineering, manufacturing) The portion of a mold that creates a cavity or impression within the part (casting or molded part) or that makes a hole in or through the part.

core business n
kernactiviteit

core competency core competencies n
kerncompetentie
(management) An important special capability or expertise, especially that of a business affording it sustainable competitive advantage.

coreopsis coreopses coreopsises n
coreopsis meisjesogen
Any of several composite herbs, of genus Coreopsis, typically with bright yellow flowers.

corgi /ˈkɔɹɡi/ /ˈkɔɹɡun/ /ˈkɔːɡi/ /ˈkɔːɡuːn/ corgies corgis corgwn n
corgi
Short for Welsh corgi (“a type of herding dog originating from Wales, having a small body, short legs, and fox-like features such as large ears; two separate breeds are recognized: the Cardigan Welsh Corgi and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi”).

coriaceous more coriaceous most coriaceous adj
leerachtig
(botany) Resembling leather; leathery.

coriander /ˈkɔɹiˌændɚ/ /ˌkɒɹiˈændə/ /ˌkɔɹiˈændɚ/ corianders n
koriander ketoembar wantsenkruid
(UK) The annual herb Coriandrum sativum, used in many cuisines.

cork /kɔɹk/ /kɔːk/ corks n
kurk kurken kurkschors
The phellem of the cork oak, used for making bottle stoppers, flotation devices, and insulation material.
kurk stop stopsel
A bottle stopper made from this or any other material.
dobber
An angling float, also traditionally made of oak cork.

cork oak cork oaks n
kurkeik
A type of evergreen oak tree, Quercus suber, native to southwest Europe and northwest Africa.

corkscrew /ˈkɔɹk.skɹu/ /ˈkɔːk.skɹuː/ corkscrews n
kurkentrekker
An implement for opening bottles that are sealed by a cork. Sometimes specifically such an implement that includes a screw-shaped part, or worm.

cormorant /ˈkɑm(ə)ɹənt/ /ˈkɔɹməɹənt/ /ˈkɔːməɹənt/ cormorants n
aalscholver schollevaar scholver waterraaf
Any of various medium-large black seabirds of the family Phalacrocoracidae which dive into water for fish and other aquatic animals, found throughout the world except for islands in the centre of the Pacific Ocean; specifically, the great cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo).

corn /kɔɹn/ /kɔːn/ corns n
graan koren
(Commonwealth English, but not Canada, Australia, or New Zealand, uncountable) Any cereal plant (or its grain) that is the main crop or staple of a country or region.
A grain or seed, especially of a cereal crop.
eelt eksteroog
A type of callus, usually on the feet or hands.

corn bunting corn buntings n
grauwe gors
A passerine bird (Emberiza calandra, syn. Emberiza miliaria, Milaria calandra) whose male and female plumages are (untypically for buntings) similar.

corn on the cob corns on the cob n
maiskolf maïskolf
Cooked ears of corn (maize, specifically sweet corn).

corn salad n
veldsla
Any of the small plants in genus Valerianella, used in salads and as a herb, especially Valerianella locusta.

corn smut corn smuts n
builenbrand maisbrand
A fungus that affects corn (maize), taxonomic name Ustilago maydis, which induces tumors in the plant, known to be eaten as a delicacy.

corn snake corn snakes n
korenslang
A species of rat snake, Pantherophis guttatus guttatus (syn. Elaphe guttata guttata.

corncrake /ˈkɔrnˌkreɪk/ /ˈkɔːnkreɪk/ corncrakes n
kwartelkoning
A bird of the rail family, Crex crex, that breeds in meadows and arable farmland across Europe and western Asia, migrating to Africa in winter.

cornel cornels n
kornoelje
Any tree or shrub of the dogwood subgenera, Cornus subg. Arctocrania (syn. Cornus subg. Chamaepericlymenum) or Cornus subg. Cornus, especially Cornus mas, the European cornel.
kornoeljebes
The cherry-like fruit of such plants, certain of which are edible.

corner /ˈkɔɹnɚ/ /ˈkɔːnə(ɹ)/ corners n
hoek
An intersection of two streets; any of the four outer points off the street at that intersection.
The space in the angle between converging lines or walls which meet in a point.

corner boy corner boys n
straatjongen
(Ireland, US) A young man who hangs around on street corners.

corner flag corner flags n
hoekvlag
(sports) Each of the flags that denotes the corner of the field of play.

corner kick corner kicks n
hoekschop
(soccer) A kick awarded to the attacking team when the ball leaves the field of play by wholly crossing the goal line without a goal having been scored, having last touched a player from the defending team. For the kick, the ball is placed within the corner arc closest to where it went out of play.

corner time corner times n
in de hoek staan
(education) A punishment consisting of a period of time for which the culprit (usually a misbehaving child) must stand still in a corner, facing the wall.

cornerstone cornerstones n
hoeksteen steunpilaar
A stone forming the base at the corner of a building.
hoeksteen
Such a stone used ceremonially, often inscribed with the architect's and owner's names, dates and other details.

cornet /kɔɹˈnɛt/ /ˈkɔːnɪt/ cornets n
kornet
A musical instrument of the brass family, slightly smaller than a trumpet, usually in the musical key of B-flat.
puntzak
A piece of paper twisted to be used as a container.

cornett /kɔɹˈnɛt/ /kɔːˈnɛt/ /ˈkɔːnɪt/ cornetts n
cornetto zink
(musical instruments) An early horn wind instrument used in European music of the medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque periods. Not to be confused with later brass instrument.

cornflower /ˈkɔɹnˌflaʊ.ɚ/ adj
korenbloemblauw
Of a blue colour, as that of the cornflower; cornflower blue.

cornflower /ˈkɔɹnˌflaʊ.ɚ/ cornflowers n
korenbloem blauwbol bol echte korenbloem
A small annual plant in the family Asteraceae, Centaurea cyanus, usually with bushy blue flowers which grows natively in European cornfields (i.e. wheatfields).
korenbloemblauw
A color, cornflower blue.

cornice cornices n
kroonlijst deklijst
(architectural element) A horizontal architectural element of a building, projecting forward from the main walls, originally used as a means of directing rainwater away from the building's walls.

cornucopia /ˌkɔɹ.njəˈkoʊ.pi.ə/ /ˌkɔɹ.nəˈkoʊ.pi.ə/ /ˌkɔː.njəˈkəʊ.pi.ə/ cornucopiae cornucopias cornucopiæ n
hoorn des overvloeds
(Greek mythology) A goat's horn endlessly overflowing with fruit, flowers and grain; or full of whatever its owner wanted: or, an image of a such a horn, either in two or three dimensions.

corny /ˈkɔɹni/ /ˈkɔːni/ cornier corniest adj
afgezaagd melig oubollig sentimenteel
Hackneyed or excessively sentimental.

corolla /kəˈɹoʊlə/ /kəˈɹɑlə/ /kəˈɹɒlə/ /kəˈɹəʊlə/ corollae corollas corollæ n
bloemkroon kroon
(botany) An outermost-but-one whorl of a flower, composed of petals, when it is not the same in appearance as the outermost whorl (the calyx); it usually comprises the petal, which may be fused.

corollary /kɒˈɹɒləɹi/ /kɔˈɹoʊˌlɛɹi/ /ˈkɒɹələɹi/ /ˈkɔɹəˌlɛɹi/ corollaries n
gevolg gevolgtrekking uitvloeisel
(mathematics, logic) A proposition which follows easily from the proof of another proposition.

corona /kəˈɹoʊ.nə/ /kəˈɹəʊ.nə/ coronas n
corona
(informal, also, attributively) A disease caused by a coronavirus, especially COVID-19.

coronal /kəˈɹoʊnəl/ /kəˈɹəʊnəl/ /ˈkɑɹənəl/ /ˈkɒɹənəl/ /ˈkɔɹənəl/ more coronal most coronal adj
coronaal
(phonetics) Relating to a sound made with the tip or blade of the tongue.

coronal /kəˈɹoʊnəl/ /kəˈɹəʊnəl/ /ˈkɑɹənəl/ /ˈkɒɹənəl/ /ˈkɔɹənəl/ coronals n
coronaal
(phonetics) A consonant produced with the tip or blade of the tongue.

coronary /ˈkɒɹən(ə)ɹi/ /ˈkɔɹənɛɹi/ more coronary most coronary adj
coronair
(anatomy) Encircling something (like a crown), especially with regard to the arteries or veins of the heart.

coronary artery coronary arteries n
kransslagader
(anatomy, cardiology) An artery arising from aorta.

coronation /kɒɹəˈneɪʃn̩/ /ˌkɑ-/ /ˌkɔɹəˈneɪʃ(ə)n/ coronations n
kroning
(specifically, also, attributively) An act or the ceremony of formally investing a sovereign or the sovereign's consort with a crown and other insignia of royalty, on or shortly after their accession to the sovereignty.

coronavirus /kəˈɹoʊnəˌvaɪɹəs/ /kəˈɹəʊnəˌvaɪɹəs/ coronaviruses n
coronavirus
(virology) A member of the family Coronaviridaews, comprising viruses which infect animals and human beings, and the genome of which consists of a single strand of RNA. [from 1968]

coroner /ˈkɑɹ.ə.nɚ/ /ˈkɒ.ɹə.nə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɔɹ.ə.nɚ/ /ˈkɹaʊnə(ɹ)/ coroners n
lijkschouwer patholoog-anatoom
(Commonwealth, Japan, legal) A public official who presides over an inquest into unnatural deaths, and who may have (or historically had) additional powers such as investigating cases of treasure trove.

corporal /ˈkoɹ.pɚ.əl/ /ˈkoɹ.pɹəl/ /ˈkɔː.pɜ.ɹəl/ /ˈkɔː.pɹəl/ corporals n
korporaal
(military) A non-commissioned officer army rank with NATO code OR-4. The rank below a sergeant but above a lance corporal and private.
corporale
(ecclesiastical) The white linen cloth on which the elements of the Eucharist are placed; a communion cloth.

corporal punishment /ˌkɔː.pəɹ.əl ˈpʌn.ɪʃ.mənt/ corporal punishments n
lijfstraf
A form of punishment achieved by inflicting blows to the offender's body.

corporate /ˈkɔɹ.pəɹ.eɪt/ /ˈkɔɹ.pəɹ.ət/ /ˈkɔɹ.pɹət/ /ˈkɔː.pə.ɹeɪt/ /ˈkɔː.pə.ɹət/ /ˈkɔː.pɹət/ more corporate most corporate adj
bedrijfs-
Of or relating to a corporation.

corporatespeak n
kantoortaal
(informal, derogatory) The jargon used within business and corporations.

corporation /ˈkɔːpəˈɹeɪʃən/ /ˌkɔɹpəˈɹeɪʃən/ corporations n
naamloze vennootschap corporatie
A body corporate, created by law or under authority of law, having a continuous existence independent of the existences of its members, and powers and liabilities distinct from those of its members.

corps /ko(ː)ɹ/ /ko(ː)ɹz/ /koə/ /koəz/ /koɹ/ /koɹz/ /kɔː/ /kɔːz/ [kʰo̞ɹ] [kʰo̞ɹz] corps n
korps
(military) A battlefield formation composed of two or more divisions.

corpse /koɹps/ /koːps/ /kɔːps/ /kɔːɹps/ [kʰo̞ɹps] n
lijk kadaver kreng
A dead body.

corpsman /ˈkɔː(ɹ)mən/ /ˈkɔː(ɹ)zmən/ corpsmen n
hospik
(deprecated, US, military) An enlisted person in the U.S. Army who works as a field medic.

corpus /ˈkɔɹpəs/ /ˈkɔːpəs/ corpi corpora corpuses corpusses n
corpus
(specifically, linguistics) Such a collection in form of an electronic database used for linguistic analyses.

corpus callosum corpora callosa n
hersenbalk corpus callosum
(neuroanatomy) In mammals, a broad band of nerve fibres that connects the left and right hemispheres of the brain.

correct /kəˈɹɛkt/ more correct most correct adj
correct juist
Free from error; true; accurate; astute.
correct goedgemanierd welgemanierd welopgevoed
With good manners; well behaved; conforming with accepted standards of behaviour.

correct /kəˈɹɛkt/ v
corrigeren verbeteren
(transitive) To make something that was wrong become right; to remove error from.

correction /kəˈɹɛkʃən/ corrections n
correctie verbetering
The act of correcting.
A substitution for an error or mistake.

correction fluid correction fluids n
tipex
A white, opaque fluid, applied to paper to mask textual errors; used especially to mask errors in typing so that corrections may be overtyped.

corrective rape corrective rapes n
correctieve verkrachting corrigerende verkrachting
The act of raping someone because of their perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in an attempt to force the person to be heterosexual or to enforce gender stereotypes.

correctly /kəˈɹɛk(t)li/ more correctly most correctly adv
correct juist goed
In a correct manner.

correctness correctnesses n
juistheid correctheid
freedom from error

correlate /ˈkɑɹəleɪt/ /ˈkɑɹələt/ /ˈkɒɹəleɪt/ /ˈkɒɹələt/ /ˈkɔɹəleɪt/ /ˈkɔɹələt/ v
correleren
(intransitive) To be related by a correlation; to be correlated.

correlation /ˌkɑ.ɹəˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒɹ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɔɹ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/ correlations n
correlatie
A reciprocal, parallel or complementary relationship between two or more comparable objects.
(statistics) One of the several measures of the linear statistical relationship between two random variables, indicating both the strength and direction of the relationship.

correlation coefficient correlation coefficients n
correlatiecoëfficiënt
(statistics) Any of the several measures indicating the strength and direction of a linear relationship between two random variables.

correspond /ˌkɑɹəˈspɑnd/ /ˌkɒɹəˈspɒnd/ /ˌkɔɹəˈspɑnd/ v
corresponderen
(intransitive, constructed with to) To be equivalent or similar in character, quantity, quality, origin, structure, function etc.
(intransitive, constructed with with) to exchange messages, especially by postal letter, over a period of time.

correspondence /ˌkɑ.ɹəˈspɑn.dəns/ /ˌkɒɹ.əˈspɒn.dəns/ /ˌkɒɹ.ɪˈspɒn.dəns/ /ˌkɔɹ.əˈspɑn.dəns/ correspondences n
briefwisseling correspondentie
(uncountable) Reciprocal exchange of civilities, especially conversation between persons by means of letters.
correspondentie
(countable, or, uncountable) Postal or other written communications.

correspondent /ˌkɒɹ.ɪˈspɒn.dənt/ /ˌkɔɹ.ɪˈspɑn.dənt/ /ˌkɔɹ.ɪˈspɔn.dənt/ more correspondent most correspondent adj
overeenkomend overeenstemmend
(with to or with) Conforming; obedient.

correspondent /ˌkɒɹ.ɪˈspɒn.dənt/ /ˌkɔɹ.ɪˈspɑn.dənt/ /ˌkɔɹ.ɪˈspɔn.dənt/ correspondents n
correspondent
Someone who or something which corresponds.
A journalist who sends reports back to a newspaper or radio or television station from a distant or overseas location.

corresponding /ˌkɑɹəˈspɑndɪŋ/ /ˌkɒɹəˈspɒndɪŋ/ /ˌkɔɹəˈspɑndɪŋ/ more corresponding most corresponding adj
overeenkomstig corresponderend
that have a similar relationship

corridor /-də/ /ˈkɒɹɪdɔː/ /ˈkɔɹədɚ/ /ˈkɔɹəˌdɔɹ/ corridors n
gang corridor hal
A narrow hall or passage with rooms leading off it, as in a building or in a railway carriage.
corridor
A restricted tract of land that allows passage between two places.
corridor luchtweg
Airspace restricted for the passage of aircraft.

corrigendum /ˌkɒɹ.ɪˈdʒɛn.dəm/ /ˌkɒɹ.ɪˈɡɛn.dəm/ /ˌkɔɹ.ɪˈd͡ʒɛn.dəm/ /ˌkɔɹ.ɪˈɡɛn.dəm/ corrigenda n
erratum
An error that is to be corrected in a printed work after publication.

corroborate /kəˈɹɑbəɹeɪ̯t/ /kəˈɹɒbəɹeɪ̯t/ v
onderbouwen
(transitive) To confirm or support something with additional evidence; to attest or vouch for.

corroboration corroborations n
bekrachtiging
The act of corroborating, strengthening, or confirming; addition of strength; confirmation

corrode /kəˈɹoʊd/ /kəˈɹəʊd/ [kəˈɹoʊ̯d] [kɚˈ(ɹ)oʊ̯d] v
aanvreten corroderen inbijten roesten uitbijten uithollen
(transitive) To consume; to wear away; to prey upon; to impair.
corroderen
(intransitive) To have corrosive action; to be subject to corrosion.

corrosive /kəˈɹəʊsɪv/ more corrosive most corrosive adj
corrosief
Eating away; having the power of gradually wearing, hanging, or destroying the texture or substance of a body; as the corrosive action of an acid.

corrosive sublimate n
sublimaat
(inorganic compound, obsolete) mercuric chloride

corrugate /ˈkɒrʊɡeɪt/ v
rimpelen
(of the skin) To wrinkle.
plooien
To fold into parallel folds, grooves or ridges.

corrupt /kəˈɹʌpt/ more corrupt most corrupt adj
corrupt verdorven
In a depraved state; debased; perverted; morally degenerate; weak in morals.

corrupt /kəˈɹʌpt/ v
verderven verworden
(transitive) To make corrupt; to change from good to bad; to draw away from the right path; to deprave; to pervert.

corruptible more corruptible most corruptible adj
omkoopbaar veil
(of a person) bribable, that can be bought

corruption /kəˈɹʌpʃən/ corruptions n
corruptie
The act of corrupting or of impairing integrity, virtue, or moral principle; the state of being corrupted or debased; loss of purity or integrity.
Unethical administrative or executive practices (in government or business), including bribery (offering or receiving bribes), conflicts of interest, nepotism, and so on.

corsac fox corsac foxes n
steppevos
a medium-sized Asiatic fox, of species Vulpes corsac.

corset /ˈkɔː(ɹ).sɪt/ corsets n
korset
A woman's foundation garment, reinforced with stays, that supports the waistline, hips and bust.

corundum /kəˈɹʌn.dəm/ corundums n
korund
(mineral) An extremely hard mineral, a form of aluminum oxide with the chemical formula Al2O3, that occurs in the form of the gemstones sapphire and ruby; it is used as an abrasive.

corvette /kɔːɹ.ˈvɛt/ corvettes n
korvet
(nautical) In a modern navy, a lightly armed and armoured blue water warship, smaller than a frigate, capable of transoceanic duty.

corvid /ˈkɔɹvɪd/ corvids n
kraaiachtige
A member of the bird family Corvidae, including crows, ravens, jays, choughs, treepies etc.

corymb /ˈkɒɹɪmb/ corymbs n
tuil
(botany) A cluster of flowers with a flat or convex top.

coryphaeus coryphaei coryphaeuses n
coryfee
(Ancient Greece, drama, historical) The conductor or leader of the chorus of a drama.

coryphée /-ɹə-/ /kɑɹɪˈfeɪ/ /kɒɹɪˈfeɪ/ coryphées n
coryfee
(ballet) A ballet dancer ranking above a member of the corps de ballet and below a soloist.

coscoroba coscorobas n
coscorobazwaan
A bird of the genus Coscoroba, the only swan not belonging to Cygnus.

cosine /ˈkoʊ.saɪn/ /ˈkəʉ.sɑɪn/ /ˈkəʊ.saɪn/ cosines n
cosinus
(trigonometry) In a right triangle, the ratio of the length of the side adjacent to an acute angle to the length of the hypotenuse. Symbol: cos

cosmetologist cosmetologists n
schoonheidsspecialist schoonheidsspecialiste
A person who advises people (normally women) on cosmetics and other beauty treatments; a beautician.

cosmic /ˈkɒz.mɪk/ more cosmic most cosmic adj
kosmisch ruim
Of or from or pertaining to the cosmos or universe.

cosmic ray cosmic rays n
kosmische straling
(astronomy) An energetic particle originating outside our solar system.
(astronomy) Cosmic radiation: a stream of cosmic rays.

cosmodrome cosmodromes n
ruimtehaven
A site for launching spacecraft, usually in reference to such Soviet or Russian built sites as the Baikonur, Kazakhstan and Plesetsk, Russia cosmodromes.

cosmogony /kɑzˈmɑ.ɡə.ni/ /kɒzˈmɒɡ.ə.ni/ /kɔzˈmɔɡ.ə.ni/ cosmogonies n
kosmogonie
The study of the origin, and sometimes the development, of the universe or the solar system, in astrophysics, religion, and other fields.

cosmological adj
kosmologisch
Of or pertaining to cosmology, or to the overall structure of the universe

cosmology cosmologies n
kosmologie ruimtekunde
The study of the physical universe, its structure, dynamics, origin and evolution, and fate.
A metaphysical study into the origin and nature of the universe.

cosmonaut /ˈkɒzməˌnɔːt/ cosmonauts n
kosmonaut
An astronaut, especially a Russian or Soviet one.

cosmopolis /kɒzˈmɒ.pɒ.lɪs/ cosmopoleis cosmopolises n
kosmopolis
An important city, such as a capital city, inhabited by people from a diverse range of cultural backgrounds.

cosmopolite /kɑzˈmɑ.pəˌlaɪt/ cosmopolites n
kosmopoliet wereldburger
One who is at home in every place; a citizen of the world; a cosmopolitan person.

cosmos /ˈkɑz.moʊs/ /ˈkɒz.mɒs/ cosmoi cosmoses n
heelal kosmos wereldal
The universe.

cosplay /ˈkɑs.pleɪ/ /ˈkɑz.pleɪ/ /ˈkɒs.pleɪ/ /ˈkɒz.pleɪ/ /ˌkoʊˈspleɪ/ cosplays n
cosplay
(uncountable) The art or practice of costuming oneself as a (usually fictional) character.

cosplayer cosplayers n
cosplayer
One who takes part in cosplay.

cosset /ˈkɒsɪt/ v
vertroetelen verwennen
(transitive) To treat like a pet; to overly indulge. [from 1650s]

cost /ˈkɑst/ /ˈkɒst/ /ˈkɔst/ costs n
kost
Amount of money, time, etc. that is required or used.

cost /ˈkɑst/ /ˈkɒst/ /ˈkɔst/ v
kosten
(transitive, ditransitive) To incur a charge of; to require payment of a (specified) price.

cost center cost centers n
kostencentrum

cost of living costs of living n
kosten van levensonderhoud kosten voor levensonderhoud levensduurte
The average cost of a standard set of basic necessities of life, especially of food, shelter and clothing.

cost-benefit analysis cost-benefit analyses n
kosten-batenanalyse
(finance, economics) A methodology to help appraise or assess the case for a project or proposal, by estimating the net cost or benefit of the project of proposal.

costly /ˈkɒst.li/ costlier costliest adj
duur kostbaar prijzig
Of high cost; expensive.

costume /kɑsˈt(j)um/ /kɑsˈt͡ʃum/ /ˈkɑs.təm/ /ˈkɑs.tʊm/ /ˈkɑsˌt(j)um/ /ˈkɑsˌt͡ʃum/ /ˈkɒs.tjuːm/ /ˈkɒs.t͡ʃuːm/ costumes n
klederdracht kostuum
A style of dress, including garments, accessories and hairstyle, especially as characteristic of a particular country, period or people.
A set of clothes appropriate for a particular occasion or season.
kostuum vermomming
An outfit or a disguise worn as fancy dress etc.

costume /kɑsˈt(j)um/ /kɑsˈt͡ʃum/ /ˈkɑs.təm/ /ˈkɑs.tʊm/ /ˈkɑsˌt(j)um/ /ˈkɑsˌt͡ʃum/ /ˈkɒs.tjuːm/ /ˈkɒs.t͡ʃuːm/ v
aankleden uitdossen
To dress or adorn with a costume or appropriate garb.

costume drama costume dramas n
kostuumfilm

cosy /ˈkoʊzi/ /ˈkəʊzi/ cosier cosiest adj
gezellig gezellige knus knusse
Affording comfort and warmth; snug; social.

cot /kɑt/ /kɒt/ [Kɒʔ] [Kɔt] [Kɔʔ] [kɔt] [kɔʈ] [kʰat̚] [kʰaʔ] [kʰɑt̚] [kʰɑʔ] [kʰɒʔ(t)] [kʰɒːt̚] [kʰɔt] [kʰɔʔ] cots n
kinderbed ledikantje wieg
(UK, Australia, New Zealand) A bed for infants or small children, with high, often slatted, often moveable sides.

cotillion /koʊtɪlˈjɑ̃/ /kətɪlˈjɑ̃/ /kətɪlˈjɒ̃/ /kəʊtɪlˈjɒ̃/ cotillions n
cotillon
(dance) A bold dance performed in groups of eight where women lift their skirts to display their ankles. [from 1766]

cottage cheese cottage cheeses n
cottage cheese huttenkaas hüttenkäse
A cheese curd product with a mild flavor that is drained but not pressed so some whey remains.

cotter cotters n
keuterboer
(historical) A peasant who performed labour in exchange for the right to live in a cottage.

cotton /ˈkɑt.ən/ /ˈkɒt.ən/ [ˈkɑʔn̩] adj
katoenen
Made of cotton.

cotton /ˈkɑt.ən/ /ˈkɒt.ən/ [ˈkɑʔn̩] cottons n
katoen katoenplant
Gossypium, a genus of plant used as a source of cotton fiber.
Any plant that encases its seed in a thin fiber that is harvested and used as a fabric or cloth.
katoen
Any fiber similar in appearance and use to Gossypium fiber.

cotton pygmy goose cotton pygmy geese n
coromandeleend
Nettapus coromandelianus, a small perching duck.

cotton swab cotton swabs n
wattenstaafje
A small wad of cotton wrapped around the end of a small rod, made of wood, rolled paper, or plastic. The most common uses for cotton swabs include aural hygiene and cosmetics application.

cotton wool /ˈkɒtən wʊl/ cotton wools n
katoenvezels
(US) Raw fibers of cotton before being processed.
watten katoenwatten
(UK) Soft, absorbent cotton for medical or cosmetic use, protective padding, etc.

cottontail /ˈkɑt.n̩teɪl/ /ˈkɒt.n̩teɪl/ cottontails n
Floridakonijn
A rabbit of any of various species in genus Sylvilagus.

cotyledon /ˌkɑt.əˈliː.dən/ /ˌkɒt.ɪˈliː.dən/ cotyledons n
zaadlob
(botany) The leaf of the embryo of a seed-bearing plant; after germination it becomes the first leaves of the seedling.

coua couas n
coua
A terrestrial bird of the genus Coua, in the cuckoo family.

coucal coucals n
spoorkoekoek
Any bird of the genus Centropus in the cuckoo family Cuculidae.

couch /kaʊt͡ʃ/ couches n
sofa bank
(North America, Australia, Ireland) An item of furniture, often upholstered, for the comfortable seating of more than one person; a sofa.

couch grass /ˈkaʊt͡ʃˌɡɹæs/ /ˈkuːt͡ʃɡɹɑːs/ n
kweek
A species of grass, Elymus repens, usually considered a weed.

couch potato couch potatoes n
bankhanger
(idiom) A person who spends a lot of time sitting or lying down, often watching television, eating snacks or drinking alcohol. [from 1976]

cougar /ˈkuɡɚ/ /ˈkuːɡɑː/ /ˈkuːɡə/ [ˈkʰuɡɚ] [ˈkʰuːɡə] cougars n
poema bergleeuw
Puma concolor, a wild feline native to the Americas.

cough /kɑf/ /kɒf/ /kɔf/ /kɔːf/ coughs n
hoest kuch
A sudden, often involuntary expulsion of air from the lungs through the glottis (causing a short, explosive sound), and out through the mouth.
hoest
A bout of repeated coughing (verb sense 2.1); also, a medical condition that causes one to cough.

cough /kɑf/ /kɒf/ /kɔf/ /kɔːf/ v
hoesten kuchen
Sometimes followed by up: to force (something) out of the lungs or throat by pushing air from the lungs through the glottis (causing a short, explosive sound), and out through the mouth.

could I see the menu, please phraseologicalUnit
mag ik het menu, alstublieft
Said in a restaurant, to ask for the menu.

coulomb /ˈku.loʊm/ /ˈku.lɑm/ /ˈkuː.lɒm/ coulombs n
coulomb
In the International System of Units, the derived unit of electric charge; the amount of electric charge carried by a current of 1 ampere flowing for 1 second. Symbol: C

council /ˈkaʊn.səl/ councils n
raad
A committee that leads or governs (e.g. city council, student council).

counseling counselings n
counseling
Assistance (especially from a professional) in the resolution of personal difficulties.

count /kaʊnt/ counts n
telling
The act of counting or tallying a quantity.
graaf
The male ruler of a county.
aftelling telling
The result of a tally that reveals the number of items in a set; a quantity counted.

count /kaʊnt/ v
tellen
(intransitive) To amount to, to number in total.

count down v
aftellen

count noun count nouns n
telbaar substantief telbaar zelfstandig naamwoord
A noun which refers to something that can be counted. Examples: house, car, bush, point.

count on v
op rekenen
(transitive) To rely on, trust, or expect.

countable /ˈkaʊntəbəl/ [ˈkʰãʊ̯̃n(ɾ)əbɫ̩] adj
telbaar telbare
Capable of being counted; having a quantity.
(grammar, of a noun) Freely usable with the indefinite article and with numbers, and therefore having a plural form.
aftelbaar
(mathematics, of a set) finite or countably infinite; having a one-to-one correspondence (bijection) with a subset of the natural numbers.

countdown /ˈkaʊntˌdaʊn/ countdowns n
aftellen aftelling
A count backward in fixed units to the time of some event, especially the launch of a space vehicle.
aftelling
The acts of preparation carried out during this period.

countenance /ˈkaʊn.tə.nəns/ /ˈkaʊnt.nəns/ [kæũ̯n.tɪ̆.nəns] countenances n
gelaatsuitdrukking verschijning
Appearance, especially the features and expression of the face.
Calm facial expression, composure, self-control.

countenance /ˈkaʊn.tə.nəns/ /ˈkaʊnt.nəns/ [kæũ̯n.tɪ̆.nəns] v
dulden gedogen
(transitive) To tolerate, support, sanction, patronise or approve of something.

counter /ˈkaʊn.tə/ /ˈkaʊn.tɚ/ [ˈkaʊ.ɾ̃ɚ] [ˈkʰaʊ̯.nɚ] [ˈkʰaʊ̯.ɾ̃ɚ] counters n
toonbank balie
A table or board on which money is counted and over which business is transacted
aanrecht
In a kitchen, a surface, often built into the wall and above a cabinet, designed to be used for food preparation.

counter-attack counter-attacks n
tegenaanval
An attack made in response to an attack by the opponents

counter-offensive counter-offensives n
tegenoffensief
An attack made in response to a previous offensive, and intended to stop it.

counteract /ˈkaʊntəɹˌækt/ /ˌkaʊntəɹˈækt/ v
tegengaan
To deliberately act in opposition to, to thwart or frustrate

counterargument counterarguments n
tegenargument
An argument that is opposed to another argument.

counterbalance /ˌkaʊntəˈbæləns/ /ˌkaʊntɚˈbæləns/ counterbalances n
tegenwicht
(literally) A weight that is put in opposition to an equal weight so it keeps that in balance.
gelijke kracht tegenkracht
(figuratively) A force or influence that balances, checks or limits an opposite one.

counterbalance /ˌkaʊntəˈbæləns/ /ˌkaʊntɚˈbæləns/ v
een tegengewicht vormen voor opwegen tegen
(transitive) To apply weight in order to balance an opposing weight.
een tegenkracht vormen voor opwegen tegen
(transitive, figuratively) To match or equal in effect when applying opposing force.

counterbore counterbores n
verzinkboor
The tool with which a counterbore is machined.

counterclaim counterclaims n
eis in reconventie tegeneis
(legal) A suit filed by a defendant against a plaintiff secondary to the original complaint.

countercoup countercoups n
contracoup tegencoup tegenstaatsgreep

counterculture countercultures n
tegencultuur
Any culture whose values and lifestyles are opposed to those of the established mainstream culture, especially to Western culture.

counterespionage n
contraspionage
All those activities undertaken to neutralize or exploit the espionage activities of another nation or an enemy.

counterexample counterexamples n
tegenvoorbeeld
(logic) An example that counters a general rule; an exception to a general rule; a specific instance of the falsity of (and falsifiability of) any proposed universal applicability of a rule or statement.

counterfeit /ˈkaʊn.tɚˌfɪt/ adj
namaak nep
False, especially of money; intended to deceive or carry appearance of being genuine.
vervalst
Inauthentic.

counterfeit /ˈkaʊn.tɚˌfɪt/ counterfeits n
vervalsing
A non-genuine article; a fake.

counterfeit /ˈkaʊn.tɚˌfɪt/ v
vervalsen namaken
(transitive) To falsely produce what appears to be official or valid; to produce a forged copy of.

counterfeiter /ˈkaʊntə(ɹ)ˌfɪtə(ɹ)/ counterfeiters n
valsmunter
A person who counterfeits

counterintuitive /ˌkaʊntəɹɪnˈtuɪtɪv/ [ˌkʰaʊɾ̃ɚɪnˈtʰuɪɾɪv] more counterintuitive most counterintuitive adj
contra-intuïtief
Contrary to intuition or common sense.

counterpart /ˈkaʊntəˌpɑːt/ /ˈkaʊntɚˌpɑɹt/ counterparts n
complement pendant tegenhanger
Either of two parts that fit together, or complement one another.
duplikaat
(legal) A duplicate of a legal document.
equivalent gelijke tegenhanger
One who or that which resembles another.
equivalent evenknie tegenhanger tegenpartij tegenspeler
One who or that which has corresponding functions or characteristics.

counterproductive /ˌkaʊntəprəˈdʌktɪv/ more counterproductive most counterproductive adj
averechts contraproductief
More of a hindrance than a help.

counterquestion counterquestions n
wedervraag
A question that serves as a reply to, or distraction from, another.

counterrevolution counterrevolutions n
contrarevolutie
A revolution aiming to reverse the political or social changes instigated by a previous revolution.

countertop countertops n
aanrechtblad
The top surface of a counter, for preparation of food etc.

counterweight counterweights n
contragewicht
A heavy mass of often iron or concrete, mechanically linked in opposition to a load which is to be raised and lowered, with the intent of reducing the amount of work which must be done to effect the raising and lowering. Counterweights are used, for example, in cable-hauled elevators and some kinds of movable bridges (e.g. a bascule bridge).

countess /ˈkaʊntɪs/ countesses n
gravin
A woman holding the rank of count or earl in her own right; a female holder of an earldom.

countless /ˈkaʊntləs/ adj
ontelbaar talloos
Too many to count; innumerable.

country /ˈkaʊntɹi/ /ˈkɐntɹi/ /ˈkʌntɹi/ [ˈkʰʌnt̠ɹ̠̊˔ʷi] adj
boeren- land- plattelands
From or in the countryside or connected with it.

country /ˈkaʊntɹi/ /ˈkɐntɹi/ /ˈkʌntɹi/ [ˈkʰʌnt̠ɹ̠̊˔ʷi] countries n
land
The territory of a nation, especially an independent nation state or formerly independent nation; a political entity asserting ultimate authority over a geographical area; a sovereign state. [from 14th c.]
A set region of land having particular human occupation or agreed limits, especially inhabited by members of the same race, speakers of the same language etc., or associated with a given person, occupation, species etc. [from 13th c.]
platteland open veld
(uncountable, usually preceded by “the”) A rural area, as opposed to a town or city; the countryside. [from 16th c.]
country
Ellipsis of country music. [from 20th c.]

country code country codes n
landcode
A short alphabetic or numeric geographical code representing a specific country or area.

country house country houses n
landhuis buitenhuis
(British) A weekend and holiday residence, located outside of urban areas, used as a retreat from city life.

country music n
countrymuziek
(music) A style of popular music that originated in the folk music of the rural population of the southern and western United States and characterized by string-band instruments and simple melodies.

country of origin countries of origin n
land van herkomst
(international trade) The country in which the last stage of substantial transformation of goods occurred.

countryman /ˈkʌntɹimən/ countrymen countrywoman n
landgenoot
Somebody from one's own country; a fellow countryman; compatriot.
A country dweller, especially a follower of country pursuits.

countryside /ˈkʌn.tɹiˌsaɪd/ countrysides n
platteland buitengebied
An area located outside of towns and cities; an area that is not urban or suburban; a rural area.
platteland
A rural landscape.

county /ˈkaʊnti/ counties n
graafschap
An administrative or geographical region of various countries, including Bhutan, Canada, China, Croatia, Ireland, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Romania, South Korea, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and 48 of the 50 United States (excluding Alaska and Louisiana).
(historical) The land ruled by a count or a countess.

coup /ku/ /kuː/ coups n
coup
(by extension) A takeover of one group by another.

coup d'état /ˌku deɪˈtɑ/ /ˌkuː deɪˈtɑː/ coup d'états coups d'état n
staatsgreep coup putsch
(politics, government) The sudden overthrow of a government, differing from a revolution by being carried out by a small group of people who replace only the leading figures.

coup de grâce /kuː də ɡɹɑs/ /kuː də ɡɹɑː/ coups de grâce n
genadeslag
A final blow or shot given to kill a wounded person or animal.

couple /ˈkʌpəl/ couples n
koppel paar tweetal
Two of the same kind connected or considered together.
koppel paar stel duo
Two partners in a romantic or sexual relationship.
koppel paar
One of the pairs of plates of two metals which compose a voltaic battery, called a voltaic couple or galvanic couple.
koppel
(physics) A turning effect created by forces that produce a non-zero external torque.
That which joins or links two things together; a bond or tie; a coupler.

couple /ˈkʌpəl/ v
koppelen
(transitive) To join (two things) together, or (one thing) to (another).

courage /ˈkɝ.ɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkʌ.ɹɪdʒ/ /ˈkʌ.ɹɪd͡ʒ/ courages n
moed dapperheid
The quality of being confident, not afraid or easily intimidated, but without being incautious or inconsiderate.
moed
The ability to overcome one's fear, do or live things which one finds frightening.

courgette /kɔɹˈʒɛt/ /kɔːˈʒɛt/ /kʊəˈʒɛt/ /kʊɚˈʒɛt/ courgettes n
courgette
(British, Ireland, uncountable) A particular variety of Cucurbita pepo, a small marrow/squash.

courier /ˈkɝ.i.ɚ/ /ˈkʊɹ.i.ɚ/ /ˈkʊɹ.ɪə/ couriers n
koerier
A person who delivers messages.

course /koəs/ /koɹs/ /koːɹs/ /kuːɹs/ /kɔɹs/ /kɔːs/ /kɜːs/ /kʊɹs/ courses n
loop
cursus koers
A learning programme, whether a single class or (UK) a major area of study.
gerecht gang
A stage of a meal.
baan
(sports) The trajectory of a ball, frisbee etc.
koers
(navigation) The intended passage of voyage, such as a boat, ship, airplane, spaceship, etc.
koers cursus
(nautical) The direction of movement of a vessel at any given moment.
parcours
The itinerary of a race.

course /koəs/ /koɹs/ /koːɹs/ /kuːɹs/ /kɔɹs/ /kɔːs/ /kɜːs/ /kʊɹs/ v
vloeien
To run or flow (especially of liquids and more particularly blood).
achtervolgen achternazitten
(transitive) To pursue by tracking or estimating the course taken by one's prey; to follow or chase after.
(transitive) To cause to chase after or pursue game.

coursebook /ˈkɔː(r)sbʊk/ coursebooks n
cursusboek
A textbook, a book designed to accompany a specific academic course, or one specified by the writers of the course to be read by its students.

court /ko(ː)ɹt/ /koət/ /koːt/ /kɔɹt/ /kɔːt/ courts n
hof binnenruimte koer
An enclosed space; a courtyard; an uncovered area shut in by the walls of a building, or by different buildings; also, a space opening from a street and nearly surrounded by houses; a blind alley.
hofhouding hof
The collective body of persons composing the retinue of a sovereign or person high in authority; all the surroundings of a sovereign in his regal state.
paleis hof
The residence of a sovereign, prince, nobleman, or other dignitary; a palace.
rechtbank gerecht baan
The persons officially assembled under authority of law, at the appropriate time and place, for the administration of justice; an official assembly, legally met together for the transaction of judicial business; a judge or judges sitting for the hearing or trial of cases.
rechtbank gerechtshof hof
The hall, chamber, or place, where justice is administered.
baan
(sports) A place arranged for playing the games of tennis, basketball, handball, badminton, volleyball, squash and some other games

court /ko(ː)ɹt/ /koət/ /koːt/ /kɔɹt/ /kɔːt/ v
het hof maken vrijen
(transitive) To try to win a commitment to marry from.
(transitive) To invite by attractions; to allure; to attract.

court jester court jesters n
nar hofnar
A person in colorful garb and fool's cap who amused a medieval and early modern royal or noble court.

court martial court martials courts martial n
krijgsgerecht krijgsraad militaire rechtbank
(legal, military) A court where cases of military law are heard.

court of cassation courts of cassation n
Hof van Cassatie verbrekingshof
(legal) In many legal systems, the highest-level court of appeal in procedural matters, which is asked to squash a verdict but then refers the case back for a new court case at the previous level.

court of first instance courts of first instance n
gerecht in eerste aanleg kantongerecht rechtbank rechtbank van eerste aanleg
(law) a court of law where legal proceedings are first heard.

court of justice courts of justice n
hof van justitie

court of law courts of law n
gerechtshof rechtbank

court order court orders n
gerechtelijk bevel rechterlijk bevel
(legal) A written command, issued by a judge, requiring whomever it is served upon to do whatever the order says, under penalty of being held in contempt of court.

courteous /ˈkɜːti.əs/ /ˈkɝti.əs/ more courteous most courteous adj
hoffelijk
Showing regard or thought for others; especially, displaying good manners or etiquette.

courtesan /kɔɹtɪˈzæn/ /kɔːtɪˈzæn/ /ˈkoɹtɪzæn/ /ˈkoɹtɪzən/ /ˈkɔɹtɪzæn/ /ˈkɔɹtɪzən/ /ˈkɔːtɪzæn/ /ˈkɔːtɪzən/ courtesans n
courtisane
A female prostitute, especially one with high-status or wealthy clients.

courtesy /ˈkɜːtəsi/ /ˈkɝtəsi/ adj
beleefdheids- hoffelijkheid
Given or done as a polite gesture.

courtesy /ˈkɜːtəsi/ /ˈkɝtəsi/ courtesies n
hoffelijkheid
(uncountable) Polite behavior.

courtesy of preposition
aan dank dankzij met
thanks to.
met toestemming van
as given or allowed by

courthouse courthouses n
gerechtsgebouw justitiepaleis paleis van justitie
A public building housing courts of law.

courtier /ˈko(ː)ɹtiɚ/ /ˈkoətɪə/ /ˈkɔɹtiɚ/ /ˈkɔːtɪə/ courtiers n
hoveling
A person in attendance at a royal court.

courtroom courtrooms n
rechtszaal
The room where a judge presides over hearings and trials, sometimes with a jury.

courtship display courtship displays n
balts

courtyard /ˈkɔɹt.jɑɹd/ /ˈkɔːt.jɑːd/ courtyards n
binnenplaats hof binnenhof
An area, open to the sky, partially or wholly surrounded by walls or buildings.

couscous /ˈkus.kus/ /ˈkuːs.kuːs/ /ˈkʊs.kʊs/ couscouses n
couscous
A pasta of North African origin made of crushed and steamed semolina.

cousin /ˈkʌz(ə)n/ /ˈkʌzn̩/ /ˈkʌzɪn/ [ˈkʰɐz.ɹ̩n] cousins n
neef nicht kozijn volle neef volle nicht
(specifically) When used without a qualifying word: the child of a person's parent's brother (that is, an uncle) or sister (an aunt); a cousin-german, a first cousin.

cousin-in-law cousins-in-law n
aangetrouwde neef aangetrouwde nicht echtgenoot van neef echtgenoot van nicht echtgenote van neef echtgenote van nicht
Husband or wife of one's cousin.
Cousin of one's husband or wife.

covalent /koʊˈveɪ.lənt/ /kəʉˈvæɪ.lənt/ /kəʊˈveɪ.lənt/ more covalent most covalent adj
covalent
(chemistry) Containing or characterized by a covalent bond.

covalent bond /koʊveɪlənt bɒnd/ covalent bonds n
covalente binding
(chemistry) A type of chemical bond where two atoms are connected to each other by the sharing of two or more electrons.

covariance /koʊˈvæɹ.i.əns/ /kəʉˈveː.ɹi.əns/ /kəʊˈvɛː.ɹi.əns/ /ˈkoʊˈvɛɹ.i.əns/ covariances n
covariantie
(statistics) A statistical measure defined as \scriptstyle\operatorname{Cov}(X, Y) = \operatorname{E}((X - \mu) (Y - \nu)) given two real-valued random variables X and Y, with expected values \scriptstyle E(X)\,=\,\mu and \scriptstyle E(Y)\,=\,\nu.

covariate /koʊˈvɛɹ.i.eɪt/ /kəʉˈveɹ.i.æɪt/ /kəʊˈvɛɹ.i.eɪt/ covariates n
covariabele
(statistics) A variable that is possibly predictive of the outcome under study.

cove /koʊv/ /kəʊv/ coves n
kerel
(British, dated, informal, thieves' cant, Lewis) A fellow; a man.
maat
(Australia, and, Polari) A friend; a mate.
inham
A small coastal inlet, especially one having high cliffs protecting vessels from prevailing winds. [from 16th c.]

coven /ˈkʌ.vən/ covens n
heksenkring
A formal group or assembly of witches.
kliek
A clique that shares common interests or activities.

covenant /ˈkʌv.nənt/ /ˈkʌv.ən.ənt/ covenants n
verbond
A pact or binding agreement between two or more parties.

cover /ˈkʌvə/ /ˈkʌvɚ/ covers n
deksel kap
A lid.
dekking
(uncountable) Area or situation which screens a person or thing from view.
A setting at a restaurant table or formal dinner.
The portion of a slate, tile, or shingle that is hidden by the overlap of the course above.
sprei
The top sheet of a bed.
entree inkom
A cover charge.
omslag kaft cover
(music) A new performance or rerecording of a previously recorded song; a cover version; a cover song.

cover /ˈkʌvə/ /ˈkʌvɚ/ v
bedekken dekken
(transitive) To place something over or upon, as to conceal or protect.
(transitive) To be over or upon, as to conceal or protect.
(military, law enforcement) To protect using an aimed firearm and the threat of firing; or to protect using continuous, heaving fire at or in the direction of the enemy so as to force the enemy to remain in cover; or to threaten using an aimed firearm.
behandelen bedekken
To deal with or include someone or something.
dekken bedekken
To be enough money for.
coveren
(music) To make a cover version of (a song that was originally recorded by another artist).
dekken bespringen bestijgen paren
To copulate with (said of certain male animals such as dogs and horses).

cover letter cover letters n
sollicitatiebrief begeleidbrief begeleidende brief motivatiebrief
A letter or written communication that serves to introduce an accompanying document; especially, a letter that introduces a résumé or curriculum vitae.

cover story cover stories n
omslagartikel
(media) A story included in a publication that is highlighted on the front cover.

cover version cover versions n
cover
(music) A version of a song that is a new performance or rerecording of that song by a different artist.

cover-up cover-ups n
wegmoffelen
An attempt to conceal or disguise something, especially a wrongdoing or a mistake.

coverage /ˈkʌv.(ə)ɹ.ɪdʒ/ coverages n
dekking
An amount by which something or someone is covered.
The area covered by a mobile phone (cellphone) or other radio network.

covert /koʊˈvɜɹt/ /ˈkoʊvəɹt/ /ˈkəʊvəːt/ /ˈkʌvə/ /ˈkʌvət/ /ˈkʌvəɹ/ /ˈkʌvəɹt/ coverts n
schuilplaats
A hiding place.

covet /ˈkʌvɪt/ v
begeren verlangen hunkeren smachten
(transitive) To wish for with eagerness; to desire possession of, often enviously.
begeren lonken
(transitive) To long for inordinately or unlawfully; to hanker after (something forbidden).
lusten smachten
(intransitive) To yearn; to have or indulge an inordinate desire, especially for another's possession.

coveted /ˈkʌvɪtɪd/ more coveted most coveted adj
begeerd felbegeerd
Highly sought-after.

covetousness /ˈkʌvətəsnəs/ covetousnesses n
begerigheid
Immoderate desire for the possession of something, especially for wealth.

covid /ˈkoʊvɪd/ /ˈkɐʉvəd/ /ˈkɒvɪd/ /ˈkəʊvəd/ /ˈkəʊvɪd/ /ˈkʌvɪd/ n
corona covid

covidiot /ˌkoʊˈvɪd.i.ət/ /ˌkɒvˈɪd.i.ət/ covidiots n
covidioot
(pejorative, jocular, neologism) A person who is foolishly reckless with respect to avoiding contracting or spreading COVID-19.

cow /kaʊ/ /ɘ kaʊ/ cattle cows kine n
rund koe
(loosely, or, informal) Any member of the species Bos taurus regardless of sex or age, including bulls and calves.
koe
(biology) A female member of other large species of mammal, including the bovines, moose, whales, seals, hippos, rhinos, manatees, and elephants.
domme koe koe
(derogatory, UK, AU, informal) A woman considered unpleasant in some way, particularly one considered nasty, stupid, fat, lazy, or difficult.

cow parsley n
fluitenkruid
Anthriscus sylvestris, a weedy biennial umbellifer native to the Old World.

cow pat cow pats n
flats koeienvlaai
The excrement of a cow forming a somewhat rounded flat piece of dung on the ground.

cow urine n
koeienurine

cow's milk /kaʊ̯z.mɪlk/ /ˈkaʊ̯zˌmɛlk/ [ˈkʰaʊ̯zˌmɛɫkʰ] [ˈkʰaʊ̯zˌmɪɫkʰ] cow's milks n
koemelk
A white liquid produced by the mammary glands of a cow, and used as food by humans.

coward /ˈkaʊəd/ /ˈkaʊɚd/ cowards n
lafaard slapjanus watje
A person who lacks courage.

cowardice /ˈkaʊə(ɹ)daɪs/ /ˈkaʊədɪs/ /ˈkaʊɚdɪs/ cowardices n
lafheid
Lack of courage.

cowardly /ˈkaʊədli/ cowardlier cowardliest more cowardly most cowardly adj
laf
Showing cowardice; lacking in courage; weakly fearful.

cowbane /ˈkaʊbeɪn/ cowbanes n
waterscheerling
Any of several related poisonous plants of the genus Cicuta

cowbell /ˈkaʊˌbɛl/ cowbells n
koebel koeienbel
A bell worn by cows; sometimes with an ornate strap.
koebel
(musical instruments) A musical instrument, typically found without a clapper.

cowboy hat cowboy hats n
cowboyhoed
A broad-brimmed hat worn by cowboys, ranchers, and farmers, common in the western United States and Mexico.

cower /ˈkaʊə/ /ˈkaʊɚ/ v
in elkaar duiken ineenkrimpen
(intransitive) To crouch or cringe, or to avoid or shy away from something, in fear.

cowl /kaʊl/ cowls n
kovel pij
A monk's hood that can be pulled forward to cover the face; a robe with such a hood attached to it.

cowlick /ˈkaʊˌlɪk/ /ˈkælɪk/ cowlicks n
weerborstel
An unruly lock or section of hair that sticks straight out from the skull or lies at an angle at odds with the rest of an individual's hair, like a whorl or vortex.

coworker /ˈkoʊˈwɝ.kɚ/ /ˈkəʊˈwɜː.kə/ coworkers n
collega medewerker medewerkster
Somebody with whom one works.

cowpat cowpats n
koeienvlaai mestflat
A dropping of cow dung.

cowpie cowpies n
koeienvlaai
A single pile of cow excrement.

cowrie /ˈkaʊ.ɹi/ cowries n
geldkauri
A small gastropod (Monetaria moneta, syn. Cypraea moneta) common in the Indian Ocean; its shell.
kauri
(by extension, dated) Any gastropod of the genus Cypraea; its shell.

cowshed cowsheds n
koestal koeiestal
A shed for keeping cows.

cowslip /ˈkaʊ.slɪp/ cowslips n
gulden sleutelbloem
A low-growing plant, Primula veris, with yellow flowers.

coy /kɔɪ/ coyer coyest adj
bedeesd timide verlegen
(dated) Bashful, shy, retiring.
bedeesd bescheiden schuchter timide verlegen
(archaic) Quiet, reserved, modest.
bescheiden discreet kuis terughoudend
Reluctant to give details about something sensitive; notably prudish.
koket
Pretending shyness or modesty, especially in an insincere or flirtatious way.

coyote /kaɪˈ(j)oʊ.ɾi/ /kɔɪˈ(j)əʊt(ɪ)/ /kəˈjoʊ.ɾi/ /ˈkaɪ.(j)oʊt/ coyotes n
coyote prairiewolf
Canis latrans, a species of canine native to North America.

coypu /ˈkɔɪ.pu/ coypu coypus n
beverrat
A large, crepuscular, semiaquatic rodent (Myocastor coypus) resembling a large rat, having bright orange-yellow incisors, native to South America and introduced to Europe, Asia and North America, valued for its fur in eastern Europe and central Asia and considered a pest elsewhere.

cozen /ˈkʌzən/ v
bedriegen
(archaic) To cheat; to defraud; to deceive, usually by small arts, or in a pitiful way. [from late 16th c.]

crab /kɹæb/ crabs n
krab
(uncountable) The meat of this crustacean, served as food; crabmeat.

crab louse crab lice n
schaamluis
A parasitic insect, Pthirus pubis, that lives amongst the pubic hairs of humans and feeds on blood.

crab mentality crab mentalities n
krabbenmentaliteit
(idiomatic) A way of thinking best described by the phrase "if I can't have it, neither can you." The metaphor refers to a pot of crabs in which one tries to escape over the side, but is relentlessly pulled down by the others in the pot.

crab plover crab plovers n
krabplevier
Any of species Dromas ardeola, sole member of the family Dromadidae.

crabs /kɹæbz/ n
schaamluis
(slang) pubic lice

crack /kɹæk/ cracks n
barst breuk
A thin and usually jagged space opened in a previously solid material.
krak
(obsolete) One who excels; the best.
spleet
A narrow opening.
(slang) Crack cocaine, a potent, relatively cheap, addictive variety of cocaine; often a rock, usually smoked through a crack-pipe.
(Northern England, Scotland, Ireland) Business; events; news.
(hydrodynamics, US, dated) An expanding circle of white water surrounding the site of a large explosion at shallow depth, marking the progress of the shock wave through the air above the water.A nuclear explosion in shallow water; the crack is clearly visible on the water's surface.
gekraak
(onomatopoeia) The sharp sound made when solid material breaks.
reet
(informal) The space between the buttocks.

crack /kɹæk/ v
kraken
(intransitive) To form cracks.
(intransitive) To break apart under force, stress, or pressure.
(intransitive) To become debilitated by psychological pressure.

crack cocaine n
crack
A mixture of baking soda and cocaine in solid form that is smoked in a pipe as a narcotic.

crackdown crackdowns n
onderdrukking repressie
Abruptly stern measures or disciplinary action; increased enforcement.

crackle /ˈkɹækəl/ v
knetteren kraken
(intransitive) To make a prolonged, frequent cracking sound which sounds like fizzing or popping.

cradle /ˈkɹeɪdəl/ cradles n
wieg
A bed or cot for a baby, oscillating on rockers or swinging on pivots.
(figuratively) Infancy, or very early life.
wieg bakermat
(figuratively) The place of origin, or in which anything is nurtured or protected in the earlier period of existence.
haak
An implement consisting of a broad scythe for cutting grain, with a set of long fingers parallel to the scythe, designed to receive the grain, and to lay it evenly in a swath.
A rest for the receiver of a telephone, or for certain computer hardware.
armsteun houder steun
A case for a broken or dislocated limb.

cradle /ˈkɹeɪdəl/ v
omsluiten omvatten
(transitive) To contain in or as if in a cradle.
wiegen
(transitive) To rock (a baby to sleep).
omhullen omsluiten
(transitive) To wrap protectively, to hold gently and protectively.

craft /kɹæft/ /kɹɐːft/ /kɹɑːft/ craft crafts n
ambacht ambachtslui stielmannen vaklui
gewiekstheid vakmanschap
Ability, skilfulness, especially skill in making plans and carrying them into execution; dexterity in managing affairs, adroitness, practical cunning; ingenuity in constructing, dexterity [9th century].
vak stiel
(countable, plural crafts) A branch of skilled work or trade, especially one requiring manual dexterity or artistic skill, but sometimes applied equally to any business, calling or profession; the skilled practice of a practical occupation [since the 9th century].
toestel voertuig
(countable, plural craft) A vehicle designed for navigation in or on water or air or through outer space [since the 17th century].

craft /kɹæft/ /kɹɐːft/ /kɹɑːft/ v
handbewerken
To make by hand and with much skill.

craftsman craftsmen n
vakman
One who is highly skilled at one's trade; an artisan or artificer.

craftsmanship craftsmanships n
vakmanschap
The quality of being a craftsman.

craftswoman craftswomen n
vakvrouw
A female artisan.

craic /kɹæk/ n
plezier
(Irish) Fun, especially through enjoyable company, a pleasant conversation.

cram /kɹæm/ v
volproppen
(transitive) To press, force, or drive, particularly in filling, or in thrusting one thing into another; to stuff; to fill to superfluity.
stampen
(transitive) To put hastily through an extensive course of memorizing or study, as in preparation for an examination.

cramp /kɹæmp/ cramps n
kramp
A painful contraction of a muscle which cannot be controlled.

cramped /kɹæmpt/ more cramped most cramped adj
krap
Uncomfortably restricted in size or space, or financially.

cranberry /ˈkræn.b(ə).ri/ /ˈkræn.bɛr.i/ cranberries n
Amerikaanse veenbes veenbes
(countable) The edible red berry of that shrub.

cranberry juice cranberry juices n
veenbessap
The unfermented juice of squeezed cranberries, often mixed with water and a sweetener, used as a beverage.

crane /kɹeɪn/ cranes n
kraan kraanvogel
Any bird of the family Gruidae, large birds with long legs and a long neck which is extended during flight.
kraan hijskraan hefkraan
A mechanical lifting machine or device, often used for lifting heavy loads for industrial or construction purposes.

crane operator crane operators n
kraanmachinist kraanman kraanbestuurder kraanoperator

cranefly /ˈkɹeɪnˌflaɪ/ craneflies n
langpootmug
Any of various large flies of the suborder Tipulomorpha that have slender bodies and very long legs and that resemble giant mosquitoes.

craniotomy craniotomies n
craniotomie
(surgery) The surgical procedure for removing a part of the skull, called a bone flap, prior to a treatment. The bone flap is replaced at the end of the operation.

cranium /ˈkɹeɪ.ni.əm/ crania craniums n
hersenpan
(skeleton) That part of the skull consisting of the bones enclosing the brain, but not including the bones of the face or jaw.

crank /kɹæŋk/ cranks n
zwengel krukas
A bent piece of an axle or shaft, or an attached arm perpendicular, or nearly so, to the end of a shaft or wheel, used to impart a rotation to a wheel or other mechanical device; also used to change circular into reciprocating motion, or reciprocating into circular motion.
aluhoedje complotdenker
(informal) An amateur in science or other technical subjects who persistently advocates flawed theories

crank /kɹæŋk/ v
aanzwengelen
(transitive) To turn by means of a crank.
zwengelen
(intransitive, dated) To run with a winding course; to double; to crook; to wind and turn.

crankshaft crankshafts n
krukas
A rotating shaft that drives (or is driven by) a crank.

cranky /ˈkɹæŋki/ crankier crankiest adj
driftig opvliegend
Grouchy, grumpy, irritable; easily upset.

cranny /ˈkɹæni/ crannies n
scheur spleet
A small, narrow opening, fissure, crevice, or chink, as in a wall, or other substance.

crap /kɹæp/ craps n
rotzooi
(slang, mildly, vulgar, uncountable) Something worthless or of poor quality; junk.
poep
(slang, mildly, vulgar) Faeces/feces.

crappy /ˈkɹæpi/ crappier crappiest adj
bekakt
(chiefly, North America, colloquial, mildly, vulgar) Covered in crap (faeces/feces).

crapshoot crapshoots n
dobbelspel
A game of craps.

crash /kɹæʃ/ crashes n
knal
A sudden, intense, loud sound, as made for example by cymbals.
botsing
An automobile, airplane, or other vehicle accident.
crash computercrash
(computing) A malfunction of computer software or hardware which causes it to shut down or become partially or totally inoperable.
beurscrash crash
(finance) A sudden large decline of business or the prices of stocks (especially one that causes additional failures).

crash /kɹæʃ/ v
neerstorten
(intransitive) To collide with something destructively, fall or come down violently.
binnenvallen
(transitive) To cause something to collide with something else, especially when this results in damage.
vastlopen
(computing, hardware, software, intransitive) To terminate or halt execution due to an exception.

crash barrier crash barriers n
vangrail
A barrier on the side of a road, to keep vehicles on the road.

crash course crash courses n
crashcourse snelcursus stoomcursus
(idiomatic) A quick, intense course of learning, especially one which is informal or hurried.

crash helmet crash helmets n
valhelm
A helmet worn by motorcyclists worn to protect the head in case of an accident.

crass /kɹæs/ crasser crassest adj
grof insensibel ongevoelig ruw
Coarse; crude; unrefined or insensitive; lacking discrimination (in the third sense of the word).
materialistisch
Materialistic.
dicht opeengepakt
Dense.

crate /kɹeɪt/ crates n
krat
A large open box or basket, used especially to transport fragile goods. [from 1680s]

crater /ˈkɹeɪ.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɹeɪ.tɚ/ craters n
krater
(astronomy) A hemispherical pit created by the impact of a meteorite or other object. [from 1831]
(geology) The basin-like opening or mouth of a volcano, through which the chief eruption comes; similarly, the mouth of a geyser, about which a cone of silica is often built up. [from 1610s]

crave /kɹeɪv/ v
verlangen
(ambitransitive) To desire strongly, so as to satisfy an appetite; to long or yearn for.

craven /ˈkɹeɪ.vən/ more craven most craven adj
lafhartig
Unwilling to fight; lacking even the rudiments of courage; extremely cowardly.

crawl /kɹoːl/ /kɹɑl/ /kɹɔl/ /kɹɔːl/ v
kruipen
(intransitive) To creep; to move slowly on hands and knees, or by dragging the body along the ground.

crawl space crawl spaces n
kruipruimte
(construction) A narrow opening underneath the bottom of a building or storey used to give access to pipes, cables and other utilities.

craye crayes n
kraai
A type of vessel, which was notably used in Denmark and Sweden

crayfish /ˈkɹeɪˌfɪʃ/ crayfish crayfishes n
rivierkreeft
Any of numerous freshwater decapod crustaceans in superfamily Astacoidea or Parastacoidea, resembling the related lobster but usually much smaller.

crayon /ˈkɹaʊn/ /ˈkɹeɪ.ɑn/ /ˈkɹeɪ.ɒn/ /ˈkɹeɪ.ɒ̃/ /ˈkɹeɪ.ɔn/ /ˈkɹeɪ.ən/ /ˈkɹæn/ [ˈkɹeən] [ˈkɹæɔn] [ˈkɹɛɔn] crayons n
kleurpotlood
A stick of colored chalk or wax used for drawing.

crazy /ˈkɹeɪ.zi/ /ˈkɹæɪ̯zi/ crazier craziest adj
gek zot gestoord geschift getikt krankjorum
Of unsound mind; insane; demented. [from 17th c.]

creak /kɹiːk/ v
krassen
(intransitive) To make a prolonged sharp grating or squeaking sound, as by the friction of hard substances.

cream /kɹiːm/ adj
crème crèmekleurig crèmewit
Cream-coloured; having a yellowish white colour.

cream /kɹiːm/ creams n
room crème de la crème
The butterfat/milkfat part of milk which rises to the top; this part when separated from the remainder.
crème room
A yellowish white colour; the colour of cream.
crème zalf
(medicine) A viscous aqueous oil/fat emulsion with a medicament added, used to apply that medicament to the skin. (compare with ointment)

cream of the crop n
crème de la crème het neusje van de zalm
(idiom) The best or most desirable among some selection.

cream puff cream puffs n
soesje
A light, hollow pastry typically filled with cream or custard.

cream-colored courser cream-colored coursers n
renvogel
A wader, Cursorius cursor.

crease /kɹiːs/ creases n
kreukel plooi
A line or mark made by folding or doubling any pliable substance; hence, a similar mark, however produced.

create /kɹiːˈeɪt/ v
creëren ontwerpen scheppen
To make#Verb or produce#Verb from other (e.g. raw, unrefined or scattered) materials or combinable elements or ideas; to design or invest with a new form, shape, function, etc.
scheppen creëren maken
(especially, of a, god) To bring into existence out of nothing, without the prior existence of the materials or elements used.
(transitive) To bring into existence; (sometimes in particular:)

creatine /ˈkɹi.əˌtin/ /ˈkɹiː.əˌtiːn/ creatines n
creatine
(amino acid) An amino acid, 2-(carbamimidoyl-methyl- amino)acetic acid, which naturally occurs in vertebrates and helps to supply energy to muscle and nerve cells.

creation /kɹiːˈeɪʃən/ [kɹiːˈʲeɪʃɘn] creations n
creatie uitvinding
(countable) Something created such as an invention or artwork.
creatie schepping
(uncountable) The act of creating something.
schepping
(uncountable) All which exists.

creationary adj
creationair
Of or relating to creation.

creationism /kɹiˈeɪʃənɪzəm/ creationisms n
creationisme scheppingsleer
Any creationary belief, especially a belief that the origin of things is due to an event or process of creation brought about by the deliberate act of any divine agency, such as a Creator God.

creationist more creationist most creationist adj
creationistisch
Of or relating to creationism.

creationistic more creationistic most creationistic adj
creationistisch
Of or pertaining to creationism.

creative /kɹiˈeɪtɪv/ more creative most creative adj
creatief
Tending to create things, or having the ability to create; often, excellently, in a novel fashion, or any or all of these.
creatief kunstzinnig
(of a created thing) Original, expressive and imaginative.

creative /kɹiˈeɪtɪv/ creatives n
creatief
(countable) A person directly involved in a creative marketing process.

creativity /-ɾi/ /kɹieɪˈtɪvəti/ /kɹieɪˈtɪvɪti/ creativities n
creativiteit
The ability to use imagination to produce a novel idea or product.

creator /kɹiˈeɪtɚ/ /kɹiːˈeɪtə/ creators creatress creatrix n
schepper maker maakster schepster
(social media) Ellipsis of content creator, someone who regularly produces and publishes content on social media, especially of a monetizable nature.
schepper maker
(religion, sometimes, capitalized) The deity that created the world.

creature /kɹiːˈeɪtjʊə/ /ˈkɹiːt͡ʃə/ /ˈkɹiːt͡ʃɚ/ creatures n
schepsel wezen creatuur
A living being, such as an animal, monster, or alien.

credence /ˈkɹiː.dəns/ credences n
aanname aanvaarding geloof
(uncountable) Acceptance of a belief or claim as true, especially on the basis of evidence.
aanbeveling bewijs ondersteuning
(rare, uncountable) Credential or supporting material for a person or claim.

credence /ˈkɹiː.dəns/ v
aannemen aanvaarden geloven
(obsolete) To give credence to; to believe.

credentials v
geloofsbrief
documentary evidence of someone's right to credit or authority

credibility /kɹɛd.ə.ˈbɪ.ɫɪ.ti/ credibilities n
geloofwaardigheid
Reputation impacting one's ability to be believed.

credible /ˈkɹɛdəbəl/ more credible most credible adj
geloofwaardig
Authentic or convincing.

credit /ˈkɹɛdɪt/ credits n
lof lofbetuiging
(uncountable) Recognition, respect and admiration.
krediet betalingsuitstel
(uncountable, law, business, finance) A privilege of delayed payment extended to a buyer or borrower on the seller's or lender's belief that what is given will be repaid.
kredietwaardigheid
(uncountable, US) A person's credit rating or creditworthiness, as represented by their history of borrowing and repayment (or non payment).
saldo
(accounting) An addition to certain accounts; the side of an account on which payments received are entered.

credit /ˈkɹɛdɪt/ v
geloof hechten aan geloven
(transitive) To believe; to put credence in.
crediteren
(transitive, accounting) To add to an account.
geloof hechten aan geloven toedenken toeschrijven vermelden
(transitive) To bring honour or repute upon; to do credit to; to raise the estimation of.

credit card credit cards n
creditcard kredietkaart
(banking) A plastic card, usually with a magnetic strip or an embedded microchip, connected to a credit account and used to buy goods or services.

credit institution credit institutions n
kredietinstelling

credit note credit notes n
creditnota
A commercial document issued by a seller to adjust downwards the amount of an invoice already issued, i.e. to cancel part or all of it.

credit where credit's due phraseologicalUnit
ere wie ere toekomt
Used to justly praise someone for their achievement or contribution.

creditor creditors n
schuldeiser crediteur
(finance) A person to whom a debt is owed.

credulous /ˈkɹɛdjələs/ /ˈkɹɛd͡ʒələs/ more credulous most credulous adj
lichtgelovig
Excessively ready to believe things; gullible.

creed /kɹid/ /kɹiːd/ creeds n
geloofsovertuiging
That which is believed; accepted doctrine, especially religious doctrine; a particular set of beliefs; any summary of principles or opinions professed or adhered to.
credo geloofsbelijdenis
(specifically, religion) A reading or statement of belief that summarizes the faith it represents; a confession of faith for public use, especially one which is brief and comprehensive.

creed /kɹid/ /kɹiːd/ v
geloven
(ambitransitive, obsolete, only survives in "creeded") To believe; to credit.

creek /kɹik/ /kɹiːk/ /kɹɪk/ [kɹiːk] [kɹɪ(ː)k] creeks n
kreek slenk
(British) A small inlet or bay, often saltwater, narrower and extending farther into the land than a cove; a recess in the shore of the sea, or of a river; the inner part of a port that is used as a dock for small boats.

creek bed creek beds n
bed bedding
The bed of a stream.
The dry channel that was formerly the path of a stream.

creel /kɹiːl/ creels n
leefnet
(fishing) An osier basket that anglers use to hold fish.

creep /kɹiːp/ [kʰɹiːp] creeps n
kruip
The movement of something that creeps (like worms or snails).
engerd
(uncountable) The gradual expansion or proliferation of something beyond its original goals or boundaries, considered negatively.
engerd griezel
(informal, pejorative) Someone creepy (annoyingly unpleasant), especially one who is strange or eccentric.

creep /kɹiːp/ [kʰɹiːp] v
kruipen
(intransitive, of plants) To grow across a surface rather than upwards.
(intransitive) To move slowly and quietly in a particular direction.
kruipen opschuiven
To move in a stealthy or secret manner; to move imperceptibly or clandestinely; to steal in; to insinuate itself or oneself.

creepy /ˈkɹipi/ /ˈkɹiːpi/ creepier creepiest adj
griezelig
(informal) Producing an uneasy fearful sensation, as of things crawling over one's skin.

cremation /kɹɪˈmeɪʃən/ cremations n
crematie lijkverbranding verassing
A burning; especially the act or practice of cremating the dead, burning a corpse.

crematorium /kɹiːməˈtɔːɹi.əm/ /kɹɛməˈtɔːɹɪəm/ crematoria crematoriums n
crematorium
A place where the bodies of dead people are cremated.

crenellation /ˌkɹɛnəlˈeɪʃən/ /ˌkɹɛnəˈleɪʃən/ /ˌkɹɛnɪˈleɪʃən/ crenellations n
kantelen
(countable, uncountable) A pattern along the top of a parapet (fortified wall), most often in the form of multiple, regular, rectangular spaces in the top of the wall, through which arrows or other weaponry may be shot, especially as used in medieval European architecture.

creole /ˈkɹi.əʊl/ /ˈkɹioʊl/ creoles n
creools
(linguistics) A language formed from two or more languages which has developed from a pidgin to become a first language.

creosote bush creosote bushes n
kreosootstruik
A common North American desert shrub used as a medicinal herb, Larrea tridentata.

creperie creperies n
crêperie
A crêperie; a restaurant that specializes in crêpes.

crepuscular /kɹɪˈpʌs.kjə.lɚ/ /kɹɪˈpʌs.kjʊ.lə/ more crepuscular most crepuscular adj
schemeractief
(zoology) Active at or around dusk, dawn or twilight.

crescent /ˈkɹɛ.sənt/ /ˈkɹɛ.zənt/ crescents n
wassenaar maansikkel
The figure of the moon as it appears between its first or last quarter and the new moon, with concave and convex edges terminating in points.
croissant sikkelvormige rij huizen
A curved pastry.

crescent moon crescent moons n
wassenaar
The Moon as it appears early in its first quarter or late in its last quarter, when only a small arc-shaped section of the visible portion is illuminated by the Sun.

crest /kɹɛst/ crests n
bergkam kam top
The summit of a hill or mountain ridge.
kam golfkam golftop kuif
A tuft, or other natural ornament, growing on an animal's head, for example the comb of a cockerel, the swelling on the head of a snake, the lengthened feathers of the crown or nape of bird, etc.
pluim
The plume of feathers, or other decoration, worn on or displayed on a helmet; the distinctive ornament of a helmet.
helmteken
(heraldry) A bearing worn, not upon the shield, but usually on a helmet above it, sometimes (as for clerics) separately above the shield or separately as a mark for plate, in letterheads, and the like.
kam golfkam golftop
The ridge or top of a wave.

crested honey buzzard crested honey buzzards n
Aziatische wespendief
Pernis ptilorhynchus, is a bird of prey in the family Accipitridae.

crested screamer crested screamers n
kuifhoenderkoet
Chauna torquata, a species of birds of the small family Anhimidae, found in South America.

crestfallen /ˈkɹɛstfɑlən/ /ˈkɹɛstfɔlən/ /ˈkɹɛstfɔːlən/ more crestfallen most crestfallen adj
beteuterd
Sad because of a disappointment.
gedeprimeerd teneergeslagen
(obsolete, of a horse) Having the crest, or upper part of the neck, hanging to one side.

cretin /ˈkɹiːtɪn/ /ˈkɹɛtɪn/ cretins n
cretin
(pathology) A person who fails to develop mentally and physically due to a congenital hypothyroidism. [from 1779]

cretinous more cretinous most cretinous adj
imbeciel
Characteristic of a cretin; very stupid.

crevice /ˈkɹɛvɪs/ crevices n
spleet
A narrow crack or fissure, as in a rock or wall.

crew /kɹu/ /kɹuː/ [kɹuʊ̯] crews n
bemanning ploeg team gezelschap
A group of people (often staff) manning and operating a large facility or piece of equipment such as a factory, ship, boat, airplane, or spacecraft.
gezelschap ploeg team
(informal, often, derogatory) A close group of friends.
ploeg team
A group of people working together on a task.
technisch theaterpersoneel
(arts) The group of workers on a dramatic production who are not part of the cast.
(arts, plural: crew) A worker on a dramatic production who is not part of the cast.
bemanning schepeling
(nautical, plural: crew) A member of a ship's company who is not an officer.
bemanningslid teamlid
(plural: crew) A member of the crew of a vessel or plant.

crew /kɹu/ /kɹuː/ [kɹuʊ̯] v
bemannen
To supply workers or sailors for a crew

crib /kɹɪb/ cribs n
wieg
(US) A baby’s bed with high, often slatted, often moveable sides, suitable for a child who has outgrown a cradle or bassinet.
trog voederbak
A manger, a feeding trough for animals elevated off the earth or floor, especially one for fodder such as hay.
plagiaat
The baby Jesus and the manger in a creche or nativity scene, consisting of statues of Mary, Joseph and various other characters such as the magi.
(obsolete) A minor theft, extortion or embezzlement, with or without criminal intent.
spiekbriefje plagiaat
(usually, in the plural) A collection of quotes or references for use in speaking, for assembling a written document, or as an aid to a project of some sort; a crib sheet.

crib death crib deaths n
wiegendood
(pathology, US) The unexplained death of a baby usually while sleeping.

cricket /ˈkɹɪkɪt/ n
krekel
An insect in the order Orthoptera, especially family Gryllidae, that makes a chirping sound by rubbing its wing casings against combs on its hind legs.
fair-play
(chiefly, British, usually in negative constructions) An act that is fair and sportsmanlike.
cricket
A variant of the game of darts. See Cricket (darts).

cricket /ˈkɹɪkɪt/ v
cricketen
(rare, intransitive) To play the game of cricket.

cricketer /ˈkɹɪk.ɪtə/ /ˈkɹɪk.ɪtɚ/ cricketers n
cricketer cricketspeler
A person who plays cricket.

cricothyrotomy cricothyrotomies n
coniotomie cricothyreotomie
(surgery) An incision made through the skin and cricothyroid membrane to establish a patent airway during certain life-threatening situations, such as airway obstruction by a foreign body, angioedema, or massive facial trauma.

crier /ˈkraɪə/ /ˈkraɪɚ/ criers n
omroeper
An officer who proclaims the orders or directions of a court, or who gives public notice by loud proclamation, such as a town crier.

crime /kɹaɪm/ crimes n
misdaad
(countable) A specific act committed in violation of the law.
misdaad misdrijf
(uncountable) The habit or practice of committing crimes.

crime against humanity crimes against humanity n
misdaad tegen de menselijkheid misdaad tegen de mensheid
(now, chiefly, legal) A very destructive and immoral act; later specifically, something causing widespread human misery or loss of life; an atrocity. [from 17th c.]

crime doesn't pay /kɹaɪm ˈdʌzˌənt peɪ/ proverb
misdaad loont niet
If you commit a crime you will most likely be punished for it.

crime scene crime scenes n
plaats delict
The location of a crime, especially one at which forensic evidence is collected in a controlled manner.

criminal /ˈkɹɪm.ə.nəl/ /ˈkɹɪm.ɪ.nəl/ more criminal most criminal adj
crimineel misdadig onwettig
Against the law; forbidden by law.
crimineel misdadig
Guilty of breaking the law.
Of or relating to crime or penal law.
(figuratively) Abhorrent or very undesirable.

criminal /ˈkɹɪm.ə.nəl/ /ˈkɹɪm.ɪ.nəl/ criminals n
crimineel misdadiger delinquent
A person who is guilty of a crime, notably breaking the law.

criminal code criminal codes n
strafwetboek
(legal) A document which compiles all, or a significant amount of, a particular jurisdiction's criminal law.

criminal law criminal laws n
strafrecht
(legal) The area of law pertaining to crime and punishment.

criminal record criminal records n
strafblad strafregister
A record of past crimes of which an individual has been convicted.

criminalization /ˌkɹɪmɪnəlaɪzˈeɪʃən/ criminalizations n
criminalisering
The act of making a previously legal activity illegal, the act of making something a criminal offence.
The act of turning someone into a criminal by making their activities illegal.

criminological more criminological most criminological adj
criminologisch
Of or pertaining to criminology.

criminologist /ˈkɹɪm.ɪn.ɒl.ə.dʒɪst/ criminologists n
criminoloog
A person who is skilled in, or practices criminology

criminology criminologies n
criminologie
The study of crime and criminals, especially their behaviour.

crimping tool crimping tools n
kabelschoentang krimptang wurgtang

crimson /ˈkɹɪmsən/ /ˈkɹɪmzən/ more crimson most crimson adj
karmijnrood dieprood helrood
Having a deep red colour.

crimson /ˈkɹɪmsən/ /ˈkɹɪmzən/ crimsons n
karmijnrood dieprood helrood karmozijn
A deep, slightly bluish red.

cringe /kɹɪnd͡ʒ/ v
in elkaar krimpen
(intransitive) To cower, flinch, recoil, shrink, or tense, as in disgust, embarrassment, or fear.

cringeworthy /ˈkɹɪndʒˌwɜːð.i/ /ˈkɹɪnd͡ʒˌwɝð.i/ more cringeworthy most cringeworthy adj
tenenkrommend tenenkrullend
(colloquial) That causes one to cringe with embarrassment; embarrassing.

cripple /ˈkɹɪp(ə)l/ adj
kreupel
(now, _, rare, dated) crippled

cripple /ˈkɹɪp(ə)l/ cripples n
kreupele
(sometimes, _, offensive) A person who has severely impaired physical abilities because of deformation, injury, or amputation of parts of the body.

crippled adj
kreupel verminkt
(usually, _, offensive) Having any difficulty or impediment which can be likened to a crippling injury.

crippling more crippling most crippling adj
verlammend
That cripples or incapacitates

crisis /ˈkɹaɪsɪs/ crises n
crisis keerpunt
A crucial or decisive point or situation; a turning point.
crisis
An unstable situation, in political, social, economic or military affairs, especially one involving an impending abrupt change.
(medicine) A sudden change in the course of a disease, usually at which point the patient is expected to either recover or die.
(psychology) A traumatic or stressful change in a person's life.
breekpunt crisis
(drama) A point in a drama at which a conflict reaches a peak before being resolved.

crispbread crispbreads n
knäckebröd
A type of flat, dry bread or cracker, usually baked of rye flour, popular in the Nordic countries.

criterion /kɹaɪˈtɪə.ɹi.ən/ /kɹaɪˈtɪɹ.i.ən/ /kɹɪˈtɪəɹi.ən/ criteria n
criterium
A standard or test by which individual things or people may be compared and judged.

critic /ˈkɹɪt.ɪk/ critics n
criticus
A person who appraises the works of others.

critical /ˈkɹɪt.ɪ.kəl/ [ˈkɹɪɾ.ɪ.kəl] more critical most critical adj
kritisch
Inclined to find fault or criticize.
Relating to criticism or careful analysis, such as literary or film criticism.
kritiek
Pertaining to, or indicating, a crisis or turning point.
Extremely important.
Likely to go out of control if disturbed, that is, opposite of stable.
(physics) Of a temperature that is equal to the temperature of the critical point of a substance, i.e. the temperature above which the substance cannot be liquefied.

critical apparatus n
kritisch apparaat
The critical and primary source material that accompanies an edition of a text.

critical condition n
kritieke toestand
(medicine) A precarious state of health of a person, who is in need of intensive care to remain alive. (This entry is a translation hub.)

critical mass critical masses n
kritische massa
(nuclear physics) The amount of fissile material needed to support a self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction.

critical point critical points n
kritisch punt
(thermodynamics) The temperature and pressure at which the vapour density of the gas and liquid phases of a fluid are equal, at which point there is no difference between gas and liquid.
(mathematics) A maximum, minimum or point of inflection on a curve; a point at which the derivative of a function is zero or undefined.

critically /ˈkɹɪt.ɪ.kəl.i/ /ˈkɹɪt.ɪk.li/ [ˈkɹɪɾ.ɪk.li] more critically most critically adv
kritiek
In a critical manner; with, or in terms of, criticism.

criticism /ˈkɹɪtɪsɪzəm/ criticisms n
kritiek
(uncountable) The act of criticising; a critical judgment passed or expressed

criticize /ˈkɹɪtɪsaɪz/ v
kritiseren bekritiseren afkeuren hekelen
To find fault (with something).
beoordelen kritiseren bekritiseren
To evaluate (something), assessing its merits and faults.

croak /kɹoʊk/ /kɹəʊk/ croaks n
gekwaak kwak
The call of a frog or toad. (see also ribbit)

croak /kɹoʊk/ /kɹəʊk/ v
rochelen
(intransitive) To make a croak.
kwaken
(intransitive, of a frog, toad, raven, or various other birds or animals) To make its sound.
de pijp uit gaan sneven
(slang) To die.
To complain; especially, to grumble; to forebode evil; to utter complaints or forebodings habitually.

crochet /kɹoʊˈʃeɪ/ crochets n
haakwerk
Needlework made by looping thread with a hooked needle.

crochet /kɹoʊˈʃeɪ/ v
haken
(ambitransitive) To make (a piece of) needlework using a hooked needle; to make interlocking loops of thread.

crockery /ˈkrɒkɹi/ /ˈkɹɑk(ə)ɹi/ /ˈkɹɒkəɹi/ crockeries n
servies
Dishes, plates, and similar tableware collectively, usually made of some ceramic material, used for serving food on and eating from.

crocket crockets n
hogel
(architectural element) Any of a series of hook-shaped decorative floral elements used in Gothic architecture.

crocodile /ˈkɹɑkədaɪl/ /ˈkɹɒkədaɪl/ [ˈkʰɹɑkədaɪɫ] crocodiles n
krokodil
Any of the predatory amphibious reptiles of the family Crocodylidae; (loosely) a crocodilian, any species of the order Crocodilia, which also includes the alligators, caimans and gavials.

crocodile tear /ˈkɹɑkədaɪl ˌtɪɹ/ /ˈkɹɒkədaɪl ˌtɪə/ crocodile tears n
krokodillentranen
(idiomatic, in the plural) A display of tears that is forced or false.

crocus /ˈkɹoʊ.kəs/ /ˈkɹəʊ.kəs/ croci crocus crocuses n
krokus
A perennial flowering plant (of the genus Crocus in the Iridaceae family). Saffron is obtained from the stamens of Crocus sativus.

croissant /k(ɹ)waˈsɑ̃/ /k(ɹ)wɑˈsɑ̃/ /kwə-/ /kɹɘˈsɔnt/ /kɹə-/ /kɹəˈsɑnt/ /kɹəˈsɔnt/ /ˈk(ɹ)wæsɒ̃/ /ˈk(ɹ)wɑːsɒ̃/ /ˈk(ɹ)wʌsɒ̃/ croissants n
croissant
A flaky roll or pastry in a form of a crescent.

crone /kɹoʊn/ /kɹəʊn/ crones n
heks
An ugly, evil-looking, or frightening old woman; a hag.
besje
(obsolete) An old man, especially one who talks and acts like an old woman.

cronyism /ˈkɹoʊniˌɪzəm/ /ˈkɹəʊnɪɪz(ə)m/ cronyisms n
vriendjespolitiek
(originally, US, derogatory) Favouritism to friends without regard for their qualifications; especially (politics) , in their appointment to political positions.

crook /kɹuːk/ /kɹʊk/ crooks n
herdersstaf
A specialized staff with a semi-circular bend (a "hook") at one end used by shepherds to control their herds.
oplichter zwendelaar afzetster afzetter bedrieger bedriegster
A person who steals, lies, cheats or does other dishonest or illegal things; a criminal.

crooked /ˈkɹʊkɪd/ more crooked most crooked adj
krom gebogen scheef
Not straight; having one or more bends or angles.
corrupt
(figuratively) Dishonest or illegal; corrupt.

croon /krøn/ /krʏn/ /kɹun/ /kɹuːn/ croons n
smartlap
A soft, low-pitched sound; specifically, a soft or sentimental hum, song, or tune.

croon /krøn/ /krʏn/ /kɹun/ /kɹuːn/ v
neuriën
To hum or sing (a song or tune), or to speak (words), softly in a low pitch or in a sentimental manner; specifically, to sing (a popular song) in a low, mellow voice.

crooner /ˈkɹuːn.ə(ɹ)/ crooners n
smartlapzanger volkszanger
One who croons; a singer, usually male, especially of popular music.

crop /kɹɑp/ /kɹɒp/ crops n
gewas voedselgewas voedselplant
(agriculture) A plant, especially a cereal, grown to be harvested as food, livestock fodder, or fuel or for any other economic purpose.
oogst opbrengst
The natural production for a specific year, particularly of plants.
rijzweepje
An entire short whip, especially as used in horse-riding.
bros
A short haircut.
krop keelzak
(anatomy) A pouch-like part of the alimentary tract of some birds (and some other animals), used to store food before digestion or for regurgitation.

crop /kɹɑp/ /kɹɒp/ v
brosknippen
(transitive) To cut (especially hair or an animal's tail or ears) short.
bijknippen bijsnijden
(transitive) To remove the outer parts of a photograph or other image, typically in order to frame the subject better.

crop rotation crop rotations n
gewasrotatie vruchtwisseling wisselteelt
(agriculture) A farming practice in which the same land is used to grow different crops in successive seasons or years (when once the land would have been left fallow); used to prevent erosion and increase fertility.

crop top /ˈkɹɒp ˌtɒp/ crop tops n
naveltrui naveltruitje
A short T-shirt or blouse that is cut off above the abdomen.

crop up v
opduiken verschijnen
(intransitive, idiomatic) To occur, especially suddenly or unexpectedly.

croquette /kɹoʊˈkɛt/ croquettes n
kroket
(culinary) A minced, cooked food (usually meat or vegetables), which is deep-fried in fat and sometimes sprinkled with breadcrumbs.

crosier /ˈkɹoʊʒɚ/ /ˈkɹəʊzi.ə/ /ˈkɹəʊʒə/ crosiers n
bisschopsstaf
A staff with a hooked end similar to a shepherd's crook, or with a cross at the end, carried by an abbot, bishop, or archbishop as a symbol of office.

cross /kɹɑs/ /kɹɒs/ /kɹɔs/ crosser crossest adj
tegenwerkend tegenwerkende
(archaic) Opposite, opposed to.
geërgerd geërgerde
(chiefly, British, Ottawa Valley) Bad-tempered, angry, annoyed.

cross /kɹɑs/ /kɹɒs/ /kɹɔs/ crosses n
kruis
A geometrical figure consisting of two straight lines or bars intersecting each other such that at least one of them is bisected by the other.
(heraldiccharge) Any geometric figure having this or a similar shape, such as a cross of Lorraine or a Maltese cross.
A wooden post with a perpendicular beam attached and used (especially in the Roman Empire) to execute criminals (by crucifixion).
(Christianity) The Crucifix, the cross on which Christ was crucified.
(figurative, from Christ's bearing of the cross) A difficult situation that must be endured.
A place where roads intersect and lead off in four directions; a crossroad (common in UK and Irish place names such as Gerrards Cross).
kruis kruisteken
(Christianity) A hand gesture made in imitation of the shape of the Cross; sign of the Cross.
cross
(boxing) A hook thrown over the opponent's punch.

cross /kɹɑs/ /kɹɒs/ /kɹɔs/ v
kruisen
(intransitive) To travel in a direction or path that will intersect with that of another.
oversteken
(football) To pass the ball from one side of the pitch to the other side.
doorkruisen
(transitive) To contradict (another) or frustrate the plans of.

cross bike cross bikes n
crosshybride
A hybrid bicycle intended for general recreational and utility use, usually with flat handlebars.
cyclocrossfiets veldrijdfiets veldrijfiets veldritfiets
A cyclocross bicycle.

cross one's fingers v
duimen
when wishing for luck, or

cross out v
schrappen
(idiomatic, transitive) To strike out; to draw a line through.

cross section cross sections n
doorsnede dwarsdoorsnede dwarsdoorsnee
A section formed by a plane cutting through an object, usually at right angles to an axis.

cross the Rubicon v
de Rubicon oversteken
(idiomatic) To make an irreversible decision or to take an action with consequences.

cross-border adj
grensoverschrijdend
Taking place across a border.

cross-country skiing n
langlaufen
(sports) An endurance sport and method of getting about involving travelling on skis, uphill as well as downhill .

cross-dressing v
travestie
wearing clothes of the opposite gender

cross-eyed more cross-eyed most cross-eyed adj
scheel

cross-pollination cross-pollinations n
kruisbestuiving
(figurative) Inspiration, stimulation, or influence between diverse elements.

cross-reference cross-references n
doorverwijzing
A reference or direction in one place in a book or other source of information to information at another place in the same work.

crossbar crossbars n
doellat
(sports) The top of the goal structure.

crossbeam crossbeams n
dwarsbalk
A horizontal structural beam that runs perpendicular to the primary support beams; a girder.

crossbill /ˈkɹɒsbɪl/ crossbills n
kruisbek
Any of various finches of the genus Loxia, whose bill crosses over at the tips; they are specialist feeders on conifer cones.

crossbow /ˈkɹɒsbəʊ/ crossbows n
kruisboog
A mechanised weapon, based on the bow and arrow, that shoots bolts.

crosshair crosshairs n
draadkruis kruisdraad
Reticle.

crosshatch crosshatches n
arcering
A pattern of crossing lines.

crosshatch v
arceren
To mark or fill with a crosshatch pattern.

crossing /ˈkɹɑsɪŋ/ /ˈkɹɒsɪŋ/ /ˈkɹɔsɪŋ/ /ˈkɹɔːsɪŋ/ crossings n
kruising
An intersection where roads, lines, or tracks cross.
overgang
A place at which a river, railroad, or highway may be crossed.
oversteek
A voyage across a body of water.

crosspatch crosspatches n
nijdas
A grumpy, bad-tempered or irascible person.

crossroads n
kruispunt keerpunt kruising
(by analogy) A decision point; a turning point or opportunity to change direction, course, or goal.

crosstree crosstrees n
zaling
(nautical) A light timber or metal spreader fixed athwartships part way up a mast to spread the shrouds from higher up

crosswalk crosswalks n
zebrapad oversteekplaats
(US) A point designated for pedestrians to cross a street.

crosswise more crosswise most crosswise adv
kruiselings kruislings
transversely; so as to lie across

crossword /ˈkɹɒswɜː(ɹ)d/ crosswords n
kruiswoordraadsel kruiswoordpuzzel
(games, puzzles) A word puzzle in which interlocking words are entered usually horizontally and vertically into a grid based on clues given for each word.

crotch /kɹɑt͡ʃ/ /kɹɒt͡ʃ/ crotches n
aftakking vork
The area where something forks or branches, a ramification takes place.
kruis
The ventral area (very bottom) of the human body between where the legs fork from the torso, in the area of the genitals and anus.

crotchet /ˈkɹɑt͡ʃ.ɪt/ /ˈkɹɒtʃ.ɪt/ crotchets n
kwart noot
(music) A musical note one beat long in 4/4 time.

crotonaldehyde crotonaldehydes n
crotonaldehyde
(organic compound) The unsaturated aliphatic aldehyde CH3-CH=CH-CHO that is used in organic synthesis

crotonic acid n
crotonzuur
(organic compound) An unsaturated organic acid, trans-CH3-CH=CH-COOH, found in croton oil and having many industrial uses; the cis- form is isocrotonic acid.

croupier /ˈkɹupieɪ/ /ˈkɹupiɚ/ /ˈkɹuːpieɪ/ /ˈkɹuːpɪə/ croupiers n
croupier spelleider spelleidster
The person who collects bets and pays out winnings at a gambling table, such as in a casino.

crow /kɹoʊ/ /kɹəʊ/ crows n
kraai hanengekraai
Any of various dark-coloured nymphalid butterflies of the genus Euploea.
koevoet
A bar of iron with a beak, crook or claw; a bar of iron used as a lever; a crowbar.

crow /kɹoʊ/ /kɹəʊ/ v
kraaien
(intransitive) To make the shrill sound characteristic of a rooster; to make a sound in this manner, either in gaiety, joy, pleasure, or defiance.

crow's feet n
kraaienpoten
Wrinkles at the outer corners of the eye.

crow's nest crow's nests n
kraaiennest
(nautical) A small open-top shelter, originally a cask, on the top of the foremast, large enough to accommodate a lookout. It was used by whalers to watch for a blow (spout), or in icebound waters to seek a channel.

crowbar /ˈkɹoʊˌbɑɹ/ crowbars n
breekijzer koevoet
An iron or steel bar, often with a flattened end which may also be hook-shaped, to be used as a lever to manually force things apart.

crowd /kɹaʊd/ crowds n
menigte massa hoop schare
A group of people congregated or collected into a close body without order.
A group of people united or at least characterised by a common interest.
hoop massa
Several things collected or closely pressed together; also, some things adjacent to each other.
gepeupel massa volk
(with definite article) The so-called lower orders of people; the populace, vulgar.

crowd control barrier crowd control barriers n
dranghek nadar
A barricade erected at a public event, such as a rally or festival, to prevent people from entering certain areas.

crowd out v
buitensluiten verdringen
(transitive, sometimes, figurative) To force to leave by crowding; to push out or away through strength of numbers.

crowded /ˈkɹaʊdɪd/ more crowded most crowded adj
overvol
Containing too many of something; teeming.

crown /kɹaʊn/ adj
kroon- kroons-
Of, related to, or pertaining to a crown.
Of, related to, pertaining to the top of a tree or trees.

crown /kɹaʊn/ crowns n
kroon
A royal, imperial or princely headdress; a diadem.
Imperial or regal power, or those who wield it.
Splendor; culmination; acme.
Any currency (originally) issued by the crown (regal power) and often bearing a crown (headdress); (translation) various currencies known by similar names in their native languages, such as the koruna, kruna, krone, korona.
(historical) A former predecimalization British coin worth five shillings.
(anatomy, dentistry) The part of a tooth above the gums.
(dentistry) A prosthetic covering for a tooth.
krans hoofdband
A wreath or band for the head, especially one given as reward of victory or a mark of honor.
bol
The top section of a hat, above the brim.
hoogste punt
The highest part of a hill.
kruin
The topmost part of the head.
midden
The raised centre of a road.
top
The highest part of an arch.
midden kroon
(chemistry) A monocyclic ligand having three or more binding sites, capable of holding a guest in a central location.
kroon kruin bol
(religion) A round spot shaved clean on the top of the head, as a mark of the clerical state; the tonsure.

crown /kɹaʊn/ v
kronen koning kronen
To formally declare (someone) a king, queen, emperor, etc.
bekronen
To declare (someone) a winner.
kronen
Of a forest fire or bushfire, to spread to the crowns of the trees and thence move from tree to tree independent of the surface fire.

crown cap crown caps n
kroonkurk
A type of bottle cap made by pressing a circular piece of metal around the top of the bottle.

crown imperial crown imperials n
keizerskroon
Fritillaria imperialis, a plant of the lily family.

crown jewels n
kroonjuwelen
(literally) The jewelry that accompany the office of rulership in a monarchy, i.e. crown, scepter, signet ring, etc.
(slang) The male genitalia.

crown of thorns /ˌkɹaʊn əv ˈθɔːnz/ crowns of thorns n
doornenkroon
(Christianity) The crown made of a thorny plant that Christ was forced to wear before his Crucifixion, in mocking reference to his alleged status as ‘king of the Jews’, or a representation of this. [from 10th c.]
A large starfish with venemous spines, Acanthaster planci. [from 20th c.]

crown prince crown princes n
kroonprins troonsopvolger
A person designated and raised to become the next king.
troonsopvolger
A person designated and raised to become the next emperor.

crown princess crown princesses n
kroonprinses
The heiress apparent to the throne in a royal or imperial monarchy.

crown witness crown witnesses n
kroongetuige

crowned crane crowned cranes n
kroonkraan
Either of two species of crane of the genus Balearica (Black Crowned Crane, Balearica pavonina and Grey Crowned Crane, Balearica regulorum) from sub-Saharan Africa.

crucian carp crucian carps n
kroeskarper
Carassius carassius, a species of carp found in northern Europe and northern Asia.

crucible /ˈkɹuː.sɪ.bəl/ crucibles n
smeltkroes
(chemistry) A cup-shaped piece of laboratory equipment used to contain chemical compounds when heating them to very high temperatures.
A heat-resistant container in which metals are melted, usually at temperatures above 500°C, commonly made of graphite with clay as a binder.
vuurproef
(figuratively) A very difficult and trying experience, that acts as a refining or hardening process.

crucifer crucifers n
kruisbloem
(botany) A member of the family Cruciferae, the cabbage family, including cabbage and mustard.

crucified adj
gekruisigd
that has been subject to crucifixion

crucifix /ˈkɹuː.sɪˌfɪks/ crucifixes n
crucifix kruisbeeld kruis
An ornamental or symbolic sculptural representation of Christ on a cross, often worn as a pendant or displayed in a Christian church.

crucifixion /ˌkɹuːsɪˈfɪkʃən/ crucifixions n
kruisiging dood aan het kruis kruisdood
An execution by being nailed or tied to an upright cross and left to hang there until dead.
kruisiging kruisdood
(Christianity, often, capitalized) The death of Jesus Christ on the Cross.

cruciform adj
kruisvormig
Having the shape of a cross.

cruciform cruciforms n
kruisvorm
Any emblem in the shape of a cross.

crucify /ˈkɹuːsɪfaɪ/ v
kruisigen
To execute (a person) by nailing to a cross.

crud /kɹʌd/ cruds n
rotzooi smurrie troep viezigheid
(uncountable) Dirt, filth or refuse.
rotvent smeerlap viezerik
(countable) A contemptible person.
smurrie
(uncountable, skiing, snowboarding) A heavy wet snow on which it is difficult to travel.
schijterij stront
(uncountable, euphemistic) Feces; excrement.
smeerlapperij viezigheid
(uncountable, slang, US, military, and, students) Venereal disease, or (by extension) any disease.

crude /kɹuːd/ /kɹʉd/ cruder crudest adj
ruw onbewerkt ongeraffineerd
In a natural, untreated state.
onafgewerkt primitief rudimentair
Characterized by simplicity, especially something not carefully or expertly made.
naakt
Lacking concealing elements.
grof ruw smakeloos vulgair
Lacking tact or taste.

crude oil crude oils n
aardolie ruwe olie
Unrefined oil; as it is found underground, consisting mainly of hydrocarbons.

cruel /kɹuː(ə)l/ crueler cruelest crueller cruellest more cruel most cruel adj
wreed gemeen gemene wrede
Intentionally causing or reveling in pain and suffering; merciless, heartless.

cruelty /ˈkɹuː(ə)lti/ cruelties n
gruwzaamheid wreedheid wreedte
(uncountable) An indifference to suffering or pleasure in inflicting suffering.
wreedheid
(countable) A cruel act.

cruise /kɹuːz/ cruises n
cruise zeereis
A sea or lake voyage, especially one taken for pleasure.

cruise /kɹuːz/ v
varen
(intransitive) To sail about, especially for pleasure.
cruisen
(ambitransitive, colloquial) To actively seek a romantic partner or casual sexual partner by moving about a particular area; to troll.

cruise control n
cruisecontrol
A system that maintains a vehicle at constant set speed, usually until the brake or accelerator is pressed.

cruise missile cruise missiles n
kruisvluchtwapen kruisraket
A missile designed for guided flight over the full course of its path.

cruise ship cruise ships n
cruiseschip
(nautical) A passenger ship used for pleasure voyages, where the voyage itself and the ship's amenities are considered an essential part of the experience.

cruiser /ˈkɹu.zɚ/ cruisers n
kruiser
(nautical, in the days of sail) A frigate or other vessel, detached from the fleet, to cruise independently in search of the enemy or its merchant ships.
(nautical) A class of fast warships of medium tonnage, having a long cruising range but less armour and firepower than a battleship.

cruising speed n
kruissnelheid

crumb /kɹʌm/ crumbs n
kruimel
A small piece which breaks off from baked food (such as cake, biscuit or bread).
kruimel morzel
(figuratively) A bit, small amount.
kruim
The soft internal portion of bread, surrounded by crust.

crumb /kɹʌm/ v
paneren
(transitive) To cover with crumbs.
(transitive) To break into crumbs or small pieces with the fingers; to crumble.

crumble /ˈkɹʌmbəl/ [ˈkɹʌmbl̩] [ˈkɹʌmbɪ̈l] v
uit elkaar vallen verbrokkelen verkruimelen
(intransitive, often, figurative) To fall apart; to disintegrate.
verkruimelen
(transitive) To break into crumbs.

crumhorn crumhorns n
kromhoorn
(musical instruments) Any of several related simple woodwind instruments having a bent horn

crumple zone crumple zones n
kreukelzone
A structural feature of a vehicle designed to compress during an accident and absorb impact energy.

crusade /kɹuːˈseɪd/ crusades n
kruistocht kruisvaart
(historical) Any of the Papally-endorsed military expeditions undertaken by the Christians of Latin Europe in the 11th to 13th centuries to reconquer the Levant from the Muslims, as well as expeditions along the Baltic Sea and against the Cathars.
kruistocht
(figuratively) A grand concerted effort toward some purportedly worthy cause.

crusader /kɹuˈseɪdɚ/ /kɹuːˈseɪdə/ crusaders n
kruisvaarder kruisridder
(historical) A fighter in the medieval Crusades who had taken the Cross.

crush /kɹʌʃ/ crushes n
overrompeling stormloop
Violent pressure, as of a moving crowd.
A violent crowding.
dranghek
A crowd control barrier.
bevlieging
(informal, by extension) The human object of such infatuation or affection.

crush /kɹʌʃ/ v
verpletteren pletten verdrukken
To press between two hard objects; to squeeze so as to alter the natural shape or integrity, or to force together into a mass.
vergruizelen vermalen
To reduce to fine particles by pounding or grinding.
verdrukken
To oppress or grievously burden.
verpletteren overweldigen
To overcome completely; to subdue totally.
vermorzelen verpletteren verdrukken
(intransitive) To be or become broken down or in, or pressed into a smaller volume or area, by external weight or force.
een oogje hebben op
(intransitive, transitive) To feel infatuation or unrequited love.

crushed /kɹʌʃt/ more crushed most crushed adj
verpletterd
Pulverized, rendered into small, disconnected fragments.

crushing /ˈkɹʌ.ʃɪŋ/ more crushing most crushing adj
verpletterend
That crushes; overwhelming.

crust /kɹʌst/ crusts n
korst
A more solid, dense or hard layer on a surface or boundary.
The external, hardened layer of certain foodstuffs, including most types of bread, fried meat, etc.
(geology) The outermost layer of the lithosphere of the Earth.
(astronomy, by extension) The outermost layer of any terrestrial planet.

crustacean /kɹʌsˈteɪʃən/ crustacea crustaceans n
schaaldier
Any arthropod of the subphylum Crustacea, including lobsters, crabs, shrimp, barnacles and woodlice.

crusty /ˈkɹʌsti/ crustier crustiest adj
nors
(informal, figuratively, of a person or behavior) Short-tempered and gruff but, sometimes, with a harmless or benign inner nature.

crutch /kɹʌt͡ʃ/ crutches n
kruk
A device to assist in motion as a cane, especially one that provides support under the arm to reduce weight on a leg.

crux /kɹʌks/ cruces cruxes n
kruispunt
The critical or transitional moment or issue, a turning point.

cry /kɹaɪ̯/ v
huilen wenen janken schreien
(intransitive) To shed tears; to weep.
roepen schreeuwen uitroepen
(transitive) To utter loudly; to call out; to declare publicly.
schreeuwen gillen krijsen
(ambitransitive) To shout, scream, yell.
roepen
(intransitive) To utter inarticulate sounds, as animals do.

cry out v
schreeuwen
To shout in a loud voice, due to pain, or fear, or unhappiness.

cry wolf v
loos alarm slaan
(idiomatic) To raise a false alarm; to constantly warn others about an imagined threat, thereby failing to get assistance when a real threat appears.

crybaby /ˈkɹaɪˌbeɪbi/ crybabies n
huilbaby
A baby who cries excessively.
huilebalk aansteller
(slang) Someone whose feelings are very easily hurt, often by trivial matters.

crying /kɹaɪ̯.ɪŋ/ cryings n
huilen
The act of one who cries; a weeping or shouting.

cryogenic /ˌkɹaɪoʊˈd͡ʒɛnɪk/ /ˌkɹaɪəˈd͡ʒɛnɪk/ more cryogenic most cryogenic adj
cryogeen
Of, relating to, or performed at low temperatures.

cryosphere cryospheres n
cryosfeer
All those areas of the Earth where the surface is frozen.

cryovolcano cryovolcanoes cryovolcanos n
cryovulkaan
(planetology, geology, vulcanology) A volcano on an icy moon that ejects volatile materials rather than magma.

crypt /kɹɪpt/ crypts n
krocht
An underground vault, especially one beneath a church that is used as a burial place. [from 16th c.]

crypto- /kɹɪptoʊ-/ prefix
crypto-

crypto-Judaism n
cryptojodendom
Secret adherence to Judaism.

cryptocurrency cryptocurrencies n
cryptogeld cryptovaluta cryptomunt
A digital currency based on a cryptographic system, usually having no central issuing or regulating authority.

cryptogam cryptogams n
cryptogaam sporenplant
Any plant that reproduces using spores (rather than seeds), formerly placed in the taxonomic group Cryptogamae, which included ferns, mosses, algae, fungi, lichens and liverworts.

cryptography /kɹɪpˈtɒɡ.ɹə.fi/ [kɹ̥ɪpˈtʰɒɡɹəfiː] cryptographies n
cryptografie geheimschrift
The discipline concerned with communication security (eg, confidentiality of messages, integrity of messages, sender authentication, non-repudiation of messages, and many other related issues), regardless of the used medium such as pencil and paper or computers.

cryptophyte /ˈkɹɪptə(ʊ)fʌɪt/ /ˈkɹɪptəˌfaɪt/ cryptophytes n
cryptofyt
(biology) Any plant whose buds overwinter either below ground, or under water

cryptozoology /ˌkɹɪp.toʊ.zoʊˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌkɹɪp.toʊ.zuːˈɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌkɹɪp.təʊ.zuːˈɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌkɹɪp.təʊ.zəʊˈɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/ n
cryptozoölogie
Study of cryptids, animals whose existence has not been proven.

crystal /ˈkɹɪstəl/ crystals n
kristal
(countable) A solid composed of an array of atoms or molecules possessing long-range order and arranged in a pattern which is periodic in three dimensions.
(countable) A piece of glimmering, shining mineral resembling ice or glass.
The glass over the dial of a watch case.
kristal kristallen
(uncountable) A fine type of glassware, or the material used to make it.

crystal ball crystal balls n
glazen bol
A globe of glass or crystal used to foretell the future.

crystal set crystal sets n
kristalontvanger
(electronics) An early radio receiver, having no electrical power supply except the radio waves themselves; it used a crystal of lead or cadmium sulphide and a wire (the cat's whisker) touching the crystal's surface.

crystallize /ˈkɹɪstəlaɪz/ v
kristalliseren
(transitive, chemistry, physics) to make something form into crystals

crème brûlée /kɹɛm bɹuˈleɪ/ crème brûlées crèmes brûlée crèmes brûlées n
crème brûlée
A dessert of custard, covered by a brittle layer of browned sugar.

crème de la crème n
crème de la crème
(idiom, singulare tantum) Best of the best; something superlative; the very best.

cub /kʌb/ cubs n
welp
(by extension) The young of certain other animals, including the bear, wolf, lion and tiger.

cubbyhole cubbyholes n
verdwijnhoekje
A small, snug room which may be used as a place of privacy and safety by children

cube /kjub/ /kjuːb/ cubes n
kubus regelmatig zesvlak
(geometry) A regular polyhedron having six identical square faces.
blokje klontje bouillonblokje
Any object more or less in the form of a cube.
derde macht kubus
(mathematics) The third power of a number, value, term or expression.

cube /kjub/ /kjuːb/ v
tot de derde macht verheffen
(transitive, arithmetic) To raise to the third power; to determine the result of multiplying by itself twice.
tot een kubus vormen
(transitive) To form into the shape of a cube.
in blokjes snijden
(transitive) To cut into cubes.

cube root cube roots n
derdemachtswortel kubiekwortel
(mathematics) Of a number or expression, a number or expression the cube of which is equal to the given number or expression.

cubeb /ˈkjuːbɛb/ cubebs n
staartpeper
The tailed pepper, Piper cubeba; an Indonesian plant cultivated for its berries and essential oil.

cubic /ˈkju.bɪk/ /ˈkjuː.bɪk/ adj
kubiek
(geometry) Used in the names of units of volume formed by multiplying a unit of length by itself twice.
derdegraads
(algebraic geometry) Of a class of polynomial of the form ax^3 + bx^2 + cx + d
kubisch
(crystallography) Having three equal axes and all angles 90°.

cubic centimetre cubic centimetres n
kubieke centimeter
A unit of volume equal to that of a cube having sides each one centimetre in length, equal to 10-6 cubic metres and 1 millilitre. Commonly used in fluid measure and for engine sizes.

cubic metre cubic metres n
kubieke meter
A unit of volume equal to that of a cube having sides each one metre in length. Symbol: m3

cubism /ˈkjuː.bɪz.əm/ cubisms n
kubisme
(often, capitalized) An artistic movement in the early 20th Century characterized by the depiction of natural forms as geometric structures of planes. [from 1900s]

cubit /ˈkju.bɪt/ /ˈkjuː.bɪt/ cubits n
el
The distance from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger used as an informal unit of length.

cuboid cuboids n
balk
(geometry) A hexahedron.

cuckold /ˈkʌ.koʊld/ /ˈkʌ.kəld/ /ˈkʌ.kəʊld/ cuckolds n
hoorndrager
A man married to an unfaithful wife, especially when he is unaware or unaccepting of the fact.

cuckold /ˈkʌ.koʊld/ /ˈkʌ.kəld/ /ˈkʌ.kəʊld/ v
de hoorns opzetten onder de kluiten schieten bedriegen
(transitive) To make a cuckold or cuckquean of someone by being unfaithful, or by seducing their partner or spouse.

cuckoo /ˈkuː.kuː/ /ˈkʊk.uː/ cuckoos n
koekoek
A person who inveigles themselves into a place where they should not be (used especially in the phrase a cuckoo in the nest).

cuckoo clock cuckoo clocks n
koekoeksklok
A clock that announces the time (hours and quarter hours) by a cuckoo sound, often equipped with a small cuckoo automaton.

cuckoo spit n
koekoeksspuug
A frothy mass of white liquid that is secreted onto plants by froghopper larvae and serves as a protective covering.

cucumber /ˈkaʊˌkʌmbəɹ/ /ˈkjuːˌkʌmbə/ /ˈkjuːˌkʌmbɚ/ cucumbers n
komkommer augurk
The edible fruit of this plant, having a green rind and crisp white flesh.

cud /kʌd/ cuds n
spijsbal spijsbrok
The portion of food which is brought back into the mouth by ruminating animals from their first stomach, to be chewed a second time.

cuddle /ˈkʌd.l̩/ cuddles n
knuffel
A snuggle; an affectionate embrace, often given to family members and close friends.

cuddle /ˈkʌd.l̩/ v
knuffelen
(intransitive) To embrace affectionately; to lie together snugly.
(transitive) To cradle in one's arms so as to give comfort, warmth.

cuddly /ˈkʌdli/ /ˈkʌdl̩i/ /ˈkʌdəli/ cuddlier cuddliest adj
hartelijk knuffel- minzaam
Suitable for cuddling; designed to be cuddled.

cudgel /ˈkʌd͡ʒəl/ cudgels n
knuppel
A short heavy club with a rounded head used as a weapon.

cue /kɪu̯/ /ˈkjuː/ [cj̊uː] [kj̊ʉː] cues n
quu
The name of the Latin-script letter Q.
keu
(sports, billiards, snooker, pool) A straight tapering stick used to hit the balls in various games.

cue sport cue sports n
biljartspel
(sports) A game played with a cue and balls, such as billiards.

cuff /kʌf/ v
manchet voormouw
(transitive) To furnish with cuffs.

cuff on the ear cuffs on the ear n
muilpeer oorvijg
A box on the ear; a painful smack on the side of the head.

cufflink /ˈkʌflɪŋk/ cufflinks n
manchetknoop
A button or stud used to hold a sleeve cuff together.

cuirassier cuirassiers n
kurassier

cuisine /kwɪˈziːn/ cuisines n
keuken
(countable, uncountable) A characteristic style of preparing food, often associated with a place of origin.

culinary /ˈk(j)ulɪˌnɛɹi/ /ˈkʌlɪn(ə)ɹi/ /ˈkʌlɪˌnɛɹi/ more culinary most culinary adj
culinair
Relating to the practice of cookery or the activity of cooking.

culinary art culinary arts n
kookkunst
The art of cooking in particular way, a characteristic style of cooking.

cull /kʌl/ culls n
ruiming
An organized killing of selected animals.

cull /kʌl/ v
uitpikken
To pick or take someone or something (from a larger group).
ruimen uitdunnen
To select animals from a group and then kill them in order to reduce the numbers of the group in a controlled manner.

culminate /ˈkʌl.məˌneɪt/ /ˈkʌl.mɪnˌeɪt/ v
dagen oprijen
(intransitive, astronomy) Of a heavenly body, to be at the highest point, reach its greatest altitude.
culmineren pieken
(intransitive) To reach the (physical or figurative) summit, highest point, peak etc.
besluiten culmineren eindigen
(intransitive, figuratively) To reach a climax; to come to a decisive point, especially an end or conclusion.
afsluiten besluiten beëindigen finaliseren
(transitive) To finalize, bring to a conclusion, form the climax of.

culpable /ˈkʌlpəbəl/ more culpable most culpable adj
schuldig verwijtbaar
Meriting condemnation, censure or blame, especially as something wrong, harmful or injurious; blameworthy, guilty.

culpable homicide culpable homicides n
dood door schuld
Homicide which is culpable but does not rise to the level of murder; unlawful killing of a human being which does not constitute murder.

culprit [ˈkʰʌɫpɹ̥ɪt] culprits n
dader schuldige
The person or thing at fault for a problem or crime.

cult /kʌlt/ /ˈkɒlt/ [kʰʌlt] cults n
cultus sekte
The veneration, devotion, and religious rites given to a deity (especially in a historical polytheistic context), or (in a Christian context) to a saint.

cult film cult films n
cultfilm
A film that has acquired a cult following.

cult of personality cults of personality n
persoonsverheerlijking persoonlijkheidscultus persoonscultus
A situation where a leader (often a dictator) has been idolized and made into a national or group icon and is revered as a result.

cultivate /ˈkʌltɪveɪt/ v
telen verbouwen
To grow plants, notably crops.
cultiveren verzorgen
(figurative) To nurture; to foster; to tend.
bewerken
To turn or stir soil in preparation for planting or as a method of weed control between growing crop plants.

cultivation /ˌkʌltɪˈveɪʃən/ cultivations n
teelt
The art or act of cultivating (improvement of land for or by agriculture), as:

cultural /ˈkʌlt͡ʃ(ə)ɹəl/ /ˈkʌlt͡ʃ(ʊ)əɹəl/ /ˈkʌlt͡ʃɹ(ə)l/ more cultural most cultural adj
cultureel
Pertaining to culture.

cultural Marxism n
cultuurmarxisme
(Marxism, academia) A form of Marxism perceived as subsumed by capitalism and thus as unauthentic by its critics (usually other Marxists).

cultural center cultural centers n
cultureel centrum
An organization, building or complex that promotes culture and arts.

cultural studies n
cultuurwetenschappen
A diverse field of study which examines representations of culture through a variety of academic theories.

cultural wealth cultural wealths n
culturele rijkdom
The collection of arts, architecture, etc. that help to define the culture of a region.

culture /ˈkʌlt͡ʃə/ /ˈkʌlt͡ʃɚ/ cultures n
cultuur
The arts, customs, lifestyles, background, and habits that characterize humankind, or a particular society or nation.
The beliefs, values, behaviour and material objects that constitute a people's way of life.
The conventional conducts and ideologies of a community; the system comprising the accepted norms and values of a society.
(anthropology) Any knowledge passed from one generation to the next, not necessarily with respect to human beings.
(microbiology) The process of growing a bacterial or other biological entity in an artificial medium.
(euphemism) Ethnicity, race (and its associated arts, customs, etc.)

culture shock culture shocks n
cultuurschok
(anthropology, sociology) A state of anxious confusion experienced by someone exposed to an alien or unfamiliar environment.

culverin /ˈkʌlvəɹɪn/ culverins n
culverin veldslang
A kind of handgun.

culvert /ˈkʌlvə(ɹ)t/ culverts n
duiker grondzijl verlaat zinker
A channel crossing under a road or railway for the draining of water.

cum /kʌm/ n
kwakje
(colloquial, vulgar) Semen.

cum /kʌm/ v
klaarkomen komen
(slang, vulgar) To have an orgasm, to feel the sensation of an orgasm.

cum laude adv
met onderscheiding
With praise; an honor added to a diploma or degree for work that is above average.

cumbersome /ˈkʌmbəsəm/ /ˈkʌmbɚsəm/ more cumbersome most cumbersome adj
hinderlijk lastig moeilijk moeizaam zwaar
Burdensome or hindering, as if a weight or drag; vexatious
lastig moeilijk moeizaam omslachtig onhandig zwaar
Not easily managed or handled; awkward; clumsy.
moeilijk lastig moeizaam
Hard, difficult, demanding to handle or get around with.
lastig log
Inert, lumbering, slow in movement

cumin /ˈkjumɪn/ /ˈkjuːmɪn/ /ˈkumɪn/ /ˈkʊmɪn/ /ˈkʌmɪn/ cumins n
komijn kummel
The flowering plant Cuminum cyminum, in the family Apiaceae.
komijn djiera djinten komijnzaad kummel
Its aromatic long seed, used as a spice, notably in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Mexican cookery.

cummerbund /ˈkʌmbɚˌbʌnd/ /ˈkʌməbʌnd/ /ˈkʌmɚˌbʌnd/ cummerbunds n
brede ceintuur
(fashion) A broad sash, especially one that is pleated lengthwise and worn as an article of formal dress, as around a man's waist together with a tuxedo or dinner jacket. [from early 17th c.]

cummingtonite /ˈkʌm.ɪŋ.təˌnaɪt/ cummingtonites n
cummingtoniet
(mineral) A mineral, magnesium-iron silicate hydroxide, (Mg,Fe)7Si8O22(OH)2.

cumulative /ˈkjuːmjʊlətɪv/ /ˈkjuːmjʊˌleɪtɪv/ more cumulative most cumulative adj
cumulatief
Incorporating all current and previous data up to the present or at the time of measuring or collating.

cumulonimbus /ˌkju.mjə.loʊˈnɪm.bəs/ /ˌkjuː.mjʊ.ləʊˈnɪm.bəs/ cumulonimbi cumulonimbuses n
cumulonimbus
(meteorology) A cloud, with a tall structure and a flat base, that is often associated with thunderstorms.

cumulus /ˈkjuː.mjə.ləs/ cumuli n
stapelwolk
A large white, puffy cloud that develops through convection.

cunctation /kʌŋkˈteɪʃən/ cunctations n
aarzeling uitstelgedrag
(obsolete) Delay, hesitation, procrastination.

cuneiform /kjuˈni.ə.fɔɹm/ /kjʊˈneɪ.ɪ.fɔːm/ /ˈkju.nɪ.fɔɹm/ /ˈkjuː.ni.ɪ.fɔːm/ /ˈkjuː.nɪ.fɔːm/ adj
wigvormig
Having the form of a wedge; wedge-shaped, especially with a tapered end.
spijkerschrift wigschrift
Written in the cuneiform writing system.

cuneiform /kjuˈni.ə.fɔɹm/ /kjʊˈneɪ.ɪ.fɔːm/ /ˈkju.nɪ.fɔɹm/ /ˈkjuː.ni.ɪ.fɔːm/ /ˈkjuː.nɪ.fɔːm/ cuneiforms n
spijkerschrift wigschrift
An ancient Mesopotamian writing system, adapted within several language families, originating as pictograms in Sumer around the 30th century BC, evolving into more abstract and characteristic wedge shapes formed by a blunt reed stylus on clayen tablets.

cunnilingus /ˌkʌn.iˈlɪŋ.ɡəs/ /ˌkʌn.ɪˈlɪŋ.ɡəs/ cunnilinguses n
beffen cunnilingus minetten
The stimulation of the vulva using the mouth.

cunning /ˈkʌnɪŋ/ more cunning most cunning adj
doortrapt sluw leep geslepen
Sly; crafty; clever in surreptitious behaviour.
bedreven handig
(obsolete) Skillful, artful.

cunning /ˈkʌnɪŋ/ cunnings n
kundigheid
Practical knowledge or experience; aptitude in performance; skill, proficiency; dexterity.
sluwheid
The disposition to employ one's skill in an artful manner; craftiness; guile; artifice; skill of being cunning, sly, conniving, or deceitful.

cunning folk n
duivelbanners toverdokters
(historical) professional or semi-professional practitioners of magic (who were often charlatans) who were active from at least the 15th up until the early 20th century.

cunt /kʌnt/ [kʰʌ̃nt] cunts n
kut
(vulgar, countable) The female genitalia, especially the vulva.
kut kutwijf
(vulgar, offensive, countable) An extremely unpleasant or objectionable person (in US, especially a woman; in Commonwealth more usually a man).
(Australia, Ireland, NZ, UK, Commonwealth, countable, vulgar) An unpleasant or difficult experience or incident.

cup /kʊp/ /kʌp/ cups n
kopje kop beker tas jat mok
A concave vessel for drinking from, usually made of opaque material (as opposed to a glass) and with a handle.
bekertoernooi
The contents of said vessel.
A contest for which a cup is awarded.
beker
A trophy in the shape of an oversized cup.
toque
(US, Canada) A rigid concave protective covering for the male genitalia.

cup of tea /ˈkʌp əv ˈtiː/ /ˌkʌp ə ˈtiː/ cups of tea n
kopje thee
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see cup,‎ tea. A cup or mug with tea in it.
(idiomatic, singular only) Whatever suits or interests one.

cupbearer /ˈkʌpˌbɛəɹə/ /ˈkʌpˌbɛɹɚ/ cupbearers n
schenker
(chiefly, historical) One who ceremonially fills and hands out the cups in which a drink is served.

cupboard /ˈkʌb.əd/ /ˈkʌb.ɚd/ /ˈkʌp.boɹd/ cupboards n
kast keukenkast
A cabinet, closet, or other piece of furniture with shelves intended for storing cookware, dishware, or food; similar cabinets or closets used for storing other items.

cupcake /ˈkʌpkeɪk/ cupcakes n
cupcake
A small cake baked in a usually paper container shaped like a cup, often with icing on top.

cupola /ˈkjupəloʊ/ /ˈkjuːpələ/ /ˈkupələ/ cupolae cupolas n
koepel
(architecture) A dome-shaped ornamental structure located on top of a larger roof or dome.
(military, railroad) A small turret, usually on a hatch of an armoured fighting vehicle.

cur /kɜː/ /kɝ/ curs n
mormel
(dated, or, humorous) A contemptible or inferior dog.
hondsvot
(dated, or, humorous) A detestable person.

curare /kjʊˈɹɑ.ɹi/ /kjʊˈɹɑː.ɹi/ curares n
curare
A substance containing the alkaloid D-tubocurarine, used historically as a muscle relaxant during surgery.

curate /-ɹɪt/ /ˈkjʊəɹət/ /ˈkjʊɹɪt/ curates n
kapelaan
A parish priest.

curate /kjʊəˈɹeɪt/ /kjʊˈɹeɪt/ /ˈkjʊɹeɪt/ v
cureren
(transitive) To act as a curator for.

curative /ˈkjʊɹ.ə.tɪv/ more curative most curative adj
curatief
Possessing the ability to cure, to heal or treat illness.

curator /kjʊəˈɹeɪtə(ɹ)/ curators n
conservator conservatrice
A person who manages, administers or organizes a collection, either independently or employed by a museum, library, archive or zoo.

curaçao /ˈk(j)ʊəɹ.əˌsaʊ/ /ˈk(j)ʊəɹ.əˌsoʊ/ /ˈkjuːɹəsaʊ/ /ˈkjuːɹəsəʊ/ /ˌk(j)ʊəɹ.əˈsaʊ/ /ˌk(j)ʊəɹ.əˈsoʊ/ curaçaos n
curaçao
A liqueur, made from eau-de-vie, sugar and, as flavor, dried peel of sweet and sour oranges, naturally colorless but often artificially colored blue.

curb /kɜːb/ /kɝb/ curbs n
hindernis kering
Something that checks or restrains; a restraint.

curb /kɜːb/ /kɝb/ v
beteugelen intomen

curd /kɜː(ɹ)d/ curds n
wrongel
The part of milk that coagulates when it sours or is treated with enzymes; used to make cottage cheese, dahi, etc.

curdle /ˈkɜː.dəl/ /ˈkɝ.dəl/ v
stremmen
(ambitransitive) To form curds so that it no longer flows smoothly; to cause to form such curds. (usually said of milk)
klonteren
(ambitransitive) To clot or coagulate; to cause to congeal, such as through cold. (metaphorically of blood)

cure /kjɔː(ɹ)/ /kjɜː(ɹ)/ /kjɝ/ /kjʊə(ɹ)/ /kjʊɹ/ /kɜː(ɹ)/ cures n
remedie
A method, device or medication that restores good health.

cure /kjɔː(ɹ)/ /kjɜː(ɹ)/ /kjɝ/ /kjʊə(ɹ)/ /kjʊɹ/ /kɜː(ɹ)/ v
helen genezen
(transitive) To restore to health.
(transitive) To bring (a disease or its bad effects) to an end.
conserveren
(transitive) To prepare or alter, especially by chemical or physical processing for keeping or use.

curettage /ˌkjʊəɹɪˈtɑːʒ/ curettages n
curettage
(medicine) The removal of unwanted tissue from a body cavity using a curette.

curette /kjʊˈɹɛt/ curettes n
curette
(medicine, dentistry) A hand-held surgical instrument, often with a scoop or hook at its tip, used for cleaning or debriding biological tissue.

curfew /ˈkɜː.fjuː/ /ˈkɝ.fju/ curfews n
avondklok uitgaansverbod
Any regulation requiring people to be off the streets and in their homes by a certain time.
avondklok spertijd
The time when such restriction begins.
avondklok
(historical) A regulation in feudal Europe by which fires had to be covered up or put out at a certain fixed time in the evening, marked by the ringing of an evening bell.

curio /ˈkjɔːɹiˌəʊ̯/ /ˈkjɜːɹiˌəʊ̯/ /ˈkjʊə̯ɹiˌəʊ̯/ curios n
curiositeit curiosum
A strange and interesting object; something that evokes curiosity.

curiosity /-ɪti/ /ˌkjɔːɹiˈɒsəti/ /ˌkjɔːˈɹɒsəti/ /ˌkjɚiˈɑsəti/ /ˌkjɜːˈɹɒsəti/ /ˌkjʊəɹiˈɑsəti/ /ˌkjʊəɹiˈɒsəti/ /ˌkjʊəˈɹɒsəti/ curiosities n
nieuwsgierigheid
(uncountable) Inquisitiveness; the tendency to ask and learn about things by asking questions, investigating, or exploring. [from 17th c.]
curiositeit
A unique or extraordinary object which arouses interest. [from 17th c.]

curious /-i.jɪs/ /-i.ɪs/ /ˈkjɔː-/ /ˈkjɚ.i.əs/ /ˈkjʊ.ɹi.əs/ /ˈkjʊ.ɹəs/ /ˈkjʊə.ɹi.əs/ curiouser curiousest more curious most curious adj
nieuwsgierig
Tending to ask questions, or to want to explore or investigate; inquisitive; (with a negative connotation) nosy, prying.
apart
Leading one to ask questions about; somewhat odd, out of the ordinary, or unusual.

curium /ˈkjʊəɹiəm/ n
curium
A highly fissile transuranic chemical element (symbol Cm) with an atomic number of 96.

curl /kəːl/ /kɝl/ curls n
krul lok
A curving piece or lock of hair; a ringlet.
rotatie
(calculus) The vector field denoting the rotationality of a given vector field.
(calculus, proper noun) The vector operator, denoted \rm{curl}\; or \vec{\nabla}\times\vec{\left(\cdot\right)}, that generates this field.

curlew /ˈkɜːlju/ /ˈkɜːlu/ /ˈkɝlu/ curlews n
wulp
Any of several migratory wading birds in the genus Numenius of the family Scolopacidae, remarkable for their long, slender, downcurved bills.

curlew sandpiper curlew sandpipers n
krombekstrandloper
A type of sandpiper, (Calidris ferruginea)

curling /ˈkəɹlɪŋ/ /ˈkɜː(ɹ)lɪŋ/ curlings n
curling
(uncountable) A winter sport where players aim and slide stones down a sheet of ice and attempt to get their color stones closest to the house (a circular target marked on the ice).

curling iron curling irons n
krultang
A heated cylindrical device for curling the hair.

curly /ˈkɜːli/ /ˈkɝli/ curlier curliest adj
krullerig krullig
Having curls.

curly /ˈkɜːli/ /ˈkɝli/ curlies n
krullenbol
a person or animal with curly hair.

curly bracket curly brackets n
accolade
Either { or }, having various uses in math, music, computer programming and chemistry.

curly fries n
krulfrieten
(chiefly, North America) A kind of fries characterized by their spring-like helical shape, being cut from whole potatoes using a specialized spiral slicer.

curly kale curly kales n
boerenkool

curmudgeon /kɚˈmʌd͡ʒən/ /kɜːˈmʌdʒ.ən/ curmudgeons n
iezegrim kankeraar
An ill-tempered person full of stubborn ideas or opinions.

currant /ˈkɝənt/ /ˈkʌɹənt/ currants n
krent
A small dried grape, usually the Black Corinth grape, rarely more than 4 mm in diameter when dried.
aalbes
The fruit of various shrubs of the genus Ribes, white, black or red.

currency /ˈkɝ.ən.si/ /ˈkʌɹ.ən.si/ currencies n
munteenheid valuta
Money or other items used to facilitate transactions.

current /ˈkɝ.ənt/ /ˈkɝ.ɪnt/ /ˈkʌ.ɹənt/ /ˈkʌ.ɹɪnt/ currenter currentest more current most current adj
actueel huidig huidige
Existing or occurring at the moment.
aktueel aktuele
Generally accepted, used, practiced, or prevalent at the moment.

current /ˈkɝ.ənt/ /ˈkɝ.ɪnt/ /ˈkʌ.ɹənt/ /ˈkʌ.ɹɪnt/ currents n
stroming stroom
The part of a fluid that moves continuously in a certain direction, especially (oceanography) short for ocean current.
stroom
(electricity) the amount of electric charge flowing in each unit of time.

current account current accounts n
lopende rekening van de betalingsbalans
That part of the balance of payments recording a nation's exports and imports of goods and services and transfer payments
betaalrekening lopende rekening
(British, Ireland, banking) An account at a bank which is used for daily transactions.

current events n
actualiteiten
Current affairs; those events and issues of interest currently found in the news.

currently /kɝəntli/ /ˈkʌɹəntli/ more currently most currently adv
momenteel huidig
At this moment, at present, now.

curriculum /kəˈɹɪk.jə.ləm/ /kəˈɹɪkjələm/ /kɚˈɪkjələm/ /kɜːɹˈɪk.juː.ləm/ curricula curriculums n
curriculum
The set of courses, coursework, and their content, offered at a school or university.

curriculum vitae /kəˈɹɪkjələm ˈviːtaɪ/ /kəˈɹɪkjələm ˈviːteɪ/ curricula vitae curricula vitarum n
levensloop
(British) A written account of one's life comprising one's education, accomplishments, work experience, publications, etc.; especially, one used to apply for a job.

curry /ˈkɝ.i/ /ˈkʌɹ.i/ curries n
curryschotel kerrieschotel
One of a family of dishes originating from Indian cuisine, flavoured by a spiced sauce
kerrie curry curryschotel kerrieschotel
A spiced sauce or relish, especially one flavoured with curry powder

curry /ˈkɝ.i/ /ˈkʌɹ.i/ v
roskammen
(transitive) To groom (a horse); to dress or rub down a horse with a curry comb.

curry favor v
een wit voetje halen slijmen
(idiomatic) To seek to gain favor by flattery or attention.

curry ketchup curry ketchups n
curry curryketchup
A variant of ketchup to which curry and other spices have been added, the basis of the dish currywurst.

curry powder curry powders n
kerrie kerriepoeder
A mixture of spices, usually including turmeric, commonly used in Asian-style cooking.

curry tree curry trees n
kerrieboom
A tree (Murraya koenigii), related to citrus, native to South Asia and used for flavoring in the local cuisines.

currycomb currycombs n
roskam
A comb or brush, having rubber or plastic teeth, used to groom horses.

currywurst currywursts n
curryworst
A German national dish consisting of hot pork sausage cut into slices and seasoned with curry ketchup.

curse /kɜːs/ /kɝs/ curses n
vloek verwensing
A supernatural detriment or hindrance; a bane.
vloek
A prayer or imprecation that harm may befall someone.

curse /kɜːs/ /kɝs/ v
vervloeken beheksen verdoemen
(transitive) To place a curse upon (a person or object).
To call upon divine or supernatural power to send injury upon; to imprecate evil upon; to execrate.
vloeken
To bring great evil upon; to be the cause of serious harm or unhappiness to; to furnish with that which will be a cause of deep trouble; to afflict or injure grievously; to harass or torment.

cursed /kɜːst/ /kɝst/ /ˈkɜːsɪd/ /ˈkɝsɪd/ [kʰɝst] [ˈkʰɝsɪ̈d] curseder cursedest more cursed most cursed adj
vervloekt
Under some divine harm, malady, or other curse.

cursive /ˈkɜːsɪv/ /ˈkɝsɪv/ cursives n
cursief
(countable) A cursive character, letter or font.
cursiefje
(countable) A manuscript written in cursive characters.

cursively more cursively most cursively adv
aan elkaar cursief
In a cursive manner.

cursor /kɜɹsəɹ/ /kɜːsə/ [ˈkʰɜːsə] [ˈkʰɜ˞sə˞] cursors n
cursor muisaanwijzer
(GUI) A moving icon or other representation, usually called a pointer, of the position of the pointing device.

cursory /ˈkɜː.sə.ɹi/ /ˈkɜːs.ɹi/ /ˈkɝː.sə.ɹi/ /ˈkɝːs.ɹi/ /ˈkɵː.sɘ.ɹi/ /ˈkɵːs.ɹi/ more cursory most cursory adj
oppervlakkig vluchtig haastig
Hasty or superficial.

curt /kɜːt/ /kɝt/ curter curtest adj
kortaf

curtail /kɚˈteɪl/ /kɜːˈteɪl/ v
beknotten bekorten inkorten knotten kortwieken verkorten
(transitive, obsolete) To cut short the tail of an animal
(transitive) To shorten or abridge the duration of something; to truncate.
beknotten beperken kort houden kortwieken
(transitive, figuratively) To limit or restrict, keep in check.

curtain /ˈkɜː.tən/ /ˈkɝ.tən/ [ˈkʰɝʔn̩] curtains n
gordijn
A piece of cloth covering a window, bed, etc. to offer privacy and keep out light.
doek gordijn
A similar piece of cloth that separates the audience and the stage in a theater.

curtsey /ˈkɜːtsɪ/ /ˈkɝtsɪ/ curtseys curtsies n
nijging
A small bow, generally performed by a woman or a girl, where she crosses the shin of one leg behind the calf of her other leg and briefly bends her knees and lowers her body in deference.

curtsey /ˈkɜːtsɪ/ /ˈkɝtsɪ/ v
nijgen
To make a curtsey.

curvature /ˈkɝ.və.t͡ʃɚ/ curvatures n
kromming
The shape of something curved.

curve /kɚv/ /kɜːv/ [ˈkʰɚv] [ˈkʰɜːv] curves n
curve kromming bocht
A gentle bend, such as in a road.
figuur rondingen
A grading system based on the scale of performance of a group used to normalize a right-skewed grade distribution (with more lower scores) into a bell curve, so that more can receive higher grades, regardless of their actual knowledge of the subject.
kromme curve
(geometry) A one-dimensional figure of non-zero length; the graph of a continuous map from a one-dimensional space.

curve /kɚv/ /kɜːv/ [ˈkʰɚv] [ˈkʰɜːv] v
buigen krommen plooien
(transitive) To bend; to crook.
afbuigen
(intransitive) To bend or turn gradually from a given direction.

curve-billed thrasher curve-billed thrashers n
krombekspotlijster
A non-migratory species of mimid native to the southwestern United States and much of Mexico, Toxostoma curvirostre.

curved /kɜːvd/ /kɝːvd/ more curved most curved adj
gebogen krom
Having a curve or curves; curving.

cushion /ˈkʊʃən/ cushions n
kussen
A soft mass of material stuffed into a cloth bag, used for comfort or support.
Something acting as a cushion, especially to absorb a shock or impact.
band
(sports, billiards, snooker, pool) The lip around a table in cue sports which absorbs some of the impact of the billiard balls and bounces them back.

cusp /kʌsp/ cusps n
piek spits
A sharp point or pointed end.

cuss /kʌs/ v
vervloeken
(chiefly, US, colloquial) To use cursing, to use bad language, to speak profanely.

custodian /kəˈstoʊdiən/ custodians n
bewaarder
A person entrusted with the custody or care of something or someone; a caretaker or keeper.

custodianship custodianships n
voogdij
The office, or the duty of a custodian.

custody /ˈkʌstədiː/ custodies n
hoederecht
The legal right to take care of something or somebody, especially children.

custom /ˈkʌstəm/ adj
aangepast op maat
Created under particular specifications, specially to fit one's needs: specialized, unique, custom-made.
(archaic) Accustomed; usual.

custom /ˈkʌstəm/ customs n
gebruiken manieren
Frequent repetition of the same behavior; way of behavior common to many; ordinary manner; habitual practice; method of doing, living or behaving.
klandizie
(dated, outside, UK) Habitual buying of goods from one same vendor.
gebruik gewoonte
(legal) Long-established practice, considered as unwritten law, and resting for authority on long consent. Compare prescription.
bekendheid
(obsolete) Familiar acquaintance; familiarity.
accijns heffing tol
(archaic, uncountable) Toll, tax, or tribute.

custom house custom houses n
douane
An official building, in a port, where customs are collected and shipping is cleared for entry and exit

custom-made adj
aangepast op maat
Made according to the specifications of a particular individual; unique.

customer /ˈkʌstəmə/ /ˈkʌstəmɚ/ customers n
klant
A patron, a client; one who purchases or receives a product or service from a business or merchant, or intends to do so.

customer service n
klantenservice
The act of providing services to customers before, during and after a purchase.
A department that provides services to existing customers.

customer support n
klantenondersteuning
Provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase.

customs /ˈkʌs.təmz/ customs n
douanerechten
(in the plural) The duties or taxes imposed on imported or exported goods.

customs clearance n
uitklaring

customs declaration customs declarations n
douane-aangifte
A statement giving the details and value of goods being imported or exported, usually required for the purpose of assessing customs duty.

customs union customs unions n
douane-unie tolunie tolverbond
A type of trade bloc which is composed of a free trade area with a common external tariff.

cut /kʊt/ /kʌt/ more cut most cut adj
snijden
(participial adjective) Having been cut.
geslepen
(of a gem) Carved into a shape; not raw.

cut /kʊt/ /kʌt/ cuts n
snee
The result of cutting.
snee snijwond
An opening resulting from cutting; an incision or wound.
snit
The manner or style in which a garment or an article of clothing is fashioned.
stuk
A slab or slice, especially of meat.

cut /kʊt/ /kʌt/ v
slijpen
To form or shape by cutting.
snijden
To perform an incision on, for example with a knife.
snijden knippen
To divide with a knife, scissors, or another sharp instrument.
knippen stoppen
(intransitive) To admit of incision or severance; to yield to a cutting instrument.
knippen schudden spijbelen stoppen
To abridge or shorten a work; to remove a portion of a recording during editing.
scheiden
To separate or omit, in a situation where one was previously associated.
knippen voorsteken
(transitive, computing) To remove (text, a picture, etc.) and place in memory in order to paste at a later time.
verdelen
(intransitive) To intersect or cross in such a way as to divide in half or nearly so.
kappen
(intransitive) To change direction suddenly.
schudden
(transitive, intransitive) To divide a pack of playing cards into two.
snijden knippen scheiden stoppen verminderen
(transitive, slang) To make, to negotiate, to conclude.

cut down v
vellen
(transitive) To bring down by cutting.

cut off one's nose to spite one's face /kˈʌt ˈɒf wˈɒnz nˈə͡ʊz tˈuː spˈa͡ɪt wˈɒnz fˈe͡ɪs/ /kˈʌt ˈɔf wˈʌnz nˈo͡ʊz tˈuː spˈa͡ɪt wˈʌnz fˈe͡ɪs/ v
wie zijn neus schendt schendt zijn aangezicht
(idiomatic) To harm oneself as a result of attempting to harm an adversary.

cut one loose v
eentje laten vliegen eentje loslaten
(slang, vulgar, idiomatic) To flatulate; to fart.

cut out v
uitvallen (a person on the telephone): wegvallen afslaan
(intransitive) To stop working, to switch off; (of a person on the telephone etc.) to be inaudible, be disconnected.

cut to the chase v
met de deur in huis vallen ter zake komen
(idiomatic) To get to the point; to get on with it; to state something directly.

cut up v
snijden
(transitive, idiomatic, British, Irish) To move aggressively in front of another vehicle while driving.

cute /kjuːt/ /kɪu̯t/ cuter cutest adj
schattig lief koddig zoetjes
Possessing physical features, behaviors, personality traits or other properties that are mainly attributed to infants and small or cuddly animals; e.g. fair, dainty, round, and soft physical features, disproportionately large eyes and head, playfulness, fragility, helplessness, curiosity or shyness, innocence, affectionate behavior.
leuk geestig guitig olijk
Lovable, charming, attractive or pleasing, especially in a youthful, dainty, quaint or fun-spirited way.
knap
Mentally keen or discerning (See also acute)

cuticle /ˈkjuːtɪkəl/ cuticles n
nagelriem
The strip of hardened skin at the base and sides of a fingernail or toenail.

cutie /ˈkjuti/ /ˈkjuːti/ [-ɾi] cuties n
schatje schattigaard
A cute person or animal.

cutify /ˈkjuːtɪfaɪ/ v
huidvorming wonddichting
To form skin.
verschattigen
(informal) To make cute.

cutlass /ˈkʌtləs/ cutlasses n
hartsvanger
(nautical) A short sword with a curved blade, and a convex edge; once used by sailors when boarding an enemy ship.

cutler cutlers n
messenmaakster messenmaker
One whose business is making or dealing in cutlery.

cutlery /ˈkʊt.lə.ɹi/ /ˈkʌt.lə.ɹi/ cutleries n
bestek couvert
A collective ensemble of eating and serving utensils such as knives, forks and spoons.

cutlet cutlets n
kotelet
A chop, a specific piece of meat (especially pork, chicken, or beef) cut from the side of an animal.

cutpurse /ˌkʌtˈpɜːs/ /ˌkʌtˈpɝs/ cutpurses n
beurzensnijder zakkenroller
A thief who steals from others' purses or pockets in public.

cutter /ˈkʌtə/ /ˈkʌtɚ/ cutters n
kotter
(nautical) A single-masted, fore-and-aft rigged, sailing vessel with at least two headsails, and a mast set further aft than that of a sloop.

cutting /ˈkʌtɪŋ/ cuttings n
knipsel
(countable) A newspaper clipping.
stek
(countable, horticulture) A leaf, stem, branch, or root removed from a plant and cultivated to grow a new plant.

cuttlefish /-təɹ-/ /ˈkʌt(ə)lfɪʃ/ /ˈkʌtl̩fɪʃ/ [-ɾ(ə)l] cuttlefish cuttlefishes n
zeekat
any of various squid-like cephalopods (marine mollusks) of the order Sepiida that have eight arms, two retractable tentacles, and a calcareous internal shell, and can eject a dark ink when threatened

cuttlefish bone /ˌkʌt(ə)lˌfɪʃ ˈboʊn/ /ˌkʌtl̩fɪʃ ˈbəʊn/ [-ɾ(ə)l-] cuttlefish bones n
schild
The calcareous, oval-shaped internal shell of a cuttlefish (order Sepiida), originally used in powdered form as an antacid and for absorbing moisture or polishing objects, and now chiefly as a dietary supplement for cage birds.

cwm /kuːm/ /kʊm/ cwms n
keteldal U-dal kaar
A valley head created through glacial erosion and with a shape similar to an amphitheatre.

cyan /saɪˈæn/ /ˈsaɪ.ən/ /ˈsaɪˌæn/ more cyan most cyan adj
cyaankleurig
Of the colour cyan.

cyan /saɪˈæn/ /ˈsaɪ.ən/ /ˈsaɪˌæn/ cyans n
cyaan appelblauwzeegroen
An additive secondary colour midway between green and blue, evoked by wavelengths between ~490 and ~520 nm.

cyanide /ˈsaɪənaɪd/ cyanides n
cyanide
(chemistry, countable) Any compound containing the -C≡N group or the CN− anion.

cyanogen /sajˈæn.ə.d͡ʒɪn/ cyanogens n
cyaan cyanogeen
(organic compound) The pseudohalogen (CN)2; a colourless, poisonous gas used as a rocket propellant, an insecticide and in chemical warfare.
cyaan
(chemistry) The radical -CN.

cyanosis /ˌsaɪəˈnoʊsɪs/ cyanoses n
cyanose
(pathology) A blue discolouration of the skin due to the circulation of blood low in oxygen.

cyber- /ˈsaɪbə/ /ˈsaɪbɚ/ prefix
cyber-
Relating to the Internet or cyberspace, or to computers more generally.

cyberattack cyberattacks n
cyberaanval
An attack or intrusion by means of a computer network such as the Internet, often for the purpose of spying.

cybercrime cybercrimes n
cybercrime cybercriminaliteit
Crime committed using computer networks.

cybercriminal cybercriminals n
cybercrimineel
A perpetrator of cybercrime.

cybernetic /ˌsaɪbə(ɹ)ˈnɛtɪk/ /ˌsaɪbɚˈnɛtɪk/ more cybernetic most cybernetic adj
cybernetisch stuurkundig
Of or relating to cybernetics—the mathematical study of communication and control in living organisms or machines.

cybernetics /ˌsaɪ.bə(ɹ)ˈnɛ.tɪks/ n
cybernetica cybernetika stuurkunde
The theory/science of communication and control in living organisms or machines.
stuurkunde
The art/study of governing, controlling automatic processes and communication.
cybertechnologie
Technology related to computers and Internet.

cybersecurity /saɪbəsɪˈkjʊəɹɪtɪ/ n
cyberbeveiliging
Security against electronic attacks such as cyberwarfare or cyberterrorism.

cybersex n
cyberseks
A virtual sexual encounter in which two or more persons connected remotely via a computer network send one another sexually explicit messages simulating a sexual experience.

cybersex v
cyberseksen
To exchange explicit sexual experiences online via text or multimedia.

cyberterrorism n
cyberterrorisme
(computing) The deliberate, large-scale disruption of networks of computers, especially of computers attached to the Internet, by means of viruses etc.

cyberwarfare n
cyberoorlog
Warfare taking place on the Internet, as by disrupting critical online services.

cyborg /ˈsaɪ.boɹɡ/ /ˈsaɪ.bɔː(ɹ)ɡ/ [ˈsaɪ.bo̞ɹɡ] cyborgs n
cyborg
(scifi) A being which is part machine and part organic.

cyclamen cyclamens n
cyclaam
Any of various flowering plants, of the genus Cyclamen, widely cultivated as a houseplant, having decorative leaves and solitary flowers.

cycle /ˈsaɪ.kəl/ /ˈsɑɪ.kəl/ [ˈsaɪ.kl̩] [ˈsɑɪ.kl̩] cycles n
cyclus
A complete rotation of anything.
A process that returns to its beginning and then repeats itself in the same sequence.
programma cyclus
A programme on a washing machine, dishwasher, or other such device.

cycle /ˈsaɪ.kəl/ /ˈsɑɪ.kəl/ [ˈsaɪ.kl̩] [ˈsɑɪ.kl̩] v
fietsen rijden
To go through a cycle or to put through a cycle.
[[aanzetten|aan-]] en [[uitzetten|uit-]]/afzetten [[inschakelen|in-]] en uitschakelen
(electronics) To turn power off and back on

cycle of fifths cycles of fifths n
kwintencirkel
(music, _, theory) A sequence of bass notes at intervals of one perfect fifth lower than the previous note. In twelve-tone equal temperament the sequence repeats every twelve tones, forming a cycle.

cyclic /ˈsaɪ.klɪk/ /ˈsɑɪ.klɪk/ /ˈsɪk.lɪk/ more cyclic most cyclic adj
cyclisch
Characterized by, or moving in cycles, or happening at regular intervals.

cyclicality cyclicalities n
cycliciteit
The condition of being cyclic.

cycling /ˈsaɪk(ə)lɪŋ/ cyclings n
fietsen
(uncountable) The activity of riding cycles, especially bicycles (for transport, sport, physical exercise, recreation, tourism...)
fietsen wielrennen
(uncountable) The sport of riding and racing cycles, especially bicycles.

cyclist /ˈsaɪ.klɪst/ cyclists n
fietser wielrenner wielrenster wielrijder wielrijdster
A person who rides a cycle, especially a bicycle, or who habitually engages in cycling.

cyclocross /ˈsaɪkləʊˌkɹɒs/ n
cyclocross
(cycle racing) A form of bicycle racing consisting of many laps of a short course featuring pavement, wooded trails, grass, steep hills and obstacles and requiring the rider to quickly dismount, carry the bike whilst navigating the obstruction and remount in one motion.

cycloid /ˈsaɪklɔɪd/ cycloids n
cycloïde
(geometry) The locus of a point on the circumference of a circle that rolls without slipping on a fixed straight line.

cyclone /ˈsaɪ.kloʊn/ /ˈsaɪ.kləʊn/ cyclones n
cycloon wervelstorm
(broad sense) A weather phenomenon consisting of a system of winds rotating around a centre of low atmospheric pressure.

cyclopropane cyclopropanes n
cyclopropaan
(organic compound, pharmaceutical drug) The simplest alicyclic hydrocarbon, C3H6, an inflammable gas, sometimes used as an anaesthetic.

cyclopropene cyclopropenes n
cyclopropeen
(organic compound) The cycloalkene having three carbon atoms and one double bond; any derivative of this compound

cyclosilicate cyclosilicates n
cyclosilicaat
Any of several classes of silicate mineral having rings of silicate anions.

cygnet /ˈsɪɡ.nɪt/ cygnets n
zwanenjong
The young of a swan.

cylinder /ˈsɪləndɚ/ /ˈsɪlɪndə(ɹ)/ [ˈsɪlɪ̈ndɚ] cylinders n
cilinder
(geometry) A surface created by projecting a closed two-dimensional curve along an axis intersecting the plane of the curve.
(geometry) A solid figure bounded by a cylinder and two parallel planes intersecting the cylinder.
Any object in the form of a circular cylinder.
A cylindrical cavity or chamber in a mechanism, such as the counterpart to a piston found in a piston-driven engine.
trommel
A container in the form of a cylinder with rounded ends for storing pressurized gas; a gas cylinder.
The part of a revolver that contains chambers for the cartridges.

cylinder head cylinder heads n
cilinderkop
(automotive) A part of an internal combustion engine, usually made as a removable piece, that closes one end of the engine's cylinders.

cylindrical /sɪˈlɪndɹɪkəl/ more cylindrical most cylindrical adj
cilindervormig cilindrisch
Shaped like a cylinder.

cymbal /ˈsɪmbəl/ [ˈsɪmbɫ̩] cymbals n
klankbekken
(musical instruments) A concave plate of brass or bronze that produces a sharp, ringing sound when struck: played either in pairs, by striking them together, or singly by striking with a drumstick or the like.

cymose more cymose most cymose adj
cymeus
(botany) having a cyme, a usually flat-topped flower cluster in which the main and branch stems each end in a flower that opens before those below it or to its side.

cynic /ˈsɪnɪk/ more cynic most cynic adj
cynicus
cynical (in all senses)
(not comparable) Relating to the Dog Star.

cynical /ˈsɪnɪkəl/ more cynical most cynical adj
cynisch
Of or relating to the belief that human actions are motivated only or primarily by base desires or selfishness.

cynicism /ˈsɪn.ɪˌsɪzəm/ cynicisms n
cynisme
(countable) A skeptical, scornful or pessimistic comment or act.

cynologist cynologists n
kynologe kynoloog
One who studies dogs.

cynology n
kynologie
The study of dogs.

cynophile cynophiles n
hondenliefhebber hondenmens
A person who loves canines; a dog lover.

cynophobia /ˌsaɪnəˈfoʊbi.ə/ /ˌsaɪnəˈfəʊbi.ə/ cynophobias n
kynofobie canofobie
An irrational fear or hatred of dogs or other canines.

cypress /ˈsaɪ.pɹəs/ cypresses n
cipres
An evergreen coniferous tree with flattened shoots bearing small scale-like leaves, whose dark foliage is sometimes associated with mourning, in family Cupressaceae, especially the genera Cupressus and Chamaecyparis.

cyst /sɪst/ cysts n
cyste
A pouch or sac without opening, usually membranous and containing morbid matter, which develops in one of the natural cavities or in the substance of an organ.

cystoscopy cystoscopies n
cystoscopie
An endoscopy of the urinary bladder via the urethra

cyto- prefix
cyto-
(biology) cell.

cytokine cytokines n
cytokine
(protein, immunology) Any of various small regulatory proteins that regulate the cells of the immune system.

cytology /saɪˈtɑləd͡ʒi/ /saɪˈtɒləd͡ʒi/ n
cytologie
(biology) The study of cells.

cytoplasm /ˈsaɪtoʊˌplæzəm/ /ˈsaɪtəʊˌplæzəm/ cytoplasms n
cytoplasma
(cytology) The contents of a cell except for the nucleus. It includes cytosol, organelles, vesicles, and the cytoskeleton.

cytoskeleton cytoskeleta cytoskeletons n
cytoskelet

cytosol cytosols n
cytosol
(cytology) The aqueous solution of a cell's cytoplasm, consisting of water, organic molecules and inorganic ions.

d'oh /doʊ(ʔ)/ /dəʊ(ʔ)/ interjection
o nee
Expresses frustration or anger, especially at one’s own stupidity.

d-pad d-pads n
navigatie-pad vierpuntsdruktoets
(video games) A plus-shaped directional input pad on a video game controller that allows for eight degrees of movement, now largely superseded by the thumbstick.

d10 n
d10

d12 n
d12

d20 /ˈdaɪˌtwɛnti/ /ˈdiːˌtwɛnti/ n
d20

d4 d4s n
d4

d6 d6s n
d6

d8 d8s n
d8

daalder /ˈdɑːldə(ɹ)/ daalders n
daalder
A historic unit of currency of the Netherlands, equivalent to one-and-a-half guilders.

dab /dæb/ v
dabben
(dance, intransitive) To perform the dab dance move, by moving both arms to one side of the body parallel with your head.

dabble /ˈdæb(ə)l/ /ˈdæbəl/ v
dompelen spetteren
(transitive) To cause splashing by moving a body part like a bill or limb in soft mud, water, etc., often playfully; to play in shallow water; to paddle.
grondelen
(intransitive, of waterfowl) To feed without diving, by submerging the head and neck underwater to seek food, often also tipping up the tail straight upwards above the water.
als liefhebberij hebben liefhebberen
(intransitive, figuratively) To participate or have an interest in an activity in a casual or superficial way.

dabbling duck dabbling ducks n
grondeleend
One of the ducks of species in subfamily Anatinae, that feed by dabbling in shallow water, including mallards and teals.

dace /deɪs/ dace daces n
serpeling
A shoal-forming fish of species Leuciscus leuciscus, common to swift rivers in England and Wales and in Europe.

dacha /ˈdæt͡ʃə/ dachas dachi n
datsja
A Russian villa or summer house in the countryside.

dachshund /ˈdæk.sənd/ /ˈdæksˌhʊnd/ /ˈdæʃ.h(a)ʊnd/ /ˈdæʃ.ənd/ /ˈdɑk.sənd/ /ˈdɑksˌhʊnt/ /ˈdɑːksˌhʊnd/ dachshunde dachshunds n
dashond teckel
A certain breed of dog having short legs and a long trunk, including standard-sized, miniature (smooth-haired, long-haired, and short-haired) varieties.

dacite /ˈdeɪsaɪt/ dacites n
daciet
(geology) An igneous, volcanic rock with a high iron content.

dactyl /ˈdæktɪɫ/ dactyls n
dactylus
A metrical foot of three syllables (— ⏑ ⏑), one long followed by two short, or one accented followed by two unaccented.

dactylic /dæk.ˈtɪ.lɪk/ more dactylic most dactylic adj
dactylisch

dactylography n
dactylografie
The science of using fingerprints to uniquely identify people.

dactyloscopy /ˌdæktɪlˈɒskəpi/ n
dactyloscopie
The forensic analysis and comparison of fingerprints as a means of identification of individuals

dad /dæd/ dads n
pappa
(informal) A father, a male parent.

dadaism /ˈdɑːdɑːɪzəm/ dadaisms n
dadaïsme
The cultural movement of Dada.

daddy /ˈdædi/ daddies n
pappa papa pappie
(slang, obsolete) The person who gives away the bride at a wedding, in the absence of her actual father.

daffodil /ˈdæfəˌdɪl/ daffodils n
narcis
(countable) A bulbous plant of the genus Narcissus, with yellow flowers and a trumpet shaped corona, especially Narcissus pseudonarcissus, the national flower of Wales.

dagger /ˈdæɡə/ /ˈdæɡəɹ/ daggers n
dolk kruis
(weapons) A stabbing weapon, similar to a sword but with a short, double-edged blade.

dahlia /ˈdeɪlɪə/ /ˈdɑːlɪə/ dahlias n
dahlia
Any plant of the genus Dahlia, tuberous perennial flowering plants native to Mexico.

daikon /ˈdaɪkɒn/ daikon daikons n
Chinese radijs Daikon Japanse radijs winter-radijs witte rammenas
An East Asian cultivar or subspecies of garden radish (Raphanus raphanistrum subsp. sativus, syn. Raphanus sativus) bearing a large, white, carrot-shaped taproot consumed throughout East and South Asia but grown in North America primarily as a fallow crop for its fast-growing leaves (used as animal fodder) and as a soil ripper.

daily /ˈdeɪli/ adj
dagelijks
That occurs every day, or at least every working day

daily /ˈdeɪli/ adv
dagelijks
quotidianly, every day

daily /ˈdeɪli/ dailies n
dagblad
A newspaper that is published every day.

daintiness /ˈdeɪntɪnəs/ daintinesses n
aantrekkelijkheid
The characteristic of being dainty.

dainty /ˈdeɪnti/ daintier daintiest adj
delicaat
Elegant; delicately small and pretty.

dairy /ˈdɛə.ɹi/ /ˈdɛɚ.i/ /ˈdɛɹ.i/ adj
zuivel-
(specifically) Referring to products produced from animal milk as opposed to non-milk substitutes.

dairy /ˈdɛə.ɹi/ /ˈdɛɚ.i/ /ˈdɛɹ.i/ dairies n
zuivel
(uncountable) (also dairy products or dairy produce) Products produced from milk.

dairy cow dairy cows n
melkkoe
Any breed of cow bred for the ability to produce large quantities of milk, from which dairy products are made; an individual cattle beast of such a breed; especially, a female cow who has calved and lactated.

dairy farm dairy farms n
zuivelboerderij
A place where dairy farming takes place.

dairy product dairy products n
zuivelproduct
Any foodstuff made from milk, such as cheese or yogurt.

dais /-əs/ /ˈdaɪ-/ /ˈdeɪ.əs/ /ˈdeɪ.ɪs/ daises n
podium verhoog
A raised platform in a room for a high table, a seat of honour, a throne, or other dignified occupancy, such as ancestral statues; a similar platform supporting a lectern, pulpit, etc., which may be used to speak from. [from c. 1800.]

daisy /ˈdeɪ.zi/ daisies n
madeliefje
The wild flowering plant Bellis perennis of the Asteraceae family, with a yellow head and white petals
margriet
Any of numerous other flowering plants of various species, mostly among the asterids.

dale /deɪl/ dales n
dal vallei
(slightly dated, mainly, Britain) A valley, often in an otherwise hilly area.

dalgona /dælˈɡoʊnə/ /dælˈɡəʊnə/ dalgonas n
dalgona
A Korean sweet made of sugar and baking soda.

dalliance /ˈdalɪəns/ /ˈdæli.əns/ dalliances n
flirt
Playful flirtation; amorous play. [from 14th c.]
gelanterfanter tijdverlies verspilling
A wasting of time in idleness or trifles. [from 16th c.]

dam /dæm/ dams n
dam
A structure placed across a flowing body of water to stop the flow or part of the flow, generally for purposes such as retaining or diverting some of the water or retarding the release of accumulated water to avoid abrupt flooding.

dam failure dam failures n
damdoorbraak

damage /ˈdæmɪd͡ʒ/ damages n
schade
Injury or harm; the condition or measure of something not being intact.
(slang) Cost or expense.

damage /ˈdæmɪd͡ʒ/ v
beschadigen
(transitive) To impair the soundness, goodness, or value of; to harm or cause destruction.

damages /ˈdæmɪd͡ʒɪz/ n
schadevergoeding
(legal) The money paid or awarded to a claimant (in England), a pursuer (in Scotland) or a plaintiff (in the US) in a civil action as compensation for a loss suffered by the same.

damask /ˈdæm.əsk/ damasks n
damast
An ornate silk fabric originating from Damascus.

dammit /ˈdæmət/ /ˈdæmɪt/ interjection
verdomme
(mildly, vulgar) Expressing anger, irritation, contempt, or disappointment.

damn /dæm/ [deəm] [dɛəm] [dɛːm] adj
verdomd verdraaid vervloekt
(mildly, _, profane) Generic intensifier. Fucking; bloody.

damn /dæm/ [deəm] [dɛəm] [dɛːm] adv
verdomd verdraaid verschrikkelijk vreselijk
(mildly, _, profane) Very; extremely.

damn /dæm/ [deəm] [dɛəm] [dɛːm] interjection
verdomme
(mildly, _, profane) Used to express anger, irritation, disappointment, annoyance, contempt or surprise, etc. See also dammit.

damn /dæm/ [deəm] [dɛəm] [dɛːm] damns n
verdomme
The word "damn" employed as a curse.

damn /dæm/ [deəm] [dɛəm] [dɛːm] v
verdoemen
To condemn; to declare guilty; to doom; to adjudge to punishment.

damnation /dæmˈneɪʃən/ damnations n
vervloeking
(religion) Condemnation to everlasting punishment in the future state, or the punishment itself.

damp /dæmp/ damper dampest adj
klam
In a state between dry and wet; moderately wet; moist.

damp squib damp squibs n
sisser
(literally) A firework that has been wet and therefore fails to go off correctly.

dampen /ˈdæmpən/ v
bedrukken dempen
(transitive) To lessen; to dull; to make less intense (said of emotions and non-physical things).

damper /ˈdæmpɚ/ dampers n
afzuigkap dampkap
A valve or movable plate in the flue or other part of a stove, furnace, etc., used to check or regulate the draught of air.
demper
A contrivance (sordine), as in a pianoforte, to deaden vibrations; or, as in other pieces of mechanism, to check some action at a particular time.
domper
Something that kills the mood.

dampness dampnesses n
vochtigheid
Moderate humidity; moisture; moistness; the state or quality of being damp.
vochtigheid vochtigheidsgraad
The degree to which something is damp or moist.

damsel in distress /ˈdæm.zəl ɪn dɪˈstɹɛs/ damsels in distress n
jonkvrouw in nood dame in nood
A young woman perceived as being helpless in a dangerous situation and requiring rescue.

damselfly /ˈdæmzəlflaɪ/ damselflies n
juffer
Any of various insects of the suborder Zygoptera that have long slender bodies, and are similar to dragonflies but having wings folded when at rest.

dance /dæn(t)s/ /dɑːns/ [dans] [deənts] [däns] [däːns] [dæns] [dæːns] [dɐːns] [dɑːns] [dɛənts] [ɖɑːns] dances n
dans
A sequence of rhythmic steps or movements usually performed to music, for pleasure or as a form of social interaction.

dance /dæn(t)s/ /dɑːns/ [dans] [deənts] [däns] [däːns] [dæns] [dæːns] [dɐːns] [dɑːns] [dɛənts] [ɖɑːns] v
dansen
(intransitive) To move with rhythmic steps or movements, especially in time to music.

dance card /ˈdæns ˌkɑɹd/ /ˈdɑːns kɑːd/ dance cards n
balboekje
(dance, dated) A card on which a person (usually a woman) lists those they have agreed to dance with. [from late 19th c.]

dance move dance moves n
dansmove danspas
A bodily movement or series of movements, either traditional or improvised, that forms part of a specific dance or that is performed when dancing.

dance step dance steps n
danspas

danceable more danceable most danceable adj
dansbaar
(of music) Suitable for dancing.

dancehall dancehalls n
danszaal
(countable) A public hall for dancing.

dancer /ˈdæns.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈdæns.ɚ/ /ˈdɑːns.ə(ɹ)/ dancers n
danseres danser
A person who dances, usually as a hobby, an occupation, or a profession.
exotisch danser karakterdanser stripdanser
(euphemistic) A stripper.

dancing /ˈdænsɪŋ/ /ˈdɑːnsɪŋ/ dancings n
dansen
The activity of taking part in a dance.

dandelion /ˈdæn.dəˌlaɪ.ən/ /ˈdæn.dɪˌlaɪ.ən/ dandelions n
paardenbloem leeuwentand
(countable) Any of the several species of plant in the genus Taraxacum, characterised by yellow flower heads and notched, broad-ended leaves, especially the common dandelion (Taraxacum officinale).

dandruff /ˈdændɹʊf/ /ˈdændɹʌf/ dandruffs n
roos hoofdroos pellekes
scaly white dead skin flakes from the human scalp; Pityriasis capitis

danger /ˈdeɪn.d͡ʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈdeɪn.d͡ʒɚ/ dangers n
gevaar
Exposure to likely harm; peril.
gevaar bedreiging
An instance or cause of likely harm.

danger pay n
bibbergeld
Extra payment given to anybody, civilian or soldier, who is employed in a situation where the working conditions or locale are considered to be hazardous.

dangerous /ˈdeɪnd͡ʒ(ə)ɹəs/ /ˈdeɪnd͡ʒɚs/ /ˈdeɪnd͡ʒɚəs/ /ˈdeɪnʒ(ə)ɹəs/ /ˈdeɪnʒɹəs/ more dangerous most dangerous adj
gevaarlijk gevaarlijke
Full of danger.
gevaarlijk
Causing danger; ready to do harm or injury.

dangle /ˈdæŋ.ɡl̩/ v
bungelen bengelen
(intransitive) To hang loosely with the ability to swing.
(transitive) To hang or trail something loosely.

dank /deɪŋk/ /dæŋk/ danker dankest adj
klam vochtig
Dark, damp and humid.
straf
(figuratively, of marijuana) Moist and sticky, (by extension) highly potent.

danse macabre /dɑns məˈkɑb(ɹə)/ danses macabres n
dodendans
(arts) A conventional subject in art, literature and drama, or a particular work in that style, in which death (in the form of a putrid corpse, skeleton, the Grim Reaper, etc) is shown leading people to the grave.

dapper /ˈdæpə(ɹ)/ dapperer dapperest adj
chic elegant stijlvol
Stylishly dressed, neatly dressed, spiffy.

dappled [ˈdæpəɫd] more dappled most dappled adj
gespikkeld
Having a mottled or spotted skin or coat, dapple.

dare /dɛ(ə)ɹ/ /dɛə(ɹ)/ dares n
uitdaging
A challenge to prove courage.

dare /dɛ(ə)ɹ/ /dɛə(ɹ)/ v
durven wagen
(intransitive) To have enough courage (to do something).
tarten uitdagen
(transitive) To defy or challenge (someone to do something)
durven riskeren wagen
(transitive) To have enough courage to meet or do something, go somewhere, etc.; to face up to

daredevil /ˈdɛədɛvəl/ [ˈdɛədɛvəɫ] daredevils n
waaghals
A person who engages in very risky behavior, especially one who is motivated by a craving for excitement or attention. [from 1794]

daring /ˈdɛə.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈdɛɚ.ɪŋ/ /ˈdɛɹɪŋ/ more daring most daring adj
avontuurlijk ondernemend roekeloos stoutmoedig
Adventurous, willing to take on or look for risks; overbold.
dapper durvend gedurfd
Courageous or showing bravery; doughty.

daring /ˈdɛə.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈdɛɚ.ɪŋ/ /ˈdɛɹɪŋ/ darings n
durf lef branie
Boldness.

dark /dɑɹk/ /dɑːk/ darker darkest adj
donker duister
Having an absolute or (more often) relative lack of light.
donker
(of colour) Dull or deeper in hue; not bright or light.
duister geheim donker
Marked by or conducted with secrecy: hidden, secret; clandestine, surreptitious.

dark /dɑɹk/ /dɑːk/ darks n
donker
A complete or (more often) partial absence of light.
ongewisse onwetendheid
(uncountable) Ignorance.
het vallen van de avond nachtval
(uncountable) Nightfall.

dark chocolate dark chocolates n
pure chocolade
(countable) A serving or a variety of this chocolate.

dark crimson underwing dark crimson underwings n
karmozijnrood weeskind
Catocala sponsa, a species of underwing moth.

dark energy n
donkere energie
(astronomy, astrophysics) A hypothetical form of energy which, it is supposed, is spread uniformly throughout space (and time) and has anti-gravitational properties: it represents a possible mechanism for the cosmological constant, and thus is one of the possible explanations for the current accelerating rate of expansion of the universe; and it is estimated to account for about 74% of the mass-energy of the universe.

dark kitchen dark kitchens n
spookkeuken

dark matter n
donkere materie
(astronomy, astrophysics, broadly) Matter which cannot be detected by its radiation but whose presence is inferred from gravitational effects.

dark red adj
donkerrood
(This entry is a translation hub.)

dark-eyed junco dark-eyed juncos n
grijze junco
Junco hyemalis, a passerine bird in the passerine family Passerellidae.

dark-skinned more dark-skinned most dark-skinned adj
donker donkerhuidig
Having a relatively dark skin.

darken /ˈdɑɹkən/ /ˈdɑːkən/ v
verdonkeren verduisteren
(transitive) To make dark or darker by reducing light.
donker worden
(intransitive) To become dark or darker (having less light).
donkerder kleuren maken
(transitive) To make dark or darker in colour.
donkerder worden
(intransitive) To become dark or darker in colour.

darkness /ˈdɑɹknɪs/ /ˈdɑːknəs/ darknesses n
duisternis donkerheid
(uncountable) The state of being dark; lack of light; the absolute or comparative absence of light.
schemering
(uncountable) Gloom; gloominess; depression.

darkroom darkrooms n
doka
(photography) A dark room, where photographs are developed.
darkroom
A darkened room where sexual activity can take place, especially one in a gay club.

darling /ˈdɑɹlɪŋ/ /ˈdɑːlɪŋ/ darlings n
schat schatje geliefde liefje lieve lieverd
A person who is dear to one.

darmstadtium /dɑːɹmˈʃtɑːtiəm/ n
darmstadtium
A transuranic chemical element (symbol Ds) with atomic number 110.

darn /daːn/ /dɑɹn/ /dɑːn/ v
stoppen
(transitive, sewing) To repair by stitching with thread or yarn, particularly by using a needle to construct a weave across a damaged area of fabric.

darnel /ˈdɑːnəɫ/ darnels n
dolik
A species of ryegrass, Lolium temulentum, often found in wheat fields and often host to a fungus intoxicating to humans and animals.

darning needle darning needles n
stopnaald
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see A needle used for darning.

darter darters n
slangenhalsvogel
Any member of the family Anhingidae, waterbirds with long necks.

darts /ˈdɑːts/ n
darts
(games, sports) A game or sport in which darts are thrown at a board, and points are scored depending on where the darts land

dasein /dɑ.zaɪn/ /dɑː.zʌɪn/ n
daarzijn
(philosophy) Being; especially the nature of being; existence, presence, hereness, suchness, essence

dash /dæʃ/ interjection
verdorie
(euphemistic) Damn!

dash /dæʃ/ dashes n
koppelteken streepje
(typography) Any of the following symbols: ‒ (figure dash), – (en dash), — (em dash), or ― (horizontal bar).
sprint
A short run, flight.
scheutje
A small quantity of a liquid substance etc.; less than 1/8 of a teaspoon.

dash /dæʃ/ v
sprinten spurten
(intransitive) To run quickly or for a short distance.
gooien smijten
(transitive) To throw violently.
wegsmijten
(transitive, dated) To mix, reduce, or adulterate, by throwing in something of an inferior quality.
verwoesten
(transitive, of hopes or dreams) To ruin; to destroy.
snel afhaspelen snel afmaken
(transitive, usually with down or off) To complete hastily.
kribbelen
(transitive) To draw or write quickly; jot.

dashboard /ˈdæʃˌboəɹd/ /ˈdæʃˌbɔː(ɹ)d/ /ˈdæʃˌbɔːɹd/ dashboards n
instrumentenpaneel dashboard
(historical) An upturned screen of wood or leather placed on the front of a horse-drawn carriage, sleigh or other vehicle that protected the driver from mud, debris, water and snow thrown up by the horse's hooves.

dashcam /ˈdæʃˌkæm/ dashcams n
dashcam
(automotive) A digital video recorder mounted on the dashboard of a vehicle or elsewhere inside the vehicle to record occurrences in the vicinity, such as traffic accidents that the vehicle has been involved in, to provide evidence for criminal prosecutions, insurance claims, etc.

data /ˈdeɪ.tə/ /ˈdæt.ə/ /ˈdɐːtə/ /ˈdɑːtə/ [ˈdeɪ.ɾə] [ˈdäːɾə] [ˈdæɾ.ə] n
data gegevens informatie
(collectively, uncountable) Information, especially in a scientific or computational context, or with the implication that it is organized.

data structure data structures n
datastructuur gegevensstructuur
(computer science) Any form of storing and organizing data in a computer so that it can be accessed efficiently.

databank databanks n
databank
A database (collection of organized information in a regular structure)
An organization dedicated to maintaining a database.

database /ˈdeɪtəˌbeɪs/ /ˈdætəˌbeɪs/ /ˈdæːtəˌbeːs/ /ˈdɑːtəˌbeɪs/ databases n
database databank
(general) A collection of (usually) organized information in a regular structure, usually but not necessarily in a machine-readable format accessible by a computer.
(computing, loosely, metonymically) A software program (application) for storing, retrieving and manipulating such a structured data set.

date /deɪt/ dates n
dadel
The fruit of the date palm, Phoenix dactylifera, somewhat in the shape of an olive, containing a soft, sweet pulp and enclosing a hard kernel.
datum
The addition to a writing, inscription, coin, etc., which specifies the time (especially the day, month, and year) when the writing or inscription was given, executed, or made.
datum tijdstip
A specific day in time at which a transaction or event takes place, or is appointed to take place; a given point of time.
tijdstip datum
A point in time.
einde
(rare) Assigned end; conclusion.
levensduur
(obsolete) Given or assigned length of life; duration.
afspraak afspraakje
A pre-arranged meeting.
date afspraakje
A romantic meeting or outing with a lover or potential lover, or the person so met.

date /deɪt/ v
dateren
(transitive) To note the time or place of writing or executing; to express in an instrument the time of its execution.
(transitive) To determine the age of something.
(intransitive, with from) To have beginning; to begin; to be dated or reckoned.
daten
(transitive) To take (someone) on a date, or a series of dates.

date of birth dates of birth dates of births n
geboortedatum
The date and year on which something or someone was born.

date of death dates of death dates of deaths n
overlijdensdatum
The date and year something or someone died.

date palm date palms n
dadelpalm dadelboom
A palm tree, Phoenix dactylifera, whose fruit is the date.

dating /ˈdeɪt.ɪŋ/ datings n
datering
An estimation of the age of an artifact, biological vestige, linguistic usage, etc.

dating agency dating agencies n
huwelijksbureau
A business providing a service allowing people to meet each other for romantic outings.

dative /ˈdeɪtɪv/ adj
datief
(grammar) Noting the case of a noun which expresses the remoter or indirect object, generally indicated in English by to or for with the objective.
(obsolete, legal) Given by a judge, as distinguished from being cast upon a party by the law itself.
begeven
(obsolete, legal) In one’s gift; capable of being disposed of at will and pleasure, as an office or other privilege.
afzetbaar
(obsolete, legal) Removable, as distinguished from perpetual; — said of an officer.

dative case dative cases n
datief dativus derde naamval
(grammar) Case used to express direction towards an indirect object, the recipient or beneficiary of an action, and is generally indicated in English by to (when a recipient) or for (when a beneficiary) with the objective case. The direct object may be either stated or unstated where the indirect object is the beneficiary of the verbal action, but is stated where the indirect object is a recipient. If there is emphasis on the indirect object, the indirect object usually precedes the direct object and is not usually indicated with to or for; said structure is also used when neither object is being emphasized.

daub /dɑb/ /dɔb/ /dɔːb/ daubs n
stroleem
A soft coating of mud, plaster, etc.
kladschilderij
A crude or amateurish painting.

daub /dɑb/ /dɔb/ /dɔːb/ v
kladschilderen besmeren kliederen
(intransitive, transitive) To apply (something) to a surface in hasty or crude strokes.

daughter /ˈdoːtɐ/ /ˈdɑ.tɚ/ /ˈdɔ.tɚ/ /ˈdɔ.t̬ɚ/ /ˈdɔːtə(ɹ)/ [ˈdɑ.ɾɚ] [ˈdɔ.ɾɚ] daughters daughtren n
dochter
One’s female offspring.

daughter company daughter companies n
dochteronderneming

daughter language daughter languages n
dochtertaal
(linguistics) A language which genetically descends from an earlier parent language.

daughter-in-law /ˈdɔːtə(ɹ)ɪnˌlɔː/ daughter-in-laws daughters-in-law n
schoondochter
The wife of one's child.

daughterly more daughterly most daughterly adj
dochterlijk
Relating to or characteristic of a daughter.

daunt /dɑnt/ /dɑːnt/ /dɔnt/ /dɔːnt/ v
afschrikken ontmoedigen
(transitive) To discourage, intimidate.
overweldigen
(transitive) To overwhelm.

daunting /ˈdɔntɪŋ/ /ˈdɔːntɪŋ/ more daunting most daunting adj
beangstigend intimiderend ontmoedigend
Discouraging; inspiring fear.
indrukwekkend intimiderend overweldigend
Intimidatingly impressive; awe-inspiring, overwhelming.

dauntlessness n
onverschrokkenheid
The characteristic of being dauntless; fearlessness.

davit /ˈdeɪvɪt/ /ˈdævət/ davits n
davit
(nautical, construction) A crane, often working in pairs and usually made of steel, used to lower things over an edge of a long drop off, such as lowering a maintenance trapeze down a building or launching a lifeboat over the side of a ship.

dawdle /ˈdɑd(ə)l/ /ˈdɔd(ə)l/ /ˈdɔːdl̩/ v
dralen klungelen leuteren talmen
To spend time idly and unfruitfully; to waste time. [from mid 17th c. (probably dialectal); in general use from late 18th c.]

dawn /doːn/ /dɑn/ /dɔn/ /dɔːn/ dawns n
dageraad zonsopgang morgenschemering opgang
(uncountable) The morning twilight period immediately before sunrise.
dageraad zonsopgang opgang
(countable) The rising of the sun.
ochtendschemering dageraad zonsopgang
(uncountable) The time when the sun rises.

dawn /doːn/ /dɑn/ /dɔn/ /dɔːn/ v
dagen rijzen
(intransitive, figurative) To begin to give promise; to begin to appear or to expand.

day /deɪ̯/ days n
dag etmaal
(informal, or, meteorology) A 24-hour period beginning at 6am or sunrise.
A period of time between two set times which mark the beginning and the end of day in a calendar, such as from midnight to the following midnight or (Judaism) from nightfall to the following nightfall.
The part of a day period which one spends at one’s job, school, etc.
A period of contention of a day or less.

day after tomorrow adv
overmorgen
(This entry is a translation hub.)

day and night adv
dag en nacht
All the time; round the clock; unceasingly.

day before yesterday adv
eergisteren eergister
(This entry is a translation hub.)

day in, day out adv
dagdagelijks dag in dag uit dag na dag
(idiomatic) Every day; daily; constantly or continuously (especially, of something that has become routine or monotonous).

day off days off n
vrije dag
A day of vacation; a day when one does not go to work, school, etc.

day trip day trips n
daguitstap
An excursion that lasts most of the day.

day-tripper day-trippers n
dagjestoerist eendagstoerist
Someone who takes a day trip.

daybreak /ˈdeɪbɹeɪk/ daybreaks n
dageraad
Dawn.

daycare centre daycare centres n
kinderdagverblijf
A building where children are supervised during the day so that their parents can work.

daydream /ˈdeɪdɹiːm/ [ˈdeɪd͡ʒɹiːm] daydreams n
dagdroom
A spontaneous series of thoughts while awake not connected to immediate reality.

daydream /ˈdeɪdɹiːm/ [ˈdeɪd͡ʒɹiːm] v
dagdromen
(intransitive) To have such a series of thoughts; to woolgather.

daydreamer /ˈdeɪdɹimɚ/ /ˈdeɪdɹiːmə/ [ˈdeɪd͡ʒɹimɚ] daydreamers n
dagdromer dromer
One who daydreams.

daylight /ˈdeɪlaɪt/ /ˈdeɪˌlaɪt/ daylights n
daglicht
The light from the Sun, as opposed to that from any other source.

daylight robbery /ˌdeɪlaɪt ˈɹɒb(ə)ɹi/ /ˌdeɪˌlaɪt ˈɹɑb(ə)ɹi/ daylight robberies n
je reinste diefstal
(uncountable) The practice of cheating or of imposing an exorbitant charge for a product or service; (countable, rare) an instance of this.

daylight saving time daylight saving times n
zomertijd
The practice in some places of adjusting clocks forward in the spring and back in the fall, usually by one hour, so that the adjustment causes the time to coincide with the greatest period of illumination by the sun over the course of the day.

daymare /ˈdeɪˌmɛə/ /ˈdeɪˌmɛɚ/ daymares n
dagmerrie
A vivid, unpleasant mental image, having the characteristics of a nightmare, during wakefulness.

dayplanner dayplanners n
dagplanner
A notebook used to plan the activities and tasks of each day.

days of yore n
de goede oude tijd
(idiomatic, nostalgic) The past; bygone days.

dayworker dayworkers n
dagloner
An employee paid on an irregular basis; a casual worker.

daze /deɪz/ v
versuffen
(transitive) To stun or stupefy, for example with bright light, with a blow, with cold, or with fear

dazed /deɪzd/ more dazed most dazed adj
verbouwereerd
In a state of shock or confusion.

dazzle /ˈdæzəl/ v
verblinden blenden
(transitive) To confuse the sight of by means of excessive brightness.

de Klerk /də.ˈklɛɹk/ de Klerks pn
de Klerk

de Vries de Vries de Vrieses pn
de Vries

de facto /dəˈfæktoʊ/ /dɪˈfæktəʊ/ /ˌdeɪˈfæktoʊ/ /ˌdeɪˈfæktəʊ/ /ˌdiˈfæktoʊ/ /ˌdiːˈfæktəʊ/ adj
de facto
In fact or in practice; in actual use or existence, regardless of official or legal status. (Often opposed to de jure.)

de jure /deɪ ˈd͡ʒʊəɹeɪ/ /deɪ ˈd͡ʒʊəɹɪ/ /deɪ ˈd͡ʒʊɹi/ /diː ˈd͡ʒʊəɹi/ /dɪ ˈd͡ʒʊəɹi/ adj
de jure
Legal; justified by right or law, especially when in name only.

de- /diː/ /də/ /dɪ/ prefix
de- ont- ver-
reversal, undoing

deacon /ˈdiːkən/ deacons n
diaken
(Christianity) A designated minister of charity in the early Church (see Acts 6:1-6).
(Orthodoxy, Catholicism) A clergyman ranked directly below a priest, with duties of helping the priests and carrying out parish work.
(Protestantism) Free Churches: A lay leader of a congregation who assists the pastor.

deaconess-house deaconess-houses n
diaconessenhuis
(chiefly, _, historical) A house inhabited or operated by deaconesses, providing basic medical attention, care for the poor and sick etc.

dead /diːd/ /dɛd/ deader deadest adj
dood dode gestorven overleden
(not comparable) No longer used or required.
(rare, especially, religion, often with "to") Indifferent to; having no obligation toward; no longer subject to or ruled by (sin, guilt, pleasure, etc).

dead /diːd/ /dɛd/ adv
bloed- dood- oer-
(degree, informal, colloquial) Very, absolutely, extremely.

dead /diːd/ /dɛd/ n
stilte
(often with "the") Time when coldness, darkness, or stillness is most intense.

dead as a dodo adj
morsdood
(simile) Undoubtedly and unquestionably dead.

dead comet dead comets n
dode komeet

dead drop dead drops n
dode brievenbus
(espionage) A location used to secretly pass items between two people, without requiring them to meet.

dead end dead ends n
beluik
(idiomatic) A street or path or tunnel that goes nowhere or is blocked on one end.

dead language dead languages n
dode taal
A language which no longer has any native speakers.

dead letter dead letters n
dode letter
A law or other measure that is no longer enforced.

dead man's switch dead man's switches n
dodemansknop
A switch that automatically stops a machine or vehicle after a set period of inactivity from the operator.

dead of night n
holst van de nacht
(idiomatic) Middle of the night.

dead reckoning dead reckonings n
gegist bestek
A method of estimating the position of a ship or aircraft by applying estimates of the distance and direction travelled from a previously known position. In respect to ships/boats, it excludes the effect of wind and current on the vessel. Compare with estimated position. Abbreviation: DR

dead ringer dead ringers n
evenbeeld
(idiomatic) Someone or something that very closely resembles another; someone or something easily mistaken for another.

deadeye /ˈdɛdaɪ/ deadeyes n
jufferblok
(nautical) A wooden disk having holes through which the lanyard is passed, used for tightening shrouds.

deadhead /ˈdɛdhɛd/ v
koppen
(transitive) To remove spent or dead blossoms from a plant.

deadlift v
deadliften
(transitive) To lift a barbell while moving the body from a bent-over position to a standing position.

deadline /ˈdɛdˌlaɪn/ deadlines n
termijn deadline
A time limit in the form of a date on or before which something must be completed.

deadly /ˈdɛd.li/ deadlier deadliest more deadly most deadly adj
dodelijk
Causing death; lethal.

deadly nightshade deadly nightshades n
belladonna wolfskers
The plant Atropa belladonna, a perennial shrub of the nightshade family that contains high concentrations of the alkaloid atropine which can be deadly if taken in excess.

deadly sin deadly sins n
hoofdzonde
Any of the seven deadly sins: pride (or vanity, vainglory), envy, gluttony, greed (or avarice), lust, sloth (or acedia), and wrath (or anger).

deadpan /ˈdɛdpæn/ more deadpan most deadpan adj
emotieloos zonder uitdrukking
Deliberately impassive or expressionless.

deaf /diːf/ /dɛf/ deafer deafest adj
doof dove doven
Unable to hear, or only partially able to hear.

deaf person deaf people deaf persons n
dove
(This entry is a translation hub.)

deaf-mute adj
doofstom
(now, offensive) Unable to hear or speak.

deaf-mute deaf-mutes n
doofstomme
(now, offensive) A person who is unable to hear or speak.

deafblind adj
doofblind
Unable to see and hear.

deafblindness /ˈdɛf.blaɪn(d).nɪs/ n
doofblindheid
The medical condition of being both deaf and blind.

deafen /ˈdɛfən/ v
doof maken verdoven
(transitive) To make deaf, either temporarily or permanently.
geluiddicht maken
(transitive) To make soundproof.

deafening /ˈdɛfənɪŋ(ɡ)/ more deafening most deafening adj
oorverdovend
Loud enough to cause temporary or permanent hearing loss.

deafness /ˈdɛfnəs/ deafnesses n
doofheid
The condition of being deaf; the lack or loss of the ability to hear.

deal /diːl/ v
uitdelen
(transitive) To distribute among a number of recipients, to give out as one’s portion or share.
verdelen
(transitive) To administer or give out, as in small portions.
delen
(ambitransitive) To distribute cards to the players in a game.
dealen
(ambitransitive) To sell, especially to sell illicit drugs.
te maken hebben met
(intransitive) To be concerned with.
handelen behandelen regelen
(intransitive) To handle, to manage, to cope.

deal breaker deal breakers n
dealbreaker
An issue which causes a relationship (especially in business) to fail.

deal with v
behandelen
(transitive) To handle verbally or in some form of artistic expression; to address or discuss as a subject.
(transitive) To take action with respect to (someone or something).
omgaan met
(transitive) To behave in a certain way towards.

dealer /ˈdiːlə(ɹ)/ dealers n
dealer
One who deals in goods, especially automobiles; a middleman.
gever
The person who deals the cards in a card game.

dealership /ˈdiːləʃɪp/ dealerships n
dealer
A place that sells items, especially cars.

dean /diːn/ [diːn] [dĩːn] deans n
decaan deken
A senior official in a college or university, who may be in charge of a division or faculty (for example, the dean of science) or have some other advisory or disciplinary function (for example, the dean of students).
deken
A dignitary or presiding officer in certain church bodies, especially an ecclesiastical dignitary, subordinate to a bishop, in charge of a chapter of canons.
The senior member of some group of people.

dear /diːɹ/ /dɪə/ /dɪɹ/ dearer dearest more dear most dear adj
lief bemind beminnelijk geliefd kostbaar
Loved; lovable.
innig liefdevol
Loving, affectionate, heartfelt
duur dierbaar gekoesterd geliefd precieus waardevol
Precious to or greatly valued by someone.
beste geachte hooggeachte lieve
A formal way to start (possibly after my) addressing somebody at the beginning of a letter, memo etc.
beste lieve waarde
A formal way to start (often after my) addressing somebody one likes or regards kindly.
beste
An ironic way to start (often after my) addressing an inferior or someone one dislikes.

dear /diːɹ/ /dɪə/ /dɪɹ/ dears n
lieverd schat
A very kind, loving person.

dearth /dɜːθ/ /dɝθ/ dearths n
hongersnood
A period or condition when food is rare and hence expensive; famine.
schaarste
(by extension) Scarcity; a lack or short supply.

death /diːθ/ /dɛθ/ deaths n
dood
Execution (in the judicial sense).
(often, capitalized) The personification of death as a (usually male) hooded figure with a scythe; the Grim Reaper.
(figuratively, especially followed by of-phrase) A cause of great stress, exhaustion, embarrassment, or another negative condition (for someone).
(preceded by the) The collapse or end of something.
(figurative) Spiritual lifelessness.
dood overlijden
The cessation of life and all associated processes; the end of an organism's existence as an entity independent from its environment and its return to an inert, nonliving state.

death adder death adders n
doodsadders
Any snake of the genus Acanthophis, a group of highly venomous elapids found in Australia and New Guinea.

death camp death camps n
vernietigingskamp
A facility built during the Holocaust by the Nazis to kill especially the Jewish people through gassing.

death cap death caps n
groene knolamaniet
The deadly poisonous mushroom Amanita phalloides.

death certificate death certificates n
doodceel overlijdensakte
A document issued by a medical practitioner, or by a registrar, certifying the date, location and cause of a person's death as later entered in an official register of deaths.

death march death marches n
dodenmars
A forced movement of people, on foot, in such circumstances that many die during the journey.

death mask death masks n
dodenmasker
A plaster or similar cast of a person's face after death.

death metal n
deathmetal
(music) A subgenre of heavy metal typically employing moderate to fast tempos, heavily distorted guitars, deep growling vocals, blast beat drumming and complex song structures with multiple tempo changes, often having violent or dark lyrics.

death penalty death penalties n
doodstraf
(legal) A punishment in which the offender is put to death by the state.

death sentence death sentences n
doodvonnis doodstraf
(legal) A decree that someone be put to death as a punishment for a crime; a sentence of execution.

death squad death squads n
doodseskader
An armed group that carries out clandestine, extrajudicial killings.

death threat death threats n
doodsbedreiging
A threat to kill another person or a group of people.

death toll death tolls n
dodental
The number of dead as a result of a war, natural disaster or other incident.

death wish death wishes n
doodsverlangen doodswens
(psychology) A desire, especially subconscious, for the death of oneself or of someone else.

death's-head death's-heads n
doodshoofd doodskop
A human skull, as symbol of death.

debacle /deɪˈbɑ.kəl/ /deɪˈbɑː.kəl/ /dəˈbɑ.kəl/ /dɛˈbɑː.kəl/ /dɪˈbɑ.kəl/ debacles n
debacle fiasco verplettering
An event or enterprise that ends suddenly and disastrously, often with humiliating consequences. [from early 19th c.]

debatable [dɪˈbeɪtəbəɫ] more debatable most debatable adj
betwistbaar discutabel
Open to debate; not fully proved or confirmed.

debate /di-/ /də-/ /dɪˈbeɪt/ debates n
debat
An argument, or discussion, usually in an ordered or formal setting, often with more than two people, generally ending with a vote or other decision.
bespreking discussie
An informal and spirited but generally civil discussion of opposing views.
discussie meningsverschil
(uncountable) Discussion of opposing views.

debate /di-/ /də-/ /dɪˈbeɪt/ v
bespreken debatteren uitpraten
(ambitransitive, reciprocal) To participate in a debate; to dispute, argue, especially in a public arena. [from 14th c.]

debauch /dɪˈbɔːt͡ʃ/ v
ontaarden
(transitive) To morally corrupt (someone); to seduce.
ontwaarden
(transitive) To debase (something); to lower the value of (something).

debauchery /dɪˈboː.t͡ʃə.ɹi/ /dɪˈbɑ.t͡ʃə.ɹi/ /dɪˈbɔː.t͡ʃə.ɹi/ debaucheries n
losbandigheid zedeloosheid
Indulgence in sensual pleasures; scandalous activities involving sex, alcohol, or drugs without inhibition.
(archaic) Seduction from duty.

debenture /dɪˈbɛntjʊə/ /dɪˈbɛntʃə/ debentures n
obligatie

debilitate /dəˈbɪləteɪt/ /dɪˈbɪlɪteɪt/ v
verzwakken
(transitive) To make feeble; to weaken.

debit /ˈdɛb.ɪt/ debits n
debet
In bookkeeping, an entry in the left hand column of an account.
A sum of money taken out of a bank account. Thus called, because in bank's bookkeeping a cash withdrawal diminishes the amount of money held on the account, i.e. bank's debt to the customer.

debit card debit cards n
debetkaart

debit note debit notes n
debetnota
(accounting) A commercial document issued by a seller in order to adjust upwards the amount of an invoice already issued.

debride /diːˈbɹiːd/ /dɪˈbɹiːd/ v
debrideren
(transitive) To remove necrotic tissue or foreign matter from (a wound or the like).

debriefing /diːˈbɹiːfɪŋ/ debriefings n
debriefing
The act of debriefing, or the state of being debriefed.
The report of a mission or project, or the information so obtained.

debris /dəˈbɹiː/ /ˈdeɪbɹi/ /ˈdɛbɹi/ n
puin restanten wrakhout wrakstukken
Rubble, wreckage, scattered remains of something destroyed.
afval overblijfselen puin
Litter and discarded refuse.
ruine
The ruins of a broken-down structure.
gletjserpuin
(geology) Large rock fragments left by a melting glacier etc.

debt /dɛt/ debts n
schuld verplichting schulden
An action, state of mind, or object one has an obligation to perform for another, adopt toward another, or give to another.
schulden schuld
The state or condition of owing something to another.
(finance) Money that one person or entity owes or is required to pay to another, generally as a result of a loan or other financial transaction.

debt bondage debt bondages n
schuldslavernij
A condition similar to slavery where people are unable to control their lives or their work due to unpaid debts.

debt relief n
kwijtschelding
The partial or total forgiveness of debt.

debtor /ˈdet.ə/ /ˈdɛt.ə/ /ˈdɛt.ɚ/ debtors n
debiteur debitrice schuldenaar
(economics) A person or firm that owes money; one in debt; one who owes a debt.

debug /diːˈbʌɡ/ /ˈdiː.bʌɡ/ v
debuggen
(computer science) To search for and eliminate malfunctioning elements or errors in something, especially a computer program or machinery.

debugger /diˈbʌɡəɹ/ /diːˈbʊɡə/ /diːˈbʌɡə/ debuggers n
debugger
(programming) A computer program that helps the user to test and debug other programs, by enabling their step-by-step execution controlled by the user, setting of breakpoints, and monitoring values of variables.

debunk /diːˈbʊŋk/ /diːˈbʌŋk/ /dɪˈbʌŋk/ /ˌdiːˈbʌŋk/ v
doorprikken ontmaskeren
(transitive) To discredit, or expose to ridicule the falsehood or the exaggerated claims of something.

deburr /diːˈbɜː(ɹ)/ v
afbramen
(transitive) To remove burrs from (a workpiece).

debut /-b(j)ɪu̯/ /deɪˈbjuː/ /də-/ /dəˈbjuː/ /dəˈbʉː/ /dɛˈbjuː/ /dɛˈbuː/ /ˈdeɪbjuː/ /ˈdeːbjuː/ /ˈdæɪbjʉː/ /ˈdæɪbʉː/ /ˈdɛbjuː/ debuts n
debuut
A performer's first performance to the public, in sport, the arts or some other area.

debut /-b(j)ɪu̯/ /deɪˈbjuː/ /də-/ /dəˈbjuː/ /dəˈbʉː/ /dɛˈbjuː/ /dɛˈbuː/ /ˈdeɪbjuː/ /ˈdeːbjuː/ /ˈdæɪbjʉː/ /ˈdæɪbʉː/ /ˈdɛbjuː/ v
debuteren
(transitive, chiefly, US) to formally introduce, as to the public
(intransitive) to make one's initial formal appearance

debutant /ˈdeɪbjuːtənt/ /ˈdɛbjuːtənt/ debutants n
debutant
A person (especially a male) who débuts, or appears for the first time.

debutante /ˌdeɪbjuːˈtɑːnt/ /ˌdɛbjuːˈtɑːnt/ debutantes n
debutante
A female debutant, especially in sport and entertainment.

deca- /dɛkə-/ prefix
deca-
Ten.
In the metric system, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 10. Symbol: da

decade /dəˈkeɪd/ /ˈdɛkeɪd/ /ˈdɛkəd/ decades n
decennium tiental
A period of ten years [from 17th c.], particularly such a period beginning with a year ending in 0 and ending with a year ending in 9. [from 19th c.]
tiental
A group, set, or series of ten [from 16th c.], particularly:
Any of the sets of ten sequential braille characters with predictable patterns.
tiental tientje
(Roman Catholicism) A series of prayers counted on a rosary, typically consisting of an Our Father, followed by ten Hail Marys, and concluding with a Glory Be and sometimes the Fatima Prayer.

decadentism n
decadentisme
Decadence.

decaf /ˈdiːkæf/ decafs n
deca decaf
(informal) A decaffeinated coffee, tea, or soft drink.

decagram /ˈdɛkəɡɹæm/ decagrams n
decagram décagramme
(metrology) An SI unit of mass equal to 101 grams. Symbol: dag

decalitre /ˈdɛkəlɪtə(ɹ)/ decalitres n
decaliter
Ten litres. Symbol: daL

decametre /ˈdɛkəmiːtə(ɹ)/ decametres n
decameter
(metrology) An SI unit of length equal to 101 metres. Symbol: dam

decant /dəˈkænt/ v
overgieten
(transitive) To pour from one vessel into another.

decapitated /dɪˈkæpɪteɪtəd/ adj
onthoofd
With the head removed.

decapitation /diˌkæp.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ /dɪˌkæp.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ /ˈdi.kæp.əˌteɪ.ʃən/ /ˈdi.kæp.əˌteɪ.ʃɪn/ decapitations n
onthoofding
Beheading; the act of beheading or decapitating.

decasyllabic /dɛkəsɪˈlæbɪk/ adj
tienlettergrepig
Having ten syllables.

decathlon /diːˈkæθlɒn/ /dɪˈkæθlɒn/ decathla decathlons n
tienkamp
An athletic contest consisting of ten events which includes sprinting, hurdling, jumping, and throwing over a span of two days.

decay /di.ˈkeɪ/ /dɪˈkeɪ/ decays n
verval
The process or result of being gradually decomposed; rot, decomposition.

decay /di.ˈkeɪ/ /dɪˈkeɪ/ v
in verval raken verloederen vervallen
(intransitive) To deteriorate, to get worse, to lose strength or health, to decline in quality.

deceased /diˈsist/ /diˈsizd/ /dɪˈsist/ /dɪˈsizd/ /dɪˈsiːst/ /dɪˈzizd/ adj
overleden dood
No longer alive; dead.

deceased /diˈsist/ /diˈsizd/ /dɪˈsist/ /dɪˈsizd/ /dɪˈsiːst/ /dɪˈzizd/ deceased deceaseds n
overledene overledenen
A dead person.

deceit /dɪˈsiːt/ deceits n
bedrog bedriegerij
An act or practice intended to deceive; a trick.

deceive /dɪˈsiːv/ v
bedriegen misleiden
(transitive) To trick or mislead.

deceleration /diːsɛləˈɹeɪʃən/ /dɪˌsɛləˈɹeɪʃən/ decelerations n
vertraging
(uncountable) The act or process of decelerating.

decency /ˈdiːsənsi/ decencies n
fatsoen
The quality of being decent; propriety.

decent /ˈdiːsənt/ more decent most decent adj
fatsoenlijk integer
(of a person) Having a suitable conformity to basic moral standards; showing integrity, fairness, or other characteristics associated with moral uprightness.
toonbaar
(informal) Sufficiently clothed or dressed to be seen.
redelijk
Fair; acceptable; okay.
significant substantieel
Significant; substantial.

decentralize /diːˈsɛntɹəlaɪz/ v
decentraliseren
To cause something to change from being concentrated at one point to being distributed across a number of points.
To reduce the authority of a governing body by distributing that authority among several bodies.

deception /dɪˈsɛpʃən/ deceptions n
misleiding bedriegerij bedrog
An instance of actions and/or schemes fabricated to mislead someone into believing a lie or inaccuracy.

deceptive /dɪˈsɛp.tɪv/ more deceptive most deceptive adj
bedrieglijk misleidend onoprecht
Likely or attempting to deceive.

deci- /ˈdɛsɪ/ prefix
deci-
A tenth part.

decibel /ˈdɛsɪbəl/ /ˈdɛsɪbɛl/ decibels n
decibel
A common measure of sound intensity ratio that is one tenth of a bel on the logarithmic intensity scale. It is defined as dB = ⅒log10(P1 / P2), where P1 and P2 are the relative powers of the sound.

decide /dɪˈsaɪd/ v
besluiten beslissen
(ambitransitive) to resolve (a contest, problem, dispute, etc.); to choose, determine, or settle
(intransitive) to make a judgment, especially after deliberation

deciduous /dɪˈsɪd͡ʒ.u.əs/ /dɪˈsɪd͡ʒ.ʊ.əs/ adj
bladverliezend loofverliezend
(botany) Of or pertaining to trees which lose their leaves in winter or the dry season.

decigram /ˈdɛsɪɡɹæm/ decigrams n
decigram
(metrology) An SI unit of mass equal to 10−1 grams. Symbol: dg

decilitre /ˈdɛsɪliːtə(ɹ)/ decilitres n
deciliter
(metrology) An SI unit of fluid equal to 10−1 liters. Symbol: dl.

decimal /ˈdɛs.məl/ /ˈdɛs.ə.məl/ /ˈdɛs.ɪ.məl/ /ˈdɛs.ɪ.məɫ/ adj
decimaal decimale tientallig tientallige
(arithmetic, computing) Concerning numbers expressed in decimal or mathematical calculations performed using decimal.

decimal /ˈdɛs.məl/ /ˈdɛs.ə.məl/ /ˈdɛs.ɪ.məl/ /ˈdɛs.ɪ.məɫ/ decimals n
decimaalstelsel tientallig talstelsel
(countable) A number expressed in the base-ten system, (particularly) a fractional numeral written in this system.

decimal number decimal numbers n
decimaal
(mathematics) A number expressed in the decimal system (base ten), (particularly) fractional numbers so represented.

decimal system n
decimale stelsel tientallig stelsel
(mathematics) A numerical system of counting in tens.

decimate /ˈdɛsəmeɪt/ /ˈdɛsɪmeɪt/ v
decimeren
(archaic) To kill one-tenth of (a group), (historical, specifically) as a military punishment in the Roman army selected by lot, usually carried out by the surviving soldiers.
(proscribed) To reduce to one-tenth: to destroy or remove nine-tenths of (something).

decipher /dɪˈsaɪfə(ɹ)/ v
ontcijferen
(transitive) To decode or decrypt a code or cipher to plain text.

decisecond /ˈdɛsɪˌsɛkənd/ deciseconds n
deciseconde
(metrology) An SI unit of time equal to 10−1 seconds. Symbol: ds

decision /dɪˈsɪʒən/ [dɪˈsɪʒn̩] decisions n
beslissing besluit
A choice or judgement.
(uncountable) Firmness of conviction.
verdict
(chiefly combat sports) A result arrived at by the judges when there is no clear winner at the end of the contest.

decision making n
besluitvorming
The process of reaching a decision.

decisive /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/ more decisive most decisive adj
doorslaggevend afdoend beslissend
Having the power or quality of deciding a question or controversy; putting an end to contest or controversy; final; conclusive.
beslist besluitvaardig
Marked by promptness and decision.

deck /dɛk/ decks n
dek terras
Any raised flat surface that can be walked on: a balcony; a porch; a raised patio; a flat rooftop.
spel kaarten
(cards) A pack or set of playing cards.

deckhand deckhands n
dekknecht
(nautical) A member of the crew of a merchant ship who performs manual labour.

deckhouse deckhouses n
roef
A cabin that protrudes above a ship's deck.

declaim /dɪˈkleɪm/ v
declameren
To recite, e.g., poetry, in a theatrical way; to speak for rhetorical display; to speak pompously, noisily, or theatrically; bemouth; to make an empty speech; to rehearse trite arguments in debate; to rant.

declaration /ˌdɛkləˈɹeɪʃən/ declarations n
declaratie verklaring
A written or oral indication of a fact, opinion, intention, belief, etc.

declaration of war declarations of war n
oorlogsverklaring
A formal announcement by a country or other body with military capability that it is in a state of war with another such entity.

declaration of will declarations of will n
wilsverklaring
(law) A private outward manifestation of intention which is directly aimed at bringing about a legal effect.

declare /dəˈklɛɚ/ /dɪˈklɛə/ /dɪˈklɛɚ/ v
verklaren aangeven
(transitive, intransitive) To assert or announce formally, officially, explicitly, or emphatically.
(card games) To show one's cards in order to score.
(intransitive, politics) For a constituency in an election to officially announce the result
(transitive) To inform government customs or taxation officials of goods one is importing or of income, expenses, or other circumstances affecting one's taxes.
aangeven
(transitive) To make outstanding debts, e.g. taxes, payable.

declare war v
de oorlog verklaren
(of a governmental authority) To make a formal pronouncement, or sign a legal document, that initiates a state of war between one nation and another, usually before hostilities begin.

declension /dɪˈklɛn.ʃən/ declensions n
verbuigen
(grammar) The act of declining a word; the act of listing the inflections of a noun, pronoun or adjective in order.
verbuiging
(grammar) A way of categorizing nouns, pronouns, or adjectives according to the inflections they receive.

declericalization n
ontklerikalisering

declination /ˌdɛklɪˈneɪʃən/ declinations n
declinatie
At a given point, the angle between the line connecting this point with the geographical center of the earth and the equatorial plane.

decline /dɪˈklaɪn/ declines n
achteruitgang afname terugval verval
Downward movement, fall.
afname helling
A sloping downward, e.g. of a hill or road.
achteruitgang afname verval verzwakking
A deterioration of condition; a weakening or worsening.

decline /dɪˈklaɪn/ v
achteruitgaan afnemen terugvallen vervallen
(intransitive) To move downwards, to fall, to drop.
achteruitgaan afnemen afzwakken verzwakken
(intransitive) To become weaker or worse.
weigeren afwijzen
(transitive) To choose not to do something; refuse, forbear, refrain.
verbuigen
(transitive, grammar, usually of substantives, adjectives and pronouns) To inflect for case, number, gender, and the like.

decoction /dɪˈkɒkʃən/ decoctions n
aftreksel
An extraction or essence of something, obtained by boiling it down.

decode /diːˈkəʊd/ /dɪˈkəʊd/ v
ontcijferen
To convert from an encrypted form to plain text.

decoder /dɪˈkəʊdə(ɹ)/ decoders n
decoder
A device that decodes a scrambled electronic signal e.g. of a satellite television signal

decolonization /diːˌkɒl.ə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ decolonizations n
dekolonisatie
The freeing of a colony etc from dependent status by granting it independence.

decompile /diːkəmˈpaɪl/ v
decompileren
(computer science) To recreate the original source code from a compiled executable.

decompose /ˌdiːkəmˈpəʊz/ v
ontbinden
(transitive) To separate or break down (something) into its components; to disintegrate or fragment.
ontbinden vergaan verrotten
(intransitive) To rot, decay or putrefy.

decomposer /diːkəmˈpəʊzə(ɹ)/ decomposers n
reducent

decomposition /diːˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/ decompositions n
decompositie
The splitting (of e.g. a matrix, an atom, or a compound) into constituent parts.

decompression sickness n
caissonziekte
(pathology) A sometimes fatal condition resulting from the formation of nitrogen bubbles in the blood and tissues, because of too rapid decompression, seen especially in deep-sea divers ascending rapidly from a dive. It is characterized by severe pains in the joints and chest, skin irritation, cramps, nausea, and paralysis.

deconversion /diːkənˈvɜːʒən/ deconversions n
ontkering
The loss of faith in a given religion and return to a previously held religion or non-religion (typically atheism, agnosticism, or rationalism).

decorate /ˈdɛkəɹeɪt/ v
decoreren sieren opsmukken
(transitive) To furnish with decorations.

decoration /ˌdɛkəˈɹeɪʃən/ decorations n
decoratie versieren
The act of adorning, embellishing, or honoring; ornamentation.
decoratie versiering
Any item that adorns, enriches, or beautifies; something added by way of embellishment or ornamentation.
decoratie medaille
Specifically, any mark of honor to be worn upon the person, as a medal, cross, or ribbon of an order of knighthood, bestowed for services in war, great achievements in literature, art, etc.

decorative /ˈdek.ə.ɹə.tɪv/ /ˈdɛk.ə.ɹə.tɪv/ /ˈdɛk.ɹə.tɪv/ [ˈdɛk.ə.ɹə.ɾɪv] [ˈdɛk.ɹə.ɾɪv] more decorative most decorative adj
decoratief
That serves to decorate

decorous /ˈdɛkəɹəs/ more decorous most decorous adj
goed keurig net welvoeglijk
Marked by proper behaviour.

decouple [diːˈkʊpəɫ] [diːˈkʌpəɫ] v
ontkoppelen
(ambitransitive) To unlink; to take or come apart.

decoy /ˈdiːkɔɪ/ decoys n
afleiding lokvogel
A person or object meant to lure somebody into danger.
afleiding
A real or fake animal used by hunters to lure game.

decoy /ˈdiːkɔɪ/ v
lokken
(intransitive) To act as, or use, a decoy.

decrease /dɪˈkɹiːs/ /ˈdiːkɹiːs/ v
afnemen verminderen
(intransitive) Of a quantity, to become smaller.
verminderen
(transitive) To make (a quantity) smaller.

decrepit /dəˈkɹɛp.ɪd/ /dɪˈkɹɛp.ɪt/ more decrepit most decrepit adj
afgedragen versleten
Weakened or worn out from age or wear.

decrepitude /dəˈkɹɛpɪˌtuːd/ /dɪˈkɹɛpɪtʃuːd/ decrepitudes n
aftakeling
the state of being decrepit or worn out from age or long use

decretal /dɪˈkɹiːtəɫ/ more decretal most decretal adj
decretaal
Pertaining to a decree.

decriminalization /diːˌkɹɪmɪnəlaɪzˈeɪʃən/ n
decriminalisering
The act of making an activity or substance no longer criminalized (no longer a crime, subject to criminal penalties, to perform or possess). (Compare legalization, which often implies regulation.)
The act of ceasing to treat a person as a criminal, by making their activities legal or no longer subjecting them to the criminal justice system (but instead possibly the mental healthcare system, etc).

decry /dɪˈkɹaɪ/ v
laken
(transitive) To denounce as harmful.

decrypt /diːˈkɹɪpt/ /dɪˈkɹɪpt/ /ˈdiːkɹɪpt/ v
decoderen decrypteren ontcijferen ontsleutelen
(transitive) To convert (an encrypted or coded message) back into plain text.

decuplet decuplets n
tienling
One of a group of ten, particularly one of ten babies born to the same mother at one time.

dedicate /ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪt/ /ˈdɛdɪˌkɪt/ v
inwijden wijden
(transitive) To set apart for a deity or for religious purposes; consecrate.
bestemmen
(transitive) To set apart for a special use
wijden
(transitive) To commit (oneself) to a particular course of thought or action
opdragen
(transitive) To address or inscribe (a literary work, for example) to another as a mark of respect or affection.
inwijden inhuldigen
(transitive) To open (a building, for example) to public use.

dedicated /ˈdɛdɪkeɪtəd/ more dedicated most dedicated adj
toegewijd
Devoted; loyal; conscientious.

dedication /ˌdɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/ dedications n
toewijding
(uncountable) The act of dedicating or the state of being dedicated.
dedicatie toewijding
(countable) A note addressed to a patron or friend, prefixed to a work of art as a token of respect, esteem, or affection.

dedovshchina /-dəf-/ /dɪdəvˈʃːinə/ n
dedovsjtsjina
Hazing, the informal system of subjection and abuse of new junior conscripts, formerly in the Soviet Armed Forces and today in the Russian, Ukrainian, etc. armed forces.

deduce /-ˈdjus/ /də-/ /dɪˈdjuːs/ /dɪˈdus/ /dɪˈdʒuːs/ v
afleiden deduceren
(transitive) To reach (a conclusion) by applying rules of logic or other forms of reasoning to given premises or known facts.

deduction /diˈdʌkʃən/ /dɪˈdʊkʃən/ /dɪˈdʌkʃən/ deductions n
aftrek inhouding
A sum that can be removed from tax calculations; something that is written off
afleiding
(logic) A process of reasoning that moves from the general to the specific, in which a conclusion follows necessarily from the premises presented, so that the conclusion cannot be false if the premises are true.
The ability or skill to deduce or figure out; the power of reason
conclusie
A conclusion; that which is deduced, concluded or figured out

deed /diːd/ deeds n
daad
An action or act; something that is done.
Action or fact, as opposed to rhetoric or deliberation.
akte
(legal) A legal instrument that is executed under seal or before a witness; sometimes required for certain legal activities, such as the transfer of certain kinds of property.

deedless more deedless most deedless adj
dadeloos
(obsolete) Helpless; not performing, or not having performed, deeds or exploits; inactive.

deem /dim/ /diːm/ v
beschouwen
(ditransitive) To hold in belief or estimation; to adjudge as a conclusion; to regard as being; to evaluate according to one's beliefs; to account.
achten vinden
(ambitransitive) To think, judge, or have or hold as an opinion; to decide or believe on consideration; to suppose.

deep /diːp/ deeper deepest adj
diep
Extending far down from the top, or surface, to the bottom, literally or figuratively.
Positioned or reaching far, especially down through something or into something.
(sports, _, such as, _, soccer, tennis) Penetrating a long way, especially a long way forward.
(in combination) Extending to a level or length equivalent to the stated thing.
Voluminous.
In a (specified) number of rows or layers.
diep dik
Far in extent in another (non-downwards, but generally also non-upwards) direction away from a point of reference.
diep zwaar
(cricket, baseball, softball) Far from the center of the playing area, near to the boundary of the playing area, either in absolute terms or relative to a point of reference.
(sound, voice) Low in pitch.
diepgaand diep
Hard to penetrate or comprehend; profound; intricate; obscure.
donker diep
(of a color or flavour) Highly saturated; rich.

deep /diːp/ deeper deepest more deep most deep adv
diep
(also deeply) In large volume.

deep drawing deep drawings n
dieptrekken
A sheet metal forming process in which a sheet metal blank is radially drawn into a forming die by the mechanical action of a punch.

deep fryer deep fryers n
frituurpan frietketel
A heated vessel for frying food by immersing in hot oil, as opposed to shallow frying in a frying pan.

deep sea deep seas n
diepzee
(sport fishing) open sea (part of the sea out of sight of land)

deep water deep waters n
diep water
Waters suitable for deep-draft ships, especially ocean-going.
in moeilijkheden
(idiomatic) A difficult or embarrassing situation.

deep-freeze v
invriezen diepvriezen
To freeze at very low temperatures.

deep-fry v
frituren
(transitive) To cook (food) by deep-frying.

deep-rooted adj
diepgeworteld
(literally, of a plant) Having deep roots; (of a non-living object) deeply and firmly embedded (in the ground, etc.).

deepen /ˈdiːpən/ v
verdiepen
(transitive) To make deep or deeper

deepfake /ˈdipˌfeɪk/ /ˈdiːpfeɪk/ deepfakes n
deepfake
(technology, neologism) A convincingly realistic but fake image, video, or audio created with the use of artificial intelligence, especially one that imposes the face of one person onto the body of someone else.

deer /diːɹ/ /dɪə/ /dɪɹ/ deer deers n
hert
A ruminant mammal with antlers and hooves of the family Cervidae, or one of several similar animals from related families of the order Artiodactyla.

deer mouse deer mice n
hertmuis
Any of the muroid rodents in the genus Peromyscus, especially Peromyscus maniculatus.

deerslaughter n
hertmoord
(rare) The killing of a deer, the slaughter of deer; cervicide.

deface /diːˈfeɪs/ /dɪˈfeɪs/ v
schenden
To damage or vandalize something, especially a surface, in a visible or conspicuous manner.
To void or devalue; to nullify or degrade the face value of.

defamation /ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən/ defamations n
laster smaad belastering
The act of injuring another person's reputation by any slanderous communication, written or oral; the wrong of maliciously injuring the good name of another.

default /dɪˈfɑlt/ /dɪˈfɔlt/ /dɪˈfɔːlt/ /ˈdiːˌfɑlt/ /ˈdiːˌfɔlt/ /ˈdiːˌfɔːlt/ defaults n
niet-nakoming
(finance) The condition of failing to meet an obligation.

defeasible [dɪˈfiːzɪbəɫ] more defeasible most defeasible adj
annulleerbaar breekbaar overwinnelijk
(legal, logic) Capable of being defeated, terminated, annulled, voided or invalidated.

defeat /dɪˈfiːt/ defeats n
nederlaag
The act or instance of being defeated, of being overcome or vanquished; a loss.

defeat /dɪˈfiːt/ v
verslaan overwinnen
(transitive) To overcome in battle or contest.

defeatism /dɪˈfiːtɪzəm/ defeatisms n
berusting defaitisme
Acceptance of defeat without struggle.

defecate /ˈdɛfɪkeɪt/ /ˈdɛfɪkət/ v
poepen een bruine trui breien

defecation /ˌdɛfəˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌdɛfɪˈkeɪʃən/ defecations n
stoelgang
The act or process of voiding feces from the bowels.

defect /dɪˈfɛkt/ /ˈdiːfɛkt/ v
overlopen deserteren
(intransitive) To abandon or turn against; to cease or change one's loyalty, especially from a military organisation or political party.
deserteren
(military) To desert one's army, to flee from combat.
overlopen
(military) To join the enemy army.
overlopen asiel aanvragen
(law) To flee one's country and seek asylum.

defection /dɪˈfɛkʃən/ defections n
desertie overlopen
An act or incidence of defecting.

defective /dɪˈfɛktɪv/ more defective most defective adj
defectief gebrekkig onvolkomen onvolmaakt
Having one or more defects.
defectief
(grammar, of a lexeme, especially a verb) Lacking some forms; e.g., having only one tense or being usable only in the third person.

defective verb defective verbs n
defectief werkwoord
(grammar) A verb with an incomplete conjugation; for example, one that can only be conjugated in certain persons and numbers.

defector /dɪˈfɛktə(ɹ)/ defectors n
overloper deserteur
One who defects.

defend /diˈfɛnd/ /dəˈfɛnd/ /dɪˈfɛnd/ v
verdedigen
(transitive) To ward off attacks against; to fight to protect; to guard.

defendant /dɪˈfɛnd.ənt/ defendants n
verweerder verdachte
(legal) In civil proceedings, the party responding to the complaint; one who is sued and called upon to make satisfaction for a wrong complained of by another.

defender /dɪˈfɛndə(ɹ)/ defenders n
verdediger verdedigster
Someone who defends people or property.
(sports) One of the players whose primary task is to prevent the opposition from scoring.
(law, rare) A lawyer who represents defendants, especially a public defender; a defense attorney (US) or defence counsel (UK).
verdediger
A fighter who seeks to repel an attack.
(Scots law) A defendant in a civil action.

defenestrate /dəˈfɛnɪstɹeɪt/ /dɪˈfɛnɪstɹeɪt/ v
defenestreren
(transitive) To eject or throw (someone or something) from or through a window.
(computing, transitive, humorous, slang) To remove a Windows operating system from a computer.

defenestration /diˌfɛnəˈstɹeɪʃən/ /dɪˌfɛnɪˈstɹeɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌdiː-/ defenestrations n
defenestratie
The act of throwing something or someone out of a window. [from c. 17th c.]

defense /dɪˈfɛns/ /ˈdiːˌfɛns/ defenses n
verdediging weer
The action of defending or protecting from attack, danger, or injury.
verdediging verweer
Anything employed to oppose attack(s).
verweer
An argument in support or justification of something.

defense in abatement n
eis tot nietigheid

defenseless /dɪˈfɛnsləs/ more defenseless most defenseless adj
weerloos
Lacking any form of defense; vulnerable; open to attack.

defensive /dɪˈfɛnsɪv/ more defensive most defensive adj
defensief beschermend
Intended for defence; protective.

defensive midfielder defensive midfielders n
verdedigende middenvelder
(soccer) A midfield player who specialises more in defensive duties.

defer /dɪˈfɜː(ɹ)/ /dɪˈfɝ/ v
conformeren onderwerpen zich voegen
(ambitransitive) To submit to the opinion or desire of others in respect to their judgment or authority.
uitstellen dralen talmen
(intransitive) To delay, to wait.

deference /ˈdɛ.fɚ.əns/ /ˈdɛ.fɹəns/ /ˈdɛfəɹəns/ deferences n
eerbied
Great respect.
bereidwilligheid
The willingness to carry out the wishes of others.

deferment /dɪˈfɜːmənt/ deferments n
opschorting uitstel
An act or instance of deferring or putting off.
uitstel van militaire dienst
Officially sanctioned postponement of compulsory military service.

defiance /dɪˈfaɪ(j)əns/ defiances n
koppigheid opstandigheid
The feeling, or spirit of being defiant.

deficiency /dɪˈfɪʃənsi/ deficiencies n
tekort
(uncountable) Inadequacy or incompleteness.
(countable) An insufficiency, especially of something essential to health.

deficient /dɪˈfɪʃənt/ more deficient most deficient adj
gebrekkig tekortschietend
Insufficient or inadequate in amount.

deficit /ˈdɛfəsɪt/ /ˈdɛfɪsɪt/ deficits n
tekort
A situation wherein, or amount whereby, spending exceeds (e.g. government) revenue.

defile /dəˈfaɪl/ /dɪˈfaɪl/ /ˈdiˌfaɪl/ /ˈdiː-/ defiles n
engte
A narrow passage or way (originally (military) , one which soldiers could only march through in a single file or line), especially a narrow gorge or pass between mountains.

defile /dəˈfaɪl/ /dɪˈfaɪl/ /ˈdiˌfaɪl/ /ˈdiː-/ v
verontreinigen bevuilen bezoedelen onrein maken ontreinigen
To make (someone or something) physically dirty or unclean; to befoul, to soil.

definable [dɪˈfaɪnəbəɫ] more definable most definable adj
definieerbaar
Able to be defined.

define /dɪˈfaɪn/ v
bepalen determineren
To determine with precision; to mark out with distinctness; to ascertain or exhibit clearly.
definiëren karakteriseren kenschetsen
To express the essential nature of something.
definiëren
To state the meaning of a word, phrase, sign, or symbol.
beschrijven omschrijven
To describe, explain, or make definite and clear; used to request the listener or other person to elaborate or explain more clearly his or her intended meaning of a word or expression.
afbakenen bepalen
To demark sharply the outlines or limits of an area or concept.

definite /ˈdɛfənət/ /ˈdɛfənɪt/ /ˈdɛfɪnɪt/ more definite most definite adj
eenduidig
Free from any doubt.

definite article definite articles n
bepaald lidwoord lidwoord van bepaaldheid
(grammar) An article that introduces a noun and specifies it as the particular noun that is being considered; in English, the only definite article is the and its variations.

definitely /ˈdɛf.nɪt.li/ /ˈdɛf.ə.nɪt.li/ /ˈdɛf.ɪ.nɪt.li/ more definitely most definitely adv
zeker zeker weten zonder twijfel
Without question and beyond doubt.

definition /ˌdɛf.əˈnɪʃ.ən/ /ˌdɛf.ɪˈnɪʃ.ən/ [ˌdɛf.əˈnɪʃ.n̩] [ˌdɛf.ɪˈnɪʃ.n̩] definitions n
definitie omschrijving definiëring
(semantics, lexicography) A statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol (dictionary definitions).
definitie
A statement expressing the essential nature of something; formulation
The act of defining; determination of the limits.
Clarity of visual presentation, distinctness of outline or detail.
definitie omschrijving
A product of defining.
omschrijving definiëring
The action or power of describing, explaining, or making definite and clear.
scherpte
Clarity, especially of musical sound in reproduction.

definitive /dɪˈfɪn.ə.tɪv/ /dɪˈfɪn.ɪ.tɪv/ [dɪˈfɪn.ə.ɾɪv] more definitive most definitive adj
definitief
conclusive or decisive

deflation /dɪˈfleɪʃən/ deflations n
deflatie
(economics) A decrease in the general price level, that is, in the nominal cost of goods and services as well as wages.

defloration deflorations n
ontmaagding
the act of deflowering

deflower /diˈflaʊ.ɚ/ /dɪˈflaʊə(ɹ)/ v
ontmaagden
(transitive) To take the virginity of (somebody), especially a woman or girl.

deforest /dɪˈfɒɹɪst/ v
ontbossen
(transitive) To clear (an area) of forest.

deforestation /dɪˌfɒɹɪsˈteɪʃən/ /ˌdiːfɒɹɪsˈteɪʃən/ deforestations n
ontbossing
The process of destroying a forest and replacing it with something else, especially with an agricultural system.

deformation /ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən/ deformations n
vervorming
The act of deforming, or state of being deformed.

deformed /dɪˈfɔːmd/ more deformed most deformed adj
misvormd
Unusual of shape; misshapen.

defragment /diːfɹæɡˈmɛnt/ /diːˈfɹæɡmɛnt/ v
defragmenteren
(computing) To run a process that collects fragments of files and sorts them into contiguous sections on one or more hard disks or hard disk partitions, thus speeding up file management.

defragmentation /diːˌfɹæɡmənˈteɪʃən/ defragmentations n
defragmentatie
(computing) The action of defragmenting, particularly with respect to a computer disk or drive.

defray /dɪˈfɹeɪ/ v
bekostigen dekken
To pay or discharge (a debt, expense etc.); to meet (the cost of something).

deft /dɛft/ defter deftest adj
handig
Quick and neat in action; skillful.

defunct /dɪˈfʌŋkt/ /ˌdiˈfʌŋkt/ more defunct most defunct adj
gestorven overleden
(now, _, rare) Deceased, dead.
buiten gebruik buiten werking
No longer in use or active, nor expected to be again.

defuse /diːˈfjuːz/ v
onschadelijk maken ontmantelen
(transitive) To remove the fuse from (a bomb, etc.).
de angel halen uit
(transitive, figurative) To make less dangerous, tense, or hostile.

defy /dɪˈfaɪ/ v
uitdagen afzweren het hoofd bieden
(transitive, obsolete) To renounce or dissolve all bonds of affiance, faith, or obligation with; to reject, refuse, or renounce.

degas v
ontgassen
(transitive) To remove the gas from.

degenerate /dɪˈdʒɛnəɹeɪt/ /dɪˈdʒɛnəɹɪt/ more degenerate most degenerate adj
ontaard
(physics) Having the same quantum energy level.

degenerate /dɪˈdʒɛnəɹeɪt/ /dɪˈdʒɛnəɹɪt/ v
ontaarden
(transitive) To cause to lose good or desirable qualities.

deglaze /diːˈɡleɪz/ v
deglaceren
(transitive, cooking) To detach small pieces of cooked food from a pan by adding liquid, so that they can be used in further cooking.

degradable [dɪˈɡɹeɪdəbəɫ] more degradable most degradable adj
afbreekbaar
Able to be chemically or biologically degraded.

degrade /diˈɡɹeɪd/ /dɪˈɡɹeɪd/ v
degraderen
(intransitive, ergative) To reduce in quality or purity.

degrading /dɪˈɡɹeɪdɪŋ(ɡ)/ more degrading most degrading adj
vernederend
Causing or likely to cause someone to feel degraded.

degree /dɪˈɡɹiː/ degrees n
graad titel
A stage of proficiency or qualification in a course of study, now especially an award bestowed by a university or, in some countries, a college, as a certification of academic achievement. (In the United States, can include secondary schools.) [from 14th c.]
graad
(geometry) A unit of measurement of angle equal to 1⁄360 of a circle's circumference. [from 14th c.]
(physics) A unit of measurement of temperature on any of several scales, such as Celsius or Fahrenheit. [from 18th c.]
(algebra) The sum of the exponents of a term; the order of a polynomial. [from 18th c.]
(graph theory) The number of edges that a vertex takes part in; a valency.
graad mate
The amount that an entity possesses a certain property; relative intensity, extent. [from 14th c.]

degree Celsius degrees Celsius n
graden celsius
A metric unit of temperature, a derived unit of the International System of Units. Symbol: °C

degree of comparison degrees of comparison n
trap van vergelijking
(linguistics, grammar) A form of an adjective that indicates a different degree of the attribute the adjective denotes; like the positive, comparative and superlative forms.

degrowth degrowths n
degrowth
A negative growth (i.e. a reduction) of an economy or a population

dehiscence /dɪˈhɪsəns/ dehiscences n
dehiscentie
(botany) Opening of an organ by its own means (such as an anther or a seed pod) to release its contents.

dehiscent /dɪˈhɪsənt/ more dehiscent most dehiscent adj
openspringend
(botany) Which dehisces or presents dehiscence

dehumanization /diːˌhjuːmənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ dehumanizations n
ontmenselijking
The act or process of dehumanizing.

dehumanize /diːˈhjuːmənaɪz/ v
dehumaniseren ontmenselijken
To take away humanity; to remove or deny human qualities, characteristics, or attributes; to impersonalize.

dehydrate /diːhaɪdˈɹeɪt/ /diːˈhaɪdɹeɪt/ v
dehydrateren
(transitive) To remove water from; to dry up.
(intransitive) To lose water from one's body; to become dehydrated.

dehydrated /diːhaɪdˈɹeɪtəd/ /dəˈhaɪdɹeɪtəd/ [dəˈhaɪd͡ʒɹeɪdəd] more dehydrated most dehydrated adj
gedehydrateerd uitgedroogd
From which the water has been removed.
Suffering from dehydration.

dehydration /dihaɪˈdɹeɪʃən/ /diːhaɪˈdɹeɪʃən/ dehydrations n
uitdroging
The act or process of removing water from something.
dehydratie uitdroging
The condition in which water in the body drops below normal levels, usually caused by illness, sweating or by not drinking enough.

deification deifications n
vergoding
The act of deifying; exaltation to divine honors; apotheosis.

deify /ˈdeɪ.ə.faɪ/ /ˈdeɪ.ɪ.faɪ/ /ˈdiː.ə.faɪ/ /ˈdiː.ɪ.faɪ/ v
vergoddelijken
(transitive) To make a god of (something or someone).

deign /deɪn/ v
verwaardigen
(transitive) To condescend to give; to do something.

deism /ˈdeɪ-/ /ˈdiːɪz(ə)m/ deisms n
deïsme
A philosophical belief in the existence of a god (or goddess) knowable through human reason; especially, a belief in a creator god unaccompanied by any belief in supernatural phenomena or specific religious doctrines.

deist /ˈdeɪ.ɪst/ /ˈdiː.ɪst/ more deist most deist adj
deïstisch
(religion) of or relating to deism.

deist /ˈdeɪ.ɪst/ /ˈdiː.ɪst/ deists n
deïst
(religion) a person who believes in deism.

deistic /deɪˈɪstɪk/ more deistic most deistic adj
deïstisch
Of or relating to deism.

deity /ˈdeɪ.ə.ti/ /ˈdeɪ.ɪ.tɪ/ /ˈdi.ə.ti/ /ˈdiː.ɪ.tɪ/ [ˈdeɪ̯-] [ˈdeɪ̯.ə.ɾi] [ˈdi.ə.ɾi] deities n
godheid

dejected /dɪˈdʒɛktəd/ more dejected most dejected adj
terneergeslagen neerslachtig
Sad and dispirited.

dejection /dəˈd͡ʒɛkʃən/ /dɪˈdʒɛkʃən/ dejections n
moedeloosheid
A state of melancholy or depression; low spirits, the blues.

delay /dəˈleɪ/ /dɪ-/ /dɪˈleɪ/ delays n
vertraging
A period of time before an event occurs; the act of delaying; procrastination; lingering inactivity.

delay /dəˈleɪ/ /dɪ-/ /dɪˈleɪ/ v
uitstellen
(ambitransitive) To put off until a later time; to defer.

delectable /dɪˈlɛktəbəl/ [dɪˈlɛktəbəɫ] more delectable most delectable adj
lekker smakelijk verrukkelijk
Highly pleasing; delightful, especially to any of the senses; delicious.

delectable /dɪˈlɛktəbəl/ [dɪˈlɛktəbəɫ] delectables n
lekkernij
Something that is delectable.

delegate /ˈdɛlɪɡət/ /ˈdɛlɪˌɡeɪt/ delegates n
afgevaardigde gedelegeerde
A person authorized to act as representative for another; a deputy.
(US) An appointed representative in some legislative bodies.

delegate /ˈdɛlɪɡət/ /ˈdɛlɪˌɡeɪt/ v
delegeren
(transitive) To commit (a task or responsibility) to someone, especially a subordinate.
(computing, Internet, transitive) (of a subdomain) To give away authority over a subdomain; to allow someone else to create sub-subdomains of a subdomain of one's own.

delegation /dɛlɪˈɡeɪʃən/ delegations n
delegatie
(legal) The act whereby or constellation in which the performance of an obligation (owed to an obligee, presuming its validity; irrespective of the obligation as the target of the delegation, rarely called delegatary) is assigned by its debtor (delegator, obligor) to and towards another party (delegatee, delegate)

delegitimization delegitimizations n
delegitimisatie
The act or process of delegitimizing.

delete /diˈliːt/ /dəˈliːt/ /dɪˈliːt/ v
verwijderen
To remove, get rid of or erase, especially written or printed material, or data on a computer or other device. [from 1600s]

deleterious /ˌdɛləˈtɪɹi.əs/ /ˌdɛlɪˈtɪəɹi.əs/ /ˌdɪlɪˈtɪəɹi.əs/ more deleterious most deleterious adj
schadelijk
Harmful, often in a subtle or unexpected way.

deletion /dɪˈliːʃən/ deletions n
verwijdering
The act of deleting. [c. 1600]

deleverage v
schuld aanzuiveren
(finance) To reduce debt by rapidly selling assets.

deliberate /dəˈlɪbəɹeɪt/ /dəˈlɪbəɹət/ /dɪˈlɪbəɹeɪt/ /dɪˈlɪbəɹət/ more deliberate most deliberate adj
met opzet opzettelijk opzettelijke voor expres
Done on purpose; intentional.
doordacht doordachte weloverwogen
Formed with deliberation; carefully considered; not sudden or rash.

deliberate /dəˈlɪbəɹeɪt/ /dəˈlɪbəɹət/ /dɪˈlɪbəɹeɪt/ /dɪˈlɪbəɹət/ v
beraadslagen doordenken overwegen
(transitive) To consider carefully; to weigh well in the mind.

deliberately /dəˈlɪb(ə)ɹətli/ /dɪˈlɪb(ə)ɹətli/ more deliberately most deliberately adv
bewust expres met opzet opzettelijk
Intentionally, or after deliberation; not accidentally.

delicacy /ˈdɛlɪkəsi/ delicacies n
lekkernij
Something appealing, usually a pleasing food, especially a choice dish of a certain culture suggesting rarity and refinement.

delicious /diˈlɪʃəs/ /dəˈlɪʃəs/ /dɪˈlɪʃəs/ more delicious most delicious adj
lekker heerlijk smakelijk
(colloquial, figurative) Pleasing to a person's taste; pleasing to the eyes or mind.

deliciousness deliciousnesses n
heerlijkheid
The state or quality of being delicious.

delight /dəˈlaɪt/ /dɪˈlaɪt/ delights n
vreugde plezier
Joy; pleasure.

delight /dəˈlaɪt/ /dɪˈlaɪt/ v
behagen bevallen
To give delight to; to affect with great pleasure; to please highly.

delighted /dɪˈlaɪtɪd/ more delighted most delighted adj
verrukt
Greatly pleased.

delineate /dɪˈlɪniːeɪt/ v
aflijnen uittekenen
afbakenen
To sketch out, draw or trace an outline.
schilderen uiteenzetten
To describe or depict with words or gestures.

delineation /diːlɪniˈeɪʃən/ delineations n
afbakening omlijning schets
The act of delineating; depiction.

delinquent /dɪˈlɪŋkwənt/ more delinquent most delinquent adj
in gebreke blijvend
Late or failing to pay a debt or other financial obligation, like a mortgage or loan.

delirium /dɪˈlɪ.ɹi.əm/ /dɪˈlɪɹ.i.əm/ deliria deliriums n
delirium delier
(symptom) A temporary mental state with a sudden onset, usually reversible, including symptoms of confusion, inability to concentrate, disorientation, anxiety, and sometimes hallucinations. Causes can include dehydration, drug intoxication, and severe infection.

deliver /dɪˈlɪvə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈlɪvɚ/ v
bevrijden
To set free from restraint or danger.
baren
To give birth to.
To give forth in action or exercise; to discharge.
afleveren
To bring or transport something to its destination.

deliverance /dɪˈlɪvɹəns/ deliverances n
bevrijding verlossing
The act of setting free or extricating from danger, imprisonment, bondage, evil, etc.

delivery /dɪˈlɪv(ə)ɹi/ deliveries n
levering
The act of conveying something.
bevalling geboorte verlossing
The act of giving birth

delivery room delivery rooms n
verloskamer
(medicine) An operating theatre or similar room in a hospital or other medical facility, furnished with suitable equipment and staffed by physicians, surgeons, or other medical workers, for the purpose of assisting mothers with the births of their babies.

delouse v
ontluizen
To remove lice from.

delta /ˈdɛltə/ [ˈdɛɫtə] deltas n
delta
The fourth letter of the modern Greek alphabet Δ, δ.
A landform at the mouth of a river where it empties into a body of water.
(mathematics, physics, engineering) The symbol Δ; A change in a quantity, likely from "d" for "difference".

delude /dəˈluːd/ /dɪˈljuːd/ /dɪˈluːd/ v
bedriegen begoochelen misleiden
(transitive) To deceive into believing something which is false; to lead into error; to dupe.

deluge /dəˈlud͡ʒ/ /ˈdi.lud͡ʒ/ /ˈdɛ.lud͡ʒ/ /ˈdɛl.jud͡ʒ/ /ˈdɛl.juːdʒ/ deluges n
overvloed stortvloed
An overwhelming amount of something; anything that overwhelms or causes great destruction.

delusion /dɪˈl(j)uːzjən/ /dɪˈl(j)uːʒ(ə)n/ delusions n
inbeelding waan waanzin
The state of being deluded or misled, or process of deluding somebody.
hersenschim misvatting waan waandenkbeeld waanidee waanvoorstelling
That which is falsely or delusively believed or propagated; false belief; error in belief.

delusional disorder delusional disorders n
waanstoornis
A mental disorder characterized by isolated delusions without any accompanying symptoms like hallucinations, thought disorder or flat affect.

deluxe /diˈlʌks/ /dəˈlʌks/ /dɪˈlʌks/ deluxer deluxest more deluxe most deluxe adj
luxe
Very fine in quality or luxurious.

delve /dɛlv/ v
delven
(intransitive) To dig into the ground, especially with a shovel.

demagogic more demagogic most demagogic adj
demagogisch
of or pertaining to demagogy or a demagogue.

demagogism n
demagogisme
The practices and principles of a demagogue; a pandering to the multitude for selfish ends.

demagogue /ˈdɛməɡɑɡ/ /ˈdɛməɡɒɡ/ /ˈdɛməɡɔɡ/ demagogues n
demagoog volksmenner volksopruier
(pejorative) A political orator or leader, especially in a democratic system, who gains favor by pandering to or exciting the passions and prejudices of the audience rather than by using rational argument.
demagoog volksleider
(historical) A leader of the people.

demagogue /ˈdɛməɡɑɡ/ /ˈdɛməɡɒɡ/ /ˈdɛməɡɔɡ/ v
demagogie bedrijven demagogie gebruiken volksmennen
(intransitive, and, transitive) To speak or act in the manner of a demagogue; to speak about (an issue) in the manner of a demagogue.

demagogy demagogies n
demagogie
demagogism

demand /dəˈmænd/ /dɪˈmænd/ /dɪˈmɑːnd/ demands n
vraag
The desire to purchase goods and services.
navraag vraag
(economics) The amount of a good or service that consumers are willing to buy at a particular price.
eis
A forceful claim for something.

demand /dəˈmænd/ /dɪˈmænd/ /dɪˈmɑːnd/ v
eisen opeisen
To request forcefully.

demarcate /dɪˈmɑɹˌkeɪt/ /ˈdi.mɑɹˌkeɪt/ /ˈdiːmɑːˌkeɪt/ v
afbakenen
To mark the limits or boundaries of something; to delimit.

demarcation /ˌdi.mɑɹˈkeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌdiː.maːˈkæɪ.ʃən/ /ˌdiː.mɑːˈkeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌdɛm.ɑɹˈkeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌdɛm.ɑːˈkeɪ.ʃən/ demarcations n
demarcatie demarkatie
The act of marking off a boundary or setting a limit, notably by belligerents signing a treaty or ceasefire.
demarcatielijn demarkatielijn grenslijn
A limit thus fixed, in full demarcation line.
afbakening afgrenzing aflijning
Any strictly defined separation.

demean /dɪˈmiːn/ demeans n
behandeling beheer
(obsolete) Management; treatment.
gedrag houding
(obsolete) Behavior; conduct; bearing; demeanor.

demean /dɪˈmiːn/ v
behandelen gedragen neerhalen vernederen
(obsolete) To manage; to conduct; to treat.
neerhalen vernederen
(now rare) To conduct; to behave; to comport; followed by the reflexive pronoun.

demeaning more demeaning most demeaning adj
vernederend
degrading; that degrades

demeanor /dɪˈminɚ/ /dɪˈmiːnə(ɹ)/ demeanors n
gedragswijze
(American spelling) The social, non-verbal behaviours (such as body language and facial expressions) that are characteristic of a person.

dementia /dɪˈmɛnʃə/ dementiae dementias n
dementie
(pathology) A progressive decline in cognitive function due to damage or disease in the brain beyond what might be expected from normal aging. Areas particularly affected include memory, attention, judgement, language and problem solving.
Madness or insanity.

demerit /dɪˈmɛɹɪt/ demerits n
tekortkoming
A quality of being inadequate; a disadvantage, a fault.

demesne /dɪˈmeɪn/ /dɪˈmiːn/ demesnes n
grondbezit domein landgoed
A lord's chief manor place, with that part of the lands belonging thereto which has not been granted out in tenancy; a house, and the land adjoining, kept for the proprietor's own use.

demigod /ˈdɛmiɡɑd/ /ˈdɛmiɡɒd/ demigods n
halfgod godje
A half-god or hero; the offspring of a deity and a mortal.

demilitarize /dɪˈmɪlɪtəɹaɪz/ v
demilitariseren
To remove troops from an area.

demine v
ontmijnen
(transitive) To remove explosive mines (landmines or naval mines) from.

deminer deminers n
ontmijner
One who removes explosive mines.

demise /dɪˈmaɪz/ demises n
overdracht
(legal) The conveyance or transfer of an estate, either in fee for life or for years, most commonly the latter.
falen neergang overdracht
Transmission by formal act or conveyance to an heir or successor; transference; especially, the transfer or transmission of the crown or royal authority to a successor.
dood
(countable) Death.

demissionary more demissionary most demissionary adj
demissionair
(sometimes, after the noun modified) Having resigned or been removed from a position, but retaining some status or powers.

demiurge /ˈdiː-/ /ˈdɛ.miˌɚd͡ʒ/ /ˈdɛ.mɪ.ɜːdʒ/ demiurges n
demiurg
(Platonic, _, philosophy) The (usually benevolent) being that created the universe out of primal matter.

demo /ˈdɛm.oʊ/ /ˈdɛm.əʊ/ demos n
demonstratie demo
(informal) A demonstration or visual explanation.
demo
(informal) A recording of a song meant to demonstrate its overall sound for the purpose of getting it published or recorded more fully.
(informal) An example of a product used for demonstration and then sold at a discount.
demonstratie
(informal) A march or gathering to make a political protest.

democracy /dɪˈmɑ.kɹə.si/ /dɪˈmɒk.ɹə.si/ /dɪˈmɔk.ɹə.si/ democracies n
democratie
(uncountable) Rule by the people, especially as a form of government; either directly or through elected representatives (representative democracy).
(countable, government) A government under the direct or representative rule of the people of its jurisdiction.

democrat /ˈdɛməkɹæt/ democrats n
democraat democrate
A supporter of democracy; an advocate of democratic politics (originally (historical) as opposed to the aristocrats in Revolutionary France).

democratic /ˌdɛməˈkɹætɪk/ [-ɾɪk] more democratic most democratic adj
democratisch
Pertaining to democracy; constructed upon or in line with the principle of government chosen by the people.

democratic socialism democratic socialisms n
democratisch socialisme
Any form of socialism based on democratic principles and institutions.

democratization democratizations n
democratisatie democratisering
The introduction of democracy, its functions or principles, to an area or country which did not have democracy previously.

democratize /dɪˈmɒkɹətaɪz/ v
democratiseren
(transitive) To make democratic.

demographer /dɪˈmɒɡɹəfə(ɹ)/ demographers n
demograaf demografe
a person who studies demography

demographic /ˌdɛm.əˈɡɹæf.ɪk/ more demographic most demographic adj
demografisch
Of or pertaining to demography.

demographic dividend demographic dividends n
demografisch dividend

demography /dɪˈmɒɡɹəfi/ demographies n
demografie bevolkingsleer
The study of the characteristics of human populations, especially with regards to their makeup and fluctuations and the social causes behind these.

demoiselle crane [dɛməˈzɛɫ kɹeɪn] demoiselle cranes n
jufferkraanvogel
A crane, Grus virgo (syn. Anthropoides virgo), found in central Asia, 85-100 centimeters long with a loud trumpeting call.

demolish /dəˈmɒl.ɪʃ/ v
slopen afbreken
(literally) To destroy (buildings, etc.), especially in a planned or intentional fashion.

demolition /ˌdɛm.əˈlɪʃ.ən/ [ˌdɛm.əˈlɪʃ.n̩] demolitions n
sloop afbraak
The process of demolishing or destroying buildings or other structures.

demolition derby demolition derbies n
autorodeo
(chiefly, US) a competition in which contestants crash old cars into each other, the last vehicle surviving being the winner.

demon /ˈdiː.mən/ demons n
afgod duivel
(now, chiefly, historical) A false god or idol; a Satanic divinity. [from 10th c.]
demon demoon kwade geest
An evil spirit resident in or working for Hell; a devil. [from 10th c.]

demonic /dɪˈmɒnɪk/ more demonic most demonic adj
demonisch
Pertaining to demons or evil spirits; demoniac.

demonize /ˈdiːmənaɪz/ v
demoniseren
To describe or represent as evil or diabolic, usually falsely.

demonology /ˌdiːməˈnɑːləd͡ʒi/ /ˌdiːməˈnɒlədʒi/ demonologies n
demonologie
The study of demons, especially the incantations required to summon and control them.

demonstrable /dɪˈmɑnstɹəbl̩/ /ˈdɛmənstɹəbl̩/ more demonstrable most demonstrable adj
aantoonbaar
Able to be demonstrated.

demonstrate /ˈdɛmənstɹeɪt/ v
demonstreren
(transitive) to show how to use (something).

demonstration /dɛmənˈstɹeɪʃən/ demonstrations n
demonstratie betoog
The act of demonstrating; showing or explaining something.
demonstratie betoging
An event at which something will be demonstrated.
A public display of group opinion, such as a protest march.

demonstrative adjective demonstrative adjectives n
bijvoegelijk aanwijzend voornaamwoord
An adjective that points out which person, object or concept is being referred to; whether it is singular or plural; and whether it is near or far from the speaker or writer.

demonstrative pronoun demonstrative pronouns n
aanwijzend voornaamwoord
(grammar) a pronoun that replaces a noun whose identity can be understood from the context; it indicates whether the noun is singular or plural, and whether it is near or far from the speaker or writer

demonstrator /ˈdɛmənstɹeɪtə(ɹ)/ demonstrators n
betoger
One who takes part in a demonstration; a protester.
One who demonstrates products in a retail environment; a merchandiser.

demonym /ˈdɛmənɪm/ demonyms n
demoniem volksnaam
A name for an inhabitant or native of a specific place, usually derived from the name of the place.

demoscene /ˈdɛməʊˌsiːn/ demoscenes n
demoscene
(computing) The informal computer art subculture that produces and watches demos (audiovisual computer programs).

demote /dɪˈmoʊt/ /dɪˈməʊt/ v
degraderen
(transitive) To lower the rank or status of.

demotivate /ˌdiːˈmoʊtɪveɪt/ /ˌdiːˈməʊtɪveɪt/ v
demotiveren
To decrease the motivation of a person or a group.

demotivating adj
demotiverend

demur /dɪˈmɜː/ /dɪˈmɝ/ v
uitstellen verdagen
(intransitive) To delay; to pause; to suspend proceedings or judgment in view of a doubt or difficulty; to hesitate; to put off the determination or conclusion of an affair.
verzet aantekenen
(intransitive) To scruple or object; to take exception; to oppose; to balk

demure /dɪˈmjʊə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈmjʊɹ/ demurer demurest adj
beschaafd bescheiden keurig netjes
(usually, of women) Quiet, modest, reserved, sober, or serious.

demystify /diːˈmɪstɪfaɪ/ v
demystificeren
(transitive) To remove the mystery from something; to explain or clarify.

den /dɛn/ /dɪn/ dens n
hol huiskamer leefkamer woonkamer
A small cavern or hollow place in the side of a hill, or among rocks; especially, a cave used by a wild animal for shelter or concealment.
hol
A group of Cub Scouts of the same age who work on projects together.

denazification denazifications n
denazificatie denazificering
The process of the removal of Nazis from public office and positions of responsibility in Germany and Austria after World War II.

dendrite /ˈdɛndɹaɪt/ dendrites n
dendriet
(cytology) A slender projection of a nerve cell which conducts nerve impulses from a synapse to the body of the cell; a dendron.

dendrochronology n
dendrochronologie
(biology, archaeology) The science that uses the spacing between the annual growth rings of trees to date their exact year of formation.

dendrology /dɛndˈɹɑlədʒi/ /dɛndˈɹɒlədʒi/ n
boomkunde dendrologie
the study of trees and other woody plants

dengue /ˈdɛŋɡeɪ/ /ˈdɛŋɡi/ /ˈɖɛŋɡi/ /ˈɖɛŋɡu/ /ˈɖɛŋɡɛ/ dengues n
dengue knokkelkoorts
An acute febrile disease of the (sub)tropics caused by the Dengue virus, a flavivirus, transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, and characterized by high fever, rash, headache, and severe muscle and joint pain.

dengue fever /ˈdɛŋɡeɪ ˈfiːvə/ /ˈdɛŋɡeɪ ˈfiːvɚ/ /ˈdɛŋɡiː ˈfiːvɚ/ n
dengue
An acute febrile and sometimes hemorrhagic disease endemic to the tropics, caused by varieties of the species Dengue virus, and primarily transmitted to humans from mosquitoes, though human-to-human transmission is also well documented.

denial /dɪˈnaɪ.əl/ denials n
weigering
(psychology) A defense mechanism involving a refusal to accept the truth of a phenomenon or prospect.

denialism /dɪˈnaɪ(j)əlɪzəm/ denialisms n
negationisme
The practice of rejecting propositions which are strongly supported by scientific or historical evidence, and often of seeking to influence policy processes and outcomes accordingly.

denigrate /ˈdɛn.ɪ.ɡɹeɪt/ v
denigreren kleineren
(transitive) To criticise so as to besmirch; traduce, disparage or defame.
(transitive) To treat as worthless; belittle, degrade or disparage.
zwartmaken
(rare) To blacken.

denim /ˈdɛnɪm/ denims n
denim spijkerstof
A textile often made of cotton with a distinct diagonal pattern.

denizen /ˈdɛn.ɪ.zən/ denizens n
bewoner stamgast
An inhabitant of a place; one who dwells in a certain place.
ingeburgerde
(British, historical) A person with rights between those of naturalized citizen and resident alien (roughly permanent resident), obtained through letters patent.

denominator /dɪˈnɒmɪneɪtə(ɹ)/ denominators n
noemer
(arithmetic) The number or expression written below the line in a fraction (such as 2 in ½).

denotation /ˌdiː.noʊˈteɪ.ʃən/ denotations n
beschrijving denotatie
The act of denoting, or something (such as a symbol) that denotes
betekenis denotatie
(logic, linguistics, semiotics) The primary, surface, literal, or explicit meaning of a signifier such as a word, phrase, or symbol; that which a word denotes, as contrasted with its connotation; the aggregate or set of objects of which a word may be predicated.
aanduiding betekenis denotatie
(semantics) Something signified or referred to; a particular meaning of a symbol

denote /dɪˈnoʊt/ /dɪˈnəʊt/ v
aangeven
(transitive) To indicate; to mark.
aanduiden
(transitive) To make overt.
betekenen
(transitive) To refer to literally; to convey as meaning.

denounce /diˈnaʊns/ /dəˈnaʊns/ v
afkeuren bekendmaken
(transitive, obsolete) To make known in a formal manner; to proclaim; to announce; to declare.
afkeuren beschuldigen
(transitive) To criticize or speak out against (someone or something); to point out as deserving of reprehension, etc.; to openly accuse or condemn in a threatening manner; to invoke censure upon; to stigmatize; to blame.
aanklagen
(transitive) To make a formal or public accusation against; to inform against; to accuse.
afkeuren
(transitive, obsolete) To proclaim in a threatening manner; to threaten by some outward sign or expression; make a menace of.
opzeggen
(transitive) To announce the termination of; especially a treaty or armistice.

dense /dɛns/ denser densest adj
dicht
Having relatively high density.

density /ˈdɛn.sə.ti/ /ˈdɛn.sɪ.ti/ [ˈdɛn.sə.ɾi] densities n
dichtheid
(physics) A measure of the mass of matter contained by a unit volume.
The ratio of one quantity, representing something of interest, to another quantity representing space, area, or extent in which the thing of interest is distributed.
(mathematics, statistics) The probability that an outcome will fall into a given range, per unit of that range; the relative likelihood of possible values of a continuous random variable.

dent /dɛnt/ dents n
deuk bluts buts
A shallow deformation in the surface of an object, produced by an impact.

dent /dɛnt/ v
blutsen deuken indeuken
(transitive) To impact something, producing a dent.
blutsen deuken indeuken deuk krijgen
(intransitive) To develop a dent or dents.

dental dam dental dams n
beflapje liklapje
(dentistry) A thin, flexible piece of latex or similar material used to isolate one or more teeth during some dental procedures.

dental floss dental flosses n
tandzijde
A cord of thin filaments used to clean the gaps between the teeth.

dentate /ˈdɛnteɪt/ more dentate most dentate adj
gekarteld
Having teeth or toothlike projections; serrated, toothed.

denticity denticities n
denticiteit
(chemistry) The number of donor groups from a ligand to the central atom of a coordination compound

dentil dentils n
tandlijst
(architectural element) Any one of a series of small rectangular blocks projecting like teeth from a molding or beneath a cornice.

dentist /ˈdɛntɪst/ dentists n
tandarts dentist
A medical doctor who specializes in teeth.

dentistry /ˈdɛntɪstɹi/ dentistries n
tandheelkunde
(uncountable) The field of medicine concerned with the study, diagnosis, and treatment of conditions of the teeth and oral cavity.

denture /ˈdɛntjə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɛntʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɛnt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ dentures n
kunstgebit
gebit
A set of teeth, the teeth viewed as a unit.
gebitsprothese
An artificial replacement of one or more teeth.

deny /dəˈnaɪ/ /dɪ-/ /dɪˈnaɪ/ v
ontkennen
(transitive) To assert that something is not true.

deodorant /diˈoʊdəɹənt/ /diˈəʊdəɹənt/ deodorants n
deo deodorant
An odor-controlling substance applied to the underarm to counteract odor from perspiration.

deontic /diːˈɒntɪk/ more deontic most deontic adj
deontisch
(ethics, linguistics) Pertaining to necessity, duty or obligation, or expressions conveying this.

deontological more deontological most deontological adj
deontologisch
(ethics, philosophy) Of or relating to deontology.

deontology /ˌdiːɒnˈtɒləd͡ʒi/ deontologies n
deontologie
(ethics) The normative ethical position that judges the morality of an action based on the action's adherence to rules or obligations rather than either the inherent goodness or the consequences of those actions. [from 1930]

deoxyribonucleic acid n
desoxyribonucleïnezuur
(biochemistry, genetics) A nucleic acid found in all living things (and some non-living things such as certain viruses) which consists of two polynucleotide chains that coil around each other to form a double helix; encoded in its structure are genetic instructions for development, functioning, growth, and reproduction.

deoxyribose deoxyriboses n
deoxyribose
(carbohydrate) A derivative of the pentose sugar ribose in which the 2' hydroxyl (-OH) is reduced to a hydrogen (H); it is a constituent of the nucleotides that constitute the biopolymer, deoxyribonucleic acid, or DNA.

depart /dɪˈpɑɹt/ /dɪˈpɑːt/ v
vertrekken heengaan afwijken
(intransitive, figurative) To disappear, vanish; to cease to exist.
afwijken
(intransitive) To deviate (from), be different (from), fail to conform.
vertrekken verlaten
(transitive) To go away from; to leave.

department /dɪˈpɑɹtmənt/ /dɪˈpɑːtm(ə)nt/ departments n
afdeling
A part, portion, or subdivision.
afdeling departement
A subdivision of an organization.

department store department stores n
warenhuis
A large store containing many different departments, each of which deals in the sale of different goods or services.

departure /dɪˈpɑː(ɹ)tjə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈpɑː(ɹ)t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ departures n
afwijking
A deviation from a plan or procedure.
overlijden
(euphemism) A death.
vertrek
(navigation) The distance due east or west made by a ship in its course reckoned in plane sailing as the product of the distance sailed and the sine of the angle made by the course with the meridian.
(legal) The desertion by a party to any pleading of the ground taken by him in his last antecedent pleading, and the adoption of another

depend /di-/ /də-/ /dɪˈpɛnd/ v
afhangen
(intransitive, followed by on or upon, formerly also by of) To be contingent or conditioned; to have something as a necessary condition; to hinge on.
vertrouwen
(intransitive, usually followed by on or upon) To trust; to have confidence; to rely.
hangen
(now, literary) To hang down; to be sustained by being fastened or attached to something above.
hangende zijn
(archaic) To be pending; to be undetermined or undecided.

dependable [dɪˈpɛndəbəɫ] more dependable most dependable adj
betrouwbaar
Able, or easily able to be depended on.

dependence /dɪˈpɛndəns/ dependences n
afhankelijkheid nood
The state of being dependent, of relying upon another.
afhankelijkheid verslaving
An irresistible physical or psychological need, especially for a chemical substance.

dependency /dɪˈpɛndənsi/ dependencies n
afhankelijkheid
Something dependent on, or subordinate to, something else:
(computing) Reliance on the functionality provided by some other, external component.
(computing) An external component whose functionality is relied on.
kolonie schutgebied
A colony, or a territory subject to rule by an external power.

dependent /dɪˈpɛndənt/ more dependent most dependent adj
afhankelijk
Relying upon; depending upon.

depict /dɪˈpɪkt/ v
beschrijven afbeelden
To render a representation of something, using words, sounds, images, or other means. [from early 15th c.]

depiction /dɪˈpɪkʃən/ depictions n
afbeelding uitbeelding
(countable) A lifelike image of something, either verbal or visual.
afbeelding
(countable) A drawing or painting.

depilate /ˈdɛpɪleɪt/ v
ontharen depileren
To remove hair from the body.

deplatform /diˈplætfɔɹm/ v
deplatformen deplatformeren
(transitive, formal) To prevent someone from utilizing a platform to express their opinion.

deplete /dɪˈpliːt/ v
afbreken leegmaken opruimen
To empty or unload, as the vessels of the human system, by bloodletting or by medicine.

deplorable /dəˈplɔɹəb(ə)l/ /dɪˈplɔːɹəbl̩/ more deplorable most deplorable adj
betreurenswaardig deerniswekkend deplorabel
To be felt sorrow for; worthy of compassion; lamentable.
verwerpelijk
Deserving strong condemnation; shockingly bad, wretched.

deplore /dɪˈplo(ː)ɹ/ /dɪˈploə/ /dɪˈplɔɹ/ /dɪˈplɔː/ v
betreuren
(transitive) To bewail; to weep bitterly over; to feel sorrow for.
verwerpen
(transitive) To condemn; to express strong disapproval of.

deploy /dɪˈplɔɪ/ v
uitrollen
(computing) To install, test and implement a computer system or application.

deponent /diˈpoʊ.nənt/ /diˈpəʊ.nənt/ adj
deponent
(grammar, of a verb) Having passive grammatical form (that is, conjugating like the passive voice), but an active meaning.

deponent /diˈpoʊ.nənt/ /diˈpəʊ.nənt/ deponents n
deponent
(grammar) A deponent verb.

depopulate /diˈpɑpjəleɪt/ /diːˈpɒpjəleɪt/ v
ontvolken
(transitive) To reduce the population of a region by disease, war, forced relocation etc.

deport /dɪˈpoət/ /dɪˈpoɹt/ /dɪˈpɔɹt/ /dɪˈpɔːt/ v
deporteren uitzetten
(transitive) To evict, especially from a country.

deportation /diːˌpɔːˈteɪʃən/ deportations n
deportatie
The act of deporting or exiling, or the state of being deported; banishment; transportation.

depose /diˈpoʊz/ /dəˈpoʊz/ /dɪˈpəʊz/ v
neerleggen
(literally, transitive) To put down; to lay down; to deposit; to lay aside; to put away.
afzetten
(transitive) To remove (a leader) from (high) office, without killing the incumbent.
getuigen
(law, intransitive) To give evidence or testimony, especially in response to interrogation during a deposition
To testify; to bear witness; to claim; to assert; to affirm.

deposit /dɪˈpɑzɪt/ /dɪˈpɒzɪt/ deposits n
afzetting neerzetting
(geology) Sediment or rock that is not native to its present location or is different from the surrounding material. Sometimes refers to ore or gems.
storting
That which is placed anywhere, or in anyone's hands, for safekeeping; something entrusted to the care of another.
deposito inleg
(banking) Money placed in an account.
aanbetaling
(finance) A sum of money or other asset given as an initial payment, to show good faith, or to reserve something for purchase.
statiegeld borg
A sum of money given as a security for a borrowed item, which will be given back when the item is returned, e.g. a bottle deposit or can deposit

deposit /dɪˈpɑzɪt/ /dɪˈpɒzɪt/ v
afzetten neerzetten
(transitive) To lay down; to place; to put.
storten
To entrust one's assets to the care of another. Sometimes done as collateral.

deposition /ˌdɛp.əˈzɪʃ.ən/ depositions n
schorsing
The removal of someone from office.

depot /ˈdepɐʉ/ /ˈdiːpoʊ/ /ˈdɛpoʊ/ /ˈdɛpəʊ/ depots n
opslagplaats
(military) A place for the storage, servicing or upgrade of military hardware.

deprave /dɪˈpɹeɪv/ v
bekladden kwaad spreken
(transitive) To speak ill of; to depreciate; to malign; to revile
doen ontaarden doen verloederen slecht maken
(transitive) To make bad or worse; to vitiate; to corrupt

depraved /dɪˈpɹeɪvd/ more depraved most depraved adj
verdorven
Perverted or extremely wrong in a moral sense.

depravity /dəˈpɹævɪti/ depravities n
ontaarding verdorvenheid
(uncountable) The state or condition of being depraved; moral debasement.
schanddaad
(countable) A particular depraved act or trait.

deprecate /ˈdɛpɹəkeɪt/ /ˈdɛpɹɪkeɪt/ v
afkeuren
(transitive) To belittle or express disapproval of.
als verouderd verklaren
(transitive, chiefly, computing) To declare something obsolescent; to recommend against a function, technique, command, etc. that still works but has been replaced.

deprecated /ˈdɛp.ɹə.keɪt.ɪd/ /ˈdɛp.ɹɪ.keɪt.ɪd/ more deprecated most deprecated adj
afgekeurd
Strongly disapproved of.
gekleineerd
Belittled; insulted.
verouderd afgekeurd gedeprecieerd
(computing) Said of a function or feature planned to be phased out, but still available for use.

depreciation /dɪˌpɹiːʃɪˈeɪʃən/ depreciations n
depreciatie
(accounting) The measurement of the decline in value of assets. Not to be confused with impairment, which is the measurement of the unplanned, extraordinary decline in value of assets.

depredation /ˌdɛpɹəˈdeɪʃən/ depredations n
plundering rooftocht
A raid or predatory attack.

depress /dɪˈpɹɛs/ v
deprimeren
To make depressed, sad or bored.

depressed /dɪˈpɹɛst/ more depressed most depressed adj
depressief
Suffering from clinical depression.

depressing /dɪˈpɹɛsɪŋ(ɡ)/ /dɪˈpɹɛsɪŋ/ more depressing most depressing adj
deprimerend
Causing depression or sadness.

depression /dəˈpɹɛʃ(ə)n/ /dɪˈpɹɛʃən/ depressions n
depressie
(psychology, usually, uncountable) A state of mind producing serious, long-term lowering of enjoyment of life or inability to visualize a happy future.
(psychology, countable) A period of low morale or unhappiness (a period of experiencing the above-mentioned state of mind) which lasts longer than several weeks and may include ideation of self-inflicted injury or suicide.
(geography) An area that is lower in topography than its surroundings.
(economics) A period of major economic contraction.

deprivation /dɛp.ɹɪ.veɪʃən/ deprivations n
ontberingen
(countable) The act of depriving, dispossessing, or bereaving; the act of deposing or divesting of some dignity.

deprive /dɪˈpɹaɪv/ v
beroven ontnemen
(transitive) Used with “of”, to take something away from (someone) and keep it away; to deny someone something.

deprived /dɪˈpɹaɪvd/ more deprived most deprived adj
misdeeld
Subject to deprivation; poor.

depth /dɛpθ/ depths n
diepte
the vertical distance below a surface; the degree to which something is deep

depth charge depth charges n
dieptebom waterbom
(military, nautical, aviation) A form of bomb, launched from a ship or dropped from an aircraft, that is designed to detonate at a certain depth underwater for the purposes of attacking a submerged enemy, especially a submarine.

depth of field depths of field n
scherptediepte
In photography, the distance in front of and behind the subject that appears to be in focus.

deputation /ˌdɛpjuːˈteɪʃən/ deputations n
deputatie
The act of deputing, or of appointing or commissioning a deputy or representative; office of a deputy or delegate; vicegerency.

deputinization n
depoetinisatie
(neologism, politics) The process of the removal of the influence of Vladimir Putin from politics.

deputy /ˈdɛpjəti/ /ˈdɛpəti/ deputies n
vertegenwoordiger vertegenwoordigster
(historical) A member of the French Chamber of Deputies, formerly called Corps Législatif.
(US) a law enforcement officer who works for the county sheriff's office; a deputy sheriff or sheriff's deputy; the entry level rank in such an agency.

deracinate /dɪˈɹæsəneɪt/ /dɪˈɹæsɪneɪt/ v
deracineren ontwortelen
To pull up by the roots; to uproot; to extirpate.
onthemen
To force (people) from their homeland to a new or foreign location.

derail /ˌdiːˈɹeɪ.əl/ /ˌdəˈɹeɪ.əl/ v
ontsporen
(transitive) To cause to come off the tracks.
(intransitive, figurative) To deviate from the previous course or direction.

derailleur /ˌdiˈɹeɪ.lɚ/ /ˌdiˈɹeɪl.jə/ /ˌdəˈɹeɪ.lɚ/ /ˌdəˈɹeɪl.jə/ derailleurs n
derailleur
The mechanism on a bicycle used to move the chain from one sprocket (gear) to another.

derailment derailments n
ontsporing
(rail transport) The action of a locomotive or train leaving the rails along which it runs.

derelict /ˈdɛɹəlɪkt/ more derelict most derelict adj
instorten uiteenvallen verlaten verwaarloosd
Abandoned, forsaken; given up by the natural owner or guardian; (of a ship) abandoned at sea, dilapidated, neglected; (of a spacecraft) abandoned in outer space.

deride /dɪˈɹaɪd/ v
bespotten belachelijk maken ridiculiseren
(transitive) To harshly mock; ridicule.

derivation /ˌdɛ.ɹɪˈveɪ.ʃ(ə)n/ derivations n
afleiding derivatie
(grammar) Forming a new word by changing the base of another word or by adding affixes to it.

derivative /dɪˈɹɪvətɪv/ derivatives n
afgeleide derivaat
Something derived.
afleiding
(linguistics) A word that derives from another one.

derive /dəˈɹaɪv/ v
afleiden
(transitive) To obtain or receive (something) from something else.
(transitive, linguistics) To find the derivation of (a word or phrase).
(transitive, chemistry) To create (a compound) from another by means of a reaction.
afleiden deduceren
(transitive, logic) To deduce (a conclusion) by reasoning.
ontstaan
(intransitive) To originate or stem (from).

dermatologist /ˌdɜːməˈtɒlədʒɪst/ /ˌdɝ.mə.ˈtɑ.lə.d͡ʒɪst/ dermatologists n
dermatoloog huidarts
A person who is skilled in, professes or practices dermatology.

dermatology /ˌdɜːməˈtɒlədʒi/ dermatologies n
dermatologie
(medicine) The study of the skin and its diseases.

derogatory /dɪˈɹɑɡətɔɹi/ /dɪˈɹɒɡətɹi/ more derogatory most derogatory adj
beledigend denigrerend kleinerend
Lessening the worth of (a person, etc); expressing derogation; insulting.

derring-do /ˌdɛɹɪŋˈduː/ n
heldendaden waaghalzerij
Brave and adventurous (albeit often reckless) actions.

dervish /ˈdɜːvɪʃ/ dervishes n
derwisj
(Islam) An itinerant Sufi mystic practicing voluntary poverty in devotion to God, and often engaging in ecstatic rituals.

desalination /diːˌsælɪˈneɪʃən/ desalinations n
ontzilting
The process of removing salt from sea water in order to make drinking water.

desanctify v
ontheiligen
To remove the sanctified status of.

descend /dɪˈsɛnd/ v
afdalen neerdalen
(intransitive) To pass from a higher to a lower place; to move downwards; to come or go down in any way, for example by falling, flowing, walking, climbing etc.
afstammen
(intransitive) To come down, as from a source, original, or stock

descendant /dɪˈsɛndənt/ descendants n
afstammeling nakomeling nazaat telg
One of the progeny of a specified person, at any distance of time or through any number of generations.
afstammeling nakomeling
(figuratively) A thing that derives directly from a given precursor or source.
afstammeling
(biology) A later evolutionary type.

descent /diˈsɛnt/ /dəˈsɛnt/ /dɪˈsɛnt/ descents n
afdaling
An instance of descending; act of coming down.
A way down.
afdaling helling
A sloping passage or incline.
afkomst herkomst
Lineage or hereditary derivation.

describe /dəˈskɹaɪb/ /dɪˈskɹaɪb/ v
beschrijven omschrijven
(transitive) To represent in words.

description /dɪˈskɹɪpʃən/ descriptions n
beschrijving descriptie
A sketch or account of anything in words; a portraiture or representation in language; an enumeration of the essential qualities of a thing or species.

desecrate /ˈdɛs.ə.kɹeɪ̯t/ /ˈdɛs.ɪ.kɹeɪ̯t/ v
ontwijden
(transitive) To profane or violate the sacredness or sanctity of something.

desecration /dɛ.səˈkɹeɪ.ʃən/ /dɛ.sɪˈkɹeɪ.ʃən/ /dɛ.zəˈkɹeɪ.ʃən/ desecrations n
heiligschennis ontheiliging
An act of disrespect or impiety towards something considered sacred.

desert /dəˈzɑɹt/ /ˈdɛz.ət/ /ˈdɛz.ɚt/ deserts n
woestijn woestenij
(informal) In particular, a barren, arid area of land which is hot, with sandy, rocky, or parched ground.
A barren area of land or desolate terrain, especially one with little water or vegetation; a wasteland.

desert /dəˈzɝt/ /dɪˈzɜːt/ /dɪˈzɝt/ v
deserteren achterlaten aan m verlaten
To leave (anything that depends on one's presence to survive, exist, or succeed), especially when contrary to a promise or obligation; to abandon; to forsake.

desert island desert islands n
onbewoond eiland
A deserted island, an uninhabited island, especially one in the tropics and (now, frequently, _, misunderstood, _, as) a small and almost entirely sandy desert.

desert wheatear desert wheatears n
woestijntapuit
Oenanthe deserti, an Old World flycatcher native to Asia and northern Africa

deserted /dəˈzɜɹtəd/ /dɪˈzɜː(ɹ)tɪd/ [dəˈzɝɾəd] more deserted most deserted adj
verlaten
(of a place) Abandoned, without people.
desolaat ontredderd troosteloos
desolate

deserter /dɪˈzɜːtə(ɹ)/ deserters n
deserteur
(military) A person who has physically removed him- or herself from the control or direction of a military or naval unit with the intention of permanently leaving

desertification /dɪˌzɜː.tɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ /dɪˌzɝ.tɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ n
verwoestijning woestijnvorming
The process by which a geographic region becomes a desert, resulting from natural changes in climate or by human activity.

desertion /dɪˈzɜːʃən/ /dɪˈzɝʃən/ desertions n
desertie vaandelvlucht
The act of deserting.

desertology /ˌdɛzə(ɹ)ˈtɒləd͡ʒi/ desertologies n
eremologie woestijnkunde
The study of deserts and related phenomena.

deserve /dəˈzɝv/ /dɪˈzɜːv/ /dɪˈzɝv/ v
verdienen
(transitive) To be entitled to, as a result of past actions; to be worthy to have.
(obsolete) To serve; to treat; to benefit.

deserving /dɪˈzɜːvɪŋ/ /dɪˈzɝvɪŋ/ more deserving most deserving adj
loffelijk
worthy of reward or praise; meritorious

desiccate /dɪˈsɪkeɪt/ /ˈdɛsɪkeɪt/ /ˈdɛsɪkət/ v
dehydreren deshydrateren drogen ontwateren uitdrogen verdrogen
(transitive) To remove moisture from; to dry. [from late 16th c.]
drogen
(transitive) To preserve by drying. [from late 16th c.]

design /dɪˈzaɪn/ designs n
ontwerp
A plan (with more or less detail) for the structure and functions of an artifact, building or system.
dessin
A pattern, as an element of a work of art or architecture.
ontwerp design vormgeving
The art of designing

design /dɪˈzaɪn/ v
ontwerpen
(obsolete, transitive) To mark out and exhibit; to designate; to indicate; to show; to point out; to appoint.

design thinking n
ontwerpdenken

designate /ˈdɛzɪɡ.neɪt/ /ˈdɛzɪɡ.nət/ v
aanduiden als benoemen bepalen noemen
To mark out and make known; to point out; to indicate; to show; to distinguish by marks or description

designated driver designated drivers n
bob
An individual who avoids drinking alcohol at a social engagement for the purpose of driving their companions home.

designation /dɛzɪɡˈneɪʃən/ designations n
benaming
That which designates; a distinguishing mark or name; distinctive title; appellation.

designer /dɪˈzaɪnɚ/ designers n
designer ontwerper
A person who designs something, or who designs things as a profession.

designer stubble n
stoppelbaard
A fashionable short growth of male facial hair.

desirability desirabilities n
wenselijkheid
The state of being desirable.

desirable /dɪˈzaɪəɹəbəl/ [dɪˈzaɪ(j)əɹəbəɫ] more desirable most desirable adj
wenselijk
Worthy to be desired; pleasing; agreeable.

desire /diˈzaɪɚ/ /diˈzaɪɹ/ /dɪˈzaɪə/ /dɪˈzaɪɚ/ /dɪˈzaɪɹ/ desires n
verlangen wens
(countable) Someone or something wished for.
begeerte
(uncountable) Strong attraction, particularly romantic or sexual.

desire /diˈzaɪɚ/ /diˈzaɪɹ/ /dɪˈzaɪə/ /dɪˈzaɪɚ/ /dɪˈzaɪɹ/ v
verlangen wensen
To want; to wish for earnestly.
begeren verlangen
To want emotionally or sexually.

desire line /-ˈzaɪɚ/ /di-/ /dɪˈzaɪə laɪn/ /dɪˈzaɪɹ laɪn/ desire lines n
olifantenpad
A path that pedestrians or vehicles take informally rather than taking a sidewalk or set route, for example, a well-worn ribbon of dirt cutting across a patch of grass, or a path in the snow.

desk /dɛsk/ desks n
bureau schrijftafel lessenaar
A table, frame, or case, in past centuries usually with a sloping top but now usually with a flat top, for the use of writers and readers. It often has a drawer or repository underneath.
bureau schrijftafel lessenaar deelredactie deskredactie
A station for a string player in an orchestra, consisting of a chair and a music stand, or a row of such stations.

desktop /ˈdɛsktɒp/ [ˈdɛsk.ˌtɑp] [ˈdɛsk.ˌtɒp] [ˈdɛsk.ˌtɔp] desktops n
desktop
(computing) A desktop computer.
bureaublad desktop
(computing, GUI) The main graphical user interface of an operating system, usually displaying icons, windows and background wallpaper.

despair /dɪˈspɛə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈspɛɚ/ despairs n
wanhoop
Loss of hope; utter hopelessness; complete despondency.

despair /dɪˈspɛə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈspɛɚ/ v
tot wanhoop drijven wanhopen
(transitive) To cause to despair.
wanhopen
(intransitive, often with “of”) To be hopeless; to have no hope; to give up all hope or expectation.

desperate /ˈdɛsp(ə)ɹət/ desperates n
hopeloos wanhopig desperaat radeloos vertwijfeld
A person in desperate circumstances or who is at the point of desperation, such as a down-and-outer, addict, etc.

desperate times call for desperate measures proverb
nood breekt wet nood breekt wetten
In adverse circumstances, actions that might have been rejected under other circumstances may become the best choice.

desperately /ˈdɛsp(ə)ɹətli/ more desperately most desperately adv
wanhopig
In a desperate manner; without regard to danger or safety; recklessly.

despicable /dɪˈspɪkəbəl/ /ˈdɛspɪkəbəl/ more despicable most despicable adj
afschuwelijk verachtelijk verfoeilijk
Fit or deserving to be despised; contemptible; mean.

despise /dɪˈspaɪz/ v
verachten
To regard with contempt or scorn.

despite /dɪˈspaɪt/ preposition
ondanks

despondency despondencies n
radeloosheid wanhoop
The loss of hope or confidence; despair or dejection.
A feeling of depression or disheartenment.

despondent /dɪˈspɒndənt/ more despondent most despondent adj
terneergeslagen hopeloos mismoedig moedeloos wanhopig
In low spirits from loss of hope or courage.

despot /ˈdɛs.pɒt/ /ˈdɛs.pət/ /ˈdɛz.pɒt/ despots n
despoot
A ruler with absolute power; a tyrant.

despotism /ˈdɛspətɪzəm/ despotisms n
despotisme
government by a singular authority, either a single person or tight-knit group, which rules with absolute power, especially in a cruel and oppressive way.

dessert /dɪˈzɜːt/ /dɪˈzɝt/ desserts n
nagerecht dessert toetje
A sweet dish or confection served as the last course of a meal.

dessert wine dessert wines n
dessertwijn
Any of many relatively sweet wines, traditionally drunk at the end of a meal.

destabilize /diːˈsteɪbɪlaɪz/ v
destabiliseren
(transitive) To make something unstable.

destalinization n
destalinisatie
The process, begun by Nikita Khrushchev, of discrediting and then reforming the policies of Joseph Stalin.

destination /dɛstɪˈneɪʃən/ destinations n
bestemming
(countable) The place set for the end of a journey, or to which something is sent; place or point aimed at.
(archaic) The act of destining or appointing.

destined /ˈdɛstɪnd/ adj
voorbestemd
Confined to a predetermined fate or destiny; certain.

destitution /dɛstɪˈtjuːʃən/ /dɛstɪˈtuːʃən/ /dɛstɪˈtʃuːʃən/ destitutions n
ontbering
The condition of lacking something.
armoede berooidheid
An extreme state of poverty, in which a person is almost completely lacking in resources or means of support.

destroy /dɪˈstɹɔɪ/ v
verwoesten vernielen vernietigen kapot maken slopen
(ambitransitive) To damage beyond use or repair.
kapot maken tenietdoen vernielen
(transitive) To neutralize, undo a property or condition.
afmaken laten inslapen
(transitive) To put down or euthanize.
kapot maken vernietigen tenietdoen vernielen verpulveren
(transitive, informal) To utterly defeat; to crush.
wissen
(transitive, computing) To remove data.

destroyer /dəˈstɹɔɪ.ɚ/ destroyers n
vernietiger
That which destroys something.

destruct /dɪˈstrʌkt/ v
slopen vernietigen
(transitive, nonstandard) To intentionally cause the destruction of.

destruction /dɪsˈtɹʌkʃən/ destructions n
vernietiging
The act of destroying.

destructive /dɪˈstɹʊktɪv/ /dɪˈstɹʌktɪv/ more destructive most destructive adj
destructief destructieve verwoestend verwoestende
Causing destruction; damaging.

desuetude /-tʃuːd/ /dəˈsuəˌtud/ /dɪˈs(j)uːɪtjuːd/ /ˈdɛswəˌt(j)ud/ /ˈdɛswɪtjuːd/ desuetudes n
onbruik
(uncountable) The state when something (for example, a custom or a law) is no longer observed nor practised; disuse, obsolescence; (countable) an instance of this.

desulfurize v
ontzwavelen
(American spelling, transitive) To remove the sulfur from something (such as petroleum or flue gases).

desultory /ˈdɛs.əl.t(ə).ɹi/ /ˈdɛs.əlˌtɔɹ.i/ /ˈdɛz.əl.t(ə).ɹi/ /ˈdɛz.əlˌtɔɹ.i/ more desultory most desultory adj
onsamenhangend
Jumping, or passing, from one thing or subject to another, without order, planning, or rational connection; lacking logical sequence.

detachment /dɪˈtæt͡ʃmənt/ detachments n
losraking scheiding
(uncountable) The action of detaching; separation.
afstandelijkheid gereserveerdheid
(uncountable) Indifference to the concerns of others; disregard; nonchalance; aloofness.
onpartijdigheid
(uncountable) Absence of bias; impartiality; objectivity.
detachement detachering
(uncountable, military) The separation of a military unit from the main body for a particular purpose or special mission.
(countable, military) The unit so dispatched.

detail /dɪˈteɪl/ /ˈditeɪl/ /ˈdiːteɪl/ details n
detail kleinigheid
(countable) A part small enough to escape casual notice.
(uncountable) A profusion of details.
A part considered trivial enough to ignore.
persoonsgegevens
(countable) A person's name, address and other personal information.
detachement
(military, law enforcement) A temporary unit or assignment.

detail /dɪˈteɪl/ /ˈditeɪl/ /ˈdiːteɪl/ v
detailleren gedetailleerd beschrijven gedetailleerd uitleggen
(transitive) To explain in detail.
uitgebreid schoonmaken
(transitive) To clean carefully (particularly of road vehicles) (always pronounced. /ˈdiːteɪl/)

detailed /dɪˈteɪld/ /ˈdiːteɪld/ more detailed most detailed adj
gedetailleerd
Characterized by attention to detail and thoroughness of treatment.

detain /dɪˈteɪn/ v
detineren
(transitive, law enforcement) To put under custody.

detect /dɪˈtɛkt/ v
detecteren
To discover or find by careful search, examination, or probing.

detectable /dɪˈtɛktəbəɫ/ more detectable most detectable adj
detecteerbaar
That which can be detected, noticeable.

detective /dɪˈtɛktɪv/ detectives n
detective rechercheur speurder
(law enforcement) A police officer who looks for evidence as part of solving a crime; an investigator.
detective speurder
A person employed to find information not otherwise available to the public.

detention /dɪˈtɛnʃən/ detentions n
hechtenis
detentie houderschap
(pedagogy) A punishment given to a student for a minor infraction, typically requiring the student to report to a designated room during recess or outside of school hours to work on homework or perform busywork.
(civil law) The bare physical control without the mental element of intention required for possession.

deter /dɪˈtɜː(ɹ)/ v
verhinderen
(transitive) To prevent something from happening.
ontmoedigen
(transitive) To persuade someone not to do something; to discourage.

detergent /dɪˈtɜːdʒənt/ detergents n
wasmiddel reinigingsmiddel
Any non-soap cleaning agent, especially a synthetic surfactant.

deteriorate /dəˈtɪɹ.i.eɪt/ /dəˈtɪɹ.iə.ɹeɪt/ /dɪˈtɪə.ɹɪ.eɪt/ /dɪˈtɪə.ɹɪə.ɹeɪt/ v
verslechteren maken
(transitive) To make worse; to make inferior in quality or value; to impair.
verslechteren
(intransitive) To grow worse; to be impaired in quality; to degenerate.

deterioration /dəˌti.ɹi.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ /dəˌtiɹiˈeɪʃən/ /dɪˌtɪəɹɪəˈɹeɪʃən/ /dɪˌtɪəɹɪˈeɪʃən/ deteriorations n
verslechtering desintegratie
The process of making or growing worse, or the state of having grown worse.

determinant /dɪˈtɜːmɪnənt/ /dɪˈtɝmɪnənt/ determinants n
determinant
(linear algebra) A scalar that encodes certain characteristics of a given transformation matrix; the unique scalar function over square matrices which is distributive over matrix multiplication, multilinear in the rows and columns, and takes the value 1 for the unit matrix; abbreviated as: det.

determinative more determinative most determinative adj
bepalend determinant
That determines something.

determine /dɪˈtɜːmɪn/ /dɪˈtɝmɪn/ v
vaststellen
To fix the form or character of; to shape; to prescribe imperatively; to regulate; to settle.
bepalen
To resolve (to do something); to establish a fixed intention; to cause (something) to come to a conclusion or decision; to lead.

determined /dɪˈtɜːmɪnd/ /dɪˈtɝmɪnd/ more determined most determined adj
vastberaden
Decided; resolute, possessing much determination.

determiner /dɪˈtɜː.mɪ.nə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈtɝ.mɪ.nɚ/ determiners n
determinator
(grammar) A member of a class of words functioning in a noun phrase to identify or distinguish a referent without describing or modifying it.
(grammar) A dependent function in a noun phrase that marks it as definite or indefinite. This function is usually filled by words in the determinative class but may be filled by other elements such as a genitive pronoun.
aanwijzer
Something (some input factor, a nonsentient agent) that determines, or helps someone to determine, something else.

determinism /dɪˈtɜːmɪnɪzəm/ determinisms n
determinisme
(philosophy) The doctrine that all actions are determined by the current state and immutable laws of the universe, with no possibility of choice.

deterrence /dɪˈtɛɹəns/ deterrences n
ontrading afschrikking
The act of deterring, or the state of being deterred.
afschrikking
The art of producing in one's enemy the fear of attacking.

deterrent /dɪˈtəɹənt/ /dɪˈtɛɹənt/ /dɪˈtɜɹənt/ more deterrent most deterrent adj
afschrikkend ontradend
Serving to deter, preventing something from happening.

deterrent /dɪˈtəɹənt/ /dɪˈtɛɹənt/ /dɪˈtɜɹənt/ deterrents n
afschrik
Something that deters.

deterritorialization /ˌdiːtɛɹɪˌtɔːɹiəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ deterritorializations n
deterritorialisering
The eradication of social, political, or cultural practices from their native places and populations.

detest /dɪˈtɛst/ v
verafschuwen
(transitive) To dislike (someone or something) intensely; to loathe.

detonator /ˈdɛt.ə.neɪ.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɛtn̩eɪ.tə(ɹ)/ detonators n
detonator ontsteker
A device used to detonate an explosive device etc.

detour /ˈdi.toɹ/ /ˈdiː.tɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈdiː.tʊə(ɹ)/ detours n
omweg omleiding
A diversion or deviation from one's original route.

detour /ˈdi.toɹ/ /ˈdiː.tɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈdiː.tʊə(ɹ)/ v
omlopen omrijden
(intransitive) To make a detour.
omleiden
(transitive) To direct or send on a detour.

detox /ˈdiːtɒks/ detoxes n
ontwenningskuur
A detoxification unit.

detractor detractors n
kritikaster
A person who belittles the worth of another person or cause.

detriment /ˈdɛtɹɪmənt/ detriments n
schade schadelijk
Harm, hurt, damage.

detrimental /ˌdɛtɹɪˈmɛntəl/ more detrimental most detrimental adj
schadelijk nadelig
Causing damage or harm.

detritivore /-ɾə-/ /-ˈtɹɪ-/ /dəˈtɹaɪtəvɔɹ/ /dɛˈtɹaɪtɪvɔː/ detritivores n
detrivoor
(ecology) An organism that feeds on detritus; a detrivore, a saprophage.

detritus /dɪˈtɹaɪ.təs/ detrita detritus n
afval puin

deuce /djuːs/ /duːs/ /d͡ʒuːs/ deuces n
twee
(cards) A card with two pips, one of four in a standard deck of playing cards.

deuterium /djuːˈtɪəɹɪəm/ /djuːˈtɪɹi.əm/ /dʒuːˈtɪəɹɪəm/ deuteriums n
deuterium
(isotope) An isotope of hydrogen formed of one proton and one neutron in each atom - 21H.

deuteron deuterons n
deuteriumkern deuteron
(physics) the atomic nucleus of deuterium, consisting of a proton and a neutron

devastation /ˌdɛ.vəˈsteɪ.ʃən/ devastations n
verwoesting
The act of devastating, or the state of being devastated; a laying waste.

develop /dɛˈʋɛ.ləp/ /dɪˈvɛl.əp/ /ˈdɛʋ.ləp/ v
uitgroeien zich ontwikkelen
(ambitransitive) To progress through a sequence of stages.
ontwikkelen
(transitive) To advance; to further; to promote the growth of.
(transitive) To bring out images latent in photographic film.
(chess, transitive) To place one's pieces actively.

developed country developed countries n
ontwikkeld land
(economics) A country with an advanced, high-income, industrialized economy.

developer /dɪˈvɛləpə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈvɛləpɚ/ developers n
ontwikkelaar ontwerper
A person or entity engaged in the creation or improvement of certain classes of products.
projectontwikkelaar promotor
A real estate developer; a person or company who prepares a parcel of land for sale, or creates structures on that land.
ontwikkelaar
A film developer; a person who uses chemicals to create photographs from photograph negatives.
A liquid used in the chemical processing of traditional photos.
programmeur
(computing) A software developer; a person or company who creates or modifies computer software.

developing country developing countries n
ontwikkelingsland groeiland
(economics) A country with an emerging and low- and middle-income but still industrializing its economy.

development /dɪˈvɛləpmənt/ developments n
ontwikkeling
(chess, uncountable) The active placement of the pieces, or the process of achieving it.

deviance /ˈdiːvɪəns/ deviances n
afwijking
(sociology) Actions or behaviors that violate formal and informal cultural norms such as laws and customs.
buitenbeentje
A person or thing that differs from the expected.

deviant /ˈdiː.vi.ənt/ more deviant most deviant adj
afwijkend
Characterized by deviation from an expectation or a social standard.

deviant /ˈdiː.vi.ənt/ deviants n
afvallige afwijkeling
A person who deviates, especially from norms of social behavior.
afwijkeling
A thing, phenomenon, or trend that deviates from an expectation or pattern.

deviate /ˈdi.vi.eɪt/ /ˈdi.vi.ət/ /ˈdiː.vi.eɪt/ /ˈdiː.vi.æɪt/ /ˈdiː.vi.ət/ [ˈdɪi.vi.æɪt] [ˈdɪi.vi.ət] v
afwijken
(intransitive) To go off course from; to change course; to change plans.
(intransitive, figurative) To fall outside of, or part from, some norm; to stray.

deviation /diviˈeɪʃən/ deviations n
afwijken
The state or result of having deviated; a transgression; an act of sin; an error; an offense.

deviationist deviationists n
dissident
One who deviates from accepted beliefs or policies, especially from a prescribed form of Communism.

device /dəˈvaɪs/ /dɪˈvaɪs/ devices n
apparaat toestel
Any piece of equipment made for a particular purpose, especially a mechanical or electrical one.

device driver device drivers n
stuurprogramma
(computing) Software, usually supplied with the operating system or by a hardware manufacturer, that communicates between the operating system of a personal computer and a specific hardware device.

devil /ˈdɛvəl/ /ˈdɛvɪl/ devils n
duivel drommel
(theology) An evil creature, the objectification of a hostile and destructive force.
duivel
The bad part of the conscience; the opposite to the angel.
duivel deugniet
A wicked or naughty person, or one who harbors reckless, spirited energy, especially in a mischievous way; usually said of a young child.
harde noot
A thing that is awkward or difficult to understand or do.
verduiveld duivel
(euphemistic, with an article, as an intensifier) Hell.
duivel duvel
A person, especially a man; used to express a particular opinion of him, usually in the phrases poor devil and lucky devil.

devil /ˈdɛvəl/ /ˈdɛvɪl/ pn
duivel
(theology) The chief devil; Satan.

devil /ˈdɛvəl/ /ˈdɛvɪl/ v
beduvelen pesten plagen
To annoy or bother.
peperen
To grill with cayenne pepper; to season highly in cooking, as with pepper.

devil is in the details proverb
de duivel zit in de details
(idiomatic) The specific provisions of, or particular steps for implementing, a general plan, policy, or contract may be complicated, controversial, or unworkable.

devil's advocate devil's advocates n
advocaat van de duivel
(idiomatic) One who debates from a viewpoint which one may not actually hold, usually to determine its validity or simply for the sake of argument.

devil's beating his wife phraseologicalUnit
het is kermis in de hel
(Southern US) Said when it rains while the sun is shining; that is, when a sun shower occurs.

devilish /ˈdɛvəlɪʃ/ /ˈdɛvɪlɪʃ/ more devilish most devilish adj
diabolisch duivels satanisch
Characteristic of a devil.
deksels duivels verduiveld
(informal) Extreme, excessive.

devilment /ˈdɛv(ə)lm(ə)nt/ /ˈdɛv(ɪ)lm(ə)nt/ devilments n
boosaardigheid duivelse streek
(uncountable) Devilish action or conduct; wickedness; (more generally) troublemaking behaviour; mischief; (countable) an instance of this.

devious /ˈdiːvi.əs/ more devious most devious adj
heimelijk kronkelend onoprecht
Cunning or deceiving, not straightforward or honest, not frank.

devoicing devoicings n
verstemlozing verscherping

devoid /dɪˈvɔɪd/ adj
verstoken zijn van
Completely without; having none of.

devolution /diːvəˈluːʃən/ devolutions n
neergang
A rolling down.

devote /dɪˈvoʊt/ /dɪˈvəʊt/ v
toewijden wijden
to give one's time, focus one's efforts, commit oneself, etc. entirely for, on, or to a certain matter

devotion /dɪˈvoʊʃən/ /dɪˈvəʊʃən/ devotions n
toewijding verering
(uncountable) The act or state of devoting or being devoted.
toewijding
(uncountable) Feeling of strong or fervent affection; dedication
verering
(uncountable) Religious veneration, zeal, or piety.

devour /dɪˈvaʊə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈvaʊɚ/ v
vreten schransen verslinden
To eat quickly, greedily, hungrily, or ravenously.

dew /d(j)uː/ /djuː/ /dɪu̯/ /d͡ʒ(j)uː/ dews n
dauw
(uncountable) Moisture in the air that settles on plants, etc in the morning or evening, resulting in drops.

dew /d(j)uː/ /djuː/ /dɪu̯/ /d͡ʒ(j)uː/ v
bedauwen
To wet with, or as if with, dew; to moisten.

dew point dew points n
dauwpunt
The temperature at which the air becomes saturated and water vapor condenses to form dew.

dewberry /ˈdjuː.b(ə.)ɹi/ /ˈduˌbɛɹ.i/ /ˈd͡ʒuː.b(ə.)ɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒʉː.b(ə.)ɹi/ dewberries n
dauwbraam
European dewberry, Rubus caesius.

dewclaw dewclaws n
hubertusklauw wolfsklauw
A vestigial digit, hoof or claw that does not reach the ground.

dewdrop dewdrops n
dauwdruppel
A droplet of water formed as dew.

dewlap /ˈdju.læp/ /ˈdjuː.læp/ /ˈdu.læp/ dewlaps n
keelhuid
The pendulous skin under the neck of an ox, or a similar feature on any other animal.

dewy /ˈdjuː.i/ /ˈduː.i/ /ˈd͡ʒuː.i/ dewier dewiest more dewy most dewy adj
bedauwd dauwig
Covered by dew.

dexterity /dɛksˈtɛɹɪti/ dexterities n
handigheid
Skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands.

dexterous /ˈdɛkstɹəs/ more dexterous most dexterous adj
handig behendig
Skillful with one's hands.
handig
Skillful in some specific thing.
behendig
Agile; flexible; able to move fluidly and gracefully.

dharma /d̪ʱəɾm/ /ˈdɑɹ.mə/ /ˈdɑːmə/ /ˈd̪ʱəɾ.mə/ dharmas n
dharma
(Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism) The natural order of the universe; natural law, cosmic order.

dhoti dhotis n
lendendoek
(countable) A long loincloth worn by men in India.
(countable, uncountable) The cotton fabric used for such loincloths.

di- /daɪ/ prefix
di-
Two, twice or double.

diabetes /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtiːz/ /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtɪs/ n
diabetes suikerziekte
Diabetes mellitus; any of a group of metabolic diseases whereby a person (or other animal) has high blood sugar due to an inability to produce, or inability to metabolize, sufficient quantities of the hormone insulin. [from 19th c.]

diabetes mellitus /ˈmɛlɨtəs/ /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtiːz/ /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtɪs/ /ˌməˈlaɪtəs/ n
suikerziekte
A medical disorder commonly called diabetes, characterized by varying or persistent hyperglycemia (high blood sugar levels), especially after eating.

diabetic /daɪəˈbɛtɪk/ more diabetic most diabetic adj
diabetisch
Suitable for one having diabetes, especially diabetes mellitus.

diachronic /daɪ.əˈkɹɑnɪk/ /daɪ.əˈkɹɒnɪk/ more diachronic most diachronic adj
diachroon
Occurring over or changing with time.

diacritical more diacritical most diacritical adj
diakritisch
Of, pertaining to, or serving as a diacritic

diadem /ˈdaɪ.ə.dəm/ /ˈdaɪ.ə.dɛm/ diadems n
diadeem
An ornamental headband worn as a badge of royalty.

diaeresis /daɪˈɛɹəsɪs/ /daɪˈɛɹɪsɪs/ /daɪˈɪəɹɪsɪs/ diaereses n
trema
(orthography) A diacritic (◌̈) placed over a vowel letter (especially the second of two consecutive ones) indicating that it is sounded separately, usually forming a distinct syllable, as in the English words naïve, Noël and Brontë, the French haïr and the Dutch ruïne.

diagenesis /ˌdaɪ.əˈd͡ʒɛn.ə.sɪs/ /ˌdaɪ.əˈd͡ʒɛn.ɪ.sɪs/ diageneses n
diagenese
(geology) All the chemical, physical, and biological changes sediment goes through during and after lithification, not including weathering or other surface changes.

diagnose /ˈdaɪ.əɡˌnoʊs/ /ˈdʌɪ.əɡˌnəʊz/ /ˌdaɪ.əɡˈnoʊs/ /ˌdʌɪ.əɡˈnəʊz/ v
diagnosticeren
(by extension) To determine the cause of a problem.

diagnosis /daɪəɡˈnəʊsɪs/ diagnoses n
diagnose
The process of, or an instance of, identification of the nature and cause of something (of any nature).

diagnostic /daɪəˈɡnɒstɪk/ more diagnostic most diagnostic adj
diagnostisch
Of, or relating to diagnosis.

diagonal /daɪˈæɡnəl/ /daɪˈæɡənəl/ /dɑɪˈæɡ.ə.nəl/ adj
diagonaal
(geometry) Joining two nonadjacent vertices (of a polygon or polyhedron).
Having a slanted or oblique direction.

diagonal /daɪˈæɡnəl/ /daɪˈæɡənəl/ /dɑɪˈæɡ.ə.nəl/ diagonals n
diagonaal
(geometry) A line or plane at an oblique angle to another.
(fashion) A line or cut across a fabric at an oblique angle to its sides.
Anything forming or resembling such a line, particularly:

diagonal matrix diagonal matrices n
diagonaalmatrix
(linear algebra) A matrix in which the entries outside the main diagonal are all zero.

diagram /ˈdaɪ.ə.ɡɹæm/ /ˈdaɪ.ɡɹæm/ diagrams n
diagram
A plan, drawing, sketch or outline to show how something works, or show the relationships between the parts of a whole.
A graph or chart.

dial /ˈdaɪ.əl/ [ˈdaɪ.əɫ] dials n
kanaalkiezer
A panel on a radio etc showing wavelengths or channels; a knob that is turned to change the wavelength etc.
kiesschijf
A disk with finger holes on a telephone; used to select the number to be called.

dial tone dial tones n
kiestoon
A telephony signal, usually in the form of a sound, used to indicate that the telephone exchange is working, has recognized an off-hook, and is ready to accept a call.

dialect /ˈdaɪ.əˌlɛkt/ dialects n
dialect streektaal mondaard
(linguistics, broad sense) A variety of a language that is characteristic of a particular area, community, or social group, differing from other varieties of the same language in relatively minor ways as regards grammar, phonology, and lexicon.

dialect continuum dialect continua dialect continuums n
dialectcontinuüm
(linguistics) A range of dialects that vary slightly by region, so that the further apart two regions are, the more the language differs.

dialect levelling dialect levellings n
dialectnivellering
(linguistics) the reduction of dialectal diversity within a language due to the propagation of a single prestige variety

dialectical behavior therapy n
dialectische gedragstherapie
(psychology) A psychotherapeutic approach used to treat personality disorders, mood disorders, eating disorders, suicidal ideation, interpersonal conflicts, self-harm, substance abuse and other maladaptive coping strategies, which focuses on synthesizing the importance of self-acceptance with the acceptance of a need to change one's behavior.

dialectical materialism n
dialectisch materialisme
(philosophy) The concept of reality in which material things are in the constant process of change brought about by the tension between conflicting or interacting forces, elements, or ideas.

dialectology dialectologies n
dialectologie
The study of dialects.

dialog /ˈdaɪəlɑɡ/ /ˈdaɪəlɒɡ/ v
dialogeren discussiëren kortsluiten
(American spelling, informal, business) To discuss or negotiate so that all parties can reach an understanding.

dialogue /ˈdaɪəlɒɡ/ /ˈdaɪəˌlɑɡ/ /ˈdaɪəˌlɔɡ/ dialogues n
dialoog gesprek
A conversation or other form of discourse between two or more individuals.
(authorship) In a dramatic or literary presentation, the verbal parts of the script or text; the verbalizations of the actors or characters.
dialoog
(philosophy) A literary form, where the presentation resembles a conversation.
dialoogvenster
(computing) A dialogue box.

dialogue /ˈdaɪəlɒɡ/ /ˈdaɪəˌlɑɡ/ /ˈdaɪəˌlɔɡ/ v
dialogeren discussiëren kortsluiten
(informal, business) To discuss or negotiate so that all parties can reach an understanding.

dialogue tag dialogue tags n
citaatinbedder citaatuitluider
(narratology, authorship) A sentence part that attributes a piece of written dialogue to its speaker. (e.g. In "Get out of here," he said, "he said" is a dialogue tag.)

diamagnetic /daɪəmæɡˈnɛtɪk/ more diamagnetic most diamagnetic adj
diamagnetisch
(physics) Exhibiting diamagnetism; repelled by a magnet.

diamagnetism diamagnetisms n
diamagnetisme
(physics) a weak form of magnetism that is only observed in the presence of an external magnetic field; due to an induced magnetic field in an opposite direction

diameter /daɪˈæmɪtə(ɹ)/ /daɪˈæmɪtɚ/ [-mɪɾɚ] diameters n
diameter doorsnede middellijn
(geometry) The length of such a line.

diamond /ˈdaɪ.(ə.)mənd/ diamonds n
diamant
(uncountable) A glimmering glass-like mineral that is an allotrope of carbon in which each atom is surrounded by four others in the form of a tetrahedron.
A gemstone made from this mineral.

diamond /ˈdaɪ.(ə.)mənd/ v
inleggen met diamant
To adorn with or as if with diamonds.

diamonds /ˈdaɪ(ə)məndz/ n
ruiten koeken
(card games) One of the four suits of playing cards, marked with the symbol ♦.

diaper /ˈdaɪ(ə)pə/ /ˈdaɪ(ə)pɚ/ diapers n
luier pamper
(North America) An absorbent garment worn by a baby, by a young child not yet toilet trained, or by an adult who is incontinent; a nappy.

diaper bag diaper bags n
luiertas
(North America) A bag used during outings for the storage of items and supplies needed to take care of a baby, such as diapers, wet wipes, toiletries, food and toys.

diaperhood /ˈdaɪ.pɚ.hʊd/ /ˈdaɪ.ə.pə.hʊd/ /ˈdaɪ.ə.pɚ.hʊd/ n
babytijd luiertijd
(informal) The period of time for which one wears a diaper as a child; babyhood.

diaphanous /daɪˈæf.ən.əs/ more diaphanous most diaphanous adj
doorschijnend doorzichtig
Transparent or translucent; allowing light to pass through; capable of being seen through.
ragfijn
Of a fine, almost transparent, texture; gossamer; light and insubstantial.

diaphoneme /daɪəˈfəʊniːm/ /ˈdaɪəˌfoʊnim/ /ˌdaɪəˈfoʊnim/ diaphonemes n
diafoneem
(phonology) An abstract phonological unit that represents collectively the dialectal variants of a phoneme.

diaphragm /ˈdaɪəˌfɹæm/ diaphragms n
middenrif diafragma
(anatomy) In mammals, a sheet of muscle separating the thorax from the abdomen, contracted and relaxed in respiration to draw air into and expel air from the lungs; also called thoracic diaphragm.
diafragma membraan
(mechanics) A flexible membrane separating two chambers and fixed around its periphery that distends into one or other chamber as the difference in the pressure in the chambers varies.

diapositive diapositives n
dia diapositief
(photography) slide (used with a projector for projecting images)

diarchy diarchies n
diarchie
A state under the rule of two people; the form of government of such state.

diarrhea /ˌdaɪ.əˈɹiː.ə/ diarrheas n
diarree
A gastrointestinal disorder characterized by frequent and very soft or watery bowel movements.
The watery or very soft excrement that comes from such bowel movements.

diary /ˈdaɪ.ə.ɹi/ /ˈdaɪ.ɹi/ diaries n
dagboek
A daily log of experiences, especially those of the writer.

diaspora /daɪˈæs.pə.ɹə/ /daɪˈæs.pɚ.ə/ /daɪˈæs.pɹə/ /diˈæs.pɚ.ə/ /diˈæs.pɹə/ diasporae diasporai diasporas n
diaspora
(collective) A group so dispersed, especially Jews outside of the land of Israel.

diatom /ˈdaɪ.ə.təm/ /ˈdaɪ.əˌtɔm/ diatoms n
diatomee kiezelwier
Any of a group of minute unicellular algae having a siliceous covering of great delicacy, now categorized as class Diatomophyceae or division Bacillariophyta.

diatribe /ˈdaɪ.əˌtɹaɪb/ diatribes n
tirade
An abusive, bitter verbal or written attack, criticism or denunciation.
A prolonged discourse; a long-winded speech.

diazepam /daɪˈæz.əˌpæm/ /dʌɪˈaz.ɪ.pam/ /dʌɪˈeɪ.zɪ.pam/ diazepams n
diazepam
(pharmaceutical drug) A tranquilizing muscle relaxant drug (trademark Valium) used chiefly to relieve anxiety.

dibble /ˈdɪb(ə)l/ dibbles n
pootstok pootijzer
A pointed implement used to make holes in the ground in which to set out plants or to plant seeds.

dibbler dibblers n
dibbler gespikkelde buidelmuis
A small Australian mouse-like marsupial (Parantechinus apicalis).

dice /daɪs/ v
in blokjes snijden
(transitive) To cut into small cubes.

dice snake dice snakes n
dambordslang dobbelsteenslang
Natrix tessellata, a European non-venomous snake belonging to the family of Colubridae, subfamily Natricinae

dicey /ˈdaɪsi/ dicier diciest adj
bedreigend gevaarlijk
Fraught with danger.
onzeker riskant
Of uncertain, risky outcome.

dichotomy /daɪˈkɑtəmi/ /daɪˈkɒtəmi/ /dɪ-/ [-ɾə-] dichotomies n
dichotomie tweedeling
A separation or division into two; a distinction that results in such a division.

dick /dɪk/ dicks n
lul pik piemel leuter
(countable, and, uncountable, vulgar, slang) The penis.
lul
(countable, vulgar, slang, derogatory) A highly contemptible or obnoxious person; a jerk.

dickhead /ˈdɪ.kɛd/ /ˈdɪkˌhɛd/ dickheads n
eikel
(vulgar, colloquial) The glans penis.
(vulgar, colloquial, pejorative) A stupid or useless person.

dickpic /ˈdɪkˌpɪk/ dickpics n
dickpick
(vulgar, slang) A photograph of a penis, taken for sexual purposes.

dickslap dickslaps n
swaffel
(slang, vulgar) The act of slapping someone with one's penis, particularly in the face.

dickslap v
swaffelen

dicotyledon dicotyledons n
tweezaadlobbige
(botany, historical) Any plant in what used to be the Dicotyledones.

dicotyledonous adj
tweezaadlobbig
Of or pertaining to the dicotyledons.

dictation /dɪkˈteɪʃən/ dictations n
dictee
(countable, uncountable) Dictating, the process of speaking for someone else to write down the words.
(countable, uncountable) An activity in school where the teacher reads a passage aloud and the students write it down.

dictator /dɪkˈteɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɪkteɪtəɹ/ dictators n
dictator
A totalitarian leader of a country, nation, or government.

dictatorship /dɪkˈteɪtə(ɹ)ʃɪp/ /ˈdɪkteɪtəɹʃɪp/ dictatorships n
dictatuur
A type of government where absolute sovereignty is allotted to an individual or a small clique.

dictatorship of the proletariat dictatorships of the proletariat n
dictatuur van het proletariaat
(Marxism) A socio-political power, as opposed to the dictatorship of the bourgeoisie, characterized by a struggle to achieve a communist society.

diction /ˈdɪkʃən/ dictions n
dictie
The effectiveness and degree of clarity of word choice and expression.

dictionary /ˈdɪkʃnəɹi/ /ˈdɪkʃənəɹi/ /ˈdɪkʃənɹi/ /ˈdɪkʃəˌnɛɹi/ dictionaries n
woordenboek dictionaire
A reference work with a list of words from one or more languages, normally ordered alphabetically, explaining each word's meanings (senses), and sometimes also containing information on its etymology, pronunciation, usage, semantic relations, and translations, as well as other data.

dictionary attack dictionary attacks n
woordenboekaanval
(cryptography) An attack that uses a list of words (from a dictionary) to try to guess passwords or decryption keys.

didactics /daɪˈdæktɪks/ n
didactiek
The art and science of teaching.

diddums /ˈdɪdəmz/ interjection
ocharme zielig
(UK) A term of commiseration to a child who has suffered a mildly painful situation.

didgeridoo /ˌdɪd͡ʒ.əɹ.iˈduː/ didgeridoos n
didgeridoo
A musical instrument, endemic to the Top End of Australia, consisting of a long hollowed-out log which, when blown into, produces a low, deep mesmerising drone with sweeping rhythms.

die /daɪ/ dice dies n
dobbelsteen teerling mal matrijs plint rafelsteen
An isohedral polyhedron, usually a cube, with numbers or symbols on each side and used in games of chance.
mal matrijs vorm
(obsolete) That which is, or might be, determined, by a throw of the die; hazard; chance.

die /daɪ/ v
sterven doodgaan overlijden
(intransitive) To stop living; to become dead; to undergo death.
sterven
(intransitive, uncommon, idiomatic) To be or become hated or utterly ignored or cut off, as if dead.
(intransitive, colloquial, hyperbolic) To be mortified or shocked by a situation.
sterven het laten afweten het opgeven
To perish; to cease to exist; to become lost or extinct.
(often with "to") To become indifferent; to cease to be subject.
doodgaan het laten afweten het opgeven
To sink; to faint; to pine; to languish, with weakness, discouragement, love, etc.

dieldrin dieldrins n
dieldrin
(organic compound) A cyclodiene insecticide, related to aldrin, that is a persistent organic pollutant.

diencephalon /ˌdaɪ̯.ənˈsɛfəlɑn/ /ˌdaɪ̯.ənˈsɛfəlɒn/ diencephala diencephalons n
tussenhersen
(neuroanatomy, anatomy) The region of the human brain, specifically the human forebrain, that includes the thalamus, the hypothalamus, the epithalamus, the prethalamus or subthalamus, and the pretectum.

diesel /ˈdisəl/ /ˈdizəl/ /ˈdiːzəl/ diesels n
diesel
A fuel derived from petroleum (or other oils) but heavier than gasoline/petrol. Used to power diesel engines which burn this fuel using the heat produced when air is compressed.

diesel engine diesel engines n
dieselmotor
(mechanical engineering) a piston engine that operates using the Diesel cycle, with fuel being sprayed into the hot, high-pressure air in the combustion chamber at the end of the compression stroke

diet /ˈdaɪət/ diets n
dieet
The food and beverage a person or animal consumes.
(countable) A controlled regimen of food and drink, as to gain or lose weight or otherwise influence health.
parlement rijksdag
(usually capitalized as a proper noun) A council or assembly of leaders; a formal deliberative assembly.

dietary /ˈdaɪətɹi/ /ˈdaɪəˌtɛɹi/ adj
diëtair
Of, or relating to diet.

dietary fibre n
voedingsvezel
Substances, generally of plant origin, consisting mostly of complex carbohydrates which are undigested when eaten by humans, and which therefore help the passage of food and waste through the alimentary tract.

dietary supplement dietary supplements n
voedingssupplement
(medicine) Any substance, such as a vitamin or mineral, taken as a supplement to food to replace nutrients that would otherwise be missing in a person's diet.

differ /ˈdɪfə/ /ˈdɪfɚ/ v
verschillen afwijken
(intransitive) Not to have the same traits or characteristics; to be unalike or distinct.
verschillen
(intransitive, people, groups, etc.) To have diverging opinions, disagree.

difference /ˈdɪf(ə)ɹəns/ differences n
verschil
(uncountable) The quality of being different.
(countable) The result of a subtraction; sometimes the absolute value of this result.
verschil onderscheid
(countable) A characteristic of something that makes it different from something else.
meningsverschil
(countable) A disagreement or argument.

difference /ˈdɪf(ə)ɹəns/ v
differentiëren onderscheiden
(obsolete, transitive) To distinguish or differentiate.

difference quotient difference quotients n
differentiaalquotiënt
(analysis) The slope of a secant as obtained by dividing the vertical difference between two intersections of the secant and a curve with their horizontal distance. When the horizontal distance approaches zero the slope of the secant approaches the derivative of the curve.

different /ˈdɪfəɹ(ə)nt/ /ˈdɪfəɹənt/ /ˈdɪfɹənt/ more different most different adj
verschillend ongelijk anders
Not the same; exhibiting a difference.
anders
Unlike most others; unusual.

differential [dɪfəˈɹənʃəɫ] differentials n
differentiaal
(calculus) A quantity representing an infinitesimal change in a variable, now only used as a heuristic aid except in nonstandard analysis but considered rigorous until the 20th century; a fluxion in Newtonian calculus, now usually written in Leibniz's notation as \operatorname{d}\!x.

differential calculus n
differentiaalrekening
(calculus) The calculus that deals with instantaneous rates of change.

differential diagnosis differential diagnoses n
differentiële diagnose
(medicine) A list of possible causes of a primary symptom or a collection of symptoms.

differential equation differential equations n
differentiaalvergelijking
(calculus) an equation involving the derivatives of a function

differential gear differential gears n
differentieel
An arrangement of bevel gears permitting the rotation of two shafts at two different speeds whilst supplying the same torque; used on the drive axles or between the driven wheels of automobiles to aid cornering.

differentiate /dɪf.əˈɹen.ʃi.æɪt/ /dɪf.əˈɹɛn.ʃi.eɪt/ /ˌdɪf.əˈɹɛn.ʃi.eɪt/ v
afleiden
(mathematics) To calculate the derivative of a function.
differentiëren
(mathematics) To calculate the differential of a function of multiple variables.
differentiëren discrimineren onderscheiden
To perceive the difference between things; to discriminate.
onderscheiden differentiëren
(transitive, intransitive, often in the, _, passive, biology) To (cause to) go through a process of development called differentiation; to make or become different in form or function.

differently /ˈdɪfəɹəntli/ /ˈdɪfɹəntli/ more differently most differently adv
anders verschillend
(manner) In a different way.

differently able adj
andersvalide
(euphemistic, often, _, humorously, or, pejoratively so, except) Disabled or handicapped.

difficult /ˈdɪfɪkəlt/ more difficult most difficult adj
moeilijk lastig
Hard, not easy, requiring much effort.
moeilijk
(often, _, of a, person, or a horse, etc) Hard to manage, uncooperative, troublesome.

difficulty /ˈdɪfɪkəlti/ difficulties n
moeilijkheid
The state of being difficult, or hard to do.
hindernis
An obstacle that hinders achievement of a goal.

difficulty level difficulty levels n
moeilijkheidsgraad
The relative difficulty of completing a task or objective.

diffidence /ˈdɪfɪdəns/ diffidences n
bescheidenheid terughoudendheid verlegenheid
The state of being diffident, timid or shy; reticence or self-effacement.

diffident /ˈdɪfɪdənt/ more diffident most diffident adj
argwanend onzeker wantrouwig
(archaic) Lacking confidence in others; distrustful.

diffraction grating diffraction gratings n
tralie
(physics) a surface having many closely spaced lines or slits; used to produce optical spectra by mutual interference

diffusion /dɪˈfjuːʒən/ diffusions n
diffusie
(physics) The intermingling of the molecules of a fluid due to random thermal agitation.

dig /dɪɡ/ digs n
opgraving
An archeological or paleontological investigation, or the site where such an investigation is taking place.

dig /dɪɡ/ v
graven delven
(transitive, intransitive) To move hard-packed earth out of the way, especially downward to make a hole with a shovel. Or to drill, or the like, through rocks, roads, or the like. More generally, to make any similar hole by moving material out of the way.

digamma /daɪˈɡæmə/ digammas n
digamma
Letter of the Archaic Greek alphabet: Ϝ, ϝ

digest /ˈdaɪd͡ʒəst/ /ˈdaɪd͡ʒɛst/ digests n
compendium overzicht
A compilation of statutes or decisions analytically arranged; a summary of laws.
Any collection of articles, as an Internet mailing list including a week's postings, or a magazine arranging a collection of writings.

digest /daɪˈd͡ʒɛst/ /dəˈd͡ʒɛst/ v
ordenen
(transitive) To distribute or arrange methodically; to work over and classify; to reduce to portions for ready use or application.
verteren
(transitive) To separate (the food) in its passage through the alimentary canal into the nutritive and nonnutritive elements; to prepare, by the action of the digestive juices, for conversion into blood; to convert into chyme.
overdenken verteren
(transitive) To think over and arrange methodically in the mind; to reduce to a plan or method; to receive in the mind and consider carefully; to get an understanding of; to comprehend.

digestible /daɪˈdʒɛstəbəɫ/ adj
verteerbaar
Capable of being digested.

digestion /daɪˈd͡ʒɛst͡ʃən/ /dɪˈd͡ʒɛst͡ʃən/ digestions n
spijsvertering vertering
The process, in the gastrointestinal tract, by which food is converted into substances that can be utilized by the body.
verteren vertering
The processing of decay in organic matter assisted by microorganisms.
assimilatie verwerven verwerving
The assimilation and understanding of ideas.

digestive system digestive systems n
maag-darmstelsel
(anatomy) A system of organs for the purpose of digesting food.

digestive tract digestive tracts n
maag-darmkanaal spijsverteringskanaal
System of organs within multicellular animals which takes in food, digests it to extract energy and nutrients, and expels the remaining waste.

digger /ˈdɪɡə/ /ˈdɪɡɚ/ diggers n
graver
One who digs.

digger wasp digger wasps n
graafwesp
Any of several solitary, predatory wasps, of the families Sphecidae or Crabronidae, that nest in the soil.

digit /ˈdɪd͡ʒɪt/ digits n
cijfer
(mathematics) A distinct symbol representing a natural number in a positional number system.
vinger teen
(anatomy) A narrow extremity of the human hand or foot: a finger, thumb, or toe.

digital /ˈdɪd͡ʒɪtl̩/ adj
vinger
Having to do with digits (fingers or toes); performed with a finger.
discreet digitaal
Property of representing values as discrete, often binary, numbers rather than a continuous spectrum.
digitaal
Of or relating to computers or the Information Age.

digital camera digital cameras n
digitale camera
An electronic, often battery-powered device for recording and storing photographs in digital format, especially on a flash card.

digital humanities n
digitale geesteswetenschappen
An academic field concerned with the application of computational tools and methods to traditional humanities disciplines such as literature, history, and philosophy.

digital media digital medias n
digitale media
Media stored in digital rather than analog form.

digitigrade /-ɾə/ /ˈdɪdʒɪtɪˌɡɹeɪd/ /ˈdɪd͡ʒətəɡɹeɪd/ digitigrades n
teenganger
(zoology, chiefly, in the plural) A digitigrade animal; an animal that walks on its toes, such as a cat or a dog.

digitization digitizations n
digitalisering
(computing) The conversion of data or information from analog to digital or binary.

digitize /ˈdɪdʒɪtaɪz/ v
digitaliseren
(transitive, computing) To represent something (such as an image or sound) as a structured sequence of binary digits.

digits n
nummer
(US, _, slang) Synonym of telephone number; especially, the one that belongs to a potential dating partner.

dignify /ˈdɪɡnɪfaɪ/ v
vereren
(transitive) To invest with dignity or honour.

dignitary /ˈdɪɡnɪtɹi/ dignitaries n
hoogwaardigheidsbekleder hoogwaardigheidsbekleedster
An important or influential person, or one of high rank or position.

dignity /ˈdɪɡnɪti/ dignities n
waardigheid
The state of being dignified or worthy of esteem: elevation of mind or character.
High office, rank, or station.
plechtigheid
Decorum, formality, stateliness.

digon /ˈdaɪɡən/ /ˈdaɪˌɡɑn/ /ˈdaɪˌɡɒn/ digons n
tweehoek
(geometry) A polygon having two edges and two vertices.

digraph /ˈdaɪɡɹæf/ /ˈdaɪɡɹɑːf/ digraphs n
digraaf
(computing) A two-character sequence used to enter a single conceptual character.
(linguistics) A pair of letters, especially a pair representing a single phoneme.

digress /daɪˈɡɹɛs/ /dɪˈɡɹɛs/ v
afdwalen
(intransitive) To step or turn aside; to deviate; to swerve; especially, to turn aside from the main subject of attention, or course of argument, in writing or speaking.

digression /daɪˈɡɹɛʃən/ /dɪˈɡɹɛʃən/ /dʌɪˈɡɹɛʃən/ digressions n
uitweiding
(generally, _, uncountable) The act of straying from the main subject in speech or writing, (rhetoric) particularly for rhetorical effect.

dihydrogen monoxide /daɪˈhaɪdɹədʒ(ə)n məˈnɒksaɪd/ /daɪˈhaɪdɹədʒən məˈnɑkˌsaɪd/ n
diwaterstofmonoxide
(inorganic compound, usually, jocular) H₂O, water.

dilapidated /dɪˈlæpɪdeɪtəd/ more dilapidated most dilapidated adj
verloederd vervallen verwaarloosd
Having fallen into a state of disrepair or deterioration, especially through neglect.

dilapidation /dəˌlæp.əˈdeɪ.ʃən/ dilapidations n
verloedering verstoring verval verwaarlozing
(legal) The act of dilapidating, damaging a building or structure through neglect or intentionally.
bouwvalligheid verkrotting verloedering verval
(in the plural) Money paid at the end of an incumbency by the incumbent or his heirs for the purpose of putting the parsonage etc. in good repair for the succeeding incumbent.

dilate /daɪˈleɪt/ v
dilateren
(transitive) To enlarge; to make bigger.
uitzetten
(intransitive) To become wider or larger; to expand.

dildo /ˈdɪldoʊ/ /ˈdɪldəʊ/ [ˈdɪɫdoʊ] [ˈdɪɫdəʊ] dildoes dildos n
dildo vibrator
An artificial phallus (penis) for sexual use.

dilemma /daɪˈlɛmə/ /dɪˈlɛmə/ dilemmas dilemmata n
dilemma
A circumstance in which a choice must be made between two or more alternatives that seem equally undesirable.

dilettante /dɪləˈtɒnti/ /dɪlɪˈtænti/ /ˈdɪlɪˌtænt/ /ˈdɪlɪˌtɑnt/ /ˌdɪlɪˈtænt/ /ˌdɪlɪˈtɑnt/ /ˌdɪlɪˈtɑnteɪ/ more dilettante most dilettante adj
dilettantisch
Pertaining to or like a dilettante.

dilettante /dɪləˈtɒnti/ /dɪlɪˈtænti/ /ˈdɪlɪˌtænt/ /ˈdɪlɪˌtɑnt/ /ˌdɪlɪˈtænt/ /ˌdɪlɪˈtɑnt/ /ˌdɪlɪˈtɑnteɪ/ dilettantes dilettanti n
dilettant kunstliefhebber
amateur liefhebber
An amateur, someone who dabbles in a field out of casual interest rather than as a profession or serious interest.
(sometimes, derogatory) A person with a general but superficial interest in any art or a branch of knowledge.

diligence /ˈdɪlɪdʒəns/ diligences n
toewijding vasthoudendheid
The qualities of a hard worker, including conscientiousness, determination, and perseverance.
diligence postkoets
(historical) A four-wheeled public stage-coach, widely used in France before the general establishment of the railways.

diligent /ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/ more diligent most diligent adj
ijverig vlijtig toegewijd
Performing with industrious concentration; hard-working and focused.

dill /dɪl/ dills n
dille
Anethum graveolens (the type species of the genus Anethum), a herb, the seeds of which are moderately warming, pungent, and aromatic, formerly used as a soothing medicine for children; also known as dillseed.

diluent /ˈdɪljuənt/ diluents n
verdunner
That which dilutes.

dilute /daɪˈljuːt/ /daɪˈlut/ /dɪˈlut/ v
verdunnen
(transitive) To make thinner by adding solvent to a solution, especially by adding water.

diluvial /daɪˈluːvi.əl/ adj
diluviaal
Relating to or produced by a flood or deluge.

dim /dɪm/ dimmer dimmest adj
donker mat schemerachtig schemerig
Not bright or colorful.
dom
(colloquial) Not smart or intelligent.
vaag
Indistinct, hazy or unclear.

dim /dɪm/ v
afblinden dimmen verduisteren
(transitive) To make something less bright.

dime /daɪm/ dimes n
dubbeltje
(US, Canada) A coin worth one-tenth of a dollar.

dimension /daɪˈmɛnʃən/ /dɪˈmɛnʃən/ dimensions n
afmeting dimensie
A measure of spatial extent in a particular direction, such as height, width or breadth, or depth.
(linear algebra) The number of elements of any basis of a vector space.
dimensie afmeting
(geometry) The number of independent coordinates needed to specify uniquely the location of a point in a space; also, any of such independent coordinates.
dimensie
(physics) One of the physical properties that are regarded as fundamental measures of a physical quantity, such as mass, length and time.

diminish /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/ v
verminderen afnemen verkleinen verlagen
(transitive) To lessen the authority or dignity of; to put down; to degrade; to abase; to weaken; to nerf (in gaming).

diminutive /dəˈmɪn.jə.tɪv/ /dɪˈmɪn.jə.tɪv/ /dɪˈmɪn.jʊ.tɪv/ more diminutive most diminutive adj
minuscuul
Very small.
verkleinend
(obsolete) Serving to diminish.
verkleinwoord diminutief
(grammar) Of or pertaining to, or creating a word form expressing smallness, youth, unimportance, or endearment.

diminutive /dəˈmɪn.jə.tɪv/ /dɪˈmɪn.jə.tɪv/ /dɪˈmɪn.jʊ.tɪv/ diminutives n
verkleinwoord diminutief
(grammar) A word form expressing smallness, youth, unimportance, or endearment.

dimmer /ˈdɪmə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɪmɚ/ dimmers n
dimmer
A rheostat that is used to vary the intensity of a domestic electric light

dimple /ˈdɪmpəl/ dimples n
bult gaatje
A small depression or indentation in a surface.
kuiltje
Specifically, a small natural depression on the skin, especially on the face near the corners of the mouth.

dimple /ˈdɪmpəl/ v
blutsen deuken indeuken
(intransitive) To create a dimple in one's face by smiling.

din /dɪn/ dins n
geschreeuw lawaai
A loud noise; a cacophony or loud commotion.

dine /daɪn/ v
dineren
(intransitive) To eat; to eat dinner or supper.

dine and dash dine and dashes n
eetpiraterij
(North America, informal) The crime of eating a meal in a restaurant and leaving without paying.

ding-dong ditch v
belletje lellen belletje trekken
To perform this prank.

dinghy /ˈdɪŋ(ɡ)i/ /ˈdɪŋ.i/ dinghies n
jol kleine kano rubberboot
(nautical) A small open boat, propelled by oars or paddles, carried as a tender, lifeboat, or pleasure craft on a ship.
rubberboot
(nautical) An inflatable rubber life raft.

dingo /ˈdɪŋɡəʊ/ dingoes dingos n
dingo
A wild dog native to Australia (Canis familiaris, Canis familiaris dingo, Canis dingo, or Canis lupus dingo).

dining hall dining halls n
eetzaal
a large room, typically in schools or colleges, where people eat together

dining room dining rooms n
eetkamer
A room, in a home or hotel, where meals are eaten. Some restaurants provide private dining rooms for hire, away from the main public eating areas.

dink /dɪŋk/ dinks n
lobben
(tennis) A soft drop shot.
(pickleball) A soft drop shot played at or near the non-volley zone.
(soccer) A light chip; a chipped pass or shot

dinner /ˈdɪnə/ /ˈdɪnəɹ/ [ˈdɪnɚ] dinners n
lunch middagmaaltijd middagmaal middageten
A midday meal (in a context in which the evening meal is called supper or tea).
avondeten avondmaaltijd avondmaal eten
The main meal of the day, often eaten in the evening.
voer
A meal given to an animal.
diner
A formal meal for many people eaten for a special occasion.

dinosaur /ˈdaɪnəsɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈdʌɪnəsɔːɹ/ dinosaurs n
dinosaurus
(proscribed) Any extinct reptile, not necessarily belonging to Dinosauria, that existed between about 230 million and 65 million years ago.

diocese /-siz/ /ˈdaɪ.ə.sɪs/ dioceses n
bisdom diocees diocese
(religion) Region administered by a bishop.

diode /ˈdaɪoʊd/ /ˈdaɪəʊd/ diodes n
diode
(electronics) An electronic device that allows current to flow in one direction only; used chiefly as a rectifier.

dioptase dioptases n
dioptaas
An intense emerald-green to bluish-green copper cyclosilicate mineral.

dioxide /daɪˈɒksaɪd/ /ˈdaɪɔksaɪd/ dioxides n
dioxide
(chemistry) Any oxide containing two oxygen atoms in each molecule.

dip /dɪp/ dips n
dipsaus
A sauce for dipping.

dip pen dip pens n
kroontjespen

diphtheria /dɪfˈθɪəɹɪə/ /dɪfˈθɪɹi.ə/ /dɪpˈθɪəɹɪə/ /dɪpˈθɪɹi.ə/ diphtherias n
difterie
(pathology) A serious infectious disease leading to inflammation of mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract, caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae.

diphthong /ˈdɪfˌθɑŋ/ /ˈdɪfˌθɒŋ(ɡ)/ /ˈdɪfˌθɔŋ/ /ˈdɪpˌθɑŋ/ /ˈdɪpˌθɒŋ(ɡ)/ /ˈdɪpˌθɔŋ/ diphthongs n
diftong tweeklank
(phonetics) A complex vowel sound that begins with the sound of one vowel and ends with the sound of another vowel, in the same syllable.

diplodocus diplodocuses n
diplodocus
Any of several herbivorous sauropod dinosaurs, of the genus Diplodocus, known as fossils from the late Jurassic in North America.

diploid adj
diploïd
(genetics) Of a cell, having a pair of each type of chromosome, one of the pair being derived from the ovum and the other from the spermatozoon. Most somatic cells of higher organisms are diploid.

diploma /dɪˈpləʊmə/ diplomas diplomata n
diploma
A document issued by an educational institution testifying that the recipient has earned a degree or has successfully completed a particular course of study.

diplomacy /dɪˈploʊməsi/ /dɪˈpləʊməsi/ diplomacies n
diplomatie
The art and practice of conducting international relations by negotiating alliances, treaties, agreements etc., bilaterally or multilaterally, between states and sometimes international organizations, or even between polities with varying status, such as those of monarchs and their princely vassals.
Tact and subtle skill in dealing with people so as to avoid or settle hostility.

diplomat /ˈdɪp.lə.mæt/ diplomats n
diplomaat
A person, such as an ambassador, who is accredited to represent a government officially in its relations with other governments or international organisations
(figuratively) Someone who uses skill and tact in dealing with other people

diplomatic /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/ more diplomatic most diplomatic adj
diplomatiek
Concerning the relationships between the governments of countries.
Exhibiting diplomacy; exercising tact or courtesy; using discussion to avoid hard feelings, fights or arguments.

diplomatic relations n
diplomatieke betrekkingen
Diplomatic intercourse between nations, including the mutual presence of diplomatic missions.

diplomatically more diplomatically most diplomatically adv
op diplomatieke wijze
In a diplomatic manner.

diplomatics diplomatics n
oorkondeleer
The science of authenticating, dating, and interpreting old official documents.

diploë /ˈdɪp.loʊ.ˌi/ diploës n
diploë
(dated, mostly before 1920) The thin layer of soft, spongy or cancellate tissue between the bone plates which constitute the skull.

dipole moment dipole moments n
dipoolmoment
The vector product of the charge on either pole of a dipole and the distance separating them.

dipper /ˈdɪpə/ /ˈdɪpɚ/ dippers n
waterspreeuw
Any of various small passerine birds of the genus Cinclus that live near fast-flowing streams and feed along the bottom.
pollepel
A cup-shaped vessel with a long handle, for dipping into and ladling out liquids; a ladle or scoop.

dipteran /ˈdɪp.təɹ.ən/ dipterans n
tweevleugelige
(entomology) An insect of the large order Diptera; a fly.

dipterous more dipterous most dipterous adj
tweevleugelig
Of, or pertaining to, Diptera or the dipterans.
Having two wings.

diptote /ˈdɪptoʊt/ diptotes n
diptoot
(grammar) A noun which has only two cases.

diptych /ˈdɪptɪk/ diptychs n
diptiek
A writing tablet consisting of two leaves of rigid material connected by hinges and shutting together so as to protect the writing within.
(arts) A picture or series of pictures painted on two tablets, usually connected by hinges.

dipyramid dipyramids n
bipiramide
In geometry, any of a class of solids formed from two pyramids placed symmetrically base to base.

dire /ˈdaɪ̯ə(ɹ)/ direr direst more dire most dire adj
omineus onheilspellend
Warning of bad consequences: ill-boding; portentous.
gevaarlijk sinister verschrikkelijk vreselijk
Requiring action to prevent bad consequences: urgent, pressing.
Expressing bad consequences: dreadful; dismal.

dire straits n
in het nauw
A difficult position.

dire wolf /ˈdaɪ.ɚ wʊlf/ /ˈdaɪə wʊlf/ dire wolves n
reuzenwolf
An extinct canine (†Canis dirus) from the Pleistocene epoch, heavier and slightly larger than the modern grey wolf.

direct current direct currents n
gelijkstroom
(physics) An electric current that always flows in the same direction but may differ in intensity over time.

direct debit direct debits n
automatische incasso
a single order to allow a commercial, or similar entity to charge directly to one's bank for a regular payment.

direct democracy direct democracies n
directe democratie

direct flight direct flights n
directe vlucht
(ornithology) A flight where the bird's altitude does not change significantly with each wingbeat.

direct free kick direct free kicks n
rechtstreekse vrije trap
(soccer) a free kick from which a goal may be scored directly

direct object direct objects n
lijdend voorwerp
(grammar, in languages without cases) The noun or noun phrase that a verb is directly acting upon.

direct speech n
directe rede
(grammar, narratology) the writing of speech, using the exact words of the speaker, usually between quotation marks

direct verb direct verbs n
persoonsvorm
(grammar) A verb that agrees in person and number with the subject of a clause, by conjugation. Conjugation is a form of inflection.

directed graph directed graphs n
digraaf gerichte graaf
(graph theory) A graph in which the edges are ordered pairs, so that, if the edge (a, b) is in the graph, the edge (b, a) need not be in the graph and is distinct from (a, b) if it is.

direction /d(a)ɪˈɹɛk.ʃən/ directions n
richting
A theoretical line (physically or mentally) followed from a point of origin or towards a destination. May be relative (e.g. up, left, outbound, dorsal), geographical (e.g. north), rotational (e.g. clockwise), or with respect to an object or location (e.g. toward Boston).

directive /daɪˈɹɛk.tɪv/ /dəˈɹɛk.tɪv/ /dɪˈɹɛk.tɪv/ adj
wijzend
That which directs; serving to direct, indicate, or guide.

directive /daɪˈɹɛk.tɪv/ /dəˈɹɛk.tɪv/ /dɪˈɹɛk.tɪv/ directives n
richtlijn instructie
An instruction or guideline that indicates how to perform an action or reach a goal.
richtlijn
An authoritative decision from an official body, which may or may not have binding force.
(European Union law) A form of legislative act addressed to the member states. The directive binds the member state to reach certain objectives in their national legislation.

directly /daɪˈɹɛk(t)li/ /dɪˈɹɛk(t)li/ more directly most directly adv
direct rechtstreeks rechtuit
In a direct manner; in a straight line or course.
direct onomwonden rechtuit
Plainly, without circumlocution or ambiguity; absolutely; in express terms.
eerlijk rechtuit zondermeer
Straightforwardly; honestly.
dadelijk direct meteen zo zodadelijk
(chiefly, dated, or, dialect, including, South Midlands, Cornwall) Soon; next; in due time; as soon as it becomes convenient.

director /daɪˈɹɛktə(ɹ)/ /daɪˈɹɛktɚ/ /daɪ̯əˈɹɛktə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈɹɛktə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈɹɛktɚ/ directors directress directrix n
regisseur directeur
One who directs; the person in charge of managing a department or directorate (e.g., director of engineering), project, or production (as in a show or film, e.g., film director).

director general director generals directors general directors generals n
directeur-generaal
The highest executive officer within a governmental, statutory, NGO, third sector or not-for-profit institution. In reference to government, the executive officer below the minister of the department.

directory /daɪˈɹɛktəɹi/ /dɪˈɹɛktəɹi/ directories n
map Gouden gids Witte gids folder gids repertorium
A list of names, addresses etc, of specific classes of people or organizations, often in alphabetical order or in some classification.
lijst
(computing) A structured listing of the names and characteristics of the files on a storage device.

directress directresses n
directrice regisseuse
A female director.

directrix directrices directrixes n
richtlijn
(geometry) A line used to define a curve or surface; especially a line, the distance from which a point on a conic has a constant ratio to that from the focus.

dirge /dɜːdʒ/ /dɝd͡ʒ/ dirges n
lijkzang rouwzang treurlied treurzang
A mournful poem or piece of music composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person.

dirigible /ˈdɪɹ.ə.d͡ʒə.bəl/ /ˈdɪɹɪdʒəbəɫ/ dirigibles n
luchtschip
(aviation) A self-propelled airship that can be steered.

dirndl /ˈdɜɹnd(ə)l/ /ˈdɜːndl̩/ [ˈdɚndɫ̩] [ˈdɪəndəɫ] dirndls n
dirndl
A traditional Alpine woman's dress having a tight bodice and full skirt.

dirt /dɜːt/ /dɝt/ dirts n
vuil aarde
(chiefly, US) Soil or earth.
vuil
A stain or spot (on clothes etc); any foreign substance that worsens appearance.
Previously unknown facts or rumors about a person.
(figurative) Meanness; sordidness.
(mining) In placer mining, earth, gravel, etc., before washing.
Freckles.

dirt cheap more dirt cheap most dirt cheap adj
spotgoedkoop
(informal) Very cheap; easily affordable.

dirty /ˈdɜːti/ /ˈdɝti/ [ˈdɝɾi] dirtier dirtiest adj
vuil smerig vies
Unclean; covered with or containing unpleasant substances such as dirt or grime.
vuil
That makes one unclean; corrupting, infecting.
Of color, discolored by impurities.
vuil obsceen schunnig vulgair
Morally unclean; obscene or indecent, especially sexually.
vuil smerig grof oneerlijk
Dishonourable; violating accepted standards or rules.
vuil oneerlijk
Corrupt, illegal, or improper.

dirty /ˈdɜːti/ /ˈdɝti/ [ˈdɝɾi] v
bevuilen
(transitive) To make (something) dirty.

dirty bomb dirty bombs n
vuile bom
A device containing conventional explosives and radioactive material, designed to spread radiation over a wide area.

dirty money n
zwart geld
(idiomatic, business, law) Money that is illegally gained, illegally transferred or illegally utilized, especially money gained through forgery, bribery, prostitution, money laundering, or theft.

dis- /dɪs/ prefix
ont-
Expressing separation or removal.

disable /dɪsˈeɪbəl/ /dɪzˈeɪbəl/ v
onmogelijk maken
(transitive) To render unable; to take away an ability of, as by crippling.
deactiveren uitschakelen
(chiefly, electronics, computing) To deactivate, to make inoperational (especially of a function of an electronic or mechanical device).

disabled [dɪsˈeɪbəɫd] more disabled most disabled adj
gehandicapten- onklaar uitgeschakeld
Made incapable of use or action.
gehandicapt invalide mindervalide
Having a disability.

disabled [dɪsˈeɪbəɫd] disabled disableds n
gehandicapte gehandicapten invaliden persoon met een beperking
(nonstandard) One who is disabled. (often used collectively as the disabled, but sometimes also singular)

disabuse /dɪsəˈbjuːz/ v
ontdoen terugbrengen van een dwaling uit de droom helpen
(transitive) To free (someone) of a misconception or misapprehension; to unveil a falsehood held by (someone).

disadvantage /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪd͡ʒ/ /ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/ disadvantages n
nadeel
A weakness or undesirable characteristic; a con.

disadvantaged /ˌdɪs.ədˈvæn.tɪd͡ʒd/ /ˌdɪs.ədˈvɑːn.tɪd͡ʒd/ more disadvantaged most disadvantaged adj
kansarm
Lacking an advantage relative to another.

disagree /dɪsəˈɡɹi/ /dɪsəˈɡɹiː/ v
het niet eens zijn het oneens zijn
(intransitive) To fail to agree; to have a different opinion or belief.
niet overeenstemmen overeenkomen
(intransitive) To fail to conform or correspond with.

disagreeable [dɪsəˈɡɹi.əbəɫ] more disagreeable most disagreeable adj
onaangenaam
(archaic) Not suitable; that does not conform or fit.

disagreement /dɪsəˈɡɹiːmənt/ disagreements n
meningsverschil verschil van mening
An argument or debate.
overeenstemming
A condition of not agreeing or concurring.

disallow /dɪsəˈlaʊ/ v
afkeuren
To reject as invalid, untrue, or improper

disambiguate /dɪ.samˈbɪɡjuːeɪt/ v
desambigueren
To remove ambiguities from; to make less ambiguous; to clarify or specify which of multiple possibilities applies – e.g., possible meanings of an ambiguous statement – or to invite or require this.

disambiguation /dɪsæmˌbɪɡjuːˈeɪʃən/ disambiguations n
desambiguatie
The removal of ambiguity.

disappear /dɪsəˈpiːɹ/ /dɪsəˈpɪə/ /dɪsəˈpɪɹ/ v
verdwijnen verzwinden
(intransitive) To vanish.
verdwijnen laten verdwijnen verzwinden
(transitive, often, euphemistic) To make vanish; especially, to abduct or murder for political reasons.

disappearance /dɪsəˈpɪəɹəns/ disappearances n
verdwijning
The action of disappearing or vanishing.

disappoint /dɪsəˈpɔɪnt/ /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/ v
teleurstellen
(transitive) To sadden or displease (someone) by underperforming, or by not delivering something promised or hoped for.

disappointed /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/ more disappointed most disappointed adj
teleurgesteld
Defeated of expectations or hope; experiencing disappointment; let down.

disappointing more disappointing most disappointing adj
teleurstellend
Causing disappointment.

disappointment /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/ disappointments n
teleurstelling tegenslag tegenvaller
(countable) An example or the act of disappointing: a circumstance in which a positive expectation is not achieved.

disapprove /dɪsəˈpɹuːv/ v
afkeuren
(intransitive) To condemn; to consider wrong or inappropriate; used with of.

disarm /dɪsˈɑɹm/ /dɪsˈɑː(ɹ)m/ v
ontwapenen
(transitive) To deprive of weapons; to deprive of the means of attack or defense; to render defenseless.
(transitive) To deprive of the means or the disposition to harm; to render harmless or innocuous.
(intransitive) To lay down arms; to stand down.

disarmament /dɪsˈɑː(r)məmənt/ disarmaments n
ontwapening
The reduction or the abolition of the military forces and armaments of a nation, and of its capability to wage war.

disarming more disarming most disarming adj
ontwapenend
Charming; likely to put one at ease.

disarray /dɪsəˈɹeɪ/ n
wanorde
Lack of array or regular order; disorder; confusion.

disarray /dɪsəˈɹeɪ/ v
verstoren verwarren
(transitive) To throw into disorder; to break the array of.
uitkleden
(transitive) To take off the dress of; to unrobe.

disassemble /dɪs.əˈsɛm.bəɫ/ v
demonteren
To take to pieces; to reverse the process of assembly.

disaster /dɪˈzæs.tə/ /dɪˈzæs.tɚ/ /dɪˈzɑːs.tə(ɹ)/ disasters n
ramp catastrofe onheil
An unexpected natural or man-made catastrophe of substantial extent causing significant physical damage or destruction, loss of life or sometimes permanent change to the natural environment.
ramp
An unforeseen event causing great loss, upset or unpleasantness of whatever kind.

disaster area disaster areas n
rampgebied
An area that has been the site of a natural disaster that receives an official designation entitling residents and organizations within that area to receive relief and benefits.

disaster tourism n
ramptoerisme

disaster tourist disaster tourists n
ramptoerist

disastrous /dɪˈzɑːstɹəs/ more disastrous most disastrous adj
rampzalig catastrofaal rampspoedig
Of the nature of a disaster; calamitous.
onheilspellend sinister
Foreboding disaster; ill-omened.

disastrously more disastrously most disastrously adv
rampzalig
In a disastrous way. (Of the nature of a disaster; calamitously.)

disavow /dɪsəˈvaʊ/ v
verloochenen
(transitive) To strongly and solemnly refuse to own or acknowledge; to deny responsibility for, approbation of, and the like.
ontkennen
(transitive) To deny; to show the contrary of; to deny legitimacy or achievement of any kind.

disbalance disbalances n
onevenwicht
A lack of balance, imbalance.

disband /dɪsˈbænd/ v
ontbinden
(ambitransitive) To break up or (cause to) cease to exist; to disperse.

disbelief /dɪsbɪˈliːf/ disbeliefs n
ongeloof
Unpreparedness, unwillingness, or inability to believe that something is the case.

disburse /dɪsˈbɝs/ [dɪsˈpɝs] v
uitbetalen
(finance) To pay out, expend; usually from a public fund or treasury.

disc brake disc brakes n
schijfrem
(automotive, British spelling) A type of brake where the friction is produced by brake pads which are pressed against a disc.

disc jockey /ˌdɪsk ˈdʒɒki/ disc jockeys n
diskjockey dj DJ discjockey livedj
(dated, radio) A person who conducts a radio program of recorded music combined with talk, news, commercials, weather, etc.
A person who plays, and sometimes mixes, recorded music at nightclubs, dances, parties, or some other social event; and/or as a backup musician for spoken word, or hip hop performers.

discard /dɪsˈkɑɹd/ /dɪsˈkɑːd/ /ˈdɪskɑɹd/ /ˈdɪskɑːd/ v
afdanken afleggen opzijzetten verwerpen
(transitive) To throw away, to reject.

discern /dɪˈsɜːn/ /dɪˈsɝn/ /dɪˈzɜːn/ /dɪˈzɝn/ v
onderscheiden
(transitive) To perceive, recognize, or comprehend with the mind; to descry.
(transitive) To distinguish something as being different from something else; to differentiate or discriminate.

discernible /dɪˈsɜːnɪbl̩/ /dɪˈsɝnɪbl̩/ more discernible most discernible adj
bespeurbaar waarneembaar
Possible to discern; detectable or derivable by use of the senses or the intellect.

discharge /dɪsˈtʃɑɹdʒ/ /dɪsˈtʃɑːdʒ/ /ˈdɪstʃɑɹdʒ/ /ˈdɪstʃɑːdʒ/ v
voltooien
To accomplish or complete, as an obligation.
ontladen
(electricity) To release (an accumulated charge).

disciple /dɪˈsaɪ.pəl/ disciples n
discipel
A person who learns from another, especially one who then teaches others.
leerling
An active follower or adherent of someone, or some philosophy etc.

disciplinary /dɪsɪˈplɪnəɹi/ /ˈdɪs.ə.pləˌnɛɹi/ more disciplinary most disciplinary adj
disciplinair tuchtrechtelijk
For the purpose of imposing punishment.

discipline /ˈdɪs.ə.plən/ /ˈdɪs.ə.plɪn/ /ˈdɪs.ɪ.plɪn/ disciplines n
discipline (zelf)beheersing
A controlled behaviour; self-control.
discipline tuchtiging tuchtstraf
A punishment to train or maintain control.
discipline branche
A specific branch of knowledge, learning, or practice.
discipline branche tak
A category in which a certain art, sport or other activity belongs.

discipline /ˈdɪs.ə.plən/ /ˈdɪs.ə.plɪn/ /ˈdɪs.ɪ.plɪn/ v
drillen
(transitive) To train someone by instruction and practice.
disciplineren temmen
(transitive) To teach someone to obey authority.
(transitive) To impose order on someone.
disciplineren tuchtigen
(transitive) To punish someone in order to (re)gain control.

disclose /dɪsˈkləʊz/ v
onthullen ontsluieren
(transitive) To uncover, physically expose to view.
onthullen bekendmaken ontsluieren vrijgeven
(transitive) To expose to the knowledge of others; to make known, state openly, reveal.

disclosure /dɪsˈkloʊʒɚ/ /dɪsˈkləʊʒə(ɹ)/ disclosures n
bekendmaking onthulling openbaarmaking publicatie terkennisgeving vrijgave
(legal) The making known of a previously hidden fact or series of facts to another party; the act of disclosing.

disco /ˈdɪskoʊ/ /ˈdɪskəʊ/ discos n
disco discotheek
(uncountable, music genre) A genre of dance music that was popular in the 1970s, characterized by elements of soul music with a strong Latin-American beat and often accompanied by pulsating lights.

discombobulate /ˌdɪs.kəmˈbɒb.jəˌleɪt/ v
in de war schoppen verstoren
(transitive, humorous) To throw into a state of confusion; to befuddle or perplex.

disconcert /ˌdɪskənˈsɜːt/ /ˌdɪskənˈsɝt/ v
verstoren verwarren
(transitive) To upset the composure of.
(transitive) To bring into confusion.
doorkruisen verijdelen verstoren
(transitive) To frustrate, discomfit.

disconcerting /ˌdɪskənˈsɜːtɪŋ/ /ˌdɪskənˈsɝtɪŋ/ more disconcerting most disconcerting adj
verontrustend zorgwekkend
Tending to cause discomfort, uneasiness or alarm.

disconnected /ˌdɪskəˈnɛktəd/ more disconnected most disconnected adj
onsamenhangend
That is no longer connected.

disconsolate /dɪsˈkɑnsəlɪt/ /dɪsˈkɒnsəlɪt/ more disconsolate most disconsolate adj
mistroostig
Cheerless, dreary.
troosteloos
Seemingly beyond consolation; inconsolable.

discontinue /dɪskənˈtɪnju/ v
beëindigen stopzetten
(transitive) To interrupt the continuance of; to put an end to, especially as regards commercial productions; to stop producing, making, or supplying.

discontinuity /ˌdɪs.kɑn.tɪˈnuːɪ.ti/ /ˌdɪs.kɒn.tɪˈnjuːɪ.ti/ discontinuities n
discontinuïteit
A lack of continuity, regularity or sequence; a break or gap. [from 16th c.]
(geology) a subterranean interface at which seismic velocities change

discord /dɪsˈkɔɹd/ /dɪsˈkɔːd/ /ˈdɪskɔɹd/ /ˈdɪskɔːd/ discords n
onenigheid
Lack of concord, agreement or harmony.
tweedracht
Tension or strife resulting from a lack of agreement; dissension.
kakofonie
(music) An inharmonious combination of simultaneously sounded tones; a dissonance.
kabaal
Any harsh noise, or confused mingling of sounds.

discotheque /ˈdɪskoʊˌtɛk/ /ˈdɪskəˌtɛk/ discotheques n
discotheek
(dated) A nightclub where dancing takes place.

discount /dɪsˈkaʊnt/ /ˈdɪskaʊnt/ discounts n
korting
A reduction in price.

discount card discount cards n
kortingskaart kortingspas

discourage /dɪsˈkɝɪd͡ʒ/ /dɪsˈkʌɹɪd͡ʒ/ v
ontmoedigen
(transitive) To extinguish the courage of; to dishearten; to depress the spirits of; to deprive of confidence; to deject.
afraden om ontraden
(transitive) To persuade somebody not to do (something).

discouragement discouragements n
ontmoediging
The act of discouraging.
ontmoediger
Anything that discourages.

discouraging /dɪsˈkɝ.ɪ.d͡ʒɪŋ/ /dɪsˈkʌɹ.ɪ.d͡ʒɪŋ/ adj
ontmoedigend
That causes discouragement.

discourse /dɪsˈko(ː)ɹs/ /dɪsˈkoəs/ /dɪsˈkɔː(ɹ)s/ /ˈdɪsko(ː)ɹs/ /ˈdɪskoəs/ /ˈdɪskɔː(ɹ)s/ discourses n
conversatie gedachtewisseling gesprek
(uncountable, archaic) Verbal exchange, conversation.
betoog communicatie conversatie discussie gesprek uiting
(uncountable) Expression in words, either speech or writing.
betoog discours verhandeling
(countable) A formal lengthy exposition of some subject, either spoken or written.
rede
(countable) Any rational expression, reason.
discours vertoog
(social sciences, countable) An institutionalized way of thinking, a social boundary defining what can be said about a specific topic (after Michel Foucault).

discourse /dɪsˈko(ː)ɹs/ /dɪsˈkoəs/ /dɪsˈkɔː(ɹ)s/ /ˈdɪsko(ː)ɹs/ /ˈdɪskoəs/ /ˈdɪskɔː(ɹ)s/ v
converseren spreken
(intransitive) To engage in discussion or conversation; to converse.
betogen een betoog houden een rede(voering) houden
(intransitive) To write or speak formally and at length.
bespreken
To exercise reason; to employ the mind in judging and inferring; to reason.

discourteous /dɪsˈkɜːtɪəs/ more discourteous most discourteous adj
onhoffelijk
impolite; lacking consideration for others

discover /dɪsˈkʊvə/ /dɪsˈkʌvə/ /dɪsˈkʌvɚ/ v
ontdekken
To find or learn something for the first time.
blootleggen onthullen
(transitive, now, rare) To expose, uncover.

discovery /dɪsˈkʌvəɹi/ discoveries n
ontdekking vinding
Something discovered.
ontdekking
(uncountable) The discovering of new things.

discredit /dɪsˈkɹed.ɪt/ /dɪsˈkɹɛd.ɪt/ v
in diskrediet brengen
(transitive) To harm the good reputation of a person; to cause an idea or piece of evidence to seem false or unreliable.

discreet /dɪˈskɹiːt/ discreeter discreetest more discreet most discreet adj
discreet
Respectful of privacy or secrecy; exercising caution in order to avoid causing embarrassment; quiet; diplomatic.

discrepancy /dɪsˈkɹɛpənsi/ discrepancies n
discrepantie
An inconsistency between facts or sentiments.
The state or quality of being discrepant.

discrete Fourier transform discrete Fourier transforms n
discrete fouriertransformatie
(mathematics) The process of converting a discrete time-based function into its frequency-based representation.

discretion /dɪˈskɹɛʃən/ discretions n
discretie
The quality of being discreet.

discretize v
discretiseren
(transitive, mathematics, computing) To convert (a continuous space) into an equivalent discrete space, often for the purposes of easier calculation.

discrimination /dɪskɹɪmɪˈneɪʃən/ discriminations n
discriminatie onderscheid
(uncountable, countable) Discernment, the act of discriminating, discerning, distinguishing, noting or perceiving differences between things, with the intent to understand rightly and make correct decisions. [from early 17th c.]
discriminatie
(uncountable, countable, sometimes, with, "against") Differential treatment of an individual or group to their disadvantage; treatment or consideration based on class or category rather than individual merit; partiality; prejudice; bigotry. [from early 19th c.]

discursive /dɪsˈkɜː(ɹ)sɪv/ more discursive most discursive adj
redenerend
(philosophy) Using reason and argument rather than intuition.

discus /ˈdɪs.kəs/ discuses n
discus
A round plate-like object that is thrown for sport.
discuswerpen
(uncountable, athletics) The athletics event of discus throw.

discus fish discus fish discus fishes n
discusvis
Any of three cichlid fish species from the genus Symphysodon, popular as aquarium fishes.

discus throw n
discuswerpen
(athletics) An athletic throwing event where the object to be thrown is a heavy lenticular disc called discus.

discuss /dɪˈskas/ /dɪˈskʊs/ /dɪˈskʌs/ v
discussiëren bespreken bepraten overleggen debatteren bediscussiëren
(transitive) To converse or debate concerning a particular topic.

discussion /dɪsˈkʊʃən/ /dɪˈskʌʃən/ discussions n
discussie bespreking
Conversation or debate concerning a particular topic.

disdain /dɪsˈdeɪn/ /dɪˈsteɪn/ n
ongenoegen verachting
(uncountable) A feeling of contempt or scorn.

disdain /dɪsˈdeɪn/ /dɪˈsteɪn/ v
minachten versmaden
(transitive) To regard (someone or something) with strong contempt.

disdainful /dɪsˈdeɪn.fəl/ more disdainful most disdainful adj
minachtend laatdunkend neerbuigend
Showing contempt or scorn; having a pronounced lack of concern for others viewed as unworthy.

disease /dəˈziz/ /dɪˈziz/ /dɪˈziːz/ diseases n
ziekte
(medicine) An abnormal condition of a human, animal or plant that causes discomfort or dysfunction; distinct from injury insofar as the latter is usually instantaneously acquired.

disembark /ˌdɪs.ɪmˈbɑɹk/ /ˌdɪs.ɪmˈbɑːk/ v
ontschepen van boord gaan
(intransitive) To go ashore out of a ship or boat; to leave a train or aircraft.

disembowel [dɪsɪmˈbaʊ(ə)ɫ] v
ontdarmen ontweiden
(transitive) To take or let out the bowels or interior parts of; to eviscerate.

disenchant /ˌdɪsɪnˈtʃænt/ /ˌdɪsɪnˈtʃɑːnt/ /ˌdɪsɪnˈt͡ʃænt/ v
desillusioneren
(transitive, of a person) To free from illusion, false belief or enchantment; to undeceive or disillusion.
teleurstellen
(transitive, of a person) To disappoint.
onttoveren
(transitive, of a thing) To remove a spell or magic enchantment from.

disenchantment /ˌdɪsɪnˈtʃæntmənt/ /ˌdɪsɪnˈtʃɑːntmənt/ disenchantments n
ontgoocheling onttovering
The act of disenchanting or the state of being disenchanted.

disenfranchised more disenfranchised most disenfranchised adj
niet vertegenwoordigd
Not represented; especially, not having the right to vote.

disenfranchisement /ˌdɪs.ɪnˈfɹæn.tʃɪzmənt/ /ˌdɪs.ɪnˈfɹæn.t͡ʃaɪzmənt/ disenfranchisements n
Ontneming van het kiesrecht Ontzetting uit een recht
Explicit or implicit revocation of, or failure to grant, the right to vote, to a person or group of people.

disequilibrium disequilibria disequilibriums n
desequilibrium labiliteit onevenwichtigheid wankelbaarheid
The loss of equilibrium or stability, especially due to an imbalance of forces.

disgrace /dɪsˈɡɹeɪs/ /dɪzˈɡɹeɪs/ disgraces n
schande
The condition of being out of favor; loss of favor, regard, or respect.
blamage
(countable) Something which brings dishonor; the cause of reproach or shame; great discredit.

disgrace /dɪsˈɡɹeɪs/ /dɪzˈɡɹeɪs/ v
beschamen
(transitive) To put someone out of favor; to bring shame or ignominy upon.

disgruntled /dɪsˈɡɹʌntl̩d/ more disgruntled most disgruntled adj
misnoegd ontevreden ontstemd
Unhappy; dissatisfied

disgruntlement /dɪsˈɡɹʌntəlmɪnt/ disgruntlements n
ontevredenheid
The state of being disgruntled, usually displayed in a stereotypical form such as frowning and annoyance; the acts of sulky dissatisfaction.

disguise /dɪsˈɡaɪz/ /dɪzˈɡaɪz/ /dɪˈskaɪz/ disguises n
mom vermomming
Material (such as clothing, makeup, a wig) used to alter one’s visual appearance in order to hide one's identity or assume another.

disguise /dɪsˈɡaɪz/ /dɪzˈɡaɪz/ /dɪˈskaɪz/ v
vermommen verhullen
(transitive) To change the appearance of (a person or thing) so as to hide, or to assume an identity.
maskeren verbergen verhullen
(transitive) To avoid giving away or revealing (something secret); to hide by a false appearance.

disgust /dɪsˈɡʌst/ /dɪzˈɡʌst/ /dɪˈskʌst/ n
afschuw
An intense dislike or loathing someone feels for something bad or nasty.

disgust /dɪsˈɡʌst/ /dɪzˈɡʌst/ /dɪˈskʌst/ v
walgen
To cause an intense dislike for something.

disgusting /dɪsˈkʌstɪŋ/ /dɪsˈɡʊstɪŋ/ /dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ/ /dɪˈskʊstɪŋ/ disgustinger disgustingest more disgusting most disgusting adj
degoutant walgelijk afschuwelijk
Causing disgust; repulsive; distasteful.

dish /dɪʃ/ dishes n
bord gerecht taloor
A vessel such as a plate for holding or serving food, often flat with a depressed region in the middle.
bord gerecht
The contents of such a vessel.
gerecht
(metonym) A specific type of prepared food.
vaat
(in the plural) Tableware (including cutlery, etc, as well as crockery) that is to be or is being washed after being used to prepare, serve and eat a meal.
stoot
(slang) A sexually attractive person.

dish out v
dienen dissen opdienen opdissen
(transitive) To put (food) on to a dish ready for eating.

dish up v
opdienen
(transitive) To serve (cooked food); to take (food) from the oven, pots, etc. and put in dishes to be served at table.

dishcloth dishcloths n
schotelvod vaatdoek
A cloth used to wash dishes.
keukenhanddoek theedoek vaatdoek
A cloth used to dry dishes.

dishearten /dɪsˈhɑɹ.tən/ /dɪsˈhɑː.tən/ v
ontmoedigen
(transitive) To discourage someone by removing their enthusiasm or courage.

disher dishers n
ijslepel
A type of scoop with a lever that helps the user dig through hard substances such as ice cream.

dishes /ˈdɪʃɪz/ n
afwas
Dishwashing

dishevel /dɪ(s)ˈʃɛvl̩/ v
het laten hangen
(transitive) To throw into disorder; upheave.

dishonest /dɪzˈɒnɛst/ /dɪzˈɒnɪst/ /dɪˈsɑnɪst/ /dɪˈsɒnɪst/ more dishonest most dishonest adj
oneerlijk onoprecht
Not honest.

dishonestly more dishonestly most dishonestly adv
oneerlijk
In a dishonest manner.

dishonorable discharge dishonorable discharges n
oneervol ontslag

dishware dishwares n
servies
crockery used for serving or cooking food

dishwasher /ˈdɪʃˌwɑʃɚ/ /ˈdɪʃˌwɒʃə/ /ˈdɪʃˌwɔʃɚ/ dishwashers n
afwasmachine vaatwasser vaatwasmachine afwasser afwasster
A machine for washing dishes.
afwasser afwasster
Someone who washes dishes, especially one hired to wash dishes in a restaurant.
(UK, dialect, Wiltshire) A European bird, the wagtail.
(AU) A bird, the restless flycatcher (Myiagra inquieta).

dishwater dishwaters n
afwaswater
Water that dishes and cooking utensils have been washed in.

disillusion /dɪs.ɪˈluːʒən/ v
ontgoochelen
(transitive) To free or deprive of illusion; to disenchant.

disinfectant /dɪs.ɪnˈfɛktənt/ disinfectants n
antisepticum desinfectans ontsmettingsmiddel
A substance that kills germs or viruses.

disinformation /dɪsˌɪnfɚˈmeɪʃən/ /ˌdɪsɪnfəˈmeɪʃ(ə)n/ v
desinformatie
(transitive) To use disinformation.

disingenuous /ˌdɪs.ɪnˈd͡ʒɛn.ju.əs/ more disingenuous most disingenuous adj
achterbaks oneerlijk onoprecht onwaardig
Not honourable; unworthy of honour.

disinherit /ˌdɪsɪnˈhɛɹɪt/ v
onterven
(transitive) To exclude from inheritance; to disown.

disinheritance disinheritances n
onterving
The act of disinheriting

disintegrate /dɪsˈɪntɪɡɹeɪt/ v
desintegreren ontbinden opbreken
(science fiction, transitive) To cause to break up into infinitesimal parts through the use of a disintegrator.
desintegreren uiteenvallen
(intransitive) To fall apart, break up into parts.

disinterested /dɪˈsɪnt(ə)ɹɛstɪd/ more disinterested most disinterested adj
belangeloos
Having no stake or interest in the outcome, and no conflicts of interest; free of bias, impartial. [from 17th c.]

disjointed /dɪsˈdʒɔɪn.tɪd/ more disjointed most disjointed adj
onsamenhangend als los zand
(figuratively) Not connected, coherent, or continuous.

disk /dɪsk/ disks n
schijf
A thin, flat, circular plate or similar object.
(figuratively) Something resembling a disk.
discus
(anatomy) An intervertebral disc
plaat schijf
(dated) A vinyl phonograph/gramophone record.
schijf harde schijf
(computer hardware) Ellipsis of floppy disk - removable magnetic medium or a hard disk - fixed, persistent digital storage.
(computer hardware, nonstandard) A disc - either a CD-ROM, an audio CD, a DVD or similar removable storage medium.

dislike /dɪsˈlaɪk/ /ˈdɪslaɪk/ v
een hekel hebben aan het land hebben aan
(transitive) To have a feeling of aversion or antipathy towards; not to like. [from 16th c.]

dislocate /dɪsləʊˈkeɪt/ /dɪsˈloʊkeɪt/ v
ontwrichten
(medicine) To (accidentally) dislodge a skeletal bone from its joint.

dismal /ˈdɪzməl/ more dismal most dismal adj
akelig
Causing despair; gloomy and bleak.

dismantle /dɪsˈmæntəl/ [dɪsˈmæntʰəɫ] [dɪsˈmænʔəɫ] [dɪsˈmæ̃nɫ̩] [dɪsˈmæ̃nɾɫ̩] v
uitkleden
(transitive, originally) To divest, strip of dress or covering.
ontmantelen demonteren afbreken
(transitive) To take apart; to disassemble; to take to pieces.

dismay /dɪsˈmeɪ/ n
teleurstelling
A sudden or complete loss of courage and firmness in the face of trouble or danger; overwhelming and disabling terror; a sinking of the spirits

dismay /dɪsˈmeɪ/ v
met wanhoop vervullen
To cause to feel apprehension; great sadness, or fear; to deprive of energy
laten besterven
To render lifeless; to subdue; to disquiet.
angstig zijn met wanhoop vervullen
To take dismay or fright; to be filled with dismay.

dismayed more dismayed most dismayed adj
teleurgesteld
Having the emotion of dismay.

dismiss /dɪsˈmɪs/ /dɪzˈmɪs/ v
wegsturen
(transitive) To order to leave.
onderdrukken wegdrukken
(transitive) To dispel; to rid one’s mind of.
afwijzen ontslaan wegsturen de laan uitsturen onderdrukken wegdrukken
(transitive) To reject; to refuse to accept.
negeren
(transitive) To invalidate; to treat as unworthy of serious consideration.
afwimpelen wegwuiven
(transitive) To send or put away, to discard with disregard, contempt or disdain. (sometimes followed by as).

dismissal [dɪsˈmɪsəɫ] [dɪzˈmɪsəɫ] dismissals n
ontslag
Deprivation of office; the fact or process of being fired from employment or stripped of rank.

dismount /dɪsˈmaʊnt/ v
afstappen demonteer
(ambitransitive) To (cause to) get off (something).

dismountable adj
demonteerbaar
capable of being dismounted

disobedience /dɪs.əˈbiː.dɪəns/ disobediences n
ongehoorzaamheid
Refusal to obey.

disobedient /dɪs.əˈbiː.dɪənt/ more disobedient most disobedient adj
ongehoorzaam
Not obedient.

disobey /ˌdɪs.oʊ.ˈbeɪ/ /ˌdɪs.əˈbeɪ/ v
niet gehoorzamen
(transitive) To refuse or (intentionally) fail to obey an order of (somebody).

disorder /dɪsˈɔːdə(ɹ)/ /dɪsˈɔːɹdɚ/ /dɪzˈɔːɹdəɹ/ disorders n
wanorde
stoornis
(medicine, countable) A physical or mental malfunction.

disordered /dɪsˈɔɹdɚd/ /dɪsˈɔːdəd/ more disordered most disordered adj
chaotisch onoverzichtelijk wanordelijk
Chaotic; without clear order; in a state of disorder.

disorganized schizophrenia n
gedesorganiseerde schizofrenie hebefrene schizofrenie
(pathology) A form of schizophrenia marked by disorganized behavior and speech as well as inappropriate emotional responses or affect.

disown /dɪsˈəʊn/ v
verloochenen verstoten
(transitive) To refuse to own, or to refuse to acknowledge one’s own.

disparage /dɪsˈpæɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
getrouwd/huwelijk onder zijn/haar stand
(obsolete) Inequality in marriage; marriage with an inferior.

disparage /dɪsˈpæɹɪd͡ʒ/ v
vernederen
(obsolete) To match unequally; to degrade or dishonor.
onteren
To dishonor by a comparison with what is inferior; to lower in rank or estimation by actions or words; to speak slightingly of; to depreciate; to undervalue.

disparate /dɪˈspæɹət/ /dɪˈspɛɹət/ /ˈdɪsp(ə)ɹət/ /ˈdɪsp(ə)ɹɪt/ more disparate most disparate adj
duidelijk verschillend onsamenhangend
Composed of inherently different or distinct elements; incongruous.

disparity /dɪsˈpæɹɪti/ disparities n
ongelijkheid onevenredigheid
(uncountable) The state of being unequal; difference.

dispatch /dəˈspæt͡ʃ/ /dɪˈspætʃ/ v
verzenden
(transitive) To dispose of speedily, as business; to execute quickly; to make a speedy end of; to finish; to perform.

dispel [dɪˈspɛɫ] v
verdrijven verjagen
(transitive) To drive away or cause to vanish by scattering.

dispensable /dɪsˈpɛnsəbəl/ [-bəɫ] [dɪsˈpʰɛnsəbɫ̩] more dispensable most dispensable adj
misbaar onnodig overbodig
Able to be done without; able to be expended; easily replaced.

dispensary /dɪsˈpɛnsəɹi/ dispensaries n
apotheek
A place or room where something is dispensed, particularly:
apotheek gezondheidscentrum kliniek
An institution that dispenses medical supplies and advice.

dispensation /dɪsˌpɛnˈseɪʃən/ dispensations n
bedeling uitdeling
The act of dispensing or dealing out; distribution
dispensatie
The relaxation of a law in a particular case; permission to do something forbidden, or to omit doing something enjoined; exemption.

dispense /dɪˈspɛns/ v
afschaffen
uitdelen uitgeven verdelen
To issue, distribute, or give out.
doseren
To supply or make up a medicine or prescription.

dispersal dispersals n
spreiding
The act or result of dispersing or scattering; dispersion.

disperse /dɪˈspɜːs/ /dɪˈspɝs/ v
verbreiden
(physics, transitive, intransitive) To separate rays of light, etc., according to wavelength; to refract.

dispirit v
ontmoedigen
(transitive) To lower the morale of; to make despondent; to dishearten.

displace /dɪsˈpleɪs/ /dɪzˈpleɪs/ v
onthemen
To move something, or someone, especially to forcibly move people from their homeland.

display /dɪsˈpleɪ/ /ˈdɪspleɪ/ displays n
spektakel
A show or spectacle.
verkoopstandaard
A device, furniture or marketing-oriented bulk packaging for visual presentation for sales promotion.
beeldscherm display
(computing) An electronic screen that shows graphics or text.

display /dɪsˈpleɪ/ /ˈdɪspleɪ/ v
tonen
(transitive) To show conspicuously; to exhibit; to demonstrate; to manifest.

display window display windows n
etalage uitstalraam vitrine
A large window at the front of a shop, behind which items for sale are displayed.

disport /dəˈspɔɹt/ /dɪˈspɔːt/ v
zich vermaken
(ambitransitive, reflexive, dated) To amuse oneself divertingly or playfully; in particular, to cavort or gambol.

disposable /dɪsˈpoʊzəbl̩/ /dɪsˈpəʊzəbl̩/ more disposable most disposable adj
besteedbaar
That can be disposed of.

disposition /ˌdɪs.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/ /ˌdɪs.pəˈzɪʃ.ɪn/ dispositions n
gezindheid
Tendency or inclination under given circumstances.

disproportionate /dɪs.pɹəˈpɔːʃən.eɪt/ /dɪs.pɹəˈpɔːʃən.ət/ /ˈdɪs.pɹəˌpɔɹ.ʃən.eɪt/ /ˈdɪs.pɹəˌpɔɹ.ʃən.ət/ more disproportionate most disproportionate adj
buitenproportioneel buitensporig onevenredig
Out of proportion.

disprove /dɪsˈpɹuv/ /dɪsˈpɹuːv/ /dɪsˈpɹʉːv/ v
weerleggen ontkrachten
To prove to be false or erroneous; to confute; to refute.

disqualification /dɪsˌkwɑːləfɪˈkeɪʃn/ /dɪsˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ disqualifications n
diskwalificatie
The act of disqualifying, or the state of being disqualified

disqualify /dɪsˈkwɒlɪfaɪ/ v
diskwalificeren
(transitive) To make ineligible for something.

disrecommend /ˌdɪsɹɛkəˈmɛnd/ v
afraden
(transitive) To recommend the opposite or negation of; to advise against.

disregard /dɪsɹɪˈɡɑɹd/ /dɪsɹɪˈɡɑːd/ disregards n
verontachtzaming
The act or state of deliberately not paying attention or caring about; misregard.

disregard /dɪsɹɪˈɡɑɹd/ /dɪsɹɪˈɡɑːd/ v
negeren veronachtzamen
(transitive) To ignore; pay no attention to.

disrespectful [dɪsɹɪˈspɛktfəɫ] more disrespectful most disrespectful adj
oneerbiedig respectloos
Lacking respect.

disrobe /dɪsˈɹoʊb/ /dɪsˈɹəʊb/ v
ontkleden uitkleden
(transitive) To undress someone or something.

disrupt /dɪsˈɹʌpt/ /dɪzˈɹʊpt/ /dɪzˈɹʌpt/ v
verstoren
(transitive) To throw into confusion or disorder.
hinderen onderbreken
(transitive) To interrupt or impede.

disruption /dɪsˈɹʌpʃən/ /dɪzˈɹʊpʃən/ /dɪzˈɹʌpʃən/ disruptions n
onderbreking ontregeling
An interruption to the regular flow or sequence of something.
wanorde
A continuing act of disorder.

disruptive /dɪsˈɹʌptɪv/ /dɪzˈɹʊptɪv/ /dɪzˈɹʌptɪv/ more disruptive most disruptive adj
onrustwekkend storend
Causing disruption or unrest.

diss /dɪs/ disses n
diss
(slang) An insult or put-down; an expression of disrespect.

diss /dɪs/ v
dissen
(slang) To put (someone) down, or show disrespect by the use of insulting language or dismissive behaviour.

dissatisfaction /dɪsˌsætɪsˈfækʃən/ dissatisfactions n
ontevredenheid
Unhappiness or discontent.

dissatisfied /dɪsˈsætɪsˌfaɪd/ more dissatisfied most dissatisfied adj
ontevreden
Feeling or displaying disappointment or a lack of contentment.

dissect /daɪˈsɛkt/ /dɪˈsɛkt/ v
ontleden
(transitive) To study an animal's anatomy by cutting it apart; to perform a necropsy or an autopsy.
(transitive) To analyze an idea in detail by separating it into its parts.

disseminate /dɪˈsɛmɪˌneɪt/ v
uitdragen
(transitive) To sow and scatter principles, ideas, opinions, etc, or concrete things, for growth and propagation, like seeds.

dissemination /dɪˌsɛmɪˈneɪʃən/ disseminations n
verbreiding verspreiding
The act of disseminating, or the state of being disseminated; diffusion for propagation and permanence; a scattering or spreading abroad, as of ideas, beliefs, etc.

dissent /dəˈsɛnt/ /dɪˈsɛnt/ dissents n
afwijking van mening dissidentie non-conformisme weigering zich te schikken
An act of disagreeing with, or deviating from, the views and opinions of those holding authority.

dissent /dəˈsɛnt/ /dɪˈsɛnt/ v
een afwijkende mening hebben een minderheidsstandpunt innemen van mening verschillen
(intransitive) To disagree; to withhold assent. Construed with from (or, formerly, to).

dissenter dissenters n
dissident
Someone who dissents (disagrees), especially from an established church.

dissertation /ˌdɪsəˈteɪʃən/ /ˌdɪsɚˈteɪʃən/ dissertations n
dissertatie proefschrift thesis
A formal exposition of a subject, especially a research paper that students write in order to complete the requirements for a doctoral degree in the US and a non-doctoral degree in the UK; a thesis.

dissident /ˈdɪsɪdənt/ dissidents n
dissident
A person who formally opposes the current political structure, the political group in power, the policies of the political group in power, or current laws.

dissimilar /dɪˈsɪmɪlə(ɹ)/ more dissimilar most dissimilar adj
ongelijk
Not similar; unalike; different

dissipate /ˈdɪsɪpeɪt/ v
verdrijven
(transitive) To drive away, disperse.
verbruiken verkwisten verspillen
(transitive) To use up or waste; squander.
verdwijnen
(physics) To cause energy to be lost through its conversion to heat.

dissipation /ˌdɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/ dissipations n
verspreiding
The act of dissipating or dispersing; a state of dispersion or separation; dispersion; waste.
losbandigheid
A dissolute course of life, in which health, money, etc., are squandered in pursuit of pleasure; profuseness in immoral indulgence, as late hours, riotous living, etc.; dissoluteness.
tijdverdrijf
A trifle which wastes time or distracts attention.

dissociate /dɪˈsoʊ.si.eɪt/ /dɪˈsoʊ.ʃi.eɪt/ /dɪˈsəʊ.si.eɪt/ /dɪˈsəʊ.ʃi.eɪt/ v
afscheiden scheiden
(transitive) To make unrelated; to sever a connection; to separate.
distantiëren scheiden
(intransitive) To part; to stop associating.
scheiden
(chemistry, transitive) To separate compounds into simpler component parts, usually by applying heat or through electrolysis.
dissociëren scheiden zich
(chemistry, intransitive) To undergo dissociation.

dissociation /dɪˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/ /dɪˌsoʊʃiˈeɪʃən/ /dɪˌsəʊʃiˈeɪʃən/ dissociations n
dissociatie scheiding
The act of dissociating or disuniting; a state of separation; disunion.
dissociatie
(chemistry) The process by which a compound body breaks up into simpler constituents; said particularly of the action of heat on gaseous or volatile substances.

dissociative identity disorder dissociative identity disorders n
meervoudigepersoonlijkheidsstoornis
(psychiatry) A mental disorder characterized by the presence of two or more personality states or distinct identities that repeatedly take control of a person's behavior.

dissolute /ˈdɪsəljuːt/ more dissolute most dissolute adj
losbandig
Unrestrained by morality.
Recklessly abandoned to sensual pleasures.

dissolve /dɪˈzɑlv/ /dɪˈzɒlv/ dissolves n
fade-out
(cinematography) a form of film punctuation in which there is a gradual transition from one scene to the next

dissolve /dɪˈzɑlv/ /dɪˈzɒlv/ v
ontbinden oplossen
(transitive) To terminate a union of multiple members actively, as by disbanding.
oplossen ontbinden
(chemistry, transitive) To disintegrate chemically into a solution by immersion into a liquid or gas.
ontbinden uiteendrijven
(transitive) To disperse, drive apart a group of persons.
(transitive) To break the continuity of; to disconnect; to loosen; to undo; to separate.
verdampen ontbinden
(intransitive) To resolve itself as by dissolution.

dissolvent more dissolvent most dissolvent adj
oplosbaar

dissuade /dɪˈsweɪd/ v
afraden afbrengen uit het hoofd praten
(transitive) To convince not to try or do.

distaff /ˈdɪstæf/ /ˈdɪstɑːf/ distaffs distaves n
rokken spinrokken spinstok
A device to which a bundle of natural fibres (often wool, flax, or cotton) are attached for temporary storage, before being drawn off gradually to spin thread. A traditional distaff is a staff with flax fibres tied loosely to it (as indicated by the etymology of the word), but modern distaffs are often made of cords weighted with beads, and attached to the wrist.
The part of a spinning wheel from which fibre is drawn to be spun.

distal /ˈdɪs.təl/ more distal most distal adj
distaal
(anatomy, geology) Remote from the point of attachment or origin.

distance /ˈdɪs.təns/ /ˈdɪs.tɪns/ distances n
afstand eind
The amount of space between two points, usually geographical points, usually (but not necessarily) measured along a straight line.
verte
Remoteness of place; a remote place.

distance /ˈdɪs.təns/ /ˈdɪs.tɪns/ v
verwijderen
(transitive, also reflexive) To move away (from) someone or something.

distance learning n
afstandsonderwijs
Education obtained remotely, often involving written material together with audio-visual material transmitted via the internet and, sometimes, summer schools and local tutorials.

distant /ˈdɪstənt/ more distant most distant adj
ver verafgelegen in de verte
Far off (physically, logically or mentally).
afstandelijk
Emotionally unresponsive or unwilling to express genuine feelings.

distil /dəˈstɪl/ /dɪˈstɪl/ v
branden stoken via distillatie vervaardigen
(also, figuratively) To make (something, especially spirits such as gin and whisky) by distillation.
To extract the essence of (something) by, or as if by, distillation; to concentrate, to purify.
distilleren gedistilleerd worden
To heat (a substance, usually a liquid) so that a vapour is produced, and then to cool the vapour so that it condenses back into a liquid, either to purify the original substance or to obtain one of its components; to subject to distillation.
druppelsgewijs afscheiden
To exude (a liquid) in small drops; also, to give off (a vapour) which condenses in small drops.
afdruppelen druppelsgewijs afscheiden neerdruppelen sijpelen
To fall or trickle down in small drops; to exude, to ooze out; also, to come out as a vapour which condenses in small drops.

distillation /dɪstɪˈleɪʃən/ /dɪstɪˈlæɪʃən/ /ˌdɪstɪˈleɪʃən/ distillations n
Destillaat
The substance extracted by distilling.

distilled water distilled waters n
aqua destillata gedestilleerd water gedistilleerd water
Water that has been purified by distillation.

distillery /dɪˈstɪləɹi/ distilleries n
distilleerderij
A place where distillation takes place, especially the distillation of alcoholic spirits.

distinguish /dɪˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ/ v
onderscheiden
To recognize someone or something as different from others based on its characteristics.

distinguished /dɪˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃt/ more distinguished most distinguished adj
eminent voornaam voortreffelijk
celebrated, well-known or eminent because of past achievements; prestigious

distort /dɪˈstɔɹt/ /dɪˈstɔːt/ v
vervormen
(transitive) To bring something out of shape, to misshape.
verdraaien vervalsen
(transitive) To give a false or misleading account of

distract /dɪsˈtɹækt/ v
afleiden
(transitive) To divert the attention of.

distraction /dɪsˈtɹækʃən/ distractions n
afleiding
Something that distracts.

distraught /dɪsˈtɹɔːt/ more distraught most distraught adj
verstoord vertwijfeld
Deeply hurt, saddened, or worried; incapacitated by distress.

distress /dɪˈstɹɛs/ distresses n
druk stress
A cause of such discomfort.

distress /dɪˈstɹɛs/ v
benauwen druk onder zetten
To cause strain or anxiety to someone.

distributary distributaries n
aftakking
(hydrology) A stream of water (either natural or artificial) that branches off and flows away from a main stream channel.

distribute /dɪˈstɹɪbjut/ /dɪˈstɹɪbjuːt/ /ˈdɪstɹɪbjuːt/ v
verdelen
(transitive) To divide into portions and dispense.
(transitive) To apportion (more or less evenly).
verdelen leveren
(transitive) To supply to retail outlets.
verspreiden
(transitive) To scatter or spread.
indelen opdelen
(transitive) To classify or separate into categories.

distribution /ˌdɪstɹəˈbjuːʃən/ distributions n
distributie verdeling uitdeling
An act of distributing or state of being distributed.
opdeling verdeling
An apportionment by law (of funds, property).
(printing, historical) The process of sorting the types and placing them in their proper boxes in the cases.
distributie verdeling
(business, marketing) The process by which goods get to final consumers over a geographical market, including storing, selling, shipping and advertising.
(mathematics, statistics) A probability distribution; the set of relative likelihoods that a variable will have a value in a given interval.
(mathematics, differential geometry) A subset of the tangent bundle of a manifold that satisfies certain properties; used to construct the notions of integrability and foliation of a manifold.
distributie uitdeling
Anything distributed; portion; share.
spreiding verspreiding
The frequency of occurrence or extent of existence.

distributor distributors n
verspreider
One who or that which distributes.
(printing, historical) An appliance, such as a roller, in a printing press, for distributing ink.

district /ˈdɪstɹɪkt/ districts n
district
An administrative division of an area.
gebied regio
An area or region marked by some distinguishing feature.

distro /ˈdɪstɹoʊ/ /ˈdɪstɹəʊ/ distros n
distro
(slang) A mid-level drug dealer; A distributor.

distrust /dɪsˈtɹʊst/ /dɪsˈtɹʌst/ distrusts n
wantrouwen
Lack of trust or confidence.

distrust /dɪsˈtɹʊst/ /dɪsˈtɹʌst/ v
wantrouwen
To put no trust in; to have no confidence in.

disturb /dɪˈstɜːb/ /dɪˈstɝb/ v
storen verstoren
(transitive) to confuse a quiet, constant state or a calm, continuous flow, in particular: thoughts, actions or liquids.

disturbance /dɪˈstɜːbn̩s/ /dɪˈstɝbn̩s/ disturbances n
storing verstoring
The act of disturbing, being disturbed.

disturbed /dɪsˈtɜːbd/ more disturbed most disturbed adj
gestoord
Showing symptoms of mental illness, severe psychosis, or neurosis.

disturbing /dɪsˈtɜːbɪŋ/ more disturbing most disturbing adj
verontrustend
Causing distress or worry; upsetting or unsettling.

disulfide bond disulfide bonds n
zwavelbrug
(organic chemistry) A bond, consisting of a covalent bond between two sulfur atoms, formed by the reaction of two thiol groups, especially between the thiol groups of two proteins

disunite /dɪsjuːˈnaɪt/ v
uit elkaar spelen verdeeldheid zaaien onder
(transitive) To cause disagreement or alienation among or within.
uiteenvallen
(intransitive) To disintegrate; to come apart.

disuse /dɪsˈjuːs/ /dɪsˈjuːz/ n
onbruik
The state of not being used; neglect.

disyllabic /ˌdaɪ.sɪˈlæb.ɪk/ /ˌdɑɪ.sɪˈlæb.ɪk/ adj
tweelettergrepig tweesyllabisch
Comprising two syllables.

ditch /dɪt͡ʃ/ ditches n
sloot greppel
A trench; a long, shallow indentation, as for irrigation or drainage.

ditch /dɪt͡ʃ/ v
zich ontdoen van
(transitive) To discard or abandon.

dither /ˈdɪðə/ /ˈdɪðɚ/ v
treuzelen
To be uncertain or unable to make a decision about doing something.

dittander [dɪˈtændə] n
peperkers
A peppergrass of species Lepidium latifolium, native from Iberia to the Himalayas, introduced elsewhere.

ditto /ˈdɪtoʊ/ /ˈdɪtəʊ/ [ˈdɪɾoʊ] dittoes dittos n
d\:o dito dito dito idem idem dito
That which was stated before, the aforesaid, the above, the same, likewise.
kopietje
(US, informal) A duplicate or copy of a document, particularly one created by a spirit duplicator.
herhalingsteken
The ditto mark, 〃; a symbol, represented by two apostrophes, inverted commas, or quotation marks (" "), indicating that the item preceding is to be repeated.

diurnal /daɪˈɜːnəl/ /daɪˈɝ.nəl/ more diurnal most diurnal adj
dagactief
Happening or occurring during daylight, or primarily active during that time.
dagelijks
(uncommon) Done once every day; daily, quotidian.

diurnal aberration diurnal aberrations n
dagelijkse afwijking
(astronomy) A deviation due to the earth's axial rotation.

diva /ˈdiːvə/ divas dive n
diva
Any female celebrity, usually a well known singer or actress. [from the 19th c.]
diva prima-donna
A person who may be considered or who considers herself (or by extension himself) much more important than others, has high expectations of others and who is extremely demanding and fussy when it comes to personal privileges.

dive /daɪv/ dives n
duik
A jump or plunge into water.
A swim under water.
buurtcafé kelderrestaurant
(slang) A seedy bar, nightclub, etc.
fopduik schwalbe
(sports) A deliberate fall after a challenge.

dive /daɪv/ v
duiken onderwaterzwemmen
(intransitive) To swim under water.
duiken
(intransitive) To jump into water head-first.
(intransitive, especially with in) To undertake with enthusiasm.
(intransitive, figuratively) To plunge or to go deeply into any subject, question, business, etc.; to penetrate; to explore.
een fopduik maken een schwalbe maken fopduiken
(sports) To deliberately fall down after a challenge, imitating being fouled, in the hope of getting one's opponent penalised.
duiken duikvlucht
(transitive) To cause to descend, dunk; to plunge something into water.

dive bomber dive bombers n
duikbommenwerper
(aviation, historical) A bomber aircraft that dives directly at its target in order to drop a bomb with greater accuracy.

diver /ˈdaɪ̯vəɹ/ divers n
duiker duikster
Someone who dives, especially as a sport.

diverge /daɪˈvɜːd͡ʒ/ /daɪˈvɝd͡ʒ/ /dɑɪˈvɜːd͡ʒ/ /dɪˈvɜːd͡ʒ/ /dɪˈvɝd͡ʒ/ v
uiteenlopen divergeren uiteenwijken
(intransitive, figuratively, of interests, opinions, or anything else) To become different; to run apart; to separate; to tend into different directions.

divergence /daɪˈvɜː(ɹ)d͡ʒəns/ /dɪˈvɜː(ɹ)d͡ʒəns/ divergences n
divergentie
(calculus) the operator which maps a function F=(F1, ... Fn) from a n-dimensional vector space to itself to the function \sum_{i=1}^n \frac{\partial F_i}{\partial x_i}

diverse /daɪ.ˈvɝs/ /daɪˈvɜːs/ /dɪ.ˈvɝs/ /ˈdaɪ.ˌvɝs/ more diverse most diverse adj
divers
Consisting of many different elements; various.
Composed of people with a variety of different demographic characteristics in terms of, for example, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, etc., and having a sizeable representation of people that are minorities in a given area.

diversion /daɪˈvɜːʃən/ /daɪˈvɜːʒən/ /daɪˈvɝʒən/ /dɪˈvɝʒən/ diversions n
afleidingsmanoeuvre misleiding
(military) A tactic used to draw attention away from the real threat or action.
vermaak verstrooiïng
A hobby; an activity that distracts the mind.
ontspannen verstrooien
The act of diverting.
verlegging
Removal of water via a canal.
omleiding
(transport) A detour, such as during road construction.
(transport) The rerouting of cargo or passengers to a new transshipment point or destination, or to a different mode of transportation before arrival at the ultimate destination.

diversity /daɪˈvɜː(ɹ)sɪti/ /dɪˈvɜː(ɹ)sɪti/ diversities n
verscheidenheid diversiteit
The quality of being diverse or different; difference or unlikeness.

divide /dɪˈvaɪd/ v
verdelen delen
(transitive) To split or separate (something) into two or more parts.
delen verdelen
(transitive) To share (something) by dividing it.
(transitive, arithmetic, with by) To calculate the number (the quotient) by which you must multiply one given number (the divisor) to produce a second given number (the dividend).

divide and conquer v
deel en heers divide et impera verdeel en heers
To use a combination of political, military and economic strategies that aim to gain and maintain power by breaking up larger concentrations of power into chunks that individually have less power than the one implementing the strategy.

divide and rule v
deel en heers divide et impera verdeel en heers
(politics) Synonym of divide and conquer

dividend /ˈdɪvɪdɛnd/ dividends n
dividend deeltal
(finance) A cash payment of money by a company to its shareholders, usually made periodically (e.g., quarterly or annually).
deeltal dividend
(arithmetic) A number or expression that is to be divided by another.

divine /dɪˈvaɪn/ more divine most divine adj
goddelijk
Of or pertaining to a god.
Eternal, holy, or otherwise godlike.
Of superhuman or surpassing excellence.
Beautiful, heavenly.

divine /dɪˈvaɪn/ v
waarzeggen
(transitive) To foretell (something), especially by the use of divination.
wichelen
(transitive) To search for (underground objects or water) using a divining rod.

diviner /dɪˈvaɪnə(ɹ)/ diviners n
waterwichelaar wichelaar
One who searches for underground objects or water using a divining rod.

diving bell diving bells n
duikerklok
An airtight chamber, open at the bottom, that is lowered on a cable underwater to operate as a base or a means of transport for a diver or a small number of divers.

diving duck diving ducks n
duikeend
Any of the ducks that feed mainly by diving such as pochards and scaups, of species in tribe Aythyini.

diving header diving headers n
duikkopbal
(soccer) A ball struck near ground level by the head of a diving player.

divining rod divining rods n
wichelroede wichelstok
Rod used for dowsing, a technique of divination used to locate subterranean sources of water, metal, other mineral resources or even various other things through magic, or according to many believers a natural phenomenon.

divinity /dɪˈvɪnɪti/ divinities n
goddelijkheid godheid
(uncountable) The state, position, or fact of being a god or God. [from 14th c.]

divisible [dɪˈvɪzɪbəɫ] adj
deelbaar
Capable of being divided or split.
(arithmetic) Of an integer, that, when divided by another integer, leaves no remainder.

division /dɪˈvɪʒən/ divisions n
deling verdeling scheiding
(uncountable) The act or process of dividing anything.
deel deelbaarheid gedeelte
Each of the separate parts of something resulting from division.
deling staartdeling
(arithmetic) A calculation that involves this process.
divisie
(military) A formation, usually made up of two or three brigades.
afdeling divisie eenheid
A usually high-level section of a large company or conglomerate.
delen deling afdeling divisie eenheid
(music) A florid instrumental variation of a melody in the 17th and 18th centuries, originally conceived as the dividing of each of a succession of long notes into several short ones.
deelbaarheid
(legal) A concept whereby a common group of debtors are only responsible for their proportionate sum of the total debt.

division of labour n
arbeidsdeling
(economics) The separation of work into different categories or tasks; each category or task being carried out by different groups of workers.

division ring division rings n
lichaam scheef lichaam
(algebra) A ring with 0 ≠ 1, such that every non-zero element a has a multiplicative inverse, meaning an element x with ax = xa = 1.

division sign division signs n
deelteken
(mathematics) Any symbol (in particular ÷, / or : ) used to denote the operation of division.

divisor /dɪ.ˈvaɪ.zə(ɹ)/ /dɪ.ˈvaɪ.zɚ/ divisors n
deler
(arithmetic) A number or expression that another is to be divided by.

divorce /dɪˈvo(ː)ɹs/ /dɪˈvoəs/ /dɪˈvɔɹs/ /dɪˈvɔːs/ divorces n
echtscheiding scheiding
The legal dissolution of a marriage.

divorce from bed and board divorces from bed and board n
scheiding van tafel en bed
A situation where spouses live apart without having legally dissolved their marriage; this may be either a long-term arrangement or a first step towards actual divorce.

divorced /dɪˈvɔː(ɹ)st/ adj
gescheiden
(of a marriage) Legally dissolved.
(of persons formerly married) Having had one's marriage legally dissolved.

dizygotic adj
twee-eiig
(biology) Derived from two eggs that have been separately fertilized; dizygous.

dizziness dizzinesses n
duizeligheid
The state of being dizzy; the sensation of instability.

dizzy /ˈdɪzi/ dizzier dizziest adj
duizelig draaierig
Experiencing a sensation of whirling and of being giddy, unbalanced, or lightheaded.
duizelingwekkend
Producing giddiness.

djembe /ˈd͡ʒɛmbeɪ/ djembes n
djembé
(music) A large, rope-tuned, skin-covered drum played with the bare hands, used in West African and some fusion music.

do /doʊ/ /dəʊ/ dos n
do feest fuif gedoe ruzie snit
(music) A syllable used in solfège to represent the first and eighth tonic of a major scale.

do /du/ /duː/ /də/ /dʉː/ /dʊ/ /d͡ʒ/ do's doos dos n
do feest fuif gedoe
(UK, informal) A party, celebration, social function; usually of moderate size and formality.
do
(chiefly, obsolete, fossilized, _, in, _, the) Something that has been done.
(obsolete, UK, slang) An act of swindling; a fraud or deception.
do gedoe ruzie snit
(archaic) Ado; bustle; stir; to-do; A period of confusion or argument.

do /du/ /duː/ /də/ /dʉː/ /dʊ/ /d͡ʒ/ v
aanvallen deugddoen eraan zijn goeddoen kapot zijn klaar zijn
zitten
(pro-verb) A syntactic marker that refers back to an earlier verb and allows the speaker to avoid repeating the verb; in most dialects, not used with auxiliaries such as be, though it can be in AAVE.
doen
(transitive) To perform; to execute.
bezoeken doen volstaan
(intransitive, transitive) To suffice.
gaan
(intransitive) To be reasonable or acceptable.
bakken koken
To cook.
wel
(informal) To punish for a misdemeanor.
binnendoen doen
(transitive, slang) To have sex with. (See also do it)
bezoeken doen
(transitive, intransitive) To finish.

do I know you phraseologicalUnit
ken ik je ergens van? ken ik je niet ergens van? ken ik je? ken ik jullie? ken ik u ergens van? ken ik u niet ergens van?
Used to ask the interlocutor whether or not he/she has met the speaker before.

do business v
zakendoen
(intransitive) To be engaged in business, to be involved in commerce or trade.

do not disturb phraseologicalUnit
niet storen
Used to indicate that somebody does not wish to be disturbed, e.g. a sign on a hotel room door, or a "busy" mode of an instant messenger.

do not enter phraseologicalUnit
niet betreden

do one v
ervan tussen knijpen ervandoor gaan
(UK, colloquial) To go away, to leave; to get lost.

do one's bit v
zijn steentje bijdragen
(informal) To make an individual contribution toward an overall effort.

do the dishes v
afwassen de afwas doen
(intransitive) to wash up dirty crockery (plates and dishes) and cutlery (knives, forks, and spoons)

do the laundry v
de was doen
To wash the laundry.

do unto others as you would have them do unto you proverb
wat gij niet wilt, dat u geschiedt, doe dat ook een ander niet
One should treat others as one would like others to treat oneself; an expression of the golden rule.

do you accept American dollars phraseologicalUnit
aanvaardt u Amerikaanse dollars?
Used to ask whether or not products or services may be paid for in American dollars.

do you accept credit cards phraseologicalUnit
aanvaardt u creditcards?
Used to ask whether or not products or services may be paid for by credit card.

do you believe in God phraseologicalUnit
geloof je in God? geloof jij in God? gelooft u in God?
Used to ask whether the interlocutor believes in God.

do you have a menu in English phraseologicalUnit
hebt u een menu in het Engels?
A question used to ask for a restaurant menu in the English language

do you have any pets phraseologicalUnit
heb jij huisdieren? hebben jullie huisdieren? heeft u huisdieren?
Used to ask whether the interlocutor is an owner of pets.

do you have children phraseologicalUnit
hebt u kinderen?
Used to ask whether somebody is a parent of children.

do you need help phraseologicalUnit
heb je hulp nodig? heeft u hulp nodig?
Asks the interlocutor if they require assistance.

do you speak English phraseologicalUnit
spreek je Engels spreek je Nederlands spreekt u Engels spreekt u Nederlands
Asks the interlocutor whether or not they are able to speak in the English language.

do you think you can walk phraseologicalUnit
denk je dat je kunt lopen?
Asked to find out whether an ill or wounded person is able to walk or needs to sit down or lie down.

dobra /ˈdɒbɹə/ /ˈdəʊbɹə/ dobras n
dobra
The official or principal currency of São Tomé and Príncipe, divided into 100 cêntimos.

docent /ˈdoʊ.sənt/ /ˈdəʊ.sənt/ docents n
docent
A teacher or lecturer at some universities (in central Europe, etc.)

docile /ˈdɑ.saɪl/ /ˈdɑ.səl/ /ˈdəʊ.saɪl/ more docile most docile adj
volgzaam
Yielding to control or supervision, direction, or management.

dock /dɑk/ /dɒk/ docks n
zuring
Any of the genus Rumex of coarse weedy plants with small green flowers related to buckwheat, especially bitter dock (Rumex obtusifolius), and used as potherbs and in folk medicine, especially in curing nettle rash.
dok
(nautical) A fixed structure attached to shore to which a vessel is secured when in port.
The body of water between two piers.
beklaagdenbank
(law) Part of a courtroom where the accused sits.
klit
A burdock plant, or the leaves of that plant.

dock /dɑk/ /dɒk/ v
couperen
(transitive) To cut off a section of an animal's tail, to practise a caudectomy.
afmeren
(intransitive) To land at a harbour.

docking dockings n
docking
(sexuality, slang) The sex act involving two men co-joined by their penises, with overlapping foreskins.

doctor /ˈdɑktɚ/ /ˈdɒktə/ /ˈdɔktə/ doctors n
doctor dokter
A person who has attained a doctorate, such as a Ph.D. or Th.D. or one of many other terminal degrees conferred by a college or university.

doctor /ˈdɑktɚ/ /ˈdɒktə/ /ˈdɔktə/ v
dokteren valsificeren
(transitive) To physically alter (medically or surgically) a living being in order to change growth or behavior.
(transitive) To alter or make obscure, as with the intention to deceive, especially a document.

doctor bird /ˈdɒktə(r) ˈbɜː(r)d/ /ˈdɒktɚ ˈbɝd/ doctor birds n
colibri à tête noire wimpelstaartkolibrie
Trochilus polytmus; a red-billed streamertail; scissor-tail hummingbird; scissors tail hummingbird (hummingbird)

doctorandus doctorandi n
doctorandus
(historical, in the Netherlands) A person who has passed an doctoral exam at a university, but has not yet attained a doctorate.

doctorate /ˈdɑk.tɚ.eɪt/ /ˈdɑk.tɚ.ət/ /ˈdɒk.tə.ɹeɪt/ /ˈdɒk.tə.ɹɪt/ doctorates n
doctoraat doctorsgraad
The highest degree awarded by a university faculty.

doctrinal /dɑkˈtɹaɪnəl/ /dɒkˈtɹaɪnəl/ /ˈdɑktɹɪnəl/ /ˈdɒktɹɪnəl/ adj
doctrinair leerstellig
Of, relating to, involving, belonging to or concerning a doctrine.

doctrine /ˈdɑk.tɹɪn/ /ˈdɒk.tɹɪn/ doctrines n
doctrine
(countable) A belief or tenet, especially about philosophical or theological matters.
doctrine leer
(countable, and, uncountable) The body of teachings of an ideology, most often a religion, or of an ideological or religious leader, organization, group, or text.

document /ˈdɑkjʊmənt/ /ˈdɑkjʊmɛnt/ /ˈdɒkjʊmənt/ /ˈdɒkjʊmɛnt/ documents n
document
An original or official paper used as the basis, proof, or support of anything else, including any writing, book, or other instrument conveying information pertinent to such proof or support.

document /ˈdɑkjʊmənt/ /ˈdɑkjʊmɛnt/ /ˈdɒkjʊmənt/ /ˈdɒkjʊmɛnt/ v
documenteren
To record in documents.

document camera document cameras n
documentcamera visualizer
A real-time image capture device used to display an object to an audience.

documentary /ˌdɑk.jəˈmɛn.tə.ɹi/ /ˌdɑk.jəˈmɛn.tɹi/ /ˌdɒk.jʊˈmɛn.tə.ɹi/ /ˌdɒk.jʊˈmɛn.tɹi/ adj
documentair
Of, related to, or based on documents.

documentary /ˌdɑk.jəˈmɛn.tə.ɹi/ /ˌdɑk.jəˈmɛn.tɹi/ /ˌdɒk.jʊˈmɛn.tə.ɹi/ /ˌdɒk.jʊˈmɛn.tɹi/ documentaries n
documentaire docu
A film, TV program, publication etc. which presents a social, political, scientific or historical subject in a factual or informative manner.

documentary hypothesis pn
oorkondenhypothese
(theology) The hypothesis that the Pentateuch consists of two or more, usually four, originally distinct major documents. [ca. 1840]

documentation /ˌdɑkjəmənˈteɪʃən/ /ˌdɒkjʊmənˈteɪʃən/ documentations n
documentatie
(computing, mechanical engineering) Documents that explain the operation of a particular machine or software program.

dodder /ˈdɑdɚ/ /ˈdɒdə/ dodders n
warkruid
Any of about 100-170 species of yellow, orange or red (rarely green) parasitic plants of the genus Cuscuta. Formerly treated as the only genus in the family Cuscutaceae, it is now placed in the morning glory family, Convolvulaceae.

dodecagon dodecagons n
twaalfhoek
(geometry) A polygon with twelve edges and twelve angles.

dodecagram dodecagrams n
dodecagram
A star polygon that has twelve vertices.

dodecahedron /doʊˌdɛk.əˈhiː.dɹən/ /ˌdoʊ.dɛk.əˈhiː.dɹən/ /ˌdəʊ.dɛk.əˈhiː.dɹən/ /ˌdəʊ.dɪk.əˈhiː.dɹən/ dodecahedra dodecahedrons n
dodecaëder regelmatig twaalfvlak
(geometry) A polyhedron with twelve faces; the regular dodecahedron has regular pentagons as faces and is one of the Platonic solids.

dodecaphonist dodecaphonists n
dodecafonist dodecaphonist
(music) A practitioner or proponent of dodecaphony, i.e. use of the dodecaphonic musical scale, which has twelve tones per octave

dodecasyllabic adj
twaalflettergrepig
Having twelve syllables.

dodge /dɑd͡ʒ/ /dɒd͡ʒ/ v
ontwijken uit de weg gaan ontspringen
(ambitransitive) To avoid (something) by moving suddenly out of the way.
ontduiken ontwijken
(transitive, figuratively) To avoid; to sidestep.

dodgeball dodgeballs n
trefbal
A team sport whose main objective is to dodge or catch balls thrown by the opposition.

dodger /ˈdɑ.d͡ʒɚ/ /ˈdɒd͡ʒ.ə(ɹ)/ dodgers n
buiskap
(countable, nautical) A frame-supported canvas over the companionway (entrance) of a sailboat providing the on-deck crew partial cover from the splashes of the seas that break against the hull of the boat.

dodo /ˈdoʊˌdoʊ/ /ˈdəʊdəʊ/ dodoes dodos n
dodo walgvogel
A large, flightless bird, †Raphus cucullatus, related to the pigeon, that is now extinct (since the 1600s) and was native to Mauritius.
dodo
(figuratively) A person or organisation which is very old or has very old-fashioned views or is not willing to change and adapt.

doe /doʊ/ /dəʊ/ does n
hinde damherthinde reegeit
A female deer; also used of similar animals such as antelope (less commonly a goat, as nanny is also used).
moer voedster
A female rabbit.
moerhaas
A female hare.

does a bear shit in the woods phraseologicalUnit
is de paus katholiek schijt een beer in het bos
(colloquial, rhetorical question, mildly, vulgar) A rhetorical question in response to a question to which the answer is an emphatic yes.

does anyone here speak English phraseologicalUnit
spreekt hier iemand Engels
Does anyone here speak English?

doff /dɑf/ /dɒf/ /dɔf/ v
ontdoen uitdoen
(clothing) To remove or take off (something such as clothing).
verwerpen
To get rid of, to throw off.

dog /dɑɡ/ /dɒɡ/ /dɔɡ/ dogs n
hond reu
A mammal of the family Canidae:

dog /dɑɡ/ /dɒɡ/ /dɔɡ/ v
jagen vervolgen
(transitive) To pursue with the intent to catch.
pesten plagen
(transitive) To follow in an annoying or harassing way.
bevestigen vastmaken
(transitive, nautical) To fasten a hatch securely.

dog Latin pn
potjeslatijn
Bad, erroneous Latin.

dog biscuit dog biscuits n
hondenbrok
A hard biscuit-based snack for dogs.

dog cart /ˈdɒɡkɑːt/ dog carts n
hondenkar
A cart drawn by a dog.
dogcar
A two-wheeled horse-drawn carriage with two transverse seats back to back. The rear seat originally closed up to form a box for carrying dogs.

dog days /ˈdɒɡ deɪz/ /ˈdɔɡ deɪz/ n
hondsdagen
(archaic) The days following the heliacal rising of Sirius, now in early August (Gregorian) at dates varying by latitude.

dog meat n
hondenvlees
Meat from a dog eaten as food.

dog shit n
hondenpoep
(vulgar, literal) Fecal matter produced by a dog.

dog's life dogs' lives n
hondenleven

doge /doʊd͡ʒ/ /doʊʒ/ /dəʊdʒ/ /dəʊʒ/ /ˈdoʊ.d͡ʒeɪ/ /ˈdəʊ.dʒeɪ/ doges dogi n
doge
(historical) The chief magistrate in the republics of Venice and Genoa.

dogfight dogfights n
hondengevecht
A fight between dogs, especially as part of the blood sport of dogfighting.

dogged /ˈdɒɡɪd/ /ˈdɔɡɪd/ more dogged most dogged adj
hardnekkig verbeten
stubbornly persevering, steadfast

doggerel /ˈdɒɡəɹəl/ adj
kreupelrijm
(poetry) Of a crude or irregular construction.

doggerel /ˈdɒɡəɹəl/ doggerels n
ulevellenrijm
(poetry) A comic or humorous verse, usually irregular in measure.

doggish more doggish most doggish adj
honds rekels
Stylish in a showy way.

doggy /ˈdɑɡ.i/ /ˈdɒ.ɡi/ /ˈdɔ.ɡi/ doggies n
hondje
(childish, or, endearing) A dog, especially a small one.

doggy bag doggy bags n
doggybag
A bag (or other container) used to take home uneaten food from a restaurant meal.

doggy style /ˈdɑɡ.i staɪl/ /ˈdɒ.ɡi staɪl/ /ˈdɔ.ɡi staɪl/ adv
doggy doggy style op z'n hondjes
(slang, of sexual intercourse) In a position whereby one partner is on all fours and the other partner is penetrating from behind.

doggy style /ˈdɑɡ.i staɪl/ /ˈdɒ.ɡi staɪl/ /ˈdɔ.ɡi staɪl/ n
hondjeshouding
(slang) The position assumed for doggy style intercourse.

dogma /ˈdɑɡ.mə/ /ˈdɒɡ.mə/ /ˈdɔɡ.mə/ dogmas dogmata n
dogma leerstelling leerstuk geloofspunt
An authoritative principle, belief or statement of opinion, especially one considered to be absolutely true and indisputable, regardless of evidence or without evidence to support it.
dogmatiek dogma
A doctrine (or set of doctrines) relating to matters such as morality and faith, set forth authoritatively by a religious organization or leader.

dogmatic /dɑɡˈmæt.ɪk/ /dɒɡˈmæt.ɪk/ /dɔɡˈmæt.ɪk/ [dɑɡˈmæɾ.ɪk] [dɔɡˈmæɾ.ɪk] [ˈdɔɡˈmæɾ.ɪk] more dogmatic most dogmatic adj
dogmatisch
Asserting dogmas or beliefs in a superior or arrogant way; opinionated, dictatorial.

dogmatist dogmatists n
dogmaticus
A stubborn, assertive, opinionated person.

dogtooth tuna dogtooth tuna n
hondstonijn
Gymnosarda unicolor, a pelagic marine fish of the family Scombridae.

dogwood /ˈdɒɡwʊd/ dogwoods n
kornoelje
Any of various small trees of the genus Cornus, especially the wild cornel and the flowering cornel

doh /doʊ/ /dəʊ/ dohs n
do
(music) A syllable used in solfège to represent the first and eighth tonic of a major scale.

doily /ˈdɔɪli/ doilies n
onderlegger
(Judaism) A similar circular piece of lace worn as a head-covering by some married Jewish women.

doing /ˈduːɪŋ/ doings n
toedoen
A deed or action, especially when somebody is held responsible for it.

dolce far niente /ˌdoʊltʃeɪ ˌfɑɹ niˈɛnteɪ/ /ˌdoʊltʃi ˌfɑɹ niˈɛnti/ /ˌdɒltʃeɪ ˌfɑː nɪˈɛnteɪ/ n
dolce far niente
Sheer indulgent relaxation and blissful laziness, the enjoyment of idleness.

dole /dol/ /dɔʊl/ /dəʊl/ n
dop steun werkloosheidsuitkering
(informal) Payment by the state to the unemployed; unemployment benefits.

dole /dol/ /dɔʊl/ /dəʊl/ v
ronddelen toebedelen uitdelen
To distribute in small amounts; to share out small portions of a meager resource.

dole out v
uitdelen verdelen
(idiomatic, transitive) To distribute in apportioned amounts.

doll /dɑl/ /dɒl/ /dɔl/ [dɒːɫ] dolls dollz n
pop
A toy in the form of a human.

doll up v
optutten
(transitive, slang) To dress oneself or another in formal or ostentatious clothing as if for a special occasion.

doll's house doll's houses n
poppenhuis
(UK) A miniature house used by children as a toy for recreating domestic settings.

dollar /ˈdoː.lə/ /ˈdɑ.lɚ/ /ˈdɒl.ə/ /ˈdɔ.lɚ/ /ˈdɔː.lə/ dollars n
dollar
Official designation for currency in some parts of the world, including Canada, the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, and elsewhere. Its symbol is $.

dollop /ˈdɑləp/ /ˈdɒləp/ dollops n
brok kwak
A considerable lump, scoop, or quantity of something, especially soft food. [from 1810s]

dolmen /ˈdoʊl.mən/ /ˈdɑl.mən/ /ˈdɒl.mɛn/ dolmens n
hunebed
A prehistoric megalithic tomb consisting of a capstone supported by two or more upright stones, most having originally been covered with earth or smaller stones to form a barrow.

dolorous /ˈdoʊləɹəs/ /ˈdɒləɹəs/ more dolorous most dolorous adj
doloreus droefgeestig mismoedig mistroostig
Solemnly or ponderously sad.

dolour /ˈdoʊlɚ/ /ˈdɒlə/ /ˈdəʊlə/ dolours n
smart
(chiefly, uncountable, literary) Anguish, grief, misery, or sorrow.

dolphin /ˈdɑlf.ɪn/ /ˈdɒlf.ɪn/ [ˈdɑl̥fɪn] [ˈdɒl̥fɪn] dolphins n
dolfijn
A carnivorous aquatic mammal in one of several families of order Cetacea, famed for its intelligence and occasional willingness to approach humans.

dolphinarium /dɑl.fɪˈnɛəɹ.i.əm/ /dɒl.fɪˈnɛəɹ.i.əm/ dolphinaria dolphinariums n
dolfinarium

domain /doʊˈmeɪn/ /dəʊˈmeɪn/ /dəˈmeɪn/ domains n
domein
A geographic area owned or controlled by a single person or organization.
A field or sphere of activity, influence or expertise.
(computing, Internet) A collection of DNS or DNS-like domain names consisting of a delegated domain name and all its subdomains.
(computing) A collection of information having to do with a domain, the computers named in the domain, and the network on which the computers named in the domain reside.
(computing) The collection of computers identified by a domain's domain names.
(taxonomy) The highest rank in the classification of organisms, above kingdom; in the three-domain system, one of the taxa Bacteria, Archaea, or Eukaryota.
(biochemistry) A folded section of a protein molecule that has a discrete function; the equivalent section of a chromosome

domain name /də(ʊ)ˈmeɪnˌneɪm/ domain names n
domein domeinnaam
(Internet) A unique, case-insensitive name that identifies a realm of administrative autonomy, authority or control within the Internet.

dome /dəʊm/ domes n
koepel
(architecture) A structural element resembling the hollow upper half of a sphere.

domestic debt domestic debts n
binnenlandse schuld
(economics) debt owed to creditors resident in the same country as the debtor

domestic violence n
huiselijk geweld
Violence between members of a household, such as spouses.

domesticate /-kɪt/ /-stə-/ /dəˈmɛ.stɪ.keɪt/ /dəˈmɛ.stɪ.kət/ v
domesticeren
(transitive) To make domestic.
(transitive) To make (more) fit for domestic life.
(transitive) To adapt to live with humans.
(intransitive) To adapt to live with humans.

domestication domestications n
domesticatie
The act of domesticating, or accustoming to home; the action of taming wild animals or breeding plants.

domestique /dəˌmɛˈstik/ /ˌdɒ-/ /ˌdə(ʊ)mɛˈstiːk/ domestiques n
knecht
(cycle racing) A cyclist on a cycle racing team whose role is to assist the team's designated leaders (for example, by riding in front of them to create a slipstream, or to set the pace), even if at the expense of their own individual performance.

dominance /ˈdɑmɪnəns/ /ˈdɒmɪnəns/ /ˈdɔmɪnəns/ dominances n
dominantie
The state of being dominant; of prime importance; supremacy.
(physiology) The superior development of or preference for one side of the body or one of a pair of organs; such as being right-handed.
overheersing
Being in a position of power, authority or ascendancy over others.

dominant /ˈdɑmənənt/ /ˈdɒmɪnənt/ more dominant most dominant adj
dominant
Ruling; governing; prevailing
overheersend
Predominant, common, prevalent, of greatest importance.

dominant /ˈdɑmənənt/ /ˈdɒmɪnənt/ dominants n
dominant
(music) The fifth major tone of a musical scale (five major steps above the note in question); thus G is the dominant of C, A of D, and so on.

dominate /ˈdɑːmənət/ /ˈdɒmənət/ dominates n
dominaat
(historical) The late period of the Roman Empire, following the principate, during which the emperor's rule became more explicitly autocratic and remaining vestiges of the Roman Republic were removed from the formal workings of government; the reign of any particular emperor during this period.

dominate /ˈdɑ.məˌneɪt/ /ˈdɒm.əˌneɪt/ /ˈdɔm.əˌnæɪt/ v
domineren overheersen
To govern, rule or control by superior authority or power
domineren
To exert an overwhelming guiding influence over something or someone

domination /ˌdɑːməˈneɪʃən/ /ˌdɒməˈneɪʃən/ dominations n
overheersing
The exercise of power in ruling; sovereignty; authority; government.
(Christianity) A dominion; an angel from a high order of angels in the celestial hierarchy.
(BDSM) A fetish characterized by control and power over and discipline of one's sexual partner.

domineer /ˈdɑːm.ɪnˌɪɹ/ v
domineren
(transitive) To rule over or control arbitrarily or arrogantly; to tyrannize.

dominical /dəʊ-/ /dəˈmɪnək(ə)l/ /dəˈmɪnɪk(ə)l/ adj
zondags
(historical) Of or pertaining to the ancient system of dominical letters, used for determining Sundays (particularly Easter Sunday) in any given year.

dominion /doʊˈmɪnjən/ /dəˈmɪnjən/ dominions n
heerschappij
Power or the use of power; sovereignty over something; stewardship, supremacy.

domino effect domino effects n
domino-effect
The situation in which one event sets off a chain of additional events.

don /dɑn/ /dɒn/ dons n
maffiabaas
A mafia boss.

don /dɑn/ /dɒn/ v
aantrekken uitdossen zich
(transitive) To put on clothing; to dress (oneself) in an article of personal attire.

don't /doʊnt/ /dəʊnt/ [doʊ̯n] [dõʊ̯̃(ʔ)t̚] [dõʔ] [dəʊ̯nt̚] v
niet
do not (negative auxiliary)

don't count your chickens before they're hatched proverb
de huid niet verkopen voor de beer geschoten is
One should not depend upon a favorable (and typically overoptimistic) outcome to one's plans until it is certain to occur.

don't look a gift horse in the mouth proverb
een gegeven paard niet in de bek kijken
One should not unappreciatively question or inspect a gift too closely.

don't mention it phraseologicalUnit
geen dank niets te danken
A polite way of responding to thanks, by suggesting that the service is too trivial or humble to warrant thanks; you're welcome.

don't shoot the messenger proverb
geef niet de boodschapper de schuld schiet niet op de boodschapper schiet niet van de boodschapper
The bearer of bad news should not be held accountable for it.

don't worry phraseologicalUnit
maak je geen zorgen
Indicates to the interlocutor not to worry about something.

donation /doʊˈneɪʃən/ /dəʊˈneɪʃən/ donations n
schenking
A voluntary gift or contribution for a specific cause.

donator donators n
schenker begiftiger begunstiger donateur
(rare) Donor, one who donates.

done /dʌn/ [dɐn] [dʊn] more done most done adj
klaar
(of an activity or task) Completed or finished.
gaar
(of food) Ready, fully cooked.
op
Being exhausted or fully spent.

dongle /ˈdɑŋɡl̩/ /ˈdɒŋɡl̩/ dongles n
dongel
(computer hardware) Any small device that plugs into an electronic device, typically a computer, and alters its functionality. Common examples include wireless modems, digital media players, software copy protect devices, and adapters.
(computer hardware) A hardware device utilized by a specific application for purposes of copy protection.

donkey /ˈdɑŋki/ /ˈdɒŋki/ /ˈdɔŋki/ /ˈdʌŋki/ donkeys n
ezel
A domestic animal, Equus asinus asinus, similar to a horse.
ezel koppige ezel
A stubborn person.
ezel domme ezel
A fool.

donor /ˈdoʊnɚ/ /ˈdəʊnə/ donors n
schenker donor
One who makes a donation.

donor fatigue n
donormoeheid
Ending by a donor of a prior pattern of donation to a charity or cause.

doohickey /ˈduhɪki/ doohickeys n
dinges
(slang, originally, US) A thing (used in a vague way to refer to something whose name one does not know or cannot recall)

dook v
mokken
(of a ferret) To make a certain clucking sound.

doom /duːm/ dooms n
ondergang
Death.

doom metal n
doommetal
(music genre) A subgenre of heavy metal characterised by a slow tempo and low-tuned guitars, often emphasizing despairing lyrics.

doomed /duːmd/ more doomed most doomed adj
gedoemd
Assured to suffer death, failure, or a similarly negative outcome.

doomsayer /ˈdumˌseɪ.ɚ/ /ˈduːmˌseɪ.ə/ doomsayers n
doemprofeet ondergangsprofeet onheilsprofeet
One who makes dire predictions about the future; one who predicts doom.

door /do(ː)ɹ/ /doə/ /doʊ/ /dɔɹ/ /dɔː/ doors n
deur portier
A portal of entry into a building, room, or vehicle, typically consisting of a rigid plane movable on a hinge. It may have a handle to help open and close, a latch to hold it closed, and a lock that ensures it cannot be opened without a key.

door handle door handles n
deurknop deurkruk klink
A mechanism attached to a door and used to open or close it.

door to door adv
van deur tot deur
(by metonymy) From one household or business to the next.
(by metonymy) From ultimate origin to ultimate destination.

doorbell /ˈdɔɹ.bɛl/ /ˈdɔː.bɛl/ doorbells n
deurbel schel
A device on or adjacent to an outer door for announcing one's presence. It can be mechanical, directly sounding a bell, or a button that electrically sounds a chime or buzzer inside the building.

doorframe /ˈdɔɹˌfɹeɪm/ /ˈdɔːˌfɹeɪm/ doorframes n
deurlijst
The frame into which a door is fitted.

doorjamb doorjambs n
deurpost
Either of the upright posts on either side of a door, which together support a lintel.

doorknob /ˈdɔɹ.nɑb/ /ˈdɔː.nɒb/ doorknobs n
deurknop
A circular device attached to a door, the rotation of which permits the unlatching of the door.

doorknocker doorknockers n
deurhamer deurklopper
A knocker mounted on a door.

doormat /ˈdɔɹˌmæt/ /ˈdɔːˌmæt/ doormats n
deurmat
A coarse mat at the entrance to a house, upon which one wipes one's shoes.
voetveeg buklaaf
(figuratively, derogatory) Someone who is overly submissive to others' wishes.

doorway /ˈdo(ː)ɹweɪ/ /ˈdoəweɪ/ /ˈdɔɹweɪ/ /ˈdɔːweɪ/ doorways n
deuropening deurgat
The passage of a door; a door-shaped entrance into a house or a room.

dopamine /ˈdoʊ.pəˌmin/ /ˈdəʊ.pə.miːn/ dopamines n
dopamine
(neurotransmitter, pharmaceutical drug) A monoamine C8H11NO2 that is a decarboxylated form of dopa, present in the body as a neurotransmitter and a precursor of other substances including adrenalin.

dope [doʊp] [dəʊp] dopes n
beits grondlaag was
(uncountable) Any viscous liquid or paste, such as a lubricant, used in preparing a surface.
beits vernis
(uncountable, aeronautics) Any varnish used to coat a part, such as an airplane wing or a hot-air balloon in order to waterproof, strengthen, etc.
drugs
(uncountable, slang) Any of various recreational substances:
dommerik idioot
(countable, slang) A stupid person.

dope [doʊp] [dəʊp] v
doteren
(transitive, electronics) To add a dopant such as arsenic to (a pure semiconductor such as silicon).

doping dopings n
doping
(sports) The use of drugs to improve athletic performance.
dotering
The addition of small quantities of an element (a dopant) to a semiconductor to change its characteristics.

doppelganger /-ˌɡæŋə/ /-ˌɡæŋəɹ/ /ˈdɑp(ə)lˌɡɛŋəɹ/ /ˈdɒp(ə)lˌɡɛŋə/ doppelgangers n
dubbelganger
A ghostly double of a living person, especially one that haunts such a person.
An evil twin.
A remarkably similar double.

dor /ˈdɔː(ɹ)/ dors n
gewone mestkever

dork /dɔɹk/ /dɔːk/ dorks n
dees lul piemel
(vulgar, slang) The penis. [from the 20th c.]

dormant /ˈdɔɹmənt/ /ˈdɔːmənt/ adj
latent niet actief slapend
Inactive, sleeping, asleep, suspended.

dormant volcano dormant volcanoes dormant volcanos n
slapende vulkaan
(geology) A volcano that has not erupted for a considerable length of time, but is still capable of erupting.

dormer /ˈdɔɹmɚ/ /ˈdɔːmə(ɹ)/ dormers n
dakkapel
(architecture) A room-like, roofed projection from a sloping roof.

dormer-window dormer-windows n
dakvenster
An upright window built from a sloping roof.

dormitory /ˈdɔɹmɪˌtɔɹi/ dormitories n
slaapcel slaapzaal
A room containing a number of beds (and often some other furniture and/or utilities) for sleeping, often applied to student and backpacker accommodation of this kind.
internaat studentenhuis
A building or part of a building which houses students, soldiers, monks etc. who sleep there and use communal further facilities.

dormouse /ˈdɔɹmaʊs/ /ˈdɔːmaʊs/ dormice n
relmuis hazelmuis
Any of several species of small, mostly European rodents of the family Gliridae; also called Myoxidae or Muscardinidae by some taxonomists.

dorsal fin dorsal fins n
rugvin
A fin located on the backs of fish and some marine mammals.

dosage /ˈdəʊsɪd͡ʒ/ dosages n
dosering
The administration of a medication etc, in a measured amount; dosing.

dose /doʊs/ /dəʊs/ doses n
dosis
A measured portion of medicine taken at any one time.

dossier /-si.ɚ/ /ˈdɑ.si.eɪ/ /ˈdɑs.jeɪ/ /ˈdɒs.i.eɪ/ /ˈdɔ.si.eɪ/ /ˈdɔs.jeɪ/ dossiers n
dossier map folder
A collection of papers and/or other sources, containing detailed information about a particular person or subject, together with a synopsis of their content.

dot /dɑt/ /dɒt/ /dɔt/ dots n
punt
(grammar) A punctuation mark used to indicate the end of a sentence or an abbreviated part of a word; a full stop; a period.
One of the two symbols used in Morse code.
Anything small and like a speck comparatively; a small portion or specimen.

dot the i's and cross the t's /ˌdɑt ði ˈaɪz ən ˌkɹɔs ðə ˈtiz/ /ˌdɒt ði ˈaɪz ən ˌkɹɒs ðə ˈtiːz/ /ˌdɔt ðɘ ˈɒez ɘn ˌkɹɔs ðɘ ˈtɘiz/ v
de puntjes op de i zetten
(idiomatic) To take care of every detail, even minor ones; to be meticulous or thorough; to finish off something close to complete.

dotage /ˈdoʊtɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈdəʊtɪdʒ/ dotages n
dementie seniliteit
Decline in judgment and other cognitive functions, associated with aging; senility.

dote /dəʊt/ dotes n
dot schat
(Ireland) A darling, a cutie.

dote /dəʊt/ v
dol zijn op
(intransitive, usually, with on) To be weakly or foolishly fond of somebody.
dollen
(intransitive, archaic) To act in a foolish manner; to be senile.

dotterel /ˈdɒtɹəl/ dotterels n
morinelplevier
A small brown-and-black bird, Charadrius morinellus, of the plover family. [from 15th c.]

double /ˈdʌb(ə)l/ /ˈdʌbl̩/ [ˈdʌb.ɫ] adj
dubbel
Made up of two matching or complementary elements.
Of twice the quantity.
Having two aspects; ambiguous.
tweepersoons-
Designed for two users.
contra
(music) Of an instrument, sounding an octave lower.

double /ˈdʌb(ə)l/ /ˈdʌbl̩/ [ˈdʌb.ɫ] doubles n
dubbelganger dubbelgangster
A person who resembles and stands in for another person, often for safety purposes

double Dutch /dʌb.əl ˈdʌtʃ/ n
koeterwaals wartaal
Incomprehensible language.

double agent double agents n
dubbelagent dubbelspion

double bass /ˈdʌ.bl̩beɪs/ double basses n
contrabas
The largest stringed instrument of the violin family.

double bed double beds n
tweepersoonsbed
(UK, US) A bed designed for two adults, typically measuring 54 by 75 inches (1.35 by 1.9 meters).

double bond double bonds n
dubbele binding
(physical chemistry) A covalent bond in which two electron pairs (instead of the usual one) are shared between two atoms; most common between carbon atoms and carbon, oxygen or nitrogen atoms, but several other forms are known.

double chin double chins n
onderkin
A layer of subcutaneous fat under the chin, giving the appearance of having an extra chin.

double dagger double daggers n
dubbele obelisk
The typographical sign ‡ that is used to indicate a footnote or reference

double door double doors n
dubbeldeur
A set of two adjoining doors that can be opened independently.

double down v
inzet verdubbelen
(gambling) To double one's wager. In particular, it is the name of a specific doubling bet allowed in blackjack.

double entendre /dubl ɑ̃tɑ̃ːdɹ/ /dʌbəl ɒnˈtɒndɹə/ double entendre double entendres n
dubbele bodem
A phrase that has two meanings, especially where one is innocent and literal, the other risqué, bawdy, or ironic; an innuendo.

double factorial double factorials n
dubbelfaculteit
(mathematics, combinatorics) For an odd integer, the result of multiplying all the odd integers from 1 to the given number; or for an even integer, the result of multiplying all the even integers from 2 to the given number; symbolised by a double exclamation mark (!!). For example, 9!! = 1 × 3 × 5 × 7 × 9 = 945.

double fault double faults n
dubbelfout
(tennis) The missing of both the first serve and second serve, resulting in a point for the receiver.

double glazing double glazings n
dubbele beglazing
A system of insulated windows (and doors) having two parallel layers of glass separated by an air space

double life /ˈdʌb(ə)l ˌlaɪf/ double lives n
dubbelleven
An existence or life that has two aspects, particularly when one of them is regarded as embarrassing, immoral, or unlawful and thus kept hidden from a person's family, friends, and work colleagues.

double penetration n
dubbele penetratie sandwich
The simultaneous sexual penetration of one or more orifices of one person by two other people or objects.

double pica n
Palestine
(printing, dated) A large size of type, standardized as (UK) 22- or (US) 24-point.

double plural double plurals n
stapelmeervoud
(grammar) A word doubly inflected for the plural grammatical number in relation to its singular form; e.g., medium → media → medias.

double reed double reeds n
dubbelriet
(music) A pair of reeds, in any of several wind instruments, that are joined together and vibrate together.

double room double rooms n
tweepersoonskamer
A room, especially in a hotel, that is designed for two people and has two single beds (sometimes called a twin room) or one double bed.

double standard double standards n
dubbele moraal met twee maten meten
A pair of monetary values, i.e. a gold standard and a silver standard, both of which are legal tender.

double whole note double whole notes n
brevis
(US, music) A note with twice the value of a whole note; a breve.

double-click double-clicks n
dubbelklik
(computing) The action of pushing the button on a mouse twice in quick succession in order to perform a different task that would be performed from a single-click or triple-click.

double-click v
dubbelklikken
(computing) To push the button on a mouse twice in quick succession in order to perform a different task than would be performed from a single-click or triple-click.

double-decker double-deckers n
dubbeldekker
A frigate with two decks above the waterline.

double-decker bus double-decker buses n
dubbeldekker dubbeldeksbus
A bus that has two levels (decks) of seating.

double-edged sword double-edged swords n
tweesnijdend zwaard
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see double-edged,‎ sword.

double-entry adj
dubbel boekhouden dubbele boekhouding
(accounting) Describing a method of bookkeeping in which each transaction is entered in two accounts, for debits and for credits.

double-park v
dubbel parkeren
To park a car next to a car already parked on the side of a street, obstructing traffic.

double-quick double-quicks n
looppas
The double time, a marching cadence (pace) approaching running speed.

double-u /ˈdʌbəljuː/ /ˌdʌb.əlˈjuː/ double-ues n
wee
The name of the Latin-script letter W.

doublet /ˈdʌblət/ doublets n
doublet tweelingwoord
(quantum mechanics) A quantum state of a system with a spin of ½, such that there are two allowed values of the spin component, −½ and +½.

doublethink doublethinks n
dubbeldenk
The holding of two contradictory beliefs in one's mind simultaneously and accepting both of them as true or correct, without realizing the contradiction.

doubloon /dʌˈbluːn/ doubloons n
dubloen
(historical, numismatics) A former Spanish gold coin, also used in its American colonies. [from early 17th c.]

doubly /ˈdʌ.bəl.li/ /ˈdʌb.li/ adv
dubbel
(usually, of relative importance, of degree, quantity or measure) In a double manner; with twice the severity or degree.

doubt /daʊt/ /dʌʊt/ doubts n
twijfel
(uncountable, countable) Disbelief or uncertainty (about something); (countable) a particular instance of such disbelief or uncertainty.

doubt /daʊt/ /dʌʊt/ v
twijfelen betwijfelen
(ambitransitive) To be undecided about; to lack confidence in; to disbelieve, to question.

doubter doubters n
twijfelaar

doubtless /ˈdaʊ̯tləs/ /ˈdʌʊ̯tləs/ adv
ongetwijfeld zonder twijfel
Without doubt; certainly; definitely; very probably, in all likelihood; doubtlessly.

douchebag /ˈduːʃˌbæɡ/ douchebags n
klootzak debiel eikel idioot lul vlegel
(US, slang, vulgar) A jerk or asshole; a mean or rude person; someone seen as being arrogant, snobby or obnoxious.

dough /doʊ/ /dəʊ/ /dʌf/ doughs n
deeg
A thick, malleable substance made by mixing flour with other ingredients such as water, eggs, and/or butter, that is made into a particular form and then baked.
poen mula saaf
(slang, somewhat dated) Money.

dough scraper dough scrapers n
pottenlikker
A rubber or metal implement used to scrape food, such as dough, off a countertop, out of a bowl, etc.

doughboy doughboys n
gebakken brood infanterist knoedel
A kind of flour dumpling.

doughnut /ˈdoʊnət/ /ˈdoʊˌnʌt/ /ˈdəʊˌnʌt/ doughnuts n
berlinerbol donut
A deep-fried piece of dough or batter, commonly of a toroidal (a ring doughnut) shape, often mixed with various sweeteners and flavourings; or flattened sphere (a filled doughnut) shape filled with jam, custard or cream.

doughty /ˈdaʊti/ [-ɾi] [ˈdʌʊ̯ɾi] doughtier doughtiest more doughty most doughty adj
dapper
(dated, or, archaic) Bold; brave, courageous.

dour /ˈdaʊ.ɚ/ /ˈdaʊə/ /ˈdaʊɚ/ /ˈdur/ /ˈdʊə/ /ˈdʊɹ/ dourer dourest more dour most dour adj
afschrikwekkend
Stern, harsh and forbidding.
onverbiddelijk
Unyielding and obstinate.
stuurs
Expressing gloom or melancholy.

douse /daʊs/ v
onderdompelen onderduiken
(ambitransitive) To plunge suddenly into water; to duck; to immerse.
doven uitdoen uitdoven
(transitive) To put out; to extinguish.

dove /dʌv/ doves n
duif
(countable) A pigeon, especially one smaller in size and white-colored; a bird (often arbitrarily called either a pigeon or a dove or both) of more than 300 species of the family Columbidae.

dove of peace doves of peace n
vredesduif

dovecote /ˈdʌvkɑt/ /ˈdʌvkɒt/ dovecotes n
duivenkot duiventil
A small house or box, often raised to a considerable height above the ground, and having compartments (pigeonholes), in which domestic pigeons breed; a dove house.

dovetail /ˈdʌvteɪl/ /ˈdʌvˌteɪl/ dovetails n
zwaluwstaart
In full dovetail joint: a type of joint where adjoining components are fastened by multiple tenons cut into wedge shapes resembling a dove's tail, which interlock with mortises having corresponding shapes.

dowager /ˈdaʊədʒə/ /ˈdaʊəd͡ʒɚ/ dowagers n
douairière
a widow holding property or title derived from her late husband
dame
any lady of dignified bearing

dowel /ˈdaʊəl/ dowels n
deuvel
A pin, or block, of wood or metal, fitting into holes in the abutting portions of two pieces, and being partly in one piece and partly in the other, to keep them in their proper relative position.
plug
(construction) A piece of wood or similar material fitted into a surface not suitable for fastening so that other pieces may be fastened to it.

dower /ˈdaʊ.əɹ/ [ˈdaʊ.ə(ɹ)] [ˈdaʊ.ɚ] dowers n
lijftocht leeftocht
(legal) The part of or interest in a deceased husband's property provided to his widow, usually in the form of a life estate.
weduwgift
(legal) Property given by a groom directly to his bride at or before their wedding in order to legitimize the marriage; dowry.

dowitcher /ˈdaʊ.ɪt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ dowitchers n
grijze snip
Any of three long-legged and long-billed migratory wading birds in the genus Limnodromus of the family Scolopacidae.

down /daʊn/ more down most down adj
laag
At a lower level than before.
depressief depri down
(informal) Sad, unhappy, depressed, feeling low.

down /daʊn/ farther down farthest down adv
neer beneden
(comparable) From a higher position to a lower one; downwards.
beneden
To the south (as south is at the bottom of typical maps).
af uit
Into a state of non-operation.

down /daʊn/ downs n
heuvel
(especially southern England) A hill, especially a chalk hill; rolling grassland
dons
Soft, fluffy immature feathers which grow on young birds. Used as insulating material in duvets, sleeping bags and jackets.
baan veld
(usually, in the plural) A field, especially one used for horse racing.
down kwart ronde
(American football) A single play, from the time the ball is snapped (the start) to the time the whistle is blown (the end) when the ball is down, or is downed.

down /daʊn/ preposition
af beneden
From the higher end to the lower of.
From one end to another of (in any direction); along.

down /daʊn/ v
atten drinken droppen laten vallen zuipen
(transitive) To knock (someone or something) down; to cause to come down; to fell. [from 16th c.]
atten drinken potten zuipen
(transitive) Specifically, to cause (something in the air) to fall to the ground; to bring down (with a missile etc.). [from 19th c.]

down payment down payments n
aanbetaling
(legal, finance) A payment representing a fraction of the price of something being purchased, made to secure the right to continue making payments towards that purchase.

downbeat /daʊnˈbiːt/ more downbeat most downbeat adj
droef pessimistisch
Sad or pessimistic.

downcast /-kæst/ /ˈdaʊnkɑːst/ /ˈdaʊnˌkæst/ more downcast most downcast adj
moedeloos neergeslagen
Of a person: feeling despondent or discouraged.

downfall /daʊnˈfɔːl/ /ˈdaʊnfɔːl/ downfalls n
neergang
A precipitous decline in fortune; death or rapid deterioration, as in status or wealth.

downhill /ˈdaʊnˌhɪl/ /ˌdaʊnˈhɪl/ more downhill most downhill adv
bergaf
Down a slope.

downhill /ˈdaʊnˌhɪl/ /ˌdaʊnˈhɪl/ downhills n
afdaling
(uncountable) The fastest of the disciplines of alpine skiing.

download /ˈdaʊnˌloʊd/ /ˈdaʊnˌləʊd/ /ˌdaʊnˈləʊd/ downloads n
download
A file transfer to a given computer or device from a remote one through a network connection.

download /ˈdaʊnˌloʊd/ /ˈdaʊnˌləʊd/ /ˌdaʊnˈləʊd/ v
downloaden afladen binnenhalen binnenladen
(transitive, computing) To transfer data to a given computer from a remote one via a network.

downloadable /ˌdaʊnˈloʊd.ə.bl̩/ /ˌdaʊnˈləʊd.ə.bl̩/ adj
downloadbaar
Capable of being downloaded.

downplay v
bagatelliseren geringschatten minimaliseren
(transitive) To de-emphasize; to present or portray as less important or consequential.

downpour /ˈdaʊn.pɔː(ɹ)/ downpours n
wolkbreuk
A heavy rain.

downright /ˈdaʊnˌɹaɪt/ adv
gewoonweg regelrecht
Really; actually; quite

downshift /ˈdaʊnʃɪft/ /ˈdaʊnˌʃɪft/ v
terugschakelen
(automotive, cycling) To shift (a car or bicycle) into a lower gear.

downside /ˈdaʊnˌsaɪd/ downsides n
keerzijde nadeel schaduwzijde
A disadvantageous aspect of something that is normally advantageous.

downsize /ˈdaʊnsaɪz/ v
afslanken reorganizeren
(intransitive) To reduce in size or number.
(transitive) To reduce the workforce of.
afdanken afvloeien
(transitive, euphemistic) To terminate the employment of.

downspout downspouts n
regenpijp
A vertical pipe or conduit that carries rainwater from the scupper, guttering of a building to a lower roof level, drain, ground or storm water runoff system.

downstairs /daʊnˈstɛəz/ /daʊnˈstɛɹz/ adv
beneden
Down the stairs.

downstream adv
stroomafwaarts
Following the path of a river or stream

downtime /ˈdaʊntaɪm/ /ˈdaʊnˌtaɪm/ downtimes n
downtime
The amount of time lost due to forces beyond one's control, such as the breakdown of machinery or a computer crash.

downtown downtowns n
centrum binnenstad stadscentrum
(chiefly, US, Canada) The main business part of a city or town, usually located at or near its center.

downtrodden more downtrodden most downtrodden adj
onderdrukt verdrukt
(figuratively) Oppressed, persecuted or subjugated.
vertrapt
Trodden down.

downvote /ˈdaʊnˌvoʊt/ /ˈdaʊnˌvəʊt/ v
downvoten
(transitive, Internet, Reddit) To vote against, reducing a cumulative tally of popularity.

downward /ˈdaʊnwəd/ /ˈdaʊnwɚd/ more downward most downward adj
neerwaarts
Moving, sloping or oriented downward.

downwards /ˈdaʊnwədz/ /ˈdaʊnwɚdz/ adv
benedenwaarts
Towards a lower place; towards what is below.

downy /ˈdaʊni/ downier downiest adj
donzig
Having down, covered with a soft fuzzy coating as of small feathers or hair.

dowry /ˈdaʊəɹi/ /ˈdaʊɹi/ dowries n
bruidsschat
Payment, such as property or money, paid by the bride's family to the groom or his family at the time of marriage.

doxastic /dɒkˈsæstɪk/ more doxastic most doxastic adj
doxastisch
Of, pertaining to, or depending on opinion; conjectural. Example 1794 T. Taylor tr. Plotinus Five Bks. Introd. 22 Different objects of knowledge were known by different gnostic powers..sensibles by sense, doxastics by opinion. 1801 T. Taylor tr. Aristotle Metaphysics Introd. 54 Subordinate to this is the doxastic energy. 1822 T. Taylor tr. Apuleius Metamorphosis i. 332 Things which may be seen by the eyes, and touched by the hand, and which Plato calls doxastic

doxology /dɑkˈsɑləd͡ʒi/ /dɒkˈsɒlədʒi/ doxologies n
doxologie
An expression of praise to God, especially a short hymn sung as part of a Christian worship service.

doze /doʊz/ v
dommelen
(intransitive) To sleep lightly or briefly; to nap, snooze.

doze off v
indutten
To fall asleep unintentionally.

dozen /ˈdʌzən/ dozen dozens n
dozijn twaalftal
A set of twelve.
(bingo) The number twelve.
tientallen
(as plural only, always followed by of) A large, unspecified number of, comfortably estimated in small multiples of twelve, thus generally implied to be significantly more than ten or twelve, but less than perhaps one or two hundred; many.

dozy dozier doziest adj
slaperig
Quite sleepy or tired.

draconian /dɹeɪˈkoʊ.ni.ən/ /dɹækˈəʊ.ni.ən/ /dɹəˈkoʊ.ni.ən/ /dɹəˈkəʊ.ni.ən/ more draconian most draconian adj
draconisch
Very severe, cruel, or harsh.

draculin /ˈdɹæk.jəl.ɪn/ n
draculine
(organic chemistry, zoology) A glycoprotein with anticoagulant properties, found in the saliva of vampire bats.

draft /dɹæft/ /dɹɑːft/ adj
getapt vat
(not comparable) Referring to drinks on tap, in contrast to bottled.

draft /dɹæft/ /dɹɑːft/ drafts n
tocht trek
(US spelling) A current of air, usually coming into a room or vehicle.
trek
(US spelling) The draw through a flue of gasses (smoke) resulting from a combustion process.
slok teug
(US spelling) The quantity of liquid (such as water, alcohol, or medicine) drunk in one swallow.
diepgang
(US spelling, nautical) The depth of water needed to float a particular ship; the depth from the waterline to the bottom of a vessel's hull; the depth of water drawn by a vessel.
schets aanzet kladje kladversie
(universal) An early version of a written work (such as a book or e-mail) or drawing.
kladversie sketch
(universal) A preliminary sketch or outline for a plan.
wissel
(universal) A cheque, an order for money to be paid.
lichting
(American English, usually with the) Conscription, the system of forcing people to serve in the military.

draft /dɹæft/ /dɹɑːft/ v
in [['t]] klad maken schetsen
(transitive) To write a first version, make a preliminary sketch.
wetsontwerp
To write a law.
ronselen oproepen
(transitive, US) To conscript a person, force a person to serve in some capacity, especially in the military.

draft horse draft horses n
trekpaard
(American spelling) A horse used for muscular work, other than carrying a rider and/or load, such as pulling a cart, plow or log.

draftee draftees n
dienstplichtige
One who is drafted (into a military service, etc).

drag /dɹæɡ/ [d͡ɹ̝˗ʷæˑɡ] drags n
fundering
(countable, foundry) The bottom part of a sand casting mold.
belemmering hinderpaal
(countable, slang) Someone or something that is annoying or frustrating, or disappointing; an obstacle to progress or enjoyment.
luchtweerstand weerstand
(nautical) The difference between the speed of a screw steamer under sail and that of the screw when the ship outruns the screw; or between the propulsive effects of the different floats of a paddle wheel.

drag /dɹæɡ/ [d͡ɹ̝˗ʷæˑɡ] v
slepen
(transitive) To pull along a surface or through a medium, sometimes with difficulty.

drag queen drag queens n
dragqueen
(LGBT, originally, slang) A person, usually male, who dresses up in women’s clothing and makeup, typically in an exaggerated fashion and for public performance.

drag through the mud v
door het slijk halen

dragline excavator /-ɾɚ/ /ˈdɹæɡlaɪn ˈɛkskəˌveɪtə/ /ˈdɹæɡlaɪn ˈɛkskəˌveɪtɚ/ dragline excavators n
dragline
Any of several very large vehicles used for lifting, especially in the process of mining: basically an excavator which drags its bucket to fill it.

dragnet dragnets n
sleepnet
(fishing) A net dragged across the bottom of a body of water.

dragon /ˈdɹæɡən/ /ˈdɹæɡɪn/ [ˈdɹeɪɡən] dragons n
draak lintworm
In European mythologies, a gigantic beast, typically reptilian with leathery bat-like wings, lion-like claws, scaly skin and a serpent-like body, often a monster with fiery breath.
draak dragonder
(pejorative) A fierce and unpleasant woman; a harridan.
Draak
(with definite article, often capitalized) The (historical) Chinese empire or the People's Republic of China.
draak
(figurative) Something very formidable or dangerous.

dragon boat dragon boats n
drakenboot
A type of boat raced in Chinese festivals featuring a dragon motif and twenty paddling, one drumming, and one steering known as the sweep.

dragon fruit /ˈdɹæɡ.ən ˌfɹuːt/ dragon fruits n
drakenvrucht pitaya
The fruit of certain cacti of the genus Hylocereus, cultivated in Southeast Asia and Central and South America, having cerise-pink- or yellow-coloured skin and a white or pink sweet fleshy interior with black seeds.

dragonfly /ˈdɹæɡənˌflaɪ/ dragonflies n
libel
An insect of the suborder Epiprocta or, more strictly, the infraorder Anisoptera, having four long transparent wings held perpendicular to a long body when perched.

dragonslayer dragonslayers n
drakendoder
One who slays a dragon.

dragoon /dɹæ-/ /dɹəˈɡun/ /dɹəˈɡuːn/ dragoons n
dragonder
(by extension) Originally (historical) , a soldier armed with a dragoon musket (sense 1.1) who fought both on foot and mounted on a horse; now, a cavalier or horse soldier from a regiment formerly armed with such muskets.

drain /dɹeɪn/ /dɹiːn/ [d͡ʒɹeɪn] drains n
afvoer
(chiefly, US, Canada) A conduit allowing liquid to flow out of an otherwise contained volume; a plughole (UK)

drain /dɹeɪn/ /dɹiːn/ [d͡ʒɹeɪn] v
leeglopen
(intransitive) To lose liquid.
ontwateren
(transitive, ergative) To convert a perennially wet place into a dry one.
uitputten
(transitive) To deplete of energy or resources.
leeg laten lopen leeglopen
(transitive) To draw off by degrees; to cause to flow gradually out or off; hence, to exhaust.

drainage /ˈdɹeɪnəd͡ʒ/ drainages n
drainage afwatering
A natural or artificial means for the removal of fluids from a given area by its draining away.

drainage basin drainage basins n
stroomgebied spaarbekken
(hydrology) A topographic region in which all water drains to a common outlet; a watershed.

drainage system drainage systems n
dalstelsel drainagepatroon
(geomorphology) pattern formed by the streams, rivers, and lakes in a particular drainage basin

draisine draisines n
draisine
(rail transport) A light auxiliary rail vehicle (train) or tram.

drake /dɹeɪk/ drakes n
woerd draak mannetjeseend
A male duck.
draakje
(poetic) A dragon.
(historical) A small piece of artillery.

drama /ˈdɹeɪmə/ /ˈdɹæmə/ /ˈdɹɑmə/ /ˈdɹɑːmə/ dramas dramata n
drama
(countable) A composition, normally in prose, telling a story and intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue
(uncountable, countable) A situation in real life that has the characteristics of such a theatrical play.
drama theateropvoering toneelstuk
(uncountable) Theatrical plays in general.

drama queen drama queens n
dramanicht relnicht
(idiomatic, informal, pejorative) An overly or exaggeratedly dramatic person.

dramatic /dɹəˈmætɪk/ more dramatic most dramatic adj
dramatisch
Of or relating to the drama.
Striking in appearance or effect.

dramaturgy /ˈdɹæməˌtɜː(ɹ)d͡ʒi/ dramaturgies n
dramaturgie
(theater) The art of dramatic composition for the stage.

drape /dɹeɪp/ v
bekleden
(transitive) To cover or adorn with drapery or folds of cloth, or as with drapery.

drasha drashos drashot n
droosje
(Judaism) A sermon

drastic /ˈdɹæs.tɪk/ /ˈdɹɑːs.tɪk/ more drastic most drastic adj
drastisch
Having a strong or far-reaching effect; extreme, severe.

drat /dɹæt/ interjection
stik verrek
Expressing anger, annoyance or frustration.

drat /dɹæt/ v
verdoemen vervloeken
(transitive) To damn or curse.

draught animal draught animals n
trekdier
A strong working animal used to draw a load like a cart, a plough etc., as opposed to a mount.

draughtproof more draughtproof most draughtproof adj
tochtvrij
That prevents the entry of draughts.

draughts /dɹæfts/ /dɹɑːfts/ n
damspel
(board games, British, Australian, uncountable) A board game for two players in which the players each have a set number of pieces (typically 12 or 20, depending on the rule set), known as men, and the object is to capture each of the opponent's pieces by jumping one's own pieces over the opponent's pieces.

draw /dɹɑ/ /dɹɔ/ /dɹɔː/ [d͡ʒɹɔ] [d͡ʒɹɔɹ] draws n
trekking
The procedure by which the result of a lottery is determined.
gelijkspel
Draft: flow through a flue of gasses (smoke) resulting from a combustion process, possibly adjustable with a damper.
(poker) A situation in which one or more players has four cards of the same suit or four out of five necessary cards for a straight and requires a further card to make their flush or straight.

draw /dɹɑ/ /dɹɔ/ /dɹɔː/ [d͡ʒɹɔ] [d͡ʒɹɔɹ] v
sluiten
To pull (a curtain, blinds etc.) open or closed. [from 13th c.]
trekken
(intransitive, now, rare) To pull something along; to have force to move anything by pulling. [from 14th c.]
(transitive) To pull (a plough, vehicle etc.); to cause (something) to move forwards by pulling it. [from 11th c.]
(intransitive) To have a draught; to allow air to be passed through in order to allow for combustion. [from 18th c.]
To pull out, unsheathe (a sword, firearm etc.). [from 12th c.]
(intransitive, transitive) To steep; to leave (tea) temporarily in water to allow the flavour to increase. [from 18th c.]
To elicit information from (someone); to induce (a person) to speak on some subject. (Now frequently in passive.) [from 19th c.]
putten aantrekken
To cause (someone) to come to a particular place, condition, or course of action; to attract (a person). [from 12th c.]
gelijkspelen
(transitive, or, intransitive) To end a game in a draw (with neither side winning). [from 17th c.]
tekenen trekken
To conduct (a lottery); to select (the numbers) for a lottery; to win (a prize) in a lottery. [from 16th c.]

draw and quarter v
vierendelen
(transitive, historical) To execute (someone) by castration, disembowelling, beheading and quartering.

draw attention v
aandacht trekken opzien baren
to rouse someone to notice something, to cause someone to focus on something.

draw the short straw v
aan het kortste eind trekken het kortste lootje trekken
To select the shortest straw or other object while drawing straws.
(idiomatic) To be selected to do an undesirable task (by drawing the shortest straw or otherwise).

drawbridge /ˈdɹɔːbɹɪd͡ʒ/ drawbridges n
valbrug ophaalbrug
A hinged bridge which can be raised (to prevent its being crossed, as across a moat, or to allow watercraft to travel beneath it).

drawer /dɹɔɹ/ /dɹɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈdɹɑ.ɚ/ /ˈdɹɔ.ɚ/ /ˈdɹɔɹɚ/ /ˈdɹɔː.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɹɔːɹə(ɹ)/ drawers n
la schuif lade
An open-topped box that can be slid in and out of the cabinet that contains it, used for storing clothing or other articles.
tekenaar tekenares
Agent noun of draw; one who draws.
An artist who primarily makes drawings.

drawers /dɹɔɹz/ /dɹɔːz/ n
(lange) onderbroek
(dated, or, regional, informal) Underpants, especially long underpants.
beenbedekking
(slang) Any clothing covering the legs, such as shorts, trousers, or tights.

drawing /ˈdɹɑ.ɪŋ/ /ˈdɹɔː.ɪŋ/ /ˈdɹɔːɹɪŋ/ drawings n
tekening
A picture, likeness, diagram or representation, usually drawn on paper.
tekenen tekenkunst
Such acts practiced as a graphic art form.
tekenen
An act or event in which the outcome (e.g., designating a winner) is selected by chance in the form of a blind draw, notably of lots; especially such a contest in which a winning name or number is selected randomly by removing (or drawing) it from a container, popularly a hat.

drawing board /ˈdʒɹɔɪŋ bɔːd/ /ˈdʒɹɔɪŋ bɔːɹd/ drawing boards n
tekentafel
A plane surface or table to which paper can be fastened for drawing purposes.

drawing knife drawing knives n
haalmes
A knife with a handle at each end, used for shaving hoops for barrels by drawing it towards oneself.

drawing room drawing rooms n
woonkamer
(British, somewhat, dated) Any room where visitors may be entertained; now, the living room.

drawl /dɹɑl/ /dɹɔl/ /dɹɔːl/ /d͡ʒɹɑːw/ v
lijzig spreken
(intransitive) To speak with a slow, spiritless utterance, from affectation, laziness, or lack of interest.

dread /dɹɛd/ dreads n
vrees doodsangst
Great fear in view of impending evil; fearful apprehension of danger; anticipatory terror.
gevreesde
Somebody or something dreaded.

dread /dɹɛd/ v
bang zijn schrik hebben vrezen
(transitive) To fear greatly.
(intransitive) To be in dread, or great fear.
vrezen
To anticipate with fear.

dreaded /ˈdɹɛ.dəd/ /ˈdɹɛ.dɪd/ more dreaded most dreaded adj
gevreesd verafschuwd
Causing fear, dread, or terror.

dreadful /ˈdɹɛd.fʊl/ more dreadful most dreadful adv
vervaarlijk
(informal) Dreadfully.

dreadlock /ˈdɹɛdlɒk/ /ˈdɹɛdˌlɑk/ dreadlocks n
dreadlock
A single strand of dreadlocks.

dreadlocks /ˈdɹɛdlɒks/ /ˈdɹɛdˌlɑks/ n
dreadlocks
A hairstyle worn by Rastafarians and others in which the hair is left to grow long, and twisted into matted strings.

dreadnought /ˈdɹɛd.nɔt/ dreadnoughts n
slagschip
(informal) Any type of warship heavier in armour or armament than a typical battleship.

dream /dɹiːm/ [d̠͡ɹ̠˔ʷɪi̯m] [d͡ʒɹiːm] dreams n
droom
Imaginary events seen in the mind while sleeping.
droom hoop
(figurative) A hope or wish.

dream /dɹiːm/ [d̠͡ɹ̠˔ʷɪi̯m] [d͡ʒɹiːm] v
dromen
(intransitive) To see imaginary events in one's mind while sleeping.
(intransitive) To hope, to wish.
(transitive) To envision as an imaginary experience (usually when asleep).

dream come true dreams come true n
droom die uitkomt
Something which has long been desired or hoped for and which has finally happened.

dream house dream houses n
droomhuis
One's ideal house or home.

dreamcatcher dreamcatchers n
dromenvanger
A decorative Native American object in the form of a hoop and net with attachments such as feathers, traditionally believed by the Ojibwa to “filter out” bad dreams.

dreamer /ˈdɹimɚ/ /ˈdɹiːmə/ [d͡ʒɹimɚ] dreamers n
dromer droomster
One who dreams.
Someone whose beliefs are far from realistic.
zwaluwbaardkoekoek
A swallow-wing puffbird (Chelidoptera tenebrosa)

dreamland dreamlands n
dromenland
An imaginary world experienced while dreaming.

dreamlike more dreamlike most dreamlike adj
droomachtig
Like something from a dream; having a sense of vagueness, insubstantiality, or incongruousness.

dreamworld dreamworlds n
droomwereld
An imaginary world, such as experienced while dreaming.

dreary /ˈdɹɪəɹi/ /ˈdɹɪɹi/ drearier dreariest more dreary most dreary adj
bleek lusteloos
Drab; dark, colorless, or cheerless.

dredge /dɹɛd͡ʒ/ dredges n
baggermachine baggermolen baggerschip baggervaartuig skalian
A dredging machine.

dredge /dɹɛd͡ʒ/ v
baggeren
To make a channel deeper or wider using a dredge.

dreg /dɹɛɡ/ dregs n
bezinksel drab droesem
Sediment in a liquid.

dregs /dɹɛɡz/ n
bezinksel droesem
(collectively) The sediment settled at the bottom of a liquid; the lees in a container of unfiltered wine.

drench /dɹɛn(t)ʃ/ v
doordrenken
To make (someone or something) completely wet by having water or some other liquid fall or thrown on them or it; to saturate, to soak; also (archaic) , to make (someone or something) completely wet by immersing in water or some other liquid; to soak, to steep.

dress /dɹɛs/ dresses n
jurk kleed gewaad
An item of clothing (usually worn by a woman or young girl) which both covers the upper part of the body and includes a skirt below the waist.
kleding kledij
Apparel or clothing, especially when appropriate for a particular occasion, profession, etc.

dress /dɹɛs/ v
kleden aankleden zich aankleden zich kleden
(also, reflexive, and, figuratively) To put clothes (or, formerly, armour) on (oneself or someone, a doll, a mannequin, etc.); to clothe. [from 15th c.]
zich aankleden zich kleden
(agriculture, horticulture) To cultivate or tend to (a garden, land, plants, etc.); especially, to add fertilizer or manure to (soil); to fertilize, to manure.
(sports) Of a sportsperson: to put on the uniform and have the equipment needed to play a sport.
To put on clothes.

dress rehearsal dress rehearsals n
generale repetitie
A rehearsal prior to a public spectacle, where all the performers are in costume, in order to test all aspects of the production by closely reproducing the actual conditions of a performance.

dress shirt dress shirts n
overhemd
A collared shirt with buttons worn as part of a formal, business or business casual outfit.

dress up v
verkleden
(intransitive, often with 'as') To put on a costume portraying oneself as a particular type of character or well-known person.

dressed /ˈdɹɛst/ v
aangekleed
having clothes on

dressed to the nines adj
op zijn paasbest
(idiomatic) Very fancily or formally dressed; wearing very showy or splendid clothing.

dressing gown /ˈdɹɛsɪŋ ɡaʊn/ dressing gowns n
kamerjas
(UK, Ireland) An item of clothing often made from cotton or another absorbent material, in the form of a long open robe with a belt to tie it around the middle and fasten it securely; often worn over pyjamas.

dressing room /ˈd(ʒ)ɹɛsɪŋ ɹum/ /ˈdɹɛsɪŋ ɹuːm/ /ˈdɹɛsɪŋ ɹʊm/ dressing rooms n
kleedkamer
A room in a theatre or other performance venue in which performers may change costumes and apply makeup.

dressing table dressing tables n
kaptafel toilettafel
A low table or chest of drawers with a mirror at which one sits while dressing, applying makeup or similar tasks.

dribble /dɹɪ.bl̩/ /ˈdɹɪ.b(ə)l/ /ˈdɹɪ.bəl/ /ˈdɹɪ.bɫ̩/ dribbles n
druppel
(countable) A small amount of a liquid.
dribbelen
(countable, sports) The act of moving (with) a ball by kicking or bouncing it.

dribble /dɹɪ.bl̩/ /ˈdɹɪ.b(ə)l/ /ˈdɹɪ.bəl/ /ˈdɹɪ.bɫ̩/ v
dribbelen
(basketball, soccer) In various ball games, to move (with) the ball, controlling its path by kicking or bouncing it repeatedly.
kwijlen zeveren
To let saliva drip from the mouth; to drool.
druppelen
To fall in drops or an unsteady stream; to trickle.
(transitive) To let something fall in drips.

dried /dɹaɪd/ [d͡ʒɹaɪd] adj
gedroogd
Without water or moisture, said of something that has previously been wet or moist; resulting from the process of drying.
Usually of foods: cured, preserved by drying.

drift /dɹɪft/ v
trekken
(intransitive) To deviate gently from the intended direction of travel.

driftwood /ˈdɹɪftwʊd/ driftwoods n
drijfhout
A floating piece, or pieces, of wood that drifts with the current of a body of water.

drill /dɹɪl/ [dɹɪɫ] drills n
boormachine boor
The portion of a drilling tool that drives the bit.
dril
An activity done as an exercise or practice (especially a military exercise), particularly in preparation for some possible future event or occurrence.

drill /dɹɪl/ [dɹɪɫ] v
boren
(transitive) To create (a hole) by removing material with a drill (tool).
drillen graven
(ergative) To cause to drill (practice); to train in military arts.
drillen blokken stampen
(transitive) To repeat an idea frequently in order to encourage someone to remember it.
pompen
(slang, vulgar) To have sexual intercourse with; to penetrate.

drill bit drill bits n
boorkop
Any other style of cutter, for example a spade drill, that is rotated and fed in a similar manner as a twist drill to of cut a hole in metal, wood or other materials.

drilling /ˈdɹɪlɪŋ/ drillings n
boring
Act of drilling.

drillmaster drillmasters n
drilmeester
One who trains others in something.

drink /dɹɪŋk/ [d̠ɹ̠˔ʷɪŋk] drinks n
drank
A type of beverage (usually mixed).
drank drinken
A (served) alcoholic beverage.
drinken
The action of drinking, especially with the verbs take or have.

drink /dɹɪŋk/ [d̠ɹ̠˔ʷɪŋk] v
drinken
(ambitransitive) To consume (a liquid) through the mouth.
(intransitive) To consume alcoholic beverages.

drink like a fish v
drinken als een tempelier
(simile) To drink (especially alcohol) heavily and in excess.

drink under the table v
iemand onder tafel drinken
(transitive) To drink more alcohol than (someone) while remaining relatively sober.

drinkable more drinkable most drinkable adj
drinkbaar
(of water) Safe to drink.

drinking fountain drinking fountains n
drinkfontein
(Upper Midwestern US, Western US) A device in a public place that provides water to drink.

drinking game drinking games n
bierspel drinkspel
(games) A game (often a logic or memory game) which involves the drinking of alcohol, usually as a penalty for making mistakes, as the intoxication makes the game harder to play.

drinking horn drinking horns n
drinkhoorn
(chiefly, _, historical) A drinking vessel fashioned from an animal's horn.

drinking song drinking songs n
drinklied
A song which celebrates or accompanies the drinking of alcohol.

drinking straw drinking straws n
rietje pijpenstrootje
A long tube (usually made out of plastic or paper) through which a beverage is drunk via suction.

drinking water drinking waters n
drinkwater
Water that is suitable or intended for ingestion by humans.

drinking-horn drinking-horns n
drinkhoorn
A drinking-vessel made from the horn of an animal.

drip /dɹɪp/ v
druipen druppelen
(intransitive) To fall one drop at a time.

drive /dɹaɪv/ [d̠ɹ̠ ̝ʷaɪv] [d͡ʒɹaɪv] drives n
drijven
An act of driving (prompting) game animals forward, to be captured or hunted.
An act of driving (prompting) livestock animals forward, to transport a herd.
aandrijving
A mechanism used to power or give motion to a vehicle or other machine or machine part.
rit
A trip made in a vehicle (now generally in a motor vehicle).
dreef oprijlaan oprit
A driveway.
dreef drift weg
A type of public roadway.
drijfveer motivatie
(psychology) Desire or interest.

drive /dɹaɪv/ [d̠ɹ̠ ̝ʷaɪv] [d͡ʒɹaɪv] v
drijven voortdrijven aandrijven maken motiveren samendrijven
To cause intrinsic motivation through the application or demonstration of force: to impel or urge onward thusly, to compel to move on, to coerce, intimidate or threaten.
drijven samendrijven
(transitive) (especially of animals) To impel or urge onward by force; to push forward; to compel to move on.
drijven
(transitive, intransitive) To direct a vehicle powered by a horse, ox or similar animal.
indrijven
(transitive) To move (something) by hitting it with great force.
rijden besturen
(transitive, ergative) To operate (a wheeled motorized vehicle).
(transitive) To convey (a person, etc.) in a wheeled motorized vehicle.
motiveren
(transitive) To motivate; to provide an incentive for.
rijden pendelen
(intransitive) To travel by operating a wheeled motorized vehicle.

drive off v
verjagen
(idiomatic) To force to leave or go away.

drive wheel drive wheels n
aandrijfwiel
A wheel that transmits power to other elements of a mechanism.

drivel /dɹɪv.əl/ drivels n
geneuzel
Nonsense; senseless talk.
kwijl speeksel
(archaic) Saliva, drool.

drivel /dɹɪv.əl/ v
kwijlen
(archaic, intransitive) To have saliva drip from the mouth.

driver /ˈdɹaɪ.və(ɹ)/ /ˈdɹaɪvɚ/ drivers n
bestuurder chauffeur
A person who drives a motorized vehicle such as a car or a bus.
bestuurder
A person who drives some other vehicle.
stuurprogramma
(computing) A device driver; a program that acts as an interface between an application and hardware, written specifically for the device it controls.

driver's license driver's licenses n
rijbewijs rijvaardigheidsbewijs
(American spelling) A document issued to a specific person by a government authority, permitting this person to drive one or more classes of motor vehicle on public roads and highways, often used as an identification document.

driver's seat driver's seats n
bestuurdersstoel
(chiefly, US) The seat in a vehicle where the driver sits.

driveway driveways n
inrit oprit
(UK, US) A short private road that leads to a house or garage.

driving school driving schools n
rijschool motorrijschool
An institution where people learn to drive a land vehicle such as a car or motorcycle.

drizzle /ˈdɹɪz.l/ drizzles n
motregen drop gemiezer dropregen drup drupregen
Light rain.
stofregen
(physics, weather) Very small, numerous, and uniformly dispersed water drops, mist, or sprinkle. Unlike fog droplets, drizzle falls to the ground.

drizzle /ˈdɹɪz.l/ v
miezeren motregenen druppen motteren
(impersonal) To rain lightly.
druppelen
(cooking, transitive) To pour slowly and evenly, especially oil or honey in cooking.

dromedary /-dɹi/ /-mə-/ /ˈdrʌ-/ /ˈdɹɑməˌdɛɹi/ /ˈdɹɒmɪdəɹi/ dromedaries n
dromedaris
The single-humped camel (Camelus dromedarius).

drone /dɹoʊn/ /dɹəʊn/ drones n
dar drone
A male ant, bee or wasp, which does not work but can fertilize the queen.
brommen dreunen gebrom
A low-pitched hum or buzz.
bourdon
(musical instrument) One of the fixed-pitch pipes on a bagpipe.
drone
(metonymically): An aircraft operated by remote control, especially an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).

drone /dɹoʊn/ /dɹəʊn/ v
brommen eentonig spreken
To speak in a monotone.

drool /dɹuːl/ v
kwijlen
(ambitransitive) To secrete saliva, especially in anticipation of food.

drop /dɹɑp/ /dɹɒp/ [d͡ʒɹɑp] drops n
druppel
(also, figuratively) A small quantity of liquid, just large enough to hold its own round shape through surface tension, especially one that falls from a source of liquid.
snoepje bolletje
Often preceded by a defining word: a small, round piece of hard candy, such as a lemon drop; a lozenge.
val
An act of moving downwards under the force of gravity; a descent, a fall.
afgrond
The distance through which something drops, or falls below a certain level.

drop /dɹɑp/ /dɹɒp/ [d͡ʒɹɑp] v
(gaan) liggen
vallen
(intransitive, also, figuratively) To fall (straight down) under the influence of gravity, like a drop of liquid. [from 14th c.]
dalen
(intransitive) To decrease, diminish, or lessen in condition, degree, value, etc. [from 18th c.]
laten vallen
(transitive, ergative, also, figuratively) To let (something) fall; to allow (something) to fall (either by releasing hold of, or losing one's grip on). [from 14th c.]
(transitive, linguistics) To fail to write, or (especially) to pronounce (a syllable, letter, etc.). [from 19th c.]
uitstoten verwijderen
(transitive) To cease to include (something), as if on a list; to dismiss, to eject, to expel.

drop dead interjection
val dood
Used angrily to express disgust, contempt, derision, etc., toward another person.

drop dead v
doodvallen
(intransitive) To die suddenly.

drop in the bucket drops in the bucket n
een druppel in de oceaan een druppel op de gloeiende plaat
(idiomatic) Something of little importance, especially an inconsequential effort or action as compared to a huge problem.

drop like a bad habit v
als een baksteen laten vallen

drop the ball v
een steek laten vallen
(idiomatic) To fail in one's responsibilities or duties, or to make a mistake, especially at a critical point or when the result is very negative.

dropdown list dropdown lists n
uitklapmenu
(graphical user interface) A user interface control GUI element similar to a list box which allows the user to choose one value from a list.

droplet /ˈdɹɑːplət/ /ˈdɹɒplət/ droplets n
druppeltje
A very small drop.

dropout dropouts n
pad pat uitvaleinde
(cycling) The slot in the frame that accepts the axles of the wheels.

dropper /ˈdɹɑ.pɚ/ /ˈdɹɒp.ə/ /ˈdɹɔp.ə/ droppers n
pipet
A utensil for dispensing a single drop of liquid at a time.

dropping /ˈdɹɑpɪŋ/ /ˈdɹɒpɪŋ/ droppings n
keutel
(usually, in the plural) A piece of animal excrement; dung. [late 16th C.]

dropsy /ˈdrɑp.si/ /ˈdrɒp.si/ dropsies n
waterzucht
(archaic) Edema, swelling.

dropwise adv
druppel voor druppel
In drops; one drop at a time

drought /dɹaʊt/ [dɹʌʊt] droughts n
droogte
A period of unusually low rainfall, longer and more severe than a dry spell.

drove /dɹəʊv/ /d͡ʒɹoʊv/ droves n
kudde
A cattle drive or the herd being driven by it; thus, a number of cattle driven to market or new pastures.

drover /dɹoʊ.vəɹ/ /dɹəʊ.və/ drovers n
veedrijver
A person who drives animals, especially cattle or sheep, over long distances.

drown /dɹaʊn/ [d̠͡ɹ̠˔ʷaʊn] v
verdrinken verzuipen
(transitive) To kill by suffocating in water or another liquid.
verdrinken overspoelen overweldigen verzuipen
(intransitive) To be flooded: to be inundated with or submerged in (literally) water or (figuratively) other things; to be overwhelmed.

drown one's sorrows v
zorgen verdrinken
To drink alcohol heavily to deal with miserable feelings.

drown out v
overstemmen
(idiom) To cover, obscure, or overwhelm by being louder or more intense than.

drowned /dɹaʊnd/ adj
verdronken
That has died by drowning.

drowning /ˈdɹaʊnɪŋ/ drownings n
verdrinking
An instance of a person or animal drowning.
An instance of a person or animal being drowned.

drowse /dɹaʊz/ v
indutten inslapen
(intransitive) To nod off; to fall asleep.

drowsiness drowsinesses n
slaperigheid

drowsy /ˈdɹaʊzi/ drowsier drowsiest adj
slaperig
Inclined to drowse; heavy with sleepiness

drudgery /ˈdɹʌd͡ʒəɹi/ drudgeries n
hard labeur
Exhausting, menial, and tedious work.

drug /dɹʌɡ/ [d̠͡ɹ̠˔ʷʌɡ] drugs n
geneesmiddel medicijn
(pharmacology) A substance used to treat an illness, relieve a symptom, or modify a chemical process in the body for a specific purpose.
drug
A psychoactive substance, especially one which is illegal and addictive, ingested for recreational use, such as cocaine.

drug /dɹʌɡ/ [d̠͡ɹ̠˔ʷʌɡ] v
drogeren
(transitive) To administer intoxicating drugs to, generally without the recipient's knowledge or consent.
(transitive) To add intoxicating drugs to with the intention of drugging someone.

drug addict drug addicts n
drugsverslaafde drugverslaafde
A person with a chemical or psychological dependency on a drug, especially one which is illegal or improperly procured.

drug dealer drug dealers n
dealer
One who illegally sells recreational drugs.

drug trafficker drug traffickers n
drugshandelaar
A person involved in the smuggling, distribution, and sale of illegal drugs.

drug trafficking n
drugshandel
The process of smuggling, distributing and selling illegal drugs.

druglord druglords n
drugsbaron
A person who controls a large network of people involved in the illegal drug trade.

druid /ˈdɹuː.ɪd/ druids n
druïde
One of an order of priests among certain groups of Celts before the adoption of Abrahamic religions.

drum /ˈdɹʌm/ drums n
trom drum
A percussive musical instrument spanned with a thin covering on at least one end for striking, forming an acoustic chamber; a membranophone.
vat
A barrel or large cylindrical container for liquid transport and storage.

drum /ˈdɹʌm/ v
trommel
(ambitransitive) To beat with a rapid succession of strokes.

drum and bass n
drum and bass
(music) A style of electronic dance music focusing heavily on loud bass and fast-tempo drumbeats.

drum brake drum brakes n
trommelrem
A form of brake in which friction is applied by pads to the inner surface of a rotating cylinder (the brake drum) connected directly to a wheel

drum head drum heads n
trommelvel
The thin circle of material attached to the top of a drum shell for the purpose of striking, sometimes made of skin and in such occurrences sometimes referred to as a skin, or drum-skin, but often synthetic.

drum kit drum kits n
drumstel
A collection of drums and other percussion instruments designed to be played together.

drum major drum majors n
tamboer-maître
One who conducts and commands a marching band.

drum roll drum rolls n
tromgeroffel
A sound produced by hitting a drum repeatedly and rhythmically over short intervals.

drumfire /ˈdɹʌmfaɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɹʌmfaɪɚ/ drumfires n
trommelvuur roffelvuur
Heavy, continuous, rapid gunfire.

drummer /ˈdɹʌmə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɹʌmɚ/ drummers n
drummer drumspeler
(music) One who plays the drums.
kramer
Any of various fish of the family Kyphosidae, which make a drumming sound.

drumstick drumsticks n
drumstok drumstokje trommelstok
A stick used to play drums. [from 16th c.]

drunk /dɹʌŋk/ /d͡ʒɹʌŋk/ drunker drunkest adj
dronken beschonken zat bezopen blauw
Intoxicated as a result of excessive alcohol consumption, usually by drinking alcoholic beverages.

drunk /dɹʌŋk/ /d͡ʒɹʌŋk/ drunks n
dronkaard zatlap
A habitual drinker, especially one who is frequently intoxicated.

drunk driving n
rijden onder invloed

drunk tank drunk tanks n
dronkemanscel
(slang) A cell where people who have been arrested for public drunkenness are detained until they are sober.

drunken /ˈdɹʌŋkən/ more drunken most drunken adj
beschonken dronken zat
Drunk, in the state of intoxication after having drunk an alcoholic beverage.

drunkenness /ˈdɹʌŋkən.nəs/ drunkennesses n
dronkenschap
A state of being drunk.

drupe /dɹuːp/ /dɹɪu̯p/ drupes n
steenvrucht
(botany) a kind of fruit, with a fleshy exterior, formed from the exocarp and mesocarp, surrounding a hardened endocarp which protects the seed.

drupelet /-lət/ /ˈdɹuplɪt/ /ˈdɹuːplɪt/ drupelets n
steenvruchtje
(botany) One of the small drupe-like subdivisions which compose the outer layer of certain fruit such as blackberries or raspberries. [from mid 19th c.]

dry /dɹaɪ/ [d̠͡ɹ̠˔aɪ̯] [d̠͡ɹ̠˔ʷaɪ̯] [d͡ʒɹaɪ̯] drier driest dryer dryest adj
droog
Free from or lacking moisture.
(humor) Amusing without showing amusement.
Lacking interest, boring.
Of a bite from an animal: not containing the usual venom.

dry /dɹaɪ/ [d̠͡ɹ̠˔aɪ̯] [d̠͡ɹ̠˔ʷaɪ̯] [d͡ʒɹaɪ̯] v
drogen afdrogen
(transitive, figurative) To exhaust; to cause to run dry.

dry cleaning n
droogkuis stomen
The process of cleaning clothes and other fabrics without using water, instead using solvents and specialized equipment.

dry hop v
drooghoppen
To infuse beer with hops during the later stages of the brewing process.

dry ice n
droogijs
Carbon dioxide frozen in the solid state, used especially as a cooling agent and for the production of fog-like special effects. It sublimes at −78.5 °C (−109.3 °F) at normal atmospheric pressure.

dry mouth n
drogemondsyndroom hyposalivatie xerostomie
(medicine) Abnormal dryness of the mouth

dry off v
afdrogen
(transitive) To make dry.

dry port dry ports n
drooghaven

dry season dry seasons n
droge tijd
Any season in which little rain falls; used especially in the tropics where it alternates with the rainy season

dry up v
opdrogen
(transitive) To cause to become dry.

dry-hump v
droogneuken
(ambitransitive, slang) To simulate sexual intercourse without the genitalia directly touching, i.e. while wearing clothes, or by rubbing the genitals against something else.

dryad /ˈdɹaɪæd/ /ˈdɹaɪəd/ dryads n
dryade
(Greek mythology) A female tree spirit.

drydock drydocks n
droogdok
(nautical) A dock that can be drained of water and is used in the repair and construction of ships.

dryer /ˈdɹaɪə/ /ˈdɹaɪɚ/ [ˈd͡ʒɹaɪɚ] dryers n
droger
A household appliance that removes the water from clothing by accelerating evaporation, usually though heat and a tumbling motion.

dryness /ˈdɹaɪ.nəs/ drynesses n
droogheid droogte
(uncountable) A lack of moisture.

drywall drywalls n
gipskarton gipsplaat
A building material comprising a sheet of gypsum sandwiched between two pieces of heavy paper, used mainly for interior walls and ceilings.

dual /ˈd(j)u.əl/ /ˈdjuː.əl/ /ˈdʒuː.əl/ adj
dubbel tweeledig
Characterized by having two (usually equivalent) components.
dubbel
Pertaining to two, pertaining to a pair of.
(mathematics, physics) Exhibiting duality.
(linear algebra) Being the space of all linear functionals of (some other space).
(category theory) Being the dual of some other category; containing the same objects but with source and target reversed for all morphisms.
dualis tweevoud dubbel
(grammar) Pertaining to a grammatical number in certain languages that refers to two of something, such as a pair of shoes.

dual /ˈd(j)u.əl/ /ˈdjuː.əl/ /ˈdʒuː.əl/ duals n
dualis tweevoud
(mathematics) Of a vector in an inner product space, the linear functional corresponding to taking the inner product with that vector. The set of all duals is a vector space called the dual space.

dual earner /ˈd(j)uː.əl ɝnɚ/ /ˈdjuː.əl ɜːn.ə/ /ˈdʒuː.əl ɜːn.ə/ dual earners n
tweeverdiener
(economics) person of a couple with two jobs and thus two incomes; they may or may not have children.

dualism dualisms n
dualisme
(theology) The belief that the world is ruled by a pair of antagonistic forces, such as good and evil; the belief that man has two basic natures, the physical and the spiritual.

dub /dʌb/ v
bestempelen betitelen
(transitive) To name, to entitle, to call. [from the later 16th c]
nasynchroniseren dubben
To replace the original soundtrack of a film with a synchronized translation
tot ridder slaan ridderen
To clothe or invest; to ornament; to adorn.

dubbing /ˈdʌbɪŋ/ dubbings n
nasynchronisatie
(film) The replacement of a voice part in a film or animation, particularly with a translation, revoicing.

dubious /ˈdjuː.bi.əs/ /ˈdu.bi.əs/ more dubious most dubious adj
onzeker
twijfelachtig dubieus
(of a statement, matter, or thing) Arousing doubt; questionable; open to suspicion.

dubnium /ˈduːbniəm/ /ˈdʌbniəm/ n
dubnium
A transuranic chemical element (symbol Db) with atomic number 105.

dubstep /ˈdʌbstɛp/ n
dubstep
A subgenre of electronic dance music descended from 2-step garage that was popular in the early 2010s, characterized by its dark mood, sparse half-step and two-step rhythms, and emphasis on sub-bass.

ducal /djuːkəl/ more ducal most ducal adj
hertogelijk
Of or pertaining to a duke, a duchess, or the duchy or dukedom they hold.

ducat /ˈdʌkət/ ducats n
dukaat
(historical) A gold coin minted by various European nations.

duchess /ˈdʌt͡ʃəs/ /ˈdʌt͡ʃɪs/ duchesses n
hertogin
The wife or widow of a duke.
The female ruler of a duchy.

duchy /ˈdʌt͡ʃi/ duchies n
hertogdom
A dominion or region ruled by a duke or duchess.

duck /dʌk/ duck ducks n
eend
An aquatic bird of the family Anatidae, having a flat bill and webbed feet.
(uncountable) The flesh of a duck used as food.
eend vrouwtjeseend wijfjeseend
Specifically, an adult female duck; contrasted with drake and with duckling.

duck /dʌk/ v
duiken
(intransitive) To quickly lower the head or body, often in order to prevent it from being struck by something.
(transitive) To quickly lower (the head or body), often in order to prevent it from being struck by something.

duck test duck tests n
eendentest
(epistemology, philosophy) A form of abductive reasoning, application of intuition, or common sense regardless of technical parameters, to identify an ostensibly unknown subject by observing that subject's characteristics.

ducklike more ducklike most ducklike adj
eendachtig
Similar to a duck, or a characteristic of a duck.

ducklike more ducklike most ducklike adv
eendachtig
(usually, postpositive) in the manner of a duck; as, to walk ducklike

duckling /ˈdʌklɪŋ/ ducklings n
eendenjong eendenkuiken eendje piel
A young duck.
A young female duck.

duckpond duckponds n
eendenvijver
A pond that is populated by ducks.

ducks and drakes n
ketsen kiskassen
A pastime of throwing flat stones across water so as to make them bounce off the surface.

ducktail ducktails n
vetkuif
A hairstyle in which the hair is swept back into an upturned point at the back.

duckweed duckweed duckweeds n
kroos
Any of several reduced floating aquatic plants in the subfamily Lemnoideae of the family Araceae.

duct /dʌkt/ ducts n
buis leiding
a pipe, tube or canal which carries gas or liquid from one place to another

ductility /dʌkˈtɪlɪdi/ ductilities n
taaiheid
(physics) Ability of a material to be drawn out longitudinally to a reduced section without fracture under the action of a tensile force.

ductwork ductworks n
kanaalsysteem leidingen leidingwerk
The system of ducts in a particular building.

dud /dʌd/ duds n
blindganger
(informal) A device or machine that is useless because it does not work properly or has failed to work, such as a bomb, or explosive projectile.
niet
A lottery ticket that does not give a payout.

dude /duːd/ [dʉːu̯d] dudes n
kerel knul
(chiefly, US, Canada, colloquial) A man, generally a younger man.
kerel vent maat
(colloquial, used in the vocative) A term of address for someone, typically a man, particularly when cautioning them or offering advice.

duduk duduks n
duduk
(musical instrument) An Armenian woodwind instrument.

due date due dates n
vervaldag vervaldatum
The date of payment in financial arrangements.

due diligence /d͡ʒuː ˌdɪl.ɪ.d͡ʒəns/ /ˈdjuː ˌdɪl.ɪ.d͡ʒəns/ /ˈdu ˌdɪl.ɪ.d͡ʒəns/ /ˈd͡ʒʉː ˌdɪl.ɪ.d͡ʒəns/ n
due diligence gepaste zorgvuldigheid
(legal) A process during which a potential party to a contract evaluates the assets and liabilities of one or more other potential parties, to assess whether it should enter into the contract.

due to preposition
als gevolg van door veroorzaakt door
Caused by; resulting from; because of.

duel /ˈd(j)uəl/ /ˈdjuːəl/ duels n
duel tweegevecht
Arranged, regular combat between two private persons, often over a matter of honor.
duel tweekamp
(by extension) Any battle or struggle between two contending persons, forces, groups, or ideas.

duel /ˈd(j)uəl/ /ˈdjuːəl/ v
duelleren
To engage in a battle.

duet /djuˈɛt/ /duˈɛt/ duets n
duet duo
(music) A musical composition in two parts, each performed by a single voice (singer, instrument or univoce ensemble).
(music) A song composed for and/or performed by a duo.

duffel /dʌfəl/ duffels n
duffel
A kind of coarse woolen cloth, having a thick nap or frieze.

duffel coat duffel coats n
duffel duffelcoat houtje-touwtjejas montycoat
A warm, hooded coat, made from duffel, fastened with toggles.

dugong /ˈdjuːɡɒŋ/ /ˈduɡɑŋ/ dugongs n
doejong Indische zeekoe
A plant-eating aquatic marine mammal, of the genus Dugong, found in tropical regions.

dugout dugouts n
korjaal
(nautical) A canoe made from a hollowed-out log.

duh /dɜː/ /dʌ/ interjection
je meent het
Disdainful indication that something is obvious.

duiker /ˈdaɪkə/ /ˈdaɪkɚ/ duikers n
duiker
Any of several species of small southern African antelopes of the Cephalophinae subfamily.

duke /d(j)uːk/ /djuːk/ /dʒuːk/ dukes n
hertog
The male ruler of a duchy (female equivalent: duchess).
A high title of nobility; the male holder of a dukedom.

dulcimer /ˈdʌl.sɪ.mə/ /ˈdʌl.sɪ.mɚ/ dulcimers n
dulcimer hakkebord
A stringed instrument, with strings stretched across a sounding board, usually trapezoidal, played by plucking on the strings (traditionally with a quill) or by tapping on them (in the case of the hammer dulcimers).

dull /dʌl/ duller dullest adj
bot stomp
Lacking the ability to cut easily; not sharp.
saai
Boring; not exciting or interesting.
mat
Not shiny; having a matte finish or no particular luster or brightness.
dom
Not bright or intelligent; stupid; having slow understanding.

dullard /ˈdʌləd/ /ˈdʌlɚd/ dullards n
sufferig
A stupid person; a fool.

dullness /ˈdʌl.nəs/ dullnesses n
saaiheid
The quality of being slow of understanding things; stupidity.

duma /ˈdumə/ dumas n
doema
A Russian legislative assembly such as the historical duma of the Russian Empire or the modern lower house of the Federal Assembly (the Russian national parliament).

dumb /dʌm/ dumber dumbest adj
dom stom
(informal, pejorative, especially of a person) Stupid.

dumb blonde dumb blondes n
dom blondje
(pejorative) A common stereotype of a blonde as a woman with low intelligence.
(by extension, rare) A man of similar type.

dumbbell /ˈdʌm.bɛl/ dumbbells n
halter
A weight training implement consisting of a short bar with weight counterpoised on each end.

dumbfound /ˈdʌm.faʊnd/ /ˌdʌmˈfaʊnd/ v
verstomd doen staan
(transitive) To confuse and bewilder; to leave speechless.

dumbfounded more dumbfounded most dumbfounded adj
onthutst verbijsterd perplex stomverbaasd stupéfait verbouwereerd
Shocked and speechless.

dummy subject dummy subjects n
loos onderwerp
(grammar) A word (in English, it or there) used as the subject of a sentence when the real subject is placed after the main verb, or when the subject is indefinite.

dump /dʌmp/ [dɐm̥p] dumps n
vuilnisbelt
A place where waste or garbage is left; a ground or place for dumping ashes, refuse, etc.; a disposal site.

dump /dʌmp/ [dɐm̥p] v
dumpen
(transitive, informal) To end a romantic relationship with.

dump truck dump trucks n
kiepwagen
A heavy truck, for carrying loose, bulk cargo, having a hinged bed that allows the contents to be unloaded onto the ground.

dumpling /ˈdʌmp.lɪŋ/ dumplings n
knoedel
By restriction, a food composed of a dough wrapper around a filling.

dun /dʌn/ adj
grijsbruin
Of a brownish grey colour.

dun /dʌn/ duns n
grijs-bruin vaalbruin
A brownish grey colour.

dun /dʌn/ v
afpersen
(transitive) To ask or beset a debtor for payment.

dune /d(j)uːn/ /djuːn/ /dɪu̯n/ /dʒuːn/ dunes n
duin
(geomorphology) A ridge or hill of sand piled up by the wind.

dung /ˈdʌŋ/ dungs n
mest
(uncountable) Manure; animal excrement.

dung beetle /ˈdʌŋ biːtəl/ dung beetles n
mestkever strontkever
Any of the beetle of the family Scarabaeidae (scarab beetles), especially of the subfamilies Scarabaeinae and Aphodiinae, noted for rolling dung into balls for use as food or as brooding chambers.

dungaree /ˌdʌŋ.ɡəˈɹiː/ dungarees n
overall werkpak
(uncountable) Heavy denim fabric, often blue; blue jean material.

dungarees /ˌdʌŋ.ɡəˈɹiːz/ n
tuinbroek grove kleren salopette
Heavy denim pants or trousers, usually with bib and braces, worn especially as work clothing.

dungeon /ˈdʌn.d͡ʒən/ dungeons n
kerker
An underground prison or vault, typically built underneath a castle.

dunghill dunghills n
mesthoop vaalt
A heap of dung, especially one for agricultural purposes.

dunlin dunlins n
bonte strandloper
A small wading bird, Calidris alpina, found along the coast and having a distinctive black belly patch in its breeding plumage. A type of stint.

dunnock dunnocks n
heggenmus
A small European and Asian passerine bird, Prunella modularis; the hedge sparrow or hedge warbler.

duo /ˈdju.oʊ/ /ˈdjuː.əʊ/ /ˈdu.oʊ/ /ˈdʒuː.əʊ/ duos n
duo koppel paar
Two people who work or collaborate together as partners; especially, those who perform music together.

duodecimo duodecimos n
duodecimo
(paper, printing) A size of paper, so called because it is originally made by folding and cutting a single sheet from a printing press into 12 leaves; (5 by 7¾ inches): 6.5 to 7.5 inches high, approximately 4.5 inches wide.
(printing) A book having pages of that size.

duodenum /ˌdjuːə(ʊ)ˈdiːnəm/ /ˌduəˈdinəm/ /ˌduˈɑdənəm/ duodena duodenums n
twaalfvingerige darm duodenum
(anatomy) The first part of the small intestine, starting at the lower end of the stomach and extending to the jejunum.

duotrigintillion numeral
sexdeciljard
(rare, US; modern British & Australian, short scale) 1099.

dupe /djuːp/ /duːp/ /dʒuːp/ dupes n
bedrogene gedupeerde
A person who has been deceived.

dupe /djuːp/ /duːp/ /dʒuːp/ v
belazeren duperen
To swindle, deceive, or trick.

duplicate /ˈd(j)uː.plɪ.kət/ /ˈd(j)uː.plɪ.ˌkeɪt/ v
dupliceren
(transitive) To make a copy of.

duplicitous /djuːˈplɪsətəs/ /djʊˈplɪsɪtəs/ /duːˈplɪsətəs/ more duplicitous most duplicitous adj
dubbelhartig huichelachtig
Given to or marked by deliberate deceptiveness in behavior or speech.

duplicity /dju-/ /duˈplɪ.sɪ.ti/ duplicities n
dubbelhartigheid dubbelspel huichelarij
Intentional deceptiveness; double-dealing.

dura mater /ˈd(j)ʊɹ.ə ˌmeɪ.tɚ/ /ˈd(j)ʊɹ.ə ˌmɑt.ɚ/ /ˌdjʊə.ɹə ˈmeɪ.tə/ dura maters durae matres n
Dura mater Hard hersenvlies
(anatomy) The tough and inflexible outermost of the three layers of the meninges, enveloping the brain and spinal cord.

durability durabilities n
duurzaamheid
Permanence by virtue of the power to resist stress or force.

durable /ˈdjʊəɹəbəl/ /ˈdʊɹəbəl/ /ˈdʒʊəɹəbəl/ more durable most durable adj
duurzaam
Able to resist wear or decay; lasting; enduring.

duration /djəˈɹeɪʃn̩/ /djʊˈɹeɪʃn̩/ /dəˈɹeɪʃn̩/ /dʒʊˈɹeɪʃn̩/ durations n
duur tijdsduur
An amount of time or a particular time interval.

dure /djʊə/ /dʒʊə/ v
duren
(archaic, intransitive) To last, continue, endure.

durian /ˈdʊə.ɹi.ən/ /ˈdʊə.ɹiˌɑn/ /ˈdʊə.ɹɪən/ /ˈdʒʊə.ɹɪən/ durians n
doerian
The spiky edible fruit of this tree, known for its strong taste and very strong, unpleasant odor.

during /ˈd(j)ɜɹɪŋ/ /ˈd(j)ʊəɹɪŋ/ /ˈdjɔː.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈdjʊə.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈdʒɔːɹɪŋ/ /ˈdʒʊəɹɪŋ/ preposition
gedurende tijdens
For all of a given time interval.
tijdens in
At any time or period within a given time interval.

dusk /dʌsk/ dusks n
avondschemering schemering
The time after the sun has set but when the sky is still lit by sunlight; the evening twilight period.

dusky thrush dusky thrushes n
bruine lijster
A species of thrush, Turdus eunomus, which breeds eastwards from central Siberia.

dusky warbler dusky warblers n
bruine boszanger
Phylloscopus sibilatrix, a leaf warbler which breeds in East Asia.

dust /dʌst/ dusts n
stof
(countable, obsolete) A single fine, dry particle of earth or other material; grain of dust.

dust /dʌst/ v
afstoffen
(intransitive) To remove dust; to clean by removing dust.

dust bunny /ˈdʌst bʌni/ dust bunnies n
stofpluis stofpluisje

dust devil /dʌst ˈdɛvəl/ dust devils n
stofhoos stofduivel
A small atmospheric vortex appearing in clear, dry conditions, made visible by swirling dust picked up from the ground.

dust jacket dust jackets n
boekomslag
(printing, publishing) The detachable paper cover of a book; used to protect the binding, and to provide blurb.

dust mask dust masks n
stofmasker
A protective mask which covers the mouth and nose of the wearer, worn when in a dusty atmosphere, or when doing work which creates dust.

dust mite dust mites n
huisstofmijt
A microscopically small mite, of the Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus, or Dermatophagoides farinae species.

dustcloth dustcloths n
stofdoek stofvod
A cloth used for dusting; a duster.

duster /ˈdʌstə/ /ˈdʌstɚ/ dusters n
stofdoek
An object, now especially a cloth, used for dusting surfaces etc.

dustpan /ˈdʌstpæn/ dustpans n
blik vuilblik
A flat scoop with a short handle, into which dust, dirt and other material is conveyed with a brush or broom.

duststorm /ˈdʌst.stɔɹm/ /ˈdʌst.stɔːm/ duststorms n
stofstorm
phenomenon in which gale- to hurricane-force winds blow particles up in a planet's atmosphere.

dusty /ˈdʌsti/ dustier dustiest adj
stoffig
Covered with dust.
Powdery and resembling dust.

dutiful more dutiful most dutiful adj
plichtsgetrouwe
Pertaining to one's duty; demonstrative of one's sense of duty.

duty /ˈdjuː.ti/ /ˈdu.ti/ /ˈd͡ʒuː.ti/ /ˈd͡ʒʉː.ti/ [ˈdu.ɾi] duties n
plicht
That which one is morally or legally obligated to do.
taks
A tax placed on imports or exports; a tariff.
van dienst
The efficiency of an engine, especially a steam pumping engine, as measured by work done by a certain quantity of fuel; usually, the number of pounds of water lifted one foot by one bushel of coal (94 lbs. old standard), or by 1 cwt. (112 lbs., England, or 100 lbs., United States).

duty calls phraseologicalUnit
de plicht roept
(idiomatic) Expresses that the speaker must go and deal with something.

duty of care duties of care n
zorgplicht zorgvuldigheidsplicht
(legal) A legal obligation imposed on an individual requiring that they adhere to a standard of reasonable care while performing any acts that could foreseeably harm others.

duumvirate /djuːˈʌmvɪɹət/ duumvirates n
duümviraat
(historical) Any of several offices of the Roman Republic held by two joint magistrates known as duumvirs.

duvet /d(j)uːˈveɪ/ /ˈd(j)uːveɪ/ duvets n
dekbed
(British, New Zealand, Canada) A quilt or usually flat cloth bag with a filling (traditionally down) and usually an additional washable cover, used instead of blankets; often called a comforter or quilt, especially in US English.
dekbedovertrek
(US) Short for duvet cover.

dwarf /dwɔɹf/ /dwɔːf/ dwarfer dwarfest adj
dwerg
(especially in, _, botany) Miniature.

dwarf /dwɔɹf/ /dwɔːf/ dwarfs dwarves n
dwerg
(mythology) Any member of a race of beings from (especially Scandinavian and other Germanic) folklore, usually depicted as having some sort of supernatural powers and being skilled in crafting and metalworking, often as short with long beards, and sometimes as clashing with elves.
An animal, plant or other thing much smaller than the usual of its sort.
dwerg dwergster
(now, sometimes, _, offensive) A person of short stature, often one whose limbs are disproportionately small in relation to the body as compared with typical adults, usually as the result of a genetic condition.
(star) A dwarf star.

dwarf /dwɔɹf/ /dwɔːf/ v
verdwergen
(transitive) To render (much) smaller, turn into a dwarf (version).
in het niet doen verzinken
(transitive) To make appear (much) smaller, puny, tiny.
overschaduwen
(transitive) To make appear insignificant.
verschrompelen
(intransitive) To become (much) smaller.
in het niet doen verzinken overschaduwen verschrompelen
To hinder from growing to the natural size; to make or keep small; to stunt.

dwarf elder dwarf elders n
kruidvlier
A small European herbaceous perennial elder, species Sambucus ebulus.

dwarf planet dwarf planets n
dwergplaneet
(astronomy) A planetary (world-like) body of the Solar system, that directly orbits the Sun like the classical planets but does not gravitationally dominate other bodies in the region of its orbit.

dwell /dwɛl/ v
rondhangen verblijven
(intransitive, now, _, literary) To live; to reside.

dwelling /ˈdwɛl.ɪŋ/ dwellings n
woning woonst
A house or place in which a person lives; a habitation, a home.

dwindle /ˈdwɪn.dəl/ v
verdwijnen krimpen smelten
(intransitive) To decrease, shrink, diminish, reduce in size or intensity.

dwindling more dwindling most dwindling adj
verminderend vervallend
declining; growing less

dyadic /daɪˈæ.dɪk/ [daɪˈæ.ɾɪk] more dyadic most dyadic adj
dyadisch tweeledig
Pertaining to a dyad, the number two; of two parts or elements.

dye /daɪ/ dyes n
kleurstof kleur
A colourant, especially one that has an affinity to the substrate to which it is applied.

dye /daɪ/ v
verven kleuren
(transitive) To colour with dye, or as if with dye.

dyed /daɪd/ more dyed most dyed adj
geverfd
Coloured or tinted with dye, or as though therewith.

dyer /ˈdaɪə/ /ˈdaɪɚ/ dyers n
verver
One who dyes, especially one who dyes cloth etc. as an occupation.

dying /ˈdaɪ.ɪŋ/ adj
stervende aan het sterven de stervenden
Pertaining to death, or the moments before death.

dying /ˈdaɪ.ɪŋ/ dyings n
sterven
The process of approaching death; loss of life; death.

dyke /daɪk/ dykes n
pot
sloot
An embankment formed by the creation of a ditch.
(now, chiefly, Scotland) A low embankment or stone wall serving as an enclosure and boundary marker.
dijk
An earthwork raised to prevent inundation of low land by the sea or flooding rivers.

dynamic /daɪˈnæm.ɪk/ more dynamic most dynamic adj
dynamisch veranderlijk
Changing; active; in motion.
dynamisch
Powerful; energetic.
dynamisch dynamische
Able to change and adapt.

dynamic /daɪˈnæm.ɪk/ dynamics n
dynamiek
A characteristic or manner of an interaction; a behavior.
(music) The varying loudness or volume of a song or the markings that indicate the loudness.

dynamic memory dynamic memories n
dynamisch geheugen
Computer memory that requires a periodic refresh to maintain its contents. This memory is usually cheaper and faster than ROM.

dynamic system dynamic systems n
dynamisch systeem
A dynamical system.

dynamics n
dynamica stromingsleer
(physics) The branch of mechanics that is concerned with the effects of forces on the motion of objects.

dynamite /ˈdaɪ.nəˌmaɪt/ /ˈdɪ.nəˌmaɪt/ dynamites n
dynamiet
A class of explosives made from nitroglycerine in an absorbent medium such as kieselguhr, used in mining and blasting.

dynamite /ˈdaɪ.nəˌmaɪt/ /ˈdɪ.nəˌmaɪt/ v
dynamiteren
To blow up with dynamite or other high explosive.

dynamo /ˈdaɪnəmoʊ/ dynamos n
dynamo
(electromagnetism) An electricity generator; a dynamo-electric machine.

dynamometer /ˌdaɪnəˈmɒmɪtə(ɹ)/ dynamometers n
rollerbank
Any of various devices used to measure mechanical power, force, or torque.

dynastic /daɪˈnæstɪk/ /dɪˈnæstɪk/ more dynastic most dynastic adj
dynastiek
Pertaining to a dynasty.

dynasty /ˈdaɪnəsti/ /ˈdɪnəsti/ dynasties n
dynastie heersersfamilie heersersgeslacht
A series of rulers or dynasts from one family.

dysarthria dysarthrias n
dysartrie
(neurology, neuropsychology) Difficulty in articulating words due to a disturbance in the form or function of the structures that modulate voice into speech; one of the first indicative symptoms of myasthenia gravis, brought about by an autoimmune response to acetylcholine receptors.

dyscalculia /ˌdɪskælˈkjuːli.ə/ dyscalculias n
dyscalculie
(pathology) A learning disability characterized by significantly below average mathematical ability.

dysentery /ˈdɪs.ən.tə.ɹi/ /ˈdɪs.ən.tɹi/ /ˈdɪs.ənˌtɛɹ.i/ dysenteries n
dysenterie
(pathology) A disease characterised by inflammation of the intestines, especially the colon (large intestine), accompanied by pus (white blood cells) in the feces, fever, pain in the abdomen, high-volume diarrhea, and possible blood in the feces.

dysfunction /dɪsˈfʌŋk.ʃən/ dysfunctions n
disfunctie
(mostly, medical) A failure to function in an expected or complete manner. Usually refers to a disorder in a bodily organ (e.g. erectile dysfunction), a mental disorder, or the improper behavior of a social group.

dysfunctional more dysfunctional most dysfunctional adj
dysfunctioneel dysfunctionele
Functioning incorrectly or abnormally; especially, designating of a business, family or social group with harmful, aberrant, strange or abnormal behavior.

dyslexia /dɪsˈlɛk.si.ə/ dyslexias n
dyslexie
(neurology, pathology) A learning disability characterized by reading and writing difficulties.

dysmenorrhea /dɪs.mɛ.nəˈɹi.ə/ dysmenorrheas n
dysmenorroe
(medicine) Painful menstruation (menstrual#Adjective pain), viewed as a symptom#Noun in any of various disorders.

dysmorphia dysmorphias n
dysmorfofobie
(pathology) Any of various psychological disorders whose sufferers believe that their body is wrong or inadequate, such as anorexia, bulimia, and muscle dysmorphia ("bigorexia").

dyspepsia /dɪsˈpɛp.si.ə/ dyspepsias n
indigestie
(pathology) Any mild disorder of digestion, characterised by stomach pain, discomfort, heartburn and nausea, often following a meal.

dyspeptic /dɪsˈpɛp.tɪk/ more dyspeptic most dyspeptic adj
misselijkmakend
(pathology, not comparable) Of, relating to, or having dyspepsia or indigestion.
gemelijk moroos prikkelbaar
(figuratively, comparable) Irritable or morose.

dysphemism /ˈdɪs.fəˌmɪ.z(ə)m/ dysphemisms n
dysfemisme
(uncountable) The use of a word or phrase carrying negative connotations or imagery (especially one that is derogatory, offensive or vulgar) to replace a (more) neutral original.
(countable) A word or phrase that is used to replace another in this way.

dysphoria /dɪsˈfɔːɹi.ə/ dysphorias n
neerslachtigheid ongenoegen onrust
A state of feeling unwell or unhappy; a feeling of emotional and mental discomfort and suffering from restlessness, malaise, depression, or anxiety.

dysphoric more dysphoric most dysphoric adj
dysfoor dysforisch
Pertaining to dysphoria, or of being in a state of dysphoria.

dyspnea /dɪspˈniː.ə/ /ˈdɪsp.ni.ə/ dyspneas n
ademnood aamborstigheid
(pathology) Difficult or laboured respiration; shortness of breath.

dyspneic more dyspneic most dyspneic adj
aamborstig ademborstig engborstig kortademig
Afflicted with dyspnea; possessing unhealthy breathing.

dysprosium /dɪsˈpɹoʊ.zi.əm/ n
dysprosium
A metallic chemical element (symbol Dy) with atomic number 66: a rare earth element with a metallic silver lustre.

dysthymia dysthymias n
dysthymie
(psychiatry) A form of clinical depression, characterized by low-grade depression which lasts at least two years.

dystopia /dɪs.ˈtoʊ.pi.ə/ /dɪs.ˈtəʊ.pi.ə/ /dɪsˈtɐʉpiə/ dystopia dystopiae dystopias n
dystopie antiutopie
A vision of a future that is a corrupted (usually beyond recognition) utopian society.
dystopie
A miserable, dysfunctional state or society that has a very poor standard of living.

déjà vu /ˌdeɪ.ʒɑː ˈvuː/ n
déjà vu
Loosely or humorously, anything one has done before or is being repeated.

dénouement /deˈnuːmɑ̃/ /ˌdeɪ.nuˈmɑnt/ /ˌdeɪ.nuˈmɑ̃/ dénouements n
ontknoping
(authorship, often, metaphorically) The conclusion or resolution of a plot; unravelling.

détente /deɪˈtɑnt/ /deɪˈtɒnt/ /dɪˈtɑnt/ détentes n
detente
(chiefly, _, politics) A relaxing of tension, especially between countries.

e-banking n
internetbankieren
(banking) Banking carried out electronically, as for example over the Internet.

e-bike /ˈiː.baɪk/ e-bikes n
elektrische fiets e-bike
(informal) A bicycle powered by an electric motor

e-book e-books n
e-book boek
Electronic book, a book published in electronic form.

e-commerce n
e-commerce electronic commerce
(Internet, business) Commercial activity conducted via the Internet.

e-governance n
e-bestuur e-governance
The use of computer technology in governance.

e-mail address e-mail addresses n
e-mailadres
A unique identifier of the form user name@domain name specifying a virtual location to which e-mail can be sent.

e-mailbox e-mailboxes n
e-mailbox mailbox postvak
A repository for electronic mail.

e-reader e-readers n
e-reader
A hardware device used to read e-books.

e-scooter e-scooters n
e-step elektrische step

e.g. /fɔɹ‿ɪɡˈzæmpəl/ /fɔːɹ‿ɪɡˈzɑːmpəl/ /ˌiˈd͡ʒi/ /ˌiːˈdʒiː/ adv
bijv. bv.
An initialism used to introduce an illustrative example or short list of examples: for the sake of an example; for example.

eGovernment n
e-government e-overheid
The use of information technologies in order to enhance the access to and the delivery of government information and services to the public and to improve the effectiveness, efficiency and/or the quality of government operations.

each /it͡ʃ/ /iːt͡ʃ/ determiner
elk ieder
All; every; qualifying a singular noun, indicating all examples of the thing so named seen as individual or separate items (compare every).

each other /iˈtʃʌðɚ/ /iːˈtʃʌðə/ pronoun
elkaar elkander
(reciprocal pronoun) To one another; one to the other; signifies that a verb applies to two or more entities both as subjects and as direct objects:

eager /ˈiɡɚ/ /ˈiːɡə/ /ˈɪɡə/ /ˈɪɡɚ/ eagerer eagerest more eager most eager adj
begerig
(comptheory) Not employing lazy evaluation; calculating results immediately, rather than deferring calculation until they are required.

eagerly /ˈiɡɚli/ /ˈiːɡəli/ more eagerly most eagerly adv
gretig
In an eager manner.

eagle /ˈiːɡəl/ /ˈɪɡəl/ eagles n
adelaar arend
Any of several large carnivorous and carrion-eating birds in the family Accipitridae, having a powerful hooked bill and keen vision.
(historical, numismatics) A 13th-century coin minted in Europe and circulated in England as a debased sterling silver penny, outlawed under Edward I of England.

eagle owl /ˈiːɡəl ˈɑʊl/ eagle owls n
oehoe
Any of various Old World large owls of the genus Bubo, especially the Eurasian eagle owl, Bubo bubo, that have prominent ear tufts.

ear /iə̯/ /ɪə̯/ /ɪɚ/ /ˈiɹ/ [iːə̯] [ɪə̯~eə̯] [ɪə̯~ɪɐ̯] [ɪː] ears n
oor
(countable) The organ of hearing, consisting of the pinna, auditory canal, eardrum, malleus, incus, stapes and cochlea.
(countable) The external part of the organ of hearing, the auricle.
The sense of hearing; the perception of sounds; skill or good taste in listening to music.
aar
(countable) The fruiting body of a grain plant.

ear /iə̯/ /ɪə̯/ /ɪɚ/ /ˈiɹ/ [iːə̯] [ɪə̯~eə̯] [ɪə̯~ɪɐ̯] [ɪː] v
ploegen
(archaic) To plough.

ear canal ear canals n
gehoorgang
(anatomy) The tube or meatus running from the outer ear to the eardrum through which sound enters.

ear lobe ear lobes n
oorlel
The fleshy patch of skin below the ear tuft of a chicken.

earbone earbones n
gehoorbeentje
(anatomy) Any bone in the ear.

earbud /ˈiɹ.bʌd/ earbuds n
oordopje oortelefoon oortje
A small earphone designed to be placed in the ear canal for use with portable sound systems.

eardrum /ˈiɚˌdɹʌm/ /ˈɪəˌdɹʌm/ eardrums n
trommelvlies
(anatomy) A thin membrane that separates the outer ear from the middle ear and transmits sound from the air to the malleus.

earl /ɜːl/ /ɝl/ earls n
graaf earl
(nobility) A British or Irish nobleman next in rank above a viscount and below a marquess; equivalent to a European count. A female using the style is termed a countess.

earless seal earless seals n
rob zeehond
Any of the seals in the taxonomic family Phocidae characterized by lacking external ear flaps; true seals.

early /ˈɜɹli/ /ˈɜːli/ earlier earliest adj
vroeg
At a time in advance of the usual or expected event.
Arriving a time before expected; sooner than on time.
Near the start or beginning.

early bird early birds n
vroege vogel
(idiomatic) A person who wakes early or arrives early, typically before most others.

early bloomer early bloomers n
vroegbloeier
(horticulture) A flowering plant that blooms earlier in a growing season than other flowering plants.

earmuff earmuffs n
oorwarmers
A garment to keep the ears warm.

earn /ɜːn/ /ɝn/ v
verdienen
(transitive) To gain (success, reward, recognition) through applied effort or work.
(transitive) To receive payment for work.
(intransitive) To receive payment for work.

earphone /ˈɪə(ɹ)fəʊn/ earphones n
oortelefoon
A transducer that converts electric signals into sound and is held near the ear, especially as part of a telephone; an earpiece or headphone.

earphones n
oortelefoon
A pair of small loudspeakers worn inside each outer ear or covering all or part of the ear, without a connecting band worn over head.

earpiece /ˈɪəpiːs/ /ˈɪɹpiːs/ earpieces n
oortje
A speaker placed inside or held near to the ear.

earplug earplugs n
oordopje
A piece of protective gear meant to be inserted in the ear canal to protect the wearer's hearing from loud noises or the intrusion of water.

earring /ˈɪəɹɪŋ/ /ˈɪɹɪŋ/ earrings n
oorbel oorring
A piece of jewelry worn on the ear.

earshot /ˈɪəˌʃɒt/ /ˈɪɹˌʃɑt/ earshots n
gehoorsafstand
A distance from which sound is still audible.

earth /ɜːθ/ /ɜθ/ /ɝθ/ /ɵːθ/ earths n
aarde grond
(uncountable) Soil.
aarde
(uncountable) Any general rock-based material.
(British) A connection electrically to the earth ((US) ground); on equipment: a terminal connected in that manner.
(alchemy, philosophy, and, Taoism) The aforementioned soil- or rock-based material, considered one of the four or five classical elements.
aarde land droge land
The ground, land (as opposed to the sky or sea).

earth /ɜːθ/ /ɜθ/ /ɝθ/ /ɵːθ/ v
aarden
(UK, transitive) To connect electrically to the earth.
begraven
(transitive) To hide, or cause to hide, in the earth; to chase into a burrow or den.

earth science earth sciences n
aardwetenschappen geowetenschappen
Any of the sciences dealing with the planet Earth, such as geology and meteorology.

earth up v
aanaarden
(gardening, transitive) To cover the stem or leaves of plants with soil, as to encourage root growth or protect from cold.

earthen /ˈɜː(ɹ)ðən/ /ˈɜː(ɹ)θən/ /ˈɝθən/ more earthen most earthen adj
aarden
Made of earth or mud.
kleien
Made of clay (especially said of pottery).

earthenware /ˈəːθ(ə)nwɛː/ earthenwares n
aardewerk
(ceramics, often, attributive) An opaque, semi-porous ceramic made from clay and other compounds.

earthquake /ˈɜːθkweɪk/ /ˈɝθkweɪk/ earthquakes n
aardbeving aardschok
A shaking of the ground, caused by volcanic activity or movement around geologic faults. [from 14th c.]
(planetary geology) Such a quake specifically occurring on the planet Earth, as opposed to other celestial bodies. [from 20th c.]

earthworm earthworms n
aardworm regenworm
A worm that lives in the ground.

earthy /ˈɜː.θi/ /ˈɝθi/ earthier earthiest adj
aardeachtig aardig
Resembling dirt or soil (i.e. earth).
de grond met natuurlijk op voet
Down-to-earth, not artificial, natural.
aardeachtig de grond met natuurlijk op
Like or resembling the earth or of the earth.

earwax n
oorsmeer cerumen
(medicine, pathology) A waxy substance secreted by the ear.

earwig /ˈɪə(ɹ)wɪɡ/ earwigs n
oorworm
Any of various insects of the order Dermaptera that have elongated bodies, large membranous wings folded underneath short leathery forewings and a pair of large pincers protruding from the rear of the abdomen.

earworm /ˈɪ(ə)ɹˌwɚm/ /ˈɪəwɜːm/ earworms n
oorwurm
A tune that keeps replaying in one's head or that one keeps thinking about, especially if unwanted.

easel /ˈi.zəl/ /ˈiː.z(ə)l/ easels n
schildersezel ezel
An upright frame, typically on three legs, for displaying or supporting something, such as an artist's canvas.

easement /ˈizmənt/ /ˈiːzm(ə)nt/ easements n
erfdienstbaarheid servituut
(law) An interest in land which grants the legal right to use another person's real property (real estate), generally in order to cross a part of the property or to gain access to something on the property (right of way).

easier said than done adj
makkelijker gezegd dan gedaan
(idiomatic) Easy to propose, but difficult to accomplish.

easily /ˈi.zə.li/ /ˈiː.zɪ.li/ easilier easiliest more easily most easily adv
makkelijk
Without difficulty.

easiness /ˈiːzɪnəs/ easinesses n
gemakkelijkheid
The state or quality of being easy (in various senses). particularly:

east /iːst/ adj
oostelijk
Situated or lying in or towards the east; eastward.
Of or pertaining to the east; eastern.
oosters
From the East; oriental.

east /iːst/ adv
oostwaarts
towards the east; eastwards

east /iːst/ easts n
oosten oost
The direction of the earth's rotation, specifically 90°.
The eastern region or area; the inhabitants thereof. [circa 1300]
(ecclesiastical) In a church: the direction of the altar and chancel; the direction faced by the priest when celebrating ad orientem.

eastern /ˈi.stɚn/ /ˈiː.stən/ more eastern most eastern adj
oostelijk
Of, facing, situated in, or related to the east.

eastern Orphean warbler eastern Orphean warblers n
oostelijke orpheusgrasmus
Sylvia crassirostris, an Old World warbler. Now sometimes Curruca crassirostris.

eastern buzzard eastern buzzards n
Japanse buizerd
A species of buzzard, Buteo japonicus, similar to the common buzzard, but with less variability in plumage and smaller dark carpal spots, and with usually dark-brown upperparts, pale nearly-white underparts, and darkish primaries.

eastern imperial eagle eastern imperial eagles n
keizerarend oostelijke keizerarend
Aquila heliaca, a large bird of prey that breeds in southeastern Europe and extensively through Western and Central Asia.

eastern olivaceous warbler eastern olivaceous warblers n
oostelijke vale spotvogel vale spotvogel
Iduna pallida, an Old World warbler, mainly found in the northern Afrotropics and winters in southeastern Europe, the Middle East and adjacent western Asia.

eastern yellow wagtail eastern yellow wagtails n
oostelijke gele kwikstaart
Motacilla tschutschensis, a small passerine bird in the family Motacillidae native to East Asia

easterner easterners n
oosterling
A native or inhabitant of the east of a region (or of the world as a whole), such as one of the eastern United States.

easternmost adj
oostelijkst
Farthest east.

easting eastings n
Oostwaarde

eastward /ˈist.wɚd/ /ˈiːst.wəd/ more eastward most eastward adv
oostwaarts
Towards the east.

easy /ˈizi/ /ˈiːzi/ easier easiest more easy most easy adj
gemakkelijk makkelijk
Requiring little skill or effort.
(informal, pejorative, of a woman) Consenting readily to sex.

easy as pie adj
een fluitje van een cent
(simile, colloquial) Very easy.

easy peasy adj
appeltje eitje

eat /it/ /iːt/ v
eten
(copulative, intransitive) To have a particular quality of diet; to be well-fed or underfed (typically as "eat healthy" or "eat good").
eten vreten consumeren
To ingest; to be ingested.
vreten opvreten
(transitive, informal) To cause (someone) to worry.

eat one's hat v
zijn hoed opeten
(idiomatic) Used in a result clause to express disbelief in a proposition expressed in a conditional clause.

eat one's heart out v
lekker puh nou jij weer
(idiomatic) To feel overwhelming sorrow, jealousy, or longing; to grieve.

eat one's words v
zijn woorden innemen zijn woorden terugnemen
(figuratively) To regret or retract what one has said.

eat out /it aʊt/ v
uit eten
(intransitive) To dine at a restaurant or such public place.

eat pussy v
beffen
(vulgar, slang) To perform cunnilingus.

eater /ˈiː.tə/ /ˈiː.tɚ/ eaters n
eter
A person or animal who eats.

eatery /ˈiːtəɹi/ eateries n
eetcafé eterij
(informal) A restaurant or café; a place to purchase and eat food.

eating disorder eating disorders n
eetstoornis
Any psychological disorder characterized by abnormal eating habits.

eating habit eating habits n
eetgewoonte
(chiefly, in plural) A habit involving the regular consumption of certain types of food; the consistent choices one makes regarding eating, such as food choices, amount of food consumed, frequency of eating, etc.

eau de toilette /ˌəʊ də twɑːˈlɛt/ eau de toilettes eaus de toilette eaux de toilette n
eau de toilette
(cosmetics) A lightly scented perfume to freshen the skin, usually applied directly to the skin after bathing or shaving.

eaves /ivz/ /iːvz/ n
dakrand
(architectural element) The underside of a roof that extends beyond the external walls of a building.

eavesdrop /ˈivzˌdɹɑp/ /ˈiːvzˌdɹɒp/ v
afluisteren luistervinken
(ambitransitive) To hear (intentionally) a conversation one is not intended to hear; to listen in.

eavesdropper /ˈiːvzˌdɹɒpə(ɹ)/ eavesdroppers n
afluisteraar luistervink
One who eavesdrops.

eavestrough eavestroughs n
dakgoot
(Canada, Upper Midwest US, Western US) A trough under the eaves of a building for draining water from the roof; gutter.

ebb /ɛb/ ebbs n
eb
The receding movement of the tide.

ebb /ɛb/ v
wegebben
(intransitive) to fall away or decline

ebb and flow ebbs and flows n
Ebbe und Flut eb en vloed
The flowing out and in of the tide.

ebb tide ebb tides n
eb
The period between high tide and the next low tide in which the sea is receding.

ebony /ˈɛb.ən.i/ more ebony most ebony adj
ebbenhouten ebben
Made of ebony wood.

ebony /ˈɛb.ən.i/ ebonies n
ebben ebbenhout
(countable) A tree that yields such wood.

ebullient /ɪˈbʊljənt/ more ebullient most ebullient adj
uitgelaten
Enthusiastic; high-spirited.
uitbundig
(archaic) Of a liquid: boiling and bubbling, or agitated as if boiling.

eccentric /ɛkˈsɛntɹɪk/ /ɪkˈsɛntɹɪk/ more eccentric most eccentric adj
excentrisch
Not at or in the centre; away from the centre.
Not perfectly circular; elliptical.
excentriek afwijkend buitenissig
(physiology, of a motion) Against or in the opposite direction of contraction of a muscle (such as results from flexion of the lower arm (bending of the elbow joint) by an external force while contracting the triceps and other elbow extensor muscles to control that movement; opening of the jaw while flexing the masseter).

eccentric /ɛkˈsɛntɹɪk/ /ɪkˈsɛntɹɪk/ eccentrics n
excentriekeling
One who does not behave like others.
excentriek kolderschijf
(engineering) A disk or wheel with its axis off centre, giving a reciprocating motion.

eccentricity /ˌɛk.sɛnˈtɹɪs.ɪ.ti/ [ˌɛk.sənˈtɹɪs.ə.ɾi] eccentricities n
excentriciteit
(mathematics) The ratio, constant for any particular conic section, of the distance of a point from the focus to its distance from the directrix.

ecclesiastic /əkliziˈæstɪk/ more ecclesiastic most ecclesiastic adj
ecclesiastisch kerkelijk
Of or pertaining to the church; ecclesiastical.

ecclesiastical /əˈkliː.ziˌæ.stɪ.kəl/ /əˌkli.ziˈæ.stə.kəl/ more ecclesiastical most ecclesiastical adj
ecclesiastisch kerkelijk
Of or pertaining to the church.

ecclesiology ecclesiologies n
ecclesiologie
The branch of theology concerned with the doctrines, role etc. of a church.

echelon /ˈeɪ-/ /ˈɛk.ə.lɒn/ /ˈɛʃ.ə.lɒn/ /ˈɛʃ.əˌlɑn/ echelons n
waaier
(cycling) A line of riders seeking maximum drafting in a crosswind, resulting in a diagonal line across the road.

echidna /əˈkɪdnə/ echidnae echidnas n
mierenegel
Any of the species of small spined monotremes in family Tachyglossidae, the four extant species of which are found in Australia and southern New Guinea.

echo /ˈɛkoʊ/ /ˈɛkəʊ/ echoes echos n
echo naklank
A reflected sound that is heard again by its initial observer.

echo /ˈɛkoʊ/ /ˈɛkəʊ/ v
echoën herhalen nadoen napraten terugzeggen
(computing, transitive) To repeat its input as input to some other device or system.

echograph echographs n
echograaf

echokinesis n
echokinesie
(psychology) the compulsion or the act of imitating movements of others

echolalia /ˌɛkoʊˈleɪliə/ /ˌɛkə(ʊ)ˈleɪlɪə/ echolalias n
echolalie
(clinical psychology, autism) The involuntary repetitive echoing of words or phrases spoken by another person; either immediate or delayed.

echt /ɛkt/ more echt most echt adj
echt
proper, real, genuine, true to type

eclatant more eclatant most eclatant adj
eclatant
(rare) Impressive, brilliant, striking, convincing.

eclectic /ɛkˈlɛk.tɪk/ /ɪˈklɛk.tɪk/ more eclectic most eclectic adj
eclectisch
Selecting a mixture of what appears to be best of various doctrines, methods or styles.
uiteenlopend
Unrelated and unspecialized; heterogeneous.

eclectic /ɛkˈlɛk.tɪk/ /ɪˈklɛk.tɪk/ eclectics n
eclecticus
Someone who selects according to the eclectic method.

eclecticism eclecticisms n
eclectisch
The quality of being eclectic

eclipse /iˈklɪps/ /ɪˈklɪps/ eclipses n
eclips verduistering
Especially, an alignment whereby a planetary object (for example, the Moon) comes between the Sun and another planetary object (for example, the Earth), resulting in a shadow being cast by the middle planetary object onto the other planetary object.
eclips eclipskleed
(ornithology) A seasonal state of plumage in some birds, notably ducks, adopted temporarily after the breeding season and characterised by a dull and scruffy appearance.

eclipse /iˈklɪps/ /ɪˈklɪps/ v
overtreffen
(transitive, figurative) To overshadow; to be better or more noticeable than.

ecliptic /ɪˈklɪp.tɪk/ ecliptics n
ecliptica zonneweg schijnbaar
(astronomy) The plane in which this great circle lies.

eco- /ˈiːkəʊ/ /ˈɛkoʊ/ prefix
eco-
ecology or the environment (in the ecological sense)

ecocide /ˈiːkəʊsaɪd/ ecocides n
ecocide
The complete destruction of an ecosystem due to human activities, such as due to exploitation of resources, nuclear warfare, or the dumping of harmful chemicals.

ecofascism n
ecofascisme
The combination of fascist politics with support for ecological concerns.

ecofeminism ecofeminisms n
ecofeminisme
A sociopolitical movement combining feminism and environmentalism.

ecological /ˌiːkəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkl̩/ more ecological most ecological adj
ecologisch
Relating to ecology, the interrelationships of organisms and their environment.

ecologist /iːˈkɒləd͡ʒɪst/ /ɪˈkɒləd͡ʒɪst/ ecologists n
ecoloog ecologe
A scholar of ecology.

ecology /iˈkɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ɪˈkɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ɪˈkɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ɪˈkɔl.ə.d͡ʒi/ ecologies n
ecologie
(biology) The branch of biology dealing with the relationships of organisms with their environment and with each other.

econometrics /ɪˌkɑ.nəˈmɛt.ɹɪks/ /ɪˌkɒn.əˈmɛt.ɹɪks/ /ɪˌkɔn.əˈmet.ɹɪks/ n
econometrie
(economics) The branch of economics that applies statistical methods to the empirical study of economic theories and relationships.

economic /ˌekəˈnɔmɪk/ /ˌikəˈnɑmɪk/ /ˌiːkɔˈnɒmɪk/ /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪk/ /ˌiːkəˈnɔmɪk/ /ˌɛkɔˈnɒmɪk/ /ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪk/ /ˌɛkəˈnɒmɪk/ more economic most economic adj
economisch
Pertaining to an economy.

economic growth economic growths n
economische groei
(economics) The growth of the economic output of a country.

economical /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪkəl/ /ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪkəl/ /ˌɛkəˈnɒmɪkəl/ more economical most economical adj
spaarzaam zuinig
Careful with money so as not to spend too much; prudent; thrifty.

economics /ˌikəˈnɑmɪks/ /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪks/ /ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪks/ /ˌɛkəˈnɒmɪks/ n
economie
(social sciences) The study of resource allocation, distribution and consumption; of capital and investment; and of management of the factors of production.

economies of scale n
schaalvoordeel
(economics) The characteristics of a production process in which an increase in the scale of the firm causes a decrease in the long run average cost of each unit.

economist /iːˈkɑ.nə.mɪst/ /iːˈkɒn.ə.mɪst/ /əˈkɑ.nə.mɪst/ /ɪˈkɑ.nə.mɪst/ /ɪˈkɔn.ə.mɪst/ economists n
econoom
An expert in economics, especially one who studies economic data and extracts higher-level information or proposes theories.

economize /iˈkɑnəmaɪz/ /iˈkɒnəmaɪz/ v
bezuinigen economiseren
(intransitive) To practice being economical (by using things sparingly or in moderation, and by avoiding waste or extravagance).

economy /iːˈkɑ.nə.mi/ /iːˈkɒn.ə.mi/ /əˈkɑ.nə.mi/ /ɪˈkɑ.nə.mi/ economies n
economie
(obsolete) System of management; general regulation and disposition of the affairs of a state or nation, or of any department of government.
Frugal use of resources.
The system of production and distribution and consumption. The overall measure of a currency system; as the national economy.

ecophysiology ecophysiologies n
ecofysiologie

ecosystem /ˈikoʊˌsɪstəm/ /ˈiːkəʊˌsɪstəm/ ecosystems n
ecosysteem
A system formed by an ecological community and its environment that functions as a unit.

ecosystem engineer ecosystem engineers n
biobouwer
(ecology) Any organism that creates, significantly modifies, maintains or destroys a habitat.

ecoterrorism n
ecoterrorisme
Terrorism with an ecological motive, such as attacks against corporations perceived to be harming the natural environment.

ecoterrorist ecoterrorists n
ecoterrorist
One who engages in ecoterrorism.

ecotourism /ˌikoʊˈtʊɹɪzəm/ /ˌiːkəʊˈtʊəɹɪz(ə)m/ /ˌɛkoʊˈtʊɹɪzəm/ ecotourisms n
duurzaam toerisme
Responsible (sustainable#Adjective) travel to natural areas supporting the fauna, flora, and local economy.

ecstasy /ˈɛk.stə.si/ ecstasies n
extase
Intense pleasure.

ectoparasite /ˌɛktə(ʊ)ˈpæɹəˌsaɪt/ /ˌɛktəˈpɛɹəˌsaɪt/ ectoparasites n
ectoparasiet
A parasite that lives on the surface of a host organism; such as the Demodex mite, which lives in human hair and eyelashes.

ectopic pregnancy ectopic pregnancies n
buitenbaarmoederlijke zwangerschap
A pregnancy in which the fertilized ovum is implanted in any tissue other than the uterine wall.

ectoplasm /ˈɛktəˌplæzəm/ ectoplasms n
ectoplasma
(parapsychology) A visible substance believed to emanate from the body of a spiritualistic medium during communication with the dead.
(parapsychology) An immaterial or ethereal substance, especially the transparent corporeal presence of a spirit or ghost.
(cytology) The outer granule-free layer of cytoplasm.

ectothermic adj
koudbloedig
(zoology) Of or relating to an ectotherm; having a body temperature that varies depending on the outside temperature.

ecumenical /ˌiːk.jʊˈmɛ.nɪ.kəl/ /ˌɛk.jʊˈmɛ.nɪ.kəl/ more ecumenical most ecumenical adj
oecumenisch
(ecclesiastical) Pertaining to the universal Church, representing the entire Christian world; interdenominational; sometimes by extension, interreligious. [from 16th c.]
(rare) General, universal, worldwide. [from 17th c.]

eczema /ɪɡˈzi.mə/ /ˈɛk.səm.ə/ /ˈɛk.sɪm.ə/ /ˈɛks.mə/ /ˈɛɡ.zəm.ə/ /ˈɛɡ.zɪm.ə/ /ˈɛɡz.mə/ eczemas eczemata n
eczeem
(biology, medicine) A non-contagious acute or chronic inflammation of the skin, characterized by redness, itching, and the outbreak of oozing vesicular lesions which become encrusted and scaly.

ed /ɛd/ eds n
ed.
edition
red.
editor

eddy /ˈɛd.i/ eddies n
draaikolk werveling
A current of air or water running back, or in an opposite direction to the main current.

eddy current eddy currents n
wervelstroom
(physics) An induced electric current formed within the body of a conductor when it is exposed to a time varying magnetic field; utilized in induction heating and in some braking and damping systems.

edema /ɪˈdiː.mə/ edemas edemata n
oedeem
(American spelling, pathology) An excessive accumulation of serum in tissue spaces or a body cavity.

edge /ɛd͡ʒ/ edges n
ribbe zijde kant rand lijn tak
(geometry) A one-dimensional face of a polytope. In particular, the joining line between two vertices of a polygon; the place where two faces of a polyhedron meet.
voorsprong
An advantage.
kling
(also, _, figuratively) The thin cutting side of the blade of an instrument, such as an ax, knife, sword, or scythe; that which cuts as an edge does, or wounds deeply, etc.
grens
A sharp terminating border; a margin; a brink; an extreme verge.

edibility edibilities n
eetbaarheid
suitability for use as food

edible /ˈedɪbəl/ /ˈɛdəbəl/ /ˈɛdɪbəl/ [ˈedɪbɫ̩] [ˈɛdəbɫ̩] [ˈɛdɪbɫ̩] more edible most edible adj
eetbaar
Capable of being eaten without harm; suitable for consumption; innocuous to humans.

edible dormouse edible dormice n
relmuis zevenslaper
The European dormouse, Glis glis, especially when considered as a food

edict /ˈiː.dɪkt/ edicts n
edict
A proclamation of law or other authoritative command.

edification /ˌɛdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ edifications n
gebouw
The act of edifying, or the state of being edified or improved; a building process, especially morally, emotionally, or spiritually
(archaic) A building or edifice.

edifice /ˈɛd.ɪ.fɪs/ edifices n
bouwwerk gebouw
A building; a structure; an architectural fabric, especially a large and spectacular one.
constructie denkkader
An abstract structure; a school of thought.

edit /ˈɛdɪt/ [ˈɛɾɪʔt̚] edits n
bewerking aanpassing wijziging
(computing) A change in the text of a file, a website or the code of software.

edit /ˈɛdɪt/ [ˈɛɾɪʔt̚] v
bewerken wijzigen
To change a text, or a document.

editio princeps editiones principes n
eerste druk
(humanities, printing) The first printed edition of a work previously only published in manuscript form.

edition /əˈdɪʃən/ /ɪˈdɪʃən/ [ɪˈdɪʃ.n̩] editions n
editie
(publishing) A written work edited and published, as by a certain editor or in a certain manner, or at a certain time.
druk editie
The whole number of copies of a work printed and published at one time.

editor /ˈɛ.ɾɪ.tɚ/ /ˈɛd.ɪ.tə/ [ˈɛˑ.ɾɪ.tɚ] [ˈɛˑ.ɾɪ.ɾɚ] editors n
redacteur
A person who edits or makes changes to documents.
A person who edited a specific document.
redacteur krantenredacteur
A person at a newspaper, publisher or similar institution who edits stories and/or decides which ones to publish.
editor tekstverwerker
(computing) A program for creating and making changes to files, especially text files.

editor in chief editors in chief n
hoofdredacteur
The highest ranking editor on an editorial staff.

educate /ˈed͡ʒ.ɘˌkæet/ /ˈɛd.jʊˌkeɪt/ /ˈɛd͡ʒ.əˌkeɪt/ /ˈɛd͡ʒ.ʊˌkeɪt/ v
opvoeden onderwijzen opleiden
(transitive) To instruct or train.

education /ˌɛd.jʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɛd͡ʒ.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɛd͡ʒ.ʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/ educations n
onderwijs opvoeding
(uncountable) The process of imparting knowledge, skill and judgment.
opvoeding onderwijs
(countable) Facts, skills and ideas that have been learned, especially through formal instruction.

educational /ˌɛdjʊˈkeɪʃənəl/ /ˌɛd͡ʒəˈkeɪʃənəl/ /ˌɛd͡ʒʊˈkeɪʃənəl/ more educational most educational adj
opvoedkundig onderwijskundig
Of, or relating to education.

educative more educative most educative adj
educatief
Serving to educate; educational.

educe /ə-/ /ɪˈdjuːs/ /ɪˈduːs/ v
afleiden deduceren opmaken
(transitive) To infer or deduce (a result, theory etc.) from existing data or premises. [from 16th c.]
afleiden deduceren opmaken oproepen
(transitive) To draw out or bring forth from some basic or potential state; to elicit, to develop. [from 17th c.]

eel /iːl/ eels n
aal paling palingachtigen
Any freshwater or marine fish of the order Anguilliformes, which are elongated and resemble snakes.

eelgrass eelgrasses n
groot zeegras

eelpot eelpots n
aalfuik aalkorf
eel trap

eelpout eelpouts n
puitaal
Any fish of the family Zoarcidae.

eelspear eelspears n
aalspeer
A spear with barbed forks for spearing eels.

eeny, meeny, miny, moe n
iene miene mutte
(playground games) A method of choosing between two or more people or things, used by children. A child points to each item in turn (or alternately), while saying a rhyme starting "Eeny, meeny, miney, moe", moving to the next item after each quarter-line (i.e. each word or pair of syllables). The item pointed to on the last word of the rhyme is the one chosen.

eerie /ˈɪəɹi/ /ˈɪɹi/ eeries n
angstaanjagend vreemd vreesachtig
Alternative form of eyrie
An eerie creature or thing.

efface /əˈfeɪs/ /ɪˈfeɪs/ v
zich wegcijferen
(intransitive) To make oneself inobtrusive as if due to modesty or diffidence.

effect /iˈfɛkt/ /əˈfɛkt/ /ɪˈfekt/ /ɪˈfɛkt/ effects n
effect werking
(sound engineering) An alteration, or device for producing an alteration, in sound after it has been produced by an instrument.

effect /iˈfɛkt/ /əˈfɛkt/ /ɪˈfekt/ /ɪˈfɛkt/ v
bewerkstelligen
(transitive) To make or bring about; to implement.

effective /əˈfɛktɪv/ /ɪˈfɛktɪv/ more effective most effective adj
effectief werkzaam efficiënt
Having the power to produce a required effect or effects.
effectief
Producing a decided or decisive effect.
Actually in effect.

effectiveness /əˈfɛk.tɪv.nəs/ /ɪˈfɛk.tɪv.nɪs/ effectivenesses n
effectiviteit
The degree to which something achieves results.

effeminate /ɪˈfɛmɪneɪt/ /ɪˈfɛmɪnət/ more effeminate most effeminate adj
verwijfd
(often, derogatory, of a man or boy) Exhibiting behaviour or mannerisms considered typical of a female; unmasculine.

efferent /ˈɛ.fə.rənt/ /ˈɛ.fɜː.ənt/ adj
afvoerend efferent
Carrying away from.

efferent duct efferent ducts n
afvoerend kanaaltje
(anatomy) A structure connecting the rete testis with the initial section of the epididymis.

effervescent /ˌɛfəˈvɛsənt/ /ˌɛfɚˈvɛsənt/ more effervescent most effervescent adj
bruisend bruisende
(of a liquid) Giving off bubbles; fizzy.

efficacious /ˌef.əˈkæɪ.ʃəs/ /ˌɛf.əˈkeɪ.ʃəs/ /ˌɛf.ɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs/ more efficacious most efficacious adj
efficiënt effectief
(formal) Effective; possessing efficacy. [from 1520s]

efficacy /ˈɛf.ɪ.kə.si/ efficacies n
doeltreffendheid
Degree of ability to produce a desired effect; effectiveness.

efficiency /ɪˈfɪʃn̩si/ efficiencies n
efficiëntie
The extent to which time is well used for the intended task.
rendement
The extent to which a resource is used for the intended purpose; the ratio of useful work to energy expended.

efficient /əˈfɪʃənt/ /ɪˈfɪʃənt/ more efficient most efficient adj
efficiënt
making good, thorough, or careful use of resources; not consuming extra. Especially, making good use of time or energy
expressing the proportion of consumed energy that was successfully used in a process; the ratio of useful output to total input

efficiently more efficiently most efficiently adv
op een efficiënte manier
In an efficient manner.

effloresce /-flɒ-/ /ˌɛfləˈɹɛs/ v
verbloemen
Of a salt: to seep through some material (bricks, concrete, earth, rock, etc.) in a dissolved state, and then crystallize on a surface in a powdery form.

effort /ˈɛfət/ /ˈɛfɚt/ efforts n
inspanning
The work involved in performing an activity; exertion.

effortless adj
moeiteloos
Without effort.

effortlessly /ˈɛf.ət.ləs.li/ /ˈɛf.ɚt.ləs.li/ more effortlessly most effortlessly adv
moeiteloos
Without effort; without difficulty or struggle.

effrontery /ɛˈfɹʌntəɹi/ /ɪˈfɹʌntəɹi/ effronteries n
onbeschaamdheid
(uncountable) Insolent and shameless audacity.

effusion effusions n
uitstorting
A liquid outpouring.
(medicine) The seeping of fluid into a body cavity; the fluid itself.

effusive /ɪˈfjuːsɪv/ more effusive most effusive adj
buitenissig excessief
Gushy; unrestrained, extravagant or excessive (in emotional expression).

egalitarian /ɪˌɡæl.ɪˈtɛə.ɹi.ən/ /ɪˌɡæl.ɪˈtɛɹ.i.ən/ more egalitarian most egalitarian adj
egalitair
Characterized by social equality and equal rights for all people.

egalitarianism egalitarianisms n
egalitarisme
The political doctrine that holds that all people in a society should have equal rights from birth.

egg /eɪɡ/ /ɛɡ/ eggs n
ei
(specifically, countable) The edible egg (sense 1.1) of a domestic fowl such as a duck, goose, or, especially, a chicken; (uncountable) the contents of such an egg or eggs used as food.
An approximately spherical or ellipsoidal body produced by birds, insects, reptiles, and other animals, housing the embryo within a membrane or shell during its development.
(countable) A thing which looks like or is shaped like an egg (sense 1.1).

egg case egg cases n
eikapsel
The leathery egg of certain marine animals such as sharks and skate

egg cosy egg cosies n
eiermuts eiermutsje
A small cover made of wool or other material and designed to be placed over a boiled egg to keep it warm.

egg of Columbus eggs of Columbus n
ei van Columbus
A brilliant idea or discovery that seems simple after the fact.

egg on v
aanzetten tot provoceren
(transitive, idiomatic) To encourage or coax a person to do something, especially something foolhardy or reckless.

egg on one's face n
een figuur slaan
(informal) Embarrassment or humiliation; damage to one's reputation.

egg roll egg rolls n
loempia
A food made made by wrapping a combination of chopped vegetables, possibly meat, and sometimes noodles, in a sheet of dough, dipping the dough in egg or an egg wash, then deep frying it.

egg timer egg timers n
eierwekker
(by extension) A timer that can be set to sound an alarm after a certain amount of time; a kitchen timer.

egg tooth egg teeth n
eitand
(zoology) A small, sharp, cranial protuberance used by offspring to break or tear through the egg's surface during hatching.

egg-shaped more egg-shaped most egg-shaped adj
eivormig
Having the shape of an egg.

eggnog /ˈɛɡ.nɑɡ/ /ˈɛɡ.nɒɡ/ /ˌɛɡˈnɒɡ/ eggnogs n
advocaat
A beverage based on milk, eggs, sugar, and nutmeg; often made alcoholic with rum, brandy, or whisky; popular at Christmas.

eggplant /-plɑːnt/ /ˈɛɡ.plænt/ eggplants n
aubergine eierplant eiervrucht
(North America, Australia, New Zealand, Philippines) The plant Solanum melongena.
aubergine eiervrucht
(North America, Australia, New Zealand, Philippines) The edible fruit of the Solanum melongena: an aubergine.

eggshell /ˈɛɡʃɛl/ eggshells n
eierschaal
The shell around an egg.
(color) A pale off-white colour, like that of the eggshell.

eglantine eglantines n
egelantier
A Eurasian rose (Rosa rubiginosa, syn. Rosa eglanteria), having prickly stems, fragrant leaves, pink flowers and red hips.

egoboost egoboosts n
egoboost

egocentric more egocentric most egocentric adj
egocentrisch egoistisch
Egotistical.

egocentrism egocentrisms n
egocentrisme
The constant following of one's egotistical desires to an extreme.

egoism egoisms n
egoïsme zelfzucht
The tendency to think selfishly with exclusive self-interest in mind.

egotism egotisms n
egocentrisme egotisme
A tendency to talk excessively about oneself.
(nonstandard, by confusion of the similar words) Egoism (belief that behavior should be directed towards one's self-interest).
eigenwaan hooghartigheid
A belief that one is superior to or more important than others.

egregious /əˈɡɹiː.d͡ʒi.əs/ /ɪˈɡɹiː.d͡ʒəs/ more egregious most egregious adj
flagrant ongehoord
Conspicuous, exceptional, outstanding; usually in a negative sense.

egret /ˈi.ɡɹɪt/ egrets n
reiger
Any of various wading birds of the genera Egretta or Ardea that includes herons, many of which are white or buff, and several of which develop fine plumes during the breeding season.

eh /e/ /eɪ/ /ɛ/ [ɛː] interjection
hè
(informal, chiefly, Canada, UK) Used as a tag question, to emphasise what goes before or to request that the listener express an opinion about what has been said.
(chiefly, Canada) An interjection used to ascertain the continued attention of an individual addressed by the speaker.

eider /ˈaɪdə/ /ˈaɪdɚ/ eiders n
eidereend
Any of the species of the genera Polysticta or Somateria, in the seaduck subfamily Merginae, which line their nests with fine down (taken from their own bodies).

eidetic /aɪˈdɛtɪk/ more eidetic most eidetic adj
eidetisch
(neuroscience) Marked by or resulting from extraordinary ability to recall detailed and vivid mental images of visual images.

eidolopoeia n
idolopeia
(rhetoric) A rhetorical technique in which a speech is attributed to a deceased person, a phantom, an image or an idol.

eigenspace eigenspaces n
eigenruimte
(linear algebra) The linear subspace consisting of all eigenvectors associated with a particular eigenvalue, together with the zero vector.

eigenvalue /ˈaɪɡənˌvæljuː/ eigenvalues n
eigenwaarde
(linear algebra) A scalar, \lambda, such that there exists a non-zero vector x (a corresponding eigenvector) for which the image of x under a given linear operator \mathrm{A} is equal to the image of x under multiplication by \lambda; i.e. \mathrm{A} x = \lambda x.

eigenvector eigenvectors n
eigenvector
(linear algebra) A vector that is not rotated under a particular linear transformation; a left or right eigenvector depending on context; (more formally) given a linear transformation A, a vector x such that Ax=λx [or xA=λx] for some scalar λ (called the eigenvalue).

eight /eɪt/ eights n
acht
The digit/figure 8.
(playing cards) Any of the four cards in a normal deck with the value eight.

eight /eɪt/ numeral
acht
A numerical value equal to 8; the number occurring after seven and before nine.

eight hundred /ˈeɪt ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ /ˈeɪt ˈhʌn.dɹɪd/ numeral
achthonderd
The cardinal number occurring after seven hundred ninety-nine and before eight hundred one, represented in Arabic numerals as 800.

eighteen /ˈeɪ(t).tin/ /ˈeɪ.tiːn/ /ˌeɪ(t)ˈtin/ /ˌeɪˈtiːn/ numeral
achttien
The cardinal number occurring after seventeen and before nineteen, represented in Roman numerals as XVIII and in Arabic numerals as 18.

eighteenth /ˌeɪˈtiːnθ/ adj
achttiende
The ordinal form of the number eighteen.

eighteenth /ˌeɪˈtiːnθ/ eighteenths n
achttiende
The person or thing in the eighteenth position.
One of eighteen equal parts of a whole.

eightfold adv
achtvoudig
By a factor of eight.

eighth /eɪtθ/ /eɪθ/ adj
achtste
The ordinal form of the number eight.

eighth /eɪtθ/ /eɪθ/ eighths n
achtste
The person or thing in the eighth position.
One of eight equal parts of a whole.

eighth rest eighth rests n
achtste rust

eighties n
jaren 1980 jaren 80 jaren tachtig
The decade of the 1880s, 1980s, etc.

eightieth /ˈeɪ.ti.əθ/ adj
tachtigste tachtigst
The ordinal form of the number eighty.

eightieth /ˈeɪ.ti.əθ/ eightieths n
tachtigste
The person or thing in the eightieth position.
One of eighty equal parts of a whole.

eightsome eightsomes n
achttal
A group of eight persons or things.

eighty /ˈeɪ.ti/ [ˈ(ʔ)eɪ̯ɾi] numeral
tachtig
The cardinal number occurring after seventy-nine and before eighty-one, represented in Roman numerals as LXXX and in Arabic numerals as 80.

eighty-eight numeral
achtentachtig
Number between eighty-seven and eighty-nine; decimal 88
An abbreviation for 'Hugs and kisses' in amateur radio. Used especially in Morse code.

eighty-first adj
eenentachtigst eenentachtigste
The ordinal form of the number eighty-one, describing a person or thing in position number 81 of a sequence.

eighty-first eighty-firsts n
eenentachtigste
One of eighty-one equal parts of a whole.

eighty-five numeral
vijfentachtig
The cardinal number immediately following eighty-four and preceding eighty-six.

eighty-four numeral
vierentachtig
The cardinal number immediately following eighty-three and preceding eighty-five.

eighty-nine numeral
negenentachtig
The cardinal number immediately following eighty-eight and preceding ninety.

eighty-one numeral
eenentachtig
The cardinal number following eighty and preceding eighty-two.

eighty-seven numeral
zevenentachtig
The cardinal number immediately following eighty-six and preceding eighty-eight.

eighty-six numeral
zesentachtig
The cardinal number immediately following eighty-five and preceding eighty-seven.

eighty-three numeral
drieëntachtig
The cardinal number immediately following eighty-two and preceding eighty-four.

eighty-two numeral
tweeëntachtig
The cardinal number immediately following eighty-one and preceding eighty-three.

eightysomething eightysomethings n
tachtiger
(colloquial) A person between 80 and 89 years old.

einkorn wheat einkorn wheats n
eenkoorn
A type of wheat, characterised by the presence of a single grain in each spikelet, that was cultivated in the Fertile Crescent and was one of the first grains to be domesticated; any subtype of said wheat, considered as a unit; in particular, the domesticated form.

einsteinium /aɪnˈstaɪni.əm/ n
einsteinium
A transuranic chemical element (symbol Es) with atomic number 99: a soft, silvery, paramagnetic metal.

either /aɪ/ /eɪ/ /iː/ /ˈaɪ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈaɪ.ðɚ/ /ˈeɪ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈi.ðɚ/ /ˈiː.ðə(ɹ)/ adv
ook (niet)
(conjunctive, after a negative) As well.

either /aɪ/ /eɪ/ /iː/ /ˈaɪ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈaɪ.ðɚ/ /ˈeɪ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈi.ðɚ/ /ˈiː.ðə(ɹ)/ conjunction
ofwel of hetzij
Introduces the first of two (or occasionally more) options or possibilities, the second (or last) of which is introduced by “or”.

either /aɪ/ /eɪ/ /iː/ /ˈaɪ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈaɪ.ðɚ/ /ˈeɪ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈi.ðɚ/ /ˈiː.ðə(ɹ)/ determiner
beide
Each of two; both. [from 9th c.]

either … or conjunction
hetzij … hetzij ofwel … ofwel

ejaculate /ɪˈdʒæk.jʊ.leɪt/ /ɪˈdʒæk.jʊ.lət/ /ɪˈd͡ʒæk.jə.leɪt/ /ɪˈd͡ʒæk.jə.lət/ v
ejaculeren
(biology, transitive) To eject or suddenly throw fluid or some other substance from a duct or other body structure.
(specifically, transitive, and, intransitive) Of a human being or other mammal: to forcibly eject from the urethra in response to sexual stimulation, in a male, semen; and, in a female, vaginal fluid.

ejaculation /iˌdʒækjuˈleɪʃən/ ejaculations n
ejaculatie
(specifically) A reflex in human beings and other mammals in response to sexual stimulation involving the forcible ejection from the urethra of, in males, semen; and, in females, vaginal fluid.

eject /ɪˈd͡ʒɛkt/ v
buitengooien
(transitive) To compel (a person or persons) to leave.

ejection seat ejection seats n
schietstoel
A seat in an aircraft which can be ejected from the cockpit and thus save the pilot's life when a crash is imminent.

eke out v
aanvullen rekken
(transitive) To supplement.
bijeenscharrelen bijeenscharten
(transitive) To obtain with difficulty or effort.

ektara ektaras n
ektar
A single-stringed string instrument of Pakistan, India and Bangladesh.

el /ˈɛl/ [ɛɫ] els n
el
The name of the Latin-script letter L.

elaborate /ɪˈlæbəɹeɪt/ /ɪˈlæbəɹət/ more elaborate most elaborate adj
diepgaand gedetailleerd
Complex, detailed, or sophisticated.
intrigerend
Intricate, fancy, flashy, or showy.

elaborate /ɪˈlæbəɹeɪt/ /ɪˈlæbəɹət/ v
uitweiden
(intransitive, sometimes followed by the prepositions on or upon) To expand/enlarge in detail.

elaboration elaborations n
uitwerking
The act or process of producing or refining with labor; improvement by successive operations; refinement.

elaiosome elaiosomes n
elaiosoom mierenbroodje
(botany) A fleshy structure rich in lipids attached to the seeds of many plant species, usually to attract ants that disperse the seeds.

elastic /iˈlæstɪk/ /əˈlæstɪk/ more elastic most elastic adj
elastieken
Made of elastic.

elastic band elastic bands n
elastiek
A small, narrow loop of rubber or similar material used to hold items or body parts together.

elasticity /ɪ.læsˈtɪs.ɪ.ti/ elasticities n
elasticiteit
(physics) The property by virtue of which a material deformed under load can regain its original dimensions when unloaded
The quality of being elastic.

elate /ɪˈleɪt/ v
aanvuren verrukken
(transitive) To make joyful or proud.
oplaten
(transitive) To lift up; raise; elevate.

elated more elated most elated adj
uitgelaten
Extremely happy and excited; delighted; pleased, euphoric.

elation /iːˈleɪʃən/ /ɪˈleɪʃən/ elations n
euforie
An exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism.
opgetogenheid
A feeling of joy and pride.

elative case elative cases n
elatief naamval
(grammar) The case used to indicate movement out of something; for example, out of the house. Some languages that make use of the elative are Finnish, Hungarian, and Estonian.

elbow /ˈɛlboʊ/ /ˈɛlbəʊ/ [ˈɛɫboʊ] elbows n
elleboog
(anatomy) The joint between the upper arm and the forearm.
(by extension) Any turn or bend like that of the elbow, in a wall, building, coastline, etc.; an angular or jointed part of any structure, such as the raised arm of a chair or sofa, or a short pipe fitting, turning at an angle or bent.

elbow bump /ˌɛlboʊ ˈbʌmp/ /ˌɛlbəʊ ˈbʌmp/ elbow bumps n
ellebooggroet
The touching of elbows between two people, sometimes as an alternative to a handshake, fist bump, or other form of contact when attempting to avoid the spread of germs.

elder /ˈeldə/ /ˈɛldə/ /ˈɛldɚ/ adj
ouder
older, greater than another in age or seniority.

elder /ˈeldə/ /ˈɛldə/ /ˈɛldɚ/ elders n
ouderling
A leader of a community, someone of great age or seniority.
An officer of a church, sometimes having teaching responsibilities.
vlier
A small tree, Sambucus nigra, having white flowers in a cluster, and edible purple berries.

elderberry /ˈɛldə(ɹ)ˌbɛɹi/ elderberries n
vlierbes
The small, edible, purplish-black fruit of this plant, used in cooking and to flavour drinks etc.

eldercare n
ouderenzorg
Care for elderly people.

elderly /ˈɛldəli/ /ˈɛldɚli/ more elderly most elderly adj
bejaard
old; having lived for relatively many years.

eldest /ˈɛldɪst/ adj
oudst
greatest in age or seniority.

elecampane /ˌɛləkæmˈpeɪn/ /ˌɛlɪkamˈpeɪn/ elecampanes n
Griekse alant
A tall Eurasian herb, Inula helenium, whose roots have been used medicinally.

elect /i-/ /ə-/ /ɪˈlɛkt/ v
kiezen uitkiezen
(transitive) To choose or make a decision (to do something)
verkiezen
(transitive) To choose (a candidate) in an election

election /əˈlɛkʃ(ə)n/ /ɪˈlɛkʃ(ə)n/ elections n
verkiezing
A process of choosing a leader, members of parliament, councillors, or other representatives by popular vote.

election campaign election campaigns n
verkiezingscampagne

election threshold election thresholds n
kiesdrempel
A minimum percentage of votes that a party needs to receive in order to obtain a parliamentary seat.

elector /iˈlɛktɚ/ /əˈlektə/ /əˈlɛktɔɹ/ /əˈlɛktɚ/ /ɪˈlektə/ /ɪˈlɛktə/ /ɪˈlɛktɚ/ electors n
kiesman
A member of an electoral college; specifically (US) an official selected by a state as a member of the Electoral College to elect the president and vice president of the United States.
kiezer
(Britain, Commonwealth) A person eligible to vote to elect a Member of Parliament.
(politics) A person eligible to vote in an election; a member of an electorate, a voter.

electoral college electoral colleges n
kiescollege
(politics) A body of electors empowered to elect someone to a particular office, such as the Holy Roman Emperor or the President of the United States.

electoral district electoral districts n
kiesdistrict kieskring
(politics) A district represented by one or more elected officials.

electoral fraud n
verkiezingsfraude
(politics) Illegal interference with the process of an election, especially with the intent to stage a desired election outcome.

electorate /ɪˈlɛktəɹət/ /ɪˈlɛktɹət/ electorates n
electoraat kiespubliek kiezerspubliek
The collective people of a country, state, or electoral district who are entitled to vote.
keurvorstendom
(historical) The office, or area of dominion, of an Elector; an electorship.

electric /iˈlɛktɹɪk/ /əˈlɛktɹɪk/ /ɪˈlɛktɹɪk/ adj
elektrisch
Of, relating to, produced by, operated with, or utilising electricity; electrical.

electric car electric cars n
elektrische auto
A car that uses electric motors and motor controllers instead of an internal combustion engine, the power coming from rechargeable batteries.

electric cello electric cellos n
elektrische cello
A cello modified to be played either electrically or acoustically, usually possessing five strings.

electric chair electric chairs n
elektrische stoel
A chair-like device used for performing execution by electrocution.

electric charge electric charges n
lading

electric current electric currents n
stroomsterkte
(electromagnetism) A net unidirectional movement of electrons, or other charge carriers, caused by a potential difference.
(electromagnetism) The net charge that passes through some cross-section of a conducting material (in one direction), per unit time, having the SI unit A (C/s).

electric eel electric eels n
sidderaal
(narrowly) Electrophorus electricus, a species of fish resembling an eel (though not related) that is capable of generating powerful electric shocks.

electric fence electric fences n
schrikdraad elektrische afrastering
A fence containing metal wire through which an electric current is passed, as a deterrent which will shock people or animals trying to breach or climb the fence.

electric field electric fields n
elektrisch veld
(electricity, physics) A region of space around a charged particle, or between two voltages, which exerts a force on charged objects in its vicinity.

electric guitar /ə.ˈlɛk.tɹɪk ɡɪ.ˈtɑːɹ/ electric guitars n
elektrische gitaar
A guitar which requires electronic amplification to produce sufficient sound.

electric harp electric harps n
elektrische harp

electric motor electric motors n
elektromotor
A motor that converts electrical energy into kinetic energy.

electric piano /əˈlɛk.tɹɪk piˈæn.oʊ/ electric pianos n
elektrische piano
(musical instruments) A type of lightweight piano with electronic pickups to amplify the sound. The strings, or string substitutes, are struck mechanically such that the action is similar to that of a normal piano.

electric shaver electric shavers n
scheerapparaat

electrical engineering n
elektrotechniek
the branch of engineering that deals with the technology of electricity, especially the design and application of circuitry and equipment for power generation and distribution, machine control, and communications

electrician /iˌlɛkˈtɹɪʃən/ /əˌlɛkˈtɹɪʃən/ /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɪʃ(ə)n/ /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɪʃən/ /ˌiːlɛkˈtɹɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌɛlɪkˈtɹɪʃ(ə)n/ electricians n
elektricien
A tradesperson who installs, repairs and maintains electrical wiring and equipment.

electricity /iˌlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti/ /əˌlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti/ /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti/ /ɪˌlɛkˈt͡ʃɹɪsɪti/ /ˌiːlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti/ /ˌɛlɪkˈtɹɪsɪti/ electricities n
elektriciteit stroom
(physics) The study of electrical phenomena; the branch of science dealing with such phenomena. [from 18th c.]

electro- prefix
elektro-
and electrical.

electrocardiogram /əˌlɛktɹəˈkɑɹdi.əˌɡɹæm/ electrocardiograms n
elektrocardiogram hartfilm
(cardiology) The visual output that an electrocardiograph produces.

electrocardiography electrocardiographies n
elektrocardiograaf
the science of the preparation and diagnostic interpretation of electrocardiograms

electrochemical adj
elektrochemisch
(chemistry) Of, or relating to a chemical reaction brought about by electricity.
(chemistry) Of, or relating to electricity produced by a chemical reaction e.g. in a battery.

electrochemistry n
elektrochemie
(chemistry) The science of the chemistry associated with the flow of electricity, especially at the surface of an electrode.

electroconvulsive therapy electroconvulsive therapies n
elektroconvulsietherapie elektroshock elektroshocktherapie
(medicine) A biomedical therapy for severely depressed patients in which a brief electric current is sent through the brain of an anesthetized patient.

electrocute /əˈlɛktɹəkjuːt/ /ɪˈlɛktɹəkjuːt/ v
elektrocuteren
(transitive) To execute by electric shock, often by means of an electric chair.

electrocution /ɪˌlɛktɹəˈkjuːʃən/ electrocutions n
elektrocutie
The accidental death or suicide by electric shock.

electrode /iˈlɛk.tɹəʊd/ /əˈlɛk.tɹəʊd/ electrodes n
elektrode
The terminal through which electric current passes between metallic and nonmetallic parts of an electric circuit.

electroencephalogram electroencephalograms n
elektro-encefalogram
(neurology) A recording of electrical brain activity (brain waves) made by an electroencephalograph.

electrolytic capacitor electrolytic capacitors n
elco elektrolytische condensator
(electronics) A capacitor that uses an electrolyte as one of its capacitative plates.

electromagnet electromagnets n
elektromagneet
A magnet which attracts metals only when electrically activated

electromagnetic adj
elektromagnetisch
Relating to electromagnetism

electromagnetic interaction n
elektromagnetische interactie
(physics) The fundamental interaction responsible for the electromagnetic force.

electromagnetic radiation n
elektromagnetische straling
Radiation (quantized as photons) consisting of oscillating electric and magnetic fields oriented perpendicularly to each other, moving through space.

electromagnetic spectrum electromagnetic spectra n
elektromagnetisch spectrum
(physics) The entire range of wavelengths of all known electromagnetic radiations extending from gamma rays, to X-rays through visible light, infrared, to radio waves.

electromagnetism /ɪˌlɛk.tɹəʊˈmæɡ.nəˌtɪzm̩/ electromagnetisms n
elektromagnetisme
A unified fundamental force that combines the aspects of electricity and magnetism and is one of the four fundamental forces. (technically it can be unified with weak nuclear to form electroweak) Its gauge boson is the photon.

electron /ɪˈlɛk.tɹɑn/ /ɪˈlɛk.tɹɒn/ electrons n
elektron
(particle) The subatomic particle having a negative charge and orbiting the nucleus; the flow of electrons in a conductor constitutes electricity.

electron cloud electron clouds n
elektronenwolk
(physics) A mathematically defined region around an atomic nucleus defined by a high probability that the atom's electrons will be present in that region.

electron microscope electron microscopes n
elektronenmicroscoop
Any of several forms of microscope that use a beam of electrons, rather than one of light, and thus has a much greater resolving power.

electron neutrino electron neutrinos n
elektronneutrino
A leptonic elementary particle, having near-zero mass and no charge

electron volt electron volts n
elektronvolt
(physics) A unit for measuring the energy of subatomic particles; the energy equal to that attained by an electron moving through a potential difference of one volt. Equivalent to 1.6022 x 10-19 joules.

electronic /əˌlɪkˈtɹɑ.nɪk/ /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɑ.nɪk/ /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɒn.ɪk/ /ˌi.lɛkˈtɹɑ.nɪk/ /ˌɛl.ɛkˈtɹɒn.ɪk/ /ˌɛl.ɪkˈtɹɒn.ɪk/ adj
elektronen- elektronisch
(physics, chemistry) Of or pertaining to an electron or electrons.
elektronisch
Operating on the physical behavior of electrons, especially in semiconductors.
Generated by an electronic device.
virtueel web-
Of or pertaining to the Internet.

electronics /ˌiːlɛkˈtɹɒnɪks/ /ˌɛlɪkˈtɹɒnɪks/ electronics n
elektronica
(physics) The study and use of electrical devices that operate by controlling the flow of electrons or other electrically charged particles or by converting the flow of charged particles to or from other forms of energy.

electrophysiological adj
elektrofysiologisch
of or pertaining to electrophysiology

electrophysiology n
elektrofysiologie
(physiology) The branch of physiology that studies the electrical activity of organisms.

electroplate v
galvanisch verzilveren
(transitive) To coat (an object) with a thin layer of metal using electrolysis

electrotherapy electrotherapies n
elektrotherapie
The use of electrical energy as a medical treatment.

electrovalency electrovalencies n
elektronenvalenties
(physics) The net electric charge on an ion.
(chemistry) The number of electrons gained or lost during the formation of an ionic bond.

elegance /ˈɛl.ɪ.ɡəns/ elegances n
elegantie
Grace, refinement, and beauty in movement, appearance, or manners.

elegant /ˈɛl.ə.ɡənt/ more elegant most elegant adj
elegant sierlijk gracieus
Characterised by or exhibiting elegance.

elegy /ˈɛlɪd͡ʒi/ elegies n
klaaglied elegie
A mournful or plaintive poem; a funeral song; a poem of lamentation. [from early 16th c.]

element /ˈɛləmənt/ elements n
element
(chemistry) Any one of the simplest chemical substances that cannot be decomposed in a chemical reaction or by any chemical means and made up of atoms all having the same number of protons.
One of the simplest or essential parts or principles of which anything consists, or upon which the constitution or fundamental powers of anything are based.
(set theory) One of the objects in a set.
One of the four basic building blocks of matter in theories of ancient philosophers and alchemists: water, earth, fire, and air.
(in the plural only, with "the") Atmospheric forces such as strong winds and rains.
A place or state of being that an individual or object is best suited to.
A component in electrical equipment, often in the form of a coil, having a high resistance, thereby generating heat when a current is passed through it.
(computing) One of the conceptual objects in a markup language, usually represented in text by tags.
element fractie
(usually, in the plural) A basic, simple substance out of which something is made, raw material.
A small but present amount of a quality, a hint.
element gegeven
(legal) A required aspect or component of a cause of action. A deed is regarded as a violation of law only if each element can be proved.

element of surprise elements of surprise n
verrassingselement
(idiomatic) The strategic advantage afforded to a party when its opposition may be caught by surprise.

elementary /(ˌ)ɛlɪˈmɛnt(ə)ɹɪ/ /ˌɛlɪˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/ more elementary most elementary adj
elementair
Relating to the basic, essential or fundamental part of something.

elephant /el.e.fant/ /ˈɛləfənt/ /ˈɛlɪf(ə)nt/ elephants n
olifant elp elpendier
A mammal of the order Proboscidea, having a trunk, and two large ivory tusks jutting from the upper jaw.

elephant foot yam elephant foot yams n
olifantenyam
Amorphophallus paeoniifolius, a plant similar to the titan arum, cultivated for food.

elephant in the room elephants in the room n
olifant in de kamer
(idiomatic) A problem or difficult issue that is very obvious, but is ignored for the convenience or comfort of those involved.

elephant seal elephant seals n
zeeolifant
Large marine mammals of the genus Mirounga, the largest of the pinnipeds.

elephant shrew elephant shrews n
springspitsmuis
Any of several small, insectivorous long-nosed mammals, of the family Macroscelididae, native to Africa, thought to be more closely related elephants than to true shrews.

elevator /ˈɛl.ə.veɪ.tɚ/ /ˈɛləveɪtə/ elevators n
hoogteroer
(aeronautics) A control surface of an aircraft responsible for controlling the pitching motion of the machine.

eleven /iˈlɛvən/ /əˈlɛv.ən/ /ɪˈlɛvən/ [ɪˈlɛbm̩] numeral
elf
The cardinal number occurring after ten and before twelve. Represented as 11 in Arabic digits.

eleven hundred numeral
duizend honderd elfhonderd
one thousand one hundred.

elevenie elevenies n
elfje

eleventh /iˈlɛv.ənθ/ /əˈlɛv.ənθ/ /ɪˈlɛv.ənθ/ adj
elfde
The ordinal form of the number eleven.

eleventh /iˈlɛv.ənθ/ /əˈlɛv.ənθ/ /ɪˈlɛv.ənθ/ elevenths n
elfde
The person or thing in the eleventh position.

eleventh hour eleventh hours n
elfde uur
(idiomatic) A point in time which is nearly too late; the last minute.

elf /ɛlf/ elfs elves n
elf alf
Any from a race of mythical, supernatural beings resembling but seen as distinct from human beings. They are usually delicate-featured and skilled in magic or spellcrafting; sometimes depicted as clashing with dwarves, especially in modern fantasy literature.

elicit /ɪˈlɪsɪt/ v
ontlokken oproepen
To evoke, educe (emotions, feelings, responses, etc.); to generate, obtain, or provoke as a response or answer.
onthullen teweegbrengen veroorzaken
To draw out, bring out, bring forth (something latent); to obtain information from someone or something.
afleiden redeneren
To use logic to arrive at truth; to derive by reason

elide /ɪˈlaɪd/ v
weglaten
To leave out or omit (something).
elideren verbinden
(linguistics) To cut off, as a vowel or a syllable.
samenvoegen verbinden
To conflate; to smear together; to blur the distinction between.

elision /ɪˈlɪz.j(ə)n̩/ /ɪˈlɪʒ.(ə)n̩/ elisions n
weglating
The deliberate omission of something.
elisie
(linguistics) The omission of a letter or syllable between two words or inside a word; sometimes marked with an apostrophe.

elite /eɪˈlit/ /iˈlit/ /əˈlit/ /əˈliːt/ /ɛˈliːt/ /ɪˈlit/ /ɪˈliːt/ [əˈlɪit] [ɪˈlɪit] eliter elitest more elite most elite adj
elitair elitaire
Of high birth or social position; aristocratic or patrician.

elite /eɪˈlit/ /iˈlit/ /əˈlit/ /əˈliːt/ /ɛˈliːt/ /ɪˈlit/ /ɪˈliːt/ [əˈlɪit] [ɪˈlɪit] elites n
elite
A special group or social class of people which have a superior intellectual, social or economic status as, the elite of society.
top-
Someone who is among the best at a certain task.

elitism /eɪˈliːtɪzəm/ /ɪˈliːtɪzəm/ elitisms n
elitarisme elitisme
The belief that a society or system should be run by an elite.

elitist more elitist most elitist adj
elitair
Of or relating to elitism.

elixir /-ɪə(ɹ)/ /ə-/ /ɪˈlɪksə(ɹ)/ elixirs n
elixer
(alchemy) A substance or liquid which is believed to cure all ills and give eternal life.
(pharmacy) A sweet flavored liquid (usually containing a small amount of alcohol) used in compounding medicines to be taken by mouth in order to mask an unpleasant taste.

ell /ˈɛl/ ells n
el
(historical) A measure of length. An English ell was 1¼ yards (45 inches or 114 cm), a Scottish ell was about 37 inches (94 cm), a Flemish ell was ¾ yard (27 inches or 69 cm), while certain European ells were less than 50 cm.

ellipse /iˈlɪps/ /əˈlɪps/ /ɪˈlɪps/ ellipses n
ellips
(geometry) A closed curve, the locus of a point such that the sum of the distances from that point to two other fixed points (called the foci of the ellipse) is constant; equivalently, the conic section that is the intersection of a cone with a plane that does not intersect the base of the cone.

ellipsis /ɪˈlɪpsɪs/ ellipses n
beletselteken doorlooppuntjes ellips
(typography, mathematics) A mark consisting of (in English) three periods, historically or more formally with spaces in between, before, and after them, " . . . ", or, more recently, a single character, "…", used to indicate that words have been omitted in a text or that they are missing or illegible, or (in mathematics) that a pattern continues (e.g., 1, ..., 4 means 1, 2, 3, 4).
beletselteken ellips doorlooppuntjes weglating
(grammar, rhetoric) The omission of a word or phrase that can be inferred from the context.

elliptic curve elliptic curves n
elliptische kromme

elliptical /əˈlɪp.tɪ.kəl/ /ɪˈlɪp.tɪ.kəl/ /ɪˈlɪp.tɪk.əl/ more elliptical most elliptical adj
elliptisch
In a shape of, or reminding of, an ellipse; oval.
Of, or showing ellipsis; having a word or words omitted.

elm /ɛlm/ /ˈɛləm/ elms n
iep olm
(countable) A tree of the genus Ulmus of the family Ulmaceae, large deciduous trees with alternate stipulate leaves and small apetalous flowers.

elongated more elongated most elongated adj
langgerekt
extensive in length
langwerpig
stretched

elope /ɛˈloʊp/ /ɛˈləʊp/ /ɪˈloʊp/ /ɪˈləʊp/ v
weglopen
(intransitive, of a married person) To run away from home with a paramour.
(intransitive, of an unmarried person) To run away secretly for the purpose of getting married with one's intended spouse; to marry in a quick or private fashion, especially without a public period of engagement.

eloquence /ˈɛl.ə.kwəns/ eloquences n
welbespraaktheid eloquentie
The quality of artistry and persuasiveness in speech or writing.

eloquent /ˈɛl.əˌkwənt/ more eloquent most eloquent adj
welsprekend eloquent welbespraakt
Fluently persuasive and articulate.

else /ɛls/ /ɛlts/ adv
anders in het andere geval zoniet
(usually follows interrogative adverbs) Otherwise, if not.

elucidate /i-/ /əˈlusəˌdeɪt/ /ɪˈl(j)uːsɪdeɪt/ v
verklaren verduidelijken clarificeren uitleggen verhelderen
(figurative) To make (something) clear and understandable; to clarify, to illuminate, to shed light on.

elucidation /ɪˌlu.sɪˈdeɪ.ʃən/ elucidations n
verklaring verduidelijking
A making clear; the act of elucidating or that which elucidates, as an explanation, an exposition, an illustration

elusive /iˈl(j)u.sɪv/ /iˈl(j)uː.sɪv/ /ɪˈl(j)u.sɪv/ /ɪˈl(j)uː.sɪv/ more elusive most elusive adj
ongrijpbaar
Evading capture, comprehension or remembrance.
moeilijk beschrijfbaar
Difficult to make precise.

elver /ˈɛlvə(ɹ)/ elvers n
glasaal aaltje palinkje
A young eel.

em /ˈɛm/ ems n
em
The name of the Latin-script letter M.

em dash em dashes n
heel kastlijntje
(typography) The symbol (—) (used to demarcate a parenthetical thought or to indicate a break, or for emphasis)

emaciate v
uithongeren uitmergelen
(transitive) To make extremely thin or wasted.
vermageren verschrompelen
(intransitive) To become extremely thin or wasted.

emaciated /-meɪ.ʃi-/ /-ˈmeɪ.si-/ /i-/ /ə-/ /əˈmeɪ.ʃi.eɪ.tɪd/ /ɪˈmeɪ.siˌeɪ.tɪd/ more emaciated most emaciated adj
uitgemergeld
Thin or haggard, especially from hunger or disease.

email /ˈiˌmeɪl/ /ˈiːmeɪl/ emails n
e-mail email mail
(uncountable) A system for transferring messages from one computer to another, usually through a network.
e-mail e-mailbericht mail
(uncountable) A quantity of messages sent through an email system.
(countable) A message sent through an email system.
e-mailadres
(countable, informal) An email address.

email /ˈiˌmeɪl/ /ˈiːmeɪl/ v
e-mailen mailen
(intransitive) To send, or compose and send, an email or emails.

emanate /ˈɛm.ə.ˌneɪt/ v
ontstaan uit uitstralen
(intransitive) To come from a source; issue from.

emancipate /ɪˈmænsɪpeɪt/ v
emanciperen
To set free from the power of another; to liberate; as:

emancipation /ɪˌmæn.səˈpeɪ.ʃən/ emancipations n
ontvoogding emancipatie
The state of being thus set free; liberation (used, for example, of slaves from bondage, of a person from prejudices, of the mind from superstition, of a nation from tyranny or subjugation).

emasculate /iˈmæs.kjə.lət/ /iˈmæs.kjəˌleɪt/ /əˈmæs.kjə.leɪt/ /əˈmæs.kjəˌleɪt/ /ɪˈmask.jəl.leɪt/ /ɪˈmask.jəl.lət/ /ɪˈmask.jʊl.lət/ /ɪˈmask.jʊlˌeɪt/ more emasculate most emasculate adj
ontmand
Deprived of virility or vigor; unmanned, weak.

embalm /ɪmˈbɑlm/ /ɪmˈbɑm/ /ɪmˈbɑːm/ /ɪmˈbɔm/ v
balsemen
(transitive) To treat a corpse with preservatives in order to prevent decomposition.

embankment embankments n
waterkering
a long mound of earth, stone, or similar material, usually built for purposes such as to hold back or store water, for protection from weather or enemies, or to support a road or railway.

embarge /əmˈbɑɹd͡ʒ/ /əmˈbɑːdʒ/ v
aan boord inladen
(transitive) To put in a barge.
inschepen
(intransitive) To board a barge; to embark.

embark /ɛmˈbɑɹk/ /ɛmˈbɑːk/ /ɪmˈbɑɹk/ /ɪmˈbɑːk/ v
beginnen starten
To start, begin.
(transitive) To cause to go on board a vessel or boat; to put on shipboard.

embarrass /ɪmˈbæɹ.əs/ /ɪmˈbɛɹ.əs/ v
in verlegenheid brengen verlegen maken
(transitive) to humiliate; to disrupt somebody's composure or comfort with acting publicly or freely; to abash.

embarrassed /ɪmˈbæɹ.əst/ /ɪmˈbɛɹ.əst/ more embarrassed most embarrassed adj
in verlegenheid gebracht
Having a feeling of shameful discomfort.

embarrassing /ɪmˈbæɹəsɪŋ/ /ɪmˈbɛɹəsɪŋ/ more embarrassing most embarrassing adj
gênant
Causing embarrassment; leading to a feeling of uncomfortable shame or self-consciousness.

embarrassment /ɪmˈbæɹəsmənt/ embarrassments n
verlegenheid
A state of discomfort arising from bashfulness or consciousness of having violated a social rule; humiliation.

embassy /ˈɛmbəsi/ embassies n
ambassade
An organization or group of officials who permanently represent a sovereign state in a second sovereign state or with respect to an international organization such as the United Nations.

embattled /ɛmˈbæt(ə)ld/ /ɛmˈbætl̩d/ /ɪm-/ [-ɾ(ə)ld] more embattled most embattled adj
bewapend gevechtsklaar
Armed or prepared for battle (literally or figuratively).
voortdurend in moeilijkheden
(architecture) Of a fortress or other building, a wall, etc.: having battlements or crenellations; battlemented, crenellated.
omsingeld omstreden
(figuratively) Subject to or troubled by attacks, controversy, or pressure.

embed /əmˈbɛd/ /ɛmˈbɛd/ /ɪmˈbɛd/ /ˈɛm.bɛd/ v
inbedden inbedden in vastleggen
(transitive) To lay (something) as in a bed; to lay in surrounding matter; to bed.

embedded /ɛmˈbɛdɪd/ /ɪmˈbɛdɪd/ more embedded most embedded adj
ingebed
Part of; firmly, or securely surrounded; lodged solidly into; deep-rooted.
vastgebetonneerd verankerd
Partially buried in concrete or planted in earth.

embellish /ɛm-/ /ɪmˈbɛlɪʃ/ v
verfraaien
To make more beautiful and attractive by adding ornamentation; to decorate.

ember /ˈɛm.bə/ /ˈɛm.bɚ/ embers n
sintel hete kolen
A piece of coal or wood glowing by heat; a hot coal.

embers n
sintels
The smoldering or glowing remains of a fire, smoldering ash.

embezzle /əmˈbɛzəl/ v
verduisteren
(legal, business) To steal or misappropriate money that one has been trusted with, especially to steal money from the organisation for which one works.

embezzlement /ˌəmˈbɛzəlmənt/ /ˌɪmˈbɛzəlmənt/ embezzlements n
verduistering zwendel
(legal, business) The fraudulent conversion of property from a property owner.

emblem /ˈɛmbləm/ emblems n
embleem
A representative symbol, such as a trademark or logo.

emblem book emblem books n
embleemboek
A book, of a kind popular in 16th- and 17th-century Europe, containing allegorical illustrations with accompanying explanatory text, typically morals or poems.

embodiment embodiments n
belichaming
(countable) A physical entity typifying an abstract concept.

embody /ɪmˈbɒdi/ v
belichamen
(transitive) To represent in a physical or concrete form; to incarnate or personify.
(transitive) To comprise or include as part of a cohesive whole; to be made up of.

embolden /ɛmˈbəʊldən/ /ɪmˈbəʊldən/ v
moed geven verstouten
(transitive) To encourage, inspire, or motivate.

embolism /ˈɛmbəlɪzəm/ embolisms n
embolie
(pathology) An obstruction or occlusion of an blood vessel by an embolus, that is by a blood clot, air bubble or other matter that has been transported by the blood stream.

embower /ɛmˈbaʊɚ/ v
omhullen
(transitive, poetic) To enclose something or someone as if in a bower; shelter with foliage.

embrace /ɛmˈbɹeɪs/ /ɪmˈbɹeɪs/ embraces n
omarming omhelzing knuffel
An act of putting arms around someone and bringing the person close to the chest; a hug.

embrace /ɛmˈbɹeɪs/ /ɪmˈbɹeɪs/ v
omhelzen omarmen knuffelen
(transitive) To clasp (someone or each other) in the arms with affection; to take in the arms; to hug.
omarmen
(transitive, figuratively) To enfold, to include (ideas, principles, etc.); to encompass.

embrasure /ɪmˈbɹeɪʒə(ɹ)/ embrasures n
schietgat
(architectural element, military) Any of the indentations between the merlons of a battlement; an opening in a wall or parapet through which ordnance can be fired.

embrittlement /ɛmˈbɹɪtl̩mənt/ embrittlements n
verbrossing
The process of being embrittled; loss of flexibility or elasticity of a material.

embroider /ɪmˈbɹɔɪdə/ /ɪmˈbɹɔɪdɚ/ v
borduren
To stitch a decorative design on fabric with needle and thread of various colours.
aandikken
(figuratively) To add imaginary detail to a narrative to make it more interesting or acceptable.

embroiderer embroiderers n
borduurder
A person who embroiders

embroidery /ɪmˈbɹɔɪdəɹi/ embroideries n
borduurwerk
The ornamentation of fabric using needlework.

embryo /ˈɛmbɹi.oʊ/ /ˈɛmbɹi.əʊ/ embryones embryos n
embryo
In the reproductive cycle, the stage after the fertilization of the egg that precedes the development into a fetus.
kiemplant
(botany) A rudimentary plant contained in the seed.

embryology embryologies n
embryologie
The scientific study of embryos.

embryonic /ˈɛm.bɹi.ɒn.ɪk/ more embryonic most embryonic adj
embryonaal
(embryology) Of or relating to an embryo.

emend /ɪˈmɛnd/ v
emenderen
(transitive) To correct and revise (text or a document).

emerald /ˈɛm.(ə.)ɹəld/ more emerald most emerald adj
smaragdgroen smaragdgroene
Of a rich green colour.

emerald /ˈɛm.(ə.)ɹəld/ emeralds n
smaragd
Any of various green gemstones, especially a green transparent form of beryl, highly valued as a precious stone.

emerge /iˈmɜːd͡ʒ/ /iˈmɝd͡ʒ/ /ɪˈmɜːd͡ʒ/ /ɪˈmɝd͡ʒ/ v
opduiken
(intransitive, copulative) To come out of a situation, object or a liquid.

emergence /iˈmɜː.d͡ʒ(ə)ns/ /iˈmɝ.d͡ʒ(ə)ns/ /ɪˈmɜː.d͡ʒ(ə)ns/ /ɪˈmɝ.d͡ʒ(ə)ns/ emergences n
opkomst
The act of rising out of a fluid, or coming forth from envelopment or concealment, or of rising into view; sudden uprising or appearance.
emergentie
In particular: the arising of emergent structure in complex systems.

emergency /iˈmɝ.d͡ʒən.si/ /əˈmɜː(ɹ).dʒən.si/ /əˈmɝ.d͡ʒən.si/ /ɪˈmɜː(ɹ).dʒən.si/ /ɪˈmɝ.d͡ʒən.si/ emergencies n
spoedgevallen
noodgeval nood spoedgeval
A situation which poses an immediate risk and which requires urgent attention.

emergency brake emergency brakes n
noodrem
A brake which can be used by passengers in a vehicle to stop in event of an emergency.

emergency dispatch center emergency dispatch centers n
meldkamer

emergency exit emergency exits n
nooduitgang
An exit that is designed to allow rapid evacuation in the case of emergencies such as a fire.

emergency room emergency rooms n
spoedeisende hulp
(United States, Canada, healthcare) A department of a hospital where seriously ill or injured patients, often with life-threatening conditions that require urgent or immediate treatment, are brought in, usually by ambulance.

emergency service emergency services n
hulpdienst
Any public service that deals with emergencies; especially the police, fire, ambulance, or lifeboat services.

emergency vehicle emergency vehicles n
hulpverleningsvoertuig
A vehicle that is designated to respond to an emergency, such as a police car, ambulance, fire engine or lifeboat.

emerging /iˈmɜːd͡ʒɪŋ/ /ɪˈmɝd͡ʒɪŋ/ more emerging most emerging adj
(naar) boven komen blijken naar buiten komen zich vertonen zich voordoen
Becoming prominent; emergent; rising.

emeritus /-ˈmɚ-/ /əˈmɛɹətaɪ/ /əˈmɛɹətəs/ /ɪˈmɛɹɪtaɪ/ /ɪˈmɛɹɪtəs/ [-ɾəs] adj
emeritus
(often, postpositive) Retired, but retaining an honorific version of a previous title.

emery /ˈɛməɹi/ emeries n
amaril
(mineral) An impure type of corundum, often used for sanding or polishing.

emetic /əˈmɛt.ɪk/ more emetic most emetic adj
braakwekkend
(pharmaceutical effect) Causing nausea and vomiting.

emetic /əˈmɛt.ɪk/ emetics n
braakmiddel
(pharmaceutical drug) An agent that induces vomiting.

emic /ˈiːmɪk/ more emic most emic adj
emisch
(social science, anthropology) Of or pertaining to the analysis of a cultural system or its features from the perspective of a participant in that culture.

emigrant /ˈɛmɪɡɹənt/ emigrants n
emigrant emigrante landverhuizer landverhuizerin uitwijkeling uitwijkelinge
Someone who leaves a country to settle in a new country.

emigrate /ˈɛmɪɡɹeɪt/ /ˈɪmɪɡɹeɪt/ v
emigreren
(intransitive) To leave the country in which one lives, especially one's native country, in order to reside elsewhere.

emigration emigrations n
emigratie uitwijking
The act of emigrating; movement of a person or persons out of a country or national region, for the purpose of permanent relocation of residence.
uitwijking emigratie
A body of emigrants; emigrants collectively.

eminent /ˈɛmɪnənt/ more eminent most eminent adj
eminent voortreffelijk
Noteworthy, remarkable, great.

eminent domain n
onteigening
(legal, US, Philippines) The right of a government over the private property within its jurisdiction. Usually invoked to compel land owners to sell their property in preparation for a major construction project such as a freeway.
oppereigendom
(historical) In feudalism, the legal interest or rights of a lord or superior in an estate in land held in fee, as opposed to the vassal's or tenant's interest.

emir /ɛˈmɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈɛmɪə(ɹ)/ emirs umara n
emir
A prince, commander or other leader or ruler in an Islamic nation.

emirate /ˈɛməɹət/ emirates n
emiraat
A country ruled by an emir.

emissary /ˈɛmɪˌsɛɹi/ emissaries n
afgezant
An agent sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else.

emission /ɪˈmɪʃn̩/ /ɪˈmɪʃən/ emissions n
emissie uitstoot
Something which is emitted or sent out; issue.

emit /iˈmɪt/ /ɪˈmɪt/ v
afgeven uitzenden
(intransitive) To come out, to be sent out or given off.

emitter /iːmɪtə/ /əmɪtə/ emitters n
zender
That which emits something.
emitter
(electronics) One terminal of a bipolar transistor (BJT).

emmer /ˈɛmə/ /ˈɛmɚ/ emmers n
emmertarwe tweekoren
Any of species Triticum dicoccon, one of a group of hulled wheats that are important food grains. [from 1908]

emoji /iˈmoʊd͡ʒi/ /ɪˈmoʊd͡ʒi/ /ɪˈməʊdʒi/ emoji emojis n
emoji
A digital graphic icon with a unique code point used to represent a concept, object, person, animal or place, originally used in Japanese text messaging but since adopted internationally in other contexts such as social media. Or, by extension, any non-standard emoji-like image inserted inline in text, i.e. an image emoticon.

emollient /ɪˈmɑl.jənt/ /ɪˈmɒl.ɪ.ənt/ more emollient most emollient adj
verzachtend
(figurative) Soothing or mollifying.

emolument /-jə-/ /əˈmɑljəmənt/ /ɛ-/ /ɪˈmɒljʊm(ə)nt/ emoluments n
bijverdienste
(formal) Payment for employment or an office; compensation for a job, which is usually monetary.

emotion /iˈmoʊʃən/ /ɪˈmoʊʃən/ /ɪˈməʊʃən/ emotions n
emotie
A person's internal state of being and involuntary physiological response to an object or a situation, based on or tied to physical state and sensory data.

emotional /iˈmoʊʃənəl/ /ɪˈmoʊʃnəl/ /ɪˈmoʊʃənəl/ /ɪˈməʊʃnəl/ /ɪˈməʊʃənəl/ more emotional most emotional adj
gevoelsmatig emotioneel
Of or relating to the emotions.
emotioneel
Characterised by emotion.
Determined by emotion rather than reason.
Appealing to or arousing emotion.

emotional blackmail n
emotionele chantage
The psychological abuse of a person's emotions or insecurities in order to influence their behaviour.

emotional intelligence emotional intelligences n
emotionele intelligentie
(psychology) The ability, capacity, or skill to perceive, assess, and manage the emotions of oneself, of others, and of groups.

emotionality emotionalities n
emotionaliteit
The state or quality of being emotional.

emotionless more emotionless most emotionless adj
emotieloos
Lacking emotion.

emotivism emotivisms n
emotivisme
(ethics) The meta-ethical stance that ethical judgments, such as those containing the words "should" and "ought to", are primarily expressions of one's own attitude and imperatives meant to change the attitudes and actions of another.

empathic /ɛmˈpæθɪk/ more empathic most empathic adj
empathisch
Showing or expressing empathy.
(science fiction) Of, pertaining to, or being an empath: of or having the capability of sensing the emotions of others.

empathy /ˈɛmpəθi/ empathies n
empathie inlevingsvermogen
Identification with or understanding of the thoughts, feelings, or emotional state of another person.

emperor /ˈempɘɹɘ/ /ˈempɹɘ/ /ˈɛmpəɹə/ /ˈɛmpəɹɚ/ /ˈɛmpɹə/ /ˈɛmpɹɚ/ emperors n
keizer
Any monarch ruling an empire, irrespective of gender, with "empress" contrasting to mean the consort of an emperor.

emperor penguin emperor penguins n
keizerspinguïn
The largest of penguins (Aptenodytes forsteri), that inhabits Antarctica.

emperorship emperorships n
keizerschap
The rank or office of an emperor.

emphasis /ˈɛmfəsɪs/ [ˈeɱfəsəs] [ˈeɱfəsɪs] [ˈɛɱfəsəs] [ˈɛɱfəsɪs] emphases n
nadruk
Special weight or forcefulness given to something considered important.
benadrukking
Special attention or prominence given to something.
beklemtoning klemtoon
Prominence given to a syllable or words, by raising the voice or printing in italic or underlined type.

emphasize /ˈɛm.fə.saɪz/ [ˈɛɱ.fə.saɪz] v
benadrukken beklemtonen
(transitive) To stress, give emphasis or extra weight to (something).

emphatic /əmˈfætək/ /ɛmˈfætɪk/ /ɪm-/ more emphatic most emphatic adj
emfatisch nadrukkelijk
Characterized by emphasis; forceful.
Stated with conviction.

emphatically /ɛmˈfætɪkli/ more emphatically most emphatically adv
nadrukkelijk
In an emphatic manner; with emphasis.

emphyteusis /ɛmfɪˈtjuːsɪs/ emphyteuses n
erfpacht
(legal) A right to enjoyment of property with a given stipulation that the property will be improved or maintained in an agreed upon manner; long leasehold

empire /ˈɛm.paɪ̯.ə/ /ˈɛm.paɪ̯ə̯/ /ˈɛmˌpaɪ̯ɚ/ /ˈɛmˌpaɪ̯ɹ/ empires n
rijk keizerrijk
A political state, often a monarchy, that has achieved a much greater current size than its initial size by conquering surrounding territories, cities or nations.
keizerrijk rijk
A political unit ruled by an emperor or empress.
imperium keizerrijk
The group of states or other territories that owe allegiance to an imperial power (foreign to them), when distinguished from the native territory of that power; imperial possessions.
imperium
An expansive and powerful enterprise under the control of one person or group.

empirical research empirical researches n
empirisch onderzoek
Research that bases its findings on direct or indirect observation as its test of reality.

employ /ɛmˈplɔɪ/ /ɪmˈplɔɪ/ v
tewerkstellen
(rare) To provide (someone) with a new job; to hire.

employability /ɪmˌplɔɪəˈbɪləti/ employabilities n
inzetbaarheid
(uncountable) The state or quality of being employable.

employee /(ˌ)ɪm-/ /ɛmplɔɪˈiː/ /ˌɛmˈplɔɪiː/ employees n
werknemer bediende medewerker medewerkster werkneemster
An individual who provides labor to a company or another person.

employer /ɛmplɔɪˈə/ /ɛmˈplɔɪ.ɚ/ /ɛmˈplɔɪə/ /ɪmˈplɔɪ.ɚ/ /ɪmˈplɔɪə/ employers n
werkgever
A person, firm or other entity which pays for or hires the services of another person.

employment /ɛmˈplɔɪmənt/ /ɪmˈplɔɪmənt/ employments n
benutting emplooi werk
The occupation or work for which one is used, and often paid.
aanwerving tewerkstelling
The act of employing.
tewerkstelling
The state of being employed.
benutting emplooi gebruik nut
A purpose, a use.
emplooi
An activity to which one devotes time.
tewerkstellingscijfer tewerkstellingsgraad
(economics) The number or percentage of people at work.

employment contract employment contracts n
arbeidscontract arbeidsovereenkomst
(legal) A category of contract used in labor law to attribute right and responsibilities between parties to a bargain.

emporium /ɛmˈpoɹ.i.əm/ /ɛmˈpoː(ə)ɹ.i.əm/ /ɛmˈpɔːɹ.i.əm/ /ɪm-/ emporia emporiums n
marktplaats
(also, figuratively) A city or region which is a major trading centre; also, a place within a city for commerce and trading; a marketplace.
warenhuis
(also, figuratively) A shop that offers a wide variety of goods for sale; a department store; (with a descriptive word) a shop specializing in particular goods.

empower /ɛmˈpaʊə(ɹ)/ /ɪmˈpaʊə(ɹ)/ v
machtigen volmacht geven
(transitive) To give permission, power, or the legal right to do something.
bemoedigen
(transitive) To give someone more confidence and/or strength to do something, often by enabling them to increase their control over their own life or situation.

empress /ˈɛmpɹəs/ empresses n
keizerin
The female monarch (ruler) of an empire.
The wife or widow of an emperor or equated ruler.

emptiness emptinesses n
leegte
The state or feeling of being empty.

empty /ˈɛm.ti/ /ˈɛmp.ti/ emptier emptiest adj
leeg
Devoid of content; containing nothing or nobody; vacant.

empty /ˈɛm.ti/ /ˈɛmp.ti/ v
legen leegmaken
(transitive, ergative) To make empty; to void; to remove the contents of.

empty set empty sets n
lege verzameling
(set theory) The unique set that contains no elements, denoted ∅ or {}.

empty vessels make the most sound proverb
holle vaten klinken het hardst
Talkative, opinionated people are often ignorant.

empyema /ɛm.paɪˈiː.mə/ /ɛm.pʌɪˈiː.mə/ empyemas empyemata n
empyeem
(medical sign) A collection of pus within a naturally existing anatomical cavity (as opposed to an abscess, which occurs in a newly formed cavity).

emu /ˈim(j)u/ /ˈiːmjuː/ emus n
emoe
A large flightless bird native to Australia, Dromaius novaehollandiae. [from 18th c.]

emulate /ˈɛm.jə.leɪt/ v
imiteren nadoen
To copy or imitate, especially a person.

emulsifier /əˈmʌl.sɪf.aɪ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈɪi.mʌl.sɪf.aɪ.ə(ɹ)/ emulsifiers n
emulgator
A substance that helps an emulsion form, or helps keep an emulsion from separating.

emulsify /ɪˈmʊlsɪfaɪ/ v
emulgeren
(transitive) To make into an emulsion.

emulsion emulsions n
emulsie
A stable suspension of small droplets of one liquid in another with which it is immiscible.

en dash en dashes n
half kastlijntje
(typography) The punctuation mark –, which is used, for instance, to indicate a range.

en garde /ɑn ˈɡɑɹd/ interjection
en garde

en masse /ɑn ˈmæs/ /ɒn ˈmæs/ /ɒ̃ ˈmæs/ /ɪn ˈmæs/ adv
massaal
In a single body or group; as one, together.

en passant /ˌɑn pæˈsɑnt/ /ˌɑn pəˈsɑnt/ /ˌɒ̃ pæˈsɒ̃/ adv
en passant
(of capturing an enemy pawn in chess) By moving one's pawn to the square that the enemy pawn has just passed over.

en passant /ˌɑn pæˈsɑnt/ /ˌɑn pəˈsɑnt/ /ˌɒ̃ pæˈsɒ̃/ en passants n
en passant slaan
(chess) A move in which a pawn captures an opposing pawn on the same rank immediately after the latter has moved forward two squares on its first move in the game, as if it had moved forward only one square.

en route /ɑ(ː)n ɹu(ː)t/ /ɑ̃ ɹu(ː)t/ /ɒn ɹu(ː)t/ /ɛn ɹu(ː)t/
onderweg
On the way.

enable /ɪˈneɪbəl/ v
in staat stellen inschakelen mogelijk maken
To make somebody able (to do, or to be, something); to give sufficient ability or power to do or to be; to give strength or ability to.
in staat stellen
To qualify or approve for some role or position; to render sanction or authorization to; to confirm suitability for.
activeren inschakelen
(chiefly, electronics, computing) To activate, to make operational (especially of a function of an electronic or mechanical device).

enabling act enabling acts n
machtigingswet
(politics) Legislation piece enacted by a legislative body that authorizes a dependent entity to exercise specific powers or undertake certain actions.

enamored /ɪˈnæməɹd/ more enamored most enamored adj
verliefd
In love, amorous.

enantiomer enantiomers n
enantiomeer
(chemistry) One of a pair of stereoisomers that is the mirror image of the other, but may not be superimposed on this other stereoisomer. Almost always, a pair of enantiomers contain at least one chiral center, and a sample of either enantiomer will be optically active.

encampment /ɪnˈkæmpmənt/ encampments n
tentenkamp
A campsite.

encapsulate /ɪnˈkæps(j)ʊˌleɪt/ v
inkapselen
(transitive) To enclose something in, or as if in, a capsule.
(software, object-oriented) To enclose objects in a common interface in a way that makes them interchangeable, and guards their states from invalid changes.

encase /ɪŋˈkeɪs/ v
omhullen
To enclose, as in a case.

encephalitis /ɛnˌkɛfəˈlaɪtɪs/ /ɛnˌsɛfəˈlaɪtɪs/ encephalitides n
hersenontsteking encefalitis
(pathology) Inflammation of the brain.

encephalogram encephalograms n
encefalogram
(medicine) An image of the brain obtained by encephalography.

encephalopathy /ɛnˌsɛfəˈlɒpəθi/ encephalopathies n
encefalopathie
(pathology, neurology) Any of various conditions affecting the brain.

enchant /enˈt͡ʃɐːnt/ /ɘnˈt͡ʃɐːnt/ /ɛnˈt͡ʃant/ /ɛnˈt͡ʃænt/ /ɛnˈt͡ʃɑːnt/ /ɪnˈt͡ʃant/ /ɪnˈt͡ʃænt/ /ɪnˈt͡ʃɑːnt/ /ˈɪnˌt͡ʃænt/ /ˈɪnˌt͡ʃɑːnt/ v
betoveren
To cast a spell upon (often one that attracts or charms).

enchanted /ɛnˈt͡ʃæntɪd/ /ɛnˈt͡ʃɑːntɪd/ /ɪnˈt͡ʃæntɪd/ /ɪnˈt͡ʃɑːntɪd/ more enchanted most enchanted adj
betoverd
Under the influence of enchantment.

enchanting /ɪnˈtʃɑːntɪŋ/ /ɪnˈt͡ʃæntɪŋ/ more enchanting most enchanting adj
betoverend
Having the ability to enchant; charming, delightful.

enchantress /-ɹəs/ /ɛnˈtʃɑːntɹɪs/ /ɛnˈt͡ʃæntɹɪs/ /ɪnˈtʃɑːntɹɪs/ /ɪnˈt͡ʃæntɹɪs/ enchanter enchantresses n
tovenares heks
A woman, especially an attractive one, skilled at using magic; an alluring witch.
charmeuse verleidster
A beautiful, charming and irresistible woman.

encircle /ɪnˈsɜːkl̩/ /ɪnˈsɝkl̩/ v
omsingelen
(transitive) To surround, form a circle around.

enclave /ˈɑnkleɪv/ /ˈɑŋkleɪv/ /ˈɒ̃kleɪv/ /ˈɛnkleɪv/ /ˈɛŋkleɪv/ enclaves n
enclave
A political, cultural or social entity or part thereof that is completely surrounded by another.

enclitic /ɛnˈklɪtɪk/ /ɪnˈklɪtɪk/ adj
enclitisch
(grammar) Affixed phonetically.

enclitic /ɛnˈklɪtɪk/ /ɪnˈklɪtɪk/ enclitics n
encliticum
(linguistics) A clitic that joins with the preceding word phonetically, graphically, or both.

enclose /ənˈkloʊz/ /ɪnˈkloʊz/ /ɪnˈkləʊz/ v
omheinen
(transitive) to surround with a wall, fence, etc.
bijvoegen insluiten
(transitive) to insert into a container, usually an envelope or package

encode /ɪnˈkoʊd/ /ɪnˈkəʊd/ v
coderen
(transitive, communication) To convert source information into another form.

encoding /ɪnˈkoʊdɪŋ/ /ɪnˈkəʊdɪŋ/ encodings n
codering
(computing) The way in which symbols are mapped onto bytes, e.g. in the rendering of a particular font, or in the mapping from keyboard input into visual text.

encompass /-ˈkɑmpəs/ /ən-/ /ɛn-/ /ɪnˈkampəs/ /ɪnˈkʌmpəs/ v
omvatten bevatten
(transitive) To include within its scope; to circumscribe or go round so as to surround; to enclose; to contain.
bevatten
(transitive) To include completely; to describe fully or comprehensively.

encore /ˈɑnkɔɹ/ /ˈɑŋkɔɹ/ /ˈɒŋkɔː/ /ˈɒ̃kɔː/ encores n
bisnummer toegift
A brief extra performance, done after the main performance is complete.

encounter /ɪnˈkaʊntə/ /ɪnˈkaʊntɚ/ /ɪŋˈkaʊntə/ /ɪŋˈkaʊntɚ/ encounters n
treffen
A meeting, especially one that is unplanned or unexpected.
botsing confrontatie treffen
A hostile, often violent meeting; a confrontation, skirmish, or clash, as between combatants.

encounter /ɪnˈkaʊntə/ /ɪnˈkaʊntɚ/ /ɪŋˈkaʊntə/ /ɪŋˈkaʊntɚ/ v
ontmoeten treffen botsen stuiten
(transitive) To meet (someone) or find (something), especially unexpectedly.
ontmoeten oog in oog staan met
(transitive) To confront (someone or something) face to face.
confronteren
(ambitransitive) To engage in conflict, as with an enemy.

encourage /ɪnˈkɝ.ɪd͡ʒ/ /ɪnˈkʌɹ.ɪd͡ʒ/ v
aanmoedigen bemoedigen
To mentally support; to motivate, give courage, hope or spirit.
aanmoedigen
To spur on, strongly recommend.
bevorderen patroneren steunen
To foster, give help or patronage

encouragement [ɪnˈkʌɹɪd͡ʒmənt] encouragements n
aanmoediging
The act of encouraging
aanmoediging bemoediging
Something that incites, supports, promotes, protects or advances; incentive

encroach /ɛŋˈkɹəʊtʃ/ /ɪŋˈkɹəʊtʃ/ v
binnendringen
(intransitive) to intrude unrightfully on someone else’s rights or territory
uitdijen
(intransitive) to advance gradually beyond due limits

encroachment /ɛŋˈkɹoʊt͡ʃmənt/ /ɪŋˈkɹoʊt͡ʃmənt/ encroachments n
aantasting afslijting overschrijding
An entry into a place or area that was previously uncommon; an advance beyond former borders; intrusion; incursion.
aantasting inbreuk
An intrusion upon another's possessions or rights; infringement.

encrypt /ɪnˈkrɪpt/ v
vercijferen coderen encrypteren versleutelen
To conceal information by means of a code or cipher.

encyclopedia /ənˌsəɪ.kləˈpi.di.ə/ /ɪnˌsaɪ.kləˈpi(ː).di.ə/ encyclopediae encyclopedias encyclopediæ n
encyclopedie
A comprehensive reference work (often spanning several printed volumes) with articles (usually arranged in alphabetical order, or sometimes arranged by category) on a range of subjects, sometimes general, sometimes limited to a particular field.

encyclopedist encyclopedists n
encyclopedist encyclopediste
A person helping to write an encyclopedia.

encyst /ɛnˈsɪst/ /ɪnˈsɪst/ v
inkapselen
(transitive) To enclose within a cyst.
(intransitive) To be enclosed within a cyst.

end /iːnd/ /ɛnd/ /ɪnd/ ends n
einde
(by extension) Death.
einde uiteinde
The most extreme point of an object, especially one that is longer than it is wide.

end /iːnd/ /ɛnd/ /ɪnd/ v
beëindigen einden eindigen ophouden
(transitive) To finish, terminate.

end in itself ends in themselves n
doel op zich doel op zichzelf
Something that is desired for its own sake, and not as a means of obtaining something else.

end times n
eindtijd
(Christianity) The days leading up to the second coming of the Messiah (Christ), when the world will be judged.

end up v
belanden terechtkomen
(copulative) To come to a final place, condition, or situation, sometimes unplanned or unexpected; to turn out.

end user end users n
eindgebruiker
The final consumer of a product; the intended recipient or user.

end user license agreement /ɛnd ˈjuːzəɹ ˈlaɪsəns əˈɡɹiːmənt/ end user license agreements n
gebruikersovereenkomst
(legal, copyright) A contract between the manufacturer or copyright holder, also commonly called the licensor, of an end product and a person, commonly called the end user, that specifies the licenses under which the end user may utilize the end product, subject to restrictions as specified in the contract or agreement.

endanger /ɛnˈdeɪndʒə/ /ɛnˈdeɪnd͡ʒɚ/ /ɪnˈdeɪnd͡ʒɚ/ v
in gevaar brengen
(transitive) To put (someone or something) in danger; to risk causing harm to.

endangered more endangered most endangered adj
bedreigd
in danger, at risk, said of something where there is a strong possibility something bad will happen to it (for example, a species in danger of going extinct)

endarken /ɛnˈdɑːkən/ /ɪnˈdaɹkɪn/ /ɪnˈdɑːkən/ v
verduisteren
(transitive, rare, chiefly, literary) To render dark or darker.

endearing /ɛn-/ /ɪnˈdɪəɹɪŋ/ /ɪnˈdɪɹɪŋ/ more endearing most endearing adj
vertederend
Inspiring affection or love, often in a childlike way.

endeavor /ɛnˈdɛv.ɚ/ /ɪnˈdɛv.ə/ /ɪnˈdɛv.ɚ/ endeavors n
ijveren inspanning moeite poging streven
A sincere attempt; a determined or assiduous effort towards a specific goal; assiduous or persistent activity.

endeavor /ɛnˈdɛv.ɚ/ /ɪnˈdɛv.ə/ /ɪnˈdɛv.ɚ/ v
proberen zich beijveren nastreven
(intransitive) To attempt through application of effort (to do something); to try strenuously. [from 16th c.]

endemic /ɛnˈdɛm.ɪk/ /ɪnˈdɛm.ɪk/ adj
inheems
endemisch
(especially of diseases) Prevalent in a particular area or region.

endemic /ɛnˈdɛm.ɪk/ /ɪnˈdɛm.ɪk/ endemics n
inboorling inheems soort
An individual or species that is endemic to a region.

ending /ˈɛndɪŋ/ endings n
beëindiging
A termination or conclusion.

endive /ɒnˈdiːv/ /ˈɒndiːv/ /ˈɛndaɪv/ /ˈɛndɪv/ endives n
andijvie
A leafy salad vegetable, Cichorium endivia, which is often confused with common chicory (Cichorium intybus).

endless /ˈɛndləs/ /ˈɛndlɪs/ adj
eindeloos
Having no end.
grenzeloos oneindig
Extending indefinitely.

endocarp endocarps n
endocarp
(botany) The woody inner layer of the pericarp of some fruits that contains the seed.

endocrine disruptor endocrine disruptors n
hormoonverstoorder
(endocrinology) A chemical substance that hinders the normal functioning of the endocrine system in animals and human beings.

endocrinologist /ˈɛn.dəʊ.kɹɪnˌɒl.ə.dʒɪst/ endocrinologists n
endocrinoloog
A person who is skilled at, or practices, endocrinology.

endocrinology /ˌɛn.də.krɪˈnɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌɛn.də.krɪˈnɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/ endocrinologies n
endocrinologie
(physiology) The study of the endocrine glands of the human body, the hormones produced by them, and their related disorders.

endodontist endodontists n
tandarts gespecialiseerd in wortelkanaalbehandeling
One who specializes in endodontics, a specialty of dentistry.

endogamy /ɛnˈdɒɡəmi/ endogamies n
endogamie
The practice of marrying or requiring to marry within one's own ethnic, religious, or social group.

endometrium /ˌɛndəˈmiːtɹi.əm/ endometria n
baarmoederslijmvlies
(anatomy) The mucous membrane that lines the uterus in mammals and in which fertilized eggs are implanted.

endophyte endophytes n
endofyt

endorheic /-də/ /ˌɛndoʊˈɹiɪk/ /ˌɛndə(ʊ)ˈɹiːɪk/ adj
endoreïsch
(hydrology) Of a basin or lake: having no outflow to an external body of water such as a river or ocean, and only losing water through evaporation or seepage into the ground.

endorse /ɛnˈdɔɹs/ /ɪnˈdɔɹs/ /ɪnˈdɔːs/ v
ondersteunen goedkeuren aanbevelen bevestigen
To express support or approval, especially officially or publicly.

endorsement endorsements n
bekrachtiging
The act or quality of endorsing

endoscope endoscopes n
endoscoop
An instrument used to examine a bodily orifice or canal, or a hollow organ.

endosymbiotic theory n
endosymbiontenhypothese
(ecology) The theory that mitochondria and chloroplasts, which are organelles of eukaryotic cells, originated as independent organisms.

endothermic /ˌɛndəʊˈθəːmɪk/ more endothermic most endothermic adj
warmbloedig
(zoology) Of an animal whose body temperature is regulated by internal factors.

endovascular adj
endovasculair
Within a blood vessel

endow /ɛn-/ /ɪnˈdaʊ/ v
begiftigen doteren
(transitive) To give property to (someone) as a gift; specifically, to provide (a person or institution) with support in the form of a permanent fund of money or other benefits.
(transitive) Followed by with, or rarely by of: to enrich or furnish with some faculty or quality.
begiftigen
(transitive) Usually in the passive: to naturally furnish (with something).

endowment /ɛnˈdaʊmənt/ /ɪnˈdaʊmənt/ endowments n
gift
Something with which a person or thing is endowed.
dotatie
Property or funds invested for the support and benefit of a person or not-for-profit institution.

endurable more endurable most endurable adj
draaglijk
Able to be endured; tolerable; bearable.
duurzaam
Capable of enduring; likely to endure; durable.

endurance /ɪnˈdjɔːɹəns/ /ɪnˈdjʊəɹəns/ /ɪnˈdɝəns/ /ɪnˈdʊɹəns/ endurances n
uithoudingsvermogen
The measure of a person's stamina or persistence.

endure /ɪnˈd(j)ʊɹ/ /ɪnˈdjɔː(ɹ)/ /ɪnˈdjʊə̯(ɹ)/ /ɪnˈdɝ/ /ɪnˈd͡ʒɔː(ɹ)/ /ɪnˈd͡ʒʊə̯(ɹ)/ v
voortduren
(intransitive) To continue or carry on, despite obstacles or hardships; to persist.
doorstaan verdragen
To remain firm, as under trial or suffering; to suffer patiently or without yielding; to bear up under adversity; to hold out.

enema /ˈɛn.ə.mə/ enemas enemata n
klysma lavement
An injection of fluid into the large intestine by way of the rectum, usually for medical purposes.

enemy /ˈɛnəmi/ enemies n
vijand tegenstander
Someone who is hostile to, feels hatred towards, opposes the interests of, or intends injury to someone else.
vijandelijk
(attributive) Of, by, relating to, or belonging to an enemy.

enemy of the state enemies of the state n
staatsvijand
a person accused of crimes against the state, such as treason

energy /ˈɛn.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ˈɛn.ɚ.d͡ʒi/ energies n
energie
The impetus behind all motion and all activity.
The capacity to do work.
(physics) A quantity that denotes the ability to do work and is measured in a unit dimensioned in mass × distance²/time² (ML²/T²) or the equivalent.

enervate /ˈɛn.ə(ɹ).vət/ /ˌɛn.ə(ɹ)ˈveɪt/ v
verzwakken
(transitive) To reduce strength or energy; debilitate.

enfant terrible enfants terribles n
enfant terrible
An unconventional badly-behaved person who causes embarrassment or shock to others.

enfeoff /ɛnˈfiːf/ /ɛnˈfɛf/ /ɪnˈfiːf/ /ɪnˈfɛf/ v
belenen
(transitive, chiefly, law, historical) To transfer a fief to, to endow with a fief; to put (a person) in legal possession of a freehold interest.

enforce /-ˈfo(ː)ɹs/ /-ˈfoəs/ /ɛn-/ /ɪnˈfoɹs/ /ɪnˈfɔːs/ v
handhaven versterken
(obsolete) To give force to; to strengthen; to invigorate; to urge with energy.

enforcement /ɛn-/ /ɪnˈfoɹs.mənt/ enforcements n
handhaving
The act of enforcing; compulsion.

enfranchise /ɛnˈfɹænt͡ʃaɪz/ v
bevrijden van slavernij
To grant freedom from slavery, duty or servitude.
stadsrecht verlenen
To grant municipal or parliamentary rights to an entity such as a city or constituency.
stemrecht verlenen
To grant the privilege of voting to a person or group of people.

engage /ɛnˈɡeɪd͡ʒ/ /ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒ/ v
verloven
(transitive) To bind through legal or moral obligation (to do something, especially to marry) (usually in passive).

engaged /ɛnˈɡeɪd͡ʒd/ /ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒd/ adj
verloofd
Having agreed to marry a particular person (one's fiancé or fiancée) or each other.
bezet in gesprek
(British) (of a telephone) Already involved in a telephone call when a third party calls.

engagement /ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒ.mənt/ engagements n
verloving
(countable, uncountable) The period of time when marriage is planned or promised.

engagement ring engagement rings n
verlovingsring
(jewelry) A ring given to one's fiancé(e) or intended fiancé(e), signifying a promise to wed, typically a gold band with one or more diamonds or other precious stones.

engender /ɛnˈdʒɛn.də/ /ɛnˈd͡ʒɛn.dɚ/ /ɪnˈdʒɛn.də/ /ɪnˈd͡ʒɛn.dɚ/ v
voortbrengen
(transitive) To bring into existence (a situation, quality, result etc.); to give rise to, cause, create. [from 14th c.]
(intransitive) To assume form; to come into existence; to be caused or produced.

engine /ˈend͡ʒɘn/ /ˈend͡ʒən/ /ˈend͡ʒɪn/ /ˈɛnd͡ʒən/ /ˈɛnd͡ʒɪn/ /ˈɪnd͡ʒɪn/ engines n
motor aandrijving
A complex mechanical device which converts energy into useful motion or physical effects. [from 16th c.]

engine block engine blocks n
motorblok
The metal casting that contains the piston cylinders of an engine.

engine displacement engine displacements n
cilinderinhoud
The total volume of air/fuel mixture an engine can draw in during one complete engine cycle.

engine driver engine drivers n
machinist

engine room engine rooms n
machinekamer
(nautical) A compartment on a ship in which the engine machinery is located.

engine trouble engine troubles n
motorpanne motorpech
problems occurring with an engine or motor, especially with that of a motor car

engineer /ˌɛn(d)ʒɪˈnɪə/ /ˌɛnd͡ʒɪˈnɪ(ə)ɹ/ engineers n
machinist treinbestuurder
ingenieur
Originally, a person engaged in designing, constructing, or maintaining engines or machinery; now (more generally) , a person qualified or professionally engaged in any branch of engineering, or studying to do so.

engineering /ˌɛn(d)ʒɪˈnɪə.ɹɪŋ/ /ˌɛn.d͡ʒɪˈnɪ(ə)ɹ.ɪŋ/ engineerings n
ingenieurswetenschap
(uncountable) The application of mathematics and the physical sciences to the needs of humanity and the development of technology.

engobe engobes n
engobe
A non-black clay slip coating applied to a ceramic body to give it decorative color or improved texture.

engrave /ɪnˈɡɹeɪv/ v
graveren
(transitive) To carve text or symbols into (something), usually for the purposes of identification or art.

engraver engravers n
graveur graveerder
a person who engraves
graveerpen
a tool used in this process

engraving engravings n
gravure
(printing) The art of producing an image from an engraved printing form, typically made of copper.

engrossed /ɛnˈɡɹoʊst/ more engrossed most engrossed adj
in beslag genomen overheerst
Preoccupied with something to the exclusion of everything else.

engrossing /ɛnˈɡɹoʊsɪŋ/ /ɛnˈɡɹəʊsɪŋ/ /ɛŋˈɡɹoʊsɪŋ/ /ɛŋˈɡɹəʊsɪŋ/ more engrossing most engrossing adj
geheel doen opgaand volledig bezighoudend volledig inbeslagnemend
Utterly consuming one's time and attention.

engulf /ɪŋˈɡʌlf/ v
overweldigen
(transitive) To overwhelm.
bedekken omringen
(transitive) To surround; to cover; to submerge.

enhance /ɛnˈhæns/ /ɪnˈhæns/ /ɪnˈhɑːns/ v
vergroten uitbreiden
To augment or make something greater.
verbeteren uitbreiden
To improve something by adding features.

enhanced more enhanced most enhanced adj
benadrukt vermeerderd versterkt
In a version or form that has been improved or made better than some other standard form.

enhancement /ɛnˈhæns.mənt/ /ɪnˈhæns.mənt/ /ɪnˈhɑːns.mənt/ enhancements n
verbetering
An improvement or supplement that tends to increase a sense of esteem.

enigma /əˈnɪɡmə/ /ɪˈnɪɡmə/ enigmas enigmata n
raadsel mysterie
Something or someone puzzling, mysterious or inexplicable.
raadsel enigma
A riddle, or a difficult problem.

enigmatic /ˌɛnɪɡˈmætɪk/ more enigmatic most enigmatic adj
raadselachtig
Mysterious.

enjoy /ənˈd͡ʒɔɪ/ /ɛnˈd͡ʒɔɪ/ /ɪnˈd͡ʒɔɪ/ v
genieten van genieten
(transitive) To receive pleasure or satisfaction from something.
genieten
(transitive) To have the use or benefit of something.

enjoy your holiday phraseologicalUnit
prettige vakantie!
(This entry is a translation hub.)

enjoyability n
genietbaarheid

enlarge /ɪnˈlɑɹd͡ʒ/ /ɪnˈlɑːd͡ʒ/ v
vergroten uitvergroten
(transitive) To make (something) larger.

enlargement /ɪnˈlaːd͡ʒ.mənt/ /ɪnˈlɑɹd͡ʒ.mənt/ /ɪnˈlɑːd͡ʒ.mənt/ enlargements n
vergroting
An act or instance of making something larger.

enlightenment /-laɪtmənt/ /ənˈlaɪtənmənt/ /ɪnˈlaɪtənmənt/ enlightenments n
verlichting
An act of enlightening, or the state of being enlightened or instructed.
A concept in spirituality, philosophy and psychology related to achieving clarity of perception, reason and knowledge.

enmesh /ɛnˈmɛʃ/ v
vangen verweven
To mesh; to tangle or interweave in such a manner as not to be easily separated, particularly in a mesh- or net-like manner.
betrokken zijn verstrikken verwikkeld zijn
To involve in such complications as to render extrication difficult.

enmity /ˈɛm.nɪ.ti/ /ˈɛn.mɪ.ti/ enmities n
vijandschap animositeit
The quality of being an enemy; hostile or unfriendly disposition.
A state or feeling of opposition, hostility, hatred or animosity.

enneadecagon enneadecagons n
negentienhoek
(geometry) A polygon with nineteen sides and nineteen angles.

ennui /ɑnˈwi/ /ɒnˈwiː/ ennuis n
verveling lusteloosheid
A gripping listlessness or melancholia caused by boredom; depression.

enoki mushroom enoki mushrooms n
fluweelpootje
A mushroom with a long, thin stem, in the species Flammulina filiformis, used primarily in the cuisines of East Asia.

enormous /iˈnɔɹ.məs/ /ɪˈnoː.məs/ /ɪˈnɔɹ.məs/ /ɪˈnɔː.məs/ more enormous most enormous adj
enorm gigantisch
Extremely large; greatly exceeding the common size, extent, etc.

enough /i-/ /ə-/ /ɪˈnʌf/ adv
genoeg
Sufficiently.

enough /i-/ /ə-/ /ɪˈnʌf/ determiner
genoeg voldoende
Sufficient; all that is required, needed, or appropriate.

enough /i-/ /ə-/ /ɪˈnʌf/ interjection
genoeg!
Stop! Don't do that any more!

enough /i-/ /ə-/ /ɪˈnʌf/ pronoun
genoeg
A sufficient or adequate number, amount, etc.

enrapture /ɛnˈɹæpt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /ɪnˈɹæpt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ v
in vervoering brengen
(transitive) To fill with great delight or joy; to fascinate or captivate.

enrich /ɪnˈɹɪt͡ʃ/ v
verrijken
(transitive) To make (someone or something) rich or richer. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]
(transitive) To add nutrients or fertilizer to the soil; to fertilize. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]
(physics, transitive) To increase the amount of one isotope in a mixture of isotopes, especially in a nuclear fuel. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

enriching more enriching most enriching adj
verrijkend

enroll /ɛnˈɹoʊl/ /ɪnˈɹoʊl/ /ɪnˈɹəʊl/ v
inschrijven
(transitive) To enter (a name, etc.) in a register, roll or list

ensconce /ɛnˈskɑns/ /ɛnˈskɒns/ v
veilig wegbergen
(transitive) To place in a secure environment.
nestelen
(intransitive) To settle comfortably.

ensemble /ˌɑnˈsɑm.bəl/ /ˌɒnˈsɒm.bəl/ /ˌɒ̃nˈsɒ̃m.blə/ /ˌɒ̃nˈsɒ̃m.bl̩/ ensembles n
ensemble
A group of separate things that contribute to a coordinated whole.
(fashion) A coordinated costume or outfit; a suit.
(collective) A group of musicians, dancers, actors, etc who perform together; e.g. the chorus of a ballet company.

ensign /ˈɛn.saɪn/ /ˈɛn.sən/ /ˈɛn.sɪn/ [ˈɛn.sn̩] ensigns n
vaandrig
A badge of office, rank, or power.
A flag or banner carried by military units; a standard or color/colour.
vaandel
Any prominent flag or banner.

enslave /ɪnˈsleɪv/ v
knechten
(transitive) To make subservient; to strip one of freedom; enthrall.

ensnare /ɛnˈsnɛ(ə)ɹ/ /ɛnˈsnɛə/ /ɪn-/ v
strikken vangen
To entrap; to catch in a snare or trap.
verstrikken verwikkelen
To entangle; to enmesh.

ensue /ɛnˈsjuː/ /ɛnˈsjʉː/ /ɛnˈʃuː/ /ɪnˈsjuː/ /ɪnˈsuː/ /ɪnˈʃuː/ v
daarop volgen erop volgen
(obsolete, transitive) To follow (in time), to be subsequent to. [15th–17th c.]

ensure /ɪnˈʃɔː/ /ɪnˈʃɝ/ /ɪnˈʃʊə/ /ɪnˈʃʊɹ/ v
verzekeren
(intransitive) To make sure or certain of something (usually some future event or condition). [from 18th c.]

entail /ənˈteɪl/ /ɛnˈteɪl/ /ɪnˈteɪl/ v
impliceren tot gevolg hebben verlangen
(transitive) To imply, require, or invoke.

entailment /ɛnˈteɪl.mənt/ entailments n
implicatie
The act of entailing, the state of being entailed, or something that is entailed.

entangle /ɛnˈtaŋ.ɡəl/ /ɪnˈtaŋ.ɡəl/ /ɪnˈtæŋ.ɡəl/ [ɛnˈtaŋ.ɡl̩] v
verstrikken verwikkelen
(transitive) To involve in such complications as to render extrication difficult.
verwarren verknopen verstrengelen
(transitive) To involve in difficulties or embarrassments; to embarrass, puzzle, or distract by adverse or perplexing circumstances, interests, demands, etc.; to hamper; to bewilder.

entanglement /ɪnˈtæŋɡəlmənt/ entanglements n
verstrengeling verstrikking verwarring verwikkeling
The state or condition of being entangled; intricate and confused involution.

entelechy /ɛnˈtɛləki/ entelechies n
entelechie
(Aristotelian, _, metaphysics) The complete realisation and final form of some potential concept or function; the conditions under which a potential thing becomes actualized.
(chiefly, _, philosophy) A particular type of motivation, need for self-determination, and inner strength directing life and growth to become all one is capable of being; the need to actualize one's beliefs; having both a personal vision and the ability to actualize that vision from within.

enter /ˈɛntə(ɹ)/ /ˈɛntɚ/ [ˈɛɾ̃ɚ] [ˈɪɾ̃ɚ] v
binnengaan invoeren
(transitive) To cause to go (into), or to be received (into); to put in; to insert; to cause to be admitted.

enteritis enteritides enteritises n
enteritis
(pathology) Inflammation of the intestines, generally the small intestine, that may lead to diarrhea.

enterprise /ˈɛntəˌpɹaɪz/ /ˈɛntɚˌpɹaɪz/ enterprises n
onderneming
A company, business, organization, or other purposeful endeavor.

entertain /ˌɛntəˈteɪn/ /ˌɛntɚˈteɪn/ [ˌɛɾ̃ɚˈtʰeɪn] v
ontvangen
(transitive, and, intransitive) To have someone over at one's home for a party or visit.
amuseren vermaken
(obsolete) To take or keep in one's service; to maintain; to support; to harbour; to keep.

entertaining more entertaining most entertaining adj
vermakelijk
Very amusing; that entertains.

entertainment /ˌɛn.təˈteɪn.mənt/ /ˌɛn.tɚˈteɪn.mənt/ entertainments n
amusement vermaak verstrooiing
An activity designed to give pleasure, enjoyment, diversion, amusement, or relaxation to an audience, no matter whether the audience participates passively as in watching opera or a movie, or actively as in games.

enthrall /ɪnˈθɹɔːl/ v
betoveren
To hold spellbound.
onderwerpen
(now, rare) To make subservient.

enthronement enthronements n
intronisatie troonsbestijging
The act of enthroning or the state of being enthroned.

enthuse /ɛnˈθjuːz/ /ɛnˈθuz/ /ɛnˈθɪu̯z/ /ɪnˈθjuːz/ /ɪnˈθuz/ v
enthousiasmeren
(proscribed, sometimes, _, humorous) To cause (someone) to feel enthusiasm or to be enthusiastic.

enthusiasm /-θuː-/ /-θɪu̯-/ /ɛn-/ /ɪnˈθjuːziæz(ə)m/ enthusiasms n
enthousiasme geestdrift
Intensity of feeling; excited interest or eagerness.

enthusiastic /ɪnˌθjuːzɪˈæstɪk/ /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/ more enthusiastic most enthusiastic adj
enthousiast
With zealous fervor; excited, motivated.

enthusiastically more enthusiastically most enthusiastically adv
enthousiast
In an enthusiastic manner.

enthymeme /ˈɛnθɪˌmiːm/ enthymemes n
enthymeem
(logic) A syllogism with a required but unstated assumption.

entice /ɪnˈtaɪs/ v
aantrekken
(transitive) To lure; to attract by arousing desire or hope.

enticing more enticing most enticing adj
verlokkelijk
That entices; alluring; attractive; charming

entire /ənˈtaɪə/ /ənˈtaɪɚ/ /ɪnˈtaɪə/ /ɪnˈtaɪɚ/ adj
geheel volledig hele
Morally whole; pure; sheer.

entirely /ɪnˈtaɪəli/ /ɪnˈtaɪɹli/ adv
helemaal geheel volledig
To the full or entire extent.

entitle /ənˈtaɪ.təl/ /ənˈtaɪtəl/ /ɛnˈtaɪ.təl/ v
berechtigen
To give power or authority (to do something).
betitelen benoemen
To give a title to a book, film, play, etc.

entitled /ɪnˈtaɪtl̩d/ more entitled most entitled adj
getiteld
(literally) Having a title.
gerechtigd rechthebbend
Having a legal or moral right or claim to something.

entitlement /ənˈtaɪtəlmənt/ entitlements n
recht op
The right to have something, whether actual or perceived.
aanspraak
Something that one is entitled to.
uitkering
(politics) A legal obligation on a government to make payments to a person, business, or unit of government that meets the criteria set in law, such as social security in the US.

entomo- prefix
entomo-

entomological adj
entomologisch
Of or pertaining to entomology.

entomologist entomologists n
entomologe entomoloog insectenkenner
A scientist who studies insects.

entomology n
entomologie insectenkunde
The scientific study of insects, and (informally) of other arthropods (and occasionally other invertebrates).

entourage /ˈɑn.tə.ɹɑʒ/ /ˈɑ̃ː.tʊ.ɹɑːʒ/ /ˈɒn.tʊ.ɹɑːʒ/ entourages n
gevolg
A retinue of attendants, associates or followers.

entrails /ˈɛn.tɹeɪlz/ /ˈɛn.tɹəlz/ n
ingewanden
The internal organs of an animal, especially the intestines. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

entrance /ˈɛn.tɹəns/ entrances n
binnenkomst intrede toegangsrecht
ingang
The act of taking possession, as of property, or of office.

entrance /ɛnˈtɹæns/ /ɛnˈtɹɑːns/ v
verwonderen
(transitive) To delight and fill with wonder.
in trance brengen
(transitive) To put into a trance.

entrance examination entrance examinations n
toelatingsexamen ingangsexamen toegangsexamen toelatingsproef
An examination used by an educational institution to select which students it will grant admission to.

entreaty /ənˈtɹiːti/ /ɛnˈtɹiːti/ /ɪnˈtɹiːti/ entreaties n
smeekbede smeekgebed
The act of entreating or beseeching; a strong petition; pressing solicitation; begging.

entrecôte /ˈɑntɹəkəʊt/ /ˈɑntɹəˌkoʊt/ entrecôtes n
entrecôte
A premium cut of beef used for steaks and roasts.

entrench /ɛnˈtɹɛntʃ/ /ɛnˈtɹɛnt͡ʃ/ /ɪnˈtɹɛntʃ/ v
graven
(construction, archaeology) To dig or excavate a trench; to trench.
ingraven
(military) To surround or provide with a trench, especially for defense; to dig in.
vestigen zich
(figuratively) To establish a substantial position in business, politics, etc.

entrepreneur /ˌɑn.tɹə.pɹəˈnɝ/ /ˌɑn.tɹə.pɹəˈnʊɚ/ /ˌɑ̃.tɹə.pɹəˈnɜː/ /ˌɒn.tɹə.pɹəˈnɜː/ entrepreneurs n
ondernemer entrepreneur
A person who organizes and operates a business venture and assumes much of the associated risk.

entrepôt /ˈɒntɹəpəʊ/ /ˈɒ̃-/ /ˌɑntɹəˈpoʊ/ /ˌɒntɹəˈpəʊ/ entrepôts n
douane-entrepot
A city, port, or other place where merchandise is sent for import, processing, distribution, and/or export, especially one where such merchandise is exempt from some customs duties; hence, a commercial centre.

entresol entresols n
tussenverdieping
A mezzanine; an intermediate floor in a building, typically resembling a balcony; most often, the floor immediately above the ground floor and below a higher floor.

entropy /ˈɛntɹəpi/ entropies n
entropie
(Boltzmann definition) A measure of the disorder directly proportional to the natural logarithm of the number of microstates yielding an equivalent thermodynamic macrostate.
(thermodynamics, countable) A measure of the amount of energy in a physical system that cannot be used to do work.
(statistics, information theory, countable) A measure of the amount of information and noise present in a signal.
(uncountable) The tendency of a system that is left to itself to descend into chaos.

entrust /ɪnˈtɹʌst/ v
toevertrouwen
(transitive) To trust to the care of.

entry /ˈɛntɹi/ entries n
invoer lemma
The act of entering.
toegang
(uncountable) Permission to enter.
ingang lemma
A doorway that provides a means of entering a building.
entree lemma
A small room immediately inside the front door of a house or other building, often having an access to a stairway and leading on to other rooms
artikel trefwoord
An item in a list, such as an article in a dictionary or encyclopedia.
post element notitie
A record made in a log, diary or anything similarly organized; (computing) a datum in a database.

enumerate /ɪˈn(j)u.məˌɹeɪt/ /ɪˈnjuː.məˌɹeɪt/ v
uittellen
To specify each member of a sequence individually in incrementing order.
opsommen enumereren uittellen
To determine the amount of.

enumeration /ɪˌnjuːməˈɹeɪʃən/ /ɪˌnuːməˈɹeɪʃən/ enumerations n
opsomming
The act of enumerating, making separate mention, or recounting.

enunciate /ɪˈnʌnsiˌeɪt/ v
articuleren
(transitive) To articulate, pronounce.

envelop /ɛnˈvɛləp/ v
omhullen omvatten
(transitive) To surround or enclose.

envelope /ˈɑn.vəˌlop/ /ˈɑ̃.və.ləʊp/ /ˈɒn.və.ləʊp/ /ˈɛn.və.ləʊp/ /ˈɛn.vəˌlop/ envelopes n
envelop briefomslag
A paper or cardboard wrapper used to enclose small, flat items, especially letters, for mailing.
omslag
Something that envelops; a wrapping.

enviable /ˈɛnvi.əbl̩/ more enviable most enviable adj
benijdenswaardig
Arousing or likely to arouse envy.

envious /ˈɛnviːəs/ more envious most envious adj
jaloers nijdig
Feeling or exhibiting envy; jealously desiring the excellence or good fortune of another; maliciously grudging

environment /-mɪnt/ /ənˈ-/ /ɪnˈvaɪɚ(n)mənt/ /ɪnˈvaɪɹə(n)mənt/ environments n
milieu
The natural world or ecosystem.
A particular political or social setting, arena or condition.
omgeving milieu
(computing) The software and/or hardware existing on any particular computer system.

environmental protection n
milieubescherming
The practice of protecting the natural environment by individuals, organizations and governments.

environmentally friendly more environmentally friendly most environmentally friendly adj
milieuvriendelijk
Causing lesser, little, or no harm to the environment.

envoy /ˈɑn.vɔɪ/ /ˈɛn.vɔɪ/ envoys n
gezant
A representative.

envy /ˈɛnvi/ envies n
afgunst nijd
Resentful desire of something possessed by another or others (but not limited to material possessions). [from 13th c.]

envy /ˈɛnvi/ v
benijden afgunstig zijn
(transitive) To feel displeasure or hatred towards (someone) for their good fortune or possessions. [from 14th c.]

enzyme /ˈɛn.zaɪm/ enzymes n
enzym
(biochemistry) A globular protein that catalyses a biological chemical reaction.

enzymology enzymologies n
enzymologie
(biology) The branch of science that studies enzymes.

eon /ˈeɪ.ɑn/ /ˈeɪ.ɒn/ /ˈi.ɑn/ /ˈiː.ɒn/ /ˈiː.ən/ eons n
eeuwigheid eterniteit sempiterniteit
Eternity, the duration of the universe.
eon
(geology) The longest geochronologic unit, being a period of hundreds of millions of years; subdivided into eras.

eosin /ˈi.əsɪn/ eosins n
eosine roodsel
(organic compound) A red, acidic dye commonly used in histological stains.

eosinophil /i.əˈsɪnəˌfɪl/ eosinophils n
eosinofiel
(cytology, immunology) A white blood cell responsible for combating infection by parasites in the body.

eparchy /ˈɛpˌɑɹ.ki/ /ˈɛpˌɑː.ki/ eparchies n
eparchie prefectuur provincie
(historical, Ancient Rome) A district of the Roman Empire at the third echelon
eparchie
(Christianity) In Eastern Christendom, a diocese of a bishop.

epazote /ˌɛpəˈzoʊteɪ/ epazotes n
welriekende ganzenvoet
A pungent herb used in Latin-American cooking and tea making, and in folk medicine; Dysphania ambrosioides.

epee /ˈeɪpeɪ/ /ˈɛpeɪ/ epees n
degen
(fencing) A sharp-pointed dueling sword with a bell-shaped guard, used (with the end blunted) in sport fencing.

epenthesis /ɪˈpɛn.θə.sɪs/ epentheses n
epenthese epenthesis
(phonetics, prosody) The insertion of a phoneme, letter, or syllable into a word, usually to satisfy the phonological constraints of a language or poetic context.

ephemeral /əˈfɛ.mə.ɹəl/ /ɛˈfɛ.mə.ɹəl/ more ephemeral most ephemeral adj
vergankelijk vluchtig kortstondig
Lasting for a short period of time.
eendaags eendags
(biology) Existing for only one day, as with some flowers, insects, and diseases.

epi- prefix
epi-

epic /ˈep.ɪk/ /ˈɛp.ɪk/ more epic most epic adj
episch
Of or relating to an epic.
(colloquial, slang, informal) Extending beyond the usual or ordinary.
episch heldhaftig
Momentously heroic; grand in scale or character

epic /ˈep.ɪk/ /ˈɛp.ɪk/ epics n
epos heldendicht
An extended narrative poem in elevated or dignified language, celebrating the feats of a deity, demigod (heroic epic), other legend or traditional hero.

epicanthus /ˈɛpɪkˌanθəs/ /ˈɛpɪkˌænθəs/ epicanthi n
amandelogen
(anatomy) A skin fold of the upper eyelid, typical of East Asians.

epicene /ˈɛp.əˌsin/ /ˈɛp.ɪˌsiːn/ adj
gemeenslachtig geslachtloos
(linguistics) Of or relating to nouns or pronouns in any language that have a single form for male and female referents.

epicentre /ˈɛpɪˌsɛntə/ /ˈɛpɪˌsɛntɚ/ epicentres n
epicentrum
(seismology) The point on the land or water surface directly above the focus, or hypocentre, of an earthquake.
(military) The point on the surface of the earth directly above an underground explosion.

epiclesis epicleses n
Epiklese
(Christianity) A prayer invoking the Holy Spirit, especially one offered in the liturgical context of the Eucharist so as to change the elements of bread and wine into the body and blood of Jesus.

epicycle /ˈɛpɪˌsaɪkəl/ epicycles n
epicykels
(astronomy) A small circle whose centre is on the circumference of a larger circle; in Ptolemaic astronomy it was seen as the basis of revolution of the "seven planets", given a fixed central Earth.

epidemic /ˌɛpɪˈdɛmɪk/ more epidemic most epidemic adj
epidemisch
Like or having to do with an epidemic; widespread.

epidemic /ˌɛpɪˈdɛmɪk/ epidemics n
epidemie
A widespread disease that affects many individuals in a population.
(epidemiology) An occurrence of a disease or disorder in a population at a frequency higher than that expected in a given time period; an episode of outbreak and subsequent high prevalence.

epidemiological adj
epidemiologisch
Of or pertaining to epidemiology.

epidemiologist epidemiologists n
epidemioloog epidemiologe
(epidemiology) A scientist (often a medical doctor) who specializes in epidemiology.

epidemiology /ˈɛp.ɪ.diː.miː.ɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌɛp.ɪˌdi.miˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌɛp.ɪˌdɛm.iˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ epidemiologies n
epidemiologie
(sciences) The branch of science dealing with the spread and control of diseases, viruses, concepts etc. throughout populations or systems.

epidermis /ˌɛ.pə.ˈdɝ.məs/ /ˌɛ.pɪ.ˈdɜː.mɪs/ epidermides epidermises n
opperhuid
The outer, protective layer of the skin of vertebrates, covering the dermis
The similar outer layer of cells in invertebrates and plants

epididymal /ɛpəˈdɪdəməl/ adj
epididymaal paratesticulair van de bijbal
Of, in or pertaining to the epididymis, the tube in male mammals which connects the efferent ducts from the rear of each testicle to its vas deferens.

epididymis /ɛpiˈdɪdɪmɪs/ epididymides epididymises n
bijbal epididymis paratestikel
(anatomy) A narrow, tightly-coiled tube connecting the efferent ducts from the rear of each testicle to its vas deferens, where sperm are stored during maturation.

epigenetic /ˌɛpɪd͡ʒəˈnɛtɪk/ adj
epigenetisch
(genetics, mineralogy) Of or relating to epigenesis.
(genetics) Of or relating to epigenetics.

epigenetics /ˌɛpɪd͡ʒəˈnɛtɪks/ n
epigenetica
(genetics) The study of the processes involved in the genetic development of an organism, especially the activation and deactivation of genes.
(genetics) The study of heritable changes caused by the activation and deactivation of genes without any change in DNA sequence.

epiglottis /ˌɛ.pə.ˈɡlɑ.tɪs/ /ˌɛ.pɪ.ˈɡlɒ.tɪs/ epiglottides epiglottises n
epiglottis strotklep
(anatomy) A cartilaginous organ in the throat of terrestrial vertebrates covering the glottis when swallowing to prevent food and liquid from entering the trachea, and in Homo sapiens also a speech organ.

epigone /ˈɛpəɡoʊn/ /ˈɛpəɡɑn/ /ˈɛpəɡəʊn/ /ˈɛpɪɡoʊn/ /ˈɛpɪɡɑn/ /ˈɛpɪɡəʊn/ epigones n
epigoon
A follower or disciple.

epigram /ˈɛpɪɡɹæm/ epigrams n
hekelrijm
A short, witty or pithy poem.

epigrammatic adj
epigrammatisch
having the characteristics of an epigram

epigrammatist epigrammatists n
epigrammatist puntdichter
Someone who writes an epigram (any meanings)

epigraph /ˈɛpɪˌɡɹæf/ epigraphs n
motto
A literary quotation placed at the beginning of a book or other text.

epigraphic adj
epigrafisch
Of or pertaining to an epigraph or to epigraphy.

epigraphy /ɪˈpɪɡ.ɹə.fi/ [ʔɨˈpʰɪːɡ.ɹə.fiː] epigraphies n
epigrafie
The study or decipherment of inscriptions, especially of ancient ones.

epilepsy /ˈɛpɪlɛpsi/ epilepsies n
epilepsie vallende ziekte
(pathology) A medical condition in which the sufferer experiences seizures (or convulsions) and blackouts.

epilogue /ˈɛp.ɪ.lɒɡ/ /ˈɛpɪlɑɡ/ /ˈɛpɪlɔɡ/ epilogues n
epiloog nawoord
A brief oration or script at the end of a literary piece; an afterword

epimer /ˈɛpɪmə(ɹ)/ epimers n
epimeer
(chemistry) Any diastereoisomer that has the opposite configuration at only one of the stereogenic centres.

epiphany /ɛˈpɪfəni/ /ɪˈpɪfni/ /ɪˈpɪfəni/ epiphanies n
epifanie ingeving
An illuminating realization or discovery, often resulting in a personal feeling of elation, awe, or wonder.
openbaring verschijning
A manifestation or appearance of a divine or superhuman being.

epiphenomenon /-fɪ-/ /-nən/ /ˌɛpəfəˈnɑmənə/ /ˌɛpəfəˈnɑməˌnɑn/ /ˌɛpɪfəˈnɒmɪnə/ /ˌɛpɪfəˈnɒmɪnən/ epiphenomena epiphenomenons n
afgeleid gegeven epifenomeen
An activity, process, or state that is the result of another; a by-product, a consequence.
bijverschijnsel epifenomeen
(philosophy, psychology) A mental process or state that is an incidental by-product of physiological events in the brain or nervous system.
epiphenomena
(pathology) A symptom that develops during the course of a disease that is not connected to the disease.

epiphyte /ˈɛpɪfɑɪt/ epiphytes n
epifyt
(botany) A plant that grows on another, using it for physical support but obtaining no nutrients from it and neither causing damage nor offering benefit; an air plant.

episcopal /əˈpɪs.kə.pl̩/ more episcopal most episcopal adj
bisschoppelijk episcopaal
Of or relating to the affairs of a bishop in various Christian churches.

episiotomy /əˌpiːziːˈɒtəmiː/ /ˌɛpəsaɪˈɒtəmiː/ episiotomies n
episiotomie epi
(medical) A surgical incision through the perineum made to enlarge the vagina and assist childbirth.

episode /ˈep.ɪ.səʉd/ /ˈɛp.ə.soʊd/ /ˈɛp.ɪ.səʊd/ episodes n
episode gebeuren
An incident, action, or time period standing out by itself, but more or less connected with a complete series of events.
aflevering
An instalment of a drama told in parts, as in a TV series.

episodic /ˌɛpɪˈsɑdɪk/ more episodic most episodic adj
episodisch

epistaxis /ˌɛpɪˈstæksɪs/ epistaxes n
epistaxis
(symptom) nosebleed

epistemic /-ˈstɛ-/ /ˌɛpəˈstimɪk/ /ˌɛpɪˈstiːmɪk/ adj
epistemisch
(philosophy) Of or relating to cognition or knowledge, its scope, or how it is acquired. [from early 19th c.]

epistemological /ɪˌpɪstəməˈlɑd͡ʒəkəl/ /ɪˌpɪstəməˈlɒd͡ʒɪkl̩/ more epistemological most epistemological adj
epistemisch epistemologisch
Of or pertaining to epistemology or theory of knowledge, as a field of study.

epistemology /iˌpɪs.təˈmɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /əˌpɪs.təˈmɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ɛˌpɪs.tiˈmɔl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ɛˌpɪs.təˈmɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ɪˌpɪs.təˈmɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ɪˌpɪs.təˈmɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ epistemologies n
kennistheorie epistemologie kennisleer
(uncountable) The branch of philosophy dealing with the study of knowledge; the theory of knowledge, asking such questions as "What is knowledge?", "How is knowledge acquired?", "What do people know?", "How do we know what we know?", "How do we know it is true?", and so on.

epitaph /ˈɛp.ɪˌtæf/ /ˈɛp.ɪˌtɑːf/ epitaphs n
grafschrift
An inscription on a gravestone in memory of the deceased.

epithelium /ˌɛpɪˈθiːlɪəm/ epithelia epitheliums n
epitheel
(anatomy) A membranous tissue composed of one or more layers of cells which forms the covering of most internal and external surfaces of the body and its organs: internally including the lining of vessels and other small cavities, and externally being the skin.

epithet /ˈɛp.əˌθɛt/ /ˈɛp.ɪˌθɛt/ epithets n
epitheton toenaam
A term used to characterize a person or thing.
epitheton
A term used as a descriptive substitute for the name or title of a person.
(taxonomy) A word in the scientific name of a taxon following the name of the genus or species. This applies only to formal names of plants, fungi and bacteria. In formal names of animals the corresponding term is the specific name.
scheldnaam schimpnaam
An abusive or contemptuous word or phrase.

epitome /əˈpɪt.ə.mi/ /ɪˈpɪt.ə.mi/ epitomai epitomes n
belichaming personificatie verwezenlijking
The embodiment or encapsulation of a class of items.
toppunt
The height; the best; the most vivid.
excerpt samenvatting synopsis uittreksel
A brief summary of a text.

epitomize /əˈpɪt.əˌmaɪz/ v
samenvatten excerperen
To make an epitome of; to shorten; to condense.
belichamen in verenigen zich
To be an epitome of.

epitrachelion /-ˈkiː-/ /ˌɛpɪtɹɑˈkiliɔn/ /ˌɛpɪtɹəˈkiliɒn/ /ˌɛpɪtɹəˈkiljən/ epitrachelions n
epitrachelion
(Eastern Orthodoxy) The liturgical vestment worn by priests and bishops of the Eastern Orthodox Church as the symbol of their priesthood, corresponding to the Western stole.

epitrochoid epitrochoids n
epitrochoïde
A geometric curve traced by a fixed point on one circle which rotates around the perimeter of another circle. Examples include the shape of the Wankel engine

epoch /ˈeɪˌpɑk/ /ˈiˌpɑk/ /ˈiːpɒk/ /ˈɛp.ək/ /ˈɛpək/ /ˈɛpˌɑk/ epochs n
tijdperk
A particular period of history, or of a person's life, especially one considered noteworthy or remarkable.

eponym /ˈɛpənɪm/ eponyms n
eponiem naamgever
A real or fictitious person or thing whose name has given rise to the name of a particular item.
eponiem
A word formed from a real or fictive person’s name.

eponymous /əˈpɑnəməs/ /ɛ-/ /ɪˈpɒnɪməs/ more eponymous most eponymous adj
eponiem gelijknamig naamgevend
Of, relating to, or being the person or entity after which someone or something is named; serving as an eponym.

epoxy resin epoxy resins n
epoxyhars
Any of a class of polyether resins, used for coatings, adhesives and foam.

epsilon /ɛpˈsaɪ.lən/ /ˈɛp.sɪ.lən/ /ˈɛp.sɪˌlɑn/ /ˈɛp.sɪˌlɒn/ epsila epsilons n
epsilon
The name for the fifth letter of the Greek alphabet, ε or Ε, preceded by delta (Δ, δ) and followed by zeta (Ζ, ζ).
(phonetics) In IPA, the phonetic symbol ɛ that represents the open-mid front unrounded vowel.
(mathematics) An arbitrarily small quantity.
kleinigheid
(computing, colloquial) Something negligible or insignificant.

equability equabilities n
gelijkmatigheid uniformiteit
The condition of being equable.

equable /ˈɛk.wə.bəl/ more equable most equable adj
gelijkmatig
Unvarying, calm and steady; constant and uniform.

equal /ˈiːkwəl/ /ˈiːkəl/ more equal most equal adj
gelijk gelijke identiek identieke
(not comparable) The same in all respects.
(mathematics, not comparable) Exactly identical, having the same value.

equal /ˈiːkwəl/ /ˈiːkəl/ equals n
gelijke
A person or thing of equal status to others.

equal /ˈiːkwəl/ /ˈiːkəl/ v
gelijk zijn aan
(mathematics, copulative) To be equal to, to have the same value as; to correspond to.
betekenen
(informal) To have as its consequence.

equal rights n
gelijkberechtiging gelijke rechten rechtsgelijkheid
The concept that every person is to be treated equally by the law.

equality /ɪˈkwɑ.lɪ.ti/ /ɪˈkwɒl.ɪ.ti/ [ɪˈkwɑ.lɪ.ɾi] equalities n
gelijkheid
(mathematics) The fact of being equal, of having the same value.
gelijkberechtiging gelijkheid
The equal treatment of people irrespective of social or cultural differences.

equalizer equalizers n
equalizer
An electronic audio device for altering the frequencies of sound recordings.

equally /ˈiːkwəli/ /ˈiːkəli/ more equally most equally adv
gelijk even gelijkelijk gelijkmatig
(manner) In an equal manner; in equal shares or proportion; with equal and impartial justice; evenly

equanimity /ˌiːkwəˈnɪmɪtiː/ /ˌɛkwəˈnɪmɪtiː/ equanimities n
gelijkmoedigheid berusting gelatenheid kalmte
The state of being calm, stable and composed, especially under stress.

equation /ɪˈkweɪʃən/ /ɪˈkweɪʒən/ equations n
vergelijking
(astronomy) A small correction to observed values to remove the effects of systematic errors in an observation.

equator /iˈkweɪ.tɚ/ /ɪˈkweɪ.tə/ /ɪˈkweɪ.tɚ/ equators n
evenaar equator
(geography, often, _, “the Equator”) An imaginary great circle around Earth, equidistant from the two poles, and dividing earth's surface into the northern and southern hemisphere.

equatorial /ˌɛkwəˈtɔːɹiəl/ more equatorial most equatorial adj
equatoriaal
of, near, or relating to the equator

equatorial /ˌɛkwəˈtɔːɹiəl/ equatorials n
equatoriaal
(astronomy) A kind of telescope mounted so as to have two axes of motion at right angles to each other, one of them parallel to the axis of the Earth, and each carrying a graduated circle, one for measuring declination, and the other right ascension, or the hour angle, so that the telescope may be directed, even in the daytime, to any star or other object whose right ascension and declination are known.

equerry /ɪˈkwɛ.ɹi/ /ˈɛ.kwə.ɹi/ equerries n
stalmeester
An officer responsible for the care and supervision of the horses of a person of rank.
hofdienaar
(British) A personal attendant to a head of state, a member of a royal family, or a national representative.

equestrian more equestrian most equestrian adj
ruiter
Of horseback riding or horseback riders.

equestrianism equestrianisms n
paardrijden
The art or sport of riding horses.

equid equids n
paardachtige
Any animal of the taxonomic family Equidae, including any equine (horse, zebra, ass, mule, etc.)

equilateral adj
gelijkzijdig
(geometry, of a polygon) Having all the sides equal.

equilateral triangle equilateral triangles n
gelijkzijdige driehoek
(geometry) A triangle having all three sides equal.

equilibrium /iːkwɪˈlɪbɹɪəm/ /ɛkwɪˈlɪbɹɪəm/ equilibria equilibriums n
balans
evenwicht
The condition of a system in which competing influences are balanced, resulting in no net change.
Mental balance.
(chemistry) The state of a reaction in which the rates of the forward and reverse reactions are the same.
(physics) The state of a body at rest or in uniform motion in which the resultant of all forces on it is zero.

equinoctial /ˌiː.kwəˈnɑk.ʃəl/ /ˌɛk.wəˈnɑk.ʃəl/ /ˌɛk.wɪˈnɒk.ʃəl/ adj
equinoctiaal
(astronomy) Of or relating to the spring or autumnal equinox.

equinox /ˈi-/ /ˈiː-/ /ˈɛkwəˌnɑks/ /ˈɛkwɪnɒks/ /ˌi-/ /ˌiː-/ /ˌɛkwəˈnɑktiz/ /ˌɛkwɪˈnɒktiːz/ equinoctes equinoxes n
equinox dag-en-nachtevening nachtevening
One of two times in the year (one in March and the other in September) when the length of the day and the night are equal, which occurs when the Earth is squarely facing the sun and the sun is directly overhead at the equator; this marks the beginning of spring in one hemisphere and autumn in the other.

equip /ɪˈkwɪp/ v
uitrusten
(transitive) To supply with something necessary in order to carry out a specific action or task; to provide with (e.g. weapons, provisions, munitions, rigging)

equipment /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/ equipments n
uitrusting
The act of equipping, or the state of being equipped, as for a voyage or expedition.
uitrusting bagage bepakking
Any items used in equipping something or someone, for example things needed for an expedition or voyage.

equipoise /ˈɛkwɪpɔɪz/ n
tegenwicht
A counterbalance.

equitable /ˈɛk.wɪ.tə.bəl/ more equitable most equitable adj
rechtvaardig
Fair, just, or impartial.

equity /ˈɛk.wɪ.ti/ equities n
gerechtigheid
Fairness, impartiality, or justice as determined in light of "natural law" or "natural right".
aandeel
(business) Ownership, especially in terms of net monetary value of some business.

equivalence /ɪˈkwɪv.ə.ləns/ equivalences n
gelijkwaardigheid
(uncountable) The condition of being equivalent or essentially equal.

equivalent /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/ more equivalent most equivalent adj
gelijkwaardig
Similar or identical in value, meaning or effect; virtually equal.

equivocal /əˈkwɪvəkəl/ /ɪˈkwɪvək(ə)l/ more equivocal most equivocal adj
dubbelzinnig
Having two or more equally applicable meanings; capable of double or multiple interpretation.
twijfelachtig
Capable of being ascribed to different motives, or of signifying opposite feelings, purposes, or characters; deserving to be suspected.
Uncertain, as an indication or sign.

equivocation /əˌkwɪvəˈkeɪʃn/ /ɪˌkwɪvəˈkeɪʃn̩/ /ɪˌkwɪvəˈkeɪʃən/ equivocations n
ambiguïteitsdrogreden equivocatie gelijknamigheid
(logic) A logical fallacy resulting from the use of multiple meanings of a single expression.
dubbelzinnigheid
The use of expressions susceptible of a double signification, possibly intentionally and with the aim of misleading.

era /ˈɛɹ.ə/ /ˈɪə.ɹə/ /ˈɪɚ.ə/ [ˈɪə̯.ɹə] eras n
era tijdperk periode tijdrekening
A time period of indeterminate length, generally more than one year.

eradicate /ɪˈɹæd.ɪ.keɪt/ v
ontwortelen
(transitive) To pull up by the roots; to uproot.
met wortel en al uitroeien uitroeien
(transitive) To destroy completely; to reduce to nothing radically; to put an end to; to extirpate.

erase /ɪˈɹeɪs/ /ɪˈɹeɪz/ v
uitwissen uitgummen
(intransitive) To be erased (have markings removed, have information removed, or be cleared of information).

eraser /ɪˈɹeɪsɚ/ /ɪˈɹeɪzə/ erasers n
gum gom
(North America, Philippines) A thing used to erase or remove something written or drawn by a pen or a pencil.

erbium /ˈɜː.bɪ.əm/ /ˈɝ.bi.əm/ erbiums n
erbium
A chemical element (symbol Er) with atomic number 68: a silvery-white metal, in nature always found in combination with other elements.

ere /ɛə/ /ɛɚ/ /ɛː/ preposition
eer
(poetic, archaic) Before; sooner than.

erect-crested penguin erect-crested penguins n
grote kuifpinguïn
A medium-sized species of penguin, Eudyptes sclateri from New Zealand.

erectile dysfunction n
erectiestoornis
(medicine, pathology) The inability of a male to achieve or sustain an erection.

erection /ɪˈɹɛkʃən/ erections n
erectie
(uncountable, physiology, of a penis or clitoris) The state or quality of being erect from engorgement with blood.

ergative /ˈɜːɡətɪv/ /ˈɝɡətɪv/ [-ɾɪv] adj
ergatief
(grammar) With the subject of a transitive construction having grammatical cases or thematic relations different from those of an intransitive construction.

ergative /ˈɜːɡətɪv/ /ˈɝɡətɪv/ [-ɾɪv] ergatives n
ergatief
An ergative verb or other expression.

ergative case ergative cases n
ergatief
(grammar) A grammatical case used to indicate the agent of a transitive verb in ergative-absolutive languages.

ergativity /ɜː(ɹ)ɡəˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/ n
ergativiteit
(linguistics) The property of a grammar's (or, by extension, a language's) being ergative; the attribute of possessing a grammatical pattern such that the object of a transitive verb is treated the same way as the subject of an intransitive one, while the subject of the transitive verb is treated differently.

ergo /ˈɛɚɡoʊ/ /ˈɝɡoʊ/ conjunction
daarom
therefore (especially in syllogisms)

ergonomic more ergonomic most ergonomic adj
ergonomisch
Of or relating to the science of ergonomics.

ergonomics /əːɡəˈnɒmɪks/ /ˌɝɡəˈnɑmɪks/ n
ergonomie
The science of the design of equipment, especially so as to reduce operator fatigue, discomfort and injury. [from c. 1950.]

erigeron erigerons n
fijnstraal
(botany) Any member of the plant genus Erigeron.

erm /ɜːm/ /ɝm/ interjection
euh
(UK) Used in hesitant speech, or to express uncertainty; um, umm.
(UK) Used to express embarrassment or subtle disagreement.

ermine /ˈɜːmɪn/ /ˈɝmɪn/ ermine ermines n
hermelijn
A weasel found in northern latitudes (Mustela erminea in Eurasia, Alaska, and the Arctic, Mustela haidarum in Haida Gwaii, Mustela richardsonii in the rest of North America); its dark brown fur turns white in winter, apart from the black tip of the tail.
(tincture) A white field with black spots.

erode /ɪˈɹoʊd/ /ɪˈɹəʊd/ v
eroderen afslijten aantasten aanvreten corroderen inbijten
To wear away by abrasion, corrosion or chemical reaction.

erogenous /əˈɹɒd͡ʒɪnəs/ more erogenous most erogenous adj
erogeen
Sensitive to sexual arousal.

erosion /əˈɹoʊʒən/ /əˈɹəʊʒən/ erosions n
erosie
(uncountable) The result of having been worn away or eroded, as by a glacier on rock or the sea on a cliff face.
(uncountable) The changing of a surface by mechanical action, friction, thermal expansion contraction, or impact.
(uncountable, figurative) The gradual loss of something as a result of an ongoing process.
(uncountable) Destruction by abrasive action of fluids.
tanderosie
(math) In morphology, a basic operation (denoted ⊖); see Erosion (morphology).

erotic /ɪˈɹɑtɪk/ /ɪˈɹɒtɪk/ more erotic most erotic adj
erotisch
Relating to or tending to arouse sexual desire or excitement.

erotica /ɪˈɹɒt.ɪkə/ eroticas n
erotica
(uncountable) Erotic literature, art, decoration, or other such work.

err /ɛə(ɹ)/ /ɛɚ/ /ɜː(ɹ)/ /ɝ/ v
vergissen dwalen een fout maken een vergissing maken

err on the side of caution v
het zekere voor het onzekere nemen
(idiomatic) To act in the least risky manner in a situation in which one is uncertain about the consequences.

errand /ˈɛɹənd/ errands n
boodschap
A journey undertaken to accomplish some task.

errand boy errand boys n
loopjongen
A male employed to run errands.

errant /ˈɛɹ(ə)nt/ /ˈɛɹənt/ more errant most errant adj
dolend
Straying from the proper course or standard, or outside established limits.

errata /ɛˈɹɑtə/ /ɛˈɹɑːtə/ n
errata
An added page in a printed work where errors which are discovered after printing and their corrections (corrigenda) are listed.

erratic /ɪˈɹætɪk/ more erratic most erratic adj
onregelmatig
Unsteady, random; prone to unexpected changes; not consistent.

error /ɛɚ/ /ˈɛɹ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈɛɹ.ɚ/ errors n
fout vergissing onjuistheid
(countable) A mistake; an accidental wrong action or a false statement not made deliberately.
fout afwijking
(statistics, countable) The difference between a measured or calculated value and a true one.
procedurefout
(appellate, _, legal, uncountable) One or more mistakes in a trial that could be grounds for review of the judgement.

ersatz /ɛəɹˈsɑːts/ /ɛəɹˈzɑːts/ /ˈɛəzæts/ /ˈɛəɹsɑts/ /ˈɛəɹzɑts/ /ˈɜːsæts/ /ˈɝsæts/ [ɛəɹˈsɑːts] ersatzes n
surrogaat ersatz
Something made in imitation; an effigy or substitute.

erstwhile /ˈɜː(ɹ)st.waɪl/ /ˈɝst.waɪl/ adj
voormalig vroeger toenmalig
(literary, legal, or, India) Former, previous.

erudite /ˈɛɹ.(j)u.daɪt/ /ˈɛɹ.(j)ə.daɪt/ /ˈɛɹ.ʊ.daɪt/ more erudite most erudite adj
belezen erudiet geleerd
Learned, scholarly, with emphasis on knowledge gained from books.

erudition /ˌɛɹʊˈdɪʃən/ eruditions n
eruditie geleerdheid
Profound knowledge acquired from learning and scholarship.

erupt /ɪˈɹʌpt/ v
erupteren uitbarsten
(intransitive) To eject something violently (such as lava or water, as from a volcano or geyser).

eruption /ɪˈɹʌpʃən/ eruptions n
uitbarsting
A violent ejection, such as the spurting out of lava from a volcano.
A sudden release of pressure or tension.
huiduitslag
An infection of the skin resulting in a rash or blemishing.

erythromycin /ɪˌɹɪθ.ɹə(ʊ)ˈmʌɪ.sɪn/ /ɪˌɹɪθ.ɹəˈmaɪ.sn̩/ erythromycins n
erytromycine

erythropoiesis erythropoieses n
erytropoëse
The production of red blood cells (in bone marrow)

escalate /ˈɛs.kjə.leɪt/ /ˈɛs.kə.leɪt/ v
escaleren
(ambitransitive) To increase (something) in extent or intensity; to intensify or step up.

escalation /ˈɛs.kəˌleɪ.ʃən/ escalations n
escalatie
a deliberate or premeditated increase in the violence or geographic scope of a conflict

escalator /ˈɛs.kə.leɪ.tə/ /ˈɛs.kə.leɪ.tɚ/ escalators n
roltrap
A motor-driven mechanical device consisting of a continuous loop of steps that automatically conveys people from one floor to another.

escapade /ˈɛskəˌpeɪd/ escapades n
escapade
A daring or adventurous act; an undertaking which goes against convention.

escape /əˈskeɪp/ /ɛ-/ /ɛk-/ /ɪk-/ /ɪˈskeɪp/ escapes n
ontsnappen
The act of leaving a dangerous or unpleasant situation.
escapetoets
(computing) escape key

escape /əˈskeɪp/ /ɛ-/ /ɛk-/ /ɪk-/ /ɪˈskeɪp/ v
ontsnappen
(intransitive) To get free; to free oneself.
ontgaan ontsnappen aan
(transitive) To avoid (any unpleasant person or thing); to elude, get away from.
afbreken onderbreken stoppen
(computing) To halt a program or command by pressing a key (such as the "Esc" key) or combination of keys.

escape room escape rooms n
escaperoom
A room containing various puzzles and riddles that players must solve in order to escape.

escape velocity escape velocities n
ontsnappingssnelheid
(astrophysics) The minimum speed needed to escape the gravitational field of a planet or other body.

escarole /-ɹɒl/ /ˈɛskəɹoʊl/ /ˈɛskəɹəʊl/ escaroles n
andijvie
(Canada, US) A subspecies or variety of broad-leaved endive (Cichorium endivia subsp. endivia, syn. Cichorium endivia var. latifolium), which is eaten as a vegetable. [from early 20th c.]

eschatocol eschatocols n
eschatocol

eschatology /ˌɛs.kəˈtɔl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌɛsk.əˈtɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ eschatologies n
eschatologie
(countable) A system of doctrines concerning final matters, such as death.
(uncountable) The study of the end times—the end of the world, notably in Christian and Islamic theology, the second coming of Christ, the Apocalypse, or the Last Judgment.

eschew /s.t͡ʃ/ /sk/ /ɛsˈt͡ʃju/ /ɛsˈt͡ʃu/ /ɛsˈt͡ʃuː/ /ɛˈskju/ /ɛˈʃu/ /ɪsˈt͡ʃu/ /ɪsˈt͡ʃuː/ /ɪʃˈt͡ʃuː/ /ɪˈʃu/ /ʃ/ v
vermijden ontwijken schuwen
(transitive, formal) To avoid; to shun, to shy away from.

escort /ɪsˈkɔɹt/ /ɪsˈkɔːt/ /ˈɛs.kɔɹt/ /ˈɛs.kɔːt/ v
begeleiden
To attend to in order to guard and protect; to accompany as a safeguard (for the person escorted or for others); to give honorable or ceremonious attendance to

escrow /ˈɛ.skɹoʊ̯/ /ˈɛ.skɹəʊ̯/ escrows n
borg
derdengelden
(legal) A contractual arrangement whereby money or assets are held in trust by an independent agent by the agreement of the parties, which can only be released to the relevant party once certain contractual conditions have been fulfilled.

escutcheon /ɪˈskʌt͡ʃən/ escutcheons n
wapenschild
(heraldry) An individual or corporate coat of arms.
sleutelschild
A decorative and/or protective plate or bezel to fill the gap between a switch, pipe, valve, control knob, etc., and the surface from which it protrudes.

esker /ˈɛskə/ /ˈɛskɚ/ eskers n
esker smeltwaterrug
A long, narrow, sinuous ridge created by deposits from a stream running beneath a glacier.

esophageal cancer esophageal cancers n
slokdarmkanker
(pathology, US) (oncology) A malignancy in the esophagus.

esoteric /ˌiː.səˈtɛɹ.ɪk/ /ˌɛs.oʊˈtɛɹ.ɪk/ /ˌɛs.əˈtɛɹ.ɪk/ more esoteric most esoteric adj
esoterisch
Intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest, or an enlightened inner circle.
esoterisch cerebraal
Having to do with concepts that are highly theoretical and without obvious practical application; often with mystical or religious connotations.
exclusief
Confidential; private.

esotericism esotericisms n
esoterie esoterisme
The tendency to promote or desire the esoteric.
Doctrines or practices of esoteric knowledge.

esoterism esoterisms n
esoterie
The inward forms of faith and religion; transcendence, mystic experience, and internal realizations of the Divine.

espagnolette espagnolettes n
espagnoletsluiting
A locking device normally mounted on a pair French windows or casement window.

especially /əˈspɛʃ.(ə.)li/ /ɛkˈspɛʃ.(ə.)li/ /ɛsˈpɛʃ.(ə.)li/ /ɪˈspɛʃ.(ə.)li/ more especially most especially adv
speciaal
(manner) In a special manner; specially.
vooral in het bijzonder
(focus) Particularly; to a greater extent than is normal.

espionage /ˈɛs.pi.ə.ˌnɑːʒ/ espionages n
spionage
The act or process of learning secret information through clandestine means.

espouse /ɪˈspaʊs/ /ɪˈspaʊz/ v
in het huwelijk treden met tot man nemen tot vrouw nemen trouwen
(transitive) To marry.
aannemen ondersteunen verdedigen
(transitive, figurative, modern usage) To accept, support, or take on as one’s own (an idea or a cause).

espresso /əˈspɹɛsəʊ/ /ɛkˈspɹɛsoʊ/ /ɛkˈspɹɛsəʊ/ /ɛˈspɹɛsoʊ/ /ɛˈspɹɛsəʊ/ /ɪkˈspɹɛsoʊ/ /ɪkˈspɹɛsəʊ/ /ɪˈspɹɛsəʊ/ espressi espressos n
espresso
A concentrated coffee beverage brewed by forcing hot water under high pressure through finely ground coffee.

espy /əˈspaɪ/ /ɛ-/ /ɪˈspaɪ/ v
bespeuren waarnemen
To find out or observe (someone or something, especially if not easy to see) by spying or looking; to catch sight of; to see; to spot.
bespioneren onderzoeken
To observe (someone or something) as a spy; also, to examine or observe (someone or something) carefully; or to look out or watch for.

esquire /ɪˈskwaɪə/ /ˈɛskwaɪɚ/ esquires n
jonker jonkheer
A male member of the gentry ranking below a knight.

ess /ˈɛs/ esses n
es
The name of the Latin-script letter S.

essay /ɛˈseɪ/ /ˈɛs.eɪ/ essays n
essay opstel essai
(authorship) A written composition of moderate length, exploring a particular issue or subject.

essayist /ˈɛ.seɪ.ɪst/ essayists n
essayist
One who composes essays; a writer of short compositions.

essence /ˈɛsəns/ essences n
essentie
The inherent nature of a thing or idea.
wezen
(philosophy) The true nature of anything, not accidental or illusory.
aftreksel essence
An extract or concentrate obtained from a plant or other matter used for flavouring, or as a restorative.
parfum
Fragrance, a perfume.

essential /ɪˈsɛn.ʃəl/ [əˈsɛn.tʃəl] more essential most essential adj
essentieel nodig noodzakelijk onontbeerlijk wezenlijk
Necessary.
belangrijk essentieel onontbeerlijk wezenlijk
Very important; of high importance.
essentieel wezenlijk echt
Being in the basic form; showing its essence.

essential /ɪˈsɛn.ʃəl/ [əˈsɛn.tʃəl] essentials n
essentieel
A fundamental ingredient.

essential oil essential oils n
etherische olie
A volatile oil, used to make perfumes and flavourings, especially one having the characteristic odour of the plant from which it is obtained.

essential tremor essential tremors n
essentiële tremor
(medicine, chiefly, uncountable) A neurological condition that causes rhythmic shaking of unknown cause in one or more parts of the body during voluntary movements.

essentially /ɪˈsɛnʃəli/ more essentially most essentially adv
essentieel
in essence

establish /ɪˈstæb.lɪʃ/ v
oprichten stichten
(transitive) To form; to found; to institute; to set up in business.
vaststellen bevestigen
(transitive) To prove and cause to be accepted as true; to establish a fact; to demonstrate.

establishment /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/ establishments n
oprichting
The state of being established, founded, etc.; fixed state.
(Christianity) The institution and official status of a church as a state church, especially that of the Church of England and historically of Ireland.
bestel vestiging
That which is established; as a form of government, a permanent organization, business or force, or the place where one is permanently fixed for residence.
establishment
(usually with "the") The ruling class or authority group in a society; especially, an entrenched authority dedicated to preserving the status quo. Also Establishment.

estate /ɪˈsteɪt/ estates n
bezit
The collective property and liabilities of someone, especially a deceased person. [from 19th c.]
adel stand
(historical) A major social class or order of persons regarded collectively as part of the body politic of the country and formerly possessing distinct political rights (Estates of the realm). [from 14th c.]
bezit eigendom
(legal) The nature and extent of a person's interest in, or ownership of, land. [from 15th c.]
landgoed
An (especially extensive) area of land, under a single ownership. [from 18th c.]

esteem /əˈstiːm/ /ɪˈstiːm/ esteems n
achting
Favourable regard.

esteem /əˈstiːm/ /ɪˈstiːm/ v
achten prijzen waarderen
To set a high value on; to regard with respect or reverence.

ester /ˈɛstə/ /ˈɛstɚ/ esters n
ester
(organic compound) A compound most often formed by the condensation of an alcohol and an acid, with elimination of water, which contains the functional group carbon-oxygen double bond (i.e., carbonyl) joined via carbon to another oxygen atom.

estimate /ˈɛs.tə.mət/ /ˈɛs.təˌmeɪt/ /ˈɛs.tɪ.mət/ /ˈɛs.tɪˌmeɪt/ estimates n
schatting
A rough calculation or assessment of the value, size, or cost of something.

estimate /ˈɛs.tə.mət/ /ˈɛs.təˌmeɪt/ /ˈɛs.tɪ.mət/ /ˈɛs.tɪˌmeɪt/ v
schatten
To calculate roughly, often from imperfect data.

estival /iːˈstaɪv(ə)l/ /ɛˈstaɪv(ə)l/ /ˈiːstɪv(ə)l/ /ˈɛstaɪv(ə)l/ more estival most estival adj
zomers
Of or relating to summer.

estrange /əˈstɹeɪnd͡ʒ/ /ɪˈstɹeɪnd͡ʒ/ v
vervreemden
(transitive) To cause to feel less close or friendly; alienate. To cease contact with (particularly of a family member or spouse, especially in form estranged).
ontwortelen
(transitive) To remove from an accustomed place or set of associations.

estrangement /ɪsˈtreɪnd͡ʒmənt/ estrangements n
vervreemding
The act of estranging; the act of alienating; alienation.

estrogen /ˈiːstɹəd͡ʒən/ /ˈɛstɹəd͡ʒən/ estrogens n
oestrogeen estrogeen
(steroid hormone) Any of a group of steroids that are secreted by the ovaries and function as female sex hormones.

estuary /ˈɛstjʊəɹi/ /ˈɛst͡ʃuˌɛɹi/ /ˈɛst͡ʃəɹi/ /ˈɛst͡ʃʊəɹi/ estuaries n
estuarium
A coastal water body where ocean tides and river water merge, resulting in a brackish water zone.

et al. /eɪˈtɑːl/ /ɛtˈæl/ /ɛtˈɑːl/ /ɛtˈɔl/ phraseologicalUnit
en anderen
And others; to complete a list, especially of persons, as authors of a published work.

eta /ˈeɪtə/ /ˈiːtə/ etas n
èta
The seventh letter of the Modern Greek alphabet, the eighth in Old Greek.

etc. /ɪkˈsɛt(ə)ɹə/ /ɪt ˈsɛt(ə)ɹə/ /ˌɛkˈsɛt(ə)ɹə/ /ˌɛt ˈsɛt(ə)ɹə/ phraseologicalUnit
enz. en zo voorts etc.
And so on: used to note that the rest of a list or piece of information has been left out on the assumption that it is similar or already known.

etching /ˈɛt͡ʃ.ɪŋ/ etchings n
ets
(uncountable) The art of producing an image from a metal plate into which an image or text has been etched with acid.

eternal /iˈtɝ.nəl/ /ɪˈtɜː.nəl/ /ɪˈtɝ.nəl/ more eternal most eternal adj
eeuwig eindeloos
Lasting forever; unending.

eternity /ɪˈtɜː.nə.ti/ /ɪˈtɝnɪti/ eternities n
eeuwigheid
(uncountable) Existence without end, infinite time.
(countable) A period of time which extends infinitely far into the future.
(metaphysical) The remainder of time that elapses after death.
(informal, hyperbole) A comparatively long time.

ethane /ˈiːθeɪn/ /ˈɛθeɪn/ ethanes n
ethaan
(organic compound, uncountable) An aliphatic hydrocarbon, C2H6, gaseous at normal temperatures and pressures, being a constituent of natural gas.

ether /ˈi.θɚ/ /ˈiː.θə/ ethers n
ether
(uncountable, literary, or, poetic) The substance formerly supposed to fill the upper regions of the atmosphere above the clouds, in particular as a medium breathed by deities.
(uncountable, physics, historical) Often as aether and more fully as luminiferous aether: a substance once thought to fill all unoccupied space that allowed electromagnetic waves to pass through it and interact with matter, without exerting any resistance to matter or energy; its existence was disproved by the 1887 Michelson–Morley experiment and the theory of relativity propounded by Albert Einstein (1879–1955).
(uncountable, organic compound) Diethyl ether (C4H10O), an organic compound with a sweet odour used in the past as an anaesthetic.
(countable, organic compound) Any of a class of organic compounds containing an oxygen atom bonded to two hydrocarbon groups.

ethereal /ɪˈθɪə.ɹɪ.əl/ /ɪˈθɪɚ.i.əl/ more ethereal most ethereal adj
etherisch hemels
Pertaining to the presupposition of an invisible air-like element permeating all of space, or to the higher regions beyond the earth or beyond the atmosphere.
etherisch
Consisting of ether; hence, exceedingly light or airy; tenuous; spiritlike; characterized by extreme delicacy, as form, manner, thought, etc.

ethical /ˈɛθɪkəl/ more ethical most ethical adj
ethisch
(philosophy, not comparable) Of or relating to the study of ethics.
(not comparable) Of or relating to the accepted principles of right and wrong, especially those of some organization or profession.

ethics /ˈɛθ.ɪks/ ethics n
ethiek zedenkunde
(philosophy) The study of principles relating to right and wrong conduct.
The standards that govern the conduct of a person, especially a member of a profession.

ethmoid bone ethmoid bones n
zeefbeen
The bone of the skull between the eyes and at the roof of the nose.

ethnic /ˈɛθ.nɪk/ more ethnic most ethnic adj
etnisch
Of or relating to a group of people having common racial, ancestral, national, religious or cultural origins.
etnisch exotisch vreemd
Characteristic of a foreign or a minority group's culture.

ethnic /ˈɛθ.nɪk/ ethnics n
vreemdeling
An ethnic person, especially a foreigner or member of an immigrant community.

ethnic cleansing n
etnische zuivering
The mass expulsion or killing of people belonging to one ethnic group by those of another.

ethno- /ɛθnoʊ/ prefix
etno-
race; ethnicity (in the sense of classification of human beings).

ethnocentrism /ˌɛθ.nəʊˈsɛn.tɹɪzm̩/ ethnocentrisms n
etnocentrisme
The tendency to look at the world primarily from the perspective of one's own traditional, deferred, or adoptive ethnic culture.

ethnocracy ethnocracies n
etnocratie
A form of government in which a particular ethnic group holds a disproportionate amount of government power.

ethnographer ethnographers n
etnograaf etnografe
One who practices ethnography.

ethnographic adj
etnografisch
Relating to ethnography.

ethnography /ɛθˈnɑɡɹəfi/ /ɛθˈnɒɡɹəfi/ ethnographies n
etnografie
(anthropology) The branch of anthropology that scientifically describes specific human cultures and societies.

ethnologist ethnologists n
ethnologe ethnoloog
One who practices ethnology.

ethnology ethnologies n
volkenkunde volkskunde
(anthropology) The branch of anthropology that studies and compares the different human cultures.

ethnopolitical adj
etnopolitiek
Relating to ethnopolitics.

ethnopolitics n
etnopolitiek
politics as it relates to different ethnic groups

ethnoreligious /ˌɛθnəʊɹɪˈlɪd͡ʒəs/ adj
etnoreligieus
Of or pertaining to ethnicity and religion.

ethological adj
ethologisch
Of or pertaining to ethology.

ethologist ethologists n
ethologe etholoog
A person who studies ethology.

ethology /iˈθɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /iːˈθɒl.ə.dʒi/ /ɪˈθɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ ethologies n
ethologie gedragsbiologie
(zoology) The scientific study of animalian behaviour, especially that of nonhuman animals.

ethos /ˈiːθɒs/ /ˈiθoʊs/ /ˈiθɑs/ ethe ethea ethoses n
ethos
(rhetoric) A form of rhetoric in which the writer or speaker invokes their authority, competence or expertise in an attempt to persuade others that their view is correct.

ethylene /ˈɛθəˌliːn/ /ˈɛθɪˌliːn/ ethylenes n
etheen
(organic compound) The common name for the organic chemical compound ethene. The simplest alkene, a colorless gaseous (at room temperature and pressure) hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C2H4.

ethylene oxide n
etheenoxide
(organic compound) The simplest epoxide; used as a sterilizing agent and in the production of ethylene glycol.

ethyne ethynes n
ethyn
(organic compound, official IUPAC name) The organic compound acetylene. The simplest alkyne, a colorless gaseous (at room temperature and pressure) hydrocarbon with the chemical formula TemplateParserError:LuaError or TemplateParserError:LuaError.

etic /ˈɛtɪk/ more etic most etic adj
etisch
(social sciences, anthropology) Of or pertaining to analysis of a culture from a perspective situated outside all cultures.

etiquette /ˈɛt.ɪ.kɪt/ /ˈɛt.ɪˌkɛt/ etiquettes n
etiquette
The manners or decent behaviour to be observed in social or professional life; conventional decorum; the ceremonial code of polite society.
The customary behavior of members of a profession, business, law, or sports team towards each other.

etude /eɪˈtjuːd/ /eɪˈtuːd/ /ˈeɪˌtjud/ /ˈeɪˌtud/ etudes n
etude
(music) A short piece of music, designed to give a performer practice in a particular area or skill.

etymological /ˌɛt.ɪ.məˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪ.kəl/ more etymological most etymological adj
etymologisch
(not, _, comparable) Of or relating to etymology.

etymologically more etymologically most etymologically adv
etymologisch
Based on or belonging to etymology.

etymology /ˌet.əˈmɔl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌɛt.əˈmɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌɛt.ɪˈmɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ [ˌeɾ.əˈmɔl.ə.d͡ʒi] [ˌɛɾ.əˈmɑ.lə.d͡ʒi] etymologies n
etymologie woordherkomst
(countable) An account of the origin and historical development of a word as presented in a dictionary or the like.

etymon /ˈɛt.ə.mɑn/ /ˈɛt.ə.mɒn/ /ˈɛt.ɪ.mɒn/ etyma etymons n
etymon
(linguistics, philology) The original or earlier form of an inherited or borrowed word, affix, or morpheme either from an earlier period in a language's development, from an ancestral language, or from a foreign language.

eucalyptus /ˌjuːkəˈlɪptəs/ eucalypti eucalyptuses n
eucalyptus
Any of many trees, of genus Eucalyptus, native mainly to Australia.

eucharistic more eucharistic most eucharistic adj
eucharistisch
(Christianity) Pertaining to the Eucharist.

euergetism euergetisms n
evergetisme
(historical) the practice of élite in Greek and Roman cities of distributing a part of their wealth to the community; public benefaction

eugenics /juːˈd͡ʒɛnɪks/ n
eugenetica
(sociology, biology) A social philosophy or practice which advocates the improvement of human hereditary qualities through selective breeding, either by encouraging people with good genetic qualities to reproduce (positive eugenics), or discouraging people with bad genetic qualities from reproducing (negative eugenics), or by technological means.

eukaryote /juˈkæɹi.oʊt/ /juˈkæɹi.ɒt/ /juˈkæɹi.ət/ /juˈkɛəɹi.oʊt/ /juːˈkæɹi.əʊt/ eukarya eukaryotes n
eukaryoten
(cytology) Any of the single-celled or multicellular organisms of the taxonomic domain Eukaryota, whose cells contain at least one distinct nucleus.

eulogize v
loven

eulogy /ˈju.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ˈjuː.lə.d͡ʒi/ eulogies n
grafrede
An oration to honor a deceased person, usually at a funeral.
lofrede
Speaking highly of someone or something; the act of praising or commending someone or something.

eunuch /ˈjuː.nək/ eunuchs n
eunuch castraat
A castrated human male.
eunuch
Such a man employed as harem guard or in certain (mainly Eastern) monarchies (e.g. late Roman and Chinese Empires) as court or state officials.

euphemism /ˈjuː.fəˌmɪz.əm/ euphemisms n
eufemisme verbloeming
(uncountable) The use of a word or phrase to replace another with one that is considered less offensive, blunt or vulgar than the word or phrase which it replaces.

euphonious /juˈfoʊ.ni.əs/ /juːˈfəʊ.nɪ.əs/ more euphonious most euphonious adj
welluidend
Of sounds, especially speech: demonstrating or possessing euphony; agreeable to the ear; pleasant-sounding.

euphonium /juːˈfəʊnɪəm/ euphoniums n
euphonium
A valved brass instrument with conical tubing similar in appearance to a tuba but of higher pitch; a sax horn.

euphony /ˈjuːfəni/ euphonies n
eufonie welluidendheid

euphoria /juːˈfɔːɹi.ə/ euphorias n
euforie
An excited state of joy; a feeling of intense happiness.

euro /ˈjɝoʊ/ /ˈjʊəɹəʊ/ /ˈjʊɹoʊ/ euro euros n
euro
The currency unit of the European Monetary Union. Symbol: €

euro coin euro coins n
euromunt
any of the eight different coins that are in circulation in the eurozone, ranging in value from 1 cent to 2 euros. The 1 euro coin can also be specifically referred to as a euro coin.

europium /jʊəˈɹoʊ.pi.əm/ n
europium
A metallic chemical element (symbol Eu) with an atomic number of 63.

eustasy /ˈjustəsi/ /ˈjuːstəsi/ eustasies n
eustasie
(geology, oceanography) A worldwide change in sea level, especially one caused by melting ice or tectonic activity. [from 1940s]

euthanasia /juː.θəˈneɪ.zɪ.ə/ /juːθəˈneɪʒə/ euthanasias n
euthanasie
The practice of intentionally killing a human being or animal for humane reasons, especially in order to end suffering.

eutrophication eutrophications n
eutrofiëring
(biology) The process of becoming eutrophic; the ecosystem's response to the addition of artificial or natural nutrients, mainly phosphates, through detergents, fertilizers, or sewage, to an aquatic system.

evacuate /ɪˈvæk.ju.eɪt/ v
evacueren
To make empty; to empty out; to remove the contents of, including to create a vacuum.
To remove; to eject; to void; to discharge, as the contents of a vessel, or of the bowels.

evacuation /ɪˌvækjuˈeɪʃən/ evacuations n
evacuatie
The act of evacuating; leaving a place in an orderly fashion, especially for safety.
Withdrawal of troops or civils from a town, country, fortress, etc.
The act of emptying, clearing of the contents, or discharging, including creating a vacuum.

evacuee evacuees n
evacué
A person who has been evacuated, especially a civilian evacuated from a dangerous place in time of war

evade /ɪˈveɪd/ v
ontlopen
(transitive) To get away from by cunning; to avoid by using dexterity, subterfuge, address, or ingenuity; to cleverly escape from

evaluation /ɪˌvæljuˈeɪʃən/ evaluations n
beoordeling evaluatie
An assessment, such as an annual personnel performance review used as the basis for a salary increase or bonus, or a summary of a particular situation.

evangelical /iːvænˈd͡ʒɛlɪkəl/ more evangelical most evangelical adj
evangelisch
Pertaining to the doctrines or teachings of the Christian gospel or Christianity in general.

evangelist /ɪˈvænd͡ʒəlɪst/ evangelists n
evangelist
(Christianity) An itinerant or special preacher, especially a revivalist, who conducts services in different cities or locations, now often televised.

evangelization evangelizations n
evangelisatie
The act of evangelizing; the state of being evangelized.

evangelize /ɪˈvænd͡ʒəlaɪz/ v
evangeliseren uitdragen van de blijde boodschap
To tell people about (a particular branch of) Christianity, especially in order to convert them; to preach the gospel to.

evaporate /ɪˈvæpəɹeɪt/ v
verdampen
(ambitransitive) to transition from a liquid state into a gaseous state

evaporation evaporations n
verdamping
The process of a liquid converting to the gaseous state.

eve /iːv/ eves n
vooravond vigilie
The day or night before, usually used for holidays, such as Christmas Eve.

even /ˈivn̩/ /ˈivən/ /ˈiːvən/ more even most even adj
rond
vlak gelijk gelijke vlakke
Flat and level.
gelijke gelijkmatig gelijkmatige
Without great variation.
gelijkmatig gelijk
Equal in proportion, quantity, size, etc.
even paar
(not comparable, of an integer) Divisible by two.

even /ˈivn̩/ /ˈivən/ /ˈiːvən/ adv
zelfs
In reality; implying an extreme example in the case mentioned, as compared to the implied reality.
nog
Emphasizing a comparative.

even /ˈivn̩/ /ˈivən/ /ˈiːvən/ evens n
avondstond
(archaic, or, poetic) Evening.

even /ˈivn̩/ /ˈivən/ /ˈiːvən/ v
evenen gelijkmaken platmaken
(transitive, obsolete) To place in an equal state, as to obligation, or in a state in which nothing is due on either side; to balance, as accounts; to make quits.

even so adv
desondanks toch zelfs dan
In spite of preceding a remark (or fact) within a given discourse.

even though conjunction
hoewel ondanks dat ook al
Although; though; despite or in spite of the fact that.

evening /ˈivnɪŋ/ /ˈiːvnɪŋ/ evenings n
avond
The time of the day between the approximate time of midwinter dusk and midnight (compare afternoon); the period after the end of regular office working hours.

evening class evening classes n
avondles

evening dress evening dresses n
avondjapon avondjurk
(countable) An elegant dress worn by women, especially for social events in the evening, an evening gown.

evening primrose evening primroses n
middelste teunisbloem
especially the common evening primrose, Oenothera biennis.
teunisbloem
Any of various flowering plants of the genus Oenothera or Camissonia, in the family Onagraceae,

evening star evening stars n
leliën-van-een-nacht middelste teunisbloem nachtkaars nachtkeers nachtpitjes vierentwintiguursbloem
An evening primrose (Oenothera biennis). Oenothera biennis

evening star pn
avondster
(astronomy) The planet Venus as seen in the western sky in the evening.

event /əˈvɛnt/ /ɪˈvɛnt/ events n
gebeurtenis evenement
An occurrence; something that happens.

event horizon /-zɪn/ /əˈvɛnt həˈɹaɪ.zən/ [-zɪn] [əˈvɛn -] [əˈvɛɾ̃ həˈɹaɪ.zən] event horizons n
waarnemingshorizon
(astrophysics) The gravitational sphere of a black hole within which the escape velocity is greater than the speed of light.

eventual /ə-/ /ɪˈvɛn(t)ʃəl/ /ɪˈvɛn(t)ʃʊəl/ /ɪˈvɛnt͡ʃuəl/ /ɪˈvɛnt͡ʃəl/ adj
uiteindelijk

eventually /ɪ.ˈvɛn.tjʊ.li/ /ɪ.ˈvɛn.t͡ʃu.li/ /ɪ.ˈvɛn.t͡ʃu.ə.li/ /ɪ.ˈvɛn.t͡ʃuː.ə.li/ /ɪ.ˈvɛn.t͡ʃə.li/ /ɪ.ˈvɛn.t͡ʃʊ.li/ adv
uiteindelijk
In the end; at some later time, especially after a long time, a series of problems, struggles, delays or setbacks.

ever /ˈɛvə/ /ˈɛvɚ/ adv
altijd steeds ooit
Always, frequently, forever.
ooit
At any time.

ever and anon adv
af en toe nu en dan
(literary) Now and then.

ever since adv
sindsdien
(duration) Continuously since a specified time or event.

evergreen /ˈɛvəɡɹiːn/ /ˈɛvɚɡɹin/ adj
groenblijvend
Of plants, especially trees, that do not shed their leaves seasonally.

everlasting /ˌɛvəˈlɑːstɪŋ/ /ˌɛvɚˈlæstɪŋ/ more everlasting most everlasting adj
altijddurend eindeloos
Lasting or enduring forever; existing or continuing without end

every /ˈɛv.(ə.)ɹi/ determiner
elk ieder
All of a countable group (considered individually), without exception.

every Jack has his Jill proverb
op elk potje past een deksel
Everybody will eventually find a romantic partner.

every cloud has a silver lining proverb
na regen komt zonneschijn achter de wolken schijnt de zon dat dan weer wel elk nadeel heeft zijn voordeel
There is something good in any bad situation.

every man for himself /ˈɛv.(ə.)ɹi mæn fɔː(ɹ) hɪm.ˈsɛlf/ phraseologicalUnit
ieder voor zich
An expression of indifference, that a person should forget about comradeship and save her/himself.

every silver lining has a cloud proverb
elk voordeel heeft zijn nadeel
Every good situation has the potential to turn bad.

every so often adv
af en toe van tijd tot tijd
Occasionally; intermittently; irregularly; now and then; once in a while.

every time adv
telkens wanneer
At each occasion that.

everybody /ˈɛvɹibədi/ /ˈɛvɹiˌbɑdi/ /ˈɛvɹiˌbɒdi/ /ˈɛvɹiˌbʌdi/ /ˈɛɹbʌdi/ pronoun
iedereen allen
All people.

everyday /ˈɛvɹiˌdeɪ/ adj
alledaags
Appropriate for ordinary use, rather than for special occasions.
Commonplace, ordinary.

everyone /ˈɛv.ɹi.wʌn/ pronoun
iedereen allemaal allen elkeen iegelijk
Every person.

everyone else pronoun
alle anderen ieder ander
All other persons.

everything /ˈɛvɹiθɪŋ/ pronoun
alles
(literally) All the things under discussion.

everywhere /ɛv.ɹi.(h)weə(ɹ)/ /ɛv.ɹi.(h)wɛɹ/ adv
overal
In or to all locations under discussion.

evict v
uitzetten verjagen
(transitive) To expel (one or more people) from their property; to force (one or more people) to move out.

eviction evictions n
uitwijzing
The act of evicting.

evidence /ˈev.ɪ.dəns/ /ˈɛv.ə.dəns/ /ˈɛv.ɪ.dəns/ [ˈɛv.ə.ɾəns] [ˈɛv.ɪ.ɾəns] evidences n
bewijs bewijsmateriaal
Facts or observations presented in support of an assertion.
(legal) Anything admitted by a court to prove or disprove alleged matters of fact in a trial.

evidential /ˌɛ.vɪˈdən.t͡ʃəl/ more evidential most evidential adj
bewijskrachtig
Of or providing evidence.

evidentiality /ˌɛ.vɪˌdɛn.ʃiˈælɪti/ evidentialities n
bewijskracht
(linguistics) The encoding into a language of the source of information being communicated, so as to distinguish (for example) hearsay from something actually witnessed.

evidently /ˈɛvɪdəntli/ more evidently most evidently adv
duidelijk klaarblijkelijk
In a manner which makes the fact or conclusion evident; obviously; as may be clearly inferred. [from 17th c.]

evil /ˈivl̩/ /ˈiːvl̩/ /ˈiːvɪl/ eviler evilest eviller evillest more evil most evil adj
slecht boos kwaad kwaadaardig boosaardig euvel
Intending to harm; malevolent.
slecht
Morally corrupt.

evil /ˈivl̩/ /ˈiːvl̩/ /ˈiːvɪl/ evils n
kwaad kwade euvel slechte
Moral badness; wickedness; malevolence; the forces or behaviors that are the opposite or enemy of good.

evil eye /ˌiv(ə)l̩‿ˈaɪ/ /ˌiːvl̩‿ˈaɪ/ /ˌiːvɪl-/ evil eyes n
boze oog
A wicked look conveying dislike or envy that in many cultures is believed to be able to cause bad luck or injury; also, the ability to cause bad luck or injury through such a look, supposed to be possessed by some people.

evil laugh evil laughs n
demonische lach
A signature laugh associated with villains in films and acting, sometimes represented by muahahaha or bwahaha.

evildoer /ˈivəlˌduːɚ/ /ˈiːvəlˌduːə/ evildoers n
overtreder slechterik
A person who performs evil acts.

evilness evilnesses n
kwaadaardigheid slechtheid
The quality or state of being evil.

evince /iˈvɪns/ /ɛˈvɪns/ /ɪˈvɪns/ v
aantonen bewijzen vertonen
(transitive) To show or demonstrate clearly; to manifest.

eviscerate /ɪˈvɪsəˌɹeɪt/ v
ontdarmen ontweiden
(transitive) To disembowel; to remove the viscera.
ontkrachten verzwakken
(transitive) To destroy or make ineffectual or meaningless.
uithollen
(transitive) To elicit the essence of.

evisceration eviscerations n
ontweien van ingewanden ontdoen
A disemboweling; the removal of viscera.
iets afbreken neerhalen
(figurative, by extension) A vigorous verbal or physical assault.

evoke /ɪˈvoʊk/ /ɪˈvəʊk/ v
oproepen
To cause the manifestation of something (emotion, picture, etc.) in someone's mind or imagination.

evolution /ɛvəˈluːʃ(ə)n/ /ɛvəˈlʉːʃən/ /ˌivə-/ /ˌiːvəˈluːʃ(ə)n/ /ˌɛvəˈluʃ(ə)n/ evolutions n
evolutie
(geometry) The opening out of a curve; now more generally, the gradual transformation of a curve by a change of the conditions generating it. [from 17th c.]
(biology) The transformation of animals, plants and other living things into different forms (now understood as a change in genetic composition) by the accumulation of changes over successive generations. [from 19th c.]

evolutionary /ˌiː.və.ˈl(j)uː.ʃən.ɹi/ /ˌiː.vəˈluː.ʃən.ɛɹ.i/ /ˌɛv.əˈl(j)uː.ʃən.ɹi/ /ˌɛv.əˈluː.ʃən.ɛɹ.i/ adj
evolutionair
Of or relating to the biological theory of evolution.

evolutionary biology n
evolutiebiologie
(evolutionary theory) A subfield of biology concerned with the origin and descent of species and as their evolution, multiplication and diversity over time.

evolutionary theory evolutionary theories n
evolutietheorie
(biology) A theory of evolution, especially the scientific theory of evolution through natural selection.

evolutionism evolutionisms n
evolutionisme
(countable) Any of several theories that explain the evolution of systems or organisms.

evolutionistic more evolutionistic most evolutionistic adj
evolutionistisch
Of or pertaining to evolutionism.

evolve /ɪˈvɑlv/ /ɪˈvɒlv/ v
evolueren
(chiefly, passive) To cause (a population, a species, etc.) to change genetic composition over successive generations through the process of evolution.
ontwikkelen
To cause (something) to come into being or develop.

ew /(iː)uː/ [ɪ̃(ː)ʉ̃͡u] [ɯ᷈(ː)] [ʏʊ̯(ː)] interjection
bah
Expression of disgust or nausea.

ewe /joʊ̯/ /joː/ /juː/ /jʊ̯u/ ewes n
ooi
A female sheep, as opposed to a ram.

ewer /ˈju.ɚ/ /ˈjuː.ə/ /ˈjʊə/ ewers n
lampetkan
A kind of widemouthed pitcher or jug with a shape like a vase and a handle.

ex /ˈɛks/ exes n
ex
(colloquial) A former partner or spouse, usually short for ex-girlfriend, ex-boyfriend, ex-wife or ex-husband.

ex libris ex libris n
ex libris
A bookplate that identifies the owner of the book into which it is pasted.

ex officio /ˌɛks əˈfɪʃioʊ/ adj
ambtshalve
By virtue of the office that originated it, or of the title held.

ex- /ɛks/ /ɛɡz/ /ɪks/ /ɪɡz/ prefix
ex-
former

ex-president ex-presidents n
ex-president
A former president

exa- prefix
exa-
In the International System of Units and other metric systems of units, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 1018 (a short scale quintillion or long scale trillion). Symbol: E

exacerbate /ɪkˈsæs-/ /ɪɡˈzæsəˌbeɪt/ /ɪɡˈzæsɚˌbeɪt/ v
exacerberen verergeren verslechteren
(transitive) To make worse (a problem, bad situation, negative feeling, etc.); aggravate.

exact /ɪɡˈzækt/ exacter exactest more exact most exact adj
precies exact
Precisely agreeing with a standard, a fact, or the truth; perfectly conforming; neither exceeding nor falling short in any respect.
exact precies
Habitually careful to agree with a standard, a rule, or a promise; accurate; methodical; punctual.
Precisely or definitely conceived or stated; strict.

exact /ɪɡˈzækt/ v
eisen
(ambitransitive) To demand and enforce the payment or performance of, sometimes in a forcible or imperious way.
afdwingen doorzetten
(transitive) To inflict; to forcibly obtain or produce.

exacting /ɪɡˈzæktɪŋ/ more exacting most exacting adj
veeleisend
Making great demands; difficult to satisfy.

exactly /ɪɡˈzæk(t)li/ more exactly most exactly adv
exact precies
(manner) Without approximation; precisely.

exactly /ɪɡˈzæk(t)li/ interjection
precies
Signifies agreement or recognition.

exaggerate /ɛɡˈzæ.d͡ʒə.ɹeɪt/ /ɪɡˈzæ.d͡ʒə.ɹeɪt/ v
overdrijven
To overstate, to describe more than is fact.

exaggerated /ɛɡ-/ /ɪɡˈzæ.d͡ʒəˌɹeɪ.tɪd/ more exaggerated most exaggerated adj
overdreven overtrokken
That has been described as greater than it actually is; abnormally increased or enlarged.

exaggeration /ɪɡˌzæd͡ʒəˈɹeɪʃən/ exaggerations n
overdrijving
The act of exaggerating; the act of doing or representing in an excessive manner; a going beyond the bounds of truth, reason, or justice; a hyperbolical representation; hyperbole; overstatement.

examination /ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃən/ examinations n
onderzoek
Particularly, an inspection by a medical professional to establish the extent and nature of any sickness or injury.
onderzoek examen proefwerk toets tentamen
(education) A formal test involving answering written or oral questions under a time constraint and usually without access to textbooks; typically, a large, written test administered to high school and college students covering course material studied in a semester.

examination of conscience examinations of conscience n
gewetensonderzoek

examine /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/ v
onderzoeken
to observe or inspect carefully or critically
examineren
to determine the aptitude, skills or qualifications of someone by subjecting them to an examination

example /əɡˈzaːm.pəl/ /əɡˈzæm.pəl/ /ɪɡˈzæm.pəl/ /ɪɡˈzɑːm.pəl/ [ɘɡˈzɐːmpɯ] [ɪɡˈzɛəmpəɫ] examples n
voorbeeld
Something that is representative of all such things in a group.
Something that serves as a pattern of behaviour to be imitated (a good example) or not to be imitated (a bad example).
A person punished as a warning to others.
A parallel or closely similar case, especially when serving as a precedent or model.
An instance (as a problem to be solved) serving to illustrate the rule or precept or to act as an exercise in the application of the rule.

exanimate /ɪɡˈzænɪmeɪt/ /ɪɡˈzænɪmɪt/ more exanimate most exanimate adj
dood doods levenloos levensloos ontzield
Lifeless, not or no longer living, dead.
lusteloos mat
Spiritless, dispirited, disheartened, not lively.

exasperate /ɪɡˈzæsp(ə)ɹeɪt/ /ɪɡˈzɑːspəɹeɪt/ v
tot wanhoop drijven
(transitive) To tax the patience of; irk, frustrate, vex, provoke, annoy; to make angry.

exasperated /ɪɡˈzæspəɹeɪtɪd/ more exasperated most exasperated adj
geërgerd
Having one's patience greatly taxed; greatly annoyed; made furious.

excavate /ˈɛk.skə.veɪt/ v
uithollen
(transitive) To make a hole in (something); to hollow.
opdelven uitgraven uithollen
(transitive) To remove part of (something) by scooping or digging it out.
opdelven uitgraven
(transitive) To uncover (something) by digging.

excavation excavations n
afgraving bouwput
(uncountable) The act of excavating, or of making hollow, by cutting, scooping, or digging out a part of a solid mass.
opgraving
(countable) Something uncovered by archaeological excavation.

excavator /ˈɛkskəˌveɪtə/ /ˈɛkskəˌveɪtɚ/ excavators n
graafmachine
A vehicle, often on tracks, used to dig ditches etc.Excavator

exceed /ɪkˈsiːd/ v
overschrijden overstijgen overtreffen
(transitive) To be larger, greater than (something).
(transitive) To go beyond (some limit); to surpass; to be longer than.
overtreffen overstijgen
(transitive) To be better than (something).

excel /ɪkˈsɛl/ v
uitblinken
(intransitive) To be much better than others.

excellence /ˈɛksələns/ excellences n
voortreffelijkheid excellentie uitmuntendheid
The quality of being excellent; brilliance

excellent /ˈɛkslənt/ /ˈɛksələnt/ /ˈɛksɪlənt/ excellenter excellentest more excellent most excellent adj
excellent uitstekend uitmuntend voortreffelijk
Of higher or the highest quality; splendid.

excelsior /ɛkˈsɛl.si.ɔː/ /ɛkˈsɛl.si.ɚ/ /ɪk-/ n
kwart cicero
(US, _, printing, dated) The size of type between Norse and brilliant, standardized as 3-point.

except /əkˈsɛpt/ /ɛkˈsɛpt/ /ɪkˈsɛpt/ preposition
behalve uitgezonderd
with the exception of; but.

except /əkˈsɛpt/ /ɛkˈsɛpt/ /ɪkˈsɛpt/ v
uitzonderen uitsluiten
(transitive) To exclude; to specify as being an exception.
uitzonderen bezwaar hebben bezwaar maken protesteren uitsluiten
(intransitive) To take exception, to object (to or against).

exception /əkˈsɛpʃən/ /ɪkˈsɛpʃən/ exceptions n
uitzondering
The act of excepting or excluding; exclusion; restriction by taking out something which would otherwise be included, as in a class, statement, rule.
That which is excluded from others; a person, thing, or case, specified as distinct, or not included.
(programming) An interruption in normal processing, typically caused by an error condition, that can be raised ("thrown") by one part of the program and handled ("caught") by another part.

exception that proves the rule exceptions that prove rules exceptions that prove the rule n
uitzondering die de regel bevestigt
The rare occurrence of a counterexample to a rule, used to demonstrate that the rule exists.

exceptional /ɪkˈsɛpʃənəl/ more exceptional most exceptional adj
uitzonderlijk buitengewoon exceptioneel
Forming an exception; not ordinary; uncommon; rare.

exceptionality exceptionalities n
uitzonderlijkheid
(uncountable) The quality of being exceptional.

exceptionally more exceptionally most exceptionally adv
buitengewoon
To an unusual, remarkable or exceptional degree.

excerpt /ɛkˈsɜ(ɹ)(p)t/ /ɛɡˈzɜ(ɹ)(p)t/ /ˈɛksɜ(ɹ)(p)t/ /ˈɛɡzɜ(ɹ)(p)t/ excerpts n
fragment passage
A clip, snippet, passage or extract from a larger work such as a news article, a film, or a literary composition.

excess /əkˈsɛs/ /ɛkˈsɛs/ /ɪk.ˈsɛs/ /ˈɛksɛs/ excesses n
overtreffen
The degree or amount by which one thing or number exceeds another; remainder.
(geometry) Spherical excess, the amount by which the sum of the three angles of a spherical triangle exceeds two right angles. The spherical excess is proportional to the area of the triangle.
eigen risico
(British, insurance) A condition on an insurance policy by which the insured pays for a part of the claim.

excessive /ɪkˈsɛsɪv/ more excessive most excessive adj
overmatig
Exceeding the usual bounds of something; extravagant; immoderate.

excessively /ɪkˈsɛsɪvli/ more excessively most excessively adv
buitensporig extreem
To an excessive degree.
excessief
In excess.

exchange /ɛksˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒ/ /ɪksˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒ/ [ɛkˈst͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒ] exchanges n
uitwisseling ruil
An act of exchanging or trading.
beurs
A place for conducting trading.

exchange /ɛksˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒ/ /ɪksˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒ/ [ɛkˈst͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒ] v
handelen
(transitive) To trade or barter.
ruilen wisselen omruilen
(transitive) To replace with, as a substitute.

exchange rate exchange rates n
wisselkoers
(economics, finance) The rate at which one currency can be exchanged for another, usually expressed as the value of the one in terms of the other.

exchange student exchange students n
uitwisselingsstudent
A student who is participating in a student exchange scheme.

excise tax excise taxes n
accijns
Any of various taxes levied on the production or sale of certain goods, especially on luxuries, tobacco, alcohol etc.

excision /ɪkˈsɪʒən/ excisions n
excisie
(surgery) The removal of something (a tumor or body part) by cutting.
(topology) The fact that, under certain hypotheses, the homology of a space relative to a subspace is unchanged by the identification of a subspace of the latter to a point.

excite /ɪkˈsaɪt/ v
opwinden prikkelen
(transitive) To stir the emotions of.
prikkelen stimuleren
(transitive) To arouse or bring out (e.g. feelings); to stimulate.
opwinden prikkelen exciteren
(transitive, physics) To cause an electron to move to a higher than normal state; to promote an electron to an outer level.

excited /ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/ more excited most excited adj
opgewonden opgetogen
Having great enthusiasm, passion and energy.
aangeslagen
(physics) Being in a state of higher energy.

excitement /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/ excitements n
opgewondenheid
(uncountable) the state of being excited (emotionally aroused).

exciting /ɛkˈsʌɪtɪŋ/ /ɪkˈsʌɪtɪŋ/ more exciting most exciting adj
spannend
creating or producing excitement

exclaim /ɛkˈskleɪm/ /ɪkˈskleɪm/ v
uitroepen
(intransitive) To cry out suddenly, from some strong emotion.

exclamation /ˌɛkskləˈmeɪʃ(ə)n/ exclamations n
uitroep
A loud calling or crying out, for example as in surprise, pain, grief, joy, anger, etc.
A word expressing outcry; an interjection

exclamation mark /ˌɛks.kləˈmeɪ.ʃən ˌmɑɹk/ /ˌɛks.kləˈmeɪ.ʃən ˌmɑːk/ exclamation marks n
uitroepteken
The punctuation mark “!” (generally used to denote excitement, surprise or shock).

exclave /ˈɛkskleɪv/ exclaves n
exklave
A portion of a country's territory not connected to the main part

exclude /ɪksˈkluːd/ v
uitsluiten buitensluiten
(transitive) To bar (someone or something) from entering; to keep out.
uitsluiten
(transitive, legal) To refuse to accept (evidence) as valid.
(transitive, medicine) To eliminate from diagnostic consideration.

excluding preposition
met uitzondering van
to the exclusion of; not including

exclusionary more exclusionary most exclusionary adj
met uitzondering van
Acting to exclude something

exclusive /ɪkˈsklu.sɪv/ /ɪkˈsklu.zɪv/ more exclusive most exclusive adj
exclusief
(figuratively) Referring to a membership organisation, service or product: of high quality and/or renown, for superior members only. A snobbish usage, suggesting that members who do not meet requirements, which may be financial, of social status, religion, skin colour etc., are excluded.

exclusive right exclusive rights n
exclusief recht
(legal) The power, granted by the government to persons, to allow or disallow others from taking certain actions (through legal force)

exclusively /ɪkˈskluːsɪvli/ more exclusively most exclusively adv
exclusief uitsluitend
(focus) to the exclusion of anything or anyone else; solely or entirely

excommunication /ɛkskəmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən/ excommunications n
excommunicatie
The act of excommunicating, disfellowshipping or ejecting; especially an ecclesiastical censure whereby the person against whom it is pronounced is, for the time, cast out of the communication of the church; exclusion from fellowship in things spiritual.

excoriate /ɪkˈskoʊɹ.iˌeɪt/ /ɪkˈskɔɹ.iˌeɪt/ v
schrammen
(transitive) To wear off the skin of; to chafe.

excoriation /ˈɛks.kɔ.ɹi.eɪʃən/ excoriations n
geseling
The act of excoriating or flaying.
afschurving
The excoriated place, or the state of being excoriated or stripped of the skin; abrasion.
uitkaffering
A severe verbal denouncing.

excrement /ˈɛkskɹəmənt/ excrements n
uitwerpselen
(now, _, specifically) Human and animal solid waste excreted from the bowels; feces.

excrescence /ɛkˈskɹɛsəns/ /ɪkˈskɹɛsəns/ excrescences n
exces uitwas
Something, usually abnormal, which grows out of something else.

excrete /ɛkˈskɹiːt/ /ɪkˈskɹiːt/ v
afscheiden
(biology, ambitransitive) To discharge material (including waste products) from a cell, body or system.

excretion excretions n
excretie uitscheiding
The process of removing or ejecting material that has no further utility, especially from the body; the act of excreting.

excruciate /ɛk.ˈskɹu.ʃi.eɪ̯t/ /ɪk.ˈskɹu.ʃi.eɪ̯t/ v
folteren
(transitive) To inflict intense pain or mental distress on (someone); to torture.

excruciating /ɛkˈskɹuːʃiːeɪtɪŋ/ /ɪkˈskɹuːʃiːeɪtɪŋ/ more excruciating most excruciating adj
martelend ondraaglijk
Causing great pain or anguish, agonizing
extreem intens
Exceedingly intense; extreme

excursion /ɛks.kɜː(ɹ).ʃən/ /ɛks.kɜː(ɹ).ʒən/ excursions n
excursie uitstapje
A brief recreational trip; a journey out of the usual way.

excuse /ɛksˈkjus/ /ɛksˈkjuz/ /ɛksˈkjuːs/ /ɛksˈkjuːz/ /ɪksˈkjus/ /ɪksˈkjuz/ /ɪkˈskjuːs/ /ɪkˈskjuːz/ excuses n
smoes excuus uitvlucht
(countable, uncountable) Explanation designed to avoid or alleviate guilt or negative judgment; a plea offered in extenuation of a fault.

excuse /ɛksˈkjus/ /ɛksˈkjuz/ /ɛksˈkjuːs/ /ɛksˈkjuːz/ /ɪksˈkjus/ /ɪksˈkjuz/ /ɪkˈskjuːs/ /ɪkˈskjuːz/ v
vergeven excuseren
(transitive) To forgive; to pardon.
verontschuldigen excuseren
(transitive) To allow to leave, or release from any obligation.
goedpraten
(transitive) To provide an excuse for; to explain, with the aim of alleviating guilt or negative judgement.

excuse me /ɛksˈkjuːz mi/ /ɪksˈkjuːz mi/ phraseologicalUnit
excuseer pardon wablief
(North America) Said, as though as a request to repeat information, in order to indicate disbelief or indignation.
excuseer pardon
Said as a request for an individual's attention.
excuseer pardon excuseert u mij
Said as a request to pass somebody.
Sorry, as an apology.

execrable /ˈɛkskɹəbl/ /ˈɛksəkɹəbl/ /ˈɛksɪkɹəbl/ more execrable most execrable adj
verfoeilijk
Hateful.

executable /ˈɛksɪkjuːtəbl/ adj
uitvoerbaar
Capable of being executed.

executable /ˈɛksɪkjuːtəbl/ executables n
uitvoerbaar bestand
(computing) A file that can be run directly by a computer's hardware or a p-code interpreter with no further processing.

execute /ˈɛksɪˌkjuːt/ v
executeren terechtstellen
(transitive) To kill, especially as punishment for a capital crime.
uitvoeren bewerkstelligen
(transitive, law) To carry out, to perform an act; to put into effect or cause to become legally binding or valid (as a contract) by so doing.
uitvoeren executeren
(transitive, computing) To start, launch or run

execution /ˌɛk.sɪˈkjuː.ʃən/ /ˌɛɡ.zɪˈkjuː.ʃən/ executions n
uitvoering
The act, manner or style of executing (actions, maneuvers, performances).
(computing) The carrying out of an instruction, program or program segment by a computer.
terechtstelling executie uitvoering doodstraf
The act of putting to death or being put to death as a penalty, or actions so associated.
uitvoering tenuitvoerlegging
(legal) The carrying into effect of a court judgment, or of a will.

executioner /ˌɛksəˈkjuʃənɚ/ /ˌɛksəˈkjuːʃənə/ executioners n
beul
An official person who carries out the capital punishment of a criminal.

executive /ɛɡˈzɛkjʊtɪv/ /ɪɡˈzɛkjətɪv/ /ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtɪv/ executives n
uitvoerende macht
The branch of government that is responsible for enforcing laws and judicial decisions, and for the day-to-day administration of the state.

executor /ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtɚ/ /ˈɛɡzɪˌkjuːtɚ/ executors n
executeur-testamentair testamentuitvoerder
(legal) Someone appointed by a testator to administer their estate in accordance with their will; an administrator.

exegesis /ɛksɪˈdʒiːsɪs/ /ɛksɪˈd͡ʒisɪs/ exegeses n
exegese uitlegging
A critical explanation or interpretation of a text, especially a religious text.

exegete /ˈɛksɪdʒiːt/ /ˈɛksɪd͡ʒit/ exegetes n
exegeet exegete tekstuitlegger tekstuitlegster
A person skilled in exegesis; an interpreter of texts, difficult passages, signs, law, the words of an oracle, and similar obscure or esoteric sources.

exemplary /ɛɡ-/ /ɪɡˈzɛmpləɹi/ more exemplary most exemplary adj
voorbeeldig
Deserving honour, respect and admiration.
Of such high quality that it should serve as an example to be imitated; ideal, perfect.

exempt /ɛɡˈzɛm(p)t/ /ɪɡˈzɛmpt/ adj
vrijgesteld
Free from a duty or obligation.

exempt /ɛɡˈzɛm(p)t/ /ɪɡˈzɛmpt/ exempts n
vrijgestelde
One who has been released from something.

exempt /ɛɡˈzɛm(p)t/ /ɪɡˈzɛmpt/ v
vrijstellen
(transitive) To grant (someone) freedom or immunity from.

exemption exemptions n
ontheffing vrijstelling
An act of exempting.
exemptie
The state of being exempt; immunity.

exercise /ˈɛk.sə.saɪz/ /ˈɛk.sɚ.saɪz/ exercises n
oefening
(countable) Any activity designed to develop or hone a skill or ability.
lichaamsbeweging
(countable, uncountable) Activity intended to improve physical, or sometimes mental, strength and fitness.

exercise bicycle exercise bicycles n
hometrainer kamerfiets
A stationary exercise machine with pedals, saddle, handlebars arranged like a bicycle.

exercise book exercise books n
schrift notitieboek notitieboekje
A booklet for students, containing either problems or exercises, and blank, often lined pages for writing answers.

exert /ɪɡˈzɜːt/ /ɪɡˈzɝt/ v
inspannen
To put in vigorous action.
uitoefenen
To make use of, to apply, especially of something non-material.

exertion /əɡˈzɝʃən/ exertions n
inspanning
An expenditure of physical or mental effort.

exfoliate /ɛksˈfoʊlieɪt/ /ɛksˈfəʊlieɪt/ v
ontbladeren
To remove the leaves from a plant.
exfoliëren
To remove a layer of skin, as in cosmetic preparation.

exhalation exhalations n
uitademing
The act or process of exhaling; breathing out

exhale /ɛksˈheɪl/ v
uitademen
(intransitive) To expel air from the lungs through the nose or mouth by action of the diaphragm, to breathe out.

exhaust /ɪɡˈzɑst/ /ɪɡˈzɔst/ /ɪɡˈzɔːst/ exhausts n
uitlaat uitlaatpijp
A system consisting of the parts of an engine through which burned gases or steam are discharged; see also exhaust system.
uitlaat
The steam let out of a cylinder after it has done its work there.
The dirty air let out of a room through a register or pipe provided for the purpose.

exhaust /ɪɡˈzɑst/ /ɪɡˈzɔst/ /ɪɡˈzɔːst/ v
uitputten verminderen
(transitive) To empty by drawing or letting out the contents
uitputten
(transitive, literally, figuratively) To use up; to deplete, drain or expend wholly, or until the supply comes to an end
(transitive) To tire out; to wear out; to cause to be without any energy.

exhaust pipe exhaust pipes n
uitlaat
For internal combustion engines, the pipe that vents waste gases from the engine.

exhausted /ɪɡˈzɑstɪd/ /ɪɡˈzɔstɪd/ /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪd/ more exhausted most exhausted adj
uitgeput

exhausting more exhausting most exhausting adj
uitputtend vermoeiend
Very tiring.

exhaustion /ɪɡˈzɔːs.t͡ʃən/ exhaustions n
uitputting
The point of complete depletion, of the state of being used up.
oververmoeidheid uitputting
Supreme tiredness; having exhausted energy.

exhaustive /ɛɡˈzɑ.stɪv/ /ɛɡˈzɔː.stɪv/ more exhaustive most exhaustive adj
volledig
Including every possible element

exhaustiveness /ɛɡˈzɑ.stɪv.nəs/ /ɛɡˈzɔː.stɪv.nəs/ n
volledigheid
The state of being exhaustive.

exhibit /ɛɡ-/ /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/ exhibits n
vertoning
An instance of exhibiting.
expositie tentoonstelling tentoonstellingsstuk
A public showing; an exhibition.

exhibit /ɛɡ-/ /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/ v
tentoonstellen tonen
(transitive) To display or show (something) for others to see, especially at an exhibition or contest.
tonen vertonen
(transitive) To demonstrate.
tentoonstellen
(intransitive) To put on a public display.

exhibition /ɛksɪˈbɪʃən/ exhibitions n
tentoonstelling
A large-scale public showing of objects or products.

exhibition game exhibition games n
oefenwedstrijd vriendschappelijke wedstrijd
(sports) A practice game which does not count on a team's record.

exhibitionism exhibitionisms n
exhibitionisme
The practice or character trait of deliberately drawing attention to oneself.
(pathology) The practice or character trait of deliberately displaying one's genitals, nipples, or buttocks in public.

exhibitionist more exhibitionist most exhibitionist adj
exhibitionistisch
compulsively seeking attention

exhibitionist exhibitionists n
exhibitionist
One who exposes their genitalia (or female nipples) in public.

exhilarate /ɛɡ-/ /ɪɡˈzɪləɹeɪt/ /ɪɡˈzɪləˌɹeɪt/ v
opvrolijken opwekken stimuleren
(transitive) To cheer, to cheer up, to gladden, to make happy.

exhilarating more exhilarating most exhilarating adj
boeiend opwindend
Refreshingly thrilling.

exhort /ɛɡˈzɔɹt/ /ɛɡˈzɔːt/ /ɪɡˈzɔɹt/ /ɪɡˈzɔːt/ v
aansporen manen aanporren
To urge; to advise earnestly.

exhortation /ˌɛksɔːˈteɪʃən/ /ˌɛɡzɔːˈteɪʃən/ exhortations n
aanmoediging
The act or practice of exhorting.
Language intended to give advice or to urge or encourage.

exhume /ɛks.ˈ(h)juːm/ /ɛkˈ.s(j)um/ /ɪɡ.ˈzjuːm/ /ɪɡˈz(j)um/ v
opgraven
(transitive) To dig out of the ground; to take out of a place of burial; to disinter.

exigent /ˈɛk.sɪ.d͡ʒənt/ /ˈɛɡ.zɪ.d͡ʒənt/ more exigent most exigent adj
dringend
Urgent; pressing; needing immediate action.
veeleisend
Demanding; requiring great effort.

exile /ɪɡˈzaɪl/ /ˈɛkˌsaɪl/ /ˈɛɡˌzaɪl/ exiles n
ballingschap verbanning
(uncountable) The state of being banished from one's home or country.
banneling
(countable) Someone who is banished from his home or country.

exile /ɪɡˈzaɪl/ /ˈɛkˌsaɪl/ /ˈɛɡˌzaɪl/ v
verbannen
(transitive) To send (someone or something) into exile.

exist /ɛɡˈzɪst/ /ɪɡˈzɪst/ v
bestaan
(intransitive, stative) to be; have existence; have being or reality

existence /ɛɡˈzɪs.təns/ /ɪɡˈzɪs.təns/ existences n
bestaan voorkomen
The state of being, existing, or occurring; beinghood.

existent adj
bestaand bestaande
existing; having life or being, current; occurring now

existential /ˌɛk.sɪs.ˈtɛn.ʃəl/ /ˌɛɡ.zɪs.ˈtɛn.ʃəl/ adj
existentiële
existentieel
Of or relating to existence.

existentialism /ˌɛɡzɪˈstɛnʃəlɪzəm/ existentialisms n
existentialisme
(philosophy, countable) The philosophical views of a particular thinker associated with the existentialist movement.

existing /ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/ adj
bestaande
That exists, or has existence, especially that exists now.

exit /ˈɛksət/ /ˈɛksɪt/ /ˈɛɡzət/ /ˈɛɡzɪt/ exits n
afrit
(road transport) A minor road (such as a ramp or slip road) which is used to leave a major road (such as an expressway, highway, or motorway).
uitgang
A way out.
An opening or passage through which one can go from inside a place (such as a building, a room, or a vehicle) to the outside; an egress.

exit /ˈɛksət/ /ˈɛksɪt/ /ˈɛɡzət/ /ˈɛɡzɪt/ v
uitgaan vertrekken
(intransitive) To go out or go away from a place or situation; to depart, to leave.

exobiology exobiologies n
exobiologie
(biology, science fiction) The branch of biology dealing with lifeforms originating a different planet.

exocarp exocarps n
exocarp
(biology) The outermost layer of the pericarp of fruits; the skin or epicarp

exodus /ˈɛksədəs/ /ˈɛɡzədəs/ exodi exoduses n
exodus uittocht
A sudden departure of a large number of people.

exogamy exogamies n
exogamie
marriage to a person belonging to a tribe or group other than one's own as required by custom or law

exonerate /ɛɡ-/ /ɪɡˈzɑnəˌɹeɪt/ /ɪɡˈzɒnəɹeɪt/ v
ontlasten verlichten
(transitive, archaic) To relieve (someone or something) of a load; to unburden (a load).
leeglopen
(obsolete, reflexive) Of a body of water: to discharge or empty (itself).
ontheffen
(transitive) To free (someone) from an obligation, responsibility or task.
vrijspreken
(transitive) To free (someone) from accusation or blame.

exoneration exonerations n
zuivering
An act of disburdening, discharging, or freeing morally from a charge or imputation.
(uncountable) The state of being disburdened or freed from a charge.

exonym /ˈɛksənɪm/ /ˈɛɡzənɪm/ exonyms n
exoniem
An external name for a place, people or language used by foreigners instead of the native-language version.

exophthalmos exophthalmoses n
exoftalmus
(pathology) An abnormal protrusion of the eyeball from its socket.

exoplanet exoplanets n
exoplaneet
(astronomy, planetology) A planet which exists outside Earth's solar system.

exorbitant /ɛɡˈzoɹbətənt/ /ɛɡˈzɔːbɪtənt/ /ɪɡˈzoɹbətənt/ /ɪɡˈzɔːbɪtənt/ more exorbitant most exorbitant adj
exorbitant buitensporig
Exceeding proper limits; excessive or unduly high; extravagant.

exorcise /ˈɛk.sɔɹˌsaɪz/ /ˈɛk.sɔː.saɪz/ /ˈɛk.sɚˌsaɪz/ v
uitbannen verdrijven
(transitive) To drive out (an evil spirit) from a person, place or thing, especially by an incantation or prayer.

exorcism /ˈɛk.sɔɹˌsɪ.zəm/ /ˈɛk.sɔː.sɪ.zəm/ /ˈɛk.sɚˌsɪ.zəm/ exorcisms n
exorcisme uitdrijving
The ritual act of driving out evil spirits from persons, places or things that are possessed by them.

exorcist /ˈɛk.sɔɹˌsɪst/ /ˈɛk.sɔː.sɪst/ /ˈɛk.sɚˌsɪst/ exorcists n
exorcist duivelbanner geestenbanner
A person, especially a priest or priestess, who is a masterful practitioner in purification and exorcism to force out evil spirits and/or demons from a living being.

exosphere exospheres n
exosfeer
the uppermost layer of a planet's atmosphere

exoteric /ˌɛksə(ʊ)ˈtɛɹɪk/ /ˌɛksəˈtɛɹɪk/ more exoteric most exoteric adj
exoterisch openbaar
Of a doctrine, information, etc.: suitable to be imparted to the public without secrecy or other reservations.
bevattelijk praktijkgericht praktisch toegankelijk
Capable of being fully or readily comprehended by the public; accessible; also, having an obvious application.

exotic /ɪɡˈzɑtɪk/ /ɪɡˈzɒtɪk/ more exotic most exotic adj
exotisch uitheems
Non-native to the ecosystem.
exotisch
(gambling) Being or relating to various wagers, such as the trifecta, that involve betting on the finishing positions of multiple competitors across one or more races.

exotic /ɪɡˈzɑtɪk/ /ɪɡˈzɒtɪk/ exotics n
exoot
(biology) An organism that is exotic to an environment.

exotic dancer exotic dancers n
exotisch danser exotisch danseres
A pole dancer.
A belly dancer.

expand /ɛkˈspænd/ v
uitzetten opentrekken openzetten uitbreiden uitdijen uitplooien
(transitive) To change (something) from a smaller form or size to a larger one; to spread out or lay open.
uitbreiden vergroten vermeerderen
(transitive) To increase the extent, number, volume or scope of (something).
ontwikkelen
(transitive, algebra) To rewrite (an expression) as a longer, yet equivalent sum of terms.
(intransitive, algebra, of an expression) To become, by rewriting, a longer, yet equivalent sum of terms.
toenemen uitdijen zich uitbreiden
(intransitive) To increase in extent, number, volume or scope.
elaboreren uitweiden uitwerken
(intransitive) To speak or write at length or in detail.

expansion /ɪkˈspænʃən/ expansions n
expansie
An act, process, or instance of expanding.

expansionism /ɛkˈspænʃənɪzəm/ expansionisms n
expansionisme
The policy, of a nation, of expanding its territory or its economic influence.

expansive /ɪkˈspænsɪv/ more expansive most expansive adj
omvattend
Comprehensive in scope or extent.

expatiate /ɛkˈspeɪʃɪeɪt/ /ɪkˈspeɪʃɪeɪt/ v
breedvoerig spreken uitweiden

expatriate /ɛksˈpeɪ.tɹi.eɪt/ /ɛksˈpeɪ.tɹi.ɪt/ /ɛksˈpætɹi.ɪt/ /ɛksˈpætɹɪ.eɪt/ adj
expat
Living outside of one's own country.

expatriate /ɛksˈpeɪ.tɹi.eɪt/ /ɛksˈpeɪ.tɹi.ɪt/ /ɛksˈpætɹi.ɪt/ /ɛksˈpætɹɪ.eɪt/ expatriates n
banneling
One who has been banished from one's own country.
buitenlander
One who lives outside one's own country.

expatriate /ɛksˈpeɪ.tɹi.eɪt/ /ɛksˈpeɪ.tɹi.ɪt/ /ɛksˈpætɹi.ɪt/ /ɛksˈpætɹɪ.eɪt/ v
verbannen
(transitive) To banish; to drive or force (a person) from his own country; to make an exile of.

expect /ɛkˈspɛkt/ /ɪkˈspɛkt/ v
verwachten
To consider obligatory or required.
To consider reasonably due.
(obsolete, transitive) To wait for; to await.

expectant /ɪkˈspɛktənt/ more expectant most expectant adj
in verwachting
Pregnant.

expectation /ˌek.spekˈtæɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɛk.spɛkˈteɪ.ʃən/ expectations n
verwachting afwachting
The act or state of expecting or looking forward to an event as about to happen.
verwachting
That which is expected or looked for.

expected /ɪkˈspɛk.tɪd/ more expected most expected adj
verwacht
Anticipated; thought to be about to arrive or occur

expecting /ɛkˈspɛktɪŋ/ /ɪkˈspɛktɪŋ/ adj
in verwachting
Of a woman, female animal, or couple, in expectation of giving birth; pregnant.

expedience /ɛk.spiː.dɪ.əns/ expediences n
haast spoed
Speed, haste or urgency.

expediency /ɛk.ˈspiː.dɪ.ən.si/ expediencies n
doelmatigheid gepastheid opportunisme passendheid toepasselijkheid
(uncountable) The quality of being fit or suitable to effect some desired end or the purpose intended; suitability for particular circumstance or situation.

expedient /ɪkˈspiːdi.ənt/ more expedient most expedient adj
doelmatig eenvoudig snel uitgekookt
Suitable to effect some desired end or the purpose intended.
eenvoudig snel uitgekookt
(obsolete) Expeditious, quick, rapid.

expedient /ɪkˈspiːdi.ənt/ expedients n
redmiddel slimmigheid uitweg
A method or means for achieving a particular result, especially when direct or efficient; a resource.

expedite /ˈɛk.spəˌdaɪt/ /ˈɛk.spɪˌdaɪt/ v
bespoedigen in vaart brengen versnellen
(transitive) To accelerate the progress of.

expedition /ɛkspəˈdɪʃən/ expeditions n
expeditie
A trip, especially a long one, made by a person or a group of people for a specific purpose

expel /ɪkˈspɛl/ v
verdrijven verjagen
To eject or erupt.
royeren
(transitive) To remove from membership.
deporteren
(transitive) To deport.

expenditure /ɛkˈspɛndɪt͡ʃə/ /ɛkˈspɛndɪt͡ʃɚ/ /ɪkˈspɛndɪt͡ʃə/ /ɪkˈspɛndɪt͡ʃɚ/ expenditures n
uitgave
(uncountable, countable) Act of expending or paying out.

expense /ɪkˈspɛns/ expenses n
uitgave
A spending or consuming, often a disbursement of funds.

expensive /ɛkˈspɛnsɪv/ /ɪkˈspɛnsɪv/ more expensive most expensive adj
duur
Having a high price or cost.

experience /ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪəns/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.əns/ experiences n
ervaring belevenis beleving ondervinding
The effect upon the judgment or feelings produced by any event, whether witnessed or participated in; personal and direct impressions as contrasted with description or fancies; personal acquaintance; actual enjoyment or suffering.
ervaring
(countable) An activity one has performed.
(countable) A collection of events and/or activities from which an individual or group may gather knowledge, opinions, and skills.
ervaring kennis
(uncountable) The knowledge thus gathered.

experience /ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪəns/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.əns/ v
beleven ervaren meemaken ondervinden ondergaan
(transitive) To observe certain events; undergo a certain feeling or process; or perform certain actions that may alter one or contribute to one's knowledge, opinions, or skills.

experienced /ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪənst/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.ənst/ more experienced most experienced adj
ervaren
Having experience and skill in a subject.

experiment /ɛkˈspɛɹ.ɪ.mənt/ /ɪkˈspɛɹ.ə.mənt/ /ɪkˈspɛɹ.ɪ.mənt/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.ə.mənt/ experiments n
experiment proef
A test under controlled conditions made to either demonstrate a known truth, examine the validity of a hypothesis, or determine the efficacy or likelihood of something previously untried.

experiment /ɛkˈspɛɹ.ɪ.mənt/ /ɪkˈspɛɹ.ə.mənt/ /ɪkˈspɛɹ.ɪ.mənt/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.ə.mənt/ v
experimenteren
(transitive, obsolete) To test or ascertain by experiment; to try out; to make an experiment on.

experimentally more experimentally most experimentally adv
experimenteel
in the manner of an experiment

experimenter experimenters n
experimenteerder
A person who experiments.

expert /ˈek.spɜːt/ /ˈɛk.spɜːt/ /ˈɛk.spɝt/ experts n
expert deskundige
A person with extensive knowledge or ability in a given subject.

expiate /ˈɛk.spi.eɪt/ v
boeten
(ambitransitive) To atone or make reparation for.
(transitive) To wind up, bring to an end.
goedmaken
(transitive) To make amends or pay the penalty for.

expiation /ɛkspiˈeɪʃən/ expiations n
boetedoening verzoening voldoening
An act of atonement for a sin or wrongdoing.

expire /ɛkˈspaɪə(ɹ)/ /ɪkˈspaɪə(ɹ)/ v
aflopen verlopen verstrijken vervallen
(intransitive) To lapse and become invalid.
uitademen uitblazen
(intransitive) To come to an end; to conclude.
(transitive) To bring to a close; to terminate.

expiry date expiry dates n
vervaldatum
(UK) The date on which something runs out or expires and becomes out of date, in many cases needing renewal.

explain /ɛkˈspleɪn/ /ɪkˈspleɪn/ v
uitleggen verklaren toelichten
(ambitransitive) To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.
(transitive) To give a valid excuse for past behavior.
(obsolete) To make flat, smooth out.
(obsolete) To unfold or make visible.
(intransitive) To make something plain or intelligible.

explanation /ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/ explanations n
verklaring toelichting uitleg
The act or process of explaining.
verklaring uitleg
Something that explains, makes understandable.
uitleg uitvlucht
A resolution of disputed points pursuant to discussion; a mutual clarification of disputed points; reconciliation.

explanatory dictionary explanatory dictionaries n
verklarend woordenboek

expletive /ɪkˈspliːtɪv/ /ˈɛksplətɪv/ more expletive most expletive adj
opvullend
Serving to fill up, merely for effect, otherwise redundant.
expletief
Marked by expletives (phrase-fillers).

expletive /ɪkˈspliːtɪv/ /ˈɛksplətɪv/ expletives n
opvulling vulsel
(linguistics) A word without meaning added to fill a syntactic position.
expletief (woord)
(linguistics) A word that adds to the strength of a phrase without affecting its meaning.

explicit /ɪkˈsplɪsɪt/ more explicit most explicit adj
expliciet uitdrukkelijk
Very specific, clear, or detailed. [from 1609]
expliciet
(euphemism) Containing material (e.g. language or film footage) that might be deemed offensive or graphic. [from 1971]

explicitly more explicitly most explicitly adv
uitdrukkelijk
In an explicit manner.

explode /ɪkˈsploʊd/ /ɪkˈspləʊd/ v
opblazen
(transitive) To destroy with an explosion.
exploderen ontploffen opblazen
(intransitive) To fly apart with sudden violent force; to blow up, to burst, to detonate, to go off.

exploit /ɪksˈplɔɪt/ /ˈɛksplɔɪt/ exploits n
heldendaad
A heroic or extraordinary deed.
wapenfeit
An achievement.
exploit
(computing) A program or technique that exploits a vulnerability in other software.

exploit /ɪksˈplɔɪt/ /ˈɛksplɔɪt/ v
exploiteren uitbuiten
(transitive) To use (something) to someone's advantage, such as one's own benefit or a society's benefit.
(transitive) To make unfair use of someone else's labor, person, or property to one's own advantage.

exploitation /ˌɛksplɔɪˈteɪʃn̩/ exploitations n
exploitatie uitbuiting uitbaten
The act of utilizing something; industry.
The act or result of forcibly depriving someone of something to which they have a natural right.

exploiter exploiters n
exploitant uitbuiter
One who exploits.

exploration /ˌɛkspləˈɹeɪʃən/ explorations n
verkenning exploratie
The process of exploring.
The (pre-)mining process of finding and determining commercially viable ore deposits (after prospecting), also called mineral exploration.
verkenning exploratie ontdekkingsreis ontdekkingstocht
The process of penetrating, or ranging over for purposes of (especially geographical) discovery.

explore /ɪkˈsplo(ː)ɹ/ /ɪkˈsploə/ /ɪkˈsplɔɹ/ /ɪkˈsplɔː/ v
onderzoeken exploreren uitzoeken aftasten bestuderen napluizen
(transitive) To examine or investigate something systematically.
verkennen exploreren
(transitive) To travel somewhere in search of discovery.
(transitive) To (seek) experience first hand.
diagnosticeren
(intransitive, medicine) To examine diagnostically.
(aan) exploratie doen exploreren verkenning
(intransitive) To be engaged exploring in any of the above senses.

explorer /ɛkˈsplɔːɹə(ɹ)/ explorers n
verkenner
One who explores something
ontdekker ontdekkingsreiziger
A person who by means of travel (notably an expedition) searches out new information.

explosion /ɛkˈsploʊ.ʒən/ /ɪkˈsploʊ.ʒən/ /ɪkˈspləʊ.ʒən/ explosions n
explosie ontploffing
A violent release of energy (sometimes mechanical, nuclear, or chemical); an act or instance of exploding.

explosive /ɛkˈspləʊsɪv/ /ɪkˈspləʊsɪv/ more explosive most explosive adj
explosief
With the capability to, or likely to, explode.
Having the character of an explosion.

explosive /ɛkˈspləʊsɪv/ /ɪkˈspləʊsɪv/ explosives n
explosief springstof plofstof
Any explosive substance.

exponential /ˌɛk.spoʊ.ˈnɛn.t͡ʃəl/ /ˌɛk.spəʊ.ˈnɛn.tʃəl/ adj
exponentieel
Relating to an exponent.

exponential growth exponential growths n
exponentiële groei
(mathematics) The growth in the value of a quantity, in which the rate of growth is proportional to the instantaneous value of the quantity; for example, when the value has doubled, the rate of increase will also have doubled. The rate may be positive or negative.

exponentially /ɛkspə(ʊ)ˈnɛnʃəli/ more exponentially most exponentially adv
exponentiëel
(mathematics, sciences) In an exponential manner.

export /ɪksˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /ɪksˈpoət/ /ɪksˈpɔɹt/ /ɪksˈpɔːt/ /ˈɛks.po(ː)ɹt/ /ˈɛks.poət/ /ˈɛks.pɔɹt/ /ˈɛks.pɔːt/ exports n
uitvoer export
(uncountable) The act of exporting.

export /ɪksˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /ɪksˈpoət/ /ɪksˈpɔɹt/ /ɪksˈpɔːt/ /ˈɛks.po(ː)ɹt/ /ˈɛks.poət/ /ˈɛks.pɔɹt/ /ˈɛks.pɔːt/ v
exporteren
(transitive) To sell (goods) to a foreign country.

exporter exporters n
exporteur
One who, or that which, exports: especially a person who or organization that exports or sells goods made in one country for delivery in another country.

expose /ɛkˈspoʊz/ /ɪkˈspoʊz/ /ɪkˈspəʊz/ v
blootleggen exposeren zichtbaar maken
(transitive) To reveal, uncover, make visible, bring to light, introduce (to).
blootstellen
(transitive) To subject photographic film to light thereby recording an image.

exposer exposers n
tentoonsteller
One who exposes.

exposition /ɛkspəˈzɪʃən/ expositions n
tentoonstelling expositie
(authorship) The act or process of declaring or describing something through either speech or writing; the portions and aspects of a piece of writing that exist mainly to describe the setting, characters and other non-plot elements.

expository /ɛkˈspɑzəˌtɔɹi/ /ɛkˈspɒzɪtəɹi/ /ɛkˈspɒzɪtɹi/ /ɪkˈ-/ adj
uitleggend verklarend
Serving to explain, explicate, or elucidate; expositive; of or relating to exposition.

exposure /ɪkˈspoʊ.ʒɚ/ /ɪkˈspəʉ.ʒə(ɹ)/ /ɪkˈspəʊ.ʒə(ɹ)/ exposures n
blootstelling contact
(uncountable) The condition of being exposed, uncovered, or unprotected.
aan blootstelling de elementen
(uncountable) Lack of protection from weather or the elements.
ligging
(countable, uncountable) That part which is facing or exposed to something, e.g. the sun, weather, sky, or a view.
(gardening) The amount of sun, wind etc. experienced by a particular site.
belichting
(photography) An instance of taking a photograph.
(photography) Details of the time and f-number used.

exposé /ˌɛkspoʊˈzeɪ/ exposés n
exposé
A publication of investigative journalism that reveals hidden and often scandalous truths.

expound /ɛkˈspaʊnd/ /ɪkˈspaʊnd/ v
uiteenzetten
(transitive) To set out the meaning of; to explain or discuss at length

express /ɛk.ˈspɹɛs/ /ɪkˈspɹɛs/ more express most express adj
snel
(not comparable) Moving or operating quickly, as a train not making local stops.
gedetailleerd
(comparable) Specific or precise; directly and distinctly stated; not merely implied.

express /ɛk.ˈspɹɛs/ /ɪkˈspɹɛs/ v
uitdrukken
(transitive) To convey or communicate; to make known or explicit.

express train express trains n
exprestrein sneltrein
(rail) A train (either the service or the train itself) making limited stops.

expression /ɛkˈspɹɛʃ.ən/ /ɪkˈspɹɛʃ.ən/ expressions n
uitdrukking
A particular way of phrasing an idea.
(mathematics) An arrangement of symbols denoting values, operations performed on them, and grouping symbols.
(programming) A piece of code in a high-level language that returns a value.
uitdrukking spreekwijze wijze van spreken
A colloquialism or idiom.
uitdrukking gelaatsuitdrukking
A facial appearance usually associated with an emotion.

expressionism expressionisms n
expressionisme
A movement in the arts in which the artist did not depict objective reality, but rather a subjective expression of their inner experiences
A somewhat analogous genre in early 20th century music

expressionist more expressionist most expressionist adj
expressionistisch
Of, pertaining to, or in the style of expressionism

expressionless more expressionless most expressionless adj
uitdrukkingsloos
without expression

expressive /ɪkˈspɹɛsɪv/ more expressive most expressive adj
expressief uitdrukkend zeggingskrachtig
Effectively conveying thought or feeling.

expressiveness expressivenesses n
zeggingskracht
The quality or degree of being expressive.

expressly /ɪkˈspɹɛsli/ adv
uitdrukkelijk
In an express or explicit manner; in a clear or specific manner.

expressway /eks.ˈpɹɛs.weɪ/ expressways n
snelweg expressweg
(US, regional) A divided highway, especially one whose intersections and direct access to adjacent properties have been eliminated.

expropriate v
onteigenen
(transitive) To deprive a person of (their private property) for public use.

expropriation /ɛksˌpɹoʊpɹiˈeɪʃən/ expropriations n
onteigening
The act of expropriating; the surrender of a claim to private property; the act of depriving of private propriety rights.

expulsion /ɪkˈspʌlʃən/ expulsions n
uitwijzing
The act of expelling or the state of being expelled.

expunge /ɛkˈspʌnd͡ʒ/ /ɪkˈspʌnd͡ʒ/ v
uitwissen
(transitive) To erase or strike out.
verwijderen
(transitive) To eliminate completely; to annihilate.

exquisite /ɪkˈskwɪzɪt/ /ˈɛkskwɪzɪt/ more exquisite most exquisite adj
exquise uitstekend voortreffelijk
Especially fine or pleasing; exceptional.
voortreffelijk
Of special beauty or rare excellence.

extant /ɛkˈstænt/ /ˈɛk.stənt/ adj
existent
Still in existence; not having disappeared.

extemporaneous /əksˌtɛmpɚˈeɪni.əs/ /ɛksˌtɛm.pɜː(ɹ)ˈeɪn.i.əs/ more extemporaneous most extemporaneous adj
onvoorbereid
With inadequate preparation or without advance thought; offhand.

extempore /ɛkˈstɛmpəɹi/ /ɪkˈstɛmpəɹi/ more extempore most extempore adj
geïmproviseerd onvoorbereid
Carried out with no preparation; impromptu.

extempore /ɛkˈstɛmpəɹi/ /ɪkˈstɛmpəɹi/ more extempore most extempore adv
onvoorbereid voor de vuist weg à l'improviste
Without preparation; extemporaneously.

extempore /ɛkˈstɛmpəɹi/ /ɪkˈstɛmpəɹi/ extempores n
improvisatie
Something improvised.

extend /ɛkˈstɛnd/ v
uitstrekken
(intransitive) To possess a certain extent; to cover an amount of space.
uitbreiden
(transitive) To cause to increase in extent.
(transitive) To bestow; to offer; to impart; to apply.

extension /ɛkˈstɛnʃən/ /ɪkˈstɛnʃən/ extensions n
verlenging
(medicine) The operation of stretching a broken bone so as to bring the fragments into the same straight line.
toestel toestelnummer
(telecommunication) A numerical code used to indicate a specific telephone in a telecommunication network.
achtervoegsel extensie
(computing) A file extension.
uitbreiding
(ring theory, of an ideal in the domain of a ring homomorphism) The ideal in the codomain generated by the image of the given ideal under the given homomorphism.

extension cord extension cords n
verlengsnoer
(electronics, US) An electrical cord with a plug one end, and a single socket or a multi-port socket at the other end, used for powering one or more devices at a distance, too far from the wall outlet to be reached by the normal cords of the device or devices.

extensive /ɛksˈtɛn.sɪv/ /ɪkˈstɛn.sɪv/ more extensive most extensive adj
uitgebreid
(figurative) Considerable in amount.

extensively /ɛksˈtɛn.sɪv.li/ /ɪkˈstɛn.sɪv.li/ more extensively most extensively adv
omvangrijk uitgebreid uitvoerig
In an extensive manner, widely.
intensief
To a great extent.

extent /ɪkˈstɛnt/ extents n
mate bereik
A range of values or locations.

extenuate /-juː/ /ɛk-/ /ɪkˈstɛnjəˌweɪt/ /ɪkˈstɛnjʊeɪt/ v
verdunnen verslappen
To make (someone or something) slender or thin; to emaciate, to waste.

extenuating more extenuating most extenuating adj
verzachtend

extenuating circumstance extenuating circumstances n
verzachtende omstandigheid
(legal, or general usage, chiefly, in the plural) Any fact that mitigates or lessens a crime.

exterior /ɛkˈstɪəɹɪə/ /ɛkˈstɪɹiɚ/ /ɪkˈstɪəɹɪə/ /ɪkˈstɪɹiɚ/ adj
buitenlands uitwendig

exterior /ɛkˈstɪəɹɪə/ /ɛkˈstɪɹiɚ/ /ɪkˈstɪəɹɪə/ /ɪkˈstɪɹiɚ/ exteriors n
buitenland

exterminate /ɛkˈstəː.mɪ.neɪt/ /ɛkˈstɝ.mɪ.neɪt/ /ɪkˈstəː.mɪ.neɪt/ /ɪkˈstɝ.mɪ.neɪt/ v
uitroeien verdelgen
(transitive) To kill all of (a population of pests or undesirables), usually intentionally.
afmaken beëindigen uitroeien
(figuratively, transitive) To bring a definite end to; finish completely.

external /ɛksˈtɜː.nəl/ /ɛksˈtɝ.nəl/ /ɪksˈtɜː.nəl/ /ɪksˈtɝ.nəl/ more external most external adj
uiterlijk uitwendig
Provided by something or someone outside of the entity (object, group, company etc.) considered.

extinct /ɛkˈstɪŋkt/ /ɪkˈstɪŋkt/ adj
dood slapend uit uitgedoofd
(dated) Extinguished, no longer alight (of fire, candles etc.)
dood in onbruik slapend uitgedoofd
No longer used; obsolete, discontinued.
uitgestorven
(of a group of organisms, as a species) No longer in existence; having died out.
dood slapend uitgedoofd
(geology) No longer active.

extinction /ɪkˈstɪŋkʃən/ extinctions n
uitsterven
The action of making or becoming extinct; annihilation.

extinguish /ɪkˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ/ v
doven blussen uitdoven
(transitive) To put out, as in fire; to end burning; to quench.
vernietigen
(transitive) To destroy or abolish something.
verduisteren
(transitive) To obscure or eclipse something.
uitmoorden
(transitive, literally) To hunt down (a species) to extinction.

extirpate /ˈɛkstəpeɪt/ /ˈɛkstɚpeɪt/ v
ontworteld
(transitive) To pull up by the roots; uproot.
uitgeroeid
(transitive) To destroy completely; to annihilate,

extirpation extirpations n
uitroeiing
The act of extirpating or uprooting.

extol /ɪkˈstoʊl/ /ɪkˈstəʊl/ v
ophemelen prijzen verheffen
To praise; to make high.

extortion /ɪkˈstɔɹʃən/ /ɪkˈstɔːʃən/ extortions n
afpersing
The practice of extorting money or other property by the use of force or threats.

extra /ˈɛkstɹə/ more extra most extra adj
extra
(not comparable) Beyond what is due, usual, expected, or necessary; extraneous; additional; supernumerary.

extra /ˈɛkstɹə/ adv
extra
(informal) To an extraordinary degree.

extra time n
verlenging

extra virgin adj
extra vergine
Of a fine grade of unrefined virgin olive oil.

extract /ɛksˈtɹækt/ /ɪksˈtɹækt/ /ˈɛkstɹækt/ extracts n
fragment
A portion of a book or document, incorporated distinctly in another work; a citation; a quotation.

extraction /ɪkˈstɹækʃən/ extractions n
extractie
An act of extracting or the condition of being extracted.
afstamming
(dated) A person's origin or ancestry.
aftreksel
(military) An act of removing someone from a hostile area to a secure location.

extractor hood extractor hoods n
afzuigkap
(UK) An electrical kitchen device fitted over a cooker and connected to a flue designed to suck off any vapours from cooking.

extracurricular /ˌɛkstɹəkəˈɹɪkjʊlə(ɹ)/ adj
buitenschools
Outside of the normal curriculum of an educational establishment

extradite /ˈɛkstɹədaɪt/ v
uitleveren uitzetten
(transitive) To remove a person from one state to another by legal process.

extradition extraditions n
uitlevering uitzetting
A formal process by which a criminal suspect held by one government or jurisdiction is handed over to another government or jurisdiction for trial or, if the suspect has already been tried and found guilty, to serve his or her sentence.

extrajudicial adj
buitengerechtelijke
(legal, of a punishment) Carried out without legal authority.

extramarital /ˌɛkstɹəˈmæɹɪtəl/ adj
buitenechtelijk
Occurring outside marriage.
Adulterous.

extraneous /ekˈstɹæɪ.ni.əs/ /ɛkˈstɹeɪ.ni.əs/ /ɪkˈstɹeɪ.ni.əs/ adj
bijkomende extra vreemde
Not belonging to, or dependent upon, a thing; without or beyond a thing; foreign

extraordinary /ɪks.tɹɑː.ˈɔː.dɪn.nə.ɹiː/ /ɪksˈtɹɔː(ɹ)dɪnəɹi/ /ɪksˈtɹɔː(ɹ)dɪnɹi/ /ˌɛkstɹəˈɔː(ɹ)dɪnəɹi/ /ˌɛkstɹəˈɔː(ɹ)dɪnɹi/ more extraordinary most extraordinary adj
buitengewoon
Not ordinary; exceptional; unusual.

extrapolation extrapolations n
extrapolatie
(mathematics) A calculation of an estimate of the value of some function outside the range of known values.
An inference about some hypothetical situation based on known facts.

extrasensory perception /ˌɛkstɹəˈsɛnsəɹi pəˈsɛpʃən/ n
buitenzintuiglijke waarneming
The supposed ability to obtain information without the use of normal sensory channels.

extraterrestrial /ˌɛk.stɹə.təˈɹɛs.tɹi.əl/ more extraterrestrial most extraterrestrial adj
buitenaards
Originating from outside of the Earth's atmosphere, from space, or from another planet; alien to Earth or its environment.

extraterrestrial /ˌɛk.stɹə.təˈɹɛs.tɹi.əl/ extraterrestrials n
alien ruimtewezen
A being originating from outside of the Earth's atmosphere, from space, or from another planet; an alien.

extrauterine adj
buitenbaarmoederlijk
Outside the uterus.

extravagance /ɪkˈstɹævəɡəns/ extravagances n
buitensporigheid
Prodigality, as of anger, love, expression, imagination, or demands.

extravagant /ɪkˈstɹævəɡənt/ more extravagant most extravagant adj
extravagant buitenissig
Exceeding the bounds of something; roving; hence, foreign.

extreme /ɛkˈstɹiːm/ /ɪkˈstɹim/ /ɪkˈstɹiːm/ extremer extremest more extreme most extreme adj
afgelegen extreem
Of a place, the most remote, farthest or outermost.
extreem extreme intens intense
In the greatest or highest degree; intense.
extreem extreme overmatig overmatige
Excessive, or far beyond the norm.
extreem drastisch drastische extreme
Drastic, or of great severity.
extreem extreme
Of sports, difficult or dangerous; performed in a hazardous environment.
ultiem ultieme
(archaic) Ultimate, final or last.

extreme /ɛkˈstɹiːm/ /ɪkˈstɹim/ /ɪkˈstɹiːm/ extremes n
extreem
The greatest or utmost point, degree or condition.
uiterste extreem
Each of the things at opposite ends of a range or scale.

extreme ironing n
extreem strijken

extremely /ɪksˈtɹiːmli/ more extremely most extremely adv
extreem uitermate
(degree) To an extreme degree.

extremism /ɛkˈstɹiː.mɪ.zəm/ /ɪkˈstɹi.mɪ.zəm/ /ɪkˈstɹiː.mɪ.zəm/ extremisms n
extremisme
Extreme ideas or actions, primarily in politics or religion.

extremist /ɛkˈstɹiːmɪst/ /ɪkˈstɹiːmɪst/ more extremist most extremist adj
extremistisch
Holding extreme views, especially on a political or religious subject.
Of or relating to extremism.

extremity /-ɾi/ /ɛk-/ /ɪkˈstɹɛməti/ /ɪkˈstɹɛmɪti/ extremities extremitys n
extremiteit uiteinde uiterste
The most extreme or furthest point of something. [from c. 1400]

extremophile extremophiles n
extremofiel
(ecology) An organism that lives under extreme conditions of temperature, salinity etc; commercially important as a source of enzymes that operate under similar conditions.

extricate /ˈɛks.tɹɪ.keɪt/ v
bevrijden ontwarren verlossen
(transitive) To free, disengage, loosen, or untangle.

extrusive more extrusive most extrusive adj
extrusief
Jutting out; extruding.

exuberance /ɛksˈjuː.bɜːɹ.əns/ /ˈɛɡ.ʒuː.bɜːɹ.əns/ exuberances n
exuberantie
(uncountable) The quality of being exuberant; cheerful or vigorous enthusiasm; liveliness.
uitbundigheid
An instance of exuberant behaviour.

exuberant /ɪɡˈzuːbəɹənt/ more exuberant most exuberant adj
uitbundig
(of people) Very cheery and peppy; extremely cheerful, energetic and enthusiastic.
exuberant overdadig overvloedig uitbundig
(literary, of things that grow) Abundant, luxuriant.

exudation exudations n
exsudaat
Something that is exuded.

exude /ɪkˈsud/ /ɪɡˈzjuːd/ /ɪɡˈzud/ v
uitstralen uitzweten afscheiden
(transitive) To discharge through pores or incisions, as moisture or other liquid matter; to give out.

eyas /ˈaɪəs/ eyases eyasses n
nesteling
A young hawk or falcon in the nest, or that has not yet fledged, especially one that will be trained for falconry.

eye /aɪ/ eyen eyes eyne n
oog kijker gezichtsorgaan oculus
An organ through which animals see.
oog
The ability to notice what others might miss.
A mark on an animal, such as a butterfly or peacock, resembling a human eye.
A loop forming part of anything, or a hole through anything, to receive a hook, pin, rope, shaft, etc.; for example, at the end of a tie bar in a bridge truss, through a crank, at the end of a rope, or through a millstone.
oog naaldoog
A hole at the blunt end of a needle through which thread is passed.
One of the holes in certain kinds of cheese.

eye /aɪ/ v
gluren bekijken observeren
(transitive) To carefully or appraisingly observe (someone or something).

eye color eye colors n
oogkleur
The color or pigment of the iris of the eye.

eye contact n
oogcontact
The condition or action of looking at another human or animal in the eye.

eye doctor eye doctors n
oogarts

eye for an eye n
oog om oog, tand om tand
(idiom) Compensation for injury caused by a person, in the form of inflicting an identical injury on that person.

eye of the storm n
oog van de storm
A region of calm weather right in the middle of a storm.

eye patch eye patches n
ooglap ooglapje
An opaque patch worn so as to cover one eye in order to protect or conceal it, or to treat amblyopia in children.

eye shadow eye shadows n
oogschaduw
Makeup that is applied to the eyelids and below the eyes to give a darker complexion there.

eye socket eye sockets n
oogkas
(anatomy, ophthalmology) The bony cavity which contains the eyeball and its associated muscles, vessels, and nerves. In humans, seven bones make up each bony orbit.

eye-catcher eye-catchers n
blikvanger
an eye-catching person or thing

eyebags /ˈaɪbæɡz/ n
wallen
Dark circles under the eyes, caused by lack of sleep etc.

eyeball eyeballs n
oogappel
The ball of the eye.

eyeblink eyeblinks n
ogenblik
(idiom) A moment (a very short period of time).

eyebright eyebrights n
ogentroost
Any of the flowering plants of the genus Euphrasia, originally as used to treat eye infections. [from 16th c.]

eyebrow /ˈaɪˌbɹaʊ/ eyebrows n
wenkbrauw
The hair that grows over the bone ridge above the eye socket.

eyebrow pencil eyebrow pencils n
wenkbrauwpotlood
Makeup in a pencil-like applicator used to define or draw on the eyebrows.

eyebrowed thrush eyebrowed thrushes n
vale lijster
A species of solitary thrush native to Asia, Turdus obscurus.

eyelash /ˈaɪlæʃ/ eyelashes n
wimper ooghaar oogbrauw
(anatomy, dermatology) One of the hairs which grows along the edge of eyelids.

eyelash curler eyelash curlers n
wimperkruller
a tool to curl the eyelashes.

eyelid /ˈaɪ.lɪd/ eyelids n
ooglid
A thin skin membrane that covers and moves over an eye.

eyeliner eyeliners n
eyeliner
Makeup used to outline the eye, generally applied along or close to the lashline.

eyepiece eyepieces n
oculair
The lens (or the component containing a combination of lenses) at the eye end of a microscope or telescope by which the image is viewed.

eyesight /ˈaɪˌsaɪt/ eyesights n
gezichtsvermogen zicht
Vision or the faculty of sight.

eyestrain eyestrains n
asthenopie oogvermoeidheid
(medicine, ophthalmology) Tiredness or pain in the eyes, sometimes accompanied by headache, caused by excessive or improper use of the eyes, or by uncorrected defects of vision.

eyewall eyewalls n
oogmuur
A ring of towering thunderstorms where the most severe weather of a cyclone occurs.

eyewitness eyewitnesses n
ooggetuige
Someone who sees an event and can report or testify about it. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

eyrie /ˈaɪ.ɹi/ /ˈɛ.ɹi/ /ˈɛə.ɹi/ /ˈɪ.ɹi/ /ˈɪə.ɹi/ eyries n
adelaarsnest
horst roofvogelnest
The nest of a bird of prey.

f*ck v
n**ken n*uken n...ken ne*ken
Censored spelling of fuck.

f-hole f-holes n
klankgat
(musical instruments) A sound hole, shaped like a lowercase f, through the top surface of a string instrument.

fa /fɑ/ fas n
fa
(music) A syllable used in solfège to represent the fourth diatonic (or sixth chromatic) note of a major scale.

fable /ˈfeɪbəl/ fables n
fabel
A fictitious narrative intended to enforce some useful truth or precept, usually with animals, etc. as characters; an apologue. Prototypically, Aesop's Fables.

fabliau fabliaux n
fabliau
A short, farcical, often bawdy tale of a genre written in the North of France in the 12th, 13th and 14th centuries.

fabric /ˈfæb.ɹɪk/ fabrics n
weefsel
(figurative) The framework underlying a structure.
stof weefsel textuur
A material made of fibers, a textile or cloth.

fabric softener /ˈfæbrɪk ˈsɑfənər/ /ˈfæbrɪk ˈsɒfənər/ /ˈfæbrɪk ˈsɔfənər/ fabric softeners n
wasverzachter
A chemical agent used to prevent static cling and make fabric softer by coating the surface of the cloth fibers with a thin layer of chemicals; these chemicals have lubricant properties and are electrically conductive, thus making the fibers feel smoother and preventing buildup of static electricity; usually available as a liquid or as dryer sheets.

fabricate /ˈfæb.ɹɪ.keɪt/ v
fabriceren
(transitive) To form by art and labor; to manufacture; to produce.
(transitive) To invent and form; to forge; to devise falsely.

fabricated adj
gefabriceerd
Constructed or assembled.
verzonnen
False in the sense of made-up, constructed.

fabrication /fæbɹɪˈkeɪʃən/ fabrications n
fabricage
(uncountable) The act of fabricating, framing, or constructing; construction; manufacture
verzinsel
(countable) That which is fabricated; a falsehood

facade /fəˈsɑːd/ facades n
façade
(figuratively) A deceptive or insincere outward appearance.
façade gevel
(programming) An object serving as a simplified interface to a larger body of code, as in the facade pattern.

face /feɪs/ /feːs/ faces n
gezicht gelaat aangezicht bakkes
(anatomy) The front part of the head of a human or other animal, featuring the eyes, nose, and mouth, and the surrounding area.
bakkes
(slang) The mouth.
gezicht gelaatsuitdrukking
(in expressions such as 'make a face') A distorted facial expression; an expression of displeasure, insult, etc.
gezicht aangezicht
Public image; outward appearance.
zijde gezicht
(geometry) Any of the flat bounding surfaces of a polyhedron; more generally, any of the bounding pieces of a polytope of any dimension.

face /feɪs/ /feːs/ v
zich richten (op) zich richten naar
(transitive, of a person or animal) To position oneself or itself so as to have one's face closest to (something).
naar ... (gericht) staan
(transitive, of an object) To have its front closest to, or in the direction of (something else).
de confrontatie aangaan met mee afrekenen onder ogen zien tegemoet gaan
(transitive) To deal with (a difficult situation or person); to accept (facts, reality, etc.) even when undesirable.

face cream face creams n
gezichtscrème
A cosmetic cream used to moisturize the face.

face to face adv
in het echt oog in oog
In person; directly; in the physical presence of somebody.

face value face values n
naamwaarde nominale waarde
The amount or value listed on a bill, note, stamp, etc.; the stated value or amount.

facemask /ˈfeɪs.mæsk/ /ˈfeɪs.mɑːsk/ facemasks n
gezichtsmasker
A covering used to protect or disguise the face.
mondkap mondkapje mondmasker
A mask made of common textiles worn over the mouth and nose, such as a bandana, handkerchief, or scarf.

facepalm /ˈfeɪsˌpɑː(l)m/ v
het gezicht in de handen verbergen zich voor de kop slaan
To bring the palm of one’s hand to one’s face as an expression of mixed humor and disbelief, disgust or shame; for example, when one is caught off-guard with a particularly bad pun.

facet /ˈfæsɪt/ facets n
facet
Any one of the flat surfaces cut into a gem.
One among many similar or related, yet still distinct things.
(anatomy) One member of a compound eye, as found in insects and crustaceans.
fase
One of a series of things, such as steps in a project.

facetious /fəˈsiːʃəs/ more facetious most facetious adj
spottend spotterig
Treating serious issues with (often deliberately) inappropriate humour; flippant.
grappig
Pleasantly humorous; jocular.

fachidiot fachidiots n
vakidioot
(rare) A (narrow) specialist expert who is ignorant outside of their specialty, or who only looks at problems through the (blinkered) lens of their own specialty.

facial expression facial expressions n
gelaatsuitdrukking gezichtsuitdrukking
The expression or countenance that seems to an onlooker to be represented by the appearance of a person or animal's face, resulting from specific use of that person's facial muscles.

facial hair n
gezichtsbeharing
Hair on the face of a human, such as the eyebrows of a man or woman or the androgenic hair (beard or moustache) of a man.

facilitate /fəˈsɪləteɪt/ /fəˈsɪlɪteɪt/ v
vergemakkelijken faciliteren
To make easy or easier.

facility /fəˈsɪlɪti/ facilities n
aanleg gemak
Dexterity of speech or action; skill, talent. [from 16th c.]
faciliteit inrichting voorziening
The physical means or contrivances to make something (especially a public service) possible; the required equipment, infrastructure, location etc. [from 19th c.]

fact /fækt/ facts n
feit werkelijkheid
Something actual as opposed to invented.
feit
Something which is real.
Something concrete used as a basis for further interpretation.
An objective consensus on a fundamental reality that has been agreed upon by a substantial number of experts.
Information about a particular subject, especially actual conditions and/or circumstances.
(databases) An individual value or measurement at the lowest level of granularity in a data warehouse.

fact checker fact checkers n
feitenchecker
One who fact checks

fact of life facts of life n
levensfeit

fact-free adj
feitenvrij
Without any regard for the truth.

faction /ˈfæk.ʃn̩/ /ˈfæk.ʃən/ factions n
factie fractie
(countable) A group of people, especially within a political organization, which expresses a shared belief or opinion different from people who are not part of the group.

factionalism factionalisms n
factionalisme

factor /ˈfæk.tə/ /ˈfæk.tɚ/ factors n
uitvoerder factor
(obsolete) A doer, maker; a person who does things for another person or organization.

factor of production factors of production n
productiefactor
(economics) A resource used to produce goods and services, such as labor, land, or capital.

factorial /fækˈtɔːɹi.əl/ factorials n
faculteit
(mathematics, combinatorics) The result of multiplying a given number of consecutive integers from 1 to the given number. In equations, it is symbolized by an exclamation mark (!). For example, 5! = 1 × 2 × 3 × 4 × 5 = 120.

factory /ˈfæk.tə.ɹi/ /ˈfæk.tɚ.i/ /ˈfæk.tɹi/ factories n
fabriek
A building or other place where manufacturing takes place. [from 17th c.]
A device or process that produces or manufactures something.

factory reset factory resets n
fabrieksherstel fabrieksreset
(computing) A full restore of an electronic device, such as a PDA or a mobile phone, to its original settings, deleting all of its data.

factotum /fækˈtoʊ.təm/ /fækˈtəʊ.təm/ factota factotums n
factotum manusje-van-alles
(dated) A general servant.
duiveldoetal factotum manusje-van-alles
A jack of all trades.

factual /ˈfæk.(t)ʃ(ʊ)əl/ /ˈfæk.tj(ʊ)əl/ /ˈfæk.tʃ(u)əl/ /ˈfɛk.(t)ʃ(ʉː)əl/ more factual most factual adj
feitelijk
Pertaining to or consisting of objective claims.

factually more factually most factually adv
feitelijk
In a factual manner

facultative /ˈfæ.kəl.tə.tɪv/ /ˈfæ.kəlˌteɪ.tɪv/ more facultative most facultative adj
facultatief
Not obligate; optional, discretionary or elective.

faculty /ˈfæ.kəl.ti/ faculties n
faculteit
A division of a university.

fad /fæd/ fads n
manie modegril rage
A phenomenon that becomes popular for a very short time.

fade /feɪd/ fader fadest adj
saai smaakloos
(archaic) Weak; insipid; tasteless.

fade /feɪd/ v
verwelken verslappen verzwakken
(intransitive) To grow weak; to lose strength; to decay; to perish gradually; to wither, as a plant.
verbleken verwelken
(intransitive) To lose freshness, color, or brightness; to become faint in hue or tint; hence, to be wanting in color.
verdwijnen verzinken wegkwijnen
(intransitive) To sink away; to disappear gradually; to grow dim; to vanish.

faff /fæf/ faffs n
gedoe soesa
(Britain, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, slang) An overcomplicated task, especially one perceived as a waste of time.

fag /fæɡ/ fags n
flikker anusridder holebi homo janet nicht
(chiefly, US, Canada, vulgar, usually, _, offensive) A homosexual man, especially (usually, _, derogatory) an effeminate or unusual one.

faience /ˈfaɪ.əns/ faiences n
faience
A type of tin-glazed earthenware ceramic, used domestically for tableware and in architecture as a decorative material.

fail /feɪl/ v
falen mislukken
(intransitive) To be unsuccessful.
(transitive) Not to achieve a particular stated goal. (Usage note: The direct object of this word is usually an infinitive.)
buizen mankeren negeren
(transitive) To be wanting to, to be insufficient for, to disappoint, to desert; to disappoint one's expectations.
negeren
To be wanting; to fall short; to be or become deficient in any measure or degree up to total absence.
(archaic) To be affected with want; to come short; to lack; to be deficient or unprovided; used with of.

fail-safe /ˈfeɪlˌseɪf/ fail-safes n
fouttolerant
A device, mechanism or measure designed to make something fail-safe.

failed state failed states n
mislukte staat
(politics) A state that has failed to meet the basic conditions and responsibilities of a sovereign government; one that has lost physical control of its territory, the ability to provide public services, etc.

failure /ˈfeɪ.ljə/ /ˈfeɪ.ljɚ/ failures n
mislukking faling fout
State or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, opposite of success.
mislukkeling mislukking
An object, person or endeavour in a state of failure or incapable of success.
mislukking
Termination of the ability of an item to perform its required function; breakdown.

fain /feɪn/ more fain most fain adj
gevallig
(archaic) Well-pleased, glad.
tevreden
(archaic) Satisfied, contented.

fain /feɪn/ fainer fainest adv
graag met plezier
(archaic) With joy; gladly.

fain /feɪn/ v
verheugen zich
(archaic) To be delighted or glad; to rejoice.
blij maken verheugen
(archaic) To gladden.

faint /feɪnt/ fainter faintest adj
zwak
(of a being) Lacking strength; weak; languid; inclined to lose consciousness
Lacking courage, spirit, or energy; cowardly; dejected
Performed, done, or acted, weakly; not exhibiting vigor, strength, or energy

faint /feɪnt/ v
flauwvallen bezwijmen
(intransitive) To lose consciousness through a lack of oxygen or nutrients to the brain, usually as a result of suddenly reduced blood flow (may be caused by emotional trauma, loss of blood or various medical conditions).
(intransitive) To decay; to disappear; to vanish.

fair /feː(ə)/ /fɛə/ /fɛɚ/ /fɛː/ /fɪə/ fairer fairest adj
mooi bevallig
Unblemished (figuratively or literally); clean and pure; innocent.
blank bleek
Light in color, pale, particularly with regard to skin tone but also referring to blond hair.
eerlijk rechtvaardig fair correct rechtschapen
Just, equitable.
doenbaar redelijk schappelijk
Adequate, reasonable, or decent, but not excellent.

fair /feː(ə)/ /fɛə/ /fɛɚ/ /fɛː/ /fɪə/ fairs n
kermis jaarmarkt braderie
A community gathering to celebrate and exhibit local achievements.
beurs jaarmarkt
An event for public entertainment and trade, a market.
beurs
An event for professionals in a trade to learn of new products and do business, a trade fair.
kermis
A travelling amusement park (called a funfair in British English and a (travelling) carnival in US English).

fair /feː(ə)/ /fɛə/ /fɛɚ/ /fɛː/ /fɪə/ v
effenen
(transitive) To smoothen or even a surface (especially a connection or junction on a surface).
uitlijnen
(transitive) To bring into perfect alignment (especially about rivet holes when connecting structural members).

fair enough interjection
heel goed
(idiomatic) An expression used to concede a point; denotes that, upon consideration, something is correct or reasonable; an expression of acknowledgment or understanding.
Used to stop somebody talking or an argument.

fair sex n
het schone geslacht het zwakke geslacht
(idiom, dated, now, sometimes, offensive) Women collectively.

fair trade fair trades n
eerlijke handel
(uncountable) A system of trading promoting more equitable global trade, especially to sellers and producers in poorer areas, but also to the environment.

fair trial fair trials n
eerlijk proces

fairway /ˈfɛəweɪ/ /ˈfɛɹweɪ/ fairways n
fairway
(golf) The area between the tee and the green, where the grass is cut short.
vaargeul
(nautical) A navigable channel in a harbour, offshore etc; the usual course taken by vessels in such places.

fairy /ˈfeːɹi/ /ˈfɛə̯ɹi/ /ˈfɛɹi/ /ˈfɛːɹi/ fairies n
fee
A mythical being with magical powers, known in many sizes and descriptions, although often depicted in modern illustrations only as a small sprite with gauze-like wings, and revered in some modern forms of paganism.

fairy godmother fairy godmothers n
goede fee
In certain fairy tales, a fictional benevolent woman with magical powers who uses them to help the cause of the protagonist.
weldoenster
(by extension) Any generous benefactor.

fairy ring fairy rings n
heksenkring
(mycology, botany) A ring of fungi marking the periphery of the perennial underground growth of the mycelium.

fairy tale fairy tales n
sprookje
A folktale or literary story featuring fairies or similar fantasy characters.
(uncountable) The literary genre of these stories.
A story presented as true that is not believable.

fairy-tale adj
sprookjesachtig
Of the nature of a fairy tale; as if from a fairy tale.

fairylike more fairylike most fairylike adj
feeachtig

fait accompli /ˌfeɪt.əˈkɔm.pli/ /ˌfeɪt.əˌkɔmˈpli/ faits accomplis n
voldongen feit
An accomplished fact, something that has already occurred.

faith /feɪθ/ faiths n
geloof vertrouwen
A trust or confidence in the intentions or abilities of a person, object, or ideal from prior empirical evidence.
A religious or spiritual belief system.
(obsolete) Credibility or truth.

faith healer faith healers n
gebedsgenezer gebedsgenezeres
One who uses spiritual means (such as prayer or laying on of hands) in an attempt to heal others.

faithful /ˈfeɪθ.fəl/ more faithful most faithful adj
getrouw trouw
Loyal; adhering firmly to person or cause.
trouw
Having faith.
Reliable; worthy of trust.

faithfulness faithfulnesses n
trouw
The state of being faithful

fake /feɪ̯k/ faker fakest more fake most fake adj
vals nep
Not real; false, fraudulent

fake /feɪ̯k/ v
voorwenden
(transitive) To make a false display of, to affect, to feign, to simulate.

fakir /fɑˈkiɹ/ /fəˈkiɹ/ /fəˈkɪəɹ/ /ˈfeɪkəɹ/ fakirs n
fakir
(Hinduism, more, _, loosely) An ascetic mendicant, especially one who performs feats of endurance or apparent magic.

falafel /fəˈlæfəl/ /fəˈlɑfəl/ /fəˈlɑːfəl/ /fəˈlɒfəl/ falafel falafels n
falafel
(uncountable) A Middle Eastern food in the form of balls made from chickpeas or broad beans and other ingredients, often served in a pita.
falafelballetje
(countable) A single falafel ball.

falchion /ˈfɑlt͡ʃən/ /ˈfɔlt͡ʃən/ /ˈfɔːlʃən/ falchions n
fautsoen
(also, attributively) A somewhat curved, single-edged medieval sword of European origin, with the cutting edge on its convex side, whose design is reminiscent of the Persian scimitar and the Chinese dao.

falcon /ˈfoːlkən/ /ˈfælkən/ /ˈfɑːlkən/ /ˈfɒlkən/ /ˈfɔː(l)kən/ /ˈfɛlkən/ falcons n
valk
Any bird of the genus Falco, all of which are birds of prey.

falconer /ˈfælkənɚ/ /ˈfɒl.kən.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈfɔːk.nə(ɹ)/ falconers n
valkenier
A person who breeds or trains hawks or other birds of prey for taking birds or game.

falconry falconries n
valkerij
The sport of hunting by using trained birds of prey, especially falcons and hawks.

faldstool faldstools n
faldistorium
A portable, folding chair used by a bishop when away from his throne.

fall /fo(ː)l/ /fɑl/ /fɔl/ /fɔːl/ falls n
val
The act of moving to a lower position under the effect of gravity.
val verval
(chiefly, North America, archaic in Britain) The time of the year when the leaves typically fall from the trees; autumn; the season of the year between the autumnal equinox and the winter solstice. [from 16th c.]
val ondergang
A loss of greatness or status.

fall /fo(ː)l/ /fɑl/ /fɔl/ /fɔːl/ v
vallen
To move to a lower position under the effect of gravity.
(intransitive) To collapse; to be overthrown or defeated.
(intransitive, formal, euphemistic) To die, especially in battle or by disease.
(intransitive) To be allotted to; to arrive through chance, fate, or inheritance.
vallen worden
(intransitive) To descend in character or reputation; to become degraded; to sink into vice, error, or sin.

fall apart v
instorten uit elkaar vallen uiteenvallen
To disintegrate, to break into pieces.
instorten
(idiomatic) To be emotionally in crisis.

fall armyworm fall armyworms n
legerrups legerworm
The larval life stage of the fall armyworm moth (Spodoptera frugiperda), which is highly destructive of food crops and grasses.

fall asleep v
in slaap vallen inslapen
To pass from a state of wakefulness into sleep.
ontslapen
(poetic, euphemistic) To die (often seen on gravestones).

fall by the wayside /ˈfɔl baɪ ðə ˈweɪˌsaɪd/ /ˈfɔːl baɪ ðə ˈweɪsaɪd/ v
buiten de boot vallen falen
(idiomatic) To fail to be completed, particularly for lack of interest; to be left out, to suffer from neglect.

fall down v
neervallen
(intransitive) To fall to the ground. To collapse.

fall ill v
ziek worden
To become ill, to get sick, to sicken.

fall in love v
verliefd worden verlieven
(intransitive, of a person, animate object following “with”) To come to have feelings of love, particularly romantic love.
(intransitive, reciprocal) To come to have feelings of love towards each other.

fall of man n
zondeval

fall of the wall n
val van de Berlijnse Muur
(history) The deconstruction of the Berlin Wall in 1989 and 1990.

fall off a truck v
van de vrachtwagen gevallen

fall out v
in onmin raken
(intransitive, idiomatic) To cease to be on friendly terms.

fall over v
omvallen
(intransitive, idiomatic) To fall from an upright or standing position to a horizontal or prone position.

fall pregnant v
zwanger raken zwanger worden
(intransitive, formal, or, literary) To become pregnant.

fall short /foːl ʃoːt/ /fɔl ʃoɹt/ v
tekortschieten
(idiomatic) to be less satisfactory than expected; to be inadequate or insufficient

fall under v
vallen onder
(transitive) To belong to for purposes of categorization.

fallacious /fə.ˈleɪ.ʃəs/ more fallacious most fallacious adj
bedrieglijk
Characterized by fallacy; false or mistaken.

fallacy /ˈfæl.ə.si/ fallacies n
bedrieglijkheid
Deceptive or false appearance; that which misleads the eye or the mind.
drogreden schijnreden sofisme
(logic) An argument, or apparent argument, which professes to be decisive of the matter at issue, while in reality it is not; a specious argument.

fallen /ˈfɑlən/ /ˈfɔlən/ /ˈfɔːlən/ fallen n
gevallenen
(pluralonly) Casualties of battle or war.

fallibility /fæləˈbɪləti/ fallibilities n
feilbaarheid
The state of being prone to error.

falling sickness n
vallende ziekte
(archaic) Epilepsy.

fallout /ˈfɔlˌaʊt/ /ˈfɔːlaʊt/ fallouts n
fall-out neerslag
The event of small airborne particles falling to the ground in significant quantities as a result of major industrial activity, volcano eruption, sandstorm, nuclear explosion, etc.

fallow /ˈfæloʊ/ /ˈfæləʊ/ more fallow most fallow adj
braakliggend
(of agricultural land) Left unworked and uncropped for some amount of time.

fallow /ˈfæloʊ/ /ˈfæləʊ/ fallows n
braakland dries valg valgeland
(agriculture, uncountable) Ground ploughed and harrowed but left unseeded for one year.

fallow deer /ˈfæl.əʊˌdɪə/ fallow deer n
damhert
A ruminant mammal (Dama dama) belonging to the family Cervidae.

false /fɑls/ /fɒls/ /fɔls/ /fɔːls/ [fɒʊs] [fɔɫs] falser falsest adj
vals fout onjuist onwaar
Untrue, not factual, factually incorrect.
vals onecht
Spurious, artificial.
vals onwaar
(logic) Of a state in Boolean logic that indicates a negative result.

false alarm false alarms n
vals alarm
(archaic, idiomatic) A person who pretends to be more accomplished or a thing that seems to be of higher quality than is later found to be the case.

false friend /ˌfɑls ˈfɹɛnd/ /ˌfɒls ˈfɹɛnd/ /ˌfɔls ˈfɹɛnd/ /ˌfɔːls ˈfɹɛnd/ false friends n
valse vriend
(linguistics, translation studies, lexicography) A word in a language that bears a deceptive resemblance to a word in another language but in fact has a different meaning.

false positive false positives n
vals alarm vals positief resultaat
A result of a test that shows as present something that is absent.

falsehood /ˈfɒlsˌhʊd/ falsehoods n
onwaarheid
(uncountable) The property of being false.
(countable) A false statement, especially an intentional one; a lie.

falsely more falsely most falsely adv
valselijk
In a false manner.

falsifiability falsifiabilities n
falsifieerbaarheid
The quality of being falsifiable.

falsifiable more falsifiable most falsifiable adj
falsifieerbaar
(epistemology) The demarcation criterion between scientific and non-scientific statements proposed by Karl Popper. In order to be ranked as scientific, statements or systems of statements must be contradicted by an intersubjective singular existential statement, also called a basic statement, and not be contradicted by another, that is, they must also be logically possible.

falsification falsifications n
vervalsen
The act of falsifying, or making false; a counterfeiting; the giving to a thing an appearance of something which it is not.

falsificationism n
falsificationisme
(epistemology) A scientific philosophy based on the requirement that hypotheses must be falsifiable in order to be scientific; if a claim is not able to be refuted it is not a scientific claim.

falsify /ˈfɒlsɪfaɪ/ v
vervalsen
(transitive) To alter so as to make false; to make incorrect.
(transitive) To counterfeit; to forge.

falter /ˈfɑl.tɚ/ /ˈfɒl.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈfɔl.tɚ/ /ˈfɔːl.tə(ɹ)/ v
wankelen
To waver or be unsteady; to weaken or trail off.
aarzelen
(ambitransitive) To stammer; to utter with hesitation, or in a weak and trembling manner.
struikelen
To stumble.

fame /feɪm/ fames n
roem bekendheid beroemdheid
The state of being famous or well-known and spoken of.

familiar /fəˈmɪl.i.ə/ /fəˈmɪl.i.ɚ/ /fəˈmɪl.jɚ/ /fɚˈmɪl.jɚ/ more familiar most familiar adj
bekend
Known to one, or generally known; commonplace.
vertrouwd
Acquainted.
familiair vertrouwd
Intimate or friendly.

familiar /fəˈmɪl.i.ə/ /fəˈmɪl.i.ɚ/ /fəˈmɪl.jɚ/ /fɚˈmɪl.jɚ/ familiars n
geleidedier geleidegeest
(witchcraft) An attendant spirit, often in animal or demon form.

family /ˈfæm(ə)li/ /ˈfæm(ɪ)li/ /ˈfæmɪli/ /ˈfɛm(ɘ)li/ families n
familie gezin
(countable) A nuclear family: a mother and father who are married and cohabiting and their child or children.
(countable) A (close-knit) group of people related by blood, friendship, marriage, law, or custom, especially if they live or work together.
(countable, biology, taxonomy) A category in the classification of organisms, ranking below order and above genus; a taxon at that rank.
(countable, music) A group of instruments having the same basic method of tone production.
(countable, linguistics) A group of languages believed to have descended from the same ancestral language.

family friend family friends n
familie vriend

family law n
familierecht
(law) The area of private law pertaining to family matters and domestic relations.

family man family men n
huisvader
An adult male with a spouse and children to whose well-being he is dedicated.

family member family members n
familielid gezinslid
A person belonging to a particular family; a close relative or relation.

family planning n
gezinsplanning
Birth control, especially when carried out by monogamous heterosexual couples.

family resemblance family resemblances n
familiegelijkenis
Physical similarities shared between close relatives, especially between parents and children and between siblings.

family reunification family reunifications n
gezinshereniging

family roof family roofs n
besteedster vroegpreek
(dated, historical) A large, old-fashioned model of umbrella.

family tree family trees n
stamboom
A diagrammatic representation of a pedigree, illustrating the connections between a person's ancestors, offspring and other relatives

famine /ˈfæmɪn/ famines n
hongersnood
(countable) A period of extreme shortage of food in a region.

famished /ˈfæmɪʃt/ more famished most famished adj
uitgehongerd
Extremely hungry.

famous /ˈfeɪməs/ famouser famousest more famous most famous adj
beroemd
Well known.
alom bekend
In the public eye.

fan /fæn/ [feən] [fɛən] [fɛːn] fans n
waaier
A hand-held device consisting of concertinaed material, or slats of material, gathered together at one end, that may be opened out into the shape of a sector of a circle and waved back and forth in order to move air towards oneself and cool oneself.
Anything resembling a hand-held fan in shape, e.g., a peacock’s tail.
bewonderaar bewonderaarster fan liefhebber
A person who is fond of something or someone, especially an admirer of a performer or aficionado of a sport.
ventilator
An electrical or mechanical device for moving air, used for cooling people, machinery, etc.

fan /fæn/ [feən] [fɛən] [fɛːn] v
waaieren
(transitive) To blow air on (something) by means of a fan (hand-held, mechanical or electrical) or otherwise.
uitwaaieren
(intransitive, usually to fan out) To move or spread in multiple directions from one point, in the shape of a hand-held fan.

fan fiction /fæn fɪkʃən/ fan fictions n
fanfictie
(dated, fandom slang, uncountable) Fiction about fans and fandom created by members of fandom.

fanatic /fəˈnæt.ɪk/ more fanatic most fanatic adj
fanatiek
Fanatical.

fanatic /fəˈnæt.ɪk/ fanatics n
fanaat
A person who is zealously enthusiastic for some cause, especially in religion.

fanaticism /fəˈnæt.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/ [fəˈnæɾ.ɪ.sɪ.zm̩] fanaticisms n
fanatisme
The characteristic or practice of being a fanatic.

fanciful /ˈfænsɪfəl/ more fanciful most fanciful adj
denkbeeldig fantasievol fantastisch verzonnen
Unreal or imagined.

fancy /ˈfæn.si/ v
zich aangetrokken voelen tot iemand
To have a fancy for; to like; to be pleased with, particularly on account of external appearance or manners.

fanfare /ˈfænfɛə/ /ˈfænfɛəɹ/ fanfares n
fanfare
(countable) A flourish of trumpets or horns as to announce; a short and lively air performed on hunting horns during the chase.

fang /feɪŋ/ /fæŋ/ fangs n
vangtand hoektand
A long, pointed canine tooth used for biting and tearing flesh.
giftand
A long pointed tooth in snakes, for injecting venom.

fanning mill fanning mills n
wanmolen
A mill-like device utilizing an air blast to winnow grain, using riddles and sieves

fanny pack /ˈfæni pæk/ fanny packs n
heuptas
(North America) A small fabric pouch secured with a zipper and worn at the waist by a strap around the hips.

fanslation /fænzˈleɪʃən/ /fænˈsleɪʃən/ fanslations n
niet-commerciële vertaling
(slang) An unofficial translation of the dialogue or text of a media product (such as a manga, television programme, or video game) from one language to another which is done by fans rather than by its producer.

fansubber /ˈfænsʌbə(r)/ fansubbers n
fansubber
One who fansubs: an amateur translator of subtitles.

fantastic /fænˈtæstɪk/ more fantastic most fantastic adj
fantasierijk
Existing in or constructed from fantasy; of or relating to fantasy; fanciful.
fantastisch grandioos
Wonderful; marvelous; excellent; extraordinarily good or great (used especially as an intensifier).

fantastically more fantastically most fantastically adv
fantastisch
In a fantastic manner.
To an extent only in fantasy; outrageously; ridiculously.

fantasy /ˈfæntəsi/ /ˈfæntəzi/ fantasies n
fantasie
That which comes from one's imagination.
fantasy
(literature) The literary genre generally dealing with themes of magic and the supernatural, imaginary worlds and creatures, etc.

far /fɑɹ/ /fɑː/ farther farthermost farthest further furthermost furthest adj
ver
Distant; remote in space.

far /fɑɹ/ /fɑː/ farther farthest further furthest adv
ver

far and wide adv
wijd en zijd
Over a great distance or large area; nearly everywhere.

far away farther away farthest away adv
ver weg

far point far points n
vertepunt
The most distant point at which the eye can focus (usually infinity, but nearer for a myopic eye).

far right /ˌfɑɹ ˈɹaɪt/ /ˌfɑː ˈɹʌɪt/ n
extreemrechts ultrarechts
(politics) The most right-wing or conservative part of a political faction or grouping.

far-fetched farther-fetched farthest-fetched further-fetched furthest-fetched more far-fetched most far-fetched adj
bij de haren getrokken vergezocht
Implausible; not likely; difficult to believe.

far-reaching more far-reaching most far-reaching adj
vergaand
Having a broad range, scope, or influence.

far-right /ˈfɑɹˌɹaɪt/ /ˈfɑːˌɹʌɪt/ more far-right most far-right adj
extreemrechts
(politics) Extremely right-wing.

farad /ˈfæɹæd/ /ˈfæɹəd/ farads n
farad
In the International System of Units, the derived unit of electrical capacitance; the capacitance of a capacitor in which one coulomb of charge causes a potential difference of one volt across the capacitor. Symbol: F

farandole farandoles n
farandole
A lively chain dance in 6/8 time, of Provençal origin.

faraway adj
afgelegen ver weg
Distant.

farce /fɑɹs/ /fɑːs/ farces n
klucht blijspel farce komedie
(countable) A motion picture or play featuring this style of humor.
klucht farce schertsvertoning schijnvertoning
(uncountable) A situation abounding with ludicrous incidents.
(uncountable) A ridiculous or empty show.

farce /fɑɹs/ /fɑːs/ v
farceren
(transitive) To stuff with forcemeat or other food items.

farcical /ˈfɑː(ɹ)sɪkəl/ more farcical most farcical adj
belachelijk lachwekkend bespottelijk kluchtig
Resembling a farce; ludicrous; absurd.

fare /fɛə(ɹ)/ /fɛɚ/ /fɛɹ/ fares n
veergeld veerloon vervoersprijs
(countable) Money paid for a transport ticket.
opvarende passagier reiziger
(countable) A paying passenger, especially in a taxi.
dieet levensmiddelen
(uncountable) Food and drink.
proviand voorraad voorraadje
(uncountable) Supplies for consumption or pleasure.

fare /fɛə(ɹ)/ /fɛɚ/ /fɛɹ/ v
reizen varen
(intransitive, archaic) To go, travel.
het doen
(intransitive) To get along, succeed (well or badly); to be in any state, or pass through any experience, good or bad; to be attended with any circumstances or train of events.

fare dodger fare dodgers n
zwartrijder blinde passagier
A person who deliberately avoids payment for public transport.

farewell /fæɹˈwɛl/ /fɑːɹˈwɛl/ /fɛəˈwɛl/ /fɛɚˈwɛl/ adj
vaarwel
Parting, valedictory, final.

farewell /fæɹˈwɛl/ /fɑːɹˈwɛl/ /fɛəˈwɛl/ /fɛɚˈwɛl/ interjection
vaarwel
Goodbye.

farewell /fæɹˈwɛl/ /fɑːɹˈwɛl/ /fɛəˈwɛl/ /fɛɚˈwɛl/ farewells n
vaarwel
A wish of happiness or safety at parting, especially a permanent departure.
afscheid
A departure; the act of leaving.

farewell /fæɹˈwɛl/ /fɑːɹˈwɛl/ /fɛəˈwɛl/ /fɛɚˈwɛl/ v
afscheid nemen
To bid farewell or say goodbye.

farm /fɑːm/ /fɑːɹm/ farms n
boerderij hoeve
A place where agricultural and similar activities take place, especially the growing of crops or the raising of livestock.

farmboy farmboys n
boerenjongen boerenzoon
A boy or young man who works on a farm, especially one who is growing up there as a child of the farmer.

farmer /ˈfɑɹ.mɚ/ /ˈfɑː.mə(ɹ)/ farmers n
boer landbouwer boerin veehouder
A person who works the land and/or who keeps livestock; anyone engaged in agriculture on a farm#Noun.

farmhand farmhands n
knecht boerenknecht
Synonym of farmworker

farmland /ˈfɑːmlænd/ /ˈfɑːɹmlænd/ farmlands n
akkerland
Land that is suitable for farming and agricultural production.

farmstead farmsteads n
hoeve
The main building of a farm.
A farm, including its buildings.

farrier /ˈfæɹi.ə/ /ˈfæɹi.ɚ/ /ˈfɛɹi.ɚ/ farriers n
hoefsmid
A person who maintains the health and balance of horses' feet through the trimming of the hoof and fitting of horseshoes.

farriery /ˈfɛɹi.ə.ɹi/ farrieries n
hoefsmederij
(countable) A farrier's workshop.

farro /ˈfæɹoʊ/ /ˈfæɹəʊ/ /ˈfɑːroʊ/ farros n
emmertarwe tweekoren
Emmer wheat (Triticum turgidum).

farsightedness n
verziendheid
(pathology) The condition of being unable to focus on near objects; presbyopia.

fart /fɑɹt/ /fɑːt/ farts n
scheet wind
(informal, impolite) An emission of digestive gases from the anus; a flatus. [from 15th c.]

fart /fɑɹt/ /fɑːt/ v
protten prot scheet wind
(informal, impolite, intransitive) To emit digestive gases from the anus; to flatulate.

fascia /ˈfeɪʃi.ə/ /ˈfeɪʃjə/ /ˈfeɪʃə/ /ˈfæʃi.ə/ /ˈfæʃjə/ /ˈfæʃə/ fasciae fascias n
boeiboord boeideel
(architectural element) A wide band of material covering the ends of roof rafters, sometimes supporting a gutter in steep-slope roofing, but typically it is a border or trim in low-slope roofing.

fasciculation fasciculations n
fasciculatie
(anatomy, muscles) (toxicology, venoms) An involuntary muscle twitch, usually localised and temporary, but that may be intensified and prolonged fatally by particular poisons and venoms such as acetylcholinesterase inhibitors.

fascinate /ˈfæsɪneɪt/ v
fascineren
To evoke an intense interest or attraction in someone.

fascination /fæsɪˈneɪʃən/ fascinations n
fascinatie
The state or condition of being fascinated.

fascioliasis /fəˌsi əˈlaɪ ə sɪs, -ˌsaɪ-/ fascioliases n
distomatose leverbotziekte ongans
(pathology) infestation with liver flukes (of genus Fasciola)

fascism /ˈfæʃɪz(ə)m/ fascisms n
fascisme
Any right-wing, authoritarian, nationalist ideology characterized by centralized, totalitarian governance, strong regimentation of the economy and society, and repression of criticism or opposition. [1922]

fascist /ˈfæʃɪst/ more fascist most fascist adj
fascistisch
Of or relating to fascism.
Supporting the principles of fascism.

fascist /ˈfæʃɪst/ fascists n
fascist fasciste
A proponent of fascism.

fashion /ˈfæʃən/ fashions n
mode
(countable) A current (constantly changing) trend, favored for frivolous rather than practical, logical, or intellectual reasons.

fashion /ˈfæʃən/ v
maken
To make, build or construct, especially in a crude or improvised way.

fashion design n
modeontwerp
(fashion, art) The art of applying design, aesthetics and natural beauty to clothing and its accessories.

fashion show fashion shows n
modeshow
An event at which fashionable clothes are modelled for an audience.

fashion-conscious more fashion-conscious most fashion-conscious adj
modebewust
Interested in the latest fashions, and in wearing fashionable clothes.

fashionable /ˈfæʃənəbl̩/ more fashionable most fashionable adj
modieus
Characteristic of or influenced by a current popular trend or style.

fast /fæst/ /fɑːst/ faster fastest adj
vast
(dated) Firmly or securely fixed in place; stable. [from 9th c.]
snel vlug rap gezwind kwiek
Moving with great speed, or capable of doing so; swift, rapid. [from 14th c.]

fast /fæst/ /fɑːst/ faster fastest adv
snel vlug
Quickly, with great speed; within a short time [from 13th c.].

fast /fæst/ /fɑːst/ v
vasten
(transitive) (academic) To cause a person or animal to abstain, especially from eating.

fast asleep adj
als een blok slapen
(idiomatic) Sleeping, in a deep sleep.

fast food /ˈfæst ˈfuːd/ /ˈfɑːst ˈfuːd/ fast foods n
flitskost gemakvoedsel haastkost snelle hap snelvoedsel
Food that is served quickly, often standardized and pre-prepared.

fast forward v
doorspoelen vooruitspoelen
(transitive) To cause an audio or video tape, digital media stream, etc. to move forward very fast, so that when the device is played, it will start at a later point.
(intransitive) To be fast-forwarded; to move ahead in this fashion.

fasten /ˈfæsn̩/ /ˈfæsən/ /ˈfɑːsn̩/ /ˈfɑːsən/ v
vastmaken
(ambitransitive) To attach or connect in a secure manner.

fastener /ˈfæsnɚ/ /ˈfæsənɚ/ /ˈfɐːsnɘ/ /ˈfɐːsɘnɘ/ /ˈfɑːsnə/ /ˈfɑːsənə/ fasteners n
sluiting
Something or someone that fastens.
bevestigingsonderdeel hechtmiddel
Mechanically, any device that fastens; especially, a collective term for items such as screws, nuts, washers, clasps, bolts and the like.

fastidious /fæˈstɪdi.əs/ /fəˈstɪdi.əs/ more fastidious most fastidious adj
kieskeurig
Excessively particular, demanding, or fussy about details, especially about tidiness and cleanliness.
scrupuleus
Overly concerned about tidiness and cleanliness.
veeleisend
Difficult to please; quick to find fault.

fasting /ˈfæstɪŋ/ /ˈfɑːstɪŋ/ fastings n
vasten
Abstinence or mortification for religious reasons, especially abstinence from food.
Abstinence from food, limiting caloric intake, for medical or health reasons, dieting.

fat /fæt/ fatter fattest adj
dik vet corpulent gezet volslank
Carrying more fat than usual on one's body; plump; not lean or thin.
dik corpulent gezet
Thick; large.
vet
Bountiful.

fat /fæt/ fats n
vet vetlaag
(uncountable) A specialized animal tissue with high lipid content, used for long-term storage of energy: fat tissue.
vet
(countable) A lipid that is solid at room temperature, which fat tissue contains and which is also found in the blood circulation; sometimes, a refined substance chemically resembling such naturally occurring lipids.

fat /fæt/ v
vetmesten
(transitive, archaic) To make fat; to fatten.

fat lot of good n
er vet mee zijn

fat-ass /ˈfætæs/ [ˈfæɾæs] fat-asses n
dikzak vetzak
(coarse, slang, pejorative) A rotund, overweight, or obese person.

fat-free adj
vet-vrij vetvrij
Not containing fat.

fatal /ˈfeɪ.təl/ [ˈfeɪ.ɾɫ̩] adj
fataal
Proceeding from, or appointed by, fate or destiny.
Foreboding death or great disaster.
Causing death or destruction.

fatalism fatalisms n
fatalisme
(metaphysics, philosophy) The doctrine that all events are subject to fate or inevitable necessity, or determined in advance in such a way that human beings cannot alter them.

fatalist /ˈfeɪtəlɪst/ fatalists n
fatalist
One who maintains that all things happen by inevitable necessity; a person who believes in fatalism.

fatberg /ˈfætbɜːɡ/ /ˈfætbɝɡ/ fatbergs n
vetberg
A large accumulation of fat and discarded toiletries which clogs sewers. [From the late 2000s.]

fate /feɪt/ fates n
vertrouwen
lot beschikking
The presumed cause, force, principle, or divine will that predetermines events.
lot
The effect, consequence, outcome, or inevitable events predetermined by this cause.
Destiny; often with a connotation of death, ruin, misfortune, etc.
(mythology) (one of the goddesses said to control the destiny of human beings).

fateful /ˈfeɪtfəl/ more fateful most fateful adj
noodlottig
Momentous, significant, setting or sealing one’s fate.

fathead minnow fathead minnows n
Amerikaanse dikkop-elrits
A small freshwater fish of the minnow family, Pimephales promelas, native to North America.

father /ˈfeɪðəɹ/ /ˈfæðə/ /ˈfæðəɹ/ /ˈfɐːðə/ /ˈfɑðɚ/ /ˈfɑːd̪ə(r)/ /ˈfɑːðə(ɹ)/ /ˈfɒːðɚ/ fathers n
vader papa
A male ancestor more remote than a parent; a progenitor; especially, a first ancestor.
vadertje
A term of respectful address for an elderly man.

father figure father figures n
vaderfiguur
One who represents, behaves as, or is regarded as equivalent to a father for another person or group of people.

father of the nation fathers of the nation n
vader des vaderlands

father-in-law /ˈfɑːðəɹɪnˌlɔː/ father-in-laws fathers-in-law n
schoonvader
One's spouse's father.

fatherhood /ˈfɑ.ðɚˌhʊd/ /ˈfɑːðəˌhʊd/ fatherhoods n
vaderschap
The state of being a father.

fatherland fatherlands n
vaderland
The country of one's ancestors.

fatherly /ˈfɑðɚli/ /ˈfɑːðəli/ more fatherly most fatherly adj
vaderlijk
Characteristic of what is considered the ideal behaviour pertaining to fatherhood.

fathom /ˈfað(ə)m/ /ˈfædəm/ /ˈfæðəm/ fathoms n
vadem
(chiefly, nautical, historical, US) A man's armspan, generally reckoned to be six feet (about 1.8 metres). Later used to measure the depth of water, but now generally replaced by the metre outside American usage.

fathom /ˈfað(ə)m/ /ˈfædəm/ /ˈfæðəm/ v
begrijpen bevroeden snappen vatten
(archaic, or, obsolete) To encircle (someone or something) with outstretched arms; specifically, to measure the circumference or (rare) length of something.
(figuratively) Often followed by out: to deeply understand (someone or something); to get to the bottom of.

fathomless more fathomless most fathomless adj
bodemloos
Very deep (especially of water deeper than a lead line can measure); bottomless, immeasurable.
onbegrijpelijk ondoorgrondelijk
(by extension) unfathomable or incomprehensible.

fatigue /fəˈtiːɡ/ fatigues n
vermoeidheid
A weariness caused by exertion; exhaustion.

fatigue /fəˈtiːɡ/ v
afmatten vermoeien
(transitive) To tire or make weary by physical or mental exertion.

fatso /ˈfæ.t͡soʊ/ /ˈfæt.soʊ/ fatsoes fatsos n
vetzak dikzak
(pejorative) Someone who is overweight.

fatten /ˈfætən/ [ˈfæʔn̩] v
verdikken vetmesten uitzetten vervetten
(transitive) To cause (a person or animal) to be fat or fatter.
verdikken uitzetten vervetten
(intransitive, of a person or animal) To become fat or fatter.

fattouch n
fattouch
A traditional Lebanese, Syrian, or Levantine fresh salad with crispy bread (typically, dried, toasted, grilled, or fried pita), usually with mint, parsley, and olive oil.

fatty /ˈfæt.i/ /ˈfæɾ.i/ fattier fattiest adj
vettig
Containing, composed of, or consisting of fat.
Like fat; greasy.

fatty /ˈfæt.i/ /ˈfæɾ.i/ fatties n
vetzak
(pejorative, slang) An obese person.

fatty acid fatty acids n
vetzuur
(organic chemistry, biochemistry) Any of a class of aliphatic carboxylic acids, of general formula CnH2n+1COOH, that occur combined with glycerol as animal or vegetable oils and fats. Only those with an even number of carbon atoms are normally found in natural fats.

fatty liver fatty livers n
leververvetting
(pathology) The abnormal retention of triglycerides within the vacuoles of the liver

fatuity /fəˈtjuːəti/ /fəˈtuːɪti/ [fəˈtuː.ɨ.ɾi] fatuities n
dwaasheid
Weakness or imbecility of mind; stupidity.

fatuous /ˈfæt.ju.əs/ /ˈfæt͡ʃ.u.əs/ more fatuous most fatuous adj
dwaas onwijs
Obnoxiously stupid; vacantly silly; content in one's foolishness.

fatwa /ˈfæ.twɑː/ /ˈfæt.wɑ/ /ˈfɑt.wɑ/ fatawa fatwas n
fatwa
(Islam) A legal opinion, decree or ruling issued by a mufti or other Islamic lawyer.

fault /fɑlt/ /fɒlt/ /fɔlt/ /fɔːlt/ [fɒːlt] faults n
fout
A mistake or error.
breuk
(seismology) A fracture in a rock formation causing a discontinuity.

fault /fɑlt/ /fɒlt/ /fɔlt/ /fɔːlt/ [fɒːlt] v
beschuldigen euvel duiden kwalijk nemen
(transitive) To criticize, blame or find fault with something or someone.

faultless more faultless most faultless adj
foutloos loepzuiver
Without fault; free from defect or error.

faulty /ˈfɑlti/ /ˈfɔlti/ /ˈfɔːlti/ [ˈfɒːlti] faultier faultiest adj
gebrekkig kapot
Having or displaying faults; not perfect; not adequate or acceptable.

faun /fɔːn/ fauns n
faun
(Roman mythology) A woodland creature with pointed ears, legs, and short horns of a goat and a fondness for unrestrained revelry.

fauna /ˈfɔː.nə/ faunae faunas faunæ n
fauna
(uncountable) Animals considered as a group; especially those of a particular country, region, time. [from late 18th c.]

faux /foʊ/ /fəʊ/ adj
vals nep- onecht
Fake or artificial.

favor /ˈfeɪvə/ /ˈfeɪvɚ/ favors n
dienst gunst
A kind or helpful deed; an instance of voluntarily assisting (someone).

favourite /ˈfeɪv.ɹɪt/ adj
favoriet geliefkoost lievelings-
Preferred or liked above all others (unless qualified).

favourite /ˈfeɪv.ɹɪt/ favourites n
favoriet
A person or thing who enjoys special regard or favour.
A contestant or competitor thought most likely to win.

fawn /fɔːn/ adj
reebruin
Of the fawn colour.

fawn /fɔːn/ fawns n
hertenjong reekalf
A young deer.
reebruin
A pale brown colour tinted with yellow, like that of a fawn.

fawn /fɔːn/ v
vleien
(intransitive) To exhibit affection or attempt to please.
vleien versieren
(intransitive) To seek favour by flattery and obsequious behaviour (with on or upon).
kwispelen
(intransitive, of a dog) To show devotion or submissiveness by wagging its tail, nuzzling, licking, etc.

fax /fæks/ faxes faxxes n
fax
A document sent, or received and printed by a fax machine.

fax /fæks/ v
faxen
To send a document via a fax machine.

fax number fax numbers n
faxnummer
A number used to contact a particular fax machine.

fay /feɪ/ v
voegen
(shipbuilding, transitive) To join (pieces of timber) tightly.

faze /feɪz/ /fæɪz/ v
afschrikken
(transitive, informal) To frighten or cause hesitation; to daunt, put off (usually used in the negative); to disconcert, to perturb. [from mid 19th c.]

fealty /ˈfiː.əlti/ /ˈfiːlti/ fealties n
trouw vazallen eed
Fidelity to one's lord or master; the feudal obligation by which the tenant or vassal was bound to be faithful to his lord.
eed van trouw
The oath by which this obligation was assumed.

fear /fɪə/ /fɪɚ/ /fɪɹ/ fears n
angst vrees
(uncountable) A strong, unpleasant emotion or feeling caused by actual or perceived danger or threat.
angst schrik
(countable) A phobia, a sense of fear induced by something or someone.

fear /fɪə/ /fɪɚ/ /fɪɹ/ v
vrezen duchten
(transitive) To be afraid of (something or someone); to consider or expect (something or someone) with alarm.

fearful /ˈfɜː(ɹ)fəl/ /ˈfɜː(ɹ)fʊl/ /ˈfɪə(ɹ)fəl/ /ˈfɪə(ɹ)fʊl/ /ˈfɪɹfəl/ /ˈfɪɹfʊl/ fearfuler fearfulest fearfuller fearfullest more fearful most fearful adj
angstig bang vreesachtig
Tending to fear; timid.

fearless /ˈfɪələs/ /ˈfɪɹləs/ more fearless most fearless adj
onbevreesd
Without fear.

fearlessness /ˈfɪəlɪsnɪs/ fearlessnesses n
onbevreesdheid
The quality of being fearless.

feasibility feasibilities n
haalbaarheid
The state of being feasible or possible.

feasible /ˈfi.zə.bəl/ /ˈfiː.zə.bəl/ [ˈfi.zə.bɫ̩] [ˈfiː.zə.bɫ̩] [ˈfɪi.zə.bɫ̩] more feasible most feasible adj
haalbaar doenlijk mogelijk
Able to be done in practice.

feast /fiːst/ feasts n
feestmaaltijd
A very large meal, often of a ceremonial nature.
feest
A festival; a holy day or holiday; a solemn, or more commonly, a joyous, anniversary.

feast for the eyes feasts for the eyes n
lust voor het oog
Visually pleasing sight; something that is easy on the eye.

feat /fiːt/ feats n
prestatie verwezenlijking
A relatively rare or difficult accomplishment.

feather /ˈfɛð.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈfɛð.ɚ/ feathers n
veer pluim veder
A branching, hair-like structure that grows on the bodies of birds, used for flight, swimming, protection and display.

feathered adj
bevederd
(poetic) Covered or adorned with something, as if with feathers.

feature /ˈfi.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈfiː.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ features n
eigenschap
An important or main item.
(computing) A beneficial capability of a piece of software.
hoofdartikel verslag
(media) A long, prominent article or item in the media, or the department that creates them; frequently used technically to distinguish content from news.
gelaatstrek trek
Any of the physical constituents of the face (eyes, nose, etc.).

feature /ˈfi.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈfiː.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ v
benadrukken laten oplichten
(transitive) To ascribe the greatest importance to something within a certain context.
bevatten met
(transitive) To star, to contain.

feature film feature films n
hoofdfilm
The main, full-length film in a cinema program that also included a short film and often a newsreel. As of now, it plays after the trailers.
avondvullende film speelfilm
(by extension) Any film produced to be shown in cinemas before being released for home viewing.

febrile /ˈfiːbɹaɪl/ /ˈfɛbɹaɪl/ more febrile most febrile adj
koortsachtig koortsig
Feverish, or having a high temperature.
koortsachtig
Full of nervous energy.

fecal /ˈfiːkəl/ adj
fecaal
Of or relating to feces.

feceate v
zuiver
(rare) To discharge feces from the digestive tract.

feces /ˈfiːsiːz/ n
faeces uitwerpselen

feckless /ˈfɛkləs/ /ˈfɛklɪs/ more feckless most feckless adj
doelloos
Lacking purpose.
inefficiënt onhandig
Without skill, ineffective, incompetent.
lamlendig
Lacking the courage to act in any meaningful way.
futloos
(British, archaic) Lacking vitality.

fecundity /fɪˈkʌndɪtɪ/ fecundities n
vruchtbaarheid
Ability to produce offspring.
Ability to cause growth or increase.
Number, rate, or capacity of offspring production.
Rate of production of young by a female.

fed up more fed up most fed up adj
beu
(idiomatic) Frustrated, annoyed, tired, to the limit of one's endurance.

federal /ˈfɛdəɹəl/ /ˈfɛdɹəl/ adj
federaal bond
Pertaining to a league or treaty; derived from an agreement or covenant between parties, especially between nations.
Pertaining to the national government level in a federal nation, as opposed to state, provincial, county, city, or town.

federal district federal districts n
federaal district
A type of federal subdivision, often composed of a capital city

federal government federal governments n
bondsregering federale regering
Any of several forms of government of federations.

federalism federalisms n
federalisme
A system of national government in which power is divided between a central authority and a number of regions with delimited self-governing authority.

federalization federalizations n
federalisering
The unification of states to form a federal union.

federalize v
federaliseren
(transitive) To change (a unitary state) into a federation.

federation /ˌfɛdəˈɹeɪʃn̩/ federations n
federatie bondsstaat
Array of nations or states that are unified under one central authority which is elected by its members.
federatie
Any society or organisation formed from separate groups or bodies.

fee /fiː/ fees n
honorarium prijs heffing
An additional monetary payment charged for a service or good, especially one that is minor compared to the underlying cost.

feeble /ˈfiːbəl/ feebler feeblest adj
zwak
Deficient in physical strength.
Lacking force, vigor, or effectiveness in action or expression; faint.

feeble-minded feebler-minded feeblest-minded adj
zwak begaafd
Weak in intellectual power; lacking firmness or constancy; lacking intelligence

feed /ˈfiːd/ feeds n
voer voeder
(uncountable) Food given to (especially herbivorous) non-human animals.
aanvoer
Something supplied continuously.
festijn
(countable) A gathering to eat, especially in large quantities.
feed
(Internet) Encapsulated online content, such as news or a blog, that can be subscribed to.

feed /ˈfiːd/ v
voeden voeren
(transitive) To give (someone or something) food to eat.
voeden invoeren voeren
(transitive) To give to a machine to be processed.

feedback /ˈfiːdˌbæk/ feedbacks n
terugkoppeling
Critical assessment of a process or activity or of their results.
(electronics, cybernetics, control theory, ) The part of an output signal that is looped back into the input to control or modify a system.
rondzingen
(amplification) The high-pitched howling noise heard when there is a loop between a microphone and a speaker.

feeding bottle feeding bottles n
zuigfles
A bottle for feeding milk to babies or to the young of other animals.

feel /fiːl/ [fiːɫ] v
zich voelen
voelen
(intransitive) To search by sense of touch.
(transitive, copulative) To become aware of through the skin; to use the sense of touch on.
(transitive) To experience an emotion or other mental state about.

feel like v
zin hebben
To have a desire for something, or to do something.

feeler /ˈfiːlə/ /ˈfiːləɹ/ feelers n
voelend voeler
(literally) Someone or something that feels.
voelspriet voeldraad voelhoorn
(anatomy) An antenna or appendage used for feeling, especially on an insect.
proefballon
(figuratively) Something ventured to test another's feelings, opinion, or position.

feeler gauge feeler gauges n
voelermaat
A set of thin metal strips, of known thickness, used to measure a narrow gap

feeling /ˈfilɪŋ/ /ˈfiːlɪŋ/ more feeling most feeling adj
gevoelig
Emotionally sensitive.

feeling /ˈfilɪŋ/ /ˈfiːlɪŋ/ feelings n
gevoel
Sensation, particularly through the skin.
gevoel emotie
Emotion; impression.
gevoelens
(always, _, in the plural) Emotional state or well-being.
(always, _, in the plural) Emotional attraction or desire.
voorgevoel gevoel
Intuition.

feet on the ground n
met beide voeten op de grond blijven
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see feet,‎ on,‎ ground.

feign /feɪn/ v
fingeren veinzen voorwenden
To make a false show or pretence of; to counterfeit or simulate.
inbeelden veinzen
To imagine; to invent; to pretend to do something.
verbergen verzwijgen
To hide or conceal.

feijoa /feɪˈd͡ʒoʊ.ə/ /feɪˈhoʊ.ə/ /feɪˈʒoʊ.ə/ /ˈfiːd͡ʒɐʉ.ɐ/ feijoas n
feijoa
A South American evergreen shrub, Acca sellowiana (syn. Feijoa sellowiana).

feint /feɪnt/ feints n
schijnbeweging
(often, military) A movement made to confuse an opponent; a dummy.

feisty /ˈfaɪsti/ feistier feistiest more feisty most feisty adj
hardnekkig
Tenacious, energetic, spunky.
strijdbaar strijdlustig vechtlustig
Belligerent; prepared to stand and fight, especially in spite of relatively small stature or some other disadvantage.
lichtgeraakt
Easily offended and ready to bicker.

feldspar feldspars n
veldspaat
(mineral) Any of a large group of rock-forming minerals that, together, make up about 60% of the earth's outer crust. The feldspars are all aluminum silicates of the alkali metals sodium, potassium, calcium and barium. Feldspars are the principal constituents of igneous and plutonic rocks.

felicitous /fəˈlɪsɪtəs/ more felicitous most felicitous adj
gepast opportuun passend
Appropriate, apt, fitting.
gepast passend
(linguistics) Of a sentence or utterance: semantically and pragmatically coherent; fitting in the context.

felid felids n
kat katachtige
(zoology) Any member of the cat family (Felidae).

feline /ˈfiːlaɪn/ more feline most feline adj
katachtig
Of or pertaining to cats.
catlike (resembling a cat); sleek, graceful, inscrutable, sensual, and/or cunning.

fell /fɛl/ v
vellen
(transitive) To make something fall; especially to chop down a tree.

fellate /fəˈleɪt/ /ˈfɛleɪt/ v
fellatio doen pijpen
(transitive, by extension) To suck (something) in a manner suggestive of fellatio.
(transitive, figuratively) To suck up to, to flatter or be shamefully subservient to.

fellatio /fəˈleɪ.ʃi.oʊ/ /fəˈleɪ.ʃi.əʊ/ fellatios n
fellatio
The stimulation of the penis using the mouth.

fellow citizen n
medeburger medeburgeres stadsgenoot
A citizen of one's country or city.

fellow man fellow men n
medemens
A kindred member of humanity.

fellow traveller fellow travellers n
medereiziger reisgenoot
One who travels together with another.

fellowship /ˈfɛloʊʃɪp/ /ˈfɛləʃɪp/ /ˈfɛləʊʃɪp/ fellowships n
genootschap gezelschap
A company of people that share the same interest or aim.
beurs
(education) A merit-based scholarship.

felony /ˈfɛ.lə.ni/ felonies n
misdaad misdrijf
(US, historical, _, in, _, UK, legal) A serious criminal offense, which, under United States federal law, is punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year or by death.

felt /fɛlt/ felts n
vilt
A cloth or stuff made of matted fibres of wool, or wool and fur, fulled or wrought into a compact substance by rolling and pressure, with lees or size, without spinning or weaving.

felt /fɛlt/ v
vilten
(transitive) To make into felt, or a feltlike substance; to cause to adhere and mat together.

felt-tip pen felt-tip pens n
viltstift stift
(UK) A pen that holds quick-drying ink conveyed to a writing surface by means of a felt nib.

felucca feluccas n
feloek
A traditional wooden shallow-draught sailing boat used in the Mediterranean and along the Nile in Egypt, its rig consisting of one or two lateen sails.

female /ˈfiː.meɪl/ femaler femalest more female most female adj
vrouwelijk
Belonging to the sex which typically produces eggs (ova), or to the gender which is typically associated with it. [from 14th c.]
(figuratively) Having an internal socket, as in a connector or pipe fitting. [from 16th c.]

female /ˈfiː.meɪl/ females n
vrouw wijfje
One of the female (feminine) sex or gender.

femicide /ˈfɛmɪsaɪd/ femicides n
gynocide vrouwenmoord femicide feminicide
The killing of a woman or girl because of her sex, especially when motivated by misogyny. [from 19th c.]

feminationalism n
feminationalisme

feminine /ˈfɛmənɪn/ /ˈfɛmɪnɪn/ more feminine most feminine adj
vrouwelijk
Of or pertaining to the female sex; biologically female, not male.
Belonging to females; typically used by females.
Having the qualities stereotypically associated with women: nurturing, not aggressive.
(grammar) Of, pertaining or belonging to the female grammatical gender, in languages that have gender distinctions.

feminine /ˈfɛmənɪn/ /ˈfɛmɪnɪn/ feminines n
vrouwelijke
That which is feminine.

femininity /fɛmɪˈnɪnɪti/ femininities n
vrouwelijkheid
The sum of all attributes that are feminine or convey womanhood.

feminism /ˈfɛmɪnɪz(ə)m/ feminisms n
feminisme
A social theory or political movement which argues that legal and social restrictions on women must be removed in order to bring about equality of the sexes in all aspects of public and private life.

feminist /ˈfɛmənɪst/ more feminist most feminist adj
feministisch
relating to or in accordance with feminism.

feminist /ˈfɛmənɪst/ feminists n
feminist feministe
an advocate of feminism; a person who believes in bringing about the equality of the sexes (of women and men) in all aspects of public and private life
a member of a feminist political movement

femonationalism femonationalisms n
femonationalisme

femtosecond femtoseconds n
femtoseconde
(metrology) An SI unit of time equal to 10−15 seconds. Symbol: fs

fence /fɛns/ [fɛns] [fɛnts] fences n
heler
(informal) Someone who hides or buys and sells stolen goods, a criminal middleman for transactions of stolen goods.
omheining hek
(figuratively) A barrier, for example an emotional barrier.

fence /fɛns/ [fɛns] [fɛnts] v
helen
(transitive) To engage in the selling or buying of stolen goods.
(intransitive) To conceal the truth by giving equivocal answers; to hedge; to be evasive.

fencer /ˈfɛnsə/ /ˈfɛnsəɹ/ [ˈfɛnsɚ] fencers n
schermster schermer
A participant in the sport of fencing.

fencing /ˈfɛnsɪŋ/ fencings n
schermen
The art or sport of duelling with swords, especially with the 17th- to 18th-century European dueling swords and the practice weapons descended from them (sport fencing).
hekwerk
Material used to make fences, fences used as barriers or an enclosure.
heling
Receiving and buying of stolen goods.

fend /fɛnd/ v
zijn eigen boontjes doppen
(intransitive) To take care of oneself; to take responsibility for one's own well-being.
(rare, except as "fend for oneself") To defend, to take care of (typically construed with for); to block or push away (typically construed with off).

fend for oneself v
zijn eigen boontjes doppen
To take care of oneself without help.

fender /ˈfɛnd.ə(ɹ)/ fenders n
spatbord
(US) panel of a car which encloses the wheel area, especially the front wheels.
spatbord stootkussen stootwil vinder
(US) a shield, usually of plastic or metal, on a bicycle that protects the rider from mud or water
haardscherm
a low metal framework in front of a fireplace, intended to catch hot coals, soot, and ash

fender-bender fender-benders n
blikschade
(chiefly, US) A minor accident involving at least one motor vehicle.

feng shui /fɛŋ-/ /fɛŋˈʃuː.i/ /fʊŋ-/ /fʌŋˈʃweɪ/ n
feng shui
(by extension) An ancient Chinese system of geomancy used to design buildings and graves, and to determine the spatial arrangement of things, according to rules about the flow of energy, aimed at achieving harmony with the environment, promoting good fortune and wealth, etc.

fennec /ˈfɛnɪk/ fennecs n
fennek
A small fox of the species Vulpes zerda, found in the Sahara (excluding the coast) and having distinctive oversized ears.

fennel /ˈfɛnəl/ fennels n
venkel
A plant, Foeniculum vulgare, of the parsley family, which has a sweet, anise-like flavor.
(culinary) The seeds of the fennel plant used as a spice in cooking.

fenugreek /ˈfɛnjəˌɡɹiːk/ /ˈfɛnjʊˌɡɹiːk/ fenugreeks n
fenegriek honingklaver
The seeds of this plant, used as a spice (especially in Indian and Thai cooking).

feral /ˈfɛɹəl/ /ˈfɪəɹəl/ more feral most feral adj
verwilderd wild
(of an animal) Wild but descended from domestic or captive ancestors.

feral pigeon feral pigeons n
stadsduif
A variety of rock pigeon, Columba livia domestica, that has reverted to the wild and adapted itself to living in urban or rural areas.

fermata /ˌfɜːɹˈmɑtə/ /ˌfɜːˈmɑːtə/ fermatas fermate n
fermate
(music, countable) The notation ⟨◌͒⟩ of such a prolongation, usually represented as a dot with a semi-circle above or below it, written above or below the prolonged note or rest.

ferment /fəˈmɛnt/ /fɚˈmɛnt/ /ˈfɚ.mɛnt/ /ˈfɜː.mɛnt/ ferments n
gist
Something, such as a yeast or barm, that causes fermentation.

ferment /fəˈmɛnt/ /fɚˈmɛnt/ /ˈfɚ.mɛnt/ /ˈfɜː.mɛnt/ v
gisten stoken
To react, using fermentation; especially to produce alcohol by aging or by allowing yeast to act on sugars; to brew.
stoken
To stir up, agitate, cause unrest or excitement in.

fermentation /ˌfɜː(ɹ)mənˈteɪʃən/ /ˌfɜː(ɹ)mɛnˈteɪʃən/ fermentations n
gisting fermentatie
(biochemistry) Any of many anaerobic biochemical reactions in which an enzyme (or several enzymes produced by a microorganism) catalyses the conversion of one substance into another; especially the conversion (using yeast) of sugars to alcohol or acetic acid with the evolution of carbon dioxide

fermion /ˈfɜːmɪɒn/ fermions n
fermion
(particle physics, Standard Model) Any elementary or composite particle that has half-integer spin and thus obeys Fermi–Dirac statistics and the Pauli exclusion principle (equivalently, a particle for which the wavefunction of any system of identical such particles changes sign whenever two are swapped); a baryon, a lepton or a quark;(slightly more loosely) any such particle or any composite particle composed of fermions.

fermium /ˈfɜːɹmiəm/ n
fermium
A transuranic chemical element (symbol Fm) with an atomic number of 100.

fern /fɘːn/ /fɜːn/ /fɝn/ [fɜːn] ferns n
varen
Any of a group of some twenty thousand species of vascular plants classified in the division Pteridophyta that lack seeds and reproduce by shedding spores to initiate an alternation of generations.

ferocious /fəˈɹəʊʃəs/ more ferocious most ferocious adj
woest wild heftig
Marked by extreme and violent energy.

ferret /ˈfɛɹɪt/ ferrets n
fret
An often domesticated mammal (Mustela putorius furo) rather like a weasel, descended from the polecat and often trained to hunt burrowing animals.

ferriferous more ferriferous most ferriferous adj
ijzerhoudend
Containing iron.

ferroconcrete /ˌfɛɹoʊˈkɑnkɹit/ ferroconcretes n
gewapend beton
A building material made from Portland cement concrete with a matrix of steel bars or wires (rebars) to increase its tensile strength.

ferromagnetic more ferromagnetic most ferromagnetic adj
ferromagnetisch
(physics) Exhibiting ferromagnetism.

ferromagnetism ferromagnetisms n
ferromagnetisme
(physics) The phenomenon whereby certain substances can become permanent magnets when subjected to a magnetic field.

ferrous /ˈfɛɹəs/ more ferrous most ferrous adj
ijzeren
Of or containing iron.
(chemistry) Of compounds of iron in which it has a valence or oxidation number of 2.

ferruginous duck ferruginous ducks n
witoogeend
Aythya nyroca, a medium-sized diving duck from Eurasia

ferruginous hawk ferruginous hawks n
koningsbuizerd roestbruine ruigpootbuizerd rosse ruigpootbuizerd
Buteo regalis, a large bird of prey. It is not a true hawk like sparrowhawks or goshawks, but rather belongs to the broad-tailed buteo hawks, known as "buzzards" in Europe

ferry /ˈfeɹi/ /ˈfɛɹi/ /ˈfɛɹɪ/ ferries n
veerpont pont pontveer veer
A ship used to transport people, smaller vehicles and goods from one port to another, usually on a regular schedule.
A place where passengers are transported across water in such a ship.
The legal right or franchise that entitles a corporate body or an individual to operate such a service.

ferryboat /ˈfɛɹiˌboʊt/ /ˈfɛɹiˌbəʊt/ ferryboats n
veerboot
(nautical) A boat used to ferry passengers, vehicles, or goods across open water, especially one that runs to a regular schedule

ferryman ferrymen n
veerman
A man who operates a ferry.

fertile /ˈfɜːtaɪl/ /ˈfɜːtəl/ /ˈfɝːtaɪl/ /ˈfɝːtəl/ more fertile most fertile adj
vruchtbaar
Of land, etc.: capable of growing abundant crops; productive.

fertility /fɝˈtɪləti/ fertilities n
vruchtbaarheid
(uncountable) The condition, or the degree, of being fertile.

fertilizer /ˈfɜːtəlaɪzə/ /ˈfɜːɹtəlaɪzəɹ/ fertilizers n
mest
A natural substance that is used to make the ground more suitable for growing plants.
kunstmest
(chemistry) A chemical compound created to have the same effect.

ferule /ˈfɛɹuːl/ /ˈfɛɹəl/ ferules n
plak
(historical) A ruler-shaped instrument, generally used to slap naughty children on the hand.

fervent /ˈfɜː.vənt/ /ˈfɝ.vənt/ more fervent most fervent adj
fervent
Exhibiting particular enthusiasm, zeal, conviction, persistence, and/or belief.

fess /fɛs/ fesses n
faas
(heraldiccharge) A horizontal band across the middle of the shield.

fester /ˈfɛstə(ɹ)/ /ˈfɛstɚ/ v
bederven etteren
(intransitive) To become septic; to become rotten.
verergeren
(intransitive) To worsen, especially due to lack of attention.

festival /ˈfɛstəv(ə)l/ /ˈfɛstɪvl̩/ festivals n
festival feest
An event or series of special events centred on the celebration or promotion of some theme or aspect of the community, often held at regular intervals.

festive /ˈfɛstɪv/ more festive most festive adj
feestelijk feestelijke
Having the atmosphere, decoration, or attitude of a festival, holiday, or celebration.

festivity /fɛˈstɪvəti/ /fɛˈstɪvɪti/ /fɪ-/ festivities n
feestelijkheid
festiviteit
(often, pluralized) A festival or similar celebration.
vreugde
An experience or expression of celebratory feeling, merriment, gaiety.

festoon /fɛsˈtuːn/ festoons n
festoen
An ornament such as a garland or chain which hangs loosely from two tacked spots.
festoen lofwerk
(architectural element) A bas-relief, painting, or structural motif resembling such an ornament.

festschrift /ˈfɛstˌʃɹɪft/ festschriften festschrifts n
feestschrift feestbundel
A collection of articles, essays, etc., published together as a memorial or tribute to an academic or some other respected person. [from late 19th c.]

feta /ˈfɛtə/ fetas n
feta
A variety of curd cheese made from sheep’s or goat’s milk and originating from Greece.

fetch /fɑt͡ʃ/ /fɛt͡ʃ/ v
halen
(intransitive) To bring oneself; to make headway; to veer; as, to fetch about; to fetch to windward.

fete /feɪt/ /fɛt/ v
fêteren vieren
(transitive, usually in the passive) To celebrate (a person).

fetid /ˈfɛtɪd/ more fetid most fetid adj
stinkend walmend
Foul-smelling, stinking.

fetish /ˈfiː.tɪʃ/ /ˈfɛt.ɪʃ/ fetishes n
fetisj
Sexual attraction to or arousal at something abnormally sexual or nonsexual, such as an object or a nonsexual part of the body. [from the early 19th c.]

fetishism fetishisms n
fetisjisme
A form of paraphilia where the object of attraction is an inanimate object or a part of a person's body.

fetlock fetlocks n
kogelgewricht
A joint of the horse's leg below the knee or hock and above the hoof.

fetter /ˈfet.ə/ /ˈfɛt.ə/ /ˈfɛt.ɚ/ fetters n
boei kluister
A chain or similar object used to bind a person or animal – often by its legs (usually in plural).

fetus /ˈfiːtəs/ feti fetii fetus fetuses n
foetus
An unborn or unhatched vertebrate showing signs of the mature animal.

feud /fjuːd/ /fɪu̯d/ feuds n
vete wraak
A state of long-standing mutual hostility.
leengoed
An estate granted to a vassal by a feudal lord in exchange for service.

feudal law feudal laws n
leenrecht
(absolute use) The legislation governing feudal matters, such as the procedures, (mutual) rights and duties concerning fiefs, feudal lords and their enfeoffed vassals.

feudal lord feudal lords n
leenheer
A lord in a feudal system, one who bestows fiefs on vassals in exchange for homage, fealty, and obligations of personal services or rent.

feudalism /ˈfju.də.lɪ.zəm/ [ˈfju.də.lɪ.zm̩] feudalisms n
feodalisme leenstelsel
A social system based on personal ownership of resources and personal fealty between a suzerain (lord) and a vassal (subject). Defining characteristics are direct ownership of resources, personal loyalty, and a hierarchical social structure reinforced by religion.

feuilleton /fə.jə.ˈtoʊn/ /ˈfɔɪ.ɪ.tən/ /ˈfʊɪˌtɒn/ /ˌfəɪˈtɑn/ feuilletons n
feuilleton
A section of a European newspaper typically dedicated to arts, culture, criticism, and light literature.
An article published in such a section.

fever /ˈfivɚ/ /ˈfiːvə/ fevers n
koorts verhoging
A higher than normal body temperature of a person (or, generally, a mammal), usually caused by disease.

fever clinic fever clinics n
koortskliniek
A medical facility specially set up to diagnose people with fever in isolation.

fever dream fever dreams n
koortsdroom
An intense or confusing dream, often caused by fever.

feverfew feverfews n
moederkruid
A European aromatic perennial herb, Tanacetum parthenium (or Chrysanthemum parthenium or Pyrethrum parthenium), having daisy-like flowers; valued as a traditional medicine, especially for headaches.

feverish /ˈfi.vɚ.ɪʃ/ /ˈfiː.və.ɹɪʃ/ more feverish most feverish adj
koortsig
Having a fever, an elevated body temperature.
koortsachtig
Filled with excess energy.

few /fjuː/ /fɪu̯/ [fjʉː] [fjʉ͡u] fewer fewest least less determiner
weinig
(preceded by another determiner) An indefinite, but usually small, number of.

fewer /ˈfjuː.ɚ/ determiner
minder
a smaller number.

fez /fɛz/ fezes fezzes n
fez
A felt hat in the shape of a truncated cone, having a flat top with a tassel attached.

fiancé /fiɑnˈseɪ/ /fiˈɑnseɪ/ /fiˈɑːnseɪ/ /fiˈɒnseɪ/ /fiˈɒ̃seɪ/ /ˌfiɑnˈseɪ/ fiancée fiancés n
verloofde
A man who is engaged to be married; the man to whom one is engaged.
(proscribed) A person who is engaged to be married; the person to whom one is engaged.

fiancée /fiɑnˈseɪ/ /fiˈɑnseɪ/ /fiˈɑːnseɪ/ /fiˈɒnseɪ/ /fiˈɒ̃seɪ/ /ˌfiɑnˈseɪ/ fiancé fiancées n
verloofde
A woman who is engaged to be married; the woman to whom one is engaged.

fiat money fiat moneys fiat monies n
fiatgeld fiduciair geld
(economics) Money that is not backed by any commodity, but has value because people agree on its value, and often is established as legal tender by government fiat.

fib /fɪb/ fibs n
gejok leugentje
(informal) A lie, especially one that is more or less inconsequential.

fib /fɪb/ v
jokken
(informal, intransitive) To lie, especially more or less inconsequentially.

fiber plant fiber plants n
vezelplant
a plant species cultivated because its fibers have artisanal and/or industrial uses, e.g. as raw material for fabrics.

fibre /ˈfaɪ.bə(ɹ)/ fibres n
vezel
(countable) A single piece of a given material, elongated and roughly round in cross-section, often twisted with other fibres to form thread.
draad
(uncountable) Material in the form of fibres.
moraal
Moral strength and resolve.

fibreglass /ˈfaɪbəɡlɑːs/ fibreglasses n
glasvezel
Silica based glass extruded into fibers that possess a length at least 1000 times greater than their width.
A composite material made from fine fibres of spun glass held together with resin.

fibrelike more fibrelike most fibrelike adj
vezelachtig vezelig
Like fibre; fibrous.

fibril /faɪbɹ(ə)l/ fibrils n
fibril
A fine fibre or filament

fibroma fibromas fibromata n
fibroom
(pathology) A benign tumour of fibrous connective tissue.

fibromyalgia fibromyalgias n
fibromyalgie
(medicine, pathology) A condition characterised by chronic pain, stiffness, and tenderness of the muscles, tendons, and joints.

fibrous /ˈfaɪbɹəs/ more fibrous most fibrous adj
fibreus vezelig
Of or pertaining to fibre.

fickle /ˈfɪk.əl/ fickler ficklest more fickle most fickle adj
wispelturig grillig onberekenbaar onbestendig onbetrouwbaar
Quick to change one’s opinion or allegiance; insincere; not loyal or reliable.
veranderlijk
(figurative) Changeable.

fickleness ficklenesses n
onbetrouwbaarheid wispelturigheid
The quality of being fickle.

fiction /ˈfɪk.ʃən/ fictions n
fictie
(literature) Literary type using invented or imaginative writing, instead of real facts, usually written as prose.

fictional /ˈfɪkʃənəl/ more fictional most fictional adj
fictief
Invented, as opposed to real.

fictitious /fɪkˈtɪʃəs/ adj
fictief
Invented; contrived.

fiddle /ˈfɪd(ə)l/ /ˈfɪdl̩/ [ˈfɪɾl̩] v
fiedelen
To play the fiddle or violin, particularly in a folk or country style.

fiddler /ˈfɪdlə(ɹ)/ /ˈfɪdələ(ɹ)/ fiddlers n
speelman vedelaar
One who plays the fiddle.

fiddlesticks /ˈfɪdl̩.stɪks/ interjection
flauwekul
(euphemistic) Nonsense! Expresses dismissal or disdain.

fidget /ˈfɪd͡ʒ.ɪt/ fidgets n
zenuwlijder
(informal) A person who fidgets, especially habitually.

fidget /ˈfɪd͡ʒ.ɪt/ v
de kriebels hebben friemelen
(intransitive) To wiggle or twitch; to move the body, especially the fingers, around nervously or idly.

fidgety /ˈfɪd͡ʒɪti/ fidgetier fidgetiest adj
ongedurig priegelig
Having, or pertaining to, a tendency to fidget; restless.

fiduciary /fə.ˈduːʃ.i.eɹ.i/ /fɪ.ˈdjuːʃ.i.əɹ.i/ adj
fiduciair
(legal) Relating to an entity that owes to another good faith, accountability and trust, often in the context of trusts and trustees.

fiduciary /fə.ˈduːʃ.i.eɹ.i/ /fɪ.ˈdjuːʃ.i.əɹ.i/ fiduciaries n
curator gemachtigde mandataris
(legal) One who holds a thing in trust for another.

fie /faɪ/ interjection
foei vij
(archaic) Sometimes followed by on or upon: used to express distaste, disgust, or outrage.

fief /fiːf/ fiefs n
leen
(figurative) A territory, a domain, an area over which one exercises lordly control, particularly with regard to corporate or governmental bureaucracies.

fiefdom /ˈfiːf.dəm/ fiefdoms n
heerlijkheid leen leengoed
(historical) The estate controlled by a feudal lord.

field /fild/ /fiːld/ fields n
veld akker
A land area free of woodland, cities, and towns; an area of open country.
veld akker wei weide weiland
A wide, open space that is used to grow crops or to hold farm animals, usually enclosed by a fence, hedge or other barrier.
slagveld veld
A place where a battle is fought; a battlefield.
veld speelveld
A place where competitive matches are carried out with figures, or playing area in a board game or a computer game.
lichaam veld
(algebra) A commutative ring satisfying the field axioms.
vakgebied terrein gebied vak
A domain of study, knowledge or practice.
veld
(physics) A physical phenomenon (such as force, potential or fluid velocity) that pervades a region; a mathematical model of such a phenomenon that associates each point and time with a scalar, vector or tensor quantity.
(computing, object-oriented programming) An area of memory or storage reserved for a particular value, subject to virtual access controls.
(heraldry) The background of the shield.

field artillery field artilleries n
veldartillerie veldgeschut
The part of an army's artillery which consists of (light) fieldpieces (cannons, howitzers) which are mobile enough to deploy on the (battle) field, as opposed to the fixed guns in fortifications or naval artillery; usually excludes antiaircraft.

field bindweed field bindweeds n
akkerwinde
A common and invasive Eurasian perennial weed, Convolvulus arvensis, which has become established worldwide.

field hockey n
hockey
A form of hockey played on a grassed pitch with a hard rubber ball instead of a puck.

field horsetail field horsetails n
heermoes
A plant in the taxonomic genus Equisetum (horsetails); Equisetum arvense.

field hospital field hospitals n
veldhospitaal
A large mobile medical unit that temporarily takes care of casualties before they can be safely transported to more permanent hospital facilities.

field kitchen field kitchens n
veldkeuken
A mobile kitchen used to provision personnel on or near the site of a military operation.

field maple field maples n
Spaanse aak veldesdoorn
A maple tree of the species Acer campestre.

field marshal field marshals n
veldmaarschalk
(military ranks) In certain nations the highest military rank, ranking below only the commander in chief; now essentially disused.

field mouse field mice n
bosmuis
One of several species of mice in genus Apodemus found in Eurasia and Africa.

field of honor fields of honor n
veld van eer

field of view fields of view n
blikveld gezichtsveld zichtveld
(optics) The angular extent of what can be seen, either with the eye or with an optical instrument or camera.

field of vision /ˈfild ɘv ˈvɪʒ(ə)n/ /ˈfiːld ɘv ˈvɪʒ(ə)n/ fields of vision n
blikveld gezichtsveld zichtveld
The area that a person, an animal, etc., can see with its eyes (or each eye individually) without turning the head.

field officer field officers n
veldofficier
A (para)military commissioned officer who holds a field grade, ranking under general officers but above lower grades and fit to command medium-size units on the field, such as a battalion or regiment; or a non-army equivalent in rank.

fieldfare /ˈfiːldfɛə/ fieldfares n
kramsvogel
A large thrush, Turdus pilaris, a bird of Eurasia.

fieldpiece fieldpieces n
veldkanon
A mobile artillery piece, i.e. gun or howitzer, for use in the field.

fieldwork /ˈfildwɝk/ /ˈfiːldwɜːk/ fieldworks n
veldwerk
(uncountable, agriculture) Work done out in the fields as opposed to that done elsewhere on the farm (e.g., barn, house, outbuildings, office).
(in scientific research) The collection of raw data in the field, field research, field study, field studies.

fiendish /ˈfiːndɪʃ/ more fiendish most fiendish adj
duivels sinister
Sinister; evil; like a fiend.

fiendishly /ˈfiːndɪʃli/ more fiendishly most fiendishly adv
duivels hels
In a fiendish manner; evilly, wickedly.

fierce /fɜː(ɹ)s/ /fɪəs/ /fɪɹs/ fiercer fiercest more fierce most fierce adj
woest
Exceedingly violent, severe, ferocious, cruel or savage.

fierljeppen n
fierljeppen
A form of pole vaulting where the objective is to jump across a ditch as far as possible, rather than overcome a height.

fiery /ˈfaɪəɹi/ /ˈfaɪɹi/ fierier fieriest more fiery most fiery adj
vurig
Of or relating to fire.

fifteen /fɪfˈtiːn/ /ˈfɪf.tiːn/ numeral
vijftien
The cardinal number occurring after fourteen (14) and before sixteen (16).

fifteenth /ˌfɪfˈtiːnθ/ adj
vijftiende
The ordinal form of the number fifteen.

fifth /fɪft/ /fɪfθ/ /fɪθ/ adj
vijfde
The ordinal form of the number five.

fifth /fɪft/ /fɪfθ/ /fɪθ/ fifths n
vijfde
The person or thing in the fifth position.
One of five equal parts of a whole.
kwint
(music) The musical interval between one note and another five scale degrees higher (the fifth note in a scale)

fifth column fifth columns n
vijfde colonne
A group of people which clandestinely undermines a larger group, such as a nation, to which it is expected to be loyal.

fifth wheel /-ˈwil/ /-ˈwiːl/ /ˌfɪfθ ˈʍil/ /ˌfɪfθ ˈʍiːl/ fifth wheels n
't vijfde wiel
(idiomatic, informal) Anything superfluous or unnecessary.

fifties /ˈfɪftiz/ n
jaren 1950 jaren 50 jaren vijftig
The decade of the 1850s, 1950s, etc.

fiftieth /ˈfɪf.ti.əθ/ adj
vijftigste
The ordinal form of the number fifty.

fifty /ˈfɪfti/ numeral
vijftig
The cardinal number occurring after forty-nine and before fifty-one.

fifty-eight numeral
achtenvijftig
The cardinal number immediately following fifty-seven and preceding fifty-nine.

fifty-fifty adv
samsam fiftyfifty
In half: in two equal parts, shares, etc.

fifty-five numeral
vijfenvijftig
The cardinal number immediately following fifty-four and preceding fifty-six.

fifty-four numeral
vierenvijftig
The cardinal number immediately following fifty-three and preceding fifty-five.

fifty-nine numeral
negenenvijftig
The cardinal number immediately following fifty-eight and preceding sixty.

fifty-one /ˌfɪfti wʌn/ numeral
eenenvijftig
The cardinal number immediately following fifty and preceding fifty-two.

fifty-seven /ˌfɪftiˈsɛvn̩/ /ˌfɪftiˈsɛvən/ numeral
zevenenvijftig
The cardinal number immediately following fifty-six and preceding fifty-eight.

fifty-six numeral
zesenvijftig
The cardinal number immediately following fifty-five and preceding fifty-seven.

fifty-three numeral
drieënvijftig
The cardinal number immediately following fifty-two and preceding fifty-four.

fifty-two numeral
tweeënvijftig
The cardinal number immediately following fifty-one and preceding fifty-three.

fig /fɪɡ/ figs n
vijg
The fruit of the fig tree, pear-shaped and containing many small seeds. [from 12th c.]
vijgenboom vijg
A fruit-bearing tree or shrub of the genus Ficus that is native mainly to the tropics. [from 14th c.]

fig leaf fig leaves n
vijgenblad
A representation of leaf of a fig plant used to cover the genitals of a nude figure in a work of art (alluding to Genesis iii 7, in which Adam and Eve use fig leaves to hide their nakedness).

fight /faɪt/ [fʌɪt] fights n
gevecht
An occasion of fighting.
(sports) A boxing or martial arts match.
gevecht strijd slag
(archaic) A battle between opposing armies.
gevecht boel
A physical confrontation or combat between two or more people or groups.
strijd gevecht
A conflict, possibly nonphysical, with opposing ideas or forces; strife.
vechtlust
(uncountable) The will or ability to fight.

fight /faɪt/ [fʌɪt] v
vechten bevechten met tegen uitvechten
(transitive) To engage in combat with; to oppose physically, to contest with.
vechten strijden bevechten kampen met tegen
(intransitive) To contend in physical conflict, either singly or in war, battle etc.
ijveren opkomen voor
(intransitive) To strive for something; to campaign or contend for success.
bekampen bevechten
(transitive) To try to overpower; to fiercely counteract.

fight fire with fire v
vuur met vuur bestrijden
(idiomatic) To respond to an attack with a similar or identical counter-attack (e.g. to respond to gunfire with reciprocal gunfire).

fight to the death fights to the death n
doodstrijd
A fight in which there is only one winner, the survivor.

fighter /ˈfaɪ.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈfaɪtɚ/ [ˈfaɪ̯ɾɚ] fighters n
kamper strijder vechter bestrijder
A person who fights; a combatant.
kamper strijder krijger
A warrior; a fighting soldier.
kamper vechter
A pugnacious, competitive person.
gevechtsvliegtuig jachtvliegtuig jager
A class of fixed-wing aircraft whose primary purpose is to shoot down other aircraft, sometimes accompanied by a secondary purpose of attacking ground targets.
kamper kampvechter vechter vechtsporter
A participant in boxing or any martial art.

fighter plane fighter planes n
gevechtsvliegtuig jachtvliegtuig jager
(aircraft, military) A military aircraft primarily designed to attack enemy aircraft. Frequently shortened to fighter.

fighting fish fighting fish fighting fishes n
Siamese kempvis
A small aggressive freshwater fish originating from Thailand, popular as aquarium fish, Betta splendens.

figment /ˈfɪɡ.mənt/ figments n
bedenksel droom verzinsel
A fabrication, fantasy, invention; something fictitious.

figurative /ˈfɪɡəɹətɪv/ more figurative most figurative adj
figuurlijk overdrachtelijk
Of use as a metaphor, simile, metonym or other figure of speech, as opposed to literal; using figures; as when saying that someone who eats more than they should is a pig or like a pig.
Metaphorically so called.

figuratively more figuratively most figuratively adv
figuurlijk
(manner) In a figurative manner.

figure /ˈfɪɡjɚ/ /ˈfɪɡə/ /ˈfɪɡɚ/ /ˈfɪɡɪu̯ɹ/ figures n
figuur afbeelding
A drawing or diagram conveying information.
The representation of any form, as by drawing, painting, modelling, carving, embroidering, etc.; especially, a representation of the human body.
personage
A person or thing representing a certain consciousness.
figuur
A human figure, which dress or corset must fit to; the shape of a human body.
cijfer
A numeral.
vorm
A shape.

figure /ˈfɪɡjɚ/ /ˈfɪɡə/ /ˈfɪɡɚ/ /ˈfɪɡɪu̯ɹ/ v
menen
To think, to assume, to suppose, to reckon.
berekenen
(obsolete) To represent by a figure, as to form or mould; to make an image of, either palpable or ideal; also, to fashion into a determinate form; to shape.

figure of speech figures of speech n
stijlfiguur
(rhetoric, stylistic) A word or phrase that intentionally deviates from ordinary language use to produce a rhetorical effect.

figure out v
doorhebben er achter komen ontcijferen uitvogelen
(informal) To come to understand; to discover or find a solution; to deduce.

figure skating n
kunstschaatsen kunstrijden
A sport where people perform spins, jumps and other moves on skates.

figurehead /ˈfɪɡjəɹˌhɛd/ /ˈfɪɡəɹˌhɛd/ figureheads n
boegbeeld
(nautical) A carved figure on the prow of a sailing ship.

file /faɪl/ [faɪ̯(ə)ɫ] files n
dossier ordner bestand
A collection of papers collated and archived together.
rij file kolonne
A column of people one behind another, whether "single file" or in a grid pattern.
vijl
A hand tool consisting of a handle to which a block of coarse metal is attached, and used for removing sharp edges or for cutting, especially through metal.
lijn
(chess) one of the eight vertical lines of squares on a chessboard (i.e., those identified by a letter).
bestand file
(computing) An aggregation of data on a storage device, identified by a name.
(computing) The primary item on the menu bar, containing commands such as open, save, print, etc.

file /faɪl/ [faɪ̯(ə)ɫ] v
archiveren
(transitive) To commit (official papers) to some office.
vijlen
(transitive) To smooth, grind, or cut with a file.
opslaan
(transitive) To store a file (aggregation of data) on a storage medium such as a disc or another computer.

file extension file extensions n
bestandsextensie
A short series of text characters at the end of a computer filename, used to indicate the type of contents and the software that will be required to operate or open it.

file manager file managers n
bestandsbeheer
(computing) A computer program that provides a user interface to manage files and folders.

file system file systems n
bestandssysteem

filial /ˈfi.li.əl/ /ˈfɪl.i.əl/ /ˈfɪl.jəl/ more filial most filial adj
dochterlijk zoonlijk
(not comparable) Pertaining to or befitting a son or daughter.

filial piety n
kinderlijke gehoorzaamheid
The virtue of showing respect and doing good deeds for one's parents, elders, and ancestors, as understood in Confucian ethics and commonly observed in the East Asian cultural sphere.

filigree /ˈfɪl.ɪ.ɡɹiː/ filigrees n
filigraan
(chiefly, jewellery) A delicate and intricate ornamentation made from platinum, gold or silver (or sometimes other metal) twisted wire.

filing /faɪ.lɪŋ/ filings n
splinter vijlsel
Any particle that has been removed by a file or similar implement; a shaving.
archivering
The act of storing documents in an archive; archiving.

fill /fɪl/ [fɪɫ] fills n
lading
An amount that fills a container.
vulling vulsel
Inexpensive material used to occupy empty spaces, especially in construction.

fill /fɪl/ [fɪɫ] v
vullen
(transitive) To occupy fully, to take up all of.
To enter (something), making it full.
(intransitive) To become full.
(transitive) To treat (a tooth) by adding a dental filling to it.
vullen aanvullen opvullen
(transitive) To add contents to (a container, cavity, or the like) so that it is full.
vervullen
(intransitive) To become pervaded with something.
(transitive) To satisfy or obey (an order, request, or requirement).
invullen
(transitive) To install someone, or be installed, in (a position or office), eliminating a vacancy.

fill in v
vervangen
(transitive, idiomatic) To inform somebody, especially to supply someone missing or missed information.
(intransitive, idiomatic) To substitute for somebody or something.

fill out /fɪl ˈaʊt/ v
invullen
(transitive) To complete a form or questionnaire with requested information.
dikkerworden
(intransitive) To have one's physique expand with maturity or with surplus weight.

fill up v
opvullen vollopen
(transitive) To make (something) completely full.
tanken
(intransitive) To fill the tank of a vehicle with fuel.

filled /fɪld/ adj
gevuld vol
(followed by with) That is now full.

filler /ˈfɪlə(ɹ)/ /ˈfɪlɚ/ fillers n
stopwoord
Any spoken sound or word used to fill gaps in speech; filled pause.

fillet weld fillet welds n
hoeklas
A weld of two pieces of metal at an angle.

fillip /ˈfɪlɪp/ fillips n
knip vingerknip
(archaic) The action of holding the tip of a finger against the thumb and then releasing it with a snap; a flick.

filly /ˈfɪli/ fillies n
merrieveulen
A young female horse.

film /fɪlm/ [fɪɫm] [ˈfɪlm̩] [ˈfɪləm] films n
film laagje
A thin layer of some substance; a pellicle; a membranous covering, causing opacity.
film
(photography) A medium used to capture images in a camera.

film /fɪlm/ [fɪɫm] [ˈfɪlm̩] [ˈfɪləm] v
filmen
(ambitransitive) To record (activity, or a motion picture) on photographic film.

film director film directors n
filmregisseuse regisseur regisseuse filmregisseur
A person who directs and supervises the production of a movie, especially as profession.

film projector film projectors n
filmprojector
An opto-mechanical device for displaying motion pictures by projecting them on a projection screen (Movie projector for projection of moving images from film).

filmmaker filmmakers n
filmmaker
A producer or director of films/movies.

filmy fern filmy ferns n
vliesvaren
Any of the ferns in the family Hymenophyllaceae, so named for their thin, membranous fronds.

filter /ˈfɪltə/ /ˈfɪltɚ/ filters n
filter
A device which separates a suspended, dissolved, or particulate matter from a fluid, solution, or other substance; any device that separates one substance from another.
Electronics or software that separates unwanted signals (for example noise) from wanted signals or that attenuates selected frequencies.
Any item, mechanism, device or procedure that acts to separate or isolate.

filter /ˈfɪltə/ /ˈfɪltɚ/ v
filteren
(transitive) To sort, sift, or isolate.
filteren sijpelen
(intransitive) To pass through a filter or to act as though passing through a filter.
druppelen sijpelen
(intransitive) To move slowly or gradually; to come or go a few at a time.

filter bubble filter bubbles n
informatieluchtbel

filter feeder filter feeders n
filtervoeder
(biology) Any aquatic animal that obtains nourishment by filtering particles of food from the water in which it lives.

filter funnel filter funnels n
filtertrechter
(chemistry) A glass funnel, into which is placed filter paper or other material, through which a liquid / solid mixture is poured in order to separate them.

filter tip filter tips n
filter sigarettenfilter
A section at the mouth end of a cigarette containing porous absorbent materials designed to remove tar.
filtersigaret
A cigarette having such a section.

filthy /ˈfɪlθi/ filthier filthiest adj
vuil smerig
Covered with filth; very dirty.

filthy rich adj
steenrijk stinkend rijk
(idiomatic) Very rich (wealthy).

filtrate /ˈfɪltɹeɪt/ filtrates n
filtraat

filtration /fɪlˈtɹeɪʃən/ filtrations n
filtratie
The act or process of filtering; the mechanical separation of a liquid from the undissolved particles floating in it.

fin /fɪn/ fins n
vin
(ichthyology) One of the appendages of a fish, used to propel itself and to manoeuvre/maneuver.
A similar appendage of a cetacean or other marine animal.
A similar structure on the tail of a bomb, used to help keep it on course.
staartvin vin
A thin, rigid component of an aircraft, extending from the fuselage and used to stabilise and steer the aircraft.
hanenkam vin
A hairstyle, resembling the fin of a fish, in which the hair is combed and set into a vertical ridge along the top of the head from about the crown to the forehead.
flipper zwemvlies
A device worn by divers and swimmers on their feet.

fin whale fin whales n
vinvis
A whale of the rorqual family (Balaenoptera physalus).

finagle /fɪˈneɪ.ɡəl/ v
ontfutselen ritselen
(transitive) To obtain, arrange, or achieve by deceitful methods, by trickery.
foefelen ritselen zwendelen
(ambitransitive) To cheat or swindle; to use crafty, deceitful methods. (often with "out of" preceding the object)

final /ˈfaɪn(ə)l/ /ˈfaɪnl̩/ [-nəɫ] more final most final adj
definitief laatste finaal ultiem
Last; ultimate.

final /ˈfaɪn(ə)l/ /ˈfaɪnl̩/ [-nəɫ] finals n
finale eindexamen eindronde
(US, Canada) A final examination; a test or examination given at the end of a term or class; the test that concludes a class.

final examination final examinations n
eindexamen
A test given at the end of a period of coursework to determine whether the student has adequately learned the material covered in that period.

final obstruent devoicing final obstruent devoicings n
eindklankverscherping
(linguistics) The feature of a language of only allowing voiceless consonants before a pausa.

finale /fɪˈnæli/ /fɪˈnɑli/ /fɪˈnɑːli/ finales n
finale
The grand end of something, especially of a show or piece of music.

finalist finalists n
finalist finaliste
A university student during the period of sitting their final examinations (whether or not in their final year of study).

finally /ˈfaɪ.nə.li/ /ˈfaɪn.li/ adv
uiteindelijk
At the end or conclusion; ultimately.
uiteindelijk ten slotte
(sequence) To finish (with); lastly (in the present).
ten slotte uiteindelijk
(manner) Definitively, comprehensively.

finals /ˈfaɪnəlz/ n
finale
(UK, Ireland, Commonwealth, sports) A contest that narrows a field of contestants (finalists) to ranked positions, usually in numbered places (1st place/prize, 2nd place/prize, etc.) or a winner and numbered runners-up (1st runner-up, etc.).

finance /faɪˈnæns/ /fɪˈnæns/ /ˈfaɪnæns/ finances n
financiën
The science of management of money and other assets.
(usually, in the plural) Monetary resources, especially those of a public entity or a company.

finance /faɪˈnæns/ /fɪˈnæns/ /ˈfaɪnæns/ v
financieren
(transitive) To manage financially; be financier for; provide or obtain funding for a transaction or undertaking.

financial /faɪˈnænʃəl/ /fɪˈnænʃəl/ adj
financieel financiële
Related to finances.
betalend betalende
Having dues and fees paid up to date for a club or society.

financial market financial markets n
financiële markt
A market where financial securities (such as stocks and bonds) and commodities are bought and sold.

finch /fɪnt͡ʃ/ finches n
vink
Any bird of other families of similar appearance to members of family Fringillidae.

find /faɪnd/ finds n
vondst
Anything that is found (usually valuable), as objects on an archeological site or a person with talent.

find /faɪnd/ v
vinden aantreffen
(transitive) To encounter or discover something being searched for; to locate.
vinden ontdekken
(transitive) To point out.
vinden van mening zijn
(ditransitive) To decide that, to discover that, to form the opinion that.
achten
(intransitive, law) To determine or judge.

find oneself /ˈfaɪnd wʌnsɛlf/ v
zich in een bepaalde plek bevinden
(literally) To discover oneself to be in a particular place.

find out v
ontdekken onderzoeken uitvinden
To discover or expose (someone) as disobedient, dishonest, etc.

finding /ˈfaɪndɪŋ/ findings n
vinding
A result of research or an investigation.

fine /faɪn/ /fæːn/ finer finest adj
goed
(informal) Being acceptable, adequate, passable, or satisfactory.
uitstekend
Of superior quality.
fijn
Consisting of especially minute particulates; made up of particularly small pieces.
prachtig
(of weather) Sunny and not raining.

fine /faɪn/ fines n
boete bekeuring geldboete
A fee levied as punishment for breaking the law.

fine /faɪn/ v
beboeten bekeuren
(transitive) To issue a fine as punishment to (someone).

fine arts n
schone kunsten
The purely aesthetic arts, such as music, painting, and poetry, as opposed to industrial or functional arts such as architecture or carpentry.

fine feathers make fine birds proverb
kleren maken de man
(idiom) Something that appears beautiful or good is by definition beautiful or good.

fine print n
kleine lettertjes
(idiomatic) The details, restrictions, terms, or conditions, especially of a contract, often printed in very small type.

fine words butter no parsnips proverb
praatjes vullen geen gaatjes
Nothing is achieved by empty words or flattery.

fine-grained more fine-grained most fine-grained adj
fijnkorrelig
Consisting of fine particles.
fijnmazig
(figurative) Highly detailed.

fine-structure constant n
fijnstructuurconstante
(electrodynamics) The fundamental physical value α, presumed to be constant, that characterizes the strength of the electromagnetic force. Equal to about 1/137 = 0.0072973525.

fine-tooth comb /ˌfaɪntuːθ ˈkəʊm/ /ˌfaɪnˌtuθ ˈkoʊm/ fine-tooth combs n
loep
(figuratively) A means of making a thorough search.

fine-tooth comb /ˌfaɪntuːθ ˈkəʊm/ /ˌfaɪnˌtuθ ˈkoʊm/ v
onder de loep nemen
(figuratively) To search (something or somewhere) meticulously.

finger /ˈfɪŋəɹ/ /ˈfɪŋɡə/ /ˈfɪŋɡəɹ/ fingers n
vinger
(anatomy) A slender jointed extremity of the human hand, (often) exclusive of the thumb.
vinger bodempje
(fashion) A part of a glove intended to cover a finger.

finger /ˈfɪŋəɹ/ /ˈfɪŋɡə/ /ˈfɪŋɡəɹ/ v
aanwijzen
(transitive) To identify or point out; to blame for something.
porren
(transitive) To report to or identify for the authorities; to inform on.
(transitive, music) To provide instructions in written music as to which fingers are to be used to produce particular notes or passages.
vingeren
(transitive, sex) To use the fingers to penetrate or sexually stimulate one's own or another person's vulva, vagina, or anus.

finger on the pulse fingers on the pulse n
vinger aan de pols
An active interest in the latest developments (of some topic).

finger ring finger rings n
vingerring
A ring (often ornamental and/or precious) designed to be worn on a finger.

finger-wag v
vingerschudden
To move the index finger horizontally back and forth, as to say no or reject something.
To move the index finger repeatedly up and down, as to threaten or reprimand someone.

fingerboard fingerboards n
toets
(music, lutherie) A flat or roughly flat strip on the neck of a stringed instrument, against which the strings are pressed to shorten the vibrating length and produce notes of higher pitches.

fingering fingerings n
vingeren
(music, uncountable) The act of using one's fingers in the playing of a musical instrument.
(uncountable) The act of using the fingers to stimulate one's own, or another person's, vulva, vagina, or anus.

fingernail /ˈfɪŋɡɚˌneɪl/ fingernails n
vingernagel nagel
The hard, flat translucent covering near the tip of a human finger, useful for scratching and fine manipulation.

fingerprint /ˈfɪŋɡɚˌpɹɪnt/ fingerprints n
vingerafdruk
The natural pattern of ridges on the tips of human fingers, unique to each individual.
The patterns left on surfaces where uncovered fingertips have touched, especially as used to identify the person who touched the surface.
digitale vingerafdruk
(cryptography) A unique identification for a public key in asymmetric cryptography.

fingerprint /ˈfɪŋɡɚˌpɹɪnt/ v
vingerafdrukken maken vingerafdrukken nemen
(transitive) To take somebody's fingerprints.

fingertip /ˈfɪŋɡɚˌtɪp/ fingertips n
vingertop
The tip of the human finger.

fingerwidth fingerwidths n
vingerbreedte
A width approximately one finger wide.

finial /ˈfaɪ-/ /ˈfɪn.i.əl/ finials n
piron
(architectural element) Especially in Gothic architecture: an ornament, often in the form of a bunch or knot of foliage, on the peak of the gable of a roof, a pediment, a pinnacle, etc.

finish /ˈfɪnɪʃ/ finishes n
eindstreep finish meet
An end; the end of anything.

finish /ˈfɪnɪʃ/ v
beëindigen afwerken eindigen gedaan zijn ophouden
(transitive) To put an end to; to destroy.

finish line finish lines n
eindmeet eindstreep
(sports) A line marking the end of a race.

finished product finished products n
eindproduct
The final version of a product.

finishing move finishing moves n
genadeslag
(video games) In media such as one-on-one fighting video games and professional wrestling, a dedicated special attack used to knock out an enemy on the brink of defeat in a flashy and spectacular manner.

finite /ˈfaɪ.naɪt/ /ˈfɑɪ.nɑɪt/ more finite most finite adj
eindig
Having an end or limit; (of a quantity) constrained by bounds; (of a set) whose number of elements is a natural number.

finite verb finite verbs n
finiet werkwoord persoonsvorm verbum finitum
(grammar) A verb inflected for person and tense that can stand on its own as a complete sentence.

finity finities n
eindigheid
(uncountable) The state or characteristic of being limited in number or scope.

fir /fɜː(ɹ)/ /fɝ/ /fɪɹ/ firs n
zilverspar spar
(chiefly, countable) A conifer of the genus Abies.

fir-cone fir-cones n
sparappel
The conical fruit of a fir tree.

fire /ˈfaɪ.ə/ /ˈfaɪ.əɹ/ [faɪ̯ə] [fʌɪ̯ɚ] [ˈfaə] [ˈfaɪ̯ɚ] [ˈfaː] [ˈfäːɚ] [ˈfɑe̯ə] [ˈfɑə] [ˈfɑəː] fires n
vuur brand
(countable) An instance of this chemical reaction, especially when intentionally created and maintained in a specific location to a useful end (such as a campfire or a hearth fire).
brand vuur
(countable) The occurrence, often accidental, of fire in a certain place, causing damage and danger.
vuur
(uncountable, alchemy, philosophy) The aforementioned chemical reaction of burning, considered one of the Classical elements or basic elements of alchemy.
(uncountable) The bullets or other projectiles fired from a gun or other ranged weapon.
vuur fornuis stoof
(countable, British) A heater or stove used in place of a real fire (such as an electric fire).

fire /ˈfaɪ.ə/ /ˈfaɪ.əɹ/ [faɪ̯ə] [fʌɪ̯ɚ] [ˈfaə] [ˈfaɪ̯ɚ] [ˈfaː] [ˈfäːɚ] [ˈfɑe̯ə] [ˈfɑə] [ˈfɑəː] v
ontslaan
(transitive) To terminate the employment contract of (an employee), especially for cause (such as misconduct or poor performance).
schieten afvuren bakken vuren
(transitive, sports) To shoot; to attempt to score a goal.
afgaan
(intransitive, physiology) To cause an action potential in a cell.

fire alarm fire alarms n
brandalarm
An electromechanical or electronic bell, klaxon, chime, horn, speaker, strobe light or other device which warns people in a building of a possible fire or other condition requiring evacuation.
The sound or other warning made by a fire alarm.

fire ant fire ants n
vuurmier
Any of several red or yellow ants that can inflict a harsh sting.

fire at will phraseologicalUnit
vuur naar believen!
(military) Fire when ready. A command that allows troops to use weapons at their discretion and choose their own targets, allowing the individual soldier a greater freedom of timing the shot with target movement and similar.

fire blight fire blights n
bacterievuur
(plant disease) A bacterial plant disease, caused by Erwinia amylovora, that affects apples, pears and some other members of the Rosaceae family.

fire brigade /ˈfaɪə(ɹ)bɹɪˌɡeɪd/ fire brigades n
brandweer
(firefighting, British) An organization, often part of a local government, whose purpose is preventing and putting out fires.

fire department fire departments n
brandweer
(firefighting, US) An organization, often part of a local government, whose purpose is preventing and putting out fires. May provide other emergency services as well.

fire engine /faɪə(ɹ).ɛn.dʒɪn/ /faɪɚ.ɛn.dʒɪn/ fire engines n
brandweerauto brandweerwagen
(firefighting) A vehicle used by firefighters to pump water to fight a fire. Typically, a fire engine carries a supply of water and has the ability to connect to an external water supply.

fire escape fire escapes n
brandtrap
Any of the series of emergency doors, ladders, or stairs used to evacuate a building if a fire breaks out.
nooduitgang
The entire escape route viewed as a whole.

fire extinguisher /ˈfaɪəɹ ɪkˌstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ.ə(ɹ)/ fire extinguishers n
brandblusser
A device that can be used to put out a fire. Usually a portable cylinder filled with carbon dioxide, dry powder or water, in the latter two cases with some means of pressurising the cylinder to expel the contents.

fire hose fire hoses n
brandslang brandspuit
A hose designed to deliver water to douse a fire, usually much stronger and wider in diameter than a garden hose.

fire hydrant fire hydrants n
brandkraan hydrant
(firefighting) A device used by firefighters to obtain water from the main supply, consisting of a barrel, connections for hose and a valve assembly.

fire point fire points n
zelfontbrandingstemperatuur
The lowest temperature at which the vapour of a fuel will continue to burn for at least five seconds after ignition by an open flame of standard dimension.

fire station fire stations n
brandweerkazerne
The building where firefighters and fire trucks/fire engines are housed when not answering an alarm.

fire-resistant adj
brandwerend

firearm firearms n
vuurwapen
A personal weapon that uses explosive powder to propel a projectile often made of lead.

fireball /ˈfaɪ.ə(ɹ)ˌbɔːl/ fireballs n
vuurbol
(sailing) A class of sailing dinghy with a single trapeze and a symmetrical spinnaker, sailed by a crew of two.

firebird firebirds n
vuurvogel
(Slavic mythology) A magical and prophetic glowing or burning bird from a faraway land, which is both a blessing and a harbinger of doom to its captor

firebrand /ˈfaɪə.bɹænd/ /ˈfaɪɚ.bɹænd/ firebrands n
fakkel
A torch or other burning stick with a flame at one end.

firecracker /ˈfaɪə(ɹ)ˌkɹækə(ɹ)/ firecrackers n
rotje
A small explosive device, typically containing a small amount of gunpowder in a tightly-wound roll of paper, primarily designed to produce a large bang.

firedamp firedamps n
mijngas
(mining) An inflammable gas (mostly methane) found in coal mines; forms an explosive mixture with air.

firefighter /ˈfaɪ.ɚˌfaɪ.tɚ/ /ˈfaɪə(ɹ)ˌfaɪ.tə(ɹ)/ firefighters n
brandweerman brandweervrouw
A person who has been trained to put out fires.

firefighting n
brandweer
The profession of being a firefighter.

firefly fireflies n
glimworm vuurvlieg
(New England, New York, Upper Midwestern US, Western US, Florida) Any beetle of the family Lampyridae, which exhibit bioluminescence during twilight.

firelighter firelighters n
aanmaakblokje
small block of flammable substance, typically sawdust and wax combined, used to light fires.

fireplace /ˈfaɪəpleɪs/ /ˈfaɪɹpleɪs/ fireplaces n
open haard
An open hearth for holding a fire at the base of a chimney.

firepower firepowers n
vuurkracht
The capacity of a weapon to deliver fire onto a target.
The ability to deliver fire.

firewall /ˈfaɪ(ə)ɹˌwɑl/ /ˈfaɪ(ə)ɹˌwɔl/ /ˈfaɪ.əˌwɔːl/ /ˈfaɪə.wɔəl/ firewalls n
brandmuur
(architecture) A fireproof barrier used to prevent the spread of fire between or through buildings, structures, electrical substation transformers, or within an aircraft or vehicle.
firewall vuurmuur
(computer security) The software that monitors traffic in and out of a private network or a personal computer and allows or blocks such traffic depending on its perceived threat.

firewater firewaters n
vuurwater
(informal) High-proof alcohol, especially whiskey (especially in the context of its sale to or consumption by Native Americans).
bluswater
(manufacturing) Water for use in firefighting.

firewoman firewomen n
brandweervrouw vrouwelijke brandbestrijder
A female firefighter.

firewood /ˈfa.ə(ɹ).wʊd/ /ˈfaɪ.ə(ɹ).wʊd/ /ˈfaɪ.ɚ.wʊd/ /ˈfaː(ɹ).wʊd/ /ˈfɑ.ə(ɹ).wʊd/ /ˈfɑ.əː(ɹ).wʊd/ /ˈfɑe.ə(ɹ).wʊd/ [ˈfaɪ.ɚ.wʊd] [ˈfäː.ɚ.wʊd] firewoods n
brandhout
Wood intended to be burned, typically for heat.

firework /ˈfaɪɚˌwɚk/ fireworks n
vuurwerk
A device using gunpowder and other chemicals which, when lit, emits a combination of coloured flames, sparks, whistles or bangs, and sometimes made to rocket high into the sky before exploding, used for entertainment or celebration.

fireworks /ˈfaɪ̯.ə.wɜːks/ /ˈfaɪ̯.ɚ.wɝks/ n
vuurwerk
(plural only) An event or a display where fireworks are set off.

firing /ˈfaɪ.əɹ.ɪŋ/ /ˈfaɪ.ɚ.ɪŋ/ firings n
geschiet
The discharge of a gun or other weapon.

firing pin firing pins n
slagpin
(firearms) the part of the firing mechanism which strikes the cartridge's primer to ignite the gunpowder.

firing squad firing squads n
vuurpeloton
A group of soldiers or paramilitaries detailed to execute someone, usually by rifle shot, or to discharge their weapons ceremonially at a funeral.

firmament /ˈfɜːməm(ə)nt/ /ˈfɝməmənt/ firmaments n
firmament gespan hemelgespan hemelgewelf uitspansel
(usually, uncountable, literary, poetic, also, figuratively) The vault of the heavens, where the clouds, sun, moon, and stars can be seen; the heavens, the sky.

firmly /fɜːmli/ /fɝmli/ firmlier firmliest more firmly most firmly adv
stevig
(manner) In a firm or definite or strong manner.

first /fɜːst/ /fɝst/ /fɪrst/ /fʌrst/ adj
eerst eerste
Of or belonging to a first family.

first /fɜːst/ /fɝst/ /fɪrst/ /fʌrst/ adv
eerst eerste
Before anything else; firstly.

first /fɜːst/ /fɝst/ /fɪrst/ /fʌrst/ firsts n
eerste
(uncountable) The person or thing in the first position.
origineel
(countable, colloquial) A first-edition copy of some publication.

first aid n
EHBO eerste hulp
(medicine) Basic medical care given to an injury victim, usually where the injury is slight or where better care is not available.

first and foremost adv
op de allereerste plaats
(set phrase) Primarily; most importantly.

first come, first served phraseologicalUnit
wie het eerst komt, het eerst maalt
(idiomatic) People will be dealt with in the order they arrive.

first floor first floors n
eerste verdieping
(North America) The floor of a building at the level of the street or surrounding ground; the ground floor

first mate first mates n
eerste stuurman
(nautical) An officer on a merchant ship next in rank to the captain and responsible to the captain for the safety and security of the ship.

first of all adv
in de eerste plaats bovenal om te beginnen ten eerste
(sequence, idiomatic) Firstly; before anything else.

first person first persons n
eerste persoon
A form of narrative writing using verbs in the first person in order to give the impression that the action is happening to the narrator.

first world problem first world problems n
eerste wereldprobleem
A complaint or frustration experienced only by privileged individuals in wealthy countries.

first-degree adj
eerstegraads- van de eerste graad
(of burns) The least severe damage from a burn, typically involving only damage to the outer layer of skin.

first-order adj
eersteorde-
(mathematics, logic) Of one of a series of models, languages, relationship, forms of logical discourse, etc., being the simplest one or the first in a sequence.

firstborn /ˈfɜː(ɹ)st.ˌbɔː(ɹ)n/ [ˈfɜːst.ˌbɔːn] [ˈfɝst.ˌbɔɚ̯n] firstborn firstborns n
eersteling eerstgeborene
The first child to be born to a parent or family.

firstly /ˈfɜɹstli/ adv
ten eerste
(formal) In the first place; before anything else; first.

fiscal /ˈfɪskəl/ more fiscal most fiscal adj
fiscaal
Related to the treasury of a country, company, region or city, particularly to government spending and revenue.
(proscribed) Pertaining to finance and money in general; financial.

fiscal policy fiscal policies n
begrotingsbeleid begrotingspolitiek fiscaal beleid
(economics) Government policy that attempts to influence the direction of the economy through changes in government spending or taxes.

fiscality fiscalities n
fiscaliteit belastingen belastingwezen
All matters concerning taxation

fish /fɘʃ/ /fɪʃ/ fish fishes n
vis
(archaic, or, loosely) Any animal (or any vertebrate) that lives exclusively in water.
(uncountable) The flesh of the fish used as food.

fish /fɘʃ/ /fɪʃ/ v
vissen hengelen snoeken
(intransitive, followed by "for" or "around for") To talk to people in an attempt to get them to say something, or seek to obtain something by artifice.

fish finger fish fingers n
visstick
(chiefly, UK) A rectangular stick of processed fish coated in breadcrumbs that is cooked by frying or grilling.

fish ladder fish ladders n
vistrap
A structure built on or around dams or locks to facilitate the migration of fish.

fish oil fish oils n
traan traanolie visolie
A dietary supplement made up of oil derived from the tissues of oily fish, manufactured and sold in liquid, capsule and tablet forms.

fish sauce fish sauces n
vissaus
A condiment made from fermented fish.

fish-filled adj
visrijk

fishbait /ˈfɪʃˌbeɪt/ fishbaits n
aas
bait for fishing

fishbone fishbones n
graat
A bone from a fish.

fisher /ˈfɪʃə/ /ˈfɪʃɚ/ fishers n
visser
A person who catches fish, especially for a living or for sport; a person engaging in the pastime of fishing.
vismarter
A North American marten, Martes pennanti, that has thick brown fur.

fisherman /ˈfɪʃəmən/ /ˈfɪʃɚmən/ fishermen fisherwoman n
visser
A fisher, a person engaged in fishing:
A person whose profession is catching fish.
vissersboot vissersschip
A vessel (boat or ship) used for fishing.

fisheye lens fisheye lenses n
fisheye fisheye-objectief visoogobjectief
(photography) A wide-angle lens having an extremely wide field of view (approaching or exceeding 180 degrees) and producing images that are circular or distorted by curvature at the edges.

fishhead /ˈfɪʃhɛd/ fishheads n
vissenkop
(slang) A member of a navy; a sailor; a fisherman.

fishhook /ˈfɪʃˌhʊk/ fishhooks n
haak vishaak
a barbed hook, usually metal, used for fishing

fishing /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/ fishings n
vissen hengelsport sportvisserij
(uncountable, informal) The act of catching other forms of seafood, separately or together with fish.
visserij vissen
(uncountable) Commercial fishing: the business or industry of catching fish and other seafood for sale.
stek
(countable) A fishery, a place for catching fish.

fishing boat fishing boats n
vissersboot
A boat used for fishing.

fishing cat fishing cats n
vissende kat viskat
A medium-sized cat whose habitat range extends through Indochina, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Sumatra and Java; (Prionailurus viverrinus).

fishing net fishing nets n
visnet
A net used for fishing.

fishing rod fishing rods n
hengel hengelroede
A rod, often made in sections, which carries a line used for angling and is used to support both the line and the reel and to cast the line.

fishmonger /ˈfɪʃˌmʌŋɡ.ə(ɹ)/ fishmongers n
visverkoper visboer vishandelaar
(British) A person who sells fish.

fishmonger's n
vishandelaar
(UK) A shop that sells wet fish and seafood.

fishpond fishponds n
visvijver
A freshwater pond stocked with fish; especially one formerly attached to a monastery etc as a source of food

fishwife fishwives n
visvrouw
(archaic) A woman who sells or works with fish; a female fishmonger.
viswijf
(pejorative) A vulgar, abusive or nagging woman with a loud, unpleasant voice.

fishy /ˈfɪʃi/ fishier fishiest adj
visachtig
Of, from, or similar to fish.
verdacht
(figurative) Suspicious; inspiring doubt.

fishy /ˈfɪʃi/ fishies n
visje
(childish) .

fissile /ˈfɪsˌaɪ.əl/ /ˈfɪsˌəl/ more fissile most fissile adj
splijtbaar
Able to be split.

fission /ˈfɪʃən/ /ˈfɪʒən/ fissions n
splitsing
The process whereby one item splits to become two.

fissiparous /fɪˈsɪpəɹəs/ more fissiparous most fissiparous adj
kunstmatig onsamenhangend
Factious, tending to break into pieces.
splijtend
Causing division or fragmenting something.
zich door celdeling voortplantend
(cytology) Of cells that reproduce through fission, splitting into two.

fissure /ˈfɪʃ.ə/ /ˈfɪʃ.ɚ/ /ˈfɪʒ.ɚ/ fissures n
spleet
A long, narrow crack or opening made by breaking or splitting, especially in rock or earth.

fist /fɪst/ fists n
vuist
A hand with the fingers clenched or curled inward.

fist-fuck v
vuisten
(vulgar, slang) To insert and remove and move a (fisted) hand in someone's vagina or rectum.

fistball n
vuistbal
A European sport in which players attempt to hit a ball over a net with fists or arms.

fisticuffs /ˈfɪs.tɪ.kʌfs/ n
knokpartij
(plurale tantum, informal) An impromptu fight with the fists, usually between only two people.

fisting /ˈfɪstɪŋ/ fistings n
fisting
(slang) The sexual practice of inserting one or both hands into the vagina or rectum of one's sexual partner.

fistula /ˈfɪs.tjə.lə/ /ˈfɪs.tʃʊ.lə/ /ˈfɪs.t͡ʃu.lə/ fistulae fistulas fistulæ n
fistel
(medicine) An abnormal connection or passageway between organs or vessels that normally do not connect.

fit /fɪt/ fitter fittest adj
passend
Suitable, proper.
aangepast
Adapted to a purpose or environment.
fit
In good shape; physically well.

fit /fɪt/ fits n
pasvorm
The degree to which something fits.

fit /fɪt/ v
passen
(intransitive) To be of the right size and shape
aanpassen
(transitive) To tailor; to change to the appropriate size.

fit as a fiddle /ˈfɪt æz ə ˈfɪdl̩/ adj
fit als een hoentje kiplekker
(simile, colloquial) Perfectly fit; in excellent condition or health.

fitful /ˈfɪtf(ə)l/ /ˈfɪtf(ʊ)l/ more fitful most fitful adj
grillig onregelmatig
(by extension) Characterized by sudden bursts of activity with periods of inactivity in between; intermittent, irregular, unsteady.

fitted sheet fitted sheets n
hoeslaken
A sheet tailored to form pocket for a mattress with elastic edges that is suitable for a range of mattress sizes. The edge may also contain a drawstring to secure the sheet more firmly and enable use on a wider range of mattress thicknesses.

fitting /fɪtɪŋ/ fittings n
koppeling
(engineering) A tube connector; a standardized connecting part of a piping system to attach sections of pipe together, such as a coupling

five /faɪv/ /fäːv/ numeral
vijf
A numerical value equal to 5; the number following four and preceding six.

five hundred /ˈfaɪv ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ /ˈfaɪv ˈhʌn.dɹɪd/ numeral
vijfhonderd
The cardinal number occurring after four hundred ninety-nine and before five hundred one, represented in Arabic numerals as 500. Ordinal: five-hundredth.

five o'clock shadow five o'clock shadows n
stoppelbaard
A beard growth visible late in the day on the face of a person with facial hair growth that was clean-shaven in the morning.

five thousand numeral
vijfduizend
5000

fivefold adj
vijfvoudig

fiver /ˈfaɪvɚ/ fivers n
vijfje
(slang) A banknote with a value of five units of currency.

fix /ˈfɪks/ fixes n
repareren
A prearrangement of the outcome of a supposedly competitive process, such as a sporting event, a game, an election, a trial, or a bid.

fix /ˈfɪks/ v
repareren
(intransitive) To become firm, so as to resist volatilization; to cease to flow or be fluid; to congeal; to become hard and malleable, as a metallic substance.

fixed asset fixed assets n
onroerend goed
(business, accounting) Asset or property which cannot easily be converted into cash, such as land, buildings and machinery.

fixed disk fixed disks n
vaste schijf
A hard disk

fixed-gear bicycle fixed-gear bicycles n
doortrapper
A bicycle that does not have a freewheel, and only has a single gear ratio.

fixed-term contract fixed-term contracts n
arbeidscontract van bepaalde duur tijdelijk contract tijdelijke arbeidsovereenkomst
A contract which is valid only for a pre-arranged length of time.

fixer fixers n
fixeermiddel
(photography) A chemical (sodium thiosulfate) used in photographic development that fixes the image in place, preventing further chemical reactions.

fizz /fɪz/ fizzes n
geborrel gebruis
An emission of a rapid stream of bubbles.

fizz /fɪz/ v
bruisen
(intransitive) To emit bubbles.

fizzy /ˈfɪzi/ fizzies n
koolzuurhoudend sprankelend
(NZ) A non-alcoholic carbonated beverage.

fjord /fiˈɔɹd/ /fiˈɔːd/ /fjɔɹd/ /fjɔːd/ /ˈfiːɔːd/ fjords n
fjord
A long, narrow, deep inlet between cliffs.

flabby /ˈflæb.i/ flabbier flabbiest adj
flabberig slap
Yielding to the touch, and easily moved or shaken; hanging loose by its own weight; lacking firmness; flaccid.
slap
(of wine) Having a slight lack of acidity; having mild sweetness.

flaccid /ˈflæ(k)sɪd/ more flaccid most flaccid adj
slap slobberig
Soft; floppy.

flag /fleɪɡ/ /flæɡ/ flags n
gele lis
Any of various plants with sword-shaped leaves, especially irises; specifically, Iris pseudacorus.
tegel
A slab of stone; a flagstone, a flat piece of stone used for paving.
signaalvlag
(nautical, often used attributively) A signal flag.
vlaggen
The use of a flag, especially to indicate the start of a race or other event.
vlag
(computer science) A variable or memory location that stores a true-or-false, yes-or-no value, typically either recording the fact that a certain event has occurred or requesting that a certain optional action take place.
vlag optie
(computer science) In a command line interface, a command parameter requesting optional behavior or otherwise modifying the action of the command being invoked.
vlag vaandel
(internet slang, ACG) A plot or words of a character in an animation, etc., that would usually lead to a specific outcome or event, not logically or causally, but as a pattern of the animation, etc.

flag /fleɪɡ/ /flæɡ/ v
verzwakken
(intransitive) To weaken, become feeble.
betegelen plaveien
(transitive) To pave with flagstones.
markeren
To mark with a flag, especially to indicate the importance of something.
aanhouden wenken
(often with down) To signal to, especially to stop a passing vehicle etc.
signaleren melden
(computing) To signal (an event).
aanzetten
(computing) To set a program variable to true.

flag-bearer flag-bearers n
vaandeldrager vlaggendrager
One who carries a flag, especially at a ceremony.

flagellant flagellants n
flagellant geselbroeder
a person who whips themselves or others either as part of a religious penance or for sexual gratification.

flageolet /ˈflæd͡ʒəlɪt/ /ˈflæʒəleɪ/ flageolets n
flageolet
(music) A type of small flute of the fipple family.

flagpole /ˈflæɡˌpoʊl/ flagpoles n
vlaggenmast vlaggenstok
A tall pole up which one or more flags may be raised and flown.

flagship /ˈflæɡʃɪp/ flagships n
vlaggenschip
(nautical, military) The ship occupied by the fleet's commander (usually an admiral); it denotes this by flying his flag.
(by extension, often, attributive) The most important one out of a related group.

flail /fleɪl/ /fɹeɪl/ flails n
dorsvlegel vlegel
A tool used for threshing, consisting of a long handle (handstock) with a shorter stick (swipple or swingle) attached with a short piece of chain, thong or similar material.
strijdvlegel
A weapon which has the (usually spherical) striking part attached to the handle with a flexible joint such as a chain.

flail /fleɪl/ /fɹeɪl/ v
dorsen
(transitive) To thresh.

flak /flæk/ flaks n
luchtafweergeschut
Ground-based anti-aircraft guns firing explosive shells. [from 1938]
luchtafweergranaten
Anti-aircraft shell fire. [from 1940]
afbrekende kritiek
(figuratively, informal) Adverse criticism. [from 1963]
woordvoerder
(informal) A public-relations spokesperson.

flake /fleɪk/ flakes n
vlok schilfer
A loose filmy mass or a thin chiplike layer of anything
splinter
(archaeology) A prehistoric tool chipped out of stone.
lafaard
(informal) A person who is impractical, flighty, unreliable, or inconsistent; especially with maintaining a living.

flake /fleɪk/ v
afschilferen laten stikken opdagen schilferen
(colloquial) To prove unreliable or impractical; to abandon or desert, to fail to follow through.

flaky /ˈfleɪkiː/ flakier flakiest adj
vlokkig
Consisting of flakes or of small, loose masses; lying, or cleaving off, in flakes or layers; flakelike.

flamboyant /flamˈbɔɪ.ənt/ /flæmˈbɔɪ.(j)ənt/ more flamboyant most flamboyant adj
extravagant flamboyant
Showy, bold or audacious in behaviour, appearance, etc.
flamboyant
(architecture) Referring to the final stage of French Gothic architecture from the 14th to the 16th centuries.

flamboyant /flamˈbɔɪ.ənt/ /flæmˈbɔɪ.(j)ənt/ flamboyants n
flamboyant
The royal poinciana (Delonix regia), a showy tropical tree.

flame /fleɪm/ flames n
vlam laai
The visible part of fire; a stream of burning vapour or gas, emitting light and heat.

flame /fleɪm/ v
laaien vlammen
To produce flames; to burn with a flame or blaze.

flamenco /fləˈmɛŋkəʊ/ flamencos n
flamenco
(uncountable) A genre of folk music and dance native to Andalusia, in Spain.

flamethrower /ˈfleɪmˌθɹoʊ.ɚ/ /ˈfleɪmˌθɹəʊ.ə/ flamethrowers n
vlammenwerper
A device that projects a flame for starting fires, and sometimes also additional fuel to help ignition. Used either as a weapon or a tool.

flamingo /fləˈmɪŋɡoʊ/ flamingoes flamingos n
flamingo
A wading bird of the family Phoenicopteridae.

flammable /ˈflæməbəl/ more flammable most flammable adj
ontvlambaar brandbaar
Capable of burning, especially a liquid.
licht ontvlambaar
Easily set on fire.

flange /flænd͡ʒ/ flanges n
flens richel
An external or internal rib or rim, used either to add strength or to hold something in place.

flannel /ˈflænəl/ adj
flanellen
Made of flannel.

flannel /ˈflænəl/ flannels n
flanel
(uncountable) A soft cloth material originally woven from wool, today often combined with cotton or synthetic fibers.

flap seat flap seats n
klapstoel
A hinged seat that can be raised when not in use.

flapjack /ˈflæpd͡ʒæk/ flapjacks n
haverkoekje
(British) A bar made of (though not limited to) rolled oats, butter, golden syrup, and brown sugar, baked in a tray.

flare /flɛə̯/ /flɛɚ̯/ flares n
vuurpijl
A source of brightly burning light or intense heat.
brede broekspijp
(American football) A route run by the running back, releasing toward the sideline and then slightly arcing upfield looking for a short pass.

flash /flæʃ/ flashes n
flits
A sudden, short, temporary burst of light.

flash flood flash floods n
stortvloed
(meteorology) A sudden, rapid flood, usually of short duration and local impact.

flash memory flash memories n
flashgeheugen
(computer hardware) A rewritable memory chip that retains its data without a power supply.

flash mob flash mobs n
flashmob
A group of people who rapidly assemble, perform an unusual and seemingly pointless act, and then quickly disperse. [from 2003]

flash-bang flash-bangs n
aanvalshandgranaat flitsgranaat
A hand grenade that produces a very bright flash and a loud explosion, but no shrapnel and minimal explosive force, to disorient the target.

flashcard /ˈflæʃˌkɑɹd/ flashcards n
steekkaart
A card used to aid rote memorization. One side of the card contains data of one kind, or a question, and the other side contains the associated response which one wants to memorize. For example, one side could contain an English word, and the other side the Spanish translation.
flitskaart
(electronics) A solid-state digital memory storage format, commonly found on computers, digital cameras and cellphones.

flasher flashers n
flasher potloodventer
(slang) Someone who exposes themselves indecently; someone who ‘flashes’ their genitals.

flashlight /ˈflæʃˌlaɪt/ flashlights n
zaklamp zaklantaarn
(US, Canada) A battery-powered hand-held light source.

flat /flæt/ flatter flattest adj
plat vlak
Having no variations in height.
plat lek
(of a tire or other inflated object) Deflated, especially because of a puncture.
verschaald
(of a carbonated drink) With all or most of its carbon dioxide having come out of solution so that the drink no longer fizzes or contains any bubbles.

flat /flæt/ flats n
mol bemol
(music) A note played one chromatic semitone lower than a natural, denoted by the symbol ♭ placed after the letter representing the note (e.g., B♭) or in front of the note symbol (e.g. ♭♪).
lekke band platte band
(informal, automotive) A flat tyre/flat tire.

flat tax flat taxes n
vlaktaks
(government, taxation) A tax, usually income tax, whose percentage rate or currency value remains constant, regardless of the amount to which the tax is applied.

flat tyre flat tyres n
lekke band
A tyre of a motor vehicle that is deflated, especially one deflated because of a puncture when in use.

flat-footed adj
platvoetig
Having feet which are flat.
vastberaden
Holding firmly and maintaining a decision; standing one's ground.

flat-headed cat flat-headed cats n
platkopkat
Prionailurus planiceps, a small wild cat patchily distributed in the Thai-Malay Peninsula, Borneo and Sumatra.

flatback flatbacks n
platrugzeeschildpad platte soepschildpad
A chelonid turtle, Natator depressus, with low-domed carapace, endemic to the continental shelf of Australia.

flatfish /ˈflætfɪʃ/ flatfish flatfishes n
platvis
A fish of the order Pleuronectiformes, the adults of which have both eyes on one side and usually swim with the other side down, such as a flounder, a halibut, or a sole.

flatmate /ˈflætmeɪt/ flatmates n
huisgenoot
A person with whom one shares a flat.
(UK, Ireland, NZ) A person with whom one shares any rental dwelling, not necessarily a flat.

flatten /ˈflætən/ v
pletten
(transitive) To make something flat or flatter.
aandrukken
(transitive) To knock down or lay low.

flattened more flattened most flattened adj
afgeplat
Made flat by something.

flatter /ˈflætə/ /ˈflætɚ/ [ˈflæɾɚ] v
complimenteren vleien
To compliment someone, often (but not necessarily) insincerely and sometimes to win favour.

flatterer flatterers n
vleier vleister
One who flatters.

flattery /ˈflæt.ə.ɹi/ /ˈflæt.ɚ.i/ flatteries n
vleierij
(countable) An instance of excessive praise.

flatulist /ˈflæt͡ʃəlɪst/ flatulists n
petomaan petomane
An entertainer whose routine consists solely or primarily of farting in a creative, musical, or amusing manner.

flatweed n
gewoon biggenkruid
Hypochaeris radicata, a low-lying edible perennial herb often found in lawns.

flaunt /flɑnt/ /flɑːnt/ /flɒnt/ /flɔnt/ /flɔːnt/ v
pronken

flautist /ˈflɔːtɪst/ flautists n
fluitist fluitiste
One who plays the flute.

flavor /ˈfleɪvə/ /ˈfleɪvɚ/ flavors n
smaak meug
The quality produced by the sensation of taste or, especially, of taste and smell in combined effect.
smaakstof
Flavoring, a substance used to produce a taste.
smaak
A variety (of taste) attributed to an object.
The characteristic quality of something.

flawed more flawed most flawed adj
onjuist zwak
Having a flaw or imperfection.

flawless /ˈflɑləs/ /ˈflɔləs/ /ˈflɔːləs/ more flawless most flawless adj
foutloos feilloos vlekkeloos
Without flaws, defects, or shortcomings; perfect.

flax /flæks/ /flɛks/ flaxes n
vlas
The fibers of Linum usitatissimum, grown to make linen and related textiles.
The flax bush, a plant of the genus Phormium, native to New Zealand, with strap-like leaves up to 3 metres long that grow in clumps.

flaxen /ˈflæk.sən/ adj
vlassen
Made of or resembling flax fibers.
(of hair) A pale yellow brown as of dried flax; blonde.

flay /fleɪ/ /fliː/ v
villen stropen
To strip the skin off; to skin.

flea /fliː/ fleas n
vlo
A small, wingless, parasitic insect of the order Siphonaptera, renowned for its bloodsucking habits and jumping abilities.

flea market flea markets n
rommelmarkt vlooienmarkt
An outdoor temporary market selling inexpensive antiques, curios etc.

fleabane /ˈfliːbeɪn/ fleabanes n
fijnstraal
Erigeron spp., especially Erigeron acre (blue fleabane)

fleck /flɛk/ flecks n
spikkel
A small spot or streak; a speckle.

fleck /flɛk/ v
bespikkelen besprenkeln
(transitive) To mark (something) with small spots.

fledgling /ˈflɛd͡ʒ.lɪŋ/ adj
onervaren
Untried or inexperienced.

fledgling /ˈflɛd͡ʒ.lɪŋ/ fledglings n
kuiken
A young bird which has just developed its flight feathers (notably wings).
aankomeling groentje melkmuil nieuweling
(figuratively) An immature, naïve or inexperienced person.

flee /fliː/ v
vluchten ontsnappen ontkomen vlieden ontvluchten ontlopen
(intransitive) To run away; to escape.
ontkomen ontlopen ontvluchten
(transitive) To escape from.
vervliegen vlieden
(intransitive) To disappear quickly; to vanish.

fleece /fliːs/ fleeces n
schaapsvacht schapenvacht
(uncountable) Hair or wool of a sheep or similar animal
vel
(uncountable) Insulating skin with the wool attached
fleece
(countable) A textile similar to velvet, but with a longer pile that gives it a softness and a higher sheen.

fleece /fliːs/ v
oplichten
(transitive) To con or trick (someone) out of money.

fleet /flit/ /fliːt/ fleets n
vloot
A group of vessels or vehicles.

fleeting /ˈfliːtɪŋ/ more fleeting most fleeting adj
vluchtig
Passing quickly; of short duration.

flerovium /flɪˈɹoʊviəm/ n
flerovium
The chemical element with atomic number 114.

flesh /flɛʃ/ fleshes n
vlees
The soft tissue of the body, especially muscle and fat.
Animal tissue regarded as food; meat (but sometimes excluding fish).
The human body as a physical entity.
vel
The skin of a human or animal.
vruchtvlees vlees
The soft, often edible, parts of fruits or vegetables.
mensenkleur
A yellowish pink colour; the colour of some Caucasian human skin.

flesh /flɛʃ/ v
aandikken verdikken vervetten
(transitive) To put flesh on; to fatten.

flesh fly flesh flies n
dambordvlieg
any fly of the family Sarcophagidae that feed on carrion

fleshy /ˈflɛʃi/ fleshier fleshiest more fleshy most fleshy adj
vlezig
Of, related to, or resembling flesh.
(of a person) Having considerable flesh; plump.

fleur-de-lis /ˌflɜːdəˈliː/ /ˌflɜːdəˈliːs/ /ˌflɝdəˈli/ /ˌflɝdəˈlis/ fleur-de-lises fleur-de-lisses fleurs-de-lis n
fleur-de-lys
(heraldiccharge) A design representing a flower whose three petals are joined together at the bottom, often used in heraldry, where it is particularly associated with the French monarchy.

flex /flɛks/ flexes n
buigbaarheid flexibiliteit plooibaarheid
(uncountable) Flexibility, pliancy.
buigen plooien
(countable, slang) The act or an instance of flaunting something; something one considers impressive.

flex /flɛks/ v
buigen plooien
(transitive, chiefly physics or biomechanics) To bend something.
plooien samentrekken
(transitive) To repeatedly bend one of one's joints.
(transitive) To move part of the body using one's muscles.
samentrekken
(intransitive) To tighten the muscles for display of size or strength.

flexible /ˈflɛk.sə.bəl/ /ˈflɛk.sɪ.bəl/ more flexible most flexible adj
flexibel buigzaam
Capable of being flexed or bent without breaking; able to be turned or twisted without breaking.
flexibel
Willing or prone to give way to the influence of others; not invincibly rigid or obstinate.
Capable or being adapted or molded in some way.

flexitarian flexitarians n
flexitariër
One who is usually or primarily vegetarian, but not strictly so.

flexor /ˈflɛksə(ɹ)/ flexors n
buigspier
A muscle whose contraction acts to bend a joint or limb.

flibbertigibbet /ˈflɪbɚtiˌd͡ʒɪbɪt/ /ˌflɪbətiˈdʒɪbɪt/ flibbertigibbets n
duiveltje, deugniet fratsenmaker, wispelturig iemand roddelaar
An offbeat, skittish person; especially said of a young woman.

flick /flɪk/ flicks n
vingerknip
(fencing) A cut that lands with the point, often involving a whip of the foible of the blade to strike at a concealed target.

flight /flaɪt/ flights n
vlucht vliegen
The act of flying.
vlucht
An instance of flying.
A trip made by an aircraft, particularly one between two cities or countries, which is often planned or reserved in advance.

flight attendant flight attendants n
stewardess steward
A member of the crew of an airplane who is responsible for the comfort and safety of its passengers.

flight data recorder flight data recorders n
vluchtdatarecorder
(aviation) A device which records various performance parameters of an aircraft; designed to survive severe impact and fire to help in finding the causes of an accident.

flight deck flight decks n
vliegdek
The deck of an aircraft carrier, where aircraft can land and take off.

flight feather flight feathers n
slagpen
(ornithology) Any asymmetrical feather of the wing or tail of a bird.

flight number flight numbers n
vluchtnummer
(aviation, travel) A callsign assigned to a commercial flight for the purposes of reservation and ticketing, typically consisting of a 2 character airline code and a 1 to 4 digit number to indicate a particular service.

flight recorder flight recorders n
flightrecorder vluchtrecorder
A device which records data that would be of use in investigating the cause of an aircraft accident; usually in pairs, consisting of a flight data recorder and a cockpit voice recorder.

flightless adj
niet-vliegend
Unable to fly. Usually used with birds such as the penguin, ostrich, and emu.

flimflam flimflams n
afzetterij bedrog zwendel

flimflam v
bedriegen

flimsy /ˈflɪmzi/ flimsier flimsiest more flimsy most flimsy adj
breekbaar
Likely to bend or break under pressure.

flinch /flɪnt͡ʃ/ flinches n
terugdeinzen
A reflexive jerking away.

flinch /flɪnt͡ʃ/ v
terugdeinzen
(intransitive) To make a sudden, involuntary movement in response to a (usually negative) stimulus; to cringe.

fling /ˈflɪŋ/ flings n
avontuurtje slippertje
A short romantic, oftentimes sexual, relationship.

fling /ˈflɪŋ/ v
smijten
(transitive) To throw with violence or quick movement; to hurl.

flint /flɪnt/ flints n
vuursteen keisteen
A hard, fine-grained quartz that fractures conchoidally and generates sparks when struck against a material such as steel, because tiny chips of the steel are heated to incandescence and burn in air.
vuursteen
A piece of flint, such as a gunflint, used to produce a spark by striking it with a firestriker.

flintlock /ˈflɪntˌlɒk/ flintlocks n
snaphaan
An early type of firearm, using a spring-loaded flint to strike sparks into the firing pan.

flippancy /ˈflɪ.pən.si/ /ˈflɪ.pɛn.si/ /ˈflɪ.pɛnt.si/ flippancies n
lichtzinnigheid
A disrespectful levity or pertness especially in respect to grave or sacred matters.

flippant /ˈflɪ.pənt/ more flippant most flippant adj
oneerbiedig spottend
Showing disrespect through a casual attitude, levity, and a lack of due seriousness; pert.

flipper /ˈflɪpə/ /ˈflɪpɚ/ flippers n
flipper
In marine mammals such as whales (or other aquatic animals such as sea turtles), a wide flat, limb adapted for swimming.
A wide, flat, paddle-like rubber covering for the foot, used in swimming.
A flat lever in a pinball machine, triggered by the player to strike the ball and keep it in play.

flirt /flɜːt/ /flɝt/ v
flirten
(intransitive) To play at courtship; to talk with teasing affection, to insinuate sexual attraction in a playful (especially conversational) way. [from 18th c.]

flixweed flixweeds n
sofiekruid
A tall, herbaceous flowering plant, Descurainia sophia, related to mustard

float /floʊt/ /fləʊt/ floats n
vlot dobber
A buoyant device used to support something in water or another liquid.
rasp vijl
A tool similar to a rasp, used in various trades.
soort truweel vlottende kommagetal
A sort of trowel used for finishing concrete surfaces or smoothing plaster.
praalwagen
An elaborately decorated trailer or vehicle, intended for display in a parade or pageant.

float /floʊt/ /fləʊt/ v
drijven
(intransitive, of an object or substance) To be supported by a fluid of greater density (than the object).
To be supported by a liquid of greater density, such that part (of the object or substance) remains above the surface.
(intransitive) To be capable of floating.
meedrijven
(intransitive) To move in a particular direction with the liquid in which one is floating.
zweven
(transitive) To cause to drift gently through the air, to waft.
vloeien
(intransitive) To move in a fluid manner.
(intransitive) To automatically adjust a parameter as related parameters change.
te water laten voorstellen
(transitive) To propose (an idea) for consideration.

floating market floating markets n
drijvende markt
A market where goods are sold from boats, chiefly found in Southeast and South Asia.

floccinaucinihilipilification /ˌflɒksiˌnɒsiˌnɪhɪlɪˌpɪlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌflɒksɪˌnɔːsɪˌnaɪhɪlɪˌpɪlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
geringschatting
(often, humorous) The act or habit of describing or regarding something as unimportant, of having no value or being worthless.

flock /flɑk/ /flɒk/ flocks n
zwerm
A number of birds together in a group, such as those gathered together for the purpose of migration.
kudde
A large number of animals associated together in a group; commonly used of sheep, but (dated) also used for goats, farmed animals, and a wide variety of animals.

floe /fləʊ/ floes n
ijsschots
A low, flat mass of floating ice.

flog /flɑɡ/ /flɒɡ/ v
geselen
(transitive) To whip or scourge as punishment.

flood /flʌd/ floods n
overstroming vloed
An overflow (usually disastrous) of water from a lake or other body of water due to excessive rainfall or other input of water.

flood /flʌd/ v
overstromen
(Internet, ambitransitive) To paste numerous lines of text to (a chat system) in order to disrupt the conversation.

flood pool flood pools n
vloedzwembad zwemkelle
A swimming pool that is filled by water at high tide and remains filled at low tide.

flood tide flood tides n
vloed
The period between low tide and the next high tide in which the sea is rising.

floor /flo(ː)ɹ/ /floə/ /floʊ/ /flɔɹ/ /flɔː/ [flo̞ɹ] floors n
vloer
The interior bottom or surface of a house or building; the supporting surface of a room.
(nautical) That part of the bottom of a vessel on each side of the keelson which is most nearly horizontal.

floor /flo(ː)ɹ/ /floə/ /floʊ/ /flɔɹ/ /flɔː/ [flo̞ɹ] v
vloeren
To strike down or lay level with the floor; to knock down.

floor exercise floor exercises n
grondoefening
(gymnastics) A performance on a mat-covered floor using no apparatus.

floorball n
floorball
An indoor ball game played with a stick like hockey.

floorcloth floorcloths n
dweil
A cloth, normally of flannel, used for cleaning floors.

floorer floorers n
vloerder
Someone who floors, lays flooring.

floozie /ˈfluː.zi/ floozies n
deerne del slons
A vulgar or sexually promiscuous woman; a hussy or slattern.
straatmadelief tippelaarster
A prostitute who attracts customers by walking the streets.

flop /flɑp/ /flɒp/ /flɔp/ flops n
afgang fiasco flop mislukking sisser sof
A complete failure, especially in the entertainment industry.
drol
A ponded package of dung, as in a cow-flop.

flop /flɑp/ /flɒp/ /flɔp/ v
instorten inzakken neerploffen neervallen neerzijgen
(intransitive) To fall heavily due to lack of energy.
afgaan floppen
(intransitive, informal) To fail completely; not to be successful at all (of a movie, play, book, song etc.).

floppy /ˈflɒ.pi/ floppier floppiest adj
slap
Limp, not hard, firm, or rigid; flexible.

floppy disk floppy disks n
diskette floppydisk
(computer hardware) A removable disk used for storing digital data, measuring between 2 and 8 inches diagonally and storing between 80 KB and 240 MB.

floppy drive floppy drives n
diskettestation
A computer hardware device used for reading and writing on removable floppy disks, such as 3+1⁄2″, 5+1⁄4″ or 8″ diskettes.

floriculture floricultures n
sierteelt
the farming of flowers

florin /ˈflɑɹɪn/ /ˈflɒɹɪn/ /ˈflɔɹɪn/ florins n
florijn
Any of several gold coins once produced in Florence, Italy; model for the other currencies.
A guilder (pre-Euro currency unit of the Netherlands).
The currency of Aruba, divided into 100 cents, symbol ƒ.

florist /ˈfloɹɪst/ /ˈflɑɹɪst/ /ˈflɒɹɪst/ florists n
bloemist bloemenverkoper
A person who sells flowers.

flotilla /floʊˈtɪlə/ flotillas n
flottielje
(nautical) A small fleet of warships (usually of the same class), or a fleet of small ships.

flotsam /ˈflɒtsəm/ flotsams n
drijfhout veek
Debris floating in a river or sea, in particular fragments from a shipwreck.

flounce /flaʊns/ flounces n
volant
(sewing) A strip of decorative material, usually pleated, attached along one edge; a ruffle.

flounder /ˈflaʊndɚ/ flounder flounders n
bot
A European species of flatfish having dull brown colouring with reddish-brown blotches; fluke, European flounder (Platichthys flesus).

flounder /ˈflaʊndɚ/ v
spartelen
(intransitive) To flop around as a fish out of water.

flour /flɑɹ/ /flɑː/ /flɔr/ /ˈflaʊ̯.ə/ /ˈflaʊ̯.ɚ/ flours n
meel bloem
Powder obtained by grinding or milling cereal grains, especially wheat, or other foodstuffs such as soybeans and potatoes, and used to bake bread, cakes, and pastry.

flourish /ˈflɝ.ɪʃ/ /ˈflʊɹ.ɪʃ/ /ˈflʌɹ.ɪʃ/ flourishes n
gezwaai zwaai
A dramatic gesture such as the waving of a flag.
ornament versiering
An ornamentation.

flourish /ˈflɝ.ɪʃ/ /ˈflʊɹ.ɪʃ/ /ˈflʌɹ.ɪʃ/ v
bloeien floreren
(intransitive) To thrive or grow well.
floreren gedijen opbloeien
(intransitive) To prosper or fare well.
floreren
(intransitive) To be in a period of greatest influence.
zwaaien wuiven
(transitive) To make bold, sweeping movements with.
(intransitive) To make bold and sweeping, fanciful, or wanton movements, by way of ornament, parade, bravado, etc.; to play with fantastic and irregular motion.

flout /flaʊt/ /flʌʊt/ v
minachten veronachtzamen
(transitive) To express contempt for (laws, rules, etc.) by word or action.
bespotten
(transitive, archaic) To scorn.

flow /floʊ/ /fləʊ/ flows n
een zijn met
Movement in people or things characterized with a continuous motion, involving either a non solid mass or a multitude.
vloed stroom
(math) A formalization of the idea of the motion of particles in a fluid, as a group action of the real numbers on a set.
vloed
The rising movement of the tide.
afronding ronding
Smoothness or continuity.
debiet
The amount of a fluid that moves or the rate of fluid movement.

flow /floʊ/ /fləʊ/ v
vloeien stromen
(intransitive) To move as a fluid from one position to another.

flower /ˈflaʊ.ə/ /ˈflaʊ.ɚ/ flowers n
bloem
(botany) A reproductive structure in angiosperms (flowering plants), often conspicuously colourful and typically including sepals, petals, and either or both stamens and/or a pistil.

flower /ˈflaʊ.ə/ /ˈflaʊ.ɚ/ v
bloeien openbloeien
(intransitive) To put forth blooms.

flower garden flower gardens n
bloementuin
A garden where flowers are grown for decorative purposes.

flowerbed flowerbeds n
bloembed bloemperk
A part of a garden or park where flowers are grown.

flowering rush flowering rushes n
zwanenbloem

flowerpot /ˈflaʊəˌpɒt/ /ˈflaʊɚˌpɑt/ flowerpots n
bloempot
A pot filled with soil in which plants are grown.

flowmeter flowmeters n
debietmeter
Any of various devices used to measure the flow of a fluid through a pipe, etc.

flu /fluː/ /flʉː/ flus n
griep
Influenza.
(informal) Stomach flu.

flu shot flu shots n
griepprik
A vaccination against seasonal influenza.

fluctuation /flʌkt͡ʃuːˈeɪʃən/ fluctuations n
schommeling
A motion like that of waves; a moving in this and that direction; an irregular rising and falling.
A wavering; unsteadiness.

fluency /ˈfluːənsi/ fluencies n
vlotheid
(linguistics) The quality of being fluent in a language; A person's command of a particular language.

fluent /flɪu̯ənt/ /ˈfljuːɛnt/ /ˈfluənt/ /ˈfluːənt/ more fluent most fluent adj
vloeiend
(linguistics) Able to use a language accurately, rapidly, and confidently – in a flowing way.

fluently more fluently most fluently adv
vloeiend
In a fluent manner, as expressing oneself easily, especially in a foreign language.

fluff /flʌf/ fluffs n
pluis
Anything light, soft or fuzzy, especially fur, hair, feathers.
akkefietje
Anything inconsequential or superficial.
blooper verspreking
(informal) A lapse or mistake, especially a mistake in an actor's lines.

fluff /flʌf/ v
opkloppen pluizen
(transitive) To make something fluffy.
pluizen
(intransitive) To become fluffy, puff up.
zich verspreken
(informal, transitive, intransitive, of an actor or announcer) To make a mistake in one's lines.

fluffy /flʌfi/ fluffier fluffiest adj
pluizig
Covered with fluff.

flugelhorn flugelhorns n
bugel
A brass instrument resembling a cornet but with a wider, conical bore, and usually with three valves, in the same B-flat pitch as many trumpets and cornets but with a more deeply conical mouthpiece than those. A bugle with valves.

fluid /ˈfljuːɪd/ /ˈfluːɪd/ /ˈflɪu̯ɪd/ more fluid most fluid adj
vloeibaar
(not comparable) Of or relating to fluid.
fluïde vloeibaar vloeibare
In a state of flux; subject to change.
vloeiend vloeiende
Moving smoothly, or giving the impression of a liquid in motion.
incasseerbaar incasseerbare
(of an asset) Convertible into cash.

fluid /ˈfljuːɪd/ /ˈfluːɪd/ /ˈflɪu̯ɪd/ fluids n
fluïdum vloeistof
Any substance which can flow with relative ease, tends to assume the shape of its container, and obeys Bernoulli's principle; a liquid, gas or plasma.
vloeistof
A liquid (as opposed to a solid or gas).

fluid mechanics n
vloeistofmechanica
(mechanics) The branch of mechanics dealing with gases and liquids, either at rest or in motion.

fluke /fljuːk/ /fluk/ /fluːk/ flukes n
toevalstreffer
A lucky or improbable occurrence, with the implication that the occurrence could not be repeated.
ankerblad ankerhand wem
(nautical) Any of the triangular blades at the end of an anchor, designed to catch the ground.
zuigworm staartvin
Either of the two lobes of a whale's or similar creature's tail.
weerhaak
A metal hook on the head of certain staff weapons (such as a bill), made in various forms depending on function, whether used for grappling or to penetrate armour when swung at an opponent.

flulike /ˈfluːlʌɪk/ more flulike most flulike adj
griepachtig
Resembling influenza.

flummox /ˈflʌməks/ v
verwarren
(intransitive) To confuse; to fluster; to flabbergast.

flummoxed more flummoxed most flummoxed adj
verbijsterd verbluft
Confused, perplexed or flustered.

flunk /flʌŋk/ v
buizen zakken
(US, ambitransitive) Of a student, to fail a class; to not pass.

fluorescent lamp fluorescent lamps n
spaarlamp tl-buis
A gas-discharge lamp that uses fluorescence to produce visible light.

fluoride /ˈflɔɹˌaɪd/ /ˈflɔːˌɹaɪd/ /ˈflʊəˌɹaɪd/ /ˈflʊɚˌaɪd/ fluorides n
fluoride
(chemistry) Any salt of hydrofluoric acid; for example, potassium fluoride.

fluorine /ˈfloɹˌin, -ɪn/ /ˈflʊ(ə)ɹˌin, -ɪn/ fluorines n
fluor
(chemistry, countable) A single atom of this element.

flurry /ˈflɝ.ɹi/ /ˈflʊɹi/ /ˈflʌɹi/ flurries n
sneeuwbui
A light, brief snowfall.
opwelling werveling
(figurative) Any sudden activity; a stir.

flurry /ˈflɝ.ɹi/ /ˈflʊɹi/ /ˈflʌɹi/ v
bewegen oproeren wervelen
(transitive) To agitate, bewilder, fluster.
wervelen
(intransitive) To move or fall in a flurry.

flush /ˈflʌʃ/ flusher flushest adj
gefortuneerd rijk vermogend
Wealthy or well off.

flush /ˈflʌʃ/ flushes n
waterspoeling
Particularly, such a cleansing of a toilet.
A suffusion of the face with blood, as from fear, shame, modesty, or intensity of feeling of any kind; a blush; a glow.

flush /ˈflʌʃ/ v
spoelen
(transitive) To cleanse by flooding with generous quantities of a fluid.
(intransitive, of a toilet) To be cleansed by being flooded with generous quantities of water.
opvliegen
(intransitive) To take suddenly to flight, especially from cover.
doorspoelen doortrekken
(transitive) Particularly, to cleanse a toilet by introducing a large amount of water.
blozen
(intransitive) To become suffused with reddish color due to embarrassment, excitement, overheating, or other systemic disturbance, to blush.

flush toilet flush toilets n
toilet toiletpot wc wc-pot
A toilet that uses water to flush urine and feces through a pipe to another location, typically a sewer main in urban settings or a septic tank elsewhere.

flute /fluːt/ flutes n
fluit
(colloquial) A recorder, also a woodwind instrument.
champagneglas fluitglas flûte
A glass with a long, narrow bowl and a long stem, used for drinking wine, especially champagne.
groef spiraalgroef
A lengthwise groove, such as one of the lengthwise grooves on a classical column, or a groove on a cutting tool (such as a drill bit, endmill, or reamer), which helps to form both a cutting edge and a channel through which chips can escape
cannelure
(architectural element, firearms) A semicylindrical vertical groove, as in a pillar, in plaited cloth, or in a rifle barrel to cut down the weight.

flute /fluːt/ v
fluiten
(intransitive) To play on a flute.
(intransitive) To make a flutelike sound.
(transitive) To utter with a flutelike sound.
(transitive) To form flutes or channels in (as in a column, a ruffle, etc.); to cut a semicylindrical vertical groove in (as in a pillar, etc.).

fluted more fluted most fluted adj
gegolfd gegroefd
Having flutes or grooves, either for decoration or to trim weight.

flutter /ˈflʌtə/ /ˈflʌtɚ/ [-ɾɚ] flutters n
dooreenander
A state of agitation.
hartkloppingen
An abnormal rapid pulsation of the heart.
gokje
(British) A small bet or risky investment.

flutter /ˈflʌtə/ /ˈflʌtɚ/ [-ɾɚ] v
wapperen
(intransitive) To flap or wave quickly but irregularly.

flutter in the dovecote /ˌflʌtə ɪn‿ðə ˈdʌvkɒt/ /ˌflʌtɚ ɪn‿ðə ˈdʌvkɑt/ [-ɾɚ-] n
opwinding
(idiomatic) A disturbance, usually one caused within a group of people who are generally placid and unexcited.

flux /flʌks/ fluxes n
voortdurende wijziging
A state of ongoing change.
flux vloeimiddel
A chemical agent for cleaning metal prior to soldering or welding.

fly /flaɪ/ flies flys n
vlieg
(non-technical) Especially, any of the insects of the family Muscidae, such as the common housefly (other families of Diptera include mosquitoes and midges).
(fishing) A lightweight fishing lure resembling an insect.
vlucht
An act of flying.
gulp
(often plural) A strip of material (sometimes hiding zippers or buttons) at the front of a pair of trousers, pants, underpants, bootees, etc.

fly /flaɪ/ v
aanslaan lukken vluchten
(ambitransitive, archaic, poetic) To flee, to escape (from).
vliegen besturen aanslaan lukken
(transitive, ergative) To cause to fly (travel or float in the air): to transport via air or the like.
aanslaan lukken
(intransitive, colloquial, of a proposal, project or idea) To be accepted, come about or work out.

fly agaric fly agarics n
vliegenzwam
A poisonous and hallucinogenic mushroom, Amanita muscaria, with a large crimson cap, fading to yellow, scattered with white flecks.

fly ash /ˈflaɪ æʃ/ /ˈflaɪ ˌæʃ/ n
vliegas
A residue generated in the combustion of powdered coal or other materials, comprising the fine particles that rise with the flue gases; when generated industrially it is usually captured and can be recycled for use in construction materials.

fly fishing n
vliegvissen
(fishing) A form of angling whereby the weight of the line is used to cast a lure visually resembling a fly.

fly in the ointment /ˈflaɪ ən ði ˈɔɪn(t)m(ə)nt/ /ˈflaɪ ɪn ði ˈɔɪntm(ə)nt/ flies in the ointment n
haar in de boter
(idiomatic) Something (especially a minor thing) which ruins or spoils everything else, or makes it less pleasant; a nuisance or problem; a disagreeable or unpleasant detail.

flycatcher flycatchers n
vliegenvanger
Any of many kinds of birds of the family Muscicapidae, of Africa, Europe, and Asia, that catch insects in flight; an Old World flycatcher.
Any of many kinds of similar birds of various families, such as Tyrannidae (the New World flycatchers of the Americas), Tityridae, Stenostiridae, Monarchidae, Petroicidae, etc.

flyer /ˈflaɪə(ɹ)/ flyers n
flyer
vleugel
The part of a spinning machine that twists the thread as it takes it to and winds it on the bobbin

flying buttress flying buttresses n
luchtboog
(architecture) A buttress that stands apart from the structure that it supports, and is connected to it by an arch (flyer).

flying fish flying fish flying fishes n
vliegende vis
A tropical marine fish of the family Exocoetidae, having enlarged winglike pectoral fins enabling it to escape predators by taking short gliding flights through the air.

flying fox flying foxes n
vleerhond vliegende hond
A large Australasian bat, of the genera Pteropus or Acerodon in the family Pteropodidae, having a fox-like face.

flying kiss flying kisses n
kushand
A symbolic kiss given by kissing one's own hand, then blowing on the hand in a direction towards the recipient.

flying saucer flying saucers n
vliegende schotel
(informal) A disc-shaped unidentified flying object or UFO; originally in reference to sightings by aviator Kenneth Arnold in Washington in 1947.

flyleaf /ˈflaɪˌlif/ flyleafs flyleaves n
schutblad
A blank page at the front or back of a book.

flyover flyovers n
fly-over
(British, Hong Kong, Philippine) A road or railway that passes over another, allowing routes to cross without interruption.

flypaper flypapers n
vliegenstrip
A strip of paper coated with a sticky, often poisonous, substance that catches and kills flies that land on it

flyswatter flyswatters n
vliegenmepper
A hand-held device for swatting flies or other insects, to kill or shoo them.

flywheel flywheels n
vliegwiel
(mechanical engineering) A rotating mass used to maintain the speed of a machine within certain limits while the machine receives or releases energy at a varying rate, or as a form of energy storage.

foal /foʊl/ /fɐʉl/ /fəʊl/ [foɫ] [fɔʊɫ] foals n
veulen kachtel
A young horse or other equine, especially just after birth or less than a year old.

foam /foʊm/ /fəʊm/ foams n
schuim
A substance composed of a large collection of bubbles or their solidified remains, especially:
(firefighting) A collection of small bubbles formed by mixing an extinguishing agent with water, used to cover and extinguish fires.
A collection of small bubbles created by mixing soap with water.
A collection of small bubbles created when the surface of a body of water is moved by tides, wind, etc.
A collection of small bubbles formed from bodily fluids such as saliva or sweat.
A collection of small bubbles on the surface of a liquid that is heated, fermented or carbonated.

foam /foʊm/ /fəʊm/ v
schuimen
(intransitive) To form or emit foam.

foam party foam parties n
schuimfeest schuimparty
A social event in which participants dance to music on a dance floor covered in several feet of suds or bubbles dispensed from a foam machine.

fob off v
afschepen met
(informal, transitive) To use lies, excuses, or deceit to satisfy someone; to deceitfully appease someone by giving something that is spurious or inferior from what was wanted or expected.

focal length focal lengths n
brandpuntsafstand
(optics) A measure of how strongly an optical system converges or diverges light, the inverse of optical power. In the simple case of a single convex lens, it is the distance along the optical axis from the principal plane of the lens to the lens's focal point (where, for instance, the film would be placed in a camera). For more complex or multi-element optical systems, focal length need not correspond to any obvious measurable physical distance.

focal point focal points n
brandpunt
(optics) A focus; a point at which rays of light or other radiation converge.

focalization focalizations n
focalisatie focalisering
(narratology) The perspective through which a narrative is presented.

focalize v
focaliseren
To focus, or to adjust a focus

focalizer focalizers n
focalisator

focus /ˈfoʊ.kəs/ /ˈfəʊ.kəs/ foci focuses focusses n
brandpunt
(uncountable, photography, cinematography) The fact of the convergence of light on the photographic medium.
(uncountable, photography, cinematography) The quality of the convergence of light on the photographic medium.
focus
(uncountable) Concentration of attention.
brandpunt focus
(linguistics) The most important word or phrase in a sentence or passage, or the one that imparts information.
An object used in casting a magic spell.

focus /ˈfoʊ.kəs/ /ˈfəʊ.kəs/ v
focussen zich concentreren zich focussen
(intransitive, followed by on or upon) To concentrate one's attention on something; to have as one's central point of interest, concern, etc.

fodder /ˈfɑdɚ/ /ˈfɒdə/ fodders n
voer veevoer kanonnenvoer veevoeder
Food for animals; that which is fed to cattle, horses, and sheep, such as hay, cornstalks, vegetables, etc.

foeder /ˈfuːdə(ɹ)/ foeders n
foeder
A very large wooden vat in which beer is lagered.

foehn /feɪn/ /fɜːn/ /fɝn/ foehns n
föhn föhnwind
A warm dry wind blowing down the north sides of the Alps, especially in Switzerland.

fog /fɑɡ/ /fɒɡ/ /fɔɡ/ fogs n
nevel mist
(uncountable) A thick cloud that forms near the ground; the obscurity of such a cloud.

fogey /ˈfoʊɡi/ /ˈfəʊɡi/ fogeys fogies n
fossiel oude zeur ouderwets iemand sok
A dull person (especially an older man) who is behind the times, holding antiquated, over-conservative views.

foggy /ˈfɒɡi/ foggier foggiest adj
mistig nevelig
Obscured by mist or fog; unclear; hazy

foible /ˈfɔɪbəl/ foibles n
gril
(mostly, in plural) A quirk, idiosyncrasy, or mannerism; an unusual habit that is slightly strange or silly.
zwakheid
A weakness or failing of character.
kling
(fencing) Part of a sword between the middle and the point, weaker than the forte.

foie gras /ˌfwɑ ˈɡɹɑ/ /ˌfwɑː ˈɡɹɑː/ foies gras n
ganzenlever eendenlever foie gras
The fattened liver of geese or ducks, used for gourmet cooking.

foil /fɔɪl/ foils n
folie
A very thin sheet of metal.
Aluminiumfolie
(mostly, uncountable) Thin aluminium/aluminum (or, formerly, tin) used for wrapping food.
floret contrastfiguur
(authorship, figuratively) In literature, theatre/theater, etc., a character who helps emphasize the traits of the main character and who usually acts as an opponent or antagonist, but can also serve as the sidekick of the protagonist.
floret
(fencing) A very thin sword with a blunted (or foiled) tip

foil /fɔɪl/ v
frustreren verijdelen afweren
To prevent (something) from being accomplished.
uitwerken
(mathematics) To expand a product of two or more algebraic expressions, typically binomials.

foist /fɔɪst/ v
aansmeren opdringen
(transitive) To introduce or insert surreptitiously or without warrant.
opdringen
(transitive) To force another to accept especially by stealth or deceit.
opdringen opzadelen
(transitive) To pass off as genuine or worthy.

fold /faʉld/ /foʊld/ /ˈfəʊld/ [fɒʊ(ɫ)d] [ˈfɒʊ(ɫ)d] [ˈfɔʊ(ɫ)d] folds n
plooi vouw
A bend or crease.

fold /faʉld/ /foʊld/ /ˈfəʊld/ [fɒʊ(ɫ)d] [ˈfɒʊ(ɫ)d] [ˈfɔʊ(ɫ)d] v
vouwen
(transitive) To bend (any thin material, such as paper) over so that it comes in contact with itself.
plooien
(transitive) To make the proper arrangement (in a thin material) by bending.
zich gewonnen geven
(intransitive) To give way on a point or in an argument.

folder /ˈfoʊɫdɚ/ /ˈfəʊldə/ folders n
map hechtmap
An organizer that papers are kept in, usually with an index tab, to be stored as a single unit in a filing cabinet.
map
(computing) A virtual container in a computer's file system, in which files and other folders may be stored. The files and subfolders in a folder are usually related.

folding chair folding chairs n
klapstoel vouwstoel
A light portable chair that can be stored in a stack, row or on a specially designed cart. They are produced in a variety of styles, folding mechanisms and materials.

foley artist foley artists n
Geräuschemacher bruiteur
(US) A person who creates sound effects and adds them to film and TV images.

foliage /ˈfoʊliɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈfəʊliɪdʒ/ foliages n
gebladerte
The leaves of plants.

folic acid n
foliumzuur folaat
(vitamin, organic compound) A polycyclic heterocyclic carboxylic acid, one of the vitamin B complex, essential for cell growth and reproduction

folk /foʊk/ /foʊlk/ /fəʊk/ folks n
volk
The inhabitants of a region, especially the native inhabitants.

folk dance folk dances n
volksdans
Any dance traditionally performed by the common people of a specific region.

folk etymology folk etymologies n
volksetymologie
A misunderstanding of the etymology of a word based on an inexpert analysis; an etymology that incorrectly explains the origin of a word based on the inadequate judgement of a common speaker of the language instead of etymological expertise.
A modification of a word or its spelling resulting from a misunderstanding of its etymology, as with island, belfry, and hangnail.

folk medicine /ˌfoʊk ˈmɛdəs(ə)n/ /ˌfəʊk ˈmɛd(ɪ)s(ɪ)n/ folk medicines n
volksgeneeskunde
(uncountable) Traditional medical practices developed and used by non-physicians, typically involving customary homespun techniques and medicinal remedies derived from native plants.

folk music folk musics n
volksmuziek
Any genre of music originating from the ethnic community of a specific region, often passed down through oral tradition, without recorded songwriters and possessing a clear purpose or social function.
folk folkmuziek volksmuziek wereldmuziek
Any contemporary music in the style of traditional folk music, especially a specific genre of originally American popular music that draws on Anglo-American musical forms.

folklore /ˈfoʊk.lɔːɹ/ /ˈfəʊk.lɔː/ folklores n
folklore
The tales, legends, superstitions, and traditions of a particular ethnic population.

folktale folktales n
volksverhaal
A tale or story that is part of the oral tradition of a people or a place.

follicle /ˈfɒlɪk(ə)l/ follicles n
follikel
(anatomy) A small cavity or sac, such as a hair follicle.
kokevrucht
(botany) A type of primitive dry fruit produced by certain flowering plants.

follow /ˈfɑloʊ/ /ˈfɒləʊ/ v
volgen
(ambitransitive) To go after; to pursue; to move behind in the same path or direction, especially with the intent of catching.
(ambitransitive) To go or come after in a sequence.
(transitive) To live one's life according to (religion, teachings, etc).
(transitive) To understand, to pay attention to.
(transitive) To watch, to keep track of (reports of) some event or person.
(social media, transitive) To subscribe to see content from an account on a social media platform.
(ambitransitive) To be a logical consequence of something.

follower /ˈfɒləʊə(ɹ)/ followers n
navolger volger
(literally) One who follows, comes after another.
volgende
Something that comes after another thing.
gevolgsman
One who is a part of master's physical group, such as a servant or retainer.
volgeling discipel
One who follows mentally, adherer to the opinions, ideas or teachings of another, a movement etc.
imitator navolger
An imitator, who follows another's example.

following /ˈfɑloʊɪŋ/ /ˈfɒləʊɪŋ/ adj
volgende
Coming next, either in sequence or in time.

folly /ˈfɑli/ /ˈfɒli/ follies n
dwaasheid domheid stommiteit
Foolishness that results from a lack of foresight or lack of practicality.
follie folly
(architecture) A fanciful building built for purely ornamental reasons.

fondle /ˈfɒndl/ v
liefkozen
To grasp.

fondue /fɑnˈdu/ /ˈfɒnduː/ fondues n
fondue
A dish made of melted cheese, or chocolate etc., or of a boiling liquid into which food can be dipped.

font /fɑnt/ /fɒnt/ fonts n
doopvont
(Christianity) A receptacle in a church for holy water, especially one used in baptism.
font lettertype
In digital typesetting, a set of glyphs in a single style, representing one or more alphabets or writing systems, or the computer code representing it.
(computing, typography) A computer file containing the code used to draw and compose the glyphs of one or more typographic fonts on a computer display or printer.
bron
(figuratively) A source, wellspring, fount.
reservoir
A receptacle for oil in a lamp.

fontanelle fontanelles n
fontanel
(anatomy) A soft membraneous spot on the head of a baby due to incomplete fusion of the cranial bones.

food /fud/ /fuːd/ /fʏːd/ foods n
voedsel eten
(uncountable) Any solid substance that can be consumed by living organisms, especially by eating, in order to sustain life.

food bank food banks n
voedselbank
A charitable non-profit organization that distributes mostly donated food to a wide variety of agencies that in turn feed the hungry.

food bowl food bowls n
etensbak voerbak
A bowl that is used to serve food, especially to pets.

food chain food chains n
voedselketen
The feeding relationships between species in a biotic community.
pikorde
(idiomatic) A hierarchy.

food poisoning food poisonings n
voedselvergiftiging
(pathology) Any food-borne disease, such as salmonella, which causes diarrhea, nausea, fever and abdominal cramps.

food processor food processors n
keukenmachine keukenrobot
A small kitchen appliance for chopping or pureeing food.

food web /ˈfud wɛb/ /ˈfuːd wɛb/ food webs n
voedselweb
(ecology) A diagram showing the organisms that eat other organisms in a particular ecosystem, predators being higher in the web than their prey.

foodie /ˈfuːdi/ foodies n
kookgek lekkerbek
(colloquial) A person with a special interest in or knowledge of food, a gourmet.

foodstuff /ˈfuːdˌstʌf/ foodstuffs n
voedsel levensmiddelen voedingswaren
A material that may be used as food.

fool /fuːl/ /fʊu(l)/ fools n
domme gans dwaas dwazin imbeciel imbeciele
(pejorative) A person with poor judgment or little intelligence.
dwaas
(tarot, often, capitalized, _, Fool) A particular card in a tarot deck, representing a jester.

fool /fuːl/ /fʊu(l)/ v
bedriegen in de maling nemen
(archaic) To make a fool of; to make act the fool.

fool's cap n
narrenkap zotskap
A cap, usually brightly coloured with bells and tassels, as worn by a court jester or fool.

fool's gold n
gekkengoud
A mineral or other substance often mistaken for gold; mainly iron pyrite.

fool's mate fool's mates n
narrenmat
(chess) The quickest possible checkmate in the game of chess.

fooler /ˈfuːlə(ɹ)/ foolers n
grapjas grappenmaker
Someone or something who fools.

foolhardy /ˈfulˌhɑɹdi/ /ˈfuːlhɑːdi/ foolhardier foolhardiest more foolhardy most foolhardy adj
doldriest roekeloos
Marked by unthinking recklessness with disregard for danger; boldly rash; hotheaded.

foolish /ˈfuː.lɪʃ/ more foolish most foolish adj
dom onverstandig
(of a person, an action, etc.) Lacking good sense or judgement; unwise.

foolproof /ˈfuːl ˌpɹuːf/ more foolproof most foolproof adj
kogelbestendig onfeilbaar
(of an idea or plan) Certain to succeed in all eventualities, or claimed to be so; infallible.

foosball /ˈfuːsˌbɔːl/ /ˈfuːzˌbɔːl/ n
tafelvoetbal
(chiefly, _, US, Canada) table soccer (US), table football (UK)

foot /fʊt/ [fɤt] [fɤ̈t̚] [fɵʔt] [fʉ̞ʔt] [fʊt] [fʊtʰ] [fʊt̚] [fʷʊt̚] feet foot n
poot pootje
A biological structure found in many animals that is used for locomotion and that is frequently a separate organ at the terminal part of the leg.
A short foot-like projection on the bottom of an object to support it.
voet
The base or bottom of anything.
(informal) Ellipsis of cubic foot. A unit of volume.
(informal) Ellipsis of square foot. A unit of area.
A unit of measure equal to twelve inches or one third of a yard, equal to exactly 30.48 centimetres.
(music) A unit of measure for organ pipes equal to the wavelength of two octaves above middle C, approximately 328 mm.
voet poot pootje
(printing) The base of a piece of type, forming the sides of the groove.
(phonology) The parsing of syllables into prosodic constituents, which are used to determine the placement of stress in languages along with the notions of constituent heads.

foot /fʊt/ [fɤt] [fɤ̈t̚] [fɵʔt] [fʉ̞ʔt] [fʊt] [fʊtʰ] [fʊt̚] [fʷʊt̚] v
stampen
(transitive) To use the foot to kick (usually a ball).
betalen voldoen
(transitive) To pay (a bill).

foot fault foot faults n
voetfout
(sports) In certain sports, as in tennis or long jump, a fault in which the athlete's foot is in the wrong place at the wrong time.

foot kiss foot kisses n
voetkus
A reverential kiss on the footwear of the pope or other revered figure.

foot-and-mouth disease n
mond-en-klauwzeer
(disease) A highly contagious and sometimes fatal viral disease that can affect animals with cloven hooves.

footage /ˈfʊtɪd͡ʒ/ footages n
filmmateriaal
(usually, uncountable) An amount of film or tape that has been used to record something.

football /ˈfʊtboːl/ /ˈfʊtbɑl/ /ˈfʊtbɔl/ /ˈfʊtbɔːl/ [ˈfʊʔbɔːl] [ˈfʊʔtbɔɫ] [ˈfʊʔtʰbɔːl] [ˈfʊʔt̚bɔɫ] [ˈfʊʔt̚bɔːl] [ˈfʷʊʔt̚bɑɫ] footballs n
voetbal
(UK, uncountable) Association football: a game in which two teams each contend to get a round ball into the other team's goal primarily by kicking the ball. Known as soccer in Canada, the United States, Australia, Ireland, and New Zealand.
(countable) The ball used in any game called "football".
voetballen
(uncountable) Practice of these particular games, or techniques used in them.

footballer /ˈfʊtbɔːlə/ /ˈfʊtbɔːləɹ/ footballers n
voetballer voetbalspeler voetbalspeelster voetbalster
(soccer, UK) One who plays association football.

footbridge footbridges n
voetgangersbrug
A bridge over a road, railway, river, etc for pedestrians.

footer /ˈfʊtə(ɹ)/ footers n
voettekst
(computing) A line of information printed at the bottom of a page to identify the contents or number pages. (Compare foot in printing.)

footman footmen n
lakei
A man in waiting; a male servant whose duties are to attend the door, the carriage, the table, etc.

footnote /ˈfʊtˌnoʊt/ /ˈfʊtˌnəʊt/ footnotes n
voetnoot
A short piece of text, often numbered, placed at the bottom of a printed page, that adds a comment, citation, reference etc, to a designated part of the main text.

footpath /ˈfʊtˌpæθ/ /ˈfʊtˌpɑːθ/ footpaths n
voetpad
Any set path or trail to be used by people walking.

footprint /ˈfʊtpɹɪnt/ footprints n
voetafdruk
The impression of the foot in a soft substance such as sand or snow.
afmetingen
Space required by a piece of equipment.
voetsporen
(figurative, in the plural) What a person has done before, as a profession or lifestyle, serving as a model for others.

footsie /ˈfʊtsi/ footsies n
voetjevrijen
A flirting game where two people touch their feet together, under a table or otherwise concealed, as a romantic prelude.

footstep /ˈfʊtstɛp/ footsteps n
voetafdruk voetstap
The mark or impression left by a foot; a track.
spoor voetafdruk
(by extension, sometimes, figurative) The indications or waypoints of a course or direction taken.
voetstap trede tree
A step, as in a stair.
pas voet
The distance between one foot and the next when walking; a pace.
pas
The act of taking a step.

footstool /ˈfʊtˌstuːl/ footstools n
voetbankje
A low stool for supporting the feet while seated.

footwear footwears n
schoeisel
Items or an item of clothing that is worn on the foot; a shoe, sandal, etc.

footwell /ˈfʊtwɛl/ footwells n
voetenruimte
The space for the feet in front of a seat in a vehicle

for /foː(ɹ)/ /fɔɹ/ /fɔː(ɹ)/ /fɘ(ɹ)/ /fə/ /fəɹ/ conjunction
omdat want
(formal, literary) Because.

for /foː(ɹ)/ /fɔɹ/ /fɔː(ɹ)/ /fɘ(ɹ)/ /fə/ /fəɹ/ preposition
naar
Towards; in the direction of.
voor
Directed at; intended to belong to.
Supporting, in favour of.
In order to obtain or acquire.
lang voor
Over (a period of time).
wegens
In the role or capacity of; instead of; in place of.

for God's sake interjection
in godsnaam in hemelsnaam om Gods wil
An exclamation of anger, surprise, or impatience.

for a song
voor een habbekrats
(idiomatic) For a very low price; very cheaply.

for better or worse
in lief en leed in voor- en tegenspoed
No matter what the future may hold (no matter whether it is good or bad).

for example
bijvoorbeeld
(conjunctive) As an example.

for free
gratis
Without paying; free.

for good /fə ˈɡʊd/ /fəɹ ˈɡʊd/
voorgoed
(idiomatic) In a way that is conclusive and final.

for good measure
bovenop op de koop toe
(idiomatic) In excess of the minimum required; added as an extra.

for nothing adv
voor niets voor saus
For free.

for now
voorlopig
At the moment; until later.

for one thing
om te beginnen op de eerste plaats
(sequence) Used to introduce the first item in a possible sequence

for rent
te huur
Being offered for renting.

for sale
te koop
Being offered for purchase.

for starters adv
om te beginnen
(informal) As an initial point; before any other considerations.

for sure
zeker zeker weten
Definitely, positively, without a doubt.

for the most part adv
grotendeels meestal
(idiomatic) Mostly; in general; usually.

for the sake of
ter wille van
Because of; out of consideration for; in the interest of.

for the time being adv
vooreerst voorlopig
(idiomatic) Temporarily; for now; until later; until the situation changes; in an indefinite period of time.

for your information
ter informatie
(colloquial) Used to introduce a rebuttal to the interlocutor's previous statement, especially when the statement angered or offended the speaker.

forage /ˈfoɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈfɑɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈfɒɹ.ɪd͡ʒ/ [ˈfo̞ɹɪd͡ʒ] forages n
voer veevoeder voeder
Fodder for animals, especially cattle and horses.
foerage
An act or instance of foraging.

forage /ˈfoɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈfɑɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈfɒɹ.ɪd͡ʒ/ [ˈfo̞ɹɪd͡ʒ] v
foerageren
To search for and gather food for animals, particularly cattle and horses.

foraging foragings n
voedselverzameling
The act of searching for food.

foray /ˈfɒɹ.eɪ/ /ˈfɔɹ.eɪ/ /ˈfɔɹ.æɪ/ forays n
onverwachte aanval raid
A sudden or irregular incursion in border warfare; hence, any irregular incursion for war or spoils; a raid.

forbear /fɔɹˈbɛɚ/ /fɔːˈbɛə/ v
zich onthouden
(transitive) To keep away from; to avoid; to abstain from.
inho
(intransitive) To control oneself when provoked.

forbearance /foːˈbeə.ɹən(t)s/ /foːˈbiəɹɘn(t)s/ /fɔɹˈbɛɹ.ən(t)s/ /fɔːˈbɛː.ɹən(t)s/ forbearances n
geduld lankmoedigheid
Patient self-control; restraint and tolerance under provocation.

forbid /fəˈbɪd/ /fɚˈbɪd/ v
verbieden niet toestaan ontzeggen weigeren
(transitive) To disallow; to proscribe.

forbidden /fəˈbɪdn̩/ /fɚˈbɪdn̩/ more forbidden most forbidden adj
verboden
Not allowed; specifically disallowed.

forbidden fruit forbidden fruits n
verboden vrucht
(biblical) The fruit forbidden to Adam.

force /fo(ː)ɹs/ /foəs/ /fɔɹs/ /fɔːs/ [fo̞ɹs] forces n
kracht
Strength or energy of body or mind; active power; vigour; might; capacity of exercising an influence or producing an effect.
(countable) Anything that is able to make a substantial change in a person or thing.
(countable, physics) A physical quantity that denotes ability to push, pull, twist or accelerate a body and which has a direction and is measured in a unit dimensioned in mass × distance/time² (ML/T²): SI: newton (N); CGS: dyne (dyn)
(legal) Legal validity.
macht troep
(countable) A group that aims to attack, control, or constrain.
macht kracht
(uncountable) The ability to attack, control, or constrain.
truc
(countable) A magic trick in which the outcome is known to the magician beforehand, especially one involving the apparent free choice of a card by another person.
geweld macht
(legal) Either unlawful violence, as in a "forced entry", or lawful compulsion.

force /fo(ː)ɹs/ /foəs/ /fɔɹs/ /fɔːs/ [fo̞ɹs] v
branden
(transitive, baseball) To create an out by touching a base in advance of a runner who has no base to return to while in possession of a ball which has already touched the ground.
dwingen afdwingen forceren overweldigen
(archaic) To put in force; to cause to be executed; to make binding; to enforce.
dwingen overweldigen
(archaic) To provide with forces; to reinforce; to strengthen by soldiers; to man; to garrison.

force majeure /-mə-/ /ˌfoɹs mɑˈʒɜɹ/ /ˌfɔːs mæˈʒɜː/ forces majeures n
overmacht oppermacht
An overwhelming force. [from late 19th c.]
overmacht toeval
(law) An unavoidable circumstance, especially one that prevents someone from fulfilling a legal (usually contractual) obligation.

force of habit forces of habit n
macht der gewoonte
(idiomatic) an act that has been repeated to the point where the performance of the act becomes automatic

force of nature forces of nature n
natuurkracht
A mighty natural force which is beyond human control, notably if potentially catastrophic, such as the elements (e.g. storms and extreme temperatures) or geological (e.g. seismic and volcanic) activity.

forced heirship forced heirships n
legitieme portie reserve

forced labor n
dwangarbeid
(American spelling) Work which one is compelled to perform against one's will, especially in a condition of involuntary servitude as a prisoner or slave.

forced laborer forced laborers n
dwangarbeider
A convict sentenced to perform forced labor

forced march forced marches n
geforceerde mars
(military) A movement on foot by soldiers or prisoners of war, who must, in order to satisfy a military requirement, travel at a speed or in adverse conditions that would normally tire them excessively.

forcemeat forcemeats n
farce
(cooking) An emulsion of fat and comminuted meat (which has been subject to puréeing, grinding, sieving, chopping finely) optionally mixed with other flavour carriers and either served up alone or used as a stuffing.

forceps /ˈfoɹsɛps/ /ˈfɔ(ː)ɹsɛps/ /ˈfɔːsəps/ /ˈfɔːsɛps/ forceps forcepses forcipes n
pincet
An instrument used in surgery or medical procedures for grasping and holding objects, similar to tongs or pincers.

forcible more forcible most forcible adj
gewelddadig
Done by force, forced.
krachtig
(rare, or, obsolete) Having (physical) force, forceful.
indrukwekkend
Having a powerful effect; forceful, telling, strong, convincing, effective.
gedwongen
Able to be forced.

ford /fo(ː)ɹd/ /foəd/ /fɔɹd/ /fɔːd/ fords n
voorde doorwaardbare plaats
A location where a stream is shallow and the bottom has good footing, making it possible to cross from one side to the other with no bridge, by walking, riding, or driving through the water; a crossing.

ford /fo(ː)ɹd/ /foəd/ /fɔɹd/ /fɔːd/ v
doorwaden
To cross a stream using a ford.

fore /fo(ː)ɹ/ /foə/ /fɔɹ/ /fɔː/ foremost former adj
eerdere eerste
(obsolete) Former; occurring earlier (in some order); previous. [15th–18th c.]
voor- voorste
Forward; situated towards the front (of something). [from 16th c.]

fore /fo(ː)ɹ/ /foə/ /fɔɹ/ /fɔː/ n
voorkant
The front; the forward part of something; the foreground.

forearm /ˈfɔɹˌɑɹm/ /ˈfɔːˌɹɑːm/ /ˌfɔɹˈɑɹm/ /ˌfɔːˈɹɑːm/ forearms n
onderarm
The part of the arm between the wrist and the elbow.

forearm bone forearm bones n
voorarmbeen
(zoology) The ulna or the fused ulna and radius, which may be the sole bone of the forelimb or the strongest bone of the forelimb.

forebear /ˈfɔɹˌbɛɚ/ /ˈfɔːˌbɛə/ forebears n
voorvader
An ancestor.

foreboding forebodings n
slecht voorgevoel
A sense of evil to come.

forebrain forebrains n
voorhersen
(neuroanatomy) The anterior part of the brain, including the cerebrum, thalamus, and hypothalamus.

forebuy v
voorkopen
(transitive) To buy beforehand; accept or receive in advance.

forecast /ˈfɔɹkæst/ /ˈfɔːkɑːst/ forecasts n
weersvoorspelling
voorspelling schatting
An estimation of a future condition.

forecast /ˈfɔɹkæst/ /ˈfɔːkɑːst/ v
voorspellen
To estimate how something will be in the future.

forecastle /ˈfoɹ.kæ.səl/ /ˈfoʊk.səl/ forecastles n
voorkasteel
(nautical) A raised part of the upper deck at the front of a ship.

foreclosure foreclosures n
executie executoriale verkoop
(legal) The proceeding, by a creditor, to regain property or other collateral following a default on mortgage payments.

foredeck foredecks n
voordek
The part of the deck of a ship or boat that lies forward of the mast

foredoom /fɔːˈduːm/ /ˈfɔːduːm/ n
fataliteit noodlot
A doom that is predicted; destiny.

foredoom /fɔːˈduːm/ /ˈfɔːduːm/ v
op voorhand veroordelen
(transitive) To predestine to a doom.

forefather /ˈfɔɹˌfɑːðɚ/ /ˈfɔːˌfɑːðə/ forefathers n
voorvader
ancestor

forefinger /ˈfɔɹˌfɪŋ.ɡɚ/ /ˈfɔːˌfɪŋ.ɡə/ forefingers n
wijsvinger
(human, _, anatomy) The index finger: the first finger next to the thumb.

forefront /fo(ː)ɹfɹʌnt/ /foəfɹʌnt/ /ˈfɔɹfɹʌnt/ /ˈfɔːfɹʌnt/ forefronts n
voorgrond
The leading position or edge.

foregoing /ˌfɔː(ɹ)ˈɡəʊ.ɪŋ/ adj
voorafgaand
Occurring before or in front of something else, in time, place, rank or sequence.

foregone /ˈfɔɹɡɔn/ more foregone most foregone adj
vorig
previous, former
voorbij
bygone
onvermijdelijk voorspelbaar
(informal) inevitable; settled

foreground /ˈfɔː(ɹ)ˌɡɹaʊnd/ foregrounds n
voorgrond
The elements of an image which lie closest to the picture plane.

forehead /ˈfɑɹɪd/ /ˈfɒɹɛd/ /ˈfɒɹɪd/ /ˈfɔɹɛd/ /ˈfɔɹɪd/ /ˈfɔɹˌhɛd/ /ˈfɔː(ɹ)hɛd/ /ˈfɔːɹɛd/ foreheads n
voorhoofd
(countable) The part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hairline.

foreign /ˈfɑɹɪn/ /ˈfɒɹən/ /ˈfɒɹɪn/ /ˈfɔɹən/ /ˈfɔɹɪn/ more foreign most foreign adj
buitenlands vreemd
Located outside a country or place, especially one's own.
buitenlands allochtoon
Originating from, characteristic of, belonging to, or being a citizen of a country or place other than the one under discussion.
buitenlands
Relating to a different nation.
vreemd
Not characteristic of or naturally taken in by an organism or system.
vreemd (aan)
(with to, formerly with from) Alien; strange.

foreign country foreign countries n
buitenland
Any country of which one is not a citizen. (This entry is a translation hub.)

foreign currency foreign currencies n
buitenlandse valuta vreemde valuta
(banking, finance) Any currency that is in use in a foreign nation, and an authorized medium of circulation and the basis for record-keeping in that nation.

foreign debt foreign debts n
buitenlandse schuld

foreign language foreign languages n
vreemde taal
A language that is not widely or officially spoken in a particular place.

foreign minister foreign ministers n
minister van Buitenlandse Zaken
The cabinet official in charge of relationships with foreign nations.

foreign policy foreign policies n
buitenlands beleid
A government's policy relating to relations with other nations and international organisations.

foreign trade n
buitenlandse handel
Trade between a country and other countries.

foreigner /ˈfɑɹ.ɪ.nɚ/ /ˈfɒɹ.ɪ.nə(ɹ)/ /ˈfɔɹ.ɪ.nɚ/ foreigners n
vreemdeling buitenlander uitlander buitenlandse vreemdelinge uitlandse
A person from a foreign country.

foremast foremasts n
fokkenmast
(nautical) The mast nearest the bow, on a sailing ship with more than one mast or a non-sailing ship with any masts; the second-tallest mast on a full-rigged ship.

foremilk /ˈfɔːmɪlk/ foremilks n
voormelk
The first milk drawn from a cow during milking; in humans, the milk secreted initially during breastfeeding, typically low in fat and rich in protein.

foremost /ˈfɔː.məʊst/ adj
voornaamst

foremother foremothers n
voormoeder
A female ancestor.

forename /ˈfɔɹneɪm/ /ˈfɔːneɪm/ v
voornaam
To assign (someone) a first name.

forensic /fəˈɹɛn.sɪk/ /fəˈɹɛn.zɪk/ adj
forensisch gerechtelijk gerechts-
Relating to the use of science and technology in the investigation and establishment of facts or evidence in a court of law.
gerechtelijk
(dated) Relating to, or appropriate for, courts of law.
retorisch
(archaic) Relating to, or used in, debate or argument.

foreplay /ˈfɔː(ɹ)pleɪ/ n
voorspel
In human sexual behavior, the acts at the beginning of a sexual encounter that serve to build up sexual arousal.

foresee /fɔɹˈsi/ /fɔːˈsiː/ v
voorzien
To be able to see beforehand: to anticipate; predict.

foreseeable more foreseeable most foreseeable adj
voorzienbaar
able to be foreseen or anticipated

foreshadow /fɔːɹˈʃædoʊ/ /fɔːˈʃadəʊ/ v
beduiden
(transitive) To presage, or suggest something in advance. [from 16th c.]

foresight /ˈfo(ː)ɹsaɪt/ /ˈfoəsaɪt/ /ˈfɔɹsaɪt/ /ˈfɔːsaɪt/ foresights n
voorzichtigheid
The ability to foresee or prepare wisely for the future.

foreskin /ˈfo(ː)ɹskɪn/ /ˈfoəskɪn/ /ˈfɔɹskɪn/ /ˈfɔːskɪn/ foreskins n
voorhuid
(anatomy) The nerve-dense, retractable fold of skin which covers and protects the head of the penis in humans and some other animals.

forest /fɔɹst/ /ˈfɑɹ.ɪst/ /ˈfɒɹ.ɪst/ /ˈfɔɹ.ɪst/ n
bos woud
A dense uncultivated tract of trees and undergrowth, larger than woods.
woud
Any dense collection or amount.

forest /fɔɹst/ /ˈfɑɹ.ɪst/ /ˈfɒɹ.ɪst/ /ˈfɔɹ.ɪst/ v
bebossen
(transitive) To cover an area with trees.

forest fire forest fires n
bosbrand
A fire, often large, that consumes a forest or woodland.

forest ranger forest rangers n
boswachter

forestall /fɔː(ɹ)ˈstɔːl/ v
voorkomen beletten
(transitive) To prevent, delay or hinder something by taking precautionary or anticipatory measures; to avert.

forested more forested most forested adj
bebost
Covered in forest.

forestry /ˈfɑɹ.ɪst.ɹi/ /ˈfɒɹ.ɪst.ɹi/ forestries n
bosbouwkunde
(uncountable) The science of planting and growing trees in forests.
bosbouw bosbedrijf bosbouwkunde
(uncountable) The art and practice of planting and growing trees in forests.
commerciële bosbouw
(uncountable) The art and practice of cultivating, exploiting and renewing forests for commercial purposes.
bomenteelt
(uncountable) Commercial tree farming.

foretaste foretastes n
voorsmaak
voorproefje
A sample taken in anticipation; an experience undergone in advance.

foretell /fɔɹˈtɛl/ [foː.ˈteɫ] [fɔɹ.ˈtɛɫ] [fɔː.ˈtɛɫ] v
voorspellen
(ambitransitive) To predict; to tell (the future) before it occurs; to prophesy.

forever /fəˈɹɛvə(ɹ)/ /fəˈɹɛvɚ/ [fɔɹˈɛvɚ] [fəˈɹɛvɚ] [fɚˈɛvɚ] adv
altijd eeuwig een eeuwigheid eeuwen eindeloos tijden
(duration) For all time, for all eternity; for a lifetime; for an infinite amount of time.
altijd steed
(frequency) Constantly or frequently.

forewarn v
op de hoogte stellen waarschuwen
To warn in advance.

forewarned is forearmed proverb
een gewaarschuwd mens telt voor twee
Advance awareness of a situation, especially a risky one, prepares one to deal with it.

foreword /ˈfɔɹwɚd/ /ˈfɔɹwɝd/ /ˈfɔːwɜːd/ forewords n
voorwoord inleiding
An introductory section preceding the main text of a book or other document; a preface or introduction.

forfeit /ˈfɔɹ.fɪt/ /ˈfɔː.fɪt/ v
verliezen verspelen verkwanselen
To suffer the loss of something by wrongdoing or non-compliance
opgeven verbeuren
To be guilty of a misdeed; to be criminal; to transgress.

forfend /fɔɹˈfɛnd/ /fɔːˈfɛnd/ /fə-/ v
behoeden bewaren verbieden
(archaic) To prohibit; to forbid; to avert.

forge /fo(ː)ɹd͡ʒ/ /foəd͡ʒ/ /fɔɹd͡ʒ/ /fɔːd͡ʒ/ forges n
smeltoven smidsvuur
A furnace or hearth where metals are heated prior to hammering them into shape.
smederij smidse smelterij
A workshop in which metals are shaped by heating and hammering them.

forge /fo(ː)ɹd͡ʒ/ /foəd͡ʒ/ /fɔɹd͡ʒ/ /fɔːd͡ʒ/ v
smeden
(metallurgy) To shape a metal by heating and hammering.
vervalsen
To create a forgery of; to make a counterfeit item of; to copy or imitate unlawfully.

forger forgers n
vervalser
A person who creates forgeries, falsifies documents with intent to defraud, e.g. to create a false will or illicit copies of currency; counterfeiter.

forgery /ˈfɔː.dʒəɹ.ɪ/ /ˈfɔːɹ.d͡ʒəɹ.ɪ/ forgeries n
bedrog namaak smeden smederij vervalsing
The act of forging, fabricating, or producing falsely; especially the crime of fraudulently making or altering a writing or signature purporting to be made by another, the false making or material alteration of or addition to a written instrument for the purpose of deceit and fraud.
namaak vervalsing
That which is forged, fabricated, falsely devised or counterfeited.

forget /fɔɹˈɡɛt/ /fɔːˈɡɛt/ /fəˈɡɛt/ /fɚˈɡɛt/ v
vergeten
(transitive) To lose remembrance of.
(transitive) To unintentionally leave something behind.
(intransitive) To cease remembering.
vergeten nalaten
(transitive) To unintentionally not do, neglect.

forget it v
het bekijken
I don't want to continue with this conversation (usually used in frustration or anger).

forget-me-not /fəˈɡɛt.miːˌnɒt/ /fɚˈɡɛt.miˌnɑt/ forget-me-nots n
vergeet-mij-niet vergeet-me-niet
Any of the flowering plants of the genus Myosotis, mostly with a small five-petalled blue flower.

forgetful more forgetful most forgetful adj
vergeetachtig vergeetachtige
Unable to remember things well; liable to forget.

forgetfulness /fəˈɡɛtfʊlnɪs/ forgetfulnesses n
vergeetachtigheid vergetelheid
The quality of being forgetful; proneness to let slip from the mind.

forgettable more forgettable most forgettable adj
vergetelijk
Easily forgotten, unspecial

forgetter forgetters n
vergeter
one who forgets, fails to remember something

forgivable more forgivable most forgivable adj
vergeeflijk
Able to be forgiven; worthy of forgiveness.

forgive /fɔː(ɹ)ˈɡɪv/ /fə(ɹ)ˈɡɪv/ /fɚˈɡɪv/ v
vergeven
(transitive) To pardon (someone); to waive any negative feeling towards or desire for punishment or retribution against.
(transitive) To pardon for (something); to waive any negative feeling over or retribution for.

forgiveness /fəˈɡɪvnəs/ /fɚˈɡɪvnəs/ forgivenesses n
vergiffenis vergeving
The action of forgiving.
vergevingsgezindheid
Readiness to forgive.

forgiving more forgiving most forgiving adj
genadig
Inclined to forgive.

forgo /fɔɹˈɡoʊ/ /fɔːˈɡəʊ/ v
laten voorbijgaan passen
To let pass, to leave alone, to let go.
het zonder doen zich onthouden van
To do without, to abandon, to renounce.

forgotten /fəˈɡɒt.n̩/ /fəˈɡʌt.n̩/ /fɚˈɡɑt.n̩/ /fɚˈɡʌt.n̩/ more forgotten most forgotten adj
vergeten
Of which knowledge has been lost; which is no longer remembered.

fork /foɹk/ /fɔ(ː)ɹk/ /fɔːk/ [fo̞ɹk] forks n
gaffel hooivork mestvork
Any of several types of pronged (tined) tools (physical tools), as follows:
vork
Such a pronged tool having a long straight handle, generally for two-handed use, as used for digging, lifting, mucking, pitching, etc.
(chess) The simultaneous attack of two adversary pieces with one single attacking piece (especially a knight).
splitsing vork
(physical) An intersection in a road or path where one road is split into two.
(by abstraction, from the tool shape) A point where a waterway, such as a river or other stream, splits and flows into two (or more) different directions.
afsplitsing fork splitsing
(metonymically, and analogous to any prong of a pronged tool) One of the parts into which anything is furcated or divided; a prong; a branch of a stream, a road, etc.; a barbed point, as of an arrow.
voorvork vork
(cycling, motorcycles, by abstraction from a pronged tool's shape) In a bicycle or motorcycle, the portion of the frameset holding the front wheel, allowing the rider to steer and balance, also called front fork.

fork /foɹk/ /fɔ(ː)ɹk/ /fɔːk/ [fo̞ɹk] v
afsplitsen
(ambitransitive, software development) To launch a separate software development effort based upon a modified copy of an existing software project, especially in free and open-source software.
afsplitsen forken
(ambitransitive, computing) To spawn a new child process by duplicating the existing process.
met een vork eten prikken
(transitive) To move with a fork (as hay or food).

fork in the road forks in the road n
splitsing in de weg vork in de weg
A junction in which one road becomes two divergent roads.

fork over v
omspitten spitten
To turn over (soil, hay, etc.) with a gardening fork.
overhevelen
(idiomatic, US) To pay (implies lots of money).

forkful forkfuls forksful n
vorkvol
The amount that a fork will hold.

forklift forklifts n
vorkheftruck
A small industrial vehicle with a power-operated fork-like pronged platform that can be raised and lowered for insertion under a load, often on pallets, to be lifted and moved.

forlorn /fɔɹˈlɔɹn/ /fɔːˈlɔːn/ /fəˈlɔːn/ /fɚˈlɔɹn/ forlorner forlornest more forlorn most forlorn adj
verlaten verloren
Abandoned, deserted, left behind.
miserabel hopeloos
Pitifully sad, wretched, miserable; lonely, especially from feeling abandoned, deserted, forsaken.

form /foɹm/ /fɔ(ː)ɹm/ /fɔːm/ [fo̞ɹm] forms n
vorm
The shape or visible structure of a thing or person.
(grammar) A grouping of words which maintain grammatical context in different usages; the particular shape or structure of a word or part of speech.
formulier
A blank document or template to be filled in by the user.

form /foɹm/ /fɔ(ː)ɹm/ /fɔːm/ [fo̞ɹm] v
vormen vormgeven
(transitive) To give (a shape or visible structure) to a thing or person.

formal /ˈfɔɹməl/ /ˈfɔːməl/ more formal most formal adj
formeel
Being in accord with established forms.
Official.
(mathematics) Relating to mere manipulation and construction of strings of symbols, without regard to their meaning.

formal language formal languages n
formele taal
(computing theory) A set of finite strings (called words) made of symbols (from a finite set of symbols, called an alphabet).

formal system formal systems n
formeel systeem
(logic) The grouping of a formal language and a set of inference rules and/or axioms.

formaldehyde /fɔː(ɹ)ˈmældɪhaɪd/ formaldehydes n
formaldehyde
(organic compound) The simplest aldehyde, HCHO, a colourless gas that has many industrial applications; it dissolves in water to give formol (10%) and formalin.

formalist /ˈfɔɹml̩ˌɪst/ more formalist most formalist adj
formalistisch
Of or pertaining to formalism; formalistic

formalist /ˈfɔɹml̩ˌɪst/ formalists n
formalist
An overly formal person, especially one who adheres to current forms; a stickler

formality formalities n
formaliteit

formally /ˈfoː.mə.li/ /ˈfɔɹ.mə.li/ /ˈfɔː.mə.li/ /ˈfɔːm.li/ more formally most formally adv
formeel
In a formal manner.
In accordance with official procedure.
In accordance with rigorous rules.

formant /ˈfɔː(ɹ)mənt/ formants n
formant
(physics, phonetics) A band of frequencies, in a sound spectrum, that have a greater intensity; they determine the quality of a sound; especially the characteristic sounds of the consonants.

format /ˈfɔː(ɹ).mæt/ /ˈfɔːɹ.mæt/ formats n
formaat lay-out
The layout of a publication or document.
formaat format vorm
(hence) The form of presentation of something.
bestandsformaat bestandstype
(computing) A file type.

format /ˈfɔː(ɹ).mæt/ /ˈfɔːɹ.mæt/ v
lay-outen ontwerpen
To create or edit the layout of a document.
aanpassen
Change a document so it will fit onto a different type of page.
formatteren
(computing) To prepare a mass storage medium for initial use, erasing any existing data in the process.

formation /foːˈmæɪ.ʃən/ /fɔɹˈmeɪ.ʃən/ /fɔːˈmeɪ.ʃən/ formations n
formatie
The act of assembling a group or structure. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]
Something possessing structure or form. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]
(military) A grouping of military units or smaller formations under a command, such as a brigade, division, wing, etc. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]
(military) An arrangement of moving troops, ships, or aircraft, such as a wedge, line abreast, or echelon. Often "in formation".
rotsformatie vorming
The process of influencing or guiding a person to a deeper understanding of a particular vocation.

former /ˈfɔɹmɚ/ /ˈfɔːmə/ adj
voormalig gewezen
Previous.
deze eerstgenoemde
First of aforementioned two items. Used with the, often without a noun.

former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia pn
Voormalige Joegoslavische Republiek Macedonië
A provisional designation (because of a naming dispute with Greece) formerly used by many international organizations to refer to the Republic of North Macedonia, a country on the Balkan Peninsula. (Abbreviated FYROM.)

formic acid n
mierenzuur methaanzuur
(organic compound) The simplest carboxylic acid, HCOOH, a colourless, corrosive liquid with a sharp odour; it is present in the stings of ants, bees and nettles, and is prepared industrially by the oxidation of methanol or formaldehyde; it has some industrial uses, and its esters, the formates are used in perfumes.

formicarium formicaria formicariums n
formicarium mierenboerderij
A vivarium used for the study of ants and ant colonies.

formidable /fɔːɹˈmɪdəbəl/ /fɔːˈmɪdəbəl/ /fəˈmɪdəbəl/ /ˈfɔːɹmɪdəbəl/ more formidable most formidable adj
ontzagwekkend
Causing fear, dread, awe, or discouragement as a result of size, strength, or some other impressive feature; commanding respect; causing wonder or astonishment.
formidabel
Difficult to defeat or overcome.

formless /ˈfɔːmləs/ more formless most formless adj
vormloos
Without form; shapeless.

formula /ˈfɔɹ.mjə.lə/ /ˈfɔː.mjʊ.lə/ formulae formulas formulæ n
formule
(mathematics) Any mathematical rule expressed symbolically.
(chemistry) A symbolic expression of the structure of a compound.
kindervoeding zuigelingenvoeding
(countable, uncountable) Ellipsis of infant formula; drink given to babies to substitute for mother's milk.

formulate /ˈfɔː(ɹ)mjʊleɪt/ v
formuleren verwoorden
(transitive) To put into a clear and definite form of statement or expression.

formworker formworkers n
bekister betontimmerman

fornication /ˌfɔɹnɪˈkeɪʃən/ fornications n
ontucht
(religion, law) Sexual intercourse by people who are not married to each other, or which is considered illicit in another way.

fornicator /fɔː(ɹ).nɪ.keɪ.tə(ɹ)/ fornicators n
ontuchtige
An unmarried person who engages in sexual intercourse, especially when considered to be of an illicit or illegal nature.

forsake /fɔɹˈseɪk/ /fɔːˈseɪk/ /fə-/ v
opgeven verzaken
(transitive) To abandon, to give up, to leave (permanently), to renounce (someone or something).

forsaken /fɔɹˈseɪkən/ more forsaken most forsaken adj
verlaten
Deserted; abandoned.

forsooth /fɔɹˈsuθ/ adv
voorwaar waarlijk
(archaic, or, poetic) Used as an intensifier, often ironic: indeed, really, truthfully.

forswear /fɔː(ɹ)ˈswɛə(ɹ)/ /fə(ɹ)ˈswɛə(ɹ)/ v
afzweren ontkennen
(transitive) To renounce or deny something, especially under oath.
meineed plegen
(intransitive, or, reflexive) To commit perjury; to break an oath.

fort /fo(ː)ɹt/ /foət/ /fɔɹt/ /fɔːt/ forts n
vesting fort
A fortified defensive structure stationed with troops.

forth /fo(ː)ɹθ/ /foəθ/ /fɔɹθ/ /fɔːθ/ adv
voort voorwaarts
Forward in time, place or degree.
tevoorschijn voort
Out into view; from a particular place or position.

forthright /ˈfɔːθˌɹaɪt/ more forthright most forthright adj
recht voor zijn raap uitgesproken
Straightforward; not evasive; candid and direct.

forties n
jaren 1940 jaren 40 jaren veertig
The decade of the 1840s, 1940s, etc.

fortieth /ˈfɔɹ.ti.əθ/ /ˈfɔː.ti.əθ/ adj
veertigste
The ordinal form of the number forty.

fortification /ˌfɔː(ɹ)tɪfəˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌfɔː(ɹ)tɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ fortifications n
vesting
That which fortifies; especially, a work or works erected to defend a place against attack; a fortified place; a fortress; a fort; a castle.

fortify /ˈfɔɹtəˌfaɪ/ /ˈfɔːtɪfaɪ/ [-ɾə-] v
versterken
(winemaking) To add spirits to (wine) to increase the alcohol content. [from late 19th c.]

fortitude /ˈfɔːtɪtjuːd/ fortitudes n
geesteskracht innerlijke kracht taaiheid vastberadenheid volhardendheid volharding
Mental or emotional strength that enables courage in the face of adversity.

fortnight /ˈfɔɹt.naɪt/ /ˈfɔɹt.nɪt/ /ˈfɔːt.naɪt/ fortnights n
twee weken veertien dagen
(chiefly, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, dated) A period of 2 weeks.

fortnightly adj
tweewekelijks
Occurring once in a fortnight; once every two weeks.

fortnightly adv
tweewekelijks
once in a fortnight; once every two weeks

fortnightly fortnightlies n
tweewekelijks
A publication issued fortnightly (once every two weeks).

fortress /ˈfoɹ.tɹəs/ /ˈfoɹ.tɹɪs/ /ˈfɔ(ː)ɹ.tɹəs/ /ˈfɔː.tɹəs/ fortresses n
vesting fort
A fortified place; a large and permanent fortification, sometimes including a town; for example a fort, a castle; a stronghold; a place of defense or security.

fortuitous /-.ə.-/ /-tjʉː.ɘ.tɘs/ /-ɾəs/ /foɹˈtu.ɪ.ɾɪs/ /foɹˈt͡ʃu.ɪ.ɾɪs/ /foːˈt͡ʃʉː.ɘ.tɘs/ /fɔːˈtjuː.ɪ.təs/ /fɔːˈt͡ʃuː.ɪ.təs/ /fɘˈt͡ʃʉː.ɘ.tɘs/ more fortuitous most fortuitous adj
toevallig
Happening by a lucky chance; lucky or fortunate.

fortunately /ˈfɔɹt͡ʃənɪtli/ /ˈfɔːt͡ʃənɪtli/ more fortunately most fortunately adv
gelukkig gelukkigerwijs
In a fortunate manner.

fortune /-t͡ʃən/ /ˈfoɹt͡ʃun/ /ˈfɔːt͡ʃuːn/ fortunes n
lot noodlot fortuin
Destiny, especially favorable.
geluk kans
A prediction or set of predictions about a person's future provided by a fortune teller.
geluk
Good luck.
fortuin vermogen
A large amount of money.

fortune cookie fortune cookies n
gelukskoekje
A type of hollow snack, common in westernized Chinese cuisine: a crisp sugary wafer containing a message on a narrow strip of paper, generally with a wise or vaguely prophetic message or random numbers usable in a lottery printed on the paper.

fortune favors the bold proverb
de brutalen hebben de halve wereld
Luck is usually on the side of those who take chances and risks.

fortune hunter fortune hunters n
fortuinzoeker gelukzoeker
A person who eagerly seeks wealth without working to earn it, especially in an adventurous way or in an unsavory or unscrupulous way such as through marriage.

fortune-teller /-t͡ʃən ˈtɛlɚ/ /ˈfoɹt͡ʃun ˈtɛlɚ/ /ˈfɔːt͡ʃuːn ˈtɛlə/ fortune-tellers n
waarzegger wichelaar wichelaarster
A person who professes to predict the future in return for money.

forty /fɔːtiː/ /ˈfɔɹti/ [ˈfɑɹɾij] [ˈfɔɹɾi] numeral
veertig
The cardinal number occurring after thirty-nine and before forty-one.

forty-eight numeral
achtenveertig
The cardinal number immediately following forty-seven and preceding forty-nine.

forty-first adj
eenenveertigste
The ordinal form of the number forty-one, describing a person or thing in position number 41 of a sequence.

forty-five /ˌfɔɹtiˈfaɪv/ /ˌfɔːtiˈfaɪv/ numeral
vijfenveertig
Cardinal number after forty-four and before forty-six.

forty-four numeral
vierenveertig
The cardinal number immediately following forty-three and preceding forty-five.

forty-nine numeral
negenenveertig
The cardinal number immediately following forty-eight and preceding fifty.

forty-ninth adj
negenenveertigste
The ordinal form of the number forty-nine, describing a person or thing in position number 49 of a sequence.

forty-one numeral
eenenveertig
The cardinal number immediately following forty and preceding forty-two.

forty-seven numeral
zevenenveertig
The cardinal number immediately following forty-six and preceding forty-eight.

forty-six numeral
zesenveertig
The cardinal number immediately following forty-five and preceding forty-seven.

forty-three numeral
drieënveertig
The cardinal number immediately following forty-two and preceding forty-four.

forty-two numeral
tweeënveertig
Forty plus two; the cardinal number following forty-one and preceding forty-three.

forum /ˈfoːɹəm/ /ˈfɔɹəm/ /ˈfɔːɹəm/ fora forums n
forum internetforum
(Internet) An Internet message board where users can post messages regarding one or more topics of discussion.

forward /foːd/ /ˈfoʊwəɹd/ /ˈfoːwəd/ /ˈfɔɹwəɹd/ /ˈfɔɹəɹd/ /ˈfɔːwəd/ v
doorsturen forwarden
(transitive) To send (a letter, email etc.) on to a third party.

forwardable adj
doorstuurbaar
That can be forwarded.

fossil /ˈfɑsl̩/ /ˈfɒsl̩/ fossils n
fossiel
The mineralized remains of an animal or plant.
(figuratively) Anything extremely old, extinct, or outdated.

fossil fuel fossil fuels n
fossiele brandstof
Any fuel derived from hydrocarbon deposits such as coal, petroleum, natural gas and, to some extent, peat; these fuels are non-renewable, and their burning moves carbon from underground into the atmosphere via the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide.

foster /ˈfɑstɚ/ /ˈfɒstə/ /ˈfɔstɚ/ v
opvoeden verzorgen
(transitive) To nurture or bring up offspring, or to provide similar parental care to an unrelated child.
aanmoedigen kweken
(transitive) To promote the development of something; to cultivate and grow a thing.

foster care n
pleegzorg
A formal system by which a child is cared for, in a foster family, by people other than its own parents, but without being adopted.

foster child foster children n
pleegkind
A child in foster care.

foster family foster families n
pleeggezin
A family having at least one foster child.

foster mother foster mothers n
pleegmoeder
A female adult who cares for a child who has been placed in foster care.

fostering fosterings n
opvoeden
raising someone to be an accepted member of the community.
aanmoedigen
encouragement; aiding the development of something

foul /faʊl/ v
besmeuren
(transitive) To besmirch.
verstoppen
(transitive) To clog or obstruct.

foul language n
schuttingtaal
Profane or socially unacceptable words.

found /faʊnd/ v
stichten
To start (an institution or organization).

foundation /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/ [faʊ̯nˈdeɪ̯ʃn̩] foundations n
stichting
The act of founding, fixing, establishing, or beginning to erect.
That which is founded, or established by endowment; an endowed institution or charity.
fundament
That upon which anything is founded; that on which anything stands, and by which it is supported; the lowest and supporting layer of a superstructure; underbuilding.
fundering
(architecture) The lowest and supporting part or member of a wall, including the base course and footing courses; in a frame house, the whole substructure of masonry.

founder /ˈfaʊn.də/ /ˈfaʊn.dɚ/ founders n
oprichter grondlegger stichter
One who founds or establishes (a company, project, organisation, state, etc.).

founder /ˈfaʊn.də/ /ˈfaʊn.dɚ/ v
zinken kelderen vergaan
(transitive, archaic, nautical) To cause to flood and sink, as a ship.

founding /ˈfaʊndɪŋ/ foundings n
oprichting
The establishment of something.

founding father founding fathers n
stamvader
A man who founded something.

founding member founding members n
medeoprichter stichtend lid
(US) A member of an organization that was involved in, or whose membership commenced with, the organization's foundation.

foundling foundlings n
vondeling
An abandoned child, left by its parent(s), often a baby left at a convent or similar safe place.

foundry /ˈfaʊn.dɹi/ foundries n
gieterij
A facility that melts metals in special furnaces and pours the molten metal into molds to make products. Foundries are usually specified according to the type of metal dealt with: iron foundry, brass foundry, etc.

fountain /ˈfaʊn.tn̩/ [ˈfaʊn.ʔn̩] fountains n
fontein
An artificial, usually ornamental, water feature (usually in a garden or public place) consisting of one or more streams of water originating from a statue or other structure.
The structure from which an artificial fountain can issue.
bron
A source or origin of a flow (e.g., of favors or knowledge).

fountain of youth fountains of youth n
fontein der jeugd fontein van de jeugd
(idiomatic) Anything reputed to have the power to restore health and vitality or to restore a youthful appearance.

fountain pen fountain pens n
vulpen
A pen containing a reservoir of ink, which is fed to a writing nib automatically.

four /fo(ː)ɹ/ /foə/ /foʊ/ /foː/ /fɔɹ/ /fɔː/ fours n
vier
(countable) The digit or figure 4; an occurrence thereof.

four /fo(ː)ɹ/ /foə/ /foʊ/ /foː/ /fɔɹ/ /fɔː/ numeral
vier
A numerical value equal to 4; the number after three and before five; two plus two. This many dots (••••)

four hundred /ˈfoʊɹ ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ /ˈfɔː ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ /ˈfɔː ˈhʌn.dɹɪd/ /ˈfɔːɹ ˈhʌn.dɹɪd/ numeral
vierhonderd
The cardinal number occurring after three hundred ninety-nine and before four hundred one, represented in Arabic numerals as 400.

four of a kind n
carré
(card games) Four cards of the same rank.

four-eyes four-eyes n
brildraagster brildrager brillemans brillenjood
(idiomatic, derogatory) A person who wears spectacles.

four-leaf clover /ˈfɔɹˈliːfˈkloʊ.vɚ/ four-leaf clovers n
klavertjevier
An uncommon variation of the clover, having four leaves instead of the usual three.

four-legged /fɔː(ɹ)ˈlɛɡɪd/ /ˈfɔː(ɹ)lɛɡd/ adj
vierbenig vierpotig
Having four legs.

four-poster four-posters n
hemelbed
A four-poster bed, which has four high posts, one at each corner, supporting a canopy.

four-stroke engine four-stroke engines n
viertaktmotor
An engine that works on the four-stroke principle.

four-wheel drive four-wheel drives n
fourwheeldrive vierwielaandrijving
(uncountable) the type of vehicle transmission system.

four-wheeler four-wheelers n
vierwieler
Any vehicle with four wheels.

fourfold adj
viervoudig
Four times as great; quadruple.
vierdelig vierledig
Comprised of four individual members.

fourfold v
verviervoudigen

fours n
vieren
(poker slang) A pair of fours.
(finance, archaic) Shares at a rate of four percent.

fourscore /ˈfɔɹskɔɹ/ /ˈfɔːskɔː/ numeral
tachtig
(now, _, archaic) Eighty.
(idiomatic) A full-length life, reckoned as eighty years.

foursome foursomes n
kwartet viertal
A group of four, a quartet or a game (such as golf) played by four players, especially by two teams of two.

fourteen /ˈfɔɹ.tin/ /ˈfɔː.tiːn/ /ˌfɔɹtˈtin/ /ˌfɔːˈtiːn/ numeral
veertien
The cardinal number occurring after thirteen and before fifteen, represented in Roman numerals as XIV and in Arabic numerals as 14.

fourteenth /ˌfɔɹˈtiːnθ/ /ˌfɔːˈtiːnθ/ adj
veertiende
The ordinal form of the number fourteen.

fourth /fo(ː)ɹθ/ /foəθ/ /fɔɹθ/ /fɔːθ/ adj
vierde
The ordinal form of the number four.

fourth person n
vierde persoon
(linguistics) grammatical person in some languages distinct from first, second, and third persons, semantically translated by one of them in English. For example, in Ojibwe, it is a variety of the third person used for a secondary, or obviative, third person.

fourth wall fourth walls n
vierde wand
(performing arts, idiomatic) The imaginary invisible wall at the front of the stage in a proscenium theatre, through which the audience sees the action in the world of the play.
(by extension) The boundary between the fiction and the audience.

fowl /faʊl/ fowl fowls n
gevogelte stuk pluimvee
Birds which are hunted or kept for food, including Galliformes and also waterfowl of the order Anseriformes such as ducks, geese and swans, together forming the clade Galloanserae.

fox /fɑks/ /fɒks/ foxen foxes n
vos
A red fox, small carnivore (Vulpes vulpes), related to dogs and wolves, with red or silver fur and a bushy tail.
Any of numerous species of small wild canids resembling the red fox. In the taxonomy they form the tribe Vulpini within the family Canidae, consisting of nine genera (see the Wikipedia article on the fox).
vos schelm
(slang, metaphor) A cunning person.

fox moth fox moths n
veelvraat
A moth found in Western Europe to Central Asia, taxonomic name Macrothylacia rubi.

fox terrier fox terriers n
foxterriër
Either of two breeds of dog (the smooth fox terrier and the wire fox terrier) bred for fox hunting.

foxglove foxgloves n
vingerhoedskruid
Digitalis, a genus of about 20 species of herbaceous biennials native to the Old World, certain of which are prized for their showy flowers. The drug digitalis or digoxin was first isolated from the plant.

foxhole foxholes n
vossenhol
The burrow in the ground where a fox lives.
schuttersputje
(military) A small pit dug into the ground as a shelter for protection against enemy fire.

foxhunt foxhunts n
vossenjacht
A hunt for foxes, usually with dogs.

foxie foxies n
vosje
(AU, NZ) A fox terrier.

foxtail foxtails n
vossenstaart
A plant having a part resembling the tail of a fox or such spikelet.

foyer /fɔɪˈeɪ/ /ˈfoɪ.ə/ /ˈfɔɪ.eɪ/ /ˈfɔɪ.ɝ/ foyers n
foyer
A lobby, corridor, or waiting room, used in a hotel, theater, etc.

fraction /ˈfɹæk.ʃən/ fractions n
fractie
A part of a whole, especially a comparatively small part.
breuk
(arithmetic) A ratio of two numbers (numerator and denominator), usually written one above the other and separated by a horizontal bar called the vinculum or, alternatively, in sequence on the same line and separated by a solidus (diagonal bar).

fraction bar fraction bars n
breukstreep
(typography, math) The line separating the numerator from the denominator, whether horizontal, oblique, or diagonal.

fractious /ˈfɹæk.ʃəs/ more fractious most fractious adj
dwars kribbig lastig weerspannig
Given to troublemaking.

fracture /ˈfɹæk.tjə/ /ˈfɹæk.t͡ʃə/ fractures n
breuk fractuur
An instance of breaking, a place where something has broken.
breuk
(geology) A fault or crack in a rock.

fragile /ˈfɹædʒaɪl/ /ˈfɹæd͡ʒəl/ fragiler fragilest more fragile most fragile adj
breekbaar fragiel broos
Easily broken or destroyed, and thus often of subtle or intricate structure.

fragility /fɹəˈd͡ʒɪlɪti/ fragilities n
broosheid
The condition or quality of being fragile; brittleness; frangibility.

fragment /fɹæɡˈmɛnt/ /ˈfɹæɡmənt/ /ˈfɹæɡmɛnt/ fragments n
fragment
A part broken off; a small, detached portion; an imperfect part, either physically or not
(computing) An incomplete portion of code.

fragment /fɹæɡˈmɛnt/ /ˈfɹæɡmənt/ /ˈfɹæɡmɛnt/ v
fragmenteren
(intransitive) To break apart.
(transitive) To cause to be broken into pieces.

fragmentation fragmentations n
fragmentatie
The act of fragmenting or something fragmented; disintegration.
The process by which fragments of an exploding bomb scatter.
(computing) The breaking up and dispersal of a file into non-contiguous areas of a disk.
(computing) The breaking up of a data packet when larger than the transmission unit of a network.

fragrance /ˈfɹeɪɡɹəns/ fragrances n
aroma
A pleasant smell or odour.

frailty /ˈfɹeɪ(ə)lti/ frailties n
zwakheid
(uncountable) The condition quality of being frail, physically, mentally, or morally; weakness of resolution; liability to be deceived.

frame /fɹeɪm/ frames n
geraamte skelet
The structure of a person's body; the human body.
frame
(snooker) A complete game of snooker, from break-off until all the balls (or as many as necessary to win) have been potted.
frame geraamte raamwerk skelet
(bowling) A set of balls whose results are added together for scoring purposes. Usually two balls, but only one ball in the case of a strike, and three balls in the case of a strike or a spare in the last frame of a game.

frame /fɹeɪm/ v
inkaderen
(transitive) Of a picture such as a painting or photograph, to place inside a decorative border.

frame lock frame locks n
framelock
A type of lock for a folding knife or other tool, distinct from the liner lock by the spring portion of the liner being replaced by an integral component of the handle.
frameslot ringslot
(cycling) A lock that's permanently attached to the frame of a bicycle.

frame of reference frames of reference n
denkraam referentiekader
A set of assumptions, ideas and standards that form a viewpoint from which philosophical, religious and other ideas may be evaluated.

framework /ˈfɹeɪm.wɜːk/ /ˈfɹeɪm.wɝk/ /ˈfɹæɪm.wɜːk/ frameworks n
geraamte
(literally) The arrangement of support beams that represent a building's general shape and size.
framework kader raamwerk
(figuratively) A basic conceptual structure.

framework directive framework directives n
kaderrichtlijn
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framily framilies n
vramilie
(slang) A group of friends who are close like a family.

franc /fɹæŋk/ francs n
frank
A former unit of currency of France, Belgium and Luxembourg, replaced by the euro.

franchise /ˈfɹænt͡ʃaɪ̯z/ franchises n
stemrecht
The right to vote at a public election or referendum; see: suffrage.
concessie
A right or privilege officially granted to a person, a group of people, or a company by a government.
franchise
The authorization granted by a company to sell or distribute its goods or services in a certain area.
(sports) The collection of organizations in the history of a sports team; the tradition of a sports team as an entity, extending beyond the contemporary organization.
The loose collection of fictional works pertaining to a particular fictional universe, including literary, film, or television series from various sources, generally when all authorized by a copyright holder or similar authority.

franchisee franchisees n
franchisenemer
A holder of a franchise; a person who is granted a franchise.

francium /ˈfɹansɪəm/ /ˈfɹænsi.əm/ /ˈfɹɑːnsɪəm/ franciums n
francium
The chemical element (symbol Fr) with an atomic number of 87. It is an intensely radioactive alkali metal that is not found in nature.

francolin /ˈfɹæŋkəlɪn/ francolins n
frankolijn
Any of various terrestrial partridges of several genera in family Phasianidae, principally in tribe Gallini.

frank /fɹeɪŋk/ /fɹæŋk/ franker frankest adj
eerlijk oprecht open openhartig
honest, especially in a manner that seems slightly blunt; candid; not reserved or disguised.

frank /fɹeɪŋk/ /fɹæŋk/ v
frankeren
To place a frank on an envelope.

frankincense /ˈfɹæŋkənˌsɛns/ frankincenses n
olibanum
A type of incense obtained from the Boswellia thurifera tree.

frankly /ˈfɹæŋkli/ franklier frankliest more frankly most frankly adv
ronduit
In a frank or candid manner, especially in a way that may seem too open, excessively honest, or slightly blunt.

frantic /ˈfɹæntɪk/ more frantic most frantic adj
panisch
In a state of panic, worry, frenzy, or rush.

fraternal /fɹəˈtɝnəl/ more fraternal most fraternal adj
broederlijk
Of or pertaining to a brother or brothers.

fraternity /fɹəˈtɜː(ɹ)nəti/ fraternities n
fraterniteit

fratricide fratricides n
broedermoord
The killing of one's brother (or sister).

fraud /fɹɑd/ /fɹɔd/ /fɹɔːd/ frauds n
fraude bedrog oplichting oplichterij flessentrekkerij zwendel
Any act of deception carried out for the purpose of unfair, undeserved or unlawful gain.
bedrieger fraudeur oplichter charlatan vervalser
A person who performs any such trick.

fraudulence /ˈfɹɔ.d͡ʒə.ləns/ /ˈfɹɔː.djʊ.l(ə)ns/ fraudulences n
bedrog
The condition of being fraudulent; deceitfulness.

fraudulent /ˈfɹɑ.d͡ʒə.lənt/ /ˈfɹɑd͡ʒ.lənt/ /ˈfɹɔ.d͡ʒə.lənt/ /ˈfɹɔː.djə.lənt/ /ˈfɹɔː.djʊ.lənt/ /ˈfɹɔː.dʒə.lənt/ /ˈfɹɔː.dʒʊ.lənt/ /ˈfɹɔːdʒ.lənt/ more fraudulent most fraudulent adj
frauduleus
Dishonest; based on fraud or deception.

fraught /fɹɑt/ /fɹɔt/ /fɹɔːt/ fraughter fraughtest more fraught most fraught adj
beladen
(nautical) Of a boat, ship, or other vessel: laden with cargo.
beladen vol
Followed by with: carrying, or charged or loaded up with (usually something negative); accompanied by; entailing.
bezorgd
(specifically) Carrying or loaded with anxiety, fear, or stress, for example, due to complexity or difficulty; distressed; also, causing distress; distressing.

fray /fɹeɪ/ v
ontrafelen
(also, figuratively) To rub or wear away (something); to cause (something made of strands twisted or woven together, such as cloth or rope) to unravel through friction; also, to irritate (something) through chafing or rubbing; to chafe.

freak /fɹiːk/ freaks n
engerd freak
(derogatory) A person who is extremely abnormal in appearance, social behavior, sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or business practices; an oddball, a unique person, originally in a displeasing or alienating way.
fanaat
An enthusiast, or person who has an obsession with, or extreme knowledge of, something.

freak out v
doordraaien
(informal, intransitive) To react with extreme anger or fear, to the extent that one loses one's composure or behaves irrationally.

freakish /ˈfɹiːkɪʃ/ more freakish most freakish adj
buitenissig
Resembling a freak.

freakishness freakishnesses n
buitenissigheid
The characteristic or quality of being freakish

freaky /ˈfɹiːki/ freakier freakiest adj
bizar
(slang) Odd; bizarre; unusual.

freckle /ˈfɹɛkəl/ freckles n
sproet
A small brownish or reddish pigmentation spot on the surface of the skin.

freckled /ˈfɹɛkəld/ more freckled most freckled adj
sproeterig sproetig
Having freckles; covered with freckles.

freckled duck /ˌfɹɛkəld ˈdʌk/ freckled ducks n
stippeleend
A moderately large, broad-bodied duck, Stictonetta naevosa, native to southern Australia.

free /fɹiː/ [fɹɪi̯] free-er free-est freer freest freeër freeëst adj
vrij -vrij ongedwongen zonder
Without obligations.
vrij los
Not imprisoned or enslaved.
vrij vrije
(software) With no or only freedom-preserving limitations on distribution or modification.
vrij open los loslopend
(abstract) Unconstrained.
vrij open
Unobstructed, without blockages.

free /fɹiː/ [fɹɪi̯] more free most free adv
gratis
Without needing to pay.

free /fɹiː/ [fɹɪi̯] v
bevrijden loslaten laten gaan
(transitive) To make free; set at liberty; release.

free as a bird adj
vrij als een vogel vrij als een vogeltje
(simile) Having no ties; completely free.

free enterprise n
vrij ondernemerschap
An economic system of business governed by the laws of supply and demand with minimal government interference, regulation, or subsidy.

free kick free kicks n
vrije schop vrije trap vrijschop
(American football, association football, Australian rules football, rugby, other ballgames) a kick in which a player may kick the ball without interference from the opposition. Such a kick may be awarded for a foul by the opposition, or earned by a player such as by taking a mark.

free lunch free lunches n
gratis bier

free of charge adj
gratis kostenloos kosteloos kosteloze verniet
Not requiring any payment.

free port free ports n
vrijhaven
A port or other area with relaxed jurisdiction of customs, tax rule or related national regulations.

free rein n
vrijbrief
(figurative) The absence of constraints; freedom to make decisions.

free software n
vrije software
(software) Software that can be freely copied, redistributed and modified, including source code; software that is libre.

free speech /fɹiː ˈspiːtʃ/ n
vrije meningsuiting vrijheid van meningsuiting
The right to express an opinion in public without being restrained or censored.

free spirit free spirits n
vrij elektron
One who is a nonconformist or who does not recognize the authority of others.

free state free states n
vrijstaat
A political entity whose political status is less than that of a fully sovereign nation-state, as with the former Congo Free State and the former Irish Free State.

free time n
vrije tijd
Time when one is not working.

free trade /ˈfɹi ˈtreɪd/ /ˌfɹi ˈtreɪd/ n
vrijhandel
International trade without government interference, especially from tariffs or duties on imports.

free trader free traders n
vrijhandelaar

free will n
vrije wil
(philosophy) The ability to choose one's actions, or determine what reasons are acceptable motivation for actions, without predestination, fate etc.

free world n
vrije wereld
(politics) collectively, all the countries that have democratic or capitalistic governments, as opposed to dictatorships or communist states

free zone free zones n
taxvrije zone
An area within a port where goods may be temporarily stored without paying duty

free-diving n
vrijduiken
Any of various aquatic disciplines in which divers attempt to stay underwater without breathing apparatus for as long as possible.

freeboard freeboards n
vrijboord
(nautical) The vertical distance between the waterline and the uppermost watertight deck of a vessel.
waakhoogte
The distance between a water level and the top of something that contains or restrains it (such as a dam).

freebooter /ˈfɹiːbuːtə(ɹ)/ freebooters n
vrijbuiter
An adventurer who pillages, plunders or wages ad-hoc war on other nations.

freebooting n
vrijbuiterij
Piracy or plundering.
(computing) Software piracy, or stealing or unauthorized rehosting of digital content.

freedman freedmen n
vrijgelatene
A man who has been released from a condition of slavery.

freedom /ˈfɹidəm/ /ˈfɹiːdəm/ freedoms n
vrijheid vrijdom
(uncountable) The state of being free, of not being imprisoned or enslaved.
(countable) The lack of a specific constraint, or of constraints in general; a state of being free, unconstrained.

freedom fighter freedom fighters n
vrijheidsstrijder
A person involved in armed conflict against an occupation, or oppressive government, etc.; a revolutionary, an insurgent, a rebel or insurrectionist.

freedom of association n
vrijheid van vereniging
The right of citizens to come together with other individuals and collectively express, promote, pursue and defend common interests.

freedom of conscience n
vrijheid van geweten gewetensvrijheid

freedom of expression n
vrijheid van meningsuiting
(legal) The right to express an opinion in public without being restrained or censored.

freedom of movement /fɹiː.dəm.əv.muːv.mənt/ n
vrijheid van beweging
The right of a citizen to travel within a state, and to leave and return to that state.

freedom of religion /ˈfɹiː.dəm əv ɹɪˈlɪ.dʒən/ n
godsdienstvrijheid
The right of people to hold any religious beliefs, or none, and to carry out any practices in accordance with those beliefs or with that absence of belief, so long as these practices do not interfere with other people's legal or civil rights, or any reasonable laws, without fear of harm or prosecution.

freedom of thought n
vrijheid van gedachte

freedom to roam n
allemansrecht
The general public's right to access public or privately owned land for their own recreation or exercise.

freedwoman freedwomen n
vrijgelatene
A woman who has been released from a condition of slavery.

freekeh /ˈfɹiːkɛ/ n
freekeh
Wheat grains that are harvested when young and then roasted.

freelancer /ˈfɹiːlænsə(ɹ)/ /ˈfɹiːlɑːnsə(ɹ)/ freelancers n
freelancer
one who freelances

freeload /ˈfɹiːloʊd/ v
inlikken klaplopen
To live off the generosity or hospitality of others

freeloader /ˈfɹiloʊdɚ/ /ˈfɹiːləʊdə(ɹ)/ freeloaders n
klaploper
(colloquial) One who does not contribute or pay appropriately; one who gets a free ride, etc. without paying a fair share.

freemasonry freemasonries n
vrijmetselarij
(figuratively) Fellowship and sympathy among a number of people.

freestyle /ˈfɹiːˌstaɪl/ v
freestylen
(intransitive, especially in rap music) To improvise one's own style; to ad-lib.

freeware n
freeware
(software) Complete and functional software that does not require payment or other compensation (such as viewing advertising) for its use. Freeware may be a proprietary license with no access to the source code.

freewheel freewheels n
vrijloopnaaf
a device in a transmission that disengages the driveshaft from the driven shaft when the driven shaft rotates faster than the driveshaft.

freewheeling /ˈfɹiˌ(h)wilɪŋ/ /ˈfɹiːˌ(h)wiːlɪŋ/ /ˌfɹiːˈ(h)wiːlɪŋ/ more freewheeling most freewheeling adj
vrijwielen
Unbounded by rules or conventions; unrestrained.

freeze /ˈfɹiːz/ freezes n
vorst vorstperiode
A period of intensely cold weather.
vastlopen
(computer) The state when either a single computer program, or the whole system ceases to respond to inputs.
bevriezing loonstop salarisstop
(business, finance) A block on pay rises or on the hiring of new employees etc.

freeze /ˈfɹiːz/ v
bevriezen vriezen
(intransitive, copulative) Especially of a liquid, to become solid due to low temperature.
bevriezen invriezen vriezen
(transitive) To lower something's temperature to the point that it freezes or becomes hard.
(figuratively) To lose or cause to lose warmth of feeling; to shut out; to ostracize.
vriezen bevriezen
(intransitive) To drop to a temperature below zero degrees celsius, where water turns to ice.
stilvallen
(intransitive) (of machines and software) To come to a sudden halt, stop working (functioning).
verstijven bevriezen
(transitive) To cause someone to become motionless.

freezer /fɹiːzə/ freezers n
vriezer diepvries diepvriezer
An appliance or room used to store food or other perishable items at temperatures below 0° Celsius (32° Fahrenheit).
vriezer diepvriezer diepvries
The section of a refrigerator used to store food or other perishable items at a temperature below 0° Celsius (32° Fahrenheit).

freezer bag freezer bags n
diepvrieszak
A plastic bag used for the storage of food items in a freezer.

freezer burn freezer burns n
vriesbrand
Desiccation caused by being kept in a freezer too long.

freezing /ˈfɹiːz.ɪŋ/ more freezing most freezing adj
ijskoud ijzig
(by extension, chiefly, hyperbole) Very cold

freezing /ˈfɹiːz.ɪŋ/ freezings n
bevriezing
(uncountable) The change in state of a substance from liquid to solid by cooling to a critically low temperature.
verdoving
(countable, medicine) The action of numbing with anesthetics.

freezing cold adj
ijskoud
(idiomatic) extremely and unpleasantly cold

freezing cold n
vrieskou
(idiomatic) extreme and unpleasant cold

freezing point freezing points n
vriespunt
(physics, chemistry) The temperature at which a liquid freezes, and the solid and liquid phases are in equilibrium; normally the same as the melting point.

freezing rain n
ijsregen
Rain which freezes upon contact.

freight /fɹeɪt/ freights n
vracht cargo
(uncountable) The transportation of goods (originally by water; now also (chiefly, US) by land); also, the hiring of a vehicle or vessel for such transportation.
(uncountable) Goods or items in transport; cargo, luggage.
vracht vrachtprijs
(countable) Payment for transportation.

french fries n
patat frieten frietjes
(chiefly, North America) Strips of deep-fried potatoes that have been frenched (cut into strips). [from 1903]

frenchify /ˈfɹɛnt͡ʃɪfaɪ/ v
verfransen

frenetic /fɹəˈnɛt.ɪk/ /ˈfɹɛ.nɪt.ɪk/ more frenetic most frenetic adj
bezeten frenetiek
Fast, harried; having extreme enthusiasm or energy.

frenulum /ˈfriː.njʊl.əm/ /ˈfrɛn.jəl.əm/ frenula frenulums n
tongriem
(anatomy) A small fold or ridge of tissue that supports or restrains the motion of the part to which it is attached, in particular a fold of skin beneath the tongue, or between the lip and the gum.

frenzy /ˈfɹɛnzi/ frenzies n
razernij
A state of wild activity or panic.

freon /ˈfɹiːɒn/ freons n
freon
(organic compound) Any of several non-flammable refrigerants based on halogenated hydrocarbon including R-12, R-22, and R-23.
(refrigeration, slang) A gaseous ozone-depleting refrigerant

frequency /ˈfɹiːkwənsi/ frequencies n
frequentie
(uncountable, or, countable) The rate of occurrence of anything; the relationship between incidence and time period.
(countable) The quotient of the number of times n a periodic phenomenon occurs over the time t in which it occurs: f = n / t.
regelmaat frequentie
(uncountable) The property of occurring often rather than infrequently.

frequency modulation frequency modulations n
frequentiemodulatie
(sound, radio) the use of a modulating wave to vary the instantaneous frequency of a carrier wave

frequency-shift keying n
frequentieverschuivingsmodulatie
A form of frequency modulation in which digital information is transmitted through discrete changes of the frequency of a carrier wave.

frequent /ˈfɹiː.kwənt/ frequenter frequentest more frequent most frequent adj
frequent veelvuldig
Done or occurring often; common.

frequently /ˈfɹiː.kwənt.li/ more frequently most frequently adv
vaak veelvuldig
At frequent intervals.

frequently asked questions n
veelgestelde vragen
An online document containing a list of the questions most often asked about a particular subject, together with answers.

fresco /ˈfɹɛskoʊ/ /ˈfɹɛskəʊ/ freschi frescoes frescos n
fresco
(countable, painting) An artwork made by applying water-based pigment to wet or fresh lime mortar or plaster.
(uncountable, painting) The technique used to make such an artwork.

fresh /fɹɛʃ/ fresher freshest adj
vers nieuw
Newly produced or obtained; recent.
(of food) Not dried, frozen, or spoiled.
Rested; not tired or fatigued.
In a raw or untried state; uncultured; unpracticed.
grof onbehoorlijk onbeleefd onbeschoft
Rude, cheeky, or inappropriate; presumptuous; disrespectful; forward.
fris
Invigoratingly cool and refreshing.
zoet
(of water) Without salt; not saline.

fresh water fresh waters n
vers water zoet water
Water with a very low content of dissolved salt, as opposed to brackish water or salt water.

freshman /ˈfɹɛʃmən/ freshmen n
eerstejaars feut schacht
(US, Canada, Philippines) A person (of either sex) entering the first year of an institution, especially a high school (ninth grade for US and Canada, grade 7 for Philippines), a university, or legislative body.
beginneling
(obsolete) A novice; one in the rudiments of knowledge.

fret /fɹɛt/ frets n
fret
(music) One of the pieces of metal, plastic or wood across the neck of a guitar or other string instrument that marks where a finger should be positioned to depress a string as it is played.

fret /fɹɛt/ v
ongerust zijn
(transitive) To make rough, to agitate or disturb; to cause to ripple.
(intransitive) To be worn away; to chafe; to fray.
(intransitive) To be agitated; to rankle; to be in violent commotion.
bewerken doorzagen met een figuurzaag
(transitive) To cut through with a fretsaw, to create fretwork.
vreten knagen verslinden
(ambitransitive) To gnaw; to consume, to eat away.
ongerust zijn piekeren verontrusten zorgen maken
(ambitransitive) To be chafed or irritated; to be angry or vexed; to utter peevish expressions through irritation or worry.

fretful /ˈfɹɛtfəl/ more fretful most fretful adj
prikkelbaar
Irritable, bad-tempered, grumpy or peevish.
rusteloos
Unable to relax; fidgety or restless.

fretsaw fretsaws n
figuurzaag
A saw consisting of a metal frame having a fine-toothed narrow blade held under tension, used in making curved cuts.

fretty more fretty most fretty adj
getralied
(heraldry) Covered with a lattice-like pattern of diagonally interlaced bendlets and bendlets sinister.
gemelijk geïrriteerd kniezerig kribbig zeurderig
Inclined to fret, agitated, worrying.
geïrriteerd ontstoken pijnlijk zeer
(colloquial) Inflamed, like a sore.

fricative /ˈfɹɪkətɪv/ fricatives n
fricatief wrijfklank
(phonetics) Any of several sounds produced by air flowing through a constriction in the oral cavity and typically producing a sibilant, hissing, or buzzing quality; a fricative consonant.

friction /ˈfɹɪkʃən̩/ frictions n
wrijving frictie
The rubbing of one object or surface against another.
(physics) A force that resists the relative motion or tendency to such motion of two bodies in contact.
frictie wrijving conflict geschil onenigheid
(figuratively) Conflict, as between persons having dissimilar ideas or interests; clash.
(China, historical) (Second Sino-Japanese War) Conflict, as between the Communists and non-Hanjian Kuomintang forces.

fridge-freezer fridge-freezers n
koel-vriescombinatie
An electrical appliance consisting of a fridge and a freezer as one unit.

fried egg fried eggs n
spiegelei
An egg that has been shallow-fried on one or both sides, without being beaten or stirred.

fried rice fried rices n
gebakken rijst nasi
Any of very many forms of rice that are first cooked by boiling and then stir-fried with other ingredients

friend /frɪnd/ /fɹɛnd/ [fɹ̥ɛnd̥] friends n
vriend vriendin maatje vriendje vriendinnetje
A person, typically someone other than a family member, spouse or lover, whose company one enjoys and towards whom one feels affection.
vriend vriendin vriendje
(euphemistic) A lover; a boyfriend or girlfriend.

friend /frɪnd/ /fɹɛnd/ [fɹ̥ɛnd̥] v
bevriend zijn met
(transitive, obsolete) To act as a friend to, to befriend; to be friendly to, to help.

friend zone /ˈfɹɛnd zoʊn/ /ˈfɹɛnd zəʊn/ friend zones n
friendzone vriendenzone
(slang) The situation in which one is viewed by a potential partner as a platonic friend, which complicates the initiation of a romantic relationship.

friendless /ˈfrɛndləs/ /ˈfrɪndləs/ adj
vriendloos
Without friends (without a friend).

friendliness /ˈfɹɛndlinəs/ friendlinesses n
vriendelijkheid
The quality of being friendly.

friendly /ˈfɹɛn.li/ /ˈfɹɛnd.li/ friendlier friendliest more friendly most friendly adj
vriendelijk hartelijk
Generally warm, approachable and easy to relate with in character.
vriendelijk vriendschappelijk aangenaam sympathiek
Inviting, characteristic of friendliness.
vriendschappelijk
Without any hostility.
bevriend
(usually, military) Of or pertaining to friendlies (friendly noun sense 2, below). Also applied to other bipolar confrontations, such as team sports.

friendly /ˈfɹɛn.li/ /ˈfɹɛnd.li/ more friendly most friendly adv
vriendelijk vriendschappelijk
In a friendly manner; like a friend.

friendly /ˈfɹɛn.li/ /ˈfɹɛnd.li/ friendlies n
bevriende bondgenoot
A person or entity on the same side as one's own in a conflict.

friendly fire /ˌfɹɛnd.liˈfaɪ.ə(ɹ)/ n
eigen vuur
Weapons fire from allied or friendly forces, as opposed to fire coming from enemy forces or enemy fire.

friendship /ˈfɹɛn(d)ʃɪp/ friendships n
vriendschap
(uncountable) The condition of being friends.
(countable) A friendly relationship, or a relationship as friends.

frieze /ˈfɹiːz/ friezes n
fries
(architecture) That part of the entablature of an order which is between the architrave and cornice. It is a flat member or face, either uniform or broken by triglyphs, and often enriched with figures and other ornaments of sculpture.
Any sculptured or richly ornamented band in a building or, by extension, in rich pieces of furniture.

frigate /ˈfɹɪɡ.ət/ frigates n
fregat
(historical) A warship combining sail and steam propulsion, typically of ironclad timber construction, supplementing and superseding sailing ships of the line at the beginning of the development of the ironclad battleship. [mid 19th–late 19th c.]

frigatebird /ˈfɹɪ.ɡətˌbɝd/ frigatebirds n
fregatvogel
Any of five species of bird in the genus Fregata, the only genus in the family Fregatidae.

frighten /ˈfɹaɪ.tən/ [ˈfɹ̥aɪtn̩] [ˈfɹ̥aɪʔn̩] v
beangstigen bang maken
(transitive) To cause to feel fear; to scare; to cause to feel alarm or fright.

frightened /ˈfɹaɪtn̩d/ /ˈfɹaɪʔn̩d/ more frightened most frightened adj
bangelijk lafhartig
Afraid; suffering from fear.

frightening /ˈfɹaɪtnɪŋ/ /ˈfɹaɪtənɪŋ/ more frightening most frightening adj
angstaanjagend beangstigend ontstellend
Causing fear; of capable of causing fear; scary.
afschuwelijk
(figuratively) Awful, terrible, very bad.

frilled shark frilled sharks n
franjehaai
Any member of two extant species of shark in genus Chlamydoselachus or their extinct close relatives,

fringe /fɹɪnd͡ʒ/ fringer fringest more fringe most fringe adj
marginaal
Outside the mainstream.

fringe /fɹɪnd͡ʒ/ fringes n
franje
A decorative border.
(physics) A light or dark band formed by the diffraction of light.
rand
A marginal or peripheral part.
radicalen
Those members of a political party, or any social group, holding unorthodox views.
buitenwijken periferie
The periphery of a town or city (or other area).

fringe /fɹɪnd͡ʒ/ v
omzomen met franjes versieren van franjes voorzien
(transitive) To decorate with fringe.
van franjes voorzien
(transitive) To serve as a fringe.

frisk /fɹɪsk/ adj
levendig levendige
(archaic) Lively; brisk.

frisk /fɹɪsk/ v
fouilleren
(transitive) To search (someone) by feeling their body and clothing.

fritter /ˈfɹɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈfɹɪtɚ/ [ˈfɹɪɾɚ] fritters n
beignet
A dish made by deep-frying food coated in batter.

fritter /ˈfɹɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈfɹɪtɚ/ [ˈfɹɪɾɚ] v
prutsen
(intransitive, often with about, around, or away) To squander or waste time, money, or other resources; e.g. occupy oneself idly or without clear purpose, to tinker with an unimportant part of a project, to dally, sometimes as a form of procrastination.

fritter away v
verprutsen verspillen
(transitive) To squander or waste.

frivolity /fɹɪˈvɑlɪti/ /fɹɪˈvɒlɪti/ frivolities n
frivoliteit
frivolous act

frivolous /ˈfɹɪv.əl.əs/ more frivolous most frivolous adj
frivool lichtzinnig wuft
Silly, especially at an inappropriate time or in an inappropriate manner; lacking a good reason for being, or for doing what one does; due to or moved by a whim or caprice.

frivolously more frivolously most frivolously adv
frivool
In a frivolous manner

frog /fɹɑɡ/ /fɹɒɡ/ /fɹɔɡ/ frogs n
kikker kikvors
Any of a class of small tailless amphibians of the order Anura that typically hop.
straal
An organ on the bottom of a horse’s hoof that assists in the circulation of blood.
puntstuk
(rail transport) The part of a railway switch or turnout where the running-rails cross (from the resemblance to the frog in a horse’s hoof).

frog in one's throat n
een kikker in de keel hebben
(idiom) Hoarseness or the need to cough.

frog legs n
kikkerbilletjes
The hind legs of a frog used as food.

frog's-eye view frog's-eye views n
kikkerperspectief kikvorsperspectief
A point of view from the ground or from within a system.

frogman frogmen n
kikvorsman
A diver, especially one in a diving suit (as opposed to one in scuba gear).

frogmouth frogmouths n
uilnachtzwaluw
Any of several nocturnal, insectivorous birds, of the family Podargidae, native to Australia and southern Asia

frogspawn n
kikkerdril
A gelatinous mass of frogs' eggs, laid in ponds and ditches.

frolic /ˈfɹɑlɪk/ /ˈfɹɒlɪk/ v
dartelen dollen keten plezier maken pret maken rollebollen
(intransitive) To make merry; to have fun; to romp; to behave playfully and uninhibitedly. [from 1580s]

from /fɹɒm/ /fɹəm/ /fɹʌm/ preposition
uit van tegen
With reference to the location or position of a speaker or other observer or vantage point.

from A to Z
van A tot Z
(idiomatic) Covering a complete range; comprehensively; from beginning to end.

from cover to cover adv
van kaft tot kaft van voor tot achter
(idiomatic) From the first page (of a book) all the way to the last page.

from father to son adv
van vader op zoon
Passed down from a father to his son.

from now on adv
van nu af aan voortaan
Starting from this moment and continuing indefinitely.

from pillar to post adv
van het kastje naar de muur van hot naar her
(idiomatic) From one place (or person, or task) to another; from post to pillar, hither and thither.

from scratch
helemaal opnieuw vanaf het begin vanaf nul
(idiomatic) From the beginning; starting with no advantage or prior preparation.
vanaf het begin
(idiomatic) From basic materials or raw ingredients.

from the bottom of one's heart
van harte uit de grond van zijn hart
In earnest; sincerely; with one's full feeling.

from the cradle to the grave
van de wieg tot het graf

from the start
van meet af aan

from time to time
van tijd tot tijd
(idiomatic) Occasionally; sometimes; once in a while.

from top to bottom
van top tot teen

frond /fɹɑnd/ /fɹɒnd/ fronds n
varenblad
(botany) The leaf of a fern, especially a compound leaf.

front /fɹʌnt/ further front furthest front adj
voor-
Closest or nearest, of a set of futures contracts which expire at particular times, or of the times they expire; (typically, the front month or front year is the next calendar month or year after the current one).

front /fɹʌnt/ fronts n
voorkant voorzijde
The foremost side of something or the end that faces the direction it normally moves.
The side of a building with the main entrance.
façade front
A person or institution acting as the public face of some other, covert group.
front
(meteorology) The interface or transition zone between two airmasses of different density, often resulting in precipitation. Since the temperature distribution is the most important regulator of atmospheric density, a front almost invariably separates airmasses of different temperature.
(military) An area where armies are engaged in conflict, especially the line of contact.

front line front lines n
frontlijn
(military) A front, or a boundary between opposing positions.

front matter n
preliminaria voorwerk
Within a book, all content preceding the main text or work itself.

front page front pages n
voorpagina
The first, and initially visible, page of a publication.

front vowel front vowels n
voorklinker
(phonetics) Any vowel sound produced in the front of the mouth. Examples: "a" in “man” and "e" in “gel”

front yard front yards n
voortuin
(US, Canada) A yard to the front of a house or similar residence, typically having a lawn and often trees, shrubs, and/or flowers.
(UK) An enclosed and often primarily utilitarian area to the front of a house or similar residence, typically having a hard surface or paving.

front-wheel drive n
voorwielaandrijving
Engine layout in motor vehicles where only the front wheels are driven.

frontage road frontage roads n
parallelweg
A smaller road alongside a main one such as an expressway, for access to adjacent properties.

frontal /ˈfɹʌn.l̩/ /ˈfɹʌn.tl̩/ /ˈfɹʌn.təl/ adj
frontaal
(anatomy) Of or relating to the forehead or frontal bone.

frontal lobe frontal lobes n
frontale hersenkwab frontale kwab
(anatomy) One of the four major divisions of the cerebrum of the brain, located behind the forehead.

frontier /fɹɑnˈtɪɹ/ /fɹɒnˈtɪə/ /fɹʌnˈtɪə/ /fɹʌnˈtɪɹ/ /ˈfɹɒntjə/ /ˈfɹɒntɪə/ /ˈfɹʌntjə/ /ˈfɹʌntɪə/ /ˈfɹʌnt͡ʃə/ frontiers n
grens landgrens
The part of a country which borders or faces another country or unsettled region.

frontispiece /ˈfɹɑn.tɪsˌpis/ /ˈfɹɒn.tɪsˌpiːs/ /ˈfɹʌn.tɪsˌpis/ /ˈfɹʌn.tɪsˌpiːs/ frontispieces n
frontispice frontispies
(publishing) An illustration that is on the page before the title page of a book, a section of one, or a magazine.

frontline adj
frontlijn frontlinie
(military) Located at a front

frosh /fɹɑʃ/ /fɹɒʃ/ /fɹɔʃ/ frosh froshes n
schacht
(colloquial) A first-year student, at certain universities, and a first-or-second-year student at other universities.

frosh /fɹɑʃ/ /fɹɒʃ/ /fɹɔʃ/ v
dopen
(transitive, slang) To initiate academic freshmen, notably in a testing way.

frost /fɹɑst/ /fɹɒst/ /fɹɔst/ frosts n
rijp vorst rijm
A cover of minute ice crystals on objects that are exposed to the air. Frost is formed by the same process as dew, except that the temperature of the frosted object is below freezing.

frost /fɹɑst/ /fɹɒst/ /fɹɔst/ v
berijpen
(intransitive) To become covered with frost.

frost fair frost fairs n
vorst beurs

frostbite frostbites n
bevriezing
An injury suffered as a result of freezing of some part of the body, typically fingers, toes or the nose.

frostbite v
bevriezen
(transitive) To expose to the effect of frost, or a frosty air; to blight or nip with frost.

frostproof more frostproof most frostproof adj
vorstbestendig
Resistant to frost.

frosty /ˈfɹɑs-/ /ˈfɹɒsti/ /ˈfɹɔsti/ frostier frostiest adj
vorstig
Cold, chilly; icy.

froth /fɹɑθ/ /fɹɒθ/ /fɹɔθ/ froths n
schuim
Foam.

froth /fɹɑθ/ /fɹɒθ/ /fɹɔθ/ v
opschuimen schuimen
(transitive) To create froth in (a liquid).
borrelen bubbelen schuimen
(intransitive) (of a liquid) To bubble.

frother frothers n
melkklopper melkschuimer
A machine that generates froth

frothy frothier frothiest adj
schuimend schuimig
Foamy or churned to the point of becoming infused with bubbles.

frown /fɹaʊn/ frowns n
frons
A wrinkling of the forehead with the eyebrows brought together, typically indicating displeasure, severity, or concentration.

frown /fɹaʊn/ v
fronsen
(intransitive) To have a frown on one's face.

frozen /ˈfɹoʊzən/ /ˈfɹəʊzən/ more frozen most frozen adj
bevroren
Having undergone the process of freezing; in ice form.

frozen food frozen foods n
diepvrieseten diepvriesvoedsel
Food that is frozen to preserve it, usually being purchased in a frozen state and kept in a freezer before use.

fructose /ˈfɹuk.toʊs/ /ˈfɹʊk.toʊs/ /ˈfɹʊk.təʊz/ /ˈfɹʌk.toʊs/ /ˈfɹʌk.təʊz/ fructoses n
fructose vruchtensuiker
(carbohydrate) A monosaccharide ketose sugar, formula C6H12O6.

frugal /ˈfɹuːɡəl/ more frugal most frugal adj
zuinig frugaal spaarzaam
Avoiding unnecessary expenditure either of money or of anything else which is to be used or consumed; avoiding waste.

frugality /fɹuːˈɡæləti/ frugalities n
soberheid frugaliteit matigheid spaarzaamheid zuinigheid
The quality of being frugal; prudent economy; thrift.

frugivore /ˈfɹuːd͡ʒɪˌvɔɹ/ frugivores n
fructivoor vruchteneter
An animal whose diet is mostly fruit.

fruit /fɹut/ /fɹuːt/ fruits n
vrucht fruit ooft
The seed-bearing part of a plant; often edible, colourful, fragrant, and sweet or sour; produced from a floral ovary after fertilization.
The spores of cryptogams and their accessory organs.
Any sweet or sour, edible part of a plant that resembles seed-bearing fruit (see former sense) even if it does not develop from a floral ovary.
An end result, effect, or consequence; advantageous or disadvantageous result.
(attributive) Of, belonging to, related to, or having fruit or its characteristics; (of living things) producing or consuming fruit.
(dated, colloquial, derogatory) A homosexual man; (derogatory, figurative) an effeminate man. [from 1900]
(archaic) Offspring from a sexual union.
(informal) A crazy person.
vrucht fruit ooft spruit
(botany) A product of fertilization in a plant, specifically:
A sweet or sweetish vegetable, such as the petioles of rhubarb, that resembles a true fruit or is used in cookery as if it was a fruit.

fruit juice fruit juices n
vruchtensap
The juice of one or more fruits.

fruit tree fruit trees n
fruitboom
A tree that bears a crop of edible fruit on a regular basis.

fruit wine fruit wines n
vruchtenwijn
Wine whose main ingredient is a fruit other than grape.

fruitcake /ˈfɹuːt.keɪk/ fruitcakes n
fruitcake
A cake containing dried fruits and, optionally, nuts, citrus peel and spice.

fruitful /ˈfɹuːtfəl/ more fruitful most fruitful adj
vruchtbaar
Favourable to the growth of fruit or useful vegetation; not barren.
Being productive in any sense; yielding benefits.

fruiting body fruiting bodies n
vruchtlichaam
(mycology) The structure on a fungus which houses the spore-producing organs.

fruition /fɹu.ˈɪʃ.ən/ fruitions n
vervulling
The fulfillment of something worked for.
dragen vrucht
The condition of bearing fruit.
vruchtgebruik
The enjoyment derived from a possession.

fruitless /ˈfɹutləs/ /ˈfɹuːtləs/ more fruitless most fruitless adj
onvruchtbaar
Bearing no fruit; barren.
(figuratively, archaic) Of a person: unable to have children; barren, infertile.
vergeefs vruchteloos
(figuratively) Unproductive, useless.

fruitlike more fruitlike most fruitlike adj
fruitachtig
Resembling fruit.

frumpy /ˈfɹʌm.pi/ /ˈfɹʌm.pɪ/ frumpier frumpiest adj
ouderwets stijlloos
Dowdy, unkempt, or unfashionable.

frustrate /fɹəˈstɹeɪt/ /ˈfɹʌsˌtɹeɪt/ v
frustreren
(transitive) To disappoint or defeat; to vex by depriving of something expected or desired.
(transitive) To hinder or thwart.

frustrating /fɹəˈstɹeɪ̯tɪŋ/ /ˈfɹʌsˌtɹeɪ̯tɪŋ/ /ˌfɹʌsˈtɹeɪ̯tɪŋ/ [ˈf(ɹ)ʌsˌtɹeɪ̯ɾɪŋ] [ˈf(ɹ)ʌʃˌt͡ʃɹeɪ̯ɾɪŋ] more frustrating most frustrating adj
frustrerend
Discouraging; causing annoyance or anger by excessive difficulty.

frustration /fɹəˈstɹeɪ.ʃən/ /fɹʌsˈtɹeɪ.ʃən/ frustrations n
frustratie
The feeling of annoyance at impossibility from resistance or inability to achieve something.
The act of frustrating, or the state, or an instance of being frustrated.
A thing that frustrates.

fry /fɹaɪ/ v
bakken braden
(transitive) To cook (something) in hot fat.

frying pan frying pans n
koekenpan
A long-handled, shallow pan used for frying food.

fuchsia /ˈfjuːʃə/ /ˈfuːksi.ə/ fuchsias n
foksia
A purplish-red colour, the color of fuchsin, an aniline dye.

fuck /fʊk/ /fʌk/ [fʌkʰ] interjection
kanker kut fuck
(vulgar, colloquial) Expressing dismay or discontent.

fuck /fʊk/ /fʌk/ [fʌkʰ] fucks n
neukpartij
(vulgar, colloquial) An act of sexual intercourse.
neukmaatje
(vulgar, colloquial) A sexual partner, especially a casual one.
naaibeer
(vulgar, colloquial) A highly contemptible person.

fuck /fʊk/ /fʌk/ [fʌkʰ] v
neuken naaien wippen batsen bonken fleppen
(vulgar, colloquial, intransitive) To have sexual intercourse; to copulate.
(vulgar, colloquial, transitive) To insert one's penis, a dildo, or other object, into a person or a specified orifice or cleft sexually; to penetrate.
verneuken
(vulgar, colloquial, transitive) To put in an extremely difficult or impossible situation.

fuck all /ˌfʌk ˈɔːl/ pronoun
geen flikker geen zak
(vulgar) Nothing at all or very little.

fuck around v
aankloten

fuck buddy fuck buddies n
fuckbuddy
(vulgar, slang) A sex partner with whom one has sex, usually repeatedly, but without any romantic attachment (no strings attached).

fuck me interjection
kut zeg
(vulgar, slang) An interjection expressing that someone is surprised, impressed, or dismayed.

fuck off interjection
oppleuren optiefen
(vulgar, slang, dismissal) Go away! Get lost!
sodemieter op
(vulgar, slang) An expression of disagreement or disbelief.

fuck off v
flikker op opdonderen opflikkeren ophoepelen ophoeren oplazeren
To go to hell; to disappear or go away; to screw oneself.

fuck over v
naaien

fuck up /ˈfʌkˌʌp/ /ˌfʌkˈʌp/ v
(het) verknallen
(intransitive, slang, vulgar) To make a mistake, to go wrong.
verneuken
(transitive, vulgar) To botch or make a mess of.
naar de kloten helpen verpesten
(transitive, vulgar) To injure or damage badly.

fuck you phraseologicalUnit
rot op donder op flikker op krijg de kanker krijg de tering
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see fuck,‎ you.

fuckable /ˈfʌkəbl̩/ more fuckable most fuckable adj
neukbaar
(slang, vulgar) Able to be or worthy of being fucked; sexually attractive.

fucked up /ˌfʌktˈʌp/ more fucked up most fucked up adv
verneukt
In a screwed up or messed up manner; (by extension) under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
(slang) All wrong; mistaken; taken the wrong way

fuckery /ˈfʌkəɹi/ fuckeries n
tyfuszooi
(vulgar, slang, uncountable) Nonsense, bullshit. Or, messing around.

fuckfest fuckfests n
neukfeest
(vulgar, slang, countable) orgy, an act of group sex

fuckhead /ˈfʌkˌhɛd/ fuckheads n
fuckhoofd
(vulgar, pejorative) A stupid or otherwise undesirable person

fucking /ˈfʌkɪn/ /ˈfʌkɪŋ/ adj
fakking focking fucking kanker kut
(vulgar) An intensifier, often applying more to the whole utterance than to the specific word it grammatically modifies.

fucking /ˈfʌkɪn/ /ˈfʌkɪŋ/ fuckings n
neuken
(vulgar) An act of sexual intercourse, especially one lacking passion or a feeling of sincere love.

fucktard fucktards n
grafmongool kankermongool
(pejorative, slang, vulgar, slur) An extraordinarily stupid person.

fudge /fʌd͡ʒ/ fudges n
karamel
(chiefly, _, uncountable) A type of very sweet candy or confection, usually made from sugar, butter, and milk or cream.
onzin
(uncountable) Light or frothy nonsense.
jantje van leiden
(countable) A deliberately misleading or vague answer.
kwakkel
(uncountable, dated) A made-up story.
geknoei knoeierij
(countable) A less than perfect decision or solution; an attempt to fix an incorrect solution after the fact.

fudge /fʌd͡ʒ/ v
ontwijken
(intransitive) To try to avoid giving a direct answer.
verdraaien
(transitive) To alter something from its true state, as to hide a flaw or uncertainty, deliberately but not necessarily dishonestly or immorally.

fuel /ˈfjuːl/ /ˈfjuːəl/ /ˈfjʊəl/ /ˈfɪu̯(ə)l/ [ˈfjuwəɫ] fuels n
brandstof
Substance consumed to provide energy through combustion, or through chemical or nuclear reaction.

fuel /ˈfjuːl/ /ˈfjuːəl/ /ˈfjʊəl/ /ˈfɪu̯(ə)l/ [ˈfjuwəɫ] v
tanken
To provide with fuel.

fuel cell /ˈfjuː(ə)l sɛl/ fuel cells n
brandstofcel
(energy) An electrochemical device in which the intrinsic chemical free energy of fuel and oxidant is catalytically converted to direct current energy.

fugacious /fjuːˈɡeɪ.ʃəs/ more fugacious most fugacious adj
vlietend vluchtig
Fleeting, fading quickly, transient.

fugacity /fjuːˈɡæsɪti/ fugacities n
fugaciteit
A measure of the tendency of a fluid to expand or escape.

fugitive /ˈfjuːd͡ʒɪtɪv/ more fugitive most fugitive adj
voortvluchtig voortvluchtige
Fleeing or running away; escaping.
voorbijgaand
Transient, fleeting or ephemeral.
vluchtig
Elusive or difficult to retain.

fugitive /ˈfjuːd͡ʒɪtɪv/ fugitives n
vluchteling vluchtelinge voortvluchtige
A person who flees or escapes and travels secretly from place to place, and sometimes using disguises and aliases to conceal his/her identity, as to avoid law authorities in order to avoid an arrest or prosecution; or to avoid some other unwanted situation.

fugly /ˈfʌɡ.li/ fuglier fugliest adj
oerlelijk spuuglelijk
(slang, vulgar) Extremely ugly.

fugue /ˈfjuːɡ/ fugues n
fuga
(music) A contrapuntal piece of music wherein a particular melody is played in a number of voices, each voice introduced in turn by playing the melody.

fulcrum /ˈfʊlk.ɹəm/ /ˈfʌlk.ɹəm/ fulcra fulcrums n
draaipunt steunpunt
(mechanics) The support about which a lever pivots.

fulfill /fəˈfɪl/ /fʊlˈfɪl/ v
vervullen
(transitive) To satisfy, carry out, bring to completion (an obligation, a requirement, etc.).

fulfilling more fulfilling most fulfilling adj
bevredigend
Which causes fulfilment; emotionally or artistically satisfying.

fulfilment /fʊlˈfɪl.mənt/ fulfilments n
vervulling
The act of fulfilling.
The state or quality of being fulfilled; completion; realization.

full /fʊl/ [fʊɫ] fuller fullest more full most full adj
vol
Containing the maximum possible amount that can fit in the space available.
Having depth and body; rich.
volledig vol
Complete; with nothing omitted.
vol volledig
Total, entire.
vol verzadigd zat
(informal) Having eaten to satisfaction, having a "full" stomach; replete.
ruim volledig wijd
(of garments) Of a size that is ample, wide, or having ample folds or pleats to be comfortable.

full /fʊl/ [fʊɫ] v
vollen
To make cloth denser and firmer by soaking, beating and pressing; to waulk or walk.

full moon full moons n
volle maan volle maan
The phase of the moon when it is in opposition to the sun and its full disc is therefore visible.

full stop /ˌfʊl ˈstɒp/ full stops n
punt
(Australia, British, India, Ireland, NZ, South Africa) The punctuation mark "." (indicating the end of a sentence or marking an abbreviation).

full-fledged adj
vliegvlug
(of a bird) Having all its feathers; able to fly.
volwaardig
(idiomatic) Having full qualification, credentials or preparation; entire; real.

full-time adj
voltijds
Involving a full amount of time spent on some activity, especially a job.

full-time adv
voltijds
Spending a full amount of time.

fuller /ˈfʊlə(ɹ)/ fullers n
volder voller
A person who fulls cloth.

fully /ˈfʊli/ more fully most fully adv
volledig
In a full manner; without lack or defect; completely, entirely.
(rare) So as to be full (not hungry); to satiation.

fulminic acid n
fulminezuur knalzuur
(chemistry) Iso-cyanic acid, HCNO, an unstable compound which forms explosive salts

fume hood fume hoods n
trekkast zuurkast
(chemistry) A ventilated compartment in which chemical procedures may be undertaken without the escape of noxious fumes into the local environment.

fun /fʊn/ /fʌn/ funner funnest more fun most fun adj
leuk lollig plezant plezierig
(informal) Enjoyable or amusing.

fun /fʊn/ /fʌn/ n
plezier lol pret
Amusement, enjoyment or pleasure.
lol plezier pret
Playful, often noisy, activity.

fun /fʊn/ /fʌn/ v
plagen
(colloquial) To tease, kid, poke fun at, make fun of.

function /ˈfʌŋ(k)ʃən/ /ˈfʌŋkʃn̩/ /ˈfʌŋkʃən/ [ˈfʌŋkʃn̩] [ˈfʌŋkʃɪ̈n] functions n
functie
What something does or is used for.
A professional or official position.
A relation where one thing is dependent on another for its existence, value, or significance.
(mathematics) A relation in which each element of the domain is associated with exactly one element of the codomain.
(computing) A routine that receives zero or more arguments and may return a result.
(biology) The physiological activity of an organ or body part.
(chemistry) The characteristic behavior of a chemical compound.
gelegenheid
An official or social occasion.

function /ˈfʌŋ(k)ʃən/ /ˈfʌŋkʃn̩/ /ˈfʌŋkʃən/ [ˈfʌŋkʃn̩] [ˈfʌŋkʃɪ̈n] v
dienen fungeren
(intransitive) To have a function.
functioneren dienen fungeren
(intransitive) To carry out a function; to be in action.

function word function words n
functiewoord
(linguistics) A word that has little meaning when standing alone, but instead serves to express grammatical relationships with other words within a sentence, or specify the attitude or mood of the speaker, such as prepositions, pronouns, auxiliary verbs, or conjunctions.

functional /ˈfʌŋkt͡ʃnəl/ /ˈfʌŋkt͡ʃənəl/ more functional most functional adj
functionerend operationeel werkend
In good working order.
doelmatig functioneel
Useful; serving a purpose, fulfilling a function.

functional /ˈfʌŋkt͡ʃnəl/ /ˈfʌŋkt͡ʃənəl/ functionals n
functionaal
(mathematics) A function that takes a function as its argument; more precisely, a function whose argument varies in a space of (real or complex valued) functions and whose value belongs to a monodimensional space.

functional group functional groups n
functionele groep
(organic chemistry) A specific grouping of elements that is characteristic of a class of compounds, and determines some properties and reactions of that class.

functional programming n
functioneel programmeren
(programming) Programming in a style that, in lieu of assignment, uses procedure calls to bind variables to values, so that referential transparency is preserved.

functional requirement functional requirements n
functievereiste
A condition or capability that a system, person or object has to satisfy, fulfill or comply with.

functionality functionalities n
functionaliteit
(uncountable) The ability to do a task, performance, or execution; a set of functions that something is able or equipped to perform.

functionary functionaries n
functionaris
A person employed as an official in a bureaucracy (usually corporate or governmental) who holds limited authority and primarily serves to carry out a simple function for which discretion is not required.

functioning functionings n
werking
Manner by which something functions; the workings.

fund /ˈfʌnd/ funds n
fonds
A sum or source of money.

fund /ˈfʌnd/ v
financieren
(transitive) To pay or provide money for.

fundamental /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəl/ more fundamental most fundamental adj
fundamenteel
Related to a foundation, base, or basis; serving as a foundation.

fundamental group fundamental groups n
fundamentaalgroep
(topology) For a specified topological space, the group whose elements are homotopy classes of loops (images of some arbitrary closed interval whose endpoints are both mapped to a designated point) and whose group operation is concatenation.

fundamental interaction fundamental interactions n
fundamentele natuurkracht
(physics) any of the fundamental forces that act between elementary particles; each one is associated with an exchanged particle

fundamental theorem fundamental theorems n
hoofdstelling
(chiefly, mathematics) A theorem (or, in non-mathematical fields, a commonly accepted hypothesis) considered to be of central importance to a specified field.

fundamentalism fundamentalisms n
fundamentalisme
(religion) The tendency to reduce a religion to its most fundamental tenets, based on strict interpretation of core texts.

funding /ˈfʌndɪŋ/ fundings n
financiering
Money provided as funds.

fundraiser /ˈfʌnd.ɹeɪ.zə/ /ˈfʌnd.ɹeɪ.zɚ/ fundraisers n
inzamelactie inzamelingsactie
collectant
An individual who collects money from the public for some cause.

fundraising /ˈfʌndˌɹeɪzɪŋ/ fundraisings n
fondsenwerving fundraising geldinzameling

funeral /ˈfjunəɹəl/ /ˈfjuːnəɹəl/ /ˈfjuːnɹəl/ funerals n
begrafenis
A ceremony to honour and remember a deceased person. Often distinguished from a memorial service by the presence of the body of the deceased.

funeral home funeral homes n
uitvaartcentrum
A mortuary where the friends and relatives of the deceased may attend a wake, or pay their last respects.

funeral march funeral marches n
begrafenismars dodenmars treurmars
(music) A slow march in a "simple duple" meter, often played at funerals.

funerary /ˈfjuːn(ə)ɹəɹi/ adj
funeraire
Of or relating to a funeral.

funereal /fjuːˈnɪəɹɪ.əl/ more funereal most funereal adj
begrafenis-
Of or relating to a funeral.

fungible /ˈfʌndʒɪbl/ /ˈfʌndʒɪbəl/ more fungible most fungible adj
fungibel vervangbaar
(finance, and, commerce) Able to be substituted for something of equal value or utility.

fungicidal adj
schimmeldodend
Having the ability to destroy or control fungus.

fungicide /ˈfʌnd͡ʒɪsaɪd/ /ˈfʌŋɡɪsaɪd/ fungicides n
fungicide
A substance used to kill fungus

fungus /ˈfʌŋ.ɡəs/ fungi funguses n
zwam
(mycology) Any member of the kingdom Fungi; a eukaryotic organism typically having chitin cell walls but no chlorophyll or plastids. Fungi may be unicellular or multicellular.

funicular funiculars n
funiculaire kabelbaan kabelspoorbaan
A particular type of rail transit system which ascends a steep urban or mountain incline, having usually two cars sharing a single track, with the cars linked by a moving cable and an arrangement of pulleys such that the descending car assists in the hoisting of the ascending car, i.e. the two cars serve as counterweights for each other.

funnel /ˈfʌnəl/ funnels n
trechter
A utensil in the shape of an inverted hollow cone terminating in a narrow pipe, for channeling liquids or granular material; typically used when transferring said substances from any container into ones with a significantly smaller opening.

funnel /ˈfʌnəl/ v
door een kleiner opening voeren door een trechter gieten kanaliseren
(intransitive) To proceed through a narrow gap or passageway akin to a funnel; to condense or narrow.
geld doen circuleren
(transitive) To channel, direct, or focus (emotions, money, resources, etc.).

funny /ˈfʊnɪ/ /ˈfʌni/ /ˈfʌnɪ/ funnier funniest adj
grappig geinig komiek
Amusing; humorous; comical. [from mid-18th c.]
merkwaardig vreemd eigenaardig bizar raar zeldzaam
Strange or unusual, often implying unpleasant. [from early 19th c.]

funny /ˈfʊnɪ/ /ˈfʌni/ /ˈfʌnɪ/ funnies n
grap grol mop
(informal) A joke.

funny bone /ˈfʌn.i boʊn/ /ˈfʌn.i bəʊn/ funny bones n
stroombotje telefoonbotje
(idiomatic) The ulnar nerve in the elbow, which, when hit, causes a tingly sensation. [from the 19th c.]
lachspieren
(figuratively) One's sense of humor.

fur /fɜː(ɹ)/ /fɝ/ /fʌr/ furs n
pels vacht bont
(uncountable) The hairy coat of various mammal species, especially when fine, soft and thick.
pels vacht
(uncountable) The hairy skins of animals used as a material for clothing.
bont pels
(countable) An animal pelt used to make, trim or line clothing.
voering
(uncountable) A coating, lining resembling fur in function and/or appearance.

fur /fɜː(ɹ)/ /fɝ/ /fʌr/ v
voeren
(transitive) To cover with fur or a fur-like coating.

fur coat fur coats n
bontjas
An outer garment for the upper body made of furry animal hides.

fur seal fur seals n
zeebeer
A marine mammal of either of the genera Arctocephalus or Callorhinus of the eared seal family Otariidae, differing from the sea lions in having dense underfur.

furious /ˈfjɝ.i.əs/ /ˈfjʊə.ɹɪəs/ /ˈfjʊɹ.i.əs/ more furious most furious adj
woedend
Rushing with impetuosity; moving with violence.

furl /fɜːl/ /fɝl/ v
gekruld
(transitive) To lower, roll up and secure (something, such as a sail or flag)

furlough /ˈfɜː(ɹ).ləʊ/ /ˈfɝ.loʊ/ furloughs n
verlof
A leave of absence or vacation.
onbetaald verlof
A period of unpaid time off, used by an employer to reduce costs.

furnace /ˈfɜːnɪs/ /ˈfɝnɪs/ furnaces n
ketel oven
An industrial heating device, such as for smelting metal or firing ceramics.
ketel
(US, Canada) A device that provides heat for a building.

furnish /ˈfɜːnɪʃ/ /ˈfɝnɪʃ/ v
meubileren bemeubelen meubelen
(transitive) To provide a place with furniture, or other equipment.

furniture /ˈfɜːnɪtʃə/ /ˈfɝnɪt͡ʃɚ/ furnitures n
meubel meubelstuk
(now usually, _, uncountable) Large movable item(s), usually in a room, which enhance(s) the room's characteristics, functionally or decoratively.

furrier /ˈfɜɹiəɹ/ /ˈfɜːɹi.ə/ /ˈfʌɹi.ə/ [ˈfɝiɚ] [ˈfɝˑiɚ] furriers n
bontwerker bontwerkster
A person who sells, makes, repairs, alters, cleans, or otherwise deals in clothing made of fur.

furrow /ˈfɝoʊ/ /ˈfʌɹoʊ/ /ˈfʌɹəʊ/ furrows n
voor vore
A trench cut in the soil, as when plowed in order to plant a crop.
groef
A deep wrinkle in the skin of the face, especially on the forehead.

furrow /ˈfɝoʊ/ /ˈfʌɹoʊ/ /ˈfʌɹəʊ/ v
doorploegen
(transitive) To cut one or more grooves in (the ground, etc.).
fronsen
(transitive) To pull one's brows or eyebrows together due to concentration, worry, etc.

furry /ˈfɜːɹi/ /ˈfɝi/ furrier furriest adj
pelzig pels
Covered with fur, or with something resembling fur.

furry /ˈfɜːɹi/ /ˈfɝi/ furries n
furry
An animal character with human-like characteristics; most commonly refers to such characters created by members of the furry subculture.

further /ˈfɜː.ðə/ /ˈfɝ.ðɚ/ adv
verder
(comparative form of far) To a greater extent or degree.

further /ˈfɜː.ðə/ /ˈfɝ.ðɚ/ v
aanmoedigen bevorderen
(transitive) To encourage growth; to support progress or growth of something; to promote.

further education n
vervolgonderwijs
(UK) Education beyond compulsory schooling, not including university-based higher education.

furthermore /ˈfɜː(ɹ).ðə(ɹ)ˌmɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈfɝ.ðɚˌmɔɹ/ adv
bovendien daarenboven
In addition; besides; further; what's more (i.e. to denote additional information).

furtive /ˈfɜːtɪv/ /ˈfɝtɪv/ [-ɾɪv] [ˈfɜːɾɪv] more furtive most furtive adj
heimelijk diefachtig furtief steels
Of a thing: done with evasive or guilty secrecy.
heimelijk steels furtief
Of a person or an animal: sly, stealthy.

fury /ˈfjʊə.ɹi/ /ˈfjʊɚ.i/ /ˈfjʊɹ.i/ furies n
razernij
Extreme anger.

fuse /fjuːz/ fuses n
lont
A cord that, when lit, conveys the fire to some explosive device.
(manufacturing, mining, military) The mechanism that ignites the charge in an explosive device; a detonator.
zekering
(electrical engineering) A device to prevent excessive overcurrent from overload or short circuit in an electrical circuit, containing a component that melts and interrupts the current when too high a load is passed through it.

fuse /fjuːz/ v
samensmelten versmelten
(transitive) To melt together; to blend; to mix indistinguishably.
smelten
(transitive, electricity) To furnish with or install a fuse to protect a circuit against overcurrent.

fusebox fuseboxes n
stoppenkast
A small distribution board containing the fuses or circuit breakers for a domestic electricity power supply.

fusel oil fusel oils n
foezelolie
A mixture of several higher-order alcohols (alcohols with more than two carbon atoms) formed as byproduct in the normal fermentation process. An excessive concentration, as in low-quality moonshine, causes unpleasant taste.

fuselage /ˈfjuːsəˌlɑːʒ/ /ˈfjuːzəˌlɑːʒ/ fuselages n
romp vliegtuigromp
(aeronautical) The main body of an aerospace vehicle; the long central structure of an aircraft to which the wings (or rotors), tail, and engines are attached, and which accommodates crew and cargo.

fusilli /ˌfuːˈsiːli/ /ˌfuːˈziːli/ n
fusilli spirelli
Pasta in the shape of short spirals.

fusion /ˈfjuː.ʒən/ fusions n
fusie
(fiction) The act of two characters merging into one, typically more powerful, being; or the merged being itself.
fusie samensmelting
(physics) A nuclear reaction in which nuclei combine to form more massive nuclei with the concomitant release of energy.
smelten
The act of melting or liquefying something by heating it.

fussy /ˈfʌ.si/ fussier fussiest adj
kieskeurig pietluttig
Anxious or particular about petty details; hard to please.

fustian /ˈfʌs.tɪ.ən/ /ˈfʌs.tʃən/ /ˈfʌs.t͡ʃən/ fustians n
fustijn fustein
Originally, a kind of coarse fabric made from cotton and flax; now, a kind of coarse twilled cotton, or cotton and linen, stuff with a short pile and often dyed a dull colour, which is chiefly prepared for menswear.

futile /ˈfju.taɪ.əl/ /ˈfju.taɪl/ /ˈfju.təl/ /ˈfjuː.taɪl/ more futile most futile adj
tevergeefs nutteloos
Incapable of producing results, useless; doomed not to be successful; not worth attempting.

futsal n
zaalvoetbal
A form of soccer played indoors, with five players per team.

futtock /ˈfʌtək/ [ˈfəɾək] futtocks n
oplangor rib zitzer
(nautical) Any of the curved rib-like timbers that form the frame of a wooden ship.

future /ˈfjuː.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ adj
toekomstig toekomst
Having to do with or occurring in the future.

future /ˈfjuː.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ futures n
toekomst toekomstig
The time ahead; those moments yet to be experienced.
toekomst
Something that will happen in moments yet to come.

future participle future participles n
toekomend deelwoord
A part of speech present in some languages (e.g. Latin, Hungarian and Georgian) but not in English that gives a sense of something about to happen.

future perfect future perfects futures perfect n
voltooid tegenwoordig toekomende tijd
(grammar) A tense that expresses action completed at some time in the future; in English it is formed by use of will have (or shall have) and a past participle

future tense future tenses n
toekomende tijd onvoltooid toekomstige tijd
(grammar) The tense or time form of a verb used to refer to an event or occurrence that has not yet happened or is expected to happen in the future.

futurist more futurist most futurist adj
futuristisch
In the style of futurism.

fyke fykes n
fuik
(fishing) A type of fish-trap consisting of tubular nets that are supported by hoops.

fynbos n
fijnbos fynbos
(botany) Vegetation unique to the Cape Floral Kingdom, made up chiefly of Proteaceae, restios, and Ericaceae.

gab /ɡæb/ gabs n
gebabbel gekakel geklets
Idle chatter.

gab /ɡæb/ v
kletsen
(intransitive) To talk or chatter a lot, usually on trivial subjects.

gabardine /ˈɡæbəˌdiːn/ /ˈɡæbɚˌdin/ gabardines n
gabardine
(uncountable, countable) A type of woolen cloth with a diagonal ribbed texture on one side.

gable /ˈɡeɪ.bəl/ gables n
gevelspits puntgevel
(architectural element) The triangular area at the peak of an external wall adjacent to, and terminating, two sloped roof surfaces (pitches).

gadget /ɡædʒɪt/ /ɡæd͡ʒət/ gadgets n
gadget
Any device or machine, especially one whose name cannot be recalled. Often either clever or complicated.

gadolinium /ˌɡæd.əˈlɪn.i.əm/ gadoliniums n
gadolinium
A chemical element (symbol Gd) with atomic number 64: a ductile silvery-white metal.

gadwall gadwalls n
krakeend
A common, widespread dabbling duck which breeds in the northern hemisphere (Mareca strepera, syn. Anas strepera).

gaffe /ɡæf/ gaffes n
blunder flater gaffe misstap uitschuiver
A foolish and embarrassing error, especially one made in public.

gaffer /ɡæfə/ /ɡæfɚ/ gaffers n
gaffer
(film) A chief lighting technician for a motion-picture or television production.

gaffsail /ˈɡæf.seɪl/ gaffsails n
gaffelzeil
(nautical) A topsail above the uppermost or only spanker.

gag /ɡæɡ/ gags n
knevel prop
A device to restrain speech, such as a rag in the mouth secured with tape or a rubber ball threaded onto a cord or strap.

gag /ɡæɡ/ v
kokhalzen
(intransitive) To experience the vomiting reflex.
knevelen
(ambitransitive, slang, LGBT) To astonish (someone); (to cause someone) to be at a loss for words; to leave speechless; to be left speechless.

gaggle /ˈɡæɡl̩/ gaggles n
toom troep troepel
(collective) A group of geese when they are on the ground or on the water.

gain /ɡeɪn/ gains n
winst
The act of gaining; acquisition.

gain /ɡeɪn/ v
winnen bekomen verkrijgen
(transitive) To acquire possession of.
aankomen
(intransitive) To put on weight.

gain ground v
terrein winnen
To make progress or obtain advantage; to gain traction.

gainsay /ɡeɪnˈseɪ/ /ˈɡeɪnˌseɪ/ v
loochenen tegenspreken weerleggen
(transitive, formal) To say something in contradiction to.

gait /ɡeɪt/ gaits n
gang loop pas
Manner of walking or stepping; bearing or carriage while moving on legs.
gang
(horses) One of the different ways in which a horse can move, either naturally or as a result of training.

gaiter /ˈɡeɪ.tə/ /ˈɡeɪ.təɹ/ gaiters n
slobkousen
A covering cloth or leather for the whole leg from the knee to the instep, fitting down upon the shoe.

galactic /ɡəˈlæktɪk/ more galactic most galactic adj
galactisch
(astronomy, specifically, sometimes capitalized) Relating to the Milky Way galaxy.

galah /ɡəˈlɑː/ galahs n
galah roze kaketoe
A pink and grey species of cockatoo, Eolophus roseicapilla, native to Australia.

galangal /ɡəˈlæŋɡəl/ galangals n
laos
Any of several east Asian plants of genera Alpinia and Kaempferia in the ginger family, used as a spice, but principally Alpinia galanga.

galaxy /ˈɡæl.ək.si/ galaxies n
sterrenstelsel melkwegstelsel
(galaxy) Any of the collections of many millions or billions of stars, galactic dust, black holes, etc. existing as independent and coherent systems, of which there are billions in the known universe. [from 19th c.]

gale /ɡeɪl/ n
storm rukwind
(meteorology) A very strong wind, more than a breeze, less than a storm; number 7 through to 9 winds on the 12-step Beaufort scale.
wilde gagel
A shrub, also called sweet gale or bog myrtle (Myrica gale), that grows on moors and fens.

gall /ɡɑl/ /ɡɔːl/ galls n
durf lef
(uncountable) Impudence or brazenness; temerity, chutzpah.
schaafwonde
(countable) A sore on a horse caused by an ill-fitted or ill-adjusted saddle; a saddle sore.
(pathology, countable) A sore or open wound caused by chafing, which may become infected, as with a blister.
gal galknobbel
(plant disease) A blister or tumor-like growth found on the surface of plants, caused by various pathogens, especially the burrowing of insect larvae into the living tissues, such as that of the common oak gall wasp (Cynips quercusfolii).
knobbel knoop
A bump-like imperfection resembling a gall.
gal leed
(figurative, uncountable) Great misery or physical suffering, likened to the bitterest-tasting of substances.

gall /ɡɑl/ /ɡɔːl/ v
ambeteren lastigvallen schaven storen wrijven
(ergative) To chafe, to rub or subject to friction; to create a sore on the skin.
ambeteren lastigvallen storen
(transitive, figurative) To harass, to harry, often with the intent to cause injury.

gall bladder gall bladders n
galblaas
(anatomy) A pear-shaped organ that stores bile from the liver, until the body needs it for the digestion and absorption of fats in the duodenum.

galleass /ˈɡæli.æs/ galleasses n
galjas
(nautical, historical) A type of rowable vessel of the 16th and 17th centuries, similar to a galley but larger, and normally equipped with sails.

galleon /ˈɡæ.li.ən/ /ˈɡæl.jən/ galleons n
galjoen
A large, three masted, square rigged sailing ship with at least two decks.

gallery /ˈɡæləɹi/ galleries n
galerij galerie
An institution, building, or room for the exhibition and conservation of works of art.
galerij
A roofed promenade, especially one extending along the wall of a building and supported by arches or columns on the outer side

galley /ˈɡæli/ galleys gallies n
galei
(nautical, historical) A long, slender ship propelled primarily by oars, whether having masts and sails or not; usually a rowed warship used in the Mediterranean from the 16th century until the modern era.
kombuis scheepskeuken
(nautical) The cookroom or kitchen and cooking apparatus of a vessel or aircraft; sometimes on merchant vessels called the caboose.

gallinaceous more gallinaceous most gallinaceous adj
hoenderachtig
(zoology) related to the genus Gallus, poultry; notably said of the order Galliformes.

galling more galling most galling adj
ergerlijk
Vexing, humiliating; eliciting indignation or bitterness.

gallium /ˈɡæliəm/ n
gallium
A chemical element (symbol Ga) with an atomic number of 31; a soft bluish metal.

gallivant /ˈɡæl.ɪ.vænt/ /ˌɡæl.əˈvænt/ v
flaneren
(intransitive) To roam about for pleasure without any definite plan.
flirten
(intransitive, obsolete) To flirt, to romance.

gallop /ˈɡæləp/ gallops n
galop rengalop
The fastest gait of a horse, a two-beat stride during which all four legs are off the ground simultaneously.

gallop /ˈɡæləp/ v
galopperen
(intransitive) To ride at a galloping pace.

gallows /ˈɡæloʊz/ /ˈɡæləs/ /ˈɡæləʊz/ gallows gallowses n
galg
Wooden framework on which persons are put to death by hanging. [from 1300s]

gallows bird gallows birds n
galgenaas
(archaic) A person who deserves, or is likely, to be hanged.

gallows humor n
galgenhumor groen lachen
(American spelling, idiomatic) Comedy that still manages to be funny in the face of, and in response to, a tragic or hopeless situation.

gallstone gallstones n
galsteen

galore /ɡəˈlo(ː)ɹ/ /ɡəˈloə/ /ɡəˈloː/ /ɡəˈlɔɹ/ /ɡəˈlɔː/ adj
genoeg in overvloed te over
(postpositive) In abundance. [from late 17th c.]

galosh /ɡəˈlɒʃ/ galoshes n
overschoen galoche
(British) A waterproof overshoe used to provide protection from rain or snow.

galvanic /ɡælˈvænɪk/ more galvanic most galvanic adj
galvanisch
Of or pertaining to galvanism; electric.

galvanization galvanizations n
galvanisering
The act or process of galvanizing.

galvanize /ˈɡælvənaɪ̯z/ v
galvaniseren verzinken
(chemistry) To coat with a thin layer of metal by electrochemical means.
verzinken
To coat with rust-resistant zinc.

galvanoplasty n
galvanoplastiek
The process of galvanizing, of coating with a thin layer of metal by electrochemical means.

gamahuche /ˈɡæməhuːʃ/ n
oraal sex
(slang, dated) Oral sex, especially cunnilingus.

gamahuche /ˈɡæməhuːʃ/ v
beffen pijpen
(transitive, slang, dated) To perform oral sex, especially cunnilingus, on.

gambeson /ˈɡæm.bɪ.sən/ gambesons n
wambuis
(historical) A defensive garment formerly in use for the body, made of cloth stuffed and quilted, often worn as padding under armor.

gambist gambists n
gambist gambiste

gambit /ˈɡæmbɪt/ gambits n
gambiet
(chess) An opening in chess in which a minor piece or a pawn is sacrificed to gain an advantage.

gamble /ˈɡæm.bəl/ gambles n
gok
A significant risk, undertaken with a potential gain.
gok waagstuk
A risky venture.

gamble /ˈɡæm.bəl/ v
gokken
To take a risk, with the potential of a positive outcome.
gokken kansspelen bedrijven
To play risky games, especially casino games, for monetary gain.
op het spel zetten vergokken wagen
(transitive) To risk (something) for potential gain.

gambling /ˈɡæm.blɪŋ/ /ˈɡæm.bl̩.ɪŋ/ gamblings n
gokspel kansspel hazardspel
An activity characterised by a balance between winning and losing that is governed by a mixture of skill and chance, usually with money wagered on the outcome.

game /ɡeɪm/ games n
spel spelleke
A playful activity that may be unstructured; an amusement or pastime.
wedstrijd spel
(countable) A particular instance of playing a game.
wild
(uncountable) Wild animals hunted for food.

game of chance games of chance n
kansspel
(games, probability) A game in which the outcome is at least partly determined by random variables rather than strictly by strategy.

game theory n
speltheorie
(mathematics, economics) A branch of applied mathematics that studies strategic situations in which individuals or organisations choose various actions in an attempt to maximize their returns.

gamecock gamecocks n
vechthaan kemphaan
A rooster used in cockfighting.

gamekeeper gamekeepers n
jachtopziener jachtmeester jachtopzichter
A person employed to maintain the game for hunting and all associated materials and effects. Often shortened to keeper.

gamepad /ˈɡeɪm.pæd/ gamepads n
controller
(video games) A type of game controller held in both hands and controlled with the thumbs.

gameplay /ˈɡeɪmˌpleɪ/ gameplays n
gameplay spelervaring
The totality of player experiences during a game, such as the gaming environment and the competitive interaction with other players; often with reference to a video game or a board game.

gamer /ˈɡeɪmə/ /ˈɡeɪmɚ/ gamers n
gamer speelster speler
A person who plays any kind of game.
A person whose hobby is video games.

gamete /ˈɡæmiːt/ gametes n
gameet geslachtscel voortplantingscel
(cytology) A reproductive cell (sperm in males or eggs in females), having only half of a complete set of chromosomes.

gametophyte gametophytes n
gametofyt
(botany) A plant (or the haploid phase in its life cycle) which produces gametes by mitosis in order to produce a zygote.

gamma /ˈɡæ.mə/ gammas n
gamma
The third letter of the Greek alphabet (Γ, γ), preceded by beta (Β, β) and followed by delta, (Δ, δ).

gamma radiation gamma radiations n
gammastraling
(physics) electromagnetic radiation consisting of gamma rays

gamma-hydroxybutyric acid gamma-hydroxybutyric acids n
gammahydroxybutaanzuur
(biochemistry) A naturally-occurring biochemical of uncertain function; sometimes used as a recreational drug

gamut /ˈɡæm.ət/ /ˈɡæm.ɪt/ gamuts n
gamma pallet
A (normally) complete range.
toonladder
(music) All the notes in a musical scale.

gander /ˈɡæn.də(ɹ)/ ganders n
ganzerik gander gent mannetjesgans
A male goose.
uil uilskuiken
A fool, simpleton.
blik kijkje
(informal) A glance, look.

gang /ɡeɪŋ/ /ɡæŋ/ gangs n
bende gang
A number going in company; a number of friends or persons associated for a particular purpose.

gang rape gang rapes n
groepsverkrachting
A rape involving more than one perpetrator.

gang war gang wars n
bendeoorlog
A conflict or feuding between two or more gangs (criminal groups).

gang-gang /ˈɡaŋɡaŋ/ gang-gangs n
helmkaketoe
A kind of cockatoo (Callocephalon fimbriatum).

gangboard gangboards n
loopplank
(nautical) A board or plank used as a temporary footbridge between a ship and a dockside or any gap such as scaffolding.

ganglion /ˈɡæŋ.ɡli.ən/ ganglia ganglions n
ganglion zenuwknoop
An encapsulated collection of nerve cell bodies, typically linked by synapses, and often forming a swelling on a nerve fiber.

gangly /ˈɡæŋ.ɡli/ ganglier gangliest adj
slungelig
Tall and thin, especially so as to cause physical awkwardness.

gangplank gangplanks n
loopplank
(nautical) A board used as a temporary footbridge between a ship and a dockside.

gangrene /ˈɡaŋˌɡɹiːn/ /ˈɡæŋˌɡɹin/ gangrenes n
gangreen koudvuur
The necrosis or rotting of flesh, usually caused by lack of blood supply.

gangsta gangstas n
gangsta
(slang) A member of an urban criminal or street gang.

gangster /ˈɡæŋ.stə/ /ˈɡæŋ.stɚ/ gangsteress gangsters n
gangster
A member of a criminal or street gang.

gangway interjection
aan de kant opzij
(to a crowd) Make way! Clear a path!

gangway gangways n
gangboord
(nautical) A passage along either side of a ship's upper deck.

gannet /ˈɡænɪt/ gannets n
jan-van-gent
Any of three species of large seabird in the genus Morus, of the family Sulidae. They have black and white bodies and long pointed wings, and hunt for fish by plunge diving and pursuing their prey underwater.

gantry /ˈɡæntɹi/ gantries n
portaal
A framework of steel bars resting on side supports to bridge over or around something.

gantry crane gantry cranes n
portaalkraan

gap /ɡæp/ gaps n
reet spleet
An opening in anything made by breaking or parting.

gap year gap years n
tussenjaar
A yearlong break from study taken by some students on leaving school before starting university, often spent gaining work experience or travelling.

gape /ˈɡeɪp/ v
gapen
(intransitive, of a cat) To open the passage to the vomeronasal organ, analogous to the flehming in other animals.

gapers' block gapers' blocks n
kijkfile
(chiefly, US, and, Canada, idiomatic) A traffic jam resulting from motorists slowing to look at a motor vehicle collision or other roadside distraction.

garage /ɡ(ə)ɹæ(d)ʒ/ /ɡ(ə)ˈɹɑ(d)ʒ/ /ˈɡæ.ɹɑː(d)ʒ/ /ˈɡæ.ɹɪdʒ/ garages n
garage
A building (or section of a building) used to store a car or cars, tools and other miscellaneous items.

garage door garage doors n
garagedeur
The large door on a garage which a car can come in through.

garage sale garage sales n
vrijmarkt
A sale of used household goods in the driveway or garage of someone's home.

garbage /ɡɑ(ɹ)ˈbɑːʒ/ /ˈɡɑɹbɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈɡɑːbɪd͡ʒ/ n
afval vuilnis huisvuil vuil
Useless or disposable material; waste material of any kind.

garbage bag garbage bags n
vuilniszak
(North American) A plastic bag produced for the disposal of household waste.

garbage can garbage cans n
vuilnisbak
(North America) A receptacle, usually roughly cylindrical and wider at the top than at the bottom, which serves as a place to discard waste materials.

garbage collection garbage collections n
vuilnisophaling
(North America) A service, generally run by local government, for transporting household garbage to the appropriate facility.

garbage disposal garbage disposals n
voedselrestenvermaler
An electric device in a kitchen drain that gets rid of food waste by shredding it to tiny bits that can be washed away.

garbage truck garbage trucks n
vuilniswagen
(US, Canada) A vehicle for the collection and removal of domestic waste

garble /ˈɡɑː(ɹ)bəl/ v
knoeien met verkeerd voorstellen
To pick out such parts (of a text) as may serve a purpose; to mutilate; to pervert.

garden /-n̩/ /ˈɡɑɹdən/ /ˈɡɑːdən/ gardens n
tuin gaard
An outdoor area containing one or more types of plants, usually plants grown for food or ornamental purposes.
(Britain, Ireland, Appalachia) The grounds at the front or back of a house.
tuin park
(in the plural) Such an ornamental place to which the public have access.

garden /-n̩/ /ˈɡɑɹdən/ /ˈɡɑːdən/ v
tuinieren
(intransitive, chiefly, North America) To grow plants in a garden; to create or maintain a garden.

garden cress /ˈɡɑːdn̩ kɹɛs/ garden cresses n
bitterkers sterrenkers tuinkers
(uncountable) The pungent leaves of the plant, used in salads.

garden dormouse garden dormice n
eikelmuis
A rodent in the Gliridae (dormouse) family, Eliomys quercinus, native to parts of Europe, especially southern Europe.

garden gnome garden gnomes n
tuinkabouter
A small statue of a gnome used as a garden ornament.

garden hose garden hoses n
tuinslang
(uncountable) A type of hose used for light residential applications such as watering lawns or gardens, or washing and rinsing passenger vehicles, etc.

garden shed garden sheds n
tuinhuis
A toolshed in a garden or allotment, holding gardening equipment.

garden warbler garden warblers n
tuinfluiter
Sylvia borin, a plain, but common warbler, Sylvia borin, that breeds in Europe and western Asia, wintering in sub-Saharan Africa.

gardener /ˈɡɑɹd.nɚ/ /ˈɡɑɹd.n̩.ɚ/ /ˈɡɑːd.nə/ /ˈɡɑːd.n̩.ə/ gardeners n
tuinman hovenier tuinier tuinlieden tuinvrouw
One who gardens; one who grows plants or cultivates a garden.

gardening gardenings n
tuinieren tuinbouw
The process or action of cultivating the soil, particularly in a garden; the care of a garden; horticulture.

garganey garganeys n
zomertaling
A small dabbling duck, Anas querquedula, that breeds in much of Europe and western Asia, and winters in Africa.

gargantuan /ɡɑɹˈɡæn.t͡ʃu.ən/ more gargantuan most gargantuan adj
immens
Huge; immense; tremendous.

gargle /ˈɡɑɹɡəl/ gargles n
gorgeldrank
A liquid used for gargling.

gargle /ˈɡɑɹɡəl/ v
gorgelen
(intransitive) to clean one's mouth by holding water or some other liquid in the back of the mouth and blowing air out from the lungs
(intransitive) to make a sound like the one made while gargling

gargoyle /ˈɡɑɹ.ɡɔɪl/ /ˈɡɑː.ɡɔɪl/ gargoyles n
waterspuwer
A carved grotesque figure on a spout which conveys water away from the gutters.
Any decorative carved grotesque figure on a building.

garish /ˈɡɛəɹɪʃ/ more garish most garish adj
schreeuwlelijk wansmakelijk
Overly ostentatious; so colourful as to be in bad taste. [from 1540s]

garland /ˈɡaː.lənd/ /ˈɡɑɹ.lənd/ /ˈɡɑː.lənd/ garlands n
slinger guirlande krans
A circular or linear decoration, especially one of plaited flowers or leaves, worn on the body or draped as a decoration.
ereteken
An accolade or mark of honour.

garlic /ˈɡɑɹlɪk/ /ˈɡɑːlɪk/ garlics n
knoflook look
A plant, Allium sativum, related to the onion, having a pungent bulb much used in cooking.

garlic bread garlic breads n
knoflookbrood
A type of bread topped with garlic, often served with pasta dishes.

garlic chive garlic chives n
Chinese bieslook
A plant, Allium tuberosum, with long, thin, white-flowering stalks, related to chives.
(in plural) The garlic-flavoured leaves of this plant used as a vegetable in cooking.

garlic mustard n
look-zonder-look
A woodland herb (Alliaria petiolata) that has a garlic-like aroma, considered highly invasive in New World.

garlic powder garlic powders n
knoflookpoeder
Ground, dehydrated garlic.

garlic press garlic presses n
knoflookpers
A utensil used to crush garlic

garment /ˈɡɑɹ.mənt/ /ˈɡɑː.mənt/ garments n
kledingstuk
A single item of clothing.

garner /ˈɡɑː.nə/ /ˈɡɑːɹ.nɚ/ garners n
graanschuur
A granary; a store of grain.

garnet /ˈɡɑː(ɹ).nət/ garnets n
granaat
(mineral) A hard transparent mineral that is often used as gemstones and abrasives.

garret /ˈɡæɹɪt/ /ˈɡɛɹɪt/ garrets n
zolder vliering zolderkamer
An attic or semi-finished room just beneath the roof of a house.

garrison /ˈɡæɹ.ɪ.sən/ /ˈɡɛɹ.ə.sən/ garrisons n
garnizoen
A permanent military post.

garrote /ɡəˈɹoʊt/ /ɡəˈɹɒt/ garrotes n
wurgpaal
(historical) An iron collar formerly used in Spain to execute people by strangulation.

garrulous /ˈɡæɹ.jə.ləs/ /ˈɡæɹ.jʊ.ləs/ /ˈɡæɹ.ə.ləs/ /ˈɡæɹ.ʊ.ləs/ /ˈɡɛɹ.jə.ləs/ /ˈɡɛɹ.ə.ləs/ more garrulous most garrulous adj
babbelziek kletserig praatziek
Excessively or tiresomely talkative.
langdradig omslachtig wijdlopig
(of something written or performed) Excessively wordy and rambling.

garter /ˈɡɑːtə/ /ˈɡɑːɹtɚ/ garters n
jarretel jarretelle kousenband
A band worn around the leg to hold up a sock or stocking.

garçon /ɡɑː(ɹ)ˈsɒn/ /ɡɑː(ɹ)ˈsɒ̃/ garçons n
garçon
A male waiter (especially at a French restaurant).

gas /ɡæs/ /ɡæz/ gases gasses n
gas
(uncountable, chemistry) Matter in an intermediate state between liquid and plasma that can be contained only if it is fully surrounded by a solid (or in a bubble of liquid, or held together by gravitational pull); it can condense into a liquid, or can (rarely) become a solid directly by deposition.
(countable, chemistry) A chemical element or compound in such a state.
winden gas
(uncountable) A flammable gaseous hydrocarbon or hydrocarbon mixture used as a fuel, e.g. for cooking, heating, electricity generation or as a fuel in internal combustion engines in vehicles, especially natural gas.
benzine
(uncountable, North America, New Zealand) Gasoline, a light derivative of petroleum used as fuel.
pit
(countable) A hob on a gas cooker.

gas /ɡæs/ /ɡæz/ v
vergassen
(transitive) To attack or kill with poison gas.
gas geven gassen
(US) To give a vehicle more fuel in order to accelerate it.
tanken
(US) To fill (a vehicle's fuel tank) with fuel.

gas chamber gas chambers n
gaskamer
A sealed chamber in which people are executed with poison gas.

gas field gas fields n
gasveld
An area of land or seabed where natural gas can be extracted in commercially viable quantities.

gas mantle gas mantles n
gloeikousje
The incandescent gauze (mantle) surrounding the flame in a gas lamp, which contains rare earths to enhance the light output.

gas mask /ɡæs mæsk/ /ɡæs mɑːsk/ gas masks n
gasmasker
A covering for the face with a filter to protect the user from poison gas.

gas pipeline gas pipelines n
gasleiding

gas plant gas plants n
vuurwerkplant
A fragrant perennial in the rue family, Dictamnus albus, that gives off so much volatile essential oil that it sometimes can be lit and will burn briefly without harming the plant.

gas station gas stations n
benzinestation tankstation pompstation benzinepomp pomp servicestation
(North America, New Zealand, Philippines) filling station / petrol station; an establishment which sells gasoline (petrol) and often also diesel

gas turbine gas turbines n
gasturbine
An internal combustion engine consisting of a compressor, a combustion chamber, and a turbine, where the turbine mechanically powers the compressor.

gasholder gasholders n
gashouder

gasket /ˈɡæs.kɪt/ gaskets n
pakking
(mechanics) Any mechanical seal that serves to fill the space between two objects, generally to prevent leakage between the two objects while under compression.

gaslight /ˈɡæslaɪt/ /ˈɡæsˌlaɪt/ v
destabiliseren ontredderen
(chiefly, transitive) To manipulate someone such that they doubt their own memory, perceptions of reality, or sanity, typically for malevolent#Adjective reasons.

gasoline /ɡæsl̩ˈin/ /ɡæsˈlin/ /ˈɡæs.ə.liːn/ [ɡæsɵˈlin] [ɡæˈsɵlin] gasolines n
benzine naft
(uncountable, North America) A flammable liquid consisting of a mixture of refined petroleum hydrocarbons, mainly used as a motor fuel; petrol.

gasp /ɡæsp/ /ɡɑːsp/ v
hijgen snakken
(intransitive) To breathe quickly or in a labored manner, as after exertion; to respire with heaving of the breast; to pant.

gastric /ˈɡæstɹɪk/ adj
gastrisch
Of or relating to the stomach.

gastric acid gastric acids n
maagzuur
(biochemistry) The acidic secretion of the stomach; mostly hydrochloric acid.

gastrinoma gastrinomas gastrinomata n
gastrinoom
A tumour that secretes gastrin.

gastritis gastritides n
gastritis
(pathology) Inflammation of the lining of the stomach, characterised by nausea, loss of appetite, and upper abdominal discomfort or pain.

gastro- /ˈɡæstɹoʊ-/ /ˈɡæstɹəʊ-/ prefix
gastro-
of or relating to the stomach

gastrocnemius /ˌɡæstɹəkˈniːmiəs/ gastrocnemii n
gastrocnemius oppervlakkige kuitspier
The muscle at the back of the calf, whose insertion is the Achilles tendon at the heel.

gastroduodenal adj
gastroduodenaal
(anatomy) Relating to, or connecting the stomach and the duodenum

gastroenteritis gastroenterites gastroenteritides n
buikgriep
(medicine) Inflammation of the mucous membranes of the stomach and intestine; often caused by an infection.

gastroenterology n
gastro-enterologie
(medicine) The study of the digestive system, from the mouth to the anus; may also include the study of accessory organs: pancreas, liver, gallbladder and bile ducts.

gastrointestinal /ˌɡæstɹoʊɪnˈtɛstɪnəl/ /ˌɡæstɹəʊɪnˈtɛstɪnəl/ adj
gastro-intestinaal
Of or pertaining to the stomach and intestines, and thus to digestion.

gastronomy /ɡæˈstɹɒnəmi/ gastronomies n
gastronomie
The study of the relationship between food and culture.

gate /ɡeɪt/ gates n
poort
A doorlike structure outside a house.
Doorway, opening, or passage in a fence or wall.
(computing) A logical pathway made up of switches which turn on or off. Examples are and, or, nand, etc.
A tally mark consisting of four vertical bars crossed by a diagonal, representing a count of five.
gate poort
Passageway (as in an air terminal) where passengers can embark or disembark.

gateau gateaus gateaux n
taart
(mostly, UK) A rich, usually iced, cake.

gated community gated communities n
hekwerkwijk
A residential area with restricted access, such as by a locked gate or guard post.

gatekeeper /ˈɡeɪt.ki.pɚ/ /ˈɡeɪt.kiː.pə/ gatekeepers n
poortwachter poortwachtster portier
A person who guards or monitors passage through a gate.

gatepost gateposts n
hekpijler

gather /ˈɡæðə/ /ˈɡæðɚ/ v
verzamelen bijeenkomen
(architecture) To bring together, or nearer together, in masonry, as for example where the width of a fireplace is rapidly diminished to the width of the flue.

gather dust v
verstoffen

gathering /ˈɡæð.ə.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈɡæð.ɚ.ɪŋ/ gatherings n
katern
(bookbinding) A section, a group of bifolios, or sheets of paper, stacked together and folded in half.

gaudy /ˈɡɑ.di/ /ˈɡɔ.di/ /ˈɡɔː.di/ gaudier gaudiest adj
opvallend opzichtig ordinair schreeuwlelijk
Very showy or ornamented, now especially when excessive, or in a tasteless or vulgar manner.

gauge /ˈɡeɪd͡ʒ/ gauges n
meter
A measure; a standard of measure; an instrument to determine dimensions, distance, or capacity; a standard
meetinstrument
Any instrument for ascertaining or regulating the level, state, dimensions or forms of things
ijk
(mathematics, analysis) A semi-norm; a function that assigns a non-negative size to all vectors in a vector space.

gauge /ˈɡeɪd͡ʒ/ v
meten
(transitive) To measure or determine with a gauge; to measure the capacity of.

gauge boson gauge bosons n
ijkboson
(particle) Any of the fundamental particles that carry the fundamental forces of nature.

gaunt /ɡɑːnt/ /ɡɔːnt/ gaunter gauntest adj
mager
Lean, angular, and bony.

gauntlet /ˈɡɔːnt.lət/ gauntlets n
kaphandschoen pantserhandschoen
Protective armor for the hands, formerly thrown down as a challenge to combat.
spitsroeden
(archaic) Two parallel rows of attackers who strike at a criminal as punishment.

gauze /ɡɔːz/ gauzes n
weefsel
A thin fabric with a loose, open weave.
gaas
A thin woven metal or plastic mesh.

gauzy gauzier gauziest adj
mistig nevelig wazig
Resembling gauze; light, thin, translucent.
(figurative) light; giving the effect of haze

gavial /ˈɡeɪ.vi.əl/ gavials n
gaviaal
The crocodilian Gavialis gangeticus; any species of the family Gavialidae.

gay /ɡeɪ/ gayer gayest adj
homoseksueel homofiel
(colloquial) Not heterosexual, or not cisgender: homosexual, bisexual, asexual, transgender, etc.
verwijfd
(loosely, of a person, especially a man) Exhibiting appearance or behavior that accords with stereotypes of gay people, especially gay men.
(slang, humorous, with for) Infatuated with something, aligning with homosexual stereotypes.
monter vrolijk goedgezind opgetogen uitgelaten
(dated) Happy, joyful, and lively.
feestelijk kleurrijk
(dated) Festive, bright, or colourful.

gay /ɡeɪ/ gays n
homo homoseksueel
(now, _, chiefly, in plural) A homosexual, especially a male homosexual.

gay marriage gay marriages n
homohuwelijk
Marriage between two people of the same sex.

gay rights n
homorechten
The concept that people of minority sexual orientations such as homosexuality (gay people), are entitled to the same rights and considerations as heterosexuals.

gay-friendly more gay-friendly most gay-friendly adj
homovriendelijk
(of a venue) Open to, but not necessarily aimed at, gay people.

gaydar /ˈɡeɪdɑː/ /ˈɡeɪˌdɑɹ/ gaydars n
gaydar
(slang) The supposed ability to detect whether or not a person is gay by observing that person's appearance, mannerisms, etc. [from early 1980s]

gayness /ˈɡeɪ.nəs/ gaynesses n
blijheid
(rare, dated, countable) The state of being gay (cheerful); gaiety.

gaze /ɡeɪz/ /ˈɡæɪz/ v
staren turen
(intransitive) To stare intently or earnestly.

gazebo /ɡəˈziːboʊ/ /ɡəˈziːbəʊ/ gazeboes gazebos n
prieel
A belvedere, either a type of summer-house or a roofed, detached porch-like structure, usually in a yard, park or lawn.

gazelle /ɡəˈzɛl/ gazelle gazelles n
gazelle
An antelope of either of the genera Gazella (mostly native to Africa) or Procapra (native to Asia), capable of running at high speeds for long periods.

gazetteer gazetteers n
publiciteitsagent
publicist

gear /ɡɪə(ɹ)/ /ɡɪɚ/ gears n
overbrenging
(countable, automotive, cycling) A particular combination or choice of interlocking gears, such that a particular gear ratio is achieved.
versnelling
(countable, automotive) A configuration of the transmission of a motor car so as to achieve a particular ratio of engine to axle torque.

gear /ɡɪə(ɹ)/ /ɡɪɚ/ v
in een versnelling komen schakelen
(engineering, transitive) To provide with gearing; to fit with gears in order to achieve a desired gear ratio.

gear lever gear levers n
versnellingspook
(British) The lever used to change gears in a motor car.

gear ratio gear ratios n
overbrengingsverhouding
The ratio of the speeds of rotation of the initial and final gears in a gear train.

gear wheel /ɡɪə(ɹ) ʍiːl/ /ɡɪɚ ʍil/ gear wheels n
tandwiel tandrad
(mechanics) A wheel with a toothed rim, intended to engage with others, or similar equipment, to form a gear.

gearbox gearboxes n
versnellingsbak
That part of a car's transmission containing the train of gears, and to which the gear lever is connected.

gearset gearsets n
tandwielstelsel
A set of gears, as in a car or bicycle.

gecko /ˈɡɛ.koʊ/ /ˈɡɛ.kəʊ/ geckoes geckos n
gekko
Any lizard of the family Gekkonidae. They are small, carnivorous, mostly nocturnal animals with large eyes and adhesive toes enabling them to climb on vertical and upside-down surfaces.

gee /ˈd͡ʒiː/ interjection
goh gut
(somewhat, dated) A general exclamation of surprise or frustration.

gee /ˈd͡ʒiː/ gees n
gee
The name of the Latin-script letter G.

geek /ɡiːk/ geeks n
straatartiest
(dated) A carnival performer specializing in bizarre and unappetizing behavior.
freak
(colloquial) A person who is intensely interested in a particular field or hobby and often having limited or nonstandard social skills. Often used with an attributive noun.
computerfreak freak techneut
(colloquial, by extension) An expert in a technical field, particularly one having to do with computers.
seut
(colloquial) An unfashionable or socially undesirable person.

geez /d͡ʒiːz/ interjection
Jasses
(euphemistic) An exclamation denoting surprise or frustration.

geezer /ˈɡizɚ/ /ˈɡiːzə/ geezers n
gozer
(informal, chiefly, Britain, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, dated) A male person.
oude
(informal, chiefly, North America, sometimes, mildly, derogatory) An old person, usually a male, typically a cranky old man.

geisha /ˈɡeɪ.ʃə/ geisha geishas n
geisha
A Japanese female entertainer skilled in various arts such as tea ceremony, dancing, singing and calligraphy.

gel /d͡ʒɛl/ [d͡ʒɛɫ] gels n
gel gelei
A semi-solid to almost solid colloid of a solid and a liquid, such as jelly, cheese or opal.
gel
Any gel intended for a particular cosmetic use, such as for styling the hair.

gel /d͡ʒɛl/ [d͡ʒɛɫ] v
gellen
(transitive) To apply (cosmetic) gel to (the hair, etc).
geleren indikken
(intransitive) To become a gel.

gelatin /ˈd͡ʒɛlətiːn/ /ˈd͡ʒɛlətɪn/ /ˈd͡ʒɛləʔ.n̩/ gelatins n
gelatine
A protein derived through partial hydrolysis of the collagen extracted from animal skin, bones, cartilage, ligaments, etc.
An edible jelly made from this material.

gelato /dʒəˈlɑːtəʊ/ /d͡ʒəˈlɑtoʊ/ gelati gelatos n
Italiaans ijs
An Italian variant of ice cream made from milk and sugar, combined with other flavourings. The ingredients are supercooled while stirring to break up ice crystals as they form.

gelding /ˈɡɛldɪŋ/ geldings n
ruin
A castrated male horse.
Any castrated male animal.

gelid /ˈd͡ʒɛl.əd/ /ˈd͡ʒɛl.ɪd/ more gelid most gelid adj
ijzig
Very cold; icy or frosty.

gem /d͡ʒɛm/ /d͡ʒɪm/ gems n
edelsteen
A precious stone, usually of substantial monetary value or prized for its beauty or shine.

geminate /ˈd͡ʒɛmɪneɪt/ /ˈd͡ʒɛmɪnət/ adj
gepaard paarwijze
Forming a pair.

geminate /ˈd͡ʒɛmɪneɪt/ /ˈd͡ʒɛmɪnət/ geminates n
geminaat
(phonology) A doubled or repeated letter or speech sound.

geminate /ˈd͡ʒɛmɪneɪt/ /ˈd͡ʒɛmɪnət/ v
in ordenen paar paren
To arrange in pairs.
paarwijze voorkomen
To occur in pairs.

gemsbok gemsbok gemsboks n
gemsbok spiesbok
A large African antelope (Oryx gazella).

gemstone /ˈd͡ʒɛmˌstoʊn/ gemstones n
edelsteen
A gem, usually made of minerals.

gemütlich /ɡəˈmutlɪk/ /ɡəˈmytlɪç/ /ɡəˈmyːtlɪç/ more gemütlich most gemütlich adj
gezellig
Comfortable, cosy, cozy, pleasant.

gendarme /ʒɑn.ˈdɑɹm/ /ʒɒn.ˈdɑːm/ gendarmes gensdarmes n
gendarme
A member of the gendarmerie, a military body charged with police duties.

gendarmerie /ˈʒɑn.dɑɹ.mə.ɹi/ /ˈʒɒn.dɑː.mə.ɹi/ gendarmeries n
rijkswacht gendarmerie
A military body charged with police duties among the civilian population.

gender /ˈd͡ʒɛndə/ /ˈd͡ʒɛndɚ/ genders n
sekse
geslacht woordgeslacht genus
(grammar) A division of nouns and pronouns (and sometimes of other parts of speech) into masculine or feminine, and sometimes other categories like neuter or common, and animate or inanimate. [from 14th c.]
gender geslacht
Identification as a man, a woman, or something else, and association with a (social) role or set of behavioral and cultural traits, clothing, etc; a category to which a person belongs on this basis. (Compare gender role, gender identity.) [from 20th c.]

gender dysphoria gender dysphorias n
genderdysforie
A profound and persistent unhappiness caused by having characteristics (body parts, clothing, etc) of, or being perceived as, a gender different from one's gender identity, experienced especially by transgender people.

gender identity /-ɪ.ɾi/ /ˈd͡ʒɛn.də aɪˈdɛn.tɪ.ti/ /ˈd͡ʒɛn.dɚ aɪˈdɛɾ̃.ə.ɾi/ [-ɪ.ɾi] [ˈd͡ʒɛn.dɚ aɪˈdɛn.ə.ɾi] gender identities n
genderidentiteit geslachtsidentiteit
(psychology) An individual's internal sense of self as belonging to a particular gender or genders, or to no gender.

gender identity disorder gender identity disorders n
geslachtsidentiteitsstoornis
A condition in which the patient experiences significant gender dysphoria: the diagnostic classification most commonly applied to transgender/transsexual people.

gender-neutral more gender-neutral most gender-neutral adj
genderneutraal
Not having, indicating, or being restricted on the basis of, gender.
geslachtsloos
(grammar) In particular, in languages where words are assigned to one grammatical gender or another: lacking such an assignment.

genderfluid adj
genderfluïde
(LGBT) Not having a fixed gender; having a gender which changes from time to time.

gendersex /ˈd͡ʒɛndəsɛks/ /ˈd͡ʒɛndɚsɛks/ n
geslacht
Sex or gender. A division of organisms into masculine, feminine and possibly others, by sexual or social characteristics.

gene /d͡ʒiːn/ genes n
gen
(genetics) A theoretical unit of heredity of living organisms; a gene may take several values and in principle predetermines a precise trait of an organism's form (phenotype), such as hair color.

gene expression gene expressions n
genexpressie
(genetics) The transcription and translation of a gene into messenger RNA and thus into a protein.

gene therapy gene therapies n
gentherapie
Any of several therapies involving the insertion of genes into a patient's cells in order to replace defective ones.

genealogical more genealogical most genealogical adj
genealogisch
of or relating to genealogy.

genealogist /ˈdʒiː.niːˌæl.ə.dʒɪst/ genealogists n
genealoog
A person who studies or practises genealogy, an expert in genealogy.

genealogy /ˌdʒiːniˈælədʒi/ /ˌdʒiːniˈɒlədʒi/ /ˌd͡ʒiniˈælədʒi/ /ˌd͡ʒiniˈɑlədʒi/ genealogies n
stamboom
(countable) The descent of a person, family, or group from an ancestor or ancestors; lineage or pedigree.
genealogie kwartierstaat parenteel stamboom stamreeks
(countable) A record or table of such descent; a family tree.
genealogie stamboomonderzoek
(uncountable) The study, and formal recording of such descents.

general /ˈd͡ʒɛn.(ə.)ɹəl/ more general most general adj
algemeen
Including or involving every part or member of a given or implied entity, whole etc.; as opposed to specific or particular. [from 13th c.]
algemeen generaal
(sometimes, _, postpositive) Applied to a person (as a postmodifier or a normal preceding adjective) to indicate supreme rank, in civil or military titles, and later in other terms; pre-eminent. [from 14th c.]
algemeen wijdverspreid
Prevalent or widespread among a given class or area; common, usual. [from 14th c.]

general /ˈd͡ʒɛn.(ə.)ɹəl/ generals n
generaal
(military ranks) The holder of a senior military title, originally designating the commander of an army and now a specific rank falling under field marshal (in the British army) and below general of the army or general of the air force in the US army and air forces. [from 16th c.]

general anesthesia general anesthesias n
algemene verdoving volledige verdoving
(American spelling, medicine) A type of anesthesia that causes loss of sensation to the whole body, usually to the point of unconsciousness.

general election general elections n
algemene verkiezingen
An election, usually held at regular intervals, in which candidates are elected in all or most constituencies or electoral districts of a nation.

general knowledge /ˈdʒɛnəɹəl ˈnɑlɪdʒ/ /ˈdʒɛnɹəl ˈnɒlɪdʒ/ n
algemene kennis
The wide body of information that a person acquires from education and from life, much of which may be trivial.

general ledger general ledgers n
grootboek
(business, accounting) The central accounting record of a company or organization consisting of the accounts that support the value items shown in the major financial statements.

general officer general officers n
opperofficier

general partnership general partnerships n
vennootschap onder firma
A business partnership in which each partner is liable for the firm's debts.

general practitioner general practitioners n
huisarts
A physician who provides primary care; treating acute and chronic illnesses and providing preventive care and health education; a family doctor.

general relativity n
algemene relativiteitstheorie
(relativity) A theory extending special relativity and uniformly accounting for gravity and accelerated frames of reference, postulating that space-time curves in the presence of mass.

generalisation generalisations n
generalisatie
The formulation of general concepts from specific instances by abstracting common properties.

generalization generalizations n
generalisatie
The formulation of general concepts from specific instances by abstracting common properties.

generalized more generalized most generalized adj
veralgemeend
Made more general, less specialized.

generally /ˈd͡ʒen.ɹə.li/ /ˈd͡ʒɛn.ə.ɹə.li/ /ˈd͡ʒɛn.ɚ.li/ /ˈd͡ʒɛn.ɚ.ə.li/ /ˈd͡ʒɛn.ɹə.li/ more generally most generally adv
in het algemeen
As a rule; usually.

generation /ˌd͡ʒɛnəˈɹeɪʃən/ generations n
generatie
The act of creating something or bringing something into being; production, creation. [from 14th c.]
A single step or stage in the succession of natural descent; a rank or degree in genealogy, the members of a family from the same parents, considered as a single unit. [from 14th c.]
The average amount of time needed for children to grow up and have children of their own, generally considered to be a period of around thirty years, used as a measure of time. [from 17th c.]
(geometry) The formation or production of any geometrical magnitude, as a line, a surface, a solid, by the motion, in accordance with a mathematical law, of a point or a magnitude, by the motion of a point, of a surface by a line, a sphere by a semicircle, etc.

generation gap generation gaps n
generatiekloof
A disconnect between members of one generation and members of the next based on the later generation developing habits, attitudes, and preferences inconsistent with the experience of the former.

generational adj
generationeel
Of, pertaining to, or changing over generations.

generator /ˈdʒɛnəɹeɪtə(ɹ)/ generators n
generator
Especially, a machine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.

generic /dʒɪˈnɛɹɪk/ more generic most generic adj
generiek
Very comprehensive; pertaining or appropriate to large classes or groups (genera) as opposed to specific instances.
(of a product or drug) not having a brand name; nonproprietary in design or contents; fungible with the rest of its class.

generosity /ˌd͡ʒɛnəˈɹɑsəti/ /ˌd͡ʒɛnəˈɹɒsɪti/ generosities n
vrijgevigheid genereusheid gulheid
(uncountable) The trait of being willing to donate money, resources, or time.
gulheid
(countable) A generous act.
grootmoedigheid
(uncountable) The trait of being abundant, more than adequate.
edelmoed
(archaic, uncountable) Good breeding; nobility of stock.

generous /ˈd͡ʒɛn(ə)ɹəs/ more generous most generous adj
grootmoedig
Noble in behaviour or actions; principled, not petty; kind, magnanimous. [from 16th c.]
vrijgevig genereus gul scheutig
Willing to give and share unsparingly; showing a readiness to give more (especially money) than is expected or needed. [from 17th c.]
genereus gul
Large, more than ample, copious. [from 17th c.]
edelboortig hooggeboren nobel
(obsolete) Of noble birth. [16th–19th c.]

genesis /ˈd͡ʒɛn.ə.sɪs/ /ˈd͡ʒɪn.ə.sɪs/ geneses n
genese oorsprong wording
The origin, start, or point at which something comes into being.

genet /ˈd͡ʒɛ.nɪt/ genets n
genet
Any of several Old World nocturnal, carnivorous mammals, of the genus Genetta in the family Viverridae, most of which have a spotted coat and a long, ringed tail.

genetic /d͡ʒəˈnɛtɪk/ /d͡ʒɪˈnɛtɪk/ adj
genetisch
(genetics) Relating to genetics or genes. [from 1908]
erfelijk genetisch
Caused by genes.

genetic code genetic codes n
genetische code
(genetics) The set of rules by which the sequence of bases in DNA are translated into the amino acid sequence of proteins.

genetics /d͡ʒə.ˈnɛ.tɪks/ /d͡ʒɛˈnɛ.tɪks/ /ˈdʒɛnɐ.ʈɪks/ n
genetica erfelijkheidsleer
(biology) The branch of biology that deals with the transmission and variation of inherited characteristics, in particular chromosomes and DNA.

genial /-ni.əl/ /ˈdʒiːnɪəl/ /ˈd͡ʒinjəl/ more genial most genial adj
geniaal
Marked by genius.

genie is out of the bottle phraseologicalUnit
de geest is uit de fles
Information has been released that will have ongoing consequences.

genitalia /ˌd͡ʒɛ.nə-/ /ˌd͡ʒɛ.nɪˈteɪ.jəl.jə/ /ˌd͡ʒɛ.nɪˈteɪ.li.jə/ n
genitaliën voortplantingsorganen
(by extension) Any sex organs, whether external or internal.

genitive /ˈd͡ʒɛnətɪv/ adj
genitief
(grammar) Of or pertaining to that case (as the second case of Latin and Greek nouns) which expresses a quality, origin or possession. It corresponds to the possessive case in English.

genitive /ˈd͡ʒɛnətɪv/ genitives n
genitief tweede naamval
(grammar, uncountable) An inflection pattern (of any given language) that expresses origin or ownership and possession.

genitive absolute genitive absolutes genitives absolute n
absolute genitief genitivus absolutus
(grammar) an independent phrase in a sentence conveying additional circumstances in the genitive case; present in many Indo-European languages, such as:

genitourinary adj
urogenitaal
(anatomy) Of or pertaining to the genital and urinary systems of the body, together with their function, disease, etc.

genius /ˈdʒiː.nɪəs/ /ˈd͡ʒi.ni.əs/ /ˈd͡ʒin.jəs/ more genius most genius adj
geniaal
(informal) Ingenious, brilliant, very clever, or original.

genius /ˈdʒiː.nɪəs/ /ˈd͡ʒi.ni.əs/ /ˈd͡ʒin.jəs/ genii geniuses n
genie
(countable) Someone possessing extraordinary intelligence or skill; especially somebody who has demonstrated this by a creative or original work in science, music, art etc.
genialiteit
(uncountable) Extraordinary mental capacity.

genizah /ɡɛˈnizə/ /ɡɛˈniːzə/ genizahs genizot genizoth n
genizah
(Jewish law) A depository where sacred Hebrew books or other sacred items that by Jewish law cannot be disposed of are kept before they can be properly buried in a cemetery.

genocide /ˈd͡ʒɛnəsaɪd/ genocides n
volkerenmoord genocide soortmoord
The systematic and deliberate destruction of a group of people, typically by killing substantial numbers of them, on the basis of their ethnicity, religion, or nationality.

genome /d͡ʒɨˈnoʊm/ /ˈd͡ʒiː.noʊm/ /ˈd͡ʒiː.nəʊm/ genomes n
genoom
(genetics) The complete genetic information (either DNA or, in some viruses, RNA) of an organism.

genotype /ˈdʒɛn.əʊ.taɪp/ /ˈd͡ʒiːn.oʊ.taɪp/ genotypes n
genotype
(genetics) The part (DNA sequence) of the genetic makeup of an organism which determines a specific characteristic (phenotype) of that organism.

genre /d͡ʒɑnɚ/ /ˈ(d)ʒɑn.ɹə/ /ˈ(d)ʒɒn.ɹə/ genres n
genre
A kind; a stylistic category or sort, especially of literature or other artworks.

gens /d͡ʒɛnz/ /ɡɛns/ genses gentes n
gens
(Ancient Rome, historical) A legally defined unit of Roman society, being a collection of people related through a common ancestor by birth, marriage or adoption, possibly over many generations, and sharing the same nomen gentilicium.

genteel /d͡ʒɛnˈtiːl/ more genteel most genteel adj
galant
Polite and well-mannered.
modieus
Stylish or elegant.
aristocratisch
Aristocratic.

gentile /ˈd͡ʒɛntaɪl/ adj
christelijk ongelovig
niet-Joods
Non-Jewish.
heidens
Heathen, pagan.

gentle /ˈdʒɛntl̩/ /ˈd͡ʒɛntl̩/ [ˈd͡ʒɛ̃ɾ̃l̩] gentler gentlest more gentle most gentle adj
lieflijk
Tender and amiable; of a considerate or kindly disposition.
geleidelijk
Gradual rather than steep or sudden.

gentleman /ˈd͡ʒɛn.təl.mən/ [ˈd͡ʒɛɾ̃.ɫ̩.mən] gentlemen n
heer
(chiefly, _, historical) A man of gentle but not noble birth, particularly a man of means (originally ownership of property) who does not work for a living but has no official status in a peerage; (UK, _, law) an armiferous man ranking below a knight.
meneer
Any well-bred, well-mannered, or charming man.
heren
(polite, _, term of address) Any man.
(cricket) An amateur player, particularly one whose wealth permits him to forego payment.

gentleman's agreement gentleman's agreements gentlemen's agreements n
herenakkoord stilzwijgende overeenkomst
A usually unwritten agreement not bound by law but by honour.

gentleness /ˈd͡ʒɛntl̩nəs/ gentlenesses n
minzaamheid
The state of being gentle.

gently /ˈd͡ʒɛntli/ gentlier gentliest more gently most gently adv
voorzichtig zachtaardig zachtjes
In a gentle manner; to a gentle degree.

gentoo penguin gentoo penguins n
ezelspinguïn
A species of penguin, Pygoscelis papua, with a distinctive wide white stripe extending like a bonnet across the top of its head.

gentrification /d͡ʒɛn.tɹɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ gentrifications n
gentrificatie
(urban studies) The renewal and rebuilding that accompanies the influx of middle class or affluent people into deteriorating areas and often displaces earlier, usually poorer, residents; any example of such a process.

genuflection genuflections n
kniebuiging
the act of genuflecting

genuine /ˈd͡ʒɛnjuːˌaɪn/ /ˈd͡ʒɛnjuːˌɪn/ more genuine most genuine adj
echt authentiek origineel
Belonging to, or proceeding from the original stock; native

genus /ˈdʒiːnəs/ /ˈdʒɛnəs/ /ˈd͡ʒiːnəs/ genera genuses genusses n
geslacht
(biology, taxonomy) A category in the classification of organisms, ranking below family (Lat. familia) and above species.
A taxon at this rank.
soort
A group with common attributes.

geo- prefix
geo-
Earth

geocentric /ˌdʒiːəʊˈsɛntɹɪk/ /ˌd͡ʒioʊˈsɛntɹɪk/ adj
geocentrisch
Having the Earth at the center.

geochemistry geochemistries n
geochemie
(chemistry) The branch of chemistry that deals with the chemical composition of the Earth and other planets, and with the chemical processes that occur in the formation of rocks and minerals etc.

geodesic /ˌd͡ʒiː.əˈdiː.sɪk/ /ˌd͡ʒiː.əˈdɛs.ɪk/ more geodesic most geodesic adj
geodetisch

geodesic /ˌd͡ʒiː.əˈdiː.sɪk/ /ˌd͡ʒiː.əˈdɛs.ɪk/ geodesics n
geodeet
(geometry) The shortest curve between two points on a specific surface.

geodesist geodesists n
geodeet
A person who works with or studies geodetics.

geodesy /dʒiːˈɒdɪsi/ /d͡ʒiˈɑdəsi/ geodesies n
geodesie landmeetkunde
(sciences, geography) The discipline which deals with the measurement and representation of Earth, its gravitational field and geodynamic phenomena (polar motion, Earth tides, and crustal motion) in three-dimensional, time-varying space

geodetics /ˌd͡ʒiːəʊˈdɛtɪks/ n
geodesie
The scientific discipline that deals with the measurement and representation of the earth, its gravitational field and geodynamic phenomena (polar motion, earth tides, and tectonic motion) in three-dimensional, time-varying space.

geoengineering n
geo-engineering
The artificial manipulation of the environments of the Earth, especially as a means of counteracting global warming.

geoglyph /ˈd͡ʒiːə(ʊ)ɡlɪf/ /ˈd͡ʒiːəɡlɪf/ geoglyphs n
geoglief
(chiefly, archaeology) A large-scale drawing or image made on the ground by arranging lines of stones, scratching the earth, etc., and often only fully visible from a distance or the air.

geographer /d͡ʒiˈɑ.ɡɹə.fɚ/ /d͡ʒiːˈɒɡ.ɹə.fə(ɹ)/ /d͡ʒiːˈɔɡ.ɹə.fə(ɹ)/ geographers n
geograaf aardrijkskundige geografe
A specialist in geography.

geographic /d͡ʒiəˈɡɹæfɪk/ more geographic most geographic adj
aardrijkskundig geografisch
Pertaining to geography (or to geographics)
geografisch
Determined by geography, as opposed to magnetic (i.e. North)

geographic information system geographic information systems n
geografisch informatiesysteem
An electronic system used to store, process and display geographic information, especially maps

geographically adv
geografisch
In terms of geography.

geography /dʒɪˈɒɡɹəfi/ /d͡ʒiˈɑɡɹəfi/ /ˈdʒɒɡɹəfi/ geographies n
geografie aardrijkskunde
The study of the physical properties of the earth, including how humans affect and are affected by them.

geoid /ˈdʒiːɔɪd/ /ˈd͡ʒiˌɔɪd/ geoids n
geoïde
(geography, geodesy) The shape, extending through landmasses (continents, etc.), that the surface of the oceans of the Earth would take under the influence of the Earth's gravity and rotation alone, disregarding other factors such as winds and tides; that is, a surface of constant gravitational potential at zero elevation.

geologic /ˌdʒiː.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪk/ /ˌd͡ʒi.əˈlɑdʒ.ɪk/ more geologic most geologic adj
geologisch aardkundig
Of, or relating to geology or a geologic time scale.

geologist /dʒiˈɒlədʒɪst/ /d͡ʒiˈɑːlədʒɪst/ geologists n
geoloog geologe aardkundige
A person whose occupation specializes in the science of geology, especially at a professional or academic level.

geology /d͡ʒiˈɑl.ə.dʒi/ /d͡ʒɪˈɒl.ə.d͡ʒɪ/ geologies n
geologie aardkunde
The science that studies the structure of the earth (or other planets), together with its origin and development, especially by examination of its rocks.

geomancy geomancies n
geomantie geomantiek
A method of divination using earth or the ground, such as interpreting markings on the ground or how handfuls of dirt land when tossed.

geometry /d͡ʒiˈɑ.mə.tɹi/ /d͡ʒiːˈɒm.ɪ.tɹi/ /d͡ʒiːˈɔm.ə.tɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒɒm.ɪ.tɹi/ geometries n
meetkunde geometrie
(mathematics, uncountable) The branch of mathematics dealing with spatial relationships.
(countable) The observed or specified spatial attributes of an object, etc.
(algebraic geometry, countable) A mathematical object comprising representations of a space and of its spatial relationships.

geomorphologic adj
geomorfologisch

geomorphological more geomorphological most geomorphological adj
geomorfologisch
Of or pertaining to geomorphology

geomorphologist geomorphologists n
geomorfologe geomorfoloog
A geologist whose speciality is geomorphology

geomorphology geomorphologies n
geomorfologie
The study of landforms, their classification, origin, development, and history.

geonym geonyms n
geoniem
A name of a geographical feature.

geophysical /ˌdʒiː.əʊˈfɪz.ɪk.əl/ adj
geofysisch
Of or pertaining to geophysics.

geophysicist geophysicists n
geofysicus
(geology, physics) A physicist who specialises in geophysics.

geophysics /ˌdʒiː.əʊˈfɪz.ɪks/ n
geofysica
A branch of earth science dealing with the physical processes and phenomena occurring in the earth and in its vicinity.

geophyte /ˈdʒiːə(ʊ)fʌɪt/ /ˈd͡ʒioʊˌfaɪt/ geophytes n
geofyt
(botany) A perennial plant, for example the potato or daffodil, which in spring propagates from an underground organ such as a bulb, tuber, corm or rhizome.

geopolitics n
geopolitiek
The study of the effects of geography (especially economic geography) on international politics.

geospatial adj
geospatiale
(computing) Describing the combination of spatial software and geographic data.

geostationary adj
geostationair
At a fixed distance in three dimensions relative to a particular point on the Earth's surface; generally only possible with orbital satellites.

geranium /dʒəˈɹeɪni.əm/ gerania geraniums n
geranium
The common name for flowering plants of the genus Pelargonium.

gerbil /ˈdʒɜːbl̩/ /ˈd͡ʒɝbl̩/ gerbils n
gerbil renmuis springmuis woestijnrat
A member of one of several species of small, jumping, murine rodents, of the genus Gerbillus and certain other genera in subfamily Gerbillinae, with leaping powers resembling those of the jerboa, native to Africa, India, and Southern Europe.

gerenuk /ˈɡɛɹɛnuːk/ gerenuks n
girafgazelle
A type of long-necked gazelle, Litocranius walleri, native to central and eastern Africa.

germ /d͡ʒɜːm/ /d͡ʒɝm/ germs n
kiem
(biology) The small mass of cells from which a part of an organism develops, or a macroscopic but immature form of that part; a bud.
A pathogen: a pathogenic microorganism, such as a bacterium or virus.
(figurative) The origin or earliest version of an idea or project.

germane /dʒɜː(ɹ)ˈmeɪn/ /d͡ʒɝˈmeɪn/ more germane most germane adj
relevant ter zake van toepassing
Related to a topic of discussion or consideration.

germane /dʒɜː(ɹ)ˈmeɪn/ /d͡ʒɝˈmeɪn/ germanes n
germaan
(inorganic chemistry) germanium tetrahydride, GeH4

germanium /d͡ʒɚˈmeɪni.əm/ germaniums n
germanium
A nonmetallic chemical element (symbol Ge) with an atomic number of 32: a lustrous, hard-brittle, grayish-white metalloid in the carbon group.

germination germinations n
kieming
The process of germinating; the beginning of vegetation or growth from a seed or spore; the first development of germs, either animal or vegetable.

gerontocracy /ˌdʒɛɹənˈtɒkɹəsi/ gerontocracies n
gerontocratie
Government by elders.

gerontologist gerontologists n
gerontoloog
A physician who specializes in gerontology

gerontology gerontologies n
gerontologie
The branch of science that deals with the problems of aged people. It is to be distinguished from geriatrics, which is the study of the diseases of the elderly. Gerontology covers the social, psychological and biological aspects of aging.

geropsychology n
psychogeriatrie
A branch of psychology that focuses on elderly people.

gerrymander /dʒ/ /ɡ/ /ˈdʒɛɹiˌmændə/ /ˈd͡ʒɛɹiˌmændɚ/ gerrymanders n
kiesrechtgeografie
(pejorative) The act of gerrymandering.

gerund /-ʌnd/ /ˈd͡ʒɛɹənd/ gerunds n
gerundium
(grammar) A verbal form that functions as a verbal noun. (In English, a gerund has the same spelling as a present participle, but functions differently; however, this distinction may be ambiguous or unclear and so is no longer made in some modern texts such as A Comprehensive Grammar of the English Language and The Cambridge Grammar of the English Language)
(grammar) In some languages such as Dutch, Italian or Russian, a verbal form similar to a present participle, but functioning as an adverb to form adverbial phrases or continuous tense. These constructions have various names besides gerund, depending on the language, such as conjunctive participles, active participles, adverbial participles, transgressives, etc.

gestation /d͡ʒɛsˈteɪʃən/ gestations n
draagtijd drachttijd gestatie zwangerschapstijd
The period of time during which an animal or human offspring physically develops inside the mother's body until it is born.

gesture /ˈd͡ʒɛs.t͡ʃə/ /ˈd͡ʒɛs.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈd͡ʒɛs.t͡ʃɝ/ gestures n
gebaar geste
An act or a remark that serves as a formality or as a sign of attitude.
(obsolete) The manner of carrying the body; position of the body or limbs; posture.

gesture /ˈd͡ʒɛs.t͡ʃə/ /ˈd͡ʒɛs.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈd͡ʒɛs.t͡ʃɝ/ v
gebaren
(transitive) To express something by a gesture or gestures.

get /ɡɛt/ /ɡɪt/ v
halen nemen pakken
(ditransitive) To obtain; to acquire.
(intransitive, obsolete) To make acquisitions; to gain; to profit.
worden
(copulative) To become, or cause oneself to become.
(intransitive, catenative) (with full infinitive) To be able, be permitted, or have the opportunity (to do something desirable or ironically implied to be desirable).
worden maken
(transitive) To cause to become; to bring about.
krijgen halen aankomen nemen verkrijgen
(transitive, informal) To bring to reckoning; to catch (as a criminal); to effect retribution.
worden halen begrijpen pakken laten aankomen
(archaic) To learn; to commit to memory; to memorize; sometimes with out.

get a leg up v
een stap voor zijn
(idiomatic) To gain some advantage; to get a head start.

get a word in edgewise /ˌɡɛt ə ˈwɜːd ɪn ˈɛdʒwaɪz/ /ˌɡɛt ə ˈwɝd ɪn ˈɛdʒwaɪz/ v
een speld tussen krijgen
(US, usually, in the negative) To break into or participate in a conversation.

get along v
met opschieten overeenkomen
(intransitive, idiomatic, often followed by with) To interact or coexist well, without argument or trouble.
doorgaan erdoorheen overleven slaan zich
(intransitive, idiomatic) To survive; to do well enough.

get around v
omzeilen

get by v
rondkomen
(intransitive, idiomatic) To subsist; to succeed, survive, or manage, at least at a minimal level.

get cold feet /ˌɡɛt ˈkoʊld fit/ /ˌɡɛt ˈkəʊld fiːt/ v
plankenkoorts hebben watervrees hebben
(This entry is a translation hub.) To develop cold feet, in the sense of nervousness about going through with something.

get down to brass tacks v
ter zake komen
(idiomatic, chiefly, _, US) to start to discuss or consider the most important details or facts about something.

get dressed v
zich aankleden kleren aantrekken
To dress; to put on clothes; to clothe oneself.

get drunk v
zich bedrinken
(intransitive) To intoxicate oneself with alcohol. (This entry is a translation hub.)

get in v
instappen binnenraken
(intransitive) To enter a place; to gain access.
instappen
(intransitive, idiomatic) To be elected to some office.

get laid v
batsen van bil gaan
(slang, transitive, often, vulgar) To cause to have sex.

get lost interjection
flikker op
(colloquial, dismissal, impolite) Used to rudely tell somebody to go away or leave one alone.

get off v
afgaan afhalen
(transitive) To move (something) from being on top of (something else) to not being on top of it.
afstappen stappen uitstappen
(transitive, intransitive) To disembark, especially from mass transportation such as a bus or train; to depart from (a path, highway, etc).
afkomen
(transitive) To help someone to escape serious or severe consequences and receive only mild or no punishment.

get on someone's nerves v
op de zenuwen werken
(idiomatic) To annoy or irritate someone; to bother someone.

get on with v
aan de gang gaan met doorgaan
(transitive) To proceed with; to begin or continue, especially after an interruption.

get rid of v
kwijt raken van af zijn
(transitive, idiom) To rid oneself of; to cause oneself to be free of or released from.

get some air v
uitwaaien
(idiomatic) To invigorate oneself by breathing refreshing outdoor air, especially after departing from a building or other enclosed space for this purpose.

get something over with v
ergens komaf mee maken
(idiomatic) To proceed to do something as soon as possible, especially so as to have something unpleasant behind oneself.

get the hang of v
iets doorhebben iets onder de knie beginnen te krijgen snappen hoe het werkt
(colloquial) To begin to understand or manage at a basic level; to learn to handle with some skill.

get to know v
kennismaken leren kennen
(transitive) To become acquainted with (someone or something); to meet someone.

get together v
samenkomen
to meet, to gather together, to congregate

get up v
opstaan
To rise from one's bed (often implying to wake up).

get up on the wrong side of the bed v
met het verkeerde been uit bed stappen
(idiomatic) To feel irritable; to be in a bad mood; to have a bad day from the start, for no particular reason.

get well soon phraseologicalUnit
veel beterschap word snel beter
Expressing hope that the listener will soon recover from illness.

get-together get-togethers n
samenzijn
(informal) A party or social function.

geta geta getas n
geta net
(game of go) A technique for capturing stones by enclosing them in a “net” preventing them from escaping in any direction.

geyser /ˈɡaɪ.sɚ/ /ˈɡaɪ.zə/ /ˈɡaɪ.zɚ/ /ˈɡiː.zə/ geysers n
geiser
(planetology, geology, volcanology) A boiling natural spring which throws forth jets of water, mud, etc., at frequent intervals, driven upwards by the expansive power of steam.
geiser geizer
(British, archaic) An instantaneous, and often dangerous, hot water heater.

ghastly /ˈɡæs(t).li/ /ˈɡɑːs(t).li/ ghastlier ghastliest adj
afgrijselijk afschuwelijk verschrikkelijk
Horrifyingly shocking.
abominabel afgrijselijk afschuwelijk verschrikkelijk
Extremely bad.

gherkin /ˈɡɜːkɪn/ /ˈɡɝkɪn/ gherkins n
augurk
A small cucumber, often pickled whole.

ghetto /ˈɡɛtoʊ/ /ˈɡɛtəʊ/ [ˈɡɛɾoʊ̯] ghetti ghettoes ghettos n
getto jodenbuurt
An (often walled) area of a city in which Jews are concentrated by force and law. (Used particularly of areas in medieval Italy and in Nazi-controlled Europe.)
getto ghetto
An area in which people who are distinguished by sharing something other than ethnicity concentrate or are concentrated.

ghetto bird ghetto birds n
politiehelikopter
(slang, US, idiomatic) A police helicopter, specifically in the context of patrolling or searching impoverished, high-crime urban areas (the ghetto).

ghost /ɡoʊst/ /ɡɐʉst/ /ɡəʊst/ ghosts n
spook geest fantoom gespens schim spooksel
The disembodied soul; the soul or spirit of a deceased person; a spirit appearing after death.
artefact
A false image formed in a telescope, camera, or other optical device by reflection from the surfaces of one or more lenses.
spookbeeld
An unwanted image similar to and overlapping or adjacent to the main one on a television screen, caused by the transmitted image being received both directly and via reflection.

ghost ship ghost ships n
spookschip
(nautical) An abandoned ship, or (science fiction, by extension) spaceship, that is haunted and possibly adrift.

ghost town /ˈɡoʊst taʊn/ /ˈɡəʊst taʊn/ ghost towns n
spookstad
A town which has become deserted, usually due to failing economic activity, especially one that still has substantial visible remains.

ghost word ghost words n
spookwoord
(linguistics) A fictitious or erroneous word, originally meaningless (not used in practice), that has been published in a dictionary or similarly authoritative reference work or otherwise listed as genuine, generally as the result of misinterpretation, misreading, or typographical error.

ghosthunt ghosthunts n
spokenjacht

ghosthunting n
spokenjacht
Investigations that aim to track down ghosts.

ghoul /ɡuːl/ /ɡʊəl/ ghouls n
ghoul ghoulia lijkenpikker
(mythology, Islam) A demon said to feed on corpses.

ghoulish /ˈɡuː.lɪʃ/ more ghoulish most ghoulish adj
makaber

ghrelin /ˈɡɹɛlɪn/ ghrelins n
ghreline hongerhormoon
(biochemistry) A peptide hormone, secreted in the stomach when empty, that increases appetite and secretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland. [from 1999]

ghusl /ˈɡʊsl̩/ ghusls n
ghoesl
(Islam) A full-body wash taken by Muslims to restore the body to a state of purity.

giant /ˈd͡ʒaɪ.ənt/ /ˈd͡ʒaɪnt/ /ˈd͡ʒʌɪ.ənt/ [ˈd͡ʒəɪ̯(ə)nt] adj
reusachtig reuzen-
Very large.

giant /ˈd͡ʒaɪ.ənt/ /ˈd͡ʒaɪnt/ /ˈd͡ʒʌɪ.ənt/ [ˈd͡ʒəɪ̯(ə)nt] giants n
reus
A mythical human of very great size.
reus reuzin
A very tall and large person.

giant hogweed giant hogweeds n
reuzenberenklauw
The plant Heracleum mantegazzianum.

giant otter giant otters n
reuzenotter
A South American mustelid, Pteronura brasiliensis, that can reach 1.7m in length.

giant panda giant pandas n
panda pandabeer reuzenpanda
A rare, black and white mammal, Ailuropoda melanoleuca, in the ursid (bear) family.

gibberish /ˈd͡ʒɪb.ə.ɹɪʃ/ gibberishes n
koeterwaals gebrabbel gewauwel wartaal
Speech or writing that is unintelligible, incoherent or meaningless.
visserslatijn
Needlessly obscure or overly technical language.

gibbet /ˈd͡ʒɪbɪt/ gibbets n
galg
An upright post with a crosspiece used for execution and subsequent public display.

gibbon /ˈɡɪbən/ gibbons n
gibbon
A small ape of the family Hylobatidae with long limbs, which it uses to travel through rainforests by swinging from branch to branch.

giddy /ˈɡɪdi/ giddier giddiest adj
duizelig
Feeling a sense of spinning in the head, causing a perception of unsteadiness and being about to fall down; dizzy.
duizelingwekkend
Causing or likely to cause dizziness or a feeling of unsteadiness.
lichtzinnig onbezonnen
Unable to concentrate or think seriously; easily excited; impulsive; also, lightheartedly silly; frivolous.

giddyup /ˈɡɪdiˌʌp/ /ˈɡɪdɪˌʌp/ /ˌɡɪdɪˈʌp/ interjection
hortsik hot hu
(directed at a horse) Move on!, go faster!

gift /ɡɪft/ gifts n
geschenk cadeau gift presentje
Something given to another voluntarily, without charge.
gave
A talent or natural ability.

gift /ɡɪft/ v
schenken
(transitive) To give as a gift or donation.

gift card gift cards n
cadeaubon
A gift certificate in the form of a card issued by retailers as an alternative to a non-monetary gift, allowing the bearer to purchase goods up to its face value.

gift horse gift horses n
gegeven paard
(idiomatic) An apparent gift, that has substantial associated costs or drawbacks, especially a gift that does not fit perfectly with the recipient's wants or needs.

gift of the gab gifts of the gab n
geslepen tong
(idiomatic) The ability to talk readily, glibly, and convincingly, especially on trivial matters and small talk.

gifted /ˈɡɪftɪd/ more gifted most gifted adj
begaafd hoogbegaafd
Endowed with special, in particular intellectual, abilities.

gig /ɡɪɡ/ gigs n
concert optreden schnabbel
Originally (music) , a performing engagement by a musician or musical group; (by extension, film, television, theater) a job or role for a performer.
klus
(by extension) Any job, especially one that is freelance or temporary, or done on an on-demand basis.
gek malloot
(chiefly, Britain, school slang, _, (Eton College), archaic, or) A person with an odd appearance; also, a foolish person.
giek
(road transport, historical) A two-wheeled carriage drawn by a single horse.
A small, narrow, open boat carried in a larger ship, and used for transportation between the ship and the shore, another vessel, etc.

gig worker gig workers n
flexwerker
(economics) Independent contractor or freelancer who typically does short-term work for multiple clients.

giga- /ˈd͡ʒɪɡ.ə/ /ˈɡaɪ.ɡə/ /ˈɡɪɡ.ə/ prefix
giga-
In the International System of Units and other metric systems of units, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 109 (short scale billion or long scale milliard). Symbol: G
(computing, sometimes, _, proscribed) Multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 230 or 1,073,741,824.
(slang) Augmenting an adjective; intensely, extremely, or to an exceptionally high degree.
(Internet slang, originally, _, 4chan) Used to augment nouns; denoting an invididual who is a paragon of something.

gigabyte /ˈd͡ʒɪɡəbaɪt/ /ˈɡɪɡəbaɪt/ gigabytes n
gigabyte
(computing, formal) One billion (109, or 1,000,000,000) bytes or 1,000 megabytes.

gigantic /d͡ʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/ more gigantic most gigantic adj
gigantisch
Very large.

gigantism /d͡ʒaɪˈɡæntɪzəm/ /d͡ʒəˈɡæntɪzəm/ /ˈd͡ʒaɪɡəntɪzəm/ gigantisms n
gigantisme
A condition where there is over-production of growth hormone by the pituitary gland in a child before the bone growth plates close, resulting in excessive long bone growth, accompanied by muscular weakness and sexual impotence.

gigayear gigayears n
gigajaar
A billion years, a thousand thousand thousand years.

giggle /ˈɡɪɡl̩/ giggles n
gegiechel
A high-pitched, silly laugh.

giggle /ˈɡɪɡl̩/ v
giechelen
To laugh gently in a playful, nervous, or affected manner.

giggles n
slappe lach
(with "the") An attack of uncontrolled giggling.

gigolo /ˈd͡ʒɪɡ.ə.loʊ/ /ˈd͡ʒɪɡ.ə.ləʊ/ /ˈʒɪɡ.loʊ/ /ˈʒɪɡ.ə.ləʊ/ gigolos n
gigolo manhoer
A man who has a sexual relationship with a woman from whom he receives payment.
gigolo escort manhoer
A hired escort or dancing partner for a woman.

gild /ɡɪld/ v
vergulden
(transitive) To cover with a thin layer of gold; to cover with gold leaf.
opsmukken verfraaien
(transitive) To adorn.

gilded /ˈɡɪldɪd/ adj
gulden
Having the color or quality of gold.

gill /ɡɪl/ gills n
kieuw
(animal anatomy) A breathing organ of fish and other aquatic animals.
(mycology) One of the radial folds on the underside of the cap of a mushroom, the surface of which bears the spore-producing organs.

gillless /ɡɪlˈlɛs/ adj
kieuwenloos
Lacking gills.

gilt /ɡɪlt/ [ɡɪɫt] gilts n
gelt
(UK, regional) A young female pig, at or nearing the age of first breeding.

gimlet /ˈɡɪm.lət/ gimlets n
fretboor
A small screw-tipped tool for boring holes.

gimlet /ˈɡɪm.lət/ v
boren
To pierce or bore holes (as if using a gimlet).

gimme a five v
geef me de vijf
(informal, idiomatic) A request to receive a high five.

ginger /ˈdʒɪndʒə/ /ˈd͡ʒɪnd͡ʒɚ/ more ginger most ginger adj
ros rosse
(of hair or fur) Of a reddish-brown color.

ginger /ˈdʒɪndʒə/ /ˈd͡ʒɪnd͡ʒɚ/ gingers n
gember
The pungent aromatic rhizome of a tropical Asian herb, Zingiber officinale, used as a spice and as a stimulant and acarminative.
The plant that produces this rhizome.
ros
(colloquial, often, _, derogatory, countable) A person with reddish-brown hair; a redhead.

ginger beer ginger beers n
gemberbier
(uncountable) A fermented, typically non-alcoholic, drink flavoured with ginger.

gingerbread /ˈd͡ʒɪn.(d͡)ʒəˌbɹɛd/ /ˈd͡ʒɪn.d͡ʒɚˌbɹɛd/ gingerbreads n
peperkoek gemberkoek
(food) A type of cake whose main flavoring is ginger.

gingerly /ˈdʒɪn(d)ʒəli/ /ˈd͡ʒɪnd͡ʒɚli/ more gingerly most gingerly adv
behoedzaam voorzichtig
In a cautious and delicate manner; (very) carefully or cautiously.

ginkgo /ˈɡɪŋ.kəʊ/ ginkgoes ginkgos n
ginkgo Japanse notenboom
The seed of a ginkgo tree.

ginkgo nut ginkgo nuts n
ginkgonoot
The edible seed of the ginkgo, Ginkgo biloba.

ginseng /ˈd͡ʒɪnsɛŋ/ /ˈd͡ʒɪnsɪŋ/ ginsengs n
ginseng
Any plant of two species of the genus Panax (Panax ginseng and Panax quinquefolius), having forked roots supposed to have medicinal and aphrodisiac properties.
The root of such a plant, or an extract of these roots.

giraffe /dʒɪˈɹɑːf/ /d͡ʒəˈɹæf/ giraffe giraffes n
giraf giraffe
A ruminant, of the genus Giraffa, of the African savannah with long legs and highly elongated neck, which make it the tallest living animal; yellow fur patterned with dark spots, often in the form of a network; and two or more short, skin-covered horns, so-called; strictly speaking the horn-like projections are ossicones.

girder /ˈɡɜːdə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡɝdɚ/ girders n
draagbalk dwarsbalk
A beam of steel, wood, or reinforced concrete, used as a main horizontal support in a building or structure.

girdle /ˈɡɜːdl̩/ /ˈɡɝdl̩/ girdles n
gordel
A belt or sash at the waist, often used to support stockings or hosiery.
rondist
The line of greatest circumference of a brilliant-cut diamond, at which it is grasped by the setting.

girl /ɡɛəl/ /ɡɜːɫ/ /ɡɝ.əl/ /ɡɝl/ /ɡɪəl/ /ɡɵːl/ [ɡʏw] girls n
meisje meid griet grietje meidje maagd
A young female human, or sometimes a young female animal.
vrouw meisje
(sometimes, offensive, see usage note) A woman, especially a young and often attractive woman.

girl group girl groups n
meidengroep
A pop group made up of (usually attractive) young women.

girl's name girls' names n
meisjesnaam
A given name for a girl.

girlfriend /ˈɡɜːlfɹɛnd/ /ˈɡɝlfɹɛnd/ girlfriends n
vriendin meisje
A female partner in an unmarried romantic relationship.
(LGBT) A fellow gay man, especially a friend as opposed to a sexual partner.
vriendin
A female friend of a woman or girl.

girlish /ˈɡɜː.lɪʃ/ /ˈɡɝ.lɪʃ/ more girlish most girlish adj
meisjesachtig
Like (that of) a girl; feminine.

girllike more girllike most girllike adj
meisjesachtig
Resembling or characteristic of a girl.

girlswear n
meisjeskleding
Clothing designed to be worn by girls.

giro /ˈdʒaɪɹəʊ/ giros n
giro overschrijving
(in Europe) A transfer of funds between different account holders, carried out by the bank according to payer's written instructions.

girth /ɡɜːθ/ /ɡɝθ/ girths n
singel
A band passed under the belly of an animal, which holds a saddle or a harness saddle in place.
omtrek omvang
The distance measured around an object.

gist /d͡ʒɪst/ gists n
essentie grote lijnen kerngedachte
(countable) The main idea or substance, or the most essential part, of a longer or more complicated matter; the crux, the heart, the pith.

git /ɡɪt/ gits n
ouwe lul
(Britain, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, slang, pejorative) A silly, incompetent, stupid, or annoying person (usually a man).

give /ɡɪv/ v
geven overhandigen
To transfer one's possession or holding of (something) to (someone).
meegeven
To cause (a disease or condition) in, or to transmit (a disease or condition) to.
(transitive) To provide, as, a service or a broadcast.
(ditransitive) To estimate or predict (a duration or probability) for (something).
To communicate or announce (advice, tidings, etc.); to pronounce or utter (an opinion, a judgment, a shout, etc.).

give a shit /ˈɡɪv ə ˌʃɪt/ v
kunnen bommen kunnen schelen uitmaken
(vulgar, chiefly in negative constructions) To care what someone else thinks or does, particularly in relation to what they think or say about the speaker.

give away v
weggeven
(transitive) To make a gift of (something).
(transitive) To formally hand over a bride to the bridegroom; often by her father.

give birth v
baren
(intransitive, of viviparous animals) To release live offspring from the body into the environment.
(transitive, with to, of viviparous animals) To become the parent of by birthing.
(transitive, figuratively, usually, with to, idiom) To become the source of.

give in v
opgeven overgeven prijsgeven
(idiomatic) To relent, yield, surrender or admit defeat.

give me v
geef mij geeft u mij
An expression of strong preference or approbation for a named thing.

give out v
uitdelen
(transitive) To issue; to distribute.

give paw /ˌɡɪv ˈpɑ/ /ˌɡɪv ˈpɔ/ /ˌɡɪv ˈpɔː/ interjection
geef poot
A command for a dog to give paw.

give paw /ˌɡɪv ˈpɑ/ /ˌɡɪv ˈpɔ/ /ˌɡɪv ˈpɔː/ v
poot geven
Of dogs, to present one's paw for a handshake with a human.

give rise to v
veroorzaken
To be the origin of; to produce; to result in.

give someone the cold shoulder v
iemand links laten liggen
(idiomatic) To snub, resist or reject somebody; to regard somebody distantly.

give the floor v
het woord geven

give up v
zich overgeven
(transitive) To surrender (someone or something)
afzien
(transitive) To relinquish (something)

give up the ghost v
de geest geven
(intransitive, idiomatic) To cease clinging to life; to die.

give-away shop give-away shops n
weggeefwinkel
A shop where people can bring and take goods without paying or getting paid.

given name given names n
voornaam roepnaam
A personal name chosen for a child, usually by their parents.

gizzard /ˈɡɪzəd/ /ˈɡɪzɚd/ gizzards n
spiermaag
A specialized organ constructed of thick muscular walls found in the digestive tract of some animals, including archosaurs (including crocodilians and birds), earthworms, some gastropods, some fish, and some crustaceans, and used for grinding up food, often aided by particles of stone or grit.

glacial erratic glacial erratics n
zwerfkei
A rock that differs from the size and type of rock native to the area in which it rests, usually large and transported there by a glacier.

glacier /ˈɡleɪ.ʃɚ/ /ˈɡleɪs.jə/ /ˈɡleɪs.jɚ/ /ˈɡlæs.jə/ glaciers n
gletsjer
(geology) A large body of ice which flows under its own mass, usually downhill.

glaciological adj
glaciologisch

glaciologist glaciologists n
glaciologe glacioloog
A scientist who studies glaciers.

glaciology /ˌɡleɪsɪˈɒlədʒi/ /ˌɡleɪʃiˈɑləd͡ʒi/ glaciologies n
glaciologie gletsjerkunde
(geography) The study of ice and its effect on the landscape, especially the study of glaciers. [from late 19th c.]

glacis /ˈɡleɪsɪs/ /ˈɡlæsi/ glacis glacises n
glacis
(architectural element, also, figuratively) A gentle incline in front of a fortification which protects it from cannon fire and exposes attackers to more effective return fire from defenders.

glad /ɡlæd/ gladder gladdest more glad most glad adj
blij verheugd
Pleased, happy, gratified.

glade /ɡleɪd/ glades n
laar loo tra
An open passage through a wood; a grassy open or cleared space in a forest.
wak
An open space in the ice on a river or lake.

gladiator /ˈɡlædiˌeɪtɚ/ gladiators n
gladiator
(in ancient Rome) A person (professional or slave) who entertained the public by engaging in mortal combat with another, or with a wild animal.

gladiolus /ɡlædɪˈoʊləs/ /ɡlædɪˈəʊləs/ gladioli gladioluses n
gladiool zwaardlelie
Any of several flowering plants, of the genus Gladiolus, having sword-shaped leaves and showy flowers on spikes; gladiola.

gladius /ˈɡlæd.i.əs/ gladii gladiuses n
gladius
(historical) A Roman sword roughly two feet long.

gladly /ˈɡlædli/ gladlier gladliest more gladly most gladly adv
gaarne graag
In a glad manner; happily.
graag
Willingly; certainly.

gladness /ˈɡlædnəs/ gladnesses n
blijdschap
The state of being glad; joy.

glamorous /ˈɡlaməɹəs/ more glamorous most glamorous adj
glamoureus glamourachtig
Having glamour; stylish.

glamour /ˈɡlæmə/ /ˈɡlæmɚ/ glamours n
glamour
(uncountable) Alluring beauty or charm (often with sex appeal).

gland /ɡlænd/ glands n
klier
(zoology) A specialized cell, group of cells, or organ of endothelial origin in the human or animal body that synthesizes a chemical substance, such as hormones or breast milk, and releases it, often into the bloodstream (endocrine gland) or into cavities inside the body or its outer surface (exocrine gland).
(botany) A secretory structure on the surface of an organ.

glandular /ˈɡlan.djʊl.ə/ /ˈɡlan.d͡ʒʊl.ə/ /ˈɡlan.ʒʊl.ə/ /ˈɡlæn.d͡ʒəl.ɚ/ adj
ingeboren
(medicine) Pertaining to a gland or glands.

glans /ɡlænz/ glandes glans n
eikel
(anatomy) A structure at the extremity of the penis and of the clitoris in humans and other mammals.
The acorn or mast of the oak and similar fruits.

glans penis /ˌɡlænz ˈpiːnɪs/ glandes penes glandes penis glandes penium glans penes glans penises n
eikel
(anatomy) A conical vascularized body forming the extremity of the penis.

glasnost glasnosts n
glasnost
(historical) 1980s and early 1990s policy of the Soviet Union under Gorbachev to allow more government transparency; often paired with perestroika

glass /ɡlæs/ /ɡlɑːs/ [ɡlas] [ɡleəs] [ɡläːs] [ɡlæs] [ɡlɐːs] [ɡlɑːs] [ɡlɛəs] glasses n
glas
(usually, uncountable) An amorphous solid, often transparent substance, usually made by melting silica sand with various additives (for most purposes, a mixture of soda, potash and lime is added).
(countable) A vessel from which one drinks, especially one made of glass, plastic, or similar translucent or semi-translucent material.

glass ceiling glass ceilings n
glazen plafond
(idiomatic) An unwritten, uncodified barrier to further promotion or progression, in employment and elsewhere, for a member of a specific demographic group.

glass harmonica glass harmonicas n
glasharmonica
(musical instruments) A musical instrument composed of a series of spinning glass bowls, played with the fingers, invented by Benjamin Franklin.

glass wool glass wools n
glaswol
An insulating material, made from fiberglass, arranged into a texture similar to wool.

glassblowing n
glasblazen
The art of making objects from molten glass, especially by manipulating a lump of molten glass on the end of a tube whilst blowing into it.

glassmaker glassmakers n
glazenmaker

glassware glasswares n
glasgoed glasservies
Articles made from glass, especially drinking glasses, jugs and other tableware made of glass.

glassworks glassworks n
glashut
A factory that produces glass or items made from glass, such as glassware

glasswort glassworts n
zeekraal
Any plant of the salt-tolerant genus Salicornia, once burned to produce the ash used to make soda glass.

glassy /ɡlæsi/ /ɡlɑːsi/ glassier glassiest adj
glasachtig glazig
Of or like glass, especially in being smooth and somewhat reflective.
(of eyes) Dull; expressionless; lifeless.

glaucoma /ɡlaʊˈkoʊmə/ /ɡlɔːˈkoʊmə/ /ɡlɔːˈkəʊmə/ glaucomas glaucomata n
glaucoom groene staar
(pathology) An eye disease or disorder that is defined as a characteristic optic neuropathy, or disease of the optic nerve, possibly, if untreated, leading to damage of the optic disc of the eye and resultant visual field loss due to lack of communication between the retina and the brain, which can lead to blindness.

glaucous gull glaucous gulls n
grote burgemeester
Larus hyperboreus, a large gull which breeds in the Arctic.

glaze /ɡleɪz/ glazes n
glazuur
(ceramics) The vitreous coating of pottery or porcelain; anything used as a coating or color in glazing. See glaze (transitive verb).
A smooth edible coating applied to food.
lazuur
A transparent or semi-transparent layer of paint.
ijzel
(meteorology) A smooth coating of ice formed on objects due to the freezing of rain; glaze ice.

glaze /ɡleɪz/ v
glazuren
(transitive, ceramics, painting) To apply a thin, transparent layer of coating.

glazier /ˈɡleɪzi.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡleɪzi.əɹ/ /ˈɡleɪzjə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡleɪʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡleɪʒəɹ/ glaziers n
glaszetter glazenmaker
One who glazes; a craftsman who works with glass, fitting windows, etc.

glean /ɡliːn/ v
oppikken sprokkelen inzamelen oprapen
To collect what is left behind (grain, grapes, etc.) after the main harvest or gathering.
oppikken leren verzamelen
(figurative) To gather information in small amounts, with implied difficulty, bit by bit.

glee /ɡliː/ glees n
vrolijkheid
(uncountable) Joy; happiness; great delight, especially from one's own good fortune or from another's misfortune.
(singing, countable) An unaccompanied part song for three or more solo voices, not necessarily merry.

glen /ɡlɛn/ /ɡlɪn/ glens n
dal vallei
A secluded and narrow valley, especially one with a river running through it; a depression between hills; a dale.

glial cell glial cells n
gliacel
(anatomy) A type of cell, in the nervous system, that provides support for the neurons.

glide /ˈɡlaɪd/ v
glijden
(intransitive) To move softly, smoothly, or effortlessly.
zweven
(intransitive) To fly unpowered, as of an aircraft. Also relates to gliding birds and flying fish.

glider /ˈɡlaɪdə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡlaɪdɚ/ gliders n
zweefvliegtuig
Any heavier-than-air aircraft optimised for unpowered flight; a sailplane.
A pilot of glider aircraft.

glimpse /ɡlɪmps/ glimpses n
glimp
A brief look, glance, or peek.

glimpse /ɡlɪmps/ v
een glimp opvangen
(transitive) To see or view briefly or incompletely.

glint /ɡlɪnt/ v
flitsen
(transitive) To cause to flash or gleam; to reflect.

glitter /ˈɡlɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡlɪtɚ/ [ˈɡlɪɾɚ] glitters n
schittering
A bright, sparkling light; shininess or brilliance.
glitter
A shiny, decorative adornment, sometimes sprinkled on glue to make simple artwork.

glitter /ˈɡlɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡlɪtɚ/ [ˈɡlɪɾɚ] v
schitteren
To sparkle with light; to shine with a brilliant and broken light or showy luster; to gleam.

glitz /ɡlɪts/ glitzes n
blits
Garish, brilliant showiness.

gloat /ɡloʊt/ /ɡləʊt/ v
met duivels vermaak bekijken met wellust bekijken verlustigen
To exhibit a conspicuous (sometimes malevolent) pleasure or sense of self-satisfaction, often at an adversary's misfortune.

gloating /ˈɡloʊtɪŋ/ /ˈɡləʊtɪŋ/ gloatings n
leedvermaak verkneukeling verlustiging zegevreugde
The act of one who gloats.

global /ˈɡloʊbəl/ /ˈɡləʊbəl/ more global most global adj
globaal wereldwijd mondiaal wereld
Concerning all parts of the world.
bolrond bolvormig sferisch
Spherical, ball-shaped.
sferisch
(not comparable) Of or relating to a globe or sphere.

global dimming n
globaal dimeffect global dimming mondiale zonsverduistering
A worldwide decline, during the last few decades, of the intensity of the sunlight reaching the Earth's surface, caused by particulate air pollution. Such dimming has a dampening effect on global warming.

global village global villages n
mondiaal dorp
The world as a single community of interdependent inhabitants who are interconnected by contemporary technology, especially television and the World Wide Web.

global warming n
klimaatopwarming opwarming van de aarde
A sustained increase in the average temperature of the Earth, sufficient to cause climate change.

globalisation /ˌɡloʊ.bə.lɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɡləʉ.bə.lɑɪˈzæɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɡləʊ.bə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ globalisations n
mondialisering globalisering
The process of becoming a more interconnected world.
globalisering
The process of the world economy becoming dominated by capitalist models, according to the World System Theory.

globalism globalisms n
globalisme
An ideology based on the belief that people, goods and information ought to be able to cross national borders unfettered.

globalist globalists n
globalist
An advocate of globalism.

globe /ɡloʊb/ /ɡloːb/ /ɡləʊb/ globes n
wereldbol
The planet Earth.
globe wereldbol
A spherical model of Earth or other planet.

globe-trot globe-trots n
wereldreis
A trip around the world.

globe-trot v
een globetrotten maken wereldreis
To travel all over the world for pleasure and sightseeing.

globetrotter /ˈɡləʊbˌtɹɒtə(ɹ)/ globetrotters n
wereldreiziger
A person who travels often to faraway places.

globus cruciger /ˌɡloʊ̯bəs ˈkrusɪd͡ʒɚ/ /ˌɡləʊ̯bəs ˈkɹuːsɪd͡ʒə/ globus crucigers n
rijksappel
A globe topped by a cross, used as a symbol of royal power.

glockenspiel /-spil/ /-spiːl/ /ˈɡlɑk.ənˌʃpil/ /ˈɡlɒk.ənˌʃpiːl/ /ˈɡlɔk.n̩ˌʃpiːl/ /ˈɡlɔk.ŋ̩ˌʃpiːl/ glockenspiels n
beiaard klokkenspel
(musical instrument) A musical instrument of the percussion idiophone family of instruments; like the xylophone, it has tuned bars arranged like the keys on a piano, and is also smaller in size and higher in pitch.

gloom /ɡlum/ /ɡluːm/ glooms n
duisternis
Darkness, dimness, or obscurity.

gloomy /ˈɡlumi/ /ˈɡluːmi/ gloomier gloomiest adj
duister donker
Not very illuminated; dim because of darkness, especially when appearing depressing or frightening.
benauwd melancholisch
Suffering from gloom; melancholy; dejected.

glorify /ˈɡlɔɹɪfaɪ/ v
vereren verheerlijken
(transitive) To exalt, or give glory or praise to (something or someone).

glorious /ˈɡlɒ.ɹi.əs/ /ˈɡlɔɹ.i.əs/ /ˈɡlɔː.ɹi.əs/ gloriouser gloriousest more glorious most glorious adj
glorieus roemrijk
Exhibiting attributes, qualities, or acts that are worthy of or receive glory.
excellent prachtig schitterend
Excellent, wonderful; delightful.
prachtig schitterend
Bright or shining;

glory /ˈɡlo(ː)ɹi/ /ˈɡlɔɹ.i/ /ˈɡlɔː.ɹi/ [ˈɡloɹ.i] glories n
pracht glorie luister
Great beauty and splendor.
roem glorie eer
Honour, admiration, or distinction, accorded by common consent to a person or thing; high reputation; renown.
lof dankzegging
Worship or praise.

glossary /ˈɡlɒsəɹi/ glossaries n
glossarium woordenlijst
A list of terms in a particular domain of knowledge with their definitions.

glossolalia /ˌɡlɑsəˈleɪliə/ /ˌɡlɒsəˈleɪliə/ glossolalias n
glossolalie tongenspreken tongentaal
Speaking a language one does not know, or speaking elaborate but apparently meaningless speech, while in a trance-like state (or, supposedly, under the influence of a deity or spirits); speaking in tongues. [from late 19th c.]

glossy /ˈɡlɑsi/ /ˈɡlɒsi/ /ˈɡlɔsi/ glossier glossiest adj
glanzend
Having a smooth, silk-like, reflective (shiny) surface.

glossy antshrike glossy antshrikes n
rouw-mierklauwier
A passerine bird of the antbird family (Sakesphorus luctuosus).

glossy ibis glossy ibises n
zwarte ibis
Plegadis falcinellus, a medium-sized wading bird with a long, decurved bill.

glottal stop /ɡlɑtəl stɑp/ /ɡlɒtəl stɒp/ /ɡlɒʔəl stɒp/ glottal stops n
glottisslag
(phonetics) A plosive sound articulated with the glottis.

glove /ɡlʌv/ gloves n
handschoen
An item of clothing, covering all or part of the hand and fingers, but usually allowing independent movement of the fingers.

glove compartment glove compartments n
dashboardkastje handschoenenkastje handschoenenvak
(automotive) A compartment recessed in an automobile’s dashboard, that usually has a door and can be locked, intended to hold gloves, papers, etc.

glover /ˈɡlʌvə/ /ˈɡlʌvɚ/ glovers n
handschoenmaker
A person who makes or sells gloves.

glow /ɡloʊ/ /ɡləʊ/ glows n
gloed
The light given off by a glowing object.
The condition of being passionate or having warm feelings.

glow /ɡloʊ/ /ɡləʊ/ v
gloeien

glower /ˈɡlaʊə(ɹ)/ glowers n
norse blik
An angry glare or stare. [from late 15th c.]

glower /ˈɡlaʊə(ɹ)/ v
dreigend kijken
(intransitive) To look or stare with anger. [from late 15th c.]

glowing /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/ /ˈɡləʊɪŋ/ more glowing most glowing adj
gloeiend
That glows or glow.

glowworm glowworms n
glimworm
The larva or wingless grub-like female of a beetle from the families Phengodidae or Lampyridae that gives out a green light from its abdomen.

glucose /ˈɡlukoʊs/ /ˈɡluːkəʊz/ glucoses n
glucose druivensuiker
(carbohydrate) A simple monosaccharide (sugar) with a molecular formula of C6H12O6; it is a principle source of energy for cellular metabolism.

glue /ɡljuː/ /ɡluː/ glues n
lijm
A hard gelatin made by boiling bones and hides, used in solution as an adhesive; or any sticky adhesive substance.

glue /ɡljuː/ /ɡluː/ v
lijmen
(transitive) To join or attach something using glue.

glue stick glue sticks n
plakstift
A solid adhesive in a twist- or push-up tube, most commonly seen in schools and offices.

glue-boiler glue-boilers n
lijmmaker lijmzieder
A specialized profession practised in the developed world up to the early twentieth century that made, from particularly cattle bones, the adhesives used in for instance paperwork, bookbinding, joinery, ivory inlay.

glum /ɡlʌm/ glummer glummest adj
sip
despondent; moody; sullen

glut /ɡlʊt/ /ɡlʌt/ gluts n
overmaat oververzadiging
An excess, too much.
slok
That which is swallowed.
wig
A wooden wedge used in splitting blocks.
blok
(mining) A piece of wood used to fill up behind cribbing or tubbing.

gluteal cleft gluteal clefts n
bilnaad bilspleet
(anatomy) The groove between the buttocks that runs from just below the sacrum to the perineum.

gluten /ˈɡluːtn̩/ /ˈɡluːtən/ glutens n
gluten
(cooking, biochemistry) The major protein in cereal grains, especially wheat; responsible for the elasticity in dough and the structure in baked bread. [from 19th c.]

gluteus maximus glutei maximi n
grote bilspier
(muscle) The largest of the muscles of each buttock.

gluttonous /ˈɡlʌt(ə)nəs/ more gluttonous most gluttonous adj
vraatzuchtig
Given to excessive eating; prone to overeating.

gluttony /ˈɡlʌ.tən.i/ gluttonies n
vraatzucht
The vice of eating to excess.

glycogen glycogens n
glycogeen
(carbohydrate) A polysaccharide that is the main form of carbohydrate storage in animals; converted to glucose as needed.

glyph /ɡlɪf/ glyphs n
schriftteken
(typography, computing) A visual representation of a letter, character, or symbol, in a specific font and style.

glyphosate /ɡlaɪˈfɒseɪt/ /ˈɡlaɪfə-/ /ˈɡlɪfəseɪt/ glyphosates n
glyfosaat
N-phosphonomethyl glycine, the active ingredient of several herbicides that inhibit a plant growth enzyme.

gnarl /nɑː(ɹ)l/ gnarls n
knoest
Something resembling a knot in wood, such as in stone or limbs.

gnarled /nɑː(ɹ)ld/ more gnarled most gnarled adj
knoestig misvormd
Knotty and misshapen.

gnash /næʃ/ v
knarsetanden tandenknarsen
(transitive) To grind (one's teeth) in pain or in anger.

gnat /næt/ gnats n
mug knut
Any small insect of the order Diptera, specifically within the suborder Nematocera.

gnaw /nɑ/ /nɔ/ /nɔː/ v
knagen
(ambitransitive) To bite something persistently, especially something tough.

gnawer /ˈnɔəɹ/ /ˈnɔːə/ gnawers n
knaagdier
A rodent or other animal that gnaws.

gneiss /ˈnaɪs/ gneisses n
gneis
(geology) A common and widely-distributed metamorphic rock having bands or veins, but not schistose.

gnome /noʊm/ /nəʊm/ gnomes n
kabouter gnoom
(mythology, fantasy) One of a race of imaginary human-like beings, usually depicted as short and typically bearded males, who inhabit the inner parts of the earth and act as guardians of mines, mineral treasure, etc.; in modern fantasy literature and games, when distinguished from dwarves, gnomes are usually even smaller than dwarves and more focussed on engineering than mining.

gnomon /ˈnoʊ.mən/ /ˈnoʊˌmɑn/ /ˈnəʊ.mən/ /ˈnəʊˌmɒn/ gnomons n
gnomon
An object such as a pillar or a rod that is used to tell time by the shadow it casts when the sun shines on it, especially the pointer on a sundial. [from mid 16th c.]

gnu /njuː/ /nuː/ /ɡəˈnjuː/ /ɡəˈnuː/ gnu gnus n
gnoe
A large antelope of the genus Connochaetes, native to Africa, having curved horns.

go /ɡoʊ/ [ɡu] [ɡɐʉ] [ɡəʉ] [ɡəʊ] n
go
(board game) A strategic board game, originally from China and today also popular in Japan and Korea, in which two players (black and white) attempt to control the largest area of the board with their counters.

go /ɡoʊ/ [ɡu] [ɡɐʉ] [ɡəʉ] [ɡəʊ] v
gaan
(intransitive) To move through space (especially to or through a place). (May be used of tangible things like people or cars, or intangible things like moods or information.)
verdwijnen weggaan
To turn out, to result; to come to (a certain result).

go about v
de ronde doen rondgaan rondlopen
(intransitive) To circulate (in).
aanpakken
(intransitive, of a sailing ship) To change from one tack to another. See Wikipedia:Tack (maneuver).

go away interjection
ga weg! weggaan

go away v
weggaan
To depart or leave a place.

go back v
teruggaan
(intransitive) To return to a place or state after having been there at a previous time.

go bad v
bederven
(of foods and commodities) To spoil, rot, or otherwise become unusable due to age or storage conditions.

go bankrupt v
failliet gaan
(intransitive) To become bankrupt.

go down v
afdalen
To descend; to move from a higher place to a lower one.
verminderen
(intransitive) To decrease; to change from a greater value to a lesser one.

go figure /ɡoʊ ˈfɪɡjɚ/ phraseologicalUnit
kun je nagaan
(idiomatic) Expresses perplexity, puzzlement, or surprise (as if telling somebody to try to make sense of the situation).

go fuck oneself phraseologicalUnit
ga jezelf neuken

go like a dream v
lopen als een trein
(simile) to go extremely well.

go off v
afgaan
(intransitive) To explode.
afgaan overgaan
(intransitive) To begin clanging or making noise.
vertrekken weggaan
(intransitive) To depart; to leave.
bederven
(intransitive, UK, Australia) To putrefy or become inedible, or to become unusable in any way.

go on v
doorgaan verder gaan
(intransitive) To continue in extent.
(intransitive) To continue an action.

go out v
naar buiten gaan
(intransitive) To leave, especially a building.
(intransitive, of a couple) To have a romantic relationship, one that involves going out together on dates; to be a couple.
uitgaan
(intransitive, idiomatic) To leave one's abode to go to public places, especially for recreation or entertainment.
To be turned off or extinguished.

go to bed v
naar bed gaan gaan slapen
To lie down to sleep, put oneself in one's bed.

go to bed with v
naar bed gaan naar bed gaan met
(euphemistic) To have sex with someone.

go to bed with the sun v
met de kippen op stok gaan

go to hell v
naar de klote gaan
To go out the window; be ruined; be now useless.

go to shit v
naar de klote
(slang, vulgar) To become much worse.

go to the dogs v
naar de filistijnen gaan naar de kloten gaan naar de knoppen gaan naar de verdoemenis gaan
(idiomatic) To decline or deteriorate shockingly.

go up v
opgaan

go up in smoke v
in rook opgaan
To catch fire and burn.
(idiomatic, by extension) To be completely ruined or devastated.

go viral v
viraal gaan viral gaan
(sociology) To be rapidly and frequently shared, especially through social media, but (with retroactive application to pre-internet occurrences) also via gossip or as a collective response to broadcasting or widespread print circulation.

go with v
passen bij
(transitive) To correspond or fit well with, to match.

go without saying v
ontegenzeggelijk voor zich spreken
(idiomatic, impersonal) To not need to be said; to be obvious, apparent, clear, or already established.

go-getter go-getters n
doorzetter
(idiomatic) An active and enterprising person; one who is motivated or inclined to excel; one who strives to achieve success or improvement.

goad /ɡoʊd/ /ɡəʊd/ goads n
staak
A long, pointed stick used to prod animals.

goad /ɡoʊd/ /ɡəʊd/ v
aanporren
prikkelen
To prod with a goad.
aanmoedigen stimuleren
To encourage or stimulate.
aansporen aanzetten provoceren
To incite or provoke.

goal /ɡoʊl/ /ɡɐʉl/ /ɡəʊl/ [ɡoɫ] [ɡɒʊɫ] goals n
doel oogmerk bedoeling objectief
A result that one is attempting to achieve.
doel goal
(sport) In many sports, an area into which the players attempt to put an object.
doelpunt doel
(sport) The act of placing the object into the goal.
doelpunt punt doel
A point scored in a game as a result of placing the object into the goal.

goal difference goal differences n
doelsaldo
(sports) The difference between the number of goals scored and the number of goals conceded, over the duration of a competition.

goal line goal lines n
doellijn
(rugby league, soccer, hurling, Gaelic football) the boundary of the field that runs along its width at each end, and across the front of the goal.

goalkeeper goalkeepers n
doelman keeper doelwachter doelwachtster
(sports) A designated player that attempts to prevent the opposing team from scoring by protecting a goal.

goalscorer goalscorers n
doelpuntenmaker
(football) A person who scores a goal, or scores goals

goat /ɡoʊt/ /ɡoːt/ /ɡɐʉt/ /ɡəʊt/ [ɡoʊʔt̚] goats n
geit bok
(uncountable) The meat of the aforementioned animal.

goat cheese goat cheeses n
geitenkaas
Any cheese produced using goatmilk.

goat's-beard /ˈɡəʊtsbɪəd/ goat's-beards n
morgenster
A yellow-flowered Eurasian plant, of the genus Tragopogon.

goatee /ɡəʊˈtiː/ /ˌɡoʊˈtiː/ goatees n
sik kinbaardje bokkenbaard
A beard trimmed to grow only at the center of the chin.

goatfucker goatfuckers n
geitenneuker
(slang, derogatory, offensive, ethnic slur, vulgar) Term of abuse, especially for a Middle Eastern or North African person.

goatmeat n
geitenvlees
The meat of a goat, used as food; chevon.

goatmilk n
geitenmelk
milk produced by goats

gob /ɡɑb/ /ɡɒb/ gobs n
kwak slijmerige prop
(countable) A lump of soft or sticky material.
muil smoel
(countable, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, slang) The mouth. [from 16th c.]
matroos bij de Amerikaanse Marine
(US, military, slang) A sailor. [from 20th c.]
fluim rochel
(uncountable, slang) Saliva or phlegm.

gobbet /ˈɡɒbɪt/ gobbets n
brok homp
A lump or chunk of something, especially of raw meat.
fragment uittreksel
An extract of text, or image (especially a quotation), provided as a context for analysis, discussion, or translation in an examination.

gobble /ˈɡɑbl̩/ /ˈɡɒbl̩/ v
opslokken
To eat hastily or greedily; to scoff or scarf (often used with up)

gobbledygook gobbledygooks n
koeterwaals
(informal) Nonsense; meaningless or encrypted language.

goblin /ˈɡɑb.lɪn/ /ˈɡɒb.lɪn/ goblins n
aardmannetje kobold
One of various hostile supernatural creatures, now especially (fantasy literature) a malevolent and grotesque diminutive humanoid, often associated with orcs or trolls.

goblin shark goblin sharks n
koboldhaai
A species of mackerel shark, Mitsukurina owstoni, that has a long snout-like protrusion from its forehead and grows to 3.8 meters in length.

gobo /ˈɡoʊˌboʊ/ /ˈɡəʊbəʊ/ goboes gobos n
gobo
(theater) A template inserted over a light source to control the shape of the thrown light. [from early 20th c.]

god /ɡɑd/ /ɡɒd/ /ɡɒːd/ /ɡɔd/ /ɡɔːd/ gods n
god godheid
afgod idool godenbeeld
An idol.

god /ɡɑd/ /ɡɒd/ /ɡɒːd/ /ɡɔd/ /ɡɔːd/ v
idoliseren verafgoden
(transitive) To idolize.
verafgoden
(transitive) To deify.

godchild /ˈɡɑdˌt͡ʃaɪld/ /ˈɡɒdˌt͡ʃaɪld/ godchildren n
petekind
A child whose baptism is sponsored by a godparent. In some cases the relationship is maintained indefinitely, with the godchild being treated much like a niece or nephew.

goddamn /ˈɡɒd.dæm/ /ˌɡɒdˈdæm/ adj
verdomd vervloekt
(vulgar, sometimes, _, offensive) Used as an intensifier.

goddamn /ˈɡɒd.dæm/ /ˌɡɒdˈdæm/ interjection
godverdomme! verdomme!
(vulgar, colloquial) An expression of anger, surprise, intense excitement or frustration.

goddaughter /ˈɡɑdˌdɔ.tɚ/ /ˈɡɒdˌdɔːtə(ɹ)/ goddaughters n
peetdochter
A female child whose baptism is sponsored by a godparent.

goddess /-ɛs/ /-ɪs/ /ˈɡɑdəs/ /ˈɡɒdɛs/ goddesses n
godin
(religion) A female deity.
schoonheid godin
(figuratively) A woman honored or adored as physically attractive or of superior charm and intelligence.

godfather /ˈɡɑdfɑðɚ/ /ˈɡɒdfɑːðə/ godfathers n
peter gevader
(Christianity) A man present at the christening of a baby who promises to help raise the child in a Christian manner; a male godparent who sponsors the baptism of a child.

godfearing more godfearing most godfearing adj
godvrezende
Acting with obedience to rules established by a deity out of fear of the power of that deity.
Devout; pious; very religious.

godforsaken /ˌɡɒd.fə(ɹ)ˈseɪ.kɪn/ more godforsaken most godforsaken adj
godvergeten godverlaten
(figurative, of a location) Desolate, boring and depressing.

godless /ˈɡɒdləs/ more godless most godless adj
atheïstisch goddeloos godloos ongelovig
Not acknowledging any deity or god; without belief in any deity or god.

godlike /ˈɡɑdlaɪk/ /ˈɡɒdlaɪk/ more godlike most godlike adj
goddelijk
Having the characteristics of a god.

godmother /ˈɡɒdmʌðə/ godmothers n
meter peetmoeder
A woman present at the christening of a baby who promises to help raise the child in a Christian manner; a female godparent who sponsors the baptism of a child.

godparent godparents n
peetvader peetmoeder
A person who, at a child's naming ceremony or baptism, agrees to help raise the child, originally and especially in regard to their religious development.

godsend /ˈɡɑdˌsɛnd/ /ˈɡɒdsɛnd/ godsends n
godsgeschenk
An instance of unexpected benefit or good fortune; a windfall.

godwit /ˈɡɑd.wɪt/ /ˈɡɒd.wɪt/ godwits n
grutto
Any of four species of long-billed migratory wading birds in the genus Limosa, of the family Scolopacidae.

goer /ˈɡoʊɚ/ goers n
-ganger gaander ganger
One who, or that which, goes.

gofer /ˈɡoʊfɚ/ gofers n
loopjongen manusje-van-alles
(informal) A worker who runs errands; an errand boy.

goggles /ˈɡɑ.ɡəlz/ n
beschermende brillen stofbril veiligheidsbril
Protective eyewear set in a flexible frame to fit snugly against the face.

going to /ɡoʊnə/ /ɡoʊɪn tə/ /ɡoʊɪnə/ /ɡoʊɪŋ tə/ /ɡənə/ /ˈɡoʊɪŋ tu/ phraseologicalUnit
gaan
Expresses the prospective aspect relative to a given time frame: something that will happen, or is intended, at the time, to happen.

goitre /ˈɡɔɪ.tə/ /ˈɡɔɪ.tɚ/ goitres n
krop struma
(pathology, UK) An enlargement of the front and sides of the neck caused by inflammation of the thyroid gland.

gold /ɡaʉld/ /ɡoʊld/ /ɡuːld/ /ɡəʊld/ [ɡɒʊ(ɫ)d] [ɡɔʊ(ɫ)d] golder goldest adj
gouden goud
Made of gold.
goudkleurig
Having the colour of gold.

gold /ɡaʉld/ /ɡoʊld/ /ɡuːld/ /ɡəʊld/ [ɡɒʊ(ɫ)d] [ɡɔʊ(ɫ)d] symbol
goud gouden medaille goudstuk
☉ (alchemy)

gold digger /ɡəʊld ˈdɪɡə(ɹ)/ gold diggers n
goudzoeker gouddelver
Someone who digs or mines for gold.
geldwolf
(figuratively, pejorative) A person (usually female) who cultivates a personal relationship in order to attain wealth.

gold fever gold fevers n
goudkoorts
A feverish obsession with seeking gold ore.
(figuratively) An excessive craving for profit.

gold leaf n
bladgoud
Gold beaten into a thin sheet.

gold medal gold medals n
gouden medaille
A medal made of, or having the colour of, gold, given as a prize for winning

gold mine gold mines n
goudmijn
A mine for gold ore or metal.
(idiomatic) A very profitable economic venture.
goudmijn schatkamer
(idiomatic) A plentiful stockpile of something sought after.

gold rush /ˈɡoʊldˌɹʌʃ/ /ˈɡəʊldˌɹʌʃ/ gold rushes n
goudkoorts
(chiefly, historical) Any period of feverish migration into an area in which gold has been discovered.

gold standard gold standards n
gouden standaard
(economics) A monetary system where the value of circulating money is linked to the value of gold.

gold-plated adj
verguld
Having a thin layer of gold applied to the surface, often by electrolysis.

goldcrest goldcrests n
goudhaan goudhaantje
A very small passerine bird, Regulus regulus, that breeds in Eurasia.

golden /ˈɡoʊl.dən/ /ˈɡəʊl.dən/ [ˈɡɒʊ̯ɫ.dn̩] [ˈɡəɫ.dn̩] goldener goldenest more golden most golden adj
gouden
Made of, or relating to, gold.
gouden goudkleurig
Having a colour or other richness suggestive of gold.

golden age /ˈɡoʊl.dən eɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈɡəʊl.dən eɪd͡ʒ/ golden ages n
gouden eeuw
(idiomatic) A period of happiness, peace, prosperity, and great progress.

golden eagle /ˈɡəʊl.dən ˈiː.ɡəl/ golden eagles n
steenarend
A large bird of prey, Aquila chrysaetos, that hunts while soaring.

golden hamster golden hamsters n
goudhamster
A small rodent of species Mesocricetus auratus, popular as a pet and used for scientific research.

golden jackal golden jackals n
goudjakhals gewone jakhals goudwolf rietwolf
Canis aureus, a common jackal that can be found in southwest Europe, the Middle East and South Asia.

golden mean /ˈɡoʊl.dən ˈmiːn/ /ˈɡəʊl.dən ˈmiːn/ golden means n
gulden middenweg juiste middenweg
A position of balance between excess and deficiency.

golden opportunity golden opportunities n
buitenkans

golden oriole golden orioles n
wielewaal
A bright yellow and black passerine songbird, Oriolus oriolus, of Europe and western Asia.

golden parachute golden parachutes n
gouden handdruk
(idiomatic, business, management) An agreement between a company and an employee, usually an executive, specifying that the employee will receive certain significant benefits if employment is terminated.

golden plover golden plovers n
goudplevier Aziatische goudplevier
A migratory plover of the genus Pluvialis, having black underparts and a golden back in the breeding season, now regarded as the three species P. apricaria of Europe, P. fulva of the Pacific coasts, and P. dominica of North America.

golden ratio golden ratios n
gulden snede
(geometry) The irrational number (approximately 1.618), usually denoted by the Greek letter φ (phi), which is equal to the sum of its own reciprocal and 1, or, equivalently, is the square root of the sum of itself and 1.

golden rule golden rules n
gulden regel
(ethics) The principle that one should treat other people in the manner in which one would want to be treated by them.

golden shower golden showers n
Indische goudenregen trommelstokkenboom
The flowering plant Cassia fistula.

goldeneye /ˈɡəʊldənaɪ/ goldeneyes n
brilduiker
Any of several seaducks, of the genus Bucephala, having black and white plumage.

goldenrod /ˈɡoʊldənˌɹɑd/ goldenrods n
guldenroede
A golden-yellow colour, like that of the goldenrod plant.

goldfish /ˈɡoʊldfɪʃ/ goldfish goldfishes n
goudvis
A type of small fish, Carassius auratus, typically orange-colored.

goldsmith goldsmiths n
goudsmid
A person who makes, repairs or sells things out of gold, especially jewelry.

golf /ɡɑlf/ /ɡɒf/ /ɡɒlf/ /ɡɔlf/ n
golf
(sports) A ball game played by individuals competing against one another in which the object is to hit a ball into each of a series of (usually 18 or nine) holes in the minimum number of strokes.

golf /ɡɑlf/ /ɡɒf/ /ɡɒlf/ /ɡɔlf/ v
golfen
(intransitive) To play the game of golf.

golf ball golf balls n
golfbal
A small, usually white ball that is designed for use in the game of golf.

golf cart golf carts n
golfkar
a small four-wheeled motorized vehicle, used to travel around a golf course.

golf club golf clubs n
golfclub
In golf, the implement used to hit the golf ball.
A club or organization where golf is played.

golf course golf courses n
golfterrein golfbaan
(golf) The land where one plays golf, with tees, fairways, greens and flags in holes.

golfer /ˈɡɒlfə(ɹ)/ golfers n
golfer golfspeler golfster
Someone who plays golf.

gonad /ˈɡəʊ.næd/ gonads n
gonade
(anatomy) A sex organ that produces gametes; specifically, a testicle or ovary.

gonadal adj
gonadaal
Of or pertaining to the gonads

gondola /ˈɡɒn.də.lə/ gondolas gondole n
gondel
A small long, narrow boat with a high prow and stern, propelled with a single oar, especially in Venice.
The car or basket of a hot-air balloon, airship, zeppelin, etc.
kabelbaan gondellift zweefbaan
An enclosed car attached to a cable mechanically lifted up the side of a mountain; an enclosed ski lift; a cable car.

gondolier /ˌɡɑndəˈlɪɹ/ /ˌɡɒndəˈlɪə(ɹ)/ gondoliers n
gondelier
A boatperson who propels a gondola, especially in Venice.

gone /ɡɑn/ /ɡɒn/ /ɡɔn/ /ɡɔːn/ further gone furthest gone goner gonest adj
weg
Away, having left.
op
(slang) Entirely given up to; infatuated with; used with on.

gonfalon /-lən/ /ˈɡɑːn.fəˌlɑːn/ gonfalons n
gonfalon
A standard or ensign, consisting of a pole with a crosspiece from which a banner is suspended, especially as used in church processions, but also for civic and military display.

gong /ɡɑŋ/ /ɡɒŋ/ /ɡɔŋ/ gongs n
gong
(musical instruments) A percussion instrument consisting of a metal disk that emits a sonorous sound when struck with a soft hammer.

gonorrhea /ˌɡɑn.əˈɹi.ə/ /ˌɡɒn.əˈɹiː.ə/ gonorrheas n
gonorroe druiper
(American spelling) A sexually transmitted infection caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae, a species of bacteria (the gonococcus) that affects the mucous membrane of the genital and urinary tracts.

goo /ɡuː/ goos n
brij
(uncountable, informal) Any semi-solid or liquid substance; especially one that is sticky, gummy or slippery, unpleasant, and of vague or unknown composition, such as slime or semen.
stroperigheid
(figuratively) Excessive, showy sentimentality.

good /ɡʊ(d)/ /ɡʊd/ [ɡud] [ɡɪ̈d] [ɡʊd] [ɡʊ̈d] best better adj
goed
Acting in the interest of what is beneficial, ethical, or moral.
(of people or animals)
Competent or talented.
Useful for a particular purpose; functional.
Effective.
Pleasant; enjoyable.
Having a particularly pleasant taste.
Of food or other perishable products, still fit for use; not yet expired, stale, rotten, etc.
Beneficial; worthwhile.
Favourable.
Healthful.

good /ɡʊ(d)/ /ɡʊd/ [ɡud] [ɡɪ̈d] [ɡʊd] [ɡʊ̈d] interjection
goed
That is good; an elliptical exclamation of satisfaction or commendation.

good /ɡʊ(d)/ /ɡʊd/ [ɡud] [ɡɪ̈d] [ɡʊd] [ɡʊ̈d] goods n
goed goede
(uncountable) The forces or behaviours that are the enemy of evil. Usually consists of helping others and general benevolence.
goed
(countable) A result that is positive in the view of the speaker.
(countable, usually, in the plural) An item of merchandise.

good afternoon phraseologicalUnit
goedemiddag goedendag goedenamiddag goeiemiddag goeienamiddag
(rather formal in, _, US, Canada) A greeting or farewell said in the afternoon.

good day phraseologicalUnit
goeiedag goedendag
(dated, formal) A somewhat formal greeting generally used between sunrise and sunset.

good evening interjection
goedenavond
(generally formal in, _, US, Canada) Used as a greeting in the evening.

good job interjection
goed bezig goed gedaan goed zo
(idiomatic) Well done; congratulations!

good luck /ˌɡʊd ˈlʌk/ interjection
succes veel geluk!
Used to wish fortune to an individual or as encouragement.

good morning /ˌɡʊd ˈmɔɹnɪŋ/ /ˌɡʊd ˈmɔːnɪŋ/ interjection
goedemorgen goeiemorgen
Used as a greeting when meeting someone for the first time in the morning.

good news n
goed nieuws
Something or someone pleasant, fortunate, or otherwise positive.
goede nieuws
(Christianity) The message of Jesus concerning the salvation of the faithful (as elaborated in the Gospels)

good night phraseologicalUnit
goedenacht goeienacht trusten welterusten slaapwel
A farewell said in the evening or before going to sleep.

good offices n
invloed
The beneficial services and acts of a third party, particularly mediation between two parties in a dispute.

good riddance /ˌɡʊd ˈɹɪd(ə)ns/ /ˌɡʊd ˈɹɪdns/ interjection
liever kwijt dan rijk opgeruimd staat netjes
Used to indicate that a departure or loss is welcome.

good things come to those who wait proverb
geduld is een schone zaak
A patient seeker will be satisfied in due time.

good to go adj
in orde weer in orde
(informal, of a thing) Ready for use or normal operation, especially after repair or renewal.
(informal, of a person) Ready for some specific task or ready for normal activity, especially after preparation or recovery.

good weather n
mooi weer prachtweer

good wine needs no bush proverb
goede wijn behoeft geen krans
There is no need to boast or advertise about something of good quality.

good-for-nothing good-for-nothings n
nietsnut
A person of little worth or usefulness.

good-natured /ɡʊdˈneɪtʃəd/ more good-natured most good-natured adj
goedaardig zachtaardig
Having or showing an amicable, kindly disposition.

goodbye /ɡədˈbaɪ/ /ɡəˈbaɪ/ /ɡʊdˈbaɪ/ interjection
tot ziens dag doei houdoe aju ajuus
Farewell; a formula used to another person or persons when the speaker, writer, or person addressed is departing.

goodbye, cruel world /ɡʊdˈbaɪ {{!}} ˌkɹuːəl ˈwɜːld/ phraseologicalUnit
vaarwel, wrede wereld
An exclamation made before committing suicide, in speech, text, or in a suicide note.

goodness /ˈɡʊdnəs/ /ˈɡʊdnɪs/ goodnesses n
goedheid
(uncountable) The state or characteristic of being good.

goods /ɡʊdz/ n
waar goederen
(business, economics) That which is produced, then traded, bought or sold, then finally consumed.

goods train goods trains n
goederentrein
A train used for the transportation of goods.

goods wagon goods wagons n
goederenwagon
(UK) A railway wagon for carrying freight.

goodwill /ɡʊdˈwɪl/ goodwills n
goodwill
A favorably disposed attitude toward someone or something.
goedwil
(accounting) The value of a business entity not directly attributable to its tangible assets and liabilities. This value derives from factors such as consumer loyalty to the brand.
(business) A concept used to refer to the ability of an individual or business to exert influence within a community, club, market or another type of group, without having to resort to the use of an asset (such as money or property), either directly or by the creation of a lien.

gooey /ˈɡuː.i/ gooier gooiest adj
papperig slijmachtig
of or relating to goo
kleverig visceus zacht
soft, sticky and viscous

goof off /ˌɡuf ˈɑf/ /ˌɡuf ˈɔf/ /ˌɡuːf ˈɒf/ v
luilakken niets doen
(US, Australia, slang) To dawdle, lollygag; to waste time aimlessly or engage in idle activity or inactivity.

goofball /ˈɡufˌbɔl/ goofballs n
idioot sufferd
(informal, often, _, derogatory, sometimes, _, affectionate) A foolish or silly person or animal.
(informal, pharmaceutical drug) A pill or tablet containing a pharmaceutical which has hypnotic or intoxicating effects, especially a barbiturate.

google /ˈɡuː.ɡəl/ googles n
googelen
An Internet search, such as one performed on the Google search engine.

google /ˈɡuː.ɡəl/ v
googelen
To search for (something) on the Internet using the Google search engine.

googol /ˈɡu.ɡɑl/ /ˈɡu.ɡəl/ /ˈɡuː.ɡɒl/ /ˈɡuː.ɡəl/ googols numeral
googol
The number 10^{100}, or ten to the power of a hundred. Equivalent to ten duotrigintillion (short scale), or ten sexdecilliard (long scale). [from 1920.]

googolplex /ˈɡuɡɑl-/ /ˈɡuɡəlplɛks/ /ˈɡuːɡɒl-/ /ˈɡuːɡəlplɛks/ googolplexes numeral
googolplex
The number 10^{10^{100}} or 10^\text{googol}, ten to the power of a googol. [from 1920.]

gook /ɡuːk/ /ɡʊk/ gooks n
spleetoog
(slang, vulgar, derogatory, offensive, ethnic slur) A person of (South) East Asian descent; originally a native of the Philippines, but now especially:

goon squad goon squads n
knokploeg
(chiefly, US, informal, derogatory, idiomatic) A group of individuals serving as enforcers, bodyguards, assassins, and the like, especially persons hired for such a purpose and using violent, thuggish methods.

goose /ˈɡuːs/ geese n
gans
Any of various grazing waterfowl of the family Anatidae, which have feathers and webbed feet and are capable of flying, swimming, and walking on land, and which are bigger than ducks.

goose bump goose bumps n
kippenvel
(chiefly, in plural) Raised skin, usually caused by the involuntary erection of hairs on the neck or arms caused by cold, excitement, or fear.

goose is cooked phraseologicalUnit
de rapen zijn gaar het vet is van de soep
(idiomatic) All hope is gone; there is no possibility of success; the period of good fortune is over.

gooseberry /ˈɡusˌbɛɹi/ /ˈɡuːsb(ə)ɹi/ /ˈɡʊzb(ə)ɹi/ gooseberries n
kruisbes klapbes stekerbees
A fruit of species Ribes uva-crispa, related to the currant.

goosefoot /ˈɡuːsfʊt/ goosefoots n
ganzenvoet
Any of many flowering plants, of the subfamily Chenopodioideae, having small greenish flowers.

gooseherd gooseherds n
gansherder gansherderin ganzenherder ganzenherderin ganzenhoeder ganzenhoederin
A person who tends to geese.

gooseneck barnacle gooseneck barnacles n
eendenmossel
Any of the species Pollicipes pollicipes or its close relatives, filter-feeding crustaceans that live attached to hard surfaces of rocks and flotsam in the ocean intertidal zone, with a long and muscular stalk, which is edible and considered a delicacy in several Mediterranean countries.

gore /ɡo(ː)ɹ/ /ɡoə/ /ɡɔɹ/ /ɡɔː/ v
spiezen
(transitive, of an animal) To pierce with the horn.
(transitive, obsolete) To pierce with anything pointed, such as a spear.

gorge /ɡɔɹd͡ʒ/ /ɡɔːdʒ/ gorges n
strot
(archaic) The front aspect of the neck; the outside of the throat.
(archaic, literary) The inside of the throat; the esophagus, the gullet; (falconry, specifically) the crop or gizzard of a hawk.
kloof
(geography) A deep, narrow passage with steep, rocky sides, particularly one with a stream running through it; a ravine.

gorge /ɡɔɹd͡ʒ/ /ɡɔːdʒ/ v
schrokken
(intransitive, reflexive) To stuff the gorge or gullet with food; to eat greedily and in large quantities. [+ on (object)]

gorilla /ɡɒˈɹɪl.ə/ /ɡəˈɹɪl.ə/ gorillas n
gorilla
The largest of the apes, belonging to the genus Gorilla, native to the forests of central Africa and known for their trait of knuckle-walking.

gormless /ˈɡɔːmləs/ more gormless most gormless adj
naïef onhandig onnozel
(chiefly, UK, New Zealand, Australia , Ireland, of a person) Lacking intelligence, sense or understanding; foolish.

gorse /ɡɔɹs/ /ɡɔːs/ gorses n
gaspeldoorn
An evergreen shrub, of the genus Ulex, having thorns, spiny leaves, and yellow flowers.

gory /ˈɡɔɹ.i/ /ˈɡɔː.ɹi/ gorier goriest adj
bloederig bloedig
Covered with blood; very bloody.

gosh /ɡɑːʃ/ /ɡɒʃ/ interjection
gossie
(minced oath) A mild expression of surprise or enthusiasm.

goshawk /ˈɡɑshɑk/ /ˈɡɒshɔːk/ goshawks n
havik
Any of several birds of prey, principally in the genus Accipiter.

gosling /ɡɑzlɪŋ/ /ɡɒzlɪŋ/ goslings n
gansje ganzenjong
A young goose.
domme gans
An inexperienced and immature, or foolish and naive, young person.

gospel /ˈɡɑspəl/ /ˈɡɒspəl/ gospels n
evangelie
The first section of the Christian New Testament scripture, comprising the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, concerned with the birth, ministry, passion, and resurrection of Jesus.

gospel music gospel musics n
gospel gospelmuziek
(music genre) A type of Christian music genre that is a cornerstone of the Christian media that originated amongst African-Americans based on the folk music melodies with the addition of elements of spirituals and jazz.

gossamer /ˈɡɑ.sə.mɚ/ /ˈɡɒ.sə.mə/ gossamers n
flodder
ragfijn weefsel
A soft, sheer fabric.
delicaat
Anything delicate, light and flimsy.

gossip /ˈɡɑs.ɪp/ /ˈɡɒs.ɪp/ gossips n
achterklap roddel geroddel kletspraatje roddelaar roddelaarster
(uncountable) Idle talk about someone’s private or personal matters, especially someone not present.

gossip /ˈɡɑs.ɪp/ /ˈɡɒs.ɪp/ v
roddelen
(intransitive) To talk about someone else's private or personal business, especially in a manner that spreads the information.
kletsen babbelen zeveren zwetsen
(intransitive) To talk idly.

gossiper gossipers n
roddelaar roddelaarster
A person who gossips.

gotcha /ˈɡɑt͡ʃə/ /ˈɡɒt͡ʃə/ interjection
hebbes
I got you covered, I got your back (said by a speaker who has an advantage or responsibility over someone).

goth /ɡɑθ/ /ɡɒθ/ gother gothest adj
gothic
Relating to goth music or people.

goth /ɡɑθ/ /ɡɒθ/ goths n
gothic
(uncountable) A punk-derived subculture of people who predominantly dress in black, associated with mournful music and attitudes.
(uncountable, music) A style of punk rock influenced by glam rock; gothic rock.
(countable) A person who is part of the goth subculture.

gouda /ˈxaʊdə/ /ˈɡaʊdə/ /ˈɡuːdə/ goudas n
Goudse Goudse kaas
A type of semi-hard to hard cheese originating in Netherlands.

gouge /ɡaʊdʒ/ /ɡaʊd͡ʒ/ v
gutsen kerven
(transitive, intransitive) To dig or scoop (something) out with or as if with a gouge; in particular, to use a thumb to push or try to push the eye (of a person) out of its socket.

goulash /ˈɡuː.læʃ/ /ˈɡuː.lɑːʃ/ goulashes n
goulash goelasj
A stew of beef or veal and vegetables, flavoured with paprika.

gourd /ɡɔɹd/ /ɡɔːd/ /ɡʊəd/ /ɡʊɚd/ gourds n
kalebasfles
The dried and hardened shell of such fruit, made into a drinking vessel, bowl, spoon, or other objects designed for use or decoration.
kalebas
(obsolete) Any of the climbing or trailing plants from the family Cucurbitaceae, which includes watermelon, pumpkins, and cucumbers.
kop
(slang) A person's head.

gourmet /ɡʊɹˈmeɪ/ /ˈɡɔːmeɪ/ /ˈɡʊəmeɪ/ /ˈɡʊɹmeɪ/ adj
culinair voor fijnproevers

gourmet /ɡʊɹˈmeɪ/ /ˈɡɔːmeɪ/ /ˈɡʊəmeɪ/ /ˈɡʊɹmeɪ/ gourmets n
fijnproever fijnproefster gastronome gastronoom kenner van de keuken
A connoisseur in eating and drinking; someone who takes their food seriously.

gout /ɡaʊt/ [ɡʌut] gouts n
jicht
(rare) A disease of wheat and cornstalks, caused by insect larvae.

govern /ˈɡʌvən/ /ˈɡʌvɚn/ v
besturen regeren
(transitive) To make and administer the public policy and affairs of; to exercise sovereign authority in.
besturen regeren leiden
(intransitive) To exercise political authority; to run a government.
beheersen regelen
(transitive) To control the actions or behavior of; to keep under control; to restrain.
bepalen
(transitive) To exercise a deciding or determining influence on.

governable more governable most governable adj
regeerbaar
Capable of being governed or subjected to authority; amenable to law or rule

government /ˈɡɐvmɘnt/ /ˈɡɐvɘ(n)mɘnt/ /ˈɡəv(ə)mɛnt/ /ˈɡʌvə(n)mənt/ /ˈɡʌvɚ(n)mənt/ governments n
regering overheid
The body with the power to make and/or enforce laws to control a country, land area, people or organization.
rectie
(grammar, linguistics) The relationship between a word and its dependents.

government bond government bonds n
staatsobligatie
(finance, government) A bond issued by a national government, generally with a promise to pay periodic interest payments and to repay the face value on the maturity date.

governmental /ˌɡʌv(ə)nˈmɛnt(ə)l/ more governmental most governmental adj
gouvernementeel regering
Relating to a government

governor /ˈɡʌv(ə)nə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡʌvənə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡʌvənɚ/ /ˈɡʌvɚnɚ/ governess governors n
gouverneur
(politics) The chief executive officer of a first-level division of a country.
regelaar
A device which regulates or controls some action of a machine through automatic feedback.

governor general /ˈɡɐv(ɘ)nɘ ˌdʒenɹɘl/ /ˈɡʌv(ə)nə ˌdʒɛnɹəl/ /ˈɡʌvənɚ ˌdʒɛn(ə)ɹəl/ [ˈɡɐv(ɘ̃)nɜ ˌdʒẽnɹɯ] governors general n
gouverneur-generaal
(Canada, Australia, New Zealand) An official appointed by the reigning British monarch to govern a Commonwealth realm as the monarch's representative.
(politics) An official in a similar position in other countries.

governor-general governors-general n
gouverneur-generaal
(UK) An official appointed by the reigning British monarch to govern a Commonwealth realm as the monarch's representative.

gown /ɡaʊn/ gowns n
japon kleed
A woman's ordinary outer dress, such as a calico or silk gown.
toga
The official robe of certain professionals, clerics, and scholars, such as university students and officers, barristers, judges, etc.

goy /ɡɔɪ/ goyem goyim goys n
goj niet-Jood
(sometimes offensive) A non-Jew, a gentile.

grab /ɡɹæb/ v
grijpen
(intransitive) To make a sudden grasping or clutching motion (at something).

graben graben grabens n
slenk
(geology) An elongated block of the Earth's crust, bounded by faults, that has dropped relative to the surrounding area.

grace /ɡɹeɪs/ graces n
elegantie gratie
(uncountable) Elegant movement; balance or poise.
uitstel van betaling
(uncountable, finance) An allowance of time granted to a debtor during which he or she is free of at least part of his normal obligations towards the creditor.
genade
(uncountable, theology) Free and undeserved favour, especially of God; unmerited divine assistance given to humans for their regeneration or sanctification, or for resisting sin.

grace note /ˈɡɹeɪs nəʊt/ /ˈɡɹeɪs ˌnoʊt/ grace notes n
gunst nota voorslag
(music) A musical note, indicated on a score in smaller type with or without a slash through it, played to ornament the melody rather than as part of it. Its note value does not count as part of the total time value of the measure it appears in.

graceful /ˈɡɹeɪsfʊl/ more graceful most graceful adj
gracieus elegant
Having or showing grace in movement, shape, or proportion.

gradation /ɡɹəˈdeɪʃən/ /ˌɡɹeɪˈdeɪʃən/ gradations n
gradatie

grade /ɡɹeɪd/ grades n
cijfer punt
(chiefly, North America) Performance on a test or other evaluation(s), expressed by a number, letter, or other symbol; a score.
klasse
(North America, education) A level of primary and secondary education.

gradient /ˈɡɹeɪdiənt/ gradients n
richtingscoëfficiënt
A slope or incline.
verhang
(calculus, of a function) The ratio of the rates of change of a dependent variable and an independent variable, the slope of a curve's tangent.
gradiënt
(science) The rate at which a physical quantity increases or decreases relative to change in a given variable, especially distance.
(, calculus) A differential operator that maps each point of a scalar field to a vector pointed in the direction of the greatest rate of change of the scalar. Notation for a scalar field φ: ∇φ

gradual /ˈɡɹadjuəl/ /ˈɡɹadʒuəl/ /ˈɡɹadʒəl/ /ˈɡɹæd͡ʒuəl/ /ˈɡɹæd͡ʒəl/ /ˈɡɹɛdʒɘl/ /ˈɡɹɛdʒʉɘl/ more gradual most gradual adj
geleidelijk gestaag
Proceeding or advancing by small, slow, regular steps or degrees

gradually /ˈɡɹæd͡ʒuəli/ more gradually most gradually adv
langzamerhand geleidelijk allengs gaandeweg
In a gradual manner; making slow progress; slowly.

graduate /ˈɡɹædjueɪt/ /ˈɡɹædjuət/ /ˈɡɹæd͡ʒueɪt/ /ˈɡɹæd͡ʒuɪt/ graduates n
afgestudeerde
A person who is recognized by a university as having completed the requirements of a degree studied at the institution.
abituriënt
(US, Canada) A person who is recognized by a high school as having completed the requirements of a course of study at the school.

graduate /ˈɡɹædjueɪt/ /ˈɡɹædjuət/ /ˈɡɹæd͡ʒueɪt/ /ˈɡɹæd͡ʒuɪt/ v
afstuderen promoveren
(intransitive, ergative) To be recognized by a school or university as having completed the requirements of a degree studied at the institution.
promoveren
(transitive) To certify (a student) as having earned a degree
gradueren
(transitive) To mark (something) with degrees; to divide into regular steps or intervals, as the scale of a thermometer, a scheme of punishment or rewards, etc.
(Japanese entertainment) Of an idol: to exit a group; or of a virtual YouTuber, to leave a management agency; usually accompanied with "graduation ceremony" send-offs, increased focus on the leaving member, and the like.

graduation /ˌɡɹædjuˈeɪʃən/ /ˌɡɹæd͡ʒuˈeɪʃən/ graduations n
diploma-uitreiking
(sciences) A marking (e.g., on a container) indicating a measurement on a scale, usually one of many such markings.

graffiti /ɡɹəˈfiti/ /ɡɹəˈfiːti/ graffiti n
graffiti
(chiefly, uncountable) Drawings or words drawn on a surface in a public place, usually made without authorization.

graft /ɡɹæft/ /ɡɹɑːft/ grafts n
ent
(countable) A small shoot or scion of a tree inserted in another tree, the stock of which is to support and nourish it. The two unite and become one tree, but the graft determines the kind of fruit.
(countable) A branch or portion of a tree growing from such a shoot.
corruptie
(uncountable) Corruption in official life.
transplantaat
(surgery, countable) A portion of living tissue used in the operation of autoplasty.
branche métier specialiteit
(uncountable, slang) A criminal’s special branch of practice.
aandeel deel portie
(countable, slang) A cut of the take (money).
smeergeld
(uncountable, US, politics) A bribe, especially on an ongoing basis.
labeur
(uncountable, British, colloquial) Work; labor requiring effort.

graft /ɡɹæft/ /ɡɹɑːft/ v
enten
(transitive) To insert (a graft) in a branch or stem of another tree; to propagate by insertion in another stock; also, to insert a graft upon.
(transitive) To join (one thing) to another as if by grafting, so as to bring about a close union.
transplanteren
(transitive, surgery) To implant a portion of (living flesh or akin) in a lesion so as to form an organic union.

grafter grafters n
enter
One who inserts scions on other stocks, or propagates fruit by engrafting.

grain /ɡɹeɪn/ grains n
graan koren
(uncountable) The harvested seeds of various grass food crops eg: wheat, corn, barley.
graankorrel
(countable) A single seed of grass food crops.
graan
(countable, uncountable) The crops from which grain is harvested.
nerf
(uncountable) A linear texture of a material or surface.
korrel
(countable) A single particle of a substance.
(materials) A region within a material having a single crystal structure or direction.
grein
(countable) Any of various small units of mass originally notionally based on grain's weight, variously standardized at different places and times, including

gram /ɡɹæm/ grams n
gram
A unit of mass equal to one-thousandth of a kilogram. Symbol: g.

graminivorous /ɡɹæmɪˈnɪvəɹəs/ more graminivorous most graminivorous adj
graminivoor
(entomology) That eats grasses and seeds.

grammar /ˈɡɹæ.mə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡɹæ.mɚ/ grammars n
grammatica spraakkunst
A system of rules and principles for speaking and writing a language.
(uncountable, linguistics) The study of the internal structure of words (morphology) and the use of words in the construction of phrases and sentences (syntax).
(computing theory) A formal system specifying the syntax of a language.
spraakkunstboek grammatica spraakkunst
A book describing the rules of grammar of a language.

grammar Nazi /ˈɡɹæmə(ɹ) ˈnɑːtsi/ /ˈɡɹæmɚ ˈnætsi/ /ˈɡɹæmɚ ˈnɑːtsi/ grammar Nazis n
taalnazi
(slang, idiomatic, potentially, _, offensive, humorous, see usage note at Nazi) A person who habitually corrects or criticizes the incorrect language usage of others.

grammar school grammar schools n
gymnasium
(archaic) A school that teaches its pupils the grammar system of a European language, especially Latin and Greek.

grammarian /ɡɹəˈmɛəɹɪən/ grammarians n
grammaticus
A person who studies grammar.

grammatical /ɡɹəˈmætɪkəl/ more grammatical most grammatical adj
grammaticaal
Not breaching any constraints of the grammar, or morpho-syntax, of the relevant language.
Of or pertaining to grammar.

grammatical case grammatical cases n
naamval casus
(grammar) A mode of inflection of a word dependent on its use, especially the syntactic function in a phrase.

grammatical mood grammatical moods n
wijs
(grammar) A type of the relationship of a verb with reality and intent.

grammaticality /ˈɡɹə.mæt.ɪˌkæl.ɪ.ti/ grammaticalities n
grammaticaliteit
(linguistics) (of language) The state or attribute of obeying the rules of grammar; grammatical correctness.

gramps gramps n
bompa opa
(colloquial, humorous) Grandpa, grandfather.
opa
(by extension, derogatory) Old man.

grampus grampuses n
gramper grijze dolfijn
Risso's dolphin, Grampus griseus, with a blunt nose.

granary /ˈɡɹan(ə)ɹi/ /ˈɡɹeɪnəɹi/ /ˈɡɹænəɹi/ granaries granarys n
graanschuur spieker
(agriculture) A storage facility for grain or sometimes animal feed.
graanschuur
(figuratively) A fertile, grain-growing region.

grand /ɡɹænd/ grander grandest more grand most grand adj
grandieus
Having higher rank or more dignity, size, or importance than other persons or things of the same name.
groot groots
Great in size, and fine or imposing in appearance or impression; illustrious, dignified, magnificent.

grand duchess grand duchesses n
groothertogin
The wife or widow of a grand duke.
A daughter or granddaughter of a sovereign (czar or later emperor) of the Russian Empire or a pretender to the throne thereof.

grand duchy grand duchies n
groothertogdom
The territory owned, ruled, or reigned over by a grand duke or grand duchess; contrast grand dukedom.

grand duke grand dukes n
groothertog
Ruler or monarch of a grand duchy.
Son or grandson of a czar (emperor) of the Russian Empire. (A more literal translation of the Russian would be grand prince.)

grand piano grand pianos n
vleugel vleugelpiano
(musical instruments) A large piano in which the strings are strung horizontally in a heavy frame shaped like a harp

grand prince grand princes n
grootvorst
An unusual ruler's title, sometimes incorrectly rendered as grand duke, mainly used in Lithuania and some parts of Russia (Muscovy would ultimately unite most Russian principalities and rise to imperial rank) and the Holy Roman Empire.

grand prior grand priors n
grootprior

grandchild grandchildren n
kleinkind kindskind
A child of someone's child.

granddaddy granddaddies n
bompa opa
(informal) A grandfather.

granddaughter granddaughters n
kleindochter
The daughter of someone's child.

grandee /ɡɹænˈdiː/ grandees n
grande rijksgrote
A high-ranking nobleman in Spain or Portugal. [from 1590s]
kopstuk
(by extension) A person of high rank.

grandfather /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑðɚ/ /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑːðə(r)/ /ˈɡɹændˌfɑːðə/ [ˈɡɹ̠(ʷ)ẽˑə̯̃n(d)ˌfɑˑðɚ] grandfathers n
grootvader opa bompa
A father of someone's parent. [from 15th c.]
(computing) The archived older version of a file that immediately preceded the father file.
voorvader grootvader
(by extension) A male forefather.

grandfather-in-law grandfathers-in-law n
schoongrootvader
A grandfather of one's spouse.

grandfatherly more grandfatherly most grandfatherly adj
groodvaderlijk
In the manner of a grandfather.

grandiloquence grandiloquences n
bombast grootspraak hoogdravendheid
Lofty, pompous or bombastic speech or writing.

grandma /ˈɡɹænmɑː/ /ˈɡɹænmə/ grandmas n
oma
(informal) Grandmother.

grandmother /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðə(r)/ /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðɚ/ /ˈɡɹænˌmʌðə/ grandmothers n
grootmoeder oma
A mother of someone's parent.

grandmother-in-law grandmothers-in-law n
schoongrootmoeder
A grandmother of one's spouse.

grandnephew grandnephews n
achterneef oudoomzegger
A grandson of one's sibling; a son of one's nephew or niece. (Brother's grandson: fraternal grandnephew. Sister's grandson: sororal grandnephew.)

grandniece grandnieces n
achternicht oudtantezegger
A granddaughter of one's sibling; a daughter of one's nephew or niece. (Brother's granddaughter: fraternal grandniece. Sister's granddaughter: sororal grandniece.)

grandpa /ˈɡɹæm.pɑː/ /ˈɡɹæm.pə/ grandpas n
opa
(informal) grandfather

grandparent /ˈɡɹæn(d)pæɹənt/ /ˈɡɹæn(d)pɛəɹənt/ grandparents n
grootouder
the parent of someone's parent

grandson /ˈɡɹæn(d)sʌn/ grandsons n
kleinzoon
A son of one's child.

grandstand /ɡɹændˌstænd/ grandstands n
tribune
The seating area at a stadium or arena; the bleachers.
toeschouwers
The audience at a public event.

granite /ˈɡɹæ.naɪt/ /ˈɡɹæ.nɪt/ granites n
graniet
(rock) A group of igneous and plutonic rocks composed primarily of feldspar and quartz. Usually contains one or more dark minerals, which may be mica, pyroxene, or amphibole. Granite is quarried for building stone, road gravel, decorative stone, and tombstones. Common colors are gray, white, pink, and yellow-brown.

granivore granivores n
granivoor zaadeter
Any animal that eats seeds as the main part of its diet

granny /ˈɡɹæni/ grannies n
oma bomma opoe
(colloquial) A grandmother.
besje
(colloquial, derogatory) An elderly woman.

granola /ɡɹəˈnoʊlə/ granolas n
muesli crunchy
A breakfast and snack food consisting of loose, crispy pellets made of nuts, rolled oats, honey and other natural ingredients.

grant /ɡɹænt/ /ɡɹɑːnt/ /ɡɹɒnt/ v
verlenen
(ditransitive) To give (bestow upon or confer, particularly in answer to prayer or request)
verlenen toegeven
(transitive) To agree with (someone) on (something); to accept (something) for the sake of argument; to admit to (someone) that (something) is true.

grant-in-aid grants-in-aid n
toelage

granule /ˈɡɹæn.jul/ /ˈɡɹæn.juːl/ /ˈɡɹæn.jəl/ granules n
korrel
A tiny grain, a small particle.
(biology) A small structure in a cell.
(geology) A particle from 2 to 4 mm in diameter, following the Wentworth scale
(astronomy) a small mark in the photosphere of the sun caused by convection currents. See also Wikipedia:Granule (solar physics).

granulocyte /ˈɡɹænjəloʊˌsaɪt/ granulocytes n
granulocyt
(cytology, immunology) Any of various white blood cells that have granules in their cytoplasm.

granuloma granulomas granulomata n
granuloom
(pathology) an inflammatory nodule consisting of histiocytes (macrophages) attempting to wall off substances they perceive as foreign but are unable to eliminate, such as certain infectious organisms as well as other materials such as foreign objects, keratin and suture fragments.
(medicine, less specific) any small nodule

grape /ɡɹeɪp/ more grape most grape adj
druiven-
Containing grapes or having a grape flavor.
druivenkleurig
Of a dark purplish red colour.

grape /ɡɹeɪp/ grapes n
druif wijndruif
(countable) A small, round, smooth-skinned edible fruit, usually purple, red, or green, that grows in bunches on vines of genus Vitis.
(countable) Any of various fruits or plants with varying resemblances to those of genus Vitis but belonging to other genera; their edibility varies.

grape juice grape juices n
druivensap
The unfermented juice of squeezed grapes, used as a beverage.

grapefruit /ˈɡɹeɪpfɹut/ /ˈɡɹeɪpfɹuːt/ grapefruit grapefruits n
grapefruit
The tree of the species Citrus paradisi, a hybrid of Citrus maxima and sweet orange.
The large spherical tart fruit produced by this tree.

grapeseed oil grapeseed oils n
druivenpitolie
A light, relatively bland vegetable oil, extracted from the seeds of the grape; used for salad dressings etc.

grapevine grapevine grapevines n
wijnstok druivelaar wijnrank
The plant, a vine of genus Vitis, on which grapes grow.
tamtam geruchtenmolen
An informal person-to-person means of circulating information or gossip.

graph /ɡɹæf/ /ɡɹɑːf/ graphs n
grafiek
(mathematics) A set of points constituting a graphical representation of a real function; (formally) a set of tuples (x_1, x_2, \ldots, x_m, y)\in\R^{m+1}, where y=f(x_1, x_2, \ldots, x_m) for a given function f: \R^m\rightarrow\R. See also w:Graph of a function on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
graaf
(graph theory) A set of vertices (or nodes) connected together by edges; (formally) an ordered pair of sets (V,E), where the elements of V are called vertices or nodes and E is a set of pairs (called edges) of elements of V. See also w:Graph (discrete mathematics) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

graph theory graph theories n
grafentheorie
(uncountable, mathematics) The branch of mathematics dealing with the properties of graphs (networks of vertices and edges).

grapheme /ˈɡɹæf.iːm/ graphemes n
grafeem
(Unicode) A sequence of one or more code points that are processed and displayed as a single graphical unit of a writing system.

graphic /ˈɡɹæfɪk/ more graphic most graphic adj
grafisch
Drawn, pictorial.

graphical user interface graphical user interfaces n
grafische gebruikersinterface
(computing) A type of user interface which allows people to interact with a computer through a metaphor of direct manipulation of graphical images and widgets in addition to text.

graphics card graphics cards n
grafische kaart videokaart
(computing) A circuit board that generates and controls the visual display on a computer screen.

graphite /ˈɡɹæfaɪt/ graphites n
grafiet
An allotrope of carbon, consisting of planes of carbon atoms arranged in hexagonal arrays with the planes stacked loosely, that is used as a dry lubricant, in "lead" pencils, and as a moderator in some nuclear reactors.

grappa /ˈɡɹæpə/ /ˈɡɹɑpə/ grappas n
grappa
(uncountable) An Italian grape-based spirit of between 80 and 100 proof, made from the distillation of pomace.

grapple /ˈɡɹæpəl/ grapples n
worsteling
A close hand-to-hand struggle.
enterhaak
A tool with claws or hooks which is used to catch or hold something.
entering
The act of grappling. (uncountable)

grapple /ˈɡɹæpəl/ v
vastgrijpen grijpen
(transitive) To seize something and hold it firmly.
worstelen
(figuratively, with with) To ponder and intensely evaluate a problem; to struggle to deal with.

grappling hook /ˈɡɹæp(ə)lɪŋ ˌhʊk/ grappling hooks n
enterhaak
A type of hook attached to a line and designed to be thrown at a target (e.g. rigging of an enemy ship) for the purpose of catching hold of it.

grasp /ɡɹæps/ /ɡɹæsp/ /ɡɹɑːsp/ grasps n
grip
(sometimes, figurative) Grip.
begrip
Understanding.

grasp /ɡɹæps/ /ɡɹæsp/ /ɡɹɑːsp/ v
grijpen vastpakken
To grip; to take hold, particularly with the hand.
begrijpen snappen
To understand.
To take advantage of something, to seize, to jump at a chance.

grass /ɡɹæs/ /ɡɹɑːs/ [ɡɹ̠as] [ɡɹ̠eəs] [ɡɹ̠äːs] [ɡɹ̠æs] [ɡɹ̠ɐːs] [ɡɹ̠ɑːs] [ɡɹ̠ɛəs] grasses n
gras
(countable, uncountable) Any plant of the family Poaceae, characterized by leaves that arise from nodes in the stem and leaf bases that wrap around the stem, especially those grown as ground cover rather than for grain.
(uncountable) A lawn.
wiet gras
(uncountable, slang) Marijuana.

grass mud horse grass mud horses n
grasmodderpaard
One of the ten "mythical Baidu deities" invented by Chinese internet users for the purpose of circumventing censorship. Usually depicted as resembling an alpaca, and is supposedly living in the Mahler Gobi desert.

grass snake grass snakes n
ringslang
A nonvenomous snake of species Natrix natrix, native to Europe, with a yellow collar.

grass widow /ˈɡɹɑːs ˌwɪdəʊ/ grass widows n
groene weduwe onbestorven weduwe
A married woman whose spouse is away. [from 19th c.]

grass widowhood n
groen weduwschap
The state of being a grass widow.

grasshopper /ɡɹæsˌhɒpə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡɹæsˌhɑpəɹ/ /ˈɡɹɑːsˌhɒpə(ɹ)/ grasshoppers n
sprinkhaan
A mostly herbivorous insect of the order Orthoptera, noted for its ability to jump long distances and for the habit of some species communicating by stridulation; they are related to but distinct from crickets.

grasshopper warbler grasshopper warblers n
sprinkhaanzanger sprinkhaanrietzanger
Any of a number of species of small songbirds in the genera Locustella and Helopsaltes, especially Locustella naevia.

grassland grasslands n
grasland
An area dominated by grass or grasslike vegetation.

grassroots democracy n
basisdemocratie
The political processes which are driven by groups of ordinary citizens, as opposed to larger organizations or wealthy individuals with concentrated vested interests in particular policies.

grate /ɡɹeɪt/ grates n
rooster
A horizontal metal grill through which liquid, ash, or small objects can fall, while larger objects cannot.

grate /ɡɹeɪt/ v
wrijven
raspen malen
(transitive, cooking) To shred (things, usually foodstuffs), by rubbing across a grater.
irriteren op de zenuwen werken vervelen
(by extension, intransitive) To get on one's nerves; to irritate, annoy.

grateful /ˈɡɹeɪtfəl/ gratefuller gratefullest more grateful most grateful adj
dankbaar
Appreciative; thankful.
(obsolete, or, archaic) Pleasing, welcome.

gratefulness gratefulnesses n
dankbaarheid
The state of being grateful.

grater /ˈɡɹeɪtə/ /ˈɡɹeɪtɚ/ graters n
rasp
a tool with which one grates, especially foods such as cheese, to facilitate getting small particles or shreds off a solid lump

grating /ˈɡɹeɪtɪŋ/ [ˈɡɹeɪ̯ɾɪŋ] gratings n
rooster
A barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air.

gratitude /ˈɡɹætɪt(j)ud/ gratitudes n
dankbaarheid
The state of being grateful.

gratuitous /ɡɹəˈtjuː.ɪt.əs/ /ɡɹəˈtu.ɪt.əs/ more gratuitous most gratuitous adj
gratis kosteloos
Given freely; unearned.
gratuit ongegrond
Unjustified or unnecessary; not called for by the circumstances.

gratuitously /ɡɹəˈtju.ə.təs.li/ /ɡɹəˈtjuː.ɪ.təs.li/ /ɡɹəˈtu.ə.təs.li/ /ɡɹəˈtʃuː.ɪ.təs.li/ more gratuitously most gratuitously adv
vrijelijk
Freely; in the manner of a gift, without being earned.
ongegrond zomaar zonder reden
In a manner not demanded by the circumstances, without reason, justification, cause, or proof.

gratuity /ɡɹəˈtjuːətɪ/ /ɡɹəˈtuːətɪ/ gratuities n
fooi
An additional payment given freely as thanks for service.

grave /ɡrɑːv/ /ɡɹeɪv/ graves n
graf
An excavation in the earth as a place of burial.

grave accent grave accents n
accent grave
(countable) A diacritic mark ( ` ) used in many languages to distinguish the pronunciations of vowels.

gravedigger /ˈɡɹeɪv.ˌdɪɡ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡɹeɪv.ˌdɪɡ.əɹ/ gravediggers n
doodgraver grafdelver
A person employed to dig graves.
doodgraver
A necrophore, or burying beetle.

gravel /ˈɡɹævəl/ gravels n
grind
(uncountable) Small fragments of rock, used for laying on the beds of roads and railways, and as ballast.

gravel bike gravel bikes n
gravelbike gravelfiets

gravel cycling n
gravelen gravelfietsen gravelrijden

gravel road gravel roads n
grindweg
A road with a gravel surface, instead of asphalt, bitumen or concrete.

graven adj
gegraveerd

graverobber /ˈɡɹeɪvˌɹɑbɚ/ /ˈɡɹeɪvˌɹɒbə/ graverobbers n
grafrover
One who robs graves or tombs in order to sell the contents for profit.

graveyard /ˈɡɹeɪvˌjɑɹd/ graveyards n
begraafplaats kerkhof knekelveld
A tract of land in which the dead are buried.
kerkhof
(figuratively, by extension) A final storage place for collections of things that are no longer useful or useable.

gravid /ˈɡɹævɪd/ more gravid most gravid adj
drachtig zwanger
(of egglaying animals, now, chiefly, metaphorically) Pregnant.

gravitation /ˌɡɹævɪˈteɪʃən/ gravitations n
zwaartekracht gravitatie
(physics) The fundamental force of attraction that exists between all matter in the universe, caused by the curvature of spacetime caused by matter. It is the weakest of the four fundamental interaction, and possesses a gauge boson known as the graviton.

gravitational /ˌɡɹævɪˈteɪʃənəl/ adj
gravitationeel
Pertaining to, or caused by, gravity or gravitation.

gravitational field gravitational fields n
zwaartekrachtsveld gravitatieveld
(physics) the field produced by the gravitational force of mass

gravitational wave /ˌɡɹæ.vəˈteɪ.ʃə.nəl weɪv/ gravitational waves n
zwaartekrachtsgolf
(relativity) A fluctuation in spacetime caused by accelerating mass, which propagates as a wave at the speed of light.

graviton /ˈɡɹavɪtɒn/ gravitons n
graviton
(particle) A hypothetical gauge boson that regulates the gravitational force. It would have a spin of 2 and zero rest mass.

gravity /ˈɡɹævɪti/ gravities n
zwaartekracht gravitatie
(physics) The force at the Earth's surface, of the attraction by the Earth's masses, and the centrifugal pseudo-force caused by the Earth's rotation, resulting from gravitation.
(loosely, see usage notes) Gravitation, the universal force exercised by two bodies onto each other.

gravity well gravity wells n
zwaartekrachtput

gravy /ˈɡɹeɪvi/ gravies n
jus
(Southern US) A pale sauce prepared from a roux with meat fat; a type of béchamel sauce.

gravy boat gravy boats n
juskom sauskom
A dish with a handle and spout, used to serve gravy or other sauces.

gray /ɡɹeɪ/ grayer grayest more gray most gray adj
grijs
Of a gray hue.
Of an indistinct, disputed or uncertain quality.
grijs grauw
Dreary, gloomy.

gray /ɡɹeɪ/ grays n
grijs
An achromatic colour between black and white.

gray /ɡɹeɪ/ v
grijzen vergrijzen
To cause to become gray.
vergrijzen
(demography, slang) To turn progressively older, alluding to graying of hair through aging (used in context of the population of a geographic region)

gray fox gray foxes n
grijze vos
Urocyon cinereoargenteus, a carnivorous mammal of the family Canidae, ranging throughout most of the southern half of North America.

gray jay gray jays n
Canadese taigagaai
A mostly gray bird, Perisoreus canadensis, that inhabits coniferous forests of North America.

gray water gray waters n
grijswater
Water that is not clean enough to be potable, such as having been used for washing, but not contaminated with fecal matter or other source of dangerous bacteria or dangerous or noxious materials.

grayish /ˈɡɹeɪ.ɪʃ/ more grayish most grayish adj
grijsachtig
Somewhat gray.

graze /ɡɹeɪz/ v
grazen begrazen
(ambitransitive) To feed on; to eat (growing herbage); to eat grass from (a pasture)
hoeden
(transitive) To tend (cattle, etc.) while grazing.
schampen
(transitive) To rub or touch lightly the surface of (a thing) in passing.

grease /ɡɹis/ /ɡɹiz/ /ɡɹiːs/ greases n
vet smeer
Animal fat in a melted or soft state.
vet olie
(by extension) Any oily or fatty matter.

grease /ɡɹis/ /ɡɹiz/ /ɡɹiːs/ v
invetten smeren
(transitive) To put grease or fat on something, especially in order to lubricate.
omkopen smeren
(transitive, informal) To cause to go easily; to facilitate.

grease pit grease pits n
smeerkuil smeerput
A narrow pit or trench over which a vehicle can be driven and conveniently worked on from beneath.

great /ɡɹet/ /ɡɹiːt/ /ɡɹɛːt/ /ˈɡɹeɪt/ /ˈɡɹæɪt/ [ˈɡɹeːt] [ˈɡɹɛːt] greater greatest adj
heerlijk prachtig
(informal) Very good; excellent; wonderful; fantastic. [from 1848]
de Grote
Important, consequential.
groot
Doing or exemplifying (a characteristic or pursuit) on a large scale; active or enthusiastic.

great /ɡɹet/ /ɡɹiːt/ /ɡɹɛːt/ /ˈɡɹeɪt/ /ˈɡɹæɪt/ [ˈɡɹeːt] [ˈɡɹɛːt] interjection
fantastisch fijn
Expression of gladness and content about something.
sarcastic inversion thereof.

great antshrike great antshrikes n
grote mierklauwier
A passerine bird of the antbird family (Taraba major, syn. Thamnophilus major).

great ape great apes n
mensaap
Any member of the taxonomic family Hominidae, including Homo, and also many similar extinct species.

great auk great auks n
reuzenalk
A large extinct auk (†Pinguinus impennis).

great black-backed gull great black-backed gulls n
grote mantelmeeuw
A large European and American gull, Larus marinus.

great bustard great bustards n
grote trap
A bird of the species Otis tarda, native to Iberia, but found at least seasonally in many parts of Eurasia.

great cormorant great cormorants n
aalscholver
A seabird of the species Phalacrocorax carbo.

great crested grebe great crested grebes n
fuut
A freshwater bird of Europe and Asia, Podiceps cristatus.

great crested newt great crested newts n
grote watersalamander kamsalamander
A newt, Triturus cristatus, found in parts of Europe and Asia.

great egret great egrets n
zilverreiger
A large, white egret, Ardea alba, found around the world.

great green macaw great green macaws n
Buffons ara
An endangered parrot, Ara ambiguus, found in Central America.

great grey owl great grey owls n
laplanduil
Strix nebulosa, a very large owl.

great grey shrike great grey shrikes n
klapekster blauwe klauwier
Lanius excubitor, a species of shrike.

great horsetail great horsetails n
reuzenpaardenstaart
A plant in the taxonomic genus Equisetum (horsetails); Equisetum telmateia.

great knot great knots n
grote kanoet
Calidris tenuirostris, a species of wading bird.

great martyr great martyrs n
grootmartelaar grootmartelares
(Eastern Orthodoxy) A saint who was martyred after suffering great torture.

great minds think alike proverb
grote geesten denken gelijk
Used to emphasize a coincidence, or two people reaching the same conclusion in any manner at the same time.

great northern diver great northern divers n
ijsduiker
(UK, Ireland) A large member of the diver family, Gavia immer, commonly breeding in North America, where it is known as the as common loon.

great power great powers n
grootmacht grote mogendheid
(international relations) A state that has the ability to exert its influence on a global scale.

great primer n
tekst

great reed warbler great reed warblers n
grote karekiet
Acrocephalus arundinaceus, an Old World warbler.

great seal great seals n
Großsiegel grootzegel
The main seal of a nation or state that symbolizes its authority, and with which official documents are stamped.

great skua great skuas n
grote jager
A large seabird, Stercorarius skua.

great snipe great snipes n
poelsnip
A medium-small wading bird (Gallinago media).

great spotted woodpecker /ˈɡɹeɪt ˈspɒtəd ˈwʊdpɛkeɹ/ great spotted woodpeckers n
grote bonte specht
A species of woodpecker, Dendrocopos major.

great tit /ˈɡɹeɪt tɪt/ great tits n
koolmees
A bird in the Paridae family, Parus major.

great white shark great white sharks n
grote witte haai mensenhaai
A large shark, Carcharodon carcharias, of coastal surface waters in all major oceans that feeds on fish and marine mammals.

great-aunt great-aunts n
oudtante
An aunt of one's parent (i.e. a sister or sister-in-law of one's grandparent).

great-grandchild great-grandchildren n
achterkleinkind
The child (son or daughter) of one's grandchild.

great-granddaughter great-granddaughters n
achterkleindochter
The daughter of someone's grandchild.

great-grandfather great-grandfathers n
overgrootvader
The father of one's grandparent.

great-grandfather-in-law great-grandfathers-in-law n
overgrootvader-in-law
A great-grandfather of one's spouse.

great-grandmother great-grandmothers n
overgrootmoeder
The mother of one's grandparent.

great-grandparent great-grandparents n
overgrootouder
A parent of a grandparent; a grandparent of a parent.

great-great-grandfather great-great-grandfathers n
betovergrootvader
The father of someone's great-grandparent.

great-uncle great-uncles n
oudoom
An uncle of one's parent (i.e. a brother or brother-in-law of one's grandparent).

greater adjutant greater adjutants n
Indische maraboe
A bird (Leptoptilos dubius) of the stork family native to India and Southeast Asia

greater argentine greater argentines n
grote zilvervis
A northern Atlantic fish, herring-smelt (Argentina silus, syn. Salmo silus)

greater flamingo greater flamingoes greater flamingos n
gewone flamingo

greater rhea greater rheas n
nandoe
Rhea americana, a species of flightless bird native to eastern South America.

greater scaup greater scaups n
topper toppereend
A scaup of the species Aythya marila, a bluebill.

greater short-toed lark greater short-toed larks n
kortteenleeuwerik
Calandrella brachydactyla, a small passerine bird.

greater spotted eagle greater spotted eagles n
bastaardarend
Clanga clanga, a medium-sized migratory raptor native to Asia, north-eastern Africa and eastern Europe.

greater white-fronted goose greater white-fronted geese n
kolgans
Anser albifrons

greater yellowlegs greater yellowlegs n
grote geelpootruiter
A shorebird of North America characterized by its yellow legs, Tringa melanoleuca.

greatest common divisor greatest common divisors n
grootste gemene deler
(arithmetic, number theory) The largest positive integer (respectively polynomial, element of a given ring) that is a divisor of each of a given set of integers (respectively polynomials, elements of a given ring).

greatness /ˈɡɹeɪtnəs/ greatnesses n
grootheid grootte
The state, condition, or quality of being great

greaves /ɡɹivz/ n
kaantjes
The unmeltable residue left after animal fat has been rendered.

grebe /ɡɹiːb/ grebes n
fuut
Any of several waterbirds in the cosmopolitan family Podicipedidae. They have strong, sharp bills, and lobate toes.

greed /ɡɹid/ greeds n
gulzigheid hebzucht hebgier hebgierigheid schraapzucht
A selfish or excessive desire for more than is needed or deserved, especially of money, wealth, food, or other possessions.

greedflation n
graaiflatie
(economics, neologism) Price gouging by corporations during an inflationary period, especially when the underlying cost of production has not risen accordingly; price increases ostensibly inflated solely by underlying fundamental factors but really in excess of that level.

greedy /ˈɡɹiːdi/ greedier greediest adj
hebzuchtig
Having greed; consumed by selfish desires.

green /ɡɹin/ /ɡɹiːn/ greener greenest adj
groen
(figurative, of people) Sickly, unwell.
Unripe, said of certain fruits that change color when they ripen.
(particle physics) Having a color charge of green.
een groentje onervaren groen
(figurative) Inexperienced.
groen groene
(figurative) Environmentally friendly.

green /ɡɹin/ /ɡɹiːn/ greens n
groen
The colour of grass and leaves; a primary additive colour midway between yellow and cyan which is evoked by light between roughly roughly 495–570 nm.
groene jongen groen
(politics, sometimes capitalised) A member of a green party; an environmentalist.

green /ɡɹin/ /ɡɹiːn/ v
vergroenen
(transitive) To make (something) green, to turn (something) green.

green alder green alders n
bergels groene els
A tree in the genus Alnus; Alnus viridis.

green alga green algae n
groenwier
Any of very many plant organisms, of the phyla Chlorophyta and Charophyta, that grow in damp places; a chlorophyte

green belt /ˈɡrin ˌbɛlt/ /ˈɡriːn bɛlt/ green belts n
groene gordel
(chiefly, Britain) An area of agricultural land around an urban area that is protected from large-scale building.

green bottle fly green bottle flies n
groene vleesvlieg
(entomology) Any of the flies in the genus Lucilia (alias Phaenicia).

green card green cards n
green card
(US) A US work permit, officially known as United States Permanent Resident Card.

green energy green energies n
groene stroom
Non-polluting source of energy.

green heron green herons n
groene reiger
A small species of heron, Butorides virescens, of North America (sometimes considered a subspecies of the striated heron, Butorides striata).

green jersey green jerseys n
groene trui
(cycle racing) The green-colored shirt worn by the leader of a subsidiary competition in a race. In the Tour de France it is worn by the leader of the points competition.

green light green lights n
groen licht
A traffic light in its green state (indicating that vehicles may proceed).
groen licht het OK krijgen
(idiomatic) Approval, or permission to proceed.

green party green parties n
milieupartij
(politics) A political party whose principal concern is the protection of the environment.

green pepper green peppers n
groene peper
A green variety of dried peppercorn, made from the unripe berries by treating them in a manner that retains the green colour.

green roof green roofs n
groen dak
A roof of a house or other building which is covered with soil and grass, plants, trees, or other landscaping materials.

green sandpiper green sandpipers n
witgat
Tringa ochropus, a small wading bird.

green sea turtle green sea turtles n
groene zeeschildpad soepschildpad
Any of species Chelonia mydas of large sea turtles, the only species of the genus Chelonia.

green tea green teas n
groene thee
Leaves of the tea plant which are treated with steam or roasted to denature the enzymes that cause the leaves to darken and change taste. (Without this step they would become oolong tea or black tea).
A beverage brewed from green tea leaves.

green thumb green thumbs n
groene vingers
(US, idiomatic) A natural skill for gardening.
(US) A person with this skill.

green warbler green warblers n
groene fitis
Phylloscopus nitidus, a leaf warbler found in the Caucasus Mountains in south central Europe.

green with envy adj
groen van afgunst groen van jaloezie
(idiomatic) Consumed by envy; envious to the point where it is noticeable to others.

green woodpecker /ɡɹinˈwʊdpɛkə(ɹ)/ green woodpeckers n
groene specht
Any of species Picus viridis of European woodpeckers.

green-backed firecrown green-backed firecrowns n
vuurkroonkolibrie
A South American hummingbird, Sephanoides sephaniodes.

green-veined white green-veined whites n
klein geaderd witje
A white butterfly with prominent green veins, Pieris napi, of the family Pieridae

greenfinch greenfinches n
groenling
the European greenfinch, a common Old World finch, Carduelis chloris, now Chloris chloris, that is mainly green with yellow in the wings and tail.

greengrocer /ˈɡɹinˌɡɹəʊs.ə(ɹ)/ greengrocers n
groenteboer
(chiefly, British, AU, NZ, Irish) A person who sells fresh vegetables and fruit, normally from a relatively small shop.

greenhorn greenhorns n
melkmuil vlasbaard
(chiefly, US) An inexperienced person; a novice, beginner or newcomer.

greenhouse /ˈɡɹiːnˌhaʊs/ greenhouses n
kas broeikas serre
A building used to grow plants, particularly one with large glass windows or plastic sheeting to trap heat from sunlight even in intemperate seasons or climates.

greenhouse effect greenhouse effects n
broeikaseffect
The process by which a planet is heated by solar radiation which is retained by its atmosphere.

greenhouse gas greenhouse gases n
broeikasgas
Any gas, such as carbon dioxide, methane, or CFCs, that contributes to the greenhouse effect when released into the atmosphere.

greenish /ˈɡɹiːnɪʃ/ more greenish most greenish adj
groenachtig
Somewhat green in color.

greenish warbler greenish warblers n
grauwe fitis
Phylloscopus trochiloides, a widespread leaf warbler with a breeding range in northeastern Europe and temperate to subtropical continental Asia.

greenkeeper greenkeepers n
greenkeeper
(golf) An employee responsible for the maintenance of a golf course.

greens /ɡɹiːnz/ n
groenten
Leaves and leaf-like parts of edible plants when eaten as vegetables or in salads.
bladgroente groenten
Green vegetables; edible plants or plant parts that contain chlorophyll.

greenstick fracture greenstick fractures n
groenhoutbreuk vouwfractuur zoethoutbreuk
An incomplete fracture of a long bone in which one side of a bone is broken while the other is bent

greet /ɡɹiːt/ v
begroeten ontvangen
(transitive) To arrive at or reach, or meet.
(transitive) To accost; to address.
groeten tegemoet komen
(intransitive, archaic) To meet and give salutations.

greeting /ˈɡɹiːtɪŋ/ greetings n
groet begroeting
A conventional phrase used to start a letter or conversation or otherwise to acknowledge a person's arrival or presence.

greetings /ˈɡɹiːtɪŋz/ interjection
gegroet saluut
(sometimes, formal, sometimes, humorous) Hello.

gregarious /ɡɹɪˈɡɛə.ɹɪ.əs/ /ɡɹɪˈɡɛɹ.i.əs/ more gregarious most gregarious adj
gezellig gregarieus sociaal uitgaand
(of a person) Describing one who enjoys being in crowds and socializing.
in kudde levend kudde
(zoology) Of animals that travel in herds or packs.

grenade /ɡɹəˈneɪd/ grenades n
granaat
A small explosive device, designed to be thrown by hand or launched using a rifle, grenade launcher, or rocket.

grenade launcher grenade launchers n
granaatwerper
A weapon that shoots grenades from a device.

grep /ɡɹɛp/ v
greppen
(computing) To use a program such as grep to search in a file.
greppen zoeken
(by extension) To search anything (perhaps a paper document by eye).

grevillea grevilleas n
zilvereik
Any of many Australian shrubs and trees of the genus Grevillea.

grey crested tit grey crested tits n
grijskuifmees
Lophophanes dichrous, a small bird of the tit family Paridae

grey crowned crane grey crowned cranes n
grijze kroonkraanvogel
Balearica regulorum, a bird of the crane (Gruidae) family

grey heron /ɡɹeɪ ˈhɛɹ.ən/ grey herons n
blauwe reiger
Ardea cinerea, an Old World wading bird of the heron family.

grey partridge grey partridges n
patrijs veldhoen
A game bird in the pheasant family, Perdix perdix.

grey wagtail grey wagtails n
grote gele kwikstaart
A small passerine bird in the family Motacillidae (Motacilla cinerea).

grey wolf grey wolves n
wolf
A large canid, Canis lupus, once found throughout forested areas of northern Europe, Asia and America; it shares a common ancestry with the domestic dog.

grey-backed fiscal grey-backed fiscals n
grijsrugklapekster
Lanius excubitoroides, a species of bird in the family Laniidae.

grey-haired adj
grijsharig
Having grey hair.

grey-headed woodpecker grey-headed woodpeckers n
grijskopspecht
Picus canus, a Eurasian member of the woodpecker family, greyer than other similar Eurasian woodpeckers.

grey-necked bunting grey-necked buntings n
steenortolaan
Emberiza buchanani, a passerine bird in the bunting family Emberizidae.

grey-tailed tattler grey-tailed tattlers n
siberische grijze ruiter
A species of shorebird, Tringa brevipes, of east Asia, Australasia, and Beringia.

greyhound /ˈɡɹeɪhaʊnd/ greyhounds n
windhond
A lean breed of dog used in hunting and racing.

greylag goose /ˌɡɹeɪlæɡ ˈɡuːs/ greylag geese n
grauwe gans
Anser anser, a goose found across much of the Palearctic.

grid /ɡɹɪd/ grids n
raster
A rectangular array of squares or rectangles of equal size, such as in a crossword puzzle.
elektriciteitsnet net
A system for delivery of electricity, consisting of various substations, transformers and generators, connected by wire.
netwerk
(computing) A system or structure of distributed computers working mostly on a peer-to-peer basis, used mainly to solve single and complex scientific or technical problems or to process data at high speeds (as in clusters).
coördinatienet coördinatiestelsel raster
(cartography) A method of marking off maps into areas.
stuurrooster
(electronics) The third (or higher) electrode of a vacuum tube (triode or higher).

griddle /ˈɡɹɪdəl/ griddles n
bakplaat
A stone or metal flat plate or surface on which food is fried or baked.

gridiron /ˈɡɹɪdaɪən/ gridirons n
grillrooster
An iron rack or grate used for broiling meat and fish over coals. [from 14th c.]

gridlock /ˈɡɹɪdˌlɑk/ /ˈɡɹɪdˌlɒk/ gridlocks n
verkeerschaos verkeersinfarct
A condition of total, interlocking traffic congestion on the streets or highways of a crowded city, in which no one can move because everyone is in someone else's way.
opstopping verkeersopstopping
On a smaller scale: the situation in which cars enter a signal-controlled intersection too late during the green light cycle, and are unable to clear the intersection (due to congestion in the next block) when the light turns red, thus blocking the cross traffic when it's their turn to go. Repeated at enough intersections, this phenomenon can lead to citywide gridlock.
impasse patstelling
(figuratively, by extension) any paralysis of a complex system due to severe congestion, conflict, or deadlock.

grief /ɡɹiːf/ griefs grieves n
verdriet rouw smart leedwezen
Emotional pain, generally arising from misfortune, significant personal loss, bereavement, misconduct of oneself or others, etc.; sorrow; sadness. [from early 14th c.]

grieve /ɡɹiːv/ v
bedroeven betreuren
(transitive) To feel very sad about; to mourn; to sorrow for.
treuren
(intransitive) To experience grief.

grievous /ɡɹiː.viː.əs/ /ɡɹiː.vəs/ more grievous most grievous adj
pijnlijk
Causing grief, pain, or sorrow.

griffin /ɡɹɪfɪn/ griffins n
griffioen
A mythical beast having the body of a lion and the wings and head of an eagle.

griffon vulture /ˈɡɹɪfən ˈvʌlt͡ʃəɹ/ griffon vultures n
vale gier
A large Old World vulture, Gyps fulvus, native to mountainous areas from Iberia to Burma.

grill /ɡɹɪl/ grills grillz n
grill barbecue
(US) A cooking device comprising a source of radiative and convective heat and a means of holding food above it; a barbecue.
raster grill rooster
A grillroom; a restaurant serving grilled food.

grim /ɡɹɪm/ grimmer grimmest adj
grimmig
Dismal and gloomy, cold and forbidding.

grimace /ɡɹɪ.ˈmeɪs/ /ˈɡɹɪm.əs/ grimaces n
grimas
A contorted facial expression, often expressing contempt or pain.

grimalkin /ɡɹɪˈmæl.kɪn/ /ɡɹɪˈmɔːl.kɪn/ grimalkins n
feeks
(archaic) A bad-tempered old woman; a crone.

grime /ɡɹaɪm/ n
afval viezigheid
Dirt, grease, soot, etc. that is ingrained and difficult to remove.

grimoire /ˈɡɹɪmwɑː/ /ˈɡɹɪmˌwɑːɹ/ grimoires n
toverboek
(occult) A book of instructions in the use of alchemy or magic, especially one containing spells for summoning demons.

grimy /ˈɡɹaɪmi/ grimier grimiest adj
grijmig roetig
Stained or covered with grime.

grin /ɡɹɪn/ grins n
grijns
A smile in which the lips are parted to reveal the teeth.

grin /ɡɹɪn/ v
grijnzen
(intransitive) To smile, parting the lips so as to show the teeth.

grind /ˈɡɹaɪnd/ grinds n
karwei
A tedious and laborious task.

grind /ˈɡɹaɪnd/ v
malen vermalen verpulveren
(transitive) To reduce to smaller pieces by crushing with lateral motion.
schuren
(metalworking) To remove material by rubbing with an abrasive surface.
(slang) To dance in a sexually suggestive way with both partners in very close proximity, often pressed against each other.

grindstone /ˈɡɹaɪn(d)ˌstoʊn/ /ˈɡɹaɪn(d)ˌstəʊn/ /ˈɡɹɪnˌstoʊn/ grindstones n
slijpsteen
An abrasive wheel for sharpening, polishing or grinding.

grip /ɡɹɪp/ grips n
begrip greep grip
A hold or way of holding, particularly with the hand.
handvat
A handle or other place to grip.

grip /ɡɹɪp/ v
grijpen
(transitive) To take hold of, particularly with the hand.

gripe /ɡɹaɪp/ gripes n
klacht
A complaint, often a petty or trivial one.

grisly /ˈɡɹɪzli/ grislier grisliest adj
afgrijselijk griezelig
Horrifyingly repellent; gruesome, terrifying.

gristle /ˈɡɹɪsəl/ gristles n
kraakbeen
Cartilage; now especially: cartilage present, as a tough substance, in meat.

grit /ɡɹɪt/ n
gruis
A collection of hard small materials, such as dirt, ground stone, debris from sandblasting or other such grinding, or swarf from metalworking.
grutten
(usually, in the plural) Husked but unground oats.
lef
Strength of mind; great courage or fearlessness; fortitude.

grit /ɡɹɪt/ v
knarsen
Apparently only in grit one's teeth: to clench, particularly in reaction to pain or anger.

grit one's teeth v
knarsetanden
To clench one's teeth together tightly because of pain, anger, frustration, or self-assurance.
door de zure appel heen bijten
(idiom) To face up to a difficult or disagreeable situation and deal with it.

gritter gritters n
strooiwagen
A vehicle that applies grit to icy roads to improve traction.

grizzle /ˈɡɹɪzəl/ v
vergrijzen
To make or become grey, as with age.

grizzly bear grizzly bears n
grizzlybeer
A large North American subspecies, Ursus arctos horribilis, of the brown bear.

groan /ɡɹoʊn/ /ɡɹəʊn/ groans n
kreun zucht

groan /ɡɹoʊn/ /ɡɹəʊn/ v
zuchten
To make a groan.

groat /ɡɹoʊt/ /ɡɹɔːt/ /ɡɹəʊt/ groats n
gort
(chiefly, in the plural) Hulled grain, chiefly hulled oats.

grocer /ˈɡɹoʊ.səɹ/ /ˈɡɹoʊ.ʃəɹ/ /ˈɡɹəʊ.sə/ grocers n
kruidenier kruidenierster
A person who retails groceries (foodstuffs and household items) from a grocery.

groceries /ˈɡɹoʊs(ə)ɹiz/ /ˈɡɹoʊʃ(ə)ɹiz/ /ˈɡɹəʊs(ə)ɹiz/ /ˈɡɹəʊs(ə)ɹɪz/ n
boodschappen
The commodities sold by a grocer or in a grocery store.

grocery /ˈɡɹoʊs(ə)ɹi/ /ˈɡɹoʊʃ(ə)ɹi/ /ˈɡɹəʊs(ə)ɹi/ groceries n
kruidenier
A shop or store that sells groceries; a grocery store.

groggy /ˈɡɹɑ.ɡi/ /ˈɡɹɒ.ɡi/ groggier groggiest adj
suf
Slowed or weakened, as by drink, sleepiness, etc.

groin /ɡɹɔɪn/ groins n
lies
The crease or depression of the human body at the junction of the trunk and the thigh, together with the surrounding region.

groin vault groin vaults n
kruisgewelf kruisgraatgewelf
(architecture) A vault resulting from the intersection of two barrel-vaults crossing in a right angle. Its thrusts are concentrated along the groins or arrises and eventually at the four corners

grommet /ˈɡɹɑ.mɪt/ /ˈɡɹɒm.ɪt/ /ˈɡɹʌm.ɪt/ grommets n
kabelwartel
A reinforced eyelet, or a small metal or plastic ring used to reinforce an eyelet.

groove /ɡɹuv/ /ɡɹuːv/ grooves n
inkerving
A long, narrow channel or depression; e.g., such a slot cut into a hard material to provide a location for an engineering component, a tyre groove, or a geological channel or depression.
routine
A fixed routine.
groove
(music) A pronounced, enjoyable rhythm.
schacht
(mining) A shaft or excavation.

grope /ɡɹoʊp/ /ɡɹəʊp/ v
tasten
(obsolete) To feel with or use the hands; to handle.
tasten betasten
To search or attempt to find something in the dark, or, as a blind person, by feeling; to move about hesitatingly, as in darkness or obscurity; to feel one's way, as with the hands, when one can not see.
betasten
To touch (another person) closely and (especially) sexually.

groschen groschen groschens n
groot
(numismatics) Any of several obsolete European silver coins.

gross /ɡɹos/ /ɡɹoʊs/ /ɡɹɔs/ /ɡɹəʊs/ grosser grossest more gross most gross adj
bruto
(of an amount) Excluding any deductions; including all associated amounts.
walgelijk
(informal, North America, AU) Causing disgust.

gross /ɡɹos/ /ɡɹoʊs/ /ɡɹɔs/ /ɡɹəʊs/ gross grosses n
gros
Twelve dozen = 144.
bruto
The total nominal earnings or amount, before taxes, expenses, exceptions or similar are deducted. That which remains after all deductions is called net.

gross domestic product gross domestic products n
bbp bruto binnenlands product
(economics) A measure of the economic production of a particular territory in financial capital terms over a specific time period.

gross income gross incomes n
brutoloon
Income generated before deducting expenses, taxes, insurance, etc.

gross national product gross national products n
bruto nationaal product
(economics) The total market value of all the goods and services produced by a nation (citizens of a country, whether living at home or abroad) during a specified period.

grotesque /ɡɹoʊˈtɛsk/ /ɡɹəʊˈtɛsk/ grotesquer grotesquest adj
grotesk
Distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal, especially in a hideous way.

grotto /ˈɡɹɑ.toʊ/ /ˈɡɹɒt.əʊ/ grottoes grottos n
grot
A small cave.
A local organization of cavers that typically organizes trips to caves and provides information and training for caving; a caving club.

grouch /ɡɹaʊt͡ʃ/ grouches n
brombeer mopperkont
One who is grumpy or irritable. [from the early 20th c]

grouchy /ˈɡɹaʊt͡ʃi/ grouchier grouchiest adj
knorrig kwaad prikkelbaar
(originally, student slang) Irritable; easily upset; angry; tending to complain. [From 1895]

ground /ɡɹaʊnd/ grounds n
bodem grond
The surface of the Earth, as opposed to the sky or water or underground.
aarde grond
Soil, earth.
bodem
(countable) The bottom of a body of water.
ondergrond
Basis, foundation, groundwork, legwork.
achtergrond
Background, context, framework, surroundings.
aarding neuter
(electricity, Canadian, and, US) An electrical conductor connected to the earth, or a large conductor whose electrical potential is taken as zero (such as a steel chassis).

ground /ɡɹaʊnd/ v
een vliegverbod opleggen
(transitive) To forbid (an aircraft or pilot) to fly.
huisarrest geven
To found; to fix or set, as on a foundation, reason, or principle; to furnish a ground for; to fix firmly.

ground beef ground beefs n
rundergehakt
(North America) Beef that has been finely chopped; minced beef.

ground cover ground covers n
bodembedekker
Something, particularly plants, which overlays an area of land. May refer to plants specifically grown to prevent erosion of an area.

ground elder ground elders n
zevenblad
A perennial plant in the carrot family Apiaceae, native to Eurasia; Aegopodium podagraria.

ground floor ground floors n
begane grond benedenverdieping gelijkvloerse verdieping
The floor of a building closest to ground level.

ground forces n
landmacht
(military) The military units operating on the ground, including tanks, soldiers, artillery, etc.

ground ivy ground ivies n
hondsdraf aardveil
Glechoma hederacea, an aromatic, perennial, evergreen creeper of the mint family Lamiaceae.

ground rent ground rents n
retributie solarium
(legal, real estate) Rent paid under a ground lease, usually long-term or in perpetuity, for a surface right or estate in land where the landowner (surface owner) and the owner of improvements (ground lessor) are separate; the improvements are effectively security for the payment of the rent.

ground spider ground spiders n
bodemjachtspin
Any of very many spiders, of the family Gnaphosidae, that hunt their prey instead of building a web to catch them.

ground zero /-ˈzi(ˌ)ɹoʊ/ /ˌɡɹaʊnd ˈzɪəɹəʊ/ /ˌɡɹaʊnd ˈzɪɚ(ˌ)oʊ/ ground zeroes n
maalde nul
Originally, the point on the land or water surface below which a nuclear bomb detonates in the air; now also the point on such a surface at or above the detonation.

ground-ivy ground-ivies n
hondsdraf
Glechoma hederacea, an aromatic, perennial, evergreen creeper of the mint family Lamiaceae

groundbreaking /ˈɡɹaʊndbɹeɪkɪŋ/ more groundbreaking most groundbreaking adj
baanbrekend grensverleggend
Innovative; new, different; doing something that has never been done before.

groundpecker groundpeckers n
holengaai
A species of bird in the tit family Paridae, Pseudopodoces humilis.

grounds /ɡɹaʊndz/ grounds n
omgeving terrein
The collective land areas that compose a larger area.

groundwater groundwaters n
grondwater
Water that exists beneath the earth's surface in underground streams and aquifers.

groundwork groundworks n
grondslag
The foundation; the basic or fundamental parts that support or allow for the rest.

group /ɡɹuːp/ groups n
groep verzameling
A number of things or persons being in some relation to one another.
(sports) A set of teams playing each other in the same division, while not during the same period playing any teams that belong to other sets in the division.

group /ɡɹuːp/ v
groeperen
(transitive) To put together to form a group.

group sex n
groepsseks
The practice of having sex with multiple partners at the same time.

grouping /ˈɡɹuːpɪŋ/ groupings n
groepering
(countable) A collection of things or people united as a group.

grouse /ɡræus/ /ɡræɔs/ /ɡɹaʊs/ grouse grouses n
auerhoen
(countable) Any of various game birds of the subfamily Tetraoninae which inhabit temperate and subarctic regions of the Northern Hemisphere; specifically, the red grouse (Lagopus lagopus scotica) native to heather moorland on the British Isles. [from 1530s]

grout /ɡɹaʊt/ /ɡɹʌut/ grouts n
voegmortel voegspecie
A thin mortar used to fill the gaps between tiles and cavities in masonry.
grout
(archaic) Coarse meal; groats.
sediment
(archaic, chiefly, in the plural) Dregs, sediment.

grout /ɡɹaʊt/ /ɡɹʌut/ v
voegen
To insert mortar between tiles.

grove /ɡɹoʊv/ /ɡɹəʊv/ groves n
bosje horst loo
A small forest.

grovel v
kruipen
(intransitive) To crawl.
(intransitive) To be slavishly nice to someone or apologize in the hope of securing something.

grow /ɡɹoʊ/ /ɡɹəʊ/ [ˈɡ̊ɹʷəʊ̯] [ˈɡ̊ɻʷoʊ̯] v
groeien ontspruiten spruiten
(intransitive) To appear or sprout.
groeien wassen doen groeien kweken telen
(transitive) To cause or allow something to become bigger, especially to cultivate plants.

grow apart v
uit elkaar groeien
(idiomatic, of two or more people) To gradually become estranged.

grow up v
opgroeien
(intransitive) To mature and become an adult.

grower /ˈɡɹoʊɚ/ growers n
bloedlul
(slang) A man whose penis increases in size significantly when erect. [from 1990s]

growing pains n
groeipijn
generalized pains in the limbs or joints of children or adolescents (from many causes)
emotional or social problems associated with adolescence
(by extension) difficulties that arise in the early stages of any project

growl /ɡɹaʊl/ growls n
(het) gegrom grom
A deep, rumbling, threatening sound made in the throat by an animal.
rammelen
(by extension) The rumbling sound made by a human's hungry stomach.

growl /ɡɹaʊl/ v
grommen
(intransitive) To utter a deep guttural sound, as an angry animal; to give forth an angry, grumbling sound.
grauwen grommen
(transitive) To express (something) by growling.

growth /ɡɹoʊθ/ /ɡɹəʊθ/ growths n
groei toename
An increase in size, number, value, or strength.
groei
(biology) The act of growing, getting bigger or higher.
(biology) Something that grows or has grown.
(pathology) An abnormal mass such as a tumor.

growth hormone growth hormones n
groeihormoon
(often, in context) The human homologue specifically: human growth hormone.

growth spurt growth spurts n
groeispurt
A sudden growth in one's body, especially during adolescence.

groyne /ɡɹɔɪn/ groynes n
krib strandhoofd
An often wooden structure that projects from a coastline to prevent erosion, longshore drift etc.; a breakwater.

grub /ɡɹʌb/ grubs n
vuil
larve larf
(countable) An insect at an immature stage of its life cycle.
voer vreten
(uncountable, slang) Food.

grub /ɡɹʌb/ v
azen jagen scharrelen
To scavenge or in some way scrounge, typically for food.

grubby /ɡɹʌbi/ grubbier grubbiest adj
smerig groezelig vuil
Dirty, unwashed, unclean.
wormstekig
Having grubs in it.

grudge /ɡɹʌd͡ʒ/ grudges n
rancune wrok
(countable) Deep-seated and/or long-term animosity or ill will about something or someone, especially due to perceived mistreatment.

grudge /ɡɹʌd͡ʒ/ v
misgunnen weigeren
To be unwilling to give or allow (someone something). [from 16th c.]

grudgingly more grudgingly most grudgingly adv
met tegenzin
In a manner expressing resentment or lack of desire.

grue /ɡɹuː/ adj
bloen
(philosophy) Of an object, green when first observed before a specified time or blue when first observed after that time.
(linguistics) A single color inclusive of both green and blue as different shades, used in translations from languages such as old Welsh and Chinese that lacked a distinction between green and blue.

gruel /ɡɹuː(ə)l/ gruels n
havergort watergruwel
A thin, watery porridge, formerly eaten primarily by the poor and the ill.

gruelling /ˈɡɹu.lɪŋ/ /ˈɡɹu.əl.ɪŋ/ /ˈɡɹʊə.lɪŋ/ more gruelling most gruelling adj
afmattend uitputtend
So difficult or taxing as to make one exhausted; backbreaking.

gruesome /ˈɡɹuːsʌm/ gruesomer gruesomest more gruesome most gruesome adj
afgrijselijk afschuwelijk angstaanjagend gruwelijk gruwzaam verschrikkelijk
Repellently frightful and shocking; horrific or ghastly.

gruesomeness gruesomenesses n
afschuwelijkheid grimmigheid gruwzaamheid verschrikkelijkheid
The characteristic or quality of being gruesome.

grumble /ˈɡɹʌmbl̩/ grumbles n
gegrommel geknor grommen
The sound made by a hungry stomach.

grumble /ˈɡɹʌmbl̩/ v
grommelen grommen knorren
(intransitive) To make a low, growling or rumbling noise, like a hungry stomach or certain animals.
morren grommelen grommen
(intransitive) To complain; to murmur or mutter with discontent; to make ill-natured complaints in a low voice and a surly manner.

grumpy /ˈɡɹʌmpi/ grumpier grumpiest adj
korzelig kribbig
Dissatisfied and irritable.

grunt /ɡɹʌnt/ grunts n
grom
A short snorting sound, often to show disapproval, or used as a reply when one is reluctant to speak.
knor
The snorting cry of a pig.

guan /ɡwɑn/ guans n
goean
Any (member) of several species of birds in the genera Aburria, Chamaepetes, Oreophasis, Penelope, Penelopina, and Pipile, of the family Cracidae, limited to the Americas.

guanaco /ɡwəˈnɑːkəʊ/ guanacoes guanacos n
guanaco
A South American ruminant (Lama guanicoe), closely related to the other lamoids, the alpaca, llama, and vicuña in the family Camelidae.

guano /ˈɡwɑːnəʊ/ guanoes guanos n
guano
Dung from a sea bird or from a bat.

guarantee /ˌɡæɹənˈtiː/ /ˌɡɛəɹənˈtiː/ guarantees n
garantie
Anything that assures a certain outcome.
More specifically, a written declaration that a certain product will be fit for a purpose and work correctly; a warranty

guarantee /ˌɡæɹənˈtiː/ /ˌɡɛəɹənˈtiː/ v
waarborgen
garanderen
To give an assurance that something will be done right.

guard /ɡɑɹd/ /ɡɑːd/ guards n
bewaker wacht lijfwacht
A person who, or thing that, protects or watches over something.
pareerstang
The part of a sword that protects the wielder's hand.

guard /ɡɑɹd/ /ɡɑːd/ v
bewaken
(transitive) To protect from danger; to secure against surprise, attack, or injury; to keep in safety; to defend.

guard dog guard dogs n
waakhond
A dog used to protect a property or its owner.

guard stone guard stones n
schamppaal
A projecting metal, concrete, or stone exterior architectural element located at the corner and/or foot of gates, portes-cochères, garage entries, and walls to prevent damage from vehicle tires and wheels.

guardian /ˈɡɑɹ.di.ən/ /ˈɡɑɹ.din/ /ˈɡɑː.dɪ.ən/ guardians n
bewaker wachter
Someone who guards, watches over, or protects.
voogd voogdes
(legal) A person legally responsible for a minor (in loco parentis).

guardian angel guardian angels n
beschermengel engelbewaarder
(religion) A tutelary angel watching over a particular person in monotheistic contexts.
(figuratively) A person who benevolently watches over another.

guardianship guardianships n
curatele voogdij
The office or position of one acting as a guardian or conservator, especially in a legal capacity.

guardrail guardrails n
vangrail
A rail set alongside a dangerous place as a barrier, to improve safety.

guava /ˈɡwɑːvə/ guavas n
guave guaveboom guavestruik
A tropical tree or shrub of the myrtle family, Psidium guajava.
guave
Its yellowish tropical fruit, 1¼ to 2 inches, globular or pear-shaped with thin, yellow, green or brown skin, is often made into jams and jellies. The meat can be yellowish to pale green or pink in color, depending on the variety.

gubernatorial /ˌɡ(j)u.bɚ.nəˈtɔɹ.i.əl/ /ˌɡ(j)uː.bə.nəˈtɔː.ɹi.əl/ adj
gouverneurs
Of or pertaining to a governor.

guberniya guberniyas n
goebernija
(historical) A major administrative subdivision of the Russian Empire; a governorate or province.

gudgeon /ˈɡʌdʒən/ /ˈɡʌd͡ʒən/ /ˈɡʌjən/ gudgeons n
riviergrondel elzenvoorn
A small freshwater fish, Gobio gobio, that is native to Eurasia.

guelder rose /ˈɡɛldə(ɹ) ˌɹəʊz/ guelder roses n
gelderse roos
A deciduous shrub (Viburnum opulus), having small white flowers.

guenon /ɡəˈnoʊn/ /ˈɡwɛn.ən/ guenons n
meerkat
An Old World monkey of the genus Cercopithecus.

guerrilla /ɡəˈɹɪlə/ guerrillas n
guerrillero partizaan partizane
A soldier in a small independent group, fighting against the government or regular forces by surprise raids.

guerrilla warfare n
guerrillaoorlog partizanenstrijd
Combat using groups of irregular, light, mobile troops within areas occupied by an enemy force, usually through hit-and-run tactics.

guess /ɡɛs/ guesses n
gissing gis gok raden veronderstelling
A prediction about the outcome of something, typically made without factual evidence or support.

guess /ɡɛs/ v
gissen veronderstellen
To reach a partly (or totally) unconfirmed conclusion; to engage in conjecture; to speculate.
raden
To solve by a correct conjecture; to conjecture rightly.

guess what phraseologicalUnit
raad eens
(idiomatic) Used to dramatize the introduction of an unsurprising outcome.

guesswork guessworks n
giswerk
An estimate, judgment or opinion made by guessing, from limited information.

guest /ɡɛst/ guests n
gast
A recipient of hospitality, especially someone staying by invitation at the house of another.
A patron or customer in a hotel etc.
An invited visitor or performer to an institution or to a broadcast.

guest book guest books n
gastenboek
a type of ledger in which visitors to a particular establishment, such as a bed and breakfast or a museum, may leave comments about the establishment.
(Internet) a feature of a website performing a similar function to a physical guest book

guest room guest rooms n
gastenkamer logeerkamer
A room in a home or hotel set aside for the use of visiting guests.

guest worker guest workers n
gastarbeider gastarbeidster
A person with temporary permission to work in another country.

guesthouse /ˈɡɛsthaʊs/ guesthouses n
gastenverblijf
A small house near a main house, for lodging visitors.

guestlist guestlists n
gastenlijst

guff /ɡʌf/ guffs n
nonsens zever
(informal, uncountable) Nonsensical talk or thinking.
pesterij steek
(informal, uncountable) Insolent or otherwise unacceptable remarks.

guff /ɡʌf/ v
laten protten scheet wind
(slang) To fart.
(slang) To mislead.

guffaw /ɡəˈfoː/ /ɡəˈfɔ/ /ɡəˈfɔː/ guffaws n
schaterlach
A boisterous laugh.

guffaw /ɡəˈfoː/ /ɡəˈfɔ/ /ɡəˈfɔː/ v
schaterlachen
(intransitive) To laugh boisterously.

guide /ɡaɪd/ guides n
gids
Someone who guides, especially someone hired to show people around a place or an institution and offer information and explanation, or to lead them through dangerous terrain.
A document or book that offers information or instruction; guidebook.

guide book guide books n
reisgids
A book that provides guidance, but especially one designed for travellers which provides local tourist information about a particular country or area.

guide dog guide dogs n
geleidehond blindengeleidehond
A dog that is trained to be of assistance to a blind person and is able to guide him or her.

guided tour guided tours n
rondleiding

guideline guidelines n
richtlijn
A non-specific rule or principle that provides direction to action or behaviour.

guild /ɡɪld/ guilds n
gilde
A group or association mainly of tradespeople made up of merchants, craftspeople, or artisans for mutual aid, particularly in the Middle Ages.

guilder /ˈɡɪldə/ /ˈɡɪldɚ/ guilders n
gulden
The current currency unit in the islands in the former Netherlands Antilles, divided into 100 cents.

guile /ɡaɪl/ guiles n
bedrog slinksheid valsheid
(uncountable) Astuteness often marked by a certain sense of cunning or artful deception.
misleiding
Deceptiveness, deceit, fraud, duplicity, dishonesty.

guileless /ˈɡaɪl.ləs/ [ˈɡaɪɫ.ləs] more guileless most guileless adj
argeloos
Free from guile; honest but naive.

guillemot /ˈɡɪ.lə.mɑt/ /ˈɡɪ.lɪ.mɒt/ guillemots n
zeekoet
Any seabird belonging to the genera Uria and Cepphus of the auk family Alcidae. They have black and white bodies and are good at swimming and diving.

guillotine /ˈɡi(j)əˌtin/ /ˈɡɪlətiːn/ /ˈɡɪləˌtin/ /ˌɡiːjəˈtiːn/ /ˌɡɪləˈtiːn/ guillotines n
guillotine valbijl
(historical, also, figuratively) A machine used for the application of capital punishment by decapitation, consisting of a tall upright frame from which is suspended a heavy diagonal-edged blade which is dropped onto the neck of the person to be executed; also, execution using this machine.

guilt /ɡɪlt/ guilts n
schuldig
schuld
Responsibility for wrongdoing.
(law) The state of having been found guilty or admitted guilt in legal proceedings.
schuldgevoel
The regret of having done wrong.

guilty /ˈɡɪl.ti/ guiltier guiltiest more guilty most guilty adj
schuldig
Responsible for a dishonest act.
(legal) Judged to have committed a crime.

guinea fowl /ˈɡɪni ˌfaʊl/ guinea fowl guinea fowls n
parelhoen poelepetaat
Any of several African birds of the family Numididae (6 species) resembling partridges.

guinea pig /ˈɡɪni pɪɡ/ guinea pigs n
cavia guinees biggetje
A rodent of any of several species within the family Caviidae.
proefkonijn
(figuratively) A living experimental subject.

guise /ˈɡaɪz/ guises n
uiterlijk voorkomen
Customary way of speaking or acting; fashion, manner, practice (often used formerly in such phrases as "at his own guise"; that is, in his own fashion, to suit himself.)

guitar /ɡɪˈtɑɹ/ /ɡɪˈtɑː(ɹ)/ /ˈɡɪ.tɑɹ/ guitars n
gitaar
(musical instrument) A stringed musical instrument, of European origin, usually with a fretted fingerboard and six strings, played with the fingers or a plectrum (guitar pick).

guitarist guitarists n
gitarist gitaarspeler gitaarspeelster gitariste
Someone who plays a guitar.

gulag /-læɡ/ /-ˌlæɡ/ /ɡuːˈlɑk/ /ˈɡuˌlɑɡ/ /ˈɡuːlɑɡ/ gulags n
goelag
(historical) Also GULAG: the system of all Soviet labour camps and prisons in use, especially during the Stalinist period (1930s–1950s).

gulch /ɡʌlt͡ʃ/ gulches n
kloof
A ravine-like or deep V-shaped valley, often eroded by flash floods; shallower than a canyon and deeper than a gully.

gules /ˈɡjulz/ /ˈɡjuːlz/ /ˈɡulz/ adj
rood keel
(tincture) In blazon, of the colour red.

gules /ˈɡjulz/ /ˈɡjuːlz/ /ˈɡulz/ n
keel
(tincture) Red, e.g. on a coat of arms, typically represented in engraving by vertical parallel lines.

gulf /ɡɒlf/ /ɡʌlf/ gulfs n
golf
(geography) A portion of an ocean or sea extending into the land; a partially landlocked sea

gull /ˈɡʌl/ gulls n
meeuw
A seabird of the genus Larus or of the family Laridae.

gull-billed tern gull-billed terns n
lachstern
A medium-sized tern, Gelochelidon nilotica, family Laridae, with a thick stout black bill, found in marshy and coastal habitats throughout the temperate and tropic zones worldwide.

gullet /ˈɡʌl.ət/ /ˈɡʌl.ɪt/ gullets n
slokdarm
The throat or esophagus.

gullibility /ˈɡʌləbɪləti/ /ˈɡʌlɪbɪlɪti/ gullibilities n
lichtgelovigheid
The quality of readily believing information, truthful or otherwise, usually to an absurd extent.

gullible /ˈɡʌlɪbl̩/ more gullible most gullible adj
goedgelovig lichtgelovig naïef
Easily deceived or duped; naive, easily cheated or fooled.

gully /ˈɡʌli/ gullies n
geul
A trench, ravine or narrow channel which was worn by water flow, especially on a hillside.

gulp /ɡʌlp/ gulps n
slok
The usual amount swallowed.

gulp /ɡʌlp/ v
slikken
inslikken slokken
To swallow eagerly, or in large draughts; to swallow up; to take down in one swallow.

gum /ɡʌm/ gums n
tandvlees
(often, in the plural) The flesh around the teeth.

gum arabic gums arabic n
arabische gom
An edible substance taken from one of two species of sub-Saharan acacia trees, Senegalia senegal and Vachellia seyal, used in the food industry as a stabilizer (e.g. in soda, gumdrops and marshmallows) and other purposes including pharmaceuticals, paints and polishes.

gum resin gum resins n
gomhars

gum tree gum trees n
eucalyptus gomboom
A eucalyptus tree, including trees now placed in the genera Angophora and Corymbia.

gumball gumballs n
kauwgombal kauwgumbal

gumption /ˈɡʌmpʃən/ gumptions n
gewiekstheid
(Britain, Irish) Common sense, initiative, resourcefulness. [from early 18th c.]
ondernemerszin
(US) Boldness of enterprise; aggressiveness or initiative.
levenslust
(US) Energy of body and mind, enthusiasm.

gun /ɡʌn/ guns n
geweer vuurwapen
A less portable, long firearm that fires bullets or projectiles; a rifle, either manual, automatic or semi-automatic; a flintlock, musket or shotgun.
(surfing) A long surfboard designed for surfing big waves (not the same as a longboard, a gun has a pointed nose and is generally a little narrower).
kanon
(military) A cannon with relatively long barrel, operating with relatively low angle of fire, and having a high muzzle velocity.
(military) A cannon with a 6-inch/155mm minimum nominal bore diameter and tube length 30 calibers or more. See also: howitzer; mortar.
vuurwapen pistool
A very portable, short firearm, for hand use, which fires bullets or projectiles, such as a handgun, revolver, pistol, or Derringer.

gun /ɡʌn/ v
opdrijven
(informal) (gunning for something or gunning to do something) make a great effort.

gun carriage gun carriages n
affuit
A metal or wooden frame on which a piece of ordnance is mounted for firing or transportation.

gun dog gun dogs n
jachthond vogelhond
A breed of dog used by hunters to find, flush out and retrieve birds and other game.

gun down v
neerschieten
(transitive) To kill by means of a firearm, especially deliberately and in a brutal manner.

gunboat gunboats n
kanonneerboot
(nautical) Any of the various types of small armed vessels.

gunny sack gunny sacks n
jutezak
A sack made from burlap, used for agricultural produce.

gunpowder /ˈɡʌnˌpaʊdə/ /ˈɡʌnˌpaʊdɚ/ gunpowders n
buskruit
An explosive mixture of saltpetre (potassium nitrate), charcoal and sulphur; formerly used in gunnery but now mostly used in fireworks.

gunsight gunsights n
vizier
An optical instrument which establishes an optical line or axis for the purpose of aiming a weapon.

gunwale /ˈɡʌnəl/ gunwales n
dolboord
The top edge of the hull of a nautical vessel, where it meets the deck.

guqin /ɡuːˈt͡ʃiːn/ guqin guqins n
qin
A plucked zither-like stringed instrument (chordophone), traditionally featuring seven unfretted strings, originating in ancient China.

gurney gurneys n
baar brancard draagbaar
(US) A stretcher having wheeled legs.

gurry n
visafval
fishing offal

guru /ɡəˈɹu/ /ɡʊˈɹuː/ /ˈɡu(ˌ)ɹu/ /ˈɡuːɹuː/ /ˈɡʊɹ(ˌ)u/ /ˈɡʊɹuː/ gurus n
goeroe
In Indian traditions: a spiritual teacher who transmits knowledge to a shishya. [from 17th c.]
(sometimes, humorous) An influential advisor or mentor. [from 20th c.]

guruship guruships n
goeroeschap
The status of a guru.

gush /ˈɡʌʃ/ gushes n
gutsen
A sudden rapid outflow.

gusle /ˈɡʊslə/ gusles n
gusle
(musical instrument) A single-stringed lute-like stringed instrument with a bowl-shaped body, held vertically in the lap and played a bow, originating among the Slavic peoples in the Balkans, especially in the Dinarides region.

gussy up v
opdirken
(informal, intransitive) To don fancy clothing; to dress up particularly in flattering or specially altered garments.

gust /ɡʌst/ gusts n
rukwind windstoot windvlaag vlaag
A strong, abrupt rush of wind.

gusto /ˈɡʌstoʊ/ /ˈɡʌstəʊ/ n
enthousiasme uitbundigheid
Enthusiasm; enjoyment, vigor.

gut /ɡʊt/ /ɡʌt/ guts n
buik
(informal) The abdomen of a person, especially one that is enlarged.
ingewanden
(uncountable) The intestines of an animal used to make strings of a tennis racket or violin, etc.

gut /ɡʊt/ /ɡʌt/ v
uithalen
(transitive) To eviscerate.
uitbranden vernietigen
(transitive) To remove or destroy the most important parts of.

gut feeling gut feelings n
buikgevoel
(idiomatic) An instinct or intuition; an immediate or basic feeling or reaction without a logical rationale.

guts /ɡʌts/ n
ingewanden
The entrails or contents of the abdomen.
lef
(by extension, informal) Courage; determination.

gutta /ˈɡʌtə/ guttae guttas n
guttae
(architectural element) A small water-repelling, cone-shaped projection used in the architrave of the Doric order in classical architecture.

gutter /ˈɡʌt.ə/ /ˈɡʌt.ɚ/ /ˈɡʌt̬.ɚ/ gutters n
dakgoot
A duct or channel beneath the eaves of a building to carry rain water; eavestrough.

gutter rabbit gutter rabbits n
dakhaas zolderhaas

guy /ɡaɪ/ guys n
kerel vent gast gozer
(colloquial) A man or boy, fellow.
(informal, term of address) Buster, Mack, fella, bud, man.
gasten jongens
(especially, in the plural) A person (see usage notes).

guy rope guy ropes n
tui
A rope or cable used to steady either a tall structure, or a thing being hoisted or lowered

gybe /d͡ʒaɪb/ gybes n
gijpen
A sudden shift of a sail's angle, or a sudden change in the direction that a vessel is sailing in.

gym /d͡ʒɪm/ gyms n
sportschool
(weightlifting) A sports facility specialized for lifting weights and exercise.

gymnasiast gymnasiasts n
gymnasiast gymnasiumleerling
One who attends the kind of school called a gymnasium.

gymnasium /d͡ʒɪmˈneɪ.zi.əm/ gymnasia gymnasiums n
gymnastiekzaal turnzaal
(formal) A large room or building for indoor sports.

gymnast /ˈdʒɪm.næst/ /ˈd͡ʒɪm.næst/ /ˈd͡ʒɪm.nəst/ gymnasts n
turner gymnast gymnaste
One who performs (the sport of) gymnastics.

gymnastics /d͡ʒɪmˈnæs.tɪks/ n
gymnastiek
A sport involving the performance of sequences of movements requiring physical strength, flexibility, and kinesthetic awareness.

gymnosperm gymnosperms n
naaktzadige
(botany) Any plant such as a conifer whose seeds are not enclosed in an ovary.

gynaecologist /ˌɡaɪ.nəˈkɑː.lə.dʒɪst/ /ˌɡaɪ.nəˈkɒl.ə.dʒɪst/ gynaecologists n
gynaecoloog vrouwenarts gynaecologe
(Australia, British spelling, Commonwealth, dated in US) (Canadian spelling, also common) A physician who specialises in diseases of the female reproductive system.

gynecological more gynecological most gynecological adj
gynaecologisch
(American spelling) Of or pertaining to gynecology.

gynecology /ˌdʒaɪnɪˈkɒlədʒi/ /ˌd͡ʒaɪnəˈkɑləd͡ʒi/ /ˌɡaɪnəˈkɑləd͡ʒi/ /ˌɡaɪnɪˈkɒlədʒi/ gynecologies n
gynaecologie
The study of, or the branch of medicine specializing in, the medical problems of women, especially disorders of the reproductive organs.

gynecomastia /ˌd͡ʒaɪnɪkoʊˈmæstiə/ /ˌd͡ʒaɪnɪkəˈmæstiə/ /ˌɡaɪnɪkoʊˈmæstiə/ /ˌɡaɪnɪkə(ʊ)ˈmæstɪə/ /ˌɡaɪnɪkəˈmæstiə/ gynecomastias n
gynaecomastie
(American spelling, diseases) Excessive development of breasts in males, resembling the breast development in women.

gynesexual more gynesexual most gynesexual adj
gyneseksueel
Sexually attracted toward women and/or femininity.

gynesexual gynesexuals n
gyneseksueel
A gynesexual person or organism.

gynesexuality n
gyneseksualiteit
The state of being sexually and romantically attracted to feminity.

gypseous more gypseous most gypseous adj
gipsen
Containing gypsum

gypsum /ˈd͡ʒɪp.səm/ gypsa gypsums n
gips
A mineral consisting of hydrated calcium sulphate. When calcinated, it forms plaster of Paris.

gypsy /ˈd͡ʒɪp.si/ gypsies n
zigeuner zigeunerin
(colloquial) An itinerant person or any person, not necessarily Romani; a tinker, a traveller or a carny.

gypsywort gypsyworts n
wolfspoot
Lycopus europaeus, a labiate plant.

gyrate /dʒaɪˈɹeɪt/ /d͡ʒaɪˈɹeɪt/ /ˈdʒaɪɹeɪt/ /ˈd͡ʒaɪˌɹeɪt/ v
draaien ronddraaien
(intransitive) To revolve round a central point; to move spirally about an axis, as a tornado.

gyrfalcon /ˈdʒɜːfɔːlkən/ /ˈd͡ʒɝˌfælkən/ gyrfalcons n
giervalk
Falco rusticolus, a large bird of prey that breeds on Arctic coasts and islands of North America, Europe and Asia.

gyro /ˈd͡ʒaɪɹoʊ/ /ˈjiː.ɹoʊ/ /ˈjɪɹoʊ/ /ˈʒɪɹoʊ/ gyros n
gyros
A style of Greek sandwich commonly filled with grilled meat, tomato, onions, and tzatziki sauce.

gyron gyrons n
geer
(heraldiccharge) A triangular form having an angle at the fess point and the opposite side at the edge of the escutcheon.

gyronny adj
gegeerd
(heraldry, of an escutcheon) Covered with gyrons, or divided into several gyrons, typically eight.

gyrus /ˈd͡ʒaɪɹəs/ gyri gyruses n
gyrus hersenwinding
(anatomy) A fold or ridge on the cerebral cortex of the brain.

ha /hɑː/ [ha(ː)] interjection
ha
A representation of laughter.
An exclamation of triumph or discovery.

haberdashery haberdasheries n
fournituren
Ribbons, buttons, thread, needles and similar sewing goods sold in a haberdasher's shop.
fourniturenwinkel
A shop selling such goods.

habilitation /həˌbɪlɪˈteɪʃən/ habilitations n
habilitatie
An academic qualification, prerequiring a PhD, required in order to gain tenure as a professor in some European universities; a thesis or dissertation presented to achieve the qualification.

habit /ˈhæbət/ /ˈhæbɪt/ habits n
gewoonte
An action performed on a regular basis.
pij habijt kleden zich
A long piece of clothing worn by monks and nuns.
gewoonte automatisme
An action performed repeatedly and automatically, usually without awareness.
kleden tenue uniform zich
A piece of clothing worn for a specific activity; a uniform.
verslaving
An addiction.
kledij kleding
(archaic) Outward appearance; attire; dress.

habitable /ˈhæbɪtəbəl/ more habitable most habitable adj
bewoonbaar bewoonbare
Safe and comfortable, where humans, or other animals, can live; fit for habitation.

habitable zone habitable zones n
Goudlokjesgebied
The zone around a star where a planet could experience temperatures like those on Earth, allowing for the possible existence of liquid water and of life.

habitat /ˈhæbɪtæt/ [ˈhæbɪtæʔ] habitats n
habitat leefgebied
A place in which a person lives.

habitation /ˌhæb.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ /ˌhæb.ɪˈtæɪ.ʃən/ habitations n
bewoning
(uncountable) The act of inhabiting; state of inhabiting or dwelling, or of being inhabited; occupancy.

habituation habituations n
gewenning
The act of habituating, or accustoming; the state of being habituated.

hacienda /ˌ(h)ɑsiˈɛndə/ /ˌhæsiˈɛndə/ haciendas n
haciënda
A large homestead in a ranch or estate usually in places where Colonial Spanish culture has had architectural influence.

hack /hæk/ hacks n
kuch
A dry cough.
taxichauffeur taxichauffeuse
(slang) The driver of a taxicab (hackney cab).
knol
(pejorative, authorship) An untalented writer.
(pejorative) A talented writer-for-hire, paid to put others' thoughts into felicitous language.

hack /hæk/ v
hakken
(transitive) To chop or cut down in a rough manner. [circa 12th c.]
kuchen
(intransitive) To cough noisily. [19th c.]

hackathon /ˈhækəθɒn/ hackathons n
hackathon
(informal) An event where programmers and others meet for collaborative software development.

hackberry hackberries n
netelboom
The fruit of these plants.
(uncountable) The wood of these plants.

hackle /ˈhækəl/ hackles n
hekel
An instrument with steel pins used to comb out flax or hemp. [from 15th c.]

hackneyed /ˈhækniːd/ more hackneyed most hackneyed adj
afgezaagd banaal
Repeated too often.

hacksaw hacksaws n
beugelzaag
A saw, with a blade that is put under tension, for cutting metal

haddock /ˈhædək/ haddock haddocks n
schelvis
A marine fish, Melanogrammus aeglefinus, of the North Atlantic, important as a food fish.

hadith [həˈdiːθ] ahadith hadith hadiths n
Hadith
(countable, religion, Islam) An eyewitness account of a saying or action of Muhammad or sometimes one of his companions not otherwise found in the Quran.

hadron /ˈhæd.ɹɑn/ /ˈhæd.ɹɒn/ hadrons n
hadron
(particle) A composite particle that comprises two or more quarks held together by the strong force and (consequently) can interact with other particles via said force; a meson or a baryon.

haematologist haematologists n
hematoloog
A scientist, usually a medical doctor, who specializes in haematology.

haematology /ˌhiməˈtɑləd͡ʒi/ /ˌhiːməˈtɒlədʒi/ n
hematologie
(medicine) The scientific study of blood and blood-producing organs.

haemo- prefix
hemo-
Pertaining to blood.

haemophilia /ˌhiːməˈfɪliə, -ˈfiːliə/ haemophilias n
hemofilie bloederziekte
(British spelling, pathology) Any of several hereditary illnesses that impair the body's ability to control bleeding, usually passed from mother to son.

haemorrhoids /ˈhɛməɹɔɪdz/ /ˈhɛmɹɔɪdz/ n
aambeien
A pathological condition caused by painful masses of dilated veins in swollen anal tissue.

hafnium /ˈhæfniəm/ n
hafnium
A chemical element (symbol Hf) with an atomic number of 72: a lustrous, silvery-grey tetravalent transition metal.

haft /hæft/ /hɑːft/ hafts n
handvat heft greep handgreep
The handle of a tool or weapon.
alm alpenweide
(Northern English dialect) A piece of mountain pasture to which a farm animal has become hefted.

haft /hæft/ /hɑːft/ v
er een handvat aanzetten vatten
(transitive) To fit a handle to (a tool or weapon).

hag /hæɡ/ hags n
heks tovenares
A witch, sorceress, or enchantress; a wizard.
lelijk wijf taart
(pejorative) An ugly old woman.
furie helleveeg
A fury; a she-monster.

hagfish hagfish hagfishes n
slijmprik
Any of several primitive eellike fish, of the family Myxinidae, having a sucking mouth with rasping teeth, and sometimes used as food or for eelskin leather.

haggard /ˈhæɡ.əd/ /ˈhæɡ.ɚd/ more haggard most haggard adj
afgetobd uitgemergeld
Looking exhausted, worried, or poor in condition
ongetemd onhandelbaar
(of an animal) Wild or untamed

haggis /ˈhæɡɪs/ haggises n
haggis
A traditional Scottish dish made from minced sheep offal with oatmeal and spices, etc., originally boiled in the stomach of a sheep but now often in an artificial casing, and usually served with neeps and tatties (mashed swede and potatoes) and accompanied with whisky.

haggle /ˈhæɡəl/ v
afdingen
(intransitive) To argue for a better deal, especially over prices with a seller.

hagiographer /ˌheɪd͡ʒi-/ /ˌheɪɡi-/ /ˌhæɡiˈɑɡɹəfɚ/ /ˌhæɡiˈɒɡɹəfə/ hagiographers n
hagiograaf
Someone who writes the biography of a saint.

hagiographic /ˈhæɡioʊˌɡɹæfɪk/ more hagiographic most hagiographic adj
hagiografisch
Of or pertaining to hagiography.

hagiography /ˌheɪd͡ʒiˈɒɡɹəfi/ /ˌhæɡiˈɒɡɹəfi/ hagiographies n
hagiografie
(uncountable) The study of saints and the documentation of their lives.
(countable) A biography of a saint.
(countable, by extension) A biography which expresses reverence and respect for its subject.

haha interjection
haha

hail /heɪl/ [heɪ̯ɫ] interjection
gegroet saluut
(archaic, or, poetic) An exclamation of respectful or reverent salutation, or, occasionally, of familiar greeting.

hail /heɪl/ [heɪ̯ɫ] hails n
hagel
(meteorology, uncountable) Balls or pieces of ice falling as precipitation, often in connection with a thunderstorm.

hail /heɪl/ [heɪ̯ɫ] v
hagelen
(impersonal) For hailstones to fall from the sky.
begroeten
(transitive) To greet; give salutation to; salute.
(transitive) To name; to designate; to call.

hail from v
afkomstig zijn van afstammen van
To be a native of, to come from, to originate from; to have as one's birth place or residence.

hail storm hail storms n
hagelstorm
A storm characterized by lots of large hail.

hailstone hailstones n
hagelsteen
A single ball of hail, or solid precipitation

hair /heː/ /hɛ(ə)ɹ/ /hɛə/ /hɛː/ /hɛːə/ [hiə] [hɛɚ] hairs n
haar
(countable) A pigmented filament of keratin which grows from a follicle on the skin of humans and other mammals.
(uncountable) The collection or mass of such growths growing from the skin of humans and animals, and forming a covering for a part of the head or for any part or the whole body.

hair conditioner hair conditioners n
hairconditioner
(cosmetics) A type of shampoo product that aims to improve the condition of the hair, especially after washing.

hair loss n
haaruitval
(medicine, dermatology) Loss of hair from the head or body due to a medical condition.

hair moss hair mosses n
haarmos
Any moss of genus Polytrichum.

hair salon hair salons n
kapsalon
The establishment of a beautician or barber.

hair spray hair sprays n
haarlak haarspray
A usually scented hairstyling product in aerosol form that stiffens the hair, so it stays in a certain hairstyle.

hair tie hair ties n
haarelastiek haarband
A circular piece of elastic used to hold hair in place.

hairball hairballs n
haarbal
A small wad of fur or mass of hair formed in the digestive system of a cat or other animal, from hair ingested while grooming.

hairbrush hairbrushes n
haarborstel
A brush used in hair care for brushing, tidying, and detangling hair

haircut /ˈhɛə(ɹ)kʌt/ haircuts n
kapsel
The act of cutting of the hair, often done professionally by a barber, hair stylist, or beautician.

hairdresser hairdressers n
kapster kapper
A person who cuts or styles hair as an occupation or profession.

hairdryer hairdryers n
haardroger föhn
(chiefly, _, UK) A small electrical appliance for drying hair, by generating a stream of hot air.

hairnet /ˈhɛɹˌnɛt/ hairnets n
haarnetje
A net designed to keep hair up and out of the way, e.g. while cooking.

hairpin /ˈhɛə.pɪn/ /ˈhɛɚ.pɪn/ hairpins n
haarspeld haarnaald
A pin or fastener for the hair.

hairpin bend hairpin bends n
haarspeldbocht
An acute curve, often one of a series, in a road, especially on a steep incline.

hairstyle hairstyles n
kapsel coiffure
The style in which someone's hair has been cut and arranged.

hairy /ˈhɛə.ɹi/ /ˈhɛɚ.i/ hairier hairiest adj
harig behaard
(of a person) Having a lot of hair on the body.
(of a body part other than the head) Having hair growing from it.
harig
(of an animal) Having a lot of fur.

hajduk hajduks n
heiduk
(historical) An outlaw, highwayman, or freedom fighter in the Balkans.
(archaic) A mercenary foot soldier in Hungary.

hajj /hæd͡ʒ/ /hɑːd͡ʒ/ /hʌd͡ʒ/ hajjes n
hadj
(Islam) The pilgrimage to Mecca made by pious Muslims; one of the five pillars of Islam.

hajji /ˈhæd͡ʒi/ hajjis n
Mekkaganger hadji
(Islam) a Muslim who has participated in a hajj.

hake /heɪk/ hake hakes n
heek
One of several species of marine gadoid fishes, of the genera Phycis, Merluccius, and allies.

halachic more halachic most halachic adj
halachisch
Of or pertaining to Halacha (Jewish law).

halal /həˈlæl/ /həˈlɑːl/ adj
halal
(of food) Fit to eat according to Muslim religious customs.

halal snack pack halal snack packs n
kapsalon
(Australia) A fast food dish consisting of halal-certified doner kebab meat, chips, cheese and a variety of sauces (usually chilli, garlic and barbecue).

halberd /ˈhæl.bɚd/ /ˈhælbəd/ /ˈhælbɜːd/ /ˈhɑl.bɚd/ /ˈhɔl.bɚd/ halberds n
hellebaard
A two-handed pole weapon, consisting of a long pole with an axe-like blade mounted on it (at a right angle like an axe, not on the tip like a spear), and (opposite the blade) typically a spike or hook.

halcyon days /ˈhælsiːən deɪz/ n
Rustig weer Vredige tijden
Period of calm during the winter, when storms do not occur.
(idiomatic) A period of calm, usually in the past and often nostalgic.

half /haf/ /häf/ /hæf/ /hɐːf/ /hɑːf/ adj
half
Consisting of some indefinite portion resembling a half; approximately a half, whether more or less; partial; imperfect.
(of a sibling) Having one parent (rather than two) in common.
(of a relative other than a sibling) Related through one common grandparent or ancestor rather than two.

half /haf/ /häf/ /hæf/ /hɐːf/ /hɑːf/ adv
half
In two equal parts or to an equal degree.

half /haf/ /häf/ /hæf/ /hɐːf/ /hɑːf/ halves n
helft
One of two usually roughly equal parts into which anything may be divided, or considered as divided.
(preceded by “a” or a number) The fraction obtained by dividing 1 by 2.

half brother /ˌhæfˈbɹʌðɚ/ half brethren half brothers n
halfbroer halfbroeder
A male sibling sharing a single parent, as distinguished from a full brother or brother-german, from a step-brother, or from a brother-like figure such as a blood brother.

half nephew half nephews n
halfneef
son of one's half brother or half sister

half past /ˈhæf ˌpæst/ /ˈhæˌpæst/ /ˈhɑːf ˌpɑːst/ /ˈhɑːpəs(t)/ /ˈhɑːˌpɑːst/ n
half twee
Thirty minutes past any hour.

half sibling half siblings n
halfbrus
A sibling sharing a single parent, as distinguished from a full sibling or sibling-german, from a step-sibling, or from a sibling-like figure such as a blood sibling.

half sister half sisters n
halfzus halfzuster
A female sibling sharing a single parent.

half-baked more half-baked most half-baked adj
halfbakken halfgaar
(figurative, informal, frequently, derisive) Incomplete; (of an idea or scheme) not fully planned or carefully considered, ill-conceived, unsound or badly thought-out; (of a person) foolish or having no common sense.
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see Partially cooked by heating in an oven.

half-hour half-hours n
halfuur
A period of time equal to thirty minutes, half an hour.

half-life /ˈhæfˌlaɪf/ half-lives n
halfwaardetijd halveringstijd
(physics) The time required for half the nuclei in a sample of an isotope to undergo radioactive decay.

half-mast n
halfstok
The lowered position, half the height of a mast, at which a flag is flown when mourning, especially expressing respect for the dead.

half-moon half-moons n
halvemaan
The moon in its first or last quarter when only half the visible face is illuminated; a quarter moon.

half-pipe half-pipes n
halfpijp
(skateboarding, snowboarding, skiing, BMX, rollerskating, kickscootering, etc.) A structure used to perform tricks, approximately semicircular in cross-section, resembling the bottom half of a cylinder lying down.

half-plane half-planes n
halfvlak
(mathematics) Either half of an infinite plane (divided by a straight line)

half-time half-times n
rust
(sports) The interval between the two halves of a sports match.

half-truth half-truths n
halve waarheid
A deceptive statement, especially one that is only partly true, is incomplete, misrepresents reality by telling part of the truth, or alters the time sequence of truths.

half-year half-years n
halfjaar
The period of time equal to half a year; normally referred to as 6 months, but a half-year is more exactly 182.5 days (without a leap day)

half-yearly adv
halfjaarlijks
Twice in a year; semiannually.

halfhearted more halfhearted most halfhearted adj
halfslachtig halfhartig
Lacking full energy, effort, commitment, or resolve.

halfway /hæfweɪ/ /hɑːfˈweɪ/ adv
halverwege halfweg
Half of the way between two points; midway.

halibut /ˈhæ.lɪ.bət/ /ˈhɒ.lɪ.bət/ halibut halibuts n
heilbot
A large flatfish of the genus Hippoglossus, which sometimes leaves the ocean floor and swims vertically.

halide /ˈheɪ.laɪd/ /ˈhæl.aɪd/ halides n
halogenide
(chemistry) A salt of any halogen acid.

halite /ˈheɪ.laɪt/ /ˈhæl.aɪt/ halites n
haliet steenzout
(mineral) Native salt; sodium chloride NaCl as a mineral; rock salt.

halitosis /hæl.ɪˈtoʊ.sɪs/ /hæl.ɪˈtəʉ.sɪs/ /hæl.ɪˈtəʊ.sɪs/ halitoses n
foetor ex ore
(pathology) The condition of having stale or foul-smelling breath.

hall /hɑl/ /hɔl/ /hɔːl/ halls n
gang hal
A corridor; a hallway.
zaal
A large meeting room.
The principal room of a secular medieval building.
herenhuis villa
A manor house (originally because a magistrate's court was held in the hall of his mansion).
studentenflat
A building providing student accommodation at a university.

hall of fame halls of fame n
zaal van bekendheid
(usually, capitalized, often, _, sports) A structure housing memorials to famous or illustrious individuals (especially ones of importance to some field), often containing a collection of memorabilia relating to them.

hallelujah /ˌhæl.əˈl(j)uː.jə/ interjection
hallelujah halleluja alleluja
An exclamation used in songs of praise or thanksgiving to God.

hallmark /ˈhɔlmɑɹk/ /ˈhɔːlmɑːk/ hallmarks n
kenmerk kenteken merkteken
(figurative) A distinguishing characteristic.
stempel
An official marking made by a trusted party, usually an assay office, on items made of precious metals.

hallmark /ˈhɔlmɑɹk/ /ˈhɔːlmɑːk/ v
merken
To provide or stamp with a hallmark.

hallow /ˈhæloʊ/ /ˈhæləʊ/ /ˈhɑloʊ/ hallows n
heiligen
(obsolete, outside, set phrases) A saint; a holy person; an apostle.

hallow /ˈhæloʊ/ /ˈhæləʊ/ /ˈhɑloʊ/ v
heiligen
(transitive) To make holy, to sanctify.

hallucination /həˌluːsɪˈneɪʃən/ hallucinations n
hallucinatie waanbeeld
A sensory perception of something that does not exist, often arising from disorder of the nervous system, as in delirium tremens.

hallucinogen /həˈluː.sɪ.nə.d͡ʒɛn/ /ˌhæl.uːˈsɪn.ə.dʒən/ hallucinogens n
hallucinogeen
Any substance tending to induce hallucination.

hallway hallways n
gang

halo /ˈheɪloʊ/ /ˈheɪləʊ/ haloes halos n
halo
A circular band of coloured light, visible around the sun or moon etc., caused by reflection and refraction of light by ice crystals in the atmosphere.
aureool
Anything resembling this band, such as an effect caused by imperfect developing of photographs.
(religion) nimbus, a luminous disc, often of gold, around or over the heads of saints, etc., in religious paintings.
halo aura
The metaphorical aura of glory, veneration or sentiment which surrounds an idealized entity.

halo /ˈheɪloʊ/ /ˈheɪləʊ/ v
aureool voorzien
(transitive) To encircle with a halo.

haloalkane haloalkanes n
halogeenalkanen
(organic chemistry) Any alkane in which one or more hydrogen atoms has been replaced by that of a halogen

halogen /ˈheɪ.lə.d͡ʒən/ /ˈhæl.ə.d͡ʒən/ halogens n
halogeen
(chemistry) Any element of group 17, i.e. fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, astatine and tennessine.

halophyte halophytes n
halofyt
(botany) Any plant that tolerates an environment having a high salt content

halt /hɑlt/ /hɒlt/ /hɔlt/ /hɔːlt/ halts n
halte
(rail) A minor railway station (usually unstaffed) in the United Kingdom.

halter /ˈhɔltɚ/ /ˈhɔːltə/ halters n
halster
A bitless headpiece of rope or straps, placed on the head of animals such as cattle or horses to lead or tie them.

haltere /hælˈtɪɹiːz/ /ˈhæltɪə/ /ˈhæltɪɹ/ halteres n
halter kolfje
(entomology) A small knobbed structure in some two-winged insects, one of a pair that are flapped rapidly and function as accelerometers to maintain stability in flight.

halting more halting most halting adj
onderbreken stil houden stoppen
Prone to pauses or breaks; hesitant; broken.

halva /hɑːlˈvɑː/ /ˈhɑːlvɑː/ halvas n
halva
A confection usually made from crushed sesame seeds and honey. It is a traditional dessert in South Asia, the Mediterranean and the Middle East.

halve /hæv/ /hɑːv/ v
halveren
(transitive) To reduce to half the original amount.
(transitive) To divide into two halves.

halyard /ˈhæljɑː(ɹ)d/ /ˈhæljə(ɹ)d/ halyards n
vlaggenlijn
(nautical) A rope used to raise or lower a sail, flag, spar or yard.

ham /ˈhæm/ /ˈhæːm/ hams n
knieboog
(anatomy) The region back of the knee joint; the popliteal space; the hock.
radioamateur
(radio) An amateur radio operator.
ham hesp
(uncountable) Meat from the thigh of a hog cured for food.

ham it up v
met opzet overdrijven
(idiomatic, acting) To deliberately exaggerate one's emotions or movements, or to overact or act hammily.

ham-fisted more ham-fisted most ham-fisted adj
lomp onbeholpen onhandig
Lacking skill in physical movement, especially with the hands.

hamartoma hamartomas hamartomata n
hamartoom
(pathology) A benign mass of disorganized tissue.

hamate bone hamate bones n
haakvormig been
One of the eight bones of the wrist (carpals).

hamburger /ˈhæm.bə.ɡə/ /ˈhæm.bɚ.ɡɚ/ /ˈhæmˌbɜː.ɡə/ /ˈhæmˌbɝ.ɡɚ/ hamburgers n
hamburger
The patty used in such a sandwich.

hamlet /ˈhæm.lət/ /ˈhæm.lɪt/ hamlets n
gehucht negorij uithoek
A small village or a group of houses.

hammer /ˈhæm.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈhæm.ɚ/ hammers n
hamer
A tool with a heavy head and a handle used for pounding.
(firearms) A moving part of a firearm that strikes the firing pin to discharge a gun.
(anatomy) The malleus, a small bone of the middle ear.
(music) In a piano or dulcimer, a piece of wood covered in felt that strikes the string.
(sports) A device made of a heavy steel ball attached to a length of wire, and used for throwing.
Part of a clock that strikes upon a bell to indicate the hour.

hammer /ˈhæm.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈhæm.ɚ/ v
hameren timmeren
To strike repeatedly with a hammer, some other implement, the fist, etc.
doorhameren inhameren
(figuratively) To emphasize a point repeatedly.

hammer and sickle hammers and sickles n
hamer en sikkel
A depiction of a sickle crossed with a hammer, used as a symbol of communism and the Soviet Union.

hammer throw hammer throws n
hamerslingeren hamerwerpen
An athletic throwing event where the object to be thrown is a heavy steel ball attached with wire (maximum length 4 ft (1.22 m)) to a handle.

hammer thrower hammer throwers n
hamerwerper
(athletics) An athlete who competes in the hammer throw.

hammerhead shark hammerhead sharks n
hamerhaai
Any of various sharks of the genus Sphyrna having the eyes set on projections (cephalofoils) from the sides of the head, which gives it a hammer shape.

hammerscale hammerscales n
hamerslag
A small fragment dislodged from iron during forging.

hammock /ˈhæmək/ /ˈhæmɪk/ hammocks n
hangmat
A swinging couch or bed, usually made of netting or canvas about six feet wide, suspended by clews or cords at the ends.

hamper /ˈhæm.pə/ /ˈhæm.pɚ/ hampers n
korf mand pakmand sluitmand wasmand
A large basket, usually with a cover, used for the packing and carrying of articles or small animals.
beletsel hindernis obstakel struikelblok
A shackle; a fetter; anything which impedes.
waarloos
(nautical) Articles ordinarily indispensable, but in the way at certain times.

hamper /ˈhæm.pə/ /ˈhæm.pɚ/ v
inkorven
(transitive) To put into a hamper.
blokkeren
(transitive) To put a hamper or fetter on; to shackle.

hamster /ˈhæm(p)stɚ/ hamsters n
hamster
Any of various Old-World rodent species belonging to the subfamily Cricetinae.

hamster /ˈhæm(p)stɚ/ v
hamsteren
(ambitransitive) To secrete or store privately, as a hamster does with food in its cheek pouches.

hand /hænd/ [heənd] [hɛənd] [hɛːnd] hands n
hand
The part of the forelimb below the forearm or wrist in a human, and the corresponding part in many other animals.
(archaic) Actual performance; deed; act; workmanship; agency; hence, manner of performance.
wijzer
An index or pointer on a dial; such as the hour and minute hands on the face of an analog clock, which are used to indicate the time of day.
handvol
That which is, or may be, held in a hand at once.
speelhand hand
(card games) The set of cards held by a player.
kant zijde
A side; part, camp; direction, either right or left.
handigheid
Power of performance; means of execution; ability; skill; dexterity.
werkkracht werkman matroos
(especially in compounds) An agent; a servant, or manual laborer; a workman, trained or competent for special service or duty.
handschift
Handwriting; style of penmanship.
handtekening
A person's autograph or signature.
greep handgreep
(firearms) The small part of a gunstock near the lock, which is grasped by the hand in taking aim.

hand /hænd/ [heənd] [hɛənd] [hɛːnd] v
overhandigen
(transitive) To give, pass or transmit with the hand, literally or figuratively.
begeleiden geleiden helpen leiden
(transitive) To lead, guide, or assist with the hand; to conduct.

hand cream hand creams n
handcrème
A cosmetic cream used to moisturize the hands.

hand down v
doorgeven overleveren
To transmit in succession, as from father to son, or from predecessor to successor.

hand in v
inleveren indienen
(transitive) To give something to a responsible person.

hand in hand /ˌhændɪnˈhænd/ adv
hand in hand
Holding or clasping hands.

hand job hand jobs n
aftrekbeurt aftrekken
(slang) The act of using the hands to stimulate another person's penis.

hand over v
overhandigen
(transitive, idiomatic) To relinquish control or possession of something to someone.
uitleveren
(transitive, idiomatic) To deliver (someone to an enemy, police, etc.).

hand sanitizer /ˈhænd ˌsænətaɪzɚ/ /ˈhænd ˌsænɪtaɪzɚ/ hand sanitizers n
handdesinfecterend middel handontsmetter handreinigingsmiddel
A disinfecting liquid, most often based on ethyl alcohol, used as an alternative to washing the hands with soap and water.

hand tool hand tools n
handgereedschap
A tool powered by human muscle rather than a motor or engine.

hand truck hand trucks n
steekwagen
(North America) An L-shaped box-moving handcart with handles at one end, wheels at the base, with a small ledge to set objects on, flat against the floor when the hand-truck is upright. It makes otherwise bulky and heavy objects easier to move.

hand, foot and mouth disease n
hand-, voet- en mondziekte
(disease) An infection in humans caused by a group of enteroviruses, typically characterized by a mild fever followed by a rash of flat discoloured spots and bumps that may blister, most commonly on the hands, feet and mouth.

hand-me-down hand-me-downs n
afdankertje
(especially) A piece of clothing or other item which has been outgrown by an older sibling and passed down to a younger one.

hand-to-mouth adj
van dag tot dag

handbag /ˈhæm.bəɡ/ /ˈhændˌbæɡ/ handbags n
handtas
(now, rare) A small bag carried in the hand, used either when travelling or to carry tools for a specific job. [from 19th c.]

handball handballs n
handbal
(uncountable) A team sport where two teams of seven players each (six players and a goalkeeper) pass and bounce a ball trying to throw it in the goal of the opposing team.
hands handsbal
(countable, Australian Rules Football) An act of passing a football by holding it with one hand and hitting it with the other.

handball player handball players n
handballer handbalspeelster handbalspeler handbalster
A person who plays handball, especially professionally.

handbook handbooks n
handboek
A topically organized book of reference on a certain field of knowledge, regardless of size.

handbrake handbrakes n
handrem
(mechanical engineering, automotive, railroading) The mechanism, particularly the locking hand-operated lever or foot-operated toggle lever in a motorcar or the hand-operated crank on a railcar, which is used to set and release such a brake.

handcart handcarts n
handkar
A cart designed to be pulled or pushed by hand (as opposed to with a beast of burden.)

handclapping handclappings n
handgeklap
The activity of clapping hands, especially as part of a musical performance.

handcuff /ˈhændˌkʌf/ handcuffs n
handboei
(rarely singular) One ring of a locking fetter for the hand or one pair.

handcuff /ˈhændˌkʌf/ v
boeien handboeien omdoen in de boeien slaan
To apply handcuffs to

handcuffs n
handboeien
A fastening consisting of two metal rings, designed to go around a person's wrists, and connected by a chain or hinge.

hander /ˈhændə(ɹ)/ handers n
overhandiger
One who hands over or transmits; a conveyor in succession

handfast handfasts n
handvest
(obsolete) A contract, agreement, covenant; specifically betrothal, espousal.

handful /ˈhæn(d)fəl/ /ˈhæn(d)fʊl/ handfuls handsful n
handvol
The amount that a hand will grasp or contain.
handbreed handbreedte
(obsolete) A hand's breadth; four inches.
handvol beetje
A small number, usually approximately five.
handenbinder lastpost
(informal) Something which can only be managed with difficulty.

handgun handguns n
vuistvuurwapen
A small gun with a relatively short barrel, designed to be held and operated with a single hand.

handicap /ˈhændikæp/ handicaps n
handicap
(sports) An allowance of a certain amount of time or distance in starting, granted in a race (or other contest of skill) to the competitor possessing disadvantages; or an additional weight or other hindrance imposed upon the one possessing advantages, in order to equalize, as much as possible, the chances of success.
(sometimes considered offensive) The disadvantage itself, in particular physical or mental disadvantages of people.

handicapped more handicapped most handicapped adj
andersvalide behinderd beperkt gebrekkig gehandicapt invalide
Having a handicap.

handicraft /ˈhændɪkɹæft/ /ˈhændɪkɹɑːft/ handicrafts n
ambacht
A trade requiring skill of hand; manual occupation; handcraft.

handicraftsman handicraftsmen n
ambachtsman
A practitioner of a handicraft, usually male.

handkerchief /ˈheɪŋkɚt͡ʃɪf/ /ˈhæŋkətʃiːf/ /ˈhæŋkətʃɪf/ /ˈhæŋkɚt͡ʃɪf/ handkerchiefs handkerchieves n
zakdoek
A piece of cloth, usually square and often fine and elegant, carried for wiping the face, eyes, nose or hands.

handle /ˈhæn.dl̩/ /ˈhɛən.dl̩/ handles n
handvat hengsel heft handgreep
The part of an object which is (designed to be) held in the hand when used or moved.
klink
(gambling) The gross amount of wagering within a given period of time or for a given event at one of more establishments.

handle /ˈhæn.dl̩/ /ˈhɛən.dl̩/ v
aanraken betasten
(transitive) To touch; to feel or hold with the hand(s).
hanteren behandelen gebruiken zich bezighouden met
(transitive, rare) To accustom to the hand; to take care of with the hands.
bedienen hanteren omgaan met
(transitive) To manage, use, or wield with the hands.
aanpakken behandelen
(transitive) To manage, control, or direct.
behandelen
(transitive) To treat, to deal with (in a specified way).
(transitive) To deal with (a subject, argument, topic, or theme) in speaking, in writing, or in art.
(transitive) To receive and transfer; to have pass through one's hands; hence, to buy and sell.
omgaan zich bezighouden met
(transitive, rare) To be concerned with; to be an expert in.

handleable adj
handelbaar
Capable of being handled

handlebar /ˈhændəlbɑː/ /ˈhændəlbɑːɹ/ handlebars n
fietsstuur stuur motorstuur
(mostly, in the plural) The bar used to steer a bicycle, motorbike, or similar vehicle using the hands.

handler /ˈhæn.dlə/ /ˈhæn.dlɚ/ handlers n
behandelaar
(literally) One who handles something (especially manually) or someone.
behandelaar verantwoordelijke
(in combination) A controller, trainer, someone who handles a specified thing, animal or person (especially a prizefighter).

handmade /ˈhændˌmeɪd/ /ˌhændˈmeɪd/ adj
handgemaakt met de hand gemaakt
Made by hand; manufactured manually.

handmaid /ˈhændˌmeɪd/ handmaids n
dienstmaagd
(now, historical) A maid that waits at hand; a female servant or attendant.

handpicked adj
handgekozen
(figurative) Selected with great care or by insiders or an individual.

hands down more hands down most hands down adv
met gemak met losse handen moeiteloos
(idiomatic) without much effort; easily

hands off more hands off most hands off adj
laat maar doen
Tending not to interfere with people's (employees', subjects', etc.) decisions and actions.

hands off interjection
afblijven! niet aanraken!
(informal) don't touch!
hand af!
(nautical, historical) cut off a hand: decreed by old admiralty law as punishment for pulling a knife during a fight with a shipmate.

hands up interjection
handen omhoog!
(idiomatic) Surrender (by raising your hands)!

handsaw handsaws n
handzaag
A saw small enough to be used by one hand.

handshake handshakes n
handdruk
The grasping of hands by two people when greeting, leave-taking, or making an agreement.

handsoap handsoaps n
handzeep
A (bar or liquid) soap for the hands.

handsome /ˈhæn.səm/ /ˈhænd.səm/ /ˈhænt.səm/ handsomer handsomest more handsome most handsome adj
knap
Of a man or boy: attractively manly, having a pleasing face and overall effect.

handstand /ˈhændˌstænd/ handstands n
handstand
A movement or position in which a person is upside down, supported by their arms with their hands on the ground.

handwriting /ˈhændɹaɪtɪŋ/ handwritings n
handschrift
The act or process of writing done with the hand, rather than typed or word-processed.
The characteristic writing of a particular person.

handwritten adj
handgeschreven
written with a pen or pencil, as opposed to typed

handy /ˈhæn.di/ handier handiest adj
handig
Easy to use, useful.
Dexterous, skilful. (of a person)
bij de hand binnen handbereik
Nearby, within reach.

handyman /ˈhændimæn/ handymen n
manusje-van-alles
(informal) A person who does small tasks and odd jobs

hang /hæŋ/ [heɪŋ] v
hangen ophangen
(intransitive) To be or remain suspended.
zweven
(intransitive) To float, as if suspended.
laten hangen
(transitive) To hold or bear in a suspended or inclined manner or position instead of erect.
hangen opgehangen
(transitive) To cause (something) to be suspended, as from a hook, hanger, hinges, or the like.
(transitive) To prevent from reaching a decision, especially by refusing to join in a verdict that must be unanimous.
ophangen hangen
(intransitive, legal) To be executed by suspension by one's neck from a gallows, a tree, or other raised bar, attached by a rope tied into a noose.
(transitive, chess) To cause (a piece) to become vulnerable to capture.
ophangen hangen rondhangen uithangen
(intransitive, informal) To loiter; to hang around; to spend time idly.
ophangen
(transitive) To exhibit (an object) by hanging.
behangen
(transitive) To apply (wallpaper or drywall to a wall).
behangen volhangen
(transitive) To decorate (something) with hanging objects.
hangen laten vastlopen
(transitive, computing) To cause (a program or computer) to stop responding.

hang around v
rondhangen
(idiomatic) To stay, linger, or loiter.
(idiomatic) To spend time or be friends. (especially to hang around with someone)

hang out /ˈhæŋ ˈaʊt/ v
rondhangen
(dated, informal) To be unyielding; to hold out.

hangar /ˈhæŋə/ /ˈhæŋɚ/ hangars n
hangar
A large garage-like structure where aircraft are kept.

hanger /ˈhæŋ.ə/ /ˈhæŋ.ɚ/ [ˈheɪŋ.ɚ] hangers n
kleerhanger knaapje
One who hangs, or causes to be hanged; a hangman, paper hanger, etc.

hanger-on hangers-on n
klit
Someone who hangs on, or sticks to, a person, place, or service.

hanging /ˈhæŋ.ɪŋ/ adj
hangend hangende
Suspended.

hanging /ˈhæŋ.ɪŋ/ hangings n
verhangen verhanging
(countable, uncountable) The act of hanging a person (or oneself) by the neck in order to kill that person (or to commit suicide).
behang drapperie verhanging wandtapijt
(countable) Anything that is hung as a decorative element (such as curtains, gobelins, or posters).

hanging indentation hanging indentations n
hangend inspringcommando hangende inspring hangende inspringing

hangman hangmen n
beul
(countable) An executioner responsible for hanging criminals.
galgje
(uncountable, games) A guessing game where one has to guess the word an opponent is thinking of by guessing one letter at a time, and involving the gradual drawing of a stick figure hanging from the gallows.

hangnail /ˈhæŋneɪl/ [heɪŋneɪ̯ɫ] hangnails n
dwangnagel nijnagel stroopnagel nijdnagel
A loose, narrow strip of nail tissue protruding from the side edge and anchored near the base of a fingernail or toenail.

hangover /ˈhæŋoʊvɚ/ /ˈhæŋəʊvə/ hangovers n
kater
Negative effects, such as headache or nausea, caused by previous drunkenness due to (excessive) consumption of alcohol.

hanker /ˈhæŋkə(ɹ)/ v
hunkeren
To crave, want or desire.

hankerer hankerers n
agognatore hunkeraar
A person who hankers

hankering hankerings n
hunkering
(often, followed by for or after) A strong, restless desire, longing, or mental inclination.

hansom hansoms n
tweewielig rijtuig met koetsier achterop
(historical) A Hansom cab; a carriage

hapax legomenon /ˌhæ.pæks ləˈɡɑ.məˌnɑn/ /ˌhæ.pæks ləˈɡɒ.məˌnɒn/ hapax legomena n
hapax hapax legomenon
(linguistics) A word occurring only once in a given corpus.

haphazard /ˌhæpˈhæz.əd/ /ˌhæpˈhæz.ɚd/ more haphazard most haphazard adj
chaotisch ongeordend willekeurig
Random; chaotic; incomplete; not thorough, constant, or consistent.

haphazardly /hæpˈhæzədli/ /hæpˈhæzɚdli/ more haphazardly most haphazardly adv
om het even wat
In a haphazard manner; in a random, chaotic, and incomplete manner.

hapless /ˈhæpləs/ /ˈhæplɪs/ more hapless most hapless adj
onfortuinlijk ongelukkig
Very unlucky; ill-fated.

haplogroup haplogroups n
haplogroep
(genetics) A group of closely related haplotypes.

haplology /hæˈplɒləd͡ʒi/ haplologies n
haplologie
(phonology, uncountable) The process of deleting one of two almost identical syllables within a word.
(phonology, countable) An instance of deleting one of two almost identical syllables within a word.

happen /ˈhæpən/ v
gebeuren
(transitive, archaic) To happen to; to befall.

happenstance /ˈhap(ə)nˌstans/ /ˈhæpənˌstæns/ happenstances n
toeval

happily ever after adv
en ze leefden nog lang en gelukkig
(idiomatic, often preceded by "they lived") Happily until death; used in a formulaic ending for fairy tales.

happiness /ˈhæpinəs/ /ˈhæpinɪs/ happinesses n
geluk blijheid vreugde blijdschap
(uncountable) The emotion of being happy; joy.
geluk blijheid blijdschap
(archaic, uncountable) prosperity, thriving, wellbeing.
geluk fortuin
(archaic, uncountable) Good luck; good fortune.

happy /ˈhæpi/ happier happiest more happy most happy adj
blij gelukkig
Having a feeling arising from a consciousness of well-being or of enjoyment; enjoying good of any kind, such as comfort, peace, or tranquillity; blissful, contented, joyous.
gelukkig blij
Experiencing the effect of favourable fortune; favored by fortune or luck; fortunate, lucky, propitious.
tevreden
Content, willing, satisfied (with or to do something); having no objection (to something).
bedreven handig kundig
(Of acts, speech, etc.) Appropriate, apt, felicitous.

happy Easter phraseologicalUnit
vrolijk Pasen zalig Pasen
An expression used during Easter to wish someone a happy time.

happy New Year phraseologicalUnit
Gelukkig Nieuwjaar
A wish said around the start of a new year to wish someone well for the New Year (holiday) or for the (entire) new year.

happy as a clam adj
zo gelukkig als een kind
(simile) Very happy and carefree.

happy birthday /ˈhæp.i ˈbɜːθ.deɪ/ /ˈhæp.i ˈbɝθˌdeɪ/ interjection
gelukkige verjaardag fijne verjaardag gefeliciteerd met je verjaardag gefeliciteerd proficiat
Said or written to a person who is celebrating their birthday in order to convey the good wishes of the speaker or writer (literally, "may you have a happy birthday")

happy ending happy endings n
blijeinde happy ending
(literature) A clichéd conclusion in which all loose ends are tied up and all main characters are content.
(vulgar, slang, euphemistic) A hand job, especially one provided by the masseuse to the client at or towards the end of a massage.

happy holidays phraseologicalUnit
fijne feestdagen gelukkige feestdagen vrolijke feestdagen
(US, Canada) A greeting used during the Christmas and winter holiday season to recognize the celebration of many holidays, sometimes starting with Thanksgiving and including Hanukkah, the winter solstice, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and New Year's Day.

happy-go-lucky happy-go-luckier happy-go-luckiest adj
onbekommerd onbezorgd zorgeloos
carefree or untroubled

haptic /ˈhæptɪk/ adj
haptisch
Of or relating to the sense of touch.

hapticity hapticities n
hapticiteit
(chemistry) A measure of the number of atoms of a ligand that are coordinated to a central atom.

haptonomy n
haptonomie

haram /həˈɹɑːm/ adj
haram
(Islam, fiqh) Forbidden by Islam: unlawful, sinful.

harangue /həˈɹeɪŋ/ /həˈɹæŋ/ harangues n
preek
A tirade, harsh scolding or rant, whether spoken or written.

harass /həˈɹæs/ /ˈhæɹəs/ v
pesten
To annoy (someone) frequently or systematically; to pester.
kwellen vervolgen
To put excessive burdens upon (someone); to subject (someone) to anxieties.

harassment /-mɪnt/ /həˈɹæs.mənt/ /ˈhæɹ.əs.mənt/ harassments n
pesterij
Deliberate pestering or intimidation.

harbinger /ˈhɑɹbɪnd͡ʒəɹ/ /ˈhɑːbɪndʒə/ harbingers n
voorbode
A person or thing that foreshadows or foretells the coming of someone or something.

harbinger /ˈhɑɹbɪnd͡ʒəɹ/ /ˈhɑːbɪndʒə/ v
aankondigen
(transitive) To announce or precede; to be a harbinger of.

harbor /ˈhɑɹbɚ/ /ˈhɑːbə/ harbors n
rede ree
(countable) Any place of shelter.
haven
(countable, nautical) A sheltered expanse of water, adjacent to land, in which ships may anchor or dock, especially for loading and unloading.

harbor /ˈhɑɹbɚ/ /ˈhɑːbə/ v
onderbrengen
(transitive) To provide a harbor or safe place for.

harbormaster harbormasters n
havenmeester havenkapitein
(US, nautical) An official responsible for the enforcement of regulations in a port.

harbour porpoise harbour porpoises n
gewone bruinvis bruinvis
A porpoise, Phocoena phocoena, that inhabits coastal areas and river estuaries.

hard /hɑɹd/ /hɑːd/ harder hardest more hard most hard adj
hard
Resistant to pressure; difficult to break, cut or penetrate.
Severe, harsh, unfriendly, brutal.
hard kalkrijk
(of water) High in dissolved chemical salts, especially those of calcium.
sterk straf
(of drink or drugs) Strong.
moeilijk zwaar
Demanding a lot of effort to endure.
Difficult or requiring a lot of effort to do, understand, experience, or deal with.
hard onweerlegbaar
Unquestionable, unequivocal.

hard cider hard ciders n
appelwijn cider
(US) An alcoholic beverage formed by fermenting cider (apple juice).

hard code v
in de broncode voegen innestelen
(computing) To insert an unchangeable program into a device; to hard-wire.

hard disk hard disks n
harde schijf
(computer hardware) The unit itself, and all the disks within it.

hard drive hard drives n
harde schijf
(computing) A device used for storing large amounts of data for a computer that persist while the computer is turned off.

hard hat hard hats n
veiligheidshelm
A helmet, usually made from rigid plastic, used on construction sites to protect the head from falling objects.

hard of hearing more hard of hearing most hard of hearing adj
hardhorig
(idiomatic) Having difficulty hearing; somewhat deaf.

hard science hard sciences n
bètawetenschap
(informal) Any of the natural and physical sciences that use the scientific method and experiments to test theories. Examples include mathematics, biology, physics, chemistry and geology.

hard shoulder hard shoulders n
pechstrook vluchtstrook
A verge to the side of a highway, which should be used only in case of an emergency (especially on a motorway)

hard sign hard signs n
hard teken
The Cyrillic letter Ъ/ъ, which in modern languages serves to denote a hard (non-palatalized) consonant.

hard up more hard up most hard up adj
blut platzak
(colloquial) Lacking money; impecunious; in financial difficulties.

hard water hard waters n
hard water
(chemistry) Water with a high concentration of dissolved minerals, especially calcium, making it difficult to lather with soap.

hard-boiled more hard-boiled most hard-boiled adj
hardgekookt
Cooked to a solid consistency. (of a boiled egg)

hard-nosed adj
halsstarrig realistisch
(idiomatic) Hardheaded, stubborn.

harden /ˈhɑɹdn̩/ /ˈhɑːdn̩/ v
verharden verstijven
(intransitive) To become hard (tough, resistant to pressure).
verharden harden
(transitive, ergative) To make something hard or harder (tough, resistant to pressure).
verstevigen
(transitive, figurative) To strengthen.
verharden
(ambitransitive) To become or make (a person or thing) resistant or less sensitive.

hardfern hardferns n
dubbelloof

hardhead hardheads n
Australische witoogeend
A brown diving duck, Aythya australis, native to Australia.

hardheaded more hardheaded most hardheaded adj
koppig
Stubborn; wilful.
pragmatisch
Realistic; pragmatic.

hardly /ˈhɑɹdli/ /ˈhɑːdli/ hardlier hardliest more hardly most hardly adv
nauwelijks
(degree) Barely, only just, almost not.

hardness /ˈhɑɹdnəs/ /ˈhɑːdnəs/ hardnesses n
hardheid
The quality of being hard.

hardship /ˈhɑɹdˌʃɪp/ /ˈhɑːdˌʃɪp/ hardships n
ellende
Difficulty or trouble; hard times.

hardstyle n
hardstyle
(music) A genre of electronic dance music that combines elements of trance, techno, and hardcore.

hardtack hardtacks n
scheepsbeschuit tweebak zeebeschuit zeekaak
(nautical) A large, hard biscuit made from unleavened flour and water; formerly used as a long-term staple food aboard ships.

hardware /ˈhɑɹdˌwɛɹ/ /ˈhɑːdˌwɛə/ n
hardware
(computing) The part of a computer that is fixed and cannot be altered without replacement or physical modification; motherboard, expansion cards, etc. Compare software.

hardware store hardware stores n
ijzerwinkel ijzerwarenwinkel
A merchant that sells tools, fasteners, and similar objects known collectively as hardware, as well as related sundries used in construction and repair.

hardwood /ˈhɑɹdˌwʊd/ hardwoods n
hardhout

hardworking more hardworking most hardworking adj
ijverig vlijtig
Of a person, taking their work seriously and doing it well and rapidly.

hare /hɛə/ /hɛɚ/ /hɛː/ hares n
haas
(uncountable) The meat from this animal.

harebell harebells n
grasklokje
A perennial flowering plant, Campanula rotundifolia, native to the Northern Hemisphere, with blue, bell-like flowers.

harefoot harefeet n
hazenpootje
A type of clover, Trifolium arvense.
A type of mushroom, Coprinopsis lagopus

harelip harelips n
hazenlip
(teratology) A congenital malformation of the upper lip, reminiscent of the mouth of a hare.

harem /(ˌ)hɑːˈɹiːm/ /ˈhæɹəm/ /ˈhɑːɹiːm/ /ˈhɛəɹəm/ harems n
harem vrouwenverblijf
The private section of an Arab household, traditionally forbidden to male strangers. [1841]
harem
A group of someone's girlfriends, wives and/or concubines in a polygamous household.
A group of female animals (cows) herded and controlled by a male animal (bull) of that species for breeding purposes. Such behaviour is exhibited by bovids including cattle and buffalo as well as moose, elephants, seals, sea lions, baboons, and elephant seals.[2006]

hark /hɑː(ɹ)k/ v
aanhoren luisteren
(archaic, often, imperative) To listen attentively.

harlequin /ˈhɑɹlɪkwɪn/ /ˈhɑːlɪkwɪn/ harlequins n
harlekijn
A pantomime fool, typically dressed in colorful checkered clothes.

harlequin duck harlequin ducks n
harlekijneend
A North American wild duck, Histrionicus histrionicus.

harlot /ˈhɑɹlət/ /ˈhɑːlət/ harlots n
hoer prostituee
(obsolete) A churl; a common man; a person, male or female, of low birth, especially one given to low conduct.

harlotry harlotries n
hoererij prostitutie
The trade of a harlot; prostitution.

harm /hɑɹm/ /hɑːm/ harms n
schade
Physical injury; hurt; damage.

harm /hɑɹm/ /hɑːm/ v
beschadigen schaden
To cause injury to another; to hurt; to cause damage to something.

harmful /ˈhɑɹmfl̩/ /ˈhɑːmfl̩/ harmfuller harmfullest more harmful most harmful adj
schadelijk
of a kind likely to be damaging; injurious

harmless /ˈhɑɹmləs/ /ˈhɑːmləs/ more harmless most harmless adj
ongevaarlijk onschadelijk
Incapable of causing harm or danger; safe.

harmonic /hɑː(ɹ)ˈmɒnɪk/ more harmonic most harmonic adj
harmonisch
Pertaining to harmony.

harmonic /hɑː(ɹ)ˈmɒnɪk/ harmonics n
harmonische
(physics) A component frequency of the signal of a wave that is an integer multiple of the fundamental frequency.

harmonica /ˌhɑɹˈmɑ.nɪ.kə/ /ˌhɑɹˈmɒ.nɪ.kə/ harmonicas n
mondharmonica
A musical wind instrument with a series of holes for the player to blow into, each hole producing a different note

harmonious /hɑɹˈmoʊniəs/ /hɑːˈməʊnɪəs/ more harmonious most harmonious adj
harmonieus
Showing accord in feeling or action.
Having components pleasingly or appropriately combined.
Melodious; in harmony.

harmonium /hɑː(ɹ)ˈməʊniəm/ harmoniums n
harmonium
(music) A small keyboard instrument that consists of a series of reed pipes, which sound when one of the keys is pressed to open a valve that allows air to pass through.

harmonization harmonizations n
harmonisatie
An act of harmonizing.

harmony /ˈhɑɹ.mə.ni/ /ˈhɑː.mə.ni/ harmonies n
eendracht overeenstemming samenklank
Agreement or accord.
harmonie samenklank
(music) Two or more notes played simultaneously to produce a chord.

harness /ˈhaː.nəs/ /ˈhɑɹ.nəs/ /ˈhɑː.nəs/ harnesses n
tuig
(countable) A restraint or support, especially one consisting of a loop or network of rope or straps, and especially one worn by a working animal such as a horse pulling a carriage or farm implement.

harness saddle harness saddles n
opzadelen zadelen
The part of a harness which supports the weight of poles or shafts attaching a vehicle to a horse or other animal.

harnpan harnpans n
breinpan hersenpan schedel

harp /hɑɹp/ /hɑːp/ harps n
harp
(musical instrument) A musical instrument consisting of a body and a curved neck, strung with strings of varying length that are stroked or plucked with the fingers and are vertical to the soundboard when viewed from the end of the body

harp /hɑɹp/ /hɑːp/ v
doordrammen
(derogatory, usually with on) To repeatedly mention a subject, especially so as to nag or complain.

harp seal /ˈhɑɹp.siːl/ /ˈhɑːp.siːl/ harp seals n
zadelrob
One of species Pagophilus groenlandicus, a true seal (or earless seal) found in the northernmost Atlantic Ocean and adjacent parts of the Arctic Ocean.

harpist /ˈhɑɹpɪst/ harpists n
harpist harpiste
Someone who plays a harp, especially a pedal harp.

harpoon /hɑːɹˈpuːn/ /hɑːˈpuːn/ harpoons n
harpoen
A spearlike weapon with a barbed head used in hunting whales and large fish.

harpoon /hɑːɹˈpuːn/ /hɑːˈpuːn/ v
harpoeneren
(transitive) To shoot something with a harpoon.

harpsichord /ˈhɑɹp.sɪˌkɔɹd/ /ˈhɑː(ɹ)p.sɪ.kɔː(ɹ)d/ harpsichords n
klavecimbel
(musical instruments) A musical instrument with a keyboard that produces sound through a mechanical process. When the performer presses a key, a corresponding plectrum plucks a tuned string. The harpsichord originated in late medieval Europe and is one of the most important instruments used to perform Baroque music.

harpsichordist harpsichordists n
klavecimbelspeler
One who plays the harpsichord.

harpy /ˈhɑɹpi/ /ˈhɑːpi/ harpies n
harpij
(mythological creature) A mythological creature generally depicted as a bird-of-prey with the head of maiden, a face pale with hunger and long claws on her hands personifying the destructive power of storm winds.
(derogatory) A shrewish woman.

harpy eagle harpy eagles n
harpij harpijarend
(ornithology) A neotropical eagle, Harpia harpyja.

harquebus /ˈhɑɹkwɪbʌs/ /ˈhɑɹkɪbʌs/ harquebuses harquebusses n
haakbus
An obsolete matchlock firearm.

harridan /ˈhæɹ.ɪ.dən/ /ˈhɛɹ.ɪ.dən/ harridans n
harpij helleveeg viswijf
A vicious and scolding woman, especially an older one.

harrier /ˈhæɹi.ə(ɹ)/ harriers n
kiekendief
Any of several birds of prey in the genus Circus of the subfamily Circinae which fly low over meadows and marshes and hunt small mammals or birds.

harrow /ˈhæɹoʊ/ /ˈhæɹəʊ/ /ˈhɛɹoʊ/ harrows n
eg egge
A device consisting of a heavy framework having several disks or teeth in a row, which is dragged across ploughed land to smooth or break up the soil, to remove weeds or cover seeds; a harrow plow.

harrow /ˈhæɹoʊ/ /ˈhæɹəʊ/ /ˈhɛɹoʊ/ v
eggen
(transitive) To drag a harrow over; to break up with a harrow.
aanjagen angst doen schrikken
(transitive) To traumatize or disturb; to frighten or torment.

harrowing /ˈhæɹəʊiŋ/ more harrowing most harrowing adj
verschrikkelijk verstorend vreselijk
Causing pain or distress.

harrowing of hell harrowings of hell n
helletocht hellevaart
(mythology, theology) A raid into the underworld by a heroic figure.

harsh /hæʃ/ /hɑɹʃ/ /hɑːʃ/ harsher harshest more harsh most harsh adj
grof ruw
Unpleasantly rough to the touch or other senses.
zwaar wreed
Severe or cruel.

hart /hɑɹt/ /hɑːt/ harts n
hert hertenbok reebok
A male deer, especially the male of the red deer after his fifth year.

hartebeest /ˈhɑːtəbiːst/ hartebeest hartebeests n
hartenbeest
A type of grassland antelope, Alcelaphus buselaphus, native to parts of Africa.

harvest /ˈhaːvəst/ /ˈhɑɹ.vəst/ /ˈhɑɹ.vɪst/ /ˈhɑː(ɹ)vəst/ /ˈhɑː(ɹ)vɪst/ harvests n
oogst
The yield of harvesting, i.e., the gathered crops or fruits.
opbrengst
(by extension) The product or result of any exertion or course of action; reward or consequences.
oogst oogsttijd
The season of gathering ripened crops; specifically, the time of reaping and gathering grain.
oogstfeest
(paganism) A modern pagan ceremony held on or around the autumn equinox, which is in the harvesting season.

harvest /ˈhaːvəst/ /ˈhɑɹ.vəst/ /ˈhɑɹ.vɪst/ /ˈhɑː(ɹ)vəst/ /ˈhɑː(ɹ)vɪst/ v
oogsten binnenhalen
(transitive) To bring in a harvest; reap; glean.
oogsten
(intransitive) To be occupied bringing in a harvest.
oogsten behalen winnen
(transitive) To win, achieve a gain.

harvest mite harvest mites n
oogstmijt
Any of various mites of the genus Trombicula that inhabit forests and grasslands and which, in their larval stage, attach to various animals including humans and feed on skin, often causing itching.

harvest mouse harvest mice n
dwergmuis oogstmuis
Micromys minutus, a species of the sub-family Murinae (Old World rats and mice).

harvestman harvestmen n
hooiwagen
An order of terrestrial, non-venomous arachnids with often very long legs: Opiliones.

has-been /ˈhæz.biːn/ /ˈhæz.bɪn/ has-beens n
passe
(pejorative) A person, especially one formerly popular or influential, who continues in their field after their popularity or effectiveness has peaked and is now in decline.

hash /ˈhæʃ/ hashes n
hachee
Food, especially meat and potatoes, chopped and mixed together. corn-beef hash
hasj
(informal) Hashish, a drug derived from the cannabis plant.
hekje kruisje
(typography) The # symbol (octothorpe, pound).

hash brown hash browns n
hash brown
A fried patty made from finely-diced bits of potato.

hashish /hæˈʃiːʃ/ /həˈʃiːʃ/ /ˈhæʃɪʃ/ hashishes n
hasjiesj hasj
The leaves and tender parts of the Indian hemp plant (which are intoxicating), which are dried for either chewing or smoking.

hashtag /ˈhæʃˌtæɡ/ hashtags n
hashtag
(Internet) A metadata tag, signaled by a preceding hash sign (#), used to label content. [from 2007]

hasp /hæsp/ /hɑːsp/ hasps n
windhaak
A clasp, especially a metal strap fastened by a padlock or a pin; also, a hook for fastening a door.

hassium /ˈhæsiəm/ n
hassium
An artificially-produced transuranic chemical element (symbol Hs) with atomic number 108.

hassle /ˈhæsl̩/ hassles n
poeha
An action which is not worth the difficulty involved.

haste makes waste proverb
haast en spoed is zelden goed haastige spoed is zelden goed
Being too hasty leads to wasteful mistakes.

hasten /ˈheɪ.sən/ v
haasten
(intransitive) To move or act in a quick fashion.
bespoedigen verhaasten
(transitive) To make someone speed up or make something happen quicker.
vervroegen
(transitive) To cause some scheduled event to happen earlier.

hasty /ˈheɪsti/ hastier hastiest adj
haastig
Acting in haste; being too hurried or quick

hat /hæt/ [hat] [hɛt] hats n
hoed
A covering for the head, often in the approximate form of a cone, dome or cylinder closed at its top end, and sometimes having a brim and other decoration.
(Cambridge University slang, obsolete) A student who is also the son of a nobleman (and so allowed to wear a hat instead of a mortarboard).
pet petje
(figuratively) A particular role or capacity that a person might fill.

hatband hatbands n
hoedenband
A band fastened around a hat.

hatch /hæt͡ʃ/ hatches n
luik
A horizontal door in a floor or ceiling.
doorgeefluik
An opening in a wall at window height for the purpose of serving food or other items. A pass through.

hatch /hæt͡ʃ/ v
uit het ei komen
(intransitive, of young animals) To emerge from an egg.
uitkomen
(intransitive, of eggs) To break open when a young animal emerges from it.
uitbroeden een ei bevruchten op een ei broeden
(transitive) To incubate eggs; to cause to hatch.

hatchet /ˈhæt͡ʃɪt/ hatchets n
bijl handbijl
A small, light axe with a short handle; a tomahawk.

hatching hatchings n
arcering
A method of shading areas of a drawing or diagram with fine parallel lines.

hate /heɪt/ /hæɪ̯t/ v
haten
(transitive) To dislike intensely or greatly.

hate mail n
haatmail
Hostile correspondence sent to an individual or group.

hateful /ˈheɪtfəl/ hatefuller hatefullest more hateful most hateful adj
hatelijk
Full of hatred.

hatemonger hatemongers n
haatzaaier
A person who encourages hatred towards a person or group of people.

hater /ˈheɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈheɪtɚ/ haters n
haatster hater
One who hates.

hatpin hatpins n
hoedenspeld
A long straight pin, often with a decorative head, used to secure a woman's hat to her hair.

hatred /ˈheɪtɹɪd/ hatreds n
haat
Strong aversion; intense dislike.

hatter /ˈhætə(ɹ)/ hatters n
hoedenmaker
A person who makes, sells, or repairs hats.

haughtily more haughtily most haughtily adv
hooghartig
In a haughty manner; with excessive or unwarranted pride.

haughty /ˈhɑti/ /ˈhɔːti/ haughtier haughtiest adj
hoogmoedig hooghartig
Conveying in demeanour the assumption of superiority; disdainful, supercilious.

haul /hɑl/ /hɔl/ /hɔːl/ hauls n
buit vangst
An amount of something that has been taken, especially of fish, illegal loot, or items purchased on a shopping trip.

haulm /hɒm/ /hɔːm/ haulms n
stro
(uncountable) The stems of various cultivated plants, left after harvesting the crop, which are used as animal food or litter, or for thatching.
halm
(countable) An individual plant stem.

haunch /hɑnt͡ʃ/ /hɑːnt͡ʃ/ /hɒnt͡ʃ/ /hɔnt͡ʃ/ /hɔːnt͡ʃ/ haunches n
bout
The loin and leg of a quadruped, especially when used as food.

haunt /hænt/ /hɑːnt/ /hɔːnt/ haunts n
trefpunt
A place at which one is regularly found; a habitation or hangout.

haunt /hænt/ /hɑːnt/ /hɔːnt/ v
rondspoken
(transitive) To inhabit or to visit frequently (most often used in reference to ghosts).
beklemmen
(transitive) To make uneasy, restless.
achtervolgen
(transitive) To stalk; to follow.
achtervolgen verblijven wonen
(intransitive, now, rare) To live habitually; to stay, to remain.

haunted house haunted houses n
spookhuis spookslot
A amusement attraction in which a building or series of rooms is decorated to frighten the people who pass through.

haute couture /əʊt kuːˈtjʊə/ n
Franse mode haute couture
The fashion houses or fashion designers that create exclusive and often trendsetting fashions.
haute couture
Any unique stylish design made to order for wealthy and high-status clients.

haute cuisine /əʊt kwɪˈziːn/ n
haute cuisine
Refined cookery, especially when practiced as an art form.

have /heɪv/ /hæf/ /hæv/ /həv/ /ə/ /əv/ v
hebben
(transitive) To possess, own.
(transitive) To engage in sexual intercourse with.
hebben zijn
(auxiliary verb, taking a past participle) Used in forming the perfect aspect.
krijgen
(transitive) To give birth to.

have a bone to pick v
een appeltje te schillen hebben
(idiomatic, usually followed by with) To have a complaint or grievance (with somebody); to have a contentious issue to discuss.

have a nice day phraseologicalUnit
een prettige dag verder
(US, Canada, rather formal) . A polite parting during daytime.
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see have,‎ a,‎ nice,‎ day.

have a safe trip home phraseologicalUnit
goede terugreis

have a say v
in de melk te brokkelen hebben inspraak hebben
(idiom, intransitive) To (receive the opportunity to) voice one's opinion.

have a screw loose v
een vijs kwijt zijn
(slang) To be insane, irrational, or eccentric.

have a seat v
ga zitten
To sit down; to take a seat.

have blood on one's hands v
bloed aan zijn handen hebben
(idiomatic) To be responsible for a violent act.

have butterflies in one's stomach v
vlinders in de buik hebben

have eyes bigger than one's stomach v
ogen groter dan je maag hebben
(idiomatic) To take more food on one's plate than one can eat; to be greedy.

have fun interjection
veel plezier
Used to wish somebody a good and enjoyable time when they are about to do something.

have fun v
lol maken
To enjoy oneself; to experience enjoyable activities.

have had it up to here v
het [[tot hier zitten|zit ... tot hier]]
(idiomatic) To have become very frustrated or angry; to have reached the limit of one's patience or forbearance.

have in mind v
in gedachte hebben
(transitive, idiomatic) To consider, to contemplate, to intend.

have it in for v
een hekel hebben aan
(transitive, colloquial) To be very angry with; to have a grudge against; to intend revenge against.

have kittens v
een toeval krijgen
(informal) To become extremely upset.

have one's cake and eat it too v
het is het een of het ander
(idiomatic) To benefit by having two things which are mutually incompatible (such as eating a piece of cake and yet still possessing that piece for future use).

have one's hand in the till v
uit de kas graaien
(idiomatic) To embezzle, to steal from one's place of business.

have other fish to fry v
andere katten te geselen hebben
(idiom) To have more important things to do.

have second thoughts v
bedenkingen hebben
(idiomatic) To change one's opinion, or be uneasy about a previous decision.

have seen better days v
betere tijden gekend hebben
(euphemistic, of a person or thing) To be in poor condition, to be worn out.

have sex v
neuken seks hebben vrijen
To engage in any sexual act.

have the floor v
het woord hebben

have to /ˈhæf.tu/ /ˈhæf.tə/ /ˈhæv.tuː/ v
moeten
Must; need to; to be urged to; to be required to; indicates obligation.

haven /ˈheɪvən/ havens n
haven
(slightly, dated) A harbour or anchorage protected from the sea.
toevluchtsoord vrijhaven
(by extension) A peaceful place.

haversack haversacks n
haverzak
(archaic) An oat-sack, or nosebag for a horse.

havoc /ˈhævək/ /ˈhævɪk/ havocs n
verwoesting
Widespread devastation and destruction.

haw /hɔː/ interjection
ha
An imitation of laughter, often used to express scorn or disbelief. Often doubled or tripled (haw haw or haw haw haw).
linksom
An instruction for a horse or other animal to turn towards the driver, typically left.

haw /hɔː/ haws n
haag
(historical) A hedge.

hawfinch hawfinches n
appelvink
A large Eurasian finch (Coccothraustes coccothraustes), with a thick bill.

hawk /hɑk/ /hɔk/ /hɔːk/ hawks n
havik
A diurnal predatory bird of the family Accipitridae, smaller than an eagle.
(politics) An advocate of aggressive political positions and actions. [from 1962]

hawk owl hawk owls n
sperweruil
The northern hawk owl, Surnia ulula.
valkuil
Any owl in the genus Ninox, native to Australasia.

hawker /ˈhɑkɚ/ /ˈhɔkɚ/ /ˈhɔːkə/ hawkers n
glazenmaker
Any dragonfly of the family Aeshnidae; a darner.

hawksbeard hawksbeards n
streepzaad
Any of various annual and perennial flowering plants of the genus Crepis, superficially resembling the dandelion.

hawksbill turtle hawksbill turtles n
karetschildpad
A sea turtle species (Eretmochelys imbricata).

hawsehole hawseholes n
kluisgat
(nautical) The hole through which a ship's anchor rope is passed.

hawser hawsers n
tros
(nautical) A cable or heavy rope used to tow or moor a ship.

hawthorn /ˈhɔ.θɔɹn/ /ˈhɔː.θɔːn/ hawthorns n
meidoorn meidoren
Any of various shrubs and small trees of the genus Crataegus having small, apple-like fruits and thorny branches

hawthorn berry /ˈhɑθɔɹn ˌbɛɹi/ /ˈhɔːθɔːn ˌbɛɹi/ /ˈhɔθɔɹn ˌbɛɹi/ hawthorn berries n
meidoornbes
The edible fruit of the hawthorn.

hay /heɪ/ hays n
hooi
(uncountable) Grass cut and dried for use as animal fodder.

hay /heɪ/ v
hooien hooi
To cut grasses or herb plants for use as animal fodder.

hay devil hay devils n
hooiduivel
a small whirlwind, usually of short duration, that swirls hay pieces and parts to great heights

hay fever hay fevers n
hooikoorts
(pathology, immunology) An allergy to the pollen of grass or other plants that causes symptoms similar to those of a cold; pollinosis.

haybale haybales n
hooibaal
A bale of hay.

hayfield hayfields n
hooiveld
A field of hay.

hayloft haylofts n
hooischuur
The upper storey of a barn used for storing hay.

haymaking haymakings n
hooioogst
The cutting of grass and subsequently curing it to make hay as fodder for animals.

hayrack hayracks n
ruif
A freestanding vertical drying-rack for animal fodder.

haystack /ˈheɪˌstæk/ haystacks n
hooiberg
A mound, pile, or stack of stored hay.

hazard /ˈhaz.əd/ /ˈhæ.zɚd/ hazards n
gevaar toeval
The chance of suffering harm; danger, peril, risk of loss. [from 16th c.]

hazard light hazard lights n
waarschuwingslichten
One of multiple lights fitted to the front and rear of a vehicle, used to warn other drivers of a dangerous situation, typically when the vehicle is not working properly.

haze /heɪz/ hazes n
heiigheid stofwolk
Very fine solid particles (smoke, dust) or liquid droplets (moisture) suspended in the air, slightly limiting visibility. (Compare fog, mist.)
troebeling waas
A reduction of transparency of a clear gas or liquid.
waas
(figuratively) Any state suggestive of haze in the atmosphere, such as mental confusion or vagueness of memory.

haze /heɪz/ v
dopen ontgroenen studentendoop
(US, informal) To perform an unpleasant initiation ritual upon a usually non-consenting individual, especially freshmen to a closed community such as a college fraternity or military unit.

hazel /ˈheɪzəl/ hazels n
hazelaar
(countable) A tree or shrub of the genus Corylus, bearing edible nuts called hazelnuts or filberts.

hazel grouse hazel grouses n
hazelhoen
A bird in the grouse family, Tetrastes bonasia, native to most of temperate-cool Eurasia.

hazelnut /ˈheɪzəlnʌt/ /ˈheɪzəlˌnʌt/ hazelnuts n
hazelnoot
The fruit of the hazel, especially Corylus avellana, which is grown commercially.

hazing /ˈheɪzɪŋ/ hazings n
ontgroening doop studentendoop
(US, Philippines) An initiation or behavior that involves humiliation, harassment or abuse, particularly in universities and in the military.

hazy /ˈheɪzi/ hazier haziest adj
heiig
Thick or obscured with haze.
troebel wazig
Not clear or transparent.
verward warrig
Obscure; confused; not clear.

hazzan hazzanim hazzans n
chazan
(Judaism) A Jewish cantor in a synagogue.

he /hi/ /i/ /ˈhiː/ [hi] [çi] pronoun
hij ie
(personal, sometimes, _, proscribed, see usage notes) They; he or she (a person whose gender is unknown or irrelevant).

he that mischief hatches, mischief catches proverb
boontje komt om zijn loontje

he who laughs last laughs best /ˈhi hu ˈlæfs ˈlæst ˈlæfs ˈbɛst/ /ˈhiː huː ˈlɑːfs ˈlɑːst ˈlɑːfs ˈbɛst/ proverb
wie het laatst lacht, lacht het best wie laatst lacht, best lacht
Success is enjoyed more after having previously endured ridicule.

he's unconscious phraseologicalUnit
hij is bewusteloos
Indicates that a male person is currently not conscious.

he-cat he-cats n
kater
A male cat; a tomcat.

head /ˈhɛd/ adj
hoofd kop
Of, relating to, or intended for the head.

head /ˈhɛd/ head heads n
hoofd kop
(countable) The part of the body of an animal or human which contains the brain, mouth, and main sense organs.
Mental or emotional aptitude or skill.
The end of a nail, screw, bolt, or similar fastener which is opposite the point; usually blunt and relatively wide.
The source of a river; the end of a lake where a river flows into it.
hoofd
(countable) The topmost, foremost, or leading part.
kop hoofd
The end of a hammer, axe, golf club, or similar implement used for striking other objects.
schuim
(uncountable, countable) The foam that forms on top of beer or other carbonated beverages.
hoofd baas chef leider bazin cheffin
(metonymy) Leader; chief; mastermind.
hoofdmeester
(metonymy) A headmaster or headmistress.
krop
A clump of seeds, leaves or flowers; a capitulum.

head /ˈhɛd/ v
aanvoeren leiden
(transitive) To be in command of. (See also head up.)
onderweg zijn (naar) op weg zijn (naar/richting) zich begeven (naar/richting)
(intransitive) To move in a specified direction.

head in the clouds phraseologicalUnit
met je hoofd in de wolken zitten

head of government heads of government n
regeringsleider
The chief officer of the executive branch of a government, often presiding over a cabinet; usually called Prime Minister (in a parliamentary system) or President (in a presidential system).

head of household heads of household n
heer des huizes
The person responsible for governing a group that lives together, such as a family.

head of state heads of state n
staatshoofd
The chief public representative of a nation having duties, privileges and responsibilities varying greatly depending on the constitutional rules; a monarch in a monarchy, and often styled president in a republic, but variations such as collegiality exist.

head office head offices n
hoofdkantoor
The main administrative centre for a company or organisation.

head over heels /ˌhɛd oʊ.vɚ ˈhilz/ /ˌhɛd əʊ.və ˈhiːlz/ adv
halsoverkop
Tumbling upside down; somersaulting.
At top speed; frantically.
(usually with in love) Hopelessly; madly; to distraction; deeply; utterly.

head start head starts n
voorsprong
(idiomatic) An advantage consisting in starting a competition or task earlier than might be expected; given (or taken), for example, prior to the beginning of a race.

head to toe adv
van top tot teen
(idiomatic) Entirely; completely; over one's full body.

head voice head voices n
kopstem

headache /ˈhɛdeɪk/ headaches n
hoofdpijn koppijn
A pain or ache in the head.
hoofdbreker kopzorg
(figurative) A nuisance or unpleasant problem.

headbutt /ˈhɛdbʌt/ headbutts n
kopstoot
A sharp blow delivered by driving the head into an opponent or object, generally by lowering the head and charging forward or by rapidly tilting the head backward and then forward.

headbutt /ˈhɛdbʌt/ v
een kopstoot geven
To deliver a sharp blow by driving the head into an opponent or object.

header /ˈhɛdə/ /ˈhɛdɚ/ headers n
kop
The upper portion of a page (or other) layout.
kopbal
(soccer) The act of hitting the ball with the head.

heading /ˈhɛdɪŋ/ headings n
kop
The title or topic of a document, article, chapter, or of a section thereof.

headlight headlights n
koplamp
A bright light, with a lens and reflector, on the front of a motor vehicle (or originally a ship or train), designed to illuminate the road when driving at night; normally one of a pair.

headline /ˈhɛd.laɪn/ headlines n
kop krantenkop
(journalism) The heading or title of a magazine or newspaper article.

headmaster /ˈhɛdˌmæstɚ/ /ˈhɛdˌmɑːstə/ headmasters headmistress n
schoolhoofd
(chiefly, UK, Irish) A male school principal.

headphone /ˈhɛdfoʊn/ /ˈhɛdfəʊn/ headphones n
koptelefoon hoofdtelefoon
A cushioned speaker placed on, over, or inside the ear, normally used in left/right pairs.

headphones n
hoofdtelefoon koptelefoon
A pair of cushioned speakers worn over or in the ears so only the wearer can hear the sound.

headquarters /ˈhɛd.ˌkwɔɹ.tɚz/ /ˌhɛd.ˈkwɔː.təz/ headquarters n
hoofdkwartier
The military installation from which troops are commanded and orders are issued; the military unit consisting of a commander and his support staff.
hoofdkwartier hoofdkantoor
The center of an organization's operations or administration.

headrest headrests n
hoofdsteun
The part of a seat designed to support the sitter's head.

heads /hɛdz/ n
kruis kop
The side of a coin that bears the picture of the head of state or similar.

heads or tails n
kruis of munt kop of munt
(idiomatic) The practice of flipping a coin in the air, to choose between two alternatives based on which side lands face up.

headscarf headscarfs headscarves n
hoofddoek sjaal
A more or less square piece of material worn over the head, typically by women, often to protect the hair, or for religious reasons.

headscarfless adj
hoofddoekloos
(very rare) Not possessing or not wearing a headscarf.

headset /ˈhɛdsɛt/ headsets n
headset
A pair of headphones or earphones, or a singular headphone or earphone, typically with an attached microphone.
balhoofd
(cycling) On a bicycle, the system of bearings that connects the fork to the frame.

headshot headshots n
kopschot
A gunshot to the head.

headteacher headteachers n
schoolhoofd
(UK) The most senior teacher in a school who is responsible for its management and administration.

headwind /ˈhɛdˌwɪnd/ v
tegenwind
(transitive, uncommon) To blow directly against the course of a vehicle, like an aircraft, train, or ship.

headword /ˈhɛdwɜːd/ /ˈhɛdwɝd/ headwords n
trefwoord
A word used as the title of a section, particularly in a dictionary, encyclopedia, or thesaurus.

heal /hiːl/ v
genezen helen beter maken
(transitive) To make better from a disease, wound, etc.; to revive or cure.

healer /ˈhilɚ/ /ˈhiːlə(ɹ)/ healers n
genezeres heleres genezer heler
One who heals, especially through faith.

healing /ˈhiːlɪŋ/ healings n
genezing heling
The psychological process of dealing with a problem or problems.

health /hɛlθ/ [hɛl̪θ] healths n
gezondheid welzijn
The state of being free from physical or psychological disease, illness, or malfunction; wellness. [from 11th c.]

health care n
gezondheidszorg
The prevention, treatment, and management of illness or the preservation of mental and physical well-being through the services offered by the medical, nursing, and allied health professions.

health club /ˈhɛlθ ˌkləb/ health clubs n
sportschool
A facility with exercise equipment, and sometimes instructors, open to the public or those on some membership list.

health fund health funds n
ziekenfonds
A not-for-profit or a public health insurance company, usually found in health care systems in Central Europe, such as Germany.

health insurance health insurances n
ziektekostenverzekering
Insurance against incurring medical expenses among individuals.

healthful healthfuller healthfullest more healthful most healthful adj
gezond
Beneficial to bodily health.

healthy /ˈhɛl.θi/ healthier healthiest more healthy most healthy adj
abel
gezond
Enjoying good health; well; free from disease or disorder.
Conducive to health.
hartig gezond
Evincing health.
deugdelijk duchtig gezond hartig
(figuratively) Significant, hefty; beneficial.

heap /heːp/ /hiːp/ heaps n
mensenmassa
A crowd; a throng; a multitude or great number of people.
hoop berg
A pile or mass; a collection of things laid in a body, or thrown together so as to form an elevation.
berg massa
A great number or large quantity of things.

heap /heːp/ /hiːp/ v
hopen

hear /hjɜː/ /hɪə(ɹ)/ /hɪɚ/ v
horen
(intransitive, stative) To perceive sounds through the ear. [from 10th c.]
(transitive, stative) To perceive (a sound, or something producing a sound) with the ear, to recognize (something) in an auditory way. [from 10th c.]
(transitive) To receive information about; to come to learn of. [from 10th c.]

hearing /ˈhiːɹ.ɪŋ/ /ˈhɪəɹ.ɪŋ/ /ˈhɪɹ.ɪŋ/ /ˈhɪːɹ.ɪŋ/ more hearing most hearing adj
horend
Able to hear, as opposed to deaf.

hearing /ˈhiːɹ.ɪŋ/ /ˈhɪəɹ.ɪŋ/ /ˈhɪɹ.ɪŋ/ /ˈhɪːɹ.ɪŋ/ hearings n
gehoor
(uncountable) The sense used to perceive sound.

hearing aid hearing aids n
gehoorapparaat hoortoestel
A device used to help the hard of hearing to hear sounds.

hearing-impaired more hearing-impaired most hearing-impaired adj
slechthorend
Having some degree of deafness; hard of hearing.

hearsay hearsays n
gerucht van horen zeggen
Information that was heard by one person about another that cannot be adequately substantiated.
testimonium de auditu
(law) Evidence based on the reports of others, which is normally inadmissible because it was not made under oath, rather than on personal knowledge.
de-audituverklaring
(law) An out-of-court statement offered in court for the truth of the matter asserted, which is normally inadmissible because it is not subject to cross-examination unless the hearsay statement falls under one of a number of exceptions.

hearse /hɜːs/ /hɝs/ hearses n
baldakijn overhuiving tweejarige hinde
A framework of wood or metal placed over the coffin or tomb of a deceased person, and covered with a pall; also, a temporary canopy bearing wax lights and set up in a church, under which the coffin was placed during the funeral ceremonies.
graf graftombe lijkkist
A grave, coffin, tomb, or sepulchral monument.
katafalk tweejarige hinde
A bier or handbarrow for conveying the dead to the grave.
lijkwagen rouwkoets
A carriage or vehicle specially adapted or used for transporting a dead person to the place of funeral or to the grave.

heart /hɑɹt/ /hɑːt/ hearts n
hart
(anatomy) A muscular organ that pumps blood through the body, traditionally thought to be the seat of emotion.
The seat of the affections or sensibilities, collectively or separately, as love, hate, joy, grief, courage, etc.; rarely, the seat of the understanding or will; usually in a good sense; personality.
A conventional shape or symbol used to represent the heart, love, or emotion: ♥.
(figurative) The centre, essence, or core.
harten hart
(card games) A playing card of the suit hearts featuring one or more heart-shaped symbols.

heart attack heart attacks n
hartaanval
(cardiology) An acute myocardial infarction, sometimes fatal, caused by the sudden occurrence of coronary thrombosis, which obstructs the blood supply to the heart and leads to necrosis of heart muscle tissue.

heart failure heart failures n
hartfalen
(cardiology, pathology) The chronic inability of the heart to pump a sufficient amount of blood throughout the body, leading to a pooling of blood and shortness of breath.

heart rate heart rates n
hartslag
The number of heart beats per unit of time, usually expressed as beats per minute.

heart rate monitor heart rate monitors n
hartslagmonitor hartmonitor
A wearable device that allows a user to measure their heart rate in real time, usually consisting of a chest strap transmitter and a wrist receiver.

heart valve heart valves n
hartklep
(anatomy, cardiology) Any of the valves in the heart which prevent blood from moving in the wrong direction.

heart-shaped more heart-shaped most heart-shaped adj
hartvormig
Having the traditional shape of a heart (♥), that is pointed at one end and indented at the opposite side.

heart-warming more heart-warming most heart-warming adj
hartverwarmend
Eliciting cosy feelings of tenderness and sympathy.

heartache /ˈhɑːteɪk/ heartaches n
hartzeer
Very sincere and difficult emotional problems or stress.

heartbeat /ˈhɑɹtˌbit/ /ˈhɑːtˌbiːt/ [ˈhɑɹʔbiʔ] heartbeats n
hartslag
One pulsation of the heart; especially an irregular one, hence the emotion which causes it.
hartritme hartslag pols
The rhythm at which a heart pulsates, a cardiac indicator.
kloppend hart motor
A driving impulse or vital force; the vital center of something.
harteklop hartslag
A very short space of time; an instant.

heartbreak /hɑɹt.bɹeɪk/ /hɑːt.bɹeɪk/ heartbreaks n
hartzeer
overwhelming mental anguish or grief, especially that caused by loss or disappointment.

heartburn heartburns n
maagzuur
(pathology) A burning pain in the chest that is caused by stomach acid entering the gullet.

hearten /ˈhɑɹtn̩/ /ˈhɑːtn̩/ v
bemoedigen
(transitive) To give heart to; to encourage, urge on, cheer, give confidence to.

hearth /hæθ/ /hɑɹθ/ /hɑːθ/ /hɜːɹθ/ hearths n
haard
A hearthstone, either as standalone or as the floor of an enclosed fireplace or oven.

hearthrug hearthrugs n
haardkleed
A rug placed in front of a fireplace, on the hearth.

heartland /-lænd/ /-ˌlænd/ /ˈhɑɹtlənd/ /ˈhɑːtlənd/ heartlands n
centrum kern
The interior part of a region, especially when contrasted with coastal parts or when regarded as particularly powerful or significant.

hearts /hɑɹts/ /hɑːts/ n
harten
(uncountable) One of the four suits of playing cards, in red, marked with the symbol ♥.
hartenjagen harten
(card games, uncountable) A trick-taking card game in which players are penalized for taking hearts and (especially) the queen of spades.

heartstrings /ˈhɑːtstɹɪŋz/ n
peesdraden
(anatomy) The cord-like tendons that connect the papillary muscles to the tricuspid valve and the mitral valve in the heart.

heartthrob heartthrobs n
hartslag
A heartbeat.

heartwood heartwoods n
kernhout
The wood nearer the heart of a stem or branch, different in color from the sapwood.

hearty /ˈhɑɹti/ /ˈhɑːti/ heartier heartiest adj
stevig
Exhibiting strength; firm.
hartelijk machtig stevig voedzaam
Promoting strength; nourishing.

heat /hit/ /hiːt/ [çit] heats n
warmte hitte
(uncountable) Thermal energy.
hitte warmte
(uncountable) The condition or quality of being hot.
pikantheid
(uncountable) An attribute of a spice that causes a burning sensation in the mouth.
broeds krols loops tochtig
(uncountable) A condition where a mammal is aroused sexually or where it is especially fertile and therefore eager to mate; oestrus.
voorrronde
(countable) A preliminary race, used to determine the participants in a final race
hittegolf warmte
(countable) A hot spell.

heat /hit/ /hiːt/ [çit] v
verwarmen opwarmen verhitten
(transitive) To cause an increase in temperature of (an object or space); to cause to become hot (often with "up").
opwinden heet worden
(transitive, figurative) To excite ardour in; to rouse to action; to excite to excess; to inflame, as the passions.

heat capacity heat capacities n
warmtecapaciteit
(physics) The capability of a system to absorb heat energy; the amount of thermal energy required to raise the temperature of a system by one temperature unit without any change of phase.

heat death heat deaths n
hittedood
(physics) The state of a thermodynamic system having reached a maximum entropy; temperature is uniform throughout, and no energy is available to do work.

heat lightning n
weerlicht
Lightning that occurs too far away for the resulting thunder to be audible by the observer.

heat pump heat pumps n
warmtepomp
A device that transfers thermal energy between spaces using a refrigeration cycle, usually between an enclosed space and the outdoors.

heat shield heat shields n
hitteschild

heat shrink heat shrinks n
krimpkous
A plastic tube that shrinks when heated, used as a mantle for wiring.

heat sink heat sinks n
koellichaam
(thermodynamics) A material capable of absorbing heat.

heat stroke heat strokes n
zonnesteek
(medicine, countable, or, uncountable) An illness caused by overheating a person or animal beyond its body's capacity to regulate internal temperature.

heat-resistant more heat-resistant most heat-resistant adj
hittebestendig
Resistant to the effects of fire or intense heat.

heath /hiːθ/ heaths n
heide hei
A tract of level uncultivated land with sandy soil and scrubby vegetation; heathland.
hei heide
Any small evergreen shrub of the family Ericaceae.

heathen /ˈhiːðən/ adj
heidens ongelovig
Not adhering to an Abrahamic religion; pagan.
barbaars heidens onbeschaafd
(by extension) Uncultured; uncivilized; savage, philistine.

heathen /ˈhiːðən/ heathen heathens n
heiden ongelovige
A pagan; someone who is neither Christian nor Jewish (other Abrahamic or monotheistic religions may or may not be included)
barbaar filistijn
(by extension) An uncultured or uncivilized person, philistine.

heathendom heathendoms n
heidendom
The state of being heathen.
From one religion's or creed's perspective, the rest of the world that does not follow that creed or religion.
(dated) Specifically, the non-Christian world; territories where Christianity is not the dominant religion.

heather /ˈhiːðəɹ/ /ˈhɛðə/ /ˈhɛðɚ/ heathers n
heide
A plant in the family Ericaceae.

heathland heathlands n
dopheide heide
A tract of scrubland habitats characterised by open, low growing woody vegetation, found on mainly infertile acidic soils. Similar to moorland but with warmer and drier climate.

heating /ˈhiːtɪŋ/ more heating most heating adj
verwarmend
Causing heat.

heating /ˈhiːtɪŋ/ heatings n
verwarming
A system that raises the temperature of a room or building. Compare heater.

heating oil heating oils n
huisbrandolie
A petroleum product used as fuel in a heating system and not requiring preheating for use.

heatwave heatwaves n
hittegolf
A period of very hot weather.

heave /hiːv/ heaves n
heffen tillen
An effort to raise something, such as a weight or one's own body, or to move something heavy.

heave /hiːv/ v
kokhalzen
(intransitive) To retch, to make an effort to vomit; to vomit.

heaven /ˈhɛvən/ heavens n
hemel firmament lucht uitspansel
The sky, specifically:
hemel paradijs hof van Eden tuin der lusten
(Christianity, usually capitalized) The abode of God and of the angels and saints in His presence.
(religion, by extension, often capitalized) The afterlife of the blessed dead in other religions and traditions, such as the Pure Land or Elysium.

heavenly /ˈhɛvənli/ heavenlier heavenliest more heavenly most heavenly adj
hemels
Of or pertaining to the heaven believed in by many religions.

heavenly body heavenly bodies n
hemellichaam
A natural celestial object, visible in the sky, such as a star, planet, natural satellite, asteroid, comet, the Moon or the Sun. Objects flying or moving in the atmosphere are not usually considered as heavenly bodies.

heavens /ˈhɛvənz/ n
hemelen
(religion) : the abode of God or the gods; the abode of the blessed departed.

heavens above interjection
goeie genade ! goeie hemel ! lieve help !
(UK) Expression of surprise.

heaviness /ˈhɛvɪnəs/ heavinesses n
zwaarheid zwaarte
The state of being heavy; weight, weightiness, force of impact or gravity.

heavy /ˈhev.i/ /ˈhɛv.i/ heavier heaviest adj
zwaar
(of a physical object) Having great weight.
serieus zwaar
(of a topic) Serious, somber.

heavy industry n
zware industrie
Industrial processes that are very complex or involve large and heavy equipment, facilities, or end products.

heavy metal heavy metals n
heavy metal
(music genre, uncountable) A genre descended from rock music, characterized by massive sound, highly amplified distortion, and overall loudness, often with extended guitar solos, and lyrics that involve aggressive or fantastic imagery.

heavy metal umlaut heavy metal umlauts n
metalumlaut
An umlaut over a letter in the name of a heavy metal band (as in "Motörhead", "Queensrÿche" and "Mötley Crüe"), added gratuitously for mere stylistic effect.

heavy water n
zwaar water
(chemistry) Water containing deuterium instead of normal hydrogen (protium) (symbol D2O); used as a moderator in nuclear reactors.

heavy-handed more heavy-handed most heavy-handed adj
te scheutig
Excessive, overdone.
hardhandig
(pejorative) Overbearing, coercive; unnecessarily forceful; harsh, oppressive.

hecatomb /-tɒm/ /ˈhɛkətoʊm/ /ˈhɛkətuːm/ hecatombs n
hekatombe
(Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, historical) A great public sacrifice to the gods, originally of a hundred oxen; also, a great number of animals reserved for such a sacrifice.

heckle /ˈhɛkəl/ v
hekelen
(transitive) To question harshly in an attempt to find or reveal weaknesses. [from later 18th c.]
(transitive) To insult, tease, make fun of or badger, especially during a comedy performance.

heckler hecklers n
spotter
One who heckles; somebody who insults, makes fun of, or teases.

hectare /ˈhektaː/ /ˈhektɛː/ /ˈhɛk.tɑː/ /ˈhɛk.tɛə/ /ˈhɛk.tɛɹ/ hectares n
hectare bunder
A unit of surface area (symbol ha) equal to 100 ares (that is, 10,000 square metres, one hundredth of a square kilometre, or approximately 2.5 acres), used for measuring the areas of geographical features such as land and bodies of water.

hectic /ˈhɛktɪk/ more hectic most hectic adj
hectisch
(figurative) Very busy with activity and confusion.

hecto- prefix
hecto-
hundred

hectogram hectograms n
hectogram ons
(metrology) An SI unit of mass equal to 102 grams. Symbol: hg

hectograph hectographs n
stencil

hectolitre hectolitres n
hectoliter
A unit of volume or capacity equivalent to 100 litres. Symbol: hL

hectometre hectometres n
hectometer
(metrology) An SI unit of length equal to 102 metres. Symbol: hm

hectopascal hectopascals n
hectopascal
(metrology) An SI unit of pressure equal to 102 pascals. Symbol: hPa

hectosecond hectoseconds n
hectoseconde
(rare) A unit of time equal to 10 to the power of 2 or 100 seconds and with symbol hs.

heddle heddles n
hevel
A component in a loom, being one of a number of similar components, through the eye of each of which a distinct strand of the warp is threaded.

hedge /hɛd͡ʒ/ hedges n
haag heg
A thicket of bushes or other shrubbery, especially one planted as a fence between two portions of land, or to separate the parts of a garden.

hedge fund hedge funds n
hedgefonds
(finance) Any unregistered investment fund, often characterised by unconventional strategies (i.e., strategies other than investing long only in bonds, equities or money markets).

hedgehog /ˈhɛd͡ʒ.hɒɡ/ /ˈhɛd͡ʒ.hɔɡ/ hedgehogs n
egel
A small mammal, of the family Erinaceidae or subfamily Erinaceinae (spiny hedgehogs, the latter characterized by their spiny back and often by the habit of rolling up into a ball when attacked.)
(US) Any of several spiny mammals, such as the porcupine, that are similar to the hedgehog.

hedonism /ˈhiːdənɪzəm/ /ˈhɛdənɪzəm/ hedonisms n
hedonisme genotzucht epicurisme
(ethics, uncountable) The belief that pleasure or happiness is the highest good in life. Some hedonists, such as the Epicureans, have insisted that pleasure of the entire mind, not just pleasure of the senses, is the highest good.
(countable) A general devotion to the pursuit of pleasure.

hedonist /ˈhiːdənɪst/ /ˈhɛdənɪst/ hedonists n
epicurist hedonist levensgenieter
Someone devoted to hedonism.

hedonistic /hidəˈnɪstɪk/ /ˈhɛdənɪstɪk/ more hedonistic most hedonistic adj
hedonistisch
Devoted to pleasure

hee-haw /ˈhiː.hɔ̰̃ː/ interjection
ia
The cry of an ass or donkey.

hee-haw /ˈhiː.hɔ̰̃ː/ hee-haws n
ia
(countable) The cry of an ass or donkey.

heed /hiːd/ n
aandacht hoede quivive
Careful attention.

heed /hiːd/ v
aandacht besteden behartigen gade slaan
(transitive) To mind; to regard with care; to take notice of; to attend to; to observe.

heedless /ˈhiːdləs/ more heedless most heedless adj
onbewust onoplettend slordig
Unaware; without noticing; careless; inattentive.

heel /hiːl/ heels n
hiel hak
(anatomy) The rear part of the foot, where it joins the leg.
hak
The part of a shoe's sole which supports the foot's heel.
The part of the palm of a hand closest to the wrist.
kapje kontje korst
(US, Ireland, Scotland, Australia) A crust end-piece of a loaf of bread.

heel /hiːl/ v
op de hielen zitten
To follow at somebody's heels; to chase closely.
hellen
(chiefly, nautical) To incline to one side; to tilt. [from 16th c.]

heft /hɛft/ hefts n
gewicht
(uncountable) Weight.
gewichtigheid
Heaviness, the feel of weight; heftiness.

heft /hɛft/ v
heffen hijsen opheffen optillen tillen
(transitive) To lift up; especially, to lift something heavy.
wegen wikken
(transitive) To test the weight of something by lifting it.

hefty /ˈhɛfti/ heftier heftiest adj
fors stevig
Strong; bulky.
stevig
(of a person) Possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful; powerfully or heavily built.
fors zwaar
Heavy, weighing a lot.

hegemony /hɪˈd͡ʒɛm.ə.ni/ /hɪˈɡɛm.ə.ni/ /ˈhɛd͡ʒ.ə.moʊ.ni/ hegemonies n
hegemonie heerschap overwicht preponderantie suprematie
(formal) Domination, influence, or authority over another, especially by one political group over a society or by one nation over others.

heifer /ˈhɛfə(ɹ)/ /ˈhɛfɚ/ heifers n
vaars
A young female cow, (particularly) one over one year old but which has not calved.

height /haɪt/ /heɪt/ heights n
hoogte
The distance from the base of something to the top of said thing.
lengte
The vertical distance from the ground to the highest part of a standing person or animal (withers in the case of a horse).

heighten /ˈhaɪ̯.tən/ [ˈhaɪ̯tn̩] [ˈhaɪ̯ʔn̩] v
verhogen aandikken op opsmukken
To make high; to raise higher; to elevate.

heinous /ˈheɪnəs/ /ˈhiːnəs/ more heinous most heinous adj
afgrijselijk afschrikwekkend afschuwelijk verschrikkelijk verwerpelijk
Totally reprehensible.

heir /ɛə/ /ɛɚ/ heiress heirs n
erfgenaam erfgename
Someone who inherits, or is designated to inherit, the property of another.
opvolger opvolgster
One who inherits, or has been designated to inherit, a hereditary title or office.
A successor in a role, representing continuity with the predecessor.

heir apparent heir apparents heirs apparent n
kroonprins kroonprinses troonopvolger
(usually, monarchy) Someone who will definitely inherit if surviving the one whose property is to be inherited.

heirloom /ˈɛə.luːm/ /ˈɛəɹ.lum/ heirlooms n
erfstuk
A valued possession that has been passed down through the generations.

heist /haɪst/ heists n
roof
A robbery or burglary, especially from an institution such as a bank or museum.

heist /haɪst/ v
beroven roven
(transitive) To steal, rob, or hold up (something).

helicopter /ˈheliˌkɔptə(ɹ)/ /ˈhɛl.iˌkɒp.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈhɛl.ɪˌkɒp.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈhɛlɪˌkɑptɚ/ helicopters n
helikopter wentelwiek
(aviation) An aircraft that is borne along by one or more sets of long rotating blades which allow it to hover, move in any direction including reverse, or land; and typically having a smaller set of blades on its tail to stabilize the aircraft.

helicopter parent helicopter parents n
helikopterouder helikopterouders
A parent who pays an inordinate amount of attention to their children and often makes decisions, particularly educational ones, normally the province of the student.

heliocentric /ˌhiːli.əʊˈsɛntɹɪk/ /ˌhiːlioʊˈsɛntɹɪk/ adj
heliocentrisch
(astronomy) Having the sun at the center/centre; usually in reference to a coordinate system or orbit. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

heliometer heliometers n
heliometer
An astronomical instrument, based on a telescope, for measuring the diameter of the sun; now used to measure the angular distance between stars and other celestial bodies.

heliopause heliopauses n
heliopauze
(astronomy) The boundary of heliosphere where the Sun's solar wind is stopped by the interstellar medium.

heliosynchronous adj
zonsynchroon
Describing an orbit around the Earth where each passage in the same direction along a given latitude will occur throughout the year at the same true solar time.

helium /ˈhiː.li.əm/ heliums n
helium
(uncountable) The second lightest chemical element (symbol He) with an atomic number of 2 and atomic weight of 4.002602, a colorless, odorless and inert noble gas.

helix /ˈhiːlɪks/ helices helixes n
helix schroeflijn
(mathematics) A curve on the surface of a cylinder or cone such that its angle to a plane perpendicular to the axis is constant; the three-dimensional curve seen in a screw or a spiral staircase.
(anatomy) The incurved rim of the external ear.

hell /hɛl/ hells n
hel
(countable, hyperbole, figuratively) A place or situation of great suffering in life.

hell /hɛl/ pn
hel
(in many religions, uncountable) A place of torment where some or all sinners and evil spirits are believed to go after death.

hell-bent /ˈhɛlˌbɛnt/ more hell-bent most hell-bent adj
vastbesloten
(originally US, informal, transitive with on) Recklessly determined to do or achieve (something).

hellcat hellcats n
heks
A witch.

hellebore /ˈhɛlɪbɔː/ /ˈhɛlɪbɔːɹ/ hellebores n
nieskruid
Any of the common garden flowering plants of the genus Helleborus, in family Ranunculaceae, having supposed medicinal properties.

hellfire /ˈhɛlˌfaɪə/ /ˈhɛlˌfaɪəɹ/ hellfires n
hellevuur
(uncountable) The fire of Hell.

hellish /ˈhɛlɪʃ/ more hellish most hellish adj
hels
(hyperbolic) causing great pain, discomfort or distress

hello /həˈloʊ/ /həˈləʉ/ /həˈləʊ/ /hɛˈloʊ/ /hɛˈləʊ/ /ˈhɛloʊ/ interjection
hallo hoi dag goedendag goeiedag goededag
A greeting (salutation) said when meeting someone or acknowledging someone’s arrival or presence.
hallo
A greeting used when answering the telephone.
A call for response if it is not clear if anyone is present or listening, or if a telephone conversation may have been disconnected.
(chiefly, UK) An expression of puzzlement or discovery.
ja, hallo
(colloquial) Used sarcastically to imply that the person addressed has done something the speaker considers to be foolish, or missed something that should have been obvious.

hello there /həˈloʊ̯ ðɛɚ/ /həˈləʊ̯ ðɛə(ɹ)/ /hɛˈloʊ̯ ðɛɚ/ /hɛˈləʊ̯ ðɛː(ɹ)/ interjection
hallo daar
Synonym of hello (“a greeting”)

hellspawn hellspawn hellspawns n
hellegebroed
(fantasy) A creature or creatures from hell.

helm /hɛlm/ helms n
helmstok
(nautical) The tiller (or, in a large ship, the wheel) which is used to control the rudder of a marine vessel; also, the entire steering apparatus of a vessel.
roerganger stuurman
(nautical) The member of a vessel's crew in charge of steering the vessel; a helmsman or helmswoman.
roer
A position of control or leadership.

helmet /ˈhɛlmət/ /ˈhɛlmɪt/ helmets n
helm
A hard, protective head covering, typically part of armour.

helmeted adj
gehelmd
Having or wearing a helmet, or having the appearance of wearing a helmet.

helmeted guineafowl helmeted guineafowls n
helmparelhoen
A game bird in the guinea fowl family, Numida meleagris

helmsman helmsmen n
stuurman roerganger
(nautical) A member of a ship's crew who is responsible for steering.

helophyte /ˈhɛləfaɪt/ helophytes n
helofyt
(botany) Any plant (typically found in marshy ground) whose buds overwinter under water.

help /hɛlp/ /hɛp/ interjection
help! hulp! hulp
A cry of distress or an urgent request for assistance

help /hɛlp/ /hɛp/ helps n
hulp
(uncountable) Action given to provide assistance; aid.
(usually, uncountable) One or more people employed to help in the maintenance of a house or the operation of a farm or enterprise.

help /hɛlp/ /hɛp/ v
helpen assisteren
(transitive) To provide assistance to (someone or something).

help is on the way phraseologicalUnit
hulp is onderweg
Used to inform the interlocutor that emergency assistance is approaching.

helper /ˈhɛlpɚ/ helpers n
helper helpster
One who helps; an aide; assistant; auxiliary.

helpful /ˈhɛlp.fəl/ /ˈhɛlp.fʊl/ more helpful most helpful adj
behulpzaam
Furnishing help; giving aid; useful.

helpless /ˈhɛlplɪs/ more helpless most helpless adj
hulpeloos
Unable to defend oneself.

helter-skelter /ˌhɛltəˈskɛltə/ /ˌhɛltɚˈskɛltɚ/ more helter-skelter most helter-skelter adv
holderdebolder
In confused, disorderly haste.

hem /hɛm/ /hɪm/ hems n
zoom
(sewing) The border of an article of clothing doubled back and stitched together to finish the edge and prevent it from fraying.
marge
A rim or margin of something.

hem /hɛm/ /hɪm/ v
zomen
(transitive) To put hem on an article of clothing, to edge or put a border on something.
inperken omzomen
(transitive) To shut in, enclose, confine; to surround something or someone in a confining way.

hem in v
insluiten omsingelen
To surround and enclose in a way that restricts movement.

hematite /ˈhiː.məˌtaɪt/ /ˈhɛm.əˌtaɪt/ hematites n
hematiet
(mineral) An iron ore, mainly peroxide of iron, Fe2O3.

hematologic adj
hematologisch
Of or relating to hematology.

hematoma /ˌhiməˈtoʊmə/ hematomas hematomata n
bloeduitstorting hematoom
(pathology) A swelling of blood, usually clotted, which forms as a result of broken blood vessels.

hematopoiesis /ˌhimətoʊ.pojˈisɪs/ hematopoieses n
hematopoëse hemopoëse
(hematology, cytology) The process by which blood cells are produced.

hemiplegia hemiplegias n
hemiplegie
Total or partial inability to move one side of the body.

hemisphere /ˈhɛmɪsfɪə/ /ˈhɛmɪsfɪəɹ/ hemispheres n
hemisfeer halfrond
(geography) Half of the Earth, such as the Northern Hemisphere, Southern Hemisphere, Western Hemisphere or Eastern Hemisphere, Land Hemisphere, Water Hemisphere etc. [1550s].
(anatomy) Either of the two halves of the cerebrum. [1804].

hemispherectomy hemispherectomies n
hemisferectomie
(neurosurgery) Surgical removal of a hemisphere of the brain, usually performed to control otherwise uncontrollable epilepsy.

hemlock /ˈhɛmˌlɒk/ hemlocks n
scheerling
Any of the poisonous umbelliferous plants, of the genera
hemlockspar
Any of several coniferous trees, of the genus Tsuga, that grow in North America; the wood of such trees. [from 1670]

hemodynamics /ˌhimoʊdaɪˈnæmɪks/ n
hemodynamiek
(medicine) The circulation and movement of blood in the body, and the forces involved therein.

hemorrhage /ˈhɛm(ə)ɹɪd͡ʒ/ hemorrhages n
bloeding
A heavy release of blood within or from the body.

hemorrhoid /ˈhɛməɹɔɪd/ /ˈhɛmɹɔɪd/ hemorrhoids n
aambei
(pathology, often, in the plural) An engorged, dilated and easily broken varicosity in the perianal area, often accompanied by intense itching and throbbing pain: piles.

hemp /hɛmp/ hemps n
hennep
A tall annual herb, Cannabis sativa, native to Asia.

hemp heart hemp hearts n
hennepzaad
An edible, shelled hemp seed.

hempseed hempseeds n
hennepzaad
The seed of the hemp plant, used as high-protein food or fishing bait.

hen /hɛn/ hens n
hen kip leghen legkip
A female chicken (Gallus gallus), particularly a sexually mature one kept for her eggs.
hen kip leghen legkip wijfje
A female of other bird species, particularly a sexually mature female fowl.
moederkloek hen
(figuratively) A woman.
(figuratively, pejorative, uncommon) A henlike person of either sex.

hen harrier hen harriers n
blauwe kiekendief
A bird of prey, Circus cyaneus, which breeds in the northern parts of Eurasia.

hen pigeon hen pigeons n
duif duivin
A female pigeon.

henbane /ˈhɛnbeɪn/ henbanes n
bilzekruid
A poisonous plant, Hyoscyamus niger, used sometimes as a drug that causes at least hallucinations, dilated pupils, restlessness, and flushed skin.

hence /ˈhɛns/ adv
vandaar
heen hiervandaan van hier
(archaic) From here, from this place, away.
dus bijgevolg derhalve
(conjunctive) As a result; therefore, for this reason.

henceforth /hɛnsˈfɔɹθ/ adv
voortaan nu vanaf
(formal, temporal) From now on; from this time on.

henchman /ˈhɛnt͡ʃ.mən/ henchmen n
aanhanger handlanger volgeling
A loyal and trusted follower or subordinate.
aanhanger volgeling
A person who supports a political figure chiefly out of selfish interests.
handlanger meeloper trawant
An assistant member of a criminal gang.

hendecagon hendecagons n
elfhoek
(geometry) a polygon with eleven edges and eleven angles.

hendecasyllabic /henˌdek.ə.sɪˈlæb.ɪk/ /hɛnˌdɛk.ə.sɪˈlæb.ɪk/ adj
elflettergrepig
Having eleven syllables.

hendiadys /hɛnˈdaɪ.ədɪs/ hendiadyses n
hendiadys
(rhetoric) A figure of speech used for emphasis, where two words joined by and are used to express a single complex idea.

henhouse henhouses n
kippenhok
Synonym of hencoop.

henna /hɛnə/ hennas n
henna
(countable) A shrub, Lawsonia inermis, having fragrant reddish flowers
(countable, uncountable) A reddish plant substance, prepared from the dried leaves of this plant, used for temporary tattoos and hair coloring. Hair colorings range from bright red to earth brown to near black.
(countable, and, uncountable) A rich reddish-brown colour.

hennin hennins n
hennin
(historical) A headdress in the shape of a cone, "steeple" or truncated cone worn by European women of the nobility in medieval times.

henotheism /ˈhɛnoʊˌθiɪz(ə)m/ /ˈhɛnəʊˌθiːɪz(ə)m/ henotheisms n
henotheïsme
Belief in or worship of one deity without denying the existence of other deities.

hentai /ˈhɛn.taɪ/ hentai n
hentai
A work of anime or manga (or any similar medium) that contains heavily sexual or pornographic art.

hepatitis /ˌhɛpəˈtaɪ̯tɪs/ hepatitides hepatitises n
hepatitis
Inflammation of the liver, sometimes caused by a viral infection.

hepatitis A n
hepatitis A
An acute form of hepatitis, transmitted by the orofecal route.

heptadecagon heptadecagons n
zeventienhoek
(geometry) A polygon with seventeen sides and seventeen angles.

heptagon /ˈhɛp.tə.ɡɒn/ /ˈhɛp.tə.ɡən/ heptagons n
zevenhoek heptagoon
(geometry) A polygon with seven sides and seven angles.

heptagonal /hɛpˈtæɡ ə nl/ adj
zevenhoekig
Having seven angles and sides.

heptasyllabic adj
zevenlettergrepig
Having seven syllables.

heptathlon /hɛpˈtæθlɒn/ heptathla heptathlons n
zevenkamp
(athletics) An athletic contest comprising seven events; contested mostly by women, for whom this is an Olympic sport.

heptatonic adj
heptatonisch
(music) Describing a mode or scale that has seven pitches in an octave

her /ə(ɹ)/ /ɚ/ /ˈhɜː(ɹ)/ /ˈhɝ/ determiner
haar
Belonging to her (belonging to that female, or in poetic or old-fashioned language that ship, city, season, etc).

her /ə(ɹ)/ /ɚ/ /ˈhɜː(ɹ)/ /ˈhɝ/ pronoun
haar
The form of she used after a preposition, as the object of a verb, or (colloquial) as a subject with a conjunction; that woman, that ship, etc.

herald /ˈhɛɹəld/ heralds n
heraut
A messenger, especially one bringing important news.
(heraldry) An official whose speciality is heraldry, especially one between the ranks of pursuivant and king-of-arms.
aankondiger verkondiger
A harbinger, giving signs of things to come.

herald /ˈhɛɹəld/ v
aankondigen inluiden verkondigen
(transitive) To proclaim or announce an event.

heraldic more heraldic most heraldic adj
heraldisch
Of, or relating to heraldry or heralds.

heraldry /ˈhɛɹ.əl.dɹi/ heraldries n
heraldiek wapenkunde
(uncountable) The profession or art of devising, granting and blazoning coats of arms, tracing genealogies and ruling on questions of protocol or rank.

herb /(h)ɝb/ /h/ /hɜːb/ herbs n
kruid
(countable) Any green, leafy plant, or parts thereof, used to flavour or season food.
(countable) A plant whose roots, leaves or seeds, etc. are used in medicine.

herb Robert n
robertskruid
Geranium robertianum, a species of cranesbill.

herb butter herb butters n
kruidenboter
A butter containing herbs (such as parsley, basil, or thyme).

herbaceous /(h)ɝˈbeɪ.ʃəs/ /hə(ɹ)ˈbeɪ.ʃəs/ more herbaceous most herbaceous adj
kruidachtig
(botany) Not woody, lacking lignified tissues.

herbal /ˈhɜːbəl/ /ˈɝbəl/ adj
kruid
Made from or with herbs.

herbal tea herbal teas n
kruidenthee
A beverage made by infusing the leaves of various herbs, generally not including true tea (Camellia sinensis).

herbalism herbalisms n
kruidengeneeskunde
The use or study of medicinal herbs.

herbalist herbalists n
herborist kruidkundige
A person who treats diseases by means of medicinal herbs.

herbarium herbaria herbariums n
herbarium
A collection of dried plants or parts of plants.
A building or institution where such a collection is kept.

herbicide herbicides n
herbicide onkruidverdelger
A substance used to kill plants.

herbivore /ˈ(h)ɜːɹbɪvɔːɹ/ /ˈhɜːbɪvɔː(ɹ)/ herbivores n
herbivoor planteneter
An organism that feeds chiefly on plants; an animal that feeds on herbage or vegetation as the main part of its diet.

herbivorous /(h)ɜːɹˈbɪvəɹəs/ more herbivorous most herbivorous adj
plantenetend
Feeding chiefly on plants.

herd /hɜːd/ /hɝd/ herds n
kudde
A number of domestic animals assembled together under the watch or ownership of a keeper. [from 11th c.]
Any collection of animals gathered or travelling in a company. [from 13th c.]
herder
(now, rare) Someone who keeps a group of domestic animals.

herd immunity /ˈhəːd ɪˈmjuːnɪti/ /ˈhɚd ɪˈmjunəti/ [-ɾi] herd immunities n
groepsimmuniteit
(epidemiology) The indirect protection against the spread of a contagious disease in a given population caused by the immunity of a significant proportion of the population to that particular disease; the immunity may have been obtained through having survived the infection or through vaccination. [from early 20th c.]

herder /ˈhɜːdə/ /ˈhɝːdɚ/ herders n
herder
One who herds.

herding dog herding dogs n
herdershond
A dog bred for working cattle, sheep, or other livestock. For example, the various shepherd breeds.

herding instinct herding instincts n
kuddegedrag
(sociology) A social tendency in humans to identify with and model many behaviors and beliefs after a larger group of individuals with whom they identify.

herdsman herdsmen n
herder
A person who tends livestock, especially cows and sheep; especially, the foreman among a group of such farmworkers, usually with more knowledge and experience.

here /hiːɹ/ /hjɜː/ /hɪə̯(ɹ)/ /hɪə̯/ /hɪɚ̯/ /hɪɹ/ /hɪː(ɹ)/ /hɪː/ /ˈhi.ə/ adv
hier
(location) In, on, or at this place.
hierheen hier
(location) To this place; used in place of the more dated hither.

here /hiːɹ/ /hjɜː/ /hɪə̯(ɹ)/ /hɪə̯/ /hɪɚ̯/ /hɪɹ/ /hɪː(ɹ)/ /hɪː/ /ˈhi.ə/ n
hier
(abstract) This place; this location.
heden hier en nu
(abstract) This time, the present situation.

here and now n
hier en nu
The present situation.

here and there adv
her en der hier en daar
In, at or to various places; in one place and another.

here below adv
in dit leven

here lies phraseologicalUnit
hier rust
A phrase written on gravestones followed by the buried person's name.

here you are phraseologicalUnit
alsjeblieft alstublieft
(idiomatic) Said when handing something over to someone or doing a favour to them, usually to draw the recipient's attention to the exchange; equivalent to “thank you” when receiving something.

hereabout /ˌhɪəɹəˈbaʊt/ adv
hieromtrent
Close to; nearby.

hereafter /hɪəˈɹɑːftə/ /hɪɹˈæftɚ/ adv
hierna
(dated) In time to come; in some future time or state.

hereafter /hɪəˈɹɑːftə/ /hɪɹˈæftɚ/ hereafters n
hierna hiernamaals
(uncommon) A future existence or state.

hereat adv
hierheen
At this time; upon this event.

hereby /hɪəˈbʌɪ/ /hɪɹˈbaɪ/ adv
hierbij hierdoor
(formal) By this means, action or process.

hereditary /həˈɹɛdɪt(ə)ɹi/ /həˈɹɛdɪˌtɛɹi/ more hereditary most hereditary adj
erfelijk
Passed on as an inheritance, by last will or intestate.
Of a disease or trait: passed from a parent to offspring in the genes.
erf- erfelijk
Of a title, honor or right: legally granted to somebody's descendant after that person's death.
Of a person: holding a legally hereditary title or rank.

heredity /həˈɹɛɾəɾi/ /hɪˈɹɛdɪti/ heredities n
erfelijkheid
Hereditary transmission of the physical and genetic qualities of parents to their offspring; the biological law by which living beings tend to repeat their characteristics in their descendants.

herefore /ˈhɪəfɔː/ adv
hiervoor
(now, formal) For this reason; on this account; therefore.

herein /hɪəˈɹɪn/ /hɪɹˈɪn/ adv
hierbij hierin
In this; within this content, context, or thing.

hereinafter /ˈhɪəɹɪnˈɑːftə/ /ˈhɪɹɪnˈæftɚ/ adv
hieropvolgens
In the parts of this document, statement, or book that follow; after this

hereinbefore adv
hierinvoren
(formal) In a preceding part of this speech, book, or text; before this.

hereinto adv
hierheen
Into this circumstance, matter, place, or situation; into this.

hereof adv
hiervan
Of this; concerning this.
From or as a result of this.

hereon /hɪəɹˈɒn/ adv
hieraan hierop
On this place.
To this place.
On this subject or basis.
Hereupon.

heresiarch /həˈɹiziɑɹk/ /hɛˈɹiːzɪɑːk/ /ˈhɛɹɪsɪˌɑːk/ heresiarchs n
aartsketter heresiarch
(religion) The founder of a heresy, or a major ecclesiastical proponent of such a heresy. [from mid 16th c.]

heresy /ˈhɛɹəsi/ heresies n
ketterij dwaalleer
(religion) a doctrine held by a member of a religion at variance with established religious beliefs
ketterij
(by extension) A controversial or unorthodox opinion held by a member of a group, as in politics, philosophy or science.

heretic /ˈhɛɹɪtɪk/ heretics n
ketter
Someone whose beliefs are contrary to the fundamental tenets of a religion they claim to belong to.

heretical /həˈɹɛtɪkəl/ more heretical most heretical adj
ketters
Of or pertaining to heresy or heretics.
(of ideas or views) Contrary to mainstream or accepted opinion.

hereto /ˌhɪɹˈtuː/ adv
hiertoe

heretofore /ˈhɪɹtəfoɹ/ /ˈhɪɹtəfɔɹ/ /ˌhɪətəˈfɔə/ /ˌhɪətəˈfɔː/ /ˌhɪətʊˈfɔə/ /ˌhɪətʊˈfɔː/ adv
hiertevoren
(formal, temporal) Before now, until now, up to the present time; from the beginning to this point.

hereunder adv
hieronder
Under this.

hereunto adv
hierheen wetende
(archaic) Unto this; up until now; hereto.

hereupon adv
hierop
Immediately afterwards; at this.

herewith adv
hiermee
with this; especially, with this letter or communication

heritability heritabilities n
erfelijkheid
(countable, genetics) The ratio of the genetic variance of a population to its phenotypic variance; i.e. the proportion of variability that is genetic in origin

heritable /ˈhɛɹɪtəbl̩/ /ˈhɛɹɪtəbəl/ more heritable most heritable adj
overerfbaar
That can legally be inherited.

heritage /ˈhɛɹ.ɪ.tɪd͡ʒ/ heritages n
erfenis
An inheritance; property that may be inherited.
erfenis erfgoed
A tradition; a practice or set of values that is passed down from preceding generations through families or through institutional memory.

hermaphrodite /hɝˈmæfɹədaɪt/ adj
hermafrodiet hermafrodiete
(biology) Having both ovaries and testes or both stamens and pistils.

hermaphrodite /hɝˈmæfɹədaɪt/ hermaphrodites n
hermafrodiet
(WWI, _, military, historical) An armoured fighting vehicle having features of both male tanks and female tanks.

hermaphroditism hermaphroditisms n
hermafroditisme
The state of having sexual organs of both the male and female sexes.

hermeneutic hermeneutics n
hermeneutisch
A particular method of interpretation of text, especially holy texts.

hermeneutical /hɝməˈn(j)uːtɪkəl/ adj
hermeneutisch
Of or pertaining to hermeneutics, the study or theory of the methodical interpretation of text, especially holy texts.

hermeneutics /hɜːɹməˈnjuːtɪks/ hermeneutics n
hermeneutiek
The study or theory of the methodical interpretation of text, especially holy texts.

hermit /ˈhɜːmɪt/ /ˈhɝmɪt/ hermits n
kluizenaar
A religious recluse; someone who lives alone for religious reasons; an eremite.
A recluse; someone who lives alone and shuns human companionship.

hermit crab hermit crabs n
heremietkreeft
A decapod crustacean (not a true crab) from the superfamily Paguroidea, which salvages empty seashells or other portable objects to permanently shelter and protect its soft abdomen.

hermit thrush hermit thrushes n
heremietlijster
A species of solitary thrush native to North America (Catharus guttatus).

hermitage /ˈhɜːmɪtɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈhɝmɪtɪd͡ʒ/ hermitages n
hermitage kluis kluizenarij
A house or dwelling where a hermit lives.
A place of seclusion.

hernia /ˈhɜː(ɹ)niə/ herniae hernias herniæ n
hernia breuk
(diseases) A disorder in which a part of the body protrudes abnormally through a tear or opening in an adjacent part, especially of the abdomen.

hero /ˈhiɹ.oʊ/ /ˈhɛɹ.oʊ/ /ˈhɪə.ɹəʊ/ /ˈhɪɹ.oʊ/ [ˈhɪə.ɹəʊ~ˈçɪə.ɹəʊ] heroes heroine heros n
held heldin
Somebody who possesses great bravery and carries out extraordinary or noble deeds.
held hoofdrolspeler
The protagonist in a work of fiction.

heroin /ˈhɛɹoʊ.ɪn/ heroins n
heroïne
A powerful and addictive drug derived from opium producing intense euphoria. Classed as an illegal narcotic in most of the world. [from late 19th century]

heroine /ˈhɛɹoʊɪn/ /ˈhɪɹoʊɪn/ hero heroines n
heldin
A female hero.

heroism /ˈhiɹoʊɪzəm/ /ˈhɛɹoʊɪzəm/ /ˈhɛɹəʊɪzəm/ heroisms n
heldenmoed
The qualities characteristic of a hero, such as courage, bravery, fortitude, selflessness, etc.; the display of such qualities.

heron /ˈhɛɹən/ herons n
reiger
A long-legged, long-necked wading bird of the family Ardeidae.

herring /ˈhɛɹɪŋ/ herring herrings n
haring
Fish similar to those in genus Clupea, many of those in the order Clupeiformes.

hers /əz/ /ɚz/ /ˈhɜːz/ /ˈhɝz/ pronoun
het hare de hare
That which belongs to her; the possessive case of she, used without a following noun. [from 12th c.]

herself /hɜːˈsɛlf/ /hɝˈsɛlf/ /əsɛlf/ /ɚsɛlf/ pronoun
zijzelf
(emphatic) She; an intensive repetition of the female subject, often used to indicate the exclusiveness of that person as the only satisfier of the predicate.

hesitant /ˈhɛzɪtənt/ more hesitant most hesitant adj
aarzelend schoorvoetend weifelend
Tending to hesitate, wait, or proceed with caution or reservation.

hesitate /ˈhez.ə.tæɪt/ /ˈhɛz.ə.teɪt/ /ˈhɛz.ɪ.teɪt/ v
aarzelen twijfelen
(intransitive) To stop or pause respecting decision or action; to be in suspense or uncertainty as to a determination.

hesitation /hɛzɪˈteɪʃən/ hesitations n
aarzeling
An act of hesitating

hetero /ˈhɛ.ɾɚ.oʊ/ /ˈhɛt.(ə).ɹoʊ/ heteros n
heteroseksueel
(informal) A heterosexual person.

hetero- prefix
hetero-
other, different.

heterodoxy /ˈhɛtɛɹədɒksi/ heterodoxies n
heterodoxie onrechtszekerheid
The quality of being heterodox.
dwaalleer ketterij
A heterodox belief, creed, or teaching.

heterogeneity heterogeneities n
heterogeniteit
(countable) A composition of diverse parts.
(uncountable) The quality of a substance which is not uniform.

heterogeneous /ˌhɛt.(ə)ˈɹɑd͡ʒ.ə.nəs/ /ˌhɛt.(ə)ˈɹɒd͡ʒ.ə.nəs/ /ˌhɛt.(ə.)ɹoʊˈd͡ʒiː.ni.əs/ /ˌhɛt.(ə.)ɹəʊˈd͡ʒiː.nɪəs/ /ˌhɛt.(ə.)ɹəˈd͡ʒiː.ni.əs/ /ˌhɛt.(ə.)ɹəˈd͡ʒiː.nɪəs/ more heterogeneous most heterogeneous adj
heterogeen heterogene
Diverse in kind or nature; composed of diverse parts.

heteronationalism heteronationalisms n
heteronationalisme

heterosexism heterosexisms n
heteroseksisme
Discrimination or prejudice in favor of heterosexuals.

heterosexual /ˌhɛtəɹoʊˈsɛkʃuəl/ /ˌhɛtəɹəˈsɛkʃuəl/ /ˌhɛtɹəˈsɛkʃuəl/ more heterosexual most heterosexual adj
heteroseksueel
Sexually attracted to members of the opposite sex.

heterosexual /ˌhɛtəɹoʊˈsɛkʃuəl/ /ˌhɛtəɹəˈsɛkʃuəl/ /ˌhɛtɹəˈsɛkʃuəl/ heterosexuals n
heteroseksueel
A heterosexual person, or other heterosexual organism.

heterosexuality heterosexualities n
heteroseksualiteit
The state of being sexually and romantically attracted primarily or exclusively to persons of the opposite sex.
Sexual activity with a person of the opposite sex.

heterovalent more heterovalent most heterovalent adj
heterovalent
(organic chemistry) Describing a resonance structure that has one fewer single bond than others
(inorganic chemistry) Having a different valency / valence

heterozygous adj
heterzygoot
Of an organism which has two different alleles of a given gene.

heuristic /hjuˈɹɪstɪk/ /hjʊˈɹɪstɪk/ more heuristic most heuristic adj
heuristisch
(of an approach to problem solving, learning, or discovery) That employs a practical method not guaranteed to be optimal or perfect; either not following or derived from any theory, or based on an advisedly oversimplified one. [from 1821]

heuristic /hjuˈɹɪstɪk/ /hjʊˈɹɪstɪk/ heuristics n
heuristiek
A heuristic method. [from 1860]

hew /hjuː/ v
houwen
(ambitransitive) To chop away at; to whittle down; to mow down.
boetseren modelleren vormen zich conformeren met zich richten naar
(transitive, US) To act according to, to conform to; usually construed with to.

hewer hewers n
houwer
One who hews.

hex /hɛks/ hexes n
betovering beheksing vloek
An evil spell or curse.
heks
A witch.

hex /hɛks/ v
beheksen betoveren
(transitive) To cast a spell on (specifically an evil spell), to bewitch.

hexabromocyclododecane hexabromocyclododecanes n
hexabroomcyclododecaan

hexadecagon hexadecagons n
zestienhoek
(geometry) A polygon with sixteen sides and sixteen angles.

hexadecimal /ˌhɛksəˈdɛsɪməl/ adj
hexadecimaal hexadecimale
Of a number, expressed in hexadecimal.

hexadecimal /ˌhɛksəˈdɛsɪməl/ hexadecimals n
heksadecimale talstelsel
(arithmetic, computing, uncountable) A number system with base sixteen, using the digits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, A, B, C, D, E and F, most used in computing as a hexadecimal digit can represent four bits, half a standard byte, and thus a single byte can be represented conveniently with two digits.

hexagon /ˈhɛk.sə.ɡɑn/ /ˈhɛk.sə.ɡən/ hexagons n
zeshoek
(geometry) A polygon with six sides and six angles.

hexagonal /hɛkˈsæɡənəl/ adj
hexagonaal zeshoekig
(geometry) Having six edges, or having a cross-section in the form of a hexagon.
hexagonaal
(crystallography) Having three equal axes which cross at 60° angles, and an unequal axis which crosses the others at 90° angle.

hexahedron /hɛksəˈhiːdɹən/ hexahedra hexahedrons n
zesvlak hexaëder
(geometry) A polyhedron with six faces. The regular hexahedron is the cube, and is one of the Platonic solids.

hexamethylenediamine hexamethylenediamines n
hexamethyleendiamine
(organic compound) A compound with chemical formula H2N(CH2)6NH2, a colourless solid with a strong amine odour, used in the production of polymers.

hexasyllabic adj
zeslettergrepig
Having six syllables.

hexathlon hexathla hexathlons n
zeskamp
(athletics) An athletic contest comprising six events.

hexecontahedron /ˌhɛksəˌkɒntəˈhiːdɹən/ hexecontahedra n
hexecontaëder zestigvlak
(geometry) A 60-faced polyhedron.

hey /heɪ/ interjection
hé hé daar
An exclamation to get attention.
hela ho hola hé
A protest or reprimand.
huh hè
An expression of surprise.
hoi hé
(mostly, US) An informal greeting, similar to hi.

hey /heɪ/ heys n
hey
(country dancing) A choreographic figure in which three or more dancers weave between one another, passing by left and right shoulder alternately.

heyday /ˈheɪdeɪ/ heydays n
bloeitijd hoogtijdag
A period of success, popularity, or power; prime.

hi /ˈhaɪ̯/ interjection
hallo hoi
A friendly, informal, casual greeting said upon someone's arrival.

hi-hat hi-hats n
hihat
A pair of cymbals as part of a drum kit that clash together when actuated by the foot pedal.

hiatus /haɪˈeɪtəs/ hiatus hiatuses n
hiaat lacune
A gap in a series, making it incomplete.
gat hiaat interruptie onderbreking pauze vakantie
An interruption, break or pause.
hiaat
(linguistics, uncountable) A syllable break between two vowels, without an intervening consonant. (Compare diphthong.)

hibernate /ˈhaɪbə(r)ˌneɪt/ /ˈhaɪbərˌneɪt/ /ˈhʌɪbərˌneɪt/ [ˈhäɪbɚˌneɪt] [ˈhɑɪbəˌnɛɪt] [ˈhəɪbɚˌne(ɪ)t] v
een winterslaap houden overwinteren
(intransitive, biology) To spend the winter in a dormant or inactive state of minimal activity, low body temperature, slow breathing and heart rate, and low metabolic rate; to go through a winter sleep.

hibernation /ˌhaɪ.bəɹˈneɪ.ʃən/ /ˌhaɪ.bəːˈneɪ.ʃən/ [ˌhaɪ.bəːˈneɪ.ʃn̩] [ˌhaɪ.bɚˈneɪ.ʃn̩] hibernations n
winterslaap hibernatie
(biology, sleep) A state of minimum power consumption, inactivity and metabolic depression in some animals during winter.

hibiscus /haɪˈbɪskəs/ /hɪˈbɪskəs/ hibisci hibiscuses n
hibiscus tuinhibiscus koraalmalve
A flowering plant of the genus Hibiscus, especially Hibiscus syriacus, found in tropical to temperate regions, of some species used for making infusions/tea.

hic /hɪk/ interjection
hik

hiccup /ˈhɪkəp/ /ˈhɪkʌp/ hiccups n
hik
A spasm of the diaphragm, or the resulting sound.
tegenvaller
(informal) A minor setback.

hiccup /ˈhɪkəp/ /ˈhɪkʌp/ v
hikken
(intransitive) To produce a hiccup; have the hiccups.

hiccups /ˈhɪkəps/ /ˈhɪkʌps/ n
hik
(usually, _, with "the") The condition of having the spasms of hiccupping.

hick /hɪk/ hicks n
boer boerenkinkel boerenlul boerenpummel
(pejorative) An awkward, naive, clumsy and/or rude country person. [from early 18th c.]

hickey /ˈhɪk.i/ hickeys n
zuigplek zuigvlek
(originally, US, slang) A bruise-like mark made during petting by pressing the mouth to the skin on one’s partner’s body and sucking. [from 1934]
ding spul
(informal, slang) An object whose name is unknown or cannot be recalled. [from 1909]
knobbel zwelling
(printing) A printing defect caused by foreign matter on the printing surface resulting in a ring where the ink is missing, appearing as a spot of ink surrounded by a halo, or as an unprinted spot within a solid printed area.

hickory /ˈhɪkəɹiː/ /ˈhɪkɹiː/ adj
hickory
Of or pertaining to the hickory tree or its wood.

hidden /ˈhɪd(ə)n/ /ˈhɪdn/ more hidden most hidden adj
verborgen verscholen
Located or positioned out of sight; not visually apparent.
verborgen obscuur verscholen versluierd verstopt
Obscure.

hidden agenda hidden agendas n
geheime agenda verborgen agenda
A wish (and plan) to implement a particular idea without telling anybody, even though people may be affected in a negative way.

hide /haɪd/ hides n
huid leer vacht vel
(countable) The skin of an animal.

hide /haɪd/ v
verbergen verstoppen versteken wegstoppen
(transitive) To put (something) in a place where it will be harder to discover or out of sight.
verbergen verstoppen wegstoppen
(intransitive) To put oneself in a place where one will be harder to find or out of sight.

hide and seek n
verstoppertje
(playground game) A game where the players have to hide and one has to seek them out.

hideous /ˈhɪd.i.əs/ /ˈhɪd.iː.ʌs/ more hideous most hideous adj
afzichtelijk akelig
Extremely or shockingly ugly.
akelig
Having a very unpleasant or frightening sound
Morally offensive; shocking; detestable.
afgrijselijk
Hateful; shocking.

hiding place /ˈhaɪdɪŋ ˌpleɪs/ hiding places n
schuilplaats onderduikadres
A place where someone or something may be hidden.

hierarchal /haɪəˈɹɑː(ɹ)kəl/ adj
hiërarchisch
Relating to a hierarch.

hierarchical /ˌhaɪəˈɹɑːkɪkəl/ /ˌhaɪˈɹɑːɹkɪkəl/ adj
hiërarchisch
Pertaining to a hierarchy.
Classified or arranged according to various criteria into successive ranks or grades.

hierarchization hierarchizations n
de hierarcharizatie

hierarchy /ˈhaɪ.ə.ɹɑː(ɹ).ki/ /ˈhaɪ.ɹɑː(ɹ).ki/ hierarchies n
hiërarchie rangorde
A body of authoritative officials organized in nested ranks.
Any group of objects ranked so that every one but the topmost is subordinate to a specified one above it.

hieroglyph /ˈhaɪ.ɹəʊˌɡlɪf/ /ˈhaɪ.ɹəˌɡlɪf/ /ˈhaɪɚ.oʊˌɡlɪf/ /ˈhaɪɚ.əˌɡlɪf/ hieroglyphs n
hiëroglief
An element of a hieroglyphic writing system.

hieroglyphic /ˌhaɪɹəˈɡlɪfɪk/ more hieroglyphic most hieroglyphic adj
hiëroglifisch
of, relating to, or written with this system of symbols

hieromonk hieromonks n
hieromonnik priestermonnik
A monk of the Eastern Church who is also a priest.

hierophant /ˈhaɪəɹəˌfænt/ /ˈhaɪɹəˌfænt/ hierophantes hierophants n
hiërofant opperpriester
(Ancient Greece) An ancient Greek priest who interpreted sacred mysteries, especially the priest of the Eleusinian Mysteries.

high /ˈhaɪ/ [haɪ̯] higher highest adj
hoog
Physically elevated, extending above a base or average level:
Relatively elevated; rising or raised above the average or normal level from which elevation is measured.
Very elevated; extending or being far above a base; tall; lofty.
Large, great (in amount or quantity, value, force, energy, etc).
high
(phonetics) Made with some part of the tongue positioned high in the mouth, relatively close to the palate.

high as a kite adj
zo stoned als een garnaal
(simile, colloquial) Very much under the influence of drugs; extremely high.

high heels n
hoge hakken
High-heeled shoes.

high island high islands n
hoog eiland

high jumper high jumpers n
hoogspringer
(athletics) An athlete who competes in the high jump.

high nelly high nellies n
omafiets
(Ireland, formerly, _, pejorative, now, _, nostalgic) An old-fashioned utility bicycle, especially one with a step-through frame and high handlebars providing an erect riding posture

high priest high priests n
hogepriester
(religion) A clergyman with a higher function than a normal priest.
Hogepriester
In the Bible, the male person who was responsible for making the annual sacrifice on the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur). Always a descendant of Aaron the older brother of Moses.

high priestess high priestesses n
hogepriesteres
A female clergyman with a higher function than a normal priestess.

high school /ˈhaɪ.skul/ /ˈhʌɪskul/ [ˈhɐɪsku̟ɫ] high schools n
middelbare school

high street high streets n
hoofdstraat
(British, Irish, parts of New England) The main street of any town.

high technology high technologies n
hightech spitstechnologie
Any highly technical or specialized technological application or equipment, especially one that involves complex electronics or computing

high tide high tides n
vloed hoog tij hoog water hoogwater
The natural tide at its highest level for a particular tidal cycle at a certain place.
hoog tij hoog water hoogwater
The time of day when the sea has risen to its highest level.
climax hoogdag hoogdagen hoogtepunt hoogtij
(figuratively) A climax, culminating point or phase.

high treason n
hoogverraad
Criminal disloyalty to one's country.

high-quality higher-quality highest-quality adj
van hoge kwaliteit
Of very good quality; superior.

high-ranking more high-ranking most high-ranking adj
hooggeplaatst
At an important, elevated, or exalted level in a hierarchy or organization; high-level.

high-speed rail n
hogesnelheidstrein
(rail transport) A type of rail transport that operates significantly faster than traditional rail traffic, using an integrated system of specialized rolling stock and dedicated tracks.

highchair highchairs n
kinderstoel
An elevated chair, often including a built-in tray, used for feeding babies and toddlers.

higher education n
hoger onderwijs
Education at university level or beyond.

highfalutin /ˈhaɪ.fəˌlu.tɪn/ /ˌhaɪ.fəˈlu.tɪn/ more highfalutin most highfalutin adj
arrogant hoogdravend
(US, informal) Self-important, pompous; arrogant or egotistical.

highland /ˈhaɪ.lənd/ /ˈhaɪ.lɪnd/ highlands n
hoogland
A high area; land that is higher than surrounding areas.

highlight /ˈhaɪ.ˌlaɪt/ v
benadrukken
(transitive) To make prominent; emphasize.

highlighter highlighters n
markeerstift
A marker pen used to highlight text.

highly /ˈhaɪli/ highlier highliest more highly most highly adv
hoog zeer

hight /haɪt/ v
heten

highway /ˈhaɪweɪ/ highways n
autosnelweg autostrade snelweg autoroute
A main public road, especially a multi-lane, high-speed thoroughfare.

highwayman /ˈhaɪˌweɪmən/ highwaymen n
struikrover
(historical) A person, usually mounted on horseback, who robbed travelers on public roads.

hijack /ˈhaɪ.dʒæk/ v
kapen
To forcibly seize control of some vehicle in order to rob it or to reach a destination (especially an airplane, truck or a boat).

hijacker /ˈhaɪˌd͡ʒækəɹ/ hijackers n
kaper
Someone who hijacks.

hijacking hijackings n
gijzeling kaping
The act of one who hijacks; the seizure of vehicles.

hike /haɪk/ hikes n
wandeling
A long walk, usually for pleasure or exercise. [from c. 1900]
plotse stijging
An abrupt increase.

hike /haɪk/ v
wandelen
To take a long walk for pleasure or exercise.

hikikomori hikikomori hikikomoris n
hikikomori
(uncountable) A Japanese phenomenon whereby an individual becomes a recluse from society, typically remaining isolated in a single room at home for a very long period.

hiking /ˈhaɪkɪŋ/ hikings n
wandelen
Walking in the countryside for pleasure or sport.

hiking boot hiking boots n
wandelschoen

hilarious /hɪˈlæɹiəs/ /hɪˈlɛ(ə)ɹiəs/ /hɪˈlɛəɹiəs/ more hilarious most hilarious adj
hilarisch
Very funny; causing great merriment and laughter.

hill /hɪl/ [hɪɫ] hills n
heuvel
An elevated landmass smaller than a mountain.

hilltop /ˈhɪltɒp/ hilltops n
heuveltop

hilly /ˈhɪli/ hillier hilliest adj
heuvelachtig
(of a landscape) Abundant in hills; having many hills.

hilt /hɪlt/ hilts n
heft
The handle of a sword, consisting of grip, guard, and pommel, designed to facilitate use of the blade and afford protection to the hand.

him /əm/ /ˈhɪm/ [ɪ̈m] pronoun
hem
With dative effect or as an indirect object. [from 9th c.]
With accusative effect or as a direct object. [from 12th c.]
With nominative effect: he, especially as a predicate after be, or following a preposition. [from 15th c.]

himbo /ˈhɪmboʊ/ /ˈhɪmbəʊ/ himbos n
mooiboy
(sometimes, derogatory, slang) A physically attractive man who lacks intelligence; the male equivalent of a bimbo.

himself /hɪmˈsɛlf/ /ɪ̈msɛlf/ pronoun
zich zichzelf
(reflexive pronoun) Him; the male object of a verb or preposition that also appears as the subject
hijzelf zelf
(emphatic) He; used as an intensifier, often to emphasize that the referent is the exclusive participant in the predicate

hind /haɪnd/ hinder hindmost adj
achterst
Located at the rear (most often said of animals' body parts).

hind /haɪnd/ hinds n
hinde
A female deer, especially a red deer at least two years old.

hindbrain hindbrains n
ruithersenen
(neuroanatomy) The posterior part of the brain, comprising the cerebellum, pons and medulla, the rhombencephalon

hinder /ˈhaɪn.də/ /ˈhaɪn.dɚ/ adj
achterste
of or belonging to that part in the rear

hinder /ˈhɪndə/ /ˈhɪndɚ/ v
hinderen maken
(transitive) To make difficult to accomplish; to act as an obstacle; to frustrate.
hinderen verhinderen vertragen
(ambitransitive) To delay or impede; to keep back, to prevent.

hindquarter hindquarters n
achtereinde achterhand
Either rear half of a side of beef, mutton, veal, lamb or by extension from another edible mammal.
achtereinde achterhand achterste achterwerk
(in the plural) The hind biped (leg) of a quadruped, or all body parts situated behind the hind legs' trunk-attachment.
achtereinde achterste achterwerk
(metonymy, derogatory, usually, in the plural) Human behind, butt.

hindrance /ˈhɪndɹəns/ hindrances n
obstakel hindernis
Something which hinders: something that holds back or causes problems with something else.

hindsight /ˈhaɪn(d)saɪt/ hindsights n
terugblik
Realization or understanding of the significance and nature of events after they have occurred.

hinge /ˈhɪnd͡ʒ/ hinges n
scharnier hengsel har
A jointed or flexible device that allows the pivoting of a door etc.
hoeksteen keerpunt
A principle, or a point in time, on which subsequent reasonings or events depend.

hinny /ˈhɪ.ni/ hinnies n
muilezel
The hybrid offspring of a stallion (male horse) and a she-ass (female donkey).

hint /hɪnt/ hints n
aanwijzing
A clue.

hint /hɪnt/ v
aanduiden hinten laten doorschemeren
(intransitive) To imply without a direct statement; to provide a clue.
laten doorschemeren zinspelen
(transitive) To bring to mind by a slight mention or remote allusion; to suggest in an indirect manner.

hinterland /-lənd/ /ˈhɪntə(ɹ)ˌlænd/ hinterlands n
achterland binnenland
The land immediately next to, and inland from, a coast.
achterland hinterland platteland
The rural territory surrounding an urban area, especially a port.
achterland hinterland
A remote or undeveloped area, a backwater.

hip /hɪp/ hips n
rozenbottel
The fruit of a rose.
heup
(slang, possibly, dated) A drug addict, especially someone addicted to a narcotic like heroin.

hip bone hip bones n
heupbeen
(anatomy) One of two roughly symmetrical skeleton parts, each composed of the fused iliac, ischial and pubic bones, that together form the sides of the pelvis.

hip flask hip flasks n
heupfles
A container designed to hold small amounts of alcohol, especially spirits, for personal consumption on the go.

hip hip hooray interjection
hiep hiep hoera hieperdepiep hoera
An exclamation of congratulations and/or celebration, especially in response to a call for "three cheers for" the person. Often the person calling for the cheers will yell "Hip! Hip!", the crowd replying "Hooray!"

hip-hop /ˈhɪp.hɑːp/ /ˈhɪp.hɒp/ n
hip-hop
An Afro-American urban youth culture based on rap music, breakdancing etc.

hippie /ˈhɪpi/ hippies n
hippie
(1960s slang; still widely used in reference to that era) One who chooses not to conform to prevailing social norms: especially one who subscribes to values or actions such as acceptance or self-practice of recreational drug use, liberal or radical sexual mores, advocacy of communal living, strong pacifism or anti-war sentiment, etc.

hippocampus hippocampi hippocampuses n
hippocampus hippokampos
(mythological creature) A mythological creature with the front head and forelimbs of a horse and the rear of a dolphin.
hippocampus
(neuroanatomy, anatomy) A part of the brain located inside the temporal lobe, consisting mainly of grey matter. It is a component of the limbic system and plays a role in memory and emotion.

hippodrome /ˈhɪpəˌdɹəʊm/ hippodromes n
hippodroom renbaan
A horse racing course.

hippopotamus /hɪ.po.poˈta.mʊs/ /hɪ.poˈpo.ta.mʊs/ /ˌhi.po.ˈpo.te.mɔs/ /ˌhi.po̞.po̞.ˈte̞ː.mo̞s/ /ˌhɪp.əˈpɑ.tə.məs/ /ˌhɪp.əˈpɒt.ə.məs/ [ˌhɪp.əˈpɑ.ɾə.məs] hippopotami hippopotamus hippopotamuses n
nijlpaard
A large, semi-aquatic, herbivorous (plant-eating) African mammal (Hippopotamus amphibius; common hippopotamus).

hippotigrine more hippotigrine most hippotigrine adj
zebra-achtig
Of or pertaining to (a) zebra(s).

hipster /ˈhɪp.stə/ /ˈhɪp.stɚ/ hipsters n
hipster
A person who is keenly interested in the latest trends or fashions. [from earlier 20th c.]

hire /haɪə/ /haɪɹ/ /ˈhaɪə/ /ˈhaɪɚ/ hires n
werknemer
A person who has been hired, especially in a cohort.

hire /haɪə/ /haɪɹ/ /ˈhaɪə/ /ˈhaɪɚ/ v
huren
(transitive) To obtain the services of in return for fixed payment.
aanstellen aanwerven verhuren
(transitive) To employ; to obtain the services of (a person) in exchange for remuneration; to give someone a job.
werk aannemen
(intransitive) To accept employment.

hire purchase hire purchases n
huurkoop
(British, Irish) A method of purchasing an item, where the buyer hires it and takes possession of it and pays regular installments. Ownership is only transferred on payment of the final amount. Abbreviated as HP.

hirsute /həːˈsjuːt/ /həːˈsuːt/ /hɚˈsut/ more hirsute most hirsute adj
behaard harig
Covered in hair or bristles; hairy.

his /əz/ /ɪ̈z/ /ˈhɘz/ /ˈhɪz/ determiner
zijn
Belonging to him. [from 8th c.]

his /əz/ /ɪ̈z/ /ˈhɘz/ /ˈhɪz/ pronoun
aan hem de zijne
That which belongs to him; the possessive case of he, used without a following noun.

hiss /hɪs/ hisses n
gesis sis
A sibilant sound, such as that made by a snake or escaping steam; an unvoiced fricative.
gesis sis tss
An expression of disapproval made using such a sound.

hiss /hɪs/ v
blazen sissen
(intransitive) To make a hissing sound.

hist /hɪst/ interjection
sst
(dated) An injunction to be silent and/or to pay attention to what is being said or can be heard.

histogram /ˈhɪstəˌɡɹæm/ histograms n
histogram
(statistics) A graphical display of numerical data in the form of upright bars, with the area of each bar representing frequency.

histology /hɪsˈtɒləd͡ʒi/ histologies n
weefselleer histologie
(biology) The study of the microscopic structure, chemical composition and function of the tissue or tissue systems of plants and animals.

histopathology histopathologies n
histopathologie
(biology) The microscopic study of tissue, especially of abnormal tissue as a result of disease.

historian /hɪˈstɑɹi.ən/ /hɪˈstɔəɹɪən/ /hɪˈstɔɹi.ən/ /hɪˈstɔːɹɪən/ historians n
historicus geschiedkundige
A writer of history; a chronicler; an annalist.
One who studies or researches history.

historic /(h)ɪˈstɑɹɪk/ /(h)ɪˈstɒɹɪk/ /(h)ɪˈstɔɹɪk/ more historic most historic adj
historisch
Very important; noteworthy: having importance or significance in history.

historical /hɪˈstɑɹɪkəl/ /hɪˈstɒɹɪkəl/ /hɪˈstɔɹɪkəl/ more historical most historical adj
historisch geschiedkundig
(uncommon) Synonym of historic: important or likely to be important to history and historians.

historical linguistics n
historische taalkunde
(linguistics) The scientific study of language change.

historical materialism n
historisch materialisme

historical present n
praesens historicum
(grammar) The present tense as used when referring to real past events, to add immediacy to what is being said or written.
(grammar) The present tense as used when writing a fictional narrative.

historical sociology n
historische sociologie
(sociology) A branch of sociology that focuses on how societies develop through history.

historicity /ˌhɪstəˈɹɪsɪti/ historicities n
historiciteit
Historical quality or authenticity based on fact.

historiography /hɪˌstɔɹiˈɑɡɹəfi/ historiographies n
geschiedschrijving
(uncountable) The study of the discipline and practice of history and the writings of past historians.

historism historisms n
historisme
(historiography) An influential 19th-century school of thought in historiography that rejected universalist and anachronistic explanations of historical developments and instead emphasized the idiosyncrasies and organic developments of each culture and time period, to be understood through critical interpretation of primary sources in the context of the unique conditions that produced them.

history /ˈhɪs.t(ə.)ɹi/ /ˈhɪs.tɹɪ/ histories n
geschiedenis historie
The aggregate of past events.
The branch of knowledge that studies the past; the assessment of notable events.
geschiedenis
(countable) A record or narrative description of past events.
(countable, medicine) A list of past and continuing medical conditions of an individual or family.
(countable, computing) A record of previous user events, especially of visited web pages in a browser.

history repeats itself proverb
de geschiedenis herhaalt zich
Things that have happened in the past will or tend to happen again in one way or another.

histrionic /hɪstɹiˈɑnɪk/ /hɪstɹiːˈɒnɪk/ more histrionic most histrionic adj
theatraal
Of or relating to actors or acting.
pathetisch theatraal
(by extension) Excessively dramatic or emotional, especially with the intention to draw attention.

hit /hɪt/ hits n
slag stoot
A blow; a punch; a striking against; the collision of one body against another; the stroke that touches anything.
aanslag
An attack on a location, person or people.
(Internet) A measured visit to a web site, a request for a single file from a web server.
tref
A collision of a projectile with the target.
hit schlager
(baseball) The complete play, when the batter reaches base without the benefit of a walk, error, or fielder’s choice.
(backgammon) A move that throws one of the opponent's men back to the entering point.

hit /hɪt/ v
raken slaan treffen
(transitive) To administer a blow to, directly or with a weapon or missile.
raken treffen
(transitive) To manage to touch (a target) in the right place.

hit a snag v
op een moeilijkheid stuiten
(idiomatic) To encounter an unexpected problem or delay.

hit and run hit and runs n
vluchtmisdrijf
(legal) The crime of causing an accident, as with a motor vehicle, and leaving without acknowledging responsibility.

hit parade hit parades n
hitparade
(dated) A list of the most popular songs at the moment.

hit point hit points n
raakpunt
(chiefly, RPG) A unit of damage, used to specify the amount of damage a character or object can withstand before it is defeated or destroyed.

hit the ground running v
direct aan de slag gaan
(idiomatic) To begin an activity immediately and with full commitment.

hit the hay v
gaan slapen naar bed gaan
(slang) To go to bed.

hit the nail on the head v
de spijker op de kop slaan
(idiomatic) To identify something exactly; to arrive at exactly the right answer.

hitchhike /ˈhɪt͡ʃhaɪk/ v
liften autostop doen
To try to get a ride in a passing vehicle while standing at the side of a road, generally by either sticking out one's finger or thumb or holding a sign with one's stated destination.

hitchhiker hitchhikers n
lifter liftster
A person or thing that hitchhikes.

hither /ˈhɪðə/ /ˈhɪðɚ/ adv
alhier herwaarts hierheen
(literary, or, archaic) To this place, to here.

hitherto /ˈhɪðəˌtuː/ /ˈhɪðɚˌtu/ /ˌhɪðəˈtuː/ /ˌhɪðɚˈtu/ [ˈhɪðəˌtʰuː] [ˈhɪðɚˌtʰu] [ˌhɪðəˈtʰuː] [ˌhɪðɚˈtʰu] adv
tot nu toe tot dan toe tot dusver tot dusverre tot hiertoe
(formal, also, _, legal) Up to this or that time or point.

hitman /ˈhɪtmæːn/ /ˈhɪtmən/ hitmen n
huurmoordenaar huurdoder
A contract killer, especially one paid by the mafia.

ho /hoʊ/ /həʊ/ heaux hoes hos n
hoer
(slang, derogatory) A whore; a sexually promiscuous woman; in general use as a highly offensive term of abuse for a woman with connotations of loose sexuality.

hoar frost /ˈhoɹ ˌfɹɑst/ /ˈhɔː fɹɒst/ hoar frosts n
rijm rijp vriesdauw
(specifically, meteorology) Water vapour which has undergone deposition or desublimation when the air is cold and moist to form a white deposit on exposed surfaces.

hoard /ho(ː)ɹd/ /hoəd/ /hɔɹd/ /hɔːd/ v
oppotten hamsteren ophopen verzamelen
To amass, usually for one's own private collection.

hoarder /ˈhoɹdɚ/ /ˈhɔɹdɚ/ /ˈhɔːdə/ hoarders n
verzamelaar
One who hoards; one who accumulates, collects, and stores, especially one who does so to excess.

hoarding /ˈhɔːdɪŋ/ hoardings n
hamsteren hoarding verzamelstoornis
(psychology) An anxiety disorder characterized by a compulsive need to accumulate goods and feelings of anxiety or discomfort about discarding such goods.

hoarse /hoəs/ /hoɹs/ /hoː(ə)ɹs/ /hoːɹs/ /hɔːs/ [ho̞ɹs] hoarser hoarsest adj
schor
Having a dry, harsh tone to the voice, as a result of a sore throat, age, emotion, etc.

hoary /hɔɹ.i/ /hɔː.ɹi/ hoarier hoariest adj
grijs wit
White or grey with age.

hobbit /ˈhɒbɪt/ [-ɪʔ] hobbits hobbitses n
hobbit
A member of a fictional race of small humanoids with shaggy hair and hairy feet. [from 20th c.]

hobby /ˈhɑ.bi/ /ˈhɒ.bi/ hobbies n
hobby vrijetijdsbesteding
An activity that one enjoys doing in one's spare time.
boomvalk
Any of four species of small falcons in the genus Falco, especially Falco subbuteo.

hobby horse hobby horses n
stokpaard stokpaardje
A child's toy consisting of a (usually wooden or cloth) horse's head mounted on a stick.
stokpaardje
(figuratively) A topic about which someone loves to talk at great length.
draisine
(cycling, historical) An early bicycle with no pedals or brakes.

hobnob /ˈhɑbˌnɑb/ /ˈhɒbnɒb/ hobnobs n
babbel klapke
An informal chat.

hobnob /ˈhɑbˌnɑb/ /ˈhɒbnɒb/ v
babbelen borrelen drinken klappen kletsen
(intransitive, often, _, derogatory) To associate with in a friendly manner, often with those of a higher class or status; to fraternize.

hobo /ˈhoʊ.boʊ/ /ˈhəʉ.bəʉ/ /ˈhəʊ.bəʊ/ hoboes hobos n
dakloze zwerver landloper leegloper vagebond
(North America) A wandering homeless person, especially (historical) one illegally travelling by rail or (pejorative) a penniless, unemployed bum.

hock /hɑk/ /hɒk/ hocks n
schenkel
(countable) The tarsal joint of a digitigrade quadruped, such as a horse, pig or dog.

hock /hɑk/ /hɒk/ v
verpanden
(transitive, colloquial) To leave with a pawnbroker as security for a loan.

hockey /ˈhɑki/ /ˈhɒki/ n
hockey
(North America) Ice hockey, a game on ice in which two teams of six players skate and try to score by shooting a puck into the opposing team's net, using their sticks.

hockey player hockey players n
ijshockeyer ijshockeyspeelster ijshockeyspeler ijshockeyster
(North America) An ice hockey player.
hockeyspeler hockeyer hockeyspeelster hockeyster
(British) A field hockey player.

hockey puck hockey pucks n
puck
(ice hockey) A small black flat roundel of hardened rubber used as a playing piece in ice hockey to score points by moving the puck into the opponent's goal net.

hockey rink hockey rinks n
ijshockeybaan
An ice surface delimited and with goal nets which people play ice hockey.

hockey stick hockey sticks n
hockeystick
(British, field hockey) A stick used to handle the ball in field hockey, having a flat-faced hook at the end.

hocus-pocus /-kɪs/ /ˌhoʊkəs ˈpoʊkəs/ /ˌhəʊkəs ˈpəʊkəs/ interjection
hocus pocus
A phrase used (by a stage magician, etc.) as a magical incantation to bring about some change: abracadabra, hey presto.

hod carrier hod carriers n
opperman
A bricklayer’s or mason’s laborer who carries bricks, mortar, cement and the like in a hod.

hodgepodge /ˈhɑd͡ʒˌpɑd͡ʒ/ /ˈhɒd͡ʒˌpɒd͡ʒ/ hodgepodges n
mengelmoes mikmak
A collection containing a variety of miscellaneous things.

hodiernal /hoʊdiˈɝnəl/ /hɑ-/ /hɒ-/ /həʊdiˈɜːnl̩/ adj
actueel huidig tegenwoordig
(archaic, or, literary, rare, outside, grammar) Of or pertaining to the present day or today; hodiern.

hoe /hoʉ/ /hoʊ/ /həʊ/ hoes n
schoffel hak
An agricultural tool consisting of a long handle with a flat blade fixed perpendicular to it at the end, used for digging rows.

hoe /hoʉ/ /hoʊ/ /həʊ/ v
schoffelen
(transitive) To clear from weeds, or to loosen or arrange the earth about, with a hoe.

hog /hɑɡ/ /hɒɡ/ /hɔɡ/ hogs n
varken zwijn
Any animal belonging to the Suidae family of mammals, especially the pig, the warthog, and the boar.

hog /hɑɡ/ /hɒɡ/ /hɔɡ/ v
inpikken voor zichzelf opeisen
(transitive) To greedily take more than one's share, to take precedence at the expense of another or others.

hog plum hog plums n
mopé
Spondias spp., especially Spondias mombin

hog-tie v
kluisteren knevelen
(figuratively) To render helpless.

hogshead /ˈhɑɡzˌhɛd/ /ˈhɒɡzˌhɛd/ /ˈhɔɡz-/ hogsheads n
okshoofd oxhoofd
(Britain) An English measure of capacity for liquids, containing 63 wine gallons, or about 52+1⁄2 imperial gallons; a half pipe.
A large barrel or cask of indefinite contents, especially one containing from 100 to 140 gallons.

hogwash /ˈhɒɡwɒʃ/ hogwashes n
prietpraat
(informal, figurative) Foolish talk or writing; nonsense.

hogweed hogweeds n
berenklauw
An umbelliferous plant, of genus Heracleum, most species of which are phototoxic.

hoi polloi /ˌhɔɪ pəˈlɔɪ/ n
gepeupel
(collective) The common people; the masses. (Used with or without the definite article.)

hoist /hɔɪst/ v
hijsen opgetrokken worden ophijsen optillen
(transitive) To raise; to lift; to elevate (especially, to raise or lift to a desired elevation, by means of tackle or pulley, said of a sail, a flag, a heavy package or weight).

hoist by one's own petard /hˈɔ͡ɪst bˈa͡ɪ wˈɒnz ˈə͡ʊn pɛˈtɑːd/ /hˈɔ͡ɪst bˈa͡ɪ wˈʌnz ˈo͡ʊn pɛˈɾɑː͡ɹd/ adj
wie een put graaft voor een ander, valt er zelf in
(idiomatic) Hurt or destroyed by one's own plot or device intended for another; "blown up by one's own bomb".

hokey /ˈhəʊki/ hokier hokiest adj
flauw nep slap zwak
(US, colloquial) Phony, as if a hoax; noticeably contrived; of obviously flimsy credibility or quality.
melig
(US, colloquial) Corny; overly or unbelievably sentimental.

hokum /ˈhoʊkəm/ /ˈhəʊkəm/ hokums n
klatergoud
(countable, uncountable, informal) (An instance of) meaningless nonsense with an outward appearance of being impressive and legitimate.
effectbejag
(countable, uncountable, informal) (An instance of) excessively contrived, hackneyed, or sentimental material in a film, television programme, theater production, etc.

hold /hoʊld/ /həʊld/ [hoəɫd] [həʊɫd] holds n
scheepsruim ruim laadruim
(nautical, aviation) The cargo area of a ship or aircraft (often holds or cargo hold).

hold /hoʊld/ /həʊld/ [hoəɫd] [həʊɫd] v
houden vasthouden bijhouden tegenhouden
(transitive) To impose restraint upon; to limit in motion or action; to bind legally or morally; to confine; to restrain.
bevatten houden
To maintain in being or action; to carry on; to prosecute, as a course of conduct or an argument; to continue; to sustain.
vasthouden
(archaic) To restrain oneself; to refrain; to hold back.

hold off v
tegenhouden
(idiomatic, transitive) To delay (someone or something) temporarily; to keep at bay.

hold on v
vasthouden
To grasp or grip firmly.
wachten
(idiomatic) Wait a short while.

hold one's own v
haar op zijn tanden hebben zijn mannetje staan
(idiomatic) To demonstrate oneself to be capable; to provide a respectable performance or worthy competition; to stick up for oneself.

hold out v
achterhouden
(idiomatic, usually, with on) To withhold something.

hold the cards v
alle troeven in handen hebben
(idiomatic) To be in a strong position, possessing significant advantages over someone else; to be in control of a situation involving multiple parties.

hold to account v
aansprakelijk stellen
(transitive) To require a person to explain or to accept responsibility for his or her actions; to blame or punish someone for what has occurred.

hold true v
gelden
(intransitive) To be or remain true, valid or applicable; to apply.

holdall /ˈhoʊldɔːl/ /ˈhəʊldɔːl/ holdalls n
sporttas
A large bag for carrying belongings while travelling.

holder /ˈhoʊɫdɚ/ /ˈhəʊldə/ holders n
houder
A person who temporarily or permanently possesses something.

holding pattern holding patterns n
wachtpatroon
(aviation) A path taken by an aircraft waiting to land.
wachtstand
(idiomatic) Any failure to advance; useless or unproductive activity.

hole /hoʊl/ /hɐʉl/ /həʊl/ [hoɫ] [hɔʊɫ] holes n
bajes lik nor put vergeetput
A hollow place or cavity; an excavation; a pit; a dent; a depression; a fissure.
gat holte opening
An opening that goes all the way through a solid body, a fabric, etc.; a perforation; a rent.
bajes hole lik nor put vergeetput
(golf) A subsurface standard-size hole, also called cup, hitting the ball into which is the object of play. Each hole, of which there are usually eighteen as the standard on a full course, is located on a prepared surface, called the green, of a particular type grass.
gat gaatje holletje opening
(stud poker) A card (also called a hole card) dealt face down thus unknown to all but its holder; the status in which such a card is.
hole gat
(golf) The part of a game in which a player attempts to hit the ball into one of the holes.
gat leemte zwakke plek
(figuratively) A weakness; a flaw or ambiguity.
gat leemte
(computing) A security vulnerability in software which can be taken advantage of by an exploit.
lichaamsholte gat
(slang) Any bodily orifice, in particular the anus.
put zwart gat
(slang) An undesirable place to live or visit.

hole /hoʊl/ /hɐʉl/ /həʊl/ [hoɫ] [hɔʊɫ] v
doorboren doorzeven
(transitive) To make holes in (an object or surface).

hole in one hole in ones holes in one n
hole-in-one
(golf) A hole that is completed by sinking the ball in a single shot or attempt, with one hit.

hole punch hole punches n
perforator
A tool that is used to make holes in stationery for ease of filing.

holiday /ˈhɑləˌdeɪ/ /ˈhɒlɪdeɪ/ /ˈhɒlɪdɪ/ holidays n
feestdag
A day on which a festival, religious event, or national celebration is traditionally observed.
A day declared free from work by the state or government.
vakantie
(chiefly, UK, Australia) A period of one or more days taken off work for leisure and often travel; often plural.
(chiefly, UK, Australia) A period during which pupils do not attend their school; often plural; rarely used for students at university (usually: vacation).

holiday home holiday homes n
vakantieappartement vakantiehuis vakantiehuisje vakantiewoning
A second home used for holidays.

holiday-maker holiday-makers n
vakantieganger
(British) Someone who is on holiday.

holiness /ˈhoʊlinəs/ /ˈhəʊlinəs/ holinesses n
heiligheid
The state or condition of being holy.

holism holisms n
Holisme

hollandaise sauce hollandaise sauces n
hollandaisesaus
An emulsion of butter and lemon juice using egg yolks as the emulsifying agent, used in French cooking.

holler /ˈhɑ.lɚ/ /ˈhɒl.ə(ɹ)/ hollers n
kreet schreeuw brul gil roep
A yell, shout.
gebrul gegil geroep geschreeuw
(by extension, colloquial) Any communication to get somebody's attention.

holler /ˈhɑ.lɚ/ /ˈhɒl.ə(ɹ)/ v
brullen roepen schreeuwen
(intransitive) To yell or shout.
brullen roepen uitroepen uitschreeuwen
(transitive) To call out one or more words

hollow /ˈhɑ.loʊ/ /ˈhɑlɚ/ /ˈhɒl.əʊ/ hollower hollowest adj
hol
(of something solid) Having an empty space or cavity inside.
leeg
(figuratively) Without substance; having no real or significant worth; meaningless.

hollow /ˈhɑ.loʊ/ /ˈhɑlɚ/ /ˈhɒl.əʊ/ hollows n
laagte
A sunken area on a surface.

hollow block hollow blocks n
betonblok snelbouwsteen
(Philippines) A lightweight building block made from cinders and concrete.

hollow out v
uithollen
(transitive) To make something hollow.

holly /ˈhɑli/ /ˈhɒli/ hollies n
hulst
Any of various shrubs or (mostly) small trees, of the genus Ilex, either evergreen or deciduous, used as decoration especially at Christmas.

hollyhock /ˈhɑlihɑk/ /ˈhɒlihɒk/ hollyhocks n
stokroos
Any of several flowering plants of the genus Alcea in the Malvaceae family.

holm /hoʊlm/ /hoʊm/ /həʊlm/ /həʊm/ holms n
holm
Small island, islet.

holmium /ˈhoʊ.mi.əm/ holmiums n
holmium
A chemical element (symbol Ho) with atomic number 67: a soft and malleable silvery-white metal, too reactive to be found uncombined in nature.

holocaust /ˈhoʊ.lə-/ /ˈhɑl.əˌkɑst/ /ˈhɑl.əˌkɔst/ /ˈhɒl.ə(ʊ)ˌkɔːst/ holocausts n
holocaust
(religion) An offering or sacrifice to a deity that is completely burned to ashes. [from 13th c.]
hence, the state-sponsored mass murder of a particular group of people in society. [from 20th c.]

hologram /ˈhɒləɡɹæm/ holograms n
hologram
A three-dimensional image of an object created by holography.

holographic more holographic most holographic adj
holografisch
In the form of a hologram or holograph.
(uncommon) Handwritten by a single writer.

holography holographies n
holografie
(physics) a technique for recording, and then reconstructing, the amplitude and phase distributions of a coherent wave disturbance; used to produce three-dimensional images or holograms

holonym /ˈhoʊl.əˌnɪm/ /ˈhɑl.əˌnɪm/ /ˈhɒl.əˌnɪm/ /ˈhəʊl.əˌnɪm/ holonyms n
holoniem
(semantics) A term that denotes a whole, a part of which is denoted by a second term.

holster /ˈhoʊlstə(ɹ)/ /ˈhɒlstə(ɹ)/ holsters n
holster
A case for carrying a tool, particularly a gun, safely and accessibly.

holy /ˈhoʊli/ /ˈhəʊli/ holier holiest adj
heilig gewijd sacraal
Dedicated to a religious purpose or a god.
heilig sacraal
Revered in a religion.
foutloos heilig perfect volmaakt
Morally perfect or flawless, or nearly so.
heilig
Set apart or dedicated for a specific purpose, or for use by a single entity or person.

holy smoke interjection
allemachtig wel heb ik ooit
(idiomatic, dated, informal) An expression of astonishment.

holy synod holy synods n
heilige synode

holy war holy wars n
heilige oorlog
A war that is entirely, primarily, or ostensibly religious in motivation; a war over religion.

holy water holy waters n
wijwater
(Christianity) In certain Christian churches, water that has been sanctified by a priest or bishop for the purpose of baptism or for the blessing of persons, places, or things.

homage /oʊˈmɑʒ/ /ɒˈmɑːʒ/ /ˈ(h)ɑmɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈhɒmɪd͡ʒ/ homages n
eerbetoon hommage hulde huldeblijk
(countable, uncountable) A demonstration of respect, such as towards an individual after their retirement or death
hommage
(countable) An artistic work imitating another in a flattering style.
hommage leenhulde manschap
(historical) In feudalism, the formal oath of a vassal to honor his or her lord's rights.

home /(h)əʊm/ /hoʊm/ adv
naar huis
(internet) To the home page.
thuis
At or in one's place of residence or one's customary or official location; at home.

home /(h)əʊm/ /hoʊm/ homes n
huis thuis heem
One’s own dwelling place; the house or structure in which one lives; especially the house in which one lives with one's family; the habitual abode of one’s family.
tehuis
A place of refuge, rest or care; an asylum.
thuis
The abiding place of the affections, especially of the domestic affections.
The place (residence, settlement, country, etc.), where a person was born and/or raised; childhood or parental home; home of one’s parents or guardian.
moederland
One’s native land; the place or country in which one dwells; the place where one’s ancestors dwell or dwelt.
habitat
The locality where a thing is usually found, or was first found, or where it is naturally abundant; habitat; seat.

home /(h)əʊm/ /hoʊm/ v
mikken
(always, _, with "in on", transitive) To seek or aim for something.

home care n
thuiszorg
Health care provided in the patient's home by healthcare professionals.
mantelzorg
Health care provided in the patient's home by family and friends.

home cinema home cinemas n
thuisbioscoop
(UK) a system for showing cinema-quality films at home; usually comprising high-definition television and surround sound

home country home countries n
thuisland
The country in which a person was born and usually raised, regardless of the present country of residence and citizenship.

home economics n
huishoudkunde
The study of homemaking, including cookery, needlework, cleaning, etc.

home front home fronts n
thuisfront
The civilian sphere as opposed to the military; specifically, the civilian sphere supporting the military's efforts in a war.

home invasion home invasions n
huisvredebreuk

home is where the heart is proverb
eigen haard is goud waard
One's true home is where one feels happiest.

home loan home loans n
woningkrediet woonkrediet
(countable) A loan taken for the purpose of purchasing a house, or other type of residential property.

home page /ˈhoʊmpeɪdʒ/ /ˈhəʊmpeɪdʒ/ home pages n
homepage hoofdpagina startpagina
The main or first page of a website or set of hyperlinked documents.

home plate home plates n
thuishonk
(baseball) A flat, pentagonal, rubber object placed at the center of the batter's box, which is used as a basis for judging pitched strikes and balls, and the touching of which by a runner advancing from or past third base scores a run.

home stretch home stretches n
laatste rechte lijn laatste loodjes
(figurative, by extension) The final part of a distance or the final effort needed to finish.

home team home teams n
thuisploeg
(idiomatic, sports) The team that is playing in the usual area that they play in, as opposed to the visitor team.

homebody homebodies n
huismus
(North American, informal) A person who prefers to remain at home, rather than participate in social events elsewhere.

homecoming /ˈhoʊmˌkʌmɪŋ/ homecomings n
thuiskomst
Ellipsis of harvest homecoming.; A traditional (street) party and/or dance near the start of the school year, at around fall mid-terms. Traditionally marking the start of harvest break, where students go home in autumn to harvest the crops on the family farms.

homeland homelands n
vaderland thuisland
The country that one regards as home.
geboorteland
One's country of birth.

homeless /ˈhoʊmləs/ /ˈhoʊmlɪs/ adj
dakloos
Lacking a permanent place of residence.

homemade more homemade most homemade adj
huisgemaakt
Made at home.

homeo- prefix
homeo-

homeomorphism homeomorphisms n
homeomorfisme
(topology) a continuous bijection from one topological space to another, with continuous inverse.

homeopath homeopaths n
homeopaat
A person who practices homeopathy.

homeopathic more homeopathic most homeopathic adj
homeopathisch
Of or pertaining to homeopathy.

homeopathy /ˌhomiˈɑpəθi/ /ˌhɑmiˈɑpəθi/ /ˌhɒmɪˈɒpəθi/ /ˌhəʊmɪˈɒpəθi/ homeopathies n
homeopathie
A system of treating diseases with small amounts of substances which, in larger amounts, would produce the observed symptoms.

homeostasis /ˌhoʊ.mi.oʊˈsteɪ.sɪs/ /ˌhɒmɪə(ʊ)ˈsteɪsɪs/ /ˌhəʊmɪə(ʊ)ˈsteɪsɪs/ homeostases n
homeostase
(physiology) The ability of a system or living organism to adjust its internal environment to maintain a state of dynamic constancy; such as the ability of warm-blooded animals to maintain a stable temperature.

homeostatic /ˌhoʊmioʊˈstætɪk/ adj
homeostatisch
(biology, physiology) Of or pertaining to homeostasis.

homeowner homeowners n
huiseigenaar
Someone who owns a house.

homeschooling n
thuisonderwijs
Teaching children at home instead of sending them to school.

homesick more homesick most homesick adj
heemziek heimwee
(often with for) Missing one's home and family very much when away; nostalgic.

homesickness homesicknesses n
heimwee
The characteristic of being homesick; a strong, sad feeling of missing one's home (and often left-behind loved ones, such as family and friends) when physically away.

hometown hometowns n
vaderstad
An individual’s place of birth, childhood home, or place of main residence.

homeward /ˈhoʊmwɚd/ /ˈhəʊmwəd/ adv
heemwaarts huiswaarts
Towards home.

homewards adj
heemwaarts huiswaarts
Leading toward home.

homework /ˈhoʊmˌwɝk/ /ˈhəʊmˌwɜːk/ homeworks n
huiswerk huistaak
(literally, now, _, rare) Any work that is done at home; housework.

homeworld homeworlds n
thuiswereld

homicide /ˈhoʊ.məˌsaɪ̯d/ /ˈhɑm.əˌsaɪ̯d/ /ˈhɒm.ɪˌsaɪ̯d/ homicides n
moord doodslag
(countable, uncountable, crime) The killing of one person by another, whether premeditated or unintentional.

homie /ˈhoʊmi/ /ˈhəʊmi/ homies n
maat
(slang) Someone, particularly a friend or male acquaintance, from one's hometown.
(African American Vernacular English) A boyfriend or partner of a closeted man, used along with "Lil," to mean a bottom and "Big," to mean a top.

homing pigeon homing pigeons n
postduif
A variety of domesticated rock pigeon (Columba livia) that has been selectively bred to be able to find its way home over extremely long distances.

homo /ˈhoʊ.moʊ/ /ˈhɒm.əʊ/ /ˈhəʊ.məʊ/ homos n
homo
(colloquial, often, pejorative)

homogeneity /ˌhoʊ.mə.d͡ʒəˈneɪ.ə.ti/ /ˌhoʊ.mə.d͡ʒəˈniː.ə.ti/ /ˌhɑ.mə.d͡ʒəˈneɪ.ə.ti/ /ˌhɑ.mə.d͡ʒəˈniː.ə.ti/ /ˌhɒm.ə(ʊ).d͡ʒəˈneɪ.ə.ti/ /ˌhɒm.ə(ʊ).d͡ʒəˈniː.ə.ti/ /ˌhəʉ.mə.d͡ʒəˈniː.ə.ti/ /ˌhəʉ.mə.d͡ʒəˈnæɪ.ə.ti/ /ˌhəʊ.mə(ʊ).d͡ʒəˈneɪ.ə.ti/ /ˌhəʊ.mə(ʊ).d͡ʒəˈniː.ə.ti/ [ˌhəʉ.mə.d͡ʒəˈnæɪ.ə.ɾi] [ˌhəʉ.mə.d͡ʒəˈnɪi.ə.ti] [ˌhəʉ.mə.d͡ʒəˈnɪi.ə.ɾi] homogeneities n
homogeniteit
The condition of being homogeneous: having uniformity of constituent content.

homogeneous /həˈmɑ.d͡ʒə.nəs/ /ˌhoʊ.moʊˈd͡ʒiː.njəs/ /ˌhoʊ.moʊˈd͡ʒɛ.njəs/ /ˌhoʊ.məˈd͡ʒiː.njəs/ /ˌhɒ.mə(ʊ)ˈdʒiː.nɪəs/ /ˌhəʊ.mə(ʊ)ˈdʒiː.nɪəs/ adj
homogeen
Of the same kind; alike, similar.

homograph /ˈhoʊməɡɹæf/ /ˈhɑːməɡɹæf/ /ˈhɒməɡɹɑːf/ /ˈhəʊməɡɹæf/ homographs n
homograaf
A word that is spelled the same as another word, usually having a different etymology.

homologate /hoʊˈmɑləɡeɪt/ /həˈmɑləɡeɪt/ /həˈmɒləɡeɪt/ v
homologeren
(transitive) To confirm, ratify or approve, especially officially or legally.

homologation homologations n
homologatie
(organic chemistry) Any reaction that converts a compound into the next member of a homologous series, usually by lengthening a carbon chain
(legal) Official certification.

homomorphism homomorphisms n
homomorfisme
(algebra) A structure-preserving map between two algebraic structures of the same type, such as groups, rings, or vector spaces.

homonationalism homonationalisms n
homonationalisme

homonym /ˈhɑmənɪm/ /ˈhɒmənɪm/ homonyms n
homoniem
(loosely) A word that sounds or is spelled the same as another word (but not necessarily both), technically called a homophone (same sound, different spelling) or a homograph (same spelling, different sound), or if both are the same, a homonym.

homonymous adj
gelijknamig
Having the same name as another (i.e., like a namesake).

homophobe [ˈhɒməˌfəʊb] [ˈhəʊməˌfəʊb] homophobes n
homofoob
A person who is prejudiced against homosexuals and homosexuality.

homophobia /ˌhɒ.məˈfəʊ.bi.ə/ /ˌhəʊ.məˈfəʊ.bi.ə/ homophobias n
homofobie
Hatred, fear, dislike of, or prejudice against homosexuals.

homophone /ˈhɑməfoʊ̯n/ /ˈhɒməfəʊ̯n/ /ˈhɔməfoʊ̯n/ homophones n
homofoon
(semantics) A word which is pronounced the same as another word but differs in spelling or meaning or origin.

homosexual /ˌhoʊmoʊˈsɛkʃuːəl/ /ˌhoʊməˈsɛkʃuːəl/ /ˌhɒməʊˈsɛksjuːəl/ /ˌhɒməʊˈsɛkʃuːəl/ /ˌhəʊməʊˈsɛksjuːəl/ /ˌhəʊməʊˈsɛkʃuːəl/ more homosexual most homosexual adj
homoseksueel van de verkeerde kant
(of a person or animal, formal, distancing, or, dated) Sexually and/or romantically attracted to members of the same sex, such as a man who is attracted to men or a woman who is attracted to women; gay. (Typically used in the sense of sole/exclusive attraction.)

homosexual /ˌhoʊmoʊˈsɛkʃuːəl/ /ˌhoʊməˈsɛkʃuːəl/ /ˌhɒməʊˈsɛksjuːəl/ /ˌhɒməʊˈsɛkʃuːəl/ /ˌhəʊməʊˈsɛksjuːəl/ /ˌhəʊməʊˈsɛkʃuːəl/ homosexuals n
homoseksueel homo
(typically, formal, distancing, or, dated) A person who is sexually attracted solely or primarily to others of the same sex.

homosexuality /ˌhoʊmoʊˌsɛkʃuˈælɪti/ /ˌhoʊməˌsɛkʃuˈælɪti/ /ˌhɒmə(ʊ)-/ /ˌhəʊmə(ʊ)sɛkʃʊˈælɪti/ /ˌhəʊmə(ʊ)ˌsɛksjʊˈælɪti/ homosexualities n
homoseksualiteit
Sexual activity with a person of the same sex, sometimes (potentially, _, offensive) restricted to same-sex sex between males. [1897]

homotopic adj
homotopisch
(topology, of two continuous maps) Such that there is a homotopy (a continuous deformation) taking one to the other.

homovalent adj
homovalent
(chemistry) Having the same valency/valence.

homunculus /hoʊˈmʌŋk.jə.ləs/ /hɒˈmʌŋk.jʊ.ləs/ /həˈmʌŋk.jə.ləs/ homunculi n
ventje
A miniature man, once imagined by spermists to be present in human sperm.

hone /hoʊn/ /həʊn/ hones n
slijpsteen wetsteen
A sharpening stone composed of extra-fine grit used for removing the burr or curl from the blade of a razor or some other edge tool.

hone /hoʊn/ /həʊn/ v
slijpen aanzetten scherp maken
(transitive) To sharpen with a hone; to whet.
kalibreren
(transitive) To use a hone to produce a precision bore.
vervolledigen vervolmaken
(transitive) To refine or master (a skill).
verfijnen
To make more acute, intense, or effective.

honed /hoʊnd/ /həʊnd/ more honed most honed adj
geslepen verfijnd

honest /ˈɑnəst/ /ˈɑnɪst/ /ˈɒnɪst/ /ˈɔːnɪst/ honester honestest more honest most honest adj
eerlijk
(of a person or institution) Scrupulous with regard to telling the truth; not given to swindling, lying, or fraud; upright.

honesty /ˈɑnəsti/ /ˈɒnəsti/ /ˈɒnəstɪ/ /ˈɔːnɪstɪ/ honesties n
eerlijkheid
(uncountable, countable) The act, quality, or condition of being honest.

honesty is the best policy proverb
eerlijk duurt het langst

honey /ˈhʌni/ honeys honies n
honing honig
(uncountable) A viscous, gold-coloured sweet fluid produced from plant nectar by bees, and often consumed by humans.

honey badger honey badgers n
honingdas
Mellivora capensis, a badger-like mustelid native to Africa, the Middle East and the Indian subcontinent.

honey bee honey bees n
honingbij bij imme
Any of seven species of bee, in genus Apis, often kept commercially for honey, beeswax, and pollination of crops.

honey buzzard honey buzzards n
wespendief
European honey buzzard (Pernis apivorus), a summer migrant to most of Europe and western Asia, wintering in tropical Africa

honeycomb /ˈhʌnikəʊm/ /ˈhʌniˌkoʊm/ honeycombs n
honingraat bijenraat raat
(uncountable) A substance made by bees (clade Anthophila) primarily from beeswax which has hexagonal cells to hold their larvae, and for storing pollen and honey to feed the larvae and themselves when other food is scarce; it is also eaten by humans as part of comb-honey; (countable) a single sheet made up of two layers of this substance.

honeydew /-dʒuː/ /ˈhʌniˌd(j)u/ /ˈhʌnɪdjuː/ honeydews n
honigdauw
(uncountable) A sweet, sticky substance deposited on leaves and other plant parts by insects (especially aphids and scale insects) feeding on plant sap, or by fungi.

honeyeater honeyeaters n
honingeter
Any of the many Australasian birds of the family Meliphagidae, which have a tongue adapted for obtaining nectar from flowers.

honeymoon /ˈhʌn.iˌmuːn/ honeymoons n
wittebroodsweken huwelijksreis
The period of time immediately following a marriage.
A period of goodwill at the beginning of a new term or relationship (e.g. towards a newly elected politician or in respect of a new business arrangement).
huwelijksreis
A trip taken by a newly married couple during this period.

honeymoon /ˈhʌn.iˌmuːn/ v
een huwelijksreis maken
To have a honeymoon (a trip taken by a couple after wedding).

honeysuckle /ˈhʌniːsʌkəl/ /ˈhʌnɪsʌk(ə)l/ honeysuckles n
kamperfoelie
Any of several species of superficially similar plants from Australia

hongbao /ˈ(ˌ)hɑŋ-/ /ˈ(ˌ)hʊŋ-/ /ˈhɒŋbaʊ/ /ˈhɔŋˌbaʊ/ /ˌhɒŋˈbaʊ/ /ˌhɔŋˈbaʊ/ hongbao hongbaos n
hongbao
Synonym of red envelope

honi soit qui mal y pense /ˌoʊni -/ /ˌɒni ˌswɑː kiː ˌmal iː ˈpɒ̃s/ /ˌɔni ˌswɑ ki ˌmɑl i ˈpɑ̃s/ phraseologicalUnit
schande over wie er kwaad van denkt
The motto of the British chivalric Order of the Garter, still used in the royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom.

honor /ˈɑn.ɚ/ /ˈɒn.ə/ honors n
eer
(countable) A token of praise or respect; something that represents praiseworthiness or respect, such as a prize or award given by the state to a citizen.

honor /ˈɑn.ɚ/ /ˈɒn.ə/ v
eren huldigen respecteren vereren
(transitive) To think of highly, to respect highly; to show respect for; to recognise the importance or spiritual value of.
eren huldigen
(transitive) To confer (bestow) an honour or privilege upon (someone).

honorable /ˈɑnəɹəbl̩/ /ˈɑnɹəbl̩/ /ˈɒnəɹəbl̩/ /ˈɒnɹəbl̩/ more honorable most honorable adj
eervol
Worthy of respect; respectable.

honorarium /ˌɑ.nəˈɹɛɹ.i.əm/ /ˌɒ.nəˈɹɛɹ.i.əm/ honoraria honorariums n
ereloon honorarium
Compensation for services that do not have a predetermined value.

honorary consul honorary consuls n
ereconsul honorair consul
A person representing a country as a local consul, who is a private person (without diplomatic immunity; not a career diplomat) and part-time representative, with their own primary pursuits, frequently a citizen of the country that is hosting the consul (a local citizen; not a citizen of the country being represented) or expatriate (citizen of the country being represented, living and working in the local country), frequently with commercial ties to the country being represented.

honorific /ˌɑːnəˈɹɪfɪk/ /ˌɒnəˈɹɪfɪk/ honorifics n
eretitel
A term of respect; respectful language.

honorificabilitudinitatibus /-ˈtæ-/ /ˌɑn.əˌɹɪf.ɪ.kəˌbɪl.əˌt(j)u.dɪ.nɪˈteɪ.tɪ.bəs/ /ˌɒn.əˌɹɪf.ɪ.kəˌbɪl.ɪˌt(j)uː.dɪ.nɪˈteɪ.tɪ.bəs/ [-ɾɪ-] n
eerbewijsontvankelijkheid
The state of being able to achieve honours; honourableness.

honour killing honour killings n
eermoord eerwraak
(euphemistic, UK, Canada) A typically Middle Eastern and South Asian cultural practice whereby a family member, usually female, is murdered by other family members, the act being justified as retribution for a (usually sexual) slight upon the family's honour.

hoo-ha /ˈhuːˌhɑː/ hoo-has n
drukte herrie ophef
A fuss, uproar, commotion or stir; hype; brouhaha, hullabaloo.

hood /hʊd/ [hɪ̈d] [hʊ̈d] hoods n
motorkap
capuchon kap
A covering for the head attached to a larger garment such as a jacket or cloak.
beschermingskap kap
An enclosure that protects something, especially from above.

hood /hʊd/ [hɪ̈d] [hʊ̈d] v
bedekken
To cover something with a hood.

hooded crane hooded cranes n
monnikskraanvogel
Grus monacha, a bird of the crane (Gruidae) family, native to East Asia

hooded crow hooded crows n
bonte kraai
A grey and black Eurasian crow, Corvus cornix.

hoodoo hoodoos n
aardpijler aardpiramide
(geology) A tall thin spire of rock that protrudes from the bottom of arid basins and badlands.

hoodwink /ˈhʊdwɪŋk/ /ˈhʊdˌwɪŋk/ v
misleiden om de tuin leiden voor de gek houden
To deceive using a disguise; to bewile, dupe, mislead.

hooey /ˈhuː.i/ n
flauwe kul nonsens
(slang) Silly talk or writing; nonsense, silliness, or fake assertion(s).

hoof /huːf/ /hʊf/ hoofs hooves n
hoef
The tip of a toe of an ungulate such as a horse, ox or deer, strengthened by a thick keratin covering.

hoof fungus hoof fungi n
echte tonderzwam
Fomes fomentarius, a fungal plant pathogen found in Europe, Asia, Africa and North America, producing large polypore fruit bodies shaped like a horse's hoof.

hook /huːk/ /hʊk/ hooks n
haak
A rod bent into a curved shape, typically with one end free and the other end secured to a rope or other attachment.
(boxing) a type of punch delivered with the arm rigid and partially bent and the fist travelling nearly horizontally mesially along an arc
stevenhaak
(nautical, chiefly, historical) A knee-shaped wooden join connecting the keel to the stem (post forming the frontmost part of the bow) or the sternpost in cog-like vessels or similar vessels.

hook /huːk/ /hʊk/ v
aan de haak slaan haken
(transitive) To catch with a hook (hook a fish).
in elkaar haken
(transitive) To connect (hook into, hook together).
(Scrabble) To play a word perpendicular to another word by adding a single letter to the existing word.
(intransitive) To bend; to be curved.
verslaven
(usually, in passive) To make addicted; to captivate.

hook up v
aansluiten
(transitive) To connect to something like a power supply or a signal source.

hookah /ˈhu.kə/ /ˈhʊ.kə/ hookahs n
waterpijp
(recreational inhalants) A pipe with a long flexible tube that draws the smoke through water, traditionally used for smoking tobacco, which is often flavored.

hooligan /ˈhuː.lɪ.ɡən/ hooligans n
hooligan onruststoker vechtersbaas
(informal, pejorative) A person who causes trouble or violence.

hoon /hun/ /huːn/ hoons n
ruziemaker
(Australia, New Zealand, slang, derogatory) A worthless person; a hooligan or lout. [From 1930s.]
wegpiraat
(Australia, New Zealand, slang) A person who drives excessively quickly, loudly or irresponsibly; a street drag racer often driving heavily customized cars. [From 1980s.]

hoop /huːp/ hoops n
hoepel reep tonnenband
A circular band of metal used to bind a barrel.

hoopoe /ˈhupoʊ/ /ˈhupu/ /ˈhupəʊ/ /ˈhuːpuː/ hoopoes n
hop
Any Old World bird of genus Upupa, especially Upupa epops (Eurasian hoopoe), known for its distinctive plumage, fanlike crest, and slender bill.

hooray /həˈɹeɪ/ interjection
hoera
Used to express approval, joy or victory.

hooray /həˈɹeɪ/ hoorays n
hoera
An expression of excitement.

hoot /huːt/ /hʉːt/ [hïɯt] v
oehoeën
To make the cry of an owl, a hoo.

hop /hɑp/ /hɒp/ hops n
hop
(usually, in the plural) The flowers of the hop plant, dried and used to brew beer etc.
(US, slang) Opium, or some other narcotic drug.

hop /hɑp/ /hɒp/ v
huppen
(intransitive) To jump a short distance.

hopak /ˈhoːpæk/ /ˈhəʊpæk/ hopaks n
hopak
A Ukrainian national dance in 2/4 time.

hope /hoʊp/ /həʊp/ hopes n
hoop uitzicht
(countable, _, or, _, uncountable) The feeling of trust, confidence, belief or expectation that something wished for can or will happen.
(countable) A person or thing that is a source of hope.

hope /hoʊp/ /həʊp/ v
hopen
(intransitive, transitive) To want something to happen, with a sense of expectation that it might.

hope springs eternal proverb
hoop doet leven
The feeling of hopefulness endlessly renews itself.

hopeful /ˈhoʊpfəl/ /ˈhəʊpfəl/ more hopeful most hopeful adj
hoopgevend hoopvol

hopefully /ˈhoʊpfəli/ /ˈhəʊpfəli/ more hopefully most hopefully adv
hoopvol
In a hopeful manner. [from 17th c.]
hopelijk
(uncomparable) It is hoped that; I hope; we hope. [from 18th c.]

hopeless /ˈhoʊplɪs/ /ˈhəʊplɪs/ more hopeless most hopeless adj
hopeloos kansloos uitzichtloos
Giving no ground of hope; promising nothing desirable; desperate.

hopelessness hopelessnesses n
hopeloosheid
A lack of hope; despair.

hophornbeam hophornbeams n
hopbeuk
Any species of the genus Ostrya, with exceptionally dense wood and hop-like fruit.

hoplite /ˈhɒplaɪt/ hoplites n
hopliet
(historical) A heavily-armed infantry soldier of Ancient Greece, wielding a one-handed spear and an aspis.

hopscotch /ˈhɑpˌskɑt͡ʃ/ /ˈhɒpˌskɒt͡ʃ/ n
hinkelen
(playground games) A child's game, in which a player, hopping on one foot, drives a stone from one compartment to another of a figure traced or scotched on the ground.

horde /ho(ː)ɹd/ /hoəd/ /hɔɹd/ /hɔːd/ hordes n
horde
A wandering troop or gang; especially, a clan or tribe of a nomadic people (originally Tatars) migrating from place to place for the sake of pasturage, plunder, etc.; a predatory multitude.
A large number of people or things.

horehound horehounds n
malrove
A herb (Marrubium vulgare), of the mint family, traditionally used as a cough remedy and to make a type of hard candy.

horizon /həˈɹaɪ.zən/ horizons n
horizon horizont einder kim
The visible horizontal line (in all directions) where the sky appears to meet the earth in the distance.

horizontal /ˌhoɹəˈzɑntəl/ /ˌhɒɹɪˈzɒntəl/ more horizontal most horizontal adj
horizontaal
Perpendicular to the vertical; parallel to the plane of the horizon; level, flat.

horizontal bar horizontal bars n
rekstok
(gymnastics) A horizontally-aligned bar used in gymnastics, upon which acts of swinging are performed.

hormonal /hɔɹˈmoʊnəl/ more hormonal most hormonal adj
hormonaal
(hormone) Pertaining to hormones.
(colloquial) Of or pertaining to the menstrual cycle.

hormone /ˈhoɹmoʊn/ /ˈhɔːməʊn/ hormones n
hormoon
(physiology) Any substance produced by one tissue and conveyed by the bloodstream to another to effect physiological activity.

horn /hɔɹn/ /hɔːn/ /ˈhoːrn/ /ˈhoːɻn/ /ˈhɒːɹn/ horns n
hoorn
Any similar real or imaginary growth or projection such as the elongated tusk of a narwhal, the eyestalk of a snail, the pointed growth on the nose of a rhinoceros, or the hornlike projection on the head of a demon or similar.
(uncountable) The hard substance from which animals' horns are made, sometimes used by man as a material for making various objects.
An object whose shape resembles a horn, such as cornucopia or the point of an anvil.
(countable) Any of several musical wind instruments.
(countable, musical instrument) An instrument resembling a musical horn and used to signal others.
toeter claxon
(countable, automotive) A loud alarm, especially one on a motor vehicle.
horen
(countable) A conical device used to direct waves.

hornbeam /ˈhɔɹnˌbim/ /ˈhɔːnˌbiːm/ hornbeams n
haagbeuk
A tree of the genus Carpinus, having a smooth gray bark and a ridged trunk, the wood being white and very hard, common along the banks of streams in the United States.

hornbook hornbooks n
abecedarium
(historical) A single page containing the alphabet, covered with a sheet of transparent horn, formerly used for teaching children to read.
(legal) A legal textbook that gives a basic overview of a particular area of law.

horned /ˈhɔː(ɹ)nd/ /ˈhɔː(ɹ)nɪd/ adj
gehoornd
Having horns.

horned grebe horned grebes n
kuifduiker
A type of grebe native to the Northern Hemisphere, Podiceps auritus, that has tufts of feathers during the breeding season positioned like horns on the sides of the head.

horned lark horned larks n
strandleeuwerik
(US) A lark, Eremophila alpestris, with distinctive facial markings.

horned lizard horned lizards n
padhagedis
Any of some 14 species of lizard in the genus Phrynosoma, generally with wide toad-shaped bodies less than a foot long, noted for the horny structures on their heads.

horned melon horned melons n
gehoornde meloen
A plant of the species Cucumis metulifer, bearing a cucumber-like fruit.

horned puffin horned puffins n
gehoornde papegaaiduiker
A species of puffin, Fratercula corniculata, similar in appearance to the Atlantic puffin except with different bill colours and a significant fleshy "horn" above each eye.

hornet /ˈhɔɹ.nɪt/ /ˈhɔː.nɪt/ hornets n
hoornaar hoorntje
A large wasp, of the genus Vespa, having a brown-and-yellow-striped body and the ability to inflict a serious sting.

hornets' nest hornets' nests n
wespennest
(figurative) An unpleasant or controversial situation likely to be exacerbated by outside involvement.

hornless /hɔɹn.ləs/ /hɔɹn.lɪs/ /hɔːn.ləs/ /hɔːn.lɪs/ adj
hoornloos
Without horns.

horny /ˈhoɹni/ /ˈhɔːni/ hornier horniest adj
hoornig stijf
Hard or bony, like an animal's horn.
gehoornd
Having horns.
geil opgewonden
(slang, informal) Sexually aroused.

horologist horologists n
horlogemaker
A person skilled in horology, particularly a person who makes or repairs timekeeping devices.

horology horologies n
horologie
The art, science, and technology of making and maintaining timekeeping devices such as clocks, watches and sundials.

horoscope /ˈhɒ.ɹə.skəʊp/ /ˈhɔ.ɹəˌskoʊp/ horoscopes n
horoscoop
An astrological forecast of a person's future based on such information.

horrible /ˈhɑɹɪbəl/ /ˈhɒɹɪbəl/ /ˈhɔɹɪbəl/ [-bəɫ] horribler horriblest more horrible most horrible adj
verschrikkelijk
Causing horror; terrible; shocking.

horrific /hɑˈɹɪfɪk/ /hɒˈɹɪfɪk/ /hɔˈɹɘfɘk/ /hɔˈɹɪfɪk/ /hɘˈɹɘfɘk/ /həˈɹɪfɪk/ more horrific most horrific adj
afschuwelijk
Horrifying, causing horror; horrible.

horror /ˈhɑɹ.ɚ/ /ˈhɒɹ.ə/ /ˈhɔɚ/ /ˈhɔɹ.ɚ/ horrors n
gruwel
(countable, uncountable) An intense distressing emotion of fear or repugnance.

horror movie horror movies n
horrorfilm griezelfilm
(mostly, North America) A motion picture which entertains by horrifying or frightening the audience.

horror story horror stories n
horrorverhaal
(fiction) A fictional narrative of distressing events.
An unpleasant experience.

hors d'oeuvre /ˌɔɹˈdɝv/ /ˌɔːˈdɜːv/ hors d'oeuvre hors d'oeuvres n
hors-d'oeuvre
(food) A small, light, and usually savory first course in a meal.
(by extension) Anything of secondary concern; not the primary thing.
(dated, rare) Something unusual or extraordinary.

horse /hoɹs/ /hoːs/ /hɔːs/ /hɔːɹs/ [ho̝ːs] [ho̞ɹs] horses n
paard
(chess, informal) The chess piece representing a knight, depicted as a horse.
(dated, slang, among students) A translation or other illegitimate aid in study or examination.
paard ros
Any member of the species Equus ferus, including the Przewalski's horse and the extinct Equus ferus ferus.
bok paard
(nautical) Type of equipment.

horse chestnut /ˌhɔɹs ˈtʃɛsnʌt/ /ˌhɔːs ˈtʃɛsnʌt/ horse chestnuts n
paardenkastanje
Any of several tree species of genus Aesculus, especially Aesculus hippocastanum, common in temperate northern hemisphere.

horse collar horse collars n
gareel haam
A part of a horse's harness that is used to distribute the load around its neck and shoulders when pulling a wagon or plough.

horse of a different color n
andere koek
(American spelling, idiomatic) An unrelated or only incidentally related matter with distinctly different significance.

horse race /ˈhɔː(ɹ)sɹeɪs/ horse races n
harddraverij
A competitive race for horses carrying jockeys; often the subject of betting

horse sense n
boerenverstand
Common sense, especially with a connotation of folk wisdom that trumps formal education.

horse thief horse thieves n
paardendief paardendievegge
Someone who steals horses.

horsefly horseflies n
daas brems paardenhorzel paardevlieg
Any of several medium to large flies, of the family Tabanidae, that suck the blood of mammals (not to be confused with Stomoxys calcitrans, the stable fly, or dog fly).

horsehead fiddle horsehead fiddles n
paardenviool
Any of several Tuvan and Mongolian traditional stringed instruments, especially the igil or the morin khuur, characterized by the head of a horse being carved into its headstock.

horseman /ˈhɔrsmən/ /ˈhɔːsmən/ horsemen n
ruiter
A man who rides a horse.

horsepower /ˈhɔɹsˌpaʊɚ/ /ˈhɔːsˌpaʊə/ horsepower horsepowers n
paardenkracht
A metric unit (symbol often PS from the German abbreviation), approximately equal to 735.5 watts.
macht
(uncountable) Strength.

horseradish /ˈhɔɹsɹædɪʃ/ /ˈhɔːsɹædɪʃ/ horseradishes n
mierik
(countable) A plant of the mustard family, Armoracia rusticana.
mierik mierikswortel boerenradijs
(uncountable) A pungent condiment made from the root of the plant.

horseriding n
paardrijden
The practice of riding horses for sport or pleasure; equestrianism

horseshoe /ˈhɔː.ʃuː/ /ˈhɔːs.ʃuː/ /ˈhɔːɹ.ʃuː/ /ˈhɔːɹs.ʃuː/ horseshoes n
hoefijzer
The U-shaped shoe of a horse, now typically made of metal; by extension, a representation of this used to play the game horseshoes, hung as a luck charm, etc.

horsetail /ˈhɔː(ɹ)s.teɪl/ horsetails n
paardenstaart
(botany) Any of various simple vascular plants, of the order Equisetales, that have hollow stems and produce spores.

horsetrader horsetraders n
paardenhandelaar
(literally) A person who buys and sells horses, especially one who makes such transactions in a clever or skillful manner.

horsewhip horsewhips n
karwats rijzweep
A whip for use on horses.

hortatory /ˈhɔɹtətɔɹi/ /ˈhɔːtətəɹi/ more hortatory most hortatory adj
aanmoedigend aansporend bemoedigend ondersteunend
Giving exhortation or advice; encouraging.

horticulture /ˈhɔɹ.tɪˌkʌl.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈhɔː.tɪˌkʌl.tʃə(ɹ)/ horticultures n
tuinbouw
The art or science of cultivating gardens; gardening.
tuinderij
Small-scale agriculture.

hose /hoʊz/ /həʊz/ hosen hoses n
slang
(countable) A flexible tube conveying water or other fluid.

hose clamp hose clamps n
slangklem
A device used to attach and seal a hose onto a fitting.

hose down v
uitdoven
(transitive) To put out or reduce a fire by squirting water on the fire with a hose.
Iemand tot bedaren brengen
(transitive, idiomatic) To calm down a person, or a situation.

hosepipe hosepipes n
slang tuinslang
(UK, South Africa, Southern US) A flexible pipe for carrying water or other liquids; a garden hose.

hospice /ˈhɑspɪs/ /ˈhɒspɪs/ hospices n
hospice
(uncountable) The provision of palliative care for terminally ill patients, either at a specialized facility or at a residence, and support for the family, typically refraining from taking extraordinary measures to prolong life.

hospitable /hɑsˈpɪtəbl̩/ /hɒsˈpɪtəbl̩/ /ˈhɑspɪtəbl̩/ more hospitable most hospitable adj
gastvrij
cordial and generous towards guests

hospitableness n
gastvrijheid
The quality of being hospitable.

hospital /ˈhɑs.pɪ.tl̩/ /ˈhɑs.pɪ.ɾl̩/ /ˈhɒs.pɪ.tl̩/ /ˈɒs.pɪ.tl̩/ hospitals n
ziekenhuis gasthuis hospitaal gasthuizen hospitalen kliniek
A large medical facility, usually in a building with multiple floors, where seriously ill or injured patients are given extensive medical and/or surgical treatment.

hospital pass hospital passes n
ziekenhuisbal
(figuratively, sport, British, Australian, Irish) A poorly executed pass to a team-mate, who is likely to lose the ball as a result. (Originally rugby union, where the recipient of a hospital pass is a sitting duck for a hard tackle.)

hospitality /hɑs.pɪˈtæl.ɪ.ti/ /hɒs.pɪˈtæl.ɪ.ti/ hospitalities n
gastvrijheid
The act or service of welcoming, receiving, hosting, or entertaining guests; an appropriate attitude of openness, respect, and generosity toward guests.
horeca
(business) The business of providing catering, lodging and entertainment service; the industry which includes the operation of hotels, restaurants, and similar enterprises.

hospitalize /ˈhɒspɪtəˌlaɪz/ v
in een ziekenhuis opnemen opnemen
To send to hospital; to admit (a person) to hospital.

host /hoʊst/ /həʊst/ hostess hosts n
gastheer gastvrouw
One which receives or entertains a guest, socially, commercially, or officially.
leger heerschaar troep
A multitude of people arrayed as an army; used also in religious senses, as: Heavenly host (of angels)
hostie
(Christianity) The consecrated bread of the Eucharist.
berg troep
A large number of items; a large inventory.
gastheer gastgever organisator
A person or organization responsible for running an event.
gastgever gastheer gastvrouw moderator
A moderator or master of ceremonies for a performance.
host
(computing, Internet) Any computer attached to a network.
gastheer
(ecology) A cell or organism which harbors another organism or biological entity, usually a parasite.
drager
(evolution, genetics) An organism bearing certain genetic material, with respect to its cells.

host /hoʊst/ /həʊst/ v
ontvangen modereren onderbrengen
To perform the role of a host.
hosten
(computing, Internet) To run software made available to a remote user or process.

host cell host cells n
gastheercel
(biology) A living cell which harbours an infectious agent (such as a virus or bacterium).

host family host families n
gastgezin
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hostage /ˈhɑs.tɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈhɒs.tɪd͡ʒ/ hostages n
gijzelaar
A person given as a pledge or security for the performance of the conditions of a treaty or similar agreement, such as to ensure the status of a vassal.

hostage-taker hostage-takers n
gijzelhouder gijzelnemer

hostel /ˈhɑstəl/ /ˈhɒstəl/ hostels n
herberg pension
A commercial overnight lodging place, with dormitory accommodation and shared facilities, especially a youth hostel.
hospies
(not US) A temporary refuge for the homeless providing a bed and sometimes food.

hostile /ˈhɑstaɪl/ /ˈhɑstəl/ /ˈhɒstaɪl/ /ˈhɒstəl/ more hostile most hostile adj
vijandig
Not friendly; appropriate to an enemy; showing the disposition of an enemy; showing ill will and malevolence or a desire to thwart and injure.

hostile takeover hostile takeovers n
vijandige overname
An attempted takeover of a company that is strongly resisted by the target company's management.

hostility /hɑˈstɪlɪti/ /hɒˈstɪlɪti/ hostilities n
vijandigheid hostiliteit vijandschap
(uncountable) The state of being hostile.
vijandelijkheid vijandigheid
(countable) A hostile action, especially a military action. See hostilities for specific plural definition.

hostler /ˈ(h)ɑs.lɚ/ /ˈ(h)ɒs.lə/ hostlers n
staljongen
A worker employed at an inn, hostelry, or stable to look after horses; a groom.

hot /hɑt/ /hɒt/ hotter hottest adj
heet warm
(of an object) Having or giving off a high temperature.
heet geil lekker porno
(colloquial, of a person) Very physically and/or sexually attractive.
heet pikant pittig
(of food) Spicy, pungent, piquant, as some chilis and other spices are.

hot air n
gebakken lucht
(idiomatic) Empty, confused, or exaggerated talk lacking meaning or substance; bluster.

hot chocolate hot chocolates n
warme choco
A (serving of a) warm beverage made of cocoa and water or milk, often drunk during cold weather.

hot favorite hot favorites n
favoriet kakkernestje
(informal) The one of a group that is favored greatly above any of the others.

hot flush hot flushes n
opvlieger
(UK, Canada, AU, NZ) A sudden, but brief, sensation of heat over the entire body; a common symptom of the menopause.

hot tub hot tubs n
bubbelbad
(chiefly, US) A large tub, often situated outdoors, filled with hot water and used for communal leisure bathing.

hot water bottle hot water bottles n
warmwaterkruik kruik
A flexible, saclike bottle, usually made of rubber, intended to be filled with hot water and placed on some part of the body for thermotherapy, or simple warming.

hot-air balloon hot-air balloons n
heteluchtballon luchtballon
A balloon-shaped aircraft whose bag is inflated with hot air, carrying passengers and crew in a gondola slung underneath.

hot-tempered more hot-tempered most hot-tempered adj
heetbloedig heetgebakerd
Becoming very vocal or even violent when angered or frustrated.

hotbed hotbeds n
broeinest
(by extension) An environment that is ideal for the growth or development of something, especially of something undesirable.

hotchpot hotchpots n
inbreng
(civil law, inheritance) The blending together of property so as to achieve equal division, mainly in the case of inheritance.

hotel /(h)əʊˈtɛl/ /hoʊˈtɛl/ /ˈhoʊtɛl/ hotels n
hotel
An establishment that provides accommodation and other services for paying guests; normally larger than a guesthouse, and often one of a chain. [from 17th c.]

hotel room hotel rooms n
hotelkamer

hothead hotheads n
driftkikker heethoofd
(pejorative) One who angers easily or goes in search of arguments or fights.

hothouse hothouses n
verwarmde serre
A heated greenhouse.

hottie /ˈhɑ.ti/ /ˈhɒ.ti/ /ˈhɔ.ti/ [ˈhɑ.ɾi] [ˈhɔ.ɾi] hotties n
knapperd stuk
(slang, originally, Australian) A physically or sexually attractive person.

hound /haʊnd/ hounds n
hond jachthond
A dog, particularly a breed with a good sense of smell developed for hunting other animals.

hour /ˈaʊə(ɹ)/ /ˈaʊɚ/ hours n
uur stonde
A unit of time of one twenty-fourth of a day (sixty minutes).
uur tijd
(Christianity, in the plural) The set times of prayer, the canonical hours, the offices or services prescribed for these, or a book containing them.

hour hand hour hands n
uurwijzer
The hand of a clock or watch face that revolves twice each day and indicates the hours.

hourglass /ˈaʊəɡlɑːs/ hourglasses n
zandloper
A clock made of two glass vessels connected by a narrow passage through which sand flows.

hourglass figure hourglass figures n
wespentaille
A human body shape resembling an hourglass, i.e. with a very narrow waist and wide bust and hips.

houri /ˈhʊəɹi/ houris n
hoeri
(Islam) A nymph in the form of a beautiful virgin supposed to dwell in Paradise for the enjoyment of the faithful.

house /haʊs/ /hʌʊs/ hice housen houses n
huis
(Hong Kong, only used in names) An apartment building within a public housing estate.
A place of business; a company or organisation, especially a printing press, a publishing company, or a couturier. [from 10th c.]
A dynasty; a family with its ancestors and descendants, especially a royal or noble one. [from 10th c.]
(astrology) One of the twelve divisions of an astrological chart. [from 14th c.]
huis onderkomen
A structure built or serving as an abode of human beings. [from 9th c.]
huis kamer
A building used for something other than a residence (typically with qualifying word). [from 10th c.]
(politics) A building where a deliberative assembly meets; whence the assembly itself, particularly a component of a legislature. [from 10th c.]
zaal huis
A place of public accommodation or entertainment, especially a public house, an inn, a restaurant, a theatre, or a casino; or the management thereof. [from 10th c.]
vadertje en moedertje
(uncountable) A children's game in which the players pretend to be members of a household.

house /haʊz/ v
onderbrengen
(transitive) To admit to residence; to harbor.

house arrest house arrests n
huisarrest
(legal) Confinement of a person to his or her residence, sometimes with a limited travel allowance, ordered by a judge or other authority as a more lenient alternative to imprisonment.

house lizard house lizards n
tjitjak
Common house gecko (Hemidactylus frenatus), native to southeast Asia.

house mouse house mice n
huismuis muis
The universally common mouse of the species Mus musculus.

house music /ˈhaʊs ˌmjuːzɪk/ n
house housemuziek
(music genre) A particular type of electronic dance music with an uptempo beat and recurring kickdrum.

house number house numbers n
huisnummer
The number (street address) assigned to a particular house to distinguish it from other buildings on the same street.

house of cards /ˈhaʊs.ʌvˌkɑɹdz/ [ˈhaʊs.ʌvˌkʰɑɹdz] houses of cards n
kaartenhuis
A structure made by stacking playing cards in a pyramidal fashion.
(figurative, idiomatic) A structure or argument built on a shaky foundation.

house of correction houses of correction n
correctie huis van correctie
(UK, historical) A kind of residential penitentiary facility, built after the passing of the Elizabethan Poor Law (1601), where those who were "unwilling to work", including vagrants and beggars, were set to work.

house party house parties n
huisfeest
A social gathering at someone's house, generally with music, drinking etc. [from 20th c.]

house rule house rules n
huisregel
A rule adopted by a particular establishment.

house sparrow house sparrows n
huismus
A bird of the species Passer domesticus, native to much of Eurasia, introduced in many other temperate environments.

house wine house wines n
huiswijn
A relatively inexpensive wine sold in a restaurant, often by the glass as well as by the bottle or unmarked carafe; both red and white are normally offered.

house wren house wrens n
gadofowroe huiswinterkoning
Troglodytes aedon, a very small songbird of the wren family.

house-search house-searches n
huiszoeking
A thorough search of a home or other privately owned real estate as part of an official (notably judicial) investigation.

house-trained adj
zindelijk
(of a pet) Trained not to excrete indoors.

houseboat /ˈhaʊsˌboʊt/ houseboats n
woonboot
A vessel, such as a barge, used as a dwelling.

housecat housecats n
huiskat
A pet cat that is not allowed outside

housefly houseflies n
huisvlieg
Any fly regularly found in human dwellings.

household /ˈhaʊshoʊld/ /ˈhaʊshəʊld/ households n
gezin
huishouden
Entirety of work and management required to sustain the household.

household appliance household appliances n
huishoudstoestel
A machine which accomplishes a household function, such as cooking or cleaning.

household deity household deities n
huisgod
(mythology, religion) A minor tutelary deity watching over a household, usually conceived as a protective ancestral spirit or genius loci.

househusband househusbands n
huisman
A man who tends to his home as a housekeeper or homemaker; the male equivalent of a housewife.

housekeeper /ˈhaʊskipɚ/ /ˈhaʊskiːpə/ housekeepers n
huishoudster
Someone who manages the running of a home, traditionally the female head of the household. [from 17th c.]

houseleek /ˈhaʊsliːk/ houseleeks n
huislook
Any of several succulent plants, of the genus Sempervivum, having a rosette of fleshy leaves.

housemate housemates n
huisgenoot
Someone living in the same house.

houseplant houseplants n
kamerplant
A plant that is grown indoors in places such as a house or office for decorative purposes.

housewarming housewarmings n
huiswarming instuif
(idiomatic) A party to celebrate moving into a new home.

housewife /ˈhaʊs.waɪf/ /ˈhʌz(w)ɪf/ /ˈhʌzwaɪf/ /ˈhʌzɪf/ housewifes housewives n
huisvrouw
(plural "housewives") The wife of a householder; the mistress of a family; the female head of a household.

housework n
huishoudelijk werk huishouden
Domestic household chores such as cleaning and cooking.

housing estate housing estates n
woonwijk
A group of often architecturally similar buildings constructed at the same time. Primarily for residential accommodation, estates may also include commercial facilities.

hover /ˈhɒvə/ /ˈhʌvə/ /ˈhʌvɚ/ v
omzweven
To keep (something, such as an aircraft) in a stationary state in the air.
zweven omzweven
To remain stationary or float in the air.

hovercraft /ˈhɑvɚ.kɹæft/ /ˈhɒv.ə.kɹæft/ /ˈhɒv.ə.kɹɑːft/ /ˈhʌv.ə.kɹæft/ /ˈhʌv.ə.kɹɑːft/ /ˈhʌvɚ.kɹæft/ hovercraft hovercrafts n
hovercraft luchtkussenvoertuig
(vehicle, genericized trademark) A vehicle supported on a cushion of air, able to traverse many different types of terrain and travel over water, used for transport.

hoverfly hoverflies n
zweefvlieg
Any of various flies from the family Syrphidae that hover in the air and feed on the nectar of flowers.

how /haʊ/ /hæɔ/ adv
hoe
(interrogative) To what degree or extent.
(interrogative) In what manner:
(interrogative) In what state or condition.
(exclamative) Used as a modifier to indicate surprise, delight, or other strong feelings in an exclamation.

how /haʊ/ /hæɔ/ conjunction
hoe
The manner or way in which.
In any way in which; in whatever way; however.

how are you /haʊ ˈɑɹ ju/ /haʊ ˈɑː juː/ /hæɔ ˈaː jə/ /hæɔ ˈaː jʉː/ phraseologicalUnit
hoe gaat het alles goed hoe is het
(idiomatic) An informal greeting, not requiring a literal response. In form a question, and thus followed by a question mark. Typical responses include:

how come /haʊ kʌm/ adv
waarom hoe komt het dat
(idiomatic, informal) Why; why is it; for what reason or purpose; due to what cause?

how do I get to phraseologicalUnit
hoe kom ik bij hoe kom ik in
Please show me/tell me the best way to reach ...

how do I get to the airport phraseologicalUnit
hoe kom ik bij de luchthaven hoe kom ik bij het vliegveld
Used to ask for directions in order to go to an airport.

how do I get to the bus station phraseologicalUnit
hoe kom ik bij het busstation
Used to ask for directions in order to go to a bus station.

how do I get to the train station phraseologicalUnit
hoe kom ik bij het station
Used to ask for directions in order to go to a train station.

how do you do phraseologicalUnit
hoe gaat het hoe gaat het met jou hoe gaat het met u hoe maakt u het
(formal) A greeting used upon being introduced to someone. Alternatives are how are you, pleased to meet you, and nice to meet you. (Sometimes used as a rhetorical question among familiar parties, depending on the region).

how do you mean phraseologicalUnit
hoe bedoel je? hoe bedoelt u? hoezo?
A request for clarification of what the listener just said.

how do you pronounce this word /ˈhaʊ duː ˈjuː pɹəˈnaʊns ðɪs ˈwɝd/ /ˈhaʊ də juː pɹəˈnaʊns ðɪs ˈwɜːd/ phraseologicalUnit
hoe spreek je dit woord uit
Please say this word out loud so that I can learn how it is pronounced.

how do you say … in English phraseologicalUnit
hoe zeg je … in het Engels
A request for a translation of a word or phrase into English.

how do you spell this word phraseologicalUnit
hoe spel je dit woord?
I want to know how this word is written.

how long adj
hoe lang
Used literally: what length.
Used literally: what duration.

how many determiner
hoeveel
(This entry is a translation hub.)

how many languages do you speak phraseologicalUnit
hoeveel talen spreek je? hoeveel talen spreekt u?
Used to ask the interlocutor how many languages he or she speaks.

how much determiner
hoeveel
(interrogative) What amount or quantity (of something stated or implied).
(specifically, when referring to the cost of an item) What amount of money.

how much does it cost phraseologicalUnit
hoe duur is het? hoeveel kost het?
What is its price? How much money do you want for it?

how old are you /haʊ ˈoʊld ɑɹ ˌju/ /haʊ ˈəʊld ɑː(ɹ) ˌjuː/ phraseologicalUnit
hoe oud ben je? hoe oud bent u?
Asks the age of the interlocutor.
(impolite) Used to question the mental age (maturity) of the interlocutor.

how should I know phraseologicalUnit
weet ik veel

how's it going phraseologicalUnit
hoe gaat het
(informal) how are you?

how's the weather phraseologicalUnit
hoe is het weer?
Used to inquire about the weather.

how-to how-tos n
zo-doe-je-dat
A brief informal description of how to accomplish a specific task.

however /haʊˈɛvɚ/ /hɑʊˈɛvə/ /hɑˈwɛvə(ɹ)/ adv
eender hoe
echter daarentegen evenwel
(conjunctive) Nevertheless; yet, still; in spite of that.

however /haʊˈɛvɚ/ /hɑʊˈɛvə/ /hɑˈwɛvə(ɹ)/ conjunction
hoe dan ook

howitzer /ˈhaʊ.ɪts.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈhaʊ.ɪts.əɹ/ howitzers n
houwitser
A cannon that combines certain characteristics of field guns and mortars, delivering projectiles with medium velocities, usually with relatively high trajectories; normally a cannon with a tube length of 20 to 30 calibers.

howl /haʊl/ howls n
gehuil
The protracted, mournful cry of a dog, wolf or other canid; also of other animals.
gebrul gehuil gejammer
A prolonged cry of distress or anguish; a wail.

howl /haʊl/ v
huilen jammeren uitroepen uitschreeuwen
To utter a sound expressive of pain or distress; to cry aloud and mournfully; to lament; to wail.

howler /ˈhaʊlə/ /ˈhaʊlɚ/ howlers n
blunder miskleun
(slang) A painfully obvious mistake.
giller
(slang) A hilarious joke.

howler monkey howler monkeys n
brulaap
A Central American and South American monkey of the genus Alouatta, noted for its loud call.

hoy /hɔɪ/ hoys n
heude
(nautical) A small coaster vessel, usually sloop-rigged, used in conveying passengers and goods, or as a tender to larger vessels in port.

hp n
pk
(unit of power)

hryvnia /(hə)ˈrɪvniə/ /(hə)ˈrɪvnɪə/ hryvni hryvnias n
grivna griv­nya hryv­nja
The currency of Ukraine, symbol ₴, divided into 100 kopiykas.

hub /hʌb/ hubs n
naaf
The central part, usually cylindrical, of a wheel; the nave.
centrum draaischijf
A point where many routes meet and traffic is distributed, dispensed, or diverted.
hub knooppunt
(networking) A computer networking device connecting several Ethernet ports. See switch.

hubcap hubcaps n
naafdop wieldop
A decorative and protective disk that covers the hub of a motor car wheel.

hubris /ˈhjuːbɹɪs/ [ˈçju̟ːbɹ̠ʷɪs] hubrises n
hybris kapsones hoogmoed
Excessive pride, presumption or arrogance (originally toward the gods).

huchen /ˈhuːkən/ huchens n
Donauzalm
Hucho hucho, a species of freshwater fish in the salmon family (Salmonidae) of order Salmoniformes.

huddled /ˈhʌdl̩d/ adj
opeengepakt
crowded together in a huddle

hue /hju/ /hjuː/ /hjʉː/ /hɪu̯/ /ju/ [çu] [çu̟ː] [çʉː] hues n
tint schakering kleurschakering
A color, or shade of color; tint; dye.
aanblik voorkomen
(figuratively) A character; aspect.

huffy /ˈhʌfi/ huffier huffiest adj
geïrriteerd
(informal) Angry, annoyed, indignant or irritated.

hug /hʌɡ/ hugs n
knuffel knuffelen
A close embrace, especially when charged with an emotion such as affection, joy, relief, lust, anger, aggression, compassion, and the like, as opposed to being characterized by formality, equivocation or ambivalence (a half-embrace or "little hug").

hug /hʌɡ/ v
knuffelen omarmen elkaar omarmen
(transitive, figurative) To hold fast; to cling to; to cherish.

huge /hjuːd͡ʒ/ /juːdʒ/ [hʊudʒ] [çu̟ːd͡ʒ] huger hugest more huge most huge adj
enorm gigantisch reusachtig
Very large.

huggable /ˈhʌɡ.ə.bəl/ more huggable most huggable adj
knuffelbaar
Capable of, or suitable for, being hugged.

huh /hə/ /hʌ/ [hə̃] [hʌ̃] interjection
hè
(with rising pitch) Used to express doubt or confusion.
hè nou
(with rising pitch) Used to reinforce a question.
(slang, with falling pitch) Used either to belittle the issuer of a statement/question, or sarcastically to indicate utter agreement, and that the statement being responded to is an extreme understatement. The intonation is changed to distinguish between the two meanings - implied dullness for belittlement, and feigned surprise for utter agreement.
hè wat
(informal, with rising pitch) Used to indicate that one did not hear what was said.

hula hoop /ˈhuːlə ˌhuːp/ hula hoops n
hoepel hoelahoep
A toy in the form of a large hoop which is twirled around various parts of the body, especially the waist.

hulk /hʌlk/ hulks n
bakbeest joekel
(archaic) A large ship used for transportation; (more generally) a large ship that is difficult to manoeuvre.
scheepsromp
(by extension) A non-functional but floating ship, usually stripped of equipment and rigging, and often put to other uses such as accommodation or storage.
kolos
(bodybuilding) An excessively muscled person.
vleesklomp
(figuratively) A big (and possibly clumsy) person.

hull /hʌl/ hulls n
dop
The outer covering of a fruit or seed.
scheepsromp casco
(mathematics, geometry, of a set A) The smallest set that possesses a particular property (such as convexity) and contains every point of A; slightly more formally, the intersection of all sets which possess the specified property and of which A is a subset.

hull /hʌl/ v
doppen
To remove the outer covering of a fruit or seed.

huller hullers n
pelmachine
One who, or that which, hulls; especially, an agricultural machine for removing the hulls from grain; a hulling machine.

hum /ˈhʌm/ hums n
gebrom geneurie
A hummed tune, i.e. created orally with lips closed.
gebrom
An often indistinct sound resembling human humming.

hum /ˈhʌm/ v
neuriën brommen
(intransitive) To make a sound from the vocal chords without pronouncing any real words, with one's lips closed.
brommen zoemen
(intransitive) To drone like certain insects naturally do in motion, or sounding similarly
stinken
(transitive, UK, dated, slang) To flatter by approving; to cajole; to deceive or impose upon; to humbug.

human /ˈhjuː.mən/ /ˈju.mən/ [ˈçju̟mn̩] [ˈçju̟mən] more human most human adj
menselijk mens
(notcomp) Of or belonging to the species Homo sapiens or its closest relatives.
menselijk
(comparable) Having the nature or attributes of a human being.

human nature n
mensenaard
The fundamental set of qualities, and the range of behaviour, shared by all humans.

human resources n
personeelszaken
(management) The personnel department of an organization, dealing with the recruitment, administration, management and training of employees; abbreviated as HR.
menselijk kapitaal personeel
(management) The personnel employed in an organization.

human right human rights n
mensenrecht
A basic right that all humans should be guaranteed by virtue of them being a human.

human rights /ˌhjumən ˈɹaɪtz/ /ˌhjuːmən ˈɹaɪtz/ n
rechten van de mens mensenrechten
(international law) The set of basic rights and freedoms that all humans should be guaranteed, including the right to life and liberty, freedom of thought and expression, and equality before the law.

human shield human shields n
menselijk schild
(military) Civilians which a military group has deliberately placed combat targets near to deter an enemy from attacking those targets.

human trafficking n
mensenhandel
A criminal activity in which people are recruited, harboured, transported, bought, or kidnapped to serve an exploitative purpose, such as sexual slavery, forced labor, or child soldiery.

humane /hjuːˈmeɪn/ humaner humanest more humane most humane adj
menselijk humaan
Having or showing concern for the pain or suffering of another; compassionate.

humanism /ˈhjumənɪz(ə)m/ /ˈhjuːmənɪz(ə)m/ humanisms n
humanisme
(historical, often capitalized) Specifically, a cultural and intellectual movement in 14th-16th century Europe characterised by attention to classical culture and a promotion of vernacular texts, notably during the Renaissance. [from 19th c.]
An ethical system that centers on humans and their values, needs, interests, abilities, dignity and freedom; especially used for a secular one which rejects theistic religion and superstition. [from 19th c.]
menslievendheid
Humanitarianism, philanthropy.

humanist /ˈhjuːmənɪst/ [ˈhçuːmənɪst] [ˈçuːmənɪst] humanists n
humanist
A person who believes in the philosophy of humanism.

humanistic more humanistic most humanistic adj
humanistisch
Of or pertaining to humanism.

humanitarian corridor /-də/ /-ˈkɔ.ɹə.dɚ/ /hjuˌmæ.nəˈtɛ.ɹi.ən ˈkɔ.ɹəˌdɔɹ/ /hjʊˌmæ.nɪˈtɛː.ɹɪ.ən ˈkɒ.ɹɪ.dɔː/ /ˌhjuː.mæ.nɪˈtɛː.ɹɪ.ən-/ [-ɛə.ɹi.ən-] humanitarian corridors n
humanitaire corridor
A type of temporary demilitarized zone intended to allow the safe transit of humanitarian aid into, and/or refugees out of, a crisis-hit region.

humanities /hjuˈmæn.ɪ.tiz/ n
geesteswetenschappen
The study of language, literature, the arts, history, and philosophy, sometimes including religion.

humanity /hjuˈmænɪti/ [hjuˈmænɪɾi] humanities n
mensheid mensdom mensengeslacht
Humankind; human beings as a group.
mensheid
The human condition or nature.
menselijkheid humaniteit menslievendheid
The quality of being benevolent; humane traits of character; humane qualities or aspects.

humanoid /ˈhjuːmənɔɪd/ more humanoid most humanoid adj
humanoïde
Having the appearance or characteristics of a human; being anthropomorphic under some criteria (physical, mental, genetical, ethological, ethical etc.).

humanoid /ˈhjuːmənɔɪd/ humanoids n
humanoïde
A being having the appearance or characteristics of a human.

humble /ˈhʌmbl̩/ /ˈʌmbl̩/ humbler humblest more humble most humble adj
bescheiden deemoedig
Having a low opinion of oneself; not proud, arrogant, or assuming; modest.

humble /ˈhʌmbl̩/ /ˈʌmbl̩/ v
deemoedigen humiliëren verlagen vernederen
(transitive, often, reflexive) To make humble or lowly; to make less proud or arrogant; to make meek and submissive.

humbly /ˈhʌmbli/ more humbly most humbly adv
nederig
In a humble manner.

humdrum /ˈhʌmdɹʌm/ more humdrum most humdrum adj
eentonig saai slaapverwekkend vervelend
Lacking variety or excitement; dull; boring.

humerus /ˈhjuːməɹəs/ /ˈhjuːməɹɪs/ humeri n
opperarmbeen
(anatomy) The bone of the upper arm.

humid /ˈhjuːmɪd/ humider humidest adj
vochtig
Containing perceptible moisture (usually describing air or atmosphere); damp; moist; somewhat wet or watery.

humidity /hjuˈmɪd.ə.ti/ /hjuːˈmɪd.ə.ti/ /hjuːˈmɪd.ɪ.ti/ /hjʉːˈmɪd.ə.ti/ [hjuˈmɪɾ.ə.ti] [hjuˈmɪɾ.ə.ɾi] [hjuːˈmɪɾ.ə.ti] [hjuːˈmɪɾ.ə.ɾi] humidities n
luchtvochtigheid
Dampness, especially that of the air.
The amount of water vapour in the air.

humiliate /hjuːˈmɪliˌeɪt/ v
vernederen verootmoedigen
(transitive) To cause to be ashamed; to injure the dignity and self-respect of.

humiliating /hjuːˈmɪliˌeɪtɪŋ/ more humiliating most humiliating adj
vernederend
Liable to humiliate, degrade, shame or embarrass someone.

humiliation /hjuːˌmɪliˈeɪʃən/ humiliations n
vernedering
The act of humiliating or humbling someone; abasement of pride; mortification.
The state of being humiliated, humbled or reduced to lowliness or submission.

humility /hjuːˈmɪlɪti/ humilities n
deemoed nederigheid
The characteristic of being humble; humbleness in character and behavior.

hummingbird /ˈhʌmɪnˌbɜːd/ /ˈhʌmɪŋˌbɜːd/ /ˈhʌmɪŋˌbɝd/ hummingbirds n
kolibrie
Any of various small American birds in the family Trochilidae that have the ability to hover.

hummus /ˈhuːməs/ /ˈhʊməs/ /ˈhʌməs/ hummuses n
hummus
A Levantine Arab dip made of chickpea paste with various additions, such as olive oil, fresh garlic, lemon juice, and tahini, often eaten with pitta bread, or as a meze.

humongous /ˌhjuːˈmɒŋɡəs/ /ˌhjuːˈmʌŋɡəs/ [çu̟ːˈmʊŋɡəs] [ˌçu̟ːˈmɐŋɡəs] more humongous most humongous adj
gigantisch enorm
(informal) Of an extremely large size.

humoristic more humoristic most humoristic adj
humoristisch
Pertaining to a humorist or his or her style.

humorous /ˈhjuːməɹəs/ /ˈhjuːməɹɪs/ more humorous most humorous adj
humoristisch
Full of humor or arousing laughter; funny.

humour /ˈhjuː.mə(ɹ)/ /ˈhjuːmɚ/ /ˈjuːmɚ/ humours n
humeur stemming
(uncountable) A mood, especially a bad mood; a temporary state of mind or disposition brought upon by an event; an abrupt illogical inclination or whim.
humor
(medicine) Either of the two regions of liquid within the eyeball, the aqueous humour and vitreous humour.

humour /ˈhjuː.mə(ɹ)/ /ˈhjuːmɚ/ /ˈjuːmɚ/ v
paaien tegemoet komen toegeven
(transitive) To pacify by indulging.

hump /hʌmp/ [hɐm̥p] humps n
bult bochel
A deformity in humans caused by abnormal curvature of the upper spine.
bult
(animals) A rounded fleshy mass, such as on a camel or zebu.

humpback /ˈhʌmpbæk/ humpbacks n
bultenaar
(derogatory, now, offensive) A person with a humpback; a person who suffers from kyphosis.

humpback whale humpback whales n
bultrug
A species of baleen whale (Megaptera novaeangliae).

humus /ˈhjuːməs/ humuses n
humus
A large group of natural organic compounds, found in the soil, formed from the chemical and biological decomposition of plant and animal residues and from the synthetic activity of microorganisms.

hunch /hʌnt͡ʃ/ /hʌnʃ/ hunches n
bochel bult
A hump; a protuberance.
gekromde houding kromme rug
A stooped or curled posture; a slouch.
idee ingeving
A theory, idea, or guess; an intuitive impression that something will happen.

hundred /ˈhʌndɚd/ /ˈhʌndɹəd/ /ˈhʌndɹɪd/ /ˈhʌnd͡ʒɚd/ hundreds numeral
honderd
A numerical value equal to 100 (102), occurring after ninety-nine.

hung over more hung over most hung over adj
brak
Suffering from a hangover

hunger /ˈhʌŋɡə/ /ˈhʌŋɡɚ/ hungers n
honger trek
A need or compelling desire for food.

hunger /ˈhʌŋɡə/ /ˈhʌŋɡɚ/ v
honger hongeren
(intransitive) To be in need of food.
verlangen
(figuratively, intransitive, usually, _, with 'for' or 'after') To have a desire (for); to long; to yearn.

hunger is a good sauce proverb
honger is de beste saus
(dated) Being hungry makes one less concerned about the taste of one's food.

hunger strike hunger strikes n
hongerstaking
A fast undertaken as a means of protest, often by a prisoner.

hungover /hʌŋˈoʊvɚ/ /hʌŋˈəʊ.və(ɹ)/ /ˈhʌŋˌəʊ.və(ɹ)/ more hungover most hungover adj
brak
Suffering from a hangover.

hungry /ˈhʌŋ.ɡɹi/ hungrier hungriest adj
hongerig honger hebben
Affected by hunger; having the physical need for food.
hongerig begerig hongerend lustend snakkend
(figuratively) Eager, having an avid desire (‘appetite’) for something.

hunk /hʌŋk/ hunks n
bink
(informal) An attractive man, especially one who is muscular.

hunt /hʌnt/ hunts n
jacht
The act of hunting.

hunt /hʌnt/ v
zoeken
(ambitransitive) To try to find something; search (for).
jagen
(transitive) To drive; to chase; with down, from, away, etc.

hunter /ˈhʌntɚ/ [ˈhʌɾ̃ɚ] hunters huntress n
jager
One who hunts game for sport or for food; a huntsman or huntswoman.
jachthond
A dog used in hunting.

hunter-gatherer hunter-gatherers n
jager-verzamelaar
A member of a group of people who live by hunting animals and gathering edible plants for their main food sources, and who do not keep animals or farm land.

hunting ground hunting grounds n
jachtgebied jachtveld
An area used for hunting.

hunting horn hunting horns n
jachthoorn
(music) A bugle, being either simply curved (especially in heraldry), or having from one (in e.g. some Roman horns) to three (in many modern musical horns) spirals, on which signals are blown during a hunt.

hunting lodge hunting lodges n
jachthuis
A building used for the recreational use of hunting.

huntress /ˈhʌntɹɪs/ hunter huntresses n
jageres
(dated) A female hunter.

huntsman spider huntsman spiders n
jachtkrabspin
Any spider from the taxonomic family Sparassidae.

hurdle /ˈhɜːdl̩/ /ˈhɝd(ə)l/ hurdles n
horde
(athletics, horses) An artificial barrier, variously constructed, over which athletes or horses jump in a race.
horde hindernis drempel
(figuratively) An obstacle, real or perceived, physical or abstract.

hurdy-gurdy /ˈhɜː.diˌɡɜː.di/ /ˈhɝː.diˌɡɝː.di/ /ˌhɜː.diˈɡɜː.di/ /ˌhɝː.diˈɡɝː.di/ hurdy-gurdies n
draailier draaivedel
(musical instrument) A stringed instrument that produces a droning sound by turning a handle that connects to a wheel that rubs against a rosined string, with a keyboard also used to alter the pitch of the string.

hurl /hɜːl/ /hɝl/ v
smijten
(transitive) To throw (something) with force.
braken kotsen overgeven
(intransitive, slang) To vomit.

hurrah /həˈɹɑː/ interjection
hoera
Expressing approval, appreciation, or happiness.

hurricane /ˈhɝɪkeɪn/ /ˈhʌɹɪkeɪn/ /ˈhʌɹɪkən/ hurricanes n
orkaan
A severe tropical cyclone in the North Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, or in the eastern North Pacific off the west coast of Mexico, with winds of 119 km/h (74 miles per hour) or greater accompanied by rain, lightning, and thunder that sometimes moves into temperate latitudes.
(meteorology) A wind scale for quite strong wind, stronger than a storm.

hurst /hɜːst/ /hɝst/ hursts n
horst
(rare, outside, place names) A wood or grove.

hurt /hɜːt/ /hɝt/ more hurt most hurt adj
gewond geblesseerd gekwetst
Wounded, physically injured.
gekwetst
Pained.

hurt /hɜːt/ /hɝt/ v
kwetsen kwellen pijn doen pijnigen
(transitive, intransitive) To cause (a person or animal) physical pain and/or injury.
pijn doen kwetsen
(transitive, intransitive) To cause (somebody) emotional pain.
pijn doen zeer doen
(intransitive, stative) To be painful.

husband /ˈhʌz.bənd/ husbands n
echtgenoot man
A man in a marriage or marital relationship, especially in relation to his spouse.

husband /ˈhʌz.bənd/ v
zuinig beheren
(transitive) To conserve.

husband and wife husbands and wives n
man en vrouw
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see husband,‎ and,‎ wife. (This entry is a translation hub.)

husbandry /ˈhəz-/ /ˈhʌzb(ə)ndɹi/ husbandries n
landbouw
The occupation or work of a husbandman or farmer; the cultivation of crops and the raising of livestock; agriculture.
zuinigheid
The prudent management or conservation of resources.

hush money n
zwijggeld
A bribe to maintain secrecy (to prevent bad publicity or to prevent the discovery of a crime).

hush up v
verzwijgen
(transitive) To keep secret, to prevent from becoming known.

husk /hʌsk/ husks n
schil
The dry, leafy or stringy exterior of certain vegetables or fruits, which must be removed before eating the meat inside.
waardeloos omhulsel
Any form of useless, dried-up, and subsequently worthless exterior of something.

hussar /ˈhʌsə(ɹ)/ hussars n
huzaar
A member of the light cavalry of any of several European armies.

hustler /ˈhʌsləɹ/ hustlers n
pooier
A pimp.

hut /hʊt/ /hʌt/ huts n
hut
A small, simple one-storey dwelling or shelter, often with just one room, and generally built of readily available local materials.
A small wooden shed.

hyacinth /ˈhaɪəsɪnθ/ hyacinths n
hyacint
Any bulbous plant of the genus Hyacinthus, native to the Mediterranean and South Africa.

hybrid /ˈhaɪ.bɹɪd/ more hybrid most hybrid adj
hybridisch gehybridiseerd gekruisd hybride
Consisting of diverse components.

hybrid /ˈhaɪ.bɹɪd/ hybrids n
hybride kruising
(biology) Offspring resulting from cross-breeding different entities, e.g. two different species or two purebred parent strains.
hybride
A hybrid vehicle (especially a car), one that runs on both fuel (gasoline/diesel) and electricity (battery or energy from the sun).
Something of mixed origin or composition; often, a tool or technology that combines the benefits of formerly separate tools or technologies.
hybridisch woord
(linguistics) A word whose elements are derived from different languages.

hybrid war hybrid wars n
hybride oorlog
A war that comprises the use of conventional and non-conventional means by at least one side, which officially undeclares or denies involvement

hybrid warfare n
hybride oorlogsvoering
a military strategy that blends conventional warfare and irregular warfare across the full spectrum of conflict.

hydrangea /haɪˈdɹeɪn.d͡ʒi.ə/ /haɪˈdɹeɪn.d͡ʒə/ hydrangeas n
hortensia
Any of several shrubs, of the genus Hydrangea, having large clusters of white, pink or blue flowers

hydrate /ˈhaɪdɹeɪt/ hydrates n
hydraat
(chemistry) A solid compound containing or linked to water molecules.

hydration /haɪˈdɹeɪʃən/ hydrations n
hydratatie

hydraulic /haɪˈdɹɒlɪk/ /haɪˈdɹɔːlɪk/ adj
hydraulisch waterbouwkundig
Related to, or operated by, hydraulics.

hydraulic engineering n
waterbouwkunde
A sub-discipline of civil engineering concerned with the flow and conveyance of fluids, principally water and sewage.

hydraulics /haɪˈdɹɒlɪks/ /haɪˈdɹɔːlɪks/ n
hydraulica stromingsleer
The engineering science that deals with practical applications where liquid is in motion and transmits energy.

hydride hydrides n
hydride
(inorganic chemistry) A compound of hydrogen with a more electropositive element.

hydrocarbon hydrocarbons n
koolwaterstof
(organic compound) A compound consisting only of carbon and hydrogen atoms.

hydrocephalus hydrocephali hydrocephaluses n
hydrocefalus waterhoofd
(medicine) A usually congenital condition in which an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the cerebral ventricles causes enlargement of the skull and compression of the brain, destroying much of the neural tissue

hydrochloric acid hydrochloric acids n
zoutzuur
(inorganic compound) A strong acid made by dissolving the gas hydrogen chloride in water. It reacts with alkalis, bases and many metals to form chlorides; it has many industrial applications.

hydrodynamic adj
hydrodynamisch
(physics) Of, or relating to the science of hydrodynamics.

hydrodynamics n
hydrodynamica waterstromingsleer
(physics) The scientific study of fluids in motion.

hydroelectric adj
hydro-elektrisch
that generates electricity by converting the energy of moving water, or of steam escaping under high pressure

hydrofluorocarbon hydrofluorocarbons n
fluorkoolwaterstof
A haloalkane composed entirely of carbon, hydrogen, and fluorine.

hydrofoil /ˈhaɪ.dɹoʊˌfɔɪl/ /ˈhɑe.dɹəˌfoɪl/ v
draagvleugelboot draagvleugel
(nautical, intransitive) To operate or use or ride atop a hydrofoil wing on a hull so equipped.

hydrogen /ˈhaɪdɹədʒ(ə)n/ /ˈhaɪdɹəd͡ʒən/ [ˈhaɪd͡ʒɹəd͡ʒən] hydrogens n
waterstof
The lightest chemical element (symbol H), with an atomic number of 1 and atomic weight of 1.00794.
A molecule of this molecular species

hydrogen bomb hydrogen bombs n
waterstofbom
A thermonuclear bomb that derives its destructive power from the fusion of isotopes of hydrogen (deuterium and tritium).

hydrogen peroxide n
waterstofperoxide zuurstofwater
(inorganic compound) A colourless liquid, H2O2, soluble in water, used as a mild antiseptic, bleaching agent (especially for bleaching hair), oxidizing agent and chemical reagent.

hydrogen sulfide /ˈhaɪdɹədʒ(ə)n ˈsʌlfaɪd/ /ˈhaɪdɹədʒən ˈsʌlfaɪd/ n
waterstofsulfide
(inorganic compound) A toxic gas, H2S, smelling like rotten eggs and used in analytical chemistry and industry.

hydrogen vehicle hydrogen vehicles n
waterstofauto
Any vehicle that uses hydrogen as its principal fuel, normally via the electricity produced by a fuel cell.

hydrogenation hydrogenations n
hydrogenering
(chemistry) The chemical reaction of hydrogen with another substance, especially with an unsaturated organic compound, and usually under the influence of temperature, pressure and catalysts.

hydrographic more hydrographic most hydrographic adj
hydrografisch
Of or pertaining to hydrography.

hydrography /haɪˈdɹɑɡ.ɹə.fi/ /haɪˈdɹɒɡ.ɹə.fi/ hydrographies n
hydrografie
(nautical) The scientific measurement and description of the physical features and conditions of navigable waters and the shoreline.

hydrological adj
hydrologisch waterkundig
Of or pertaining to hydrology.

hydrologist /haɪˈdɹɒl.ə.dʒɪst/ hydrologists n
hydrologe hydroloog
Someone who is skilled in or practises hydrology.

hydrology hydrologies n
hydrologie waterkunde
The science of the properties, distribution, and effects of water on a planet's surface, in the soil and underlying rocks, and in the atmosphere

hydronym /ˈhaɪdɹənɪm/ /ˈhʌɪdɹənɪm/ hydronyms n
hydroniem
(onomastics) The name of a river, lake, sea or any other body of water.

hydrophobia /ˌhaɪ.dɹəˈfoʊ.bɪ.ə/ /ˌhʌɪ.dɹə(ʊ)ˈfəʊ.bɪ.ə/ hydrophobias n
watervrees
(pathology) An aversion to water, as a symptom of rabies; the disease of rabies itself.
(psychology, colloquial) A morbid fear of water; aquaphobia.

hydrophyte /ˈhaɪdɹəfaɪt/ hydrophytes n
hydrofyt
(botany) A plant that lives in or requires an abundance of water, usually excluding seaweed.

hydropiper hydropipers n
waterpeper
Knotweed of species Persicaria hydropiper (formerly Polygonum hydropiper).

hydrops n
leewater
(symptom) The abnormal accumulation of serous fluid in a tissue or cavity.

hydrostatic /ˌhaɪdɹəʊˈstætɪk/ adj
hydrostatisch
(physics) Of or relating to hydrostatics.

hydrotherapy hydrotherapies n
watertherapie
(alternative medicine) Any of various techniques that use water, either externally or internally, for the treatment of disease and for the soothing of pain.

hyena /haɪˈiːnə/ hyena hyenae hyenas n
hyena
Any of the medium-sized to large feliform carnivores of the subfamily Hyaenidae, native to Africa and Asia and noted for the sound similar to laughter which they can make if excited.
(Sub-Saharan Africa) A man that performs ritualized sex acts with recently widowed women and menarchal girls.

hygge /ˈhjuːɡə/ /ˈhuːɡə/ /ˈhʊɡə/ n
gezelligheid
(chiefly, UK) Cosiness, comfort, contentment, conviviality. [from 21st c.]

hygiene /haɪˈd͡ʒiːn/ /ˈhaɪˌd͡ʒiːn/ hygienes n
hygiëne
Those conditions and practices that promote and preserve health.

hygienic /haɪˈd͡ʒiːnɪk/ /haɪˈd͡ʒɛnɪk/ /hʌɪd͡ʒɪˈɛnɪk/ more hygienic most hygienic adj
hygiënisch sanitair
Pertaining to hygiene; clean, sanitary.

hygro- prefix
hygro-
moisture
humidity

hygrometer hygrometers n
hygrometer
(meteorology) An instrument that measures the humidity of the air or other gases, especially the relative humidity.

hygrophyte /ˈhaɪɡɹəʊfaɪt/ hygrophytes n
hygrofyt
(biology) Any plant that thrives on very wet but not submerged ground.

hymen /ˈhaɪmən/ hymens n
maagdenvlies hymen
(anatomy) A membrane which completely or partially occludes the vaginal opening in human females.

hymn /hɪm/ hymns n
hymne lofzang
A song of praise or worship, especially a religious one.

hymnal /ˈhɪmnəl/ hymnals n
kerkgezangen
A collection of hymns; a hymn book.

hypallage /hɪˈpælədʒi/ /hʌɪˈpælədʒi/ hypallages n
hypallage
(rhetoric, grammar) A construction in which a modifier with meaning associated with one word appears grammatically applied to another, often used as a literary device.

hype /haɪp/ v
promoten
(transitive) To promote heavily; to advertise or build up.

hyperaldosteronism hyperaldosteronisms n
aldosteronisme hyperaldosteronisme
(medicine) A condition in which too much aldosterone is produced by the adrenal glands, potentially leading to lowered levels of potassium in the blood.

hyperbaton /haɪˈpɜːbətɒn/ hyperbata hyperbatons n
hyperbaton
(grammar) An inversion of the usual or logical order of words or phrases, for emphasis or poetic effect.

hyperbola /haɪˈpɚ.bə.lə/ hyperbolae hyperbolas hyperbolæ n
hyperbool
(geometry) A conic section formed by the intersection of a cone with a plane that intersects the base of the cone and is not tangent to the cone. The function y(x) = 1/x draws a hyperbola.

hyperbole /haɪˈpɜːbəli/ /haɪˈpɝbəli/ hyperboles n
hyperbool
(uncountable, rhetoric, literature) Deliberate or unintentional overstatement, particularly extreme overstatement.

hyperbolic /ˌhaɪ.pɚˈbɔl.ɪk/ adj
hyperbolisch
(topology) Of, pertaining to, or in a hyperbolic space (a space having negative curvature or sectional curvature).

hyperbolic space hyperbolic spaces n
hyperbolische ruimte
(mathematics) Any space exhibiting hyperbolic geometry rather than Euclidean geometry

hypercorrection /ˌhaɪ.pə.kəˈɹɛk.ʃən/ /ˌhaɪ.pɚ.kəˈɹɛk.ʃən/ hypercorrections n
hypercorrectie
(linguistics) Nonstandard language use that results from the over-application of a perceived prescriptive rule.

hypergamy /haɪˈpɚɡəmi/ hypergamies n
hypergamie
Act or practice of seeking a spouse of higher socioeconomic status or caste status than oneself.

hypergeometric distribution hypergeometric distributions n
hypergeometrische verdeling
(probability theory, statistics) A discrete probability distribution that describes the probability of k "successes" in a sequence of n draws without replacement from a finite population.

hyperglycemia hyperglycemias n
hyperglykemie
(pathology) An unusually high concentration of sugar in the blood

hyperhidrosis [haɪpəɹhaɪˈdɹoʊsɪs] hyperhidroses n
hyperhidrosis
(pathology) A medical condition with the primary symptom of excessive sweating, in excess of that required for regulation of body temperature.

hyperinflation hyperinflations n
hyperinflatie
(economics) A very high rate of inflation.

hyperkinesis /ˌhaɪpə(ɹ)kɪˈniːsɪs/ hyperkineses n
hyperkinesie
(pathology) Abnormally increased and sometimes uncontrollable activity or muscular movements.
(pathology) A condition especially of childhood characterized by hyperactivity.

hyperkinetic disorder n
hyperkinetische stoornis
(neurology, pathology, psychiatry, psychology) A developmental disorder in which a person has a persistent and pervasive pattern of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.

hyperlink /ˈhaɪpə(ɹ)ˌlɪŋk/ hyperlinks n
hyperlink
Some text or a graphic in an electronic document that can be activated to display another document or trigger an action.
(by extension) The URL or other address that defines a hyperlink's target or function.

hypermarket hypermarkets n
hypermarkt
A combination of department store and supermarket.

hypernova hypernovae hypernovas n
hypernova
(astronomy) The gravitational collapse of a massive star to form a black hole.

hypernym /ˈhaɪpənɪm/ /ˈhaɪpɚnɪm/ hypernyms n
hyperoniem koepelwoord
(semantics) A superordinate word or phrase; a term whose referents form a set which includes as a subset the referents of a subordinate term—as, for example, insect being (a hypernym) for ant.

hyperparasite /-ˈpɛ-/ /ˌhaɪpəˈpæɹəsaɪt/ /ˌhaɪpɚˈpæɹəsaɪt/ hyperparasites n
hyperparasiet
(biology) Any parasite whose host is a parasite.
(entomology, specifically) An insect that parasitizes another parasitic insect.

hyperplasia /ˌhaɪ.pɚ.ˈpleɪ.ʒə/ hyperplasias n
hyperplasie
(medicine) An increase in the size of a tissue or organ due to increased number of cells.

hypersonic more hypersonic most hypersonic adj
hypersonisch hypersoon
(of a speed, aviation) Equal to, or greater than, or capable of achieving, five times the speed of sound.

hypertension /ˌhaɪ.pə(ɹ)ˈtɛn.ʃən/ /ˌhaɪ.pɚˈtɛn.ʃən/ hypertensions n
hypertensie
(medicine, cardiology) The disease or disorder of abnormally high blood pressure.

hyperthymesia /-ʒə/ /ˌhaɪ.pə.θaɪˈmiː.zi.ə/ /ˌhaɪ.pɚ.θaɪˈmi.ʒə/ n
hyperthymesia
(neuroscience) A rare condition in which an individual possesses a superior autobiographical memory and is able to recall the vast majority of personal events and experiences in life.

hypertrophy /haɪˈpɜːtɹəfi/ /haɪˈpɝːtɹəfi/ hypertrophies n
hypertrofie
(countable, medicine) An increase in the size of an organ or tissue due to the enlargement of its individual cells.

hyperuricemia hyperuricemias n
hyperurikemie
An abnormally high level of uric acid in one's blood.

hypha /ˈhaɪfə/ hyphae n
schimmeldraad hyfe zwamdraad
(mycology) Any of the long, threadlike filaments that form the mycelium of a fungus.

hyphen /ˈhaɪ.fən/ hyphens n
koppelteken afbreekteken verbindingsstreepje
The symbol "‐", typically used to join two or more words to form a compound term, or to indicate that a word has been split at the end of a line.

hyphenation /ˌhaɪfəˈneɪʃən/ hyphenations n
woordafbreking splitsing in lettergrepen woordsplitsing
The inclusion of hyphens; especially, the correct locations of hyphens.

hypnosis /hɪpˈnoʊsɪs/ hypnoses n
hypnose
A trancelike state, artificially induced, in which a person has a heightened suggestibility, and in which suppressed memories may be experienced.

hypnotherapist hypnotherapists n
hypnotherapeut
A practitioner of hypnotherapy.

hypnotherapy hypnotherapies n
hypnotherapie
Treatment of disease by means of hypnotism.

hypnotize /ˈhɪpnətaɪ̯z/ v
hypnotiseren
(transitive) To induce a state of hypnosis in.

hypobromite hypobromites n
hypobromiet
(inorganic chemistry) any salt or ester of hypobromous acid

hypocapnia n
hypocapnie
(medicine) A state of diminished carbon dioxide in the blood.

hypocentre hypocentres n
hypocentrum
(geology) The focus of an earthquake, directly under the epicentre.

hypochondria n
hypochondrie
(medicine) A psychological disorder characterized by excessive preoccupation or worry about having a serious illness.

hypochondriac /ˌhaɪpoʊˈkɑndɹiæk/ /ˌhaɪpəʊˈkɒndɹiæk/ /ˌhaɪpəˈkɑndɹiæk/ /ˌhaɪpəˈkɒndɹiæk/ /ˌhɪpoʊˈkɒndɹiæk/ /ˌhɪpəˈkɒndɹiæk/ more hypochondriac most hypochondriac adj
hypochonder
Related to, or affected by hypochondria

hypochondriac /ˌhaɪpoʊˈkɑndɹiæk/ /ˌhaɪpəʊˈkɒndɹiæk/ /ˌhaɪpəˈkɑndɹiæk/ /ˌhaɪpəˈkɒndɹiæk/ /ˌhɪpoʊˈkɒndɹiæk/ /ˌhɪpəˈkɒndɹiæk/ hypochondriacs n
hypochonder
A person affected with hypochondria.

hypochondriasis hypochondriases n
hypochondrie
(medicine) A mental disorder characterized by excessive fear of or preoccupation with a serious illness, despite medical testing and reassurance to the contrary.

hypocorism /haɪˈpɑkəˌɹɪzəm/ /haɪˈpɒkəˌɹɪz(ə)m/ /hɪ-/ hypocorisms n
hypokorisme koosnaam koosnaampje
(uncountable) The formation of terms of endearment or pet names.

hypocoristic /ˌhaɪpəkəˈɹɪstɪk/ more hypocoristic most hypocoristic adj
hypocoristisch
Relating to a nickname, usually indicating intimacy with the person.

hypocrisy /hɪˈpɑkɹəsi/ /hɪˈpɒkɹəsi/ hypocrisies n
hypocrisie huichelarij schijnheiligheid
The practice of engaging in the same behaviour or activity for which one criticises another; moral self-contradiction whereby the behavior of one or more people belies their own claimed or implied possession of certain beliefs, standards or virtues.

hypocrite /ˈhɪ.pə.kɹɪt/ hypocrites n
hypocriet huichelaar schijnheilige
Someone who practices hypocrisy, who pretends to hold beliefs, or whose actions are not consistent with their claimed beliefs. [from early 13th c.]

hypocritical /hɪpəˈkɹɪtɪkəl/ more hypocritical most hypocritical adj
hypocriet schijnheilig
Characterized by hypocrisy or being a hypocrite. [from mid-16th c.]

hypodermic /ˌhaɪpəˈdɜːmɪk/ /ˌhaɪpəˈdɝmɪk/ adj
hypodermaal
Of, or relating to the hypodermis, the layer beneath the dermis

hypodermis hypodermes hypodermises n
hypodermis
(anatomy) A subcutaneous layer of loose connective tissue containing fat cells, lying beneath the dermis.

hypogamy n
hypogamie
The seeking of a spouse of lower socioeconomic status or caste than oneself.

hypoglycemia hypoglycemias n
hypo hypoglycemie
(pathology) A too low level of blood glucose.

hypokalemia hypokalemias n
hypokaliëmie

hyponym /ˈhaɪ.poʊ.nɪm/ /ˈhaɪpə.nɪm/ /ˈhaɪpəʊ.nɪm/ hyponyms n
hyponiem
(semantics) A more specific term; a subordinate grouping word or phrase; a term designating a subclass of another more general class described by the given word.

hypophysis /haɪˈpɒfɪsɪs/ hypophyses n
hypofyse
(anatomy) The pituitary gland.

hypopituitarism /ˌhaɪpəʊpɪˈt(j)uːɪtəˌɹɪzəm/ hypopituitarisms n
hypopituïtarisme
(medicine) A decrease in secretion of one or more of the eight hormones normally produced by the pituitary gland.

hypotaxis hypotaxes n
onderschikking
(grammar) Syntactic subordination of one clause or construction to another.

hypotension hypotensions n
hypotensie
(medicine, cardiology) The disease or disorder of abnormally low blood pressure.

hypotenuse /haɪˈpɑtənjus/ /haɪˈpɑtənus/ /haɪˈpɒtənjuːz/ [haɪˈpɑʔənuːs] [haɪˈpɒʔn̩juːz] hypotenuses n
hypotenusa schuine zijde
(geometry) The side of a right triangle opposite the right angle.

hypothalamus hypothalami hypothalamuses n
hypothalamus
(neuroanatomy) A region of the forebrain located below the thalamus, forming the basal portion of the diencephalon, and functioning to regulate body temperature, some metabolic processes and governing the autonomic nervous system.

hypothenar /haɪˈpɒθɪnə/ more hypothenar most hypothenar adj
hypothenair
(anatomy) Of the ulnar fleshy side of the palm.

hypothenar /haɪˈpɒθɪnə/ hypothenars n
hypothenaire spier
(technical) The ulnar fleshy side of the palm, formed by the underlying three muscles of the little finger; the hypothenar eminence.

hypothenar eminence hypothenar eminences n
hypothenaire prominentie

hypothermia /ˌhaɪpəʊˈθɜː(ɹ)mi.ə/ /ˌhaɪpəˈθɜː(ɹ)mi.ə/ hypothermias n
hypothermie onderkoeling
(pathology) Abnormally low body temperature; specifically, below 35 degrees Celsius for humans.

hypothesis /-əsəs/ /-əsɪs/ /haɪˈpɑː.θə.sɪs/ /haɪˈpɒθɪsɪs/ /həˈpɒθɪsɪs/ /hɪˈpɒθɪsɪs/ hypotheses n
hypothese stelling
(sciences) Used loosely, a tentative conjecture explaining an observation, phenomenon or scientific problem that can be tested by further observation, investigation and/or experimentation. As a scientific term of art, see the attached quotation. Compare to theory, and quotation given there.
hypothese veronderstelling
(general) An assumption taken to be true for the purpose of argument or investigation.
hypothese
(grammar) The antecedent of a conditional statement.

hypothetically more hypothetically most hypothetically adv
hypothetisch
In a hypothetical way; as a hypothesis.

hypotrochoid /ˌhaɪ.poʊˈtɹoʊ.kɔɪd/ /ˌhaɪ.pə(ʊ)ˈtɹəʊ.kɔɪd/ /ˌhaɪ.pəˈtɹoʊ.kɔɪd/ hypotrochoids n
hypotrochoïde
(geometry) A geometric curve traced by a fixed point on the radius line outside one circle which rotates inside the perimeter of another circle.

hypovolemia hypovolemias n
hypovolemie
(pathology) A state of decreased blood plasma volume.

hypoxia hypoxias n
hypoxie
(pathology) A condition in which tissues (especially the blood) are deprived of an adequate supply of oxygen; anoxia [from 1940s]

hypoxic more hypoxic most hypoxic adj
hypoxisch
(pathology) Of, pertaining to, or suffering from hypoxia.

hyrax /ˈhaɪ.ɹæks/ hyraces hyraxes n
klipdas
Any of several small, paenungulate herbivorous mammals of the order Hyracoidea, with a bulky frame and fang-like incisors, native to Africa and the Middle East.

hysterectomy /hɪstəˈɹɛktəmi/ hysterectomies n
baarmoederverwijdering hysterectomie
(surgery) The surgical procedure to remove all of or part of the uterus.

hysteresis hystereses n
hysterese
A property of a system such that an output value is not a strict function of the corresponding input, but also incorporates some lag, delay, or history dependence, and in particular when the response for a decrease in the input variable is different from the response for an increase. For example, a thermostat with a nominal setpoint of 75° might switch the controlled heat source on when the temperature drops below 74°, and off when it rises above 76°.

hysterical /hɪˈstɛɹɪkəl/ more hysterical most hysterical adj
hysterisch
Of, or arising from hysteria.

háček /ˈhæt͡ʃɛk/ /ˈhɑːt͡ʃɛk/ [ˈhat͡ʃɛk] [ˈhaːt͡ʃek] [ˈhaːt͡ʃɛk] [ˈhæt͡ʃɛk] [ˈhɐːt͡ʃek] [ˈhɑt͡ʃɛk] [ˈhɑət͡ʃɛk] [ˈhɑːt͡ʃɛk] [ˈɦɑːt͡ʃɛk] háčeks háčky n
háček
(orthography, and, typography) A caron; a diacritical mark (ˇ) usually resembling an inverted circumflex, but in the cases of ď, Ľ, ľ, and ť resembling a prime (′) instead.

i.e. /ɪd ɛst/ /ˌaɪˈiː/ adv
d.w.z.
(initialism) That is, namely, in other words, that is to say.

iBook iBooks n
iBook
(laptops) A computer of a line of lower-end laptop computers formerly manufactured by Apple Computer.

iPhone /ˈaɪˌfoʊ̯n/ iPhones n
iPhone
(trademark) A smartphone of a series produced by Apple, which typically combine a camera phone, PDA, multimedia player, and wireless communication device.

iPod iPods n
iPod
(by extension) Any portable personal MP3 player or similar device.

iamb /ˈaɪəm/ /ˈaɪˌæm/ iambs n
jambe
(prosody) A metrical foot in verse consisting of an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable.

iambic /aɪˌæmbɪk/ more iambic most iambic adj
jambisch
(prosody) Consisting of iambs (metrical feet with an unstressed-stressed pattern) or characterized by their predominance. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

iatrogenesis /aɪˌætɹoʊˈd͡ʒɛnɪsɪs/ iatrogeneses n
iatrogenese
(medicine) Any adverse effect (or complication) resulting from medical treatment.

iatrogenic /aɪˌætɹəˈd͡ʒɛnɪk/ more iatrogenic most iatrogenic adj
iatrogeen
(medicine, of a disease, injury, or other adverse outcome) Induced by the words or actions of the physician or by medical treatment or diagnostic procedure.

ibex /ˈaɪbɛks/ ibex ibexes ibices n
steenbok ibex
A type of wild mountain goat of the genus Capra, such as the species Capra ibex.

ibis /ˈaɪ.bɪs/ ibes ibides ibis ibises n
ibis
Any of various long-legged wading birds in the family Threskiornithidae, having long downcurved bills used to probe the mud for prey such as crustaceans.

ibisbill /ˈaɪbɪs.bɪl/ ibisbills n
ibissnavel
Ibidorhyncha struthersii, a species of wading bird in the monotypic family Ibidorhynchidae, inhabiting the shingle riverbanks of the high plateau of Central Asia and the Himalayas.

ibuprofen /aɪˈbju.pɹəf.ən/ /ˌaɪ.biˈpɹoʊfən/ /ˌaɪ.bjuˈpɹoʊ.fən/ /ˌʌɪ.bjuːˈpɹəʊ.fən/ ibuprofens n
ibuprofen
(pharmaceutical drug) A synthetic compound used widely as an analgesic and anti-inflammatory drug.

ice /aɪs/ [ʌɪs] ices n
ijs
Water in frozen (solid) form.
(physics, astronomy) Any frozen volatile chemical, such as ammonia or carbon dioxide.
(ice hockey) The area where a game of ice hockey is played.
ijs ijsje
A frozen dessert made of fruit juice, water and sugar.

ice /aɪs/ [ʌɪs] v
bevriezen koudmaken
(intransitive) To become ice; to freeze.
(transitive) To make icy; to freeze.
op ijs leggen
(transitive) To cool with ice, as a beverage.
glaceren
(transitive) To cover with icing (frosting made of sugar and milk or white of egg); to frost; as cakes, tarts, etc.
koudmaken
(transitive, slang) To murder.

ice age ice ages n
ijstijd
(colloquial) Any of several glacial periods (within a scientific ice age) marked by episodes of extensive glaciation alternating with episodes of relative warmth (interglacial).

ice cream /aɪsˈkɹiːm/ /ˈaɪs.kɹiːm/ /ˌaɪsˈkɹiːm/ ice creams n
roomijs ijs
(uncountable) A dessert made from frozen sweetened cream or a similar substance, usually flavoured.
ijsje ijsco
(countable) A portion of ice cream on a stick, in a cup or in a wafer cone.

ice cream maker ice cream makers n
ijsmachine sorbetière
A machine used to make homemade ice cream.

ice cream vendor ice cream vendors n
ijsman
(This entry is a translation hub.)

ice cube ice cubes n
ijsklontje ijsblokje
Any small piece of ice used for cooling drinks, larger than crushed ice, regardless of their shape.

ice dancing n
ijsdansen

ice giant ice giants n
ijsreus rijpreus vorstreus
(astronomy) A giant planet composed mostly of astronomical ices (condensed forms of volatile compounds) including water, methane, oxygen, carbon, nitrogen, and sulfur, and smaller than a gas giant. (e.g. Neptune and Uranus)

ice hockey n
ijshockey
A form of hockey played on an ice rink with a puck, rather than a ball.

ice hole ice holes n
bijt
A hole in the ice of a frozen body of water, often man-made with the scope of fishing. (This entry is a translation hub.)

ice resurfacer ice resurfacers n
ijsdweilmachine
A machine for smoothing the surface of an ice rink.

ice rink ice rinks n
ijsbaan schaatsbaan
A specially frozen surface of water on which people skate or play ice hockey; the building that houses such a surface.

ice sculpture ice sculptures n
ijssculptuur
(sculpture) temporary, decorative sculpture carved from a block of ice

ice skate ice skates n
schaats
A light boot, fitted with a blade, used for ice skating.

ice skating n
schaatsen
The act, or the sport, of skating on ice.

ice water n
ijswater
Cold water for drinking, either chilled in ice, or with the addition of ice cubes.

ice wine ice wines n
ijswijn
A sweet dessert wine made from grapes that are harvested after they have naturally frozen on the vine.

ice-cold /ˈaɪskəʊld/ more ice-cold most ice-cold adj
ijskoud
As cold as ice; very cold.

ice-free adj
ijsvrij
Free of all ice; not covered in ice.

iceberg /ˈaɪsbɜːɡ/ /ˈaɪsbɝɡ/ icebergs n
ijsberg
A huge mass of ocean-floating ice which has broken off a glacier or ice shelf [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

iceberg lettuce iceberg lettuces n
ijsbergsla
A lettuce cultivar (Lactuca sativa var. capitata) noted for its crunchiness; the most familiar of all lettuces sold in the United States.

iceblock iceblocks n
ijsklomp
A block of ice.

icebreaker /ˈaɪsˌbɹeɪkəɹ/ icebreakers n
ijsbreker
A ship designed to break through ice so that it, or other ships coming behind, can navigate on frozen seas.
(figurative) A game, activity, humorous anecdote, etc., designed to relax a group of people to help them get to know each other.

iced coffee iced coffees n
ijskoffie
Various types of cold beverages made from coffee.

iced tea iced teas n
ijsthee
(uncountable) Cold tea, a beverage.

iceless /ˈaɪsləs/ adj
ijsvrij
Without ice.

icepick icepicks n
ijspriem
A pointed tool, shaped like an awl, used for breaking ice.

ichneumon /ɪkˈnjuːmən/ ichneumons n
ichneumon
An Egyptian mongoose (Herpestes ichneumon), found in Africa and southern Europe.

ichthyological adj
viskundig
Of or pertaining to ichthyology.

ichthyology /ˌɪkθiˈɒləd͡ʒi/ n
ichtyologie viskunde
The branch of zoology devoted to the study of fish.

ichthyosaur /ˈɪkθiəsɔːɹ/ ichthyosaurs n
ichthyosauriër
Any of several fishlike marine reptiles of the extinct order †Ichthyosauria of the early Triassic to the late Cretaceous period, that had a body somewhat like a porpoise. [from c. 1830]

icicle /ˈaɪ.sɪ.kl̩/ /ˈaɪs.ɪkl̩/ /ˈʌɪsəkəl/ icicles n
ijspegel ijskegel pegel
A drooping, tapering shape of ice.

icing on the cake n
kers op de taart
(idiomatic) Something that intensifies the appreciation of something already good (or bad in an ironic sense depending on the context).

icon /ˈaɪ.kɑn/ /ˈaɪ.kɒn/ /ˈaɪ.kən/ icons n
icoon
An image, symbol, picture, portrait, or other representation usually as an object of religious devotion.
(religion, especially, Eastern Christianity) A type of religious painting portraying a saint or scene from Scripture, often done on wooden panels.
(internet, informal) An image used to represent a user; an avatar or profile picture.
icoon pictogram
(graphical user interface) A small picture that represents something.

iconic /aɪˈkɒnɪk/ more iconic most iconic adj
iconisch kenmerkend voorbeeldig
Relating to, or having the characteristics of, an icon. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]
iconisch
(figurative) Famously and distinctively representative of its type.

iconoclasm iconoclasms n
iconoclasme beeldenstorm
The belief in, participation in, or sanction of destroying religious icons and other symbols or monuments, usually with religious or political motives.

iconoclast /aɪˈkɑn.əˌklæst/ /aɪˈkɒn.əˌklæst/ iconoclasts n
beeldenstormer iconoclast
(historical, Christianity) One who destroys religious images or icons, especially an opponent of the Orthodox Church in the 8th and 9th centuries, or a Puritan during the European Reformation.
One who opposes orthodoxy and religion; one who adheres to the doctrine of iconoclasm.
hemelbestormer
(by extension) One who attacks cherished beliefs; a maverick.

iconographic adj
iconografisch

iconography iconographies n
iconografie
A set of specified or traditional symbolic forms associated with the subject or theme of a stylized genre of art.

iconology /aɪkəˈnɒlədʒi/ iconologies n
iconologie
The study of icons in art or art history.

iconostasis /ˌaɪkəˈnɒstəsɪs/ iconostaseis iconostases n
iconostase
(Eastern Orthodoxy) A wall of icons between the sanctuary and the nave in an Eastern Orthodox church.

icosagon icosagons n
twintighoek
(mathematics) A polygon with twenty sides and twenty angles.

icosahedron /ˌaɪkoʊsəˈhiːdɹən/ /ˌaɪkɒsəˈhiːdɹən/ /ˌaɪkɔsəˈhiːdɹən/ icosahedra icosahedrons n
icosaëder regelmatig twintigvlak
(geometry) A polyhedron with twenty faces.

icosidigon icosidigons n
tweeëntwintighoek
(geometry) A polygon with twenty two sides and twenty two angles.

icosihenagon icosihenagons n
eenentwintighoek
(geometry) A polygon with twenty-one edges and twenty-one angles.

icositetragon icositetragons n
vierentwintighoek
(geometry) A polygon with 24 sides and 24 angles.

icositrigon icositrigons n
drieëntwintighoek
(geometry) A polygon with 23 sides and 23 angles.

icterid icterids n
troepiaal
(ornithology) Any member of the family Icteridae of grackles and related New World birds.

icterine warbler icterine warblers n
spotvogel
Hippolais icterina, an Old World warbler.

icy /ˈaɪsi/ icier iciest adj
ijzig
Pertaining to, resembling, or abounding in ice; cold; frosty.
ijskoud
Characterized by coldness of manner; frigid; cold.

id /ɪd/ ids n
Es id
(psychoanalysis) The unconscious impulsive component of the personality in the Freudian psychoanalytic model.

idd adv
idd
(Internet, slang)

ide /aɪd/ ides n
winde
A freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae, found across northern Europe and Asia, especially Leuciscus idus. [from 19th c.]

idea /aɪˈdi.ə/ /aɪˈdiː/ /aɪˈdɪə/ /aɪˈdɪɹ/ /aːˈdɪɹ/ /ɑeˈdiə̯/ /ˈaɪdi/ ideas ideæ n
idee denkbeeld gedachte ingeving
An image of an object that is formed in the mind or recalled by the memory. [from 16th c.]
idee bedenking gedachte
More generally, any result of mental activity; a thought, a notion; a way of thinking. [from 17th c.]
idee bedoeling intentie plan
A conception in the mind of something to be done; a plan for doing something, an intention. [from 17th c.]
idee impressie indruk
A vague or fanciful notion; a feeling or hunch; an impression. [from 17th c.]

ideal /aɪˈdiː.əl/ /aɪˈdiːl/ /aɪˈdɪəl/ more ideal most ideal adj
ideaal optimaal
Optimal; being the best possibility.
ideaal perfect volmaakt
Perfect, flawless, having no defects.
conceptueel ideëel
Existing only in the mind; conceptual, imaginary.

ideal /aɪˈdiː.əl/ /aɪˈdiːl/ /aɪˈdɪəl/ ideals n
ideaal perfectie streefdoel
A perfect standard of beauty, intellect etc., or a standard of excellence to aim at.
ideaal
(algebra, ring theory) A subring closed under multiplication by its containing ring.

ideal gas ideal gases n
ideaal gas
(physics) a hypothetical gas, whose molecules exhibit no interaction, and undergo elastic collision with each other and with the walls of the container

idealess /aɪˈdiːələs/ adj
ideeëloos

idealist idealists n
idealist
Someone whose conduct stems from idealism rather than from practicality.
An unrealistic or impractical visionary.

ideality /aɪdiˈælɪti/ idealities n
idealiteit
(uncountable) The quality or state of being ideal.

idealize /aɪˈdiːəlaɪz/ /ˈaɪdɪəˌlaɪz/ v
idealiseren
(transitive) To regard something as ideal.

identical /aɪˈdɛntɪkl̩/ /ɪˈdɛntɪkl̩/ more identical most identical adj
identiek identieke
(not comparable) Bearing full likeness by having precisely the same set of characteristics; indistinguishable.
eeneiig identiek identieke
(not comparable, biology) Of twins, sharing the same genetic code.

identifiable more identifiable most identifiable adj
herkenbaar identificeerbaar
Capable of being distinguished and named.

identification /aɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ /ɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ identifications n
identificatie identificeren
(broadly, often) The combination of identifying (which one, which thing) and validating the identity (proving or confirming it); identifying and authenticating viewed as a unitary concept in cognition.
identiteitsbewijs
A document or documents serving as evidence of a person's identity.
identificatie vereenzelving
A feeling of support, sympathy, understanding, or belonging towards somebody or something.

identify /aɪˈdɛn.tɪ.faɪ/ /ɪˈdɛn.tɪ.faɪ/ v
identificeren
(transitive) To establish the identity of someone or something.
(intransitive) To associate oneself with some group; to feel, or believe one feels, the same way.
determineren identificeren
(transitive, biology) To establish the taxonomic classification of an organism.

identikit /aɪˈdɛntəkɪt/ /aɪˈdɛntɪkɪt/ identikits n
compositiefoto compositietekening
A picture of a person, reconstructed from strips showing facial features selected to match witnesses' descriptions; used by the police to build a likeness of a person sought for a crime.

identity /aɪˈdɛn(t)əti/ /aɪˈdɛn(t)ɪti/ /aɪˈdɛntɪti/ /ɑɪˈdentəti/ [aɪˈdɛnəɾi] [aɪˈdɛnɪɾi] identities n
identiteit persoonlijkheid
The difference or character that marks off an individual or collective from the rest of the same kind; selfhood; the sense of who something or someone or oneself is, or the recurring characteristics that enable the recognition of such an individual or group by others or themselves.

identity card identity cards n
identiteitskaart
A card or badge showing the official identity of the bearer.

identity element identity elements n
identiteit
(algebra) An element of an algebraic structure which when applied, in either order, to any other element via a binary operation yields the other element.

identity function identity functions n
identiteit
(mathematics) A function whose value is always the same as its independent variable, and for which the codomain equals the domain.

identity matrix identity matrices identity matrixes n
eenheidsmatrix
(linear algebra) A diagonal matrix all of the diagonal elements of which are equal to 1.

identity politics n
identiteitspolitiek
(politics) Politics focusing on the self-interest and perspectives of people in various groupings, such as ethnicity, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity.

identity theft identity thefts n
identiteitsdiefstal
(law, criminology) The deliberate assumption of another person's identity, usually to gain access to that person's finances or to frame a person for a crime.

ideogram /ˈaɪ.di.ə.ɡɹæm/ /ˈɪd.i.oʊ.ɡɹæm/ /ˈɪd.i.ə.ɡɹæm/ ideograms n
ideogram
A picture or symbol which represents the idea of something without indicating the sequence of sounds used to pronounce it. Examples include digits, traffic signs, and graphic symbols such as @.

ideography ideographies n
ideografie
The use of ideograms; logography.

ideological /ˌaɪ.di.əˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪ.kəl/ /ˌaɪ.diː.əˈlɒd͡ʒ.ɪ.kəl/ /ˌɑɪ.diː.əˈlɔd͡ʒ.ɪ.kəl/ /ˌɪd.i.əˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪ.kəl/ more ideological most ideological adj
ideologisch
Of or pertaining to an ideology.

ideologue /ˈaɪ.di.ə.lɑɡ/ /ˈaɪ.di.ə.lɒɡ/ /ˈɑɪ.di.ə.lɔɡ/ /ˈɪ.di.ə.lɑɡ/ ideologues n
ideoloog
A person who advocates an ideology, especially as an official or preeminent advocate.

ideology /aɪ.diˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ɪ.diˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌaɪ.diːˈɒl.ə.d͡ʒiː/ /ˌɑɪ.diːˈɔl.ə.d͡ʒiː/ ideologies n
ideologie
Doctrine, philosophy, body of beliefs or principles belonging to an individual or group.
(uncountable) The study of the origin and nature of ideas.

ideophone /ˈɪ.di.(j)ə(ʊ).ˌfəʊn/ ideophones n
ideofoon
A word that utilizes sound symbolism to express aspects of events that can be experienced by the senses, like smell, color, shape, sound, action, or movement.

ides /aɪdz/ ides n
iden
(historical, often, _, capitalized) The notional full-moon day of a Roman month, occurring on the 15th day of the four original 31-day months (March, May, Quintilis or July, and October) and on the 13th day of all other months.

idiom /ˈɪdi.əm/ idiomata idioms n
idioom taaleigen
A manner of speaking, a mode of expression peculiar to a language, language family, or group of people.
An established phrasal expression whose meaning may not be deducible from the literal meanings of its component words.

idiomatic /ˌɪdi.əˈmætɪk/ more idiomatic most idiomatic adj
idiomatisch
Pertaining or conforming to idiom, the natural mode of expression of a language.

idiophone /ˈɪdi.əfoʊn/ /ˈɪdi.əfəʊn/ idiophones n
idiofoon
Any musical instrument that produces its sound by its own vibration (without any strings or membranes).

idiosyncrasy /ˌɪdioʊˈsɪŋkɹəsi/ /ˌɪdiəˈsɪŋkɹəsi/ /ˌɪdɪəʊˈsɪŋkɹəsi/ /ˌɪdɪəˈsɪŋkɹəsi/ idiosyncrasies n
eigenheid eigenaardigheid
A behavior or way of thinking that is characteristic of a person.
eigenaardigheid jargon idiosyncrasie
A language or behaviour that is particular to an individual or group.
idiosyncrasie overgevoeligheid
(medicine) A peculiar individual reaction to a generally innocuous substance or factor.
eigenaardigheid kenmerk
A peculiarity that serves to distinguish or identify.

idiosyncratic /-ˌsɪŋ-/ /ˌɪd.i.əʊ.sɪŋˈkræ.tɪk/ more idiosyncratic most idiosyncratic adj
eigenaardig eigenzinnig idiosyncratisch karakteristiek
Peculiar to a specific individual; eccentric.

idiot /ˈɪd.i.(j)ət/ /ˈɪd.i.(j)ɪt/ idiots n
idioot
(pejorative) A person of low general intelligence.
(obsolete, medicine, psychology) A person of the lowest intellectual standing, a person who lacks the capacity to develop beyond the mental age of a normal four-year-old; a person with an IQ below 30.

idiot box idiot boxes n
treurbuis
(idiomatic, chiefly, US, and, Canada) Television.

idiotic /ɪd.iˈɑt.ɪk/ /ɪd.iˈɒt.ɪk/ [ɪɾiˈɑɾɪk] more idiotic most idiotic adj
idioot
(of an action) Having the quality of idiocy; very foolish

idioticon /-kɒn/ /-ˌkɑn/ /ˌɪdiˈoʊtək(ə)n/ /ˌɪdɪˈəʊtɪk(ə)n/ [-ɾə-] idiotica idioticons n
idioticon
A dictionary of a specific dialect, or of the words and phrases peculiar to one part of a country; a glossary.

idle /ˈaɪd(ə)l/ /ˈʌɪdəl/ more idle most idle adj
inactief
Not being used appropriately; not occupied; (of time) with no, no important, or not much activity.
nietsdoend
Not engaged in any occupation or employment; unemployed; inactive; doing nothing in particular.
nutteloos
Of no importance; useless; worthless; vain; trifling; thoughtless; silly.

idle hands are the devil's workshop proverb
luiheid is des duivels oorkussen
One who is idle will likely come to do evil.

idleness /ˈaɪdəlnəs/ idlenesses n
ledigheid
The state of being idle; inactivity.

idler idlers n
luiaard
One who idles; one who spends his or her time in inaction.

idol /ˈaɪd(ə)l/ idols n
afgod idool godenbeeld
A graven image or representation of anything that is revered, or believed to convey spiritual power.

idolatrous more idolatrous most idolatrous adj
afgodisch idolaat
Partaking in idolatry; worshipping idols or false gods.
idolaat
Engaging in excessive attachment or reverence; inordinately or profanely devoted.

idolatry /aɪˈdɑ.lə.tɹi/ /aɪˈdɒl.ə.tɹiː/ idolatries n
idolatrie afgodendienst afgoderij beeldendienst
The worship of idols.
idolatrie verafgoding
The excessive admiration of somebody or something.

idolize /ˈaɪdəlaɪz/ v
verafgoden
To make an idol of, or to worship as an idol.

idyllic /aɪˈdɪlɪk/ /ɪˈdɪlɪk/ more idyllic most idyllic adj
idyllisch
Of or pertaining to idylls.
Extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque.

idée fixe /i.deɪ fiks/ /iː.deɪ ˈfiːks/ idées fixes n
idee-fixe
(psychology) An idea dominating the mind and maintained despite evidence to the contrary; (loosely), an obsession.

if /ɪf/ conjunction
als indien as
Supposing that; given that; supposing it is the case that.
of
(sometimes, _, proscribed) Whether; used to introduce a noun clause, an indirect question, that functions as the direct object of certain verbs.

if /ɪf/ ifs n
als
(informal) An uncertainty, possibility, condition, doubt etc.

if I had a nickel for every time phraseologicalUnit
Als ik een stuiver kreeg voor iedere keer

if I were you phraseologicalUnit
als ik jou was als ik u was
A phrase said to introduce advice, i.e. to express what one would do in the interlocutor's situation.

if I'm not mistaken phraseologicalUnit
als ik het goed heb als ik me niet vergis

if and only if conjunction
dan en slechts dan als als en slechts als
(logic, mathematics) Is equivalent to; implies and is implied by; is true and false in the same cases as.

if looks could kill phraseologicalUnit
als blikken konden doden
(idiomatic, anapodoton) Used to characterize a look of strong hostility

if my aunt had balls, she'd be my uncle proverb
als mijn tante wieltjes had, dan was ze een locomotief
(colloquial, vulgar, humorous) It is fruitless to speculate about counterfactual situations.

if need be adv
desgevallend desnoods indien noodzakelijk
(idiomatic) If necessary; if there is a need.

if not adv
zo niet

if only conjunction
hebben maar was het maar zo dat
(idiomatic) I wish that; signifies a wish or desire for the present or the future.

if possible adv
indien mogelijk

if the mountain won't come to Muhammad proverb
als Mohammed niet naar de berg komt, moet de berg maar naar Mohammed
If something one wishes to be done cannot be commanded done, one must find another way to achieve one's goal.

if the shoe fits, wear it proverb
wie de schoen past, trekke hem aan
(idiom) If it works, there is not a problem using it. Often a response to being judged when using an incorrect tool.

iff /ɪf ən(d) ˈoʊn.li ɪf/ /ɪf ən(d) ˈəʊn.li ɪf/ conjunction
desda
(mathematics, logic) Short for if and only if.

igloo /ˈɪɡluː/ igloos n
iglo
A dome-shaped Inuit shelter, constructed of blocks cut from snow.

igneous rock igneous rocks n
stollingsgesteente
(geology) one of the major groups of rock that makes up the crust of the Earth; formed by the cooling of molten rock, either below the surface (intrusive) or on the surface (extrusive)

ignite /ɪɡˈnaɪt/ v
aansteken ontsteken ontbranden
(transitive) to set fire to (something), to light (something)

ignition interlock ignition interlocks n
alcoholslot
A device installed in a vehicle that detects alcohol on a driver's breath and will not start the car if alcohol is present.

ignition key ignition keys n
contactsleutel
A key that starts the combustion engine of a motor vehicle.

ignoble /ɪɡˈnəʊbəl/ ignobler ignoblest adj
oneervol
Not honorable; base.

ignominious /ɪɡnəˈmɪniəs/ more ignominious most ignominious adj
schamelijk
Marked by great dishonor, shame, disgrace or humiliation; shameful, disgraceful

ignominy /ɪɡˈnɑməni/ /ˈɪɡnəməni/ /ˈɪɡnəˌmɪni/ ignominies n
schaamte
Great dishonor, shame, or humiliation.

ignorable more ignorable most ignorable adj
negeerbare
That can be ignored.

ignorance /ˈɪɡ.nə.ɹəns/ /ˈɪɡ.nɚ.əns/ ignorances n
onwetendheid ignorantie onkunde
The condition of being uninformed or uneducated; lack of knowledge or information.

ignorance is bliss proverb
Zalig zijn de onwetenden het geluk is met de onwetenden wat niet weet, wat niet deert
A lack of knowledge results in happiness; it is more comfortable to not know certain things.

ignorant /ˈɪɡnəɹənt/ ignoranter ignorantest more ignorant most ignorant adj
ignorant onwetend
Unknowledgeable or uneducated; characterized by ignorance.

ignore /ɪɡˈno(ː)ɹ/ /ɪɡˈnoə/ /ɪɡˈnɔɹ/ /ɪɡˈnɔː/ v
negeren
To deliberately not listen or pay attention to.

ignosticism n
ignosticisme
Aka theological noncognitivism, igtheism.
The lack of belief that "creator and designer of the universe" is a coherently defined phrase, thus modern religionists do not believe in any god but only have the illusion that they do, and that modern atheists do not disbelieve in any god, or even lack belief in any god, but only have the illusion that they do.

iguana /əˈɡwɑnə/ /ɪ.ɡjuˈɑːnə/ /ɪˈɡwɑnə/ /ɪˈɡwɑːnə/ iguanas n
leguaan
A green iguana (Iguana iguana), a large tropical American lizard often kept as a pet.
(zoology) Any member of the genus Iguana.
Colloquially, in Africa, any large member of the genus Varanus, especially the aquatic Nile monitor (see leguan).
leguaan iguana
Colloquially, in America and the Pacific, any of several members of the lizard family Iguanidae.

ileum ilea n
kronkeldarm ileum
(anatomy) The last, and usually the longest, division of the small intestine; the part between the jejunum and large intestine.

ilium /ˈɪlɪəm/ ilia n
darmbeen
(anatomy) The upper and widest of the three bones that make up each side of the hipbone and pelvis.

ill /ɪl/ iller illest more ill most ill worse worst adj
ziek krank zieke
Unwell in terms of health or physical condition; sick. [from 15th c.]
misselijk
Having an urge to vomit. [from 20th c.]

ill-gotten gains never prosper proverb
gestolen goed gedijt niet

illative case illative cases n
illatief illativus
(grammar) A case used to indicate movement into something; for example, into the house.

illegal /ɪˈli.ɡəl/ /ɪˈliːɡəl/ [ɪɫˈli.ɡəɫ] more illegal most illegal adj
illegaal strafbaar onwettig
Contrary to or forbidden by law, especially criminal law.

illegal /ɪˈli.ɡəl/ /ɪˈliːɡəl/ [ɪɫˈli.ɡəɫ] illegals n
illegaal sans-papiers
(colloquial, offensive) An illegal immigrant.

illegally /ɪˈliːɡəli/ more illegally most illegally adv
illegaal
In a manner contrary to law.

illegible /ɪˈlɛd͡ʒəbəl/ more illegible most illegible adj
onleesbaar
Not clear enough to be read; unreadable; not legible or decipherable.

illegitimate /ɘlɘˈdʒɘtɘmeɪt/ /ɘlɘˈdʒɘtɘmɘt/ /ɪlɪˈd͡ʒɪtɪmeɪt/ /ɪlɪˈd͡ʒɪtɪmət/ [ɪlɨˈd͡ʒɪɾəmeɪt] [ɪlɨˈd͡ʒɪɾəmɨt] more illegitimate most illegitimate adj
illegaal onrechtmatig
Not in accordance with the law.

illeism /ˈɪliɪzəm/ /ˈɪliːɪzəm/ illeisms n
illeïsme
(often, linguistics) The practice of (excessively) referring to oneself in the third person.

illiteracy /ɪˈlɪtəɹəsi/ /ɪˈlɪt͡ʃɹəsi/ illiteracies n
analfabetisme
(uncountable) The inability to read and write.

illiterate /ɪˈlɪtəɹət/ /ɪˈlɪtɹət/ more illiterate most illiterate adj
ongeletterd analfabeet
Unable to read and write.

illiterate /ɪˈlɪtəɹət/ /ɪˈlɪtɹət/ illiterates n
analfabeet ongeletterde
An illiterate person, one either not able to read and write or not knowing how.

illness /ˈɪl.nəs/ illnesses n
ziekte aandoening
(countable) An instance of a disease or poor health.

illocution illocutions n
illocutie
(linguistics) The aim of a speaker in making an utterance as opposed to the meaning of the terms used.

illogical more illogical most illogical adj
onlogisch
Contrary to logic; lacking sense or sound reasoning.

illuminate /ɪˈl(j)uməneɪt/ /ɪˈl(j)umɪneɪt/ /ɪˈl(j)umɪnət/ v
belichten
(transitive) To shine light on something.
illumineren verlichten
(transitive) To decorate something with lights.
verhelderen
(transitive, figurative) To clarify or make something understandable.
verluchten verluchtigen
(transitive) To decorate the page of a manuscript book with ornamental designs.

illumination /ɪˌl(j)umɪˈneɪʃən/ /ɪˌlumɪˈneɪʃən/ illuminations n
verlichting
The act of illuminating, or supplying with light; the state of being illuminated.

illusion /ɪˈl(j)uːzj(ə)n/ /ɪˈl(j)uːʒ(ə)n/ [ɪˈluː.ʒən] illusions n
illusie zinsbegoocheling
(countable) Anything that seems to be something that it is not.
illusie
(countable) A misapprehension; a belief in something that is in fact not true.
illusie trick truuk
(countable) A magician’s trick.

illusionist illusionists n
illusionist
One who works with illusion or sleight of hand.

illustration /ˌɪl.əˈstɹeɪ.ʃən/ illustrations n
illustratie
A picture designed to decorate a publication, or elucidate a literary work.

illustrator /ˈɪləˌstɹeɪtəɹ/ illustrators n
illustrator
a person who draws pictures (especially illustrations in books or magazines)

illustrious /-ˈləs-/ /ɪˈlʌs.tɹi.əs/ /ɪˈlʌs.tɹɪ.əs/ more illustrious most illustrious adj
illuster roemrijk
Admired, distinguished, respected, or well-known. [from mid 16th c.]

ilmenite ilmenites n
ilmeniet
(mineral) A weakly magnetic dark gray mineral found in metamorphic and igneous rocks; it is a mixed oxide of iron and titanium, FeTiO3

image /ˈɪmɪd͡ʒ/ images n
beeld beeltenis plaatje
An optical or other representation of a real object; a graphic; a picture.
beeld perceptie
A mental picture of something not real or not present.
beeldkopie
(computing) A file that contains all information needed to produce a live working copy. (See disk image and image copy.)
beeld imago
A characteristic of a person, group or company etc., style, manner of dress, how one is or wishes to be perceived by others.

imaginary /ɪˈmæd͡ʒɪnəɹi/ /ɪˈmæd͡ʒɪnɹi/ /ɪˈmæd͡ʒɪˌnɛɹi/ more imaginary most imaginary adj
denkbeeldig ingebeeld
Existing only in the imagination.
imaginair
(mathematics, of a number) Having no real part; that part of a complex number which is a multiple of \sqrt{-1} (called imaginary unit).

imaginary number imaginary numbers n
imaginair getal
(complex analysis, strict sense) A number of the form bi, where b is any real number and i denotes the imaginary unit.

imagination /ɪˌmæd͡ʒəˈneɪʃən/ imaginations n
verbeelding fantasie
The image-making power of the mind; the act of mentally creating or reproducing an object not previously perceived; the ability to create such images.
verbeelding
Particularly, construction of false images; fantasizing.
A mental image formed by the action of the imagination as a faculty; something imagined.

imagine /ɪˈmæ.d͡ʒɪn/ v
voorstellen inbeelden verbeelden
(transitive) To form a mental image of something; to envision or create something in one's mind.
fantaseren
(transitive) to use one's imagination
inbeelden raden speculeren veronderstellen voorstellen
(transitive, obsolete) To contrive in purpose; to scheme; to devise.

imam /ɪˈmɑːm/ /ˈiːmɑːm/ imams n
imam
(usually capitalized) A Shi'ite Muslim leader descended from the prophet Muhammad and functioning as his spiritual successor.

imbalance imbalances n
onbalans onevenwichtigheid
The property of not being in balance.

imbecile /ɪmbəˈsiːl/ /ˈɪmbəsəl/ /ˈɪmbəsɪl/ imbeciles n
imbeciel
(obsolete) A person with limited mental capacity who can perform tasks and think only like a young child, in medical circles meaning a person who lacks the capacity to develop beyond the mental age of a normal five- to seven-year-old child.
(pejorative) A fool, an idiot.

imbibe /ɪmˈbaɪb/ v
drinken nuttigen tot zich nemen
To drink (used frequently of alcoholic beverages).
opnemen tot zich nemen
(figuratively) To take in; absorb.

imbroglio /ɪmˈbɹoʊljoʊ/ /ɪmˈbɹəʊljəʊ/ imbrogli imbroglios n
kluwen
A complicated situation; an entanglement.

imbue /ɪmˈbjuː/ v
bevlekken nat maken
(transitive) To wet or stain an object completely with some physical quality.
doordrenken doortrekken
In general, to act in a way which results in an object becoming completely permeated or impregnated by some quality.

imitate /ˈɪmɪteɪt/ v
nabootsen imiteren
To follow as a model or a pattern; to make a copy, counterpart or semblance of.

imitation /ɪmɪˈteɪʃən/ imitations n
navolging
The act of imitating.

imitator imitators n
imitator
A person who imitates or apes another.

immaculate /ɪˈmækjələt/ /ɪˈmækjʊlət/ more immaculate most immaculate adj
vlekkeloos brandschoon
Having no blemish or stain; absolutely clean and tidy.
onbevlekte
(Roman Catholicism) Of the Virgin Mary or her womb: pure, undefiled.

immanence immanences n
immanentie

immaturity /ɪməˈt͡ʃʊɹɪti/ immaturities n
onvolwassenheid
Youth; the condition of being immature or not fully grown

immeasurable /ɪˈmɛʒəɹəbəl/ /ɪˈmɛʒɹəbəl/ more immeasurable most immeasurable adj
onmeetbaar

immediate /ɪˈmi.di.ət/ /ɪˈmi.di.ɪt/ /ɪˈmiːdɪət/ /ɪˈmiːdʒət/ more immediate most immediate adj
onmiddellijk direct
Happening right away, instantly, with no delay.

immediate family immediate families n
gezin
A family unit consisting of a parent or parents and their children.

immediately /əˈmiːdi.ətli/ /əˈmiːdʒətli/ /ɪˈmiːdi.ətli/ /ɪˈmiːdʒətli/ adv
onmiddellijk meteen direct
In an immediate manner; instantly or without delay.

immense /ɪˈmɛns/ immenser immensest adj
immens
Huge, gigantic, very large.

immerse /ɪˈmɜːs/ /ɪˈmɝs/ v
onderdompelen
(transitive) To place within a fluid (generally a liquid, but also a gas).
opgaan
(transitive) To involve or engage deeply.

immersion /ɪˈmɝʒən/ immersions n
onderdompeling
The act of immersing or the condition of being immersed.

immersion blender immersion blenders n
staafmixer
A long, electric, hand-held tool with sharp blades at the end, designed for immersion into food to mash or liquefy it.

immersion heater immersion heaters n
dompelaar
A device for supplying domestic hot water in which a thermostatically-controlled heating element is immersed within a tank of water

immigrant /ˈɪmɪɡɹənt/ immigrants n
immigrant ingewekene inwijkeling
A non-native person who comes to a country from another country to permanently settle there.

immigrate /ˈɪmɪɡɹeɪt/ v
immigreren
(intransitive) To move into a foreign country to stay permanently.

immigration /ɪmɪˈɡɹeɪʃn/ /ˌɪmɪˈɡɹeɪʃən/ immigrations n
immigratie inwijking
The act of immigrating; the passing or coming into a country of which one is not native born for the purpose of permanent residence.

imminent /ˈɪmənənt/ /ˈɪmɪnənt/ more imminent most imminent adj
dreigend imminent
About to happen, occur, or take place very soon, especially of something which won't last long.

immobile /ɪˈmoʊ.bəl/ /ɪˈmɒ.bɪl/ /ɪˈməʊ.baɪl/ immobiles n
bewegingsloos
One who does not or cannot move (e.g. to travel or live elsewhere).

immodest /ɪˈmɑdəst/ more immodest most immodest adj
onbescheiden
Without customary restraint or modesty of expression; shameless.

immolate /ˈɪm.ə.leɪt/ /ˈɪm.əʊ.leɪt/ v
offeren
To kill as a sacrifice.
vernietigen
To kill or destroy, especially by fire.

immortal /ɪˈmɔɹtəl/ /ɪˈmɔːtəl/ adj
onsterfelijk ondoodbaar
Not susceptible to death; living forever; never dying.

immortalise /ɪ.ˈmɔː(ɹ).tə.ˌlaɪz/ v
vereeuwigen
To make eternally famous.

immortality /ˌɪmɔːɹˈtæləti/ /ˌɪmɔːˈtæləti/ immortalities n
onsterfelijkheid
(religion, mythology, biology) The condition of being immortal.

immune complex immune complexes n
immuuncomplex
(biochemistry, immunology) A molecule formed from the integral binding of an antibody to a soluble antigen; an antigen-antibody complex.

immune response immune responses n
immuunreactie immuunrespons
(immunology) The body's integrated response to an antigen, mediated by lymphocytes.

immune system immune systems n
immuunsysteem
(anatomy, immunology) The system that differentiates self from non-self and protects the body from foreign substances and pathogenic organisms by producing an immune response. It includes organs such as the thymus, the spleen and lymph nodes; tissue such as bone marrow, and lymphoid tissues such as the tonsils; cells such as lymphocytes including the B cells and T cells, and cell products such as antibodies.

immunity /ɪˈmjuːnəti/ immunities n
immuniteit
(uncountable) The state of being insusceptible to something; notably:
immuniteit onschendbaarheid
(law) An exemption from prosecution.
immuniteit vrijstelling
(law) An exemption from specified duties, such as payments or services.

immunize v
immuniseren
(transitive) To make someone or something immune to something.

immunodeficiency /ɪˌmjuːnəʊdɪˈfɪʃənsi/ immunodeficiencies n
immuundeficiëntie
A depletion in the body's natural immune system, or in some component of it.

immunological adj
immunologisch
Of or relating to immunology.

immunologist immunologists n
immunologe immunoloog
A person who studies or practices medicine in the area of immunology.

immunology immunologies n
immunologie
(medicine) The branch of medicine that concerns the body's immune system.

immunosuppression immunosuppressions n
immunosuppressie
(immunology, medicine) The suppression of the immune response, especially its active medical suppression by human agency (via immunosuppressant drugs) to treat autoimmune diseases or to prevent allograft rejection after transplant.

immure /ɪˈmjʊə(ɹ)/ v
opsluiten
(transitive) To cloister, confine, imprison or hole up: to lock someone up or seclude oneself behind walls.
inmetselen
(transitive) To put or bury within a wall.

immurement immurements n
inmetseling
Capital punishment, human sacrifice or life imprisonment by entombing for life or sealing behind walls.

immutability immutabilities n
onveranderlijkheid
The state or quality of being immutable; immutableness.

immutable adj
onveranderlijk
Unable to be changed without exception.

imp /ɪmp/ imps n
aardmannetje kabouter
(chiefly, fiction, and, mythology) A small, mischievous sprite or a malevolent supernatural creature, somewhat comparable to a demon but smaller and less powerful, formerly regarded as the child of the devil or a demon (see sense 3.2). [from 16th c.]
schelm
(often, humorous) A mischievous child. [from 17th c.]

impact /ɪmˈpækt/ /ˈɪmpækt/ impacts n
botsing inslag
The force or energy of a collision of two objects.
schokeffect
(figurative, proscribed) A significant or strong influence or effect.

impact /ɪmˈpækt/ /ˈɪmpækt/ v
beïnvloeden inwerken samenpersen
(transitive) To compress; to compact; to press into something or pack together.

impair /ɪmˈpeə(ɹ)/ /ɪmˈpeː(ɹ)/ /ɪmˈpɛə(ɹ)/ /ɪmˈpɛɹ/ /ɪmˈpɛː(ɹ)/ v
verslechteren verzwakken beschadigen
(transitive) To weaken; to affect negatively; to have a diminishing effect on.

impaired adj
beschadigd verminderd verstoord verzwakt
Rendered less effective.

impairment /ɪmˈpɛə(ɹ)mənt/ impairments n
handicap
The result of being impaired

impala /ɪmˈpɑːlə/ impala impalas n
impala
An African antelope, Aepyceros melampus, noted for its leaping ability; the male has ridged, curved horns.

impale /ɪmˈpeɪl/ v
doorboren
(transitive) To pierce (something) with any long, pointed object.
spietsen
(ambitransitive) To pierce with a pale; to put to death by fixing on a sharp stake.

impalpable more impalpable most impalpable adj
ongrijpbaar ontastbaar
Not able to be perceived by the senses (especially by touch); intangible or insubstantial; not easily grasped or understood.

impart /ɪmˈpɑɹt/ /ɪmˈpɑːt/ v
delen verdelen
(transitive) To give a part or to share.
beraadslagen vergaderen
(intransitive) To hold a conference or consultation.
mededelen communiceren
(transitive) To obtain a share of; to partake of.

impartial /ɪmˈpɑɹ.ʃəl/ more impartial most impartial adj
onpartijdig
treating all parties, rivals, or disputants equally; not partial; not biased

impartiality impartialities n
onpartijdigheid
The quality of being impartial; fairness.

impassive /ɪmˈpæsɪv/ more impassive most impassive adj
gevoelloos onbewogen ongeëmotioneerd
Having, or revealing, no emotion.

impatience /ɪmˈpeɪʃəns/ impatiences n
ongeduld
The quality of being impatient; lacking patience; restlessness and intolerance of delays; anxiety and eagerness, especially to begin something.

impatient /ɪmˈpeɪʃənt/ more impatient most impatient adj
ongeduldig
Restless and intolerant of delays.
Anxious and eager, especially to begin or have something.

impatiently /ɪmˈpeɪʃəntli/ more impatiently most impatiently adv
ongeduldig
In an impatient manner.

impeachment /ɪmˈpiːt͡ʃ.mənt/ impeachments n
afzetting
(countable, law, chiefly, US) The act of impeaching or charging a public official with misconduct, especially if serious, often with the aim of having the official dismissed from office.

impeccable /ɪmˈpɛkəbəl/ more impeccable most impeccable adj
onberispelijk
Perfect, without faults, flaws or errors

impeccably /ɪmˈpɛk.ə.bli/ more impeccably most impeccably adv
onberispelijk
In a perfect or flawless manner.

impedance /ɪmˈpiːdn̩s/ impedances n
impedantie
(physics) A measure of the opposition to the flow of an alternating current in a circuit; the aggregation of its resistance, and inductive and capacitive reactances; the ratio of voltage to current treated as complex quantities.

impede /ɪmˈpiːd/ v
belemmeren hinderen beletten in de weg staan
(transitive) To get in the way of; to hinder.

impediment /ɪmˈpɛdɪmənt/ impediments n
beletsel belemmering hindernis obstakel impediment
A hindrance; that which impedes or obstructs progress.

impel /ɪmˈpɛl/ v
aanzetten
(transitive) To urge a person; to press on; to incite to action or motion via intrinsic motivation.
voortdrijven
(transitive) To drive forward; to propel an object, to provide an impetus for motion or action.

impeller impellers n
schoepenrad

impending /ɪmˈpɛndɪŋ/ adj
nakend
Approaching; drawing near; about to happen or expected to happen.

impenetrable /ɪmˈpɛnətɹəbəl/ /ɪmˈpɛnɪtɹəbəl/ impenetrables n
onbegrijpelijk ondoordringbaar
A person not openly given to friendship.

imperative /ɪmˈpɛɹ.ə.tɪv/ more imperative most imperative adj
noodzakelijk
Essential; crucial; extremely important.

imperative /ɪmˈpɛɹ.ə.tɪv/ imperatives n
must
(countable) An essential action, a must: something which is imperative.

imperative mood imperative moods n
gebiedende wijs imperatief imperativus
(grammar) The grammatical mood generally expressing a command, though also used to express a request or permission.

imperceptible more imperceptible most imperceptible adj
onwaarneembaar onmerkbaar onzichtbaar
not perceptible, not detectable, too small in magnitude to be observed

imperceptibly more imperceptibly most imperceptibly adv
ongemerkt onmerkbaar
Not noticeably; too small to be detected; too little to be perceived.

imperfect /ɪmpə(ɹ)ˈfɛkt/ /ɪmˈpɜː(ɹ)fɛkt/ /ɪmˈpɜː(ɹ)fɪkt/ imperfects n
onvoltooid verleden tijd
(grammar) a tense of verbs used in describing a past action that is incomplete or continuous

imperfection /ɪmpɚˈfɛkʃən/ imperfections n
schoonheidsfout
(countable) Something that makes something else less than perfect; a blemish, impurity, error, etc.

imperial /ɪmˈpɪə.ɹi.əl/ /ɪmˈpɪɹ.i.əl/ more imperial most imperial adj
keizerlijk rijk
Related to an empire, emperor, or empress.
imperiaal
Relating to the British imperial system of measurement.

imperialism [ɪmˈpɪə.ɹi.ə.lɪ.zm̩] [ɪmˈpɪɹ.i.ə.lɪ.zm̩] imperialisms n
imperialisme
The policy of forcefully extending a nation's authority by territorial gain or by the establishment of economic and political dominance over other nations.

imperialist /ɪmˈpɪəɹiəlɪst/ more imperialist most imperialist adj
imperialistisch
Of, or relating to imperialism.

imperialist /ɪmˈpɪəɹiəlɪst/ imperialists n
imperialist imperialiste
An advocate of imperialism.

imperious /ɪmˈpɪəɹi.əs/ /ɪmˈpɪɹi.əs/ adj
dominant heerszuchtig hooghartig
Domineering, arrogant, or overbearing.

imperishable adj
onvergankelijk
not perishable; not subject to decay; enduring permanently

impersonal /ɪmˈpɜː.sn̩.ɫ̩/ /ɪmˈpɝsənəl/ more impersonal most impersonal adj
onpersoonlijk
Not personal; not representing a person; not having personality.
Lacking warmth or emotion; cold.
(grammar, of a verb or other word) Not having a subject, or having a third person pronoun without an antecedent.

impersonal subject impersonal subjects n
loos onderwerp
a pronoun such as it used as the subject of a clause involving weather, distance, or time

impersonator impersonators n
imitator
An entertainer whose act is based upon performing impressions of others.

impertinence /ɪm.ˈpɜː.tɪ.nəns/ /ɪm.ˈpɝ.tɪ.nəns/ /ɪm.ˈpɝt.nəns/ impertinences n
onbeschaamdheid
(uncountable) Lack of pertinence; irrelevance.

impertinent /ɪm.ˈpɜː.tɪ.nənt/ /ɪm.ˈpɝ.tɪ.nənt/ /ɪm.ˈpɝt.nənt/ more impertinent most impertinent adj
impertinent
Insolent, ill-mannered.

impervious /ɪmˈpɜːvi.əs/ /ɪmˈpɝ.vi.əs/ more impervious most impervious adj
ongevoelig onvatbaar
Unaffected or unable to be affected by something.
ondoordringbaar ondoorlaatbaar
Preventive of any penetration; impenetrable, impermeable, particularly of water.
ongevoelig onkwetsbaar
Immune to damage or effect.

impetigo /ɪmpəˈtaɪɡoʊ/ /ɪmpɪˈtaɪɡəʊ/ impetigines impetigoes impetigos n
impetigo
(pathology) A contagious bacterial skin disease forming pustules and yellow crusty sores, chiefly on the face and hands. It is common in children and infection is often through cuts or insect bites.

impetuosity impetuosities n
onstuimigheid
The quality of making rash or arbitrary decisions, especially in an impulsive or forceful manner.

impetuous /imˈpɛt͡ʃuəs/ more impetuous most impetuous adj
impulsief
Making arbitrary decisions, especially in an impulsive and forceful manner.
onstuimig bruusk gewelddadig
Characterized by sudden violence or vehemence.

impetus /ˈɪm.pə.təs/ impetuses n
aanleiding impuls
Anything that impels; a stimulating factor.
impuls stuwkracht
A force, either internal or external, that impels; an impulse.
drijvende kracht stuwkracht
The force or energy associated with a moving body; a stimulus.
prikkel stimulans
An activity in response to a stimulus.

impinge /ɪmˈpɪnd͡ʒ/ v
botsen raken treffen
(intransitive, rarely, transitive) To make a physical impact on.
beroeren invloed hebben op
(intransitive, rarely, transitive, figuratively) To interfere with.
beperken beïnvloeden
(intransitive, figuratively) To have an effect upon, especially a negative one.

impish /ˈɪmpɪʃ/ more impish most impish adj
ondeugend
mischievous; of or befitting an imp.

implacable /-ˈpleɪ-/ /ɪmˈplækəb(ə)l/ /ɪmˈplækəbəl/ more implacable most implacable adj
onverzoenlijk
Not able to be placated or appeased.

implant /ɪmˈplænt/ /ɪmˈplɑːnt/ /ˈɪmplɑːnt/ /ˈɪmˌplænt/ implants n
implantaat
(medicine) Anything surgically implanted in the body, such as a tissue graft or prosthesis, particularly breast implants.

implement /ˈɪmpləmənt/ /ˈɪmpləmɛnt/ implements n
gereedschap hulpmiddel
A tool or instrument for working with.

implement /ˈɪmpləmənt/ /ˈɪmpləmɛnt/ v
implementeren toepassen uitwerken
To bring about; to put into practice; to carry out.

implementation /ˌɪmpləmənˈteɪʃən/ /ˌɪmpləmɛnˈteɪʃən/ /ˌɪmplɪmənˈteɪʃn/ implementations n
implementatie
The process of moving an idea from concept to reality. In business, engineering and other fields, implementation refers to the building process rather than the design process.
(electronics) A result of implementing something; a finished product, system or device.

implicate /ˈɪmplɪkeɪt/ /ˈɪmplɪkət/ v
impliceren
(transitive, with “in”) To show to be connected or involved in an unfavorable or criminal way.

implication /ˌɪmpləˈkeɪʃən/ implications n
implicatie
(countable, uncountable) An implying, or that which is implied, but not expressed; an inference, or something which may fairly be understood, though not expressed in words.

implicature /ɪmˈplɪkət͡ʃə/ /ɪmˈplɪkət͡ʃɚ/ implicatures n
implicatuur
(pragmatics) An implied meaning that does not semantically entail.

implicit /ɪmˈplɪsɪt/ adj
impliciet
Implied indirectly, without being directly expressed
Contained in the essential nature of something but not openly shown
absoluut
Having no reservations or doubts; unquestioning or unconditional; usually said of faith or trust.

implied /ɪmˈplaɪd/ more implied most implied adj
onrechtstreeks
Suggested without being stated directly; implicated or hinted at.

impluvium impluvia impluviums n
impluvium
(architecture) A low basin in the center of a household atrium, into which rainwater flowed down from the roof through the compluvium.

imply /ɪmˈplaɪ/ v
impliceren inhouden
(transitive, of a proposition) to have as a necessary consequence
suggereren
(transitive, of a person) to suggest by logical inference
impliceren
(transitive, of a person or proposition) to hint; to insinuate; to suggest tacitly and avoid a direct statement

impolitic /ɪmˈpɒ.lɪ.tɪk/ more impolitic most impolitic adj
onoordeelkundig onpolitiek onverstandig
Not in accordance with good policy.

import /ɪmˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /ɪmˈpoət/ /ɪmˈpɔɹt/ /ɪmˈpɔːt/ /ˈɪm.po(ː)ɹt/ /ˈɪm.poət/ /ˈɪm.pɔɹt/ /ˈɪm.pɔːt/ imports n
import invoer
(countable) Something brought in from an exterior source, especially for sale or trade.
(uncountable) The practice of importing.
(countable, Philippines) A foreigner playing in a sports league.
belang gewicht invoervergunning
(uncountable) Significance, importance.

import /ɪmˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /ɪmˈpoət/ /ɪmˈpɔɹt/ /ɪmˈpɔːt/ /ˈɪm.po(ː)ɹt/ /ˈɪm.poət/ /ˈɪm.pɔɹt/ /ˈɪm.pɔːt/ v
importeren invoeren
(transitive) To bring (something) in from a foreign country, especially for sale or trade.

importance /ɪmˈpɔɹtəns/ /ɪmˈpɔːtəns/ [-ʔn̩s] importances n
belang belangrijkheid
The quality or condition of being important or worthy of note.

important /ɪm.ˈpo(ː)ɹ.tənt/ /ɪm.ˈpoə.tənt/ /ɪm.ˈpɔɹ.dənt/ /ɪm.ˈpɔɹ.tənt/ /ɪm.ˈpɔː.tənt/ [ɪmˈpʰɔɹʔn̩t] [ɪmˈpʰɔːtənt̚] [ɪmˈpʰɔːʔn̩ʔ] more important most important adj
belangrijk
Having relevant and crucial value; having import.

importer /ɪmˈpɔː(ɹ)tə(ɹ)/ importers n
importeur
One who, or that which, imports: especially a person or company importing goods into a country.

impose /ɪmˈpoʊz/ /ɪmˈpəʉz/ /ɪmˈpəʊz/ v
opleggen
(transitive) To establish or apply by authority.

imposition /ɪm.pəˈzɪʃən/ impositions n
strafwerk
(UK) A task imposed on a student as punishment.

impossibility /ɪmˌpɑsɪˈbɪliti/ /ɪmˌpɒsɪˈbɪliti/ impossibilities n
onmogelijkheid
Something that is impossible.
(uncountable) The quality of being impossible.

impossible /ɪmˈpɑ.sə.bl̩/ /ɪmˈpɒs.ə.bəl/ /ɪmˈpɒs.ɪ.bəl/ adj
onmogelijk
Not possible; not able to be done or happen.
(colloquial, of a person) Very difficult to deal with.

impossibly more impossibly most impossibly adv
onmogelijk
Not possibly; in an impossible manner.
To the point of impossibility.
ondenkbaar ongelooflijk
Contrary to what had been thought possible.

impostor /ɪmˈpɑstɚ/ /ɪmˈpɒstə/ impostors n
bedrieger
Someone who attempts to deceive by using an assumed name or identity.

impostor syndrome /-dɹəm/ /ɪmˈpɑstɚ ˈsɪndɹoʊm/ /ɪmˈpɒstə ˈsɪndɹəʊm/ impostor syndromes n
bedriegersfenomeen bedriegerssyndroom oplichterssyndroom
(psychology) A psychological phenomenon in which a person is unable to internalize his or her accomplishments, remaining convinced that he or she does not deserve any accompanying success.

imposture /ɪmˈpɒstjʊə(ɹ)/ /ɪmˈpɒst͡ʃə(ɹ)/ impostures n
oplichter
The act or conduct of an impostor; deception practiced under a false or assumed character; fraud or imposition

impotence /ˈɪmpətəns/ impotences n
impotentie
Inability to copulate or beget children; sterility, erectile dysfunction, etc.

impotent /ˈɪm.pə.tənt/ /ˈɪm.pə.tɪnt/ more impotent most impotent adj
impotent
incapable of sexual intercourse, often because of an inability to achieve or sustain an erection, having impotentia coeundi

impound /ɪmˈpaʊ̯nd/ /ˈɪmpaʊ̯nd/ v
confisqueren in beslag nemen
(transitive, law) To hold in the custody of a court or its delegate.

impoverish /ɪmˈpɒv(ə)rɪʃ/ v
verarmen
(transitive) To make poor.
(intransitive) To become poor.
verarmen verzwakken
(transitive) To weaken in quality; to deprive of some strength or richness.

impoverishment impoverishments n
verarming

impracticable /ɪmˈpɹaktɪkəb(ə)l/ more impracticable most impracticable adj
onuitvoerbaar
not practicable; impossible or difficult in practice
onbegaanbaar onberijdbaar
impassable (of a passage or road)

impractical /ɪmˈpɹæktɪkəl/ more impractical most impractical adj
onhandig onpraktisch
not practical; impracticable

imprecation /ˌɪm.pɹəˈkeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɪm.pɹɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ imprecations n
verwensing
The act of imprecating, or invoking evil upon someone; a prayer that a curse or calamity may befall someone.

impregnable /ɪmˈpɹɛɡ.nəˌb(ə)l/ more impregnable most impregnable adj
ondoordringbaar
(military) Of a fortress or other fortified place: able to withstand all attacks; impenetrable, inconquerable, unvanquishable.

impregnation /ɪmpɹɛɡˈneɪʃən/ impregnations n
bevruchting
The act of making pregnant; fertilization.

impresario /ˌɪmprɪˈsɑːrɪəʊ/ impresari impresarios n
impresario
A manager or producer in the entertainment industry, especially music or theatre.

impress /ɪmˈpɹɛs/ /ˈɪmpɹɛs/ v
imponeren indruk maken
(transitive) To affect (someone) strongly and often favourably.
ronselen
(transitive) To compel (someone) to serve in a military force.

impression /ɪmˈpɹɛʃən/ impressions n
indruk deuk
The indentation or depression made by the pressure of one object on or into another.
indruk impressie
The overall effect of something, e.g., on a person.
impressie uitbeelding verbeelding
An impersonation, an imitation of the mannerisms of another individual.
indruk voorkomen
An outward appearance.

impressionable more impressionable most impressionable adj
beïnvloedbaar ontvankelijk
Being easily influenced (especially of young people).

impressionism impressionisms n
impressionisme
(arts) An art movement characterized by visible brushstrokes, ordinary subject matter, and an emphasis on light and its changing qualities.

impressionist impressionists n
impressionist
One who adheres to the theory or method of impressionism.

impressive /ɪmˈpɹɛsɪv/ more impressive most impressive adj
indrukwekkend imposant
Making, or tending to make, a positive impression; having power to impress
onder de indruk
Capable of being impressed.

impressment /ɪmˈpɹɛsmənt/ impressments n
confiscatie pressing ronseling

imprint /ˈɪm.pɹɪnt/ imprints n
indruk
An impression; the mark left behind by printing something.

imprisonment /ɪmˈpɹɪzn̩.mənt/ imprisonments n
gevangenschap
A confinement in a place, especially a prison or a jail, as punishment for a crime.

improbable /ɪmˈpɹɑbəbl̩/ /ɪmˈpɹɒbəbl̩/ more improbable most improbable adj
onwaarschijnlijk
Not likely to be true.
Not likely to happen.

improper /ɪmˈpɹɑ.pɚ/ /ɪmˈpɹɒp.ə/ /ɪmˈpɹɔp.ə/ more improper most improper adj
ongepast
unsuitable to needs or circumstances; inappropriate; inapt
misplaatst ongeschikt
Not in keeping with conventional mores or good manners; indecent or immodest
foutief onjuist
Not according to facts; inaccurate or erroneous
foutief inconsistent
Not consistent with established facts; incorrect
verkeerd omschreven
Not properly named; See, for example, improper fraction

improve /ɪmˈpɹuːv/ v
verbeteren beter maken
(transitive) To make (something) better; to increase the value or productivity (of something).
beteren
(obsolete) To disapprove of; to find fault with; to reprove; to censure.
(dated) To use or employ to good purpose; to turn to profitable account.

improvement /ɪmˈpɹuːvmənt/ improvements n
verbetering
The act of making profitable use or application of anything, or the state of being profitably employed; practical application, for example of a doctrine, principle, or theory, stated in a discourse.

improvidence improvidences n
overhaasting zorgeloosheid
The quality of being improvident; want of foresight or thrift.

improvisation /ɪmpɹəvaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ɪmˌpɹɑvəˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɪm-/ improvisations n
improvisatie
The act or art of composing and making music, poetry, and the like, extemporaneously
That which is improvised; an impromptu.
Musical technique, characteristic of blues music.

improvise /ˈɪmpɹəvaɪz/ v
improviseren
To make something up or invent it as one goes on; to proceed guided only by imagination, intuition, and guesswork rather than by a careful plan.

impudence /ˈɪmpjudəns/ /ˈɪmpjədəns/ impudences n
brutaliteit onbeschaamdheid onbeschoftheid
The quality of being impudent, not showing due respect.
onbeschaamdheid
Impudent language, conduct or behavior.

impudent /ˈɪmpjədn̩t/ /ˈɪmpjʊdənt/ impudenter impudentest more impudent most impudent adj
brutaal
Not showing due respect; bold-faced, impertinent.

impudicity impudicities n
schaamteloosheid
(formal) Immodesty; shamelessness.

impugn /ɪmˈpjuːn/ v
aanvallen
(transitive, obsolete) To assault, attack.
bestrijden betwisten aanvallen weerspreken
(transitive) To verbally assault, especially to argue against an opinion, motive, or action; to question the truth or validity of.

impulse response impulse responses n
impulsantwoord impulsrespons
(signal processing) Output of a dynamic system when presented with a brief input signal.

impulsive /ɪmˈpʌlsɪv/ more impulsive most impulsive adj
impulsief
Having the power of driving or impelling; giving an impulse; moving; impellent.
Actuated by impulse or by transient feelings; inclined to make rapid decisions without due consideration.
(mechanics) Acting momentarily, or by impulse; not continuous – said of forces.

impunity /ɪmˈpjuːnɪti/ impunities n
straffeloosheid
(uncountable) Freedom from punishment or retribution; security from any reprisal or injurious consequences of an action, behaviour etc.

impure /ɪmˈpjʊə(ɹ)/ more impure most impure adj
onzuiver
Not pure

impurity /ɪmˈpjuɹɪti/ /ɪmˈpjɝɪti/ impurities n
onreinheid onzuiverheid
The condition of being impure; because of contamination, pollution, adulteration or insufficient purification.
bezoedeling onzuiverheid
A component or additive that renders something else impure.
bezoedeling onreinheid
A state of immorality or sin; especially the weakness of the flesh: inchastity.

imputation /ˌɪm.pjʊˈteɪ.ʃən/ imputations n
aantijging
That which has been imputed or charged.
aantijging beschuldiging
(theology) A setting of something to the account of; the attribution of personal guilt or personal righteousness of another.

impute /ɪmˈpjuːt/ v
aanwrijven

imputrescible more imputrescible most imputrescible adj
onbederfelijk

in /ɘn/ /ən/ /ɪn/ more in most in adj
in
In fashion; popular.

in /ɘn/ /ən/ /ɪn/ adv
binnen
Towards the speaker or other reference point.
After the beginning of something.
(in combination, after a verb) Denotes a gathering of people assembled for the stated activity, sometimes, though not always, suggesting a protest.
in
So as to be enclosed or surrounded by something.

in /ɘn/ /ən/ /ɪn/ preposition
in
Within (a certain elapsed time); by the end of.
Part of; a member of; out of; from among.
Surrounded by; among; amidst.
Into.
Pertaining to; with regard to.
Used to indicate a language, script, tone, etc. of a text, speech, etc.
in binnen
At the end of (a period of time).
in tijdens
During (a period of time).

in God's name adv
in godsnaam
(colloquial) Used as an intensifier.

in a manner of speaking
bij wijze van spreken
As it were; figuratively speaking; in a manner, in a way, in a certain respect.

in a nutshell adv
in een notendop
(idiomatic) In summary; briefly or simply.

in a way
in zekere zin
To a certain degree; to an extent; in a certain sense.

in absentia
bij afwezigheid bij verstek in absentia
(legal) While not present; while absent

in all probability adv
hoogstwaarschijnlijk naar alle waarschijnlijkheid
Very probably; almost certainly.

in any case
in ieder geval in elk geval sowieso
Whatever is the case.

in bed
in bed
(idiomatic) Regarding sexual activities.

in between adv
tussenin
Between them.

in between preposition
tussenin
Between

in brackets /ɪn ˈbɹækɪts/
tussen haakjes
(This entry is a translation hub.)

in broad daylight /ɪn bɹɑd ˈdeɪˌlaɪt/ /ɪn bɹɔd ˈdeɪˌlaɪt/ /ɪn bɹɔːd ˈdeɪlaɪt/
op klaarlichte dag
In ample natural illumination, during the daytime.
(figurative) In a blatant and publicly visible manner during the day.

in charge more in charge most in charge adj
verantwoordelijk
Having the responsibility of leading or overseeing.

in cold blood
in koelen bloede koudbloedig
(idiomatic) In a ruthless and unfeeling manner, particularly as applied to first-degree murder committed without provocation and with malice aforethought.

in common
gemeen
Shared with one or more others.
Held in joint possession.

in conclusion
tot slot
As a conclusion; to finish.

in droves
bij de vleet in groten getale in overvloed te over
In large numbers, or great crowds.

in due course
te zijner tijd
When the time is right; presently; eventually.

in due time /ɪn djuː taɪm/ /ɪn du taɪm/ /ɪn dʒuː taɪm/
te zijner tijd
Eventually; when ready; at an opportune moment.

in fact
in feite feitelijk
(modal) Actually, in truth.

in favor of preposition
ten gunste van ten faveure van
For; in support of; approving, supporting.
ten gunste van
For the benefit of; to the order of.

in focus
scherp scherpgesteld
(of an image) Sharp and clear with no fuzziness.

in for a penny, in for a pound /ɪn fɔɹ ə ˈpɛ.ni ɪn fɔɹ ə paʊnd/ /ɪn fəɹə ˈpɛ.ni ɪn fəɹə paʊnd/ proverb
wie a zegt, moet ook b zeggen
Having started something, one must see it through to its end, rather than stopping short; one must “go the whole hog”.

in front of preposition
voor
At or near the front part of (something).
Located before, ahead of, previous to (someone or something).
voor in het bijzijn van
In the presence of, in view of (someone).

in funds /ɪn ˈfʌndz/ [-ˈfəndz] adj
in bonis
(chiefly, Britain, dated) Having enough money to spend.

in general adv
in het algemeen
In the general case; without further assumption; without qualification; in all respects.

in heat
ritsig tochtig bronstig hitsig rits

in heaven's name
in de naam van de hemel
(idiomatic) An intensifier used with questions.

in hindsight phraseologicalUnit
achteraf gezien
Denoting coming to an understanding of the full nature of an event after it has already occurred.

in honour of preposition
ter ere van

in kind adv
in natura
(of paying or giving) With goods or services (as opposed to cash).

in lieu of preposition
in plaats van
Instead of; in place of.

in living memory
mensenheugenis
(idiomatic) In recent history, in recorded history amongst the lifespan of extant people; events or situations which can be remembered by people that are still alive.

in love
verliefd op
(transitive with with) Enamored (of a person, etc.)
gek van
(transitive with with) (informal) Very fond (of an idea, etc.)

in memoriam /ɪn məˈmɔɹ.i.əm/ /ɪn məˈmɔː.ɹi.əm/ adv
in memoriam ter gedachtenis
In memory (of); as a memorial.

in midstream
halverwege
(figurative) During the execution of (something); in the middle of (an activity).

in my opinion
mijns inziens naar mijn mening
according to me

in no time
in een mum van tijd in ijltempo
(idiomatic) Very soon.

in order more in order most in order adj
op volgorde
In a sequence.
op orde
Ready, prepared; orderly; tidy.
in orde
(idiomatic, formal) In accordance with the procedural rules governing formal meetings of a deliberative body.
op zijn plaats
(idiomatic) Appropriate, worthwhile.

in order that conjunction
opdat
So that; used to indicate purpose

in order to phraseologicalUnit
om ten einde
As a means of achieving the specified end; to.

in other words
met andere woorden zeg maar
(conjunctive, idiomatic) Stated or interpreted another way; Used to introduce an explanation, simplification, or clarification.

in particular
in het bijzonder
(focus) Especially, individually or specifically.

in passing
en passant in het voorbijgaan terloops
Incidentally; as a brief diversion from another topic etc.

in person
in het vlees in persoon persoonlijk
With one's own body and physical presence; not through media, a representative, or indirectly.

in principle
in beginsel
With regard to the fundamentals, but not to the particulars.

in private
onder vier ogen
Privately, where no one else can see or hear.

in public
in het openbaar
In view of other people, who may be strangers.

in question more in question most in question adj
in kwestie
Under consideration, under discussion.

in respect of preposition
met betrekking tot ten opzichte van
Regarding; concerning; pertaining to; with reference to.

in safe hands
in goede handen in veilige handen
(idiomatic) In the possession of, or protected by, someone who can be trusted.

in short
in het kort
As a summary; as a shortened version of what has been told or what would have been told.

in spite of preposition
ondanks

in summary
samenvattend
To summarize; as a summary.

in terms of preposition
betreffende wat betreft
(by extension) in relation to a particular aspect; with respect to; as regards; concerning; regarding.

in the absence of
in de afwezigheid van

in the act
op heterdaad
(idiomatic) In the process of doing something considered criminal or otherwise wrong; used to emphasize the eye-witness evidence.

in the blink of an eye
in een oogwenk
(idiomatic) immediately, instantaneously

in the cold light of day /ɪn‿ðə ˈkoʊld laɪt‿əv ˈdeɪ/ /ɪn‿ðə ˈkəʊld laɪt‿əv ˈdeɪ/
in alle rust
Viewed calmly and dispassionately after allowing emotions to cool or after having sobered up.

in the first place /ɪn ðə ˈfɜːst pleɪs/ /ɪn ðə ˈfɜːst plæɪs/ /ɪn ðə ˈfɜ˞st pleɪs/
in de eerste plaats allereerst
(sequence, idiomatic) to begin with; earlier; firstly; originally; at the start,

in the flesh
in levenden lijve persoonlijk
Present in a physical body; in person.

in the heat of the moment
in het heetst van de strijd

in the know
ingeweid
Informed, aware.

in the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king proverb
in het land der blinden is eenoog koning
Even someone with limited abilities or opportunities is dominant over, and considered special by, those who have even fewer abilities and opportunities; the value of any ability depends on its prevalence.

in the limelight
in het centrum van de aandacht in het spotlicht
(idiomatic) In the focus of attention, especially from the media.

in the long run
op den duur op termijn uiteindelijk
(idiomatic) After a very long time; eventually; over a long period of time; more generally.

in the making
in wording
(idiomatic) In development; in the process of being made or evolving.

in the mood
hebben er zin in
Disposed (to do something or for something; often romantic or sexual, without further context).

in the name of
in de naam van
With appeal to; by; often used to introduce oaths
namens
By the authority of.
onder de naam van
Under the name or possession of.

in the name of the law
in naam der wet

in the nick of time
op het nippertje
(idiomatic) At the last possible moment; at the last minute.

in the offing
in het verschiet
(idiomatic) Soon to come; likely to happen; in the foreseeable future; projected to occur; on the horizon; in the wind.

in the open
in de open lucht onder de blote hemel
Outdoors.

in the presence of
in de aanwezigheid van in het bijzijn van

in the same boat adj
in hetzelfde bootje zitten in hetzelfde schuitje zitten
(idiomatic) In the same situation or predicament; having the same problems.

in the same vein
in dezelfde geest in dezelfde trant
Of similar kind.

in the wake of preposition
in het kielzog (van)
(idiomatic) Following

in the wild
in het wild in de natuur
(usually of animals) Living and roaming freely in nature; not domesticated.
in het wild
(figuratively) In written or spoken language use, especially by native speakers.

in the world
ter wereld
Used for emphasis after a qualified noun.

in time
mettertijd
As time passes.

in turn
in een beurtrol om de beurt
One after the other; one at a time; in succession; successively.

in twain
in tweeën
(archaic) In two, in halves, into two parts, asunder

in two
in tweeën
(set phrase) Into two parts.

in vain more in vain most in vain adv
tevergeefs vergeefs
(idiomatic) Without success or a result; ending in failure.

in weal and woe /ɪn ˌwil‿n̩ ˈwoʊ/ /ɪn ˌwiːl‿n̩ ˈwəʊ/
in goede en in slechte tijden
In both prosperity and adversity; in good times and bad.

in wine, there is truth proverb
kinderen en dronken mensen spreken altijd de waarheid
Things said under the influence of alcohol reveal true beliefs not expressed when sober.

in-between adj
tussenliggend
Lying between; neither one thing nor the other.

in-depth more in-depth most in-depth adj
diepgravend gedegen
Thorough; comprehensive.

in-law in-laws n
aangetrouwd familielid aanverwant schoonfamilie
(often, in the plural) A relative by marriage (or through affinity).

in-your-face more in-your-face most in-your-face adj
gedurfd
(informal) Aggressively or blatantly confrontational.

inability /ˌɪnəˈbɪlɪti/ inabilities n
onvermogen impotentie
Lack of the ability to do something; incapability.

inaccuracy /ɪnˈakjəɹəsi/ /ɪnˈakjʊɹəsi/ /ɪnˈæk.jɚ.ə.si/ inaccuracies n
onnauwkeurigheid
(uncountable) The property of being inaccurate; lack of accuracy.
(uncountable) Incorrect calibration of a measuring device, or incorrect use; lack of precision.
fout onjuistheid onnauwkeurigheid onwaarheid
(countable) A statement, passage etc. that is inaccurate or false.

inaccurately more inaccurately most inaccurately adv
onnauwkeurig
In an inaccurate manner; incorrectly; inexactly.

inactivity inactivities n
inactiviteit
The quality of being inactive; idleness; passiveness.

inadequacy inadequacies n
ontoereikendheid
The state of being inadequate.

inadequate /ɪnˈædəkwɪt/ more inadequate most inadequate adj
inadequaat ongeschikt ontoereikend onvoldoende
Not adequate; not fit for the purpose.

inadmissibility inadmissibilities n
niet-toelaatbaarheid
(uncountable) The state of being inadmissible

inadvertent /ˌɪnədˈvɜːtn̩t/ /ˌɪnədˈvɝtn̩t/ adj
onopzettelijk
Not intentional; not on purpose; not conscious.

inadvertently adv
abusievelijk onopzettelijk
Unintentionally; because of an oversight.

inalienable /ɪˈneɪ.li.ə.nə.bəl/ /ɪˈneɪ.lɪ.ə.nə.bəl/ adj
onvervreemdbaar
Incapable of being alienated, surrendered, or transferred to another; not alienable.

inane /ɪˈneɪn/ inaner inanest more inane most inane adj
flauw inhoudsloos stom zinloos
Lacking sense or meaning, often to the point of boredom or annoyance.
doelloos
Purposeless; pointless.

inanimate /ɪnˈænɪmət/ more inanimate most inanimate adj
levenloos
Not being, and never having been alive, especially not like humans and animals.
onbezield
(grammar) Not animate.

inanity /ɪˈnænɪti/ inanities n
zinloosheid inhoudsloosheid leegheid stupiditeit
(uncountable) The property of being inane, of lacking material of interest or satisfaction, emptiness.

inappropriate /ˌɪnəˈpɹoʊpɹi.ət/ /ˌɪnəˈpɹəʊpɹi.ət/ more inappropriate most inappropriate adj
ongepast
Not appropriate; not suitable for the situation, time, or place.

inasmuch as conjunction
voorzover
To the extent that; insofar as.

inattention inattentions n
onoplettendheid
Lack of attention, or failure to pay attention

inaudible adj
onhoorbaar
Unable to be heard or not loud enough to be heard.

inauguration /ɪnɔːɡ(j)ʊˈɹeɪʃən/ inaugurations n
inhuldiging inauguratie
The act of inaugurating, or inducting into office with solemnity; investiture by appropriate ceremonies.

inborn /ˈɪn.bɔɹn/ /ˈɪn.bɔːn/ adj
aangeboren
Innate, possessed by an organism at birth.

inbox /ˈɪmbɑks/ /ˈɪmbɒks/ /ˈɪnbɑks/ /ˈɪnbɒks/ inboxes n
postvak
A container in which papers to be dealt with are put.
inbox
(computing) An electronic folder serving the same purpose, but for electronic files, especially email.

inbreeding inbreedings n
inteelt
(biology) Breeding between members of a relatively small population, especially one in which most members are related.

incandescent /ˌɪn.kænˈdɛs.ənt/ /ˌɪn.kənˈdɛs.ənt/ /ˌɪŋ.kænˈdɛs.ənt/ more incandescent most incandescent adj
lichtgevend witheet
Emitting light as a result of being heated.
witgloeiend
Shining very brightly.
eclatant stralend
(figurative) Showing intense emotion, as of a performance, etc.

incantation /ɪnkænˈteɪʃən/ incantations n
bezwering
The act or process of using formulas and/or usually rhyming words, sung or spoken, with occult ceremonies, for the purpose of raising spirits, producing enchantment, or creating other magical results.
(computing, slang) Any esoteric command or procedure.
bezwering spreuk
A formula of words used as above.

incapacity /ˌɪnkəˈpæsɪti/ incapacities n
onvermogen
The lack of a capacity; an inability.

incarcerate /ɪnˈkɑɹ.səˌɹeɪt/ /ɪnˈkɑː.səˌɹeɪt/ v
gevangenzetten opsluiten
(chiefly, US) To lock away; to imprison, especially for breaking the law.
intomen
To confine; to shut up or enclose; to hem in.

incel /ˈɪnˌsɛl/ incels n
incel
A member of an online subculture of people (mostly men) who define themselves as unable to find a romantic or sexual partner despite desiring one.

incense /ɪnˈsɛns/ /ˈɪnsɛns/ incenses n
wierook
A perfume used in the rites of various religions.

incense /ɪnˈsɛns/ /ˈɪnsɛns/ v
de woede opwekken van vertoornen
(transitive) To anger or infuriate.

incentive /ɪnˈsɛntɪv/ incentives n
drijfveer aansporing incentief prikkel stimulans
Something that motivates, rouses, or encourages.
bonus premie
A bonus or reward, often monetary, to work harder.

inception /ɪnˈsɛpʃn/ /ɪnˈsɛpʃən/ inceptions n
aanvang begin
The creation or beginning of something; the establishment.

incessant /ɪnˈsɛs.ənt/ more incessant most incessant adj
onophoudelijk voortdurend
Without pause or stop; not ending, especially to the point of annoyance.

incessantly /ɪnˈsɛs.ənt.li/ adv
onophoudelijk aanhoudend onophoudend
In a manner without pause or stop, especially to the point of annoyance; not ceasing.

incest /ˈɪnsɛst/ incests n
incest bloedschande
Sexual relations between close relatives, especially immediate family members and sometimes first cousins, usually considered taboo; in many jurisdictions, close relatives are not allowed to marry, and incest is a crime.

incestuous more incestuous most incestuous adj
incestueus
Pertaining to or engaging in incest.

inch /ɪnt͡ʃ/ inch inches n
duim
An English unit of length equal to 1/12 of a foot or 2.54 cm, roughly the width of a thumb.
Any of various similar units of length in other traditional systems of measurement.
haarbreed
(figuratively) Any very short distance.

inchoate /ɪnˈkoʊeɪt/ /ɪnˈkoʊət/ /ɪnˈkəʊeɪt/ /ɪnˈkəʊət/ more inchoate most inchoate adj
embryonaal onvoldragen
Recently started but not fully formed yet; just begun; only elementary or immature.

inchoative /ɪnˈkoʊətɪv/ /ɪnˈkəʊ.ə.tɪv/ adj
inchoatief
At the beginning, still in an unformed state.
(grammar) Aspectually indicating that a state is about to be entered or is in the process of being entered.
(grammar) Inflected in or relating to the inchoative aspect.

incident /ˈɪn.sɪ.dənt/ adj
inherent
Arising as the result of an event, inherent.
inslaand
(physics, of a stream of particles or radiation) Falling on or striking a surface.

incident /ˈɪn.sɪ.dənt/ incidents n
incident gebeurtenis voorval episode gebeuren
(countable, uncountable) An event or occurrence.
An event that causes or may cause an interruption or a crisis, such as a workplace illness or a software error.
episode gebeuren gebeurtenis incident voorval
A (relatively minor) event that is incidental to, or related to others.

incidentally more incidentally most incidentally adv
toevalligerwijze
(manner) In an incidental manner; not of central or critical importance.
By chance; in an unplanned way.
(speech act, conjunctive) Parenthetically, by the way.

incinerate /ɪnˈsɪnjɚeɪt/ /ɪnˈsɪnəɹeɪt/ /ɪnˈsɪnəɹət/ /ɪnˈsɪnɚeɪt/ v
verbranden
(transitive) To destroy by burning.

incipient /ɪnˈsɪp.i.ənt/ adj
beginnend
In an initial stage; beginning, starting, coming into existence.

incisor /ɪnˈsaɪ.zə(ɹ)/ incisors n
snijtand
(anatomy, zootomy) A narrow-edged tooth at the front of the mouth of mammals, between the canines and adapted for cutting; in humans there are four in each jaw.

incite /ɪnˈsaɪt/ v
ophitsen aanzetten
(transitive) To stir up or excite; to rouse or goad into action.

incitement /ɪnˈsaɪt.mənt/ incitements n
aansporing opruiing
A call to act; encouragement to act, often in an illegal fashion.

inclement /ɪnˈklɛm.ənt/ /ˈɪn.kləm.ənt/ more inclement most inclement adj
ruig stormachtig
Stormy, of rough weather; not clement.
genadeloos
(obsolete) Merciless, unrelenting.

inclination /ɪn.klɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ inclinations n
buiging knik
A physical tilt or bend.
glooiing glooiingshoek helling inclinatie
A slant or slope.
neiging tendens
A tendency.
inclinatie
(geometry) The angle of intersection of a reference plane

incline /ɪnˈklaɪn/ /ˈɪn.klaɪn/ v
neigen
(mostly, intransitive, mostly, in the passive) To tend to do or believe something, or move or be moved in a certain direction, away from a point of view, attitude, etc.

inclined /ɪnˈklaɪnd/ more inclined most inclined adj
scheef schuin
At an angle to the horizontal; slanted or sloped.

inclined plane inclined planes n
hellend vlak
(mechanics) One of the simple machines; a sloping surface such as a ramp such that an object can be raised with less effort than being lifted vertically.

include /ɪnˈkluːd/ v
bijvoegen invoegen

including /ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/ /ɪŋˈkluːdɪŋ/ preposition
met inbegrip van inclusief
Such as, among which; introducing one or more parts of the group or topic just mentioned.

inclusion /ɪnˈkluːʒən/ inclusions n
toevoeging
(countable) An addition or annex to a group, set, or total.
inbegrip toevoeging
(uncountable) The act of including, i.e. adding or annexing, (something) to a group, set, or total.
insluiting
(countable, mineralogy) Any material that is trapped inside a mineral during its formation, as a defect in a precious stone.

inclusive /ɪnˈkluːsɪv/ more inclusive most inclusive adj
inclusief
Including (almost) everything within its scope.
..tot en met ..
Including the extremes as well as the area between.

incognito /ˌɪnkɒɡˈniːtoʊ/ /ˌɪnˈkɒɡnɪtoʊ/ adj
incognito
Without being known; in an assumed character, or under an assumed title; in disguise.

incognito /ˌɪnkɒɡˈniːtoʊ/ /ˌɪnˈkɒɡnɪtoʊ/ adv
incognito
Without revealing one's identity.

income /ˈɪnˌkʌm/ incomes n
inkomen
Money one earns by working or by capitalising on the work of others.

income tax income taxes n
inkomstenbelasting
A tax levied on earned and unearned income, net of allowed deductions.

incommensurable /ɪn.kəˈmɛn(t).sə.ɹə.bəl/ /ɪn.kəˈmɛnt͡ʃ.ɹə.bəl/ /ɪnkəˈmɛnsjʊəɹəbəl/ /ɪnkəˈmɛnʃ(ə)ɹəbəl/ more incommensurable most incommensurable adj
incommensurabel onderling onmeetbaar
Not able to be measured by the same standards as another term in the context.

incomparable /ɪŋkəmˈpærəbəl/ /ɪŋkəmˈpɛrəbəl/ /ɪŋˈkɑmp(ə)rəbəl/ /ɪŋˈkɒmp(ə)rəbəl/ more incomparable most incomparable adj
onvergelijkbaar
So much better than another as to be beyond comparison.

incompatibility /ˌɪnkəmˌpætɪˈbɪlɪti/ incompatibilities n
onverenigbaarheid incompatibiliteit strijdigheid
The quality or state of being incompatible; inconsistency; irreconcilability.

incompatible /ˌɪnkəmˈpætɪbəl/ /ˌɪŋkəmˈpætɪbəl/ more incompatible most incompatible adj
onverenigbaar
Of two things: that cannot coexist; not congruous because of differences; unable to function together due to dissimilarities.

incompetence incompetences n
incompetentie
Inability to perform; lack of competence; ineptitude.

incompetent more incompetent most incompetent adj
incompetent
Unskilled; lacking the degree of ability and responsibility that would normally be expected.

incompletable adj
onvoltooibaar
Not completable; that cannot be completed.

incomplete /ɪn.kəm.ˈpliːt/ more incomplete most incomplete adj
inkompleet
Not complete; not finished

incomprehensible /ˌɪnkɑmpɹəˈhɛnsɪbəl/ more incomprehensible most incomprehensible adj
onbegrijpelijk
impossible or very difficult to understand.

inconceivable /ɪn.kənˈsiː.və.bl̩/ more inconceivable most inconceivable adj
ongelofelijk onvoorstelbaar
Unable to be conceived or imagined; unbelievable.

inconclusive more inconclusive most inconclusive adj
niet afdoend niet beslissend niet overtuigend onduidelijk weifelend
Not conclusive, not leading to a conclusion.

incongruous /ɪnˈkɑn.ɡɹu.əs/ /ɪnˈkɒn.ɡɹʊu.ʌs/ /ɪnˈkɒŋ.ɹʊu.ʌs/ /ɪŋˈkɑŋ.ɡɹu.əs/ more incongruous most incongruous adj
ongepast
Not similar or congruent; not matching or fitting in.

inconsistency /ˌɪnkənˈsɪst(ə)nsi/ /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənsi/ inconsistencies n
inconsistentie tegenstrijdigheid
The state of being inconsistent.

inconsolable more inconsolable most inconsolable adj
ontroostbaar
Not consolable; unable to be consoled or comforted, usually due to grief, disappointment, or other distress.

inconspicuous /ˌɪn.kənˈspɪk.ju.əs/ more inconspicuous most inconspicuous adj
onopvallend
Not prominent nor easily noticeable. [from 1828]

incontestable more incontestable most incontestable adj
ontegenzeglijk onbetwistbaar
Not contestable; indisputable; certain

incontinence /ɪnˈkɒntɪnəns/ incontinences n
incontinentie
(urology) The inability of any of the physical organs to restrain discharges of their contents; involuntary discharge or evacuation (of urine or feces).

incontrovertibly /ɪnˌkɒn.tɹəˈvɜː(ɹ).tɪ.bli/ /ˌɪnˌkɑn.tɹəˈvɝ.tə.bli/ more incontrovertibly most incontrovertibly adv
ontegensprekelijk onweerlegbaar
In an incontrovertible manner; in a manner not capable of being denied, challenged, or disputed.

inconvenience /ɪnkənˈvinjəns/ /ɪnkənˈviːnɪəns/ /ɪŋk-/ inconveniences n
ongemak verstoring
Something that is not convenient, something that bothers.

inconvenient more inconvenient most inconvenient adj
niet van pas komend ongelegen ongemakkelijk storend
not convenient

incorporate /ɪŋˈkɔɹ.pɚ.e(ɪ)t/ /ɪŋˈkɔɹ.pɚ.eɪt/ /ɪŋˈkɔɹ.pɚ.ət/ /ɪŋˈkɔɹ.pɹe(ɪ)t/ /ɪŋˈkɔɹ.pɹeɪt/ /ɪŋˈkɔː.pə.ɹeɪt/ /ɪŋˈkɔː.pə.ɹət/ v
inbouwen inlijven
(transitive) To include (something) as a part.
(US, legal) To include (another clause or guarantee of the US constitution) as a part (of the Fourteenth Amendment, such that the clause binds not only the federal government but also state governments).

incorrect /ˌɪnkəˈɹekt/ /ˌɪnkəˈɹɛkt/ more incorrect most incorrect adj
incorrect
Not correct; erroneous or wrong.

incorrigible /ɪnˈkɒɹɪdʒəb(ə)l/ /ɪnˈkɒɹɪdʒɪb(ə)l/ /ɪnˈkɔɹəd͡ʒəb(ə)l/ /ɪnˈkɔɹɪd͡ʒəb(ə)l/ adj
onherstelbaar onverbeterbaar
Defective and impossible to materially correct or set aright.
onverbeterlijk
Incurably depraved; not reformable.
Impervious to correction by punishment or pain.
onveranderlijk onverbeterbaar
Determined, unalterable, hence impossible to improve upon.

incorrigible /ɪnˈkɒɹɪdʒəb(ə)l/ /ɪnˈkɒɹɪdʒɪb(ə)l/ /ɪnˈkɔɹəd͡ʒəb(ə)l/ /ɪnˈkɔɹɪd͡ʒəb(ə)l/ incorrigibles n
onverbeterlijke
An incorrigibly bad individual.

incorruptible more incorruptible most incorruptible adj
onkreukbaar onomkoopbaar
Incapable of being bribed or morally corrupted; inflexibly just and upright.

increase /ɪnˈkɹiːs/ /ˈɪnkɹiːs/ increases n
toename stijging vermeerdering
An amount by which a quantity is increased.

increase /ɪnˈkɹiːs/ /ˈɪnkɹiːs/ v
verhogen vermeerderen groeien toenemen
(intransitive) (of a quantity, etc.) To become larger or greater.
vergroten opvoeren
(transitive) To make (a quantity, etc.) larger.

incredible /ɪŋˈkɹɛdəbəl/ /ɪŋˈkɹɛdɪbəl/ [ɪ̈ŋˈkɹ̥ʷɛɾəbəɫ] [ɪ̈ŋˈkɹ̥ʷɛɾəbɫ̩] more incredible most incredible adj
ongelofelijk
(literal) Too implausible to be credible; beyond belief; unbelievable. [from 15th c.]
(figurative) Amazing; astonishing; awe-inspiring.

incredulity /ˌɪnkɹɪˈdjuːlɪti/ incredulities n
ongeloof
Unwillingness or inability to believe; doubt about the truth or verisimilitude of something; disbelief.
ongelovigheid
(rare) Religious disbelief, lack of faith.

incredulous /ɪnˈkɹɛdjʊləs/ /ˌɪn.ˈkɹɛ.d͡ʒə.ləs/ more incredulous most incredulous adj
ongelovig sceptisch skeptisch
Skeptical, disbelieving, or unable to believe. [from 16th c.]
ongelofelijk ongelooflijk ongeloofwaardig
(largely, _, obsolete, now, only, _, nonstandard) Difficult to believe; incredible. [from 17th c.]

increment /ˈɪŋkɹɪmn̩t/ increments n
toename
The amount of increase.
(grammar) A syllable in excess of the number of the nominative singular or the second-person singular present indicative.

incrementalism incrementalisms n
incrementalisme
Any method of achieving a goal by means of a series of gradual increments, or small steps.

incubation period incubation periods n
incubatietijd
(epidemiology) The time elapsed between an exposure to a pathogenic organism, a chemical or radiation, and the appearance of signs and symptoms.

incubator /ˈɪn.kjuːˌbeɪ.tə(ɹ)/ [ˈɪn.kjuːˌbeɪ.ɾə(ɹ)] [ˈɪn.kjuːˌbeɪ.ɾɚ] incubators n
couveuse
(medicine) An apparatus used to maintain environmental conditions suitable for a newborn baby.

incubus /ˈɪn.kjə.bəs/ /ˈɪŋ.kjʊ.bəs/ incubi incubuses n
incubus
(medieval folklore) An evil spirit supposed to oppress people while asleep, especially to have sex with women as they sleep.
nachtmerrie
A feeling of oppression during sleep, sleep paralysis; night terrors, a nightmare.
juk last obsessie
(by extension) Any oppressive thing or person; a burden.

inculcate /ɪn.ˈkʌl.keɪt/ /ˈɪn.kʌl.keɪt/ v
inprenten
(transitive) To teach by repeated instruction.

incumbent /ɪnˈkʌmb(ə)nt/ /ɪnˈkʌmbənt/ /ɪŋ-/ more incumbent most incumbent adj
zittend
(zoology) Of a body part such as a hair, spine, or wing: bent downwards or otherwise positioned so that it, or part of it, rests on or touches something else; specifically (ornithology) , of the hind toe of a bird: fully resting on a support.
Being the current holder of an office or a title; specifically (Christianity, obsolete) , of an ecclesiastical benefice.

incumbent /ɪnˈkʌmb(ə)nt/ /ɪnˈkʌmbənt/ /ɪŋ-/ incumbents n
titularis plaatsbekleder
The current holder of an office or title; (specifically, Christianity) the holder of an ecclesiastical benefice.

incunabulum /ˌɪn.kjʊˈnæb.jʊ.ləm/ incunabula n
wiegendruk
(printing) A book, single sheet, or image that was printed before the year 1501 in Europe.

incur /ɪnˈkɜː/ /ɪnˈkɝ/ v
zich blootstellen aan
(transitive) to bring upon oneself or expose oneself to, especially something inconvenient, harmful, or onerous; to become liable or subject to

incurable /ˌɪnˈkjʊəɹəbl/ /ˌɪnˈkjʊɹəbl/ adj
ongeneeslijk
Of an illness, condition, etc, that is unable to be cured; healless.

indebted /ɪnˈdɛtɪd/ more indebted most indebted adj
verschuldigd
Obligated, especially financially.

indecent /ɪnˈdiːsənt/ more indecent most indecent adj
onbetamelijk onfatsoenlijk
Offensive to good taste.

indecipherable /ɪndə-/ /ɪndɪˈsaɪfəɹəbəl/ /ɪndɪˈsaɪfɹəbəl/ more indecipherable most indecipherable adj
onontcijferbaar
Not decipherable; impossible to decode, read, understand or comprehend.

indecision /ɪndɪˈsɪʒ(ə)n/ indecisions n
besluiteloosheid
The inability to decide on a course of action, especially if two or more possibilities exist.

indecisive /ˌɪndɪˈsaɪsɪv/ more indecisive most indecisive adj
besluiteloos
(of a person) Not decisive; not marked by promptness or decision.
onbeslist
(of a contest etc.) inconclusive or uncertain

indeclinable adj
onverbuigbaar
(grammar, of a word) Not grammatically declinable.

indeed /ɪnˈdid/ /ɪnˈdiːd/ adv
inderdaad daadwerkelijk
(modal) Truly; in fact; actually.
echt bepaald
(degree, after the adjective modified) In fact.

indeed /ɪnˈdid/ /ɪnˈdiːd/ interjection
inderdaad en of
Indicates emphatic agreement.

indefatigable /ˌɪn.də-/ /ˌɪn.dəˈfæt.ɪ.ɡə.bəl/ /ˌɪn.dɪ.fəˈti.ɡə.bəl/ /ˌɪn.dɪˈfæt.ɪ.ɡə.bəl/ [ˌɪn.dəˈfæɾ.ɪ.ɡə.bəl] more indefatigable most indefatigable adj
onvermoeibaar onvermoeid
Extremely persistent and untiring.

indefensible more indefensible most indefensible adj
onverdedigbaar
(figurative) Incapable of being justified or excused.

indefinable adj
ondefinieerbaar
That which defies description; indescribable.

indefinite article indefinite articles n
onbepaald lidwoord lidwoord van onbepaaldheid
(grammar) A word preceding a noun to indicate that the noun refers to any member of the class of objects named by the noun.

indefinite pronoun indefinite pronouns n
onbepaald voornaamwoord
(grammar) A pronoun that does not specify the identity of its referent.

indefinitely /ɪnˈdɛfɪnɪtli/ adv
(voor) altijd eeuwig permanent voorgoed
voor onbepaalde tijd
For a long time, with no defined end.

indehiscent adj
niet-openspringend
(botany) Not dehiscing when mature; not dehiscent.

indelible /ɪnˈdɛləbl/ more indelible most indelible adj
onuitwisbaar onverwijderbaar
Having the quality of being difficult to delete, remove, wash away, blot out, or efface.
onuitwisbaar onvergetelijk
(figurative) Incapable of being canceled, lost, or forgotten.
onuitwisbaar
Incapable of being annulled.

indemnify /ɪnˈdɛm.nɪ.faɪ/ v
indekken verzekeren
To secure against loss or damage; to insure.
vergoeden
(chiefly, legal) To compensate or reimburse someone for some expense or injury.

indent /ɪnˈdɛnt/ /ˈɪndɛnt/ v
inspringen
(typography) To begin (a line or lines) at a greater or lesser distance from the margin. See indentation, and indention. Normal indent pushes in a line or paragraph. "Hanging indent" pulls the line out into the margin.

indenture /ɪnˈdɛn.ʃɝ/ indentures n
leercontract
(legal) A contract which binds a person to work for another, under specified conditions, for a specified time (often as an apprentice).

independence /ɪndɪˈpɛndəns/ independences n
onafhankelijkheid zelfstandigheid
The quality or state of being independent; lack of dependence; the state of not being reliant on, or controlled by, others.
The state of having sufficient means for a comfortable livelihood.

independence day independence days n
Onafhankelijkheidsdag onafhankelijkheidsdag
An annual celebration commemorating the anniversary of a nation's assumption of independent statehood.

independent /ˌɪn.dɪˈpɛn.dənt/ more independent most independent adj
onafhankelijk zelfstandig
Not dependent; not contingent or depending on something else; free.

independent variable independent variables n
onafhankelijke variabele
(algebra) In an equation, any variable whose value is not dependent on any other in the equation.

independently /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndəntli/ more independently most independently adv
onafhankelijk
In an independent manner.

indescribable /ɪndɪˈskɹaɪbəbl̩/ more indescribable most indescribable adj
onbeschrijfelijk
Impossible (or very difficult) to describe.
Exceeding all description.

indescribably more indescribably most indescribably adv
onbeschrijflijk
In an indescribable manner.

indestructible adj
onverwoestbaar
Not destructible; incapable of decomposition or of being destroyed; invincible.

indetermination indeterminations n
besluiteloosheid ongerichtheid stuurloosheid vaagheid

indeterminism indeterminisms n
indeterminisme

index /ˈɪndɛks/ index's indexes indices n
index register inhoud
An alphabetical listing of items and their location.

index /ˈɪndɛks/ v
indexeren
(chiefly, economics) To normalise in order to account for inflation; to correct for inflation by linking to a price index in order to maintain real levels.

index card index cards n
systeemkaart
A piece of heavy paper stock used to record information to be stored in an index.

indexable adj
indexeerbaar
That can be indexed.

indicate /ˈɪndɪˌkeɪt/ v
aanduiden aanwijzen wijzen op
To point out; to discover; to direct to a knowledge of; to show; to make known.
aangeven wijzen op
To show or manifest by symptoms; to point to as the proper remedies.
aangeven
To signal in a vehicle the desire to turn right or left.

indication /ɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/ indications n
aanwijzing
speciaal teken
(rare) A mark or another symbol used to represent something.

indicative /ɪnˈdɪk.ə.tɪv/ more indicative most indicative adj
indicatief
serving as a sign, indication or suggestion of something

indicative /ɪnˈdɪk.ə.tɪv/ indicatives n
aantonende wijs indicatief
(grammar, uncountable) The indicative mood.

indicative mood indicative moods n
aantonende wijs indicatief
(grammar) The mood of a verb used in ordinary, factual, or objective statements.

indicator /ˈɪn.dɪ.ˌkeɪ.tə(ɹ)/ indicators n
indicator
(ecology) A plant or animal whose presence is indicative of some specific environment.
(economics) A measure, such as unemployment rate, which can be used to predict economic trends.
richtingaanwijzer clignoteur
(UK, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland , automotive ) A turn signal; each of the flashing lights on each side of a vehicle which indicate a turn is being made to left or right, or a lane change etc.

indict /ˌɪnˈdaɪt/ v
beschuldigen
To accuse of wrongdoing; charge.
aanklagen
(legal) To make a formal accusation or indictment for a crime against (a party) by the findings of a jury, especially a grand jury.

indiction /ɪnˈdɪkʃən/ indictions n
indictie
(historical) A fiscal period of fifteen years, instituted by Constantine in 313 C.E. (but counting from 1st September 312), used throughout the Middle Ages as a way of dating events, documents etc.

indictment /ɪnˈdaɪt.mənt/ indictments n
beschuldiging
(countable, uncountable) An accusation of wrongdoing; a criticism or condemnation. [from 19th c.]

indifference /ɪnˈdɪf.ə.ɹəns/ /ɪnˈdɪf.ɹəns/ indifferences n
onverschilligheid
The state of being indifferent.

indifferent /ɪnˈdɪf.ə.ɹənt/ /ɪnˈdɪf.ɹənt/ more indifferent most indifferent adj
onverschillig
Not making a difference; without significance or importance.
(obsolete) Not different, matching.

indigence /ˈɪndɪd͡ʒəns/ indigences n
behoeftigheid
Extreme poverty or destitution.

indigenous /ɪnˈdɪdʒɪnəs/ /ɪnˈdɪd͡ʒənəs/ /ɪnˈdɪd͡ʒɪnəs/ adj
inlands
inheems autochtoon oorspronkelijk
Born or originating in, native to a land or region, especially before an intrusion. [from 17th c.]
In particular, of or relating to a people (or their language or culture) that inhabited a region prior to the arrival of people of other cultures which became dominant (e.g., through colonialism), and which maintains a distinct culture.
aangeboren ingeboren overgeërfd
Innate, inborn. [from 19th c.]

indigent /ɪnˈd(a)ɪd͡ʒənt/ /ˈɪndɪd͡ʒənt/ more indigent most indigent adj
arm behoeftig indigent nooddruftig onbemiddeld
Poor; destitute; in need.

indigent /ɪnˈd(a)ɪd͡ʒənt/ /ˈɪndɪd͡ʒənt/ indigents n
arme armlastige behoeftige noodlijder
A person in need, or in poverty.

indigestible more indigestible most indigestible adj
onverteerbaar
Difficult or impossible to digest.

indigestion indigestions n
indigestie
A condition of heartburn, nausea, or other stomach-related pain, sometimes caused by eating too quickly.

indignant /ɪnˈdɪɡ.nənt/ more indignant most indignant adj
verontwaardigd geïndigneerd
Showing anger or indignation, especially at something unjust or wrong.

indignation /ˌɪn.dɪɡ.ˈneɪ.ʃən/ indignations n
verontwaardiging
An anger aroused by something perceived as an indignity, notably an offense or injustice.
gebelgdheid verontwaardiging
A self-righteous anger or disgust.

indigo /ˈɪn.dɪˌɡəʊ/ /ˈɪndɪˌɡoʊ/ more indigo most indigo adj
indigo indigoblauw indigoblauwe
having a deep purplish-blue colour

indigo /ˈɪn.dɪˌɡəʊ/ /ˈɪndɪˌɡoʊ/ indigoes indigos n
indigo
A purplish-blue colour.
An indigo-colored dye obtained from certain plants (the indigo plant or woad), or a similar synthetic dye.

indigo bunting indigo buntings n
indigogors
A blue bunting of North America (Passerina cyanea).

indirect /ˌɪndaɪˈɹɛkt/ /ˌɪndəˈɹɛkt/ /ˌɪndɪˈɹɛkt/ more indirect most indirect adj
indirect onrechtstreeks
Not direct

indirect free kick indirect free kicks n
onrechtstreekse vrije trap
(soccer) a free kick from which a goal may be scored only after the ball has been played by at least one other player

indirect object indirect objects n
meewerkend voorwerp
(grammar) A grammatical role of a ditransitive verb that manifests a secondary or passive participant in an action, often a recipient or goal.

indirectly /ˌɪndaɪˈɹɛktli/ /ˌɪndɪˈɹɛktli/ adv
onrechtstreeks
In an indirect manner.

indiscreet indiscreeter indiscreetest adj
indiscreet
Not discreet; lacking in discretion.

indiscretion /ˌɪndɪsˈkɹɛʃən/ indiscretions n
indescretie
The quality or state of being indiscreet; lack of discretion

indiscriminately more indiscriminately most indiscriminately adv
lukraak zonder onderscheid
In an indiscriminate manner.

indispensable /ɪndɪˈspɛnsəbəl/ more indispensable most indispensable adj
onmisbaar
(ecclesiastical, obsolete) Not admitting ecclesiastical dispensation; not subject to release or exemption; that cannot be allowed by bending the canonical rules. [16th–17th c.]
onontbeerlijk onmisbaar
Absolutely necessary or requisite; that one cannot do without. [from 17th c.]

indisputable /ˌɪn.dɪˈspju.tə.bəɫ/ /ˌɪn.dɪˈspjuː.tə.bəɫ/ more indisputable most indisputable adj
onomstotelijk
Not disputable; not open to question; obviously true

indisputably adv
onomstotelijk
In a manner that is incapable of being disputed or argued against.

indissoluble /ɪndɪˈsɒljʊbəl/ more indissoluble most indissoluble adj
onlosmakelijk
Lasting; indestructible; not possible to dissolve, disintegrate or break up.

indissolubly more indissolubly most indissolubly adv
onlosmakelijk
In an indissoluble manner; in a manner that is unable to be dissolved.

indistinguishable more indistinguishable most indistinguishable adj
niet te onderscheiden ononderscheidbaar
Not distinguishable; not capable of being perceived, known, or discriminated as separate and distinct

indium /ˈɪndi.əm/ indiums n
indium
A chemical element (symbol In) with an atomic number of 49: a soft silvery-white metal.

individual /ɪndɪˈvɪdjʊ(ə)l/ /ɪndɪˈvɪd͡ʒʊ(ə)l/ /ˌɪndə-/ /ˌɪndɪˈvɪd͡ʒ(u)əl/ more individual most individual adj
individueel
Relating to a single person or thing as opposed to more than one.
Intended for a single person as opposed to more than one person.

individual /ɪndɪˈvɪdjʊ(ə)l/ /ɪndɪˈvɪd͡ʒʊ(ə)l/ /ˌɪndə-/ /ˌɪndɪˈvɪd͡ʒ(u)əl/ individuals n
individu enkeling
A person considered alone, rather than as belonging to a group of people.

individualism individualisms n
individualisme
The moral stance, political philosophy, or social outlook that promotes independence and self-reliance of individual people, while opposing the interference with each person's choices by society, the state, or any other group or institution.

individualistic more individualistic most individualistic adj
individualistisch
More interested in individual people than in society as a whole

individuality /ˌɪndɪvɪd͡ʒuˈælɪti/ individualities n
individualiteit
(uncountable) The characteristics that contribute to the differentiation or distinction of someone or something from a group of otherwise comparable identity.

individualization individualizations n
individualisering
The act of individualizing; the state of being individualized.

indivisible /ˌɪndɪˈvɪzɪbəl/ adj
ondeelbaar
Incapable of being divided; atomic.
(arithmetic) Incapable of being divided by a specific integer without leaving a remainder.

indoctrinate v
indoctrineren
To teach with a biased, one-sided or uncritical ideology; to brainwash.

indoctrination indoctrinations n
indoctrinatie
The act of indoctrinating, or the condition of being indoctrinated

indole /ˈɪndɒl/ /ˈɪndəʊl/ indoles n
indool
(organic compound) An organic compound, C8H7N, found in coal tar, and produced in the gut by the bacterial decomposition of tryptophan; it is an aromatic bicyclic heterocycle having a benzene ring fused with a pyrrole ring; indole and its derivatives occur widely in nature and have many industrial applications.

indolence /ˈɪndl̩(ə)ns/ /ˈɪndl̩əns/ /ˈɪndəl(ə)ns/ indolences n
loomheid slapheid sloomheid traagheid
Habitual laziness or sloth.

indolent /ˈɪn.də.lənt/ more indolent most indolent adj
werkschuw
Habitually lazy, procrastinating, or resistant to physical labor

indomitable /ɪnˈdɑmɪtəbl̩/ /ɪnˈdɒmɪtəbl̩/ more indomitable most indomitable adj
klein krijgen ontembaar
Incapable of being subdued, overcome, or vanquished.

indoors /ɪnˈdɔɹz/ /ɪnˈdɔːz/ adv
indoor
Inside, into, or within a building.

indri /ˈɪndɹi/ indris n
indri
One of the largest living lemurs (Indri indri), native to Madagascar.

indubitable /ɪnˈdjuːbɪtəbəl/ /ɪnˈdubɪtəbəl/ more indubitable most indubitable adj
onbetwijfelbaar twijfelloos
clearly true; providing no possibility of doubt.

indubitably /ɪnˈdjuː.bɪ.tə.bli/ /ɪnˈdu.bɪ.tə.bli/ more indubitably most indubitably adv
ongetwijfeld zonder twijfel
In a manner that leaves no possibility of doubt; undoubtedly.

induce /ɪnˈdjuːs/ /ɪnˈduːs/ v
forceren opwekken overhalen veroorzaken
(transitive) To cause, bring about, lead to.

induced coma induced comas n
kunstmatig coma

inductance inductances n
inductie
(physics) The property of an electric circuit by which a voltage is induced in it by a changing magnetic field.
The quantity of the resulting electromagnetic flux divided by the current that produces it, measured in henries (SI symbol: H.)

induction /ɪnˈdʌkʃən/ inductions n
inductie toeleiding
(embryology) Given a group of cells that emits or displays a substance, the influence of this substance on the fate of a second group of cells

indulge /ɪnˈdʌld͡ʒ/ v
koesteren verwennen in de watten leggen
(transitive) To satisfy the wishes or whims of.
toegeven zwichten
To give way to (a habit or temptation); to not oppose or restrain.
uitstel van betaling toestaan
To grant an extension to the deadline of a payment.

indulgence /ɪnˈdʌl.d͡ʒəns/ indulgences n
aflaat
(Roman Catholicism) A pardon or release from the expectation of punishment in purgatory, after the sinner has been granted absolution.

indulgent /ɪnˈdʌld͡ʒənt/ more indulgent most indulgent adj
toegeeflijk
Disposed or prone to indulge, humor, gratify, or yield to one's own or another's desires, etc., or to be compliant, lenient, or forbearing;

industrial /ɪnˈdʌstɹɪəl/ more industrial most industrial adj
industrieel industrie nijverheid
Of or relating to industry, notably manufacturing.
industrieel geïndustrialiseerd
(of a society or country) Having many industries; industrialized.

industrial engineering n
technische bedrijfskunde
an engineering profession concerned with the optimization of complex processes, systems, or organizations by developing, improving and implementing integrated systems of people, money, knowledge, information and equipment.

industrial espionage n
bedrijfsspionage
The use of clandestine methods to acquire secret information for commercial advantage.

industrial output industrial outputs n
industriële produktie
(economics, accounting) What an industry produces, as a national total.

industrial park industrial parks n
industriegebied
An area zoned and planned for the purpose of industrial development.

industrialization industrializations n
industrialisatie
A process of social and economic change whereby a human society is transformed from a preindustrial to an industrial state.

industrialize /ɪnˈdʌstɹiəlaɪz/ v
industrialiseren
(of a country) To develop industry; to become industrial.

industrious /ɪnˈdʌstɹi.əs/ more industrious most industrious adj
ijverig vlijtig
Hard-working and persistent.

industry /ˈɪndəstɹi/ industries n
werklust
(uncountable) The tendency to work persistently. Diligence.
sector industrie
(countable, business, economics) Businesses of the same type, considered as a whole. Trade.
industrie nijverheid
(uncountable, economics) Businesses that produce goods as opposed to services.

inebriate /ɪˈniːbɹieɪt/ /ɪˈniːbɹiət/ v
zich bedrinken zich bezatten
(transitive) To cause to be drunk; to intoxicate.

inebriated /ɪˈniː.bɹi.eɪ.tɪd/ more inebriated most inebriated adj
dronken
Behaving as though affected by alcohol including exhilaration, and a dumbed or stupefied manner.

inebriation /ɪˌniːbɹiˈeɪʃən/ inebriations n
dronkenschap
The state or characteristic of drunkenness.

ineffable /ɪˈnɛf.ə.bəl/ /ˌɪnˈɛf.ə.bəl/ adj
onnoembaar onuitsprekelijk onzeggelijk
Beyond expression in words; unspeakable. [from 1450]
geheiligd onnoembaar taboe
Forbidden to be uttered; taboo.

inefficiency inefficiencies n
inefficiëntie
Lack of efficiency or effectiveness.

inelastic /ˌɪnəˈlæstɪk/ more inelastic most inelastic adj
inelastisch
(literal, figurative) Lacking elasticity; inflexible, unyielding.

ineluctable /ɪn.ɪˈlʌk.tə.bəl/ more ineluctable most ineluctable adj
onafwendbaar onontkoombaar
Impossible to avoid or escape; inescapable, irresistible.

inenarrable /ɪnɪˈnæɹəb(ə)l/ more inenarrable most inenarrable adj
onuitsprekelijk onvertelbaar
(formal, literary) That cannot be told; indescribable, inexpressible, unspeakable.

inept /ɪnˈɛpt/ more inept most inept adj
onbekwaam ongeschikt
Not able to do something; not proficient; displaying incompetence.

ineptitude ineptitudes n
dwaasheid
The quality of being inept.

inequality /ˌɪn.ɪˈkwɑ.lɪ.ti/ /ˌɪn.ɪˈkwɒl.ɪ.ti/ [ˌɪn.ɪˈkwɑ.lɪ.ɾi] inequalities n
ongelijkheid
An unfair, not equal, state.
(mathematics) A statement that of two quantities one is specifically less than (or greater than) another. Symbol: < or \leq or > or \geq or \ne, as appropriate.

inertia /ɪnˈɜː.ʃə/ /ɪnˈɝ.ʃə/ /ɪˈnɜː.ʃə/ /ɪˈnɝ.ʃə/ inertiae inertias inertiæ n
traagheid inertie daadloosheid
(figuratively) In a person, unwillingness to take action.

inertial frame of reference inertial frames of reference n
inertiaalstelsel
(physics) A frame of reference that is stationary relative to a body moving at constant velocity and on which no force is being exerted.

inescapable more inescapable most inescapable adj
onontkoombaar onvermijdelijk
Impossible (unable) to avoid or escape; not escapable.

inessive inessives n
inessief
(grammar) The inessive case, or a word in that case.

inevitable /ɪnˈɛvɪtəbəl/ adj
onafwendbaar onvermijdelijk
Impossible to avoid or prevent.
voorspelbaar
Predictable or always happening.

inevitably /ɪˈnɛvətəbli/ /ɪˈnɛvɪtəbli/ adv
onvermijdelijk
In a manner that is impossible to avoid or prevent.

inexecution n
niet-nakoming tekortkoming
Failure to execute or carry out.

inexhaustible /ɪnɪɡˈzɔːstɪbl̩/ adj
onuitputtelijk
Impossible to exhaust; unlimited.

inexorable /ɪnˈɛksɔɹəbəl/ /ɪnˈɛksɹəb(ə)l/ /ɪˈnɛksɚəb(ə)l/ more inexorable most inexorable adj
onvermijdelijk
Impossible to prevent or stop; inevitable. [from mid 16th c.]
onverbiddelijk
Unable to be persuaded; relentless; unrelenting. [from mid 16th c.]

inexorably /ɪnˈɛk.sə.ɹə.bli/ [ɪnˈɛɡ.zə.ɹə.bli] more inexorably most inexorably adv
ontoegeeflijk onverbiddelijk
In an inexorable manner; without the possibility of stopping or prevention.

inexpedient more inexpedient most inexpedient adj
ondoelmatig ongeschikt onverstandig
Not expedient; not tending to promote a purpose; not tending to the end desired; unsuitable to time and place

inexpensive more inexpensive most inexpensive adj
goedkoop goedkope
low in price

inexperience inexperiences n
onervarenheid
A lack of experience.

inexplicable /ɪnˈɛk.splɪ.kə.bəl/ /ˌɪn.ɪkˈsplɪ.kə.bl̩/ more inexplicable most inexplicable adj
onverklaarbaar
Impossible to explain; not easily accounted for.

inexplicably more inexplicably most inexplicably adv
onverklaarbaar
In an inexplicable manner; for an unknown reason.

inexpugnable /ˌɪnɛkˈspʌɡnəbəl/ /ˌɪnɪkˈspʌɡnəbəl/ more inexpugnable most inexpugnable adj
ongenaakbaar oninneembaar onneembaar
Impossible to eliminate or destroy; impregnable.

infallibility /ɪnˌfæləˈbɪləti/ /ˌɪnˌfæləˈbɪləti/ infallibilities n
onfeilbaarheid
The property of being infallible; the ability to never make a mistake.

infallible /ɪnˈfæl.ɪ.bl̩/ more infallible most infallible adj
onfeilbaar
Without fault or weakness; incapable of error or fallacy.

infallibly more infallibly most infallibly adv
onfeilbaar
In an infallible manner.

infamous /ˈɪnfəməs/ more infamous most infamous adj
berucht
(UK, historical) Subject to a judicial punishment that deprived the infamous person of certain rights; this included a prohibition against holding public office, exercising the franchise, receiving a public pension, serving on a jury, or giving testimony in a court of law.

infamy /ˈɪnfəmi/ infamies n
schande
The state of being infamous.

infant /ˈɪn.fənt/ infants n
zuigeling
A very young human being, from birth to somewhere between six months and two years of age after birth, needing almost constant care and attention.

infant mortality infant mortalities n
zuigelingensterfte
The occurrence of death of very young children under one year old.

infanticide /ɪnˈfæntɪsaɪd/ infanticides n
infanticide kinderdoding kindermoord
The murder of an infant.
(law, Canada) The criminal offence of killing of a newborn, committed by its mother while psychologically disturbed by the effects of childbirth or lactation, not regarded as murder.
kindermoordenaar kindermoordenares
The murderer of a child: a person who has committed infanticide.

infantile /ˈɪnfəntaɪl/ more infantile most infantile adj
infantiel kinderachtig kinderlijk
Childish; immature.

infantilize /ɪn.ˈfæn.tɪ.laɪz/ v
infantiliseren
(transitive) To reduce (a person) to the state or status of an infant.
(transitive) To treat (a person) like a child.

infantry /ˈɪnfəntɹi/ infantries n
infanterie voetvolk
Soldiers who fight on foot (on land), as opposed to cavalry and other mounted units, regardless of external transport (e.g. airborne).
infanterie
(uncountable) The part of an army consisting of infantry soldiers, especially opposed to mounted and technical troops.
infanterieregiment
A regiment of infantry.

infantry fighting vehicle infantry fighting vehicles n
infanteriegevechtsvoertuig
(military) An armoured combat vehicle designed to carry infantry soldiers and provide fire support for them.

infantryman infantrymen n
infanterist voetsoldaat
(military) a soldier employed in an infantry role
(by restriction) a male soldier of the infantry

infarct /ɪnˈfɑrkt/ infarcts n
infarct
(pathology) An area of dead tissue caused by a loss of blood supply; a localized necrosis.

infatuate /ɪnˈfætju(w)ət/ /ɪnˈfætjuˌ(w)eɪt/ /ɪnˈfætʃu(w)ət/ /ɪnˈfætʃuˌ(w)eɪt/ v
verblinden verdwazen
(transitive) To inspire with unreasoning love, attachment or enthusiasm.

infatuation infatuations n
geliefde vlam
An immensely strong love or sexual attraction.
waanzinnige verliefdheid
(obsolete) The act of infatuating; the state of being infatuated; madness.

infect /ɪnˈfɛkt/ v
besmetten infecteren
(transitive) To bring (the body or part of it) into contact with a substance that causes illness (a pathogen), so that the pathogen begins to act on the body; (of a pathogen) to come into contact with (a body or body part) and begin to act on it.
infecteren
(transitive) To make somebody enthusiastic about one's own passion, or to communicate a feeling to others, or a feeling communicating itself to others.

infected more infected most infected adj
besmet
Having an infection.

infection /ɪnˈfɛkʃən/ infections n
infectie infectering
(pathology) The act or process of infecting.
infectie
An uncontrolled growth of harmful microorganisms in a host.

infectious more infectious most infectious adj
aanstekelijk
(of feelings and behaviour) Spreading quickly from one person to another.
(informal) Memorable and invoking excitement or interest.

infectious disease specialist infectious disease specialists n
infectiologe infectioloog
(medicine) A physician who specializes in the medical field of infectious diseases.

infectiousness n
infectiositeit
The state or condition of being infectious.

infer /ɪnˈfɜː/ /ɪnˈfɝ/ v
concluderen
(transitive) To introduce (something) as a reasoned conclusion; to conclude by reasoning or deduction, as from premises or evidence. [from 16th c.]

inference /ˈɪn.fə.ɹəns/ /ˈɪn.fɚ.əns/ [ˈɪɱ.fə.ɹəns] [ˈɪɱ.fɚ.əns] [ˈɪɱ.fɹəns] inferences n
afgeleid gegeven conclusie
(uncountable) The act or process of inferring by deduction or induction.

inferior /ɪnˈfɪə.ɹi.ə/ /ɪnˈfɪɹ.i.ɚ/ inferiors n
inferieur

inferiority inferiorities n
minderwaardigheid inferioriteit
The quality or state of being inferior.

inferiority complex inferiority complexes n
minderwaardigheidscomplex
(psychology) A sense of inferiority; the feeling that one is inferior to others in certain aspects.

infernal /ɪnˈfɜː(ɹ)nəl/ /ɪnˈfɝnəl/ more infernal most infernal adj
hels infernaal
Of or relating to hell, or the world of the dead; hellish.
(as an expletive) Very annoying; damned.
infernaal
(by extension) Of or relating to a fire or inferno.
duivels hels infernaal
Diabolical or fiendish.

inferno /ɪnˈfɝnoʊ/ infernos n
inferno vuurzee
A large fire; a conflagration.

infertile /ɪnˈfɜː(ɹ)taɪl/ /ɪnˈfɝtɪl/ more infertile most infertile adj
onvruchtbaar
Not fertile.

infertility infertilities n
onvruchtbaarheid

infibulation /ɪnfɪbjʊˈleɪʃən/ infibulations n
infibulatie

infidel /ˈɪn.fə.dl̩/ /ˈɪn.fə.ˌdɛl/ infidels n
ongelovige
(now, usually, derogatory) One who does not believe in a certain religion.
(now, usually, derogatory) One who does not believe in a certain principle.

infidelity /ˌɪnfɪˈdɛlɪti/ infidelities n
ontrouw
Unfaithfulness in a marriage or an intimate (sexual or romantic) relationship: practice or instance of having a sexual or romantic affair with someone other than one's spouse, without the consent of the spouse.

infill v
inbreiden
(urban studies) To rededicate land in an urban environment to new construction.

infiltration /ɪnfɪlˈtɹeɪʃən/ infiltrations n
infiltratie
The act or process of infiltrating, as of water into a porous substance, or of a fluid into the cells of an organ or part of the body.
The act of secretly entering a physical location and/or organization.

infiltrator /ˈɪnfɪltɹeɪtɔː/ /ˈɪnfɪltɹeɪtə/ infiltrators infiltratrix n
infiltrant
One who infiltrates an organization or territory; an undercover or covert agent.

infinite /ˈɪnfənɪt/ /ˈɪnfɪnɪt/ more infinite most infinite adj
oneindig eindeloos
Indefinably large, countlessly great; immense. [from 14th c.]
Boundless, endless, without end or limits; innumerable. [from 15th c.]
oneindig
(mathematics) Greater than any positive quantity or magnitude; limitless. [from 17th c.]

infinitesimal /ˌɪnfɪnɪˈtɛsɪməl/ more infinitesimal most infinitesimal adj
infinitesimaal oneindig klein
(informal) Very small.

infinitesimal calculus n
infinitesimaalrekening
(calculus) Differential calculus and integral calculus considered together as a single subject.

infinitive /ɪnˈfɪnətɪv/ /ɪnˈfɪnɪtɪv/ infinitives n
infinitief onbepaalde wijs
(grammar) The infinitive mood or mode (a grammatical mood).
(grammar) A non-finite verb form considered neutral with respect to inflection; depending on language variously found used with auxiliary verbs, in subordinate clauses, or acting as a gerund, and often as the dictionary form.

infinity /ɪnˈfɪnɪti/ infinities n
oneindigheid
(uncountable) endlessness, unlimitedness, absence of a beginning, end or limits to size.
(uncountable) A number which is very large compared to some characteristic number. For example, in optics, an object which is much further away than the focal length of a lens is said to be "at infinity", as the distance of the image from the lens varies very little as the distance increases further.

infix /ɪnˈfɪks/ /ˈɪnfɪks/ infixes n
infix tussenvoegsel
(linguistics, proscribed) A morpheme that always appears between other morphemes in a word, such as -i- and -o- in English (i.e. an interfix).

inflamed /ɪnˈfleɪmd/ more inflamed most inflamed adj
ontstoken
Resulting from or affected by inflammation.

inflammable /ɪnˈflæməbəl/ more inflammable most inflammable adj
ontvlambaar
Capable of burning; easily set on fire.

inflammation /ɪnfləˈmeɪʃən/ inflammations n
ontsteking
(pathology) A condition of any part of the body, consisting of congestion of the blood vessels, with obstruction of the blood current, and growth of morbid tissue. It is manifested outwardly by redness and swelling, attended with heat and pain.

inflammatory /ɪnˈflæmətəɹi/ /ɪnˈflæmətɹi/ /ɪnˈflæməˌtɔɹi/ more inflammatory most inflammatory adj
opruiend
Tending to inflame or provoke somebody.
ontvlammend
Relating to, causing, or caused by inflammation.

inflate /ɪnˈfleɪt/ v
opblazen
(transitive) To enlarge an object by pushing air (or a gas) into it; to raise or expand abnormally

inflation /ɪnˈfleɪʃən/ inflations n
opblazen inflatie
An act, instance of, or state of expansion or increase in size, especially by injection of a gas.
inflatie
(economics) An increase in the general level of prices or in the cost of living.
uitdijing
(cosmology) An extremely rapid expansion of the universe, theorized to have occurred very shortly after the Big Bang.

inflect /ɪnˈflɛkt/ v
verbuigen
(transitive) To cause to curve inwards.
(transitive, grammar) To vary the form of a word to express tense, gender, number, mood, etc.

inflected more inflected most inflected adj
verbogen
(grammar) Changed in form to reflect function (referring to a word).

inflection /ɪnˈflɛkʃən/ inflections n
buigpunt
flexie
(grammar, uncountable) Change in the form of a word (morphologic change) to express different grammatical categories.
bocht
A turning away from a straight course.

inflorescence /ˌɪnflɔːˈɹɛsəns/ /ˌɪnfləˈɹɛsəns/ inflorescences n
bloeiwijze bloeigestel bloemgestel
(botany) Flower cluster; a group or cluster of flowers arranged on a stem that is composed of a main branch or a complicated arrangement of branches.

influence /ɪnˈflu.əns/ /ˈɪn.flu.əns/ influences n
invloed impact
The power to affect, control or manipulate something or someone; the ability to change the development of fluctuating things such as conduct, thoughts or decisions.
invloed beïnvloeding
An action exerted by a person or thing with such power on another to cause change.
invloed
A person or thing exerting such power or action.
(astrology) An element believed to determine someone's character or individual tendencies, caused by the position of the stars and planets at the time of one's birth.
inductie
(electricity) Electrostatic induction.

influence /ɪnˈflu.əns/ /ˈɪn.flu.əns/ v
beïnvloeden invloed uitoefenen
(transitive) To have an effect on by using gentle or subtle action; to exert an influence upon; to modify, bias, or sway; to persuade or induce.

influenceable more influenceable most influenceable adj
beïnvloedbaar
Capable of being influenced.

influencer /ˈɪnflu.ənsə(ɹ)/ influencers n
influencer
(social media, marketing) A person who is able to influence consumption, lifestyle, and/or political preferences of their online audience by creating and/or engaging social media content, often as a part of a marketing campaign.

influential /ɪnfluˈɛnʃəl/ more influential most influential adj
invloedrijk
Having or exerting influence.

influenza /ˌɪn.flu.ˈɛn.tsə/ influenzas influenze n
griep
(disease) An acute contagious disease of the upper airways and lungs, caused by a virus, which rapidly spreads around the world in seasonal epidemics.

influx /ˈɪnˌflʌks/ influxes n
toevloed
A flow inward or into something; a coming in.

inform /ɪnˈfɔɹm/ /ɪnˈfɔːm/ v
informeren voorlichten
(intransitive) To impart information or knowledge.
verklikken
To act as an informer; denounce.
informeren inlichten voorlichten
(transitive) To give form or character to; to inspire (with a given quality); to affect, influence (with a pervading principle, idea etc.).
informeren kond doen
(obsolete, intransitive) To make known, wisely and/or knowledgeably.

informally more informally most informally adv
informeel
In an irregular or informal manner; without the usual forms.

informatics /ɪnfəˈmætɪks/ /ˌɪnfəɹˈmætɪks/ [ˌɪnfɚˈmæɾɪks] n
informatica
(computing) A branch of information science and of computer science that focuses on the study of information processing, particularly with respect to systems integration and human interactions with machine and data.

information /ˌɪn.fəˈmeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɪn.fəˈmæɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɪn.fɚˈmeɪ.ʃən/ informations n
informatie
Things that are or can be known about a given topic; communicable knowledge of something. [from 14th c.]

information and communications technology information and communications technologies n
informatie- en communicatietechnologie
(computing) The processing of data using computers, and the movement of data between computers.

information security n
informatiebeveiliging
The protection of information and information systems from unauthorized access and disruption.

information society information societies n
informatiemaatschappij
(sociology) A society where the creation, distribution, use, integration and manipulation of information is a significant economic, political, and cultural activity.

information system information systems n
informatiesysteem
Any data processing system, either manual or computerized.

information technology information technologies n
informatietechniek informatietechnologie
(computing) The practice of creating and/or studying computer systems and applications.

information warfare n
informatieoorlog
The use and management of information in pursuit of an advantage over an opponent, such as propaganda, disinformation, and gathering assurances that one's own information is accurate.

infrared /ɪnfɹəˈɹɛd/ adj
infrarood
Having a wavelength in the infrared spectrum.

infrared /ɪnfɹəˈɹɛd/ infrareds n
infrarood
(uncountable) The electromagnetic radiation of a wavelength longer than visible light, but shorter than microwave radiation, having a wavelength between 700 nm and 1 mm.

infrastructure /ˈɪnfɹəˌstɹʌkt͡ʃɚ/ infrastructures n
infrastructuur
(systems theory) An underlying base or foundation especially for an organization or system. [from 1887]
The basic facilities, services and installations needed for the functioning of a community or society.

infringe /ɪnˈfɹɪnd͡ʒ/ v
schenden
(transitive) To break or violate a treaty, a law, a right, etc.

infringement /ɪnˈfɹɪnd͡ʒmənt/ infringements n
schending inbreuk
A violation or breach, as of a law.

infusion /ɪnˈfjuːʒən/ infusions n
infusie
A product consisting of a liquid which has had other ingredients steeped in it to extract useful qualities.

ingenious /ɪnˈd͡ʒiːniəs/ /ɪnˈd͡ʒiːnjəs/ more ingenious most ingenious adj
ingenieus
(of a person) Displaying genius or brilliance; inventive.
vernuftig
Showing originality or sagacity; witty.

ingenuity /ˌɪnd͡ʒəˈn(j)uːəti/ ingenuities n
vernuft
The ability to solve difficult problems in original, clever, and inventive ways.

ingot /ˈɪŋɡət/ ingots n
baar staaf
A solid block of more or less pure metal, often but not necessarily bricklike in shape and trapezoidal in cross-section, the result of pouring out and cooling molten metal, often immediately after smelting from raw ore or alloying from constituents.

ingrain wallpaper ingrain wallpapers n
rauhfaser behang rauhfaserbehang

ingrained more ingrained most ingrained adj
ingeworteld

ingratiate /ɪnˈɡɹeɪ.ʃi.eɪt/ v
bemind maken in het gevlij komen
(reflexive) To bring oneself into favour with someone by flattering or trying to please them.

ingratitude /ɪnˈɡɹætɪtjuːd/ /ɪnˈɡɹætɪtud/ /ɪnˈɡɹætɪtʃuːd/ ingratitudes n
ondankbaarheid
A lack or absence of gratitude; thanklessness.

ingredient /ɪnˈɡɹiːdi.ənt/ ingredients n
ingrediënt bestanddeel
One of the substances present in a mixture, especially food.

ingress /ɪŋˈɡɹɛs/ /ˈɪŋɡɹɛs/ ingresses n
entree

inhabit /ɪnˈhæbɪt/ v
wonen
(transitive) To live or reside in.

inhabitable /ɪnˈhæbɪtəbəl/ /ɪnˈhæbɪɾəbəl/ more inhabitable most inhabitable adj
bewoonbaar
Fit to live in; habitable.

inhabitant /ɪnˈhæ.bɪ.tənt/ inhabitants n
inwoner bewoner bewoonster inwoonster
Someone or thing who lives in a place.

inhabited /ɪnˈhæbɪtɪd/ adj
bewoond
Having inhabitants; lived in.

inhalation /ˌɪnhəˈleɪʃən/ [ˌɪnɦəˈleɪʃn̩] inhalations n
inademing
The act of inhaling; inbreathing.

inhale /ɪnˈheɪl/ v
inademen
(intransitive) To draw air into the lungs, through the nose or mouth by action of the diaphragm.

inhaler inhalers n
inhalator
(medicine) A device with a canister holding medicine (either in powder or gas form) which is sprayed and inhaled by the patient, often for treating asthma and other respiratory diseases.

inharmonicity inharmonicities n
inharmoniciteit
(music) The degree to which the frequencies of overtones (known as partial tones or harmonics) depart from whole multiples of the fundamental frequency.

inhere /ɪnˈhɪə/ v
een inherent deel van uitmaken inhouden
(uncommon) To be inherent; to be an essential or intrinsic part of; to be fixed or permanently incorporated with something.

inherent /ɪnˈhɛɹənt/ /ɪnˈhɪəɹənt/ adj
inherent samengaand
Naturally as part or consequence of something.

inherit /ɪnˈhɛɹɪt/ v
erven
(transitive) To receive (property, a title, etc.), by legal succession or bequest after the previous owner's death.
(transitive, biology) To receive a characteristic from one's ancestors by genetic transmission.

inheritance /ɪnˈhɛɹɪtəns/ inheritances n
erfenis nalatenschap
The passing of title to an estate upon death.
erfenis erfdeel
(countable) That which a person is entitled to inherit, by law or testament.
erfelijkheid
(biology, genetic algorithms) The biological attributes passed hereditarily from ancestors to their offspring.
overerving
(programming, object-oriented) The mechanism whereby parts of a superclass are available to instances of its subclass.

inheritance tax inheritance taxes n
erfbelasting
A tax based on the value of the property of a deceased person, and charged on the beneficiaries of the estate.

inherited /ɪnˈhɛɹɪtɪd/ adj
erfelijk geërfd
Obtained via an inheritance

inheritedness n
erfelijkheid
The state or quality of being inherited.

inhibit /ɪnˈhɪbɪt/ v
remmen
(transitive) To hold in or hold back; to keep in check; restrain.

inhibition /ɪnhɪˈbɪʃən/ /ɪnɪˈbɪʃən/ inhibitions n
remming
The act of inhibiting.

inhibitor inhibitors n
inhibitor remmer
(chemistry) Any substance capable of stopping or slowing a specific chemical reaction.

inhospitable /ˌɪnhɒsˈpɪtəbəl/ more inhospitable most inhospitable adj
onherbergzaam
(of a place) Not offering shelter; barren or forbidding. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

inhuman /ɪnˈhjuːmən/ more inhuman most inhuman adj
onmenselijk inhumaan
Of or pertaining to inhumanity and the indifferently cruel, sadistic or barbaric behavior it brings.

inimical /ɪˈnɪmɪkəl/ more inimical most inimical adj
schadelijk
Harmful in effect.
vijandig
Unfriendly, hostile.

inimitable /ɪnˈɪmɪtəbl̩/ more inimitable most inimitable adj
onnavolgbaar
Beyond imitation, surpassing all others; matchless.

iniquitous /ɪˈnɪkwɪtəs/ [-ɾəs] more iniquitous most iniquitous adj
boosaardig moreel verwerpelijk onrechtvaardig zondig
Morally objectionable; sinful, wicked.

iniquity /-kwə-/ /ɪnˈɪkwɪti/ [-ɾi] iniquities n
afdwaling misdaad
(uncountable) Deviation from what is right; gross injustice, sin, wickedness.
misdaad
(countable) An act of great injustice or unfairness; a sinful or wicked act; an unconscionable deed.

initial /ɪˈnɪʃəl/ adj
aanvankelijk begin eerste initieel voorste vroeg
Spatially first, placed at the beginning, in the first position; especially said of the first letter of a word.

initial /ɪˈnɪʃəl/ initials n
beginletter initiaal voorletter
The first letter of a word or a name.
In plural, the first letter of each word of a person's full name considered as a unit.
(typesetting, calligraphy) A distinguished initial letter of a chapter or section of a document.

initial /ɪˈnɪʃəl/ v
paraferen
(transitive) To sign one's initial(s), as an abbreviated signature.

initial public offering initial public offerings n
beursgang beursintroductie
(business, finance) The first offering to members of the public of stock in a company, normally followed by a listing of that stock on a stock exchange.

initialism /ɪˈnɪʃəlɪzəm/ initialisms n
initiaalwoord
(linguistics) A term formed from the initial letters of several words or parts of words, which is itself pronounced letter by letter.

initialize v
initialiseren
To assign initial values to something.

initially /ɪˈnɪʃli/ /ɪˈnɪʃəli/ adv
aanvankelijk
At the beginning.

initiate /ɪˈnɪʃ.i.eɪt/ /ɪˈnɪʃ.i.ət/ /ɪˈnɪʃ.ɪ.eɪt/ /ɪˈnɪʃ.ɪ.ət/ initiates n
beginner
A new member of an organization.
ingewijde
One who has been through a ceremony of initiation.

initiate /ɪˈnɪʃ.i.eɪt/ /ɪˈnɪʃ.i.ət/ /ɪˈnɪʃ.ɪ.eɪt/ /ɪˈnɪʃ.ɪ.ət/ v
initiëren aanvangen beginnen starten
(transitive) To begin; to start.

initiative /ɪˈnɪʃətɪv/ initiatives n
initiatief
A beginning; a first move.
A new development; a fresh approach to something; a new way of dealing with a problem.

initiator initiators n
initiator
One who initiates.

inject /ɪnˈd͡ʒɛkt/ v
injecteren inspuiten
(transitive) To push or pump (something, especially fluids) into a cavity or passage.
injecteren
(transitive) To introduce (something) suddenly or violently.
inspuiten injecteren
(transitive) To administer an injection to (someone or something), especially of medicine or drugs.
spuiten
(intransitive) To take or be administered something by means of injection, especially medicine or drugs.

injection /ɪn.ˈd͡ʒɛk.ʃən/ injections n
inspuiting injectie spuitje
The act of injecting, or something that is injected.

injection molding injection moldings n
spuitgieten
(engineering) A manufacturing process for producing parts by injecting material into a mold.

injunction /ɪnˈd͡ʒʌnk.ʃən/ injunctions n
bevelen sommeren
The act of enjoining; the act of directing, commanding, or prohibiting.
gebod sommatie bevel dwangbevel gerechtelijk bevel injunctie
That which is enjoined; such as an order, mandate, decree, command, precept.
dwangbevel gerechtelijk bevel injunctie
(legal) A writ or process, granted by a court of equity, and, in some cases, under statutes, by a court of law, whereby a party is required to do or to refrain from doing certain acts, according to the exigency of the writ.

injure /ˈɪn.dʒə/ /ˈɪn.d͡ʒɚ/ v
kwetsen blesseren
(transitive) To wound or cause physical harm to a living creature.

injury /ˈɪn.d͡ʒə.ɹi/ /ˈɪn.d͡ʒɚ.i/ /ˈɪn.d͡ʒɹi/ injuries n
verwonding letsel schade belediging nadeel onrecht
The violation of a person's reputation, rights, property, or interests.

injury time n
blessuretijd
(sports) Additional time played after each period of a game in order to compensate for stoppages due to player injuries; loosely extended to include time added on to compensate for all types of stoppages, i.e. synonymous with stoppage time.

injustice /ɪnˈd͡ʒʌs.tɪs/ injustices n
onrecht onrechtvaardigheid
Absence of justice; unjustice.

ink /iŋk/ /ɪŋk/ inks n
inkt
A pigment (or dye)-based fluid used for writing, printing etc.
The black or dark-colored fluid ejected by squid, octopus etc, as a protective strategy.

ink /iŋk/ /ɪŋk/ v
inkten
(transitive) To apply ink to; to cover or smear with ink.

inkcap inkcaps n
inktzwam
A fungus of one of the genera Coprinus, Coprinellus or Coprinopsis.

inkling /ˈɪŋklɪŋ/ inklings n
vermoeden aanwijzing suggestie
Usually preceded by forms of to give: a slight hint, implication, or suggestion given.
vaag idee vermoeden
Often preceded by forms of to get or to have: an imprecise idea or slight knowledge of something; a suspicion.

inkstick /ˈɪŋkstɪk/ inksticks n
inktstaaf
A cake of solid ink used in traditional East Asian calligraphy and painting, in combination with an inkstone and inkbrush.

inkwell inkwells n
inktpot
A container for ink, designed and usually positioned so that a person may conveniently dip a pen into it whenever a refill is needed.

inland sea inland seas n
binnenzee
A large but relatively shallow expanse of water within a landmass, sometimes connected to the ocean.

inlander /ˈɪnləndə/ inlanders n
binnenlander
Someone who lives inland.

inlay /ɪnˈleɪ/ /ˈɪn.leɪ/ inlays n
incrustatie inlegsel
The material placed within a different material in the form of a decoration.
vulling
(dentistry) A filling for a tooth, made of ceramic or gold to fit the cavity and shape of tooth and cemented into place.

inlet /ˈɪnlət/ inlets n
inham
A body of water let into a coast, such as a bay, cove, fjord or estuary.

inmate inmates n
gevangene gedetineerde
A person confined to an institution such as a prison (as a convict) or hospital (as a patient).

inn /ɪn/ inns n
herberg
Any establishment where travellers can procure lodging, food, and drink.

innards n
ingewanden
The internal organs of a human or animal; especially viscera, intestines.

innate /ɪˈneɪt/ adj
aangeboren
Inborn; existing or having existed since birth.

innateness innatenesses n
aangeborenheid

inner /ˈɪnə/ /ˈɪnɚ/ innermore innermost adj
binnenste binnen-
Being or occurring (farther) inside, situated farther in, located (situated) or happening on the inside of something, situated within or farther within contained within something.
inwendig binnen-
Inside or closer to the inside of the body.
innerlijk
Of mind or spirit, relating to the mind or spirit, to spiritual or mental processes, mental, spiritual, relating to somebody's private feelings or happening in somebody's mind, existing as an often repressed part of one's psychological makeup.
verborgen
Not obvious, private, not expressed, not apparent, hidden, less apparent, deeper, obscure; innermost or essential; needing to be examined closely or thought about in order to be seen or understood.

inner cabinet inner cabinets n
kernkabinet
The (often informal) inner circle within a cabinet (which may itself by an official inner circle within a government or council of ministers) which includes only the ministers (or secretaries of state etc.) who are closest to the executive head of state, prime minister or equivalent (notably presiding) officer

inner city inner cities n
binnenstad stadskern
(urban studies) The central part of a city, especially an older, populous area of low-income or immigrant families as opposed to centrally-located commercial areas.

inner core inner cores n
binnenkern
(geology) The innermost part of the Earth, believed to be made of a nickel-iron alloy.

inner ear inner ears n
binnenoor
(anatomy) The portion of the ear located within the temporal bone which includes the semicircular canals, vestibule, and cochlea and is responsible for hearing and balance.

inner product inner products n
inproduct
(linear algebra) A generalization of the dot product for vectors of any dimensionality that may or may not be complex-numbered.

inner tube inner tubes n
binnenband
An inflatable rubber tube inserted into the casing of a pneumatic tyre/tire.

innermost /ˈɪnɚmoʊst/ adj
binnenst
Farthest inside or towards the center or middle.

innkeeper /ˈɪnkiːpəɹ/ innkeepers n
waard herbergier
The person responsible for the running of an inn, usually the proprietor.

innocence /ˈɪnəsn̩s/ innocences n
onschuld
Absence of responsibility for a crime, tort, etc.
Lack of understanding about sensitive subjects such as sexuality and crime.

innocent /ˈɪnəsənt/ more innocent most innocent adj
onschuldig onnozel
Free from guilt, sin, or immorality.
onschuldig
Bearing no legal responsibility for a wrongful act.

innocuous /ɪˈnɑkjuəs/ /ɪˈnɒkjuəs/ more innocuous most innocuous adj
onschadelijk onschuldig
Harmless; producing no ill effect.
onschadelijk braaf onschuldig
Inoffensive; unprovocative; unexceptionable.

innovate /ˈɪnəveɪt/ v
vernieuwen
(intransitive) To introduce something new to a particular environment; to do something new.

innovation /ˌɪnəˈveɪʃən/ innovations n
innovatie nieuwigheid vernieuwing
The act of innovating; the introduction of something new, in customs, rites, etc.
innovatie nieuwigheid
Something new, and contrary to established customs, manners, or rites.

innovative /ɪnˈnɒ.və.tɪv/ /ɪˈnəʊ.və.tɪv/ /ˈɪn.oʊˌveɪɾɪv/ /ˈɪn.ə.və.tɪv/ /ˈɪn.əˌveɪ.tɪv / /ˈɪn.əˌveɪɾɪv/ more innovative most innovative adj
innovatief
Characterized by the creation of new ideas or inventions.

innuendo /ˌɪnjuˈɛndəʊ/ innuendis innuendoes innuendos n
insinuatie
A derogatory hint or reference to, or (often sexual) insinuation about, a person or thing.

inoculate /ɪˈnɑːkjuleɪt/ /ɪˈnɑːkjulɪt/ /ɪˈnɒkjuleɪt/ /ɪˈnɒkjulɪt/ v
inenten
(transitive, immunology) To introduce an antigenic substance or vaccine into something (e.g. the body) or someone, such as to produce immunity to a specific disease. [from c. 1722]
enten inoculeren
To add one substance to another.

inoculation /ɪˌnɑkjəˈleɪʃən/ /ɪˌnɒkjʊˈleɪʃən/ inoculations n
inenting inoculatie
(immunology) The introduction of an antigenic substance or vaccine into the body to produce immunity to a specific disease.

inoperable adj
inoperabel niet te opereren
(surgery) Incapable of being successfully operated on.

inopportune more inopportune most inopportune adj
ongepast ongeschikt
Unsuitable for some particular purpose.
ongelegen
Happening/occurring at an inconvenient or inappropriate time.

inordinate /ɪnˈɔɹd(ə)nət/ /ɪnˈɔːdɪnət/ more inordinate most inordinate adj
buitenproportioneel
Excessive; unreasonable or inappropriate in magnitude.

inorganic /ɪnɔɹˈɡænɪk/ /ɪnɔːˈɡænɪk/ adj
anorganisch
(chemistry) relating to a compound that does not contain carbon

inosilicate inosilicates n
inosilicaat
any silicate having interlocking chains of silicate tetrahedra

input /ˈɪnpʊt/ [ˈɪmpʊt] [ˈɪnpʊt] inputs n
invoer
Data fed into a process with the intention of it shaping or affecting the output of that process.

input /ˈɪnpʊt/ [ˈɪmpʊt] [ˈɪnpʊt] v
invoeren ingeven
(transitive) To enter data.

inquirer /ɪnˈkwaɪ.əɹə(ɹ)/ inquirers n
informateur onderzoeker
One who enquires.

inquisitive /ɪŋˈkwɪzətɪv/ more inquisitive most inquisitive adj
nieuwsgierig leergierig
Eager to acquire knowledge.
nieuwsgierig
Too curious; overly interested; nosy.

inquisitively more inquisitively most inquisitively adv
nieuwsgierig
In an inquisitive manner; curiously.

ins and outs n
hoe de vork in de steel zit
(idiomatic) The details or fine points of something.

insane /ɪnˈseɪn/ insaner insanest more insane most insane adj
gestoord waanzinnig
Exhibiting unsoundness or disorder of mind; not sane; utterly mad.
gekken- krankzinnigen-
Used by or relating to insane people.

insanity /ɪnˈsænɪti/ insanities n
krankzinnigheid waanzin
The state of being insane; madness.

inscription /ɪnˈskɹɪpʃən/ inscriptions n
inscriptie
Text carved on a wall or plaque, such as a memorial or gravestone.
The text on a coin.
ex libris
Words written in the front of a book as a dedication.

inscrutable /ˌɪnˈskɹuːtəbl̩/ more inscrutable most inscrutable adj
ondoorgrondelijk
Difficult or impossible to comprehend, fathom, or interpret.

insect /ˈɪnsɛkt/ insects n
insect kerfdier
An arthropod (in the Insecta class) characterized by six legs, up to four wings, and a chitinous exoskeleton.
nietsnut
(derogatory) A contemptible or powerless person.

insect hotel insect hotels n
insectenhotel
A man-made structure created to provide shelter for insects.

insecticide insecticides n
insecticide
A substance used to kill insects.

insectivore /ɪnˈsɛktəˌvɔɹ/ /ɪnˈsɛktəˌvɔː/ insectivores n
insecteneter insectivoor
Insect-eating animal or plant.

insectivorous /ˌɪnsɛkˈtɪv(ə)ɹəs/ more insectivorous most insectivorous adj
insectenetend
Feeding on insects.

insecurity insecurities n
kwestbaarheid kwetsbaarheid onveiligheid onzekerheid
A lack of security; uncertainty.

insemination inseminations n
inseminatie
The introduction of sperm into a female’s reproductive system for the purpose of impregnating (making pregnant).

insensate /ɪnˈsɛn.sət/ more insensate most insensate adj
gevoelloos
Having no sensation or consciousness; unconscious; inanimate.
onzinnig
Senseless; foolish; irrational.
hardvochtig
Unfeeling, heartless, cruel, insensitive.

inseparable /in.ˈsɛ.p(ə).ɹə.bl/ more inseparable most inseparable adj
onscheidbaar
Unable to be separated; bound together permanently.

insert /ɪnˈsɜːt/ /ɪnˈsɝt/ /ˈɪnsɜːt/ /ˈɪnsɝt/ v
invoegen
(transitive) To put in between or into.

inshallah /ˌɪn.ʃɑˈlɑ/ /ˌɪnʃˈɑ.lə/ interjection
insha'Allah
(chiefly, Islam) Expressing the speaker’s wish for a given future event to occur, and also generally their emphasis on its contingency upon the divine will.

inside /ɪnˈsaɪd/ /ˈɪnsaɪd/ more inside most inside adj
binnen

inside /ɪnˈsaɪd/ /ˈɪnsaɪd/ more inside most inside adv
binnen
Within or towards the interior of something; within the scope or limits of something (a place), especially a building.

inside /ɪnˈsaɪd/ /ˈɪnsaɪd/ insides n
binnenkant
The interior or inner part.

inside out /ˌɪnsaɪdˈaʊt/ adv
binnenstebuiten
(not comparable) With the inside surface turned to be on the outside.

inside pocket inside pockets n
binnenzak
A pocket inside of a garment, hence not visible to others.

insidious /ɪnˈsɪdi.əs/ more insidious most insidious adj
sluipend verraderlijk
Producing harm in a stealthy, often gradual, manner.

insight /ˈɪnsaɪt/ insights n
inzicht
Power of acute observation and deduction

insightful /ɪnˈsaɪt.f(ə)l/ /ˈɪn.saɪt.f(ə)l/ more insightful most insightful adj
inzichtelijk
Possessing insight.

insignia /ɪnˈsɪɡ.ni.ə/ insignia insignias n
insigne
A symbol or token of personal power, status, or office, or of an official body of government or jurisdiction.

insignificance insignificances n
onbeduidendheid
the state of being insignificant

insignificant /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/ more insignificant most insignificant adj
onbelangrijk onbelangrijke
Not significant; not important, inconsequential, or having no noticeable effect.

insinuate /ɪnˈsɪnjueɪt/ v
insinueren
To hint; to suggest tacitly (usually something bad) while avoiding a direct statement.

insipid /ɪnˈsɪp.ɪd/ more insipid most insipid adj
smaakloos flauw smakeloos
Unappetizingly flavorless.
karakterloos
Flat; lacking character or definition.

insist /ɪnˈsɪst/ v
aandringen blijven bij erop staan met klem beweren volhouden
(with on or upon or (that + indicative)) To hold up a claim emphatically.

insolence /ˈɪn.sə.ləns/ insolences n
onbeschaamdheid onbeschoftheid brutaliteit
Arrogant conduct; insulting, bold behaviour or attitude.

insolent /ˈɪn.sə.lənt/ more insolent most insolent adj
brutaal
Insulting in manner or words, particularly in an arrogant or insubordinate manner.
Rude.

insoluble /ɪnˈsɑljəbəl/ /ɪnˈsɒljʊbəl/ more insoluble most insoluble adj
onoplosbaar
That cannot be solved; unsolvable; insolvable.
onverklaarbaar
That cannot be explained; mysterious or inexplicable.

insolvable /ɪnˈsɒlvəbəl/ more insolvable most insolvable adj
onoplosbaar

insomnia /ɪnˈsɒmniə/ insomnias n
slapeloosheid
(medicine) A sleeping disorder that is known for its symptoms of unrest and the inability to sleep.

insouciant /inˈsusiənt/ /ɪnˈsuːsɪənt/ more insouciant most insouciant adj
nonchalant
Casually unconcerned; carefree, indifferent, nonchalant.

inspect /ɪnˈspɛkt/ v
inspecteren onderzoeken
To examine critically or carefully; especially, to search out problems or determine condition; to scrutinize.

inspection /ɪnˈspɛkʃən/ inspections n
inspectie onderzoek
The act of examining something, often closely.
inspectie keuring
An organization that checks that certain laws or rules are obeyed.

inspiration /ˌɪn.spəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɪn.spəˈɹæɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɪn.spɪˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ inspirations n
inademen inademing
(physiology, uncountable) The drawing of air into the lungs, accomplished in mammals by elevation of the chest walls and flattening of the diaphragm, as part of the act of respiration.
adem ademhaling
(countable) A breath, a single inhalation.
ingeving inspiratie
A supernatural divine influence on the prophets, apostles, or sacred writers, by which they were qualified to communicate moral or religious truth with authority; a supernatural influence which qualifies people to receive and communicate divine truth; also, the truth communicated.
inspiratie
The act of an elevating or stimulating influence upon the intellect, emotions or creativity.
A person, object, or situation which quickens or stimulates an influence upon the intellect, emotions or creativity.

inspire /ɪn.ˈspaɪə(ɹ)/ /ɪn.ˈspaɪɹ/ v
inspireren beademen
(transitive) To infuse into the mind; to communicate to the spirit; to convey, as by a divine or supernatural influence; to disclose preternaturally; to produce in, as by inspiration.
beademen
To infuse by breathing, or as if by breathing.
(archaic, transitive) To breathe into; to fill with the breath; to animate.

instability instabilities n
instabiliteit
(uncountable) The quality of being unstable.
(physics, countable) A state that is not in equilibrium, or in which a small change has a large irreversible effect.

install /ɪnˈstoːl/ /ɪnˈstɑl/ /ɪnˈstɔl/ /ɪnˈstɔːl/ v
installeren aansluiten opzetten
(transitive) To connect, set up or prepare something for use
installeren
(transitive) To establish or settle in.

installation [ɪnstəˈleɪʃən] installations n
installatie
An act of installing.
Something installed, especially the whole of a system of machines, apparatus, and accessories, when set up and arranged for practical working, as in electric lighting, transmission of power, etc.

installment /ɪnˈstoːl.mənt/ /ɪnˈstɑl.mənt/ /ɪnˈstɔl.mənt/ /ɪnˈstɔːl.mənt/ installments n
aflevering
One of a series of parts, whether equal or unequal to the other parts of the series, of a given entity or a given process, which part presents or is presented at a particular scheduled interval.
installatie
The act of installing; installation.
afbetaling schijf
(banking, finance) One member of a series of portions of a debt or sum of money, which portions may or may not be equated (depending in part on whether the interest rate is fixed or variable), payment of which portions are serially exacted at regularly scheduled intervals toward satisfaction of the total. Payments of installments are generally mensual, quarterly, triannual, biannual, or annual.

instance /ˈɪnstəns/ instances n
voorbeeld
A case offered as an exemplification or a precedent; an illustrative example. [from 16th c.]
voorval
One of a series of recurring occasions, cases, essentially the same.

instant /ˈɪnstənt/ adj
dreigend op handen zijnd
(dated) Impending; imminent.
dringend ogenblikkelijk
(legal) Present; current; extant.
ogenblikkelijk onmiddelijk
Occurring immediately; immediate; present.
kortstondig
Lasting for a short moment; momentary; short-lived.
kant-en-klaar
Very quickly and easily prepared.

instant /ˈɪnstənt/ instants n
moment ogenblik poosje
A very short period of time; a moment.
ogenblik moment
A single, usually precise, point in time.

instant coffee /ˌɪnstənt ˈkɒfi/ instant coffees n
oploskoffie instantkoffie koffiepoeder
A beverage in the form of a powder, granules, or concentrated liquid, made from coffee and able to be quickly reconstituted by adding water.

instant noodle instant noodles n
instantnoedels
(chiefly, in the plural) One of a mass of dried precooked noodles fused with oil, usually soaked in boiling water for a few minutes before being eaten.

instantaneously adv
ogenblikkelijk
Without any delay; in an instantaneous manner.

instanton instantons n
instanton
(mathematics, physics) A solution to the imaginary time nonlinear field equation of Yang-Mills theory; carries information about quantum tunnelling.

instead /ɪnˈstɛd/ adv
in plaats daarvan
In the place of something (usually mentioned earlier); as a substitute or alternative.

instead of preposition
in plaats van
In lieu of; in place of; rather than.

instep /ˈinˌstɛp/ insteps n
wreef
(anatomy) The arched part of the top of the foot between the toes and the ankle.

instigate /ˈɪnstəɡeɪt/ v
aanstichten
(transitive) To goad or urge (a person) forward, especially to wicked actions.

instigator /-ɾɚ/ /ˈɪnstəˌɡeɪtɚ/ /ˈɪnstɪɡeɪtə/ instigators n
aanstichter
A person who intentionally instigates, incites, or starts something, especially one that creates trouble.

instill /ɪnˈstɪl/ v
bijbrengen
To cause a quality to become part of someone's nature.

instinct /ˈɪn.stɪŋkt/ instincts n
instinct
A natural or inherent impulse or behaviour.

instinctive /ɪnˈstɪŋktɪv/ more instinctive most instinctive adj
instinctief instinctmatig
Related to or prompted by instinct.
Driven by impulse, spontaneous and without thinking.

instinctively /ɪnˈstɪŋktɪvli/ more instinctively most instinctively adv
instinctief
Innately; by instinct; without being taught.

institute /ˈɪnstɪt(j)uːt/ /ˈɪnstɪt͡ʃuːt/ institutes n
instituut
An institution of learning; a college, especially for technical subjects

institution /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃən/ /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/ /ˌɪnstɪˈtʃuːʃən/ institutions n
instelling
A long established and respected organization, particularly one involved with education, public service, or charity work.

institutional /-ʃnəl/ /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuʃənəl/ /ˌɪnstɪˈtuʃənəl/ /ˌɪnstɪˈtʃuːʃənəl/ more institutional most institutional adj
institutioneel
Of, pertaining to, characteristic of, or organized along the lines of an institution.

instruct /ɪnˈstɹakt/ /ɪnˈstɹʌkt/ v
instrueren
(transitive) To teach by giving instructions.

instruction /ɪnˈstɹʌkʃən/ instructions n
onderwijs instructie
(uncountable) The act of instructing, teaching, or providing with information or knowledge.
aanwijzing
(countable) An order or command.
instructie
(computing) A single operation of a processor defined by an instruction set architecture.

instructive /ɪnˈstɹʌktɪv/ more instructive most instructive adj
leerzaam instructief leerrijk
Conveying knowledge, information or instruction.

instructor instructors n
instructeur instructrice leermeesteres leermeester
One who instructs; a teacher.

instrument /ˈɪnstɹəmənt/ /ˈɪnstɹʊmənt/ instruments n
instrument muziekinstrument
A device used to produce music.
instrument meetinstrument meter
A measuring or displaying device.
instrument
A tool, implement used for manipulation or measurement.

instrumental /ɪnstɹəˈmɛntəl/ /ɪnstɹʊˈmɛntəl/ more instrumental most instrumental adj
instrumentaal
(music) Pertaining to, made by, or prepared for an instrument, especially a musical instrument (rather than the human voice).

instrumental /ɪnstɹəˈmɛntəl/ /ɪnstɹʊˈmɛntəl/ instrumentals n
instrumentaal
(music) A composition written or performed without lyrics or singing, using a lead instrument to replace vocals.

instrumental case instrumental cases n
instrumentalis
(grammar) A noun case used to express means or agency—and is generally indicated in English by by or with with the objective. Languages that use the instrumental case include Armenian, Serbo-Croatian, Czech, Dyirbal, Georgian, Latvian, Slovene, Polish, Ukrainian, Quechua, Russian, Assamese, Turkish and Sanskrit. Extinct languages that used the instrumental case include Old English, Old Saxon and Old High German.

insubordination insubordinations n
insubordinatie
The quality or state of being insubordinate; disobedience to lawful authority; specifically, an employee's failure or refusal to comply with a request or an assignment given by his/her supervisor.

insufferable /ɪnˈsʌfəɹəb(ə)l/ /ɪnˈsʌfɹəb(ə)l/ more insufferable most insufferable adj
bij de beesten af bij de konijnen af onbestaanbaar onduldbaar ontoelaatbaar
Not sufferable; very difficult or impossible to endure; intolerable, unbearable.

insulate /ˈɪnsjʊleɪt/ /ˈɪnsʊleɪt/ /ˈɪnʃʊleɪt/ [ˈɪns(j)ʊle(ɪ)t] v
isoleren
To separate a body or material from others, e.g. by non-conductors to prevent the transfer of electricity, heat, etc.

insulator /ˈɪn.sjə.leɪ.tə(ɹ)/ insulators n
isolator isolatiemateriaal
A substance that does not transmit heat (thermal insulator), sound (acoustic insulator) or electricity (electrical insulator).
isolatie
A non-conductive structure, coating or device that does not transmit sound, heat or electricity (see image)

insulin /ˈɪnsjʊlin/ /ˈɪnsəlɪn/ /ˈɪnʃʊlɪn/ insulins n
insuline
A polypeptide hormone that regulates carbohydrate metabolism (in various animals including humans).

insult /ɪnˈsʌlt/ /ˈɪnsʌlt/ insults n
belediging
(uncountable) Action or form of speech deliberately intended to be rude; (countable) a particular act or statement having this effect.

insult /ɪnˈsʌlt/ /ˈɪnsʌlt/ v
beledigen
(transitive) To be insensitive, insolent, or rude to (somebody); to affront or demean (someone). [from 17th c.]

insuperable /ɪnˈsup(ə)ɹəb(ə)l/ more insuperable most insuperable adj
onoverkomelijk

insurable more insurable most insurable adj
verzekerbaar
Capable of being insured

insurance /ɪn.ˈʃɔː.ɹəns/ /ɪn.ˈʃɝ.əns/ /ɪn.ˈʃʊə.ɹəns/ /ɪn.ˈʃʊɹ.əns/ /ˈɪn.ʃɚəns/ insurances n
verzekering assurantie
A means of indemnity against a future occurrence of an uncertain event.

insurance agent insurance agents n
verzekeringsagent verzekeringsmakelaar

insurance company insurance companies n
verzekeringsmaatschappij
A company that provides insurance policies.

insurance policy insurance policies n
verzekeringscontract
(insurance) A legal document outlining a particular insurance cover for an insured entity for a given risk.

insure /ɪnˈʃɔː/ /ɪnˈʃɝ/ /ɪnˈʃʊə/ /ɪnˈʃʊɚ/ v
borgen
verzekeren
(transitive) To provide for compensation if some specified risk occurs. Often agreed by policy (contract) to offer financial compensation in case of an accident, theft or other undesirable event.
doen in verzekeringen garanderen verzekeren waarborgen
(intransitive) To deal in such contracts; subscribe to a policy of insurance

insurer /ɪnˈʃʊɹ.ɚ/ insurers n
verzekeraar assuradeur
(insurance) One who insures.

insurgent /ɪnˈsəɹd͡ʒənt/ /ɪnˈsəːdʒ(ə)nt/ adj
opstandig
Rebellious, opposing authority.

insurgent /ɪnˈsəɹd͡ʒənt/ /ɪnˈsəːdʒ(ə)nt/ insurgents n
opstandeling rebel
One of several people who take up arms against the local state authority; a participant in insurgency.

insurmountable more insurmountable most insurmountable adj
onoverkomelijk
Incapable of being passed over, surmounted, or overcome; insuperable

insurrection /ˌɪnsəˈɹɛkʃ(ə)n/ /ˌɪnsəˈɹɛkʃn̩/ insurrections n
opstand muiterij rebellie
(uncountable) The action of part or all of a national population violently rising up against the government or other authority; (countable) an instance of this; a revolt, an uprising; specifically, one that is at an initial stage or limited in nature.

intact /ɪnˈtækt/ more intact most intact adj
intact
Left complete or whole; not touched, defiled, sullied or otherwise damaged.

intangible /ɪnˈtæn.d͡ʒə.bəl/ /ɪnˈtæn.d͡ʒɪ.bəl/ [ɪnˈtæn.d͡ʒɪ.bl̩] more intangible most intangible adj
ontastbaar ontastbare
Incapable of being perceived by the senses; incorporeal.

intangible /ɪnˈtæn.d͡ʒə.bəl/ /ɪnˈtæn.d͡ʒɪ.bəl/ [ɪnˈtæn.d͡ʒɪ.bl̩] intangibles n
ontastbare
Anything intangible

integer /ˈɪn.tɪ.d͡ʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈɪn.tɪ.d͡ʒɚ/ [ˈɪn.ɾɪ.d͡ʒɚ] integers n
geheel getal
(arithmetic) A number that is not a fraction; an element of the infinite and numerable set {..., -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, ...}.

integral /ɪnˈtɛɡr(ə)l/ /ɪnˈtɛɡɹəl/ /ˈɪntəɡɹəl/ /ˈɪntɪɡr(ə)l/ /ˈɪntɪɡɹ(ə)l/ more integral most integral adj
integraal
Constituting a whole together with other parts or factors; not omittable or removable
geheel
(mathematics) Of, pertaining to, or being an integer.

integral /ɪnˈtɛɡr(ə)l/ /ɪnˈtɛɡɹəl/ /ˈɪntəɡɹəl/ /ˈɪntɪɡr(ə)l/ /ˈɪntɪɡɹ(ə)l/ integrals n
integraal
(mathematics) One of the two fundamental operations of calculus (the other being differentiation), whereby a function's displacement, area, volume, or other qualities arising from the study of infinitesimal change are quantified, usually defined as a limiting process on a sequence of partial sums. Denoted using a long s: ∫, or a variant thereof.

integral calculus n
integraalrekening
(calculus) The calculus that generalizes summation to find areas, masses, volumes, sums, and totals of quantities described by continuously varying functions.

integrand /ˈɪntɪɡɹænd/ integrands n
integrandum
(calculus) The function that is to be integrated

integrated circuit integrated circuits n
geïntegreerde schakeling
(semiconductors) A thin chip, usually of silicon, consisting of at least two interconnected semiconductor devices, mainly transistors.

integration /ˌɪn.təˈɡɹeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɪn.təˈɡɹæɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɪn.tɪˈɡɹeɪ.ʃən/ integrations n
integratie
The act or process of making whole or entire.
integratie inburgering
(society) The process of fitting into a community, notably applied to minorities.
integratie integraalrekening
(biology) In evolution, the process by which the manifold is compacted into the relatively simple and permanent; supposed to alternate with differentiation as an agent in species' development.

integument /ɪnˈtɛɡ.jʊ.mənt/ integuments n
bekleedsel huid
(biology) An outer protective covering such as the feathers or skin of an animal, a rind or shell.
omhulsel
(botany) The outer layer of an ovule, which develops into the seed coat.

intellectual /ˌɪntəˈlɛkt͡ʃwəl/ /ˌɪntəˈlɛkt͡ʃəl/ /ˌɪntəˈlɛkt͡ʃʊəl/ more intellectual most intellectual adj
verstandelijk
Pertaining to, or performed by, the intellect; mental or cognitive.

intellectual property intellectual properties n
intellectueel eigendom
(uncountable) Any product of someone's intellect that has commercial value: a piece of literature, a painting, an invention, a trademark, a trade secret, etc. Works protected under intellectual property law, and accorded intellectual property rights such as copyrights and patents.
(countable) Any individual work that is protected under intellectual property law.

intellectualization intellectualizations n
intellectualisatie
The act or process of intellectualizing.

intelligence /ɪnˈtɛl.ɪ.d͡ʒəns/ intelligences n
intelligentie
(mostly, uncountable) The quality of making use or having made use of such capacities: depth of understanding, mental quickness.
wezen
(countable) An entity that has such capacities.
inlichting inlichtingendienst
(countable) A political or military department, agency or unit designed to gather information, usually secret, about the enemy or about hostile activities.

intelligence agency intelligence agencies n
inlichtingendienst inteligentiedienst
A governmental agency that is devoted to the information gathering (known in the context as "intelligence") for purposes of national security and defense.

intelligence quotient intelligence quotients n
intelligentiequotiënt
A score derived from one of several different standardized tests attempting to measure a person's intelligence relative to that of the general population, with the average usually calibrated to a number around 100.

intelligent /ɪnˈtɛlɪd͡ʒənt/ intelligenter intelligentest more intelligent most intelligent adj
intelligent
Of high or especially quick cognitive capacity, bright.
Characterized by thoughtful interaction.
intelligent doordacht
Well thought-out, well considered.

intelligent design pn
intelligent design
The belief that biological life on Earth, or more broadly, the universe as a whole, was created by an intelligent agent (specified or unspecified) rather than being the result of undirected natural processes.

intelligentsia /ɪntɛləˈd͡ʒɛn(t)si.ə/ /ɪntɛləˈɡɛn(t)si.ə/ /ɪntɛlɪˈd͡ʒɛntsɪə/ /ɪntɛlɪˈɡɛntsɪə/ intelligentsias n
intelligentsia
(politics) The intellectual elite of a society, particularly in Marxist doctrine.

intelligible /ɪnˈtɛləd͡ʒəbl̩/ more intelligible most intelligible adj
begrijpelijk verstaanbaar
Capable of being understood; clear to the mind.

intempestivity /ɪntɛmpɛˈstɪvɪti/ n
intempestiviteit
Unseasonability; untimeliness.

intend /ɪnˈtɛnd/ v
van plan zijn
(ambitransitive, usually followed by particle "to" + verb, or "on"/"upon" + noun) To fix the mind upon (something, or something to be accomplished); be intent upon

intense /ɪnˈtɛns/ intenser intensest more intense most intense adj
intens
(also, figurative) Under tension; tightly drawn; strained, stressed, tense.

intensify /ɪnˈtɛnsɪfaɪ/ v
intensiveren
(intransitive) To become intense, or more intense; to act with increasing power or energy.

intensive care n
intensieve zorg intensive care
(medicine) The support and monitoring of critically ill patients, especially by the use of instrumentation and specialized staff and equipment.

intensive care unit intensive care units n
intensievezorgafdeling intensive care-afdeling
A hospital ward into which critically ill patients, in danger of dying, are admitted and closely monitored (abbreviation: ICU).

intent /ɪnˈtɛnt/ intents n
bedoeling
Something that is intended.

intention /ɪnˈtɛnʃən/ intentions n
opzet voornemen oogmerk intentie
A course of action that a person intends to follow.
bedoeling
The goal or purpose.

intentional /ɪnˈtɛnʃənəl/ [ɪnˈtʰɛnʃn̩ɫ̩] more intentional most intentional adj
opzettelijk
Intended or planned; done deliberately or voluntarily.
met voorbedachte rade
(legal) Done with intent.

intently /ɪnˈtɛntli/ more intently most intently adv
aandachtig
In an intent or focused manner.

inter /ɪnˈtɜː(ɹ)/ /ɪnˈtɝ/ v
begraven ter aarde bestellen
To bury in a grave.

inter alia adv
onder andere
Among other things.

inter- /ɪntə/ /ɪntɚ/ [ɪn(ɾ)ɚ] [ɪɾ̃ɚ] prefix
inter-
between, amid, among

interact /ɪn.təˈɹækt/ /ɪn.tɚˈækt/ interacts n
entr’acte tussenspel
(dated) A short act or piece between others, as in a play; a break between acts.

interact /ɪn.təˈɹækt/ /ɪn.tɚˈækt/ v
interageren beïnvloeden elkaar in wisselwerking zijn met
(intransitive) To act upon each other.

interaction /ˌɪn.təˈɹæk.ʃən/ /ˌɪn.tɚˈæk.ʃən/ interactions n
interactie wisselwerking
The situation or occurrence in which two or more objects or events act upon one another to produce a new effect; the effect resulting from such a situation or occurrence.
interactie
A conversation or exchange between people.

interbreed /ɪnteɹˈbɹid/ v
intelen
To breed or reproduce within an isolated community.
hybridiseren
To breed or reproduce within a heterogenous community, the products of which produce hybrids.

intercept /ɪntəˈsɛpt/ /ɪntɚˈsɛpt/ /ˈɪntəsɛpt/ /ˈɪntɚsɛpt/ v
onderscheppen
(transitive) To stop, deflect or divert (something in progress or motion).
(transitive, American football) Of a defensive player: to steal a pass thrown by the opposing team, gaining possession of the ball.
(transitive, sports) To gain possession of (the ball) in a ball game.

intercession intercessions n
voorspraak
The act of intervening or mediating between two parties.

interchange /ɪntə(ɹ)ˈtʃeɪndʒ/ /ɪntɚˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒ/ /ˈɪntə(ɹ).tʃeɪndʒ/ /ˈɪntɚt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒ/ interchanges n
knooppunt verkeersknooppunt verkeerswisselaar aansluiting
(countable) A junction in which traffic may merge to enter or diverge to exit a limited-access highway to access a surface street, without crossing traffic on the main highway.
knooppunt verkeersknooppunt verkeerswisselaar
(rail transport, countable) A connection between two or more lines, services or modes of transport; a station at which such a connection can be made.

interchangeable /ɪntɚˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒəbl̩/ [ɪɾ̃ɚˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒəbl̩] adj
uitwisselbaar
Freely substitutable; that may be swapped at will.

intercostal /ˌɪn.təˈkɒs.təl/ /ˌɪn.tɚˈkɔ.stəl/ adj
intercostaal tussenribs
(anatomy) Between the ribs of an animal or person.

intercostal /ˌɪn.təˈkɒs.təl/ /ˌɪn.tɚˈkɔ.stəl/ intercostals n
tussenribspier
(anatomy) The intercostal muscles.

intercourse /ˈɪn.təˌkɔːs/ /ˈɪn.tɚˌkoɹs/ /ˈɪn.tɚˌkɔɹs/ intercourses n
communicatie conversatie
Communication, conversation.
betrekkingen onderhandelingen
Dealings between countries.
geslachtsverkeer sexuele betrekkingen
Sexual intercourse usually involving humans.

intercultural more intercultural most intercultural adj
intercultureel
of, relating to, or between different cultures

interdependent more interdependent most interdependent adj
wederzijds afhankelijk
Mutually dependent; reliant on one another.

interdict /ɪntəˈdɪkt/ /ɪntɚˈdɪkt/ /ˈɪntədɪkt/ /ˈɪntɚdɪkt/ interdicts n
interdictie
A papal decree prohibiting the administration of the sacraments from a political entity under the power of a single person (e.g., a king or an oligarchy with similar powers). Extreme unction/Anointing of the Sick is excepted.

interdigital adj
tussen de vingers
(anatomy) Between the fingers or toes.

interdisciplinary more interdisciplinary most interdisciplinary adj
interdisciplinair
Of or pertaining to multiple distinct academic disciplines or fields of study.
Of or pertaining to a linkage between multiple distinct academic disciplines or fields of study.

interest /ˈɪntəɹst/ /ˈɪntəɹəst/ /ˈɪntəɹɛst/ /ˈɪntəɹɪst/ /ˈɪntɹəst/ /ˈɪntɹɛst/ /ˈɪntɹɪst/ interests n
interest rente
(uncountable, finance) The price paid for obtaining, or price received for providing, money or goods in a credit transaction, calculated as a fraction of the amount or value of what was borrowed. [from earlier 16th c.]
interesse
(uncountable) A great attention and concern from someone or something; intellectual curiosity. [from later 18th c.]
interesse belangstelling
(uncountable) Attention that is given to or received from someone or something.
belang
(countable) An involvement, claim, right, share, stake in or link with a financial, business, or other undertaking or endeavor.

interest /ˈɪntəɹst/ /ˈɪntəɹəst/ /ˈɪntəɹɛst/ /ˈɪntəɹɪst/ /ˈɪntɹəst/ /ˈɪntɹɛst/ /ˈɪntɹɪst/ v
interesseren
(obsolete, often, _, impersonal) To be concerned with or engaged in; to affect; to concern; to excite.

interest-free adj
renteloos rentevrij
(finance) Not charging interest; not subject to interest payments.

interested /ˈɪntəɹɛstəd/ /ˈɪntəɹɛstɪd/ /ˈɪntəɹɪstɪd/ /ˈɪntɹəstəd/ /ˈɪntɹəstɪd/ /ˈɪntɹɪstɪd/ more interested most interested adj
geïnteresseerd geïnteresseerde
Having or showing interest (attention or curiosity).
belanghebbend
Owning a share of a company; being a shareholder.

interesting /ˈɪn(t)əɹɛstɪŋ/ /ˈɪntəɹəstɪŋ/ /ˈɪntɹəstɪŋ/ /ˈɪntɹɛstɪŋ/ /ˈɪntɹɪstɪŋ/ more interesting most interesting adj
interessant belangwekkend
Arousing or holding the attention or interest of someone.

interface /ˈɪn(t)ɚˌfeɪs/ /ˈɪntəfeɪs/ interfaces n
aansluiting koppeling raakpunt
The point of interconnection or contact between entities.
(object-oriented programming) In some languages, a block of code declaring the interface (point of interconnection) between a class and code that interacts with it.
interface
(computing) The point of interconnection between systems or subsystems.
(computing) The connection between a user and a machine.
(computing, object-oriented) The connection between parts of software; also the public or published sections of an object or module,
(computing, object-oriented) In object-oriented programming, a piece of code defining a set of operations that other code must implement.

interfere /ˌɪntəˈfɪə(ɹ)/ /ˌɪntɚˈfɪɹ/ v
hinderen maken

interference /ˌɪntə(ɹ)ˈfɪəɹəns/ /ˌɪntəɹˈfiɹɪns/ interferences n
bemoeien
The act of interfering with something, or something that interferes.
interferentie storing
(physics) An effect caused by the superposition of two systems of waves.

interferometry n
interferometrie
(physics) The design and use of optical or radio interferometers.

interferon interferons n
interferon
(biochemistry) Any of a group of glycoproteins, produced by the immune system, that prevent viral replication in infected cells.

interfix interfixes n
interfix invoegsel
(linguistic morphology) A morph inserted between two morphemes in the process of word formation, such as the empty morphs English -i- and -o-.

intergalactic adj
intergalactisch
(astronomy) Occurring between galaxies.

intergovernmental adj
intergouvernementeel
Of, relating to, or involving two or more governments.

interim /ˈɪntəɹɪm/ adj
tussentijds
Transitional.

interior /ɪnˈtɪ.ɹi.ɚ/ /ɪnˈtɪə.ɹɪ.ə/ interiors n
interieur
The inside of a building, container, cavern, or other enclosed structure.

interject /ɪn.təˈdʒɛkt/ /ɪn.tɚˈd͡ʒɛkt/ v
tussenwerpen
(transitive) To insert something between other things.
tussenkomen
(intransitive) To interpose oneself; to intervene.

interjection /ɪn.təˈdʒɛk.ʃən/ /ˌɪn.tɚˈd͡ʒɛk.ʃən/ interjections n
tussenwerpsel
(grammar) An exclamation or filled pause; a word or phrase with no particular grammatical relation to a sentence, often an expression of emotion.

interlingual adj
interlinguaal
(linguistics, translation studies) Spanning multiple languages; having a multilingual flair or quality.

interlocutor /ˌɪn.təɹˈlɑ.kə.təɹ/ /ˌɪn.təɹˈlɑk.ju.təɹ/ /ˌɪn.təɹˈlɑk.jə.təɹ/ /ˌɪntəˈlɒkjətə/ /ˌɪntəˈlɒkjʊtə/ interlocutors n
gesprekspartner
A person who takes part in dialogue or conversation.

interloper /ˌɪntəˈləʊ̯pə/ /ˌɪntɚˈloʊ̯pɚ/ /ˌɪɾ̃ɚˈloʊ̯pɚ/ interlopers n
indringer
One who interferes, intrudes or gets involved where not welcome, particularly a self-interested intruder.

intermediary /ˌɪn(t)ɚˈmidiˌɛɹi/ /ˌɪntə(ɹ)ˈmiːdi.əɹi/ /ˌɪntə(ɹ)ˈmiːdjəɹi/ /ˌɪntə(ɹ)ˈmiːdʒəɹi/ intermediaries n
tussenpersoon bemiddelaar
An agent acting as a mediator between sides to facilitate agreement or cooperation.

intermediate /ɪn.tə(ɹ)ˈmi.di.ət/ /ɪn.tə(ɹ)ˈmi.diˌeɪt/ /ˌɪn.tɚˈmi.di.eɪt/ /ˌɪn.tɚˈmi.di.ət/ more intermediate most intermediate adj
middelmatig
Being between two extremes, or in the middle of a range.

intermediate frequency intermediate frequencies n
middenfrequentie

interment /ɪnˈtɜːmənt/ /ɪnˈtɝmənt/ interments n
begrafenis teraardebestelling
The act of burying a dead body; burial.

intermittent /ˌɪntəˈmɪtn̩t/ /ˌɪntɚˈmɪtn̩t/ more intermittent most intermittent adj
fluctuerend intermitterend met tussenpozen wederkerend
Stopping and starting, occurring, or presenting at intervals; coming after a particular time span.

intermittently /ɪn.təˈmɪt.ənt.lɪ/ adv
af en aan met onderbrekingen met tussenpozen
Stopping or starting at intervals.

intern /ˈɪntɜːn/ /ˈɪntɝn/ interns n
stagiair
A student or recent graduate who works in order to gain experience in their chosen field.
co-assistent intern
A medical student or recent graduate working in a hospital as a final part of medical training.

intern /ɪnˈtɜːn/ /ɪnˈtɝn/ v
interneren
(transitive) To imprison somebody, usually without trial.

internal /ɪnˈtɜː.nl̩/ /ɪnˈtɜː.nəl/ /ɪnˈtɝ.nl̩/ /ˈɪnˌtɝ.nl̩/ more internal most internal adj
binnenlands
Concerned with the domestic affairs of a nation, state or other political community.
intern
Concerned with the non-public affairs of a company or other organisation.
inwendig
(medicine) Within the body.
intern inwendig
Of the inner nature of a thing.

internal combustion engine internal combustion engines n
interne verbrandingsmotor verbrandingsmotor
A heat engine in which intermittent or the continuous burning of a fuel takes place inside a combustion chamber; the resulting pressurized gas acts directly on the engine to do useful work, such as a piston engine, gas turbine, jet engine or rocket.

international /ˌɪn.təˈnæʃ.(ə.)n(ə)l/ /ˌɪn.tɚˈnæʃ.(ə.)n(ə)l/ [ˌɪntəˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)ɫ] [ˌɪntɚˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)ɫ] [ˌɪɾ̃ɚˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)ɫ] more international most international adj
internationaal
common to, or affecting, two or more nations.
Of or concerning the association called the International.

international community n
internationale gemeenschap

international law n
volkenrecht
Set of rules generally regarded and accepted as binding in relations between states and between nations, serving as a framework for the practice of stable and organized international relations.

international organization international organizations n
internationale organisatie
(international law) An organisation established by a treaty or other instrument governed by international law and possessing its own international legal personality.

international relations n
internationale betrekkingen
The study of political and trade relationships among countries.

internationalism internationalisms n
internationalisme
(politics) Political, economic and cultural cooperation between nations.

internecine /-sɪn/ /ˌɪntəˈniːsaɪn/ /ˌɪntɚˈnisin/ /ˌɪntɚˈnɛsin/ /ˌɪntɚˈnɛsən/ adj
verwoestend
broederstrijd?
Mutually destructive; most often applied to warfare.
stammentwist?
Characterized by struggle within a group, usually applied to an ethnic or familial relationship.

internet /ˈɪntəˌnɛt/ /ˈɪntɚˌnɛt/ [ˈɪntʰɚˌnɛt̚] [ˈɪɾ̃ɚˌnɛt̚] v
internetten
(intransitive, Internet, informal) To use the Internet; specifically, to search for information using the Internet.

internist internists n
internist
(medicine) A physician who specialises in internal medicine.

internment camp internment camps n
interneringskamp strafkamp
(euphemism) a concentration camp, especially a non-Nazi one from before or during WWII; a detention center; a relocation camp.

internship /ˈɪntɜːnʃɪp/ /ˈɪntɝnʃɪp/ internships n
stage
A job taken by a student in order to learn a profession or trade.

internship report internship reports n
stageverslag

interoperability /ˌɪntəɹɒpəɹəˈbɪləti/ interoperabilities n
interoperabiliteit
The capability of a product or system, to interact and function with others reciprocally.
(military) The capacity for a service, piece of equipment etc., to be operated by different forces or groups.

interpellation interpellations n
interpellatie
(politics) The act of interpellating (questioning); the period in which government officials are questioned about and explain an act, a policy or a point raised during a debate.

interplanetary adj
interplanetair
Existing or occurring between planets.

interpolation /ɪnˌtɜː(ɹ)pəˈleɪʃən/ interpolations n
interpolatie

interpret /ɪn.tɚˈpɹɛt/ /ɪnˈtɜː.pɹɪt/ /ɪnˈtɝ.pɹɪt/ /ˈin.tɚ.pɹɛt/ v
vertalen tolken
To decode the meaning of a topic and then act, whether to continue researching the topic, follow through, act in opposition, or further the understanding through sharing an interpretation.
interpreteren
To explain or tell the meaning of; to translate orally into intelligible or familiar language or terms. applied especially to language, but also to dreams, signs, conduct, mysteries, etc.
To apprehend and represent by means of art; to show by illustrative representation

interpretable [ɪn.tɚˈpɹɛt.ə.bl̩] [ɪnˈtɜː.pɹɪ.tə.bl̩] [ɪnˈtɝ.pɹɪ.tə.bl̩] [ˈin.tɚ.pɹɛt.ə.bl̩] more interpretable most interpretable adj
interpretabel
Capable of being interpreted or explained.

interpretation /ɪntəpɹəˈteɪʃən/ /ɪntɚpɹəˈteɪʃən/ interpretations n
interpretatie
(countable) An act of interpreting or explaining something unclear; a translation; a version.
(countable) A sense given by an interpreter; an exposition or explanation given; meaning.
tolken
(uncountable, linguistics, translation studies) The discipline or study of translating one spoken or signed language into another (as opposed to translation, which concerns itself with written language).

interpreter /ɪnˈtɜːpɹɪtə/ /ɪnˈtɝpɹɪtɚ/ interpreters n
tolk uitlegger
A person who converts spoken or signed language into a different language for the benefit of one or more others who do not understand the first language being used (especially if in real time or shortly after that person has finished communicating). (Contrasted with translator.)

interpunct interpuncts n
halfhoge punt hoge punt
(typography) The punctuation mark ⟨·⟩.

interrex interreges interrexes n
interrex

interrobang /ɪnˈtɛ.ɹɔˌbæŋ/ /ɪnˈtɛ.ɹəʊˌbæŋ/ /ɪnˈtɛ.ɹəˌbæŋ/ interrobangs n
interrobang
The nonstandard punctuation mark ‽ (a combination of ? and !), which may be used at the end of a sentence to express excitement or disbelief, or to indicate that it is a rhetorical question. [from 1962.]

interrogate /ɪnˈtɛɹ.ə.ɡeɪt/ /ɪnˈtɛɹ.ə.ɡæɪt/ /ɪnˈtɛɹ.əˌɡeɪt/ v
verhoren ondervragen interrogeren
(transitive) to question or quiz, especially in a thorough and/or aggressive manner

interrogation /ɪnˌteɹ.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ interrogations n
verhoor ondervraging
The act of interrogating or questioning; examination by questions; inquiry.

interrogative /ˌɪn.təˈɹɑ.ɡə.tɪv/ /ˌɪn.təˈɹɒɡ.ə.tɪv/ /ˌɪn.təˈɹɔɡ.ə.tɪv/ [ˌɪn.təˈɹɑ.ɡə.ɾɪv] [ˌɪn.təˈɹɔɡ.ə.ɾɪv] adj
vragend
(grammar) Asking or denoting a question: as, an interrogative phrase, pronoun, or point.

interrogative /ˌɪn.təˈɹɑ.ɡə.tɪv/ /ˌɪn.təˈɹɒɡ.ə.tɪv/ /ˌɪn.təˈɹɔɡ.ə.tɪv/ [ˌɪn.təˈɹɑ.ɡə.ɾɪv] [ˌɪn.təˈɹɔɡ.ə.ɾɪv] interrogatives n
interrogatief vraagwoord
(grammar) A word (pronoun, pronominal adjective, or adverb) implying interrogation, or used for asking a question: why, who, when, etc.
vraag
(rare) A question; an interrogation.

interrogative pronoun interrogative pronouns n
vragend voornaamwoord
(grammar) A pronoun used in a question. In English, the five interrogative pronouns are what, which, who, whom, and whose (also used as relative pronouns). These require no antecedent.

interrupt /ˈɪntəˌɹʌpt/ /ˌɪntəˈɹʌpt/ v
onderbreken afbreken
(ambitransitive) To disturb or halt (an ongoing process or action, or the person performing it) by interfering suddenly, especially by speaking.

interruption /ˌɪntəˈɹʌpʃən/ interruptions n
onderbreking
The act of interrupting, or the state of being interrupted.
A time interval during which there is a cessation of something.

intersection /ˈɪntəɹˌsɛkʃən/ /ˌɪntəɹˈsɛkʃən/ intersections n
kruispunt kruising
The junction of two (or more) paths, streets, highways, or other thoroughfares.
kruispunt doorsnijding
(geometry) The point or set of points common to two geometrical objects (such as the point where two lines meet or the line where two planes intersect).
doorsnede
(set theory) The set containing all the elements that are common to two or more sets.

intersectionality /ɪntəˌsɛkʃəˈnælɪti/ /ɪntɚˌsɛkʃəˈnæləti/ intersectionalities n
intersectionaliteit kruispuntdenken
The study of (or a sociological methodology of studying) overlapping or intersecting social identities and related systems of oppression, domination, or discrimination.

intersex /ˈɪntəsɛks/ /ˈɪntɚsɛks/ adj
interseks interseksueel
(of an individual) Having any of a variety of inherent conditions (in a species with distinct sexes) in which one's sex characteristics differ from those of a typical male and female; for example, having sex characteristics relating to both male and female sexes.

intersex /ˈɪntəsɛks/ /ˈɪntɚsɛks/ intersexes n
interseks interseksueel
(biology, zoology) An individual with any of these conditions.

intersexuality n
intersekse interseksualiteit
The state of having the physical features of both sexes, or of having ambiguous sex, i.e. not unambiguously male or female.

interstellar adj
interstellair
Between the stars.

interstice /ɪnˈtɚ.stəs/ /ɪnˈtɜː.stɪs/ interstices n
tussenruimte opening
A small opening or space between objects, especially adjacent objects or objects set closely together, as between cords in a rope or components of a multiconductor electrical cable or between atoms in a crystal.

interstitial /ɪntəɹˈstɪʃəl/ /ɪntəˈstɪʃəl/ adj
interstitieel met betrekking tot een tussenruimte tussenliggend
Of, relating to, or situated in an interstice.

interstitial fluid interstitial fluids n
weefselvloeistof weefselvocht
(physiology) A solution found in tissue spaces that inundates and moistens cells in multicellular animals.

interval /ˈɪntəvəl/ /ˈɪntɚvəl/ intervals n
interval
A distance in space.
A period of time.
(music) The difference (a ratio or logarithmic measure) in pitch between two notes, often referring to those two pitches themselves (otherwise known as a dyad).

intervene /ˌɪntə(ɹ)ˈviːn/ v
ingrijpen tussenkomen interveniëren
(ambitransitive) To come between, or to be between, persons or things.

intervention /ɪntəˈvɛnʃən/ /ɪntɚˈvɛnʃən/ interventions n
tussenkomst
The action of intervening; interfering in some course of events.
ingreep
(medicine) An action taken or procedure performed; an operation.

interventionism interventionisms n
interventionisme
(politics) The political practice of intervening in a sovereign state's affairs.

interventionist more interventionist most interventionist adj
interventionistisch

intervertebral disc intervertebral discs n
tussenwervelschijf
(anatomy) A disc between the vertebra in the spine.

interview /ˈɪntəvjuː/ /ˈɪntɚvjuː/ interviews n
interview vraaggesprek
A conversation in person (or, by extension, over the telephone, Internet etc.) between a journalist and someone whose opinion or statements he or she wishes to record for publication, broadcast etc. [from 19th c.]
A formal meeting, in person, for the assessment of a candidate or applicant. [from 20th c.]

interview /ˈɪntəvjuː/ /ˈɪntɚvjuː/ v
interviewen
(intransitive) To be interviewed; to attend an interview.

interviewee /ˌɪn.tə.vjuːˈiː/ /ˌɪn.tɚ.vjuːˈiː/ interviewees n
geïnterviewde
Someone being interviewed, i.e. the person answering the questions.

interviewer /ˈɪntəvjuːə/ /ˈɪntɚvjuɚ/ interviewers n
interviewer interviewster
One who interviews.

interweave /ˌɪntəɹˈwiv/ /ˌɪntəˈwiːv/ [-ɾəɹ-] v
aanelkaarweven
(transitive) To combine (things) through weaving.

interweb /ˈɪntəˌwɛb/ /ˈɪntɚˌwɛb/ interwebs interwebz n
interweb
(Internet slang, humorous, often, plural) The Internet.

intestine /ɪnˈtɛstaɪn/ /ɪnˈtɛstɪn/ /ɪnˈtɛsˌtiːn/ /ˈɪntɛstaɪn/ /ˈɪntɛstɪn/ intestines n
darm ingewanden
(anatomy, often pluralized) The alimentary canal of an animal through which food passes after having passed all stomachs.
One of certain subdivisions of this part of the alimentary canal, such as the small or large intestine in human beings.

intimacy /ˈɪn.tɪ.mə.si/ intimacies n
intimiteit
(uncountable, countable) Feeling or atmosphere of closeness and openness towards someone else, often but not necessarily involving sexuality.

intimacy coordinator intimacy coordinators n
intimiteitscoördinator
(film, TV) A member of a film crew who ensures the well-being of actors who participate in sex scenes or other intimate scenes.

intimate /ˈɪn.tɪ.meɪt/ /ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/ more intimate most intimate adj
innig intiem
Closely acquainted; familiar.
intiem
Of or involved in a sexual relationship.
Personal; private.

intimate /ˈɪn.tɪ.meɪt/ /ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/ v
laten doorschemeren suggereren
(ambitransitive) To suggest or disclose (something) discreetly.

intimate partner violence n
partnergeweld
Domestic violence between people who are in an intimate relationship.

intimidate /ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪt/ v
intimideren inschuchteren
(transitive) To make timid or afraid; to cause to feel fear or nervousness; to deter, especially by threats of violence

intimidation /ɪntɪmɪˈdeɪʃən/ intimidations n
intimidatie
The act of making timid or fearful or of deterring by threats; the state of being intimidated.

intimidator intimidators n
intimidator
One who intimidates.

intolerance /ɪnˈtɑ.lə.ɹəns/ /ɪnˈtɒl.ə.ɹəns/ /ɪnˈtɔl.ə.ɹəns/ intolerances n
intolerantie onverdraagzaamheid
(uncountable) The state of being intolerant.
intolerantie
(countable, medicine) Extreme sensitivity to a food or drug; of a food that is generally considered edible, an individual inability to digest it.

intolerant /ɪnˈtɑləɹənt/ /ɪnˈtɒləɹənt/ more intolerant most intolerant adj
onverdraagzaam intolerant
Not tolerant; close-minded about new or different ideas; indisposed to tolerate contrary opinions or beliefs; impatient of dissent or opposition; denying or refusing the right of private opinion or choice in others; inclined to persecute or suppress dissent.

intonation /ɪntəˈneɪʃən/ intonations n
intonatie zinsmelodie
(linguistics) The rise and fall of the voice in speaking.

intoxicate /ɪnˈtɑksɪkeɪt/ /ɪnˈtɑksɪkət/ /ɪnˈtɒksɪkeɪt/ /ɪnˈtɒksɪkət/ v
vergiftigen
To stupefy by doping with chemical substances such as alcohol.

intoxicated /ɪnˈtɑksɪkeɪtɪd/ /ɪnˈtɒksɪkeɪtɪd/ more intoxicated most intoxicated adj
dronken zat bedronken gealcoholiseerd
Stupefied by alcohol, drunk.

intoxication /ɪntɑksɪˈkeɪʃən/ /ɪntɒksɪˈkeɪʃən/ intoxications n
intoxicatie
A poisoning, as by a spirituous or a narcotic substance.

intractability intractabilities n
balsturigheid eigengereidheid eigenwijsheid eigenzinnigheid hardnekkigheid lastigheid
The state of being intractable; intractableness.

intractable /ɪnˈtɹæk.tə.bəl/ more intractable most intractable adj
koppig obstinaat
onhandelbaar
Not tractable; not able to be managed, controlled, governed or directed.
moeilijk
(maths) (of a mathematical problem) Not able to be solved in polynomial time; too difficult to attempt to solve.

intralingual adj
intralinguaal
(linguistics, translation studies) Contained within the same language; involving a monolingual process.

intramuscular adj
intramusculair
Inside a muscle or the muscles.

intransigence /ɪnˈtɹæn.sɪ.d͡ʒəns/ intransigences n
onverzettelijkheid
Unwillingness to change one's views or to agree.

intransigent /ɪnˈtɹæn.sə.d͡ʒənt/ /ɪnˈtɹæn.zə.d͡ʒənt/ more intransigent most intransigent adj
onverzettelijk
Unwilling to compromise or moderate a position; unreasonable.

intransitive /ɪnˈtɹænsətɪv/ /ɪnˈtɹænzətɪv/ adj
intransitief onovergangelijk
(grammar, of a verb) Not transitive: not having, or not taking, a direct object.

intransitive verb /ɪnˌtɹænsətɪv ˈvɜːb/ /ɪnˌtɹænzətɪv ˈvɜːb/ intransitive verbs n
onovergankelijk werkwoord
(grammar) An action verb which does not take a direct object.

intranslatability n
onvertaalbaarheid
The quality or property of being untranslatable; inability to be translated.

intrasexual adj
binnengeslachtelijk binnengeslachts-
Within a group of individuals of the same sex.

intraspecific more intraspecific most intraspecific adj
intraspecifiek
Occurring among members of the same species.

intrauterine /ˌɪntrəˈjuːtəɹaɪn/ /ˌɪntrəˈjuːtəɹɪn/ adj
binnenbaarmoederlijk
Located or taking place inside the uterus.

intrauterine device intrauterine devices n
spiraal spiraaltje
A contraceptive device consisting of a spiral or similar shape of plastic or metal inserted through the vagina into the uterus in order to prevent the implantation of a fertilized egg.

intravenous /ɪntɹəˈviːnəs/ adj
intraveneus
Inside the veins.

intravenously adv
intraveneuze
(medicine) In an intravenous manner; by means of intravenous injection.

intrepid /ɪnˈtɹɛpɪd/ more intrepid most intrepid adj
onvervaard onbevreesd onversaagd
Fearless; bold; brave.

intrepidness n
onverschrokkenheid
The quality of being intrepid; bravery.

intricacy /ɪnˈtɹɪ.kə.si/ /ˈɪn.tɹɪ.kə.si/ intricacies n
verwikkeling
The state or quality of being intricate or entangled.

intricate /ˈɪn.tɹɪ.kət/ more intricate most intricate adj
gecompliceerd ingewikkeld
Having a great deal of fine detail or complexity.

intrigue /ɪnˈtɹiːɡ/ /ˈɪntɹiːɡ/ intrigues n
intrige
A complicated or clandestine plot or scheme intended to effect some purpose by secret artifice; conspiracy; stratagem.

intrigue /ɪnˈtɹiːɡ/ /ˈɪntɹiːɡ/ v
intrigeren
(intransitive) To conceive or carry out a secret plan intended to harm; to form a plot or scheme.
(transitive) To arouse the interest of; to fascinate.

intriguing /ɪnˈtɹiːɡɪŋ/ more intriguing most intriguing adj
intrigerend
Causing a desire to know more; mysterious.

intrinsic /ɪn.ˈtɹɪn.zɪk/ more intrinsic most intrinsic adj
intrinsiek
Innate, inherent, inseparable from the thing itself, essential.

intrinsically more intrinsically most intrinsically adv
innerlijk intrinsiek wezenlijk
In an intrinsic manner; internally; essentially.

intro /ˈɪntɹoʊ/ intros n
intro
(informal) An introduction.
(informal) The opening sequence at beginning of a film, television program, etc.

introduce /ˌɪntəɹˈdus/ /ˌɪntɹəˈdjuːs/ /ˌɪntɹəˈdus/ v
voorstellen introduceren
(transitive, of people) To cause (someone) to be acquainted (with someone else).
voorstellen
(transitive) To make (something or someone) known by formal announcement or recommendation.
introduceren
(transitive) To bring (something) into practice.

introduction /ˌɪntɹəˈdʌkʃən/ introductions n
inleiding introductie
The act or process of introducing.
A means, such as a personal letter, of presenting one person to another.
An initial section of a book or article, which introduces the subject material.

introductory /ˌɪntrəˈdʌktəri/ adj
inleidend
Introducing; giving a preview or idea of.

introit /ən-/ /ɪnˈtɹəʊɪt/ /ˈɪntɹɔɪt/ /ˈɪnˌtɹɔɪt/ introits n
introïtus
(Roman Catholicism, music) A prayer, typically part of a psalm or other portion of the Bible, read or sung at the start of Mass while or immediately after the priest ascends to the altar.

introverted more introverted most introverted adj
eenzelvig in zichzelf gekeerd introvert
(psychology) Of or characteristic of the personality of an introvert: thoughtful, reflective.

intrude /ɪnˈtɹuːd/ v
binnendringen storen
(intransitive) To thrust oneself in; to come or enter without invitation, permission, or welcome; to encroach; to trespass.

intruder /ənˈtɹudɚ/ /ɪnˈtɹuː.də(ɹ)/ intruders n
indringer
Someone who intrudes.

intrusive /ɪnˈtɹuːsɪv/ more intrusive most intrusive adj
intrusief
Tending to intrude; doing that which is not welcome; interrupting or disturbing; entering without permission or welcome.

intuition /ɪntuˈɪʃən/ /ˌɪntjuːˈɪʃən/ /ˌɪntʃuː-/ intuitions n
intuïtie
Immediate cognition without the use of conscious rational processes.
A perceptive insight gained by the use of this faculty.

intuitionism intuitionisms n
intuïtionisme
(mathematics) An approach to mathematics/logic which avoids proof by contradiction, and which requires that, in order to prove that something exists, one must construct it.

intuitionistic logic intuitionistic logics n
intuïtionistische logica
(mathematics, logic) A type of logic which rejects the axiom law of excluded middle or, equivalently, the law of double negation and/or Peirce's law. It is the foundation of intuitionism.

intuitive /ɪnˈt(j)uːɪtɪv/ /ɪnˈtjuːɪtɪv/ more intuitive most intuitive adj
intuïtief
Spontaneous, without requiring conscious thought.

intuitiveness /ɪnˈtjuːɪtɪvnəs/ n
intuïtiviteit
The state of being intuitive.

inula /ˈɪnjələ/ /ˈɪnjʊlə/ inulas n
alant
Any of several plants of the genus Inula, such as elecampane.
alantswortel
The dried root of such a plant used as a stimulant.

inundate /ˈɪn.ən.deɪt/ /ˈɪn.ʌn.deɪt/ v
inunderen
To cover with large amounts of water; to flood.

inundation inundations n
inundatie
The act of inundating; an overflow; a flood; a rising and spreading of water over grounds.

inure /ɪˈnjɔː/ /ɪˈnjʊə/ /ɪˈnjʊɹ/ v
gewennen verharden harden iemand begunstigen in voege treden stalen
(transitive) To cause someone to become accustomed to something that requires prolonged or repeated tolerance of one or more unpleasantries. [from 16th c.]

invade /ɪnˈveɪd/ v
binnenvallen aanvallen
(transitive) To enter by force in order to conquer.

invader /ɪn.ˈveɪ.də(ɹ)/ invaders n
indringer indringster
An intruder (especially on someone's privacy)

invalid /ɪnˈvæl.ɪd/ more invalid most invalid adj
ongeldig
Not valid; not true, correct, acceptable or appropriate.

invalid /ˈɪn.və.lɪd/ invalids n
invalide gehandicapte
(dated, sometimes, offensive) Any person with a disability or illness.
invalide bedlegerige zieke
(dated, sometimes, offensive) A person who is confined to home or bed because of illness, disability or injury; one who is too sick or weak to care for themselves.

invalidate /ɪnˈvæl.ə.dæɪt/ /ɪnˈvæl.əˌdeɪt/ /ɪnˈvæl.ɪ.deɪt/ v
ontkrachten
To make invalid. Especially applied to contract law.

invariable /ɪnˈvɛə.ɹi.ə.bl̩/ /ɪnˈvɛɚbl̩/ /ɪnˈvɛɹ.i.ə.bl̩/ adj
onveranderlijk
Not variable; unalterable; uniform; always having the same value.

invariably /ɪnˈvɛ(ə).ɹə.bli/ /ɪnˈvɛə.ɹi.ə.bli/ /ɪnˈvɛɹ.i.ə.bli/ adv
onveranderlijk steevast
Every time; always, without change.

invariant more invariant most invariant adj
onveranderlijk
Not varying; constant.

invasion /ɪnˈveɪʒən/ invasions n
invasie inval
A military action consisting of armed forces of one geopolitical entity entering territory controlled by another such entity, generally with the objective of conquering territory or altering the established government.

invective /ɪnˈvɛktɪv/ invectives n
scheldwoord
Something spoken or written, intended to cast shame, disgrace, censure, or reproach on another.

inveigh /ɪnˈveɪ/ v
krachtig protesteren schelden tieren
(intransitive, with against or occasionally about, formerly also with on, at, upon) To complain loudly, to give voice to one's censure or criticism [from 16th c.]
lokken meesleuren verleiden
(obsolete, transitive) To draw in or away; to entice, inveigle. [17th–19th c.]

invent /ɪnˈvɛnt/ v
uitvinden uitdenken
To design a new process or mechanism.
uitvinden bedenken uitdenken verzinnen
To create something fictional for a particular purpose.

invention /ɪnˈvɛnʃən/ inventions n
uitvinding
Something invented.

inventive /ɪnˈvɛntɪv/ more inventive most inventive adj
vindingrijk
Possessed of a particular capacity for the design of new mechanisms or processes, creative or skilful at inventing.

inventiveness inventivenesses n
vindingrijkheid
The quality of being inventive; the faculty of inventing.

inventor /ɪnˈvɛntə/ /ɪnˈvɛntɚ/ inventors n
uitvinder
One who invents, either as a hobby or as an occupation.

inventory /ɪnˈvɛn.tə.ɹi/ /ˈɪn.vən.tɹi/ /ˈɪn.vənˌtɔ.ɹi/ inventories n
inventaris voorraad
(operations) The stock of an item on hand at a particular location or business.
inventaris
(operations) A detailed list of all of the items on hand.
inventariseren
(operations) The process of producing or updating such a list.

inventory /ɪnˈvɛn.tə.ɹi/ /ˈɪn.vən.tɹi/ /ˈɪn.vənˌtɔ.ɹi/ v
inventariseren
(transitive, operations) To take stock of the resources or items on hand; to produce an inventory.

inventory management n
voorraadbeheer

inverse /ɪnˈvɝs/ /ˈɪnvɝs/ adj
tegengesteld tegenovergesteld
Opposite in effect, nature or order.
omgekeerd
Reverse, opposite in order.
invers
(geometry) That has the property of being an inverse (the result of a circle inversion of a given point or geometrical figure); that is constructed by circle inversion.

inverse /ɪnˈvɝs/ /ˈɪnvɝs/ inverses n
omgekeerde spiegelbeeld
The reverse of any procedure or process.
inverse
(mathematics) A second element which negates a first; in a binary operation, the element for which the binary operation—when applied to both it and an initially given element—yields the operation's identity element, specifically:
tegendeel tegengestelde tegenovergestelde
(card games) The winning of the coup in a game of rouge et noir by a card of a color different from that first dealt; the area of the table reserved for bets upon such an outcome.

inverse Fourier transform inverse Fourier transforms n
inverse Fourier-transformatie inverse Fouriertransformatie
(mathematics) A mathematical operation that transforms a function for a discrete or continuous spectrum into a function for the amplitude with the given spectrum; an inverse transform of the Fourier transform.

inversely proportional adj
omgekeerd evenredig
(mathematics) Proportional to the reciprocal of the independent variable.

invert /ɪnˈvɜːt/ /ɪnˈvɝt/ /ˈɪn.vət/ /ˈɪn.vɚt/ v
omdraaien omkeren
(transitive) To turn (something) upside down or inside out; to place in a contrary order or direction.

invert sugar /ˈɪnvɜː(ɹ)t ˈʃʊɡə(ɹ)/ invert sugars n
invertsuiker
An equal mixture of glucose and fructose formed by the enzymatic hydrolysis of sucrose; it is found in honey and some fruits, and also produced industrially.

invertebrate /ɪnˈvəːtɪbrət/ adj
ongewerveld
Lacking a backbone; without vertebrae.

invertebrate /ɪnˈvəːtɪbrət/ invertebrates n
ongewervelde
An animal without vertebrae, i.e. backbone.

invertible adj
inverteerbaar
(mathematics, especially of a function or matrix) Able to be inverted, having an inverse.

invest /ɪnˈvɛst/ v
beleggen investeren
To spend money, time, or energy on something, especially for some benefit or purpose; used with in.
To commit money or capital in the hope of financial gain.

investigate [ɪn.ˈvɛs.tɪ.ɡeɪ̯t] v
onderzoeken bestuderen bekijken
(transitive) To inquire into or study in order to ascertain facts or information.
onderzoeken een onderzoek instellen uitzoeken
(transitive) To examine, look into, or scrutinize in order to discover something hidden or secret.
een onderzoek voeren
(intransitive) To conduct an inquiry or examination.

investigation /ɪnˌvɛs.təˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ /ɪnˌvɛs.tɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ investigations n
onderzoek nasporing
The act of investigating; the process of inquiring into or following up; research, especially patient or thorough inquiry or examination

investigator investigators n
onderzoeker
One who investigates.

investiture investitures n
investituur
The act of investing, as with possession or power; formal bestowal or presentation of a possessory or prescriptive right.

investment /ɪnˈvɛsmənt/ /ɪnˈvɛstmənt/ investments n
investering
(finance) A placement of capital in expectation of deriving income or profit from its use or appreciation.

investment bank investment banks n
investeringsbank zakenbank
(banking, finance) A financial institution that deals with raising capital, trading in securities and managing corporate mergers and acquisitions.

investment banker investment bankers n
investeringsbankier zakenbankier
(finance) A banker who works for an investment bank.

investment banking n
investeringsbankieren zakenbankieren
(banking, finance) The activities of an investment bank.

investor /ɪnˈvɛs.tə(ɹ)/ /ɪnˈvɛs.tɚ/ investors n
investeerder
A person who invests money in order to make a profit.

inveterate /ɪnˈvɛtəɹɪt/ more inveterate most inveterate adj
verstokt chronisch
firmly established from having been around for a long time; of long standing

invidious /ɪnˈvɪdi.əs/ more invidious most invidious adj
afgunstig kwetsend
Causing ill will, envy, or offense.
discriminerend
(of a distinction) Offensively or unfairly discriminating.

invigorate /ɪnˈvɪɡəɹeɪt/ v
kracht bijzetten versterken
(transitive) To impart vigor, strength, or vitality to.

invincibility /ɪnˌvɪn.səˈbɪl.ə.ti/ [ɪnˌvɪn.səˈbɪl.ə.ɾi] invincibilities n
onoverwinnelijkheid
The quality or state of being invincible; invincibleness.

invincible /ɪnˈvɪn.sə.bəl/ /ɪnˈvɪn.sɪ.bəl/ adj
onoverwinnelijk onoverwinnelijke
Impossible to defeat, destroy, or kill; too powerful to be defeated or overcome.

invincible /ɪnˈvɪn.sə.bəl/ /ɪnˈvɪn.sɪ.bəl/ invincibles n
onoverwinnelijke
Someone or something that cannot be defeated, destroyed, or killed.

inviolable /ɪnˈvaɪələbl̩/ more inviolable most inviolable adj
onschendbaar
Not violable; not to be infringed.

invisibility invisibilities n
onzichtbaarheid
The state of being invisible.

invisible /ɪnˈvɪzəb(ə)l/ adj
onzichtbaar
Unable to be seen; out of sight; not visible.

invisible hand invisible hands n
onzichtbare hand
(economics) A metaphor for the principle that in a free market, an individual pursuing his own self-interest also tends to promote the good of his community as a whole.

invisibly more invisibly most invisibly adv
onzichtbaar
In a way that can not be seen; in an invisible manner.

invitation /ɪn.vɪˈteɪ.ʃn̩/ /ɪn.vɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ invitations n
uitnodiging
The act of inviting; solicitation; the requesting of a person's company.
(bridge) A bid that tells one's partner that game or slam is likely if their hand is at the strong end of what they have indicated.

invite /ɪnˈvaɪt/ v
uitnodigen inviteren laden nodigen
(transitive) To ask for the presence or participation of someone or something.

invoice /ˈɪnˌvɔɪs/ invoices n
factuur rekening
A bill; a commercial document issued by a seller to a buyer indicating the products, quantities and agreed prices for products or services that the seller has already provided the buyer with. An invoice indicates that, unless paid in advance, payment is due by the buyer to the seller, according to the agreed terms.
partij partij goederen
The lot or set of goods as shipped or received.

invoice /ˈɪnˌvɔɪs/ v
factureren in rekening brengen
(transitive) To bill; to issue an invoice to.

invoke /ɪnˈvoʊk/ /ɪnˈvəʊk/ v
aanroepen
(transitive) To call upon (a person, a god) for help, assistance or guidance.
inroepen
(transitive) To appeal for validation to a (notably cited) authority.
oproepen
(transitive) To conjure up with incantations.
(transitive, computing) To cause (a program or subroutine) to execute.

involucre /ɪnvəˈluːkə(ɹ)/ involucres n
involucrum
(botany) Conspicuous bract, bract pair or ring of bracts at the base of an inflorescence.

involuntarily /ɪnˈvɒləntɹɪli/ /ɪnˌvɑlənˈtɛɹɪli/ more involuntarily most involuntarily adv
onwillekeurig
In an involuntary manner; done without conscious thought.

involuntary /ɪnˈvɑl.ənˌtɛ.ɹi/ /ɪnˈvɒl.ən.tɹi/ more involuntary most involuntary adj
niet intentioneel onwillekeurig
Without intention; unintentional.
onwillekeurig
Not voluntary or willing; contrary or opposed to explicit will or desire; unwilling.

involvement involvements n
betrokkenheid
The act of involving, or the state of being involved.

invulnerable adj
onkwetsbaar
Incapable of being injured; not vulnerable.

iodine /ˈaɪ.əˌdaɪn, -dɪn, -diːn/ iodines n
jodium jood jodiumtinctuur
An antiseptic incorporating the element.

ion /ˈaɪ.ɑn/ /ˈaɪ.ɒn/ /ˈaɪən/ ions n
ion
An atom or group of atoms bearing an electrical charge, such as the sodium and chlorine atoms in a salt solution.

ionic bond ionic bonds n
ionische binding
(chemistry) A type of chemical bond where two atoms or molecules are connected to each other by electrostatic attraction.

ionizing more ionizing most ionizing adj
ioniserend ioniserende
Capable of producing ions.

ionosphere ionospheres n
ionosfeer
The part of the Earth's atmosphere beginning at an altitude of about 50 kilometers (31 miles) and extending outward 500 kilometers (310 miles) or more.

iota /aɪˈoʊtə/ /aɪˈəʊtə/ iotas n
jota
The ninth letter of the Greek alphabet.
A jot; a very small, insignificant quantity.

irascible /aɪˈɹæs.ɪ.bəl/ /ɪˈɹæs.ə.bəl/ /ɪˈɹæs.ɪ.bəl/ more irascible most irascible adj
prikkelbaar humeurig opvliegend
Easily provoked to outbursts of anger; irritable.

irate /aɪˈɹeɪt/ /ˈaɪɹeɪt/ irater iratest adj
woedend ziedend
Extremely angry; wrathful; enraged.

ire /aɪ.ə(ɹ)/ /aɪɹ/ n
toorn woede
Great anger; wrath; keen resentment.

ire /aɪ.ə(ɹ)/ /aɪɹ/ v
laaien woeden
(transitive, rare) To anger, to irritate.

irenic /-ˈɹɛ-/ /aɪˈɹinɪk/ /aɪˈɹiːnɪk/ more irenic most irenic adj
irenisch vredelievend
(chiefly, theology) Promoting or fitted to promote peace or peacemaking, especially over disputes; conciliatory, non-confrontational, peaceful.

iridescent /ˌɪɹ.ɪˈdɛs.ənt/ more iridescent most iridescent adj
iriserend
(not comparable) Producing a display of lustrous, rainbow-like colors; prismatic.

iridium /ɪˈɹɪd.i.əm/ iridiums n
iridium
(uncountable) A chemical element (symbol Ir) with an atomic number of 77: a very hard, brittle, silvery-white transition metal of the platinum group.

iris /aɪɹɪs/ /ʌɪɹɪs/ /ˈaɪ.ɹɪs/ [əɪɹɪs] irides iris irises n
iris lis
(botany) A plant of the genus Iris, common in the northern hemisphere, and generally having attractive blooms (See w:Iris (plant) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia).
iris regenboogvlies
(anatomy) The contractile membrane perforated by the pupil, which adjusts to control the amount of light reaching the retina, and which forms the colored portion of the eye (See w:Iris (anatomy) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia).

iritis iritides n
iritis regenboogvliesontsteking
(pathology) An inflammation of the iris.

irksome /ˈɚksəm/ more irksome most irksome adj
vervelend
Marked by irritation or annoyance; disagreeable; troublesome by reason of long continuance or repetition

iron /ˈaɪ.ən/ /ˈaɪ.ɚn/ /ˈaɪ.ɹən/ adj
ijzeren ijzer
(not comparable) Made of the metal iron.

iron /ˈaɪ.ən/ /ˈaɪ.ɚn/ /ˈaɪ.ɹən/ irons n
ijzer
(uncountable) A common, inexpensive metal, silvery grey when untarnished, that rusts, is attracted by magnets, and is used in making steel: a chemical element having atomic number 26 and symbol Fe.
(golf) A golf club used for middle-distance shots.

iron /ˈaɪ.ən/ /ˈaɪ.ɚn/ /ˈaɪ.ɹən/ v
strijken
(transitive) To pass an iron over (clothing or some other item made of cloth) in order to remove creases.

iron curtain iron curtains n
ijzeren gordijn
(idiomatic) Any impenetrable barrier.

iron deficiency n
ijzertekort

iron fist iron fists n
ijzeren vuist
(figuratively, idiomatic) Ruthless and usually unrestricted control.

iron ore iron ores n
ijzererts
(mining) A mineral deposit from which iron can be viably extracted.

ironclad ironclads n
staalhard
A metal-plated ship, vessel, or vehicle.

ironic /aɪˈɹɑn.ɪk/ /aɪˈɹɒn.ɪk/ more ironic most ironic adj
ironisch
(Of a situation) Characterized by or constituting (any kind of) irony.

ironically more ironically most ironically adv
ironisch
(manner) In an ironic manner; in a way displaying irony.

ironing ironings n
strijken
The act of pressing clothes with an iron#Noun, such as a steam iron.
strijkgoed
Laundry that has been washed and is ready to be ironed.
Laundry that has recently been ironed.

ironing board ironing boards n
strijkplank
A long board, often covered with fabric and having on legs that are usually collapsible, on which one can iron clothes.

ironmonger /ˈaɪə(ɹ)nˌmʌŋɡə(ɹ)/ ironmongers n
ijzerhandelaar
(chiefly, British, Irish) A retailer in iron goods and hardware.

ironwood ironwoods n
ijzerhout
Any of numerous tree species known locally for having a particularly solid wood, or the wood of such species itself.

ironwork ironworks n
ijzerwerk
(uncountable) Anything made wholly or largely of iron, especially when used for decoration.

irony /ˈaɪ.ɚ.ni/ /ˈaɪə.ni/ more irony most irony adj
ijzerachtig ijzerhoudend
Of or pertaining to the metal iron.

irony /ˈaɪ.ɚ.ni/ /ˈaɪ.ɹə.ni/ /ˈaɪə.ɹən.i/ ironies n
ironie
(rhetoric) The quality of a statement that, when taken in context, may actually mean something different from, or the opposite of, what is written literally; the use of words expressing something other than their literal intention, often in a humorous context.
(informal) Contradiction between circumstances and expectations; condition contrary to what might be expected. [from the 1640s]

irrational /ɪˈɹæʃ.(ə.)nəl/ more irrational most irrational adj
irrationeel irrationele onredelijk onredelijke onzinnig onzinnige
Not rational; unfounded or nonsensical.
irrationaal irrationale
(mathematics, arithmetic, number theory, not comparable) Of a real number, that cannot be written as the ratio of two integers.

irrationality irrationalities n
onredelijkheid
The quality or state of being irrational; want of the faculty or the quality of reason; fatuity.

irreconcilable more irreconcilable most irreconcilable adj
onverzoenlijk irreconciliabel onverenigbaar
Unable to be reconciled; opposed; uncompromising.

irredeemable /ɪɹəˈdiːməbəl/ adj
onherstelbaar
Not redeemable; not able to be restored, recovered, revoked, or escaped.

irredentism /ɪɹɪˈdɛntɪzəm/ irredentisms n
irredentisme
A nationalistic doctrine advocating the annexation of foreign lands with historic or ethnic links.

irredentist /ɪɹɪˈdɛntɪst/ more irredentist most irredentist adj
voorstander van hereniging met het moederland
Of or relating to irredentists or their policies.

irredentist /ɪɹɪˈdɛntɪst/ irredentists n
irredentistisch
Someone who calls for the seizure or recovery of territories or states currently subject to other countries; an adherent of irredentism.

irreducible /ˌɪɹɪˈdjuːsɪbəl/ more irreducible most irreducible adj
onherleidbaar
Not able to be reduced or lessened.
Not able to be brought to a simpler or reduced form.
(number theory, of an integer) Unable to be factored into smaller integers; prime.

irrefutable /ɪˈɹɛfjuːtəbəl/ /ɪˈɹɛfjətəbəl/ /ˌɪɹəˈfjuːtəbəl/ /ˌɪɹɪˈfjuːtəbəl/ more irrefutable most irrefutable adj
onweerlegbaar
undeniable; unable to be disproved or refuted

irregular /ɪˈɹeɡ.jə.lə/ /ɪˈɹɛɡ.jə.lɚ/ /ɪˈɹɛɡ.jʊ.lə/ more irregular most irregular adj
onregelmatig
nonstandard; not conforming to rules or expectations
(grammar, of a word) not following the regular or expected patterns of inflection in a given language

irregular galaxy irregular galaxies n
onregelmatig sterrenstelsel
(astronomy) A galaxy which is has no spirals and is not elliptical.

irrelevance irrelevances n
irrelevantie
Lack of relationship with the topic at hand; lack of importance.

irrelevant /ɪˈɹɛl.ə.vənt/ more irrelevant most irrelevant adj
irrelevant
Not usefully related: not associated in any way that is important or useful to the context being discussed: not materially applicable; having connections not applicable in the present situation.

irreligion /ˌɪɹ.ɪˈlɪd͡ʒ.ən/ irreligions n
irreligie
The state of being irreligious; irreligious sentiment or thought.

irremediable more irremediable most irremediable adj
onherstelbaar
Unable to be remedied, cured, corrected or repaired; irreparable, incurable.

irreparable /ɪˈɹɛp(ə)ɹəbəl/ more irreparable most irreparable adj
onherstelbaar
Incapable of being repaired, amended, cured or rectified; unrepairable.

irreplaceable adj
onvervangbaar
Incapable of being replaced, especially because of uniqueness or finiteness.

irrepressible more irrepressible most irrepressible adj
onbedwingbaar onstuitbaar
Not containable or controllable.

irresistible /ˌɪɹ.ɪˈzɪs.tə.bəl/ more irresistible most irresistible adj
onweerstaanbaar
Impossible to resist.

irrespective /ɪɹɪˈspɛktɪv/ adj
ongeacht
Heedless, regardless.

irresponsible /ˌɪɹ.əˈspɑn.sə.bəl/ /ˌɪɹ.ɪˈspɒn.sə.bəl/ /ˌɪɹ.ɪˈspɔn.sə.bəl/ [ˌɪɹ.ɪˈspɔn.sə.bl̩] more irresponsible most irresponsible adj
onverantwoordelijk
Lacking a sense of responsibility; performed or acting as though without responsibility; negligent.

irreverent more irreverent most irreverent adj
oneerbiedig
Lacking respect; not having or not showing respect for or seriousness towards something that is usually treated with respect; going against conventional precepts.

irreversibility irreversibilities n
onomkeerbaarheid
The quality of being irreversible; the lack of an ability to be reversed.

irreversible /ˌɪr.ɪˈvɜː.sə.bəl/ /ˌɪr.ɪˈvɝ.sə.bəl/ adj
onomkeerbaar
Incapable of being reversed or turned about or back; incapable of being made to run backwards.

irrevocable /ɪɹiˈvoʊkəb(ə)l/ /ɪɹəˈvoʊkəb(ə)l/ /ɪɹɪˈvəʊkəb(ə)l/ /ɪˈɹɛvəkəb(ə)l/ adj
onherroepelijk
Unable to be retracted or reversed; final.

irrigation /ˌɪɹəˈɡeɪʃən/ irrigations n
irrigatie bevloeiing
The act or process of irrigating, or the state of being irrigated; especially, the operation of causing water to flow over lands, for nourishing plants.

irritable bowel syndrome n
prikkelbaredarmsyndroom
(pathology) A functional disorder causing the nerves and muscles of the large intestine to be oversensitive, leading to symptoms such as cramp, bloating, flatulence, diarrhoea and constipation.

irritate /ˈɪɹ.ɪˌteɪt/ v
irriteren
(intransitive) To cause or induce displeasure or irritation.

irritating more irritating most irritating adj
irritant
Causing irritation, annoyance or pain.

is anyone sitting here phraseologicalUnit
gaat iemand hier zitten?
Used to ask whether a seat near the interlocutor is currently occupied (by someone temporarily absent).

is it safe here phraseologicalUnit
is het veilig hier?
is it safe here?

is there a grocery store nearby phraseologicalUnit
is er een supermarkt in de buurt?
Indicates that the speaker wants to know whether a grocery store is nearby.

is there a smaller size phraseologicalUnit
is er een kleinere maat?
Indicates that the speaker needs a smaller size (of clothes or shoes).

isabelline shrike isabelline shrikes n
Daurische klauwier izabelklauwier
Lanius isabellinus, a member of the shrike family (Laniidae). It was formerly considered conspecific with the red-tailed shrike and the red-backed shrike.

isabelline wheatear isabelline wheatears n
izabeltapuit
Oenanthe isabellina, an Old World flycatcher native to Asia

ischemia /ɪˈski.mi.aɪ/ /ɪˈski.mi.ə/ /ɪˈskiː.mi.aɪ/ /ɪˈskiː.mi.ə/ ischemiae ischemias n
ischemie
(cardiology, pathology) Local disturbance in blood circulation due to mechanical obstruction of the blood supply (for example, embolism, thrombosis, or vasoconstriction).

ischemic /ɪˈskiːmɪk/ more ischemic most ischemic adj
ischemische
(pathology) Characteristic of, or accompanied by, ischemia — localised anaemia due to mechanical obstruction of the blood supply, creating a local disturbance in blood circulation.

ischium /ˈɪskiəm/ /ˈɪskɪəm/ ischia n
zitbeen
(skeleton) The lowest of the three bones that make up each side of the pelvis. [from 17th c.]

isidiate adj
isidieus
Having isidia.

isidium isidia n
isidium
(lichenology) A vegetative reproductive structure present in some lichens; an outgrowth of the thallus surface, usually with a columnar structure, and consisting of both fungal hyphae and algal cells.

isinglass /ˈaɪzɪŋɡlæs/ /ˈaɪzɪŋɡlɑːs/ isinglasses n
vislijm
A form of gelatine obtained from the air bladder of the sturgeon and certain other fish, used as an adhesive and as a clarifying agent for wine and beer.

island /ˈaɪ̯lənd/ islands n
eiland
(by extension, in place names) A contiguous area of land, smaller than a continent, partially surrounded by water; A peninsula; A half-island.
eiland enclave
An entity surrounded by other entities that are very different from itself.

island /ˈaɪ̯lənd/ v
afsluiten afzonderen isoleren
(transitive) To isolate.

island chain island chains n
eilandenketen eilandenrij
An archipelago consisting of neighboring islands which are roughly aligned, as if chained one to the next.

island state island states n
eilandstaat
A state consisting of one or more islands

islander /ˈaɪləndə/ /ˈaɪləndɚ/ islanders n
eilander eilandbewoner eilandbewoonster eilandster
A person who lives on an island.

islet /ˈaɪ.lət/ islets n
eilandje
A small island.

ism /ˈɪz.əm/ isms n
isme

isn't it so phraseologicalUnit
nietwaar?
Isn't it true?
Isn't it that way?

isobar isobars n
isobaar
(meteorology) A line drawn on a map or chart connecting places of equal or constant pressure.

isobath isobaths n
isobaat
A line on a map or chart joining places of equal depth of water; a depth contour.

isogloss /-sə-/ /ˈaɪsoɡlɒs/ /ˈaɪsə(ʊ̯)ɡlɒs/ /ˈaɪsəɡlɑs/ /ˈʌɪ-/ isoglosses n
isoglosse
(linguistics) A line on a map indicating the geographical boundaries of a linguistic feature.

isohyet /ˈaɪ.soʊˌhaɪ.ɪt/ isohyets n
isohyeet
A line of equal rainfall on a map or chart, such as a weather map.

isohypse isohypses n
isohypse
(cartography) A contour line; a line on a map connecting points of equal height.

isolate /ˈaɪ.sə.leɪt/ /ˈaɪ.sə.lət/ v
isoleren
(transitive) To set apart or cut off from others.
(transitive) To place in quarantine or isolation.
(transitive) To insulate, or make free of external influence.
(transitive, microbiology) To separate a pure strain of bacteria etc. from a mixed culture.
(transitive) To insulate an electrical component from a source of electricity.
afscheiden
(transitive, chemistry) To separate a substance in pure form from a mixture.

isolated /ˈaɪsəleɪtɪd/ more isolated most isolated adj
geïsoleerd afgezonderd
Placed or standing apart or alone; in isolation.

isolation /ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃən/ isolations n
isolatie
(chiefly, uncountable) The state of being isolated, detached, or separated; the state of being away from other people.

isolation transformer isolation transformers n
scheidingstrafo scheidingstransformator
A transformer used to transfer electrical power from a source of alternating current (AC) power to some equipment or device while galvanically isolating the device from the power source, usually for safety reasons.

isolationism /ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃəˌnɪzəm/ isolationisms n
isolationisme
A national (or group) policy of non-interaction with other nations (or groups).

isometry isometries n
isometrie
(mathematics) A function between metric spaces (or on a single metric space) having the property that the distance between two images is equal to the distance between their preimages.

isomorphic /ˌaɪ.soʊˈmɔɹ.fɪk/ /ˌaɪ.səˈmɔː.fɪk/ adj
isomorf
(mathematics) Related by an isomorphism; having a structure-preserving one-to-one correspondence.

isomorphism isomorphisms n
isomorfisme
(group algebra) A bijection f such that both f and its inverse f −1 are homomorphisms, that is, structure-preserving mappings.
(category theory) A morphism which has a two-sided inverse; the composition of the morphism and such an inverse yields either one of two identity morphisms (depending on the order of composition).

isopentane isopentanes n
isopentaan
(organic compound) An aliphatic hydrocarbon with the chemical structure CH2CH2CH(CH3)2; isomeric with pentane and neopentane.

isopleth isopleths n
isopleet
A line drawn on a map through all points having the same value of some measurable quantity.

isopod /ˈaɪ.sə(ʊ)ˌpɒd/ /ˈaɪ.səˌpɒd/ isopods n
pissebed
Any of very many crustaceans, of the order Isopoda, that have a flattened body and no carapace.

isosceles /aɪˈsɒsəliːz/ adj
gelijkbenig
(geometry) Having (at least) two sides of equal length, used especially of a triangle or trapezoid.

isosceles triangle isosceles triangles n
gelijkbenige driehoek
(geometry) A triangle having at least two sides equal.

isotherm /ˈaɪ.səʊˌθɜː(ɹ)m/ isotherms n
isotherm
A line on a graph or chart, such as a weather map, along which all the points have the same temperature.

isothermic adj
isotherm isothermisch

isotope /ˈaɪ.sə.toʊp/ /ˈaɪ.sə.təʊp/ isotopes n
isotoop
(nuclear physics) Any of two or more forms of an element where the atoms have the same number of protons, but a different number of neutrons within their nuclei. Thus, isotopes have the same atomic number but a different mass number.

issue /ˈɪsjuː/ /ˈɪʃ(j)u/ /ˈɪʃ(j)uː/ issues n
nummer
The entire set of some item printed and disseminated during a certain period, particularly (publishing) a single printing of a particular edition of a work when contrasted with other print runs.

isthmus /ˈɪs.məs/ /ˈɪst.məs/ /ˈɪsθ.məs/ /ˈɪz.məs/ isthmi isthmuses n
landengte istmus
A narrow strip of land, bordered on both sides by water, and connecting two larger landmasses.

it /ɘt/ /ət/ /ɪt/ [ɪt] [ɪ̈t] [ɪ̈ʔ] pronoun
het hij
The third-person singular personal pronoun used to refer to an inanimate object, abstract entity, or non-human living thing.
het hem ze
The impersonal pronoun, used without referent as the subject of an impersonal verb or statement (known as the dummy pronoun, dummy it or weather it).
The impersonal pronoun, used without referent, or with unstated but contextually implied referent, in various short idioms or expressions.
het er
The impersonal pronoun, used as a placeholder for a delayed subject, or less commonly, object; known as the dummy pronoun (according to some definitions), anticipatory it or, more formally in linguistics, a syntactic expletive. The delayed subject is commonly a to-infinitive, a gerund, or a noun clause introduced by a subordinating conjunction.

it depends phraseologicalUnit
het hangt ervan af
Used to indicate that different situations may produce different results.

it doesn't matter phraseologicalUnit
het maakt niets uit het maakt niet uit maakt niks uit scheelt me niks
It is not important; do not fret (used to reassure or comfort the person to whom it is said).
I withdraw my previous statement (often used if it wasn't heard or understood).

it happens phraseologicalUnit
dat gebeurt
Worrying is not necessary, since it is common to make this mistake or for this to occur.

it is what it is phraseologicalUnit
het is wat het is
(literally, sometimes, philosophical) This thing has its own distinct nature; this thing is itself.

it never rains but it pours proverb
een ongeluk komt nooit alleen een ongeluk komt zelden alleen
Unfortunate events occur in quantity.

it was delicious phraseologicalUnit
het was lekker het was verrukkelijk
Said to compliment a meal after eating it.

it's a deal phraseologicalUnit
afgesproken

it's a long story phraseologicalUnit
dat is een lang verhaal lang verhaal
The situation is too complicated or extensive to talk about.

it's about time /ɪts əˈbaʊt taɪm/ interjection
dat werd tijd eindelijk het werd tijd
(idiomatic, sarcastic) Used to express impatience at the eventual occurrence of something that the speaker or writer considered to be long overdue.

it's all Greek to me /ɪts ˌɔːl ˈɡɹiːk tə ˌmiː/ phraseologicalUnit
dat is Chinees voor mij ik versta er geen bal van
(idiomatic) I don't understand any of it; it makes no sense.

it's an emergency phraseologicalUnit
het is dringend het is een noodgeval
Indicates that the current situation is an emergency.

it's cold outside phraseologicalUnit
buiten is het koud
Indicates that the weather is cold.

it's not my fault phraseologicalUnit
het is niet mijn fout het is niet mijn schuld
I did not cause the problem.

it's someone's funeral phraseologicalUnit
het is jouw begrafenis
(informal) Someone's decisions or actions will bring undesirable consequences only on that person.

it's too expensive phraseologicalUnit
het is te duur
Indicates the speaker thinks that the price is too high.

italic /aɪˈtælɪk/ /ɪˈtælɪk/ adj
cursief
(typography, of a typeface or font) Having letters that slant or lean to the right; oblique.

italicize v
cursiveren
(typography) To put into italics.

itch /ɪt͡ʃ/ itches n
jeuk
A sensation felt on an area of the skin that causes a person or animal to want to scratch said area.
jeuk in de handen jeuk in de vingers
A constant teasing desire or want.

itch /ɪt͡ʃ/ v
jeuken kriebelen
(intransitive, stative) To feel itchy; to feel a need to be scratched.
jeuken in de handen jeuken in de vingers
(intransitive) To have a constant, teasing urge; to feel strongly motivated; to want or desire something.

itch mite itch mites n
schurftmijt
Sarcoptes scabiei, a parasitic arthropod that burrows into the skin and causes scabies.

itchy /ˈɪt͡ʃi/ itchier itchiest adj
jeukend

item /ˈaɪ.təm/ /ˈɑɪ.təm/ [ˈaɪ̯.ɾm̩] [ˈaɪ̯.ɾəm] [ˈɑɪ.ɾəm] items n
artikel exemplaar object stuk
A distinct physical object.
agendapunt
A matter for discussion in an agenda.
koppeltje
(informal) Two people who are having a romantic or sexual relationship with each other.

iteration /ɪ.təˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ /ɪ.təˈɹæɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɪt.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ [ɪ.təˈɹeɪ.ʃn̩] [ɪ.ɾəˈɹæɪ.ʃən] [ˌɪɾ.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən] iterations n
iteratie herhaling
(computing) The use of repetition in a computer program, especially in the form of a loop.

ithyphallophobia n
ithyphallofobie
The fear of having or seeing an erect penis.

itinerant /aɪˈtɪnɚənt/ more itinerant most itinerant adj
rondreizend rondtrekkend
Habitually travelling from place to place. [from 1560s]

itinerary /aɪˈtɪnə(ɹə)ɹi/ /aɪˈtɪnəɹɛɹi/ itineraries n
reisroute weg
A route or proposed route of a journey.
reisverslag wegbeschrijving
An account or record of a journey.
reisgids routebeschrijving
A guidebook for travellers.

its /ɪts/ determiner
haar zijn
Belonging to it. [from 16th c.]

its /ɪts/ pronoun
de zijne het ... ervan
The one (or ones) belonging to it. [from 17th c.]

itself /ɪtˈsɛlf/ pronoun
zichzelf
(reflexive pronoun) it; A thing as the object of a verb or preposition that also appears as the subject
(emphatic, archaic) it; used to refer back to an earlier subject
zelf zichzelf
(emphatic) it; used to intensify the subject, especially to emphasize that it is the only participant in the predicate

itsy-bitsy /ˈɪtsi ˈbɪtsi/ itsy-bitsier itsy-bitsiest adj
ietsepietsie ietsjepietsje
(colloquial, often, childish, or, humorous) Very small; minuscule.

ivory /ˈaɪv(ə)ɹi/ adj
ivoren
Made of ivory.
ivoorkleurig ivoorkleurige
Resembling or having the colour of ivory.

ivory /ˈaɪv(ə)ɹi/ ivories n
ivoor ivoorkleurig
(uncountable) The hard white form of dentin which forms the tusks of elephants, walruses and other animals.
Something made from or resembling ivory.
(collective, singular or in plural) The teeth.
(collective, singular or in plural) The keys of a piano.
(slang, ethnic slur) A white person.
(informal) A die (object bearing numbers, thrown in games of chance).
ivoor ivoorkleur
A creamy white color, the color of ivory.

ivory gull ivory gulls n
ivoormeeuw
An Arctic seabird species in the gull family Laridae, Pagophila eburnea.

ivory tower /ˈaɪvəɹi ˈtaʊə/ /ˈaɪvəɹi ˈtaʊɚ/ ivory towers n
ivoren toren
(idiomatic) A sheltered, overly-academic existence or perspective, implying a disconnection or lack of awareness of reality or practical considerations.

ivy /ˈaɪvi/ ivies n
klimop eiloof
Any of several woody, climbing, or trailing evergreen plants of the genus Hedera.

ivy-leaved toadflax n
muurleeuwenbek
A plant of species Cymbalaria muralis.

jab /d͡ʒæb/ jabs n
prik
A quick stab or blow; a poking or thrusting motion.
(British) A medical hypodermic injection (vaccination or inoculation)
por stomp stoot
(boxing) A short straight punch.

jab /d͡ʒæb/ v
steken
To poke or thrust abruptly, or to make such a motion.
porren
To deliver a quick punch.
prikken
(slang, UK) To give someone an injection.

jabiru /ˈd͡ʒæbɪ.ɹuː/ jabirus n
jabiroe
A species of bird Jabiru mycteria in the monotypic genus Jabiru, of the stork family Ciconiidae, endemic to the Americas.

jabot /ˈʒæ.bəʊ/ jabots n
jabot
A cascading or ornamental frill down the front of a blouse, shirt, etc.

jack /d͡ʒæk/ jacks n
aansluiting aansluitpunt stekker stopkontakt
(electronics) A switch for a jack plug, a jackknife switch; (more generally) a socket used to connect a device to a circuit, network etc. [from 19th c.]
(games) A small, six-pointed playing piece used in the game of jacks. [from 19th c.]
A non-tool object or thing.
A pike, especially when young. [from 16th c.]
jekker
Each of a series of blocks in a harpsichord or the earlier virginal, communicating the action of the key to the quill; sometime also, a hopper in a modern piano. [from 16th c.]
krik aansluiting aansluitpunt stekker stopkontakt
A mechanical device used to raise and (temporarily) support a heavy object, now especially to lift one side of a motor vehicle when (e.g.) changing a tyre. [from 17th c.]
ezel
(nautical) A small ship's flag used as a signal or identifying device; a small flag flown at the bow of the vessel. [from 17th c.]

jack mackerel jack mackerels n
horsmakreel
Any of various edible fish, especially of genus Trachurus, but also genera Caranx, Acanthocybium and Euthynnus.

jack of all trades jacks of all trades n
duizendpoot duivel-doet-al manusje-van-alles
(idiomatic) One competent in many endeavors, especially one who excels in none of them.

jack of all trades, master of none jacks of all trades, masters of none n
twaalf stielen, dertien ongelukken
(idiomatic) A person who has a competent grasp of many skills but who is not outstanding in any one.

jack of clubs jacks of clubs n
klaverboer
(card games) One of the 52 playing cards in a standard deck.

jack of diamonds jacks of diamonds n
ruitenboer
(card games) One of the 52 playing cards in a standard deck.

jack of hearts jacks of hearts n
hartenboer
(This entry is a translation hub.)

jack of spades /dʒæk.əv.speɪdz/ jacks of spades n
schoppenboer
(card games) One of the 52 playing cards in a standard deck.

jack-knife jack-knives n
knipmes zakmes
A compact folding knife.

jack-o'-lantern /ˈdʒæk.oʊˌlæn.tɚn/ /ˈdʒæk.əʊˌlæn.tən/ /ˈdʒæk.əˌlæn.tɚn/ jack-o'-lanterns n
jack-o'-lantern
A carved pumpkin whose top and stem have been cut out and interior removed, leaving a hollow shell that is then decorated to represent a face, illuminated from within by a candle. It is a symbol of Halloween.

jackal /ˈd͡ʒækəl/ jackals n
jakhals
Any of certain wild canids of the genera Lupulella and Canis, native to the tropical Old World and smaller than a wolf.
boer
(slang, rare) A jack (the playing card).

jackass jackasses n
ezel
A male donkey.
(chiefly, US) A foolish or stupid person.

jackdaw /ˈdʒækˌdɔː/ /ˈd͡ʒækˌdɑ/ /ˈd͡ʒækˌdɔ/ jackdaws n
kauw torenkraai
A European bird (Coloeus monedula) of the crow family, often nesting in church towers and ruins.

jacket /ˈd͡ʒæk.ət/ /ˈd͡ʒæk.ɪt/ jackets n
jas
A piece of clothing worn on the upper body outside a shirt or blouse, often waist length to thigh length.
A piece of a person's suit, beside trousers and, sometimes, waistcoat; coat (US)
jas vest
A protective or insulating cover for an object (e.g. a book, hot water tank, bullet.)

jackfruit jackfruit jackfruits n
nangka jackfruit
The large fruit from this tree.

jackhammer jackhammers n
drilboor
A portable percussive power tool that combines a hammer and chisel used to drill or break hard matter, for instance rock or concrete.

jackpot /ˈd͡ʒækpɒt/ jackpots n
jackpot
A money prize pool which accumulates until the conditions are met for it to be won.
A large cash prize or money.

jacks /d͡ʒæks/ n
bikkelen
(games) A children's game involving picking up objects; knucklebones; jackstones.

jacksnipe jacksnipe jacksnipes n
bokje
Any of species Lymnocryptes minimus of migratory small stocky waders, the smallest of the snipes.

jade /d͡ʒeɪd/ jades n
jade jadegroen
A semiprecious stone, either nephrite or jadeite, generally green or white in color, often used for carving figurines.
jade
A bright shade of slightly bluish or greyish green, typical of polished jade stones.
A succulent plant, Crassula ovata.

jaded /ˈd͡ʒeɪdɪd/ more jaded most jaded adj
afgejakkerd afgemat op opgebrand uitgeblust uitgeput
Worn out, wearied, exhausted or lacking enthusiasm, due to age or experience.
afgestompt
Made callous or cynically insensitive, by experience.

jagged /ˈd͡ʒæɡəd/ /ˈd͡ʒæɡɪd/ jaggeder jaggedest adj
gekarteld kartelig
Unevenly cut; having the texture of something so cut.

jaguar /ˈd͡ʒæɡ.(j)u.ɑɹ/ /ˈd͡ʒæɡ.juː.ɑː/ /ˈd͡ʒæɡ.juː.ə/ /ˈd͡ʒæɡ.jʊə/ /ˈd͡ʒæɡ.waɪɚ/ /ˈd͡ʒæɡ.wɑɹ/ jaguars n
jaguar
A carnivorous spotted large cat native to South and Central America, Panthera onca.

jail /d͡ʒeɪ(ə)l/ jails n
gevangenis
A place or institution for the confinement of persons held against their will in lawful custody or detention, especially (in US usage) a place where people are held for minor offenses or with reference to some future judicial proceeding.

jake brake jake brakes n
motorrem
(slang) Especially on trucks, an engine compression release braking system that opens the exhaust valves in each cylinder near the top of their compression strokes in order to slow the vehicle; an engine retarder.

jalebi jalebis n
jalebi

jalopy /d͡ʒəˈlɒ.pi/ jalopies n
wrak
(US, dated) An old, dilapidated or unpretentious automobile.

jalousie /ʒalʊˈziː/ /ˈd͡ʒæləsiː/ /ˈʒalʊziː/ jalousies n
jaloezie blinden
Upward sloping window slats which form a blind or shutter, allowing light and air in but excluding rain and direct sun.

jam /ˈdʒæːm/ /ˈd͡ʒæm/ jams n
jam confituur
(less common in the, _, US) A sweet mixture of fruit boiled with sugar and allowed to congeal. Often spread on bread or toast or used in jam tarts.
opstopping
(countable) A blockage, congestion, or immobilization.

jam jar /ˈdʒam ˌdʒɑː/ jam jars n
jampot
A glass container for jam.

jamboree /ˌdʒæm.bəˈɹiː/ jamborees n
jamboree
(scouting) A large rally of Scouts or Guides.

jammed adj
overvol propvol
Overcrowded; congested.

jammer /ˈd͡ʒæmɚ/ jammers n
stoorzender
Any device used to jam radio reception.

janitor /ˈd͡ʒænɪtə/ /ˈd͡ʒænɪtɚ/ janitors n
conciërge
(Scotland) A caretaker or custodian; someone who maintains a school building specifically and may serve other administrative roles.
portier
A doorman.

japan /d͡ʒəˈpæn/ v
japan
(transitive) To varnish with japan.

jar /dʒaː/ /dʒɐː/ /dʒɑː/ /d͡ʒɑɹ/ [d͡ʒaː(ɹ)] [d͡ʒɐː(ɹ)] [d͡ʒɑɹ] jars n
kruik urn
(originally) An earthenware container, either with two or no handles, for holding oil, water, wine, etc., or used for burial. [from late 16th c.]
pot schroefpot
A small, approximately cylindrical container, normally made of clay or glass, for holding fruit, preserves, etc., or for ornamental purposes.

jargon /ˈdʒɑː.ɡən/ /ˈd͡ʒɑɹ.ɡən/ jargons n
jargon vaktaal visserslatijn
(uncountable) A technical terminology unique to a particular subject.
jargon
(countable) A language characteristic of a particular group.
wartaal gebrabbel gewauwel
(uncountable) Speech or language that is incomprehensible or unintelligible; gibberish.

jasmine /ˈd͡ʒæzmɪn/ jasmines n
jasmijn
Any of several plants, of the genus Jasminum, mostly native to Asia, having fragrant white or yellow flowers.
The perfume obtained from these plants.

jasper /ˈdʒæs.pə/ /ˈd͡ʒæs.pɚ/ jaspers n
jaspis
(obsolete) Any bright-coloured kind of chalcedony apart from cornelian.
An opaque, impure variety of quartz, of red, yellow, and other dull colors, breaking conchoidally with a smooth surface.
Jasperware pottery.

jaspé more jaspé most jaspé adj
gejasperd
Veined or clouded like imitation jasper.

jaundice /ˈd͡ʒændɚz/ /ˈd͡ʒɑndɚz/ /ˈd͡ʒɔndɚz/ /ˈd͡ʒɔndɪs/ /ˈd͡ʒɔːndɪs/ jaundices n
geelzucht
(pathology) A morbid condition, characterized by yellowness of the eyes, skin, and urine. [from early 14th c.]

jaundice /ˈd͡ʒændɚz/ /ˈd͡ʒɑndɚz/ /ˈd͡ʒɔndɚz/ /ˈd͡ʒɔndɪs/ /ˈd͡ʒɔːndɪs/ v
groen en geel worden van nijd of afgunst over
(transitive) To affect with jaundice; to color by prejudice or envy; to prejudice. [from 1791]

jaundiced /ˈd͡ʒɔːndɪst/ more jaundiced most jaundiced adj
geelzuchtig
(pathology) Affected with jaundice.
afgunstig bevooroordeeld
(figuratively) Prejudiced; envious.

jaunt /ˈdʒɑːnt/ /ˈd͡ʒɔːnt/ jaunts n
uitstap
A short excursion for pleasure or refreshment; a ramble; a short journey.

jaunt /ˈdʒɑːnt/ /ˈd͡ʒɔːnt/ v
een uitstap maken omzwerven
(intransitive) To ramble here and there; to stroll; to make an excursion.

jaunty /ˈdʒɑːn.ti/ /ˈd͡ʒɔːn.ti/ jauntier jauntiest adj
luchtig
Airy; showy; finical.
(by extension) Characterized by an affected or fantastical manner.

javelin /ˈd͡ʒæv.(ə.)lɪn/ javelins n
speer
A light spear thrown with the hand and used as a weapon.
A metal-tipped spear thrown for distance in an athletic field event.

javelin throw javelin throws n
speerwerpen
(athletics) An athletic throwing event where the object to be thrown is the javelin, a spear-like object made of metal, fiberglass and, in some cases, kyshashrek.

jaw /d͡ʒɑ/ /d͡ʒɔ/ /d͡ʒɔː/ jaws n
kaak
One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth.
bek
One of a pair of opposing parts which are movable towards or from each other, for grasping or crushing anything between them.

jaw-dropping /ˈd͡ʒɔ ˌdɹɑpɪŋ/ /ˈd͡ʒɔː ˌdɹɒpɪŋ/ more jaw-dropping most jaw-dropping adj
adembenemend verbazingwekkend verbluffend
(informal) Causing great awe or surprise.

jawan /d͡ʒəˈwɑːn/ jawans n
infanterist infanteriste voetknecht voetman zandhaas
(India) An infantryman; a soldier.

jawbone jawbones n
kaaksbeen
(countable) The bone of the lower jaw; the mandible.
(countable) Any of the bones in the lower or upper jaw.

jawless adj
kaakloos
Lacking a jaw.

jay /ˈd͡ʒeɪ/ jays n
jee
The name of the Latin-script letter J.
gaai Vlaamse gaai
Any of various other birds of similar appearance and behaviour.

jazz /d͡ʒæz/ jazzes n
jazz
(music genre) A musical art form rooted in West African cultural and musical expression and in the African American blues tradition, with diverse influences over time, commonly characterized by blue notes, syncopation, swing, call and response, polyrhythms and improvisation.

je ne sais quoi /ˌʒə n(ə) sɛ ˈkwɑː/ /ˌʒə nə seɪ ˈkwɑ/ /ˌʒə nə seɪ ˈkwɑː/ n
ik-weet-niet-wat je ne sais quoi
An indefinable quality that makes something distinctive or attractive.

jealous /ˈd͡ʒɛləs/ jealouser jealousest more jealous most jealous adj
jaloers
Suspecting rivalry in love; troubled by worries that one might have been replaced in someone's affections; suspicious of a lover's or spouse's fidelity. [from 13th c.]
Envious; feeling resentful or angered toward someone for a perceived advantage or success, material or otherwise. [from 14th c.]

jealousy /ˈd͡ʒɛləsi/ jealousies n
afgunst nijd naijver jaloersheid
(archaic) A close concern for someone or something, solicitude, vigilance.
jaloersheid jaloezie afgunst ijverzucht naijver ijver
(countable, uncountable) A state of being jealous; a jealous attitude.

jeans /d͡ʒiːnz/ n
jeans jeansbroek spijkerbroek
denim trousers

jeep /d͡ʒiːp/ jeeps n
jeep
(genericized trademark) A sport utility vehicle or similar four-wheel-drive vehicle.

jeer /d͡ʒɪə(ɹ)/ /d͡ʒɪɹ/ v
spotten
(intransitive, with at) To utter sarcastic or mocking comments; to speak with mockery or derision; to use taunting language.

jejunum /dʒɪˈdʒuːnəm/ jejuna jejunums n
nuchtere darm
(anatomy) The central of the three divisions of the small intestine which lies between the duodenum and the ileum

jelly /ˈd͡ʒɛl.i/ jellies n
gelei
(North America, Britain (certain specific usages)) A clear or translucent fruit preserve, made from fruit juice and set using either naturally occurring, or added, pectin. Normally known as "jam" in Commonwealth English but see redcurrant jelly and jeely.
A savoury substance, derived from meat, that has the same texture as the dessert.

jelly fungus jelly fungi n
echt judasoor
Any of various fungi with an irregularly branched fruiting body apparently of jelly-like consistency.

jellyfish /ˈd͡ʒɛliˌfɪʃ/ jellyfish jellyfishes n
kwal
An almost transparent aquatic animal; any one of the acalephs, especially one of the larger species, having a jellylike appearance.

jenever jenevers n
jenever
A Dutch and Flemish alcoholic spirit, flavoured with juniper, rather like gin.

jeopardize /ˈd͡ʒep.ə.dɑɪz/ /ˈd͡ʒɛp.ə.dʌɪz/ /ˈd͡ʒɛp.ɚ.daɪz/ v
bedreigen in gevaar brengen op de helling zetten
(US) To put in jeopardy, to threaten.

jeopardy /ˈd͡ʒepədi/ /ˈd͡ʒɛpədi/ /ˈd͡ʒɛpɚdi/ jeopardies n
gevaar
Danger of failure, harm, or loss.

jeremiad /ˌd͡ʒɛɹ.əˈmaɪ.əd/ jeremiads n
jeremiade
A long speech or prose work that bitterly laments the state of society and its morals, and often contains a prophecy of its coming downfall.

jerk /d͡ʒɜːk/ /d͡ʒɝk/ jerks n
tic
A sudden, often uncontrolled movement, especially of the body.
ruk
A quick tug or shake.
lul klojo droplul zak
(originally, North America, slang, pejorative) A person with unlikable or obnoxious qualities and behavior, typically mean, self-centered, or disagreeable; an arsehole.

jerk off v
rukken aftrekken
(intransitive, vulgar) To do nothing; to waste time.

jerrycan /ˈd͡ʒɛɹiˌkæn/ /ˈd͡ʒɛɹɪˌkæn/ jerrycans n
jerrycan
A robust fuel container often made from pressed steel.

jet /d͡ʒɛt/ jetter jettest more jet most jet adj
gitzwart pikzwart
Very dark black in colour.

jet /d͡ʒɛt/ jets n
koolzwart git
(color) The colour of jet coal, deep grey.
straal
An engine that propels a vehicle using a stream of fluid as propulsion.

jet bridge jet bridges n
aviobrug passagiersbrug slurf vliegtuigslurf
(aviation) An elevated corridor connecting an airport to a plane, usually enclosed and used for disembarking and embarking passengers and crew.

jet engine jet engines n
straalmotor
An engine that obtains thrust by taking in air at the front, using it to burn fuel, then ejecting the hot combustion products at the rear through a propulsive nozzle.
Any engine propelled by expelling a high speed fluid jet (jet propulsion), such as a rocket, turbojet, turbofan, ramjet, etc.

jet fighter jet fighters n
straaljager
A fighter aircraft with one or more jet engines.

jet fuel jet fuels n
vliegtuigbrandstof
(aviation) The fuel that powers a jet aircraft.

jet lag jet lags n
jetlag
(aviation) A physical condition caused by crossing time zones during flight; often the result of disruption to the circadian rhythms of the body.

jet pack jet packs n
jetpack raketrugzak
(aviation) A piece of equipment that may be strapped to a person’s back and generate vertical thrust by a downward discharge of jet fluid, thereby rendering the person capable of flight.

jet plane jet planes n
straalvliegtuig
A jet: an airplane that is powered by a jet engine.

jet set jet sets n
jetset
(idiomatic) A social class of wealthy people who travel for pleasure.

jet ski jet skis n
jetski
A small motorized watercraft with a flattish hull and an upright centre, which a rider sits astride.

jet ski v
jetskiën
To ride on a jet ski.

jet stream jet streams n
straalstroom
(meteorology) any of the high-speed, high-altitude air currents that circle the Earth in a westerly direction

jet-black n
gitzwart gitzwarte kleur
Coal-black; the blackest black.

jet-lagged more jet-lagged most jet-lagged adj
gejetlagd

jettison /-zn̩/ /ˈd͡ʒɛtɪsn̩/ /ˈd͡ʒɛtɪsən/ /ˈd͡ʒɛɾəsən/ /ˈd͡ʒɛɾɪsn̩/ jettisons n
ballast
(uncountable, collective) Items that have been or are about to be ejected from a boat or balloon.
opgeven overboordgooien prijsgeven
(countable) The action of jettisoning items.

jettison /-zn̩/ /ˈd͡ʒɛtɪsn̩/ /ˈd͡ʒɛtɪsən/ /ˈd͡ʒɛɾəsən/ /ˈd͡ʒɛɾɪsn̩/ v
lozen overboord werpen
To eject from a boat, submarine, aircraft, spaceship or hot-air balloon, so as to lighten the load.
achterlaten van de hand doen
(figurative) To let go or get rid of as being useless or defective.

jetty /ˈd͡ʒɛti/ jetties n
pier
A structure of wood or stone extended into the sea to influence the current or tide, or to protect a harbor or beach.

jewel /d͡ʒul/ /ˈd͡ʒu.əl/ /ˈd͡ʒuːl/ /ˈd͡ʒuːəl/ /ˈd͡ʒʊəl/ jewels n
juweel
A precious or semi-precious stone; gem, gemstone.
sieraad
A valuable object used for personal ornamentation, especially one made of precious metals and stones; a piece of jewellery.

jewel beetle jewel beetles n
juweelkever
Any of the very many beetles of the family Buprestidae, known for their glossy, iridescent colours.

jeweler /ˈd͡ʒu(ə)lɚ/ /ˈd͡ʒuːələ/ jewelers n
juwelier
A person whose job is making, repairing or selling jewelry.

jib /d͡ʒɪb/ jibs n
fok
(nautical, usually with a modifier) Any of a variety of specialty triangular staysails set forward of the foremast.

jib boom jib booms n
kluiverboom
(nautical) A spar attached to the outboard end of a bowsprit or flying jib boom with an additional stay to increase sail area.

jiffy /ˈd͡ʒɪ.fi/ jiffies n
mum
(colloquial) A very short, unspecified length of time. [from 1780.]

jiggermast jiggermasts n
jagermast
(nautical) The fourth-tallest mast on a ship with more than three masts; particularly a full-rigged ship.

jigsaw /ˈd͡ʒɪɡsɔː/ jigsaws n
decoupeerzaag
A power saw with fine teeth and a narrow blade which can cut curves in wood or metal.

jigsaw puzzle jigsaw puzzles n
legpuzzel puzzel
A type of puzzle in which the aim is to reconstruct a picture that has been cut (originally, with a jigsaw) into many small interlocking pieces.

jihad /d͡ʒəˈhɑːd/ /d͡ʒɪˈhæd/ /d͡ʒɪˈhɑːd/ /ˈd͡ʒiːhæd/ /ˈd͡ʒiːhɑːd/ jihads n
jihad
(Islam) A holy war undertaken by Muslims.

jihadism /d͡ʒɪˈhæd.ɪz.əm/ /d͡ʒɪˈhɑːd.ɪz.əm/ jihadisms n
jihadisme
The ideological movement within modern Islamism that advocates armed jihad and hostility against non-believers.

jihadist jihadists n
moedjahedien
One who participates in a jihad, an Islamic holy war or conflict; a mujahid.

jilt /d͡ʒɪlt/ v
dumpen in de steek laten verlaten
(transitive) To cast off capriciously or unfeelingly, as a lover; to deceive in love.

jimsonweed jimsonweeds n
doornappel
(US) A poisonous plant of the Datura stramonium species, part of the nightshade (Solanaceae) family, occasionally ingested as a hallucinogen.

jingle /ˈd͡ʒɪŋɡ(ə)l/ /ˈd͡ʒɪŋɡl̩/ jingles n
geklingel gerinkel
The sound of metal or glass clattering against itself.

jingle bell /ˈd͡ʒɪŋɡ(ə)l ˌbɛl/ /ˈd͡ʒɪŋɡl̩ bɛl/ jingle bells n
schelringen
A small, hollow, spherical metal bell with a narrow slit opening or small holes, containing a loose ball or rod as a clapper, which is attached to a horse's harness as a signal, or (percussion instrument) used as a musical instrument.

jingoism /ˈd͡ʒɪŋɡəʊɪz(ə)m/ jingoisms n
hoerapattriotisme
(uncountable) Excessive patriotism or aggressive nationalism, especially with regards to foreign policy.

jinn /d͡ʒɪn/ jawan jinn jinnah jinnan jinns n
djinn
(Arabic culture) A human-like spiritual or immaterial being, as opposed to al-ins (people), often invisible but able to manifest in form and also inhabit people or animals; origin of the genie of Western literature, film etc.

jinx /d͡ʒɪŋks/ jinxes n
ongeluksbrenger
A person or thing supposed to bring bad luck.

jinx /d͡ʒɪŋks/ v
beheksen betoveren vervloeken
(transitive) To cast a spell on.
beheksen
(transitive) To bring bad luck to.

jitter /ˈd͡ʒɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈd͡ʒɪtɚ/ [ˈd͡ʒɪɾɚ] jitters n
interferentie
(telecommunications) An abrupt and unwanted variation of one or more signal characteristics.

jittery /ˈd͡ʒɪt.ə.ɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒɪt.ɹi/ jitterier jitteriest adj
zenuwachtig scherp springerig
nervy, jumpy, on edge

jive /ˈd͡ʒaɪv/ v
blaasjes wijsmaken misleiden
(transitive, intransitive, US, colloquial) To deceive; to be deceptive.
dansen swingen
(intransitive, colloquial) To dance, originally to jive or swing music; later, to jazz, rock and roll, rhythm and blues, disco, etc.

jizya jizyas n
djizja
(Islam, historical) A per capita tax levied on a section of an Islamic state's non-Muslim citizens, who meet certain criteria.

jizz /ˈd͡ʒɪz/ n
kwakje
(vulgar, _, slang) Male ejaculate; sperm, semen.

jizz /ˈd͡ʒɪz/ v
ejaculeren klaarkomen komen spuiten
(intransitive, slang) To ejaculate; to eject semen.

job /d͡ʒɑb/ /d͡ʒɒb/ jobs n
job taak
A task.
baan job werk beroep
An economic role for which a person is paid.
job baan taak
(computing) A task, or series of tasks, carried out in batch mode (especially on a mainframe computer).

job application job applications n
sollicitatie

job interview job interviews n
sollicitatiegesprek
A formal interview in which a job applicant must answer questions, especially in a professional manner, to determine whether they are suitable for the job applied for.

job offer job offers n
jobaanbieding vacature
An offer to give someone employment.

jobbery jobberies n
omkoperij vriendjespolitiek
The improper or corrupt act or conduct of public or official business for the sake of private gain.

jobseeker jobseekers n
werkzoekende
A person seeking employment.

jobsworth /-wəθ/ /ˈd͡ʒɑbzˌwɝθ/ /ˈd͡ʒɒbzwɜːθ/ jobsworths n
pennenlikker
(chiefly, Britain, Irish, derogatory, informal) A minor official or worker who refuses to be flexible in the application of rules to help a client or customer.

jockstrap /ˈd͡ʒɑkstɹæp/ /ˈd͡ʒɒkstɹæp/ jockstraps n
suspensoir
(sports) An athletic supporter worn by men and boys to support the genitals during strenuous exercise.

jocular /ˈd͡ʒɑkjəlɚ/ /ˈd͡ʒɒkjʊlə/ more jocular most jocular adj
grappend schertsend
Humorous, amusing or joking.

joey /ˈd͡ʒoʊ.i/ joeys n
kangoeroejong koalajong wallabyjong
Ellipsis of joey word.

jog /d͡ʒɑɡ/ /d͡ʒɒɡ/ v
joggen
To cause to move at an energetic trot.

jogger /ˈd͡ʒɑ.ɡɚ/ /ˈd͡ʒɒ.ɡə/ joggers n
jogger
A person who jogs (as exercise).

john /ˈd͡ʒɑn/ /ˈd͡ʒɒn/ johns n
hoerenloper prostituant
(slang) A prostitute's client.
latrine
(slang, US) A device or place to urinate and defecate: now usually a toilet or lavatory, but also (dated) a chamber pot or outhouse.

joie de vivre /ˌʒwɑ də ˈviv(ɹə)/ /ˌʒwɑː də ˈviːvɹə/ n
levensvreugde levenslust
Enjoyment of living; happiness, ebullience, zest for life.

join /ˈd͡ʒɔɪn/ joins n
verbinding
An intersection of piping or wiring; an interconnect.

join /ˈd͡ʒɔɪn/ v
verenigen samenvoegen
(transitive) To connect or combine into one; to put together.
samenkomen
(intransitive) To come together; to meet.
vervoegen
(transitive) To come into the company of.
lid worden van toetreden
(transitive) To become a member of.

joined at the hip phraseologicalUnit
onafscheidelijk
(idiom, informal) Closely connected, as in an intimate friendship.

joiner /ˈd͡ʒɔɪnə/ /ˈd͡ʒɔɪnɚ/ joiners n
timmerman
A maker of wooden furniture or fittings.

joint /d͡ʒɔɪnt/ adj
gezamenlijk gezamenlijke
Done by two or more people or organisations working together.

joint /d͡ʒɔɪnt/ joints n
gewricht zaak
(anatomy) Any part of the body where two bones join, in most cases allowing that part of the body to be bent or straightened.
verbinding
A cut of meat, especially (but not necessarily) (a) one containing a joint in the sense of an articulation or (b) one rolled up and tied.
bak nor
(slang, with the definite article) Prison, jail, or lockup.
zaak
(chiefly, US, _, slang, may be somewhat, _, pejorative) A place of business, particularly in the food service or hospitality industries; sometimes extended to any place that is a focus of human connection or activity (e.g., schools, hangouts, party spots).
joint stickie chaiba jonko pitoe pretsigaret
(slang) A marijuana cigarette.

joint tenancy joint tenancies n
gebonden mede-eigendom gezamenhandse eigendom

joint venture joint ventures n
joint venture
A cooperative partnership between two individuals or businesses in which profits and risks are shared.

jointer jointers n
dagge dagijzer voegijzer

jointly adv
gezamenlijk
Together, acting as one; collectively.

joke /d͡ʒoʊk/ /d͡ʒəʊk/ jokes n
grap mop grol
An amusing story.
grap mop geintje lol
Something said or done for amusement, not in seriousness.
grap aanfluiting
(figuratively) A laughably worthless thing or person; a sham.

joke /d͡ʒoʊk/ /d͡ʒəʊk/ v
grappen grappenmaken
(intransitive) To do or say something for amusement rather than seriously.

joker /ˈd͡ʒoʊkɚ/ /ˈd͡ʒəʊkə/ jokers n
joker
A playing card that features a picture of a joker (that is, a jester) and that may be used as a wild card in some card games.

jolt /d͡ʒoʊlt/ /d͡ʒɒlt/ /d͡ʒəʊlt/ jolts n
botsen horten schokken
An act of jolting.
ontnuchtering schok verrassing
A surprise or shock.

jolt /d͡ʒoʊlt/ /d͡ʒɒlt/ /d͡ʒəʊlt/ v
hobbelen schokken
(transitive) To push or shake abruptly and roughly.
in de war brengen
(transitive) To shock (someone) into taking action or being alert
kwetsen ontnuchteren
(transitive) To shock emotionally.
verwarren
(intransitive) To shake; to move with a series of jerks.

jostaberry jostaberries n
jostabes
A fruit made by crossing several members of the Ribes genus, including blackcurrant and gooseberry.

jostle /ˈd͡ʒɑ.səl/ /ˈd͡ʒɒs.əl/ v
bruuskeren omverduwen
(ambitransitive) To bump into or brush against while in motion; to push aside.
drummen verdringen
(intransitive) To move through by pushing and shoving.

joule /d͡ʒaʊl/ /d͡ʒuːl/ joules n
joule
In the International System of Units, the derived unit of energy, work and heat; the work required to exert a force of one newton for a distance of one metre. Equivalent to one watt of power for a duration of one second. Symbol: J

journal /ˈd͡ʒɜːnəl/ /ˈd͡ʒɝnəl/ journals n
log logboek
A diary or daily record of a person, organization, vessel etc.; daybook.

journalism /ˈd͡ʒəːn(ə)lɪzəm/ /ˈd͡ʒɚnl̩ˌɪzəm/ journalisms n
journalistiek
The activity or profession of being a journalist.

journalist /ˈd͡ʒɜːnəlɪst/ /ˈd͡ʒɝnəlɪst/ journalists n
dagboekschrijver
(originally) The keeper of a personal journal, who writes in it regularly.
journalist journaliste
One whose occupation is journalism, originally only writing in the printed press.
journalist reporter verslaggever
A reporter, someone who professionally reports on news and current events.

journalistic /ˌd͡ʒɜː(ɹ)nəˈlɪstɪk/ adj
journalistiek
Related to journalism or journalists.

journey /ˈd͡ʒɜːni/ /ˈd͡ʒɝni/ journeys n
reis trektocht trip
A set amount of travelling, seen as a single unit; a discrete trip, a voyage.

journey /ˈd͡ʒɜːni/ /ˈd͡ʒɝni/ v
op trektocht gaan reizen rondreizen rondtrekken trekken
To travel, to make a trip or voyage.

journeyman /ˈd͡ʒɜːnimən/ /ˈd͡ʒɝnimən/ journeymen n
gezel
A tradesman who has served an apprenticeship and is employed by a master tradesman.

joust /d͡ʒaʊst/ /d͡ʒuːst/ /d͡ʒʌst/ /d͡ʒʌʊst/ jousts n
steekspel
A tilting match: a mock combat between two mounted knights or men-at-arms using lances in the lists or enclosed field.

joust /d͡ʒaʊst/ /d͡ʒuːst/ /d͡ʒʌst/ /d͡ʒʌʊst/ v
aan een steekspel deelnemen duelleren
To engage in mock combat on horseback, as two knights in the lists; to tilt.

jousting /ˈd͡ʒaʊstɪŋ/ joustings n
steekspel
A medieval European sport in which mounted knights charged at each other bearing lances.

jovial /ˈd͡ʒoʊ.vəl/ /ˈd͡ʒoʊ.vɪ.əl/ /ˈd͡ʒəʊ.vɪ.əl/ more jovial most jovial adj
joviaal gemoedelijk
(comparable) Cheerful and good-humoured; jolly, merry.

joviality /d͡ʒoʊviˈælɪti/ jovialities n
jovialiteit
The state of being jovial; jollity or conviviality.

jowl /d͡ʒaʊl/ /d͡ʒəʊl/ jowls n
wang
The jaw, jawbone; especially one of the lateral parts of the mandible.

joy /d͡ʒɔɪ/ joys n
vreugde
A feeling of extreme happiness or cheerfulness, especially related to the acquisition or expectation of something good.

joyride /ˈd͡ʒɔɪˌɹaɪd/ v
joyriden
(intransitive) To take a joyride.

joyrider joyriders n
joyrider
A person who goes on a joyride

joystick /ˈdʒɔɪstɪk/ joysticks n
bedieningshendel joystick stuurknuppel
A mechanical device consisting of a handgrip mounted on a base or pedestal and typically having one or more buttons, used to control an aircraft, computer, or other equipment.

jubilee /ˈd͡ʒubəl/ /ˈd͡ʒubəˌli/ /ˈd͡ʒuːbɪl/ /ˈd͡ʒuːbɪliː/ /ˌd͡ʒubəˈli/ /ˌd͡ʒuːbɪˈliː/ jubilees n
jubileum
A major anniversary of an event, particularly the fiftieth (50th) anniversary of a coronation or marriage. [from late 14th c.]
(countable) A time of celebration or rejoicing. [from late 16th c.]
(uncountable) The sound of celebration or rejoicing; shouts of joy. [from 16th c.]

judder /ˈd͡ʒʌdə/ /ˈd͡ʒʌdɚ/ v
schokken
(intransitive) To spasm or shake violently.

judge /d͡ʒʌd͡ʒ/ judges n
rechter richter
A public official whose duty it is to administer the law, especially by presiding over trials and rendering judgments; a justice.
rechter
A person who decides the fate of someone or something that has been called into question.
scheidsrechter
A person officiating at a sports event, a contest, or similar.
beoordelaar kenner
A person who evaluates something or forms an opinion.

judge /d͡ʒʌd͡ʒ/ v
oordelen
(transitive) To sit in judgment on; to pass sentence on (a person or matter).
rechtspreken oordelen
(intransitive) To sit in judgment, to act as judge.
beoordelen
(transitive) To form an opinion on; to appraise.
oordelen bemiddelen
(intransitive) To arbitrate; to pass opinion on something, especially to settle a dispute etc.
achten houden oordelen voor
(transitive) To have as an opinion; to consider, suppose.
afleiden oordelen schatten
(ambitransitive) To form an opinion; to infer.
beoordelen veroordelen
(ambitransitive) To criticize or label another person or thing; to be judgmental toward.

judgement day judgement days n
dag des oordeels
(Christianity, Islam, Judaism) The final trial of all humankind, both the living and the dead, by God expected to take place at the end of the world, when each is rewarded or punished according to their merits; the Final Judgment, the Last Judgment.

judgment /ˈd͡ʒʌd͡ʒ.mənt/ judgments n
gezond oordeel uitspraak veroordeling vonnis
The power or faculty of performing such operations; especially, when unqualified, the faculty of judging or deciding rightly, justly, or wisely
oordeel
(legal) The act of determining, as in courts of law, what is conformable to law and justice; also, the determination, decision, or sentence of a court, or of a judge.

judgmental more judgmental most judgmental adj
bevooroordeeld subjectief vooringenomen

judicial /d͡ʒuˈdɪʃəl/ more judicial most judicial adj
gerechtelijk
Of or relating to the court system or the judicial branch of government.

judicial branch judicial branches n
rechterlijke macht
The branch of government which is concerned with the administration of justice through the interpretation of the law.

judicialization n
juridisering

judiciary /ˌd͡ʒuːˈdɪʃəɹi/ /ˌd͡ʒuːˈdɪʃɪɛɹi/ judiciaries n
rechterlijke macht
The collective body of judges, justices, etc.

judicious /dʒuˈdɪʃ.əs/ more judicious most judicious adj
oordeelkundig
Having, characterized by, or done with good judgment or sound thinking.

judo /ˈd͡ʒudoʊ/ /ˈd͡ʒuːdəʊ/ n
judo
A Japanese martial art and sport adapted from jujutsu.

judoka /d͡ʒuːˈdəʊkə/ judoka judokas n
judoka
(judo) A practitioner of the Japanese martial art of judo.

jug /d͡ʒʌɡ/ jugs n
kruik kan
A serving vessel or container, typically circular in cross-section and typically higher than it is wide, with a relatively small mouth or spout, an ear handle and often a stopper or top.
kan
The amount that a jug can hold.
bak
(slang) Jail.

jug ears n
flaporen
(idiomatic) Ears whose plane is markedly not parallel to the plane of the head.

juggernaut /ˈd͡ʒʌɡ.ə.nɔːt/ /ˈd͡ʒʌɡ.ɚ.nɑt/ /ˈd͡ʒʌɡ.ɚ.nɔt/ juggernauts n
pletwals
A literal or metaphorical force or object regarded as unstoppable, that will crush all in its path.

juggle /ˈd͡ʒʌɡəl/ v
jongleren
To manipulate objects, such as balls, clubs, beanbags, rings, etc. in an artful or artistic manner. Juggling may also include assorted other circus skills such as the diabolo, devil sticks, hat, and cigar box manipulation as well.
To handle or manage many tasks at once.

juggling /ˈd͡ʒʌɡlɪŋ/ /ˈd͡ʒʌɡəlɪŋ/ jugglings n
jongleren
The art of moving objects, such as balls, clubs, beanbags, rings, etc. in an artful or artistic manner.

jugular /ˈd͡ʒu.ɡjəl.ɚ/ /ˈd͡ʒʌɡ.jəl.ɚ/ /ˈd͡ʒʌɡ.jʊl.ə/ /ˈd͡ʒʌɡ.lɚ/ /ˈd͡ʒʌɡ.əl.ɚ/ adj
jugulair
(anatomy, relational) Relating to, or located near, the neck or throat.

jugular vein jugular veins n
halsader
(anatomy) Any of several veins on each side of the neck, which drain the brain, face and neck of deoxygenated blood.

juice /d͡ʒ(j)us/ /d͡ʒ(j)uːs/ /d͡ʒuːs/ /d͡ʒɪʊ̯s/ juices n
sap
(uncountable) A liquid from a plant, especially fruit.
(countable) A beverage made of juice.
(uncountable) Any liquid resembling juice.

juice /d͡ʒ(j)us/ /d͡ʒ(j)uːs/ /d͡ʒuːs/ /d͡ʒɪʊ̯s/ v
persen
(transitive) To extract the juice from something.
voeden
(transitive) To energize or stimulate something.

juice box juice boxes n
pakje drinken
(US, Canada) A small carton of fruit juice with an attached plastic straw.

juicer /ˈd͡ʒusɚ/ juicers n
sapcentrifuge
A manual or electrical device used for rendering the juice of fruits or vegetables.

juicy /ˈd͡ʒuːsi/ juicier juiciest adj
sappig
Having lots of juice.
sappig smeuïg
(of a story, etc.) Exciting; titillating.

jujube /ˈd͡ʒuː.d͡ʒuː.biː/ /ˈd͡ʒuː.d͡ʒuːb/ jujubes n
jujube
A fruit-bearing tree, Ziziphus jujuba or Ziziphus zizyphus.

juke /d͡ʒuːk/ jukes n
baancafé
(southern US) A roadside cafe or bar, especially one with dancing and sometimes prostitution.

jukebox /ˈd͡ʒukbɑks/ /ˈd͡ʒuːkbɒks/ jukeboxes n
jukebox
A coin-operated machine that plays recorded music; it has push-buttons to make selections. [from 1939]

jumble /d͡ʒʌmbəl/ jumbles n
mengelmoes
A mixture of often unrelated things.

jump /d͡ʒʌmp/ [d͡ʒɐm̥p] jumps n
sprong
An instance of causing oneself to fall from an elevated location.
An instance of employing a parachute to leave an aircraft or elevated location.
An instance of reacting to a sudden stimulus by jerking the body.
A jumping move in a board game.
(mathematics) A discontinuity in the graph of a function, where the function is continuous in a punctured interval of the discontinuity.

jump /d͡ʒʌmp/ [d͡ʒɐm̥p] v
springen opspringen
(intransitive) To propel oneself rapidly upward, downward and/or in any horizontal direction such that momentum causes the body to become airborne.
springen
(intransitive) To cause oneself to leave an elevated location and fall downward.
(intransitive) To employ a parachute to leave an aircraft or elevated location.
opschrikken opspringen
(intransitive) To react to a sudden, often unexpected, stimulus (such as a sharp prick or a loud sound) by jerking the body violently.
springen zetten
(intransitive) To employ a move in certain board games where one game piece is moved from one legal position to another passing over the position of another piece.
voordringen
(transitive) To move to a position (in a queue/line) that is further forward.

jump rope /dʒʌmp ɹəʊp/ jump ropes n
touwtjespringen
(colloquial) A single jump in this game or activity, counted as a measure of achievement.

jump rope /dʒʌmp ɹəʊp/ v
touwtjespringen
(idiomatic) To repeatedly jump over a rope, the ends of which are held by the jumper or by two others, while the rope is swung under the feet and over the head of the jumper; to play the game of jump rope; to exercise by jumping rope.

jump ship v
er tussenuit knijpen
(figurative) To leave something, especially suddenly or rapidly.

jump the gun v
te hard van stapel lopen
(idiomatic) To act or begin too soon or without due caution.

jump the queue v
voordringen
To move into a queue ahead of others who have been waiting longer or that have a higher priority; push in.

jumping jack jumping jacks n
trekpop
(dated) A toy figure of a person, with jointed limbs, that can be made to jump or dance by means of pulling attached strings.

jumpsuit jumpsuits n
jumpsuit
a one-piece item of clothing originally used by parachutists

jumpy /ˈd͡ʒʌmpi/ jumpier jumpiest adj
nerveus zenuwachtig nerveuze zenuwachtige
Nervous and excited.

junction /ˈd͡ʒʌŋkʃən/ junctions n
aansluiting samenkomst samenvloeiing
The act of joining, or the state of being joined.
aansluiting knooppunt samenkomst verbindingspunt
A place where two things meet, especially where two roads meet.
las naad voeg
The boundary between two physically different materials, especially between conductors, semiconductors, or metals.

juncture /ˈd͡ʒʌŋk.tʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈd͡ʒʌŋk.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈd͡ʒʌŋk.ʃɚ/ junctures n
aanhechtingspunt verbinding
A place where things join, a junction.
kantelpunt
A critical moment in time.

jungle /ˈd͡ʒʌŋ.ɡ(ə)l/ jungles n
oerwoud jungle
A large, undeveloped, humid forest, especially in a tropical region, that is home to many wild plants and animals; a tropical rainforest.

jungle cat jungle cats n
moeraskat rietkat
Felis chaus, a medium-sized cat native to Asia.

jungle gym jungle gyms n
klimrek
(US, Israel) A play structure designed for children to climb on, traditionally constructed as a frame of metal bars as introduced in 1920.

junior /ˈd͡ʒuniɚ/ /ˈd͡ʒuːniə/ juniors n
jongerejaars
A younger person.

juniper /ˈd͡ʒunɪpə/ /ˈd͡ʒunɪpɚ/ [ˈd͡ʒunɪ̈pɚ] junipers n
jeneverbes
Any shrub or tree of the genus Juniperus of the cypress family, which is characterized by pointed, needle-like leaves and aromatic berry-like cones.

juniper titmouse juniper titmice juniper titmouses n
Ridgways mees
Baeolophus ridgwayi, a small bird of the tit family Paridae

junk /d͡ʒʌŋk/ n
afval brol rommel rotzooi
Discarded or waste material; rubbish, trash, garbage.
jonk
(nautical) A Chinese sailing vessel.
gerief spul
(slang) Any narcotic drug, especially heroin.

junk /d͡ʒʌŋk/ v
dumpen weggooien wegsmijten wegwerpen
(transitive, informal) To throw away.

junk food junk foods n
junkfood
(informal) Food with little or no nutritional value.

junket /ˈd͡ʒʌŋkɪt/ junkets n
banket feestmaal
A feast or banquet.
snoepreisje uitje
A pleasure-trip; a journey made for feasting or enjoyment, now especially a trip made ostensibly for business but which entails merrymaking or entertainment.
platte kaas
A press junket.
goktent speelzaal
(gambling) A gaming room for which the capacity and limits change daily, often rented out to private vendors who run tour groups through them and give a portion of the proceeds to the main casino.

junketing junketings n
banket feest
A celebratory feast or banquet.

junkyard junkyards n
schroothoop
A business that sells used metal or items.

junta /ˈdʒʊntə/ /ˈdʒʌntə/ /ˈhʊntə/ /ˈhʌntə/ juntas n
junta militaire junta
The ruling council of a military dictatorship.

juridical /d͡ʒʊˈɹɪdɪkəl/ more juridical most juridical adj
juridisch
Pertaining to the law or rule of law, legal; judicial, related to the administration of justice (as to jurisprudence, or to the function of a judge or court).

juridical act juridical acts n
rechtshandeling
(civil, _, law, Louisiana, Philippines) Any conduct by a person intended to create, modify, transfer, preserve, or extinguish a right, obligation, or legal relationship.

jurisconsult /ˌd͡ʒʊəɹɪskənˈsʌlt/ /ˌd͡ʒʊəɹɪsˈkɒnsʌlt/ jurisconsults n
rechtsgeleerde
(legal) Someone who has studied law.

jurisprudence /ˈd͡ʒʊəɹɪsˌpɹuːdəns/ /ˌd͡ʒʊəɹɪsˈpɹuːdəns/ jurisprudences n
rechtswetenschap rechtsgeleerdheid
(legal) The theoretical study of law.

jurist /ˈd͡ʒəɹ.ɪst/ /ˈd͡ʒʊəɹ.ɪst/ jurists n
jurist juriste
(law) An expert of law or someone who researches jurisprudence.

juristic act juristic acts n
rechtshandeling
(civil, _, law, South Africa) Any conduct by a person intended to create, modify, transfer, preserve, or extinguish a right, obligation, or legal relationship.

jury /ˈd͡ʒ(ʊ)ɚ.i/ /ˈd͡ʒʊə.ɹi/ [ˈd͡ʒʊə.ɹ̠i] juries n
gezworenen jury
(law) A group of individuals chosen from the general population to hear and decide a case in a court of law.
jury
A group of judges in a competition.

just /d͡ʒəs(t)/ /d͡ʒɛst/ /d͡ʒɪst/ /d͡ʒʌst/ juster justest more just most just adj
billijk correct eerlijk juist rechtmatig
Factually right, correct; factual.
rechtvaardig billijk juist gerechtig
Morally right; upright, righteous, equitable; fair.

just /d͡ʒəs(t)/ /d͡ʒɛst/ /d͡ʒɪst/ /d͡ʒʌst/ adv
maar slechts gewoon enkel net
Only, simply, merely.
maar
(sentence adverb) Used to reduce the force of an imperative; simply.
juist net nog net op een haar na
By a narrow margin; closely; nearly.
zojuist net pas onlangs precies zonet
Exactly, precisely, perfectly.

just about adv
zowat
(idiomatic) Approximately, very nearly.

just in case /ˌdʒʌst ɪn ˈkeɪs/ conjunction
voor de zekerheid
(logic) if and only if

just like that adv
zo maar ineens
(idiomatic) Suddenly and unexpectedly; without warning.

just now adv
daarnet net zojuist zonet zoëven
(set phrase) Very close to the present moment; just a moment ago.

justice /ˈd͡ʒʌstɪs/ justices n
gerechtigheid rechtvaardigheid
The state or characteristic of being just or fair.
gerechtigheid rechtvaardigheid recht
The ideal of fairness, impartiality, etc., especially with regard to the punishment of wrongdoing.
gerechtigheid berechting recht rechtsbedeling
Judgment and punishment of a party who has allegedly wronged another.
gerechtigheid justitie gerecht
The civil power dealing with law.
raadsheer
A title given to judges of certain courts; capitalized when placed before a name.
recht
Correctness, conforming to reality or rules.

justiciable more justiciable most justiciable adj
justitiabel
(legal) Of or pertaining to justiciability; able to be evaluated and resolved by the courts; that can be adjudicated.

justifiable more justifiable most justifiable adj
verdedigbaar
That can be justified.

justification /ˌd͡ʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ justifications n
rechtvaardiging
(countable) A reason, explanation, or excuse which someone believes provides convincing, morally acceptable support for behavior or for a belief or occurrence.

justified /ˈd͡ʒʌstɪfaɪd/ more justified most justified adj
gerechtvaardigd
Having a justification.

justify /ˈd͡ʒʌstɪfaɪ/ v
rechtvaardigen
(transitive) To provide an acceptable explanation for.
(transitive) To be a good, acceptable reason for; warrant.
uitlijnen
(transitive, typography) To arrange (text) on a page or a computer screen such that the left and right ends of all lines within paragraphs are aligned.

jute /d͡ʒuːt/ jutes n
jute
The coarse, strong fiber of the East Indian plants, Corchorus olitorius and Corchorus capsularis, used to make mats, paper, gunny cloth etc.

juxtapose /ˈd͡ʒʌkstəpoʊz/ /ˈd͡ʒʌkstəpəʊz/ v
naast elkaar leggen
(transitive) To place side by side, especially for contrast or comparison.

juxtaposition /ˌd͡ʒʌk.stə.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/ juxtapositions n
juxtapositie
(arts) Two or more contrasting sounds, colours, styles etc. placed together for stylistic effect.

kaalgat adj
piemelnaakt spiernaakt
(South Africa) stark naked.

kaddish /ˈkædɪʃ/ /ˈkɑdɪʃ/ kaddishes kaddishim n
kaddisj
(Judaism) A Jewish prayer of praise to God recited during services, and specifically when mourning the death of a close relative.

kaffir /ˈkæfə/ /ˈkæfɚ/ kaffirs n
kaffer
(countable, South Africa, Rhodesia, ethnic slur, offensive, derogatory) A black person. [from 17th c.]

kaftan /ˈkæf.tæn/ /ˈkæf.tən/ kaftans n
kaftan
A long tunic worn in the Eastern Mediterranean.

kakapo /ˈkɑːkəpəʊ/ kakapos n
kakapo
A large flightless parrot, Strigops habroptila, with greenish plumage, that is nocturnal and native to New Zealand.

kakistocracy /kakɪsˈtɒkɹəsɪ/ /kakɪˈstɒ-/ /kækɪsˈtɑkɹəsi/ /kækɪˈstɑ-/ kakistocracies n
kakistocratie
(political science) Government under the control of a nation's worst or least-qualified citizens. [from 1829.]

kale /keɪl/ kales n
boerenkool
An edible plant, similar to cabbage, with curled leaves that do not form a dense head (Brassica oleracea var. acephala)

kaleidoscope /kəˈlaɪdəskəʊp/ /kəˈlaɪdəˌskoʊp/ kaleidoscopes n
caleidoscoop
An instrument consisting of a tube containing mirrors and loose, colourful beads or other objects; when the tube is looked into and rotated, a succession of symmetrical designs can be seen. [from 1817]

kamichi kamichis n
anioema
A South American bird with a long, slender, horn-like ornament on its head and two sharp spurs on each wing, the horned screamer, Anhima cornuta.

kamikaze /kɑː.mɪˈkɑː.zeɪ/ /ˌkæ.mɪˈkɑː.zi/ kamikazes n
kamikaze kamikazepiloot
One who carries out a suicide attack, especially with an aircraft.
A vehicle used for a suicide attack, especially an aircraft.

kangaroo /kæŋ.ɡə.ˈɹuː/ kangaroos n
kangoeroe
A member of the Macropodidae family of large marsupials with strong hind legs for hopping, native to Australia. [from 18th c.]

kangaroo court /ˌkæŋɡəˌɹu ˈkɔɹt/ /ˌkæŋɡəˌɹuː ˈkɔːt/ kangaroo courts n
volksgericht
(originally, US, idiomatic) A judicial or quasi-judicial proceeding, or a group of people which conducts such proceedings, which is without proper authority, and often acts abusively or decides unjustly. [from mid 19th c.]

kanji /ˈkaːnd͡ʒi/ /ˈkænd͡ʒi/ /ˈkɑnd͡ʒi/ kanji kanjis n
kanji
Any individual Chinese character as used in the Japanese language.

kaon /ˈkeɪˌɑn/ kaons n
kaon
(particle) any of four unstable subatomic particles, mesons, they are a combination of a strange quark or antiquark and either an up or down quark or antiquark

kapok tree /ˈkeɪpɒk tɹiː/ /ˈkeɪˌpɑk tɹi/ /ˈkɑːpəʊk tɹiː/ [ˈkɑːpəʊʔ-] kapok trees n
kankantri kapokboom
Ceiba pentandra, a tree of the tropical Americas and west-central Africa, with white flowers, cultivated in south-east Asia for its seed fibre.

kappa /ˈkæpə/ kappas n
kappa
The tenth letter of the Greek alphabet.

kaput /kəˈpuːt/ /kəˈpʊt/ adj
kapot

karaoke /kɑːɹɑːˌokeɪ/ /kɑːɹɑːˌokɛ/ /ˈkæ.ɹiˌəʊ.ki/ /ˈkæ.ɹəˌəʊ.ki/ /ˌkæ.ɹiˈoʊ.ki/ karaokes n
karaoke
(uncountable) A form of entertainment popular in clubs, at parties, etc, in which individual members of the public sing along to pre-recorded instrumental versions of popular songs, the lyrics of which are displayed for the singer on a screen in time with the music.

karaoke bar karaoke bars n
karaokebar
A bar where members of the public perform songs using a microphone.

karma /ˈkɑɹmə/ [ˈkɑɹ.mə] [ˈkɑː.mə] [ˈkəɾm(ə)] karmas n
karma
(Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Jainism) The sum total of a person's actions, which determine the person's next incarnation in samsara, the cycle of death and rebirth.
A force or law of nature which causes one to reap what one sows; destiny; fate.

karst /kɑɹst/ /kɑːst/ karsts n
karst
(geology) A type of land formation, usually with many caves formed through the dissolving of limestone by underground drainage.

katydid /ˈkeɪtiˌdɪd/ katydids n
sprinkhaan sabelsprinkhaan
A relative of grasshoppers and crickets, in the family Tettigoniidae.

kay /ˈkeɪ/ kays n
kaa
The name of the Latin-script letter K.

kayak /ˈkaɪˌæk/ kayaks n
kajak
A type of small boat, covered over by a surface deck, powered by the occupant or occupants using a double-bladed paddle in a sitting position, from a hole in the surface deck

kayak /ˈkaɪˌæk/ v
kajakken
(intransitive) To use a kayak, to travel or race in a kayak.

kazoo /kə.ˈzuː/ kazoos n
kazoo
(musical instrument) A simple musical instrument (a membranophone) consisting of a pipe with a hole in it, producing a buzzing sound when the player hums into it.

kea /kɪə/ /ˈkeɪə/ /ˈkiːə/ kea keas n
kea
Nestor notabilis, a parrot of New Zealand.

kecap manis /kəˈtʃɑːp ˌmɑːnis/ /ˈkɛtʃʌp ˌmɑːnis/ n
ketjap manis
A kind of thick, sweet, and flavourful soy sauce used in Indonesian cuisine.

keel /kiːl/ keels n
kiel
(nautical) A large beam along the underside of a ship’s hull from bow to stern.
(nautical) A rigid, flat piece of material anchored to the lowest part of the hull of a ship to give it greater control and stability.

keel over /ˈkil ˈoʊvɚ/ /ˈkiːl ˈəʊvə(ɹ)/ v
kapseizen omvallen
(intransitive, nautical, also, _, figuratively) Of a vessel: to roll so far on its side that it cannot recover; to capsize or turn turtle.
flauw vallen
(intransitive, idiomatic) To collapse in a faint; to black out, to swoon.

keelhaul /ˈkiːlhɔl/ /ˈkiːlhɔːl/ v
kielhalen
(transitive, nautical) To punish by dragging under the keel of a ship.

keelson keelsons n
weger
(nautical) A longitudinal beam fastened on top of the keel of a vessel for strength and stiffness. [from c. 1611]

keen /kin/ /kiːn/ keener keenest more keen most keen adj
scherp
Having a fine edge or point; sharp.

keep /kiːp/ [kʰip̚] keeps n
donjon bergvrede slottoren
(historical) The main tower of a castle or fortress, located within the castle walls.

keep /kiːp/ [kʰip̚] v
houden
To continue in (a course or mode of action); to not intermit or fall from; to uphold or maintain.
(ditransitive) To maintain the condition of; to preserve in a certain state.
houden behouden
(transitive) To observe; to adhere to; to fulfill; to not swerve from or violate.

keep an eye on v
in de gaten houden
(idiomatic) To watch and pay attention to, in case of misbehaviour or mishap.

keep back v
terughouden
(transitive) To restrict or restrain.

keep one's fingers crossed v
duimen
(idiomatic) To hope for the best, to show support.

keep one's head above water v
het de baas kunnen het overleven zijn hoofd boven water houden
(idiomatic) To survive or endure, especially in a situation in which one is struggling to avoid being overwhelmed by adverse financial circumstances.

keep quiet v
zwijgen
To remain silent.

keep someone posted v
iemand op de hoogte houden
(idiomatic) To inform (someone) regularly of the latest developments.

keep the peace v
orde bewaren vrede bewaren
(idiomatic) To maintain order and peace in a volatile situation.

keep up v
bijblijven
(intransitive, idiomatic) To stay even or ahead.

keep up appearances v
de schijn ophouden
(idiomatic) To pretend to be all right or that everything is going well; to maintain an appearance of wealth, comfort, or propriety.

keep-away n
lummelen
A children's game in which players pass an object, usually a ball, between each other while trying to prevent a selected player from intercepting it, and if said selected player catches the ball, he or she exchanges places with whoever last touched it.

keeper /ˈkiːpə/ /ˈkiːpɚ/ keepers n
bewaker behoeder bewaakster bewaarder bewaarster conservator
A person charged with guarding or caring for, storing, or maintaining something; a custodian, a guard; sometimes a gamekeeper.
doelman keeper doelvrouw doelwachter
(sports) The player charged with guarding a goal or wicket. Short form of goalkeeper, wicketkeeper.
houder
A part of a mechanism that catches or retains another part, for example the part of a door lock that fits in the frame and receives the bolt.

keepie-uppie keepie-uppies n
hooghouden
(uncountable) The action of continuously bouncing a soccer ball in the air without the use of the hands.

keepsake /ˈkiːp.seɪk/ keepsakes n
aandenken herinnering
Some object given by a person and retained in memory of something or someone; something kept for sentimental or nostalgic reasons.

keffiyeh /kəˈfiː(j)ə/ keffiyehs n
Palestijnensjaal arafatsjaal
A headdress traditionally worn by some Arabs, also used as a scarf.

keg /keɪɡ/ /kæɡ/ /kɛɡ/ kegs n
fust vat
A round, traditionally wooden container of lesser capacity than a barrel, often used to store beer.

kelp /kɛlp/ kelps n
zeewier
Any of several large brown algae seaweeds (order Laminariales).

kelp gull kelp gulls n
kelpmeeuw
A black-backed gull found on coasts of much of the Southern Hemisphere (Larus dominicanus).

ken /kɛn/ /kɪn/ v
kennen
(transitive, mostly, Scotland) To know, perceive or understand.

kennel /ˈkɛ.nəl/ kennels n
kennel hondenhok
A house or shelter for a dog.

kepi /ˈkɛpi/ kepis n
kepie
A cap with a flat circular top and a visor, particularly associated with French uniforms.

keratin /ˈkɛrətɪn/ keratins n
keratine
(protein) The protein of which hair and nails are composed.

keratoconus n
keratoconus
(pathology) A degenerative non-inflammatory disorder of the eye in which structural changes within the cornea cause it to thin and change to a more conical shape than its normal even curve

kerb /kɜːb/ /kɝb/ kerbs n
stoeprand borduur
(British, AU, NZ) The raised edge between the pavement and the roadway, typically made of concrete though originally consisting of a line of kerbstones.

kerchief /ˈkɜː.tʃiːf/ /ˈkɜː.tʃɪf/ /ˈkɝ.t͡ʃif/ /ˈkɝ.t͡ʃɪf/ kerchiefs kerchieves n
hoofddoek sluier
(dated) A piece of cloth used to cover the head; a bandana.

kerfuffle /kəˈfʌfəl/ /kɚˈfʌfəl/ kerfuffles n
tumult
(chiefly, Commonwealth, informal) A disorderly outburst, disturbance, commotion, or tumult. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

kernel /ˈkɜːnəl/ /ˈkɝnəl/ kernels n
graan
(botany) A single seed or grain, especially of corn or wheat.
kern
(mathematics, linear algebra, group theory, functional analysis) For a given function (especially a linear transformation between vector spaces or homomorphism between groups), the set of elements in the domain which are mapped to zero; (formally) given f : X → Y, the set {x ∈ X : f(x) = 0}.

kernel of truth kernels of truth n
kern van waarheid

kerning /ˈkɜːnɪŋ/ /ˈkɝnɪŋ/ kernings n
overhang
(typography) The adjustment of the horizontal space between selected pairs of glyphs in a typeface.

kerosene /ˈkɛɹəsiːn/ kerosenes n
kerosine
A thin colorless, blue- or straw-colored petroleum-based fuel heavier than gasoline/petrol or naptha but lighter than diesel, used primarily as jet fuel but also for heating and lighting in some remote or impoverished areas.

kestrel /ˈkɛstɹəl/ kestrels n
valk
Any of various small falcons of the genus Falco that hover while hunting.
torenvalk
The common kestrel, Falco tinnunculus.

ketamine /ˈki.təˌmin/ /ˈkiː.tə.miːn/ /ˈkɛt.ə.mɪn/ /ˈkɛt.əˌmin/ ketamines n
ketamine keta
(pharmaceutical drug) A synthetic compound used as an anesthetic and analgesic drug and also (illicitly) as a hallucinogen.

ketch /kɛt͡ʃ/ ketches n
kits
A fore-and-aft rigged sailing vessel with two masts, main and mizzen, the mizzen being stepped forward of the rudder post.

ketchup /ˈkɛt͡ʃ.əp/ /ˈkɛt͡ʃ.ʌp/ ketchups n
tomatenketchup ketchup
(uncountable, chiefly, US, Canada, UK) Ellipsis of tomato ketchup. A tomato-vinegar-based sauce, sometimes containing spices, onion or garlic, and (especially in the US) sweeteners.

ketonuria ketonurias n
ketonurie
(medicine) A medical condition in which ketone bodies are present in the urine.

kettle /ˈkɛ.təl/ /ˈkɪtəl/ [ˈkʰɛtᵊɫ̩] [ˈkʰɛɾɫ̩] kettles n
ketel
A vessel for boiling a liquid or cooking food, usually metal and equipped with a lid.

kettlebell kettlebells n
girya kettlebell
A weight consisting of a cast iron ball with a single handle for gripping the weight during exercise.

kettledrum kettledrums n
pauk
(musical instruments) A large percussion instrument with a drumhead that is stretched over a hemispherical metal bowl.

key /ki/ /kiː/ [cʰi̞i̯] [kʲʰi̞i̯] more key most key adj
sleutel
Indispensable, supremely important.
Important, salient.

key /ki/ /kiː/ [cʰi̞i̯] [kʲʰi̞i̯] keys n
sleutel
An object designed to open and close a lock.
A crucial step or requirement.
A guide explaining the symbols or terminology of a map or chart; a legend.
In musical instruments, one of the valve levers used to select notes, such as a lever opening a hole on a woodwind.
(historical) A manual electrical switching device primarily used for the transmission of Morse code.
(cryptography) A piece of information (e.g., a password or passphrase) used to encode or decode a message or messages.
(databases) In a relational database, a field used as an index into another table (not necessarily unique).
(computing) A value that uniquely identifies an entry in a container.
(biology) A series of logically organized groups of discriminating information which aims to allow the user to correctly identify a taxon.
toets
(computing) One of several small, usually square buttons on a typewriter or computer keyboard, mostly corresponding to text characters.
toets sleutel
In instruments with a keyboard such as an organ or piano, one of the levers, or especially the exposed front end of it, which are depressed to cause a particular sound or note to be produced.
toets toonaard toonsoort sleutel
(music) A scale or group of pitches constituting the basis of a musical composition.

key fob key fobs n
sleutelhanger
An item carried on a key ring either as decoration or for security.

keyboard /ˈki.bɔɹd/ /ˈkiː.bɔːd/ keyboards n
toetsenbord klavier
(computing, etc.) A set of keys used to operate a typewriter, computer etc.
keyboard klavier
(music) A component of many instruments including the piano, organ, and harpsichord consisting of usually black and white keys that cause different tones to be produced when struck.
keyboard toetsenbord
(music) A device with keys of a musical keyboard, used to control electronic sound-producing devices which may be built into or separate from the keyboard device.

keyboard shortcut keyboard shortcuts n
sneltoets
(computing) A key, or more usually a combination of keys, on the keyboard of a personal computer that activates a specific, predefined function.

keyboardist keyboardists n
toetsenist
Someone who plays a keyboard.

keycard keycards n
sleutelkaart
A usually plastic card which stores a digital signature that is used to operate an electronic access control lock.

keychain /ˈkiːˌt͡ʃeɪn/ keychains n
sleutelhanger
An ornamental piece holding such a chain or ring.

keyhole /ˈkiˌhoʊl/ keyholes n
sleutelgat
Any small opening resembling the hole for a key in shape or function; especially, one that gives a vista of, or access to, a space beyond.

keyring keyrings n
sleutelbos
A ring, normally of metal or plastic, for holding keys together.
(cryptography) A set of data holding linked encryption keys.

keystone /ˈkiː.stəʊn/ keystones n
sluitsteen
(architecture) The top stone of an arch.

keyword /ˈki.wɝd/ /ˈkiː.wɜːd/ keywords n
sleutelwoord
(cryptography) Any word#Noun used as the key to a code.
(programming) A reserved word used to identify a specific command, function, etc.

khachapuri /hɑːtʃəˈpuːɹi/ /hɑːt͡ʃəˈpuɹi/ khachapuris n
chatsjapoeri
A cheese pastry from the country of Georgia in the Caucasus region of Eurasia.

khagan khagans n
grootkan
A khan of khans, a ruler of a khaganate; (the holder of) an imperial rank used among certain Turkic and Mongolian peoples, equal in status to an emperor.

khaki /ˈkæ.ki/ /ˈkæki/ /ˈkɑɹ.ki/ /ˈkɑː.ki/ more khaki most khaki adj
kakikleurig
Dust-coloured; of the colour of dust.

khaki /ˈkæ.ki/ /ˈkæki/ /ˈkɑɹ.ki/ /ˈkɑː.ki/ khakies khakis n
kaki
A dull, yellowish-brown colour, the colour of dust.
legerkledij
A strong cloth of wool or cotton, often used for military or other uniforms.

khan /kɑːn/ khans n
kan khan
(historical) A ruler over various Turkic and Mongol peoples in the Middle Ages.

khanate /ˈkɑːneɪt/ khanates n
kanaat khanaat
A region or place ruled by a khan.

khat /kɑːt/ khats n
qat
A shrub, Catha edulis, whose leaves are used as a mild stimulant when chewed or brewed as tea; also a drug produced from this plant.

kibbutz /kɪˈbuːts/ /kɪˈbʊts/ kibbutzes kibbutzim n
kibboets
A community, usually an agricultural one in Israel, based on a high level of social and economical sharing, equality, direct democracy and tight social relations.

kibitz /ˈkɪbɪts/ v
roddelen
(intransitive) To make small talk or idle chatter.
(intransitive, transitive) To watch a card or board game.
kommentaar geven
(intransitive) To give unsolicited or unwanted advice or make unhelpful or idle comments, especially to someone playing a game.

kibitzer kibitzers n
bazig persoon
A person who offers unsolicited views, advice, or criticism; one who kibitzes.

kick /kɪk/ [kʰɪk] kicks n
schop stamp trap
A hit or strike with the leg, foot or knee.
kick
(colloquial) Something that tickles the fancy; something fun or amusing; a pleasure; a thrill.

kick /kɪk/ [kʰɪk] v
schoppen trappen stampen
(transitive) To strike or hit with the foot or other extremity of the leg.

kick out v
eruit trappen
(idiomatic) To eject, dismiss, expel, or forcefully remove (someone or something).
er de brui aan geven
(idiomatic) To stop, stall, or disconnect suddenly.

kick rocks v
opzouten
(slang, derogatory, idiomatic) To leave or run away; skedaddle; (often used dismissively).

kick the bucket /ˈkɪk ðə ˈbʌkɪt/ v
de pijp uit gaan het loodje leggen
(idiomatic, euphemistic, colloquial, humorous) To die.

kick the habit v
afkicken
(idiomatic) To recover from or quit an addiction or habit.

kick upstairs v
wegpromoveren
(transitive, idiomatic) To promote (an employee considered troublesome) to a position of lesser influence, but of apparently higher status.

kick wheel kick wheels n
pottenbakkersschijf
(ceramics) A wheel or disc used to throw pots, turned by kicking or pushing a heavy stone or concrete base with the foot.

kick-off kick-offs n
aftrap
(football, American football) The opening kick of each half of a game of football.

kickboxer kickboxers n
kickbokser
(martial arts) One who practices the martial art of kickboxing.

kickboxing n
kickboksen
(martial arts) A hybrid martial art derived from Muay Thai, karate and especially boxing during the 1960s to 1970s; more generally, any stand-up combat sport that combines kicks and punches.

kicksled kicksleds n
ijsstep stepslee
A type of small sled consisting of a handlebar mounted on a pair of flexible metal runners. The driver stands on the runners and kicks the sled forward with one foot. In front of the handlebar there's often a seat for a passenger.

kickstand kickstands n
standaard
A levered bar that can be folded down from the frame of a bicycle or motorcycle to prop it upright when not being ridden.

kid /kɪd/ kids n
geitje
A young goat.
(uncountable) The meat of a young goat.

kidnap /ˈkɪdnæp/ kidnaps n
ontvoering
The crime, or an instance, of kidnapping.

kidnap /ˈkɪdnæp/ v
ontvoeren kidnappen
(transitive) To seize or detain a person unlawfully and move or conceal them; sometimes for ransom.

kidnapper /ˈkɪdnæpɚ/ kidnappers n
ontvoerder kidnapper schaker
A person who kidnaps someone.

kidnapping kidnappings n
gijzeling
(crime) The crime of taking a person against their will, sometimes for ransom.

kidney /ˈkɪdni/ kidneys n
nier
An organ in the body that filters the blood, producing urine.
This organ (of an animal) cooked as food.

kidney bean kidney beans n
kidneyboon
A common bean of a cultivar of (Phaseolus vulgaris), with a dark-red skin.

kidney stone kidney stones n
niersteen
(medicine) A calculus in the kidney.

kidney vetch kidney vetches n
wondklaver
Anthyllis vulneraria, a medical plant in the pea family.

kike /kaɪk/ v
kankerjood neus smous
(transitive, offensive, uncommon) To render something more Jewish.

kill /kɪl/ [kʰɪɫ] kills n
moorden vermoorden
The act of killing.
moord prooi
The result of killing; that which has been killed.

kill /kɪl/ [kʰɪɫ] v
doden vermoorden
(transitive) To put to death; to extinguish the life of.

kill the fatted calf v
het vetgemeste kalf slachten
(idiomatic) To begin a festive celebration and rejoicing for someone's long-awaited return.

kill two birds with one stone v
twee vliegen in één klap slaan twee vliegen in een klap slaan
(idiomatic) To solve two problems with one single action.

killdeer /ˈkɪldɪə/ /ˈkɪldɪɹ/ killdeer killdeers n
killdeerplevier
A North American plover (Charadrius vociferus) with a distinctive cry and territorial behavior that includes feigning injury to attract predators and spare the young in the nest.

killer /ˈkɪlə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɪlɚ/ [ˈkʰɪlə(ɹ)] [ˈkʰɪɫlɚ] killers n
doder
One who or that which kills.

killer whale killer whales n
orka zwaardwalvis

kiln /kɪl(n)/ kilns n
oven drooghut droogkamer
An oven or furnace or a heated chamber, for the purpose of hardening, burning, calcining or drying anything; for example, firing ceramics, curing or preserving tobacco, or drying grain.

kilo- prefix
kilo-
In the International System of Units and other metric systems of units, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 1,000. Symbol: k
(computing) Multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 210 (1024)

kilocandela kilocandelas n
kilocandela
(metrology) An SI unit of luminous intensity equal to 103 candelas. Symbol: kcd

kilogram /ˈkɪləɡɹæm/ kilograms n
kilogram
In the International System of Units, the base unit of mass; conceived of as the mass of one litre of water, but now defined by taking the fixed numerical value of the Planck constant h to be 6.626 070 15 × 10-34 when expressed in units of kg⋅m2⋅s−1. Symbol: kg

kilohertz kilohertz kilohertzes n
kilohertz
A unit of frequency equal to one thousand cycles per second; one thousand hertz

kilometrage kilometrages n
kilometering
The total distance travelled, in kilometres.

kilometre /kəˈlɑmɪtəɹ/ /kɪˈlɒmɪtə/ /ˈkɪləˌmitəɹ/ /ˈkɪləˌmiːtə/ kilometres n
kilometer
(metrology) An SI unit of length equal to 103 metres. Symbol: km

kiloton /ˈkɪləˌtʌn/ kilotons n
kiloton
A measure of the strength of an explosion or a bomb based on how many thousand tons of TNT would be needed to produce the same energy.

kimono /kəˈmoʊnoʊ/ /kəˈmoʊnə/ [kɪ̈ˈmoʊ̯noʊ̯] [kɪ̈ˈmoʊ̯nə] kimono kimonos n
kimono
A traditional Japanese T-shaped, wrapped-front garment with square sleeves and a rectangular body, now generally worn only on formal occasions.

kin /kɪn/ kin kins n
verwanten
One or more relatives, such as siblings or cousins, taken collectively.

kinase /ˈkaɪneɪz/ /ˈkɪneɪz/ kinases n
kinase
(enzyme, organic compound) Any of a group of enzymes that transfer phosphate groups from high-energy donor molecules, such as ATP, to specific target molecules (substrates), in a process termed phosphorylation.

kind /kaɪnd/ kinder kindest adj
lief aardig leuk mooi prettig
Affectionate.
gunstig
Favorable.
mild
Mild, gentle, forgiving

kind /kaɪnd/ kinds n
aard natuur slag
(archaic) One's inherent nature; character, natural disposition.
natura
Goods or services used as payment, as e.g. in barter.
gelijke munt
Equivalent means used as response to an action.
soort type ras categorie genre
(type theory) The type of a type constructor or a higher-order type operator.

kind of adv
ietwat
(idiomatic, colloquial) Slightly; somewhat; sort of.

kind regards n
met vriendelijke groeten
(idiomatic) Used as a polite closing of a letter

kindergarten /ˈkɪndəɹˌɡɑːɹd(ə)n/ /ˈkɪndəɹˌɡɑːɹt(ə)n/ /ˈkɪndəˌɡɑːt(ə)n/ [ˈkʰɪn(d)əɹˌɡɑːɹt̬(ə)n] [ˈkʰɪɾ̃əɹˌɡɑːɹʔn̩] kindergartens kindergärten n
kleuterschool
(North America, Australia) An educational institution for young children, usually between ages 4 and 6; nursery school. [from 1852]

kindle /ˈkɪn.dəl/ kindles n
nest
(rare, collective) A group of kittens.

kindle /ˈkɪn.dəl/ v
aansteken
(transitive) To start (a fire) or light (a torch, a match, coals, etc.).
werpen
(intransitive, of a, rabbit, or, hare) To bring forth young; to give birth.
opwekken opwinden
(transitive, figuratively) To arouse or inspire (a passion, etc).
(intransitive, figuratively) To begin to grow or take hold.

kindliness kindlinesses n
vriendelijkheid
The state of feeling kindly towards someone or something, or the actions inspired thereby.

kindling /ˈkɪnd.lɪŋ/ kindlings n
aanmaakhout
Small pieces of wood and twigs used to start a fire.

kindly /ˈkaɪndli/ kindlier kindliest adj
vriendelijk
Having a kind personality; kind, warmhearted, sympathetic.

kindly /ˈkaɪndli/ kindlier kindliest more kindly most kindly adv
beminnelijk vriendelijk
In a kind manner, out of kindness.

kindness /ˈkaɪndnəs/ /ˈkaɪndnɪs/ kindnesses n
vriendelijkheid aardigheid
An instance of kind or charitable behaviour.

kindred /ˈkɪndɹəd/ /ˈkɪndɹɪd/ adj
equivalent gelijkaardig gelijkwaardig
Of the same nature, or of similar character.

kindred /ˈkɪndɹəd/ /ˈkɪndɹɪd/ kindreds n
soortgenoten
(often, plural only) People of the same ethnic descent, not including speaker; brethren.

kindred spirit kindred spirits n
zielsverwant
(idiomatic) Someone with the same feelings or attitudes as oneself.

kinematics /ˌkɪnəˈmætɪks/ n
kinematica
(physics) The branch of mechanics concerned with objects in motion, but not with the forces involved.

kinesis /ˌkəˈniːsɪs/ kineses n
kinesie
(biology) The movement of an organism in response to an external stimulus.

kinesthesia /ˌkaɪnɪsˈθiʒə/ /ˌkɪnɪsˈθiʒə/ kinesthesias n
kinesthesie
Proprioception or static position sense; the perception of the position and posture of the body; also, more broadly, including the motion of the body as well. See usage notes below.

kinetic /kaɪˈnɛtɪk/ /kɪˈnɛtɪk/ adj
kinetisch
Relating to motion.
Relating to kinesis or motor function.

kinetic energy kinetic energies n
kinetische energie
(physics) The energy possessed by an object because of its motion, equal (nonrelativistically) to one half the mass of the body times the square of its speed.

king /kiŋ/ /kʰɪŋ/ kings n
koning
A male monarch; a man who heads a monarchy. If it is an absolute monarchy, then he is the supreme ruler of his nation.
(chess) The principal chess piece, that players seek to threaten with unavoidable capture to result in a victory by checkmate. It is often the tallest piece, with a symbolic crown with a cross at the top.
dam
A checker (a piece of checkers/draughts) that reached the farthest row forward, thus becoming crowned (either by turning it upside-down, or by stacking another checker on it) and gaining more freedom of movement.
koning heer
(card games) A playing card with the letter "K" and the image of a king on it, the thirteenth card in a given suit.

king cake /kɪŋ keɪk/ king cakes n
koningentaart driekoningentaart
(Louisiana) A decorative cake distributed among friends or visitors on Epiphany. In many traditions it contains a pea, a trinket or some other small object which entitles its finder to be the "king" for one day.

king cobra king cobras n
koningscobra
A large venomous snake found in East Asia (Ophiophagus hannah), the longest venomous snake in the world.

king of clubs kings of clubs n
klaverheer
(card games) One of the 52 playing cards in a standard deck.

king of hearts kings of hearts n
hartenheer
(card games) One of the 52 playing cards in a standard deck.

king of herrings kings of herrings n
riemvis
The giant oarfish, Regalecus glesne.

king of kings kings of kings n
koning der koningen
A king who has other kings as subjects; an emperor.

king penguin king penguins n
koningspinguïn
a large penguin, Aptenodytes patagonicus, that lives on the coast of Antarctica and nearby islands

king vulture /kɪŋ ˈvʌltʃəɹ/ king vultures n
koningsgier
A widespread species of New World vulture, Sarcoramphus papa.

kingbird kingbirds n
koningstiran
A group of large insectivorous passerine birds of the genus Tyrannus.

kingdom /ˈkɪŋdəm/ kingdoms n
koninkrijk rijk
A realm having a king and/or queen as its actual or nominal sovereign.
rijk dierenrijk plantenrijk
(taxonomy) A rank in the classification of organisms, below domain and above phylum; a taxon at that rank (e.g. the plant kingdom, the animal kingdom).

kingfisher /ˈkɪŋˌfɪʃə/ kingfishers n
ijsvogel
Any of various birds of the suborder Alcedines (or the family Alcedinidae sensu lato), having a large head, short tail and brilliant colouration; they feed mostly on fish.

kingmaker /ˈkɪŋmeɪkə/ /ˈkɪŋˌmeɪkɚ/ kingmakers n
koningmaker
(politics) Someone who has strong influence over the choice of a leader.

kingship kingships n
koningschap
The dignity, rank or office of a king; the state of being a king.

kink /kɪŋk/ kinks n
kink
A tight curl, twist, or bend in a length of thin material, hair etc.

kinky /ˈkɪŋ.ki/ kinkier kinkiest adj
kinky
(informal) Marked by unconventional sexual preferences or behavior, as fetishism, sadomasochism, and other sexual practices.

kinship /ˈkɪnʃɪp/ kinships n
verwantschap
relation or connection by blood, marriage or adoption

kiosk /ˈkiˌɑsk/ /ˈkiːˌɒsk/ kiosks n
kiosk
A small enclosed structure, often freestanding, open on one side or with a window, used as a booth to sell newspapers, cigarettes, etc.

kip /kɪp/ kips n
kip
The unit of currency in Laos, divided into 100 att, symbol ₭, abbreviation LAK.
dut hazeslaapje
(informal, chiefly, UK, AU) Sleep, snooze, nap, forty winks, doze.
hol keet
(informal, chiefly, UK, Ireland) A very untidy house or room.

kip /kɪp/ v
dutten een uiltje knappen maffen
(informal, chiefly, UK) To sleep; often with the connotation of a temporary or charitable situation, or one borne out of necessity.

kippah /kɪˈpɑː/ /ˈkiːpə/ /ˈkɪpə/ kippahs kippot kippoth n
keppel
The cloth skullcap or yarmulke traditionally worn by male Jews.

kipper /ˈkɪpə(ɹ)/ kippers n
kipper
A split, salted and smoked herring or salmon.

kiskadee kiskadees n
kiskadie
Either of two species of bird in the tyrant flycatcher family.

kismet /ˈkɪs.mɛt/ /ˈkɪz.mɛt/ kismets n
lotbestemming
Fate; a predetermined or unavoidable destiny.

kiss /kɪs/ [kʰɪs] kisses n
kus zoen
A touch with the lips, usually to express love or affection, or as a greeting.

kiss /kɪs/ [kʰɪs] v
kussen zoenen
(transitive) To touch with the lips or press the lips against, usually to show love or affection or passion, or as part of a greeting.
(intransitive) Of two or more people, to touch each other's lips together, usually to express love or affection or passion.

kiss and ride n
zoen- en vroemzone

kiss me phraseologicalUnit
kus me
I informally request that you kiss me—that you touch my lips with your lips or press the lips against, as an expression of love or affection.

kit /kɪt/ kits n
ton
A circular wooden vessel, made of hooped staves.
mand
A kind of basket made especially from straw of rushes, especially for holding fish; by extension, the contents of such a basket or similar container, used as a measure of weight.
uitrusting
A collection of items forming the equipment of a soldier, carried in a knapsack.
set
Any collection of items needed for a specific purpose, especially for use by a workman, or personal effects packed for travelling.

kit fox kit foxes n
grootoorkitvos
Vulpes macrotis, a species of fox found in the Southwestern United States and Mexico.

kitchen /ˈkɪt͡ʃən/ /ˈkɪt͡ʃɪn/ kitchens n
keuken
A room or area for preparing food.
(slang) A public gaming room in a casino.

kitchen cabinet kitchen cabinets n
keukenkastje
Built-in cabinet found in a kitchen.

kitchen paper kitchen papers n
keukenpapier
(UK) Paper towels intended for kitchen purposes such as absorbing spillages and wrapping sandwiches.

kitchenware kitchenwares n
keukengerei
Instruments and utensils found in a kitchen, particularly those associated with the preparation and serving of food.

kite /kaɪt/ kites n
wouw
A bird of prey of the family Accipitridae.
vlieger kite
(geometry) A polygon resembling the shape of a traditional toy kite (sense 3): a quadrilateral having two pairs of edges of equal length, the edges of each pair touching each other at one end.
(sailing, dated) In a square-rigged ship: originally a sail positioned above a topsail; later a lightweight sail set above the topgallants, such as a studding sail or a jib topsail.

kith and kin n
bloed- en zielverwanten
Both friends and family.

kitsch /kɪt͡ʃ/ kitsches n
kitsch
Art, decorative objects, and other forms of representation of questionable artistic or aesthetic value; a representation that is excessively sentimental, overdone, or vulgar.

kitten /ˈkɪtən/ kittens n
katje kitten poesje
A young cat, especially before sexual maturity (reached at about seven months).
lamprei
A young rabbit, rat, hedgehog, squirrel, fox, beaver, badger, etc.

kitty /ˈkɪti/ [ˈkʰɘɾiː] [ˈkʰɪɾi] kitties n
katje kattenjong
(informal) A kitten or young cat.

kitty litter /ˈkɪti ˈlɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɪti ˈlɪtɚ/ [ˈkʰɪɾi ˈlɪɾɚ] kitty litters n
kattenbakvulling
Mix of sawdust, grit, etc. used to provide a soiling area for pet cats.

kitty-cat kitty-cats n
kattepoes
(colloquial, usually, childish) A domestic cat (subspecies Felis silvestris catus).

kiwi /ˈkiːwi/ kiwi kiwis n
kiwi
A flightless bird of the genus Apteryx native to New Zealand.

kiwi fruit kiwi fruit n
kiwi
A Chinese gooseberry vine fruit, having a hairy brown skin and dark green (or in the case of the kiwi fruit gold, yellow) flesh with fine black seeds, almost always varieties of Actinidia deliciosa.

klaxon /ˈklæks(ə)n/ klaxons n
claxon
A loud electric alarm or horn. [from 1908]

kleptocracy kleptocracies n
kleptocratie
A corrupt and dishonest government or society characterised by greed.

kleptomania /ˌklɛp.təˈmeɪ.ni.ə, -ˈmeɪn.jə/ kleptomanias n
kleptomanie steelzucht
(psychology) A psychological disorder that causes an uncontrollable obsession with stealing without economic or material need.

kleptomaniac /ˌklɛptəˈmeɪniæk/ kleptomaniacs n
kleptomaan kleptomane
One who steals compulsively.

klipspringer /ˈklɪpˌsprɪŋə/ /ˈklɪpˌsprɪŋər/ klipspringers n
klipspringer
A small antelope native to eastern and southern Africa having a dense, brown, speckled coat (Oreotragus oreotragus).

kludge /kluːd͡ʒ/ /klʌd͡ʒ/ kludges n
behelpen
(informal) Any construction or practice, typically crude yet effective, designed to solve a problem temporarily or expediently.

klutz /klʌts/ klutzes n
klos kluns
(US, pejorative) A clumsy or stupid person.

knackered /ˈnæk.əd/ more knackered most knackered adj
kapot
(UK, Irish, Australia, New Zealand, slang, sometimes, offensive) Tired or exhausted.

knackwurst knackwursts n
knakworst
A highly seasoned scalded sausage made from beef, pork, and fatty tissue similar to a frankfurter, but shorter and thicker.

knave /neɪv/ knaves n
knaap
(archaic) A boy; especially, a boy servant.
boy knecht
(archaic) Any male servant; a menial.
schelm
A tricky, deceitful fellow; a dishonest person.
boer zot
(cards) A playing card marked with the figure of a servant or soldier; a jack.

knavery /ˈneɪvəɹi/ knaveries n
schelmenstreek
The antics or tricks of a knave; boyish mischief.

knead /niːd/ v
kneden
(transitive) To work and press into a mass, usually with the hands; especially, to work, as by repeated pressure with the knuckles, into a well mixed mass, the materials of bread, cake, etc.

kneading trough kneading troughs n
kneedtrog
A (usually wooden) trough in which dough is kneaded before baking into bread.

knee /kniː/ /ni/ /niː/ kneen knees n
knie
In humans, the joint or the region of the joint in the middle part of the leg between the thigh and the shank.
The part of a garment that covers the knee.
(figurative) The presence of a parent etc., where a young child acquires early knowledge.

knee sock knee socks n
kniekous
(chiefly, in the plural) A sock that reaches almost up to the knee.

knee-high knee-highs n
kniekous
(US, usually, in the plural) A sock or stocking that reaches to the knees; chiefly, women's nylon stockings that end slightly above the knee and supported by garter belts.

knee-jerk more knee-jerk most knee-jerk adj
voorspelbaar
Unthinking, not carefully considered, (nearly) automatic, spontaneous, easily predictable.

kneecap /ˈniːˌkæp/ kneecaps n
knieschijf patella
(anatomy) The flat, roundish bone in the knee.

kneel /niːl/ v
knielen
(intransitive) To rest on one's bent knees, sometimes only one; to move to such a position.

knick-knack /ˈnɪkˌnæk/ knick-knacks n
snuisterij
A small ornament or other object of minor value.

knickerbockers /ˈnɪkəbɒkəz/ /ˈnɪkɚbɑkɚz/ n
knickerbocker zoeavenbroek
Men's or boys' baggy knee breeches, of a type particularly popular in the early 20th century.

knife /naɪf/ knives n
mes
A utensil or a tool designed for cutting, consisting of a flat piece of hard material, usually steel or other metal (the blade), usually sharpened on one edge, attached to a handle. The blade may be pointed for piercing.
A weapon designed with the aforementioned specifications intended for slashing and/or stabbing and too short to be called a sword. A dagger.
mes lemmet
Any blade-like part in a tool or a machine designed for cutting, such as that of a chipper.

knight /naɪt/ knights n
ridder
(by extension) An armored and mounted warrior of the Middle Ages.
(modern) A person on whom a knighthood has been conferred by a monarch.
paard
(chess) A chess piece, often in the shape of a horse's head, that is moved two squares in one direction and one at right angles to that direction in a single move, leaping over any intervening pieces.

knight /naɪt/ v
ridderen
(chess, transitive) To promote (a pawn) to a knight.

knight banneret knights bannerets n
baanderheer
(law, historical) A knight entitled to subinfeudate his estate and to lead troops under his own banner.

knighthood knighthoods n
verheffing in de adelstand
An honour whereby one is made into a knight, and one can thereafter be called "Sir"
ridderschap
The quality of being a knight.
The knights collectively, the body of knights.

knit /ˈnɪt/ v
breien
(ambitransitive) To turn thread or yarn into a piece of fabric by forming loops that are pulled through each other. This can be done by hand with needles or by machine.
aaneenbreien
(figuratively, transitive) To join closely and firmly together.
aaneengroeien
(intransitive) To become closely and firmly joined; become compacted.
samenbreien
(transitive) To combine from various elements.

knitting needle knitting needles n
breinaald
A long, thin, pointed rod, used in pairs to knit yarn.

knob /nɑb/ /nɒb/ knobs n
knop
A rounded protuberance, especially one arising from a flat surface; a fleshy lump or caruncle.
A rounded control switch that can be turned on its axis, designed to be operated by the fingers.

knock /nɑk/ /nɒk/ knocks n
aankloppen kloppen
An abrupt rapping sound, as from an impact of a hard object against wood.
klap
A sharp impact.

knock /nɑk/ /nɒk/ v
kloppen aankloppen
(intransitive) To rap one's knuckles against something, especially wood.
botsen
(transitive, Britain, slang, dated) To impress forcibly or strongly; to astonish; to move to admiration or applause.

knock about /ˌnɑk əˈbaʊt/ /ˌnɒk əˈbaʊt/ v
rondhangen rondzwerven
(by extension) To engage in a relaxing activity in a place; to hang around in.
rondzwerven
(by extension, usually in present participial form) To be mislaid in a place.
uithangen
(by extension) Often followed by with: to spend time companionably; to hang around.

knock knee knock knees n
X-benen
The medical condition genu valgum

knock on wood /ˌnɑk ɑn ˈwʊd/ /ˌnɑk ɔn ˈwʊd/ /ˌnɒk ɒn ˈwʊd/ [ˌnäk än ˈwʊd] v
hout vasthouden afkloppen
(idiomatic, US) To take a customary action to ward off some misfortune that is believed to be attracted by a presumptuous statement.

knock-kneed adj
x-benen
(of the legs) Having the knees abnormally close together, and the ankles spread apart.

knock-knock interjection
klop klop
a verbal emulation of a knocking sound

knockoff knockoffs n
namaak nepper
An imitation of something, particularly a well-known product, usually lower in quality and price than the original.

knockout /ˈnɑk.oʊt/ /ˈnɒk.aʊt/ knockouts n
knock-out
The act of making one unconscious, or at least unable to come back on one's feet within a certain period of time; a TKO.

knoll /noʊl/ /nəʊl/ knolls n
heuvel
A small mound or rounded hill.

knot /nɑt/ /nɒt/ knots n
knoop knot
A looping of a piece of string or of any other long, flexible material that cannot be untangled without passing one or both ends of the material through its loops.
knot
One of a variety of shore birds; red-breasted sandpiper (variously Calidris canutus or Tringa canutus).
kluwen knoop
(of hair, etc) A tangled clump.
kluwen
A maze-like pattern.
knoop
(mathematics) A non-self-intersecting closed curve in (e.g., three-dimensional) space that is an abstraction of a knot (in sense 1 above).
(aviation) A unit of indicated airspeed, calibrated airspeed, or equivalent airspeed, which varies in its relation to the unit of speed so as to compensate for the effects of different ambient atmospheric conditions on aircraft performance.
de knoop knoei(boel)
A difficult situation.
knoest
The whorl left in lumber by the base of a branch growing out of the tree's trunk.
buil bluts
Local swelling in a tissue area, especially skin, often due to injury.

knot /nɑt/ /nɒt/ v
knopen aaneenknopen dichtknopen
(transitive) To form into a knot; to tie with a knot or knots.
fronsen
(transitive) To form wrinkles in the forehead, as a sign of concentration, concern, surprise, etc.

knot theory n
knopentheorie
(mathematics) A branch of topology dealing with knots.

knotty /ˈnɑti/ /ˈnɒti/ [-ɾi] knottier knottiest more knotty most knotty adj
ingewikkeld
Complicated or tricky; complex, difficult.

knout /naʊt/ [nʌʊt] knouts n
knoet
A leather scourge (multi-tail whip), in the severe version known as 'great knout' with metal weights on each tongue, notoriously used in imperial Russia.

know /noʊ/ /nəʊ/ v
weten kennen
(transitive) To perceive the truth or factuality of; to be certain of; to be certain that.
(intransitive) To have knowledge; to have information, be informed.
kennen weten
(transitive) To be acquainted or familiar with; to have encountered.

know how to pick 'em v
weet ze wel uit te kiezen

know like the back of one's hand v
kennen als z'n broekzak
(transitive, simile) To be intimately knowledgeable about something.

know someone from Adam v
van haar noch pluim kennen

know thyself proverb
ken uzelf
(also, _, philosophy) Be aware of your own strengths and limitations.

know-it-all know-it-alls n
betweter wijsneus
(chiefly, US, pejorative) Someone who claims to be knowledgeable or an expert in something, obnoxiously dismissing the opinions, advice, suggestions, etc. of others.

knowledge /ˈnoʊlɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈnɑlɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈnɒlɪd͡ʒ/ knowledges n
kennis weten wetenschap
The fact of knowing about something; general understanding or familiarity with a subject, place, situation etc. [from 14th c.]
The total of what is known; all information and products of learning. [from 16th c.]
weten medeweten kennis
Awareness of a particular fact or situation; a state of having been informed or made aware of something. [from 14th c.]

knowledge is power proverb
kennis is macht
Scientia potentia est; with knowledge and/or education, one's potential or ability to succeed in the pursuit of one's objectives will certainly increase.

knowledgeable /ˈnɑ.lɪ.d͡ʒə.bəl/ /ˈnɒl.ɪ.d͡ʒə.bəl/ more knowledgeable most knowledgeable adj
geïnformeerd
Having knowledge, especially of a particular subject.
goed ingelicht
Educated and well-informed.

knuckle /ˈnʌkəl/ knuckles n
knokkel
Any of the joints between the bones of the fingers.

koala /koʊ.ˈɑː.lə/ /kə.ˈwɑː.lə/ /kəʊ.ˈɑː.lə/ /ˈkwɑː.lə/ koalas n
koala koalabeer koalabeertje
A tree-dwelling marsupial, Phascolarctos cinereus, that resembles a small bear with a broad head, large ears and sharp claws, mainly found in eastern Australia.

kobold kobolde kobolds n
kobold
(German folklore) A mischievous elf or goblin, or one connected (and helpful) to a family or household.

koff koffs n
kof

kohl /koʊl/ /kɔʊl/ /kəʊl/ n
kohl
A dark powder, usually powdered antimony, used as eye makeup, especially in Eastern countries; stibnite.

kohlrabi /koʊlˈɹɑb.i/ /kəʊlˈɹɑː.bi/ kohlrabies kohlrabis n
koolrabi
Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes, a variety of the cabbage, having a turnip-shaped edible stem.

kola kolas n
cola
A nut of this tree.

kolkhoz /-kɒs/ /-kɔs/ /-kɔz/ /kol-/ /kɒl-/ /kɔːl-/ /kəlˈkɒz/ kolkhozes kolkhozy n
kolchoz
(historical) A farming collective in the former Soviet Union.

kombu /ˈkɒmbuː/ kombus n
kombu
A kind of long horn instrument from Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

kompromat kompromats n
kompromat
Compromising material, blackmail material, (real or fabricated) evidence that a person does not want revealed, dirt.

kookaburra /ˈkʊkəˌbaɹə/ /ˈkʊkəˌbɝɹə/ /ˈkʊkəˌbʌɹə/ kookaburras n
kookaburra
Any of several species of kingfishers in the genus Dacelo.

kopek kopeks n
kopeke
A Russian monetary unit equal to one hundredth of a ruble.
A kopiyka: a Ukrainian monetary unit equal to one hundredth of a hryvnia.

kopi luwak /ˈkoʊpi ˈlu(w)æk/ /ˈkoʊpi ˈlu(w)ɑk/ n
kopi loewak
Coffee made from the beans of coffee berries eaten, digested and defecated by civets.

koppa koppas n
koppa
The 18th Ancient Greek letter in early versions of the Greek alphabet, Ϙ (lowercase ϙ).

korfball /ˈkɔː(ɹ)fbɔːl/ korfballs n
korfbal
(uncountable) A non-contact unisex team sport originating from the Netherlands, similar to netball, where players attempt to throw a ball into a basket atop a pole.
(countable) The ball used in the sport of korfball.

koruna /kəˈɹuːnə/ korun korunas koruny n
kroon
The currency of the Czech Republic, divided into 100 hellers.
The former currency of Slovakia, divided into 100 haliers.

kosher /ˈkoʊʃɚ/ /ˈkɑʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɔʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈkəʊʃə/ more kosher most kosher adj
koosjer
(Judaism) Fit for use or consumption, in accordance with Jewish law (especially relating to food).
(figuratively, by extension) In accordance with standards or usual practice.

koumiss /ˈkuːmɪs/ koumisses n
koemis
A fermented drink made from mare's milk, common among peoples of the Central Asian steppes.

kowtow /ˈkaʊˌtaʊ/ kowtows n
buiging kotau
The act of kowtowing.

kowtow /ˈkaʊˌtaʊ/ v
aanpassen onderdanig zich zijn
(intransitive, figuratively) To grovel, act in a very submissive manner.
buigen knielen zich
(intransitive, historical) To kneel and bow low enough to touch one’s forehead to the ground.
buigen diep zich
(intransitive) To bow very deeply.

kraal /kɹɑːl/ kraals n
kraal
An enclosure for livestock.

krater kraters n
krater
(historical) An ancient Greek vessel for mixing water and wine.

kremlin kremlins n
kremlin
(architecture, Slavic architecture) A fortified, central complex found in various Russian cities.

krill /kɹɪl/ krill krills n
krill
any of several small marine crustacean species of plankton in the order Euphausiacea in the class Malacostraca.

kroepoek kroepoek kroepoeks n
kroepoek
An Indonesian (Javanese) shrimp cracker, made from tapioca flour, salt, ground shrimps and various spices.

krupuk /ˈkrʊ.pʊʔ/ n
kroepoek
An Indonesian (Javanese) cracker, made from tapioca flour, salt, ground shrimps and various traditional spices.

krypton /ˈkɹɪptɒn/ kryptons n
krypton
The chemical element (symbol Kr) with an atomic number of 36. It is a colourless, odourless noble gas that only reacts with fluorine. It is one of the rarest gases in the Earth's atmosphere.

kryptonite /ˈkɹɪptənaɪt/ kryptonites n
kryptoniet
(figuratively) The one weakness of something or someone that is otherwise invulnerable.

króna /ˈkɹəʊ.nə/ krónur n
kroon
The currency of Iceland, divided into 100 aurar

kshatriya /ˈkʃat.ɹi.ə/ kshatriyas n
kshattriya
A member of the second-highest of the four castes or varnas in traditional Hindu society: the warrior or military caste.

kudos /ˈkjuːdɒs/ /ˈkuː.doʊs/ /ˈkuː.doʊz/ n
krediet
Praise; accolades.

kudu /ˈkuːduː/ kudu kudus n
koedoe
A large, striped, African antelope of the species Tragelaphus imberbis (lesser kudu) or Tragelaphus strepsiceros (greater kudu).

kulak /ˈkulæk/ /ˈkuːlak/ kulaki kulaks n
koelak
(historical) A prosperous peasant in the Russian Empire or the Soviet Union, who owned land and could hire workers.

kumquat /ˈkʌmkwɑt/ /ˈkʌmkwɒt/ kumquats n
kumquat
A small, orange citrus-like fruit which is native to Asia (Citrus japonica, syn. Fortunella japonica).

kung fu /ˈkɔŋ ˈfuː/ /ˈkʊŋ ˈfuː/ /ˈkʌŋ ˈfuː/ kung fu n
kung fu
(martial arts) The Chinese martial arts collectively.

kurgan /kʊəˈɡɑːn/ kurgans n
koergan
A prehistoric burial mound once used by peoples in Siberia and Central Asia.

kurta kurtas n
kurta
A traditional article of clothing worn in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, consisting of a loose, collarless, long-sleeved, knee-length shirt worn by both men and women.

kvetch /kvɛt͡ʃ/ v
kankeren
To whine or complain, often needlessly and incessantly.

kyanite kyanites n
kyaniet
A blue neosilicate mineral, Al2SiO5, found in metamorphic rocks.

kyat /kiˈ(j)ɑt/ /kiːˈɑːt/ /ˈkjɑt/ /ˈt͡ʃɑt/ kyat kyats n
kyat
The official currency of Myanmar.

kylix /ˈkaɪlɪks/ kylices kylikes kylixes n
kylix ogenschaal
An Ancient Greek drinking cup with a stem, two handles, and a broad, shallow body

la /lɑː/ las n
la
(music) A syllable used in solfège to represent the sixth note of a major scale.

laager /ˈli.ɡəɹ/ /ˈlɑː.ɡə/ laagers n
lager
A defensive encampment encircled by wagons, especially by South African Boers.
(military) A temporary formation of armoured vehicles for resupply.

lab rat lab rats n
proefkonijn
(idiomatic) A person or group used as the subject of an experiment or test, especially unwillingly or unwittingly.

labefaction /ˌlæb.əˈfæk.ʃən/ n
aan het wankelen brengen verzwakken
(rare) The act of shaking or weakening or the resulting state; overthrow, ruination.

label /ˈleɪbəl/ labels n
etiket label
A small ticket or sign giving information about something to which it is attached or intended to be attached.
etiket
A name given to something or someone to categorise them as part of a particular social group.

label /ˈleɪbəl/ v
etiketteren aanbrengen etiket prijzen
(transitive) To put a label (a ticket or sign) on (something).
bestempelen categoriseren
(ditransitive) To give a label to (someone or something) in order to categorise that person or thing.

labellum /ləˈbɛl.əm/ labella labellums n
labellum lip

labia /ˈleɪ.bi.ə/ n
schaamlip
folds of tissue at opening of vulva

labial /ˈleɪ.bi.əl/ adj
labiaal
(anatomy, zootomy) Of or pertaining to the lips or labia.

labial /ˈleɪ.bi.əl/ labials n
labiaal
(linguistics, phonetics) A consonant articulated by the lips.
(musical instrument) An organ pipe having a lip that influences its sound.

labialize v
labializeren
(transitive) To round, make (a sound, notably a consonant) labial.

labor market labor markets n
arbeidsmarkt
(economics) The market consisting of the supply of unemployed workers in relation to the demand for them.

labor-intensive more labor-intensive most labor-intensive adj
arbeidsintensief
(American spelling) Requiring a great deal of work, especially physical and manual effort versus capital.

laboratory /ləˈbɒɹət(ə)ɹiː/ /ləˈbɔɹətɹi/ /ləˈbɔɹəˌtɔɹi/ /ˈlæb(ə)ɹəˌtɔɹi/ /ˈlæbɹəˌtɔɹi/ laboratories n
laboratorium lab labo
A room, building or institution equipped for scientific research, experimentation or analysis.
laboratorium
A place where chemicals, drugs or microbes are prepared or manufactured.

laborer /ˈleɪ.bɚ.ɹɚ/ laborers n
arbeider
One who uses bodily strength rather than intellect to earn a wage, usually hourly.

laborious /ləˈbɔːɹiəs/ more laborious most laborious adj
arbeidsintensief bewerkelijk laborieus
Requiring much physical effort; toilsome.

labour /ˈleɪ.bə/ /ˈleɪ.bɚ/ labours n
arbeid
(uncountable) Workers in general; the working class, the workforce; sometimes specifically the labour movement, organised labour.
bevalling
(medicine, obstetrics) The act of a mother giving birth.
The time period during which a mother gives birth.

labour camp labour camps n
arbeidskamp werkkamp
A type of prison where prisoners are obliged to do forced labour, usually outdoors.

labour law n
arbeidsrecht

laboured /ˈleɪ.bəd/ /ˈleɪ.bɚd/ more laboured most laboured adj
moeizaam
Expressive of strenuous effort.

labyrinth /ˈlæb.ə.ɹɪnθ/ /ˈlæb.ɹɪnθ/ labyrinths n
labyrint doolhof
(gardening) A maze formed by paths separated by high hedges.
labyrint
(anatomy) A complex structure in the inner ear which contains the organs of hearing and balance. It consists of bony cavities (the bony labyrinth) filled with fluid and lined with sensitive membranes (the membranous labyrinth).

labyrinthine /ˌlab.əˈɹɪn.θʌɪn/ /ˌlæb.əˈɹɪn.θɪn/ /ˌlæb.əˈɹɪnˌθaɪn/ /ˌlæb.əˈɹɪnˌθin/ more labyrinthine most labyrinthine adj
als doolhof een
Physically resembling a labyrinth; with the qualities of a maze.
ingewikkeld verwarrend
(figurative) Convoluted, baffling, confusing, perplexing.

lace /leɪs/ laces n
kant
(uncountable) A light fabric containing patterns of holes, usually built up from a single thread. Wp

lachanophobia /ˌlækənəˈfəʊbɪə/ n
lachanofobie
An irrational fear of vegetables.

laches /ˈlætʃɪz/ n
nalatigheid verwijtbaar
(legal) An unreasonable delay in bringing a claim alleging a wrong, which means the person who waited shall not be permitted to seek an equitable remedy because the delay prejudiced the moving party.

lachrymose /ˈlæk.ɹɪ.moʊs/ more lachrymose most lachrymose adj
aangrijpend intriest treurig
Tearful, sorrowful, sad, pertaining to tears, weeping, causing tears or crying.

lack /læk/ lacks n
gebrek
A deficiency or need (of something desirable or necessary); an absence, want.

lack /læk/ v
missen ontberen derven gebrek hebben
(transitive, stative) To be without, not to have, to need, to require.

lack of sleep n
slaaptekort
The condition of not having slept enough at any given time without any specification of cause. (This entry is a translation hub.)

lackadaisical /læksə-/ /ˌlækəˈdeɪzɪkəl/ more lackadaisical most lackadaisical adj
laks lusteloos ongeïnteresseerd
Showing no interest, vigor, determination, or enthusiasm.

lackey /ˈlæ.ki/ lackeys n
lakei
A footman, a liveried male servant.
lakei slaafje voetvaag
A fawning, servile follower.

lackluster /ˈlæklʌstə(ɹ)/ more lackluster most lackluster adj
dof
Having no shine or lustre; dull.

laconically more laconically most laconically adv
laconiek
In a terse manner, given to using few words.

lacquer /ˈlæk.ə/ /ˈlæk.ɚ/ lacquers n
lak
A glossy, resinous material used as a surface coating; either a natural exudation of certain trees, or a solution of nitrocellulose in alcohol, etc.

lacquer /ˈlæk.ə/ /ˈlæk.ɚ/ v
lakken
To apply a lacquer to something or to give something a smooth, glossy finish.

lacrimation lacrimations n
tranenvloed
The shedding of tears; crying.

lacrosse /ləˈkɹɑs/ /ləˈkɹɒs/ /ləˈkɹɔs/ n
lacrosse
(sports) A sport played on a field between two opposing teams using sticks (crosses) and a ball, whereby one team defeats the other by scoring more goals within the allotted time.

lactase lactases n
lactase
(enzyme, organic compound) A β-galactosidase enzyme that is involved in the hydrolysis of the disaccharide lactose into constituent galactose and glucose monomers.

lactic acid n
melkzuur
(carboxylic acid) 2-hydroxy-propanoic acid (CH3.CHOH.CO2H), a syrupy liquid, soluble in water; found in milk, wine and many fruits; used as a food additive and in many industrial applications.

lactose /ˈlæk.toʊs/ /ˈlæk.təʊs/ /ˈlæk.təʊz/ lactoses n
lactose melksuiker
(carbohydrate) The disaccharide sugar of milk and dairy products, C12H22O11, a product of glucose and galactose used as a food and in medicinal compounds.

lactose intolerance lactose intolerances n
lactose-intolerantie
Inability to fully metabolize lactose.

lactose intolerant more lactose intolerant most lactose intolerant adj
lactose-intolerant
unable to fully metabolize lactose

lacuna /ləˈk(j)uː.nə/ lacunae lacunas lacunæ n
lacune
An absent part, especially in a book or other piece of writing, often referring to an ancient manuscript or similar.
taalhiaat
(linguistics, translation studies) A language gap, which occurs when there is no direct translation in the target language for a lexical term found in the source language.

lad /læd/ /ləd/ lads n
jongen
A boy or young man.

ladder /ˈladə/ /ˈlædɚ/ [ˈlæɾɚ] ladders n
ladder
A frame, usually portable, of wood, metal, or rope, used for ascent and descent, consisting of two side pieces to which are fastened rungs (cross strips or rounds acting as steps).
(figuratively) The hierarchy or ranking system within an organization, such as the corporate ladder.
(chiefly, Britain) A length of unravelled fabric in a knitted garment, especially in nylon stockings; a run.
In the game of go, a sequence of moves following a zigzag pattern and ultimately leading to the capture of the attacked stones.

ladder snake ladder snakes n
trapslang
Any of the species Rhinechis scalaris of European snakes in the Colubridae family

lade /leɪd/ v
laden
To fill or load (related to cargo or a shipment).

laden /ˈleɪdn̩/ /ˈleɪdən/ more laden most laden adj
geladen
Weighed down with a load, burdened.
geladen zwaar
Heavy.

ladies and gentlemen n
dames en heren
Used to address an audience.
(rare, _, and, _, euphemism) Public toilets: a ladies' room and a gentlemen's room.

ladies first phraseologicalUnit
dames gaan voor

ladle /ˈleɪ.dəl/ ladles n
opscheplepel pollepel juslepel
A deep-bowled spoonlike utensil with a long, usually curved, handle.

ladle /ˈleɪ.dəl/ v
inscheppen opdienen opscheppen
(transitive) To pour or serve something with a ladle.

lady /ˈleɪdi/ [ˈleɪ.ɾi] ladies n
dame
A woman of breeding or higher class, a woman of authority.
A title for someone married to a lord or gentleman.
A woman to whom the particular homage of a knight was paid; a woman to whom one is devoted or bound.
damestoilet
(ladies' or ladies) Toilets intended for use by women.

lady fern lady ferns n
wijfjesvaren
A fern of the species Athyrium filix-femina, native throughout the temperate Northern Hemisphere.

lady's bedstraw ladies' bedstraws lady's bedstraws n
geel walstro
Yellow bedstraw (Galium verum).

lady's thumb lady's thumbs n
perzikkruid
A perennial plant of the knotweed family, native to Eurasia but introduced to many other regions, Persicaria maculosa.

lady-in-waiting /ˌleɪdi ɪn ˈweɪtɪŋ/ /ˌleɪdɪ ɪn ˈweɪtɪŋ/ [-ɾɪŋ] ladies-in-waiting n
hofdame
A lady, often a noblewoman, in the household of a queen, princess, or other woman of higher rank who attends her as a personal assistant, generally a role considered an honour.

ladybird /ˈleɪ.di.bəːd/ /ˈleɪ.di.bɝd/ ladybirds n
lieveheersbeestje
Any of the Coccinellidae family of beetles, typically having a round shape and red or yellow spotted elytra.

ladyfinger ladyfingers n
lange vinger
A small sponge cake, shaped approximately like a finger.

laggard /ˈlæɡəd/ /ˈlæɡɚd/ laggards n
achterblijver slome duikelaar
One who lags behind; one who takes more time than is necessary or than the others in a group.

lagomorph lagomorphs n
haasachtige
A member of the mammalian taxonomic order, Lagomorpha, which includes hares, rabbits, and pikas.

lagoon /ləˈɡuːn/ lagoons n
lagune
A shallow body of water separated from deeper sea by a bar.

lah-di-dah /ˌlɑːdiːˈdɑː/ more lah-di-dah most lah-di-dah adj
chic de friemel
(British, pejorative) Affecting upper-class or superior airs.

lahar /ˈlɑhɑɹ/ lahars n
lahar
(geology) A volcanic mudflow.

lahmacun lahmacuns n
Turkse pizza lahmajoen
A dish of Arab origin consisting of a round, thin piece of dough topped with minced meat (most commonly beef and lamb).

lain /leɪn/ v
gelegen
situated horizontally

lair /lɛə/ /lɛɚ/ lairs n
hol leger
A place inhabited by a wild animal, often a cave or a hole in the ground.
A shed or shelter for domestic animals.
schuilplaats
(figuratively) A place inhabited by a criminal or criminals, a superhero or a supervillain; a refuge, retreat, haven or hideaway.

lake /leɪk/ lakes n
meer
(now, _, chiefly, _, dialectal) A small stream of running water; a channel for water; a drain.

lakeshore /ˈleɪk.ʃɔɹ/ /ˈleɪk.ʃɔː/ lakeshores n
meeroever
(sometimes, attributive) The shore of a lake.

lama /ˈlɑː.mə/ lamas n
lama
A master of Tibetan Buddhism.

lamassu /ləˈmasuː/ lamassu lamassus n
stierman
An Assyrian protective deity, often depicted as having the head of a human, the body of an ox or lion, and the wings of a bird.

lamb /læm/ [lɛəm] lamber lambren lambs n
lam lammetje
A young sheep.
lam lamsvlees
(uncountable) The flesh of a lamb or sheep used as food.

lamb /læm/ [lɛəm] v
lammeren
(intransitive) Of a sheep, to give birth.

lambaste /læmˈbeɪst/ /læmˈbæst/ v
afkraken berispen uitschelden
To scold, reprimand or criticize harshly.
iemand aframmelen iemand een pandoering geven
(dated in UK English but not US English) To give a thrashing to; to beat severely.

lambda /ˈlæm.də/ lambdas n
labda lambda
The eleventh letter of the Classical and Modern Greek alphabet, the twelfth of the Old Greek alphabet.

lambdacism /ˈlæmbdəˌsɪzəm/ lambdacisms n
lambdacisme
(phonology) A pronunciation shift whereby /l/ or other closely related phonemes are substituted for other sounds (typically /r/), as Sally for Sarah or Molly for Mary.

lambic /lɒ̃bik/ /ˈlæmbɪk/ lambics n
lambiek
A mid-strength traditional Belgian/Flemish sour beer of spontaneous fermentation.

lambkin /ˈlæmkɪn/ lambkins n
lammetje
A young lamb, a very young sheep.

lame /leɪm/ lamer lamest adj
lam kreupel mank verlamd
Unable to walk properly because of a problem with one's feet or legs.
kreupel mankend
Moving with pain or difficulty on account of injury, defect or temporary obstruction of a function.
mankend wankel
(by extension) Hobbling; limping; inefficient; imperfect.
flauw
(colloquial) Unconvincing or unbelievable.
(colloquial) Synonym of uncool, uninteresting, or unfunny.

lament /ləˈmɛnt/ laments n
klaagzang
A song expressing grief.

lamentation /ˌlæm.ənˈteɪ.ʃən/ /ˌlæm.ɪnˈteɪ.ʃən/ lamentations n
geklaag geweeklaag klagen weeklagen
The act of lamenting.
lamentatie
A sorrowful cry; a lament.
rouwklacht
Specifically, mourning.

lamia /ˈleɪ.mi.ə/ /ˈleɪmɪə/ lamiae lamias n
lamia
(Greek mythology) A monster preying upon human beings, who sucked the blood of children, often described as having the head and breasts of a woman and the lower half of a serpent.

laminate /ˈlæmɪneɪt/ /ˈlæmɪnət/ laminates n
laminaat
Material formed of thin sheets glued together.

laminate /ˈlæmɪneɪt/ /ˈlæmɪnət/ v
lamineren
To assemble from thin sheets glued together.

lammergeier /ˈlaməɡaɪə/ /ˈlamɚɡaɪɚ/ lammergeiers n
lammergier baardgier
A long-winged vulture, Gypaetus barbatus, found in southern Europe, Africa and India.

lamp /læmp/ [leəmp] [lɛəmp] [lɛːmp] lamps n
lamp olielamp
A device that generates heat, light or other radiation. Especially an electric light bulb.
A device containing oil, burnt through a wick for illumination; an oil lamp.

lamppost lampposts n
lantaarnpaal
The pole that holds up a light so it can illuminate a wide area, such as holds up a streetlight.

lamprey /ˈlæm.pɹeɪ/ /ˈlæm.pɹi/ lampreys n
lamprei prik negenoog
Any long slender primitive eel-like freshwater and saltwater fish of the order Petromyzontiformes, having a sucking mouth with rasping teeth but no jaw.

lampshade /ˈlæmp.ʃeɪd/ lampshades n
lampenkap
A cover over a lamp to either diffuse the light or to block it in certain directions to avoid glare in the eyes.

lance /læns/ /lɑːns/ lances n
lans
A weapon of war, consisting of a long shaft or handle and a steel blade or head; a spear carried by horsemen.
A wooden spear, sometimes hollow, used in jousting or tilting, designed to shatter on impact with the opposing knight’s armour.
(fishing) A spear or harpoon used by whalers and fishermen.

lanceolate more lanceolate most lanceolate adj
lancetvormig
(botany, mycology) Having the general shape of a lance; much longer than wide, with the widest part lower than the middle and a pointed apex.

lanceolated warbler lanceolated warblers n
kleine sprinkhaanzanger
Locustella lanceolata, an Old World warbler.

lancer lancers n
lansier
(military) A cavalry soldier armed with a lance weapon.

lancet /læn.sɪt/ /lɑːn.sɪt/ lancets n
lancet
A sharp, pointed, two-edged surgical instrument used in venesection and for opening abscesses etc.

land /lænd/ [ɫeə̯nd] lands n
land
The part of Earth which is not covered by oceans or other bodies of water.
A country or region.
land grond
Real estate or landed property; a partitioned and measurable area which is owned and acquired and on which buildings and structures can be built and erected.
land vaderland
A person's country of origin and/or homeplace; homeland.
grond
(agriculture) The ground left unploughed between furrows; any of several portions into which a field is divided for ploughing.
trek
(ballistics) The space between the rifling grooves in a gun.

land /lænd/ [ɫeə̯nd] v
landen
(intransitive) To descend to a surface, especially from the air.
landen aan de grond zetten
(transitive) To bring to land.

land ahoy interjection
land in zicht
(nautical) Shouted by the ship's watch to inform the crew that land has been spotted.

land bridge land bridges n
landbrug
(biogeography) An isthmus or other land connection between what at other times are separate land masses.

land mine /ˈlænd.maɪn/ land mines n
mijn landmijn
(military) A mine that is placed on land and designed to explode when stepped upon or touched.

land surveyor land surveyors n
landmeter
a professional who measures land, delineates property boundaries, etc.

landgrave landgraves n
landgraaf
County nobleman in the British, privately held North American colony Carolina, ranking just below the proprietary (chartered equivalent of a royal vassal).

landgraviate landgraviates n
landgraafschap

landing /ˈlændɪŋ/ landings n
landing
An arrival at a surface, as of an airplane or any descending object.
aanlegplaats steiger
A place on a shoreline where a boat lands.
overloop
A level area at the top of a flight of stairs, or connecting one flight with another.

landing gear landing gears n
landingsgestel
(uncountable, countable, aviation) The wheels, tyres, brakes, shock absorbers etc of an aircraft; its undercarriage.

landing strip landing strips n
landingsbaan
(aviation) A runway for aircraft, especially one which is auxiliary or temporary.

landlady /ˈlændˌleɪ.di/ landladies n
hospita
A female landlord.

landlocked /ˈlændlɑkt/ /ˈlændlɒkt/ adj
binnen door land omgeven
(of a country, geographical region, etc.) Surrounded by land (having no borders with the sea).

landlord /ˈlænd.lɔɹd/ /ˈlænd.lɔːd/ landlords n
huisbaas
A person that leases real property; a lessor.
(surfing, slang, with "the") A shark, imagined as the owner of the surf to be avoided.
huisbaas herbergier kastelein kroegbaas
(chiefly, British) The owner or manager of a public house.

landlubber /ˈlænd.lʌ.bə/ /ˈlænd.lʌ.bɚ/ landlubbers n
landrot zoetwatermatroos
(nautical, pejorative) Someone unfamiliar with the sea or seamanship, especially a novice seaman.

landmark /ˈlændmɑɹk/ landmarks n
oriëntatiepunt
A recognizable natural or man-made feature used for navigation.

landmass /ˈlænd.mæs/ landmasses n
landmassa
(geography) A large, continuous area of land surrounded by sea or contiguous with another landmass.

landowner /ˈlændˌoʊ.nɚ/ /ˈlændˌəʊ.nə/ landowners n
grondbezitter
A person who owns land.

landrace /ˈlændˌɹeɪs/ landraces n
landras
(often, attributive) Any local variety of a domesticated animal or plant species that has adapted over time to its ecological and cultural environment (including, in some cases, its work). [from late 19th c.]

landscape /ˈlan(d)skeɪp/ /ˈlæn(d)skɪp/ landscapes n
landschap
A portion of land or territory which the eye can comprehend in a single view, including all the objects it contains.
A picture representing a real or imaginary scene by land or sea, the main subject being the general aspect of nature, as fields, hills, forests, water, etc.
The pictorial aspect of a country.
liggend
(computing, printing, uncountable) a mode of printing where the horizontal sides are longer than the vertical sides

landslide /ˈlænd.slaɪd/ landslides n
aardverschuiving lawine
A natural disaster that involves the breakup and downhill flow of rock, mud, water and anything caught in the path.

lane /leɪn/ lanes n
gang laan wegeltje
A narrow passageway between fences, walls, hedges or trees.
baanvak rijstrook rijvak
A lengthwise division of roadway intended for a single line of vehicles.
rijstrook rijvak
A similar division of a racetrack to keep runners apart.

langsat /ˈlæŋ.sæt/ /ˈlɑŋ.sɑt/ langsats n
langsat
A small, whitish-brown fruit of Southeast Asia, from the tree Lansium domesticum, with fleshy pulp and subacid taste.

language /ˈlæŋɡwɪd͡ʒ/ [ˈleɪŋɡwɪd͡ʒ] languages n
taal spraak tong
(countable) A body of words, and set of methods of combining them (called a grammar), understood by a community and used as a form of communication.
taal spraak
(uncountable) The ability to communicate using words.
taal jargon
(uncountable) A sublanguage: the slang of a particular community or jargon of a particular specialist field.
taal
(countable, uncountable, figurative) The expression of thought (the communication of meaning) in a specified way; that which communicates something, as language does.
(uncountable) The particular words used in a speech or a passage of text.
taal code
(computing, countable) A computer language; a machine language.

language barrier language barriers n
taalkloof
A conceptual barrier to effective communication, occurring when people who speak different languages attempt to communicate with each other.

language border language borders n
taalgrens

language code language codes n
taalcode
short alphabetic or numeric identifier assigned to a language.

language contact language contacts n
taalcontact
(linguistics) The phenomenon in which speakers of two or more languages or varieties interact and influence each other.

language family language families n
taalfamilie
(linguistics) A set of languages which have evolved from a common ancestor.

language model language models n
taalmodel
(ML) A machine learning model that assigns probabilities to sequences of characters or words, and/or is capable of generating plausible subsequent text from a given prompt.

language proficiency language proficiencies n
taalbeheersing
(This entry is a translation hub.)

language school language schools n
taleninstituut talenschool
A school where foreign languages are taught

languish /ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪʃ/ v
verslappen verzwakken
(intransitive) To lose strength and become weak; to be in a state of weakness or sickness. [from 14th c.]
smachten verlangen
(intransitive) To pine away in longing for something; to have low spirits, especially from lovesickness. [from 14th c.]
kwijnen wegkwijnen
(intransitive) To live in miserable or disheartening conditions. [from 15th c.]
stagneren
(intransitive) To be neglected; to make little progress, be unsuccessful. [from 17th c.]

languor /ˈlæŋ(ɡ)ɚ/ /ˈlæŋɡə/ languors n
loomheid
(uncountable) A state of the body or mind caused by exhaustion or disease and characterized by a languid or weary feeling; lassitude; (countable) an instance of this.

lanky /ˈlæŋk.i/ lankier lankiest adj
dun slungelig
(informal) Tall, slim, and rather ungraceful or awkward.

lanner falcon lanner falcons n
lannervalk
Falco biarmicus, a large bird of prey found in Africa, southeast Europe, and southwest Asia.

lansquenet /ˈlanskəˌnɛt/ /ˈlɑːnskəˌnɛt/ /ˌlænskəˈnɛt/ lansquenets n
landsknecht lansknecht
(countable, historical) Any of a class of German mercenaries of the 15th and 16th centuries, most of whom were pikemen and foot soldiers.

lantern /ˈlæntən/ /ˈlɛən(t)ɚn/ lanterns n
lantaarn lantaren
A case of translucent or transparent material made to protect a flame, or light, used to illuminate its surroundings.

lanternfish lanternfish lanternfishes n
Lantaarnvissen
any of small, deep sea fish of the large family Myctophidae, named after their conspicuous use of bioluminescence.

lanthanum /ˈlænθənəm/ lanthanums n
lanthaan lanthanium
(uncountable) A chemical element (symbol La) with an atomic number of 57: a soft, ductile, silvery-white metal that tarnishes slowly when exposed to air.

lanyard /ˈlæn.jəd/ /ˈlæn.jɚd/ /ˈlænˌjɑɹd/ /ˈlænˌjɑːd/ /ˈɫænjəd/ lanyards n
sleutelkoord houwtouw
(by extension) A cord worn around the neck, shoulder, or wrist which is attached to a small object to be carried such as an identity card or security pass, key, knife, or whistle.

lap /læp/ laps n
zoom
An edge; a border; a hem, as of cloth.
schoot
The upper legs of a seated person.
ronde
(sports) One circuit around a race track.

lap cheong n
fachong
A type of sausage from southern China, used in Cantonese cuisine.

lap dance lap dances n
lapdance
An erotic form of entertainment, typically at a men's club, where a naked or nearly-nude performer straddles a customer and moves in a rhythmic, sexual manner over his or her lap.

lap dog /ˈlæpdɒɡ/ lap dogs n
schoothond schoothondje
(cynology) A small toy dog, kept as household pet, whose light weight and companionable temperament make it both suited and disposed to spend time resting in the comfort of its master's lap; a dog bred to behave in this manner.

laparoscopy /lapəˈɹɒskəpi/ laparoscopies n
laparoscopie
(medicine) Examination of the loins or abdomen, now specifically examination or surgery on the peritoneal cavity using a laparoscope.

lapel /ləˈpɛl/ lapels n
revers
Each of the two triangular pieces of cloth on the front of a jacket or coat that are folded back below the throat, leaving a triangular opening between.

lapidate /ˈlæpɪˌdeɪt/ v
stenigen
(transitive, legal) To throw stones or other objects at, as punishment, sometimes until death.

lapidation /ˌlæpɪˈdeɪʃən/ lapidations n
steniging
(legal) The practice or act of stoning, sometimes to the point of death, as punishment

lapis lazuli /ləˈzu.li/ /ˈlaz.jʊ.li/ /ˈlæz.(j)ə.laɪ/ /ˈlæʒ.ə.laɪ/ /ˈlæʒ.ə.li/ /ˌlap.ɪs ˈlaz.jʊ.laɪ/ /ˌlæp.ɪs ˈlæz.(j)ə.li/ lapides lazuli lapis lazulis n
lapis lazuli lazuriet
(color) A deep, bright blue, like that of the stone.

lapse /læps/ lapses n
vergissing fout
A temporary failure; a slip.
tenietgang verstrijken
A termination of a right etc., through disuse or neglect.

laptop /ˈlæp.tɑp/ /ˈlæp.tɒp/ laptops n
laptop notebook
(computing) A laptop computer.

lapwing /ˈlæpwɪŋ/ lapwings n
kievit
Any of several medium-sized wading birds belonging to the subfamily Vanellinae, within family Charadriidae.

larceny /ˈlɑɹ.sə.ni/ /ˈlɑː.sən.i/ /ˈlɑː.sɪ.ni/ larcenies n
diefstal ontvreemding
(legal, uncountable) The unlawful taking of personal property as an attempt to deprive the legal owner of it permanently. [from mid-15th c.]

larch /ˈlɑɹt͡ʃ/ /ˈlɑːtʃ/ larches n
lariks lork
(countable) A coniferous tree, of genus Larix, having deciduous leaves, in fascicles.
larikshout
(uncountable) The wood of the larch.

lard /lɑɹd/ /lɑːd/ lards n
reuzel smout
Fat from the abdomen of a pig, especially as prepared for use in cooking or pharmacy.

lard /lɑɹd/ /lɑːd/ v
larderen
(cooking) To stuff (meat) with bacon or pork before cooking.
To garnish or strew, especially with reference to words or phrases in speech and writing.

larder /ˈlɑɹ.dɚ/ /ˈlɑː.də/ larders n
provisiekamer
A cool room in a domestic house where food is stored, but larger than a pantry.

large /lɑɹd͡ʒ/ /lɑːd͡ʒ/ larger largest adj
groot
Of considerable or relatively great size or extent.

large intestine large intestines n
dikke darm
(anatomy) The second to last part of the digestive system, comprising the cecum, colon and rectum.

large tortoiseshell large tortoiseshells n
grote vos
The butterfly Nymphalis polychloros, of the family Nymphalidae

large white large whites n
groot koolwitje
The big, white and black butterfly Pieris brassicae, of the family Pieridae.

large-scale more large-scale most large-scale adj
grootschalig
Large in amount, scope or extent.
(of a map or image) Drawn large so as to show detail.

large-sized larger-sized largest-sized adj
groot

large-tailed antshrike large-tailed antshrikes n
langstaart-mierklauwier
a passerine bird of the antbird family, Mackenziaena leachii, syn. Thamnophilus leachii

largescale archerfish largescale archerfish largescale archerfishes n
schuttersvis
An archerfish of species Toxotes chatareus, which is sooty in colour compared to the silveriness of most archerfish.

largesse /lɑɹˈ(d)ʒɛs/ /lɑːˈ(d)ʒɛs/ largesses n
gulheid
The trait of being willing to donate money, resources, or time; generosity, liberality.
gift gul
(also, figuratively) A specific gift of money, etc., given in this way, specifically (historical) at harvest time; a donation, a gratuity.

lark /lɑɹk/ /lɑːk/ larks n
leeuwerik
Any of various small, singing passerine birds of the family Alaudidae.
gedol
A romp, frolic, some fun.
vlerkenstreek
A prank.
vroege vogel leeuwerik
(by extension) One who wakes early; one who is up with the larks.

lark /lɑɹk/ /lɑːk/ v
dollen
To sport, engage in harmless pranking.
stoeien
To frolic, engage in carefree adventure.

larkspur larkspurs n
ridderspoor
A delphinium: any plant of the genus Delphinium, especially Delphinium ajacis and other plants of the subgenus Delphinium subg. Consolida

larva /ˈlɑɹ.və/ /ˈlɑː.və/ larvae larvas larvæ n
larve
An animal in the aforementioned stage.
larve larvestadium
(figurative) A preliminary stage of someone or something, before it has fully matured, especially a time of growth rather than one of performance.

laryngitis /læɹɪnˈd͡ʒaɪtɪs/ /lɛɹɪnˈd͡ʒaɪtɪs/ laryngites laryngitides n
keelontsteking
An inflammation of the larynx, typically resulting in hoarseness.

laryngological adj
laryngologisch
Of or pertaining to laryngology.

laryngologist laryngologists n
laryngoloog
A person who studies or specializes in laryngology; a subspeciality of otorhinolaryngology.

laryngology n
laryngologie
The branch of physiology dealing with the larynx and its disorders.

larynx /ˈlæ.ɹɪŋks/ /ˈlæɹ.ɪŋks/ /ˈlɛɹ.ɪŋks/ larynges larynxes n
strottenhoofd
(anatomy, zootomy) A hollow muscular organ of the neck of mammals situated just below where the tract of the pharynx splits into the trachea and the oesophagus. It is involved in breath control and protection of the trachea, and, because it houses the vocal cords, sound production.

lasagna /lɘˈsɐː.njɘ/ /lɘˈzɐː.njɘ/ /ləˈsɑː.njə/ /ləˈzæn.jə/ /ləˈzɑ.njə/ /ləˈzɑː.njə/ lasagnas lasagne n
lasagne
An Italian baked dish comprising layers of such pasta with various ingredients (usually a meat ragù (chiefly Bolognese), a fish ragù or a vegetarian/vegetable ragù with bechamel sauce).

lascivious /ləˈsɪviəs/ more lascivious most lascivious adj
wellustig
Wanton; lewd, driven by lust, lustful.

laser /ˈleɪz.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈleɪzɚ/ lasers n
laser
A beam of light produced by such a device; a laser beam.

lassitude /ˈlæsɪˌtjuːd/ /ˈlæsɪˌtud/ lassitudes n
loomheid lusteloosheid matheid
Lethargy or lack of energy; fatigue.

last /last/ /læst/ /lɑːst/ /ɫast/ adj
laatst
Final, ultimate, coming after all others of its kind.
Being the only one remaining of its class.
afgelopen laatst vorig
Most recent, latest, last so far.
laagst laatst
Lowest in rank or degree.

last /last/ /læst/ /lɑːst/ /ɫast/ determiner
vorige
(of days of the week or months of the year) Closest in the past, or closest but one if the closest was very recent; of days, sometimes thought to specifically refer to the instance closest to seven days (one week) ago, or the most recent instance before seven days (one week) ago.

last /last/ /læst/ /lɑːst/ /ɫast/ lasten lasts n
leest
A tool for shaping or preserving the shape of shoes.
last
(obsolete) An old English (and Dutch) measure of the carrying capacity of a ship, equal to two tons.

last /last/ /læst/ /lɑːst/ /ɫast/ v
duren
(intransitive) To endure, continue over time.
volhouden
(intransitive) To hold out, continue undefeated or entire.

last but not least /ˈlæst bʌt nɑt ˈlist/ /ˈlɑːst bʌt nɒt ˈliːst/ adv
laatst maar niet het minst
An expression to start the last item of a list, emphasising that while it is listed last, it is just as important as the rest of the items.

last night adv
vannacht gisteravond gisterenavond gisterennacht
during the previous day’s nighttime; during the night before today (This entry is a translation hub.)

last night n
gisteravond gisterenavond gisterennacht vannacht
(often, used adverbially) The evening or night immediately before the present. (This entry is a translation hub.)

last year adv
vorig jaar
(This entry is a translation hub.)

latch /læt͡ʃ/ latches n
klink
A fastening for a door that has a bar that fits into a notch or slot, and is lifted by a lever or string from either side.
kruisboog
(obsolete) A crossbow.

latch-key child latch-key children n
sleutelkind
(idiomatic) A child who returns home from school to an empty house and therefore must unlock/unlatch the exterior door with a key, especially a child of working or absent parent(s).

latchkey kid latchkey kids n
sleutelkind
(informal) A schoolchild who carries keys to his or her house because there is usually no parent home when school finishes.

late /leɪt/ later latest adj
laat
Near the end of a period of time.
laat late
Specifically, near the end of the day.
(usually, not comparable) Associated with the end of a period.
overtijd
Not having had an expected menstrual period.
wijlen
(not comparable, euphemistic) Deceased, dead: used particularly when speaking of the dead person's actions while alive. (Generally must be preceded by a possessive or an article, commonly "the"; see usage notes. Can itself only precede the person's name, never follow it.)

late /leɪt/ later latest adv
laat
After a deadline has passed, past a designated time.

latency /ˈleɪ.tən.si/ latencies n
vertraging wachttijd
(electronics) A delay, an interval between the initiation of something and the occurrence.
(medicine) The delay between a stimulus and the response it triggers in an organism.

latent /ˈleɪ.tənt/ adj
latent
Existing or present but concealed or inactive.

later /ˈleɪtə/ /ˈleɪtɚ/ [ˈleɪ̯ɾɚ] adv
later
Afterward in time (used with than when comparing with another time).
At some unspecified time in the future.

later /ˈleɪtə/ /ˈleɪtɚ/ [ˈleɪ̯ɾɚ] interjection
later
(slang) See you later; goodbye.

later on adv
later

lateral meristem lateral meristems n
lateraal meristeem

lateral sclerosis n
laterale sclerose
(neurology, pathology) name of a number of chronic, progressive nervous diseases.

lateralization lateralizations n
lateralisatie

latest /ˈleɪ.tɪst/ adj
laatst laatst verschenen nieuwst recentst
Most recent.

latex /ˈleɪtɛks/ /ˈleɪˌtɛks/ latexes latices n
latex
The milky sap of several trees that coagulates on exposure to air; used to make rubber.

lathe /leɪð/ lathes n
draaibank
(tools, metalworking, woodworking) A machine tool used to shape a piece of material, or workpiece, by rotating the workpiece against a cutting tool.

lathe /leɪð/ v
draaien
To shape with a lathe.

lather /ˈlæð.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈlæð.ɚ/ /ˈlɑː.ðə(ɹ)/ lathers n
schuim sop zeepsop
(countable, uncountable) The foam made by rapidly stirring soap and water.
paardenschuim
(countable, uncountable) Foam from profuse sweating, as of a horse.

lather /ˈlæð.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈlæð.ɚ/ /ˈlɑː.ðə(ɹ)/ v
inzepen soppen
(transitive) To cover with lather.

latissimus dorsi latissimi dorsi n
brede rugspier
(muscle) A large, flat, dorsolateral muscle on the trunk, posterior to the arm, and partly covered by the trapezius on its median dorsal region.

latitude /ˈlæt.ə.tjud/ /ˈlæt.ɪ.tjuːd/ /ˈlæt.ɪ.tud/ latitudes n
breedtegraad
(geography, astronomy, countable) The angular distance north or south from a planet's equator, measured along the meridian of that particular point.
(geography) An imaginary line (in fact a circumference) around a planet running parallel to the planet's equator.
(astronomy) The angular distance of a heavenly body from the ecliptic.

lato sensu phraseologicalUnit
in brede zin in ruime zin lato sensu sensu lato
In the broad sense; broadly.

latrine /ləˈtɹiːn/ latrines n
latrine
(India, otherwise, _, military) Any facility or device used for urination or defecation, whether toilet, lavatory, or outhouse.

latter /ˈlæt.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈlæt.əɹ/ [ˈlæɾ.ɚ] adj
laatstgenoemd
Relating to or being the second of two items.
laatste
Near (or nearer) to the end.
dichtsbijzijnde jongstleden
In the past, but close (or closer) to the present time.

lattermath lattermaths n
etgroen nagras
(literally) The latter (i.e. second) mowing, a second crop of grass grown after the first was harvested

lattice /ˈlæt.ɪs/ lattices n
latwerk raster
A flat panel constructed with widely-spaced crossed thin strips of wood or other material, commonly used as a garden trellis.
kristalrooster rooster
(crystallography) A regular spacing or arrangement of geometric points, often decorated with a motif.
tralie
(algebra, order theory) A partially ordered set in which every pair of elements has a unique supremum and a unique infimum.

latticework latticeworks n
latwerk
A lattice or lattice-like structure; interlacing laths or strips.

laud /lɑd/ /lɔd/ /lɔːd/ lauds n
lofzang
Hymn of praise.

laud /lɑd/ /lɔd/ /lɔːd/ v
loven prijzen ophemelen
(transitive, intransitive) To praise; to glorify.

laudable /ˈlɔːdəbl/ more laudable most laudable adj
lovenswaardig verdienstelijk
Worthy of being lauded; praiseworthy; commendable

laudableness /ˈlɔːdəbəlnɪs/ n
prijzenswaardigheid
The quality of being laudable; praiseworthiness; commendableness.

laugh /laːf/ /læf/ /lɑːf/ laughs n
lach
An expression of mirth particular to the human species; the sound heard in laughing; laughter.
Something that provokes mirth or scorn.

laugh /laːf/ /læf/ /lɑːf/ v
lachen
(intransitive) To show mirth, satisfaction, or derision, by peculiar movement of the muscles of the face, particularly of the mouth, causing a lighting up of the face and eyes, and usually accompanied by the emission of explosive or chuckling sounds from the chest and throat; to indulge in laughter.
(intransitive, figuratively, obsolete) To be or appear cheerful, pleasant, mirthful, lively, or brilliant; to sparkle; to sport.
(transitive) To affect or influence by means of laughter or ridicule.
(transitive) To express by, or utter with, laughter.
lachen uitlachen
(intransitive, followed by "at") To make an object of laughter or ridicule; to make fun of; to deride; to mock.

laugh in one's sleeve v
in zijn vuistje lachen
(US, Canada, idiomatic) to laugh in secret or to oneself, usually gloatingly

laugh off v
weglachen
(transitive) To respond to (a negative situation) lightheartedly, as though it were a joke.

laugh one's head off v
kapot lachen zich bescheuren
(idiomatic, informal) To laugh uproariously.

laughable /ˈlaːfəbl̩/ /ˈlæfəbl̩/ /ˈlɑːfəbl̩/ more laughable most laughable adj
belachelijk
(now, rare) Fitted to excite laughter; humorous.

laughing falcon laughing falcons n
lachvalk
A South American hawk (Herpetotheres cachinnans), so called from its notes, which resemble a shrill laughing.

laughing gull laughing gulls n
lachmeeuw
An American gull (Leucophaeus atricilla); in summer the head is nearly black, the back slate color, and the five outer primaries black.

laughing kookaburra laughing kookaburras n
gewone kookaburra kookaburra lachvogel
A kookaburra of species Dacelo novaeguineae, native to eastern Australia and famed for its loud laugh-like call.

laughter /ˈlæftɚ/ /ˈlɑːftə/ laughters n
gelach lachen
A movement (usually involuntary) of the muscles of the laughing face, particularly of the lips, and of the whole body, with a peculiar expression of the eyes, indicating merriment, satisfaction or derision, and usually attended by a sonorous and interrupted expulsion of air from the lungs.

launch /lɑnt͡ʃ/ /lɑːnt͡ʃ/ /lɒnt͡ʃ/ /lɔnt͡ʃ/ /lɔːnt͡ʃ/ launches n
lancering tewaterlating
The movement of a vessel from land into the water; especially, the sliding on ways from the stocks on which it is built. (Compare: to splash a ship.)
lancering worp
The act or fact of launching (a ship/vessel, a project, a new book, etc.).

launch /lɑnt͡ʃ/ /lɑːnt͡ʃ/ /lɒnt͡ʃ/ /lɔnt͡ʃ/ /lɔːnt͡ʃ/ v
lanceren doorboren gooien smijten spietsen werpen
(transitive) To throw (a projectile such as a lance, dart or ball); to hurl; to propel with force.
doorboren spietsen
(transitive, obsolete) To pierce with, or as with, a lance.
lanceren te water laten
(transitive) To cause (a vessel) to move or slide from the land or a larger vessel into the water; to set afloat.
aanzetten lanceren
(transitive) To send out; to start (someone) on a mission or project; to give a start to (something); to put in operation

launch window launch windows n
lanceervenster

launderette /lɔndəˈɹɛt/ /lɔːnˈdɹɛt/ launderettes n
wasserette
A place that has facilities for washing and drying clothes that the public may pay to use.

laundry /ˈlɑn.dɹi/ /ˈlɑːn.dɹi/ /ˈlɔːn.dɹi/ laundries n
wasserij was washok
A place or room where laundering is done - including, by extension, other forms of laundering than clothes washing.
was wasgoed
That which needs to be, is being, or has been laundered. [from c. 1930]

laundry ball laundry balls n
wasbal

laundry basket laundry baskets n
wasmand
A container, often made of plastic, for holding and transporting clothing and household textiles, especially before and after being laundered.

laundry egg laundry eggs n
wasei

laurel /ˈlɒɹ.əl/ /ˈlɔɹ.əl/ /ˈlɔːɹ.əl/ laurels n
laurier
Laurus nobilis, an evergreen shrub having aromatic leaves of a lanceolate shape, with clusters of small, yellowish white flowers in their axils.
laurierkroon lauwerkrans
A crown of laurel.

laurel wreath laurel wreaths n
lauwerkrans laurierkrans
A wreath, traditionally made of laurel, worn on the head as a symbol of victory.

lava /ˈlævə/ /ˈlɑːvə/ lavas n
lava
The molten rock ejected by a volcano from its crater or fissured sides.

lava tube lava tubes n
lavatunnel
A natural conduit formed by flowing lava that moves beneath the hardened surface of a lava flow.

lavender /ˈlæv.ən.də/ /ˈlæv.ən.dɚ/ more lavender most lavender adj
lila
(color) Having a pale purple colour.

lavender /ˈlæv.ən.də/ /ˈlæv.ən.dɚ/ lavenders n
lavendel
Any of a group of European plants, genus, Lavandula, of the mint family.
(color) A pale bluish purple colour, like that of the lavender flower.

lavish /ˈlævɪʃ/ v
overladen (met)
(transitive) To give out to (somebody) extremely generously.

law /lɑ/ /lɔ/ /lɔː/ /ɫoː/ laws n
wet recht
(usually with "the") The body of binding rules and regulations, customs, and standards established in a community by its legislative and judicial authorities.
wet
Any rule that must or should be obeyed, concerning behaviours and their consequences. (Compare mores.)
A statement (in physics, etc) of an (observed, established) order or sequence or relationship of phenomena which is invariable under certain conditions. (Compare theory.)
(mathematics, logic) A statement (of relation) that is true under specified conditions; a mathematical or logical rule.
(cricket) One of the official rules of cricket as codified by the its (former) governing body, the MCC.

law of large numbers pn
wet van de grote aantallen
(statistics) The statistical tendency toward a fixed ratio in the results when an experiment is repeated a large number of times; law of averages.

law of war laws of war n
oorlogsrecht
Law concerning acceptable practices while engaged in war.

law-abiding adj
gezagsgetrouw
Obeying the laws of society; not a lawbreaker; without a criminal record.

lawful /ˈlɔːfʊl/ more lawful most lawful adj
rechtmatig wettig
(legal) Conforming to, or recognised by the laws of society.

lawless /ˈlɔːləs/ more lawless most lawless adj
illegaal onwettig verboden
Prohibited by law; unlawful, illegal.
wetteloos
Not restrained by the law or by discipline; disorderly, unruly.

lawlessness lawlessnesses n
wetteloosheid
A lack of law and order; anarchy.

lawn /lɑn/ /lɔn/ /lɔːn/ lawns n
gazon grasperk
Ground (generally in front of or around a house) covered with grass kept closely mown.

lawnmower /ˈlɑn.moʊ.ɚ/ /ˈlɔn.moʊ.ɚ/ /ˈlɔːn.məʊ.ə/ lawnmowers n
grasmaaier grasmaaimachine
A device used for cutting grass to a chosen height, typically of landscaped lawns of residences or institutions.

lawrencium /ləˈɹɛnsiəm/ n
lawrencium
A transuranic chemical element (symbol Lr, formerly Lw) with atomic number 103.

lawsuit /ˈlɑˌs(j)ut/ /ˈlɔˌs(j)ut/ /ˈlɔːˌs(j)uːt/ lawsuits n
rechtszaak zaak
(legal) In civil law, a case where two or more people disagree and one or more of the parties take the case to a court for resolution.

lawyer /ˈlɔ.jɚ/ /ˈlɔɪ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɔɪ.ɚ/ /ˈlɔːjə(ɹ)/ lawyers n
advocaat jurist advocate raadsman raadsvrouw
A professional person qualified (as by a law degree or bar exam) and authorized to practice law as an attorney-at-law, solicitor, advocate, barrister or equivalent, i.e. represent parties in lawsuits or trials and give legal advice.
advocaat pleiter
(by extension) A legal layman who argues points of law.

lawyer's wig lawyer's wigs n
geschubde inktzwam
A certain edible mushroom (Coprinus comatus).

laxative /ˈlæk.sə.tɪv/ more laxative most laxative adj
laxerend laxerende purgerend
Having the effect of moving the bowels, or aiding digestion and preventing constipation.

laxative /ˈlæk.sə.tɪv/ laxatives n
laxeermiddel
Any substance, such as a food or in the form of a medicine which has a laxative effect.

lay /leɪ/ more lay most lay adj
wereldlijk leken-
Not belonging to the clergy, but associated with them.
leken-
Non-professional; not being a member of an organized institution.

lay /leɪ/ lays n
ligging
Arrangement or relationship; layout.

lay /leɪ/ v
leggen
To place down in a position of rest, or in a horizontal position.
To produce and deposit an egg.

lay an egg v
leggen
(of a bird or other egg-creating animal) To produce an egg.

lay bare v
blootleggen
(figuratively) To expose to view, reveal, uncover.

lay brother lay brethren lay brothers n
lekenbroeder
(Christianity) A layman who is a member of a religious congregation or monastic order without the intention to become a priest.

lay into v
aanvallen te lijf gaan
(colloquial) To beat up or launch an attack against.
berispen uitkafferen
(colloquial) To berate; to scold.

lay off v
ontslaan de zak geven
(transitive, chiefly, US, idiom) (of an employer) To dismiss (workers) from employment, e.g. at a time of low business volume or through no fault of the worker, often with a severance package.

lay waste v
verwoesten
(transitive) To completely destroy, especially of a geographical area or region.

layabout /ˈleɪəˌbaʊt/ layabouts n
luiaard
A lazy person.

layer /lɛə/ /lɛɚ/ /ˈleɪ.ə/ /ˈleɪ.ɚ/ layers n
laag
A single thickness of some material covering a surface.
An item of clothing worn under or over another.
A (usually) horizontal deposit; a stratum.
legger
A person who lays anything, such as tiles or a wager.
legster
A hen kept to lay eggs.

layered more layered most layered adj
gelaagd
Formed of layers.

laying hen laying hens n
legkip leghen
A hen raised for egg production, as opposed to a parent flock hen, raised to produce chicks.

laying on of hands layings on of hands n
handoplegging
(religion, chiefly, Christianity) The practice of using touch to communicate spiritual energy from one person to another, especially as an act of healing.

layman /ˈleɪmən/ laymen n
leek
Layperson, someone who is not an ordained cleric or member of the clergy.
(by extension) Someone who is not a professional in a given field.

layout /ˈleɪ.aʊt/ layouts n
indeling
A structured arrangement of items within certain limits.
A plan for such arrangement.
indelen
The act of laying out something.
lay-out opzet
(publishing) The process of arranging editorial content, advertising, graphics and other information to fit within certain constraints.
plan
(engineering) A map or a drawing of a construction site showing the position of roads, buildings or other constructions.

layover /ˈleɪˌəʊvə(ɹ)/ layovers n
tussenstop
A break between stages of a journey.

lazily more lazily most lazily adv
loom
In a lazy manner.

laziness lazinesses n
luiheid
The quality of being lazy

lazy /ˈleɪzi/ lazier laziest adj
lui werkschuw
Unwilling to do work or make an effort; disinclined to exertion.
lui
(optometry) Of an eye, squinting because of a weakness of the eye muscles.

lazybones lazybones n
luierik luilak
(slang) A person who is lazy.

lead /lid/ /liːd/ leads n
leiden leiding begeleiding
(countable) The act of leading or conducting; guidance; direction, course
leiden leiding voorsprong aanvoeren voorlopen vooroplopen
(countable) Precedence; advance position; also, the measure of precedence; the state of being ahead in a race; the highest score in an incomplete game.
leiden uitkomen uitkomst
(uncountable, card games, dominoes) The act or right of playing first in a game or round; the card suit, or piece, so played
vaargeul
(countable) A channel of open water in an ice field.
lood
(countable, mining) A lode.
lengte
(nautical) The course of a rope from end to end.
leiden aanvoeren vooroplopen
In a steam engine, the width of port opening which is uncovered by the valve, for the admission or release of steam, at the instant when the piston is at end of its stroke.
leiden leiden naar
(horology) The action of a tooth, such as a tooth of a wheel, in impelling another tooth or a pallet.
leiden aanwijzing begeleiden leiden naar meevoeren
Information obtained by a detective or police officer that allows him or her to discover further details about a crime or incident.
leidraad
Information obtained by a news reporter about an issue or subject that allows him or her to discover more details.
leiden
(music) A mark or a short passage in one voice part, as of a canon, serving as a cue for the entrance of others.

lead /lɛd/ leads n
lood
(uncountable) A heavy, pliable, inelastic metal element, having a bright, bluish color, but easily tarnished; both malleable and ductile, though with little tenacity. It is easily fusible, forms alloys with other metals, and is an ingredient of solder and type metal. Atomic number 82, symbol Pb (from Latin plumbum).
(slang) bullets; ammunition.
dieplood verloden
(countable, nautical) A plummet or mass of lead attached to a line, used in sounding depth at sea or (dated) to estimate velocity in knots.
interlinie interliniëren
A thin strip of type metal, used to separate lines of type in printing.
interliniëren
(uncountable, typography) Vertical space in advance of a row or between rows of text. Also known as leading.
stift
Sheets or plates of lead used as a covering for roofs.
verloden
(countable) A roof covered with lead sheets or terne plates.

lead /lid/ /liːd/ v
leiden
To conduct or direct with authority; to have direction or charge of; to command, especially a military or business unit.
To guide or conduct with the hand, or by means of some physical contact connection.
(transitive) To draw or direct by influence, whether good or bad; to prevail on; to induce; to entice; to allure
leiden begeleiden lengte meevoeren uitkomst vaargeul
To guide or conduct oneself in, through, or along (a certain course); hence, to proceed in the way of; to follow the path or course of; to pass; to spend. Also, to cause (one) to proceed or follow in (a certain course).
leiden leiding aanwijzing begeleiden begeleiding leidraad
To guide or conduct in a certain course, or to a certain place or end, by making the way known; to show the way, especially by going with or going in advance of, to lead a pupil; to guide somebody somewhere or to bring somebody somewhere by means of instructions.
lood
(intransitive) To guide or conduct, as by accompanying, going before, showing, influencing, directing with authority, etc.; to have precedence or preeminence; to be first or chief; — used in most of the senses of the transitive verb.
aanvoeren vooroplopen
(intransitive) To be ahead of others, e.g., in a race.
(intransitive) To have the highest interim score in a game.
leiden leiding voorsprong voorlopen
(transitive) To go or to be in advance of; to precede; hence, to be foremost or chief among.
uitkomst
(transitive, cards, dominoes) To begin a game, round, or trick, with
leiden naar
(intransitive) To tend or reach in a certain direction, or to a certain place.

lead /lɛd/ v
dieplood stift verloden lood
(transitive) To cover, fill, or affect with lead.
lood dieplood interlinie interliniëren stift
(transitive, printing, historical) To place leads between the lines of.

lead time lead times n
doorlooptijd levertijd productietijd
(idiomatic) The amount of time between the initiation of some process and its completion, e.g. the time required to manufacture or procure a product; the time required before something can be provided or delivered.

leaden /ˈlɛdən/ more leaden most leaden adj
loden
(dated) Made of lead.

leader /ˈlidɚ/ /ˈliː.də(ɹ)/ leaders n
leider aanvoerder aanvoerster leidster
One having authority to direct.

leadership /ˈlidɚʃɪp/ /ˈliːdəʃɪp/ leaderships n
leiderschap voorzitterschap
The capacity of someone to lead others.
voorzitterschap
The office or status of a leader.

leading tone leading tones n
leidtoon

leaf /liːf/ leaves n
blad
Anything resembling the leaf of a plant.
(publishing, bookbinding, advertising) A sheet of a book, magazine, etc (consisting of two pages, one on each face of the leaf).
A sheet of any substance beaten or rolled until very thin.
(computing, mathematics) In a tree, a node that has no descendants.
blad plaat
A flat section used to extend the size of a table.

leaf /liːf/ v
bladeren krijgen
(intransitive) To produce leaves; put forth foliage.

leaf beetle leaf beetles n
bladhaantje
Any of very many brightly-coloured beetles, of the family Chrysomelidae, that feed on plant leaves.

leaf sheath leaf sheaths n
bladschede

leaf spring leaf springs n
bladveer
A spring in the form of a curved length(s) of steel, used in the suspension of wheeled vehicles

leaf through v
doorbladeren bladeren
(transitive) To turn the pages of (a book) idly, reading short sections at random.

leaf warbler leaf warblers n
boszanger
Any of numerous small insectivorous passerine birds of the genus Phylloscopus.

leafless adj
bladerloos bladloos
Of plants or trees, without leaves.

leaflet /ˈliːflɪt/ leaflets n
folder
blaadje
(botany) A small plant leaf.

leafy /ˈliːfi/ leafier leafiest adj
gebladerd
covered with leaves
bladrijk loofrijk bladerrijk
containing much foliage

leafy spurge leafy spurges n
heksenmelk
Euphorbia esula, a spurge native to Eurasia.

league /liːɡ/ leagues n
liga verbond vereniging
A group or association of cooperating members.
liga
(sports) An organization of sports teams which play against one another for a championship.

league table league tables n
stand
(sports) A tabular display of the teams in some league in order of win percentage or points awarded, often also including number of matches played, won, lost, and drawn, goal difference, etc.

leak /liːk/ leaks n
lek
A crack, crevice, fissure, or hole which admits water or other fluid, or lets it escape.
The entrance or escape of a fluid through a crack, fissure, or other aperture.

leak /liːk/ v
lekken
(ambitransitive) To allow fluid or gas to pass through an opening that should be sealed.
(ambitransitive) To disclose secret information surreptitiously or anonymously.

leakage /ˈliːkɪd͡ʒ/ leakages n
lekkage
An act of leaking, or something that leaks.
The amount lost due to a leak.

lean /liːn/ leaner leanest adj
mager tenger
(of a person or animal) Slim; not fleshy.
mager
(of meat) Having little fat.
karig
Having little extra or little to spare; scanty; meagre.

lean /liːn/ v
leunen
To hang outwards.
aanleunen leunen
To press against.

leap /lip/ /liːp/ /lɛp/ leaps n
sprong
The act of leaping or jumping.
(figuratively) A significant move forward.

leap /lip/ /liːp/ /lɛp/ v
springen huppen wippen
(intransitive) To jump.
(transitive) To cause to leap.

leap year /ˈlip ˌjɪ(ə)ɹ/ /ˈliːp ˌjɪə/ leap years n
schrikkeljaar
A year in the Julian or Gregorian calendar with an intercalary day added to February (in the Gregorian calendar, February 29), used to adjust for the extra hours of the solar year; a 366-day year.

leapfrog /-fɹɔɡ/ /ˈliːpfɹɑɡ/ /ˈliːpfɹɒɡ/ leapfrogs n
haasje-over
(games) A game, often played by children, in which a player leaps like a frog over the back of another person who has stooped over. One variation of the game involves a number of people lining up in a row and bending over. The last person in the line then vaults forward over each of the others until he or she reaches the front of the line, whereupon he also bends over. The process is then repeated.

learn /lɑː(ɹ)n/ /lɜːn/ /lɝn/ v
leren
To acquire, or attempt to acquire knowledge or an ability to do something.
leren ervaren op de hoogte gesteld worden studeren te weten komen vernemen
To come to know; to become informed of; to find out.

learned /lɜːnd/ /lɝnd/ more learned most learned adj
aangeleerd geleerd
Derived from experience; acquired by learning.

learned /ˈlɜːnɪd/ /ˈlɝnɪd/ more learned most learned adj
geleerd
Having much learning, knowledgeable, erudite; highly educated.

learned borrowing learned borrowings n
geleerde ontlening
(linguistics) A word or other linguistic form borrowed from one language into another on purpose instead of through normal language contact, especially one from a classical language.

learned helplessness n
aangeleerde hulpeloosheid

learning /ˈlɜːnɪŋ/ /ˈlɝnɪŋ/ learnings n
leren
(uncountable) An act in which something is learned.
kennis geleerde geleerdheid
(uncountable) Accumulated knowledge.

learning disability learning disabilities n
leerstoornis
A disability which prevents the sufferer from learning in a typical manner.

lease /liːs/ leases n
pacht lease
(formal, law) An interest in land granting exclusive use or occupation of real estate for a limited period; a leasehold.

lease /liːs/ v
leasen pachten
(transitive, formal, law) To grant a lease as a landlord; to let.

leaseholder leaseholders n
pachter
A person who is tenant by holding a lease; a lessee.

leash /liːʃ/ leashes n
lijn
A strap, cord or rope with which to restrain an animal, often a dog.
drietal
(obsolete) A set of three animals (especially greyhounds, foxes, bucks, and hares;)

least /list/ /liːst/ determiner
minst
The most little; the smallest amount or quantity of something.

least auklet least auklets n
dwergalk
Aethia pusilla, a small auk.

least common multiple least common multiples n
kleinste gemene veelvoud
(number theory) The smallest positive integer which is divisible by (equivalently, is an integer multiple of) each of a specified finite set of integers.

least flycatcher /list flaɪˈkætʃ.ɚ/ /liːst flaɪˈkætʃ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɛtʃ.ɚ/ least flycatchers n
kleine feetiran
A small insect-eating passerine bird in the tyrant flycatcher family, and the smallest member of the genus Empidonax, native to North America.

least weasel /ˈlist ˈwiz(ə)l/ /ˈliːst ˈwiːz(ə)l/ least weasels n
wezel
The common weasel, little weasel, or simply weasel (Mustela nivalis), the smallest member of the weasel genus Mustela, native to Eurasia, North America, and North Africa.

leather /ˈlɛðə/ /ˈlɛðɚ/ /ˈlʌðəɹ/ adj
leren
Made of leather.

leather /ˈlɛðə/ /ˈlɛðɚ/ /ˈlʌðəɹ/ leathers n
leer leder
A tough material produced from the skin of animals, by tanning or similar process, used e.g. for clothing.

leatherette /ˌlɛðəˈɹɛt/ leatherettes n
kunstleer skai
(countable, uncountable, also, attributively) A type of fabric, often plastic, made to imitate the appearance of leather.

leave /liv/ /liːv/ leaves n
verlof toestemming
Permission to be absent; time away from one's work.

leave /liv/ /liːv/ v
over zijn overblijven
laten achterlaten
(transitive) To cause or allow (something) to remain as available; to refrain from taking (something) away; to stop short of consuming or otherwise depleting (something) entirely.
beëindigen verlaten
(transitive) To end one's membership in (a group); to terminate one's affiliation with (an organization); to stop participating in (a project).
verlaten achterlaten
(transitive) To depart from; to end one's connection or affiliation with.
laten nalaten
(transitive) To transfer possession of after death.
overdragen overlaten
(transitive) To transfer responsibility or attention of (something) (to someone); to stop being concerned with.
weggaan vertrekken deponeren
(transitive) To give (something) to someone; to deliver (something) to a repository; to deposit.

leave a lot to be desired v
te wensen overlaten

leave alone v
met rust laten
(transitive) To stop bothering (a person).

leave behind v
achterlaten
(transitive, idiomatic) To abandon.

leave me alone phraseologicalUnit
laat me met rust
stop talking to me, stop being near me, stop interfering with my life

leave no stone unturned v
onder de loep nemen
(idiom) To search or investigate thoroughly.

leave someone to their own devices v
aan zijn lot overlaten
(transitive, idiomatic) to leave alone, unsupervised, without assistance.

leave to chance v
aan het toeval overlaten

leaven /ˈlɛv.ən/ [ˈlɛvn̩] leavens n
rijsmiddel
Any agent used to make dough rise or to have a similar effect on baked goods.

lebensraum lebensräume n
leefruimte levensruimte
(chiefly, with reference to nations and peoples) Hitherto unoccupied “living space” claimed as one’s rightful domain.

lecher /lɛt͡ʃ.ə(ɹ)/ lechers n
geilaard rasversierder schuinsmarcherdder
A lecherous person.

lecherous /ˈlɛtʃ.ə.ɹəs/ /ˈlɛt͡ʃ.ɚ.əs/ more lecherous most lecherous adj
wellustig
Given to excessive sexual activity and debauchery.

lechery /ˈlɛt͡ʃ.əɹ.i/ lecheries n
wellust
Inordinate indulgence in sexual activity.

lecithin /ˈlɛs.ə.θɪn/ lecithins n
lecithine
(organic chemistry) The principal phospholipid in animals; it is particularly abundant in egg yolks, and is extracted commercially from soy. It is a major constituent of cell membranes, and is commonly used as a food additive (as an emulsifier).

lectern /ˈlɛktə(ɹ)n/ lecterns n
lessenaar
A stand with a slanted top used to support a bible from which passages are read during a church service.
A similar stand to support a lecturer's notes.

lectica lecticae n
lectica
(historical, Roman antiquity) a kind of litter or portable couch
draagstoel rosbaar
any portable couch

lectionary lectionaries n
lectionarium
(Christianity, Judaism) A book or listing that contains a collection of scripture readings appointed for Christian or Jewish worship on a given day or occasion.

lecture /ˈlɛk.t͡ʃə/ /ˈlɛk.t͡ʃɚ/ lectures n
lezing college
A spoken lesson or exposition, usually delivered to a group.

lecture theatre lecture theatres n
collegezaal
A room in a university with many seats and a sloped floor, used to hold lectures.

lede /lid/ /liːd/ ledes n
lead
(chiefly, US, journalism) The introductory paragraph or paragraphs of a newspaper, or a news or other type of article; the lead or lead-in. [from mid 20th c.]

ledge /lɛd͡ʒ/ ledges n
ader ertslaag
A lode; a limited mass of rock bearing valuable mineral.

ledger /ˈlɛd͡ʒə/ /ˈlɛd͡ʒɚ/ ledgers n
kladblok legger
grootboek
(accounting) A collection of accounting entries consisting of credits and debits.

lee /liː/ lees n
luwte
(nautical) A protected cove or harbor, out of the wind.
lij lijzij lijzijde
(nautical) The side of the ship away from the wind.

leech /liːt͡ʃ/ leeches n
bloedzuiger echel laak
An aquatic blood-sucking annelid of class Hirudinea, especially Hirudo medicinalis.
lijk
(nautical) The vertical edge of a square sail.
(nautical) The aft edge of a triangular sail.
bloedzuiger parasiet uitzuiger
(figuratively) A person who derives profit from others in a parasitic fashion.
heler
(Germanic paganism) A healer.

leech /liːt͡ʃ/ v
aderlaten
(transitive, literally) To apply a leech medicinally, so that it sucks blood from the patient.
aderlaten uitzuigen
(transitive, figuratively) To drain (resources) without giving back.

leek /liːk/ leeks n
prei porrei
The vegetable Allium ampeloprasum var. porrum, having edible leaves and an onion-like bulb but with a milder flavour than the onion.

leer /lɪə(ɹ)/ /lɪɹ/ v
lonken wellustig bekijken
(intransitive) To look sideways or obliquely; now especially with sexual desire or malicious intent.

leery /ˈlɪəɹ.i/ leerier leeriest adj
argwaanend wantrouwend
Cautious, suspicious, wary, hesitant, or nervous about something; having reservations or concerns.

leeward /ˈl(j)uːəd/ /ˈliwəɹd/ /ˈliːwəd/ /ˈluːəɹd/ leewardmost more leeward most leeward adj
benedenwinds lijwaarts lijzijde
On the side sheltered from the wind; in that direction.

leeward /ˈl(j)uːəd/ /ˈliwəɹd/ /ˈliːwəd/ /ˈluːəɹd/ more leeward most leeward adv
benedenwinds lijwaarts lijzijds
Away from the direction from which the wind is blowing; downwind.

leeway [ˈliːˌweɪ] leeways n
afdrift afdrijving
The drift of a ship or aeroplane in a leeward direction.
speelruimte speling
A varying degree or amount of freedom or flexibility.

left /ˈlɛft/ lefter leftmost more left most left adj
links linker
Designating the side of the body toward the west when one is facing north; the side of the body on which the heart is located in most humans; the opposite of right. This arrow points to the reader's left: ←

left /ˈlɛft/ adv
links
On the left side.
Towards the left side.

left /ˈlɛft/ lefts n
linkerkant
The left side or direction.
links linkerkant
(politics) The left-wing political parties as a group; citizens holding left-wing views as a group.

left /ˈlɛft/ v
over
.

left-handed n
linkshandig
Left-handed people, taken as a whole.

left-wing more left-wing most left-wing adj
links
(politics) Of political ideologies: favoring political, social, and economic equality.

leftover adj
restant kliekje
Remaining; left behind; extra; in reserve.

leftovers n
etensresten kliekjes
food remaining after a meal

leg /leɪɡ/ /lɛɡ/ legs n
been poot
In humans, the lower limb extending from the groin to the ankle.
onderbeen scheen scheenbeen
(anatomy) The portion of the lower limb of a human that extends from the knee to the ankle.
poot
A rod-like protrusion from an inanimate object, such as a piece of furniture, supporting it from underneath.
broekspijp
In a grain elevator, the case containing the lower part of the belt which carries the buckets.
(cricket, attributive) Denotes the half of the field on the same side as the batsman's legs; the left side for a right-handed batsman.

legacy /ˈleɪɡəsi/ /ˈlɛɡəsi/ legacies n
erfenis erfgoed
(legal) Money or property bequeathed to someone in a will.
erfgoed erfenis
Something inherited from a predecessor or the past.

legal /ˈliɡəl/ /ˈliː.ɡəl/ more legal most legal adj
juridisch recht
Relating to the law or to lawyers.
juridisch
Having its basis in the law.
legaal wettelijk wettig legitiem
Being allowed or prescribed by law.

legal effect legal effects n
rechtsgevolg
A particular state of the rights in consequence of a defined state or course of things.

legal person legal persons n
rechtspersoon
(legal) An aggregate of people, legal entity, or body corporate who have (some of) the legal rights and responsibilities of a natural person under the law.

legal tender legal tenders n
wettig betaalmiddel
(legal) Any form of currency that by law cannot be refused as payment to extinguish a debt equal to the amount offered.

legality legalities n
wettigheid
Lawfulness.

legalize /ˈliːɡəlaɪz/ v
legaliseren
To make legal or permit under law. Either by decriminalising something that has been illegal or by specifically permitting it.

legate /ˈlɛɡət/ /ˈlɛɡɪt/ legates n
legaat
A deputy representing the pope, specifically a papal ambassador sent on special ecclesiastical missions.
The deputy of a provincial governor or general in ancient Rome.

legation legations n
gezantschap

legato /ləˈɡɑ.toʊ/ /ləˈɡɑ.təʊ/ adv
gebonden legato
(music) Smoothly, in a connected manner.

legend /ˈliːd͡ʒ.ənd/ /ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ənd/ legends n
legende
A story of unknown origin describing plausible but extraordinary past events.
A person of extraordinary fame or accomplishments.
kaartlegenda legende
A key to the symbols and color codes on a map, chart, etc.

legendary /ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ən.də.ɹi/ /ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ən.dɹi/ /ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ənˌdɛɹ.i/ more legendary most legendary adj
legendarisch
Of or pertaining to a legend or to legends.

leghorn /lɛˈɡɔːn/ /ˈlɛɡhɔɹn/ /ˈlɛɡhɔːn/ leghorns n
leghorn
(countable) A small white chicken of a hardy breed.

legibility legibilities n
leesbaarheid
The property of being legible or easily readable.

legible /ˈlɛd͡ʒəbl/ more legible most legible adj
leesbaar
Clear enough to be read; readable, particularly of handwriting.

legion /ˈliːd͡ʒən/ adj
legio
Numerous; vast; very great in number

legion /ˈliːd͡ʒən/ legions n
legioen
(military, Ancient Rome) The major unit or division of the Roman army, usually comprising 3000 to 6000 infantry soldiers and 100 to 200 cavalry troops.

legionary /ˈlidʒəˌnɛɹi/ /ˈliːdʒənəɹi/ /ˈliːdʒənɹi/ legionaries n
legionair
A member of a legion, such as the American Legion, or of any organization containing the term legion in its title (e.g. the French Foreign Legion).

legislate /ˈlɛd͡ʒɪsˌleɪt/ v
wetten maken
To pass laws (including the amending or repeal of existing laws).

legislation /ˌlɛd͡ʒɪsˈleɪʃən/ legislations n
wetgeving legislatie
The act of legislating; preparation and enactment of laws.
wet
Law which has been enacted by legislature or other governing body

legislative /-slæɪ-/ /lɛˈd͡ʒɪ.slə.tɪv/ /ˈled͡ʒ.ɪ.slə.tɪv/ /ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ɪ.slə.tɪv/ /ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ɪˌsleɪ.tɪv/ /ˈlɛd͡ʒˌɪs.lə.tɪv/ [ˈled͡ʒ.ɪ.slə.ɾɪv] [ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ɪˌsleɪ.ɾɪv] more legislative most legislative adj
wetgevend
Making, or having the power to make, a law or laws; lawmaking

legislative body legislative bodies n
wetgevend orgaan

legislator legislators n
wetgever wetgeefster
Someone who creates or enacts laws

legislature /ˈlɛd͡ʒɪslət͡ʃə/ /ˈlɛd͡ʒɪsləˌt͡ʃʊə/ /ˈlɛd͡ʒɪsˌleɪt͡ʃɚ/ legislatures n
wetgevende macht
A governmental body with the power to make, amend and repeal laws.

legitimize /ləˈdʒɪtɪmaɪz/ v
legitimeren
(transitive) To make legitimate.

leguaan leguaans n
varaan
Any of the monitor lizards

legume /ləˈɡjuːm/ /lɪˈɡjuːm/ /ˈlɛɡ.juːm/ legumes n
peul peulvrucht
(botany) The fruit or seed of leguminous plants (as peas or beans) used for food.

leishmaniasis /laɪʃməˈnaɪəsɪs/ /liːʃməˈnaɪəsɪs/ leishmaniases n
leishmaniasis
(disease) Any of various ulcerative skin diseases caused by any of the protozoans of the genus Leishmania, transmitted to humans and animals by bloodsucking sandflies.

leisure /ˈliːʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈliːʒəɹ/ /ˈlɛʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɛʒəɹ/ leisures n
vrije tijd
Freedom provided by the cessation of activities.
Free time, time free from work or duties.

leisure centre leisure centres n
recreatiecentrum vrijetijdscentrum
(UK, Ireland, AU, Canada) A building or site open to the public for fitness and sporting activities.

lemma /ˈlɛmə/ /ˈlɪmə/ lemmas lemmata n
lemma
(mathematics) A proposition proved or accepted for immediate use in the proof of some other proposition.
(psycholinguistics) The theoretical abstract conceptual form of a word, representing a specific meaning, before the creation of a specific phonological form as the sounds of a lexeme, which may find representation in a specific written form as a dictionary or lexicographic word.

lemming /lɛm.ɪŋ/ lemmings n
lemming
A small Arctic and Subarctic rodent from any of six genera of similar rodents.

lemniscate /lɛmˈnɪs.kət/ /lɛmˈnɪs.kɪt/ lemniscates n
lemniscaat
(mathematics) Any of a variety of quartic functions producing similar figure-of-eight closed curves.

lemniscatic /ˌlɛmnɪˈskætɪk/ adj
lemniscatisch
shaped like a figure-of-eight
of or pertaining to a lemniscate

lemon /ˈlɛm.ən/ /ˈlɪm.ɪn/ more lemon most lemon adj
citroen- citroen
Containing or having the flavour/flavor and/or scent of lemons.
citroengele
Of the pale yellow colour/color of lemons.

lemon /ˈlɛm.ən/ /ˈlɪm.ɪn/ lemons n
citroen citroengeel citroensmaak
A yellowish citrus fruit.
citroenboom citroengeel citroensmaak citroen
A semitropical evergreen tree, Citrus limon, that bears such fruits.
citroengeel citroensmaak
A more or less bright shade of yellow associated with lemon fruits.
A lemon shark (Negaprion brevirostris).
(Cockney rhyming slang, shortened from “lemon flavour”) Favor.
(fandom) A piece of fanfiction involving explicit sex.
(geometry) The surface of revolution of a circular arc of angle less than 180° rotated about the straight line passing through the arc’s two endpoints.
citroengeel citroensmaak kat in de zak
(slang) A defective or inadequate item or individual.

lemon balm lemon balms n
citroenmelisse bijenkruid citronella vrouwenkruid
A perennial herb, of species Melissa officinalis, of southern Europe; used as a flavouring in ice cream etc.

lemon juice lemon juices n
citroensap
The liquid extract of lemon fruit, notably sour and often condensed, as used especially in food preparation.

lemon shark lemon sharks n
citroenhaai
A shark of species Negaprion brevirostris, growing up to 10 feet long and found along the Atlantic coast of North and South America.

lemon squeezer lemon squeezers n
citruspers citroenpers
A device used to extract juice from lemons by crushing the lemon using the sharp middle part.

lemonade /ˈlɛmənˌeɪd/ /ˌlɛmənˈeɪd/ lemonades n
kwast limonade
(US, Canada) A flavoured beverage consisting of water, lemon, and sweetener, sometimes ice, served mainly as a refreshment.
limonade
(UK, AU, NZ) A clear, usually carbonated, beverage made from lemon or artificial lemon flavouring, water, and sugar.

lemongrass lemongrasses n
citroengras
One of various species of grass of the genus Cymbopogon, especially Cymbopogon citratus, which have a lemon-like taste and aroma, and are used in cooking, for tea, and for fragrance.

lemur /ˈliːmə(ɹ)/ lemurs n
lemur
(colloquial) Any strepsirrhine primate of the infraorder Lemuriformes, superfamily Lemuroidea, native only to Madagascar and some surrounding islands.

lend /lɛnd/ /lɪnd/ v
lenen uitlenen
(transitive) To allow to be used by someone temporarily, on condition that it or its equivalent will be returned.

length /lɛn(t)θ/ /lɛŋ(k)θ/ lengths n
lengte
The distance measured along the longest dimension of an object.

lenient /ˈliːni.ənt/ more lenient most lenient adj
toegeeflijk mild tolerant
Lax; not strict; tolerant of dissent or deviation

lenition /liˈnɪʃən/ /liːˈnɪʃən/ /ləˈnɪʃən/ /lɪˈnɪʃən/ lenitions n
lenitie verzachting
(phonetics, phonology) A weakening of articulation causing a consonant to become lenis (soft).

lens /lɛnz/ lens lenses lentes n
lens
An object, usually made of glass, that focuses or defocuses the light that passes through it.
A device which focuses or defocuses electron beams.
(geometry) A convex shape bounded by two circular arcs, joined at their endpoints, the corresponding concave shape being a lune.
linze
(biology) A genus of the legume family; its bean.
lens kristallens
(anatomy) The transparent crystalline structure in the eye.

lens /lɛnz/ v
filmen op de gevoelige plaat vastleggen verfilmen
(transitive, cinematography) To film, shoot.

lens cap lens caps n
lensklep
(photography) The detachable cap that protects the camera lens when the camera is not in use.

lens flare lens flares n
lensgloed
A stray patch of brightness in a photographic image resulting from aberrant refractions or reflections within the lens due to an exceptionally bright light source, sometimes one just outside the image proper.

lentil /ˈlɛntəl/ lentils n
linze linzenplant
Any of several plants of the genus Lens, especially Lens culinaris, from southwest Asia, that have edible, lens-shaped seeds within flattened pods.
linze
The seed of these plants, used as food.

leonine /ˈliːənaɪ̯n/ more leonine most leonine adj
leeuwen-
Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of a lion.

leopard /ˈlɛpəd/ /ˈlɛpɚd/ leopards n
luipaard
Panthera pardus, a large wild cat with a spotted coat native to Africa and Asia, especially the male of the species (in contrast to leopardess) .

leopard shark leopard sharks n
luipaardhaai
A hound shark, Triakis semifasciata, having distinctive markings; it is found in the coastal waters of the eastern Pacific Ocean.

leper lepers lepress n
leproos melaatse
A person who has leprosy, a person suffering from Hansen's disease.

leper colony leper colonies n
lazerij leprakolonie leprozerie
An isolated community used to house lepers, usually in permanent quarantine from the rest of society.

lepidopterology /ˈlɛpɪˈdɑptɚˈɑləd͡ʒi/ n
lepidopterologie
(biology, zoology, entomology) The scientific study of butterflies and moths (the Lepidoptera).

leporello leporellos n
leporello
(countable, printing) Any printed material (book, leaflet etc.) having such folds; a concertina.

leprechaun /ˈlɛprəˌkɑn/ /ˈlɛprəˌkɔn/ /ˈlɛpɹəkɔːn/ leprechauns n
kabouter
(Irish folklore) One of a race of elves that can reveal hidden treasure to those who catch them.

leprosery leproseries n
lazerij leprozenhuis leprozerie
A building used to house lepers, usually in permanent quarantine from the rest of society.

leprosy /ˈlɛpɹəsi/ leprosies n
lepra melaatsheid
(medicine) An infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae, gradually producing nerve damage and patches of skin necrosis and historically handled by permanently quarantining its sufferers.
Ellipsis of murine leprosy. and feline leprosy, diseases caused in rodents and cats by Mycobacterium lepraemurium.

lepton /ˈlɛptɒn/ leptons n
lepton
(particle physics) An elementary particle that has a spin of 1/2 (i.e., is a fermion) and does not interact via the strong nuclear force; examples include the electron, the muon, the neutrino and the tauon.

lesbian /ˈlɛz.bi.jən/ /ˈlɛz.bi.jɪn/ /ˈlɛz.bɪ.ən/ more lesbian most lesbian adj
lesbisch
(LGBT, of a woman, broadly) Preferring primarily women as romantic or sexual partners.
lesbisch lesbienne
(LGBT, of a woman) Homosexual, gay; preferring exclusively women as romantic or sexual partners.
(LGBT, of a romantic or sexual act or relationship) Between two or more women; homosexual, gay.

lesbian /ˈlɛz.bi.jən/ /ˈlɛz.bi.jɪn/ /ˈlɛz.bɪ.ən/ lesbians n
lesbienne lesbi lesbo
A gay woman, one who is mostly or exclusively sexually or romantically attracted to other women.

lesbigay /ləz.ˈbaɪ.ɡeɪ/ lesbigays n
holebi
(LGBT, informal) A lesbian, bisexual, or gay person.

lese majesty /liz ˈmædʒəsti/ n
majesteitsschennis
The crime of violating majesty, an offense against the dignity of a reigning sovereign or against a state.

lesion /ˈliːʒən/ lesions n
laesie benadeling
(medicine) An infected or otherwise injured or diseased organ or part, especially such on a patch of skin.
benadeling
(law) Injury or an unfair imbalance in a commutative contract wherein the consideration is less than half of the market value, which then serves as a basis for the injured party to sue to rescind the agreement.

lesion /ˈliːʒən/ v
kwetsen verwonden
(transitive) To wound or injure, especially in an experiment or other controlled procedure.

less /lɛs/ adv
minder
To a smaller extent or degree.

less /lɛs/ determiner
kleiner minder dan
minder
A smaller amount of; not as much. [from 12th c.]

less is more /lɛs ɪz ˈmɔɹ/ /lɛs ɪz ˈmɔː/ proverb
minder is meer
That which is less complicated is often better understood and more appreciated than what is more complicated; brevity in communication is more effective than verbosity.

lessen /ˈlɛsən/ v
verminderen afnemen afzwakken korten slinken vergoelijken
(transitive) To make less; to diminish; to reduce.

lesser black-backed gull lesser black-backed gulls n
kleine mantelmeeuw
a seabird and member of the gull family, genus Larus fuscus

lesser celandine lesser celandines n
speenkruid
A European perennial herb (Ficaria verna, formerly Ranunculus ficaria), having heart-shaped leaves and solitary yellow flowers

lesser flamingo lesser flamingos n
dwergflamingo
A flamingo the Old World species of flamingo, Phoeniconaias minor, syn. Phoenicopterus minor, found principally in the Great Rift Valley of Africa, smaller than flamingos of the other Old World species.

lesser grey shrike lesser grey shrikes n
kleine klapekster
Lanius minor, a member of the shrike family Laniidae.

lesser kestrel lesser kestrels n
kleine torenvalk
A small falcon, Falco naumanni.

lesser redpoll lesser redpolls n
kleine barmsijs
A bird of the subspecies Acanthis flammea cabaret or species Acanthis cabaret.

lesser scaup lesser scaups n
kleine topper
A scaup of the species Aythya affinis.

lesser spotted eagle lesser spotted eagles n
schreeuwarend
Clanga pomarina, a large Eastern European bird of prey.

lesser spotted woodpecker /ˈlɛsə(ɹ) ˈspɒtəd ˈwədpɛkə(ɹ)/ lesser spotted woodpeckers n
kleine bonte specht
Any of species Dryobates minor of woodpeckers, principally of cooler regions of Eurasia.

lesser white-fronted goose lesser white-fronted geese n
dwerggans
Anser erythropus, a goose closely related to the larger white-fronted goose (Anser albifrons)

lesser whitethroat lesser whitethroats n
braamsluiper
Curruca curruca (syn. Sylvia curruca), an Old World warbler.

lesser yellowlegs lesser yellowlegs n
kleine geelpootruiter
A shorebird of North America characterized by its yellow legs (Tringa flavipes).

lesson /ˈlɛsən/ [ˈlɛsn̩] lessons n
les
A section of learning or teaching into which a wider learning content is divided.
Something learned or to be learned.
Something that serves as a warning or encouragement.
A section of the Bible or other religious text read as part of a divine service.

lesson plan lesson plans n
lesplan
(education) A teacher's document used to plan a lesson.

lessor lessors n
verhuurder
(property law) The owner of property that is leased; the landlord to a lease.

lest /liːst/ /lɛst/ conjunction
opdat ... niet uit angst dat
For fear that; that not; in order to prevent something from happening; in case.

let /lɛt/ v
laten toestaan verhuren
(transitive) To allow to, not to prevent (+ infinitive, but usually without to).
verhuren
(transitive) To allow to be or do without interference; to not disturb or meddle with; to leave (someone or something) alone.

let alone conjunction
gezwegen van laat staan om maar te zwijgen van
(idiomatic, negative polarity item) Much less; to say nothing of; used after one negative clause to introduce another, usually broader and more important clause, whose negation is implied by the negation of the first. However either of these instances mentioned can be applied with the use of let alone.
laat staan
(idiomatic, positive polarity item, rare) not to mention, as well as; used after one item, to introduce a further item which is entailed by the first.

let alone v
met rust laten
(transitive) To leave alone, let be; to stop bothering.

let bygones be bygones /lɛt ˈbaɪɡɒnz biː ˈbaɪɡɒnz/ /lɛt ˈbaɪˌɡɑnz bi ˈbaɪˌɡɑnz/ v
geen oude koeien uit de sloot halen zand erover
(intransitive, idiomatic) To disregard or ignore a past difficulty in a relationship or an offence (when dealing with another individual).

let down v
neerlaten
(transitive) To allow to descend.
teleurstellen
(transitive, idiomatic) To disappoint; to betray or fail somebody

let go v
loslaten
(intransitive, with of, and, transitive, with object before go) To release from one's grasp; to go from a state of holding on to a state of no longer holding on.

let him who is without sin cast the first stone phraseologicalUnit
laat hij die zelf nooit zondigt, de eerste steen maar gooien wie zonder zonde is werpe de eerste steen
Only those who are faultless have the right to pass judgment upon others (implying that no one is faultless and that, therefore, no one has such a right to pass judgment).

let in v
binnenlaten
(transitive) To let someone or something come in; to admit someone or something in.

let know v
laten weten
(ditransitive) To inform (someone) (of something).

let sleeping dogs lie v
slapende honden wekt men niet
(idiomatic) To leave things as they are; especially, to avoid restarting or rekindling an old argument; to leave disagreements in the past.

let there be light phraseologicalUnit
daar zij licht
Used as a metaphor for the spread of wisdom.

let's /lɛts/ v
laten we
Used to form the cohortative of verbs, equivalent of the first-person plural imperative in some other languages.

let's go phraseologicalUnit
kom aan! kom op! kom! laten we gaan
Hortative of go, particularly as an cheer expressing encouragement.
kom kom nou kom op schiet op schiete op
(colloquial) Hurry up; be quick.

lethal /ˈliː.θəl/ more lethal most lethal adj
dodelijk
Of, pertaining to, or causing death; deadly; mortal; fatal.

lethally /ˈliːθəli/ more lethally most lethally adv
dodelijk
In a lethal manner, in manner which is or will be fatal.

lethargy /ˈlɛθ.ə(ɹ).d͡ʒi/ lethargies n
lethargie futloosheid lusteloosheid onverschilligheid slaapzucht
A state of extreme torpor or apathy, especially with lack of emotion, energy or enthusiasm; (loosely) sluggishness, laziness. [from 14th c.]

letter /ˈletə/ /ˈlɛtə/ /ˈlɛtɚ/ [-ɾə(ɹ)] [-ɾɚ] letters n
letter karakter boekstaaf letterteken
A symbol in an alphabet.
brief
A written or printed communication, generally longer and more formal than a note.

letter carrier letter carriers n
postbode postbezorger
An employee of the post office who delivers mail (post) to, and collects it from, a residence or business, or from public mailboxes.

letter of credence letters of credence n
geloofsbrief

letter of intent letters of intent n
intentieverklaring
A legal document outlining one or more agreements between two or more parties before the actual agreements are finalized

letter of marque letters of marque n
kaperbrief
(nautical, historical) An official commission from a government authorizing someone to seize the property or people of another nation; especially to attack merchant shipping of another nation.
kaperschip
(nautical, historical) A ship that has been armed for such a task.

letter of recommendation letters of recommendation n
aanbevelingsbrief
A letter written by one person who is familiar with another, usually a teacher, employer, or person of similar authority, evaluating and often extolling the fitness of the other person for a position.

letter opener letter openers n
briefopener
A knifelike device with a blunt edge, used for slicing letters open.

letterbox letterboxes n
brievenbus
A collection point for mail intended for onward delivery, a secure box or receptacle for this purpose.

letterhead letterheads n
briefhoofd

letters patent /-ˈpeɪ-/ /-ˈpæ-/ /ˌlɛtəz ˈpeɪtənt/ /ˌlɛtɚz ˈpætənt/ [ˌlɛɾɚz ˈpæɾənt] n
octrooi wapendiploma
(law) A type of legal document in the form of an open letter issued by an authority to direct that some action be taken; to grant a monopoly, right, status, or title to a person or organization; or to record a contract.

lettuce /ˈlɛtus/ /ˈlɛtəs/ /ˈlɛtɪs/ [ˈlɛɾəs] [ˈlɛɾɪs] lettuces n
sla salade slaplant
An edible plant, Lactuca sativa and its close relatives, having a head of green and/or purple leaves.
salade slaatje sla
(uncountable) The leaves of the lettuce plant, eaten as a vegetable; as a dish often mixed with other ingredients, dressing etc.
flappen
(uncountable, US, slang) United States paper currency; dollars.

leucism n
leucisme
(zoology, pathology) An animal condition in which there is partial loss of pigmentation resulting in white, pale, or patchy coloration of the skin, hair, feathers, scales or cuticle, but not the eyes (caused by a reduction in multiple types of pigment, not just melanin).

leucocytosis leucocytoses n
leukocytose
(pathology) A raised WBC (white blood cell) count, above the normal range.

leukemia /luːˈkiːmi.ə/ leukemias n
leukemie
Any of a class of types of cancer affecting the blood cells, especially the white blood cells (usually with massive leukocytosis), and the blood cell–forming (hematopoietic) tissues.

leukocyte /ˈluːkə(ʊ)sʌɪt/ leukocytes n
witte bloedcel leukocyt
(hematology, cytology, immunology) Any of a class of blood cells that play various roles in cell-mediated immunity.

leukoplakia leukoplakias n
leukoplakie
(medicine) Patches of keratosis on the mucous membranes of the oral cavity and in other areas, associated with smoking.

level /ˈlɛv.əl/ leveler levelest leveller levellest adj
vlak
The same height at all places; parallel to a flat ground.
geëqualiseerd
At the same height as some reference; constructed as level with.
constant
Unvaried in frequency.
Unvaried in volume.

level /ˈlɛv.əl/ levels n
waterpas
A tool for finding whether a surface is level, or for creating a horizontal or vertical line of reference.
(Singapore, education) A school grade or year.
niveau hoogte
A distance relative to a given reference elevation.
niveau
Degree or amount.
(video games) One of several discrete segments of a game, generally increasing in difficulty and representing different locations in the game world.
etage verdieping
A floor of a multi-storey building.

level /ˈlɛv.əl/ v
egaliseren
To destroy by reducing to ground level; to raze.

level crossing level crossings n
overweg spoorwegovergang
(chiefly, British) An at-grade crossing between a railway line and an ordinary road, with rails and road at the same level.

level-headed more level-headed most level-headed adj
weloverwogen wijs
(idiomatic) Sensible; rational; possessing sound judgment.

leveling seat n
ausgleichsmandat
Seats of additional members elected to supplement the members directly elected by each constituency, for ensuring that each party's share of the total seats is roughly proportional to the parties' overall shares of votes at the national level.

lever /ˈliː.və/ /ˈliː.vɚ/ /ˈlɛv.ɚ/ levers n
hefboom hendel
A small such piece to trigger or control a mechanical device (like a button).

lever arm lever arms n
hefboomarm
(physics) The distance between the point of application of a force and the axis.

leverage /ˈliːv(ə)ɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈlɛv(ə)ɹɪd͡ʒ/ leverages n
hefboom hefboomkracht
A force compounded by means of a lever rotating around a pivot; see torque.
hefboom hefboomkracht invloed voordeel
(by extension) Any influence which is compounded or used to gain an advantage.
hefboomfonds leverage
(finance) The use of borrowed funds with a contractually determined return to increase the ability to invest and earn an expected higher return, but usually at high risk.

leverage /ˈliːv(ə)ɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈlɛv(ə)ɹɪd͡ʒ/ v
uitbuiten profiteren
(transitive, chiefly, US, slang, business) To use; to exploit; to manipulate in order to take full advantage (of something).

leveret /ˈlɛvəɹɪt/ /ˈlɛvɹɪt/ leverets n
haasje
A young hare less than one year old.

levetiracetam /lɛvɪtɪˈræsɪtæm/ n
levetiracetam

leviathan /ləˈvaɪ.ə.θən/ leviathans n
leviathan
(Bible, mythological creature) A vast sea monster of tremendous strength, described as the most powerful and dangerous creature in the ocean.

levitate /ˈlɛvɪteɪt/ v
doen opstijgen en zweven

levitation /ˌlɛvɪˈteɪʃən/ levitations n
levitatie
The raising of something, such as a body, without apparent physical cause, allegedly using the power of the mind
draadloze ophanging
The suspension of something via technical means without any mechanical support, such as by magnetism

levity /ˈlɛ.vɪ.ti/ levities n
luchthartigheid luchtig
(countable) A lighthearted or frivolous act.

lewd /ljuːd/ /lud/ lewder lewdest adj
geil liederlijk
Lascivious, sexually promiscuous, rude.

lexeme /ˈlɛkˌsiːm/ lexemes n
lexeem
(linguistics) A lexical item corresponding to the set of all words (or of all multi-word expressions) that are semantically related through inflection of a particular shared basic form.

lexical /ˈlɛksɪkəl/ adj
lexikaal
(linguistics) Concerning the vocabulary, words, sentences or morphemes of a language.

lexical item lexical items n
lexicale eenheid
(semantics) A term (that is, a word or sequence of words) that acts as a unit of meaning, including words, phrases, phrasal verbs and proverbs; exemplified by cat, traffic light, take care of, by-the-way, and don't count your chickens before they hatch.

lexicographer /ˌlɛksɪˈkɒɡɹəfə(ɹ)/ lexicographers n
lexicograaf
One who writes or compiles a dictionary.

lexicographic more lexicographic most lexicographic adj
lexicografisch
Like a dictionary, relating to lexicography (the writing of a dictionary).

lexicography /-sə-/ /ˌlɛksɪˈkɑɡɹəfi/ /ˌlɛksɪˈkɒɡɹəfi/ lexicographies n
lexicografie
(uncountable) The art or craft of compiling, writing, and editing dictionaries.
(uncountable, linguistics) The scholarly discipline of analysing and describing the semantic, syntagmatic and paradigmatic relationships within the lexicon (vocabulary) of a language and developing theories of dictionary components and structures linking the data in dictionaries.

lexicological adj
lexicologisch
pertaining to lexicology

lexicologist lexicologists n
lexicologe lexicoloog
an expert at lexicology

lexicology lexicologies n
lexicologie
(uncountable, linguistics) The part of linguistics that studies words, their nature and meaning, words' elements, relations between words including semantic relations, words groups and the whole lexicon.

leyn v
lajenen
(Judaism) to read from a Torah scroll

li /liː/ li lis n
li
The Chinese mile, a traditional unit of distance equal to 1500 chis or 150 zhangs, now standardized as a half-kilometer (500 meters).

liability /laɪəˈbɪlɪti/ liabilities n
aansprakelijkheid
An obligation, debt or responsibility owed to someone.

liability insurance liability insurances n
aansprakelijkheidsverzekering
Any insurance against a potential loss due to the insured's liability for injury or damage to others.

liable /ˈlaɪ̯əbəl/ [ˈlaɪ̯əbəɫ] [ˈlaɪ̯əbɫ̩] more liable most liable adj
aansprakelijk verantwoordelijk
bound or obliged in law or equity; responsible; answerable.

liana /liːˈɑːnə/ lianas n
liaan
(botany) A climbing woody vine, usually tropical.

liar /ˈlaɪ.ə/ /ˈlaɪ.ɚ/ liars n
leugenaar leugenaarster
A person who frequently lies.

liar paradox liar paradoxes n
leugenaarsparadox

libation /laɪˈbeɪʃən/ libations n
plengoffer
The act of pouring a liquid, most often wine, in sacrifice on the ground, on a ritual object, or on a victim, in honor of some deity.
The wine or liquid thus poured out.
(often, _, humorous) A beverage, especially an alcoholic one.

libecchio libecchios n
zuidwester
A southwest wind.

libel /ˈlaɪbəl/ libels n
laster smaad
smaadschrift
(countable) Any defamatory writing; a lampoon; a satire.

libelous /ˈlaɪ.bəl.əs/ more libelous most libelous adj
lasterlijk
Defamatory, libeling, referring to something that causes harm to someone's reputation especially with malice or disregard.

liberal /ˈlɪbəɹəl/ /ˈlɪbɹəl/ more liberal most liberal adj
liberaal libertaire open
vrijzinnig
Widely open to new ideas, willing to depart from established opinions or conventions; permissive.

liberalism liberalisms n
liberalisme
The quality of being liberal.
(politics) Any political movement founded on the autonomy and personal freedom of the individual, progress and reform, and government by law with the consent of the governed.
(economics) An economic ideology in favour of laissez faire and the free market (related to economic liberalism).

liberalization liberalizations n
liberalisering
The process or act of making more liberal.

liberalize /ˈlɪbəɹəlaɪz/ v
liberaliseren
(transitive) to make liberal, free.

liberate /ˈlɪbəɹeɪt/ v
bevrijden
(transitive) To set free, to make or allow to be free, particularly

liberated more liberated most liberated adj
vrijgevochten
Freed, especially from traditional ideas in social and sexual matters.

liberation liberations n
bevrijding
The act of liberating or the state of being liberated.

libero /lɪˈbɛɹoʊ/ /ˈlɪbəɹoʊ/ /ˈlɪbəɹəʊ/ liberos n
libero
(volleyball) A designated back-row player intended to be used as a ball-control specialist.

libertarianism /lɪbəˈtɛːɹɪənɪz(ə)m/ libertarianisms n
libertarisme
(philosophy, politics, economics) A political philosophy maintaining that all persons are the absolute owners of their own lives, and should be free to do whatever they wish with their persons or property, provided they allow others that same liberty.

liberticide adj
vrijheidsberovend
Causing the destruction of liberty; oppressive, liberticidal

libertine /ˈlɪb.ə.tiːn/ /ˈlɪb.ɚ.tin/ libertines n
libertijn vrijdenker
One who is freethinking in religious matters.

liberty /ˈlɪb.ə.ti/ /ˈlɪb.ɚ.ti/ /ˈlɪb.ɪ.ti/ [ˈlɪb.ɚ.ɾi] [ˈlɪb.ɪ.ɾi] liberties n
vrijheid
The condition of being free from control or restrictions.

liberty cap liberty caps n
kaalkopje
A magic mushroom, Psilocybe semilanceata.

libidinous /lɪˈbɪ.dɪ.nəs/ more libidinous most libidinous adj
wellustig
Having lustful desires; characterized by lewdness.

libido /lɪˈbiː.dəʊ/ libidos n
libido
(common usage) Sexual urges or drives.
(psychology) Drives or mental energies related to or based on sexual instincts but not necessarily sexual in and of themselves.

librarian /laɪˈbɹɛɹ.i.ən/ librarians n
bibliothecaris bibliothecaresse bibliotheekbeheerder
The keeper, manager of a library.
bibliothecaris hulpbibliothecaris
One who cares for the publications, files etc. in a library, whether staff or volunteer.

library /ˈlaɪbɹi/ /ˈlaɪbɹəɹi/ /ˈlaɪˌbɛɹi/ /ˈlaɪˌbɹɛɹi/ libraries n
bibliotheek boekerij
An institution which holds books and/or other forms of media for use by the public or qualified people often lending them out, as well as providing various other services for its users.
bibliotheek archief boekenkast
A collection of books or other forms of stored information.

libre /-bɹeɪ/ /ˈlibɹə/ /ˈliːbɹə/ [ˈlibʁ] adj
vrij
(software) With very few limitations on distribution or the right to access the source code to create improved versions, but not necessarily free of charge. [from late 20th c.]

librettist librettists n
librettist
The person who writes a libretto.

libretto /lɪˈbɹɛt.oʊ/ /lɪˈbɹɛt.əʊ/ libretti librettos n
libretto
The text of a dramatic musical work, such as an opera.
A book containing such a text.

license /ˈlaɪsəns/ licenses n
vergunning
A legal document giving official permission to do something; a permit.
Freedom to deviate deliberately from normally applicable rules or practices (especially in behaviour or speech).
licentie vergunning
The legal terms under which a person is allowed to use a product, especially software.
bandeloosheid
Excessive freedom; lack of due restraint.

license /ˈlaɪsəns/ v
licentiëren toekennen toelaten vergunning
To authorize officially.
licentiëren toekennen vergunning
To give formal authorization to use.

license plate license plates n
kentekenplaat nummerplaat nummerbord
An identifying tag, usually of metal, bearing a sequence of letters, numbers, or both identifying the vehicle, and placed at the back and, often, also at the front of a motor vehicle.

licentious /laɪ.ˈsɛn.ʃəs/ more licentious most licentious adj
wulps licentieus wellustig libertijns losbandig
Lacking restraint, or ignoring societal standards, particularly in sexual conduct; sexually unprincipled.
non-conformistisch vrijgevochten
Disregarding accepted rules.

licentiousness licentiousnesses n
wellustigheid wulpsheid
The property of being licentious.

lich /laɪx/ /litʃ/ /lɪtʃ/ liches lichs n
zielenzuiger
(fantasy, RPG) A reanimated corpse or undead being; particularly an intelligent, undead spellcaster.

lichen /ˈlaɪ.kən/ /ˈlɪ.tʃən/ lichen lichens n
korstmos
Any of many symbiotic organisms, being associations of algae and fungi, often found as white or yellow-to-blue–green patches on rocks, old walls, etc.

lichenological adj
lichenologisch

lichenologist lichenologists n
lichenoloog
An expert in lichenology.

lichenology n
lichenologie
the scientific study of lichens

lichenometry n
lichenometrie
(archaeology, paleontology, geomorphology) A geomorphic method of geochronologic dating that uses lichen growth to determine the age of exposed rock.

lick /lɪk/ licks n
lik
The act of licking; a stroke of the tongue.

lick /lɪk/ v
likken
(transitive) To stroke with the tongue.

lick one's wounds v
zijn wonden likken
(idiomatic) To withdraw temporarily while recovering from a defeat; to recuperate.

lickpot lickpots n
likkepot
(archaic, childish) The forefinger. [14th–15th c.]

lickspittle /ˈlɪkspɪtl/ /ˈlɪkspɪtəl/ lickspittles n
pluimstrijker slijmerd
A fawning toady; a base sycophant.

licorice /ˈlɪ.k(ə).ɹɪs/ /ˈlɪ.k(ə).ɹɪʃ/ licorices n
zoethout
(countable) The plant Glycyrrhiza glabra, or sometimes in North America, the related American Licorice plant Glycyrrhiza lepidota.
drop
(uncountable, chemistry) A flavouring agent made from dried root portions of the aforementioned plant.

licorice wheel licorice wheels n
dropveter

lid /lɪd/ lids n
deksel
The top or cover of a container.

lie /laɪ̯/ lies n
ligging terreinligging
(golf) The terrain and conditions surrounding the ball before it is struck.
(disc golf) The terrain and conditions surrounding the disc before it is thrown.
leugen
An intentionally false statement; an intentional falsehood.
ligging
(medicine) The position of a fetus in the womb.

lie /laɪ̯/ v
liggen
(intransitive) To rest in a horizontal position on a surface.
liegen
(intransitive) To give false information intentionally with intent to deceive.
liggen gelegen zijn
(intransitive) To be placed or situated.

lie detector lie detectors n
leugendetector

lie down v
gaan liggen
(intransitive) To assume a horizontal position.

lie through one's teeth v
liegen alsof het gedrukt staat
(idiomatic) To tell an obvious untruth.

liege /liːd͡ʒ/ /liːʒ/ lieges n
leenheer soeverein
A free and independent person; specifically, a lord paramount; a sovereign.
leenman vazal
The subject of a sovereign or lord; a liegeman.

lien /liːn/ /ˈliːn/ /ˈliːən/ liens n
retentierecht
(legal) A right to take possession of a debtor’s property as security until a debt or duty is discharged.

lieutenant /l(j)uˈtɛnənt/ /ləˈtɛnənt/ /lɛfˈtɛnənt/ /ˈlɛftɛnənt/ lieutenants n
luitenant
(military) The lowest junior commissioned officer rank(s) in many military forces, often Army and Marines.

lieutenant admiral lieutenant admirals lieutenants admiral lieutenants admirals n
luitenant-admiraal

lieutenant commander lieutenant commanders n
korvetkapitein luitenant-ter-zee der eerste klasse
A naval officer whose rank is higher than a lieutenant and below that of a commander.

lieutenant general lieutenant generals lieutenants general n
luitenant-generaal
A commissioned officer in the British Army or Royal Marines or the United States Army, United States Marine Corps, or United States Air Force, ranked above a major general and below a general.

lieutenant governor lieutenant governors n
luitenant-gouverneur
(government) The state representative of, or second-in-command of a governor, or Crown, who usually acts as the nominal chief executive officer of the realm.
(US, government) The next-in-line to the chief executive of a primary political division of the United States of America, such as a state, second to the governor.

life /laɪf/ lives n
leven
(uncountable) The state of organisms preceding their death, characterized by biological processes such as metabolism and reproduction and distinguishing them from inanimate objects; the state of being alive and living.
A worthwhile existence.
Something which is inherently part of a person's existence, such as job, family, a loved one, etc.
The period during which one (a person, an animal, a plant; a civilization, species; a star; etc) is alive.
Nature, reality, and the forms that exist in it.
(video games) One of the player's chances to play, lost when the player's character dies or when certain mistakes are made.
levensduur leven
Animation; spirit; vivacity.
levenslang
(countable) A life assured under a life assurance policy (equivalent to the policy itself for a single life contract).

life choice life choices n
levenskeuze

life cycle /ˈlaɪf ˌsaɪ.kəl/ life cycles n
levenscyclus
(biology) The course of stages through which an organism passes from fertilized zygote until maturity, reproduction, and death.

life expectancy life expectancies n
levensverwachting
(of a, person) The amount of time one is expected to live.

life force life forces n
levenskracht
The hypothetical principle that animates all living organisms.

life imprisonment life imprisonments n
levenslang levenslange gevangenisstraf
The state of being imprisoned for the rest of one's life.

life insurance life insurances n
levensverzekering
A form of insurance on the life of a person. If the person dies then the insurance policy pays out a sum of money to the beneficiary (such as a person's family).

life jacket life jackets n
reddingsvest
an article of protective clothing that is designed to keep the wearer's head floating above the surface of the water.

life of Riley /ˈlaɪf əv ˈɹaɪ.li/ n
luizenleventje
(idiomatic, dated) An ideal life of carefree prosperity and luxurious contentment.

life preserver life preservers n
reddingsboei
(US) A buoyant ring or vest intended to keep a person afloat.

life science life sciences n
biowetenschap levenswetenschap
Any of the sciences dealing with living organisms, such as biology and zoology.

life sentence life sentences n
levenslang levenslange gevangenisstraf
(legal) A sentence of imprisonment for the rest of the defendant's life.

life stance life stances n
levensbeschouwing
The relation that one has with what he or she accepts as being of ultimate importance, the presuppositions and theory of this, and the commitments and practice of working it out in living.

life-threatening more life-threatening most life-threatening adj
levensbedreigend
Potentially fatal.

lifeboat /ˈlaɪfˌboʊt/ /ˈlaɪfˌbəʊt/ lifeboats n
reddingsboot
(nautical) A boat especially designed for saving the lives of shipwrecked people or people in distress at sea (either launched from the shore with a crew, or else carried on board a larger ship).

lifeform lifeforms n
levensvorm
Any specific living organism.

lifeguard lifeguards n
badmeester reddingszwemmer strandmeester
A lifesaver: a rescuer, usually an expert swimmer, employed to save swimmers in trouble or near drowning at a body of water.

lifelike more lifelike most lifelike adj
levensecht
Like a living being, resembling life, giving an accurate representation

lifelong adj
levenslang
Extending for the entire duration of life.

lifeskill lifeskills n
levensvaardigheid
Any skill, normally learned as a child, that is needed to participate in everyday life.

lifestyle /ˈlaɪfˌstaɪl/ lifestyles n
levensstijl
A style of living that reflects the attitudes and values of a person or group.

lifetime /ˈlaɪftaɪm/ lifetimes n
leeftijd
The duration of the life of someone or something.

lifework lifeworks n
levenswerk
The main occupation or vocation of a person's life.

lift /lɪft/ lifts n
lift
(UK, Australia, New Zealand) Mechanical device for vertically transporting goods or people between floors in a building.

lift /lɪft/ v
opheffen stelen
To try to raise something; to exert the strength for raising or bearing.

lift up v
optillen
(transitive) To elevate to a higher position.

lifting /ˈlɪf.tɪŋ/ liftings n
opwaardering
(medicine) plastic surgery for tightening facial tissues and improving the facial appearance

ligament /ˈlɪɡəmənt/ ligaments n
ligament
(anatomy) A band of strong tissue that connects bones to other bones.

ligate /ˈlɪɡeɪt/ v
afbinden
(transitive) To bind with a ligature or bandage.

ligature /ˈlɪɡət͡ʃɚ/ ligatures n
ligatuur verbinding
(uncountable) The act of tying or binding something.
afbinding band verbinding
(countable) A cord or similar thing used to tie something; especially the thread used in surgery to close a vessel or duct.
ligatuur
(countable, typography) A character that visually combines multiple letters, such as æ, œ, ß or ĳ; also logotype. Sometimes called a typographic ligature.
(countable, music) A group of notes played as a phrase, or the curved line that indicates such a phrase.

liger /ˈlaɪɡɚ/ ligers n
lijger
An animal born to a male lion and a tigress.

light /laɪt/ /lʌɪt/ [ɫɐɪ̯ʔ] lighter lightest adj
licht helder lichtend lichtgevend
Having light; bright; clear; not dark or obscure.
licht helder
Pale or whitish in color; highly luminous and more or less deficient in chroma.
onbelangrijk triviaal
Having little weight as compared with bulk; of little density or specific gravity.
verkeerd
(of coffee) Served with extra milk or cream.
licht
(nautical, of a ship) Riding high because of no cargo; by extension, pertaining to a ship which is light.
Low in fat, calories, alcohol, salt, etc.

light /laɪt/ /lʌɪt/ [ɫɐɪ̯ʔ] lights n
licht schijn
(physics, uncountable) Electromagnetic radiation in the wavelength range visible to the human eye (about 400–750 nanometers); visible light.
(countable) A source of illumination.
(figurative) Spiritual or mental illumination; enlightenment, useful information.
vuurtje
A flame or something used to create fire.

light /laɪt/ /lʌɪt/ [ɫɐɪ̯ʔ] v
bijlichten lichten
(transitive) To set fire to; to set burning.
aansteken
(transitive, pinball) To make (a bonus) available to be collected by hitting a target, and thus light up the feature light corresponding to that bonus to indicate its availability.

light bulb /ˈlaɪtˌbʌlb/ light bulbs n
gloeilamp peer peertje
An evacuated glass bulb containing a metal filament which is heated by electrical resistance to produce light.
peer peertje
(by extension) An article that resembles such a bulb and converts electricity to light by any process.

light pollution n
lichtvervuiling
An excess of artificial light, especially near urban areas, reducing visibility of stars, etc. in the night sky.

light switch light switches n
lichtknopje
A switch, usually mounted on a wall in a building, used to turn the light or another appliance such as a fan on and off.

light year /ˈlaɪt.jɜː/ /ˈlaɪt.jɪə/ /ˈlaɪt.jɪɹ/ /ˈläːt.jøː/ light years n
lichtjaar
(astronomy) A unit of length (abbreviation ly; equal to just under 10 trillion kilometres (1016 metres)) equal to the distance light travels in one Julian year; used to measure extremely large distances.

light-headed lighter-headed lightest-headed more light-headed most light-headed adj
licht in het hoofd
Dizzy or feeling faint, usually as a result of a drop in blood pressure to the brain; delirious.

light-sensitive more light-sensitive most light-sensitive adj
lichtgevoelig
affected by, or sensitive to light.

lighten /ˈlaɪ.tən/ [ˈlaɪtn̩] [ˈlaɪʔn̩] v
verlichten
(transitive) To alleviate; to reduce the burden of.

lighter /ˈlaɪtə/ /ˈlaɪtɚ/ [ˈlaɪɾɚ] lighters n
lichter
A flat-bottomed boat for carrying heavy loads across short distances (especially for canals or for loading or unloading larger boats).
aansteker
A device used to light things, especially a reusable handheld device for creating fire to light cigarettes.

lighthouse /ˈlaɪthaʊs/ lighthouses n
vuurtoren
A tower or other structure exhibiting a light or lights to warn or guide sailors.

lighthouse keeper lighthouse keepers n
vuurtorenwachter vuurtorenwachtster
A person who lives in a lighthouse and tends the light together with its optics and mechanisms.

lightland n
Lichtland
(Egyptology) Synonym of Akhet (the region in the sky in which the sun tarries just before it rises or after it sets)

lightning /ˈlaɪt.nɪŋ/ [ˈlɐɪ̯ʔ.nɪŋ] [ˈlʌɪ̯ʔ.nɪŋ] lightnings n
bliksem bliksemflits bliksemschicht weerlicht
A flash of light produced by short-duration, high-voltage discharge of electricity within a cloud, between clouds, or between a cloud and the earth.
bliksem weerlicht
A discharge of this kind.

lightning bolt lightning bolts n
bliksemflits
A single, visible discharge of lightning.

lightning fast adj
bliksemsnel
(idiom) Extremely fast, fast as lightning.

lightning rod lightning rods n
bliksemafleider donderroede
A metallic conductor that is attached to a high point of a building and leads to the ground to protect the building from damage by lightning.

lightning strike lightning strikes n
blikseminslag
A lightning bolt, stroke of lightning, one of the events during an electrical storm when lightning strikes (an object on) the ground or an aircraft in flight.

lightsaber /laɪt.ˈseɪ.bə(ɹ)/ /laɪt.ˈseɪ.bɚ/ lightsabers n
lichtzwaard lichtsabel
(science fiction) A sword having a blade made of a powerful beam of light or energy. [from 1977.]

lightship lightships n
lichtschip
(nautical) A vessel riding at anchor and displaying a light for the guidance of sailors, in a position where a fixed lighthouse structure would be impracticable.

lightspeed lightspeeds n
snelheid van het licht
The speed of light (in vacuum unless another medium is specified).

lightweight /laɪtˈweɪt/ /ˈlaɪt.weɪt/ more lightweight most lightweight adj
lichtgewicht
Having less than average weight.

lignify /ˈlɪɡnɪfaɪ/ v
verhouten
(intransitive) To become wood.

lignin lignins n
lignine
(organic compound) A complex non-carbohydrate aromatic polymer present in all wood.

lignite /lɪɡnaɪ̯t/ lignites n
bruinkool
A low-grade, brownish-black coal.

like /laɪ̯k/ /læ̙ːk/ /lɑːk/ /lɔɪ̯k/ more like most like adj
gelijk zoals
Similar.

like /laɪ̯k/ /læ̙ːk/ /lɑːk/ /lɔɪ̯k/ likes n
voorkeur favoriet
(chiefly, in the plural) Something that a person likes (prefers).
dat soort dingen evenknie gelijkaardige dingen gelijkaardigheden
(sometimes as the likes of) Someone similar to a given person, or something similar to a given object; a comparative; a type; a sort.
like
(internet) An individual vote showing support for, approval of, or enjoyment of, something posted on the Internet.

like /laɪ̯k/ /læ̙ːk/ /lɑːk/ /lɔɪ̯k/ preposition
als gelijk lijkend op zoals
Similar to, reminiscent of
als zoals
Such as

like /laɪ̯k/ /læ̙ːk/ /lɑːk/ /lɔɪ̯k/ v
houden van lusten graag hebben leuk vinden
(obsolete) To have an appearance or expression; to look; to seem to be (in a specified condition).
leuk vinden aangetrokken voelen tot graag hebben graag zien
To find attractive; to prefer the company of; to have mild romantic feelings for.
liken
(Internet, transitive) To show support for, or approval of, something posted on the Internet by marking it with a vote.

like a chicken with its head cut off
als een kip zonder kop
(informal) In a frantic, disorganized manner.

like a duck takes to water
als een vis in het water
(simile, idiomatic) Very naturally; without effort.

like father, like son proverb
zo vader, zo zoon
A son takes after his father.

like mother, like daughter proverb
zo moeder, zo dochter
(idiom) A daughter takes after her mother.

like the back end of a bus
een gezicht om leer op te kloppen
(simile, colloquial, British, derogatory) Very unattractive.

like-minded more like-minded most like-minded adj
gelijkgestemd gelijkgezind
Of similar opinion, given to holding similar opinions.

likelihood /ˈlaɪklihʊd/ likelihoods n
waarschijnlijkheid
The probability of a specified outcome; the chance of something happening; probability; the state or degree of being probable.

liken /ˈlaɪk(ə)n/ /ˈlaɪkən/ v
vergelijken
Followed by to or (archaic) unto: to regard or state that (someone or something) is like another person or thing; to compare.

likewise /ˈlaɪkˌwaɪz/ adv
eveneens evenzo op gelijkaardige wijze op gelijkwaardige wijze
(manner) In a similar manner.
insgelijks
The same to you; used as a response.

lilac /ˈlaɪlæk/ /ˈlaɪlɑk/ /ˈlaɪlək/ more lilac most lilac adj
lila
Having a pale purple colour.

lilac /ˈlaɪlæk/ /ˈlaɪlɑk/ /ˈlaɪlək/ lilacs n
sering seringen
A flower of the lilac shrub.
lila
(color) A pale purple color, the color of some lilac flowers.

lilliputian /ˌlɪlɪˈpjuʃən/ lilliputians n
lilliputter
A very small person or being.

lilo /ˈlaɪləʊ/ lilos n
luchtbed luchtmatras
An inflatable air mattress.

lily /ˈlɪli/ lilies n
lelie
Any of several flowers in the genus Lilium of the family Liliaceae, which includes a great many ornamental species.

lily of the valley lilies of the valley n
lelietje-van-dalen meiklokje
A flowering plant, Convallaria majalis, with richly fragrant pendant bells.

lily-livered more lily-livered most lily-livered adj
laf lafhartig
(idiomatic) Cowardly, lacking courage.

lima bean /ˈlaɪmə ˌbin/ /ˈlaɪmə ˌbiːn/ lima beans n
limaboon
A plant of species Phaseolus lunatus or the bean it yields.

limaçon limaçons n
limaçon van Pascal slaklijn van Pascal
(geometry) A plane curve with polar equation \rho = a + b\,\sin\,\theta or \rho = a + b\,\cos\,\theta, of which the cardioid is a special case.

limb /lɪm/ limbs n
ledemaat lid lidmaat
A major appendage of human or animal, used for locomotion (such as an arm, leg or wing).

limbo /ˈlɪmboʊ/ /ˈlɪmboː/ /ˈlɪmbəʊ/ limboes limbos n
limbus limbo voorgeborchte
(Roman Catholicism, uncountable) The place, thought to be on the edge of the bottomless pit of Hell, where the souls of innocent deceased people exist temporarily until they can enter heaven, specifically those of the saints who died before the advent of Jesus Christ (who occupy the limbo patrum or limbo of the patriarchs or fathers) and those of unbaptized infants (who occupy the limbo infantum or limbo of the infants); (countable) the place where each category of souls exists, regarded separately. [from 15th c.]
limbo
(dances, also, attributively) A competitive dance originating from Trinidad and Tobago in which dancers take turns to cross under a horizontal bar while bending backwards. The bar is lowered with each round, and the competition is won by the dancer who passes under the bar in the lowest position without dislodging it or falling down.
(countable, uncountable) Chiefly preceded by in: any in-between place, or condition or state, of neglect or oblivion which results in deadlock, delay, or some other unresolved status. [from mid 17th c.]

lime /laɪm/ limes n
kalk
(chemistry) Any inorganic material containing calcium, usually calcium oxide (quicklime) or calcium hydroxide (slaked lime).
limoen
Any of several green citrus fruit, somewhat smaller and sharper-tasting than a lemon.
lijm
(poetic) Any gluey or adhesive substance; something which traps or captures someone; sometimes a synonym for birdlime.
limoenenboom
Any of the trees that bear limes, especially Key lime, Citrus aurantiifolia.
limoengeel limoengroen
(uncountable) A brilliant, sometimes yellowish, green colour associated with the fruits of a lime tree.

lime /laɪm/ v
logen
(transitive) To treat with calcium hydroxide or calcium oxide (lime).

limelight /ˈlaɪm.laɪt/ limelights n
kalklicht
A type of stage lighting once used in theatres and music halls, producing a bright light by the use of incandescent quicklime.
spotlicht
(by extension) Attention, notice, a starring or central role, present fame.

limerence /ˈlɪməɹəns/ limerences n
verliefdheid
(psychology) An involuntary romantic infatuation with another person, especially combined with an overwhelming, obsessive need to have one's feelings reciprocated. [from 20th c.]

limerick /ˈlɪm(ə)ɹɪk/ limericks n
limerick
A humorous, often bawdy verse of five anapaestic lines, with the rhyme scheme aabba, and typically having an 8–8–5–5–8 cadence.

limescale n
kalkaanslag
A white, chalky deposit of calcium carbonate found in kettles, washing machines etc., especially in a hard water area.

limestone /ˈlaɪmˌstoʊn/ /ˈlaɪmˌstəʊn/ limestones n
kalksteen kalkstenen
An abundant rock of marine and fresh-water sediments; primarily composed of calcite (CaCO3); it occurs in a variety of forms, both crystalline and amorphous.

liminal /ˈlɪmən(ə)l/ more liminal most liminal adj
overgangs-
Of or pertaining to an entrance or threshold. [from late 19th c.]

limit /ˈlɪmt/ /ˈlɪmɪt/ limits n
grens
A restriction; a bound beyond which one may not go.
limiet
(mathematics) A value to which a sequence converges. Equivalently, the common value of the upper limit and the lower limit of a sequence: if the upper and lower limits are different, then the sequence has no limit (i.e., does not converge).

limit /ˈlɪmt/ /ˈlɪmɪt/ v
begrenzen beperken
(transitive) To restrict; not to allow to go beyond a certain bound, to set boundaries.

limit point limit points n
verdichtingspunt
(topology) Given a subset S of a given topological space T, any point p whose every neighborhood contains some point, distinct from p, which belongs to S.

limitation /lɪmɪˈteɪʃən/ limitations n
beperking begrenzing inperking
The act of limiting or the state of being limited.
beperking grens
An imperfection or shortcoming that limits something's use or value.
beperking verjaringstermijn
(law) A time period after which some legal action may no longer be brought.

limited /ˈlɪmɪtɪd/ more limited most limited adj
begrensd beperkt
With certain (often specified) limits placed upon it.

limited liability company limited liability companies n
besloten vennootschap met beperkte aansprakelijkheid
(legal) A type or form of for-profit incorporated company where ownership is divided into shares, and where the governing rules are set forth in a contract entered into by all of the initial shareholders. The name derives from the fact that regardless of potential losses or even bankruptcy of the corporation, individual shareholders will bear a maximum liability of the price they paid for their shares.

limited partnership limited partnerships n
commanditaire vennootschap
(legal) A form of partnership including limited partners whose potential liability is limited to their investment.

limitless more limitless most limitless adj
grenzeloos onbegrensd
Without limits in extent, size, or quantity; boundless.

limonite limonites n
limoniet
(mineral) Any of several natural hydrous iron oxides; often a mixture of goethite and hemite with clays and manganese oxide.

limousine /ˌlɪməˈziːn/ limousines n
limo limousine
A luxury sedan or saloon car, especially one with a lengthened wheelbase or driven by a chauffeur. [from 1930s]

limp /lɪmp/ limper limpest adj
zwak
physically weak

limp /lɪmp/ v
hinken
(intransitive) To walk lamely, as if favouring one leg.

limpet /ˈlɪm.pɪt/ limpets n
napslak
A small mollusc, of the family Patellidae with a conical shell found clinging to rocks in the intertidal zones of rocky shores.

limpid /ˈlɪmpɪd/ more limpid most limpid adj
helder duidelijk begrijpelijk limpide
Clear, transparent or bright.

limpkin limpkins n
koerlan
A large bird, Aramus guarauna, found in marshes in the Caribbean, Central America and southern Florida.

linchpin /ˈlɪnt͡ʃˌpɪn/ linchpins n
luns
A pin inserted through holes at the end of an axle or shaft, so as to secure a wheel or shaft-mounted device.
spil sleutelfiguur
(figuratively) A central cohesive source of stability and security; a person or thing that is critical to a system or organisation.

linden /ˈlɪn.dən/ lindens n
linde lindeboom lindehout
The soft wood of such trees.

lindworm /ˈlɪndˌwɜː(ɹ)m/ lindworms n
lintworm
A wingless serpentine dragon having two arms.

line /laɪn/ /lɑɪn/ [lɑe̯n] lines n
pad serie spoor spoorlijn traject
lijn kant
(graph theory) An edge of a graph.
lijn lijnstuk rechte
(geometry, informal) A line segment; a continuous finite segment of such a figure.
lijn meridiaan
(geography) A circle of latitude or of longitude, as represented on a map.
lijn rechte
(geometry) An infinitely extending one-dimensional figure that has no curvature; one that has length but not breadth or thickness.
lijn rechte streep
A path through two or more points (compare ‘segment’); a continuous mark, including as made by a pen; any path, curved or straight.
regel lijn
(music) One of the straight horizontal and parallel prolonged strokes on and between which the notes are placed.
lijn
(obsolete) Flax; linen, particularly the longer fiber of flax.
lijn touw
A rope, cord, string, or thread, of any thickness.
gezichtspunt richting
Direction, path.
lijn aansluiting verbinding
The wire connecting one telegraphic station with another, a telephone or internet cable between two points: a telephone or network connection.
brief regel
A letter, a written form of communication.
verbinding
A connected series of public conveyances, as a roadbed or railway track; and hence, an established arrangement for forwarding merchandise, etc.
loopgraaf
(military) A trench or rampart, or the non-physical demarcation of the extent of the territory occupied by specified forces.
grens contour
The exterior limit of a figure or territory: a boundary, contour, or outline; a demarcation.
lijn rimpel
A threadlike crease or wrinkle marking the face, hand, or body; hence, a characteristic mark.
kenmerk lijn
Lineament; feature; figure (of one's body).
rij lijn file meetlat regel
A more-or-less straight sequence of people, objects, etc., either arranged as a queue or column and often waiting to be processed or dealt with, or arranged abreast of one another in a row (and contrasted with a column), as in a military formation. [from mid-16th c.]
lijn
A series or succession of ancestors or descendants of a given person; a family or race; compare lineage.
lijn touw regel
A written or printed row of letters, words, numbers, or other text, especially a row of words extending across a page or column, or a blank in place of such text.
regel stanza vers
A verse (in poetry).
lijn methode visie
Course of conduct, thought, occupation, or policy; method of argument; department of industry, trade, or intellectual activity. [from earlier 17th c.]
lijn loopgraaf
The official, stated position (or set of positions) of an individual or group, particularly a political or religious faction. [from later 19th c.]
aanbod gamma maatschappij productlijn
A set of products or services sold by a business, or by extension, the business itself. [from early 19th c.]
uitlijning
(engineering) Proper relative position or adjustment (of parts, not as to design or proportion, but with reference to smooth working).

line /laɪn/ /lɑɪn/ [lɑe̯n] v
opstellen uitlijnen
(transitive) To place (objects) into a line (usually used with "up"); to form into a line; to align.
bedekken bekleden voeren
(transitive) To cover the inner surface of (something), originally especially with linen.
dekken laten
(transitive, now, rare, of a dog) To copulate with, to impregnate.
versterken
(transitive) To place persons or things along the side of for security or defense; to strengthen by adding; to fortify.
vullen
(transitive) To fill or supply (something), as a purse with money.
lijn tekenen voorzien
(transitive) To mark with a line or lines; to cover with lines.
tekenen
(transitive, obsolete) To represent by lines; to delineate; to portray.
opzeggen
(transitive) To read or repeat line by line.

line integral line integrals n
lijnintegraal
(math) An integral whose integrand's domain is a curve.

line management n
lijnmanagement
(business) A method of management in which instructions are passed to and from one's superior.

line manager line managers n
lijnmanager
The manager who is directly responsible for an employee.

line segment line segments n
lijnstuk
(geometry) A part of a straight line bounded by two points.

line up /laɪn.ˈʌp/ v
opstellen
(intransitive) To get into a line; especially, so as to wait one's turn.

lineage /ˈlɪn.i.ɪd͡ʒ/ lineages n
afkomst afstamming geslacht lijnental nakomelingschap
Descent in a line from a common progenitor; progeny; descending line of offspring or ascending line of parentage.
lijnental
(advertising) A number of lines of text in a column.

lineament /ˈlɪ.ni.ə.mənt/ lineaments n
trek
A distinctive feature that characterizes something, especially the parts of the face of an individual.

linear /ˈlɪn.i.ə/ /ˈlɪn.i.ɚ/ more linear most linear adj
lineair
Having the form of a line; straight or roughly straight; following a direct course.
(mathematics) (of polynomials or polynomial equations)

linear algebra n
lineaire algebra
(mathematics) The branch of mathematics that deals with vectors, vector spaces, linear transformations and systems of linear equations.

linen /ˈlɪnɪn/ linens n
linnen doek
(uncountable) Thread or cloth made from flax fiber.

liner /ˈlaɪnə/ liners n
lijnboot lijnschip oceaanstomer pakketboot passagiersschip
A large passenger-carrying ship, especially one on a regular route; an ocean liner.
linieschip
(nautical) A ship of the line.
voering
(South Korean idol fandom) person born in a certain year (XX liner); person who belongs to a certain line

ling /li(ː)ŋ/ /lɪŋ/ ling lings n
leng
Any of various marine food fish, of the genus Molva, resembling the cod.

linger /ˈlɪŋɡə/ /ˈlɪŋɡɚ/ v
blijven hangen talmen treuzelen weifelen
(intransitive) To stay or remain in a place or situation, especially as if unwilling to depart or not easily able to do so.
aanslepen
(intransitive) To remain alive or existent although still proceeding toward death or extinction; to die gradually.
weifelen
(intransitive, often followed by on) To consider or contemplate for a period of time; to engage in analytic thinking or discussion.

lingerie /-ɹi/ /ˈlæn.ʒə.ɹi/ /ˈlɑn.ʒə.ɹi/ /ˈlɔ̃.(d)ʒə.ɹæɪ/ /ˌlɑn.ʒəˈɹeɪ/ /ˌlɔn.(d)ʒəˈɹæɪ/ lingeries n
lingerie
Underwear or nightclothes, especially when lacy or designed to be seductive.

lingo /ˈliŋ.ɡoʊ/ /ˈlɪŋ.ɡəʊ/ lingoes lingos n
jargon
(informal) Language, especially language peculiar to a particular group, field, or region; jargon or a dialect.

lingonberry lingonberries n
rode bosbes vossenbes
The berry of this shrub.

lingua franca /ˈlɪŋ.ɡwə ˈfɹæŋ.kə/ lingua francas linguae francae linguas franca lingue franche n
lingua franca
A common language used by people of diverse backgrounds to communicate with one another, often a basic form of speech with simplified grammar, particularly, one not the first language of any of its speakers.

linguicism linguicisms n
taaldiscriminatie taalracisme
The unfair treatment of an individual or community based on their use of language.

linguist /ˈlɪŋɡwɪst/ linguists n
linguïst taalkundige
One who studies linguistics.

linguistics /liŋˈɡwɪstɪks/ /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/ n
linguïstiek taalkunde taalwetenschappen
The systematic and scholarly study of language.

lining /ˈlaɪnɪŋ/ linings n
voering
A covering for the inside surface of something.

link /lɪŋk/ links n
fakkel flambouw toorts
(obsolete) A torch, used to light dark streets.
link koppeling verbinding relatie
(computing) The connection between buses or systems.
schakel link schalm
(kinematics) Any one of the several elementary pieces of a mechanism, such as the fixed frame, or a rod, wheel, mass of confined liquid, etc., by which relative motion of other parts is produced and constrained.
(chemistry) A bond of affinity, or a unit of valence between atoms; applied to a unit of chemical force or attraction.
link koppeling verwijzing
(engineering) Any intermediate rod or piece for transmitting force or motion, especially a short connecting rod with a bearing at each end; specifically (in steam engines) the slotted bar, or connecting piece, to the opposite ends of which the eccentric rods are jointed, and by means of which the movement of the valve is varied, in a link motion.

link /lɪŋk/ v
verbinden linken
(transitive) To connect two or more things.

linkrot /ˈlɪŋkˌɹɑt/ /ˈlɪŋkˌɹɒt/ n
linkrot
(Internet) The steady increase in the number of broken hyperlinks as webpages are moved or removed.

links /lɪŋks/ links n
golfbaan
A golf course, especially one situated on dunes by the sea.

linnet /ˈlɪnɪt/ linnets n
kneu
A small passerine bird, the common linnet (Linaria cannabina, syn. Carduelis cannabina), in the finch family Fringillidae, native to Europe, western Asia, and north Africa.

linseed /ˈlɪnsiːd/ linseeds n
lijnzaad vlaszaad
The seed of the flax plant, which yields linseed oil.

linseed oil linseed oils n
lijnzaadolie lijnolie
An oil, extracted from flax seeds, used as a drying agent in paints, varnishes etc.

lint /lɪnt/ lints n
pluis pluksel
Clinging fuzzy fluff that clings to fabric or accumulates in one's pockets or navel etc.
pluis
A fine material made by scraping cotton or linen cloth; used for dressing wounds.

lintel /ˈlɪn.təl/ lintels n
latei
(architectural element) A horizontal structural beam spanning an opening, such as between the uprights of a door or a window, and which supports the wall above.

lion /ˈlaɪən/ lion lioness lions n
leeuw
A big cat, Panthera leo, native to Africa, India and formerly much of Europe.
(in particular) A male lion, as opposed to a lioness.
(by extension) Any of various extant and extinct big cats, especially the mountain lion.
A Chinese foo dog.
An individual who shows strength and courage, attributes associated with the lion.
A light brown color that resembles the fur of a lion.
(historical) An old Scottish coin, with a lion on the obverse, worth 74 shillings.
leeuw coryfee
A famous person regarded with interest and curiosity.

lion cub lion cubs n
leeuwenwelp leeuwenwelpje welp welpje
(male or female) A young lion

lion dance lion dances n
leeuwendans
A traditional Chinese dance where performers mimic a lion's movements in a lion costume.

lion tamarin lion tamarins n
leeuwaapje
Any of four species of small New World monkeys that constitute the genus Leontopithecus.

lion's den lions' dens n
hol van de leeuw
(idiomatic) Any dangerous or frightening place.

lion's share /ˈlaɪ.əns ʃɛə/ /ˈlaɪ.ənz ʃɛ(ə)ɹ/ lion's shares lions' shares n
leeuwendeel
(idiomatic) The majority; a large or generous portion.

lioness /ˈlaɪ.ə.nɛs/ /ˈlaɪ.ə.nɪs/ lion lionesses n
leeuwin
A female lion (animal).

lip /lɪp/ lips n
lip
(countable) Either of the two fleshy protrusions around the opening of the mouth.
(countable) A part of the body that resembles a lip, such as the edge of a wound or the labia.
(by extension, countable) The projecting rim of an open container or a bell, etc.; a short open spout.
grote bek grote mond tegenspraak
(slang, uncountable) Backtalk; verbal impertinence.

lip balm lip balms n
lipbalsem lippenbalsem
A substance topically applied to the lips of the mouth to relieve chapped or dry lips, angular cheilitis or stomatitis, and cold sores.

lip gloss lip glosses n
lipgloss
A cosmetic product applied to the lips to make them look shinier.

lip service n
lippendienst
(idiomatic) Promising but empty talk; words without action or intention.

lip sync n
playback
(music, singing) The synchronization of prerecorded audio signals and movement of the lips such that there is no lack of simultaneity between them.

lip-sync v
lippen playbacken
(music, singing) To move lips in synchronization with sounds (generally recorded) so it appears they are the source of the sounds.

lip-syncing n
lipsynchronisatie
The act of lip-syncing

lipid /ˈlɪpɪd/ lipids n
lipide
(organic compound) Any of a group of organic compounds including the fats, oils, waxes, sterols, and triglycerides. Lipids are characterized by being insoluble in water, and account for most of the fat present in the human body.

lipless adj
liploze
Without a lip or lips.

lipogram lipograms n
lipogram
(literature) A word or writing that does not use a particular symbol or symbols.

lipophile lipophiles n
lipofiel
(chemistry) Any lipophilic substance.

lipreading n
liplezen spraakafzien
The act of reading lips.

lipstick /ˈlɪpˌstɪk/ lipsticks n
lippenstift lippenrood lipstick
(uncountable) Makeup for the lips.
lippenstift lipstick
(countable) A stick of this makeup.

liquefied natural gas n
vloeibaar aardgas
(petrochemistry) Natural gas that has been cooled and compressed to liquid form for transport and storage.

liqueur /lɪˈk(j)ɔɹ/ /lɪˈk(j)ɝ/ /lɪˈkjuɹ/ /lɪˈkjɔː/ /lɪˈkjʊə/ liqueurs n
likeur
A flavoured alcoholic beverage that is usually very sweet and contains a high percentage of alcohol.

liquid /ˈlɪkwɪd/ more liquid most liquid adj
vloeibaar vloeistof
Flowing freely like water; fluid; not solid and not gaseous; composed of particles that move freely among each other on the slightest pressure.

liquid /ˈlɪkwɪd/ liquids n
vloeistof
A substance that is flowing, and keeping no shape, such as water; a substance of which the molecules, while not tending to separate from one another like those of a gas, readily change their relative position, and which therefore retains no definite shape, except that determined by the containing receptacle; an inelastic fluid.
vloeiklank
(phonetics) Any of a class of consonant sounds that includes l and r.

liquid nitrogen n
vloeibare stikstof
Nitrogen that has been cooled to the liquid state; used in cryogenics.

liquidation /ˌlɪkwəˈdeɪʃən/ liquidations n
liquidatie vereffening
The selling of the assets of a business as part of the process of dissolving the business.

liquor /ˈlɪk.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɪk.ɚ/ liquors n
sterke drank sterkedrank
(chiefly, US, Canada, Australia) Strong alcoholic drink derived from fermentation and distillation; more broadly, any alcoholic drink.

liquor store liquor stores n
slijterij
(US, Canada) A shop that sells alcoholic beverages to be drunk off the premises.

liquorice allsorts n
Engelse drop
A confection made of liquorice, coconut and aniseed.

lira /ˈlɪəɹə/ liras lirot liroth n
lira lire
The former currency of Israel, superseded by the sheqel.

lisp /lɪl͡sp/ /lɪsp/ /lɪθp/ lisps n
slis slisgeluid
The habit or an act of lisping.

lisp /lɪl͡sp/ /lɪsp/ /lɪθp/ v
lispenen slissen
To pronounce the consonant ‘s’ imperfectly; to give ‘s’ and ‘z’ the sounds of ‘th’ (/θ/, /ð/). This is a speech impediment common among children.

lissencephaly /ˌlɪs.ɛnˈsɛf.əl.i/ n
lissencefalie
(anatomy, neurology) The condition of having a smooth appearance on the surface of the brain.

list /lɪst/ lists n
lijst
A register or roll of paper consisting of a compilation or enumeration of a set of possible items; the compilation or enumeration itself. [from 1600]
(computing, programming) A codified representation of a list used to store data or in processing; especially, in the Lisp programming language, a data structure consisting of a sequence of zero or more items.

list /lɪst/ v
oplijsten
(transitive) To create or recite a list.
(transitive) To cover with list, or with strips of cloth; to put list on; to stripe as if with list.
luisteren
(intransitive, poetic) To listen.
(transitive, poetic) To listen to.

listen /ˈlɪs.ən/ [ˈlɪs.n̩] v
luisteren horen opletten
To use one's sense of hearing in an intentional way; to make deliberate use of one's ears; to pay attention to or wait for a specific sound.
luisteren gehoorzamen
(intransitive) To accept advice or obey instruction; to agree or assent.

listen in v
meeluisteren
To listen without participating.
afluisteren luistervinken
To eavesdrop; to listen secretly.

listener /ˈlɪs(ə)nə/ /ˈlɪs(ə)nɚ/ listeners n
luisteraar toehoorder
Someone who listens, especially to a speech or a broadcast.

listening /ˈlɪs.nɪŋ/ /ˈlɪs.ə.nɪŋ/ listenings n
luisteren
Skill or ability of perceiving spoken language.

listless /ˈlɪstləs/ more listless most listless adj
lusteloos
Lacking energy, enthusiasm, or liveliness.

listlessness listlessnesses n
lusteloosheid
The state of being listless; apathetic indifference; lethargy.

litany /ˈlɪtəni/ litanies n
litanie
A ritual liturgical prayer in which a series of prayers recited by a leader are alternated with responses from the congregation.
(figurative) A prolonged or tedious list.

lite /laɪt/ adj
licht light luchtig
Light in composition, notably low in fat, calories etc. Most commonly used commercially.
licht light
Lightweight

literacy /ˈlɪtəɹəsi/ /ˈlɪtɹəsi/ [-ɾ(ə)ɹə-] literacies n
alfabetisering alfabetisme
The ability to read and write.

literal /ˈlɪt(ə)ɹəl/ /ˈlɪɾəɹəl/ more literal most literal adj
letterlijk
Exactly as stated; read or understood without additional interpretation; according to the letter or verbal expression; real; not figurative or metaphorical, and etymonic rather than idiomatic.
letterlijk strikt
Following the letter or exact words; not free; not taking liberties
letter
(uncommon) Consisting of, or expressed by, letters (of an alphabet)

literal /ˈlɪt(ə)ɹəl/ /ˈlɪɾəɹəl/ literals n
literaal
(programming) A value, as opposed to an identifier, written into the source code of a computer program.

literalism literalisms n
letterlijkheid
Literal interpretation or understanding; adherence to the exact letter or precise significance, as in interpreting or translating.

literally /ˈlɪtəɹəli/ /ˈlɪtɹəli/ more literally most literally adv
letterlijk
Word for word; not figuratively; not as an idiom or metaphor.

literary /ˈlɪt(ə)ɹi/ /ˈlɪtəɹəɹi/ /ˈlɪtəɹɛ(ə)ɹi/ [ˈɫɪɾəɹɛ(ə)ɹi] more literary most literary adj
literair
Relating to literature.
Relating to writers, or the profession of literature.

literary criticism n
literaire kritiek literatuurkritiek
(literature) The study, discussion, evaluation, and interpretation of literature.

literary science n
letterkunde literatuurwetenschap
In many European countries, all kinds of scientific study pertinent to literature, including history of literature, literary criticism, comparative literature, and literary theory.

literate /ˈlɪtəɹət/ literates n
alfabeet
A person who is able to read and write.

literature /ˈlɪt.ə.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈlɪt.ə.ɹə.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɪt.ɚ.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈlɪt.ɚ.ə.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈlɪt.ɹə.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɪt.ɹə.t͡ʃɚ/ [ˈlɪt͡ʃ.ɹə.t͡ʃɚ] [ˈlɪɾ.ɚ.ə.t͡ʃɚ] literatures n
literatuur letterkunde
The body of all written works.
(usually preceded by the) All the papers, treatises, etc. published in academic journals on a particular subject.

literature review literature reviews n
literatuuronderzoek
A scholarly paper, or part of one, compiled from published sources, which sums up current knowledge of a particular topic.

lithe /laɪð/ /laɪθ/ lither lithest adj
kalm rustig
(obsolete) Mild; calm.
slank
Slim but not skinny.
soepel
Capable of being easily bent; flexible.

lithium /ˈlɪθi.əm/ lithiums n
lithium
(uncountable) The simplest alkali metal, the lightest solid element, and the third lightest chemical element (symbol Li) with an atomic number of 3. It is a soft, silvery metal.

lithium hydride n
lithiumhydride
(inorganic compound) LiH, a gray solid that reacts violently with water, and can ignite spontaneously in air; it has a number of industrial applications, and is used in the manufacture of lithium aluminium hydride.

lithograph /ˈlɪθəɡɹæf/ /ˈlɪθəɡɹɑːf/ lithographs n
litho steendruck
A printed image produced by lithography.

lithography /lɪθˈɒɡɹəfi/ lithographies n
lithografie
The process of printing an image by drawing the image with a water-repellent material onto a hard, flat surface (typically metal), then copying the surface by applying water and ink (or the equivalent) to it and pressing another material against it. [from 1813]

lithopone lithopones n
lithopoon
A white pigment, a mixture of barium sulfate and zinc sulfide, used in paints and enamels.

lithosphere lithospheres n
lithosfeer
(geology) The rigid, mechanically strong, outer layer of the Earth; divided into twelve major plates.

litigate /ˈlɪtɪɡeɪt/ v
procederen voor de rechter dagen
(intransitive, construed with on) To go to law; to carry on a lawsuit.

litigation /ˌlɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən/ litigations n
geding proces procesvoering rechtszaak
(legal) The conduct of a lawsuit.

litmus paper litmus papers n
lakmoespapier lakmoespapiertje

litmus test litmus tests n
lakmoesproef
(chemistry) A simple test for the acidity or alkalinity of a substance, using litmus paper.
lakmoesproef lakmoestest
(figuratively, by extension) Any test which produces a decisive result (for example, determining whether to appoint someone to a job) by measuring a single indicator.

litotes /laɪˈtəʊ.tiːz/ litotes n
litotes
(rhetoric) A figure of speech whereby something is stated by denying its opposite, particularly the negation of a negative quality to say something positive.

litre /ˈli.tɚ/ /ˈliː.tə/ [ˈli.ɾɚ] litres n
liter
The metric unit of fluid measure, equal to one cubic decimetre. Symbols: l, L, ℓ

litter /ˈlɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɪtɚ/ [ˈlɪɾɚ] litters n
draagbaar draagbed draagstoel
(countable) A platform mounted on two shafts, or a more elaborate construction, designed to be carried by two (or more) people to transport one (in luxury models sometimes more) third person(s) or (occasionally in the elaborate version) a cargo, such as a religious idol.
worp
(collective, countable) The offspring of a mammal born in one birth.
strooisel
(uncountable) Material used as bedding for animals.
vuilnis afval vuil zwerfafval zwerfvuil
(uncountable) Collectively, items discarded on the ground.

litter /ˈlɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɪtɚ/ [ˈlɪɾɚ] v
sluikstorten
(intransitive) To drop or throw trash without properly disposing of it (as discarding in public areas rather than trash receptacles).
werpen
(transitive) To give birth to, in the manner of animals.

little /ˈlɘtl̩/ /ˈlɪt(ə)l/ /ˈlɪtl̩/ [ˈlɪtʰɫ̩] [ˈlɪɾɫ̩] [ˈɫɪɾɫ̩] least less lesser littler littlest adj
klein
Small in size.
Very young.
klein jongere
(of a sibling) Younger.

little /ˈlɘtl̩/ /ˈlɪt(ə)l/ /ˈlɪtl̩/ [ˈlɪtʰɫ̩] [ˈlɪɾɫ̩] [ˈɫɪɾɫ̩] least less lesser adv
weinig
Not much.

little /ˈlɘtl̩/ /ˈlɪt(ə)l/ /ˈlɪtl̩/ [ˈlɪtʰɫ̩] [ˈlɪɾɫ̩] [ˈɫɪɾɫ̩] least less determiner
weinig een beetje
Not much, only a little: only a small amount (of).

little auk little auks n
kleine alk
A dovekie, a bird of the species Alle alle.

little bittern little bitterns n
woudaap
A bittern of the species Ixobrychus minutus.

little bunting little buntings n
dwerggors
Emberiza pusilla, a passerine bird in the bunting family Emberizidae.

little bustard little bustards n
kleine trap
Tetrax tetrax, a migratory bird of the family Otididae (bustards) found in parts of Europe and Central Asia

little corella little corellas n
naaktoogkaketoe
A white cockatoo, Cacatua sanguinea, native to Australia and southern New Guinea.

little egret little egrets n
kleine zilverreiger
A species of egret, Egretta garzetta, family Ardeidae, widely distributed throughout the Old World, the Caribbean, and Eastern North America.

little finger little fingers n
pink
The outermost and smallest finger of the hand, next to the ring finger, farthest from the thumb.

little girl little girls n
meisje
A female child, especially one younger than ten years of age.

little grebe little grebes n
dodaars
A small freshwater bird of Europe (Tachybaptus ruficollis).

little gull little gulls n
dwergmeeuw
A small migratory gull, Larus minutus, from Northern Europe and Asia.

little owl /ˈlɪtəl ˌaʊl/ little owls n
steenuil
A species of small European owl, Athene noctua.

little penguin little penguins n
dwergpinguïn
The smallest species of penguin, Eudyptula minor, found in New Zealand, southern Australia, and the Chatham Islands.

little ringed plover little ringed plovers n
kleine plevier
A small plover, Charadrius dubius

little stint little stints n
kleine strandloper
A type of sandpiper, (Calidris minuta)

little tern little terns n
dwergstern
The seabird Sternula albifrons.

littoral /ˈlɪtəɹəl/ adj
kust-
Of or relating to the shore, especially the seashore.

littoral /ˈlɪtəɹəl/ littorals n
kust kustgebied kuststreek
A shore.

liturgical /lɪˈtɝd͡ʒɪkəl/ adj
liturgisch
Pertaining to liturgy.

liturgy /ˈlɪtəd͡ʒi/ /ˈlɪtɚd͡ʒi/ liturgies n
liturgie
A predetermined or prescribed set of rituals that are performed, usually by a religion.

livable more livable most livable adj
leefbaar
Endurable, survivable, suitable for living in, inhabitable.

live /laɪv/ more live most live adj
levend
(only used attributively) Having life; that is alive.
(engineering) Imparting power; having motion.
scherp
(programming) Of an object or value: that may potentially be used in the future execution of a program.
Of an environment where sound is recorded: having noticeable reverberation.
(linguistics) Of a syllable in languages such as Thai and Burmese: resonating, not ending abruptly.
live rechtstreeks
(broadcasting) Being broadcast ("on the air"), as it happens.

live /laɪv/ more live most live adv
rechtstreeks
Of an event, as it happens; in real time; direct.

live /lɪv/ v
leven
(intransitive) To be alive; to have life.
(transitive) To spend, as one's life; to pass; to maintain; to continue in, constantly or habitually.
wonen leven
(intransitive) To have permanent residence somewhere, to inhabit, to reside.
overleven verderleven voortbestaan
(intransitive) To survive; to persevere; to continue.

live and let live v
leef en laat leven
(idiomatic) To be tolerant; to enjoy the pleasures and opportunities which life offers and to allow others to do the same.

live beyond one's means v
boven zijn stand leven

live by the sword, die by the sword proverb
wie leeft bij het zwaard, zal sterven bij het zwaard
One who uses violence can expect a violent response; it is better to try to use peaceful means wherever possible.

live up v
waarmaken
(intransitive, followed by to) To fulfil the expectations placed upon one.

lived experience lived experiences n
levenservaring
(phenomenology) The experiences and choices of a given person, and the knowledge that they gain as a result.

livelihood /ˈlaɪvlihʊd/ /ˈlaɪvlɪhʊd/ livelihoods n
levensonderhoud
A means of providing the necessities of life for oneself (for example, a job or income). [from 14th c.]

liveliness /ˈlaɪvlinəs/ livelinesses n
levendigheid
The quality of being lively; animation; energy.

livelong livelongs n
hemelsleutel
Orpine (Sedum telephium)

lively /ˈlaɪv.li/ livelier liveliest adj
levendig
Full of life; energetic.

liver /ˈlɪvə/ /ˈlɪvɚ/ livers n
lever
(anatomy) A large organ in the body that stores and metabolizes nutrients, destroys toxins and produces bile. It is responsible for thousands of biochemical reactions.
lever levertjes
(countable, uncountable) This organ, as taken from animals used as food.

liver cancer liver cancers n
leverkanker
(diseases) A malignant neoplasm of the liver.

liver sausage liver sausages n
leverworst
Spreadable sausage made with liver.

liverish more liverish most liverish adj
misselijk onpasselijk
Not feeling well due to an upset digestive system; queasy.

livermorium /ˌlɪvəɹˈmɔːɹiəm/ n
livermorium
The chemical element with atomic number 116 (symbol Lv).

liverwort /ˈlɪv.ə.wɜːt/ /ˈlɪv.ɚ.wɔːɹt/ /ˈlɪv.ɚ.wɝːt/ liverworts n
levermos
A type of bryophyte with a leafy stem or leafless thallus characterized by a dominant gametophyte stage and a lack of stomata on the sporophyte stage of the life cycle.

liverwurst /ˈlɪvəwɜːst/ /ˈlɪvɚwɝst/ liverwursts n
leverworst
Spreadable sausage made with liver.

livery /ˈlɪ.və.ɹi/ /ˈlɪv.ɹi/ liveries n
livrei
Any distinctive identifying uniform worn by a group, such as the uniform worn by chauffeurs and male servants.
kleurstelling livrei
The paint scheme of a vehicle or fleet of vehicles.

livestock /ˈlaɪvstɑk/ /ˈlaɪvstɒk/ livestocks n
vee veestapel
Farm animals; animals domesticated for cultivation.

livestream v
livestreamen
(transitive) To broadcast as a live stream.

livid /ˈlɪvɪd/ livider lividest more livid most livid adj
livide
Having a dark, bluish appearance.
razend
(informal) So angry that one turns pale; very angry; furious.

living conditions n
levensomstandigheden
The conditions in which someone lives, seen in terms of their sanitary value, social, status etc.

living dead n
levende dode ondode zombie
(fiction, usually with the) The undead; zombies, vampires, etc.

living fossil /ˈlɪvɪŋ ˈfɑsl̩/ /ˈlɪvɪŋ ˈfɒsl̩/ living fossils n
levend fossiel
(evolutionary theory) Any species discovered first as a fossil and believed extinct, but which is later found living; an organism that has remained unchanged over geological periods. [from 1859]
(evolutionary theory) Any living species which very closely resembles fossil relatives in most anatomical details.

living hell living hells n
door de hel gaan
A continuing state of extreme pain, punishment, suffering, or torment with no seeming chance of reprieve.

living room /ˈlɪvɪŋ ɹuːm/ living rooms n
woonkamer huiskamer living zitkamer kamer voorzaal
(countable) A room in a private house used for general social and leisure activities.

living thing living things n
levend wezen
An entity such as an animal, a plant, a fungus or a microorganism; something that lives, as opposed to being non-living or dead.

living will living wills n
levenstestament
(legal) A document, made by a person when still legally fit to do so, which provides clear instructions or principles to be employed by a surrogate decision-maker, such as expressing a desire to be allowed to die instead of being kept alive by artificial means, in the event of being severely disabled or suffering from a terminal illness.

lizard /ˈlɪz.əd/ /ˈlɪz.ɚd/ lizards n
hagedis
(chiefly, in attributive use) Lizard skin, the skin of these reptiles.

lizardfish lizardfish lizardfishes n
hagedisvissen
Any member of the family Synodontidae of aulopiform fish.

llama /ˈjɑmə/ /ˈlɑmə/ /ˈlɑː.mə/ llamas n
lama
A South American mammal of the camel family, Lama glama, used as a domestic beast of burden and a source of wool and meat.

lo /loʊ/ /ləʊ/ interjection
aanschouw
(archaic) look, see, behold (in an imperative sense).

lo and behold interjection
kijk eens! neen maar!
Used to express surprise.

load /loʊd/ /ləʊd/ loads n
last gewicht
A burden; a weight to be carried.
lading
A certain number of articles or quantity of material that can be transported or processed at one time.
heel wat hoop
(often, in the plural, colloquial) A large number or amount.
belasting
The volume of work required to be performed.
vermogen
(electrical engineering) The electrical current or power delivered by a device.

load /loʊd/ /ləʊd/ v
inladen
(transitive) To put a load on or in (a means of conveyance or a place of storage).
laden
(transitive) To fill (a firearm or artillery) with munition.
laden inlezen
(transitive, computing) To read (data or a program) from a storage medium into computer memory.
(intransitive, computing) To transfer from a storage medium into computer memory.

load of bull loads of bull n
schijtzooi shitzooi
(slang) Any worthless structure or device.

load of crap loads of crap n
schijtzooi shitzooi
(vulgar, slang) Any worthless structure or device.

load of shit loads of shit n
schijtzooi shitzooi
(vulgar, slang, idiom) Any worthless structure or device.

loaded /ˈloʊdɪd/ /ˈləʊdɪd/ more loaded most loaded adj
beladen
Burdened by some heavy load; packed.
geladen schatrijk
(of a projectile weapon) Having a live round of ammunition in the chamber.
schatrijk
(colloquial) Possessing great wealth.
schatrijk zat
(slang) Drunk.
geladen
(of a word or phrase) Having strong connotations that colour the literal meaning and are likely to provoke an emotional response. Sometimes used loosely to describe a word that simply has many different meanings.

loader /ˈloʊdɚ/ loaders n
shovel wiellader
A tractor with a scoop, for example: front-end loader, front loader, endloader, payloader, bucket loader, wheel loader, etc.

loaf /loʊf/ /ləʊf/ loaves n
brood
(also loaf of bread) A block of bread after baking.

loaf /loʊf/ /ləʊf/ v
niksen rondlummelen
(intransitive) To do nothing, to be idle.

loafer /ˈloʊfɚ/ /ˈləʊfə/ loafers n
leegloper luilak nietsnut
An idle person.

loam /loʊm/ /lum/ /ləʊm/ /lʊm/ loams n
leem
(geology) A type of soil; an earthy mixture of sand, silt and clay, with organic matter to which its fertility is chiefly due.

loam /loʊm/ /lum/ /ləʊm/ /lʊm/ v
belemen
To cover, smear, or fill with loam.

loan /loʊn/ /ləʊn/ loans n
lening
(law, banking, finance) A sum of money or other property that a natural or legal person borrows from another with the condition that it be returned or repaid over time or at a later date (sometimes with interest).

loan /loʊn/ /ləʊn/ v
lenen uitlenen
(usually, _, ditransitive, US, dated, _, and) To lend (something) to (someone).

loan meaning loan meanings n
leenbetekenis

loan shark loan sharks n
woekeraar
Someone who lends money at exorbitant rates of interest.

loanword /ˈloʊnˌwɝd/ /ˈləʊnˌwɜː(ɹ)d/ loanwords n
leenwoord
A word directly taken into one language from another one with little or no adaptation.

loath /loʊθ/ /ləʊθ/ loather loathest adj
aarzelen afkerig weifelend weigerachtig
Averse, disinclined; reluctant, unwilling.

loathe /ˈloʊð/ /ˈləʊð/ v
verafschuwen
(transitive) To detest, hate, or revile (someone or something).

loathing /ˈloʊðɪŋ/ /ˈləʊðɪŋ/ loathings n
afkeer
Sense of revulsion, distaste, detestation, extreme hatred or dislike.

lob /lɒb/ v
lobben
(transitive) To throw or hit a ball into the air in a high arch.

lobbyist /ˈlɑ.bi.ɪst/ /ˈlɒ.bi.ɪst/ lobbyists n
lobbyist
A person who is paid to lobby politicians and encourage them to vote a certain way or otherwise use their office to effect a desired result.

lobe /ləʊb/ lobes n
lel lob
Any projection or division, especially one of a somewhat rounded form. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]
kwab
(anatomy) A clear division of an organ that can be determined at the gross anatomy level, especially one of the parts of the brain, liver or lung. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

lobotomize v
lobotomeren lobotomiseren
(transitive) To perform a lobotomy upon.

lobotomy /ləˈbɑː.ɾə.mi/ /ləˈbɒt.ə.mi/ lobotomies n
lobotomie
A surgical operation on the frontal lobe of the brain intent on treating certain mental illnesses.

lobster /ˈlɑb.stɚ/ /ˈlɒb.stə/ lobsters n
kreeft zeekreeft hommer
A crustacean of the Nephropidae family, dark green or blue-black in colour turning bright red when cooked, with a hard shell and claws, which is used as a seafood.
A crustacean of the Palinuridae family, pinkish red in colour, with a hard, spiny shell but no claws, which is used as a seafood.

local /ˈloʊkl̩/ /ˈləʊkl̩/ more local most local adj
lokaal plaatselijk
(group theory, of a property of a finite group) Detectable from the behavior of the normalizers of the nontrivial p-subgroups.

local /ˈloʊkl̩/ /ˈləʊkl̩/ locals n
plaatselijke bewoner
A person who lives near a given place.
stamcafé stamkroeg
(British) One's nearest or regularly frequented public house or bar.

local area network /ˈləʊklˌɛːɹɪəˌnɛtwəːk/ local area networks n
local area network lokaal netwerk
(computing) A network on which all devices communicate using OSI model device layer addressing.

local derby local derbies n
derby
A sports match between local rival teams.

local train local trains n
boemel boemeltrein forensentrein lokaaltrein sprinter stoptrein
(rail) A train (either the service or the train itself) making stops at all stations along its route.

locale /loʊˈkæl/ /ləʊˈkɑːl/ locales n
oord plaats van gebeuren
The place where something happens.
locale taalregio
(computing) The set of settings related to the language and region in which a computer program executes. Examples are language, currency and time formats, character encoding etc.

localization /ˌləʊkəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ localizations n
landelijke aanpassing
(software engineering) The act, process, or result of making a product suitable for use in a particular country or region.
lokalisatie
The state of being localized.
(algebra) A ring of fractions of a given ring, such that the complement of the set of allowed denominators is an ideal.

location /loʊˈkeɪʃən/ /ləʊˈkeɪʃən/ locations n
plaats locatie
A particular point or place in physical space.

locative case locative cases n
locatief locativus
(linguistics, grammar) A case used to indicate place, or the place where, or wherein; corresponding roughly to the English prepositions "in", "on", "at", and "by".

lochia /ˈloʊ.ki.ə/ /ˈlɒ.kɪ.ə/ n
kraamvloed lochia
Normal post-partum vaginal discharge; blood, mucus, and placental tissue that are discharged from a female's vagina (similar to menstruation) for several weeks after she has given birth.

lock /lɑk/ /lɒk/ locks n
slot
Something used for fastening, which can only be opened with a key or combination.
(computing, by extension) A mutex or other token restricting access to a resource.
lok
A tuft or length of hair, wool, etc.
sluis
A segment of a canal or other waterway enclosed by gates, used for raising and lowering boats between levels.
slot sluis haan
A fastening together or interlacing; a closing of one thing upon another; a state of being fixed or immovable.

lock /lɑk/ /lɒk/ v
blokkeren vastlopen
(intransitive) To become fastened in place.
op slot doen afsluiten
(transitive) To fasten with a lock.

lockdown /ˈlɑkˌdaʊn/ /ˈlɒkˌdaʊn/ lockdowns n
lockdown
The confinement of people in their own rooms (e.g., in a school) or cells (in a prison), or to their own homes or areas (e.g., in the case of a city- or nation-wide issue) as a security measure after or amid a disturbance or as a non-pharmaceutical intervention in a pandemic.

locket /ˈlɑkɪt/ /ˈlɒkɪt/ lockets n
medaillon
A pendant that opens to reveal a space used for storing a photograph or other small item.
(archaic) The upper metallic cap of a sword’s scabbard.

locking differential locking differentials n
sperdifferentieel
(automotive) A kind of automotive differential that provides increased traction by restricting each of the two wheels on an axle to the same rotational speed without regard to available traction or differences in resistance seen at each wheel.

lockkeeper lockkeepers n
sluiswachter sluismeester sluismeesteres sluiswachteres sluiswachtster
The person assigned to look after a canal or river lock, operating it and organizing its maintenance.

locknut locknuts n
borgmoer
A nut with an inner ring made of a material with elastic properties to prevent it from slipping.

locksmith /ˈlɑksmɪθ/ /ˈlɒksmɪθ/ locksmiths n
slotenmaker
one who practices locksmithing

locksmithing /ˈlɒkˌsmɪθɪŋ/ n
slotenmakerij
The science and art of making and defeating locks.

locomotion /ləʊ.kəˈməʊ.ʃən/ locomotions n
voortbeweging
(uncountable) The ability to move from place to place, or the act of doing so.

locomotive /ˌloʊkəˈmoʊtiv/ /ˌləʊkəʊˈməʊtiv/ locomotives n
locomotief lokomotief
(rail transport) The power unit of a train that pulls the coaches or wagons.

locus /ˈloʊkəs/ /ˈləʊkəs/ loci locuses n
plaats localiteit
A place or locality, especially a centre of activity or the scene of a crime.
meetkundige plaats
(mathematics) The set of all points whose coordinates satisfy a given equation or condition.
plaats van een gen in een chromosoom
(genetics) A fixed position on a chromosome that may be occupied by one or more genes.

locust /ˈloʊ.kəst/ /ˈləʊ.kəst/ locusts n
sprinkhaan treksprinkhaan
Any of various often leguminous trees and shrubs, especially of the genera Robinia and Gleditsia; the locust tree. [from 17th c.]

lodestar /ˈloʊd.stɑɹ/ /ˈləʉd.staː(ɹ)/ /ˈləʊd.stɑː(ɹ)/ lodestars n
leidster poolster
A star used as a navigation reference, particularly a pole star such as Polaris.
leidster
(figurative) A guiding tenet or principle.

lodestone /ˈloʊdˌstoʊn/ lodestones n
zeilsteen
A naturally occurring magnet.
(obsolete) The mineral magnetite.

lodge /lɑd͡ʒ/ /lɒd͡ʒ/ lodges n
hut
A building for recreational use such as a hunting lodge or a summer cabin.
portierswoning
Short for porter's lodge: a building or room near the entrance of an estate or building, especially (UK, Canada) as a college mailroom.
loge
A local chapter of some fraternities, such as freemasons.

lodge /lɑd͡ʒ/ /lɒd͡ʒ/ v
herbergen
(transitive) To supply with a room or place to sleep in for a time.

lodger /ˈlɑd͡ʒɚ/ /ˈlɒd͡ʒə/ lodgers n
kostganger
A person who lodges in another's house (compare tenant).

lodging /ˈlɑd͡ʒɪŋ/ /ˈlɒd͡ʒɪŋ/ lodgings n
logies onderdak
A place to live or lodge.
kost
(in the plural) Furnished rooms in a house rented as accommodation.

loess /lɛs/ /lɜːs/ /lʌs/ /ˈloʊ.əs/ /ˈləʊɪs/ loesses n
löss Limburgse klei
(geology) Any sediment, dominated by silt, of eolian (wind-blown) origin

loft /lɑft/ /lɒft/ /lɔft/ lofts n
zolder
An attic or similar space (often used for storage) in the roof of a house or other building.

lofty /ˈlɑfti/ /ˈlɒfti/ /ˈlɔːfti/ loftier loftiest adj
hoogstaand
high, tall, having great height or stature
ambitieus
idealistic, implying over-optimism

log /lɑɡ/ /lɒɡ/ /lɔɡ/ logs n
boomstam boomstronk
The trunk of a dead tree, cleared of branches.
houtblok
Any bulky piece as cut from the above, used as timber, fuel etc.
(vulgar) A piece of feces.

log /lɑɡ/ /lɒɡ/ /lɔɡ/ v
houthakken
(transitive) To cut down (trees).

log cabin log cabins n
blokhut
A dwelling made from logs; especially, a small and simple one.

log in v
inloggen aanmelden
(computing, transitive, intransitive) To gain access to a computer system, usually by providing a previously registered username and password.

log out v
afmelden
(computing) To exit a user account in a computer system, so that one is not recognized until signing in again.

loganberry loganberries n
loganbes
A hybrid berry, produced by crossing a raspberry with a blackberry, considered a species Rubus loganobaccus, a variety Rubus ursinus var. loganobaccus, or a nothospecies Rubus × loganobaccus.

logarithm /ˈlɑ.ɡə.ɹɪ.ð(ə)m/ /ˈlɑɡ.ə.ɹɪðm/ /ˈlɑɡ.əɹ.ɹɪðm/ /ˈlɑɡəɹ.ɹɪ.ðəm/ logarithms n
logaritme
(mathematics) For a number x, the power to which a given base number must be raised in order to obtain x. Written \log_b x. For example, \log_{10} 1000 = 3 because 10^3 = 1000 and \log_2 16 = 4 because 2^4 = 16.

logbook /ˈlɑɡ.bʊk/ /ˈlɔɡ.bʊk/ logbooks n
logboek
(nautical) A book in which measurements from the ship's log are recorded, along with other salient details of the voyage.

loggerhead /ˈlɑ-/ /ˈlɒɡəhɛd/ /ˈlɔɡɚˌhɛd/ loggerheads n
oranjestaarttiran
The rufous-tailed flycatcher (Myiarchus validus), a bird endemic to Jamaica.

loggerhead duck loggerhead ducks n
Falklandbooteend
Tachyeres brachypterus, a shellfish-eating duck of the Falkland Islands; a poor diver, incapable of true flight.

loggerhead kingbird loggerhead kingbirds n
bahamakoningstiran
Tyrannus caudifasciatus

loggerhead shrike loggerhead shrikes n
Amerikaanse klapekster
A species of shrike native to North America, Lanius ludovicianus.

logic /ˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪk/ /ˈlɒd͡ʒ.ɪk/ /ˈlɔd͡ʒ.ɪk/ logics n
logica
(uncountable) A method of human thought that involves thinking in a linear, step-by-step manner about how a problem can be solved. Logic is the basis of many principles including the scientific method.
(uncountable, mathematics) The mathematical study of relationships between rigorously defined concepts and of mathematical proof of statements.
(countable, mathematics) A formal or informal language together with a deductive system or a model-theoretic semantics.
(uncountable) Any system of thought, whether rigorous and productive or not, especially one associated with a particular person.
(countable, sociology) A system of thought or collection of rhetoric, especially one associated with a social practice.

logical /ˈlɑd͡ʒɪkəl/ /ˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ more logical most logical adj
logisch
(not comparable) In agreement with the principles of logic.
Reasonable.

logician /ləˈd͡ʒɪʃən/ logicians n
logicus
A person who studies or teaches logic.

login /ˈlɒɡ.ɪn/ logins n
aanmelden aanmeldgegevens inloggegevens inloggen
(computing) Credentials: the combination of a user's identification and password used to enter a computer, program, network, etc.

logistic /loʊˈd͡ʒɪs.tɪk/ /lɒd͡ʒˈɪs.tɪk/ /ləˈd͡ʒɪs.tɪk/ adj
logistisch
(mathematics) Relating to symbolic logic.
(statistics) Relating to the logistic function.
logistiek
(operations) Relating to logistics.

logistic function logistic functions n
logistische functie
(mathematics) A function, the result of the division of two exponential functions, that gives rise to the logistic curve.

logistical adj
logistiek
Relating to logistics.

logistically adv
logistiek
Regarding or using logistics.

logistics /ləˈd͡ʒɪstɪks/ n
logistiek
(operations) The process of planning, implementing, and controlling the efficient, effective flow and storage of goods, services and related information from their point of origin to point of consumption for the purpose of satisfying customer requirements.
(military) The procurement, supply, maintenance, and transportation of equipment, facilities, and personnel.

logjam logjams n
stremming
An excess of logs being conveyed on a river, so that their motion halts.
impasse opstopping
(figuratively) A clog or such jam or mess that halts or greatly delays progress.

logo /ˈloʊ.ɡoʊ/ /ˈləʊ.ɡəʊ/ logos n
logo
A visual symbol or emblem that acts as a trademark or a means of identification of a company or organization.

logopedics n
logopedie
The study, and correction, of speech and language defects, disorders in communication and swallowing disorders.

logopedist logopedists n
logopedist logopediste
A specialist who deals with the correction of the speech sounds, the disorders in writing, reading, the ability to create any forms of mathematical operations, disorders in use of language and swallowing disorders.

logophor /ˈlɑ.ɡə.fɔɹ/ /ˈlɒ.ɡə.fɔː/ /ˈlɒ.ɡə.fə/ logophors n
logofoor logofora
(linguistics) A reflexive pronoun with discourse antecedents; i.e. a reflexive pronoun whose antecedent does not occur in the sentence itself.

logophoric /ˌlɑɡəˈfɔɹɪk/ /ˌlɒɡəˈfɒɹɪk/ adj
logoforisch
(linguistics, of a pronoun) Exhibiting the property of a logophor.

logorrhea /ˌlɒ.ɡəˈɹɪ.ə/ /ˌlɔ.ɡəˈɹi.ə/ [-ɹiː-] [-ˈɹiː-] [ˌlɒ-] logorrheas n
logorrhea logorrhoea logorroe
(psychology) Excessive and often uncontrollable speaking due to a mental disorder.

logorrheic more logorrheic most logorrheic adj
praatzuchtig
Of, pertaining to, or exhibiting logorrhea, the excessive flow of words

logos /ˈloʊɡoʊs/ /ˈloʊɡɑs/ /ˈlɑɡɑs/ /ˈlɒɡɒs/ logoi n
logos
(rhetoric) A form of rhetoric in which the writer or speaker uses logic as the main argument.

logotype logotypes n
logo
A symbol or emblem that acts as a trademark or a means of identification of an institution or other entity, usually referred to as a logo.
ligatuur
(typography) A single type combining two or more letters (as a ligature or otherwise).

loin /lɔɪn/ loins n
lende
The part of the body (of humans and quadrupeds) at each side of the backbone, between the ribs and hips
carré lendenstuk
Any of several cuts of meat taken from this part of an animal

loincloth loincloths n
lendendoek
A garment worn about the loins and covering the crotch.

loins /lɔɪnz/ n
lende schaamstreek
(Bible, euphemism) The pubic region.
The reproductive organs.

loiter /ˈlɔɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɔɪtɚ/ [ˈlɔɪɾɚ] v
rondhangen
To stand about without any aim or purpose; to stand about idly.

loitering loiterings n
rondhangen
The action of the verb loiter.

lollipop /ˈlɑ.li.pɑp/ /ˈlɒl.i.pɒp/ lollipops n
lolly lekstok
An item of confectionery consisting of a piece of candy/sweet attached to a stick.

lollipop man lollipop men n
klaarover
(British, Australia) A male school crossing attendant.

lollygag /ˈlɒlɪɡæɡ/ v
lanterfanten treuzelen
(US) To dawdle; to be lazy or idle; to avoid necessary work or effort.

lone /loʊn/ /ləʊn/ adj
alleen
Solitary; having no companion.

loneliness /ˈloʊnlinəs/ lonelinesses n
eenzaamheid
A feeling of depression resulting from being alone or from having no companions.
The condition or state of being alone or having no companions.

lonely /ˈloʊn.li/ /ˈləʊn.li/ lonelier loneliest adj
eenzaam alleen alleenig allenig
Unhappy because of feeling isolated from contact with other people.

loner /ˈloʊnɚ/ loners n
eenling eenzaat
One who is alone, lacking or avoiding the company of others.

long /lɑŋ/ /lɒŋ/ /lɔŋ/ /lɔːŋ/ /lʊŋɡ/ longer longest adj
lang
Having much distance from one terminating point on an object or an area to another terminating point (usually applies to horizontal dimensions; see Usage Notes below).
Having great duration.

long /lɑŋ/ /lɒŋ/ /lɔŋ/ /lɔːŋ/ /lʊŋɡ/ v
verlangen
(intransitive) To await, aspire, desire greatly (something to occur or to be true).

long COVID /ˌlɒŋ ˈkəʊvɪd/ /ˌlɔŋ ˈkoʊvɪd/ n
long covid
(diseases) Long-term sequelae or symptoms (such as brain fog, extreme fatigue, or shortness of breath) following a COVID-19 infection, which persist after the SARS-CoV-2 virus is no longer active. [from 2020]

long ago adv
lang geleden
At a time in the past, especially the distant past.

long arm of the law n
lange arm der wet
(idiomatic, almost always preceded by the) The influence or effectiveness of law enforcement institutions; law enforcement officers collectively.

long division long divisions n
staartdeling
(mathematics) A procedure for dividing multidigit numbers, breaking down the division into a series of easier steps.

long for v
begeren
(transitive) To have a desire for (a thing or an event).
verlangen
(transitive) To miss (someone).

long johns n
lange onderbroek
(US) A full-length undergarment, worn on the bottom half of the body, or two-piece, to keep the wearer warm in cold weather.

long jump v
verspringen
To perform a long jump; to compete in the long jump event.

long jumper long jumpers n
verspringer verspringster
An athlete who competes in the long jump

long live v
lang leve leve
May he, she, they, or it live for a long time; may it prosper.

long story short adv
lang verhaal kort
(idiomatic) Introducing a short version of, or simply the conclusion of, a relevant story.

long time no see interjection
lang niet gezien
(idiomatic) I (or we) have not seen you for a long time.

long ways, long lies /ˈlɒŋ ˌweɪz ˈlɒŋ ˌlaɪz/ proverb
wie verre reizen doet, kan veel verhalen
Someone who returns from a far-off region can tell lies without fear of being contradicted.

long-awaited more long-awaited most long-awaited adj
langverwacht
having been awaited for a long time

long-billed dowitcher long-billed dowitchers n
grote grijze snip
a long-legged and long-billed migratory wading bird, Limnodromus scolopaceus

long-eared owl /ˌlɒŋɪədˈaʊl/ long-eared owls n
ransuil
Asio otus, a species of owl which breeds in Europe, Asia, and North America. Long eared owls are partially migratory, moving south in winter from the northern parts of their range.

long-haired longer-haired longest-haired adj
langharig
Having long, uncut hair on the head.

long-legged more long-legged most long-legged adj
langbenig
Having long legs.

long-legged buzzard long-legged buzzards n
arendbuizerd
Buteo rufinus, a bird of prey in the Buteo genus, resident or breeding from North Africa to central Asia.

long-suffering more long-suffering most long-suffering adj
lankmoedig
Having endured mental or physical discomfort for a protracted period of time patiently or without complaint.

long-tailed blue long-tailed blues n
tijgerblauwtje
A small, blue gossamer-winged with brown border butterfly with cryptic, dull under wing, Lampides boeticus, of the family Lycaenidae.

long-tailed chinchilla long-tailed chinchillas n
chinchilla
Any of the species Chinchilla lanigera, found in South America.

long-tailed duck long-tailed ducks n
ijseend
An Arctic sea bird (Clangula hyemalis).

long-tailed jaeger long-tailed jaegers n
kleinste jager
An Arctic seabird of the skua family, Stercorarius longicaudus.

long-tailed shrike long-tailed shrikes n
langstaartklauwier
Lanius schach, a member of the shrike family (Laniidae), mainly found in Asia.

long-tailed tit long-tailed tits n
staartmees
Any of many subspecies of small passerine birds with long tails, Aegithalos caudatus, found throughout Europe and Asia

long-term longer-term longest-term adj
langdurig langlopend
Extending over a relatively long time period.

long-term memory n
langetermijngeheugen

long-toed stint long-toed stints n
taigastrandloper
A type of sandpiper, (Calidris subminuta)

long-toed water beetle long-toed water beetles n
ruighaarkevers

long-winded /ˈlɔŋˌwɪndəd/ more long-winded most long-winded adj
langdradig
Tediously long in speaking; consuming much time; unnecessarily verbose.

longanimous more longanimous most longanimous adj
lankmoedig
Long-suffering; patient; showing self-control and restraint.

longbow /ˈlɒŋbəʊ/ longbows n
langboog
A large bow that has a strong tension, and is usually more than 3 feet tall. The most famous longbows in history were the English longbows, which were crafted of yew.

longe /lʌnd͡ʒ/ v
longeren
(US, transitive) To work (a horse) in a circle at the end of a long line or rope.

longevity /lɑŋˈd͡ʒɛv.ə.ti/ /lɒnˈd͡ʒɛv.ɪ.ti/ /lɒŋˈd͡ʒɛv.ɪ.ti/ /lɔŋˈd͡ʒev.ə.ti/ [lɑŋˈd͡ʒɛv.ə.ɾi] [lɔŋˈd͡ʒev.ə.ɾi] longevities n
levensduur
The quality of being long-lasting, especially of life.

longing /ˈlɒŋɪŋ/ /ˈlɔːŋɪŋ/ longings n
verlangen
An earnest and deep, not greatly passionate, but rather melancholic desire.

longitude /-tʃuːd/ /ˈlɑnd͡ʒəˌtud/ /ˈlɒnd͡ʒɪtjuːd/ /ˈlɒnɡɪtjuːd/ longitudes n
lengtegraad
(geography) Angular distance measured west or east of the prime meridian.

longitudinal /lɔŋɡəˈt͡ʃʉːdənəl/ /ˌlɑnd͡ʒəˈtuːdənəl/ /ˌlɒŋɡɪˈt͡juːdɪnl̥/ /ˌlɔŋɡɪˈt͡ʃʉwdɪnəl/ adj
overlangs
Running in the direction of the long axis of a body.

longline longlines n
beug
(fishing) gear consisting of a long and thick mainline, with baited hooks attached at intervals by means of branch lines called snoods (or gangions)

longship longships n
langschip snek
A type of naval vessel made by the Vikings.

longsword /ˈlɒŋsɔːd/ /ˈlɔŋsɔɹd/ longswords n
grootzwaard slagzwaard
A European sword with a long, straight double-edged blade, a cruciform hilt, and a grip for two-handed use; prevalent from the 14th to 16th centuries.

longwave adj
langegolf
(of radio waves) Having a wavelength of greater than 1000 meters.

loofah /ˈluːfə/ loofahs n
luffa
Any of several tropical vines of the genus Luffa, having almost cylindrical fruit with a spongy, fibrous interior; the dishcloth gourd.

loogie /ˈluːɡi/ loogies n
fluim
(US, slang) A thick quantity of sputum, usually containing phlegm.
blubber drets slijm
(US, slang) Any thick, disgusting liquid.

look /luːk/ /luːx/ /lʊk/ looks n
blik
The action of looking; an attempt to see.
A facial expression.
uiterlijk uitzicht look stijl
(often plural) Physical appearance, visual impression.

look /luːk/ /luːx/ /lʊk/ v
zoeken
kijken lijken als op over uitzien
To try to see, to pay attention to with one’s eyes.

look after v
verzorgen behartigen naar omkijken
(transitive, obsolete) To expect, look forward to. [14th–18th c.]

look and feel looks and feels n
look-and-feel
(software, of an application, operating system, etc.) The combination of the visual design and behaviour of a user interface.

look back v
achterom kijken
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see look,‎ back.
achterom kijken omzien terugkijken
To think of (past events) in retrospect.

look before one leaps v
bezint eer ge begint bezint eer gij begint
(idiomatic) To think before taking action.

look down on v
neerkijken op
(transitive, idiom) To regard or treat as inferior.

look for v
zoeken
(transitive) To search for; to seek.

look forward to v
verheugen uitkijken
(transitive, idiomatic) To anticipate, expect, or wait for, especially with a feeling of approval or pleasure. To be excited or eager to.

look like v
lijken op
(transitive) To be similar in appearance to; resemble.

look up v
opkijken
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see look,‎ up.
opzoeken
(transitive, idiomatic) To obtain, or seek to obtain, information about something.
To obtain information about something from a reference book.

lookalike /ˈlʊkəlaɪk/ lookalikes n
dubbelganger
Someone who physically resembles (looks like) someone else.
(North America) Something that looks very similar to or the same as the genuine article.

looker /ˈlʊk.ə/ /ˈlʊk.ɚ/ lookers n
schoonheid
(slang) Someone or something who is remarkably good-looking.

loom /lum/ /luːm/ looms n
dreigen opdoemen
A distorted appearance of something as seen indistinctly or from afar.
weefgetouw
A frame or machine of wood or other material, in which a weaver forms cloth out of thread; a machine for interweaving yarn or threads into a fabric, as in knitting or lace making.

loon /ˈluːn/ loons n
gek getikte
(slang) A crazy or deranged person; a lunatic.
duiker zeeduiker
(US, Canada) Any of various birds, of the order Gaviiformes, of North America and Europe that dive for fish and have a short tail, webbed feet and a yodeling cry.

loop /luːp/ loops n
lus
A length of thread, line or rope that is doubled over to make an opening.
lus herhaling repetitie
(programming) A programmed sequence of instructions that is repeated until or while a particular condition is satisfied.

loophole /ˈluphoʊl/ /ˈluːphəʊl/ loopholes n
schietgat
(historical) A slit in a castle wall; today, any similar window for shooting a ranged weapon or letting in light. Also written loop hole.
achterdeur maas
(figurative) A method of escape, especially an ambiguity or exception in a rule or law that can be exploited in order to avoid its effect.

loopy /ˈluː.pi/ loopier loopiest adj
vol bochten
Having loops.
bezopen geschift
(slang) Idiotic; crazy.
(slang) Under the influence of alcohol or a narcotic; drunk.

loose /luːs/ looser loosest adj
los
Not fixed in place tightly or firmly.
Not held or packaged together.
los mul
Not compact.
ontspannen
Relaxed.
los mul ruim
(not comparable, sports) Not being in the possession of any competing team during a game.

loose /luːs/ v
loslaten verlossen
(transitive) To let loose, to free from restraints.
losmaken
(transitive) To unfasten, to loosen.
lossen
(archery) To shoot (an arrow).
loslaten
(obsolete) To solve; to interpret.

loose ablative loose ablatives n
losse ablatief
(grammar) A syntactic construction which uses the past participle, inflected in the ablative case, without an auxiliary verb yet not as an adjective, but silently supposing a verb to depend upon.

loose cannon loose cannons n
ongeleid projectiel
(idiomatic, by extension) An uncontrolled or unpredictable person who causes damage to their own team, faction, political party, etc.

loose change n
kleingeld
Coins of little value kept in one's pocket or bag.

loosely /ˈluːsli/ more loosely most loosely adv
ruim
Not tightly.

loosen /ˈluːsn̩/ v
losmaken
(transitive) To make loose.

loosestrife loosestrifes n
kattenstaart wederik
Any of certain flowering plants of the genera Lythrum and Lysimachia, which are not closely related.

loot /luːt/ /ɫʉːt/ n
poen
(slang) Synonym of money.

loot /luːt/ /ɫʉːt/ v
plunderen
(transitive) Synonym of plunder, to seize by violence particularly during the capture of a city during war or (video games) after successful combat.

loppers n
takkenschaar
(plurale tantum) Pruning shears with long handles, used for lopping

lopsided /ˈlɑp.saɪ.dɪd/ /ˈlɒp.saɪ.dəd/ more lopsided most lopsided adj
scheef onevenwichtig
Not even or balanced; not the same on one side as on the other.

loquacious /loʊˈkweɪʃəs/ /ləʊˈkweɪʃəs/ more loquacious most loquacious adj
praatgraag praatziek
Talkative; chatty.

loquacity loquacities n
spraakzaamheid
Talkativeness; the quality of being loquacious.

lord /lɔɹd/ /lɔːd/ lords n
heer landheer
(obsolete) The master of the servants of a household; (historical) the master of a feudal manor
heer
(obsolete, uncommon) A baron or lesser nobleman, as opposed to greater ones
heer landheer overste
One possessing similar mastery over others; (historical) any feudal superior generally; any nobleman or aristocrat; any chief, prince, or sovereign ruler; in Scotland, a male member of the lowest rank of nobility (the equivalent rank in England is baron)

lord /lɔɹd/ /lɔːd/ v
heerser
(transitive) To invest with the dignity, power, and privileges of a lord; to grant the title of lord.

lordship /ˈlɔɹd.ʃɪp/ /ˈlɔːd.ʃɪp/ lordships n
heerlijkheid
Seigniory; domain; the territory over which a lord holds jurisdiction; a manor.

lore /lo(ː)ɹ/ /loə/ /lɔɹ/ /lɔː/ lores n
overlevering
All the facts and traditions about a particular subject that have been accumulated over time through education or experience.

lorgnette /lɒɹnjɛt/ lorgnettes n
binocle lorgnet toneelkijker
An opera glass with a handle.

lose /luːz/ v
afvallen verliezen
(transitive) To shed (weight).
verliezen
(transitive) To cause (something) to cease to be in one's possession or capability.
(transitive) To experience the death of (someone to whom one has an attachment, such as a relative or friend).
(transitive) To have (an organ) removed from one's body, especially by accident.
To wander from; to miss, so as not to be able to find; to go astray from.
(transitive) To fail to win (a game, competition, trial, etc).
(transitive) To be unable to follow or trace (somebody or something) any longer.
(ditransitive) To cause (someone) the loss of something; to deprive of.

lose face v
het gezicht verliezen
(idiomatic, intransitive) To lose the respect of others; to be humiliated or experience public disgrace.

lose ground v
terrein verliezen

lose one's cool /ˈluːz wʌnz ˈkuːl/ v
buiten zinnen raken
(idiomatic) To become upset or disconcerted; to lose one's temper.

lose one's mind /luːz wʌnz maɪnd/ v
zijn verstand verliezen
(idiomatic) To become crazy, insane, mad.

lose patience v
zijn geduld verliezen
(transitive with with) Become impatient.

lose the thread v
de draad kwijt zijn

loss /lɑs/ /lɒs/ /lɔs/ losses n
verlies
(countable) The result of no longer possessing an object, a function, or a characteristic due to external causes or misplacement.
(countable) The death of a person or animal.
(financial, countable) The sum an entity loses on balance.
verlies nederlaag verliezen
(countable) Defeat; an instance of being defeated.
verlies verslagenheid
(uncountable) The condition of grief caused by losing someone or something, especially someone who has died.
verlies krachtverlies stroomverlies warmteverlies
(engineering) Electricity of kinetic power expended without doing useful work.

loss of face losses of face n
gezichtsverlies
(idiomatic) Loss of the respect of others, humiliation, public disgrace.

loss-making more loss-making most loss-making adj
verlieslatend
Making financial losses.

lost /lɑst/ /lɒst/ /lɔst/ /lɔːst/ loster lostest more lost most lost adj
verdwaald verloren
kwijt
In an unknown location; unable to be found.

lost and found lost and founds n
gevonden voorwerpen
(US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand) A department, service or location where items that are found can be claimed by their owners.

lost cause lost causes n
kansloze zaak verloren zaak
(idiomatic) A person or thing that is hopeless or futile.

lost with all hands adj
met man en muis vergaan
(nautical, of a ship, boat, or other vessel) Destroyed or sunk, with all passengers and crew having died in the process.

lot /lɑt/ /lɒt/ /lɔt/ lots n
lood
(historic) An old unit of weight used in many European countries from the Middle Ages, often defined as 1/30 or 1/32 of a (local) pound.

lotion /ˈloʊʃən/ /ˈləʊʃən/ lotions n
lotion
(archaic) A washing, especially of the skin for the purpose of beautification.

lottery /ˈlɑtɚi/ /ˈlɒtəɹi/ /ˈlɒtɹi/ lotteries n
loterij loting lottrekking
A scheme for the distribution of prizes by lot or chance, especially a gaming scheme in which one or more tickets bearing particular numbers draw prizes, the other tickets are blanks.
loterij
(figuratively) Something decided by chance.

lottery ticket lottery tickets n
lot
A slip of paper drawn in a lottery, possibly redeemable for a prize.

lotus foot lotus feet n
lotusvoet
A foot whose shape has been altered by footbinding.

lotus position lotus positions n
lotushouding
A cross-legged sitting position in which the feet are resting on the thigh of the opposite leg; a meditative position in Hinduism and Buddhism, also used in yoga and sexual intercourse.
kleermakerszit
(colloquial) a cross-legged sitting position in which the feet are resting below the lower leg of the opposite leg

lotus seed lotus seeds n
lotuszaad
Any of the seeds derived from the plants in the genus Nelumbo, particularly the species Nelumbo nucifera, as used in East Asian cuisine, traditional Chinese medicine and Chinese desserts.

lotus-eater lotus-eaters n
lotofagen
(Greek mythology) A member of the legendary people living on an island dominated by the lotus tree, who have forgotten their homes due to the fruits' narcotic and stupefying effect.

loud /laʊd/ louder loudest adj
luid hard harde luide
(of a sound) Of great intensity.
luidruchtig luidruchtige
(of a person, thing, event, etc.) Noisy.
fel schreeuwerig vloekend
(of clothing, decorations, etc.) Having unpleasantly and tastelessly contrasting colours or patterns; gaudy.

loudmouth loudmouths n
druktemaker
(derogatory) One who talks too much or too loudly, especially in a boastful or self-important manner.

loudspeaker /laʊdˈspiːkə/ /ˈlaʊdspiːkɚ/ loudspeakers n
luidspreker
An electromechanical transducer that converts an electrical signal into audible sound.

lounger loungers n
ligstoel
A chair made for lounging.

loupe /luːp/ loupes n
loep
A magnifying glass, usually mounted in an eyepiece, often used by jewellers and watchmakers.

louse /laʊs/ lice louses n
luis luris
A small parasitic wingless insect of the order Psocodea.
(arme) luis
(colloquial, dated, not usually used in plural form) A contemptible person; one who is deceitful or causes harm.

lout /laʊt/ /lʌʊt/ louts n
lummel onbeschofterik ruziestoker schurk
A troublemaker, often violent; a rude violent person; a yob.
malloot
A clownish, awkward fellow; a bumpkin.

louvar louvars n
haanvis
Luvarus imperialis, a large ellipsoidal perciform fish related to the surgeonfish.

louver /ˈluːvə/ /ˈluːvɚ/ louvers n
luifel
A type of turret on the roof of certain medieval buildings designed to allow ventilation or the admission of light. [from 14th c.]
(chiefly, _, in plural) A series of sloping overlapping slats or boards which admit air and light but exclude rain etc. [from 16th c.]
Any of a system of slits, as in the hood of an automobile, for ventilation.

lovable /ˈlʌvəbəl/ more lovable most lovable adj
beminnelijk
Inspiring or deserving love or affection; adorable or cute.

lovableness lovablenesses n
beminnenswaardigheid
The property that makes someone or something lovable.

lovage /ˈlʌvəd͡ʒ/ /ˈlʌvɪd͡ʒ/ lovages n
lavas maggiplant
A perennial Mediterranean herb, Levisticum officinale, with odor and flavor resembling celery.

love /lʊv/ /lʌv/ [lɘv] [lɘʋ] [lʌv] [ɫäv~ɫɐv] [ɫʌv] loves n
minne verliefdheid
nul
(racquet sports, billiards) Zero, no score.
liefde
(uncountable) Strong affection.
liefs schat liefde
(countable) A person who is the object of romantic feelings; a darling, a sweetheart, a beloved.

love /lʊv/ /lʌv/ [lɘv] [lɘʋ] [lʌv] [ɫäv~ɫɐv] [ɫʌv] v
houden van liefhebben beminnen graag zien
(usually, transitive, sometimes, _, intransitive, stative) To have a strong affection for (someone or something).
gedijen
(transitive) To need, thrive on.
houden van gek zijn op
(transitive) To be strongly inclined towards something; an emphatic form of like.
houden van liefhebben gek zijn op smachten naar
(usually, transitive, sometimes, _, intransitive) To seek the good or honor of (someone), care deeply about, to be dedicated to (someone or something).
de liefde bedrijven vrijen
(transitive, euphemistic) To have sex with (perhaps from make love).

love at first sight n
liefde op het eerste gezicht
(idiom) an instantaneous attraction

love bite love bites n
zuigzoen zuigplek zuigvlek
A swelling on the skin caused by someone (or something) sucking the skin.

love child love children n
liefdeskind
(euphemistic) A child born as a result of a romantic liaison between parents not married to one another; an illegitimate child.

love game love games n
lovegame
(tennis) A game in which one of the two players scored no points.

love hotel love hotels n
shortstay
A short-stay hotel found in Japan and elsewhere, operated primarily for the purpose of allowing lovers privacy to have sexual intercourse.

love interest /ˈlʌv ˈɪntəɹəst/ /ˈlʌv ˈɪntəɹɪst/ /ˈlʌv ˈɪntɹəst/ /ˈlʌv ˈɪntɹɪst/ love interests n
vlam
(film, literature) One who is of interest as a (potential) partner in love.

love is blind proverb
liefde is blind
A person who is in love can see no faults or imperfections in the person whom they love.

love letter love letters n
liefdesbrief
A letter written about the author's love for the intended reader.

love story love stories n
liefdesverhaal
A story about love.

love triangle /ˈlʌv ˌtɹaɪ.æŋɡəl/ love triangles n
driehoeksverhouding
A situation in which two suitors vie or compete for the love of the same person.

love-in-a-mist n
juffertje-in-het-groen
Nigella damascena, an annual flowering plant of the genus Nigella, the blooms of which are generally blue in colour, though also found in shades of pink, white or pale purple.

lovebird lovebirds n
dwergpapegaai agapornis
Any small parrot from one of the nine species within the genus Agapornis. Sometimes they are kept as cage birds and are noted for their affection towards each other.

loveless more loveless most loveless adj
liefdeloos
Without love.

lovelorn /lʌvˈlɔɹn/ more lovelorn most lovelorn adj
liefdeloos

lovely /ˈlʌv.li/ lovelier loveliest adj
beminnelijk liefelijk lieflijk
Beautiful; charming; very pleasing in form, looks, tone, or manner.
heerlijk zalig
Very nice, wonderful.
(teer)geliefd lievenswaardig
(obsolete) Inspiring love or friendship; amiable.

lovely /ˈlʌv.li/ lovelies n
liefje lieverd oogappel schat
(informal) An attractive, lovely person, especially a (professional) beauty.
schat
A lovely object.

lover /ˈlʌvə/ /ˈlʌvɚ/ lovers n
minnaar minnares
One who loves and cares for another person in a romantic way; a sweetheart, love, soulmate, boyfriend, girlfriend, or spouse.
A sexual partner, especially one with whom someone is having an affair.

lovesick more lovesick most lovesick adj
vlinders in je buik
Having an aching desire for one's beloved.

lovesickness lovesicknesses n
liefdespijn

lovingkindness /-nəs/ /lʌ.vɪŋˈkʌɪnd.nɪs/ /ˌlə.vɪŋˈkaɪn(d).nɪs/ lovingkindnesses n
goedertierenheid
(archaic, uncountable) Kindness or mercy which is based on, or arises from, love; (countable) an act of such kindness or mercy.

lovingly more lovingly most lovingly adv
liefdevol
In a loving manner, affectionately.

low /ˈloʊ/ /ˈləʊ/ lower lowest adj
laag diep
(baseball, of a ball) Below the batter's knees.
Of less than normal height or upward extent or growth, or of greater than normal depth or recession; below the average or normal level from which elevation is measured.
laag lage
(phonetics) Made with a relatively large opening between the tongue and the palate; made with (part of) the tongue positioned low in the mouth, relative to the palate.

low /ˈloʊ/ /ˈləʊ/ lows n
depressie lagedrukgebied
(meteorology, informal) An area of low pressure; a depression.

low tide low tides n
eb laagtij ebbe ebtij
The tide at its lowest level for a particular tidal cycle at a certain place.
laagtij laagwater
The time of day when the sea has receded to its lowest level.

low-fat lower-fat lowest-fat adj
vetarm mager
Not having a high number of calories from fat or great amount of fats. Especially an alternate variety of food designed to have lower calories, dietetic.

low-hanging fruit low-hanging fruits n
laaghangend fruit

low-income adj
met een laag inkomen

lowboy /ˈləʊbɔɪ/ lowboys n
dieplader
(trucking) A semi-trailer designed for hauling vehicles and other mobile equipment, with two drops in deck height: one right after the gooseneck and one right before the wheels; so named because the trailer's main deck is situated close to the ground for easy loading and unloading of vehicles and equipment.

lower back lower backs n
onderrug
The region of the back above the waist, also known as the lumbar region; the area surrounding the five vertebrae between the rib cage and the pelvis.

lower case /ˈləʊ.ə(ɹ)ˌkeɪs/ n
klein schrift kleine letters kleinschrift
The minuscule or small letters (a, b, c, as opposed to the uppercase or capital letters, A, B, C).

lower deck lower decks n
benedendek onderdek
(nautical) The deck of a ship immediately above the hold.

lower house lower houses n
lagerhuis
(government) The lower legislative house in a bicameral legislature; in many cases, the one that is directly elected and/or has more practical power, such as the power to raise and spend money.

lower lip n
onderlip

lowerable more lowerable most lowerable adj
verlaagbaar
that can be lowered

lowercase /ˈləʊ.ə(ɹ)ˌkeɪs/ adj
in kleine letters kleingeschreven onderkast
in lower case

lowering /ˈloʊ.ɚ.ɪŋ/ /ˈloʊ.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈləʊ.ə.ɹɪŋ/ lowerings n
verlaging
The act of something being lowered.

lowermost adj
onderst
lowest

lowland lowlands n
laagland
An area which is considered particularly low or lower than surrounding areas.

lowlife /ˈloʊlaɪf/ /ˈləʊlaɪf/ lowlifes lowlives n
viezerik
(derogatory) An untrustworthy, despicable, or disreputable person, especially one suspected of being a criminal.

lox /lɑks/ /lɒks/ n
gerookte zalm

loyal /ˈlɔɪəl/ more loyal most loyal adj
loyaal getrouw
Firm in allegiance to a person or institution.

loyalty /ˈlɔɪəlti/ loyalties n
loyaliteit trouw
The state of being loyal; fidelity.

loyalty card loyalty cards n
klantenkaart getrouwheidskaart loyaliteitskaart
A card used in a company's loyalty program, which rewards customers who make regular purchases.

lozenge /ˈlɑ.zɪnd͡ʒ/ /ˈlɒz.ɪnd͡ʒ/ /ˈlɔz.ɪnd͡ʒ/ lozenges n
ruit
(shapes, heraldiccharge) A quadrilateral with sides of equal length (rhombus), having two acute and two obtuse angles.
pastille keelpastille
A small tablet (originally diamond-shaped) or medicated sweet used to ease a sore throat.

lubricant /ˈljuːbɹɪkənt/ /ˈlubɹəkənt/ /ˈluːbɹɪkənt/ lubricants n
glijmiddel gel
A substance used to reduce friction between objects or surfaces.

lubricate v
smeren
To make slippery or smooth (normally to minimize friction) by applying a lubricant.

lucid /ˈl(j)uːsɪd/ lucider lucidest more lucid most lucid adj
duidelijk helder transparant
lucide
Clear; easily understood.

lucid dream lucid dreams n
lucide droom levendige droom
A dream during which one is conscious that one is dreaming, and may be able to manipulate events.

lucidness /ˈluːsɪdnəs/ n
helderheid klaarheid
The property of being lucid; lucidity.

luck /lʊk/ /lʌk/ [lɐk] lucks n
geluk
Something that happens to someone by chance, a chance occurrence, especially a favourable one.

luckily /ˈlʌkəli/ /ˈlʌkɪli/ more luckily most luckily adv
gelukkig
In a lucky manner; by good fortune; fortunately.

lucky /ˈlʌki/ luckier luckiest more lucky most lucky adj
gelukkig boffend succesvol
(of people) Favoured by luck; fortunate; having good success or good fortune.

lucky dog lucky dogs n
boffer bofkont gelukskind geluksvogel gelukzak mazzelaar
(idiomatic) Someone with astounding good luck.

lucrative more lucrative most lucrative adj
lucratief winstgevend
Producing a surplus; profitable.

lucre /ˈl(j)uː.kə/ /ˈluː.kɚ/ n
gewin profijt
Money, riches, or wealth, especially when seen as having a corrupting effect or causing greed, or obtained in an underhanded manner.

luff /lʌf/ luffs n
loef
(nautical) The vertical edge of a sail that is closest to the direction of the wind.

lug nut lug nuts n
wielmoer
A strong nut used to attach a wheel to an axle of a motor car.

luge /luʒ/ /luː(d)ʒ/ luges n
rodelen
(countable) A racing sled for one or two people that is ridden with the rider or riders lying on their back.
(uncountable) The sport of racing on luges.

luggage /ˈlʌɡɪd͡ʒ/ luggages n
bagage
(uncountable) The bags and other containers that hold a traveller's belongings.

lugger luggers n
logger
A small vessel having two or three masts, and a running bowsprit, and carrying lugsails.

lugsail lugsails n
loggerzeil
A quadrilateral sail bent upon a yard that crosses the mast obliquely; a lug.

lugubrious /luːˈɡ(j)uː.bɹi.əs/ /ləˈɡ(j)u.bɹi.əs/ /lʊˈɡ(j)uː.bɹi.əs/ more lugubrious most lugubrious adj
luguber
Gloomy, mournful or dismal, especially to an exaggerated degree.

lukewarm /ˈluk.wɔɹm/ /ˌlukˈwɔɹm/ /ˌluːkˈwɔːm/ lukewarmer lukewarmest more lukewarm most lukewarm adj
lauw
(temperature) Between warm and cool.
lauw flauw
Unenthusiastic (about a proposal or an idea).

lull /lʌl/ lulls n
pauze rust
A period of reduced activity; a respite

lull /lʌl/ v
in slaap wiegen kalmeren
(transitive) To cause to rest by soothing influences; to compose; to calm

lullaby /ˈlʌləbaɪ/ lullabies n
wiegeliedje slaapliedje wiegelied
A cradlesong, a soothing song to calm children or lull them to sleep.

lumbago /lʌmˈbeɪɡəʊ/ /ˌləm-/ /ˌlʌmˈbeɪˌɡoʊ/ lumbagos n
lumbago spit verschot
(uncountable) Backache of the lumbar region or lower back, which can be caused by muscle strain or a slipped disc.

lumbar puncture lumbar punctures n
lumbaalpunctie
(medical) A diagnostic and at times therapeutic procedure performed to collect a sample of cerebrospinal fluid for biochemical, microbiological, and cytological analysis, or rarely to relieve increased intracranial pressure.

lumber /ˈlʌm.bə/ /ˈlʌm.bɚ/ lumbers n
timmerhout
(North America) Wood sawn into planks or otherwise prepared for sale or use, especially as a building material. [from 17th c.]

lumberjack /ˈlʌm.bə.d͡ʒæk/ /ˈlʌm.bɚ.d͡ʒæk/ lumberjacks n
houthakker
A person whose work is to fell trees.

lumberjacket lumberjackets n
houthakkershemd
A lumberjack shirt.

luminary /ˈluməˌnɛɹi/ /ˈluːmɪn(ə)ɹi/ luminaries n
lichtend voorbeeld uitblinker
One who is an inspiration to others; one who has achieved success in one's chosen field; a leading light.
hemellichaam ster
(archaic) A body that gives light; especially, one of the heavenly bodies.
lichtbron
(archaic) An artificial light; an illumination.

lummox /ˈlʌməks/ lummoxes n
lomperd vlegel vlerk
(informal) A clumsy, stupid person; an awkward bungler.

lump /lʌmp/ lumps n
brok klont klonter
Something that protrudes, sticks out, or sticks together; a cluster or blob; a mound or mass of no particular shape.
klontje
A small, shaped mass of sugar, typically about a teaspoonful.

lump /lʌmp/ v
bij elkaar doen klonteren
(transitive) To treat as a single unit; to group together in a casual or chaotic manner (as if forming an ill-defined lump of the items).

lump hammer lump hammers n
moker
A small sledgehammer, intended for single-handed use.

lumpenproletariat /lʊm.pən.pɹəʊ.lə.ˈtɛː.ɹi.ət/ lumpenproletariats n
lompenproletariaat
(Marxism) The lowest stratum of the proletariat, whose mental and physical health, mores and morale have deteriorated, through exploitation by the bourgeoisie, to a degree where they cannot build class consciousness and hence cannot be mobilized for the revolution.

lumpia lumpia lumpias n
loempia
(chiefly, Philippines, &, Indonesia) A kind of spring roll.

lumpsucker lumpsuckers n
snotolf
Any of the scorpaeniform fish in the family Cyclopteridae, with adhesive pelvic discs.

lunacy /ˈljuː.nə.si/ /ˈluː.nə.si/ lunacies n
krankzinnigheid waanzin gekheid
(of a person or group of people) The state of being mad, insanity
maanziekte
a cyclical mental disease, apparently linked to the lunar phases
gekheid waanzin
Something deeply misguided.

lunar /ˈl(j)uːnə/ /ˈlunɚ/ adj
lunair
(astronomy) Of or pertaining to travel through space between the Earth and the Moon, or exploration and scientific investigation of the Moon.

lunar calendar lunar calendars n
maankalender
A calendar that measures the passage of the year according to the phases of the moon, as opposed to the revolution of the earth around the sun; a calendar of the lunar year.

lunar eclipse lunar eclipses n
maansverduistering
(astronomy) A phenomenon occurring when the Earth casts a shadow over the Moon.

lunar phase lunar phases n
schijngestalte van de Maan
(astronomy) Any of the near-monthly cyclically occurring aspects or appearances presented by a moon#Noun as seen from its planet (unless otherwise specified, the Moon as seen from Earth).

lunatic /ˈluːnətɪk/ lunatics n
gek gekkin zot zottin
An insane person.

lunation /luːˈneɪʃən/ lunations n
lunatie synodische maand
A month of an average of approximately 29.53 days, measured from a lunar phase until the return of that same phase.

lunch /lʌnt͡ʃ/ /lʌnʃ/ [lʌ̃nt͡ʃ] lunches n
middageten lunch (licht) middagmaal
A light meal usually eaten around midday, notably when not as main meal of the day.

lunch /lʌnt͡ʃ/ /lʌnʃ/ [lʌ̃nt͡ʃ] v
lunchen dineren middageten
(transitive) To treat to lunch.

lunchbox lunchboxes n
broodtrommel broodtrommeltje
A container for transporting meals, especially lunch.

lung /ˈlʌŋ/ lungs n
long
(anatomy) A biological organ of vertebrates that controls breathing and oxygenates the blood.

lung cancer lung cancers n
longkanker
Cancer of the lung(s).

lungfish lungfish lungfishes n
longvis
air-breathing fish, of the class Dipnoi, that have four limblike appendages instead of fins

lupin /ˈluːpɪn/ lupins n
lupine wolfsboon
Any member of the genus Lupinus in the family Fabaceae.
wolfsboon
A lupin bean, a yellow legume seed of a Lupinus plant (usually Lupinus luteus), used as feed for sheep and cattle and commonly eaten in the Mediterranean area and in Latin America although toxic if prepared improperly.

lurch /lɝt͡ʃ/ lurches n
hobbelen slingeren
A sudden or unsteady movement.

lure /l(j)ʊə/ /lɔɹ/ /lɔː(ɹ)/ /lɜː/ /lɝ/ /lʊəɹ/ lures n
lokkertje lokmiddel
(also, figurative) Something that tempts or attracts, especially one with a promise of reward or pleasure.

lure /l(j)ʊə/ /lɔɹ/ /lɔː(ɹ)/ /lɜː/ /lɝ/ /lʊəɹ/ v
aantrekken lokken
(intransitive) To attract by temptation, appeal, or guile.
(transitive) To attract fish with a lure.
(transitive, falconry) To recall a hawk with a lure.

lurid /ˈl(j)ʊə.ɹɪd/ /ˈlɔɹɪd/ /ˈlʊɹɪd/ more lurid most lurid adj
luguber
Shocking, horrifying, especially when it comes to violence or sex.

lurk /lɜːk/ /lɝk/ v
schuilen
To hang out or wait around a location, preferably without drawing attention to oneself.

luscious /ˈlʌʃəs/ more luscious most luscious adj
delicieus smaakvol zoet
Sweet and pleasant; delicious.
verleidelijk wulps
Sexually appealing; seductive.
obsceen wulps
Obscene.

lush /lʌʃ/ lusher lushest adj
delicieus groen levend luxurieus weelderig
(of vegetation) Dense, teeming with life; luxuriant.
delicieus luxurieus weelderig
(of food) Savoury, delicious.
sexy
(British, slang) Beautiful, sexy.
cool de max tof wijs
(British, Canada, slang) Amazing, cool, fantastic, wicked.

lush /lʌʃ/ lushes n
zatlap
(slang, pejorative) A drunkard, sot, alcoholic.

lust /lʌst/ lusts n
wellust lust
A feeling of strong desire, especially such a feeling driven by sexual arousal.
begeerte lust verlangen
(archaic) A general want or longing, not necessarily sexual.
lust plezier
(archaic) A delightful cause of joy, pleasure.

lust /lʌst/ v
begeren lusten smachten
(intransitive, usually in the phrase "lust after") To look at or watch with a strong desire, especially of a sexual nature.

luster /ˈlʌstɚ/ lusters n
lustrum glans schittering
The ability or condition of shining when light is applied, inclusive of shine, sheen, polish, gloss, sparkle, etc.
glans luister splendeur
(figurative) Shining beauty, splendor, attractiveness or attraction.

luster /ˈlʌstɚ/ v
glanzen glimmen opluisteren stralen
(intransitive, now, _, rare) To have luster, to gleam, to shine.
opluisteren
To coat with a lustrous material or glaze, to impart physical luster to an object.

lustful /ˈlʌst.fəl/ more lustful most lustful adj
lustig geil wellustig
Full of lust; driven by lust.

lustration /lʌsˈtɹeɪʃən/ lustrations n
lustratie lzuiveringsrite
(religion) A rite of purification, especially washing.

lustrous more lustrous most lustrous adj
glanzend
Having a glow or lustre.

lute /l(j)uːt/ /luːt/ /lɪu̯t/ lutes n
luit
A fretted stringed instrument, similar to the guitar, having a bowl-shaped body or soundbox; any of a wide variety of chordophones with a pear-shaped body and a neck whose upper surface is in the same plane as the soundboard, with strings along the neck and parallel to the soundboard.

lutetium /ljuːˈtiːʃiəm/ n
lutetium
A chemical element (symbol Lu) with an atomic number of 71, a silvery-white metal which resists corrosion in dry air.

luxuriant /-ɔːɹi.ənt/ /-ɝi.ənt/ /ləkˈʃʊɹi.ənt/ /ləɡ-/ /ləɡˈʒʊɹi.ənt/ /lʌɡˈzjʊəɹi.ənt/ /lʌɡˈʒʊəɹi.ənt/ more luxuriant most luxuriant adj
luxueus weelderig welig
Abundant in growth or detail.

luxurious /lʌkˈsjʊə.ɹɪəs/ /lʌkˈʃʊɹ.i.əs/ /lʌɡˈzjʊə.ɹɪəs/ /lʌɡˈʒʊə.ɹɪəs/ /lʌɡˈʒʊɹ.i.əs/ more luxurious most luxurious adj
luxueus
Very fine in quality and comfortable.
(dated) Enjoying the pleasures of luxury.

luxury /ˈlʌk.ʃə.ɹi/ /ˈlʌkʃəɹi/ /ˈlʌɡʒəɹi/ luxuries n
luxe
Very wealthy and comfortable surroundings.
Something desirable but expensive.
Something that is pleasant but not necessary in life.

lychee /laɪ̯ˈt͡ʃiː/ /ˈlaɪ̯t͡ʃi/ /ˈlit͡ʃi/ lychees n
lychee litsji litsjiboom lycheeboom
The Chinese tropical fruit tree Litchi chinensis, of the soapberry family.

lye /laɪ/ lyes n
bijtende soda caustic soda caustische soda natriumhydroxide
loog
An alkaline liquid made by leaching ashes (usually wood ashes).
Potassium or sodium hydroxide (caustic soda).

lymph /lɪmf/ lymphs n
lymfe
(physiology) A colourless, watery, coagulable bodily fluid which bathes the tissues and is carried by the lymphatic system into the bloodstream; it resembles blood plasma in containing white blood cells and especially lymphocytes but normally few red blood cells and no platelets.

lymphatic more lymphatic most lymphatic adj
lymfatisch
(anatomy) Pertaining to lymph or the lymphatic system.

lymphocyte lymphocytes n
lymfocyt
(cytology, immunology) Any of several types of white blood cell with a spherical nucleus occurring in the lymphatic system, including B cells, T cells and natural killer cells.

lymphoma /lɪmˈfoʊ.mə/ lymphomas lymphomata n
lymfoom
(oncology, pathology) A malignant tumor that arises in the lymph nodes or in other lymphoid tissue.

lynch /lɪnt͡ʃ/ v
lynchen
To execute (somebody) without a proper legal trial or procedure, especially by hanging and backed by a mob.

lynx /lɪŋks/ lynx lynxes n
lynx los
Any of several medium-sized wild cats, mostly of the genus Lynx.

lynx spider lynx spiders n
lynxspin
Any of the family Oxyopidae of spiders, which hunt their prey rather than spinning webs to ensnare them.

lyre /laɪɹ/ /ˈlaɪ.ə/ /ˈlaɪ.ɚ/ lyres n
lier
An ancient stringed musical instrument (a yoke lute chordophone) of Greek origin, consisting of two arms extending from a body to a crossbar (a yoke), and strings, parallel to the soundboard, connecting the body to the yoke.
A lyre-shaped sheet music holder that attaches to a wind instrument when a music stand is impractical.

lyric poetry n
lyriek
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lyrical /ˈlɪɹɪkəl/ more lyrical most lyrical adj
lyrisch

lyricist /ˈlɪɹ.ɪsɪst/ lyricists n
tekstdichter
A person who writes the lyrics of a song.

lyrics /ˈlɪɹ.ɪks/ n
liedtekst songtekst
The words to a song (or other vocal music).

lysine lysines n
lysine
(amino acid) An essential amino acid, C6H14N2O2.

lysosome /ˈlaɪsəˌsoʊm/ lysosomes n
lysosoom
(cytology) An organelle found in all types of animal cells which contains a large range of digestive enzymes capable of splitting most biological macromolecules.

macabre /məˈkɑb/ /ˌməˈkɑ.bɚ/ /ˌməˈkɑ.bɹə/ /ˌməˈkɑː.bə(ɹ)/ /ˌməˈkɑː.bɹə/ more macabre most macabre adj
macaber
Representing or personifying death.

macadamia /mækəˈdeɪmi.ə/ /mækəˈdeɪmjə/ macadamias n
macadamia
An evergreen tree, of the genus Macadamia, native to Australia and cultivated in Hawaii.

macadamia nut macadamia nuts n
macadamianoot
The hard-shelled edible seed of the macadamia tree.

macaque /məˈkæk/ /məˈkɑk/ /məˈkɑːk/ macaques n
makaak
Any of a group of Old World monkeys of the subfamily Cercopithecinae, especially genus Macaca.

macaron /mækəˈɹɒn/ /mɑkəˈɹoʊn/ macarons n
makaron macaron
Any of various confections made with almond and egg white, traditionally made in France.

macaroni /mɑk.əˈɹəʊ.ni/ /ˌmækəˈɹoʊni/ macaronies macaronis n
macaroni
(uncountable) A type of pasta in the form of short tubes; sometimes loosely, pasta in general. [from 17th c.]

macaroni penguin macaroni penguins n
macaronipinguïn
A species of penguins, Eudyptes chrysolophus, with distinctive yellow and black plumes on the top of their heads.

macaroon /ˌmæk.əɹˈuːn/ /ˌmæk.əˈɹun/ macaroons n
bitterkoekje kokoskoekje makron
A soft biscuit or cookie prepared with almond or coconut dough.

macaw /məˈkɑ/ /məˈkɔ/ /məˈkɔː/ macaws n
ara
Any of various parrots of the genera Ara, Anodorhynchus, Cyanopsitta, Orthopsittaca, Primolius and Diopsittaca of Central and South America, including the largest parrots and characterized by long sabre-shaped tails, curved powerful bills, and usually brilliant plumage.

macchiato /ˌmækiˈɑːtəʊ/ /ˌmɑkiˈɑtoʊ/ macchiatos n
macchiato
Espresso topped with steamed milk.

mace /meɪs/ maces n
foelie
A spice obtained from the outer layer of the kernel of the fruit of the nutmeg.
strijdknots
A ceremonial form of this weapon.

macerate /ˈmæs.ə.ɹeɪt/ /ˈmæs.ə.ɹɪt/ v
weken
To soften (something) or separate it into pieces by soaking it in a heated or unheated liquid.

machete /məˈt͡ʃɛ.ti/ /məˈʃɛ.ti/ machetes n
kapmes
A sword-like tool used for cutting large plants with a chopping motion, or as a weapon. The blade is usually 50 to 65 centimeters long, and up to three millimeters thick.

machicolation /məˌtʃɪkəˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ /məˌt͡ʃɪkəˈleɪʃən/ machicolations n
mezekouw mezenkooi
(architectural element) An opening between corbels that support a projecting parapet, or in the floor of a gallery or the roof of a portal, of a fortified building from which missiles can be shot or heated items dropped upon assailants attacking the base of the walls.

machine /məˈʃin/ /məˈʃiːn/ machines n
machine apparaat
A device that directs and controls energy, often in the form of movement or electricity, to produce a certain effect.
automobiel
(dated) A vehicle operated mechanically, such as an automobile or an airplane.
machine
(historical) A contrivance in the Ancient Greek theatre for indicating a change of scene, by means of which a god might cross the stage or deliver a divine message; the deus ex machina.

machine gun machine guns n
mitrailleur machinegeweer
A type of fully automatic firearm that fires bullets in rapid succession by a single action of the trigger and is capable of sustained fire.

machine language machine languages n
machinetaal
(programming) The set of instructions that a particular computer is designed to execute; generated from an assembly language by an assembler, or from a high-level language by a compiler or interpreter.

machine tool /məˈʃiːn ˈtuːl/ machine tools n
werktuigmachine
(mechanical engineering) A tool, typically a power-driven machine and typically stationary, used especially for machining (removing hard material via cutting, grinding, or other subtractive processes) and (more broadly) for any mix of subtractive, forming/stamping, or additive work.

machine translation machine translations n
computervertaling machinevertaling
(translation studies) The act of translating something from one language to another by means of a machine, especially a computer.

machinery /məˈʃiːnəɹi/ machineries n
machinepark machinery
The machines constituting a production apparatus, in a plant etc., collectively.
machinerie mechaniek
The working parts of a machine as a group.
machinerie
The collective parts of something which allow it to function.

machinist /məˈʃiː.nɪst/ machinists n
werktuigbouwkundige
A constructor of machines and engines; someone knowledgeable about machines.
bankwerker
A person skilled in the use of machine tools for fashioning metal parts or tools out of metal.
machinist
A person employed to shift scenery in a theater.

macho /ˈmæt͡ʃ.əʊ/ /ˈmɑː.t͡ʃoʊ/ more macho most macho adj
macho
(informal) Masculine in an overly assertive or aggressive way.

mackerel /ˈmæk(ə)ɹəl/ mackerel mackerels n
makreel
Certain smaller edible fish, principally true mackerel and Spanish mackerel in family Scombridae, often speckled,

macramé /məˈkɹɑːmeɪ/ /məˈkɹɑːmi/ /ˈmækɹəˌmeɪ/ macramés n
macramé
A form of decorative textile made by knotting and weaving.

macro- /ˈmæk.ɹoʊ/ /ˈmæk.ɹəʊ/ prefix
macro-
large

macrocephaly macrocephalies n
macrocefalie
(medicine) A condition in which the head is abnormally large.

macrocosm /ˈmæk.ɹə(ʊ)ˌkɒz.əm/ /ˈmæk.ɹəˌkɑz.əm/ macrocosms n
macrokosmos
(philosophy) A complex structure, such as a society, considered as a single entity that contains numerous similar, smaller-scale structures.

macroeconomic /ˌmækɹoʊˌɛkəˈnɑːmɪk/ /ˌmækɹəʊˌiːkəˈnɒmɪk/ more macroeconomic most macroeconomic adj
macro-economisch
Relating to macroeconomics.

macroeconomics /ˌmæk.ɹoʊˌiː.kəˈnɒ.mɪks/ /ˌmæk.ɹoʊˌɛ.kəˈnɒ.mɪks/ n
macro-economie
The study of the entire economy in terms of the total amount of goods and services produced, total income earned, the level of employment of productive resources, and the general behavior of prices.

macron /ˈmeɪkɹɑn/ /ˈmeɪkɹɒn/ /ˈmækɹɑn/ /ˈmækɹɒn/ macra macrons n
macron
(orthography) A short, straight, horizontal diacritical mark (◌̄) placed over a letter, usually to indicate that the pronunciation of a vowel is long. [from 19th c.]

macrophage macrophages n
macrofaag
(immunology, cytology) A white blood cell that phagocytizes necrotic cell debris and foreign material, including viruses, bacteria, and tattoo ink. It presents foreign antigens on MHC II to lymphocytes. Part of the innate immune system.

macula /ˈmækjʊlə/ maculae maculas n
gele vlek macula
(anatomy) An oval yellow spot near the center of the retina of the human eye, histologically defined as having two or more layers of ganglion cells, responsible for detailed central vision.

mad /ˈmæd/ /ˈmæːd/ madder maddest adj
gek zot waanzinnig
(chiefly, British Isles) Insane; crazy, mentally deranged.
boos kwaad
(chiefly, US; informal in UK) Angry, annoyed.

mad as a hatter /ˌmæd æz ə ˈhætə/ /ˌmæd æz ə ˈhætɚ/ adj
stapelgek
Crazy or demented.

mad cow disease n
dollekoeienziekte gekkekoeienziekte
(colloquial, veterinary, pathology) Synonym of bovine spongiform encephalopathy

madam /məˈdam/ /məˈdæm/ /ˈmeɪd.əm/ /ˈmæd.əm/ madams mesdames n
mevrouw
A polite form of address for a woman or lady.

madder /ˈmædə(ɹ)/ /ˈmædɚ/ [ˈmadə(ɹ)] [ˈmæɾɚ] madders n
meekrap
A dye made from the plant.

made in China adj
gemaakt in China geproduceerd in China vervaardigd in China
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see Manufactured in the People's Republic of China.

madman madmen n
krankzinnig dolleman gek waanzinnig
A male who is insane or mentally disturbed.

madness /ˈmad.nəs/ /ˈmæd.nəs/ /ˈmæd.nɪs/ /ˈmɛd.nɘs/ madnesses n
krankzinnigheid waanzin
The state of being mad; insanity; mental disease.

madrigal /ˈmæd͡ɹɪɡəl/ madrigals n
madrigaal
(music) A song for a small number of unaccompanied voices; from 13th century Italy.
(music) A polyphonic song for about six voices, from 16th century Italy.
(poetry) A short poem, often pastoral, and suitable to be set to music.

madwoman madwomen n
gekkin zottin
A woman who is insane.

maelstrom /-stɹɒm/ /-ˌstɹəm/ /-ˌztɹɔm/ /-ˌztɹəm/ /ˈmeɪlˌstɹɔm/ /ˈmeɪlˌstɹəm/ /ˈmælˌstɹəm/ maelstroms n
maalstroom draaikolk kolk
A large and violent whirlpool.
maalstroom
(figuratively) A chaotic or turbulent situation.

maenad /ˈmiː.næd/ maenades maenads n
maenade
(Greek mythology) A female follower of Dionysus, associated with intense reveling.

maestro /maɪˈɛstɹoʊ/ /ˈmaɪstɹoʊ/ maestri maestros n
maestro
(chiefly, music) A master in some art, especially a composer or conductor.

mafia /ˈmæfi.ə/ /ˈmɑfi.ə/ mafias n
maffia
A crime syndicate.

magazine /mæɡ.əˈziːn/ /ˈmæɡ.ə.ziːn/ magazines n
tijdschrift magazine
A non-academic periodical publication, generally consisting of sheets of paper folded in half and stapled at the fold.
magazijn
(military) An ammunition storehouse.
A chamber in or attachable to a firearm enabling multiple rounds of ammunition to be fed into the firearm.

magenta /məˈd͡ʒɛntə/ magentas n
magenta
A colour which is close to an equal mixture of red and blue which is n additive secondary colour but a subtractive primary colour evoked by the combination of red and blue light.

maggot /ˈmæɡət/ maggots n
made
A soft, legless larva of a fly or other dipterous insect, that often eats decomposing organic matter. [from 15th c.]
worm made
(derogatory) A worthless person. [from 17th c.]
gril kuur luim
(now, archaic, regional) A whimsy or fancy. [from 17th c.]

maggoty /ˈmæɡəti/ more maggoty most maggoty adj
wormstekig
(literally) Infested with and/or partially eaten by maggots; flyblown.

magic /ˈmad͡ʒɪk/ /ˈmæd͡ʒɪk/ adj
magisch betoverd tover
Having supernatural talents, properties or qualities attributed to magic. [from 14th c.]
magisch betoverend feeëriek
Producing extraordinary results, as though through the use of magic. [from 17th c.]
goochel magisch
Pertaining to conjuring tricks or illusions performed for entertainment etc. [from 19th c.]

magic /ˈmad͡ʒɪk/ /ˈmæd͡ʒɪk/ magics n
magie toverkunst toverij toverkracht goochelkunst illusionisme
The application of rituals or actions, especially those based on occult knowledge, to subdue or manipulate natural or supernatural beings and forces in order to have some benefit from them. [from 14th c.]
magie tovenarij toverkunst
A specific ritual or procedure associated with such magic; a spell; a magical ability. [from 14th c.]
goochelkunst illusionisme
A conjuring trick or illusion performed to give the appearance of supernatural phenomena or powers. [from 19th c.]

magic /ˈmad͡ʒɪk/ /ˈmæd͡ʒɪk/ v
(tevoorschjn) toveren

magic carpet magic carpets n
vliegend tapijt
(fiction) A carpet capable either of magical flight, or instantaneous transport from one place to another, used as a means of travel.
sleeplift
(skiing) A conveyor belt to transport skiers/snowboarders.

magic lantern magic lanterns n
toverlantaarn
(historical) An early light projector and precursor to the slide projector that could achieve simple animation by moving and merging images.

magic mushroom magic mushrooms n
magische paddenstoel paddo
(informal) Any mushroom-like fungus that has psychedelic effects.

magic trick magic tricks n
goocheltruc
A remarkable act carried out purportedly by magical means but in reality performed by trickery or illusion, generally as a form of entertainment.

magic truffle magic truffles n
magische truffel
(informal) The psychedelic sclerotia of magic mushrooms.

magic wand magic wands n
toverstaf toverstok toverstokje
A wand, usually made of wood, that is used to perform magic.

magic word /ˌmædʒɪk ˈwɜːd/ /ˌmædʒɪk ˈwɝd/ magic words n
toverwoord
Any word that has a magical effect when uttered.

magical /ˈmæd͡ʒɪkəl/ more magical most magical adj
magisch
Of, relating to, or by means of magic.
betoverend magisch
Enchanting.

magician /məˈd͡ʒɪʃən/ magicianess magicians n
tovenaar magiër
A person who plays with or practices allegedly supernatural magic.
goochelaar illusionist magiër
A performer of tricks or an escapologist or an illusionist.
tovenaar
An amazingly talented craftsman or scientist.
goochelaar magiër tovenaar
A person who astounds; an enigma.

magistrate /ˈmæd͡ʒɪstɹeɪt/ /ˈmæd͡ʒɪstɹət/ magistrates n
magistraat
(legal) A judicial officer with limited authority to administer and enforce the law. A magistrate's court may have jurisdiction in civil or criminal cases, or both.
(historical) A high official of the state or a municipality in ancient Greece or Rome.

magma /ˈmæɡ.mə/ magmas magmata n
magma
(geology) The molten matter within the earth, the source of the material of lava flows, dikes of eruptive rocks, etc.

magna cum laude adv
met grote onderscheiding
"With great praise"; an honor added to a diploma or degree for work considered to be of much higher quality than average.

magnanimity /ˌmæɡnəˈnɪmɪti/ magnanimities n
grootmoedigheid
The quality of being magnanimous; greatness of mind; elevation or dignity of soul.

magnanimous /mæɡˈnæn.ɪ.məs/ more magnanimous most magnanimous adj
grootmoedig edelmoedig onbaatzuchtig
Noble and generous in spirit.

magnate /ˈmæɡneɪt/ /ˈmæɡnət/ magnates n
magnaat
Powerful industrialist; captain of industry.

magnesite magnesites n
magnesiet
(mineral) A form of magnesium carbonate, MgCO3, occurring as dolomite (with calcite) but rarely found in the pure state.

magnesium /ˌmæɡˈnizi.əm/ /ˌmæɡˈniʒəm/ /ˌmæɡˈniːzi.əm/ n
magnesium
The chemical element (symbol Mg) with an atomic number of 12. It is a light, easily flammable, silvery-white alkaline earth metal.

magnet /ˈmæɡnət/ /ˈmæɡnɪt/ magnets n
magneet
A piece of material that attracts some metals by magnetism.

magnetic /mæɡˈnɛtɪk/ more magnetic most magnetic adj
magnetisch
Of, relating to, operating by, or caused by magnetism.
Having the properties of a magnet, especially the ability to draw or pull.
Determined by earth's magnetic fields.

magnetic field magnetic fields n
magnetisch veld magneetveld
(physics) A condition in the space around a magnet or electric current in which there is a detectable magnetic force and two magnetic poles are present.

magnetism /ˈmæɡ.nəˌtɪz.əm/ magnetisms n
magnetisme
(physics) The property of being magnetic.

magnetite /ˈmaɡnətʌɪt/ magnetites n
magnetiet
(mineral) A magnetic mineral, Fe3O4, one of the primary ores of iron. It has also been called lodestone.

magnetization magnetizations n
magnetisatie
The act of magnetizing, or the state of being magnetized

magnetize v
magnetiseren
(transitive, physics) To make magnetic.

magnetized more magnetized most magnetized adj
gemagnetiseerd
That has been made magnetic.

magnetoencephalography magnetoencephalographies n
magneto-encefalografie
a technique used to measure and analyze magnetic activity in the brain

magnetotail magnetotails n
magnetostaart
(astronomy) The long, trailing part of a magnetosphere on the side of a planet furthest from the sun

magnificent /mæɡˈnɪfəsənt/ more magnificent most magnificent adj
prachtig
Grand, elegant or splendid in appearance.

magnify /ˈmaɡnɪfaɪ/ /ˈmæɡnɪfaɪ/ v
vergroten
(transitive) To make (something) larger or more important. [from 14th c.]

magnifying glass magnifying glasses n
vergrootglas loep
An instrument made of convex glass, used to magnify.

magnitude /ˈmæɡnɪtjuːd/ magnitudes n
grootte
(uncountable, countable) The absolute or relative size, extent or importance of something.

magnolia /ˌmæɡˈnoʊ.li.ə/ magnolias n
magnolia
(countable) The flower of a magnolia tree.

magnum opus /ˌmæɡnəm ˈoʊpəs/ /ˌmæɡnəm ˈəʊpəs/ magna opera magnum opi magnum opuses n
meesterwerk
A great or important work of literature, music or art, a masterpiece.

magpie /ˈmæɡˌpaɪ/ magpies n
ekster
One of several kinds of bird in the family Corvidae, especially Pica pica.
zwartrugfluitvogel
A superficially similar Australian bird, Gymnorhina tibicen or Cracticus tibicen.

magpie-goose magpie-geese n
ekstergans
Anseranas semipalmata, the only non-extinct bird of the family Anseranatidae, resident breeder in northern Australia and southern New Guinea, having black and white plumage and yellowish legs.

maharaja /ˌmɑ.hɑˈɹɑː.d͡ʒɑ/ /ˌmɑ.hɑˈɹɑː.d͡ʒə/ /ˌmɑ.həˈɹɑː.d͡ʒə/ maharajas n
maharadja
A Hindu monarch ranking above a raja, an emperor.

maharajadhiraja maharajadhirajas n
maharajadhiraja
A royal ruler's title in South and Southeast Asia, roughly meaning 'great king of kings', a prestigious indication of the princely state's particularly high rank.

mahjong /mɑˈd͡ʒɑŋ/ /mɑˈd͡ʒɔŋ/ /mɑˈʒɑŋ/ /mɑˈʒɔŋ/ /mɑːˈd͡ʒɒŋ/ /mɑːˈʒɒŋ/ n
mahjong matjok
A game (originally Chinese) for four players, using a collection of tiles divided into five or six suits.

mahogany /məˈhɒɡəni/ mahoganies n
mahonie
(uncountable) The valuable wood of any of various tropical American evergreen trees, of the genus Swietenia, mostly used to make furniture. [from 17th c.]
(countable) Any of the trees from which such wood comes. [from 18th c.]
A reddish-brown color, like that of mahogany wood. [from 19th c.]
(obsolete, colloquial) A table made from mahogany wood; a dining table. [19th c.]

maid /meɪd/ maids n
meid meisje
(dated, or, poetic) A girl or an unmarried young woman; maiden.
(archaic) A virgin, now female but originally one of either gender.
meid kamermeisje meisje
A female servant or cleaner (short for maidservant).

maiden /ˈmeɪdən/ adj
kinderloos
(of a female, human or animal) Without offspring.

maiden /ˈmeɪdən/ maidens n
vrijster jongedame juffrouw maagd meisje
(now, _, chiefly, _, literary) A girl or an unmarried young woman.
maagd
A female virgin.

maiden name maiden names n
meisjesnaam
The original last name of a person, usually a woman, who has changed their last name upon marriage.

maidenhair spleenwort maidenhair spleenworts n
steenbreekvaren
The small fern Asplenium trichomanes.

maidenhead maidenheads n
maagdelijkheid
(uncountable) Virginity.
maagdenvlies
(anatomy) The hymen.

maidenhood /ˈmeɪd(ə)nhʊd/ maidenhoods n
maagdelijkheid
(uncountable) The condition of being a maiden; the time when one is a maiden or young girl.

mail /meɪl/ mails n
maliënkolder
(uncountable, history) Armour consisting of metal rings linked together.
post
A bag containing letters to be delivered by post.
(dated) A stagecoach, train or ship that delivers such post.
(chiefly, _, US, uncountable) The letters, parcels, etc. delivered to a particular address or person. [from 19thc.]

mail slot mail slots n
brievengleuf
A slot in a wall or door through which mail is delivered.

mail-order bride mail-order brides n
importbruid
A woman who is listed in a catalogue to be selected by a man for marriage.

mailing list mailing lists n
adressenlijst nieuwslijst
A collection of names and addresses used by an individual or an organization to send material to multiple recipients.

mailman /ˈmeɪl.mæn, ˈmeɪl.mən/ mailmen n
postbode brievenbesteller postbesteller
(North America) someone who delivers mail to, and/or collects mail from, residential or commercial addresses, or from public mailboxes

maim /meɪm/ v
verminken
To wound seriously; to cause permanent loss of function of a limb or part of the body.

main /meɪn/ adj
belangrijk hoofd- voornaam
Chief, most important, or principal in extent, size, or strength; consisting of the largest part.

main /meɪn/ mains n
hoofd-
That which is chief or principal; the chief or main portion; the bulk, the greater part, gross.

main building main buildings n
hoofdgebouw
The most important building of a group of buildings (e.g. in a school/university).

main clause main clauses n
hoofdzin
(grammar) A clause that can stand alone syntactically as a complete sentence and contains at least a subject and a verb.

main course main courses n
hoofdgerecht
The main serving or dish of a meal, usually cooked.

main road main roads n
hoofdweg
A major road in a town or village, or in a country area.

main verb main verbs n
hoofdwerkwoord
(grammar) The verb in a clause with the highest semantic content.

main-sequence star main-sequence stars n
hoofdreeksster

mainland /-lænd/ /mæɪnlænd/ /ˈmeɪnlænd/ /ˈmeɪnlənd/ mainlands n
vasteland
The continent; the principal land, as distinguished from islands or a peninsula.

mainland China pn
Chinese vasteland continentaal China
The People's Republic of China, viewed as the general geographical region administered by the PRC in the aftermath of the Chinese Civil War (as opposed to Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan which are coastal and insular areas)

mainly /ˈmeɪnli/ adv
voornamelijk
Chiefly; for the most part. [from 17th c.]

mainmast /ˈmeɪn.mæst/ /ˈmeɪn.mɑːst/ mainmasts n
grote mast
(nautical) The tallest mast of a sailing ship that has more than one mast; particularly a full-rigged ship.
(nautical) The second-foremost mast of a non-sailing ship with more than one mast.

mainstay /ˈmeɪn.steɪ/ mainstays n
steunpilaar hoofdpijler
A chief support.
grootstag
(nautical) A stabilising rope from high on the mainmast to the base of the foremast.

maintain /meɪnˈteɪn/ /mənˈteɪn/ v
handhaven
To keep up; to preserve; to uphold (a state, condition etc.). [from 14th c.]

maintenance /ˈmeɪnt(ə)nəns/ /ˈmeɪntɪnəns/ [ˈmẽɪ̃(n)ʔ(ə)nəns] maintenances n
onderhoud handhaving
Actions performed to keep some machine or system functioning or in service.

maize /meɪz/ [meːz] maizes n
mais Turkse tarwe Spaanse tarwe
Corn; a type of grain of the species Zea mays.

majestic /məˈd͡ʒɛstɪk/ more majestic most majestic adj
majestueus majesteitisch
Having qualities of splendor or royalty.

majesty /ˈmæd͡ʒ.əs.ti/ /ˈmæd͡ʒ.ɪs.tɪ/ majesties n
majesteit
The quality of being impressive and great.

major /ˈmeɪ.d͡ʒə(ɹ)/ more major most major adj
belangrijk
meerderjarig
Of full legal age, having attained majority.

major /ˈmeɪ.d͡ʒə(ɹ)/ majors n
majoor
(military ranks) A rank of officer in the army and the US air force, between captain and lieutenant colonel.
meerderjarige
A person of legal age.
hoofdvak
(education, North America, Australia, New Zealand) The principal subject or course of a student working toward a degree at a college or university.

major arcana n
grote arcana
The 22 trumps of a deck of tarot cards.

major third major thirds n
grote terts
(music) A musical interval in Western music that is equal to or approximates a frequency ratio of 5/4. In twelve-tone equal temperament, it consists of four standard semitones, spans three degrees of the diatonic scale, and is enharmonically equivalent to a diminished fourth. Major scales are so named because of the major third interval between the tonic and mediant of a major tonic triad.

majority /məˈd͡ʒɑɹɪti/ /məˈd͡ʒɒɹɪti/ /məˈd͡ʒɔɹɪti/ majorities n
meerderheid merendeel
More than half (50%) of some group.

make /meɪk/ [meɪkʲ] [meːk] [mɛːk] makes n
merk
Brand or kind; model.

make /meɪk/ [meɪkʲ] [meːk] [mɛːk] v
maken doen brengen denken interpreteren vormen
(obsolete) To act in a certain manner; to have to do; to manage; to interfere; to be active; often in the phrase to meddle or make.

make a living v
zich in zijn levensonderhoud voorzien
To earn enough income to support oneself and, if applicable, one's family.

make a mountain out of a molehill v
van een mug een olifant maken van een muis een olifant maken
(transitive, idiomatic) To treat a problem as greater than it is; to blow something out of proportion; to exaggerate the importance of something trivial.

make a name for oneself v
naam maken
(idiomatic) to gain fame, to become well-known

make a show of oneself v
een belachelijk figuur slaan
(idiomatic, Ireland) To embarrass oneself or others in public.

make a spectacle of oneself v
een belachelijk figuur slaan zichzelf voor gek zetten
(idiomatic, originally, _, US) To embarrass oneself or others in public.

make a virtue of necessity v
van de nood een deugd maken
(idiomatic) To make the best of a difficult situation; to recast or portray an action or situation in which one has no alternatives as an action or situation which was deliberately chosen on its merits.

make an exhibition of oneself v
zichzelf voor gek zetten
(idiomatic, UK) To embarrass oneself or others in public by behaving foolishly.

make do v
genoegen nemen
(intransitive, idiomatic, informal) To survive, get by (with), or use whatever is available (due to lack of resources).

make ends meet v
de eindjes aan elkaar knopen rondkomen
(idiomatic) To have enough money to cover expenses; to get by financially; to get through the pay period (sufficient to meet the next payday).

make friends v
bevriend raken
(intransitive) To form friendships with others.

make fun of v
uitlachen bespotten voor de gek houden
(idiomatic, informal) To tease, ridicule or make jokes about, generally in a pejorative manner.

make hay while the sun shines v
het ijzer smeden als het heet is
(idiomatic) To act while an opportunity exists; to take action while a situation is favorable.

make it v
halen
To succeed in doing something, for example in reaching a place, going somewhere, attending an event, arriving in time for something, adding to one's schedule or itinerary, or in getting where one wants to be in one's life or career, which sometimes means becoming or wanting to become successful (succeed in a big way) or famous.

make love v
de liefde bedrijven vrijen
(euphemistic) To engage in sexual intercourse. [from 20th c.]

make out /meɪk aʊt/ /meɪk æɔt/ /meɪk æʊt/ /meɪk ɘʉt/ /meɪk ʌʊt/ v
vrijen zoenen

make peace v
vrede sluiten
To end hostilities; to reach a peace agreement; to initiate or resume a cordial relationship after a period of animosity.

make sense v
ontcijferen snappen verstaan
(intransitive, idiomatic, with of) To decipher or understand.
betekenisvol kloppen zinvol
(informal) Used to express interest or desire in something; to be pleasing or beneficial; to work, be operative, or be advantageous to.

make sure v
opletten zorgen
To make oneself certain (of something, or that something is the case); to verify, to ascertain. [from 17th c.]

make the bed v
het bed opmaken
To arrange the sheets, blankets, or other coverings of a bed smoothly and neatly, with the corners tucked under the mattress.

make up /ˌmeɪk ˈʌp/ v
bedenken verzinnen
To invent, to imagine, to concoct

make up one's mind v
een keuze maken tot een besluit komen
(idiomatic) To decide; to reach a conclusion.

make use v
gebruikmaken van
(with of) To use, usually productively and/or for a specific purpose.

make yourself at home phraseologicalUnit
doe alsof je thuis bent
(idiom) An invitation to a guest in the speaker's home to treat the house as if it were theirs.

make-up artist make-up artists n
grimeur grimeuse
A person who applies makeup and prosthetics for theatrical, television, film, fashion, magazines and similar productions.

makeless /meɪkləs/ adj
onvergelijkelijk
(archaic, rare) Matchless, without equal, peerless.
geweeuwd
(obsolete) Without a mate; widowed.

maker /ˈmeɪk.ə/ /ˈmeɪk.ɚ/ makers n
maker
Someone who makes; a person or thing that makes or produces something.

makeshift /ˈmeɪkˌʃɪft/ more makeshift most makeshift adj
geïmproviseerd nood- provisorisch tijdelijk voorlopig
Made to work or suffice; improvised; substituted.

makeshift /ˈmeɪkˌʃɪft/ makeshifts n
noodoplossing
A temporary (usually insubstantial) substitution.

makeup /ˈmeɪkʌp/ makeups n
samenstelling
(countable, uncountable) An item's composition.
make-up schmink
(countable, uncountable) Cosmetics; colorants and other substances applied to the skin to alter its appearance.

malachite /ˈmæl.əˌkaɪt/ malachites n
malachiet
(mineral) A bright green mineral, a basic copper carbonate, Cu2CO3(OH)2; one of the principal ores of copper.

malachite green n
malachietgroen
(organic compound) A toxic chemical used as a dye, as a treatment for infections in fish (when diluted), and as a bacteriological stain

malacology n
malacologie
(zoology) The study of molluscs.

maladroit /ˌmæl.ə.ˈdɹɔɪt/ more maladroit most maladroit adj
onhandig onbeholpen
Not adroit; awkward, clumsy, inept. [from 1670s]

malaise /-ˈlɛz/ /mæˈleɪz/ /mɑˈleɪz/ /məˈleɪz/ malaises n
ongesteldheid
A feeling of general bodily discomfort, fatigue or unpleasantness, often at the onset of illness.
teneergeslagenheid
An ambiguous feeling of mental or moral depression.

malapropism /ˈmæləpɹɑpˌɪzəm/ /ˈmæləpɹɒpˌɪzəm/ malapropisms n
verhaspeling
(uncountable) The blundering use of an absurdly inappropriate word or expression in place of a similar-sounding one.

malaria /məˈlɛə.ɹi.ə/ malarias n
malaria
A disease spread by mosquito, in which a protozoan, Plasmodium, multiplies in blood every few days.

male /meɪl/ maler malest more male most male adj
mannelijk man- mannen- mannetjes- masculien
Belonging to the sex which typically produces sperm, or to the gender which is typically associated with it. [from 14th c.]
mannelijk
(of bacteria) Having the F factor; able to impart DNA into another bacterium which does not have the F factor (a female).

male /meɪl/ males n
man jongen mannetje
A human member of the masculine sex or gender.
mannetje mannetjesdier
One of the male (masculine) sex or gender.
mannetje mannetjesplant
A plant of the masculine sex.

male fern male ferns n
mannetjesvaren
Dryopteris filix-mas, from which is derived a vermifuge preparation.

male member male members n
mannelijk lid
(euphemistic) Penis.

maleficent /məˈlɛf.ɪ.sənt/ more maleficent most maleficent adj
kwaadaardig boosaardig schadelijk verderfelijk
Harmful or evil in intent or effect.

malevolence /məˈlɛvələns/ malevolences n
kwaadwil malevolentie misgunst moedwil vijandigheid
Hostile attitude or feeling.

malevolent /məˈlɛvələnt/ more malevolent most malevolent adj
kwaadwillend
Having or displaying ill will; wishing harm on others.

malfunction /ˌmælˈfʌŋk.ʃən/ malfunctions n
slechte werking
Faulty functioning.
storing stuk zijn
Failure to function.

malic acid n
appelzuur
(organic compound) A colourless crystalline dicarboxylic acid, hydroxy-malonic acid, found in wine, apples and other fruit; it is converted to lactic acid by malolactic fermentation.

malice /ˈmælɪs/ malices n
kwaadaardigheid
Intention to harm or deprive in an illegal or immoral way. Desire to take pleasure in another's misfortune.

malicious /məˈlɪʃəs/ more malicious most malicious adj
boos kwaad kwaadaardig
Intending to do harm; characterized by spite and malice.

malignant /məˈlɪɡnənt/ more malignant most malignant adj
kwaadaardig
Harmful, malevolent, injurious.
(medicine) Tending to produce death; threatening a fatal issue.

mall /mæl/ /mɑl/ /mɔːl/ malls n
winkelcentrum
An enclosed shopping centre. [from 20th c.]

mallard /ˈmæl.ɑː(ɹ)d/ /ˈmælɚd/ mallard mallards n
wilde eend
Anas platyrhynchos, a common and widespread dabbling duck, natively found throughout the Northern Hemisphere, whose male has a distinctive dark green head.

malleability malleabilities n
buigzaamheid smeedbaarheid wendbaarheid
The quality or state of being malleable.

malleable /ˈmæl.iː.ə.bəl/ [-bɯ] [ˈmaɫiəbəɫ] [ˈmæɫiəbɫ̩] [ˈmɛɫiəbɫ̩] more malleable most malleable adj
hamerbaar smeedbaar
Able to be hammered into thin sheets; capable of being extended or shaped by beating with a hammer, or by the pressure of rollers.
beïnvloedbaar kneedbaar
(metaphorical) Flexible, liable to change.

malleate /ˈmæl.i.eɪt/ /ˈmæl.i.ɪt/ v
behameren hameren smeden uithameren
(rare) To beat into shape with a hammer.

mallow /ˈmæloʊ/ /ˈmæləʊ/ mallows n
kaasjeskruid
Any of a group of flowering plants in several genera of the taxonomic family Malvaceae, especially of the genus Malva. Several species are edible by humans.

malnourished more malnourished most malnourished adj
ondervoed
suffering from malnutrition

malnutrition malnutritions n
ondervoeding
A lack of adequate nourishment.

malodorous /ˌmælˈoʊ.də.ɹəs/ /ˌmælˈəʊ.də.ɹəs/ more malodorous most malodorous adj
stinkend malodorant onwelriekend
Having a bad odor.

malt /mɑlt/ /mɔlt/ malts n
mout
Malted grain (sprouted grain) (usually barley), used in brewing and otherwise.

malt /mɑlt/ /mɔlt/ v
mouten
(transitive) To convert a cereal grain into malt by causing it to sprout (by soaking in water) and then halting germination (by drying with hot air) in order to develop enzymes that can break down starches and proteins in the grain.

malthouse malthouses n
mouterij
A plant where malt is produced.

maltose /ˈmɔːltəʊz/ maltoses n
maltose moutsuiker
(carbohydrate) A disaccharide, C12H22O11 formed from the digestion of starch by amylase; is converted to glucose by maltase; it is an isomer of trehalose

maltreat /malˈtɹiːt/ v
mishandelen
To treat badly, to abuse. [from 18th c.]

malware /ˈmæl.weə(ɹ)/ malwares n
malware schadelijke software
(computing) Software which has been designed to operate in a malicious, undesirable manner.

mama bear mama bears n
berenmoeder berenmoeders moederbeer moederberen
(informal) A female bear currently rearing one or more cubs.
moederkloek curlingmoeder curlingmoeders helikoptermoeder helikoptermoeders moederkloeken
(by extension, slang) A woman, especially a mother, who is extremely protective of a child or children.

mamba /ˈmɑm.bɑ/ mambas n
mamba
Any of various venomous snakes of the genus Dendroaspis, native to Africa, that live in trees.

mammal /ˈmæməl/ mammals n
zoogdier
An animal of the class Mammalia, characterized by being warm-blooded, having hair and producing milk with which to feed its young.

mammary gland mammary glands n
melkklier
(anatomy) A gland that secretes milk for suckling an infant or offspring.

mammoth /ˈmæməθ/ mammoths n
mammoet
Any species of the extinct genus Mammuthus, of large, usually hairy, elephant-like mammals with long curved tusks and an inclined back, which became extinct with the last retreat of ice age glaciers during the late Pleistocene period, and are known from fossils, frozen carcasses, and Paleolithic cave paintings found in North America and Eurasia.

mammothrept /ˈmaməθɹɛpt/ mammothrepts n
verwend nest
(archaic) A spoilt child.

mamoncillo mamoncillos n
knippa
Melicoccus bijugatus, a tree of the Sapindaceae family, native to Central and South America.

man /meːn/ /mæn/ [meən] [mɑn] [mɛn] [mɛən] [mẽə̃n] men n
mens man
(collective) All humans collectively: mankind, humankind, humanity. (Sometimes capitalized as Man.)
man heer
A male person, usually an adult; a (generally adult male) sentient being, whether human, supernatural, elf, alien, etc.
pion speelstuk
A piece or token used in board games such as backgammon.

man /meːn/ /mæn/ [meən] [mɑn] [mɛn] [mɛən] [mẽə̃n] v
bemannen
(transitive) To supply (something) with staff or crew (of either sex).
(transitive) To take up position in order to operate (something).

man day man days n
mandag
The amount of work that one person can complete in one day, often considered to be equivalent to eight man hours

man flu n
mannengriep
(British, colloquial) A cold or similar minor ailment as suffered by a male seen as wildly exaggerating the severity of his symptoms.

man in the moon /ˌmæn ən ðə ˈmun/ /ˌmæn ɪn ðə ˈmuːn/ pn
mannetje in de maan mannetje op de maan
An image of a man perceived in the dark maria (plains or "seas") and light highlands or other features of the Moon, originally regarded as a man with a burden on his back or accompanied by a small dog, and now more commonly as a man's face in the full moon or his profile in a crescent moon; hence, an imaginary man thought to be living on the Moon.

man of few words men of few words n
geen man van veel woorden
(idiomatic) A man who doesn't speak much, or speaks only for a short period of time.

man of letters men of letters n
literaat
(dated) A literary man; a scholar or author.

man of the world men of the world n
man van de wereld
A worldly or sophisticated man, one well versed in the ways and dealings of humankind.

man overboard interjection
man overboord
(nautical) A cry used to announce that one of the crew or passengers has fallen over the side of the vessel.

man proposes, God disposes proverb
de mens wikt, God beschikt
Things don't always work out as they were planned.

man-day man-days n
mandag
One person's working time for a day, or the equivalent, used as a measure of how much work or labor is required or consumed to perform some task.

man-hour man-hours n
manuur
The amount of work that can be done by one person in an hour.

man-made adj
door mensenhanden gemaakt
Created by people, as opposed to occurring in nature; artificial or synthetic.

manacle /ˈmænək(ə)l/ /ˈmænəkəl/ manacles n
handboeien
A shackle for the wrist, usually consisting of a pair of joined rings; a handcuff; (by extension) a similar device put around an ankle to restrict free movement.

manage /ˈmænɪdʒ/ v
beheren leiden managen
(transitive) To direct or be in charge of.
erin slagen lukken
(intransitive) To succeed at an attempt in spite of difficulty.

manageable /ˈmænəd͡ʒəb(ə)l/ /ˈmænɪd͡ʒəbl̩/ more manageable most manageable adj
behapbaar beheerbaar beheersbaar
Capable of being managed or controlled.

management /mənˈeɪd͡ʒmənt/ /ˈmænəd͡ʒmənt/ /ˈmænɪd͡ʒmənt/ managements n
administratie beheer bestuur directie management
(uncountable) Administration; the use of limited resources combined with forecasting, planning, leadership and execution skills to achieve predetermined specific goals.
bestuur management
The executives of an organisation, especially senior executives.

manager /ˈmæn.ə.d͡ʒɚ/ /ˈmæn.ɪ.d͡ʒə/ [ˈmeən.ə.d͡ʒɚ] managers n
directeur manager
(management) A person whose job is to manage something, such as a business, a restaurant, or a sports team.
impresario manager
(music) An administrator, for a singer or group.
beheer
(software) A window or application whose purpose is to give the user the control over some aspect of the system.

manatee /ˈmæn.əˌtiː/ manatee manatees n
lamantijn zeekoe
Any of several plant-eating marine mammals, of family Trichechidae, found in tropical regions.

mandarin /mæn.də.ˈɹɪn/ /ˈmæn.də.ɹɪn/ mandarins n
mandarijn
(historical) A high government bureaucrat of the Chinese Empire. [from 1580s]

mandarin duck /ˈmændəɹɪn dʌk/ mandarin ducks n
mandarijneend
A colorful perching duck that has a red bill, large white crescent above the eye and reddish face, Aix galericulata.

mandarin orange mandarin oranges n
mandarijnenboom
A small citrus tree (Citrus reticulata) with oblate fruits smaller than the (so-named) sweet oranges.
mandarijn
The fruit of this tree; in loose, informal usage, the term may include other similar citrus fruits such as Citrus unshiu (satsuma or mikan).

mandate /mænˈdeɪt/ /ˈmændeɪt/ mandates n
mandaat
An official or authoritative command; an order or injunction; a commission; a judicial precept; an authorization.
(politics) The order or authority to do something, as granted to a politician by the electorate.

mandatory /ˈmæn.də.t(ə)ɹi/ /ˈmæn.dəˌtɔɹ.i/ /ˈmɛən.dəˌtɔɹ.i/ more mandatory most mandatory adj
verplicht nodig
Obligatory; required or commanded by authority.

mandible /ˈmæn.dɪb.əl/ mandibles n
kaak
One of the anterior pair of mouthparts of an arthropod, designed for holding and cutting food.
onderkaak
The jaw or a jawbone, especially the lower jawbone in mammals and fishes.

mandocello mandocellos n
mandoloncello
(musical instrument) A string instrument similar to a large mandolin

mandola mandolas n
mandola
(musical instruments) A stringed musical instrument resembling the mandolin, but of larger size and tuned lower.

mandrake mandrakes n
mandragora
(mythology) A mandragora, a kind of tiny demon immune to fire.
Any plant of the genus Mandragora, certain of which are said to have medicinal or aphrodisiac properties; the root of these plants often resembles the shape of a small person, hence occasioning various mythic, magical, or occult uses.
A root of a mandrake plant that resembled human form, especially one kept or used for magic or occult purposes.
(slang) The drug methaqualone.

mandrill /ˈmæn.dɹɪl/ mandrills n
mandril
A primate, Mandrillus sphinx, with colorful face and rump.

mane /meɪn/ manes n
maan
Longer hair growth on back of neck of an animal, especially a horse or lion

manes /ˈmɑːneɪz/ n
manen
The souls or spirits of dead ancestors, conceived as deities or the subjects of reverence, or of other deceased relatives.

maneuver /məˈnuːvə/ /məˈnuːvɚ/ maneuvers n
manoeuvre
(military) The planned movement of troops, vehicles etc.; a strategic repositioning; (later also) a large training field-exercise of fighting units. [from 18th c.]
A movement of the body, or with an implement, instrument etc., especially one performed with skill or dexterity. [from 18th c.]

maneuver /məˈnuːvə/ /məˈnuːvɚ/ v
manoeuvreren laveren
(ambitransitive) To move (something, or oneself) carefully, and often with difficulty, into a certain position.
intrigeren manoeuvreren
(figurative, intransitive) To intrigue, manipulate, plot, scheme

maneuverable /məˈnuːvəɹəbəl/ /məˈnuːvɹəbəl/ more maneuverable most maneuverable adj
wendbaar
(often, in combination) Able to be maneuvered

manga /ˈmaŋɡə/ /ˈmæŋɡə/ /ˈmɑŋɡə/ /ˈmɑːŋɡə/ manga mangas n
manga
(countable, comics) A comic originating in Japan.
(uncountable) An artistic style heavily used in, and associated with, Japanese comics, and that has also been adopted by a comparatively low number of comics from other countries.

manganese /ˈmæŋ.ɡəˌnis/ /ˈmæŋ.ɡəˌniz/ /ˈmæŋ.ɡəˌniːz/ manganeses n
mangaan manganium
(uncountable) A metallic chemical element (symbol Mn) with an atomic number of 25, not a free element in nature but often found in minerals in combination with iron, and useful in industrial alloy production.

mange /meɪnd͡ʒ/ manges n
schurft
(veterinary medicine) A skin disease of nonhuman mammals caused by parasitic mites (Sarcoptes spp., Demodecidae spp.).

manger /ˈmeɪn.d͡ʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈmeɪn.d͡ʒɚ/ mangers n
kribbe
A trough in a stable or barn for animals to eat from.

mangle /ˈmæŋ.ɡəl/ v
mangelen
(transitive, archaic) To wring laundry.

mango /ˈmæŋɡoʊ/ /ˈmæŋɡəʊ/ [ˈmɛəŋɡoʊ] mangoes mangos n
mangoboom
A tropical Asian fruit tree, Mangifera indica.
mango manja
A pickled vegetable or fruit with a spicy stuffing; a vegetable or fruit which has been mangoed.

mango juice mango juices n
mangosap
Juice produced from mangoes.

mangonel mangonels n
mangeneel mangonel
(historical) A military engine formerly used for throwing stones and burning objects.
(non-technical, often, proscribed) An onager (type of catapult).

mangosteen /ˈmæŋɡəstiːn/ mangosteens n
mangistan
A tropical fruit of the tree genus Garcinia.
The tree on which the fruit grows.

mangy /ˈmeɪn.d͡ʒi/ mangier mangiest adj
schurftig
Afflicted, or looking as if afflicted, with mange.

manhole /mænhəʊl/ manholes n
mangat
A hole in the ground used to access the sewers or other underground vaults and installations.

manhunt manhunts n
klopjacht
An organized search for a criminal or enemy.

mania /ˈmeɪ.ni.ə/ manias n
manie
Violent derangement of mind; madness; insanity.
Excessive or unreasonable desire; insane passion affecting one or many people; fanaticism.

maniac /ˈmeɪniˌæk/ maniacs n
maniak dolleman waanzinnige
An insane person, especially one who suffers from a mania.
maniak
A fanatic, a person with an obsession.

manifest /ˈmæn.ə.fɛst/ /ˈmæn.ɪ.fɛst/ manifests n
manifest vrachtbrief vrachtlijst
A list or invoice of the passengers or goods being carried by a commercial vehicle or ship.
manifest
(obsolete) A public declaration; an open statement; a manifesto.

manifest /ˈmæn.ə.fɛst/ /ˈmæn.ɪ.fɛst/ v
manifesteren
(transitive) To show plainly; to make to appear distinctly, usually to the mind; to put beyond question or doubt; to display; to exhibit.

manifestation /ˌmænɪfəˈsteɪʃən/ /ˌmænɪfɛˈsteɪʃən/ manifestations n
manifestatie
The act or process of becoming manifest.

manifesto /ˌmæn.əˈfɛs.toʊ/ /ˌmæn.əˈfɛs.təʊ/ /ˌmæn.ɪˈfɛs.təʊ/ manifesti manifestoes manifestos n
manifest
A public declaration of principles, policies, or intentions, especially that of a political party.

manifold /ˈmænɪˌfoʊld/ /ˈmænɪˌfəʊld/ /ˈmɛniˌfoʊld/ /ˈmɛnɪˌfoʊld/ more manifold most manifold adj
veelvoudig divers talrijk veelvuldig
Various in kind or quality; diverse.

manifold /ˈmænɪˌfoʊld/ /ˈmænɪˌfəʊld/ /ˈmɛniˌfoʊld/ /ˈmɛnɪˌfoʊld/ manifolds n
variëteit
(mathematics) A topological space that looks locally like the "ordinary" Euclidean space \mathbb{R}^n and is Hausdorff.

manioc /ˈmeɪ.niˌɑk/ /ˈmæ.ni.ɒk/ /ˈmæ.niˌɑk/ maniocs n
maniok
(countable, uncountable) The tropical plant Manihot esculenta, from which cassava and tapioca are prepared.
(uncountable) Cassava root, eaten as a food.

maniple /ˈmænəpəl/ /ˈmænɪp(ə)l/ maniples n
manipel
(Ancient Rome, military) A division of the Roman army numbering 120 (or sometimes 60) soldiers exclusive of officers; (generally, obsolete) any small body of soldiers.
(Christianity, chiefly, historical) In Western Christianity, an ornamental band or scarf worn upon the left arm as a part of the vestments of a priest in the Roman Catholic Church, and sometimes the Church of England.

manipulate /məˈnɪp.jə.leɪt/ /məˈnɪp.jʊ.leɪt/ v
manipuleren beïnvloeden
(transitive) To influence, manage, direct, control or tamper with something
manipuleren
(transitive, medicine) To handle and move a body part, either as an examination or for a therapeutic purpose

manipulation /məˌnɪp.juˈleɪ.ʃən/ manipulations n
manipulatie gebruik misbruik
The practice of manipulating or the state of being manipulated.
manipulatie
The skillful use of the hands in, for example, chiropractic.
manipulatie misbruik
The usage of psychological influence over a person, event, or situation to gain a desired outcome.

manipulative /məˈnɪp.jə.leɪ.tɪv/ /məˈnɪp.jə.lə.tɪv/ [məˈnɪp.jə.leɪ.ɾɪv] more manipulative most manipulative adj
manipulatief
(pejorative) Reaching one's goals at the expense of other people by using them.

mankind /mænˈkaɪnd/ n
mensheid mensdom
The human race in its entirety.
(obsolete) Human feelings; humanity.

manliness /ˈmænlɪnəs/ manlinesses n
mannelijkheid
The quality of being manly; the set of qualities, traits and abilities considered appropriate to men (as opposed to women or children); similarity to a man.

manly /ˈmænli/ manlier manliest adj
mannelijk
Having the characteristics of a man.

manna ash manna ashes n
bloemes pluimes mannaes
An ash tree, Fraxinus ornus, native to southern Europe.

mannequin /ˈmænəˌkɪn/ mannequins n
mannequin paspop
A dummy, or life-size model of the human body, used for the fitting or displaying of clothes.

manner /ˈmænə/ /ˈmænɚ/ manners n
manier wijze
Mode of action; way of performing or doing anything
gedrag
Characteristic mode of acting or behaving; bearing

manner of articulation manners of articulation n
manier van articulatie
(phonetics, of a consonant) the configuration and interaction of the articulators (speech organs such as the tongue, lips, and palate) when making a speech sound

manners /ˈmæn.ɚz/ n
omgangsvormen
Etiquette.

manometer /məˈnɑmədəɹ/ /məˈnɑmɪtɚ/ /məˈnɒmɪtə/ manometers n
manometer
An instrument to measure pressure in a fluid, especially a double-legged liquid column gauge used to measure the difference in the pressures of two fluids.

manor /ˈmænə(ɹ)/ /ˈmænəɹ/ manors n
landhuis
A landed estate.
heerlijkheid
A district over which a feudal lord could exercise certain rights and privileges in medieval western Europe.

mansion /ˈmæn.t͡ʃən/ /ˈmæn.ʃən/ mansions n
landhuis
A large house or building, usually built for the wealthy.

manslaughter manslaughters n
doodslag
(law) The unlawful killing of a human, either in negligence or incidentally to the commission of some unlawful act, but without specific malice, or upon a sudden excitement of anger; considered less culpable than murder, but more culpable than justifiable homicide.

mantel /ˈmæn.təl/ mantels n
schouw
The shelf above a fireplace which may be also a structural support for the masonry of the chimney.

mantelpiece /ˈmæntlpiːs/ mantelpieces n
schoorsteenmantel schouwmantel
A shelf that is affixed to the wall above a fireplace.

manticore /ˈmæntɪˌkɔɹ/ manticores n
mantichora
(Greek mythology) A beast with the body of a lion (usually red), the tail of a scorpion, and the head/face of a man with a mouth filled with multiple rows of sharp teeth (like a shark), said to be able to shoot spikes from its tail or mane to paralyse prey. It may be horned, winged, or both; its voice is described as a mixture of pipes and trumpets.

mantis /ˈmæntɪs/ mantes mantises n
bidsprinkhaan
Any of various large insects of the order Mantodea that catch insects or other small animals with their powerful forelegs.

mantis shrimp mantis shrimp mantis shrimps n
bidsprinkhaankreeft mantisgarnaal
A stomatopod, a marine crustacean of the order Stomatopoda, with powerful claws and a carapace which covers only the rear part of the head and part of the thorax.

mantle /ˈmæn.təl/ mantles n
gloeikous
A gauzy fabric impregnated with metal nitrates, used in some kinds of gas and oil lamps and lanterns, which forms a rigid but fragile mesh of metal oxides when heated during initial use and then produces white light from the heat of the flame below it. (So called because it is hung above the lamp's flame like a mantel.) [from 19th c.]
mantel aardmantel
(geology) The layer between the Earth's core and crust. [from 20th c.]

mantle plume mantle plumes n
rookwolk stofwolk
(geology) An upwelling of abnormally hot molten material from the Earth's mantle which spreads sideways when it reaches the lithosphere.

mantling mantlings n
dekkleed
(heraldry) The representation of a mantle, or the drapery behind and around a coat of arms.

manual /ˈmæn.j(u)əl/ /ˈmæn.j(ʊ)əl/ more manual most manual adj
handmatig manueel met de hand
(of an activity) Performed with the hands.

manual /ˈmæn.j(u)əl/ /ˈmæn.j(ʊ)əl/ manuals n
handbak
(metonymically) A vehicle with a manual transmission.
manuaal
(music) A keyboard for the hands on a harpsichord, organ, or other musical instrument.
handboek handleiding gebruiksaanwijzing
A booklet that instructs on the usage of a particular machine or product.

manually adv
handmatig manueel met de hand
by hand

manufacture /ˌmanjəˈfaktʃə/ /ˌmanjʊˈfaktʃə/ /ˌmanəˈfaktʃə/ /ˌmænjuˈfækt͡ʃɚ/ /ˌmænjəˈfækt͡ʃɚ/ /ˌmænəˈfækt͡ʃɚ/ v
vervaardigen
To make things, usually on a large scale, with tools and either physical labor or machinery.
vervaardigen fabriceren
(derogatory) To fabricate; to create false evidence to support a point.

manufacturer /ˌmænjəˈfækt͡ʃəɹɚ/ /ˌmænjʊˈfæktʃəɹə/ manufacturers n
fabrikant
A person or company that manufactures.

manul manuls n
manoel pallaskat
A small wild cat of Central Asia, Felis manul, syn, Otocolobus manul.

manumission /mænjʊˈmɪʃən/ manumissions n
vrijlating
Release from slavery or other legally sanctioned servitude; the giving of freedom; the act of manumitting.

manure /məˈn(j)ʊɹ/ /məˈnjɔː/ /məˈnjʊə/ manures n
mest
Animal excrement, especially that of common domestic farm animals and when used as fertilizer. Generally speaking, from cows, horses, sheep, pigs and chickens.

manure /məˈn(j)ʊɹ/ /məˈnjɔː/ /məˈnjʊə/ v
bemesten cultiveren
To cultivate by manual labor; to till; hence, to develop by culture.

manuscript /ˈmæn.jʊˌskɹɪpt/ adj
handgeschreven geschreven
Handwritten, or by extension manually typewritten, as opposed to being mechanically reproduced.

manuscript /ˈmæn.jʊˌskɹɪpt/ manuscripts n
handschrift manuscript
A book, composition or any other document, written by hand (or manually typewritten), not mechanically reproduced.
manuscript kopij
A single, original copy of a book, article, composition etc, written by hand or even printed, submitted as original for (copy-editing and) reproductive publication.

many /ˈmæni/ /ˈmɛni/ /ˈmɪni/ more most determiner
veel vele menig
An indefinite large number of.

many /ˈmæni/ /ˈmɛni/ /ˈmɪni/ (rare) manies n
menigte
A multitude; a great aggregate; a mass of people; the generality; the common herd.

many /ˈmæni/ /ˈmɛni/ /ˈmɪni/ pronoun
veel velen
An indefinite large number of people or things.

many a mickle makes a muckle /ˌmɛni‿ə ˈmɪk(ə)l meɪks‿ə ˈmʌk(ə)l/ /ˌmɛni‿ə ˈmɪkəl meɪks‿ə ˈmʌkəl/ proverb
vele kleintjes maken een grote
(chiefly, Northern England, Scotland) A lot of small amounts, put together, become a large amount. [from 1793]

many hands make light work proverb
vele handen maken licht werk
A large number of people co-operating can perform tasks easily.

many thanks interjection
heel erg bedankt
An expression of gratitude, expressing greater gratitude than thank you or thanks.

map /mæp/ maps n
kaart landkaart plan plattegrond
A visual representation of an area, whether real or imaginary, showing the relative positions of places and other features.

map /mæp/ v
afbeelden in kaart brengen
(transitive, followed by a "to" phrase) To create a direct relationship to; to create a correspondence with.

maple /ˈmeɪpl̩/ maples n
esdoorn
A tree of the genus Acer, characterised by its usually palmate leaves and winged seeds.

maple syrup maple syrups n
ahornsiroop esdoornsiroop
Syrup made from the sap of the sugar maple, Acer saccharum

mapping /ˈmæpɪŋ/ mappings n
afbeelding
(mathematics) A function that maps every element of a given mathematical structure (eg: a set) to a unique element of another structure; a correspondence.

maqama n
makame

mar /mɑɹ/ /mɑː(ɹ)/ [mɑɹ] [mɑ˞] v
beschadigen verknoeien verpesten
(transitive) To spoil; to ruin; to scathe; to damage.

marabou /ˈmæɹəbuː/ marabous n
maraboe
Leptoptilos crumeniferus, a large wading bird native to Africa, with a naked head and neck adapted for scavenging.

marathon /ˈmæɹə(ˌ)θɔn/ /ˈmæɹəˌθɑn/ /ˈmæɹəθən/ /ˈmɛɹə(ˌ)θɔn/ /ˈmɛɹəˌθɑn/ marathons n
marathon
A 42.195 kilometre (26 mile 385 yard) road race.
(figuratively, by extension) Any extended or sustained activity.

maraud /mɘˈɹoːd/ /məˈɹɔd/ /məˈɹɔːd/ v
roven
(intransitive) To move about in roving fashion looking for plunder.
plunderen
(transitive) To raid and pillage.

marauder /məˈɹɔːdə(ɹ)/ marauders n
vagebond
Someone who moves about in roving fashion looking for plunder.

marble /ˈmɑɹ.bəl/ /ˈmɑː.bəl/ marbles n
marmer
(uncountable, rock) A metamorphic rock of crystalline limestone. [from 12th c.]
knikker
(countable, games) A small ball used in games, originally of marble but now usually of glass or ceramic. [from 17th c.]

marbles n
knikkers
Any of several children's games played with small balls (made of marble or more commonly glass).

marcassin /mɑːˈkasɪn/ marcassins n
frisling everjong
A young wild boar.

march /mɑɹt͡ʃ/ /mɑːtʃ/ marches n
mars
A formal, rhythmic way of walking, used especially by soldiers, bands and in ceremonies.
A political rally or parade
Any song in the genre of music written for marching (see Wikipedia's article on this type of music)
grensmark
(now, _, archaic, historical) A border region, especially one originally set up to defend a boundary.
mark
(historical) A region at a frontier governed by a marquess.

march /mɑɹt͡ʃ/ /mɑːtʃ/ v
marcheren
(intransitive) To walk with long, regular strides, as a soldier does.
ten strijde trekken
To go to war; to make military advances.

marching band marching bands n
blaaskapel dweilorkest muziekkorps
A group of instrumental musicians who generally perform outdoors, and who often incorporate movement, usually some type of marching, with their musical performance.

mare /mɛə/ /mɛɚ/ mares n
merrie
An adult female horse.

mare's milk n
paardenmelk
Milk from a mare.

margarine /ˈmɑɹ.d͡ʒə.ɹɪn/ /ˈmɑɹ.d͡ʒəˌɹin/ /ˈmɑː.d͡ʒə.ɹɪn/ /ˌmɑː.d͡ʒəˈɹiːn/ /ˌmɑː.ɡəˈɹiːn/ margarines n
margarine
A spread, manufactured from a blend of vegetable oils (some of which are hydrogenated), emulsifiers etc, mostly used as a substitute for butter.

margay margays n
margay
Leopardus wiedii, a spotted cat native to Central and South America.

margin /ˈmɑːd͡ʒɪn/ /ˈmɑːɹd͡ʒ(ə)n/ margins n
kantlijn marge
(typography) The edge of the paper, typically left blank when printing but sometimes used for annotations etc.

margin of error margins of error n
foutmarge
(statistics) An expression of the lack of precision in the results obtained from a sample.

marginal /ˈmaː.d͡ʒɪ.nəl/ /ˈmɑɹ.d͡ʒɪ.nəl/ /ˈmɑː.d͡ʒɪ.nəl/ more marginal most marginal adj
marginaal

marginal sea marginal seas n
randzee
A part of ocean partially enclosed by land such as islands, archipelagos, or peninsulas.

marginal utility marginal utilities n
marginaal nut
(economics) The additional utility to a consumer from an additional unit of an economic good.

marginalize v
marginaliseren
(transitive) To relegate (something, especially a topic or a group of people) to the margins or to a lower limit; to exclude socially or otherwise.

margravate /ˈmɑːɡɹəveɪt/ margravates n
markgraafschap
A territory governed by a margrave or margravine. [from 18th c.]

margrave /ˈmɑɹɡɹeɪv/ /ˈmɑːɡɹeɪv/ margraves n
markgraaf
(historical) A feudal era military-administrative officer of comital rank in the Carolingian empire and some successor states, originally in charge of a border area.
markgraaf markies
(historical) A hereditary ruling prince in certain feudal states of the Holy Roman Empire and elsewhere; the titular equivalent became known as marquis or marquess.

marigold /ˈmæɹ.ɪˌɡoʊld/ /ˈmæɹ.ɪˌɡəʊld/ /ˈmɛɹ.ɪˌɡoʊld/ marigolds n
goudsbloem
Any of the Old World plants, of the genus Calendula, with orange, yellow or reddish flowers.
afrikaantje
Any of the New World plants, of the genus Tagetes, with orange, yellow or reddish flowers.

marijuana /-ˈhwɑ-/ /ˌmæɹ-/ /ˌmæɹɪˈwɑː.nə/ /ˌmɛɹɪˈwɑ.nə/ marijuanas n
marihuana
The inflorescence of the Cannabis sativa plant, smoked or ingested for euphoric effect.

marimba /mə.ˈɹɪm.bə/ marimbas n
marimba
(musical instrument) A musical instrument similar to a xylophone but clearer in pitch.

marina /məˈɹinə/ marinas n
jachthaven passantenhaven plezierhaven watersporthaven
A harbour for small boats.

marinade /ˌmaɹəˈneɪd/ /ˌmaɹɪˈneɪd/ /ˌmɛɹəˈneɪd/ /ˌmɛɹɪˈneɪd/ marinades n
marinade
A seasoned, often acidic liquid mixture in which food is marinated, or soaked, usually to flavor and prepare it for cooking.

marinate /ˈmæɹɪneɪt/ v
marineren
(ergative) To allow a sauce or flavoring mixture to absorb into something; to steep or soak something in a marinade to flavor or prepare it for cooking.

marine /məˈɹaɪn/ /məˈɹiːn/ /ˈmæɹɪn/ more marine most marine adj
maritiem marien
Belonging to or characteristic of the sea; existing or found in the sea; formed or produced by the sea.

marine /məˈɹaɪn/ /məˈɹiːn/ /ˈmæɹɪn/ marines n
marinier
(military, nautical) A soldier, normally a member of a marine corps, trained to serve on board or from a ship.

marine biology n
mariene biologie
(biology) The branch of biology dealing with organisms that live in the sea.

marine climate marine climates n
zeeklimaat
A relatively mild climate moderated by the presence of a large body of water.

marine corps /məˈɹinˌkɔɹ/ /məˈɹinˌkɔɹz/ marine corps n
marinier
A military organization of marines, soldiers who are trained and equipped to fight on or from ships.

marine mammal marine mammals n
zeezoogdier
A mammal which lives wholly in seawater, such as whales and dolphins, or that is restricted to coastal habitats and feeds on marine life, such as seals, sea cows, polar bears, and sea otters.

marionette /ˌmæɹi.əˈnɛt/ marionettes n
marionet
A puppet, usually made of wood, which is animated by the pulling of strings.

marital rape marital rapes n
verkrachting binnen het huwelijk
(legal) The rape of one's own spouse.

marital status marital statuses n
burgerlijke staat
One of several discrete options describing a person's relationship with a significant other, such as single, married, divorced, widowed, civil union, domestic partnership, etc.

maritime /ˈmæɹ.ɪˌtaɪm/ /ˈmæɹ.ɪˌtɑɪm/ /ˈmɛɹ.əˌtaɪm/ /ˈmɛɹ.ɪˌtaɪm/ more maritime most maritime adj
maritiem
Bordering on the sea; living near the seacoast; coastal.

maritime earwig maritime earwigs n
maritieme oorworm
An earwig of species Anisolabis maritima, found near the shoreline.

marjoram /ˈmɑɹd͡ʒəɹəm/ /ˈmɑːd͡ʒ(ə)ɹəm/ marjorams n
marjolein
A herb of the mint family, Origanum majorana, having aromatic leaves.
echte marjolein marjolein
The leaves of this plant used in flavouring food.

mark /mæɹk/ /mɑɹk/ /mɑː(ɾ)k/ /mɑːk/ marks n
blaam
A visible impression or sign; a blemish, scratch, or stain, whether accidental or intentional. [from 9th c.]
cijfer punt score
A score for finding the correct answer, or other academic achievement; the sum of such points gained as out of a possible total. [from 19th c.]
aanduiding markering teken
An indication or sign used for reference or measurement. [from 14th c.]
punt score
A score for a sporting achievement. [from 20th c.]
mark
(historical) A half pound, a former English and Scottish currency equivalent to 13 shillings and fourpence and notionally equivalent to a mark of sterling silver.

mark /mæɹk/ /mɑɹk/ /mɑː(ɾ)k/ /mɑːk/ v
markeren
To put a mark on (something); to make (something) recognizable by a mark; to label or write on (something).
aanduiden markeren optekenen
To create an indication of (a location).
neerpennen nota nemen noteren opschrijven
(of things) To identify (someone as a particular type of person or as having a particular role).
bevlekken
To distinguish (one person or thing from another).
verbeteren
(Canada, UK) To indicate the correctness of and give a score to (a school assignment, exam answers, etc.).

marker /ˈmɑː(ɹ)kə(ɹ)/ markers n
merker
(biology) A gene or DNA sequence with a known location on a chromosome that can be used to identify individuals or species.

marker pen marker pens n
fiche
A pen, often with a thick tip made of felt.

market /ˈmɑɹkət/ /ˈmɑɹkɪt/ /ˈmɑːkɪt/ markets n
markt-
A gathering of people for the purchase and sale of merchandise at a set time, often periodic.
A grocery store
(obsolete) The price for which a thing is sold in a market; hence, value; worth.
markt marktplein markt-
City square or other fairly spacious site where traders set up stalls and buyers browse the merchandise.
The sum total traded in a process of individuals trading for certain commodities.
markt afzetmarkt markt-
A group of potential customers for one's product.
markt afzetgebied afzetmarkt markt-
A geographical area where a certain commercial demand exists.
markt beurs markt-
A formally organized, sometimes monopolistic, system of trading in specified goods or effects.

market /ˈmɑɹkət/ /ˈmɑɹkɪt/ /ˈmɑːkɪt/ v
commercialiseren op de markt brengen vermarkten
(transitive) To make (products or services) available for sale and promote them.

market day market days n
marktdag
The day of the week in which a market is held in some particular location.

market economy market economies n
markteconomie
An economy in which goods and services are exchanged in a market, as opposed to a state-controlled economy.

market equilibrium market equilibriums n
marktevenwicht

market failure market failures n
marktfalen
(economics) A situation in which the allocation of goods and services by a free market is not efficient.

market garden market gardens n
tuinderij
(chiefly, _, UK) A garden whose produce is mostly intended for sale.

market price market prices n
marktprijs
(economics) The price at which a product, financial instrument, service or other tradable item can be bought and sold at an open market; the going price.

market share market shares n
marktaandeel
The percentage of some market held by a company, country, (sub)sector or any other actor or aggregate.

market square market squares n
marktplein
An open area in a town housing a public market, often on just one day per week; a marketplace.

market value market values n
marktwaarde
(finance) The price which a seller or insurer might reasonably expect to fetch for goods, services or securities on the open market.

markhor /ˈmɑɹkɔɹ/ /ˈmɑːkɔː/ markhors n
schroefhoorngeit
A large wild goat, Capra falconeri, especially Capra falconeri megaceros, syn. Capra megaceros, having huge flattened spiral horns, found in the western Himalayas.

marking gauge marking gauges n
kruishout

marksman /ˈmɑɹksmən/ marksmen n
scherpschutter
A man or person skilled at hitting targets, as with a firearm, bow, or thrown object.

markstone /ˈmɑːkstəʊn/ markstones n
marksteen
a boundary stone

markup /ˈmɑː(ɹ)k.ʌp/ markups n
marge verkoopsmarge
The percentage or amount by which a seller hikes up his buy-in price when determining his selling price.
prijsstijging
An increase in price.
opmaak
(computing) The notation that is used to indicate the meaning of the elements in an electronic document, or to dictate how text should be displayed.

markup language markup languages n
opmaaktaal
(computer language) A computer language using markup.

marl /mɑɹl/ /mɑːl/ marls n
mergel
A mixed earthy substance, consisting of carbonate of lime, clay, and possibly sand, in very variable proportions, and accordingly designated as calcareous, clayey, or sandy.

marlin /ˈmɑɹ.lɪn/ marlin marlins n
marlijn zwaardvis zeilvis
Any species of game fish belonging to either of the genera Tetrapturus or Makaira, with a crested dorsal fin and a pointed, spear-like projection of the upper jaw.

marmalade /ˈmɑɹ.mə.leɪd/ /ˈmɑː.mə.leɪd/ marmalades n
marmelade jam confituur
(obsolete) quince jam

marmot /ˈmɑɹ.mət/ /ˈmɑː.mət/ marmots n
marmot
Any of several large ground-dwelling rodents of the genera Marmota and Cynomys in the squirrel family.

maroon /məˈɹuːn/ /məˈɹəʉn/ /məˈɹʉːn/ more maroon most maroon adj
boslandcreools marron-
Associated with Maroon culture, communities or peoples.
bordeauxrood
Of a maroon color

maroon /məˈɹuːn/ /məˈɹəʉn/ /məˈɹʉːn/ maroons n
boslandcreool bosneger marron boslandcreoolse bosnegerin uitgestotene
A castaway; a person who has been marooned. [from 19th c.]

maroon /məˈɹuːn/ /məˈɹəʉn/ /məˈɹʉːn/ v
achterlaten verlaten
To abandon in a remote, desolate place, as on a desert island.

marquess /ˈmɑɹ.kwɪs/ /ˈmɑː.kwɪs/ marquesses n
markies
A title of nobility for a man ranking beneath a duke and above an earl.

marquetry /ˈmɑːkɪtɹi/ marquetries n
marqueterie
(uncountable, woodworking) A decorative technique in which veneers of wood, ivory, metal etc. are inlaid into a wooden surface to form intricate designs.

marquisate /ˈmɑː.kwɪ.sət/ marquisates n
markgraafschap markizaat
The territory held by a marquis, margrave or marchioness.

marram /ˈmæɹəm/ marrams n
helm
Ammophila arenaria, a coarse grass found on sandy beaches.

marriage /ˈmeɹɪdʒ/ /ˈmæɹɪdʒ/ /ˈmɛɹɪdʒ/ marriages n
huwelijk echt
The state of being married. [from 14th c.]
huwelijk
(often, _, specifically) The union of two people of opposite sex, to the exclusion of all others.
(figuratively) A close union. [from 15th c.]
A joining of two parts.
bruiloft huwelijk
A wedding; a ceremony in which people wed. [from 14th c.]

marriage certificate marriage certificates n
huwelijksakte
(law) An official record indicating that two individuals were legally married on the date of the certificate.

marriageable more marriageable most marriageable adj
huwbaar
Suitable for marriage; nubile.

married /ˈmæɹ.id/ /ˈmæɹ.ɪd/ /ˈmɛɹ.id/ adj
getrouwd gehuwd
In a state of marriage; having a wife or a husband.

married couple married couples n
echtpaar
Two people who are married to each other.

marrow /ˈmæɹoʊ/ /ˈmæɹəʊ/ /ˈmɛ(ə)ɹoʊ/ marrows n
merg
(uncountable) The substance inside bones which produces blood cells.
mergpompoen
(countable) A kind of vegetable like a large courgette/zucchini or squash.

marrowbone marrowbones n
mergbeen
A bone containing edible marrow. [from 14th c.]

marry /ˈmeɹ.i/ /ˈmæɹ.i/ /ˈmɛɹ.i/ v
trouwen huwen
(intransitive) To enter into the conjugal or connubial state; to take a husband or a wife. [from 14th c.]
trouwen in de echt verbinden huwen zich in de echt verbinden
(transitive) To unite in wedlock or matrimony; to perform the ceremony of joining spouses; to bring about a marital union according to the laws or customs of a place. [from 16th c.]

marry me phraseologicalUnit
trouw met mij
the shortest form of marriage proposal

marry off v
uithuwelijken
(idiomatic) To successfully arrange the marriage of someone, especially a relative.

marsh /mæʃ/ /mɑɹʃ/ /mɑː(ɹ)ʃ/ marshes n
moeras moer broek
An area of low, wet land, often with tall grass.

marsh buck marsh bucks n
langhoefantilope moerasantilope sitatoenga
A swamp-dwelling antelope found throughout Central Africa, Tragelaphus spekii

marsh deer marsh deer n
moerashert
A large deer of the wetlands of South America, Blastocerus dichotomus.

marsh harrier marsh harriers n
bruine kiekendief kiekendief
Any member of the raptor genus Circus of similar appearance and habit to Circus aeruginosus.

marsh mallow marsh mallows n
heemst
A European species of plant in the mallow family, Althaea officinalis, historically used medicinally and the source of what became the modern marshmallow confection (which no longer contains the plant).

marsh sandpiper marsh sandpipers n
poelruiter
A small wader, Tringa stagnatilis.

marsh tit marsh tits n
glanskop
A passerine bird of the tit family (Poecile palustris).

marshal /ˈmɑɹʃəl/ /ˈmɑːʃəl/ marshals n
hofmaarschalk maarschalk
(historical) A high-ranking officer in the household of a medieval prince or lord, who was originally in charge of the cavalry and later the military forces in general.
maarschalk
A military officer of the highest rank in several countries, including France and the former Soviet Union; equivalent to a general of the army in the United States. See also field marshal.
ceremoniemeester
A person in charge of the ceremonial arrangement and management of a gathering.

marshalling yard marshalling yards n
rangeerterrein

marshmallow /mɑːʃˈmæləʊ/ /ˈmɑɹʃˌmæl.oʊ/ /ˈmɑɹʃˌmɛl.oʊ/ marshmallows n
marshmallow
A type of confectionery, originally (since Ancient Egyptian times) made from this plant, but now generally made of sugar or corn syrup, gelatin that has been presoftened in water, gum arabic, flavorings, and sometimes beaten egg whites, all whipped to a spongy consistency. [from 19th c.]
(figuratively) Someone who is soft and benign.

marshrutka marshrutkas n
marsjroetka
(transport) A share taxi in the CIS countries, the Baltic states, and Bulgaria. The role of the modern marshrutka is similar to that of the minibus in other countries, except that some implementations of marshrutka allow passengers to stand.

marsupial /mɑɹ.ˈsu.pi.əl/ /mɑː.ˈsuː.pi.əl/ marsupials n
buideldier
Any member of the mammalian infraclass Marsupialia, including those where the female has a pouch in which it rears its young through early infancy, such as kangaroos, koalas, wombats and opossums, as well as the pouchless shrew opossums.

martagon martagons n
Turkse lelie
The Turk's cap lily (Lilium martagon). [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

marten /ˈmɑɹ.tən/ /ˈmɑː.tən/ /ˈmɑː.tɪn/ [ˈmɑɹ.ʔn̩] martens n
marter
Any carnivorous mammal of the genus Martes in the family Mustelidae.

martial art martial arts n
vechtsport gevechtskunst gevechtssport krijgskunst vechtkunst
Any of several fighting styles which contain systematized methods of training for combat, both armed and unarmed; often practiced as a sport, e.g. boxing, karate, judo, silat, wrestling, or Muay Thai.

martial law n
krijgswet staat van beleg
Rule by military authorities, especially when imposed on a civilian population in time of war or other crisis, or in an occupied territory.

martini /mɑɹˈtini/ /mɑːˈtiːni/ martinis n
martini
(sometimes, proscribed) Any cocktail served in a cocktail glass, often sweet or fruity and aimed at women.

martlet martlets n
merlet
(heraldic charge) A depiction of a bird similar to a house martin or swallow with stylized feet.

martyr /ˈmɐːtə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɑɹ.tɚ/ /ˈmɑːtə(ɹ)/ [ˈmɐːtə(ɹ)] [ˈmɐːɾə(ɹ)] [ˈmɑɹ.ɾɚ] martyrs n
martelaar martelares
One who willingly accepts being put to death for adhering openly to one's religious beliefs; notably, saints canonized after martyrdom.
martelaar
(by extension) One who sacrifices their life, station, or something of great personal value, for the sake of principle or to sustain a cause.
(with a prepositional phrase of cause) One who suffers greatly and/or constantly, even involuntarily.

martyrology martyrologies n
martyrologie martyrologium
(Roman Catholicism, often, _, capitalized) A liturgical calendar of days for the commemoration of formally recognized saints, usually including some biographical notes.

martyry martyries n
martelaarsschrijn martyrium
A shrine in honor of a (usually religious, notably Christian) martyr, possibly at his grave.

marvellous /ˈmɑɹvələs/ /ˈmɑːvləs/ /ˈmɑːvələs/ more marvellous most marvellous adj
wonderbaar geweldig
(British spelling) Exciting wonder or surprise; astonishing; wonderful.

marvelous /ˈmɑɹvələs/ /ˈmɑːvləs/ /ˈmɑːvələs/ more marvelous most marvelous adj
geweldig wonderbaar
(US spelling) Exciting wonder or surprise; astonishing; wonderful.

marzipan /ˈmɑɹtsəpæn/ /ˈmɑɹtsəpɑn/ /ˈmɑɹzəpæn/ /ˈmɑːzɪpæn/ /ˌmɑːzɪˈpæn/ marzipans n
marsepein
A confection made from a paste of almonds, sugar and egg white as a binder.

mascara /məsˈkɑːɹə/ /məˈskɑːɹə/ /ˌmæsˈkæɹə/ /ˌmæsˈkɑːɹə/ mascaras n
mascara
A cosmetic used to darken and thicken the eyelashes.

mascaron /ˈmæskəˌɹɒn/ mascarons n
mascaron
(architectural element) A carved, ornamental face, usually human, sometimes frightening or chimeric whose alleged function was originally to frighten away evil spirits so that they would not enter the building.

mascot /ˈmæsˌkɑːt/ /ˈmæsˌkɒt/ mascots n
mascotte
Something thought to bring good luck.
Something, especially a person or animal, used to symbolize a sports team, company, organization or other group.

masculine /ˈmæskjələn/ /ˈmæskjʊlɪn/ more masculine most masculine adj
mannelijk
Of or pertaining to the male sex; biologically male, not female.
Belonging to males; typically used by males.
(of a noun) Being of the masculine class or grammatical gender, and inflected in that manner.

masculinity /ˌmæskjəˈlɪnɪti/ masculinities n
mannelijkheid masculiniteit
The degree or property of being masculine or manly; manliness.

masculism masculisms n
masculinisme
Support for patriarchy / male domination of women; opposition to equality for women; anti-feminism.

mashed potatoes n
aardappelpuree
(uncountable, or, in the plural) A dish consisting of potatoes that have been boiled, mashed to a pulpy consistency, and mixed with such ingredients as butter or milk.

mask /mæsk/ /mɑːsk/ masks n
masker
A cover, or partial cover, for the face, used for disguise or protection.
That which disguises; a pretext or subterfuge.

mask /mæsk/ /mɑːsk/ v
maskeren
(transitive) To cover (the face or something else), in order to conceal the identity or protect against injury; to cover with a mask or visor.

masked lapwing masked lapwings n
maskerkievit
A large, common and conspicuous species of lapwing native to Australia, New Zealand and New Guinea, Vanellus miles.

masked shrike masked shrikes n
maskerklauwier
Lanius nubicus, a large songbird species in the shrike family (Laniidae).

masking tape masking tapes n
schildersplakband
A pressure-sensitive tape made of a thin and easy-to-tear paper characterized by its ease of removal, not leaving adhesive behind. It is used mainly in painting, to mask off areas that should not be painted.

masochism /ˈmæs.ə.kɪ.zəm/ /ˈmæz.ə.kɪ.zəm/ masochisms n
masochisme
The (often sexual) enjoyment of receiving pain or humiliation.

masochist /ˈmæ.səˌkɪst/ masochists n
masochist
Someone who enjoys pain or humiliation, or who derives pleasure from harming oneself or being harmed by others.

masochistic /ˌmæ.səˈkɪs.tɪk/ more masochistic most masochistic adj
masochistisch
Deriving (especially sexual) pleasure from abuse, being punished, or dominated.

mason /ˈmeɪsən/ masons n
metselaar metser
A bricklayer, one whose occupation is to build with stone or brick

mass /mæs/ /mɑs/ masser massest adj
massa
Involving a mass of things; concerning a large quantity or number.
Involving a mass of people; of, for, or by the masses.

mass /mæs/ /mɑs/ masses n
massa
(physics) A measure of the inertia of a mass of matter, one of four fundamental properties of matter. SI unit of mass: kilogram.
(medicine) A palpable or visible abnormal globular structure; a tumor.
A quantity of matter cohering together so as to make one body, or an aggregation of particles or things which collectively make one body or quantity, usually of considerable size.
(pharmaceutical drug) A medicinal substance made into a cohesive, homogeneous lump, of consistency suitable for making pills; as, blue mass.
hoeveelheid massa
A large quantity; a sum.
Bulk; magnitude; body; size.
massa meerderheid
The principal part; the main body.

mass /mæs/ /mɑːs/ masses n
mis
(Christianity) Celebration of the Eucharist.
(Christianity, usually as the Mass) The sacrament of the Eucharist.
A musical setting of parts of the mass.

mass /mæs/ /mɑs/ v
ophopen samenhopen samennemen
(transitive) To form or collect into a mass; to form into a collective body; to bring together into masses; to assemble.

mass /mæs/ /mɑːs/ v
misvieren vieren
(intransitive, obsolete) To celebrate mass.

mass grave mass graves n
massagraf verzamelgraf
A grave containing many corpses.

mass media n
massamedia
Collectively, the communications media, especially television, radio, and newspapers, that reach the mass of the people.

mass medium mass media mass mediums n
massamedium
Any means of public communication that reaches a large audience.

mass murder mass murders n
massamoord
The killing of a large number of people over a short period of time.

mass noun mass nouns n
niet-telbaar substantief niet-telbaar zelfstandig naamwoord
A noun that normally cannot be counted.

mass production n
massaproductie
The process of manufacturing products on a large scale.

mass shooting /mæsˈʃutɪŋ/ [mæsˈʃuɾɪŋ] mass shootings n
schietpartij
(chiefly, US, crime) The shooting of multiple people over a short period of time, particularly when there are many victims and/or the victims are chosen indiscriminately.

mass surveillance n
massabewaking massasurveillance
The pervasive surveillance of an entire population, or a substantial fraction thereof.

massacre /ˈmæs.ə.kə(ɹ)/ /ˈmæs.ə.kɚ/ massacres n
bloedbad
The killing of a considerable number (usually limited to people) where little or no resistance can be made, with indiscriminate violence, without necessity, and/or contrary to civilized norms.

massage /məˈsɑd͡ʒ/ /məˈsɑʒ/ /məˈsɑː(d)ʒ/ /ˈmæsɑː(d)ʒ/ massages n
massage
The action of rubbing, kneading or hitting someone's body, to help the person relax, prepare for muscular action (as in contact sports) or to relieve aches.

massage /məˈsɑd͡ʒ/ /məˈsɑʒ/ /məˈsɑː(d)ʒ/ /ˈmæsɑː(d)ʒ/ v
masseren
(transitive) To rub and knead (someone's body or a part of a body), to perform a massage on (somebody).
manipuleren
(transitive) To manipulate (data, a document etc.) to make it more presentable or more convenient to work with.
vervalsen
(transitive) To falsify (data or accounts).

masseur /məˈsɜː/ /məˈsɝ/ /məˈsʊɹ/ masseurs masseuse n
masseur masseuse
(massage) A person (especially male) who performs massage.

masseuse /maˈsɜːz/ /məˈsuːs/ /məˈsʊz/ masseur masseuses n
masseuse
A woman who performs massage; a female masseur.

massif /mæˈsiːf/ /ˈmæsɪf/ massifs n
bergmassief massief
A principal mountain mass.

massive /ˈmæs.ɪv/ more massive most massive adj
massief
(medicine) Affecting a large portion of the body, or severe.

mast /mæst/ /mɑːst/ masts n
mast
(nautical, communications, aviation) A tall, slim post or tower, usually tapering upward, used to support, for example, sails or observation platforms on a ship, the main rotor of a helicopter, flags, floodlights, meteorological instruments, or communications equipment, such as an aerial, usually supported by guy-wires (except in the case of a helicopter). [from 9th c.]
The fruit of forest-trees (beech, oak, chestnut, pecan, etc.), especially if having fallen from the tree, used as fodder for pigs and other animals. [from 10th c.]

mast cell mast cells n
mastocyt mestcel
A resident cell of connective tissue that contains many granules rich in histamine and heparin.

mastaba /mæˈstaːbə/ /ˈmæstəbə/ mastabas n
mastaba
(architecture) A rectangular structure with a flat top and slightly sloping sides, built during Ancient Egyptian times above tombs that were situated on flat land. Mastabas were made of wood, mud bricks, stone, or a combination of these materials. Some are solid structures, while others can contain one or more rooms, sometimes decorated with paintings or inscriptions.

mastalgia mastalgias n
mastalgie
(medicine) Breast pain.

master /ˈmas.tə/ /ˈmaːs.tə/ /ˈmæs.tɚ/ /ˈmɑs.tə/ /ˈmɑːs.tə/ masters mistress n
meester
An expert at something.
The original of a document or of a recording.

master /ˈmas.tə/ /ˈmaːs.tə/ /ˈmæs.tɚ/ /ˈmɑs.tə/ /ˈmɑːs.tə/ v
beheersen controleren
(transitive) To become the master of; to subject to one's will, control, or authority; to conquer; to overpower; to subdue.

master key master keys n
loper moedersleutel
A key designed to open a set of several locks; a passkey.

master of ceremonies masters of ceremonies n
ceremoniemeester
Someone who acts as a host at a formal event.

master's degree master's degrees n
master
A postgraduate degree which aims to assist students in developing a mastery for a particular academic field or profession.

master's thesis master's theses n
masterscriptie masterthese masterthesis
A thesis submitted for a master's degree.

masterpiece /ˈmæstɚˌpis/ /ˈmɑːstəˌpiːs/ masterpieces n
meesterwerk
A piece of work that has been given much critical praise, especially one that is considered the greatest work of a person's career.
A work of outstanding creativity, skill or workmanship.
meesterproef
A work created in order to qualify as a master craftsman and member of a guild.

mastership masterships n
meesterschap

mastery /ˈmæs.tɚ.i/ /ˈmɑːs.t(ə.)ɹi/ masteries n
meesterschap

mastic /ˈmæstɪk/ mastics n
mastaka mastiek mastiekboom
An evergreen shrub or small tree, Pistacia lentiscus (mastic tree), native to the Mediterranean.
mastiek
(especially, Commonwealth English) Any of various cements, usually flexible and waterproof, used as an adhesive, sealant, caulk, or filler.

mastiff /ˈmæstɪf/ mastiffs mastives n
mastiff
One of an old breed of powerful, deep-chested, and smooth-coated dogs, used chiefly as watchdogs and guard dogs.

mastitis /mæsˈtaɪtɪs/ mastitides mastitises n
mastitis borstontsteking
(pathology) Inflammation of a breast.

masturbate /ˈmaː.stə.bæɪt/ /ˈmæ.stə.beɪt/ /ˈmæs.tɚ.beɪt/ v
masturberen
(intransitive) To stimulate oneself sexually, especially by use of one’s hand or a sex toy made for this purpose, often to the point of ejaculation or orgasm.

masturbation /ˌmæstəˈbeɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌmæstɚˈbeɪʃən/ /ˌmɑːstəˈbeɪʃ(ə)n/ masturbations n
masturbatie zelfbevrediging
Manual erotic stimulation of the genitals or other erotic regions, often to orgasm, either by oneself or by a partner.

masturbatory /ˈmæs.tɚ.bəˌtɔːr.i/ /ˌmæs.tɜː(ɹ)ˈbeɪ.tə.ɹi/ more masturbatory most masturbatory adj
masturbatorisch
Of or relating to masturbation.

masu /ˈmasuː/ masu n
masu
A square wooden box, originally used to measure rice in Japan during the feudal period.

mat /mæt/ [mæʔ(t̚)] mats n
deurmat mat
A flat piece of coarse material used for wiping one’s feet, or as a decorative or protective floor covering.
mat onderlegger placemat turnmat
(athletics) A floor pad to protect athletes.

matador /ˈma.tə.dɔː/ /ˈmæ.tə.dɔɹ/ matadora matadores matadors n
stierenvechter
(bullfighting) The person whose aim is to kill the bull in a bullfight.

match /mæt͡ʃ/ matches n
wedstrijd match
(sports) A competitive sporting event such as a boxing meet, a baseball game, or a cricket match.
lucifer zwavelstokje
A device made of wood or paper, at the tip coated with chemicals that ignite with the friction of being dragged (struck) against a rough dry surface.
evenknie gelijke
Someone with a measure of an attribute equaling or exceeding the object of comparison.

match /mæt͡ʃ/ v
overeenstemmen
(transitive) To agree with; to be equal to; to correspond to.
overeenkomen
(transitive) To make a successful match or pairing.
evenaren
(transitive) To equal or exceed in achievement.

match fixing n
matchfixing wedstrijdvervalsing
(sports) The act of losing, or playing to a pre-determined result, in sports matches after betting against oneself.

matchbook matchbooks n
luciferboekje
A small folded sheet of cardboard containing rows of cardboard matches, generally with a striker on the outside.

matchbox matchboxes n
luciferdoosje luciferdoos
A small cardboard box in which matches are kept.

matchless more matchless most matchless adj
onvergelijkelijk
Having no match; without equal.

matchmaker matchmakers n
koppelaar koppelaarster
Someone who finds suitable dates or marriage partners for other people.

mate /meɪt/ mates n
partner gezel paringsgezel
(especially of a non-human animal) A breeding partner.
gabber kameraad makker maat(je)
(colloquial, British, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, sometimes elsewhere in the Commonwealth) A friend, usually of the same sex.
maat scheepsmaat
(nautical) A ship's officer, subordinate to the master on a commercial ship.
gast maat
A technical assistant in certain trades (e.g. gasfitter's mate, plumber's mate); sometimes an apprentice.

mate /meɪt/ v
schaakmat spelen
(chess)
paren
(intransitive) To copulate.
(intransitive) To pair in order to raise offspring.
koppelen paren
(transitive) To arrange in matched pairs.

material /məˈtiɹ.i.əl/ /məˈtɪə.ɹɪ.əl/ more material most material adj
materieel materiële
Having to do with matter; consisting of matter.
materieel materiële wereldlijk wereldlijke
Worldly, as opposed to spiritual.

material /məˈtiɹ.i.əl/ /məˈtɪə.ɹɪ.əl/ materials n
materiaal grondstof
Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.
materiaal
Text written for a specific purpose.
stof naaigoed
Cloth to be made into a garment. Fabric.

materialist /məˈtiːɹɪəlɪst/ more materialist most materialist adj
materialistisch
Having features typical of philosophical materialism.

materialist /məˈtiːɹɪəlɪst/ materialists n
materialist
Someone who is materialistic, concerned only with material possessions.
A follower or proponent of philosophical materialism.

materialize v
materialiseren
(transitive) To cause to take physical form, or to cause an object to appear.

maternal /məˈtɜːnəl/ /məˈtɝnəl/ more maternal most maternal adj
moederlijk
Of or pertaining to a mother; having the characteristics of a mother; motherly.
langs moeders kant
Related through the mother, or her side of the family.

maternal aunt maternal aunts n
tante
A sister of one's mother.
A sister-in-law of one's mother; the wife or ex-wife of a maternal uncle.
An aunt on one's mother's side of the family, including both

maternal death maternal deaths n
zwangerschapsdood
The death of a woman that occurs directly related to the procreative process; obstetric death.

maternal grandfather maternal grandfathers n
grootvader van moederszijde
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see maternal,‎ grandfather. (This entry is a translation hub.)

maternal grandmother maternal grandmothers n
grootmoeder van moederszijde
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see maternal,‎ grandmother. (This entry is a translation hub.)

maternal uncle maternal uncles n
nonkel oom
The brother or brother-in-law of one’s mother. (This entry is a translation hub.)

maternity /məˈtɜː(ɹ)nɪti/ maternities n
materniteit moederschap
The state of being a mother; motherhood.

maternity leave maternity leaves n
moederschapsrust zwangerschapsverlof
A leave of absence from a job for a mother to care of a baby.

math /mæθ/ maths n
wiskunde
(informal, uncountable, North America, Philippines) Arithmetic calculations; (see do the math).

mathematical /ˌmæθəˈmætəkəl/ /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəl/ more mathematical most mathematical adj
wiskundig
Of, or relating to mathematics
theoretisch
Possible but highly improbable

mathematical analysis mathematical analyses n
wiskundige analyse
(mathematics) The mathematical study of functions, sequences, series, limits, derivatives and integrals.

mathematically more mathematically most mathematically adv
wiskundig
According to or using mathematics.

mathematician /ˌmæθ(.ə)məˈtɪʃ.ən/ mathematicians n
mathematicus wiskundige
An expert on mathematics.

mathematics /mæθ(ə)ˈmætəks/ /mæθ(ə)ˈmætɪks/ n
wiskunde mathematica mathematiek mathesis
An abstract representational system studying numbers, shapes, structures, quantitative change and relationships between them.
wiskunde mathematica mathematiek mathesis rekenvaardigheid
A person's ability to count, calculate, and use different systems of mathematics at differing levels.

maths /mæs/ /mæθs/ /mɛts/ n
wiskunde
(informal, Commonwealth, rarely Canada)

mating call mating calls n
paarroep
A sound made by an animal to attract a member of the opposite sex for breeding.

mating season mating seasons n
paarseizoen
(zoology) The time of the year during which members of a certain species of animal tend to mate.

matriarch /ˈmeɪtɹiɑɹk/ /ˈmeɪtɹɪˌɑːk/ matriarchs n
matriarch aartsmoeder
A female leader of a family, a tribe or an ethnic or religious group.

matriarchal more matriarchal most matriarchal adj
matriarchaal
Governed by (or as if by) a matriarch.

matriarchate /ˈmeɪtɹiɑːkət/ matriarchates n
matriarchaat
The position of a matriarch.

matriarchy matriarchies n
matriarchaat

matriculation /məˌtrɪkjəˈleɪʃən/ /məˌtrɪkjʊˈleɪʃən/ matriculations n
inschrijving
Enrollment in a college or university.
toelatingsexamen
A pass in some university examinations.

matrix /mæːʈ.rɪks/ /mɛʈ.rɪks/ /ˈmeɪ.tɹɪks/ /ˈmæt.ɹɪks/ /ˈmæɪ.tɹɪks/ matrices matrixes n
matrix
(biology) An extracellular matrix, the material or tissue between the cells of animals or plants.
(mathematics) A rectangular arrangement of numbers or terms having various uses such as transforming coordinates in geometry, solving systems of linear equations in linear algebra and representing graphs in graph theory.
(computing) A two-dimensional array.

matron /ˈmeɪtɹən/ matrons n
matrone
A mature or elderly woman.
directrice hoofdverpleegster
A housekeeper, especially, a woman who manages the domestic economy of a public institution.

matte /mæt/ more matte most matte adj
mat
(American spelling) Dull; not reflective of light.

matter /ˈmætə/ /ˈmætɚ/ [-ɾɚ] matters n
materie
(physics) The basic structural component of the universe, usually having mass and volume.
(physics) Matter made up of normal particles, not antiparticles.
stof materie
A kind of substance.

matter /ˈmætə/ /ˈmætɚ/ [-ɾɚ] v
belangrijk zijn er toe doen uitmaken
(intransitive, stative) To be important. [from 16th c.]
(transitive, in negative constructions, now, England, _, regional, Caribbean) To care about, to mind; to find important. [from 17th c.]

matter of life and death matters of life and death n
kwestie van leven of dood
Something whose outcome could result in either someone's survival or their death

mattock /ˈmætək/ mattocks n
hak
An agricultural tool whose blades are at right angles to the body, similar to a pickaxe.

mattress /ˈmætɹɪs/ mattresses n
matras zinkstuk
A pad on which a person can recline and sleep, usually having an inner section of coiled springs covered with foam or other cushioning material then enclosed with cloth fabric.
zinkstuk
A form of retaining wall used to support foundations or an embankment

mature /məˈt(j)ʊəɹ/ /məˈtjʊə/ /məˈt͡ʃɔː/ /məˈt͡ʃɝ/ /məˈt͡ʃʊ(ə)ɹ/ /məˈt͡ʃʊə/ maturer maturest more mature most mature adj
rijp volgroeid volwassen
Fully developed; grown up in terms of physical appearance, behaviour or thinking; ripe.

mature /məˈt(j)ʊəɹ/ /məˈtjʊə/ /məˈt͡ʃɔː/ /məˈt͡ʃɝ/ /məˈt͡ʃʊ(ə)ɹ/ /məˈt͡ʃʊə/ v
rijpen volgroeien volwassen worden
(intransitive, of food, especially fruit) To attain maturity, to become mature or ripe.
vervallen
(intransitive, finance) To reach the date when payment is due.

maturity /məˈtjʊəɹəti/ /məˈtʊəɹəti/ /məˈt͡ʃʊəɹəti/ maturities n
maturiteit rijpheid betaaldatum vervaldag
The state of being mature, ready or ripe; the prime state of productibility and self expression.
geslachtsrijpheid maturiteit volwassenheid wasdom
When bodily growth has completed and/or reproduction can begin.

matzo /ˈmætsə/ /ˈmætsəʊ/ /ˈmɑːtsoʊ/ /ˈmɑːtsə/ /ˌmɑːˈtsɑː/ matzos matzot matzoth n
matse matze
(uncountable) Thin, unleavened bread in Jewish cuisine.

maudlin /ˈmɑːd.lɪn/ /ˈmɔːd.lɪn/ more maudlin most maudlin adj
melodramatisch schreierig sentimenteel
Extravagantly or excessively sentimental; mawkish, self-pitying. [from 17th c.]

maul /mɔːl/ mauls n
kloofbijl
A heavy long-handled hammer, used for splitting logs by driving a wedge into them, or in combat.

maul /mɔːl/ v
mishandelen
To handle someone or something in a rough way.
toetakelen
To savage; to cause serious physical wounds (usually used of an animal).

maunch /mɑːnt͡ʃ/ maunches n
mouw
(heraldiccharge) A long stylised sleeve.

maunderer maunderers n
babbelaar babbelkous
A babbler, a mumbler, one who speaks incessantly.

maundy /ˈmɔːn.di/ maundies n
voetwassing
(Christianity) The ceremony of washing the feet of poor persons or inferiors, performed as a religious rite on Maundy Thursday in commemoration of Christ's washing the disciples' feet at the Last Supper.

mausoleum /ˌmɔ.səˈli.əm/ /ˌmɔː.zəˈliː.əm/ mausolea mausoleums n
mausoleum
A large stately tomb or a building housing such a tomb or several tombs.

mauve /moʊv/ /mɔːv/ /məʊv/ mauver mauvest more mauve most mauve adj
mauve paars
Having a pale purple colour.

mauve /moʊv/ /mɔːv/ /məʊv/ mauves n
mauve paars
The colour of this dye; a pale purple or violet colour.

maven /ˈmeɪv(ə)n/ /ˈmeɪvn̩/ mavens n
expert specialist zelf-benoemde
(chiefly, US) An expert in a given field; also, a person who is interested in and knowledgeable about a particular activity or thing; an aficionado.

maverick /ˈmævəɹɪk/ more maverick most maverick adj
eigenwijs
Showing independence in thoughts or actions.

maverick /ˈmævəɹɪk/ mavericks n
individualist nonconformist
(by extension) One who is unconventional or does not abide by rules. [from 1880s]

maw /mɑ/ /mɔ/ /mɔː/ maws n
maag pens
(archaic) The stomach, especially of an animal.

maxilla /mækˈsɪl.ə/ maxillae maxillas maxillæ n
kaakbeen
(skeleton) Either of the two bones that lie with one on each side of the upper jaw lateral to the premaxilla and that in higher vertebrates bear most of the teeth.

maximal /ˈmæksɪməl/ adj
maximaal
Largest, greatest (in magnitude), highest, most.

maximize /ˈmæksəmaɪz/ v
maximaliseren
to make as large as possible

may /meɪ/ v
mogen
(modal auxiliary verb, defective) To have permission to, be allowed. Used in granting permission and in questions to make polite requests. [from 9th c.]
(subjunctive present, defective) Expressing a wish (with present subjunctive effect). [from 16th c.]
misschien
(modal auxiliary verb, defective) Expressing a present possibility; possibly. [from 13th c.]

may the Force be with you phraseologicalUnit
moge de Kracht met u zijn
(idiomatic) Used to wish someone luck with a difficult endeavor.

maybe /ˈmeɪbi/ [ˈmeɪ̯bi] adv
misschien mogelijk wellicht mogelijkerwijs het zou kunnen
(as a pro-sentence) Perhaps that is true (expressing no commitment to a decision or a neutral viewpoint to a statement).

mayfly mayflies n
eendagsvlieg haft
Any of the many fragile insects of the order Ephemeroptera that develop in fresh water and live very briefly as winged adults.

mayhem /ˈmeɪhɛm/ /ˈmeɪəm/ mayhems n
chaos wanorde
A state or situation of great confusion, disorder, trouble or destruction; chaos.

mayonnaise /ˈmeɪ.ə.neɪz/ /ˈmæn.eɪz/ /ˌmeɪ.əˈneɪz/ [ˈmɐ.jɔ.nɛs] [ˈmɛən-] mayonnaises n
mayonaise
Any cold dish with that dressing as an ingredient.

mayor /ˈmeɪ.ə/ /ˈmeɪ.ɚ/ /ˈmɛə̯/ /ˈmɛɚ/ mayors n
burgemeester
(Ireland, rare, obsolete) A member of a city council.

mayor of the palace mayors of the palace n
hofmeier
(historical) In the Merovingian kingdoms, the king’s steward and, by the 7th century, de facto regent.

mayoress /meɪəˈɹɛs/ /meɪɚˈɛs/ /mɛəˈɹɛs/ mayor mayoresses n
burgemeesteres
A daughter or female friend of a male mayor chosen by him to hold the title mayoress.

maypole maypoles n
meiboom
A pole, garlanded with streamers held by people who dance around it to celebrate May Day.

maze /ˈmeɪz/ mazes n
doolhof labyrint
A labyrinth; a puzzle consisting of a complicated network of paths or passages, the aim of which is to find one's way through.

mazel tov /ˈmaz(ə)l ˌtɒf/ /ˈmaz(ə)l ˌtɒv/ /ˈmɑz(ə)lˌtɑf/ /ˈmɑz(ə)lˌtɑv/ /ˈmɑz(ə)lˌtɔf/ /ˈmɑz(ə)lˌtɔv/ interjection
mazaal tob mazal tov mazzel tov mazzeltof mazzeltow
(in a, _, Jewish, _, context) Used to express congratulations or good wishes, especially at weddings.

mazut mazuts n
mazout stookolie
(petrochemistry) A heavy, low-quality fuel oil, used in generating plants and similar applications, or broken down to produce diesel.

mañana /mɑːˈnjɑːnə/ /məˈnjænə/ /məˈnjɑːnə/ adv
ooit
(humorous) Some unspecified time in the future.

me /mi/ /miː/ pronoun
mij me mijn
(archaic, proscribed) Myself; as a reflexive direct object of a verb.
me mijn
As the object of a preposition.
mij me
(colloquial, proscribed) Myself; as a reflexive indirect object of a verb; the ethical dative.
ik
(nonstandard, not with and) As the subject of a verb.

me neither phraseologicalUnit
ik ook niet
(colloquial) Used to say that a negative-containing statement of the previous speaker applies to the speaker as well.

me too phraseologicalUnit
ik ook
That applies to me as well.

mea culpa /ˌmeɪ.əˈkʊl.pə/ /ˌmeɪ.əˈkʌl.pə/ /ˌmiː.əˈkʊl.pə/ /ˌmiː.əˈkʌl.pə/ mea culpae mea culpas n
mijn schuld
An instance of mea culpa; an apology.

mead /miːd/ meads n
mede
An alcoholic drink fermented from honey and water.

meadery /ˈmidəɹi/ /ˈmiːdəɹi/ meaderies n
mederij
A place where mead is made.

meadow /ˈmɛd.oʊ/ /ˈmɛd.əʊ/ [ˈmɛɾoʊ] meadows n
weide wei
A field or pasture; a piece of land covered or cultivated with grass, usually intended to be mown for hay.

meadow pipit meadow pipits n
graspieper
A small passerine bird (Anthus pratensis).

meadow saxifrage meadow saxifrages n
knolsteenbreek
The plant Saxifraga granulata.

meadowsweet /ˈmɛdoʊˈswit/ /ˈmɛdəʊswiːt/ meadowsweets n
moerasspirea
A Eurasian perennial flowering plant of Rosaceae family, Filipendula ulmaria.

meager /ˈmiɡɚ/ /ˈmiːɡə/ meagerer meagerest adj
mager
Having little flesh; lean; thin.
schamel mager
Poor, deficient or inferior in amount, quality or extent

meagre /ˈmiːɡɚ/ meagrer meagrest adj
karig mager schraal

meagre /ˈmiːɡɚ/ meagres n
ombervis
Argyrosomus regius, an edible fish of the family Sciaenidae.

meal /mil/ /miːl/ [miəɫ] meals n
maaltijd maal
(countable) Food that is prepared and eaten, usually at a specific time, and usually in a comparatively large quantity (as opposed to a snack).
meel
The coarse-ground edible part of various grains often used to feed animals; flour or a coarser blend than flour.

mealtime mealtimes n
etenstijd
The appointed time at which a meal is served or eaten.

mealworm beetle mealworm beetles n
meeltor
A darkling beetle (or darkening beetle) of species Tenebrio molitor, in the family Tenebrionidae, whose larvae (mealworms) are typically used as a food source for reptile, fish, and avian pets.

mealy-mouthed more mealy-mouthed most mealy-mouthed adj
huichelachtig
Prone to speaking evasively, indirectly, or duplicitously; not forthright.

mealybug mealybugs n
wolluis

mean /min/ /miːn/ meaner meanest adj
gemiddeld gemiddelde
Having the mean (see noun below) as its value; average.
minderwaardig
Low in quality or degree; inferior; poor; shabby.
gemeen
Without dignity of mind; destitute of honour; low-minded; spiritless; base.
Powerful; fierce; strong.
gemeen boosaardig
Intending to cause harm, successfully or otherwise; bearing ill will towards another.

mean /min/ /miːn/ means n
gemiddelde middel
Something which is intermediate or in the middle; an intermediate value or range of values; a medium. [from 14th c.]
middel
(statistics) The average of a set of values, calculated by summing them together and dividing by the number of terms; the arithmetic mean. [from 15th c.]

mean /min/ /miːn/ v
bedoelen
(transitive, usually in passive) To intend (something) for a given purpose or fate; to predestine. [from 16th c.]
bedoelen menen van plan zijn willen
(transitive) To intend, to plan (to do); to have as one's intention. [from 8th c.]
betekenen bedoelen willen zeggen menen
(transitive) Of a person (or animal etc): to intend to express, to imply, to hint at, to allude.
menen
(transitive) To have conviction in (something said or expressed); to be sincere in (what one says). [from 18th c.]
betekenen
(transitive) To cause or produce (a given result); to bring about (a given result). [from 19th c.]

meander /miˈændə(ɹ)/ /miˈændɚ/ meanders n
meander waterloop
(geography) One of a series of regular sinuous curves, bends, loops, turns, or windings in the channel of a river, stream, or other watercourse

meanie meanies n
gemenerik
(informal, chiefly, childish) A mean (unkind or miserly) person; a killjoy.

meaning /ˈminɪŋ/ /ˈmiːnɪŋ/ meanings n
betekenis
The denotation, referent, or idea connected with a word, expression, or symbol.
betekenis zin waarde
The purpose, value, or significance (of something) beyond the fact of that thing's existence.

meaning of life n
zin van het leven
(philosophy, religion) A hypothetical answer to all of life's ultimate questions; the purpose or raison d'être of human life.

meaningful /ˈminɪŋfʊl/ more meaningful most meaningful adj
zinvol
Having meaning, significant.

meaningless more meaningless most meaningless adj
betekenisloos zinloos
Lacking meaning.

meaninglessness meaninglessnesses n
zinloosheid
(uncountable) The state of lacking meaning; the quality of being meaningless.

meanness meannesses n
gemeenheid
(uncountable) The condition, or quality, of being mean (any of its definitions)
gemene daad
(countable) A mean act.

means /minz/ /miːnz/ n
middel middelen
(uncountable) Resources; riches.

means of transportation means of transportation n
vervoersmiddel vervoermiddel
Any of the different kinds of transport facilities used to carry people or cargo.

meantime /ˈmiːntaɪm/ meantimes n
ondertussen
The time spent waiting for another event; time in between.

meanwhile /ˈmiːnhwaɪl/ /ˈmiːnwaɪl/ adv
intussen ondertussen in de tussentijd
During the time that something is happening, often specifically in a different place.
in de tussentijd intussen ondertussen
During an intervening time; from now until a future time.

measles /ˈmizəlz/ /ˈmiːzəlz/ n
mazelen morbilli
(medicine) An acute and highly contagious disease which often afflicts children caused by the virus Measles morbillivirus and causing red rashes, fever, runny nose, coughing, and red eyes.

measurable /ˈmɛʒəɹəbəl/ /ˈmɛʒɹəbəl/ more measurable most measurable adj
meetbaar
Able to be measured.

measure /ˈmeɪ.ʒə/ /ˈmeɪ.ʒɚ/ /ˈmeʒ.ə/ /ˈmɛʒ.ə/ /ˈmɛʒ.ɚ/ /ˈmɪ.ʒɚ/ measures n
afstand
maat hoeveelheid
An (unspecified) portion or quantity. [from 16th c.]
maat
(mathematics) A function that assigns a non-negative number to a given set following the mathematical nature that is common among length, volume, probability and the like. [from 20th c.]
(music) A musical designation consisting of all notes and or rests delineated by two vertical bars; an equal and regular division of the whole of a composition; a bar. [from 17th c.]
maat lat lineaal meetlat regel
The size of someone or something, as ascertained by measuring. (Now chiefly in make to measure.) [from 14th c.]
maat maatstaf
A standard against which something can be judged; a criterion. [from 14th c.]
meten meting
The act or result of measuring.
maatregel
(in plural) Actions designed to achieve some purpose; plans. [from 17th c.]

measure /ˈmeɪ.ʒə/ /ˈmeɪ.ʒɚ/ /ˈmeʒ.ə/ /ˈmɛʒ.ə/ /ˈmɛʒ.ɚ/ /ˈmɪ.ʒɚ/ v
meten
To ascertain the quantity of a unit of material via calculated comparison with respect to a standard.
meten schatten
To estimate the unit size of something.
afmeten
To obtain or set apart; to mark in even increments.
(often with out or off) To allot or distribute by measure; to set off or apart by measure; often with.

measure word measure words n
maatwoord
(linguistics) A word or morpheme used in combination with a numeral to indicate the count of nouns, used especially in Asian languages.

measured /ˈmeɪʒɚd/ /ˈmɛʒəd/ /ˈmɛʒɚd/ more measured most measured adj
afgemeten
Deliberate but restrained.

measurement /ˈmeʒ.ə.mənt/ /ˈmɛʒ.ə.mənt/ /ˈmɛʒ.ɚ.mənt/ [ˈmɛʒ.ɚ.mn̩t] measurements n
meting
The act of measuring.
Value (quantity, magnitude, extent or amount) determined by an act of measuring.

measuring cup measuring cups n
maatbeker
A kitchen utensil used primarily to measure the volume of liquid or bulk solid cooking ingredients.

meat /mit/ /miːt/ meats n
vlees
(uncountable) The flesh (muscle tissue) of an animal used as food. [from 14th c.]
vleessoort vlees
(countable) A type of meat, by anatomic position and provenance. [from 16th c.]
vlees vruchtvlees substantie vlees op de botten
(uncountable) Any relatively thick, solid part of a fruit, nut etc. [from 15th c.]
substantie vlees op de botten
(colloquial) The best or most substantial part of something. [from 16th c.]
hansworst lulvent
(slang) A meathead.

meatball meatballs n
gehaktbal
A ball of minced or ground meat, seasoned and cooked.

meatgrinder meatgrinders n
gehaktmolen
A device for cutting meat into very small pieces.

meatloaf /ˈmit.loʊf/ /ˈmiːt.ləʊf/ meatloaves n
fricandon gehaktbrood vleesbrood
A dish of ground meat (usually made from ground beef, although lamb, pork, veal, venison, poultry and seafood are also used) formed into a loaf shape, mixed with egg and breadcrumbs, then baked or smoked, and usually served in slices.

mechanic /məˈkænɪk/ mechanics n
mecanicien werktuigkundige
(now, chiefly, historical) A manual worker; a labourer or artisan. [from 16th c.]
Someone who builds or repairs machinery, a technician; now specifically, someone who works with and repairs the mechanical parts of a motor vehicle, aircraft or similar. [from 17th c.]

mechanical /mɪˈkænɪk(ə)l/ more mechanical most mechanical adj
mechanisch
Related to mechanics (the branch of physics that deals with forces acting on mass).

mechanical bull mechanical bulls n
mechanische stier rodeostier

mechanical energy mechanical energies n
mechanische energie
(physics) The sum of the potential energy and kinetic energy of a body or system

mechanical pencil mechanical pencils n
vulpotlood
(North America) A pencil with a replaceable and mechanically extendable lead that wears away with use, designed to provide lines of constant thickness without requiring sharpening, and typically featuring a small eraser at the end opposite the tip.

mechanics n
mechanica
(physics) The branch of physics that deals with the action of forces on material objects with mass

mechanism /ˈmek.ə.nɪ.zəm/ /ˈmɛk.ə.nɪ.zəm/ [ˈmek.əˌnɪ.zm̩] [ˈmɛk.ə.nɪ.zm̩] mechanisms n
mechanisme
(within a machine or machinery) Any mechanical means for the conversion or control of motion, or the transmission or control of power.

medal /ˈmɛdəl/ [ˈmeɾ.ɫ̩] [ˈmɛd.ɫ̩] [ˈmɛɾ.ɫ̩] medals n
medaille erepenning
A stamped metal disc used as a personal ornament, a charm, or a religious object.
A stamped or cast metal object (usually a disc), particularly one awarded as a prize or reward.

medal table medal tables n
medaillespiegel

meddle /ˈmɛd.əl/ [ˈmɛɾəɫ] v
bemoeien moeien tussenkomen zich
(obsolete) To interest or engage oneself; to have to do (with), in a good sense.

meddler /ˈmɛdlə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɛdlɚ/ /ˈmɛdl̩ɚ/ meddlers n
bemoeial
One who meddles or interferes in something not of their concern.

meddlesome /ˈmɛdəlsəm/ more meddlesome most meddlesome adj
bemoeizuchtig
Characterised or marked by meddling; inclined or having a tendency to meddle or interfere in other people's business.

media /ˈmidi.ə/ /ˈmiːdiə/ media medias n
media
(often, treated as, _, uncountable) Means and institutions for publishing and broadcasting information.
(usually, with a definite article; often treated as, _, uncountable) The journalists and other professionals who comprise the mass communication industry.

media studies /ˈmiːdi.ə ˈstʌdiz/ n
mediastudies
Academic discipline that deals with the content, history, meaning and effects of various media, in particular mass media.

median /ˈmi.di.ən/ /ˈmiː.dɪən/ [ˈmɪi.di.ən] adj
mediaan
(statistics) Having the median as its value. [from 19th c.]

median /ˈmi.di.ən/ /ˈmiː.dɪən/ [ˈmɪi.di.ən] medians n
mediaan
(statistics) A number separating the higher half from the lower half of a data sample, population, or probability distribution. The median of a finite list of numbers can be found by arranging all the observations from lowest value to highest value and picking the middle one (e.g., the median of {3, 3, 5, 9, 11} is 5). If there is an even number of observations, then there is no single middle value; the median is then usually defined to be the mean of the two middle values. [from 19th c.]

median strip median strips n
middenberm
(US) A strip of land between opposing lanes of a road.

mediation /midiˈeɪʃən/ mediations n
bemiddeling

mediator /ˈmidieɪtɚ/ mediators n
tussenpersoon bemiddelaar
One who negotiates between parties seeking mutual agreement.

medical /ˈmɛdɪkl̩/ more medical most medical adj
medisch
Of or pertaining to the practice of medicine.

medical ethics medical ethics n
medische ethiek
(ethics) The branch of ethics that examines questions of moral right and wrong arising in the context of the practice of medicine.

medical student medical students n
geneeskundestudent geneeskundestudente
A student enrolled at a medical school, who is training to become a physician.

medicate /ˈmɛdɪkeɪt/ v
medicineren
(transitive) To prescribe or administer medication to.

medication /mɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/ medications n
medicatie
A medicine, or all the medicines regularly taken by a patient.

medicinal /məˈdɪsnəl/ /məˈdɪsənəl/ /mɛˈdɪsɪnəl/ adj
medicinaal
Having the properties of medicine, or pertaining to medicine; medical.
geneeskrachtig genezend
Tending or used to cure disease or relieve pain.

medicine /ˈmɛd.s(ɪ)n/ /ˈmɛd.ɪ.s(ɪ)n/ /ˈmɛd.ɪ.sɪn/ /ˈmɛdəs(ə)n/ medicines n
medicijn geneesmiddel
(uncountable, countable) A substance which specifically promotes healing when ingested or consumed in some way; a pharmaceutical drug.
geneeskunde artsenij
(uncountable) The study of the cause, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of disease or illness.
(uncountable) The profession and practice of physicians, including surgeons.
medicijn
Among the Native Americans, any object supposed to give control over natural or magical forces, to act as a protective charm, or to cause healing.

medicine man medicine men n
medicijnman
A Native American shamanistic healer.

medicine woman medicine women n
medicijnvrouw
A female Native American (or, any other indigenous) shamanistic healer.

medieval /mɪd.ˈi.vəl/ /mɪd.ˈiː.vəl/ /ˌmiː.di.ˈiː.vəl/ /ˌmɛd.i.ˈiː.vəl/ /ˌmɛdi.ˈi.vəl/ more medieval most medieval adj
middeleeuws mediëvaal
Of or relating to the Middle Ages, the period from approximately 500 to 1500 AD.
Having characteristics associated with the Middle Ages in popular, modern cultural perception:

medieval /mɪd.ˈi.vəl/ /mɪd.ˈiː.vəl/ /ˌmiː.di.ˈiː.vəl/ /ˌmɛd.i.ˈiː.vəl/ /ˌmɛdi.ˈi.vəl/ medievals n
middeleeuwer
Someone living in the Middle Ages.
middeleeuws
A medieval example (of something aforementioned or understood from context).

medievalist medievalists n
mediëvist
one who studies the culture and history of the Middle Ages

mediocre /ˈmiːdɪˌəʊkə/ /ˌmidiˈoʊkəɹ/ /ˌmiːdɪˈəʊkə/ more mediocre most mediocre adj
middelmatig
Having no peculiar or outstanding features; not extraordinary, special, exceptional, or great; of medium quality, almost always with a negative connotation.

mediocrity /mi.dɪˈɑk.ɹɪ.ti/ /miː.dɪˈɒk.ɹɪ.ti/ [mi.dɪˈɑk.ɹɪ.ɾi] mediocrities n
middelmatigheid
(uncountable) The condition of being mediocre; having only an average degree of quality, skills etc.; no better than standard.

meditate v
mediteren
(intransitive) To sit or lie down and come to a deep rest while still remaining conscious.

meditation /mɛdɪˈteɪʃən/ meditations n
meditatie
A devotional exercise of, or leading to contemplation.
meditatie overpeinzing
A contemplative discourse, often on a religious or philosophical subject.

mediterranean sea /ˌmɛ.də.təˈɹeɪ.ni.ən ˈsi/ /ˌmɛ.də.təˈɹeɪ.njən ˈsi/ /ˌmɛ.dɪ.təˈɹeɪ.nɪ.ən ˈsiː/ mediterranean seas n
binnenzee middellandse zee
(oceanography) A mostly enclosed sea that has limited exchange of deep water with outer oceans, and where the water circulation is dominated by salinity and temperature differences rather than winds.

medium /ˈmiː.di.əm/ media mediums n
medium
The materials or empty space through which signals, waves, or forces pass.
(countable, spiritualism, plural mediums) Someone who supposedly conveys information from the spirit world.

medium-sized adj
middelgroot
Having a medium or intermediate size.

medium-term adj
middellang

mediumwave adj
middengolf

medlar /ˈmedlɘ/ /ˈmɛdlə/ /ˈmɛdlɚ/ medlars n
mispelaar mispelboom
Mespilus germanica, common medlar (now often Crataegus germanica)
mispel mispelaar mispelboom
Any tree of the genus Mespilus, now Crataegus sect. Mespilus, including many species now in other genera.

medley /ˈmɛdli/ medleys n
wisselslag
(swimming) A competitive swimming event that combines the four strokes of butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, and freestyle. [from 20th c.]

medulla oblongata /məˈdulə ˌɑblɑŋˈɡɑtə/ /məˈdʌlə ˌɒblɒŋˈɡɑːtə/ [məˈdʉɫə ˌɑb.ɫɑŋˈɡɑɾə] [məˈdʌlə ˌɔb.lɔŋˈɡɑːtə] n
medulla oblongata verlengde merg
(neuroanatomy, anatomy) The lower portion of the brainstem.

meek /mik/ /miːk/ meeker meekest adj
gedwee zachtmoedig
Humble, non-boastful, modest, meager, or self-effacing.

meerkat /ˈmɪəkat/ /ˈmɪəɹkæt/ meerkats n
stokstaartje
Suricata suricatta, a small carnivorous mammal of the mongoose family, from the Kalahari Desert, known for its habit of standing on its hind legs.

meet /mit/ /miːt/ v
afspreken treffen
To come face to face with by accident; to encounter.
To come face to face with someone by arrangement.
raken
To converge and finally touch or intersect.
ontmoeten treffen beantwoorden aan elkander ontmoeten leren kennen overeenstemmen met
To perceive; to come to a knowledge of; to have personal acquaintance with; to experience; to suffer.

meeting /ˈmitɪŋ/ /ˈmiːtɪŋ/ [ˈmiɾɪŋ] meetings n
vergadering bijeenkomst ontmoeting
A gathering of persons for a purpose; an assembly.
vergadering
(collective) The people at such a gathering.
ontmoeting
An encounter between people, even accidental.
samenkomst trefpunt
A place or instance of junction or intersection; a confluence.

meeting place meeting places n
ontmoetingsplaats trefpunt
A place where people arrange to meet.

meeting room meeting rooms n
vergaderruimte vergaderzaal
A room in a building, such as an office building, set aside for the use of people to hold meetings.

mega- /ˈmeɪɡə/ /ˈmɛɡə/ prefix
mega-
(originally) Very large, great.
In the International System of Units and other metric systems of units, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by one million (106.) SI Symbol: M.

megabat megabats n
vleerhond vliegende hond
Any of the bats in the suborder Megachiroptera consisting of one family, Pteropodidae; a fruit bat.

megacalorie megacalories n
megacalorie

megadeath /ˈmɛɡəˌdɛθ/ megadeaths n
megadode
One million deaths, especially as a unit of measure in reference to nuclear warfare.

megagram megagrams n
megagram
(metrology) An SI unit of mass equal to 106 grams. Symbol: Mg

megalith /ˈmɛɡəlɪθ/ /ˈmɛɡəˌlɪθ/ megaliths n
megaliet
A large stone slab making up a prehistoric monument, or part of such a monument.
A prehistoric monument made up of one or more large stones.

megalo- /mɛˈɡæ.ləʊ/ prefix
mégalo-

megalomania /ˌmɛɡəloʊˈmeɪniə/ /ˌmɛɡəloʊˈmeɪnjə/ megalomanias n
megalomanie grootheidswaanzin grootheidswaan
A psychopathological condition characterized by delusional fantasies of wealth, power, or omnipotence.
grootheidswaanzin
An obsession with grandiose or extravagant things or actions.

megalomaniac /ˌmɛɡəloʊˈmeɪniæk/ megalomaniacs n
grootheidswaanzinnig megalomaan
One affected with or exhibiting megalomania.

megaphone /ˈmɛɡ.əˌfəʊn/ /ˈmɛɡəˌfoʊn/ megaphones n
megafoon
A portable, usually hand-held, funnel-shaped device that is used to amplify a person’s natural voice toward a targeted direction.

megasecond megaseconds n
megaseconde
(metrology) An SI unit of time equal to 106 seconds. Symbol: Ms

megawatt megawatts n
megawatt
One million (1 000 000) watts, abbreviated as MW.

meiosis /maɪˈoʊ.sɪs/ /maɪˈəʊ.sɪs/ meioses n
meiose rijpingsdeling
(usually, uncountable, cytology) Cell division of a diploid cell into four haploid cells, which develop to produce gametes.

meitnerium /maɪtˈnɪəɹi.əm/ n
meitnerium
A transuranic chemical element (symbol Mt) with atomic number 109.

melamine /ˈmɛl.ə.min/ melamines n
melamine
(chemistry) A strong aromatic heterocyclic base, triaminotriazine, used in combination with formaldehyde to manufacture melamine resins; any such resin, such as Formica

melancholia melancholias n
melancholie weemoed

melancholic more melancholic most melancholic adj
droevig melancholisch
Filled with or affected by melancholy—great sadness or depression, especially of a thoughtful or introspective nature.

melancholy /ˈmɛl.ənˌkɑ.li/ /ˈmɛlənkəli/ melancholies n
melancholie weemoed
Great sadness or depression, especially of a thoughtful or introspective nature.

melanin /ˈmɛlənɪn/ melanins n
melanine
(biochemistry) Any of a group of naturally occurring dark pigments, especially the pigment found in skin, hair, fur, and feathers.

melanism melanisms n
melanisme
Congenital excess of melanin pigmentation in the skin, hair, feathers and/or eyes.

melanoma /mɛləˈnoʊmə/ melanomas melanomata n
melanoom
(oncology, disease) A dark-pigmented, usually malignant tumor arising from a melanocyte and occurring most commonly in the skin.

melasma n
melasma
(pathology) A tan or dark skin discoloration, particularly common in pregnant women, thought to be caused by the stimulation of melanocytes by estrogen and progesterone.

melatonin /ˌmɛləˈtoʊnɪn/ melatonins n
melatonine
Any material similar in its chemistry and effect to the natural hormone.

meld /mɛld/ v
samensmelten versmelten
(transitive) To combine (multiple things) together; to blend, to fuse. [from early 20th c.]

mellifluous /məˈlɪflu.əs/ /mɛˈlɪflu.əs/ more mellifluous most mellifluous adj
stroperig
Flowing like honey.
honingzoet welluidend zoetgevooisd
(figurative) Sweet, smooth and musical; pleasant to hear (generally used of a person's voice, tone or writing style).

melodic /mɪˈlɒdɪk/ [məˈlɑɾɪk] more melodic most melodic adj
melodisch
Of, relating to, or having melody.

melodious /məˈləʊdiəs/ more melodious most melodious adj
melodieus
Having a pleasant melody or sound; tuneful.

melodious warbler melodious warblers n
orpheusspotvogel
Hippolais polyglotta, an Old World warbler in the genus Hippolais, of Southern Europe and Africa.

melody /ˈmɛl.ə.di/ melodies n
melodie
A sequence of notes that makes up a musical phrase

melomaniac /ˌmɛlə(ʊ)ˈmeɪnɪak/ melomaniacs n
melomaan
One with an abnormal fondness of music; a person who loves music. [from 19th c.]

melomel melomels n
mede met fruit vruchten mede
A mead that contains fruit.

melon /ˈmɛlən/ melons n
meloen
(uncountable) The large, round to ovoid fruits that have rinds and are of such plants

melt /mɛlt/ v
smelten
(ergative) To change (or to be changed) from a solid state to a liquid state, usually by a gradual heat.
(transitive, figurative) To soften, as by a warming or kindly influence; to relax; to render gentle or susceptible to mild influences; sometimes, in a bad sense, to take away the firmness of; to weaken.

melt pond /ˈmɛlt ˌpɑnd/ /ˈmɛlt ˌpɒnd/ melt ponds n
smeltvijver

meltdown meltdowns n
kernsmelting
Severe overheating of the core of a nuclear reactor resulting in the core melting and potentially in radiation escaping.

melting point melting points n
smeltpunt
(chemistry, physics) The temperature at which the solid and liquid phases of a substance are in equilibrium; it is relatively insensitive to changes in pressure.

melting pot melting pots n
smeltkroes
A crucible, or similar pot, used to fuse mixtures of metals etc.
(idiomatic) A place where many divergent things (often races or cultures, but also talents) come together and are homogenized.

meltwater meltwaters n
smeltwater
Water from melting ice or snow.

member /ˈmɛmbə/ /ˈmɛmbɚ/ members n
lid
One who belongs to a group.
ledemaat lid
Part of an animal capable of performing a distinct office; an organ; a limb.
eikel penis
(euphemism) The penis.

member organisation member organisations n
lidorganisatie
organisation connected to an umbrella organisation

member state member states n
lidstaat
A sovereign state which is a member of an international organisation or some kind of confederation of other such states.

membership memberships n
lidmaatschap
(math) The fact of being a member of a set.

membership card membership cards n
lidkaart
A small card issued to and held by a member of a club, society or other organisation, verifying the member's membership for a given period.

membrane /ˈmɛm.bɹeɪn/ membranes n
membraan
A mechanical, thin, flat flexible part that can deform or vibrate when excited by an external force.
A piece of parchment forming part of a roll.
membraan vlies
(anatomy, zootomy) A flexible enclosing or separating tissue forming a plane or film and separating two environments.

meme /miːm/ memes n
meme meem
(originally) Any unit of (originally cultural) information, such as a practice or idea, that is transmitted verbally or by repeated action from one mind to another in a comparable way to the transmission of genes.
meme
(Internet) Media, usually humorous, which is copied and circulated online with slight adaptations, such as basic pictures, video templates, etc. [from 1993]

memento mori /məˈmɛntoʊ ˈmɔːɹi/ memento moris mementos mori n
gedenk te sterven
An emblematic object or personal ornament, such as a skull, used as a reminder of one's mortality.

memoir /ˈmɛmˌwɑɹ/ /ˈmɛmˌwɑː/ /ˈmɛmˌwɔːɹ/ /ˈmɛmˌɔɪəɹ/ memoirs n
gedenkschriften memoires
A biography; a book describing the experiences of a subject from personal knowledge of the subject or from sources with personal knowledge of the subject.

memorability memorabilities n
gedenkwaardigheid
The quality or state of being memorable.

memorable /ˈmɛm(ə)ɹəbl̩/ more memorable most memorable adj
gedenkwaardig memorabel
Worthy to be remembered; very important or remarkable.

memorial /məˈmoʊɹi.əl/ /məˈmɔːɹi.əl/ memorials n
herdenkingsplaats
(obsolete) Memory; recollection. [14th–18th c.]
Something, such as a monument, by which someone or something is remembered. [from 14th c.]
A chronicle or memoir. [from 14th c.]
(now, rare) A note or memorandum. [from 14th c.]
(chiefly, Christianity) A service of remembrance or commemoration. [from 15th c.]
(legal) A statement of facts set out in the form of a petition to a person in authority, a court or tribunal, a government, etc. [from 17th c.]

memorization memorizations n
onthouden
The act of committing something to memory or memorizing.

memorize /ˈmem.əˌɹɑɪ̯z/ /ˈmɛm.əˌɹaɪ̯z/ v
uit het hoofd leren memoriseren
To fully learn so as to have entirely available to the memory; to learn by heart, commit to memory.

memory /ˈmɛm(ə)ɹi/ /ˈmɪm(ə)ɹi/ memories n
geheugen
(uncountable) The ability of the brain to record information or impressions with the facility of recalling them later at will.
(computing) The part of a computer that stores variable executable code or data (RAM) or unalterable executable code or default data (ROM).
herinnering
A record of a thing or an event stored and available for later use by the organism.

memory stick memory sticks n
Memory Stick geheugenstick
(computing) One of a series of memory devices manufactured by the Sony Corporation ranging in size from a USB drive down to a flash card.

men /mɛn/ /mɪn/ n
mensen
(collective, dated) (The) people, humanity, man(kind).

men's room men's rooms n
herenkamer
Other rooms intended for use by men, as waiting rooms, dressing rooms, locker rooms, etc.

mend /mɛnd/ /mɪnd/ v
repareren herstellen
(transitive) To help, to advance, to further; to add to.
herstellen verbeteren
(intransitive) To grow better; to advance to a better state; to become improved.

mendacious /mɛnˈdeɪʃəs/ more mendacious most mendacious adj
leugenachtig liegend oneerlijk
(of a person) Lying, untruthful or dishonest.

mendacity /mɛnˈdæsəti/ [-ɾi] mendacities n
leugenachtigheid oneerlijkheid
(uncountable) The fact or condition of being untruthful; dishonesty.
bedrog leugen
(countable) A deceit, falsehood, or lie.

mendelevium /ˌmɛndəˈliːviəm/ n
mendelevium
(chemistry) A transuranic chemical element (symbol Md, formerly Mv) with atomic number 101.

menhir /ˈmɛnhɪə/ /ˈmɛnˌ(h)ɪ(ə)ɹ/ menhirs n
menhir
(archaeology) A single tall standing stone as a monument, especially one dating to prehistoric times.

menial /ˈmiːni.əl/ menials n
bediende dienaar dienares knecht meid
A servant, especially a domestic servant.

meningitis /ˌmɛnɪnˈdʒaɪtɪs/ meningitides n
hersenvliesontsteking nekkramp meningitis
(pathology) Inflammation of the meninges, characterized by headache, neck stiffness and photophobia and also fever, chills, vomiting and myalgia.

meninx /ˈmi.nɪŋks/ /ˈmiː.nɪŋks/ /ˈmɛn.ɪŋks/ meninges n
Hersenvlies
(anatomy, usually, in the plural) A membrane, especially one of the three membranes lining the skull and vertebral canal and enclosing the brain and spinal cord in vertebrates.

menopause /ˈmɛnoʊpɔːz/ /ˈmɛnəpɔːz/ menopauses n
menopauze overgang
The final menstrual period of a woman after which ovulation no longer occurs.

menorah /mɪˈnɔːɹə/ menorahs menorot menoroth n
menora
(Judaism) A holy candelabrum with seven branches used in the Temple of Jerusalem.

menses /ˈmɛn.siːz/ n
menstruatie
The discharge of blood mixed with pieces of cellular tissue from the uterus out through the vagina, which occurs roughly every month in uninseminated women; menstrual flow.

menstrual cycle menstrual cycles n
menstruatiecyclus
The recurring cycle of physiological changes in the uninseminated females of some animal species that is associated with reproductive fertility; especially the cycle in a human woman.

menstrual pad menstrual pads n
maandverband
A pad of absorbent material (such as cotton) used to absorb menstrual flow.

menstruation /-stɹəˈweɪ-/ /ˌmɛnstɹuˈeɪʃən/ /ˌmɛnstɹuːˈeɪʃən/ /ˌmɛnstɹʊˈeɪʃən/ /ˌmɛnˈstɹeɪʃən/ menstruations n
menstruatie ongesteldheid
The periodic discharging of the menses, the flow of blood and cells from the lining of the uterus in unfertilized females of humans and other primates.

mental /ˈmɛn.təl/ [ˈmɛnɘl] [ˈmɛɾ̃ɘl] more mental most mental adj
mentaal geestelijk
(relational) Of or relating to the mind or specifically the total emotional and intellectual response of an individual to external reality.

mental aberration /ˈmɜn.tl̩ ˌæb.əˈɹeɪ.ʃn̩/ mental aberrations n
geestelijke stoornis
A deviation in mental function.

mental calculation mental calculations n
hoofdrekenen
Arithmetical calculations using only the human brain, with no help from any supplies (such as pencil and paper) or devices such as a calculator.

mental disorder mental disorders n
psychische aandoening
(psychiatry) A behavioral or mental pattern that may cause suffering or a poor ability to function in life.

mental health n
geestelijke gezondheid mentale gezondheid
(psychology) One's emotional well-being, especially with reference to one's outlook on life, ability to cope with stress or the absence of a mental disorder.

mental hospital mental hospitals n
psychiatrisch ziekenhuis psychiatrische instelling
A hospital facility designed to treat persons with serious mental disorders, as opposed to disorders of the body.

mental hygiene n
geesteshygiëne mentale hygiëne
The concern and care for a clean, or healthy state of mind.

mentality /-ɪti/ /mənˈtæləti/ /mɛnˈtæləti/ mentalities n
mentaliteit
A mindset; a way of thinking; a set of beliefs.

mentally ill more mentally ill most mentally ill adj
geestesziek gestoord
Having a psychological disorder.

menthol /ˈmɛnθɒl/ menthols n
menthol
(chemistry) A cyclic monoterpene alcohol; the major component of the essential oil of peppermint; used in pharmaceutical preparations as an antitussive and antipruritic agent, as a nasal decongestant, and in menthol cigarettes.

menticide menticides n
menticide
Brain-washing, conditioning people to abandon their beliefs.

mention /ˈmɛnʃən/ mentions n
vermelding
A speaking or notice of anything, usually in a brief or cursory manner. Used especially in the phrase make mention of.

mention /ˈmɛnʃən/ v
vermelden noemen
To make a short reference to something.

mentor /ˈmɛn.tɔɹ/ /ˈmɛn.tɔː/ /ˈmɛn.təɹ/ mentors n
leidsman mentor
A wise and trusted counselor or teacher.

menu /ˈmɛn(j)ɪu̯/ /ˈmɛnju/ /ˈmɛnjuː/ menus n
menu
The details of the food to be served at a banquet; a bill of fare.
(computing, gaming) A list from which the user may select an operation to be performed, often done with a keyboard, mouse, or controller under a graphical user interface
menukaart menu
A list containing the food and beverages served at a restaurant, café, or bar. Menus may be printed on paper sheets provided to customers, put on a large poster or display board inside the establishment, displayed outside the restaurant, or digital.

menu bar menu bars n
menubalk
(graphical user interface) A rectangular region of a graphical user interface where computer menus are housed.

meow /miˈaʊ̯/ /mjaʊ̯/ interjection
miauw
The cry of a cat.

meow /miˈaʊ̯/ /mjaʊ̯/ meows n
gemiauw
The cry of a cat.

meow /miˈaʊ̯/ /mjaʊ̯/ v
miauwen
(intransitive) Of a cat, to make its cry.

mercantile /-ˌtil/ /ˈmɜːkənˌtaɪl/ /ˈmɝ.kənˌtaɪl/ adj
handels-
(economics) Concerned with the exchange of goods for profit.

mercantilism mercantilisms n
mercantilisme
(historical, economics) The theory that a nation must always have a positive balance of trade, in the manner that a merchant would operate a shop. Typically this model presupposes protectionism.

mercenary /ˈmɜː.sə.nə.ɹi/ /ˈmɜː.sən.ɹi/ /ˈmɝsəˌnɛɹi/ more mercenary most mercenary adj
geldbelust hebzuchtig
Motivated by private gain.

mercenary /ˈmɜː.sə.nə.ɹi/ /ˈmɜː.sən.ɹi/ /ˈmɝsəˌnɛɹi/ mercenaries n
huurling huursoldaat soldenier
A person employed to fight in an armed conflict who is not a member of the state or military group for which they are fighting and whose primary motivation is private gain.

merchandise /-daɪz/ /ˈmɜːt͡ʃəndaɪs/ /ˈmɝt͡ʃəndaɪs/ merchandises n
waar goederen
(uncountable) Goods which are or were offered or intended for sale.

merchant /ˈmɜːtʃənt/ /ˈmɝt͡ʃənt/ merchants n
koopman koopvrouw
A person who traffics in commodities for profit.

merchant marine merchant marines n
burgerlijk zeeman koopvaarders koopvaardijvloot

merchant navy merchant navies n
handelsvloot
A civilian maritime fleet dedicated to the sea transport of goods and merchandise; especially, such a fleet of any particular nationality.

merciful /ˈmɜːsɪfl̩/ /ˈmɝsɪfl̩/ more merciful most merciful adj
barmhartig genadig
Showing mercy.

merciless /ˈmɜːsɪləs/ /ˈmɝsɪləs/ more merciless most merciless adj
genadeloos
Showing no mercy; cruel and pitiless.

mercilessness mercilessnesses n
genadeloosheid
The property of being merciless.

mercurial /-ˈkjɔ-/ /məːˈkjʊə.ɹɪ.əl/ /mɝˈkjʊ.ɹi.əl/ more mercurial most mercurial adj
kwikhoudend
(not comparable, chemistry) Of or pertaining to the element mercury or quicksilver; containing mercury. [from 16th c.]

mercury /ˈmɜː(ɹ)kjʊɹi/ /ˈmɝk(ə)ɹi/ /ˈmɝkjəɹi/ mercuries n
het kwik thermometer
(with definite article) Ambient pressure or temperature (from the use of mercury in barometers and thermometers). [from 17th c.]
kwik kwikzilver
(science, historical) One of the elemental principles formerly thought to be present in all metals. [from 15th c.]

mercy /ˈmɜːsi/ /ˈmɝsi/ mercies n
barmhartigheid genade
(uncountable) Relenting; forbearance to cause or allow harm to another.
genade erbarmen vergeving vergiffenis
(uncountable) Forgiveness or compassion, especially toward those less fortunate.
barmhartigheid
(uncountable) A tendency toward forgiveness, pity, or compassion.

mere /mjøː/ /mjɜː/ /mɪə/ /mɪɚ/ /ˈmɛɹi/ /ˈmɛɹɛ/ merer merest adj
louter luttel schamel
Just, only; no more than, pure and simple, neither more nor better than might be expected. [from 16th c.]

mere mortal mere mortals n
gewone sterveling
(idiomatic) An ordinary person, without special expertise or status.

merely /ˈmɪəli/ /ˈmɪɹli/ adv
alleen louter
(focus) Without any other reason etc.; only, just, and nothing more. [from 16th c.]

mereology /ˌmɪəɹiˈɒləd͡ʒi/ mereologies n
mereologie
(logic) The discipline which deals with the relationship of parts with their respective wholes.

meretricious /ˌmɛɹəˈtɹɪʃəs/ /ˌmɛɹɪˈtɹɪʃəs/ more meretricious most meretricious adj
schoonschijnend wansmakelijk
Tastelessly gaudy; superficially attractive but having in reality no value or substance; falsely alluring.
hoerachtig opzichtig
(obsolete) Of, or relating to prostitutes or prostitution.

merganser /məˈɡænsə/ /mɚˈɡænsɚ/ mergansers n
zaagbek
Any of various diving ducks of the genera Mergus or Lophodytes, which feed on fish and have a sharply serrated bill.

merge /mɜːd͡ʒ/ /mɝd͡ʒ/ merges n
kruising samenvloeiing
The joining together of multiple sources.

merge /mɜːd͡ʒ/ /mɝd͡ʒ/ v
fusioneren samenvoegen fuseren samengaan samengroeien samenkomen
(transitive, intransitive) To combine into a whole.
in overgaan samenvloeien
To blend gradually into something else.

merger /ˈmɜː.d͡ʒə/ /ˈmɝ.d͡ʒɚ/ mergers n
fusie versmelting samensmelting
The act or process of merging two or more parts into a single unit.
fusie
(economics) The legal union of two or more corporations into a single entity, typically assets and liabilities being assumed by the buying party.
fusie amalgamatie opslorping
(legal) An absorption of one or more estate(s) or contract(s) into one other, all being held by the same owner; of several counts of accusation into one judgement, etc.

meridian /məˈɹɪ.di.ən/ /məˈɹɪ.dɪ.ən/ /mɪ-/ meridians n
meridiaan
(also, geography) In full terrestrial meridian: a great circle on the Earth's surface, passing through the geographic poles (the terrestrial North Pole and South Pole); also, half of such a circle extending from pole to pole, all points of which have the same longitude. [from 14th c.]

meringue /məˈɹæŋ/ meringues n
meringue
A mixture consisting of beaten egg whites and sugar which is added to the tops of pies then browned.
A shell made of this mixture which serves as the receptacle for fruit, ice cream or sherbet.

meristem meristems n
meristeem
(botany) The plant tissue composed of totipotent cells that allows plant growth.

merit /ˈmɛɹət/ /ˈmɛɹɪt/ merits n
verdienste
(countable) A claim to commendation or a reward.
(countable, uncountable) Something deserving or worthy of positive recognition or reward.

meritocracy /mɛɹəˈtɑkɹəsi/ /mɛɹɪˈtɒkɹəsi/ meritocracies n
meritocratie
Rule by merit and talent.

meritorious /ˌmɛɹɪˈtoʊɹi.əs/ /ˌmɛɹɪˈtɔɹi.əs/ more meritorious most meritorious adj
verdienstelijk
Deserving of merit or commendation; deserving reward.

merkin /ˈmɜːkɪn/ merkins n
schaampruik
A woman's pubic wig. Worn for nude stage appearances and by women, originally after shaving their pubic hair to eliminate lice or for other reasons, now often as a fashion item.

merlon /ˈmɜːlən/ /ˈmɝl(ə)n/ merlons n
kanteel tinne
(architectural element, military, historical) Any of the upright projections between the embrasures of a battlement, originally for archers to shield behind while shooting arrows over the embrasures, or through loopholes in the merlons.

mermaid /ˈmɜːˌmeɪd/ /ˈmɝ.meɪd/ mermaids n
zeemeermin meermin
A mythological creature with a woman's head and upper body, and a tail of a fish.

merman mermen n
meerman
A legendary creature, human male from the waist up, fishlike from the waist down.

merosity n
talligheid
(botany) The number of component parts in a whorl, most commonly of flowers.

merriment /ˈmɛɹimənt/ /ˈmɛɹimɪnt/ merriments n
jolijt
Playful fun.

merry /ˈmeɪɹi/ /ˈmeɹi/ /ˈmɛɹi/ merrier merriest adj
vrolijk
Jolly and full of high spirits; happy.

merry Christmas phraseologicalUnit
prettig kerstfeest vrolijk kerstfeest
(Australia, Canada, US) Used to express good wishes on or before Christmas Day.

merry-go-round /ˈmɛ.ɹi.ɡoʊ.ɹaʊnd/ /ˈmɛ.ɹi.ɡə.ɹaʊnd/ merry-go-rounds n
carrousel draaimolen
A carousel; a pleasure ride, typically found at fairs and amusement parks, consisting of a slowly revolving circular platform on which various seats are fixed, frequently shaped like horses or other animals.

mesenchymal adj
mesenchymaal
Of or pertaining to the mesenchyme.

mesentery /ˈmɛs.ən.təɹ.i/ /ˈmɛs.ən.tɹi/ /ˈmɛs.ənˌtɛɹ.i/ /ˈmɛz.ənˌtɛɹ.i/ mesenteries n
darmvlies
(anatomy) The membrane that attaches the intestines to the wall of the abdomen, maintaining their position in the abdominal cavity, and supplying them with blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatics.

mesh /mɛʃ/ meshes n
net
A structure made of connected strands of metal, fiber, or other flexible/ductile material, with evenly spaced openings between them.
maas
A measure of fineness (particle size) of ground material. A powder that passes through a sieve having 300 openings per linear inch but does not pass 400 openings per linear inch is said to be -300 +400 mesh.

meshugge /məˈʃʊ.ɡə/ more meshugge most meshugge adj
mesjogge mesjokke
crazy, mad, senseless, insane

mesmerize /ˈmɛzməɹaɪz/ v
betoveren hypnotiseren
To exercise mesmerism on; to affect another person, such as to heal or soothe, through the use of animal magnetism.

mesocarp mesocarps n
mesocarp

meson /ˈ-sɒn/ /ˈmiːzɒn/ /ˈmɛ-/ mesons n
meson
(now specifically, particle) An elementary particle that is composed of a quark and an antiquark, such as a kaon or pion. (Mesons composed of rarer quarks are much heavier.)

mesophile mesophiles n
mesofiel
An organism, especially a microorganism, that lives and thrives at moderate temperatures.

mesosphere mesospheres n
mesosfeer
(meteorology) The layer of the Earth's atmosphere that is directly above the stratosphere and directly below the thermosphere.

mess /mɛs/ messes n
puinhoop zootje
A disagreeable mixture or confusion of things; hence, a situation resulting from blundering or from misunderstanding.

mess up v
klieder kliederen
(transitive) To make a mess of; to untidy, disorder, soil, or muss.

message /ˈmɛsɪd͡ʒ/ messages n
boodschap bericht
A communication, or what is communicated; any concept or information conveyed.
boodschap
An underlying theme or conclusion to be drawn from something.

message /ˈmɛsɪd͡ʒ/ v
appen
To send a message to; to transmit a message to, e.g. as text via a cell phone.

messenger /ˈmɛs.n̩.d͡ʒə/ /ˈmɛs.n̩.d͡ʒɚ/ messengers n
boodschapper bode
One who brings messages.

messiah /məˈsaɪ.ə/ messiahs n
Messias
(Abrahamic tradition) The one who is ordained by God to lead the people of Israel, believed by Christians and Muslims to be Jesus Christ.
messias
(figuratively) An extremely powerful or revered figure.

messianism messianisms n
messianisme
The belief in a messiah.

messy /ˈmɛsi/ messier messiest adj
chaotisch rommelig wanordelijk warrig
(of a place, situation, person, etc) In a disorderly state; chaotic; disorderly.

meta-analysis meta-analyses n
meta-analyse
(statistics) Any systematic procedure for statistically combining the results of many different studies.

metabolic /mɛtəˈbɒlɪk/ adj
metabool
Of or pertaining to metamorphosis; pertaining to, or involving, change.

metabolism /məˈtæb.əˌlɪz.əm/ /mɪˈtab.ə.lɪz.əm/ /mɪˈtæb.ə.lɪz.əm/ [məˈtæb.əˌlɪz.m̩] [mɪˈtab.ə.lɪz.m̩] [mɪˈtæb.ə.lɪz.m̩] metabolisms n
stofwisseling metabolisme
(physiology) The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.

metadata /ˈmet.əˌdæɪ.tə/ /ˈmɛt.əˌdeɪ.tə/ [ˈmet.əˌdæɪ.ɾə] [ˈmɛɾ.əˌdeɪ.ɾə] n
metagegevens metadata
Data that describes other data, serving as an informative label.

metal /ˈmɛtəl/ metals n
metaal
Any of a number of chemical elements in the periodic table that form a metallic bond with other metal atoms; generally shiny, somewhat malleable and hard, often a conductor of heat and electricity.
metal metaal
(music) A category of rock music encompassing a number of genres (including thrash metal, death metal, heavy metal, etc.) characterized by strong drum-beats and distorted guitars.

metal detector metal detectors n
metaaldetector
A hand-held device that uses electromagnetic induction to detect buried metal.
A structure, similar to a doorway, through which people pass; an alarm is sounded if the person is carrying a metal object, as this may indicate a weapon.

metallize v
metalliseren
To coat, treat or impregnate a non-metallic object with metal.

metallurgical /ˌmɛtəˈlɜː(ɹ)dʒɪkəl/ more metallurgical most metallurgical adj
metallurgisch
(metallurgy) Of or relating to metallurgy, the study of metals and their properties.

metallurgy /məˈtæl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /məˈtælədʒi/ /ˈmɛt.əˌlɚ.d͡ʒi/ /ˈmɛtəˌlɝdʒi/ metallurgies n
metallurgie
The science of metals; their extraction from ores, purification and alloying, heat treatment, and working.

metalworking metalworkings n
metaalbewerking

metamorphic rock metamorphic rocks n
metamorf gesteente
(geology) one of the major groups of rock that makes up the crust of the Earth; consists of pre-existing rock mass in which new minerals or textures are formed at higher temperatures and greater pressures than those present on the Earth's surface

metaphor /ˈmɛ.tə.fə/ /ˈmɛ.tə.fɚ/ /ˈmɛt.ə.fɔɹ/ /ˈmɛt.ə.fɔː/ metaphors n
metafoor
(uncountable, figure of speech) The use of a word or phrase to refer to something other than its literal meaning, invoking an implicit similarity between the thing described and what is denoted by the word or phrase.
metafoor beeldspraak vergelijking
(countable, figure of speech) A word or phrase used in such implied comparison.

metaphorical /ˌmɛtəˈfɒɹɪkəl/ /ˌmɛtəˈfɔːɹɪkəl/ more metaphorical most metaphorical adj
metaforisch
Pertaining to or characterized by a metaphor; figurative; symbolic.

metaphysical /ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪkəl/ adj
metafysisch
Of or pertaining to metaphysics.

metaphysician metaphysicians n
metafysicus
(philosophy) A philosopher who specializes in the scholarly study of metaphysics.

metaphysics /mɛtəˈfɪzɪks/ n
metafysica
branch of philosophy that studies first principles

metapopulation metapopulations n
metapopulatie
(ecology) A group of interacting populations of the same species.

metastasis /mɪˈtæstəsɪs/ metastases n
uitzaaiing metastase
(medicine) The transference of a bodily function or disease to another part of the body, specifically the development of a secondary area of disease remote from the original site, as with some cancers.

metastasize /məˈtæstəsaɪz/ v
metastaseren uitzaaien
(intransitive, medicine, of a disease or tumor) To spread to other sites in the body; to undergo metastasis.

metathesis /mə.ˈtæ.θə.sɪs/ /mɛ.ˈtæ.θə.sɪs/ [mə.ˈtʰæ.θə.səs] [mɛ.ˈtʰæ.θə.sɪs] metatheses n
metathesis metathese letteromzetting
(phonetics, prosody) The transposition of letters, syllables or sounds within a word, such as in ask as /æks/.

metaverse /ˈmet.ə.vɜːs/ /ˈmɛt.ə.vɜːs/ /ˈmɛt.ə.vɝs/ [ˈmɛɾ.ə.vɝs] metaverses n
metaversum
(science fiction, Internet) A hypothetical future (counterpart or continuation of the) Internet, created by the convergence of virtually enhanced physical reality and physically persistent virtual space.

metempsychosis /mɛtəmsʌɪˈkəʊsɪs/ metempsychoses n
metempsychose zielsverhuizing
Transmigration of the soul, especially its reincarnation after death. [from 16th c.]

meteor /ˈmiːtiɔɹ/ /ˈmiːtiɚ/ /ˈmiːtɪ.ə/ /ˈmiːtɪɔː/ [ˈmiːɾiɚ] meteors n
meteoriet vallende ster meteoor
A fast-moving streak of light in the night sky caused by the entry of extraterrestrial matter into the earth's atmosphere; a shooting star or falling star. [from 16th c.]

meteor shower meteor showers n
meteorenzwerm
(astronomy) A phenomenon occurring when many meteors are seen on Earth during a short period of time.

meteoric /ˌmiːtiˈɒɹɪk/ more meteoric most meteoric adj
meteorisch
Of, pertaining to, or originating from a meteor.

meteorite /-ɾi-/ /ˈmi.ti.əˌɹaɪt/ /ˈmiː.tɪ.ə.ɹaɪt/ meteorites n
meteoriet
A metallic or stony object or body that is the remains of a meteoroid.

meteorological /ˌmitiəɹəˈlɑd͡ʒɪkl̩/ /ˌmiːtɪəɹəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkl̩/ adj
meteorologisch meteorologische weerkundig weerkundige
Of or pertaining to meteorology.

meteorologist meteorologists n
meteoroloog weerkundige
a person who studies meteorology
meteoroloog weerkundige weerman weerpresentator weerpresentatrice weervrouw
a weather forecaster

meteorology /ˌmiːti.əˈɹɑləd͡ʒi/ /ˌmiːtɪəˈɹɒləd͡ʒi/ meteorologies n
meteorologie weerkunde
The science that deals with the study of the atmosphere and its phenomena, especially with weather and weather forecasting.

meter /ˈmitəɹ/ /ˈmiːtə/ [ˈmiɾɚ] meters n
meter teller
A device that measures things.
A parking meter or similar device for collecting payment.
metrum versmaat
(obsolete) A poem.

meter maid meter maids n
parkeerwacht parkeerwachter
A female meter attendant: a female public servant tasked with enforcing the use of parking meters.

methacrolein n
methacroleïne
(organic compound) a clear, colorless, flammable liquid, molecular formula C4H6O.

methamphetamine /ˌmɛθæmˈfɛtəˌmiːn/ /ˌmɛθæmˈfɛtəˌmɪn/ methamphetamines n
methamfetamine
A highly addictive phenethylamine stimulant drug, similar to cocaine. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is (S)-N-methyl-1-phenylpropan-2-amine.

methane /ˈmiːθeɪn/ /ˈmɛθeɪn/ methanes n
methaan
(organic compound, uncountable) The simplest aliphatic hydrocarbon, CH₄, being a constituent of natural gas, and one of the most abundant greenhouse gases.

methionine /-ˌnaɪn/ /mɛˈθaɪəˌniːn/ /mɪˈθʌɪəniːn/ /mɪˈθʌɪənɪn/ methionines n
methionine
(amino acid, organic compound) A lipotropic, sulphur-containing essential amino acid, C5H11NO2S, found in most protein.

method /ˈmɛθəd/ methods n
methode
A process by which a task is completed; a way of doing something (followed by the adposition of, to or for before the purpose of the process).

methyl- prefix
methyl-
(organic chemistry) Used to form terms describing the attachment of a methyl group

methylated spirit methylated spirits n
brandspiritus spiritus
(Commonwealth) Ethyl alcohol used as a fuel and a solvent, and usually free of taxes on alcohol; denatured alcohol;

metic /ˈmɛtək/ /ˈmɛtɪk/ [ˈmɛɾək] metics n
metoik
(historical) In Ancient Greek city-states, a resident alien who did not have the rights of a citizen and who paid a tax for the right to live there.

meticulous /mɪˈtɪkjuləs/ /mɪˈtɪkjɪlɪs/ more meticulous most meticulous adj
meticuleus angstvallig acribisch scrupuleus
Characterized by very precise, conscientious attention to details.

metonym /ˈmɛ.tə.nɪm/ metonyms n
metoniem
(grammar) A word that names an object from a single characteristic of it or of a closely related object; a word used in metonymy.

metonymy /mɪˈtɑnəmi/ /mɪˈtɒnəmi/ metonymies n
metonymia
(rhetoric) The use of a single characteristic or part of an object, concept or phenomenon to identify the entire object, concept, phenomenon or a related object.

metre /ˈmiːtə/ /ˈmiːtəɹ/ [ˈmiːɾɚ] metres n
meter
The basic unit of length in the International System of Units (SI: Système International d'Unités), equal to the distance travelled by light in a vacuum in 1/299 792 458 seconds. The metre is equal to 39+47⁄127 (approximately 39.37) imperial inches.

metric /ˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ adj
metriek
Of or relating to the metric system of measurement.

metric space metric spaces n
metrische ruimte
(mathematics, analysis, topology) Any set on which a metric is defined, giving a distance between any two elements.

metric ton metric tons n
ton
(chiefly, _, US) A unit of mass equal to 1000 kilograms, about 2204.6 pounds avoirdupois.

metrical foot metrical feet n
versvoet
(prosody) The basic unit of the underlying rhythm of verse.

metro station metro stations n
metrostation
A railway station for a rapid transit system.

metronome /ˈmɛtɹəˌnoʊm/ /ˈmɛtɹəˌnəʊm/ metronomes n
metronoom
(music) A device, containing an inverted pendulum, used to mark time by means of regular ticks at adjustable intervals; an electronic equivalent that emits flashes.

metropolis /məˈtɹɑ.pə.ləs/ /məˈtɹɑ.pə.lɪs/ /mɪˈtɹɒ.pə.lɪs/ metropoleis metropoles metropoli metropolis's metropolises metropolisses metropolizes n
metropool moederstad
(history, especially, Ancient Greece) The mother (founding) polis (city state) of a colony.
metropool wereldstad grootstad
A large, busy city, especially as the main city in an area or country or as distinguished from surrounding rural areas.

metropolitan France pn
Metropolitaans Frankrijk
The part of France located in Europe

metrosexual metrosexuals n
metroman metroseksueel
A man — typically urban, heterosexual, and affluent — who is concerned with personal appearance, such as personal grooming, fashion, and aesthetics in general.

mettle /ˈmɛtəl/ mettles n
moed
A quality of courage and endurance.
karakter temperament
Good temperament and character.

mezereon /məˈzɪəriən/ mezereons n
rood peperboompje
An ornamental shrub, Daphne mezereum, having purple flowers and bright red fruit.

mezuzah /məˈzuːzɔː/ mezuzahs mezuzot mezuzoth n
mezoeza
(Judaism, and, _, occasionally, _, Christianity) A piece of parchment inscribed with specific Hebrew verses from the Torah (Deuteronomy 6:4–9 and 11:13–21) and attached in a case to the doorpost of a house.

mezzaluna mezzalunas n
wiegemes
A crescent-shaped steel blade attached to a wooden handle, used to chop food.

mezzanine /ˈmɛtsə-/ /ˈmɛzəniːn/ /ˈmɛzəˌnin/ /ˈmɛzˌnin/ /ˌmɛzəˈnin/ /ˌmɛzəˈniːn/ /ˌmɛzˈnin/ mezzanines n
tussenvloer entresol mezzanine
An intermediate floor or storey in between the main floors of a building; specifically, one that is directly above the ground floor which does not extend over the whole floorspace of the building, and so resembles a large balcony overlooking the ground floor; an entresol.

mezzo-soprano /ˌmɛtsoʊsəˈpɹænoʊ/ mezzo-sopranos n
mezzosopraan
A voice or voice part intermediate in compass between soprano and contralto.
A person having such a voice.

mi. n
mi
abbreviation of mile

miasma /maɪˈæzmə/ /miˈæzmə/ miasmas miasmata n
miasma miasme moerasdamp
A noxious atmosphere or emanation once thought to originate from swamps and waste, and to cause disease.
miasma miasme verpeste atmosfeer
(figurative) A noxious atmosphere or influence, an ominous environment.

mica /ˈmaɪ.kə/ micas n
glimmer mica
(mineral) Any of a group of hydrous aluminosilicate minerals characterized by highly perfect cleavage, so that they readily separate into very thin leaves, more or less elastic.

micellar adj
micellair

micellar water micellar waters n
micellair water

micro- /maɪˈkɹɒ-/ /ˈmaɪkɹoʊ-/ /ˈmaɪkɹə-/ prefix
micro-
(diminutive) Very small.
(metric units) One millionth.

micro-ohm micro-ohms n
micro-ohm
One millionth (10-6) of a ohm, abbreviated as µΩ.

microarchitecture microarchitectures n
microarchitectuur
(biology) The detailed structure of any organ etc. at a very small scale.
(computing) The architecture of the data processing parts of a microcomputer.

microbe /ˈmaɪkɹoʊb/ microbes n
microbe
(microbiology) Any microorganism, but especially a harmful bacterium.

microbial /maɪˈkroʊ.bi.əl/ /maɪˈkrəʊ.bi.əl/ adj
microbieel
Of, relating to, or caused by microbes or microorganisms.

microbiological adj
microbiologisch
Of or pertaining to microbiology.

microbiologist microbiologists n
microbioloog microbiologe
A scientist whose speciality is microbiology.

microbiology n
microbiologie
(biology) The branch of biology that deals with microorganisms, especially their effects on man and other living organisms.

microbrewery microbreweries n
microbrouwerij
A small commercial brewery, often one serving a single pub at which it is physically located; in the United States, often used to indicate a brewery that produces fewer than 15,000 barrels of beer annually.

microcephaly microcephalies n
microcefalie
A neurological disorder in which the person affected has an abnormally small head due to a failure of brain growth.

microcontroller microcontrollers n
microcontroller
(computing, electronics) A microcomputer on a single chip, used to control some device such as an automobile engine or a toy.

microdot microdots n
microdot
A text or photographic image that has been reduced in size to that of a typographical dot in order to escape detection by unintended recipients.

microeconomic adj
micro-economisch
Of, or relating to, a microeconomy or microeconomics.

microeconomics /ˌmaɪkɹəʊˌiːkəˈnɒnɪks/ /ˌmaɪkɹəʊˌɛkəˈnɒnɪks/ n
micro-economie
The field of economics that deals with small-scale economic activities such as those of an individual or company.

microfiche microfiches n
microfiche
A sheet of microfilm, six by four inches, holding several hundred reduced images of document pages, read using a microfiche reader or microfilm reader.

microfilm microfilms n
microfilm
a continuous roll of film containing photographs of documents at a greatly reduced size

microfilm v
microfilmen
To reproduce (documents) on such film.

microfossil microfossils n
microfossiel
A microscopic fossil.

micrometer /maɪˈkɹɑmɪtəɹ/ /maɪˈkɹɒmɪtə/ [maɪˈkɹɑmɪɾɚ] micrometers n
micrometer
A device used to measure distance very precisely but within a limited range, especially depth, thickness, and diameter.

micrometer /ˈmaɪkɹoʊˌmiːtəɹ/ /ˈmaɪkɹəˌmiːtə/ [ˈmaɪkɹoʊˌmiːɾɚ] micrometers n
micrometer
one millionth of a meter

micromobility n
micromobiliteit
Transportation over short distances, provided by lightweight (usually single-person) vehicles.

micronation /ˈmaɪ.kɹoʊ.ˌneɪ.ʃən/ /ˈmaɪ.kɹəʊ.neɪ̯.ʃən/ micronations n
micronatie
A non-autonomous entity that claims to be a sovereign state and mimics the actions of a state, but lacks any legal recognition and exists only on paper or in the mind of its creator; a micronational entity.

micronova /ˈmaɪ.kɹo.noʊ.və/ /ˈmaɪ.kɹo.nəʊ.və/ micronovae micronovas n
micronova
(astronomy) A stellar outburst about one millionth the strength of a classical nova.

microorganism /ˌmaɪ.kɹoʊˈɔɹ.ɡəˌnɪz.m̩/ /ˌmaɪ.kɹəʊˈɔː.ɡəˌnɪz.m̩/ microorganisms n
micro-organisme
(microbiology) An organism that is too small to be seen by the unaided eye, especially a single-celled organism, such as a bacterium.

micropaleontology n
micropaleontologie
The branch of paleontology dealing with the fossilized microscopic organic remains (microfossils) of the geologic past; including their structure, biology, relationships and distribution.

microphone /ˈmaɪ.kɹəˌfoʊn/ /ˈmaɪ.kɹəˌfəʊn/ microphones n
microfoon
A device (transducer) used to convert sound waves into a varying electric current; normally fed into an amplifier and either recorded or transmitted over radio.

microrelief microreliefs n
microreliëf

microscope /ˈmaɪ.kɹəˌskoʊp/ /ˈmaɪ.kɹəˌskəʊp/ microscopes n
microscoop
An optical instrument used for observing small objects.

microscopic /ˌmaɪ.kɹə.ˈskɑpɪk/ more microscopic most microscopic adj
microscopisch
Of, or relating to microscopes or microscopy; microscopal
So small that it can only be seen using a microscope.
Very small; minute

microsecond microseconds n
microseconde
(metrology) An SI unit of time equal to 10−6 seconds. Symbol: μs It is commonly represented with symbol µs.

microseism microseisms n
aardschok
A faint earth tremor caused by natural phenomena, such as wind.

microstate microstates n
dwergstaat ministaat
A country that has a very small population and land area.
microtoestand
(physics) The specific detailed microscopic configuration of a system.

microwave /ˈmaɪkɹəʊˌweɪv/ /ˈmaɪkɹəˌweɪv/ microwaves n
microgolf
An electromagnetic wave with wavelength between that of infrared light and radio waves.

microwave oven /ˈmaɪkɹə(ʊ)ˌweɪv ˈʌv(ə)n/ microwave ovens n
microgolfoven magnetron magnetronoven microgolf
An oven that uses microwave energy to heat food or other items placed within it.

mid /mɪd/ preposition
middel midden te midden van
Amid.

mid-life crisis mid-life crises n
midlifecrisis
(psychology) An emotional period of doubt and anxiety sometimes experienced by people who realize that their life is already half over.

midbrain midbrains n
mesencephalon middenhersen
(neuroanatomy) A part of the brain located rostral to the pons and caudal to the thalamus and the basal ganglia, composed of the tectum (dorsal portion) and the tegmentum (ventral portion).

middle /ˈmɘdɘl/ /ˈmɪdəl/ [ˈmə.dɯ(ɫ)] [ˈmə.ɾ-] [ˈmɪ.dəɫ] [ˈmɪ.dʊ] [ˈmɪ.ɾɫ̩] [ˈmɪ̝.dəɫ] [ˈmɪ̝.dʊ] [ˈmɪ̝.ɾ-] adj
midden
Located in the middle; in between.

middle /ˈmɘdɘl/ /ˈmɪdəl/ [ˈmə.dɯ(ɫ)] [ˈmə.ɾ-] [ˈmɪ.dəɫ] [ˈmɪ.dʊ] [ˈmɪ.ɾɫ̩] [ˈmɪ̝.dəɫ] [ˈmɪ̝.dʊ] [ˈmɪ̝.ɾ-] middles n
midden centrum
A centre, midpoint.
midden
The part between the beginning and the end.

middle class middle classes n
middenklasse
A social and economic class lying above the working class and below the upper class.

middle ear middle ears n
middenoor
(anatomy) The cavity in the temporal bone between the eardrum and the inner ear that contains the ossicles, and which conveys sound to the cochlea.

middle finger middle fingers n
middelvinger
The finger between the forefinger and the ring finger
An obscene gesture directed towards another as an insult, made by sticking up the middle finger of a hand.

middle ground middle grounds n
compromis middenweg
(idiomatic) A compromise position between extremes.

middle of nowhere n
Verweggistan niemandsland rimboe
(idiomatic) A very remote or secluded area; a nondescript place lacking population, interesting things, or defining characteristics.

middle school middle schools n
middenschool
(schools, countable) A school which crosses the traditional divide between primary school and secondary school.

middle spotted woodpecker middle spotted woodpeckers n
middelste bonte specht
Any of species Dendrocoptes medius of a medium-sized woodpecker.

middleman [ˈmɪdɫ̩ˌmæn] middlemen n
tussenhandelaar
An intermediate dealer between the manufacturer and the retailer or customer.

middlemost adj
middelst middenst
Nearest to the exact middle; midmost

middling /ˈmɪd(ə)lɪŋ/ /ˈmɪdlɪŋ/ /ˈmɪdl̩ɪŋ/ more middling most middling adj
middelmatig
Of intermediate or average size, position, or quality; mediocre.

midfielder midfielders n
middenvelder
(sports) A player who operates behind the attackers and in front of the defence.

midge /mɪd͡ʒ/ midges n
mug
any of various small two-winged flies, for example, from the family Chironomidae or non-biting midges, the family Chaoboridae or phantom midges, and the family Ceratopogonidae or biting midges, all belonging to the order Diptera

midget /ˈmɪd͡ʒɪt/ midgets n
dwerg
(sometimes, offensive) A normally-proportioned person with small stature, usually defined as reaching an adult height less than 4'10". [from later 19th c.]
(sometimes, offensive) Any short person.
dwerg- mini-
(attributively, now, sometimes, offensive) A small version of something; miniature.

midnight /ˈmɪdnʌɪt/ /ˈmɪdˌnaɪt/ midnights n
middernacht
The middle of the night: the sixth temporal hour, equidistant between sunset and sunrise.
Twelve o'clock at night exactly.

midnight mass midnight masses n
middernachtmis
(in particular) A Roman Catholic religious service that marks the beginning of Christmas Day.

midnight sun /ˈmɪdnʌɪt sʌn/ /ˈmɪdˌnaɪt sʌn/ midnight suns n
middernachtzon
The phenomenon occurring when the Sun does not set but only approaches the horizon at midnight; it occurs near the summer solstice in the polar regions.

midriff midriffs n
middenrif
(anatomy) The middle section of the human torso, from below the chest to above the waist; the abdomen and its back part.

midshipman midshipmen n
adelborst
(nautical) An officer of the lowest rank in several navies; especially, a trainee officer.

midsummer midsummers n
midzomer
The middle of summer.
midzomerdag
Midsummer Day, the English quarter day.

midwife /ˈmɪd.(w)ɪf/ /ˈmɪd.waɪf/ midwives n
vroedvrouw verloskundige
A person, usually a woman, who is trained to assist women in childbirth, but who is not a physician.

midwifery /mɪdˈwɪfəɹi/ /ˈmɪdˌwaɪfəɹi/ midwiferies n
verloskunde
The practice and science of being a midwife.

midwinter /ˌmɪdˈwɪntə(ɹ)/ midwinters n
midwinter
The middle of winter.
The winter solstice; about December 21st or 22nd.

mifepristone /ˌmɪ.fɛˈpɹɪ.stəʊn/ /ˌmɪf.əˈpɹɪˌstoʊn/ n
mifepriston
(pharmaceutical drug) A steroid medication that inhibits the action of progesterone, typically given orally in combination with misoprostol in early pregnancy to induce abortion.

miff /mɪf/ v
verontwaardigen zich gekrenkt voelen
(intransitive) To become slightly offended.

miffed /mɪft/ more miffed most miffed adj
geïrriteerd op de tenen getrapt
(informal) Somewhat indignant, irritated, angry, put out or annoyed.

might /maɪt/ mights n
macht
(countable, uncountable) Power, strength, force or influence held by a person or group.
kracht macht
(uncountable) Physical strength or force.
vermogen
(uncountable) The ability to do something.

might /maɪt/ v
zou kunnen
(auxiliary) Used to indicate conditional or possible actions.

mighty /ˈmaɪti/ [ˈmʌɪɾi] mightier mightiest adj
machtig
Very strong; possessing might.

mignonette /ˌmɪnjəˈnɛt/ mignonettes n
tuinreseda
A greyish-green colour, like that of the flowers of the plant.

migraine /ˈmaɪɡɹeɪn/ /ˈmiːɡɹeɪn/ migraines n
migraine
(pathology) A severe, disabling headache, usually affecting only one side of the head, and often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, photophobia and visual disturbances.

migrant /ˈmaɪɡɹənt/ migrants n
migrant migrante trekarbeider trekarbeidster
Traveller or worker who moves from one region or country to another.

migrate /maɪ.ˈɡɹeɪt/ /ˈmaɪ.ɡɹeɪt/ v
migreren
(intransitive) To relocate periodically from one region to another, usually according to the seasons.

migration /maɪˈɡɹeɪʃ(ə)n/ migrations n
migratie
An instance of moving to live in another place for a while.
migratie trek
Seasonal moving of animals, as mammals, birds or fish, especially between breeding and non-breeding areas.

migratory /ˈmaɪ.ɡɹəˌtɔɹ.i/ /ˌmaɪˈɡɹeɪ.tə.ɹi/ adj
trek
(of birds, etc) Migrating.

migratory bird migratory birds n
trekvogel
A bird that moves from one area of the world to another according to the season, usually from north to south and vice versa.

mijl mijlen mijls n
mijl

mikado /mɪˈkɑːdəʊ/ mikados n
Japanse keizer mikado
(history) A former title of the emperors of Japan during a certain period.
mikado
A game of skill, in which identically shaped (but differently colored and valued) wooden sticks must be removed from a pile without disturbing the remaining stack.

milblogger milbloggers n
milblogger
(Internet) A military service member who writes a blog.

milch cow milch cows n
melkkoe
A cow that produces milk (having had at least one calf).

mild /ˈmaɪld/ milder mildest adj
zacht mild
Gentle and not easily angered.

mildew /ˈmɪl.d(j)u/ /ˈmɪl.djuː/ n
meeldauw schimmel
(plant disease) A growth of minute powdery or webby fungi, whitish or of different colors, found on various diseased or decaying substances.

mildew /ˈmɪl.d(j)u/ /ˈmɪl.djuː/ v
met schimmel bedekken
(transitive) To taint with mildew.
beschimmelen met schimmel bedekken
(intransitive) To become tainted with mildew.

mile /maɪ̯l/ [maɪ̯ɫ] mile miles n
mijl
Any of several customary units of length derived from the 1593 English statute mile of 8 furlongs, equivalent to 5,280 feet or 1,760 yards of various precise values.
Any of many customary units of length from other measurement systems of roughly similar values, as the Chinese mile or Arabic mile.

milestone /ˈmaɪlstəʊn/ milestones n
mijlpaal mijlsteen
A stone milepost (or by extension in other materials), one of a series of numbered markers placed along a road at regular intervals, typically at the side of the road or in a median.
mijlpaal keerpunt
(idiomatic) An important event in a person's life or career, in the history of a nation, in the life of some project, etc.

milieu /-ˈju/ /-ˈjə/ /-ˈjʊ/ /mɪlˈju/ /mɪlˈjɜː/ /ˈmiːljɜː/ milieus milieux n
milieu
(specifically) A social environment or setting.

militarism militarisms n
militarisme
An ideology which claims that the military is the foundation of a society's security, and thereby its most important aspect.

militarization militarizations n
militarisering
The process whereby some area, procedure, aspect of culture, etc., becomes controlled by the military or administered in a military fashion.

military /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tɹi/ /ˈmɪl.ɪˌtɛɹ.i/ more military most military adj
militair
Characteristic of members of the armed forces.
(North America) Relating to armed forces such as the army, marines, navy and air force (often as distinguished from civilians or police forces).
Relating to armies or ground forces.
militair krijgs- oorlogs-
Relating to war.

military /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tɹi/ /ˈmɪl.ɪˌtɛɹ.i/ militaries military n
leger weermacht
Armed forces.

military attaché military attachés n
militair attaché
A diplomatic attaché for military affairs

military exercise military exercises n
militaire oefening
A large-scale activity involving military forces from multiple countries or commands, designed to demonstrate the level of alliance between those forces and their ability to coordinate, as a signal to potential military adversaries.

military hospital military hospitals n
militair hospitaal militair ziekenhuis
a hospital for the care and treatment of sick and wounded military personnel.

military macaw military macaws n
soldatenara
Ara militaris, a large parrot with mostly green plumage.

military order military orders n
militaire orde militaire ridderorde
An order of knighthood which has a military (typically crusading) as well as a spiritual vocation.

military police n
marechaussee
(collective) A unit of a military organization whose duty is to police the organization. They are in charge of law enforcement on military property, and of military personnel.

military service n
legerdienst militaire dienst
Service in an army or other military organisation, whether as a chosen job (volunteering) or as a result of an involuntary draft (conscription).

military tribunal military tribunals n
krijgsgerecht militaire rechtbank
A military court designed to try members of enemy forces during times of war.

militia /məˈlɪʃə/ militiae militias n
militie
An army of trained civilians, which may be an official reserve army, called upon in time of need, the entire able-bodied population of a state which may also be called upon, or a private force not under government control.

milium milia n
gerstekorrel
(dermatology) A keratin-filled cyst that can appear just under the epidermis or on the roof of the mouth.

milk /mɪlk/ [mɛlk] milks n
melk
(uncountable, by extension) A white (or whitish) liquid obtained from a vegetable source such as almonds, coconuts, oats, rice, and/or soy beans.
(countable, informal) An individual serving of milk.

milk /mɪlk/ [mɛlk] v
melken
(transitive) To express milk from (a mammal, especially a cow).
(transitive) To express a liquid from a creature.
uitmelken
(transitive, figurative) To make excessive use of (a particular point in speech or writing, a source of funds, etc.); to exploit; to take advantage of (something).

milk chocolate milk chocolates n
melkchocolade
(uncountable) Chocolate that includes milk powder as one of its ingredients.

milk glass milk glasses n
melkglas
(usually, uncountable) Opaque glass, especially the kind having a white shade; first produced in Italy in the 1500s as an imitation of Chinese porcelain.

milk powder milk powders n
melkpoeder
Pulverized milk solids, produced by evaporating all liquid from milk.

milk snake milk snakes n
melkslang
Any of various snakes, Lampropeltis triangulum, with smooth and shiny scales and typically a pattern of colours that runs red-black-yellow or white-black-red.

milk tooth milk teeth n
melktand
Any tooth of the first set of teeth of young people (or animals).

milk-white more milk-white most milk-white adj
melkwit
Having a slightly bluish white color, that of milk.

milkable adj
melkbaar

milkfish milkfish milkfishes n
bandeng
Chanos chanos, an important food fish in southeast Asia.

milking machine milking machines n
melkmachine
A machine for milking cows.

milkmaid /ˈmɪlkmeɪd/ milkmaids n
melkmeid melkmeisje
(historical) A girl or young woman who milks the cows on a farm.

milkman /ˈmɪlkmən/ milkmen n
melkboer
A man who delivers milk to households and sometimes businesses early in the morning.

milkshake /ˈmɪlk.ʃeɪk/ [ˈmɪɫk.ʃeɪk] milkshakes n
milkshake
A thick beverage consisting of milk and ice cream mixed together, often with fruit, chocolate, or other flavoring.
(New England, Australia, New Zealand) A thin beverage, similar to the above, but with no ice cream or significantly less of it.

milksop /ˈmɪlkˌsɒp/ milksops n
bangerik doetje kluns schuimpje watje
(by extension, pejorative) An easily frightened, ineffectual, or weak person.

milkwoman milkwomen n
melkboerin
A woman who delivers milk to households and sometimes businesses early in the morning.

milkwort milkworts n
vleugeltjesbloem
Any of more than 500 species of flowering plants of the genus Polygala that are used as a food source by the larvae of some members of the Lepidoptera order.

milky /ˈmɪlki/ milkier milkiest adj
melkachtig
Resembling milk in color, consistency, smell, etc.; consisting of milk.

mill /mɪl/ [mɪɫ] mills n
molen
The building housing such a grinding apparatus.
fabriek papierfabriek staalfabriek textielfabriek
A manufacturing plant for paper, steel, textiles, etc.
A building housing such a plant.
papiermolen
(figurative) An establishment that handles a certain type of situation or procedure routinely, or produces large quantities of an item without much regard to quality.

mill /mɪl/ [mɪɫ] v
malen
(transitive) To grind or otherwise process in a mill or other machine.
slijpen
(transitive) To shape, polish, dress or finish using a machine.
graveren
(transitive) To engrave one or more grooves or a pattern around the edge of (a cylindrical object such as a coin).
rondhangen
(intransitive, followed by, _, around, about, etc.) To move about in an aimless fashion.

mille-feuille /milˈfwi/ /miːlˈfɔɪ/ /miːlˈfəː.i/ /miːlˈfɜː.i/ /ˌmil.fəˈwi/ /ˌmilˈfɔɪ/ mille-feuilles n
tompoes
A type of pastry made of several layers of puff pastry usually filled with cream or custard, and topped with icing or sugar.

millennial /məˈlɛ.ni.əl/ /mɪˈlɛ.nɪ.əl/ millennials n
millennial
(originally, US, demography) Often capitalized: a person from the generation born in the last two decades of the 20th century, from around the early 1980s to the mid-1990s and who reached adulthood early in the third millennium C.E., characterized by their familiarity with computer technology and poorer financial prospects than their parents.

millennium /mɪˈlɛnɪəm/ millennia millenniums n
millennium
(with definite article) The year in which one period of one thousand years ends and another begins, especially the year 2000.

millennium bug pn
millenniumbug
(computing) A design flaw in computer systems that represented years as two digits (e.g. 84 for 1984), which could cause date calculations to fail if they involved years later than 1999.

miller /ˈmɪlə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɪlɚ/ millers n
molenaar molenaarster
A person who owns or operates a mill, especially a flour mill.

millet /ˈmɪlət/ /ˈmɪlɪt/ millets n
gierst
Any of a group of various types of grass or its grains used as food, widely cultivated in the developing world.

milli- /ˈmɪlɪ/ prefix
milli-
In the International System of Units and other metric systems of units, one-thousandth of the unit to which it is prefixed; that is, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 10-3. Symbol: m.

millilitre millilitres n
milliliter
(British spelling) A unit of measure of capacity, being one thousandth of a litre. Symbol: ml

millimetre millimetres n
millimeter
An SI/MKS unit of measure, the length of 1⁄1000 of a metre. Symbol: mm

milling cutter milling cutters n
frees
(mechanical engineering) A rotary cutting tool typically used in milling machines.

million /ˈmɪljən/ [ˈmɪʎən] millions numeral
miljoen
(long and short scales) The cardinal number 1,000,000: 106; a thousand thousand.

million-dollar question million-dollar questions n
hamvraag

millionaire /ˈmɪl.jəˌnɛɹ/ /ˌmɪl.i.əˈnɛə(ɹ)/ /ˌmɪl.jəˈnɛɹ/ millionaires n
miljonair
A person whose net worth is at or greater than one million units of the local currency.

millipede /ˈmɪləpid/ millipedes n
miljoenpoot
Any of many elongated arthropods, of the class Diplopoda, with cylindrical bodies that have two pairs of legs for each one of their 20 to 100 or more body segments.[From 1600]

millisecond /ˈmɪlɪˌsɛkənd/ milliseconds n
milliseconde
(metrology) An SI unit of time equal to 10−3 seconds. Symbol: ms; one one-thousandth of a second. Symbol: ms.

millstone /ˈmɪlstəʊn/ /ˈmɪlˌstoʊn/ millstones n
molensteen maalsteen
A large round stone used for grinding grain.
molensteen
(figurative) Ellipsis of millstone round one's neck (referring to Matthew 18:6 in the Bible): a heavy responsibility that is difficult to bear.

milt /mɪlt/ milts n
hom
The semen of a male fish.

mimeograph mimeographs n
mimeograaf stencilmachine
(historical) A machine for making printed copies using typed stencil, eventually superseded by photocopying.

mimeograph v
stencilen
To make mimeograph copies.

mimosa /mɪˈmoʊ.sə/ /mɪˈməʊ.sə/ /mɪˈməʊ.zə/ mimosae mimosas n
mimosa
(botany) A plant belonging to the genus Mimosa usually found in tropical climates, their leaves are usually prickly and sensitive to touch or light, and have small white or pink flowers.

minarchism /ˈmɪnəˌkɪzəm/ /ˈmɪnɚˌkɪzəm/ minarchisms n
minarchisme
Belief in the desirability and practicality of minimum government.

minaret /mɪnəˈɹɛt/ /ˈmɪnəɹɛt/ minarets n
minaret
The tall slender tower of an Islamic mosque, from which the muezzin recites the adhan (call to prayer).

mince /mɪns/ minces n
gehakt
(uncountable) Finely chopped meat; minced meat.

mince /mɪns/ v
hakken
(transitive, cooking) To cut into very small pieces; to chop finely.

mincing more mincing most mincing adj
geaffecteerd
Affectedly dainty.

mind /maɪnd/ minds n
geest verstand rede denkvermogen psyche
The capability for rational thought.
geheugen
The ability to remember things.

mind /maɪnd/ v
aandacht schenken aan erg vinden iets op tegen hebben letten op passen op uitmaken
(chiefly, in the imperative) To pay attention or heed to so as to obey; hence to obey; to make sure, to take care (that). [from 17th c.]
passen op
To look after, to take care of, especially for a short period of time. [from 17th c.]

mind one's own business v
met zijn eigen zaken bemoeien
(idiomatic) To concern oneself only with what is of interest to oneself and not interfere in the affairs of others.

mind-boggling /ˈmaɪndˌbɑɡlɪŋ/ /ˈmaɪndˌbɒɡ(ə)lɪŋ/ /ˈmɑɪndˌbɔɡ(ə)lɪŋ/ more mind-boggling most mind-boggling adj
verbijsterend
That causes the mind to boggle; that is beyond one's ability to understand or figure out.

mind-numbing more mind-numbing most mind-numbing adj
geestdodend
(idiomatic) Excessively boring, tedious, or dull; repetitive; of an activity, etc., lacking any interest or variety that might serve as intellectual stimulation.

mindset mindsets n
mentaliteit
A way of thinking; an attitude or opinion, especially a habitual one.

mine /maɪ̯n/ mines n
mijn groeve
An excavation from which ore or solid minerals are taken, especially one consisting of underground tunnels.
mijn
(military) A device intended to explode when stepped upon or touched, or when approached by a ship, vehicle, or person.

mine /maɪ̯n/ pronoun
mijne
That which belongs to me.

mine /maɪ̯n/ v
mijnen leggen ontginnen
To dig away, or otherwise remove, the substratum or foundation of; to lay a mine under; to sap; to undermine.

mine-clearing n
ontmijning
The process of removing and neutralizing mines.

minefield minefields n
mijnenveld
An area in which land mines or naval mines have been laid.

minelayer minelayers n
mijnenlegger
A ship capable of laying mines.

miner /ˈmaɪnə(ɹ)/ miners n
mijnwerker
A person who works in a mine.
mijnenlegger mineur ontmijner
An operator of ordnance mines and similar explosives.

miner's lettuce n
winterpostelein
Winter purslane, Montia perfoliata (now Claytonia perfoliata), a plant of western North America with mild-flavored edible greens.

mineral /ˈmɪn.ə.ɹəl/ /ˈmɪn.ɚ.əl/ /ˈmɪn.ɹəl/ minerals n
mineraal delfstof
(geology) Any naturally occurring inorganic material that has a (more or less) definite chemical composition and characteristic physical properties.
mineraal
Any inorganic material (as distinguished from animal or vegetable).
(nutrition) Any inorganic element that is essential to nutrition; a dietary mineral.

mineral water mineral waters n
mineraalwater
Water from a spring that naturally contains dissolved minerals, often treated in any of several ways (filtering, aerating etc) and bottled; used either therapeutically or out of preference.

mineralogist mineralogists n
mineraloog
A person expert in mineralogy.

mineralogy /ˌmɪnəˈɹɑləd͡ʒi/ /ˌmɪnəˈɹɒləd͡ʒi/ mineralogies n
mineralogie
(petrology) The branch of petrology that studies minerals.

mineshaft mineshafts n
mijnschacht
A vertical hole through the strata to reach the mineral which is being mined.

minestrone /ˌmɪnəˈstɹoʊni/ /ˌmɪnɪˈstɹəʊnɪ/ minestrones n
minestrone minestronesoep
Any of many thick Italian vegetable soups.

mingle /ˈmɪŋ.ɡəl/ v
vermengen
(transitive) To intermix; to combine or join, as an individual or part, with other parts, but commonly so as to be distinguishable in the product.

miniature /ˈmɪn(i)ət͡ʃəɹ/ /ˈmɪn(i)ət͡ʃʊəɹ/ /ˈmɪnɪtʃə/ miniatures n
miniatuur
An illustration in an illuminated manuscript.

minibar minibars n
minibar
A small refrigerator in a hotel room, containing drinks and snacks that the guest may choose to purchase during their stay.

minibus minibuses minibusses n
busje
A small bus, especially one used as transport for small groups.

minidress /ˈmɪn.i.ˌdɹɛs/ minidresses n
mini-jurk mini-jurkje
A woman's short dress with its hemline well above the knees, generally at mid-thigh level.

minim /ˈmɪ.nɪm/ minims n
halve noot
(music) A half note, drawn as a semibreve with a stem.

minimal /ˈmɪn.ə.məl/ /ˈmɪn.ɪ.məl/ more minimal most minimal adj
minimaal
The smallest possible amount, quantity, or degree.
minimalistische
(arts) Characterised by the use of simple form or structures.
minimalistisch
(music) Characterised by the repetition and gradual alteration of short phrases.

minimal pair minimal pairs n
minimaal paar
(phonology) A pair of words differing by only one phonetic segment or suprasegment, used to prove the validity of a proposed phoneme, toneme, or chroneme.

minimalist more minimalist most minimalist adj
minimalistisch
Believing in or seeking a minimal state; seeking to minimize or reduce to a minimum.

minimization minimizations n
minimaliseren
The act of lowering something to its smallest value or extent.

minimum wage minimum wages n
minimumloon
The lowest rate at which an employer must legally pay an employee; usually expressed as pay per hour.

minion /ˈmɪnjən/ minions n
ondergeschikte
A loyal servant of another, usually a more powerful being.
hielenlikker slaafs volgeling
A sycophantic follower.
kolonel
(uncountable, typography, printing) The size of type between nonpareil and brevier, standardized as 7-point.

minionette minionettes n
insertio
(uncountable, US, _, printing, typography, dated) A size of type between nonpareil and minion, standardized as 6½-point.

minipig minipigs n
minivarken
A small pig of a breed used in biological research

miniskirt /ˈmɪnɪskəːt/ miniskirts n
minirok minirokje
A short skirt with its hemline well above the knees, generally at mid-thigh level.

minister /ˈmɪn.əˌstɚ/ /ˈmɪn.ɪ-/ /ˈmɪn.ɪs.tə/ ministers n
dienaar dominee
(religion) A person who is trained to preach, to perform religious ceremonies, and to afford pastoral care at a Protestant church.
minister dienaar
(government) A politician who heads a ministry

ministerial /-ˈstɪəɹ-/ /ˌmɪnəˈstɪɹi.əl/ more ministerial most ministerial adj
ministerieel
Related to a governmental minister or ministry.

ministerial /-ˈstɪəɹ-/ /ˌmɪnəˈstɪɹi.əl/ ministerials n
dienstman ministeriaal
(historical) A member of the mediaeval estate or caste of unfree nobles.

ministry /ˈmɪnɪstɹi/ ministries n
ministerie departement
Government department, at the administrative level normally headed by a minister (or equivalent rank, e.g. secretary of state), who holds it as portfolio, especially in a constitutional monarchy, but also as a polity
ministerie kabinet departement gouvernement regering
The complete body of government ministers (whether or not they are in cabinet) under the leadership of a head of government (such as a prime minister)
bediening van de eredienst
The active practice and education of the minister of a particular religion or faith.

minivet minivets n
menievogel
Any of about 13 species of passerine birds in the genus Pericrocotus of the cuckooshrike family of southern and eastern Asia.

mink /mɪŋk/ mink minks n
nerts
(plural mink or minks) Any of various semi-aquatic, carnivorous mammals in the Mustelinae subfamily, similar to weasels, with dark fur, native to Europe and America, of which two species in different genera are extant: the American mink (Neovison vison) and the European mink (Mustela lutreola).

minnow /ˈmɪnoʊ/ /ˈmɪnəʊ/ minnows n
elrits
The common minnow (Phoxinus phoxinus), a small freshwater fish of the carp family Cyprinidae which has a green back with black elongated blotches, commonly swimming in large shoals.
ondermaatse vis
Chiefly with a qualifying word: any of a number of other (small) fish from the family Cyprinidae; also (chiefly, US) , other small (usually freshwater) fish from other families.

minor /ˈmaɪ.nəɹ/ /ˈmaɪnə/ more minor most minor adj
onbelangrijk
Lesser, smaller in importance, size, degree, seriousness, or significance compared to another option, particularly:

minor /ˈmaɪ.nəɹ/ /ˈmaɪnə/ minors n
bijvak
(North America, education) A formally recognized secondary area of undergraduate study, requiring fewer course credits than the equivalent major.
minderjarige
(Scots law, obsolete) An adolescent, a person above the legal age of puberty but below the age of majority.

minor third minor thirds n
kleine terts
A musical interval in Western music that approximates a frequency ratio of 6:5, spanning two degrees of the diatonic scale.

minority /maɪˈnɑɹ.ɪ.ti/ /maɪˈnɒɹ.ɪ.ti/ /maɪˈnɔɹ.ə.ti/ /maɪˈnɔɹ.ɪ.ti/ /mɑɪˈnɔɹ.ə.ti/ /mɪˈnɑɹ.ɪ.ti/ /mɪˈnɒɹ.ɪ.ti/ /mɪˈnɔɹ.ɪ.ti/ minorities n
minderheid minoriteit
Any subgroup that does not form a numerical majority. [from 18th c.]

minority government minority governments n
minderheidsregering minderheidskabinet
(politics) Government by a political party or a coalition that does not have a majority of seats or votes in parliament.

minority language minority languages n
minderheidstaal
(sociolinguistics) A language spoken by a minority of the population of a territory.

minotaur /ˈmaɪnəˌtɑɹ/ /ˈmaɪnəˌtɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈmɪnəˌtɑɹ/ /ˈmɪnəˌtɔː(ɹ)/ pn
minotaurus
(Greek mythology)

minstrel /ˈmɪnstɹ(ə)l/ minstrels n
minstreel speelman
(historical) Originally, an entertainer employed to juggle, play music, sing, tell stories, etc.; a buffoon, a fool, a jester; later, a medieval (especially travelling) entertainer who would recite and sing poetry, often to their own musical accompaniment.

minstrel show minstrel shows n
minstrel show negerzanger
(theater) A variety show performed by minstrels, primarily white people in blackface.

mint /mɪnt/ adj
ongeschonden piekfijn piekfijne
(with condition) Like new.
mint mintgroen
Of a green colour, like that of the mint plant.
uitmuntend uitmuntende
(numismatics) In near-perfect condition; uncirculated.

mint /mɪnt/ mints n
munt
A building or institution where money (originally, only coins) is produced under government licence.
fortuin
(informal) A vast sum of money; (by extension) a large amount of something.
munt
The flavouring of the plant, either a sweet, a jelly or sauce.
mint mintgroen
A green colour, like that of mint.

mint /mɪnt/ v
munten
To invent; to forge; to fabricate; to fashion.

minuend /ˈmɪnjʊˌɛnd/ minuends n
aftrekgetal
(arithmetic) A number or quantity from which another is to be subtracted.

minuet minuets n
menuet
A slow graceful dance consisting of a coupé, a high step, and a balance.
(music) A complete short musical composition inspired by and conforming to many formal characteristics of the traditional musical accompaniment to the dance of same name.

minus /ˈmaɪnəs/ adj
min negatief negatieve
Being a negative quantity; pertaining to a deficit or reduction. [from 18th c.]
min onder nul
That is below zero by (a specified amount) on a scale. [from 19th c.]

minus /ˈmaɪnəs/ preposition
min
(mathematics) Made less or reduced by (followed by an expression of number or quantity). [from 15th c.]

minus sign minus signs n
minteken
(arithmetic) The symbol −, used to denote the operation of subtraction or to indicate that a number is negative.

minuscule /mɪˈnʌsˌkjul/ /ˈmɪn.jʊˌskjuːl/ /ˈmɪn.əˌskjul/ /ˈmɪn.ʊˌskjuːl/ minuscules n
kleine letter minuskel
(countable) A lowercase letter.

minute /maɪˈn(j)ut/ /maɪˈn(j)uːt/ /maɪˈnjuːt/ /maɪˈnɪu̯t/ /məˈn(j)ut/ /mʌɪ-/ [məɪ̯-] minuter minutest adj
minuscule minuscuul nietig nietige onbeduidend onbeduidende
Very small.

minute /ˈmɪnɪt/ minutes n
minuut
A unit of time which is one sixtieth of an hour (sixty seconds).
A unit of angle equal to one-sixtieth of a degree.
A unit of purchase on a telephone or other similar network, especially a cell phone network, roughly equivalent in gross form to sixty seconds' use of the network.
moment minuutje secondje
(informal) A short but unspecified time period.
notulen
(chiefly in the plural, minutes) A (usually formal) written record of a meeting or a part of a meeting.

minute /ˈmɪnɪt/ v
notuleren
(transitive) Of an event, to write in a memo or the minutes of a meeting.

minute hand minute hands n
minutenwijzer
The hand of a clock or watch face that revolves once each hour and indicates the minutes.

minutes /ˈmɪnɪts/ n
notulen
The official notes kept during a meeting.

miracle /ˈmiɹəkəl/ /ˈmɪɹəkəl/ miracles n
wonder mirakel
An event that appears inexplicable by the laws of nature and so is held to be supernatural in origin.

miracle play miracle plays n
mirakelspel
A kind of mystery play that re-enacted miraculous interventions by the saints into the lives of ordinary people.

miracle worker miracle workers n
wonderdoener
A person who claims or is alleged to perform miracles.
(figuratively) Someone who accomplishes a difficult task.

miraculous /məˈɹæk.jə.ləs/ /mɪˈɹæk.jə.ləs/ /mɪˈɹæk.jʊ.ləs/ more miraculous most miraculous adj
miraculeus verwonderlijk wonderbaarlijk
By supernatural or uncommon causes, e.g. by a god; that cannot be explained in terms of normal events.

mirage /mɪˈɹɑːd͡ʒ/ /mɪˈɹɑːʒ/ mirages n
luchtweerspiegeling luchtspiegeling
An optical phenomenon in which light is refracted through a layer of hot air close to the ground, often giving the illusion of a body of water.

mire /ˈmaɪə/ /ˈmaɪɚ/ /ˈmaɪɹ/ mires n
moeras
Deep mud; moist, spongy earth.

mirror /ˈmiɹ.ɚ/ /ˈmə.ɹa/ /ˈmɪ.ɹə/ /ˈmɪɹ.ɚ/ /ˈmɪɹ/ mirrors n
spiegel
A smooth surface, usually made of glass with reflective material painted on the underside, that reflects light so as to give an image of what is in front of it.

mirror image mirror images n
spiegelbeeld wederbeeld
An image that is reversed from left to right, as it would appear if seen in a mirror; a reflection.

mirror punishment mirror punishments n
spiegelstraf
A form of punishment that reflects the nature of the transgression that it punishes.

mirth /mɜɹθ/ /mɜːθ/ [mɝθ] mirths n
vrolijkheid
That which causes merriment.

mis- prefix
mis-
bad or wrong; badly or wrongly

misandry /mɪˈsændɹi/ misandries n
misandrie
Hatred of, contempt for, or prejudice against men.

misanthrope /ˈmɪs.ənˌθɹoʊp/ /ˈmɪs.ənˌθɹəʊp/ /ˈmɪz.ənˌθɹoʊp/ /ˈmɪz.ənˌθɹəʊp/ misanthropes n
mensenhater misantroop
One who has a negative view of the entire human race. This may express itself as, e.g., distrust, dislike, hate, or contempt.

misanthropy misanthropies n
mensenhaat misantropie
A negative view of the entire human race. This may express itself as, e.g., distrust, dislike, hate, or contempt.

misbehavior /ˌmɪsbəˈheɪvjə/ /ˌmɪsbəˈheɪvjɚ/ misbehaviors n
wangedrag
(American spelling) Action or conduct that is inappropriate, improper, incorrect, or unexpected.

miscalculation miscalculations n
rekenfout
An incorrect or mistaken calculation.

miscarriage /ˈmɪs.kæɹ.əd͡ʒ/ /ˈmɪs.kɛɹ.əd͡ʒ/ /ˈmɪskaɹɪd͡ʒ/ miscarriages n
miskraam misdracht misgeboorte
(medicine) The spontaneous natural termination of a pregnancy, especially before it is viable; the fatal expulsion of a foetus from the womb before term. [from 17th c.]

miscarriage of justice miscarriages of justice n
оustitiële dwaling
(law) An error at a trial which led to an unjust outcome, such as the conviction of a person for a crime they did not commit.

miscarry /ˌmɪsˈkæɹi/ v
een miskraam krijgen een miskraam hebben
To have a miscarriage; to involuntarily abort a foetus. [from 16th c.]
mislukken
To fail to achieve some purpose; to be unsuccessful, to go wrong (of a business, project etc.). [from 16th c.]

miscegenation /mɪˌsɛd͡ʒ.əˈneɪ.ʃən/ miscegenations n
rassenvermening verbastering
(chiefly, US, see usage notes) The mixing or blending of race in marriage or breeding, interracial marriage. [from 1863]

miscellaneous /ˌmɪsəˈleɪnɪəs/ more miscellaneous most miscellaneous adj
gemengd
Consisting of a variety of ingredients or parts.
veelzijdig
Having diverse characteristics, abilities or appearances.

mischief /ˈmɪs.t͡ʃiːf/ /ˈmɪs.t͡ʃɪf/ /ˈmɪʃ.t͡ʃiːf/ /ˈmɪʃ.t͡ʃɪf/ mischiefs n
kattenkwaad
(uncountable) Conduct that playfully causes petty annoyance.
onheil
(uncountable) Harm or trouble caused by an agent or brought about by a particular cause.
plaaggeest
(archaic, countable) A cause or agent of annoyance, harm or injury, especially a person who causes mischief.

mischievous /mɪs.ˈt͡ʃiː.vi.əs/ /mɪs.ˈt͡ʃiː.vəs/ /ˈmɪs.t͡ʃə.vəs/ /ˈmɪs.t͡ʃɪ.vəs/ more mischievous most mischievous adj
stout gemeen beledigend kwetsend
Causing mischief; injurious.
stout gemeen
Troublesome, cheeky, badly behaved.

miscommunication miscommunications n
miscommunicatie
An interaction between two parties in which information is/was not communicated as desired.

misconstrue /mɪskənˈstɹuː/ v
misverstaan verkeerd interpreteren
(transitive) To interpret erroneously, to understand incorrectly; to misunderstand.

misdeed /mɪsˈdiːd/ misdeeds n
misdaad vergrijp wandaad
That which was done that should not have been, ranging from any sin or moral offense to various degrees of crime.

misdemeanor /ˌmɪsdɪˈmiːnə(ɹ)/ misdemeanors n
wanbedrijf overtreding
(legal, historical, _, in, _, UK) A crime usually punishable upon conviction by a small fine or by a short term of imprisonment. In the USA, misdemeanants usually are incarcerated in county jail for less than one year, but felons usually are incarcerated in state or federal prison for more than one year. Crimes which are punishable by large fines or by longer imprisonment are sometimes called felonies.

miser /ˈmaɪzə(ɹ)/ misers n
gierigaard vrek krent krentenkakker schraper
(pejorative) A person who hoards money rather than spending it; one who is cheap or extremely parsimonious.

misericord misericords n
misericorde
A ledge, sometimes ornately carved, attached to a folding church seat to provide support for a person standing for long periods; a subsellium.

misery /ˈmɪz(ə)ɹi/ /ˈmɪz(ə)ɹɪ/ miseries n
ellende
Great unhappiness; extreme pain of body or mind; wretchedness; distress; woe.

misery loves company /ˈmɪz(ə)ɹi lʌvz ˈkʌmpəni/ /ˈmɪz(ə)ɹɪ lʌvz ˈkʌmp(ə)ni/ proverb
ellende houdt van gezelschap
Misery is easier to bear when one is not the only one miserable.

misfit /mɪsˈfɪt/ /ˈmɪs.fɪt/ misfits n
onaangepaste
A badly adjusted person; someone unsuitable or set apart because of their habits, behaviour etc.

misfortune /mɪsˈfɔɹt͡ʃən/ /mɪsˈfɔːtʃuːn/ misfortunes n
ongeluk pech
(uncountable) Bad luck.
tegenslag
(countable) An undesirable event such as an accident.

misgiving /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋ/ misgivings n
twijfel
doubt, apprehension, a feeling of dread

mishap /ˈmɪshæp/ mishaps n
ongeluk pech probleem vergissing
An accident, mistake, or problem.

mishear /mɪsˈhɪə(ɹ)/ v
misverstaan slecht begrijpen slecht horen verkeerd begrijpen verkeerd verstaan
(ambitransitive) To hear wrongly.
slecht begrijpen verkeerd begrijpen
To misunderstand.

mishmash /ˈmɪʃˌmæʃ/ mishmashes n
allegaartje mikmak
A collection containing a variety of miscellaneous things.

mislead /mɪsˈliːd/ v
bedriegen bedotten verleiden verlokken
misleiden
(literally) To lead astray, in a false direction.

misleading /mɪsˈliːdɪŋ/ more misleading most misleading adj
misleidend
Deceptive or tending to mislead or create a false impression, even if technically true.

misnomer /mɪsˈnoʊmɚ/ /mɪsˈnəʊmə/ misnomers n
slecht gekozen term
verkeerde naam
A use of a term that is misleading; a misname.

misogynist /mɪˈsɑd͡ʒ.ən.ɪst/ /mɪˈsɒd͡ʒ.ən.ɪst/ misogynists n
misogyn vrouwenhater
One who professes misogyny; a hater of women.

misogynistic /ˈmɪs.ɒdʒ.ən.ɪst.ɪk/ more misogynistic most misogynistic adj
misogyn vrouwenhatend
Of, relating to, or exhibiting misogyny.

misogynoir /məˌsɑd͡ʒəˈnwɑɹ/ /mɪˌsɒd͡ʒəˈnwɑː/ n
misogynoir
(neologism) Contempt for, hatred of, or prejudice against black women. [from 2010]

misogyny /mɪˈsɑd͡ʒ.ɪ.ni/ /mɪˈsɒd͡ʒ.ɪ.ni/ misogynies n
misogynie vrouwenhaat
Hatred of, contempt for, or prejudice against women.

misoneist /ˌmaɪsəˈniː.ɪst/ /ˌmɪsəˈniː.ɪst/ misoneists n
misoneist misoneiste
One who hates or dislikes what is new or innovative.

misplace /mɪsˈpleɪs/ v
misleggen
(transitive) To put something somewhere and then forget its location; to mislay.

miss /mɪs/ misses n
misser
A failure to hit.
mislukking
A failure to obtain or accomplish.
juffrouw
An unmarried woman; a girl.

miss /mɪs/ v
missen
(ambitransitive) To fail to hit.
(transitive) To become aware of the loss or absence of; to feel the want or need of, sometimes with regret.
(transitive) To fail to attend.
missen ontwijken
(transitive) To avoid; to escape.
ergens kijken lezen niet overheen snappen
(transitive) To fail to understand;
missen over het hoofd zien ergens kijken lezen niet
(transitive) To fail to notice; to have a shortcoming of perception; overlook.
missen ontbreken
(transitive) To be wanting; to lack something that should be present.

miss the boat v
de boot missen
(intransitive) To fail to take advantage of an opportunity; to overlook or be too late to pursue an option or course of action.

misshapen /mɪsˈʃeɪ.pən/ [mɪʃˈʃeɪ.pən] more misshapen most misshapen adj
misvormd
Having a bad, ugly or awkward shape; deformed; malformed.

missile /ˈmɪs.aɪl/ /ˈmɪs.əl/ missiles n
raket
(military) A self-propelled projectile whose trajectory can be adjusted after it is launched. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

missile silo missile silos n
raketsilo
An underground vertical cylindrical container for the storage and launching of ICBMs.

missing /ˈmɪsɪŋ/ adj
vermist
Not able to be located; gone, misplaced.

missing person missing people missing persons n
vermiste persoon
A person whose whereabouts are unknown and who is being sought.

missiology missiologies n
missiologie
The area of practical theology which studies the mandate, message and work of the Christian missionary.

mission /ˈmɪʃən/ [ˈmɪʃn̩] missions n
missie opdracht
(countable) A set of tasks that fulfills a purpose or duty; an assignment set by an employer, or by oneself.
missie zending
(uncountable) Religious evangelism.

mission accomplished phraseologicalUnit
missie geslaagd
(colloquial) Used to express that a task, or set of tasks, has been completed.

missionary position missionary positions n
missionarishouding
A position for sexual intercourse in which the man and woman face each other, with the man on top.

misspeak /mɪsˈspiːk/ v
misspreken verspreken
(ambitransitive, chiefly, US) To fail to pronounce, utter, or speak correctly.

misspell /mɪsˈspɛl/ v
misspellen verkeerd spellen
To spell incorrectly.

misspelling misspellings n
spelfout
(countable) A misspelt word.

misstep /mɪsˈstɛp/ /ˈmɪs.stɛp/ missteps n
misstap
A step that is wrong, a false step.
faux pas misstap
(figurative) An error or mistake.

misstep /mɪsˈstɛp/ /ˈmɪs.stɛp/ v
misstappen verstappen
(intransitive) To step badly or incorrectly.
blunderen een misstap begaan
(intransitive) To make an error or mistake.

mist /mɪst/ mists n
mist nevel damp
(countable, uncountable) Water or other liquid finely suspended in air. (Compare fog, haze.)
waas
(countable) A layer of fine droplets or particles.

mistake /mɪˈsteɪk/ mistakes n
fout vergissing blunder misverstand onjuistheid
An error; a blunder.

mistake /mɪˈsteɪk/ v
een fout maken in de fout gaan
misverstaan verwisselen
(transitive) To understand wrongly, taking one thing or person for another.

mistelle /mɪˈstɛl/ mistelles n
mistella
A drink produced by adding alcohol to grape juice.

mister /ˈmɪstəɹ/ [ˈmɪstə(ɹ)] [ˈmɪstɚ] misters n
meneer
A title conferred on an adult male, usually when the name is unknown. Also used as a term of address, often by a parent to a young child.

mistle thrush mistle thrushes n
grote lijster
A large Eurasian thrush, Turdus viscivorus.

mistletoe /ˈmɪs(ə)ltəʊ/ /ˈmɪsəlˌtoʊ/ mistletoes n
maretak mistel vogellijm
(countable, uncountable) Any of numerous hemiparasitic evergreen plants of the order Santalales with white berries that grow in the crowns of apple trees, oaks, and other trees, such as the European mistletoe (Viscum album) and American mistletoe or eastern mistletoe (Phoradendron leucarpum).

mistreat v
mishandelen
(transitive) To treat someone, or something roughly or badly.

mistress /ˈmɪstɹɪs/ mistresses n
meesteres mevrouw
A woman, specifically one with great control, authority or ownership
juf
A female teacher
minnares buitenvrouw
The other woman in an extramarital relationship, generally including sexual relations
meesteres
A dominatrix

mistrial mistrials n
nietig geding
(legal) A trial that has been declared invalid because of an error in procedure, or because of hung jury.

mistrust /mɪsˈtɹʌst/ mistrusts n
wantrouwen
Lack of trust or confidence; distrust, untrust.

misty /ˈmɪsti/ mistier mistiest adj
mistig
Covered in mist; foggy.
waterig
(figuratively) With tears in the eyes; dewy-eyed.

misunderstand /mɪs.ʌn.də(ɹ)ˈstænd/ v
misverstaan
(transitive) To understand incorrectly, while believing one has understood correctly.

misunderstanding /ˌmɪsʌndəˈstændɪŋ/ /ˌmɪsʌndɚˈstændɪŋ/ misunderstandings n
misverstand
A mistake as to the meaning of something or a specific point of view; erroneous interpretation or comprehension; misconception.

mite /maɪt/ mites n
mijt
Any of many minute arachnids which, along with the ticks, comprise subclass Acarina (aka Acari).

mither /ˈmaɪðə(ɹ)/ v
lastigvallen
(intransitive, Northern England, especially, _, Manchester) To make an unnecessary fuss, moan, bother.

mitigate /ˈmɪt.ɪ.ɡeɪt/ v
verzachten mitigeren
(transitive, of problems or flaws) To reduce, lessen, or decrease and thereby to make less severe or easier to bear.

mitigation /mɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən/ mitigations n
opluchting verlichting
A reduction or decrease of something harmful or unpleasant.

mitochondrion mitochondria mitochondrions n
mitochondrium mitochondrion
(cytology) A spherical or ovoid organelle found in the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells and containing genetic material separate from that of the host; it is responsible for the conversion of food to usable energy in the form of ATP.

mitosis /maɪˈtoʊ.sɪs/ /maɪˈtəʊ.sɪs/ mitoses n
mitose mitosis
(cytology) The division of a cell nucleus in which the genome is copied and separated into two identical halves. It is normally followed by cell division.

mitre /ˈmaɪtəɹ/ mitres n
mijter
A covering for the head, worn on solemn occasions by church dignitaries, which has been made in many forms, mostly recently a tall cap with two points or peaks.

mitre box mitre boxes n
verstekbak
A wood working appliance used to guide a handsaw or backsaw for making precise cuts, usually 45° and 90° mitre cuts. The mitre boxes are made of wood or plastic.

mitre saw mitre saws n
verstekzaag
A power saw that is a bench circular saw that is used to make accurate crosscuts and miters in a workpiece by positioning a mounted blade onto a board, that can be positioned at a variety of angles.

mitten /ˈmɪtn̩/ /ˈmɪʔn̩/ mittens n
want
A type of glove or garment that covers a hand with a separate sheath for the thumb, but not for other fingers, which are either enclosed in a single section or left uncovered.

mix /ˈmɪks/ v
mengen vermengen
(transitive) To combine (items from two or more sources normally kept separate).
mixen
(transitive) To blend by the use of a mixer (machine).
(transitive, music) To combine (several tracks).
afmixen
(transitive, music) To produce a finished version of (a recording).

mixed /mɪkst/ more mixed most mixed adj
gemengd
Having two or more separate aspects.
Including both male(s) and female(s).
onzuiver verdeeld
Not completely pure, tainted or adulterated.
gemengdbloedig onzuiver
Stemming from two or more races or breeds (most commonly used to describe an offspring of one white parent and one black parent).

mixed economy mixed economies n
gemengde economie
A market economy with governmental provision of public goods, often with strong regulatory oversight, other forms of economic interventionism and some level of economic planning.

mixed martial arts n
mixed martial arts
(sports, martial arts) A style of combat sport allowing a wide range of combat techniques such as striking and grappling.

mixed reaction mixed reactions n
geassorteerde reacties
The state of diverse reception, when there are many who praise something while there are also many who dislike it.

mixer /ˈmɪksə(ɹ)/ mixers n
mengar
One who, or a device that, mixes or merges things together.
A machine outfitted with (typically blunt) blades with which it mixes or beats ingredients in a bowl below.

mixing console mixing consoles n
mengpaneel mengtafel
(sound engineering) An electronic device to combine and route audio signals from many sources to various destinations.

mixture /ˈmɪkstʃə/ /ˈmɪkst͡ʃɚ/ mixtures n
mengen mengsel
The act of mixing.
mengsel
Something produced by mixing.

mizzenmast /ˈmɪz.ənˌmæst/ /ˈmɪz.ənˌmɑːst/ mizzenmasts n
bezaansmast
(nautical) The aftmost mast on a ship having three masts; the third-tallest mast on a full-rigged ship.

mizzle /ˈmɪz.l̩/ /ˈmɪz.əl/ v
miezeren
(intransitive, now, _, dialectal, UK, North America) To rain in very fine drops.

mmm [m̩ː] interjection
mmm
(onomatopoeia) An emotional expression of contentment
(onomatopoeia) An expression used to show thought or reflection

mnemonic /ni-/ /nə-/ /nəˈmɑnɪk/ /nɪˈmɒnɪk/ adj
mnemonisch ezelsbruggetje mnemotechnisch
Of or relating to mnemonics.

mnemonic /ni-/ /nə-/ /nəˈmɑnɪk/ /nɪˈmɒnɪk/ mnemonics n
ezelsbrug geheugensteun mnemotechniek
Something (especially a series of ideas, letters, words, etc.) used to help in remembering a thing; a memory aid.

mnemonics /nəˈmɑn.ɪks/ /nəˈmɒn.ɪks/ n
mnemoniek
(plurale tantum) The study of techniques for remembering anything more easily.

moa /ˈmoə/ /ˈmɒʌ/ /ˈməʊə/ moas n
moa
Any of several species of large, extinct, flightless birds of the family Dinornithidae that were native to New Zealand; until its extinction, one species was the largest bird in the world. [from 19th c.]

moan /moʊn/ /məʊn/ moans n
kreun
a low, mournful cry of pain, sorrow or pleasure

moan /moʊn/ /məʊn/ v
klagen
(transitive, now, _, rare) To complain about; to bemoan, to bewail; to mourn. [from 13th c.]
kreunen
(intransitive) To make a moan or similar sound. [from 18th c.]

moat /moʊt/ /məʊt/ moats n
slotgracht gracht
A deep, wide defensive ditch, normally filled with water, surrounding a fortified habitation.

mob /mɑb/ /mɒb/ mobs n
gepeupel
(archaic) The lower classes of a community; the rabble.
kudde massa menigte
(Australian Aboriginal) A group of Aboriginal people associated with an extended family group, clan group or wider community group, from a particular place or country.

mob /mɑb/ /mɒb/ v
omgeven
(transitive) To crowd into or around a place.

mobile /ˈmoʊbaɪl/ /ˈmoʊbil/ /ˈmoʊbəl/ /ˈməʊ.baɪl/ /ˈməʊbaɪl/ more mobile most mobile adj
beweeglijk mobiel
(biology) Capable of being moved, aroused, or excited; capable of spontaneous movement.

mobile library mobile libraries n
bibliobus
A library housed in a large van that provides a library service to those unable to attend their nearest local library.

mobile phone mobile phones n
mobieltje mobiele telefoon gsm
A portable telephone that connects with the telephone network over radio wave transmission.

mobilise v
mobiliseren
(transitive) To assemble troops and their equipment in a coordinated fashion so as to be ready for war.

mobility scooter mobility scooters n
scootmobiel
An electric-powered scooter, similar in use to a wheelchair, that is specially designed for disabled and/or elderly people.

mobilization mobilizations n
mobilisatie
The marshalling and organizing of troops and national resources in preparation for war, bringing them to a state of readiness for an action.

mobocracy /mɒbˈɒkɹəsi/ mobocracies n
ochlocratie
Rule or control by the mob (or by the mass of ordinary people); a mob as a politically powerful force.

mocha /ˈmoʊkə/ /ˈmɒkə/ adj
mokka
Of a dark brown colour, like that of mocha coffee.

mocha /ˈmoʊkə/ /ˈmɒkə/ mochas n
mokka
(countable) A coffee drink with chocolate syrup added, or a serving thereof.
A coffee and chocolate mixed flavour.
(color) A dark brown colour, like that of mocha coffee.
Arabische koffie mokka
A strong Arabian coffee.

mock /mɑk/ /mɒk/ /mɔk/ adj
namaak-
Imitation, not genuine; fake.

mock /mɑk/ /mɒk/ /mɔk/ mocks n
afgietsel imitatie namaak
An imitation, usually of lesser quality.

mock /mɑk/ /mɒk/ /mɔk/ v
imiteren nadoen naäpen
To mimic, to simulate.
bespotten spotten met
To make fun of, especially by mimicking; to taunt.

mockingbird /ˈmɑkɪŋˌbɝd/ /ˈmɒkɪŋbɜːd/ mockingbirds n
spotlijster
A long-tailed American songbird of the Mimidae family, noted for its ability to mimic calls of other birds.

modal /ˈmoʊd.əl/ /ˈməʊd.əl/ more modal most modal adj
modaal
Of, or relating to a mode or modus.
(grammar) Of, relating to, or describing the mood of a clause.
(music) Of, relating to, or composed in the musical modi by which an octave is divided, associated with emotional moods in Ancient — and in medieval ecclesiastical — music.
(logic) Of, or relating to the modality between propositions.
(statistics) Relating to the statistical mode.
(GUI) Requiring immediate user interaction and thus presented so that it cannot be closed or interacted behind until a decision is made.

modal verb modal verbs n
modaal werkwoord

mode /mod/ /moʊd/ /məʊd/ modes n
mode trend
Style or fashion; popular trend.
wijs
(music) One of several common scales in modern Western music, one of which corresponds to the modern major scale and one to the natural minor scale.
wijze
A particular means of accomplishing something.
modus
(computing) One of various related sets of rules for processing data; more generally, any state of the system associated with certain behaviours.

mode of transport modes of transport n
vervoermiddel
Any form of vehicle or system used to transport people or goods.

model /ˈmɑdl̩/ /ˈmɒdl̩/ [ˈmɑ.ɾɫ] adj
model-
Worthy of being a model; exemplary.

model /ˈmɑdl̩/ /ˈmɒdl̩/ [ˈmɑ.ɾɫ] models n
mannequin model
A person who serves as a subject for artwork or fashion, usually in the medium of photography but also for painting or drawing.
model
A representation of a physical object, usually in miniature.
A simplified representation used to explain the workings of a real world system or event.
A style, type, or design.
The structural design of a complex system.
A successful example to be copied, with or without modifications.

model /ˈmɑdl̩/ /ˈmɒdl̩/ [ˈmɑ.ɾɫ] v
staan tonen
(transitive) to display for others to see, especially in regard to wearing clothing while performing the role of a fashion model
modelleren
(transitive) to use as an object in the creation of a forecast or model
(transitive) to make a miniature model of
(transitive) to create from a substance such as clay
modelleren staan
(intransitive) to make a model or models

modelbuilding n
modelbouw
The activity of making models, miniature representations of things.

modeling clay modeling clays n
plasticine
A malleable substance used in building models and sculpting.

modem /ˈmoʊdəm/ /ˈmoʊdɛm/ /ˈməʊdəm/ /ˈməʊdɛm/ modems n
modem
(computing) A device that encodes digital computer signals into analog/analogue telephone signals and vice versa, allowing computers to communicate over a phone line.

moderate /ˈmɑdəɹeɪt/ /ˈmɑdəɹət/ /ˈmɒdəɹeɪt/ /ˈmɒdəɹət/ more moderate most moderate adj
gematigd matig
Not excessive; acting in moderation
doorsnee matig middelmatig
Mediocre
gematigd
(US, politics) Having an intermediate position between liberal and conservative.

moderate /ˈmɑdəɹeɪt/ /ˈmɑdəɹət/ /ˈmɒdəɹeɪt/ /ˈmɒdəɹət/ moderates n
gematigde
One who holds an intermediate position between extremes, as in politics.

moderate /ˈmɑdəɹeɪt/ /ˈmɑdəɹət/ /ˈmɒdəɹeɪt/ /ˈmɒdəɹət/ v
matigen milderen temperen
(transitive) To reduce the excessiveness of (something)
modereren
(transitive) To preside over (something) as a moderator
bemiddelen modereren
(intransitive) To act as a moderator; to assist in bringing to compromise

modern /ˈmɑdɚn/ /ˈmɒd(ə)n/ moderner modernest more modern most modern adj
modern hedendaags eigentijds nieuwerwets
Pertaining to a current or recent time and style; not ancient.

modern pentathlon modern pentathlons n
moderne vijfkamp vijfkamp
An athletics event where athletes compete in épée fencing, shooting, freestyle swimming, show jumping and cross country.

modernist adj
modernistisch
Of, or relating to modernism.

modernity /məˈdɜːn.ɪ.ti/ /məˈdɝn.ɪ.ti/ modernities n
moderniteit
(history) Quality of being of the modern period of contemporary historiography.

modernization /ˌmɑdɚnaɪˈzeɪʃn̩/ /ˌmɑdɚnɪˈzeɪʃn̩/ /ˌmɒdənaɪˈzeɪʃn̩/ /ˌmɒdənɪˈzeɪʃn̩/ [ˌmɑɾɚ-] modernizations n
modernisering
The process of modernizing.

modernize /ˈmɑdɚnaɪz/ /ˈmɒdənaɪz/ v
moderniseren
(transitive) To make (something old or outdated) up to date, or modern in style or function by adding or changing equipment, designs, etc.

modest /ˈmɑdəst/ modester modestest more modest most modest adj
bescheiden ingetogen
Not bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements; unpretentious, humble.
bescheiden
Small, moderate in size.
eerbaar fatsoenlijk ingetogen kuis zedig
(especially of behaviour or clothing) Intending to avoid the encouraging of sexual attraction in others.

modestly more modestly most modestly adv
bescheiden
In a modest manner; with humility.

modesty /ˈmɒd.ə.sti/ modesties n
bescheidenheid
The quality of being modest; having a limited and not overly high opinion of oneself and one's abilities.
gereserveerdheid schroom
Moderate behaviour; reserve.

modicum /-də-/ /ˈmɑdɪkəm/ /ˈmɒdɪkəm/ modica modicums n
beetje weinigje
A modest, small, or trifling amount.

modification /ˌmɑdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ modifications n
modificatie
The act of making a change to something while keeping its essential character intact; an alteration or adjustment. [from 18th c.]
(biology) A change to an organism as a result of its environment that is not transmissable to offspring. [from 19th c.]

modifier /ˈmɑdɪfaɪɚ/ /ˈmɒdɪfaɪə/ modifiers n
modificeerder
(grammar) A word, phrase, or clause that limits or qualifies the sense of another word or phrase.

modify /ˈmɑdɪfaɪ/ /ˈmɒdɪfaɪ/ v
modificeren veranderen
(transitive) To change part of.
(transitive) To set bounds to; to moderate.

modius modii n
mud muid

modulate /ˈmɑ.dju.ˌleɪt/ /ˈmɑː.d͡ʒə.ˌleɪt/ v
moduleren
(transitive, electronics) to vary the amplitude, frequency or phase of a carrier wave in proportion to the amplitude etc of a source wave (such as speech or music)
(intransitive, music) to move from one key or tonality to another, especially by using a chord progression

module /ˈmɑd͡ʒul/ /ˈmɒdjuːl/ modules n
module
A self-contained component of a system, often interchangeable, which has a well-defined interface to the other components.

mogul /ˈmoʊɡəl/ /ˈməʊɡ(ə)l/ moguls n
magnaat
A rich or powerful person; a magnate, nabob.

moiety /-ɾi/ /ˈmɔɪ.ə.ti/ moieties n
functionele groep groep
(chemistry) A specific segment of a molecule.

moist /mɔɪst/ moister moistest more moist most moist adj
vochtig nattig
Characterized by the presence of moisture; not dry; slightly wet; damp. [from 14th c.]

moisture /ˈmɔɪs.t͡ʃə/ /ˈmɔɪs.t͡ʃɚ/ moistures n
vocht
That which moistens or makes damp or wet; exuding fluid; liquid in small quantity.
vocht vochtigheid
The state of being moist.

moisturize /ˈmɔɪs.t͡ʃəɹaɪz/ v
bevochtigen
(transitive) To make more moist.
natmaken
(transitive) To make more humid.

mojibake /-keɪ/ /ˌmoʊd͡ʒiˈbɑki/ /ˌməʊd͡ʒiˈbɑːki/ n
mojibake
(computing) Corrupt characters or letters, especially resulting from being displayed or transferred through an inappropriate character set or encoding.

molality molalities n
molaliteit
(chemistry) the concentration of a substance in solution, expressed as the number of moles of solute per kilogram of solvent

molar /ˈmoʊlɚ/ molars n
kies maaltand
A back tooth having a broad surface used for grinding one's food.

molarity molarities n
molariteit
(chemistry) the concentration of a substance in solution, expressed as the number of moles of solute per litre of solution

molasses /məʊˈlasɪz/ /məˈlasɪz/ [məˈlæ.sɪz] [mɵˈlæ.sɪz] n
melasse
A thick, sweet syrup drained from sugarcane, especially (North America) the still thicker and sweeter syrup produced by boiling down raw molasses.

mold /moʊld/ /mɔʊld/ /məʊld/ molds n
gietvorm vorm mal
A hollow form or matrix for shaping a fluid or plastic substance.
schimmel meeldauw
A natural substance in the form of a woolly or furry growth of tiny fungi that appears when organic material lies for a long time exposed to (usually warm and moist) air.

mold /moʊld/ /mɔʊld/ /məʊld/ v
vormen vormgeven
(transitive) To shape in or on a mold; to form into a particular shape; to give shape to.
de vorm aannemen van
(intransitive) To be shaped in or as if in a mold.

molding /ˈmoʊl.dɪŋ/ /ˈməʊl.dɪŋ/ moldings n
gietstuk
The act or process of shaping in or on a mold, or of making molds; the art or occupation of a molder.
sierlijst
(architecture) A plane, or curved, narrow surface, either sunk or projecting, used for decoration by means of the lights and shades upon its surface and to conceal joints, especially between unlike materials.

mole /mol/ /moʊl/ /mɒʊl/ /mɔʊl/ /məʊl/ moles n
moedervlek
A naevus, a pigmented, slightly raised, and sometimes hairy spot on the skin.

mole /mol/ /moʊl/ /mɒʊl/ /məʊl/ moles n
mol
Any of the burrowing rodents also called mole-rats.
(espionage) An internal spy, a person who involves himself or herself with an enemy organisation, especially an intelligence or governmental organisation, to determine and betray its secrets from within.

mole /mol/ /moʊl/ /məʊl/ moles n
mol
(chemistry, physics) In the International System of Units, the base unit of amount of substance; the amount of substance of a system which contains exactly 6.02214076×1023 elementary entities (atoms, ions, molecules, etc.). Symbol: mol. The number of atoms is known as Avogadro’s number. [from 1897]

mole cricket mole crickets n
veenmol
Any of various large insects from the family Gryllotalpidae that burrow into moist soil and feed on plant roots.

molecular biology n
moleculaire biologie
(genetics) the branch of biology that studies the manipulation of genetic sequence of DNA

molecular genetics n
moleculaire genetica
A field of biology which studies the structure and function of genes at a molecular level.

molecule /ˈmɑl.ə.kjul/ /ˈmɒl.ə.kjuːl/ moleculae molecules moleculæ n
molecuul molecule
(chemistry) The smallest particle of a specific element or compound that retains the chemical properties of that element or compound; two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds.

molehill /ˈməʊlhɪl/ molehills n
molshoop
A small mound of earth created by a mole's burrowing underneath the surface of the ground.

molinology n
molinologie molenkunde
The study of mills.

mollusc /ˈmɑləsk/ /ˈmɒləsk/ molluscs n
weekdier mollusk
A soft-bodied invertebrate of the phylum Mollusca, typically with a hard shell of one or more pieces.

molluscicide molluscicides n
slakkenbestrijdingsmiddel
A substance that kills molluscs.

mollycoddle /ˈmɑl.iˌkɑd.əl/ /ˈmɒl.ɪˌkɒd.əl/ mollycoddles n
moederskindje wekeling
(now, _, rare) A person, especially a man or a boy, who is pampered and overprotected.

mollycoddle /ˈmɑl.iˌkɑd.əl/ /ˈmɒl.ɪˌkɒd.əl/ v
vertroetelen bemoederen pamperen

molten /ˈmoʊltən/ /ˈmɒltən/ /ˈməʊltən/ more molten most molten adj
gesmolten
Melted.

molybdenum /məˈlɪbdɪnəm/ molybdenums n
molybdeen
A chemical element (symbol Mo) with an atomic number of 42: a silvery metal, not found as a free element, used in steel alloys.

moment /ˈmoʊmənt/ /ˈməʊmənt/ moments n
moment krachtmoment
(physics, mechanics) Ellipsis of moment of force.
ogenblik moment tijdstip oogwenk tel
(historical, unit) A definite period of time, specifically one-tenth of a point, or one-fortieth or one-fiftieth of an hour.
moment tijdstip stond wijl wijle
(math) An infinitesimal change in a varying quantity; an increment or decrement.

moment of force moments of force n
krachtmoment moment
(physics) The turning effect of a force applied to a rotational system at a distance from the axis of rotation. The moment is equal to the magnitude of the force multiplied by the perpendicular distance between its line of action and the axis of rotation.

moment of truth moments of truth n
moment van de waarheid uur U uur van de waarheid
(idiomatic) A deciding instant; the time when a test determines or makes it apparent whether something will succeed.

momentarily /ˈməʊməntɛɹɪlɪi/ /ˈməʊmɛntɛɹɪlɪi/ adv
even zo
(manner) In a momentary manner; for a moment or instant.
zo
(US, proscribed, duration) In a moment or very soon; any minute now, any time now.

momentum /ˌmoʊˈmɛntəm/ /ˌmə(ʊ)ˈmɛntəm/ momenta momentums n
impuls vaart
(physics) Of a body in motion: the tendency of a body to maintain its inertial motion; the product of its mass and velocity, or the vector sum of the products of its masses and velocities.
vaart
The impetus, either of a body in motion, or of an idea or course of events; a moment.

momo /ˈməʊməʊ/ momo momos n
momo
A type of dumpling from Nepal, Ladakh or Tibet made with a simple flour and water dough and filled with meat, vegetables or cheese.

monarch /ˈmɑnɑɹk/ /ˈmɑnɚk/ /ˈmɒnək/ monarchs n
monarch
The ruler of an absolute monarchy or the head of state of a constitutional monarchy.

monarchism monarchisms n
monarchisme
The advocacy of such a political system.

monarchist monarchists n
monarchist
A supporter of, or believer in, monarchy.

monarchy /ˈmɑnɚki/ /ˈmɒnəki/ monarchies n
monarchie
A government in which sovereignty is embodied within a single, today usually hereditary head of state (whether as a figurehead or as a powerful ruler).

monastery /ˈmɑnəstəɹi/ /ˈmɑnəstɛɹi/ /ˈmɒnəstɹi/ monasteries n
klooster
A residence for monks or others who have taken religious vows.

monastic /məˈnæstɪk/ more monastic most monastic adj
kloosterachtig kloosterlijk monastiek
Of or relating to monasteries or monks.

mondegreen /ˈmɑndəɡɹiːn/ /ˈmɒndəɡɹiːn/ mondegreens n
mama appelsap mondegreen
(linguistics) A form of (possibly intentional) error arising from mishearing a spoken or sung phrase, possibly in a different language. [from 1954]

monetary /ˈman.ə.teː.ɹi/ /ˈmɑnɪtɛɹi/ /ˈmʌnətɛɹi/ /ˈmʌnɪt(ə)ɹi/ adj
geld geldelijk monetair
Of, pertaining to, or consisting of money.

money /ˈmʌni/ [ˈmɐni] moneys monies n
geld
A generally accepted means of exchange and measure of value.
A currency maintained by a state or other entity which can guarantee its value (such as a monetary union).
Hard cash in the form of banknotes and coins, as opposed to cheques/checks, credit cards, or credit more generally.

money changer money changers n
geldwisselaar wisselaar
A person who will exchange currency of one type for another for a fee or percentage.
wisselautomaat
A portable device for dispensing change.

money does not smell proverb
geld stinkt niet

money doesn't grow on trees proverb
het geld groeit me niet op de rug
Wealth cannot be obtained without some effort; hence currency is not always available for a prospective purchase.

money laundering n
witwassen
The act of engaging in transactions designed to obscure the origin of money, especially money that has been obtained illegally. [from early 20th c.]

money of account moneys of account monies of account n
rekenmunt

money order money orders n
postwissel
(finance) A directive to pay a prespecified amount of money from prepaid funds, making it a more trusted method of payment than a check.

moneybags moneybags n
rijkaard
(informal) A wealthy person.

monger /ˈmɑŋ.ɡəɹ/ /ˈmʌŋ.ɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈmʌŋ.ɡəɹ/ mongers n
handelaar
(mostly, in combination) A dealer in a specific commodity.

mongoose /ˈmɑŋ.ɡus/ /ˈmɒŋ.ɡuːs/ /ˈmʌŋ.ɡus/ mongeese mongooses n
mangoeste
Any of several species of generalist predatory Carnivores in the family Herpestidae; the various species range in size from rats to large cats. The Indian mongoose is noted as a predator of venomous snakes, though other mongoose species have similar habits.

mongrel /ˈmɑŋ.ɡɹəl/ /ˈmʌŋ.ɡɹəl/ mongrels n
bastaard vuilnisbakkenras
(often, pejorative) Someone or something of mixed kind or uncertain origin, especially a dog.

moniker /ˈmɑn.ɪ.kɚ/ /ˈmɒn.ɪ.kə/ monikers n
bijnaam
A personal name or nickname; an informal label, often drawing attention to a particular attribute.

monitor /ˈmɑ.nə.ɾɚ/ /ˈmɑ.nɪ.ɾɚ/ /ˈmɒn.ɪ.tə/ /ˈmɔn.ə.ɾɚ/ /ˈmɔn.ɪ.tə/ /ˈmɔn.ɪ.ɾə/ /ˈmɔn.ɪ.ɾɚ/ monitors n
toezichthouder
Someone who watches over something; a person in charge of something or someone.
beeldscherm monitor
(computing) A device similar to a television set used as to give a graphical display of the output from a computer.

monitor /ˈmɑ.nə.ɾɚ/ /ˈmɑ.nɪ.ɾɚ/ /ˈmɒn.ɪ.tə/ /ˈmɔn.ə.ɾɚ/ /ˈmɔn.ɪ.tə/ /ˈmɔn.ɪ.ɾə/ /ˈmɔn.ɪ.ɾɚ/ v
controleren surveilleren toezicht houden
(transitive) To watch over; to guard.

monitor lizard monitor lizards n
varaan
Any of various large carnivorous lizards of the family Varanidae, all of whose extant species are of genus Varanus, native to Africa, Asia and Australia.

monitoring monitorings n
controleren toezicht houden volgen
The carrying out of surveillance on, or continuous or regular observation of, an environment or people in order to detect signals, movements or changes of state or quality.

monk /mʌŋk/ monks n
monnik
A male member of a monastic order who has devoted his life for religious service.

monkey /ˈmʊŋki/ /ˈmʌŋki/ monkeys monkies n
aap apin
(inexact, sometimes, _, proscribed) Any simian primate other than hominids, any monkey or ape.
apenjong brutale aap
(informal, sometimes, _, offensive) A naughty or mischievous person, especially a child.

monkey business /-nɪz/ /ˈməŋ-/ /ˈmʌŋki ˌbɪznɪs/ /ˈmʌŋkɪ ˌbɪznɪs/ [-nəs] [-nəz] n
apenstreek
Activity that is mischievous, stupid, or time-wasting. [from mid 19th c.]

monkey wrench monkey wrenches n
Engelse sleutel bahco
A wrench (spanner) with an adjustable jaw.
probleem een spaak in het wiel steken
(figurative) An unexpected or troublesome problem, obstacle or dilemma.

monkeylike more monkeylike most monkeylike adj
aapachtig
Similar to a monkey.
Resembling a monkey; as in, a monkeylike skull, monkeylike curiosity.

monkeypox n
apenpokken monkeypox
(disease) A viral disease, of primates and some other mammals, related to smallpox, caused by the Monkeypox virus.

mono- /ˈmɑː.nə/ /ˈmɒn.ə/ /ˈmɒn.əʊ/ prefix
mono-
one, single, only

monocle /ˈmɑnəkəl/ monocles n
monocle
A single lens, usually in a wire frame, and used to correct vision for only one eye.

monocoque monocoques n
monocoque zelfdragende carrosserie
A structure design in which the frame and body are built as a single integrated structure.

monocotyledon /ˌmɒnəˌkɒtɪˈliːdən/ monocotyledons n
eenzaadlobbige
(botany) Any plant whose seedlings typically have one cotyledon (seed leaf) (in contrast to the two cotyledons typical of dicots), thereby belonging to the taxonomic monocots, formerly variously known as Monocotyledones, Monocotyledonae, or Liliopsida, a class in the angiosperms (Angiospermae), the flowering plants.

monoculture /ˈmɒnoʊˌkʌlt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɒnəˌkʌlt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ monocultures n
monocultuur
(agriculture) The cultivation of a single crop at a time.
(anthropology) A culture or society that lacks diversity; a society marked by monoculturalism.

monocyte monocytes n
monocyt
(immunology, cytology) A type of leukocyte (white blood cell) that differentiates into a macrophage.

monoglot more monoglot most monoglot adj
eentalig

monogon monogons n
eenhoek
(geometry) A one-dimensional object comprising one vertex and one (not necessarily straight) edge both of whose ends are that vertex.

monogram /ˈmɑ.nəˌɡɹæm/ /ˈmɒ.nəˌɡɹæm/ monograms n
monogram
A design or motif composed of one or more letters, often intertwined, used as an identifying mark of an individual or institution; the letters are usually the initials of their names.

monolingual more monolingual most monolingual adj
eentalig
Knowing or using a single language; written or spoken in a single language.

monolith /ˈmɑn.əˌlɪθ/ /ˈmɒn.lɪθ/ /ˈmɒn.ə.lɪθ/ monoliths n
monoliet
(also, attributively) A large, single block of stone which is a natural feature; or a block of stone or other similar material used in architecture and sculpture, especially one carved into a monument in ancient times.

monolithic /ˌmɑ.nəˈlɪθ.ɪk/ /ˌmɒn.əˈlɪθ.ɪk/ more monolithic most monolithic adj
monolithisch
(engineering) Consisting of a single piece of homogeneous material as opposed to a composite material or an assembly of multiple parts.
(figurative) Having a massive, unchanging structure that does not permit individual variation.

monologue /ˈmɑnəlɑɡ/ /ˈmɑnəlɔɡ/ /ˈmɒnəlɒɡ/ monologues n
monoloog alleenspraak
(drama, authorship) A long speech by one person in a play; sometimes a soliloquy; other times spoken to other characters.

monomania /ˌmɑnoʊˈmeɪni.ə/ /ˌmɒnəʊˈmeɪnɪə/ monomanias monomaniæ n
monomanie
Excessive interest or concentration on a singular object or subject.

monomer /ˈmɑnəmɚ/ /ˈmɒnəmə/ monomers n
monomeer
(chemistry) A relatively small molecule which can be covalently bonded to other monomers to form a polymer.

monomoraic adj
monomoraïsch
(phonology, of a syllable) Containing one mora.

monomorphemic adj
monomorfemisch

monophthong /ˈmɑnəfˌθɑŋ/ /ˈmɑnəfˌθɔŋ/ /ˈmɑnəpˌθɑŋ/ /ˈmɑnəpˌθɔŋ/ /ˈmɒnəfˌθɒŋ(ɡ)/ /ˈmɒnəpˌθɒŋ(ɡ)/ monophthongs n
monoftong
A vowel (in the sense of a sound rather than a letter of the alphabet) that has the same sound throughout its pronunciation, such as the short vowels in "pap", "pep", "pip", "pop" and "pup", as opposed to a diphthong (eg, /aɪ/, the vowel in "pipe") or a triphthong (eg, /aɪə/, the sound in the non-rhotic pronunciation of "pyre").

monophyletic adj
monofyletisch

monoplane monoplanes n
eendekker
(aviation) An airplane that has a single pair of wings.

monopolist monopolists n
monopolist
One who has, or attempts to acquire, a monopoly on something.

monopolistic /məˌnɒpəˈlɪstɪk/ more monopolistic most monopolistic adj
monopolistisch
Acting in the manner of a monopoly.

monopolization monopolizations n
monopolisering
The act of monopolizing or the state of being monopolized.

monopolize /məˈnɒpəlʌɪz/ v
monopoliseren
(transitive) To have a monopoly on something.
opkopen
(transitive) To dominate or to get total control of something by excluding everyone else.

monopoly /məˈnɑpəli/ /məˈnɒpəli/ monopolies n
monopolie alleenbezit
An exclusive control over the trade or production of a commodity or service through exclusive possession.
monopolie alleenrecht
The privilege granting the exclusive right to exert such control.
monopolie
(metonymy) The market thus controlled.
monopolist
(metonymy) The holder (person, company or other) of such market domination in one of the above manners.

monopsony /məˈnɑpsəni/ /məˈnɒpsəni/ monopsonies n
monopsonie
(economics) A market situation in which there is only one buyer for a product. [from 1930s]

monorail /ˈmɑnəɹeɪl/ /ˈmɒnəɹeɪl/ /ˈmɒnəʊˌɹeɪl/ monorails n
monorail
a railroad system where the trains run on one rail

monosodium glutamate n
mononatriumglutamaat ve-tsin
(chemistry) The mono sodium salt of the amino acid, glutamic acid; present in soy sauce; used as a condiment in Chinese and Japanese cooking, and as a food additive to enhance flavor and add the umami taste. Abbreviations: MSG, E621.

monosyllabic /ˌmɑ.noʊ.sɪˈlæ.bɪk/ /ˌmɒnə(ʊ)sɪˈlabɪk/ /ˌmɔ.nəʉ.sɪˈlæ.bɪk/ adj
eenlettergrepig
Consisting of one syllable.

monotheism /ˌmɑnoʊ̯ˈθiɪzm̩/ monotheisms n
monotheïsme
The belief in a single deity (one god or goddess); especially within an organized religion.

monotheistic /ˌmɑnəθiˈɪstɪk/ /ˌmɒnə(ʊ)θiːˈɪstɪk/ /ˌmɒnə(ʊ)θɪˈɪstɪk/ adj
monotheïstisch
(religion) Believing in a single god, deity, spirit, etc., especially for an organized religion, faith, or creed.

monotherapy monotherapies n
monotherapie

monotonic /ˌmɑnəˈtɑnɪk/ /ˌmɒnəˈtɒnɪk/ adj
eentonig eentonige monotone monotoon

monotonous /məˈnɑtənəs/ /məˈnɒtənəs/ more monotonous most monotonous adj
monotoon eentonig
Having an unvarying pitch or tone.
monotoon eentonig saai
Tedious, repetitious, or lacking in variety.

monotony /məˈnɑtni/ /məˈnɑtəni/ /məˈnɒtəni/ monotonies n
eentonigheid

monotreme /ˈmɒnətɹiːm/ monotremes n
cloacadier monotreem snaveldier
(zoology) A mammal that lays eggs and has a single urogenital and digestive orifice. Only the echidnas and platypuses are included in this group.

monoxide /məˈnɒksʌɪd/ monoxides n
monoxide
(chemistry) any oxide containing a single oxygen atom in each molecule or formula unit

mons pubis /ˌmɒnz ˈpjubɪs/ montes pubis n
schaamberg schaamheuvel
A fleshy protuberance over the pubic bones that becomes covered with hair during puberty.

mons veneris montes veneris n
venusheuvel
The female mons pubis.

monsoon /mɑnˈsuːn/ /mɒnˈsuːn/ monsoons n
moesson
Any of a number of winds associated with regions where most rain falls during a particular season.
Tropical rainy season when the rain lasts for several months with few interruptions.
Entire meteorological systems with such characteristics.

monster /ˈmɑnstɚ/ /ˈmɒnstə(ɹ)/ adj
monsterachtig monstrueus
(informal) Very large; worthy of a monster.

monster /ˈmɑnstɚ/ /ˈmɒnstə(ɹ)/ monsters n
monster
(informal) A terrifying and dangerous creature.
gedrocht monster
(informal, childish) A bizarre or whimsical creature.
monstertje
(figuratively) A badly behaved child, a brat.

monstrosity /mɒnˈstɹɒsɪti/ monstrosities n
wangedrocht
A monstrous person, thing, or act.
misvorming monstruositeit wanstaltigheid
The state of being monstrous.

monstrous /ˈmɑnstɹəs/ /ˈmɒnstɹəs/ more monstrous most monstrous adj
monsterlijk

montage /mɑnˈtɑʒ/ /mɒnˈtɑːʒ/ /ˈmɑn.tɑʒ/ /ˈmɒn.tɑːʒ/ montages n
montage beeldmontage
(countable) A composite work, particularly an artwork, created by assembling or putting together other elements such as pieces of music, pictures, texts, videos, etc. [from early 20th c.]

montage /mɑnˈtɑʒ/ /mɒnˈtɑːʒ/ /ˈmɑn.tɑʒ/ /ˈmɒn.tɑːʒ/ v
monteren
(transitive) To combine into, or depict as, a montage.

month /mʌnθ/ month months n
maand
A period into which a year is divided, historically based on the phases of the moon.

monthly /ˈmʌnθli/ adv
maandelijks
Every month.

monthslong adj
maandenlang
Lasting for multiple months.

monument /ˈmɑnjəmənt/ /ˈmɑnjʊmənt/ /ˈmɒnjʊmənt/ monuments n
monument
A structure built for commemorative or symbolic reasons, or as a memorial; a commemoration.

monumental /ˌmɒnjʊˈmɛntəl/ more monumental most monumental adj
monumentaal

moo /mu/ /muː/ interjection
boe moe
The characteristic sound made by a cow or bull.

moo /mu/ /muː/ moos n
boe
(onomatopoeia) The characteristic lowing sound made by cattle.

moo /mu/ /muː/ v
loeien
(intransitive) Of a cow or bull, to make its characteristic lowing sound.

moo-moo moo-moos n
koebeest koetje koetje-boe
(childish) A cow.

moocher moochers n
bietser parasiet profiteur
(mostly, pejorative) A person having a tendency to take advantage of the help of others, especially if making little effort to help themselves.

mood /muːd/ /mʉd/ moods n
humeur stemming gemoedstoestand
A mental or emotional state, composure.
humeur bui
A sullen, gloomy or angry mental state; a bad mood.

mood swing mood swings n
stemmingsschommeling stemmingswisseling
(psychology) A rapid and extreme changing in mood, from excessively happy to desperately miserable.

moola /ˈmuː.lɑ/ /ˈmuː.lə/ /ˈmuːˌlɑː/ /ˈmyː.lɑ/ /ˈmʊ.lɑ/ n
poen
(informal) Money, cash.

moon /mun/ /muːn/ moons n
maan
(informal, by extension of Moon) Any natural satellite of a planet.
maan maand
(literary) A month, particularly a lunar month.

moon /mun/ /muːn/ v
moonen het naakte achterwerk tonen
(transitive, colloquial) To display one's buttocks to, typically as a jest, insult, or protest.
aanbidden
(intransitive, colloquial) (usually followed by over or after) To fuss over something adoringly; to be infatuated with someone.

moon blindness n
maanblind maanoog
A chronic equine inflammatory eye disease.

moon landing moon landings n
maanlanding
The safe arrival of a spacecraft on the surface of the moon.

moon pool /ˈmunˌpul/ /ˈmuːnpuːl/ moon pools n
moonpool
(nautical, chiefly, oil industry) An opening in the base of the hull of a vessel (especially a marine drilling platform), which is used for lowering equipment into the sea below.

moonfish moonfish moonfishes n
maanvis
Any of various flat, oval marine fish species.

moonflower /ˈmuːnflaʊə/ moonflowers n
maanbloem
Any of several vines of the genus Ipomoea, especially Ipomoea alba. [from 19th c.]

moonlight /ˈmunˌlaɪt/ moonlights n
maanlicht maneschijn
(sometimes, attributive) The light reflected from the Moon.

moonlight /ˈmunˌlaɪt/ v
zwartwerken
To work on the side (at a secondary job), often in the evening or during the night.

moonlighter moonlighters n
zwartwerker
A person who moonlights, working a second job on the side.

moonlit /ˈmuːnˌlɪt/ more moonlit most moonlit adj
maanverlicht verlicht door de maan
Lit by moonlight.

moonquake moonquakes n
maanbeving
A seismic event occurring on the moon; the lunar equivalent of an earthquake.

moonrise moonrises n
maansopgang maansopkomst
The time of day or night when the moon begins to rise over the horizon.

moonset moonsets n
maansondergang ondergang van de maan
The setting of the moon below the horizon.

moonsickle /ˈmuːnˌsɪkl̩/ moonsickles n
maansikkel
(poetic) A thin crescent of the moon.

moonstone moonstones n
maansteen
(mineral) A translucent gemstone, an orthoclase feldspar, that has a pearly lustre.

moonwalk /ˈmunwɔk/ /ˈmuːnwɔːk/ moonwalks n
moonwalk
(dance) A dance style in which the dancer appears to be moving in a low gravity environment.

moonwalk /ˈmunwɔk/ /ˈmuːnwɔːk/ v
moonwalken
(intransitive) To walk in a manner that is similar to the moonwalk dance style; to move while sliding backwards as though the feet move as if one was walking forwards.

moor /moː/ /mɔɹ/ /mɔː/ /mʉr/ /mʊ(ə)ɹ/ /mʊə/ [möː(ə̯)~mʊ̈ː(ə̯)] moors n
veen
An extensive waste covered with patches of heath, and having a poor, light soil, but sometimes marshy, and abounding in peat; a heath

moor /moː/ /mɔɹ/ /mɔː/ /mʉr/ /mʊ(ə)ɹ/ /mʊə/ [möː(ə̯)~mʊ̈ː(ə̯)] v
aanmeren aanleggen
(intransitive, nautical) To cast anchor or become fastened.
verankeren meren
(transitive, nautical) To fix or secure (e.g. a vessel) in a particular place by casting anchor, or by fastening with ropes, cables or chains or the like.
verankeren
(transitive) To secure or fix firmly.

moorhen /ˈmuɹ.hɛn/ moorhens n
waterhoen
Any of various medium-sized water birds of the genus Gallinula, of the rail family, that feed in open water margins.

moorland moorlands n
heide veen
Open land that has an acidic peaty soil and is mostly covered with heather or bracken.

moose /muːs/ meese moose mooses n
eland
The largest member of the deer family (Alces americanus, sometimes included in Alces alces), of which the male has very large, palmate antlers.

moot /muːt/ more moot most moot adj
hypothetisch
(current in, _, UK, rare, _, in the, _) Subject to discussion (originally at a moot); arguable, debatable, unsolved or impossible to solve.
hypothetisch irrelevant
(North America) Having no practical consequence or relevance.

moot /muːt/ moots n
ter sprake brengen ter tafel brengen
(Scotland, Northern England) A whisper, or an insinuation, also gossip or rumors.

mop /mɑp/ /mɒp/ mops n
zwabber mop dekzwabber
An implement for washing floors or similar, made of a piece of cloth, or a collection of thrums, or coarse yarn, fastened to a handle.

moped /ˈmoʊ.pɛd/ /ˈməʊ.pɛd/ mopeds n
bromfiets brommer
A lightweight, two-wheeled vehicle equipped with a small motor and pedals, designed to go no faster than some specified speed limit.

moraine /mɒˈɹeɪn/ /məˈɹeɪn/ moraines n
morene
(geology) An accumulation of rocks and debris carried and deposited by a glacier.

moral /ˈmoɹəl/ /ˈmɑɹəl/ /ˈmɒɹ-/ /ˈmɒɹəl/ /ˈmɔrəl/ more moral most moral adj
moreel zedelijk
Of or relating to principles of right and wrong in behaviour, especially for teaching right behaviour.
moreel
Positively affecting the mind, confidence, or will.

moral /ˈmoɹəl/ /ˈmɑɹəl/ /ˈmɒɹ-/ /ˈmɒɹəl/ /ˈmɔrəl/ morals n
moraal
(of a narrative) The ethical significance or practical lesson.
(chiefly, in the plural) Moral practices or teachings: modes of conduct.

moral authority n
moreel gezag
(of a person, institution, or written work) The quality or characteristic of being respected for having good character or knowledge, especially as a source of guidance or an exemplar of proper conduct.

moral hazard moral hazards n
moreel risico moreel wangedrag
(economics, insurance) The prospect that a party insulated from risk may behave differently from the way it would behave if it were fully exposed to the risk.

moral panic moral panics n
morele paniek
A semi-spontaneous or media-generated mass movement based on the perception that an individual, group, community, or culture is dangerously deviant and poses a menace to society; a public outcry.

morale /məˈɹæl/ /məˈɹɑːl/ morales n
moreel
The capacity of people to maintain belief in an institution or a goal, or even in oneself and others.

morality /məˈɹælɪti/ moralities n
ethiek
moraal
(uncountable) Recognition of the distinction between good and evil or between right and wrong; respect for and obedience to the rules of right conduct; the mental disposition or characteristic of behaving in a manner intended to produce morally good results.

morality police n
zedenpolitie
A police force tasked with enforcing a specific moral code, especially a religious one.

moralize /ˈmɒ.ɹə.laɪz/ v
moraliseren

morally bankrupt more morally bankrupt most morally bankrupt adj
moreel bankroet

morass /məˈɹæs/ morasses n
moeras
A tract of soft, wet ground; a marsh; a fen.

moratorium /ˌmɒ.ɹəˈtɔː.ɹɪəm/ /ˌmɔ.ɹəˈtɔ.ɹi.əm/ /ˌmɔː.ɹəˈtɔː.ɹɪəm/ moratoria moratoriums n
moratorium
A suspension of an ongoing activity. [from 20th c.]

morbid /ˈmɔɹ.bɪd/ /ˈmɔː.bɪd/ more morbid most morbid adj
morbide ongezond ziek ziekelijk
(originally) Of, or relating to disease. [from 1650s]
morbide ongezond ziekelijk
(by extension) Taking an interest in, or fixating on, unhealthy or unwholesome subjects such as death, decay, disease. [from 1770s]
macaber morbide
Suggesting the horror of death; macabre or ghoulish.
akelig gruwelijk macaber morbide
Grisly or gruesome.

morbidity morbidities n
morbiditeit ziekelijkheid
The quality of being unhealthful or diseased, sometimes including the cause.
morbiditeit ziektecijfer
(medicine) The incidence of a disease, as a rate of a population which is affected.
morbiditeit ziekelijkheid ziekte
(medicine, countable) An occurrence of illness or disease, or a single symptom of that illness.

mordacious more mordacious most mordacious adj
bijtend scherp
Biting, causing a physical bite or sting; corrosive
sharp or caustic in style or tone.
bijtend bijtgraag
Prone to biting, aggressive (of an animal etc.).
bijtend bitter sarcastisch scherp
Sharp in intent, sarcastic

more /mo(ː)ɹ/ /moə/ /moʊ/ /mɔɹ/ /mɔː/ adv
verder
meer
Used to form the comparative form of adjectives and adverbs. [from 13thc.]

more /mo(ː)ɹ/ /moə/ /moʊ/ /mɔɹ/ /mɔː/ determiner
meer
in greater number. (Used for a discrete quantity.)
in greater quantity, amount, or proportion. (Used for a continuous quantity.)
Additional; further.
Bigger, stronger, or more valuable.

more Catholic than the Pope adj
roomser dan de paus
Adhering more stringently to Roman Catholic practices and doctrine than is required by church doctrine.

more and more adv
meer en meer
(degree) Progressively more.

more dead than alive adj
meer dood dan levend

more often than not adv
vaker wel dan niet veelal
(idiom) Usually; more than half the time; more likely to be the case than not to be the case.

more or less /mɔɹ ɔɹ lɛs/ adv
min of meer
Approximately.

morel /məˈɹɛl/ morels n
morielje
A true morel; any of several fungi in the genus Morchella, the upper part of which is covered with a reticulated and pitted hymenium.

moreover /mɔɹˈoʊvɚ/ /mɔːˈɹəʊvə/ adv
bovendien daar komt bij daarnaast verder
(conjunctive) In addition to what has been said; furthermore; additionally.

morepork /ˈmoːpoːk/ /ˈmɔɹˌpɔ(ə)ɹk/ /ˈmɔːpɔːk/ moreporks n
Nieuw-Zeelandse boeboekuil
(chiefly, New Zealand) The Tasmanian spotted owl (Ninox novaeseelandiae), a small brown owl indigenous to New Zealand and Tasmania. [from 19th c.]

morgue /moɹɡ/ /mɔː(ɹ)ɡ/ /mɔːɡ/ [mo̞ɹɡ] morgues n
mortuarium lijkenhuis
A building or room where dead bodies are kept before their proper burial or cremation, (now) particularly in legal and law enforcement contexts.

morion /ˈmɒɹɪən/ morions n
morion
(historical) A kind of open brimmed helmet used by footsoldiers in the 16th and 17th centuries, having no visor or bevor. [from 16th c.]

morna /məʊˈɹnɑ/ mornas n
morna
(uncountable, music genre) A genre of Cape Verdean music and dance.

morning /mɔːnɪŋ/ /mɔːɹnɪŋ/ /ˈmɔɹnɪŋ/ /ˈmɔːnɪŋ/ mornings n
morgen ochtend voormiddag
The early part of the day, especially from midnight to noon. [from 13th c.]
(obsolete) That part of the day from dawn until the main meal (typically in late afternoon). [18th–19th c.]

morning gift morning gifts n
morgengave
A gift traditionally given in some (especially Germanic) cultures by the husband to his wife on the first morning after they were married.

morning star morning stars n
morgenster
(military, countable) A weapon consisting of a heavy ball set with spikes attached rigidly to a staff, in contrast to a flail.

morning star pn
morgenster
(astronomy) The planet Venus as observed in the eastern sky around dawn.

morning-after pill morning-after pills n
morning-afterpil noodpil
A contraceptive in the form of a pill taken shortly after sexual intercourse.

moron /-ɑn/ /mo(ː)ɹɒn/ /ˈmoɹɑn/ /ˈmɔːɹɒn/ [ˈmo̞ɹɑn] morons n
mogool mongol
(informal, offensive, derogatory) A stupid person; an idiot; a fool.
debiel mogool mongol
(psychology, dated, originally) A person of mild mental subnormality in the former classification of mental retardation, having an intelligence quotient of 50–70.

morose /mɔɹˈoʊs/ /məˈɹoʊs/ /məˈɹəʊs/ more morose moroser morosest most morose adj
mismoedig nors
Sullen, gloomy; showing a brooding ill humour.

morpheme /ˈmoː.fiːm/ /ˈmɔɹ.fim/ /ˈmɔː.fiːm/ morphemes n
morfeem woorddeel
(linguistic morphology) The smallest linguistic unit within a word that can carry a meaning. It may be a letter, a syllable, or otherwise.

morphism morphisms n
morfisme
(mathematics, category theory) (formally) An arrow in a category; (less formally) an abstraction that generalises a map from one mathematical object to another and is structure-preserving in a way that depends on the branch of mathematics from which it arises.

morphological /ˌmɔːfəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ adj
morfologisch
Of, or pertaining to, morphology.

morphology /moːˈfɔl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /mɔɹˈfɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /mɔːˈfɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ morphologies n
morfologie vormleer
(biology) The study of the form and structure of animals and plants.
(uncountable) A scientific study of form and structure, usually without regard to function. Especially:
(linguistics) The study of the internal structure of morphemes (words and their semantic building blocks).
(geology) The study of the structure of rocks and landforms.
morfologie
(countable) A description of the form and structure of something.

morrow /ˈmɑɹ.oʊ/ /ˈmɒɹ.əʊ/ /ˈmɔɹ.oʊ/ morrows n
morgen
(archaic, or, poetic) The next or following day.
morgen ochtend
(archaic) Morning.

morsel /ˈmɔɹsəl/ /ˈmɔːsəl/ morsels n
brok hap stuk
A small fragment or share of something, commonly applied to food.

mortal /ˈmɔɹtəl/ /ˈmɔːtəl/ more mortal most mortal adj
sterfelijk
Susceptible to death by aging, sickness, injury, or wound; not immortal. [from 14th c.]
dodelijk
Causing death; deadly, fatal, killing, lethal (now only of wounds, injuries etc.). [from 14th c.]

mortal /ˈmɔɹtəl/ /ˈmɔːtəl/ mortals n
sterveling
A human; someone susceptible to death.

mortal sin mortal sins n
doodzonde
(Roman Catholicism, theology) A sin which causes the loss of God's grace, leading to eternal damnation, unless the sinner repents, which includes their intent to confess and atone; such a sin is defined as a grave transgression against one of the Ten Commandments with the full knowledge and deliberate consent of the sinner.

mortality /mɔɹˈtælɪti/ mortalities n
mortaliteit sterfelijkheid
The state of being susceptible to death.

mortar /ˈmɔːtə(ɹ)/ mortars n
mortel specie
(uncountable) A mixture of lime or cement, sand and water used for bonding building blocks.
mortier vijzel
(countable) A hollow vessel used to pound, crush, rub, grind or mix ingredients with a pestle.
mortier
(countable, military, historical) A short, heavy, large-bore cannon designed for indirect fire at very steep trajectories.
(countable, military) A relatively lightweight, often portable indirect fire weapon which transmits recoil to a base plate and is designed to lob explosive shells at very steep trajectories. [from 20th c.]

mortar and pestle mortars and pestles n
vijzel
A device made up of a bowl (the mortar) and a heavy, blunt object (the pestle), the end of which is used for crushing and grinding ingredients or substances into a fine paste or powder.

mortgage /ˈmɔɹ.ɡɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈmɔː.ɡɪd͡ʒ/ mortgages n
hypotheek
(legal) A special form of secured loan where the purpose of the loan must be specified to the lender, to purchase assets that must be fixed (not movable) property, such as a house or piece of farm land. The assets are registered as the legal property of the borrower but the lender can seize them and dispose of them if they are not satisfied with the manner in which the repayment of the loan is conducted by the borrower. Once the loan is fully repaid, the lender loses this right of seizure and the assets are then deemed to be unencumbered.

mortgage /ˈmɔɹ.ɡɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈmɔː.ɡɪd͡ʒ/ v
hypothekeren lijfrente afsluiten verpanden
(transitive, legal) To borrow against a property, to obtain a loan for another purpose by giving away the right of seizure to the lender over a fixed property such as a house or piece of land; to pledge a property in order to get a loan.

mortgagee mortgagees n
hypotheekhouder
One who provides a loan secured upon the borrowers' property, the lender in a mortgage agreement.

mortgager mortgagers n
hypotheekgever
One who uses property they own as security for a loan; the borrower in a mortgage agreement.

mortify /ˈmoɹtɪfaɪ/ /ˈmɔːtɪfaɪ/ v
onderdrukken
(transitive) To discipline (one's body, appetites etc.) by suppressing desires; to practise abstinence on. [from 15th c.]

mortise-and-tenon joint mortise-and-tenon joints n
pen en gat
(woodworking) A joint made by inserting a projecting tenon into a mortised slot.

mosaic /moʊˈzeɪ.ɪk/ /moʊˈzeɪk/ /məʊˈzeɪ.ɪk/ /məʊˈzeɪk/ mosaics n
mozaïek
A piece of artwork created by placing colored squares (usually tiles) in a pattern so as to create a picture.
(genetics) An individual composed of two or more cell lines of different genetic or chromosomal constitution, but from the same zygote.
mozaïekvirus mozaïek
(plant disease) Any of several viral diseases that cause mosaic-like patterns to appear on leaves.
collage
A composite picture made from overlapping photographs.

mosaicist mosaicists n
mozaïekkunstenaar
a person who designs or builds mosaics

moschatel /ˌmɒskəˈtɛl/ moschatels n
muskuskruid
Adoxa moschatellina, a plant of the genus Adoxa, with pale green flowers and a musky smell.

moscovium /mɒˈskəʊ.vi.əm/ n
moscovium
The chemical element with atomic number 115.

mosh /mɑʃ/ /mɒʃ/ v
pogoën
(intransitive) To dance by intentionally jumping into and colliding with other, similarly behaving dancers, and performing other wild, aggressive, or spastic movements.

mosh pit mosh pits n
pogokring
The spontaneous dance floor created in front of a stage when people mosh.

mosque /mɑsk/ /mɒsk/ mosques n
moskee
(Islam) A place of worship for Muslims, often having at least one minaret; a masjid.

mosque-goer mosque-goers n
moskeeganger
One who (regularly) attends a mosque; a practicing Muslim.

mosquito /mɒˈskiː.təʊ/ /məˈski.toʊ/ /məˈskiːto/ [məˈskiːɾ̥o] [məˈskɪto] mosquitoes mosquitos n
steekmug mug muskiet
A small flying insect of the family Culicidae, the females of which bite humans and animals and suck blood, leaving an itching bump on the skin, and sometimes carrying diseases like malaria, dengue and yellow fever.

mosquito net mosquito nets n
klamboe muskietennet
A fine net, placed around a bed, in a window opening, etc., to provide protection against mosquitoes and other insects, and the diseases carried by them.

moss /mɑs/ /mɒs/ /mɔs/ mosses n
mos
Any of various small, green, seedless plants growing on the ground or on the surfaces of trees, stones, etc.; now specifically, a plant of the phylum Bryophyta (formerly division Musci).
(countable) A kind or species of such plants.

mossy /ˈmɑːsi/ /ˈmɒsi/ mossier mossiest adj
mossig
Covered in or overgrown with moss.

most /ˈmoʊst/ /ˈməʊst/ determiner
meeste
the majority of; more than half of (construed without the definite article)

most of all adv
meest van alles
to a greater extent than anything else

most of the time adv
meestal
On most occasions; usually.

mostly /ˈmoʊstli/ /ˈməʊstli/ adv
overwegend meestal voornamelijk
Mainly or chiefly; for the most part; usually, generally, on the whole.

mote /moʊt/ /məʊt/ motes n
stofdeeltje vuiltje
A small particle; a speck.

motel /moʊˈtɛl/ motels n
motel
(also, _, attributive) A type of hotel or lodging establishment, often located near a major highway, which typically features a series of rooms the entrances of which are immediately adjacent to a parking lot to facilitate convenient access to automobiles parked there.

moth /mɑθ/ /mɒθ/ /mɔθ/ moths n
mot nachtvlinder
A usually nocturnal insect of the order Lepidoptera, distinguished from butterflies by feather-like antennae.

mothball /mɒθbɔːl/ mothballs n
mottenbal
(usually, in plural) A small ball of chemical pesticide (typically naphthalene) and deodorant placed in or around clothing and other articles susceptible to damage from mold or moth larvae in order to protect them from this damage.

mothball /mɒθbɔːl/ v
in de mottenballen leggen
(transitive) To store or shelve something no longer used.

mother /ˈmʌðə(ɹ)/ /ˈmʌðɚ/ [ˈmɐðə(ɹ)] mothers n
moeder
A female parent, sometimes especially a human; a female who parents a child (which she has given birth to, adopted, or fostered).
(figuratively) A source or origin.
Something that is the greatest or most significant of its kind. (See mother of all.)

mother /ˈmʌðə(ɹ)/ /ˈmʌðɚ/ [ˈmɐðə(ɹ)] v
bemoederen koesteren
(transitive) To treat as a mother would be expected to treat her child; to nurture.

mother figure /-ɡjɚ/ /ˈmʌðə ˌfɪɡə/ /ˈmʌðɚ ˌfɪɡɚ/ mother figures n
moederfiguur
One (especially an older woman) who behaves as, is regarded as equivalent to, or represents a mother for another person or group of people.

mother goddess mother goddesses n
moedergodin
A goddess, often portrayed as the Earth Mother, who serves as a general fertility deity, the bountiful embodiment of the earth.

mother hen mother hens n
moederkloek
(idiomatic) An outspoken and overprotective woman or person dealing with others' affairs; especially, an assertive matriarch.

mother lode mother lodes n
hoofdader
(geology) A large or rich vein of gold or of another precious mineral from which other branches extend.

mother ship /ˈməðər ʃɪp/ mother ships n
moederschip
A vessel or aircraft that serves or carries a smaller vessel or vessels that operate independently from it.

mother tongue /ˈmʌð.ə ˌtʌŋ/ /ˈmʌð.ɚ ˌtʌŋ/ mother tongues n
moedertaal moerstaal
The language one first learned; the language one grew up with; one's native language.

mother-in-law /ˈmʌ.ðəɹ.ɪnˌlɑː/ /ˈmʌ.ðəɹ.ɪnˌlɔː/ mother-in-laws mothers-in-law n
schoonmoeder
The mother of one's spouse.

mother-of-pearl /ˌmʌðəɹ əv ˈpɜː(ɹ)l/ mother-of-pearls n
parelmoer
The hard pearly inner layer of certain mollusk shells; nacre.

motherboard /ˈmʌðɚˌbɔɹd/ motherboards n
moederbord
(computer hardware) The primary circuit board of a personal computer, containing the circuitry for the central processing unit, keyboard, mouse and monitor, together with slots for other devices.

motherfucker /ˈmʌðəˌfʌkə/ /ˈmʌðɚˌfʌkɚ/ motherfuckers n
kankerlijer klerelijer teringlijer tyfuslijer hoerenzoon hoerenjong
(vulgar) An extremely intense experience, often but not always negative.
(vulgar, literally) One who engages in incest with their mother.
(vulgar, literally) One who engages in sex with a mother, not necessarily one's own.

motherhood /ˈmə-/ /ˈmʌðəhʊd/ /ˈmʌðɚˌhʊd/ motherhoods n
moederschap
The state of being a mother.

motherhouse motherhouses n
moederhuis
The monastery from which the other 'houses' of a religious order or congregation were (directly or indirectly) founded, often eponymous.

motherland /ˈmʌð.ə.lænd/ /ˈmʌðɚˌlænd/ motherlands n
vaderland
The country of one's ancestors.
vaderland geboorteland
The country of one's birth.
land van oorsprong
Country of origin.
moederland
Mother country in contrast to its colonies.

motherless adj
moederloos
Without a (living) mother.

motif /moʊˈtiːf/ motifs n
motief
A recurring or dominant element; an artistic theme.

motility motilities n
motiliteit
(uncountable) The state of being motile (moving)

motion /ˈmoʊ.ʃən/ /ˈməʊ.ʃən/ motions n
beweging
(uncountable) A state of progression from one place to another.
motie
(countable) A parliamentary action to propose something. A similar procedure in any official or business meeting.

motion sickness n
reisziekte zeeziek
A feeling of nausea or dizziness caused by a disagreement between visually perceived movement and the vestibular system's sense of movement; typically resulting from travel in a vehicle such as a ship or car.

motionless /ˈmoʊʃənlɛs/ /ˈməʊʃənlɛs/ adj
bewegingsloos
At rest, stationary, immobile, not moving.

motivate /ˈmoʊ.tɪ.veɪt/ /ˈmoʊ.ɾəˌveɪt/ /ˈməʊ.tɪ.veɪt/ v
motiveren
(transitive) To animate; to propel; to cause to take action

motivated more motivated most motivated adj
gedreven gemotiveerd
Enthusiastic, especially about striving toward a goal.

motivation motivations n
motivatie
Willingness of action especially in behavior.
Something which motivates.

motive /ˈmoʊtɪv/ /ˈməʊtɪv/ adj
bewegend
Causing motion; having power to move, or tending to move
beweging motioneel
Relating to motion and/or to its cause

motive /ˈmoʊtɪv/ /ˈməʊtɪv/ motives n
beweegreden motief motivatie
(law) Something which causes someone to want to commit a crime; a reason for criminal behaviour. [from 18th c.]
motief
(architecture, fine arts) A motif. [from 19th c.]
motief onderwerp
(music) A motif; a theme or subject, especially one that is central to the work or often repeated. [from 19th c.]

motive /ˈmoʊtɪv/ /ˈməʊtɪv/ v
aanzetten motiveren
(transitive) To prompt or incite by a motive or motives; to move.

motley /ˈmɑtli/ /ˈmɒtli/ more motley most motley motlier motliest adj
bont samengeraapt
Comprising greatly varied elements, to the point of incongruity.
bont geschakeerd
Having many colours; variegated.

motley /ˈmɑtli/ /ˈmɒtli/ motleys n
mengelmoes
An incongruous mixture.

motmot motmots n
motmot
Any bird in the taxonomic family Momotidae, endemic to the neotropics.

motor /ˈmoʊtəɹ/ /ˈməʊtə/ [ˈmoʊɾɚ] motors n
motor
A machine or device that converts other energy forms into mechanical energy, or imparts motion.
motorrijtuig
(colloquial) A motor car, or automobile, even a goods vehicle.

motor scooter motor scooters n
scooter
A small motorcycle or moped with a step-through frame.

motor vehicle motor vehicles n
motorvoertuig
Any land-based means of transportation in the form of a machine that operates primarily through a motor to provide power to rotate the tires.

motorbike /ˈmoʊtɚˌbaɪk/ /ˈməʊtə(ɹ)ˌbaɪk/ [ˈmoʊɾɚˌbaɪk] v
motorrijden
To ride a motorbike; to travel by motorbike.

motorboat /ˈmoʊtəˌboʊt/ /ˈməʊtəˌbəʊt/ motorboats n
motorboot
(nautical) Any vessel driven by an engine (either inboard or outboard), but especially a small one.

motorcade /ˈməʊtə(ɹ)ˌkeɪd/ /ˌməʊtə(ɹ)ˈkeɪd/ motorcades n
autocolonne
A procession of cars carrying VIPs, especially political figures.

motorcycle /ˈmoʊtɚˌsaɪkəl/ /ˈməʊtəˌsaɪkəl/ [ˈmoʊɾɚˌsaɪkl̩] motorcycles n
motorfiets
An open-seated motor vehicle with handlebars instead of a steering wheel, and having two (or sometimes three) wheels.

motorcycle /ˈmoʊtɚˌsaɪkəl/ /ˈməʊtəˌsaɪkəl/ [ˈmoʊɾɚˌsaɪkl̩] v
motorrijden
(intransitive) To ride a motorcycle.

motorcycle sport n
motorsport
The sport of racing with motorcycles.

motorcyclist motorcyclists n
motorrijder motorrijdster
Someone who rides a motorcycle.

motorist motorists n
automobilist
One who drives a motor vehicle.

motorway /ˈməʊtəweɪ/ motorways n
autosnelweg snelweg
(In Europe, New Zealand and parts of Australia) A highway with grade-separated crossings (rather than level crossings) and designed (and only permitted) for high-speed motor-traffic (in Europe motor vehicles with a higher speed limit than 40 km/h) running in two directions on one separate carriageway each

mottled /ˈmɑt əld/ more mottled most mottled adj
gevlekt
Colored in patches; spotted.

mottled duck mottled ducks n
gevlekte eend
A medium-sized dabbling duck, Anas fulvigula.

motto /ˈmɑ.toʊ/ /ˈmɒ.təʊ/ mottoes mottos n
motto lijfspreuk wapenspreuk
(heraldry) A sentence, phrase, or word, forming part of an heraldic achievement.
motto
A sentence, phrase, or word, prefixed to an essay, discourse, chapter, canto, or the like, suggestive of its subject matter; a short, suggestive expression of a guiding principle; a maxim.

mouflon /ˈmuːf.lɑːn/ /ˈmuːf.lɒn/ mouflons n
moeflon
A species of wild sheep, Ovis orientalis musimon, syn. Ovis aries musimon, endemic to Sardinia and Corsica. [from c. 1770]

mouldboard mouldboards n
keerbord rister strijkbord
A curved blade on a plough that serves to turn over the furrow.

moulder /ˈməʊldə/ v
rotten vergaan
(British spelling, ambitransitive) To decay or rot.

mouldy /ˈmoʊldi/ more mouldy most mouldy mouldier mouldiest adj
beschimmeld
Covered with mould.

moulin /ˈmuːlæn/ moulins n
gletsjermolen
(geology) A cylindrical, vertical shaft that extends through a glacier and is carved by meltwater from the glacier’s surface.

moult /moʊlt/ /mɒlt/ /məʊlt/ moults n
rui
The skin or feathers cast off during the process of moulting.

moult /moʊlt/ /mɒlt/ /məʊlt/ v
vervellen muiten ruien verharen
(intransitive) To shed or lose a covering of hair or fur, feathers, skin, horns, etc, and replace it with a fresh one.

mound /maʊnd/ mounds n
terp
An artificial hill or elevation of earth; a raised bank; an embankment thrown up for defense
heuvel
A natural elevation appearing as if thrown up artificially; a regular and isolated hill, hillock, or knoll.

mount /maʊnt/ [maʊnt] [maʊnʔ] [mãʊ̃(n)ʔ] mounts n
rijpaard
An animal, usually a horse, used to ride on (unlike a draught horse).
ruiter
(obsolete) A rider in a cavalry unit or division.

mount /maʊnt/ [maʊnt] [maʊnʔ] [mãʊ̃(n)ʔ] v
beklimmen
(transitive) To place oneself on (a horse, a bicycle, etc.); to bestride.
bestijgen bevestigen monteren
(obsolete, transitive) To cause (something) to rise or ascend; to drive up; to raise; to elevate; to lift up.

mountain /ˈmaʊn.tən/ /ˈmaʊn.tɪn/ [ˈmaʊn.tn̩] [ˈmãʊ̯̃(n)ʔn̩] [ˈmæ̃ʊ̯̃(n)ʔn̩] mountains n
berg
(countable) An elevation of land of considerable dimensions rising more or less abruptly, forming a conspicuous figure in the landscape, usually having a small extent of surface at its summit. [from 12th c.]
(countable) Something very large in size or quantity; a huge amount; a great heap. [from 15th c.]

mountain ash mountain ashes n
lijsterbes
Any of several trees in the genus Sorbus in North America.

mountain bike mountain bikes n
mountainbike
(cycling) A bicycle specially designed for off-road riding, typically with straight, flat handlebars, a heavier frame than road bikes, higher ground clearance, and wider tires, sometimes with knobs on them for greater traction.

mountain biking n
mountainbike mountainbiken
(sports) Off-road cycling using a mountain bike.

mountain buzzard mountain buzzards n
bergbuizerd
Buteo oreophilus, a bird of prey endemic to East Africa.

mountain hare mountain hares n
sneeuwhaas
A Eurasian species of hare, Lepus timidus, found mainly in tundra regions. [from 19th c.]

mountain range mountain ranges n
gebergte
(geography) A series of adjoining mountains, often in a line.

mountain shrike mountain shrikes n
Filipijnse klauwier
Lanius validirostris, a small bird endemic to the Philippines.

mountain wagtail mountain wagtails n
bergkwikstaart
Motacilla clara, a species of wagtail of the family Motacillidae from sub-Saharan Africa

mountainous /ˈmaʊn.tən.əs/ /ˈmaʊn.tɪn.əs/ [-ʔn̩-] [ˈmæʊn.tn̩.əs] [ˈmæ̃ʊ̃(n)-] more mountainous most mountainous adj
bergachtig
Having many mountains; characterized by mountains; of the nature of a mountain; rough (terrain); rocky.

mountainside mountainsides n
berghelling
The sloping side of a mountain.

mountaintop mountaintops n
bergtop
The summit of a mountain.

mourn /mo(ː)ɹn/ /moən/ /moɹn/ /mɔːn/ /mʊən/ /mʊɹn/ [ˈmo̞ɹn] v
rouwen treuren
(ambitransitive) To express sadness or sorrow for; to grieve over (especially a death).

mourning /ˈmo(ː)ɹnɪŋ/ /ˈmoənɪŋ/ /ˈmoɹnɪŋ/ /ˈmɔːnɪŋ/ /ˈmʊənɪŋ/ /ˈmʊɹnɪŋ/ [ˈmo̞ɹnɪŋ] mournings n
rouw rouwen
Feeling or expressing sorrow over someone's death.
The traditional clothes worn by those who mourn (in Western societies, typically coloured black).

mourning dove mourning doves n
treurduif
A grey-coloured dove, Zenaida macroura, that has a mournful call, native to North America

mouse /maʊs/ /maʊz/ /mʌʊs/ /mʌʊz/ mice n
muis computermuis
Any small rodent of the genus Mus.
(computing) (plural mice or, rarely, mouses) An input device that is moved over a pad or other flat surface to produce a corresponding movement of a pointer on a graphical display.
muisje muis
A quiet or shy person.

mouse /maʊs/ /maʊz/ /mʌʊs/ /mʌʊz/ v
muizen
(intransitive) To move cautiously or furtively, in the manner of a mouse (the rodent) (frequently used in the phrasal verb to mouse around).
muizen vangen
(intransitive) To hunt or catch mice (the rodents), usually of cats. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

mouse pad /ˈmaʊs.pæd/ mouse pads n
muismat
(US, Australia, computing) A pad with surface used to enhance the movement of a computer mouse.

mouse wheel mouse wheels n
muiswieltje scrollwieltje
(computing) A hard plastic or rubbery disc on a computer mouse, rotated by the user in order to scroll the display.

mouse-colored antshrike mouse-colored antshrikes n
grijze mierklauwier
Thamnophilus murinus, a passerine bird of the antbird family, native to South America.

mousebird mousebirds n
muisvogel
Any of a group of possibly passerine arboreal birds of order Coliiformes, confined to sub-Saharan Africa, which build cup-shaped nests of twigs.

mousekin /ˈmaʊskɪn/ mousekins n
muisje
A little mouse.

mousetrap /ˈmaʊsˌtɹæp/ mousetraps n
muizenval
(countable) A device for capturing or killing mice and other rodents.

moussaka /muːˈsɑːkə/ moussakas n
moussaka
A dish consisting of layers of minced lamb or beef, sliced aubergine (eggplant) or potatoes, tomatoes and béchamel sauce, baked in the oven.

moustache /məˈstaːʃ/ /məˈstæʃ/ /məˈstɐːʃ/ /məˈstɑːʃ/ /məˈstɒʃ/ /ˈmʌstæʃ/ moustaches n
snor knevel
A growth of facial hair between the nose and the upper lip.

mouth /maʊð/ /maʊθ/ /mʌʊθ/ [məʊθ] mouths n
mond bek muil
(anatomy) The opening of a creature through which food is ingested.
monding muide riviermond
The end of a river out of which water flows into a sea or other large body of water.

mouth-to-mouth resuscitation mouth-to-mouth resuscitations n
mond-op-mondbeademing

mouthbrooder /ˈmaʊθbɹuːdə/ /ˈmaʊθˌbɹudɚ/ mouthbrooders n
muilbroeder
(zoology) Any animal that cares for its offspring, either eggs or juveniles, by holding them in its mouth for extended periods of time.

mouthfeel mouthfeels n
mondgevoel
The texture of food, drink, etc. as perceived by the mouth.

mouthful mouthfuls mouthsful n
mondjevol mondvol
The amount that will fit in a mouth.

mouthguard mouthguards n
mondbeschermer
A device that fits into the mouth over one or both arches of teeth, which is usually made of plastic. They may be used to protect aginst injury during sport or fighting, or may serve a medical purpose.

mouthpart mouthparts n
monddeel
(usually, in plural) An appendage-like structure on the outside of an insect's or other arthropod's mouth, serving to manipulate and masticate food.

mouthpiece /ˈmaʊθˌpiːs/ mouthpieces n
microfoon
The part of a telephone that is held close to the mouth.
mondstuk
The part of a wind instrument that is held in or against the mouth.

mouthwash mouthwashes n
mondwater
A liquid used to clean one's mouth.

movable more movable most movable adj
beweegbaar
Capable of being moved, lifted, carried, drawn, turned, or conveyed, or in any way made to change place or posture; not fixed or stationary

movable feast movable feasts n
roerende feestdag
A day of note, frequently a Christian festival, whose date changes from year to year according to a set of rules.

move /muːv/ moves n
maatregel stap
An act for the attainment of an object; a step in the execution of a plan or purpose.
verhuizing
The event of changing one's residence.
verhuizing zet
(board games) The act of moving a token on a gameboard from one position to another according to the rules of the game.

move /muːv/ v
verhuizen
bewegen aansporen drijven aanzetten maatregelen treffen stappen ondernemen
(intransitive) To act; to take action; to begin to act
bewegen verplaatsen verroeren roeren verzetten zich bewegen
(transitive, ergative) To cause to change place or posture in any manner; to set in motion; to carry, convey, draw, or push from one place to another
bewegen aangrijpen ontroeren ontzetten roeren
(transitive) To arouse the feelings or passions of; especially, to excite to tenderness or compassion, to excite (for example, an emotion).
voorstellen
(transitive, intransitive) To propose; to recommend; specifically, to propose formally for consideration and determination, in a deliberative assembly; to submit
een zet doen zetten
(transitive, obsolete) To mention; to raise (a question); to suggest (a course of action); to lodge (a complaint).

move heaven and earth v
hemel en aarde bewegen
(idiomatic) To do whatever is necessary, including extreme or unusual actions; to go to extremes.

move house v
verhuizen

movement /ˈmuːv.mənt/ movements n
beweging verroering
Physical motion between points in space.
beweging
The impression of motion in an artwork, painting, novel etc.
A trend in various fields or social categories, a group of people with a common ideology who try together to achieve certain general goals
deel
(music) A large division of a larger composition.

movie /ˈmuːvi/ movies n
film
(chiefly, North America, AU) A recorded sequence of images displayed on a screen at a rate sufficiently fast to create the appearance of motion; a film.

moving /ˈmuːvɪŋ/ more moving most moving adj
bewegend bewegende
(not comparable) That moves or move.
ontroerend ontroerende
Causing or evoking deep emotions.

moving box moving boxes n
verhuisdoos
A box for transporting household goods during relocation.

moving spirit moving spirits n
drijfveer drijvende kracht
Someone who provides significant impetus or guidance in a given venture, movement, enterprise etc.

mow /moʊ/ /məʊ/ v
maaien
(transitive) To cut down grass or crops.

moxie /ˈmɒksi/ n
doortastenheid vastberadenheid

mozzarella /mut.sə.ˈɹɛl.ə/ /mɑt.sə.ˈɹɛl.ə/ /mɒt.sə.ˈɹɛl.ə/ /mʌt.sə.ˈɹɛl.ə/ mozzarellas mozzarelle n
mozzarella
Soft Italian cheese made from cow's or buffalo's milk and commonly used as a pizza topping and in salads etc.

mu /mju/ /mjuː/ /muː/ mus n
mu
The 12th letter of the Modern Greek alphabet.

much /mʊt͡ʃ/ /mʌt͡ʃ/ more most adv
veel
To a great extent.

much /mʊt͡ʃ/ /mʌt͡ʃ/ more most determiner
veel
A large amount of. [from 13th c.]

much of a muchness phraseologicalUnit
lood om oud ijzer
(idiomatic) Of two or more things, having little difference of any significance between them.

mucilage /ˈmju.sə.lɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈmju.sɪ.lɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈmjuː.sɪ.lɪd͡ʒ/ mucilages n
gom slijmstof
A thick gluey substance (gum) produced by many plants and some microorganisms.

mucky /ˈmʌki/ muckier muckiest adj
smoezelig
(colloquial) Covered in muck.

mucous membrane mucous membranes n
slijmvlies
(anatomy) A membrane which secretes mucus. It forms the lining of various body passages that communicate with the air, such as the respiratory, genitourinary, and alimentary tracts including the mouth, nasal passages, vagina, and urethra.

mucus /ˈmjuːkəs/ muci mucuses n
slijm
(physiology) A slippery secretion from the lining of the mucous membranes.

mud /mʌd/ muds n
modder slijk smurrie
A mixture of water and soil or fine grained sediment.
modder
(figuratively) Willfully abusive, even slanderous remarks or claims, notably between political opponents.

mud /mʌd/ v
beslijken besmeuren verslijken
(transitive) To make muddy or dirty; to apply mud to (something).

mud fight mud fights n
moddergevecht
(literally) A physical fight in which two (or more) opponents wrestle in mud or other dirt.
moddergevecht moddergooien
(figuratively) A dirty duel, involving verbal mudslinging.

muddle /ˈmʌd(ə)l/ /ˈmʌdl̩/ muddles n
warboel wirwar
A mixture; a confusion; a garble.

muddle /ˈmʌd(ə)l/ /ˈmʌdl̩/ v
door mekaar mengen verwarren
To mix together, to mix up; to confuse.

muddle-headed more muddle-headed most muddle-headed adj
in de war verward warhoofdig
Characterized by vague or confused thinking: foolish, dull-witted, semi-conscious.

muddled more muddled most muddled adj
troebel

mudflap mudflaps n
spatlap
A rectangular flap mounted near the wheel of a motor vehicle (especially a truck) to prevent mud or rocks from being thrown up (by the wheel), either onto the body panels or into the path of vehicles following behind.

mudflat mudflats n
wad
A muddy expanse of flat land, especially such land as a riverbed exposed at low tide.

mudra /muːˈdɹɑː/ /mʊˈdɹɑː/ mudras n
mudra
(dance, arts) Any of several formal symbolic hand postures used in classical dance of India and in Hindu and Buddhist iconography.

mudslide mudslides n
aardverschuiving grondverschuiving modderstroom
A geological event in which viscous mud flows down an incline.

muesli /ˈmjuːsli/ /ˈmjuːzli/ mueslis n
muesli
A breakfast dish based on uncooked rolled oats and fruit.

muezzin /muˈɛ.zɪn/ muezzins n
muezzin
(Islam) The person who issues the call to prayer from one of the minarets of a mosque.

muff /mʌf/ muffs n
mof
(historical) A piece of fur or cloth, usually with open ends, used for keeping the hands warm.

muffin /ˈmʌfɪn/ muffins n
muffin

muffle /mʌfl̩/ v
dempen
(transitive, dated) To prevent seeing, or hearing, or speaking, by wraps bound about the head; to blindfold; to deafen.

muffler /ˈmʌflɚ/ mufflers n
demper knalpijp knalpot
(US, automotive) Part of the exhaust pipe of a car that dampens the noise the engine produces.

mufti /ˈmʊfti/ /ˈmʌfti/ muftis n
moefti
(countable, Islam) A Muslim scholar and interpreter of sharia law, who can deliver a fatwa.
burgertenue
(uncountable, AU, British, New Zealand) A civilian dress when worn by a member of the military, or casual dress when worn by a pupil of a school who normally would wear uniform.

mug /mʌɡ/ mugs n
mok beker achterlijke goedgelovige idioot
A large cup for beverages, usually having a handle and used without a saucer.A mug
tronie smoel smoelwerk
(slang, often, derogatory) The face.
achterlijke goedgelovige idioot
(slang, derogatory) A gullible or easily-cheated person.

mug /mʌɡ/ v
beroven overvallen
(transitive) To assault for the purpose of robbery.
bekken trekken grimassen
(intransitive) To exaggerate a facial expression for communicative emphasis; to make a face, to pose, as for photographs or in a performance, in an exaggerated or affected manner.

mug's game mugs' games n
gekkenwerk zinloze bezigheid
(idiomatic) A foolish, profitless, or hopeless undertaking.

mugger /ˈmʌɡə/ /ˈmʌɡɚ/ muggers n
moeraskrokodil
A large crocodile, Crocodylus palustris, of southwest Asia, having a very broad wrinkled snout.
straatrover
A person who makes exaggerated faces, as a performance; a gurner.

mugwort /ˈmʌɡwɜːt/ /ˈmʌɡwɝt/ mugworts n
bijvoet
Artemisia vulgaris, traditionally used medicinally.

mujahid /mʊˈdʒɑːhɪd/ mujahideen mujahidin mujahids n
moedjahedien
(Islam) A Muslim engaging in jihad, especially armed jihad; a jihadist.

mulatto /m(j)ʊˈlætəʊ/ /muˈlɑtoʊ/ mulattoes mulattos n
dubbelbloed halfbloed mulat mulattin
(historical, now, sometimes, pejorative) A person of mixed black and white descent, especially a person with one black and one white parent or two mulatto parents.

mulberry /ˈmʌlbəɹi/ /ˈmʌlbɛɹi/ /ˈmʌlbɹi/ mulberries n
moerbei moerbeiboom
(countable) The fruit of this tree.

mulch /mʌlt͡ʃ/ mulches n
bodembedekking mulch muls
(agriculture, horticulture) Any material used to cover the top layer of soil to protect, insulate, or decorate it, or to discourage weeds or retain moisture.

mulch /mʌlt͡ʃ/ v
mulchen
(agriculture) To apply mulch.

mule /mjuːl/ mules n
muildier
The generally sterile male or female hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse.

muleta muletas n
muleta
(bullfighting) A red flag used by bullfighters.

mull /mʌl/ v
overdenken overwegen
(usually with over) To work (over) mentally; to cogitate; to ruminate.

mull over v
beschouwen overdenken
To think deeply about something; to ponder, deliberate or ruminate.

mulled wine mulled wines n
glühwein gloeiwijn
Red wine with spices (e.g. cinnamon sticks, cloves and ginger) served hot.

mullein /ˈmʌlɪn/ mulleins n
koningskaars
Any of a few hundred species of European and Asian plants, of the genus Verbascum, especially that majority that have yellow flowers. Some species have been introduced to other continents, where some are now seen as invasive pests. Some species, though far from all, have downy leaves, hence common names such as: "velvet plant". [from 14th c.]

mullet /ˈmʌlət/ /ˈmʌlɪt/ mullets n
harder
A fish of the family Mullidae (order Syngnathiformes), especially the genus Mullus (the red mullets or goatfish).
matje nektapijt
A hairstyle where the hair is kept short on the top and sides and long at the back.

mullion /ˈmʌliən/ mullions n
middenstijl
(architectural element) A vertical bar between the panes of glass or casements of a window or the panels of a screen.

multi- /ˈmʌl.taɪ/ /ˈmʌl.ti/ prefix
multi-
Many; pertaining to many things.

multibillionaire multibillionaires n
multimiljardair
A person with a net worth of multiple billions, typically measured in US dollars.

multicellular adj
meercellig
(biology, of an organism) That has many cells, often differentiated in function.

multicolored /ˈmʌltɪˌkʌləd/ /ˈmʌltɪˌkʌlɚd/ more multicolored most multicolored adj
bont bonte meerkleurig veelkleurig veelkleurige
(American spelling) Having multiple colors.

multicultural /ˌmʌltiˈkʌlt͡ʃəɹəl/ more multicultural most multicultural adj
multicultureel multiculturele
Relating or pertaining to several different cultures.

multiculturalism /ˌmʌltɪˈkʌltʃəɹəˌlɪz(ə)m/ multiculturalisms n
multiculturalisme
The characteristics of an organization, society, city etc. which has many different ethnic or national cultures mingling freely; political or social policies which support or encourage such coexistence. [from 20th c.]

multidisciplinary more multidisciplinary most multidisciplinary adj
multidisciplinair
Relating to multiple areas of study.

multifaceted more multifaceted most multifaceted adj
veelzijdig
Having many aspects; nuanced or diverse.

multifarious /ˌmʌl.tɪˈfɛə.ɹi.əs/ /ˌmʌl.tɪˈfɛɹ.i.əs/ more multifarious most multifarious adj
divers veelvoudig
Having great diversity or variety; of various kinds; made up of many differing parts.

multilateral adj
multilateraal
Having many sides or points of view.
(politics) Involving three or more parties or nations.

multilayered more multilayered most multilayered adj
meerlagig
Having more than one layer.

multilingual /ˌmʌltiˈlɪŋɡwəl/ more multilingual most multilingual adj
meertalig
Of, relating to, or involving multiple languages.
(of a person) Able to communicate in a number of languages.

multilingualism multilingualisms n
meertaligheid
the condition of being multilingual; the ability to speak multiple languages

multilogue /ˈmʌltɪlɒɡ/ multilogues n
multiloog
A conversation that is many-to-many. The term is commonly used to describe the nature of conversations and interactions using social media and collaborative tools, such as social networking, online video, widgets for syndication, wikis, message boards, forums, etc.

multimeter multimeters n
multimeter
An electronic measuring instrument that combines multiple functions; a combined voltmeter, ammeter and ohmmeter.

multimillionaire multimillionaires n
multimiljonair
A person whose net worth is multiple million dollars, pounds, euros or some other currency.

multinational multinationals n
multinational
A multinational company.

multiple /ˈml̩tɪpl̩/ /ˈmʌltɪpl̩/ adj
meerdere
Having more than one element, part, component, or function, having more than one instance, occurring more than once, usually contrary to expectations (can be followed by a singular).

multiple /ˈml̩tɪpl̩/ /ˈmʌltɪpl̩/ multiples n
veelvoud
(mathematics) A whole number that can be divided by another number with no remainder.

multiple sclerosis n
multiple sclerose
(pathology) A chronic disease of the brain and spinal cord characterized by changes in sensation, visual problems, weakness, depression, difficulties with coordination and speech, impaired mobility and disability.

multiple unit multiple units n
treinstel
(rail transport) A train consisting of one or more self-propelled cars capable of coupling with other units of the same or similar type and still being controlled from one cab.

multiple-choice question multiple-choice questions n
meerkeuzevraag
(education) A question where several answers are presented and the respondent must choose the correct one.

multiplication /ˌmʌltɪplɪˈkeɪʃən/ multiplications n
vermenigvuldiging vermenigvuldigen
(countable, arithmetic) A calculation involving multiplication.
vermenigvuldigen vermenigvuldiging
The process of multiplying or increasing in number; increase.

multiplication sign multiplication signs n
maalteken
(mathematics) Any symbol (in particular ×, * or ·) used to denote the operation of multiplication.

multiplication table multiplication tables n
tafel van vermenigvuldiging
(arithmetic) A table showing the products of each of the integers from 1 to 10 (or, especially formerly, 12) with each of the integers from 1 to 10 (or 12).

multiply /ˈmʌltɪplaɪ/ v
vermenigvuldigen
(transitive, arithmetic, with by) To perform multiplication on (a number).

multiverse /ˈmʌltiːˌvɜ(ɹ)s/ /ˈmʌltəˌvɝs/ /ˈmʌltɪˌvɜːs/ multiverses n
multiversum
(physics, cosmology) The hypothetical group of all the possible universes in existence.

mum /mʌm/ mums n
mama
(UK, Ireland, Canada, New England, South Africa, India, Singapore) Mother.

mum's the word phraseologicalUnit
mondje dicht
(idiomatic) Indicates that something is a secret and not to be divulged.

mumble /ˈmʌmbəl/ v
mompelen
(transitive, intransitive) To speak unintelligibly or inaudibly; to fail to articulate.

mumbo jumbo /mʌmbəʊˈdʒʌmbəʊ/ mumbo jumbos n
gebrabbel gewauwel hocus pocus koeterwaals
(by extension) Any confusing or meaningless speech; nonsense, gibberish.

mummer /ˈmʌm.ə/ /ˈmʌm.ɚ/ mummers n
pantomimespeler
A person who dons a disguising costume, as for a parade or a festival.
An actor in a pantomime; one who communicates entirely through gesture and facial expression.

mummification mummifications n
mummificatie mummificering
The preserving of a dead body, by making it into a mummy.

mummify v
mummificeren
(intransitive) To become a mummy.

mummy /ˈmʌmi/ mummies n
mama
(chiefly, UK, New England, usually, childish) mother.
mummie
(countable, by extension) A reanimated embalmed human corpse, as a stock character in horror films. [from 20th c.]

mumps n
bof
(pathology) A contagious disease caused by the Mumps virus of the genus Rubulavirus, mostly occurring in childhood, which causes swelling of glands in the face and neck.

munchies /ˈmʌnt͡ʃiz/ n
boefkik
(slang, with the definite article) Hunger, especially a craving for food as a result of cannabis or alcohol consumption.

mundane /mʌnˈdeɪn/ mundaner mundanest adj
aards
Worldly, earthly, profane, vulgar as opposed to heavenly.
alledaags gewoon
Ordinary; not new.
afgezaagd
Tedious; repetitive and boring.

mung bean /ˈmʊŋ ˌbiːn/ /ˈmʌŋ ˌbiːn/ mung beans n
mungboon
The seed of Vigna radiata, native to South Asia.

municipal /mjuˈnɪsɪpəl/ more municipal most municipal adj
gemeentelijk
Of or pertaining to a municipality (a city or a corporation having the right of administering local government).

municipality /mjʊˌnɪsɪˈpælɪti/ municipalities n
gemeente
A district with a government that typically encloses no other governed districts; a borough, city, or incorporated town or village.
The governing body of such a district.

munificence /mjuːˈnɪfɪsəns/ munificences n
generositeit goedgeefsheid gulheid munificentie vrijgevigheid
The quality of being munificent; generosity.

munificent /mjuˈnɪfɪsn̩t/ more munificent most munificent adj
vrijgevig gul genereus goedgeefs munificent
(of a person or group) Very liberal in giving or bestowing.

muntjac /ˈmʌntd͡ʒæk/ /ˈmʌntd͡ʒɑːk/ muntjacs n
muntjak
Any of various species of east Asian deer of the genus Muntiacus, having short antlers and a barking call.

muon /ˈmjuːɒn/ muons n
muon
(physics) An unstable elementary particle in the lepton family, having similar properties to the electron but with a mass 207 times greater.

muon neutrino muon neutrinos n
muonneutrino
A leptonic elementary particle having about half the mass of an electron and no charge.

mural /ˈmjɝəl/ /ˈmjʊəɹəl/ /ˈmjʊɹəl/ murals n
muurschildering
A large painting, usually drawn on a wall.

murder /ˈmɜːdə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɝ.dɚ/ murders n
moord doodslag
(uncountable, legal, in jurisdictions which use the felony murder rule) The act of committing or abetting a crime that results in the killing of a person, regardless of intent, and even if the committer or abettor is not the one who killed the person: felony murder.
moord
(uncountable, used as a predicative noun) Something terrible to endure.

murder /ˈmɜːdə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɝ.dɚ/ v
moorden vermoorden
To kill (a person or persons) unlawfully, especially with predetermination
de grond in boren
(transitive, sports, figuratively, colloquial, hyperbolic) To defeat decisively.
vermoorden
(figuratively, colloquial, hyperbolic) To kick someone's ass or chew someone out (used to express one’s anger at somebody).
(figuratively, colloquial, British) To devour, ravish.

murder weapon murder weapons n
moordwapen
A weapon used to commit a murder.

murderer /ˈmɜːdəɹə/ /ˈmɝdəɹɚ/ murderers murderess n
moordenaar moordenaarster moordenares
A person who commits murder.

murderess /-ɹəs/ /mɜːdəˈɹɛs/ /ˈmɜːdəɹɪs/ /ˈmɜːdɹɪs/ /ˈmɝdəɹəs/ murderer murderesses n
moordenaarster moordenares
a woman who commits murder.

murderous /ˈmɜːdəɹəs/ /ˈmɜːdɹəs/ /ˈmɝdəɹəs/ /ˈmɝdɹəs/ more murderous most murderous adj
moordzuchtig
Of a person: intending or likely to commit murder; bloodthirsty, homicidal.

murky /ˈmɜː(ɹ)ki/ murkier murkiest adj
troebel troebele
Hard to see through, as a fog or mist.

murmur /ˈmɜː.mə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɝ.mɚ/ murmurs n
roezemoezen
(countable, uncountable) Any low, indistinct sound, like that of running water.
(cardiology, medicine) The sound made by any condition which produces noisy, or turbulent, flow of blood through the heart.
A muttered complaint or protest; the expression of dissatisfaction in a low muttering voice; any expression of complaint or discontent.

murrey /ˈmʌɹi/ murreys n
murrey
(tincture) A tincture, the colour of mulberries, between gules (red) and purpure (purple).

muscle /ˈmʌ.sl̩/ /ˈmʌ.səl/ muscles n
spier
(uncountable) A contractile form of tissue which animals use to effect movement.
(countable) An organ composed of muscle tissue.
(uncountable, figurative) Strength, force.

muscle fiber muscle fibers n
myocyt spiercel
(muscle) A single cell of a muscle; each muscle fiber contains many myofibrils, the contractile unit of muscles.

muscovite muscovites n
muscoviet
(mineral) A pale brown mineral of the mica group, being a basic potassium aluminosilicate with the chemical formula KAl2(Si3Al)O10(OH,F)2; used as an electrical insulator etc.

muscular /ˈmʌ.skjəl.ɚ/ /ˈmʌ.skjʊl.ə/ more muscular most muscular adj
musculair spier
(relational) Of, relating to, or connected with muscles.
gespierd
Brawny, thewy, having strength.
Having large, well-developed muscles.

muscularity muscularities n
gespierdheid
(bodybuilding) The degree to which the muscles in a body part are developed.

musculoskeletal adj
musculoskeletaal
of, or relating to both muscles and the skeleton

muse /mjuz/ /mjuːz/ muses n
muze
(of people) A source of inspiration.

muse /mjuz/ /mjuːz/ v
mijmeren nadenken
(intransitive) To become lost in thought, to ponder.
stilstaan bij
(transitive) To think on; to meditate on.

musette /mjuˈzɛt/ /mjuːˈzɛt/ /mjʊ-/ musettes n
musette
(by extension) A pastoral air or tune that has a drone imitating such an instrument; also, a dance performed to this music. [from 18th c.]
(historical) Any of various small bagpipes having a soft sound, especially with a bellows, which were popular in France in the 17th and early 18th century. [from 14th c.]
(chiefly, US, originally, military) In full musette bag: a small bag or knapsack with a shoulder strap, formerly used by soldiers, and now (cycling) chiefly by cyclists to hold food and beverages or other items. [from 20th c.]

museum /mjuˈziəm/ /mjuˈzæm/ /mjuːˈziːəm/ /mjəˈziːəm/ [mjuˈzɛəm] musea museums n
museum
A building or institution dedicated to the acquisition, conservation, study, exhibition, and educational interpretation of objects having scientific, historical, cultural or artistic value.

mush /mʊʃ/ mushes n
tronie
(British, slang, primarily, Northern England, Australian) The face.

mush /mʊʃ/ /mʌʃ/ mushes n
pap
A somewhat liquid mess, often of food; a soft or semisolid substance.

mush /mʌʃ/ mushes n
pap
A food comprising cracked or rolled grains cooked in water or milk; porridge.

mushroom /ˈmʌʃˌɹuːm/ /ˈmʌʃˌɹʊm/ mushrooms n
paddenstoel zwam
A fungus producing such fruiting bodies.

mushroom cloud mushroom clouds n
paddenstoelwolk
A large cloud of smoke, flame and debris that rises into the sky as a result of a large explosion, especially after a nuclear explosion, characterized by a long shaft rising from the ground into a much-larger or more-spread-out top, reminiscent of a mushroom in shape.

music /ˈmjuzɪk/ /ˈmjuːzɪk/ musics n
muziek
A series of sounds organized in time, usually employing some combination of harmony, melody, rhythm, tempo, etc., often to convey a mood.
(figuratively) Any interesting or pleasing sounds.
bladmuziek partituur
A guide to playing or singing a particular tune; sheet music.

music box music boxes n
speelklok
speeldoos muziekdoos
A box that generates or plays music, particularly one using mechanical means rather than electronic, generally using a cylinder or disk containing the music.

music chart music charts n
Hitparade
A ranking of music (songs, albums etc) according to popularity during a given period of time.

music of the spheres n
harmonie der sferen muziek der sferen wereldmuziek
A continuous, glorious, harmonious set of sounds that are not audible to ordinary human beings, said in ancient and medieval Western cosmology to be produced by the movement of the celestial bodies.

music school /ˈmjuːzɪkˌskuːl/ music schools n
muziekschool
A school whose main objective is teaching music.

music stand music stands n
muziekstandaard muziekstatief notenstandaard
A stand made for holding pages or books of sheet music.

music theory n
muziektheorie
The field of study dealing with how music works, typically examining the language and notation of music, the patterns and structures in composers' techniques, and so on.

music to someone's ears /ˈmjuzɪk tə ˌsʌmwʌnz ˈɪɚz/ /ˈmjuːzɪk tə ˌsʌmwʌnz ˈɪəz/ n
als muziek in de oren klinken
(idiomatic) A spoken expression or a sound which is pleasing; specifically, some good news, or welcome information or remarks.

music video music videos n
videoclip
A short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes.

musical /ˈmju.zɪ.kəl/ more musical most musical adj
muzikaal muziek
Of, belonging or relating to music, or to its performance or notation.

musical /ˈmju.zɪ.kəl/ musicals n
musical
A stage performance, show or film that involves singing, dancing and musical numbers performed by the cast as well as acting.

musical chairs n
stoelendans
(games) A children's game in which players circle a group of chairs. There is one chair fewer than the number of players. When someone who is not watching stops playing music, everybody sits down, and the player left without a chair is eliminated.
(figuratively) Any activity which results in repeated, pointless shuffling of people or objects.

musical instrument musical instruments n
muziekinstrument
A device, object, contrivance or machine used to produce musical notes or sounds.

musical notation musical notations n
notenschrift
(music) A system that represents music through the use of written symbols.

musician /mjuˈzɪʃən/ musicians n
musicus muzikant muzikante
A composer, conductor, or performer of music; specifically, a person who sings and/or plays a musical instrument as a hobby, occupation, or profession.

musicologist musicologists n
musicoloog
One who studies musicology.

musicology /mjuːzɪˈkɒlədʒi/ musicologies n
musicologie muziekwetenschap
(music) the scholarly or scientific study of music, as in historical research, musical theory, or the physical nature of sound.

musk /mʌsk/ musks n
muskus
A greasy secretion with a powerful odour, produced in a glandular sac of the male musk deer and used in the manufacture of perfumes.

musk duck musk ducks n
Australische muskuseend
Biziura lobata, a highly aquatic, stiff-tailed duck native to southern Australia.

musk ox musk oxen n
muskusos
An Arctic mammal, Ovibos moschatus of the Caprinae subfamily of the family Bovidae, having a thick coat and long curved horns.

musket /ˈmʌskət/ /ˈmʌskɪt/ muskets n
musket
A kind of firearm formerly carried by the infantry of an army, originally fired by means of a match, or matchlock, for which several mechanical appliances (including the flintlock, and finally the percussion lock) were successively substituted; ultimately superseded by the rifle.

muskrat /ˈmʌskɹæt/ muskrats n
muskusrat
A large aquatic rodent (Ondatra zibethicus).

muslin /ˈmʌz.lɪn/ muslins n
mousseline
(textile) Any of several varieties of thin cotton cloth.

musophobia n
musofobie

mussel /ˈmʌsəl/ mussels n
mossel
Any of several groups of bivalve shellfish with elongated, asymmetrical shells.

must /məs(t)/ /ˈmʌst/ musts n
moetje
Something that is mandatory or required.
most
Fruit juice that will ferment or has fermented, usually from grapes.

must /məs(t)/ /ˈmʌst/ v
moeten
(modal, _, auxiliary, defective) To do as a requirement; indicates that the sentence subject is required as an imperative or directive to execute the sentence predicate, with failure to do so resulting in a failure or negative consequence.

mustard /ˈmʌstəɹd/ [ˈmas.təd] [ˈmɐs.təd] [ˈmʊs.təd] [ˈmʌs.tɚd] mustards n
mosterd mosterdplant
The leaves of the mustard plant, used as a salad.
mosterd
The tomalley of a crab, which resembles the condiment.

mustard gas mustard gases n
mosterdgas yperiet
A highly cytotoxic vesicant, C4H8Cl2S, used in World War I that is known to cause skin burns, blisters, inflammation, edema, and potentially other respiratory effects.

mustard seed mustard seeds n
mosterdzaad
A small, round seed of the mustard plant.

mustelid mustelids n
marterachtige
Any carnivorous mammal of the diverse weasel family Mustelidae, which also includes badgers, otters, martens, mink and wolverines.

muster /ˈmʌs.tə/ /ˈmʌs.tɚ/ musters n
tonen vertonen
(obsolete) An act of showing something; a display. [15th–17th c.]

mutagen /ˈmjuːtəd͡ʒn̩/ mutagens n
mutageen
Any agent or substance that can cause genetic mutation.

mutant /ˈmju(t)n̩(t)/ /ˈmjuːtənt/ mutants n
mutant
(genetics) That has mutated, with one or more new characteristics from a mutation.

mutate /mjuːˈteɪt/ /ˈmju.teɪt/ v
muteren
(intransitive) To undergo mutation.

mutation /mjuˈteɪʃən/ mutations n
mutatie
Any alteration or change.
(genetics) Any heritable change of the base-pair sequence of genetic material.
(linguistics) An alteration in a particular sound of a word, especially the initial consonant, which is triggered by the word's morphological or syntactic context and not by its phonological context.

mutatis mutandis /m(j)uˌtɑtəs m(j)uˈtɑndəs/ /m(j)uːˌtɑːtɪs muːˈtandɪs/ /mjuˌteɪtəs mjuˈtændəs/ adv
mutatis mutandis
(especially, law) with the necessary changes being made; with the necessary modifications; with such changes as are necessary to ensure congruence

mute /mjuːt/ /mɪu̯t/ muter mutest adj
stom
Not having the power of speech; dumb. [from 15th c.]
gedempt stil
Silent; not making a sound. [from 15th c.]
Not giving a ringing sound when struck; said of a metal.

mute /mjuːt/ /mɪu̯t/ mutes n
stomme
(obsolete, theatre) An actor who does not speak; a mime performer. [16th–19th c.]
A person who does not have the power of speech. [from 17th c.]

mute swan mute swans n
knobbelzwaan
A species of white plumaged swan, Cygnus olor, having a distinctive orange bill with a black tip, native to Eurasia and widely introduced elsewhere as an ornamental waterbird.

mutilate /ˈmjuː.tɪ.lət/ /ˈmjuː.tɪ.lɪt/ /ˈmjuː.tɪˌleɪt/ v
verminken
To physically harm as to impair use, notably by cutting off or otherwise disabling a vital part, such as a limb.
(figuratively) To render imperfect or defective.
verminken verhakkelen
To destroy beyond recognition.

mutilation mutilations n
verminking
The act of mutilating or the state of being mutilated.

mutineer mutineers n
muiter
Someone who participates in mutiny.

mutiny /ˈmju.tə.ni/ /ˈmjut.ni/ mutinies n
muiterij
An organized rebellion against a legally constituted authority, especially by seamen against their officers.

mutiny /ˈmju.tə.ni/ /ˈmjut.ni/ v
muiten
(intransitive) To commit a mutiny.

mutism /ˈmjuːtɪzəm/ mutisms n
mutisme
A psychological disorder in which the sufferer cannot speak in certain situations.

mutt /mʊt/ /mʌt/ mutts n
bastaard
A mongrel dog (or sometimes cat); an animal of mixed breed or uncertain origin.
domkop halve gare idioot
(chiefly, US, slang, derogatory) An idiot, a stupid person.

mutter /ˈmʌtə/ /ˈmʌtɚ/ mutters n
gemompel geroezemoes
A repressed or obscure utterance; an instance of muttering.

mutter /ˈmʌtə/ /ˈmʌtɚ/ v
mompelen
To utter words, especially complaints or angry expressions, indistinctly or with a low voice and lips partly closed; to say under one's breath.

mutton /ˈmʌtn̩/ [ˈmʌʔn̩] muttons n
schaap schapenvlees
The meat of sheep used as food.

mutton dressed as lamb n
van achteren lyceum, van voren museum
(UK, derogatory) A middle-aged or elderly woman dressed in a style more suited to a young woman, especially if in a deliberate attempt to appear young.

mutual /ˈmjuːt͡ʃuəl/ more mutual most mutual adj
wederzijds
Having the same relationship, each to each other.

mutual assured destruction n
gegarandeerde wederzijdse vernietiging
(politics, public policy, military) The threat of massive retaliation using nuclear weapons should a potential enemy use them first, both sides being annihilated in the event of war.

mutually /-lɪ/ /-tʃwə-/ /ˈmjut͡ʃuəli/ /ˈmjuːtʃʊəli/ more mutually most mutually adv
wederzijds
in the same way, each to the other; reciprocally
onderling wederzijds
in a shared manner; equally; affecting all parties the same way

muzzle /ˈmʌzəl/ muzzles n
snuit
The protruding part of an animal's head which includes the nose, mouth and jaws.
muilkorf muilband
A device used to prevent an animal from biting or eating, which is worn on its snout.

muzzle /ˈmʌzəl/ v
muilkorven
(transitive, figuratively) To restrain (from speaking, expressing opinion or acting); to gag; to silence; to censor.

my /maɪ/ /mi/ /mə/ /mɪ/ determiner
mijn
Belonging to me.

my blood type is ... phraseologicalUnit
mijn bloedgroep is ...
Indicates the speaker's blood type.

my car has broken down phraseologicalUnit
mijn auto heeft panne
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my condom broke phraseologicalUnit
mijn condoom ging kapot
Indicates that the condom of the speaker broke.

my name is phraseologicalUnit
ik heet... mijn naam is...
A common way to identify oneself.

my pleasure interjection
graag gedaan
A polite reaction to receiving thanks, meaning that the speaker enjoyed helping the listener.

mycological adj
mycologisch
Of or pertaining to mycology or to fungi

mycologist /maɪˈkɒlədʒɪst/ mycologists n
mycoloog
A person who studies, professes or practices mycology.

mycology /maɪˈkɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /maɪˈkɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/ n
mycologie
The study of fungi, in the wide sense.

mycorrhiza mycorrhizae mycorrhizas n
zwamwortel
(ecology, botany, mycology) A plant root formed in symbiosis with a fungus; the symbiosis between the mycelium of a fungus and the roots of a plant. [from 19th c.]

mycosis /maɪˈkoʊsɪs/ mycoses n
schimmelinfectie
(disease) An infection caused by a fungus.

myna /ˈmaɪnə/ mynas n
maina
One of the South and East Asian birds of the starling family Sturnidae.

myopia /maɪˈoʊ.pi.ə/ /maɪˈəʊ.pɪ.ə/ myopias n
kortzichtigheid
(figurative) A lack of imagination, discernment or long-range perspective in thinking or planning.

myopic /maɪˈoʊpɪk/ /maɪˈɑpɪk/ /maɪˈɒpɪk/ more myopic most myopic adj
bijziend
Near-sighted; unable to see distant objects unaided.

myriad /ˈmɪɹi.æd/ /ˈmɪɹi.əd/ myriads n
myriade
(historical) Ten thousand; 10,000 [from 16th c.]
myriade een groot aantal
A countless number or multitude (of specified things) [from 16th c.]

myroblyte /ˈmɪɹəblaɪt/ myroblytes n
myrobliet
A saint whose relics or place of burial produce or are said to have produced the Oil of Saints ("an aromatic liquid with healing properties" or "holy water (very much like myrrh)") or the odour of sanctity.

myrrh /mɜɹ/ [mɜː(ɹ)] [mɝ] myrrhs n
mirre
A red-brown resinous material, the dried sap of a tree of the species Commiphora myrrha, used as perfume, incense or medicine.

myrtle /ˈmɜːtl̩/ /ˈmɝtl̩/ [ˈmɝtɫ̩] [ˈmɝɾɫ̩] myrtles n
mirte
An evergreen shrub or small tree of the genus Myrtus, native to southern Europe and north Africa.

myself /maɪˈsɛlf/ pronoun
me mezelf mijzelf
(reflexive pronoun) Me, as direct or indirect object the speaker as the object of a verb or preposition, when the speaker is also the subject. [from 9th c.]
Me (as the object of a verb or preposition). [from 10th c.]

mystagogue mystagogues n
mystagoog
A person who prepares an initiate for entry into a mystery cult, or who teaches mystical doctrines.

mysterious /məˈstɪɹi.əs/ /mɪˈstɪəɹi.əs/ /mɪˈstɪɹi.əs/ more mysterious most mysterious adj
geheimzinnig mysterieus
Of unknown origin.
mysterieus geheimzinnig raadselachtig
Having unknown qualities.

mysteriousness mysteriousnesses n
raadselachtigheid
The quality of being mysterious.

mystery /ˈmɪst(ə)ɹi/ mysteries n
mysterie geheimenis
Something secret or unexplainable; an unknown.

mystery guest mystery guests n
mysteryguest

mystery shopper mystery shoppers n
mysteryshopper
Someone hired by a company to pose as a customer in order to evaluate the quality of its service.

mystic /ˈmɪstɪk/ more mystic most mystic adj
mystiek
Of, or relating to mystics, mysticism or occult mysteries; mystical.
duister enigmatisch geheimzinnig mysterieus raadselachtig
Mysterious and strange; arcane, obscure or enigmatic.

mystic /ˈmɪstɪk/ mystics n
mysticus
Someone who practices mysticism.

myth /mɪθ/ myths n
mythe
A commonly-held but false belief, a common misconception; a fictitious or imaginary person or thing; a popular conception about a real person or event which exaggerates or idealizes reality.
An invented story, theory, or concept.

mythical /ˈmɪθɪkəl/ more mythical most mythical adj
mythisch
Existing in myth.

mythological /ˌmɪθəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ adj
mythologisch
Of, or relating to myths or mythology.

mythology /mɪˈθɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /mɪˈθɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ mythologies n
mythologie
(countable, _, and, _, uncountable) The collection of myths of a people, concerning the origin of the people, history, deities, ancestors and heroes.
(countable, and, uncountable) A similar body of myths concerning an event, person or institution.

myxomatosis /ˌmɪksəməˈtəʊsɪs/ n
myxomatose
A usually fatal viral disease of rabbits, causing skin tumors.

mâche n
veldsla
Valerianella locusta, a small dicot annual plant of the family Caprifoliaceae often cultivated as a salad green or herb.

ménage à trois /məˌnɑːʒ ɑː ˈt(ɹ)wɑː/ /məˌnɑːʒeɪ ˈt(ɹ)wɑː/ /ˌmeɪnɑːʒ ɑː ˈt(ɹ)wɑː/ /ˌmɛnɑːʒ ɑː ˈt(ɹ)wɑː/ ménages à trois n
ménage à trois

métier /ˈmɛtjeɪ/ métiers n
beroep
Any activity that is pursued as a trade or profession; a calling.

n-word n-words n
n-woord
(euphemistic) The word nigger or nigga or nigra.

n/a adj
niet van toepassing
not applicable
niet beschikbaar
not available

nab /næb/ v
oppakken
(informal, transitive) To seize, arrest or take into custody (a criminal or fugitive).

nacelle /nəˈsɛl/ nacelles n
nacelle
A separate streamlined enclosure mounted on an aircraft to house, originally, an engine, and now also cargo or crew.

nadir /neɪˈdɪə(ɹ)/ /neɪˈdɪɚ/ /ˈneɪ.də(ɹ)/ /ˈneɪ.dɚ/ /ˈneɪˌdɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈneɪˌdɪɚ/ /ˈnæd.ɪə(ɹ)/ nadirs n
nadir
The point of the celestial sphere, directly opposite the zenith; inferior pole of the horizon; point of the celestial sphere directly under the place of observation.

naevus flammeus n
wijnvlek
(anatomy) A vascular birthmark or naevus, usually on the head and neck, consisting of an overgrowth of capillaries which produce a reddish to purplish discoloration of the skin.

naff /næf/ naffer naffest adj
smakeloos
(Britain, Ireland, colloquial, Polari) Bad; tasteless, poorly thought out, not workable.

nag /neɪɡ/ /nɛɡ/ /ˈnæɡ/ nags n
negge
A small horse; a pony.

nag /neɪɡ/ /nɛɡ/ /ˈnæɡ/ v
zeuren zaniken
(ambitransitive) To repeatedly remind or complain to (someone) in an annoying way, often about insignificant or unnecessary matters.

nagger /ˈnæɡɚ/ naggers n
zeurpiet
One who nags.

nah [næː] [nɑː] [nẽː] interjection
welnee
(informal) No.

naiad /ˈnaɪæd/ /ˈnaɪəd/ /ˈneɪæd/ /ˈneɪəd/ naiades naiads n
najade waternimf
(Greek mythology) A female deity (nymph) associated with water, especially a spring, stream, or other fresh water.

nail /neɪl/ [neɪ̯ɫ] nails n
nagel
The thin, horny plate at the ends of fingers and toes on humans and some other animals.
nagel spijker
A spike-shaped metal fastener used for joining wood or similar materials. The nail is generally driven through two or more layers of material by means of impacts from a hammer or other device. It is then held in place by friction.

nail /neɪl/ [neɪ̯ɫ] v
nagelen inkloppen
(intransitive) To drive a nail.
(transitive, slang) To expose as a sham.
(military) To spike, as a cannon.
vastpinnen
(slang) To catch.
slagen voor elkaar krijgen
(transitive, slang) To accomplish (a task) completely and successfully.

nail bomb nail bombs n
nagelbom spijkerbom
A bomb designed to cause extensive wounding by packing sharp objects around the explosive; used especially by terrorists and suicide bombers.

nail file nail files n
nagelvijl
A small file made of soft metal, or a board covered with fine sandpaper, for filing and shaping one's fingernails and toenails.

nail polish nail polishes n
nagellak
A cosmetic lacquer applied to the fingernails or toenails.

nail scissors n
nagelschaar
Small, usually curved scissors for cutting the fingernails and toenails.

nailbrush /ˈneɪl.bɹʌʃ/ nailbrushes n
nagelborstel
A small brush, with firm bristles, used to clean the fingernails or to scrub the hands.

nailtail wallaby nailtail wallabies n
stekelstaartkangoeroe
Any of the genus Onychogalea of Australian macropods, distinguished by a horny spur at the end of the tail.

naive /naɪˈiːv/ /nɑːˈiːv/ more naive most naive adj
naïef tegen beter weten in
Lacking worldly experience, wisdom, or judgement; unsophisticated.

naked /ˈneɪkɪd/ /ˈnɛkɪd/ more naked most naked adj
naakt bloot ongekleed
Bare, not covered by clothing.
naakt onopgesmukt
Glib, without decoration, put bluntly.

nakedness nakednesses n
naaktheid
The state or condition of being naked; nudity; bareness; defenselessness; undisguisedness.

name /neɪm/ names n
naam
Any nounal word or phrase which indicates a particular person, place, class, or thing.
naam roep
Reputation.

name /neɪm/ v
noemen
(ditransitive) To give a name to.
(transitive, Westminster system politics) To initiate a process to temporarily remove a member of parliament who is breaking the rules of conduct.
kiezen opnoemen vermelden zeggen
(transitive) To mention, specify.
benoemen
(transitive) To publicly implicate by name.
aanstellen
(transitive) To designate for a role.

name after v
noemen vernoemen
To intentionally give someone or something the same name or a derivation of the same name as another person, place, or thing.

name brand name brands n
merk merkartikel merknaam merkproduct
A product having such a mark or name.

name day name days n
naamdag
The feast day of the saint after whom one is named.

name-calling name-callings n
gescheld
The use of derogatory labels in verbal attacks on an individual or other entity.

named /neɪmd/ /ˈneɪmd/ adj
genaamd
Having a name.

nameless adj
naamloos
Not having a name; unnamed.

namely /ˈneɪmli/ adv
namelijk
Specifically; that is to say.

nameplate nameplates n
naambord
A plate or plaque inscribed with a name.

namesake /ˈneɪmseɪk/ namesakes n
naamgenoot
A person with the same name as another.

namespace /ˈneɪmspeɪs/ namespaces n
naamruimte
(programming) A conceptual space that groups classes, identifiers, etc. to avoid conflicts with items in unrelated code that have the same names.

naming convention naming conventions n
naamgevingsconventie
A collection of rules followed by a set of names which allow users to deduce useful information, based on the names' character sequence and knowledge of the rules followed; such as Manhattan's East-West streets being called "Streets" and its North-South streets being called "Avenues".

nanny /ˈnæni/ nannies n
kindermeisje
A child's nurse.

nano- /ˈnænoʊ/ /ˈnænəʊ/ prefix
nano-
In the International System of Units and other metric systems of units, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 10−9 (short scale billionth or long scale milliardth). Symbol: n
Derived from the nanotechnology industry.
(diminutive) Very small.

nanocandela nanocandelas n
nanocandela

nanometre /ˈnænəˌmiːtə(ɹ)/ nanometres n
nanometer
An SI subunit of length equal to 10-9 metres. Symbol: nm

nanosecond nanoseconds n
nanoseconde
(metrology) An SI unit of time equal to 10−9 seconds. Symbol: ns

nanotechnology nanotechnologies n
nanotechnologie
The science and technology of creating nanoparticles and of manufacturing machines which have sizes within the range of nanometres (1–100 nm).

nap /nap/ /næp/ naps n
dutje

nap /nap/ /næp/ v
een dutje doen
To have a nap; to sleep for a short period of time, especially during the day.

napalm /ˈneɪ.pɑlm/ /ˈneɪ.pɑːm/ napalms n
napalm
A highly flammable, viscous substance, designed to stick to the body while burning, used in warfare as an incendiary especially in wooded areas.

nape /neɪp/ napes n
nek
The back part of the neck.

napiform /ˈneɪ.pɪ.fɔɹm/ /ˈneɪp.ɪ.fɔːm/ more napiform most napiform adj
koolachtig
(botany) Shaped like a turnip; spherical at the top, but with a tapering bottom.

napkin /ˈnæp.kɪn/ napkins n
servet
A serviette; a (usually rectangular) piece of cloth or paper used at the table for wiping the mouth and hands for cleanliness while eating.

napkin ring napkin rings n
servetring
A ring for holding napkins along with cutlery.

nappy rash nappy rashes n
luieruitslag
(British) A generic term applied to various skin rashes in the diaper area.

narcissism /ˈnɑɹsəˌsɪzm/ /ˈnɑːsəˌsɪzm/ narcissisms n
narcisme
Excessive love of oneself.

narcissist narcissists n
narcist
(psychology) One who shows extreme love and admiration for themselves.

narcissus /nɑɹˈsɪsəs/ narcissi narcissuses n
narcis
Any of several bulbous flowering plants, of the genus Narcissus, having white or yellow cup- or trumpet-shaped flowers, notably the daffodil

narcolepsy /ˈnɑː(ɹ)kəˌlɛpsi/ narcolepsies n
narcolepsie slaapzucht
(pathology) A disorder characterized by sudden and uncontrollable attacks of deep sleep, often brief, sometimes accompanied by paralysis and hallucinations

narcostate narcostates n
narcostaat

narcoterrorism n
narcoterrorisme
Use of terrorist tactics as an element of the traffic in illegal narcotics.

nark /nɑːk/ /nɑːɹk/ narks n
informant
(British, Ireland, slang) A police spy or informer.

nark /nɑːk/ /nɑːɹk/ v
op iemands zenuwen werken
(transitive, slang) To annoy or irritate.
neuten zagen
(intransitive, slang) To complain.
kappen ophouden
(transitive, slang, often imperative) To stop.

narrate /nəˈɹeɪt/ /nəˈɹæɪt/ /ˈnæɹeɪt/ /ˈnɛɹ.eɪt/ v
vertellen verhalen
(transitive) To relate (a story or series of events) in speech or writing.
verslaan rapporteren verhalen
To give an account.

narrative /ˈnæɹətɪv/ /ˈnɛɹətɪv/ more narrative most narrative adj
narratief verhalend vertellend
Telling a story.
breedsprakig spraakzaam
Overly talkative; garrulous.

narrative /ˈnæɹətɪv/ /ˈnɛɹətɪv/ narratives n
verhaal vertelling verslag
The systematic recitation of an event or series of events.
verhaal vertelde
That which is narrated.

narratology narratologies n
narratologie
The study of narrative structure.

narrator /-nəˈɹeɪtɚ/ /-ɹətɚ/ /nəˈɹeɪtə/ /ˈnæˌɹeɪtɚ/ [-ɾɚ] narrators n
verteller vertelster
(narratology) The person or the "voice" whose viewpoint is used in telling a story.
(film, and, television) The person providing the voice-over in a documentary.

narrow /ˈnæɹoʊ/ /ˈnæɹəʊ/ /ˈnɛ(ə)ɹoʊ/ narrower narrowest adj
nauw smal
Having a small width; not wide; having opposite edges or sides that are close, especially by comparison to length or depth.

narrow-minded more narrow-minded most narrow-minded adj
bekrompen
Having restricted or rigid views, and being unreceptive to new ideas.

narrowly /ˈnæɹoʊli/ /ˈnæɹəʊli/ /ˈnɛɹoʊli/ more narrowly most narrowly adv
nipt
Closely; by a narrow margin.

narthex /ˈnɑɹθɛks/ /ˈnɑːθɛks/ narthexes narthices n
narthex
(architecture) A western vestibule leading to the nave in some Christian churches.

narwhal /ˈnɑɹwɔl/ /ˈnɑɹwəl/ /ˈnɑɹʍɑl/ /ˈnɑɹʍɔl/ /ˈnɑɹʍəl/ /ˈnɑɹˌweɪl/ /ˈnɑɹˌʍeɪl/ /ˈnɑːwəl/ /ˈnɑːʍəl/ /ˈnɑːˌweɪl/ /ˈnɑːˌʍeɪl/ narwhal narwhals n
narwal
Monodon monoceros, an Arctic cetacean that grows to about 20 feet (6 meters) long, the male having a single horn-like tusk, a twisted, pointed canine tooth that projects forward.

nasal /ˈneɪ.zəl/ more nasal most nasal adj
nasaal
(phonetics) Having a sound imparted by means of the nose; and specifically, made by lowering the soft palate, in some cases with closure of the oral passage, the voice thus issuing (wholly or partially) through the nose, as in the consonants m, n, ng.

nasal /ˈneɪ.zəl/ nasals n
neusklank
(phonetics) Ellipsis of nasal consonant.
(phonetics) Ellipsis of nasal vowel.
(zootomy) A plate, or scale, on the nose of a fish, etc.

nasal bone nasal bones n
neusbeen
(skeleton, zootomy) Either of two bones of the skull of vertebrates above the fishes which lie in front of the frontal bones and in humans are oblong in shape forming by their junction the bridge of the nose and partly covering the nasal cavity.

nasal cavity nasal cavities n
neusholte
(anatomy) In higher vertebrates, a large air-filled space above and behind the nose in the middle of the face.

nasal septum nasal septa nasal septums n
neustussenschot
(anatomy) A bony and cartilaginous partition in the nose, separating the left and right airways in the nose and dividing the two nostrils.

nasalization nasalizations n
nasalisatie
(phonetics, uncountable) the articulation of a vowel or continuant consonant in such a way that air flows through the nose at the same time as it flows through the mouth

nase nase nases n
sneep
Any of the genus Chondrostoma of freshwater potamodromous fishes.

nasi goreng /ˈnɑːsi ˈɡɔːɹɛŋ/ nasi gorengs n
nasi goreng
An Indonesian rice dish, often cooked with chicken or shellfish and served with strips of omelette

nation /ˈneɪ̯.ʃən/ /ˈneɪ̯.ʃɪn/ nations n
natie volk
(collective) A historically constituted, stable community of people, formed based on a common language, territory, economic life, ethnicity and/or psychological make-up manifested in a common culture.
natie staat
(international, _, legal, metonymically) A sovereign state; (loosely, metonymically, proscribed) a country.

nation of laws nations of laws n
rechtsstaat
(chiefly, US) A nation-state that is subject to the rule of law.

nation-state nation-states n
natiestaat
(government, politics) A political entity (a state) associated with a particular cultural entity (a nation) and a sovereign territorial unit.

national /ˈnaʃn(ə)l/ /ˈnaʃn̩(ə)l/ /ˈnæʃn(ə)l/ /ˈnæʃən(ə)l/ more national most national adj
nationaal landelijk rijk
Pertaining to a nation or country, especially as a whole; affecting, shared by, or existing throughout all of a nation. [from 16th c.]

national anthem national anthems n
volkslied
(nonstandard) The official song of a constituent state of a country.

national day national days n
nationale feestdag
A day marking a country's establishment as a sovereign entity, typically a celebration of its independence, revolution or former ruler.

national security n
nationale veiligheid
The safety of a country as managed through the exercise of economic and political power, intelligence agencies and diplomacy.

national sports team national sports teams n
selectie selectieploeg
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nationalisation nationalisations n
naasting nationalisatie nationalisering
The act of taking formerly private assets into public or state ownership.

nationalism /ˈnæʃənəlɪzəm/ nationalisms n
nationalisme
Patriotism; the idea of supporting one's country, people or culture.
(UK, Ireland) Support for the union of Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

nationalist /ˈnæʃ.nə.lɪst/ /ˈnæʃ.ə.lɪst/ /ˈnæʃ.ə.nə.lɪst/ more nationalist most nationalist adj
nationalistisch
Of or relating to nationalism.

nationalist /ˈnæʃ.nə.lɪst/ /ˈnæʃ.ə.lɪst/ /ˈnæʃ.ə.nə.lɪst/ nationalists n
nationalist
An advocate of nationalism.

nationality /-ˈnæl.ti/ /-ˈnæl.ə.ti/ /ˌnæʃ.əˈnæl.ɪ.ti/ /ˌnæʃ.ˈnæl.ɪ.ti/ nationalities n
nationaliteit natie staatsburgerschap volk volksaard
National origin or identity; legal membership of a particular nation or state, by origin, birth, naturalization, ownership, allegiance or otherwise. [from 18th c.]

native /ˈneɪtəv/ /ˈneɪtɪv/ more native most native adj
aangeboren geboorte- moeder-
Belonging to one by birth.
geboren en getogen ingeboren inheems oorspronkelijk
Characteristic of or relating to people inhabiting a region from prehistoric times.
inheems
(of or relating to the native inhabitants of the Americas, or of Australia).
autochtoon inheems
(biology, of a species) Which occurs of its own accord in a given locality, to be contrasted with a species introduced by humans.

native /ˈneɪtəv/ /ˈneɪtɪv/ natives n
autochtoon inboorling inwoner
A person who is native to a place; a person who was born in a place.

native language native languages n
inlandse taal
The language of a Native or Aboriginal people.

native speaker native speakers n
moedertaalspreker moedertaalspreekster
(linguistics) A person who grew up with a particular language as their mother tongue.

nativity scene nativity scenes n
kerststal
(Christianity) A depiction—which may be pictorial, dramatic, or by means of figurines—of the birth of Jesus Christ in a manger, as described in the New Testament account.

natto n
natto
A traditional Japanese food product made from fermented soybeans.

natural /ˈnæt͡ʃ(ə)ɹəl/ more natural most natural adj
natuurlijk
Normally associated with a particular person or thing; inherently related to the nature of a thing or creature. [from 14th c.]
Containing no artificial or man-made additives; especially (of food) containing no colourings, flavourings or preservatives. [from 19th c.]
normaal
As expected; reasonable, normal; naturally arising from the given circumstances. [from 14th c.]

natural /ˈnæt͡ʃ(ə)ɹəl/ naturals n
natuurtalent
One with an innate talent at or for something. [from 18th c.]

natural child natural children n
liefdeskind
An illegitimate child, a child born to unmarried parents.

natural disaster natural disasters n
natuurramp natuurgeweld
Any natural phenomenon that causes great damage and loss of life.

natural fiber natural fibers n
natuurvezel
An organic fiber that is obtained naturally, notably from a plant or animal.

natural gas natural gases n
aardgas
A mixture of gaseous hydrocarbons associated with petroleum deposits; mostly methane with smaller amounts of ethane, propane and butane; principally used as a fuel.

natural history natural histories n
natuurlijke historie
The study of all living things, especially their origins, evolution and interrelationships.

natural law natural laws n
natuurrecht
(law, philosophy) The set of universal legal or moral principles said to be discernible from nature by reason alone; one of these principles.

natural logarithm natural logarithms n
natuurlijke logaritme
(mathematics) The logarithm in base e: either the function that given x returns y such that ey = x, or the value of y given by the function.

natural number natural numbers n
natuurlijk getal
(mathematics) a positive integer {1, 2, 3, ...}
(mathematics) a non-negative integer {0, 1, 2, ...}

natural numbers n
natuurlijk getal
(mathematics) The set of positive integers, {1, 2, 3, ...}.
(mathematics, computer science) The set of non-negative integers, {0, 1, 2, 3, ...}.

natural person natural people natural persons n
natuurlijk persoon
(legal) A human being, as opposed to an organization.

natural resource natural resources n
grondstof
Any source of wealth that occurs naturally, especially minerals, fossil fuels, timber, etc.

natural science natural sciences n
natuurwetenschap
Any science involved in studying phenomena or laws of the physical world: physics, chemistry, biology, astronomy, and so on.

natural scientist natural scientists n
natuurwetenschapper natuurwetenschapster
A scientist dedicated to natural science.

natural selection n
natuurlijke selectie
(evolutionary theory) A process by which heritable traits conferring survival and reproductive advantage to individuals, or related individuals, tend to be passed on to succeeding generations and become more frequent in a population, whereas other less favourable traits tend to become eliminated; the differential survival and reproduction of phenotypes.

naturalism naturalisms n
naturalisme
A state of nature; conformity to nature.

naturalist naturalists n
natuuronderzoeker natuuronderzoekster natuurvorser natuurvorster
(philosophy) A person who believes in or advocates the tenets of philosophical or methodological naturalism. [from 16th c.]

naturally /ˈnæt͡ʃ(ə)ɹəli/ more naturally most naturally adv
natuurlijk
In a natural manner.
van nature
Inherently or by nature.
natuurlijk tuurlijk uiteraard vanzelfsprekend
Surely or without any doubt.

nature /ˈneɪ.tʃə/ /ˈneɪ.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈnæe.tʃə/ /ˈnæɪ̯.tʃə/ /ˈnɛː.tʃɐ/ [ˈnæetʃə] [ˈnɐetʃə] natures n
natuur
(uncountable, often, _, capitalized) The way things are, the totality of all things in the physical universe and their order, especially the physical world in contrast to spiritual realms and flora and fauna as distinct from human conventions, art, and technology.
aard natuur
The essential or innate characteristics of a person or thing which will always tend to manifest, especially in contrast to specific contexts, reason, religious duty, upbringing, and personal pretense or effort.

nature of the beast n
aard van het beestje
(idiom, with "the") The unchangeable nature of something.

nature reserve nature reserves n
natuurreservaat
An area of land managed to conserve wildlife or plant habitat or other natural features.

naturist /ˈneɪt͡ʃəɹɪst/ naturists n
naturist
One who follows a philosophical belief in a naked, natural life and prefers to live without clothes, often for reasons of ecology, health, religious belief, and/or ethical concerns.

naturopath naturopaths n
natuurgeneeskundige natuurgenezer
(alternative medicine) A practitioner of naturopathy, a nature healer

naturopathy naturopathies n
natuurgeneeskunde natuurgeneeswijze
(alternative medicine) A system of therapy that avoids synthetic drugs and surgery, while emphasizing the use of natural remedies (plants and the elements) and physical means (massage, acupuncture) to treat illness.

naughty /ˈnɑɾi/ /ˈnɔɾi/ /ˈnɔːti/ naughtier naughtiest adj
ondeugend stout
Mischievous; tending to misbehave or act badly (especially of a child). [from 17th c.]
brutaal gedurfd gewaagd ondeugend vuil
Sexually provocative; now in weakened sense, risqué, cheeky. [from 19th c.]

nausea /ˈnɑsi.ə/ /ˈnɑzi.ə/ /ˈnɑʃə/ /ˈnɑʒə/ /ˈnɔsi.ə/ /ˈnɔzi.ə/ /ˈnɔʃə/ /ˈnɔʒə/ /ˈnɔːsɪə/ /ˈnɔːzɪə/ nauseae nauseas nauseæ n
misselijkheid
A feeling of illness or discomfort in the digestive system, usually characterized by a strong urge to vomit.

nauseated /ˈnɔːziˌeɪtɪd/ more nauseated most nauseated adj
misselijk
Having a feeling of nausea.

nauseous /ˈnɑːʃəs/ /ˈnɑːʒəs/ /ˈnɔːsiːəs/ /ˈnɔːziːəs/ /ˈnɔːʃəs/ /ˈnɔːʒəs/ more nauseous most nauseous adj
degoutant walgelijk
misselijkmakend
Causing nausea; sickening or disgusting. [from 17th c.]
misselijk
(proscribed) Afflicted with nausea; sick. [from 19th c.]

nautical /ˈnoː.tɪ.kəl/ /ˈnɑ.tɪ.kəl/ /ˈnɔ.tɪ.kəl/ /ˈnɔː.tɪ.kəl/ [ˈnoː.ɾɪ.kl̩] [ˈnɑ.ɾɪ.kl̩] [ˈnɔ.ɾɪ.kl̩] [ˈnɔː.tɪ.kl̩] more nautical most nautical adj
nautisch
Relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or seamen.

nautical mile nautical miles n
zeemijl
A unit of length corresponding approximately to one minute of arc of latitude along any meridian. By international agreement it is exactly 1,852 metres (approximately 6,076 feet or 1.151 statute mile).
(historical) Synonym of sea mile, a historical Scandinavian unit of distance equal to about 4 nmi.

nautical twilight n
nautische schemering zeevaartkundige schemering
The period in which the sun is 6°–12° below the horizon in the morning and evening.

nautilus /ˈnɑ.tɪ.ləs/ /ˈnɔ.tɪ.ləs/ /ˈnɔː.tɪ.ləs/ nautili nautiluses n
nautilus poliepslak
A marine mollusc, of the family Nautilidae native to the Pacific Ocean and Indian Ocean, which has tentacles and a spiral shell with a series of air-filled chambers, of which Nautilus is the type genus.

navalism navalisms n
navalisme
naval militarism

navbar navbars n
navigatiebalk
(GUI) A bar, usually at the top of a web page, offering a number of links to help the user to navigate.

nave /neɪv/ naves n
schip
(architecture) The middle or body of a church, extending from the transepts to the principal entrances.
naaf
A hub of a wheel.

navel /ˈneɪbəl/ /ˈneɪvəl/ navels n
navel
(anatomy) The indentation or bump remaining in the abdomen of mammals where the umbilical cord was attached before birth.

navel-gazing /ˈneɪvəlˌɡeɪzɪŋ/ navel-gazings n
navelstaren
(derogatory) Excessive focus on oneself; self-indulgent introspection. [from 1950s]

navigable /ˈnævɪɡəbəl/ more navigable most navigable adj
bevaarbaar
(of a body of water) Capable of being navigated; deep enough and wide enough to afford passage to vessels.

navigate /ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪt/ v
navigeren surfen
(transitive) To plan, control and record the position and course of a vehicle, ship, aircraft, etc., on a journey; to follow a planned course.
varen navigeren
(intransitive) To travel over water in a ship; to sail.

navigation /nævɪˈɡeɪʃən/ navigations n
navigatie
(uncountable) The theory, practice and technology of charting a course for a road vehicle, ship, aircraft, or spaceship.
scheepvaart
(uncountable) Traffic or travel by vessel, especially commercial shipping.

navigation bar navigation bars n
navigatiebalk

navigation channel navigation channels n
vaargeul
(nautical) A deeper channel cut into the sea or river bed, to enable larger ships to pass through to a port.

navvy /ˈnævi/ navvies n
grondwerker
(chiefly, _, UK, historical) A laborer on a civil engineering project such as a canal or railroad.

navy /ˈneɪvi/ more navy most navy adj
marineblauw
(color) Having the dark blue colour of navy blue.
marine- zeemacht-
(military) Belonging to the navy; typical of the navy.

navy /ˈneɪvi/ navies n
marine zeemacht vloot
(countable) A country's entire maritime military force, including ships and personnel.
marine zeemacht
(countable) A governmental department in charge of a country's maritime military force.
marineblauw
(color, countable, and, uncountable) A dark blue colour, usually called navy blue.

navy blue navy blues n
marineblauw
A dark blue color.

naïveté /nɑˌiːvəˈteɪ/ /nɑˌiːvˈteɪ/ naïvetés n
naïveteit naïviteit
Lack of sophistication, experience, judgement or worldliness; artlessness; gullibility; credulity.

neap tide /ˈniːpˌtaɪd/ /ˈnɪpˌtaɪd/ neap tides n
doodtij
The tide which occurs just after the first and third quarters of the moon, when there is least difference between high tide and low tide.

near /nɛə/ /nɪə(ɹ)/ /nɪə/ /nɪɚ/ [nɪː] nearer nearest adj
dichtbij nabij
Physically close.

near /nɛə/ /nɪə(ɹ)/ /nɪə/ /nɪɚ/ [nɪː] nearer nearest adv
nabij bij dierbaar naverwant
At or towards a position close in space or time.

near /nɛə/ /nɪə(ɹ)/ /nɪə/ /nɪɚ/ [nɪː] preposition
bij nabij
Physically close to, in close proximity to.

near /nɛə/ /nɪə(ɹ)/ /nɪə/ /nɪɚ/ [nɪː] v
dichterbijkomen naderen
(ambitransitive) To come closer to; to approach.

near abroad n
nabije buitenland
The other countries and political regions which are in the vicinity of a country or political region.

near-death experience near-death experiences n
bijna-doodervaring
A sensation of detachment from one's body, the presence of a tunnel of light, the apparent viewing of one's own body from on high, and similar manifestations, experienced by people whose heart and brain have temporarily ceased to function.

nearby /ˌnɪə(ɹ)ˈbaɪ/ more nearby most nearby adj
dichtbij
adjacent, near, close by

nearby /ˌnɪə(ɹ)ˈbaɪ/ more nearby most nearby adv
dichtbij nabij
next to, close to

nearly /ˈniːɹli/ /ˈnɪəli/ /ˈnɪɹli/ more nearly most nearly nearlier nearliest adv
bijna
In close approximation; almost, virtually. [from 17th c.]

nearsightedness nearsightednesses n
bijziendheid
The property of being nearsighted, myopia.

neat /ˈniːt/ neater neatest adj
net proper puur
Clean, tidy; free from dirt or impurities.
netjes
Having a simple elegance or style; clean, trim, tidy, tasteful.

neat /ˈniːt/ n
rund
(archaic) Cattle collectively.

nebula /ˈnɛbjʊlə/ nebulae nebulas nebulæ n
nevelvlek nevel
(astronomy) A cloud in outer space consisting of gas or dust (e.g. a cloud formed after a star explodes).

necessarily /ˈnɛs.ə.sə.ɹɪ.li/ /ˈnɛs.ə.sɛɹ.li/ /ˌnes.əˈseɹ.li/ /ˌnes.əˈseɹ.ə.li/ /ˌnɛs.əˈsɛɹ.ə.li/ more necessarily most necessarily adv
nodig noodzakelijk noodzakelijkerwijs
Inevitably; of necessity.

necessary /ˈnɛsəsɹi/ /ˈnɛsəɹi/ /ˈnɛsəˌsɛɹi/ more necessary most necessary necessarier necessariest adj
nodig noodzakelijk
Required, essential, whether logically inescapable or needed in order to achieve a desired result or avoid some penalty.

necessary condition necessary conditions n
noodzakelijke voorwaarde
(logic) A statement Q in relation to statement P such that P implies Q.

necessary evil necessary evils n
noodzakelijk kwaad
(idiomatic) An unfavorable thing that must be done or accepted, especially because the available alternative courses of action or inaction would be worse.

necessitate /nəˈsɛsəˌteɪt/ /nɪˈsɛsɪteɪt/ v
noodzakelijk maken noodzaken
(transitive) To make necessary; to behove; to require (something) to be brought about. [from early 17th c.]

necessity /nɪˈsɛsəti/ necessities n
behoefte
The quality or state of being necessary, unavoidable, or absolutely requisite.

necessity is the mother of invention proverb
noodzaak is de moeder van uitvinding nood breekt wet
A person who is in great need of something will find a way to obtain it.

necessity knows no law proverb
nood breekt wet
A person who is in great need of something will find a way to obtain it, and violate the law if needed.

neck /nɛk/ necks n
nek hals
(anatomy) The part of the body connecting the head and the trunk found in humans and some animals.
(music) The extension of any stringed instrument on which a fingerboard is mounted
col kraag
The part of a shirt, dress etc., which fits a person's neck.
flessenhals hals
The tapered part of a bottle toward the opening.

neck /nɛk/ v
nekken wurgen
(transitive, slang) To hang by the neck; strangle; kill, eliminate.

neck and crop adv
met kop en kont
(dated) completely and with violence

neck and neck phraseologicalUnit
nek aan nek
very close in progress, as in a race or contest

neck-gable /ˈnɛkˌɡeɪ.bəl/ neck-gables n
halsgevel
a type of gable in vogue between the 17th and the 18th centuries in the Netherlands with a rectangular body (resembling a neck, hence the name) in place of the usual triangular shape found with a regular gable

neckerchief /ˈnɛkə(ɹ)tʃiːf/ /ˈnɛkə(ɹ)tʃɪf/ neckerchiefs neckerchieves n
halsdoek
A scarf that is worn looped or tied around the neck.

necklace /ˈnɛkləs/ /ˈnɛklɪs/ necklaces n
halsketting halssnoer ketting executie bij brandende rubberband
An article of jewelry that is worn around the neck, most often made of a string of precious metal, pearls, gems, beads or shells, and sometimes having a pendant attached.
halssnoer-achtig
(figuratively) Anything resembling a necklace in shape.

necktie /ˈnɛk.taɪ/ neckties n
stropdas das
A strip of cloth worn around the neck and tied in the front. See also bowtie.

necrocracy /nəˈkɹɑkɹəsi/ /nɛˈkɹɒkɹəsi/ necrocracies n
necrocratie
A form of government where a dead person is recognised as its head; usually a deceased former leader.

necrology /nɛˈkɹɒlədʒi/ necrologies n
necrologie
A listing of people who have died during a specific period of time.

necromancer /ˈnɛkɹə(ʊ)ˌmænsə/ /ˈnɛkɹəˌmænsɚ/ necromancers n
dodenbezweerder
A person who practices or performs necromancy.

necromancy /ˈnɛkɹəˌmænsi/ necromancies n
dodenbezwering
Loosely, any sorcery or witchcraft, especially involving death or the dead, particularly sorcery involving raising or reanimating the dead.

necrophilia /nɛkɹoʊˈfɪli.ə/ /nɛkɹoʊˈfɪljə/ /ˌnɛkɹə(ʊ)ˈfɪlɪə/ necrophilias n
necrofilie
(sexuality) A pathological attraction to dead bodies, especially sexual attraction or intercourse.
(medicine) Pathological fascination with death.

necropolis /nə-/ /nɛˈkɹɑpələs/ /nɛˈkɹɒplɪs/ /nɛˈkɹɒpəlɪs/ /nɪ-/ necropoleis necropoles necropoli necropolises n
necropolis
(chiefly, historical, also, figuratively) A cemetery; especially a large one in or near a city.
dodenstad necropolis
(archaeology) An ancient site used for burying the dead, particularly if consisting of elaborate grave monuments.

necrosis necroses n
necrose afsterving
(pathology) The localized death of cells or tissues through injury, disease, or the interruption of blood supply.

nectar /ˈnɛk.tə/ /ˈnɛk.təɹ/ nectars n
nectar nektar
(chiefly, _, mythology) The drink of the gods. [from 16th c.]
(by extension) Any delicious drink, now especially a type of sweetened fruit juice. [from 16th c.]
(botany) The sweet liquid secreted by flowers to attract pollinating insects and birds. [from 17th c.]

nectarine /ˈnɛk.tə.ɹiːn/ nectarines n
nectarine
A cultivar of the peach with smooth rather than fuzzy skin.
(obsolete) A nectar-like liquid medicine.

neddicky neddickies neddickys n
bruinkopgraszanger
A species of passerine bird, Cisticola fulvicapilla, found in central and southern Africa.

need /nid/ /niːd/ [nɪi̯d] needs n
behoefte
(countable, and, uncountable) A requirement for something; something needed.
nood
Lack of means of subsistence; poverty; indigence; destitution.

need /nid/ /niːd/ [nɪi̯d] v
nodig hebben vereisen behoeven benodigen
(transitive) To have an absolute requirement for.
moeten hebben
(transitive) To want strongly; to feel that one must have something.
moeten nodig zijn
(intransitive) To be required; to be necessary.

need-based more need-based most need-based adj
behoeftegericht op behoeften gebaseerd
(education) Derived from need rather than earned by merit, regarding financial or other assistance.

needle /ˈniː.dəl/ needles n
naald
A long, thin, sharp implement usually for piercing as in sewing, embroidery, acupuncture, tattooing, body piercing, medical injections, sutures, etc; or a blunt but otherwise similar implement used for forming loops or knots in crafts such as darning, knitting, tatting, etc.
(informal) A sensor for playing phonograph records, a phonograph stylus.
(entomology) Any of various species of damselfly of the genus Synlestes, endemic to Australia.

needle /ˈniː.dəl/ v
naaien
To pierce with a needle, especially for sewing or acupuncture.
pesten plagen prikkelen stangen
(transitive) To tease in order to provoke; to poke fun at.

needle furze n
stekelbrem
Genista anglica, a shrubby flowering plant of the family Fabaceae.

needle gun needle guns n
naaldgeweer
(historical) A firearm that has a needle-like firing pin.

needle in a haystack needles in a haystack needles in haystacks n
naald in een hooiberg
(idiomatic) Something that is difficult or impossible to locate.

needless /ˈniːdləs/ more needless most needless adj
nodeloos
Not needed; unnecessary.

neep neeps n
knolraap
(chiefly, Scotland) The swede (rutabaga); turnip.

nefarious /nɪˈfeː.ɹi.əs/ /nɪˈfɛɹ.i.əs/ /nɪˈfɛː.ɹi.əs/ nəˈfɛɹ.i.əs more nefarious most nefarious adj
berucht misdadig schandelijk
Sinful, villainous, criminal, or wicked, especially when noteworthy or notorious for such characteristics.

negation /nəˈɡeɪʃən/ negations n
ontkennig

negative /-ɾɪv/ /ˈnɛ(e)ɡəˌɾɪv/ /ˈnɛɡətɪv/ more negative most negative adj
negatief
Not positive nor neutral.
(physics) Of electrical charge of an electron and related particles [from the 18th c.]
negatief min
(mathematics) Of a number: less than zero
negatie ontkennende vorm ontkenning
(linguistics, logic) Denying a proposition.

negative clause negative clauses n
ontkennende zin
(grammar) a clause that states a negative

neglect /nɪˈɡlɛkt/ neglects n
nalatigheid onzorgvuldigheid verwaarlozing
The act of neglecting.
verwaarlozing
The state of being neglected.
nalatigheid verwaarlozing zorgeloosheid
Habitual lack of care.

neglect /nɪˈɡlɛkt/ v
verwaarlozen
(transitive) To fail to care for or attend to something.
verwaarlozen buiten beschouwing laten negeren veronachtzamen
(transitive) To omit to notice; to forbear to treat with attention or respect; to slight.
nalaten verzaken
(transitive) To fail to do or carry out something due to oversight or carelessness.

neglected /nɪˈɡlɛktɪd/ more neglected most neglected adj
verwaarloosd
Suffering from neglect.

negligence /ˈnɛɡlɪd͡ʒəns/ negligences n
achteloosheid nalatigheid
(legal, uncountable) The breach of a duty of care: the failure to exercise a standard of care that a reasonable person would have in a similar situation.

negligent /ˈnɛɡ.lɪ.d͡ʒənt/ more negligent most negligent adj
nalatig
(legal) Culpable due to negligence.

negligible /ˈnɛɡlɪd͡ʒɪbəl/ more negligible most negligible adj
verwaarloosbaar
Able to be neglected, ignored or excluded from consideration; too small or unimportant to be of concern.

negotiable instrument negotiable instruments n
handelspapier
(legal, banking, business) a legal document, as a cheque or bill of exchange, that is freely negotiable.

negotiate /nəˈɡoʊ.ʃi.eɪt/ /nəˈɡəʊ.ʃi.eɪt/ /nɪˈɡoʊ.ʃi.eɪt/ /nɪˈɡəʉ.si.æɪt/ /nɪˈɡəʉ.ʃi.æɪt/ /nɪˈɡəʊ.si.eɪt/ v
onderhandelen
(intransitive) To confer with others in order to come to terms or reach an agreement.
(transitive) To arrange or settle something by mutual agreement.

negotiation /nəˌɡoʊ.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/ /nɪˌɡoʊ.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/ /nɪˌɡəʊ.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ /nɪˌɡəʊ.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/ negotiations n
onderhandeling
The process of achieving agreement through discussion.

negress /ˈniːɡɹɪs/ negresses n
negerin zwarte negervrouw
(dated, literary, now, offensive, and, an, _) A black female.

negro /ˈniɡɹoʊ/ /ˈniːɡɹəʊ/ /ˈnɪɡɹə/ adj
zwart zwarte

negro /ˈniɡɹoʊ/ /ˈniːɡɹəʊ/ /ˈnɪɡɹə/ negroes negros n
neger negerin
(dated, now, offensive) A person of Black African ancestry.

neigh /neɪ/ neighs n
hinnik
The cry of a horse.

neigh /neɪ/ v
hinniken
(of a horse) To make its cry.
To make a sound similar to a horse's cry.

neighborhood /ˈneɪbə.hʊd/ /ˈneɪbɚˌhʊd/ neighborhoods n
buurt kwartier wijk
The residential area near one's home.
buurt
The inhabitants of a residential area.
nabijheid
The quality of physical proximity.
nabuurschap
(chiefly, obsolete) The quality of being a neighbor, of living nearby, next to each-other; proximity.

neighboring /ˈneɪbəɹɪŋ/ /ˈneɪbɹɪŋ/ adj
naburig aanpalend aanpalende buur- naburige
(American spelling) Situated or living nearby or adjacent to.

neighbour /ˈneɪbə/ /ˈneɪbɚ/ neighbours n
buurman buur buurvrouw buren nabuur
A person living on adjacent or nearby land; a person situated adjacently or nearby; anything (of the same type of thing as the subject) in an adjacent or nearby position.

neighbour /ˈneɪbə/ /ˈneɪbɚ/ v
grenzen aan
(intransitive, followed by "on"; figurative) To be similar to, to be almost the same as.

neither /ˈnaɪ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈnaɪ.ðɚ/ /ˈneɪ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈni.ðɚ/ /ˈniː.ðə(ɹ)/ adv
evenmin ook niet
Similarly not.

neither /ˈnaɪ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈnaɪ.ðɚ/ /ˈneɪ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈni.ðɚ/ /ˈniː.ðə(ɹ)/ determiner
geen van beide
Not one of two; not either.

neither /ˈnaɪ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈnaɪ.ðɚ/ /ˈneɪ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈni.ðɚ/ /ˈniː.ðə(ɹ)/ pronoun
geen van beide
Not either one of two.

neither fish nor fowl /ˌnaɪðə ˈfɪʃ nɔː ˈfaʊl/ /ˌnaɪðɚ ˈfɪʃ nɔɹ ˈfaʊl/ /ˌni-/ /ˌniː-/ adj
vlees noch vis mossel noch vis
(idiomatic) Not easily categorized; not rightly belonging or fitting well in a given group or situation; also, not having the advantages of the various options.

neither here nor there adj
er niks mee te maken hebben irrelevant niet ter zake doen onbelangrijk
(idiomatic) Having no influence or significance on the issue at hand.

neither … nor conjunction
noch ... noch
used for showing that something is not true of two or more people, things, actions, qualities, or ideas (This entry is a translation hub.)

nematode /ˈnɛm.ə.təʊd/ /ˈnɛm.əˌtoʊd/ nematodes n
aaltje rondworm
(zoology) A worm of the large phylum Nematoda, such as a roundworm or threadworm.

nemesis /ˈnɛməsɪs/ nemeses n
tegenpool tegenvoeter
(chiefly, outside the US and Canada) A person or character who specifically brings about the downfall of another person or character, as an agent of that character's fate or destiny, especially within a narrative.
Polar opposite, especially of a literary character.
wrekende gerechtigheid
(usually, in the singular, formal) A punishment or defeat that is deserved and cannot be avoided; (an instance of) retribution.

nene /ˈneɪneɪ/ /ˈneɪˌneɪ/ nene nenes n
hawaiigans néne
The Hawaiian goose, Branta sandvicensis, which was designated the state bird of Hawaii in 1957.

neo-Gothic adj
neogotisch
(architecture, literature) Of or relating to a more recent iteration of a Gothic style.

neo-Nazi /ˌnioʊˈnɑːtsi/ neo-Nazis n
neonazi
A person who believes in neo-Nazism

neo-Nazism neo-Nazisms n
neonazisme
The ideology held by neo-Nazis; post-WWII Nazism.

neo-testamentary /ˌnioʊˌtɛstəˈmɛntəɹi/ /ˌniːəʊˌtɛstəˈmɛntəɹi/ /ˌniːəʊˌtɛstəˈmɛntɹi/ [-ɾə-] adj
nieuwtestamentisch
Of or pertaining to the New Testament of the Bible.

neoclassicism neoclassicisms n
neoclassicisme
Any of several movements in the arts, architecture, literature and music that revived forms from earlier centuries.

neodymium /nɪə(ʊ)ˈdɪmɪəm/ /ˌniː.oʊˈdɪmiəm/ neodymiums n
neodymium
A chemical element (symbol Nd) with an atomic number of 60: a hard, slightly malleable silvery metal that quickly tarnishes in air and moisture.

neofascism neofascisms n
neofascisme
A right-wing political movement inspired by fascism, especially by that of fascist Italy.

neoliberal more neoliberal most neoliberal adj
neoliberaal
In accordance with, or subscribing to, neoliberalism.

neoliberal neoliberals n
neoliberaal
A person who subscribes to neoliberalism.

neoliberalism neoliberalisms n
neoliberalisme
A political ideology or ideological trend based on neoclassical economics that espouses economic liberalism, favouring trade liberalisation, financial deregulation, a small government, privatisation and liberalisation of government businesses, passive antitrust enforcement, accepting greater economic inequality and disfavouring unionisation.

neologism /niːˈɒləd͡ʒɪzəm/ neologisms n
neologisme
(linguistics, lexicography, countable) A word or phrase which has recently been coined; a new word or phrase, or an existing one which has gained a new meaning.

neon /ˈni.ɒn/ neons n
neon
(countable) A form or sample of the element.

neon light neon lights n
neonlamp
A neon lamp.
neonlicht
The light from such a lamp.

neon tetra neon tetras n
neontetra
Paracheirodon innesi (syn. Hyphessobrycon innesi), a small, tropical American fish, popular as an aquarium fish.

neopaganism n
neopaganisme
A modern or revived form of paganism; modern pagan religion.

neophobia /niːəˈfəʊbɪə/ neophobias n
neofobie
The fear or hatred of novelty, new things, innovation, or unfamiliar places or situations.

neophyte /ˈni.əˌfaɪt/ neophytes n
beginner
A beginner; a person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief.
neofyt
(botany) A plant species recently introduced to an area (in contrast to archaeophyte, a long-established introduced species).

neoplasm /ˈniːoʊˌplæzəm/ neoplasms n
gezwel neoplasma tumor
(pathology, oncology) An abnormal new growth of disorganized tissue in animals or plants.

nephew /ˈnɛf.ju/ /ˈnɛv.ju/ nephews n
neef oomzegger
A son of one's sibling, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law; either a son of one's brother (fraternal nephew) or a son of one's sister (sororal nephew).

nephology /nɪˈfɒləd͡ʒi/ n
nefologie wolkenkunde
(meteorology) The branch of meteorology that studies clouds.

nepotism /ˈnɛp.ə.tɪ.zəm/ nepotisms n
nepotisme vriendjespolitiek
The favoring of relatives (most strictly) or also personal friends (more broadly) because of their relationship rather than because of their abilities.

neptunium /nɛpˈtjuːniəm/ /nɛpˈtuːniəm/ n
neptunium
The transuranic chemical element with atomic number 93 and symbol Np.

nerd /nɜːd/ /nɝːd/ nerds n
nerd
(slang, sometimes, _, derogatory) A person who is intellectual but generally introverted.

nervation nervations n
nervatuur
A pattern of nerves, e.g. as seen on a leaf.

nerve /nɛɾv/ /nɜɪv/ /nɜːv/ /nɝv/ nerves n
zenuw neuronenbundel
A bundle of neurons with their connective tissue sheaths, blood vessels and lymphatics.
zenuw neuron zenuwknoop
(nonstandard, colloquial) A neuron.
nerf
(botany) A vein in a leaf; a grain in wood.
durf lef moed stalen zenuwen
Courage; boldness; audacity; gall.
geduld sterke zenuwen uithoudingsvermogen verduldigheid
Patience; stamina; endurance, fortitude.

nerve cell nerve cells n
zenuwcel neuron
(cytology) A cell of the nervous system which conducts nerve impulses; a neuron.

nerve gas nerve gases n
zenuwgas
A toxic chemical compound and banned weapon of mass destruction which, when inhaled or ingested, impairs nervous system functions, typically causing extreme physical distress and death by asphyxiation.

nerve-racking more nerve-racking most nerve-racking adj
zenuwslopend
Intensely irritating or distressing to the nerves.

nervous /ˈnɑvəs/ /ˈnɜːvəs/ /ˈnɝːvəs/ more nervous most nervous adj
nerveus
Easily agitated or alarmed; edgy, on edge. [from 18th c.]
nerveus gespannen
Apprehensive, anxious, hesitant, worried. [from 18th c.]

nervous breakdown nervous breakdowns n
zenuwinzinking
An attack of a psychological disorder such as depression or anxiety so severe that it prevents a person from continuing to function normally

nervous system nervous systems n
zenuwstelsel zenuwgestel
An organ system whose principal constituent is nervous tissue that coordinates the activities of muscles, monitors organs, constructs and processes data received from the senses, and initiates actions.

nervousness nervousnesses n
zenuwachtigheid
The state or quality of being nervous.

nest /nɛst/ nests n
nest
A structure built by a bird as a place to incubate eggs and rear young.
A place used by another mammal, fish, amphibian or insect, for depositing eggs and hatching young.
A snug, comfortable, or cosy residence or job situation.
A retreat, or place of habitual resort.
A hideout for bad people to frequent or haunt; a den.
A home that a child or young adult shares with a parent or guardian.

nest /nɛst/ v
nestelen nesten
(intransitive, of animals) To build or settle into a nest.
nestelen
(intransitive) To settle into a home.
elkaar in passen
(intransitive) To successively neatly fit inside another.
innesten
(transitive) To place in, or as if in, a nest.
elkaar in stapelen
(transitive) To place one thing neatly inside another, and both inside yet another (and so on).

nest egg nest eggs n
appeltje voor de dorst
(figurative) A saving; a reserve of money.

net /nɛt/ adj
netto
Remaining after expenses or deductions.
finaal uiteindelijk
Final; end.

net /nɛt/ nets n
net
A mesh of string, cord or rope.
A device made from such mesh, used for catching fish, butterflies, etc.
A device made from such mesh, generally used for trapping something.
Anything that has the appearance of such a device.
netto
The amount remaining after expenses are deducted; profit.
strikken val valstrik
(by extension) A trap.
net netwerk
A system that interconnects a number of users, locations etc. allowing transport or communication between them.

net /nɛt/ v
netto vangen netto verdienen
(transitive) To receive as profit.

net curtain net curtains n
gordijn
A thin curtain that allows light into a room but prevents people outside from seeing inside.

net weight net weights n
nettogewicht
The weight of a product (especially food) without the weight of its packaging.

netball /ˈnɛtbɔːl/ /ˈnɛtˌbɔl/ netballs n
netbal
(uncountable) A (usually women's) team sport derived from basketball, with seven players on each side who attempt to score goals by passing a ball and throwing it into the opponent's goal, which is a raised hoop with a net at one end of the playing area. Unlike basketball, a player in possession of the ball cannot move until the ball is passed to another player.

nether /nɛð.ə/ /nɛð.ɚ/ nethermore nethermost adj
neder
Lower; under.

netiquette netiquettes n
netetiquette nettiquette
(Internet) Conduct while online that is appropriate and courteous to other Internet users, and may be expected or enforced by others.

nettle /ˈnɛt(ə)l/ nettles n
brandnetel netel
Especially, most species of herb genus Urtica, the stinging nettles:
irritant
Loosely, anything which causes a similarly stinging rash, such as a jellyfish or sea nettle.

nettle /ˈnɛt(ə)l/ v
steken branden irriteren prikken
(transitive) Of the nettle plant and similar physical causes, to sting, causing a rash in someone.
steken irriteren op de heupen werken
(transitive, figurative) To pique, irritate, vex or provoke.

network /ˈnɛt.wɜːk/ /ˈnɛt.wɝk/ networks n
netwerk
Any interconnected group or system
A directory of people maintained for their advancement
(computing, Internet) Multiple computers and other devices connected together to share information

neural /ˈnjəɹəl/ /ˈnjʊəɹəl/ /ˈnɝəl/ /ˈnʊɹəl/ adj
neuraal
(biology) Of, or relating to the nerves, neurons or the nervous system.

neural network neural networks n
neuraal netwerk
(ML) A real or virtual computer system designed to emulate the brain in its ability to "learn" to assess imprecise data.
(anatomy) Any network of neurons etc., that function together to achieve a common purpose.

neuralgic adj
neuralgisch
(neurology, pathology) Pertaining to or affected by neuralgia.

neurasthenia /ˌnjʊəɹəsˈθiːniə/ neurasthenias n
neurasthenie
(psychiatry, dated) An ill-defined medical condition characterized by lassitude, fatigue, headache, and irritability, associated chiefly with emotional disturbance.

neurasthenic /ˌnjʊəɹəsˈθɛnɪk/ /ˌnʊɹəsˈθɛnɪk/ neurasthenics n
zenuwlijder
(medicine, psychiatry, dated) An individual who has neurasthenia.

neurite neurites n
neuriet
(neuroanatomy) Any projection from the body of a neuron; either a dendrite or an axon

neuro- /ˈn(j)ʉːɹɐʉ/ /ˈn(j)ʊɹoʊ/ /ˈnjʊəɹəʊ/ prefix
neuro-
Nerves, nervous tissue, or the nervous system.

neuroanatomy /njʊəɹəʊəˈnatəmi/ neuroanatomies n
neuroanatomie
(anatomy) The anatomy of the nervous system. [from 20th c.]

neurobiology neurobiologies n
neurobiologie
(biology) The scientific study of nerve and brain function in people and animals.

neurodiversity /-də-/ /-dɪ-/ /ˌn(j)ʊɹoʊˌdaɪˈvɝsəti/ /ˌnjʊəɹə(ʊ)daɪˈvɜːsɪti/ [-ɾi] neurodiversities n
neurodiversiteit
The variety of configurations of the brain, especially with regard to autism.

neurohypophysis neurohypophyses n
neurohypofyse
(anatomy) The posterior lobe of the pituitary gland, responsible for the release of oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone (ADH), also called vasopressin.

neurological adj
neurologisch
Dealing with neurology, the study of the nervous system or the health care specialty that provides care for it.

neurologist neurologists n
neuroloog neurologe
A doctor or scientist who practices or specializes in neurology.

neurology /n(j)uˈɹɒləd͡ʒi/ neurologies n
neurologie
The branch of medicine that deals with the disorders of nervous system including the brain and spinal cord of the central nervous system and the nerves, muscles, and neuromuscular junction of the peripheral nervous system.

neuromuscular adj
neuromusculair
(anatomy) Pertaining to the voluntary or reflexive control of muscles by nerves.

neuron /ˈn(j)uɹɑn/ /ˈn(j)ɝɑn/ /ˈn(j)ʊɹɑn/ /ˈnjəɹɑn/ /ˈnjʊəɹɒn/ neura neurons n
neuron zenuwcel
(cytology) A cell of the nervous system, which conducts nerve impulses; consisting of an axon and several dendrites. Neurons are connected by synapses.

neuropathic adj
neuropathisch
Of or relating to neuropathy.

neuropathologist neuropathologists n
neuropatholoog

neuropathology neuropathologies n
neuropathologie
Neural pathology: The pathology of the nervous system, usually and especially in the sense of its cytopathology and histopathology (as opposed to the study of diseases generally).

neuropathy neuropathies n
neuropathie
(medicine) Any disease of the nerves and nervous system, usually and more specifically the peripheral nervous system, thus including both non-neuraxial and neuraxial instances of neural damage or dysfunction but excluding the neuraxis's psychiatric aspects (mental illnesses).

neurophysiology neurophysiologies n
neurofysiologie
(physiology, neuroscience) The branch of physiology that deals with the nervous system.

neuropsychology n
neuropsychologie
A branch of neurology and of clinical psychology that investigates the physiological basis of psychological processes.

neuroscience neurosciences n
neurowetenschap
The scientific study of the nervous system.

neurosis neuroses n
neurose zenuwziekte
(pathology) A mental disorder, less severe than psychosis, marked by anxiety or fear which differ from normal measures by their intensity, which disorder results from a failure to compromise or properly adjust during the developmental stages of life, between normal human instinctual impulses and the demands of human society.

neurosurgeon neurosurgeons n
neurochirurg
A surgeon specializing in brain surgery.

neurotic /n(j)əˈɹɒtɪk/ /n(j)ʊəˈɹɒtɪk/ adj
neurotisch
(informal) Overly anxious.

neurotic /n(j)əˈɹɒtɪk/ /n(j)ʊəˈɹɒtɪk/ neurotics n
neuroot
A person who has a neurosis

neurotransmitter neurotransmitters n
neurotransmitter
(biochemistry, neuroscience) Any substance, such as acetylcholine or dopamine, responsible for sending nerve signals across a synapse between two neurons.

neurotypical more neurotypical most neurotypical adj
neurotypisch
Having a normal (usual, ordinary) way of processing sensory, linguistic, and social information; often to contrast with autistic.

neuter /ˈn(j)utɚ/ /ˈnjuːtə/ more neuter most neuter adj
afzijdig onpartijdig
(now, uncommon) Neutral; on neither side; neither one thing nor another.
onzijdig
(grammar) Having a form which is not masculine nor feminine; or having a form which is not of common gender.
aseksueel ongeslachtelijk
(biology) Sexless: having no or imperfectly developed sex organs.

neuter /ˈn(j)utɚ/ /ˈnjuːtə/ v
castreren knippen steriliseren
To remove sex organs from an animal to prevent it from having offspring; to castrate or spay, particularly as applied to domestic animals.

neutral /ˈnjuːtɹəl/ /ˈnuːtɹəl/ [ˈnuːt͡ʃɹəl] more neutral most neutral adj
neutraal onzijdig
(politics) Not taking sides in a conflict such as war; nonaligned.
geslachtloos
(biology) Having no sex; neuter.
onzijdig neutraal
(chemistry) Having a pH of or near 7, neither acidic nor alkaline.

neutrality /njuːˈtɹæləti/ /nuˈtɹæləti/ neutralities n
neutraliteit
The state or quality of being neutral; the condition of being unengaged in contests between others; state of taking no part on either side.

neutralization neutralizations n
neutralisatie neutralisering
The act of neutralizing.

neutralize /ˈnjuːtɹəlaɪz/ /ˈnutɹəˌlaɪz/ v
neutraliseren
(transitive) To make even, inactive or ineffective.

neutrino /njuːˈtɹiːnəʊ/ /nuˈtɹinoʊ/ neutrinos n
neutrino
An elementary particle that is classified as a lepton, and has an extremely small but nonzero mass and no electric charge. It interacts with the surroundings only via the weak force or gravitation, making it very difficult to detect.

neutron /ˈn(j)uː.tɹɒn/ /ˈnu.tɹɑn/ neutrons n
neutron
(particle) A subatomic particle forming part of the nucleus of an atom and having no charge; it is a combination of an up quark and two down quarks.

neutron bomb neutron bombs n
neutronenbom
An atomic bomb that produces a greater amount of neutrons, and a lesser amount of blast; the intention being to create equal lethal neutron radiation and blast radii which increases the effectiveness of the weapon against armour while reducing collateral damage.

neutron star neutron stars n
neutronenster
(star) A degenerate star that has been so collapsed by gravity that its electrons and protons have been merged into neutrons by the intense pressure. The solid mass of neutrons is sometimes called neutronium.

never /ˈnɛv.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈnɛv.ɚ/ adv
nooit nimmer
At no time; on no occasion; in no circumstance.

never again adv
nimmermeer
(set phrase) At no time in the future; usually said of a negative event, practice, etc which should not be allowed to reoccur.

never ever adv
nooit van je leven
(emphatic) never

never mind /ˈnɛ.vɚˌmaɪnd/ /ˈnɛv.ə(ɹ)ˌmaɪnd/ v
laat maar uitmaken
(hortative) It is not important; do not fret; used to reassure or comfort the person to whom it is said.
uitmaken
(hortative) Do not be concerned (about someone or something, or about doing something).
laat maar
(hortative) Indicates a withdrawal or retractment of a previous statement.

never say die interjection
geef niet op! nooit opgeven!
Do not despair; the outlook may be better than it seems, so don't give up

never say never phraseologicalUnit
zeg nooit nooit

nevertheless /ˈnɛvəðəlɛs/ /ˈnɛvɚðəlɛs/ adv
toch desondanks desalniettemin niettemin niettegenstaande alhoewel
(conjunctive) In spite of what preceded; yet.

new /n(j)u/ /njuː/ /njʉː/ /nɪu̯/ newer newest adj
nieuw jong
Recently made, or created.
nieuw vers
Of recent origin; having taken place recently.
nieuw
Additional; recently discovered.
Current or later, as opposed to former.
Used to distinguish something established more recently, named after something or some place previously existing.
In original condition; pristine; not previously worn or used.
Strange, unfamiliar or not previously known.
Recently arrived or appeared.
Inexperienced or unaccustomed at some task.
nieuw ander
Refreshed, reinvigorated, reformed.
jong nieuw
Newborn.

new moon new moons n
nieuwe maan
The phase of the moon when it is in conjunction with the sun and is therefore obscured.

new normal /ˌn(j)u ˈnɔɹm(ə)l/ /ˌnjuː ˈnɔːml̩/ new normals n
nieuw normaal
(chiefly, Canada, US, idiomatic) A current prevailing situation which has emerged recently, that differs dramatically from the previous one and is expected to remain. [from 1920s]

new religious movement new religious movements n
nieuwe religieuze beweging
(religion) (abbreviated NRM) Any religious community or spiritual group of modern origins, having a peripheral place within a state's dominant religious culture.

newbie /ˈnjuːbi/ /ˈnuːbi/ newbies n
beginneling nieuweling debutant nieuwkomer
(Internet) A new user or participant; someone who is extremely new and inexperienced (to a game or activity). A beginner.

newborn adj
pasgeboren
Recently born.

newborn newborn newborns n
boreling neonaat neonatus nieuwgeborene pasgeborene
A recently born baby.

newcomer /ˈn(j)uˌkʌmɚ/ /ˈnjuːkʌmə/ [ˈn(j)uˌkʰʌmɚ] newcomers n
nieuwkomer
One who has recently come to a community; a recent arrival.

newel /ˈnju.əl/ /ˈnjuː.əl/ /ˈnu.əl/ newels n
spindel
(architecture) A central pillar around which a staircase spirals.
(architecture) A sturdy pillar at the top or bottom of a flight of stairs, supporting the handrail.

newfangled /ˌnjuːˈfæŋ.ɡəɫd/ /ˌnuˈfæŋ.ɡəld/ adj
nieuwbakken nieuwerwets
(usually derogatory, disapproving, or humorous) new and often needlessly novel or gratuitously different; recently devised or fashionable, especially when not an improvement.

newlywed /ˈnjuːliˌwɛd/ newlyweds n
pas getrouwd stel
A recently married person.

newness /ˈn(j)uːnəs/ newnesses n
nieuwheid
The property of being new; novelty; recency.

news /n(j)uz/ /njuːz/ n
nieuws
New information of interest.
journaal nieuws
Information about current events disseminated via media.

news anchor news anchors n
nieuwslezer
(US, Canada) A presenter of news broadcasts.

news channel news channels n
nieuwszender
A television channel dedicated to news, often operating continuously.

news media news medias n
pers
All the various forms of communicating news to the public collectively.

newscast newscasts n
journaal nieuwsbulletin nieuwsuitzending
(broadcasting, journalism) A broadcast of the news; a news report that is transmitted over the air for television, radio, etc.

newsgathering n
nieuwsgaring
The act of collecting information related to current events

newsgroup newsgroups n
nieuwsgroep
A repository on a computer network where people can post messages, usually about a single subject.

newsletter /ˈn(j)uzˌlɛtɚ/ /ˈnjuːzˌlɛtə/ newsletters n
nieuwsbrief
A periodically sent publication containing current events or the like, generally on a particular topic or geared toward a limited audience.

newspaper /ˈn(j)uzˌpeɪpɚ/ /ˈnjuːsˌpe(ɪ)pɚ/ /ˈnjuːsˌpeɪpə/ /ˈnjuːzˌpe(ɪ)pɚ/ /ˈnjuːzˌpeɪpə/ newspapers n
krant dagblad nieuwsblad courant gazet
(countable) A publication, usually published daily or weekly and usually printed on cheap, low-quality paper, containing news and other articles.
krantenpapier
(uncountable, countable) A quantity of or one of the types of paper on which newspapers are printed.

newspeak /ˈn(j)uːspiːk/ newspeaks n
Nieuwspraak
Use of ambiguous, misleading, or euphemistic words in order to deceive the listener, especially by politicians and officials.

newsprint newsprints n
krantenpapier
An inexpensive paper used for printing newspapers.

newsstand newsstands n
krantenkiosk
an open stall, often on a street, where newspapers and magazines are on sale to the public

newt /ˈn(j)ut/ /ˈnjuːt/ /ˈnjʉːt/ newts n
salamander
A small lizard-like amphibian in the family Salamandridae that lives in the water as an adult.

newton metre newton metres n
newtonmeter
A standard unit of torque or (rarely) energy, symbol N m or N·m.

next /nɛkst/ adj
dichtst naast
Nearest in place or position, having nothing similar intervening; adjoining.
volgend aanstaand
Nearest in order, succession, or rank; immediately following (or sometimes preceding) in order.

next /nɛkst/ adv
bij nabij vlakbij
In a time, place, rank or sequence closest or following.
volgend
On the first subsequent occasion.

next /nɛkst/ n
volgende
The one that follows after this one.

next /nɛkst/ preposition
naast
(obsolete, or, poetic) On the side of; nearest or adjacent to; next to.

next of kin next of kin n
naaste verwant
Closest blood relative, heir to inheritance.

next time n
volgende keer volgende maal
On the following occasion (as opposed to this time).

next to preposition
naast
Beside, alongside, by, adjacent to, or near.

next year adv
volgend jaar
(This entry is a translation hub.)

nexus /ˈnɛksus/ /ˈnɛksuːs/ /ˈnɛksəs/ nexus nexuses nexusses n
band verbinding
A form or state of connection.

nib /nɪb/ nibs n
penpunt
The tip of a pen or tool that touches the surface, transferring ink to paper.

nibble /ˈnɪbəl/ nibbles n
nibble
(computing) A unit of memory equal to half a byte, or four bits.

nibble /ˈnɪbəl/ v
knabbelen
(ambitransitive) To eat with small, quick bites.

nice /naɪs/ /nɑjs/ /nɑɪs/ /nəɪs/ nicer nicest adj
aangenaam fijn leuk
(chiefly, informal) Pleasant, satisfactory. [from 18th c.]
mooi aantrekkelijk knap
(chiefly, informal) Of a person: friendly, attractive. [from 18th c.]
aangenaam lekker
(chiefly, informal) Giving a favorable review or having a favorable impression.
fijn
Showing or requiring great precision or sensitive discernment; subtle. [from 16th c.]

nice /naɪs/ /nɑjs/ /nɑɪs/ /nəɪs/ interjection
goed zo mooi netjes
Used to signify approval.

niche /niʃ/ /niːʃ/ /nɪt͡ʃ/ /nɪʃ/ niches n
nis
(architectural element) A cavity, hollow, or recess, generally within the thickness of a wall, for a statue, bust, or other erect ornament.
niche
(ecology) A function within an ecological system to which an organism is especially suited.
(by extension) Any position of opportunity for which one is well-suited, such as a particular market in business.

nickel /ˈnɪk.əl/ nickels n
nikkel
(uncountable) A silvery elemental metal with an atomic number of 28 and symbol Ni.
stuiver
(US, Canada, countable) A coin worth 5 cents.

nickel /ˈnɪk.əl/ v
vernikkelen
(transitive) To plate with nickel.

nickname /ˈnɪkneɪm/ nicknames n
bijnaam
A familiar, invented name for a person or thing used instead of the actual name of the person or thing, often based on some noteworthy characteristic.

nickname /ˈnɪkneɪm/ v
bijnamen
(transitive) To give a nickname to (a person or thing).

nicotine /ˈnɪkətiːn/ n
nicotine
(organic compound) An alkaloid (C10H14N2), commonly occurring in the tobacco plant. In small doses it is a habit-forming stimulant; in larger doses it is toxic and is often used in insecticides.
(figuratively) Tobacco, cigarettes

nicotine gum nicotine gums n
nicotinekauwgom
A form of chewing gum that slowly releases nicotine into the body; used by people who are trying to quit smoking

nicotine patch nicotine patches n
nicotinepleister
An adhesive patch, affixed to the skin, that slowly diffuses nicotine into the bloodstream; used by people who are trying to quit smoking

niddy-noddy niddy-noddies n
handhaspel
A tool used to make skeins from yarn, consisting of a central bar with crossbars at each end, offset from each other by 90°.

nidicolous more nidicolous most nidicolous adj
nestblijvend
(zoology) Tending to stay at the nest or birthplace for a long time after birth, due to dependence on the parents for feeding and protection.

nidifugous more nidifugous most nidifugous adj
nestvliedend

niece /nis/ /niːs/ nieces n
nicht nichtje
A daughter of one’s sibling, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law; either the daughter of one's brother ("fraternal niece"), or of one's sister ("sororal niece").

nifty /ˈnɪfti/ niftier niftiest adj
leuk nuttig vlot
(colloquial, somewhat dated) Good, smart; useful or beneficial.

nigga /ˈnɪɡə/ niggas niggaz n
neger
(offensive, ethnic slur, vulgar, dated)

niggardly /ˈnɪɡədli/ /ˈnɪɡɚdli/ more niggardly most niggardly adj
gierig krenterig
Withholding for the sake of meanness; stingy, miserly.

nigger /ˈnɪɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈnɪɡɚ/ niggeress niggers n
nikker neger roetmop
(offensive, ethnic slur, vulgar, see usage notes) A black person; a person of black African descent.

niggle /ˈnɪɡəl/ v
frunniken peuteren
(transitive, obsolete) To trifle with; to deceive; to mock.
muggenziften
(intransitive) To dwell too much on minor points or on trifling details.

nigh /naɪ/ more nigh most nigh nigher nighest adj
dichtbij nabij naderbij
(archaic, poetic) near, close by

night /naɪt/ /nʌɪt/ interjection
nacht
Ellipsis of good night.

night /naɪt/ /nʌɪt/ nights n
nachtrust nacht
(astronomy, countable) The period of darkness beginning at the end of evening astronomical twilight when the sun is 18 degrees below the horizon, and ending at the beginning of morning astronomical twilight.
nacht
(legal, countable) A period of time often defined in the legal system as beginning 30 minutes after sunset, and ending 30 minutes before sunrise.
nacht overnachting avondje nachtje
(countable) An evening or night spent at a particular activity.
nachtelijke duisternis nacht
(uncountable) Darkness (due to it being nighttime).

night blindness night blindnesses n
nachtblindheid
The optic condition nyctalopia, the inability to see clearly in faint light, as at night

night courting n
nachtvrijen

night mode n
nachtmodus nachtstand

night owl /ˈnaɪt aʊl/ /ˈnaɪt ˌaʊl/ night owls n
nachtuil schuifuil schuifuit
(literally) An owl (order Strigiformes) that is nocturnal.
nachtuil nachtbraker avondmens
(idiomatic) One who goes to bed late, or stays up late at night or in the early hours of the morning.

night shelter night shelters n
nachtasiel
Shelter designed to accommodate homeless people at night.

night shift night shifts n
nachtdienst
A regularly scheduled period of work, during evening or night hours.
A group of workers who work during the night.

night watchman night watchmen n
nachtwacht
(historical) Prior to police forces, a person appointed by a town or city to walk the streets at night and guard the burghers from felons and robbers.

night watchman state night watchman states n
nachtwakersstaat
(political philosophy) Government that is limited to a bare minimum of functions, usually just military, police, and courts.

night-blind more night-blind most night-blind adj
nachtblind
(medicine) unable to see clearly in low light; suffering from night blindness.

nightcap /ˈnaɪtˌkæp/ nightcaps n
slaapmuts
A warm cloth cap worn while sleeping, often with pajamas, being common attire in northern Europe before effective home heating became widespread. [From 14th c.]
slaapmutsje
A beverage drunk before bed that is usually alcoholic. [From 1818.]

nightclothes n
nachtgoed
Clothing worn while sleeping in bed, such as pyjamas or a nightgown, and, when worn over nightclothes, a robe.

nightclub nightclubs n
nachtclub
A public or private establishment that is open late at night to provide entertainment, food, drink, music and/or dancing.

nightfall /ˈnaɪt.fɑl/ /ˈnaɪt.fɔl/ nightfalls n
avondschemering avondval nachtval valavond
The close of the day; the coming of night.

nightgown /ˈnaɪtˌɡaʊn/ nightgowns n
nachthemd
A long loose robe worn mainly by women for sleeping in.

nightingale /ˈnaɪtɪŋɡeɪl/ nightingales n
nachtegaal
A Eurasian and African songbird, Luscinia megarhynchos, family Muscicapidae, famed for its beautiful singing at night; a common nightingale.

nightjar /ˈnaɪtd͡ʒɑɹ/ /ˈnaɪtd͡ʒɑː/ nightjars n
nachtzwaluw
Any of various medium-sized nocturnal birds of the family Caprimulgidae, that feed predominantly on moths and other large flying insects.

nightlife /ˈnaɪtˌlaɪf/ nightlifes nightlives n
nachtleven uitgaansleven
Nocturnal activities, especially visiting nightclubs.

nightlight nightlights n
nachtlicht
a small, dim light or lamp left on overnight

nightmare /ˈnaɪt.mɛə/ /ˈnaɪt.mɛɚ/ [nʌɪʔ.mɛəɹ] nightmares n
nachtmerrie
(now, chiefly, historical) A feeling of extreme anxiety or suffocation experienced during sleep; Sleep paralysis. [from 16th c.]
A very bad or frightening dream. [from 19th c.]
(figuratively) Any bad, miserable, difficult or terrifying situation or experience that arouses anxiety, terror, agony or great displeasure. [from 20th c.]

nightshade /ˈnaɪt.ʃeɪd/ nightshades n
nachtschade
Any of the poisonous plants belonging to the genus Solanum, especially black nightshade or woody nightshade.

nightstand nightstands n
nachtkastje
(US) A small table or cabinet, usually with two drawers one above the other or one drawer and a lower shelf, placed beside the head of a bed.

nihilism /ˈnaɪ.(h)ɪ.lɪz.m̩/ /ˈnaɪ.əˌlɪz.m̩/ /ˈniː-/ /ˈnɪ-/ [-(h)ɨ̞-] nihilisms n
(ethisch) nihilisme nihilisme
(usually, uncountable) The rejection of, or opposition to, religious beliefs, (inherent or objective) moral principles, legal rules, etc., often due to the view that life is meaningless (sense 1).
nihilisme
(countable, uncountable, philosophy) A doctrine grounded on the negation of one or more meaningful aspects of life; in particular, the view that nothing in the world actually exists.

nihilist /ˈnaɪ.(h)ɪl.ɪst/ /ˈni.ɪl.ɪst/ /ˈniː.ɪl.ɪst/ nihilists n
nihilist
(philosophy, religion) A person who accepts or champions nihilism.

nihilistic more nihilistic most nihilistic adj
nihilistisch
Of or relating to nihilism.

nil /nɪl/ nils n
nul
Nothing; zero.

nimble /ˈnɪmbl̩/ nimbler nimblest adj
behendig lichtvoetig wendbaar
Quick and light in movement or action.
alert gevat spits
Quickwitted and alert.

nimbus /ˈnɪm.bəs/ nimbi nimbuses n
nimbus halo
A circle of light; a halo.
nimbus
A gray rain cloud.

nincompoop /ˈnɪn-/ /ˈnɪŋkəmpuːp/ /ˈnɪŋkəmˌpup/ nincompoops n
domoor lomperd oelewapper oetlul stommeling
(derogatory) A foolish or silly person. [from 16th c.]

nine /naɪn/ [naɪ̯n] nines n
negen
The digit or figure 9.

nine /naɪn/ [naɪ̯n] numeral
negen
A numerical value equal to 9; the number following eight and preceding ten.

nine hundred /ˈnaɪn ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ /ˈnaɪn ˈhʌn.dɹɪd/ numeral
negenhonderd
The cardinal number occurring after eight hundred ninety-nine and before nine hundred one, represented in Arabic numerals as 900. Ordinal: nine-hundredth.

nine-banded armadillo nine-banded armadillos n
negenbandgordeldier negenbandig gordeldier
A species of armadillo, Dasypus novemcinctus, ranging from much of the southern US to warmer South America.

nineteen /naɪnˈtiːn/ /ˈnaɪntiːn/ /ˈnaɪnˌtin/ /ˌnaɪnˈtin/ numeral
negentien
The cardinal number occurring after eighteen and before twenty, represented in Roman numerals as XIX and in Arabic numerals as 19. It is the last/largest of the "teens".

nineteenth /ˌnaɪnˈtiːnθ/ adj
negentiende
The ordinal form of the number nineteen.

nineties n
jaren 1990 jaren 90 jaren negentig
The decade of the 1890s, 1990s, etc.

ninetieth /ˈnaɪn.ti.əθ/ adj
negentigste
The ordinal form of the number ninety.

ninety /ˈnaɪn.di/ /ˈnaɪn.ti/ numeral
negentig
The cardinal number occurring after eighty-nine and before ninety-one, represented in Roman numerals as XC and in Arabic numerals as 90.

ninety-five numeral
vijfennegentig
The cardinal number immediately following ninety-four and preceding ninety-six.

ninety-nine numeral
negenennegentig
The cardinal number immediately following ninety-eight and preceding one hundred.

ninety-one numeral
eenennegentig
The cardinal number immediately following ninety and preceding ninety-two.

ninety-seven numeral
zevenennegentig
The cardinal number immediately following ninety-six and preceding ninety-eight.

ninety-three numeral
drieënnegentig
The cardinal number immediately following ninety-two and preceding ninety-four.

ninety-two numeral
tweeënnegentig
The cardinal number immediately following ninety-one and preceding ninety-three.

ninja /ˈnɪnd͡ʒə/ ninja ninjas n
ninja
(martial arts) A person trained in ninjutsu, especially (historical) one used for espionage, assassination, and other tasks requiring stealth during Japan's shogunate period.

ninth /naɪnθ/ adj
negende
The ordinal form of the number nine.

ninth /naɪnθ/ ninths n
negende
(music) The compound interval between any tone and the tone represented on the ninth degree of the staff above it, as between one of the scale and two of the octave above; the octave of the second, consisting of 13 or 14 semitones (called minor and major ninth).

ninthly adv
ten negende
In the ninth place; ninth in a row.

niobium /naɪˈoʊbiəm/ niobiums n
niobium
A chemical element (symbol Nb) with an atomic number of 41: a light grey, crystalline, ductile transition metal used in superconducting materials.

nip in the bud /ˈnɪp.ɪn.ðəˈbʌd/ v
in de kiem smoren
(idiomatic) To stop (something) at an early stage.

nipple /ˈnɪ.p(ə)l/ nipples n
tepel
(anatomy) The projection of a mammary gland from which, on female mammals, milk is secreted. [from 16th c.]
nippel
A mechanical device through which liquids or gases can be passed in a regulated manner. [from 16th c.]
Any small physical protrusion on an automotive, a machine part or any other part that fits into a groove on another part.
(plumbing, chiefly, US) A short tube threaded at both ends, used as a connector. [from 19th c.]
(cycling) An internally threaded piece which holds a bicycle spoke in place on the rim. [from 20th c.]
speen
An artificial nipple (definition 1) used for bottle-feeding infants. [from 17th c.]

nipplewort nippleworts n
akkerkool
A flowering plant, Lapsana communis, that yields a milky juice.

nirvana /nɚˈvænə/ /nɚˈvɑnə/ /nɪəˈvɑːnə/ /nɪɹˈvɑnə/ /nɪɾˈʋɑːn(ə)/ nirvanas n
nirwana
(Buddhism) Complete cessation of suffering; a blissful state attained through realization of sunyata; enlightened experience.

nit /nɪt/ nits n
neet
The egg of a louse.
A young louse.

nitpick /ˈnɪt.pɪk/ v
mierenneuken muggenziften vitten
(figurative) To correct insignificant mistakes or find fault in unimportant details.
vlooien
(archaic, literal) To pick nits (lice eggs) from someone’s hair. I nitpicked his hair.

nitpicker /ˈnɪt.pɪk.ə(ɹ)/ nitpickers n
muggenzifter mierenneuker
One who nitpicks (finds fault in unimportant details).

nitpicking nitpickings n
mierenneuken muggenziften
(figuratively, by extension) A process of finding or pointing out tiny details or errors, particularly if the pointed-out details seem insignificant or irrelevant to all but the finder.

nitpicky nitpickier nitpickiest adj
muggenzifterig
Finicky; overly critical; concerned with insignificant details.

nitrate /ˈnaɪˌtɹeɪt/ [ˈnaɪ̯ˌtʰɹeɪ̯t] nitrates n
nitraat
(chemistry) Any salt or ester of nitric acid.

nitric acid n
salpeterzuur
(inorganic compound) A transparent, colorless to pale yellow, fuming corrosive liquid, HNO3; a highly reactive oxidizing agent used in the production of fertilizers, explosives, and rocket fuels and in a wide variety of industrial processes; once called aqua fortis.

nitride /ˈnaɪ.tɹaɪd/ nitrides n
nitride
(chemistry) A compound of nitrogen where nitrogen has an oxidation state of −3.

nitro /ˈnaɪtɹəʊ/ nitros n
nitro
(uncountable, chemistry) the univalent NO2 functional group.
(countable, informal) A beer that is nitrogenated to give it a more creamy head.
(uncountable, informal) nitromethane.
(uncountable, informal) nitrogen, especially as liquid nitrogen.
nitro nitroglycerine
(uncountable, informal) nitroglycerin, especially as medication.

nitrogen /ˈnaɪ.tɹə.d͡ʒən/ [ˈnɐɪtʰɹəd͡ʒən] nitrogens n
stikstof
(uncountable) The chemical element (symbol N) with an atomic number of 7 and atomic weight of 14.0067. It is a colorless and odorless gas.

nix /nɪks/ nixes n
niets niks
(colloquial) Nothing. [from 1789]
nikker nix watergeest
A treacherous water-spirit

nix /nɪks/ v
verwerpen
To make something become nothing; to reject or cancel. [from 1903]
vernietigen
To destroy or eradicate.

nixtamalization n
nixtamalisatie
A process for the preparation of maize (corn) in which the grain is soaked and cooked in an alkaline solution, usually limewater, and hulled.

nixtamalize v
nixtamaliseren
(transitive) To prepare (maize) by nixtamalization.

no /nɐʉ/ /nəʉ/ determiner
verboden verboden te
Not any.
Hardly any.
Not any possibility or allowance of (doing something).
geen verboden verboden te
Not (a); not properly, not really; not fully.

no /nɐʉ/ /nəʉ/ noes nos n
nee neen
a negating expression; an answer that shows disagreement, denial, refusal, or disapproval
neestem tegenstem
a vote not in favor, or opposing a proposition

no /nɐʉ/ /nəʉ/ preposition
nee neen
without
like
(colloquial, usually, humorous) not, does not, do not, etc.

no biggie phraseologicalUnit
geen probleem
(idiomatic, colloquial) Not a big deal, not something to worry about.

no doubt adv
zonder twijfel
without a doubt; surely.

no entry phraseologicalUnit
geen toegang verboden toegang
Used on signs to indicate that entry into the area where the sign is displayed is forbidden.

no good deed goes unpunished proverb
stank voor dank
Beneficial actions often go unappreciated or are met with outright hostility or demands for further work.

no idea interjection
geen idee
(emphatic) I don't know.

no less adv
maar liefst
Even, furthermore, not to mention.

no longer adv
niet meer
Not any more; no more.

no man's land /ˈnoʊˌmænzˌlænd/ n
niemandsland
The stretch of land between the border posts of two contiguous sovereign states, sometimes separated by great distance.

no matter what phraseologicalUnit
om het even wat onverschillig wat wat dan ook wat ook
(not followed by a phrase) Regardless of any or most possible adverse circumstances.

no more no less adv
niet meer en niet minder

no news is good news proverb
geen bericht, goed bericht
A lack of information reported about a situation suggests that nothing unfortunate has occurred.

no offense phraseologicalUnit
niet beledigend bedoeld
I intend no offense by these remarks.

no one /ˈnoʊ ˌwʌn/ /ˈnəʊ wʌn/ pronoun
niemand
Used in contrast to anyone, someone or everyone: not one person; nobody.

no pain, no gain proverb
de kost gaat voor de baat uit niet geschoten is altijd mis voor iets hoort iets wie niet waagt, die niet wint
One must be willing to endure some inconvenience or discomfort in order to achieve worthwhile goals.

no parking phraseologicalUnit
parkering verboden verboden te parkeren
On a traffic sign, indicates that parking a vehicle is not allowed within the area of influence of the sign.

no problem interjection
geen probleem graag gedaan
No thanks is necessary; you're welcome (said in response to an expression of gratitude).
geen probleem graag gedaan maar natuurlijk
No apology is necessary; think nothing of it (said in response to an expression of regret).

no quarter n
geen kwartier
(military) No mercy; no sparing the life of a captured opponent.

no shit, Sherlock interjection
joh!
(vulgar, colloquial, sarcastic, somewhat, derogatory) A riposte to someone who has just said something obvious

no smoke without fire proverb
geen rook zonder vuur waar rook is, is vuur
Gossip and accusations are often substantiated by fact.

no smoking phraseologicalUnit
verboden te roken
A phrase used in notices indicating that the smoking of cigarettes, etc., is not permitted in the surrounding area.

no sooner said than done phraseologicalUnit
zo gezegd zo gedaan zo gezegd, zo gedaan
As soon as something is said, it will be done.

no thank you interjection
nee dank u
A polite way of saying no in response to an offer.

no way interjection
echt niet no way
(idiomatic) Absolutely not; under no circumstances. [from 18th c.]
no way
(idiomatic) Indicates astonished disbelief.

no, thanks interjection
nee, dank u
Politely refuses something offered.

no-hoper no-hopers n
hopeloos geval hopeloze zaak kansloze
Someone or something that has no hope of success.

no-nonsense more no-nonsense most no-nonsense adj
no-nonsense
Practical, not tolerating from others or concerning oneself with anything silly or unimportant.

nobelium /noʊˈbiːliəm/ /noʊˈbɛliəm/ n
nobelium
a transuranic chemical element (symbol No) with an atomic number of 102.

nobility /noʊˈbɪlɪti/ /nəʊˈbɪlɪti/ /nəˈbɪlɪti/ nobilities n
adel
A noble or privileged social class, historically accompanied by a hereditary title; aristocracy.
(uncountable) The quality of being noble.

noble /ˈnoʊbəl/ /ˈnəʊbəl/ more noble most noble nobler noblest adj
edel nobel adellijk eervol fatsoenlijk
Having honorable qualities; having moral eminence and freedom from anything petty, mean or dubious in conduct and character.

noble /ˈnoʊbəl/ /ˈnəʊbəl/ nobles n
adellijke aristocraat edele
An aristocrat; one of aristocratic blood. [from 14th c.]

noble gas noble gases n
edelgas
(chemistry) Any of the elements of group 18 of the periodic table, being monatomic and (with very limited exceptions) inert.

noble rot n
edele rotting
A benevolent form of the fungus Botrytis cinerea which, in the right conditions, leads to a concentrated sweet wine.

nobleman /ˈnoʊbl̩mən/ /ˈnəʊbl̩mən/ noblemen n
adellijke edelman
A peer; an aristocrat; ranks range from baron to king to emperor.

noblesse oblige /noʊˌblɛs əˈbliʒ/ /nəʊˌblɛs ɒˈbliːʒ/ n
adel verplicht
The honourable obligation that is the responsibility of those of high rank; in American English this often includes the expectation of benevolent actions such as helping those less fortunate.

nobody /ˈnoʊ.bɑ.di/ /ˈnoʊ.bə.di/ /ˈnoʊˌbʌd.i/ /ˈnəʊ.bɒd.i/ /ˈnəʊ.bə.di/ nobodies n
niemand nul schertsfiguur
Someone who is not important or well-known.

nocebo /noʊˈsi.boʊ/ /nəʊˈsiː.bəʊ/ nocebos n
nocebo
(pharmacology, also, _, attributive) A substance which a patient experiences as harmful due to a previous negative perception, but which is in fact pharmacologically (medicinally) inactive. [from 1961]

noctule /ˈnɑkt͡ʃul/ /ˈnɒktjuːl/ noctules n
vroegvlieger
A bat, of the genus Nyctalus, that lives in tree hollows.

nocturnal /nɑkˈtɝ.nəl/ /nɒkˈtɜː(ɹ).nəl/ more nocturnal most nocturnal adj
nacht- nachtactief nachtelijk
(of a person, creature, group, or species) Primarily active during the night.
nachtelijk
(of an occurrence) Taking place at night, nightly.

nod /nɑd/ /nɒd/ /nɔd/ nods n
knik
An instance of inclining the head up and down, as to indicate agreement, or as a cursory greeting.

nod /nɑd/ /nɒd/ /nɔd/ v
knikken
(ambitransitive) To incline the head up and down, as to indicate agreement.
knikkebollen
(intransitive) To gradually fall asleep.

noggin /ˈnɑɡn̩/ /ˈnɑɡɪn/ /ˈnɒɡɪn/ noggins n
druppelglas glaasje vingerhoed
A small mug, cup or ladle; the contents of such a container.
druppel
(dated, outside, dialects) A small measure of spirits equivalent to a gill.
kop
(slang) The head.

noise /nɔɪz/ noises n
lawaai geluid herrie
(uncountable) Various sounds, usually unwanted or unpleasant.
ruis
Sound or signal generated by random fluctuations.
(technology) Any part of a signal or data that reduces the clarity, precision, or quality of the desired output.
oproer rumoer
Rumour or complaint.

noise cancellation n
ruisonderdrukking

noise pollution n
geluidshinder geluidsoverlast geluidsvervuiling
Excess noise which is unpleasant or harmful.

noisome /ˈnɔɪ.səm/ more noisome most noisome adj
schadelijk
(literary) Morally hurtful or noxious.
(literary) Hurtful or noxious to health; unwholesome, insalubrious.
degoutant misselijkmakend walgelijk
(literary) Offensive to the senses; disgusting, unpleasant, nauseous, especially having an undesirable smell.

noisy /ˈnɔɪzi/ /ˈnɔːɪzɪ/ noisier noisiest adj
lawaaierig
Making a noise, especially a loud unpleasant sound

nom /nɒm/ interjection
mjam mjam
(colloquial) Used to denote eating, or enjoyment of eating. Commonly used as "nom nom nom".

nomad /ˈnoʊmæd/ /ˈnəʊmæd/ nomads n
nomade
(anthropology) A member of a society or class who herd animals from pasture to pasture with no fixed home.

nomadic /nəʊˈmæd.ɪk/ more nomadic most nomadic adj
nomadisch
(anthropology) Of or related to itinerant herdsmen.

nomen gentilicium /ˈnəʊmɛn d͡ʒɛntaɪˈlɪsɪəm/ nomina gentilicia n
nomen gentile
The name designating a Roman citizen as a member of a particular gens; a gentile name.

nomenclature /-ˈmɛn/ /nə(ʊ)ˈmɛŋ.klətʃə/ /ˈnoʊmənˌkleɪt͡ʃɚ/ /ˌnoʊmənˈkleɪt͡ʃɚ/ nomenclatures n
nomenclatuur
A set of rules used for forming the names or terms in a particular field of arts or sciences.

nominal /ˈnɑ.mɪ.nəl/ /ˈnɒm.ɪ.nəl/ [ˈnɑ.mɪ.nl̩] [ˈnɒm.ɪ.nl̩] adj
nominaal
(finance) Of, relating to, or being the amount or face value of a sum of money or a stock certificate, for example, and not the purchasing power or market value.
(economics) Without adjustment to remove the effects of inflation.

nominalization nominalizations n
substantivering nominalisatie
(linguistics, countable) A noun derived from an adjective, verb, etc., often by adding a suffix such as -ity, -tion or -ism.

nomination /ˌnɑmɪˈneɪʃən/ /ˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃən/ nominations n
nominatie
An act or instance of nominating.
A device or means by which a person or thing is nominated.

nominative /ˈnɒmnətɪv/ /ˈnɒmɪnətɪv/ adj
nominatief noemer
(grammar) Being in that case or form of a noun which stands as the subject of a finite verb.

nominative case nominative cases n
nominatief eerste naamval
(grammar) The case used to indicate the subject—or agent—of a finite verb.

non- /ˈnɑn/ /ˈnɒn/ prefix
niet-
Used in the sense of no or none, to show lack of or failure to perform; or in the sense of not, to negate the meaning of the word to which it is prefixed.

non-binary /ˌnɔnˈbaɪ.nɚˌi/ /ˌnɔnˈbaɪ.nɛɹˌi/ adj
niet-binair non-binair nonbinair
Having or pertaining to a gender identity not represented by the gender binary; not exclusively male or female; genderqueer.

non-breaking space non-breaking spaces n
harde spatie
(computing) A variant of the space character that prevents text from wrapping onto the next line at that point.

non-commissioned officer non-commissioned officers n
onderofficier
A person of authority in the military who has not received a commission (a direct conveyance of authority from the sovereign government); as such they can have charge or control but not command in the most technical use of the word.

non-finite verb non-finite verbs n
infiniet werkwoord verbum infinitum
(grammar) A verb form that lacks a subject, is not inflected by tense, aspect, mood, number, gender or person and cannot serve as a predicate.

non-governmental organization non-governmental organizations n
niet-gouvernementele organisatie
A legally constituted non-commercial organization created by natural or legal persons with no participation or representation of any government.

non-native speaker non-native speakers n
niet-moedertaalspreekster niet-moedertaalspreker
(linguistics) Someone who has another native tongue than the language being used.

non-refoulement /ˌnɑnɹəˌfulˈmɑn/ /ˌnɒnɹəˈfuːlmɒ̃/ n
non-refoulement
(international law) The principle that a person (particularly a refugee) should not be returned to an area (chiefly their country of origin) where they would face mistreatment.

non-smoker non-smokers n
niet-roker niet-rookster
Somebody who does not smoke tobacco.

non-threatening more non-threatening most non-threatening adj
niet-bedreigend niet-bedreigende
Not posing a threat.

non-verbal /ˌnɑnˈvɝ.bl̩/ /ˌnɒnˈvɜː.bl̩/ adj
non-verbaal
(of communication) In a form other than written or spoken words, such as gestures, facial expressions or body language.

non-violent adj
geweldloos niet-gewelddadig
(Of a deed, event etc.) Without violence.
geweldloos vredelievend
(Of a person or movement) Opposed to violence.
niet-gewelddadig
(Of a convict) Sentenced for a crime that did not involve violence.

nonagon /ˈnɑn.ə.ɡɑn/ /ˈnɒn.ə.ɡən/ nonagons n
negenhoek
(geometry) A polygon with nine sides and nine angles; an enneagon.

nonasyllabic adj
negenlettergrepig
(linguistics) Having nine syllables.

nonbeliever nonbelievers n
atheïst ongelovige
a person who does not believe, especially regarding religion.

nonce /nɑns/ /nɒns/ nonces n
gelegenheid
The one or single occasion; the present reason or purpose (now only in for the nonce).

nonce word nonce words n
hapax
(lexicography) A word invented for the occasion.

nonchalant /ˈnɒn.ʃəl.ənt/ /ˌnɑn.ʃəˈlɑnt/ more nonchalant most nonchalant adj
nonchalant
Casually calm and relaxed.

nondeterminism nondeterminisms n
niet-determinisme
(philosophy) The opposite of determinism: the doctrine that there are factors other than the state and immutable laws of the universe involved in the unfolding of events, such as free will.
(computing) Dependence on factors other than initial state and input.
(computer science) The property of being nondeterministic, involving arbitrary choices; necessitating the choice between various indistinguishable possibilities.

nondeterministic adj
niet-deterministisch
(computer science) Exhibiting nondeterminism; involving choices between indistinguishable possibilities.

none /nʌn/ pronoun
geen niemand niet een niets niks
Not any of a given number or group.

nonentity nonentities n
schertsfiguur
(countable) An unimportant or insignificant person.

nonetheless /ˌnʌnðəˈlɛs/ adv
niettemin

nonexistent adj
niet-bestaand
Not existent or existing; not real.

nonfiction nonfictions n
non-fictie
Written works intended to give facts, or true accounts of real things and events. Often used attributively.

nonfree adj
betaald niet gratis
(rare) Not free, not free of charge, that costs money, that must be paid for, that must be purchased; paid (as in paid service); pay (as in pay channel); cash (as in cash bar).
onvrij
(software) With copyright restrictions that prevent unrestricted distribution or reuse.

nonkilling nonkillings n
niet-doding
A precept or worldview that affirms the possibility of a society where killing is absent.

nonpareil /nɒm-/ /nɒnpəˈɹeɪ(l)/ /ˈnɒm-/ /ˈnɒnpəɹ(ə)l/ /ˈnɒnpɹ(ə)l/ /ˌnɑnpəˈɹɛl/ nonpareils n
nonparel
(uncountable, typography, chiefly, historical) A size of type between ruby and emerald (or, in the United States, between agate and minion), standardized as 6-point; (countable) a slug of this size.

nonplussed /nɒnˈplʌst/ /ˌnɑnˈplʌst/ more nonplussed most nonplussed adj
verbluft
Unsure how to act or respond; bewildered, perplexed. [from early 17th c.]

nonprofit adj
zonder winstoogmerk
Not seeking to produce a profit (a financial gain).

nonprofit nonprofits n
non-profitinstelling non-profitorganisatie vereniging zonder winstoogmerk
Ellipsis of nonprofit organization: an organization that exists for reasons other than to make a profit, such as a charitable, educational or service organization.

nonrepudiation n
onweerlegbaarheid
(telecommunication) Assurance that the claimed sender or recipient is in fact the party who sent or received a given message.

nonsacrificial adj
offerloos
Not sacrificial.

nonsense /ˈnɑn.sɛns/ /ˈnɒn.səns/ interjection
lariekoek onzin
An emphatic rejection of something one has just heard and does not believe or agree with.

nonsense /ˈnɑn.sɛns/ /ˈnɒn.səns/ nonsenses n
nonsens flauwekul onzin
Letters or words, in writing or speech, that have no meaning or pattern or seem to have no meaning.

nonsensical more nonsensical most nonsensical adj
onzinnig zinloos betekenisloos
Without sense; absurd.

nonstick adj
antiaanbak
Resistant to sticking.

nontoxic adj
atoxisch

nonuplet nonuplets n
negenling
One of a group of nine, particularly one of nine babies born from the same mother at one time.

nonviolence nonviolences n
geweldloosheid
A philosophy that rejects the use of violence, and instead seeks to bring about change through peaceful responses even to violent acts.

noob /n(j)uːb/ noobs n
beginneling beginner nieuweling noob
(Internet slang, derogatory) A newb or newbie; refers to the idea that someone is new to a game, concept, or idea; implying a lack of experience. Also, in some areas the word noob can mean someone is obsessed with things.

noodle /nud(ə)l/ /nuːdl̩/ noodles n
noedel
(usually, in the plural) A string or flat strip of pasta or other dough, usually cooked (at least initially) by boiling, and served in soup or in a dry form mixed with a sauce and other ingredients.

nook /nuːk/ /nʊk/ nooks n
hoekje
A small corner formed by two walls; an alcove.

noon /nuːn/ noons n
middag
(now, rare) The corresponding time in the middle of the night; midnight.

noose /nuːs/ nooses n
strop
An adjustable loop of rope, such as the one placed around the neck in hangings, or the one at the end of a lasso.

nope /noʊp/ [noʊp̚] particle
neu
(informal, commonly, emphatic) No.

nor /nɔɹ/ /nɔː/ conjunction
noch
(literary) And... not (introducing a negative statement, without necessarily following one).
A function word introducing each except the first term of a series, indicating none of them is true.
(archaic) Neither.
Used to introduce a further negative statement.
(UK, dialect) Than.

norm /nɔːm/ norms n
norm
That which is normal or typical.

norm /nɔːm/ v
normeren
(analysis) To endow (a vector space, etc.) with a norm.

normal /ˈnɔɹm(ə)l/ /ˈnɔːml̩/ more normal most normal normaler normalest adj
normaal
According to norms or rules or to a regular pattern.
(education, of a school) teaching teachers how to teach (to certain norms)
normaal gewoon gewone normale
(set theory, of a function from the ordinals to the ordinals) Which is strictly monotonically increasing and continuous with respect to the order topology.

normal /ˈnɔɹm(ə)l/ /ˈnɔːml̩/ normals n
normaal loodlijn
(geometry) A line or vector that is perpendicular to another line, surface, or plane.

normal distribution normal distributions n
gaussverdeling normaalverdeling normale verdeling
(statistics) Any of a family of continuous probability distributions such that the probability density function is the Gaussian function

normal school normal schools n
kweekschool normaalschool
(obsolete) A school for training teachers, especially in mainland Europe and North America.

normalcy /ˈnɔɹməlsi/ normalcies n
normaliteit
(US) The state of being normal; the fact of being normal; normality.

normality /noːˈmæl.ə.ti/ /nɔɹˈmæl.ə.ti/ /nɔːˈmæl.ɪ.ti/ [nɔɹˈmæl.ə.ɾi] normalities n
normaliteit
(uncountable) The state of being normal or usual; normalcy.

normalization /ˌnɔɹ.mə.ləˈzeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌnɔɹ.məˌlaɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ [ˈnoː.mə.ləˈzæɪ.ʃn̩] [ˈnɔː.mə.ləˈzeɪ.ʃn̩] [ˌnoː.məˌlɑɪˈzæɪ.ʃn̩] [ˌnɔː.məˌlaɪˈzeɪ.ʃn̩] normalizations n
normalisatie
Any process that makes something more normal or regular, which typically means conforming to some regularity or rule, or returning from some state of abnormality.

normalize /ˈnɔɹ.mə.laɪz/ /ˈnɔː.mə.laɪz/ v
normaliseren
(transitive) To make normal, to make standard.
(transitive) To format in a standardized manner, to make consistent.
(statistics, transitive) To reduce the variations by excluding irrelevant aspects.

normally /ˈnɔɹ.mə.li/ /ˈnɔːmə.li/ more normally most normally adv
gewoonlijk normaal normaal gesproken normaal gezien normalerwijze normaliter
Under normal conditions or circumstances; usually; most of the time
gewoon normaal
In the expected or customary manner.

normative /ˈnoː.mə.tɪv/ /ˈnɔɹ.mə.tɪv/ /ˈnɔː.mə.tɪv/ [ˈnɔɹ.mə.ɾɪv] more normative most normative adj
normatief
Attempting to establish or prescribe a norm.

normativity normativities n
normativiteit
The state of being normative.

norovirus /ˈnɒɹə(ʊ)vaɪɹəs/ noroviruses n
norovirus
(virology) Norovirus, the genus of Norwalk virus, which causes gastric distress in humans.

north /noɹθ/ /noːθ/ /nɔəθ/ /nɔː(ɹ)θ/ /nɔːθ/ [no̞ɹθ] adj
noordelijk
Of or pertaining to the north; northern.
Pertaining to the part of a corridor used by northbound traffic.
(ecclesiastical) Designating, or situated in, the liturgical north (in a church, the direction to the left-hand side of a person facing the altar).
noordwaarts
Toward the north; northward.
noordelijk noorden
(meteorology) Of wind, from the north.

north /noɹθ/ /noːθ/ /nɔəθ/ /nɔː(ɹ)θ/ /nɔːθ/ [no̞ɹθ] adv
noordwaarts
Toward the north; northward; northerly.

north /noɹθ/ /noːθ/ /nɔəθ/ /nɔː(ɹ)θ/ /nɔːθ/ [no̞ɹθ] norths n
noorden noord
The direction towards the pole to the left-hand side of someone facing east, specifically 0°, or (on another celestial object) the direction towards the pole lying on the northern side of the invariable plane.
(physics) The positive or north pole of a magnet, which seeks the magnetic pole near Earth's geographic North Pole (which, for its magnetic properties, is a south pole).
Alternative letter-case form of North (“a northern region; the inhabitants thereof”). [circa 1300]
(ecclesiastical) In a church: the direction to the left-hand side of a person facing the altar.
noorden stijgende noord
The up or positive direction.

north pole /ˌnɔɹθ ˈpoʊl/ /ˌnɔːθ ˈpəʊl/ north poles n
noordpool
The northernmost point on celestial bodies other than Earth.
(electromagnetism) The positive pole of a magnetic dipole that seeks geographic north.

northeast northeasts n
noordoosten
The intercardinal compass point halfway between north and east; specifically at a bearing of 45°.

northeastern /ˌnorˈθiː.stɚn/ /ˌnɔːˈθiː.stn̩/ more northeastern most northeastern adj
noordoostelijk
Of, related to, located in, or from the northeast.

northeastward more northeastward most northeastward adv
noordoost- noordoostelijk
Toward the northeast.

northern /ˈnɒðə(ɹ)n/ /ˈnɔɹðɚn/ /ˈnɔːðn̩/ /ˈnɔːðən/ more northern most northern adj
noordelijk
Of, facing, situated in, or related to the north; northerly.

northern bobwhite northern bobwhites n
boomkwartel
A bird of the species Colinus virginianus, native to eastern North America.

northern firmoss northern firmosses n
dennenwolfsklauw
A firmoss of species Huperzia selago of temperate and boreal environments in the Northern Hemisphere.

northern flicker northern flickers n
gouden grondspecht
Colaptes auratus, a medium-sized member of the woodpecker family, native to most of Central and North America.

northern fulmar northern fulmars n
noordse stormvogel
An Arctic seabird, Fulmarus glacialis.

northern gannet northern gannets n
jan-van-gent
A seabird, Morus bassanus.

northern goshawk northern goshawks n
havik
Accipiter gentilis, a bird of prey of the family Accipitridae.

northern hawk owl northern hawk owls n
sperweruil
A medium-sized owl native to boreal forests of North America and Eurasia; Surnia ulula.

northern lapwing northern lapwings n
kievit
A crested plover, Vanellus vanellus.

northern lights n
noorderlicht
The aurora of the northern hemisphere.

northern pintail northern pintails n
pijlstaart
A large duck of the species Anas acuta, of wide geographic distribution.

northern screamer northern screamers n
witwanghoenderkoet
The black-necked screamer, Chauna chavaria.

northern shoveler northern shovelers n
slobeend
Spatula clypeata, formerly Anas clypeata, a duck breeding in northern areas of Europe and across the Palearctic and across most of North America.

northern shrike northern shrikes n
noordelijke klapekster
Lanius borealis, a large songbird species in the shrike family (Laniidae) native to North America and Siberia.

northern wheatear northern wheatears n
tapuit
Oenanthe oenanthe, an Old World flycatcher.

northern wild rice n
wilde rijst
Wild rice of the species Zizania palustris, native to Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan, and Canada north and west of the Great Lakes.

northernmost /ˈnɔɹ.ðɚnˌmoʊst/ /ˈnɔː.ðənˌməʊst/ adj
noordelijkst
Farthest north.

northside northsides n
noorderzijde noordkant noordzijde
The northern side of a building, street, area etc.

northward /ˈnɔɹθwɚd/ /ˈnɔːθwəd/ more northward most northward adv
noordwaarts
Towards the north; in a northerly direction.

northwest /nɔɹθˈwɛst/ /nɔːθˈwɛst/ northwests n
noordwesten
The intercardinal compass point halfway between west and north; specifically at a bearing of 315°.

northwestward more northwestward most northwestward adv
noordwest

nose [noʊ̯z] [noːz] [nəwz] [nəʊ̯z] noses n
neus
A protuberance on the face housing the nostrils, which are used to breathe or smell.
The tip of an object.
The skill in recognising bouquet.
snuit neus
A snout, the nose of an animal.
neuslengte
(horse racing) The length of a horse’s nose, used to indicate the distance between horses at the finish of a race, or any very close race.

nose-picking nose-pickings n
neuspeuteren
(mostly, uncountable) Insertion of one's finger into one's nostril, especially to remove mucus.

noseband nosebands n
neusriem
The part of a bridle or halter that goes over the nose of an animal, particularly a horse.

nosebleed /ˈnoʊzˌblid/ /ˈnəʊzˌbliːd/ nosebleeds n
bloedneus
A haemorrhage from the nose; usually, blood flow exiting the nostrils that originates from the nasal cavity.

nosewing nosewings n
neusvleugel
The arch of cartilage on either side of the nose.

nosey parker nosey parkers n
nieuwsgierig Aagje
(UK, Ireland) An overly inquisitive or prying person.

nosology nosologies n
nosologie
The study of diseases; the systematic investigation or classification of disease.

nostalgia /nɑˈstæld͡ʒə/ /nɑˈstɑld͡ʒə/ /nɒˈstæld͡ʒə/ /nɔˈstæld͡ʒə/ /nɔˈstɑld͡ʒə/ /nəˈstæld͡ʒə/ /nəˈstæɫd͡ʒə/ /nəˈstɑld͡ʒə/ nostalgias n
nostalgie
(transferred sense) A bittersweet yearning for the things of the past. [from 20th c.]

nostril /ˈnɒstɹəl/ /ˈnɒstɹɪl/ nostrils n
neusgat
Either of the two orifices located on the nose (or on the beak of a bird); used as a passage for air and other gases to travel the nasal passages.

nostrum /ˈnɑ.stɹəm/ /ˈnɒs.tɹəm/ nostra nostrums n
paardenremedie
A medicine or remedy in conventional use which has not been proven to have any desirable medical effects.

nosy /ˈnoʊzi/ /ˈnəʊziː/ more nosy most nosy nosier nosiest adj
curieus nieuwsgierig
Prying, inquisitive or curious in other’s affairs; tending to snoop or meddle.

not /nɑt/ /nɒt/ /nɔt/ [nɑ̈ʔt̚] [nɒt] [nɒʔ(t)] [nɔt] [nɞʔt] adv
niet
Negates the meaning of the modified verb.

not /nɑt/ /nɒt/ /nɔt/ [nɑ̈ʔt̚] [nɒt] [nɒʔ(t)] [nɔt] [nɞʔt] conjunction
niet geen
And not.

not at all [ˈnɑɾəˈɾɑɫ] [ˈnɑɾəˈɾɔɫ] [ˈnɒtʰəˈtʰɔːɫ] [ˈnɔɾəˈɾoːɫ] adv
totaal niet
(emphatic) Not in the least.

not at all [ˈnɑɾəˈɾɑɫ] [ˈnɑɾəˈɾɔɫ] [ˈnɒtʰəˈtʰɔːɫ] [ˈnɔɾəˈɾoːɫ] interjection
graag gedaan geen dank geen probleem
(idiomatic) Used similarly to you're welcome, as a conventional reply to an expression of gratitude.

not bad adj
niet slecht
(litotes) Reasonably good.

not even adv
niet eens nog niet zelfs niet
Introduces or constitutes a more emphatic negation or exclusion than "not".

not know which end is up v
ze niet allemaal op een rij hebben
(idiomatic) To have no common sense; to be ignorant of the most basic facts; to be very confused.

not on your life adv
nooit van mijn leven
(idiomatic) Absolutely not; under no circumstances.

not only … but also conjunction
niet alleen … maar ook

not that I know of interjection
bij mijn weten niet naar mijn weten niet

not to mention conjunction
om nog maar te zwijgen van
(idiomatic) An apophasis used by a speaker to introduce, despite claiming not to address, a given point of discussion.

not to say conjunction
om niet te zeggen
Even; perhaps; almost.

not yet adv
nog niet
Not for the moment, though expected later.

notable /ˈnoʊdəbəl/ /ˈnəʊtəbl̩/ more notable most notable adj
opmerkelijk bemerkenswaardig waarneembaar
Worthy of note; remarkable; memorable; noted or distinguished. [from 14th c.]

notable /ˈnoʊdəbəl/ /ˈnəʊtəbl̩/ notables n
notabele opmerkelijk
A person or thing of distinction.

notary /ˈnoʊtəɹi/ notaries n
notaris
(legal, Canada, US) A notary public, a public officer who serves as an impartial witness to the signing of important documents, but who is not authorised to practise law.

notation /noʊˈteɪʃən/ notations n
notatie
(uncountable) A system of characters, symbols, or abbreviated expressions used in an art or science or in mathematics or logic to express technical facts or quantities.

notch /nɑt͡ʃ/ /nɒtʃ/ notches n
keep
Such a cut, used for keeping a record.
kerf
A V-shaped cut.
inkerving kerf
An indentation.
bergengte bergpas
A mountain pass; a defile.
graad trede
(informal) A level or degree.

notch /nɑt͡ʃ/ /nɒtʃ/ v
inkepen kepen
(transitive) To record (a score or similar) by making notches on something.
behalen bereiken boeken inkepen kepen
(transitive, informal) To achieve (something); to add to one's score or record of successes.
inlaten kerven
(transitive) To fit (an arrow) to a bow by means of the notch cut at the end of the arrow; to nock.

note /noʊt/ /nəʊt/ notes n
noot
A brief remark; a marginal comment or explanation; hence, an annotation on a text or author; a comment; a critical, explanatory, or illustrative observation.
A character, variously formed, to indicate the length of a tone, and variously placed upon the staff to indicate its pitch.
aantekening nota
A brief piece of writing intended to assist the memory; a memorandum; a minute.
notitie briefje
A short informal letter; a billet.
noot toon
(music) A sound.
faam
(uncountable) Reputation; distinction.
bemerking opmerking
(obsolete) Notification; information; intelligence.

note /noʊt/ /nəʊt/ v
aanduiden achter komen constateren noteren opmerken
(transitive) To notice with care; to observe; to remark; to heed.
aantekenen noteren opschrijven
(transitive) To record in writing; to make a memorandum of.
aanduiden
(transitive) To denote; to designate.
noteren
(transitive) To set down in musical characters.

notebook /ˈnoʊtˌbʊk/ /ˈnəʊtˌbʊk/ notebooks n
schrift aantekenboek notitieboek cahier
(computing, sometimes, attributive) A kind of user interface in literate programming, allowing calculations to be interspersed with human-readable comments, diagrams, etc.

notepad notepads n
blocnote
A pad of paper, often bound, in which one jots down notes; a notebook.

noteworthy /ˈnoʊtˌwɝði/ /ˈnəʊtˌwɜːði/ noteworthier noteworthiest adj
opmerkelijk opvallend vermeldenswaardig
Deserving attention; notable; worthy of notice.

nothing /ˈnʌθɪŋ/ [ˈnʌʔn̩] nothings n
niemendal
A nobody (insignificant person).

nothing /ˈnʌθɪŋ/ [ˈnʌʔn̩] pronoun
niets niks
Not any thing; no thing.

nothing to write home about pronoun
niets om over naar huis te schrijven
(idiomatic) Not exceptional; not noteworthy or especially good.

notice /ˈnoʊtɪs/ /ˈnəʊtɪs/ [ˈnoʊɾɪs] notices n
opmerken
(mostly, uncountable) The act of observing; perception.
kennisgeving
(countable) A written or printed announcement.
verwittiging
(countable) A formal notification or warning.
vooropzeg
(chiefly, uncountable) Advance notification of termination of employment, given by an employer to an employee or vice versa.
kritiek
(countable) A published critical review of a play or the like.
bescheid
(uncountable) Prior notification.

notice /ˈnoʊtɪs/ /ˈnəʊtɪs/ [ˈnoʊɾɪs] v
inzien
opmerken bemerken merken
(transitive) To become aware of; to observe. [from 17th c.]

notice period notice periods n
opzegtermijn
(labour law) The time period between the receipt of the letter of dismissal and the last working day.

noticeable /ˈnoʊtɪsəbl̩/ /ˈnəʊtɪsəbl̩/ more noticeable most noticeable adj
merkbaar
Capable of being seen or noticed.
opmerkelijk opmerkenswaardig
Worthy of note; significant.

notification /ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌnəʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ notifications n
melding
(uncountable) The act of notifying.

notify /ˈnoʊtɪfaɪ/ v
mededelen notificeren waarschuwen
(transitive) To give (someone) notice (of some event). [from mid-15th c.]

notion /ˈnoʊʃən/ /ˈnəʊʃən/ notions n
besef notie
Mental apprehension of whatever may be known, thought, or imagined; idea, concept.

notoriety /noʊ.tɚ.aɪ.ə.ti/ /nəʊ.təˈɹaɪ.ə.ti/ notorieties n
beruchtheid, notoriteit
An infamous or notorious condition or reputation.

notorious /noʊ-/ /nə(ʊ)ˈtɔː.ɹɪ.əs/ /nəˈtɔ.ɹi.əs/ more notorious most notorious adj
berucht notoir beruchte
Of a person or entity: generally or widely known for something negative; infamous.

notwithstanding /ˌnɑtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/ /ˌnɒtwɪðˈstændɪŋ/ postposition
niettegenstaande
In spite of, despite.

nougat /ˈnuɡət/ /ˈnuːɡɑː/ /ˈnʌɡɪt/ nougats n
noga nougat
(uncountable) A mixture consisting of egg white and a sweetener, variously mixed with (in, _, western, _, Europe) almonds or (in, _, eastern, _, Europe) hazelnuts or (in, _, America) used without nuts as a filler in candy bars.

nought /nɔːt/ noughts n
nul
(UK) Not any quantity of number; zero; the score of no points in a game.
(UK) The figure or character representing, or having the shape of, zero.

noughties /ˈnɔːtiz/ n
jaren nul
(UK, sometimes, capitalized) The decade consisting of the last year of the previous century and the first nine years of the next: from 1900 to 1909, 2000 to 2009, etc.

noun /naʊn/ /næːn/ nouns n
zelfstandig naamwoord substantief
(grammar, narrow sense) A word that functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects, such as person, animal, place, word, thing, phenomenon, substance, quality, or idea; one of the basic parts of speech in many languages, including English.
naamwoord
(grammar, now rare, broad sense) Either a word that can be used to refer to a person, animal, place, thing, phenomenon, substance, quality or idea, or a word that modifies or describes a previous word or its referent; a substantive or adjective, sometimes also including other parts of speech such as numeral or pronoun.

noun class noun classes n
nominale klasse
(linguistics) A grammatical category similar to gender in which nouns may be organised according to meaning, such as sex, animacy or shape. This is a prominent feature of some of the world's languages, notably the Bantu language family.

noun phrase noun phrases n
nominale constituent
(grammar) A phrase that has a noun (or indefinite pronoun) as its head or performs the same grammatical function as a noun.

nourish a viper in one's bosom v
een adder aan zijn borst koesteren
(idiom) To do acts of kindness that will be met with ingratitude and will cause one harm in the end.

nourishing more nourishing most nourishing adj
voedzaam
That provides nourishment; nutritious.

nous /naʊs/ /nuːs/ n
nous
(philosophy) The mind or intellect, reason, both rational and emotional
In Neoplatonism, the divine reason, regarded as first divine emanation.

novation /noʊˈveɪʃən/ novations n
novatie schuldvernieuwing
(legal) A new contract between the original contracting parties whereby the first obligation is extinguished and a new obligation is substituted.

novel /ˈnɑvəl/ /ˈnɒvəl/ [ˈnɒvl̩] more novel most novel adj
nieuw
Original, especially in an interesting way; new and striking; not of the typical or ordinary type.

novel /ˈnɑvəl/ /ˈnɒvəl/ [ˈnɒvl̩] novels n
roman novelle
A work of prose fiction, longer than a novella. [from 17th c.]

novelist /ˈnɑvəlɪst/ /ˈnɒvəlɪst/ novelists n
romancier romanschrijver
An author of novels.

novella /noʊˈvɛlə/ /nəʊˈvɛlə/ /nəˈvɛlə/ novellas novelle n
novelle
A short novel or long short story.

novelty /ˈnɑvəlti/ /ˈnɒvəlti/ novelties n
nieuwigheid
The state of being new or novel; newness.

novemvigintillion numeral
quindeciljoen
(rare, US, modern, _, British, and, Australian) 1090.

novena novenae novenas n
noveen novene
(Roman Catholicism) A recitation of prayers and devotions for nine consecutive days, especially one to a saint to ask for their intercession.

novichok novichoks n
novitsjok
Any of a group of deadly organophosphate nerve agents developed by the Soviet Union in the 1970s and 1980s to evade restrictions on chemical weapons.

novitiate /nəˈvɪʃi.ət/ novitiates n
noviciaat novitiaat
The period during which a novice of a religious order undergoes training.

now /naʊ/ adv
nu nou thans
At the present time.

now /naʊ/ conjunction
nu
Since, because, in light of the fact; often with that.

now /naʊ/ interjection
nu
Indicates a signal to begin.

now /naʊ/ nows n
nu heden
(often, with "the") The state of not paying attention to the future or the past.

now and then /ˌnaʊ ən(d) ˈðɛn/ adv
af en toe nu en dan
(idiomatic) sometimes; occasionally; intermittently

now that conjunction
nu
As a consequence of the fact that; since.

nowadays /ˈnaʊ.ə.deɪz/ adv
tegenwoordig momenteel nu dezer dagen heden heden ten dage
At the present time; in the current era. [from 14th c.]

nowhere /ˈnoʊ.(h)wɛɹ/ /ˈnəʊ.wɛə/ adv
nergens
In no place.

nowhere else adv
nergens anders
(set phrase) In no other place.

nozzle /ˈnɒzəl/ nozzles n
buis pijp
A short tube, usually tapering, forming the vent of a hose or pipe.
overloopventiel pijp
A short outlet or inlet pipe projecting from the end or side of a hollow vessel, as a steam-engine cylinder or a steam boiler.

nu /njuː/ /nu/ nus n
nu
The letter of the Greek alphabet Ν and ν.

nuance /ˈnjuː.ɑːns/ /ˈnuː.ɑːns/ nuances n
nuance
A minor distinction.
nuance subtiliteit
Subtlety or fine detail.

nubile /ˈnjuːbaɪl/ /ˈnubaɪl/ more nubile most nubile adj
huwbaar
Of an age suitable for marriage; marriageable (principally of a young woman). [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

nuclear /ˈn(j)u.kjə.lɚ/ /ˈn(j)u.kli.ɚ/ /ˈnjuː.klɪə(ɹ)/ adj
kern nucleair
Involving energy released by nuclear reactions (fission, fusion, radioactive decay). [from 20th c.]
(biology) Pertaining to the nucleus of a cell. [from 19th c.]
nucleair kern
Relating to a weapon that derives its force from rapid release of energy through nuclear reactions. [from 20th c.]

nuclear bomb nuclear bombs n
kernbom
A nuclear weapon

nuclear energy n
kernenergie
The energy released by a nuclear reaction; either through nuclear fission or nuclear fusion

nuclear family nuclear families n
kerngezin
A family unit consisting of two parents (traditionally a mother and a father) and their children.

nuclear fission nuclear fissions n
kernsplijting splitsen
(nuclear physics) A nuclear reaction in which a large nucleus splits into smaller ones, sometimes accompanied by the simultaneous release of energy.

nuclear fusion nuclear fusions n
kernfusie
(nuclear physics) The combining of the nuclei of small atoms to form the nuclei of larger ones, with a resulting release of large quantities of energy; the process that makes the sun shine, and hydrogen bombs explode.

nuclear physicist nuclear physicists n
kernfysicus

nuclear physics n
kernfysica
The branch of physics that studies the nucleus of the atom, its internal structure and components.

nuclear power nuclear powers n
atoomenergie kernenergie
(uncountable) Power, especially electrical power, obtained using nuclear fission or nuclear fusion.
kernmacht kernmogendheid
(countable) A nation that possesses nuclear weapons.

nuclear power plant nuclear power plants n
kerncentrale
A power plant that obtains its primary energy from the heat generated in nuclear reactions.

nuclear reaction nuclear reactions n
kernreactie nucleaire reactie
A process such as the fission of an atomic nucleus, or the fusion of one or more atomic nuclei and/or subatomic particles in which the number of protons and/or neutrons in a nucleus changes; the reaction products may contain a different element or a different isotope of the same element.

nuclear reactor nuclear reactors n
kernreactor
(physics) Any device in which a controlled chain reaction is maintained for the purpose of creating heat (for power generation) or for creating neutrons and other fission products for experimental, medical or other purposes.

nuclear testing n
atoomproef kernproef
The testing of a nuclear weapons for effectiveness, yield, and explosive capability.

nuclear war nuclear wars n
atoomoorlog kernoorlog
A war fought using nuclear (fission and/or fusion) weapons.

nuclear weapon nuclear weapons n
atoomwapen kernwapen
A weapon that derives its energy from the nuclear reactions of either fission or fusion.

nuclear winter nuclear winters n
nucleaire winter
A predicted drop in global temperature following a nuclear war due to dust in the upper atmosphere reducing sunlight reaching the ground.

nucleic acid /njuːˈkleɪ.ɪk ˈæsɪd/ /njuːˈkliː.ɪk ˈæsɪd/ /nuˈkleɪ.ɪk ˈæsɪd/ nucleic acids n
nucleïnezuur kernzuur
(biochemistry, genetics) Any acidic, chainlike biological macromolecule consisting of multiple repeat units of phosphoric acid, sugar and purine and pyrimidine bases; they are involved in the preservation, replication and expression of hereditary information in every living cell

nucleolus nucleoli n
kernlichaampje nucleolus
(cytology) A conspicuous, rounded body within the nucleus of a cell.

nucleosynthesis nucleosyntheses n
nucleosynthese
(physics, astronomy) Any of several processes that lead to the synthesis of heavier atomic nuclei.

nucleus /ˈnjuː.kli.əs/ /ˈnuː.kli.əs/ nuclei nucleuses n
kern
The core, central part of something, around which other elements are assembled.
kiem
An initial part or version that will receive additions.
atoomkern nucleus
(chemistry, physics) The massive, positively charged central part of an atom, made up of protons and neutrons.
celkern nucleus
(cytology) A large membrane-enclosed organelle found in eukaryotic cells which contains genetic material.
nucleus
(neuroanatomy) A ganglion, cluster of many neuronal bodies where synapsing occurs.

nude /n(j)uːd/ nuder nudest adj
naakt bloot
Without clothing or other covering of the skin; without clothing on the genitals or female nipples.
vleeskleurig
(of clothing, makeup, etc) Of a color (such as beige or tan) that evokes bare flesh.

nude /n(j)uːd/ nudes n
naakt
A painting, sculpture, photograph or other artwork or mass-media-reproduced image depicting one or more human figure(s) in a state of near or total undress.
adamskostuum blootje flikker
(with article, "the nude") The state of total nudity.

nudge /nʌd͡ʒ/ nudges n
por zetje
A gentle push.

nudge /nʌd͡ʒ/ v
porren aanstoten duw geven
(transitive) To push against gently, especially in order to gain attention or give a signal.

nudism /njuː.dɪzəm/ nudisms n
nudisme
The belief in or practice of going nude in social, nonsexualized and frequently mixed-gender groups specifically in cultures where going nude in the social situation is not the norm.

nudist /ˈnudɪst/ nudists n
nudist naaktloper nudiste
A person who practices nudism.

nudist beach nudist beaches n
naaktstrand nudistenstrand
a beach where full nudity in public is permitted.

nudity /ˈnjudɪˌti/ /ˈnudɪti/ nudities n
naaktheid
(uncountable) The state or quality of being without clothing on the body; specifically, the quality of being without clothing on the genitals.

nudiustertian /n(j)ʊdi.əsˈtɜʃɪən/ adj
eergisteren
(rare, obsolete, modern uses probably, _, humorous) Of or relating to the day before yesterday; very recent.

nugatory /ˈn(j)uːɡətɔɹi/ more nugatory most nugatory adj
onbelangrijk
Trivial, trifling or of little importance.
ondoeltreffend ongeldig
Ineffective, invalid or futile.
machteloos
(legal) Having no force, inoperative, ineffectual.

nugget /ˈnʌɡət/ nuggets n
klomp steen
(countable) A small, compact chunk or clump.

nuisance /ˈnjuː.səns/ /ˈnuː.səns/ nuisances n
overlast
A minor annoyance or inconvenience.
(legal) Anything harmful or offensive to the community or to a member of it, for which a legal remedy exists.
lastpost
A person or thing causing annoyance or inconvenience.

null and void adj
van nul en gener waarde nietig
(idiomatic, legal) invalid, cancelled, unenforceable

nullify /ˈnʌlɪfaɪ/ v
annuleren vernietigen ongedaan maken
(transitive, legal) To make legally invalid.

nullipara nulliparae nulliparas n
nullipara
A woman who has never carried a pregnancy beyond 20 weeks (one who has never given birth). It includes women who have experienced spontaneous miscarriages and induced abortions before the mid-point of pregnancy, but not women who have experienced pregnancy loss after 20 weeks.

numb /nʌm/ number numbest adj
bewusteloos verdoofd verkleumd verstijfd
Physically unable to feel, not having the power of sensation.

numb /nʌm/ v
in slaap doen verdoven
(transitive) To cause to become numb (physically or emotionally).

number /ˈnʌmbə/ /ˈnʌmbɚ/ numbers n
aantal hoeveelheid getal
(countable) An abstract entity used to describe quantity.
getal nummer cijfer
(countable, mathematics) An element of one of several sets: natural numbers, integers, rational numbers, real numbers, complex numbers, and sometimes extensions such as hypercomplex numbers, etc.
nummer aantal
(Followed by a numeral; used attributively) Indicating the position of something in a list or sequence. Abbreviations: No or No., no or no. (in each case, sometimes written with a superscript "o", like Nº or №). The symbol "#" is also used in this manner.
getal aantal
(grammar) Of a word or phrase, the state of being singular, dual or plural, shown by inflection.

number /ˈnʌmbə/ /ˈnʌmbɚ/ v
nummeren
(transitive) To label (items) with numbers; to assign numbers to (items).

number line number lines n
getallenlijn
(mathematics) A line that graphically represents the real numbers as a series of points whose distance from an origin is proportional to their value

number one number ones n
kleine boodschap
(childish, euphemistic) Urine; urination.

number theory n
getaltheorie
(mathematics) The branch of pure mathematics concerned with the properties of integers.

number two number twos n
grote boodschap

numbness numbnesses n
gevoelloosheid
Absent or reduced sensitivity to cutaneous stimulation.

numeral /ˈnjuːməɹəl/ /ˈnjuːmɹəl/ /ˈnuməɹəl/ /ˈnumɹəl/ numerals n
cijfer
A symbol that is not a word and represents a number, such as the Arabic numerals 1, 2, 3 and the Roman numerals I, V, X, L.
telwoord
(linguistics) A number word, a simple or compound word for a number often having particular grammatical attributes depending on the language.

numerator /ˈnuː.məɹ.ˌeɪ̯.təɹ/ numerators n
teller
(arithmetic) The number or expression written above the line in a fraction (such as 1 in ½).
An enumerator; someone who counts.

numerical /n(j)uˈmɛɹ.ɪ.kəl/ /n(j)ʉˈmeɹ.ɪ.kəl/ [n(j)uˈmɛɹ.ɪ.kl̩] [n(j)ʉˈmeɹ.ɪ.kl̩] more numerical most numerical adj
numeriek
Of or pertaining to numbers.

numerous /ˈnjuːməɹəs/ /ˈnjuːmɹəs/ /ˈnuməɹəs/ /ˈnumɹəs/ more numerous most numerous adj
talrijk numereus ontelbaar
Indefinitely large numerically, many.

numismatics /ˌnjuː.mɪzˈma.tɪks/ /ˌnuː.məzˈmæ.tɪks/ n
numismatiek muntkunde
The study of coins

numismatist /njuːˈmɪzmətɪst/ numismatists n
numismaat
One who studies and/or collects coins and/or currencies.

numskull numskulls n
leeghoofd
(pejorative) A dunce, mentally dull or stupid person.

nun /nuːn/ /nʊn/ nuns n
noen
The fourteenth letter of many Semitic alphabets/abjads (Phoenician, Aramaic, Hebrew, Syriac, Arabic and others).

nun /nʌn/ nuns n
non zuster
A member of a Christian religious community of women who live by certain vows and usually wear a habit, (Roman Catholicism, specifically) those living together in a cloister.

nunchaku /nən-/ /nʌnˈtʃækuː/ /nʌnˈtʃɑːkuː/ /nʌnˈt͡ʃɑku/ nunchakus n
wurgstokjes
(countable) A weapon originating from Okinawa, Japan, consisting of two sticks joined by a chain or cord. [from 20th c.]

nuncio /-siˌoʊ/ /ˈnʌnʃiˌoʊ/ nuncios n
nuntius
(Roman Catholicism) The ecclesiastic title of a permanent diplomatic representative of the Roman Catholic Church to a sovereign state or international organization, who is accorded a rank equivalent to an accredited ambassador, and may also be given additional privileges including recognition as Dean in a country's diplomatic corps.

nunnery /ˈnʌn(ə)ɹi/ nunneries n
nonnenklooster
(chiefly, _, Christianity) The residence of a female religious community, a monastery for nuns.

nurse /nɜːs/ /nɝs/ nurses n
verpleegster verpleegkundige verpleger
A person trained to provide care for the sick.
min voedster zoogmoeder
A person (usually a woman) who takes care of other people’s young.

nurse /nɜːs/ /nɝs/ v
zogen borstvoeden
(transitive) To breastfeed: to feed (a baby) at the breast; to suckle.
verplegen
(transitive) To care for (someone), especially in sickness; to tend to.
vertroetelen
(transitive) To treat kindly and with extra care.

nurse practitioner nurse practitioners n
verpleegkundig specialist
(medicine) A professional nursing designation recognized in some jurisdictions, denoting an individual who is fully qualified as a nurse and who has additional qualifications and authorization to provide diagnoses and/or treatments, including writing prescriptions .

nursemaid nursemaids n
kindermeisje
A woman or girl employed to care for children.

nursery /ˈnɜːsəɹi/ /ˈnɜːsɹi/ /ˈnɝsəɹi/ /ˈnɝsɹi/ nurseries n
kleuterschool peuterspeelzaal
(countable) A place where nursing or the raising of children is carried on.
kwekerij
(horticulture) A place where young shrubs, trees, vines, etc., are cultivated for transplanting, or (more generally) made available for public sale, a garden centre; also (obsolete) a plantation of young trees.

nursery rhyme nursery rhymes n
kinderlied
A short poem or song for children, mostly anonymous or handed down by folklore

nursery school nursery schools n
peuterklas peuterspeelzaal
(British) A school where pre-school children play and learn at the same time.

nursery web spider nursery web spiders n
kraamwebspin
Any spider, from the family Pisauridae, that builds a "tent" in which the eggs are hatched.

nurseryman /ˈnəːs(ə)ɹɪmən/ nurserymen n
kweker
A person who rears and sells plants in a nursery.

nursing /ˈnɜːsɪŋ/ /ˈnɝsɪŋ/ nursings n
verpleging
The process or profession of caring for patients as a nurse.

nut /nʊt/ /nʌt/ [nɐt] nuts n
noot
(food, broadly) Any of various hard-shelled seeds or hard, dry fruits from various families of plants.
moer
(hardware) A piece of hardware, typically metal and typically hexagonal or square in shape, with a hole through it having internal screw threads, intended to be screwed onto a threaded bolt or other threaded shaft.
(climbing) A shaped piece of metal, threaded by a wire loop, which is jammed in a crack in the rockface and used to protect a climb. (Originally, machine nuts [sense #2] were used for this purpose.)
gek gekkin zot zottin
(slang) A crazy person.
bal teelbal
(vulgar, slang, chiefly plural) A testicle.
kop
(musical instruments, lutherie) On stringed instruments such as guitars and violins, the small piece at the peghead end of the fingerboard that holds the strings at the proper spacing and, in most cases, the proper height.

nutcase /ˈnʌtkeɪs/ nutcases n
oelewapper
(UK, Ireland, humorous) An eccentric or odd person.
koekert koekwaus
(pejorative, slang) Someone who is insane.

nutcracker nutcrackers n
notenkraker
An implement for cracking nuts.
(ornithology) Either of two birds of the genus Nucifraga in the crow family.

nutlet nutlets n
nootje
A small nut.

nutmeg /ˈnʌt.mɛɡ/ nutmegs n
muskaatboom
An evergreen tree (Myristica fragrans) cultivated in the East Indies for its spicy seeds.
nootmuskaat muskaat muskaatnoot
The aromatic seed of this tree, used as a spice.
panna
(football, hockey, basketball) The playing of the ball between the legs of an opponent.

nutmeg /ˈnʌt.mɛɡ/ v
poorten
(sport, transitive) To play the ball between the legs of (an opponent).

nutrient /ˈnjuː.tɹi.ənt/ /ˈnuː.tɹi.ənt/ more nutrient most nutrient adj
voedingsmiddel voedsel
Providing nourishment.

nutrient /ˈnjuː.tɹi.ənt/ /ˈnuː.tɹi.ənt/ nutrients n
nutriënt voedingsstof
A source of nourishment, such as food, that can be metabolized by an organism to give energy and build tissue.

nutrition /njuːˈtɹɪ.ʃən/ /nuˈtɹɪ.ʃən/ nutritions n
voeding
That which nourishes; nutriment.

nutritional more nutritional most nutritional adj
voeding
Of, pertaining to, or providing nutrition.

nutritionist nutritionists n
voedingsdeskundige

nutritious /njuːˈtɹɪʃəs/ /nuːˈtɹɪʃəs/ more nutritious most nutritious adj
voedzaam
(of food or drink) Providing nutrients; healthy to eat.

nuts /nʌts/ more nuts most nuts adj
gek
(colloquial) Insane, mad.

nutshell /ˈnʌt.ʃɛl/ nutshells n
notendop
The shell that surrounds the kernel of a nut.

nux vomica nuces vomicae n
braaknoot braaknotenboom
The strychnine tree, Strychnos nux-vomica, an evergreen tree found in southeastern Asia.

nuzzle /ˈnʌzl̩/ /ˈnʌzəl/ [ˈnʌzɫ̩] v
snuffelen
(ambitransitive) (of animals, lovers, etc) To touch someone or something with the nose.
(obsolete) To go along with the nose to the ground, like a pig.

nychthemeron /nɪkˈθi.mə.ɹɑn/ /nɪkˈθɛ.mɪ.ɹɒn/ /nɪkˈθɛm.ə.ɹɒn/ /nɪkˈθɛməɹɑn/ nychthemera nychthemerons n
etmaal
A period of one day and one night, a date: in the West, this is a period of 24 consecutive hours.

nylon /ˈnaɪlɑn/ /ˈnaɪlɒn/ nylons n
nylon
Originally, the DuPont company trade name for polyamide, a copolymer whose molecules consist of alternating diamine and dicarboxylic acid monomers bonded together; now generically used for this type of polymer.
(in the plural) A stocking originally fabricated from nylon; also used generically for any long, sheer stocking worn on a woman's legs.
(perjoratively, by comparison to silk) A Queen's Counsel, King's Counsel or Senior Counsel who was appointed as a courtesy, rather than on merit.

nymph /ˈnɪmf/ nymphs nymphæ n
nimf
(Greek mythology, Roman mythology) Any female nature spirit associated with water, forests, grotto, wind, etc.
A young girl, especially one who is attractive, beautiful or graceful.
(entomology) The larva of certain insects.

nymphomania /nɪmfəˈmeɪnɪə/ nymphomanias n
nymfomanie
Excess of sexual behaviour or desire in women.

nymphomaniac /ˈnɪmfoʊ ˈmeɪniæk/ more nymphomaniac most nymphomaniac adj
nymfomaan nymfomanisch
(of a woman) Having an excessive libido.

négligée /ˈnɛɡlɪʒeɪ/ négligées n
negligé
(obsolete) A woman's lightweight gown of the eighteenth century. [18th–19th c.]
A woman's loose-fitting nightgown, especially when short, lacy and/or revealing; a nightie. [from 19th c.]

o'clock /oʊˈklɑk/ /əʊˈklɒk/ /əˈklɑk/ /əˈklɒk/ adv
één uur
(modifying a numeral, one to twelve) In conjunction with a numeral, indicates the time within a twelve-hour period (midnight to noon or noon to midnight), specifically the time when the hour hand of a clock points precisely to the symbol or marking corresponding to the designated numeral.
om één uur één uur
(with a numeral, one to twelve) In conjunction with a numeral, indicates the direction, relative to the speaker or a vehicle, especially an aircraft, corresponding to the direction the hour hand is pointing at the time corresponding to the numeral, with twelve representing directly ahead and three being to the right.

oaf /oʊf/ /əʊf/ oafs oaves n
pummel
(pejorative) A person, especially a large male, who is clumsy or a simpleton.

oak /oʊk/ /woʊk/ /əʊk/ adj
eiken
made of oak wood or timber

oak /oʊk/ /woʊk/ /əʊk/ oaks n
eik eikenhout
(uncountable) The wood of the oak.
eik eikenboom
Any tree of other genera and species of trees resembling typical oaks of genus Quercus in some ways.

oaken /ˈəʊk.ən/ adj
eiken eikenhouten
Made from the wood of the oak tree. Also in metaphorical uses, suggesting robustness.

oakum /ˈoʊk(ə)m/ /ˈəʊkəm/ oakums n
werk hede
Fibres chiefly obtained by untwisting old rope, which are used to caulk or pack gaps between boards of wooden ships and joints in masonry and plumbing, and sometimes for dressing wounds.

oakwood oakwoods n
eikenbos eikenbosje
(countable) A wood populated with oak trees.

oar /o(ː)ɹ/ /oə/ /ɔɹ/ /ɔː/ oars n
riem roeiriem
A type of lever used to propel a boat, having a flat blade at one end and a handle at the other, and pivoted in a rowlock atop the gunwale, whereby a rower seated in the boat and pulling the handle can pass the blade through the water by repeated strokes against the water's resistance, thus moving the boat.

oarlock oarlocks n
dol
(nautical) A usually U-shaped device attached to the gunwale of a rowboat to hold the oars in place while rowing.

oasis /oʊˈeɪsəs/ /oʊˈeɪsɪs/ /əʊˈeɪsəs/ /əʊˈeɪsɪs/ oases oasises n
oase
A spring of fresh water, surrounded by a fertile region of vegetation, in a desert.
(figuratively) A quiet, peaceful place or situation separated from surrounding noise or bustle.

oat /oʊt/ /əʊt/ oats n
haver
(uncountable) Widely cultivated cereal grass, typically Avena sativa.

oat milk oat milks n
havermelk
A milky liquid made from oats and used as a milk substitute, cooking ingredient or beverage.

oath /ˈoʊθ/ /ˈəʊθ/ oaths n
eed bezwering
A solemn pledge or promise that invokes a deity, a ruler, or another entity (not necessarily present) to attest the truth of a statement or sincerity of one's desire to fulfill a contract or promise.
eed
A statement or promise which is strengthened (affirmed) by such a pledge.

oatmeal /ˈoʊtmil/ /ˈɒtmiːl/ /ˈəʊtmiːl/ oatmeals n
havermout havervlokken
Meal made from rolled or round oats.
havermoutpap havervlokkenpap
A breakfast cereal made from rolled oats, cooked in milk and/or water.

oats /ˈoʊts/ /ˈəʊts/ n
haver
Seeds of an oat plant, especially prepared as food.

obdurate /-ət/ /ˈɑbd(j)əɹɪt/ /ˈɑbd(j)ʊɹɪt/ /ˈɒbdjʊɹɪt/ /ˈɒbdʒəɹɪt/ /ˈɒbdʒʊɹɪt/ more obdurate most obdurate adj
koppig hardleers onverzettelijk weerbarstig
Stubbornly persistent, generally in wrongdoing; refusing to reform or repent.
keihard
(obsolete) Physically hardened, toughened.

obedience /ə(ʊ)ˈbiːdɪəns/ obediences n
gehoorzaamheid
The quality of being obedient.

obedient /oʊˈbidiənt/ /əʊˈbiːdɪənt/ /əˈbidiənt/ /əˈbiːdɪənt/ more obedient most obedient adj
gehoorzaam
Willing to comply with the commands, orders, or instructions of those in authority.

obediently more obediently most obediently adv
gehoorzaam
In an obedient manner.

obelisk /ˈɑbəlɪsk/ /ˈɒbəlɪsk/ /ˈɔbəlɪsk/ obelisks n
obelisk
(architecture) A tall, square, tapered, stone monolith topped with a pyramidal point, frequently used as a monument. [from mid 16th c.]

obese /oʊˈbis/ /əʊˈbiːs/ /əˈbiːs/ more obese most obese obeser obesest adj
diklijvig obees vetzuchtig
Extremely overweight, especially: weighing more than 20% (for men) or 25% (for women) over their conventionally ideal weight determined by height and build; or, having a body mass index over 30 kg/m2.

obesity /oʊˈbisɪti/ /oʊˈbɛzɪti/ /ə(ʊ)ˈbiːsɪti/ [-ɾi] obesities n
obesitas zwaarlijvigheid
(pathology) The state of being obese.

obey /oʊˈbeɪ/ /əʊˈbeɪ/ /əˈbeɪ/ v
gehoorzamen
(transitive) To do as ordered by (a person, institution etc), to act according to the bidding of.

obfuscate /ˈɑbfəskeɪt/ /ˈɑbfʌskeɪt/ /ˈɒbfəskeɪt/ /ˈɒbfʌskeɪt/ v
verduisteren
To make dark; to overshadow.

obituary /oʊ-/ /əʊ-/ /əˈbɪtjʊ(ə)ɹi/ /əˈbɪt͡ʃuˌɜɹi/ /əˈbɪt͡ʃəɹi/ /əˈbɪt͡ʃəˌwɛɹi/ /əˈbɪt͡ʃɹi/ /əˈbɪt͡ʃʊ(ə)ɹi/ obituaries n
doodsbrief
A brief notice of a person's death, especially one published in a newspaper or other publication; also (obsolete) , the section of a newspaper where notices of deaths are published.
necrologie
(by extension) A brief biography of a person (especially one who is well-known) who has recently died, usually describing their life and achievements, particularly in the form of an article in a news publication or an item in a news broadcast.

object /əbˈd͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈɑb.d͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈɒb.d͡ʒɛkt/ objects n
voorwerp object
A thing that has physical existence but is not alive.
A person or thing toward which an emotion is directed.
lijdend voorwerp meewerkend voorwerp
(grammar) The noun phrase which is an internal complement of a verb phrase or a prepositional phrase. In a verb phrase with a transitive action verb, it is typically the receiver of the action.
object
(object-oriented programming) An instantiation of a class or structure.

object /əbˈd͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈɑb.d͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈɒb.d͡ʒɛkt/ v
tegenwerpen bezwaar maken ertegen zijn protesteren
(intransitive) To disagree with or oppose something or someone; (especially in a Court of Law) to raise an objection.

object-oriented /ˈɒbdʒɛkt ɔɹɪəntɪd/ /ˈɒbdʒɪkt ɒɹɪəntɪd/ more object-oriented most object-oriented adj
objectgeoriënteerd
(programming) Using entities called objects that can process data and exchange messages with other objects.

object-oriented programming n
objectgeoriënteerd programmeren
(programming) A programming paradigm that uses hierarchies of "objects", instantiated from templates called "classes", to design applications and computer programs.

objection /əbˈd͡ʒɛkʃən/ objections n
tegenspraak
The act of objecting.
bezwaar tegenwerping
A statement expressing opposition, or a reason or cause for expressing opposition (generally followed by the adposition to).
bezwaar
(legal) An official protest raised in a court of law during a legal trial over a violation of the rules of the court by the opposing party.

objectionable more objectionable most objectionable adj
aanstotelijk afkeurenswaardig bezwaarlijk laakbaar onaangenaam
Arousing disapproval; worthy of objection; offensive.

objective /ɒbˈd͡ʒɛk.tɪv/ /əbˈd͡ʒɛk.tɪv/ more objective most objective adj
objectief zakelijk
Of or relating to a material object, actual existence or reality.
objectief nuchter
Not influenced by the emotions or prejudices.
objectief
Based on observed facts; without subjective assessment.

objective /ɒbˈd͡ʒɛk.tɪv/ /əbˈd͡ʒɛk.tɪv/ objectives n
object
A material object that physically exists.
doel doelstelling streefdoel
A goal that is striven for.
objectief
The lens or lenses of a camera, microscope, or other optical device closest to the object being examined.

objectively /əbˈd͡ʒɛktɪvli/ more objectively most objectively adv
objectief
In an impartial, objective manner.

objectivity /ˌɑbd͡ʒɛkˈtɪvɪti/ /ˌɒbd͡ʒɛkˈtɪvɪti/ [ˌɑbd͡ʒɛkˈtɪvɪɾi] objectivities n
objectiviteit zakelijkheid
The state of being objective, just, unbiased, and not influenced by emotions or personal prejudices.

objet d'art /ˌɒbʒeɪ ˈdɑː(ɹ)/ objets d'art n
kunstvoorwerp kunstwerk
A work of art with some artistic merit.

objurgation objurgations n
berisping uitbrander verwijt
(uncommon) A strong rebuke or scolding.

oblast /ˈɒbləst/ oblasti oblasts n
oblast
A region or province in Slavic or Slavic-influenced countries.

oblation /oʊˈbleɪʃən/ /ɑːˈbleɪʃən/ /ɒˈbleɪʃən/ /əʊˈbleɪʃən/ oblations n
oblaat
(by extension) A deed or gift offered charitably.

obligation /ɑb.ləˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ obligations n
verplichting plicht
The act of binding oneself by a social, legal, or moral tie to someone.

obligatory /əˈblɪɡət(ə)ɹi/ /əˈblɪɡətɔɹi/ /ˈɑblɪɡətɔɹi/ more obligatory most obligatory adj
verplicht
Imposing obligation, legally, morally, or otherwise; binding; mandatory.

oblige /ɒˈbliːd͡ʒ/ /əˈblaɪd͡ʒ/ /əˈbliːd͡ʒ/ v
verplichten
(transitive) To constrain someone by force or by social, moral or legal means.
een plezier doen plezieren
(transitive, intransitive) To do (someone) a service or favour (hence, originally, creating an obligation).

obliged /əˈblaɪd͡ʒd/ more obliged most obliged adj
verplicht verschuldigd
Under an obligation to do something.

obligee obligees n
crediteur schuldeiser
(legal, finance) The party owed an obligation by another party, the obligor.

obligor /ˈɒblɪɡɔː/ obligors n
debiteur schuldenaar
(legal, finance) The party bearing a legal obligation to another party (the obligee).

oblique /oʊˈbliːk/ /ɑːbˈlaik/ /əˈbliːk/ obliquer obliquest adj
schuin indirect
Not erect or perpendicular; not parallel to, or at right angles from, the base.
indirect
Not straightforward; obscure or confusing.
Not direct in descent; not following the line of father and son; collateral.
(grammar, of speech or narration) Indirect; employing the actual words of the speaker but as related by a third person, having the first person in pronoun and verb converted into the third person and adverbs of present time into the past, etc.

obliterate /oʊ-/ /əˈblɪtəɹeɪt/ /əˈblɪtəɹət/ /əˈblɪtəˌɹeɪt/ [-ɾə-] v
ecraseren uitwissen
To destroy (someone or something) completely, leaving no trace; to annihilate, to wipe out.

oblivion /əˈblɪviːən/ oblivions n
vergetelheid vergeetachtigheid
The state of being completely forgotten, of being reduced to a state of non-existence, extinction, or nothingness, including through war and destruction. (Figuratively) for an area like hell, a wasteland.

oblivious /əˈblɪviːəs/ more oblivious most oblivious adj
onoplettend
(usually followed by to or of) Lacking awareness; unmindful; unaware, unconscious of.
vergeetachtig
Failing to remember; forgetful.

oblong /ˈɑbˌlɔŋ/ /ˈɒblɒŋ/ more oblong most oblong adj
langwerpig
(bookmaking) Having the horizontal axis of a page longer than the vertical; In landscape orientation.

oblong /ˈɑbˌlɔŋ/ /ˈɒblɒŋ/ oblongs n
oblong rechthoek
Something with an oblong shape.

obloquy /ˈɒbləˌkwi/ /ˈɔːbləˌkwi/ obloquies n
laster smaad
Abusive language.

obnoxious /ɒb-/ /əbˈnɑkʃəs/ /əbˈnɒkʃəs/ more obnoxious most obnoxious adj
onuitstaanbaar vervelend onaangenaam onbestaanbaar stuitend weerzinwekkend
Extremely offensive or unpleasant; very annoying, contemptible, or odious.

oboe /ˈoʊboʊ/ oboes n
hobo
A soprano and melody wind instrument in the modern orchestra and wind ensemble. It is a smaller instrument and generally made of grenadilla wood. It is a member of the double reed family.

oboe d'amore /ˌoʊboʊ dɑˈmɔɹeɪ/ /ˌəʊbəʊ daˈmɔːɹeɪ/ oboe d'amores oboes d'amore oboi d'amore n
liefdeshobo oboe d'amore
An instrument of the oboe family, pitched in A below middle C.

oboist oboists n
hoboïst hoboïste
Someone who plays an oboe.

obovate more obovate most obovate adj
obovaat omgekeerd eirond
(botany, mycology) Shaped like an egg, with the broad extremity located away from the base.

obscure /əbˈskjɔː(ɹ)/ /əbˈskjɝ/ /əbˈskjʊə(ɹ)/ /əbˈskjʊɹ/ more obscure most obscure obscurer obscurest adj
duister
Dark, faint or indistinct.
verborgen
Hidden, out of sight or inconspicuous.

obsequious /əbˈsiːkwi.əs/ more obsequious most obsequious adj
kruiperig onderworpen slaafs
Excessively eager and attentive to please or to obey instructions; fawning, subservient, servile.
onderdanig
(archaic) Obedient; compliant with someone else's orders or wishes.

obsequiousness n
kruiperigheid onderworpenheid
The quality of being obsequious; servile compliance.

observance /əbˈzɜːvəns/ /əbˈzɝvəns/ observances n
feestdag
The custom of celebrating a holiday or similar occasion.

observation /-ˈveɪʃn̩/ /ˌɑbzɚˈveɪʃən/ /ˌɒbzəˈveɪʃ(ə)n/ observations n
observatie
waarneming observatie
The act of observing, and the fact of being observed (see observance)
waarneming waarnemen
The act of noting and recording some event; or the record of such noting.
opmerking waarneming
A remark or comment.

observatory /əbˈzɜːvət(ə)ɹi/ /əbˈzɝvətɔɹi/ observatories n
observatorium sterrenwacht
A place where stars, planets and other celestial bodies are observed, usually through a telescope; also place for observing meteorological or other natural phenomena.

observe /ɒbˈzɜːv/ /əbˈzɜːv/ /əbˈzɝv/ v
opmerken volgen observeren respecteren in acht nemen
(transitive) To take note of and celebrate (a holiday or similar occurrence), to keep; to follow (a type of time or calendar reckoning).

observer /ɑb-/ /ɒb-/ /əbˈzɜːvə/ /əbˈzɝvɚ/ observers n
observator waarnemer
One who makes observations, monitors or takes notice
nalever
One who adheres or follows laws, guidelines, etc.
waarnemer
A person sent as a representative, to a meeting or other function to monitor but not to participate
observator
(military) A crew member on an aircraft who makes observations of enemy positions or aircraft
(military) A sentry etc. manning an observation post

obsession /əbˈsɛʃən/ obsessions n
bezetenheid obsessie
An idea that engenders a compulsive or irrational preoccupation, or the preoccupation thereby engendered.
obsessie dwangvoorstelling fixatie
An activity or entity that inspires a compulsive and potentially unhealthy fixation, or the fixation thereby inspired.

obsessive /əbˈsɛsɪv/ more obsessive most obsessive adj
obsederend
Prone to cause obsession.
obsessief dwangmatig
Having one thought or pursuing one activity to the absolute or nearly absolute exclusion of all others.

obsessive /əbˈsɛsɪv/ obsessives n
geobsedeerde
A person who is obsessed, who has an obsession.

obsessive-compulsive disorder obsessive-compulsive disorders n
dwangstoornis
(medicine, psychology) A mental and behavioral disorder, characterized by obsessive intrusive thoughts and a compulsion to ease the resulting distress by repeating specific routines or rituals, regardless of their interference with other activities.

obsidian /əbˈsɪd.i.ən/ /ˌɒbˈsɪd.i.ən/ more obsidian most obsidian adj
obsidiaan
(poetic) Black.

obsidian /əbˈsɪd.i.ən/ /ˌɒbˈsɪd.i.ən/ obsidians n
lavaglas obsidiaan
(mineral) A type of naturally occurring black glass produced by volcanoes.

obsidional /əbˈsɪdɪənəl/ adj
belegering beleger belegerkundig
Pertaining to a siege.

obsidional coin obsidional coins n
belegeringsmunt noodmunt
A coin made in a besieged city, often impure or made from inferior materials.

obsolete /ɑbsəˈliːt/ /ˈɑbsəliːt/ /ˈɒbsəliːt/ more obsolete most obsolete adj
verouderd achterhaald in onbruik
(of words, equipment, etc.) No longer in use; gone into disuse; disused or neglected (often in favour of something newer).
rudimentair
(biology) Imperfectly developed; not very distinct.

obstacle /ˈɑbstəkəl/ /ˈɒbstəkəl/ obstacles n
obstakel belemmering horde
Something that impedes, stands in the way of, or holds up progress, either physically or figuratively

obstacle course obstacle courses n
hindernisbaan
A course with a series of physical challenges that one performs sequentially.

obstetric /əbˈstɛtɹɪk/ adj
verloskundig
Of or relating to obstetrics (the care of women during and after pregnancy).

obstetrician /ˌɑbstəˈtɹɪʃən/ /ˌɒbstəˈtɹɪʃən/ obstetricians n
verloskundige gynaecoloog
(medicine) A physician who specializes in childbirth.

obstinate /ˈɑb.stə.nət/ /ˈɑb.stə.nɪt/ /ˈɒb.stɪ.nət/ /ˈɒb.stɪ.nɪt/ more obstinate most obstinate adj
koppig hardnekkig obstinaat
Stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course, usually with implied unreasonableness; persistent.

obstreperous /ɑːbˈstɹɛpəɹəs/ /ɒbˈstɹɛp.əɹ.əs/ /əbˈstɹɛp.əɹ.əs/ /əbˈstɹɛpəɹəs/ more obstreperous most obstreperous adj
luidruchtig
Attended by, or making, a loud and tumultuous noise; boisterous.
weerbarstig
Stubbornly defiant; disobedient; resistant to authority or control, whether in a noisy manner or not.

obstruct /əbˈstɹʌkt/ v
zicht belemmeren
To get in the way of so as to hide from sight.

obstruction /əbˈstɹʌk.ʃən/ obstructions n
obstructie hindernis obstakel
Something which obstructs or impedes, either intentionally or unintentionally
obstructie belemmering
The condition of having the natural powers obstructed in their usual course; the arrest of the vital functions; death.

obtain /əbˈteɪn/ v
verkrijgen

obtainable more obtainable most obtainable adj
beschikbaar verkrijgbaar
Able to be obtained.

obtrude /ɒbˈtɹuːd/ /əbˈtɹuːd/ v
opdringen
(transitive) To proffer (something) by force; to impose (something) on someone or into some area. [from 16th c.]

obtuse /-ˈtʃuːs/ /ɑb-/ /əbˈt(j)us/ /əbˈtjuːs/ more obtuse most obtuse obtuser obtusest adj
bot stomp
(botany, zoology) Blunt, or rounded at the extremity.
afgestompt stomp
Intellectually dull or dim-witted.
gesmoord
Of sound, etc.: deadened, muffled, muted.

obverse adj
voorkant
Turned or facing toward the observer.

obverse obverses n
voorzijde
The heads side of a coin, or the side of a medal or badge that has the principal design.

obviate /ˈɒb.viˌeɪt/ /ˈɔb.viˌeɪt/ v
maken omzeilen overbodig
(transitive) To anticipate and prevent or bypass (something which would otherwise have been necessary or required).

obviation /ˌɒbviˈeɪʃən/ obviations n
omzeiling
The act of obviating; deterrence or prevention.

obvious /ˈɑ.vi.əs/ /ˈɑb.vi.əs/ /ˈɒ.vɪəs/ /ˈɒb.vɪəs/ /ˈɒv.jəs/ more obvious most obvious adj
overduidelijk voor de hand liggend voordehandliggend
Easily discovered, seen, or understood; self-explanatory.

obviously /ˈɑ(b).vi(.)əs.li/ /ˈɒ(b).vi.əs.li/ /ˈɒ(b).vjəs.li/ /ˈɒ(b).vɪəs.li/ /ˈɔ(b).vi.ɘs.li/ /ˈɔv.jɘs.li/ more obviously most obviously adv
vanzelfsprekend overduidelijk
In an obvious or clearly apparent manner.

ocarina /oʊkəˈɹinə/ /ɑkəˈɹinə/ /ɒkəˈɹiːnə/ ocarinas n
ocarina
(musical instruments) A woodwind musical instrument that is closed at both sides to produce an enclosed space, and punctured with finger holes.

occasion /əˈkeɪʒən/ occasions n
gelegenheid
A favorable opportunity; a convenient or timely chance. [from 14th c.]
aanleiding
An occurrence or state of affairs which causes some event or reaction; a motive or reason. [from 14th c.]
gebeurtenis voorval
A particular happening; an instance or time when something occurred. [from 15th c.]
behoefte noodzaak
Need; requirement, necessity. [from 16th c.]
gebeurtenis
A special event or function. [from 19th c.]

occasion /əˈkeɪʒən/ v
veroorzaken
(transitive) To cause; to produce; to induce

occasional /əˈkeɪʒ(ə)nəl/ more occasional most occasional adj
af en toe indicenteel nu en dan occasioneel toevallig
Occurring or appearing irregularly from time to time, but not often.

occasional table occasional tables n
bijzettafel
Any small table, such as an end table, having no particular function. It can typically be folded away.

occasionally /əˈkeɪʒnəli/ /əˈkeɪʒənli/ /əˈkeɪʒənəli/ more occasionally most occasionally adv
af en toe nu en dan soms wel eens
From time to time; sometimes; at relatively infrequent intervals. [from 15th c.]

occipital /ɑkˈsɪp.ət.l̩/ /ɒkˈsɪp.ɪt.l̩/ /ɒkˈsɪp.ɪt.əl/ adj
occipitaal
(anatomy) Of, pertaining to, or located within or near the occiput (back of the head) or the occipital bone.

occipital lobe /ˌɑkˈsɪpɪtəl ˌloʊb/ occipital lobes n
occipitale kwab
(anatomy) One of the four major divisions of the cerebrum of the brain, located at the back of the head.

occiput /ˈɑk.səp.ət/ /ˈɑk.səˌpʌt/ /ˈɒk.sɪ.pʌt/ occipita occiputs n
achterhoofd

occluded front occluded fronts n
occlusiefront
(meteorology) A front that occurs when a cold front overtakes a warm front at the surface and a temperature contrast exists between the advancing and retreating cold air masses.

occult /əˈkʌlt/ /ˈɒk.ʌlt/ more occult most occult adj
latent verborgen
(medicine) Secret; hidden from general knowledge; undetected.
occult
Related to the occult; pertaining to mysticism, magic, or astrology.

occult /əˈkʌlt/ /ˈɒk.ʌlt/ n
occultisme occulte
(usually, _, with "the") Supernatural affairs.

occult /əˈkʌlt/ /ˈɒk.ʌlt/ v
verduisteren bedekken
(transitive, astronomy) To cover or hide from view.

occultation /ˌɑkəlˈteɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌɒkəlˈteɪʃ(ə)n/ occultations n
bedekking occultatie
(astronomy) An astronomical event that occurs when one celestial object is hidden by another celestial object that passes between it and the observer when the nearer object appears larger and completely hides the more distant object.

occupant /ˈɑk.jə.pənt/ /ˈɒk.jʊ.pənt/ occupants n
inzittende
A person sitting in a car or other vehicle.
bewoner
The owner or tenant of a property.

occupation /ˌɑkjəˈpeɪʃən/ /ˌɑkjʊˈpeɪʃən/ /ˌɒkjəˈpeɪʃən/ /ˌɒkjʊˈpeɪʃən/ occupations n
bezigheid
An activity or task with which one occupies oneself; usually specifically the productive activity, service, trade, or craft for which one is regularly paid; a job.
bezetting
The control of a country or region by a hostile military and/or paramilitary force.

occupied /ˈɑkjəpaɪd/ more occupied most occupied adj
bezet gereserveerd
Reserved, engaged.
bezet bezig
Busy, unavailable.
bezet
Subjugated, under the control of a foreign military presence.

occupied /ˈɑkjəpaɪd/ more occupied most occupied interjection
bezet
Used to communicate that a toilet is unavailable.

occupier occupiers n
bezetter
One who occupies, particularly with respect to a foreign government controlling the territory of another.

occupy /ˈɑkjəpaɪ/ /ˈɒkjʊpaɪ/ v
bezetten bewonen
(military) To have, or to have taken, possession or control of (a territory).

occur /əˈkɜː/ /əˈkɝ/ v
plaatsvinden
(intransitive) To happen or take place.
gebeuren plaatsvinden voorkomen aanbieden voordoen zich
(intransitive) To present or offer itself.
invallen opkomen verschijnen
(impersonal) To come or be presented to the mind; to suggest itself.
voorkomen
(intransitive, sciences) To be present or found.

occurrence /əˈkɐɹ.ən(t)s/ /əˈkɜːɹ.ən(t)s/ /əˈkɝ.ən(t)s/ /əˈkɵːɹ.ən(t)s/ /əˈkʌɹ.ən(t)s/ /ɜː/ occurrences n
voorval
An actual instance when a situation occurs; an event or happening.

ocean /ˈoʊ.ʃən/ /ˈəʊ.ʃən/ oceans n
oceaan wereldzee
(countable) One of the large bodies of water separating the continents.

oceanic /ˌəʊsiˈænɪk/ /ˌəʊʃiˈænɪk/ more oceanic most oceanic adj
oceanisch
Of or relating to the ocean.

oceanographer /ˌoʊʃəˈnɑɡɹəfəɹ/ oceanographers n
oceanograaf
a person who studies oceanography, the science of oceans

oceanographic /ˌoʊʃənəˈɡɹæfɪk/ adj
oceanografisch
relating to oceanography, the science of oceans

oceanography /ˌoʊʃəˈnɑɡɹəfi/ /ˌəʊʃjəˈnɒɡɹəfi/ n
oceanografie zeekunde oceanologie
The exploration and scientific study of the oceans and ocean floor.

oceanwater n
oceaanwater
The water of the ocean.

ocelot /ˈɑsəlɑt/ /ˈɒsəlɒt/ ocelots n
ocelot pardelkat
An American feline carnivore (Leopardus pardalis, syn. Felis pardalis) covered with blackish ocellated spots and blotches which are variously arranged.

ochlocracy /ɑkˈlɑ.kɹə.si/ /ɒkˈlɒk.ɹə.si/ /ɔkˈlɔ.kɹə.si/ ochlocracies n
ochlocratie
Mob rule; government by the masses; mobocracy. [from 1475–1485.]

ochre /ˈoʊkɚ/ /ˈəʊkə/ adj
oker okerkleurig
Having a yellow-orange colour.

ochre /ˈoʊkɚ/ /ˈəʊkə/ ochres n
oker
A clay earth pigment containing silica, aluminum and ferric oxide
oker okerkleur
A somewhat dark yellowish orange colour

octadecagon octadecagons n
achttienhoek
(geometry, rare) A polygon with 18 sides and 18 vertices.

octagon /ˈɑktəˌɡɑn/ /ˈɒktəɡ(ə)n/ octagons n
achthoek
(geometry, also, attributively) A polygon with eight sides and eight angles.

octagonal /ɑkˈtæɡ.ə.n(ə)l/ adj
achthoekig
(geometry) Shaped like an octagon, in having eight sides and eight angles.

octahedron octahedra octahedrons n
octaëder regelmatig achtvlak
(geometry) a polyhedron with eight faces; the regular octahedron has regular triangles as faces and is one of the Platonic solids.

octane /ˈɒk.teɪn/ octanes n
octaan
(organic compound) Any of the eighteen isomeric aliphatic hydrocarbons (C8H18) found in petroleum, especially an iso-octane 2,2,4 trimethyl-pentane; they are used as fuels and solvents.

octathlon /ɒkˈtæθlɒn/ octathla octathlons n
achtkamp
(athletics) A sporting event consisting of eight different sports or contests.

octave /ˈɑkteɪv/ /ˈɑktɪv/ /ˈɒkteɪv/ /ˈɒktɪv/ octaves n
octaaf
(music) An interval of twelve semitones spanning eight degrees of the diatonic scale, representing a doubling or halving in pitch frequency.
(Christianity) An eight-day period beginning on a feast day in the Latin rite of the Catholic Church.

octopus /ˈɑktəpəs/ /ˈɑktəpʊs/ /ˈɒktəpəs/ /ˈɒktəpʊs/ octopi octopii octopodes octopuses octopusses n
octopus kraak inktvis
(uncountable) The flesh of these marine molluscs eaten as food.

octosyllabic /ˌɑk.toʊ.sɪˈlæb.ɪk/ /ˌɒk.təʊ.sɪˈlæb.ɪk/ /ˌɔk.təʉ.sɪˈlæb.ɪk/ adj
achtlettergrepig
Containing eight syllables

octovigintillion numeral
quattuordeciljard
(rare, US, modern, _, British, and, Australian) 1087.

octuplet octuplets n
achtling
(music) A group of eight notes played in the time of six.
A group of eight children born together.

odalisque /oʊdlˈisk/ /ˈoʊdlɪsk/ /ˈɒd(ə)lɪsk/ /ˈəʊd(ə)lɪsk/ odalisques n
odalisk
(historical) A female slave in a harem, especially one in the Ottoman seraglio.

odd /ɑd/ /ɒd/ odder oddest adj
raar vreemd merkwaardig
Peculiar, singular and strange in looks or character; eccentric, bizarre.
overblijvend resterend
(not comparable) Left over, remaining after the rest have been paired or grouped.
uitzonderlijk zeldzaam
(not comparable) Scattered; occasional, infrequent; not forming part of a set or pattern.
onregelmatig
(not comparable) Not regular or planned.
oneven onpaar
(maths, not comparable) Numerically indivisible by two.
ongeveer bij benadering
(not comparable, in combination with a number) About, approximately; somewhat more than (an approximated round number).

odd number odd numbers n
oneven getal

odd-pinnate adj
oneven geveerd
(botany) pinnate with a single leaflets at the apex

oddball /ˈɑːdˌbɔl/ oddballs n
kwast
An eccentric or unusual person.

oddity /ˈɒdɪti/ oddities n
rariteit
(uncountable) Strangeness.

odds and ends n
brokstukken van alles en nog wat
(idiomatic) Miscellaneous things.

ode /od/ /oʊd/ /əʊd/ odes n
lofdicht ode
A short poetical composition proper to be set to music or sung; a lyric poem; especially, now, a poem characterized by sustained noble sentiment and appropriate dignity of style.

odious /ˈoʊ.di.əs/ /ˈəʊ.di.əs/ more odious most odious adj
hatelijk hatelijke
Arousing or meriting strong dislike, aversion, or intense displeasure.

odometer /oʊˈdɑːmətɚ/ /əʊˈdɒmətə/ /əʊˈdɒmɪtə/ odometers n
kilometerteller
An instrument, usually embedded within the speedometer of a vehicle, that measures the distance the vehicle has traveled since production.

odontophobia odontophobias n
dentofobie odontofobie tandartsangst tandartsfobie tandartsvrees
An irrational fear of dentistry.

odor /ˈoʊ.dɚ/ /ˈəʊ.də/ odors n
reuk
Any smell, whether fragrant or offensive.

oenology /iˈnɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /iˈnɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ n
oenologie
The scientific study of wines and winemaking.

oesophagus /iːˈsɒfəɡəs/ /ɪˈsɑfəɡəs/ /ɪˈsɒfəɡəs/ oesophagi oesophaguses n
slokdarm oesophagus
(anatomy) The tube that carries food from the pharynx to the stomach.

oeuvre /ˈuːvɹə/ /ˈəːvɹə/ /ˈɜːvɹə/ oeuvres n
oeuvre
(uncountable, collective) The complete body of an artist's work.

of /ɒv/ /ɔv/ /ə/ /əv/ /ʌv/ preposition
van
Introducing an epithet that indicates a birthplace, residence, dominion, or other place associated with the individual.
Indicating a (non-physical) source of action or emotion; introducing a cause, instigation; from, out of, as an expression of. [from 9th c.]
(following an adjective) Used to indicate the agent of something described by the adjective. [from 16th c.]
Belonging to (someone or something) as something they possess or have as a characteristic; the "possessive genitive". (With abstract nouns, this intersects with the subjective genitive, above under "agency" senses.) [from 13th c.]
Belonging to, existing in, or taking place in a given location, place or time. Compare "origin" senses, above. [from 9th c.]
(archaic, or, literary) Links an adjective with a noun or noun phrase to form a quasi-adverbial qualifier; in respect to, as regards. [from 13th c.]
voor
Used to introduce the "subjective genitive"; following a noun to form the head of a postmodifying noun phrase (see also 'Possession' senses below). [from 13th c.]
-e- -en- -s-
Used to link a given class of things with a specific example of that class. [from 12th c.]
van over aan
(following an adjective) Introduces its subject matter. [from 15th c.]
Introducing subject matter.
Links an intransitive verb, or a transitive verb and its subject (especially verbs to do with thinking, feeling, expressing etc.), with its subject-matter; concerning, with regard to. [from 10th c.]

of age
meerderjarig volwassen
Old enough to be considered an adult (in law, or by society generally).

of all time
aller tijden
Ever.

of course /əv ˈkoə(ɹ)s/ /əv ˈkɔː(ɹ)s/ adv
natuurlijk uiteraard tuurlijk
Naturally, as would be expected; for obvious reasons, obviously. [from 19th c.]

of late
de laatste tijd
(idiomatic) In the recent past; recently; lately.

of one mind
eensgezind
(idiomatic, of two or more people) Having the same viewpoint, opinion, or attitude; in agreement.

of one's own accord /əv ˌwʌnz oʊn əˈkɔɹd/ /əv ˌwʌnz əʊn əˈkɔːd/
goedschiks op eigen houtje
On one's (or its) own initiative; under one's (or its) own power, without being commanded or controlled.

of someone's dreams
van zijn dromen

of the century
van de eeuw
Used to indicate the most remarkable example of its kind in recent history.

off /ɑf/ /ɒf/ /ɔf/ /ɔːf/ more off most off adj
bedorven uit

off /ɑf/ /ɒf/ /ɔf/ /ɔːf/ adv
af
weg
In a direction away from the speaker or other reference point.
uit
Into a state of non-operation or non-existence.

off /ɑf/ /ɒf/ /ɔf/ /ɔːf/ preposition
van

off-putting more off-putting most off-putting adj
afstotend vervelend
Disconcerting, annoying or repulsive; tending to put off.

off-roader off-roaders n
terreinauto terreinwagen
(idiomatic) A vehicle that is designed to drive off the road.

off-the-wall more off-the-wall most off-the-wall adj
buitenissig
(idiomatic) Wildly unconventional; bizarre; absurd.

off-white adj
vuilwit
Of a very pale colour that is almost white.

off-white off-whites n
gebroken wit vuilwit
A very pale colour that is almost white.

offal /ˈɑfl̩/ /ˈɒfl̩/ /ˈɔfl̩/ offals n
orgaanvlees slachtafval
The internal organs of an animal, used as food.

offend /əˈfɛnd/ v
beledigen kwetsen
(transitive) To hurt the feelings of; to displease; to make angry; to insult.
aanstoot nemen zich ergeren
(intransitive) To feel or become offended; to take insult.
kwetsen misdoen
(transitive) To transgress or violate a law or moral requirement.
ergeren irriteren kwellen kwetsen pijnigen
(obsolete, transitive, archaic, biblical) To cause to stumble; to cause to sin or to fall.

offender offenders n
schuldige
A person who commits an offense against the law, a lawbreaker.

offensive /əˈfɛnsɪv/ /ˈɔˌfɛnsɪv/ more offensive most offensive adj
beledigend walgelijk weerzinwekkend
Causing offense; arousing a visceral reaction of disgust, anger, hatred, sadness, or indignation.
offensief
Relating to an offense or attack, as opposed to defensive.
aanvallend offensief
(sports) Having to do with play directed at scoring.

offensive /əˈfɛnsɪv/ /ˈɔˌfɛnsɪv/ offensives n
offensief aanval inval
(countable, military) An attack.
klaar om aan te vallen
(uncountable) The posture of attacking or being able to attack.

offer /ˈɑfɚ/ /ˈɒfə(ɹ)/ /ˈɔfɚ/ /ˈɔːfə(ɹ)/ offers n
aanbod voorstel aanbieding bod aanzoek
A proposal that has been made.
voorstel bod
Something put forth, bid, proffered or tendered.
bod
(legal) An invitation to enter into a binding contract communicated to another party which contains terms sufficiently definite to create an enforceable contract if the other party accepts the invitation.

offer /ˈɑfɚ/ /ˈɒfə(ɹ)/ /ˈɔfɚ/ /ˈɔːfə(ɹ)/ v
voorstellen indienen presenteren
(intransitive) To propose or express one's willingness (to do something).
(transitive) To present in words; to proffer; to make a proposal of; to suggest.
aanbieden voorstellen presenteren vertonen
(transitive) To place at someone’s disposal; to present (something) to be either accepted or turned down.
offeren
(transitive) To present (something) to God or gods as a gesture of worship, or for a sacrifice.

offer one's condolences v
condoleren
(idiomatic) To offer sympathy to someone who has recently experienced the loss of a loved one.

offertory /ˈɑfəɹˌtɔɹi/ /ˈɒfət(ə)ɹi/ offertories n
collecte
(Christianity) A prayer said or sung as an anthem while offerings of bread and wine are placed on the altar during the Roman Catholic Mass or the Anglican Communion service. [from 14th c.]
offertorium collecte
(Christianity) The part of the Eucharist service when offerings of bread and wine are placed on the altar and when any collection is taken; also, the money or other things collected. [from 15th c.]

office /ˈɑfɪs/ /ˈɒfɪs/ /ˈɔfɪs/ offices n
dienst
(religion) A ceremonial duty or service, particularly:
bureau dienst overheidsdienst
Official position, particularly high employment within government; tenure in such a position.
kantoor bureau
A room, set of rooms, or building used for non-manual work, particularly:

office automation office automations n
kantoorautomatisering
The varied computer machinery and software used to digitally create, collect, store, manipulate, and relay office information needed for accomplishing basic tasks.

office boy office boys n
kantoorknecht
A junior male clerk employed in a professional office to perform odd jobs, such as running errands or making copies.

office chair office chairs n
bureaustoel
A chair that is designed for use at a desk in an office. It is generally comfortable and adjustable and can swivel 360 degrees and has wheels.

office hours n
kantooruren
The times, typically from about 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, when non-24/7 office workers are at their desks.
spreekuur
A pre-arranged time when a person whose occupation frequently takes them away from their office during working hours is available in their office to answer questions or provide assistance without the requirement for an appointment.

officer /ˈɑfəsɚ/ /ˈɑfɪsɚ/ /ˈɒfsə/ /ˈɒfəsə/ /ˈɒfɪsə/ /ˈɔfəsɚ/ /ˈɔfɪsɚ/ officers n
officier
One who has a position of authority in a hierarchical organization, especially in military, police or government organizations.
A respectful term of address for an officer, especially a police officer.

official /əˈfɪʃəl/ more official most official adj
officieel
Of or pertaining to an office or public trust.
officieel ambtelijk
Relating to an office; especially, to a subordinate executive officer or attendant.

official /əˈfɪʃəl/ officials n
ambtenaar beambte functionaris
An office holder, a person holding an official position in government, sports, or other organization.

official language official languages n
ambtstaal officiële taal
A language afforded an elevated status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction, typically for government use.

officially /əˈfɪʃəli/ more officially most officially adv
officieel
In an official manner; according to official rules or regulations.

officious more officious most officious adj
bereidwillig overijverig
(obsolete) Obliging, attentive, eager to please.
opdringerig
Offensively intrusive or interfering in offering advice and services.

offline /ɑfˈlaɪn/ /ɒfˈlaɪn/ /ɔfˈlaɪn/ adj
offline ontkoppeld
Of a system, currently not connected (generally electrically) to a larger network. For example, a power plant which is not connected to the grid, or a computer which is not connected to the Internet or to any other communications service.

offset /ɑfˈsɛt/ /ɒfˈsɛt/ /ɔfˈsɛt/ /ˈɑf.sɛt/ /ˈɒf.sɛt/ /ˈɔf.sɛt/ offsets n
compensatie
Anything that acts as counterbalance; a compensating equivalent.
tegenpartij
(international trade) A form of countertrade arrangement, in which the seller agrees to purchase within a set time frame products of a certain value from the buying country. This kind of agreement may be used in large international public sector contracts such as arms sales.
begin
(c. 1555) A time at which something begins; outset.
offset
(programming) The difference between a target memory address and a base address.
sprong verspringing
The distance by which one thing is out of alignment with another.

offset printing n
offsetdruk
Printing by the offset process, in which ink is carried from a metal plate to a rubber blanket (“offset cylinder”) and from there to the printing surface.

offshoot offshoots n
zijtak
Something which shoots off or separates from a main stem or branch of a plant.
uitloper
Somethng which develops from something else.

offshore /ɒfˈʃɔː(ɹ)/ adj
buiten de kust
Located in the sea away from the coast.

offshore /ɒfˈʃɔː(ɹ)/ v
delokaliseren verplaatsen
To move industrial production from one region to another or from one country to another, usually seeking lower business costs, like labor.

offside /ɒfˈsaɪd/ offsides n
buitenspel
(sports) An offside play.

offside trap offside traps n
buitenspelval
(football) A defensive play intended to catch the attacking team offside, generally in such a way that the defense line suddenly and simultaneously moves forward.

offsplit offsplits n
afscheiding afsplitsing
A splitting off or breaking away from; a secession; divergence.

offspring /ˈɑfspɹɪŋ/ /ˈɒfspɹɪŋ/ /ˈɔfspɹɪŋ/ offspring offsprings n
oir
nageslacht kind afstammeling afstammelingen kinderen kinders
An animal or plant's progeny or young.
productie voortbrengst
(figuratively) Anything produced; the result of an entity's efforts.

often /ˈɑf(t)ən/ /ˈɒf(t)ən/ /ˈɔf(t)ən/ /ˈɔːf(t)ən/ more often most often oftener oftenest adv
vaak dikwijls menigmaal
Frequently; many times.

oghamic adj
Ogham
In, of, or pertaining to Ogham.

ogle /ˈoʊɡl̩/ /ˈɑɡl̩/ /ˈɒɡl̩/ /ˈəʊɡl̩/ v
lonken gluren
(transitive, intransitive) To stare at (someone or something), especially impertinently, amorously, or covetously.

ogonek /ɒˈɡɒnɛk/ /ɔˈɡɔnɛk/ /ˈoʊɡənɛk/ /ˈəʊɡənɛk/ ogoneks n
ogonek
(orthography) A hook-shaped diacritical mark ⟨◌̨⟩ attached underneath a vowel, typically to indicate nasalization, as in Ąą, Ęę, Įį, Ǫǫ or Ųų.

ogre /ˈoʊ.ɡɚ/ /ˈəʊ.ɡə/ ogres n
oger ondier
(mythology) A type of brutish giant from folk tales that eats human flesh.
boeman ondier
(figuratively) A brutish man reminiscent of the mythical ogre.

oh /oʊ/ /əʊ/ interjection
o
Expression of surprise.

oh dear interjection
oei
An expression of dismay, concern, worry or disapproval.

oh my God interjection
goeie genade lieve hemel oh, mijn God
(potentially, _, offensive) An expression of anger, frustration, excitement, shock, awe, dismay, etc.

oh no /(ˈ)əʊ ˈnəʊ/ interjection
o nee
An exclamation or expression of alarm, concern, or resentment about a problem or error.

oh well /ˈoʊ wɛl/ /ˈəʊ wɛl/ interjection
ach ja
(idiomatic) An expression of mild disappointment or resignation; too bad, it's a pity.

ohm /oʊm/ /əʊm/ ohms n
ohm
In the International System of Units, the derived unit of electrical resistance; the electrical resistance of a device across which a potential difference of one volt causes a current of one ampere. Symbol: Ω

oil /ɔl/ /ɔɪ(ə)l/ [ɔɪ(ə)ɫ] oils n
olie
Liquid fat.
olie aardolie petroleum
Petroleum-based liquid used as fuel or lubricant.
plantaardige olie plantenolie
(attributive) Containing oil, conveying oil; intended for or capable of containing oil.

oil /ɔl/ /ɔɪ(ə)l/ [ɔɪ(ə)ɫ] v
oliën smeren
(transitive) To lubricate with oil.
invetten oliën
(transitive) To grease with oil for cooking.

oil field oil fields n
olieveld
An area under which are reserves of petroleum, especially one with productive oil wells.

oil lamp oil lamps n
olielamp
A simple vessel used to produce light continuously for a period of time from a liquid fuel source.

oil mill oil mills n
oliemolen
A factory in which vegetable oil is extracted from seeds or beans by milling

oil paint oil paints n
olieverf
A paint in which the colours or pigments are suspended in an oil-based carrier such as linseed oil which hardens on exposure to the air.

oil painting oil paintings n
olieverfschilderij
A painting done with oil paints.

oil palm oil palms n
oliepalm
Elaeis guineensis, the principal source of palm oil and palm kernel oil.

oil pipeline n
oliepijpleiding
A pipeline that carries (crude) oil. (This entry is a translation hub.)

oil rig oil rigs n
boortoren
A rig, consisting of platform and machinery, used to drill for oil and other petroleum products like natural gas.

oil shale oil shales n
olieschalie
A sedimentary rock containing kerogen from which petroleum-like shale oil can be produced by pyrolysis, hydrogenation, or thermal dissolution.

oil tanker oil tankers n
olietanker
(watercraft) A ship that transports oil (petroleum).

oil well oil wells n
oliebron
A hole drilled into the earth from which petroleum is pumped.

oilbird oilbirds n
vetvogel
Steatornis caripensis, a nocturnal South American bird related to the nightjars that feeds on the fruit of the oil palm and tropical laurels.

oily /ˈɔɪli/ oilier oiliest adj
olieachtig
Relating to or resembling oil.
oliehoudend
Covered with or containing oil.

oink /ɔɪŋk/ interjection
knor
Representing the grunting sound made by a pig.

oink /ɔɪŋk/ v
knorren
(intransitive) Of a pig or in imitation thereof, to make its characteristic sound.

ointment /ˈɔɪn(t)m(ə)nt/ /ˈɔɪntm(ə)nt/ [ˈɔ̃ɪ̃(n)ʔ.mɪ̃(n)ʔ] ointments n
zalf smeersel
(medicine) A viscous preparation of oils and/or fats, usually containing medication, used as a treatment or as an emollient.

okapi /oʊˈkɑpi/ /ə(ʊ)ˈkɑːpi/ /əʊˈkɑːpi/ okapi okapis n
okapi
A large ruminant mammal, Okapia johnstoni, found in the rainforests of the Congo, related to the giraffe but with a much shorter neck, a reddish-brown coat, and zebra-like stripes on its hindquarters. [from early 20th c.]

okara /əʊˈkɑːɹə/ n
sojapulp
A food made from soybean pulp; a by-product of soy milk production.

okey-dokey interjection
okido
An exclamation of accordance; okay, OK.

old /aʉld/ /ˈoʊld/ /ˈəʊld/ [ɒʊ(ɫ)d] [ˈɒʊ(ɫ)d] [ˈɔʊ(ɫ)d] elder eldest older oldermost oldest adj
oud
Of an object, concept, relationship, etc., having existed for a relatively long period of time.
Of a living being, having lived for most of the expected years.
Of a perishable item, having existed for most of, or more than, its shelf life.
Having been used and thus no longer new or unused.
Having existed or lived for the specified time.
voormalig vorig
Former, previous.

old age n
ouderdom
The latter part of life, the part of life after one's prime.

old guard old guards n
oude garde
A (comparatively) conservative, reactionary faction that is more unwilling to accept new ideas than their peers are.
Collectively, the members of a team who have been a long time in a place.

old hand old hands n
oude rot
(idiomatic) A person who is experienced at a certain activity.

old saw old saws n
gezegde
(idiomatic) A cliché, saying, or overused expression; especially a proverb or maxim.

old school n
oude stempel
(informal, idiomatic) A style, way of thinking, or method for accomplishing a task that was employed in a former era, remembered either for its inferiority to the current method, or for its time-honored superiority over the new way.

old wine in a new bottle n
oude wijn in nieuwe flessen
(idiomatic) An existing concept or institution offered as though it were a new one.

old wives' tale old wives' tales n
bakerpraatje
A rumour, myth or superstition; something which is almost certainly untrue, despite acceptance by many.

old woman old women n
oude vrouw ouwe vrouw
(literally) An elderly woman.
oud wijf
(countable, informal, derogatory) A person (irrespective of age or sex) who is always complaining about his or her situation.

old-fashioned /oʊldˈfæʃənd/ /əʊldˈfæʃənd/ more old-fashioned most old-fashioned older-fashioned oldest-fashioned adj
ouderwets
Of a thing: outdated or no longer in vogue.
Of a person: preferring the customs of earlier times.

old-growth forest old-growth forests n
oerbos primair bos
(forestry) A forest that has attained great age without significant disturbance.

older sister older sisters n
oudere zus
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see older,‎ sister. (This entry is a translation hub.)

oldest /ˈoʊldəst/ /ˈəʊldəst/ adj
oudst
greatest in age or seniority

oldie /ˈoʊldi/ /ˈəʊldi/ oldies n
gouwe ouwe
(informal) A song or record from a previous era.

oleaginous /ˌoʊ.liˈæd͡ʒ.ɪ.nəs/ /ˌəʊ.lɪˈæd͡ʒ.ɪ.nəs/ more oleaginous most oleaginous adj
gladjakkerig zalvend
(of manner or speech) Falsely or affectedly earnest; persuasively suave.

olericulture n
groenteteelt
The field of horticulture dealing with the production, storage, processing and marketing of vegetables

olfaction olfactions n
reukzin
The sense of smell; the detection of airborne molecules.

olfactory /oʊlˈfæk.təɹ.i/ /ɑlˈfæk.təɹ.i/ /ɒlˈfak.tə.ɹi/ /ɒlˈfak.tɹi/ adj
olfactorisch
(relational) Concerning the sense of smell.

oligarch /ˈoʊləɡɑɹk/ /ˈɑləɡɑɹk/ oligarchs n
oligarch
A member of an oligarchy; someone who is part of a small group that runs a country.

oligarchic adj
oligarchisch
Of or pertaining to oligarchy.

oligarchy /ˈoʊlɪˌɡɑɹki/ /ˈɑːlɪˌɡɑɹki/ /ˈɒlɪˌɡɑːki/ oligarchies n
oligarchie
A government run by only a few, often the wealthy.
Those who make up an oligarchic government.
A state ruled by such a government.

oligolecithal adj
oligolecitaal

oligomer /əˈlɪ.ɡə.məɹ/ oligomers n
oligomeer
(chemistry) A compound intermediate between a monomer and a polymer, normally having a specified number of units between about five and a hundred.

oligopoly /ɒlɪˈɡɒpli/ /ɒlɪˈɡɒpəli/ /ˌoʊ-/ /ˌɑləˈɡɑpəli/ oligopolies n
oligopolie
(economics) An economic condition in which a small number of sellers exert control over the market of a commodity.

olio /oʊljoʊ/ /əʊljəʊ/ olios n
diversen
(figuratively) A medley or mixture; a hotchpotch.

olive /ˈɑ.lɪv/ /ˈɒl.ɪv/ more olive most olive adj
olijfgroen olijfgroene
Of a grayish green color, that of an unripe olive.

olive /ˈɑ.lɪv/ /ˈɒl.ɪv/ olives n
olijf
The small oval fruit of this tree, eaten ripe (usually black) or unripe (usually green).
olijfhout olijvenhout
The wood of the olive tree.
olijfgroen
A dark yellowish-green color, that of an unripe olive.

olive oil olive oils n
olijfolie
A vegetable oil, pressed from olives, and used in cooking and as a salad dressing; it is high in unsaturated fatty acids.

olive tree olive trees n
olijfboom
An evergreen tree, Olea europaea, that produces olives as fruit.

olive-backed pipit olive-backed pipits n
Siberische boompieper
Anthus hodgsoni, passerine bird of the pipit (Anthus) genus, which breeds across southern, north central and eastern Asia, as well as in the north-eastern European Russia

olive-backed sunbird olive-backed sunbirds n
staalborsthoningzuiger
Cinnyris jugularis, a bird of the sunbird family Nectariniidae

omasum omasa omasums n
boekmaag
(biology, food) The third compartment of the stomach of a ruminant; the lining of said compartment, regarded as a foodstuff.

ombudsman /ɒmˈbʊdzmən/ /ˈɑmbədzmən/ /ˈɒmbədzmən/ ombudsmen n
ombudsman
An appointed official whose duty is to investigate complaints, generally on behalf of individuals such as consumers or taxpayers, against institutions such as companies and government departments.

omega /oʊˈmɛɡə/ /ˈəʊmiːɡə/ /ˈəʊmɪɡə/ /ˌoʊˈmeɪɡə/ omegala omegas n
omega
The twenty-fourth letter of the Classical and the Modern Greek alphabet, and the twenty-eighth letter of the Old and the Ancient Greek alphabet, i.e. the last letter of every Greek alphabet. Uppercase version: Ω; lowercase: ω.

omega-3 fatty acid omega-3 fatty acids n
omega 3-vetzuur
(chemistry) Any polyunsaturated fatty acid having a double bond between the third and fourth carbon atoms from the end of the molecule farthest from the carboxylic acid; they are found in green vegetables and in the oils of fish such as salmon and mackerel; they are essential fatty acids, and seem to be beneficial in reducing the risk of heart disease.

omelette /ˈɑ.mə.lət/ /ˈɑm.lət/ /ˈɑm.lɪt/ /ˈɒm.lɪt/ /ˈɔm.lət/ omelettes n
omelet
A dish made with beaten eggs cooked in a frying pan without stirring, flipped over to cook on both sides, and sometimes filled or topped with other foodstuffs, for example cheese or chives.

omen /ˈoʊmən/ /ˈəʊmən/ omens n
voorteken
Something which portends or is perceived to portend either a good or evil event or circumstance in the future, or which causes a foreboding; a portent or augury.

omertà /oʊˈmɛəɹtə/ /ˌəʊmɛːˈtɑː/ omertàs n
omerta
(crime) A code of silence amongst members of a criminal organization (especially the Mafia) that forbids divulging insider secrets to law enforcement, often also followed outside of the organization in fear of retaliation; (by extension) any code of silence.

omicron /əʊˈmaɪkɹɒn/ /əʊˈmaɪkɹən/ /əˈmaɪkɹɒn/ /ˈoʊməˌkɹɑn/ /ˈoʊmɪˌkɹɑn/ /ˈɑməˌkɹɑn/ /ˈɑmɪˌkɹɑn/ /ˈɒmɪkɹɒn/ /ˈɒmɪkɹən/ /ˈəʊmɪkɹɒn/ n
omikron
(virology, pathology) Ellipsis of Omicron variant.

ominous /ˈɑmɪnəs/ /ˈɒmɪnəs/ more ominous most ominous adj
onheilspellend
Of or pertaining to an omen or to omens; being or exhibiting an omen; significant.
Specifically, giving indication of a coming ill; being an evil omen

omit /oʊˈmɪt/ /əʊˈmɪt/ v
weglaten
(transitive) To leave out or exclude.
nalaten
(intransitive) To fail to perform.
verwaarlozen
(transitive, rare) To neglect or take no notice of.

omnibenevolent adj
algoed
All-loving, or infinitely good, usually in reference to a deity or supernatural being, for example, God.

omnibus /ˈɑmnɪbəs/ /ˈɒmnɪbəs/ omnibi omnibuses omnibusses n
bus
(dated) A bus (vehicle for transporting large numbers of people along roads).

omnipotence /ɒmˈnɪpətəns/ omnipotences n
almacht
Unlimited power; commonly attributed to a deity or deities.

omnipotent /ɒmˈnɪpətənt/ more omnipotent most omnipotent adj
almachtig
Having unlimited power, force or authority.

omnipresence omnipresences n
alomtegenwoordigheid
The ability to be, or the characteristic of being, at all places at the same time (usually only attributed to God).

omnipresent [ˌɑmnɪˈpɹɛzn̩t] [ˌɒmnɪˈpɹɛzn̩t] [ˌɔmnɪˈpɹezn̩t] adj
alomtegenwoordig omnipresent
Being everywhere simultaneously.

omniscience /ɑmˈnɪʃəns/ /ɒmˈnɪsiəns/ omnisciences n
alwetendheid
The capacity to know everything.

omniscient /ɑmˈnɪʃənt/ /ɒmˈnɪsɪənt/ adj
alwetend
Having total knowledge.

omnivore /ˈɒmnɪvɔː(ɹ)/ omnivores n
omnivoor alleseter
An animal which is able to consume both plants (like a herbivore) and meat (like a carnivore).

omphaloskepsis /ˌɒmfələˈskɛpsɪs/ n
navelstaren
Contemplation of or meditation upon one's navel; navel-gazing.

on /ɑn/ /ɒn/ /ɔn/ /ɔʊn/ adj
aan op actief
In the state of being active, functioning or operating.

on /ɑn/ /ɒn/ /ɔn/ /ɔʊn/ adv
aan
To an operating state.

on /ɑn/ /ɒn/ /ɔn/ /ɔʊn/ preposition
van
op
Positioned at the upper surface of, touching from above.
(obsolete) At the peril of, or for the safety of.
over
Denoting performance or action by contact with the surface, upper part, or outside of anything; hence, by means of; with.
Dealing with the subject of; about; concerning.
over op
Covering.
aan bij wegens
To the account or detriment of; denoting imprecation or invocation, or coming to, falling, or resting upon.

on a case-by-case basis
per geval

on a par
gelijkwaardig op het niveau op hetzelfde niveau
On a level; in the same condition, circumstances, position, rank, etc.; equal.

on a whim
in een opwelling
(idiomatic) Without thinking seriously about the consequences.

on air
rechtstreeks
Being, or so as to be, broadcast or transmitted by radio or television.

on an empty stomach
op een lege maag

on an equal footing
op voet van gelijkheid

on and off adv
af en aan
(idiomatic) Intermittently.

on average
gemiddeld
Expressed as a measure of central tendency (usually the arithmetic mean).

on behalf of
namens
Speaking or acting for.

on board adj
aan boord
On or in a means of transportation.

on cloud nine
in de zevende hemel
(idiomatic) In a state of elation; very happy; blissful.

on earth
in godsnaam in hemelsnaam in vredesnaam
Expletive used for emphasis after an interrogative word.

on fire
in brand in de fik in de hens in lichterlaaie
Being burned by fire.

on foot
te voet
On one's feet; walking, jogging or running but not in a vehicle or on the back of an animal. [from 10th c.]

on high /ɑn ˈhaɪ/ /ɒn ˈhaɪ/
omhoog
To a high position; or up in, or to, the sky; above.

on hold
in de wachtstand
Pertaining to a telephone hold state.

on offer
in solden koopje
(British) For sale at a reduced price.

on one's last legs
op je tandvlees lopen op sterven na dood
(idiomatic) About to die.

on one's own
op eigen houtje
(idiomatic) Alone; by oneself; without the companionship or assistance of others.

on one's way
weg zijn
Leaving; going about one's business.

on pain of /ɑn ˈpeɪn əv/ /ɒn ˈpeɪn əv/
op straffe van
Used to warn of consequences if a specified act is done or not done: subject to the punishment of (some penalty); or (generally) subject to the circumstance of (some thing).

on paper
op papier
(figuratively) Based on debatable inference; in theory.

on pins and needles
op hete kolen

on purpose
opzettelijk expres met opzet met voorbedachten rade
(idiomatic) By design, as opposed to by accident; intentionally; deliberately. [from 16th c.]

on the back burner
op een laag pitje
(idiomatic) Not immediate; inactive; receiving or requiring less than full or regular attention.

on the basis of preposition
op basis van

on the contrary
integendeel
(conjunctive) Opposite of what had earlier been expected or assumed.

on the edge of one's seat
op het puntje van zijn stoel
(idiomatic) In suspense; waiting eagerly or anxiously for some resolution.

on the hoof
op voet
(of livestock) Not yet butchered.
rechtstaande
(of a human activity, such as eating) While standing, walking, or running; on foot.
spontaan
(UK, informal) Without proper thought or preparation; done as one goes. [from 1980]

on the one hand
enerzijds
(sequence, idiomatic) From one point of view.

on the other hand
daarentegen anderzijds
(sequence, idiomatic) From another point of view.

on the safe side
veiligheidshalve voor de zekerheid
Taking precautions.

on the sly adv
in het geheim
(idiomatic) Slyly, in an inconspicuous manner, so as not to be seen; secretly; stealthily.

on the spot
ter plekke
(idiomatic) At that very moment.
(idiomatic) In a particular place.

on the street
op straat
(idiomatic) Without a home; without the means to afford good shelter.

on the tip of one's tongue
op het puntje van zijn tong
Known but not quite able to be recalled.

on the way
onderweg
(idiomatic) Coming; approaching.
While travelling.
op zijn weg
On the direct route that one intends to travel.

on the whole
grotendeels in het algemeen
(idiomatic) For the most part; apart from some insignificant details.

on time
op tijd stipt
Punctually or according to the schedule.

on your mark, get set, go phraseologicalUnit
op uw plaatsen, klaar, af!
(sports) A three-command start when racing:

on your marks interjection
op uw plaatsen
Interjection used to start a race, followed by "Get set, go!" or "Set, go!".

onager /-ɡə/ /ˈɑnəd͡ʒɚ/ /ˈɒnəd͡ʒə/ /ˈɔː-/ onagers onagri n
onager
The Asiatic wild ass or hemione (Equus hemionus), an animal of the horse family native to Asia; specifically, the Persian onager, Persian wild ass, or Persian zebra (Equus hemionus onager).
(military, historical) A military engine acting like a sling which threw stones from a bag or wooden bucket powered by the torsion from a bundle of ropes or sinews operated by machinery; a torsion catapult.

onanism /ˈoʊnəˌnɪzəm/ /ˈəʊnəˌnɪzəm/ onanisms n
onanisme
Masturbation.

once /wɒn(t)s/ /wʌn(t)s/ adv
een keer eenmaal eens
(frequency) One and only one time.
eens ooit
(temporal location) Formerly; during some period in the past.

once /wɒn(t)s/ /wʌn(t)s/ conjunction
zodra eens dat
As soon as; when; after.

once again adv
wederom
(idiomatic) Again, once more, one more time.

once and for all adv
voor eens en altijd voorgoed
(idiomatic) Conclusively, finally, permanently.

once bitten, twice shy proverb
door schade en schande wordt men wijs een ezel stoot zich geen tweemaal aan dezelfde steen
One is cautious if one has been hurt in the past.

once in a blue moon /wʌns ɪn ə bluː muːn/ adv
eens in de zoveel tijd
(idiomatic) Very rarely; very infrequently.

once in a while adv
nu en dan
(idiomatic) Occasionally; sometimes.

once upon a time /ˈwʌns.əˈpɑn.əˈtaɪ̯m/ adv
er was eens
A long time ago; at some time in the past (a traditional beginning of children's stories, especially fairy tales).

oncologic /ˌɒŋkəˈlɒd͡ʒɪk/ adj
oncologisch
(oncology) Of or pertaining to oncology

oncologist /ɒnˈkɒləd͡ʒɪst/ /ɒŋˈkɒləd͡ʒɪst/ oncologists n
oncoloog oncologe
(oncology) A doctor or scientist who specializes in oncology.

oncology /ɒŋˈkɒləd͡ʒi/ oncologies n
oncologie
The branch of medicine concerned with tumors, including study of their development, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.

one /oʊn/ /w/ /wan/ /wɒn/ /wʌn/ /ɔːn/ [wän] determiner
een eens ene enige ooit op
Used for emphasis in place of a
een één ene enige
Being a preeminent example.
één de dezelfde een zekere ene enige
Being an unknown person with the specified name; see also "a certain".

one /oʊn/ /w/ /wan/ /wɒn/ /wʌn/ /ɔːn/ [wän] ones n
één
The digit or figure 1.
eendollarbiljet eendollarsbiljet
(US) A one-dollar bill.
één eenheid
(mathematics) The identity element with respect to multiplication in a ring.

one /oʊn/ /w/ /wan/ /wɒn/ /wʌn/ /ɔːn/ [wän] numeral
een één
The number represented by the Arabic numeral 1; the numerical value equal to that cardinal number.

one /oʊn/ /w/ /wan/ /wɒn/ /wʌn/ /ɔːn/ [wän] pronoun
men ze je
(indefinite personal pronoun) Any person (applying to people in general).

one after another adv
de een na de ander
(idiomatic) In single file.

one and a half numeral
anderhalf
(This entry is a translation hub.)

one another pronoun
elkaar elkander
(reciprocal pronoun) Used of a reciprocal relationship among a group of two or more people or things; compare each other.

one at a time adv
een tegelijk een voor een
During sequentially discrete instances.

one brick short of a full load adj
er zit een schroefje los ze niet alle vijf op een rijtje hebben
(slang) Not mentally sound; insane.

one by one adv
een voor een
Individually in succession.

one for all, all for one /wʌn fəɹɔːl ɔːl fə wʌn/ phraseologicalUnit
één voor allen, allen voor één
Each individual should act for the benefit of the group, and the group should act for the benefit of each individual.

one for the road n
afzakkertje
A final drink before one leaves.

one hundred and one n
honderdeen honderdeneen
The figure 101.

one hundred and one numeral
honderdeen honderdeneen
One hundred plus one.

one hundred one numeral
honderdeneen
The cardinal number one hundred plus one.

one hundred thousand numeral
ton
The cardinal number 100,000

one man and his dog n
anderhalve man en een paardenkop
Almost nobody; very few people.

one moment, please phraseologicalUnit
een moment, alstublieft
Used to ask a person to wait a moment.

one of a kind one of a kinds n
uniek in zijn soort
A unique specimen.

one swallow does not a summer make proverb
een zwaluw maakt nog geen lente een zwaluw maakt nog geen zomer één ooievaar maakt nog geen zomer één zwaluw maakt de lente niet
One instance of an event (such as the arrival of a single bird) does not necessarily indicate a trend.

one thousand and one n
duizend en een
The figure 1,001.

one's /wʌnz/ determiner
zijn
Belonging to one.

one's bark is worse than one's bite phraseologicalUnit
Blaffende honden bijten niet
(idiomatic) One acts in a threatening way but is relatively harmless.

one-armed /ˌwʌnɑɹmd/ /ˌwʌnɑːmd/ adj
eenarmig eenarmige
Having only one arm; especially having lost an arm.

one-armed bandit /ˌwʌnɑɹmd ˈbændɪt/ /ˌwʌnɑːmd ˈbændɪt/ one-armed bandits n
eenarmige bandiet
(originally, US, gambling) A gaming machine having a long arm-like handle at one side that a player pulls down to make reels spin; the player wins money or tokens when certain combinations of symbols line up on these reels.

one-eyed adj
eenogig
Having only a single eye, particularly when a greater number is normal.

one-hit wonder one-hit wonders n
eendagsvlieg
(idiomatic, by extension) A person or group known for achieving only a single major accomplishment.

one-legged /ˈwʌnˌlɛɡəd/ adj
eenbenig
Having only one leg.

one-night stand one-night stands n
avontuurtje one-night stand
(idiomatic) A single sexual encounter between two individuals, where at least one of the partners has no immediate intention or expectation of establishing a longer-term sexual or romantic relationship. As the phrase implies, the relationship lasts for only one night.
(idiomatic) Either of the two partners involved in such a single sexual encounter.

one-off more one-off most one-off adj
eenmalig
Occurring once, independent of any pattern; one-time.

one-sidedness n
eenzijdigheid
The state of being one-sided; partiality, bias.

one-two one-twos n
een-tweetje
(soccer) A quick one-touch play between two players.

one-way street one-way streets n
eenrichtingsstraat
A road in which traffic is only allowed to proceed in one direction.

one-way ticket one-way tickets n
enkele reis enkeltje
(travel) A ticket granting permission to travel to a place but not return.

oneiric /oʊ.ˈnaɪ.ɹɪk/ /əʊ.ˈnaɪ.ɹɪk/ more oneiric most oneiric adj
droom
Of or pertaining to dreams.

oneirologist oneirologists n
oneirologe oneiroloog
An interpreter of dreams.

oneirology oneirologies n
oneirologie
The study of dreams and their interpretation.

oneiromancy /-ɹə-/ /oʊˈnaɪɹoʊˌmæn(t)si/ /əʊˈnaɪɹəʊ-/ /əˈnaɪɹəˌmænsi/ oneiromancies n
droomuitlegging
(uncountable, divination) Divination by the interpretation of dreams.

oneness onenesses n
eenheid
(uncountable) State of being one or undivided; unity.

onerous /ˈoʊnəɹəs/ /ˈɑnəɹəs/ /ˈɒnəɹəs/ /ˈəʊnəɹəs/ more onerous most onerous adj
moeilijk lastig veeleisend
imposing or constituting a physical, mental, or figurative load which can be borne only with effort; burdensome.

oneself /wʌnˈsɛlf/ pronoun
zich zichzelf
A person's self: general form of himself, herself, themself or yourself.

onesie /ˈwʌn.zi/ onesies n
romper
One-piece adult loungewear jumpsuit.
rompertje kruippak kruippakje romper
(US) A one-piece garment for an infant or small child, generally worn over a diaper.

ongoing adj
in uitvoering lopend
Presently or currently happening; being in progress.

onion /ˈɪn.jən/ /ˈɪŋ.ən/ /ˈʌn.jən/ /ˈʌŋ.jɪn/ onions n
ui ajuin
A monocotyledonous plant (Allium cepa), allied to garlic, used as vegetable and spice.
The bulb of such a plant.

onion dome onion domes n
uikoepel
(architecture) An onion-shaped dome, characteristic of august buildings in Moghul and Russian architecture

online /ɑnlaɪn/ /ɑnˈlaɪn/ /ɒnˈlaɪn/ /ɔnˈlaɪn/ /ˈɒnlaɪn/ /ˈɔnlaɪn/ more online most online adj
aangesloten online verbonden

only /ˈoʊn.li/ /ˈəʊn.i/ /ˈəʊn.li/ adj
enig
Alone in a category.

only /ˈoʊn.li/ /ˈəʊn.i/ /ˈəʊn.li/ adv
alleen enkel alleen maar louter
Without others or anything further; exclusively.
slechts maar
No more than; just.
pas net
As recently as.

only /ˈoʊn.li/ /ˈəʊn.i/ /ˈəʊn.li/ conjunction
maar

only child only children n
enig kind
A person who has no siblings.

onomasiology n
onomasiologie
(linguistics) A branch of lexicology concerned with the names of concepts.

onomastics /ˌɑː.noʊˈmæs.tɪks/ /ˌɑː.nəˈmæs.tɪks/ /ˌɒ.nəʊˈmæs.tɪks/ n
onomastiek naamkunde
The branch of lexicology devoted to the study of names and naming, especially the origins of names.

onomatopoeia /ˌɑnəˌmætəˈpiːə/ /ˌɑnəˌmɑnəˈpiːə/ /ˌɑnəˌmɑtəˈpiːə/ /ˌɒnəˌmætəˈpiːə/ /ˌɒnəˌmɛtəˈpæɪə/ onomatopoeiae onomatopoeias n
onomatopee klanknabootsing
(uncountable) The property of a word that sounds like what it represents.
(countable) A word that sounds like what it represents, such as "gurgle", "stutter", or "hiss".

onomatopoeic /-ˈpæeək/ /ˌɒnəmætəˈpiːɪk/ /ˌɒnəmɛtəˈpiːək/ adj
onomatopoëtisch
Of or relating to onomatopoeia.
Having the property of onomatopoeia.

onset /ˈɑnˌsɛt/ /ˈɒnˌsɛt/ /ˈɔnˌsɛt/ onsets n
aanval
(archaic) An attack; an assault especially of an army.
aanvang
(medicine) The initial phase of a disease or condition, in which symptoms first become apparent.

onto- prefix
onto-

ontogenesis ontogeneses n
ontogenese
The generation and development of an individual organism from fertilization to adulthood.

ontological adj
met betrekking tot het zijnde ontologisch
Of or pertaining to the nature of being or existence.

ontology /ɒnˈtɒləd͡ʒi/ ontologies n
ontologie
(uncountable, philosophy) The branch of metaphysics that addresses the nature or essential characteristics of being and of things that exist; the study of being qua being.
(countable, computer science, information science) A structure of concepts or entities within a domain, organized by relationships; a system model.

onus /ˈoʊnəs/ /ˈəʊnəs/ onera onuses n
last plicht
A legal obligation.
bewijslast last
(legal) Burden of proof, onus probandi.

onward /ˈɑnwɚd/ /ˈɒnwəd/ /ˈɔnwɚd/ adv
vooruit
In a forward direction.

onychomycosis /ˌɒnɪkəʊmaɪˈkəʊsɪs/ onychomycoses n
kalknagel onychomycose
Fungal infection of the nail, especially the toenail.

onyx /ˈɒnɪks/ onyxes n
onyx
(mineral) A banded variety of chalcedony, a cryptocrystalline form of quartz.

oocyte /ˈoʊ.oʊ.saɪt/ /ˈəʊəsʌɪt/ oocytes n
oöcyt
(cytology) A cell that develops into an egg or ovum; a female gametocyte.

oomph /umf/ /ʊmf/ oomphs n
animo geestdrift vitaliteit
(informal, uncountable) Strength, power, passion or effectiveness; clout.
aantrekkingskracht sex-appeal
(informal, uncountable) Sex appeal.

oophorectomy /ˌəʊəfəˈɹɛktəmi/ oophorectomies n
ovariëctomie oöforectomie
(medicine) Surgical removal of one or both ovaries.

oops /uːps/ /ʊps/ interjection
oeps ai amaai oei
(colloquial) Acknowledging a mistake.

ooze /uːz/ oozes n
looivloeistof
Tanning liquor, an aqueous extract of vegetable matter (tanbark, sumac, etc.) in a tanning vat used to tan leather.

ooze /uːz/ v
sijpelen afscheiden druppelsgewijze lekken zweten
(intransitive, sometimes, figurative) To be secreted or slowly leak.

op-amp op-amps n
operationele versterker
(electronics) A certain active circuit element useful in creating various kinds of amplifiers and filters.

op-ed /ˈɒpˌɛd/ more op-ed most op-ed adj
opinie
Of or being a newspaper page, usually opposite the editorial page, that features signed articles expressing personal viewpoints.

op-ed /ˈɒpˌɛd/ op-eds n
opiniepagina
A newspaper page containing signed articles by commentators expressing viewpoints that may not agree with those espoused by the editorial board, traditionally printed opposite the editorial page.

opal /ˈoʊpəl/ /ˈəʊpəl/ opals n
opaal
(mineral) A mineral consisting, like quartz, of silica, but inferior to quartz in hardness and specific gravity, of the chemical formula SiO2·nH2O.

opaque /oʊˈpeɪk/ /əʊˈpeɪk/ more opaque most opaque opaquer opaquest adj
ondoorzichtig opaak ondoorschijnend
Allowing little light to pass through, not translucent or transparent.

open /ˈoʊp(ə)n/ /ˈəʊp(ə)n/ more open most open adj
open
(usually, not comparable) Not closed.
(not comparable) Actively conducting or prepared to conduct business.
(comparable) Receptive.
(not comparable) Public
Not settled or adjusted; not decided or determined; not closed or withdrawn from consideration.

open /ˈoʊp(ə)n/ /ˈəʊp(ə)n/ v
openen opendoen openmaken
(transitive) To make something accessible or allow for passage by moving from a shut position.
(transitive) To make accessible to customers or clients.
opengaan openen
(intransitive) To begin conducting business.
aansnijden openen
(computing, transitive, intransitive) To connect to a resource (a file, document, etc.) for viewing or editing.
openen opendoen opengaan openmaken
(obsolete) To disclose; to reveal; to interpret; to explain.

open day open days n
opendeurdag
A casual event where an institution is open for visiting and inspection by anyone interested.

open house open houses n
open dag
An event during which a facility or institution is open to the public for inspection or tour.

open relationship open relationships n
open relatie vrije relatie
A romantic and/or sexual relationship in which the people involved are permitted or tolerated to be available to have additional simultaneous romantic and/or sexual relationships.

open sandwich open sandwiches n
boterham
Any dish consisting of only one slice of bread, with any topping.

open sea open seas n
open zee volle zee
That part of the sea out of sight of land.

open secret open secrets n
publiek geheim
Information that is widely known, but not acknowledged openly.
(dated) Information that is not widely known, despite being freely available.

open set open sets n
open verzameling
(topology) Informally, a set such that the target point of a movement by a small amount in any direction from any point in the set is still in the set; exemplified by a full circle without its boundary.

open-air museum open-air museums n
openluchtmuseum
A museum where the exhibitions are located outdoors.

open-handed more open-handed most open-handed adj
genereus
Liberal and generous.

open-heart surgery open-heart surgeries n
openhartoperatie

opening /ˈoʊ.pə.nɪŋ/ /ˈəʉp.nɪŋ/ /ˈəʊ.pə.nɪŋ/ openings n
opening
The first few moves in a game.
première
The first performance of a show or play by a particular troupe.
vacature
An unoccupied employment position.

opening ceremony opening ceremonies n
openingsceremonie
A ceremony to mark the official opening of a building or event.

opera /ˈɑ.pɚ.ə/ /ˈɑ.pɹə/ /ˈɒp.ə.ɹə/ /ˈɒp.ɹə/ /ˈɔp.ə.ɹə/ /ˈɔp.ɹə/ operas opere n
opera
(music) A theatrical work, combining drama, music, song and sometimes dance.
(music) The score for such a work.
A company dedicated to performing such works.

opera house opera houses n
operagebouw operahuis

opera singer opera singers n
operazanger operazangeres
Someone who sings opera professionally.

operant conditioning n
operante conditionering
(psychology) A technique of behavior modification through positive and negative reinforcement and positive and negative punishment.

operate /ˈɑpəɹeɪt/ /ˈɒpəɹeɪt/ v
aandrijven opereren

operating room operating rooms n
operatiekamer
A room in a hospital used for performing surgical operations.

operating system /ˈɑpəˌɹeɪtɪŋ ˌsɪstəm/ /ˈɒpəˌɹeɪtɪŋ ˌsɪstəm/ operating systems n
besturingssysteem
(computing, software) Software for controlling the allocation and use of various hardware resources (memory, CPU time, disk space, input and output devices) to tasks and remote terminals.

operating table operating tables n
operatietafel
A table on which a patient lies during a surgical operation.

operation /ˌɑ.pəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɒp.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ operations n
operatie
The method by which a device performs its function.
(medicine) A surgical procedure.
(computing, logic, mathematics) A procedure for generating a value from one or more other values (the operands);(mathematics, more formally) a function which maps zero or more (but typically two) operands to a single output value.
(military) A military campaign (e.g. Operation Desert Storm)

operative /ˈɒpəɹətɪv/ /ˈɒpɹətɪv/ more operative most operative adj
werkzaam
Effectual or important.
Functional, in working order.

operator /ˈɑpəˌɹeɪtɚ/ /ˈɒpəˌɹeɪtə/ operators n
bediener
One who operates.

ophiophobia n
ofidiofobie
A morbid fear of snakes.

ophthalmological adj
oogheelkundig oftalmologisch
Pertaining to ophthalmology.

ophthalmologist /ˌɑp.θə(l)ˈmɑ.lə.d͡ʒɪst/ /ˌɒf.θælˈmɒ.lə.d͡ʒɪst/ /ˌɔf.θælˈmɑ.lə.d͡ʒɪst/ /ˌɔf.θə(l)ˈmɑ.lə.d͡ʒɪst/ ophthalmologists n
oogarts oftalmoloog oogheelkundige
A medical doctor specializing in the eye: deficiencies of vision requiring correction, and diseases. Compare optometrist.

ophthalmology /ˌɒfθælˈmɒləd͡ʒi/ /ˌɒfθə(l)ˈmɒləd͡ʒi/ /ˌɒpθælˈmɒləd͡ʒi/ /ˌɒpθə(l)ˈmɒləd͡ʒi/ ophthalmologies n
oogheelkunde oftalmologie
(medicine) The anatomy, functions, pathology, and treatment of the eye.

opiate /ˈoʊpi.ət/ /ˈəʊpi.ət/ /ˈəʊpiˌeɪt/ /ˌoʊpieɪt/ opiates n
opiaat
(pharmacology) A drug, hormone or other substance derived from or related to opium.

opine /oʊˈpaɪn/ /ə(ʊ)ˈpaɪn/ v
menen opiniëren van mening zijn van mening zijn dat
(intransitive, transitive) To express an opinion; to state as an opinion; to suppose, consider (that).

opinion /əˈpɪnjən/ opinions n
opinie mening visie zienswijze gedachte
A belief, judgment or perspective that a person has formed, either through objective or subjective reasoning, about a topic, issue, person or thing.
conclusie
(European Union, _, law) A judicial opinion delivered by an Advocate General to the European Court of Justice where he or she proposes a legal solution to the cases for which the court is responsible.

opinion poll opinion polls n
opiniepeiling
A poll organized in an attempt to quantify public opinion on a subject.

opium /ˈoʊ.pi.əm/ /ˈəʊ.pi.əm/ opia opiums n
opium
(uncountable) A yellow-brown, addictive narcotic drug obtained from the dried juice of unripe pods of the opium poppy, Papaver somniferum, and containing alkaloids such as morphine, codeine, and papaverine.
(by extension, countable) Anything that numbs or stupefies.

opopanax /əˈpɑpənæks/ /əˈpɒpənaks/ opopanaxes n
opopanax opoponax
(obsolete) A gum resin obtained from the root of Opopanax chironium, formerly used in medicine.

opossum /əˈpɑsəm/ /əˈpɒsəm/ /ˈpɑsəm/ opossums n
opossum Amerikaanse buidelrat
Any American marsupial of the family Didelphidae. The common species of the United States is Didelphis virginiana.

opponent /əˈpəʊnənt/ opponents n
opponent tegenstander

opportune more opportune most opportune adj
geschikt passend
Suitable for some particular purpose.
gelegen gunstig
At a convenient or advantageous time.

opportunist /ˌɒpə(ɹ)ˈtjuːnɪst/ opportunists n
opportunist opportuniste
Someone who takes advantage of any opportunity to advance their own situation, placing expediency above principle.

opportunistic /ˌɑ.pɚˌt(j)uːˈnɪs.tɪk/ /ˌɒp.əˌtjuːˈnɪs.tɪk/ /ˌɒp.əˌt͡ʃ(j)uːˈnɪs.tɪk/ more opportunistic most opportunistic adj
opportunistisch
Taking advantage of situations to advance one's own interests without regard for moral principles.

opportunity /-t̬i/ /-ˈt͡ʃuː-/ /ˌɑpɚˈt(j)unəti/ /ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪtɪ/ [-ɾi] opportunities n
kans mogelijkheid
A chance for advancement, progress or profit.
gelegenheid
A favorable circumstance or occasion.

opposable more opposable most opposable adj
weerstaanbaar
Susceptible to being opposed or resisted.
opponeerbaar
Capable of being placed opposite something else.

oppose /əˈpoʊz/ /əˈpəʊz/ [ʔəpʰoʊːz̥] v
tegengaan tegenhouden
To attempt to stop the progression of; to resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against.
tegenoverstellen
To present or set up in opposition; to pose.

opposite /ˈɑp(ə)sɪt/ /ˈɑpəzɪt/ /ˈɒpəsɪt/ /ˈɒpəzɪt/ adj
tegenoverliggend
Located directly across from something else, or from each other.
tegengesteld tegenovergesteld
Of either of two complementary or mutually exclusive things.

opposite /ˈɑp(ə)sɪt/ /ˈɑpəzɪt/ /ˈɒpəsɪt/ /ˈɒpəzɪt/ adv
tegenover
In an opposite position.

opposite /ˈɑp(ə)sɪt/ /ˈɑpəzɪt/ /ˈɒpəsɪt/ /ˈɒpəzɪt/ opposites n
tegenovergestelde
Something opposite or contrary to something else.
An antonym.
tegenstander
An opponent.

opposite /ˈɑp(ə)sɪt/ /ˈɑpəzɪt/ /ˈɒpəsɪt/ /ˈɒpəzɪt/ preposition
tegenover
Facing, or across from.

opposite number opposite numbers n
ambtgenoot
(idiomatic) A person who holds a position in an organization that corresponds to that held by another person in another organization; a counterpart

opposite sex n
andere geslacht
(attributively) Heterosexual, or otherwise relating to a relationship between a woman and a man.

opposite side opposite sides n
tegenpartij
A side, party (e.g. a team or armed force) seen as adversary, enemy etc. opposite one (or more) other(s), as in a battle or team sports competition.

opposition /ˌɑ.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/ /ˌɒp.əˈzɪʃ.ən/ oppositions n
oppositie
An opposite or contrasting position.
(politics) A political party or movement opposed to the party or government in power.

oppress /əˈpɹɛs/ v
onderdrukken
(transitive) To keep down by unjust force.

oppression /əˈpɹɛʃən/ oppressions n
onderdrukking
The exercise of authority or power in a burdensome, cruel, or unjust manner.
onderdrukking bedruktheid
The act of oppressing, or the state of being oppressed.

oppressive /əˈpɹɛs.ɪv/ more oppressive most oppressive adj
drukkend

opprobrium /əˈpɹoʊ.bɹi.ə/ /əˈpɹoʊ.bɹi.əm/ /əˈpɹəʊ.bɹɪ.ə/ /əˈpɹəʊ.bɹɪ.əm/ opprobria opprobriums n
misprijzen
Disgrace or bad reputation arising from exceedingly shameful behaviour; ignominy. [from late 17th c.]

oprichnina n
opritsjnina
(historical) The period of Russian history between 1565 and 1572 during which Tsar Ivan the Terrible instituted a domestic policy of secret police, mass repressions, public executions, and confiscation of land from Russian aristocrats.

optical /ˈɑptɪkəl/ /ˈɒptɪkəl/ more optical most optical adj
optisch

optical fibre optical fibres n
glasvezel
(British spelling) A thin, transparent, flexible fibre, made of glass or plastic, used for transmitting light.

optical illusion optical illusions n
gezichtsbedrog
An image that is visually deceptive or misleading.

optically adv
optisch
regarding or using optics

optician opticians n
opticien
A person who makes or dispenses lenses, spectacles.

optimate /ˈɒptɪmeɪt/ optimates n
optimaat
(historical) A member of the patrician ruling class in republican Ancient Rome; an aristocrat, a noble.

optimist /ˈɑptɪmɪst/ /ˈɒptɪmɪst/ optimists n
optimist
a person who expects a favourable outcome
a believer in optimism

optimistic /ˌɑptɪˈmɪstɪk/ /ˌɒptɪˈmɪstɪk/ more optimistic most optimistic adj
optimistisch
Expecting the best in all possible ways.
(computing) Allowing other processes to perform transactions on the same data at the same time, and checking for conflicts only when changes need to be written back.

optimistically more optimistically most optimistically adv
optimistisch
In an optimistic manner.

optimization optimizations n
optimalisatie
The design and operation of a system or process to make it as good as possible in some defined sense.

optimize /ˈɑptɪmaɪz/ /ˈɒptɪmaɪz/ v
optimaliseren perfectioneren
(transitive) To make (something) optimal.
optimaliseren verbeteren
(transitive) To make (something) more efficient, such as a computer program.
(intransitive) To become optimal.

option /ˈɑpʃən/ /ˈɒpʃən/ options n
keuze optie
One of a set of choices that can be made. [from 19th c.]

optional /ˈɑp.ʃə.nəl/ /ˈɒp.ʃə.nəl/ adj
optioneel
Not compulsory; left to personal choice; elective.

optography n
optografie
The production of an optogram on the retina by the photochemical action of light on the visual purple; the fixation of an image in the eye.

optometrist /ɑpˈtɑmətɹɪst/ /ɒpˈtɒmətɹɪst/ optometrists n
oogarts optometrist
A person trained and skilled in examining and testing the eyes for defects, in order to prescribe corrective lenses or treatment.

opulence /ˈɒp.jʊl.əns/ opulences n
rijkdom weelde
wealth
overvloed
abundance, bounty, profusion

opulent /ˈɒpjʊlənt/ more opulent most opulent adj
weelderig
Luxuriant, and ostentatiously magnificent.

opuscule /oʊˈpəs.kjul/ /əˈpʌs.kjuːl/ opuscules n
boekje
A small or petty work.

or /oɹ/ /ɔː(ɹ)/ adj
goud
(tincture) Of gold or yellow tincture on a coat of arms.

or /ɑɹ/ /ɔɹ/ /ɔː(ɹ)/ /ə/ /əɹ/ /ɚ/ conjunction
of
(logic) An operator denoting the disjunction of two propositions or truth values. There are two forms, the inclusive or and the exclusive or.
Otherwise (a consequence of the condition that the previous is false).

or /oɹ/ /ɔː(ɹ)/ ors n
goud or
(tincture) The gold or yellow tincture on a coat of arms.

or else phraseologicalUnit
of anders
(idiomatic) No matter what (implies an unspecified threat).

or something phraseologicalUnit
of zo of zoiets
(idiomatic) Or something like that. Used to indicate the possibility that the preceding word or phrase is vague or not exactly correct in its applicability.

or words to that effect phraseologicalUnit
of woorden van die strekking
(idiomatic) used to indicate a paraphrase or the chance of an error in the details of reported speech.

oracular /ɒɹˈæk.juː.lə/ /ɔˈɹæk.ju.lɚ/ /ɔˈɹæk.jə.lɚ/ /ɔːˈɹæk.juː.lə/ adj
orakelachtig
Of or relating to an oracle.
profetisch
Prophetic, foretelling the future.
raadselachtig
Ambiguous, hard to interpret.

oral /ˈo(ː)ɹəl/ /ˈoɹəl/ /ˈoː.ɹəl/ /ˈɑɹ.əl/ /ˈɔɹ.əl/ /ˈɔː.ɹəl/ adj
mondelijk oraal
(relational) Relating to the mouth.
mondeling oraal
(relational) Spoken rather than written.

oral history oral histories n
mondelinge geschiedenis
(historiography) The collection and study of historical information about individuals, families, important events, or everyday life using audiotapes, videotapes, or transcriptions of planned interviews.

oral sex n
orale seks
Stimulation of another person's genitals using the mouth.

oral test n
mondeling mondelinge overhoring overhoring
(This entry is a translation hub.)

oral tradition oral traditions n
mondelinge overlevering mondelinge traditie orale traditie
Cultural material transmitted orally from one generation to another.

orange /ˈɑɹ.ɪ̈nd͡ʒ/ /ˈɒɹ.ənd͡ʒ/ /ˈɒɹ.ɨnd͡ʒ/ /ˈɒɹ.ɨnʒ/ /ˈɒɹ.ɪ̈nd͡ʒ/ /ˈɔɹ.ənd͡ʒ/ /ˈɔɹ.ɪ̈nd͡ʒ/ /ˈɔɹnd͡ʒ/ more orange most orange oranger orangest adj
oranje brandgeel geelrood
Having the colour of the fruit of an orange tree; yellowred; reddish-yellow.

orange /ˈɑɹ.ɪ̈nd͡ʒ/ /ˈɒɹ.ənd͡ʒ/ /ˈɒɹ.ɨnd͡ʒ/ /ˈɒɹ.ɨnʒ/ /ˈɒɹ.ɪ̈nd͡ʒ/ /ˈɔɹ.ənd͡ʒ/ /ˈɔɹ.ɪ̈nd͡ʒ/ /ˈɔɹnd͡ʒ/ oranges n
sinaasappelboom appelsienenboom
(countable) An evergreen tree of the genus Citrus such as Citrus sinensis which yields oranges (the fruit).
sinaasappel appelsien
(countable) Any round citrus fruit with a yellow-red colour when ripe and a sour-sweet taste; the fruit of the orange tree.
oranje sinaasappel
(uncountable) An orange-coloured and orange-flavoured cordial.
(uncountable) An orange-coloured and orange-flavoured soft drink.

orange blossom orange blossoms n
oranjebloesem
The fragrant white flower of the orange tree, Citrus sinensis.

orange juice orange juices n
jus d'orange sinaasappelsap
The juice of squeezed oranges; used as a beverage or in cocktails.

orange lily orange lilies n
roggelelie
Lilium bulbiferum, a herbaceous European lily with underground bulbs and orange flowers.

orange tree orange trees n
sinaasappelboom appelsienenboom

orangeade /ˈɒ.ɹɪn.ˌdʒeɪd/ orangeades n
appelsienlimonade sinaasappellimonade
A soft drink or a soda with an orange flavor.
appelsiensap met spa bruis
A mixture of soda water and orange juice.

orangutan /oʊˈɹæŋ-/ /ɔəˌɹæŋuːˈtæn/ /ɔˈɹæŋ.ʊˌtæn/ /ɔːˌɹæŋ.uːˈtæn/ /əˈɹæŋ.əˌtæn/ /əˈɹæŋ.əˌtæŋ/ /əˈɹæŋˌə.tæŋ/ /əˈɹæŋˌə.tɛːŋ/ /ˌɔə.ɹæŋˈuː.tæn/ /ˌɔː.ɹæŋˈuː.tæn/ orangutans n
orang-oetan
Any of three species of arboreal anthropoid ape, characterised by their shaggy reddish-brown coat and long arms, which comprise the genus Pongo; Pongo pygmaeus of Borneo, Pongo abelii of Sumatra or Pongo tapanuliensis of South Tapanuli (in Sumatra).

oration /ɔɹˈeɪʃən/ orations n
redevoering
A formal, often ceremonial speech.

orator /ˈɑɹ.ə.tɚ/ /ˈɒ.ɹə.tə(ɹ)/ orators n
redenaar
Someone who orates or delivers an oration.
A skilled and eloquent public speaker.

oratory /ˈɒɹət(ə)ɹi/ /ˈɔ.ɹə.tɔ.ɹi/ n
redekunst
The art of public speaking, especially in a formal, expressive, or forceful manner. [from 16th c.]

orb /ɔɹb/ /ɔːb/ orbs n
bol
A spherical body; a sphere, especially one of the celestial spheres; a sun, planet, or star
oogappel
(poetic) The eye, seen as a luminous and spherical entity

orbit /ˈɔɹ.bɪt/ /ˈɔː.bɪt/ orbits n
baan
(pinball) A path for the ball on the outer edge of the playfield, usually connected so that the ball entering in one end will come out of the other.

orbit /ˈɔɹ.bɪt/ /ˈɔː.bɪt/ v
omcirkelen omlopen
(astronomy) To circle or revolve around another object or position.

orbital /ɔɹ.bət.l̩/ /ɔː.bɪt.l̩/ /ɔː.bɪt.əl/ adj
orbitaal
Of or relating to, or forming an orbit (such as the orbit of a moon, planet, or spacecraft).
(anatomy) Of or relating to the eye socket (eyehole).

orbital /ɔɹ.bət.l̩/ /ɔː.bɪt.l̩/ /ɔː.bɪt.əl/ orbitals n
orbitaal
(physics) A specification of the energy and probability density of one or more electrons at any point in an atom or molecule, and can be represented as a wave function.

orc /ɔɹk/ /ɔːk/ orcs n
ork
(fantasy, mythology) A mythical evil monstrous humanoid creature, usually quite aggressive and often green. [from 17th c.]
(slang, derogatory) A Russian soldier or gangster.

orca /ˈoɹkə/ /ˈɔːkə/ orca orcas n
orka zwaardwalvis

orchard /ˈɔɹ.t͡ʃɚd/ /ˈɔː.tʃəd/ orchards n
boomgaard bongerd
A garden or an area of land for the cultivation of fruit or nut trees.

orchestra /ˈɔɹkəstɹə/ /ˈɔːkəstɹə/ orchestrae orchestras n
orkest
(music) A large group of musicians who play together on various instruments, usually including some from strings, woodwind, brass and/or percussion; the instruments played by such a group.
orkestra orkest
A semicircular space in front of the stage used by the chorus in Ancient Greek and Hellenistic theatres.
orkestbak orkest
The area in a theatre or concert hall where the musicians sit, immediately in front of and below the stage, sometimes (also) used by other performers.

orchestra pit orchestra pits n
orkestbak
(performing arts) A sunken area in front of a stage in which musicians, largely hidden from view, play music to accompany stage performances.

orchestral /ˌɔɹˈkɛstɹəl/ adj
orkestraal
Relating to an orchestra or to music played by an orchestra.

orchid /ˈɔɹ.kɪd/ /ˈɔː.kɪd/ adj
lichtpaars
(colour) having a light purple colour.

orchid /ˈɔɹ.kɪd/ /ˈɔː.kɪd/ orchids n
orchidee
A plant of the orchid family (Orchidaceae), bearing unusually-shaped flowers of beautiful colours. [mid-19th c.]

orchiectomy orchiectomies n
orchidectomie
(surgery) The surgical removal of one or both testes.

orchis /ˈɔɹ.kɪs/ /ˈɔː.kɪs/ orchides orchises orchisses n
orchis
An orchid; now specifically, a plant of the genus Orchis. [from 16th c.]

orchitis orchitides orchitises n
teelbalontsteking
(pathology) A painful inflammation of one or both testes.

ordain /ɔɹˈdeɪn/ /ɔːˈdeɪn/ v
vaststellen
To prearrange unalterably.

ordeal /ɔɹˈdil/ /ɔːˈdiːl/ ordeals n
kwelling ontbering
A painful or trying experience.
beproeving
A trial in which the accused was subjected to a dangerous test (such as ducking in water), divine authority deciding the guilt of the accused.

order /ˈɔɹdɚ/ /ˈɔːdə(r)/ /ˈɔːdə/ [ˈɔɹɾɚ] orders n
orde
(countable) Arrangement, disposition, or sequence.
(countable) A group of religious adherents, especially monks or nuns, set apart within their religion by adherence to a particular rule or set of principles.
(countable) A decoration, awarded by a government, a dynastic house, or a religious body to an individual, usually for distinguished service to a nation or to humanity.
(countable, biology, taxonomy) A category in the classification of organisms, ranking below class and above family; a taxon at that rank.
(chemistry) The overall power of the rate law of a chemical reaction, expressed as a polynomial function of concentrations of reactants and products.
(algebra) The sum of the exponents on the variables in a monomial, or the highest such among all monomials in a polynomial.
orde volgorde
(countable) A position in an arrangement, disposition, or sequence.
bevel order
(countable) A command.
bestelling order
(countable) A request for some product or service; a commission to purchase, sell, or supply goods.

order /ˈɔɹdɚ/ /ˈɔːdə(r)/ /ˈɔːdə/ [ˈɔɹɾɚ] v
bevelen verordonneren
(transitive) To issue a command to.
bestellen
(transitive) To request some product or service; to secure by placing an order.
ordenen
To admit to holy orders; to ordain; to receive into the ranks of the ministry.

order of knighthood orders of knighthood n
ridderorde
An order which (at least mainly) consists of members who receive and/or most have the knighthood, hence constitutes an honorific brotherhood (in modern times often open to both genders, in rare cases a sisterhood) of knights (and/or, as female equivalent, dames). The hierarchical structure, purpose, activities (in many cases rare and mainly ceremonious), titles and insignia vary widely.

order of magnitude orders of magnitude n
orde van grootte
(mathematics) The class of scale or magnitude of any amount, where each class contains values of a fixed ratio (most often 10) to the class preceding it.

orderliness /ˈɔːdəlɪnəs/ orderlinesses n
orde
The fact of having a regular, proper and systematic arrangement.

orderly /ˈɔɹdɚli/ /ˈɔːdəli/ more orderly most orderly adj
ordelijk
Neat and tidy; possessing order.

orders are orders phraseologicalUnit
bevel is bevel

ordinal number ordinal numbers n
rangtelwoord ranggetal
(grammar) A word that expresses the relative position of an item in a sequence.
(arithmetic) A natural number used to denote position in a sequence.
(set theory) Such a number generalised to correspond to any cardinal number (the size of some set); formally, the order type of some well-ordered set of some cardinality a, which represents an equivalence class of well-ordered sets (exactly those of cardinality a) under the equivalence relation "existence of an order-preserving bijection".

ordinarily /ɔɹdɪˈnɛɹɪli/ /ɔːdɪˈnæɹɪli/ adv
gewoon
Usually or as a general rule; commonly.

ordinary /ˈɔɹdɪnɛ(ə)ɹi/ /ˈɔɹdɪnɛɹi/ /ˈɔːdənɹi/ /ˈɔːdɪnəɹi/ more ordinary most ordinary adj
gewoon alledaags
Being part of the natural order of things; normal, customary, routine.

ordinate /ˈɔː(ɹ)dɪneɪt/ /ˈɔː(ɹ)dɪnət/ ordinates n
ordinaat
(geometry) The second of the two terms by which a point is referred to, in a system of fixed rectilinear coordinate (Cartesian coordinate) axes.

ordnance /ˈoɹdnəns/ /ˈoɹdɪnəns/ /ˈɔːdnəns/ /ˈɔːdɪnəns/ ordnances n
geschut
Military equipment, especially weapons and ammunition.

ordoliberalism /-bəɹəl/ /-bɹəl/ /-də-/ /ˌɔɹdoʊˈlɪbəɹəlɪzəm/ /ˌɔːdəʊˈlɪbɹəlɪz(ə)m/ n
ordoliberalisme
(economics, politics) A political philosophy that emphasizes the desirability of the government establishing rules to maximize the potential of the free market to produce results.

ordure /-d͡ʒə/ /ˈɔɹd͡ʒʊɹ/ /ˈɔːdj(ʊ)ə/ ordures n
afval uitwerpselen
Dung, excrement.

ore /o(ː)ɹ/ /oə/ /ɔɹ/ /ɔː/ ores n
erts
Rock or other material that contains valuable or utilitarian materials; primarily a rock containing metals or gems for which it is typically mined and processed.

oregano /ɒɹɪˈɡɑːnəʊ/ /əˈɹɛɡənoʊ/ /əˈɹɛɡənəʊ/ oreganos n
oregano wilde marjolein
The leaves of these plants used in flavouring food.

organ /ˈɔɹɡən/ /ˈɔːɡən/ organs n
orgaan orgel
The larger part of an organism, composed of tissues that perform similar functions.
orgaan
(by extension) A body of an organization dedicated to the performing of certain functions.
An official magazine, newsletter, or similar publication of an organization.
orgel orgaan
(musical instruments) A musical instrument that has multiple pipes which play when a key is pressed (the pipe organ), or an electronic instrument designed to replicate such.

organ donor organ donors n
orgaandonor
A person (living or dead) from whom an organ is removed in order to be transplanted into another person.

organ gun /ˌɔɹɡ(ə)n ˈɡʌn/ /ˌɔːɡ(ə)n ˈɡʌn/ organ guns n
ribaudequin
(firearm, historical) A large, portable firearm normally supported by wheels, in which bullets may be fired from a row of several tubes in succession; it was chiefly used from the 14th to the 17th century.

organelle /ˌɔɹ.ɡənˈɛl/ organelles n
organel
(cytology) A specialized structure found inside cells that carries out a specific life process (e.g. ribosomes, vacuoles).

organic /ɔɹˈɡænɪk/ /ɔːˈɡænɪk/ more organic most organic adj
organisch
(biology) Pertaining to or derived from living organisms. [from 1778]
orgaan-
(physiology, medicine) Pertaining to an organ of the body of a living organism.
organisch organische
(chemistry) Relating to the compounds of carbon, relating to natural products.
biologisch organisch organische
(agriculture) Of food or food products, grown in an environment free from artificial agrichemicals, and possibly certified by a regulatory body. [from 1942]

organic chemistry n
organische chemie
(chemistry) The chemistry of organic compounds (that is, chemical compounds with carbon atoms in a covalent bond).

organic compound organic compounds n
organische verbinding
(organic chemistry) Any compound containing carbon atoms covalently bound to other atoms.

organism /ˈɔɹ.ɡəˌnɪz.əm/ /ˈɔː.ɡəˌnɪz.əm/ organisms n
organisme
Something with many separate interdependent parts, seen as being like a living thing; an organic system. [from 18th c.]

organist organists n
organist
A musician who plays the organ.

organization /ˌɔɹɡnɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɔɹɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɔɹɡənɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɔɹˈɡænɪzeɪʃən/ /ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ organizations n
ordening organisatie
(uncountable) The quality of being organized.
organisatie
(countable) A group of people or other legal entities with an explicit purpose and written rules.
(countable) A group of people consciously cooperating.

organize /ˈɔɹɡənaɪz/ /ˈɔːɡənaɪz/ v
organiseren
(transitive) To arrange in working order.
(transitive) To constitute in parts, each having a special function, act, office, or relation; to systematize.

organized crime n
georganiseerde misdaad
A large criminal organization, or a group of such organizations, that deals in illegal goods and services.

organizer /ˈɔɹɡənaɪzɚ/ organizers n
organisator
A person who arranges the details of a public event.

organoleptic /ɔː(ɹ)ˌɡænəʊˈlɛptɪk/ adj
organoleptisch

orgasm /ˈoɹ.ɡæ.zəm/ /ˈɔːɡaz(ə)m/ orgasms n
orgasme klaarkomen
A rush of sexual excitement; now specifically, the climax or peak of sexual pleasure, which occurs during sexual activity and which in males may include ejaculation and in females vaginal contractions. [from 18th c.]

orgasm /ˈoɹ.ɡæ.zəm/ /ˈɔːɡaz(ə)m/ v
een orgasme hebben klaarkomen
To have an orgasm.

orgasmic more orgasmic most orgasmic adj
orgastisch
(uncomparable) Of or relating to orgasms.

orgeat orgeats n
orgeade

orgulous /ˈɔɹɡjələs/ /ˈɔːɡjʊləs/ more orgulous most orgulous adj
hoogmoedig hooghartig
Proud; haughty; disdainful.
overmatige vergroot
Swollen; augmented; excessive.
bedreigend gevaarlijk
Threatening; dangerous.

orgy /ˈɔɹd͡ʒi/ /ˈɔː.d͡ʒi/ orgies n
orgie drinkgelag
A gathering of people to engage in group sex.
Excessive indulgence in a specified activity.

orient /ˈɒɹ.ɪˌɛnt/ /ˈɔɹ.iˌɛnt/ /ˈɔː.ɹɪˌɛnt/ v
oriënteren
(transitive, often, reflexive, figuratively) To familiarize (oneself or someone) with a circumstance or situation.

oriental dance oriental dances n
oriëntaalse dans
.

oriental pratincole oriental pratincoles n
oosterse vorkstaartplevier
A wader, Glareola maldivarum.

orientation /ˌɔɹiɛnˈteɪʃən/ orientations n
oriëntatie oriëntering plaatsbepaling richting
(countable) The determination of the relative position of something or someone.
oriëntatie plaatsbepaling richting
(countable) The relative physical position or direction of something.
kerkbouwrichting
(uncountable) The construction of a Christian church to have its aisle in an east-west direction with the altar at the east end.
gerichtheid oriëntatie
(countable) An inclination, tendency or direction.
oriëntatie oriëntering
(countable) The ability to orient, or the process of so doing.
oriëntatie oriëntering oriënteringsvermogen voorlichting
(education) Events to orient new students at a school; events to help new students become familiar with a school.
oriëntatie
(typography, countable) The direction of print across the page; landscape or portrait.
(analysis, differential geometry, countable) The choice of which ordered bases are "positively" oriented and which are "negatively" oriented on a real vector space.
kerkbouwrichting oriëntatie
(analytic geometry, topology, countable) The designation of a parametrised curve as "positively" or "negatively" oriented (or "nonorientable"); the analogous description of a surface or hypersurface.

oriflamme /ˈɒɹɪflæm/ oriflammes n
oriflamme auriflamme

origami /ˌɒɹɪˈɡɑːmɪ/ /ˌɔɹəˈɡɑmi/ [ˌɔɹɪ̈ˈɡɑmi] origamis n
origami
(uncountable) The Japanese art of paper folding.

origin /ˈɑɹ.ɪ.d͡ʒɪn/ /ˈɒɹ.ə.d͡ʒən/ /ˈɒɹ.ɪ.d͡ʒɪn/ /ˈɔɹ.d͡ʒɪn/ /ˈɔɹ.ɪ.d͡ʒɪn/ origins n
oorsprong herkomst
The beginning of something.
oorsprong
The source of a river, information, goods, etc.
(mathematics) The point at which the axes of a coordinate system intersect.
oorsprong afkomst herkomst
(in the plural) Ancestry.

original /ɒˈɹɪd͡ʒɪnəl/ /əˈɹɪd͡ʒnəl/ /əˈɹɪd͡ʒənəl/ /əˈɹɪd͡ʒɪnəl/ more original most original adj
oorspronkelijk
(not comparable) Relating to the origin or beginning; preceding all others.
origineel oorspronkelijk
(not comparable) First in a series of copies or versions.
(not comparable) Newly created.
(comparable) Fresh, different.
origineel vernieuwend
(not comparable) Pioneering.
afkomstig
(not comparable) Having a specified place or time as its origin.

original /ɒˈɹɪd͡ʒɪnəl/ /əˈɹɪd͡ʒnəl/ /əˈɹɪd͡ʒənəl/ /əˈɹɪd͡ʒɪnəl/ originals n
origineel
An object or other creation (e.g. narrative work) from which all later copies and variations are derived.
unicum
A person with a unique and interesting personality or creative talent.

original sin original sins n
erfzonde
(Christianity) The state of sinfulness, present in each human from birth, which is a result of Adam's disobedience.

originally /əˈɹɪd͡ʒnəli/ /əˈɹɪd͡ʒənəli/ /əˈɹɪd͡ʒɪnəli/ more originally most originally adv
oorspronkelijk aanvankelijk op een nieuwe manier origineel
(not comparable) As it was in the beginning.
op een nieuwe manier origineel
In an original manner.

originate /əˈɹɪd͡ʒɪneɪt/ v
voortkomen
(intransitive) To come into existence; to have origin or beginning; to spring, be derived (from, with). [from 18th c.]

oriole /ˈɔɹ.iˌoʊl/ /ˈɔː.ɹiːˌəʊl/ orioles n
wielewaal
Any of various colourful passerine birds, the New World orioles from the family Icteridae and the Old World orioles from the family Oriolidae.

orison /ˈɒɹɪsən/ /ˈɒɹɪzən/ orisons n
gebed
A prayer.

ornament /ˈɔɹnəmənt/ /ˈɔɹnəˌmɛnt/ /ˈɔː(ɹ)nəmənt/ /ˈɔː(ɹ)nəˌmɛnt/ v
decoreren versieren
To decorate.

ornamental /ˌɔɹnəˈmɛntl/ /ˌɔːnəˈmɛntl/ more ornamental most ornamental adj
ornamenteel
Serving as an ornament; having no purpose other than to make more beautiful.

ornamental /ˌɔɹnəˈmɛntl/ /ˌɔːnəˈmɛntl/ ornamentals n
sier- sierplant
An ornamental plant.

ornate /ɔɹˈneɪt/ more ornate most ornate adj
barok sierlijk
Elaborately ornamented, often to excess.
bloemrijk overladen
Flashy, flowery or showy

ornery /ˈɔnɹi/ /ˈɔɹnəɹi/ /ˈɔɹnɹi/ /ˈɔːnəɹi/ /ˈɔːnɹi/ ornerier orneriest adj
mopperig nors zeurderig
(originally, and, chiefly, US, especially, Appalachia, informal) Disagreeable, stubborn, and troublesome to deal with; cantankerous.

ornithological adj
ornithologisch vogelkundig
of or pertaining to ornithology

ornithologist ornithologists n
ornitholoog vogelkenner
A person who studies or practices ornithology.

ornithology ornithologies n
ornithologie vogelkunde
The branch of zoology that deals with the scientific study of birds.

ornithophobia /ˌɔɹnɪθəˈfoʊbiə/ /ˌɔːnɪθəˈfəʊbɪə/ n
ornithofobie
Fear of birds.

ornithosis ornithoses n
ornithose vogelchlamydiose
(medicine) A zoonotic infectious disease (of birds) caused by a bacterium called Chlamydia psittaci, it can be transmitted to humans and other animals. When carried by any species of bird belonging to the Psittacidae family (parrots), it is called psittacosis or parrot fever.

orogenesis orogeneses n
orogenese
(geology) The process of mountain formation by deformation of the Earth's crust.

orogeny /ɒˈɹɒdʒɪni/ /əˈɹɒdʒɪni/ orogenies n
orogenese
(geology) The process of mountain building by the upward folding of the Earth's crust.

orphan /ˈɔɹfən/ /ˈɔːfən/ /ˈɔːɹfənt/ orphans n
wees weesjongen weeskind weesmeisje
A person, especially a minor, both or (rarely) one of whose parents have died.

orphan drug orphan drugs n
weesgeneesmiddel

orphanage /ˈɔː(ɹ)fənɪd͡ʒ/ orphanages n
weeshuis kindertehuis
A residential institution for the care and protection of orphans.

orphrey /ˈɔɹfɹi/ /ˈɔːfɹi/ orphreys n
aurifries
(Christianity) An embroidered ornamental band or border on an ecclesiastical vestment, altar frontal, etc. [from 15th c.]

orthoclase orthoclases n
orthoklaas
(mineral) Potassium aluminum silicate, KAlSi3O8, a common feldspar of igneous, plutonic, and metamorphic rocks. Orthoclase is the main feldspar of pegmatite occurrences, where it is most commonly flesh-colored. Orthoclase is used in the ceramic and glass industries and as a decorative gravel.

orthodontics n
orthodontie
(medicine) A specialty of dentistry concerned with correcting misalignment of teeth.

orthodontist /ˌɔː(ɹ)θəˈdɒntɪst/ orthodontists n
orthodontist
An orthodontic dentist

orthodox /ˈɔɹθədɑks/ /ˈɔːθədɒks/ more orthodox most orthodox adj
orthodox
Conforming to the accepted, established, or traditional doctrines of a given faith, religion, or ideology. [from 15th c.]
orthodox traditioneel
Adhering to whatever is customary, traditional, or generally accepted. [1640s]

orthodoxy /ˈɔɹθədɑksi/ /ˈɔːɹθədɑːksi/ /ˈɔːθədɒksi/ orthodoxies n
orthodoxie
Correctness in doctrine and belief.

orthogonal /ɔɹˈθɑɡ.ə.nəl/ /ɔːˈθɒɡ.ə.nəl/ adj
loodrecht orthogonaal
(geometry) Of two objects, at right angles; perpendicular to each other.
Of a pair of elements in an ortholattice: each less than or equal to the orthocomplement of the other.
orthogonaal
(mathematics)

orthographic /ˌɔːɹθəˈɡɹæfɪk/ /ˌɔːθəˈɡɹæfɪk/ adj
orthografisch
Of, or relating to, orthography.

orthography /ɔɹˈθɑɡɹəfi/ /ɔːˈθɒɡɹəfi/ orthographies n
spelling
(countable) A method of representing a language or the sounds of language by written symbols; spelling.
(uncountable) The aspect of language study concerned with letters and their sequences in words; the study of spelling.
spelling ortografie
(uncountable) Correct spelling according to established usage; also (obsolete) pronunciation according to the spelling of a word.

orthomolecular adj
orthomoleculair
relating to the theory that mental illness is the result of chemical deficiencies, and can be cured with vitamins and the like

orthonormal adj
orthonormaal
(mathematics) Of a set of vectors, both orthogonal and normalized.
(mathematics) Of a linear transformation that preserves both angles and lengths.

orthopedagogic adj
orthopedagogisch

orthopedic more orthopedic most orthopedic adj
orthopedisch
Of, or relating to orthopedics.

orthopedics /ˌɔɹθəˈpidɪks/ /ˌɔːθəˈpiːdɪks/ n
orthopedie
(medicine) The branch of medicine that deals with the prevention or correction of disorders of the bones and associated muscles and joints

orthopedist orthopedists n
orthopedist orthopeed
(medicine) A surgeon who specializes in orthopedics.

orthorhombic /ɔː(ɹ)θəˈɹɒmbɪk/ adj
orthorombisch
(crystallography) Having three unequal axes at right angles.

orthosilicate orthosilicates n
nesosilicaat
(mineral) Any silicate mineral, such as garnet or olivine, in which the SiO4 tetrahedra do not share oxygen atoms with each other.

ortolan bunting ortolan buntings n
ortolaan
Emberiza hortulana, a passerine bird in the bunting family Emberizidae.

oryx /ˈoʊɹ.ɪks/ /ˈɔɹ.ɪks/ oryges oryx oryxes n
oryx
Any of several antelopes, of the genus Oryx, native to Africa, which have long, straight horns

oscillation /ˌɑː.sə.ˈleɪ.ʃən/ oscillations n
trilling
the act of oscillating or the state of being oscillated

osier /ˈoʊʒəɹ/ /ˈəʊzɪə/ /ˈəʊʒə/ osiers n
katwilg
One of the long, pliable twigs of this plant, or of other similar plants.

osmium /ˈɑz.mi.əm/ /ˈɒz.mi.əm/ osmiums n
osmium
A chemical element (symbol Os) with atomic number 76: a hard, brittle, heavy, bluish-white transition metal found as a trace element in alloys, mostly in platinum ores.

osmoregulation osmoregulations n
osmoregulatie
The homeostatic regulation of osmotic pressure in the body in order to maintain a certain water content (concentration of electrolytes, pH, etc).

osmosis /ɑsˈmoʊsɪs/ /ɑzˈmoʊsɪs/ /ɒsˈməʊsɪs/ /ɒzˈməʊsɪs/ osmoses n
osmose
(chemistry) The net movement of solvent molecules, usually water, from a region of lower solute concentration to a region of higher solute concentration through a partially permeable membrane.

osprey /ˈɑspɹi/ /ˈɒspɹeɪ/ ospreys n
visarend
A bird of prey (Pandion haliaetus) that feeds on fish and has white underparts and long, narrow wings each ending in four finger-like extensions.

osseous /ˈɒsi.əs/ adj
benig knokig been
Of, relating to, or made of bone; bony.

ossicle /ˈɒsɪkəl/ ossicles n
beentje gehoorbeentje
(anatomy) A small bone (or bony structure), especially one of the three of the middle ear.

ossification ossifications n
beenvorming ossificatie
The normal process by which bone is formed.

ossified more ossified most ossified adj
vastgeroest versteend
(figurative) Inflexible, old-fashioned.

ossify /ˈɑ.sə.faɪ/ /ˈɒs.ɪ.faɪ/ v
verbenen
(ambitransitive) To transform (or cause to transform) from a softer animal substance into bone; particularly the processes of growth in humans and animals.

osso buco /ˌɑsoʊ ˈbukoʊ/ /ˌɒsəʊ ˈbuːkəʊ/ n
ossobuco
A northern Italian dish of veal shanks and marrowbones braised in white wine, tomatoes, etc., often served with risotto.

ossuary /ˈɒsjʊəɹi/ ossuaries n
ossuarium knekelhuis
A container, receptacle, or building, such as an urn or vault, for holding the bones of the dead.

ostensible /ɑˈstɛns.ɪ.bəl/ /ɒˈstɛns.ɪ.bəl/ more ostensible most ostensible adj
schijnbaar
kennelijk klaarblijkelijk
Apparent, evident; meant for open display.

ostensibly /ɑːˈstɛn.sə.bli/ /ɒˈstɛn.sə.bli/ /ɒˈstɛn.sɪ.bli/ adv
ogenschijnlijk schijnbaar op het eerste gezicht
(modal) Seemingly, apparently, on the surface.

ostentation /ˌɒstənˈteɪʃən/ ostentations n
aanstellerij uitsloverij
Ambitious display; vain show; display intended to excite admiration or applause.
show spektakel
(obsolete) A show or spectacle.

ostentatious /ˌɒs.tənˈteɪ.ʃəs/ /ˌɒs.tɛnˈteɪ.ʃəs/ more ostentatious most ostentatious adj
protserig
Of ostentation.

osteo- /ɑstioʊ̯/ prefix
osteo
bone

osteoblast osteoblasts n
osteoblast
(biology, cytology) A mononucleate cell from which bone develops.

osteocyte osteocytes n
osteocyt
(cytology) A mature bone cell involved with the maintenance of bone.

osteogenesis osteogeneses n
osteogenese
(physiology) The formation and development of bone.

osteogenesis imperfecta n
brozebottenziekte
(pathology) A hereditary disease characterized by brittle bones that easily fracture.

osteopath osteopaths n
osteopaat
(alternative medicine) A non-physician healthcare practitioner who practices osteopathy by manipulating the skeleton and muscles. Not to be confused with Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) (also known as osteopathic physicians) who are full physicians like Doctors of Medicine (M.D.).

osteopathic more osteopathic most osteopathic adj
osteopathisch
of or pertaining to osteopathy or osteopathic medicine

osteopathy osteopathies n
osteopathie
(alternative medicine) The branch of therapy based on manipulation of bones and muscles.

osteopenia osteopenias n
osteopenie
The medical condition of having low bone density, but not low enough to be considered osteoporosis.

osteoporosis /ˌɒstiəʊpəˈɹəʊsɪs/ osteoporoses n
osteoporose botontkalking
(pathology) A disease, occurring especially in women following menopause, in which the bones become extremely porous and are subject to fracture.

ostracism /ˈɒstɹəsɪz(ə)m/ ostracisms n
ostracisme schervengericht
(historical) In ancient Athens (and some other cities), the temporary banishment by popular vote of a citizen considered dangerous to the state. [from 16th c.]
ostracisme uitsluiting banning verbanning verwijdering
Temporary exclusion from a community or society.

ostracize /ˈɑstɹəˌsaɪz/ /ˈɒstɹəsaɪz/ v
uitstoten mijden verbannen
(by extension) To exclude a person from a community or from society by not communicating with them or by refusing to acknowledge their presence; to refuse to associate with or talk to; to shun. [from mid 17th c.]

ostrich /ˈɑs.tɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈɑs.tɹɪt͡ʃ/ /ˈɒs.tɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈɒs.tɹɪt͡ʃ/ /ˈɔs.tɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈɔs.tɹɪt͡ʃ/ ostriches n
struisvogel struis
(ornithology) A large flightless bird of the genus Struthio.

ostrich politics n
struisvogelpolitiek
(derogatory) A style of politics that evades rather than addresses problems; ostrichism.

other /ʊðə/ /ˈɐðə/ /ˈʌðə/ /ˈʌðɚ/ [ˈäðə] [ˈɐðə] adj
andere
ander
See other (determiner) below.
(obsolete) Left, as opposed to right.

other /ʊðə/ /ˈɐðə/ /ˈʌðə/ /ˈʌðɚ/ [ˈäðə] [ˈɐðə] determiner
ander andere anderen
Not the one or ones previously referred to.

otherness othernesses n
anderszijn
(uncountable) The quality of being different or distinct.
(countable) The result or product of being different or distinct.

otherwise /ˈʌð.əˌwaɪz/ /ˈʌð.ɚˌwaɪz/ adv
anders anderszins
(manner) Differently, in another way.
anders
(conjunctive) In different circumstances; or else.
afgezien van behalve
(conjunctive) In all other respects.

otiose /ˈoʊ.ti.oʊs/ /ˈoʊ.ʃi.oʊs/ /ˈoʊ.ʃi.əs/ /ˈəʊ.ti.əʊs/ /ˈəʊ.ʃi.əʊs/ more otiose most otiose adj
lui
Reluctant to work or to exert oneself.
doelloos overbodig zinloos
Having no reason for being (raison d’être); having no point, reason, or purpose.

otitis /oʊˈtaɪ.tɪs/ otitides otitises n
oorontsteking
(pathology) Inflammation of the ear.

otolaryngology /ˌoʊtoʊˌlɛɹɪŋˈɡɑləd͡ʒi/ /ˌɑtoʊ-/ /ˌəʊtə(ʊ)ˌlæɹɪŋˈɡɒləd͡ʒi/ n
otorinolaryngologie KNO-heelkunde keel-neus-oorheelkunde
(medicine) The study of diseases of the ear, nose and throat.

otolith otoliths n
otoliet
(zoology) A small particle, comprised mainly of calcium carbonate, found in the inner ear of vertebrates, being part of the balance sense.

otorhinolaryngologist /-raɪnə-/ /ˌɑtoʊˌraɪnoʊˌlæɹɪŋˈɡɑləd͡ʒɪst/ /ˌɒtə-/ /ˌɒtəʊˌraɪnəʊˌlæɹɪŋˈɡɒləd͡ʒɪst/ otorhinolaryngologists n
kno-arts keel-, neus- en oorarts
(medicine) A doctor specializing in otorhinolaryngology, the study of the ear, nose, and throat.

otter /ˈɑtɚ/ /ˈɒt.ə/ [(ʔ)ɑɾɚ] otters n
otter
An aquatic or marine carnivorous mammal in the subfamily Lutrinae of the family Mustelidae, which also includes weasels, polecats, badgers, and others.

otter civet otter civets n
ottercivetkat
A semi-aquatic civet found in South-East Asis, taxonomic name Cynogale bennettii

oubliette /uːbliˈɛt/ oubliettes n
oubliëtte vergeetput vergetelput
A dungeon only accessible by a trapdoor at the top. [from 18th c.]

ouch /ˈaʊt͡ʃ/ interjection
au
An expression of one's own physical pain.

oud /uːd/ ouds n
oed
(musical instrument) A short-necked and fretless plucked stringed instrument of the lute family, of Arab and Turkish origin.

ought /ɑt/ /ɔt/ /ɔːt/ v
moeten behoren
(auxiliary) Indicating duty or obligation.

our /æʊ(ə)/ /ɐː/ /ɑɹ/ /ɑː(ɹ)/ /ˈaʊə(ɹ)/ /ˈaʊɚ/ [ɑɹ] [ɑ˞] determiner
ons onze
Belonging to us.

ours /ɑɹz/ /ɑːz/ /ˈaʊəz/ /ˈaʊɚz/ pronoun
de onze die van ons het onze
That which belongs to us; the possessive case of we, used without a following noun.

ourselves /aʊəˈsɛlvz/ /aʊɚˈsɛlvz/ /ɑɹˈsɛlvz/ /ɑːˈsɛlvz/ pronoun
onszelf

oust /aʊst/ /ʌʊst/ v
verdrijven verbannen verwijderen
(transitive) To expel; to remove.

ouster /aʊstə/ /aʊstəɹ/ ousters n
verdrijving
(now, _, chiefly, _, US) Specifically, the forceful removal of a politician or regime from power; coup.

out /aʊt/ /æɔt/ /æʊt/ /ɘʉt/ /ʌʊt/ adj
out
(LGBT) Openly acknowledging that one is LGBT+ (gay, trans, etc).
uit
Released, available for purchase, download or other use.

out /aʊt/ /æɔt/ /æʊt/ /ɘʉt/ /ʌʊt/ adv
buiten
Away from the inside, centre or other point of reference.
uit weg
Away from home or one's usual place.
Away from; at a distance.

out /aʊt/ /æɔt/ /æʊt/ /ɘʉt/ /ʌʊt/ outs n
buiten
A means of exit, escape, reprieve, etc.

out /aʊt/ /æɔt/ /æʊt/ /ɘʉt/ /ʌʊt/ preposition
uit
From the inside to the outside of; out of. [from 14th c.]

out loud adv
hardop luidop voorlezen
(idiomatic) Using the voice; not silently; aloud.

out of /ˈaʊt əv/ /ˈaʊtə/ adv
buiten
uit van de
(often, informal) expression of how distant a person or an object is.

out of business adj
buiten bedrijf
No longer in business or service; defunct.

out of date
achterhaald verouderd
(idiomatic) Too old to be used; not current; invalid; outmoded.

out of hand more out of hand most out of hand adj
in het wilde weg ongecontroleerd
Not under control.

out of line
buitensporig ongepast
(idiomatic) Inappropriate or unsuitable, especially by reason of being unmannerly or indelicate.

out of nowhere
als een donderslag bij heldere hemel uit het niets
(idiomatic) In an unexpected or inexplicable manner of arrival or occurrence.

out of order
niet op volgorde
(idiom) Out of normal sequence.
buiten bedrijf buiten werking
(idiomatic) Not functioning properly.
ongepast
(idiomatic) Inappropriate or unsuitable.

out of sight, out of mind proverb
uit het oog, uit het hart
When something is not nearby, it is forgotten about.

out of sorts more out of sorts most out of sorts adj
uit zijn element
(idiomatic) Irritable or somewhat unwell, with vague medical symptoms.

out of the blue /aʊt ɒv ðə bluː/
uit het niets zomaar
(idiomatic) unexpectedly; without warning or preparation.

out of the corner of one's eye
vanuit zijn ooghoek
(of a look or glance) Sideways, obliquely, askance

out of the frying pan, into the fire
van de regen in de drup van kwaad tot erger
(idiomatic) Move or get from an already bad situation to a worse one; end up in a worse situation when trying to escape from a bad or difficult one.

out of the question more out of the question most out of the question adj
nicht im Frage
(idiomatic) Not remotely possible.

out of touch more out of touch most out of touch adj
wereldvreemd
(idiomatic) No longer conversant with something, especially facts, reality, or the world; not aware or realistic.

out of turn
afzonderlijk met voorrang voor zijn beurt
When it is not one's turn.

out of wedlock
buitenechtelijk
(idiom) Of parents not legally married.

out the wazoo
a volonte
(colloquial) Excessive(ly); too much.

out there more out there most out there adj
buitenissig
(informal) Extreme; radical; far removed from the ordinary; crazy, nutty, loony.

out-of-court adj
in der minne minnelijk
(legal) Without resorting to formal legal action.

outage /ˈaʊt.əd͡ʒ/ /ˈaʊt.ɪd͡ʒ/ outages n
panne
A temporary suspension of operation, especially of electrical power supply.

outbid /aʊtˈbɪd/ v
overbieden
(transitive) To bid more than (somebody else) in an auction.

outboard outboards n
buitenboordmotor
A vessel fitted with an outboard motor.

outboard motor outboard motors n
buitenboordmotor
A detachable and pivotable propulsion unit fitted over the transom of a boat, comprising an engine that drives a propeller.

outbox /aʊtˈbɑks/ /aʊtˈbɒks/ /ˈaʊtbɑks/ /ˈaʊtbɒks/ outboxes n
outbox
(computing) An electronic folder serving the same purpose, for electronic mail.

outbreak /ˈaʊtbɹeɪk/ outbreaks n
uitbarsting uitbraak
An eruption; the sudden appearance of a rash, disease, etc.
explosie uitbarsting
A sudden increase.
uitbarsting uitbreken
(figurative) An outburst or sudden eruption, especially of violence and mischief.

outbuilding /ˈaʊtˌbɪl.dɪŋ/ outbuildings n
bijgebouw
A building, such as a barn, shed, or garage, that is separate from, but associated with some main building

outcast /aʊtˈkæst/ /aʊtˈkɑːst/ /ˈaʊtkæst/ /ˈaʊtkɑːst/ outcasts n
buitenbeentje uitgestotene verschoppeling verstoteling
One that has been excluded from a society or system, a pariah, a leper. [from 14th c.]

outcome /ˈaʊtkʌm/ outcomes n
resultaat uitkomst
(chiefly, sport) The scoreline; the result.

outcrop /ˈaʊt.kɹɑp/ outcrops n
dagzoom ontsluiting

outdated /aʊtˈdeɪtɪd/ more outdated most outdated adj
achterhaald gedateerd verouderd
Out of date, old-fashioned, antiquated.

outdo /aʊtˈdu/ v
overtreffen
(transitive) To excel; go beyond in performance; surpass.

outdoor /ˌaʊtˈdɔː/ adj
buiten-
Situated in, designed to be used in, or carried on in the open air. [from 18th c.]

outer ear outer ears n
buitenoor
(anatomy) The outer portion of the ear which includes the auricle and the ear canal and leads to the eardrum.

outer space /ˌaʊtə ˈspeɪs/ /ˌaʊtɚ ˈspeɪs/ [ˌaʊ̯tə ˈspɛɪ̯s] [ˌaʊ̯ɾɚ ˈspeɪ̯s] n
ruimte
Region outside explored space.

outermost /ˈaʊtɚmoʊst/ adj
buitenst
farthest outside

outfit /ˈaʊtfɪt/ outfits n
outfit
A set of clothing (with accessories).
set
Gear consisting of a set of articles or tools for a specified purpose.
eenheid
Any cohesive group of people; a unit; such as a military company.
team
(sports) A sports team.

outgrow /ˌaʊtˈɡɹəʊ/ /ˌɑʊtˈɡɹoʊ/ v
ontgroeien
(transitive, often, figurative) To become too big in size or too mature in age or outlook to continue to want, need, use, experience, or accept some object, practice, condition, belief, etc.

outgrowth /ˈaʊtˌɡroʊθ/ outgrowths n
uitgroeisel

outlandish /aʊ̯tˈlændɪʃ/ more outlandish most outlandish adj
buitenissig raar vreemd
Bizarre; strange.
buitenlands uitheems vreemd
(archaic) Foreign; alien.

outlaw /ˈaʊt.lɑ/ /ˈaʊt.lɔ/ /ˈaʊt.lɔː/ /ˈæɔt.loː/ outlaws n
vogelvrije
A fugitive from the law.
(history) A criminal who is excluded from normal legal rights; one who can be killed at will without legal penalty.

outlet /ˈaʊtlɛt/ /ˈaʊtlɪt/ outlets n
uitlaat
A vent or similar passage to allow the escape of something.

outlier /ˈaʊtˌlaɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈʌʊtˌlaɪɚ/ outliers n
alleenstaande buitenbeentje
A person or thing situated away from the main body or outside its proper place.
uitloper
(geology) A part of a formation separated from the rest of the formation by erosion.
uitbijter
(statistics) A value in a statistical sample which does not fit a pattern that describes most other data points; specifically, a value that lies 1.5 IQR beyond the upper or lower quartile.

outline /ˈaʊtlaɪn/ outlines n
omtrek
The outer shape of an object or figure.

outlive /aʊtˈlɪv/ v
overleven
(transitive) To live longer than; continue to live after the death of; overlive; survive.

outmoded more outmoded most outmoded adj
achterhaald
Obsolete.

outnumber /aʊtˈnʌmbə(ɹ)/ v
in de meerderheid zijn
(transitive, stative) to be more in number than somebody or something.

outpost /ˈaʊtˌpoʊst/ outposts n
buitenpost voorpost
A military post stationed at a distance from the main body of troops.
buitenpost
An outlying settlement.

output /ˈaʊtpʊt/ outputs n
output uitvoer
(computing) Data sent out of the computer, as to output device such as a monitor or printer, or data sent from one program on the computer to another.
productie
(economics) Production; quantity produced, created, or completed.

output /ˈaʊtpʊt/ v
opleveren produceren
(economics) To produce, create, or complete.
uitvoeren
(computing) To send data out of a computer, as to an output device such as a monitor or printer, or to send data from one program on the computer to another.

outrage /ˈaʊt.ɹeɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈaʊt.ɹɪd͡ʒ/ outrages n
wandaad
belediging
An offensive, immoral or indecent act.
verontwaardiging razernij woede
The resentful, indignant, or shocked anger aroused by such acts.

outrageous /aʊtˈɹeɪdʒəs/ more outrageous most outrageous adj
ongehoord schandelijk schokkend
Shocking; exceeding conventional behaviour; provocative. [from 18th c.]

outrageously more outrageously most outrageously adv
schandalig waanzinnig

outreach /aʊtˈɹiːtʃ/ /ˈaʊtɹiːtʃ/ v
overtreffen
(transitive) To reach further than.

outrigger /ˈaʊtˌɹɪɡə/ /ˈaʊtˌɹɪɡɚ/ outriggers n
drijver uitlegger
(nautical) A long thin timber, pontoon, or other float attached parallel to a canoe or boat by projecting struts as a means of preventing tipping or capsizing.
uitleggerkano vlerkprauw
(rowing) An outrigger canoe or boat.

outright /aʊtˈɹaɪt/ /ˈaʊtɹaɪt/ adj
eenduidig
Unqualified and unreserved.

outro /ˈaʊ.tɹəʊ/ /ˈaʊt.ɹoʊ/ outros n
naspel outro
(music, informal) A portion of music at the end of a song; like an intro, but at the end instead of the beginning.

outrun /ˈaʊtɹʌn/ v
ontlopen
(transitive) To run faster than.

outré /uˈtɹeɪ/ more outré most outré adj
extravagant excentriek
Very unconventional.

outside /aʊtˈsaɪd/ /ˈaʊt.saɪd/ more outside most outside adj
buitenste

outside /aʊtˈsaɪd/ /ˈaʊt.saɪd/ more outside most outside adv
buiten
To or in the outdoors or outside; to or in an area that is beyond the scope, limits, or borders of a given place.
Outdoors.

outside /aʊtˈsaɪd/ /ˈaʊt.saɪd/ outsides n
buitenkant
The part of something that faces out; the outer surface.
buitenaf
The space beyond some limit or boundary.
The side of a curved road, racetrack etc. that has the longer arc length; the side of a racetrack furthest from the interior of the course or some other point of reference.

outside /aʊtˈsaɪd/ /ˈaʊt.saɪd/ preposition
buiten
On the outside of, not inside (something, such as a building).

outside world outside worlds n
buitenwereld
(idiomatic) The rest of the world outside of some closed, restricted, or remote environment.

outsider /ˌaʊtˈsaɪdəɹ/ outsiders n
buitenstaander outsider
One who is not part of a community or organization.

outsource /ˈaʊtˌsoɹs/ v
uitbesteden
(chiefly, US, business, management) To transfer the management and/or day-to-day execution of a business function to a third-party service provider.

outsourcing /ˈaʊtˌsɔː(ɹ).sɪŋ/ outsourcings n
uitbesteding
The transfer of a business function to an external service provider.

outspoken more outspoken most outspoken adj
brutaal direct
Speaking, or spoken, freely, openly, or boldly; vocal; frank.

outstanding more outstanding most outstanding adj
bijzonder prominent
Prominent or noticeable; standing out from others.
bijzonder vooraanstaand
Exceptionally good; distinguished from others by its superiority.
overhellend
Projecting outwards.
onopgelost openstaand
Unresolved; not settled or finished.
openstaand uitstaand
Owed as a debt.

outstrip /ˌaʊtˈstɹɪp/ v
overtreffen overvleugelen
To move more quickly than (someone or something) so as to outrun or leave it behind.
(figuratively) To exceed or surpass (someone or something).

outweigh /ˌaʊtˈweɪ/ v
zwaarder wegen

outwith /aʊtˈwɪð/ /aʊtˈwɪθ/ preposition
buiten
(now, chiefly, Scotland) Outside; beyond; outside of. [from 12th c.]

ouzo /ˈuːzəʊ/ ouzos n
ouzo
(countable) A serving of this drink.

oval /ˈoʊvəl/ /ˈəʊvəl/ more oval most oval adj
ovaal eivormig
Having the shape of an oval.

oval /ˈoʊvəl/ /ˈəʊvəl/ ovals n
ovaal
An elongated round shape resembling an egg or ellipse.

ovary /ˈoʊvəɹi/ /ˈəʊvəɹi/ ovaries n
eierstok ovarium vruchtbeginsel
(anatomy) A female reproductive organ, often paired, that produces ova and in mammals secretes the hormones estrogen and progesterone.

ovation /oʊˈveɪ.ʃən/ /əʉˈvæɪ.ʃn̩/ [oʊˈveɪ.ʃn̩] [ə(ʊ)ˈveɪ.ʃn̩] ovations n
ovatie
(by extension) Prolonged enthusiastic applause.

oven /ˈʌ.vn̩/ /ˈʌv.ən/ ovens n
oven
A chamber used for baking or heating.

oven glove oven gloves n
ovenhandschoen ovenwant
A heatproof glove designed to carry hot things to or from an oven.

ovenbird ovenbirds n
ovenvogel
An American warbler, Seiurus aurocapilla, that builds such a nest of vegetation.

over /ˈoʊ.vɚ/ /ˈəʊ.və(ɹ)/ adj
voorbij
Discontinued; ended or concluded.

over /ˈoʊ.vɚ/ /ˈəʊ.və(ɹ)/ adv
om omver
From an upright position to a horizontal one.
opnieuw over
(US, usually, with do) Again; another time; once more; over again.

over /ˈoʊ.vɚ/ /ˈəʊ.və(ɹ)/ interjection
over
(procedure word, military) A radio procedure word meaning that the station is finished with its transmission and is expecting a response.

over /ˈoʊ.vɚ/ /ˈəʊ.və(ɹ)/ preposition
over boven op
On top of; above; higher than; further up.

over a barrel
hopeloos in de knel
(idiomatic) In a disadvantageous or helpless situation, especially one in which one may be controlled or victimized.

over and above adv
bovenop
Supplementarily.

over and above preposition
bovenop
in addition to, supplementary to

over and out interjection
over en uit
(procedure word, idiomatic) Used in films and TV to signal the end of a conversation, especially one conducted by CB radio or the like.

over my dead body
over mijn lijk
(idiomatic, usually, hyperbole) Under no circumstances; absolutely not.

over the top more over the top most over the top adj
overdreven te veel van het goede
(idiomatic) Bold; beyond normal, expected, or reasonable limits; outrageous.

over there adv
daar
In that place; there (at some distance).

overachiever overachievers n
uitschieter
One who overachieves; one who has too much success. [from 1950s]

overact /ˌəʊvəɹˈækt/ v
overacteren
(acting) To act in an exaggerated manner.

overall /ˈoʊvɚɑl/ /ˈoʊvɚɔl/ /ˈəʊvəɹɔːl/ /ˌoʊvɚˈɑl/ /ˌoʊvɚˈɔl/ /ˌəʊvəɹˈɔːl/ more overall most overall adj
globaal
All-encompassing, all around.

overall /ˈoʊvɚɑl/ /ˈoʊvɚɔl/ /ˈəʊvəɹɔːl/ /ˌoʊvɚˈɑl/ /ˌoʊvɚˈɔl/ /ˌəʊvəɹˈɔːl/ adv
globaal
Generally; with everything considered.

overall /ˈoʊvɚɑl/ /ˈoʊvɚɔl/ /ˈəʊvəɹɔːl/ /ˌoʊvɚˈɑl/ /ˌoʊvɚˈɔl/ /ˌəʊvəɹˈɔːl/ overalls n
overall
(British) A garment worn over other clothing to protect it; a coverall or boiler suit. A garment, for manual labor or for casual wear, often made of a single piece of fabric, with long legs and a bib upper, supported from the shoulders with straps, and having several large pockets and loops for carrying tools.

overalls /ˈoʊvəɹɔːlz/ /ˈɐʉv(ə)ɹəlz/ n
tuinpak
(US, Canada, Australia) Loose-fitting pants with supporting cross-straps and a panel of material in the chest (called a bib), often associated with farm work.

overanalyze v
overanalyseren
To analyze too much or in too much detail.

overbite /əʊvə(ɹ)ˈbaɪt/ /ˈəʊvə(ɹ)baɪt/ overbites n
overbeet
(dentistry) A malocclusion in which the upper teeth extend over the lower ones.

overboard /ˈəʊvə(ɹ)ˌbɔː(ɹ)d/ adv
overboord
Over the edge; especially, off or outside of a boat.

overcapacity overcapacities n
overcapaciteit
A capacity for the production of a commodity or product that is in excess of what is needed.

overcast /ˈoʊvɚ.kæst/ /ˈəʊvəˌkɑːst/ /ˌoʊvɚˈkæst/ /ˌəʊvəˈkɑːst/ more overcast most overcast adj
bewolkt betrokken
Covered with clouds; overshadowed; darkened; (meteorology) more than 90% covered by clouds.
neerslachtig
(figuratively) In a state of depression; gloomy; melancholy.

overcast /ˈoʊvɚ.kæst/ /ˈəʊvəˌkɑːst/ /ˌoʊvɚˈkæst/ /ˌəʊvəˈkɑːst/ v
bewolken verduisteren
(transitive) To cover with cloud; to overshadow; to darken.

overcoat /ˈoʊvɚkoʊt/ /ˈəʊvəkəʊt/ overcoats n
overjas
A heavy garment worn over other clothes, for protection from cold or weather.

overcome /ˌoʊvɚˈkʌm/ /ˌəʊvəˈkʌm/ v
overwinnen
(transitive) To surmount (a physical or abstract obstacle); to prevail over, to get the better of.

overconfident /ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈkɒnfɪdənt/ more overconfident most overconfident adj
overmoedig
Presumptuous, cocksure, rude and disrespectful.

overconsumption n
overconsumptie

overdo /ˌoʊvɚˈdu/ /ˌəʊvəˈduː/ v
overdrijven
To give (someone or something) too much work; to require too much effort or strength of (someone); to use up too much of (something).

overdose /ˈəʊvə(ɹ)ˌdəʊs/ overdoses n
overdosis
An excessive and dangerous dose of a drug.

overdraw v
in het rood gaan
To withdraw more money from an account than there is credit; to make an overdraft

overdue /ˌoʊ.vəɹˈdu/ /ˌəʊ.vəˈdju/ more overdue most overdue adj
achterstallig over tijd
Late; especially, past a deadline or too late to fulfill a need.

overeat /ˌoʊvɚˈit/ v
overeten
(ambitransitive) To eat too much of.

overestimate /ˌəʊvəɹˈɛstɪmeɪt/ /ˌəʊvəɹˈɛstɪmət/ v
overschatten
To judge or calculate too highly.

overexposure overexposures n
overbelichting
(photography) Exposure of film to light during the development process for a longer time than is required to accurately produce the image.

overfishing overfishings n
overbevissing
Fishing that reduces the stock of remaining fish in an area to below that which is acceptable.

overflow /ˈoʊvɚˌfloʊ/ /ˈəʊvəˌfləʊ/ /ˌoʊvɚˈfloʊ/ /ˌəʊvəˈfləʊ/ v
overlopen overstromen

overgrow v
overgroeien
(transitive) To grow over; (of one thing) to cause (a second thing) to become overgrown (with or by the first thing).

overhang /əʊvəˈhaŋ/ /ˈoʊvəɹˌhæŋ/ /ˈəʊvəhaŋ/ v
overhangen
(transitive) To hang over (something).

overhang seat n
overhangmandaat
A legislative seat distribution, used to guarantee that a party gets their fair share of seats, when a party is entitled to fewer seats as a result of party votes than it has won constituencies. Additional seats granted to that party would be overhang seats.

overhaul /ˈoʊvɚˌhɑl/ /ˈoʊvɚˌhɔl/ /ˈəʊvəˌhɔːl/ /ˌoʊvɚˈhɑl/ /ˌoʊvɚˈhɔl/ /ˌəʊvəˈhɔːl/ overhauls n
herziening onderhoud opknapbeurt
A major repair, renovation, or revision.

overhaul /ˈoʊvɚˌhɑl/ /ˈoʊvɚˌhɔl/ /ˈəʊvəˌhɔːl/ /ˌoʊvɚˈhɑl/ /ˌoʊvɚˈhɔl/ /ˌəʊvəˈhɔːl/ v
herstellen moderniseren opknappen renoveren
To modernize, repair, renovate, or revise completely.
inhalen
To pass, overtake, or travel past.

overhead projector overhead projectors n
overheadprojector
A projector that projects an image over the heads of the viewers onto a screen in front of them.

overhear /oʊ.vɚˈhɪɚ/ v
luistervinken
(ambitransitive) To hear something that was not meant for one's ears.

overheated more overheated most overheated adj
oververhit
Excessively heated.

overhunting n
overbejaging
Hunting at unsustainable levels.

overjoyed /ˌoʊvɚˈd͡ʒɔɪd/ /ˌəʊvəˈd͡ʒɔɪd/ more overjoyed most overjoyed adj
overgelukkig
Very happy.

overlap /ˈoʊvɚˌlæp/ /ˈəʊvəˌlæp/ /ˌoʊvɚˈlæp/ /ˌəʊvəˈlæp/ overlaps n
overlap
Something that overlaps or is overlapped

overlap /ˈoʊvɚˌlæp/ /ˈəʊvəˌlæp/ /ˌoʊvɚˈlæp/ /ˌəʊvəˈlæp/ v
bedekken
To extend over and partly cover something.
overlappen
To have an area, range, character or function in common.
(mathematics) Of sets: to have some elements in common.

overload /ˈəʊvə(ɹ)ˌləʊd/ /ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈləʊd/ v
overladen
(intransitive) To fail due to excessive load.

overlook /ˈoʊ.vɚˌlʊk/ /ˈəʊ.vəˌlʊk/ /ˌoʊ.vɚˈlʊk/ /ˌəʊ.vəˈlʊk/ overlooks n
uitkijkpunt
A vista or point that gives a view down toward something else.

overlook /ˈoʊ.vɚˌlʊk/ /ˈəʊ.vəˌlʊk/ /ˌoʊ.vɚˈlʊk/ /ˌəʊ.vəˈlʊk/ v
over het hoofd zien
To fail to notice; to look over and beyond (anything) without seeing it.
door de vingers zien
To pretend not to have noticed (something, especially a mistake or flaw); to pass over (something) without censure or punishment.

overlord /ˈəʊvə(ɹ)lɔː(ɹ)d/ /ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈlɔː(ɹ)d/ overlords n
opperheer
A ruler of other rulers.

overnight /əʊvə(ɹ)ˈnaɪt/ adv
's nachts
During or throughout the night, especially during the evening or night just past.
overnachts van de ene dag op de andere van vandaag op morgen
(figurative) In a very short (but unspecified) amount of time.

overpay /oʊ.vɚ.peɪ/ v
teveel betalen
(ambitransitive) To pay too much.

overplay v
overacteren overdrijven
(ambitransitive) To overdo or overact one's effect or role.
dramatiseren overdrijven overschatten
(ambitransitive) To overestimate one's strength in a game or event, which ultimately may end in a defeat.
dramatiseren overdrijven uitslaan
(transitive, golf) To accidentally hit (one's golf ball) beyond "the green".

overpopulated /ˌoʊvɚˈpɑpjə(ˌ)leɪtɪd/ more overpopulated most overpopulated adj
overbevolkt
Having or consisting of a higher population than can be sustained.

overpopulation /ˈoʊvɚ-/ /ˌoʊvɚˌpɑpjəˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌəʊvəˌpɒpjʊˈleɪʃn̩/ overpopulations n
overbevolking
(biology, demography) An excessive number of occupants (people, animals, plants, etc.) in a particular area; specifically, when the number of occupants exceeds the ability of that area to provide for them.

overpower /oʊ.vɚˈpaʊ̯.ɚ/ /əʊvəˈpaʊə/ v
overmannen overweldigen
(transitive) To subdue someone by superior force.

overrate /ˌəʊvəˈɹeɪt/ v
overschatten
To esteem too highly; to give greater praise than due.

overrated more overrated most overrated adj
overschat
Given an undue amount of credit for quality or merit in a field; not necessarily related to popularity.

overrepresentation overrepresentations n
oververtegenwoordiging
(uncountable) The condition of being overrepresented

override /oʊ.vɚˈɹaɪd/ /əʊ.vəˈɹaɪd/ /ˈoʊ.vɚˌɹaɪd/ /ˈəʊ.vəˌɹaɪd/ v
afjakkeren
To ride a horse too hard.

overripe more overripe most overripe adj
overrijp
Excessively ripe; spoiled; gone bad.

overrun /ˈoʊ.vɚˌɹʌn/ /ˈəʊ.vəˌɹʌn/ /ˌoʊ.vɚˈɹʌn/ /ˌəʊ.vəˈɹʌn/ overruns n
overrompeling overschrijding overstroming
An instance of overrunning.
overschrijding
The amount by which something overruns.

overrun /ˈoʊ.vɚˌɹʌn/ /ˈəʊ.vəˌɹʌn/ /ˌoʊ.vɚˈɹʌn/ /ˌəʊ.vəˈɹʌn/ v
overstromen
(transitive) To defeat an enemy and invade in great numbers, seizing the enemy positions conclusively.
overrompelen overstromen
(transitive) To infest, swarm over, flow over.
inhalen overschijden voorbijlopen
(transitive) To run past; to run beyond.

overseas /ˌoʊvɚˈsiːz/ /ˌəʊvəˈsiːz/ adj
overzees
Across a sea; to or in an area across a sea.

overseas /ˌoʊvɚˈsiːz/ /ˌəʊvəˈsiːz/ adv
in het buitenland
Abroad.

overseas territory overseas territories n
overzees gebiedsdeel overzees territorium
A country or smaller territory which politically is either an integral part of - or in some dependent (e.g. colonial) relationship with another state, but is geographically separated from that 'mother state' by the sea, without bordering it or its coastal waters

oversee /əʊvə(ɹ)siː/ v
overschouwen overzien
(literally) To survey, look at something in a wide angle.
bekijken
To inspect, examine

overseer /ˈəʊvəˌsiːə(ɹ)/ overseers n
opzichter
One who oversees or supervises.

overshadow /ˌoʊ.vɚˈʃæd.oʊ/ /ˌəʊ.vəˈʃæd.əʊ/ v
overschaduwen
(transitive) To dominate something and make it seem insignificant.

oversight /ˈoʊvɚˌsaɪt/ /ˈoːbʱə(ɾ)ˌsaɪt/ /ˈo̝vərˌsaɪt/ /ˈəʊvəˌsaɪt/ oversights n
onachtzaamheid vergetelheid
An omission; something that is left out, missed or forgotten.
toezicht
Supervision or management.

oversleep /ˈəʊvəɹˌsliːp/ v
verslapen
(intransitive) To sleep for longer than intended. [from 14th c.]
(reflexive, now, rare) To sleep for longer than one intended. [from 15th c.]

overspend overspends n
overuitgave
The amount by which someone or something is overspent.

overstay v
langer blijven dan
(intransitive) To remain present after the agreed or appropriate departure time.

overstrain v
overbelasten
(ambitransitive) To subject to an excessive demand on strength, resources, abilities, or the imagination.

overt /oʊˈvɚt/ /ə(ʊ)ˈvɜːt/ /ˈoʊvɚt/ /ˈəʊvə(ː)t/ adj
onverholen openlijk
Open and not concealed or secret.

overtake /oʊvɚˈteɪk/ /əʊvə(ɹ)ˈteɪk/ /ˈoʊvɚteɪk/ /ˈəʊvə(ɹ)teɪk/ v
inhalen
To pass a slower moving object or entity (on the side closest to oncoming traffic).

overthrow /əʊvəˈθɹəʊ/ /ˈoʊvɚˌθɹoʊ/ /ˈəʊvəθɹəʊ/ /ˌoʊvɚˈθɹoʊ/ overthrows n
ondergang
A removal, especially of a ruler or government, by force or threat of force; usurpation.

overthrow /əʊvəˈθɹəʊ/ /ˈoʊvɚˌθɹoʊ/ /ˈəʊvəθɹəʊ/ /ˌoʊvɚˈθɹoʊ/ v
omverwerpen
(transitive) To bring about the downfall of (a government, etc.), especially by force; to usurp.

overtired adj
oververmoeid
Overly tired

overtly more overtly most overtly adv
onverholen openlijk
In an overt manner; publicly; openly.

overtness n
openheid
The state of being overt; openness.

overture /ˈoʊvəɹt͡ʃəɹ/ /ˈəʊvətjʊə/ /ˈəʊvətʃ(ʊ)ə/ overtures n
voorstel
(often in plural) An approach or proposal made to initiate communication, establish a relationship etc. [from 15th c.]

overturn /ˈəʊvə(ɹ)ˌtɜː(ɹ)n/ /ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈtɜː(ɹ)n/ v
kapseizen omslaan
(ambitransitive) To turn over, capsize or upset.
intrekken omverwerpen
(legal, transitive) To reverse (a decision); to overrule or rescind.

overview /ˈoʊ.vɚˌvjuː/ /ˈəʊ.vəˌvjuː/ overviews n
overzicht
A brief summary, as of a book or a presentation.

overweening /oʊvɚˈwinɪŋ/ /əʊvəˈwiːnɪŋ/ more overweening most overweening adj
arrogant zelfverzekerd
Unduly confident; arrogant

overweight /ˈoʊvɚweɪt/ /ˈəʊvəweɪt/ /ˌoʊvɚˈweɪt/ /ˌəʊvəˈweɪt/ more overweight most overweight adj
te zwaar
(of a person) Having a higher weight, especially body fat, than what is generally considered healthy for a given body type and height.
(transportation, legal, of a vehicle) Weighing more than what is allowed for safety or legal commerce.

overweight /ˈoʊvɚweɪt/ /ˈəʊvəweɪt/ /ˌoʊvɚˈweɪt/ /ˌəʊvəˈweɪt/ overweights n
overgewicht
(uncountable, chiefly, transport, legal) An excess of weight.

overwhelm /-ˈ wɛlm/ /ˌo.vɚ.ˈ ʍɛlm/ /ˌoʊ.vɚ.ˈ ʍɛlm/ /ˌəʊ.və.ˈ ʍɛlm/ v
overmannen overweldigen
To cause to surround, to cover.

overwhelming /ˌoʊvɚˈ(h)wɛlmɪŋ/ /ˌəʊvəˈ(h)wɛlmɪŋ/ more overwhelming most overwhelming adj
overweldigend
Overpowering, staggering, or irresistibly strong.

overwinter /ˌoʊ.vɚˈwɪn.tɚ/ /ˌəʊ.vəˈwɪn.tə/ v
laten overwinteren
(transitive) To keep or preserve for the winter.
overwinteren
(intransitive) To spend the winter (in a particular place).

overwrite /oʊ.vɚˈɹaɪt/ /əʊ.vəˈɹaɪt/ v
overschrijven
(transitive, computing) To destroy (older) data by recording new data over it.

overwrought /əʊ.vəˈɹɔːt/ more overwrought most overwrought adj
geagiteerd nerveus
Excessively nervous, excited, tense, angry, anxious, or upset; overemotional; very uneasy.
buitensporig overdreven
Elaborate; baroque; overdone.

oviduct /ˈɒvɪdʌkt/ oviducts n
eileider
(anatomy) A duct through which an ovum passes from an ovary to the uterus or to the exterior.

oviparous /oʊˈvɪpəɹəs/ /əʊˈvɪpəɹəs/ adj
eierleggend
Egg-laying; depositing eggs that develop and hatch outside the body as a reproductive strategy.

ovipositor /oʊvɪˈpɑzɪtɚ/ /əʊvɪˈpɒzɪtə/ ovipositors n
legboor
(zoology) A tubular protruding organ for laying eggs.

ovoid more ovoid most ovoid adj
eivormig ovaal
Egg-shaped; shaped like an oval, but more tapered at one end; ovate.

ovoid ovoids n
eivorm ovaal
Something that is oval in shape.

ovulation /ɑvjəˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ /ɒvjʊˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ ovulations n
ovulatie eisprong
(physiology) The release of an ovum from an ovary.

ovule /ˈɒvjuːl/ ovules n
zaadknop
(botany) The structure in a plant that develops into a seed after fertilization; the megasporangium of a seed plant with its enclosing integuments.

ovum /ˈoʊ.vəm/ /ˈəʊ.vəm/ ova n
eicel
(cytology) The female gamete in animals; the egg cell.

owe /oʊ/ /əʊ/ v
schuldig zijn
(ditransitive) To be under an obligation to give something back to someone or to perform some action for someone.
(intransitive) To have debt; to be in debt.

owl /aʊ(ə)l/ owls n
uil
Any of various birds of prey of the order Strigiformes that are primarily nocturnal and have forward-looking, binocular vision, limited eye movement, and good hearing. [from 8th c.]

owlet /ˈaʊlət/ owlets n
uilskuiken
A young owl; owling.

own /oʊn/ /uŋ/ /əʊn/ adj
eigen
Belonging to; possessed; acquired; proper to; property of; titled to; held in one's name; under/using the name of. Often marks a possessive determiner as reflexive, referring back to the subject of the clause or sentence.

own /oʊn/ /uŋ/ /əʊn/ v
bezitten hebben
(transitive) To have rightful possession of (property, goods or capital); to have legal title to; to acquire a property or asset.

own goal /ˈoʊn.ɡoʊl/ own goals n
eigen doelpunt
(sports) A goal that results from a player putting the ball or puck into the goal of their own team; the resulting goal being scored for the opposition.

owner /ˈoʊnɚ/ /ˈəʊnə/ owners n
eigenaar eigenares bezitter bezitster
One who owns something.

ownership /ˈoʊnɚʃɪp/ /ˈəʊnəʃɪp/ ownerships n
eigendom
The state of having complete legal control of something; possession; proprietorship.
verantwoordelijkheid nemen
(business) Responsibility for something.

ox /ˈɑks/ /ˈɒks/ oxen oxes n
os
An adult castrated male of cattle (B. taurus), especially when used as a beast of burden.

oxalic acid n
oxaalzuur
(carboxylic acid) A colourless, crystalline dicarboxylic acid, TemplateParserError:LuaError, found in rhubarb, spinach and other plants, often as crystals of the calcium salt.

oxbow lake oxbow lakes n
hoefijzermeer
A crescent-shaped lake formed near a flat-valleyed river when one of its meanders becomes pinched off and isolated.

oxcart oxcarts n
ossenkar
A cart designed to be drawn by an ox or oxen.

oxeye daisy oxeye daisies n
gewone margriet
A widespread flowering plant native to Europe and temperate regions of Asia, Leucanthemum vulgare.

oxhide oxhides n
ossenhuid
The skin (hide) of an ox.

oxidation /ɒksɪˈdeɪʃ(ə)n/ oxidations n
oxidatie
The combination of a substance with oxygen.
(chemistry) A reaction in which the atoms of an element lose electrons and the oxidation state of the element increases.

oxide /ˈɒksaɪd/ oxides n
oxide
(chemistry) A binary chemical compound of oxygen with another chemical element.

oximeter /ɑkˈsɪmətɚ/ /ɒkˈsɪmɪtə/ [-ɾɚ] oximeters n
oxymeter
(medicine, specifically) A device that measures the oxygen saturation of arterial blood. [from 1942]

oxlip oxlips n
slanke sleutelbloem
A plant of species Primula elatior, similar to cowslip but with larger, pale yellow flowers.

oxpecker oxpeckers n
ossenpikker
Either of two species of passerine bird in the genus Buphagus, in the monotypic family Buphagidae, endemic to sub-Saharan African savannah.

oxtail oxtails n
ossenstaart
A cut of meat taken from the tail of a cow or calf; it requires long, slow braising, and is used to prepare oxtail soup.

oxygen /ˈɒksɪd͡ʒən/ oxygens n
zuurstof zuurstofatoom
The chemical element (symbol O) with an atomic number of 8 and relative atomic mass of 15.9994. It is a colorless and odorless gas.
zuurstof
Molecular oxygen (O2), a colorless, odorless gas at room temperature, also called dioxygen.

oxygen mask oxygen masks n
zuurstofmasker
A plastic or rubber mask through which oxygen may be breathed from a storage tank.

oxygen therapy n
zuurstoftherapie
Therapeutic administration of oxygen.

oxygenation oxygenations n
zuurstofvoorziening
The process of reacting or treating something with oxygen.

oxytocic /ˌɑksiˈtoʊsɪk/ /ˌɑksiˈtɑsɪk/ /ˌɒksɪˈtɒsɪk/ /ˌɒksɪˈtəʊsɪk/ more oxytocic most oxytocic adj
oxytocisch
(medicine) Serving to promote uterine contractions, thus accelerating childbirth.

oxytocin /ɑksiˈtoʊsɪn/ /ˈɑksiˌtoʊsɪn/ oxytocins n
oxytocine
(hormone) A hormone that stimulates contractions during labor, and then the production of milk; also plays a role in social bonding.

oyster /ˈɔɪstə/ /ˈɔɪstəɹ/ /ˈɔɪst͡ʃəɹ/ oysters n
oester
Any of certain marine bivalve mollusks, especially those of the family Ostreidae (the true oysters), usually found adhering to rocks or other fixed objects in shallow water along the seacoasts, or in brackish water in the mouth of rivers.
The delicate oyster-shaped morsel of dark meat contained in a small cavity of the bone on each side of the lower part of the back of a fowl.
(color) A pale beige color tinted with grey or pink, like that of an oyster.
(colloquial, by analogy) A person who keeps secrets.
(figurative) Something at one's disposal.
(UK, slang) A shoplifter.
(UK, slang) Ellipsis of Oyster card.

oyster sauce oyster sauces n
oestersaus
A rich viscid sauce made from oysters and brine, used in Chinese cooking.

oystercatcher /ˈɔɪstə.ˌkæt͡ʃə/ oystercatchers n
scholekster
Any of several black or pied coastal wading birds in the genus Haematopus that have a long red or orange bill and feed on shellfish.

ozone /ˈoʊzoʊn/ /ˈəʊzəʊn/ n
ozon
(inorganic chemistry) An allotrope of oxygen (symbol O₃) having three atoms in the molecule instead of the usual two; it is a toxic gas, generated from oxygen by electrical discharge.
(Britain, informal) Fresh air, especially that breathed at the seaside and smelling of seaweed.

ozone hole ozone holes n
gat in de ozonlaag ozongat
A region of the stratosphere over Antarctica (and a smaller one over the Arctic) that is depleted of ozone in the local spring.

ozone layer ozone layers n
ozonlaag
A region of the stratosphere, between 15 and 30 kilometres in altitude, containing a relatively high concentration of ozone, which absorbs most solar ultraviolet radiation.

pa /pɑː/ pas n
pa
(colloquial) Father, papa.
opa
(colloquial) Grandpa, grandfather.

pace /peɪs/ paces n
tempo

pace /peɪs/ v
ijsberen
To walk back and forth in a small distance.

pachinko /pəˈt͡ʃɪŋkəʊ/ pachinkos n
pachinko
A mechanical ball-dropping game similar to pinball, popular in Japan.

pacification pacifications n
pacificatie
The process of pacifying.

pacifier /ˈpæsɪfaɪə/ /ˈpæsɪfaɪɚ/ pacifiers n
pacificator
Someone or something that pacifies. [from 16th c.]
fopspeen speen
(North America) A rubber or plastic device imitating a nipple that goes into a baby’s mouth, used to calm and quiet the baby. [from 20th c.]

pacifism /ˈpæsɪfɪzəm/ pacifisms n
pacifisme
The conviction that it is morally wrong to settle disputes (especially between countries) by war or other violent means. [from c. 1900]

pacifist /ˈpæsɪfɪst/ pacifists n
pacifist pacifiste vredestrijder
One who loves, supports, or favours peace.
vredestrijder
One who both abstains from inflicting violence on others and opposes others doing so.

pack /pæk/ [pʰæk] packs n
meute
A group of hounds or dogs, hunting or kept together.

pack ice pack ices n
pakijs
A large consolidated mass of floating sea ice.

package /ˈpækɪd͡ʒ/ packages n
pak
Something which is packed, a parcel, a box, an envelope.
inpakken verpakken
(uncountable, archaic) The act of packing something.

packaging packagings n
verpakking
The materials used to pack something.

packer /ˈpækə/ /ˈpækɚ/ packers n
pakker verpakker
A person whose business is to pack things; especially, one who packs food for preservation

packet /ˈpækət/ /ˈpækɪt/ packets n
pak pakket
A small pack or package; a little bundle or parcel

pact /pækt/ pacts n
pact pakt
An agreement; a compact; a covenant.

pad printing n
tampondruk
A printing process that can transfer a 2-D image onto a 3-D object, the image being transferred from the cliché via a silicone pad onto a substrate.

padded envelope padded envelopes n
jiffybag
A large thick envelope, now usually coated with foam or bubblewrap, used to protect fragile items in the mail.

padding /ˈpædɪŋ/ paddings n
vulling
Soft filling material used in cushions etc.

paddle /ˈpæ.dəl/ /ˈpædl̩/ [ˈpʰæ.ɾɫ̩] paddles n
pagaai peddel (dubbelbladige) paddel
A double-bladed version with blades at each end of the shaft is used for kayaking.
pagaai peddel paddel
A two-handed implement consisting of a shaft with one or two blades attached to the end(s) used to propel a canoe, kayak or a small boat. A paddle is unattached to the boat and freely operated with the hands, compared with an oar which is attached to the boat at a pivot point.
gepeddel schoep
The use of a paddle to propel a boat; a session of paddling.
schoep
A slat of a paddleboat's wheel.
A blade of a waterwheel.
scheprad waterrad
A paddlewheel.
pootjebaden
(British) A meandering walk or dabble through shallow water, especially at the seaside.

paddle /ˈpæ.dəl/ /ˈpædl̩/ [ˈpʰæ.ɾɫ̩] v
peddelen roeien
(transitive) To propel something through water with a paddle, oar, hands, etc.
pootjebaden
(intransitive, British) To walk or dabble playfully in shallow water, especially at the seaside.

paddle steamer paddle steamers n
raderboot raderschip raderstoomboot
(watercraft) A steam-powered vessel propelled by one or two paddle wheels

paddlefish paddlefish paddlefishes n
lepelsteur
Any of several primitive fish, of the family Polyodontidae, that have a long snout shaped like a paddle.

paddling paddlings n
toom
A collective noun for ducks when they are on water.

paddy /ˈpædi/ paddies n
rijstveld
(countable) A paddy field, a rice paddy; an irrigated or flooded field where rice is grown. [from 20th c.]

paddyfield warbler paddyfield warblers n
veldrietzanger
Acrocephalus agricola, a species of marsh warbler (family Acrocephalidae).

padlock /ˈpadˌlɒk/ padlocks n
hangslot
A detachable lock that can be used to secure something by means of a sliding or hinged shackle

padlock /ˈpadˌlɒk/ v
met een hangslot afsluiten
To lock using a padlock.

paean /ˈpi.ən/ /ˈpiː.ən/ paeans n
lofzang
(by extension) Any loud and joyous song; a song of triumph.
(by extension) An enthusiastic expression of praise.

paedophilophile /ˌpiːdəʊˈfɪləʊfaɪl/ paedophilophiles n
pedofilofiel
(humorous) A person who is sexually attracted to paedophiles.

paella /paɪˈ(j)eɪ.(j)ə/ /paɪˈ(j)ɛlə/ /pɑːˈeɪ.(j)ə/ /pɑːˈɛ.(j)ə/ paellas n
paella
A savory Valencian dish made of rice, cooked in a frying pan with vegetables and meat or shellfish.

pagan /ˈpeɪɡən/ adj
heidens
Relating to, characteristic of religions that differ from main world religions.
immoreel onbeschaafd
(by extension, pejorative) Savage, immoral, uncivilized, wild.

pagan /ˈpeɪɡən/ pagans n
heiden heidin
A person not adhering to a main world religion; a follower of a pantheistic or nature-worshipping religion.
barbaar heiden
(by extension, pejorative, ) An uncivilized or unsocialized person.

paganism /ˈpeɪɡənɪzm̩/ paganisms n
heidendom paganisme
Any of a class of religions often associated with nature rituals.

page /peɪd͡ʒ/ pages n
page
(historical) A serving boy; a youth attending a person of high degree, especially at courts, often as a position of honor and education.
loopjongen
(British) A youth employed for doing errands, waiting on the door, and similar service in households.
pagina blad
(figurative) Any record or writing; a collective memory.
(computing) A block of contiguous memory of a fixed length.
pagina bladzijde
(computing) A screenful of text and possibly other content; especially, the digital simulation of one side of a paper leaf.
mot page
Any one of several species of colorful South American moths of the genus Urania.

page /peɪd͡ʒ/ v
nummeren pagineren
(transitive) To mark or number the pages of, as a book or manuscript.
dienen
(transitive) To attend (someone) as a page.
bladeren doorbladeren in
(intransitive, often with “through”) To turn several pages of a publication.
oproepen
(transitive, US, obsolete, _, in UK) To call or summon (someone).
(transitive) To call (somebody) using a public address system to find them.
oppiepen oproepen
(transitive, telecommunications, dated) To contact (someone) by means of a pager or other mobile device.

pageant /ˈpæd͡ʒənt/ pageants n
optocht
An elaborate public display, especially a parade in historical or traditional costume.
spektakel vertoning
A spectacular ceremony.

pageantry /ˈpæd͡ʒəntɹi/ pageantries n
praal vertoon
A pageant; a colourful show or display, as in a pageant.

pageboy pageboys n
page
(now, frequently, historical) A boy who serves as a page. [from 19th c.]

pager /peɪd͡ʒə(ɹ)/ pagers n
bieper
(telecommunications) A wireless telecommunications device that receives text or voice messages.

pagoda /pəˈɡoʊ.də/ pagodas n
pagode
A religious building in South and Southeast Asia, especially a multi-storey tower erected as a Hindu or Buddhist temple. [from 16th c.]

pahoehoe /pɑːˈhoʊ.eɪ.hoʊ.eɪ/ /pəˈhoʊ.i.hoʊ.i/ /pəˈhəʊihəʊi/ pahoehoes n
gladde lava
A form of lava flow of basaltic rock, usually dark-colored with a smooth or ropey surface. It is one of two chief forms of lava flow emitted from volcanoes of the Hawaiian type, the other form being aa.

pain /peɪn/ pains n
pijn
(countable, and, uncountable) An ache or bodily suffering, or an instance of this; an unpleasant sensation, resulting from a derangement of functions, disease, or injury by violence; hurt.
(uncountable) The condition or fact of suffering or anguish especially mental, as opposed to pleasure; torment; distress

pain /peɪn/ v
kwetsen
(transitive) To hurt; to put to bodily uneasiness or anguish; to afflict with uneasy sensations of any degree of intensity; to torment; to torture.

pain threshold pain thresholds n
pijndrempel pijngrens

painful /ˈpeɪn.fəl/ more painful most painful painfuller painfullest adj
moeizaam smartelijk
Requiring effort or labor; difficult, laborious. [from 15th c.]

painkiller /ˈpeɪnˌkɪlə(ɹ)/ painkillers n
pijnstiller
(pharmaceutical drug) A drug that numbs the pain in the body.

painless more painless most painless adj
pijnloos
Free from pain; without pain or trouble.

paint /peɪnt/ paints n
verf tjet
(dated) Any substance fixed with latex to harden it.

paint /peɪnt/ v
schilderen verven
(transitive) To apply paint to.
(transitive) To apply in the manner that paint is applied.
(transitive, medicine) To apply with a brush in order to treat some body part.
(transitive) To create (an image) with paints.
(intransitive) To practise the art of painting pictures.

paint oneself into a corner /ˈpeɪnt wʌnsɛlf ɪntu ə ˈkɔɹnɚ/ /ˈpeɪnt wʌnsɛlf ɪntʊ ə ˈkɔɹnɚ/ /ˈpeɪnt wʌnsɛlf ɪntʊ ə ˈkɔːnə(ɹ)/ v
jezelf in de hoek schilderen
(idiomatic) To create a predicament or problem for oneself; to do something that leaves one with no good alternatives or solutions.

paint the town red v
de bloemetjes buiten zetten
(idiomatic) To party or celebrate in a rowdy, wild manner, especially in a public place.

paint thinner paint thinners n
thinner
A solvent used to thin oil-based paints or clean up after their use.

paintability n
verfbaarheid
The quality of being paintable.

paintbrush /ˈpeɪntˌbɹʌʃ/ paintbrushes n
penseel
A thin brush for applying paint.

painted /ˈpeɪntɪd/ adj
beschilderd
Coated with paint.
Depicted in paint.

painted bunting painted buntings n
purpergors
A brightly-colored finch (Passerina ciris) of the southern United States

painter /ˈpeɪntə/ /ˈpeɪntɚ/ painters n
schilder kunstschilder
An artist who paints pictures.
schilder huisschilder
A laborer or workman who paints surfaces using a paintbrush or other means.

painting /ˈpeɪn.tɪŋ/ paintings n
schilderij schilderwerk
(countable) An illustration or artwork done with the use of paint.
schilderkunst schilderen geschilder
(uncountable) The action of applying paint to a surface.

pair /peː/ /pɛ(ə)ɹ/ /pɛə(ɹ)/ pair pairs n
koppel paar duo tweetal
Two similar or identical things taken together; often followed by of.
paar stel koppel
Two people in a relationship, partnership or friendship.
tweespan
A couple of working animals attached to work together, as by a yoke.
paar
(cards) A poker hand that contains two cards of identical rank, which cannot also count as a better hand.
brilstand
(cricket) A score of zero runs (a duck) in both innings of a two-innings match.

pair /peː/ /pɛ(ə)ɹ/ /pɛə(ɹ)/ v
koppelen paren
(transitive) To group into one or more sets of two.

pair of compasses pairs of compasses n
passer
A tool for drawing accurate circles or arches, usually consisting of two arms joined at one end in such a way that the arms can be opened and closed; one of the arms is pointed at its free end while the other holds a pencil, pencil lead or some other implement for making marks.

pairwise disjoint adj
paarsgewijs disjunct wederzijds disjunct
(mathematics, set theory, of a collection of two or more sets) Let \{A_\lambda\}_{\lambda\in\Lambda} be any collection of sets indexed by a set \Lambda. We call the indexed collection pairwise disjoint if for any two distinct indices, \lambda,\mu\in\Lambda, the sets A_\lambda and A_\mu are disjoint.

pajamas /pəˈd͡ʒæ.məz/ /pəˈd͡ʒɑ.məz/ n
pyjama
Clothes for wearing to bed and sleeping in, usually consisting of a loose-fitting shirt and pants/trousers.

palace /ˈpæləs/ /ˈpælɪs/ palaces n
paleis
A large and lavishly ornate residence.

palace coup palace coups n
paleisrevolutie

paladin /ˈpælədɪn/ paladins n
paladijn
A heroic champion, especially a knight.

palaeoclimatology n
paleoklimatologie
The scientific study of prehistoric climate of the Earth.

palanquin /ˌpæləŋˈkiːn/ palanquins n
palankijn
A covered type of litter for a stretched-out passenger, carried on four poles on the shoulders of four or more bearers, as formerly used (also by colonials) in eastern Asia.

palatable /ˈpæl.ə.tə.bəl/ more palatable most palatable adj
lekker smaakvol
Pleasing to the taste, tasty.
aanvaardbaar acceptabel
(figurative) Tolerable, acceptable.

palate /ˈpæl.ət/ palates n
verhemelte gehemelte
(anatomy) The roof of the mouth, separating the cavities of the mouth and nose in vertebrates. [from 14th c.]

pale /peɪl/ [pʰeəɫ] [pʰeɪ̯ɫ] paler palest adj
bleek
Light in color.

pale /peɪl/ [pʰeəɫ] [pʰeɪ̯ɫ] pales n
paal staak
A wooden stake; a picket.
palissade
(archaic) Fence made from wooden stake; palisade.
grens limiet
(by extension) Limits, bounds (especially before of).
grens
The bounds of morality, good behaviour or judgment in civilized company, in the phrase beyond the pale.
paal
(heraldiccharge) A vertical band down the middle of a shield.

pale thrush pale thrushes n
bleke lijster
A thrush (Turdus pallidus), of eastern Asia.

pale-throated sloth pale-throated sloths n
ai drievingerige luiaard
Bradypus tridactylus, a sloth that lives in the forests of northern South America.

paleface palefaces n
bleekgezicht
(pejorative, slang) A white person; a person of European descent.

paleoanthropologist paleoanthropologists n
paleoantropoloog paleoantropologe
A scientist who specializes in paleoanthropology.

paleoanthropology n
paleoantropologie
(anthropology) The scientific study of ancient human remains.

paleography /ˌpalɪˈɒɡɹəfi/ /ˌpeɪliˈɑɡɹəfi/ /ˌpeɪlɪˈɒɡɹəfi/ paleographies n
paleografie
The study of old or ancient forms of writing.

paleolinguistics /ˌpeɪ.li.əʊ.lɪŋˈɡwɪs.tɪks/ n
paleolinguïstiek
The study of the distant human past by linguistic means.

paleologism paleologisms n
paleologisme
A word or phrase that was coined in the distant past, often now obscured, or if recently used: possibly having a definition or implication different from that of any earlier usage.

paleontologic more paleontologic most paleontologic adj
paleontologisch
Pertaining to paleontology; characteristic of paleontology.

paleontological adj
paleontologisch
Of or pertaining to paleontology.

paleontologist paleontologists n
paleontoloog paleontologe
One who studies paleontology.

paleontology n
paleontologie
(American spelling) Study of the forms of life existing in prehistoric or geologic times, especially as represented by fossils.

paleopathology paleopathologies n
paleopathologie
The study of ancient diseases

paleornithology n
paleo-ornithologie
The branch of paleontology that deals with fossil birds.

paletot /ˈpalɪtəʊ/ /ˈpæləˌtoʊ/ /ˈpælˌtoʊ/ paletots n
jas overjas
(historical) A loose outer jacket, cloak, coat, overcoat, greatcoat, three-quarter coat.

palette /pəˈlɛt/ /ˈpælət/ /ˈpælɪt/ palettes n
palet
(painting) A thin board on which a painter lays and mixes colours.
The range of colors in a given work or item or body of work.

palette knife palette knives n
paletmes
In painting, a small, edge-less, more or less flexible steel blade used to mix paint on a palette and sometimes to apply paint to a surface.

palimpsest /ˈpælɪmpsɛst/ palimpsests n
palimpsest
A manuscript or document that has been erased or scraped clean, for reuse of the paper, parchment, vellum, or other medium on which it was written.

palindrome /ˈpælɪndɹoʊm/ /ˈpælɪndɹəʊm/ palindromes n
palindroom
A word, phrase, number or any other sequence of units which has the property of reading the same forwards as it does backwards, character for character, sometimes disregarding punctuation, capitalization and diacritics.

palisade /ˌpælɪˈseɪd/ palisades n
palissade
(military) A wall of wooden stakes, used as a defensive barrier.

pall /pɑl/ /pɔl/ /pɔːl/ palls n
lijkkleed
A heavy cloth laid over a coffin or tomb; a shroud laid over a corpse.
gaffel
(heraldic charge) A charge representing an archbishop's pallium, having the form of the letter Y, sometimes charged with crosses.

palladium /pəˈleɪdiəm/ palladiums n
palladium
A chemical element (symbol Pd) with an atomic number of 46: a rare, lustrous silvery-white metal.

pallet jack pallet jacks n
palletwagen transpallet
A manually operated device used to lift and move pallets chiefly within a warehouse; the most basic form of a forklift.

palliate /ˈpælieɪt/ /ˈpæliət/ v
afzwakken vergoelijken verzachten
(obsolete) To lessen the severity of; to extenuate, moderate, qualify. [17th–18th c.]

pallid /ˈpælɪd/ pallider pallidest adj
bleek
Appearing weak, pale, or wan.

pallid harrier pallid harriers n
steppekiekendief
Circus macrourus, a migratory bird of prey of the harrier family.

pallor /ˈpælə/ /ˈpælɚ/ pallors n
bleekheid
Unnatural paleness, especially as a sign of sickness or distress.

palm /pæm/ /pɑlm/ /pɑm/ /pɑːm/ /pɔlm/ /pɔm/ /ˈpam/ /ˈpæm/ [pɑːm] [pɒːm] palms n
handpalm palm
The inner and somewhat concave part of the human hand that extends from the wrist to the bases of the fingers.

palm cockatoo palm cockatoos n
zwarte kaketoe palmkaketoe
Probosciger aterrimus, a large smoky-grey or black parrot of the cockatoo family native to New Guinea and far north Queensland, Australia, with a large black beak and prominent red cheek patches.

palm fat palm fats n
palmvet
A solid form of the vegetable oil obtained from the fruit of oil palms.

palm off v
opdringen opzadelen
(idiomatic) To sell or dispose of (something) with the intent to deceive; to attempt to pass off a counterfeit or inferior product as genuine.

palm oil palm oils n
palmolie
An edible plant oil derived from the mesocarp (reddish pulp) of the fruit of the oil palm (Elaeis guineensis).

palm stearin palm stearins n
palmstearine
The solid fraction of palm oil

palm tree palm trees n
palmboom palm
A tree of the family Arecaceae usually characterised by having a single stem or trunk, directly from which sprout several leaves or fronds giving a shape like an outstretched hand.

palm wine palm wines n
palmwijn
The alcoholic drink toddy.

palmistry palmistries n
chiromantie handlijnkunde
Telling fortunes from the lines on the palms of the hand.

palmolein palmoleins n
palmoleïne
The olein fraction of palm oil

palooka /pəˈluːkə/ palookas n
klungel knuppel
(US, _, slang) A stupid, oafish or clumsy person.

palpable /ˈpalpəbəl/ /ˈpælpəbəl/ more palpable most palpable adj
tastbaar
Capable of being touched, felt or handled; touchable, tangible.
te snijden
(figurative) Obvious or easily perceived; noticeable.
palpeerbaar
(medicine) That can be detected by palpation.

palpebral /pælˈpi.bɹəl/ /ˈpal.pɪb.ɹəl/ adj
palpebraal
(anatomy) Of, pertaining to, or located on or near the eyelids.

palsy /ˈpɔːlzi/ palsies n
verlamming
(pathology) Complete or partial muscle paralysis of a body part, often accompanied by a loss of feeling and uncontrolled body movements such as shaking.

paltry /ˈpɑltɹi/ /ˈpɒltɹi/ /ˈpɔltɹi/ /ˈpɔːltɹi/ paltrier paltriest adj
pietluttig triviaal
Trashy, trivial, of little value.
armzalig beklagenswaardig meelijwekkend waardeloos
Of little monetary worth.

pamper /ˈpæm.pə(ɹ)/ /ˈpæm.pɚ/ [ˈpɛəm.pɚ] v
vertroetelen verwennen pamperen
(transitive) To treat with excessive care, attention or indulgence.

pan /pæn/ pans pen n
pan
A wide, flat receptacle used around the house, especially for cooking.
Short for salt pan: a flat artificial pond used for collecting minerals from evaporated water.

pan- prefix
al- pan-
all

pan-Arabism /panˈaɹəbɪz(ə)m/ n
panarabisme
The belief in unification of the peoples and countries of the Arab World.

panacea /ˌpæn.əˈsiː.ə/ panaceae panaceas panaceæ n
panacee
A remedy believed to cure all disease and prolong life that was originally sought by alchemists; a cure-all.
wondermiddel
A solution to all problems.

panache /pəˈnæʃ/ /pəˈnɑːʃ/ panaches n
vederbos panache
(countable) An ornamental plume on a helmet.
panache zwier
(uncountable, figurative) Flamboyance, energetic style or action.

panarchism n
panarchisme
(politics) Advocacy of panarchy.

pancake /ˈpæn.keɪk/ /ˈpæŋ.keɪk/ pancakes n
pannenkoek
A thin batter cake fried in a pan or on a griddle in oil or butter; in particular:

pancake ice n
pannenkoekenijs
A form of ice that forms on water covered to some degree in slush.

pancreas /ˈpæn-/ /ˈpæŋ.kɹi.əs/ /ˈpæŋkɹɪəs/ pancreases pancreata n
alvleesklier pancreas buikspeekselklier
(anatomy) A gland near the stomach which secretes a fluid into the duodenum to help with food digestion. The fluid contains protease, carbohydrase and lipase, which breaks down larger molecules into smaller pieces. The pancreas also produces the hormones insulin and glucagon which regulate blood sugar. These hormones are released into the cardiovascular system.

pancreatic cancer pancreatic cancers n
alvleesklierkanker
(oncology, disease) A malignant neoplasm of the pancreas.

panda /ˈpændə/ pandas n
panda pandabeer
(colloquial, also, attributively) Short for giant panda (“Ailuropoda melanoleuca”). [from 19th c.]

pandeism /-deɪ-/ /pænˈdiɪzəm/ /pænˈdiːɪz(ə)m/ pandeisms n
pandeïsme
(religion) A belief in a god who is both pantheistic and deistic, in particular a god who designed the universe and then became it and ceased to exist separately and act consciously with respect to it.

pandemic /pænˈdɛmɪk/ pandemics n
pandemie
(epidemiology) A pandemic disease; a disease that affects a wide geographical area and a large proportion of the population.

pandemonium /ˌpændəˈmoʊni.əm/ /ˌpændɪˈməʊnɪəm/ pandemonia pandemoniums n
heksenketel pandemonium
A loud, wild, tumultuous protest, disorder, or chaotic situation, usually of a crowd, often violent.
An outburst; loud, riotous uproar, especially of a crowd.

pander /ˈpændə/ /ˈpændɚ/ v
naar de mond praten tegemoetkomen aan toegeven aan
(intransitive) To tempt with, to appeal or cater to (improper motivations, etc.); to assist in gratification.
koppelen
(intransitive) To offer illicit sex with a third party; to pimp.

pandiculate /pænˈdɪk.jə.leɪt/ v
zich uitrekken
(ambitransitive) To fully stretch the torso and upper limbs, typically accompanied by yawning.

panegyric /ˌpænəˈd͡ʒaɪɹɪk/ /ˌpænəˈd͡ʒɪɹɪk/ panegyrics n
lofrede lofzang
A formal speech publicly praising someone or something.

panel /ˈpænəl/ panels n
paneel
forum
A group of people gathered to judge, interview, discuss etc. as on a television or radio broadcast for example.

panentheism /pænˈɛnθiɪzəm/ n
panentheïsme
(philosophy, religion) A doctrine that the universe subsists within God, but that God nevertheless transcends or has some existence separate from the universe.

pang /peɪŋ/ /pʰæŋ/ pangs n
pijnscheut steek
(often, in the plural) A paroxysm of extreme physical pain or anguish; a feeling of sudden and transitory agony; a throe.
aanval
(often, in the plural) A sudden sharp feeling of an emotional or mental nature, as of joy or sorrow.

pangolin /pæŋˈɡoʊlɪn/ /ˈpæŋɡəlɪn/ pangolins n
schubdier
The scaly anteater; any of several long-tailed, scale-covered mammals of the order Pholidota of tropical Africa and Asia, the sole extant genus of which is Manis.

pangram /ˈpæn.ɡɹæm/ /ˈpæŋ.ɡɹæm/ pangrams n
pangram
A sentence that contains every letter of the alphabet.

panhandle /ˈpænˌhæn.dəl/ v
bedelen
(US) To beg for money, especially with a container in hand for receiving loose change, especially on the street, and particularly, as a bum.

panhandler /ˈpæn.hænd.lə(ɹ)/ panhandlers n
bedelaar bedelaarster bedelares landloper zwerver
One who panhandles; an urban beggar who typically stands on a street with an outstretched container in hand, begging for loose change or money.

panic /ˈpænɪk/ panics n
paniek
(uncountable) Overwhelming fear or fright, often affecting groups of people or animals; (countable) an instance of this; a fright, a scare.

panic /ˈpænɪk/ v
in paniek raken
To cause (someone) to feel panic; also, to frighten (someone) into acting hastily.

panic attack panic attacks n
paniekaanval
A sudden period of intense anxiety, mounting physiological arousal, fear, stomach problems and discomfort that are associated with a variety of somatic and cognitive symptoms.

panic disorder panic disorders n
paniekstoornis
An anxiety disorder involving severe recurring panic attacks.

panicle panicles n
pluim
(botany) A compound raceme.

pankration /pæn.ˈkɹeɪti.ɒn/ /pæŋˈkɹeɪʃən/ n
pankration
(martial arts) An Ancient Greek martial art combining aspects of boxing and wrestling, introduced in the Greek Olympic games in 648 BC.

panoply /ˈpænəpli/ panoplies n
praal
A splendid display of something. [from 1829]
wapenrusting
(by extension, historical) A collection or display of weaponry.

panoramic /ˌpænəˈɹæmɪk/ more panoramic most panoramic adj
panoramisch panoramische
Of or pertaining to a panorama; with a wide view.

panpipes n
panfluit
(musical instrument) An instrument consisting of a series of ten or more tubes of different lengths, typically closed at the bottom and open at the top. The instrument is played by blowing across the open end at the top.

panpsychism /panˈsʌɪkɪz(ə)m/ /pænˈsaɪ(ˌ)kɪz(ə)m/ panpsychisms n
panpsychisme
(philosophy, metaphysics, uncountable) The doctrine that all matter has a mental aspect.

pansexuality /ˌpæn.sɛk.sjuˈæl.ɪ.ti/ /ˌpæn.sɛk.ʃuˈæl.ɪ.ti/ pansexualities n
panseksualiteit
A sexual orientation characterized by the potential for aesthetic attraction, romantic love and/or sexual desire for people regardless of their gender or sex.

pansy /ˈpæn.zi/ pansies n
reuzenviool viooltje
A cultivated flowering plant, derived by hybridization within species Viola tricolor.
schijtlijster
(derogatory, colloquial) A timid, weak man or boy; a wuss.

pant /pænt/ pants n
gehijg
A quick breathing; a catching of the breath; a gasp: the panting of animals such as a dog with their tong hung out- as a form of thermoregulation.

pant /pænt/ v
hijgen
(ambitransitive) To breathe quickly or in a labored manner, as after exertion or from eagerness or excitement; to respire with heaving of the breast; to gasp.

pantheism /ˈpæn.θi.ɪz.əm/ pantheisms n
pantheïsme
(religion) The belief that the Universe is in some sense divine and should be revered. Pantheism identifies the universe with God but denies any personality or transcendence of such a God.

pantheistic /pænˈθiɪstɪk/ more pantheistic most pantheistic adj
pantheïstisch
Of or relating to pantheism.

panther /ˈpeɪntə(ɹ)/ /ˈpæntə(ɹ)/ /ˈpænθə/ /ˈpænθɚ/ panthers n
panter
Any of various big cats with black fur; most especially, the black-coated leopard of India.
Any big cat of the genus Panthera.

panther cap panther caps n
panteramaniet
The highly poisonous agaric Amanita pantherina.

panties n
slipje
Underpants for women and girls.

pantograph /ˈpantəɡɹaf/ /ˈpantəɡɹɑːf/ pantographs n
pantograaf tekenaap
A mechanical linkage based on parallelograms causing two objects to move in parallel; notably as a drawing aid.
stroomafnemer
(rail transport) A similarly-formed conductive device, now usually Z-shaped, that collects electric current from overhead lines for trains and trams.

pantry /ˈpantɹi/ /ˈpæntɹi/ [ˈpant(ʰ)ɹ̥i] [ˈpeənt(ʰ)ɹ̥i] [ˈpænt(ʰ)ɹ̥i] pantries n
voorraadkamer bijkeuken voorraadkast
A small room, closet, or cabinet usually located in or near the kitchen, dedicated to shelf-stable food storage and/or storing kitchenware, like a larder, but smaller.

pants /pænts/ more pants most pants adj
brol
(British, slang) Of inferior quality, rubbish.

pants /pænts/ n
broek
(chiefly, North America, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, India, Philippines) An outer garment that covers the body from the waist downwards, covering each leg separately, usually as far as the ankles; trousers. [from 19th c.]
onderbroek
(chiefly, UK) An undergarment that covers the genitals and often the buttocks and the neighbouring parts of the body; underpants. [from 19th c.]

pants /pænts/ v
de broek aftrekken
To pull someone’s pants down; to forcibly remove someone’s pants.

pantyhose /ˈpæntɪhəuz/ n
panty

pantyliner /ˌpæntiˈlaɪnə/ pantyliners n
inlegkruis
A pad worn on the inner surface of women's underwear, up against the vulva, during a low-flow day of the menstrual period, designed to absorb small, spotty quantities of menstrual fluid, in contrast to a tampon or sanitary napkin, worn on heavy-flow days.

pap /pæp/ paps n
pap
(uncountable) Food in the form of a soft paste, often a porridge, especially as given to very young children.

papal /ˈpeɪpəl/ more papal most papal adj
pauselijk
Having to do with the pope or the papacy.

paparazzo /ˌpæpəˈɹætsəʊ/ /ˌpɑpəˈɹɑtsoʊ/ paparazzi paparazzos n
paparazzo
A freelance photographer who sells photographs of celebrities to the media, especially one who pursues celebrities and attempts to obtain candid photographs.

papaya /pəˈpaɪə/ /pəˈpɑːjə/ papayas n
papajaboom meloenboom
A tropical American evergreen tree, Carica papaya, having large, yellow, edible fruit.
papaja
The fruit of this tree.

paper /ˈpeɪpə/ /ˈpeɪpɚ/ [ˈpeɪpə(r)] [ˈpeːpə(r)] [ˈpʰeɪpɚ] adj
papieren papier
Made of paper.

paper /ˈpeɪpə/ /ˈpeɪpɚ/ [ˈpeɪpə(r)] [ˈpeːpə(r)] [ˈpʰeɪpɚ] papers n
papier
A sheet material typically used for writing on or printing on (or as a non-waterproof container), usually made by draining cellulose fibres from a suspension in water.
artikel papier
(rock paper scissors) An open hand (a handshape resembling a sheet of paper), that beats rock and loses to scissors. It loses to lizard and beats Spock in rock-paper-scissors-lizard-Spock.
document eindwerk werk
A written document, generally shorter than a book (white paper, term paper), in particular one written for the Government.

paper /ˈpeɪpə/ /ˈpeɪpɚ/ [ˈpeɪpə(r)] [ˈpeːpə(r)] [ˈpʰeɪpɚ] v
behangen
(transitive) To submit official papers to (a law court, etc.).

paper airplane paper airplanes n
papieren vliegtuig
(US) A toy airplane made by folding up a sheet of paper.

paper clip paper clips n
paperclip
A small, folded, wire or plastic device used to hold sheets of paper together.

paper tiger paper tigers n
papieren tijger
(idiomatic) A seemingly fierce or powerful person, country or organisation without the ability to back up their words; apparently powerful but actually ineffective.

paper towel paper towels n
keukenrol
(Britain) A sheet of absorbent paper dispensed in restrooms, usually used for drying washed hands.

paperback /ˈpeɪ.pɚ.bæk/ adj
paperback
(of a book) Having flexible binding.

paperback /ˈpeɪ.pɚ.bæk/ paperbacks n
paperback

paperweight paperweights n
presse-papier
A small, decorative, somewhat weighty object placed on one or more pieces of paper to keep them from fluttering away.
Any object used for this purpose.

papier-mâché /ˌpapɪ.eɪ ˈmaʃeɪ/ /ˌpeɪpɚ məˈʃeɪ/ n
papier-maché
Torn-up paper and other possible materials mixed with paste or glue used to create, when the mass is dried, a durable sculptural object.

pappardelle /ˌpæpɑɹˈdɛleɪ/ /ˌpæpɑːˈdɛleɪ/ n
pappardelle
A broad form of fettuccine, or a narrow form of lasagne, traditionally eaten with a meat sauce (especially one made with hare).

paprika /pæpˈɹiːkə/ /pəˈpɹiːkə/ /ˈpæpɹɪkə/ paprikas n
paprika
A bright reddish orange colour resembling that of the ground spice.

papyrology papyrologies n
papyrologie
The study of papyrus, particularly the branch of archeology concerning ancient texts written on papyrus.

papyrus /pəˈpaɪɹəs/ papyri papyruses n
papyrus
(usually, uncountable) A material similar to paper made from the papyrus plant.

par excellence /ˌpɑɹ ˌɛksəˈlɑns/ /ˌpɑːɹ ˈɛksəlɑːns/ /ˌpɑːɹ ˈɛksəlɒ̃s/ /ˌpɑːɹ ˌɛksəˈlɑːns/ /ˌpɑːɹ ˌɛksəˈlɒ̃s/ adj
bij uitstek
Being a quintessential example of a general type.

parable /ˈpaɹəbəl/ /ˈpæɹ.ə.bəl/ /ˈpɛɹ.ə.bəl/ parables n
parabel
A short narrative illustrating a lesson (usually religious/moral) by comparison or analogy.

parabola /pəˈɹæbələ/ parabolae parabolas parabolæ n
parabool
(geometry) The conic section formed by the intersection of a cone with a plane parallel to a tangent plane to the cone; the locus of points equidistant from a fixed point (the focus) and line (the directrix).

parabolic adj
parabolisch
(chiefly, mathematics) Of, or pertaining to, or in the shape of a parabola or paraboloid.

parachute /ˈpæɹəʃuːt/ parachutes n
parachute valscherm
(aviation) A device, generally constructed from fabric, that is designed to employ air resistance to control the fall of an object or person, causing them to float instead of falling.

parachutist parachutists n
parachutist parachutiste
Someone who jumps from an aircraft using a parachute, especially as a sport.

paraclete /ˈpæɹəkliːt/ paracletes n
parakleet
An advocate or helper.

paraconsistent /pæɹəkənˈsɪstənt/ adj
paraconsistent
(logic) Dealing with contradictions in a discriminating way, in order to avoid acceptance of one from entailing acceptance of all contradictions.

parade /pəˈɹeɪd/ parades n
optocht parade defilé
A public procession, especially one commemorating a holiday or special event or (dated) in protest.

paradigm /ˈpeɪ.ɹə.daɪm/ /ˈpæɹ.ə.daɪm/ /ˈpæɹ.ə.dɑɪm/ /ˈpɛɹ.ə.daɪm/ paradigmata paradigms n
paradigma denkkader
A pattern, a way of doing something, especially a pattern of thought, a system of beliefs, a conceptual framework.
paradigma
(linguistics) A set of all forms which contain a common element, especially the set of all inflectional forms of a word or a particular grammatical category.

paradigm shift paradigm shifts n
paradigmawissel paradigmawisseling
(sciences) A radical change in thinking from an accepted point of view to a new one, necessitated when new scientific discoveries produce anomalies in the current paradigm. [from 1962]

paradigmatic /ˌpæɹ.ə.daɪ.ˈmæ.tɪk/ /ˌpæɹ.ə.dɪ(ɡ).ˈmæ.tɪk/ /ˌpɛɹ.ə.daɪ.ˈmæ.tɪk/ /ˌpɛɹ.ə.dɪ(ɡ).ˈmæ.tɪk/ more paradigmatic most paradigmatic adj
paradigmatisch
Of or pertaining to a paradigm.

paradise /ˈpæɹ.ə.daɪs/ /ˈpɛɹ.ə.daɪs/ paradises n
paradijs
(figuratively) A very pleasant place, such as a place full of lush vegetation.
paradijs hemel
(slang) The upper gallery in a theatre.

paradisiacal /pæɹədɪˈsaɪəkəl/ more paradisiacal most paradisiacal adj
paradijselijk
Of or resembling paradise.

paradox /ˈpæɹ.əˌdɑks/ /ˈpæɹ.əˌdɒks/ /ˈpɛɹ.əˌdɑks/ paradoxes n
paradox
An apparently self-contradictory statement, which can only be true if it is false, and vice versa.
paradox tegenspraak
(uncountable, philosophy) A state in which one is logically compelled to contradict oneself.

paradoxical /ˌpæɹəˈdɒksɪkəl/ /ˌpɛɹəˈdɑːksɪkəl/ more paradoxical most paradoxical adj
paradoxaal
Having self-contradictory properties.

paraffin /ˈpæɹ.ə.fɪn/ /ˈpɛɹ.ə.fɪn/ paraffins n
paraffine
(chemistry) Any member of the alkane hydrocarbons.

paragliding /ˈpæɹəɡlaɪdɪŋ/ n
parapente
The sport of gliding with a paraglider.

paragon /ˈpæɹəɡən/ /ˈpæɹəˌɡɑn/ /ˈpæɹəˌɡɔn/ paragons n
toonbeeld
A person of preeminent qualities, who acts as a pattern or model for others. [from 16th c.]
paragon
(typography, printing, dated) The size of type between great primer and double pica, standardized as 20-point. [from 18th c.]

paragraph /ˈpæɹəɡɹæf/ /ˈpæɹəɡɹɑːf/ /ˈpɛɹəɡɹæf/ paragraphs n
alinea paragraaf
A passage in text that starts on a new line, the first line sometimes being indented, and usually marks a change of topic.
(originally) A mark or note set in the margin to call attention to something in the text, such as a change of subject.

parakeet /paɹəˈkiːt/ /ˈpaɹəkiːt/ /ˈpɛɹəkit/ parakeets n
parkiet
Any of various species of small parrot primarily of tropical regions. [from 16th c.]

parakeet auklet parakeet auklets n
papegaai-alk
A bird, Aethia psittacula, native to the islands and coast of Alaska.

paralegal paralegals n
juridisch medewerker
(legal) One who assists a lawyer in routine legal work, but who is without qualified status as a solicitor or barrister (England and Wales), attorney (U.S.), or advocate; known more commonly in the U.S. as a legal assistant.

parallel /ˈpæɹ.əˌlɛl/ /ˈpɛɹ.əˌlɛl/ adj
evenwijdig parallel
Equally distant from one another at all points.
evenwijdig met/aan parallel met
Having the same overall direction; the comparison is indicated with "to".

parallel /ˈpæɹ.əˌlɛl/ /ˈpɛɹ.əˌlɛl/ parallels n
breedtegraad evenwijdig
A line of latitude.
evenwijdige
(military) One of a series of long trenches constructed before a besieged fortress, by the besieging force, as a cover for troops supporting the attacking batteries. They are roughly parallel to the line of outer defenses of the fortress.

parallelepiped /ˌpæɹəlɛˈlɛpɪpɛd/ /ˌpæɹəˌlɛləˈpaɪpɪd/ parallelepipeds n
parallellepipedum
(geometry) A solid figure, having six faces, all parallelograms, all opposite faces being similar and parallel.

parallelogram /ˌpæ.ɹə.ˈlɛl.ə.ˌɡɹæm/ parallelograms n
parallellogram
(geometry) A convex quadrilateral in which each pair of opposite edges are parallel and of equal length.

paralogism /pəˈɹaləd͡ʒɪzəm/ /pəˈɹæləd͡ʒɪzəm/ paralogisms n
denkfout
A fallacious argument or illogical conclusion, especially one committed by mistake, or believed by the speaker to be logical.

paralysis /pəˈɹæləsəs/ paralyses n
verlamming
(pathology) The complete loss of voluntary control of part of a person's body, such as one or more limbs.

paralyze /ˈparəlʌɪz/ v
verlammen
(transitive) To afflict with paralysis.

paralyzed more paralyzed most paralyzed adj
verlamd
Partly or wholly incapable of movement; disabled.

paramagnetic more paramagnetic most paramagnetic adj
paramagnetisch
(physics) Exhibiting paramagnetism.

paramagnetism /ˌpæ.ɹə.ˈmæɡ.nə.tɪ.zəm/ paramagnetisms n
paramagnetisme
(physics) The tendency of magnetic dipoles to align with an external magnetic field; materials that exhibit this tendency become temporary magnets.

paramecium /ˌpæ.ɹəˈmiː.si.əm/ /ˌpɛ.ɹəˈmi.si.əm/ paramecia parameciums n
pantoffeldiertje
An oval-shaped protozoan organism of the genus Paramecium.

parament /ˈpaɹəmənt/ paraments n
parament
A liturgical hanging on and around the altar, as well as the cloth hanging from the pulpit and lectern.

paramilitary /ˌpɛɹəˈmɪlɪˌtɛɹi/ adj
paramilitair
relating to a paramilitary [1935]

paramount /ˈpæɹəmaʊnt/ /ˈpæɹəˌmaʊnt/ /ˈpɛ-/ adj
opperste
(often, postpositive) Highest, supreme; also, chief, leading, pre-eminent.

paranasal sinus paranasal sinuses n
bijholte neusbijholte
(anatomy) Any of a number of air-filled spaces, or sinuses, within the bones of the skull and face.

paranoia /ˌpæɹ.əˈnɔɪ.ə/ /ˌpɛɹ.əˈnɔɪ.ə/ paranoias paranoiæ n
paranoia
The obsolete name for a psychotic disorder, now called delusional disorder, often (in one of 6 subtypes) characterized by delusions of persecution and perceived threat against the individual affected with the disorder, and often associated with false accusations and general mistrust of others

paranoid personality disorder paranoid personality disorders n
paranoïde persoonlijkheidsstoornis
(psychiatry) A mental disorder characterized by paranoia and a pervasive, long-standing suspiciousness and generalized mistrust of others.

paranoid schizophrenia paranoid schizophrenias n
paranoïde schizofrenie
(psychiatry) A form of schizophrenia that is accompanied by delusions, either of persecution, grandeur or jealousy.

parapet /ˈpæɹ.ə.pɪt/ parapets n
borstwering
A low protective wall.
(military) A fortification consisting of a wall.

paraphernalia /ˌpæɹəfəˈneɪli.ə/ /ˌpɛɹəfəˈneɪli.ə/ /ˌpɛɹəfɚˈneɪli.ə/ n
onderdelen spulletjes
Miscellaneous items, especially the set of equipment required for a particular activity.

paraphimosis paraphimoses n
Spaanse kraag parafimose
A medical condition where the foreskin becomes trapped behind the glans.

paraphrase /ˈpæɹəfɹeɪz/ paraphrases n
parafrase
A restatement of a text in different words, often to clarify meaning.

paraphyletic adj
parafyletisch
(systematics) Of a defined group of taxa: not including all descendants of the most recent common ancestor of all members.

paraplegia paraplegias n
dwarslaesie
(pathology) A condition where the lower half of a patient's body is paralyzed and cannot move.

parapsychological adj
parapsychologisch
Of or pertaining to parapsychology.

parapsychologist parapsychologists n
parapsycholoog
A person who studies parapsychology.

parapsychology /ˌpɛɹəˌsaɪˈkɑlədʒi/ parapsychologies n
parapsychologie
The study of alleged paranormal phenomena; psychic or occult phenomena, such as telepathy and ghosts.

parashah parashahs parashiot parashioth parashiyos parashiyot parashiyoth parashot parashoth parshioth n
parasja
(Judaism) One of 54 sections of the Torah read weekly by religious Jews, particularly in the synagogue on the morning of the Jewish Sabbath

parasite /ˈpæɹəˌsaɪt/ /ˈpɛɹəˌsaɪt/ parasites n
parasiet profiteur
(pejorative) A person who lives on other people's efforts or expense and gives little or nothing back. [from 16th c.]
parasiet
(biology) An organism that lives on or in another organism of a different species, deriving benefit from living on or in that other organism, while not contributing towards that other organism sufficiently to cover the cost to that other organism.

parasitic /ˌpæɹ.əˈsɪt.ɪk/ /ˌpɛɹ.əˈsɪt.ɪk/ [ˌpæɹ.əˈsɪɾ.ɪk] [ˌpɛɹ.əˈsɪɾ.ɪk] more parasitic most parasitic adj
parasitair parasitisch
Of or pertaining to a biological or symbolic parasite.
Drawing upon another organism for sustenance.
Exploiting another for personal gain.

parasitize v
parasiteren
(biology) To live on or in a host organism as a parasite.

parasol /ˈpæɹəˌsɒl/ /ˈpɛɹəˌsɑl/ parasols n
parasol
A small light umbrella used as protection from the sun.

parathyroid gland parathyroid glands n
bijschildklier
(anatomy) Any one of four endocrine glands situated in the neck, usually within a thyroid gland, which produce parathyroid hormone.

paratrooper paratroopers n
parachutist
A type of soldier who is trained to enter combat zones by parachuting from aircraft.

parboil v
blancheren
To boil food briefly so that it is partly cooked.

parcel /ˈpɑɹsəl/ [ˈpʰaː.səɫ] [ˈpʰɑɹ.səɫ] [ˈpʰɑː.səɫ] parcels n
pakket
A package wrapped for shipment.
perceel
A division of land bought and sold as a unit.

parcel shelf parcel shelves n
hoedenplank
(automotive) A usually removable shelf lying behind the back seats or over the trunk of a car.

parched /pɑɹt͡ʃt/ /pɑːtʃt/ more parched most parched adj
droog
Dry.
dorstig droog
Very thirsty.

parchment /ˈpɑːtʃmənt/ /ˈpʰɑɹt͡ʃmənt/ parchments n
bul ezelsvel
Material, made from the polished skin of a calf, sheep, goat or other animal, used like paper for writing.
A diploma (traditionally written on parchment).
perkament
A document made on such material.
perkament perkamentpapier
Stiff paper imitating that material.
perkamentkleur
The creamy to tanned color of parchment.

pardon /ˈpaːdɘn/ /ˈpɑɹd(ə)n/ /ˈpɑːdn̩/ [ˈpʰäːɾɘn] [ˈpʰɑ˞dn̩] interjection
excuseer? pardon? sorry?
Often used when someone does not understand what another person says.

pardon /ˈpaːdɘn/ /ˈpɑɹd(ə)n/ /ˈpɑːdn̩/ [ˈpʰäːɾɘn] [ˈpʰɑ˞dn̩] pardons n
vergeving
Forgiveness for an offence.
pardon
(legal) An order that releases a convicted criminal without further punishment, prevents future punishment, or (in some jurisdictions) removes an offence from a person's criminal record, as if it had never been committed.

pardon /ˈpaːdɘn/ /ˈpɑɹd(ə)n/ /ˈpɑːdn̩/ [ˈpʰäːɾɘn] [ˈpʰɑ˞dn̩] v
vergeven
(transitive) To forgive (a person).
gratiëren
(transitive, legal) To grant an official pardon for a crime.

pardon me phraseologicalUnit
pardon
(idiomatic) Sorry; said as an apology.

pare /pɛə(ɹ)/ /pɛɹ/ v
schillen pellen (af)knippen snoeien
(transitive) To remove the outer covering or skin of something with a cutting device, typically a knife.
beknibbelen besnoeien pellen schillen
(transitive, often, with down or back) To reduce, diminish or trim gradually something as if by cutting off.

pareidolia /ˌpæɹ.aɪˈdoʊ.li.ə/ /ˌpæɹ.aɪˈdəʊ.li.ə/ /ˌpæɹ.iˈdoʊ.li.ə/ /ˌpɛɹ.aɪˈdoʊ.li.ə/ /ˌpɛɹ.iˈdoʊ.li.ə/ pareidolias n
pareidolie
(psychology) The tendency to interpret a vague stimulus as something known to the observer, such as interpreting marks on Mars as canals, seeing shapes in clouds, or hearing hidden messages in music.

pareidolic /pæɹ.aɪˈdəʊ.lɪk/ /pɛɹ.aɪˈdoʊ.lɪk/ more pareidolic most pareidolic adj
pareïdolisch
Of or pertaining to pareidolia.

parent /ˈpæɹ.ənt/ /ˈpɛə.ɹənt/ /ˈpɛɚ.ənt/ parents n
ouder
One of the two persons from whom one is immediately biologically descended; a mother or father. [from 15th c.]
A person who acts as a parent in rearing a child; a step-parent or adoptive parent.
(biology) An organism from which a plant or animal is immediately biologically descended. [from 17th c.]
(computing) The object from which a child or derived object is descended; a node superior to another node. [from 20th c.]
bron ouder
The source or origin of something. [from 16th c.]

parent company parent companies n
moedermaatschappij moederbedrijf
(business) A company that owns or controls one or more other companies.

parental more parental most parental adj
ouderlijk
Of or relating to a parent.

parental leave parental leaves n
ouderschapsverlof
A leave of absence from a job for a parent to take care of a baby.

parental love n
ouderliefde
The love of parents towards their children.

parenteral adj
parenteraal
(medicine) Administered by some means that avoids the gastrointestinal tract, particularly intravenously or by injection.

parenthesis /pəˈɹɛnθəsɪs/ parentheses n
parenthese
A clause, phrase or word which is inserted (usually for explanation or amplification) into a passage which is already grammatically complete, and usually marked off with brackets, commas or dashes.
haakje haakjes
Either of a pair of brackets, especially round brackets, ( and ) (used to enclose parenthetical material in a text).

parenthesize /pəˈɹɛnθ.ə.saɪz/ v
tussen haakjes zetten
To place text in parentheses.

parenthood parenthoods n
ouderschap
The state of being a parent

parget /ˈpɑɹd͡ʒɪt/ /ˈpɑːd͡ʒɪt/ pargets n
gips
Gypsum.

parget /ˈpɑɹd͡ʒɪt/ /ˈpɑːd͡ʒɪt/ v
gipsen
To coat with gypsum; to plaster, for example walls, or the interior of flues.

paries /ˈpæɹi.iːz/ /ˈpɛəɹi.iːz/ /ˈpɛəɹiːz/ parietes n
wand
(anatomy) The wall of any cavity in the body.

parietal lobe /pəˈɹaɪətəl ˌloʊb/ parietal lobes n
pariëtale kwab
(anatomy) One of the four major divisions of the cerebrum of the brain.

paring knife paring knives n
schilmesje
A thin-bladed knife intended for coring and paring (peeling) fruit such as apples as well as slicing small ingredients. It is especially used for precise and controlled cutting.

parish /ˈpæɹɪʃ/ /ˈpɛɹɪʃ/ parishes n
parochie
In the Anglican, Eastern Orthodox, Lutheran and Roman Catholic Church, an administrative part of a diocese that has its own church.
(US) An ecclesiastical society, usually not bounded by territorial limits, but composed of those persons who choose to unite under the charge of a particular priest, clergyman, or minister; also, loosely, the territory in which the members of a congregation live.
A civil subdivision of a British county, often corresponding to an earlier ecclesiastical parish.
parochianen
The community attending that church; the members of the parish.

parish church parish churches n
parochiekerk
A church that serves as the religious centre of a parish; the basic administrative unit of episcopal churches.

parish priest parish priests n
pastoor
(Roman Catholicism) The main priest serving a parish.

parishioner /pəˈɹɪʃnə(ɹ)/ /pəˈɹɪʃənə(ɹ)/ parishioners n
parochiaan
A member of a parish.

parity /ˈpæɹɪti/ parities n
pariteit
(uncountable) Equality; comparability of strength or intensity.
(mathematics, countable) A set with the property of having all of its elements belonging to one of two disjoint subsets, especially a set of integers split in subsets of even and odd elements.
(physics, countable) Symmetry of interactions under spatial inversion.
(mathematics, countable) The classification of an element of a set with parity into one of the two sets.
(agriculture, countable) The number of times a sow has farrowed.

parity bit parity bits n
pariteitsbit
(computing) A bit (binary digit) used to indicate whether the number of bits in a given set with value of one is even or odd. Parity bits are used as a simple error detection code.

park /pɐk/ /pɑɹk/ [pɑɹk] [pʰäːk] [pʰɑɹk] [pʰɑːk] [pʰɒək] parks n
park
An area of land set aside for environment preservation or recreation.

park /pɐk/ /pɑɹk/ [pɑɹk] [pʰäːk] [pʰɑɹk] [pʰɑːk] [pʰɒək] v
parkeren stationeren
(transitive) To bring (something such as a vehicle) to a halt or store in a specified place.

parka /ˈpɑɹkə/ /ˈpɑːkə/ parkas n
parka
(clothing) A long jacket with a hood which protects the wearer against rain and wind.

parking /ˈpɑɹkɪŋ/ /ˈpɑːkɪŋ/ parkings n
parkeergelegenheid
Space in which to park a car or other vehicle.

parking attendant parking attendants n
parkeerwachter
(UK) A person who issues tickets for parking violations.

parking garage parking garages n
parkeergarage
(US) A building for vehicles to park in, typically with several floors and sometimes underground.

parking lot parking lots n
parkeerplaats parkeerterrein parking
(North America, Philippines, Malaysia) An open area, generally paved, where automobiles may be left when not in use.

parking meter parking meters n
parkeermeter parkeerautomaat
A device, located by a parking space, that collects payment in exchange for the right to park a vehicle for a specified time.

parking space parking spaces n
parkeerplaats parkeerplek
A space in which a car or other vehicle can be parked.

parking ticket /ˈpɑɹ.kɪŋ ˈtɪk.ɪt/ /ˈpɑː.kɪŋ ˈtɪk.ɪt/ parking tickets n
parkeerboete parkeerbon
A legal summons issued for parking a motor vehicle in a place where such parking is restricted, or beyond the time paid for.
parkeerbiljet parkeerkaart parkeerticket
A small ticket issued as proof of payment for the right to park a motor vehicle.

parkour /pɑɹˈkʊɹ/ /pɑːˈkɔː/ /pɑːˈkʊə/ n
parkour
(sport) An athletic discipline, in which practitioners traverse any environment in the most efficient way possible using their physical abilities, and which commonly involves running, jumping, vaulting, rolling, flipping, and other similar physical movements.

parkway /ˈpɑɹkˌweɪ/ parkways n
parkweg
(dated) A path, carriage-way, or road through a park or a landscaped right of way.

parliament /ˈpaːləmənt/ /ˈpɑɹləmənt/ /ˈpɑːləmənt/ /ˈpɑːlɪəmənt/ parliaments n
parlement
In many countries, the legislative branch of government, a deliberative assembly or set of assemblies whose elected or appointed members meet to debate the major political issues of the day, make, amend, and repeal laws, authorize the executive branch of government to spend money, and in some cases exercise judicial powers; a legislature. [from 14th c.]
A particular assembly of the members of such a legislature, as convened for a specific purpose or period of time (commonly designated with an ordinal number – for example, first parliament or 12th parliament – or a descriptive adjective – for example, Long Parliament, Short Parliament and Rump Parliament). [from 14th c.]

parliamentarian /ˌpɑː(ɹ)ləmənˈtɛəɹiən/ parliamentarians n
parlementariër
(Commonwealth) A member of a parliament, congress or an elected national legislative body of another name.

parliamentary /ˌpaːləˈment(ə)ɹi/ /ˌpɑɹləˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/ /ˌpɑːləˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/ adj
parlementair
Of, relating to, or enacted by a parliament.

parmesan /ˈpɑɹ.məˌʒɑn/ /ˈpɑː(ɹ).məˌzɑːn/ /ˈpɑːməˌzən/ /ˈpɑːmɪˌzæn/ /ˌpɑːmɪˈzæn/ parmesans n
parmezaan parmezaankaas
A hard, full-fat Italian cheese from Parma.

parochial /pəˈɹoʊki.əl/ /pəˈɹəʊkɪəl/ more parochial most parochial adj
parochiaal parochie-
Pertaining to a parish.
bekrompen
Characterized by an unsophisticated focus on local concerns to the exclusion of wider contexts; elementary in scope or outlook.

parody /ˈpæɹədi/ /ˈpɛɹədi/ parodies n
parodie
A work or performance that imitates another work or performance with ridicule or irony.
(countable, archaic) A popular maxim, adage, or proverb.

parody /ˈpæɹədi/ /ˈpɛɹədi/ v
parodiëren
(transitive) To make a parody of something.

parole /pəˈɹoʊl/ [p(ʰ)ə.ˈɹəʊɫ] [pʰə.ˈɹʷoʊɫ] [pʰɹ̩.ˈoʊɫ] paroles n
voorwaardelijke invrijheidstelling
(with on) Originally, one's oath or word of honour, given as a condition of release from custody; now specifically, describing the release of a former prisoner under certain conditions, especially the promise of good behaviour. [from 17th c.]
Conditional release of a prisoner (now especially before the end of a custodial sentence), or the term or state of such release; the system governing such releases. [from 17th c.]

paronym paronyms n
paroniem
(rare) A near-homophone, a word that sounds like another word.

parosmia /-ˈɹɑs-/ /-ˈɹɒs-/ /pəˈɹɑz.mi.ə/ /pəˈɹɒz.mɪ.ə/ parosmias n
parosmie
(pathology) A distorted sense of smell, often resulting in the apparent detection of non-existent smells which are mostly unpleasant.

parrot /ˈpæɹət/ /ˈpɛɹət/ parrots n
papegaai
A kind of bird, many species of which are colorful and able to mimic human speech, of the order Psittaciformes or (narrowly) of the family Psittacidae.
papegaai na-aper naprater
(metaphorical) A parroter; a person who repeats the words or ideas of others.

parrot /ˈpæɹət/ /ˈpɛɹət/ v
napraten nazeggen papegaaien
(transitive) To repeat (exactly what has just been said) without necessarily showing understanding, in the manner of a parrot.

parrot crossbill parrot crossbills n
grote kruisbek
Loxia pytyopsittacus, a small passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae.

parry /ˈpæɹi/ parries n
afweren ontwijken
A defensive or deflective action; an act of parrying.

parry /ˈpæɹi/ v
afweren
To avoid, deflect, or ward off (an attack, a blow, an argument, etc.).

parse /pɑɹs/ /pɑɹz/ /pɑːz/ [pʰɑːz] parses n
analyse ontleding parse
(computing, linguistics) An act of parsing; a parsing.

parse /pɑɹs/ /pɑɹz/ /pɑːz/ [pʰɑːz] v
analyseren ontleden
(linguistics, ambitransitive) To resolve (a sentence, etc.) into its elements, pointing out the several parts of speech, and their relation to each other by agreement or government; to analyze and describe grammatically. [from mid 16th c.]
ontleden parsen
(computing, ambitransitive) To split (a file or other input) into pieces of data that can be easily manipulated or stored.

parsec /ˈpɑɹ.sɛk/ /ˈpɑː.sɛk/ parsecs n
parsec
(astronomy, metrology) Short for parallax second.

parseltongue pn
sisselspraak
A fictional language of snakes in the Harry Potter universe.

parsimonious /pɑɹ.sɪˈmoʊ.ni.əs/ /pɑː.sɪˈməʊ.ni.əs/ more parsimonious most parsimonious adj
zuinig gierig
Exhibiting parsimony; sparing in the expenditure of money; frugal to excess.

parsimony /ˈpɑɹ.sə.ˌmoʊ.ni/ /ˈpɑː.sə.ˌməʊ.ni/ parsimonies n
zuinigheid vrekkigheid
Great reluctance to spend money unnecessarily.
zuinigheid
(by extension) The quality or characteristic of using the fewest resources or explanations to solve a problem.

parsley /ˈpɑː(ɹ)sli/ parsleys n
peterselie
(countable, uncountable) A bright green, biennial herb, Petroselinum crispum, having many cultivars.
(uncountable) The leaves of this plant used in Middle Eastern, European, and American cooking.

parsnip /ˈpɑɹ.snɪp/ /ˈpɑː.snɪp/ parsnips n
pastinaak
A biennial plant, Pastinaca sativa, related to the carrot.
The root of the parsnip, when used as a vegetable.

parsonage parsonages n
pastorie
(obsolete) The house, lands, tithes, etc. set apart for the support of the minister of a parish.

part /pɐːt/ /pɑɹt/ /pɑːt/ parts n
deel
A fraction of a whole.
A group inside a larger group.
A section of a document.

part and parcel parts and parcels n
integrerend deel
An integral or essential piece; that which must be done or accepted as part of something else.

part company v
scheiden
(transitive with with) To end a relationship.
ieder zijn eigen weg gaan uit elkaar gaan
(transitive with with) To separate; to go one's own way (of two or more people or things).

part of speech parts of speech n
woordsoort
(grammar) A linguistic category of words sharing syntactic or morphological behaviour and semantic properties, such as noun or verb.

part-time adj
deeltijds parttime
For, during, or involving less than the normal time for some activity, especially the number of hours an employee works.

partake /pɑɹˈteɪk/ /pɑːˈteɪk/ v
deelnemen mee-eten participeren
(intransitive, formal) To take part in an activity; to participate.
mee-eten
(intransitive) To take a share or portion (of or in).

partial /ˈpɑɹʃəl/ /ˈpɑːʃəl/ more partial most partial adj
partieel gedeeltelijk
existing as a part or portion; incomplete
(mathematics) of or relating to a partial derivative or partial differential
partijdig
biased in favor of a person, side, or point of view, especially when dealing with a competition or dispute

partial derivative partial derivatives n
partiële afgeleide
(mathematics) A derivative with respect to one variable of a function of several variables with the other variables held constant.

partiality /pɐːʃiˈɛlɘti/ /pɐːˈʃɛlɘti/ /pɑɹʃiˈælɪti/ /pɑɹˈʃæləti/ /pɑɹˈʃælɪti/ /pɑːʃiˈalɪti/ /pɑːˈʃaləti/ /pɑːˈʃalɪti/ partialities n
partijdigheid
Preference, bias in favor of, tendency.

partially /ˈpɑɹʃəli/ /ˈpɑːʃəli/ adv
gedeeltelijk deels
To a partial degree or extent, incompletely.

participant /pɑːɹˈtɪsəpənt/ /pɑːˈtɪsɪpənt/ /pəɹˈtɪsəpənt/ participants n
deelnemer participant
One who participates.

participate /pɑɹˈtɪsəpeɪt/ /pɑɹˈtɪsəpət/ /pɑːˈtɪsɪpeɪt/ /pɑːˈtɪsɪpət/ v
deelnemen meedoen participeren
(intransitive) To join in, to take part, to involve oneself (in something). [from 16th c.]

participation /pɑɹˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/ /pɑːˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/ participations n
deelname participatie deelneming meedoen
The act of participating, of taking part in something.

participator participators n
deelnemer participant
one who participates, a participant

participatory /pɑː(ɹ)tɪsɪˈpeɪtəɹi/ /pɑː(ɹ)ˈtɪsɪpətəɹi/ more participatory most participatory adj
deelname deelnemend medewerknig participatief
Open to participation.

participatory democracy participatory democracies n
participatieve democratie
A kind of democracy not limiting participation of citizens to voting, but striving to create opportunities for everybody to make meaningful contributions to decision-making.

participial adj
deelwoordelijk participiaal
(grammar) of, relating to, or being a participle

participle /pɑːˈtɪsɪpəl/ /ˈpɑɹtɪˌsɪpəl/ /ˈpɑːtɪsɪpəl/ participles n
deelwoord
(grammar) A form of a verb that may function as an adjective or noun. English has two types of participles: the present participle and the past participle. In other languages, there are others, such as future, perfect, and future perfect participles.

particle /ˈpɑɹtɪkəl/ /ˈpɑːtɪk(ə)l/ particles n
deeltje partikel
A very small piece of matter, a fragment; especially, the smallest possible part of something. [from 14th c.]
deeltje
(physics) Any of various physical objects making up the constituent parts of an atom; an elementary particle or subatomic particle. [from 19th c.]
partikel deeltje
(linguistics) A part of speech that has no inherent lexical definition but must be associated with another word to impart meaning, often a grammatical category: for example, the English word to in a full infinitive phrase (to eat) or O in a vocative phrase (O Canada), or as a discourse marker (mmm).

particle accelerator particle accelerators n
deeltjesversneller
A device that accelerates electrically charged particles to extremely high speeds, for the purpose of inducing high energy reactions or producing high energy radiation.

particle board particle boards n
spaanderplaat spaanplaat
(US, Canada, AU) a structural material manufactured from wood particles (such as chips and shavings) by pressing, and binding through resin

particle physics n
deeltjesfysica

particular /pəˈtɪk.jə.lə/ /pəˈtɪk.jə.lɚ/ /pəˈtɪk.jʊ.lə/ /pɚˈtɪk.jə.lɚ/ more particular most particular adj
bepaald nauwgezet nauwkeurig precies specifiek

particulars /pəˈtɪkjələz/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚz/ /pɚˈtɪkjəlɚz/ n
bijzonderheden

parting /ˈpɑɹtɪŋ/ /ˈpɑːtɪŋ/ partings n
adieu afscheid
A farewell, the act of departing politely.
haarscheiding scheidingslijn
(British) The dividing line formed by combing the hair in different directions; part (US)

partisan /-sən/ /-zən/ /ˈpaː.tɪ.sæn/ /ˈpaː.tɪ.zæn/ /ˈpɑɹ.ɾə.sən/ /ˈpɑɹ.ɾɪ.sən/ /ˈpɑː.tɪˌzæn/ /ˌpɑː.tɪˈzæn/ partisans n
aanhanger
An adherent to a party or faction.

partition /pɑɹˈtɪ.ʃən/ /pɑɹˈtɪ.ʃɪn/ partitions n
verdeling opdeling partitie splitsing
An action which divides a thing into parts, or separates one thing from another.
verdeling aandeel deel opdeling part partitie
That which divides or separates; that by which different things, or distinct parts of the same thing, are separated; boundary; dividing line or space.
partitie opdeling splitsing
(set theory) A collection of non-empty, disjoint subsets of a set whose union is the set itself (i.e. all elements of the set are contained in exactly one of the subsets).

partition /pɑɹˈtɪ.ʃən/ /pɑɹˈtɪ.ʃɪn/ v
opdelen splitsen verdelen
To divide something into parts, sections or shares.
dismemberen opdelen splitsen verdelen
To divide a region or country into two or more territories with separate political status.

partitive more partitive most partitive adj
delend
(grammar) Indicating a part rather than the whole of something.

partitive partitives n
partitief
(grammar) A partitive word, phrase or case.

partly /ˈpɑɹtli/ /ˈpɑːtli/ adv
gedeeltelijk deels
In part, or to some degree, but not completely.

partner /ˈpɐːtnə/ /ˈpɑɹtnɚ/ /ˈpɑːtnə(ɹ)/ [ˈpɑɹʔnɚ] partners n
medespeler
Someone with whom one plays on the same side in a game, such as card games or doubles tennis.
(nautical) One of the pieces of wood comprising the framework which strengthens the deck of a wooden ship around the holes through which the mast and other fittings pass.
(Jamaica) A group financial arrangement in which each member contributes a set amount of money over a set period.
partner
Someone who is associated with another in a common activity or interest.
A member of a business or law partnership.
A spouse or other person with whom one shares a domestic, romantic or sexual bond.
Someone with whom one dances in a two-person dance.

partnership /ˈpɑɹtnɚʃɪp/ /ˈpɑːtnəʃɪp/ partnerships n
partnerschap maatschap
The state of being associated with a partner.
vennootschap
An association of two or more people to conduct a business

partocracy partocracies n
particratie
Government by political parties or factions.

partridge /ˈpɑɹtɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈpɑːtɹɪd͡ʒ/ partridge partridges n
patrijs
(ornithology) Any bird of a number of genera in the family Phasianidae, notably in the genera Perdix and Alectoris.

party /ˈpɑ(ː)ti/ /ˈpɑɹ.ti/ /ˈpɑː.ti/ [ˈpʰɑ(ː)ɾi] [ˈpʰɑɹɾi] parties n
partij
(now, rare, _, in general sense) A group of people forming one side in a given dispute, contest etc.
fuif feest party viering
A gathering of acquaintances so that one of them may offer items for sale to the rest of them.

party /ˈpɑ(ː)ti/ /ˈpɑɹ.ti/ /ˈpɑː.ti/ [ˈpʰɑ(ː)ɾi] [ˈpʰɑɹɾi] v
feesten vieren
(intransitive) To celebrate at a party, to have fun, to enjoy oneself.

party animal party animals n
feestbeest fuifnummer
(idiomatic) A person known for frequent, enthusiastic attendance at parties, especially one whose partying behavior is exuberant or excessive.

party bike party bikes n
bierfiets fietscafé

party hat party hats n
feesthoed

party leader party leaders n
partijleider
(politics) a person in charge of a political party.

party line party lines n
partijlijn
(politics) The official policy of a political party or other organization.

party politics n
partijpolitiek

party wall party walls n
gemene muur
A commonly shared wall dividing two properties within a row house (or terrace)

paruresis n
paruresis plasangst plasvrees

parvenu /ˈpɑɹ.və.nju/ /ˈpɑɹ.və.nu/ /ˈpɑː.və.njuː/ /ˈpɑː.və.nuː/ parvenus n
parvenu
A person who has risen, climbed up, or has been promoted to a higher social class, especially through acquisition of wealth, privileges, or political authority but has not gained social acceptance by those within that new class.

pasha /ˈpæʃə/ /ˈpɑʃə/ pashas n
pasja
(historical) A high-ranking Turkish military officer, especially as a commander or regional governor; the highest honorary title during the Ottoman Empire.

pass /pæs/ /pɑːs/ [pʰas] [pʰaːs] [pʰeəs] [pʰeə̯s] [pʰäs] [pʰäːs] [pʰæs] [pʰɐːs] [pʰɑːs] [pʰɛəs] passes n
pas passage
An opening, road, or track, available for passing; especially, one through or over some dangerous or otherwise impracticable barrier such as a mountain range; a passageway; a defile; a ford.

pass /pæs/ /pɑːs/ [pʰas] [pʰaːs] [pʰeəs] [pʰeə̯s] [pʰäs] [pʰäːs] [pʰæs] [pʰɐːs] [pʰɑːs] [pʰɛəs] v
aanreiken
doorgaan
(ditransitive) To cause to move or go; to send; to transfer from one person, place, or condition to another.
(transitive) To go by without noticing; to omit attention to; to take no note of; to disregard.
voorbijgaan overgaan slagen gebeuren
(transitive) To cause to advance by stages of progress; to carry on with success through an ordeal, examination, or action; specifically, to give legal or official sanction to; to ratify; to enact; to approve as valid and just.
voorbijgaan doodgaan doorgaan gebeuren heengaan overlijden
(transitive) To transcend; to surpass; to excel; to exceed.

pass away v
overlijden heengaan ontslapen
(archaic, literary) To disappear; to cease to be; to be no more.

pass down v
doorgeven
(transitive) To hand over, pass through or transfer to a lower level, next generation, etc.

pass on v
doorgeven doorvertellen
To convey or communicate.

pass the buck v
zwartepieten
(idiomatic, informal) To transfer responsibility or blame from oneself onto another; to absolve oneself of concern for a given matter by claiming to lack authority or jurisdiction.

passage /ˈpæsɪd͡ʒ/ passages n
passage
A paragraph or section of text or music with particular meaning.
A passageway or corridor.

passageway passageways n
gang
A covered walkway, between rooms or buildings.
doorgang
Any way for passing in, out or through something.

passed pawn passed pawns n
vrijpion
(chess) A pawn that has passed beyond enemy pawns on its own or adjacent files, and that hence has a clear run to the first or eighth rank.

passenger /ˈpæsənd͡ʒə/ /ˈpæsənd͡ʒɚ/ /ˈpæsɪnd͡ʒə/ /ˈpæsɪnd͡ʒɚ/ passengers n
passagier reiziger
One who rides or travels in a vehicle, but who does not operate it and is not a member of the crew.

passenger car passenger cars n
personenauto personenwagen
(vehicle) A motor vehicle designed to carry (a few) passengers; a motorcar.

passenger pigeon passenger pigeons n
trekduif
A bird of the extinct species †Ectopistes migratorius, formerly endemic to North America.

passenger seat passenger seats n
passagiersstoel
(automotive) A seat in a vehicle for a passenger, especially the front seat next to the driver in a motor vehicle.

passenger train passenger trains n
passagierstrein reizigerstrein
(rail) A train whose primary function is to carry passengers.

passer-by /ˈpæs.ɚˌbaɪ/ /ˈpɑː.sə.baɪ/ /ˈpɑː.sə.bɑɪ/ passers-by n
omstander passant voorbijganger
A person who is passing by (that is, walking past).

passerine /-ɹiːn/ /-ɹən/ /ˈpæsəɹaɪn/ /ˈpæsəˌɹaɪn/ passerines n
zangvogel
Any bird of the order Passeriformes, which comprises more than half of all bird species.

passim /ˈpæsɪm/ adj
passim
(rare) That which occurs at various places throughout a text

passing /ˈpɑːsɪŋ/ more passing most passing adj
voorbijgaand verstrijkend
That passes away; ephemeral. [from 14th c.]
eminent uitstekend
(now, _, rare, literary) Pre-eminent, excellent, extreme. [from 14th c.]
oppervlakkig vaag
Vague, cursory. [from 18th c.]
voorbijgaand
Going past.

passing /ˈpɑːsɪŋ/ adv
enorm extreem
(literary, or, archaic) Surpassingly, greatly. [from 14th c.]

passing /ˈpɑːsɪŋ/ passings n
dood heengaan overlijden
Death, dying; the end of something. [from 14th c.]
voorbijgaan
The fact of going past; a movement from one place to another or a change from one state to another. [from 14th c.]
goedkeuring
(legal) The act of approving a bill etc. [from 15th c.]
pass passen
(sports) The act of passing a ball etc. to another player. [from 19th c.]

passion /ˈpæʃən/ [ˈpʰæʃən] passions n
hartstocht passie
Any great, strong, powerful emotion, especially romantic love or extreme hate.
Fervor, determination.
An object of passionate or romantic love or strong romantic interest.
passie
(Christianity, usually capitalized) The suffering of Jesus leading up to and during his crucifixion.
A display, musical composition, or play meant to commemorate the suffering of Jesus.

passion fruit passion fruit passion fruits n
passievrucht markoesa
(uncountable) The flesh of the edible fruit.

passionate /ˈpæʃənət/ /ˈpæʃənɪt/ more passionate most passionate adj
hartstochtelijk gepassioneerd
Fired with intense feeling.

passive /ˈpæs.ɪv/ more passive most passive adj
passief
Being subjected to an action without producing a reaction.
Taking no action.
(psychology) Being inactive and submissive in a relationship, especially in a sexual one.
(finance) Not participating in management.
passief lijdelijk lijdend
(grammar) Being in the passive voice.

passive /ˈpæs.ɪv/ passives n
passief
(grammar) A form of a verb that is in the passive voice.

passive income passive incomes n
passief inkomen
(finance) An income that is made using little to no effort, such as pension income, rent, or interest, as opposed to normal employment.

passive vocabulary passive vocabularies n
passieve woordenschat
The words and phrases, collectively, that someone understands in speech and writing but does not commonly use.

passive voice passive voices n
lijdende vorm passief
(grammar) The form of a transitive verb in which its subject receives the action.

passively /ˈpæs.ɪv.li/ adv
passief

passport /ˈpæspɔɹt/ /ˈpɑːspɔːt/ passports n
paspoort pas
An official document normally used for international journeys, which proves the identity and nationality of the person for whom it was issued.

password /ˈpæswɜːd/ /ˈpæswɝd/ /ˈpɑːswɜː(ɹ)d/ passwords n
wachtwoord
(military, security) A word relayed to a person to gain admittance to a place or to gain access to information.
(computing, cryptography) A string of characters used to log in to a computer or network, to access a level in a video game, and so on; archetypally a word#Noun but nowadays often an alphanumeric#Adjective string or a phrase#Noun.

past /pæst/ /pɑːst/ more past most past adj
afgelopen voorbij voorbije
Having already happened; in the past; finished. [from 14th c.]
voorbij voorbije
Of a period of time: having just gone by; previous. [from 15th c.]
verleden voorbij voorbije
(grammar) Of a tense, expressing action that has already happened or a previously-existing state. [from 18th c.]

past /pæst/ /pɑːst/ more past most past adv
voorbij
In a direction that passes.

past /pæst/ /pɑːst/ pasts n
verleden vervlogene voorbije
The period of time that has already happened, in contrast to the present and the future.
verleden tijd verleden
(grammar) The past tense.

past /pæst/ /pɑːst/ preposition
voorbij verder
Beyond in place or quantity
voorbij
Passing by, especially without stopping or being delayed.

past participle past participles n
voltooid deelwoord verleden deelwoord
(grammar) A participle indicating a completed action or state.

past tense past tenses n
verleden tijd
(grammar) A grammatical form (often a verb form) that refers to an event, transaction, occurrence, or object that happened (or had happened), or existed, at some time before now (the applicable reference time).

pasta /ˈpæstə/ /ˈpɐːstɘ/ /ˈpɐːstə/ /ˈpɑstə/ pastas paste n
deegwaren
(uncountable) Dough made from wheat and water and sometimes mixed with egg and formed into various shapes; often sold in dried form and typically boiled for eating.

paste /peɪst/ pastes n
deeg
One of flour, fat, or similar ingredients used in making pastry.
pasta
A soft moist mixture, in particular:
stijfsel pastei
One of pounded foods, such as fish paste, liver paste, or tomato paste.
stras
A hard lead-containing glass, or an artificial gemstone made from this glass.

paste /peɪst/ v
plakken
(transitive) To stick with paste; to cause to adhere by or as if by paste.
(transitive, computing) To insert a piece of media (e.g. text, picture, audio, video) previously copied or cut from somewhere else.

pastern /ˈpæstən/ /ˈpæstəɹn/ /ˈpæstɜːn/ pasterns n
koot
The part of a horse's leg between the fetlock joint and the hoof.

pastiche /pæsˈtiːʃ/ pastiches n
pastiche
A work of art, drama, literature, music, or architecture that imitates the work of a previous artist.
mengelmoes
An incongruous mixture; a hodgepodge.

pastie pasties n
pastei
A type of seasoned meat pie, usually of a semicircular or distinctive shape.

pastie /ˈpeɪsti/ pasties n
tepellapje
An item worn (often by strippers) to conceal one's nipples.

pastime /ˈpæs.taɪm/ /ˈpɑːs.taɪm/ pastimes n
tijdverdrijf hobby ontspanning
Something which amuses, and serves to make time pass agreeably.

pastor /ˈpæstɚ/ /ˈpɑːstə/ pastors n
pastoor dominee

pastoral /ˈpæs.tə.ɹəl/ /ˈpɑːstə.ɹəl/ /ˌpæsˈtɔːɹəl/ more pastoral most pastoral adj
pastoraal
Of or pertaining to shepherds or herders of other livestock.

pastoral /ˈpæs.tə.ɹəl/ /ˈpɑːstə.ɹəl/ /ˌpæsˈtɔːɹəl/ pastorals n
pastorale
A poem describing the life and manners of shepherds; a poem in which the speakers assume the character of shepherds; an idyll; a bucolic.
(music) A cantata relating to rural life; a composition for instruments characterized by simplicity and sweetness; a lyrical composition the subject of which is taken from rural life.
herderlijke brief
(religion, Christianity) A letter of a pastor to his charge; specifically, a letter addressed by a bishop to his diocese.

pastry /ˈpeɪstɹi/ pastries n
gebak banket
(uncountable) The food group formed by the various kinds of pastries.

pastry bag pastry bags n
spuitzak
A flexible bag from which icing is forced through a small nozzle to make various designs of piping.

pasture /ˈpæs.tɚ/ /ˈpæs.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈpɑːs.tjə/ /ˈpɑːs.t͡ʃə/ pastures n
weiland weide
Land, specifically, an open field, on which livestock is kept for feeding.

pasty /ˈpeɪsti/ pastier pastiest adj
pasteus
Like paste, sticky.
bleek
pale, lacking colour, having a pallor

pasty /ˈpeɪsti/ pasties n
tepellapje
(chiefly, _, in the plural) A small item of clothing that conceals little more than the nipple of a woman's breast, primarily worn by female exotic dancers.

pasty /ˈpæsti/ /ˈpɑːsti/ pasties n
pastei
A type of seasoned meat and vegetable hand pie, usually of a semicircular shape.

patch /pæt͡ʃ/ patches n
lap
A piece of cloth, or other suitable material, sewed or otherwise fixed upon a garment to repair or strengthen it, especially upon an old garment to cover a hole.

patchwork patchworks n
lappendeken lapwerk
A work, such as a blanket, composed of many different colors and shapes, sewn together to make an interesting whole.
lappendeken
(figurative) Any kind of creation that utilizes many different aspects to create one whole piece.

patellar adj
patellair
near or relating to the patella or kneecap

patellar reflex patellar reflexes n
kniepeesreflex
The reflex which causes a bent knee to kick when the tendon below the patella (kneecap) is tapped.

paten /ˈpætən/ patens n
pateen
(Christianity) The plate used to hold the host during the Eucharist.

patent /peɪ-/ /pæ-/ /ˈpeɪ-/ /ˈpeɪtənt/ /ˈpæ-/ /ˈpætənt/ [pʰe̞ɪ-] [pʰæ̝ʔn̩t̚] patents n
octrooi patent
A declaration issued by a government agency that the inventor of a new invention has the sole privilege of making, selling, or using the claimed invention for a specified period.

patent troll /ˈpætənt ˌtɹoʊl/ /ˈpætənt ˌtɹəʊl/ patent trolls n
patenttrol
(patent law, informal, derogatory) A company, person, etc., that owns and enforces patents in an aggressive and opportunistic manner, often with no intention of producing, marketing, or promoting the subjects of the patents.

patented adj
gepatenteerd
For which a patent has been granted.

paternal /pəˈtɜː(ɹ)nəl/ more paternal most paternal adj
vaderlijk
Of or pertaining to one's father, his genes, his relatives, or his side of a family.
Fatherly; behaving as or characteristic of a father.
Acting as a father.
paternaal
Received or inherited from one's father.

paternal aunt paternal aunts n
tante
A sister of someone’s father.
The wife of a sibling of someone’s father.

paternal grandfather paternal grandfathers n
grootvader van vaderszijde
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see paternal,‎ grandfather. (This entry is a translation hub.)

paternal grandmother paternal grandmothers n
grootmoeder van vaderszijde
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see paternal,‎ grandmother. (This entry is a translation hub.)

paternal uncle paternal uncles n
oom nonkel
A brother or brother-in-law of one's father. (This entry is a translation hub.)

paternity leave paternity leaves n
vaderschapsverlof
A leave of absence from a job for a father to care of a baby.

paternoster /-ˌnɑstɚ/ /ˈpɑtəɹˌnɔstɚ/ /ˈpɑːtəˌnɒstə(ɹ)/ paternosters n
Onzevader
(archaic) A patent medicine, so named because salesmen would pray the Lord's Prayer over it before selling it.

path /pæθ/ /pɑːθ/ [pʰaθ] [pʰeəθ] [pʰäːθ] [pʰæθ] [pʰɐːθ] [pʰɑːθ] [pʰɛəθ] paths n
pad
A trail for the use of, or worn by, pedestrians.
(graph theory) A sequence of vertices from one vertex to another using the arcs (edges). A path does not visit the same vertex more than once (unless it is a closed path, where only the first and the last vertex are the same).
(topology) A continuous map f from the unit interval I = [0,1] to a topological space X.
weg
A course taken.
weg pad
(computing) A human-readable specification for a location within a hierarchical or tree-like structure, such as a file system or as part of a URL.

path of least resistance n
weg van de minste weerstand

pathetic /pəˈθɛtɪk/ more pathetic most pathetic adj
deerniswekkend meelijwekkend zielig
Arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion; exciting pathos.
sneu zielig
Arousing scorn or contempt, often due to miserable inadequacy.

pathogen /ˈpæθəd͡ʒn̩/ pathogens n
ziektekiem pathogeen
(pathology, immunology) Any organism or substance, especially a microorganism, capable of causing disease, such as bacteria, viruses, protozoa or fungi. Microorganisms are not considered to be pathogenic until they have reached a population size that is large enough to cause disease.

pathogenic more pathogenic most pathogenic adj
pathogeen
(pathology) Able to cause (harmful) disease.

patholinguistics n
taalpathologie
The study of language disorders.

pathologist pathologists n
patholoog patholoog-anatoom
An expert in pathology; a specialist who examines samples of body tissues for diagnostic or forensic purpose.

pathology /pəˈθɒləd͡ʒi/ pathologies n
pathologie
(academic, _, medicine) The academic biomedical specialty that advances the aspects of the biomedical sciences that allow for those clinical applications and their advancements over time.
Pathosis: any deviation from a healthy or normal structure or function; abnormality; illness or malformation.

patience /ˈpeɪʃəns/ patiences n
geduld
The quality of being patient.

patience is a virtue proverb
Geduld is een schone zaak
It is better to be patient than impatient.

patient /ˈpeɪʃənt/ more patient most patient patienter patientest adj
geduldig
(of a person) Willing to wait if necessary; not losing one's temper while waiting.

patient /ˈpeɪʃənt/ patients n
patiënt patiënte
A person or animal who receives treatment from a doctor or other medically educated person.

patina /pəˈtiː.nə/ /ˈpæ.tɪ.nə/ /ˈpætɪnə/ patinae patinas n
pateen
(originally) A paten, flat type of dish.
(color) A green colour, tinted with grey, like that of bronze patina.
(figurative) A gloss or superficial layer.
patina pateen
The colour or incrustation which age and wear give to (mainly metallic) objects; especially, the green rust which covers works of art such as ancient bronzes, coins and medals.

patine /pəˈtiːn/ v
patineren
To coat an object with a patina, either from natural oxidation or simulated aging.

patio /ˈpæti.əʊ/ /ˈpætioʊ/ patios n
binnenplaats patio
A paved outside area, adjoining a house, used for dining or recreation.

patois /pæˈtwɑ/ /pæˈtwɑz/ /ˈpætwɑː/ /ˈpætwɑːz/ patois n
streektaal
A regional dialect of a language (especially French); usually considered substandard.

patriarch /ˈpeɪtɹɪɑːk/ /ˈpeɪt͡ʃɹiɑɹk/ /ˈpætɹiɑːk/ patriarchs n
patriarch
(Christianity) The highest form of bishop, in the ancient world having authority over other bishops in the province but now generally as an honorary title; in Roman Catholicism, considered a bishop second only to the Pope in rank. [from 9th c.]
patriarch aartsvader
The male head of a household or nuclear family.

patriarchal more patriarchal most patriarchal adj
aartsvaderlijk patriarchaal
Relating to a system run by males, rather than females; relating to a patriarchy.

patriarchy /ˈpejt͡ʃɹiɑɹki/ /ˈpeɪ̯tɹɪɑːkɪ/ /ˈpætɹɪɑːkɪ/ /ˈpɛjtɹɪjɑːkɪj/ patriarchies n
patriarchaat

patrician /pətɹˈɪʃən/ patricians n
patriciër
(Ancient Rome) A member of any of the families constituting the populus Romanus, or body of Roman citizens, before the development of the plebeian order; later, one who, by right of birth or by special privilege conferred, belonged to the senior class of Romans, who, with certain property, had by right a seat in the Roman Senate.
A person of high birth; a nobleman.

patrimony /ˈpat.ɹɪ.mə.ni/ /ˈpæt.ɹɪˌmoʊ.ni/ patrimonies n
patrimonium
A right or estate inherited from one's father; or, in a larger sense, from any male ancestor.

patriot /ˈpeɪ.tɹi.ət/ /ˈpæ.tɹi.ət/ patriots n
patriot vaderlander
A person who loves and zealously supports and defends their country.

patriotic /peɪ.tɹi.ˈɑ.tɪk/ /peɪ.tɹi.ˈɒ.tɪk/ /pæt.ɹi.ˈɒ.tɪk/ more patriotic most patriotic adj
patriottisch
Inspired by or showing patriotism; done out of love of one's country; zealously and unselfishly devoted to the service of one's country

patriotism /ˈpeɪtɹi.əˌtɪzəm/ /ˈpætɹi.əˌtɪzəm/ patriotisms n
patriottisme
Love of one's country; devotion to the welfare of one's compatriots; passion which inspires one to serve one's country.

patristics n
patristiek
The study of the works of the early Christian Church Fathers.

patrol /pəˈtɹoʊl/ /pəˈtɹəʊl/ patrols n
patrouille
(military) A going of the rounds along the chain of sentinels and between the posts, by a guard, usually consisting of three or four men, to insure greater security from attacks on the outposts.
(military) The guards who go the rounds for observation; a detachment whose duty it is to patrol.

patrol /pəˈtɹoʊl/ /pəˈtɹəʊl/ v
patrouilleren
(transitive) To go the rounds of, as a sentry, guard, or policeman

patrol car patrol cars n
patrouillewagen
A police car.

patrolman patrolmen n
surveillant
A police officer, especially a junior officer assigned patrol duty instead of detection or supervision.

patron /ˈpeɪ.tɹən/ patrons n
bouwheer
beschermheilige schutspatroon
One who protects or supports; a defender or advocate.
mecenas
An influential, wealthy person who supported an artist, craftsman, a scholar or a noble.

patron saint /ˈpeɪtɹən ˈseɪnt/ patron saints n
beschermheilige
(Christianity) A saint conceived as the patron (protector or supporter) of a particular place, group, person, or activity, for whom or for which his or her intercession is specially invoked.

patronage /ˈpeɪtɹənɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈpætɹənɪd͡ʒ/ patronages n
patronaat patronage
The act of providing approval and support; backing; championship.

patronize /ˈpeɪtɹənaɪz/ /ˈpætɹənaɪz/ v
betuttelen denigreren
(transitive) To assume a tone of unjustified superiority toward; to talk down to, to treat condescendingly.

patsy /ˈpætsi/ patsies n
zondebok
(informal, derogatory) A person who is taken advantage of, especially by being cheated or blamed for something.

patter /ˈpæt.ə/ /ˈpæt.ɚ/ patters n
getrippel
A soft repeated sound, as of rain falling, or feet walking on a hard surface.

pattern /ˈpatn̩/ /ˈpatən/ /ˈpætɚn/ patterns n
sjabloon
Something from which a copy is made; a model or outline. [from 14th c.]
patroon
A design, motif or decoration, especially formed from regular repeated elements. [from 16th c.]

pattycake n
handjeklap handjeplak
(games) A children's game in which two people alternately clap their own and each other's hands, often to the accompaniment of the nursery rhyme "Pat-a-cake, pat-a-cake, baker's man".

paucal /ˈpɔkəl/ /ˈpɔːkəl/ n
weinigvoud
(grammar) A language form referring to a few of something (three to around ten), as a small group of people; contrast singular, dual, trial, and plural.

paucity /ˈpɑ.sɪ.ti/ /ˈpɒs.ɪ.ti/ /ˈpɔs.ɪ.ti/ [ˈpɑ.sɪ.ɾi] [ˈpɔs.ɪ.ɾi] paucities n
gering aantal
Fewness in number; too few.
geringheid
A smallness in size or amount that is insufficient; meagerness, dearth.

paunch /pɑːntʃ/ /pɔːnt͡ʃ/ paunches n
pens
The first compartment of the stomach of a ruminant, the rumen.
buik pens
The belly of a human, especially a large, fat protruding one.

pauper /ˈpoː.pə/ /ˈpɑ.pɚ/ /ˈpɔ.pɚ/ /ˈpɔː.pə/ paupers n
pauper
One who is extremely poor.

pause /pɑz/ /pɔz/ /pɔːz/ pauses n
pauze
A temporary stop or rest; an intermission of action; interruption; suspension; cessation.

pause /pɑz/ /pɔz/ /pɔːz/ v
pauzeren
(intransitive) To hesitate; to hold back; to delay.

pave /peɪv/ v
bestraten betegelen
(British) To cover something with paving slabs.
asfalteren bestraten betegelen
(Canada, US) To cover with stone, concrete, blacktop or other solid covering, especially to aid travel.

pavement /ˈpeɪvmənt/ pavements n
wegdek verharding wegverharding
(now, chiefly, North America) A paving (paved part) of a road or other thoroughfare; the roadway or road surface. [from 13th c.]

pavilion /pəˈvɪljən/ pavilions n
paviljoen
An ornate tent.
A light roofed structure used as a shelter in a public place.
A structure, sometimes temporary, erected to house exhibits at a fair, etc.

paw /poː/ /pɑ/ /pɔ/ /pɔː/ paws n
poot
The soft foot of a mammal or other animal, generally a quadruped, that has claws or nails; comparable to a human hand or foot.

paw /poː/ /pɑ/ /pɔ/ /pɔː/ v
betasten
(by extension) To touch someone in a sexual way.

pawl /pɑl/ /pɔːl/ pawls n
pal
A pivoted catch designed to fall into a notch on a ratchet wheel so as to allow movement in only one direction (e.g. on a windlass or in a clock mechanism), or alternatively to move the wheel in one direction.
A similar device to prevent motion in other mechanisms besides ratchets.

pawn /pɑn/ /pɑɒn/ /pɔn/ /pɔːn/ pawns n
pion
(chess) The most numerous chess piece, or a similar piece in a similar game. In chess, each side starts with eight; moves are only forward, and attacks are only diagonally or en passant.
pion kleine man
(figurative) Someone who is being manipulated or used to some end.
verpanding
An instance of pawning something.
pand pandjes pandjeshuis
(rare) A pawnshop; pawnbroker.

pawn /pɑn/ /pɑɒn/ /pɔn/ /pɔːn/ v
verpanden
To give as security on a loan of money; especially, to deposit (something) at a pawn shop.

pawnbroker /ˈpɔːnˌbɹəʊ.kə(ɹ)/ pawnbrokers n
pandjesbaas lommerd
A person who makes monetary loans at interest, taking personal property as security – which may be sold if not redeemed.

pawnshop /ˈpɔnʃɑp/ /ˈpɔːnʃɒp/ pawnshops n
lommerd pandjeshuis
The business premises of a pawnbroker; where loans are made, with personal property as security

pay /peɪ/ [pʰeɪ] v
betalen
(transitive) To give money or other compensation to in exchange for goods or services.
(intransitive) To suffer consequences.
lonen opbrengen
(transitive) To be profitable for.

pay a visit v
een bezoek brengen
(idiomatic) To visit.

pay attention v
opletten
(idiomatic, intransitive) To attend; to be attentive; to focus one's attention.

pay back /peɪ bæk/ v
terugbetalen
(figuratively) To avenge, to exact revenge.

pay grade pay grades n
barema loonschaal
A level indicating a base salary (in the US applying to military and government employees).

pay off v
aflossen
(transitive) To pay back; to repay.

pay out v
betaald zetten wraak nemen
To repay, take revenge

pay rise pay rises n
loonsverhoging salarisverhoging
(UK, Ireland, Australia, rest of Commonwealth, sometimes, Canada) An increase in salary or wages.

pay the bills v
rekeningen betalen
(idiomatic, of a job) To provide enough income to sustain one's lifestyle.

pay through the nose v
blauw betalen
(idiomatic) To pay an exorbitant or excessive amount, either in money or in some other manner.

pay-off /ˈpeɪ.ɒf/ /ˈpeɪ.ɔːf/ pay-offs n
beloning
A reward.

payer /ˈpeɪ.ɚ/ payers n
betaler
One who pays; specifically, the person by whom a bill or note has been, or should be, paid.

payload /ˈpeɪloʊd/ payloads n
lading
That part of a cargo that produces revenue.

payment /ˈpeɪmənt/ payments n
betaling
(uncountable) The act of paying.
betaling uitbetaling
(countable) An instance of that act; a sum of money paid in exchange#Noun for goods or services, or the transaction#Noun that conveys it.

payment card payment cards n
betaalkaart
(banking) A card, such as a credit card or debit card, which can be used for payment of goods or services.

payment order payment orders n
betalingsopdracht
(finance, chiefly, banking) An instruction from a sender to a receiving bank, transmitted orally, electronically, or in writing, to pay, or to cause another bank to pay a fixed and determinable amount of money to a beneficiary.

payroll /ˈpeɪɹoʊl/ /ˈpeɪɹəʊl/ payrolls n
loonlijst
A list of employees who receive salary or wages, together with the amounts due to each.

payslip payslips n
loonstrookje
A small document, included with an employee's wage or salary, giving details of money earned and tax and insurance paid.

paywall /ˈpeɪ.wɔːl/ paywalls n
betaalmuur
(informal, computing) A feature of a website, application or service that only allows access to certain content or functions upon payment.

pea /piː/ peas n
erwt
Any plant of the family Fabaceae.
(culinary) The edible seed of Pisum sativum; the green pea.
(culinary) The edible seed of various other pea plants.

pea soup more pea soup most pea soup adj
erwtensoep snert
Of the color of pea soup.

peace /piːs/ peaces n
vrede rust vrede met zichzelf
A state of tranquility, quiet, and harmony; absence of violence.
vrede peis
A state free of war, in particular war between different countries.

peace of mind n
gemoedsrust zielenrust
The absence of mental turmoil or anxiety.

peace pipe peace pipes n
vredespijp
A tobacco pipe smoked ceremonially in certain Native American cultures that symbolizes peace among those who smoke it, and among whom it is passed around from person to person.

peace talks n
vredesbesprekingen vredesonderhandelingen
A series of formal discussions between two or more nation-states or groups of people held to resolve existing conflict between them.

peace treaty peace treaties n
vrede vredesverdrag
An agreement to end fighting or conflict.

peaceable /ˈpiːsəb(ə)l/ more peaceable most peaceable adj
vredelievend
Favouring peace rather than conflict; not aggressive, tending to avoid violence (of people, actions etc.). [from 14th c.]
vredig
Characterized by peace; peaceful, tranquil. [from 14th c.]

peaceful /ˈpiːsfəl/ more peaceful most peaceful peacefuler peacefulest peacefuller peacefullest adj
vreedzaam vredevol vredig
Not at war; not disturbed by strife or turmoil.
vredig vreedzaam
Inclined to peace.
vredig
Motionless and calm.

peacekeeping /ˈpiːskiːpɪŋ/ peacekeepings n
peacekeeping
The act of preserving peace, specifically between hostile groups or states, especially by a sanctioned military force. [from 17th c.]

peacemaker /ˈpiːsmeɪkə(ɹ)/ peacemakers n
pacificateur vredestichter
A person who restores peace, especially by settling disputes; one who engages in peacemaking.

peacetime /ˈpiːstaɪm/ peacetimes n
vredestijd
The period of time when a nation or people is at peace, not fighting a war.

peach /piːt͡ʃ/ peaches n
perzik perzikboom
A tree (Prunus persica), native to China and now widely cultivated throughout temperate regions, having pink flowers and edible fruit.
perzik
The soft juicy stone fruit of the peach tree, having yellow flesh, downy, red-tinted yellow skin, and a deeply sculptured pit or stone containing a single seed.

peach blossom peach blossoms n
perzik bloesem perzikbloesem
The flower of a peach tree that will eventually turn into a peach.
braamvlinder
Thyatira batis, a species of moth.

peachleaf bellflower peachleaf bellflowers n
prachtklokje
Campanula persicifolia, a herbaceous perennial in the family Campanulaceae.

peacock /ˈpikɑk/ /ˈpiːkɒk/ peacocks n
pauw
A peafowl (of the genus Pavo or Afropavo), either male or female.
(entomology) Any of various Asian species of papilionid butterflies of the genus Papilio.

peacock butterfly peacock butterflies n
dagpauwoog
Aglais io, a red butterfly with distinctive large eyespots, of the family Nymphalidae.

peafowl /ˈpiːˌfaʊl/ peafowls n
pauw
A pheasant of the genus Pavo or Afropavo, notable for the extravagant tails of the males; a peacock (unspecified sex).

peak /piːk/ peaks n
piek
(geography) The top, or one of the tops, of a hill, mountain, or range, ending in a point.

peaky /ˈpiːki/ peakier peakiest adj
ziekelijk
Sickly; peaked.

peanut /ˈpiˌnʌt/ /ˈpiːnʌt/ peanuts n
pinda aardnoot apennoot grondnoot olienoot arachidenoot
A legume resembling a nut, the fruit of the plant Arachis hypogaea, native to South America.

peanut butter /ˈpi.nʌtˌbʌ.tɚ/ /ˈpiːnʌtˌbʌ.tə/ /ˌpiːnʌtˈbʌ.tə/ peanut butters n
pindakaas
A spread made from ground peanuts.

pear /pɛə/ /pɛɚ/ /ˈpiːə(r)/ [pʰeə] pears n
peer perenboom
A type of fruit tree (Pyrus communis).

pear tree /ˌpɛə ˈtɹiː/ /ˌpɛɚ ˈtɹi/ pear trees n
perenboom pereboom
A tree of the genus Pyrus, which bears the pears as fruits.

pear-shaped more pear-shaped most pear-shaped adj
peervormig
Having a shape of a (typical western) pear, or in cross-section, like the cross-section of a pear.

pearl /pɜːl/ /pɝl/ [pʰəːɫ] [pʰɚɫ] pearls n
parel
A shelly concretion, usually rounded, and having a brilliant luster, with varying tints, found in the mantle, or between the mantle and shell, of certain bivalve mollusks, especially in the pearl oysters and river mussels, and sometimes in certain univalves. It is usually due to a secretion of shelly substance around some irritating foreign particle. Its substance is the same as nacre, or mother-of-pearl. Round lustrous pearls are used in jewellery.
(figuratively) Something precious.
parel parisienne
(uncountable, typography, printing, dated) The size of type between diamond and agate, standardized as 5-point.

pearl barley n
gort
Barley that has had the husk and bran removed.

pearl millet pearl millets n
parelgierst
A widely grown millet (Cenchrus americanus, syn. Pennisetum glaucum).

pearl necklace pearl necklaces n
parelketting parelsnoer
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see pearl,‎ necklace.

pearl of wisdom pearls of wisdom n
parel van wijsheid
(idiomatic, often, sarcastic) A succinct, insightful saying, piece of advice, or moral precept.

pearly antshrike pearly antshrikes n
parelmierklauwier
Megastictus margaritatus, a passerine bird of the antbird family, native to South America.

peasant /ˈpɛzənt/ peasants n
boer landbouwer landman landarbeider
A member of the lowly social class that toils on the land, constituted by small farmers and tenants, sharecroppers, farmhands and other laborers on the land where they form the main labor force in agriculture and horticulture.
boer landman plattelander
A country person.
boer boerenpummel
(pejorative) An uncouth, crude or ill-bred person.

peasantry /ˈpɛzəntɹi/ peasantries n
boerenstand
(historical) Impoverished rural farm workers, either as serfs, small freeholders or hired hands.

peashooter /ˈpiˌʃutəɹ/ /ˈpiːˌʃuːtə(ɹ)/ [-ɾəɹ] peashooters n
erwtenschieter
(weaponry, slang) Any small or ineffective gun or weapon.

peat /piːt/ peats n
turf veen
Soil formed of dead but not fully decayed plants found in bog areas, often burned as fuel. [from 14th c.]

pebble /ˈpɛb.əl/ pebbles n
kiezel kei steen
A small stone, especially one rounded by the action of water.

pecan /piːˈkæn/ /piːˈkɑːn/ /pəˈkɑːn/ /pəˈkɒn/ /pəˈkɔːn/ /pɪˈkæn/ /pɪˈkɑːn/ /pɪˈkɔːn/ /ˈpiːkæn/ /ˈpiːkɑːn/ /ˈpiːkən/ /ˈpɪkæn/ pecans n
pecannoot
A smooth, thin-shelled, edible oval nut of this tree.

peccadillo /ˌpɛ.kəˈdɪ.loʊ/ /ˌpɛ.kəˈdɪ.ləʊ/ peccadilloes peccadillos n
pekelzonde
A small flaw or sin.

peccary /ˈpɛk.ə.ɹi/ peccaries n
pekari
Any of the family Tayassuidae of mammals from the Americas, related to pigs and hippos.

peck /pɛk/ v
pikken
To seize and pick up with the beak, or as if with the beak; to bite; to eat; often with up.

pecker /ˈpɛkə(ɹ)/ peckers n
pikker
Someone who or something that pecks, striking or piercing in the manner of a bird's beak or bill, particularly:

pecking order pecking orders n
pikorde
The usually informal hierarchy of authority or command, often partial or approximate, as determined by the especially natural propensity for domination of different members of a specific group over each other, such as older brothers and sisters over their younger siblings.

pectoral fin pectoral fins n
borstvin
(ichthyology) Either of two fins located on each side of a fish just behind the head.

pectoral sandpiper pectoral sandpipers n
gestreepte strandloper
Calidris melanotos, a small migratory wader that breeds in North America and Asia, wintering in South America and Oceania, and eats small invertebrates.

peculiar /pəˈkjul.jɚ/ /pəˈkjuː.li.ə/ /pɪˈkjul.jɚ/ /pɪˈkjuː.li.ə/ /pɪˈkjʉː.li.ə/ more peculiar most peculiar adj
merkwaardig ongebruikelijk ongewoon
Out of the ordinary; odd; strange; unusual.
karakteristiek
Common or usual for a certain place or circumstance; specific or particular.

pecuniary /pəˈkjuniɛɹi/ /pɪˈkjuːn(jə)ɹi/ adj
pecuniair
Of, or relating to, money; monetary, financial.

pedagogical more pedagogical most pedagogical adj
pedagogisch
Of, or relating to pedagogy; teaching.

pedagogue /ˈpɛdəɡɒɡ/ pedagogues n
pedagoog pedagoge
A teacher or instructor of children; one whose occupation is to teach the young.

pedagogy /ˈpɛdəˌɡoʊd͡ʒi/ /ˈpɛdəˌɡɑd͡ʒi/ /ˈpɛdəˌɡɒd͡ʒi/ /ˈpɛdəˌɡɒɡi/ pedagogies n
opvoedkunde pedagogiek
The profession of teaching.

pedal /ˈpiːdəl/ /ˈpɛdəl/ pedals n
pedaal trapper
A lever operated by one's foot that is used to control or power a machine or mechanism, such as a bicycle or piano

pedal /ˈpiːdəl/ /ˈpɛdəl/ v
trappen
To operate a pedal attached to a wheel in a continuous circular motion.

pedalo /ˈpɛdələʊ/ pedaloes pedalos n
trapboot waterfiets
(UK, watercraft) A small boat propelled by pedals that directly turn external paddles, used for recreation.

pedant /ˈpɛdənt/ pedants n
weetal wijsneus
A person who is overly concerned with formal rules and trivial points of learning.

pedantry /ˈpɛd.ən.tɹi/ pedantries n
betweterigheid frikkerigheid
An excessive attention to detail or rules.
pedanterie
An overly ambitious display of learning.

peddle /ˈpɛdəl/ v
aan de deur verkopen leuren
To sell things, especially door to door or in insignificant quantities.
dealen
To sell illegal narcotics.
ingang doen vinden rondbazuinenen
(derogatory, figuratively) To spread or cause to spread.

peddler peddlers n
venter marskramer
An itinerant seller of small goods.

pedelec pedelecs n
elektrische fiets
(informal) A bicycle with an electric motor which assists the rider but only while they are pedalling.

pederast /ˈpi.də.ɹæst/ /ˈpɛd.ɚ.ɹæst/ pederasts n
pederast
A man who is engaged in an erotic relationship with an adolescent boy; a practitioner of pederasty.

pederastic more pederastic most pederastic adj
pederastisch
Relating to a man's erotic love for adolescent boys.

pederasty /ˈpi.də.ɹæs.ti/ /ˈpɛd.ə.ɹæs.ti/ /ˈpɛd.ə.ɹəs.ti/ pederasties n
knapenliefde knapenschennis
Erotic love, sexually expressed or chaste, between a man and an adolescent boy.
(archaic) Anal intercourse in general, usually between a man and an adolescent boy.

pedestal /ˈpɛdɪstəl/ pedestals n
voetstuk sokkel
(architecture) The base or foot of a column, statue, vase, lamp.

pedestrian /pəˈdɛst.ɹi.ən/ more pedestrian most pedestrian adj
voetgangers- voetganger
(not comparable) Of or intended for those who are walking.
alledaags gewoon gewoontjes
(comparable, figurative) Ordinary, dull; everyday; unexceptional.

pedestrian /pəˈdɛst.ɹi.ən/ pedestrians n
voetganger voetgangster
A walker; one who walks or goes on foot, especially as opposed to one who uses a vehicle.

pedestrian crossing pedestrian crossings n
zebrapad
A place where pedestrians are permitted to or advised to cross a street.

pediatric adj
pediatrisch
(American spelling) Of or pertaining to pediatrics, the branch of medicine dealing with the care and treatment of children.

pediatrician /piːdɪəˈtɹɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌpidi.əˈtɹɪʃ(ə)n/ pediatricians n
kinderarts pediater
(American spelling) A physician that specializes in pediatrics; the medical care of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.

pediatrics /ˌpidiˈætɹɪks/ /ˌpiːdɪˈætɹɪks/ n
pediatrie kindergeneeskunde
(American spelling, medicine) The branch of medicine that deals with the treatment of children and adolescents.

pedicel /ˈpɛd.əˌsɛl/ /ˈpɛd.ɪs.əl/ pedicels n
bloemsteel
(botany) A stalk of an individual flower (or fruit, e.g., once fertilised); a stalk bearing a single flower or spore-producing body within a cluster.

pedigree /ˈpɛd.ɪ.ɡɹi/ pedigrees n
stamboom
A chart, list, or record of ancestors, to show breeding, especially distinguished breeding. [from 15th c.]

pediment /ˈpɛd.ɪ.mənt/ pediments n
fronton
(architectural element) A classical architectural element consisting of a triangular section or gable found above the horizontal superstructure (entablature) which lies immediately upon the columns; fronton.

pedologist pedologists n
bodemkundige

pedology n
pedologie
The sub-discipline of soil science that: studies soils as a component of natural systems or deals with soil genesis and soil classification or studies the soil profile or solum in its natural setting.
The study of the behaviour and development of children.

pedometer /pɪˈdɑmətɚ/ /pɪˈdɒmətə/ pedometers n
stappenteller
A device, often electronic, that measures the number of steps taken, and thus estimates the distance walked.

pedophile /ˈpe.dəˌfɑel/ /ˈpiː.dəˌfaɪl/ /ˈpɛ.doʊˌfaɪl/ /ˈpɛ.dəʉˌfɑel/ /ˈpɛ.dəˌfaɪl/ pedophiles n
pedofiel
(by extension, common use) An adult who is sexually attracted to or engages in sexual acts with a child.

pedophilia /ˌpe.dəˈfɪ.li.ə/ /ˌpiː.dəˈfɪ.li.ə/ /ˌpɛ.dəˈfi.li.ə/ pedophilias n
pedofilie knapenliefde
Sexual attraction by adults and adolescents to children, specifically prepubescent children.
(by extension, proscribed) Sexual activity between adults and children; the act of child molestation.

pedophilic more pedophilic most pedophilic adj
pedofiel
Of, relating to, or pertaining to pedophilia.

pedunculate oak pedunculate oaks n
zomereik
A large deciduous tree, Quercus robur

pee /ˈpiː/ pees n
plas

pee /ˈpiː/ v
plassen

peek /piːk/ v
gluren
(informal) To look slyly, or with the eyes half closed, or through a crevice; to peep.

peekaboo n
kiekeboe
(games) A game for a small child in which one covers one's face, then suddenly reveals it, saying "Boo!" or "Peekaboo!".

peel /piːl/ [pʰiəɫ] [pʰiːɫ] peels n
schil
(usually, uncountable) The skin or outer layer of a fruit, vegetable, etc.
broodschieter ovenpaal ovenschieter ovenschop
A shovel or similar instrument, now especially a pole with a flat disc at the end used for removing pizza or loaves of bread from a baker's oven.

peel /piːl/ [pʰiəɫ] [pʰiːɫ] v
schillen
(transitive) To remove the skin or outer covering of.
(transitive) To remove something from the outer or top layer of.

peeler /ˈpiːlə/ /ˈpiːlɚ/ peelers n
schilmesje
A household utensil for peeling fruit or vegetables.

peeling /ˈpiːlɪŋ/ peelings n
schillen
The act of removing the outer surface in strips.

peep /pip/ /piːp/ [pʰip] peeps n
gepiep
A short, soft, high-pitched sound, as made by a baby bird.
piep
A feeble utterance or complaint.

peep /pip/ /piːp/ [pʰip] v
piepen
(intransitive) To begin to appear; to look forth from concealment; to make the first appearance.

peer /pɪə/ /pɪɹ/ peers n
gelijke
Somebody who is, or something that is, at a level or of a value equal (to that of something else).
leeftijdgenoot
Someone who is approximately the same age (as someone else).
edele edelman
A noble with a title, i.e., a peerage, and in times past, with certain rights and privileges not enjoyed by commoners.

peer /pɪ(ə)ɹ/ /pɪə/ v
turen
(intransitive) To look with difficulty, or as if searching for something.

peer pressure n
groepsdruk
Inducement or influence by one's peers.

peeve /piːv/ peeves n
ergernis irritatie
(colloquial) An annoyance or grievance.

peeve /piːv/ v
ergeren
(colloquial) To annoy; vex.

peevish /ˈpivɪʃ/ /ˈpiːvɪʃ/ more peevish most peevish adj
zeurderig
Constantly complaining, whining; childishly fretful.

pegasus pegasi pegasuses n
pegasus
A winged horse (imaginary or mythical, sometimes figurative).

pegbox pegboxes n
kop
(music, lutherie) The part of a violin or similar stringed instrument that holds the tuning pegs.

peignoir peignoirs n
peignoir
A long outer garment for women, usually sheer and made of chiffon and often sold with matching nightgown, negligee or underwear

pejorative /pəˈd͡ʒɔɹətəv/ /pɪˈd͡ʒɑɹətɪv/ /pɪˈd͡ʒɒɹətɪv/ /pɪˈd͡ʒɔɹətɪv/ more pejorative most pejorative adj
denigrerend kleinerend
Disparaging, belittling or derogatory.

pejorative /pəˈd͡ʒɔɹətəv/ /pɪˈd͡ʒɑɹətɪv/ /pɪˈd͡ʒɒɹətɪv/ /pɪˈd͡ʒɔɹətɪv/ pejoratives n
pejoratief
A disparaging, belittling, or derogatory word or expression.

pelagic /pəˈlæd͡ʒɪk/ /pɛˈlæd͡ʒɪk/ more pelagic most pelagic adj
pelagisch
(biology) Living in the open sea rather than in coastal or inland waters.

pelagic zone pelagic zones n
pelagische zone
The mass of water in a lake or ocean not close to the bottom and not near the shore.

pelecaniform pelecaniforms n
pelikaanachtige roeipotige
Any bird of the order Pelecaniformes

pelerine /pɛləˈɹiːn/ pelerines n
pelerine

pelican /ˈpɛl.ə.kən/ /ˈpɛl.ɪ.kən/ pelicans n
pelikaan
Any of various seabirds of the family Pelecanidae, having a long bill with a distendable pouch.

pell-mell /ˈpɛlˈmɛl/ more pell-mell most pell-mell adj
chaotisch haastig ongecontroleerd
Hasty and uncontrolled.

pell-mell /ˈpɛlˈmɛl/ adv
chaotisch haastig ongecontroleerd
In haste and chaos; uncontrolledly, confusedly.

pellagra /pɛˈlaɡɹə/ /pɪˈlaɡɹə/ pellagras n
pellagra
(pathology) A disease characterised by skin lesions and mental confusion, primarily caused by a niacin deficiency. [from 19th c.]

pellet /ˈpɛlɪt/ pellets n
balletje pellet propje
A small, compressed, hard chunk of matter.
hagelkorrel kogeltje
A lead projectile used as ammunition in rifled air guns.
braakbal uilenbal
Compressed byproduct of digestion regurgitated by owls and many other birds of prey, which serves as a waste disposal mechanism for indigestible parts of food, such as fur and bones.

pellucid /pəˈlusɪd/ /pɛ-/ /pɪˈl(j)uːsɪd/ more pellucid most pellucid adj
doorschijnend
Allowing the passage of light; translucent or transparent.

peloton /ˈpɛlətɒn/ /ˌpɛləˈtɑn/ pelotons n
peloton
(cycle racing) A group of riders formed during a cycling road race; especially, the main group of riders; the pack.

pelt /pɛlt/ pelts n
huid pels vel dos vacht
The skin of an animal with the hair or wool on; either a raw or undressed hide, or a skin preserved with the hair or wool on it (sometimes worn as a garment with minimal modification).
huid vel
(chiefly, Ireland, humorous, informal) Human skin, especially when bare; also, a person's hair.

pelt /pɛlt/ v
bombarderen bekogelen bestoken
To bombard (someone or something) with missiles.
To force (someone or something) to move using blows or the throwing of missiles.
stortregenen
Especially of hailstones, rain, or snow: to beat down or fall forcefully or heavily; to rain down.

peltmonger peltmongers n
bontwerker bontwerkster
A dealer in pelts (animal skins).

pelvic fin pelvic fins n
buikvin
(ichthyology) Either of a pair of fins on either side and towards the rear of a fish.

pelvic floor pelvic floors n
bekkenbodem
(anatomy) A muscular partition, formed by the muscle fibers of the levator ani, the coccygeus, and associated connective tissue, which spans the area underneath the pelvis.

pelvis /ˈpɛlvɪs/ pelves pelvises n
bekken
(anatomy) The large compound bone structure at the base of the spine that supports the legs. It consists of hip bone, sacrum and coccyx.

pen /pɛn/ /pɪn/ pens n
kraal ren
An enclosure (enclosed area) used to contain domesticated animals, especially sheep or cattle.
pen
A tool, originally made from a feather but now usually a small tubular instrument, containing ink used to write or make marks.

pen /pɛn/ /pɪn/ v
schrijven
(transitive) To write (an article, a book, etc.).

pen name pen names n
pseudoniem
A fictitious name used by an author in place of their actual name; a writer's pseudonym.

penal colony penal colonies n
colonie pénale strafkolonie
A colonial territory used (mainly) for the detention and forced labor of deportees, typically where free labor is desperately scarce.

penalize /ˈpiː.nəl.aɪz/ /ˈpɛn.əl.aɪz/ v
straffen
(transitive) To subject to a penalty, especially for the infringement of a rule or regulation.

penalty /ˈpɛnəlti/ penalties n
straf
A legal sentence.
(ice hockey) A punishment for an infraction of the rules, often in the form of being removed from play for a specified amount of time.

penalty area penalty areas n
strafschopgebied zestien zestienmetergebied
(football, futsal) An area of a pitch or field, inside which a penalty is given to the offensive team if a foul is made by the defensive team.

penalty box penalty boxes n
strafbank
(ice hockey) An enclosed bench where a player must remain for timed period (a penalty) that is assessed after an infraction.

penalty corner penalty corners n
strafcorner
(field hockey) a particular penalty awarded against the defending team in certain circumstances

penalty goal penalty goals n
strafschopdoelpunt strafschopgoal strafschoptreffer
(ice hockey, soccer, rugby) A goal scored from a penalty.

penalty kick penalty kicks n
strafschop penalty elfmeter pingel
(soccer) A form of direct free kick, taken from the penalty spot after a defensive foul in the penalty box, with only the goalkeeper defending the goal.

penalty mark penalty marks n
penaltystip strafschopstip
(football) a small white spot, painted on the grass, twelve yards in front of the centre of the goal line, from which all penalty kicks are taken

penalty shootout penalty shootouts n
strafschoppenserie
(football, field hockey) A series of penalties (penalty kicks in soccer), taken to decide a winner after a game has resulted in a tie and extra time has been played.

penalty spot penalty spots n
penaltystip strafschopstip
(football) a small white spot, painted on the grass, twelve yards in front of the centre of the goal line, from which all penalty kicks are taken

penance /ˈpɛn.əns/ penances n
boetedoening
A voluntary self-imposed punishment for a sinful act or wrongdoing. It may be intended to serve as reparation for the act.
berouw penitentie
A sacrament in some Christian churches.

penchant /ˈpɒnʃɒn/ /ˈpɛnt͡ʃənt/ [ˈpɑ̃ʃɑ̃] penchants n
neiging voorkeur
Taste, liking, or inclination (for).

pencil /ˈpɛnsəl/ /ˈpɛnsɪl/ /ˈpɛntsəl/ pencils n
potlood griffel
A writing utensil with a graphite (commonly referred to as lead) shaft, usually blended with clay, clad in wood, and sharpened to a taper. [from 16th c.]
griffel
(optics) An aggregate or collection of rays of light, especially when diverging from, or converging to, a point. [from 17th c.]
(medicine, obsolete, rare) A small medicated bougie. [19th c.]

pencil case /ˈpɛnsəl ˌkeɪs/ /ˈpɛnsɪl ˌkeɪs/ pencil cases n
etui pennenzak
An object purposed to contain different stationery like pencil, rubber, correction fluid, etc.

pencil sharpener pencil sharpeners n
potloodslijper puntenslijper slijper
A device used to sharpen pencils by shaving the wood at one end.

pencil skirt /ˈpɛnsəl skɜːt/ pencil skirts n
kokerrok potloodrok
A slim skirt (clothing) with a straight and narrow cut, usually approximately knee-length.

pendant /ˈpɛnd(ə)nt/ pendants n
hanger hangertje
A piece of jewellery which hangs down as an ornament, especially worn on a chain around the neck. [from 15th c.]

pending /ˈpɛndɪŋ/ adj
in afwachting
Awaiting a conclusion or a confirmation.
Begun but not completed.
About to happen; imminent or impending.

penduline tit penduline tits n
buidelmees
Any of the family of small passerine birds Remizidae, which nearly all make nests which hang from trees; found in Eurasia, Africa, and North America.

pendulum /ˈpɛnd͡ʒələm/ /ˈpɪnd͡ʒələm/ pendula pendulums n
slinger
(clocks, mechanics) A body suspended from a fixed support so that it swings freely back and forth under the influence of gravity, commonly used to regulate various devices such as clocks.

pendulum clock pendulum clocks n
slingerklok slingeruurwerk
Any clock that uses a pendulum to regulate its movement

penetrable /ˈpɛnətɹəbəl/ more penetrable most penetrable adj
doordringbaar
Capable of being penetrated, entered, or pierced.

penetrate /ˈpɛnətɹeɪt/ /ˈpɛnɪtɹeɪt/ v
penetreren indringen
To enter into; to make way into the interior of; to pierce.
penetreren
To insert the penis into an orifice, such as a vagina, mouth, or anus.

penetrating /ˈpɛnɪtɹeɪtɪŋ/ more penetrating most penetrating adj
indringend
demonstrating acute or keen understanding

penguin /ˈpɛŋɡwɪn/ /ˈpɪŋɡwɪn/ penguins n
pinguïn vetgans
Any of several flightless sea birds, of order Sphenisciformes, found in the Southern Hemisphere, marked by their usual upright stance, walking on short legs, and (generally) their stark black and white plumage. [from 16th c.]

penicillin /ˌpɛn.ɪˈsɪl.ɪn/ penicillins n
penicilline
(pharmaceutical drug) Any of a group of narrow-spectrum antibiotics obtained from Penicillium molds or synthesized, that have a beta-lactam structure and are active against gram-positive bacteria and used in the treatment of various infections and diseases.

peninsula /pəˈnɪn.sjə.lə/ /pəˈnɪn.sə.lə/ /pəˈnɪn.ʃə.lə/ /ˈpɛn.ɪn.sjʊ.lə/ peninsulae peninsulas n
schiereiland
(geography) A piece of land projecting into water from a larger land mass.

penis /ˈpi.nɪs/ /ˈpiː.nɪs/ [ˈpʰi.nɪs] [ˈpʰiː.nɪs] penes penises n
penis lid lul mannelijk lid

penis envy n
penisnijd
(psychoanalysis) The unconscious desire of a woman to possess a penis.

penitence penitences n
boetedoening inkeer
The condition of being penitent; a feeling of regret or remorse for doing wrong or sinning.

penitent /ˈpɛnɪtənt/ penitents n
biechteling
One under the direction of a confessor.

penknife penknives n
pennenmes

pennant /ˈpɛnənt/ pennants n
vaan wimpel
A flag normally used by naval vessels to represent a special condition.

pennon /ˈpɛnən/ pennons n
wimpel
A thin, often triangular flag or streamer, especially as hung from the end of a lance or spear.

penny /pəni/ /ˈpɛni/ /ˈpɪni/ pence pennies pens n
penny
(historical) In the United Kingdom and Ireland, a unit of currency worth 1⁄240 of a pound sterling or Irish pound before decimalisation, or a copper coin worth this amount. Abbreviation: d.

penny farthing penny farthings n
hoge bi
A type of bicycle popular in the 19th century, with the front wheel far larger than the rear one.

penology penologies n
penologie
Study of the processes devised and adopted for the punishment and prevention of crime.

pension /pɑnˈsjoʊn/ /pɑ̃ˈsjɔ̃/ /ˈpɒ̃sjɒ̃/ pensions n
pension
A boarding house or small hotel, especially in continental Europe, which typically offers lodging and certain meals and services. [from 17th c.]

pension /ˈpɛnʃən/ pensions n
pensioen pension
An annuity paid regularly as benefit due to a retired employee, serviceman etc. in consideration of past services, originally and chiefly by a government but also by various private pension schemes. [from 16th c.]
lijfrente pensioen
(now, _, historical) A regular allowance paid to support a royal favourite, or as patronage of an artist or scholar. [from 16th c.]

pension /ˈpɛnʃən/ v
pensioneren
(transitive) To grant a pension to.
(transitive) To force (someone) to retire on a pension.

pension plan pension plans n
pensioenregelingen

pensioner /ˈpɛnʃənə/ /ˈpɛnʃənɚ/ pensioners n
gepensioneerde
Someone who lives on a pension, especially the retirement or old age pension.

pent roof pent roofs n
lessenaarsdak
A sloping roof with a singular surface.

pent-up /pɛnt ʌp/ more pent-up most pent-up adj
onderdrukt onuitgesproken
Not expressed.
onderdrukt
Repressed or suppressed, especially of emotions or impulses.

pentachloride pentachlorides n
pentachloride
(chemistry) any chloride containing five chlorine atoms in each molecule

pentacontagon pentacontagons n
vijftighoek
(mathematics) A 50-sided polygon.

pentadecagon /ˌpɛntəˈdɛkəɡən/ pentadecagons n
vijftienhoek
A polygon with fifteen sides.

pentagon /ˈpɛn.tə.ɡɑn/ /ˈpɛn.tə.ɡɒn/ /ˈpɛn.tə.ɡən/ pentagons n
vijfhoek pentagoon
(geometry) A polygon with five sides and five angles.

pentagram /ˈpɛn.tə.ɡɹæm/ pentagrams n
pentagram
The shape of a five-pointed star constructed of five intersecting lines meeting at the vertices, such that a central pentagon and five surrounding isosceles triangles are formed; often with magical connotations; a 5/2 (or 5/3) star polygon.

pentane pentanes n
pentaan
(organic compound) An aliphatic hydrocarbon of chemical formula C5H12; either of the three isomers n-pentane, methyl-butane (isopentane), and di-methyl-propane (neopentane); volatile liquids under normal conditions.

pentasyllabic /ˌpen.tə.sɪˈlæb.ɪk/ /ˌpɛn.tə.sɪˈlæb.ɪk/ adj
vijflettergrepig
Having five syllables.

pentathlon pentathla pentathlons n
pentatlon
An ancient athletics discipline, featuring five events: stadion, wrestling, long jump, javelin and discus
(athletics) Ellipsis of women's pentathlon.; A 20th-century athletics discipline for women, the women's counterpart of the men's decathlon, the predecessor to the women's heptathlon, featuring five events: hurdles, shot put, high jump, long jump, and a run
vijfkamp
(athletics) Ellipsis of modern pentathlon.; a discipline with five events based on late-19th century basic military skills

pentimento /ˌpɛntəˈmɛnti/ /ˌpɛntəˈmɛntoʊ/ /ˌpɛntɪˈmɛnti/ /ˌpɛntɪˈmɛntəʊ/ [-ɾi] [-ɾoʊ] [-ɾə-] pentimenti n
pentimento
(art, literature) The presence of traces of a previous work in an artistic or literary work; especially (painting) an image which has been painted over but is still detectable.

penultimate /pɪˈnʌltɪmət/ adj
voorlaatste
(UK, in, _, US, _, usually, formal) Next to last, second to last; immediately preceding the end of a sequence, list, etc.

penumbra /pəˈnʌm.bɹə/ penumbrae penumbras penumbræ n
halfschaduw
A partially shaded area around the edges of a shadow, especially an eclipse.

peon /pjuːn/ /pɪˈuːn/ /ˈpeɪ.ɑn/ /ˈpeɪ.ɒn/ /ˈpi.ɑn/ /ˈpiː.ən/ peones peons n
arbeider dagloner dwangarbeider helper pandeling schuldslaaf
A lowly person; a peasant or serf; a labourer who is obliged to do menial work.

peony /ˈpiːəni/ peonies n
pioen pioenroos
A flowering plant of the genus Paeonia with large fragrant flowers.

people /ˈpipl̩/ /ˈpipəl/ /ˈpiːpl̩/ /ˈpiːpəl/ [ˈpʰipɫ̩] peoples n
mensen lui personen volk
a body of persons considered generally or collectively; a group of two or more persons.
volk bevoling
(countable, collective) Persons forming or belonging to a particular group, such as a nation, class, ethnic group, country, family, etc.
mensen volk
A group of persons regarded as being servants, followers, companions or subjects of a ruler or leader.
familie verwanten
A person's ancestors, relatives or family.
volk massa
The mass of a community as distinguished from a special class (elite); the commonalty; the populace; the vulgar; the common crowd; the citizens.

people /ˈpipl̩/ /ˈpipəl/ /ˈpiːpl̩/ /ˈpiːpəl/ [ˈpʰipɫ̩] v
bevolken
(transitive) To stock with people or inhabitants; to fill as with people; to populate.
bevolkt worden
(intransitive) To become populous or populated.
bevolken bevolkt worden bewonen
(transitive) To inhabit; to occupy; to populate.

people's party people's parties n
personenpartij volkspartij
(politics) A political party, its designation normally reflecting a focus on people.

people's republic people's republics n
volksrepubliek
A self-designation of states with Marxist-Leninist governments.

pep talk /ˈpɛp tɔːk/ /ˈpɛp ˌtɑk/ /ˈpɛp ˌtɔk/ pep talks n
peptalk
(colloquial) A rallying speech made to instill enthusiasm and boost confidence

pepper /ˈpɛpə/ /ˈpɛpɚ/ peppers n
peper
A plant of the family Piperaceae.
(uncountable) A spice prepared from the fermented, dried, unripe berries of this plant.
chilipeper
(UK, US, Ireland, and, Canada) A bell pepper, a fruit of the capsicum plant: red, green, yellow or white, hollow and containing seeds, and in very spicy and mild varieties.

pepper mill pepper mills n
pepermolen
A small handheld grinder containing a supply of peppercorns for grinding fresh at the table or in the kitchen.

pepper pot pepper pots n
peperbus pepervaatje
A small container with a perforated top used for sprinkling ground pepper

pepper shaker /ˈpɛpə(ɹ) ˌʃeɪkə(ɹ)/ pepper shakers n
peperbus pepervaatje
A small container designed to hold pepper and facilitate sprinkling it on food for seasoning purposes.

pepper spray pepper sprays n
pepperspray
A non-lethal chemical agent derived from peppers used in riot control and personal self-defense.

peppercorn /ˈpɛpəkɔːn/ /ˈpɛpɚkɔɹn/ peppercorns n
peperkorrel
The seeds of the plant Piper nigrum. Commonly used as a spice, usually but not always ground or crushed.

pepperwort /ˈpɛpəwəːt/ pepperworts n
kruidkers
Any of several species of perennial plant in the genus Lepidium (originally specifically dittander, species Lepidium latifolium), which is a member of the mustard and cabbage family. [from 16th c.]

peppy /ˈpɛpi/ peppier peppiest adj
energetisch
Full of pep; energetic, cheerful, and vigorous; bouncy

pepsin /ˈpɛpsɪn/ pepsins n
pepsine
(enzyme) A digestive enzyme that chemically digests, or breaks down, proteins into shorter chains of amino acids.

peptic ulcer peptic ulcers n
maagzweer
(pathology) An ulcer of an area of the gastrointestinal tract.

peptide bond peptide bonds n
peptidebinding
(chemistry) An amide bond formed between the amino and carboxyl functional groups of separate amino acids.

per /pɜː(ɹ)/ /pɝ/ preposition
per
For each.

per annum
per jaar
In a year.

per capita adj
per hoofd
per person

per pale adv
gedeeld
(heraldry) (Partitioned) vertically; (especially) partitioned vertically into two halves (formally party per pale).

per se /pəˈseɪ/ /pəˈsæɪ/ /pɚˈseɪ/ /pɚˈsiː/ adv
op zich an sich per se
Without determination by or involvement of extraneous factors; by its very nature.

perceive /pəˈsiːv/ /pɚˈsiv/ v
waarnemen
(transitive) To become aware of, through the physical senses, to see; to understand.

percent /pəˈsɛnt/ /pɚˈsɛnt/ percent percents n
procent
A percentage, a proportion (especially per hundred).
One part per hundred; one percent, hundredth. [from 19th c.]

percentual adj
procentueel
Of, pertaining to, or expressed as a percentage

perception /pəˈsɛpʃn̩/ /pɚˈsɛpʃ(ə)n/ perceptions n
perceptie waarneming gewaarwording
Conscious understanding of something.
waarneming zicht
Vision (ability)

perceptive /pəˈsɛptɪv/ /pɚˈsɛptɪv/ more perceptive most perceptive adj
opmerkzaam
Having or showing keenness of perception, insight, understanding, or intuition.

perch /pɜːtʃ/ /pɝt͡ʃ/ perch perches n
baars
Any of the three species of spiny-finned freshwater fish in the genus Perca.
stok
A rod, staff, tree branch, ledge, etc., used as a roost by a bird.

percolate /ˈpɜːkəleɪt/ /ˈpɝkjəleɪt/ /ˈpɝkəleɪt/ percolates n
percolaat
(rare) A liquid that has been percolated.

percolate /ˈpɜːkəleɪt/ /ˈpɝkjəleɪt/ /ˈpɝkəleɪt/ v
filteren filtreren percoleren
(transitive) To pass a liquid through a porous substance; to filter.
(intransitive) To drain or seep through a porous substance.
doordringen doorsijpelen
(intransitive, figuratively) To spread slowly or gradually; to slowly become noticed or realised.

percolation /pɜːkəˈleɪʃən/ /pɝkəˈleɪʃən/ percolations n
doorsijpelen
The seepage or filtration of a liquid through a porous substance.

percussion cap percussion caps n
slaghoedje
a metal cap found on muzzleloading firearms that contains chemical substances such as fulminate that explode upon impact

percussion instrument percussion instruments n
slaginstrument
(music) An instrument in which the sound is produced by striking, scraping or shaking an object.

percutaneous /pɜːkjuːˈteɪnɪəs/ adj
percutaan
(surgery) Taking place through the skin and involving a puncture thereof.

perdition /pɜː(ɹ).ˈdɪ.ʃən/ perditions n
verdoemenis eeuwige
Eternal damnation.
hel
Hell.
verderf
Absolute ruin; downfall.

peregrinate /ˈpɛ.ɹɪ.ɡɹəˌneɪt/ v
doortrekken doorzwerven rondreizen rondtrekken
(intransitive) To travel from place to place, or from one country to another, especially on foot; hence, to sojourn in foreign countries.
doortrekken doorzwerven
(transitive) To travel through a specific place.

peregrine falcon /ˈpɛɹəɡɹɪn ˈfælkən/ /ˈpɛɹəɡɹɪn ˈfɔː(l)kən/ peregrine falcons n
slechtvalk
A medium-sized, very swift falcon, Falco peregrinus, that hunts small birds.

peremptory /pəˈɹɛmptəɹi/ more peremptory most peremptory adj
dogmatisch ontegensprekelijk zelfverzekerd
onherroepelijk onverbiddelijk zonder verhaal
(legal) Precluding debate or expostulation; not admitting of question or appeal
beslist categorisch peremptorisch pertinent
Positive in opinion or judgment; absolutely certain, overconfident, unwilling to hear any debate or argument (especially in a pejorative sense); dogmatic.

perennial /pəˈɹɛn.i.əl/ /pəˈɹɛn.j(ə)l/ /pəˈɹɛn.ɪ.əl/ adj
eeuwig gansjarig
Lasting or remaining active throughout the year, for multiple years, or all the time.
voortdurend eeuwig
Continuing without cessation or intermission for several years, or for an undetermined or infinite period; neverending or never failing; perpetual, unceasing.
meerjarig
(botany) Of a plant: active throughout the year, or having a life cycle of more than two growing seasons.

perennial /pəˈɹɛn.i.əl/ /pəˈɹɛn.j(ə)l/ /pəˈɹɛn.ɪ.əl/ perennials n
meerjarige plant
(botany) A plant that is active throughout the year, or has a life cycle of more than two growing seasons.

perestroika /pɛɹ.ɪˈstɹɔi.kə/ perestroikas n
perestrojka
(historical, uncountable) A program of political and economic reform carried out in the Soviet Union in the 1980s and early 1990s under the leadership of Mikhail Gorbachev.

perfect /ˈpɜː.fɛkt/ /ˈpɜː.fɪkt/ /ˈpɝ.fɪkt/ more perfect most perfect perfecter perfectest adj
perfect volmaakt volkomen
Fitting its definition precisely.
perfect perfecte
Having all of its parts in harmony with a common purpose.
perfect volmaakt
Without fault or mistake; without flaw, of supreme quality.
voltooid voltooide
(grammar, of a tense or verb form) Representing a completed action.

perfect /pəˈfɛkt/ /pɚˈfɛkt/ v
perfectioneren
(transitive) To make perfect; to improve or hone.

perfect pitch perfect pitches n
absoluut gehoor volmaakt gehoor
(music, uncountable) The ability to identify a note by name on hearing it, or to re-create a specified note from memory, without the benefit of an externally provided reference pitch.

perfection /pɚˈfɛk.ʃən/ perfections n
perfectie
The quality or state of being perfect or complete, so that nothing substandard remains; the highest attainable state or degree of excellence

perfectionism perfectionisms n
perfectionisme
An unwillingness to settle for anything less than perfection.

perfectionist /pɚˈfɛk.ʃənɪst/ more perfectionist most perfectionist adj
perfectionistisch
(philosophy) Inclined or related to perfectionism.

perfectionist /pɚˈfɛk.ʃənɪst/ perfectionists n
perfectionist perfectioniste
Someone who is unwilling to settle for anything that is not perfect or does not meet extremely high standards. [from 20th c.]

perfectly /ˈpɑɹfɪk(t)lɪ/ /ˈpɜːfɪk(t)li/ /ˈpɝfɪk(t)li/ more perfectly most perfectly adv
perfect
With perfection.

perfidious /pəˈfɪdi.əs/ /pɚˈfɪdi.əs/ more perfidious most perfidious adj
perfide doortrapt verraderlijk
Of, pertaining to, or representing perfidy; disloyal to what should command one's fidelity or allegiance. [from late 16th c.]

perform /pəˈfɔːm/ /pɚˈfɔɹm/ [pʰəˈfɔːm] v
verrichten uitvoeren houden presteren
(transitive) To do (something); to execute.
opvoeren
(ambitransitive) To do (something) in front of an audience, such as acting or music, often in order to entertain.

performable more performable most performable adj
speelbaar
Able to be performed.

performance /pəɹ.ˈfɔɹ.məns/ [pə.ˈfɔː.məns] [pɚ.ˈfɔɹ.məns] performances n
uitvoering
The act of performing; carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action.
opvoering voorstelling
(arts) A live show or concert.

performance bond performance bonds n
dwangsom
(legal) A contractor's bond, guaranteeing that the contractor will perform the contract and providing that, in the event of default, the surety may complete the contract or pay damages up to the bond limit.

performer /pəˈfɔːmə/ /pɚˈfɔɹmɚ/ performers n
uitvoerder uitvoerster
One who performs for, or entertains, an audience.

performing arts n
podiumkunsten uitvoerende kunsten
(arts) The arts involving performance, such as dance, theatre, music, etc.

perfume /pɚˈfjuːm/ /ˈpɚfjuːm/ /ˈpɜːfjuːm/ /ˈpɝfjuːm/ perfumes n
parfum aroma
A pleasant smell; the scent, odor, or odoriferous particles emitted from a sweet-smelling substance; a pleasant odor

perfume /pɚˈfjuːm/ /ˈpɚfjuːm/ /ˈpɜːfjuːm/ /ˈpɝfjuːm/ v
parfumeren
(transitive) To apply perfume to; to fill or impregnate with a perfume; to scent.

perfunctory /pəˈfʌŋk.t(ə)ɹɪ/ /pɚˈfʌŋk.tɚ.i/ more perfunctory most perfunctory adj
machinaal plichtmatig routineus werktuiglijk
Performed in a careless or indifferent manner as a thing of rote.

pergola /pɜːˈɡɐʉlə/ /ˈpɜːɡələ/ pergolas pergole n
pergola
A framework in the form of a passageway of columns that supports a trelliswork roof; used to support and train climbing plants.
Such a framework employed to provide shade, especially over a patio.

perhaps /pəˈhæps/ /pɚˈhæps/ /ˈpɹæps/ adv
misschien wellicht
Possibly.
(dated) By chance.

periapsis periapses periapsides periapsises n
periapsis perifocus

pericarditis pericardites pericarditides n
hartvliesontsteking
(cardiology, pathology) Inflammation of the pericardium, the membrane that surrounds the heart.

pericarp /ˈpɛɹɪˌkɑɹp/ /ˈpɛɹɪˌkɑːp/ pericarps n
pericarp
(botany) The outermost layer, or skin, of a ripe fruit or ovary.

periderm periderms n
periderm
(botany) The outer layer of plant tissue comprising the phellem, phellogen and the phelloderm.

peridot /ˈpɛɹ.ɪ.doʊ/ /ˈpɛɹ.ɪ.dɑt/ /ˈpɛɹ.ɪ.dɒt/ /ˈpɛɹ.ɪ.dəʊ/ peridots n
peridoot
A transparent olive-green form of olivine, used as a gem.

perigee /ˈpɛɹ.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ˈpɛɹ.ɪ.d͡ʒiː/ perigees n
perigeum

perihelion /ˌpɛɹ.əˈhil.jən/ /ˌpɛɹ.əˈhiː.li.ən/ /ˌpɛɹ.ɪˈhiː.lɪ.ən/ perihelia perihelions n
perihelium
(astronomy) The point in the elliptical orbit of a comet, planet, etc., where it is nearest to the Sun.

peril /ˈpɛɹəl/ /ˈpɛɹɪl/ perils n
gevaar
A situation of serious and immediate danger.

perilous /pɛɹ.l̩.əs/ /ˈpɛɹ.ɪ.ləs/ more perilous most perilous adj
gevaarlijk
Dangerous, full of peril.

perimeter /pəˈɹɪm.ɪ.tə(ɹ)/ /pəˈɹɪm.ɪ.tɚ/ /ˈpɹɪm.ɪ.tə(ɹ)/ [pəˈɹɪm.ɪ.ɾə(ɹ)] [pəˈɹɪm.ɪ.ɾɚ] perimeters n
omtrek perimeter
(mathematics) The sum of the distance of all the lengths of the sides of an object.
omtrek omgeving perimeter
(mathematics) The length of such a boundary.

perineum /ˌpɛ.ɹɪˈniː.əm/ /ˌpɛɹ.əˈniː.əm/ /ˌpɛɹ.ɪˈni.əm/ perinea perineums n
perineum

period /ˈpi.ɹɪd/ /ˈpɪə.ɹi.əd/ /ˈpɪə.ɹɪ.əd/ /ˈpɪɚ.i.əd/ /ˈpɪɹ.i.əd/ interjection
punt uit
(chiefly, North America) That's final; that's the end of the matter (analogous to a period ending a sentence); end of story.

period /ˈpi.ɹɪd/ /ˈpɪə.ɹi.əd/ /ˈpɪə.ɹɪ.əd/ /ˈpɪɚ.i.əd/ /ˈpɪɹ.i.əd/ periods n
periode
A length of time in history seen as a single coherent entity; an epoch, era. [from 16th c.]
The length of time during which the same characteristics of a periodic phenomenon recur, such as the repetition of a wave or the rotation of a planet. [from 17th c.]
(chemistry) A row in the periodic table of the elements. [from 19th c.]
(geology) A geochronologic unit of millions to tens of millions of years; a subdivision of an era, and subdivided into epochs.
punt
(now, chiefly, North America, Philippines) The punctuation mark “.” (indicating the ending of a sentence or marking an abbreviation).

periodentosis n
parodontitis
(dentistry) Inflammation of soft tissues around one's teeth such as the gums.

periodic inventory n
periodieke voorraad

periodic table /ˌpɪə-/ /ˌpɪɹiˈɑdɪk ˈteɪbəl/ /ˌpɪɹiˈɒdɪk ˈteɪb(ə)l/ periodic tables n
periodiek systeem
(chemistry) A tabular chart of the chemical elements according to their atomic numbers so that elements with similar properties are in the same group (column).

periodical /ˌpɪəɹiˈɒdɪkl̩/ /ˌpɪɹiˈɑdɪkl̩/ periodicals n
tijdschrift
A regularly issued thematic publication that contains the most current information in its field, often the primary means for communication of original scholarship or creative work at the cutting edge of research in its field.

periodically adv
periodiek
In a manner that is regular or periodic.

periosteum periostea periosteums n
beenvlies periost periosteum
A membrane surrounding a bone.

peripatetic /ˌpɛɹ.ə.pəˈtɛt.ɪk/ /ˌpɛɹ.ɪ.pəˈtɛt.ɪk/ more peripatetic most peripatetic adj
aristotelisch peripatetisch rondreizend rondzwervend
Tending to walk about.

peripatetic /ˌpɛɹ.ə.pəˈtɛt.ɪk/ /ˌpɛɹ.ɪ.pəˈtɛt.ɪk/ peripatetics n
aanhanger van Aristoteles handelsreiziger wandelaar
One who walks about; a pedestrian; an itinerant.

peripheral /pəˈɹɪf(ə)ɹ(ə)l/ /pəˈɹɪfi.əl/ more peripheral most peripheral adj
perifeer
On the periphery or boundary.

periphery /pəˈɹɪfəɹi/ peripheries n
buitenkant periferie
The outside boundary, parts or surface of something.

periphrastic /ˌpɛ.ɹəˈfɹæ.stɪk/ /ˌpɛ.ɹɪˈfɹæ.stik/ more periphrastic most periphrastic adj
omschrijvend perifrastisch uitvoerig
Expressed in more words than are necessary.
Indirect in naming an entity; circumlocutory.
(grammar) Characterized by periphrasis.

periscope /ˈpɛɹɪskəʊp/ periscopes n
periscoop
A form of viewing device that allows the viewer to see things at a different height level and usually with minimal visibility.

perish /ˈpɛɹɪʃ/ v
wegkwijnen
vergaan bederven
(intransitive) To decay and disappear; to waste away to nothing.
omkomen vergaan sterven
(intransitive) To die; to cease to live.

perishable more perishable most perishable adj
bederfelijk vergankelijk
Liable to perish, especially naturally subject to quick decomposition or decay.

perishable perishables n
bederfelijke eetwaren bederfelijke levensmiddelen
(in the plural) Food that does not keep for long.

perishableness perishablenesses n
vergankelijkheid
The state of being perishable; perishability.

perissodactyl perissodactyls n
onevenhoevige
Any ungulate mammal with an odd number of toes and belonging to the Perissodactyla, including the horses, zebra, and rhinoceros.

peritoneum /ˌpɛ.ɹɪ.təˈniː.əm/ peritonea peritoneums n
buikvlies peritoneum
(anatomy) In mammals, the serous membrane lining the cavity of the abdomen and that is folded over the viscera.

peritonitis peritonites peritonitides n
buikvliesontsteking peritonitis
(pathology) Inflammation of the peritoneum, especially when caused by an infectious organism introduced into the abdominal cavity.

periwinkle /ˈpɛɹ.ɪˌwɪŋ.kəl/ periwinkles n
alikruik
A mollusk of family Littorinidae.

perjure /ˈpɜː(ɹ)d͡ʒə(ɹ)/ v
meineed plegen
(reflexive) To knowingly and willfully make a false statement of witness while in court.

perjury /ˈpɜː(ɹ)d͡ʒəɹi/ perjuries n
meineed
(legal) The deliberate giving of false or misleading testimony under oath.

perky /ˈpɝki/ perkier perkiest adj
levendig enthousiast
Lively.
kaarsrecht stevig
Standing upright; firm.

perlocution /pɜləʊkjuʃən/ /pɜɹləkjuʃən/ perlocutions n
perlocutie
(linguistics) The effect the terms used by a speaker can have on another speaker and their emotions and responses.

perlustrate /pəˈlʌstɹeɪt/ v
verkennen
To travel through an area in examination or survey.

perm /pɜːm/ /pɝm/ v
permanenten
To give hair a perm, using heat, chemicals etc.

permafrost /ˈpɝməˌfɹɔst/ permafrosts n
permafrost
Permanently frozen ground, or a specific layer thereof.

permanent /ˈpɜːmənənt/ /ˈpɝmənənt/ more permanent most permanent adj
bestendig eeuwig permanent voorgoed
Without end, eternal.

permanent /ˈpɜːmənənt/ /ˈpɝmənənt/ permanents n
permanent
A chemical hair treatment imparting or removing curliness, whose effects typically last for a period of weeks; a perm.

permanent marker permanent markers n
merkstift
a type of felt-tip pen used to create permanent water-resistant writing on a surface such as a writable DVD

permeability /ˌpɜːmi.əˈbɪlɪti/ /ˌpɝmi.əˈbɪlɪti/ permeabilities n
doorlaatbaarheid doorstroombaarheid
The property of being permeable.
doorstroming
The rate of flow of a fluid through a porous material.
doorlaatbaarheid permeabiliteit
(geology) A measure of the ability of a rock to transmit fluids (such as oil or water).
doorlaatbaarheid doorstroombaarheid magnetische permeabiliteit permeabiliteit
(physics) A quantitative measure of the degree of magnetization of a material in the presence of an applied magnetic field (measured in newtons per ampere squared in SI units).

permeable /ˈpɜː(ɹ)miəbəl/ more permeable most permeable adj
doordringbaar
(by extension) Allowing the passage of persons, information, or other things, especially when such passage occurs despite hopes or expectations otherwise.

permeate /ˈpɜːmiˌeɪt/ /ˈpɝmiˌeɪ̯t/ v
doordringen
(transitive) To pass through the pores or interstices of; to penetrate and pass through without causing rupture or displacement; applied especially to fluids which pass through substances of loose texture

permed more permed most permed adj
gepermanent
That has been given a permanent wave

permille /pə(ɹ)ˈmɪl/ /pə(ɹ)ˈmɪli/ permille n
promille
A part or other object per thousand.

permission /pəˈmɪʃən/ /pɚˈmɪʃən/ permissions n
toestemming toelating permissie verlof
authorisation; consent (especially formal consent from someone in authority)

permissive more permissive most permissive adj
lankmoedig toegevend tolerant verdraagzaam
Giving permission, or predisposed to give it; lenient.

permit /pəˈmɪt/ /pɚˈmɪt/ /ˈpɜːmɪt/ /ˈpɝmɪt/ permits n
vergunning
An artifact or document rendering something allowed or legal. [from 17th c.]

permit /pəˈmɪt/ /pɚˈmɪt/ /ˈpɜːmɪt/ /ˈpɝmɪt/ v
toelaten toestaan
(transitive) To allow (someone) to do something; to give permission to. [from 15th c.]

permittivity permittivities n
permittiviteit
(physics) A property of a dielectric medium that determines the forces that electric charges placed in the medium exert on each other.

pernicious /pəˈnɪʃəs/ /pɚˈnɪʃəs/ more pernicious most pernicious adj
schadelijk verderfelijk destructief
Causing much harm in a subtle way.
schadelijk dodelijk
Causing death or injury; deadly.

pernicious anemia pernicious anemias n
pernicieuze anemie
(pathology) A severe form of anemia caused by vitamin B12 insufficiency.

perniciously more perniciously most perniciously adv
destructief schadelijk verderfelijk
In a pernicious manner.

pernickety /pɜː(ɹ)ˈnɪk.ə.ti/ /pɜː(ɹ)ˈnɪk.ɪ.ti/ more pernickety most pernickety adj
pietepeuterig pietluttig
(chiefly, British) Fussy; paying undue attention to minor details; fastidious.

perovskite perovskites n
perovskiet
(mineral) A minor accessory mineral, CaTiO3, occurring in basic rocks, as orthorhombic crystals.

peroxide peroxides n
peroxide
(inorganic chemistry) A divalent radical or anion containing two oxygen atoms linked by a covalent bond; any substance containing this group which yields hydrogen peroxide when treated with an acid.

perpendicular /pɝ.pənˈdɪk.jə.lɚ/ /pɝ.pɛnˈdɪk.ju.lɚ/ /ˌpɜː.pənˈdɪk.jə.lə(ɹ)/ more perpendicular most perpendicular adj
loodrecht haaks perpendiculair
(geometry) At or forming a right angle (to something).

perpendicular /pɝ.pənˈdɪk.jə.lɚ/ /pɝ.pɛnˈdɪk.ju.lɚ/ /ˌpɜː.pənˈdɪk.jə.lə(ɹ)/ perpendiculars n
loodlijn haaks
(geometry) A line or plane that is perpendicular to another.
schietlood
A device such as a plumb line that is used in making or marking a perpendicular line.

perpetrate /ˈpɜː(ɹ).pə.ˌtɹeɪt/ v
begaan
(transitive) To be guilty of, or responsible for a crime etc; to commit.

perpetrator /ˈpɜː(ɹ).pɪ.ˌtɹeɪt.ə(ɹ)/ perpetrators n
dader bedrijver
One who perpetrates; especially, one who commits an offence or crime.

perpetual /pəˈpɛtjʊəl/ /pəˈpɛtʃʊəl/ /pɚˈpɛt͡ʃuəl/ adj
eeuwig eeuwigdurend
Lasting forever, or for an indefinitely long time.

perpetuate /-t͡ʃəwət/ /-ˈpɛtjueɪt/ /pəˈpɛtjʊət/ /pəˈpɛt͡ʃʊeɪt/ /pəˈpɛt͡ʃʊət/ /pɚˈpɛt͡ʃəˌweɪt/ v
vereeuwigen
(transitive) To make (something) perpetual; to make (something) continue for an indefinite time; also, to preserve (something) from extinction or oblivion.

perplexed /pəˈplɛkst/ /pɚˈplɛkst/ more perplexed most perplexed adj
perplex
Confused or puzzled.

perplexity /pəɹˈplɛksədi/ /pəˈplɛksɪti/ perplexities n
verbijstering verwardheid verwarring
The state or quality of being perplexed.

perquisite /ˈpɜɹkwəzɪt/ /ˈpɜːkwɪzɪt/ perquisites n
extralegaal inkomen supplementair voordeel
(chiefly in the plural) Any monetary or other incidental benefit beyond salary.
drinkgeld extra fooi
A gratuity.
alleenrecht voorrecht
A privilege or possession held or claimed exclusively by a certain person, group or class.

perry /ˈpɛɹi/ perries n
perenwijn
A fermented alcoholic beverage made from pears; somewhat analogous to cider.

persecute /ˈpɜːsɪkjuːt/ /ˈpɝsəkjut/ v
vervolgen
To pursue in a manner to do harm or cruelty to; especially, because of the victim's race, sexual identity, or adherence to a particular belief.

persecution /ˌpɜːsəˈkjuːʃən/ /ˌpɝsəˈkjuʃən/ persecutions n
vervolging
The act of persecuting, especially a specific group of people; an instance of persecution.

perseverance /ˌpɜːsəˈvɪəɹəns/ /ˌpɝsəˈvɪɹəns/ perseverances n
vasthoudendheid volharding
Continuing in a course of action without regard to discouragement, opposition or previous failure.

perseverate /pəːˈsɛvəɹeɪt/ /pɚˈsɛvəˌɹeɪt/ v
steeds weerkeren volharden volhouden
(intransitive, chiefly, _, psychology) To persist in doing something; to continue to repeat an action after the original stimulus has ended.

persevere /ˌpɜːsəˈvɪə/ /ˌpɝ.səˈviɹ/ v
doorzetten
(intransitive) To persist steadfastly in pursuit of an undertaking, task, journey, or goal, even if hindered by distraction, difficulty, obstacles, or discouragement.

persimmon /pəɹˈsɪmən/ /pɜːˈsɪmən/ /ˈpɜːsəmən/ persimmons n
kaki
A type of fruit, of orange colour, very sweet, quite astringent when immature.

persist /pəˈsɪst/ /pɚˈsɪst/ v
volharden
(intransitive) To continue to exist.

persistence /pəˈsɪst(ə)ns/ persistences n
doorzettingsvermogen
The property of being persistent.

persistence hunting n
renjacht

persistent /pəˈsɪstənt/ /pɚˈsɪstənt/ more persistent most persistent adj
volhardend
Obstinately refusing to give up or let go.
hardnekkig
Indefinitely continuous.

person /ˈpɑsən/ /ˈpɜːsən/ /ˈpɝsən/ [ˈpʰɜːsn̩] [ˈpʰɝsn̩] people persons n
persoon
An individual who has been granted personhood; usually a human being. [from 13th c.]
(in a compound noun or noun phrase) A human of unspecified gender (in terms usually constructed with man or woman).
The physical body of a being seen as distinct from the mind, character, etc. [from 14th c.]
(law) Any individual or formal organization with standing before the courts. [from 14th c.]
(grammar) A linguistic category used to distinguish between the speaker of an utterance and those to whom or about whom they are speaking. See grammatical person. [from 14th c.]

persona non grata /pə(ɹ)ˈsəʊnə nɒn ˈɡɹɑːtə/ personae non gratae n
persona non grata
A person who is not welcome, especially a diplomat in a foreign country.

personage /ˈpɜːsənɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈpɝsənɪd͡ʒ/ personages n
personage
A person, especially one who is famous or important.

personal /ˈpɜː.sə.nəl/ /ˈpɜːs.nəl/ /ˈpɝ.sə.nəl/ /ˈpɝs.nəl/ more personal most personal adj
persoonlijk
Of or pertaining to a particular person; relating to, or affecting, an individual, or each of many individuals

personal data n
persoonsgegevens

personal hygiene personal hygienes n
lichaamshygiëne lichaamsverzorging
(health sciences) The hygienic measures concerning a person's bodily condition, notably external cleanliness.

personal pronoun personal pronouns n
persoonlijk voornaamwoord
A pronoun which, in English, refers to one or a combination of the following:
Another person or group of people. (third person)
Any pronoun, with an antecedent, standing in as the subject or object of a verb.

personal property personal properties n
roerend goed
(legal) Any property that is movable, that is, not real estate.

personality /-i/ /pɜːsəˈnælətɪ/ /ˌpɝsəˈnælɪti/ [ˌpɝsəˈnælɪɾi] personalities n
personaliteit
persoonlijkheid
(of people) A set of non-physical psychological and social qualities that make one person distinct from another.

personality disorder personality disorders n
persoonlijkheidsstoornis
(psychiatry) Any of a class of mental disorders characterized by ongoing rigid patterns of thought and action.

personalization /-lɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌpɜːs(ə)nəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌpɝs(ə)nəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ personalizations n
personalisatie
(dated) The act of personifying; personification.

personally /ˈpɜː.sə.nə.li/ /ˈpɜːs.nə.li/ /ˈpɝ.sə.nə.li/ /ˈpɝs.nə.li/ more personally most personally adv
eigenhandig
In person.

personification /pɚˌsɑ.nə.fəˈkeɪ.ʃən/ personifications n
personificatie verpersoonlijking
A person, thing or name typifying a certain quality or idea; an embodiment or exemplification.
personificatie
A literary device in which an inanimate object or an idea is given human qualities.
An artistic representation of an abstract quality as a human

personnel /-el/ /pɜː.səˈnɛl/ /pɜːsˈnɛl/ /pɝ.səˈnɛl/ /pɝsˈnɛl/ /pɵː.sɘˈnɛl/ /pɵːsˈnɛl/ personnels n
personeel medewerkers
Collection of people in an organization, such as employees and office staff, members of the military, etc.

perspective /pɚˈspɛk.tɪv/ adj
perspectivisch
Of, in or relating to perspective.

perspective /pɚˈspɛk.tɪv/ perspectives n
perspectief
A view, vista or outlook.
(figuratively) The choice of a single angle or point of view from which to sense, categorize, measure or codify experience.
dieptezicht perspectief
The appearance of depth in objects, especially as perceived using binocular vision.
doorzichtkunde perspectief
The technique of representing three-dimensional objects on a two-dimensional surface.

perspicacious /ˌpɜː.spɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs/ /ˌpɜːɹ.spɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs/ more perspicacious most perspicacious adj
scherpzinnig schrander spitsvondig
(figuratively) Of acute discernment; having keen insight; mentally perceptive.
scherpziend
(obsolete) Able to physically see clearly; quick-sighted; sharp-sighted.

perspicacity /ˌpɜː.spɪˈkæs.ɪ.ti/ /ˌpɜːɹ.spɪˈkæs.ɪ.ti/ perspicacities n
verloop
Acute discernment or understanding; insight.

perspicuous /pəˈspɪkjuːəs/ /pɚˈspɪkjuːəs/ more perspicuous most perspicuous adj
begrijpelijk duidelijk klaar
Clearly expressed, easy to understand; lucid.

perspiration /ˌpɜːspəˈɹeɪʃən/ /ˌpɝspəˈɹeɪʃən/ perspirations n
zweet
The action or process of perspiring.

persuade /pəˈsweɪd/ /pɚˈsweɪd/ v
overtuigen overreden overhalen persuaderen
(transitive, now, rare, regional) To urge, plead; to try to convince (someone to do something). [from 16th c.]

persuasion /pəˈsweɪʒ(ə)n/ /pɚˈsweɪʒən/ persuasions n
overtuiging
The act of persuading, or trying to do so; the addressing of arguments to someone with the intention of changing their mind or convincing them of a certain point of view, course of action etc. [from 14th c.]

pertain /pəˈteɪn/ /pɚˈteɪn/ v
behoren betreffen
(intransitive) To apply; to be or remain in place; to continue to be applicable.

pertinacious /pɝtn̩ˈeɪʃəs/ /ˌpɜːtɪˈneɪʃəs/ more pertinacious most pertinacious adj
overtuigd
Holding tenaciously to an opinion or purpose.
vasthoudend
Stubbornly resolute or tenacious.

pertinence pertinences n
relevantie
The quality of being pertinent.

pertinent /ˈpətɪnənt/ more pertinent most pertinent adj
relevant
Important with regard to (a subject or matter); pertaining; relevant.

perturb /pɚˈtɝb/ v
verstoren
To disturb; to bother or unsettle.

peruke /pəˈɹuk/ /pəˈɹuːk/ perukes n
pruik
A wig, especially one with long hair on the sides and back, worn mainly by men in the 17th and 18th centuries.

peruse /pəˈɹuːz/ v
zorgvuldig onderzoeken
(transitive) To examine or consider with care.

pervade /pəˈveɪd/ /pɚˈveɪd/ /pɜː(ɹ)ˈveɪd/ v
doordringen
(transitive) To be in every part of; to spread through.

pervasive /pəˈveɪ.sɪv/ /pɚˈveɪ.sɪv/ more pervasive most pervasive adj
doordringend
Manifested throughout; pervading, permeating, penetrating or affecting everything.

perversion perversions n
perversie

pervert /pəˈvəːt/ /pɚˈvɚt/ /ˈpəː.vət/ /ˈpɚ.vɚt/ perverts n
perverseling
A person whose sexual habits are not considered acceptable.

pervy pervier perviest adj
pervers
(slang) Behaving or looking like a sexual pervert.

pesky /ˈpɛski/ peskier peskiest adj
irritant rottig vervelend
(informal) Annoying, troublesome, irritating (usually of an animal or child).

pessary /ˈpɛsəɹi/ pessaries n
pessarium
(medicine) A vaginal suppository.

pessimism /ˈpɛsɪmɪzəm/ pessimisms n
pessimisme
A general belief that bad things will happen.

pessimist /ˈpɛsɪmɪst/ pessimists n
pessimist doemdenker zwartdenker
Someone who habitually expects the worst outcome; one who looks on the dark side of things.

pest /pɛst/ pests n
pest plaag
(now, _, rare) A pestilence, i.e. a deadly epidemic, a deadly plague.
Any destructive insect that attacks crops or livestock; an agricultural pest.
lastpak
An annoying person, a nuisance.

pest control n
ongediertebestrijding
The regulation or management of another species defined as a pest.
A service that removes pests.

pester /ˈpɛstə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɛstɚ/ [ˈpʰɛstɚ] v
pesten
(transitive) To bother, harass, or annoy persistently.

pesterer pesterers n
pester pestkop
Agent noun of pester; one who pesters.

pesthole pestholes n
pesthaard pesthol
A place where a contagious disease is present or likely

pesticide /ˈpɛstɨsaɪd/ /ˈpɛstɪ̈ˌsaɪd/ pesticides n
pesticide verdelgingsmiddel
Anything, especially a synthetic substance but also any substance (e.g. sulfur), or virus, bacterium, or other organism, which kills or suppresses the activities of pests.

pestle /ˈpɛsəl/ pestles n
stamper
A club-shaped, round-headed stick used in a mortar to pound, crush, rub or grind things.

pesto /ˈpɛstoʊ/ /ˈpɛstəʊ/ pestos n
pesto
A sauce, especially for pasta, originating from the Genoa region in Italy, made from basil, garlic, pine nuts, olive oil and cheese (usually pecorino).

pet /pɛt/ [pʰɛt] [pʰɛʔt] pets n
huisdier troeteldier
An animal kept as a companion.
lievelingetje
One who is excessively loyal to a superior and receives preferential treatment.

pet /pɛt/ [pʰɛt] [pʰɛʔt] v
aaien
(transitive) To stroke or fondle (an animal).
aaien strelen
(transitive, intransitive, informal) To stroke or fondle (another person) amorously.

pet name pet names n
koosnaam
A nickname, especially a name used by those in love with one another.

pet shop pet shops n
dierenspeciaalzaak dierenwinkel
A shop that sells domestic animals and products for feeding and caring for them.

peta- /ˈpɛtə/ prefix
peta-
In the metric system, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 1015 (a short scale quadrillion or long scale billiard). Symbol: P

petal /ˈpɛtl̩/ petals n
kroonblad bloemblaadje petaal petalum
(botany) One of the component parts of the corolla of a flower. It applies particularly, but not necessarily only, when the corolla consists of separate parts, that is when the petals are not connately fused. Petals are often brightly colored.

petameter petameters n
petameter
(US) (metrology) An SI unit of length equal to 1015 meters; alternative spelling of petametre.

petasus /ˈpɛtəsəs/ petasi n
petasus
(historical) A broad-brimmed, low-crowned hat worn by the Ancient Greeks and Romans, especially for travelling, and as often pictured to be worn by Hermes (or Mercury); (later also) the brimless winged cap worn by Hermes in later artistic depictions. [from 16th c.]

peter out /ˌpitɚ‿ˈaʊt/ /ˌpiːtɚ‿ˈaʊt/ [-ɾɚ-] v
afsterven verdwijnen
(intransitive, originally, US) Synonym of peter (“to diminish to nothing, (originally) to refer to a vein of ore”)

petiole /ˈpɛti.oʊl/ /ˈpɛti.əʊl/ petioles n
bladsteel
(botany) The stalk of a leaf, attaching the blade to the stem.

petition /pəˈtɪʃ.ən/ petitions n
petitie verzoekschrift smeekschrift
A formal, written request made to an official person or organized body, often containing many signatures.

petrel /ˈpɛtɹəl/ petrels n
stormvogel
Any of various species of black, grey, or white seabirds in the order Procellariiformes.

petrification petrifications n
verstening
Turning to stone: the process of replacement of the organic residues of plants (and animals) with insoluble salts, with the original shape and topography being retained.

petrify /ˈpɛ.tɹəˌfaɪ/ v
verstenen
(transitive) To turn to stone: to harden organic matter by permeating with water and depositing dissolved minerals.
To produce rigidity akin to stone.
verstenen verstarren
To immobilize with fright.

petrodollar /ˈpɛtɹoʊˌdɑlɚ/ /ˈpɛtɹə(ʊ)ˌdɒlə/ petrodollars n
petrodollar
(oil industry, mostly, in the plural, also, attributively) Money (either notionally or specifically in dollars or other currencies) earned from the sale of oil, often especially as considered among a national economy's principal revenue streams.

petroglyph /ˈpɛ.tɹoʊˌɡlɪf/ /ˈpɛ.tɹəʊˌɡlɪf/ /ˈpɛ.tɹəˌɡlɪf/ petroglyphs n
petroglief
(archaeology) A rock carving, especially one made in prehistoric times.

petrology /pəˈtɹɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /pɪˈtɹɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ petrologies n
steenkunde
(geology) The study of the origin, composition and structure of rock.

pettifogger /ˈpɛtɪˌfɑːɡɚ/ /ˈpɛtɪˌfɒɡə/ /ˈpɛtɪˌfɔːɡɚ/ pettifoggers n
mierenneuker muggenzifter
Someone who quibbles over trivia, and raises petty, annoying objections and sophistry.

petting zoo petting zoos n
kinderboerderij
A zoo that permits or encourages visitors to touch animals.

petty /ˈpɛ.ti/ [ˈpʰɛ.ɾi] more petty most petty pettier pettiest adj
kleinzielig
Of persons or their behaviour: marked by or reflective of undesirably limited interests, sympathies, or views; begrudging, selfish, small-minded; also, preoccupied with subjects having little or no importance and not mindful of broader concerns. [from 16th c.]

petulant /ˈpɛtjələnt/ /ˈpɛtjʊlənt/ /ˈpɛt͡ʃələnt/ /ˈpɛt͡ʃʊlənt/ more petulant most petulant adj
luimig prikkelbaar zenuwachtig
Childishly irritable.

pew /pjuː/ interjection
bah eikes jakkes pff
An expression of disgust in response to an unpleasant odor.

pew /pjuː/ pews n
koorgestoelte
An enclosed compartment in a church which provides seating for a group of people, often a prominent family.
kerkbank
Any structure shaped like a church pew, such as a stall, formerly used by money lenders, etc.; a box in a theatre; or a pen or sheepfold.

pewter /ˈpjutɚ/ /ˈpjuːtə/ [ˈpjuɾɚ] pewters n
hardtin peauter
An alloy of approximately 93–98% tin, 1–2% copper, and the balance of antimony.
peauter
(historical) An alloy of tin and lead.

pff /p͡fː/ [p͡ɸː] [ʙ̥͡ɸː] interjection
pff
An expression of annoyance or disappointment.

phagocyte /ˈfeɪɡəsaɪt/ phagocytes n
fagocyt
(cytology) A cell of the immune system, such as a neutrophil, macrophage or dendritic cell, that engulfs and destroys viruses, bacteria and waste materials, or in the case of mature dendritic cells; displays antigens from invading pathogens to cells of the lymphoid lineage.

phagocytosis /ˌfeɪ.ɡoʊ.saɪˈtoʊ.sɪs/ /ˌfeɪ.ɡəʊ.saɪˈtəʊ.sɪs/ phagocytoses n
fagocytose

phalanx /ˈfeɪ.ˌlæŋks/ /ˈfæ.ˌlæŋks/ phalanges phalanxes n
falanx
(historical, plural phalanxes) An ancient Greek and Macedonian military unit that consisted of several ranks and files (lines) of soldiers in close array with joined shields and long spears.
kootje
(skeleton, plural phalanges) One of the bones of the finger or toe.

phalarope /ˈfæləɹəʊp/ phalaropes n
franjepoot
Any of three small wading birds in the genus Phalaropus, of the family Scolopacidae, that have lobed toes.

phaleristics n
faleristiek
(very rare) The study of orders, fraternity, and award items.

phallic /ˈfælɪk/ adj
fallisch

phallological adj
phallologisch
of or relating to phallology, the study of the penis

phanerogam /ˈfænəɹəɡæm/ phanerogams n
zaadplant
(botany) Any plant that produces seeds (rather than spores).

phanerophyte phanerophytes n
fanerofyt
(biology) Any woody plant that carries its dormant buds openly on branches above the ground.

phantom /ˈfæntəm/ phantoms n
fantoom
Something apparently seen, heard, or sensed, but having no physical reality; an image that appears only in the mind; an illusion or delusion.

phantom pain phantom pains n
fantoompijn
(medicine, pathology) A sensation of pain coming from a part of the body that has been amputated, or in which the nerves have been destroyed.

pharaoh /ˈfæɹ.oʊ/ /ˈfɛ(ə)ɹ.oʊ/ /ˈfɛə.ɹəʊ/ /ˈfɛː.ɹəʊ/ pharaohs n
farao
(historical) The supreme ruler of Ancient Egypt; a formal address for the sovereign seat of power as personified by the "king" in an institutional role of Horus son of Osiris; often used by metonymy for Ancient Egyptian sovereignty

pharmaceutical /ˌfɑɹməˈs(j)utɪkl̩/ /ˌfɑː.məˈkjuː.tɪ.kl̩/ /ˌfɑː.məˈs(j)uː.tɪ.kl̩/ adj
farmaceutisch
(medicine, pharmacy, pharmacology) Of or relating to pharmacy or pharmacists.

pharmacist /ˈfɑɹməsɪst/ pharmacists n
apotheker apothekeres
(pharmacy) A health professional who controls, formulates, preserves, and dispenses medications and provides medical advice and counseling on how medicines should be used in order to achieve maximum benefit, and minimal side effects in order to avoid drug interactions.
farmaceut
(pharmacy, academic) One who studies pharmacy.

pharmacodynamics n
farmacodynamie farmacodynamiek
(pharmacology) The branch of pharmacology that studies the effects and modes of action of drugs upon the body.

pharmacogenetic adj
farmacogenetisch
(pharmacology) Of or pertaining to pharmacogenetics.

pharmacokinetics /ˌfɑː(ɹ)məkəʊkɪˈnɛtɪks/ n
farmacokinetiek
(pharmacology) A branch of pharmacology concerned with the rate at which drugs are absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and eliminated by the body.

pharmacological /ˌfɑɹməkəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ adj
farmacologisch
(pharmacology) Of or having to do with pharmacology.

pharmacologist /ˌfɑɹməˈkɒləd͡ʒɪst/ pharmacologists n
farmacoloog farmacologe
(pharmacology) A student of pharmacology; one versed in the science of pharmacology.

pharmacology /ˌfɑɹməˈkɒləd͡ʒi/ n
farmacologie
(medicine) The science of drugs including their origin, composition, pharmacokinetics, therapeutic use, and toxicology.

pharmacopoeia /fɑːməkəˈpiːə/ /ˌfɑɹ.mə.kəˈpi.ə/ pharmacopoeiae pharmacopoeias n
farmacopee
(pharmacology) An official book describing medicines or other pharmacological substances, especially their use, preparation, and regulation.

pharmacotherapy pharmacotherapies n
farmacotherapie
(medicine) The use of pharmaceuticals to treat disease

pharmacovigilance /ˌfɑɹməkoʊˈvɪd͡ʒɪl(ə)ns/ /ˌfɑːməkəʊˈvɪd͡ʒɪl(ə)ns/ n
medicatiebewaking
(medicine, pharmacology) The detection, assessment, understanding and prevention of adverse effects of medicines. [from 1970s]

pharmacy /ˈfɑɹməsi/ /ˈfɑːməsi/ pharmacies n
apotheek
(countable) A place where prescription drugs are sold or dispensed.
farmacie
(uncountable) The science of medicinal substances, inclusive of pharmaceutics, pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacology, phytochemistry, and forensics.

pharyngeal /fəˈɹɪn.d͡ʒi.əl/ /fəˈɹɪn.d͡ʒəl/ /fəˈɹɪn.ʒi.əl/ /ˌfa.ɹɪnˈd͡ʒiː.əl/ /ˌfæɹ.ənˈd͡ʒi.əl/ /ˌfɛɹ.ənˈd͡ʒi.əl/ adj
faringisch
(anatomy) Of or pertaining to the pharynx.
(phonetics) Articulated with the pharynx; a term usually describing a consonant which is articulated by the rear area of the tongue being raised to below the region between the uvula and the pharyngeal wall. The term cannot apply to a plosive or stop consonant.

pharyngealization pharyngealizations n
faryngalisering
(phonology) The act or process of pharyngealizing.

pharynx /ˈfa.ɹɪŋks/ /ˈfæɹ.ɪŋks/ /ˈfɛɹ.ɪŋks/ pharynges pharynxes n
farynx
(anatomy) The part of the alimentary canal and respiratory tract that extends from the back of the mouth and nasal cavity to the larynx and esophagus.

phase /feɪz/ phases n
fase
(astronomy) A particular appearance or state in a regularly recurring cycle of changes with respect to quantity of illumination or form, or the absence, of its enlightened disk. Illustrated in Wikipedia's article Lunar phase.
(physics) Any one point or portion in a recurring series of changes, as in the changes of motion of one of the particles constituting a wave or vibration; one portion of a series of such changes, in distinction from a contrasted portion, as the portion on one side of a position of equilibrium, in contrast with that on the opposite side.

phase modulation phase modulations n
fasemodulatie
A method of sending information by modifying (modulating) the difference in phase (fraction of a wave length) between a signal and a reference.

phase space phase spaces n
faseruimte
(mathematics, physics, dynamical system theory) Given a (dynamical) system, any topological space such that every point in the space's underlying set uniquely represents a state of the system and every possible state is represented by some point;(less formally) the underlying set of such a topological space.

phase velocity n
voortplantingssnelheid
(physics) The velocity of propagation of a pure sine wave of infinite extent and infinitesimal amplitude.

phase-shift keying n
faseverschuivingsmodulatie
A form of phase modulation in which digital information is transmitted through discrete changes of the phase of a carrier wave.

phat /fæt/ phatter phattest adj
vet
(slang, originally, AAVE) Excellent; cool; very good.

phatic /ˈfætɪk/ more phatic most phatic adj
fatisch
(linguistics) Pertaining to words used to convey any kind of social relationship.

pheasant /ˈfɛzənt/ pheasants n
fazant
(countable) A bird of family Phasianidae, often hunted for food.

phenolphthalein /ˌfi.nl̩ˈθæl.i.ɪn/ /ˌfi.nl̩ˈθæˌlin/ /ˌfiː.nɒlˈ(f)θa.liːn/ /ˌfiː.nɒlˈ(f)θeɪ.liːn/ phenolphthaleins n
fenolftaleïne

phenomenal /fə-/ /fɪˈnɑmɪnəl/ /fɪˈnɒmɪnəl/ /fɪˈnɔmɪnəl/ more phenomenal most phenomenal adj
fenomenaal

phenomenology /fɪˌnɑməˈnɑləd͡ʒi/ /fɪˌnɒmɪˈnɒləd͡ʒi/ phenomenologies n
fenomenologie
(philosophy) The study of structures of consciousness as experienced from the first-person point of view.

phenomenon /-nən/ /fəˈnɑmənə/ /fəˈnɑməˌnɑn/ /fəˈnɒmɪnə/ /fəˈnɒmɪnən/ /fɪ-/ /fɪˈnɔmɪnə/ /fɪˈnɔmɪnən/ phenomena phenomenon phenomenons n
fenomeen verschijnsel
A thing or being, event or process, perceptible through senses; or a fact or occurrence thereof.
(philosophy, chiefly, Kantian, _, idealism) An experienced object whose constitution reflects the order and conceptual structure imposed upon it by the human mind (especially by the powers of perception and understanding).

phenotype /ˈfiː.noʊˌtaɪp/ /ˈfiː.nə(ʊ)ˌtaɪp/ /ˈfiː.nəˌtaɪp/ phenotypes n
fenotype verschijningsvorm
(genetics, evolutionary theory) The appearance of an organism based on a multifactorial combination of genetic traits and environmental factors, especially used in pedigrees.

pheromone pheromones n
feromoon
(biology) A chemical secreted by an animal, especially an insect, that affects the development or behavior of other members of the same species, functioning often as a means of attracting a member of the opposite sex.

phew /fjuː/ /fɪu̯/ [ɸj̊u̥˥˩] interjection
hehe oef
Used to express relief of tension, fatigue, or surprise.

phi /faɪ/ /fiː/ phis n
phi
Φ, the 21st letter of the Euclidean and modern Greek alphabet, usually romanized as "ph".

philanderer /fɪ.ˈlæn.də.ɹə/ /fɪ.ˈlæn.də.ɹɚ/ /fɪ.ˈlæn.dɚ.ɚ/ philanderers n
vrouwenversierder
One who plays at courtship; a fickle lover; a flirt (usually applies only to men).
rokkenjager
Someone who engages in casual sex – usually frequently.

philanthropic more philanthropic most philanthropic adj
filantropisch
Of or pertaining to philanthropy; characterized by philanthropy; loving or helping mankind

philanthropist philanthropists n
filantroop
A person who loves humankind in general.

philanthropy /fɪˈlæn.θɹə.pi/ /fɪˈlæn.θɹə.piː/ philanthropies n
filantropie
(chiefly, _, uncountable) Benevolent altruism with the intention of increasing the well-being of humankind.

philatelic more philatelic most philatelic adj
filatelistisch
Of or relating to philately or of interest to philatelists.

philately /fɪˈlæt.ə.li/ philatelies n
filatelie
Stamp collecting.

philia /ˈfil.jə/ /ˈfiː.li.ə/ /ˈfɪl.i.ə/ /ˈfɪl.jə/ philias n
voorliefde
(countable) a psychological disorder characterized by an irrational favorable disposition towards something

philistine /-lə-/ /-stin/ /fɪˈlɪstin/ /ˈfɪlɪstaɪn/ /ˈfɪlɪˌstaɪn/ more philistine most philistine adj
barbaars
(derogatory) Ignorant or uneducated; specifically, lacking appreciation for or antagonistic towards art or culture, and having pedestrian tastes.

philistine /-lə-/ /-stin/ /fɪˈlɪstin/ /ˈfɪlɪstaɪn/ /ˈfɪlɪˌstaɪn/ philistines n
Beotiër Filistijn barbaar primitieveling
(derogatory) A person who is ignorant or uneducated; specifically, a person who lacks appreciation of or is antagonistic towards art or culture, and who has pedestrian tastes.

phillumenist /fɪˈluːmənɪst/ phillumenists n
luciferdoosjesverzamelaar luciferdoosjesverzamelaarster
A person who collects match-related items, like matchbox labels, matchboxes, matchbooks, or matchbook covers.

philodromid philodromids n
renspin
(zoology) Any spider in the family Philodromidae.

philological adj
filologisch
(linguistics) Pertaining to historical linguistics.

philologist philologists n
filoloog filologe
A person who engages in philology (historical linguistics), especially as a profession; a collector of words and their etymologies.

philology /fɪˈlɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /fɪˈlɒl.ə.d͡ʒɪ/ /fɪˈlɔl.ə.d͡ʒi/ philologies n
filologie
(philosophy) Love and study of learning and literature, broadly speaking.

philosophaster philosophasters n
filosofaster schijnwijsgeer
A pretender to philosophy; a petty or charlatan philosopher.

philosopher /fəˈlɑsəfəɹ/ /fɪˈlɒs.ə.fə(ɹ)/ philosophers n
filosoof filosofe wijsgeer
(archaic) A person who applies the principles of philosophy to the conduct of their life, as by acting calmly and rationally in the face of inevitable change.
(archaic) A student, scholar, or expert in any branch of knowledge, especially those branches studied prior to being considered part of pure science.

philosopher's stone philosopher's stones n
steen der wijzen
(alchemy, uncountable) A supposed substance able to turn base metals, such as lead or mercury, into gold or silver, also sometimes claimed to cure any illness (as panacea) or confer immortality (as elixir of life), among other functions.

philosophical /ˌfɪləˈsɑfɪkl̩/ /ˌfɪləˈsɒfɪkl̩/ more philosophical most philosophical adj
filosofisch wijsgerig
Of, or pertaining to, philosophy.

philosophy /fɪˈlɑsəfi/ /fɪˈlɒsəfi/ philosophies n
filosofie wijsbegeerte
(uncountable, originally) The love of wisdom.
(uncountable) An academic discipline that seeks truth through reasoning rather than empiricism, often attempting to provide explanations relating to general concepts such as existence and rationality.
filosofie
(countable) A comprehensive system of belief.
(countable) A view or outlook regarding fundamental principles underlying some domain.
(countable) A general principle (usually moral).

philosophy of science philosophies of science n
wetenschapsfilosofie
(philosophy, uncountable) The study of the assumptions, foundations, and implications of science, including such questions as what distinguishes science from non-science, what are the aims of science, or what is a successful scientific explanation of a phenomenon.

phimosis /faɪˈmoʊ.sɪs/ /fʌɪˈməʊ.sɪs/ phimoses n
voorhuidsvernauwing
(symptom) A contraction of the foreskin (either as a stage of development or a pathological condition), which prevents it from being retracted.

phlegm /fliːm/ /flɛm/ phlegms n
slijm
Viscid mucus produced by the body, later especially mucus expelled from the bronchial passages by coughing. [from 14th c.]

phlegmatic /flɛɡˈmætɪk/ more phlegmatic most phlegmatic adj
flegmatisch
Not easily excited to action or passion; calm; sluggish.

phlegmon phlegmons n
flegmone
A solid mass formed by inflamed connective tissue, such as forms around an appendix in appendicitis.

phloem /ˈfloʊ.əm/ /ˈfloʊ.ɛm/ /ˈfləʊ.əm/ /ˈfləʊ.ɛm/ phloems n
floëem
(botany) A vascular tissue in land plants primarily responsible for the distribution of sugars and nutrients manufactured in the shoot.

phlogiston /flə(ʊ)ˈd͡ʒɪstɒn/ /flə(ʊ)ˈd͡ʒɪstən/ phlogistons n
flogiston
(chemistry, historical) The hypothetical fiery principle formerly assumed to be a necessary constituent of combustible bodies and to be given up by them in burning.

pho /foʊ/ /fə/ /fəʊ/ /fɜː/ /fʌ/ phos n
pho phở
A Vietnamese soup with a beef base, typically served with rice noodles and optionally beef or chicken.

phobia /ˈfoʊbi.ə/ /ˈfəʊbɪə/ phobiae phobias phobiæ n
fobie
An irrational, abnormal, or obsessive fear (of something).

phoenix /ˈfiːnɪks/ phoenices phoenix phoenixes n
feniks
(figuratively) Anything that is reborn after apparently being destroyed.
(Chinese mythology) A mythological Chinese chimerical bird whose physical body symbolizes the six celestial bodies; a fenghuang.

phone /foʊ̯n/ /fəʊ̯n/ v
telefoneren opbellen
(transitive) To call (someone) using a telephone.

phone sex n
telefoonseks
An erotic or sexual telephone conversation between two or more people.

phoneme /ˈfoʊnim/ /ˈfəʊniːm/ phonemes n
foneem
An indivisible unit of sound in a given language. A phoneme is an abstraction of the physical speech sounds (phones) and may encompass several different phones.

phonemic /fəʊˈniːmɪk/ /fəˈniːmɪk/ adj
fonemisch
(linguistics) Relating to phonemes.
(linguistics) Relating to a difference between sounds that can change the meaning of words in a language.

phonetic /fəˈnɛt.ɪk/ [fəˈnɛɾɪk] adj
fonetisch
Relating to the sounds of spoken language.
(linguistics) Relating to phones (as opposed to phonemes).

phonetician /ˌfoʊ.nəˈtɪʃ.(ə)n/ /ˌfɑ.nəˈtɪʃ.(ə)n/ /ˌfɒn.ɪˈtɪʃ.(ə)n/ /ˌfɔn.ɪˈtɪʃ.(ə)n/ /ˌfəʊ.nɪˈtɪʃ.(ə)n/ phoneticians n
foneticus phonetist
A person who specializes in the physiology, acoustics, and perception of speech.

phonetics /fəˈnɛtɪks/ n
fonetiek klankleer
(linguistics) The study of the physical sounds of human speech, concerned with the physical properties of speech sounds (phones), and the processes of their physiological production, auditory reception, and neurophysiological perception, and their representation by written symbols.

phono- /fəˈnɒ-/ /ˈfoʊnoʊ-/ /ˈfoʊnə-/ /ˌfoʊnoʊ-/ /ˌfoʊnə-/ prefix
fono-
Relating to sound

phonological /ˌfoʊ̯nəˈlɑd͡ʒɪkəl/ /ˌfɑnəˈlɑd͡ʒɪkəl/ /ˌfɒnəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ /ˌfəʊ̯nəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ adj
fonologisch
Of or relating to phonology.

phonologist /fəˈnɑləd͡ʒɪst/ phonologists n
fonoloog
(linguistics) A person who specializes in phonology, the functional use of sounds in language.

phonology /foʊ-/ /fəˈnɑləd͡ʒi/ /fəˈnɒləd͡ʒi/ /fəˈnɔləd͡ʒi/ phonologies n
klankleer fonologie
(uncountable) The study of the way sounds function in languages, including accent, intonation, phonemes, stress, and syllable structure, and which sounds are distinctive units within a language; (countable) the way sounds function within a given language; a phonological system. [from late 18th c.]
(by extension, uncountable) The study of the way components of signs function in a sign language, and which components are distinctive units within the language; (countable) the way components of signs function within a given sign language.

phonotactics /ˈfoʊnoʊˌtæktɪks/ /ˈfoʊnəˌtæktɪks/ /ˈfəʊnə(ʊ)ˌtaktɪks/ n
fonotaxis
(linguistics, phonology) A branch of phonology that deals with the restrictions a language applies to combinations of phonemes.

phony /ˈfoʊni/ phonier phoniest adj
nagemaakt onecht
(informal) Fraudulent; fake; having a misleading appearance.

phosphene phosphenes n
fosfeen
A sensation of lights induced by mechanical, electrical, or magnetic stimulation (rather than optical) of the retina or visual cortex, or by random firing of cells in the visual system.

phosphoresce v
fosforesceren
To exhibit phosphorescence

phosphoric acid n
fosforzuur
(inorganic compound) A colourless liquid, H3PO4, used in the manufacture of fertilizers, detergents and pharmaceuticals and as an additive in cola drinks.

phosphorous adj
fosforig
(chemistry) Of relating to or containing trivalent phosphorus.

phosphorus /ˈfɑs.fɚ.əs/ /ˈfɒs.fə.ɹəs/ /ˈfɒs.fɹəs/ phosphori phosphoruses n
fosfor
(chemistry) a chemical element (symbol P) with an atomic number of 15, that exists in several allotropic forms.

phosphorylation phosphorylations n
fosforylering
(biochemistry) the process of transferring a phosphate group from a donor to an acceptor; often catalysed by enzymes.

photic more photic most photic adj
fotisch
Of, related to, or irradiated by light; especially describing that part of the near-surface ocean is which photosynthesis is possible.

photic zone photic zones n
fotische zone
The part of the near-surface body of an ocean or lake that receives enough sunlight for photosynthesis to be possible.

photo /ˈfoʊ.toʊ/ /ˈfəʊ.təʊ/ [ˈfŏʊɾoʊ] [ˈfəʊtʰəʊ] v
fotograferen
(transitive) To take a photograph of.

photo booth photo booths n
fotoautomaat
A coin-operated kiosk used to take photographs, typically used for passport photographs.

photo- prefix
foto-
light, electromagnetic radiation

photobomb /ˈfəʊtəʊˌbɒm/ photobombs n
fotobom
A photo containing someone or something that is photobombing.

photobomb /ˈfəʊtəʊˌbɒm/ v
fotobommen
(transitive) To unexpectedly appear in a photograph, especially so as to ruin the picture.

photocopy /ˈfəʊtəˌkɒpi/ photocopies n
fotokopie
A copy made using a photocopier.

photocopy /ˈfəʊtəˌkɒpi/ v
fotokopiëren
To make a copy using a photocopier.

photodynamic therapy photodynamic therapies n
fotodynamische therapie
(medicine) A treatment for some forms of cancer and some skin disorders, involving the use of photosensitive chemicals, and controlled and directed laser beams.

photoelectric adj
foto-elektrisch
Of or relating to the electric effects of electromagnetic radiation, especially the ejection of an electron from a surface by a photon.

photogenic /ˌfoʊ.toʊˈd͡ʒɛn.ɪk/ /ˌfoʊ.təˈd͡ʒɛn.ɪk/ /ˌfəʊ.təʊˈd͡ʒɛn.ɪk/ more photogenic most photogenic adj
fotogeniek
Looking good when photographed.

photograph /ˈfoʊ.tə.ˌɡɹæf/ /ˈfəʊ.tə.ˌɡɹɑːf/ [ˈfoʊ̯.ɾə.ˌɡɹ̠æf] [ˈfəʊ̯.tʰə̥.ˌɡɹ̠ɑːf] photographs n
foto
A picture created by projecting an image onto a photosensitive surface such as a chemically treated plate or film, CCD receptor, etc.

photograph /ˈfoʊ.tə.ˌɡɹæf/ /ˈfəʊ.tə.ˌɡɹɑːf/ [ˈfoʊ̯.ɾə.ˌɡɹ̠æf] [ˈfəʊ̯.tʰə̥.ˌɡɹ̠ɑːf] v
een foto nemen fotograferen
(transitive, intransitive) To take a photograph (of).

photographer /fəˈtɑɡɹəfɚ/ /fəˈtɒɡɹəfə/ photographers n
fotograaf
One who takes photographs, typically as an occupation.

photographic /ˌfoʊtəˈɡɹæfɪk/ [ˌfoʊɾəˈɡɹæfɪk] more photographic most photographic adj
fotografisch
Pertaining to photographs or photography.

photographic memory photographic memories n
fotografisch geheugen
(neuroscience) An eidetic memory; the ability to recall images, sounds,smells, or objects in memory with great accuracy and in seemingly unlimited volume.

photography /fəˈtɑ.ɡɹə.fi/ /fəˈtɒ.ɡɹə.fi/ photographies n
fotografie
The art and technology of producing images on photosensitive surfaces, and its digital counterpart.
The occupation of taking (and often printing) photographs.

photokeratitis n
sneeuwblindheid
A painful condition of the eyes caused by exposure of unprotected eyes to ultraviolet (UV) rays.

photon /ˈfəʊtɒn/ photons n
foton lichtdeeltje
(particle) The quantum of light and other electromagnetic energy, regarded as a discrete particle having zero rest mass, no electric charge, and an indefinitely long lifetime. It is a gauge boson.

photonics /foʊˈtɑnɪks/ n
fotonica
(sciences) The science and technology of generating and controlling photons, particularly in the visible and near infrared light spectrum.

photophobia photophobias n
fotofobie
(medicine) Excessive sensitivity to light and the aversion to bright light; abnormal fear of light.

photorespiration n
fotorespiratie
(biology) The light-dependent release of carbon dioxide and uptake of oxygen in photosynthetic organisms as an unavoidable side reaction of photosynthesis.

photoshop photoshops n
fotoshoppen
A digitally altered image.

photosynthesis /ˌfoʊ.toʊ.ˈsɪn.θə.sɪs/ /ˌfəʊ.təʊ.ˈsɪn.θə.sɪs/ [ˌfŏʊ.ɾoʊ.ˈsɪn̪.θə.sɪs] [ˌfəʊ.tʰəʊ.ˈsɪn̪.θə.sɪs] photosyntheses n
fotosynthese
(biology) Any process by which plants and other photoautotrophs convert light energy into chemical energy.

phototoxic more phototoxic most phototoxic adj
fototoxisch
(medicine, of a medicine or cosmetic) Causing damage to the skin when exposed to light.

phototypesetting n
fotozetten
A printing process that generated columns of type on a scroll of photographic paper, using a phototypesetter

phrasal preposition phrasal prepositions n
samengesteld voorzetsel
(grammar) A preposition composed of several words rather than just one.

phrase /fɹeɪz/ phrases n
uitspraak
A short written or spoken expression.
frase
(grammar) A word or, more commonly, a group of words that functions as a single unit in the syntax of a sentence, usually consisting of a head, or central word, and elaborating words.

phrase book phrase books n
taalgids
A usually pocket-sized book consisting of everyday expressions and vocabulary in two languages and intended for travellers who wish to communicate with locals while in other countries.

phrasing /ˈfɹeɪzɪŋ/ phrasings n
bewoording
The way a statement is put together, particularly in matters of style and word choice.
(music) The way the musical phrases are put together in a composition or in its interpretation, with changes in tempo, volume, or emphasizing one or more instruments over others.

phrenological adj
frenologisch
Pertaining to phrenology.

phrenologist phrenologists n
frenoloog
An adherent or practitioner of phrenology.

phrenology phrenologies n
frenologie
(medicine, biology) The science or now discredited pseudo-science, which studies the relationships between a person's character and the morphology (structure) of the skull.

phthalate /ˈ(f)θaleɪt/ /ˈ(f)θælɪt/ phthalates n
ftalaat
(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of a phthalic acid.

phthalic acid phthalic acids n
ftaalzuur
(organic compound) Any of three isomeric aromatic organic benzenedicarboxylic acids, C6H4(COOH)2; especially the ortho- isomer manufactured from naphthalene, used in the synthesis of dyes, perfumes and other compounds.

phycology n
fycologie
The scientific study of algae.

phylactery /fɪˈlæktəɹi/ phylacteries n
fylakterion
(Judaism) Either of the two small leather cases, containing biblical scrolls, worn by Jewish men at morning prayer; the tefilla.
amulet beschermmiddel fylakterion talisman
(historical) Any small object worn for its magical or supernatural power; an amulet or charm.

phyllosilicate phyllosilicates n
fyllosilicaat
(mineral) Any silicate mineral having a crystal structure of parallel sheets of silicate tetrahedra.

phylloxera /fɪˈlɒksəɹə/ phylloxerae phylloxeras n
druifluis
An insect, Daktulosphaira vitifoliae of the family Phylloxeridae (not the genus Phylloxera), that is very destructive to grape vines; also, the diseased condition of a vine caused by this insect. [from 19th c.]

phylogenesis phylogeneses n
filogenese
Evolutionary development of a species.

phylogeny /faɪˈlɑd͡ʒəni/ /faɪˈlɒd͡ʒəni/ phylogenies n
fylogenie
(systematics) The evolutionary history of groups of organisms, such as species or clades.

phylum /ˈfaɪləm/ phyla phylums n
stam
(taxonomy) A rank in the classification of organisms, below kingdom and above class; also called a divisio or a division, especially in describing plants; a taxon at that rank

physalis /faɪˈseɪlɪs/ /ˈfaɪsəlɪs/ /ˈfɪsəlɪs/ physalises n
physalis
Any plant of the genus Physalis.

physical /ˈfɪzɪkəl/ more physical most physical adj
fysiek fysisch lichamelijk fysische
Pertaining to the world as understood through the senses rather than the mind; tangible, concrete; real. Having to do with the material world. [from 16th c.]
Having to do with the body as opposed to the mind; corporeal, bodily. [from 18th c.]
ruw ruwe
Involving bodily force or contact; vigorous, aggressive. [from 20th c.]

physical /ˈfɪzɪkəl/ physicals n
lichamelijk onderzoek medisch onderzoek
Physical examination.

physical chemistry n
fysische chemie
(chemistry, physics) The science that uses theories and techniques from physics to study chemical systems.

physical education n
lichamelijke opvoeding gymles
An element of an educational curriculum concerned with bodily development, physical health and wellness, strength, physical co-ordination, and agility.

physical quantity physical quantities n
natuurkundige grootheid
(physics) A physical property that can be measured or calculated from other physical property and expressed as the product of a numerical value and a physical unit.

physically /ˈfɪzɪkli/ more physically most physically adv
lichamelijk
In a physical manner.

physician /fɪˈzɪʃən/ physicians n
dokteres
A practitioner of physic, i.e. a specialist in internal medicine, especially as opposed to a surgeon; a practitioner who treats with medication rather than with surgery.
arts dokter geneesheer dokteres
A medical doctor trained in human medicine.

physician, heal thyself proverb
geneesheer, genees uzelf medicijnmeester, genees uzelven

physicist /ˈfɪzɪsɪst/ physicists n
natuurkundige fysicus
A person whose occupation specializes in the science of physics, especially at a professional level.

physics /ˈfɪz.ɪks/ n
natuurkunde fysica
The branch of science concerned with the study of the properties and interactions of space, time, matter and energy.

physio- prefix
fysio-

physiological /ˌfɪz.i.əˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪ.kəl/ /ˌfɪz.i.əˈlɒd͡ʒ.i.kəl/ /ˌfɪz.i.əˈlɔd͡ʒ.i.kəl/ more physiological most physiological adj
fysiologisch
Of, or relating to physiology.
Relating to the action of a drug when given to a healthy person, as distinguished from its therapeutic action.

physiologist physiologists n
fysiologe fysioloog
A person who studies or specializes in physiology.

physiology /ˌfɪziˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌfɪziˈɒləd͡ʒi/ physiologies n
fysiologie
A branch of biology that deals with the functions and activities of life or of living matter (as organs, tissues, or cells) and of the physical and chemical phenomena involved.

physiotherapeutic more physiotherapeutic most physiotherapeutic adj
fysiotherapeutisch
Of or relating to physiotherapy.

physiotherapist physiotherapists n
fysiotherapeut fysiotherapeute kinesist kinesitherapeut
A therapist who treats physical injury or dysfunction, usually with exercise.

physiotherapy physiotherapies n
fysiotherapie kinesitherapie
Therapy that uses physical techniques such as massage, ultrasound, heat, and exercise.

phytic acid n
fytinezuur
(organic compound) The compound inositol hexaphosphoric acid present in cereals etc as alkali and alkaline earth salts; it is a source of phosphorus for ruminants but is indigestible for carnivores

phyto- /faɪtoʊ/ /faɪtəʊ/ prefix
fyto-
Pertaining to or derived from plants.

phytopathological more phytopathological most phytopathological adj
fytopathologisch
Of or pertaining to phytopathology

phytopathologist phytopathologists n
fytopatholoog
A scientist who specializes in phytopathology; a plant pathologist

phytopathology n
fytopathologie
The study of plant diseases; plant pathology

phytotherapist phytotherapists n
fytotherapeut
One who practices phytotherapy.

pi /paɪ/ pis n
pi
The 16th letter of the Classical and Modern Greek alphabets and the seventeenth in Old Greek.
(mathematics) An irrational and transcendental constant representing the ratio of the circumference of a Euclidean circle to its diameter; approximately 3.14159265358979323846264338327950; usually written π.

pia mater pia maters n
Pia mater Zacht hersenvlies
(anatomy) The innermost of the meninges, the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord.

pianist /piˈænɪst/ /ˈpi.ənɪst/ pianists n
pianist pianiste pianospeelster pianospeler
A person who plays the piano, particularly with skill or as part of an orchestra.

piano /paɪˈænoʊ/ /piˈænoʊ/ /piˈænəʊ/ pianoes pianos n
piano
(musical instruments) a percussive keyboard musical instrument, usually ranging over seven octaves, with white and black colored keys, played by pressing these keys, causing hammers to strike strings [from 1803]

piano accordion piano accordions n
klavieraccordeon
(musical instruments) an accordion with a keyboard similar to that of a piano.

picanha picanhas n
staartstuk
A cut of beef consisting of the biceps femoris muscle and its fat cap.

picaresque /pɪkəˈɹɛsk/ picaresques n
schelmenroman
(literature) A picaresque novel.

picayune /-ki-/ /ˌpɪkəˈjun/ /ˌpɪkəˈjuːn/ picayunes n
Spaans-Amerikaans.e muntstukje
(especially, Louisiana, historical) A small coin of the value of six-and-a-quarter cents; a Spanish coin with a value of half a real; a fippenny bit.
5 cent muntstuk
(by extension, archaic) A coin worth five cents (a nickel) or some other low value.

piccolo /ˈpɪkl̩oʊ/ /ˈpɪkoloʊ/ /ˈpɪkəloʊ/ /ˈpɪkələʊ/ piccoli piccolos n
piccolo
A piccolo flute A transverse flute that is smaller than a Western concert flute and pitched nearly an octave higher.
A bottle of champagne containing 0.1875 litres of fluid, one quarter the volume of a standard bottle.

picene picenes n
piceen
(organic compound) A polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon consisting of five fused benzene rings; an isomer of pentacene.

pick /pɪk/ [pʰɪk] v
kiezen
krabben nemen
To grasp and pull with the fingers or fingernails.
(dated) To peck at, as a bird with its beak; to strike at with anything pointed; to act upon with a pointed instrument; to pierce; to prick, as with a pin.
plukken
To harvest a fruit or vegetable for consumption by removing it from the plant to which it is attached; to harvest an entire plant by removing it from the ground.

pick one's nose v
pulken
(idiomatic) To insert a finger or other object into one's nostril to remove obstructions, especially dried mucus.

pick up v
optillen oppakken
(transitive) To learn, to grasp; to begin to understand; to realize.

pick-up line pick-up lines n
openingszin
A short introduction or comment intended to garner romantic or sexual interest from a stranger.

pickaxe /ˈpɪkˌæks/ pickaxes n
pikhouweel pikaks
A heavy iron tool with a wooden handle; one end of the head is pointed, the other has a chisel edge.

picket /ˈpɪkɪt/ pickets n
piket
A stake driven into the ground.

pickle /ˈpɪkl̩/ pickles n
augurk zoetje
(chiefly, US, Canada, Australia) A cucumber preserved in a solution, usually a brine or a vinegar syrup.
pickles
(often, in the plural) Any vegetable preserved in vinegar and consumed as relish.
pekel
The brine used for preserving food.
puree
(informal) A difficult situation; peril.
zoetje
(affectionate) A mildly mischievous loved one.
worst
(slang) A penis.

pickle /ˈpɪkl̩/ v
inmaken
(transitive, ergative) To preserve food (or sometimes other things) in a salt, sugar or vinegar solution.

pickled more pickled most pickled adj
gepekeld
Preserved by pickling.

pickpocket /ˈpɪkpɒkɪt/ pickpockets n
gauwdief zakkenroller
One who steals from the pocket of a passerby, usually by sleight of hand.

pickup truck pickup trucks n
pick-uptruck
(chiefly, North America, Singapore) A light truck with an open cargo bed.

picnic /ˈpɪknɪk/ picnics n
picknick
The meal eaten at such a gathering.

pico- /ˈpaɪ.koʊ/ /ˈpi.koʊ/ /ˈpiː.kəʊ/ prefix
pico-
In the International System of Units and other metric systems of units, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 10−12 (short scale trillionth or long scale billionth). Symbol: p

pico-ohm pico-ohms n
pico-ohm
One million millionth ( 10-12 ) of a ohm. Symbol: pΩ.

picosecond /ˈpiː.kəʊˌsɛk.ənd/ picoseconds n
picoseconde
(metrology) An SI unit of time equal to 10−12 seconds. Symbol: ps

pictogram pictograms n
pictogram
A picture that represents a word or an idea by illustration.

picture /ˈpɪk(t)ʃə/ /ˈpɪk(t)ʃɚ/ /ˈpɪt͡ʃɚ/ pictures n
afbeelding figuur illustratie plaatje portret prent
A representation of anything (as a person, a landscape, a building) upon canvas, paper, or other surface, by drawing, painting, printing, photography, etc.
foto plaatje
A photograph.
film bios cinema
(in the plural, informal) ("the pictures") Cinema (as a form of entertainment).

picture book picture books n
prentenboek
A book for young children in which the narrative is accompanied by illustrations.

picture dictionary picture dictionaries n
beeldwoordenboek
A dictionary that includes pictures to help identify things.

picture frame /ˈpɪktʃə ˌfɹeɪm/ /ˈpɪkt͡ʃɚ ˌfɹeɪm/ picture frames n
fotolijst
The frame into which a picture is placed.

picturesque /pɪkt͡ʃəˈɹɛsk/ more picturesque most picturesque adj
pittoresk schilderachtig
Resembling or worthy of a picture or painting; having the qualities of a picture or painting; pleasingly beautiful.

piculet piculets n
dwergspecht
A small woodpecker of the genus Picumnus and other genera in subfamily Picumninae.

pie /paɪ/ /pɑɪ/ pies n
taart pastei
A type of pastry that consists of an outer crust and a filling.
A paper plate covered in cream, shaving foam or custard that is thrown or rubbed in someone’s face for comical purposes, to raise money for charity, or as a form of political protest; a custard pie; a cream pie.

pie chart pie charts n
cirkeldiagram
A pictorial graph in the shape of a circle, with segments representing related proportions

pie in the sky /ˈpaɪ ən ðə ˈskaɪ/ /ˈpaɪ ɪn ðə ˈskaɪ/ n
luchtkasteel
(idiomatic) A fanciful notion; an unrealistic or ludicrous concept; the illusory promise of a desired outcome that is unlikely to happen.

pie iron pie irons n
tosti-ijzer
An electrical device for making sandwiches.

piece /piːs/ pieces n
stuk onderdeel deel
A part of a larger whole, usually in such a form that it is able to be separated from other parts.
stuk
(chess) One of the figures used in playing chess, specifically a higher-value figure as distinguished from a pawn; by extension, a similar counter etc. in other games.
A coin, especially one valued at less than the principal unit of currency.
An artistic creation, such as a painting, sculpture, musical composition, literary work, etc.
(baseball, uncountable) Used to describe a pitch that has been hit but not well, usually either being caught by the opposing team or going foul. Usually used in the past tense with get.

piece of cake /ˈpiːsə(v)ˈkeɪk/ pieces of cake n
eitje fluitje van een cent makkie
(idiomatic) A job, task or other activity that is pleasant – or, by extension, easy or simple.

piece of furniture pieces of furniture n
meubel meubelstuk
An item of furniture; any item, such as a table or cupboard, that constitutes furniture.

piece of meat pieces of meat n
stuk vlees
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see piece,‎ of,‎ meat.
lustobject stuk vlees
(slang) A person considered to exist only for sexual gratification.

piece of shit pieces of shit n
schoelje
(idiomatic, derogatory, vulgar) A despicable person.

piece rate piece rates n
stukloon stuktarief
The monetary amount paid per unit of production in the reward scheme of piece work, contrasting with hourly wage and salary.

piecemeal /ˈpiːs.miːl/ adv
mondjesmaat
Piece by piece; in small amounts, stages, or degrees.
met stukjes en beetjes
Into pieces or parts.

pied avocet pied avocets n
kluut
Recurvirostra avosetta, a black and white wading bird of temperate Europe and western and central Asia, wintering in Africa and south Asia.

pied bushchat pied bushchats n
zwarte roodborsttapuit
Saxicola caprata, an Asian flycatcher

pied wagtail pied wagtails n
rouwkwikstaart
A small passerine bird, Motacilla alba yarrellii.

pied wheatear pied wheatears n
bonte tapuit
Oenanthe pleschanka, an Old World flycatcher native to Asia

piehole pieholes n
bek taartgat waffel
(slang, offensive) A person's mouth.

pieing pieings n
taartgooien
An instance of throwing a pie at someone, often a politician or other powerful or influential person as a means of protest.

pier /pɪə(ɹ)/ /pɪɹ/ piers n
pier
A raised platform built from the shore out over water, supported on piles; used to secure, or provide access to shipping; a jetty.
A similar structure, especially at a seaside resort, used to provide entertainment.
pijler
A structure supporting the junction between two spans of a bridge.

piercing /ˈpɪəsɪŋ/ /ˈpɪɹsɪŋ/ piercings n
piercing
A hole made in the body so that jewellery can be worn through it.

pierogi /pəˈɹoːɡi/ /pɛˈɾoːɡi/ pierogi pierogies pierogis n
pierogi
(North America) A square- or crescent-shaped dumpling of unleavened dough, stuffed with sauerkraut, cheese, mashed potatoes, cabbage, onion, meat, or any combination of these, or with a fruit filling.

pietism /ˈpʌɪətɪz(ə)m/ pietisms n
piëtisme
(Christianity, often capitalized) A movement in the Lutheran church in the 17th and 18th centuries, calling for a return to practical and devout Christianity.

piety /ˈpaɪ.ɪ.ti/ pieties n
vroomheid
(uncountable, religion) Reverence and devotion to God.

pig /ˈpɪɡ/ pigs n
varken zwijn
Any of several mammalian species of the genus Sus, having cloven hooves, bristles and a nose adapted for digging; especially the domesticated animal Sus domesticus.
(derogatory, slang) A dirty or slovenly person.
varken zwijn slokop
(derogatory, slang) Someone who overeats or eats rapidly and noisily.
smeris flik hoer juut kankerlijer kit
(now, chiefly, US, UK, Australia, derogatory, slang) A police officer. [From ante 1785.]
zwijn smeerlap
(engineering) A device for cleaning or inspecting the inside of an oil or gas pipeline, or for separating different substances within the pipeline. Named for the pig-like squealing noise made by their progress.

pig Latin n
pig Latin
A type of wordplay in which (English) words are altered by moving the leading phonetic of a word to the end and appending -ay [eɪ̯], except when the word begins with a vowel, in which case "-way" [weɪ̯] is suffixed with no leading phonetic change. {| class="examples floatright" style="background-color: #f8f9fa;border: 1px solid #a2a9b1; border-collapse:separate;-moz-box-sizing: content-box; margin: 6px 0 16px 23px; padding: 5px; width: 18em;" ! style="text-align: left; border-bottom: 1px solid #DDD"
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pig in a poke pigs in a poke pigs in pokes n
een kat in de zak kopen
(idiomatic) Something whose true value is concealed or unknown and may be lower than expected by the buyer or claimed by the seller, especially something offered for sale.

pig out v
binnenschrokken schrokken
(slang, intransitive) To eat voraciously or ravenously; to gorge oneself.

pigeon /ˈpɪ.d͡ʒən/ /ˈpɪ.d͡ʒɪn/ pigeons n
duif doffer duivin duifje mannetjesduif vrouwtjesduif
One of several birds of the family Columbidae, which consists of more than 300 species.

pigeon guillemot pigeon guillemots n
duifzeekoet
A species of guillemot endemic to the Pacific Ocean, Cepphus columba.

pigeon racing n
duivensport postduivensport
The sport of releasing specially trained homing pigeons (racing pigeons), which then return to their homes over a carefully measured distance.

pigeonhole pigeonholes n
duivenhok duiventil
One of an array of compartments for housing pigeons in a pigeon loft (dovecote).
vak
(by extension) One of an array of compartments for receiving mail and other messages at a college, office, etc.
One of an array of compartments for storing scrolls at a library.

pigeonhole v
hokjesdenken
To categorize; especially to limit or be limited to a particular category, role, etc.

piggy bank piggy banks n
spaarvarken spaarpot
A small container, sometimes in the form of a pig, to store small saved coins in. Often the "bank" must be broken open to retrieve the contents.

piggyback adv
meeliften
On somebody's back or shoulders.

piglet /ˈpɪɡ.lət/ piglets n
big biggetje
A young pig

pigment /ˈpɪɡ.mənt/ pigments n
pigment
(biology) Any color in plant or animal cells
pigment kleurstof
A dry colorant, usually an insoluble powder

pigment /ˈpɪɡ.mənt/ v
kleuren pigmenteren
(transitive) To add color or pigment to something.

pigs might fly phraseologicalUnit
maak dat de kat wijs

pigskin pigskins n
varkensleer
Leather made from the skin of a pig.

pigsty /ˈpɪɡstaɪ/ pigsties n
varkensstal zwijnenstal
An enclosure where pigs are kept, either a building or part of one.
zwijnenstal
(colloquial) A dirty or very untidy place.

pika /ˈpaɪkə/ pikas n
fluithaas
Any of several small, furry mammals, similar to guinea pigs, but related to rabbits, of the family Ochotonidae, from the mountains of North America and Asia.

pike /paɪk/ pikes n
piek
(military, historical) A very long spear used two-handed by infantry soldiers for thrusting (not throwing), both for attacks on enemy foot soldiers and as a countermeasure against cavalry assaults.
snoek
Any carnivorous freshwater fish of the genus Esox, especially the northern pike, Esox lucius.

pikeman pikemen n
piekdrager
A soldier armed with a pike.

pilaf pilafs n
pilaff
A dish made by browning grain, typically rice, in oil and then cooking it with a seasoned broth, to which meat and/or vegetables may be added.

pilaster /pɪˈlastə/ /pɪˈlæstɚ/ pilasters n
pilaster wandpilaster
(structural, _, architecture) A column or short wing wall attached to the foundation wall which provides lateral support, or to support a vertical load that does not fall on the foundation wall.

pilcrow /ˈpɪl.kɹoʊ/ /ˈpɪl.kɹəʊ/ pilcrows n
alineateken
(typesetting) A symbol designating a paragraph break.

pile /paɪl/ piles n
stapel
A mass of things heaped together; a heap.
punt
(heraldiccharge) One of the ordinaries or subordinaries having the form of a wedge, usually placed palewise, with the broadest end uppermost.

pile driver adj
keihard krachtig
Forceful.

pile driver pile drivers n
heistelling
A machine for forcing a pile, a long beam, into the ground as part of the construction of a foundation; usually by raising a weight and then dropping it on the beam.

pile of crap piles of crap n
schijtzooi shitzooi
(vulgar, slang) Any worthless structure or device.

pile of shit piles of shit n
schijtzooi shitzooi
(vulgar, slang) Any worthless structure or device.

pile up v
stapelen
(transitive) To form a pile, stack, or heap.

pileated woodpecker pileated woodpeckers n
Noord-Amerikaanse helmspecht
A large woodpecker native to North America, Dryocopus pileatus

pilfer /ˈpɪl.fə/ /ˈpɪl.fɚ/ v
jatten stelen
(ambitransitive) To steal in small quantities, or articles of small value; to practise petty theft.

pilferage /ˈpɪlf(ə)ɹɪd͡ʒ/ pilferages n
kruimeldiefstal
The individual act or recurring practice of stealing items of low value, especially in small quantities, for which the legal term is petty theft.

pilferer pilferers n
kruimeldief
One who pilfers.

pilgrim /ˈpɪlɡɹɪm/ pilgrims n
pelgrim
One who travels, especially on a journey to visit sites of religious significance.

pilgrimage /ˈpɪlɡɹɪmɪd͡ʒ/ pilgrimages n
bedevaart pelgrimstocht
A journey made to a sacred place, or a religious journey.

pill /pɪl/ [pʰɪɫ] pills n
pil
(broadly) A small, usually round or cylindrical object designed for easy swallowing, usually containing some sort of medication.
(informal, uncountable, definite, i.e. used with "the") Contraceptive medication, usually in the form of a pill to be taken by a woman; an oral contraceptive pill.

pillage /ˈpɪl.əd͡ʒ/ /ˈpɪl.ɪd͡ʒ/ pillages n
oorlogsbuiit
The spoils of war.
plundering
The act of pillaging.

pillage /ˈpɪl.əd͡ʒ/ /ˈpɪl.ɪd͡ʒ/ v
plunderen
(ambitransitive) To loot or plunder by force, especially in time of war.

pillar /ˈpɪlə/ /ˈpɪlɚ/ pillars n
pilaar pijler zuil
(architecture) A large post, often used as supporting architecture.

pillarization n
verzuiling
The act or process of pillarizing.

pillarize v
verzuilen
(society, ergative) To divide into social pillars, in which each social group has its own social institutions.

pillion /ˈpɪljən/ pillions n
duo

pillock pillocks n
eikel stomkop
(UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, derogatory, slang) A stupid or annoying person; a simpleton; a fool.

pillory /ˈpɪləɹi/ pillories n
schandpaal
A framework on a post, with holes for the hands and head, used as a means of punishment and humiliation.

pillory /ˈpɪləɹi/ v
aan de schandpaal hangen aan de schandpaal zetten
(transitive) To put in a pillory.
beschamen bespotten vernederen
(transitive) To subject to humiliation, scorn, ridicule or abuse.
aan de schandpaal nagelen afbreken bekritiseren kritiseren
(transitive) To criticize harshly.

pillow /ˈpɛloʊ/ /ˈpɪloʊ/ /ˈpɪləʊ/ pillows n
kussen hoofdkussen oorkussen
A soft cushion used to support the head in bed.

pillowcase /ˈpɘlɐʉˌkæes/ /ˈpɘlɘˌkæes/ /ˈpɪloʊˌkeɪs/ /ˈpɪləʊˌkeɪs/ /ˈpɪləˌkeɪs/ pillowcases n
kussensloop
A washable, easily removable cloth cover for pillows.

pilomotor reflex n
kippenvel
Raised skin, usually caused by the involuntary erection of hairs on the neck or arms caused by cold, excitement, or fear.

pilot /ˈpaɪlət/ adj
demo- piloot- test-
Made or used as a test or demonstration of capability.

pilot /ˈpaɪlət/ pilots n
loods
A person who knows well the depths and currents of a harbor or coastal area, who is hired by a vessel to help navigate the harbor or coast.
piloot vliegenier
(aviation) A person who is in charge of the controls of an aircraft.
pilootaflevering pilot
(television) A sample episode of a proposed TV series produced to decide if it should be made or not. If approved, typically the first episode of an actual TV series.

pilot light pilot lights n
waakvlam
A small, persistent flame used to ignite gas.

pilot whale pilot whales n
griend grindewal
Either of two species of whale in the genus Globicephala, dark grey in colour.

pimp /pɪmp/ pimps n
pooier
Someone who solicits customers for prostitution and acts as manager for a group of prostitutes; a pander.

pimpernel /ˈpɪmpənɛl/ pimpernels n
guichelheil
Any of various plants of the genus Anagallis, having small red, white or purple flowers, especially the scarlet pimpernel (Anagallis arvensis). [from 15th c.]

pimple /ˈpɪmp(ə)l/ pimples n
puist pukkel
(dermatology) An inflamed (raised and colored) spot on the surface of the skin that is usually painful and fills with pus.
ellendeling etter puistenkop
(slang) An annoying person.

pimpmobile pimpmobiles n
pooierbak
(slang) An extravagantly large or ornate automobile, presumably suitable for a pimp.

pin /pɪn/ [pʰɪn] pins n
speld pin
A needle without an eye (usually) made of drawn-out steel wire with one end sharpened and the other flattened or rounded into a head, used for fastening.
pin speldje
(US) A simple accessory that can be attached to clothing with a pin or fastener, often round and bearing a design, logo or message, and used for decoration, identification or to show political affiliation, etc.
penning
(chess) Either a scenario in which moving a lesser piece to escape from attack would expose a more valuable piece to being taken instead, or one where moving a piece is impossible as it would place the king in check.

pin /pɪn/ [pʰɪn] v
vastpinnen
(often followed by a preposition such as "to" or "on") To fasten or attach (something) with a pin.

pin the tail on the donkey n
ezeltje-prik
(games) A children's game involving pinning a piece of material on a specified spot while blindfolded.

pinafore /ˈpɪ.nəˌfɔ(ɹ)/ pinafores n
overgooier
A sleeveless dress, often similar to an apron, generally worn over other clothes, and most often worn by young girls as an overdress.

pinball /ˈpɪnˌbɔːl/ pinballs n
flipperkast flipperspel
(games) A game, played on a device with a sloping base, in which the player operates a spring-loaded plunger to shoot a ball, between obstacles, and attempts to hit targets and score points.

pinball machine pinball machines n
flipperautomaat flipperkast
(This entry is a translation hub.) A machine specially built to be used to play games of pinball.

pince-nez /pænsˈneɪ/ /pæ̃sˈneɪ/ pince-nez n
knijpbril pince-nez
temple-less eyeglasses that clip to the bridge of the nose

pincer attack pincer attacks n
tangbeweging
(military) An attack in which two or more forces attack from multiple sides at once.

pincers /ˈpɪnsəɹz/ n
knijptang
A gripping tool, pivoted like a pair of scissors, but with blunt jaws.

pinch /pɪnt͡ʃ/ pinches n
snuifje snufje
A small amount of powder or granules, such that the amount could be held between fingertip and thumb tip.

pinch /pɪnt͡ʃ/ v
knijpen
To squeeze a small amount of a person's skin and flesh, making it hurt.

pinch of salt pinches of salt n
korreltje zout snufje zout
A small amount of salt.

pinch off v
afknijpen
To separate (something) from something else, using a pinching motion.

pine /paɪn/ pines n
den pijnboom dennenboom
(countable, uncountable) Any coniferous tree of the genus Pinus.

pine /paɪn/ v
smachten
(intransitive) To long, to yearn so much that it causes suffering.
treuren
(transitive) To grieve or mourn for.

pine bunting pine buntings n
witkopgors
Emberiza leucocephalos, a passerine bird in the bunting family Emberizidae.

pine grosbeak pine grosbeaks n
haakbek
Pinicola enucleator, a large member of the true finch family, Fringillidae.

pine marten pine martens n
boommarter
A species of marten native to Northern Europe, Martes martes.

pine nut /ˈpaɪn ˌnʌt/ pine nuts n
pijnboompit
The edible seed of any of several species of evergreen pine, especially Pinus pinea, Pinus cembra, and Pinus cembroides.

pine weevil pine weevils n
dennensnuitkever
Hylobius abietis, a species of weevil that can cause damage on young spruce seedlings.

pineal gland /ˈpaɪ.niːəl ˌɡlænd/ /ˈpɪ.niːəl ˌɡlænd/ pineal glands n
epifyse pijnappelklier
(anatomy, neuroanatomy) A small, pinecone-shaped endocrine gland found near the centre of the brain that produces melatonin.

pineapple /ˈpaɪnæpəl/ /ˈpaɪnəpəl/ /ˌpaɪnˈæpəl/ pineapples n
ananas
(uncountable) The flesh of a pineapple fruit used as a food item.
(slang) An Australian fifty dollar note.
A decorative carving of a pineapple fruit used as a symbol of hospitality.

pinecone pinecones n
dennenappel pijnappel
A seed-bearing conical fruit of a pine tree.

pinesap pinesaps n
stofzaad
A myco-heterotroph (Monotropa hypopitys), formerly thought to be a saprophyte, having racemes of drooping flowers.

pinewood pinewoods n
pijnboomhout pinushout vurenhout
(uncountable) The wood of a pine
pijnboombos pijnboomwoud pijnbos pinusbos
(countable) A forest or grove of pine trees, either natural or as a plantation

ping /pi(ː)ŋ/ /pʰɪŋ/ v
pingen
(networking) To send a packet in order to determine whether a host is present, particularly by use of the ping utility.

pink /pɪŋk/ [pʰɪŋk] pinker pinkest adj
roze rooskleurig
Having a colour between red and white; pale red.

pink /pɪŋk/ [pʰɪŋk] pinks n
anjer
(color) A colour reminiscent of pinks, the flowers. [from 17th c.]
roze
Pale red.

pink jersey pink jerseys n
roze trui
(cycling) A pink shirt worn by the leader in the Giro d'Italia.

pink-eared duck pink-eared ducks n
lepelbekeend
A species of duck, Malacorhynchus membranaceus, endemic to Australia.

pink-footed goose pink-footed geese n
kleine rietgans
Anser brachyrhynchus, a goose that breeds in Greenland, Iceland, etc.

pinna /ˈpɪnə/ pinnae pinnas n
oorschelp
(anatomy) The visible part of the ear that resides outside of the head, the auricle; outer ear excluding the ear canal.

pinnacle /ˈpɪnəkəl/ pinnacles n
spits top
The highest point.
spits
(geology) A tall, sharp and craggy rock or mountain.
toppunt
(figuratively) An all-time high; a point of greatest achievement or success.
pinakel fiaal
(architectural element) An upright member, generally ending in a small spire, used to finish a buttress, to constitute a part in a proportion, as where pinnacles flank a gable or spire.

pinocytosis n
pinocytose
(biology) A form of endocytosis in which material enters a cell through its membrane and is incorporated in vesicles for digestion.

pinprick pinpricks n
speldenprik

pinstripe /ˈpɪnˌstɹaɪp/ pinstripes n
krijtstreep
A very thin stripe on a fabric or other surface.

pintle /ˈpɪntəl/ pintles n
pen stift
(nautical) A pin or bolt, usually vertical, which acts as a pivot for a hinge or a rudder.

pinto bean pinto beans n
kievitsboon pintoboon
(US, usually, in plural) Any bean of several varieties of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris), common in the US and Mexico.

pinwheel pinwheels n
windmolentje
An artificial flower with a stem, usually plastic, for children: the flower spins round in the wind, like a small paper windmill.

pinworm pinworms n
aarsmade
Any of several nematode worms, of the family Oxyuridae, that are parasitic to mammals

pion /ˈpaɪɒn/ pions n
pion
(particle) Any of three semistable mesons, having positive, negative or neutral charge, composed of up and down quarks/antiquarks.

pioneer /ˌpaɪ.əˈniɹ/ /ˌpaɪ.əˈnɪə(ɹ)/ /ˌpaɪ.əˈnɪɹ/ pioneers n
pionier
One who goes before, as into the wilderness, preparing the way for others to follow.
pioneer
(Communism) A member of a children’s organization operated by the Communist Party, typically in the second of three stages toward becoming an member of the Party itself.

pioneer species pioneer species n
pioniersoort
A hardy species that is among the first to colonize a previously disrupted or damaged ecosystem.

pioneering adj
baanbrekend wegbereidend toonaangevend
Involving accomplishments or activities that have not been done before, or developing or using new methods or techniques.

pious /ˈpaɪəs/ more pious most pious adj
vroom
Of or pertaining to piety, exhibiting piety, devout, god-fearing.

pip /pɪp/ pips n
pip
Any of various respiratory diseases in birds, especially infectious coryza. [from the 15th c.]
pit
(obsolete) A pippin, seed of any kind.
stip
One of the spots or symbols on a playing card, domino, die, etc.
piep
One of a series of very short, electronically produced tones, used, for example, to count down the final few seconds before a given time or to indicate that a caller using a payphone needs to make further payment to continue the call.

pip-squeak pip-squeaks n
opdonder
A small and insignificant person.

pipe /paɪp/ pipes n
fluit
(musical instrument) A wind instrument consisting of a tube, often lined with holes to allow for adjustment in pitch, sounded by blowing into the tube. [from 10th c.]
orgelpijp pijp
(music) A tube used to produce sound in an organ; an organ pipe. [from 14th c.]
sluisteken
The key or sound of the voice. [from 16th c.]
(lacrosse) One of the goalposts of the goal.
(computing, typography) The character |. [from 20th c.]
pijp buis
A rigid tube that transports water, steam, or other fluid, as used in plumbing and numerous other applications. [from 10th c.]

pipe bomb pipe bombs n
pijpbom
(explosives) An improvised explosive device consisting of blasting powder or other explosive material encased in a metal pipe to increase the blast effect.

pipe cleaner pipe cleaners n
pijpewisser
A piece of flexible wire in which tufted fabric is twisted and which is used to clean out the stem of a tobacco pipe or other narrow tube. It can be also used for arts and crafts

pipe cutter pipe cutters n
pijpsnijder
A hand-held tool used by plumbers to cut pipe.

pipe dream pipe dreams n
luchtkasteel wensdroom
(idiomatic) A plan, desire, or idea that will not likely work; a near impossibility.

pipe wrench pipe wrenches n
pijptang stillsonsleutel
An adjustable wrench (British spanner) with a toothed jaw for gripping pipe, frequently used by a plumber or pipe fitter, to loosen and tighten pipes with threaded connections.

pipeline /ˈpaɪpˌlaɪn/ pipelines n
pijpleiding pijplijn
A conduit made of pipes used to convey water, gas or petroleum etc.

pipette /paɪˈpɛt/ /pɪˈpɛt/ pipettes n
pipet
(sciences) A small tube, often with an enlargement or bulb in the middle, and usually graduated, used for transferring or delivering measured quantities of a liquid. [from 19th c.]

pipette /paɪˈpɛt/ /pɪˈpɛt/ v
pipetteren
To transfer or measure the volume of a liquid using a pipette.

pipeweed /ˈpaɪpwiːd/ /ˈpaɪpˌwid/ n
pijpkruid
(smoking) Tobacco prepared for smoking in a pipe; also, the leaves of herbs or other plants prepared for such use.

pipistrelle /pɪpɪˈstɹɛl/ pipistrelles n
dwergvleermuis
Any of various species of bats of the genus Pipistrellus.

pipit /ˈpɪpɪt/ pipits n
pieper
Any of various small passerine birds, mainly from the genus Anthus, that are often drab, ground feeding insectivores of open country.

piquant /piːˈkɑːnt/ /ˈpiːkwənt/ /ˈpiːkənt/ /ˈpiːˌkɑːnt/ more piquant most piquant adj
pikant
Favorably stimulating to the palate; pleasantly spicy; tangy. [from 17th c.]

piracy /ˈpaɪɹəsi/ piracies n
kaping piraterij zeeroverij
(nautical) Robbery at sea, a violation of international law; taking a ship away from the control of those who are legally entitled to it.
kaping
A similar violation of international law, such as hijacking of an aircraft.
piraterij
The unauthorized duplication of goods protected by intellectual property law.
etherpiraterij piraterij zendpiraterij
The operation of an unlicensed radio or television station.

piranha /pɪˈɹæn(j)ə/ /pɪˈɹɑn(j)ə/ /pɪˈɹɑːn(j)ə/ piranha piranhas n
piranha
(ichthyology) Any of the carnivorous or frugivorous freshwater fish living in South American rivers and belonging to the subfamily Serrasalminae.

piranha solution piranha solutions n
piranha-oplossing
A mixture of sulfuric acid and hydrogen peroxide.

pirate /ˈpaɪ̯(ə)ɹət/ /ˈpaɪ̯(ə)ɹɪt/ more pirate most pirate adj
gepirateerd
Illegally imitated or reproduced, said of a trademarked product or copyrighted work, or of the counterfeit itself.

pirate /ˈpaɪ̯(ə)ɹət/ /ˈpaɪ̯(ə)ɹɪt/ pirates n
piraat zeerover boekanier kaper vrijbuiter
A criminal who plunders at sea; commonly attacking merchant vessels, though often pillaging port towns.
piraat
(by extension) One who breaks intellectual property laws by reproducing protected works without permission.

pirate /ˈpaɪ̯(ə)ɹət/ /ˈpaɪ̯(ə)ɹɪt/ v
pirateren zeeroven
(transitive) To appropriate by piracy; to plunder at sea.
pirateren
(transitive, intellectual property) To create and/or sell an unauthorized copy of.

pirate ship /ˈpaɪ.ɹət ˌʃɪp/ pirate ships n
piratenschip roofschip roversschip zeeroversschip
Any ship manned by pirates, especially a large wooden sailing ship armed with cannons and flying a Jolly Roger, as stereotyped in literature and film.

piscatory ring piscatory rings n
vissersring
(Roman Catholicism) A ring worn by popes, representing the first pope and Christian apostle Peter, who had been a fisherman.

pisciculture /ˈpɪsɪˌkʌlt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ piscicultures n
viskweek visteelt
The rearing or cultivation of fish.

piss /pɪs/ pisses n
pis
(somewhat vulgar, slang, usually, _, uncountable) Urine. [from 14th c.]

piss /pɪs/ v
piesen pissen zeiken

piss off v
oprotten flikker op opdonderen opflikkeren ophoepelen ophoeren
(Commonwealth, idiomatic, intransitive, vulgar, colloquial) To leave, to go away. [from mid-20th c.]

pissaladière /ˌpisɑlɑdˈjɛɹ/ /ˌpɪsaladˈjɛː/ pissaladières n
uienpizza
A pie from southern France, similar to pizza, without tomatoes or cheese, usually topped with onions, anchovies and black olives.

pistachio /pɪsˈtæʃi.əʊ/ /pɪsˈtæʃioʊ/ /pɪsˈtɑʃioʊ/ pistachioes pistachios n
pistache
The nutlike fruit of this tree.

pistil pistils n
stamper
(botany) A discrete organ in the center of a flower capable of receiving pollen and producing a fruit, it is divided into an ovary, style and stigma. [from 18th c.]

pistol /ˈpɪstəl/ pistols n
pistool
A handgun[1570s]
A creative and unpredictable jokester, a constant source of entertainment and surprises.
opdondertje
(Southern US) A small boy who is bright, alert and very active.

piston /ˈpɪstən/ pistons n
zuiger piston
A solid disk or cylinder that fits inside a hollow cylinder, and moves under pressure (as in an engine) or displaces fluid (as in a pump)

piston engine piston engines n
zuigermotor
Any of several types of engine having cylinders containing reciprocating pistons, in which a crankshaft is turned by pistons moving up and down within cylinders; many internal combustion engines and many steam engines have such a mechanism.

pit /pɪt/ [pʰɪʔt] pits n
pit
A seed inside a fruit; a stone or pip inside a fruit.
(motor racing) An area at a racetrack used for refueling and repairing the vehicles during a race.
kuil put
Formerly, that part of a theatre, on the floor of the house, below the level of the stage and behind the orchestra; now, in England, commonly the part behind the stalls; in the United States, the parquet; also, the occupants of such a part of a theatre.

pit /pɪt/ [pʰɪʔt] v
pitten
(intransitive, motor racing) To return to the pits during a race for refuelling, tyre changes, repairs etc.

pit bull terrier pit bull terriers n
pitbull pitbullterriër
A medium-sized dog historically bred for dogfighting.

pit lane pit lanes n
pitstraat
(motor racing) A lane adjacent (usually on the inner curve) to a racetrack where the competing teams' garages are situated.

pit stop /ˈpɪt.stɑp/ pit stops n
pitsstop pitstop
(motor racing) A stop made during an automobile race at the pit to refuel and perform other periodic maintenance on the vehicle.
plaspauze tankpauze
A brief stop for fuel, rest and/or refreshment during an automobile journey.

pitch /pɪt͡ʃ/ pitches n
hars pek
A sticky, gummy substance secreted by trees; sap.
toonhoogte
(music, phonetics) The perceived frequency of a sound or note.
(music) The standard to which a group of musical instruments are tuned or in which a piece is performed, usually by reference to the frequency to which the musical note A above middle C is tuned.
pek
A dark, extremely viscous material remaining in still after distilling crude oil and tar.
worp
(baseball) The act of pitching a baseball.
verkooppraatje
An effort to sell or promote something.

pitch /pɪt͡ʃ/ v
intoneren
(intransitive) To produce a note of a given pitch.
gooien werpen
(transitive, or, intransitive, baseball) To throw (the ball) toward a batter at home plate.

pitch-black more pitch-black most pitch-black adj
pikzwart
Very dark; without light.

pitch-dark adj
pikzwart
Absolutely dark or black; as dark as pitch.

pitcher /ˈpɪtʃ.ə/ /ˈpɪt͡ʃ.ɚ/ [ˈpɪʔt͡ʃə] [ˈpɪʔt͡ʃɚ] pitchers n
kan
A wide-mouthed, deep vessel for holding liquids, with a spout or protruding lip and a handle; a water jug or jar with a large ear or handle.
werper
(baseball, softball) The player who delivers the ball to the batter.

pitchfork /ˈpɪt͡ʃˌfɔɹk/ pitchforks n
riek hooivork mestvork
An agricultural tool comprising a fork with sparse, light tines, attached to a long handle, used for pitching hay (especially loose hay) high up onto a stack (as on a wagon or haystack, or into a haymow).

pitfall /ˈpɪtfɔl/ /ˈpɪtfɔːl/ pitfalls n
valkuil
(figurative) A potential, unsuspected, hidden problem, hazard, or danger that is easily encountered but not immediately obvious.
(literal) A type of trap consisting of a concealed pit in the ground, which the victim is supposed to fall into and not be able to get out from.

pith /pɪθ/ piths n
merg
The soft, spongy substance inside plant parts; specifically, the parenchyma in the centre of the roots and stems of many plants and trees.
kern
The essential or vital part of something; the essence.

pithouse pithouses n
kuilhuis
(archaeology) A primitive building partially dug into the ground and roofed over.

pithy /ˈpɪθi/ pithier pithiest adj
beknopt bondig kernachtig
Concise and meaningful.
mergachtig rijk aan merg
Of, like, or abounding in pith; spongy or having small holes or pits.

pitiful /ˈpɪt.ɪ.fl̩/ pitifuller pitifullest adj
deplorabel triest
zielig
So appalling or sad that one feels or should feel sorry for it; eliciting pity.

pitiless /ˈpɪtɪləs/ more pitiless most pitiless adj
meedogenloos onbarmhartig
having, or showing, no pity; merciless, ruthless

pittance /ˈpɪtəns/ [ˈpʰɪʔn̩s] pittances n
schijntje

pituitary /pɪˈtjuːɪt(ə)ɹi/ /pɪˈtuɪˌtɛɹi/ /pɪˈt͡ʃuːɪt(ə)ɹi/ adj
hypofysaal
(anatomy) Of or relating to the pituitary gland.

pituitary /pɪˈtjuːɪt(ə)ɹi/ /pɪˈtuɪˌtɛɹi/ /pɪˈt͡ʃuːɪt(ə)ɹi/ pituitaries n
hypofyse
(anatomy) The pituitary gland together with the pituitary stalk.

pituitary gland pituitary glands n
hypofyse
(anatomy) An endocrine gland, about the size of a pea, that sits in a small, bony cavity at the base of the brain whose secretions control the other endocrine glands and influence growth, metabolism, and maturation.

pity /ˈpɪ.ti/ pities n
medelijden deernis
(uncountable) A feeling of sympathy at the misfortune or suffering of someone or something.
jammer spijtig
(countable) Something regrettable.

pity /ˈpɪ.ti/ v
beklagen

pityriasis /ˌpɪtəˈɹaɪəsɪs/ pityriases n
zemelenuitslag
(pathology) Any of several varieties of skin diseases characterized by the shedding of flakes or scales, such as dandruff. [from 17th c.]

pivot table pivot tables n
draaitabel
(computing) A summary table used for automatic sorting, counting and averaging of the data in another table or spreadsheet.

pivotal /ˈpɪvətəl/ more pivotal most pivotal adj
cruciaal doorslaggevend
Being of crucial importance; central, key.

pixel /ˈpɪksəl/ /ˈpɪksɛl/ pixels n
pixel
One of the tiny dots that make up the representation of an image in a computer's memory.

pixel hunt pixel hunts n
pixeljacht
(video games) a search for a small, onscreen, hard-to-find object in a graphic adventure puzzle video game

pixel hunting n
pixeljagen
(video games) Looking for a small, onscreen, hard-to-find object in a graphic adventure puzzle video game

pizza /ˈpiːt.sə/ [ˈpʰit.sə] pizzas pizze n
pizza
(uncountable) A baked Italian dish of a thinly rolled bread crust typically topped before baking with tomato sauce, cheese, and other ingredients such as meat or vegetables.
(countable) A single instance of this dish.

pizza cutter pizza cutters n
pizzasnijder
A wheel-bladed knife used for cutting pizzas.

pizzeria /ˌpiːt.səˈɹiː.ə/ pizzerias pizzerie n
pizzeria
A restaurant that bakes and sells pizzas.

pièce de résistance /piˈɛs də ɹəˈzɪs.tɑ̃s/ pièces de résistance n
levenswerk magnum opus meesterwerk pièce de résistance
A masterpiece; the most memorable accomplishment of one’s career or lifetime.

piñata /pɪnˈjæ.tə/ /pɪnˈjɑː.tə/ piñatas n
piñata
(Latin American culture) A doll or other decorated container that is filled with candy and hit with a hammer or a stick by blindfolded children during birthday parties or other celebrations until the candy falls out.

placard /ˈplæk.ɑɹd/ /ˈplæk.ɑːd/ /ˈplæk.ɚd/ placards n
plakkaat
A sheet of paper or cardboard with a written or printed announcement on one side for display in a public place.

placate /pleɪˈkeɪt/ /pləˈkeɪt/ /ˈpleɪkeɪt/ v
bedaren kalmeren
(transitive) To calm; to bring peace to; to influence someone who was furious to the point that they become content or at least no longer irate.

place /pleɪs/ [pl̥eɪs] places n
huis tehuis thuis
(often, in street names or addresses) A street, sometimes but not always surrounding a public place, square, or plaza of the same name.
(obsolete) A passage or extract from a book or document.
plein
An open space, particularly a city square, market square, or courtyard.
plaats plek
A location or position in space.
positie plaats
Numerically, the column counting a certain quantity.

place /pleɪs/ [pl̥eɪs] v
plaatsen
(transitive) To put (someone or something) in a specific location.

place importance on v
belang hechten aan
To consider something to be important.

place mat place mats n
onderlegger placemat
A protective mat, usually heat-resistant, placed under a single person's tableware (including cutlery) at the dining table.

place of articulation places of articulation n
articulatiepunt plaats van articulatie
(phonetics, of a consonant) The point of contact, where an obstruction occurs in the vocal tract between an active (moving) articulator (typically some part of the tongue) and a passive (stationary) articulator (typically some part of the roof of the mouth).

place of worship places of worship n
bedehuis cultusplaats gebedshuis godshuis
A place, usually a building such as a church, mosque, synagogue or temple where believers can practise their faith.

placebo /pləˈsi.boʊ/ /pləˈsiː.bəʊ/ placeboes placebos n
placebo
(medicine) A dummy medicine containing no active ingredients; an inert treatment. [from 18th c.]

placebo effect placebo effects n
placebo-effect
(pharmacology) The tendency of any medication or treatment, even an inert or ineffective one, to exhibit results simply because the recipient believes that it will work.

placebo-controlled adj
placebogecontroleerd
(medicine, science, research) including a comparison (control) group with placebo. (describing clinical trials)

placeholder /ˈpleɪsˌhoʊldɚ/ placeholders n
invullen plaatshouder vulling vulsel
Something used or included temporarily or as a substitute for something that is not known or must remain generic; that which holds, denotes or reserves a place for something to come later.

placement test placement tests n
plaatsingstoets
A test done before a course, to determine the students' level of ability or knowledge.

placename /ˈpleɪsneɪm/ placenames n
plaatsnaam

placenta /pləˈsɛntə/ placentae placentas n
placenta moederkoek
(botany) In flowering plants, the part of the ovary where ovules develop; in non-flowering plants where the spores develop.

placental abruption placental abruptions n
plots loskomen van de moederkoek
The tearing away of the placenta from uterus or the breaking apart of the placenta.

placid /ˈplæs.ɪd/ placider placidest adj
rustig vreedzaam
calm and quiet; peaceful; tranquil

plagiarism /ˈpleɪd͡ʒəˌɹɪzm/ plagiarisms n
plagiaat
(uncountable) Copying of another person's ideas, text, or other creative work, and presenting it as one's own, especially without permission; plagiarizing.

plague /pleɪɡ/ /plɛɡ/ [pʰl̥eɪɡ] [pʰɫ̥ɛːɡ] plagues n
pest plaag
(often used with the, sometimes capitalized: the Plague) The bubonic plague, the pestilent disease caused by the virulent bacterium Yersinia pestis.
(pathology) An epidemic or pandemic caused by any pestilence, but specifically by the above disease.
plaag pest
A widespread affliction, calamity or destructive influx, especially when seen as divine retribution.
pest ellende kwelling
(figurative) A grave nuisance, whatever greatly irritates.

plague /pleɪɡ/ /plɛɡ/ [pʰl̥eɪɡ] [pʰɫ̥ɛːɡ] v
kwellen pesten
(transitive) To harass, pester or annoy someone persistently or incessantly.
teisteren
(transitive) To afflict with a disease or other calamity.

plaice /pleɪs/ plaice plaices n
pladijs
lange schar
Hippoglossoides platessoides (American plaice), of the North American Atlantic.
schol
Pleuronectes platessa (European plaice), commonly found in the North Sea and Irish Sea, with smooth brown skin and red or orange spots.

plain /pleɪn/ [pl̥eɪn] plainer plainest adj
eenvoudig
Ordinary; lacking adornment or ornamentation; unembellished. [from 14th c.]
kaal
(computing) Containing no extended or nonprinting characters (especially in plain text). [from 20th c.]

plain /pleɪn/ [pl̥eɪn] plains n
vlakte
An expanse of land with relatively low relief and few trees, especially a grassy expanse.

plain leaf warbler plain leaf warblers n
dwergtjiftjaf
Phylloscopus neglectus, a species of Old World warbler in the family Phylloscopidae.

plain-winged antshrike plain-winged antshrikes n
leikleurige mierklauwier
a passerine bird of the antbird family, Thamnophilus schistaceus

plains-wanderer /ˈpleɪnz.ˌwɒndəɹɜ/ plains-wanderers n
trapvechtkwartel
Pedionomus torquatus, a small quail-like bird in the monotypic family Pedionomidae, endemic to south-eastern Australia.

plaintiff /ˈpleɪntɪf/ plaintiffs n
eiser aanklager
(law, UK, _, historic, otherwise, current) A party bringing a suit in civil law against a defendant; accuser.

plan /plæn/ [plɛən] [pʰl̥æn] plans n
ontwerp schema
A drawing showing technical details of a building, machine, etc., with unwanted details omitted, and often using symbols rather than detailed drawing to represent doors, valves, etc.
plan
A set of intended actions, usually mutually related, through which one expects to achieve a goal.
plan ontwerp
A two-dimensional drawing of a building as seen from above with obscuring or irrelevant details such as roof removed, or of a floor of a building, revealing the internal layout; as distinct from the elevation.

plan /plæn/ [plɛən] [pʰl̥æn] v
ontwerpen
(transitive) To design (a building, machine, etc.).
plannen ontwerpen
(transitive) To create a plan for.
plannen van plan zijn
(intransitive) To intend.

plane /pleɪn/ planer planest adj
vlak
Of a surface: flat or level.

plane /pleɪn/ planes n
schaaf
(countable, carpentry) A tool for smoothing wood by removing thin layers from the surface.
vliegtuig
An airplane; an aeroplane.
plataan
(countable) A deciduous tree of the genus Platanus.
vlak
(geometry) A flat surface extending infinitely in all directions (e.g. horizontal or vertical plane).
A level of existence or development.

plane /pleɪn/ v
schaven
(transitive, carpentry) To smooth (wood) with a plane.
glijden
To glide or soar.

planer /ˈpleɪ̯n.ə/ /ˈpleɪ̯n.əɹ/ /ˈpɫeɪ̯n.ɚ/ planers n
schaaf
(woodworking) A tool which smooths a surface or makes one surface of a workpiece parallel to the tool's bed.

planet /ˈplænət/ /ˈplænɪt/ planets n
planeet zwerfster
(now, historical, or, astrology) Each of the seven major bodies which move relative to the fixed stars in the night sky—the Moon, Mercury, Venus, the Sun, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. [from 14thc.]
(astronomy) A body which is massive enough to be in hydrostatic equilibrium (generally resulting in being an ellipsoid) but not enough to attain nuclear fusion and, in IAU usage, which directly orbits a star (or star cluster) and dominates the region of its orbit; specifically, in the case of the Solar system, the eight major bodies of Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. [from 2006]

planet gear planet gears n
planeetwiel
(engineering) An epicyclic gear; the middle gears in a planetary gear system, spun by the central sun gear

planetarium /plænɪˈtɛːɹɪəm/ planetaria planetariums n
planetarium
A display museum in which images of stars and other astronomical phenomena are projected onto a domed ceiling.

planetary /ˈplænəˌtɛri/ /ˈplænɪtri/ /ˈplænɪtəri/ /ˈplænɪˌtɛəri/ adj
planetair
(astronomy) Of, or relating to planets, or the orbital motion of planets.

planetary aberration planetary aberrations n
planetaire afwijking

planetary gear planetary gears n
planeetwielmechanisme planetair tandwielstelsel
A system of gears that has a central gear wheel (sun gear) around which others (planet gears) rotate, often within an outer ring.

planetary nebula planetary nebulae planetary nebulas n
planetaire nevel
(astronomy) A nebulosity surrounding a dying red giant, consisting of material expelled by the star.

planetary science n
planeetkunde planetologie
That branch of astronomy that deals with the planets of the solar system.

planetary system planetary systems n
planetenstelsel

planetology n
planeetkunde planetologie
(astronomy) The study of planets, planetary systems and the solar system.

plangent /ˈplænd͡ʒənt/ more plangent most plangent adj
huilend klaaglijk luidklagend
Having a loud, mournful sound.

plank /plæŋk/ planks n
plank
A long, broad and thick piece of timber, as opposed to a board which is less thick.

planned economy planned economies n
planeconomie

planner /ˈplænɚ/ planners n
planner
One who plans.
agenda planner
A notebook or software in which one keeps reminders of items such as appointments, tasks, projects, and contacts.

planning permission /ˈplænɪŋ pəˈmɪʃən/ /ˈplænɪŋ pɚˈmɪʃən/ planning permissions n
bouwvergunning omgevingsvergunning
(Britain, construction, law) Legal permission granted by a government authority to construct on one's land, or to change the use of the land. [from mid 1940s]

plant /plænt/ /plɑːnt/ [pʰl̥eənt] [pʰl̥ænt] [pʰl̥ɑːnt] plants n
bedrijf centrale site
plant gewas
(botany) An organism that is not an animal, especially an organism capable of photosynthesis. Typically a small or herbaceous organism of this kind, rather than a tree.

plant /plænt/ /plɑːnt/ [pʰl̥eənt] [pʰl̥ænt] [pʰl̥ɑːnt] v
planten poten
(ambitransitive) To place (a seed or plant) in soil or other substrate in order that it may live and grow.

plant milk plant milks n
plantaardige melk
Any milk-like drink product that is derived from a plant source.

plant pot plant pots n
plantenpot

plantain /ˈplæn.teɪn/ /ˈplæntɪn/ /ˈplɑːntɪn/ [ˈplaː(n)ʔn̩] plantains n
weegbree
A plant of the genus Plantago, with a rosette of sessile leaves about 10 cm (4") long with a narrow part instead of a petiole, and with a spike inflorescence with the flower spacing varying widely among the species. See also psyllium.
bakbanaan
The fruit of the plant, usually cooked before eating and used like potatoes.

plantation /plænˈteɪʃən/ plantations n
plantage aanplanting
A large farm; estate or area of land designated for agricultural growth. Often includes housing for the owner and workers.

plantigrade /ˈplæntəˌɡɹeɪd/ /ˈplæntɪɡɹeɪd/ [ˈpleə̯ɾ̃əˌɡɹeɪ̯d] plantigrades n
zoolganger
(zoology) A plantigrade animal; an animal that walks with the entire sole of the foot on the ground.

plash /plæʃ/ v
pletsen
(intransitive) To splash.

plasma /ˈplæzmə/ plasmas plasmata n
plasma
(physics) A state of matter consisting of partially ionized gas and electrons.
(hematology) A clear component of blood or lymph containing fibrin.

plasma cell plasma cells n
plasmacel
(immunology) A form of B cell that produces antibodies after having reacted with its specific antigen in follicle centers.

plasmid /ˈplæzmɪd/ plasmids n
plasmide
(cytology) A loop of double-stranded DNA that is separate from and replicates independently of the chromosomes, most commonly found in bacteria, but also in archaeans and eukaryotic cells, and used in genetic engineering as a vector for gene transfer.

plaster /ˈpla.stə/ /ˈplæs.tɚ/ /ˈplɑː.stə/ v
stuken
(transitive) To hide or cover up, as if with plaster; to cover thickly.

plasterer plasterers n
stukadoor
A person whose occupation is to plaster walls.

plastic /ˈplæstɪk/ /ˈplɑːstɪk/ [ˈpʰlæstɪk] more plastic most plastic adj
plastisch
Capable of being moulded; malleable, flexible, pliant. [from 17th c.]
plastic
Made of plastic. [from 20th c.]

plastic /ˈplæstɪk/ /ˈplɑːstɪk/ [ˈpʰlæstɪk] plastics n
kunststof plastic plastiek
A synthetic, solid, hydrocarbon-based polymer, whether thermoplastic or thermosetting.
pinpas
(colloquial, metonym) Credit or debit cards used in place of cash to buy goods and services.
kunststof plastic
(figurative, slang) insincerity; fakeness, or a person who is fake or arrogant, or believes that they are better than the rest of the population.

plastic surgery plastic surgeries n
plastische chirurgie
Surgery to repair body parts, especially involving the transfer of tissue.

plasticity /ˈplæs.tɪs.ɪ.ti/ /ˈplɑːs.tɪs.ɪ.ti/ [ˈplæs.tɪs.ɪ.ɾi] [ˈpʰlæs.tɪs.ɪ.ti] [ˈpʰlæs.tɪs.ɪ.ɾi] plasticities n
plasticiteit

plasticizer /ˈplæs.tɪ.saɪ.zə/ plasticizers n
weekmaker
Any of various substances added to a material (such as plastic or concrete) in order to make it more pliable.

plastid plastids n
plastide
(cytology) Any of various organelles found in the cells of plants and algae, often concerned with photosynthesis

plat du jour plats du jour n
dagschotel

plate /pleɪt/ [pʰl̥eɪt] plates n
bord dienblad
A slightly curved but almost flat dish from which food is served or eaten.
plaat
A flat object of uniform thickness.
(printing) An engraved surface used to transfer an image to paper.
kentekenplaat
(especially, Australia, ;, metonymy, plurale tantum) Vehicle license plates, registration plates.
dienblad
(dated) An ornamental or food service item coated with silver or gold or otherwise decorated.

plate tectonics n
platentektoniek
(geology) The large-scale movement of tectonic plates that contributes to continental drift.

plateau /plæˈtoʊ/ /ˈplætəʊ/ plateaus plateaux n
hoogvlakte plateau
A largely level expanse of land at a high elevation; tableland.
plateau schaal
(dated) An ornamental dish for the table; a tray or salver.

plateau /plæˈtoʊ/ /ˈplætəʊ/ v
stagneren stabiliseren
(intransitive) (of a varying quantity) To reach a stable level after a period of increase; to level off.

platelet platelets n
bloedplaatje trombocyt
(hematology, cytology) A small colorless disk-shaped particle found in the blood of mammals, which plays an important role in the formation of blood clots.

platform /ˈplætfɔɹm/ /ˈplætfɔːm/ platforms n
perron platform podium verhoog
A raised floor for any purpose, e.g. for workmen during construction, or formerly for military cannon.
kiesprogramma podium programma
(politics, figurative) A political stance on a broad set of issues, which are called planks.
platformschoen
(footwear, in the plural) Ellipsis of platform shoe: a kind of high shoe with an extra layer between the inner and outer soles.
platform
(computing) Ellipsis of computing platform: a particular type of operating system or environment such as a database or other specific software, and/or a particular type of computer or microprocessor, used to describe a particular environment for running other software.

platform game platform games n
platformer platformspel
(video game genre) A video game of the genre characterized by jumping (or otherwise moving) to and from suspended platforms or over obstacles.

platform shoe platform shoes n
plateauzool
A type of footwear with very thick soles and heels to make the wearer appear much taller than they actually are.

platinum /pləˈtaɪn.əm/ /pləˈtiːn.əm/ /pləˈtɪn.əm/ /ˈplæt.nəm/ /ˈplæt.n̩.əm/ /ˈplæt.ɪn.əm/ platinums n
platina platinum
A whitish grey colour, like that of the metal.

platitude /ˈplatɪtjuːd/ /ˈplatɪtʃuːd/ /ˈplætɪt(j)ud/ platitudes n
platitude cliché
(countable) An often-quoted saying that is supposed to be meaningful but has become unoriginal or hackneyed through overuse.
(uncountable) Unoriginality; triteness.

platonic /pləˈtɑnɪk/ /pləˈtɒnɪk/ /pləˈtɔnɪk/ more platonic most platonic adj
platonisch

platonic love platonic loves n
platonische liefde
Intimate but non-sexual affection.

platypus /ˈplætɪpəs/ /ˈplætɪˌpʊs/ platypi platypodes platypus platypuses n
vogelbekdier
A semi-aquatic, egg-laying monotreme mammal with a bill resembling that of a duck, that has a mole-like body, a tail resembling that of a beaver, a waterproof pelt, and flat webbed feet – males have poisonous spurs on the inside of the back legs; Ornithorhynchus anatinus.

plausibility plausibilities n
plausibel waarschijnlijk
(now in more positive sense) The fact of being believable; believability, credibility. [from 18th c.]

plausible /ˈploː.zɪ.bəl/ /ˈplɑ.zɪ.bəl/ /ˈplɔː.zə.bəl/ /ˈplɔː.zɪ.bəl/ more plausible most plausible adj
aanneembaar aannemelijk plausibel
Seemingly or apparently valid, likely, or acceptable; conceivably true or likely.

play /pleɪ/ [pʰl̥eɪ̯] plays n
spelbeweging
(uncountable) An individual's performance in a sport or game.
schouwspel
(countable) A literary composition, intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue.
toneelstuk schouwspel optreden stuk
(countable) A theatrical performance featuring actors.
spel
(uncountable, informal) Sexual activity or sexual role-playing.

play /pleɪ/ [pʰl̥eɪ̯] v
spelen
(intransitive) To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.
spelen meespelen optreden
(transitive, intransitive) To perform in (a sport); to participate in (a game).
spelen afspelen
(transitive, ergative) To use a device to watch or listen to the indicated recording.
spelen bespelen
(transitive, especially, of a, person) To produce music (or a specified song or musical style) using (a specified musical instrument).

play hooky v
spijbelen
(idiomatic, US) To play truant; to avoid (informally: skip) school, work, or other duties (stay away from these without permission nor an excuse); to skive or to bunk off (UK);

play it safe v
het zekere voor het onzekere nemen op veilig spelen op zeker spelen
To take a cautious, risk-free approach.

play it straight v
open kaart spelen met open kaart spelen
(idiomatic) To behave in a manner that is straightforward, honest, or sincere.

play truant v
spijbelen
(intransitive) To be absent from school without permission.

play with fire v
met vuur spelen
(idiomatic) To put oneself in a precarious situation with a high risk of getting harmed, particularly emotionally or financially.

playable adj
speelbaar
Able to be played.
(games) Of a move, giving a reasonable result; able to be played without losing.
(games) Of a game, able to be played and enjoyed.

playboy /ˈpleɪbɔɪ/ /ˈpleɪˌbɔɪ/ playboys n
casanova don juan playboy
A single man, especially a wealthy one, who devotes himself to a life of leisure and pleasure, often sexual, without commitments or responsibilities.

playdough playdoughs n
speelklei
Modeling clay for children.

player /ˈpleɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈpleɪɚ/ players n
player speler
(computing) A software application that plays audio and/or video media, such as a media player.
speler
(electronics) An electronic device that plays audio and/or video media.
speler bespeler speelster
(music) One who plays on a musical instrument.
speler gokker
(gambling) A gambler.
speler speelster
One who plays any game or sport.
speler vertolker
(theater) An actor in a dramatic play.
speler speelvogel
One who is playful; one without serious aims; an idler; a trifler.

playful /ˈpleɪfəl/ more playful most playful playfuller playfullest adj
speels

playfulness playfulnesses n
speelsheid
The quality of being playful.

playground /ˈpleɪɡɹaʊnd/ playgrounds n
speeltuin speelplaats speelplein speelterrein
(outdoors) A large open space for children to play in, usually having dedicated play equipment (such as swings and slides). [1780]
speelterrein
(figuratively) Any physical or metaphysical space in which a person or organization has free rein to do as they please.

playing card playing cards n
speelkaart
Any of the usually 52 rectangular pieces of card used to play numerous games, featuring either one to 10 pips or a picture and belonging of one of four suits.

playlist /ˈpleɪˌlɪst/ /ˈpɫæɪ̯ˌɫɪst/ playlists n
afspeellijst playlist
(radio) A list of recorded songs scheduled to be played on a radio station.
(computing) A list of tracks or videos to be played in a particular sequence, as from an audio CD or a streaming service.

playpen playpens n
box
An enclosure in which babies or small children can play.

plaything playthings n
speeltje
A thing or person intended for playing with.

playwright /ˈpleɪˌɹaɪt/ playwrights n
toneelschrijver
A writer and creator of theatrical plays.

plaza /ˈplæzə/ /ˈplɑːzə/ plazas n
plein
A town's public square.

plea /pliː/ pleas n
pleidooi smeekbede
An appeal, petition, urgent prayer or entreaty.
pleidooi
An excuse; an apology.
That which is alleged or pleaded, in defense or in justification.
(legal) The defendant’s answer to the plaintiff’s declaration and demand.
rechtszaak zaak
(legal) A cause in court; a lawsuit; as, the Court of Common Pleas.

plead /pliːd/ /plɛd/ v
pleiten bepleiten
(ambitransitive, copulative) To present (an argument or a plea), especially in a legal case.

pleasant /ˈplɛzənt/ more pleasant most pleasant pleasanter pleasantest adj
aangenaam behaaglijk plezierig fijn
Giving pleasure; pleasing in manner.

please /pliz/ /pliːz/ adv
alsjeblieft alstublieft gelieve a.j.b. a.u.b.
Used to make a polite request.

please /pliz/ /pliːz/ v
bevallen behagen
(ambitransitive) To make happy or satisfy; to give pleasure to.

please help me phraseologicalUnit
help me alsjeblieft
A request for help.

please pass the salt phraseologicalUnit
geef over alstublieft het zout
(This entry is a translation hub.)

please repeat after me phraseologicalUnit
zeg mij na alsjeblieft zegt u mij na alstublieft
A request for the interlocutor to repeat what the speaker says next. Often used in language training.

please speak more slowly phraseologicalUnit
spreek alsjeblieft langzamer spreek alstublieft langzamer
Used to ask the interlocutor to speak more slowly.

please turn left phraseologicalUnit
draai links, alstublieft
When giving directions to a person (for example, a taxi driver), indicates that he or she should turn left.

please turn right phraseologicalUnit
draai rechts, alstublieft
When giving directions to a person (for example, a taxi driver), indicates that he or she should turn right.

pleased to meet you phraseologicalUnit
aangenaam aangenaam met u kennis te maken aangenaam om met u kennis te maken aangename kennismaking
A polite formula used when being introduced to somebody.

pleasure /ˈplɛʒə/ /ˈplɛʒɚ/ pleasures n
genoegen plezier welbehagen
(uncountable) A state of being pleased or contented; gratification.
wellust
(uncountable) Sexual enjoyment.

pleat /pliːt/ pleats n
plooi
(sewing) A fold in the fabric of a garment, usually a skirt, as a part of the design of the garment, with the purpose of adding controlled fullness and freedom of movement, or taking up excess fabric. There are many types of pleats, differing in their construction and appearance.

plebeian /pliˈbiːən/ /plɛˈbiːən/ more plebeian most plebeian adj
volks plebejisch vulgair
(historical) Of or concerning the plebs, the common citizens of ancient Rome.

plebeian /pliˈbiːən/ /plɛˈbiːən/ plebeians n
plebejer
(historical, Ancient Rome) A member of the plebs, the common citizens of ancient Rome.

plebiscite /-sɪt/ /ˈplɛbəˌsaɪt/ /ˈplɛbɪsaɪt/ plebiscites n
plebisciet referendum
(law, politics) A direct popular vote on an issue of public importance, such as an amendment to the constitution, a change in the sovereignty of the nation, or some government policy.

plectrum /ˈplɛk.tɹəm/ plectra plectrums n
plectrum
(music) A small piece of plastic, metal, ivory, etc., for plucking the strings of a guitar, lyre, mandolin, etc.

pledge /plɛd͡ʒ/ pledges n
belofte eed gelofte
A solemn promise to do something.
pand
(law) A bailment of personal property to secure payment of a debt without transfer of title.
schacht
(college slang) A person who has taken a pledge of allegiance to a college fraternity, but is not yet formally approved.

pledge /plɛd͡ʒ/ v
plechtig beloven
To make a solemn promise (to do something).
verpanden
To deposit something as a security; to pawn.

pleiad pleiads n
pleiade
A group of illustrious or talented people, especially one with seven members.

plenary /ˈpliːnəɹi/ /ˈplɛnəɹi/ more plenary most plenary adj
plenair
Fully attended; for everyone's attendance.

plenipotentiary /plɛn.ɪ.poʊˈtɛn.ʃ(i)əɹ.i/ /plɛn.ɪ.pəˈtɛn.ʃi.ɛɹ.i/ /ˌplɛn.ɪ.pəʊˈtɛn.ʃi.əɹ.i/ /ˌplɛn.ɪ.pəʊˈtɛn.ʃəɹ.i/ adj
gevolmachtigd
Invested with full power.

plenipotentiary /plɛn.ɪ.poʊˈtɛn.ʃ(i)əɹ.i/ /plɛn.ɪ.pəˈtɛn.ʃi.ɛɹ.i/ /ˌplɛn.ɪ.pəʊˈtɛn.ʃi.əɹ.i/ /ˌplɛn.ɪ.pəʊˈtɛn.ʃəɹ.i/ plenipotentiaries n
gevolmachtigde plenipotentiaris
A person invested with full powers, especially as the diplomatic agent of a sovereign state, (originally) charged with handling a certain matter. [from c. 1645]

plenty /ˈplɛnti/ [ˈplɛni] [ˈplɛɾ̃i] [ˈplɪni] [ˈplɪɾ̃i] plenties n
overvloed
A more-than-adequate amount.

pleonasm /ˈpliː.əˌnæz.əm/ pleonasms n
pleonasme
(uncountable, rhetoric) Redundancy in wording.
(countable) A phrase involving pleonasm; a phrase containing one or more words which are redundant because their meaning is expressed elsewhere in the phrase.

pleonastic /ˌpliː.əˈnæs.tɪk/ more pleonastic most pleonastic adj
pleonastisch
(uncomparable) Of, or relating to pleonasm.
(linguistics) Characterised by the use of redundant words or an excessive number of words.

plethora /plɪˈθɔːɹə/ /ˈplɛðəɹə/ /ˈplɛθəɹə/ plethorae plethoras n
overmaat
(usually, followed by of) An excessive amount or number; an abundance.

pleural cavity pleural cavities n
pleuraholte pleurale ruimte
(anatomy) The part of the thoracic cavity that surrounds the lungs and is enclosed by the pleurae.

pleurisy /ˈpljʊəɹɪsi/ /ˈplʊəɹɪsi/ pleurisies n
pleuris
(pathology) Inflammation of lung pleura.

plexus /ˈplɛk.səs/ plexi plexus plexuses n
plexus
(anatomy) A network of anastomosing or interwoven nerves, blood vessels, or lymphatic vessels.

pliable /ˈplaɪəbəl/ more pliable most pliable adj
plooibaar
Soft, flexible, easily bent, formed, shaped, or molded.

plier wrenches n
seuteltang

pliers /ˈplaɪ.ə(ɹ)z/ n
tang
A pincer-like gripping tool that multiplies the strength of the user's hand, often used for bending things.

plight /plaɪt/ plights n
benarde toestand
A dire or unfortunate situation. [from 14th c.]
toestand
(now, _, rare) A (neutral) condition or state. [from 14th c.]

plod /plɒd/ v
ploeteren
To toil; to drudge; especially, to study laboriously and patiently.

plosive /ˈploʊsɪv/ /ˈploʊzɪv/ /ˈpləʊsɪv/ /ˈpləʊzɪv/ plosives n
plosief occlusief plofklank
(phonetics) Sound produced from opening a previously closed oral passage.

plot /plɑt/ /plɒt/ plots n
terrein perceel
An area or land used for building on or planting on. [from 1550s]
diagram grafiek plot
A graph or diagram drawn by hand or produced by a mechanical or electronic device.
complot samenzwering
A secret plan to achieve an end, the end or means usually being illegal or otherwise questionable. [from 1580s]

plot /plɑt/ /plɒt/ v
bedenken beramen
(transitive, intransitive) To conceive (a crime, misdeed etc).
plotten
(transitive) To trace out (a graph or diagram).

plot twist plot twists n
intrige plottwist plotwending verwikkeling
A change in the direction or expected outcome of the plot of a film, novel, or other narrative work.

plough /plaʊ/ ploughs n
ploeg
A device pulled through the ground in order to break it open into furrows for planting.

plough /plaʊ/ v
ploegen
(transitive) To use a plough on soil to prepare for planting.
(joinery) To cut a groove in, as in a plank, or the edge of a board; especially, a rectangular groove to receive the end of a shelf or tread, the edge of a panel, a tongue, etc.

ploughing ploughings n
omploegen omspitten

ploughman's spikenard n
donderkruid
The plant Inula conyzae, (now Pentanema conyzae).

ploughtail ploughtails n
ploegstaart
The hind part or handle of a plough.

plover /ˈploʊvɚ/ /ˈplʌvə/ /ˈplʌvɚ/ plover plovers n
plevier
Any of various wading birds of the family Charadriidae.

plowboy plowboys n
ploegjongen
A boy plower, a boy who plows.

plower plowers n
ploeger
One who plows; one who works land with a plow.

plowman /ˈplaʊ.mən/ plowmen n
ploeger ploegman
A man who plows land with a plough.

plowshare plowshares n
ploegijzer ploegschaar
(American spelling) The cutting edge of a plow, typically a metal blade.

ploy /plɔɪ/ ploys n
kunstgreep strategie tactiek
A tactic, strategy, or scheme.

pluck /plʌk/ plucks n
gepluk pluk plukken
An instance of plucking or pulling sharply.
ingewanden slachtafval
The lungs, heart with trachea and often oesophagus removed from slaughtered animals.
doorzettingsvermogen moed
(informal, figurative, uncountable) Guts, nerve, fortitude or persistence.

pluck /plʌk/ v
plukken grabbelen grijpen rukken
(transitive) To pull something sharply; to pull something out
plukken
(transitive, music) To gently play a single string, e.g. on a guitar, violin etc.
plukken pluimen
(transitive) To remove feathers from a bird.
kaalplukken pluimen
(transitive, now, rare) To rob, steal from; to cheat or swindle (someone).

pluck up one's courage v
de moed bijeenrapen de stoute schoenen aantrekken
To muster the bravery and will to do something.

plug /plʌɡ/ plugs n
stekker
(electricity) A pronged connecting device which fits into a mating socket, especially an electrical one.
prop stop
Any piece of wood, metal, or other substance used to stop or fill a hole.
plug
(construction) A block of wood let into a wall to afford a hold for nails.

plug-in /ˈplʌɡ.ɪn/ plug-ins n
plug-in
(computing) A module or device that interacts with another to add a specific feature or function.

plum /plʌm/ more plum most plum adj
donkerrode donkerrood
(comparable) Of a dark bluish-red colour.

plum /plʌm/ plums n
pruim
An edible, fleshy stone fruit of Prunus domestica (European plum), often of a dark red or purple colour. [from 8th c.]
pruimenboom pruim
The fruit and its tree.
donkerrood
A dark bluish-red color/colour, the colour of some plums. [from 19th c.]

plum blossom plum blossoms n
pruimenbloesem
The blossom of the tree.

plumage /ˈpljuːmɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈpluːmɪd͡ʒ/ plumages n
gevederte pluimage verenkleed
(ornithology, collective noun) Layer or collection of feathers covering a bird’s body; feathers used ornamentally; feathering.
vol ornaat
Finery or elaborate dress.

plumb /plʌm/ more plumb most plumb adj
in het lood loodrecht
Truly vertical, as indicated by a plumb line.

plumb /plʌm/ adv
in het lood loodrecht
In a vertical direction; perpendicularly.

plumbago /pləmˈbeɪɡoʊ/ /plʌmˈbeɪɡəʊ/ plumbagoes plumbagos n
loodkruid
(botany) A plant of the genus Plumbago; leadwort. [from 17th c.]

plumber /ˈplʌmə/ /ˈplʌmɚ/ plumbers n
loodgieter
One who works in or with lead.
One who furnishes, fits, and repairs pipes and other apparatus for the conveyance of water, gas, or drainage.

plumber wrench plumber wrenches n
Zweedse tang moordenaar tang pijpentang
Other type of pipe wrench used to rotate plumbing pipes.

plumber's crack n
bouwvakkersdecolleté
(slang) An intergluteal cleft visible due to low-riding pants, especially when one is bending over.

plumbing /ˈplʌmɪŋ/ plumbings n
loodgieterswerk riolering
The pipes, together with the joints, tanks, stopcocks, taps, and other fixtures of a water, gas, or sewage system in a house or other building.
loodgieterswerk
The trade or occupation of a plumber.

plumbism n
loodvergiftiging
(medicine) A diseased condition, produced by the absorption of lead, common among workers in this metal or in its compounds, as among painters, typesetters, etc. Symptoms include lead colic, lead line, and wrist drop.

plume /ˈpljuːm/ /ˈplum/ /ˈpluːm/ plumes n
pluim veder veer
(archaic, literary, and, poetic) A feather of a bird, especially a large or showy one used as a decoration.
plumeau stoffer
(archaic, literary, and, poetic) A cluster of feathers worn as an ornament, especially on a helmet; a hackle.

plummet /ˈplʌmət/ /ˈplʌmɪt/ plummets n
schietlood
(archaic, nautical) A piece of lead attached to a line, used in sounding the depth of water; a plumb bob or a plumb line.

plummet /ˈplʌmət/ /ˈplʌmɪt/ v
kelderen omlaagschieten tuimelen
(intransitive) To drop swiftly, in a direct manner; to fall quickly.

plunder /ˈplən-/ /ˈplʌndə/ /ˈplʌndɚ/ n
brandschatting plundering
An instance of plundering.
buit plunderbuit
The loot attained by plundering.

plunder /ˈplən-/ /ˈplʌndə/ /ˈplʌndɚ/ v
plunderen brandschatten
(transitive) To pillage, take or destroy all the goods of, by force (as in war); to raid, sack.
plunderen roven
(intransitive) To take by force or wrongfully; to commit robbery or looting, to raid.
leegroven opgebruiken plunderen uitputten
(transitive) To make extensive (over)use of, as if by plundering; to use or use up wrongfully.

plunderous more plunderous most plunderous adj
plunderziek
Tending to plunder.

plunger /ˈplʌnd͡ʒə/ /ˈplʌnd͡ʒɚ/ plungers n
ontstopper
A device that is used to remove blockages from the drain of a basin or tub, by suction.

pluperfect tense pluperfect tenses n
plusquamperfectum voltooid verleden tijd
(grammar, of a verb) Tense of a verb used when referring to something that happened before a past setting or the imperfect; formed in English by adding had before the past participle of a verb, or by adding had been before the present participle of the verb.

plural /ˈpljʊə.ɹəl/ /ˈplɔː.ɹəl/ /ˈplɝ.əl/ /ˈplʊə.ɹəl/ /ˈplʊɚ.əl/ more plural most plural adj
meervoudig meervoudige
Consisting of or containing more than one of something.

plural /ˈpljʊə.ɹəl/ /ˈplɔː.ɹəl/ /ˈplɝ.əl/ /ˈplʊə.ɹəl/ /ˈplʊɚ.əl/ plurals n
meervoud
(grammar, uncountable) The plural number. In English, referring to more or less than one of something.
(grammar, countable) A word in the form in which it potentially refers to something other than one person or thing; and other than two things if the language has a dual form.

plurale tantum /ˌplɝ.ə.leɪ -/ /ˌplʊɚ.ə.leɪ ˈtæn.təm/ pluralia tantum n
plurale tantum
(grammar) A noun (either in certain of its senses or in all its senses) that does not generally have a singular form.

pluralism pluralisms n
pluralisme
(sociology) A social system that permits smaller groups within a society to maintain their individual cultural identities.

plurality /plʊˈɹæləti/ pluralities n
relatieve meerderheid
(countable) A number of votes for a single candidate or position which is greater than the number of votes gained by any other single candidate or position voted for, but which is less than a majority of valid votes cast.

plurinational adj
meervolkeren- plurinationaal
Describing a state containing large groups of people of different nationalities.

plus /plʌs/ /pɫɐs/ adj
positief plus
Being positive rather than negative or zero.
(physics) Electrically positive.
positief
Positive, or involving advantage.

plus /plʌs/ /pɫɐs/ pluses plusses n
plus
A positive quantity.
meerwaarde
An asset or useful addition.

plus /plʌs/ /pɫɐs/ preposition
plus en
And; sum of the previous one and the following one.
plus
(colloquial) With; having in addition.

plus sign plus signs n
plusteken
(arithmetic) The symbol + used to denote the operation of additio1, to indicate that a number is positive, and so on.

plush /plʌʃ/ plushes n
pluche
A textile fabric with a nap or shag on one side, longer and softer than the nap of velvet.

plush toy plush toys n
knuffel
(US) A soft toy with a soft, plush covering.

plutocracy /pluːˈtɑːkɹəsi/ /pluːˈtɒkɹəsi/ plutocracies n
plutocratie
Government by the wealthy.
A controlling class of the wealthy.

plutocrat plutocrats n
plutocraat
Someone who rules by virtue of his or her wealth.

plutonium /pluːˈtoʊniəm/ plutoniums n
plutonium
The transuranic chemical element with atomic number 94 and symbol Pu: a silvery-gray fissile radioactive actinide metal that tarnishes when exposed to air.

pluviograph pluviographs n
pluviograaf
An instrument for measuring the amount of water that has fallen (i.e. a rain gauge), with a feature to register the data in real time to demonstrate rainfall over a short period, often an automated graphing instrument.

ply /plaɪ/ v
plooien
(transitive, obsolete) To bend; to fold; to mould; (figuratively) to adapt, to modify; to change (a person's) mind, to cause (a person) to submit.

plywood plywoods n
multiplex
(countable) A specific grade or type of this construction material.

plz n
a.u.b.
short for please

pneumo- /(p)njuːməʊ/ /numoʊ/ prefix
pneumo-
Relating to the lungs.

pneumoconiosis pneumoconioses n
pneumoconiose stoflong
(disease) A disease of the lungs caused by inhalation of particulate matter.

pneumonia /njuˈməʊniə/ /nuˈmoʊniə/ /nəˈmoʊniə/ pneumoniae pneumonias pneumoniæ n
longontsteking
An acute or chronic inflammation of the lungs caused by viruses, bacteria or other microorganisms, or sometimes by physical or chemical irritants.

pneumothorax pneumothoraces pneumothoraxes n
pneumothorax klaplong
(medicine) Presence of air inside the pleural cavity, usually caused by injury either to the lung or the chest wall.

poach /ˈpoʊt͡ʃ/ v
pocheren
(transitive) To cook (something) in simmering or very hot liquid (usually water; sometimes wine, broth, or otherwise).
stropen
(ambitransitive) To take game or fish illegally.

poacher /ˈpoʊ.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈpəʊ.tʃə/ poachers n
stroper
A person who trespasses in order to take game illegally, one who poaches; a person who illegally takes animals or plants from the wild.

poaching poachings n
wildstropen wildstroperij
Illegal procurement of protected wildlife such as fish, game, logging, or plant collecting.

pochard /ˈpɒtʃəd/ /ˈpəʊtʃəd/ pochards n
tafeleend
Any of various diving ducks of the subfamily Aythyinae (genera Aythya and Netta), especially the common pochard, Aythya ferina.

pocket /ˈpɑ.kət/ /ˈpɑ.kɪt/ /ˈpɒ.kɪt/ /ˈpɔ.kɪt/ pockets n
zak
A bag stitched to an item of clothing, used for carrying small items.

pocket dial v
broekzakbellen
(idiom, informal) To accidentally make a call this way.

pocket dictionary pocket dictionaries n
zakwoordenboek pocketwoordenboek
A small portable dictionary.

pocket door pocket doors n
schuifdeur
A door that slides into the wall.

pocket gopher pocket gophers n
goffer wangzakratte zakratte
Any of the burrowing rodents of the family Geomyidae, regarded as the "true" gophers.

pocket money n
zakgeld
(UK) A small sum of money given to a child, by a parent or guardian; an allowance
kleingeld
(US) A small sum of cash, carried on the person, for small, daily expenses.

pocket square pocket squares n
pochet

pocket-sized adj
in zakformaat
Small enough to fit into a pocket.

pocketbook pocketbooks n
pocketboek

pocketknife pocketknives n
zakmes

pod /ˈpɑd/ /ˈpɒd/ pods n
peul
(botany) A seed case for legumes (e.g. peas, beans, peppers); a seedpod.
capsule
A small vehicle, especially used in emergency situations.
troep
(collective, zoology) A group of whales, dolphins, seals, porpoises or hippopotami.

pod /ˈpɑd/ /ˈpɒd/ v
peulen
(transitive) To remove peas from their case.

podcast /-kæst/ /ˈpɑdˌkæst/ /ˈpɒdkɑːst/ /ˈpɔd-/ podcasts n
podcast
A programme, especially an audio programme, produced on a regular basis, delivered over the Internet in a compressed digital format and designed for playback on computers or portable devices such as mobile phones. [from early 21st c.]
(loosely) An individual episode of such a programme.

podium /ˈpəʊ.diəm/ podia podiums n
podium spreekgestoelte
A platform on which to stand, as when conducting an orchestra or preaching at a pulpit; any low platform or dais.

podium position podium positions n
podiumplaats podiumpositie

poem /pojəm/ /poʊ̯m/ /pɔɪ̯m/ /ˈpoʊ̯əm/ /ˈpoʊ̯ɪm/ /ˈpəʊ̯ɪm/ [ˈpo(ʊ̯)ɪm] [ˈpʰo(ʊ̯)m] [ˈpʰo(ʊ̯)m̩] [ˈpʰo(ʊ̯)əm] [ˈpʰəʊ̯ɪm] poems n
gedicht vers
A literary piece written in verse.
A piece of writing in the tradition of poetry, an instance of poetry.

poet /ˈpoʊ.ət/ /ˈpoʊ.ɪt/ /ˈpəʊ.ɪt/ [ˈpʰoʊ̯ɪ̈(ʔ)t̚] poets n
dichter poëet
A person who writes poems.

poetess /ˈpoʊ.ɪˌtɛs/ /ˌpəʊ.ɪˈtɛs/ poetesses n
dichteres poëte
(dated) A female poet.

poetic /poʊˈɛtɪk/ /pəʉˈetɪk/ /pəʊˈɛtɪk/ more poetic most poetic adj
dichterlijk poëtisch
Relating to poetry.
Characteristic of poets; romantic, imaginative, etc.

poetry /ˈpoʊətɹi/ /ˈpəʊɪtɹi/ [ˈpəʊʷətɹɪ] [ˈpʰoʊ̯.ətˌɹi] poetries n
poëzie dichtkunst
Literature composed in verse or language exhibiting conscious attention to patterns and rhythm.
poëzie dichtwerk
A poet's literary production.
poëzie
(figurative) An artistic quality that appeals to or evokes the emotions, in any medium; something having such a quality.

pogrom /pəˈɡɹoʊm/ /ˈpoʊɡɹəm/ /ˈpɒɡɹəm/ pogroms n
pogrom
A riot aimed at persecution or massacre of a particular ethnic or religious group, usually Jews.

poignant /ˈpɔɪnjənt/ /ˈpɔɪnənt/ [ˈpɔɪɲ.ənt] more poignant most poignant adj
schrijnend
Evoking strong mental sensation, to the point of distress; emotionally moving.
pikant scherp
(figuratively, of a smell, taste) Piquant, pungent.

poinsettia /ˌpɔɪnˈsɛ.t(i)ə/ /ˌpɔɪnˈsɛ.tɪə/ poinsettias n
kerstster
A plant, Euphorbia pulcherrima, with rather small and insignificant flowers surrounded by large bright red leaves; native to Mexico and Central America and widely cultivated as a garden plant.

point /pɔɪnt/ points n
schiereiland
punt
(mathematics, science) A zero-dimensional mathematical object representing a location in one or more dimensions; something considered to have position but no magnitude or direction. [from 14th c.]
A full stop or other terminal punctuation mark. [from 14th c.]
A distinguishing quality or characteristic. [from 15th c.]
The sharp tip of an object. [from 14th c.]
Any projecting extremity of an object. [from 14th c.]
doel doelstelling objectief target
A purpose or objective, which makes something meaningful. [from 14th c.]
eenheid punt
(typography) a unit of measure equal to 1/12 of a pica, or approximately 1/72 of an inch (exactly 1/72 of an inch in the digital era). [from 19th c.]
komma standpunt
(automotive, mostly, in the plural) Either of the two metal surfaces in a distributor which close or open to allow or prevent the flow of current through the ignition coil. There is usually a moving point, pushed by the distributor cam, and a fixed point, and they are built together as a unit.
punt doelpunt
(sports, video games, board games) A unit of scoring in a game or competition. [from 18th c.]
punt locatie oord plaats plek
A specific location or place, seen as a spatial position. [from 14th c.]
punt onderdeel
An individual element in a larger whole; a particular detail, thought, or quality. [from 13th c.]
tel
(obsolete) A tiny amount of time; a moment. [14th–17th c.]
tijdstip punt tijdpunt
A particular moment in an event or occurrence; a juncture. [from 13th c.]

point /pɔɪnt/ v
wijzen
(intransitive) To extend the index finger in the direction of something in order to show where it is or to draw attention to it.

point mutation point mutations n
puntmutatie
(genetics) A mutation that involves the replacement, addition or deletion of a small number of bases (especially just one) at a specific site within a gene.

point of contention points of contention n
splijtzwam

point of departure points of departure n
uitgangspunt

point of inflection points of inflection n
buigpunt
(mathematics) a point on a curve at which the sign of the curvature changes; at this point the second derivative of the underlying function will be zero, but positive on one side and negative on the other.

point of no return points of no return n
punt van veilige terugkeer punt vanwaaruit geen terugkeer mogelijk is
(aviation) The point in an aircraft's flight when there is insufficient fuel to reverse direction and return to the place of origin.

point of reference points of reference n
oriëntatiepunt
A particular location which is used as an endpoint when measuring distances or charting maps.

point out v
aanduiden aanwijzen tonen
(transitive, idiomatic) To identify among a group of similar subjects, or in a scene where the subject might not be readily seen or noticed, with a gesture of the body.
aanduiden aangeven uiteenzetten
(figuratively, idiomatic) To tell, remind, indicate.

point-to-point /ˌpɔɪnt(t)əˈpɔɪnt/ adj
punt-naar-punt
(electronics) Being or relating to a method of manually constructing electronic circuits prior to automation and printed circuit boards, where components were individually mounted on the chassis prior to soldering.

pointed cabbage pointed cabbages n
spitskool
An F1 hybrid variety of cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata) that forms compact conical rather than rounded heads and is noted for its delicate flavor.

pointer /pɔɪn.tə/ /pɔɪn.təɹ/ /pɔɪnəɹ/ pointers n
pointer
A needle-like component of a timepiece or measuring device that indicates the time or the current reading of the device.
(programming) A variable that holds the address of a memory location where a value can be stored.

pointillism pointillisms n
pointillisme
(art) The use of many small areas of color to construct an image.

pointing-trowel pointing-trowels n
dagge dagijzer voegijzer voegspijker
A fine trowel, (metal) tool used in construction to shape mortar neatly into the seams which joint bricks, stones etc. in masonry.

pointless /ˈpɔɪntləs/ more pointless most pointless adj
zinloos
Having no purpose; purposeless; unable to effect an aim.

points /pɔɪnts/ n
wissel
(rail transport, UK, Ireland, Australia, NZ, India) Movable rails which can be used to switch a train from one railway track to another.

pointsman pointsmen n
wisselwachter
(rail) A man in charge of railroad points or switches.

pointy pointier pointiest adj
puntig
(informal) Pointed in shape; having a point or points.

poison /ˈpɔɪz(ə)n/ poisons n
gif vergif vergift
A substance that is harmful or lethal to a living organism when ingested.

poison /ˈpɔɪz(ə)n/ v
vergiftigen
(transitive) To use poison to kill or paralyse (somebody).

poison ivy poison ivies n
gifsumak
Any of three ivy-like species of Toxicodendron, known for their ability to cause an itching rash and blistering for most people, through urushiol, an oil that is a skin irritant.

poisoned chalice /ˈpɔɪzn̩d ˈtʃælɪs/ /ˈpɔɪzənd ˈtʃælɪs/ poisoned chalices n
gifbeker vergiftigd geschenk
(idiomatic) Something which is initially regarded as advantageous but which is later recognized to be disadvantageous or harmful; an apparently beneficial or benign instrument or scheme for causing death or harm.

poisoner poisoners n
gifmenger
A person who poisons something or someone.

poisoning poisonings n
vergiftiging
The administration of a poison.

poisonous /ˈpɔɪznəs/ /ˈpɔɪzənəs/ more poisonous most poisonous adj
giftig
Containing sufficient poison to be dangerous to touch or ingest.

poke /poʊk/ /pəʊk/ v
porren
To prod or jab with an object such as a finger or a stick. [from later 14th c.]
opporren poken
To stir up a fire to remove ash or promote burning.

poker /ˈpoʊkɚ/ /ˈpəʊkə/ pokers n
pook
A metal rod, generally of wrought iron, for adjusting the burning logs or coals in a fire; a firestick. [from earlier 16th c.]
(historical) A tool like a soldering iron for making poker drawings.
poker
(poker) All the four cards of the same rank.
poker pookster
One who pokes.

poker face poker faces n
pokerface
(poker) An impassive facial expression cultivated to prevent other players from determining whether one's actions in the game are the result of a quality hand, or of bluffing.
Any similar expression used to prevent giving away one's motives, feelings, or situation.

pokey /ˈpoʊ.ki/ adj
eng
of small volume, cramped (of a room, house)
sloom
(slang) slow
vurig
(slang, of a car) fast

pokey /ˈpoʊ.ki/ pokeys n
amigo nor
(slang, with "the") prison.

polar bear polar bears n
ijsbeer
A hypercarnivorous species of bear, Ursus maritimus, whose native range lies largely within the Arctic Circle.

polar circle polar circles n
poolcirkel
(geography) Either of the two parallels of the Earth located at the latitude of 66° 33′ 44″ N and 66° 33′ 44″ S.

polar night polar nights n
poolnacht
A period of darkness that occurs in winter in polar regions north from the Arctic Circle and south from the Antarctic Circle, and during which the sun stays below the horizon.

polder /ˈpɒldə/ /ˈpəʊldə/ polders n
polder
(geography) An area of ground reclaimed from a sea or lake by means of dikes. [from 17th c.]

polder model polder models n
poldermodel
A form of consensus decision-making characterised by cooperation despite significant differences among parties.

pole /poʊl/ /pɐʉl/ /pəʊl/ [pʰoəɫ] [pʰoʊɫ] [pʰɒʊɫ] poles n
paal boom
Originally, a stick; now specifically, a long and slender piece of metal or (especially) wood, used for various construction or support purposes.
pool
A point of magnetic focus, especially each of the two opposing such points of a magnet (designated north and south).
(electricity) A contact on an electrical device (such as a battery) at which electric current enters or leaves.

pole position pole positions n
polepositie poleposition
(motor racing) The top qualifying position for a race, on the inside of the front row at the starting line.

pole star /ˈpoʊl ˌstɑɹ/ /ˈpəʊl stɑː/ pole stars n
leidstar leidster poolster
(star) The star visible to the naked eye which was in the past, is now, or will be in the future nearest a celestial pole of a planet.
leidstar leidster richtinggevend beginsel richtinggevend principe
(figuratively) A person, principle, or thing which acts as a guide; a guiding light; also, something which attracts much attention; a centre of attention.

pole vault pole vaults n
polsstokspringen polsstokhoogspringen
(athletics) a jumping event contested in track and field which requires an athlete to carry a fiberglass pole down a runway, plant the pole into a vaulting box and vault over a fiberglass bar, landing on a matted pit

pole vaulter pole vaulters n
polsstokhoogspringer
(athletics) An athlete who competes in the pole vault.

polemarch /ˈpɑləˌmɑɹk/ polemarchs n
polemarch
(historical, Ancient Greece) In other Greek (city) states, a high military and civil officer.

polemic /pəˈliːmɪk/ /pəˈlɛmɪk/ polemics n
polemiek
A strong verbal or written attack on someone or something.

polemology /ˌpɑləˈmɑləd͡ʒi/ /ˌpɒləˈmɒləd͡ʒi/ polemologies n
polemologie
The study of human conflict and war.

police /pəˈliːs/ /ˈpliːs/ /ˈpoʊ.liːs/ [pʰə̆ˈliˑs] n
politie
(North America, &, _, historical) A department of local (usually municipal) government responsible for general law enforcement.

police car police cars n
politieauto politiewagen
An automobile used by a police officer when on duty.

police dog police dogs n
politiehond
A dog trained and employed by the police to pursue suspects or sniff out contraband.

police force police forces n
ordetroepen
(law enforcement) Any police organization; a constabulary.

police officer police officers n
politieagent politieman agent

police state police states n
politiestaat
(usually, pejorative) A polity whose government exercises strict and repressive control of the people.

police station police stations n
politiebureau
A building serving as the headquarters of a branch of the police force, and sometimes as a temporary place of confinement for offenders.

policewoman policewomen n
politievrouw agente politieagente
A female police officer.

policlinic policlinics n
polikliniek
(US, medicine, very rare) An outpatient clinic, especially of a hospital.

policy /ˈpɑləsi/ /ˈpɒləsi/ /ˈpɒlɪsi/ policies n
beleid
A principle of behaviour, conduct etc. thought to be desirable or necessary, especially as formally expressed by a government or other authoritative body. [from 15th c.]
polis verzekeringscontract
(law)
A contract of insurance.
A document containing or certifying this contract.
beleid tactiek voorzichtigheid
Wise or advantageous conduct; prudence, formerly also with connotations of craftiness. [from 15th c.]

policyholder policyholders n
verzekeringnemer
(insurance) The party to an insurance contract who transfers a risk to an insurer.

policymaker policymakers n
beleidsmaker
One involved in the formulation of policies, especially politicians, lobbyists, and activists.

poliomyelitis /ˈpəʊlɪəʊmaɪəˈlaɪtɪs/ /ˌpɒlɪəʊmaɪəˈlaɪtɪs/ poliomyelitides n
kinderverlamming polio poliomyelitis
(pathology) Acute infection by the poliovirus, especially of the motor neurons in the spinal cord and brainstem, leading to muscle weakness, paralysis and sometimes deformity.

poliorcetics /ˈpoʊ-/ /ˌpoʊliˌɔɹˈsɛtɪks/ /ˌpɒ-/ /ˌpəʊlɪɔːˈsɛtɪks/ [-ɾɪks] n
belegeringskunde
(military) The art of siege warfare, namely, that of conducting or resisting a siege; siegecraft.

polis /ˈpoʊ.lɪs/ /ˈpɒ.lɪs/ poleis polises n
polis
(historical) A Greek city-state.

polish /ˈpɑ.lɪʃ/ /ˈpɒl.ɪʃ/ polishes n
poets poetsmiddel
A substance used to polish.
glans
Cleanliness; smoothness, shininess.

polish /ˈpɑ.lɪʃ/ /ˈpɒl.ɪʃ/ v
polijsten oppoetsen poetsen
(transitive) To shine; to make a surface very smooth or shiny by rubbing, cleaning, or grinding.
oppoetsen
(transitive) To refine; remove imperfections from.

polished /ˈpɑlɪʃt/ /ˈpɒlɪʃt/ more polished most polished adj
gepoetst
Made smooth or shiny by polishing.

polite /pəˈlaɪt/ more polite most polite politer politest adj
beleefd
Well-mannered, civilized.

politeness /pəˈlaɪtnəs/ politenesses n
beleefdheid hoffelijkheid
The quality of being polite.

political /pəˈlɪtəkəl/ /pəˈlɪtɪkəl/ /pəˈlɪɾɪkəl/ [pəˈlɪɾəkəl] [pəˈlɪɾɪkəl] more political most political adj
politiek
Concerning or relating to politics, the art and process of governing.
Of or relating to views about social relationships that involve power, standing, influence or conflict.
politiek partijpolitiek
(pejorative) Motivated, especially inappropriately, by political (electoral; or, more generally, power, standing, influence or conflict) calculation.

political correctness political correctnesses n
politieke correctheid
(countable) The result or product of being politically correct.

political economy political economies n
politieke economie staathuishoudkunde
(economics, politics) Interdisciplinary studies drawing upon economics, law, and political science in explaining how political institutions, the political environment, and the economic system — capitalist, socialist, mixed, and so on — influence each other.

political party political parties n
politieke partij partij
A political organization that subscribes to a certain ideology and seeks to attain political power through representation in government.

political prisoner political prisoners n
politieke gevangene
A person imprisoned for their political views or political activism.

political science political sciences n
politicologie
The analytical study of public policy and policies, past, present, and prospective.

political scientist political scientists n
politicoloog politicologe
An expert in political science.

politically more politically most politically adv
staatkundig
in a political manner

politically correct more politically correct most politically correct adj
politiek correct policor
(idiom, sometimes derogatory) Sensitive to giving offense on the grounds of race, sex, etc.

politician /ˌpɑləˈtɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌpɒlɪˈtɪʃ(ə)n/ politicians n
politicus politica
One engaged in politics, especially an elected or appointed government official.

politics /ˈpɑ.ləˌtɪks/ /ˈpɑ.lɪˌtɪks/ /ˈpɒl.ə.tɪks/ /ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪks/ v
politiek
a methodology and activities associated with running a government

polity /ˈpɑ.lə.ti/ /ˈpɒl.ɪ.ti/ /ˈpɔl.ə.ti/ [ˈpɑ.lə.ɾi] [ˈpɔl.ə.ɾi] polities n
bestuursvorm leden van een gemeenschap staatsbestel
(politics, religion, usually, uncountable) Organizational structure and governance, especially of a state or a religion.
staatsbestel staatsvorm
(political science, countable) A politically organized unit, especially a state.

polka /ˈpoʊ(l)kə/ /ˈpɒl.kə/ polkas n
polka
A lively dance originating in Bohemia.

poll /poʊl/ /pɔl/ /pɔʊl/ /pəʊl/ v
peilen
To register or deposit, as a vote; to elicit or call forth, as votes or voters.

poll tax poll taxes n
personele belasting
A tax determined as a uniform, fixed amount per individual.

pollen /ˈpɑlən/ /ˈpɒlən/ pollens n
stuifmeel pollen
A fine, granular substance produced in flowers.

pollinator /ˈpɒlɪˌneɪtə(ɹ)/ pollinators n
bestuiver
(biology) the agent that pollinates a plant; often an insect

pollutant /pəˈl(j)uːtənt/ pollutants n
vervuiler
A foreign substance that makes something dirty, or impure, especially waste from human activities.

pollution /pəˈl(j)uːʃən/ /pəˈluʃən/ pollutions n
milieuverontreiniging pollutie milieuvervuiling vervuiling
Physical contamination, now especially the contamination of the environment by harmful substances, or by disruptive levels of noise, light etc. [from 18th c.]
milieuverontreiniging pollutie vervuiling
Something that pollutes; a pollutant. [from 17th c.]
bezoedeling milieuverontreiniging pollutie smet
Moral or spiritual corruption; impurity, degradation, defilement. [from 15th c.]

polonium /pəˈloʊni.əm/ /pəˈləʊni.əm/ poloniums n
polonium
A rare, highly radioactive chemical element (symbol Po) with atomic number 84.

poltergeist /ˈpoʊl.tɚˌɡaɪst/ /ˈpɒl.tə.ɡaɪst/ /ˈpəʊl.təˌɡaɪst/ poltergeister poltergeists n
klopgeest poltergeest
(parapsychology) An unseen ghost which makes noises and causes disruption, especially by causing physical objects to move or fly about.

poly- /pəˈlɪ-/ /ˈpɑli-/ /ˈpɑlə/ /ˈpɒli-/ /ˈpɒlɪ-/ prefix
poly-
many

polyamory /ˌpɒliˈæm(ə)ɹi/ polyamories n
polyamorie
Any of various practices involving romantic or sexual relationships with multiple partners with the knowledge and consent of all involved.

polyculture polycultures n
mengteelt polycultuur
(agriculture) The planting of two or more crops in the same place.

polyethylene polyethylenes n
polyetheen
(organic compound) A polymer consisting of many ethylene monomers bonded together; used for kitchenware, containers etc.

polyethylene glycol polyethylene glycols n
polyethyleenglycol
(chemistry) Any of a series of water-soluble polymers, of general formula [CH2-CH2-O]n, used in detergents and as emulsifiers and plasticizers.

polyethylene terephthalate n
polyethyleentereftalaat
A thermoplastic resin of the polyester family used particularly in the manufacture of plastic bottles (PET) and fabrics (Terylene).

polygamous /pəˈlɪɡəməs/ adj
polygaam
Of, relating to, or practicing polygamy.

polygamy /pəˈlɪɡ.ə.mi/ polygamies n
polygamie
(often, especially in common use) Synonym of polygyny (“marriage of a man to more than one wife, the practice of having several wives at the same time”)
(zoology) The state or habit of having more than one sexual mate.
(botany) The condition or state of a plant which bears both perfect and unisexual flowers.

polyglot /ˈpɑlɪˌɡlɑt/ /ˈpɒlɪɡlɒt/ adj
polyglot meertalig polyglottisch
Of a person: speaking, or versed in, many languages; multilingual.
meertalig polyglottisch
Containing, or made up of, several languages; specifically, of a book (especially a bible): having text translated into several languages.
polyglottisch veeltalig
Comprising various (native) linguistic groups; multilingual.

polyglot /ˈpɑlɪˌɡlɑt/ /ˈpɒlɪɡlɒt/ polyglots n
polyglot polyglotte
A publication in several languages; specifically, a book (especially a bible) containing several versions of the same subject matter or text in several languages.
polyglot talenkenner meertalige polyglotte veeltalige
(also, figuratively) One who has mastered (especially when able to speak) several languages.

polyglotism polyglotisms n
meertaligheid polyglossie veeltaligheid
The use, notably in speech, of several languages.

polygon /ˈpɑliɡɑn/ /ˈpɒliɡɒn/ /ˈpɒlɪɡən/ polygons n
veelhoek polygoon
(geometry) A plane figure bounded by edges that are all straight lines.

polygonal /pəˈlɪɡənəl/ adj
veelhoekig
Having many angles; hence characteristic of a polygon.

polyhedron /pɒliˈhiːdɹən/ polyhedra polyhedrons n
veelvlak polyeder
(geometry) A solid figure with many flat faces and straight edges.

polymath /ˈpɑliˌmæθ/ /ˈpɑlɪmæθ/ /ˈpɒlɪmæθ/ polymaths n
alleskunner renaissancemens veelweter
A person with extraordinarily broad and comprehensive knowledge.

polymer /ˈpɑ.lɪ.mɚ/ /ˈpɒl.ɨ.mə/ polymers n
polymeer
(organic chemistry) A long or larger molecule consisting of a chain or network of many repeating units, formed by chemically bonding together many identical or similar small molecules called monomers. A polymer is formed by polymerization, the joining of many monomer molecules.
A material consisting of such polymer molecules.

polymerase chain reaction polymerase chain reactions n
polymerasekettingreactie
(molecular biology) A technique in molecular biology for creating multiple copies of DNA from a sample; used in genetic fingerprinting etc.

polymerization /ˌpɒl.ɪ.məɹ.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ polymerizations n
polymerisatie
(chemistry) The chemical process, normally with the aid of a catalyst, to form a polymer by bonding together multiple identical units (monomers).

polymorphemic adj
polymorfemisch

polymorphism /pɑliˈmɔɹfɪz(ə)m/ /pɒlɪˈmɔːfɪz(ə)m/ polymorphisms n
polymorfisme
The ability to assume different forms or shapes.
(biology) The coexistence, in the same locality, of two or more distinct forms independent of sex, not connected by intermediate gradations, but produced from common parents.
(object-oriented programming) The feature pertaining to the dynamic treatment of data elements based on their type, allowing for an instance of a method to have several definitions.
(crystallography) The ability of a solid material to exist in more than one form or crystal structure; pleomorphism.

polyneuropathy polyneuropathies n
polyneuropathie
(medicine) Any of several diseases involving several peripheral nerves.

polynomial /ˌpɑliˈnoʊmiəl/ /ˌpɒlɪˈnəʊmɪəl/ polynomials n
polynoom veelterm
(algebra, strict sense) An expression consisting of a sum of a finite number of terms, each term being the product of a constant coefficient and one or more variables raised to a non-negative integer power, such as a_n x^n + a_{n-1}x^{n-1} + ... + a_0 x^0.

polynya /pə(ʊ)ˈlɪnjə/ /pəˈlɪnjə/ /ˌpɑlənˈjɑ/ polynyas polynyi n
wakvlakte
(hydrology, oceanography) A naturally formed transient area of open water surrounded by sea ice, especially in polar or subpolar seas. [from mid 19th c.]

polyphonic /ˌpɒlɪˈfɒnɪk/ more polyphonic most polyphonic adj
polyfoon
of or relating to polyphony

polyphony /pəˈlɪfəni/ polyphonies n
polyfonie
(music) Musical texture consisting of several independent melodic voices, as opposed to music with just one voice (monophony) or music with one dominant melodic voice accompanied by chords (homophony).

polyphyletic more polyphyletic most polyphyletic adj
polyfyletisch
(taxonomy) Having multiple ancestral sources; referring to a taxon that does not contain the most recent common ancestor of its members.

polypody /ˈpɒlɪpəʊdi/ polypodies n
eikvaren
Any of many ferns of the genus Polypodium, especially common polypody.

polysemous /pəˈlɪs.ə.məs/ /pəˈlɪs.ɪ.məs/ /ˌpɑːl.iˈsiː.məs/ /ˌpɒl.ɪˈsiː.məs/ adj
meerduidig polyseem veelduidig
(linguistics) Synonym of polysemic.

polysemy /pə.ˈlɪ.sɪ.mi/ /ˈpɒ.lɪ.siː.mi/ polysemies n
polysemie
(semantics) The property of a word, sign or symbol that can represent multiple meanings, including multiple similar ones.

polysyllabic /ˌpɑ.li.sɪˈlæ.bɪk/ /ˌpɒ.lɪ.sɪˈlæ.bɪk/ /ˌpɔ.lɪ.sɪˈlæ.bɪk/ adj
meerlettergrepig
(of a word) Having more than one syllable; having multiple or many syllables.

polysynthetic /ˌpɒlisɪnˈθɛtɪk/ more polysynthetic most polysynthetic adj
polysynthetisch
(grammar, of languages) Characterized by a prevalence of relatively long words containing a large number of morphemes. Typically, the morphemes are bound.

polytheism /pɒl.ɪˈθiː.ɪz.əm/ polytheisms n
polytheïsme veelgodendom
The belief in the existence of multiple gods.

polytheistic /ˌpɒlɪθiːˈɪstɪk/ more polytheistic most polytheistic adj
polytheïstisch
Of or relating to polytheism.

polytonic /ˌpɑliˈtɑnɪk/ /ˌpɒliˈtɒnɪk/ adj
meertonig meertonige
Of or using the Greek system of diacritics which employs the rough and smooth breathings and the grave, acute, and circumflex accents. Replaced by the monotonic system in 1982.

polyunsaturated fat polyunsaturated fats n
meervoudig onverzadigde vetzuur
A fat or oil, almost exclusively from vegetable sources, containing a high proportion of polyunsaturated fatty acids.

polyunsaturated fatty acid polyunsaturated fatty acids n
meervoudig onverzadigde vetzuren
a fatty acid, such as arachidonic acid, that contains two or more carbon to carbon double bonds

polyurethane polyurethanes n
polyurethaan
(organic chemistry) Any of various polymeric resins containing urethane links; used in very many industrial and domestic applications.

polyuria polyurias n
polyurie

polyvinyl alcohol polyvinyl alcohols n
polyvinylalcohol
(chemistry) A water-soluble synthetic polymer prepared by partial or complete hydrolysis of polyvinyl acetate to remove acetate groups, having many uses, including as an adhesive and surfactant and in freshwater angling.

polyvinyl chloride polyvinyl chlorides n
polyvinylchloride pvc
A thermoplastic resin produced by the polymerization of vinyl chloride; used as an electrical insulator and in many other applications. Can be compounded into flexible and rigid forms through the use of plasticizers, stabilizers, fillers and other modifiers.

pomade /poʊˈmeɪd/ /pəˈmeɪd/ /pəˈmɑːd/ pomades n
pommade
A greasy or waxy substance that is used to style hair, making it look slick and shiny.

pomander /poʊˈmæn.dɚ/ /pəˈmæn.də/ /ˈpoʊ.mæn.dɚ/ /ˈpɑ.mən.dɚ/ /ˈpɒ.mæn.də/ /ˈpɒ.mən.də/ /ˈpəʊ.mæn.də/ pomanders n
pomander reukbal
(countable, uncountable, historical) A mixture of aromatic substances, made into a ball and carried by a person to impart a sweet smell or as a protection against infection. [from late 15th c.]

pome /ˈpəʊm/ pomeis pomes n
pitvrucht
(botany) A type of fruit in which the often edible flesh arises from the swollen base of the flower and not from the carpels.

pomegranate /ˈpɑməˌɡɹænət/ /ˈpɑmɪˌɡɹænɪt/ /ˈpɑmˌɡɹænət/ /ˈpɒmɪ(ˌ)ɡɹænɪt/ pomegranates n
granaatappel
The fruit of the Punica granatum, about the size of an orange with a thick, hard, reddish skin enclosing many seeds, each with an edible pink or red pulp tasting both sweet and tart.
The shrub or small tree that bears the fruit.

pomelo /pəˈmɛləʊ/ /ˈpɑməloʊ/ /ˈpɒmɪləʊ/ /ˈpʌmɪləʊ/ pomeloes pomelos n
pompelmoes
The large fruit of the Citrus maxima (syn. C. grandis), native to South Asia and Southeast Asia, with a thick green or yellow rind, a thick white pith, and semi-sweet translucent pale flesh.

pommel /ˈpɑ.məl/ /ˈpɒ.məl/ pommels n
pommel
A rounded knob or handle.

pommel /ˈpɑ.məl/ /ˈpɒ.məl/ v
aframmelen aftuigen
(transitive) To pound or beat.

pommel horse pommel horses n
paard
An apparatus for gymnastic exercises with a cylindrical body covered with leather and two upright pommels, as hand grips, near the centre; held upright with adjustable legs.
An athletic event in which the pommel horse is used.

pomp /ˈpɑːmp/ /ˈpɒmp/ pomps n
praal
Show of magnificence; parade; display; power.

pomp and circumstance n
pracht en praal
A display of ceremonial grandeur.

pompous /ˈpɑmpəs/ /ˈpɒmpəs/ more pompous most pompous adj
pompeus
Affectedly grand, solemn or self-important.

pond /pɑnd/ /pɒnd/ ponds n
vijver plas
An inland body of standing water, either natural or man-made, that is smaller than a lake.

pond damselfly pond damselflies n
waterjuffer
A type of damselfly of the family Coenagrionidae

ponder /ˈpɑn.dɚ/ /ˈpɒn.də(ɹ)/ v
overpeinzen overwegen
To wonder, think of deeply.
overdenken
To consider (something) carefully and thoroughly.

poniard /ˈpɒnjɑːd/ /ˈpɒnjəd/ poniards n
knijf ponjaard
(now, chiefly, historical) A dagger typically having a slender square or triangular blade. [from 16th c.]

pontiff /ˈpɒntɪf/ pontiffs n
pontifex hogepriester paus

pontifical more pontifical most pontifical adj
pontificaal
Of or pertaining to a pontiff.

pontificate /pɒnˈtɪf.ɪ.kət/ /pɔnˈtɪf.ə.kət/ /pɔnˈtɪf.ɪ.kət/ pontificates n
pontificaat
The status or term of office of a pontiff or pontifex.

pontificate /pɒnˈtɪf.ɪ.keɪt/ /pɔnˈtɪf.ə.keɪt/ /pɔnˈtɪf.ɪ.keɪt/ v
orakelen
(intransitive) To act like a pontiff; to express one's position or opinions dogmatically and pompously as if they were absolutely correct.
(intransitive) To speak in a patronizing, supercilious or pompous manner, especially at length.

pontoon bridge pontoon bridges n
pontonbrug
A temporary bridge built over floating pontoons

pony /ˈpoʊni/ /ˈpəʊni/ ponies n
pony
A small horse; specifically, any of several small breeds of horse under 14.2 hands at the withers.

poo /pu/ /puː/ poos n
poep

poo /pu/ /puː/ v
kakken poepen schijten

pooch /puːt͡ʃ/ pooches n
vuilnisbakkie
(slang) A dog.
bastaard
A dog of mixed breed; a mongrel.

pooch /puːt͡ʃ/ v
puilen uitpuilen
To distend, to swell or extend beyond normal limits; usually used with out.

pood /puːd/ poods n
poed
An obsolete Russian unit of mass, equal to 40 Russian funt, or about 16.38 kg (approximately 36.11 pounds).

poodle /ˈpuː.dəl/ poodles n
poedel
A breed of dog originating in Europe as hunting dogs, and having heavy, curly coat in a solid color; their shoulder height indicates their classification as standard, medium, miniature, or toy.

pool /pul/ /puːl/ [pʰuəɫ] [pʰuɫ] pools n
plas poel
A small and rather deep area of (usually) fresh water, as one supplied by a spring, or occurring in the course of a stream or river; a reservoir for water.
bekken plas poel
Any small body of standing or stagnant water; a puddle.

poor /poʊ/ /poː/ /puɹ/ /pɔɹ/ /pɔː(ɹ)/ /pɜːɹ/ /pʊə(ɹ)/ /pʊɚ/ /pʊɹ/ /ˈpʊ(ː)ə(r)/ poorer poorest adj
arm berooid arme beklagenswaardig armoedig
With no or few possessions or money, particularly in relation to contemporaries who do have them.
arm arme beklagenswaardig
(attributive, _, only) Worthy of pity.

poor /poʊ/ /poː/ /puɹ/ /pɔɹ/ /pɔː(ɹ)/ /pɜːɹ/ /pʊə(ɹ)/ /pʊɚ/ /pʊɹ/ /ˈpʊ(ː)ə(r)/ n
armen arm
(plural only) The poor people of a society or the world collectively, the poor class of a society.

poor as Job adj
zo arm als Job

poor as a church mouse phraseologicalUnit
zo arm als Job geen nagel hebben om zijn gat mee af te krabben zo arm als een kerkrat
(simile) Very poor, to the point of starving or begging; utterly destitute.

poor relation poor relations n
stiefkind stiefkindje

pop /pɑp/ /pɒp/ pops n
plop
(countable) A loud, sharp sound, as of a cork coming out of a bottle.
pap
(colloquial, affectionate) One's father.
frisdrank
(uncountable, regional, Midwest US, Canada, Inland North, Midlands, Northwestern US) An effervescent or fizzy drink, most frequently nonalcoholic; soda pop.

pop /pɑp/ /pɒp/ v
dichtgaan
(intransitive, of the ears) To undergo equalization of pressure when the Eustachian tubes open.

pop art n
popart
(arts) A genre of art that uses elements of popular culture, often using techniques from commercial art and advertising.

pop music pop musics n
pop popmuziek
Music intended for or accepted by a wide audience, usually with a commercial basis and distinguished from other genres such as classical music and folk music.

pop the question v
om iemands hand vragen uithuwelijken
(idiomatic, informal) To propose marriage.

pop up v
opduiken te voorschijn komen
(intransitive, informal, idiomatic) To appear without warning.

popcorn /ˈpɑp.kɔɹn/ /ˈpɒp.kɔː(ɹ)n/ /ˈpʌp.kɔɹn/ [ˈpʌp.kɒːn] [ˈpʌp.kɔɹn] popcorns n
popcorn pof-maïs gepofte maïs
(chiefly, uncountable) A snack food made from corn/maize kernels popped by dry heating.

pope /poʊp/ /pəʊp/ popes n
paus
(Roman Catholicism, _, &, _, generally) An honorary title of the Roman Catholic bishop of Rome as father and head of his church, a sovereign of the Vatican city state.

popinjay /ˈpɑpənˌd͡ʒeɪ/ /ˈpɒpɪnd͡ʒeɪ/ popinjays n
kwastl verwaand heerschap windbuil
(dated) A vain, gaudy person; someone who is shallow or superficial. [from 16th c.]
gaai
(archery) A target to shoot at, typically stuffed with feathers or plumage. [from 16th c.]

poplar /ˈpɑ.plɚ/ /ˈpɒp.lə(ɹ)/ poplars n
populier
Any of various deciduous trees of the genus Populus.

popliteal /pɒˈplɪtɪ.əl/ /ˌpɒplɪˈtiːəl/ adj
wade
(anatomy) Of or pertaining to the popliteus (the area behind the knee). [From 18th c.]

poppy /ˈpɑpi/ /ˈpɒpi/ poppies n
klaproos maankop
Any plant of the genus Papaver or the family Papaveraceae, with crumpled, often red, petals and a milky juice having narcotic properties; especially a common poppy or corn poppy (Papaver rhoeas) which has orange-red flowers; the flower of such a plant.

poppycock poppycocks n
nonsens onzin
(colloquial) foolish talk; nonsense.

poppyseed poppyseeds n
maanzaad
The seed of the poppy, used as a flavouring in bread.

popsicle /ˈpɑpsɪkəl/ /ˈpɒpsɪkəl/ popsicles n
waterijs
(chiefly, _, US, Canada) Frozen fruit juice, flavored sugar water, or the like, on a stick, of a size to be one serving.

populace /ˈpɑpjələs/ /ˈpɒpjʊləs/ populaces n
plebs
The common people of a nation.

popular /ˈpɑpjəlɚ/ /ˈpɒpjʊlə/ more popular most popular adj
volk volks
Pertaining to or deriving from the people or general public. [from 16th c.]
populair geliefd gewild in trek
Liked by many people; generally pleasing, widely admired. [from 17th c.]

popular science n
populaire wetenschap
An interpretation of science intended for a general audience, rather than for other scientists or students.
populairwetenschappelijk
(attributive) Of, or having to do with science, but aimed at ordinary people as opposed to scientists; intended for general consumption.

popularity /ˌpɑp.jəˈlɛəɹ.ɪ.ti/ /ˌpɒp.jəˈlæɹ.ɪ.ti/ popularities n
populariteit geliefdheid
The quality or state of being popular; especially, the state of being esteemed by, or of being in favor with, the people at large

populate /ˈpɑ.pjəˌleɪt/ /ˈpɒp.jʊˌleɪt/ /ˈpɔp.jəˌlæɪt/ v
bevolken
(transitive) To live in; to inhabit.

population /ˌpɑ.pjəˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ˌpɒp.juːˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ˌpɒp.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/ populations n
bevolking zielental
A count of the number of residents within a political or geographical boundary such as a town, a nation or the world.
bevolking inwonertal populatie
(biology) A collection of organisms of a particular species, sharing a particular characteristic of interest, most often that of living in a given area.
populatie
(statistics) A group of units (persons, objects, or other items) enumerated in a census or from which a sample is drawn.

population density population densities n
bevolkingsdichtheid
Average population per unit area; especially, the average number of people who live per square kilometer (or square mile) of land.

population pyramid population pyramids n
leeftijdspiramide bevolkingspiramide
(demography) A graphical illustration of the distribution of a population (typically that of a country or region of the world) by age groups and sex; it typically forms the shape of a pyramid when the population is growing.

populism populisms n
populisme
(philosophy) A political doctrine or philosophy that proposes that the rights and powers of ordinary people are exploited by a privileged elite, and supports their struggle to overcome this.

porbeagle porbeagles n
haringhaai
A large pelagic predatory shark, Lamna nasus, of the Atlantic.

porcelain /ˈpoːslɘn/ /ˈpɔɹslɪn/ /ˈpɔɹsəlɪn/ /ˈpɔːsəlɪn/ porcelains n
porselein
(usually, uncountable) A hard white translucent ceramic, originally made by firing kaolin, quartz, and feldspar at high temperatures but now also inclusive of similar artificial materials; also often (figurative) such a material as a symbol of the fragility, elegance, etc. traditionally associated with porcelain goods.
(countable, now, _, usually, in the plural) An object made of porcelain, (particularly) art objects or items of tableware.

porch /po(ː)ɹtʃ/ /poətʃ/ /pɔɹt͡ʃ/ /pɔːtʃ/ porches n
portiek veranda
(architectural element) A covered entrance to a building, whether taken from the interior, and forming a sort of vestibule within the main wall, or projecting without and with a separate roof. A porch often has chair(s), table(s) and swings.

porcine /ˈpoʊɹ.saɪn/ /ˈpoʊɹ.sin/ /ˈpoʊɹ.sɪn/ more porcine most porcine adj
varkens-
Of or pertaining to pigs.
moddervet
(derogatory) Overweight to the extent of resembling a pig; morbidly obese.

porcupine /ˈpɔː(ɹ)kiˌpaɪn/ /ˈpɔː(ɹ)kjʊˌpaɪn/ /ˈpɔː(ɹ)kəˌpaɪn/ /ˈpɔː(ɹ)kɪˌpaɪn/ porcupines n
stekelvarken
Any of several rodents of either of the taxonomic families Hystricidae (Old World porcupines) or Erethizontidae (New World porcupines), both from the infraorder Hystricognathi, noted for their sharp spines or quills, which are raised when the animal is attacked or surprised.

pore /po(ː)ɹ/ /poə/ /pɔɹ/ /pɔː/ pores n
porie
A tiny opening in the skin.

pore over v
bestuderen
To examine something (especially written material) carefully and attentively.

pork /po(ː)ɹk/ /poək/ /poɹk/ /pɔːk/ porks n
varkensvlees
(mostly, uncountable) The meat of a pig.

pork rind pork rinds n
knabbelspek zwoerd
(US, Canada, food) A snack food made from cured pork skin; pork scratchings.

pork-barrelling n
cliëntelisme favoritisme stemmenlokkerij
(politics) The practice of an elected politician giving favours or money to some or all voters in the politician's electorate, or to certain organizations, as compensation or payback for support from those voters or organizations in the past.

porn /pɔɹn/ /pɔːn/ porns n
porno
(countable, informal, chiefly, in the plural) A pornographic work.

pornlike more pornlike most pornlike adj
pornoachtig
resembling pornography; pornographic

porno /ˈpɔːnəʊ/ pornos n
porno pornografie
(uncountable) Pornography.

pornocracy /pɔˈnɑkɹəsi/ /pɔːˈnɒkɹəsɪ/ pornocracies n
pornocratie
(derogatory, often, figuratively) A government by, or dominated by, prostitutes or corrupt persons.

pornocracy /pɔˈnɑkɹəsi/ /pɔːˈnɒkɹəsɪ/ pn
pornocratie
(Roman Catholicism, historical, sometimes, capitalized) The period of the papacy known as the saeculum obscūrum (Latin for “dark age”), and also as the “Rule of the Harlots”, which began with the installation of Pope Sergius III in 904 and lasted for sixty years until the death of Pope John XII in 964, during which time the popes were strongly influenced by the Theophylacti, a powerful and corrupt aristocratic family. [from mid-19th c.]

pornographer /pɔː(ɹ)ˈnɒɡɹəfə(ɹ)/ pornographers n
pornograaf
One who is involved in the creation or dissemination of pornography. [from mid-19th c.]

pornographic /ˌpɔː(ɹ)nəˈɡɹæfɪk/ more pornographic most pornographic adj
pornografisch
Containing an explicit depiction of sexual activity.

pornography /pɔɹˈnɑ.ɡɹə.fi/ /pɔː(ɹ)ˈnɒɡ.ɹə.fi/ pornographies n
pornografie
The explicit literary or visual depiction of sexual subject matter; any display of material of an erotic nature. [from mid-19th c.]

pornstache /ˈpɔɹnstæʃ/ /ˈpɔːnstæʃ/ pornstaches n
pornosnor
(slang) A moustache that resembles one worn by an adult film actor.

porosity porosities n
poreusheid porositeit
(uncountable) The state of being porous.
(countable) A measure of how porous a material is; the ratio of the volume of pores to the total volume

porous /ˈpɔːɹəs/ more porous most porous adj
poreus
Full of tiny pores that allow fluids or gasses to pass through.

porpoise /pɔːˈpɔɪs/ /ˈpɔːpəs/ /ˈpɔːɹpəs/ porpoises n
bruinvis
A small cetacean of the family Phocoenidae, related to dolphins and whales.

porridge /ˈpɑɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈpɒɹ.ɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈpɔɹɪd͡ʒ/ porridges n
pap brij
A dish made of grain or legumes, milk and/or water, heated and stirred until thick and typically eaten for breakfast.

port /po(ː)ɹt/ /poət/ /pɔɹt/ /pɔːt/ adj
haven bakboord poort bakboord- overdragen porten
(nautical) Of or relating to port, the left-hand side of a vessel when facing the bow.

port /po(ː)ɹt/ /poət/ /pɔɹt/ /pɔːt/ ports n
haven poort
A place on the coast at which ships can shelter, or dock to load and unload cargo or passengers.
port porto
A type of very sweet fortified wine, mostly dark red, traditionally made in Portugal.
haven bakboord bakboord-
An opening or doorway in the side of a ship, especially for boarding or loading; an embrasure through which a cannon may be discharged; a porthole.
bakboord poort bakboord- overdragen porten
(nautical, aviation, uncountable) The left-hand side of a vessel, including aircraft, when one is facing the front. Used to unambiguously refer to directions relative to the vessel structure, rather than to a person or object on board.
poort
An opening where a connection (such as a pipe) is made.
A logical or physical construct in and from which data are transferred. Computer port on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
overdragen porten
(also, networking) A number that delimits a connection for specific processes or parts of a network service.

port /po(ː)ɹt/ /poət/ /pɔɹt/ /pɔːt/ v
haven bakboord poort bakboord-
(military) To hold or carry (a weapon) with both hands so that it lays diagonally across the front of the body, with the barrel or similar part near the left shoulder and the right hand grasping the small of the stock; or, to throw (the weapon) into this position on command.
poort overdragen porten
(computing, video games) To adapt, modify, or create a new version of, a program so that it works on a different platform. Porting (computing) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

port city port cities n
havenstad
A city built around a port, for its defence, to provide infrastructural support, or as parasitic urban sprawl.

port of call ports of call n
aanloophaven
(nautical) any port (except its home port) being visited by a ship, especially to load or unload cargo or passengers or to take on supplies

port wine port wines n
port porto
A type of fortified wine traditionally made in Portugal.

portable /ˈpɔɹtəbl̩/ /ˈpɔɹtəbəl/ /ˈpɔː(ɹ)təbl̩/ /ˈpɔː(ɹ)təbəl/ [ˈpʰɔɹɾɪ̈bl̩] more portable most portable adj
draagbaar
Able to be carried or easily moved.

portable art n
mobiele kunst
(archaeology) Small pieces of prehistoric art that could be carried, as opposed to art applied to walls or cliffs, for example.

portal /ˈpɔːtəl/ /ˈpɔːɹtəl/ [ˈpʰɔːɹɾɫ̩] portals n
portaal
(Internet) A website or page that acts as an entrance to other websites or pages on the Internet.
A grandiose and often lavish entrance.

portal site portal sites n
portaalsite
(Internet) A website with various features and content of its own, but also with many links to other sites, its aim being that users would make it their home page.

portcullis /pɔɹtˈkʌl.ɪs/ /pɔːtˈkʌl.ɪs/ portculli portcullises portcullisses portscullis n
valhek valpoort
A gate in the form of a grating which is lowered into place at the entrance to a castle, fort, etc.
(historical) An English coin of the reign of Elizabeth I, struck for the use of the East India Company, and bearing the figure of a portcullis on the reverse.

portend /pɔɹˈtɛnd/ /pɔːˈtɛnd/ v
aankondigen
(transitive) To serve as a warning or omen of.

portent /ˈpo(ː)ɹtɛnt/ /ˈpoətɛnt/ /ˈpɔɹtɛnt/ /ˈpɔːtɛnt/ portents n
voorspook voorteken
Something that portends an event about to occur, especially an unfortunate or evil event; an omen.

portentous /pɔː(ɹ)ˈtɛntəs/ more portentous most portentous adj
onheilspellend
Of momentous or ominous significance.

porter /ˈpo(ː)ɹtɚ/ /ˈpoətə/ /ˈpɔɹtɚ/ /ˈpɔːtə/ porters n
kruier
A person who carries luggage and related objects.
portier
(countable) A person in control of the entrance to a building.

portfolio career portfolio careers n
portfoliocarrière

porthole /ˈpɔː(ɹ)t.həʊl/ portholes n
patrijspoort patrijs
(nautical) A circular window set in the hull of a ship.

portico /ˈpɔːtɪkəʊ/ portici porticoes porticos n
portiek
A porch, or a small space with a roof supported by columns, serving as the entrance to a building.

portion /ˈpoəɹʃən/ /ˈpoɹʃən/ /ˈpoːɹʃən/ /ˈpɔɹʃən/ /ˈpɔːʃən/ portions n
portie deel
An allocated amount.

portly /ˈpoʊɹtli/ /ˈpoːtliː/ /ˈpɔɹtli/ /ˈpɔːtli/ portlier portliest adj
gezet
Somewhat fat, pudgy, overweight. [from 15th c.]

portmanteau /pɔːtˈmæn.təʊ/ /pɔːɹtˈmæntoʊ/ /ˌpɔːɹtmænˈtoʊ/ portmanteaus portmanteaux n
koffer valies
A large travelling case usually made of leather, and opening into two equal sections.

portmanteau word portmanteau words n
kofferwoord versmelting contaminatie porte-manteauwoord vlechtwoord
(linguistics) A word which combines the meaning of two words (or, rarely, more than two words), formed by combining the words, usually, but not always, by adjoining the first part of one word and the last part of the other, the adjoining parts often having a common vowel.

portrait /ˈpoətɹeɪt/ /ˈpoətɹɪt/ /ˈpoʊɹtɹeɪt/ /ˈpoʊɹtɹət/ /ˈpɔɹtɹeɪt/ /ˈpɔɹtɹət/ /ˈpɔːtɹeɪt/ /ˈpɔːtɹɪt/ portraits n
portret
(countable) A painting or other picture of a person, especially the head and shoulders.
staand
(computing, printing) A print orientation where the vertical sides are longer than the horizontal sides.

portray /pɔɹˈtɹeɪ/ /pɔːˈtɹeɪ/ v
portretteren
To paint or draw the likeness of.

pose /poʊz/ /pəʊz/ v
poseren
(intransitive) To assume or maintain a pose; to strike an attitude.

poseur /poʊˈzʊəɹ/ poseurs n
aansteller
One who affects some behaviour, style, attitude or other condition, often to impress or influence others.

posh /pɑʃ/ /pɒʃ/ /pəʊʃ/ more posh most posh posher poshest adj
deftig
Associated with the upper classes.

posit /ˈpɑzɪt/ /ˈpɒzɪt/ posits n
postulaat
Something that is posited; a postulate.

position /pəˈzɪʃ.(ə)n/ positions n
positie standje
A place or location.
stellingname
An opinion, stand, or stance.

positive /-ɾɪv/ /ˈpɑzɪtɪv/ /ˈpɒzɪtɪv/ more positive most positive adj
positief
(law) Formally laid down. [from the 14th c.]
(mathematics) Of number, greater than zero. [from the 18th c.]
(physics) Having more protons than electrons.
Characterized by the presence of features which support a hypothesis.
HIV positief
(slang) HIV positive.

positive /-ɾɪv/ /ˈpɑzɪtɪv/ /ˈpɒzɪtɪv/ positives n
stellende trap
(grammar) A degree of comparison of adjectives and adverbs.

positive degree n
stellende trap
(grammar) That state of an adjective or adverb indicating simple quality, without comparison or relation to increase or diminution; as in wise, noble.

positive thinking n
positief denken
Focusing on thoughts of success, as a strategy for achievement.

positively /ˈpɑ.zɪ.tɪv.li/ /ˈpɒz.ɪ.tɪv.li/ /ˌpɑ.zɪˈtɪv.li/ /ˌpɒz.ɪˈtɪv.li/ more positively most positively adv
positief
(manner) In a positive manner.
(degree) Very.
zeker
(modal) With certainty.

positivism /ˈpɑzɪtɪvˌɪzm/ /ˈpɒzɪtɪvˌɪzm/ positivisms n
positivisme
(philosophy) A doctrine that states that the only authentic knowledge is scientific knowledge, and that such knowledge can only come from positive affirmation of theories through strict scientific method, refusing every form of metaphysics.

positron /ˈpɑ.zɪ.tɹɑn/ /ˈpɒz.ɪ.tɹɒn/ positrons n
positron
(particle) The antimatter equivalent of an electron, having the same mass but a positive charge.

posology /pə-/ /pəʊˈsɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /pəˈzɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ posologies n
posologie
(countable, uncountable, pharmacy, pharmacology) The study of the dosages of drugs, especially the determination of appropriate dosages. [from 19th c.]

possess /pəˈzɛs/ v
bezit nemen van
Of a supernatural entity, especially one regarded as evil: to take control of (an animal or person's body or mind).
bezitten
To have (something) as, or as if as, an owner; to have, to own.

possessed /pəˈzɛst/ more possessed most possessed adj
bezeten
controlled by evil spirits.

possession /pəˈzɛʃən/ possessions n
bezitting
Something that is owned.
bezit bezittingen
Ownership; taking, holding, keeping something as one's own.
bezetenheid
The condition or affliction of being possessed by a demon or other supernatural entity.

possessive /pəˈzɛsɪv/ more possessive most possessive adj
bezittelijk
Of or pertaining to ownership or possession.
(grammar) Indicating ownership, possession, origin, etc.
bezitterig
Unwilling to yield possession of.

possessive adjective possessive adjectives n
bezittelijk adjectief bezittelijk bijvoeglijk naamwoord
An adjective expressing possession.

possessive case possessive cases n
genitief
(grammar) case used to express direct possession, ownership, origin, etc. Though similar in many ways to the genitive case, it is not always the same. Languages that have the possessive case include English and Quenya.

possessive pronoun possessive pronouns n
bezittelijk voornaamwoord
(grammar) A pronoun which expresses possession.

possessor [pʰəˈzɛsə(ɹ)] possessors n
bezitter
Agent noun of possess; one who possesses

possibility /ˌpɑ.səˈbɪl.ə.ɾi/ /ˌpɒs.ɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ possibilities n
mogelijkheid
The quality of being possible.

possible /ˈpɑ.sə.bl̩/ /ˈpɒ.sɪ.bl̩/ more possible most possible adj
mogelijk
(usually, not comparable) Able but not certain to happen; neither inevitable nor impossible.
mogelijk doenbaar doenlijk haalbaar overwogen te doen
(comparable) Capable of being done or achieved; feasible.
mogelijk denkbaar
Being considered, e.g. for a position.

possible /ˈpɑ.sə.bl̩/ /ˈpɒ.sɪ.bl̩/ possibles n
mogelijke mogelijkheid
(colloquial, rare) A possible choice, notably someone being considered for a position.
mogelijkheid
(rare) A particular event that may happen.

possibly /ˈpɑsəbli/ /ˈpɒsɪbli/ more possibly most possibly adv
mogelijk
(modifying a verb) In the realm of possibility; indicates that the action may successfully be performed (is not impossible) regardless of any facts or circumstances known to, stated by or implied by the speaker that might limit the performance.

post /poʊst/ /pəʊst/ posts n
paal
A long dowel or plank protruding from the ground; a fencepost; a lightpost.
post
(obsolete) Each of a series of men stationed at specific places along a postroad, with responsibility for relaying letters and dispatches of the monarch (and later others) along the route. [16th–17th c.]
(dated) A station, or one of a series of stations, established for the refreshment and accommodation of travellers on some recognized route.
(UK, Australia, New Zealand) A single delivery of letters; the letters or deliveries that make up a single batch delivered to one person or one address. [from 17th c.]
pool
A pole in a battery.
paal doelpaal
(sports) A goalpost.

post /poʊst/ /pəʊst/ v
op de post doen posten versturen verzenden
(UK, Australia, New Zealand) To send (an item of mail etc.) through the postal service. [from 19th c.]

post hoc more post hoc most post hoc adv
nadien
After the fact.

post horn post horns n
posthoorn
(music) A valveless musical instrument based on such a horn, used in orchestral music.

post office /ˈpoʊst ˌɑfɪs/ /ˈpoʊst ˌɔfɪs/ /ˈpəʊst ˌɒfɪs/ post offices n
postkantoor posterij
(countable) A place (building, office, shop, or counter) concerned with the business of delivering letters, post or mail and selling stamps, etc.

post office box post office boxes n
postbus
A uniquely addressable lockable box located on the premises of a post office that may be hired as collection point for mail.

post- /poʊst/ /pəʊst/ prefix
post-
after, later
(anatomy) behind

post-production post-productions n
post-productie
(cinematography, television) The stages of film (or audio) production happening between the actual filming (or recording) and the completed product.

post-traumatic stress disorder n
posttraumatische stressstoornis
(psychology) A psychological condition that develops following some stressful situation or event, with symptoms such as sleep disturbance, recurrent dreams, flashbacks, hypervigilance, depression, dissociation, withdrawal or lack of concentration.

post-war adj
naoorlogs
Pertaining to a period of time immediately following the end of a war; where there is a cessation of conflict.

postage stamp postage stamps n
postzegel
A small piece of printed paper stuck on an item to be mailed, indicating that postage has been paid.

postal address postal addresses n
huisadres
The address (of a person or business) to which mail is delivered, as distinct from the actual street address.

postalveolar /ˌpoʊstælˈviələɹ/ /ˌpəʊstælviˈəʊlə(ɹ)/ /ˌpəʊstælˈviːələ(ɹ)/ /ˌpəʊstˈælvi.ələ(ɹ)/ adj
postalveolair
(phonetics) Articulated with the tongue near or touching the back of the alveolar ridge.

postalveolar /ˌpoʊstælˈviələɹ/ /ˌpəʊstælviˈəʊlə(ɹ)/ /ˌpəʊstælˈviːələ(ɹ)/ /ˌpəʊstˈælvi.ələ(ɹ)/ postalveolars n
postalveolaar
(phonetics) Any sound articulated with the tongue near or touching the back of the alveolar ridge, such as English sh in the word shoe.

postbellum adj
naoorlogs
(US) Of the period following the American Civil War, especially used in reference to the South.

postcard /ˈpoʊstˌkɑɹd/ postcards n
ansichtkaart kaart postkaart
A rectangular piece of thick paper or thin cardboard intended to be written on and mailed without an envelope. In the case of a picture postcard, one side displays a picture or photograph.

postclassical adj
postklassiek
After the classical era (but sometimes before the medieval).

postcode /ˈpoʊs(t)ˌkoʊd/ /ˈpəʊs(t)kəʊd/ postcodes n
postcode postnummer
(Australia, Britain, New Zealand) A sequence of letters and numbers added to a postal address to aid the sorting and delivery of post or mail.

poster /ˈpoʊstɚ/ posters n
poster affiche
A picture of a celebrity, an event etc., intended to be attached to a wall.

posterior /poʊˈstɪɹ.i.ɚ/ /pɑˈstɪɹ.i.ɚ/ /pɒˈstɪə.ɹi.ə/ more posterior most posterior adj
achterkant rugzijde
(anatomy) Nearer the rear or hind end; nearer the caudal end of the body in quadrupeds or the dorsal end in bipeds.
later posterieur
(formal) Following in order or in time.

posterior /poʊˈstɪɹ.i.ɚ/ /pɑˈstɪɹ.i.ɚ/ /pɒˈstɪə.ɹi.ə/ posteriors n
Achterste achterwerk
(euphemistic, humorous) The hinder parts of the body.
(maths) The probability that a hypothesis is true (calculated by Bayes' theorem).

posterior chamber posterior chambers n
achterste oogkamer
(anatomy, ophthalmology) A narrow space inside the eye between the iris and the lens, filled with aqueous humour.

posterity /pɒˈstɛɹɪti/ posterities n
nageslacht
All the future generations, especially the descendants of a specific person.

postern /ˈpɑstɚn/ /ˈpɒst(ə)n/ more postern most postern adj
achteraangelegen
Situated at the rear; posterior.

postern /ˈpɑstɚn/ /ˈpɒst(ə)n/ posterns n
achterdeur achterpoort zijdeur zijingang
A back gate, back door, side entrance, or other gateway distinct from the main entrance.

posthumous /ˈpɒs.t͡ʃə.məs/ /ˈpɒs.t͡ʃʊ.məs/ adj
postuum posthuum
Taking place after one's own death.
In reference to a work, published after the author's death.
(originally) Born after the death of one's father.

postimpressionism n
postimpressionisme
(arts) A genre of painting that rejected the naturalism of impressionism, using colour and form in more expressive manners.

postmodernism /pəʊstˈmɑdɚnɪzəm/ postmodernisms n
postmodernisme
Any style in art, architecture, literature, philosophy, etc., that reacts against an earlier modernist movement.

postpone /poʊstˈpoʊn/ v
uitstellen verschuiven achterstellen opschorten
To delay or put off an event, appointment, etc.

postponed more postponed most postponed adj
uitgesteld
Done later than originally planned; delayed.

postposition postpositions n
achterzetsel achtergeplaatst voorzetsel
(grammar) A word that has the same purpose as a preposition but comes after the noun.

postscript /ˈpoʊst.skɹɪpt/ postscripts n
postscriptum nota bene
(countable) An addendum to a letter, added after the author's signature.

postscriptum /ˌpəʊstˈskɹɪptəm/ postscripta postscriptums n
NB P.S. nota bene postscriptum
(rare) A thing that has been written afterwards; something appended in writing.

posttraumatic adj
posttraumatisch
After, or as a result of, a trauma.

postulate /ˈpɑst͡ʃələt/ /ˈpɑst͡ʃəˌleɪt/ /ˈpɒstjʊleɪt/ /ˈpɒstjʊlət/ postulates n
postulaat
(logic) An axiom.

postural /ˈpɑst͡ʃəɹəl/ /ˈpɒstʃəɹəl/ adj
houding
Relating to posture.

posture /ˈpɑst͡ʃɚ/ /ˈpɒstʃə/ postures n
houding
(rare) The position of someone or something relative to another; position; situation.

pot /pɑt/ /pɒt/ /pɔt/ pots n
wiet
(slang, uncountable) Marijuana.
pot
A vessel used for brewing or serving drinks: a coffeepot or teapot.

pot /pɑt/ /pɒt/ /pɔt/ v
oppotten
To put (something) into a pot.
inmaken
To preserve by bottling or canning.
potten
(snooker, pool, billiards, transitive) To cause a ball to fall into a pocket.

pot calling the kettle black /ˈpɑt ˈkɔliŋ ðə ˈkɛtl̩ ˈblæk/ /ˈpɒt ˈkɔːliŋ ðə ˈkɛtl̩ ˈblæk/ n
de pot verwijt de ketel dat hij zwart ziet
(idiomatic) A situation in which somebody comments on or accuses someone else of a fault which the accuser shares.

pot plant pot plants n
potplant
(UK, Australia, New Zealand) A plant growing in a flowerpot; a houseplant.

potable /ˈpoʊtəbəl/ /ˈpɑt-/ /ˈpɒt-/ /ˈpəʊtəbəl/ more potable most potable adj
drinkbaar
(formal) Good for drinking without fear of disease or poisoning.

potash /ˈpɑt.æʃ/ /ˈpɒt.æʃ/ potashes n
potas
The water-soluble part of the ash formed by burning plant material; used for making soap and glass and as a fertilizer.

potassium /pəˈtæsiəm/ potassiums n
kalium potas
A soft, waxy, silvery reactive metal that is never found unbound in nature; an element (symbol K) with an atomic number of 19 and atomic weight of 39.0983. The symbol is derived from the Latin kalium.

potassium bitartrate potassium bitartrates n
kaliumwaterstoftartraat wijnsteen

potassium chloride n
kaliumchloride
(inorganic compound) The potassium salt of hydrochloric acid, KCl; it is used as a fertilizer, and in lethal injections

potassium nitrate n
kaliumnitraat
(inorganic chemistry) KNO3, a naturally occurring salt, notably used as an ingredient of gunpowder; also used a food preservative and as an ingredient in toothpaste for sensitive gums; historically used in the production of nitric acid (HNO3).

potato /pəˈteɪ.toʊ/ /pəˈteɪ.təʊ/ [pə̥ˈtʰeɪtʰəʊ] [pə̥ˈtʰeɪɾoʊ] [pə̥ˈtʰeɪɾə] potatoes n
aardappel patat pieper
The tuber of a plant, Solanum tuberosum, eaten as a starchy vegetable, particularly in the Americas and Europe; this plant.

potato masher potato mashers n
aardappelstamper stamppotstamper
A utensil used to mash potatoes.

potato salad potato salads n
aardappelsalade
A salad made from chopped boiled potatoes and a variety of other ingredients in a dressing.

potato starch potato starches n
aardappelzetmeel
(gastronomy) A widely diffused vegetable substance found in the extracted material of potatoes used in cooking.

potbellied more potbellied most potbellied adj
corpulent dikbuikig gezet
having a potbelly

potbelly potbellies n
bierbuik pens buikje spekbuik
A large, swollen, or protruding abdomen; a paunch. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

potential /po(ʊ)ˈtɛnʃəl/ /pəˈtɛnʃəl/ adj
potentieel
Existing in possibility, not in actuality.

potential energy potential energies n
potentiële energie
The energy possessed by an object because of its position (in a gravitational or electric field), or its condition (as a stretched or compressed spring, as a chemical reactant, or by having rest mass).

potentially /pəˈtɛnʃ(ə)li/ more potentially most potentially adv
potentieel
In a manner showing much potential; with the possibility of happening in a given way.

potentiometer potentiometers n
potentiometer potmeter
(electronics) A user-adjustable three-terminal variable resistor that can be used as a voltage divider.

pothead potheads n
mariuhanaroker potroker
(derogatory, _, slang) A person who smokes cannabis frequently, or to excess.

potholder potholders n
pannenlap
An insulated pad used for handling hot cooking utensils

pothole potholes n
gat in het wegdek
A shallow pit or other edged depression in a road's surface, especially when caused by erosion by weather or traffic.
A pit formed in the bed of a turbulent stream.

potion /pəʊ.ʃən/ /ˈpoʊ.ʃən/ potions n
drankje tinctuur toverdrankje
A small portion or dose of a liquid which is medicinal, poisonous, or magical.

potpourri /pəʊˈpɔː.ɹi/ /pəʊˈpʊə.ɹi/ /ˈpoʊ.pʊˌɹiː/ /ˌpoʊ.pʊˈɹiː/ /ˌpəʊ.pəˈɹiː/ potpourris n
potpourri
(music) A medley of songs or music.
A mixture of dried fragrant plant material, often in a decorative bowl, used to scent a room.

potsherd /ˈpɑt.ʃəɹd/ /ˈpɒt.ʃɜːd/ potsherds n
potscherf
(often, archaeology) A piece of ceramic from pottery, often found on an archaeological site.

potter /ˈpɑtɚ/ /ˈpɒtə/ potters n
pottenbakker pottenbakster
One who makes pots and other ceramic wares.

potter's wheel potter's wheels n
pottenbakkersschijf
A turntable type of machine used by a potter to form round pieces of pottery from wet clay.

pottery /ˈpɑtəɹi/ /ˈpɒtəɹi/ potteries n
aardewerk keramiek vaatwerk
Fired ceramic wares that contain clay when formed.
pottenbakkerij potterij
(countable) A potter's shop or workshop, where pottery is made.
keramiek pottenbakkerij potterij
The potter's craft or art: making vessels from clay.

potty mouth /ˈpɒti maʊθ/ potty mouths n
vuilbek
(idiomatic) A person having this characteristic.

pouch /paʊt͡ʃ/ pouches n
zak

pouf /puːf/ /pʊf/ poufs n
poef
A low cushioned seat with no back; a padded footstool. [from 19th c.]

poultice /ˈpoʊltɪs/ poultices n
cataplasma papomslag
A soft, moist mass, usually wrapped in cloth and warmed, that is applied topically to a sore, aching or lesioned part of the body to soothe it.

poultry /ˈpoʊltɹi/ /ˈpɒltɹi/ /ˈpəʊltɹi/ poultries n
gevogelte pluimvee
The meat from a domestic fowl.

pounce /paʊns/ v
opspringen
(intransitive) To leap into the air intending to seize someone or something.
bespringen
(intransitive) To attack suddenly by leaping.
grijpen
(intransitive) To eagerly seize an opportunity.

pound /paʊnd/ pound pounds n
dierenasiel
A place for the detention of stray or wandering animals.
pond
A unit of mass equal to 16 avoirdupois ounces (= 453.592 g). Today this value is the most common meaning of "pound" as a unit of weight.
A unit of currency in various currency systems
Any of various units of currency formerly used in the United States.

pound /paʊnd/ v
beuken
(transitive) To strike hard, usually repeatedly.

pound sterling /paʊnd ˈstɜː(ɹ).lɪŋ/ pounds sterling n
pond pond sterling
The currency of the United Kingdom.

pour /paʊəɹ/ /paʊɹ/ /po(ː)ɹ/ /poə/ /pɔɹ/ /pɔː/ pours n
geut stortbui stortvloed straal stroom
(colloquial) A downpour, or flood of precipitation.

pour /paʊəɹ/ /paʊɹ/ /po(ː)ɹ/ /poə/ /pɔɹ/ /pɔː/ v
gieten schenken gutsen pouren stromen uitbraken
(transitive, figurative) To send out as in a stream or a flood; to cause (an emotion) to come out; to cause to escape.

pout /paʊt/ /pʌʊt/ pouts n
pruilmondje tuit tuitmondje
One's facial expression when pouting.

pout /paʊt/ /pʌʊt/ v
pruilen tuiten
(intransitive) To push out one's lips.
pruilen
(intransitive) To be or pretend to be ill-tempered; to sulk.

poutine /puˈtin/ /puːˈtiːn/ /puːˈtɪn/ [pʉuˈtɪin] poutines n
poutine
Chiefly with a qualifying word: any of a number of variations on the basic poutine dish.

pouty poutier poutiest adj
pruilend
Tending to pout; angry in a childish or cute way; showing mock anger. (of a person)

poverty /ˈpɑːvɚti/ /ˈpɒvəti/ poverties n
armoede
The quality or state of being poor; lack of money
A deficiency of something needed or desired

powder /ˈpaʊ.də(ɹ)/ powders n
poeder
The fine particles which are the result of reducing a dry substance by pounding, grinding, or triturating, or the result of decay; dust.
(cosmetics) A mixture of fine dry, sweet-smelling particles applied to the face or other body parts, to reduce shine or to alleviate chaffing.

powder /ˈpaʊ.də(ɹ)/ v
fijnmalen malen
(transitive) To reduce to fine particles; to pound, grind, or rub into a powder.
bepoederen
(transitive) To sprinkle with powder, or as if with powder.

powdered sugar /ˈpaʊ.dəd ˈʃʊɡ.ə/ /ˈpaʊ.dɚd ˈʃʊɡ.ɚ/ powdered sugars n
poedersuiker
(US) Very finely ground sugar to which cornstarch is added to prevent lumping, mostly used in icings and confections to produce a smooth texture.

power /ˈpaʊ̯.ə/ /ˈpaʊ̯.ɚ/ /ˈpaʊ̯ə̯/ /ˈpaʊ̯ɹ/ /ˈpæʊ̯.ə/ [ˈpæɔ̯ə] [ˈpʰaə] [ˈpʰaʊ̯ɚ] [ˈpʰaʊ̯ɹ] [ˈpʰaː] [ˈpʰæʊ̯ə] [ˈpʰɑː] [ˈpʰɛəː] powers n
grootmacht mogendheid
(metonymically) An influential nation, company, or other such body.
macht
(countable) The ability to affect or influence.
(social) The ability to coerce, influence, or control.
Control or coercion, particularly legal or political (jurisdiction).
A product of equal factors (and generalizations of this notion): x^n, read as "x to the power of n" or the like, is called a power and denotes the product x \times x \times \cdots \times x, where x appears n times in the product; x is called the base and n the exponent.
elektriciteit spanning stroom toevoer voeding
Electricity or a supply of electricity.
kracht
Physical force or strength.
vergroting
The strength by which a lens or mirror magnifies an optical image.
vermogen
(physics, mechanics) A measure of the effectiveness that a force producing a physical effect has over time. If linear, the quotient of: (force multiplied by the displacement of or in an object) ÷ time. If rotational, the quotient of: (force multiplied by the angle of displacement) ÷ time.
machten
(biblical, in plural) In Christian angelology, an intermediate level of angels, ranked above archangels, but exact position varies by classification scheme.

power /ˈpaʊ̯.ə/ /ˈpaʊ̯.ɚ/ /ˈpaʊ̯ə̯/ /ˈpaʊ̯ɹ/ /ˈpæʊ̯.ə/ [ˈpæɔ̯ə] [ˈpʰaə] [ˈpʰaʊ̯ɚ] [ˈpʰaʊ̯ɹ] [ˈpʰaː] [ˈpʰæʊ̯ə] [ˈpʰɑː] [ˈpʰɛəː] v
voeden
(transitive) To provide power for (a mechanical or electronic device).

power grid power grids n
elektriciteitsnet
The infrastructure for distributing electrical power throughout a region.

power loom power looms n
weefmachine
A mechanized loom powered by a line shaft.

power metal n
powermetal
A subgenre of heavy metal music, often with anthem-like songs with fantasy-based subject matter and a strong, dramatic chorus.

power move power moves n
powermove
A type of dance move in b-boying, involving speed, momentum, and acrobatic elements.
machtsvertoon
(figuratively) An aggressive action taken to demonstrate power and dominance.

power of attorney /ˌpaʊə(r) əv əˈtɜː(r)niː/ powers of attorney n
volmacht
(uncountable, legal) The legal authorisation of one person to act as the agent of another.
volmachtbrief
(countable, legal) A legal document allowing one person to act as the agent of another.

power set power sets n
machtenverzameling
(set theory, of a set S) The set whose elements comprise all the subsets of S (including the empty set and S itself).

power station power stations n
energiecentrale krachtcentrale
An industrial complex where electricity is produced.

power steering n
stuurbekrachtiging
(automotive) A system for reducing the driver's effort to steer, by using a power source to assist in turning the wheels.

power strip power strips n
stekkerdoos
A block of electrical sockets that attaches to the end of a flexible cable and allows multiple electrical devices to be plugged in.

power struggle power struggles n
machtsstrijd
A situation where two or more people or groups fight to gain dominance over each other.

power supply power supplies n
stroomtoevoer
A source of power such as the mains or a generator.
voeding
That part of a piece of electronic apparatus that provides appropriate voltages for the rest of the electronics from the connected AC source.

power vacuum power vacua power vacuums n
machtsvacuüm
A lack of centralised political authority, especially following a conflict, revolution, change of power, etc.

power-hungry more power-hungry most power-hungry adj
machtsgeil machtshongerig
(idiomatic) Having a strong desire for power.
energieverslindend
(electronics) Of a device, using or requiring a large amount of electrical power.

powerful /ˈpaʊəfəl/ /ˈpaʊɚfəl/ more powerful most powerful powerfuler powerfulest powerfuller powerfullest adj
machtig
Having, or capable of exerting power, potency or influence.

powerfully /ˈpaʊəf(ə)li/ /ˈpaʊɚf(ə)li/ more powerfully most powerfully adv
machtig
In a powerful manner.

powerhouse powerhouses n
krachtbron
(figurative) Any source of power, energy or strength; a source of influence or inspiration

powerless /ˈpaʊələs/ /ˈpaʊɚləs/ more powerless most powerless adj
machteloos
Lacking sufficient power or strength.
Lacking legal authority.

powerlifting n
powerlifting
(disability, _, sport) A strength parasport, consisting of a single-rep benchpress.

powers that be n
gevestigde orde hoge heren hogerhand
(idiomatic) The holders of power or the authorities in a given situation, especially if seen as being faceless or unreasonably bureaucratic.

practicable /ˈpɹæktɪkəbəl/ adj
doenbaar uitvoerbaar werkbaar
Capable of being accomplished; feasible.
bruikbaar functioneel handig hanteerbaar nuttig
Serving a useful function; useful, functional or handy.
bruikbaar hanteerbaar toegankelijk werkbaar
Available for use; accessible or employable.

practical /ˈpɹæktɪkəl/ more practical most practical adj
praktisch
Relating to, or based on, practice or action rather than theory or hypothesis.
Being likely to be effective and applicable to a real situation; able to be put to use.
Of a person, having skills or knowledge that are practical.

practice /ˈpɹæktɪs/ practices n
oefening
Repetition of an activity to improve a skill.
praktijk uitoefening
(uncountable, especially, medicine, arts) The ongoing pursuit of a craft or profession, particularly in medicine or the fine arts.
praktijk
A customary action, habit, or behaviour; a manner or routine.
Actual operation or experiment, in contrast to theory.

practice makes perfect proverb
oefening baart kunst
If one practices an activity enough, one will eventually master it.

practicum /ˈpɹæk.tɪ.kəm/ practica practicums n
practicum
(US) A college course designed to give a student supervised practical knowledge of a subject previously studied theoretically.

practise /ˈpɹæktɪs/ v
oefenen
(transitive) To repeat (an activity) as a way of improving one's skill in that activity.
beoefen
To put into practice; to carry out; to act upon; to commit; to execute; to do.

practitioner /pɹækˈtɪʃənə/ /pɹækˈtɪʃənəɹ/ practitioners n
beoefenaar
A person who practices a profession or art, especially law or medicine.

pragmatic /pɹæɡˈmætɪk/ more pragmatic most pragmatic adj
pragmatisch
Practical, concerned with making decisions and actions that are useful in practice, not just theory.

pragmatics n
Pragmatiek
(linguistics, translation studies) The study of the use of language in a social context.

pragmatism /ˈpɹaɡmətɪzəm/ /ˈpɹæɡmətɪzəm/ pragmatisms n
pragmatisme
The pursuit of practicality over aesthetic qualities; a concentration on facts rather than emotions or ideals.
(politics) The theory that political problems should be met with practical solutions rather than ideological ones.
(philosophy) The idea that beliefs are identified with the actions of a believer, and the truth of beliefs with success of those actions in securing a believer's goals; the doctrine that ideas must be looked at in terms of their practical effects and consequences.

prairie dog prairie dogs n
prairiehond
Any of genus Cynomys, small, stout-bodied burrowing rodents with shallow cheek pouches, native to North America and Central America.

praise /pɹeɪz/ praises n
eerbetoon
lof
Commendation; favourable representation in words.

praise /pɹeɪz/ v
loven prijzen eren
To give praise to; to commend, glorify, or worship.

praiseworthy /ˈpɹeɪz.wɜː.ði/ /ˈpɹeɪz.wɝ.ði/ more praiseworthy most praiseworthy praiseworthier praiseworthiest adj
achtenswaardig lofwaardig prijzenswaardig
Meriting praise; worthy of high praise

pram /pɹæm/ prams n
kinderwagen
A small vehicle, usually covered, in which a newborn baby is pushed around in a lying position.
(colloquial, loosely) A pushchair; a buggy.

prance /pɹæn(t)s/ /pɹɑːn(t)s/ v
steigeren
(of a horse) To spring forward on the hind legs.
paraderen
(colloquial, figuratively) To strut about in a showy manner.

prank /pɹæŋk/ pranks n
grap streek
A practical joke or mischievous trick.

praseodymium /ˌpɹeɪzioʊˈdɪmiəm/ praseodymiums n
praseodymium
A chemical element (symbol Pr) with an atomic number of 59, a soft, silvery, malleable and ductile metal, valued for its magnetic, electrical, chemical, and optical properties.

prate /pɹeɪt/ v
babbelen
(ambitransitive) To talk much and to little purpose; to be loquacious; to speak foolishly.

prattle /ˈpɹætəl/ v
ratelen
(ambitransitive) To speak incessantly and in an inconsequential or childish manner; to babble.

prawn /pɹoːn/ /pɹɔn~pɹɑn/ /pɹɔːn/ prawn prawns n
garnaal scampi
(Commonwealth) A crustacean, sometimes confused with shrimp.

prawn cracker prawn crackers n
kroepoek
A light, deep-fried snack made from shrimp and starch, popular in East Asian cuisine.

pray /pɹeɪ/ v
bidden
(religion) To direct words, thoughts, or one's attention to a deity or any higher being, for the sake of adoration, thanks, petition for help, etc.
bidden smeken
(obsolete) To ask earnestly for; to seek to obtain by supplication; to entreat for.

prayer /pɹɛə(ɹ)/ /pɹɛɚ/ /ˈpɹeɪəɹ/ /ˈpɹɛɹ/ prayers n
gebed
(uncountable) A practice of communicating with one's God, or with some spiritual entity.
The specific words or methods used for praying.
gebed bidden
(countable) An act of praying.
A meeting held for the express purpose of praying.
bede
(countable) A request; a petition.

prayer beads n
gebedssnoer rozenkrans
A string of beads used by members of various religions to count prayers, chants or devotions.

prayer book prayer books n
gebedenboek misboek missaal
A book containing religious prayers

prayer flag prayer flags n
gebedsvlag
A colourful rectangular cloth hung from a thread and strung along mountain ridges and peaks high in the Himalayas by practitioners of Tibetan Buddhism to bless the surrounding countryside or for other purposes.

prayer rug prayer rugs n
gebedskleed
A small rug on which Muslims kneel to pray.

praying mantis praying mantes praying mantises n
bidsprinkhaan
Any of various predatory, cannibalistic insects of the order Mantodea that have a prayer-like stance.

pre-Christian adj
voorchristelijk
Pertaining to the time before the arrival of Christianity, particularly in Western Europe.

pre-Columbian adj
precolumbiaans
Referring to the cultures of the Americas before the European influence, specifically to the era before the continent was visited by Christopher Columbus.

pre-Romanesque adj
preromaans

pre-drink v
indrinken
(intransitive) To drink cheaper take-away alcohol prior to drinking in more expensive clubs and bars

pre-ejaculate n
voorvocht
The clear, viscous fluid that is secreted from the penis before ejaculation.

preach /pɹiːt͡ʃ/ v
verkondigen prediken preken
(intransitive) To give a sermon.

preach to the choir v
een open deur intrappen
(idiomatic) To speak as if to convince a person or group of something they already believe.

preacher /ˈpɹit͡ʃɚ/ /ˈpɹiːt͡ʃə/ preachers n
prediker predikant
Someone who preaches a worldview, philosophy, or religion, especially someone who preaches the gospel; a clergyman or clergywoman.

preamble /ˈpɹiˌæmbəl/ /ˈpɹiːˌambəl/ preambles n
preambule
A short preliminary statement or remark, especially an explanatory introduction to a formal document or statute.

preamplifier preamplifiers n
voorversterker
A voltage amplifier for amplifying a low-level input signal; its output is the input to a higher-level amplifier.

prebend prebends n
prebende
(obsolete) A stipend paid to a canon of a cathedral.

precariat precariats n
precariaat
(sociology, collective) People suffering from precarity, especially as a social class; people living a precarious existence, without security or predictability, especially job security.

precarious /pɹɪˈkɛə.ɹɪ.əs/ /pɹɪˈkɛɚ.i.əs/ more precarious most precarious adj
precair
onzeker hachelijk
(comparable) Dangerously insecure or unstable; perilous.

precaution /pɹiːˈkɑ.ʃən/ /pɹiːˈkɔ.ʃən/ /pɹiːˈkɔː.ʃən/ /pɹiːˈkɔːʃən/ /pɹɪˈkɑ.ʃən/ [pɹiːˈkɑ.ʃn̩] [pɹɪˈkɑ.ʃn̩] precautions n
voorzorg voorzorgsmaatregel
A measure taken beforehand to ward off evil or secure good or success; a precautionary act.

precede /pɹiːˈsiːd/ /pɹəˈsiːd/ /pɹɪˈsiːd/ v
voorafgaan laten voorbijgaan passen
(transitive) To go before, go in front of.

precedence /pɹɪˈsiːd(ə)ns/ /ˈpɹiːsɪd(ə)ns/ /ˈpɹɛsɪd(ə)ns/ precedences n
voorrang
The state of preceding in importance or priority.

precedent /pɹɪˈsiː.dənt/ /ˈpɹes.ə.dənt/ /ˈpɹiː-/ /ˈpɹiː.sə.dənt/ /ˈpɹɛs-/ /ˈpɹɛs.ɪ.dənt/ precedents n
precedent
An act in the past which may be used as an example to help decide the outcome of similar instances in the future.
jurisprudentie
(legal) A decided case which is cited or used as an example to justify a judgment in a subsequent case.

preceding /pɹiːˈsiːdɪŋ/ /pɹɪˈsiːdɪŋ/ adj
voorgaand
Occurring before or in front of something else, in time, place, rank or sequence.

precept /ˈpɹiːsɛpt/ precepts n
gedragsregel principe regel
A rule or principle, especially one governing personal conduct.

precession precessions n
precessie
(physics, countable) The wobbling motion of the axis of a spinning body when there is an external force acting on the axis.
Any of several slow changes in an astronomical body's rotational or orbital parameters.

precinct /ˈpɹisɪŋkt/ precincts n
omsloten ruimte
(chiefly, in the plural) An enclosed space having defined limits, normally marked by walls.
kiesdistrict kiesgrensgebied winkelcentrum
(UK) A pedestrianized and uncovered shopping area.
districtpolitiebureau politiedistrict
(US, law enforcement) A subdivision of a city under the jurisdiction of a specific group of police; the police station situated in that district.

precious /ˈpɹɛʃ.əs/ more precious most precious adj
waardevol kostbaar
Of high value or worth.

precious stone precious stones n
edelsteen
Any gem, such as a diamond or ruby, that is expensive because of its rarity or desirability; especially one set into a piece of jewelry.

preciousness preciousnesses n
kostbaarheid
The condition of being precious.

precipice /ˈpɹɛs.ə.pɪs/ /ˈpɹɛsɪpɪs/ precipices n
afgrond
A very steep cliff.

precipitate /pɹəˈsɪpɪteɪt/ /pɹəˈsɪpɪtət/ /pɹɪˈsɪpɪteɪt/ /pɹɪˈsɪpɪtət/ v
precipiteren
(transitive, chemistry) To separate a substance out of a liquid solution into solid form.

precipitation /pɹɪˌsɪpɪˈteɪʃən/ precipitations n
neerslag
(meteorology) Any or all of the forms of water particles, whether liquid or solid, that fall from the upper atmosphere (e.g., rain, hail, snow or sleet). It is a major class of hydrometeor, but it is distinguished from cloud, fog, dew, rime, frost, etc., in that it must fall. It is distinguished from cloud and virga in that it must reach the ground.

precipitously more precipitously most precipitously adv
overhaast
Abruptly; quickly.

precise /pɹɪˈsaɪs/ more precise most precise preciser precisest adj
precies nauwkeurig
Exact, accurate.
precijs
(sciences, of experimental results) Consistent, clustered close together, agreeing with each other (this does not mean that they cluster near the true, correct, or accurate value).

precisely /pɹɪˈsaɪsli/ more precisely most precisely adv
precies
(manner) In a precise manner; exactly.

precision /pɹɪˈsɪʒ.ən/ [pɹɪˈsɪʒ.n̩] precisions n
precisie
The state of being precise or exact; exactness.

preclude /pɹiːˈkluːd/ /pɹɪˈkluːd/ v
uitsluiten precluderen
(transitive) Remove the possibility of; rule out; prevent or exclude; to make impossible.

precocious /pɹəˈkəʊʃəs/ more precocious most precocious adj
vroegrijp vroegvolwassen
Characterized by exceptionally early development or maturity.
Exhibiting advanced skills and aptitudes at an abnormally early age.

preconception preconceptions n
vooroordeel
An opinion formed before obtaining adequate evidence, especially as the result of bias or prejudice.

precondition preconditions n
voorwaarde
A condition that requires satisfaction before taking a course of action.
A medical illness, ailment, or adverse condition that exists before an insurance policy takes effect.

precum n
voorvocht
(slang) Cowper's fluid; pre-ejaculate.

precursor /pɹɪˈkɜɹ.səɹ/ /pɹɪˈkɜː.sə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɹiːˌkɜɹ.səɹ/ /ˈpɹiːˌkɜː.sə(ɹ)/ precursors n
voorloper
That which precurses: a forerunner, predecessor, or indicator of approaching events.
precursor
(chemistry) One of the compounds that participates in the chemical reaction that produces another compound.

predate /pɹəˈdeɪt/ /pɹɪˈdeɪt/ v
azen prederen
To prey upon something.

predation predations n
predatie
(zoology) The preying of one animal on others.

predator /ˈpɹɛd.ə.tə/ /ˈpɹɛd.ə.tɚ/ predators n
roofdier predator roofvis
Any animal or other organism that hunts and kills other non-plant organisms (their prey), primarily for food.

predator bug predator bugs n
roofwants
Any of several species of African assassin bugs, especially Platymeris rhadamanthus.

predatory /ˈpɹɛdəˌtoɹi/ more predatory most predatory adj
roofachtig
Of, or relating to a predator.

predawn predawns n
voor de dageraad
The period immediately preceding dawn.

predefined adj
voorgedefinieerd
Having been defined or established previously.

predestination /pɹi.dɛs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ predestinations n
predestinatie voorbestemdheid
(theology) The doctrine that everything has been foreordained by God or by fate.

predicament /pɹɪˈdɪkəmənt/ predicaments n
klasse
A definite class, state or condition.
hachelijke situatie
An unfortunate or trying position or condition.

predicate /ˈpɹɛd.ɪ.kət/ /ˈpɹɛd.ɪ.kɪt/ predicates n
gezegde predicaat
(grammar) The part of the sentence (or clause) which states a property that a subject has or is characterized by.
predicaat gezegde
(logic) A term of a statement, where the statement may be true or false depending on whether the thing referred to by the values of the statement's variables has the property signified by that (predicative) term.

predicate logic predicate logics n
predicatenlogica
(logic) The generic term for symbolic formal systems like first-order logic, second-order logic, many-sorted logic or infinitary logic.

predicative /ˈpɹɛ.də.kə.tɪv/ /ˈpɹɛ.dɪ.kə.tɪv/ adj
predicatief
(grammar, of an adjectival or nominal phrase) Modifying a noun while in a predicate phrase, which predicate phrase is other than the noun phrase and occurs after a verb, as a predicate; contrasted with attributive.

predicative adjective predicative adjectives n
predicaatsadjectief
(grammar) An adjective that is not part of the noun clause it modifies, but is linked to it with a copula.

predicative case predicative cases n
predicatief
(grammar) A term that may sometimes be used to describe the case marking a predicative nominative (a noun that renames the subject often following a linking verb), or for the adjective that agrees with it (predicative adjective).

predicatively /ˈpɹɛ.də.kə.tɪv.li/ /ˈpɹɛ.dɪ.kə.tɪv.li/ adv
predicatief
As a predicate; giving information about the subject of a sentence.

predict /pɹɪˈdɪkt/ v
voorspellen
(transitive) To make a prediction: to forecast, foretell, or estimate a future event on the basis of knowledge and reasoning; to prophesy a future event on the basis of mystical knowledge or power.

predictability /pɹəˌdɪktəˈbɪlɪti/ predictabilities n
voorspelbaarheid
The characteristic of being predictable.

predictable /pɹɪˈdɪktəbl̩/ more predictable most predictable adj
voorspelbaar
Able to be predicted.

prediction /pɹɪˈdɪkʃən/ predictions n
voorspelling
A statement of what will happen in the future.

predilection /ˌpɹiː.dəˈlɛk.ʃn̩/ /ˌpɹɛ.dəˈlɛk.ʃn̩/ predilections n
voorkeur voorliefde neiging
A condition of favoring or liking; a tendency towards; proclivity; predisposition.

preeclampsia preeclampsias n
pre-eclampsie zwangerschapsvergiftiging
(pathology) A complication of pregnancy, affecting about 2-20% of women, depending on location, characterized by hypertension and damage to the linings of the blood vessels of the brain, liver, lungs and kidneys, which can lead to multiple organ failure, convulsions, coma and death. The only cure is delivery of the child.

preemie preemies n
prematuurtje
(informal) A baby that has been born prematurely.

preeminent /pɹiːˈɛmɪnənt/ adj
uitstekend
Exceeding others in quality or rank; of outstanding excellence, extremely notable or important. [from 15th c.]

preemptive /pɹiːˈɛmp.tɪv/ more preemptive most preemptive adj
preventief

preface /ˈpɹɛfəs/ /ˈpɹɛfɪs/ prefaces n
voorwoord voorrede
A beginning or introductory portion that comes before the main text of a document or book, typically serving to contextualize or explain the writing of the book and sometimes to acknowledge others' contributions.

prefecture /ˈpɹiˌfɛkt͡ʃəɹ/ /ˈpɹiːfɛktjʊə/ /ˈpɹiːfɛkt͡ʃə/ prefectures n
prefectuur
The jurisdiction of a prefect; the region administered by a prefect, especially as a translation of certain French, Chinese, and Japanese administrative divisions.

prefer /pɹɪˈfɜː/ /pɹɪˈfɝ/ v
prefereren verkiezen voorkeur geven
(transitive) To be in the habit of choosing something rather than something else; to favor; to like better. [from 14th c.]

preference /ˈpɹɛf(ə)ɹ(ə)ns/ /ˈpɹɛf(ə)ɹɛns/ preferences n
voorkeur
The state of being preferred over others.

preferences n
preferenties voorkeuren
(computing) The user-specified settings of parameters in interactive computer software

prefix /pɹiːˈfɪks/ /pɹɛˈfɪks/ /ˈpɹiːfɪks/ prefixes n
voorvoegsel prefix
(grammar, linguistic morphology) A morpheme added to the beginning of a word to modify its meaning, for example as, pre- in prefix, con- in conjure, re- in reheat, etc.

prefix /pɹiːˈfɪks/ /pɹɛˈfɪks/ /ˈpɹiːfɪks/ v
voorvoegen arrangeren op regelen vastleggen voorhand
(transitive) To put or fix before, or at the beginning of something; to place at the start. [from 16thc.]

pregnancy /ˈpɹɛɡnənsi/ pregnancies n
zwangerschap
The period of time this condition prevails.

pregnancy test pregnancy tests n
zwangerschapstest
a piece of test equipment that determines whether a woman, or by extension, a female animal is pregnant

pregnant /ˈpɹɛɡnənt/ more pregnant most pregnant adj
zwanger in verwachting drachtig in blijde verwachting in gezegende omstandigheden
(mostly, not comparable) Carrying developing offspring within the body.
betekenisvol
(comparable) Having numerous possibilities or implications; full of promise; abounding in ability, resources, etc.

preheat v
voorverwarmen
(transitive) to heat something in preparation for further action, especially cooking

prehensile /pɹiˈhɛnsəl/ /pɹɪˈhɛn.saɪl/ adj
grijp-
(zoology) Able to take hold of and clasp objects; adapted for grasping especially by wrapping around an object.

prehistoric more prehistoric most prehistoric adj
prehistorisch
(properly) Of or relating to the epoch before written record.

prehistory prehistories n
prehistorie
The time before written records in any area of the world; the events and conditions of those times.

prejudice /ˈpɹɛd͡ʒədɪs/ prejudices n
vooroordeel
(countable) An adverse judgment or opinion formed beforehand or without knowledge of the facts.
(countable) A preconception, any preconceived opinion or feeling, whether positive or negative.
(countable) An irrational hostile attitude, fear or hatred towards a particular group, race or religion.

prejudiced more prejudiced most prejudiced adj
vooringenomen
Having prejudices.

prelate /ˈpɹɛlət/ prelates n
prelaat kerkvorst
A clergyman of high rank and authority, having jurisdiction over an area or a group of people; normally a bishop.

preliminary /pɹɪˈlɪmɪnəɹi/ /pɹɪˈlɪmɪnɛɹi/ adj
voorbereidend
In preparation for the main matter; initial, introductory, preparatory.

premarital adj
voorhuwelijks
Before marriage; before getting married.

premature /ˈpɹɛ.mə.tjə/ /ˌpɹi.məˈtʊɹ/ /ˌpɹi.məˈt͡ʃʊɹ/ /ˌpɹɛ.məˈtjʊə/ more premature most premature adj
prematuur voortijdig
Occurring before a state of readiness or maturity has arrived.
prematuur voorbarig
Taking place earlier than anticipated, prepared for, or desired.

premature birth premature births n
vroeggeboorte
The birth of an infant prior to the completion of its prenatal development.
(medicine) Childbirth occurring earlier than 37 completed weeks of gestation, but later than 20th week, which is regarded a miscarriage.

premature ejaculation premature ejaculations n
voortijdige zaadlozing
A medical condition where a man, when initiating sexual intercourse, will experience an orgasm and expel semen after a time period far below the average, generally defined as one minute or less.

premeditate /priːˈmɛdɪteɪt/ v
van tevoren bedenken
(ambitransitive) To meditate, consider, or plan beforehand; to think about and revolve in the mind beforehand.

premeditated adj
met opzet met voorbedachte rade opzettelijk
Planned, considered, or estimated in advance; deliberate.

premeditatedly adv
met voorbedachten rade
In a premeditated manner.

premeditation premeditations n
beraming opzet voorbedachte raad voorbedachtheid
The act of planning or plotting something in advance, especially a crime.

premiere /-ˈmiɚ/ /pɹəˈmɪɚ/ /pɹɪ-/ /ˈpɹɛmjɛə/ premieres n
première
The first showing of a film, play or other form of entertainment, often held as a special event with celebrity guests.

premiership premierships n
premierschap
The office of a premier or prime minister.

premise /ˈpɹɛm.ɪs/ premises n
voorwaarde
A proposition antecedently supposed or proved; something previously stated or assumed as the basis of further argument; a condition; a supposition.
(usually, in the plural, legal) Matters previously stated or set forth; especially, that part in the beginning of a deed, the office of which is to express the grantor and grantee, and the land or thing granted or conveyed, and all that precedes the habendum; the thing demised or granted.
perceel
(usually, in the plural) A piece of real estate; a building and its adjuncts.

premises /ˈpɹɛmɪsɪz/ v
pand
land, and all the built structures on it, considered as a single place

premium /ˈpɹiː.miː.əm/ premia premiums n
prijs
A prize or award.
korting
Something offered at a reduced price as an inducement to buy something else.
bonus premie
A bonus paid in addition to normal payments.
premie
(insurance) The amount to be paid for an insurance policy.

premonition /ˌpriːməˈnɪʃən/ /ˌprɛ-/ premonitions n
voorgevoel
A strong intuition that something is about to happen (usually something negative, but not exclusively).

premonitory /pɹəˈmɑnɪˌtɔɹi/ /pɹɪˈmɒnɪtəɹi/ /pɹɪˈmɒnɪtɹi/ adj
waarschuwend
Serving as a warning or premonition.

premorbid adj
premorbide
(medicine, psychiatry) Approaching a morbid condition, especially of mental functioning shortly prior to the onset of schizophrenia, etc.

prenuptial agreement prenuptial agreements n
huwelijksvoorwaarden
A legal document, signed by both parties before marriage, stating the legal claims on each other's estate upon a subsequent divorce.

preoccupied more preoccupied most preoccupied adj
afwezig in gedachten verzonken
Concerned with something else; distracted; giving one's attention elsewhere. [from 19th c.]

prepackaged more prepackaged most prepackaged adj
voorverpakt
That has been packaged prior to being sold.

prepaid /pɹiːˈpeɪd/ adj
voorafbetaald vooruitbetaald
paid for in advance

preparation /pɹɛpəˈɹeɪʃən/ preparations n
voorbereiding
(uncountable) The act of preparing or getting ready.
preparaat
A substance, especially a remedy, that is prepared.

preparatory /-ˈpæɹ-/ /-ˈpɛəɹ-/ /-ˈpɛɹ-/ /ˈpɹɛp(ə)ɹət(ə)ɹi/ /ˈpɹɛp(ə)ɹətɔɹi/ adj
voorbereidend
Of or pertaining to preparation, having the purpose of making something or someone ready, preparative.

prepare /pɹəˈpɛ(ə)ɹ/ /pɹɪˈpɛ(ə)ɹ/ /pɹɪˈpɛə/ /pɹɪˈpɛː/ v
voorbereiden klaarmaken prepareren
(transitive) To make ready for a specific future purpose; to set up; to assemble or equip.
voorbereiden
(transitive) To make ready for eating or drinking; to cook.
(intransitive) To make oneself ready; to get ready, make preparation.
(transitive) To produce or make by combining elements; to synthesize, compound.

preparedness /pɹɪˈpɛə(ɹɪ)dnɪs/ /pɹɪˈpɛɹ(ə)dnɪs/ preparednesses n
paraatheid
The state of being prepared.

preposition /ˌpɹɛpəˈzɪʃən/ prepositions n
voorzetsel kastwoord
(grammar, strict sense) Any of a class of non-inflecting words typically employed to connect a following noun or a pronoun, in an adjectival or adverbial sense, with some other word: a particle used with a noun or pronoun (in English always in the objective case) to make a phrase limiting some other word.

prepositional case prepositional cases n
prepositief prepositionalis
(grammar) noun case serving as object of a preposition. Prepositions that often govern the prepositional case include "about", "in", "on", and "near". Russian is an example of a language that uses the prepositional case.

prepositional phrase prepositional phrases n
voorzetselconstituent
(grammar) A phrase containing both a preposition and its object or complement; may be used as an adjunct or a modifier.

prepossessing more prepossessing most prepossessing adj
aangenaam
Tending to invite favor; attracting confidence, favor, esteem, or love; attractive

preposterous /pɹə-/ /pɹəˈpɑstəɹəs/ /pɹəˈpɑstɹəs/ /pɹɪˈpɒstəɹəs/ /pɹɪˈpɒstɹəs/ more preposterous most preposterous adj
grotesk potsierlijk van de pot gerukt
Absurd, or contrary to common sense.

prerequisite /pɹiˈɹɛkwəzət/ /pɹiˈɹɛkwɪzɪt/ /pɹiːˈɹɛkwɪzɪt/ prerequisites n
voorwaarde vereiste
In education, a course or topic that must be completed before another course or topic can be started. May be colloquially referred to as a prereq.

presage /pɹɪˈseɪdʒ/ /ˈpɹɛsɪdʒ/ presages n
voorteken
A warning of a future event; an omen.
voorgevoel
An intuition of a future event; a presentiment.

presage /pɹɪˈseɪdʒ/ /ˈpɹɛsɪdʒ/ v
aankondigen voorspellen
(transitive) To predict or foretell something.
een voorgevoel hebben voorvoelen
(transitive) To have a presentiment of; to feel beforehand; to foreknow.

prescribe /pɹəˈskɹaɪb/ /pɹɪˈskɹaɪb/ /ˌpɹiːˈskɹaɪb/ v
voorschrijven
(medicine) To order (a drug or medical device) for use by a particular patient (under licensed authority).
To specify by writing as a required procedure or ritual; to lay down authoritatively as a guide, direction, or rule of action.

prescription /pɝˈskɹɪpʃən/ /pɹəˈskɹɪpʃən/ adj
recept
only available with a physician or nurse practitioner's written prescription (of a drug, etc.)

prescription /pɝˈskɹɪpʃən/ /pɹəˈskɹɪpʃən/ prescriptions n
recept voorschrift
(medicine, pharmacy, pharmacology) A written order from an authorized medical practitioner for provision of a medicine or other treatment, such as (ophthalmology) the specific lenses needed for a pair of glasses.
bevrijdende verjaring
(figurative) Any plan of treatment or handling; the treatment or handling thus provided.
uitvaardigen
(legal) Synonym of enactment, the act of establishing a law, regulation, etc., particularly in writing; an instance of this.
taalregulering
(linguistics) The act of establishing or formalizing ideal norms for language use, as opposed to describing the actual norms of such use; an instance of this.

presence /ˈpɹɛz(ə)ns/ /ˈpɹɛzn̩s/ presences n
aanwezigheid tegenwoordigheid
The fact or condition of being present, or of being within sight or call, or at hand.

presence of mind /ˌpɹɛz(ə)ns əv ˈmaɪnd/ /ˌpɹɛzn̩s əv ˈmaɪnd/ n
tegenwoordigheid van geest
Focused alertness, good sense, quick-thinking resourcefulness, or stability of feeling and thought, especially in spite of circumstances which are distracting, stressful, or otherwise challenging.

present /pɹiˈzɛnt/ /pɹəˈzɛnt/ /pɹɪˈzɛnt/ /ˈpɹɛzənt/ more present most present adj
tegenwoordig huidig
Relating to now, for the time being; current.
Relating to something a person is referring to in the very context, with a deictic use similar to the demonstrative adjective this.
aanwezig
Located in the immediate vicinity.

present /pɹiˈzɛnt/ /pɹəˈzɛnt/ /pɹɪˈzɛnt/ /ˈpɹɛzənt/ presents n
heden huidige tijd
The current moment or period of time.

present /pɹiˈzɛnt/ /pɹəˈzɛnt/ /pɹɪˈzɛnt/ /ˈpɹɛzənt/ v
presenteren voorstellen
To bring (someone) into the presence of (a person); to introduce formally. [from 14th c.]
toewijzen
(transitive) To give (a gift or presentation) to someone; to bestow. [from 14th c.]

present conditional present conditionals n
conditionalis presens futurum praeteriti onvoltooid verleden toekomende tijd

present imperfect n
OTT onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd
A grammatical tense which presents the action in the present as continuous, not yet over

present participle present participles n
onvoltooid deelwoord tegenwoordig deelwoord
(grammar) A nonfinite verb form that indicates an ongoing action or state and which can function as an adjective.

present perfect n
voltooid tegenwoordige tijd
(grammar) A perfect tense that expresses action in the past (usually completed) with consequences in the present time.

present tense present tenses n
tegenwoordige tijd
(grammar) A grammatical tense whose principal function is to locate a situation or event in the present time.

present-day adj
vandaag de dag
In existence now; current or contemporary.

presentation /pɹisɛnˈteɪʃən/ /ˌpɹizənˈteɪʃən/ /ˌpɹɛzənˈteɪʃən/ presentations n
presentatie voorstelling voordracht
The act of presenting, or something presented.

presently /ˈpɹɛzəntli/ more presently most presently adv
aldra
Before long; soon. [from 15thc.]

preservative /prɪˈzəːvətɪv/ preservatives n
conserveermiddel
(countable) Any agent, natural or artificial that acts to preserve, especially when added to food.

preserve /pɹəˈzɜːv/ /pɹəˈzɝv/ v
beschermen
To protect; to keep from harm or injury.
bewaren in stand houden
To maintain throughout; to keep intact.

preset /priːˈsɛt/ /ˈpriːsɛt/ adj
vooraf instellen
Set in advance, or as a default.

preside /pɹɪˈzaɪd/ v
voorzitten
(intransitive) To act as president or chairperson.

presidency /ˈpɹɛzɪdənsi/ presidencies n
voorzitterschap presidentschap
The office or role of president.
college van bestuur praesidium
The bureaucratic organization and governmental initiatives devolving directly from the president.
presidentschap
The time during which one is president; a president's term of office.

president /ˈpɹɛzɪdənt/ presidentess presidents n
president
The head of state of a republic.

presidential /pɹɛzɪˈdɛnʃ(ə)l/ more presidential most presidential adj
presidentieel
Pertaining to a president or presidency. [from 17th c.]

presiding adj
presiderend
(law) Having authority over; vested with the authority to preside over.

presidium /pɹɪˈsɪdi.əm/ presidia presidiums n
presidium
Such an executive committee headed by the President of the Supreme Soviet.

presort v
voorsorteren
(transitive) To sort in advance.

press /pɹɛs/ presses n
pers
(countable) A device used to apply pressure to an item.
(countable) A printing machine.
(uncountable, collective) The print-based media (both the people and the newspapers).

press /pɹɛs/ v
drukken
(ambitransitive) To exert weight or force against, to act upon with force or weight; to exert pressure upon.
(transitive) To force to a certain end or result; to urge strongly.

press agency press agencies n
persagentschap
An organisation that gathers and distributes news.

press charges v
aanklagen vervolgen
To formally accuse a person of a crime, especially by an ordinary person.

press conference press conferences n
persconferentie
A question-and-answer session with members of television, print and other media.

press-gang v
ronselaarsbende
To force men into military or naval service.

pressure /ˈpɹɛʃə(ɹ)/ [ˈpɹɛʃ.ə(ɹ)] [ˈpɹɛʃ.ɚ] pressures n
druk
A pressing; a force applied to a surface.
A contrasting force or impulse of any kind
Distress.
(physics) The amount of force that is applied over a given area divided by the size of this area; force per unit area.

pressure cooker pressure cookers n
hogedrukpan snelkookpan
(cookware) A sealed cooking vessel that allows cooking in greater than atmospheric pressure and at a temperature above the boiling point of water.

pressure point pressure points n
drukpunt
(martial arts) A specific small area of the body targeted, due to a cluster of nerves being close to the skin, usually not protected by bone.
(therapy) A specific small area of the body sensitive to and suitable for therapeutic pressure.

pressure washer pressure washers n
hogedrukreiniger

prestige /pɹəsˈtiːd͡ʒ/ /pɹəsˈtiːʒ/ /pɹɛsˈtiːd͡ʒ/ /pɹɛsˈtiːʒ/ /ˈpɹɛs.tɪd͡ʒ/ prestiges n
prestige aanzien
The quality of how good the reputation of something or someone is, how favourably something or someone is regarded.

prestigious /pɹə-/ /pɹɛˈstid͡ʒəs/ /pɹɛˈstɪd͡ʒəs/ more prestigious most prestigious adj
prestigieus
Of high prestige.

presumably /pɹɪˈzjuːməbli/ /pɹɪˈzuːməbli/ /pɹɪˈʒuːməbli/ more presumably most presumably adv
vermoedelijk waarschijnlijk
able to be sensibly presumed

presume /pɹiˈz(j)um/ /pɹɘˈzjʉːm/ /pɹɘˈʒʉːm/ /pɹəˈz(j)um/ /pɹɪˈzjuːm/ /pɹɪˈzjʉːm/ /pɹɪˈʒʉːm/ v
aannemen
veronderstellen
(transitive) To assume or suggest to be true (without proof); to take for granted, to suppose. [from 14th c.]

presumption /pɹɪˈzʌmpʃən/ presumptions n
aanname
The act of presuming, or something presumed.
aanmatiging
(dated) Arrogant behaviour; the act of venturing beyond due bounds of reverence or respect.
vermoeden
(legal) An inference that a trier of fact is either permitted or required to draw under certain factual circumstances (as prescribed by statute or case law) unless the party against whom the inference is drawn is able to rebut it with admissible, competent evidence.

presumption of innocence presumptions of innocence n
onschuldpresumptie vermoeden van onschuld
(legal) The precept that someone will not be convicted of a crime unless (the judge, prosecutor, officer) proves guilt beyond a reasonable doubt and is non-liquet, with there being no present burden of proof duty subjected on the accused to prove innocence.

presumptive /pɹiˈzʌm(p)tɪv/ /pɹə-/ /pɹɪˈzʌm(p)tɪv/ more presumptive most presumptive adj
vermoedelijk verondersteld
Based on presumption or conjecture; inferred, likely, presumed.

presumptuous /pɹiˈzʌmpt͡ʃuəs/ /pɹəˈzʌmp.tjuː.əs/ /pɹəˈzʌmp.tʃuː.əs/ /pɹəˈzʌmp.ʃəs/ /pɹəˈzʌmpt͡ʃuəs/ more presumptuous most presumptuous adj
aanmatigend
Making unwarranted presumptions or assumptions, often out of arrogance or excessive self-confidence, and thus exceeding what is appropriate or right.

presuppose /ˌpɹiːsəˈpəʊz/ v
vooronderstellen
To assume some truth without proof, usually for the purpose of reaching a conclusion based on that truth.

presupposition /pɹiː.sʌ.pəˈzɪ.ʃ(ə)n/ presuppositions n
aanname veronderstelling
An assumption made beforehand; a preliminary conjecture or speculation.
aanname veronderstelling aannemen veronderstellen
The act of presupposing.

presymptomatic adj
presymptomatisch
(medicine) relating to the early stages of a disease, before all symptoms have developed and therefore accurate diagnosis is not possible

pretend /pɹiˈtɛnd/ /pɹəˈtɛnd/ /pɹɪˈtɛnd/ v
veinzen voorwenden doen alsof pretenderen voorgeven
(transitive, obsolete) To intend; to design, to plot; to attempt.

pretender /pɹɪˈtɛndəɹ/ pretenders n
pretendent
A claimant to a throne or the office of a ruler; originally in a neutral sense, but now always applied to a claimant who is held to have no just title.
huichelaar veinzer
A person who professes beliefs and opinions that they do not hold.

pretension pretensions n
pretentie
A claim or aspiration to a particular status or quality.
aanmatiging
Pretentiousness.

pretentious /pɹɪˈtɛnʃəs/ more pretentious most pretentious adj
pretentieus zelfingenomen
Marked by an unwarranted claim to importance or distinction.

preterite /ˈpɹɛtəɹət/ /ˈpɹɛtəɹɪt/ adj
in de verleden tijd in het preteritum
(grammar, of a tense) Showing an action at a determined moment in the past.

preterite /ˈpɹɛtəɹət/ /ˈpɹɛtəɹɪt/ preterites n
onvoltooid verleden tijd
(grammar) A grammatical tense or verb form serving to denote events that took place or were completed in the past.

preterite-present verb preterite-present verbs n
preterito-praesens preterito-presens
(grammar) A type of verb specific to Germanic languages in which the forms of the present tense resemble the forms normally found in the preterite (or past) tense of strong verbs. In modern English these are principally can, may, shall, will; one can also include the other verbs that do not (or not always) take -s in the third-person singular: dare, must, need, ought. The only non-modal preterite-present verb is an archaic verb wit.

preternatural /ˌpɹi.tɚˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə)ɹ.əl/ /ˌpɹiː.təˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə)ɹ.əl/ more preternatural most preternatural adj
bovennatuurlijk buitennatuurlijk uitzonderlijk
Beyond or not conforming to what is natural or according to the regular course of things; strange.
bovennatuurlijk buitennatuurlijk
(dated) Having an existence outside of the natural world.

pretext /ˈpɹiːtɛkst/ pretexts n
pretext voorwendsel dekmantel drogreden schijnreden
A false, contrived, or assumed purpose or reason; a pretense.

pretty /ˈpɔɪti/ /ˈpɝti/ /ˈpɹɪti/ /ˈpɹʊti/ [ˈpɹɪɾi] prettier prettiest adj
mooi
Pleasant to the sight or other senses; attractive, especially of women or children. [from 15th c.]

pretty /ˈpɔɪti/ /ˈpɝti/ /ˈpɹɪti/ /ˈpɹʊti/ [ˈpɹɪɾi] adv
nogal tamelijk aardig
Somewhat, fairly, quite; sometimes also (by meiosis) very.

pretty Polly phraseologicalUnit
kopke krabben
A phrase traditionally said to parrots, and that parrots are traditionally taught to speak.

pretzel /ˈpɹɛt.səl/ [ˈpʰɹɛʔt͡sɫ̩] pretzels n
pretzel
(culinary) A toasted bread or cracker usually in the shape of a loose knot.

prevail /pɹɪˈveɪl/ v
domineren overwinnen zegevieren
(intransitive) To be superior in strength, dominance, influence, or frequency; to have or gain the advantage over others; to have the upper hand; to outnumber others.
overheersen
(intransitive) To be current, widespread, or predominant; to have currency or prevalence.
overtuigen
(intransitive) To succeed in persuading or inducing.

prevalence /pɹɪˈveɪləns/ /ˈpɹɛvələns/ prevalences n
het algemeen voorkomen het heersen verspreiding
The quality or condition of being prevalent; wide extension or spread.
overwicht
(epidemiology) The total number of cases of a disease in a given statistical population at a given time, divided by the number of individuals in that population.

prevalent /pɹɪˈveɪlənt/ /ˈpɹɛvələnt/ more prevalent most prevalent adj
heersend wijdverspreid
Widespread or preferred.

prevaricate /pɹɪˈvaɹɪkeɪt/ /pɹɪˈvæɹɪkeɪt/ /pɹɪˈvɛɹɪkeɪt/ v
afwijken terugkrabbelen
(transitive, intransitive, obsolete) To deviate, transgress; to go astray (from).
rond de pot draaien
(intransitive) To shift or turn from direct speech or behaviour; to deviate from the truth; to evade the truth; to waffle or be (intentionally) ambiguous.

prevarication /pɹɪˌvæɹəˈkeɪʃən/ /pɹɪˌvæɹɪˈkeɪʃən/ prevarications n
overtreding
(now, _, rare) Deviation from what is right or correct.
draaierij uitvlucht
Evasion of the truth.
(law) A false or deceitful seeming to undertake a thing for the purpose of defeating or destroying it.

prevaricator prevaricators n
draaier veinzer
One who prevaricates.

prevent /pɹəˈvɛnt/ /pɹɪˈvɛnt/ v
voorkomen verhinderen
(transitive) To stop (an outcome); to keep from (doing something). [from 16th c.]

prevention /pɹɪˈvɛnʃən/ preventions n
preventie
The act of preventing or hindering; obstruction of action, access, or approach; thwarting.

prevention is better than cure proverb
voorkomen is beter dan genezen
It is better to prevent the creation of a problem than to have to deal with it afterwards.

preview /ˈpɹiːvjuː/ previews n
avant-première voorproefje voorvertoning
(colloquial) An advance showing of a film, exhibition etc.
voorschouw
Something seen in advance.
voorproef voorproefje voorsmaak voorsmaakje
(computing) a facility for seeing and checking a document or photo, or changes to it, before saving and/or printing it.

previous /ˈpɹi.vi.əs/ /ˈpɹiː.vɪəs/ more previous most previous adj
vorig
(not comparable) Prior; occurring before something else, either in time or order.
voorbarig
(informal) Premature; acting or occurring too soon.

previously /ˈpɹivi.əsli/ /ˈpɹiːvi.əsli/ adv
vroeger tevoren
(with past-tense constructions) At an earlier time.

prey /pɹeɪ/ preys n
prooi
That which is or may be seized by animals to be devoured.
(archaic) The act of devouring other creatures; ravage.
buit
(archaic) Anything, such as goods, etc., taken or got by violence; something taken by force from an enemy in war.

priapism /ˈpraɪ.əˌpɪ.zəm/ priapisms n
priapisme
(pathology) A potentially painful or harmful medical condition in which the erect penis (erection) does not return to its flaccid state (despite the absence of both physical and psychological stimulation), often as a result of a spinal injury.

price /pɹaɪs/ /pɹʌɪs/ prices n
prijs
The cost required to gain possession of something.
The cost of an action or deed.

price /pɹaɪs/ /pɹʌɪs/ v
prijzen schatten
(transitive) To determine the monetary value of (an item); to put a price on.
(transitive, obsolete) To set a price on; to value; to prize.

price index price indexes price indices n
prijsindex
(economics) A statistical estimate of the level of prices of some class of goods or services.

price tag price tags n
prijskaartje
The tag or sticker attached to a product, displaying its price.

priceless /-ləs/ /ˈpɹaɪslɪs/ more priceless most priceless adj
van onschatbare waarde
So precious as not to be obtainable or sold at any price; invaluable. [from 1590s]

prick /pɹɪk/ [pʰɹ̠̊ɪk] pricks n
lul oen onnozelaar pestkop
An indentation or small mark made with a pointed object. [from 10th c.]
(slang, derogatory) Someone (especially a man or boy) who is unpleasant, rude or annoying. [from 16th c.]
(obsolete) The point on a target at which an archer aims; the mark; the pin.
lul pik slurf toeter
(obsolete) A tiny particle; a small amount of something; a jot. [10th–18th c.]
lul oen onnozelaar pestkop prik
The experience or feeling of being pierced or punctured by a small, sharp object. [from 13th c.]

prick /pɹɪk/ [pʰɹ̠̊ɪk] v
prikken
(obsolete) To mark or denote by a puncture; to designate by pricking; to choose; to mark.

prickle /pɹɪkəl/ prickles n
dorentje prikkel stekel
A small, sharp pointed object, such as a thorn.

prickle /pɹɪkəl/ v
prikkelen
(transitive) To cause (someone) to feel a prickle; to prick.

prickly pear /ˌpɹɪkli ˈpɛː/ prickly pears n
vijgcactus
Any of various spiny cacti of the genus Opuntia.
cactusvijg
The fruit, often edible, of such a plant.

pride /pɹaɪd/ [ˈpɹ̥ʷaɪd] prides n
trots eergevoel fierheid
The quality or state of being proud; an unreasonable overestimation of one's own superiority in terms of talents, looks, wealth, importance etc., which comes across as being lofty, distant, and often showing contempt of others.
trots eigendunk zelfvoldaanheid
(having a positive sense, often with of or in) A sense of one's own worth, and scorn for what is beneath or unworthy of oneself.
trots hoogmoed eigenwaan fierheid kapsones
Proud or disdainful behavior or treatment; insolence or arrogance of demeanor; haughty bearing and conduct; insolent exultation.
(volle) glorie bloei bloeitijd fleur hoogtepunt piek
Highest pitch; elevation reached; loftiness; prime; glory.
trots zelfbewustzijn
Consciousness of power; fullness of animal spirits; mettle; wantonness.
troep
(zoology, collective) A company of lions or other large felines.

pride /pɹaɪd/ [ˈpɹ̥ʷaɪd] v
prat gaan (op) trots zijn (op)
(reflexive) To take or experience pride in something; to be proud of it.

pride comes before a fall proverb
hoogmoed komt voor de val
A person who is excessively proud will often suffer a setback or failure.

prie-dieu /pɹiːˈdjəː/ prie-dieus prie-dieux n
kerkstoel bidstoel
A piece of furniture on which someone can pray, consisting of a cushioned area to kneel on, with a built-in ledge for books. [from 17th c.]

priest /ˈpɹiːst/ [ˈpɹ̥iːst] priestess priests n
priester pastoor
A religious clergyman (clergywoman, clergyperson) who is trained to perform services or sacrifices at a church or temple.

priestess /priːˈstɛs/ /ˈpristɪs/ /ˈpriːstɛs/ priest priestesses n
priesteres priesterin
A woman with religious duties and responsibilities in certain non-Christian religions.

priesthood /ˈpɹiːstˌhʊd/ priesthoods n
priesterschap
The role or office of a priest.
Priests as a group; the clergy.

priggish /ˈpɹɪɡɪʃ/ more priggish most priggish adj
preuts puriteins
Like a prig.

prim /pɹɪm/ [pʰɹ̠̊ɪm] primmer primmest adj
preuts
prudish, straight-laced

primacy /ˈpɹaɪ.mə.si/ /ˈpɹɪ.mə.si/ primacies n
voorang
The state or condition of being prime or first, as in time, place, rank, etc.
primaatschap
(religion) The office, rank, or character of a primate, it being the chief ecclesiastical station or dignity in a national church.

primal scream primal screams n
oerkreet
(psychology) A scream produced during primal therapy

primary /ˈpɹaɪm(ə)ɹiː/ /ˈpɹaɪməɹi/ /ˈpɹaɪˌmɛɹi/ more primary most primary adj
voornaamste
Main; principal; chief; placed ahead of others.

primary education n
basisonderwijs
The basic schooling given to children up to the age of puberty, including reading, writing, and basic mathematics.

primary election primary elections n
voorverkiezing
(politics) A preliminary election to select a political candidate of a political party.

primary production n
primaire productie
(ecology) The organic matter produced from carbon dioxide by photosynthesis.

primary school primary schools n
basisschool lagere school
(British, Australian, schools) A formal, obligatory kind of school that typically begins with nursery school or first grade and ends at fifth or sixth grade.

primary sector primary sectors n
primaire sector

primary source primary sources n
primaire bron
(scholarly studies) An original work, especially one by a notable author whose work is now the subject of commentaries (secondary sources).
(historiography) A historical object, especially a written document, that was created at or near the time of the events studied.

primate /ˈpɹaɪmeɪt/ primates n
primaat
(zoology) A mammal of the order Primates, including simians and prosimians.
(ecclesiastical) In the Catholic Church, a rare title conferred to or claimed by the sees of certain archbishops, or the highest-ranking bishop of a present or historical, usually political circumscription.
(ecclesiastical) In the Anglican Church, an archbishop, or the highest-ranking bishop of an ecclesiastic province.

primatologist primatologists n
primatologe primatoloog
A scientist whose speciality is primatology

primatology n
primatologie
(biology) The scientific study of primates; a sub-discipline of zoology

prime /pɹaɪ̯m/ primer primest adj
eerste primair voornaamste
First in importance, degree, or rank.
eerste voornaamste
First in time, order, or sequence.
beste prima uitstekend
First in excellence, quality, or value.
priem
(mathematics, lay) Having exactly two integral factors: itself and unity (1 in the case of integers).

prime /pɹaɪ̯m/ primes n
priem
(music) The first note or tone of a musical scale.
priemgetal
(algebra, number theory) A prime element of a mathematical structure, particularly a prime number.

prime /pɹaɪ̯m/ v
primen
To apply priming to (a musket or cannon); to apply a primer to (a metallic cartridge).

prime factorization prime factorizations n
priemfactorisatie
(mathematics) The factorization of a positive integer into its constituent prime numbers.

prime meridian prime meridians n
nulmeridiaan
The reference line at 0° longitude, passing through Greenwich, England, from which longitude east and west is measured.

prime minister /ˌpɹaɪm ˈmɪnɪstə(ɹ)/ prime ministers n
eerste minister minister-president premier
The chief member of the cabinet and head of the government, especially in a parliamentary democracy; often the leader of the majority party.

prime number prime numbers n
priemgetal
(number theory) Any natural number greater than 1 that cannot be formed by multiplying two smaller natural numbers.

prime suspect prime suspects n
hoofdverdachte
(legal) A person who is considered by the law enforcement agency investigating a crime to be the most likely suspect.

primer /ˈpɹaɪ.mə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɹaɪmɚ/ primers n
inleiding de

primer /ˈpɹaɪ.mə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɹaɪmɚ/ /ˈpɹɪ.mɚ/ primers n
abc-boek abecedarium eerste leesboek leesplankje
A children's book intended to teach literacy: how to read, write, and spell.
abecedarium
An introductory text on any subject, particularly basic concepts.

primitive /ˈpɹɪmɪtɪv/ more primitive most primitive adj
primitief

primogeniture primogenitures n
eerstgeboorterecht
The principle that the eldest child, traditionally the eldest male, has an exclusive right of inheritance.

primordial /pɹaɪˈmɔɹ.di.əl/ /pɹaɪˈmɔː.di.əl/ adj
oorspronkelijk oer-
first, earliest or original

primordial sea primordial seas n
oersoep
The oceans of the earth at a time early in its history. The term generally implies either the time before or during the development of multi-cellular life forms (i.e., during the Precambrian), or alternatively before the development of the first land-based life forms (i.e. during the early Paleozoic).

primordial soup primordial soups n
oersoep
(informal, evolutionary theory) The state of the Earth's oceans at a very early time in the planet's history, during the early development of multicellular organisms.

primrose /ˈpɹɪm.ɹoʊz/ /ˈpɹɪm.ɹəʊz/ primroses n
sleutelbloem
A flowering plant of the genus Primula.

primula primulas n
primula
(botany) Any plant of the genus Primula; the primroses.

prince /pɹɪns/ /pɹɪnts/ princes n
prins vorst
The (male) ruler or head of a principality. [from 14th c.]
A male member of a royal family other than the ruler; especially (in the United Kingdom) the son or grandson of the monarch. [from 14th c.]

prince bishop prince bishops n
prins-bisschop vorst-bisschop
A bishop who also holds a secular princely rank, regardless whether its territory concurs wholly or partially with his diocese.

prince consort princes consort n
prins-gemaal
(postpositive) The husband of a queen regnant who is not himself a king in his own right.

prince regent /ˌpɹɪns ˈɹid͡ʒ(ə)nt/ /ˌpɹɪns ˈɹiːd͡ʒ(ə)nt/ prince regents princes regent princes regents n
prins-regent
A prince who rules a country as a regent in place of a monarch who is unfit to rule for a particular reason.

prince-primate prince-primates n
vorst-primaat
(Roman Catholicism, historical) An honorary title given to an especially prominent archbishop with certain secular prerogatives, in particular:

princely /ˈpɹɪnsli/ princelier princeliest adj
prinselijk
Relating to a prince; regal; royal.

princess /pɹɪnˈsɛs/ /ˈpɹɪnsɛs/ /ˈpɹɪnsɪs/ princesses n
prinses koningin
A female member of a royal family other than a queen, especially a daughter or granddaughter of a monarch. [from 14th c.]

principal /ˈpɹɪnsəpəl/ /ˈpɹɪnsɪpəl/ more principal most principal adj
voornaamste
Primary; most important; first level in importance.

principal /ˈpɹɪnsəpəl/ /ˈpɹɪnsɪpəl/ principals n
hoofdsom
(finance, uncountable) The money originally invested or loaned, on which basis interest and returns are calculated.
rector schoolhoofd
(North America, Australia, New Zealand) The chief administrator of a school.
lastgever vertegenwoordiger
(legal) A legal person that authorizes another (the agent) to act on their behalf; or on whose behalf an agent or gestor in a negotiorum gestio acts.

principality /pɹɪnsɪˈpælɪti/ principalities n
vorstendom
(countable) A region or sovereign nation headed by a prince or princess. [from 14th c.]

principle /ˈpɹɪnsəpəl/ /ˈpɹɪnsɪpəl/ principles n
principe beginsel
A fundamental assumption or guiding belief.
principe
A rule used to choose among solutions to a problem.
(sometimes, pluralized) Moral rule or aspect.

print /pɹɪnt/ prints n
afdruk
A visible impression on a surface.

print /pɹɪnt/ v
drukken afdrukken printen
(transitive) To produce one or more copies of a text or image on a surface, especially by machine; often used with out or off: print out, print off.
in drukletters schrijven
(ambitransitive) To write very clearly, especially, to write without connecting the letters as in cursive.

printable adj
drukbaar
Worthy or capable of being printed.

printed circuit board printed circuit boards n
printplaat
(electronics) A flat board that holds chips and other electronic components in layers that interconnect via copper pathways, often called traces.

printed matter n
drukwerk
Printed material produced by printers and publishers, including books, magazines, brochures, booklets, publicity material and newspapers, especially in relation to less expensive postage rates for such material.

printer /ˈpɹɪntə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɹɪntɚ/ [ˈpʰɹɪɾ̃ɚ] printers n
drukker
One who makes prints.
The operator of a printing press or the owner of a printing business; (metonymy) any printing business.
printer
(now chiefly, _, computer hardware) A device, usually attached to a computer, used to print text or images onto paper; an analogous device capable of producing three-dimensional objects.

printing /ˈpɹɪntɪŋ/ printings n
boekdrukkunst drukkunst
(uncountable) The process or business of producing printed material by means of inked type and a printing press or similar technology.
oplage
(countable) All the copies of a publication that have been printed in one batch.

printing house printing houses n
drukkerij
An institution or commercial company chiefly devoted to printing.

printing press printing presses n
drukpers
A mechanical device used for printing text or images repeatedly.

prior /ˈpɹaɪ.ə/ /ˈpɹaɪ.ɚ/ priors n
prior
A high-ranking member of a monastery, usually lower in rank than an abbot.

prior to preposition
voorafgaand aan
(formal) before, previous to.

priority /pɹaɪˈɒɹɪti/ /pɹaɪˈɔɹɪti/ priorities n
voorrang prioriteit
An item's relative importance.

priority road priority roads n
Vorfahrtsstraße voorrangsweg

priory /ˈpɹaɪ.əɹ.i/ /ˈpɹaɪəɹ.i/ priories n
priorij
A monastery or convent governed by a prior or prioress.

prism /ˈpɹɪz(ə)m/ [ˈpʰɹ̠̊ɪzm̩] prisms n
prisma
(geometry) A polyhedron with parallel ends of the same size and shape, the other faces being parallelogram-shaped sides.
A transparent block in the shape of a prism (typically with triangular ends), used to split or reflect light.

prison /ˈpɹɪzən/ [pʰɹ̠̊ɪzn̩] prisons n
gevangenis kerker
A place or institution where people are held against their will, in the US especially for long-term confinement, as of those convicted of serious crimes or otherwise considered undesirable by the government.

prison camp prison camps n
gevangenenkamp
A camp in which either prisoners of war or political prisoners are interned.

prison cell prison cells n
cel
The room to which a prisoner is confined in a prison.

prison guard prison guards n
cipier gevangenbewaarder gevangenisbewaarder
(law enforcement) An armed person working to provide order, security, discipline, punishment, and prevent escapes of prisoners in a jail that answers to a warden.

prisoner /ˈpɹɪznə/ /ˈpɹɪzənə/ /ˈpɹɪzənɚ/ prisoners n
gevangene
A person incarcerated in a prison, while on trial or serving a sentence.
Any person held against their will.

prisoner of conscience prisoners of conscience n
gewetensgevangene
Anyone imprisoned because of his race, religion, or political views.

prisoner of war /ˈpɹɪz.(ə).nə əv ˈwɔː/ /ˈpɹɪz.(ə).nɚ əv ˈwoɹ/ prisoners of war n
krijgsgevangene oorlogsgevangene
A combatant or soldier who is captured by an enemy power during or immediately after an armed conflict. [from early 17th c.]

pristine /pɹɪsˈtaɪn/ /pɹɪsˈtiːn/ /ˈpɹɪstiːn/ more pristine most pristine adj
onaangeroerd ongerept oorspronkelijk
Unspoiled; still with its original purity; uncorrupted or unsullied.

privacy /ˈpɹaɪ.və.si/ /ˈpɹɪv.ə.si/ privacies n
privacy afzondering
(uncountable) The state of being secluded from the presence, sight, or knowledge of others.

privacy policy privacy policies n
privacybeleid
(legal) A statement detailing policies that an organization or party uses to collect or hide information about an end user or customer of the organization, particularly where it concerns private information.

private /ˈpɹaɪ.vət/ /ˈpɹaɪ.vɪt/ more private most private adj
in privé
privaat persoonlijk
Belonging or pertaining to an individual person, group of people, or entity that is not the state.
besloten privé
Protected from view or disturbance by others; secluded; not publicly accessible.

private /ˈpɹaɪ.vət/ /ˈpɹaɪ.vɪt/ privates n
gemeen soldaat
A soldier of the lowest rank in the army.

private detective private detectives n
privédetective
Any agent hired by a private party for the purpose of investigation or evidence gathering.

private law n
privaatrecht
(legal) The area of law pertaining to the relationships between private persons (natural or legal persons including corporations), as opposed to relations between the state and private persons.

private life private lives n
privéleven
The aspects of one's life that are personal, such as family, friends and other personal relationships, as opposed to the elements that make up one's public or professional life.

private member's bill private member's bills n
wetsvoorstel
(legal, British, Canadian, Australian) A proposed law introduced by a member of a legislature who is not acting on behalf of the executive government.

privateer /ˌpɹaɪ.vəˈtɪə/ /ˌpɹaɪ.vəˈtɪɚ/ privateers n
kaapschip kaper
(historical) A privately owned warship that acted under a letter of marque to attack enemy merchant ships and take possession of their cargo. [from 17th c.]
kaper
(historical) An officer or any other member of the crew of such a ship; a government-sanctioned pirate. [from 17th c.]

privateering privateerings n
kaapvaart

privatization privatizations n
privatisering
The transfer of a company or organization from government to private ownership and control.

privatize /ˈpɹaɪvətaɪz/ v
privatiseren
(economics) To release government control (of a business or industry) to private industry.

privet /ˈpɹɪv.ɪt/ privets n
liguster
Any of various shrubs and small trees in the genus Ligustrum.

privilege /ˈpɹɪv(ɪ)lɪd͡ʒ/ privileges n
voorrecht privilege
(countable) A particular benefit, advantage, or favor; a right or immunity enjoyed by some but not others; a prerogative, preferential treatment. [from 10th c.]

privileged /ˈpɹɪv(ɪ)lɪdʒd/ more privileged most privileged adj
bevoorrecht
Having special privileges.

privy /ˈpɹɪvi/ more privy most privy adj
uniek exclusief privé
(now, _, chiefly, _, historical) Private, exclusive; not public; one's own. [from early 13th c.]
ingeweid medeplichtig
With knowledge of; party to; let in on. [from late 14th c.]

prize /pɹaɪz/ prizes n
buit
That which is taken from another; something captured; a thing seized by force, stratagem, or superior power.
(military, nautical) Anything captured by a belligerent using the rights of war; especially, property captured at sea in virtue of the rights of war, as a vessel.
prijs beloning premie
An honour or reward striven for in a competitive contest; anything offered to be competed for, or as an inducement to, or reward of, effort.
prijs
That which may be won by chance, as in a lottery.
(obsolete) A contest for a reward; competition.
hendel
A lever; a pry; also, the hold of a lever.

prize /pɹaɪz/ v
prijzen schatten
To consider highly valuable; to esteem.
openwrikken wrikken
To move with a lever; to force up or open; to prise or pry.

prize money prize moneys prize monies n
prijzengeld
Money offered as a prize in a competitive event.

pro bono /proʊ ˈboʊnoʊ/ /prəʊ ˈbəʊnəʊ/ adj
pro deo
(legal, medicine) Done without fee, generally for clients or patients of limited means.

pro forma adj
voor de vorm
Occurring, undertaken, or performed as a perfunctory matter, in the interest of form, or for the sake of formality.

pro-European more pro-European most pro-European adj
pro-Europees
Supporting the idea of European integration.

pro-Russian adj
pro-Russisch
Supportive of Russia or Russians. (This entry is a translation hub.)

pro-verb pro-verbs n
proverbum
(linguistics, grammar) A pro-form used to substitute for a verb or verb phrase.

proactive /pɹoʊˈæk.tɪv/ /pɹəʊˈæk.tɪv/ more proactive most proactive adj
proactief
Acting in advance to deal with an expected change or difficulty

proactively /pɹoʊˈæk.tɪv.li/ /pɹəʊˈæk.tɪv.li/ more proactively most proactively adv
proactief
In a proactive manner; so as to look or plan ahead.

probability /ˌpɹɑbəˈbɪləti/ /ˌpɹɑbəˈbɪlɪti/ /ˌpɹɒbəˈbɪlɪti/ [ˌpɹɑbəˈbɪləɾi] [ˌpɹɑbəˈbɪlɪɾi] probabilities n
waarschijnlijkheid
(mathematics) A number, between 0 and 1, expressing the precise likelihood of an event happening.

probability theory n
kansrekening
(mathematics) The mathematical study of probability (the likelihood of occurrence of random events in order to predict the behavior of defined systems).

probable /ˈpɹɑbəbl̩/ /ˈpɹɒbəbl̩/ more probable most probable adj
waarschijnlijk

probably /ˈpɹɑbli/ /ˈpɹɑbəbli/ /ˈpɹɑəbli/ /ˈpɹɒbli/ /ˈpɹɒbəbli/ more probably most probably adv
waarschijnlijk
In all likelihood.

proband probands n
proband
(genetics, medicine) An individual who presents with a genetic disorder or other specific characteristic, when this leads to the investigation of the individual's family

probation /ˌpɹoʊˈbeɪʃən/ probations n
proeftijd
A period of time when a person occupies a position only conditionally and may be removed if certain conditions are not met
proefverlof
(legal) A type of sentence where convicted criminals are allowed to continue living in the community but will automatically be sent to jail if they violate certain conditions

probe /pɹoʊb/ /pɹəʊb/ probes n
sonde
(aeronautics) A tube attached to an aircraft which can be fitted into the drogue from a tanker aircraft to allow for aerial refuelling. [from 20th c.]
(sciences) A small device, especially an electrode, used to explore, investigate or measure something by penetrating or being placed in it. [from 20th c.]
(astronautics) A small, usually uncrewed, spacecraft used to acquire information or measurements about its surroundings. [from 20th c.]

probity /ˈpɹoʊbəti/ /ˈpɹəʊbɪti/ [-ɾi] probities n
eerlijkheid integriteit oprechtheid rechtschapenheid
Integrity, especially of the quality of having strong moral principles; decency and honesty.

problem /ˈpɹɑbləm/ /ˈpɹɒbləm/ /ˈpɹɒblɪm/ problems n
probleem
A difficulty that has to be resolved or dealt with.
A puzzling circumstance.
Difficulty in accepting or understanding or refusal to accept or understand.
probleem oefening
A question to be answered, schoolwork exercise.

problem child problem children n
probleemkindje
(idiomatic, by extension) Someone or something persistently difficult or vexing; a frequent source of trouble or annoyance.

problematic /ˌpɹɑbləˈmætɪk/ /ˌpɹɒbləˈmætɪk/ more problematic most problematic adj
problematisch
Posing a problem; having or suffering from problem(s):
problematisch twijfelachtig
Not settled, uncertain, of uncertain outcome; debatable, questionable, open to doubt.

problematic /ˌpɹɑbləˈmætɪk/ /ˌpɹɒbləˈmætɪk/ problematics n
problematiek
(chiefly, in the plural) A problem or difficulty in a particular field of study.

proboscis /pɹə(ʊ)ˈbɒs(k)ɪs/ proboscides proboscises n
slurf
(anatomy) An elongated tube from the head or connected to the mouth, of an animal.

procedure /pɹəˈsid͡ʒɚ/ /pɹəˈsiːd͡ʒə/ procedures n
procedure
A particular method for performing a task.
A series of small tasks or steps taken to accomplish an end.
(uncountable) The set of established forms or methods of an organized body for accomplishing a certain task or tasks.
(computing) A subroutine or function coded to perform a specific task, but does not return a value.

proceed /pɹəˈsid/ /pɹəˈsiːd/ v
doorgaan verdergaan
(intransitive) To move, pass, or go forward or onward; to advance; to carry on
(intransitive) To pass from one point, topic, or stage, to another.
(intransitive) To go on in an orderly or regulated manner; to begin and carry on a series of acts or measures; to act methodically
afkomstig zijn van voortkomen
(intransitive) To come from; to have as its source or origin.
doorgaan
(intransitive) To be transacted; to take place; to occur.

proceeding /pɹəˈsiːdɪŋ/ proceedings n
vooruitgang
Progress or movement from one thing to another.

proceedings /pɹəˈsiːd.ɪŋz/ /ˈpɹəʊˌsiːd.ɪŋz/ n
afloop
(legal, pluralonly) The course of procedure in the prosecution of an action at law.
verslag
The published record of the actions of a society, or of things done at its meetings.

proceeds /pɹəˈsiːdz/ /ˈpɹoʊsidz/ /ˈpɹəʊsiːdz/ n
opbrengst
Revenue; gross revenue.

process /-əs/ /ˈpɹoʊsɛs/ /ˈpɹɑsɛs/ /ˈpɹəʊsɛs/ processes n
bewerken bewerking ontwikkelingsgang verloop
proces
A series of events which produce a result (the product).

process /-əs/ /ˈpɹoʊsɛs/ /ˈpɹɑsɛs/ /ˈpɹəʊsɛs/ v
uitvoeren verwerken
(transitive) To perform a particular process on a thing.
verwerken
(transitive, figurative) To think about a piece of information, or a concept, in order to assimilate it, and perhaps accept it in a modified state.

processed cheese processed cheeses n
smeltkaas
Any of several types of natural cheese that are pasteurized to lengthen storage life and combined with emulsifiers to aid smoothness. In some cases processed cheeses contain added colorings and preservatives.

procession /pɹəˈsɛʃən/ processions n
processie stoet
A group of people or things moving along in an orderly, stately, or solemn manner; a train of persons advancing in order; a retinue.

processor /ˈpɹɑˌsɛsɚ/ /ˈpɹəʊˌsɛsə(ɹ)/ processors n
processor CPU CVE centrale verwerkingseenheid verwerker
A device which processes, which changes something (a computer processor, food processor, etc.).

proclaim /pɹoʊˈkleɪm/ /pɹəʉˈklæɪm/ /pɹəʊˈkleɪm/ v
uitroepen
(dated, or, historical) To make [something] the subject of an official proclamation bringing it within the scope of emergency powers

proclamation /ˌpɹɑkləˈmeɪʃən/ /ˌpɹɒkləˈmeɪʃən/ proclamations n
proclamatie
A statement which is proclaimed; formal public announcement.

proclitic /pɹoʊˈklɪt.ɪk/ /pɹəʉˈklɪt.ɪk/ /pɹəʊˈklɪt.ɪk/ [pɹoʊˈklɪɾ.ɪk] [pɹəʉˈklɪɾ.ɪk] proclitics n
procliticum
(linguistics) A clitic that joins with the following word phonetically, graphically, or both.

proclivity /pɹoʊˈklɪvəti/ /pɹoʊˈklɪvɪti/ proclivities n
aanleg neiging
A predisposition or natural inclination, propensity, or a predilection; especially, a strong disposition or bent.

procrastinate /pɹoʊˈkɹæs.tə.neɪt/ /pɹəʊˈkɹæs.tɪ.neɪt/ /pɹəˈkɹæs.tə.neɪt/ /pɹəˈkɹæs.tɪ.næɪt/ v
soggen uitstellen voor zich uitschuiven
(transitive) To put off; to delay (something).

procrastination /-ʃn̩/ /pɹoʊˌkɹæs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ /pɹəʊˌkɹæs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ procrastinations n
procrastinatie uitstelgedrag uitstel
The act of postponing, delaying or putting off, especially habitually or intentionally.

procreate /ˌpɹəʊkɹiˈeɪt/ v
verwekken
(transitive) To beget or conceive (offspring).

procreation procreations n
procreatie voortplanting
The process by which an organism produces others of its biological kind
(geslachtelijke) voortplanting (sexuele) procreatie reproductie
The sexual activity of conceiving and bearing biological offspring

procreator procreators n
verwekker
(figuratively) One who originates or creates something.

procrustean bed procrustean beds n
procrustesbed
An arbitrary standard, especially one that is forced upon people for the sake of conformity and involves the sacrifice of what is useful.

procure /pɹəˈkjɔː/ /pɹəˈkjɝ/ /pɹəˈkjʊə/ /pɹəˈkjʊɹ/ v
aanschaffen schaffen
verkrijgen verwerven
(transitive) To acquire or obtain.

procurement /pɹoʊˈkjʊəɹ.mənt/ /pɹəˈkjʊə.mənt/ /pɹəˈkjʊəɹ.mənt/ procurements n
inkoop inkoopafdeling
(uncountable) The purchasing department of a company.
inkoop aanschaf
(countable) The act of procuring or obtaining; obtainment; attainment.

procuress /pɹəˈkjʊəɹɪs/ procuresses n
koppelaarster
A middlewoman: a woman who performs as a go-between, an intermediary.
A female procurer.

prod /pɹɑd/ /pɹɒd/ v
aanmoedigen duwen porren
(transitive) To poke, to push, to touch.
aanmoedigen
(transitive, informal) To encourage, to prompt.

prodigal /ˈpɹɑdɪɡəl/ /ˈpɹɒdɪɡəl/ [ˈpʰɹɑɾɪɡɫ̩] more prodigal most prodigal adj
kwistig
Wastefully extravagant.

prodigal son prodigal sons n
verloren zoon
Someone who returns home from travelling or exile or who is welcomed back after disgrace, especially having repented of former extravagant or immoral behaviour.

prodigality prodigalities n
kwistigheid verspilzucht
Wasteful extravagance.
vrijgevigheid
Lavish generosity.

prodigious /pɹəˈdɪd͡ʒəs/ more prodigious most prodigious adj
verbazingwekkend
Extraordinarily amazing or exciting.

prodigy /ˈpɹɑdɪd͡ʒi/ /ˈpɹɒdɪd͡ʒi/ prodigies n
wonder mirakel
An amazing or marvellous thing; a wonder. [from 17th c.]
wonderkind
An extremely talented person, especially a child. [from 17th c.]

prodrome /ˈpɹoʊˌdɹoʊm/ prodromes n
prodroom
(medicine) An early sign or symptom (or set of signs and symptoms) warning of the onset of a disease.

produce /pɹəˈdjuːs/ /pɹəˈdus/ /pɹəˈd͡ʒuːs/ /ˈpɹoʊ.dus/ /ˈpɹɑ.dus/ /ˈpɹɒdjuːs/ /ˈpɹɒd͡ʒuːs/ n
product
That which is produced.
waar waren
Harvested agricultural goods collectively, especially vegetables and fruit, but possibly including eggs, dairy products and meat; the saleable food products of farms.

produce /pɹəˈdjuːs/ /pɹəˈdus/ /pɹəˈd͡ʒuːs/ /ˈpɹoʊ.dus/ /ˈpɹɑ.dus/ /ˈpɹɒdjuːs/ /ˈpɹɒd͡ʒuːs/ v
maken produceren
(transitive) To bring forth, to yield, make, manufacture, or otherwise generate.
(transitive, media) To sponsor and present (a motion picture, etc) to an audience or to the public.
beschikbaar stellen voorleggen
(transitive) To make (a thing) available to a person, an authority, etc.; to provide for inspection.

producer /pɹəˈdjuːsə/ /pɹəˈduːsɚ/ /pɹəˈdʒuːsə/ producers n
producent vervaardiger
(economics) An individual or organization that creates goods and services.
producent vervaardiger producer
(UK, Irish, slang) An arrest for speeding after which the driver is allowed seven (in the UK) or ten (in Ireland) days to produce his/her driving licence and related documents at a police station.

product /ˈpɹɑ.dəkt/ /ˈpɹɑ.dʌkt/ /ˈpɹɒd.əkt/ /ˈpɹɒd.ʌkt/ products n
product
(mathematics) Any operation or a result thereof which generalises multiplication of numbers, like the multiplicative operation in a ring, product of types or a categorical product.
The amount of an artifact that has been created by someone or some process.
(countable, uncountable) A commodity offered for sale.
reactieproduct product
(chemistry) A chemical substance formed as a result of a chemical reaction.
resultaat
A consequence of someone's efforts or of a particular set of circumstances.

product placement product placements n
sluikreclame
(marketing) A form of advertising where a brand or product is incorporated into non-advertising media such as films.

production /pɹəˈdʌkʃən/ productions n
productie
The act of producing, making or creating something. [from 15th c.]
The act of being produced.
The total amount produced.

production order production orders n
aanmaakorder productieorder

productive /pɹəˈdʌk.təv/ /pɹəˈdʌk.tɪv/ more productive most productive adj
productief
Capable of producing something, especially in abundance; fertile.

productivity /ˌpɹoʊdʌkˈtɪvɪti/ /ˌpɹɑdʌkˈtɪvɪti/ /ˌpɹɒdʌkˈtɪvəti/ productivities n
productiviteit
vruchtbaar productiviteit
The state of being productive, fertile or efficient.

profane /pɹəˈfeɪn/ more profane most profane profaner profanest adj
profaan
Unclean; ritually impure; unholy, desecrating a holy place or thing.

profanity profanities n
krachtterm
(countable) Obscene, lewd or abusive language.

profer /pɹəʊˈfɜː/ v
uiten uitspreken

profession /pɹəˈfɛʃən/ professions n
professie
The declaration of belief in the principles of a religion; hence, one's faith or religion. [from 16th c.]
beroep professie
Professional occupation.

professional /pɹəˈfɛʃənəl/ more professional most professional adj
professioneel beroeps-
Of, pertaining to, or in accordance with the (usually high) standards of a profession.
deskundig
(by extension) Expert.

professional /pɹəˈfɛʃənəl/ professionals n
beroeps professional
A person who belongs to a profession.
A person who earns their living from a specified activity.
deskundige expert
An expert.

professional secrecy n
beroepsgeheim

professor /pɹəˈfɛsə/ /pɹəˈfɛsɚ/ professors n
professor hoogleraar prof
(US, Philippines, informal) A teacher or faculty member at a college or university regardless of formal rank.

proffer /ˈpɹɑfɚ/ /ˈpɹɒfə(ɹ)/ proffers n
aanbod
An offer made; something proposed for acceptance by another; a tender.

proffer /ˈpɹɑfɚ/ /ˈpɹɒfə(ɹ)/ v
aanbieden pogen
(transitive, reflexive) To offer for acceptance; to propose to give; to make a tender of.

proficiency /pɹəˈfɪʃənsi/ proficiencies n
competentie vakkundigheid
Ability, skill, competence.

proficient /pɹoʊˈfɪʃ.ənt/ /pɹəˈfɪʃ.ənt/ more proficient most proficient adj
competent bekwaam geoefend
Good at something; skilled; fluent; practiced, especially in relation to a task or skill.

proficient /pɹoʊˈfɪʃ.ənt/ /pɹəˈfɪʃ.ənt/ proficients n
expert
An expert.

profile /ˈpɹoʊfaɪl/ /ˈpɹəʊfaɪl/ profiles n
profiel
(Internet, countable) A specific page or field in which users can provide various types of personal information in software or Internet systems.

profit /ˈpɹɑfɪt/ /ˈpɹɒfɪt/ profits n
winst profijt
(dated, literary) Benefit, positive result obtained.

profit /ˈpɹɑfɪt/ /ˈpɹɒfɪt/ v
profiteren baat hebben baten helpen voordeel hebben
(transitive) To benefit (somebody), be of use to (somebody).
profiteren baat hebben voordeel hebben
(intransitive, construed with from) To benefit, gain.
een slaatje slaan profiteren uitbuiten
(intransitive, construed with from) To take advantage of, exploit, use.

profit sharing n
winstaandeel
A system in which some of the profit of an enterprise are divided among the workers, giving them an incentive for profits without an equity interest.

profitability /pɹɒf.ɪ.təˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ /ˈpɹɑ.fɪ.təˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ profitabilities n
rentabiliteit winstgevendheid
The quality or state of being profitable; capacity to make a profit.

profitable /ˈpɹɑ.fɪ.tə.bl̩/ /ˈpɹɒf.ɪ.tə.bl̩/ more profitable most profitable adj
winstgevend
Producing a profit.

profiteer /ˌpɹɒfɪˈtɪə(ɹ)/ profiteers n
profiteur
(pejorative) One who makes an unreasonable profit not justified by cost or risk, a rent-seeker.

profligacy /ˈpɹɑflɪɡəsi/ profligacies n
roekeloosheid verspilling
(countable) Careless wastefulness.
losbandigheid
(uncountable) Shameless and immoral behaviour.

profligate /ˈpɹɑːflɪɡeɪt/ /ˈpɹɑːflɪɡət/ /ˈpɹɒflɪɡeɪt/ /ˈpɹɒflɪɡət/ more profligate most profligate adj
verkwistend
Inclined to waste resources or behave extravagantly.
losbandig
Immoral; abandoned to vice.

profound /pɹəˈfaʊnd/ more profound most profound adj
diep diepgaand
Descending far below the surface; opening or reaching to great depth; deep.
wijs
Intellectually deep; entering far into subjects; reaching to the bottom of a matter, or of a branch of learning; thorough
diepgaand
Characterized by intensity; deeply felt; pervading

profoundly /pɹəˈfaʊndli/ more profoundly most profoundly adv
grondig
(manner) With depth, meaningfully.

profundity /pɹəˈfʌndɪti/ profundities n
diepgang

profusion /pɹoʊˈfjuʒən/ /pɹə(ʊ)ˈfjuːʒən/ /pɹəˈfjuʒən/ profusions n
overvloed
abundance; the state of being profuse; a cornucopia

progenitor /pɹoʊˈd͡ʒɛn.ɪ.tɚ/ /pɹəʊˈd͡ʒɛn.ɪ.tə/ /pɹəˈd͡ʒɛn.ə.tə/ /pɹəˈd͡ʒɛn.ə.tɚ/ progenitors n
voorouder voorvader
A forefather, any of a person's direct ancestors.
patriarch stamvader
An individual from whom one or more people (dynasty, tribe, nation...) are descended.
stamvorm
(biology) An ancestral form of a species.
voorafbeelding voorloper
(figuratively) A predecessor of something, especially if also a precursor or model.
geestelijke vader grondlegger stichter
(figuratively) Someone who originates something.

progeny /ˈpɹɑd͡ʒəni/ /ˈpɹɒd͡ʒəni/ progenies n
afstammelingen nakomeling
(uncountable) Offspring or descendants considered as a group.

prognosis /-səs/ /pɹɑɡˈnoʊsiz/ /pɹɑɡˈnoʊsɪs/ /pɹɒɡˈnəʊsiːz/ /pɹɒɡˈnəʊsɪs/ prognoses n
prognose vooruitblik
A forecast of the future course or outcome of a situation based on what is presently known; a prediction. [from mid 17th c.]
prognose
(medicine) A forecast of the future course or outcome of a disease or disorder based on current medical knowledge. [from mid 17th c.]

program /ˈpɹoʊɡɹəm/ /ˈpɹoʊˌɡɹæm/ /ˈpɹoːɡɹɑːm/ /ˈpɹoːɡɹəm/ /ˈpɹəʊɡɹæm/ programs n
programma
A set of structured activities.
A leaflet listing information about a play, game or other activity.
(broadcasting) A performance of a show or other broadcast on radio or television.
(computing) A software application, or a collection of software applications, designed to perform a specific task.

program /ˈpɹoʊɡɹəm/ /ˈpɹoʊˌɡɹæm/ /ˈpɹoːɡɹɑːm/ /ˈpɹoːɡɹəm/ /ˈpɹəʊɡɹæm/ v
programmeren
(transitive) To enter a program or other instructions into (a computer or other electronic device) to instruct it to do a particular task.
plannen vastleggen
(transitive) To put together the schedule of an event.

program guide program guides n
programmablad programmagids
A usually weekly periodical that guides the reader through the programs being broadcast on radio and/or TV; often supplemented with celebrity gossip and other entertainment features.
programmagids
Such a section in a more general publication, such as a newspaper.

programmer /ˈpɹoʊɡɹæmɚ/ /ˈpɹəʊɡɹæmə/ programmers n
programmeur
(computing) One who writes computer programs; a software developer.

programming /ˈpɹoʊɡɹæmɪŋ/ /ˈpɹəʊɡɹəmɪŋ/ programmings n
programmeren
(computing) The act of writing a computer program.

programming language /ˈpɹoʊɡɹæmɪŋ læŋɡwɪdʒ/ /ˈpɹəʊɡɹæmɪŋ læŋɡwɪdʒ/ programming languages n
programmeertaal
(programming) Code of reserved words and symbols used in computer programs, which give instructions to the computer on how to accomplish certain computing tasks.

progress /-ɹəs/ /ˈpɹɑɡɹɛs/ /ˈpɹəʊɡɹɛs/ progresses n
voortgang
Movement or advancement through a series of events, or points in time; development through time. [from 15th c.]
vooruitgang
Specifically, advancement to a higher or more developed state; development, growth. [from 15th c.]
vooruitgang voortgang vordering
Movement onwards or forwards or towards a specific objective or direction; advance. [from 16th c.]

progress /pɹəˈɡɹɛs/ v
vorderingen maken
(by extension) To improve; to become better or more complete.

progress bar progress bars n
voortgangsbalk
(graphical user interface) A bar that indicates the progression of a task by gradually filling its empty space with solid colour.

progression /pɹəˈɡɹɛʃən/ progressions n
voortgang
The act of moving from one thing to another.

progressive /pɹəˈɡɹes.ɪv/ /pɹəˈɡɹɛs.ɪv/ more progressive most progressive adj
progressief
Favouring or promoting progress; advanced.
Promoting or favoring progress towards improved conditions or new policies, ideas, or methods.

progressive house n
progressieve house progressive house
(music genre) A house music genre originating from the late 1990s.

prohibit /pɹoʊˈhɪbɪt/ /pɹəʊˈhɪbɪt/ /pɹəˈhɪbət/ /pɹəˈhɪbɪt/ v
verbieden
(transitive) To forbid, disallow, or proscribe officially; to make illegal or illicit.

prohibition /ˌpɹoʊ(h)ɪˈbɪʃən/ /ˌpɹəʊ(h)ɪˈbɪʃən/ prohibitions n
prohibitie
verbod
An act of prohibiting, forbidding, disallowing, or proscribing something.

project /pɹəˈd͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹoʊ.d͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹɐʊ.d͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹɑ.d͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹɑ.d͡ʒɪkt/ /ˈpɹɑˌd͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹɒd͡ʒ.ɛkt/ /ˈpɹəʊ.dʒɛkt/ [-d͡ʒɪ̈kt] projects n
project
A planned endeavor, usually with a specific goal and accomplished in several steps or stages.

project /pɹəˈd͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹoʊ.d͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹɐʊ.d͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹɑ.d͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹɑ.d͡ʒɪkt/ /ˈpɹɑˌd͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹɒd͡ʒ.ɛkt/ /ˈpɹəʊ.dʒɛkt/ [-d͡ʒɪ̈kt] v
uitsteken uitstrekken
(intransitive) To extend beyond a surface.
werpen projecteren uitstralen
(transitive) To cast (an image or shadow) upon a surface; to throw or cast forward; to shoot forth.
voorzien
(transitive) To make plans for; to forecast.
uitstralen
(transitive, reflexive) To present (oneself), to convey a certain impression, usually in a good way.
projecteren
(transitive, psychology, psychoanalysis) To assume qualities or mindsets in others based on one's own personality.
(neuroanatomy) (of a neuron or group of neurons) to have axon(s) extending to and therefore able to influence a remote location

projectile /pɹə(ʊ)ˈd͡ʒɛktɪl/ /pɹə(ʊ)ˈd͡ʒɛktʌɪl/ /pɹəˈd͡ʒɛk.taɪl/ /pɹəˈd͡ʒɛk.tl̩/ projectiles n
projectiel
An object intended to be or having been fired from a weapon.

projector /pɹəˈd͡ʒɛktɚ/ projectors n
projector
An optical device that projects a beam of light, especially one used to project an image (or moving images) onto a screen. [from 19th c.]

proletarian proletarians n
proletariër
A member of the proletariat.

proletariat /ˌpɹoʊ.lɪˈtɛɚ.i.ət/ /ˌpɹəʊ.lɪˈtɛə.ɹɪ.ət/ proletariats n
proletariaat
(often, derogatory, also, figuratively) The lowest class of society; also, the lower classes of society generally; the masses.

proliferate /pɹəˈlɪf.əɹ.eɪt/ v
snel vermenigvuldigen
(ambitransitive) To increase in number or spread rapidly; to multiply.

proliferation /pɹəˌlɪf.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ /pɹəˌlɪf.əˈɹæɪ.ʃən/ proliferations n
proliferatie
(uncountable) The process by which an organism produces others of its kind; breeding, propagation, procreation, reproduction.
(uncountable) The spread of biochemical, nuclear and other weapons of mass destruction to countries not originally involved in developing them.

prolific /pɹəˈlɪf.ɪk/ /ˌpɹoʊˈlɪf.ɪk/ more prolific most prolific adj
vruchtbaar
Fertile; producing offspring or fruit in abundance — applied to plants producing fruit, animals producing young, etc.
productief
Similarly producing results or performing deeds in abundance

prolix /pɹoʊˈlɪks/ /ˈpɹəʊ.lɪks/ more prolix most prolix adj
langdradig
Tediously lengthy; dwelling on trivial details.

prolixity /pɹəʊˈlɪk.sɪ.ti/ /pɹəˈlɪk.sɪ.ti/ prolixities n
langdradigheid breedsprakerigheid
Long-windedness, an excess of words.

prologue /ˈpɹoʊlɑɡ/ /ˈpɹoʊlɔɡ/ /ˈpɹəʊlɒɡ/ prologues n
proloog
A speech or section used as an introduction, especially to a play or novel.

prolong /pɹoʊˈlɑŋ/ /pɹoʊˈlɔŋ/ /pɹəʊˈlɒŋ/ v
bestendigen
(transitive) To lengthen in time; to extend the duration of

promenade /pɹɑməˈneɪd/ /pɹɑməˈnɑd/ /pɹɒməˈneɪd/ /pɹɒməˈnɑːd/ /ˈpɹɒməneɪd/ /ˈpɹɒmənɑːd/ promenades n
promenade
A place where one takes a walk for leisurely pleasure, or for exercise, especially a terrace by the seaside.

promethium /pɹoʊˈmiːθiəm/ n
promethium
A metallic chemical element (symbol Pm) with an atomic number of 61.

prominent /ˈpɹɑmɪnənt/ /ˈpɹɒmɪnənt/ more prominent most prominent adj
prominent vooraanstaand
eminent; distinguished above others

promiscuity /ˌpɹoʊ.mɪˈskju.ɪ.ti/ /ˌpɹɑm.ɪˈskju.ɪ.ti/ /ˌpɹɒm.ɪˈskju.ɪ.ti/ /ˌpɹəʊ.mɪˈskju.ɪ.ti/ promiscuities n
promiscuïteit
The state or quality of being promiscuous.

promiscuous /pɹəˈmɪs.kju.əs/ more promiscuous most promiscuous adj
promiscue
Having many sexual partners, especially if indiscriminate in choosing said sexual partners.

promise /ˈpɹɑmɪs/ /ˈpɹɒmɪs/ promises n
toezegging
belofte
(countable) an oath or affirmation; a vow

promise /ˈpɹɑmɪs/ /ˈpɹɒmɪs/ v
beloven
(ambitransitive) To commit to (some action or outcome), or to assure (a person) of such commitment; to make an oath or vow.

promise the moon v
loze beloftes doen

promising /ˈpɹɑmɪsɪŋ/ /ˈpɹɒmɪsɪŋ/ more promising most promising adj
hoopgevend veelbelovend
Showing promise, and likely to develop in a desirable fashion.

promissory note promissory notes n
orderbriefje
(finance) A document saying that someone owes a specific amount of money to someone else, often with the deadline and interest fees; the primary purposes of a promissory note are to evidence the debt obligation incurred, and to establish terms for payment thereof.

promontory /ˈpɹɑməntɔɹi/ /ˈpɹɒm.ən.tɹi/ promontories n
landtong uitsteeksel voorgebergte
A high point of land extending into a body of water, headland; cliff.

promote /pɹəˈmoʊt/ /pɹəˈməʊt/ v
bevorderen promoveren promotie maken
(transitive) To raise (someone) to a more important, responsible, or remunerative job or rank.
bekend maken promoten
(transitive) To advocate or urge on behalf of (something or someone); to attempt to popularize or sell by means of advertising or publicity.

promotion /pɹəˈmoʊʃən/ /pɹəˈməʊʃən/ promotions n
promotie bevordering
An advancement in rank or position.
promotie
Dissemination of information in order to increase its popularity.

prompt /pɹɑmpt/ /pɹɒmpt/ prompts n
prompt
(computing) A sequence of characters that is displayed to indicate that a computer is ready to receive input.

prompt /pɹɑmpt/ /pɹɒmpt/ v
aanmoedigen aansporen aanzetten
(transitive) To lead (someone) toward what they should say or do.
aanmoedigen aansporen aanzetten souffleren
(transitive, theater, and, television) To show or tell (an actor/person) the words they should be saying, or actions they should be doing.
veroorzaken
(transitive) To initiate; to cause or lead to.

prompter prompters n
souffleur souffleuse
(theater) The person who does the prompting.

promulgate /ˈpɹɑ.məl.ɡeɪt/ /ˈpɹɒml̩.ɡeɪt/ v
uitvaardigen
(transitive) To put into effect as a regulation.

promulgation promulgations n
openbaarmaking
The act of promulgating or announcing something, especially a proclamation announcing a new law.

pronaos /pɹoʊˈneɪ.ɒs/ /pɹoʊˈneɪ.əs/ pronaoi pronaoses n
pronaos
(architecture) The inner area of the portico of a Greek or Roman temple

prone to more prone to most prone to adj
geneigd zijn om
Inclined to; having a tendency to.

prong /pɹɑŋ/ /pɹɒŋ/ /pɹɔŋ/ prongs n
piek spits tand punt
A thin, pointed, projecting part, as of an antler or a fork or similar tool. A tine.
arm
(sometimes, figurative) A branch; a fork.

pronominal /pɹəʊˈnɒmɪnəl/ more pronominal most pronominal adj
voornaamwoordelijk
(linguistics, grammar) Of, pertaining to, resembling, or functioning as a pronoun.

pronominal adverb pronominal adverbs n
voornaamwoordelijk bijwoord
(grammar) An adverb which contains a pronominal element; generally such an adverb replaces a phrase of preposition + pronoun.

pronoun /ˈpɹoʊ.naʊn/ /ˈpɹəʊnaʊn/ pronouns n
voornaamwoord
(grammar) A type of word that refers anaphorically to a noun or noun phrase, but which cannot ordinarily be preceded by a determiner and rarely takes an attributive adjective.

pronounce /pɹəˈnaʊns/ v
uitspreken verklaren verkondigen
(transitive) To declare formally, officially or ceremoniously.
uitspreken
(transitive) To declare authoritatively, or as a formal expert opinion.
(transitive) To sound out (a word or phrase); to articulate.
(transitive) To read aloud.
vonnissen
(intransitive) To pass judgment.

pronunciation /prəˌnʌnsɪˈeɪʃn/ /pɹəˌnaʊn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ /pɹəˌnʌn.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/ /pɹəˌnʌn.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃʌn/ [pʰɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən] pronunciations n
uitspraak
(uncountable) The way in which the words of a language are made to sound when speaking.

pronunciation dictionary pronunciation dictionaries n
uitspraakwoordenboek
A dictionary that provides pronunciation of words, usually in the International Phonetic Alphabet.

proof /pɹuf/ /pɹuːf/ /pɹʉːf/ proofs n
bewijs
(countable) An effort, process, or operation designed to establish or discover a fact or truth; an act of testing; a test; a trial.
(uncountable) The degree of evidence which convinces the mind of any truth or fact, and produces belief; a test by facts or arguments which induce, or tend to induce, certainty of the judgment; conclusive evidence; demonstration.
(countable, mathematics) A process for testing the accuracy of an operation performed. Compare prove, transitive verb, 5.

proof by contradiction proofs by contradiction n
bewijs uit het ongerijmde
(mathematics, logic) Proof of a statement adduced by deriving a contradiction from the statement's negation.

proofread /ˈpɹuːfɹiːd/ /ˈpɹuːfɹɛd/ v
proeflezen
(transitive, and, intransitive) To check a written text for errors in spelling, grammar, syntax, and punctuation.

prop /pɹɑp/ /pɹɒp/ /pɹɔp/ props n
rekwisiet
(theater, film) An item placed on a stage or set to create a scene or scenario in which actors perform.

propadiene n
propadieen
(organic compound) the simplest allene, CH2=C=CH2

propaedeutic /ˌpɹoʊpiːˈdjuːtɪk/ /ˌpɹɑpəˈduːtik/ more propaedeutic most propaedeutic adj
propedeutisch
(formal, of, education) Preparatory or introductory.

propaganda /ˌpɹɒpəˈɡændə/ [ˌpɹɑp.əˈɡɛə̯n.də] [ˌpɹɒp.əˈɡæn.də] [ˌpɹɔp.əˈɡan.də] propagandas n
propaganda
(as a neutral word, _, dated) Agitation, publicity, public communication aimed at influencing an audience and furthering an agenda.

propagandist /pɹɒpəˈɡandɪst/ propagandists n
propagandist propagandiste
A person who disseminates propaganda. [from 18th c.]

propagandistic /pɹɒpəɡanˈdɪstɪk/ more propagandistic most propagandistic adj
propagandistisch
Having the characteristics of propaganda; spreading propaganda.

propagate /ˈpɹɑpəˌɡeɪt/ /ˈpɹɒpəˌɡeɪt/ v
propageren
(transitive) To spread from person to person; to extend the knowledge of; to originate and spread; to carry from place to place; to disseminate.

propane /ˈpɹoʊpeɪn/ propanes n
propaan
(organic compound) An aliphatic hydrocarbon, C3H8, a constituent of natural gas. [from 1867]

propeller propellers n
propeller schroef
A mechanical device with evenly-shaped blades that turn on a shaft to push against air or water, especially one used to propel an aircraft or boat.

propene propenes n
propeen

propensity /pɹəˈpɛnsɪti/ propensities n
neiging beheptheid geneigdheid
An inclination, disposition, tendency, preference, or attraction.

proper /ˈpɹɑ.pɚ/ /ˈpɹɒp.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɹɔp.ə/ more proper most proper adj
goed deugdelijk keurig net
Following the established standards of behavior or manners; correct or decorous. [18th c.]
juist geschikt gepast goed
Suited or acceptable to the purpose or circumstances; fit, suitable. [13th c.]
eigen
(grammar) Used to designate a particular person, place, or thing. Proper nouns are usually written with an initial capital letter. [14th c.]
eigen echt degelijk
Belonging to oneself or itself; own. [14th c.]
compleet grondig volslagen
(now, colloquial) Utter, complete. [15th c.]
eigenlijk echt zelf
(often, _, postpositive) In the very strictest sense of the word. [14th c.]

proper noun proper nouns n
eigennaam
(grammar) A word or phrase that is a noun denoting a particular person, place, organization, ship, animal, event, or other individual entity.

property /ˈpɹɑ.pɚ.ti/ /ˈpɹɒp.ə.ti/ [ˈpɹɑ.pɚ.ɾi] properties n
eigendom bezitting goed bezit
Something that is owned.
eigendom goed landgoed domein landeigendom onroerend bezit
A piece of real estate, such as a parcel of land.
eigendomsrecht
The exclusive right of possessing, enjoying and disposing of a thing.
eigenschap
An attribute or abstract quality associated with an individual, object or concept.
(computing) An editable or read-only parameter associated with an application, component or class.
eigenschap karakteristiek kenmerk
An attribute or abstract quality which is characteristic of a class of objects.
rekwisiet
(usually, in the plural, theater) A prop, an object used in a dramatic production.

property law n
goederenrecht
(legal) The area of law concerned with the ownership and conveyance of property rights and title.

property tax property taxes n
onroerendezaakbelasting onroerende voorheffing
A tax, usually ad valorem, charged on the basis of the fair market value of property. The scope of taxable property varies by jurisdiction and it may include personal property in addition to real estate.

prophecy /ˈpɹɑfɪ̈si/ /ˈpɹɒfɨsi/ prophecies n
voorspelling
A prediction, especially one made by a prophet or under divine inspiration.

prophesy /ˈpɹɑfɪsaɪ/ /ˈpɹɒfɪsaɪ/ v
profeteren
To speak or write with divine inspiration; to act as prophet. [from 14th c.]

prophet /ˈpɹɑ.fɪt/ /ˈpɹɒf.ɪt/ prophetess prophets n
profeet ziener profete zieneres
Someone who speaks by divine inspiration.
profeet waarzegger waarzegster
Someone who predicts the future; a soothsayer.

prophet of doom prophets of doom n
onheilsprofeet
(idiomatic) a pessimistic person who sees possible calamity in every situation.

prophylactic /pɹɒfəˈlæktɪk/ more prophylactic most prophylactic adj
prophylactisch voorbehoedend

propitiate /ˌpɹəˈpɪʃieɪt/ v
gunstig stemmen verzoenen
(transitive) To conciliate, appease, or make peace with someone, particularly a god or spirit.

propitiator propitiators n
pacificator
One who propitiates or appeases.

propitious /pɹoʊˈpɪʃəs/ more propitious most propitious adj
gunstig
Favorable; benevolent.
voordelig
Advantageous.
onder een goed gesternte
Characteristic of a good omen.

propitiousness n
goedgunstigheid
The favorable quality of strongly indicating a successful result.

propolis /ˈpɹɑ.pə.lɪs/ /ˈpɹɒ.pə.lɪs/ n
propolis
An aromatic glue-like substance produced by honeybees from tree resin, waxes, and their own secretions, used in the construction of their hives.

proponent /pɹəˈpoʊnənt/ /pɹəˈpəʊnənt/ proponents n
voorstander
One who supports something; an advocate.

proportional more proportional most proportional adj
evenredig
(mathematics) At a constant ratio (to). Two magnitudes (numbers) are said to be proportional if the second varies in a direct relation arithmetically to the first. Symbol: ∝.

proportional representation n
evenredige vertegenwoordiging
A voting principle aimed at securing a close match between the percentage of votes that groups of candidates (usually political parties) obtain in elections, and the percentage of seats they receive in the elected body.

proportionate /pɹəˈpɔɹʃəneɪt/ /pɹəˈpɔɹʃənət/ /pɹəˈpɔːʃəneɪt/ /pɹəˈpɔːʃənət/ v
proportioneren
(transitive) To make proportionate.

proposal /pɹəˈpoʊzəl/ /pɹəˈpəʊzəl/ proposals n
huwelijksaanzoek
(legal) The offer by a party of what they have in view as to an intended business transaction, which, with acceptance, constitutes a contract.
The act of asking someone to be one's spouse; an offer of marriage.
voorstel
Something which is proposed, or offered for consideration or acceptance.

propose /pɹəˈpoʊz/ /pɹəˈpəʊz/ v
voorstellen
(transitive) To suggest a plan, course of action, etc.
ten huwelijk vragen
(intransitive, sometimes followed by to) To ask for a person's hand in marriage.

proposition /ˌpɹɑpəˈzɪʃən/ propositions n
voorstel propositie
(countable) An idea or a plan offered.

proprietary /pɹəˈpɹaɪ.ə.tə.ɹi/ /pɹəˈpɹaɪ.ə.tɛ.ɹi/ /pɹəˈpɹaɪ.ə.tɹi/ more proprietary most proprietary adj
bezittend eigendoms-
Of or relating to property or ownership.
particulier
Privately owned.

proprietary eponym proprietary eponyms n
propriëtair eponiem
A successful brand name or trademark that has come into general use to refer to the generic class of objects rather than the specific brand type, without the exclusive rights to said product being lost by the parent company.

proprietor /pɹəˈpɹaɪətɚ/ proprietors proprietress n
eigenaar bezitter
An owner.
(enige) eigenaar
A sole owner of an unincorporated business, also called a sole proprietor.
mede-eigenaar partner
One of the owners of an unincorporated business, a partner.

propriety /pɹəˈpɹaɪəti/ proprieties n
correctheid fatsoen geschiktheid goede manieren
(often, in the plural) Correctness in behaviour and morals; good manners, seemliness. [from 19th c.]

proprioception /ˌpɹoʊ.pɹi.oʊˈsɛp.ʃən/ /ˌpɹəʊ.pɹi.əʊˈsɛp.ʃən/ proprioceptions n
proprioceptie
The sense of the position of parts of the body, relative to other neighbouring parts of the body.

propulsion /pɹəˈpʌlʃən/ propulsions n
voortstuwing
The process of propelling, driving, or pushing, typically forward or onward; a propulsive force or impulse.

propylene propylenes n
propeen
(organic compound) The organic chemical compound propene. An alkene which is a colorless gaseous (at room temperature and pressure) hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C3H6.

propyne propynes n
propyn
(organic compound) the alkyne HC≡C-CH3

prorogue /pɹoʊˈɹoʊɡ/ /pɹə(ʊ)ˈɹəʊɡ/ v
opschorten schorsen verdagen
(transitive) To suspend (a parliamentary session) or to discontinue the meetings of (an assembly, parliament etc.) without formally ending the session. [from 15th c.]
opschuiven uitstellen
(transitive, now, _, rare) To defer. [from 15th c.]
ouitbreiden verlengen
(obsolete) To prolong or extend. [15th–18th c.]

pros and cons n
voordelen en nadelen
(pluralonly) The positive and negative attributes of arguments.

prosaic /pɹoʊˈzeɪ.ɪk/ /pɹəʊˈzeɪ.ɪk/ more prosaic most prosaic adj
prozaïsch
(of writing or speaking) Straightforward; matter-of-fact; lacking the feeling or elegance of poetry.
(main usage, usually of writing or speaking but also figurative) Overly plain, simple or commonplace, to the point of being boring.

proscribe /pɹəˈskɹaɪb/ /ˈpɹoʊˌskɹaɪb/ /ˈpɹəʊˌskɹaɪb/ v
verbieden
(transitive) To forbid or prohibit.
afkeuren afraden verbieden
(transitive) To denounce.
uitsluiten verbannen
(transitive) To banish or exclude.

prose /ˈpɹoʊz/ /ˈpɹəʊz/ proses n
proza ondicht
Language, particularly written language, not intended as poetry.

prosecuting attorney prosecuting attorneys n
officier van justitie procureur des Konings
A public officer charged with carrying on the prosecution or representing the state in criminal proceedings and, in some jurisdictions, instituting or representing the state in civil or administrative proceedings.

prosecutor /ˈpɹɑsəˌkjuːtəɹ/ prosecutors n
officier van justitie
(law) a prosecuting attorney.
aanklager procureur
(law) a person, as a complainant, victim, or chief witness, who institutes prosecution in a criminal proceeding.

proselyte /ˈpɹɑsəˌlaɪt/ /ˈpɹɒsəlaɪt/ proselytes n
bekeerling jodengenoot
One who has converted to a religion or doctrine, especially a gentile converted to Judaism.

proselyte /ˈpɹɑsəˌlaɪt/ /ˈpɹɒsəlaɪt/ v
bekeren
(transitive) To proselytize.

proselytism proselytisms n
proselitisme
The state of being a proselyte.

proselytize /ˈpɹɑ.sə.lə.taɪz/ /ˈpɹɑ.sə.lɪ.taɪz/ /ˈpɹɑ.zə.lə.taɪz/ /ˈpɹɑ.zə.lɪ.taɪz/ /ˈpɹɒs.əl.ə.taɪz/ /ˈpɹɒs.əl.ɪ.taɪz/ v
bekeren
(ambitransitive, broadly) To advertise one’s religious beliefs; to convert (someone) to one’s own faith or religious movement or encourage them to do so.
missioneren werven
(by extension, ambitransitive) To advertise a non-religious belief, way of living, cause, point of view, (scientific) hypothesis, social or other position, political party, or other organization; to convince someone to join such a cause or organization or support such a position; to recruit someone.

prosody /ˈpɹoʊzədi/ /ˈpɹɑsədi/ /ˈpɹɑzədi/ /ˈpɹɒsədi/ /ˈpɹɒzədi/ /ˈpɹəʊzədi/ prosodies n
prosodie
(linguistics) The study of rhythm, intonation, stress, and related attributes in speech.
(poetry) The study of poetic meter; the patterns of sounds and rhythms in verse.

prosopagnosia /ˌpɹɑsoʊpæɡˈnoʊʒə/ /ˌpɹɒsəpaɡˈnəʊsɪə/ /ˌpɹɒsəpaɡˈnəʊzɪə/ /ˌpɹɒsəpaɡˈnəʊʒə/ prosopagnosias n
prosopagnosie
(neurology, pathology, psychology) A form of visual agnosia characterized by difficulty with face recognition despite intact low-level visual processing.

prosopography prosopographies n
prosopografie
a study of the individuals in a group of people within a specific context and their relationships

prospect /pɹəˈspɛkt/ /ˈpɹɑspɛkt/ /ˈpɹɒspɛkt/ prospects n
vooruitzicht
The potential things that may come to pass, often favorable.

prosper /ˈpɹɑspɚ/ /ˈpɹɒspə(ɹ)/ v
welvaren
(intransitive) To be successful; to succeed; to be fortunate or prosperous; to thrive; to make gain.

prosperity /pɹɑˈspɛɹ.ɪ.ti/ /pɹɒˈspɛɹ.ɪ.ti/ prosperities n
voorspoed welvaart
The condition of being prosperous, of having good fortune

prosperous /ˈpɹɑs.pə.ɹəs/ /ˈpɹɒs.p(ə.)ɹəs/ more prosperous most prosperous adj
geslaagd succesvol
Characterized by success.
succesvol welgesteld welvarend
Well off; affluent.
gelukkig geslaagd voorspoedig
Favorable.

prostate /ˈpɹɒs.teɪt/ /ˈpɹɔs.teɪt/ prostates n
prostaat
The prostate gland. [from 1646]

prostate cancer prostate cancers n
prostaatkanker
(oncology, disease) Cancer of the prostate gland.

prosthesis /pɹɒsˈθiːsɪs/ prostheses n
prothese
(medicine) An artificial replacement for a body part, either internal or external.

prosthetics /pɹɒsˈθɛtɪks/ /pɹəsˈθɛtɪks/ n
prothesiologie
(medical) Branch of medicine that deals with the artificial replacement of missing body parts.

prostitute /ˈpɹɑːstətuːt/ /ˈpɹɒstɪtjuːt/ /ˈpɹɒstɪtʃuːt/ prostitutes n
prostituee prostituée hoer prostitué
A person who does, or offers to do, a demeaning or dishonourable activity for money or personal gain; someone who acts in a dishonourable way for personal advantage. [from 17th c.]

prostitution /prɒstɪˈtjuːʃn/ /ˌprɒstɪˈt͡ʃuːʃn/ prostitutions n
prostitutie
Engaging in sexual activity with another person for pay.
(by extension) Debasement for profit or impure motives.

prostrate /ˈpɹɑstɹeɪt/ /ˈpɹɒstɹeɪt/ v
ter aarde werpen
(also, figurative) To throw oneself down in submission.
zich prosterneren
To cause to lie down, to flatten.

protactinium /ˌpɹoʊ.tækˈtɪn.i.əm/ /ˌpɹəʊ.tækˈtɪn.i.əm/ n
protactinium
A chemical element (symbol Pa) with atomic number 91: a dense, silvery-gray actinide metal.

protagonist /pɹoʊˈtæɡ.ə.nɪst/ /pɹəˈtæɡ.ə.nɪst/ protagonists n
protagonist
(authorship) The main character, or one of the main characters, in any story, such as a literary work or drama.
hoofdrolspeelster hoofdrolspeler
A leading person in a contest; a principal performer.

protean /pɹoʊˈtiː.ən/ /pɹəʊˈtiː.ən/ /ˈpɹoʊ.tɪ.ən/ /ˈpɹəʊ.tɪ.ən/ more protean most protean adj
proteïsch veelvormig wisselvallig
Exceedingly variable; readily assuming different shapes or forms.
proteïsch
(of or relating to Proteus).

protect /pɹəˈtɛkt/ v
beschermen beveiligen
(ambitransitive) To keep safe; to defend; to guard; to prevent harm coming to.

protection /pɹəˈtɛkʃən/ protections n
bescherming
The process of keeping (something or someone) safe.

protectionism /pɹəˈtɛkʃənɪzəm/ protectionisms n
protectionisme
(politics, economics) A system or policy of protecting the domestic producers of a product from foreign competition by imposing tariffs, quotas, duties or other barriers on importations.

protectionist more protectionist most protectionist adj
protectionistisch
Of or pertaining to protectionism, or an advocate thereof.

protectionist protectionists n
protectionist
Someone who believes in protecting domestic producers by impeding or limiting the importation of foreign goods and services via actions taken by government.

protector /pɹəˈtɛktə/ /pɹəˈtɛktɚ/ protectors protectress protectrix n
behoeder beschermer beschermheer
Someone who protects or guards, by assignment or on their own initiative.

protectorate /pɹəˈtɛktəɹɪt/ protectorates n
protectoraat
Government by a protector; especially, the government of England, Scotland, and Ireland by Oliver Cromwell.
The authority assumed by a superior power over an inferior or a dependent one, whereby the former protects the latter from invasion and shares in the management of its affairs but the protected state retains its nominal sovereignty.
An autonomous territory that is protected diplomatically or militarily against third parties by a stronger state or entity.

protectress /pɹəˈtɛktɹɪs/ protectresses n
beschermster
A female protector.

protein /ˈpɹoʊ.tiːn/ /ˈpɹoʊ.ɾi.ɪn/ /ˈpɹəʊ.ti.ɪn/ /ˈpɹəʊ.tiːn/ proteins n
eiwit proteïne
(biochemistry, countable) Any of numerous large, complex naturally-produced molecules composed of one or more long chains of amino acids, in which the amino acid groups are held together by peptide bonds.
(nutrition, uncountable) One of three major classes of food or source of food energy (4 kcal/gram) abundant in animal-derived foods (i.e. meat) and some vegetables, such as legumes.

protest /pɹəˈtɛst/ /ˈpɹoʊ.tɛst/ /ˈpɹəʊ.tɛst/ protests n
manifestatie protestactie
protest
A formal objection, especially one by a group.

protest /pɹəˈtɛst/ /ˈpɹoʊ.tɛst/ /ˈpɹəʊ.tɛst/ v
protesteren protest
(intransitive) To make a strong objection.

protest vote protest votes n
foertstem proteststem
A vote cast in an election to demonstrate the voter's dissatisfaction with the choice of candidates or refusal of the current political system.

prothesis /ˈpɹɑθəsɪs/ /ˈpɹɒθəsɪs/ /ˈpɹɔθəsɪs/ protheses n
prosthesis
(phonology) The prepending of phonemes at the beginning of a word without changing its morphological structure, as in Spanish esfera from Greek (via Latin) (without prothesis the word would have become *sfera).

protist /ˈproʊtɪst/ protists n
protist
(microbiology) Any of the eukaryotic unicellular organisms—including protozoans, slime molds and some algae—historically grouped into the kingdom Protista (or Protoctista), now distributed over several clades.

protium protiums n
protium
(isotope) The lightest and most common isotope of hydrogen, having a single proton and no neutrons: 11H

proto-language proto-languages n
vooroudertaal
(linguistics) A language which is reconstructed by examining similarities in existing languages in order to deduce the form and aspects of a common ancestor language that is no longer known.

protocollary adj
protocollair
Of or pertaining to protocol.

protologue /ˈpɹəʊtəlɒɡ/ /ˈpɹəʊtəʊlɒɡ/ protologues n
protoloog
(taxonomy) All the original material associated with a newly published name, comprising its description or diagnosis and any of a number of other elements such as illustrations, synonymy, etc.

protomartyr protomartyrs n
protomartelaar protomartelares
Any of the first Christian martyrs.

proton /ˈpɹoʊ.tɑn/ /ˈpɹəʊ.tɒn/ protons n
proton
(particle) A positively charged subatomic particle forming part of the nucleus of an atom and determining the atomic number of an element, composed of two up quarks and a down quark.

protoplasm protoplasms n
protoplasma
(cytology) The entire contents of a cell comprising the nucleus and the cytoplasm. It is a semi-fluid, transparent substance which is the living matter of plant and animal cells.

prototype /-ɾə-/ /ˈpɹoʊtəˌtaɪp/ /ˈpɹəʊtətʌɪp/ prototypes n
prototype
An original form or object which is a basis for other forms or objects (particularly manufactured items), or for its generalizations and models. [from late 16th c.]

protract /pɹəˈtɹakt/ v
aanhouden rekken verlengen
To draw out; to extend, especially in duration.
afbakenen op schaal tekenen schetsen
(surveying) To draw to a scale; to lay down the lines and angles of, with scale and protractor; to plot.
afbakenen op schaal tekenen schetsen uitstellen
To put off to a distant time; to delay; to defer.

protracted more protracted most protracted adj
aanslepend langdurig
Lasting for a long time or longer than expected or usual.

protractor /pɹəˈtɹæktə(ɹ)/ protractors n
gradenboog
A circular or semicircular tool for drawing or measuring angles.

protrude /pɹəˈtɹuːd/ v
uitsteken
(transitive) To cause to extend from a surface or boundary; to cause to stick out.

protrusion /pɹəˈtɹuːʒən/ protrusions n
uitsteeksel

protuberance /pɹoʊˈtuːbəɹəns/ /pɹəʊˈtjuːbəɹəns/ protuberances n
gezwel uitgroeisel uitwas
A bulge, knob, swelling, spine or anything that protrudes.

protégé /ˈpɹoʊ.təˌʒeɪ/ /ˈpɹɒt.ə.ʒeɪ/ protégés n
protegé
A person who is guided and supported by an older and more experienced person (a protector or mentor).

proud /pɹaʊd/ more proud most proud prouder proudest adj
trots fier
Feeling honoured (by something); feeling happy or satisfied about an event or fact; gratified.
(chiefly, biblical) Having too high an opinion of oneself; arrogant, supercilious.

proud as a peacock /pɹaʊd əz ə ˈpiːkɒk/ adj
trots als een pauw
(idiom, simile) Extremely proud.

provable adj
bewijsbaar
Of a statement or hypothesis that can be proven.

prove /pɹuːv/ v
bewijzen aantonen bewijs leveren bewijzen leveren
(transitive) To demonstrate that something is true or viable; to give proof for.
blijken uitwijzen
(intransitive) To turn out; to manifest.

proven /ˈpɹoːvən/ /ˈpɹuvən/ /ˈpɹuːvən/ /ˈpɹəʊvən/ more proven most proven adj
bewezen

provenance /ˈpɹoʊ.və.nɑns/ /ˈpɹɑ.və.nəns/ /ˈpɹɒ.və.nəns/ /ˈpɹɒ.və.ˌnɒns/ provenances n
herkomst
Place or source of origin.

proverb /ˈpɹɑvɝb/ /ˈpɹɒvɜːb/ proverbs n
spreekwoord gezegde
(obsolete) A striking or paradoxical assertion; an obscure saying; an enigma; a parable.
(obsolete) A drama exemplifying a proverb.

provide /pɹəˈvaɪd/ v
verschaffen verstrekken voorzien
To give what is needed or desired, especially basic needs.
voorzien
To furnish (with), cause to be present.

provided /pɹəˈvaɪdɪd/ conjunction
mits op voorwaarde dat
Only if (the stipulation that follows is true).

providence /ˈpɹɒvɪdəns/ providences n
voorzienigheid
The careful governance and guidance of God (or another deity, nature, etc.). [from 14th c.]
A manifestation of divine care or direction; an instance of divine intervention. [from 16th c.]

provident /ˈpɹɒvɪdənt/ more provident most provident adj
provident voorbedachtzaam vooruitkijkend vooruitschouwend vooruitziend voorzichtig
Possessing, exercising, or demonstrating great care and consideration for the future.

provider /pɹəˈvaɪ.də(ɹ)/ /pɹəˈvaɪ.dɚ/ /pɹəˈvɑɪ.də(ɹ)/ providers n
verlener
One who, or that which, provides a service, commodity, or the means for subsistence.

province /ˈpɹɑv.ɪns/ /ˈpɹɒv.ɪns/ provinces n
provincie
A region of the earth or of a continent; a district or country. [from 14th c.]

provincial /pɹəˈvɪn(t)ʃəl/ /pɹəˈvɪnt͡ʃəl/ more provincial most provincial adj
provinciaal
Exhibiting the ways or manners of a province; characteristic of the inhabitants of a province.
Of or pertaining to an ecclesiastical province, or to the jurisdiction of an archbishop; not ecumenical.

provincial capital provincial capitals n
provinciehoofdstad
The capital of a province.

provision /pɹəˈvɪʒ.ən/ provisions n
bevoorrading provisie
An item of goods or supplies, especially food, obtained for future use.
voorziening
(accounting) A liability or contra account to recognise likely future adverse events associated with current transactions.
bepaling
(law) A clause in a legal instrument, a law, etc., providing for a particular matter; stipulation; proviso.

provisional /pɹəˈvɪʒənəl/ adj
voorlopig provisioneel provisoir provisorisch
Temporary, but with the intention of eventually becoming permanent or being replaced by a permanent equivalent.

proviso /pɹəˈvaɪzoʊ/ provisoes provisos n
voorbehoud
A conditional provision to an agreement.

provocateur provocateurs n
provocateur
One who engages in provocative behavior.
agent-provocateur
An undercover agent who incites suspected persons to partake in or commit criminal acts.

provocation /ˌpɹɑvəˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌpɹɒvəˈkeɪʃən/ provocations n
provocatie
The act of provoking, inciting or annoying someone into doing something

provoke /pɹəˈvoʊk/ /pɹəˈvəʉk/ /pɹəˈvəʊk/ v
uitlokken provoceren
(transitive) To cause someone to become annoyed or angry.

provost /pɹəʊˈvəʊ/ /ˈpɹoʊvoʊst/ /ˈpɹɑvəst/ /ˈpɹɒvɒst/ /ˈpɹɒvəst/ provosts n
proost provoost
(religion) The minister of the chief Protestant church of a town or region in Germany, the Low Countries, and Scandinavia.
A mayor: the chief magistrate of a town, particularly (Scotland) the head of a burgh or (historical) the former chiefs of various towns in France, Flanders, or (by extension) other Continental European countries.
(US, higher education) A senior deputy administrator; a vice-president of academic affairs.
(historical) A steward or seneschal: a medieval agent given management of a feudal estate or charged with collecting fees; (obsolete, sometimes as ~ of Paradise or ~ of Heaven) a title of the archangel Michael.
(religion, historical) A prior: an abbot's second-in-command.

prow /pɹaʊ/ /pɹoʊ/ prower prowest adj
dapper moedig
(archaic) Brave, valiant, gallant.

prow /pɹaʊ/ /pɹoʊ/ prows n
voorsteven boeg
(nautical) The front part of a vessel

prowess /ˈpɹaʊəs/ /ˈpɹaʊɪs/ prowesses n
bekwaamheid
(uncountable) Skillfulness and manual ability; adroitness or dexterity.
dapperheid heldenmoed
(uncountable) Distinguished bravery or courage, especially in battle; heroism.
heldendaad
An act of distinguished bravery or courage; a heroic deed.

proximity /pɹɑkˈsɪm.ɪ.ti/ /pɹɒkˈsɪm.ɪ.ti/ /pɹɔkˈsɪm.ə.ti/ [pɹɑkˈsɪm.ɪ.ɾi] [pɹɔkˈsɪm.ə.ɾi] proximities n
nabijheid
Closeness; the state of being near as in space, time, or relationship.

proxy /ˈpɹɑk.si/ /ˈpɹɒk.si/ proxies n
gevolmachtigde procuratiehouder
An agent or substitute authorized to act for another person.
procuratie
The authority to act for another, especially when written.
maatstaf
(sciences) A measurement of one physical quantity that is used as an indicator of the value of another
interface proxy
(software) An interface for a service, especially for one that is remote, resource-intensive, or otherwise difficult to use directly.

proxy server proxy servers n
proxyserver
(computing) A hardware server that acts as an intermediary between a user and another server, usually on the Internet.

proxy war proxy wars n
oorlog bij volmacht proxy-oorlog
A war where two powers use third parties as a supplement to, or a substitute for, fighting each other directly.

prude /pɹuːd/ prudes n
preut
A person who is or tries to be excessively proper, especially one who is easily offended by matters of a sexual nature.

prudent /ˈpɹuːdənt/ more prudent most prudent adj
voorzichtig omzichtig prudent vooruitziend
Sagacious in adapting means to ends; circumspect in action, or in determining any line of conduct.
beredeneerd doordacht slim sluw
Practically wise, judicious, shrewd.
economisch zuinig
Frugal, economical.

prudery /ˈpɹuːdəɹi/ pruderies n
preutsheid
(countable) Prudish behaviour

prudish more prudish most prudish adj
preuts
Of excessive propriety; easily offended or shocked, especially by sexual matters.

prune /pɹun/ /pɹuːn/ /pɹɪu̯n/ /pɹʉːn/ v
besje
(intransitive, informal) To become wrinkled like a dried plum, as the fingers and toes do when kept submerged in water.
snoeien
(transitive, horticulture) To remove excess material from a tree or shrub; to trim, especially to make more healthy or productive.
inkorten snoeien
(transitive, figuratively) To cut down or shorten (by the removal of unnecessary material).

pruning shears n
snoeischaar
(plurale tantum) A tool consisting of two blades with bevel edges, connected by a pivot, used for gardening.

prurience /ˈpɹʊəɹiəns/ pruriences n
geilheid
The quality of being prurient.

prurient /ˈpɹʊəɹ.i.ənt/ /ˈpɹʊɹ.i.ənt/ more prurient most prurient adj
wellustig
Uneasy with desire; itching; especially, having a lascivious anxiety or propensity; lustful.
geil lustopwekkend
Arousing or appealing to sexual desire.

prusik /ˈpɹʌsɪk/ prusiks n
prusikknoop
(climbing, chiefly attributive) A type of friction hitch.

pry /pɹaɪ/ pries n
hefboom hendel priem
(East Anglia, US) A tool for levering; a crowbar, a lever.

pry /pɹaɪ/ v
boren steken
(figuratively) To inquire into something that does not concern one; to be nosy; to snoop.
gluren loeren snuffelen
To peer closely and curiously, especially at something closed or not public.
openwrikken priemen wrikken
To use leverage to open, raise, or widen (something); to prise or prize.

psalm /sæm/ /sɑlm/ /sɑm/ /sɑːm/ /sɔlm/ /sɔm/ psalms n
psalm
(religion, music) A sacred song; a poetical composition for use in the praise or worship of God.
One of the hymns by David and others, collected into one book of the Old Testament, or a modern metrical version of such a hymn for public worship.

psalter /ˈsɔːltə(ɹ)/ psalters n
psalter

psephology /sɪ.ˈfɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /sɪ.ˈfɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ n
bestudering van het kiezersgedrag psefologie
The predictive or statistical study of elections. [From 1952]

pseudo-anglicism pseudo-anglicisms n
pseudoanglicisme
(linguistics) A word in a language other than English that has an English appearance but does not exist in English itself.

pseudocide /ˈs(j)uːdoʊ̯ˌsaɪ̯d/ /ˈs(j)uːdəʊ̯ˌsaɪ̯d/ pseudocides n
pseudocide

pseudocode pseudocodes n
pseudocode
(computing) A description of a computer programming algorithm that uses the structural conventions of programming languages but omits detailed subroutines or language-specific syntax.

pseudoephedrine /sjuː.dəʊˈɛf.ə.dɹiːn/ /su.doʊ.ɪˈfɛ.dɹɪn/ pseudoephedrines n
pseudo-efedrine
(pharmaceutical drug) A sympathomimetic alkaloid commonly used as a decongestant; a chemical compound, an isomer of ephedrine, with the formula C10H15NO.

pseudonym /ˈs(j)uː.də(ʊ).nɪm/ /ˈsu.doʊ.nɪm/ /ˈsu.də.nɪm/ pseudonyms n
pseudoniem deknaam schuilnaam
A fictitious name (more literally, a false name), as those used by writers and movie stars.

pseudoscience pseudosciences n
pseudowetenschap
Any body of knowledge that purports to be scientific or to be supported by science but which fails to comply with the scientific method.
Fictitious science as portrayed in science fiction.

pseudoscientific more pseudoscientific most pseudoscientific adj
pseudowetenschappelijk
Of, relating to, or employing pseudoscience; not scientific, though purporting to be scientific.

pseudoword pseudowords n
logatoom
(linguistics) A unit of speech or text that respects the phonotactic restrictions of a language, but is not part of the lexicon; a non-word whose nonexistence is merely an accidental gap.

psi /psaɪ/ /saɪ/ psis n
psi
(countable) The twenty-third letter of Classical and Modern Greek and the twenty-fifth letter of Old and Ancient Greek.

psilocybin /ˌsaɪ-/ /ˌsɪ.ləˈsaɪ.bɪn/ /ˌsʌɪ.lə(ʊ)ˈsʌɪ.bɪn/ psilocybins n
psilocybine
(biochemistry) A hallucinogenic alkaloid, C12H15N2O·H2PO3, present in several species of Central American mushroom and producing effects similar to LSD. The prodrug of psilocin.

psittacosis /ˌsitəˈkoʊsɪs/ [ˌsiɾəˈkoʊsɪs] psittacoses n
psittacose
(disease) An infection by Chlamydia bacteria, caught from infected birds, and characterised by fever, pneumonia and headaches.

psychedelic /ˈsaɪ.kəˌdɛl.ɪk/ /ˈsaɪ.kɪˌdɛl.ɪk/ more psychedelic most psychedelic adj
psychedelisch
Of, containing, generating, or reminiscent of drug-induced hallucinations, distortions of perception, altered awareness etc.

psychedelic rock n
psychedelische rock
(music) A genre of rock music influenced by psychedelia, blues, jazz, folk music, electronic music and the hippie counterculture of the 1960s.

psychiatric /ˌsaɪ.ki.ˈæt.ɹɪk/ adj
psychiatrisch
Of, or relating to, psychiatry.

psychiatrist /ˌsaɪˈkaɪ.ə.tɹɪst/ psychiatrists n
psychiater
(medicine) A medical doctor specializing in psychiatry.

psychiatry /saɪˈkaɪ.əˌtɹi/ psychiatries n
psychiatrie
(medicine) The branch of medicine that focuses on mental and behavioral health by subjectively diagnosing, treating, or preventing mental disorders (mental illnesses) and behavioural conditions.

psychokinesis /ˌsaɪkoʊkɪˈnisɪs/ /ˌsaɪkəʊkɪˈniːsɪs/ psychokineses n
telekinese
(parapsychology) The movement of physical systems and objects by the use of psychic power. Abbreviated as PK.

psychological /ˌsaɪkəˈlɑːd͡ʒɪkl̩/ /ˌsaɪkəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkl̩/ adj
psychologisch
Of or pertaining to psychology.
Relating to the mind and behavior or to the mental, emotional, and behavioral characteristics pertaining to a specified person, group, or activity.

psychological warfare n
psychologische oorlogsvoering
(idiomatic) A mentally manipulative approach to warfare involving use of techniques to demoralize or intimidate someone into surrender.

psychologist /ˌsaɪˈkɑl.ə.d͡ʒɪst/ psychologists n
psycholoog psychologe
An expert in the field of psychology.

psychology /saɪˈkɑləd͡ʒi/ /saɪˈkɒləd͡ʒɪ/ psychologies n
psychologie zielkunde
(uncountable) The study of the human mind.
psychologie
(uncountable) The study of human or animal behavior.
(countable) The mental, emotional, and behavioral characteristics pertaining to a specified person, group, or activity.

psychometry psychometries n
psychometrie
(parapsychology) The paranormal ability to discover information about an object's past, and especially about its past owners, merely by handling it.

psychonaut psychonauts n
psychonaut neuronaut neuronaute psychonaute

psychopath /ˈsaɪkoʊˌpæθ/ /ˈsaɪkəˌpæθ/ psychopaths n
psychopaat
A person with a personality disorder indicated by a pattern of lying, cunning, manipulating, glibness, exploiting, heedlessness, arrogance, delusions of grandeur, carelessness, low self-control, disregard for morality, lack of acceptance of responsibility, callousness, and lack of empathy and remorse. Such an individual may be especially prone to violent and criminal offenses.
(figurative) A person with no moral conscience.
(figurative) A person who perpetrates especially gruesome or bizarre violent acts.

psychopathological /saɪ.koʊ.ˌpæθ.ə.ˈlɑːd͡ʒ.ɪ.k(ə)l/ /saɪ.kəʊ.ˌpæθ.ə.ˈlɒd͡ʒ.ɪ.k(ə)l/ adj
psychopathologisch
Of or relating to psychopathology.

psychopathology /ˌsaɪkɒpəˈθɒlədʒɪ/ psychopathologies n
psychopathologie
(medicine, pathology) The study of the origin, development, diagnosis and treatment of mental and behavioural disorders.

psychopathy /saɪˈkɑpəθi/ /saɪˈkɒpəθi/ psychopathies n
psychopathie
A personality disorder indicated by a pattern of lying, exploitation, heedlessness, arrogance, sexual promiscuity, low self-control, and lack of empathy and remorse. Violent and criminal offenses may be indicative of this disorder.

psychophysiology n
psychofysiologie
The branch of physiology that deals with the interaction of the mind and physiological processes

psychopolitics n
psychopolitiek
The interaction between human psychology and politics.

psychopomp /ˈsaɪkoʊpɑmp/ /ˈsaɪkəʊpɒmp/ psychopomps n
psychopompos zielengeleider
(religion) A spirit, deity, person, etc., who guides the souls of the dead to the afterlife.

psychosis /saɪˈkoʊsɪs/ /saɪˈkəʊsɪs/ psychoses n
psychose
(psychology) A severe mental disorder, sometimes with physical damage to the brain, marked by a deranged personality and a distorted view of reality.

psychosomatic /ˌsaɪkoʊsəˈmædɪk/ /ˌsaɪkəʊsəˈmætɪk/ more psychosomatic most psychosomatic adj
psychosomatisch
(medicine, psychology) Pertaining to physical diseases, symptoms etc. which have mental causes.

psychotherapeutic more psychotherapeutic most psychotherapeutic adj
psychotherapeutisch
Of or pertaining to psychotherapeutics (psychotherapy)

psychotherapist psychotherapists n
psychotherapeut psychotherapeute
Someone who practices psychotherapy.

psychotherapy /ˌsaɪkoʊˈθɛɹəpi/ psychotherapies n
psychotherapie
The treatment of people diagnosed with mental and emotional disorders using dialogue and a variety of psychological techniques.

ptarmigan /ˈtɑːmɪɡən/ ptarmigan ptarmigans n
sneeuwhoen
Any of three species of small grouse in the genus Lagopus found in subarctic tundra areas of North America and Eurasia.

pub /pʊb/ /pʌb/ pubs n
kroeg
(UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, South Africa) A public house where beverages, primarily alcoholic, may be bought and consumed, also providing food and sometimes entertainment such as live music or television.

pub crawl pub crawls n
kroegentocht
The visiting of a number of public houses in a single session.

puberty /ˈpjuː.bə.ti/ puberties n
puberteit
The age at which a person is first capable of sexual reproduction.

pubescent /pjʊˈbɛs(ə)nt/ more pubescent most pubescent adj
puberaal
At or just after the age of puberty.

pubescent /pjʊˈbɛs(ə)nt/ pubescents n
puber
An individual who is going through puberty.

pubic hair pubic hairs n
schaamhaar
(collectively) The hair that grows in the pubic region from puberty.
(in the singular) A single hair growing in the pubic region.

pubic region pubic regions n
schaamstreek
The central part of the (notably human) body near the pubes and the pubis, including the genitalia.

pubis /ˈpju.bɪs/ pubes n
schaambeen
the pubic bone; the part of the hipbone forming the front arch of the pelvis

public /ˈpʌblɪk/ more public most public adj
openbaar
Able to be seen or known by everyone; open to general view, happening without concealment. [from 14th c.]
openbaar publiek
Pertaining to the people as a whole (as opposed to a private group); concerning the whole country, community etc. [from 15th c.]
overheids- staats-
Officially representing the community; carried out or funded by the state on behalf of the community. [from 15th c.]
publiek openbaar
Open to all members of a community; especially, provided by national or local authorities and supported by money from taxes. [from 15th c.]

public /ˈpʌblɪk/ publics n
publiek
The people in general, regardless of membership of any particular group.

public administration n
openbaar bestuur
the implementation of public policy by governmental bodies; the administration of governmental functions; the administration of a state.

public domain /ˌpʌblɪk doʊˈmeɪn/ /ˌpʌblɪk də(ʊ)ˈmeɪn/ n
publiek domein
(specifically, law) The realm of intellectual property which is not or no longer protected by copyrights or patents, and thus over which no person can establish a proprietary interest.

public figure public figures n
bekend persoon publiek figuur
A famous person whose life is the subject of public interest.

public good public goods n
publiek belang
(uncountable) The general welfare of the people; the best interests of the community.
publiek goed
(economics, countable) A good that is non-rivalrous and non-excludable.

public law n
publiekrecht
(legal) A category of law governing the relationship between the state on the one hand and persons (citizens or legal persons including corporations) on the other. Constitutional law, administrative law and criminal law are some of the major subdivisions of public law.

public library public libraries n
openbare bibliotheek
A library provided essentially as a public service rather than as a commercial venture.

public life n
openbaar leven
The aspects of social life which occur in public, in the open, as opposed to more private social interaction within families, private clubs, etc.

public limited company public limited companies n
naamloze vennootschap
A publicly traded limited liability company in the United Kingdom and some other jurisdictions.

public limited liability company public limited liability companies n
BV Besloten vennootschap met beperkte aansprakelijkheid
A type or form of for-profit incorporated company where ownership is divided into shares that are publicly tradeable usually in a stock exchange.

public opinion n
publieke opinie
The opinion of the public, the popular view.

public transport public transports n
openbaar vervoer ov
(UK, AU, NZ) Any form of transport that can be used by a member of public (who usually pays a fare); as opposed to private ownership of e.g. cars.

public-private partnership public-private partnerships n
pps publiek-private samenwerking
(politics, government, business) An arrangement by which one or more private firms agrees to fund, create, or operate a facility, service, or other element of public infrastructure (such as a school, hospital, or highway) which is usually the sole responsibility of government, in return for all or some of the revenue generated by that facility or service.

publican /ˈpʌblək(ə)n/ /ˈpʌblɪk(ə)n/ publicans n
waard
(chiefly, Britain) The landlord (manager or owner) of a public house.
publicanus publikaan tollenaar
(Ancient Rome, historical) A tax collector, especially one working in Judea and Galilee during New Testament times (1st century C.E.) who was generally regarded as sinful for extorting more tax than was due, and as a traitor for serving the Roman Empire.

publication /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ publications n
publicatie
The act of publishing printed or other matter.

publicity publicities n
publiciteit
Advertising or other activity designed to rouse public interest in something.
Public interest attracted in this way.

publish /ˈpʌblɪʃ/ v
publiceren uitgeven
(transitive) To issue (something, such as printed work) for distribution and/or sale.

publishable more publishable most publishable adj
geschikt voor publicatie publicabel
Able to be published.

publisher /ˈpʌblɪʃɚ/ publishers n
uitgever uitgeverij
One who publishes, especially books.

publishing house publishing houses n
uitgeverij
A company that produces books, magazines, brochures and other texts in print or electronic form.

pucker /ˈpʌkə(ɹ)/ puckers n
frons rimpel
A fold or wrinkle.

pucker /ˈpʌkə(ɹ)/ v
fronsen
(ambitransitive) To pinch or wrinkle; to squeeze inwardly, to dimple or fold.

pudding /ˈpʊd.ɪŋ/ puddings n
pudding vla
Any of various dishes, sweet or savoury, prepared by boiling or steaming, or from batter.
pudding
A type of dessert that has a texture similar to custard or mousse but using some kind of starch as the thickening agent.
bloedworst pens
(originally) A sausage made primarily from blood.

puddle /ˈpʌdəl/ puddles n
plas
A small, often temporary, pool of water, usually on a path or road. [from 14th c.]

pudor /ˈpjuːdɔː/ /ˈpjuːdər/ n
pudeur
An appropriate sense of modesty or shame.

pudu /puːˈduː/ /ˈpuːduː/ pudu pudus n
poedoe
A very small South American deer of the genus Pudu, native to the Andes.

puerperal fever puerperal fevers n
kraamkoorts kraamvrouwenkoorts
(pathology, obstetrics) A fever, following childbirth or abortion, due to infection of the uterus.

puerperium /ˌpju.əˈpɪə.ɹi.əm/ /ˌpju.ɚˈpɪɹ.i.əm/ puerperia n
kraambed
(obstetrics) The period of time lasting around a month immediately following childbirth, when the mother’s uterus shrinks back to its prepartum state.

puff /pʌf/ puffs n
pof shoetoe
(informal, countable) An act of inhaling smoke from a cigarette, cigar or pipe.
wiet
(uncountable, slang) The drug cannabis.

puff pastry puff pastries n
bladerdeeg korstdeeg
A light, flaky pastry that is made of alternating buttery and floury dough layers by repeatedly folding the rolled pastry into many layers.

puff up v
pluizen
(transitive, intransitive) To fluff up, such as an animal raising its fur or feathers to appear larger or conserve body heat.
(figurative, intransitive) To become proud. (Often written as puffed up with pride.)
opzwellen pluizen
(intransitive) To swell due to injury or illness.

puffadder puffadders n
pofadder
especially, a common puffadder (Bitis arietans), found in Southern Africa. [from late 18th c.]

puffball puffballs n
stuifzwam
Any of various fungi that produce a cloud of brown dust-like spores from their mature fruiting bodies.

pufferfish pufferfish pufferfishes n
kogelvis
(uncountable) The meat of these fish, a delicacy popular in Japan served raw as sushi that may, if improperly prepared, contain deadly levels of neurotoxins; (Japanese) fugu.

puffin /ˈpʌfɪn/ puffins n
papegaaiduiker alk
The Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica) or (by extension) any of the other various small seabirds of the genera Fratercula and Lunda that are black and white with a brightly-coloured beak. [from 17th c.]

pug /pʌɡ/ pugs n
mopshond mops
A small dog of an ancient breed originating in China, having a snub nose, wrinkled face, squarish body, short smooth hair, and curled tail. [from the 18th c]

pugilist /ˈpju(ː).d͡ʒəlɪst/ /ˈpjuː.d͡ʒəlɪst/ pugilists n
bokser pugilist vuistvechter
One who fights with their fists; especially a professional prize fighter; a boxer. [from 1790]

pugnacious /pʌɡˈneɪ.ʃəs/ more pugnacious most pugnacious adj
strijdlustig vechtlustig vijandig
Naturally aggressive or hostile; combative; belligerent; bellicose.

puissant /ˈpjuəsənt/ /ˈpjuːɪs(ə)nt/ /ˈpwɪs(ə)nt/ /ˈpwɪsənt/ more puissant most puissant adj
puissant vermogend
(archaic, or, literary) Powerful, mighty, having authority.

puke /pjuːk/ pukes n
kots
(colloquial, uncountable) vomit.

puke /pjuːk/ v
kotsen
(colloquial, ambitransitive) To vomit; to throw up; to eject from the stomach.

pulchritude /pʌlkrə.t(j)uːd/ [ˈpʰʌɫkɹəˌtjuːd] [ˈpʰʌɫkɹəˌtuːd] pulchritudes n
schoonheid
Physical beauty.

pull /puːl/ /pʊl/ v
trekken
(transitive, intransitive) To apply a force to (an object) so that it comes toward the person or thing applying the force.

pull an all-nighter v
een nacht doorhalen een nachtje doorhalen lucubreren
(idiomatic, informal) To stay awake throughout the night, usually when working or studying.

pull one's socks up v
een tandje bijzetten
(idiomatic) To start making an effort; to renew or redouble one's efforts.

pull out v
zich terugtrekken
(literally, intransitive) To use coitus interruptus as a method of birth control.
optrekken
(idiomatic, intransitive) To maneuver a vehicle from the side of a road onto the lane.

pull out all the stops v
alle registers opentrekken
(idiomatic) To reserve or hold back nothing.

pull out of one's ass v
uit de duim zuigen
(idiomatic, vulgar, transitive) To fabricate (a factual-sounding claim) from no factual basis or evidence.

pull quote pull quotes n
blikvangercitaat
(graphic design) A brief excerpt drawn from an document and set separately from the main text—often in larger type and/or in a frame—in order to draw the eye.

pull someone's chestnuts out of the fire v
de kastanjes uit het vuur halen
To do another person's difficult work.

pulley /ˈpʊli/ pulleys pullies n
katrol
(engineering, countable) One of the simple machines; a sheave, a wheel with a grooved rim, in which a pulled rope or chain lifts an object (more useful when two or more pulleys are used together, as in a block and tackle arrangement, such that a small force moving through a greater distance can exert a larger force through a smaller distance).

pullulate /ˈpʌl.jʊ.leɪt/ v
kiemen zich ontwikkelen
To germinate.
krioelen
To teem; to be filled (with).

pulmonary adj
pulmonair
(anatomy) Pertaining to, having, or affecting the lungs.

pulmonary alveolus pulmonary alveoli n
longblaasje
(anatomy) A small air sac in the lungs, where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged with the blood.

pulmonary artery pulmonary arteries n
longslagader
(anatomy) The artery that connects the right ventricle of the heart to the lungs.

pulmonary circulation pulmonary circulations n
kleine bloedsomloop
(anatomy) The part of blood circulation which carries oxygen-depleted blood away from the heart, to the lungs, and returns oxygenated blood back to the heart.

pulpit /ˈpʊlpɪt/ /ˈpʌlpɪt/ pulpits n
kansel preekstoel
A raised platform in a church, usually enclosed, where the minister or preacher stands when giving the sermon.
preekstoel
(nautical) The railing at the bow of a boat, which sometimes extends past the deck. It is sometimes referred to as bow pulpit. The railing at the stern of the boat is sometimes referred to as a stern pulpit; other texts use the term pushpit.

pulsar pulsars n
pulsar
(astronomy) A rotating neutron star that emits radio pulses periodically.

pulse /pʊls/ /pʌls/ [pəls] pulses n
pols
A normally regular beat felt when arteries near the skin (for example, at the neck or wrist) are depressed, caused by the heart pumping blood through them.
peulen peulvruchten
(uncountable) Annual leguminous plants (such as beans, lentils, and peas) yielding grains or seeds used as food for humans or animals; (countable) such a plant; a legume.

pulse oximeter pulse oximeters n
pulsoxymeter
(medicine) A device used to monitor the oxygen level of a patient's blood.

pulsejet pulsejets n
pulserende straalmotor
(aeronautics) a valved jet engine where combustion occurs in pulses, as used in the V-1 flying bomb

pulverise v
doen verstuiven fijnwrijven vermorzelen
(transitive) To render into dust or powder.
(intransitive) To become reduced to powder; to fall to dust.

pumice /ˈpʌm.ɪs/ pumices n
puimsteen
A light, porous type of pyroclastic igneous rock, formed during explosive volcanic eruptions when liquid lava is ejected into water or air as a froth containing masses of gas bubbles, which are frozen into the rock as the lava solidifies.

pummel /ˈpʌməl/ v
afranselen aftroeven
To hit or strike heavily and repeatedly.

pump /pʌmp/ pumps n
pomp
A device for moving or compressing a liquid or gas.
A device for dispensing liquid or gas to be sold, particularly fuel.

pump /pʌmp/ v
pompen
(transitive, intransitive) To use a pump; to move (water or other liquid) by means of a pump. [from 16th c.]

pump up v
oppompen
(transitive) To inflate by means of a pump.

pumpjack pumpjacks n
jaknikker
(US) The ground-based drive for a submerged pump in an oil borehole.

pumpkin /ˈpʌm(p).kɪn/ pumpkins n
pompoen
The round yellow or orange fruit of this plant.
(uncountable) The color of the fruit of the pumpkin plant.

pumpkin pie pumpkin pies n
pompoentaart
(cooking) A sweet pie made from the flesh of pumpkins and traditionally served as a dessert on Thanksgiving.

pumpkin seed pumpkin seeds n
pompoenpit pompoenzaad pompoenzaadje
An edible seed of a pumpkin or other cultivars of squash.

pun /pʌn/ puns n
woordspeling
A joke or type of wordplay in which similar definitions or sounds of two words or phrases, or different definitions of the same word, are deliberately confused.

punch /pʌnt͡ʃ/ /pʌnʃ/ punches n
stomp
(countable) A hit or strike with one's fist.
punch
A beverage, generally containing a mixture of fruit juice and some other beverage, often alcoholic.

punch /pʌnt͡ʃ/ /pʌnʃ/ v
met de vuist slaan stompen
(transitive) To strike with one's fist.

punch card punch cards n
ponskaart
A card that can have holes or notches cut in it, especially one for storing data, that can be sorted according to combinations of holes present or absent.

punch line /ˈpʌntʃˌlaɪn/ punch lines n
clou pointe
The final part of a joke; the word, sentence, or exchange of sentences that is intended to be funny and provokes laughter from the listeners.

punched pocket punched pockets n
insteekhoes insteekmap

punching bag /ˈpʌnt͡ʃɪŋ ˌbæɡ/ [ˈpən(t)ʃɪŋ-] punching bags n
bokszak
A tough bag, usually cylindrical, filled with air, sand, or other material, often suspended so that it swings freely, which is punched or kicked when practising sports such as boxing or martial arts.

punctilious /pʌŋkˈtɪli.əs/ more punctilious most punctilious adj
minutieus
Strictly attentive to detail; meticulous or fastidious, particularly to codes or conventions.
pietepeuterig precies
Precise or scrupulous; finicky or nitpicky.

punctual /ˈpʌŋktjʊəl/ /ˈpʌŋkt͡ʃuəl/ /ˈpʌŋtjʊəl/ /ˈpʌŋt͡ʃuəl/ more punctual most punctual adj
stipt punctueel
Prompt; on time.

punctuality punctualities n
stiptheid
The state of being punctual

punctuation /pʌŋk.t͡ʃuˈeɪ.ʃən/ punctuations n
interpunctie
A set of symbols and marks which are used to clarify meaning in text by separating strings of words into clauses, phrases and sentences; examples include commas, hyphens, and stops (periods).

punctuation mark punctuation marks n
leesteken
Any of various symbols used in writing and printing to indicate pauses, divisions, etc. and to aid the reader in understanding what is written.

puncture /ˈpʌŋktʃə/ /ˈpʌŋkt͡ʃɚ/ v
puncteren
To pierce; to break through; to tear a hole.

pundit /ˈpan.dɪt/ /ˈpʌn.dɪt/ pundits n
duider opinieleider opiniemaker
An expert in a particular field, especially as called upon to provide comment or opinion in the media; a commentator, a critic. [from 19th c.]

pungency /ˈpʌnd͡ʒənsi/ pungencies n
stank
A foul odor.

pungent /ˈpʌnd͡ʒənt/ more pungent most pungent adj
scherp stekend
Having a strong taste that stings the tongue; said especially of hot (spicy) food, which has a strong and sharp or bitter taste.
scherp
(botany) Having a sharp and stiff point.

punish /ˈpʌnɪʃ/ v
bestraffen straffen afstraffen
(transitive) To cause to suffer for crime or misconduct, to administer disciplinary action.

punishable more punishable most punishable adj
strafbaar
Subject to punishment; appropriate for punishment.

punishment /ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/ punishments n
straf bestraffing
The act (action) or process of punishing, imposing and/or applying a sanction.
straf
A penalty to punish wrongdoing, especially for crime.
afstraffing boete boetedoening vergelding
A suffering by pain or loss imposed as retribution.
afstraffing beproeving vergelding
(figuratively) Any harsh treatment or experience; rough handling.

punitive /ˈpju.nɪ.tɪv/ more punitive most punitive adj
straf-
(legal, military) Inflicting punishment; punishing.

punk /pəŋk/ /pʌŋk/ punks n
nietsnut
(countable, US, _, slang) A worthless person, particularly: [1904]
punk
Any of the punk genres: dieselpunk, solarpunk, steampunk etc.

punt /pʌnt/ punts n
vlet
(nautical) A pontoon; a narrow shallow boat propelled by a pole.
punt
A point in the game of faro.
gok weddenschap
A bet or wager.
ziel
An indentation in the base of a wine bottle.

punt /pʌnt/ v
vletten
(nautical) To propel a punt or similar craft by means of a pole.
terugtrekken zich
To retreat from one's objective; to abandon an effort one still notionally supports.
gokken wedden
(figuratively) To make a highly speculative investment or other commitment, or take a wild guess.

puny /ˈpjuni/ /ˈpjuːni/ punier puniest adj
ijdel klein nietig zwak
Of inferior significance, size, or strength; ineffective, small, weak. [from 16th c.]

pupa /ˈpjuːpə/ pupae pupas pupæ n
pop
An insect in the development stage between larva and adult.

pupate v
verpoppen
To become a pupa.

pupation pupations n
verpopping

pupil /ˈpjuːpəl/ pupils n
leerling
(dated, _, except in, _, UK) A learner at a school under the supervision of a teacher.
pupil
(anatomy) The hole in the middle of the iris of the eye, through which light passes to be focused on the retina.

puppet /ˈpʌpɪt/ puppets n
marionet
Any small model of a person or animal able to be moved by strings or rods, or in the form of a glove.
(figuratively) A person, country, etc, controlled by another.

puppet army puppet armies n
marionettenleger
An army that an invading country forms by recruiting people from already-occupied areas of the country being invaded.

puppet government puppet governments n
marionettenregering
A government which is formally independent, but de facto wholly controlled by a foreign power.

puppet show puppet shows n
poppenkast poppenspel
A show, theatrical performance, in which the parts are played by puppets impersonating human or other characters

puppet state puppet states n
marionettenstaat vazalstaat
(politics) A state governed by a puppet government.

puppeteer /ˌpʌpəˈtɪ(ə)ɹ/ /ˌpʌpɪˈtɪə/ puppeteers n
poppenspeler
A person who uses a puppet.

puppy /ˈpʌpi/ [ˈpʰɐpi] puppies n
puppy
A young dog, especially before sexual maturity (12–18 months)

puppy love n
kalverliefde
(informal, pejorative) A childish or youthful infatuation with another person.

purchase /ˈpɜː(ɹ).t͡ʃəs/ /ˈpɝ.t͡ʃəs/ purchases n
aanschaf aankoop
The acquisition of title to, or property in, anything for a price; buying for money or its equivalent.
aanwinst gewin
That which is obtained, got or acquired, in any manner, honestly or dishonestly; property; possession; acquisition.
koop aankoop aanwinst
That which is obtained for a price in money or its equivalent.
aanschaf verwerving
(obsolete) The act or process of seeking and obtaining something (e.g. property, etc.)
(legal, dated) Acquisition of lands or tenements by means other than descent or inheritance, namely, by one's own act or agreement.

purchase /ˈpɜː(ɹ).t͡ʃəs/ /ˈpɝ.t͡ʃəs/ v
verwerven bekomen
To pursue and obtain; to acquire by seeking; to gain, obtain, or acquire.
gewinnen verwerven winnen
To obtain by any outlay, as of labor, danger, or sacrifice, etc.
aanschaffen aankopen (kunnen) kopen afkopen verwerven waard zijn
To apply to (anything) a device for obtaining a mechanical advantage; to get a purchase upon, or apply a purchase to; to raise or move by mechanical means.
nastreven
To put forth effort to obtain anything; to strive; to exert oneself.

purchase order purchase orders n
bestelbon inkooporder
(business) A commercial document issued by a buyer to a seller, indicating the type, quantities and agreed prices for products or services the seller will provide to the buyer.

purchase price purchase prices n
aanschafprijs
(management, accounting) The price at which something is actually purchased, especially from the point of view of the purchaser.

purchaser purchasers n
koopster koper
One who purchases.

purchasing power n
koopkracht
(economics) The amount of goods and services that can be bought by consumers; available income; spending power.
(business) The ability of a large collective or company to negotiate more favourable prices and terms than a smaller group or company.

pure /ˈpjoɹ/ /ˈpjoː/ /ˈpjuː(ə)ɹ/ /ˈpjɔː/ /ˈpjɚ/ /ˈpjɜː/ /ˈpjɝ/ /ˈpjʉːə/ /ˈpjʊə/ /ˈpjʊɹ/ /ˈpɪu̯(ə)ɹ/ /ˈpɪu̯ə(ɹ)/ more pure most pure purer purest adj
zuiver
puur rein
Free of flaws or imperfections; unsullied.
puur klaar klinkklaar onverontreinigd
Free of foreign material or pollutants.
puur
Free of immoral behavior or qualities; clean.

pure /ˈpjoɹ/ /ˈpjoː/ /ˈpjuː(ə)ɹ/ /ˈpjɔː/ /ˈpjɚ/ /ˈpjɜː/ /ˈpjɝ/ /ˈpjʉːə/ /ˈpjʊə/ /ˈpjʊɹ/ /ˈpɪu̯(ə)ɹ/ /ˈpɪu̯ə(ɹ)/ adv
zeer
(Liverpool, Scottish) to a great extent or degree; extremely; exceedingly.

pure mathematics n
zuivere wiskunde
The study of mathematical concepts independently of applications outside mathematics.

puree /pjʊəˈɹeɪ/ /ˈpjʊəɹeɪ/ purees n
puree
A food that has been ground or crushed into a thick liquid or paste.

purgative purgatives n
purgeermiddel
something, such as a substance or medicine, that purges; laxative

purgatory /ˈpɜːɡət(ə)ɹi/ /ˈpɝɡəˌtɔɹi/ purgatories n
vagevuur
Any situation where suffering is endured, particularly as part of a process of redemption.

purge /pɜːd͡ʒ/ /pɝd͡ʒ/ purges n
zuivering
An act of purging.
A forcible removal of people, for example, from political activity.
reiniging zuivering
(medicine) An evacuation of the bowels or a vomiting.

purge /pɜːd͡ʒ/ /pɝd͡ʒ/ v
zuiveren louteren reinigen
(transitive) To clean thoroughly; to cleanse; to rid of impurities.
louteren
(transitive, religion) To free from sin, guilt, or the burden or responsibility of misdeeds.
braken overgeven uitscheiden
(transitive, intransitive, medicine) To void or evacuate (the bowels or the stomach); to defecate or vomit.

purify /ˈpjɔːɹɪfaɪ/ /ˈpjɝɪfaɪ/ /ˈpjʊəɹɪfaɪ/ /ˈpjʊɹɪfaɪ/ v
zuiveren
(transitive) To cleanse, or rid of impurities.
reinigen
(transitive) To free from guilt or sin.

purism purisms n
purisme
(uncountable) An insistence on the traditionally correct way of doing things.

purist more purist most purist adj
puristisch
Of or pertaining to purism.

purist purists n
purist
An advocate of purism.

puritan /ˈpjɔːɹɪtən/ /ˈpjɝɪtən/ /ˈpjʊəɹɪtən/ /ˈpjʊɹɪtən/ more puritan most puritan adj
puriteins
(often, disapproving) Acting or behaving according to the Puritan morals (e.g. propagating modesty), especially with regard to pleasure, nudity and sex.

purity ring purity rings n
kuisheidsring
A ring (piece of jewellery) representing a Christian religious vow to abstain from sexual intercourse until marriage.

purl /pɜːl/ /pɝl/ [pʰəːɫ] [pʰɝɫ] purls n
averecht
A particular stitch in knitting; an inversion of stitches giving the work a ribbed or waved appearance.

purloin /pɜːˈlɔɪn/ v
ontvreemden ontwenden
(transitive, usually, formal, or, humorous) To take the property of another, often in breach of trust; to appropriate wrongfully; to steal.
stelen
(intransitive) To commit theft; to thieve.

purple /ˈpɜː(ɹ).pəl/ /ˈpɝ.pəl/ more purple most purple purpler purplest adj
paars purperen
Of a purple hue.
(US politics) Not predominantly red or blue, but having a mixture of Democrat and Republican support.
(in Netherlands and Belgium) Mixed between social democrats and liberals.
Imperial; regal.
Blood-red; bloody.
(of language) Extravagantly ornate, like purple prose.
(motor racing, of a sector, lap, etc.) Completed in the fastest time so far in a given session.

purple /ˈpɜː(ɹ).pəl/ /ˈpɝ.pəl/ purples n
purper paars
(colour theory) Any non-spectral colour on the line of purples on a colour chromaticity diagram or a colour wheel between violet and red.

purple heron /ˈpɜː(ɹ)pəl ˈhɛɹən/ /ˈpɝpəl ˈhɛɹən/ purple herons n
purperreiger
A wading bird, Ardea purpurea, having reddish-brown plumage and found throughout southern Europe and Asia.

purple loosestrife purple loosestrifes n
grote kattenstaart
A semi-aquatic herbaceous plant, Lythrum salicaria, having long spikes of purple flowers, native to Eurasia, considered invasive in North America and New Zealand.

purple martin purple martins n
purperzwaluw
The largest North American swallow, Progne subis.

purple prose n
bloemrijke taal
Extravagant or flowery writing, especially in a literary work.

purple sandpiper purple sandpipers n
paarse strandloper
A type of sandpiper, Calidris maritima.

purple swamphen purple swamphens n
purperkoet
Various species in the Porphyrio genus of the Rallidae family, including Porphyrio porphyrio, Porphyrio madagascariensis, Porphyrio poliocephalus, Porphyrio indicus, Porphyrio pulverulentus, and Porphyrio melanotus.

purplish more purplish most purplish adj
paarsig
Somewhat purple in colour/color.

purport /pəˈpɔːt/ /pɚˈpɔɹt/ /ˈpɚpɔɹt/ /ˈpɜːpɔːt/ /ˈpɜːpət/ purports n
doel gewicht intentie
import, intention or purpose

purport /pəˈpɔːt/ /pɚˈpɔɹt/ /ˈpɚpɔɹt/ /ˈpɜːpɔːt/ /ˈpɜːpət/ v
beweren van plan zijn
(construed with to) To intend.

purpose /ˈpɜ.poʊs/ /ˈpɜ.pəs/ /ˈpɜːpəs/ /ˈpɝpəs/ purposes n
doel bedoeling nut reden strekking
The end for which something is done, is made or exists.
nut reden zin
(Sense of having a) meaning for existing or doing something.
opzet bedoeling intentie vastberadenheid
Resolution; determination.

purpose /ˈpɜ.poʊs/ /ˈpɜ.pəs/ /ˈpɜːpəs/ /ˈpɝpəs/ v
van plan zijn
(transitive) To have or set as one's purpose or aim; resolve to accomplish; intend; plan.

purposeful /ˈpɜː.pəs.fəl/ /ˈpɝ.pəs.fəl/ more purposeful most purposeful adj
opzettelijk
Having purpose; intentional.
vastberaden
Having a purpose in mind; resolute; determined.

purposeless more purposeless most purposeless adj
doelloos
Without purpose.

purpure /pəˈpjʊə/ /pɚˈpjʊɹ/ adj
purper
(tincture) In blazon, of the colour purple.

purpure /pəˈpjʊə/ /pɚˈpjʊɹ/ n
purper
(tincture) A purple colour on a coat of arms, represented in engraving by diagonal parallel lines 45 degrees clockwise.

purr /pɜː(ɹ)/ purrs n
spinnen
The vibrating sound made by a cat in its throat when contented.

purr /pɜː(ɹ)/ v
spinnen
(intransitive, of a cat) To make a vibrating sound in its throat when contented.

purse /pɜːs/ /pɝs/ purses n
handtas
(US) A handbag (small bag usually used by women for carrying various small personal items)

pursue /pəˈsjuː/ /pəˈʃu/ /pəˈʃuː/ /pɚˈsu/ /pɜˈʃuː/ v
achtervolgen najagen
(ambitransitive) To follow urgently, originally with intent to capture or harm; to chase. [from 14th c.]
volgen
(transitive) To follow, travel down (a particular way, course of action etc.). [from late 14th c.]
najagen
(transitive) To aim for, go after (a specified objective, situation etc.). [from late 14th c.]
beoefenen
(transitive) To participate in (an activity, business etc.); to practise, follow (a profession). [from 15th c.]

pursuit /-sɪu̯t/ /pə(ɹ)-/ /pəɹ-/ /pəˈsjuːt/ /pəˈsʉːt/ /pəˈʃuːt/ /pəˈʃʉːt/ /pɜː(ɹ)ˈsɪu̯t/ /pɜːɹˈs(j)uːt/ /pɜːˈsjuːt/ /pɜːˈʃuːt/ /pɝˈsuːt/ pursuits n
achtervolging
The act of pursuing.

purulent /ˈpjʊəɹ(j)ʊlənt/ /ˈpjʊəɹələnt/ more purulent most purulent adj
etterend etterig purulent
(medicine) Consisting of pus.

purvey /pəˈveɪ/ /pəːˈveɪ/ /pɚˈveɪ/ v
voorbereiden voorzien

purview /ˈpɜː(ɹ)vjuː/ purviews n
bereik
(legal) The scope of a statute.
Scope or range of interest or control.
Range of understanding.

pus /pʌs/ n
etter pus
A whitish-yellow or yellow substance composed primarily of dead white blood cells and dead pyogenic bacteria; normally found in regions of bacterial infection.

push /pʊʃ/ [puʃ] [pʷʊʃ] pushes n
duw
A short, directed application of force; an act of pushing.

push /pʊʃ/ [puʃ] [pʷʊʃ] v
duwen stoten
(transitive, intransitive) To apply a force to (an object) such that it moves away from the person or thing applying the force.

push present push presents n
baargoud werpgoud
A present a father gives to the mother to mark the occasion of her giving birth to their child.

push-button /ˈpʊʃˌbʌtn̩/ push-buttons n
drukknop
An electrical switch activated by pressing a button.

push-up /ˈpʊʃˌʌp/ push-ups n
opdrukken
An exercise done to improve upper body strength, performed by resting on one's toes and hands and pushing one's weight off the floor.

pushrim pushrims n
hoepel
A rim designed to be pushed. Typically found on a manual wheelchair.

pusillanimous /pjuːsəlˈænəməs/ /pjuːsɪlˈænɪməs/ more pusillanimous most pusillanimous adj
kleinmoedig
Showing ignoble cowardice, or contemptible timidity. [from 16th c.]

pussy /ˈpʌsi/ pussier pussiest adj
etterig purulent
(medicine) Containing pus.

pussy /ˈpʊsi/ pussies n
poes eitje slapjanus watje zacht ei
(informal, affectionate) A cat. [from 17th c.]
kut kutje poes poesje
(vulgar, colloquial) The female genitalia; the vulva and/or vagina. [from 17th c.]

pussyfoot /ˈpʊs.iˌfʊt/ v
sluipen trippelen
(intransitive) To move silently, stealthily, or furtively.
treuzelen
(intransitive) To act timidly or cautiously.
schoonspreken
(intransitive) To use euphemistic language or circumlocution.

pusta /ˈpʊstə/ pustas n
poesta
A temperate grassland biome of the Great Hungarian Plain; an exclave of the Pannonian Steppe.

pustule /ˈpʌstjuːl/ /ˈpʌst͡ʃuːl/ /ˈpʌst͡ʃəl/ pustules n
etterblaasje puist
(dermatology) A small accumulation of pus in the epidermis or dermis.

put /pʊt/ [pʰʊʔt] v
zetten leggen plaatsen stellen doen
To place something somewhere.
brengen stellen
To express something in a certain manner.

put a spoke in someone's wheel v
stokken in de wielen steken

put all one's eggs in one basket v
alles op één kaart zetten al je eieren in één mand zetten
To rely on a single source (as of income), rather than diversifying.

put away v
wegzetten

put into practice v
in praktijk zetten
(transitive, idiomatic) To make (something) a practical reality.

put on v
aantrekken aandoen
To don (clothing, equipment, or the like).
opzetten zetten
To play (a recording).
zetten
(obsolete) To hurry up; to move swiftly forward.

put on weight v
aankomen
To experience a weight gain, to increase in weight.

put one's cards on the table v
zijn kaarten op tafel leggen het achterste van zijn tong laten zien
(idiomatic) To reveal one's true intentions, beliefs, feelings, or other previously concealed facts about one's situation; to speak frankly.

put one's foot in one's mouth v
zich verspreken
(idiomatic) To misspeak; to say something embarrassing or wrong, or to make a mistake in public, or a social blunder, that is embarrassing or offensive.

put oneself in someone's shoes v
zich in een ander verplaatsen
(figuratively) To try to look at a situation from a different point of view; as if one were the other person; to empathise.

put out more put out most put out adj
ontzet verontwaardigd
Taking offense; indignant.

put out v
buitenzetten uitwerpen
(transitive) To place outside, to remove, particularly
buitenzetten toegeven uitwerpen
To cause someone to be out of sorts; to annoy, impose, inconvenience, or disturb.
(intransitive) To go out, to head out, especially (sailing) to set sail.
blesseren kwetsen
To dislocate (a joint).
doven uitdoen blussen
To extinguish (fire).
produceren
To produce, to emit.
toegeven
(intransitive, originally, _, US, _, slang) To consent to sex.

put the cart before the horse v
het paard achter de wagen spannen
(idiomatic) To put things in the wrong order or with the wrong priorities; to put something inconsequential as more important than something more essential.

put the cat among the pigeons v
de knuppel in het hoenderhok gooien

put the make on v
avances maken verleiden
(informal, transitive) To pursue with romantic interest, especially in an aggressive, sexually suggestive manner.

put through v
doorverbinden
(idiomatic) To connect (a telephone caller with intended callee).

put to the test v
toetsen
(idiomatic) To test something or someone; to evaluate, scrutinize or explore by testing or experimentation.

put up v
opdissen
(transitive, idiom) To house; to shelter; to take in.
(transitive) To endure; to put up with; to tolerate.

put up with v
ondergaan verdragen

put upon more put upon most put upon adj
misbruikt
Imposed on, taken advantage of, used, taken for granted, or unappreciated.

putative /ˈpju.tə.tɪv/ /ˈpjʉ.tə.tɪv/ [ˈpju.ɾə.ɾɪv] [ˈpjʉ.ɾə.ɾɪv] more putative most putative adj
zogenaamd vermeend vermoedelijk
(derogatory) Commonly believed or deemed to be the case; accepted by supposition rather than as a result of proof.

putrefaction /ˌpjuːtɹəˈfækʃən/ putrefactions n
verrotting
The act of causing to rot; the anaerobic splitting of proteins by bacteria and fungi with the formation of malodorous, incompletely oxidized products.

putrescible /pjuːˈtɹɛsɪb(ə)l/ more putrescible most putrescible adj
bederfelijk
Decomposable; capable of becoming putrescent; rottable.

putrid /ˈpju.tɹəd/ /ˈpjuː.tɹɪd/ more putrid most putrid adj
verderfelijk rottend
Rotting, rotten, being in a state of putrefaction. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

putschist /ˈpʊtʃɪst/ putschists n
couppleger putschist
One who participates in a putsch. [from 19th c.]

putt /pʌt/ [pʰat] [pʰɐt] [pʰət] [pʰʊt] [pʰʌt] v
putten
(golf) To lightly strike a golf ball with a putter.

putter /-ɾɚ/ /ˈpʌtə(ɹ)/ /ˈpʌtɚ/ putters n
putter
(golf) A golf club specifically intended for a putt.

putto /ˈpʊtoʊ/ /ˈpʊtəʊ/ [-ɾoʊ] putti puttoes puttos n
cherubijn
(art) A representation, especially in Renaissance or Baroque art, of a small, naked, often winged (usually male) child; a cherub.

putty /ˈpʌti/ putties n
kit stopverf
A form of cement, made from linseed oil and whiting, used to fix panes of glass.

puzzle /ˈpʌzəl/ puzzles n
raadsel mysterie
Anything that is difficult to understand or make sense of.
hersenbreker puzzel raadsel
A game for one or more people that is more or less difficult to work out or complete.
raadsel
A riddle.

puzzle /ˈpʌzəl/ v
in de war brengen verbijsteren verwarren
(transitive) To perplex, confuse, or mystify; to cause (someone) to be faced with a mystery, without answers or an explanation.

puzzled /ˈpʌ.zl̩d/ more puzzled most puzzled adj
verbijsterd verward
Confused or perplexed.

puzzling more puzzling most puzzling adj
raadselachtig verwarrend
Difficult to understand or explain; enigmatic or confusing; perplexing.

pygmy /pɪɡmiː/ pygmies n
pygmee
(often, _, capitalized) A member of one of various Ancient Equatorial African tribal peoples, notable for their very short stature.
(Greek mythology) A member of a race of dwarfs.
dwerg pygmee
(figuratively, derogatory, offensive) Any dwarfish person or thing.
(figuratively, derogatory, offensive) An insignificant person, at least in some respect.

pygmy hippopotamus pygmy hippopotami pygmy hippopotamus pygmy hippopotamuses n
dwergnijlpaard
A large four-toed, four-legged mammal native to western Africa (Hexaprotodon liberiensis, syn. Choeropsis liberiensis), similar to but half the height of the common hippopotamus.

pylon /ˈpaɪ.lɒn/ pylons n
pyloon

pyramid /ˈpɪɹəmɪd/ pyramids n
piramide
An ancient massive construction with a square or rectangular base and four triangular sides meeting in an apex, such as those built as tombs in Egypt or as bases for temples in Mesoamerica.
A construction in the shape of a pyramid, usually with a square or rectangular base.
piramide viervlak
(geometry) A solid with triangular lateral faces and a polygonal (often square or rectangular) base.

pyramid scheme pyramid schemes n
piramidespel piramidestelsel piramidesysteem
An illicit money-making investment scheme whereby early investors are paid primarily or wholly by later investors. Eventually all such schemes fail to the detriment of recent (later) investors.

pyramidal /pɪˈɹæm.ɪ.dl̩/ adj
piramidaal
(geometry) Pyramid-shaped.

pyramidic /pɪ.ɹəˈmɪd.ɪk/ adj
piramidevormig
Of or pertaining to a pyramid; having the form or imposing presence of a pyramid; pyramidal.

pyre /ˈpaɪɚ/ pyres n
brandstapel
A funeral pile; a combustible heap on which corpses are burned.

pyrite /ˈpaɪˌɹaɪt/ pyrites n
pyriet
(mineral) The common mineral iron disulfide (FeS2), of a pale brass-yellow color and brilliant metallic luster, crystallizing in the isometric system.

pyro- /ˈpaɪ.ɹoʊ/ /ˈpaɪ.ɹəʊ/ prefix
pyro-
fire, heat.

pyroclastic flow /ˈpaɪ.ɹəʊ.klæ.stɪk fləʊ/ pyroclastic flows n
pyroclastische stroom
(volcanology) A dense flow of volcanic ash, dust, rocks and debris that cascades at high speed down the slope of a volcano during an eruption.

pyrography pyrographies n
pyrografie
The freehanded art of decorating wood, leather or other materials with burn marks (resulting in surface burned designs) from the controlled application of a heated object or tool such as a poker.

pyromania /ˌpaɪɹə(ʊ)ˈmeɪnɪə/ pyromanias n
pyromanie vuurzucht
(psychology) A compulsive disorder characterized by obsession with fire or uncontrollable urges to start fires.

pyromaniac /ˌpaɪɹoʊˈmeɪniæk/ /ˌpaɪɹəˈmeɪniæk/ pyromaniacs n
pyromaan
A person experiencing pyromania.

pyrotechnics /ˌpaɪ.ɹə.ˈtɛk.nəks/ n
pyrotechniek
The art and technology of fireworks and related military applications.

python /ˈpaɪθɑn/ /ˈpaɪθən/ pythons n
python
A type of large constricting snake.

pyx /pɪks/ pyxes n
pyxis
(Roman Catholicism, also, figurative) A small, usually round container used to hold the host, especially when bringing communion to the sick or others unable to attend Mass.

pâté /pæˈteɪ/ /ˈpæt.eɪ/ pâtés n
paté
A finely-ground paste of meat, fish or vegetables, sometimes with the addition of alcohol.

qadi /ˈkɑːdi/ qadis n
kadi
(Islam, law) a judge who is trained in and practices Islamic law [from 16th c.]

qishlaq qishlaqs n
kisjlak
A rural settlement (originally for the winter period) of seminomadic Turkic peoples of Central Asia, Azerbaijan and Afghanistan.

qoph /kɒf/ qophs n
koef
The nineteenth letter of many Semitic alphabets/abjads (Phoenician, Aramaic, Hebrew, Syriac, Arabic and others).

qua /kweɪ/ /kwɑː/ preposition
als zodanig wat betreft
as; in the capacity of; acting as

quack /kwæk/ quacks n
kwak
The sound made by a duck.
kwakzalver kwakzalfster
(pejorative) A fraudulent healer, especially a bombastic peddler in worthless treatments, a doctor who makes false diagnoses for monetary benefit, or an untrained or poorly trained doctor who uses fraudulent credentials to attract patients [from c. 1630]
charlatan kwakzalver kwakzalvster
(figuratively, pejorative) Any similar charlatan or incompetent professional.

quack /kwæk/ v
kwaken
To make a noise like a duck.
kwakzalveren
To practice or commit quackery (fraudulent medicine).

quackery quackeries n
kwakzalverij
(countable) An instance of practicing fraudulent medicine.

quacksalver /ˈkwæksælvə/ /ˈkwæksælvɚ/ quacksalvers n
kwakzalver
(archaic) One falsely claiming to possess medical or other skills, especially one who dispenses potions, ointments, etc., supposedly having curative powers; a quack. [from c. 1570]

quad bike quad bikes n
quad
A small off-road four-wheeled powered vehicle, especially of a design derived from a motorcycle, usually used for recreation or farm work.

quadrangular more quadrangular most quadrangular adj
vierhoekig
Having the shape of a quadrangle; in the shape of a quadrangle.

quadrant /ˈkwɑd.ɹənt/ /ˈkwɒd.ɹənt/ quadrants n
kwadrant
One of the four sections made by dividing an area with two perpendicular lines.
(geometry) One fourth of a circle or disc; a sector with an angle of 90°.
(nautical) A measuring device with a graduated arc of 90° used in locating an altitude.

quadratic /kwɒdˈɹætɪk/ /kwəˈdɹætɪk/ adj
kwadratisch
(mathematics) of a function, of the form y = ax^2 + bx + c .

quadratic equation quadratic equations n
tweedegraadsvergelijking vierkantsvergelijking
(mathematics) a polynomial equation of the second degree.

quadrature amplitude modulation quadrature amplitude modulations n
kwadratuur-amplitudemodulatie
(radio) A modulation scheme that conveys data by applying amplitude modulation to two carrier waves at once. These two waves, usually sinusoids, are out of phase with each other by 90° and are thus called quadrature carriers. Commonly abbreviated QAM.

quadravigesimal /ˌkwɒdˈɹɑvaɪd͡ʒɛsɪməl/ quadravigesimals n
quadravigesimale talstelsel
(arithmetic, computing, uncountable) A number system with base twenty-24, using the digits 0–9 and A–N (or Greek α-ω without numerals).

quadrilateral /ˌkwɑd.ɹəˈlæt.ɚ.əl/ adj
quadrilateraal vierhoekig
Having four sides.

quadrilateral /ˌkwɑd.ɹəˈlæt.ɚ.əl/ quadrilaterals n
vierhoek
A polygon with four sides.

quadrilingual adj
viertalig
Of a text, written in four languages.

quadrillion /kwɑˈdɹɪl.i.ən/ /kwɑˈdɹɪl.jən/ /kwɒˈdɹɪl.jən/ /kwɒˈdʒɹɪl.jən/ /kwɔˈdɹɘl.jɘn/ /kwɔˈdɹɪl.jən/ quadrillions numeral
biljard
(US, modern British and Australian, short scale) A thousand trillion (logic: 1,000 × 1,0004): 1 followed by fifteen zeros, 1015.
quadriljoen
(dated, UK, Australia, long scale) A million trillion (logic: 1,000,0004): 1 followed by twenty-four zeros, 1024.

quadrimester quadrimesters n
quadrimester tertaal

quadrisyllabic adj
tetrasyllabisch vierlettergrepig

quadruped /ˈkwɒdɹəpɛd/ quadrupeds n
viervoeter
A four-footed or four-legged animal.

quadrupedal adj
viervoetig
Walking on four feet.

quadruple /kwɑˈdɹu.pəl/ /kwɑˈdɹʌp.əl/ /kwɒˈdɹuː.pəl/ /ˈkwɑd.ɹə.pəl/ /ˈkwɒd.ɹʊ.pəl/ adj
viervoud
Being four times as long, as big or as many of something.

quadruple /kwɑˈdɹu.pəl/ /kwɑˈdɹʌp.əl/ /kwɒˈdɹuː.pəl/ /ˈkwɑd.ɹə.pəl/ /ˈkwɒd.ɹʊ.pəl/ v
verviervoudigen
(transitive) To multiply by four.

quadruplet /kwɑˈdɹuplət/ /kwɑˈdɹuːplət/ /kwɑˈdɹʌplət/ /kwɒˈdɹʌplət/ quadruplets n
vierling
One of a group of four, particularly one of four babies born from the same mother during the same birth.

quaffle quaffles n
Slurk
A ball used in the sports of Quidditch and Muggle Quidditch.

quagmire /ˈkwæɡ.maɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈkwæɡ.maɪəɹ/ /ˈkwɒɡ.maɪə(ɹ)/ quagmires n
moeras
A swampy, soggy area of ground.
drijfzand moeras
(figuratively) A perilous, mixed up and troubled situation; a hopeless tangle.

quail /kweɪl/ /ˈkweɪ.əl/ quail quails n
kwartel kwakkel
Any of various small game birds of the genera Coturnix, Anurophasis or Perdicula in the Old World family Phasianidae or of the New World family Odontophoridae.

quail /kweɪl/ /ˈkweɪ.əl/ v
terugdeinzen
(intransitive) To lose heart or courage; to be daunted or fearful. [from 16th c.]

quail-dove /ˈkweɪldʌv/ quail-doves n
Cubaanse kwartelduif
Any of several species of bird in the genera Geotrygon and Starnoenas of the pigeon family found in the Americas.

quaint /kweɪnt/ [kʰweɪ̯nt] quainter quaintest adj
typisch merkwaardig
(now, _, dialectal) Strange or odd; unusual. [from 14th c.]
kieskeurig ongepast onlogisch onsamenhangend veeleisend
(obsolete) Overly discriminating or needlessly meticulous; fastidious; prim. [15th–19th c.]
pittoresk
Pleasingly unusual; especially, having old-fashioned charm. [from 18th c.]

quake /kweɪk/ quakes n
beving
A trembling or shaking.

quake in one's boots v
trillen op zijn benen
(informal, idiomatic) To be very frightened, scared, or nervous.

quaking grass quaking grasses n
trilgras
Any of the genus Briza of annual and perennial grasses, whose flowers and seedheads shake on their stalks in the slightest breeze.

qualified /ˈkwɑl.ɪ.faɪd/ /ˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪd/ more qualified most qualified adj
bevoegd deskundig gekwalificeerd
Meeting the standards, requirements, and training for a position.

qualitative /ˈkwɑ.ləˌteɪ.tɪv/ /ˈkwɒl.ɪ.tə.tɪv/ /ˈkwɔl.ɪ.tə.tɪv/ [ˈkwɑ.ləˌteɪ.ɾɪv] [ˈkwɔl.ɪ.ɾə.ɾɪv] more qualitative most qualitative adj
kwalitatief
Of descriptions or distinctions based on some quality rather than on some quantity.

qualitative research n
kwalitatief onderzoek
(social sciences, marketing) A set of research techniques in which data is obtained from a relatively small group of respondents and not analyzed with statistical techniques.

quality /ˈkwælɪti/ /ˈkwælɪtɪ/ /ˈkwɑləti/ /ˈkwɒlɪti/ /ˈkwɔl.ə.ti/ [ˈkwɔɫ.ə.ti] [ˈkʰwɑ.lə.ɾi] more quality most quality adj
kwaliteit
Being of good worth, well made, fit for purpose; of high quality.

quality /ˈkwælɪti/ /ˈkwælɪtɪ/ /ˈkwɑləti/ /ˈkwɒlɪti/ /ˈkwɔl.ə.ti/ [ˈkwɔɫ.ə.ti] [ˈkʰwɑ.lə.ɾi] qualities n
kwaliteit
(uncountable) Level of excellence.
kwaliteit eigenschap hoedanigheid
(countable) Something that differentiates a thing or person.
klasse
(archaic) High social position. (See also the quality.)

quality control quality controls n
kwaliteitscontrole
A control, such as inspection or testing, introduced into an industrial or business process to ensure quality.

qualm /kwæm/ /kwɑlm/ /kwɑm/ /kwɑːm/ /kwɔm/ /kwɔːm/ qualms n
angstgevoel bedenking onbehagen onzekerheid twijfel
A feeling of apprehension, doubt, fear etc. [from 16th c.]
braakkneiging
A sudden sickly feeling; queasiness. [from 16th c.]
gewetensaanval gewetensbezwaar scrupule wroeging
(now, negative polarity) A prick of the conscience; a moral scruple, a pang of guilt. [from 17th c.]

quandary /kwɒnˈdɛə.ɹɪ/ /ˈkwɑn.də.ɹi/ /ˈkwɑn.dɹi/ /ˈkwɒn.də.ɹi/ /ˈkwɒn.dɹi/ /ˈkwɔn-/ /ˈkwɔn.də.ɹi/ /ˈkwɔn.dɹi/ quandaries n
besluiteloosheid onzekerheid
A state of not knowing what to decide; a state of difficulty or perplexity; a state of uncertainty, hesitation or puzzlement.
dilemma
A dilemma, a difficult decision or choice.

quantifier /ˈkwɑn.tə.faɪ.ɚ/ quantifiers n
kwantor
(logic) An operator, such as the universal quantifier (written as ∀) or the existential quantifier (∃), used in predicate calculus to indicate the degree that predicate is true for a specified set.

quantile /ˈkwɒn.taɪl/ quantiles n
kwantiel
(statistics) One of the class of values of a variate which divides the members of a batch or sample into equal-sized subgroups of adjacent values or a probability distribution into distributions of equal probability.

quantitative /ˈkwɑn.təˌteɪ.tɪv/ /ˈkwɑn.tɪˌteɪ.tɪv/ /ˈkwɑn.əˌteɪ.tɪv/ /ˈkwɒntətɪv/ /ˈkwɒntɪtətɪv/ [ˈkwɑn.təˌteɪ.ɾɪv] [ˈkwɑn.əˌteɪ.ɾɪv] more quantitative most quantitative adj
kwantitatief
Of a measurement based on some quantity or number rather than on some quality

quantity /ˈkwæn.tɪ.ti/ /ˈkwæn.tɪ.tɪ/ /ˈkwɑn(t)ɪti/ /ˈkwɑndədi/ /ˈkwɑnɾəɾi/ /ˈkwɒn.tɪ.ti/ [ˈkʰwɑn(tʰ)ɨtʰi] [ˈkʰwɑn(ɾ)ɨɾi] quantities n
hoeveelheid kwantiteit
A fundamental, generic term used when referring to the measurement (count, amount) of a scalar, vector, number of items or to some other way of denominating the value of a collection or group of items.
hoeveelheid
A specific measured amount.

quantity of motion quantities of motion n
hoeveelheid van beweging

quantity surveyor quantity surveyors n
begrotingscalculator kostendeskundige

quantization quantizations n
kwantisatie

quantum /ˈkwɑntəm/ /ˈkwɒntəm/ [ˈkwɑɾ̃əm] [ˈkʰwɑn.tʰəm] adj
kwantum-
(physics) Involving quanta, quantum mechanics or other aspects of quantum physics.

quantum /ˈkwɑntəm/ /ˈkwɒntəm/ [ˈkwɑɾ̃əm] [ˈkʰwɑn.tʰəm] quanta quantums n
kwantiteit kwantum
(physics) The smallest possible, and therefore indivisible, unit of a given quantity or quantifiable phenomenon. [from 20th c.]

quantum entanglement quantum entanglements n
kwantumverstrengeling
(quantum mechanics) A quantum mechanical phenomenon in which the quantum states of two or more objects have to be described with reference to each other, even though the individual objects are spatially separated.

quantum field theory quantum field theories n
kwantumveldentheorie
(quantum mechanics) A theory of quantum fields; the result of applying second quantization to Classical Relativistic Field Theory.

quantum mechanics n
kwantummechanica
(physics) The branch of physics which studies matter and energy at the level of atoms and other elementary particles, and substitutes probabilistic mechanisms in place of classical Newtonian ones.

quantum number quantum numbers n
kwantumgetal
(quantum mechanics) One of certain integers or half-integers that specify the state of a quantum mechanical system (such as an electron in an atom).

quantum state quantum states n
kwantumtoestand

quarantine /ˈkwɑɹ.ən.tin/ /ˈkwɒrn̩tiːn/ /ˈkwɒɹ.ən.taɪn/ /ˈkwɒɹ.ən.tiːn/ /ˈkwɔɹ.ən.tin/ /ˈkɔɹ.ən.tin/ quarantines n
quarantaine quarantainehaven
(historical) A 40-day period formerly imposed by the French king upon warring nobles during which they were forbidden from exacting revenge or continuing to fight.
A place where such isolation is enforced, a lazaret.
quarantaine quarantaineperiode
A period, instance, or state of isolation from the general public or from native livestock and flora enacted to prevent the spread of any contagious disease.
quarantaine afzondering
(figurative) A similar period, instance, or state of rigidly enforced or self-enforced detention or isolation.

quarantine /ˈkwɑɹ.ən.tin/ /ˈkwɒrn̩tiːn/ /ˈkwɒɹ.ən.taɪn/ /ˈkwɒɹ.ən.tiːn/ /ˈkwɔɹ.ən.tin/ /ˈkɔɹ.ən.tin/ v
afzonderen in quarantaine plaatsen isoleren
(transitive) To place into isolation to prevent the spread of any contagious disease.
in quarantaine zetten
(intransitive) To enter or stay in quarantine, particularly to self-quarantine to avoid an epidemic disease.

quark /kwɑɹk/ /kwɑːk/ /kwɔɹk/ /kwɔːk/ n
quark
(particle) In the Standard Model, an elementary subatomic particle that forms matter. They combine to form hadrons, such as protons and neutrons.
kwark plattekaas
A soft creamy cheese, eaten throughout northern, central, eastern, and southeastern Europe as well as the Low Countries, very similar to cottage cheese except that it is usually not made with rennet.

quarrel /ˈkwɑɹəl/ /ˈkwɒɹ(ə)l/ /ˈkwɔɹəl/ quarrels n
ruzie dispuut onenigheid twist
(countable) A dispute or heated argument (especially one that is verbal).
betwisting dispuut geschilpunt
(countable) Often preceded by a form of to have: a basis or ground of dispute or objection; a complaint; also, a feeling or situation of ill will and unhappiness caused by this.

quarrel /ˈkwɑɹəl/ /ˈkwɒɹ(ə)l/ /ˈkwɔɹəl/ v
ruzie maken bekvechten redetwisten ruzieën twisten
(intransitive, also, figuratively) To argue fiercely; to contend; to squabble; to cease to be on friendly terms, to fall out.

quarrelsome /ˈkwɑɹəlsəm/ /ˈkwɒɹəlsəm/ /ˈkwɔɹəlsəm/ more quarrelsome most quarrelsome adj
ruzieachtig twistziek
Argumentative; fond of or prone to quarreling.

quarry /ˈk(w)ɔɹ.i/ /ˈkwɒɹ.i/ quarries n
steengroeve
(mining) A site for mining stone, limestone, or slate.
prooi prooidier
(uncountable) An animal, often a bird or mammal, which is hunted.
doelwit prooi
(countable) An object of search or pursuit.

quarry /ˈk(w)ɔɹ.i/ /ˈkwɒɹ.i/ v
steenhouwen
(transitive) To obtain (or mine) stone by extraction from a quarry.
uitspitten
(figuratively, transitive) To extract or slowly obtain by long, tedious searching.

quart /kwɔɹt/ /kwɔːt/ /kɔɹt/ quarts n
quart
A unit of liquid capacity equal to two pints; one-fourth (quarter) of a gallon. Equivalent to 1.136 liters in the UK and 0.946 liter (liquid quart) or 1.101 liters (dry quart) in the U.S.

quarter /ˈk(w)oː.tɘ/ /ˈk(w)ɔɹ.tɚ/ /ˈk(w)ɔːtə/ quarters n
kwart kwartaal vierde trimester vierdeel
(historical) A measure of length; originally a fourth part of an ell, now chiefly a fourth part of a yard. [from 14th c.]
kwartaal trimester
(now, historical) A fourth part of the night; one of the watches or divisions of the night. [from 14th c.]
kwartje
(North America) A quarter-dollar, divided into 25 cents; the coin of that value minted in the United States or Canada. [from 18th c.]
stadsdeel wijk kwartier vierdeel
A division or section of a town or city, especially having a particular character of its own, or associated with a particular group etc. [from 16th c.]

quarter /ˈk(w)oː.tɘ/ /ˈk(w)ɔɹ.tɚ/ /ˈk(w)ɔːtə/ v
inkwartieren kwartieren onderbrengen vierdelen vierendelen
(transitive) To divide into quarters; to divide by four.

quarter of an hour quarters of an hour n
kwartier
(time) fifteen minutes.

quarter rest quarter rests n
kwartrust
(music) A rest of the same duration as a quarter note.

quarter- prefix
kwart

quarter-century quarter-centuries n
kwarteeuw
A period of twenty-five years.

quarterdeck quarterdecks n
achterdek
(nautical) The aft part of the upper deck of a ship; normally reserved for officers

quarterfinal quarterfinals n
kwartfinale
(sports) One of the four competitions in a knockout tournament whose winners go on to play in the two semifinals.

quartering quarterings n
vierendeling
The method of capital punishment where a criminal is cut into four pieces.

quarterly adj
per kwartaal
Occurring once every quarter year (three months).
gevierendeeld
(heraldry) (of a coat of arms) Divided into four parts crosswise.

quarterly adv
driemaandelijks
Once every quarter year (three months).

quarters /ˈkwɔɹtɚz/ /ˈkwɔːtəz/ /ˈkɔɹtɚz/ n
vertrekken
(pluralonly, military) Housing, barracks or other habitation or living space. Compare cuarto.

quartet /kwɔː(ɹ)ˈtɛt/ quartets n
kwartet
(music) A group of four musicians who perform classical music together.
kwartet viertal
(music) A group of four singers, usually males, who sings together in four-part harmony.

quartz /k(w)ɔɹts/ /k(w)ɔːts/ quartzes n
kwarts
(mineral) The most abundant mineral on the earth's surface, of chemical composition silicon dioxide, SiO2. It occurs in a variety of forms, both crystalline and amorphous. Found in every environment.

quash /kwɑʃ/ /kwɒʃ/ /kwɔʃ/ v
onderdrukken smoren
To defeat decisively, to suppress.
ongeldig verklaren vernietigen
(legal) To void or suppress (a subpoena, decision, etc.).

quasi /kwɑːsi/ /kwɑːzi/ /ˈkweɪ.saɪ/ /ˈkweɪ.zaɪ/ adj
quasi-
Resembling or having a likeness to something.

quasi-alliance quasi-alliances n
quasi-alliantie

quaternion /-ən/ /kwɑˈtɜɹniɑn/ /kwə-/ /kwəˈtɜːni.ən/ quaternions n
quaternion
(mathematics) A type of four-dimensional hypercomplex number consisting of a real part and three imaginary parts (real multiples of distinct, independent square roots of −1 denoted by i, j and k); commonly used in vector mathematics and as an alternative to matrix algebra in calculating the rotation of three-dimensional objects.

quatrain /ˈkwɒt.ɹeɪn/ quatrains n
kwatrijn
A stanza of four lines.

quattuortrigintillion numeral
septendeciljard
(rare; US; modern British & Australian, short scale) 10105.

quattuorvigintillion numeral
duodeciljard
(rare; US; modern British & Australian, short scale) 1075.
(rare; dated British & Australian, long scale) 10144.

quattuorvirate quattuorvirates n
quadrumviraat viermanschap
A group of four people, especially a council of four men sharing office or rule.

quaver /ˈkweɪvə(ɹ)/ quavers n
beving trilling
A trembling shake.
tremolo vibrato
A trembling of the voice, as in speaking or singing.
achtste noot
(music) an eighth note, drawn as a crotchet (quarter note) with a tail.

quay /keɪ/ /kiː/ /kweɪ/ quays n
kade kaai
(nautical) A stone or concrete structure on navigable water used for loading and unloading vessels; a wharf.

queasy /ˈkwiː.zi/ queasier queasiest adj
walgelijk misselijk
Experiencing or causing nausea or uneasiness, often characterized by an unsettled stomach.
teergevoelig
Easily troubled; squeamish.

quecto- /ˈkwɛk.toʊ/ prefix
quecto-
In the International System of Units and other metric systems of units, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 10−30 (short scale nonillionth or long scale quintillionth). Symbol: q

queef /kwiːf/ queefs n
schedewind
(vulgar, slang) An emission of air from the vagina, especially when audible; vaginal flatulence.

queen /kwiːn/ [kʰw̥iːn] queens n
koningin dame
A female monarch.
A chess piece that, under contemporary rules, is the most powerful, able to move any number of spaces horizontally, vertically, or diagonally.
Worker bees around the queen (sense 6) of the hive, marked with a pink dot A reproductive female insect in a hive, such as an ant, bee, termite or wasp.
dame vrouw koningin
A playing card with a depiction of a queen on it, generally ranking next below the king and above the jack in a given suit.
kattin poes wijfjeskat
An adult female cat capable of breeding.

queen bee queen bees n
bijenkoningin moer
A reproductive female (especially the only one) in a colony of bees.

queen consort queens consort queens consorts n
koningin-gemalin
The wife of a reigning king.

queen mother queen mothers n
koningin-moeder
A widowed queen consort (a queen dowager) whose son or daughter from that marriage is the reigning monarch.

queen of clubs queens of clubs n
klavervrouw
(card games) One of the 52 playing cards in a standard deck.

queen of diamonds queens of diamonds n
ruitenvrouw
(card games) One of the 52 playing cards in a standard deck.

queen of hearts queens of hearts n
hartenvrouw
(card games) One of the 52 playing cards in a standard deck.

queen scallop queen scallops n
wijde mantel

queer /kwɪə/ /kwɪɹ/ queerer queerest adj
vreemd afwijkend bizar
(dated, outside, Ireland, Scotland, and, England) Weird, odd, or different; whimsical. [from 16th c.]
slecht
(Britain, informal, dated) Slightly unwell (mainly in "to feel queer"). [from 18th c.]
homo homoseksueel
(colloquial, sometimes, pejorative) Non-heterosexual or non-cisgender: homosexual, bisexual, asexual, transgender, etc.

queer /kwɪə/ /kwɪɹ/ queers n
janet nicht
(colloquial, sometimes, pejorative) A person of any non-heterosexual sexuality or sexual identity.

queer /kwɪə/ /kwɪɹ/ v
bederven tegenwerken

quell /kwɛl/ quells n
onderwerpen overmeesteren uitroeien
A subduing.

quench /kwɛnt͡ʃ/ v
lessen
(transitive) To satisfy, especially a literal or figurative thirst.
blussen uitdoven verblinken verglimmen
(transitive) To extinguish or put out (as a fire or light).
afkoelen schrikken
(transitive, metallurgy) To cool rapidly by direct contact with liquid coolant, as a blacksmith quenching hot iron.

quenching /ˈkwɛntʃ.ɪŋ/ quenchings n
afschrikken harden schrikken
(metallurgy) The rapid cooling of a hot metal object, by placing it in a liquid, in order to harden it.

quenelle /kəˈnɛl/ quenelles n
quenelle
(culinary) A light dumpling made of lightly spiced minced meat or fish bound with egg and poached.

quern /kwɜːn/ /kwɝn/ querns n
handmolen kweern
A mill for grinding corn, especially a handmill made of two circular stones.

querulant querulants n
querulant
(psychology) One who has obsessive feelings of having been wronged.

query /ˈkwɛ.ɹi/ /ˈkwɪ.ɹi/ /ˈkwɪə.ɹi/ queries n
vraag verzoek
A question, an inquiry (US), an enquiry (UK).
verzoek
(computing, databases) A set of instructions passed to a database.

query /ˈkwɛ.ɹi/ /ˈkwɪ.ɹi/ /ˈkwɪə.ɹi/ v
betwijfelen in vraag stellen informeren zich
(intransitive) To ask a question.
bevragen vragen
(transitive) To ask, inquire.
betwijfelen in vraag stellen
(transitive) To question or call into doubt.
bevragen queryen
(computing, databases) To pass a set of instructions to a database to retrieve information from it.

quest /kwɛst/ quests n
queeste streeftocht zoektocht
A journey or effort in pursuit of a goal (often lengthy, ambitious, or fervent); a mission.

question /ˈkwɛ.ʃən/ /ˈkwɛstjən/ /ˈkwɛst͡ʃən/ /ˈkwɛst͡ʃɛn/ /ˈkwɛʃ(t͡ʃ)ɛn/ /ˈkwɛʃtən/ /ˈkwɛʃt͡ʃən/ /ˈkwɛʔ.ʃən/ questions n
vraag
A sentence, phrase or word which asks for information, reply or response; an interrogative.
kwestie thema
A subject or topic for consideration or investigation.
twijfel vraag
A doubt or challenge about the truth, accuracy, or validity of a matter.
motie
A proposal to a meeting as a topic for deliberation.

question /ˈkwɛ.ʃən/ /ˈkwɛstjən/ /ˈkwɛst͡ʃən/ /ˈkwɛst͡ʃɛn/ /ˈkwɛʃ(t͡ʃ)ɛn/ /ˈkwɛʃtən/ /ˈkwɛʃt͡ʃən/ /ˈkwɛʔ.ʃən/ v
ondervragen
(transitive) To ask questions of; to interrogate; to ask for information.
in twijfel trekken in vraag stellen
(transitive) To raise doubts about; have doubts about.

question mark /ˈkwɛstʃ(ə)n ˌmɑɹk/ /ˈkwɛstʃ(ə)n ˌmɑːk/ /ˈkwɛʃ-/ question marks n
vraagteken
(typography) The punctuation mark "?", used at the end of a sentence to indicate a question.
Polygonia interrogationis, a North American nymphalid butterfly with a silver mark on the underside of its hindwing resembling a question mark (sense 1).

questionable /ˈkwɛst͡ʃənəbl̩/ more questionable most questionable adj
twijfelachtig
Problematic; open to doubt or challenge.
twijfelachtig verdacht
Of dubious respectability or morality.

questioning /ˈkwɛs.tjə.nɪŋ/ /ˈkwɛs.t͡ʃə.nɪŋ/ /ˈkwɛs.t͡ʃɛ.nɪŋ/ /ˈkwɛʃ.(t͡ʃ)ɛ.nɪŋ/ /ˈkwɛʃ.tə.nɪŋ/ /ˈkwɛʃ.t͡ʃə.nɪŋ/ questionings n
ondervraging
The action of asking questions; a survey; an inquiry.

questionnaire /ˌk(w)ɛstjəˈnɛə/ /ˌk(w)ɛstʃəˈnɛə/ /ˌkwɛs.t͡ʃəˈnɛɹ/ questionnaires n
vragenlijst questionnaire
A form containing a list of questions; a means of gathering information for a survey

quetta- /ˈkwɛ.tə/ prefix
quetta-
In the International System of Units and other metric systems of units, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 1030 (a short scale nonillion or long scale quintillion). Symbol: Q

queue /kju/ /kjuː/ queues n
rij wachtrij
A waiting list or other means of organizing people or objects into a first-come-first-served order.

quibble /ˈkwɪbəl/ quibbles n
haarkloverij
An objection or argument based on an ambiguity of wording or similar trivial circumstance; a minor complaint. [from 17th c.]

quibble /ˈkwɪbəl/ v
muggenziften
(informal, intransitive) To complain or argue in a trivial or petty manner.

quick /kwɪk/ [kʰw̥ɪk] more quick most quick quicker quickest adj
rap snel vlug
Moving with speed, rapidity or swiftness, or capable of doing so; rapid; fast.
snel haastig vlug rap
Occurring in a short time; happening or done rapidly.
kwiek
Lively, fast-thinking, witty, intelligent.

quick /kwɪk/ [kʰw̥ɪk] quicks n
levend vlees
Raw or sensitive flesh, especially that underneath finger and toe nails.

quickie /ˈkwɪki/ quickies n
vluggertje
(colloquial, by extension) A brief sexual encounter.

quicklime quicklimes n
ongebluste kalk
Calcium oxide, which is produced by heating (calcining) limestone and gives slaked lime on treatment with water.

quickly /ˈkwɪkli/ more quickly most quickly quicklier quickliest adv
snel gauw vlug gezwind spoedig
Rapidly; with speed; fast.

quicksand quicksands n
drijfzand
Wet sand that appears firm but in which things readily sink, often found near rivers or coasts.

quicksilver /ˈkwɪkˌsɪlvɚ/ n
kwikzilver
The metal mercury.

quickwitted /ˌkwɪkˈwɪt.ɪd/ [ˌkwɪkˈwɪɾ.ɪd] more quickwitted most quickwitted adj
scherp van geest
Mentally keen and alert.

quiet /ˈkwaɪ.ət/ /ˈkwaɪ.ɪt/ more quiet most quiet quieter quietest adj
stil rustig geluidloos geruisloos vredig
With little or no sound; free of disturbing noise.
kalm rustig
Having little motion or activity; calm.
rustig
Not busy, of low quantity.
stil rustig zwijgzaam
Not talking much or not talking loudly; reserved.

quiet /ˈkwaɪ.ət/ /ˈkwaɪ.ɪt/ v
kalmeren rustig worden
(transitive) To cause (someone or something) to become quiet.
(intransitive) To become quiet or calm.

quiet as a mouse phraseologicalUnit
muisstil
(simile, idiom) Very quiet, so as to not be heard.

quietism quietisms n
quiëtisme
A form of mysticism involving quiet contemplation.

quiff /kwɪf/ [kʰw̥ɪf] quiffs n
kuif
(UK) A hairstyle whereby the forelock is brushed and/or gelled upward, often associated with the styles of the 1950s. [from 19th c.]

quillon /kiːˈjɒn/ quillons n
pareerstang

quilt /kwɪlt/ [kʰw̥ɪlt] quilts n
quilt
A bed covering consisting of two layers of fabric stitched together, with insulation between, often having a decorative design.

quince /kwɪns/ quinces n
kweepeer kwee
(countable) The deciduous tree bearing such fruit, native to Asia.

quinine /kwɪˈniːn/ /ˈkwaɪ.naɪn/ /ˈkwɪn.aɪn/ /ˈkwɪn.iːn/ quinines n
kinine
(pharmaceutical drug) An alkaloid with the chemical formula C₂₀H₂₄N₂O₂ originally derived from cinchona bark (from plants of the genus Cinchona) used to treat malaria and as an ingredient of tonic water, which presents as a bitter colourless powder; also, a drug containing quinine or a chemical compound derived from it. [from early 19th c.]

quinoa /kiˈnoʊ.ə/ /kiːˈnəʊ.ə/ /ˈkinˌwɑ/ /ˈkiːn.wɑː/ quinoas n
quinoa gierstmelde
A goosefoot (Chenopodium quinoa) native to the Andes and cultivated for its edible seeds.

quinoline quinolines n
chinoline
(organic compound) Any of a class of aromatic heterocyclic compounds containing a benzene ring fused with a pyridine ring; especially the simplest such compound, C9H7N.

quintessence /kwɪn.ˈtɛs.əns/ /kwɪn.ˈtɛs.ɪns/ quintessences n
quintessens kwintessens
A thing that is the most perfect example of its type; the most perfect embodiment of something; epitome, prototype.
quintessens
A pure substance.
The essence of a thing in its purest and most concentrated form.

quintet /kwɪnˈtɛt/ quintets n
kwintet
(music) A composition (a type of chamber music) in five parts (typically each a singer or instrumentalist, sometimes several musicians)
(music) A group of five musicians, fit to play such a piece of music together
vijftal kwintet
Any group of five members

quintillion /kwɪnˈtɪljən/ quintillions numeral
triljoen
(US, modern British & Australian, short scale) A billion billion: 1 followed by eighteen zeros, 1018.
quintiljoen
(dated, British, Australia, long scale) A million quadrillion: 1 followed by 30 zeros, 1030.

quintuplet /kwɪnˈtjuːplət/ /kwɪnˈtuplət/ /kwɪnˈtʌplət/ quintuplets n
vijfling
One of a group of five, particularly babies born from the same mother during the same birth.

quinvigintillion numeral
tredeciljoen
(rare; US; modern British & Australian, short scale) 1078.

quip /kwɪp/ [kʰw̥ɪp] quips n
kwinkslag
A smart, sarcastic turn or jest; a taunt; a severe retort or comeback; a gibe.

quire /ˈkwaɪ.ə(ɹ)/ quires n
boek
One-twentieth of a ream of paper; a collection of twenty-four or twenty-five sheets of paper of the same size and quality, unfolded or having a single fold.

quirk /kwɜːk/ /kwɝk/ quirks n
gril nuk rariteit
An idiosyncrasy; a slight glitch, mannerism; something unusual about the manner or style of something or someone.

quirky /ˈkwɜːki/ quirkier quirkiest adj
apart eigenaardig merkwaardig typisch
Given to quirks or idiosyncrasies; strange in a somewhat silly, awkward manner, potentially cute.

quisling /ˈkwɪz.lɪŋ/ quislings n
NSB'er landverrader quisling
(pejorative) A traitor who collaborates with the enemy. [from 1940]

quit /kwɪt/ [kʰw̥ɪt] v
verlaten opgeven ophouden stoppen
(transitive) To set at rest; to free, as from anything harmful or oppressive; to relieve; to clear; to liberate.

quite /kwaɪt/ adv
volkomen
In a fully justified sense; truly, perfectly, actually.
tamelijk aardig best
To a moderate extent or degree; somewhat, rather. [from 19th c.]

quite a few determiner
heel wat
An indefinite and somewhat large number; more than a few; a fair number of.

quiver /ˈkwɪvə/ /ˈkwɪvɚ/ quivers n
pijlkoker koker
(weaponry) A container for arrows, crossbow bolts or darts, such as those fired from a bow, crossbow or blowgun.

quiver /ˈkwɪvə/ /ˈkwɪvɚ/ v
rillen
(intransitive) To shake or move with slight and tremulous motion.

quixotic /kiˈɑtɪk/ /kiːˈzɑtɪk/ /kwɪkˈsɑtɪk/ /kwɪkˈsɒtɪk/ /kwɪɡˈzɑtɪk/ more quixotic most quixotic adj
donquichotterig impulsief wereldvreemd
Resembling or characteristic of the Spanish chivalric hero Don Quixote; possessed with or resulting from the desire to do noble and romantic deeds, without thought of realism and practicality; exceedingly idealistic.

quiz /kwɪz/ [kʰw̥ɪz] quizzes n
quiz kwis
A competition in the answering of questions.

quod erat demonstrandum quae erant demonstranda phraseologicalUnit
hetgeen te bewijzen was

quoll /ˈkwoʊl/ /ˈkwɒl/ /ˈkwəʊl/ quolls n
buidelmarter
Any of the various carnivorous marsupials of the genus Dasyurus found in Australia and New Guinea, roughly the size of a cat.

quorum /ˈkwɔː.ɹəm/ /ˈkwɔːɹəm/ quora quorums n
quorum
The minimum number of members required for a group to officially conduct business and to cast votes, often but not necessarily a majority or supermajority.

quota /ˈkwoʊtə/ /ˈkwəʉtə/ /ˈkwəʊtə/ [ˈkwoʊɾə] [ˈkwəʉɾə] quotas n
quotum
A proportional part or share; the share or proportion assigned to each in a division.
A prescribed number or percentage that may serve as, for example, a maximum, a minimum, or a goal.

quotation /kwoʊˈteɪʃən/ quotations n
offerte
A price that has been quoted for buying or selling.

quotation marks /kwoʊˈteɪʃən mɑɹks/ /kwəʊˈteɪʃən mɑːks/ n
aanhalingsteken
Note: These languages use “◌”-style marks or other styles as indicated. Some are singular and some plural.

quote /kwəʊt/ quotes n
citaat aanhaling aanhalingsteken tekstaanhaling
A quotation; a statement attributed to a person.
bestek offerte prijsofferte prijsopgave
A summary of work to be done with a set price.

quote /kwəʊt/ v
citeren aanhalen een (prijs)offerte doen een bestek opmaken
(transitive) To prepare a summary of work to be done and set a price.
quoteren
(commerce, transitive) To name the current price, notably of a financial security.

quotidian /kwəˈtɪdɪən/ /kwɵˈtɪdɪən/ more quotidian most quotidian adj
alledaags
Happening every day; daily. [from 15th c.]
alledaags banaal gewoon
Having the characteristics of something which can be seen, experienced, etc, every day or very commonly. [from 15th c.]

quotidian /kwəˈtɪdɪən/ /kwɵˈtɪdɪən/ quotidians n
alledaagse
(medicine, now, _, rare, historical) A fever which recurs every day; quotidian malaria. [from 14th c.]
(Anglicanism, historical) A daily allowance formerly paid to certain members of the clergy. [from 16th c.]
(usually with definite article) Commonplace or mundane things regarded as a class. [from 20th c.]

quotient /ˈkwoʊʃənt/ /ˈkwəʊʃənt/ quotients n
quotiënt
(arithmetic) The number (either a fraction or an integer) resulting from the division of one number by another.
(mathematics) By analogy, the result of any process that is the inverse of multiplication as defined for any mathematical entities other than numbers.
quotum
(obsolete, rare) A quotum or quota.

rabbi /ˈɹæ.baɪ/ rabbies rabbis n
rabbijn
A Jewish scholar or teacher of halacha (Jewish law), capable of making halachic decisions.

rabbit /ˈɹæbət/ /ˈɹæbɪt/ rabbits n
konijn
A mammal of the family Leporidae, with long ears, long hind legs and a short, fluffy tail.
haas
A runner in a distance race whose goal is mainly to set the pace, either to tire a specific rival so that a teammate can win or to help another break a record; a pacesetter.

rabbit food rabbit foods n
konijnenvoer
A type of food specially formulated for the feeding of rabbits
(informal, derogatory) Salad vegetables, such as carrots, celery or lettuce.

rabbit hole rabbit holes n
konijnenhol
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see rabbit,‎ hole. The entrance to a rabbit warren or burrow; the whole warren or burrow.

rabbit hutch rabbit hutches n
konijnenhok
A cage for keeping a rabbit or rabbits.

rabbit warren rabbit warrens n
konijnengangen konijnenpijpen
An underground system of interconnected tunnels occupied by rabbits.
doolhof
A confusingly labyrinthine environment.

rabble /ˈɹæbəl/ rabbles n
gepeupel menigte menigten meute meutes volk

rabid /ˈɹeɪbɪd/ /ˈɹæbɪd/ rabider rabidest adj
dol hondsdol
Affected with rabies.
razend
(by extension) Furious; raging; extremely violent.

rabies /ˈɹeɪ.biːz/ n
hondsdolheid rabiës
(disease) An infectious disease caused by species of Lyssavirus that causes acute encephalitis in warm-blooded animals and people, characterised by abnormal behaviour such as biting, excitement, aggressiveness, and dementia, followed by paralysis and death.

raccoon /ɹæˈkun/ /ɹəˈkun/ /ɹəˈkuːn/ raccoons n
wasbeer
An omnivorous, nocturnal mammal native to North America, typically with a mixture of gray, brown, and black fur, a mask-like marking around the eyes and a striped tail; Procyon lotor.
Any mammal of the genus Procyon.

raccoon dog raccoon dogs n
wasbeerhond marterhond
The canid Nyctereutes procyonoides, the only extant species in the genus Nyctereutes of the Canidae or dog family, native to East Asia and widely introduced elsewhere in other cool parts of Eurasia.

race /ɹeɪs/ races n
ras wedstrijd
race wedloop
A contest between people, animals, vehicles, etc. where the goal is to be the first to reach some objective.
ras
A large group of people distinguished from others on the basis of common physical characteristics, such as skin color or hair type.
A large group of people distinguished from others on the basis of shared characteristics or qualities, for example social qualities.
(animal husbandry) A breed or strain of domesticated animal.
ras afkomst
A large group of people distinguished from others on the basis of a common heritage.
ras afkomst soort
A group of sentient beings, particularly people, distinguished by common ancestry, heritage or characteristics (see Wikipedia's article on historical definitions of race):

race /ɹeɪs/ v
racen rennen wedlopen
razen
(intransitive) To move or drive at high speed; to hurry or speed.

race against time races against time n
race tegen de klok
(idiomatic) A situation in which something must be done hurriedly, before a deadline.

race car race cars n
raceauto racewagen
A car designed for use on racetracks in motor racing events.

race relations n
rassenrelaties
The patterns of behaviour between ethnic groups of people

race to the bottom races to the bottom n
race naar de bodem wedloop naar de bodem

racehorse racehorses n
renpaard
A horse that competes in races.

raceme /ɹeɪˈsim/ /ɹəˈsim/ /ˈɹæsim/ /ˈɹæsiːm/ racemes n
tros
(botany) An indeterminate inflorescence in which the flowers are arranged along a single central axis.

racemic /ɹəˈsiːmɪk/ adj
racemisch
(chemistry) Containing equal amounts of dextrorotatory (+) and levorotatory (−) stereoisomers and therefore not being optically active

racemose /ˈɹæsəməʊz/ adj
racemeus
(botany) Having flowers arranged along a single central axis, as in a raceme, spike, or catkin.

racetrack /ˈɹeɪsˌtɹæk/ racetracks n
racebaan renbaan
A course over which any type of races are run.

racial discrimination n
rassendiscriminatie
Discrimination on grounds of race or ethnicity.

racial profiling racial profilings n
etnische profilering
(public policy, law enforcement) The practice (usually considered discreditable), by some police and other officials, of treating members of certain racial groups as more likely to be involved in criminal or other antisocial behavior than members of other racial groups.

racial segregation racial segregations n
rassenscheiding rassensegregatie

racism /ˈɹeɪsɪzm̩/ racisms n
racisme
Prejudice or discrimination based upon race or ethnicity; (countable) an action of such discrimination.

racist /ˈɹeɪ.sɪst/ /ˈɹæɪ.sɪst/ more racist most racist adj
racistisch
Constituting, exhibiting, advocating, or pertaining to racism.

racist /ˈɹeɪ.sɪst/ /ˈɹæɪ.sɪst/ racists n
racist
A person who believes in or supports racism; a person who believes that a particular race is superior to others, or who discriminates against other races.

rack /ɹæk/ racks n
rek schap
A series of one or more shelves, stacked one above the other
rek
Any of various kinds of frame for holding luggage or other objects on a vehicle or vessel.
pijnbank
(historical) A device, incorporating a ratchet, used to torture victims by stretching them beyond their natural limits.

rack /ɹæk/ v
klaren
(brewing) To clarify, and thereby deter further fermentation of, beer, wine or cider by draining or siphoning it from the dregs.

rack one's brain v
zich suf piekeren
(figuratively) To struggle to think of or remember something.

racket /ˈɹækɪt/ rackets n
racket
(countable, sports) An implement with a handle connected to a round frame strung with wire, sinew, or plastic cords, and used to hit a ball, such as in tennis or a birdie in badminton.
lawaai herrie
A loud noise.
fraude zwendel
An illegal scheme for profit; a fraud or swindle; or both coinstantiated.

rackett /ˈɹækɪt/ racketts n
ranket
(musical instruments) An old wind instrument of the double bassoon kind, having ventages but not keys.

radar /ˈɹeɪ.dɑɹ/ /ˈɹeɪ.dɑː(ɹ)/ [ˈɹeɪ.ɾɑɹ] radars n
radar
(uncountable) A method of detecting distant objects and determining their position, velocity, or other characteristics by analysis of sent radio waves (usually microwaves) reflected from their surfaces

radar gun radar guns n
lasergun
A hand-held (or mounted) device that emits a radar beam and uses the Doppler effect to measure the velocity of moving objects (especially traffic).

radian /ˈɹeɪdiən/ radians n
radiaal
(geometry) In the International System of Units, the derived unit of plane angular measure of angle equal to the angle subtended at the centre of a circle by an arc of its circumference equal in length to the radius of the circle. Symbol: rad.

radiance /ˈɹeɪdi.əns/ radiances n
uitstraling
The quality or state of being radiant; shining, bright or splendid.

radiation /ɹaɪ.di.ˈaɪ.ʃən/ /ɹæ.di.ˈeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɹeɪ.di.ˈeɪ.ʃən/ radiations n
straling
The shooting forth of anything from a point or surface, like diverging rays of light.
The process of radiating waves or particles.
Radioactive energy.

radiation dose radiation doses n
stralingsdosis
(physics) The amount of radiation to which something is exposed.

radiation sickness radiation sicknesses n
stralingsziekte
(medicine, pathology) Any illness produced by ionizing radiation with symptoms ranging from nausea to death.

radiator /ˈreːdijeː(j)tɐ/ /ˈrædɪeɪ̯tə/ /ˈrɛjdɪjɛjtə/ /ˈɹej.di(j)ˌej.tɚ/ radiators n
radiator
(automotive) A device that lowers engine coolant temperature by conducting heat to the air, through metal fins.
(of buildings) A finned metal fixture that carries hot water or steam in order to heat a room.

radicalism radicalisms n
radicalisme

radicalization radicalizations n
radicalisering
the process of radicalizing

radicalize v
radicaliseren
(intransitive) To become radical; to adopt a radical political stance.

radio /ˈɹeɪdiˌoʊ/ /ˈɹeɪdiˌəʊ/ radios n
radio
(uncountable) The technology that allows for the transmission of sound or other signals by modulation of electromagnetic waves.
(countable) A device that can capture (receive) the signal sent over radio waves and render the modulated signal as sound.
(countable) A device that can transmit radio signals.

radio amateur radio amateurs n
radioamateur
A person who practises the hobby of amateur radio. Radio amateurs must possess a licence issued by the relevant authority in the country in which they live, and must pass an exam before they can obtain a licence to operate.

radio button radio buttons n
keuzerondje radioknop
(graphical user interface) Any of a group of widgets in a graphical user interface that is used to select one of a group of options; the selection of any one deselects the others.

radio clock radio clocks n
radioklok
A clock that is synchronized to a remote time standard by means of radio signals

radio drama /ˈɹeɪdiˌoʊ dɹɑmə/ /ˈɹeɪdiˌəʊ dɹɑːmə/ radio dramas n
hoorspel luisterspel radiodrama
Dramatized, purely acoustic performance, broadcast on radio or published on audio media, such as tape or CD.

radio frequency radio frequencies n
radiofrequentie
(uncountable) That part of the electromagnetic spectrum, between about 3 kHz and 300 MHz, within which radio waves are transmitted.

radio silence /ˈɹeɪ.di.oʊ ˌsaɪ.ləns/ /ˈɹeɪ.di.əʊ ˌsaɪ.ləns/ radio silences n
radiostilte
(figurative) A period of time during which nothing is heard from a person or organization, especially when such communication would normally be expected.

radio station radio stations n
radiostation
An installation of a radio transmitter, and possibly a receiver, for the purpose of broadcasting or communication; usually refers to a broadcast station in non-technical usage.

radio telescope radio telescopes n
radiotelescoop
(astronomy) A device for observing astronomical sources of radio waves, normally having one or more large parabolic dishes.

radio wave radio waves n
radiogolf
(physics) electromagnetic radiation having a wavelength between about .5 centimeters and 30,000 meters; used for the broadcasting of radio and television signals.

radio-controlled car radio-controlled cars n
autootje op afstandsbediening
a model car controlled by radio waves from a battery-powered remote control unit.

radioactive /ˌɹeɪdioʊˈaktɪv/ /ˌɹeɪdioʊˈæktɪv/ more radioactive most radioactive adj
radioactief
Exhibiting radioactivity.

radioactive dating radioactive datings n
radiometrische datering

radioactive fallout radioactive fallouts n
fall-out
Material settling from a radioactive plume, and its subsequent surface deposition.

radioactive waste radioactive wastes n
radioactief afval
Waste containing radioactive nuclides.

radioactivity radioactivities n
radioactiviteit
Spontaneous emission of ionizing radiation as a consequence of a nuclear reaction, or directly from the breakdown of an unstable nucleus.
The radiation so emitted; including gamma rays, alpha particles, neutrons, electrons, positrons, etc.

radiochemistry n
radiochemie
(chemistry) the chemistry of radioactive substances

radiology n
radiologie
(medicine) The specialty of medical imaging and its interpretation, originally and especially radiography#Noun but now including all imaging modalities, including ones that use no radiation#Noun (such as ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging).

radiometer radiometers n
radiometer
A device that measures radiant energy.

radioplay radioplays n
hoorspel luisterspel radiodrama
(authorship) A script for a story to be produced as a radio show, such as a radio drama.

radiotherapist radiotherapists n
radiotherapeut radiotherapeute
A therapist who specialises in radiotherapy

radiotherapy radiotherapies n
radiotherapie bestraling
Synonym of radiation therapy.

radish /ˈɹadɪʃ/ /ˈɹædɪʃ/ /ˈɹɛdɪʃ/ radishes n
radijs radijsje rammenas
A plant of the Brassicaceae family, Raphanus sativus or Raphanus raphanistrum subsp. sativus, having an edible root.

radium /ˈɹeɪ.di.əm/ /ˈɹeɪ.dɪ.əm/ radiums n
radium
The chemical element (symbol Ra) with an atomic number of 88. It is a soft, shiny and silvery radioactive alkaline earth metal.

radius /ˈɹeɪ.di.əs/ radii radiuses n
radius spaakbeen
(zoology) The lighter bone (or fused portion of bone) in the forelimb of an animal.
straal
(geometry) The length of this line segment.

radix /ɹeɪ.dɪks/ radices radixes n
grondtal
(mathematics) The number of distinct symbols used to represent numbers in a particular base, as ten for decimal.

radon /ˈɹeɪdɒn/ n
radon
The chemical element (symbol Rn, formerly Ro) with atomic number 86. It is an odorless, colorless, chemically inert but radioactive noble gas.

raffia /ˈɹæfiə/ raffias n
raffia
A fibrous material used for tying plants, originating from the leaves of raffia palm trees (genus Raphia).

raft /ɹæft/ /ɹɑːft/ rafts n
vlot rubberboot
A flat-bottomed craft able to float and drift on water, used for transport or as a waterborne platform.

rafter /ˈɹæftəɹ/ /ˈɹɑːftə(ɹ)/ rafters n
dakspant
(architecture) One of a series of sloped beams that extend from the ridge or hip to the downslope perimeter or eave, designed to support the roof deck and its associated loads.

rag /ɹæɡ/ rags n
vod lap lor klodde lompen
A piece of old cloth, especially one used for cleaning, patching, etc.; a tattered piece of cloth; a shred or tatter.
rag
A ragtime song, dance or piece of music. [from 19th c.]
zeil zeildoek
(nautical, slang) A sail, or any piece of canvas.
rioolkrant sufferd
(slang, pejorative) A newspaper or magazine, especially one whose journalism is considered to be of poor quality.

rag doll rag dolls n
kloddenpop lappenpop voddenpop
A doll made from cloth and stuffed with rags.

ragamuffin /ˈɹæɡəˌmʌfɪn/ ragamuffins n
schooiertje
A dirty, shabbily-clothed child; an urchin.

rage /ɹeɪd͡ʒ/ rages n
woede toorn razernij furie
Violent uncontrolled anger.
rage
A current fashion or fad.

rage /ɹeɪd͡ʒ/ v
woeden
(intransitive) To act or speak in heightened anger.
razen
(sometimes, figurative) To move with great violence, as a storm etc.

ragged /ˈɹæɡɪd/ more ragged most ragged adj
haveloos
Wearing tattered clothes.

ragger raggers n
hondentouw
A toy for dogs, resembling intertwined strands of rope.

raging /ˈɹeɪd͡ʒɪŋ/ more raging most raging adj
razend
Volatile, very active or unpredictable.

ragout /ɹæˈɡuː/ /ˈɹæɡuː/ ragouts n
ragout
a stew of meat and vegetables mixed together

ragtag more ragtag most ragtag adj
versleten
Unkempt, shabby, or in a state of disrepair.
allegaartje
Very diverse; having irregular and dissimilar components.

ragweed ragweeds n
ambrosia
A plant of the genus Ambrosia. These weeds are particularly noted for producing pollen which people with hay fever are allergic to.

raid /ɹeɪd/ raids n
razzia
An attack or invasion for the purpose of making arrests, seizing property, or plundering.

rail /ɹeɪl/ [ɹeɪɫ] rails n
rail regel
A horizontal bar extending between supports and used for support or as a barrier; a railing.
ral
Any of several birds in the family Rallidae.
rail
The metal bar forming part of the track for a railroad.

railcar railcars n
railbus
(rail) A self-propelled railway vehicle for passengers, similar to a bus.
motorrijtuig railbus
(rail) A powered single railway vehicle designed for passenger transport, with a driver's cab in both ends; Not to be confused with motor coach/motorcar, which is a powered railway vehicle capable to haul a train.

railing /ˈɹeɪlɪŋ/ railings n
hekwerk
A fence or barrier consisting of one or more horizontal rails and vertical supports.

railroad /ˈɹeɪlɹoʊd/ /ˈɹeɪlɹəʊd/ /ˈɹeɪɹoʊd/ railroads n
sneltreinprocedure
(figuratively) A procedure conducted in haste without due consideration.

railroad /ˈɹeɪlɹoʊd/ /ˈɹeɪlɹəʊd/ /ˈɹeɪɹoʊd/ v
versporen
(transitive) To transport via railroad.
(een) spoorweg(en) uitbaten
(intransitive) To operate a railroad.
(intransitive) To engage in a hobby pertaining to railroads.
aan het spoor werken
(intransitive) To work for a railroad.
(role-playing games) To force characters to complete a task before allowing the plot to continue.
(iets) er (met de knoet) doorjagen
(transitive) To manipulate and hasten a procedure, as of formal approval of a law or resolution.

railroad car railroad cars n
wagon rijtuig
(US) Any railway vehicle or rolling stock.

railroad tie railroad ties n
biel biels dwarsligger
(rail transport, US) A heavy, preserved piece of hewn timber laid crossways to and supporting the rails of a railroad or a member of similar shape and function of another material such as concrete.

railway /ˈɹeɪlˌweɪ/ railways n
spoorwegen spoorweg
(chiefly, UK, Ireland, and, Commonwealth) A transport system using rails used to move passengers or goods.
spoorweg ijzerbaan ijzerenweg
(chiefly, UK, Ireland, and, Commonwealth) A track, consisting of parallel rails, over which wheeled vehicles such as trains may travel.

railway gun railway guns n
spoorwegkanon
(military) A massive and heavy mobile artillery gun, built, transported by, and fired from a specially designed rail car.

railway line railway lines n
spoorlijn spoorweglijn
(chiefly, UK) A group of railway tracks running parallel, allowing one track to be used for each direction (a double-track railway line), or allowing segregation of fast trains from stopping trains (a four-track railway line).

railway station railway stations n
spoorwegstation treinstation
(British) A place where trains stop for passengers to embark and disembark.

railway track railway tracks n
spoor
A pair of parallel rails along which a railway train runs.

railwayman railwaymen n
spoorwegman
A man who works on a railway.

rain /ɹeɪn/ rains n
regen
Condensed water falling from a cloud.
(figuratively) Any matter moving or falling, usually through air, and especially if liquid or otherwise figuratively identifiable with raindrops.
(figuratively) An instance of particles or larger pieces of matter moving or falling through air.

rain /ɹeɪn/ v
regenen
(impersonal) To have rain fall from the sky.
(transitive) To issue (something) in large quantities.

rain cats and dogs v
pijpenstelen regenen regenen dat het giet
(impersonal, idiomatic) To rain very heavily.

rain check rain checks n
tegoedhoudertje uitstel maar geen afstel
(idiomatic) In social interactions, a deferred invitation, or deferred acceptance of an invitation.

rain cloud rain clouds n
regenwolk nimbuswolk
A cloud from which rain is falling or may fall.

rain gauge rain gauges n
regenmeter
(meteorology) A device used in meteorology to measure rainfall.

rain on someone's parade v
de feestvreugde bederven
(figuratively) To disappoint or discourage someone by ruining or criticising their plans or aspirations.

rain shower rain showers n
regenbui
(weather) A short, mild period of rainfall.

rainbow /ˈɹeɪmboʊ/ /ˈɹeɪnboʊ/ /ˈɹeɪnbəʊ/ adj
bont meerkleurig veelkleurig
Multicolored, especially if in rainbow order.

rainbow /ˈɹeɪmboʊ/ /ˈɹeɪnboʊ/ /ˈɹeɪnbəʊ/ rainbows n
regenboog
A multicoloured arch in the sky, produced by prismatic refraction of light within droplets of rain in the air.
prisma
Any prismatic refraction of light showing a spectrum of colours.
gamma
(often used with “of”) A wide assortment; a varied multitude.

rainbow family rainbow families n
regenbooggezin
A family in which both the parents are LGBT+.

rainbow flag rainbow flags n
regenboogvlag
A rainbow-striped flag, typically consisting of six horizontal bars (from top to bottom: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and violet), used as a symbol of LGBT pride and LGBT social movements.

rainbow trout rainbow trout rainbow trouts n
regenboogforel
(usually, countable) A trout of the species Oncorhynchus mykiss, that has black spots and a pink streak running along the body.

raincoat /ˈɹeɪnkoʊt/ /ˈɹeɪnkəʊt/ raincoats n
regenjas
A waterproof coat to be worn in the rain.

raindrop /ˈɹeɪndɹɑp/ /ˈɹeɪndɹɒp/ raindrops n
regendruppel
A single droplet of rainwater that has just fallen or is falling from the sky.

rainfall rainfalls n
neerslag regenval
(meteorology) the amount of rain that falls on a single occasion

rainforest rainforests n
regenwoud
A forest in a climate with high annual rainfall and no dry season.

rainwater rainwaters n
regenwater
Water (for a house etc) sourced from rain which has not joined a spring, stream or river, pond, lake or sea.

rainy /ˈɹeɪni/ rainier rainiest adj
regenachtig
Pouring with rain; wet; showery

rainy season rainy seasons n
regentijd
The portion of the year during which the most rain falls.

raise /ɹeɪz/ raises n
opslag
(US) Ellipsis of pay raise.: an increase in wages or salary.

raise /ɹeɪz/ v
ophogen
op de been brengen opheffen
To bring into being; to produce; to cause to arise, come forth, or appear.

raise up v
optillen
(transitive) To raise (put at a higher level)

raised bog raised bogs n
hoogveen

raisin /ˈɹeɪzən/ /ˈɹiːzən/ raisins n
rozijn
A dried grape.

raison d'être /ˌɹeɪzɒ̃ ˈdɛtɹə/ /ˌɹɛzɒ̃ ˈdɛtɹə/ raison d'être raison d'êtres raisons d'être n
raison d'être
Reason for being. The claimed reason for the existence of something or someone; the sole or ultimate purpose of something or someone.

rajadhiraja rajadhirajas n
rajadhiraja
A prestigious royal ruler in South and Southeast Asia.

rake /ɹeɪk/ rakes n
hark riek gritsel
(agriculture, horticulture) A garden tool with a row of pointed teeth fixed to a long handle, used for collecting debris, grass, etc., for flattening the ground, or for loosening soil; also, a similar wheel-mounted tool drawn by a horse or a tractor.
losbol
A person (usually a man) who is stylish but habituated to hedonistic and immoral conduct.

rake /ɹeɪk/ v
harken gritselen rakelen
(ambitransitive, also, figurative) To move (a beam of light, a glance with the eyes, etc.) across (something) with a long side-to-side motion; specifically (often, military) to use a weapon to fire at (something) with a side-to-side motion; to spray with gunfire.
To act upon with a rake, or as if with a rake.
uitkammen
(ambitransitive, figurative) To search through (thoroughly).

rally /ˈɹæli/ v
verzamelen
(intransitive) To come into orderly arrangement; to renew order, or united effort, as troops scattered or put to flight; to assemble.
herstellen
(business, trading, of the market, stocks etc., intransitive) To recover strength after a decline in prices.

ram /ɹæm/ rams n
ram
(zoology, agriculture) A male sheep, typically uncastrated.

ram /ɹæm/ v
rammen
(ambitransitive) To collide with (an object), usually with the intention of damaging it or disabling its function.
(transitive) To strike (something) hard, especially with an implement.

rambling /ˈɹæm.blɪŋ/ ramblings n
gebazel onsamenhangend gepraat
A long meandering talk with no specific topic or direction.
omzwerving wandeltocht
A gentle hike.

rambunctious /ɹæmˈbʌŋ(k)ʃəs/ more rambunctious most rambunctious adj
onstuimig wild
(chiefly, US, informal) Boisterous, energetic, noisy, and difficult to control.

rambutan [ɹamˈbjʉːtən] [ɹæmˈbuːtən] rambutans n
ramboetan
The fruit of this tree.

ramekin /ˈɹæm(ɪ)kɪn/ ramekins n
ovenschaaltje
A cheese- or meat-based dish baked in a small mold.

ramification /ɹæmɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌɹæməfəˈkeɪʃən/ ramifications n
vertakking uitwaaiering
(botany, anatomy, also, figurative) A branching-out, the act or result of developing branches; specifically the divergence of the stem and limbs of a plant into smaller ones, or of similar developments in blood vessels, anatomical structures etc.
(mathematics) An arrangement of branches.

ramp /ɹæmp/ ramps n
helling
An inclined surface that connects two levels; an incline.
ramp
(skating) A construction used to do skating tricks, usually in the form of part of a pipe.

rampant /ˈɹæm.pənt/ more rampant most rampant adj
steigerend
(originally) Rearing on both hind legs with the forelegs extended.
hellend
(architecture) Tilted, said of an arch with one side higher than the other, or a vault whose two abutments are located on an inclined plane.
ongebreideld ongecontroleerd woekerend
Unrestrained or unchecked, usually in a negative manner.
ongebreideld steigerend uit de hand gelopen
Rife, or occurring widely, frequently or menacingly.

rampart /ˈɹæm.pɑː(ɹ)t/ ramparts n
wal
A defensive mound of earth or a wall with a broad top and usually a stone parapet; a wall-like ridge of earth, stones or debris; an embankment for defensive purpose.
bolwerk
A defensive structure; a protective barrier; a bulwark.

ramraid ramraids n
ramkraak

ramshackle /ˈɹæmˌʃæk.əl/ more ramshackle most ramshackle adj
bouwvallig gammel
In disrepair or disorder; poorly maintained; lacking upkeep, usually of buildings or vehicles.

ramsons n
daslook
A wild relative of chives, Allium ursinum, having edible leaves and roots.

ranch /ɹænt͡ʃ/ /ɹɑːntʃ/ ranches n
landgoed veefokkerij
A large plot of land used for raising cattle, sheep or other livestock.
ranch
A small farm that cultivates vegetables and/or livestock, especially one in the Southwestern United States.

rancor /ˈɹæŋ.kɚ/ rancors n
rancune wrok
(American spelling) A feeling of long-lasting ire for another, sometimes to the point of hatred, over a perceived wrongdoing; bitterness.

random /ˈɹændəm/ more random most random adj
toevallig willekeurig lukraak
Having unpredictable outcomes and, in the ideal case, all outcomes equally probable; resulting from such selection; lacking statistical correlation.

random sample random samples n
aselecte steekproef
(statistics) A sample randomly taken from an investigated population.

randy /ˈɹændi/ randier randiest adj
grof rauw
(chiefly, Scotland) Rude or coarse in manner.

randy /ˈɹændi/ randies n
geus
impudent beggar
manwijf virago
virago

range /ɹeɪnd͡ʒ/ ranges n
bergketen
A line or series of mountains, buildings, etc.
fornuis
A fireplace; a fire or other cooking apparatus; now specifically, a large cooking stove with many hotplates.
oefenterrein
An area for military training or equipment testing.
bereik
The maximum distance or reach of capability (of a weapon, radio, detector, etc.).
(mathematics) The set of values (points) which a function can obtain.
(music) The scale of all the tones a voice or an instrument can produce.
afstand spreiding spreidingsbreedte
(statistics) The length of the smallest interval which contains all the data in a sample; the difference between the largest and smallest observations in the sample.
verspreidingsgebied
(ecology) The geographical area or zone where a species is normally naturally found.

rank /ɹæŋk/ more rank most rank ranker rankest adj
rans ranzig stinkend
Having a very strong and bad taste or odor.

rank /ɹæŋk/ ranks n
gelid rij
A row of people or things organized in a grid pattern, often soldiers.
rij
(chess) One of the eight horizontal lines of squares on a chessboard (i.e., those identified by a number).
register werk
(music) In a pipe organ, a set of pipes of a certain quality for which each pipe corresponds to one key or pedal.
rang
A hierarchical level in an organization such as the military.

rank and file n
manschappen
Enlisted soldiers in a military organization, as would be arrayed in a grid pattern with ranks and files.

ranking /ˈɹæn.kɪŋ/ /ˈɹæŋ.kɪŋ/ more ranking most ranking adj
geplaatst
(in combination) Having a specified rank.
superieur beter
Superior in rank.

ranking /ˈɹæn.kɪŋ/ /ˈɹæŋ.kɪŋ/ rankings n
rangschikking klassement plaats rang ranking
One’s relative placement in a list.

rankle /ˈɹæŋ.kəl/ v
irriteren steken woekeren
(transitive, or, intransitive) To cause irritation or deep bitterness.
etteren twijfelen verergeren
(intransitive) To fester.

ransack /ˈɹænsæk/ v
plunderen
(transitive) To loot or pillage. See also sack.

ransom /ˈɹænsəm/ ransoms n
losgeld losprijs
(historical, legal, UK) A sum paid for the pardon of some great offence and the discharge of the offender; also, a fine paid in lieu of corporal punishment.

ransomware n
gijzelsoftware ransomware
(computer security) Malware that holds the data of a computer user for ransom, usually requiring or claiming to require payment to restore access.

rant /ɹænt/ rants n
tirade
A criticism done by ranting.
geraas holle frasen
A wild, emotional, and sometimes incoherent articulation.

rant /ɹænt/ v
declameren schetteren uitvaren
To speak or shout at length in uncontrollable anger.
oreren
To criticize by ranting.

rap /ɹæp/ raps n
klap
(countable) A sharp blow with something hard.

rap /ɹæp/ v
rappen
(ambitransitive) To speak (lyrics) in the style of rap music.

rap music n
rap
(music genre) Hip-hop music, especially when focused on rapping.

rap sheet rap sheets n
strafblad
(US, law, criminology) A printed police record of an individual's citations, arrests, convictions, and incarcerations, usually in a single jurisdiction.

rapable more rapable most rapable adj
verkrachtbaar
Capable of, or suitable for, being raped.

rapacious /ɹəˈpeɪ.ʃəs/ more rapacious most rapacious adj
roofzuchtig
Given to taking by force or plundering; aggressively greedy.

rape /ɹeɪp/ rapes n
verkrachting
The act of forcing sex upon another person without their consent or against their will; originally coitus forced by a man on a woman, but now generally any sex act forced by any person upon another person; by extension, any non-consensual sex act forced on or perpetrated by any being. [from 15th c.]

rape /ɹeɪp/ v
verkrachten schenden
(transitive) To carry (someone, especially a woman) off against their will, especially for sex; to abduct. [from 15th c.]
(transitive) To plunder, to destroy or despoil. [from 17th c.]
(slang, sometimes, offensive) To overpower, destroy (someone); to trounce. [from 20th c.]
verkrachten
(chiefly, transitive) To force sexual intercourse or other penetrative sexual activity upon (someone) without their consent. [from 16th c.]

rape culture rape cultures n
verkrachtingscultuur
(agriculture) The cultivation (growing or production) of rape.
A culture, environment or society where rape (a form of sexual assault) is common, and in which social attitudes or practices work to trivialize sexual violence, make rape seem normal, or shift responsibility from rapists to rape victims. [from 20th c.]

rapeseed rapeseeds n
koolzaad
The seed of the rape plant, Brassica napus, used widely for animal feed and vegetable oil.

rapeseed oil rapeseed oils n
koolzaadolie
A thick brownish-yellow oil expressed from rapeseed, used chiefly for lubricating and in the manufacture of soap and india rubber.

rapid /ˈɹæpɪd/ more rapid most rapid rapider rapidest adj
snel snelle
Very swift or quick.

rapid /ˈɹæpɪd/ rapids n
stroomversnelling
(often, in the plural) A rough section of a river or stream which is difficult to navigate due to the swift and turbulent motion of the water.

rapier /ˈɹeɪpˌɪə(ɹ)/ rapiers n
rapier
A slender, straight, sharply pointed sword (double-edged, single-edged or edgeless).

rapine /ˈɹæpaɪn/ rapines n
roof
The seizure of someone's property by force; pillage, plunder.

rapine /ˈɹæpaɪn/ v
plunderen
(transitive) To plunder.

rapist /ˈɹeɪpɪst/ rapists n
verkrachter verkrachtster
A person who has committed rape.

rappel /ɹæˈpɛl/ v
abseilen
To abseil.

rapper /ˈɹæpɚ/ rappers n
rapper
(music) A performer of rap music, or someone who raps in any form of music.

rapport /ɹæˈpoʊɹ/ /ɹæˈpɔɹ/ /ɹəˈpoʊɹ/ /ɹəˈpɔɹ/ rapports n
verstandhouding
A relationship of mutual trust and respect. A close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other's feelings or ideas and communicate well.

rapt /ˈɹæpt/ more rapt most rapt adj
gefascineerd
(comparable) Very interested, involved in something, absorbed, transfixed; fascinated or engrossed.

rapture /ˈɹaptʃə/ /ˈɹæpt͡ʃɚ/ /ˈɹɛptʃɘ/ raptures n
extase verrukking vervoering
Extreme pleasure, happiness or excitement.
verrukking wegvoering
In some forms of fundamentalist Protestant eschatology, the event when Jesus returns and gathers the souls of living and deceased believers. (Usually "the rapture".)

rara avis /-ˈæviːs/ /-ˈævɪs/ /-ˈɑːviːs/ /-ˈɑːvɪs/ /ˌɹɑɹi ˈeɪvis/ /ˌɹɑɹə ˈeɪvɪs/ /ˌɹɑːɹaɪ-/ /ˌɹɑːɹiː ˈeɪviːs/ /ˌɹɑːɹə ˈeɪvɪs/ /ˌɹɛː-/ /ˌɹɛːɹaɪ-/ /ˌɹɛːɹiː-/ rara avises rarae aves raræ aves n
rare vogel vreemde eend vreemde vogel
(figuratively) A rare or unique, and thus outstanding or unusual, person or thing; a rare bird.

rare /ɹɛə(ɹ)/ /ɹɛɚ/ /ɹɛɹ/ [ɹɜɹ] more rare most rare rarer rarest adj
zeldzaam
Very uncommon; scarce.
halfrauw saignant
(cooking) Particularly of meat, especially beefsteak: cooked very lightly, so the meat is still red.

rarely /ɹeə.liː/ /ɹeəɹliː/ /ˈɹɛəɹli/ /ˈɹɛːli/ more rarely most rarely rarelier rareliest adv
zelden
Not occurring at a regular interval; seldom; not often. [from 16th c.]

rarity /ˈɹæ.ɹɪ.tɪ/ /ˈɹɛə.ɹə.ti/ /ˈɹɛɹ.ə.ti/ rarities n
zeldzaamheid
A measure of the scarcity of an object.
rariteit zeldzaamheid
A rare object.

rascal /ˈɹæskl̩/ /ˈɹɑːskl̩/ more rascal most rascal adj
gemeen ordinair vulgair
(archaic) Low; lowly, part of or belonging to the common rabble.

rascal /ˈɹæskl̩/ /ˈɹɑːskl̩/ rascals n
bengel rakker rekel vlegel deugniet doerak
Sometimes diminutive: a cheeky person or creature; a troublemaker.

rash /ɹæʃ/ rasher rashest adj
onbezonnen
Acting too quickly without considering the consequences and risks; not careful; hasty.

rash /ɹæʃ/ rashes n
uitslag huiduitslag
(dermatology, symptom) An area of inflamed and irritated skin characterized by reddened spots that may be filled with fluid or pus; also, preceded by a descriptive word (rare, or, obsolete) , an illness characterized by a type of rash.

rasp /ɹæsp/ /ɹɑːsp/ rasps n
rasp
A coarse file, on which the cutting prominences are distinct points raised by the oblique stroke of a sharp punch, instead of lines raised by a chisel, as on the true file.

raspberry /ˈɹæzbɹi/ /ˈɹæzˌbɛɹi/ /ˈɹɑːzb(ə)ɹi/ raspberrier raspberriest adj
frambozen- frambozenrood
Containing or having the flavor/flavour of raspberries.

raspberry /ˈɹæzbɹi/ /ˈɹæzˌbɛɹi/ /ˈɹɑːzb(ə)ɹi/ raspberries n
framboos frambozenstruik
The plant Rubus idaeus.
framboos
The juicy aggregate fruit of these plants.
frambozenrood framboos
A red colour, the colour of a ripe raspberry.

raspberry beetle raspberry beetles n
frambozenkever
Byturus tomentosus, a beetle in the fruitworm family, which feeds on raspberry, blackberry, and loganberry plants.

raspy /ˈɹæsp.i/ /ˈɹɑː.spɪ/ raspier raspiest adj
rauw
(of sound, especially vocal quality) Rough, raw.

rat /ɹæt/ rats n
rat bruine rat rioolrat zwarte rat
(zoology) A medium-sized rodent belonging to the genus Rattus.

rat king rat kings n
rattenkoning
A conglomeration of rats whose tails have become knotted or stuck together.

rat poison rat poisons n
rattengif
Poison used to kill rats and other rodents.

ratatouille /ɹæt.əˈtuː.i/ /ɹæt.əˈtwiː/ ratatouilles n
ratatouille
A traditional French Provençal stewed vegetable dish consisting primarily of tomatoes, zucchini and eggplant.

ratchet /ˈɹæt͡ʃɪt/ ratchets n
pal
A pawl, click, or detent for holding or propelling a ratchet wheel, or ratch, etc.

ratchet wrench ratchet wrenches n
ratelschroevendraaier
A wrench, implementing a ratchet mechanism, usually used with a set of sockets to engage the head of a bolt or similar.

rate /ɹeɪt/ rates n
verhouding
The proportional relationship between one amount, value etc. and another. [from 15th c.]
tarief
A wage calculated in relation to a unit of time.

rate /ɹeɪt/ v
beoordelen
(transitive) To assign or be assigned a particular rank or level.

rather /ˈɹaː.ðə/ /ˈɹæ.ðə/ /ˈɹæðɚ/ /ˈɹɑː.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈɹʌ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˌɹɑːˈðɜː(ɹ)/ adv
eerder meer
liever
Used to specify a choice or preference; preferably, in preference to. (Now usually followed by than) [from 9th c.]
daarentegen
(conjunctive) Used to introduce a contradiction; on the contrary. [from 14th c.]
tamelijk vrij nogal redelijk best wel
(degree) Somewhat, quite; to an unexpected degree. [from 16th c.]

rather than preposition
in plaats van
instead of; in preference to.

ratification ratifications n
ratificatie

ratify /ˈɹætəfaɪ/ /ˈɹætɪfaɪ/ v
ratificeren bekrachtigen
(transitive) To give formal consent to; make officially valid, sign off on.

ration /ˈɹæʃən/ rations n
rantsoen
A portion of some limited resource allocated to a person or group.

ration /ˈɹæʃən/ v
rantsoeneren
(transitive) To portion out (especially during a shortage of supply); to limit access to.

rational /ˈɹæʃ(ə)nəl/ more rational most rational adj
rationeel redelijk verstandelijk
Logically sound; not self-contradictory or otherwise absurd.
rationeel rationele
(mathematics, arithmetic, number theory, not comparable) Of a number, capable of being expressed as the ratio of two integers.

rational number rational numbers n
rationaal getal
(mathematics) A number that can be expressed as the ratio of two integers.

rationale /ˌɹæʃ.əˈnæl/ /ˌɹæʃ.əˈnɑːl/ rationales rationalia n
ratio
An explanation of the basis or fundamental reasons for something.
onderbouwing
A justification or rationalization for something.

rationalism rationalisms n
rationalisme
(philosophy) The theory that the reason is a source of knowledge independent of and superior to sense perception.

rationalist rationalists n
rationalist
A person who follows the philosophy of rationalism

rationality rationalities n
rationaliteit
The quality or state of being rational; due exercise of reason; reasonableness.

rationalization rationalizations n
rationalisatie
A statement of one's motives, or of the causes of some event.
(psychiatry) The concealment of true motivation in some non-threatening way.

rationing rationings n
rantsoenering
Controlled distribution of scarce resources such as food or fuel; used typically in wartime.

ratline /ˈɹætlɪn/ ratlines n
rattenlijn
(historical, in plural) A system of escape routes for Nazis and other fascists fleeing Europe in the aftermath of World War II.

rats /ɹæts/ interjection
verdorie
(informal) Expression of annoyance or disgust; damn, darn. [from 1886]

rattail /ˈɹæt.teɪl/ rattails n
rattenstaart
A hairstyle characterized by a long lock of tail-like hair dangling from the back of the head.

rattan /ɹəˈtan/ /ɹəˈtæn/ /ˈɹatan/ rattans n
rotan
Any of several species of climbing palm of the genus Calamus.
(by extension) A cane made from this material.

rattle /ˈɹæ.təl/ [ˈɹæ.tɫ̩] rattles n
rammelaar
A baby’s toy designed to make sound when shaken, usually containing loose grains or pellets in a hollow container. [from 16th c.]
ratel
(musical instruments) A musical instrument that makes a rattling sound. [from 17th c.]
(zoology) The set of rings at the end of a rattlesnake's tail which produce a rattling sound. [from 17th c.]
gerammel geratel
Rattling sound.
geratel
(now, rare) Noisy, rapid talk; babble. [from 17th c.]
ratelaar
A noisy, senseless talker; a jabberer. [from 17th c.]

rattle /ˈɹæ.təl/ [ˈɹæ.tɫ̩] v
ratelen
(transitive, ergative) To create a rattling sound by shaking or striking.
(intransitive) To make a rattling noise; to make noise by or from shaking.
To make a clatter with one's voice; to talk rapidly and idly; often with on or away.
alarmeren verontrusten
(transitive, figurative, informal) To scare, startle, unsettle, or unnerve.
rammelen ratelen
To drive or ride briskly, so as to make a clattering.

rattlesnake /ˈɹæt.əlˌsneɪk/ rattlesnakes n
ratelslang
Any of various venomous American snakes, of genera Crotalus and Sistrurus, having a rattle at the end of its tail.

ravage /ˈɹævɪd͡ʒ/ v
verwoesten teisteren
(transitive) To devastate, destroy or lay waste to something.

ravages n
verwoesting
Harsh damage.

raven /ˈɹeɪvən/ adj
ravenzwart
Of the color of the raven; jet-black

raven /ˈɹeɪvən/ ravens n
raaf
(countable) Any of several, generally large and lustrous black species of birds in the genus Corvus, especially the common raven, Corvus corax.

ravenous /ˈɹævənəs/ more ravenous most ravenous adj
uitgehongerd
Very hungry.

ravenous hunger n
wolfshonger
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ravine /ɹəˈviːn/ ravines n
ravijn kloofdal
A deep narrow valley or gorge in the earth's surface worn by running water.

ravish /ˈɹæ.vɪʃ/ v
ontvoeren schaken
(obsolete, or, archaic) To seize and carry away by violence; to snatch by force.
brengen in vervoeren vervoering
(transitive, usually, passive) To transport with joy or delight; to delight to ecstasy.

ravishing more ravishing most ravishing adj
beeldschoon
Extremely beautiful

raw /ɹɑ/ /ɹɔ/ /ɹɔː/ rawer rawest adj
rauw rauwe
(cooking) (of food) Not cooked. [from 9th c.]
ruw ruwe
Not treated or processed; in a natural state, unrefined, unprocessed. [from 10th c.] (of materials, products, etc.)
pril prille
New or inexperienced. [from 16th c.]

raw material raw materials n
grondstof
A material in its unprocessed, natural state considered usable for manufacture.
(figuratively) Any physical product serving as input to a factory or other installation which processes it.

rawhide /ˈɹɔhaɪd/ /ˈɹɔːhaɪd/ rawhides n
dierenhuid
Untanned hide.

rax /ɹæks/ v
uitrekken
(UK, dialectal, chiefly, Scotland, intransitive) To stretch after sleep.

ray /ɹeɪ/ rays n
rog
A marine fish with a flat body, large wing-like fins, and a whip-like tail.
straal
(botany) A radiating part of a flower or plant; the marginal florets of a compound flower, such as an aster or a sunflower; one of the pedicels of an umbel or other circular flower cluster; radius.
(mathematics) A line extending indefinitely in one direction from a point.
straaltje
(colloquial) A tiny amount.

ray of light rays of light n
lichtstraal
(physics) A path a photon or a group of photons takes through space, visible as a column of light.

razor /ˈɹeɪzə/ /ˈɹeɪzɚ/ razors n
scheermes mes
A keen-edged knife of peculiar shape, used in shaving the hair from the face or other parts of the body.
slagtand stoottand
The sharp tusk of a wild boar.

razor blade razor blades n
scheermesje
A replaceable cartridge in which razor blades are set, fitted into a razor.

razorbill razorbills n
alk
A large black and white auk, Alca torda, native to the north Atlantic.

re /ɹeɪ/ /ɹiː/ preposition
betreft wat
About, regarding, with reference to; especially in letters, documents and emails.

re- /ɹiː/ /ɹə/ /ɹɪ/ prefix
her- weder- weer-
again, anew

re-evaluate /ɹiːɪˈvæljuːeɪt/ v
herevalueren
(transitive) To evaluate again; reassess; revisit; reconsider.

re-examination re-examinations n
herexamen heronderzoek

re-lay /ˌɹiˈleɪ/ /ˌɹiːˈleɪ/ v
herleggen
(transitive) To lay (for example, flooring or railroad track) again.

re-solve /ɹiˈsɑlv/ /ɹiːˈsɒlv/ v
oplossen opnieuw
(transitive) To solve again.

reach /ɹiːt͡ʃ/ reaches n
pand
(nautical) A stretch of a watercourse which can be sailed in one reach (in the previous sense). An extended portion of water; a stretch; a straightish portion of a stream, river, or arm of the sea extending up into the land, as from one turn to another. By extension, the adjacent land.

reach /ɹiːt͡ʃ/ v
bereiken
(transitive) To give to someone by stretching out a limb, especially the hand; to give with the hand; to pass to another person; to hand over.
(transitive, by extension) To extend an action, effort, or influence to; to penetrate to; to pierce, or cut.
(transitive) To extend to; to stretch out as far as; to touch by virtue of extent.

reachable more reachable most reachable adj
bereikbaar
Within easy reach; accessible

react /ɹiːˈækt/ v
reageren
(physics, intransitive) To return an impulse or impression; to resist the action of another body by an opposite force
(chemistry, intransitive) To act upon each other; to exercise a reciprocal or a reverse effect, as two or more chemical agents; to act in opposition.
(chemistry, transitive) To cause chemical agents to react; to cause one chemical agent to react with another.

reaction /ɹiˈækʃən/ reactions n
reactie
An action or statement in response to a stimulus or other event.

reactionary /ɹiˈæk.t͡ʃəˌnɛɚ.i/ /ɹiˈæk.t͡ʃɪˌnɛɚ.i/ /ɹiˈæk.ʃəˌnɛɚ.i/ /ɹiˈæk.ʃɪˌnɛɚ.i/ /ɹiˈækʃən(ə)ɹi/ more reactionary most reactionary adj
reactionair
(politics) Favoring a return to an alleged golden age of the past; anti-progressive.
(chemistry) Of, pertaining to, participating in, or inducing a chemical reaction.
In reaction to; as a result of.

reactive power reactive powers n
blindvermogen
The imaginary component of the power of an alternating current circuit; the product of the voltage and that part of the current that is out of phase with the voltage.

reactor /ɹiˈæktɚ/ /ɹiːˈæktə/ reactors n
reactor
(chemistry, engineering) A structure used to contain chemical or other reactions.
(nuclear physics) A device which uses atomic energy to produce heat.
reagens
(chemistry) A chemical substance which responds to the presence of, or contact with, another substance.

read /ɹid/ /ɹiːd/ v
lezen
(transitive, or, intransitive) To look at and interpret letters or other information that is written.
(transitive) To interpret, or infer a meaning, significance, thought, intention, etc., from.
(transitive, frequently, _, jocular) To substitute (a corrected piece of text in place of an erroneous one); used to introduce an emendation of a text.
voorlezen lezen
(transitive, or, intransitive) To speak aloud words or other information that is written. (often construed with a to phrase or an indirect object)
gelezen worden lezen
(ergative) Of text, etc., to be interpreted or read in a particular way.
ontvangen horen
(transitive, telecommunications) To be able to hear what another person is saying over a radio connection.

read between the lines v
tussen de regels door lezen
(idiomatic) To infer a meaning that is not stated explicitly.

read someone the riot act v
iemand de les lezen
(idiomatic) To scold or berate somebody; to reprimand.

read-only adj
alleen-lezen
(computing) Unalterable, capable of being read but not written.

readability /ˌɹiːdəˈbɪlɪti/ readabilities n
leesbaarheid
The property of being capable of being read; legibility.
The property of being easy or engaging to read.

readable /ˈɹiː.də.bəl/ [ˈɹiː.də.bl̩] more readable most readable adj
afleesbaar leesbaar
which can be read—i.e. accessed or played—by a certain technical type of device
leesbaar lezenswaardig
(of a book) enjoyable to read, of an acceptable stylistic quality or at least functionally composed

reader /ˈɹidɚ/ /ˈɹiːdə/ readers n
lezer lezeres
A person who reads a publication.

readership readerships n
lezerspubliek
The collected readers of a publication.

readily /ˈɹɛdɪli/ more readily most readily readilier readiliest adv
gewillig vlot
Without unwillingness or hesitation; showing readiness.
direct
Without impediment, easily.

reading /ˈɹidiŋ/ /ˈɹiːdɪŋ/ [ˈɹiɾiŋ] [ˈɹiːɾɪŋ] readings n
lezen
The process of interpreting written language.
uitlezing
The process of interpreting a symbol, a sign or a measuring device.
lezing
A value indicated by a measuring device.
voorlezen
An event at which written material is read aloud.

reading glasses n
leesbril
Any type of spectacles intended chiefly to deal with the effects of presbyopia by magnifying details such as fine text.

reading room reading rooms n
leeszaal
A dedicated space in a library, or similar institution of learning, set aside for reading.

ready /ˈɹɛd.i/ readier readiest adj
klaar gereed
Prepared for immediate action or use.

ready-made more ready-made most ready-made adj
kant en klaar
(uncomparable) Made in advance to a standard specification.

reagent /ɹi.ˈeɪ.d͡ʒənt/ reagents n
reagens
(chemistry) A compound or mixture of compounds used to treat or test materials, samples, other compounds or reactants in a laboratory or sometimes an industrial setting.

real /ɹiːl/ /ɹɪə̯l/ /ˈɹi.jəl/ /ˈɹiːəl/ more real most real realer realest adj
echt waar
True, genuine, not merely nominal or apparent.
echt
Genuine, not artificial, counterfeit, or fake.
echt echte oprecht
Genuine, unfeigned, sincere.
echt werkelijk
That has objective, physical existence.
reëel
(economics) Having been adjusted to remove the effects of inflation; measured in purchasing power (contrast nominal).
(economics) Relating to the result of the actions of rational agents; relating to neoclassical economic models as opposed to Keynesian models.
reëel reële
(mathematics, of a number) Being either a rational number, or the limit of a convergent infinite sequence of rational numbers: being one of a set of numbers with a one-to-one correspondence to the points on a line.
vast-
(legal) Relating to immovable tangible property.
echt echte typisch
Absolute, complete, utter.

real /ɹeɪˈɑl/ /ɹeɪˈɑːl/ reais reals n
real
Former unit of currency of Spain and Spain's colonies.
A unit of currency used in Brazil since 1994. Symbol: R$.

real estate /ˈɹiːl əˌsteɪt/ n
immobiliën onroerend goed vastgoed
(US, Canada, Australia) Property that cannot easily be moved, usually buildings and the ground they are built on.

real life real lives n
het echte leven
Life outside of a contrived or fantastical environment; often used in comparison to events depicted in drama.

real number real numbers n
reëel getal
(mathematics) The limit of a convergent sequence of rational numbers, whether the limit is a rational number such as 2, -5, or 2/7 or whether the limit is an irrational number such as the square root of two or the circumference of the circle whose radius is one.

realism /ˈɹi.əlɪzm/ realisms n
realisme
A concern for fact or reality and rejection of the impractical and visionary.

realist /ˈɹɪəlɪst/ realists n
realist
One who believes in seeing things the way they really are, as opposed to how they would like them to be.

realistic /ˌɹiːjəˈlɪstɪk/ /ˌɹɪəˈlɪstɪk/ more realistic most realistic adj
realistisch
Expressed or represented as being accurate, practicable, or not idealistic.

reality /ɹiˈæləti/ /ɹiˈælɪti/ realities n
werkelijkheid realiteit
The state of being actual or real; realness.
The entirety of all that is real.
An individual observer's own subjective perception of that which is real.
realiteit feitelijkheid
A real entity, event, or other fact.

reality television n
reality-tv
(television) A genre of television programming portraying one or more people who are not professional actors and depicting their reactions to given stimuli or goals.

realizable /ˌɹi.əˈlaɪz.ə.bl̩/ /ˌɹɪəˈlaɪz.ə.bl̩/ more realizable most realizable adj
realiseerbaar
Capable of being realized (made real) or achieved.

realization /-laɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɹiə-/ /ˌɹiəlɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɹɪəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ realizations n
besef
An act of figuring out or becoming aware.
vervulling verwezenlijking voltooiing
The act of making real.

realize /ˈɹi.ə.laɪz/ /ˈɹɪə.laɪz/ v
realiseren bewerkstelligen verwezenlijken
(slightly formal, transitive) To make real; to convert from the imaginary or fictitious into reality; to bring into real existence
beseffen inzien zich realiseren
(transitive) To become aware of (a fact or situation, especially of something that has been true for a long time).
(transitive, business) To acquire as an actual possession; to obtain as the result of plans and efforts; to gain; to get

really /ˈɹeɪlɪ/ /ˈɹi.əli/ /ˈɹili/ /ˈɹɪli/ /ˈɹɪə.li/ /ˈɹɪə.liː/ [-li] [ˈɹʷeə̯ɫiː] [ˈɹʷiə̯-] [ˈɹʷɪə̯lɪ] [ˈɹʷɪː-] more really most really adv
echt werkelijk
(modal) Actually; in fact; in reality.
werkelijk
(informal, as an intensifier) Very (modifying an adjective); very much (modifying a verb).

really /ˈɹeɪlɪ/ /ˈɹi.əli/ /ˈɹili/ /ˈɹɪli/ /ˈɹɪə.li/ /ˈɹɪə.liː/ [-li] [ˈɹʷeə̯ɫiː] [ˈɹʷiə̯-] [ˈɹʷɪə̯lɪ] [ˈɹʷɪː-] interjection
werkelijk echt
echt? werkelijk?
(informal) Indicating surprise at, or requesting confirmation of, some new information; to express skepticism.

realm /ɹɛlm/ realms n
rijk sfeer wereld
An abstract sphere of influence, real or imagined.
domein rijk
The domain of a certain abstraction.
koninkrijk rijk
(formal, or, legal) A territory or state, as ruled by a specific power, especially by a king.

ream /ɹiːm/ reams n
riem
A bundle, package, or quantity of paper, nowadays usually containing 500 sheets.

reamer /ˈɹi.məɹ/ reamers n
ruimer
A tool for boring a hole wider.

reanimate /ɹiˈænəmeɪt/ /ɹiˈænɪmeɪt/ v
reanimeren
To restore to animation or life.
to put new animation (pictures) into.

reanimation reanimations n
reanimatie
The act of reanimating; a second or subsequent animation.

reap /ɹip/ /ɹiːp/ v
oogsten
(transitive) To cut (for example a grain) with a sickle, scythe, or reaping machine
(transitive) To obtain or receive as a reward, in a good or a bad sense.

reap what one sows /ˌɹip wɑt wʌn ˈsoʊz/ /ˌɹiːp (h)wɒt wʌn ˈsəʊz/ v
wat je zaait zul je oogsten
(intransitive, idiomatic) To receive as a return or reward in the same measure as one's exertions or intentions, in a good or a bad sense; to receive justice or one's just deserts.

reaper /ˈɹiːpɚ/ reapers n
maaier
One who reaps; a person employed to harvest crops from the fields by reaping.

rear /ɹɪ(ə)ɹ/ /ɹɪə/ adj
achter
Being behind, or in the hindmost part; hindmost

rear /ɹɪ(ə)ɹ/ /ɹɪə/ rears n
achterkant achterste
The back or hindmost part; that which is behind, or last in order.
achterhoede achtereind achterste achterwerk
(military) Specifically, the part of an army or fleet which comes last, or is stationed behind the rest.
achtereind achterste achterwerk
(anatomy) The buttocks or bottom.

rear /ɹɪ(ə)ɹ/ /ɹɪə/ v
opvoeden oprichten construeren grootbrengen
(transitive) To bring up to maturity, as offspring; to educate; to instruct; to foster.
steigeren
(intransitive) To rise up on the hind legs
oprichten kweken steigeren verheffen
(transitive, literary) To raise physically or metaphorically; to lift up; to cause to rise, to elevate.

rear admiral rear admirals n
schout-bij-nacht
(military, nautical) A naval officer below the rank of vice admiral, originally in charge of a fleet's rear formation.

rear end rear ends n
staartkant staartzijde

rear-view mirror rear-view mirrors n
achteruitkijkspiegel
A mirror inside a vehicle that allows the driver to see the traffic behind.

rearguard /ˈɹɪəɹˌɡɑɹd/ rearguards n
achterhoede
(military) The rearmost part of a force, especially a detachment of troops that protect the rear of a retreating force.

rearm v
herbewapenen
To replace or restore the weapons or arms of a previously defeated, or disarmed army, country, person or other body.

rearmament rearmaments n
herbewapening
The process of rearming.

reason /ˈɹiːzən/ reasons n
oorzaak reden grond
That which causes something: an efficient cause, a proximate cause.
reden
An excuse: a thought or a consideration offered in support of a determination or an opinion; that which is offered or accepted as an explanation.
rede
(uncountable) Rational thinking (or the capacity for it); the cognitive faculties, collectively, of conception, judgment, deduction and intuition.

reason /ˈɹiːzən/ v
redeneren
(intransitive) To deduce or come to a conclusion by being rational
(intransitive) To perform a process of deduction or of induction, in order to convince or to confute; to argue.

reasonable /ˈɹiː.zən.ə.bəl/ /ˈɹiːz.nə.bəl/ [ˈɹɪiz.nə.bəl] more reasonable most reasonable adj
fatsoenlijk
Not expensive; fairly priced.

reasonably /ˈɹiː.zən.ə.bli/ /ˈɹiːz.nə.bli/ more reasonably most reasonably adv
redelijkerwijs
In accordance with reason.
redelijk
Fairly; satisfactorily; not extremely.
Quite; fairly; satisfactorily.

reasoning /ˈɹiːzənɪŋ/ reasonings n
redenering
(uncountable) The deduction of inferences or interpretations from premises, abstract thought, ratiocination; (countable) any instance of this, especially as a process leading to an action, motive.

reave /ɹiːv/ v
roven
(archaic) To plunder, pillage, rob, pirate, or remove.

rebar /ˈɹiː.bɑː(ɹ)/ rebars n
wapening
(countable) A steel reinforcing bar in a reinforced concrete structure.

rebarbative /ɹɪˈbɑɹbətɪv/ /ɹɪˈbɑːbətɪv/ more rebarbative most rebarbative adj
weerzinwekkend
Irritating, repellent.

rebbe /ˈɹɛbi/ /ˈɹɛbə/ rebbes n
rebbe
(Judaism) The spiritual leader of a Hasidic Jewish community.

rebel /ˈɹɛbəl/ rebels n
rebel opstandeling
A person who resists an established authority, often violently.

rebel /ɹɪˈbɛl/ v
opstaan rebelleren
(intransitive) To resist or become defiant toward an authority.

rebellion /ɹɪˈbɛl.i.ən/ rebellions n
rebellie oproer opstand verzet
(uncountable) Armed resistance to an established government or ruler.

rebellious /ɹəˈbɛliəs/ /ɹəˈbɛljəs/ more rebellious most rebellious adj
opstandig
Showing rebellion.

rebirth /ɹiˈbɜːθ/ /ɹiˈbɝθ/ rebirths n
reïncarnatie wedergeboorte
Reincarnation; new birth subsequent to one's first.
renaissance heropleving
Revival, reinvigoration.
wedergeboorte
Spiritual renewal.

reboot /ɹiːˈbuːt/ /ˈɹiːbuːt/ reboots n
reboot
(narratology) The restarting of a series' storyline, discarding all previous continuity.
(widely considered a misuse) The restarting of a series' storyline without discarding previous continuity.

reboot /ɹiːˈbuːt/ /ˈɹiːbuːt/ v
herstarten heropstarten opnieuw opstarten reboot
(computing, ambitransitive) To execute a computer's boot process, effectively resetting the computer and causing the operating system to reload, possibly after a system failure.

reborn adj
herboren
Revived or regenerated, especially emotionally or spiritually.

rebound /ɹiˈbaʊnd/ /ˈɹi.baʊnd/ v
stuiteren terugspringen

rebuild /ɹiːˈbɪld/ /ˈɹiːbɪld/ v
heropbouwen wederopbouwen
(ambitransitive) To build again or anew.

rebuke /ɹiˈbjuːk/ /ɹɪˈbjuːk/ rebukes n
berisping verwijt
(of a person) A harsh criticism.

rebuke /ɹiˈbjuːk/ /ɹɪˈbjuːk/ v
beknorren berispen terechtwijzen verwijten manen aanmanen
(of a person) To criticise harshly; to reprove.

reburn v
herbranden herverbranden

rebus /ˈɹibəs/ /ˈɹiːbəs/ rebi rebuses rebusses n
rebus
An arrangement of pictures, symbols, and/or words representing phrases or words, especially as a word puzzle.

rebuttal /ɹiˈbʌt.əl/ /ɹɪˈbat.əl/ /ɹɪˈbʌt.əl/ [ɹiˈbʌɾ.əl] [ɹɪˈbaɾ.əl] rebuttals n
weerlegging
The act of contradicting something by making a contrary argument, or presenting contrary evidence.

recalcitrant /ɹɪ.ˈkæl.sɪ.tɹənt/ more recalcitrant most recalcitrant adj
recalcitrant weerbarstig weerspannig
Marked by a stubborn unwillingness to obey authority.
koppig onhandelbaar tegenstrijdig
Difficult to deal with or to operate.

recall /ɹiˈkɑl/ /ɹiˈkɔl/ /ɹɪˈkɑl/ /ɹɪˈkɔl/ /ɹɪˈkɔːl/ /ˈɹiˌkɑl/ /ˈɹiˌkɔl/ /ˈɹiːkɔːl/ [ɹiˈkʰɑɫ] [ɹɪˈkʰɑɫ] recalls n
product recall terughaalactie
Request of the return of a faulty product.

recall /ɹiˈkɑl/ /ɹiˈkɔl/ /ɹɪˈkɑl/ /ɹɪˈkɔl/ /ɹɪˈkɔːl/ /ˈɹiˌkɑl/ /ˈɹiˌkɔl/ /ˈɹiːkɔːl/ [ɹiˈkʰɑɫ] [ɹɪˈkʰɑɫ] v
herinneren
(transitive) To call back (a situation, event etc.) to one's mind; to remember, recollect. [from 16th c.]

recant /ɹəˈkænt/ v
intrekken terugtrekken
(ambitransitive) To withdraw or repudiate a statement or opinion formerly expressed, especially formally and publicly.

recapitulate /ɹiːkəˈpɪtʃʊleɪt/ v
samenvatten
(ambitransitive) To summarize or repeat in concise form.

recapitulation /ɹiː.kəˌpɪ.t͡ʃəˈleɪ.ʃ(ə)n/ /ˌɹiːkəˌpɪtjʊˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ recapitulations n
recapitulatie
(theology) The symmetry provided by Christ's life to the teachings of the Old Testament; the summation of human experience in Jesus Christ.

recede /ɹɪˈsiːd/ v
terugtrekken zich
To move back; to retreat; to withdraw.
terugnemen
To take back.

receipt /ɹɪˈsiːt/ receipts n
ontvangst ontvangen
The act of receiving, or the fact of having been received.
inkomsten ontvangsten
(in the plural) A quantity or amount received; takings.
kwitantie bonnetje reçu betalingsbewijs ontvangstbewijs
A written acknowledgment that a specified article or sum of money has been received.
recept voorschrift
(obsolete) A receptacle.
(obsolete) Capability of receiving; capacity.
(obsolete) A recess; a retired place.

receipt /ɹɪˈsiːt/ v
een ontvangstbewijs geven
To give or write a receipt (for something).
een ontvangstbewijs geven voor ontvangst aftekenen
To put a receipt on, as by writing or stamping; to mark a bill as having been paid.

receive /ɹɪˈsiːv/ v
ontvangen krijgen
To take, as something that is offered, given, committed, sent, paid, etc.; to accept; to be given something.
ontvangen
To act as a host for guests; to give admittance to; to permit to enter, as into one's house, presence, company, etc.
(telecommunications) To detect a signal from a transmitter.
(sports) To be in a position to take possession, or hit back the ball.

receiver /ɹəˈsi.vɚ/ /ɹɪˈsiː.və/ receivers n
curator
A person or company appointed to settle the affairs of an insolvent entity. [from 18th c.]
hoorn
The part of a telephone handset contained in the earpiece; (hence) the handset itself; an earpiece. [from 19th c.]

recent /ˈɹiːsənt/ more recent most recent adj
recent
Having happened a short while ago.

recently /ˈɹiːsəntli/ more recently most recently adv
onlangs recentelijk laatst overlaatst
In the recent past

reception /ɹɪˈsɛp.ʃn̩/ receptions n
ontvangst receptie
The act of receiving.
(uncountable, electronics) The act or ability to receive radio or similar signals.
receptie ontvangst
A social engagement, usually to formally welcome someone.
The desk of a hotel or office where guests are received.
ontvangst
(linguistics) Reading viewed as the active process of receiving a text in any medium (written, spoken, signed, multimodal, nonverbal), consisting of several steps, such as ideation, comprehension, reconstruction, interpretation.

receptionist /ɹɪˈsɛpʃənɪst/ receptionists n
receptionist onthaalbediende
An employee (such as a secretary) who works in reception (receiving visitors and/or calls) for a person or business, especially an office.

receptive /ɹəˈsɛptɪv/ /ɹɪˈsɛptɪv/ more receptive most receptive adj
ontvankelijk vatbaar
Ready to receive something, especially new concepts or ideas.

receptivity receptivities n
ontvankelijkheid
(uncountable) The state of being receptive.

recess /ɹiˈsɛs/ /ɹəˈsɛs/ /ɹɪˈsɛs/ /ˈɹiˌsɛs/ /ˈɹiːsɛs/ recesses n
reces
(countable) A temporary stoppage of an activity; a break, a pause.
(countable) An act of retiring or withdrawing from public life, society, etc.; also, an act of living in retirement or seclusion, or a period of such retirement or seclusion.

recession /ɹɪˈsɛʃn̩/ recessions n
terugtocht terugtrekking
The act or an instance of receding or withdrawing.
recessie
(economics) A period of reduced economic activity
uittredeprocessie
The ceremonial filing out of clergy and/or choir at the end of a church service.

recharge /ɹiːˈtʃɑː(ɹ)dʒ/ /ˈɹiːtʃɑː(ɹ)dʒ/ v
opladen
(transitive) To charge an electric battery after its power has been consumed.

rechargeable adj
oplaadbaar
Able to be recharged, especially of a battery that can be recharged from mains electricity via a charger.

recidivist /ɹɪˈsɪdəvɪst/ /ɹɪˈsɪdɪvɪst/ recidivists n
recidivist
One who falls back into prior habits, especially criminal habits.

recipe /ˈɹɛs.ə.pi/ /ˈɹɛs.ɪ.pi/ recipes n
recept
Now especially, a set of instructions for making or preparing food dishes. [from 18th c.]

recipient /ɹəˈsɪp.i.ənt/ /ɹɪ.ˈsɪ.pi.ənt/ recipients n
ontvanger ontvangster
One who receives.
(medicine) An individual receiving donor organs or tissues.

reciprocal /ɹɪˈsɪpɹək(ə)l/ reciprocals n
omgekeerde
(arithmetic) The number obtained by dividing 1 by another given number; the result of exchanging the numerator and the denominator of a fraction.

reciprocal pronoun reciprocal pronouns n
wederkerig voornaamwoord
(grammar) A pronoun referring to an antecedent in the plural, and expressing a mutual relation.

reciprocate /ɹɪˈsɪpɹəˌkeɪt/ v
beantwoorden
(transitive) To give something else in response (where the "thing" may also be abstract, a feeling or action) To make a reciprocal gift.

reciprocity reciprocities n
wederkerigheid
(grammar) A reciprocal construction involves two noun phrases where each of the participants occupies both the role of agent and patient with respect to the other. see: Wikipedia:Reciprocal pronoun.

recital /ɹɪˈsaɪtl̩/ recitals n
overweging
(legal) A formal, preliminary statement in a deed or writing in order to explain the reasons on which the transaction is founded, prior to a positive allegation.

recitative /ɹɛsɪtəˈtiːv/ /ɹɛˈsaɪtətɪv/ /ˈɹɛsɪteɪtɪv/ recitatives n
recitatief
(music) dialogue, in an opera etc, that, rather than being sung as an aria, is reproduced with the rhythms of normal speech, often with simple musical accompaniment or harpsichord continuo, serving to expound the plot.

recite /ɹɪˈsaɪt/ v
reciteren
(transitive) To repeat aloud (some passage, poem or other text previously memorized, or in front of one's eyes), often before an audience.

reckless /ˈɹɛkləs/ more reckless most reckless recklesser recklessest adj
roekeloos
Careless or heedless; headstrong or rash.
Indifferent or oblivious to danger or the consequences thereof.

reckon /ˈɹɛkən/ v
rekenen tot
veronderstellen
(colloquial) To conclude, as by an enumeration and balancing of chances; hence, to think; to suppose; -- followed by an objective clause

reckoning /ˈɹɛkn̩ɪŋ/ /ˈɹɛkənɪŋ/ reckonings n
rekening
inschatten schatten
The action of calculating or estimating something.

recliner recliners n
ligbed
A chair hinged so that the back can be reclined for comfort.

recluse /ɹɪˈkluːs/ /ˈɹɛkluːs/ recluses n
kluizenaar
An individual who lives in self-imposed isolation or seclusion from the world, especially for religious purposes; a hermit

reclusive /ɹɪˈkluːsɪv/ more reclusive most reclusive adj
afgezonderd teruggetrokken
Of, characterized by, or preferring privacy and isolation; secluded.

recognition /ˌɹɛkəɡˈnɪʃən/ recognitions n
herkenning
The act of recognizing or the condition of being recognized (matching a current observation with a memory of a prior observation of the same entity).
erkenning
Acceptance as valid or true.
Official acceptance of the status of a new government by that of another country.
Honour, favourable note, or attention.

recognize /ˈɹɛk.ən.aɪz/ /ˈɹɛk.əɡ.naɪz/ /ˈɹɛk.ɪɡ.naɪz/ v
herkennen erkennen kennen
(transitive) To match (something or someone which one currently perceives) to a memory of some previous encounter with the same person or thing.
erkennen herkennen
(transitive) To acknowledge the existence or legality of; to treat as valid or worthy of consideration.
(transitive, or with clause) To acknowledge or consider (as being a certain thing or having a certain quality or property).
onderkennen
(transitive) To realize or discover the nature of something; apprehend quality in.

recoil /ɹɪˈkɔɪl/ /ˈɹiːkɔɪl/ recoils n
terugslag
(firearms) The energy transmitted back to the shooter from a firearm which has fired. Recoil is a function of the weight of the weapon, the weight of the projectile, and the speed at which it leaves the muzzle.

recoil /ɹɪˈkɔɪl/ /ˈɹiːkɔɪl/ v
terugdeinzen terugschrikken terugtrekken
(intransitive) To pull back, especially in disgust, horror or astonishment. [from 16th c.]

recollect /ɹɛkəˈlɛkt/ v
zich herinneren
To recall; to collect one's thoughts again, especially about past events.

recollection /ɹɛkəˈlɛkʃən/ recollections n
geheugen herinneren herinnering
The act of recollecting, or recalling to the memory; the act of recalling to memory.
geheugen herinnering
The power of recalling ideas to the mind, or the period within which things can be recollected; remembrance.
herinnering
That which is recollected; something called to mind; a reminiscence.

recombination recombinations n
recombinatie
(genetics) The formation of genetic combinations in offspring that are not present in the parents.

recommend /ɹɛkəˈmɛnd/ v
aanbevelen aanraden voordragen
(transitive) To bestow commendation on; to represent favourably; to suggest, endorse or encourage as an appropriate choice.
aanbevelen aanraden adviseren
(transitive) To advise, propose, counsel favorably
aanbevelen aanraden bevelen in ... (van ...) overdragen aan
(transitive, archaic) To commit, confide to another's care, confidence or acceptance, with favoring representations

recommendable more recommendable most recommendable adj
aanbevelenswaardig
Capable of being recommended.

recommendation /ˌɹɛkəmənˈdeɪʃən/ /ˌɹɛkəmɛnˈdeɪʃən/ recommendations n
aanbeveling
An act of recommending.
aanbeveling aanrader
That which is recommended.

reconcile /ɹɪˈkɒnsaɪl/ /ˈɹɛkənsaɪl/ v
verzoenen reconciliëren
(ambitransitive) To restore a friendly relationship; to bring back or return to harmony.
verzoenen
(transitive) To make things compatible or consistent.

reconcilement /ˈɹɛkənsʌɪlmənt/ reconcilements n
verbroedering verzoening
The fact of being restored to cordial relations with each other; settling differences, making peace; reconciliation.

reconciliation /ˌɹɛk(ə)nsɪlɪˈeɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌɹɛkənˌsɪliˈeɪʃ(ə)n/ reconciliations n
verzoening
The re-establishment of friendly relations; conciliation, rapprochement.

recondite /ɹiˈkɑnˌdaɪt/ /ɹəˈkɑnˌdaɪt/ /ɹɪˈkɒndaɪt/ /ˈɹɛk(ə)nˌdaɪt/ /ˈɹɛkənˌdaɪt/ more recondite most recondite adj
duister obscuur verborgen
Difficult to grasp or understand; abstruse, profound.

reconnaissance /ɹɪˈkɒnəsəns/ reconnaissances n
verkenning
The act of scouting or exploring (especially military or medical) to gain information.

reconsider v
heroverwegen
(ambitransitive) To consider a matter again.

reconstruct /ˌɹiːkənˈstɹʌkt/ v
reconstrueren wederopbouwen
To construct again; to restore.

reconstruction reconstructions n
wederopbouw
The act of restoring something to an earlier state.
wedersamenstelling
A result of an attempt to understand in detail how a certain result or event occurred.

reconvene v
herenen herenigen
(transitive) To resume something that has been convened and then paused.
hergaderen
(intransitive) To come together again.

record /ˈɹɛk.ɔɹd/ /ˈɹɛk.ɔːd/ /ˈɹɛk.ɚd/ records n
verslag
An item of information put into a temporary or permanent physical medium.
Any instance of a physical medium on which information was put for the purpose of preserving it and making it available for future reference.
plaat grammofoonplaat
Ellipsis of phonograph record: a disc, usually made from vinyl, on which sound is recorded and may be replayed on a phonograph.
record
The most extreme known value of some variable, particularly that of an achievement in competitive events.

record /ɹɨˈkɔːd/ /ɹɪˈkɔɹd/ v
optekenen
(transitive) To make a record of information.
opnemen
(transitive) To make an audio or video recording of.
(intransitive) To make an audio, video, or multimedia recording.

record chart record charts n
Hitparade
(often plural) A ranking of music (songs, albums, etc.) according to popularity during a given period of time.

record label record labels n
platenlabel
label platenfirma platenmaatschappij
The round sticker in the centre of a phonograph record that contains the record company's logo and information about the recording.

record player record players n
platenspeler grammofoon pick-up
An electronic device for playing phonograph records.

record producer record producers n
muziekproducent muziekproducente

record-breaking adj
record
Of an achievement or observation, exceeding the highest previously recorded level in that activity or category.

recorder recorders n
blokfluit
(musical instrument) A musical instrument of the woodwind family; a type of fipple flute, a simple internal duct flute.

recordholder recordholders n
recordhouder
Someone or something that holds a record for being the best at a particular feat.

recording recordings n
opname
A reproduction of sound, video, etc., stored in a permanent medium.

recourse /ɹɪˈko(ː)ɹs/ /ɹɪˈkoəs/ /ɹɪˈkɔːs/ /ˈɹiːko(ː)ɹs/ /ˈɹiːkoəs/ /ˈɹiːkɔɹs/ recourses n
toevlucht
The act of seeking assistance or advice.

recover /ɹɪˈkʌvə/ /ɹɪˈkʌvɚ/ v
terugwinnen
(transitive) To get back, to regain (a physical thing; in astronomy and navigation, sight of a thing or a signal).
terugwinnen beter worden genezen herstellen recupereren
(intransitive, followed by "from" to show what caused the bad feeling) To get better, to regain health or prosperity.

recovery /ɹəˈkʌvəɹi/ /ɹəˈkʌvɹi/ /ɹɪˈkʌvəɹi/ /ɹɪˈkʌvɹi/ recoveries n
terugwinning
The act or process of regaining or repossession of something lost.
genezing herstel
A return to normal health.
herstel
A return to former status or position.

recreate /ˈɹɛkɹɪeɪt/ v
recreëren
(reflexive) To enjoy or entertain oneself.

recreation /ɹɛkɹiˈeɪʃən/ recreations n
ontspanning recreaasje recreatie
Any activity, such as play, that amuses, diverts or stimulates.

recreational drug recreational drugs n
genotsmiddel

recreational vehicle recreational vehicles n
camper caravan kampeerauto
(North America) A self-propelled vehicle (motor home), or trailer designed for use as living quarters on overnight recreational activities and travel.

recruit /ɹɪˈkɹut/ /ɹɪˈkɹuːt/ recruits n
rekruut
A person enlisted for service in the army; a newly enlisted soldier.

recruit /ɹɪˈkɹut/ /ɹɪˈkɹuːt/ v
aanwerven werven rekruteren
To enroll or enlist new members or potential employees on behalf of an employer, organization, sports team, the military, etc.
rekruteren
To supply with new men, as an army; to fill up or make up by enlistment; also, to muster

recruitment /rɪˈkruːt.mənt / recruitments n
werving
The process or art of finding candidates for a post in an organization, or recruits for the armed forces.

rectal /ˈrɛk.təl/ adj
rectaal
Of, via or related to the rectum.

rectangle /ˈrɛktæŋɡl̩/ rectangles n
rechthoek
(geometry) Any quadrilateral having opposing sides parallel and four right angles.

rectangular /ɹɛkˈtæŋɡjəlɚ/ /ɹɛkˈtæŋɡjʊlə/ more rectangular most rectangular adj
rechthoekig rechthoekige
Having a shape like a rectangle.

rectifier /ˈɹɛktɪfaɪə/ /ˈɹɛktɪfaɪɚ/ rectifiers n
gelijkrichter
A device that converts alternating current into direct current; often a diode.

rectify /ˈɹɛktəˌfaɪ/ v
corrigeren rechtzetten rectificeren amelioreren amenderen herzien
(transitive) To restore (someone or something) to its proper condition; to straighten out, to set right. [from 16th c.]

rectitude /ˈɹɛk.tə.tjuːd/ /ˈɹɛk.tə.tuːd/ /ˈɹɛk.tɪ.tjuːd/ rectitudes n
rechtlijnigheid
Straightness; the state or quality of having a constant direction and not being crooked or bent. [from 15th c.]
(now, _, rare) The fact or quality of being right or correct; correctness of opinion or judgement. [from 15th c.]

rector /ˈɹɛktə/ /ˈɹɛktɚ/ rectors rectress n
dominee predikant
In the Anglican Church, a cleric in charge of a parish and who owns the tithes of it.
rector rektor
A headmaster in various educational institutions, e.g. a university.

rectorate rectorates n
rectoraat
The office of a rector.

rectory /ˈɹɛktəɹi/ rectories n
pastorie pastorij
The residence of Roman Catholic priest(s) associated with a parish church.

rectum /ˈɹɛktəm/ recta rectums n
endeldarm
(anatomy) The terminal part of the large intestine through which feces pass after exiting the colon, but before leaving the body through the anus.

recumbent more recumbent most recumbent adj
achteroverliggend
Lying down.

recumbent recumbents n
ligfiets
A bicycle or tricycle that places the rider in a reclined posture.

recur /ɹɪˈkɜː(ɹ)/ v
recidiveren
(obsolete) To go to a location again; to return (to a place).

recurring /rɪˈkəːrɪŋ/ more recurring most recurring adj
terugkerend
Happening or occurring frequently, with repetition.

recursion /ɹɪˈkɜː(ɹ)ʒən/ recursions n
recursie
(mathematics) The act of defining an object (usually a function) in terms of that object itself.

recursive /ɹɪˈkɜː(ɹ)sɪv/ more recursive most recursive adj
recursief
drawing upon itself, referring back.
(mathematics, not comparable) of an expression, each term of which is determined by applying a formula to preceding terms
(computing, not comparable) of a program or function that calls itself
(computing theory, not comparable, of a function) which can be computed by a theoretical model of a computer, in a finite amount of time

recursive acronym recursive acronyms n
recursief acroniem
An acronym in which a word (often the first) of the phrase represented by the acronym is the acronym itself.

recurve bow recurve bows n
recurveboog
(weapons) A bow whose two tips curve away from the archer when drawn, which gives the shot greater power and speed.

recuse /ɹiˈkjuz/ /ɹə-/ /ɹɪˈkjuːz/ v
recuseren
(reflexive, law) Of a judge, juror, or prosecutor: to declare (oneself) unable to participate in a court case due to an actual or potential conflict of interest or lack of impartiality.
wraken
To reject or repudiate (an authority, a person, a court judgment, etc.).

recyclability recyclabilities n
recycleerbaarheid
The quality of being recyclable.

recyclable adj
recycleerbaar
Able to be recycled.

recycle /ɹiˈsaɪkəl/ /ɹəˈsaɪkəl/ /ɹɪˈsaɪkəl/ v
recycleren hergebruiken
(transitive) To break down and reuse component materials.
herbruiken
(transitive) To reuse as a whole.

recycling recyclings n
recyclage
The practice of sorting and collecting waste materials for new use.

red /ɹɛd/ [ɻʷɛˑd̥] more red most red redder reddest adj
ros rosse rood
(of hair) Having an orange-brown or orange-blond colour; ginger.
rood
(of a, dog, or, its coat) Having a brown color.
Left-wing parties and movements, chiefly socialist or communist, including the U.K. Labour party and the Social Democratic Party of Germany.

red /ɹɛd/ [ɻʷɛˑd̥] reds n
rood
(countable, and, uncountable) The colour of the setting sun; the colour which is evoked by the longest visible wavelengths (between about 625–740 nm), and a primary additive colour.
(countable) A revolutionary socialist or (most commonly) a Communist; (usually capitalized) a Bolshevik, a supporter of the Bolsheviks in the Russian Civil War.

red admiral red admirals n
admiraalvlinder atalanta
A bright red and black butterfly, Vanessa atalanta, of the family Nymphalidae.

red blood cell red blood cells n
erytrocyt rode bloedcel
(hematology, cytology) A type of cell in the blood of vertebrates that contains hemoglobin and transports oxygen from the lungs to the tissues; an erythrocyte.

red cabbage red cabbages n
rode kool rodekool
(countable, uncountable) A form of cabbage having red leaves, Brassica oleracea var. capitata f. rubra .

red campion red campions n
dagkoekoeksbloem
Silene dioica, a European biennial or perennial plant with pink or red flowers.

red card red cards n
rode kaart
(sports) A card displayed by the referee when a player is sent off for a serious infringement of the rules.

red carpet red carpets n
rode loper
A strip of red carpet that is laid for a VIP to walk on.
(figurative) VIP treatment.

red cent red cents n
rooie cent
(US, colloquial) A very small amount of money.

red clover red clovers n
rode klaver
A clover (Trifolium pratense), with red flowers, found in Europe, Asia and North America.

red crossbill red crossbills n
kruisbek
Loxia curvirostra, a small passerine bird in the finch family, widely distributed in the Northern Hemisphere.

red currant /ˈɹɛdˌkɜɹənt/ /ˈɹɛdˌkʌɹənt/ red currants n
aalbes rode bes
A deciduous shrub, Ribes rubrum, native to western Europe; any of certain cultivars of the shrub.
The bright red translucent edible berry of this plant.

red deer red deer red deers n
edelhert
A species of large deer, Cervus elaphus, found in Europe and southwestern Asia.

red fescue red fescues n
rood zwenkgras
a grass plant, Festuca rubra, with green, red, or blue-green flowers, found in Europe, Asia and North America.

red flag red flags n
knipperlicht
(informal) A cue, warning, or alert; a sign or signal that something is wrong.

red fox red foxes n
rode vos gewone vos
(countable) A common species of fox, Vulpes vulpes native to North America, Asia, Europe and North Africa; small, with reddish fur, but larger than the arctic fox.

red giant red giants n
rode reus
(star) A large red coloured star with a lower surface temperature than many stars, being at the final stage of moderately massive main-sequence stars.

red herring red herring red herrings n
bokking gerookte haring
A herring that is cured in smoke and brine strong enough to turn the flesh red; a type of kipper.
afleidingsmanoeuvre vals spoor
(figuratively) A clue, information, argument etc. that is or is intended to be misleading, diverting attention from the real answer or issue.

red kite red kites n
rode wouw
A predator bird of the kite (Accipitridae) family, Milvus milvus.

red kuri squash red kuri squash red kuri squashes n
Hokkaido-pompoen
A thin skinned orange colored winter squash, cultivar of species Cucurbita maxima.

red line red lines n
rode lijn
(figuratively) A boundary or limit which should not be crossed.

red meat red meats n
rood vlees
Meats such as beef that are dark red in colour when uncooked.

red panda red pandas n
rode panda katbeer kleine panda
An omnivorous mammal, Ailurus fulgens, native to the Himalayas and eastern Asia, which has dark red fur and a ringed tail.

red phalarope red phalaropes n
rosse franjepoot
Phalaropus fulicarius, a small wading bird.

red phosphorus n
rode fosfor
(chemistry) A stable allotrope of phosphorus, used in the manufacture of safety matches, pesticides, etc.

red rail red rails n
rode ral
†Aphanapteryx bonasia, an extinct species of birds from the family Rallidae, formerly endemic to Mauritius.

red tape n
paarse krokodil
(metonym, idiomatic) Time-consuming regulations or bureaucratic procedures.

red valerian red valerians n
spoorbloem
A garden plant, of species Centranthus ruber, native to the Mediterranean region.

red wine red wines n
rode wijn
Red-coloured wine made mostly from black grapes, including the skin.

red, white and blue more red, white and blue most red, white and blue adj
rood, wit en blauw
(US) Quintessentially American.

red-backed shrike red-backed shrikes n
grauwe klauwier
A medium-sized bird (Lanius collurio) of the shrike family that breeds in most of Europe and western Asia and winters in tropical Africa, eating large insects, small birds, voles, and lizards.

red-banded sand wasp red-banded sand wasps n
Grote Rupsendoder
Ammophila sabulosa, found in northern Europe, is a species of wasp within the subfamily Ammophilinae of the hunting wasp family Sphecidae.

red-bellied piranha red-bellied piranhas n
roodbuikpiranha
Pygocentrus nattereri, a species of piranha native to South America.

red-black tree red-black trees n
rood-zwartboom
(computing) A type of self-balancing binary search tree, typically used to implement associative arrays.

red-breasted flycatcher red-breasted flycatchers n
kleine vliegenvanger
Ficedula parva, an Old World flycatcher breeding in eastern Europe and across Central Asia.

red-breasted goose red-breasted geese n
roodhalsgans
Branta ruficollis, a species of goose from Eurasia, with a large rust-colored area on its breast and throat.

red-breasted merganser red-breasted mergansers n
middelste zaagbek
A species of diving duck, Mergus serrator.

red-collared widowbird red-collared widowbirds n
roodkeelwidavink
An African species of widowbird, Euplectes ardens.

red-crested pochard red-crested pochards n
krooneend
Netta rufina, a large diving duck.

red-crowned crane red-crowned cranes n
Chinese kraanvogel Japanse kraanvogel
Grus japonensis, a bird of the crane (Gruidae) family, native to East Asia

red-eye /ˈɹɛdaɪ/ /ˈɹɛdˌaɪ/ red-eyes n
roodoog
The common rudd (Scardinius erythrophthalmus), a freshwater fish. [from 17th c.]

red-flanked bluetail red-flanked bluetails n
blauwstaart
Tarsiger cyanurus, an Old World flycatcher

red-footed falcon red-footed falcons n
roodpootvalk
Falco vespertinus, a Eurasian bird of prey in the family Falconidae

red-handed more red-handed most red-handed adj
op heterdaad
(idiom) Showing clear evidence of guilt; in the act of wrongdoing.

red-hot more red-hot most red-hot adj
roodgloeiend
Heated to the point that it glows with a visible red color.

red-legged partridge red-legged partridges n
rode patrijs
(UK) Any partridge of species Alectoris rufa.

red-light district red-light districts n
hoerenbuurt rodelampjesbuurt rosse buurt tippelzone
A part of an urban area where prostitution and sex-oriented businesses are concentrated.

red-necked grebe red-necked grebes n
roodhalsfuut
Podiceps grisegena a migratory aquatic bird found in the temperate regions of the northern hemisphere.

red-necked phalarope red-necked phalaropes n
grauwe franjepoot
a type of small wader, (Phalaropus lobatus)

red-necked stint red-necked stints n
roodkeelstrandloper
A type of sandpiper, (Calidris ruficollis)

red-rumped swallow red-rumped swallows n
roodstuitzwaluw
Cecropis daurica, a small passerine bird in the swallow family

red-shouldered hawk red-shouldered hawks n
roodschouderbuizerd
A medium-sized hawk native to North America, of species Buteo lineatus.

red-tailed shrike red-tailed shrikes n
Turkestaanse klauwier
Lanius phoenicuroides, a member of the shrike family (Laniidae). It was formerly considered conspecific with the isabelline shrike and the red-backed shrike.

red-tailed tropicbird red-tailed tropicbirds n
roodstaartkeerkringvogel
A species of tropicbird native to the Indian and Pacific Oceans, Phaethon rubricauda.

red-tapism red-tapisms n
paarse krokodil

red-throated diver red-throated divers n
roodkeelduiker
Gavia stellata, the smallest member of the loon or diver family, breeding in northern Eurasia and Arctic Canada, with grey head, red throat, white underparts and dark mantle.

red-throated pipit red-throated pipits n
roodkeelpieper
A small passerine bird, Anthus cervinus.

red-throated thrush red-throated thrushes n
roodkeellijster
Turdus ruficollis, a Palearctic thrush.

red-winged blackbird red-winged blackbirds n
epauletspreeuw
A bird of the species Agelaius phoeniceus, native to North and Central America.

redbreast redbreasts n
roodborst
Any of several unrelated birds that have a red breast

redcap redcaps n
militaire politieagent stationskruier

redden /ˈɹɛdn̩/ v
rood worden
(intransitive) To become red or redder.

reddish /ˈɹɛdɪʃ/ more reddish most reddish adj
roodachtig
Somewhat red.

redeem /ɹɪˈdiːm/ v
terugkopen
(transitive) To recover ownership of something by buying it back.
vrijkopen
(transitive) To liberate by payment of a ransom.
bevrijden
(transitive) To set free by force.
redden verlossen
(transitive) To save, rescue
uitboeten
(transitive) To expiate, atone (for)
afbetalen aflossen genoegdoen inlossen omzetten uitboeten
(transitive, finance) To convert (some bond or security) into cash
herstellen
(transitive) To repair, restore

redeemer redeemers n
verlosser
One who redeems; one who provides redemption.

redemption /ɹɪˈdɛmpʃən/ redemptions n
verlossing zaligmaking
The act of redeeming or something redeemed.
afkoping vrijkoping
The recovery, for a fee, of a pawned article.
vergiffenis zaligmaking
Salvation from sin.

redhead /ˈɹɛdˌhɛd/ redheads n
roodharige rooie
A person with red hair.
Amerikaanse tafeleend
A North American duck (Aythya americana) highly esteemed as a game bird.

redheaded adj
roodharig
(of a person) Having red hair.

redirect v
bijsturen verwijzen
(transitive) To give new direction to, change the direction of.
doorsturen doorverwijzen
(transitive) To instruct to go, inquire, elsewhere.

rediscovery rediscoveries n
herontdekking
The act of rediscovering.

redness rednesses n
roodheid
(uncountable) The state or quality of being red.

redo /ɹiˈduː/ /ˈɹiːdu/ v
herdoen
To do again.

redolent /ˈɹed.ə.lənt/ /ˈɹɛd.ə.lənt/ /ˈɹɛd.əʊ.lənt/ more redolent most redolent adj
geurig riekend welriekend
Fragrant or aromatic; having a sweet scent.
riekend
Having the smell of the article in question.
doen denken aan
(figurative) Suggestive or reminiscent.

redoubt /ɹəˈdəʊt/ /ɹəˈdʌʊt/ /ɹɪˈdaʊt/ redoubts n
redoute
A small, temporary, military fortification.

redpoll redpolls n
barmsijs
Any of various finches in the genus Acanthis (syn. Carduelis), which have characteristic red markings on their heads.

redshift /ˈɹɛdˌʃɪft/ redshifts n
roodverschuiving
(physics) A change in the wavelength of light, in which the wavelength is longer than when it was emitted at the source.

redstart redstarts n
roodstaart
Any of various insectivorous ground-feeding birds, mainly of the genus Phoenicurus. Many of the species have a red tail.

reduce /ɹɪˈd(j)us/ /ɹɪˈdjuːs/ /ɹɪˈd͡ʒuːs/ v
reduceren verlagen verminderen
(transitive) To bring down the size, quantity, quality, value or intensity of something; to diminish, to lower.

reduced /ɹɪˈdjust/ /ɹɪˈdjuːst/ /ɹɪˈdust/ more reduced most reduced adj
gereduceerd teruggebracht verkleind verminderd
Made smaller or less; having undergone reduction.
afgeprijsd gebradeerd gesoldeerd in (de) aanbieding
Discounted in price.

reduction /ɹiˈdɑk.ʃən/ /ɹɪˈdʌkʃən/ reductions n
korting reductie vermindering

redundancy /ɹə-/ /ɹɪˈdʌnd(ə)nsi/ /ɹɪˈdʌndən(t)si/ redundancies n
redundantie overtolligheid
The state of being redundant
back-up
Duplication of components or circuits to provide survival of the total system in case of failure of single components.
redundantie
Duplication of parts of a message to guard against transmission errors.
boventalligheid
(chiefly, UK, Australia, New Zealand) The state of being unemployed because one's job is no longer necessary; the dismissal of such an employee; a layoff.

redundant /ɹɪˈdʌn.dənt/ more redundant most redundant adj
achterhaald overbodig overtollig
Superfluous; exceeding what is necessary, no longer needed.

redux /ɹiˈdʌks/ /ˈɹiːdʌks/ adj
terug van weggeweest
(of a topic, attributive, postpositive) Redone, restored, brought back, or revisited.

redwing redwings n
koperwiek
A small thrush, Turdus iliacus, native to Eurasia, with a white eye stripe and red under-wing feathers.

reed /ɹiːd/ reeds n
riet
(countable) Any of various types of tall stiff perennial grass-like plants growing together in groups near water.
(countable, music) Part of the mouthpiece of certain woodwind instruments, comprising a thin piece of wood or metal which shakes very quickly to produce sound when a musician blows over it.
rietstengel
(countable) The hollow stem of these plants.

reed bunting reed buntings n
rietgors
A passerine bird, Emberiza schoeniclus, sparrow-sized but slim and with a long, deeply notched tail.

reed switch reed switches n
reed-contact
An electrical switch operated by an applied magnetic field that causes two flexible metal reeds to come into contact.

reed warbler reed warblers n
kleine karekiet Chinese karekiet
A species of warbler, Acrocephalus scirpaceus, family Acrocephalidae, native to Eurasia and Africa. [from 18th c.]
karekiet
Any of various similar Old World birds of the same genus, especially great reed warbler (A. arundinaceus) and clamorous reed warbler (A. stentoreus).

reedy /ˈɹiː.di/ reedier reediest adj
schel schril
(of a sound or voice) High and thin in tone.

reef /ɹiːf/ reefs n
rif
A chain or range of rocks, sand, or coral lying at or near the surface of the water.
(nautical) A portion of a sail rolled and tied down to lessen the area exposed in a high wind.

reef /ɹiːf/ v
reffen
(nautical) To take in part of a sail in order to adapt the size of the sail to the force of the wind.

reef knot reef knots n
platte knoop
A knot used to securely tie two pieces of rope together, or to reef sails.

reefer /ˈɹiːfə/ /ˈɹiːfɚ/ reefers n
joint stickie blowtje jonko
(countable) A marijuana cigarette.

reek /riːk/ reeks n
stank
A strong unpleasant smell.
damp
(Scotland) Vapour; steam; smoke; fume.

reek /riːk/ v
stinken
(intransitive) To have or give off a strong, unpleasant smell.
ruiken naar
(intransitive, figuratively) To be evidently associated with something unpleasant.

reel /ɹiːl/ reels n
spoel
A kind of spool, turning on an axis, on which yarn, threads, lines, or the like, are wound.

reel /ɹiːl/ v
oprollen
To wind on a reel.

reenact /ɹi.ənækt/ /ɹi.ɛnækt/ /ɹi.ɪnækt/ v
naspelen
To recreate an event, especially a historical battle.

reenactment reenactments n
wedersamenstelling
The repetition of an earlier (usually historic) event, as a performance or social event.

reenter v
opnieuw invoeren
(transitive, computing) To enter again; retype, reinput.

reeve /ɹiːv/ reeves n
graaf

refectory /ɹɪˈfɛkt(ə)ɹi/ refectories n
eetzaal refter refectorium
A dining hall, especially in an institution such as a college or monastery.

refer /ɹɪˈfɜː/ /ɹɪˈfɝ/ v
refereren
verwijzen doorverwijzen
(intransitive, stative) To make reference to; to be about; to relate to; to regard; to allude to.

referee /ˌɹɛf.əˈɹiː/ /ˌɹɛfəˈɹiː/ referees n
scheidsrechter
(sports) An umpire or judge; an official who makes sure the rules are followed during a game.
arbiter
A person who settles a dispute.
referentie
(UK) A person who writes a letter of reference or provides a reference by phone call for someone. US English: reference.

reference /ˈɹɛf.(ə)ɹəns/ /ˈɹɛfəɹɛns/ references n
referentie
A measurement one can compare (some other measurement) to.
(academic writing) A short written identification of a previously published work which is used as a source for a text.
(academic writing) A previously published written work thus indicated; a source.
referent referente
Information about a person, provided by someone (a referee) with whom they are well acquainted.

reference book reference books n
naslagwerk
A book providing factual information.

reference work reference works n
naslagwerk
A compendium of information which is not intended to be read from beginning to end, and is compiled for ease of reference. Examples include encyclopedias and dictionaries.

referendum /ˌɹɛfəˈɹɛndəm/ referenda referendums n
referendum volksraadpleging
(politics) A direct popular vote on a proposed law or constitutional amendment. (The adposition on is usually used before the related subject of the vote.)

referral /ɹɪˈfɜːɹəl/ /ɹɪˈfɝəl/ referrals n
verwijzing
The act or process of transferring someone or something to another, of sending by reference, or referring.

refillable adj
navulbaar
Capable of being filled again.

refine /ɹɪˈfaɪn/ v
verfijnen

refined /ɹiːfaɪnd/ more refined most refined adj
verfijnd
Cultured, freed from vulgarity, particularly:

refinement /ɹəˈfaɪnmənt/ /ɹɪˈfaɪnmənt/ refinements n
zuivering
The act, or the result of refining; the removal of impurities, or a purified material
verfijning
A fine or subtle distinction.

refinery /rɪˈfaɪnərɪ/ refineries n
raffinaderij
A building, or a mass of machinery, used to produce refined products such as sugar, oil, or metals.

reflation /ɹiːˈfleɪʃən/ reflations n
inflatie na deflatie reflatie
(economics) The act of restoring a deflated general level of prices to a previous or desired level.

reflect /ɹɪˈflɛkt/ v
weerspiegelen weerkaatsen
(transitive) To mirror, or show the image of something.

reflection /ɹɪˈflɛkʃən/ reflections n
reflectie weerbeeld weerspiegeling
The act of reflecting or the state of being reflected.

reflex /ɹɪˈflɛks/ /ˈɹiːflɛks/ reflexes n
reflex
An automatic response to a simple stimulus which does not require mental processing.
(linguistics) The descendant of an earlier language element, such as a word or phoneme, in a daughter language.

reflexive /ɹəˈflɛksɪv/ adj
wederkerend reflexief
(grammar) Referring back to the subject, or having an object equal to the subject.

reflexive pronoun reflexive pronouns n
wederkerend voornaamwoord
(grammar) In English: a personal pronoun, having a form of "self" as a suffix to show that the subject's action affects the subject itself.

reflexive verb reflexive verbs n
wederkerend werkwoord
A verb whose subject and direct object are the same.

reflexology reflexologies n
reflexologie
(medicine) The study and interpretation of behavior in terms of simple and complex reflexes.
(alternative medicine) A form of complementary medicine involving the stimulation of points on the feet, hands, or ears, in the belief that it will have a beneficial effect on some other parts of the body or to improve general health.

reforest v
herbebossen
To replant a forest, especially after clearcutting.

reforestation reforestations n
herbebossing
The act or process of replanting a forest, especially after clear-cutting.

reform /ɹəˈfɔɹm/ /ɹɪˈfɔɹm/ /ɹɪˈfɔːm/ /ˌɹiːˈfɔɹm/ /ˌɹiːˈfɔːm/ reforms n
reform
The change of something that is defective, broken, inefficient or otherwise negative, in order to correct or improve it

reform school reform schools n
verbeteringsgesticht
(dated) A penal institution for juveniles, especially males.

reformer reformers n
hervormer hervormster
One who reforms, or who works for reform.
hervormer
(historical, Christianity) One who was involved in the Reformation.

reformulate v
herformuleren
(transitive) To formulate again or differently.

refract v
breken
(transitive, optics) To cause (light) to change direction as a result of entering a different medium.

refraction /ɹəˈfɹækʃən/ refractions n
refractie
(physics) The turning or bending of any wave, such as a light or sound wave, when it passes from one medium into another of different optical density.

refractive index refractive indices n
brekingsindex
(physics) The ratio of the speed of light in air or vacuum to that in another medium.

refractory /ɹɪˈfɹæk.təɹ.i/ more refractory most refractory adj
halsstarrig weerbarstig
Obstinate and unruly; strongly opposed to something.
vuurvast
Not affected by great heat.

refrain /ɹɪˈfɹeɪn/ refrains n
refrein
The chorus or burden of a song repeated at the end of each verse or stanza.

refrain /ɹɪˈfɹeɪn/ v
(zich) inhouden (zich) onthouden (van) (zich) verzetten (tegen) terughouden
onthouden zich niet inlaten met
(intransitive, with preposition "from") To stop oneself from some action or interference; to abstain. [from 15th c.]

refresh /ɹiˈfɹɛʃ/ /ɹɪˈfɹɛʃ/ v
verfrissen
(transitive) To renew or revitalize.
een webpagina herladen
(computing, ambitransitive) To reload (a document, especially a webpage) and show any new changes.

refresh someone's memory v
iemands geheugen opfrissen

refreshing /ɹəˈfɹɛʃɪŋ/ more refreshing most refreshing adj
verfrissend
That refreshes someone; pleasantly fresh and different; granting vitality and energy.

refreshment /ɹɪˈfɹɛʃ.mənt/ refreshments n
verademing verfrissing
The process of refreshing
versnapering
(usually, countable, usually, plural) That which refreshes, such as a light snack or drink.

refrigerant refrigerants n
koudemiddel
A substance used in a heat cycle that undergoes a phase change between gas and liquid to allow the cooling, as in refrigerators, air conditioners, etc.

refrigerator /ɹəˈfɹɪd͡ʒəˌɹeɪɾɚ/ /ɹɪˈfɹɪd͡ʒəˌɹeɪtə/ /ɹɪˈfɹɪd͡ʒəˌɹeɪɾɚ/ refrigerators n
koelkast ijskast frigo
A household appliance used for keeping food fresh by refrigeration (short form fridge).

refuge /ˈɹɛfjuːd͡ʒ/ refuges n
schuilplaats
A place providing safety, protection or shelter.

refugee /ɹɛfjʊˈd͡ʒiː/ /ˈɹɛfjʊd͡ʒiː/ refugees n
vluchteling
A person seeking refuge in a foreign country out of fear of political persecution or the prospect of such persecution in their home country, i.e., a person seeking political asylum.
A person seeking refuge due to a natural disaster, war, etc.

refugee camp refugee camps n
vluchtelingenkamp

refund /ɹɪˈfʌnd/ /ˈɹiːfʌnd/ refunds n
teruggave
An amount of money returned.

refurbish /ɹiˈfɝbɪʃ/ /ɹiːˈfɜːbɪʃ/ v
opkalefateren opknappen renoveren
(transitive) To rebuild or replenish with all new material; to restore to original (or better) working order and appearance.

refusal /ɹɪˈfjuːzl̩/ refusals n
weigering
The act of refusing.

refuse /ˈɹɛfjuːs/ n
afval vuilnis
Collectively, items or material that have been discarded; rubbish, garbage.

refuse /ɹɪˈfjuːz/ v
weigeren afslaan
(transitive) To decline (a request or demand).

refutation refutations n
weerlegging
An act of refuting or disproving; the disproving of an argument, opinion, testimony, doctrine or theory by argument or countervailing proof; evidence of falseness.

refute /ɹəˈfjut/ /ɹɪˈfjuːt/ v
weerleggen refuteren
(transitive) To prove (something) to be false or incorrect.
weigeren
(transitive, proscribed) To deny the truth or correctness of (something).

regain /ɹiːˈɡeɪn/ /ˈɹiːɡeɪn/ v
herkrijgen
(transitive) To get back; to recover possession of.

regal /ˈɹiːɡəl/ regals n
regaal
(musical instruments) A small, portable organ whose sound is produced by brass beating reeds without amplifying resonators. Its tone is keen and rich in harmonics. The regal was common in the 16th and 17th centuries, and has been revived for the performance of music from those times.

regale /ɹəˈɡeɪl/ /ɹɪˈɡeɪl/ v
onthalen
(transitive) To provide hospitality for (someone); to supply with abundant food and drink. [from 17th c.]
(figurative, transitive) To entertain with something that delights; to gratify; to refresh.

regard /ɹɪˈɡɑɹd/ /ɹɪˈɡɑːd/ regards n
achting respect
One's concern for another; esteem; relation, reference. [from 16th c.]

regard /ɹɪˈɡɑɹd/ /ɹɪˈɡɑːd/ v
beschouwen
(transitive) To consider, look upon (something) in a given way etc. [from 16th c.]

regardless /ɹɪˈɡɑɹd.lɪs/ /ɹɪˈɡɑːd.lɪs/ more regardless most regardless adj
ongeacht
Paying no attention to; ignoring.

regardless /ɹɪˈɡɑɹd.lɪs/ /ɹɪˈɡɑːd.lɪs/ more regardless most regardless adv
desondanks niettemin
Without attention to warnings or indications of bad consequences.

regardless of preposition
ongeacht
without attention to; without regard for

regards /ɹɪˈɡɑɹdz/ /ɹɪˈɡɑːdz/ n
groeten groetjes
A greeting at the end of a letter or e-mail communication.
A greeting to pass on to another person.

regency /ˈɹiːd͡ʒənsi/ regencies n
regentschap
A system of government that substitutes for the reign of a king or queen when that king or queen becomes unable to rule.

regent /ˈɹiːd͡ʒənt/ regents n
regent
One who rules in place of the monarch, especially because the monarch is too young, absent, or disabled. [from 15th c.]

regicide /ˈɹɛd͡ʒəsaɪd/ regicides n
koningsmoord regicide vorstenmoord
The killing of a king.
koningsmoordenaar vorstenmoordenaar
One who kills a king. [from 1540s]

regime change regime changes n
regimeverandering
(politics) The overthrow of a government that is considered an illegitimate regime by means of external force (especially military might), and its replacement with a new government according to the concept of political legitimacy promoted by that force.

regiment /ˈɹɛd͡ʒɪmənt/ regiments n
regiment afdeling
(military) A unit of armed troops under the command of an officer, and consisting of several smaller units; now specifically, usually composed of two or more battalions. [from 16th c.]

regiolect regiolects n
regiolect streektaal

region /ˈɹiːd͡ʒən/ [ˈɹiːd͡ʒn̩] regions n
regio gebied landstreek streek jegenode
Any considerable and connected part of a space or surface; specifically, a tract of land or sea of considerable but indefinite extent; a country; a district; in a broad sense, a place without special reference to location or extent but viewed as an entity for geographical, social or cultural reasons.
regio gewest
An administrative subdivision of the European Union.

regional /ˈɹiːd͡ʒnəl/ /ˈɹiːd͡ʒənəl/ adj
regionaal gewestelijk
Of, or pertaining to, a specific region or district.

regional lockout regional lockouts n
regionale uitsluiting
(video games, DVD) The programming practice, code, or chip used to prevent the playing of imported media on a domestically marketed device.

register /ˈɹɛd͡ʒ.ɪs.tə/ /ˈɹɛd͡ʒ.ɪs.tɚ/ registers n
stijlniveau stijlregister
(linguistics) A style of a language used in a particular context.

register /ˈɹɛd͡ʒ.ɪs.tə/ /ˈɹɛd͡ʒ.ɪs.tɚ/ v
registreren inschrijven
(transitive) To enter in a register; to enlist.

registered /ˈɹɛd͡ʒ.ɪs.təd/ /ˈɹɛd͡ʒ.ɪs.tɚd/ adj
ingeschreven
Having had one's name added to an official list or entered into a register

registered trademark registered trademarks n
geregistreerd handelsmerk
A trademark that has been officially registered with the government by its owner. Indicated by the symbol ®.

registrar /ˈɹɛd͡ʒ.ɪsˌtɹɑɹ/ registrars n
griffier
An official keeper or recorder of records.

registration /ˌɹɛ.d͡ʒɪs.ˈtɹeɪ.ʃən/ registrations n
registratie
(countable, uncountable) The act of signing up or registering for something.

regress /ɹɪˈɡɹɛs/ /ˈɹiːˌɡɹɛs/ v
teruggaan
(intransitive) To move backwards to an earlier stage; to devolve.

regression /ɹiːˈɡɹɛʃ.ən/ /ɹəˈɡɹeʃ.ən/ /ɹəˈɡɹɛʃ.ən/ /ɹɪˈɡɹɛʃ.ən/ regressions n
teruggang
An action of regressing, a return to a previous state.

regret /ɹiˈɡɹɛt/ /ɹəˈɡɹɛt/ /ɹɪˈɡɹɛt/ regrets n
spijt berouw
Emotional pain on account of something done or experienced in the past, with a wish that it had been different; a looking back with dissatisfaction or with longing.
(decision theory) The amount of avoidable loss that results from choosing the wrong action.

regret /ɹiˈɡɹɛt/ /ɹəˈɡɹɛt/ /ɹɪˈɡɹɛt/ v
betreuren berouwen spijten
To feel sorry about (a thing that has or has not happened), afterthink: to wish that a thing had not happened, that something else had happened instead.

regrettable more regrettable most regrettable adj
betreurenswaardig
Able to be regretted, especially deserving of regret.

regroup /ɹiːˈɡɹuːp/ /ˈɹiːɡɹuːp/ v
hergroeperen
(transitive) To group or categorize again.

regular /ˈɹɛɡ.jə.lɚ/ /ˈɹɛɡ.jʊ.lə/ /ˈɹɛɡ.l̩ɚ/ [ˈɹɛɡ.jɪ̈.lɚ] [ˈɹɛɡ.l̩ɚ] more regular most regular adj
regelmatig
Having a constant pattern; showing evenness of form or appearance. [from 15th c.]
Demonstrating a consistent set of rules; showing order, evenness of operation or occurrence. [from 16th c.]
(grammar, of a verb, plural, etc) Following a set or common pattern; according to the normal rules of a given language. [from 17th c.]
vast
Happening at constant (especially short) intervals. [from 17th c.]
gewoon
(chiefly, US) Having the expected characteristics or appearances; normal, ordinary, standard. [from 17th c.]

regular /ˈɹɛɡ.jə.lɚ/ /ˈɹɛɡ.jʊ.lə/ /ˈɹɛɡ.l̩ɚ/ [ˈɹɛɡ.jɪ̈.lɚ] [ˈɹɛɡ.l̩ɚ] regulars n
stamgast
A frequent, routine visitor to an establishment.

regularity /ˌɹɛɡjuˈlæɹəti/ regularities n
regelmaat regelmatigheid
(uncountable) The condition or quality of being regular

regulate /ˈɹɛɡjəleɪt/ v
regelen
To adjust (a mechanism) for accurate and proper functioning.

regulation /ˌɹɛɡjəˈleɪʃən/ /ˌɹɛɡjʊˈleɪʃən/ regulations n
verordening
(uncountable) The act of regulating or the condition of being regulated.
(European Union law) A form of legislative act which is self-effecting, and requires no further intervention by the Member States to become law.
verordening reglement
(countable) A law or administrative rule, issued by an organization, used to guide or prescribe the conduct of members of that organization.

regurgitate /ɹɪˈɡɝd͡ʒəˌteɪt/ regurgitates n
letterlijk herhalen
Something regurgitated; regurgitated matter.

rehabilitation /ˌɹiː.əˌbɪl.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ [ˌɹiː.əˌbɪl.ɪˈteɪ.ʃn̩] rehabilitations n
rehabilitatie
The process of rehabilitating somebody or something.

rehearsal /ɹɪˈhɜːsl̩/ /ɹɪˈhɝsl̩/ rehearsals n
repetitie
The practicing of something which is to be performed before an audience, usually to test or improve the interaction between several participating people, or to allow technical adjustments with respect to staging to be done.

rehearse /ɹɪˈhɝs/ [ɹɪˈhɜːs] v
herhalen
(transitive) To repeat, as what has been already said; to tell over again; to recite.
vertellen
(transitive) To narrate; to relate; to tell.
repeteren inoefenen
(ambitransitive) To practise by recitation or repetition in private for experiment and improvement, prior to a public representation, especially in theater
doen repeteren
(transitive, theatre) To cause to rehearse; to instruct by rehearsal.

reify /ˈɹeɪ.ə.faɪ/ /ˈɹiː.ə.faɪ/ v
concretiseren verstoffelijken
(transitive) To regard something abstract as if it were a concrete material thing.

reign /ɹeɪn/ reigns n
bestuur heerschappij troon
The exercise of sovereign power.
regering
The period during which a monarch rules.

reign /ɹeɪn/ v
regeren
(intransitive) To exercise sovereign power, to rule as a monarch.

reign of terror reigns of terror n
schrikbewind
(politics) A brutal period of political violence and intimidation in the wake of a popular revolution.

reimburse /ˌɹiːɪmˈbɜː(ɹ)s/ v
terugbetalen rembourseren vergoeden
To compensate with payment; especially, to repay money spent on one's behalf.

rein /ɹeɪn/ reins n
teugel
A strap or rope attached to a bridle or bit, used to control a horse, animal or young child.

rein /ɹeɪn/ v
besturen
(transitive) To direct or stop a horse by using reins.

rein in v
beteugelen
(figurative) To stop or slow something, by exercising control.

reincarnate v
reïncarneren
(ambitransitive) To be, or cause to be, reborn, especially in a different body or as a different species.

reincarnation /ˌɹiːɪŋkɑː(ɹ)ˈneɪʃən/ reincarnations n
reïncarnatie
A rebirth of a soul, in a physical life form, such as a body.

reindeer /ˈɹeɪndɪə/ /ˈɹeɪndɪɹ/ reindeer reindeers n
rendier
(plural: reindeer) Any Arctic and subarctic-dwelling deer of the species Rangifer tarandus, with a number of subspecies.

reindeer moss reindeer mosses n
rendiermos
A lichen (Cladonia rangiferina) that grows in areas of alpine tundra.

reinforce /ˌɹi.ɪnˈfɔɹs/ /ˌɹiː.ɪnˈfoːs/ /ˌɹiː.ɪnˈfɔːs/ v
versterken vergroten verhogen
(transitive) To strengthen, especially by addition or augmentation.
benadrukken
(transitive) To emphasize or review.

reinforced concrete reinforced concretes n
gewapend beton
A building material made from Portland cement concrete with a matrix of steel bars or wires (rebars) to increase its tensile strength.

reinforcement /ˌɹiːɪnˈfɔː(ɹ)smənt/ reinforcements n
versterking
(countable) A thing that reinforces.

reinstate /ɹiː.ɪnˈsteɪt/ v
opnieuw aanstellen
(transitive) To restore to a former position or rank.

reinsurance reinsurances n
herverzekering
(business, insurance) Insurance purchased by insurance companies that spreads the risk associated with selling insurance around so the danger of one large monetary loss is minimized.

reinsurer reinsurers n
herverzekeraar
(insurance) A provider of reinsurance.

reintegration reintegrations n
re-integratie
The process of reintegrating.

reinterview v
herinterviewen
To interview again.

reinvent v
heruitvinden
To invent again something that has already been invented.

reinvent the wheel /ˌɹiːɪnˌvɛnt ðə ˈ(h)wiːl/ v
het wiel opnieuw uitvinden
(idiomatic) To do work unnecessarily when it has already been done satisfactorily by others; to attempt to devise a solution to a problem when a solution already exists.

reinvigorate v
heropleven
To give new life, energy or strength to someone or something; to revitalize

reject /ɹɪˈd͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈɹiː.d͡ʒɛkt/ v
afwijzen verwerpen
(transitive) To refuse to accept.

rejection /ɹəˈd͡ʒɛk.ʃən/ /ɹɪˈd͡ʒɛk.ʃən/ rejections n
afwijzing
The act of rejecting.

rejoice /ɹɪˈd͡ʒɔɪs/ v
jubelen
(intransitive) To be very happy, be delighted, exult; to feel joy. [from 14th c.]

rejoinder /ɹɪd͡ʒˈɔɪndɚ/ rejoinders n
repliek
(legal) The defendant's answer to the replication.

rejuvenate /ɹiːˈd͡ʒuːvəneɪt/ /ɹɪˈd͡ʒuːvəneɪt/ v
verjongen
To render young again.

rejuvenation rejuvenations n
verjonging
The process of rendering young again.

relapse /ɹɪˈlæps/ /ˈɹiːˌlæps/ relapses n
terugval
The act or situation of relapsing.

relate /ɹiˈleɪt/ /ɹɪˈleɪt/ v
relateren
vertellen
(transitive) To tell in a descriptive way.

related /ɹɪˈleɪtɪd/ more related most related adj
gerelateerd verwant
Standing in relation or connection.
verwant
Being a relative of.
verteld
Narrated; told.

relation /ɹɪˈleɪʃən/ relations n
bloedverwant familielid verwant familielui familieverwant geboortsverwant
A member of one's extended family; a relative.
relatie
(mathematics) A statement of equality of two products of generators, used in the presentation of a group.

relationship /ɹɪˈleɪ.ʃənˌʃɪp/ [ɹɪˈleɪ.ʃn̩ˌʃɪp] relationships n
verwantschap
Connection or association; the condition of being related.
verhouding relatie
A romantic or sexual involvement.

relative /ˈɹɛl.ə.tɪv/ [tʰ] [ɾ] [ˈɹɛl.ə.tʰɪv.li] [ˈɹɛl.ə.tʰɪv] [ˈɹɛl.ə.ɾɪv] adj
betrekkelijk relatief
Connected to or depending on something else; comparative.

relative /ˈɹɛl.ə.tɪv/ [tʰ] [ɾ] [ˈɹɛl.ə.tʰɪv.li] [ˈɹɛl.ə.tʰɪv] [ˈɹɛl.ə.ɾɪv] relatives n
familielid bloedverwant
Someone connected by blood, marriage, or adoption; someone in the same family.

relative pitch relative pitches n
relatief gehoor
(music, uncountable) The ability to identify or create a given note by comparing it with a reference note and discerning the interval between those two notes.

relative pronoun relative pronouns n
betrekkelijk voornaamwoord
(grammar) A pronoun that introduces a relative clause and refers to an antecedent. Some words that can be used as interrogative pronouns can alternatively be used as relative pronouns: what, which, who, and whom. The other relative pronouns are whoever, whomever, whatever, and that.

relatively /ˈɹɛl.ə.tɪv.li/ [tʰ] [ɾ] [ˈɹɛl.ə.tʰɪv.li] [ˈɹɛl.ə.tʰɪv] [ˈɹɛl.ə.ɾɪv.li] [ˈɹɛl.ə.ɾɪv] adv
relatief
In a relative manner; with reference to environment or competition; contextually or comparatively.
(sometimes, proscribed) Somewhat; fairly.

relativity /ɹɛləˈtɪvɪti/ /ˌɹɛləˈtɪvɪti/ [-ɾi] relativities n
relativiteit

relativize v
relativeren
To make one thing relative to another.

relax /ɹɪˈlæks/ v
ontspannen
(transitive) To calm down.
(transitive) To make something less severe or tense.
(transitive) To make something (such as codes and regulations) more lenient.
(transitive) To relieve (something) from stress.
losmaken
(transitive) To make something loose.
ontspannen losser worden
(intransitive) To become less severe or tense.
(intransitive, of codes and regulations) To become more lenient.
(transitive, dated) To relieve from constipation; to loosen; to open.

relaxed /ɹɪˈlækst/ more relaxed most relaxed adj
kalm rustig
Free from tension or anxiety; at ease; leisurely. [from 18th c.]

relaxing more relaxing most relaxing adj
ontspannend rustgevend
Conducive to relaxation; helping one to relax.

relay /ɹiˈleɪ/ /ˈɹiːleɪ/ v
doorgeven
(transitive) To pass on or transfer (information). [from 19th c.]

relay race relay races n
estafette
A sports contest where the members of a team take turns e.g. swimming, running or skiing parts of a circuit.

relay strike relay strikes n
estafettestaking
(chiefly, India) A type of strike where workers in a particular sector strike sequentially per business.

release /ɹiˈliːs/ /ɹəˈliːs/ /ɹɪˈliːs/ releases n
kwijtschelding
(legal) The giving up of a claim, especially a debt.

release /ɹiˈliːs/ /ɹəˈliːs/ /ɹɪˈliːs/ v
loslaten
To let go (of); to cease to hold or contain.
vrijlaten
To free or liberate; to set free.
uitbrengen
(legal) To let go, as a legal claim; to discharge or relinquish a right to, as lands or tenements, by conveying to another who has some right or estate in possession, as when the person in remainder releases his right to the tenant in possession; to quit.

relegate /ˈɹɛlɪɡeɪt/ v
verbannen bannen relegeren
(transitive, done to a person) Exile or banish to a particular place.

relegation relegations n
degradatie
The act of being relegated

relent /ɹɪˈlɛnt/ relents n
oponthoud verblijf
Stay; stop; delay.

relent /ɹɪˈlɛnt/ v
milder worden milderen verzachten
(intransitive) To give in or be swayed; to become less hard, harsh, or cruel; to show clemency.
verslappen
(intransitive) To slacken; to abate.
meegeven ontspannen oplossen smelten verzachten zachter worden
(dated, intransitive, of substance) To become less rigid or hard; to soften; to yield, for example by dissolving or melting

relentless /ɹɪˈlɛntləs/ more relentless most relentless adj
meedogenloos
Unrelenting or unyielding in severity.
voortdurend
Unremitting, steady and persistent.

relevance /ˈɹɛl.ə.vən(t)s/ /ˈɹɛl.ɪ.vən(t)s/ relevances n
relevantie
The property or state of being relevant or pertinent.

relevant /ˈɹɛləvənt/ more relevant most relevant adj
relevant
Related, connected, or pertinent to a topic.

reliability reliabilities n
betrouwbaarheid
The quality of being reliable, dependable, or trustworthy.
(education) the ability to measure the same thing consistently (of a measurement indicating the degree to which the measure is consistent); that is, repeated measurements would give the same result (See also validity).

reliable /ɹɪˈlaɪəbəl/ more reliable most reliable adj
betrouwbaar zeker
Suitable or fit to be relied on; worthy of dependence, reliance or trust; dependable, trustworthy

reliable /ɹɪˈlaɪəbəl/ reliables n
getrouwe zekerheid
Something or someone reliable or dependable

relic /ˈɹɛlɪk/ relics n
relikwie
(religion) A part of the body of a saint, or an ancient religious object, kept for veneration.

relief /ɹɪˈliːf/ reliefs n
opluchting
The removal of stress or discomfort.
The feeling associated with the removal of stress or discomfort.
reliëf
(uncountable) A method of sculpture or other artwork in which shapes or figures protrude from a flat background.
The difference of elevations on a surface.
(heraldry) The supposed projection of a charge from the surface of a field, indicated by shading on the sinister and lower sides.

relieve /ɹɪˈliːv/ v
opluchten
(transitive) To ease (a person, person's thoughts etc.) from mental distress; to stop (someone) feeling anxious or worried, to alleviate the distress of. [from 14th c.]
aflossen
(originally, military) To free (someone) from their post, task etc. by taking their place. [from 16th c.]

religion /ɹɪˈlɪd͡ʒən/ religions n
religie godsdienst geloofsovertuiging
(uncountable) Belief in a spiritual or metaphysical reality (often including at least one deity), accompanied by practices or rituals pertaining to the belief.

religiosity /ɹɪˌlɪd͡ʒɪˈɑsəti/ /ɹɪˌlɪd͡ʒɪˈɒsɪti/ religiosities n
religiositeit
The quality of being religious or pious, especially when zealous.

religious /ɹɪ.ˈlɪd͡ʒ.əs/ more religious most religious adj
gelovig
religieus godsdienstig
Committed to the practice or adherence of religion.
religieus
Belonging or pertaining to a religious order or religious congregation.

religious order religious orders n
religieuze orde
(religion) An organized community of people who live in some way set apart from society in accordance with their specific religious devotion, usually characterized by the principles of the founder's religious practice.

religious studies n
godsdienstwetenschap
The academic study of religious beliefs, behaviours and institutions.

relinquish /ɹɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ/ v
afstand doen van loslaten opgeven verzaken
(transitive) To give up, abandon or retire from something. To trade away.
loslaten vrijlaten
(transitive) To let go (free, away), physically release.
loslaten opgeven
(transitive) To metaphorically surrender, yield control or possession.
loslaten opgeven verzaken (ann)
(transitive) To accept to give up, withdraw etc.

reliquary /ˈɹɛlɪkwəɹi/ /ˈɹɛlɪkwɛɹi/ reliquaries n
reliekhouder
A container to hold or display religious relics.

relish /ˈɹɛl.ɪʃ/ relishes n
smaak
A pleasant taste.
genot
(followed by "for") A taste (for); liking (of); fondness.

relish /ˈɹɛl.ɪʃ/ v
genieten smaken smullen
(transitive) To taste or eat with pleasure, to like the flavor of [from 16th c.]
genieten
(transitive) To give a taste to; to cause to taste nice, to make appetizing. [from 16th c.]

reload /ɹiːˈləʊd/ /ˈɹiːləʊd/ v
herladen
(firearms) To load a gun again; or recharge a used cartridge.
To load (something) again.

relocation /ˌɹiːləʊˈkeɪʃən/ relocations n
verhuizing
The act of moving from one place to another.

reluctance /ɹɪˈlʌktəns/ reluctances n
tegenzin
Unwillingness to do something.
Hesitancy in taking some action.
magnetische weerstand
(physics) That property of a magnetic circuit analogous to resistance in an electric circuit.

reluctant /ɹɪˈlʌktənt/ more reluctant most reluctant adj
aarzelend schoorvoetend
Not wanting to take some action; unwilling to do something.

reluctantly /ɹɪˈlʌktəntli/ more reluctantly most reluctantly adv
met tegenzin
In a reluctant or hesitant manner.

rely /ɹɪˈlaɪ/ v
rekenen op
(with on or upon, formerly also with in) to trust; to have confidence in; to depend.

remain /ɹɪˈmeɪn/ v
blijven resteren achterblijven
To continue unchanged in place, form, or condition, or undiminished in quantity; to abide; to stay; to endure; to last.

remain to be seen v
valt nog af te wachten
(idiomatic) To have not yet happened; to be as yet unknown.

remainder /ɹəˈmeɪndə/ /ɹəˈmeɪndɚ/ /ɹɪˈmeɪndə/ adj
overblijvend resterend
Remaining.

remainder /ɹəˈmeɪndə/ /ɹəˈmeɪndɚ/ /ɹɪˈmeɪndə/ remainders n
overblijfsel rest restant overschot
A part or parts remaining after some has/have been removed or already occurred.
rest
(mathematics) The amount left over after subtracting the divisor as many times as possible from the dividend without producing a negative result. If n (dividend) and d (divisor) are integers, then n can always be expressed in the form n = dq + r, where q (quotient) and r (remainder) are also integers and 0 ≤ r &#60; d.
(mathematics) The number left over after a simple subtraction
onverkochte voorrraad overschot overstock overtollige voorrraad
(commerce) Excess stock items left unsold and subject to reduction in price.

remainder /ɹəˈmeɪndə/ /ɹəˈmeɪndɚ/ /ɹɪˈmeɪndə/ v
opruimen uitverkopen
(transitive, commerce) To mark or declare items left unsold as subject to reduction in price.

remains /ɹɪˈmeɪnz/ n
overblijfselen stoffelijk overschot
What is left after a person (or any organism) dies; a corpse.
overblijfselen
All that is left of the stock of some things; remnants.

remake /ɹiːˈmeɪk/ /ˈɹiːmeɪk/ remakes n
remake
A new, especially updated, version of a film, video game, etc.

remand /ɹəˈmænd/ /ɹɪˈmɑːnd/ remands n
verwijzen
The act of an appellate court sending a matter back to a lower court for review or disposal.

remark /ɹɪˈmɑɹk/ /ɹɪˈmɑːk/ remarks n
opmerking

remark /ɹɪˈmɑɹk/ /ɹɪˈmɑːk/ v
bemerken opmerken

remarkable /ɹɪˈmɑɹkəbl̩/ /ɹɪˈmɑːkəbl̩/ more remarkable most remarkable adj
opmerkelijk markant opvallend
Worthy of remark; notable; interesting.

remarkably /ɹɪˈmɑɹkəbli/ /ɹɪˈmɑːkəbli/ more remarkably most remarkably adv
opmerkelijk
(manner) In a remarkable manner.

remarry /ɹiːˈmæɹi/ v
hertrouwen
To marry a second or subsequent time (the same spouse or a different one) after the end of a marriage.

remedy /ˈɹɛmədi/ remedies n
remedie
Something that corrects or counteracts.
A medicine, application, or treatment that relieves or cures a disease.

remember /ɹɪˈmɛmbə/ /ɹɪˈmɛmbɚ/ /ˈmɛmbɚ/ /ˈɹɛmbɚ/ /ˈɹɪmbɚ/ v
herinneren gedenken
To recall from one's memory; to have an image in one's memory.
onthouden
To memorize; to put something into memory.
eraan denken
To not forget (to do something required)

rememberer rememberers n
onthouder
One who remembers, recalls from memory.

remembrance /ɹɪ.ˈmɛm.bɹəns/ remembrances n
herinneren
The act of remembering; a holding in mind, or bringing to mind; recollection.
The power of remembering; the reach of personal knowledge; the period over which one's memory extends.
herinnerd nagedachtenis
The state of being remembered, or held in mind; memory, recollection.
herinnerde
Something remembered; a person or thing kept in memory.
geheugensteun
That which serves to keep in or bring to mind; a memento, a memorial, a souvenir, a token; a memorandum or note of something to be remembered.

remind /ɹəˈmaɪnd/ /ɹɪˈmaɪnd/ v
herinneren
(transitive) To cause one to experience a memory (of someone or something); to bring to the notice or consideration (of a person).

reminder /ɹɪˈmaɪn.də/ /ɹɪˈmaɪn.dɚ/ reminders n
geheugensteuntje
Someone or something that reminds.
betalingsherinnering
(finance) Writing that reminds of open payments.

reminiscence /ˌɹɛm.əˈnɪs.əns/ reminiscences n
herinnering
A mental image thus remembered.

remission /ɹəˈmɪʃ(ə)n/ /ɹɪˈmɪʃ(ə)n/ remissions n
vergeving
A pardon of a sin; (chiefly, historical, also, figuratively) the forgiveness of an offence, or relinquishment of a (legal) claim or a debt.

remit v
versturen
(transitive) To transmit or send (e.g. money in payment); to supply.
vergeven
(transitive) To forgive, pardon (a wrong, offence, etc.).
opheffen
(transitive) To refrain from exacting or enforcing.
opgeven stopzetten
(transitive, obsolete) To give up; omit; cease doing.
afnemen herstellen opgeven overgeven terugzenden verslappen
(transitive) To allow (something) to slacken, to relax (one's attention etc.).
doen afnemen
(intransitive, obsolete) To show a lessening or abatement (of a specified quality).
verwijzen
(transitive) To refer (something or someone) for deliberation, judgment, etc. (to a particular body or person).
herstellen opgeven overgeven
(transitive, obsolete) To refer (someone to something), direct someone's attention to something.

remittance /ɹɪˈmɪtəns/ remittances n
overschrijving
Money which is sent to someone, typically to someone in another country.

remnant /ˈɹɛmnənt/ remnants n
overblijfsel resten
The small portion remaining of a larger thing or group.
restant
The remaining fabric at the end of the bolt.
coupon
An unsold end of piece goods, as cloth, ribbons, carpets, etc.

remonstrate /ˈɹɛ.mən.stɹeɪt/ v
klacht neerleggen
(intransitive, chiefly, historical) Specifically, to lodge an official objection (especially by means of a remonstrance) with a monarch or other ruling body.
protesteren
(transitive, often with an object consisting of direct speech or a clause beginning with that) To state or plead as an objection, formal protest, or expression of disapproval.
bewijzen protesteren
To point out; to show clearly; to make plain or manifest; hence, to prove; to demonstrate.

remorse /ɹɪˈmɔɹs/ /ɹɪˈmɔː(ɹ)s/ remorses n
berouw gewetenswroeging
A feeling of regret or sadness for doing wrong or sinning.

remote [ɹəˈməʊt] [ɹɪˈmoʊt] [ɹɪˈməʊt] [ˌɹiːˈməʊt] more remote most remote remoter remotest adj
afgelegen van op afstand veraf verwijderd
At a distance; disconnected.

remote control remote controls n
afstandsbediening
(countable) A device used to operate an appliance (such as a television, vehicle, or mechanical toy) from a short distance away.

removable adj
uitneembaar
Able to be removed.

removal /ɹəˈmʉː.vəl/ /ɹɪˈmu.vəl/ /ɹɪˈmuː.vəl/ /ɹɪˈmʉː.vəl/ removals n
verwijdering
The process of removing, or the fact of being removed.

removal van removal vans n
verhuiswagen
(UK) An enclosed vehicle which is used for moving furniture and other belongings when moving house.

remove /ɹɪˈmuːv/ v
verwijderen weghalen
(transitive) To move from one place to another, especially to take away.

renal /ˈɹiːnəl/ adj
renaal
Pertaining to the kidneys.

rename /ɹiːˈneɪm/ v
hernoemen
(transitive) To give a new name to.

render /ˈɹɛn.də/ /ˈɹɛn.dɚ/ v
veroorzaken
(ditransitive) To cause to become.
renderen weergeven
(transitive, computer graphics) To transform (a model) into a display on the screen or other media.
uitsmelten
(transitive) To convert waste animal tissue into a usable byproduct.
duiden uitleggen
(obsolete) To return; to pay back; to restore.

rendition /ɹɛnˈdɪʃ(ə)n/ renditions n
uitvoering vertolking weergave
An interpretation or performance of an artwork, especially a musical score or musical work. [from 19th c.]

renegade /ˈɹɛnəˌɡeɪd/ /ˈɹɛnɪˌɡeɪd/ renegades n
outlaw rebel vogelvrije
An outlaw or rebel.
renegaat afvallige overloper
A disloyal person who betrays or deserts a cause, religion, political party, friend, etc.

renege /ɹiː-/ /ɹɪˈneɪɡ/ /ɹɪˈniːɡ/ /ɹɪˈnɛɡ/ /ɹɪˈnɪɡ/ v
belofte breken
(intransitive) To break a promise or commitment; to go back on one's word.
verzaken
(intransitive) In a card game, to break one's commitment to follow suit when capable.
afzweren verloochenen
(transitive, archaic) To deny; to renounce

renew /ɹɪˈnjuː/ /ɹɪˈnu/ v
vernieuwen hernieuwen
(transitive) To make (something) new again; to restore to freshness or original condition. [from 14thc.]
hernieuwen vernieuwen
(transitive, intransitive) To extend a period of loan, especially a library book that is due to be returned.

rennet /ˈɹɛnɪt/ rennets n
stremsel
An enzyme used as the first step in making cheese, to curdle the milk and coagulate the casein in it, derived by soaking the fourth stomach of a milk-fed calf in brine.

renounce /ɹɪˈnaʊns/ v
opgeven
(transitive) To give up, resign, surrender.
verzaken
(intransitive, card games) To fail to follow suit; playing a card of a different suit when having no card of the suit led.

renovate /ˈɹɛnəveɪt/ /ˈɹɛnəʊveɪt/ /ˈɹɛnəˌveɪt/ v
renoveren
(transitive) To renew; to revamp something to make it look new again.

renovation /ˈɹɛnəveɪʃən/ renovations n
renovatie
An act, or the process, of renovating.

renowned /ɹɪˈnaʊnd/ more renowned most renowned adj
beroemd gerenommeerd vermaard
Famous, celebrated, or well-known; widely praised or highly honored.

rent /ɹɛnt/ rents n
huur
A payment made by a tenant at intervals in order to lease a property.
barst kloof scheur
A tear or rip in some surface.
scheiding schisma
A division or schism.

rent /ɹɛnt/ v
huren
(transitive) To take a lease of premises in exchange for rent.
(transitive) To obtain or have temporary possession of an object (e.g. a movie) in exchange for money.
verhuren
(transitive, informal) To grant a lease in return for rent.

rent control rent controls n
huurbescherming
The official regulation of the amount that may be charged for rented property.

rental car rental cars n
huurauto huurwagen
A car that is or can be rented, usually for a short period, from a car rental company.

rentcharge rentcharges n
erfelijke rente erfrente
(property law) An annual sum or periodic payment charged on certain freehold properties or payable out of the income of those properties and expressly giving to the rentcharger, who has no reversionary interest in the property, the right of distress for arrears.

rentier /ɹɑ̃ˈtjeɪ/ /ˈɹɒntɪeɪ/ rentiers n
rentenier
An individual who receives an income, usually interest, rent, dividends, capital gains, or profits from his or her assets and investments.

renunciation renunciations n
verwerping
The act of rejecting or renouncing something as invalid.
verloochening
The resignation of an ecclesiastical office.
verzaking
(law) The act by which a person abandons a right acquired, but without transferring it to another.

repair /ɹəˈpɛɚ/ /ɹɪˈpɛə/ /ɹɪˈpɛɚ/ repairs n
herstelling
reparatie
The act of repairing something.

repair /ɹəˈpɛɚ/ /ɹɪˈpɛə/ /ɹɪˈpɛɚ/ v
repareren herstellen
To restore to good working order, fix, or improve damaged condition; to mend; to remedy.

repairman repairmen n
hersteller klusjesman
A man whose job is to repair things

reparation /ˌɹɛpəˈɹeɪʃən/ reparations n
herstelbetaling
(usually, in the plural) A payment of time, effort or money to compensate for past transgression(s).

repartee /ˌɹɛpɑɹˈteɪ/ /ˌɹɛpɑːˈtiː/ repartees n
gevat antwoord
A swift, witty reply, especially one that is amusing.
A conversation marked by a series of witty retorts.
gevatheid
Skill in replying swiftly and wittily.

repast /-ˈpæst/ /ɹə-/ /ɹɪˈpæst/ /ɹɪˈpɑːst/ repasts n
maaltijd
(archaic, or, literary) A meal.

repatriate /ɹiːˈpeɪ.tɹi.eɪt/ /ɹiːˈpæ.tɹi.eɪt/ v
repatriëren
(transitive) To restore (a person) to their own country.
(transitive) To return or restore (artworks, museum exhibits, etc.) to their country of origin.

repatriation repatriations n
repatriëring
The process of returning of a person to their country of origin or citizenship.

repeal /ɹəˈpiːl/ v
annuleren afschaffen herroepen terugtrekken
(transitive) To cancel, invalidate, annul.
To recall; to summon (a person) again; to bring (a person) back from exile or banishment.
To suppress; to repel.

repeat /ɹɪˈpit/ /ɹɪˈpiːt/ /ˈɹi.pit/ v
herhalen herdoen herzeggen wederhalen
(transitive) To do or say again (and again).

repeat offender repeat offenders n
draaideurcrimineel recidivist recidiviste
A person who has previously offended against the law, often someone who may be deemed incorrigible.

repeated /ɹɪˈpiːtɪd/ more repeated most repeated adj
herhaaldelijk
Having been said or done again.

repeatedly /ɹɪˈpiːtɪdli/ more repeatedly most repeatedly adv
herhaaldelijk meermaals telkens
Done several times or in repetition.

repechage /ɹəˌpɛʃˈɑʒ/ /ˈɹɛp.ə.ʃɑːʒ/ /ˈɹɛp.ɪ.ʃɑːʒ/ /ˌɹɛp.əˈʃɑʒ/ repechages n
herkansing
(sports) A heat (as in rowing or fencing) in which the best competitors who have lost in a previous round compete for a place or places yet left in the next round.

repel /ɹɪˈpɛl/ v
verjagen afweren
(transitive) To reject, put off (a request, demand etc.). [from 15th c.]
afstoten
(transitive, physics) To force away by means of a repulsive force. [from 17th c.]

repent /ɹɪˈpɛnt/ v
berouwen berouw hebben
(intransitive) To feel pain, sorrow, or regret for what one has done or omitted to do; the cause for repenting may be indicated with "of".
berouw tonen berouwen betreuren
(theology, intransitive) To be sorry for sin as morally evil, and to seek forgiveness; to cease to practice sin and to love.
berouw hebben betreuren
(transitive) To feel pain on account of; to remember with sorrow.

repentance /ɹɪˈpɛntəns/ repentances n
inkeer
berouw
The condition of being penitent.
penitentie
A feeling of regret or remorse for doing wrong or sinning.

repertoire /ˈɹɛp.ə.twɑɹ/ /ˈɹɛp.ə.twɑː/ /ˈɹɛp.əɹ.twɑɹ/ repertoires n
repertoire
A list of dramas, operas, pieces, parts, etc., which a company or a person has rehearsed and is prepared to perform or display.
repertorium
An amount, body, or collection of something.

repetition /ˌɹɛp.əˈtɪʃ.ən/ [ˌɹɛp.əˈtɪʃ.n̩] repetitions n
repetitie
herhaling
The act or an instance of repeating or being repeated.

rephrase v
herformuleren
To say or write something with different wording.

replace /ɹɪˈpleɪs/ v
vervangen
(transitive) To supply or substitute an equivalent for

replaceable /ɹɪˈpleɪsəbəl/ more replaceable most replaceable adj
vervangbaar
Capable of being replaced.

replacement /ɹɪˈpleɪsmənt/ replacements n
plaatsvervanger vervanger vervanging
A person or thing that takes the place of another; a substitute.

replenish /ɹɪˈplɛn.ɪʃ/ v
aanvullen
(transitive) To refill; to renew; to supply again or to add a fresh quantity to.

replenishment replenishments n
aanvulling
The act of replenishing.

replete /ɹɪˈpliːt/ more replete most replete adj
bulkend
Abounding.

reply /ɹɪˈplaɪ/ replies n
antwoord respons
A written or spoken response; part of a conversation.

reply /ɹɪˈplaɪ/ v
beantwoorden antwoorden
(transitive, intransitive) To give a written or spoken response, especially to a question, request, accusation or criticism; to answer.
beantwoorden
(intransitive) To act or gesture in response.

repopulation repopulations n
herbevolking
The act of repopulating, especially with a species that might otherwise die out in an area.

report /ɹəˈpoːt/ /ɹɪˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /ɹɪˈpoət/ /ɹɪˈpɔɹt/ /ɹɪˈpɔːt/ reports n
verslag rapport
A piece of information describing, or an account of certain events given or presented to someone, with the most common adpositions being by (referring to creator of the report) and on (referring to the subject).
boem knal paf pif poef
(firearms) The sharp, loud sound from a gun or explosion.

report /ɹəˈpoːt/ /ɹɪˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /ɹɪˈpoət/ /ɹɪˈpɔɹt/ /ɹɪˈpɔːt/ v
afkomen verschijnen
(obsolete, reflexive) To take oneself (to someone or something) for guidance or support; to appeal. [15th–18th c.]
(intransitive) To show up or appear at an appointed time; to present oneself. [from 19th c.]
berichten melden bekendmaken rapporteren
(formal, transitive) To notify someone of (particular intelligence, suspicions, illegality, misconduct etc.); to make notification to relevant authorities; to submit a formal report of. [from 15th c.]
berichten afkomen rapporteren verschijnen
(intransitive) To be accountable to or subordinate to (someone) in a hierarchy; to receive orders from (someone); to give official updates to (someone who is above oneself in a hierarchy).

report card report cards n
rapport rapportkaart
(education) A document, on cardboard or plain paper, stating which grades a student earned, at the end of a term of regular period.

reported speech n
indirecte rede
(grammar, narratology) A form of speech used to express what another has said, often involving a change in tense.

reportedly /ɹɪˈpɔːtɪdli/ adv
naar verluidt
According to reports or rumors; supposedly. [from 19th c.]

reporter /ɹɪˈpo(ː)ɹtɚ/ /ɹɪˈpoətə/ /ɹɪˈpɔɹtɚ/ /ɹɪˈpɔːtə/ reporters n
reporter verslaggever
A journalist who investigates, edits and reports news stories for newspapers, radio and television.

repose /ɹi-/ /ɹəˈpoʊz/ /ɹɪˈpəʊz/ reposes n
rust
(uncountable) Temporary cessation from activity to rest and recover, especially in the form of sleep; rest; (countable) an instance of this; a break, a rest; a sleep.

repository /ɹɪˈpɑ.zɪ.tɔ.ɹɪ/ /ɹɪˈpɒ.zɪ.t(ə.)ɹɪ/ repositories n
depot opslagplaats opslagruimte
A location for storage, often for safety or preservation.
grafkelder
A burial vault.
vertrouweling
(figurative) A person to whom a secret is entrusted.

repot v
verpotten
(transitive) To move (a growing plant) from one pot to a larger one to allow for further growth.

reprehensible more reprehensible most reprehensible adj
afkeurenswaardig schuldig
Blameworthy, censurable, guilty.
verwerpelijk afkeurenswaardig
Deserving of reprehension.

represent /ˌɹep.ɹɪˈzent/ /ˌɹɛp.ɹɪˈzɛnt/ v
vertegenwoordigen representeren uitbeelden voor staan voorstellen
(transitive) To present again or anew; to present by means of something standing in the place of; to exhibit the counterpart or image of; to typify.
uitbeelden voor staan voorstellen
(transitive) To portray by mimicry or acting; to act the part or character of
vertegenwoordigen representeren
(transitive) To stand or act in the place of; to perform the duties, exercise the rights, or otherwise act on behalf of
voorstellen
(intransitive, AAVE) To constitute a good example or symbol of a group of people; to acquit oneself well.

representation /ˌɹɛp.ɹə.zɛn.ˈteɪ.ʃən/ representations n
weergave
That which represents something else.
A figure, image or idea that substitutes reality.
vertegenwoordiging
(legal) The lawyers and staff who argue on behalf of another in court.

representative /ˌɹɛpɹɪˈzɛnt(ət)ɪv/ more representative most representative adj
representatief
Typical; having the same properties or interest as a larger group.

representative /ˌɹɛpɹɪˈzɛnt(ət)ɪv/ representatives n
vertegenwoordiger
One who speaks for or acts on behalf of another in a particular (especially official) capacity. [from 17th c.]

representative democracy representative democracies n
representatieve democratie
(politics) A policy under the rule of people acting on the behalf of and, to a lesser extent, in the interests of the voting blocks by which they were elected.

repression repressions n
onderdrukking repressie
The act of repressing; state of being repressed.

reprieve /ɹɪˈpɹiːv/ reprieves n
kwijtschelding respijt
The cancellation or postponement of a punishment.
A cancellation or postponement of a proposed event undesired by many.

reprimand /ɹɛpɹɪˈmɑːnd/ /ˈɹɛp.ɹɪˌmænd/ /ˈɹɛpɹɪmɑːnd/ /ˌɹɛp.ɹɪˈmænd/ reprimands n
reprimande berisping standje terechtwijzing verbetering
A severe, formal or official reproof; reprehension, rebuke, private or public.

reprimand /ɹɛpɹɪˈmɑːnd/ /ˈɹɛp.ɹɪˌmænd/ /ˈɹɛpɹɪmɑːnd/ /ˌɹɛp.ɹɪˈmænd/ v
berispen terechtwijzen
To reprove in a formal or official way.

reprise /ɹɪˈpɹaɪz/ /ɹɪˈpɹiːz/ reprises n
herneming reprise
(music) A repetition of a phrase, a return to an earlier theme, or a second rendition or version of a song in a programme or musical.

reprise /ɹɪˈpɹaɪz/ /ɹɪˈpɹiːz/ v
hernemen
To repeat or resume an action or a role.

reprivatization reprivatizations n
reprivatisering
(economics) The process of, or an instance of, returning to private ownership.

reproach /ɹɪˈpɹoʊt͡ʃ/ /ɹɪˈpɹəʊtʃ/ reproaches n
berisping
A mild rebuke, or an implied criticism.
schaamte schande
Disgrace or shame.

reproach /ɹɪˈpɹoʊt͡ʃ/ /ɹɪˈpɹəʊtʃ/ v
berispen
(transitive) To criticize or rebuke (someone).
beschamen
(transitive) To disgrace, or bring shame upon.

reprobate /ˈɹɛpɹəbət/ more reprobate most reprobate adj
veroordeeld verworpen
(rare) Rejected; cast off as worthless.
verlaten veroordeeld verworpen
Rejected by God; damned, sinful.
immoreel verwerpelijk
Immoral, having no religious or principled character.

reprobate /ˈɹɛpɹəbət/ reprobates n
zondaar
One rejected by God; a sinful person.
onverlaat schurk
An individual with low morals or principles.

reprobate /ˈɹɛpɹəbeɪt/ v
veroordelen verwerpen
To have strong disapproval of something; to reprove; to condemn.
verlaten
Of God: to abandon or reject, to deny eternal bliss.
verwerpen weigeren
To refuse, set aside.

reproduce /ˌɹi.pɹəˈdjuːs/ /ˌɹi.pɹəˈdus/ /ˌɹi.pɹəˈd͡ʒuːs/ v
voortpanten
(transitive) To bring something to mind; to recall.

reproducibility reproducibilities n
reproduceerbaar
The closeness of agreement among repeated measurements of a variable made under the same operating conditions over a period of time, or by different people.
reproduceerbaarheid
The quality of being reproducible.

reproduction /ˌɹiːpɹəˈdʌkʃən/ reproductions n
voortplanting reproductie
The act of reproducing new individuals biologically.
vermenigvuldiging
The act of making copies.
reproductie
A copy of something, as in a piece of art; a duplicate.

reproductive system n
voortplantingssysteem
(anatomy) The system of organs within an organism which work together for the purpose of reproduction.

reproof /ɹɪˈpɹuːf/ reproofs n
berisping verwijt
An act or instance of reproving or of reprobating; a rebuke, a reproach, an admonition.

reptile /ɹɪpˈtaɪl/ /ˈɹɛp.taɪl/ reptiles n
reptiel
(strictly) A cold-blooded vertebrate of the class Reptilia; an amniote that is neither a synapsid nor a bird; excludes amphibians. [from 19th c.]

reptilianness /ɹɛpˈtɪl.i.ən.nɪs/ n
reptielachtigheid reptieligheid
The quality of having reptile characteristics.

republic /ɹəˈpʌb.lɪk/ /ɹɪˈpʌb.lɪk/ republics n
republiek vrijstaat gemenebest
A state where sovereignty rests with the people or their representatives, rather than with a monarch or emperor; a country with no monarchy.
(archaic) A state, which may or may not be a monarchy, in which the executive and legislative branches of government are separate.
republiek deelrepubliek
One of the subdivisions constituting Russia. See oblast.

republican /ɹɪˈpʌblɪkən/ more republican most republican adj
republikeins
Advocating or supporting a republic as a form of government, advocating or supporting republicanism. [from 17th c.]

republican /ɹɪˈpʌblɪkən/ republicans n
republikein
Someone who favors a republic as a form of government. [from 17th c.]

republicanism republicanisms n
republikanisme
The political ideology of being a citizen in a state as a republic under which the people hold popular sovereignty.

republish /ɹiˈpʌb.lɪʃ/ v
heruitgeven
To publish once again; to print and distribute copies of a work that has previously been printed and distributed.

repudiate /ɹəˈpjuː.di.eɪt/ /ɹɪˈpjuː.di.eɪt/ v
ontkennen
(transitive) To reject the truth or validity of; to deny.

repudiation repudiations n
afwijzing ontkenning
The act of refusing to accept; the act of repudiating.

repugnant /ɹɪˈpʌɡnənt/ more repugnant most repugnant adj
verwerpelijk
Offensive or repulsive; arousing disgust or aversion.

repurpose /ɹiːˈpɜː.pəs/ /ɹiːˈpɝ.pəs/ v
herbestemmen hergebruiken inzetten
To reuse for a different purpose, on a long-term basis, with or without alteration.

reputable /ˈɹɛpjətəbəl/ /ˈɹɛpjʊtəbəl/ more reputable most reputable adj
eerbaar fatsoenlijk
Having a good reputation; honourable.

reputation /ˌɹɛpjʊˈteɪʃən/ reputations n
reputatie naam faam aanzien
What somebody is known for.

repute /ɹɪˈpjuːt/ reputes n
reputatie
Reputation, especially a good reputation.

request /ɹɪˈkwɛst/ requests n
verzoek vraag
Act of requesting (with the adposition at in the presence of possessives, and on in their absence).
verzoek
A formal message requesting something.

request /ɹɪˈkwɛst/ v
inroepen
verzoeken
(transitive, or, with a subjunctive clause) To ask for (something).
(transitive) To ask (somebody) to do something.

requiem /ˈɹɛ.kwi.əm/ /ˈɹɛ.kwi.ɛm/ requiems n
dodenmis requiem
A mass (especially Catholic) to honor and remember a dead person.
A musical composition for such a mass.

requiescat in pace phraseologicalUnit
rust in vrede
May he/she rest in peace.

require /ɹɪˈkwaɪə/ /ɹɪˈkwaɪɹ/ /ɹɪˈkwʌɪɹ/ v
vereisen

requirement /ɹɪˈkwaɪɹmənt/ /ɹɪˈkwɑɹmənt/ /ɹɪˈkwʌɪəm(ə)nt/ requirements n
vereiste voorwaarde plicht
A necessity or prerequisite; something required or obligatory. Its adpositions are generally of in relation to who or what has given it, on in relation to whom or what it is given to, and for in relation to what is required.
vereiste gevraagde
Something asked.
eis voorwaarde
(engineering, computing) A statement (in domain specific terms) which specifies a verifiable constraint on an implementation that it shall undeniably meet or (a) be deemed unacceptable, or (b) result in implementation failure, or (c) result in system failure.

requisite /ɹɪˈkwɪzɪt/ /ˈɹɛkwɪzɪt/ more requisite most requisite adj
noodzakelijk onmisbaar vereist
Essential, indispensable, required.

requite /ɹi-/ /ɹəˈkwaɪt/ /ɹɪˈkwaɪt/ v
belonen
To repay (someone) a debt owed; specifically, to recompense or reward (someone) for a favour, a service rendered, etc.

resale resales n
wederverkoop doorverkoop
Sale of something previously bought.

rescind /ɹɪˈsɪnd/ v
annuleren herroepen terugtrekken
(transitive) To repeal, annul, or declare void; to take (something such as a rule or contract) out of effect.

rescue /ˈɹɛs.kjuː/ rescues n
redding
An act or episode of rescuing, saving.
ontzetting
The forcible ending of a siege; liberation from similar military peril.

rescue /ˈɹɛs.kjuː/ v
redden verlossen bevrijden
To save from any violence, danger or evil.
bevrijden verlossen
To free or liberate from confinement or other physical restraint.
loswrikken ontfutselen
To recover forcibly.
ontzetten
To deliver by arms, notably from a siege.
redden
(figuratively) To remove or withdraw from a state of exposure to evil and sin.

rescuer /ˈɹɛskjuːə(ɹ)/ rescuers n
redder
A person who rescues someone or something.

resealable resealables n
hersluitbaar
A package or opening designed so that it can be resealed.

research /ɹiˈsɝt͡ʃ/ /ɹɪˈsɜːt͡ʃ/ /ˈɹiˌsɝt͡ʃ/ /ˈɹiː.sɜːt͡ʃ/ researches n
onderzoek speurwerk
(uncountable, countable, _, in some dialects) Diligent inquiry or examination to seek or revise facts, principles, theories, applications, etc. (that are currently available, or that are familiar to one's self).
onderzoek research
(countable, dated) A particular instance or piece of research.

research /ɹiˈsɝt͡ʃ/ /ɹɪˈsɜːt͡ʃ/ /ˈɹiˌsɝt͡ʃ/ /ˈɹiː.sɜːt͡ʃ/ v
vorsen onderzoeken
(transitive) To search or examine with continued care; to seek diligently.
onderzoeken nagaan uitvissen uitzoeken
(intransitive) To make an extensive investigation into.

researcher /ɹiˈsɝ.t͡ʃɚ/ /ɹɪˈsɜː.t͡ʃə/ /ˈɹiˌsɝ.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈɹiː.sɜː.t͡ʃə/ researchers n
onderzoeker
One who researches.

reseda /ɹəˈsidə/ /ɹɪˈsiːdə/ /ˈɹɛsɪdə/ resedas n
reseda
(botany) Any of various plants of the genus Reseda having small, pale grayish green flowers, such as dyer's rocket (Reseda luteola) and mignonette (Reseda odorata).

resee v
herzien
(transitive) To see again or anew.

resell /ɹiːˈsɛl/ v
doorverkopen
To sell again.

reseller resellers n
doorverkoper wederverkoper
A company or individual that purchases goods or services with the intention of reselling them rather than consuming or using them.

resemble /ɹɪˈzɛmb(ə)l/ v
gelijken lijken
(transitive) To be like or similar to (something); to represent as similar.

resent /ɹiˈzɛnt/ /ɹɪˈzɛnt/ v
wrok koesteren
(transitive) To feel resentment over; to consider as an affront.
zich storen aan zijn ongenoegen uiten
(transitive) To express displeasure or indignation at.

resentment /ɹɪˈzɛnt.mənt/ resentments n
wrok misnoegen
Anger or displeasure stemming from belief that one has been wronged or betrayed by others; indignation.

reservation /ˌɹɛzəˈveɪʃən/ /ˌɹɛzɚˈveɪʃən/ reservations n
reserve
reservatie
An arrangement by which accommodation or transport arrangements are secured in advance.

reserve /ɹɪˈzɜːv/ /ɹɪˈzɝv/ reserves n
reserve
(military) A body of troops kept in the rear of an army drawn up for battle, reserved to support the other lines as occasion may require; a force or body of troops kept for an exigency.
That which is reserved or kept back, as for future use.

reserve /ɹɪˈzɜːv/ /ɹɪˈzɝv/ v
reserveren beschermen
To keep back; to retain.
reserveren bewaren
To keep in store for future or special use.
reserveren
To book in advance; to make a reservation.

reserved /ɹɪˈzɜːvd/ /ɹɪˈzɝvd/ more reserved most reserved adj
terughoudend
(comparable) Slow to reveal emotion or opinions.

reservist reservists n
reservist
A soldier who is assigned as reserved; after training, no longer in full active duty.

reservoir /ˈɹɛz.ə(ɹ).vwɑɹ/ /ˈɹɛz.ə(ɹ).vwɔɹ/ /ˈɹɛz.ə(ɹ).vɔɹ/ /ˈɹɛz.ə.vwɑː(ɹ)/ reservoirs n
reservoir
A place where anything is kept in store.
stuwmeer
A large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply.

reset /ɹiːˈsɛt/ /ˈɹiː.sɛt/ v
herinitialiseren terugstellen
To set back to the initial state.

resettlement resettlements n
hervestiging
The transportation of a group of people to a new settlement.

reside /ɹɪˈzaɪd/ v
wonen
To dwell permanently or for a considerable time; to have a settled abode for a time; to remain for a long time.

residence /ˈɹɛz.ɪ.dəns/ residences n
woonplaats
The place where one lives (resides); one's home.
residentie
A building or portion thereof used as a home, such as a house#Noun or an apartment#Noun therein.

residence permit residence permits n
verblijfsvergunning
The right to legally reside in a country.

resident /ˈɹɛzɪd(ə)nt/ residents n
inwoner
A person, animal or plant living at a certain location or in a certain area.

residual /ɹə-/ /ɹɪˈzɪd.jəl/ /ɹɪˈzɪd.jʊəl/ /ɹɪˈzɪd͡ʒ.u.əl/ /ɹɪˈzɪd͡ʒ.wəl/ /ɹɪˈzɪd͡ʒ.ə.wəl/ /ɹɪˈzɪd͡ʒ.əl/ /ɹɪˈzɪd͡ʒ.ʊəl/ adj
overgebleven residuair
Of, relating to, or remaining as a residue; left over.

residual /ɹə-/ /ɹɪˈzɪd.jəl/ /ɹɪˈzɪd.jʊəl/ /ɹɪˈzɪd͡ʒ.u.əl/ /ɹɪˈzɪd͡ʒ.wəl/ /ɹɪˈzɪd͡ʒ.ə.wəl/ /ɹɪˈzɪd͡ʒ.əl/ /ɹɪˈzɪd͡ʒ.ʊəl/ residuals n
overblijfsel residu restant restproduct
A remainder left over at the end of some process.

residual waste n
restafval
non-hazardous, non-recyclable waste; waste that does not fit into any specific category

residual-current device residual-current devices n
ALS aardlekschakelaar differentieelschakelaar aardwachter verliesstroomschakelaar
(electricity) An automatic circuit breaker that rapidly disconnects an electric circuit when the imbalance of the currents going through it exceeds a specific value.

resign /ɹɪˈzaɪn/ v
ontslag nemen
(transitive, or, intransitive) To quit (a job or position). [from 14th c.]

resign oneself v
berusten neerleggen
To give up, stop resisting and come to accept.

resignation /ˌɹɛz.ɪɡˈneɪ.ʃən/ resignations n
aftreding
The act of resigning.
gelatenheid
An uncomplaining acceptance of something undesirable but unavoidable.

resilience /ɹɪˈzɪl.ɪ.əns/ resiliences n
veerkracht herstellingsvermogen
(psychology, neuroscience) The mental ability to recover quickly from depression, illness or misfortune.
veerkracht
(physics) The physical property of material that can resume its shape after being stretched or deformed; elasticity.
The positive capacity of an organizational system or company to adapt and return to equilibrium after a crisis, failure or any kind of disruption, including: an outage, natural disasters, man-made disasters, terrorism, or similar (particularly IT systems, archives).

resilient /ɹɪˈzɪl.jənt/ more resilient most resilient adj
flexibel veerkrachtig
Returning quickly to original shape after force is applied; elastic. (of objects or substances)
weerbaar
Returning quickly to normal after damaging events or conditions. (of systems, organisms or people)

resin /ˈɹɛzɪn/ resins n
hars
A viscous hydrocarbon secretion of many plants, particularly coniferous trees.
Any of various yellowish viscous liquids or soft solids of plant origin; used in lacquers, varnishes and many other applications; chemically they are mostly hydrocarbons, often polycyclic.
kunsthars hars
Any synthetic compound of similar properties.

resist /ɹəˈzɪst/ /ɹɪˈzɪst/ v
weerstaan zich verzetten
(transitive) To attempt to counter the actions or effects of.

resistance /ɹɪˈzɪstəns/ resistances n
weerstand verzet
The act of resisting, or the capacity to resist.
verzet weerstand
An underground organisation engaged in a struggle for liberation from forceful occupation; a resistance movement.

resistant /ɹəˈzɪstənt/ resistants n
verzetsstrijder
A person who resists; especially a member of a resistance movement.

resistor /ɹɪˈzɪstə/ /ɹɪˈzɪstɚ/ resistors n
verzetsstrijder
One who resists, especially a person who fights against an occupying army.
weerstand
(electronics) An electric component that transmits current in direct proportion to the voltage across it.

resit resits n
herkansing
An examination taken a second time.

resit v
herkansen
(transitive) To take an examination a second time.

resize v
afmeting veranderen
(transitive) To alter the size of something.

resole v
verzolen
To replace or reattach the sole of an article of footwear.

resolution /ˌɹɛzəˈl(j)uʃ(ə)n/ /ˌɹɛzəˈluːʃ(ə)n/ resolutions n
vastberadenheid resoluutheid
The state of being resolute.
voornemen
A statement of intent, a vow
resolutie beeldkwaliteit beeldscherpte
(computing, photography) The degree of fineness with which an image can be recorded or produced, often expressed as the number of pixels per unit of length (typically an inch).
resolutie
(computing) The number of pixels in an image being stored or displayed.
resolutie besluit
A formal statement adopted by an assembly, or during any other formal meeting.
oplossen oplossing
(music) Progression from dissonance to consonance; a chord to which such progression is made.

resolve /ɹiːˈzɒlv/ /ɹɪˈzɑlv/ /ɹɪˈzɒlv/ resolves n
vastbeslotenheid wilskracht
(uncountable) Determination; will power.

resolve /ɹiːˈzɒlv/ /ɹɪˈzɑlv/ /ɹɪˈzɒlv/ v
beslissen besluiten voornemen zich
(intransitive) To make a firm decision to do something. To become determined to reach a certain goal or take a certain action.
oplossen
To cause to perceive or understand; to acquaint; to inform; to convince; to assure; to make certain.

resonance /ˈɹɛzənəns/ resonances n
weergalm weerklank
(countable) A resonant sound, echo, or reverberation, such as that produced by blowing over the top of a bottle.
resonantie
(astronomy) An influence of the gravitational forces of one orbiting object on the orbit of another, causing periodic perturbations.

resonate /ˈɹez.əˌnæɪt/ /ˈɹɛz.əˌneɪt/ v
resoneren
To vibrate or sound, especially in response to another vibration.

resorption resorptions n
resorptie
(medicine) The loss and reassimilation of bone (or other) material.

resort /ɹɪˈzɔɹt/ /ɹɪˈzɔːt/ resorts n
vakantieoord
A place where people go for recreation, especially one with facilities such as lodgings, entertainment, and a relaxing environment.
uitweg toevlucht
Recourse, refuge (something or someone turned to for safety).

resound /ɹi-/ /ɹəˈzaʊnd/ /ɹɪˈzaʊnd/ v
galmen

resound /ˌɹiˈsaʊnd/ /ˌɹiːˈsaʊnd/ v
weerklinken weerschalken
(transitive) To echo or repeat (a sound).

resounding /ɹɪˈzaʊn.dɪŋ/ more resounding most resounding adj
klinkend
(by extension) Emphatic, noteworthy.

resource /ɹɪˈso(ː)ɹs/ /ɹɪˈsoəs/ /ɹɪˈsɔɹs/ /ɹɪˈsɔːs/ /ɹɪˈzo(ː)ɹs/ /ɹɪˈzoəs/ /ɹɪˈzɔɹs/ /ɹɪˈzɔːs/ /ˈɹi(ː)so(ː)ɹs/ /ˈɹisɔɹs/ /ˈɹiːsoəs/ /ˈɹiːsɔːs/ resources n
ressource bron faciliteit hulpbron hulpmiddel
Something that one uses to achieve an objective, e.g. raw materials or personnel.
middel middelen
A person's capacity to deal with difficulty.

resourceful more resourceful most resourceful adj
vindingrijk
Capable or clever; able to put available resources to efficient or ingenious use; using materials at hand wisely or efficiently.

resourcefulness resourcefulnesses n
vindingrijkheid
The ability to cope with difficult situations, or unusual problems.

respect /ɹɪˈspɛkt/ respects n
respect achting eerbied
(uncountable) an attitude of consideration or high regard
(countable) a particular aspect, feature or detail of something

respect /ɹɪˈspɛkt/ v
respecteren
To have respect for.
To have regard for something, to observe a custom, practice, rule or right.
To take notice of; to regard as worthy of special consideration; to heed.
eerbiedigen respecteren
To abide by an agreement.

respectful /ɹɪˈspɛktfəl/ more respectful most respectful adj
eerbiedig respectvol
Marked or characterized by respect

respective /ɹɪˈspɛktɪv/ adj
achtereenvolgend
Relating to particular persons or things, each to each; particular; own.

respectively /ɹɪˈspɛktɪvli/ more respectively most respectively adv
respectievelijk
In a relative manner; often used when comparing array lists, where the term denotes that the items in the lists correspond to each other in the order they are given.

respiration /ɹɛspɪˈɹeɪʃən/ respirations n
ademhaling
The process of inhaling and exhaling; breathing, breath.

respirator respirators n
beademingsmachine
A device designed to allow breathing when it would otherwise be hindered, as by a medical condition or the presence of poisonous vapors.

respiratory system respiratory systems n
ademhalingssysteem luchtwegstelsel
(anatomy) The system of organs serving for respiration.

respite /ˈɹɛ.spɪt/ /ˈɹɛˌspaɪt/ respites n
verademing
A brief interval of rest or relief.
respijt
(legal) A reprieve, especially from a sentence of death.

resplendent /ɹɪˈsplɛn.dənt/ more resplendent most resplendent adj
blinkend sprankelend
Shiny and colourful, and thus pleasing to the eye.

response /ɹɪˈspɑns/ /ɹɪˈspɒns/ responses n
antwoord respons
An answer or reply, or something in the nature of an answer or reply.
antwoorden
The act of responding or replying; reply: as, to speak in response to a question.

responsibility /ɹɪˌspɑn.səˈbɪl.ə.ti/ /ɹɪˌspɒn.səˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ [ɹɪˌspɑn.səˈbɪl.ə.ɾi] responsibilities n
verantwoordelijkheid
The state of being responsible, accountable, or answerable. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]
The state of being liable, culpable, or responsible for something in particular.
A duty, obligation or liability for which someone is held accountable.

responsible /ɹɪˈspɑnsəbəl/ /ɹɪˈspɒnsəbəl/ [ɹɪˈspɑnsəbl̩] [ɹɪˈspɒnsəbl̩] more responsible most responsible adj
aansprakelijk verantwoordelijk
(postpositive, followed by "for") Having the duty of taking care of something; answerable for an act performed or for its consequences; accountable; amenable, especially legally or politically.
verantwoordelijk
(postpositive, followed by "for") Being a primary cause of a situation or action and thus able to be blamed or credited for it.
responsabel verantwoordelijk
(of a, job, or, position) Involving important duties; involving a degree of personal accountability on the part of the person concerned.
betrouwbaar degelijk
Able to be trusted; reliable; trustworthy.

ressentiment /ɹəˌsɑ̃.tiˈmɑ̃/ /ɹɛˌsɒ̃tɪˈmɒ̃/ ressentiments n
verontwaardiging vrevel wrok
(chiefly, philosophy, social, _, psychology) a sense of resentment arising from deep-seated feelings of envy or hatred, leading the resentful one to blame it on an external agent. [from 19th c.]

rest /ɹɛst/ rests n
ontspanning
rust nachtrust
(uncountable, of a person or animal) Relief from work or activity by sleeping; sleep.
rest
(uncountable) That which remains.
rust
(countable) Any relief from exertion; a state of quiet and relaxation.
(euphemistic, uncountable) A final position after death.
(music, countable) A pause of a specified length in a piece of music.
rust kalmte
(uncountable) Peace; freedom from worry, anxiety, annoyances; tranquility.
rust stilstand
(uncountable, of an object or concept) A state of inactivity; a state of little or no motion; a state of completion.
(physics, uncountable) Absence of motion.
rustteken
(music, countable) A written symbol indicating such a pause in a musical score such as in sheet music.
rest
(snooker, countable) A stick with a U-, V- or X-shaped head used to support the tip of a cue when the cue ball is otherwise out of reach.

rest /ɹɛst/ v
rusten stilstaan
(intransitive) To cease from action, motion, work, or performance of any kind; stop; desist; be without motion.
rusten
(intransitive, transitive, reflexive, copulative) To be or to put into a state of rest.
daarbij laten
(intransitive, transitive, legal, US) To complete one's active advocacy in a trial or other proceeding, and thus to wait for the outcome (however, one is still generally available to answer questions, etc.)

rest area rest areas n
verzorgingsplaats
A place, usually on a limited-access highway, where one can stop to use the restroom or to take a break from travelling.

rest in peace v
rust in vrede
A blessing or expression of hope that a deceased person is at peace.

rest on one's laurels v
op zijn lauweren rusten
(idiomatic) To rely on a past success instead of trying to improve oneself further.

restaurant /ˈɹɛs.t(ə).ɹ(ə)nt/ /ˈɹɛs.t(ə).ɹɒnt/ /ˈɹɛs.t(ə).ɹɒ̃/ /ˈɹɛs.t(ə).ɹənt/ /ˈɹɛs.t(ə)ˌɹɑnt/ restaurants n
restaurant
An eating establishment in which diners are served food, usually by waiters at their tables but sometimes (as in a fast food restaurant) at a counter.

restharrow /ˈɹɛsthaɹəʊ/ restharrows n
stalkruid
Any of various species of small shrubs making up the genus Ononis, especially Ononis repens, which has pink flowers.

restive /ˈɹɛstɪv/ more restive most restive adj
ongeduldig
Impatient under delay, duress, or control.
eigengereid, koppig
Resistant to control; stubborn.
weerbarstig
Refusing to move, especially in a forward direction.

restless /ˈɹɛstləs/ /ˈɹɛstlɪs/ more restless most restless adj
roerig
rusteloos
Without rest; unable to be still or quiet; uneasy; continually moving.

restless legs syndrome n
rustelozebenensyndroom
A neurological disorder characterized by an irresistible urge to move one's body to stop uncomfortable or odd sensations, usually in the legs.

restlessness /ˈɹɛstləsnəs/ restlessnesses n
rusteloosheid
The state or condition of being restless; an inability to be still, quiet, at peace or comfortable.

restoration /ɹɛstəˈɹeɪʃən/ restorations n
restauratie
The process of bringing an object back to its original state; the process of restoring something.
herstel restauratie
The return of a former monarchy or monarch to power, usually after having been forced to step down.

restore /ɹɪˈsto(ː)ɹ/ /ɹɪˈstoə/ /ɹɪˈstɔɹ/ /ɹɪˈstɔː/ v
restaureren herstellen terugzetten
(transitive) To give or bring back (that which has been lost or taken); to bring back to the owner; to replace.

restrain /ɹɪˈstɹeɪn/ v
beteugelen
(transitive) To control or keep in check.
onderdrukken
(transitive) To deprive of liberty.
begrenzen beperken beteugelen
(transitive) To restrict or limit.

restrained /ɹɪˈstɹeɪnd/ more restrained most restrained adj
beheerst
Held back, limited, kept in check or under control.

restraining order restraining orders n
contactverbod gebiedsverbod
(legal) An order issued by a court of law or other legal authority for a specified timeframe forbidding the restrained party from contacting and close proximity to the protected party and other restrictions, usually banning the possession of arms.

restraint /ɹɪˈstɹeɪnt/ restraints n
beperking inhouding
(countable) something that restrains, ties, fastens or secures
beheersing zelfbeheersing
(uncountable) control or caution; reserve

restrict /ɹɪˈstɹɪkt/ v
beperken begrenzen
To restrain within boundaries; to limit; to confine

restriction /ɹɪˈstɹɪkʃən/ restrictions n
beperking
The act of restricting, or the state of being restricted.

restrictive /ɹɪˈstɹɪktɪv/ more restrictive most restrictive adj
beperkend
Confining, limiting, containing within defined bounds.

restroom restrooms n
toilet WC
(US, Philippines, euphemism) A room containing a public toilet: a public lavatory.

result /ɹɪˈzʌlt/ results n
resultaat uitkomst opbrengst vrucht
That which results; the conclusion or end to which any course or condition of things leads, or which is obtained by any process or operation; consequence or effect.
The final product, beneficial or tangible effect(s) achieved by effort.

result /ɹɪˈzʌlt/ v
veroorzaken leiden tot tot gevolg hebben
To proceed, spring up or rise, as a consequence, from facts, arguments, premises, combination of circumstances, consultation, thought or endeavor.
resulteren opleveren uitkomen
(intransitive, followed by "in") To have as a consequence; to lead to; to bring about

resume /ɹəˈzjuːm/ /ɹəˈʒuːm/ /ɹɪˈz(j)um/ /ɹɪˈzjuːm/ v
hervatten voortzetten
(transitive) To start (something) again that has been stopped or paused from the point at which it was stopped or paused; continue, carry on. [from 15th c.]

resurrect /ɹɛzəˈɹɛkt/ v
herrijzen
(transitive) To raise from the dead, to bring life back to.
(intransitive) To rise from the dead; return to life.
herbruiken hergebruiken
(transitive) To restore to a working state.

resurrection /ɹɛzəˈɹɛkʃn̩/ /ɹɛzəˈɹɛkʃən/ resurrections n
opstanding wederopstanding herrijzenis verrijzenis
The act of arising from the dead and becoming alive again.

ret /ɹɛt/ v
roten
(transitive) To prepare (flax, hemp etc.) for further processing by soaking, which facilitates separation of fibers from the woody parts of the stem.

retable retables n
retabel
A table or shelf behind an altar, on which are placed images or holy objects.

retail /ˈɹiˌteɪl/ [ˈɹ̠ʷiˌtʰeɪ̯ɫ] n
detailhandel
(business) The sale of goods directly to the consumer, encompassing the storefronts, mail-order, websites, etc., and the corporate mechanisms, branding, advertising, etc. that support them.
adviesprijs
(colloquial) Retail price; full price; an abbreviated expression, meaning the full suggested price of a particular good or service, before any sale, discount, or other deal.

retail bank retail banks n
consumentenbank retailbank
(banking) A bank whose chief business is providing banking services to the general public.

retail banking n
retailbanking
(banking) The activities of a retail bank.

retailer retailers n
middenstander
A retail sales company or salesman.

retain /ɹi-/ /ɹəˈteɪn/ /ɹɪˈteɪn/ v
behouden
To keep (something) in control or possession; to continue having (something); to keep back.

retainer /ɹəˈteɪn.ɚ/ /ɹɪˈteɪn.ə/ /ɹɪˈteɪn.ɚ/ retainers n
retentiebeugel
(dentistry) A device that holds teeth in position after orthodontic treatment.

retaining wall retaining walls n
keermuur keerwand
(civil engineering) Any of several structures used to restrain a vertical-faced mass of earth.

retake /ɹiːˈteɪk/ /ˈɹiːteɪk/ v
hernemen
To take something again.
To capture or occupy somewhere again.
terugnemen
To take something back.
opnieuw opnemen
To photograph or film again.

retaliate /ɹɪˈtæl.i.eɪt/ v
vergelden
(intransitive) To do something harmful or negative to get revenge for some harm; to fight back or respond in kind to an injury or affront.

retaliation /-ʃɪn/ /ɹi-/ /ɹiˌtæl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/ /ɹə-/ /ɹɪˌtæl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/ retaliations n
vergelding
Violent or otherwise punitive response to an act of harm or perceived injustice; a hitting back; revenge.

retard /ɹɪˈtɑː(ɹ)d/ /ˈɹiːtɑː(ɹ)d/ retards n
mogool
(informal, offensive) A person or being who is extremely stupid or slow to learn.

retarded /ɹiˈtɑɹdɪd/ /ɹɪˈtɑːdɪd/ more retarded most retarded adj
achterlijk
(psychology, sometimes, offensive, dated) Having mental retardation; mentally deficient or underdeveloped.

retch /ɹɛt͡ʃ/ retches n
braakneiging
An unsuccessful effort to vomit.

retch /ɹɛt͡ʃ/ v
braken kokhalzen
To make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; to strain, as in vomiting.

rete testis retia testes n
rete testis
(anatomy) A hilar testicular network that collects produced sperm from the seminiferous tubules, and connects with the efferent ducts.

retention /ɹɪˈtɛnʃən/ retentions n
retentie vasthouding
The act of retaining or something retained
geheugen herinneringsvermogen memorie retentievermogen
The act or power of remembering things
herinnering memorie
A memory; what is retained in the mind
retentie
(medicine) The involuntary withholding of urine and faeces

reticent /ˈɹɛtɪsənt/ more reticent most reticent adj
terughoudend
Keeping one's thoughts and opinions to oneself; reserved or restrained.

reticule /ˈɹɛtɪkjuːl/ reticules n
reticuul
A small women's bag made of a woven net-like material. [from 19th c.]

reticulum reticula reticulums n
netmaag
(zoology) The second compartment of the stomach of a cow or other ruminant.

retina /ˈɹɛt.nə/ /ˈɹɛt.ə.nə/ /ˈɹɛt.ɪ.nə/ retinae retinas retinæ n
netvlies retina
(ophthalmology) The thin layer of cells at the back of the eyeball that contains rods and cones sensitive to light, which trigger nerve impulses that pass via the optic nerve to the brain, where a visual image is formed.

retinue /ɹɪˈtɪnjuː/ /ˈɹɛt.ɪ.njuː/ /ˈɹɛtɪn(j)uː/ retinues n
gevolg hofhouding hofstoet
A group of attendants or servants, especially of someone considered important.

retire /ɹəˈtaɪə(ɹ)/ /ɹəˈtaɪɹ/ v
met pensioen gaan
(intransitive) To stop working on a permanent basis, usually because of old age or illness.

retirement /ɹəˈtaɪə(ɹ).mənt/ retirements n
pensionering pensioen
The state of having permanently left one's employment, now especially at reaching pensionable age; the portion of one's life after retiring from one's career. [from 17th c.]

retort /ɹɪˈtɔɹt/ /ɹɪˈtɔːt/ retorts n
scherp antwoord
A sharp or witty reply, or one which turns an argument against its originator; a comeback.
retort
(chemistry) A flask with a rounded base and a long neck that is bent down and tapered, used to heat a liquid for distillation.

retouch /ɹɪˈtʌtʃ/ /ˈɹiːtʌtʃ/ v
retoucheren
(transitive) To improve something (especially a photograph), by adding or correcting details, or by removing flaws.

retraction retractions n
herroeping
A statement printed or broadcast in a public forum which effects the withdrawal of an earlier assertion, and which concedes that the earlier assertion was in error.

retreat /ɹiˈtɹiːt/ /ɹəˈtɹiːt/ /ɹɪˈtɹiːt/ retreats n
aftocht terugtocht terugtrekking
The act of pulling back or withdrawing, as from something dangerous, or unpleasant.
retraite
A period of meditation, prayer or study.

retreat /ɹiˈtɹiːt/ /ɹəˈtɹiːt/ /ɹɪˈtɹiːt/ v
terugtrekken
To withdraw military forces

retribution /ˌɹɛt.ɹɪ.ˈbju.ʃən/ retributions n
vergelding
Punishment inflicted in the spirit of moral outrage or personal vengeance.

retrieve /ɹiˈtɹiːv/ /ɹəˈtɹiːv/ /ɹɪˈtɹiːv/ retrieves n
redding
(sports) The return of a difficult ball

retrieve /ɹiˈtɹiːv/ /ɹəˈtɹiːv/ /ɹɪˈtɹiːv/ v
terugbrengen terugkrijgen
(transitive) To regain or get back something.
redden
(transitive) To rescue (a creature).
(sports, transitive) To make a difficult but successful return of the ball.
bergen
(transitive) To salvage something
herstellen rechtzetten
(transitive) To remedy or rectify something.
opduikelen
(transitive) To remember or recall something.
terugbrengen
(transitive) To fetch or carry back something, especially (computing) a file or data record.
apporteren
(transitive) To fetch and bring in game.
(intransitive) To fetch and bring in game systematically.

retriever /ɹiˈtɹivəɹ/ /ɹə-/ /ɹɪ-/ retrievers n
retriever
A type of gun dog that retrieves game for a hunter.

retroactive /ˌɹɛ.tɹoʊˈæk.tɪv/ /ˌɹɛt.ɹəʊˈæk.tɪv/ adj
terugwerkend
Extending in scope, effect, application or influence to a prior time or to prior conditions

retroflex /ˈɹɛt.ɹoʊ.flɛks/ /ˈɹɛt.ɹə.flɛks/ /ˈɹɛt.ɹəʊ.flɛks/ more retroflex most retroflex adj
retroflex
(phonetics) Of pronunciation in which the tip of the tongue is raised and bent backwards, so that the underside of the tongue approaches or touches the palate.
(phonetics) Of pronunciation in which the tip of the tongue approaches or touches the back of the alveolar ridge.
(phonetics) Of pronunciation in which the blade of the tongue approaches or touches the back of the alveolar ridge.

retroflex /ˈɹɛt.ɹoʊ.flɛks/ /ˈɹɛt.ɹə.flɛks/ /ˈɹɛt.ɹəʊ.flɛks/ retroflexes n
retroflex
(phonetics) A consonant pronounced with the tip of the tongue approaching or touching the back of the alveolar ridge.
(phonetics) A consonant pronounced with the blade of the tongue approaching or touching the back of the alveolar ridge.

retrograde amnesia retrograde amnesias n
retrograde amnesie
The loss of memories from the period leading up to the amnesic episode.

retry /riˈtɹaɪ/ /ˈriːtɹaɪ/ retries n
herkansing
Another attempt.

retry /riˈtɹaɪ/ /ˈriːtɹaɪ/ v
herkansen
(ambitransitive) To try or attempt again.

return /ɹɪˈtɜːn/ /ɹɪˈtɝn/ v
terugkomen terugkeren
(intransitive) To come or go back (to a place or person).
teruggaan terugkeren
(intransitive) To go back in thought, narration, or argument.
teruggeven
(transitive) To give something back to its original holder or owner.
retourneren
(tennis) To bat the ball back over the net in response to a serve.
(card games) To play a card as a result of another player's lead.
(transitive, computing) To pass (data) back to the calling procedure.

return on investment returns on investment n
rendement op investering
(finance) A benefit gained by an investor from an investment.

return ticket return tickets n
retour retourtje
(travel) A ticket granting permission to travel to a place and return.

retweet retweets n
retweet
(Twitter) A message reposted or forwarded in this way.

retweet v
retweeten
(Twitter) To repost or forward another user's message on the microblogging social networking website Twitter.

reunification reunifications n
hereniging
The unification of something that was previously divided; used especially of a country.

reunion /ɹiːˈjuːnjən/ /ɹɪˈjuːnjən/ reunions n
reünie
The process or act of reuniting.

reunite /ˌɹiːjuːˈnaɪt/ /ˌɹiːjʊˈnaɪt/ v
herenigen
(ambitransitive, reciprocal) To unite again.

reusable more reusable most reusable adj
herbruikbaar
Able to be used again; especially after salvaging or special treatment or processing

reuse /ɹiːˈjuːs/ /ɹiːˈjuːz/ v
hergebruiken herbruiken
To use again something that is considered past its usefulness (usually for something else).
To use again, or in another place.

rev /ɹɛv/ v
optrekken
To increase the speed of a motor, or to operate at a higher speed.

revalue v
herwaarderen
To value again, give a new value to.

revamp /ɹiˈvæmp/ /ɹiːˈvæmp/ /ˈɹiˌvæmp/ /ˈɹiːvæmp/ v
omtoveren verbeteren
(transitive) To improve, renew, renovate, or revise (something). [from early 19th c.]

revanche /ɹəˈvænt͡ʃ/ /ɹəˈvɑnt͡ʃ/ /ɹəˈvɑ̃ʃ/ revanches n
revanche
Revenge or retaliation.

revanchism /ɹəˈvɑnt͡ʃɪz(ə)m/ /ɹɪˈvæn(t)ʃɪz(ə)m/ revanchisms n
revanchisme
The political policy of endeavouring to regain lost territory.

revanchist /ɹəˈvɑnt͡ʃɪst/ /ɹɪˈvæn(t)ʃɪst/ adj
revanchistisch
Seeking revenge or otherwise advocating retaliation, especially against a nation which has previously defeated and humiliated the revanchist party in war. Originally referred to the French indignation over losing Alsace-Lorraine to Germany in the Franco-Prussian War.

revanchist /ɹəˈvɑnt͡ʃɪst/ /ɹɪˈvæn(t)ʃɪst/ revanchists n
revanchist
A revanchist person; occasionally, anyone seeking vengeance.

reveal /ɹəˈvil/ /ɹəˈviːl/ /ɹɪˈvil/ /ɹɪˈviːl/ [ɹɪˈvɪil] v
onthullen zich ontpoppen
(transitive) To uncover; to show and display that which was hidden.

revel /ˈɹɛv.əl/ v
feesten
To make merry; to have a happy, lively time.

revelation /ˌɹɛv.əˈleɪ.ʃən/ revelations n
openbaring revelatie
The act of revealing or disclosing.
onthulling
Something dramatically disclosed.
openbaring
(theology) A manifestation of divine truth.

reveller revellers n
feestneus zwelger
One who attends revels; a partygoer.

revenge /ɹiˈvɛnd͡ʒ/ /ɹəˈvendʒ/ /ɹəˈvɛnd͡ʒ/ /ɹɪˈvɛnd͡ʒ/ revenges n
wraak
Any form of personal, retaliatory action against an individual, institution, or group for some alleged or perceived harm or injustice.

revenge /ɹiˈvɛnd͡ʒ/ /ɹəˈvendʒ/ /ɹəˈvɛnd͡ʒ/ /ɹɪˈvɛnd͡ʒ/ v
wreken
(transitive) To take revenge for (a particular harmful action) or on behalf of (its victim); to avenge.

revenge is a dish best served cold proverb
mijn wraak zal zoet zijn
Revenge is best or most satisfying when delayed.

revenge porn n
wraakporno
(informal) Sexually explicit media of a person distributed online without the consent of the pictured individual, typically by a former partner or hacker, and often with the intent to humiliate the subject and damage his/her reputation.

revenue /ɹɪˈvɛnjuː/ /ˈɹɛvənjuː/ /ˈɹɛvəˌn(j)u/ revenues n
inkomen opbrengst omzet
The income returned by an investment.
inkomen inkomsten
The total income received from a given source.
overheidsinkomsten staatsinkomsten
All income generated for some political entity's treasury by taxation and other means.
omzet zakencijfer
(accounting) The total sales; turnover.

revenue stamp revenue stamps n
takszegel
A stamp to be affixed as proof that the tax due on the marked product has been paid.

reverberation /ɹiˈvɜː(ɹ)bəɹeɪʃən/ /ɹəˈvɜː(ɹ)bəɹeɪʃən/ /ɹɪˈvɜː(ɹ)bəɹeɪʃən/ reverberations n
terugslag
A violent oscillation or vibration.
echo weerklank
An echo, or a series of overlapping echoes.
weerkaatsing
The reflection of light or heat; a reflection in, or as though in, a mirror.
repercussie
(mostly, in the plural) An evolving series of effects resulting from a particular event; a repercussion.

revere /ɹə.viːɹ/ v
aanbidden verafgoden vereren
(transitive) to regard someone or something with great awe or devotion.

reverence /ˈɹɛv.ə.ɹəns/ /ˈɹɛv.ɹəns/ reverences n
eerbied respect verering
Veneration; profound awe and respect, normally in a sacred context.

reverie /ˈɹɛvəɹi/ reveries n
dagdroom mijmering
A state of dreaming while awake; a loose or irregular train of thought; musing or meditation; daydream. [from 1657]

revers revers n
revers
A lapel of a garment, turned back to show the reverse side.

reversal /ɹɪˈvɜː(ɹ)səl/ reversals n
omkering ommezwaai

reverse /ɹɪˈvɜːs/ /ɹɪˈvɝs/ reverses n
keerzijde
(numismatics) The tails side of a coin, or the side of a medal or badge that is opposite the obverse. [from 17th c.]
achteruit
The gear setting of an automobile that makes it travel backwards. [from 19th c.]

reverse dictionary reverse dictionaries n
retrograad
A dictionary in which entries are sorted alphabetically by their last letter, then second-to-last, and so on: Nausicaa would precede Hecuba, which would precede orca; influenza would precede cab, and so on.

reverse discrimination n
positieve discriminatie
(legal, ethics, public policy) The policy or practice of discriminating against members of a designated group which has in the past unfairly received preferential treatment in social, legal, educational, or employment situations, with the intention of benefiting one or more other groups (such as racial, disabled, or gender groups) that have previously been discriminated against.

reverse engineering n
reverse engineeren
The process of analyzing the construction and operation of a product in order to manufacture a similar one.

reverse osmosis n
omgekeerde osmose
(chemistry) a technique whereby a solution is forced through a semipermeable membrane under pressure; used to generate drinkable water from seawater, or to separate chemical compounds

reverse transcription reverse transcriptions n
reverse-transcriptie
(genetics) The process of creating double-stranded DNA from a single-stranded RNA template (the reverse of the standard process).

reversible /ɹəˈvɜː(ɹ)sɪbəl/ adj
omkeerbaar
Able to be reversed.

reversion /ɹəˈvɚʒən/ /ɹɪˈvɚʒən/ /ɹɪˈvɜːʃ(ə)n̩/ /ɹɪˈvɜːʒ(ə)n̩/ reversions n
terugkeer
The action of returning to a former condition or practice.
(property law) An estate which has been returned in this manner.
(genetics) The return of a genetic characteristic after a period of suppression.
erfrecht terugkeer
(property law) The return of an estate to the donor or grantor after expiry of the grant.

review /ɹɪˈvjuː/ reviews n
controle
recensie
A second or subsequent reading of a text or artifact in an attempt to gain new insights.
recensie kritiek
An account intended as a critical evaluation of a text or a piece of work.
revue
A periodical which makes a survey of the arts or some other field.

review /ɹɪˈvjuː/ v
recenseren
To write a critical evaluation of a new art work etc.; to write a review.
herzien
To look back over in order to correct or edit; to revise.

reviewer reviewers n
recensent
A person who writes reviews for a newspaper or other publication; a critic.

revile /ɹəˈvaɪl/ v
uitschelden
(ambitransitive) To attack (someone) with abusive language.

revise /ɹɪˈvaɪ̯z/ v
herzien
To review, alter and amend, especially of written material.

revision /riˈvɪ.ʒ(ə)n/ /rəˈvɪ.ʒ(ə)n/ revisions n
herziening
The action or process of reviewing, editing and amending.
(countable) A changed edition, or new version; a modification.

revisionism /ɹɪˈvɪʒəˌnɪzəm/ revisionisms n
revisionisme
(historiography) The advocacy of a revision of some accepted theory, doctrine or a view of historical events.

revival /ɹɪˈvaɪvəl/ revivals n
heropleving

revive /ɹɪˈvaɪv/ v
doen herleven herleven nieuw leven inblazen
(transitive) To return to life; to cause to recover life or strength; to cause to live anew, or to prevent from dying.

revoke /rɪˈvəʊk/ /ɹɪˈvoʊk/ /ɹɪˈvəʊk/ v
herroepen intrekken
(transitive) To cancel or invalidate by withdrawing or reversing.
verzaken
(intransitive) To fail to follow suit in a game of cards when holding a card in that suit.

revolt /ɹɪˈvoʊlt/ /ɹɪˈvɒlt/ /ɹɪˈvəʊlt/ revolts n
revolte rebellie opstand
An act of revolting.

revolt /ɹɪˈvoʊlt/ /ɹɪˈvɒlt/ /ɹɪˈvəʊlt/ v
rebelleren in opstand komen
To cause to turn back; to roll or drive back; to put to flight.

revolution /ˌɹɛv.əˈl(j)uː.ʃən/ revolutions n
revolutie
A political upheaval in a government or state characterized by great change.
The removal and replacement of a government, especially by sudden violent action.
A sudden, vast change in a situation, a discipline, or the way of thinking and behaving.
omwenteling revolutie
Rotation: the turning of an object around an axis, one complete turn of an object during rotation.

revolutionary /-ˈljuː-/ /ˌɹɛvəˈluʃənɛɹi/ /ˌɹɛvəˈluːʃənɹi/ more revolutionary most revolutionary adj
baanbrekend
Of or pertaining to a revolution in government; tending to, or promoting, revolution

revolutionary /-ˈljuː-/ /ˌɹɛvəˈluʃənɛɹi/ /ˌɹɛvəˈluːʃənɹi/ revolutionaries n
revolutionair
A revolutionist; a person who revolts.

revolutionize /ˌɹev.əˈl(j)uː.ʃəˌnɑɪz/ /ˌɹɛv.əˈl(j)u.ʃəˌnaɪz/ /ˌɹɛv.əˈl(j)uː.ʃəˌnaɪz/ v
revolutioneren
to radically or significantly change, as in a revolution

revolve /ɹɪˈvɒlv/ v
omwentelen

revolver /ɹɪˈvɒl.vɚ/ revolvers n
revolver
(firearms) A handgun with a revolving chamber enabling several shots to be fired without reloading.

revolving door revolving doors n
draaideur
A door that rotates around a central pivot.
draaideurpolitiek
(politics) A movement of personnel between roles as legislators and regulators, on the one hand, and members of the industries affected by the legislation and regulation, on the other.

revue /ɹəˈvjuː/ /ɹɪˈvjuː/ revues n
revue
A form of theatrical entertainment in which recent events, popular fads, etc., are parodied.

revulsion /ɹəˈvʌlʃən/ /ɹɪˈvʌlʃən/ revulsions n
aversie
A sudden violent feeling of disgust.

reward /ɹiˈwɔɹd/ /ɹəˈwɔɹd/ /ɹəˈwɔːd/ /ɹɪˈwɑː(ɹ)d/ /ɹɪˈwɔɹd/ /ɹɪˈwɔːd/ rewards n
beloning prijs loon
Something of value given in return for an act.
beloning prijs
A prize promised for a certain deed or catch
beloning loon verloning
The result of an action, whether good or bad.

reward /ɹiˈwɔɹd/ /ɹəˈwɔɹd/ /ɹəˈwɔːd/ /ɹɪˈwɑː(ɹ)d/ /ɹɪˈwɔɹd/ /ɹɪˈwɔːd/ v
belonen
(transitive) To give a reward to or for.

rewild v
herwilderen
(ecology) To return an area to a more wild state, especially to repopulate it with wild animals that have become extirpated.

rewilding rewildings n
herwildering
(ecology) The act of restoring a natural area to its former wild state, especially by repopulating it with animals that have been extirpated.

rewind /ɹiːˈwaɪnd/ v
weer oprollen
(transitive, intransitive) To wind (something) again.

rewrite /ɹiˈɹaɪt/ /ɹiːˈɹaɪt/ /ˈɹi.ɹaɪt/ /ˈɹiː.ɹaɪt/ v
herschrijven

rhapsody /ˈɹæpsədi/ rhapsodies n
rapsodie
(Ancient Greece, poetry, historical) An epic poem, or part of one, suitable for uninterrupted recitation.
(music) An instrumental composition of irregular form, often incorporating improvisation.

rhea /ˈɹiːə/ rheas n
nandoe
A large flightless bird of the genus Rhea, native to South America.

rhebok /ˈriː.bɔk/ /ˈɹiː.bɑk/ /ˈɹiː.bɒk/ rheboks n
reebokantilope
A medium-sized, deerlike South African antelope, Pelea capreolus, having pale-gray, curly fur and straight horns.

rhenium /ˈɹiːniəm/ rheniums n
renium rhenium
A metallic chemical element (symbol Re) with an atomic number of 75: a heavy, silvery-gray transition metal.

rheological more rheological most rheological adj
reologisch
(physics) of, or relating to rheology

rheology /ɹiːˈɒlədʒi/ rheologies n
reologie
(physics) The branch of physics that studies the deformation and flow of matter.

rhesus macaque rhesus macaques n
resusaap
A monkey, Macaca mulatta, common throughout southern Asia, that is extensively used for medical research.

rhesus monkey rhesus monkeys n
resusaap
The rhesus macaque, Macaca mulatta

rhetoric /ˈɹɛtəɹɪk/ rhetorics n
retorica redekunde retoriek
The art of using language, especially public speaking, as a means to persuade.

rhetorical /ɹəˈtɒɹ.ɪ.kəl/ /ɹəˈtɔɹɪkəl/ /ɹɪˈtɒɹ.ɪ.kəl/ /ɹɪˈtɔɹɪkəl/ adj
retorisch
Part of or similar to rhetoric, the use of language as a means to persuade.

rheumatology n
reumatologie
(medicine) The branch of medicine specializing in arthritis and other ailments of the joints.

rhinoceros /ɹaɪˈnɑs.ɚ.əs/ /ɹaɪˈnɒs.ə.ɹəs/ rhinoceri rhinoceroi rhinoceros rhinoceroses rhinocerosses rhinocerotes n
neushoorn rinoceros
Any of several large herbivorous ungulates native to Africa and Asia of the five extant species in the three extant genera in the family Rhinocerotidae, with thick, gray skin and one or two horns on their snouts.

rhizo- prefix
rizo-

rhizome /ˈɹaɪzoʊm/ rhizomes n
wortelstok rizoom
(botany) A horizontal, underground stem of some plants that sends out roots and shoots (scions) from its nodes.

rhizosphere rhizospheres n
rizosfeer
(soil science) the soil region subject to the influence of plant roots and their associated microorganisms

rho /ɹoʊ/ /ɹəʊ/ rhos n
rho
The seventeenth letter of the Modern Greek and Classical alphabets and the nineteenth letter of Old and Ancient.

rhodium /ˈɹoʊdiəm/ rhodiums n
rhodium rodium
A rare, hard, silvery-white, inert metallic chemical element (symbol Rh) with an atomic number of 45.

rhododendron /ɹoʊdəˈdɛndɹən/ rhododendra rhododendrons n
rododendron alpenroosje
Any of various flowering shrubs in the genus Rhododendron, especially

rhodonite rhodonites n
rhodoniet
(mineral) A manganese inosilicate mineral with some substitution by iron and magnesium, of composition (Mn2+,Fe,Mg,Ca)SiO3.

rhombicosidodecahedron /ˌɹɑmbaɪˌkoʊsidoʊˌdɛkəˈhidɹə/ /ˌɹɑmbaɪˌkoʊsidoʊˌdɛkəˈhidɹən/ /ˌɹɑmbə-/ /ˌɹɒmbaɪˌkəʊsidəʊˌdɛkəˈhiːdɹə/ /ˌɹɒmbaɪˌkəʊsidəʊˌdɛkəˈhiːdɹən/ /ˌɹɒmbɪ-/ rhombicosidodecahedra rhombicosidodecahedrons n
romboëdrisch icosidodecaëder
(geometry) An Archimedean solid with 62 regular faces (20 triangles, 30 squares, and 12 pentagons), 60 vertices and 120 edges.

rhombus /ˈɹɑːmbəs/ /ˈɹɒmbəs/ rhombi rhombuses n
ruit
(geometry) A parallelogram having all sides of equal length. [from 16th c.]

rhotacism /ˈɹoʊtəsɪzəm/ rhotacisms n
rotacisme
(countable, phonology) A linguistic phenomenon in which a consonant changes into an R, such as Latin flos becoming florem in the accusative case; rhotacization.

rhubarb /ˈɹuˌbɑɹb/ /ˈɹuːbɑːb/ [ɹɪu̯-] [ˈɹuːbaɹb] rhubarb rhubarbs n
rabarber
Any plant of the genus Rheum, especially Rheum rhabarbarum, having large leaves and long green or reddish acidic leafstalks that are edible, in particular when cooked (although the leaves are mildly poisonous).

rhyme /ɹaɪm/ rhymes n
rijm rijmpje vers versje
A thought expressed in verse; a verse; a poem; a tale told in verse.
rijm rijmwoord
(countable, in particular) A word that rhymes with another, in that it is pronounced identically with the other word from the vowel in its stressed syllable to the end.
rijm
(uncountable) Rhyming: sameness of sound of part of some words.

rhyme /ɹaɪm/ v
rijmen
(intransitive, followed by with) Of a word, to be pronounced identically with another from the vowel in its stressed syllable to the end.
rijmen (op elkaar) rijmen
(reciprocal) Of two or more words, to be pronounced identically from the vowel in the stressed syllable of each to the end of each.

rhyme scheme rhyme schemes n
rijmschema
The pattern created by the rhymes at the ends of the lines of a stanza of poetry

rhythm /ˈɹɪð.əm/ /ˈɹɪθ.əm/ [ˈɹɪð.m̩] rhythms n
ritme
The variation of strong and weak elements (such as duration, accent) of sounds, notably in speech or music, over time; a beat or meter.
A flow, repetition or regularity.
The tempo or speed of a beat, song or repetitive event.

rhythm guitar rhythm guitars n
slaggitaar
A guitar in a band that provides rhythm, usually by playing chords or similar accompanying parts, to support the lead guitar.

rhythm section rhythm sections n
ritmesectie
The section of a band maintaining the rhythm, consisting of e.g. drums, bass, keyboard, etc.

rhythmic /ˈɹɪð.mək/ /ˈɹɪð.mɪk/ more rhythmic most rhythmic adj
ritmisch
Of or relating to rhythm.
Characterized by rhythm.
With regular, repetitive motion or sound.

rhythmic gymnastics n
ritmische gymnastiek
(gymnastics) A discipline of gymnastics where the gymnast manipulates one of five apparatuses (ribbon, ball, rope, clubs, hoop) in a rhythmic manner.

rib /ɹɪb/ ribs n
rib
(anatomy) Any of a series of long curved bones occurring in 12 pairs in humans and other animals and extending from the spine to or toward the sternum.
(by extension) A part or piece, similar to a rib, and serving to shape or support something.
A cut of meat enclosing one or more rib bones.
(aeronautics) Any of several transverse pieces that provide an aircraft wing with shape and strength.
(architectural element) A long, narrow, usually arched member projecting from the surface of a structure, especially such a member separating the webs of a vault

rib cage rib cages n
borstholte
The enclosed area created by and within the ribs.

ribald /ˈɹaɪ.bɔld/ /ˈɹɪb.əld/ more ribald most ribald adj
grof vulgair
Coarsely, vulgarly, or lewdly amusing; referring to sexual matters in a rude or irreverent way.

ribald /ˈɹaɪ.bɔld/ /ˈɹɪb.əld/ ribalds n
lomperik viezerik
An individual who is filthy or vulgar in nature.

ribaldry ribaldries n
schunnigheid
Joking or humorous language or behaviour used in a vulgar or lewd fashion.

ribauldequin /ɹɪˈbəʊdɪkɪn/ ribauldequins n
ribaudequin
(firearms) Synonym of organ gun.

ribbed vault ribbed vaults n
kruisribgewelf
(architecture) A building structure created by an intersection of two or three vaults.

ribbit /ˈɹɪbət/ /ˈɹɪbɪt/ interjection
kwak kwak
kwak
(onomatopoeia) The vocal sound made by a frog or toad.

ribbon /ˈɹɪbən/ ribbons n
lint
A long, narrow strip of material used for decoration of clothing or the hair or gift wrapping.
An awareness ribbon.

ribbon cable ribbon cables n
bandkabel
A cable with many conducting wires running parallel to each other on the same flat plane; often used for internal peripherals in a computer.

ribbon seal ribbon seals n
bandrob
A species (Histriophoca fasciata) of true seal (or earless seal) found in the Arctic and subarctic regions of the North Pacific Ocean.

ribbonfish ribbonfish ribbonfishes n
lintvis
Any of several lampriform fish, of the family Trachipteridae, having long, ribbon-like bodies.

ribosome /ˈɹaɪbəˌsoʊm/ /ˈɹaɪbəˌsəʊm/ ribosomes n
ribosoom
(biology, cytology) A small organelle found in all cells; involved in the production of proteins by translating messenger RNA. [from 20th c.]

rice /ɹaɪs/ rices n
rijst
(countable) A specific variety of this plant.
(uncountable) The seeds of this plant used as food.

rice cake rice cakes n
rijstwafel
A food item made from puffed rice congealed in a wafer, usually circular and palm-sized.

rice cooker rice cookers n
rijstkoker rijststomer
A kitchen appliance which is designed to cook rice, through either boiling or steaming it. It may also be used as a steam cooker for other foods.

rice flour rice flours n
rijstmeel rijstbloem rijstebloem
Flour made from rice.

rice milk rice milks n
rijstmelk
A milky liquid made from rice and used as a milk substitute, cooking ingredient or beverage.

rice noodle rice noodles n
bihoen mihoen rijstvermicelli
A noodle made of rice (usually from rice flour).

rice vinegar rice vinegars n
rijstazijn
A type of vinegar made from fermented rice or rice wine, used in Chinese, Japanese and Korean cooking.

rice wine rice wines n
rijstwijn
An alcoholic beverage made from fermenting various forms of rice, usually with an ABV similar to grape wine.

rich /ɹɪt͡ʃ/ richer richest adj
rijk
Wealthy: having a lot of money and possessions.

rich man rich men n
rijkaard
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see rich,‎ man. (This entry is a translation hub.)

rickets /ˈɹɪkɪts/ n
rachitis Engelse ziekte
(pathology) A disorder of infancy and early childhood caused by a deficiency of vitamin D, causing soft bones.

rickety /ˈɹɪk.e.ti/ /ˈɹɪk.ɪ.ti/ ricketier ricketiest adj
gammel krakkemikkig wankel
(of an object) Not strong or sturdy, as because of poor construction or upkeep; not safe or secure.
gebrekkig
(of a person) Feeble in the joints; tottering.
rachitisch
Affected with or suffering from rickets.

rickshaw /ˈɹɪk.ʃɔː/ rickshaws n
riksja
A two-wheeled carriage pulled along by a person.

ricochet /ˈɹɪk.ə.ʃeɪ/ /ˈɹɪk.ə.ʃɛt/ ricochets n
ricochet
An instance of ricocheting; a glancing rebound.

ricochet /ˈɹɪk.ə.ʃeɪ/ /ˈɹɪk.ə.ʃɛt/ v
afketsen
To rebound off something wildly in a seemingly random direction.

ricotta /ɹəˈkɑtə/ /ɹɪˈkɑtə/ /ɹɪˈkɒtə/ ricottas n
ricotta
A soft Italian unsalted whey cheese resembling cottage cheese.

rid /ˈɹɪd/ v
kwijt
(transitive) To free (something) from a hindrance or annoyance.

riddle /ˈɹɪdəl/ riddles n
raadsel
A verbal puzzle, mystery, or other problem of an intellectual nature.

riddle /ˈɹɪdəl/ v
zeven
To put something through a riddle or sieve; to sieve; to sift.
raden
(transitive) To solve, answer, or explicate a riddle or question.
doorzeven
To fill with holes like a riddle.
doordringen doorspekt
To fill or spread throughout; to pervade.

ride /ɹaɪd/ rides n
bak kar
rit
An instance of riding.
ritje
An amusement ridden at a fair or amusement park.
lift
A lift given to someone in another person's vehicle.
bospad
(UK) A road or avenue cut in a wood, for riding; a bridleway or other wide country path.

ride /ɹaɪd/ v
rijden
(intransitive, transitive) To transport oneself by sitting on and directing a horse, later also a bicycle etc. [from 8th c., transitive usage from 9th c.]
rijden brengen meerijden voeren
(intransitive, transitive) To be transported in a vehicle; to travel as a passenger. [from 9th c., transitive usage from 19th c.]
beklimmen berijden
(intransitive, transitive, slang, vulgar) To mount (someone) to have sex with them; to have sexual intercourse with. [from 13th c.]

ride roughshod over /ˌɹaɪd ˈɹʌfʃɑd ˌoʊvɚ/ /ˌɹaɪd ˈɹʌfʃɒd ˌəʊvə/ v
met de voeten treden
(transitive, idiomatic) To treat (someone) roughly or without care, control, moderation, or respect; to act in a bullying manner toward (someone); to damage (someone or something).

ride shotgun /ˌɹaɪd ˈʃɑtɡʌn/ /ˌɹaɪd ˈʃɒtɡʌn/ v
een oogje in het zeil houden
(US, idiomatic, by extension, slang) To supervise a process and watch for any risks.

rider /ˈɹaɪ.də/ /ˈɹaɪ.dəɹ/ /ˈɹɑɪ.də/ [ˈɹ̠aɪdə] [ˈɹ̠aɪɾɚ] [ˈɹ̠äɪɾɚ] [ˈɹ̠ʷɑe̯də] riders n
ruiter motorrijder rijder
(generally) Someone who rides a horse or (later) a bicycle, motorcycle etc. [from 14th c.]

ridge /ɹɪd͡ʒ/ ridges n
nok
The highest point on a roof, represented by a horizontal line where two roof areas intersect, running the length of the area.
bergkam bergrug
A chain of mountains.
heuvelkam heuvelrug
A chain of hills.
zeerug
(oceanography) A long narrow elevation on an ocean bottom.

ridicule /ˈɹɪdɪkjuːl/ v
bespotten
(transitive) to criticize or disapprove of someone or something through scornful jocularity; to make fun of

ridiculous /ɹiːˈdɪkjʊləs/ /ɹɪˈdɪkjələs/ /ɹɪˈdɪkjʊləs/ /ɹɪˈdɪkləs/ more ridiculous most ridiculous adj
belachelijk lachwekkend ridicuul
deserving of ridicule; foolish, absurd

ridiculously more ridiculously most ridiculously adv
belachelijk bespottelijk
In a ridiculous manner. In a way that is funny, embarrassing or extremely implausible.

riding crop riding crops n
rijzweep karwats
A horsewhip, short whip used to goad a mount.

rife /ɹaɪf/ rifer rifest adj
schering en inslag welig
Widespread, common, prevalent, current (mainly of unpleasant or harmful things).
alom welig
Abounding; present in large numbers, plentiful.

riffraff /ˈɹɪfɹæf/ riffraffs n
gepeupel geteisem rapalje schorremorrie tuig
The rabble; crowds; the common people.

rifle /ˈɹaɪfəl/ rifles n
geweer
(weaponry) A firearm fired from the shoulder; improved range and accuracy is provided by a long, rifled barrel.

rift /ɹɪft/ rifts n
breuk
A chasm or fissure.

rig /ɹɪɡ/ v
een schip optuigen
(transitive, nautical) To equip and fit (a ship) with sails, shrouds, and yards.
harnassen
(transitive) To fit out with a harness or other equipment.
iemand aankleden
(transitive, informal) To dress or clothe in some costume.
ineenflansen
(transitive) To make or construct something in haste or in a makeshift manner.
vervalsen
(transitive) To manipulate something dishonestly for personal gain or discriminatory purposes.

rigging /ˈɹɪɡɪŋ/ riggings n
takelage
Dress; tackle; especially (nautical) , the ropes, chains, etc., that support the masts and spars of a sailing vessel, and serve as purchases for adjusting the sails, etc.

right /ˈɹaɪt/ /ˈɹeɪt/ /ˈɹiːt/ /ˈɹʌɪt/ [-t̚] [-ɾ̥] [-ʔ] [ɹei̯t] [ɹəi̯t] [ˈɹaɪt] [ˈɹaɪθ̠] [ˈɹäːtʰ] [ˈɹɑe̯t] [ˈɹɒɪʔ] [ˈɻɐʏt] righter or more right rightest or rightmost adj
billijk eerlijk rechtschapen rechtse rechtvaardig
recht
(archaic) Straight, not bent.
rechts rechter-
(geometry) Of an angle, having a size of 90 degrees, or one quarter of a complete rotation; the angle between two perpendicular lines.
(geography) Designating the bank of a river (etc.) on one's right when facing downstream (i.e. facing forward while floating with the current); that is, the south bank of a river that flows eastward. If this arrow: ⥴ shows the direction of the current, the tilde is on the right side of the river.
juist correct
Complying with justice, correctness, or reason; correct, just, true.

right /ˈɹaɪt/ /ˈɹeɪt/ /ˈɹiːt/ /ˈɹʌɪt/ [-t̚] [-ɾ̥] [-ʔ] [ɹei̯t] [ɹəi̯t] [ˈɹaɪt] [ˈɹaɪθ̠] [ˈɹäːtʰ] [ˈɹɑe̯t] [ˈɹɒɪʔ] [ˈɻɐʏt] adv
rechts
On the right side.

right /ˈɹaɪt/ /ˈɹeɪt/ /ˈɹiːt/ /ˈɹʌɪt/ [-t̚] [-ɾ̥] [-ʔ] [ɹei̯t] [ɹəi̯t] [ˈɹaɪt] [ˈɹaɪθ̠] [ˈɹäːtʰ] [ˈɹɑe̯t] [ˈɹɒɪʔ] [ˈɻɐʏt] interjection
juist
Yes, that is correct; I agree.
ja
I have listened to what you just said and I acknowledge your assertion or opinion, regardless of whether I agree with it (opinion) or can verify it (assertion).
dus
Signpost word to change the subject in a discussion or discourse.
toch
Used to check listener engagement and (especially) agreement at the end of an utterance or each segment thereof.

right /ˈɹaɪt/ /ˈɹeɪt/ /ˈɹiːt/ /ˈɹʌɪt/ [-t̚] [-ɾ̥] [-ʔ] [ɹei̯t] [ɹəi̯t] [ˈɹaɪt] [ˈɹaɪθ̠] [ˈɹäːtʰ] [ˈɹɑe̯t] [ˈɹɒɪʔ] [ˈɻɐʏt] rights n
recht
A legal, just or moral entitlement.
rechts rechterhand
The right side or direction.
rechterkant rechts
(politics) The ensemble of right-wing political parties; political conservatives as a group.

right /ˈɹaɪt/ /ˈɹeɪt/ /ˈɹiːt/ /ˈɹʌɪt/ [-t̚] [-ɾ̥] [-ʔ] [ɹei̯t] [ɹəi̯t] [ˈɹaɪt] [ˈɹaɪθ̠] [ˈɹäːtʰ] [ˈɹɑe̯t] [ˈɹɒɪʔ] [ˈɻɐʏt] v
verbeteren
(transitive) To do justice to; to relieve from wrong; to restore rights to; to assert or regain the rights of.

right angle right angles n
rechte hoek
(geometry) Half of the angle formed by a single straight line, equivalent to 90 degrees.

right as rain adj
klopt als een bus
(simile, colloquial) Correct; factually accurate.

right ascension right ascensions n
rechte klimming
(astronomy) The angular distance east of the ; the celestial equivalent of longitude.

right honourable adj
hoogedelgestreng
A courtesy title applied to a privy counsellor, to the lord mayor of various cities, governor general, and to the prime minister of certain Commonwealth countries.

right now adv
momenteel
At the present moment.

right of first refusal rights of first refusal n
recht van voorverkoop voorkeursrecht
(legal) A provision in a contract that permits a party to that contract or another named party to have an opportunity to purchase, use, or otherwise obtain a specified object before it is offered to any other party.

right of way right of ways rights of way n
voorrang
(uncountable) The right to proceed first in traffic, on land, on water or in the air. Also in metaphorical senses.

right to work /ɹaɪt tə wɜːk/ /ɹaɪt tə wɝk/ rights to work n
recht op arbeid recht op werk
(public policy, legal, ethics) The human right (the right of an individual) to have gainful employment.

right triangle right triangles n
rechthoekige driehoek
(geometry) A triangle having a right angle as one of its interior angles.

right-click v
rechtsklikken
(intransitive, computing) To press the right-hand button on a computer mouse.

right-handed n
rechtshandig
Right-handed people, taken as a whole.

right-wing more right-wing most right-wing adj
rechts
(politics) Of political ideologies: opposing political and social equality, especially conservative, traditional, and/or reactionary politics.

righteous /ˈɹaɪti.əs/ /ˈɹaɪtjəs/ /ˈɹaɪt͡ʃəs/ more righteous most righteous adj
onschuldig rechtschapen
Free from sin or guilt.
deugdzaam
Moral and virtuous, to the point of sanctimony.

rightful /ˈɹaɪtfəl/ adj
rechtmatig
By right; by law.

rightly or wrongly phraseologicalUnit
terecht of onterecht

rigid /ˈɹɪd͡ʒ.ɪd/ more rigid most rigid rigider rigidest adj
star stijf rigide stroef
Stiff, rather than flexible.
stabiel stevig
Fixed, rather than moving.
star stijf onbuigzaam rigide
Rigorous and unbending.
star onbuigzaam
Uncompromising.

rigmarole /ˈɹɪɡməɹoʊl/ /ˈɹɪɡməɹəʊl/ rigmaroles n
gezwets
Nonsense; confused and incoherent talk.

rigor mortis rigor mortises n
lijkstijfheid
Temporary stiffness of a body's muscles and joints following death.

rigorous /ˈɹɪɡəɹəs/ more rigorous most rigorous adj
rigoureus
Showing, causing, or favoring rigour/rigor; scrupulously accurate or strict; thorough.
Severe; intense.

rijksmonument rijksmonuments n
rijksmonument
a national heritage site of the Netherlands

rim /ɹɪm/ rims n
rand
An edge around something, especially when circular.
velg
(automotive, cycling) A wheelrim.

rim /ɹɪm/ v
baffen
(vulgar, slang) To lick the anus of a partner as a sexual act; to perform anilingus.

rime /ɹaɪm/ rimes n
rijm rijp vriesdauw
Archaic in the form rimes: originally, any frozen dew forming a white deposit on exposed surfaces; hoar frost (sense 1).

rind /ɹaɪnd/ rinds n
schil bast
A hard, tough outer layer, particularly on food such as fruit, cheese, etc

rinderpest rinderpests n
runderpest
A contagious disease of ruminants and swine caused by Rinderpest virus, an RNA virus of the genus Morbillivirus.

ring /ɹi(ː)ŋ/ /ɹɪŋ/ rings n
ring
A circumscribing object, (roughly) circular and hollow, looking like an annual ring, earring, finger ring etc.
(astronomy) A formation of various pieces of material orbiting around a planet or young star.
A place where some sports or exhibitions take place; notably a circular or comparable arena, such as a boxing ring or a circus ring; hence the field of a political contest.
ring beugel
A round piece of (precious) metal worn around the finger or through the ear, nose, etc.

ring /ɹi(ː)ŋ/ /ɹɪŋ/ v
omringen
(transitive) To enclose or surround.
bellen klinken rinkelen
(intransitive) Of a bell, etc., to produce a resonant sound.
(intransitive, figuratively) To produce the sound of a bell or a similar sound.
luiden beieren weergalmen
(transitive) To make (a bell, etc.) produce a resonant sound.
luiden telefoneren opbellen klinken
(intransitive, figuratively) Of something spoken or written, to appear to be, to seem, to sound.

ring a bell v
een belletje doen rinkelen iets zeggen
(informal, idiom) To seem at least vaguely familiar.

ring binder ring binders n
multomap ringband
A folder in which punched pieces of paper may be held by means of clamps running through the holes in the paper.

ring finger ring fingers n
ringvinger
Finger between middle finger and little finger; the "third finger" (UK) or the "fourth finger" (US), especially of the left hand. (The ring finger is the left hand; a ring finger is either hand.)

ring ouzel ring ouzels n
beflijster
Turdus torquatus, a European thrush, similar to the common blackbird, but with a ring of white feathers at its neck.

ring road ring roads n
ring ringweg
(chiefly, Australia, New Zealand, UK) A circumferential highway around a town, city, or other conurbation.

ring-billed gull ring-billed gulls n
ringsnavelmeeuw
Larus delawarensis, a medium-sized gull of temperate North America.

ring-necked duck ring-necked ducks n
ringsnaveleend
Aythya collaris, a diving duck from North America commonly found in freshwater ponds and lakes

ringed plover ringed plovers n
bontbekplevier
A small plover, Charadrius hiaticula, that has a black neckband

ringleader /ˈɹɪŋˌliːdəɹ/ ringleaders n
raddraaier
A person who starts and leads a disturbance (such as a riot), a conspiracy, or a criminal gang.

ringlet ringlets n
pijpenkrul
A lock, tress.

ringneck dove ringneck doves n
lachduif
A domesticated dove with an unclear taxonomic classification, often treated as its own species as, Streptopelia risoria. Other sources place it in a subspecies of either Streptopelia decaocto (Eurasian collared dove), or Streptopelia roseogrisea (African collared dove).

ringtail ringtail ringtails n
noord-Amerikaanse katfret
A small carnivorous mammal, Bassariscus astutus, somewhat like a raccoon, native to the southwestern United States and Mexico

ringtone ringtones n
beltoon ringtone
The sound made by a telephone when ringing.

ringworm ringworms n
ringworm
A contagious fungal infection of the skin, characterised by ring-shaped discoloured patches, covered by vesicles or scales.

riot /ˈɹaɪ.ət/ /ˈɹaɪ.ɪt/ riots n
rel
A tumultuous disturbance of the public peace by a large group of people, often involving violence or damage to property.

riot police n
oproerpolitie
A unit of the police specifically trained to deal with rioting crowds. They use special equipment for personal defense as well as for crowd control and dispersal.

rioter /ˈɹaɪətə/ /ˈɹaɪətɚ/ rioters n
oproermaker relschopper
One who riots; part of the unruly violent crowd causing a riot.

rip /ɹɪp/ v
scheuren
(transitive) To divide or separate the parts of (especially something flimsy, such as paper or fabric), by cutting or tearing; to tear off or out by violence.
rippen
(archaic) To tear up for search or disclosure, or for alteration; to search to the bottom; to discover; to disclose; usually with up.

rip current rip currents n
mui muistroom
A strong flow of surface water, away from the shore, that returns water from incoming waves.

ripe /ɹaɪp/ riper ripest adj
rijp
(of fruits, vegetables, seeds etc.) Ready for reaping or gathering; having attained perfection; mature

ripe /ɹaɪp/ v
rijpen
To ripen or mature

ripen /ˈɹaɪpən/ v
rijpen
(transitive) To cause (something) to mature; to make ripe
(transitive) To mature; to fit or prepare; to bring to perfection

ripple /ˈɹɪp(ə)l/ ripples n
rimpeling
A moving disturbance, or undulation, in the surface of a fluid.
repel
(textiles) An implement, with teeth like those of a comb, for removing the seeds and seed vessels from flax, broom corn, etc.
kabbelen
A sound similar to that of undulating water.

ripple /ˈɹɪp(ə)l/ v
kabbelen
(intransitive) To move like the undulating surface of a body of water; to undulate.

rise /ɹaɪs/ /ɹaɪz/ rises n
oprijzen opstijgen rijzen stijgen
The process of or an action or instance of moving upwards or becoming greater.
toenemen vermeerderen
(chiefly, UK, also, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa) An increase in a quantity, price, etc.

rise /ɹaɪs/ /ɹaɪz/ v
opkomen rijzen stijgen
(of a celestial body) To appear to move upwards from behind the horizon of a planet as a result of the planet's rotation.
opstijgen rijzen
(intransitive) To move, or appear to move, physically upwards relative to the ground.
opstaan
To come to mind; to be suggested; to occur.

risk /ɹɪsk/ risks n
risico
(uncountable) The probability of a negative outcome to a decision or event.
(uncountable, economics, business, and, engineering) The potential negative effect of an event, determined by multiplying the likelihood of the event occurring with its magnitude should it occur.
(countable) A possible adverse event or outcome.

risk /ɹɪsk/ v
wagen
riskeren risico nemen
(transitive) To incur risk as a result of (doing something).

risk management n
risicobeheer
The process of determining the maximum acceptable level of overall risk to and from a proposed activity, then using risk assessment techniques to determine the initial level of risk and, if this is excessive, developing a strategy to ameliorate appropriate individual risks until the overall level of risk is reduced to an acceptable level.

risky /ˈɹɪski/ riskier riskiest adj
riskant gewaagd
Dangerous, involving risks.

rite /ɹaɪt/ rites n
ritus kerkgebruik
A religious custom.
(by extension) A prescribed behavior.

rite of passage rites of passage n
overgangsritueel rite de passage
(anthropology) A ceremony or series of ceremonies, often very ritualized, to celebrate a transition in a person’s life. Baptisms, bar mitzvahs, weddings and funerals are among the best known examples.

rittmaster rittmasters n
ritmeester
A rank in cavalry or other mounted units, equivalent to captain.

ritual /ˈɹɪt͡ʃ.u.əl/ rituals n
ritueel
A rite; a repeated set of actions, especially in religious contexts.

rival /ˈɹaɪvəl/ rivals n
concurent rivaal tegenstander vijand
A competitor (person, team, company, etc.) with the same goal as another, or striving to attain the same thing. Defeating a rival may be a primary or necessary goal of a competitor.

rivalry /ˈɹaɪ.vəl.ɹi/ rivalries n
rivaliteit
Any competition between two or more things or factors.

river /ˈɹɪvə/ /ˈɹɪvɚ/ rivers n
rivier stroom
A large and often winding stream which drains a land mass, carrying water down from higher areas to a lower point, oftentimes ending in another body of water, such as an ocean or in an inland sea.
stroom rivier
Any large flow of a liquid in a single body.

river snail river snails n
moerasslak
Any snail of the family Viviparidae.

river warbler river warblers n
krekelzanger
Locustella fluviatilis, an Old World warbler.

river water river waters n
rivierwater
Water in or taken from a river.

riverbank riverbanks n
oever
A sloped side of a river acting as a barrier between the water and level ground to either side.

riverbed /ˈɹɪv.əˌbed/ /ˈɹɪv.əˌbɛd/ /ˈɹɪv.ɚˌbɛd/ [ˈɹɪv.ɚˌbeː] riverbeds n
rivierbedding rivierbed
(hydrology) The path where a river runs, or where a river once ran; the bottom earthen part of a river, not including the riverbanks.

riverboat riverboats n
binnenvaartschip
A watercraft designed for operating on rivers.

rivet /ˈɹɪvət/ rivets n
klinknagel
A cylindrical mechanical fastener that attaches multiple parts together by fitting through a hole and deforming the head(s) at either end.

rivet /ˈɹɪvət/ v
popnagelen
(transitive) To attach or fasten parts by using rivets. [from early 15th c.]

rivulet /ˈɹɪv.jə.lət/ rivulets n
beekje stroompje
A small brook or stream; a streamlet; a gill.

rix-dollar /ˈɹɪksˌdɒlə/ rix-dollars n
rijksdaalder
(historical) A unit of currency introduced into certain former European colonies such as Cape Province and Ceylon.

riyal /ɹiːˈjɑːl/ riyals n
rial
The official currency of Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

road /rod/ /ɹoʊd/ /ɹəʊd/ roads n
weg
A way used for travelling between places, originally one wide enough to allow foot passengers and horses to travel, now (US) usually one surfaced with asphalt or concrete and designed to accommodate many vehicles travelling in both directions. In the UK both senses are heard: a country road is the same as a country lane. [from 16th c.]
(US, railroads) A railway or (UK, railroads) a single railway track. [from 19th c.]

road accident road accidents n
verkeersongeluk verkeersongeval
A collision on a road, typically involving one or more motor vehicles, but also including cyclists and pedestrians knocked down by vehicles.

road hog road hogs n
wegpiraat
A bad or inconsiderate driver of a motor vehicle.

road map road maps n
wegenkaart
A map with a visual representation of roads used for automobile travel and navigation. A road map may contain other relevant data, such as terrain or railway lines.

road race road races n
wegrit
A race run on roads rather than a track.

road roller road rollers n
pletwals stoomwals
A heavy engineering vehicle used to compact asphalt in the construction of roads.

road salt n
strooizout
Salt used for deicing and anti-icing of roads.

road sign road signs n
verkeersbord wegaanduiding
A sign for the control of traffic or the information of drivers.

road user road users n
weggebruiker
Any person that makes use of a road, such as a driver, cyclist, motorcyclist, moped rider, pedestrian or horserider.

roadblock roadblocks n
wegblokkade wegversperring
Something that blocks or obstructs a road.
obstakel tegenwerkende factor versperring
(figurative) An obstacle or impediment.

roadhouse /ˈɹoʊdˌhaʊs/ /ˈɹəʊdˌhaʊs/ roadhouses n
uitspanning
(chiefly, US) An inn or similar establishment situated beside a road beyond the jurisdiction of a town or city.

roadrunner /ˈɹoʊdˌɹʌnɚ/ /ˈɹəʊdˌɹʌnə/ roadrunners n
renkoekoek
Either of two species of fast-running bird in the genus Geococcyx of the cuckoo family native to North and Central America, the lesser roadrunner (Geococcyx velox) and, especially, the greater roadrunner (Geococcyx californianus).

roadside /ˈɹoʊdsaɪd/ /ˈɹəʊdsaɪd/ roadsides n
berm stoeprand
The area on either side of a road.

roadside bomb roadside bombs n
bermbom
An explosive device placed at the side of a road and detonated when the target passes.

roadside hawk roadside hawks n
wegbuizerd
Buteo magnirostris, a relatively small bird of prey found in Latin America

roadstead /ˈɹoʊdˌstɛd/ /ˈɹəʊdstɛd/ roadsteads n
rede
(nautical) A partly sheltered anchorage; a stretch of water near the shore where vessels may ride at anchor, but with less protection than a harbour. [from early 18th c.]

roadway roadways n
rijbaan
The main or central portion of a road, used by the vehicles.

roadwork roadworks n
wegwerkzaamheid
The construction or maintenance done to roads.

roadworker roadworkers n
wegwerker
A worker who carries out road construction or maintenance.

roam /ɹoʊm/ /ɹəʊm/ v
dwalen ronddwalen zwerven rondlopen rondwandelen wandelen
(intransitive) To wander or travel freely and with no specific destination.

roar /ɹo(ː)ɹ/ /ɹoə/ /ɹɔɹ/ /ɹɔː/ roars n
brul
The cry of the lion.

roar /ɹo(ː)ɹ/ /ɹoə/ /ɹɔɹ/ /ɹɔː/ v
brullen
(intransitive) To make a loud, deep cry, especially from pain, anger, or other strong emotion.
Of animals (especially a lion), to make a loud deep noise.

roast /ɹoʊst/ /ɹəʊst/ adj
geroosterd
Having been cooked by roasting.
rooster
(figuratively) Subjected to roasting; bantered; severely criticized.

roast /ɹoʊst/ /ɹəʊst/ roasts n
gebraad braadstuk
A cut of meat suited to roasting; meat that has been roasted.

roast /ɹoʊst/ /ɹəʊst/ v
roosteren grillen
(transitive, or, intransitive, or, ergative) To cook food by heating in an oven or over a fire without covering, resulting in a crisp, possibly even slightly charred appearance.
branden roosteren
(transitive, or, intransitive, or, ergative) To process by drying through exposure to sun or artificial heat.
vuur
To heat to excess; to heat violently; to burn.
(transitive, figuratively) To admonish someone vigorously.
rooster
(transitive, figuratively) To subject to bantering, severely criticize, sometimes as a comedy routine.

roast beef roast beefs n
rosbief roastbeef
Beef cooked by roasting.

rob /ɹɑb/ /ɹɒb/ /ɹɔb/ v
roven
beroven bestelen
(transitive) To steal from, especially using force or violence.

rob Peter to pay Paul v
vestzak-broekzakoperatie
(idiomatic) To use resources that legitimately belong to or are needed by one party in order to satisfy a legitimate need of another party, especially within the same organization or group; to solve a problem in a way that makes another problem worse, producing no net gain.

robber /ˈɹɑ.bɚ/ /ˈɹɒb.ə(ɹ)/ robbers n
rover
A person who robs.
An animal who robs.

robber baron robber barons n
roofridder
(historical) In Europe, an aristocrat who charged exorbitant fees or otherwise exacted money from people who journeyed across land or waterways which he controlled.

robbery /ˈɹɑbəɹi/ /ˈɹɒbəɹi/ /ˈɹɒbɹi/ robberies n
beroving roof
The act or practice of robbing.

robe /ɹoʊb/ /ɹəʊb/ robes n
toga kleed
A long loose outer garment, often signifying honorary stature.

robin /ˈɹɑː.bɪn/ /ˈɹɒ.bɪn/ robins n
roodborstje
A European robin, Erithacus rubecula.
roodborstlijster
An American robin, Turdus migratorius.

robinsonade /ˌɹɑbɪnsəˈneɪd/ /ˌɹɒbɪnsəˈneɪd/ robinsonades n
robinsonade
A genre of adventure fiction where a hero is stranded alone on a desert island and has to survive with his own wits.

robot /ˈɹoʊ.bɑt/ /ˈɹoʊ.bət/ /ˈɹəʊ.bɒt/ robots n
robot
(chiefly, science fiction) An intelligent mechanical being designed to look like a human or other creature, and usually made from metal. [from 20th c.]
A machine built to carry out some complex task or group of tasks by physically moving, especially one which can be programmed. [from 20th c.]
(figuratively) A person who does not seem to have any emotions. [from 20th c.]

robust /ɹoʊˈbʌst/ /ɹəʊˈbʌst/ /ɹəˈbʌst/ more robust most robust robuster robustest adj
degelijk robuust
Evincing strength and health; strong; (often, especially) both large and healthy#Adjective.

rock /ɹɑk/ /ɹɒk/ /ɹɔk/ rocks n
rots
(chiefly British) A boulder or large stone; or (US, Canada) a smaller stone; a pebble.
A large hill or island having no vegetation.
rots klif
A mass of stone projecting out of the ground or water.
rots steen gesteente vels
(uncountable) The naturally occurring aggregate of solid mineral matter that constitutes a significant part of the earth's crust.
rock
A style of music characterized by basic drum-beat, generally 4/4 riffs, based on (usually electric) guitar, bass guitar, drums, and vocals.
steen rots
(figuratively) Something that is strong, stable, and dependable; a person who provides security or support to another.
kandij suikerstok
(British, uncountable) A type of confectionery made from sugar in the shape of a stick, traditionally having some text running through its length.
steen
(rock paper scissors) A closed hand (a handshape resembling a rock), that beats scissors and loses to paper. It beats lizard and loses to Spock in rock-paper-scissors-lizard-Spock.

rock /ɹɑk/ /ɹɒk/ /ɹɔk/ v
wiegen
(transitive, and, intransitive) To move gently back and forth.
schudden
(transitive) To cause to shake or sway violently.
schommelen waggelen
(intransitive) To sway or tilt violently back and forth.

rock and roll /ˈɹɑk ən(d) ˈɹoʊl/ /ˈɹɒk ən(d) ˈɹəʊl/ n
rock-'n-roll
(dance) A style of vigorous dancing associated with this genre of music.

rock bunting rock buntings n
grijze gors
Emberiza cia, a passerine bird in the bunting family Emberizidae.

rock climbing n
rotsklimmen
The sport of scaling rock faces, either with or without ropes and other equipment.

rock dove /ɹɒk dʌv/ rock doves n
rotsduif postduif
The dove/pigeon species Columba livia.

rock group rock groups n
rockband rockgroep
A group of musicians who regularly perform rock music together.

rock music n
rockmuziek
(music) A broad genre of popular music, including especially those styles ultimately derived from rock and roll, employing electrical amplification, heavy use of guitars, 4/4 time with strong percussive rhythm on beats two and four (backbeat), and usually themes of bold wildness, rebellion, and sexuality.

rock paper scissors n
steen, papier, schaar blad-steen-schaar schaar steen papier
(hand game) A popular children's game using three hand signs representing rock, paper and scissors, frequently used as a tiebreaker.

rock partridge rock partridges n
steenpatrijs
Alectoris graeca: a species of partridge

rock pigeon rock pigeons n
roodvleugelkwartelduif
(Australia) The chestnut-quilled rock pigeon, Petrophassa rufipennis.
witvleugelkwartelduif
(Australia) The white-quilled rock pigeon, Petrophassa albipennis.

rock pipit rock pipits n
oeverpieper
A stocky bird, of species Anthus petrosus, somewhat smaller than a starling, that breeds on rocky beaches and winters on coastal salt marshes.

rock ptarmigan rock ptarmigans n
alpensneeuwhoen
A medium-sized gamebird in the grouse family, Lagopus muta.

rockery /ˈɹɑk.ɚ.i/ /ˈɹɒk.ə.ɹi/ rockeries n
rotstuin
A section of a garden made from decorative rocks and alpine plants.

rocket /ˈɹɑ.kət/ /ˈɹɑk.ɪt/ /ˈɹɒk.ɪt/ rockets n
raket
An engine operating similarly to the pyrotechnic, generating thrust by the expulsion of hot gases; a rocket engine. [from 20th c.]
raket vuurpijl
A long vehicle or craft propelled by a rocket engine; a missile or rocket-propelled spacecraft. [from 20th c.]

rocket engine rocket engines n
raketmotor
A reaction engine that obtains thrust by jet propulsion which forms its jet exclusively from propellant.

rocket science n
hogere wiskunde
(idiomatic, chiefly, in the negative) Anything overly complex, detailed or confusing.

rocket scientist /ˌɹɑkət ˈsaɪəntəst/ /ˌɹɒkɪt ˈsaɪəntɪst/ rocket scientists n
raketgeleerde
(hyperbolic, chiefly in the negative) One qualified to handle or understand things which are very complex or confusing; a very intelligent person.

rockfish /ˈɹɑk.fɪʃ/ /ˈɹɒk.fɪʃ/ rockfish rockfishes n
roodbaars
Salvelinus, a genus of fish in the salmon family

rocking chair rocking chairs n
schommelstoel
A chair with a curved base which can be gently rocked (swung) back and forth.

rocking horse rocking horses n
hobbelpaard schommelpaard
a child’s toy consisting of a (usually wooden) horse mounted on a rocker or swing

rockstar rockstars n
rockster
A member of a rock band, or a solo artist in the genre, especially one with celebrity status.

rocky /ˈɹɑki/ /ˈɹɒki/ /ˈɹɔki/ [ˈɹʷɑki] [ˈɹʷɒki] [ˈɹʷɔki] more rocky most rocky rockier rockiest adj
rotsig
Abounding in, or full of, rocks; consisting of rocks.

rocky road rocky roads n
rocky road
Any of several forms of candy containing lumps of chocolate, marshmallows and nuts.
A variety of chocolate ice cream with marshmallows and almonds.
(figurative) A rough time, course etc.

rod /ɹɑd/ /ɹɒd/ rods n
staaf stok
roe roede
A stick, pole, or bundle of switches or twigs (such as a birch), used for personal defense or to administer corporal punishment by whipping.
el meetstok roede
A stick used to measure distance, by using its established length or task-specific temporary marks along its length, or by dint of specific graduated marks.
roede
(archaic) A unit of length equal to 1 pole, a perch, 1⁄4 chain, 5+1⁄2 yards, 16+1⁄2 feet, or exactly 5.0292 meters (these being all equivalent).
(archaic) A unit of area equal to a square rod, 30+1⁄4 square yards or 1⁄160 acre.
(biology) Any of a number of long, slender microorganisms.
hengelroede visgarde
An implement held vertically and viewed through an optical surveying instrument such as a transit, used to measure distance in land surveying and construction layout; an engineer's rod, surveyor's rod, surveying rod, leveling rod, ranging rod. The modern (US) engineer's or surveyor's rod commonly is eight or ten feet long and often designed to extend higher. In former times a surveyor's rod often was a single wooden pole or composed of multiple sectioned and socketed pieces, and besides serving as a sighting target was used to measure distance on the ground horizontally, hence for convenience was of one rod or pole in length, that is, 5+1⁄2 yards.
zwik
(slang, vulgar) The penis.

rod cell rod cells n
staafje
(anatomy) Any of the cylindrical photoreceptor cells in the retina that function in dim light levels.

rode /rod/ /ˈɹoʊd/ /ˈɹəʊd/ rodes n
reden reed
(nautical) The line from a vessel to its anchor.

rodent /ˈɹəʊdənt/ rodents n
knaagdier
A mammal of the order Rodentia, characterized by long incisors that grow continuously and are worn down by gnawing.

roe /ˈɹoʊ/ /ˈɹəʊ/ roes n
kuit
The eggs of fish.

roe deer /ˈɹoʊˌdɪɹ/ /ˈɹəʊˌdɪə/ roe deer n
ree
A small, nimble Eurasian deer with no visible tail, a white rump patch, and a reddish summer coat that turns grey in winter, the male having short three-pointed antlers (Capreolus capreolus and Capreolus pygargus).

roebuck /ˈɹəʊ.bʌk/ roebucks n
reebok
A male roe deer.

roentgenium /ɹɛntˈɡɛniəm/ /ɹʌntˈɡɛniəm/ n
roentgenium röntgenium
A transuranic chemical element (symbol Rg) with atomic number 111.

roger /ˈɹɑd͡ʒɚ/ /ˈɹɒd͡ʒə/ interjection
begrepen
(radio telecommunications) Received (used in radio communications to acknowledge that a message has been received and understood)

rogue /ˈɹoʊ̯ɡ/ /ˈɹəʊ̯ɡ/ rogues n
kwajongen
A mischievous scamp.
zwerver
A vagrant.

rogue state rogue states n
schurkenstaat
A state or nation acting outside of the accepted international norms and policies.

roil /ɹɔɪl/ v
vertroebelen
(transitive, of a fluid, especially a liquid) To render turbid by stirring up the dregs or sediment of.
ergeren kwaad maken storen
(transitive, of a person or group of people) To annoy; to make angry; to throw into discord.

role /ɹol/ /ɹoʊl/ /ɹɐʉl/ /ɹəʊl/ [ɹʷoʊɫ] [ɹʷɒʊɫ] roles n
rol
A character or part played by a performer or actor.
The expected behaviour of an individual in a society.
The function or position of something.

role model role models n
voorbeeld rolmodel
A person who serves as an example, whose behavior is emulated by others.

roleplaying game roleplaying games n
rollenspel
(games) A type of game where one or more players assume the roles of characters (usually one each) to interact with a fictional world either defined by themselves or through the moderation of a neutral judge (usually referred to as the game master).

roll /ɹol/ /ɹoʊl/ /ɹɐʉl/ /ɹəʊl/ [ɹ̠ʷoɫ] [ɹ̠ʷɒʊɫ] rolls n
rol
The act or result of rolling, or state of being rolled.
That which is rolled up.
A quantity of cloth wound into a cylindrical form.
A cylindrical twist of tobacco.
boekrol rol
A document written on a piece of parchment, paper, or other materials which may be rolled up; a scroll.
pletwals wals
A heavy cylinder used to break clods.
rol wals
One of a set of revolving cylinders, or rollers, between which metal is pressed, formed, or smoothed, as in a rolling mill.
rol lijst naamlijst register
An official or public document; a register; a record.
dreun gedreun gerommel
A heavy, reverberatory sound.
geroffel roffel
The uniform beating of a drum with strokes so rapid as scarcely to be distinguished by the ear.
geslinger
(nautical, aviation) The oscillating movement of a nautical vessel as it rotates from side to side, about its fore-and-aft axis, causing its sides to go up and down, as distinguished from the alternate rise and fall of bow and stern called pitching; or the equivalent in an aircraft.
rol boekrol
(obsolete) A part; an office; a duty; a role.

roll /ɹol/ /ɹoʊl/ /ɹɐʉl/ /ɹəʊl/ [ɹ̠ʷoɫ] [ɹ̠ʷɒʊɫ] v
rollen oprollen
(transitive) To cause to revolve by turning over and over; to move by turning on an axis; to impel forward by causing to turn over and over on a supporting surface.
(transitive) To wrap (something) round on itself; to form into a spherical or cylindrical body by causing to turn over and over.
oprollen
(transitive) To bind or involve by winding, as in a bandage; to enwrap; often with up.
rollen
(ergative) To drive or impel forward with an easy motion, as of rolling.
(ergative) To move, or cause to be moved, upon, or by means of, rollers or small wheels.
pletwalsen walsen
(transitive) To press or level with a roller; to spread or form with a roll, roller, or rollers.
roffelen
(transitive) To beat with rapid, continuous strokes, as a drum; to sound a roll upon.

roll cage roll cages n
veiligheidskooi
(automotive) A frame built in or around the driver and passenger compartment of a vehicle to protect its occupants from being injured in an accident, particularly if the vehicle rolls over.

roll call roll calls n
appel naamafroeping
The reading aloud of a list of names, and subsequent responses, in order to determine who is present or absent.
(by extension) The subset of those members of a specific group who are present or available out of the full set of all the members of said group.

roll over v
overkop gaan
(intransitive) To make a rolling motion or turn.

roll up v
oprollen
(transitive) To make something into a particular shape, especially cylindrical or fold-like.

roll up one's sleeves v
de mouwen opstropen
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see roll,‎ up,‎ one's,‎ sleeves.
(idiomatic) To prepare to work.

rollator rollators n
rollator
A walking frame equipped with wheels, especially one designed for the disabled or elderly.

rolled fillet rolled fillets n
blinde vink
Chopped veal rolled in a piece of bacon.

roller /ˈɹoʊlɚ/ /ˈɹəʊlə/ rollers n
roller
(heading) Anything that rolls.

roller blind roller blinds n
rolgordijn
A blind for a window, usually of stiffened fabric, mounted on a pole and operated with a chain or spring mechanism.

roller shutter roller shutters n
rolluik
A shutter (for a window or door) consisting of a series of horizontal sections that are hinged together and attached to a roller at the top.

roller skate roller skates n
rolschaats
A boot having small wheels or casters attached to its sole; used for roller skating.

roller skate v
rolschaatsen
To skate using roller skates.

rollerblade rollerblades n
skeeler
A roller skate with all wheels aligned in a single row along the sole, resembling an ice skate.

rollercoaster /ˈɹoʊlɚˌkoʊstɚ/ rollercoasters n
achtbaan
An amusement ride consisting of a buggy on a track that rises, falls, twists and turns.

rolling paper rolling papers n
vloeipapier vloeitje
(chiefly, US) A small sheet of paper used for rolling (tobacco) cigarettes, joints (marijuana cigarettes), and the like.

rolling pin rolling pins n
deegroller
a food preparation utensil consisting of a cylinder with a handle at each end, used to flatten dough

rolling stock rolling stocks n
rollend materieel treinvloot
(railroads, uncountable, collectively) All vehicles that move on a railway, powered or unpowered.

rolling stop rolling stops n
vertragen

rollmop rollmops n
rolmops
A fillet of herring, rolled and flavoured with sliced onion and spices then pickled in brine

rollup rollups n
sjekkie
A self-made cigarette of tobacco and rolling paper.

roly-poly /ˈɹoʊliˈpoʊli/ /ˌɹəʊlɪˈpəʊli/ roly-polies roly-polys n
duikelaar
A toy that rights itself when pushed over.

romaji /-mɑː-/ /ˈɹəʊ.mə.d͡ʒiː/ romajis n
romaji
A representation of Japanese in Latin script.

roman /ˈɹəʊmən/ n
romein
(typography) One of the main three types used for the Latin alphabet (the others being italics and blackletter), in which the ascenders are mostly straight.

romanize v
romaniseren transcriberen
(transitive) To put letters or words written in another writing system into the Latin (Roman) alphabet.

romantic /ɹoʊˈmæn(t)ɪk/ /ɹə-/ /ɹəʊˈmæntɪk/ [-meə̯ntɪk] [-meə̯ɾ̃ɪk] [-mæɾ̃ɪk] [ɹoʊˈmæntɪk] [ɹə-] more romantic most romantic adj
romantisch
Fantastic, unrealistic (of an idea etc.); fanciful, sentimental, impractical (of a person). [from 17th c.]
Having the qualities of romance (in the sense of something appealing deeply to the imagination); invoking on a powerfully sentimental idea of life; evocative, atmospheric. [from 17th c.]
Pertaining to an idealised form of love (originally, as might be felt by the heroes of a romance); conducive to romance; loving, affectionate. [from 18th c.]

romanticism /ɹəʊˈmæntɪsɪzəm/ romanticisms n
romantiek
A romantic quality, spirit or action.

romanticize v
romantiseren
(transitive) To interpret, view, or portray something in a romantic (unrealistic, idealized) manner.

romp /ɹɑmp/ /ɹɒmp/ romps n
stoeipartij
A period of boisterous play, a frolic; now especially, a bout of sexual activity, especially when illicit. [from 18th c.]

romp /ɹɑmp/ /ɹɒmp/ v
rondhuppelen stoeien
(intransitive) To play about roughly, energetically or boisterously.

ronin ronin ronins n
ronin
A masterless samurai (who often becomes a mercenary to make ends meet).

ronna- /ˈɹɒn.ə/ prefix
ronna-
In the International System of Units and other metric systems of units, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 1027 (a short scale octillion or long scale quadrilliard). Symbol: R

ronto- /ˈɹɑn.toʊ/ prefix
ronto-
In the International System of Units and other metric systems of units, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 10−27 (short scale octillionth or long scale quadrilliardth). Symbol: r

rood /ɹuːd/ roods n
kruis
(archaic) A crucifix, cross, especially in a church.

rood screen /ˈɹud ˌskɹin/ /ˈɹuːd skɹiːn/ rood screens n
doksaal jubee
(architecture, Christianity) A carved screen that separated the chancel and nave in a medieval church; it originally carried a large crucifix; an altar screen.

roof /ɹuf/ /ɹuːf/ /ɹʊf/ roofs rooves n
dak kap
(architecture) The external covering at the top of a building.
plafond dak
The upper part of a cavity.

roof rabbit roof rabbits n
dakhaas

roof rack roof racks n
imperiaal
A rack attached to the top of a car or other vehicle, used to hold luggage or similar items.

roof tile roof tiles n
dakpan
(obsolete) A ridge-tile, a tile for the ridge of a roof.

roofbeam roofbeams n
dakbalk

roofer /ˈɹuːfə(ɹ)/ /ˈɹuːfɚ/ /ˈɹʊfɚ/ roofers n
dakdekker
A craftsman who lays, or repairs roofs.

rooibos /ˈɹɔɪ.bɒs/ /ˈɹɔɪ.bɔs/ /ˈɹɔɪ.bəs/ n
rooibos
The tisane (herbal tea) made from this plant.
(South Africa) Various shrubs of the genus Combretum.

rook /ɹuːk/ /ɹʊk/ rooks n
roek
A European bird, Corvus frugilegus, of the crow family.
toren
(chess) A piece shaped like a castle tower, that can be moved only up, down, left or right (but not diagonally) or in castling.
burcht vesting
(rare) A castle or other fortification.

rook /ɹuːk/ /ɹʊk/ v
valsspelen
(transitive) To cheat or swindle.

rookie /ˈɹʊki/ rookies n
schacht
An inexperienced recruit, especially in the police or armed forces.
beginneling nieuwkomer
A novice.

room /ɹum/ /ɹuːm/ /ɹʊm/ rooms n
ruimte kamer vertrek
(archaic) A particular portion of space. [from 11th c.]
(obsolete) Place; stead.
kamer ruimte zaal vertrek
(countable) A separate part of a building, enclosed by walls, a floor and a ceiling. [from 15th c.]

room and board n
kamer met volpension
A place of lodging with daily meals, usually provided in return for rent or other considerations.

room temperature room temperatures n
kamertemperatuur
A normal temperature of a room in which people live; typically 20 to 23°C (68 to 73°F); neither heated nor cooled.

roommate /ˈɹu(m)ˌmeɪt/ roommates n
huisgenoot kamergenoot
A person with whom one shares a room, as at university, etc.
huisgenoot
(US, AU, Canada) A person sharing the same home (but generally not a family member or spouse).

roomy /ˈɹuːmi/ /ˈɹʊmi/ roomier roomiest adj
ruim
Spacious, expansive, comfortable.

rooster /ˈɹustəɹ/ /ˈɹuːstə/ roosters n
haan
(North America, Kent, Australia, NZ) A male domestic chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus) or other gallinaceous bird.

root /ɹuːt/ /ɹʊt/ roots n
wortel
The part of a plant, generally underground, that anchors and supports the plant body, absorbs and stores water and nutrients, and in some plants is able to perform vegetative reproduction.
The part of a tooth extending into the bone holding the tooth in place.
The part of a hair under the skin that holds the hair in place.
(figurative) The primary source; origin.
(graph theory, computing) The single node of a tree that has no parent.
(linguistic morphology) The primary lexical unit of a word, which carries the most significant aspects of semantic content and cannot be reduced into smaller constituents. Inflectional stems often derive from roots.
neukpartij
(Australia, New Zealand, vulgar, slang) An act of sexual intercourse.
wortel machtswortel
(arithmetic) Of a number or expression, a number which, when raised to a specified power, yields the specified number or expression.
wortel nulpunt
(analysis) A zero (of an equation).
stam wortel
(philology) A word from which another word or words are derived.
administrator beheerder
(computing) In UNIX terminology, the first user account with complete access to the operating system and its configuration, found at the root of the directory structure; the person who manages accounts on a UNIX system.

root /ɹuːt/ /ɹʊt/ v
wroeten
(ambitransitive) To turn up or dig with the snout.
aanvuren juichen supporteren
(intransitive, with "for" or "on", US) To cheer (on); to show support (for) and hope for the success of. (See root for.) [late 19th century]
wroeten graven rommelen
(transitive) To root out; to abolish.
neuken poepen wippen
(Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, vulgar, slang) To sexually penetrate.

root cause root causes n
grondoorzaak
(idiomatic) An initiating cause of a chain of events which leads to an outcome or effect of interest.

root hair root hairs n
wortelhaar

root of all evil roots of all evil n
zaad van alle kwaad

root vegetable root vegetables n
wortelgewas knolgewas wortelgroente
A vegetable whose the edible part is the root, such as the carrot, potato, or onion.

rooted /ɹʊtɪd/ /ˈɹuːtɪd/ more rooted most rooted adj
geworteld

rootedness n
verworteling
The state or quality of being rooted

rope /ɹoʊp/ /ɹəʊp/ ropes n
touw koord
(uncountable) Thick strings, yarn, monofilaments, metal wires, or strands of other cordage that are twisted together to form a stronger line.
(computer science) A data structure resembling a string, using a concatenation tree in which each leaf represents a character.

rorqual /ˈɹɔɹkwəl/ /ˈɹɔːkwəl/ rorquals n
vinvis
Any whale of family Balaenopteridae, with longitudinal skin folds running from below the mouth to the navel, allowing the capacity of the mouth to expand greatly when feeding.

rosary /ˈɹoʊzəɹi/ rosaries n
rozenkrans
Prayer beads, a string of beads used to keep track of repetitions in prayer, particularly in the Roman Catholic Marian prayer "Hail Mary" (Ave Maria)
(by extension) A series or collection of thoughts, literary pieces, etc. intended for similar contemplation.

rose /ɹoʊz/ /ɹəʊz/ [ɹ̠ʷəʊz̥] [ɻʷö̞ʊz̥] adj
roos rooskleurig rozig roosgekleurd roze
Having a purplish-red or pink color; rosy.

rose /ɹoʊz/ /ɹəʊz/ [ɹ̠ʷəʊz̥] [ɻʷö̞ʊz̥] roses n
roos rozenstruik
A shrub of the genus Rosa, with red, pink, white or yellow flowers.
roos
A flower of the rose plant.
Something resembling a rose flower.
roze roos
(countable, uncountable) A purplish-red or pink colour, the colour of some rose flowers.

rose campion rose campions n
prikneus
The flowering plant Silene coronaria (syn. Lychnis coronaria).

rose fish rose fish rose fishes n
roodbaars
A large marine food fish, Sebastes norvegicus, that lives off the North Atlantic coasts of Europe and North America.

rose garden rose gardens n
rozentuin

rose petal /ɹoʊz pɛt(ə)l/ /ɹoʊz.pɛt(ə)l/ /ɹəʊz pɛt(ə)l/ /ɹəʊz.pɛt(ə)l/ rose petals n
rozenblad
The petal of a rose flower.

rose quartz rose quartzes n
rozenkwarts
A pinkish to reddish-colored type of quartz.

rose-breasted grosbeak rose-breasted grosbeaks n
roodborstkardinaal
Pheucticus ludovicianus, a large, seed-eating grosbeak in the cardinal family (Cardinalidae).

rosehip /ˈɹoʊzˌhɪp/ /ˈɹəʊzˌhɪp/ rosehips n
rozenbottel
The fruit of a rose plant.

rosemaling /-sə-/ /-ˌmɔː-/ /ˈɹoʊzəˌmɑlɪŋ/ /ˈɹəʊzəˌmɑːlɪŋ/ n
rosemaling

rosemary /ˈɹoʊzˌmɛəɹi/ /ˈɹəʊzməɹi/ rosemaries n
rozemarijn
A shrub, Salvia rosmarinus (formerly Rosmarinus officinalis), that originates from Europe and Asia Minor and produces a fragrant herb used in cooking and perfumes.

rosin /ˈɹɑz.əm/ /ˈɹɑz.ən/ /ˈɹɒz.ən/ /ˈɹɔz.əm/ rosins n
colofonium
(organic chemistry) A solid form of resin, obtained from liquid resin by vaporizing its volatile components.

roster /ˈɹɑ.stɚ/ /ˈɹɒs.tə/ /ˈɹɔs.tə/ /ˈɹɔs.tɚ/ rosters n
rooster
A list of individuals or groups, usually for an organization of some kind such as military officers and enlisted personnel enrolled in a particular unit; a muster roll; a sports team, with the names of players who are eligible to be placed in the lineup for a particular game; or a list of students officially enrolled in a school or class.

rostrum /ˈɹɑstɹəm/ /ˈɹɒstɹəm/ /ˈɹɔs-/ rostra rostrums n
ramsteven
The projecting prow of a rowed warship, such as a trireme.

rosy starling rosy starlings n
roze spreeuw
Pastor roseus, a passerine bird in the starling family Sturnidae, of much of Eurasia.

rosé /ɹoʊ̯ˈzeɪ̯/ /ˈɹəʊ̯zeɪ̯/ rosés n
rosé roséwijn
A serving of such wine

rosé wine rosé wines n
rosé roséwijn
A pale pink wine made by removing the dark grape skins at the required point during fermentation.

rot /ɹɑt/ /ɹɒt/ /ɹɔt/ v
slecht worden verrotten
rotten vergaan
(intransitive) To suffer decomposition due to biological action, especially by fungi or bacteria.

rotary engine rotary engines n
rotatiemotor
Any of several types of internal combustion engine in which the power output is directly rotational.

rotate /ɹəʊˈteɪt/ /ˈɹoʊteɪt/ v
ronddraaien roteren
(intransitive) To spin, turn, or revolve.
(transitive) To spin, turn, or revolve something.

rotation /ɹoʊˈteɪʃən/ rotations n
rotatie
(chiefly, uncountable) The act of turning around a centre or an axis.
(mathematics, geometry) An operation on a metric space that is a continuous isometry and fixes at least one point.
draaiing
(baseball) The set of starting pitchers of a team.

rotational energy rotational energies n
rotatie-energie
(physics) The kinetic energy of a rotating rigid body otherwise at rest.

rotator cuff rotator cuffs n
rotatorenmanchet
A set of four smaller muscles in the shoulder responsible for rotating the humerus (upper arm bone).

rotavirus /ˈɹəʊtəˌvaɪɹəs/ rotavira rotaviri rotavirii rotaviruses rotavirusses n
rotavirus
Any of a group of wheel-shaped viruses, of the genus Rotavirus, that causes gastroenteritis and diarrhea in children and animals.

rote /ɹoʊt/ /ɹəʊt/ n
herhaling sleur
Mechanical routine; a fixed, habitual, repetitive, or mechanical course of procedure.
breken
(rare) The roar of the surf; the sound of waves breaking on the shore. [from c. 1600]

rotten /ˈɹɑtn̩/ /ˈɹɒtn̩/ [ˈɹɑʔn̩] more rotten most rotten rottener rottenest adj
rot verrot
In a state of decay.
Bad or terrible.
gemeen
Cruel, mean or immoral.

rough /ɹʌf/ rougher roughest adj
ruw ruig
Not smooth; uneven.

rough-legged buzzard rough-legged buzzards n
ruigpootbuizerd
Buteo lagopus, a medium-large bird of prey.

roughen /ˈɹʌfən/ v
ruwen

roughly /ˈɹʌf.li/ more roughly most roughly roughlier roughliest adv
grofweg
Unevenly or irregularly.

roulade /ɹuːˈlɑːd/ roulades n
rollade
(cooking) A slice of meat that is rolled up, stuffed, and cooked.

roulette /ɹuːˈlɛt/ roulettes n
roulette
(uncountable) A game of chance in which a small ball is made to move round rapidly on a circle divided off into numbered (usually red and black) spaces. When the ball stops, it indicates the result of a variety of wagers permitted by the game.

round /ˈɹaʊnd/ more round most round rounder roundest adj
afgerond
Lacking sharp angles; having gentle curves.
(authorship, of a fictional character) Well-written and well-characterized; complex and reminiscent of a real person.
rond
(physical) Of shape:
Circular or cylindrical; having a circular cross-section in one direction.
Complete, whole, not lacking.
rond dik mollig
Plump.
rond afgerond
(of a number) Convenient for rounding other numbers to; for example, ending in a zero.

round /ˈɹaʊnd/ rounds n
ronde
A general outburst from a group of people at an event.
(sports) One of the specified pre-determined segments of the total time of a sport event, such as a boxing or wrestling match, during which contestants compete before being signaled to stop.
A series of changes or events ending where it began; a series of like events recurring in continuance; a cycle; a periodical revolution.
canon
A song that is sung by groups of people with each subset of people starting at a different time.

round bracket round brackets n
parenthese rond haakje ronde haak
(UK) Each of the signs ( and ); parenthesis, bracket (in a strict sense).

round off v
afronden
(transitive) To complete or finish something.

round out v
uitwerken
(transitive) To make more complete by adding details.

round table round tables n
rondetafelbespreking
A conference at which participants of similar status discuss and exchange views.

roundabout /ˈɹaʊndəˌbaʊt/ roundabouts n
rotonde rondpunt verkeersplein
(chiefly, UK, New Zealand, Ireland, Canada, Australia, and) A road junction at which traffic streams circularly around a central island.
carrousel draaimolen
(chiefly, British) A horizontal wheel which rotates around a central axis when pushed and on which children ride, often found in parks as a children's play apparatus.
draaimolen
A fairground carousel.
omleiding omweg
A detour.

roundel /ˈɹaʊn.dəl/ roundels n
koek
(heraldiccharge) A circular spot; a charge in the form of a small coloured circle.

roundly more roundly most roundly adv
degelijk
Utterly or thoroughly.

rouse /ˈɹaʊz/ v
opwekken
(obsolete) To raise; to make erect.

rout /ɹaʊt/ [ɹʌʊt] routs n
bende
(countable) A group of (often violent) criminals or gangsters; such people as a class; (more generally) a disorderly and tumultuous crowd, a mob; hence (archaic, preceded by the) , the common people as a group, the rabble.

route /ɹaʊt/ /ɹut/ /ɹuːt/ /ɹʉːt/ routes n
route traject
A course or way which is traveled or passed.
weg
(figuratively) One of multiple methods or approaches to doing something.

route /ɹaʊt/ /ɹut/ /ɹuːt/ /ɹʉːt/ v
leiden sturen
(transitive) To direct or divert along a particular course.

route planner route planners n
routeplanner
A tool for finding optimal routes from one place to another, usually for traveling by car.

router /ˈɹaʊ.ɾɚ/ /ˈɹu.ɾɚ/ /ˈɹuː.tə(ɹ)/ routers n
router
(Internet) A device that connects local area networks to form a larger internet by, at minimum, selectively passing those datagrams having a destination IP address to the network which is able to deliver them to their destination; a network gateway.

router /ˈɹaʊtə(ɹ)/ /ˈɹaʊtɚ/ routers n
bovenfrees frees
A power tool used in carpentry for cutting grooves.

roux /ɹuː/ roux n
roux
A mixture of fat (usually butter) and flour used to thicken sauces and stews.

roving /ˈɹoʊvɪŋ/ more roving most roving adj
loensend zwervend
Moving about; having no fixed or permanent abode; travelling from place to place.

row /ɹaʊ/ rows n
ruzie
A noisy argument.
kabaal lawaai
A continual loud noise.

row /ˈɹoʊ/ /ˈɹəʊ/ rows n
rij
A line of objects, often regularly spaced, such as seats in a theatre, vegetable plants in a garden etc.

row /ɹoʊ/ /ɹəʊ/ v
roeien
(transitive, or, intransitive, nautical) To propel (a boat or other craft) over water using oars.

rowan /ˈɹaʊ.ən/ /ˈɹoʊ.ən/ /ˈɹəʊ.ən/ rowans n
wilde lijsterbes gewone lijsterbes
Sorbus aucuparia, the European rowan.
lijsterbes
Any of various small deciduous trees or shrubs of genus Sorbus, belonging to the rose family, with pinnate leaves, corymbs of white flowers, and usually with orange-red berries.

rowanberry rowanberries n
wilde lijsterbes
The small spherical fruits of the rowan or European rowan (Sorbus aucuparia), a species of rowan (Sorbus subg. Sorbus), native to most of Europe except for the far south, and northern Asia; the fruits are bitter and inedible if uncooked, but may be used in the making of jellies and jams.

rowboat /ˈɹəʊbəʊt/ rowboats n
roeiboot veidel
(US) A small open boat propelled by oars (by rowing).

rowhouse rowhouses n
rijtjeshuis rijhuis rijtjeswoning tussenwoning
(especially, US) One of a row of houses situated side by side and sharing a common wall.

rowing /ˈɹoʊɪŋ/ /ˈɹəʊɪŋ/ n
roeien
The action of the verb to row.

rowing machine rowing machines n
roeimachine roeitrainer
An exercise machine whose action resembles that of rowing a boat.

rowlock /ˈɹɑlək/ /ˈɹɒlək/ /ˈɹʌlək/ rowlocks n
dol
(nautical, chiefly, British) A usually U-shaped pivot attached to the gunwale (outrigger in a sport boat) of a boat that supports and guides an oar, and provides a fulcrum for rowing; an oarlock (mostly US).

royal /ˈɹɔɪ(ə)l/ /ˈɹɔɪəl/ more royal most royal adj
koninklijk
Of or relating to a monarch or his (or her) family.

royal /ˈɹɔɪ(ə)l/ /ˈɹɔɪəl/ royals n
royal
(somewhat, informal, often capitalised) A royal person; a member of a royal family.

royal family royal families n
koninklijke familie
The family of the ruling sovereign of a country or state.

royal fern royal ferns n
koningsvaren
Osmunda regalis, a fern native to Europe, Africa and Asia.

royal jelly royal jellies n
koninginnenbrij
A substance secreted by honey bees to aid in the development of immature or young bees, supplied in extra measure to those young that will become queen bees.

royal penguin royal penguins n
Schlegels pinguïn
A species of white-faced penguin, Eudyptes schlegeli, which breed on Macquarie Island, in the south-west Pacific.

rub /ɹʌb/ [ɹɐb] v
wrijven aanstrijken
(transitive) To move (one object) while maintaining contact with another object over some area, with pressure and friction.

rub out v
wegvagen wegvegen uitvagen
(transitive) To delete or erase or remove (something) by rubbing, especially with a rubber (eraser).

rub someone's nose in v
het erin wrijven onder de neus wrijven

rubber /ˈɹʌbə(ɹ)/ /ˈɹʌbɚ/ [ˈɹɐbə(ɹ)] rubbers n
gom kunstrubber
rubber
(uncountable) Pliable material derived from the sap of the rubber tree; a hydrocarbon polymer of isoprene.
rubber condoom
(countable, North America, slang) A condom.

rubber stamp rubber stamps n
stempel
A piece of rubber or similar material with a design or text carved or molded for the purpose of transferring ink or dye to imprint that design on another object.

rubbernecking /ˈɹʊbɚˌnɛkɪŋ/ n
ramptoerisme
Generally, any act of observation in a manner considered unduly overt or otherwise unseemly.

rubbing /ˈɹʌbɪŋ/ rubbings n
afwrijfsel
An impression of an embossed or incised surface made by placing a piece of paper over it and rubbing with graphite, crayon or other coloring agent.

rubbish /ˈɹə-/ /ˈɹʌbɪʃ/ interjection
onzin
Used to express that what was recently said is nonsense or untrue; balderdash!, nonsense!

rubbish /ˈɹə-/ /ˈɹʌbɪʃ/ rubbishes n
brol
(by extension, chiefly, Australia, New Zealand, Britain, Ireland, Commonwealth) An item, or items, of low quality.

rubble /ˈɹʌb.əl/ rubbles n
puin
The broken remains of an object, usually rock or masonry.

rube /ɹuːb/ rubes n
boerenpummel plattelander
(US, Canada, informal) A person of rural heritage; a yokel.
mafkees simpele ziel sul
(pejorative) An uninformed, unsophisticated, or unintelligent person.

rubella /ɹuːˈbɛlə/ n
rodehond rubella
(pathology) A mild disease caused by the Rubella virus infecting the respiratory tract, and characterised by a rash of pink dots, fever and swollen lymph nodes.

rubidium /ˌɹuːˈbɪd.i.əm/ rubidiums n
rubidium
The chemical element (symbol Rb) with an atomic number of 37. It is a soft, highly reactive alkali metal.

ruble /ɹuːbəl/ rubles n
roebel
The monetary unit of Russia, Belarus and Transnistria equal to 100 kopeks (Russian: копе́йка, Belarusian: капе́йка). The Russian ruble's symbol is ₽.

rubric /ˈɹuːbɹɪk/ rubrics n
rubriek
A title of a category or a class.

ruby /ˈɹuː.bi/ rubies n
robijnrood
(color) A deep red colour.
robijn
(uncountable, printing, UK, dated) The size of type between pearl and nonpareil, standardized as 5½-point.

rucksack /ˈɹʌkˌsæk/ rucksacks n
rugzak
a bag carried on the back or shoulder, supported by straps

ruckus /ˈɹʌkəs/ ruckuses n
commotie lawaai ophef oproer
A noisy disturbance and/or commotion.
oproer opstoot rel
A row, fight.

ruction /ˈɹʌk.ʃən/ ructions n
herrie krakeel oproer tumult vechtpartij
A noisy quarrel or fight.

rudd /ɹʌd/ rudd rudds n
rietvoorn
common rudd (Scardinius erythrophthalmus)

rudder /ˈɹʌdə(ɹ)/ /ˈɹʌdɚ/ rudders n
roer
(nautical) An underwater vane used to steer a vessel. The rudder is controlled by means of a wheel, tiller or other apparatus (modern vessels can be controlled even with a joystick or an autopilot).
(aeronautics) A control surface on the vertical stabilizer of a fixed-wing aircraft or an autogyro. On some craft, the entire vertical stabilizer comprises the rudder. The rudder is controlled by foot-operated control pedals.

rudderless more rudderless most rudderless adj
roekeloos
Without a rudder.

ruddy /ˈɹʌdi/ ruddier ruddiest adj
rossig
Reddish in color, especially of the face, fire, or sky.
verrekt
(British, Australian, slang, not comparable) A mild intensifier, expressing irritation.

ruddy duck ruddy ducks n
rosse stekelstaart
Oxyura jamaicensis, a small stifftail duck, the male of which has a rust-coloured body.

ruddy shelduck ruddy shelducks n
casarca
A migratory duck, Tadorna ferruginea

ruddy turnstone ruddy turnstones n
steenloper
A stout short-billed wading bird in the wader family of Scolopacidae; Arenaria interpres.

rude /ɹud/ /ɹuːd/ /ɹɪʊ̯d/ /ɹʉːd/ ruder rudest adj
grof onbeschoft
Lacking in refinement or civility; bad-mannered; discourteous.

rudeness rudenesses n
botheid grofheid
The property of being rude.

ruderal more ruderal most ruderal adj
ruderaal
(botany) That grows in rubbish or poor soil

rudiment /ˈɹuːdɪmənt/ rudiments n
rudiment
(biology) A body part that no longer has a function

rudimentary /ˌɹuːdɪˈmɛntəɹi/ /ˌɹuːdɪˈmɛnt͡ʃɹi/ more rudimentary most rudimentary adj
rudimentair
Basic; minimal; with less than, or only the minimum, necessary.

rue /ɹuː/ /ɹɪu̯/ rues n
spijt
(archaic, or, dialectal) Sorrow; repentance; regret.
ruit wijnruit
Any of various perennial shrubs of the genus Ruta, especially the herb Ruta graveolens (common rue), formerly used in medicines.

rue /ɹuː/ /ɹɪu̯/ v
berouwen
(transitive) To repent of or regret (some past action or event); to wish that a past action or event had not taken place.

rueful more rueful most rueful adj
meelijwekkend
Inspiring pity or compassion.

ruff /ɹəf/ /ɹʌf/ ruffs n
lubbenkraag molensteenkraag pijpkraag plooikraag
A circular frill or ruffle on a garment, especially a starched, fluted frill at the neck in Elizabethan and Jacobean England (1560s–1620s).
kemphaan
Philomachus pugnax (syn. Calidris pugnax), a gregarious, medium-sized wading bird of Eurasia; specifically, a male of the species which develops a distinctive ruff of feathers and ear tufts during mating season (the female is called a reeve).

ruffed grouse ruffed grouses n
kraaghoen
An American game bird, Bonasa umbellus; the male makes drumming sounds with its wings

ruffian /ˈɹʌfi.ən/ ruffians n
schelm schurk
A scoundrel, rascal, or unprincipled, deceitful, brutal and unreliable person.

ruffle /ˈɹʌfəl/ ruffles n
ruche
(zoology) The connected series of large egg capsules, or oothecae, of several species of American marine gastropods of the genus Fulgur.

rufous-bellied kookaburra rufous-bellied kookaburras n
roodbuikkookaburra
A kookaburra of species Dacelo gaudichaud, of lowland New Guinea.

rufous-naped tit rufous-naped tits n
sparrenmees
Periparus rufonuchalis, a small bird of the tit family Paridae

rufous-winged antshrike rufous-winged antshrikes n
roodvleugel-mierklauwier
a passerine bird of the antbird family, Thamnophilus torquatus.

rug /ɹʌɡ/ rugs n
tapijt
A partial covering for a floor. [1624]

rugby /ˈɹʌɡbi/ rugbies n
rugby
A form of football in which players can hold or kick an ovoid ball; rugby football. The ball cannot be handled forwards and points are scored by touching the ball to the ground in the area past the opponent's territory or by kicking the ball between goalposts and over a crossbar.

rugby /ˈɹʌɡbi/ v
rugbyen
(intransitive) To play rugby.

rugby player rugby players n
rugbyspeler rugbyer rugbyspeelster rugbyster
A person who plays rugby, especially professionally.

rugged /ˈɹʌɡɪd/ ruggeder ruggedest adj
ruig ruw
Broken into sharp or irregular points; uneven; not smooth; rough.
ruw
Not neat or regular; irregular, uneven.
ruig
Rough with bristly hair; shaggy.
grof
(of behaviour) Violent; rude; boisterous
potig
(of health, physique etc.) Vigorous; robust; hardy

ruggedness ruggednesses n
potigheid stevigheid
The state of being rugged, or degree to which something is rugged. [from 16th c.]

ruin /ˈɹuː.ɪn/ [ˈɹuwɪn] ruins n
ruïne bouwval puinhoop
(countable, sometimes, in the plural) The remains of a destroyed or dilapidated construction, such as a house or castle.
puin verval
(uncountable) The state of being a ruin, destroyed or decayed.

ruin /ˈɹuː.ɪn/ [ˈɹuwɪn] v
ruïneren
(transitive) To cause the fiscal ruin of; to bankrupt or drive out of business.

rule /ɹuːl/ /ɹɪu̯l/ rules n
regel
A regulation, law, guideline.

rule /ɹuːl/ /ɹɪu̯l/ v
regeren heersen
(transitive, stative) To regulate, be in charge of, make decisions for, reign over.

rule of thumb rules of thumb n
vuistregel
A general guideline, rather than a strict rule; an approximate measure or means of reckoning based on experience or common knowledge.

rule out v
uitsluiten
(idiomatic, transitive) To make something impossible.

ruler /ˈɹulɚ/ /ˈɹuː.lə/ /ˈɹuːl.ə/ /ˈɹuːlə(ɹ)/ [ˈɹʉwlə] [ˈɹʊwɫə] rulers n
liniaal meetlat
A (usually rigid), flat, rectangular measuring or drawing device with graduations in units of measurement; a straightedge with markings.
heerser heerseres
A person who rules or governs; someone or something that exercises dominion or controlling power over others.

rulership /ˈɹuːlə(ɹ)ʃɪp/ rulerships n
heerschappij
A position in which one rules or has sovereignty over others.

rules of the road n
wegcode
The laws that govern driving, especially of motorists and cyclists.

rum /ɹʌm/ rums n
rum
(uncountable) A distilled spirit derived from fermented cane sugar and molasses.

rumble /ˈɹʌmb(ə)l/ rumbles n
rommeling
A low, heavy, continuous sound, such as that of thunder or a hungry stomach.
straatgevecht
(slang) A street fight or brawl.

rumen /ˈɹu.mən/ rumens rumina n
pens
The first compartment of the stomach of a cow or other ruminants.

ruminant /ˈɹuːmɪnənt/ ruminants n
herkauwer
An artiodactyl ungulate mammal which chews cud, such as a cow or deer.

ruminate /ˈɹumɪneɪt/ v
herkauwen
(intransitive) To chew cud. (Said of ruminants.) Involves regurgitating partially digested food from the rumen.

rumor /ˈɹumɚ/ /ˈɹuːmə(ɹ)/ rumors n
gerucht
(American spelling, countable) A statement or claim of questionable accuracy, from no known reliable source, usually spread by word of mouth.
geruchten
(American spelling, uncountable) Information or misinformation of the kind contained in such claims.

rump /ˈɹʌmp/ rumps n
achterwerk
The buttocks.

rump state rump states n
rompstaat
Any politico-geographic entity (a state) that is the remnant of a previous, larger one that has been broken up.

rump steak rump steaks n
lendebiefstuk

rumple /ˈɹʌmpəl/ v
verkreukelen
(transitive) To make wrinkled, particularly fabric.

rumpus rumpuses n
geroep geschil verwarring
A noisy, sometimes violent disturbance; noise and confusion; a noisy quarrel or brawl.

run /ɹʊn/ /ɹʌn/ runs n
loop
Act or instance of running, of moving rapidly using the feet.
ladder
A line of knit stitches that have unravelled, particularly in a nylon stocking.

run /ɹʊn/ /ɹʌn/ v
rennen lopen
To cause to be drawn; to mark out; to indicate; to determine.
kandideren rennen
To have a legal course; to be attached; to continue in force, effect, or operation; to follow; to go in company.

run a red light v
door rood rijden
To drive past an illuminated red traffic light instead of stopping as indicated.

run aground v
stranden vastlopen
(transitive) To cause (a vessel) to be immobilized by water too shallow to allow it to float.

run away v
weglopen vluchten
To flee by running.

run down v
aanrijden
(transitive) To hit someone with a car or other vehicle and injure or kill them.

run its course v
zijn gang gaan

run out v
opraken
(intransitive) To expire; to come to an end; to be completely used up or consumed.

run over v
overrijden
(transitive, idiomatic) To drive over, causing injury or death.

run-in run-ins n
finale
The end-phase of a competition etc.

run-of-the-mill more run-of-the-mill most run-of-the-mill adj
alledaags doordeweeks
(figurative) Ordinary; not special.

run-up run-ups n
aanloop
(cricket) The approach run of a bowler before delivering the ball.
The approach run of a high jumper or other athlete in order to gather speed or momentum.
A period of time just before an important event.
stijging toename
An increase in the value or amount of something.

runaway /ˈɹʌnəweɪ/ runaways n
Vluchteling
vluchteling wegloper
A person or animal that runs away or has run away; a person, animal, or organization that escapes captivity or restrictions.
losgeslagen op hol geslagen
(usually attributive) An object or process that is out of control or out of equilibrium.

rune /ɹuːn/ runes n
rune
A letter, or character, used in the written language of various ancient Germanic peoples, especially the Scandinavians and the Anglo-Saxons.
A letter or mark used as a mystical or magic symbol.

runestone runestones n
runensteen
(archaeology) An ancient monument consisting of a typically raised stone with a runic inscription.

rung /ɹʌŋ/ rungs n
sport
A crosspiece forming a step of a ladder; a round.

runner /ˈɹʌnə/ /ˈɹʌnɚ/ runners n
renner loper
(cricket) A player who runs for a batsman who is too injured to run; he is dressed exactly as the injured batsman, and carries a bat.
A person who moves, on foot, at a fast pace, especially an athlete.

runner bean runner beans n
pronkboon
A climbing plant of species Phaseolus coccineus, having long bean pods.

runner-up /ˌɹʌn.əˈɹʌp/ /ˌɹʌn.ɚˈʌp/ runner-ups runners-up n
2de plaats
The person who finishes second, or in any position after the first.

running /ˈɹʌniŋ/ runnings n
lopen
The action of the verb to run.

running text running texts n
broodtekst lopende tekst
The main body of a document; text in the form of sentences and paragraphs, as distinct from headings, captions, footnotes, and other added content.

running the gauntlet n
spitsroeden lopen
A form of physical punishment by which a person is compelled to run through a double line of soldiers who attempt to strike him as they pass

running track running tracks n
atletiekbaan renbaan
(athletics) a track marked with several lanes, which is used for competitive running events.

running water n
kraanwater leidingwater
Water available from taps.

runny nose runny noses n
loopneus
A condition of discharge of mucus from the nose, often a symptom of the common cold.

runs /ɹʌnz/ n
racekak
(slang, often with "the") Diarrhea/diarrhoea.

runway /ˈɹən-/ /ˈɹʌnweɪ/ /ˈɹʌnˌweɪ/ runways n
catwalk
A narrow walkway (often on a platform) extending from a stage on which people walk, especially one used by models during fashion shows.
landingsbaan startbaan
(aviation) A section of land, usually paved, for airplanes to land on or take off from.

rupee /ɹuˈpi/ /ɹʊ-/ /ˈɹupi/ /ˌɹuːˈpiː/ rupees n
roepie
The common name for the monetary currencies used in modern India, Mauritius, Nepal, Pakistan, the Seychelles, or Sri Lanka, often abbreviated ₨.
(video games) The primary currency of Hyrule.

rural /ˈɹɔː.ɹəl/ /ˈɹɝ.əl/ /ˈɹʊ.ɹəl/ /ˈɹʊə.ɹəl/ more rural most rural adj
landelijk
Relating to the countryside or to agriculture.

rusa deer rusa deer n
Javaans hert
Cervus timorensis, a species of deer native to the islands of Java.

rusalka rusalkas rusalki rusalky n
rusalka roesalka
(Slavic mythology) A female water spirit that leads handsome men to their deaths underwater.

ruse /ɹuːz/ /ɹɪu̯z/ ruses n
truc truuk
(countable, by extension) An action intended to deceive; a trick.
afleidingsmanoeuvre schijnbeweging
(uncountable) Cunning, guile, trickery.

rush /ɹʌʃ/ rushes n
rus
The stem of such plants used in making baskets, mats, the seats of chairs, etc.

rush /ɹʌʃ/ v
afraffelen
(transitive, or, intransitive) To hurry; to perform a task with great haste, often not properly or without thinking carefully.

rush hour rush hours n
spitsuur spits
(idiomatic) The times of the day when traffic jams are commonplace, due mainly to people commuting to or from work.

rusk /ɹʌsk/ rusks n
beschuit scheepsbeschuit
a twice-baked bread, slices of bread baked until they are hard and crisp (also called a zwieback)

rust /ɹʌst/ rusts n
roest oxydatie
The deteriorated state of iron or steel as a result of moisture and oxidation.
roestbruin roest
(color) A reddish-brown color.

rust /ɹʌst/ v
roesten oxideren verroesten
(transitive) To cause to oxidize.

rustbucket rustbuckets n
roestbak
(slang) An old, neglected vehicle, usually a car, a freighter, or a truck.

rustic /ˈɹʌstɪk/ more rustic most rustic adj
landelijk
Country-styled or pastoral; rural.

rustic bunting rustic buntings n
bosgors
Emberiza rustica, a passerine bird in the bunting family Emberizidae.

rustle /ˈɹʌsəl/ rustles n
geritsel ritselen
A soft crackling sound similar to the movement of dry leaves.

rustle /ˈɹʌsəl/ v
ritselen ruisen
(ergative) To move (something) with a soft crackling sound.

rustle up v
in elkaar flansen
(idiomatic) To forage for, or (figuratively) to quickly prepare, something.

rustler rustlers n
veedief
One who rustles; a cattle (or other livestock) thief.

rustproof more rustproof most rustproof adj
roestvrij
Resistant to rust, oxidation and corrosion.

rusty /ˈɹʌsti/ rustier rustiest adj
roestig verroest
Marked or corroded by rust. [from 9th c.]
Affected with the fungal plant disease called rust.

rusty-spotted cat rusty-spotted cats n
roestkat
Prionailurus rubiginosus, one of the smallest members of the cat family, native to India and Sri Lanka.

rustyback rustybacks n
schubvaren
Asplenium ceterach (syn. Ceterach officinarum), a fern with orange-brown trichomes.

rut /ɹʊt/ /ɹʌt/ ruts n
bronst
(zoology) Sexual desire or oestrus of cattle, and various other mammals. [from early 15th c.]
geul groef spoor
A furrow, groove, or track worn in the ground, as from the passage of many wheels along a road. [from 16th c.]

rut /ɹʊt/ /ɹʌt/ v
bronstig zijn
(intransitive) To be in the annual rut or mating season.

rutabaga /ˈɹutəˌbeɪɡə/ rutabagas n
koolraap
(now, North America) The edible root of this plant

ruthenium /ɹuːˈθiːniəm/ rutheniums n
ruthenium ruthernium
A metallic chemical element (symbol Ru) with an atomic number of 44.

rutherfordium /ˌɹʌðəɹˈfɔːɹdiəm/ n
rutherfordium
A transuranic chemical element (symbol Rf) with an atomic number of 104.

ruthless /ˈɹuːθləs/ more ruthless most ruthless adj
meedogenloos onbarmhartig
Without pity or compassion; cruel, pitiless.

rutile rutiles n
rutiel
(mineral) The most frequent of the three polymorphs of titanium dioxide, crystalizing in the tetragonal system, TiO2.

rye /ɹaɪ/ ryes n
rogge
The grass Secale cereale from which the grain is obtained. [from 14th c.]

rye bread rye breads n
roggebrood
A bread made partly or entirely with rye flour.

ryegrass ryegrasses n
raaigras
(countable) Any of several species of tufted grasses of the genus Lolium.

röntgen /ˈɹɜːnt.ɡən/ röntgens n
röntgen
(physics) a unit of exposure to ionizing radiation

rösti /ˈɹɒstɪ/ /ˈɹɔsti/ /ˈɹɜːstɪ/ /ˈɹʊʃti/ röstis n
rösti
A traditional breakfast dish in Germanophone Switzerland (originally from Bern canton) made from potatoes, fried in a pan with butter or fat and widely varying other ingredients such as bacon, onions, cheese, apples or fresh herbs.

s*x s*xes n
s*ks
Censored spelling of sex.

sabbatical sabbaticals n
sabbatjaar sabbatsjaar
An extended period of leave from a person's usual pursuits.

sabbatical year sabbatical years n
sabbatsjaar
A year of rest for the land observed every seven years in ancient Judea, which included allowing the fields to lie without tilling, sowing, or reaping from one autumn to the next in accordance with a Levitical commandment.
sabbatical sabbatsjaar sabbatsperiode sabbatsverlof
A leave, often with full or half pay granted (as every seventh year) to one holding an administrative or professional position for rest, travel, or research.

sable /ˈseɪbəl/ /ˈseɪbɫ/ sabler sablest adj
zwart sabel
Of the black colour sable.
(tincture) : In blazon, of the colour black.

sable /ˈseɪbəl/ /ˈseɪbɫ/ sables n
sabelmarter sabeldier sabel
(countable) A small carnivorous mammal of the Old World that resembles a weasel, Martes zibellina, from cold regions in Eurasia and the North Pacific islands, valued for its dark brown fur (Wikipedia).
zwart sabel
(tincture) A black colour on a coat of arms (Wikipedia).
(countable, and, uncountable) A dark brown colour, resembling the fur of some sables.

sabot /ˈsæboʊ/ /ˈsæbəʊ/ sabots n
klomp manchet
A carrier around a projectile in a firearm, cannon or other type of artillery piece that precisely holds the projectile within the barrel.

sabotage /sæ.bɒˈtɑːʒ/ /ˈsæ.bɒˌtɑːʒ/ /ˈsæ.bɒˌtɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsæ.bəˌtɑːʒ/ /ˈsæb.əˌtɑʒ/ /ˌsæb.əˈtɑʒ/ sabotages n
sabotage
A deliberate action aimed at weakening someone (or something, a nation, etc) or preventing them from being successful, through subversion, obstruction, disruption, and/or destruction.

sabotage /sæ.bɒˈtɑːʒ/ /ˈsæ.bɒˌtɑːʒ/ /ˈsæ.bɒˌtɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsæ.bəˌtɑːʒ/ /ˈsæb.əˌtɑʒ/ /ˌsæb.əˈtɑʒ/ v
saboteren
To deliberately destroy or damage something in order to prevent it from being successful.

saboteur /ˌsæbəˈtɜː(ɹ)/ /ˌsæbəˈtʊə(ɹ)/ saboteurs n
saboteur
A person who intentionally causes the destruction of property in order to hinder the efforts of their enemy.

sabre /ˈseɪ.bə(ɹ)/ /ˈseɪ.bɚ/ sabres n
sabel
(UK, Canada) A light sword, sharp along the front edge, part of the back edge, and at the point.
(UK, Canada, fencing) A modern fencing sword modeled after the sabre.

sabre saw sabre saws n
reciprozaag sabelzaag
A portable electric jigsaw.

sabre-rattling sabre-rattlings n
sabelgekletter wapengekletter
(idiomatic) A flamboyant display of military power as an implied threat that it might be used.

sabre-toothed tiger sabre-toothed tigers n
sabeltandtijger
Any of numerous species of extinct cat-like mammals, of the †Machairodontinae subfamily of the Felidae.

saccade /səˈkɑːd/ saccades n
saccade
A rapid jerky movement of the eye (voluntary or involuntary) from one focus to another.

saccharide /ˈsæk.əˌɹaɪd/ /ˈsæk.ɚ.ɪd/ saccharides n
sacharide
(carbohydrate) The unit structure of carbohydrates, of general formula CnH2nOn. Either the simple sugars or polymers such as starch and cellulose. The saccharides exist in either a ring or short chain conformation, and typically contain five or six carbon atoms.

saccharine /-ɹiːn/ /-ɹən/ /-ɹɪn/ /ˈsækəɹaɪn/ /ˈsækəɹɪn/ /ˈsækɹɪn/ more saccharine most saccharine adj
suikerachtig
(dated) Of or relating to sugar; sugary.
honingzoet mierzoet sacharine weeïg zoetsappig
(figurative, derogatory) Excessively sweet in action or disposition, especially if romantic or sentimental to the point of ridiculousness; sickly sweet, syrupy.

sachet /sæˈʃeɪ/ /ˈsæʃeɪ/ sachets n
sachet
(cooking) A cheesecloth bag of herbs and/or spices added during cooking and then removed before serving.
A small, sealed packet containing a single-use quantity of any material.

sack /sæk/ sacks n
zak plunder plundering
A bag; especially a large bag of strong, coarse material for storage and handling of various commodities, such as potatoes, coal, coffee; or, a bag with handles used at a supermarket, a grocery sack; or, a small bag for small items, a satchel.
zak
(informal) Dismissal from employment, or discharge from a position.
nest
(colloquial, US, literally, or, figurative) Bed.

sack /sæk/ v
plunderen
To plunder or pillage, especially after capture; to obtain spoils of war from.
de zak geven
(informal, transitive) To discharge from a job or position; to fire.

sack race sack races n
zaklopen
(games, racing) A race in which competitors stand in sacks or similar items and try to be the first to jump to the finish line.

sackbut sackbuts n
baroktrombone
(music) A brass instrument from the Renaissance and Baroque Eras, and an ancestor of the modern trombone. It was derived from the medieval slide trumpet.

sacrament /ˈsækɹəmənt/ sacraments n
sacrament
(Christianity) A sacred act and the attendant ceremony, considered (theology) an outward sign of divine grace.

sacramentary sacramentaries n
sacramentarium
(Roman Catholicism) An ancient book of the Roman Catholic Church, containing the rites for Mass, the sacraments, etc.

sacred /ˈseɪkɹɪd/ more sacred most sacred adj
heilig gezegend zalig
Characterized by solemn religious ceremony or religious use, especially, in a positive sense; consecrated, made holy.

sacred ibis sacred ibis sacred ibises n
heilige ibis
Threskiornis aethiopicus, a species of wading bird of the ibis family, Threskiornithidae, which breeds in sub-Saharan Africa, southeastern Iraq and formerly in Egypt, where it was venerated and often mummified as a symbol of the god Thoth.

sacrifice /ˈsækɹɪfaɪs/ /ˈsækɹɪfaɪz/ sacrifices n
offer opoffering
Something sacrificed.

sacrifice /ˈsækɹɪfaɪs/ /ˈsækɹɪfaɪz/ v
offeren
(ambitransitive) To offer (something) as a gift to a deity.
(transitive) To trade (a value of higher worth) for something of lesser worth in order to gain something else valued more, such as an ally or business relationship, or to avoid an even greater loss; to sell without profit to gain something other than money.

sacrificial /ˈsæk.ɹə.fɪʃ.əl/ /ˈsæk.ɹɪ.fɪʃ.əl/ adj
offer-
Relating to sacrifice

sacrilege /ˈsækɹəlɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsækɹɪlɪd͡ʒ/ sacrileges n
heiligschennis
Desecration, profanation, misuse or violation of something regarded as sacred.

sacristan /ˈsækɹɪstən/ sacristans n
koster sacrista
The person who maintains the sacristy and the sacred objects it contains.

sacristy sacristies n
sacristie
A room in a church where sacred vessels, books, vestments, etc. are kept. Sometimes also used by clergy to prepare for worship or for meetings.

sacrosanct /ˈsæk.ɹoʊˌsæŋkt/ more sacrosanct most sacrosanct adj
onaantastbaar onschendbaar
Beyond alteration, criticism, or interference, especially due to religious sanction; inviolable.
gewijd heilig sacrosant
Sacred, very holy.

sacrum sacra sacrums n
heiligbeen
(anatomy) A large triangular bone at the base of the spine, located between the two ilia (wings of the pelvis) and formed from vertebrae that fuse in adulthood.

sad /sæd/ more sad most sad sadder saddest adj
triest
Causing sorrow; lamentable.
verdrietig triest
Feeling sorrow; sorrowful, mournful.

saddle /ˈsæd(ə)l/ /ˈsædl̩/ saddles n
zadel
The immovable seat of a bicycle, motorcycle, or similar vehicle.
A low point, in the shape of a saddle, between two hills.
zadel zaal
A seat for a rider, typically made of leather and raised in the front and rear, placed on the back of a horse or other animal, and secured by a strap around the animal's body.
zadelstuk
A cut of meat that includes both loins and part of the backbone.

saddle /ˈsæd(ə)l/ /ˈsædl̩/ v
opschepen opzadelen
(often, passive) Chiefly followed by with: to burden or encumber (someone) with some problem or responsibility.
zadelen
To put (something) on to another thing like a saddle on an animal.
To put something on to (another thing) like a saddle on an animal.

saddle bow saddle bows n
zadelboog
The front part of the saddle that is arched up like a bow.

saddle pain saddle pains n
zadelpijn
A painful bottom as a result of riding a mount or vehicle with (or without) a saddle

saddle up v
opzadelen

saddle-backed bush cricket saddle-backed bush crickets n
zadelsprinkhaan
Ephippiger ephippiger, a primarily insectivorous bushcricket common to southwestern Europe.

saddleback saddlebacks n
zadelrug
(NZ) The bird Philesturnus carunculatus.

saddlebag /ˈsædəlˌbæɡ/ saddlebags n
zadeltas
A covered pouch, usually one of a pair, laid across the back of a horse, donkey, or mule behind its saddle, or hanging over the rear wheel of a motorcycle; often made of leather or (on a motorcycle) a rigid material.

saddlecloth saddlecloths n
sjabrak

saddler /ˈsadlə/ /ˈsædlɚ/ saddlers n
zadelmaker
Someone who makes, repairs and sells saddles, harnesses etc.

saddlery /ˈsædləɹi/ saddleries n
zadelmakerij
(uncountable) The inventory and equipment of a saddler; saddles and other horse-riding equipment, or the materials for making them.

sadism /ˈseɪdɪzəm/ sadisms n
sadisme
Achievement of sexual gratification by inflicting pain or humiliation on others, or watching pain or humiliation inflicted on others.
(loosely) Deliberate or wanton cruelty, either mental or physical, to other people, or to animals, regardless of whether for (sexual) gratification.

sadist /ˈseɪdɪst/ /ˈsædɪst/ sadists n
sadist
One who derives pleasure through cruelty or pain to others.

sadistic /səˈdɪstɪk/ more sadistic most sadistic adj
sadistisch
Of behaviour which gives pleasure in the pain or humiliation of others.

sadness /ˈsædnəs/ sadnesses n
verdriet droefenis
(uncountable) The state or emotion of being sad.

sadomasochism /seɪdəʊˈmæsəkɪzəm/ sadomasochisms n
sadomasochisme
The practices of sadism and masochism collectively, usually in reference to consensual practices within the BDSM community.
Sadism and masochism: the (often sexual) enjoyment by one person of both inflicting and receiving pain.

sadomasochist sadomasochists n
sadomasochist
A person who enjoys both inflicting and receiving pain for sexual gratification.

sadomasochistic more sadomasochistic most sadomasochistic adj
sadomasochistisch
Of or relating to sadomasochism or sadomasochists.

safari /səˈfɑːɹ.i/ safaris n
safari
A trip into any undeveloped area to see, photograph or hunt wild animals in their own environment.

safe /seɪf/ more safe most safe safer safest adj
veilig
Not in danger; out of harm's reach.
Providing protection from danger; providing shelter.
veilig ongevaarlijk
Free from risk.
veilig veiliggesteld zekergesteld
Properly secured.

safe /seɪf/ safes n
kluis safe
A box, usually made of metal, in which valuables can be locked for safekeeping.

safe and sound adj
veilig en wel
Having come to no harm, especially after being exposed to danger.

safe space safe spaces n
safe space
(sociology) A place or domain serving as a tolerant environment for people (especially a marginalized group) where they do not face harassment, criticism, scrutiny, etc.; especially one in which participants are understood to share a given political or social viewpoint. [from 20th c.]

safe-conduct safe-conducts n
vrijgeleide
A document that grants safe passage through enemy territory in times of war.

safecracker safecrackers n
kluizenkraker
One who breaks into safes.

safely /ˈseɪfli/ more safely most safely adv
veilig
In a safe manner; without risk; using caution above all else.

safety /ˈseɪfti/ safeties n
veiligheid zekerheid
The condition or feeling of being safe; security; certainty.
veiligheidspal
(mechanics) A mechanism on a weapon or dangerous equipment designed to prevent accidental firing.

safety cushion safety cushions n
appeltje voor de dorst

safety helmet safety helmets n
veiligheidshelm
Any helmet designed to protect the head from accidental injury, such as a bicycle helmet or construction helmet.

safety valve /ˈseɪfti ˌvælv/ /ˈseɪftɪ ˌvælv/ safety valves n
veiligheidsventiel veiligheidsklep
A valve set to open at a pressure below that at which a container holding a gas, vapour, etc. (such as a boiler or pressure cooker), would burst, thus reducing the pressure; a relief valve.

safflower /ˈsæfˌlaʊə(ɹ)/ safflowers n
saffloer
A cultivated thistle-like plant, Carthamus tinctorius, family Asteraceae, now grown mainly for its oil.

saffron /ˈsæfəɹn/ /ˈsæfɹən/ saffrons n
saffraankrokus saffraan
The plant Crocus sativus, a crocus.
saffraan
A spice (seasoning) and colouring agent made from the stigma and part of the style of the plant, sometimes or formerly also used as a dye and insect repellent.
An orange-yellow colour, the colour of a lion's pelt.

sag /sæɡ/ sags n
zakken
The state of sinking or bending; a droop.
hoogteverschil
The difference in elevation of a wire, cable, chain or rope suspended between two consecutive points.

sag /sæɡ/ v
doen doorhangen doorzakken nalaten plooien scheefzakken
(figuratively) To lose firmness, elasticity, vigor, or a thriving state; to sink; to droop; to flag; to bend; to yield, as the mind or spirits, under the pressure of care, trouble, doubt, or the like; to be unsettled or unbalanced.
rondhangen slenteren treuzelen
To loiter in walking; to idle along; to drag or droop heavily.

sagacious /səˈɡeɪʃəs/ more sagacious most sagacious adj
scherpzinnig schrander
Having or showing keen discernment, sound judgment, and farsightedness; mentally shrewd.

sagacity /səˈɡæsəti/ /səˈɡæsɪti/ sagacities n
wijsheid
The quality of being sage, wise, or able to make good decisions; the quality of being perceptive, astute or insightful.

sage /seɪd͡ʒ/ sager sagest adj
wijs
wise.

sage /seɪd͡ʒ/ sages n
wijze
A wise person or spiritual teacher; someone of gravity and wisdom, especially, a teacher venerable for years, and of sound judgment and prudence; a grave or stoic philosopher.
salie echte salie
The plant Salvia officinalis and savory spice produced from it; also planted for ornamental purposes.
salie
Any plant in the genus Salvia

sage grouse sage grouse sage grouses n
waaierhoen
A large grouse of western North America having mottled gray, black and buff plumage (Centrocercus urophasianus) which feeds on the buds of the sagebrush.

sago sagoes sagos n
sago
A powdered starch obtained from certain palms (Metroxylon spp., esp. Metroxylon sagu), used as a flour and food thickener and for sizing textiles.
Any of the palms from which sago is extracted.

said /seɪd/ adj
desbetreffend in kwestie
Mentioned earlier; aforesaid.

saiga saigas n
saïga
Saiga tatarica, an antelope which inhabits a vast area between Kalmykia, Kazakhstan, southern Siberia.

sail /seɪl/ [seɪ̯ɫ] sails n
zeil
(nautical) A piece of fabric attached to a boat and arranged such that it causes the wind to drive the boat along. The sail may be attached to the boat via a combination of mast, spars and ropes.
zeiltocht
A trip in a boat, especially a sailboat.

sail /seɪl/ [seɪ̯ɫ] v
zeilen
To ride in a boat, especially a sailboat.
To move briskly and gracefully through the air.

sailboard sailboards n
zeilplank
A recreational device consisting of a surfboard with a small sail on a flexible mast.

sailboat /ˈseɪlˌboʊt/ /ˈseɪlˌbəʊt/ sailboats n
zeilboot
A boat propelled by a sail.

sailfish sailfish sailfishes n
zeilvis
A fish of the genus Istiophorus, having a characteristic sail-like fin on its back.

sailing /ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/ sailings n
zeilen
Motion across a body of water in a craft powered by the wind, as a sport or otherwise

sailing ship sailing ships n
zeilschip
A ship with masts and sails, powered by the wind.

sailmaker sailmakers n
zeilmaker
One whose occupation is to make or repair sails.

sailor /ˈseɪ.lə/ /ˈseɪ.lɚ/ sailors n
matroos zeeman
A member of the crew of a vessel; a mariner; a common seaman.

sailor suit sailor suits n
matrozenpak
The uniform traditionally worn by enlisted seamen, later a popular clothing style for children.

saint /seɪnt/ /sən(t)/ [sn̩(t)] [sɨn(t)] saints n
heilige
(religion, generally) A deceased person whom a church or another religious group has officially recognised as especially holy or godly; one eminent for piety and virtue.
(Mormonism, specifically) Alternative letter-case form of Saint (“a Mormon, a Latter-day Saint”)
(figuratively, by extension) A person with similarly overwhelming positive qualities; one who does good.

saint /seɪnt/ /sən(t)/ [sn̩(t)] [sɨn(t)] v
heiligverklaren
(transitive) Synonym of canonize: to honor, formally name, or revere as a saint.

sainthood sainthoods n
heiligheid
the state of being a saint

sake /ˈseɪk/ sakes n
belang wil
-halve wille
purpose or end; reason

saké /ˈsækeɪ/ /ˈsæki/ /ˈsɑːkeɪ/ /ˈsɑːki/ sakés n
sake
Rice wine; a drink made from filtered fermented rice.

sal ammoniac n
salmiak salmoniak
(mineral) a rare mineral composed of ammonium chloride found around volcanic fumaroles and guano deposits.

salad /ˈsæləd/ /ˈsælɪd/ /ˈsælɪt/ salads n
salade slaatje
A food made primarily of a mixture of raw or cold ingredients, typically vegetables, usually served with a dressing such as vinegar or mayonnaise.

salad bowl salad bowls n
slabak
A bowl used for tossing and serving salad.

salad burnet salad burnets n
kleine pimpernel
A perennial herb in the rose family, Sanguisorba minor, grown for its cucumber-flavored leaves that are used in salads.

salad spinner salad spinners n
slacentrifuge
A tool using centrifugal force to wash and dry salad

salamander /ˈsæləˌmændə/ /ˈsæləˌmændɚ/ /ˈsæləˌmɑːndə/ salamanders n
salamander
A long, slender, chiefly terrestrial amphibian of the order Caudata, superficially resembling a lizard.
(mythology) A creature much like a lizard that is resistant to and lives in fire (in which it is often depicted in heraldry), hence the elemental being of fire.
(cooking) A small broiler (North America) or grill (Britain) that heats the food from above, used in professional cookery primarily for browning.

salariat salariats n
salariaat
(economics) Salary earners as a class or group, often as opposed to wage earners.

salary /ˈsæl.ə.ɹi/ /ˈsæl.ɚ.i/ salaries n
loon salaris
A fixed amount of money paid to a worker, usually calculated on a monthly or annual basis, not hourly, as wages. Implies a degree of professionalism and/or autonomy.

sale /seɪl/ sales n
verkoop
An exchange of goods or services for currency or credit.
uitverkoop solden
(Short for discount sale) The sale of goods at reduced prices.
verkoop veiling veilingverkoop
The act of putting up for auction to the highest bidder.

saleable /ˈseɪləbl̩/ more saleable most saleable adj
verkoopbaar
Suitable for sale; marketable; worth enough to try to sell.

sales representative sales representatives n
verkoopvertegenwoordiger

salesman salesmen n
verkoper
A man whose job it is to sell things, either in a shop/store or elsewhere.

salesperson salespeople salespersons n
verkoper
A person whose job is to sell things, either in a shop/store or elsewhere.

salience /ˈseɪ.li.əns/ /ˈsæɪ.li.əns/ [ˈseɪ̯.li.əns] [ˈsæɪ̯.li.əns] saliences n
karakteristieke opmerkelijke
The condition of being salient.
blikvanger hoogtepunt
A highlight; perceptual prominence, or likelihood of being noticed.
gewicht
(social sciences, linguistics) Relative importance based on context.

salient /ˈseɪ.li.ənt/ /ˈseɪ.ljənt/ /ˈsæɪ.li.ənt/ /ˈsæɪ.ljənt/ more salient most salient adj
betekenisvol
Worthy of note; pertinent or relevant.

salient /ˈseɪ.li.ənt/ /ˈseɪ.ljənt/ /ˈsæɪ.li.ənt/ /ˈsæɪ.ljənt/ salients n
vestingswerk vooruitstekend deel
(geography) A protrusion of the administrative borders of a geopolitical entity, such as a subnational entity or a sovereign state into another geopolitical entity, generally of the same administrative level.

saliva /səˈlaɪvə/ salivae salivas salivæ n
speeksel
(physiology) A clear, slightly alkaline liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands, consisting of water, mucin, protein, and enzymes. It moistens the mouth, lubricates ingested food, and begins the breakdown of starches.

salivary gland salivary glands n
speekselklier
(anatomy) Any of several exocrine glands that produce saliva to break down carbohydrates in food enzymatically.

salivate /ˈsælɪveɪt/ v
kwijlen
(intransitive) To produce saliva.
watertanden
(intransitive) To show eager anticipation at the expectation of something.

sally /ˈsæli/ sallies n
wilgenroede
uitval
A sortie of troops from a besieged place against an enemy.
A sudden rushing forth.
(figuratively) A witty statement or quip, usually at the expense of one's interlocutor.
uitstap
An excursion or side trip.

salmon /ˈsalmon/ /ˈsalmən/ /ˈsælmən/ /ˈsæmən/ /ˈsɑmən/ adj
zalmkleurig zalmkleurige
Having a pale pinkish-orange colour.

salmon /ˈsalmon/ /ˈsalmən/ /ˈsælmən/ /ˈsæmən/ /ˈsɑmən/ salmon salmons n
zalm
A meal or dish made from this fish.
zalmkleur zalm
(plural salmons) A pale pinkish-orange colour, the colour of cooked salmon.

salmon shark salmon sharks n
zalmhaai
A mackerel shark of species Lamna ditropis.

salmonberry salmonberries n
prachtframboos
The fruit from this bush, similar in appearance and texture to the blackberry and raspberry.

salon /səˈlɒn/ /ˈsælɒn/ salons n
zaal
A large room, especially one used to receive and entertain guests.

salp salps n
salp
Any of the free-swimming tunicates of the order Salpida and its single family Salpidae.

salsalike more salsalike most salsalike adj
salsa-achtig
Resembling or characteristic of salsa (the spicy tomato sauce).

salt /sɑlt/ /sɒlt/ /sɔlt/ /sɔːlt/ [sɑɫt] [sɑɫʔ] [sɔɯ̯t] more salt most salt adj
zout
Of water: containing salt, saline.
zout gezouten zoutig
Treated with salt as a preservative; cured with salt, salted.

salt /sɑlt/ /sɒlt/ /sɔlt/ /sɔːlt/ [sɑɫt] [sɑɫʔ] [sɔɯ̯t] salts n
zout keukenzout
A common substance, chemically consisting mainly of sodium chloride (NaCl), used extensively as a condiment and preservative.
zout
(chemistry) One of the compounds formed from the reaction of an acid with a base, where a positive ion replaces a hydrogen of the acid.
rot zeerot
(slang) A sailor (also old salt).
salt zout
(cryptography) Randomly chosen bytes added to a plaintext message prior to encrypting or hashing it, in order to render brute-force decryption more difficult.

salt /sɑlt/ /sɒlt/ /sɔlt/ /sɔːlt/ [sɑɫt] [sɑɫʔ] [sɔɯ̯t] v
zouten kleuren
(mining) To blast metal into (as a portion of a mine) in order to cause to appear to be a productive seam.

salt cellar salt cellars n
zoutvat

salt cod salt cods n
bakkeljauw klipvis
cod that has been dried and salted

salt lake /ˈsɔːlt ˌleɪk/ salt lakes n
zoutmeer
A landlocked body of water with a high concentration of salts and other dissolved minerals.

salt lick salt licks n
liksteen zoutsteen
A block of salt, often enriched with other minerals, licked by herd animals to supplement their diet.

salt marsh salt marshes n
gors kwelder schor
A marsh of saline water, found in the intertidal zone between land and sea, characterized by halophytic plants such as grasses and sedges adapted to periodic flooding with salt water.

salt mine salt mines n
zoutmijn
Any mine used for the extraction of salt.

salt pan salt pans n
zoutpan(ne)
A man-made pond where salty water is evaporated to recover salt and/or other minerals.

salt shaker salt shakers n
zoutvaatje

salt water salt waters n
zoutwater
Any water containing dissolved salt; brine.

saltbush /ˈsɒltbʊʃ/ /ˈsɔːltˌbʊʃ/ saltbushes n
melde
Any of the genus Atriplex of plants, especially Atriplex hortensis or Atriplex patula, found in dry habitats, that have edible leaves resembling spinach, including many desert and seashore plants and halophytes.

salted adj
gezouten
To which salt has been added.

saltless adj
zoutloos
free of salt

saltspray rose saltspray roses n
rimpelroos
A plant of the rose species Rosa rugosa.

saltwater crocodile saltwater crocodiles n
zeekrokodil zoutwaterkrokodil
A very large aquatic carnivorous crocodile (Crocodylus porosus), from Australia and South-East Asia

salty /ˈsɒl.ti/ saltier saltiest adj
zout
Tasting of salt.
Containing salt.

salty licorice salty licorices n
zoute drop

salubrious /səˈl(j)uː.bɹi.əs/ /səˈlu.bɹi.əs/ more salubrious most salubrious adj
heilzaam
Promoting health or well-being; wholesome, especially relating to food or air.

salutiferous /saljuːˈtɪfəɹəs/ more salutiferous most salutiferous adj
heilzaam
(now, rare) Conducive to good health; healthy.

salvage /ˈsælvɪd͡ʒ/ v
redden
(transitive, of discarded goods) to put to use.

salvation /sælˈveɪʃən/ salvations n
verlossing
The process of being restored or made new for the purpose of becoming saved; the process of being rid of the old poor quality conditions and becoming improved.

salve /sæ(l)v/ /sælv/ /sɑːv/ salves n
zalf
An ointment, cream, or balm with soothing, healing, or calming effects.

salvo /ˈsælvoʊ/ /ˈsælvəʊ/ salvoes salvos n
salvo
An exception; a reservation; an excuse.
(military) A concentrated fire from pieces of artillery, as in endeavoring to make a break in a fortification; a volley.
eresalvo saluutschoten
A salute paid by a simultaneous, or nearly simultaneous, firing of a number of cannon.
schot voor de boeg
(by extension) Any volley, as in an argument or debate.

samara /səˈmɛrə/ /səˈmɛərə/ /ˈsæmərə/ samarae samaras n
vleugelnoot
The winged indehiscent fruit of trees such as the ash, elm or maple.

samarium /səˈmæɹɪəm/ n
samarium
A chemical element (symbol Sm) with an atomic number of 62, a moderately hard silvery metal that slowly oxidizes in air.

same /seɪm/ /seːm/ [seːm] [sɛːm] adj
dezelfde hetzelfde
Not different or other; not another or others; not different as regards self; selfsame; identical.
Similar, alike.

same /seɪm/ /seːm/ [seːm] [sɛːm] pronoun
hetzelfde
Something similar, something of the identical type.

same old same old n
hetzelfde liedje

same old story n
hetzelfde liedje
(idiomatic) What usually happens; an occurrence that is tediously familiar.

same to you phraseologicalUnit
insgelijks van hetzelfde
I wish to you what you have just wished to me.

samovar samovars n
samowar
A metal urn with a spigot, for boiling water for making tea. Traditionally, the water is heated by hot coals or charcoal in a chimney-like tube which runs through the center of the urn. Today, it is more likely that the water is heated by an electric coil.

sampan /ˈsæm.pæn/ sampans n
sampan
A flat-bottomed Chinese wooden boat propelled by two oars.

sample /ˈsaːm.pəl/ /ˈsæm.pəl/ /ˈsæːm.pəl/ /ˈsɑːm.pəl/ [ˈsäːmpɯ] [ˈsɛəmpəɫ] samples n
monster
A part or snippet of something taken or presented for inspection, or shown as evidence of the quality of the whole; a specimen.

samurai /ˈsæm(j)ʊɹaɪ/ /ˈsæməˌɹaɪ/ samurai samurais n
samoerai
In feudal Japan, a soldier who served a daimyo.

sanatorium /ˌsænəˈtɔɹiəm/ sanatoria sanatoriums n
sanatorium
An institution that treats chronic diseases, and provides supervised recuperation and convalescence.

sanctify /ˈsæŋk.tɪ.faɪ/ v
consacreren heilig verklaren heiligen inwijden ruggensteunen sacraliseren
(transitive) To make holy; to consecrate; to set aside for sacred or ceremonial use.
louteren zuiveren
(transitive) To free from sin; to purify.
verschonen
(transitive) To make acceptable or useful under religious law or practice.

sanctimonious /ˌsæŋk.təˈmoʊ.ni.əs/ /ˌsæŋk.təˈməʊ.ni.əs/ /ˌsæŋk.tɪˈmoʊ.ni.əs/ /ˌsæŋk.tɪˈməʊ.ni.əs/ more sanctimonious most sanctimonious adj
hooghartig schijnheilig
Making a show of being morally better than others, especially hypocritically pious.

sanction /ˈsæŋkʃən/ sanctions n
strafmaatregel sanctie
An approval, by an authority, generally one that makes something valid.
sanctie
A penalty, punishment, or some coercive measure, intended to ensure compliance; especially one adopted by several nations, or by an international body.
A law, treaty, or contract, or a clause within a law, treaty, or contract, specifying any of the above.

sanction /ˈsæŋkʃən/ v
sanctie
(transitive) To give official authorization or approval to; to countenance.
(transitive) To penalize (a state etc.) with sanctions.

sanctuary /ˈsæŋktjʊəɹi/ /ˈsæŋkt͡ʃuˌɛɹi/ /ˈsæŋkt͡ʃʊəɹi/ sanctuaries n
heiligdom
The consecrated (or sacred) area of a church or temple around its tabernacle or altar.

sanctum sanctorum n
Heilige der Heiligen
The Holy of Holies in the Jewish temple.

sand /sænd/ adj
zandkleurig zandkleurige
Of a light beige colour, like that of typical sand.

sand /sænd/ sands n
zand zavel
(uncountable) Rock that is ground more finely than gravel, but is not as fine as silt (more formally, see grain sizes chart), forming beaches and deserts and also used in construction.
zandstrand zand
(countable, often, _, in the plural) A beach or other mass of sand.
(countable, figurative) A moment or interval of time; the term or extent of one's life (referring to the sand in an hourglass).
lef
(uncountable, dated) Personal courage.

sand /sænd/ v
schuren
(transitive) To abrade the surface of (something) with sand or sandpaper in order to smooth or clean it.
met zand bedekken
(transitive) To cover with sand.

sand cat sand cats n
woestijnkat zandkat
A small wild cat, Felis margarita, distributed over African and Asian deserts.

sand flea sand fleas n
zandvlo
Any of various small crustaceans of the family Talitridae (order Amphipoda), that are found on beaches and jump like a flea.

sand martin sand martins n
oeverzwaluw
A migratory passerine bird of the swallow family, Riparia riparia.

sandal /ˈsændəl/ sandals n
sandaal
A type of open shoe made up of straps or bands holding a sole to the foot

sandalwood /ˈsandəlwʊd/ sandalwoods n
sandelhout
Any of various tropical trees of the genus Santalum, native or long naturalized in India, Australia, Hawaii, and many south Pacific islands.
The aromatic heartwood of these trees used in ornamental carving, in the construction of insect-repellent boxes and chests, and as a source of certain perfumes.

sandbank sandbanks n
zandbank
A ridge of sand along a shore that is partially or totally submerged and thus a hazard to shipping.

sandbar sandbars n
zandbank
A ridge of sand caused by the action of waves along a shore.

sandbeach sandbeaches n
zandstrand

sandbox /ˈsændbɑks/ /ˈsændbɒks/ sandboxes n
zandbak
(US) A children's play area consisting of a box filled with sand.
A box filled with sand that is shaped to form a mould for metal casting.

sandcastle sandcastles n
zandkasteel
A sculpture made of sand and resembling a miniature castle; typically, but not always, made for fun by a child on a beach.

sander /ˈsændɚ/ sanders n
schuurder
A person employed to sand wood.
schuurmachine slijpmachine
A machine to mechanize the process of sanding.

sanderling sanderlings n
drieteenstrandloper
A small wading bird, Calidris alba, that breeds in the Arctic and winters on sandy shores and estuaries around the world.

sandgrouse /ˈsændˌɡɹaʊs/ sandgrouse sandgrouses n
zandhoen
Any of several species of birds in the family Pteroclididae.

sandhi /ˈsændi/ /ˈsɑndi/ /ˈsʌndi/ sandhis n
sandhi
(phonology) Any of a wide variety of phonological processes that occur at morpheme or word boundaries, such as the fusion of sounds across word boundaries and the alteration of sounds due to neighboring sounds or due to the grammatical function of adjacent words.

sandhill crane sandhill cranes n
Canadese kraanvogel
A crane native to North America and parts of Siberia (Antigone canadensis, syn. Grus canadensis).

sandman /ˈsænd.mæn/ sandmen n
Klaas Vaak
(folklore) A figure that brings sleep and dreams by sprinkling magical sand into people's eyes. [from early 19th c.]

sandpaper /ˈsændˌpeɪpɚ/ sandpapers n
schuurpapier
A strong paper coated with sand, ground glass, or other abrasive material for smoothing and polishing.

sandpiper /ˈsænd.paɪpə/ /ˈsænd.paɪpɚ/ sandpipers n
strandloper
Any of various small wading birds of the family Scolopacidae.

sandpit /ˈsænd.pɪt/ sandpits n
zandbak
A children’s play area consisting of a large container filled with sand.

sandstone /ˈsændˌstoʊn/ /ˈsændˌstəʊn/ sandstones n
zandsteen
A sedimentary rock produced by the consolidation and compaction of sand, cemented with clay etc.

sandstorm sandstorms n
zandstorm
A strong wind carrying clouds of sand and dust through the air.

sandwich /ˈsæn(d)wɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsæn(d)wɪt͡ʃ/ /ˈsænˌ(d)wɪt͡ʃ/ [ˈsæmwɪd͡ʒ] [ˈsæmˌwɪt͡ʃ] [ˈsæmˌɪt͡ʃ] [ˈsæ̃wɪd͡ʒ] [ˈsæ̃ˌwɪt͡ʃ] sandwiches sandwichs n
sandwich boterham
A dish or foodstuff where at least one piece, but typically two or more pieces, of bread serve(s) as the wrapper or container of some other food.

sandwichman sandwichmen n
sandwichman
A man who wears a sandwich board.

sandy /ˈsændi/ sandier sandiest adj
zanderig
Covered with sand.
zandkleurig
Having the colour of sand.

sandy soil n
melm zandgrond
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sangfroid /sɑŋˈfɹɑ/ sangfroids n
koelbloedigheid
Composure, self-possession or imperturbability especially when in a dangerous situation.

sangria /sæŋˈɡɹiːə/ sangrias n
sangria
A cold drink, originating in Spain, consisting of red or white wine, brandy or sherry, fruit juice, sugar and soda water and garnished with orange and other fruit.

sanguine /ˈsæŋ.ɡwɪn/ more sanguine most sanguine adj
bloedrood rood
(literary) Having the colour of blood; blood red. [from late 14th c.]

sanitation /ˌsænɪˈteɪʃən/ sanitations n
afvalverwerking rioolwaterzuivering

sans serif /ˈsæn ˈsɛɹɪf/ /ˈsænz ˈsɛɹɪf/ adj
schreefloos
(typography) Of a typeface, without serifs.

sans-culottide /ˌsɒŋkjuːlɒˈtiːd/ sans-culottides n
aanvullende dag
(historical) Any of the five (six in leap years) extra days added at the end of Fructidor in the French Republican Calendar.

sap /sæp/ saps n
sap
(uncountable) The juice of plants of any kind, especially the ascending and descending juices or circulating fluid essential to nutrition.
ploertendoder
(countable, US, slang) A short wooden club; a leather-covered hand weapon; a blackjack.
spint spinthout
(uncountable) The sapwood, or alburnum, of a tree.
idioot imbeciel simpele slappeling
(slang, countable) A naive person; a simpleton.

sap /sæp/ v
knuppelen
(transitive, slang) To strike with a sap (with a blackjack).
ondermijnen ondergraven aantasten
(transitive) To subvert by digging or wearing away; to mine; to undermine; to destroy the foundation of.
aantasten ondermijnen verzwakken
(transitive) To make unstable or infirm; to unsettle; to weaken.
aantasten knagen ondermijnen
(transitive) To gradually weaken.
ondergraven ondermijnen
(intransitive) To proceed by mining, or by secretly undermining; to execute saps.

saphead /ˈsæphɛd/ sapheads n
domkop idioot
A simpleton, a stupid person.

sapiosexual more sapiosexual most sapiosexual adj
sapioseksueel
Sexually attracted to intellectual or mental qualities over appearance.

sapiosexual sapiosexuals n
sapioseksueel
A person who is sapiosexual.

sapling /ˈsæplɪŋ/ saplings n
jong boompje jongeling
A young tree, bigger than a seedling.

sapota sapotas n
sapodilla sapotille
The tropical fruit from the sapodilla tree, Manilkara zapota. The fruit is 4–8 cm in diameter, has a fuzzy brown skin with very sweet earthy-brown flesh.

sapper /ˈsæpɚ/ sappers n
sappeur
A combat engineer; an engineer or a soldier engaged in attacking, destroying, and circumventing or building fortifications, bridges, and roads; a military engineer active in a combat zone.

sapphire /ˈsæf.aɪ̯ə(ɹ)/ /ˈsæf.aɪ̯ɚ/ more sapphire most sapphire adj
saffierblauw saffierblauwe
of a deep blue colour.

sapphire /ˈsæf.aɪ̯ə(ɹ)/ /ˈsæf.aɪ̯ɚ/ sapphires n
saffier blauwkeelsaffierkolibrie
(countable) A clear deep blue variety of corundum, valued as a precious stone.
(countable, and, uncountable) A white, yellow, or purple variety of corundum, either clear or translucent.
(countable) Any hummingbird in the genera Hylocharis and Chlorestes, as well as the rufous-throated sapphire, which is now in the genus Amazilia.
Any of the butterflies in the southern Asian lycaenid genus Heliophorus or the African lycaenid genus Iolaus.
saffier saffierblauw
(countable, and, uncountable) A deep blue colour.
saffier
(tincture) Azure, when blazoning by precious stones.

sappy /ˈsæpi/ sappier sappiest adj
honingzoet melig sentimenteel stroperig
(US) Excessively sweet, emotional, nostalgic; cheesy; mushy. (British equivalent: soppy)
sap sappig
Having (a particularly large amount of) sap.

saprophyte /ˈsæpɹəʊfaɪt/ saprophytes n
saprofyt
any organism that lives on dead organic matter, as certain fungi and bacteria

saproxylophagous adj
houtetend saproxylisch

sapwood /ˈsapwʊd/ sapwoods n
spinthout
The wood just under the bark of a stem or branch; it differs from the heartwood in color and in physiologic activity (flow of sap).

sarcasm /ˈsɑːɹˌkæzəm/ /ˈsɑːˌkæzəm/ sarcasms n
sarcasme
(uncountable) Use of acerbic language to mock or convey contempt, often using irony and (in speech) often marked by overemphasis and a sneering tone of voice.

sarcastic /sɑɹˈkæstɪk/ /sɑːˈkæstɪk/ more sarcastic most sarcastic adj
sarcastisch
Containing sarcasm.
(of a person) Having the personality trait of expressing sarcasm.

sarcastically /sɑː(ɹ)ˈkæstɪkli/ /sɑː(ɹ)ˈkæstɪkəli/ more sarcastically most sarcastically adv
sarcastisch
In a sarcastic manner.

sarcoma /sɑɹˈkoʊmə/ sarcomas sarcomata n
sarcoom
(oncology) A type of malignant tumor of the bone, cartilage, fat, muscle, blood vessels, or other connective or supportive tissue.

sarcopenia sarcopenias n
sarcopenia sarcopenie spierverlies
(pathology) Gradual loss of skeletal muscle due to aging, immobility, illness, or combinations thereof.

sarcophagus /-d͡ʒaɪ/ /sɑɹˈkɑfəɡaɪ/ /sɑɹˈkɑfəɡəs/ /sɑːˈkɒfəɡaɪ/ /sɑːˈkɒfəɡəs/ sarcophagi sarcophaguses sarcophagusses n
sarcofaag
A stone coffin, often with its exterior inscribed, or decorated with sculpture.

sardine /sɑɹˈdin/ /sɑːˈdiːn/ sardines n
sardien sardine
Any one of several species of small herring which are commonly preserved in olive oil or in tins for food, especially the pilchard, or European sardine Sardina pilchardus (syn. Clupea pilchardus). The California sardine Sardinops sagax (syn. Clupea sagax) is similar. The American sardines of the Atlantic coast are mostly the young of the Atlantic herring and of the menhaden.
(obsolete) carnelian.
(figurative) Someone packed or crammed into a small space.

sardonic /sɐːˈdɔnɪk/ /sɑɹˈdɑnɪk/ /sɑːˈdɒnɪk/ more sardonic most sardonic adj
sardonisch
Scornfully mocking or cynical.

sarmentose more sarmentose most sarmentose adj
uitlopervormend
(botany) Having long, slender, prostrate stolons (runners)

sartorial /sɑɹˈtɔɹ.i.əl/ /sɑːˈtɔː.ɹi.əl/ more sartorial most sartorial adj
kleermakers
(not comparable) Of or relating to the tailoring of clothing.
vestimentaire
Of or relating to the quality of dress.
kleermakerspier
(anatomy) Of or relating to the sartorius muscle.

sarus crane sarus cranes n
saruskraanvogel

sash /sæʃ/ sashes n
schuifraam
The opening part (casement) of a window usually containing the glass panes, hinged to the jamb, or sliding up and down as in a sash window. [circa 1680]
sjerp
A decorative length of cloth worn over the shoulder to the opposite hip, often for ceremonial or other formal occasions.

sash window sash windows n
schuifraam
(architecture) A window consisting of two sliding panels (sashes).

sass /sæs/ n
gedoe tegenspreken zever
(US) Backtalk, cheek, sarcasm.

sass /sæs/ v
opspelen tegenspreken
(intransitive, US, informal) To talk, to talk back.

sassy /ˈsasi/ /ˈsæsi/ sassier sassiest adj
onbeschaamd
Bold and spirited, cheeky, impudent, saucy. [from 1833]
levendig
Lively, vigorous.

satay /sæˈteɪ/ /sɑːˈteɪ/ /ˈsæt.eɪ/ /ˈsɑː.teɪ/ satays n
saté
A dish made from small pieces of meat or fish grilled on a skewer and served with a spicy peanut sauce, originating from Indonesia and Malaysia.

satchel /ˈsæt͡ʃəl/ satchels n
ransel rugtas rugzak
A bag or case with one or two shoulder straps, especially used to carry books etc.

sated more sated most sated adj
voldaan
In a state of complete and thorough satisfaction; having one’s appetite fully satisfied, by having enough of something.

satellite /ˈsætəlaɪt/ satellites n
satelliet kunstmaan
A man-made apparatus designed to be placed in orbit around a celestial body, generally to relay information, data etc. to Earth. [from 20th c.]
satellietstaat
A country, state, office, building etc. which is under the jurisdiction, influence, or domination of another body. [from 19th c.]

satellite dish satellite dishes n
schotelantenne satellietschotel schotel
A parabolic antenna designed to receive microwaves from communications satellites, which transmit data transmissions or broadcasts, such as satellite television.

satiate /ˈseɪʃɪeɪt/ v
verzadigen
(transitive) To fill to satisfaction; to satisfy.
oververzadigen overzadigen
(transitive) To satisfy to excess. To fill to satiety.

satiety /səˈsaɪ.ɪ.ti/ /səˈtaɪ.ə.ti/ /səˈtaɪ.ɪ.ti/ satieties n
verzadiging
The state of being satiated.

satin /ˈsætɪn/ satins n
satijn
A cloth woven from silk, nylon or polyester with a glossy surface and a dull back. (The same weaving technique applied to cotton produces cloth termed sateen).

satire /ˈsætaɪə/ /ˈsætaɪɹ/ satires n
satire
(uncountable) A literary device of writing or art which principally ridicules its subject often as an intended means of provoking or preventing change or highlighting a shortcoming in the work of another. Imitation, humor, irony, and exaggeration are often used to aid this.

satirical /səˈtɪɹɪkəl/ more satirical most satirical adj
satirisch
Of, pertaining to, or connected with satire.

satirist satirists n
hekeldichter hekeldichteres
A person who writes satire.

satisfaction /sætɪsˈfækʃən/ satisfactions n
voldoening bevrediging
A fulfilment of a need or desire.
tevredenheid
The pleasure obtained by such fulfillment.

satisfactory /sætɪsˈfækt(ə)ɹi/ more satisfactory most satisfactory adj
bevredigend
Done to satisfaction; adequate or sufficient.

satisfied /ˈsætɪsfaɪd/ more satisfied most satisfied adj
tevreden voldaan
In a state of satisfaction.

satisfy /ˈsætɪsfaɪ/ v
voldoen voldoende bevredigen
(ambitransitive) To do enough for; to meet the needs of; to fulfill the wishes or requirements of.

satisfying /ˈsætɪsfaɪ.ɪŋ/ more satisfying most satisfying adj
bevredigend
That satisfies, gratifies or pleases; that removes any feeling of lack.

satrap /ˈseɪtɹæp/ /ˈsæt.ræp/ satraps n
satraap
(historical) A governor of a Persian province.

satrapy satrapies satrapys n
satrapie
(historical) The territory governed by a satrap; a province of any of several ancient empires of Western Asia (specifically, of the Median or Achaemenid empires or certain of their successors, including the Sassanian Empire and Hellenistic empires).

saturated more saturated most saturated adj
verzadigd
(not comparable) Full; unable to hold or contain any more.

saturation saturations n
verzadiging
The act of saturating or the process of being saturated

sauce /soːs/ /sɑs/ /sɔs/ /sɔːs/ sauces n
saus
A liquid (often thickened) condiment or accompaniment to food.
onbeleefde opmerkingen
(dated) Cheek; impertinence; backtalk; sass.

sauce /soːs/ /sɑs/ /sɔs/ /sɔːs/ v
saus opdoen
To add sauce to; to season.
onbeleefd zijn
To make poignant; to give zest, flavour or interest to; to set off; to vary and render attractive.

saucepan /ˈsoːs.pɘn/ /ˈsoːsˌpɛn/ /ˈsɔsˌpæn/ /ˈsɔːs.pən/ saucepans n
steelpan
(countable, cookware) A deep cooking vessel with a handle and sometimes a lid; used for boiling, stewing and making sauces.

saucer /ˈsɑ.səɹ/ /ˈsɒ.səɹ/ /ˈsɔ.səɹ/ /ˈsɔː.sə/ saucers n
schotel
A small shallow dish to hold a cup and catch drips.

saucy /ˈsɑ.si/ /ˈsɔ.si/ /ˈsɔː.sɪ/ saucier sauciest adj
sausachtig
Similar to sauce; having the consistency or texture of sauce.
brutaal
(figurative) Impertinent or disrespectful, often in a manner that is regarded as entertaining or amusing; smart.
Impudently bold; pert.
pikant
Mildly erotic.

sauerkraut /ˈsaʊəˌkɹaʊt/ /ˈsaʊɚˌkɹaʊt/ /ˈsaʊɚˌkɹʌʊt/ sauerkrauts n
zuurkool
(countable, uncountable) A dish made by fermenting finely chopped cabbage.

sauna /ˈsaʊ.nə/ /ˈsɔː.nə/ saunas n
sauna
A room or a house designed for heat sessions.

sauna /ˈsaʊ.nə/ /ˈsɔː.nə/ v
sauna
To use a sauna.

saunter /ˈsɑntɚ/ /ˈsɔntɚ/ /ˈsɔːntə/ saunters n
slenteren
A leisurely walk or stroll.

saunter /ˈsɑntɚ/ /ˈsɔntɚ/ /ˈsɔːntə/ v
slenteren
To stroll, or walk at a leisurely pace.

saurian /ˈsɔɹiən/ /ˈsɔːɹiən/ saurians n
sauriër
(properly) A reptile of the suborder Sauria.

sausage /ˈsæsɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsɑsɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsɑːsɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsɒsɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsɔsɪd͡ʒ/ sausages n
worst
A food made of ground meat (or meat substitute) and seasoning, packed in a section of the animal's intestine, or in a similarly cylindrical shaped synthetic casing; a length of this food.

sausage roll sausage rolls n
saucijzenbroodje worstenbroodje
A short piece of sausage meat baked in a roll of pastry.

savage /ˈsævɪd͡ʒ/ more savage most savage adj
wild barbaars
Wild; not cultivated or tamed.
barbaars onbeschaafd onbeschoft
Barbaric; not civilized.

savanna /səˈvænə/ savannas n
savanne
A tropical grassland with scattered trees

savannah monitor savannah monitors n
Afrikaanse steppevaraan steppevaraan
Varanus exanthematicus, a species of monitor lizard.

save /seɪv/ v
redden
To help (somebody) to survive, or rescue (somebody or something) from harm.
sparen
To keep (something) safe; to safeguard.
(transitive, gambling, slang, archaic) To make an agreement to give (some amount of money) to a fellow gambler if one wins, and to receive that amount from them if they win, as a form of hedging.
(intransitive) To economize or avoid waste.
To put aside, to avoid.
opslaan bewaren
(transitive, intransitive, computing, video games) To write a file to disk or other storage medium.
sparen opslaan
(transitive) To store for future use.

savin savins n
zavelboom zevenboom
The evergreen shrub Juniperus sabina, endemic to Europe, which yields a medicinal oil.

saving /ˈseɪv.ɪŋ/ savings n
spaargeld
(countable, usually, in the plural) Something (usually money) that is saved, particularly money that has been set aside for the future.

savings account savings accounts n
spaarrekening
(finance, banking) A bank account designed for a client's savings, which compared to a current account typically entails withdrawal restrictions but yields a better interest

savings bank savings banks n
spaarbank bank
A type of financial institution that focuses on retail banking: savings of private depositors, payments, credits and insurances for individuals or small and medium-sized enterprises.

savior /ˈseɪvjə/ /ˈseɪvjɚ/ saviors n
redder redster
A person who saves someone, rescues another from harm.

savory /ˈseɪvəɹi/ savorier savoriest adj
smakelijk
Tasty, attractive to the palate.
hartig
Salty and/or spicy, but not sweet.

savory /ˈseɪvəɹi/ savories n
bonenkruid
Any of several Mediterranean herbs, of the genus Satureja, grown as culinary flavourings.

saw /ˈsɑ/ /ˈsɑl/ /ˈsɔ/ /ˈsɔː/ [ˈsɔɹ] saws n
zaag
A tool with a toothed blade used for cutting hard substances, in particular wood or metal.
spreekwoord gezegde spreuk
(archaic) A saying or proverb.

saw /ˈsɑ/ /ˈsɑl/ /ˈsɔ/ /ˈsɔː/ [ˈsɔɹ] v
zagen
(transitive) To cut (something) with a saw.
(intransitive) To make a motion back and forth similar to cutting something with a saw.
(intransitive) To be cut with a saw.

sawdust /ˈsɔːˌdʌst/ sawdusts n
zaagsel
The fine particles (dust) created by sawing wood or other material.

sawmill sawmills n
houtzagerij
A machine, building or company used for cutting (milling) lumber, or (rarely) other hard materials such as stone.

sawpit /ˈsɔpɪt/ /ˈsɔːpɪt/ sawpits n
zaagkuil
A pit over which lumber is positioned to be sawn with a long two-handled saw (a pitsaw) by two people, one standing above the timber and the other in the pit below.

sawtooth /ˈsɔːtuːθ/ sawtooths n
zaagtand
Any of various pierid butterflies of the genus Prioneris.
(cellular automata) A pattern whose living cell population reaches new peaks infinitely many times before dropping to a fixed value after each peak.

sawtooth wave sawtooth waves n
zaagtand zaagtandgolf
(mathematics, engineering) A function or waveform that repeatedly ramps upwards (usually linearly) and then sharply drops.

sawyer /ˈsɔ.jɚ/ /ˈsɔɪ.ə/ /ˈsɔɪ.ɚ/ /ˈsɔːjə/ sawyers n
zager
One who saws timber, especially in a sawpit.

saxifrage /ˈsæk.sə.frɪd͡ʒ/ saxifrages n
steenbreek
Any plant in the genus Saxifraga.

saxophone /ˈsæksəfoʊn/ saxophones n
saxofoon
A single-reed instrument musical instrument of the woodwind family, usually made of brass and with a distinctive loop bringing the bell upwards.

saxophonist /ˈsæk.səˌfoʊn.ɪst/ /ˌsækˈsɑ.fə.nɪst/ /ˌsækˈsɒ.fə.nɪst/ saxophonists n
saxofoonspeler saxofonist saxofoniste saxofoonspeelster
A person who owns, plays or practices with the saxophone.

say /seɪ/ n
zeggenschap zegje
A chance to speak; the right or power to influence or make a decision.

say /seɪ/ v
zeggen opgeven
(transitive) To tell, either verbally or in writing.
opgeven staan
(transitive) To indicate in a written form.
zeggen opgeven laten wij zeggen
(impersonal, transitive) To have a common expression; used in singular passive voice or plural active voice to indicate a rumor or well-known fact.
laten wij zeggen
(informal, imperative, transitive) Suppose, assume; used to mark an example, supposition or hypothesis.
zeggen luiden opzeggen
(intransitive) To speak; to express an opinion; to make answer; to reply.

say goodbye v
afscheid nemen gedag zeggen vaarwel zeggen
(literal sense) To wish someone farewell upon their leaving.

say it all v
boekdelen spreken
(idiomatic) To convey information implicitly in a non-verbal way.

saying /ˈseɪ.ɪŋ/ sayings n
spreekwoord gezegde
A proverb or maxim.

scab /skæb/ scabs n
roofje wondkorst
An incrustation over a sore, wound, vesicle, or pustule, formed during healing.

scabbard /ˈskæb.əd/ /ˈskæb.ɚd/ scabbards n
schede
The sheath of a sword.

scabies /ˈskeɪ.biz/ n
schurft
(pathology) An infestation of parasitic mites, Sarcoptes scabiei, causing intense itching caused by the mites burrowing into the skin of humans and other animals. It is easily transmissible from human to human; secondary skin infection may occur.

scaffold /ˈskæf.ld/ /ˈskæf.əld/ /ˈskæf.əʊld/ scaffolds n
stelling
A structure made of scaffolding for workers to stand on while working on a building.
schavot
An elevated platform on which a criminal is executed.

scaffold /ˈskæf.ld/ /ˈskæf.əld/ /ˈskæf.əʊld/ v
bouwen stelling
(transitive) To set up a scaffolding; to surround a building with scaffolding.

scaffolder scaffolders n
steigerbouwer
A person who erects and dismantles scaffolding.

scaffolding /ˈskæfəldɪŋ/ /ˈskæˌfoʊldɪŋ/ scaffoldings n
steiger
A temporary modular system of tubes (or formerly wood) forming a framework used to support people and material in the construction or repair of buildings and other large structures.

scalability scalabilities n
schaalbaarheid
The property of being scalable.

scalable /ˈskeɪ.lə.bl̩/ [ˈskeɪ̯.ɫə.bl̩] more scalable most scalable adj
beklimbaar bestijgbaar klimbaar
Capable of being climbed. [from 16th c.]
opschaalbaar schaalbaar
Able to be changed in scale; resizeable. [from 20th c.]

scalar adj
scalair
(mathematics) Having magnitude but not direction.

scalar scalars n
scalar
(mathematics) A quantity that has magnitude but not direction; compare vector.

scalar product scalar products n
scalair product
(linear algebra) The product of two vectors computed as the sum of the corresponding elements of the vectors, or, equivalently, as the product of the magnitudes of the vectors and the cosine of the angle between their directions.

scale /skeɪl/ /skæɪl/ [skeɪ̯(ə)ɫ] [skæɪ̯(ə)ɫ] scales n
toonladder schaal
(obsolete) A ladder; a series of steps; a means of ascending.
(music) A series of notes spanning an octave, tritave, or pseudo-octave, used to make melodies.
schub
Part of an overlapping arrangement of many small, flat and hard pieces of keratin covering the skin of an animal, particularly a fish or reptile.
schaal
An ordered, usually numerical sequence used for measurement; means of assigning a magnitude.
Size; scope.
The ratio of depicted distance to actual distance.
weegschaal
Either of the pans, trays, or dishes of a balance or scales.

scale /skeɪl/ /skæɪl/ [skeɪ̯(ə)ɫ] [skæɪ̯(ə)ɫ] v
opschalen
(transitive) To change the size of something whilst maintaining proportion; especially to change a process in order to produce much larger amounts of the final product.

scale insect scale insects n
schildluis
Any of the small parasitic insects of the superfamily Coccoidea that live on plants and sap nutrients from them.

scale model scale models n
schaalmodel
A three-dimensional copy or representation of something in which all parts have dimensions in the same proportion to that of the original.

scale up v
opschalen
To increase the size of something whilst maintaining proportion.

scalene /skeɪˈlin/ /ˈskeɪ.liːn/ /ˈskeɪˌlin/ adj
ongelijkzijdig
(trigonometry) Having sides all unequal in length.

scalene triangle scalene triangles n
ongelijkzijdige driehoek
(geometry) A triangle having each of its three sides of different lengths.

scales /skeɪlz/ n
weegschaal
A device for measuring weight.

scallop /ˈskaləp/ /ˈskæləp/ /ˈskɑləp/ /ˈskɒləp/ /ˈskɔləp/ /ˈskɛləp/ scallops n
Pectinidae
sint-jakobsschelp
Any of various marine bivalve molluscs of the family Pectinidae which are free-swimming.

scalloped more scalloped most scalloped adj
geschulpt
Having an edge or border marked with semicircles.

scalp /skælp/ scalps n
kruin
The part of the head where the hair grows from, or used to grow from.

scalpel /ˈskælpəl/ scalpels n
scalpel scalpeermes
A small straight knife with a very sharp blade used for surgery, dissection and craftwork.

scalper scalpers n
iemand die toegangskaarten meestal duur doorverkoopt
(US, Canada) One who scalps tickets to popular entertainment events: buying them in advance and then selling them (e.g. online or just outside the venue of the event), often at inflated prices.

scaly thrush scaly thrushes n
oostelijke goudlijster
Zoothera dauma, an Old World thrush.

scaly-sided merganser scaly-sided mergansers n
Chinese zaagbek
Mergus squamatus, an endangered species of merganser found in eastern Asia

scam /skæm/ scams n
oplichting bedrog deceptie misleiding
A fraudulent deal.

scam /skæm/ v
oplichten
(ambitransitive) To defraud or embezzle.

scamper /ˈskæmpə/ /ˈskæmpɚ/ v
'm smeren
(intransitive) To run lightly and quickly, especially in a playful or undignified manner.

scan /skæn/ v
afspeuren
(transitive) To look about for; to look over quickly. [from 19th C.]
scannen
(computing, medicine, transitive) To create an image of something with the use of a scanner.
(computing, transitive) To read with an electronic device.
scanderen
(poetry, transitive) To read or mark so as to show a specific metre. [from 14th C.]

scandal /ˈskændəl/ scandals n
schandaal incident
An incident or event that disgraces or damages the reputation of the persons or organization involved.
oneer schande
Damage to one's reputation.
schandaal
Widespread moral outrage, indignation, as over an offence to decency.
geroddel kwaadsprekerij laster
Defamatory talk; gossip, slander.

scandalous /ˈskændələs/ more scandalous most scandalous adj
scandaleus
schandalig
Wrong, immoral, causing a scandal.

scandium /ˈskændi.əm/ n
scandium
A metallic chemical element, atomic number 21, obtained from some uranium ores; it is a transition element.

scanner /ˈskænə/ /ˈskænɚ/ scanners n
scanner
A device which scans documents in order to convert them to a digital medium. [from 20th c.]
A radio receiver which iterates through a sequence of frequencies to detect signal.
A device which uses optics to detect printed data (such as a barcode).

scant /skænt/ determiner
karig gering
Very little, very few.

scanty /ˈskænti/ scantier scantiest adj
karig schaars schraal schriel

scapegoat /ˈskeɪpˌɡoʊt/ /ˈskeɪpˌɡəʊt/ scapegoats n
zondebok
In the Mosaic Day of Atonement ritual, a goat symbolically imbued with the sins of the people, and sent out alive into the wilderness while another was sacrificed.
Someone unfairly blamed or punished for some failure.

scaphoid more scaphoid most scaphoid adj
bootvormig
Shaped like a boat, navicular.

scaphoid bone scaphoid bones n
naviculair been
(anatomy) One of the carpal bones of the wrist.

scar /skɑɹ/ /skɑː(ɹ)/ scars n
litteken wondteken
A permanent mark on the skin, sometimes caused by the healing of a wound.

scar tissue scar tissues n
littekenweefsel
(anatomy) A type of tissue found in animals containing a higher than normal amount of the protein collagen formed in a place where an injury has healed.

scarce /skɑːɹs/ /ˈskeɪs/ /ˈskɛəs/ /ˈskɛɚs/ scarcer scarcest adj
schaars
Scantily supplied (with); deficient (in); used with of.

scarce chaser scarce chasers n
bruine korenbout
Libellula fulva, a dragonfly native to Europe

scarcely /ˈskɛəsli/ /ˈskɛɹsli/ more scarcely most scarcely adv
amper nauwelijks
(degree) Hardly: only just; by a small margin.

scarcity /ˈskɛəsɪti/ /ˈskɛɹsɪti/ scarcities n
schaarste
(uncountable) The condition of something being scarce or deficient.
tekort
(countable) An inadequate amount of something; a shortage.

scare /skɛə/ /skɛɚ/ /skɪə(ɹ)/ v
bang maken angst aanjagen beangstigen laten schrikken doen schrikken verschrikken
To frighten, terrify, startle, especially in a minor way.

scarecrow /ˈskɛəkɹəʊ/ /ˈskɛɚˌkɹoʊ/ scarecrows n
vogelverschrikker vogelschrik
An effigy, typically made of straw and dressed in old clothes, fixed to a pole in a field to deter birds from eating crops or seeds planted there. [from 1530s]

scared /skɛ(ə)ɹd/ /skɛəd/ [skɛɚd] more scared most scared scareder scaredest adj
bang
Feeling fear; afraid, frightened.

scarf /skɑːf/ /skɑːɹf/ scarfs scarves n
sjaal das
A long, often knitted, garment worn around the neck.

scarf /skɑːf/ /skɑːɹf/ v
schrokken
(transitive, US, slang) To eat very quickly.

scarify /ˈskæ.ɹɪˌfaɪ/ /ˈskɑː.ɹɪˌfaɪ/ v
verticuteren
(horticulture) To remove thatch (build-up of organic matter on the soil) from a lawn, to dethatch.

scarlet /ˈskɐːlət/ /ˈskɑɹlɪt/ /ˈskɑːlɪt/ more scarlet most scarlet adj
scharlakenrood scharlaken vuurrood
Of a bright red colour.

scarlet /ˈskɐːlət/ /ˈskɑɹlɪt/ /ˈskɑːlɪt/ scarlets n
scharlaken scharlakenrood vuurrood
A brilliant red colour tinged with orange.

scarlet macaw scarlet macaws n
bokraaf geelvleugelara
A large, colorful parrot, Ara macao, native to the Amazon rainforest and parts of Central America.

scarlet pimpernel scarlet pimpernels n
gewoon guichelheil guichelheil
(botany) A flowering plant, Anagallis arvensis, of the Primulaceae family, having small orange flowers.

scary /ˈskɛəɹi/ /ˈskɛɹi/ adv
eng
(informal) To a scary extent; scarily.

scathe /skeɪð/ /skeɪθ/ scathes n
schade
(countable, uncountable) Damage, harm, hurt, injury.

scathe /skeɪð/ v
schaden
(by extension, chiefly, literary, and, poetic) To harm, injure, or destroy (someone or something) by fire, lightning, or some other heat source; to blast; to scorch; to wither.

scatological more scatological most scatological adj
scatologisch

scatter /ˈskætə/ /ˈskætɚ/ v
verspreiden uiteengaan uiteenspatten verstrooien
(ergative) To (cause to) separate and go in different directions; to disperse.
verspreiden verstrooien
(transitive) To distribute loosely as by sprinkling.
verstrooien
(transitive, physics) To deflect (radiation or particles).

scatterbrain scatterbrains n
wargeest warhoofd
A flighty, disorganized or forgetful person.

scattering /ˈskætəɹɪŋ/ scatterings n
verstrooiing verspreiding
(physics) The process whereby a beam of waves or particles is dispersed by collisions or similar interactions.

scaup /skɔːp/ scaup scaups n
topper
Any of three species of small diving duck in the genus Aythya.

scavenge /ˈskæv.ɪndʒ/ v
vuil ophalen
(transitive) To collect and remove refuse, or to search through refuse, carrion, or abandoned items for useful material.
reinigen
(transitive) To remove unwanted material from something, especially to purify molten metal by removing impurities.

scavenger /ˈskæv.ən.d͡ʒə(ɹ)/ scavengers n
jutter
Someone who scavenges, especially one who searches through rubbish for food or useful things.
aaseter
An animal that feeds on decaying matter such as carrion.

scenario /səˈneːɹi.əʉ/ /səˈnæːɹi.əʉ/ /səˈnɐːɹi.əʉ/ /sɪˈnæɹioʊ/ /sɪˈnɑɹioʊ/ /sɪˈnɑːɹi.əʊ/ /sɪˈnɛəɹioʊ/ scenari scenarios n
draaiboek
scenario
(dated) An outline of the plot of a dramatic or literary work.
(dated) A screenplay itself, or an outline or a treatment of it.
An outline or model of an expected or supposed sequence of events.

scene /siːn/ scenes n
scène
The location of an event that attracts attention.

scenery /ˈsiːnəɹi/ /ˈsiːnɹi/ sceneries n
landschap natuurschoon
View, natural features, landscape.
coulissen decor toneel
Stage backdrops, property and other items on a stage that give the impression of the location of the scene.

scent /sɛnt/ scents n
geur reuk
A distinctive smell.
geur
A smell left by an animal that may be used for tracing.
reukvermogen
The sense of smell.
spoor
(figuratively) Any trail or trace that can be followed to find something or someone, such as the paper left behind in a paperchase.
geur parfum
(obsolete) Sense, perception.

scent /sɛnt/ v
ruiken
(transitive) To detect the scent of; to discern by the sense of smell.

sceptre /ˈsɛptə/ /ˈsɛptɚ/ sceptres n
scepter
(British spelling) An ornamental staff held by a ruling monarch as a symbol of power.

schadenfreude /ˈʃɑː.dən.fɹɔɪ.də/ schadenfreudes n
leedvermaak schadevreugde
Malicious enjoyment derived from observing someone else's misfortune.

schedule /ˈskɛdjuːl/ /ˈskɛdʒuːl/ /ˈskɛd͡ʒu(ə)l/ /ˈskɛd͡ʒul/ /ˈskɛd͡ʒuəl/ /ˈskɛd͡ʒuːl/ /ˈskɛd͡ʒəl/ /ˈskɛd͡ʒʊl/ /ˈsɛdjuːl/ /ˈsɛd͡ʒuːl/ /ˈʃeˌduːl/ /ˈʃɛdjuːl/ /ˈʃɛdʒuːl/ /ˈʃɛd͡ʒu(ə)l/ /ˈʃɛd͡ʒuːl/ schedules n
programma planning
A procedural plan, usually but not necessarily tabular in nature, indicating a sequence of operations and the planned times at which those operations are to occur. [from 19th c.]

schematization schematizations n
schematisering
Arrangement into a scheme or schema.

schematize /ˈskiːmətaiz/ v
schematiseren
(transitive) To organize according to a scheme.

scheme /skiːm/ schemes n
programma
plan
A systematic plan of future action. [from 18th c.]
schema
(mathematics) A mathematical structure that enlarges the notion of algebraic variety in several ways, such as taking account of multiplicities and allowing "varieties" defined over any commutative ring (e.g. Fermat curves over the integers).

schemer /ˈskimɚ/ schemers n
samenzweerder
One who plots or schemes, who formulates plans.

schilling /ˈʃɪlɪŋ/ schillings n
schilling
The old currency of Austria, divided into 100 groschen.

schism /ˈskɪzəm/ /ˈsɪzəm/ /ˈʃɪzəm/ schisms n
schisma
A split or separation within a group or organization, typically caused by discord.
(religion) A formal division or split within a religious body.
(Catholicism) a split within Christianity whereby a group no longer recognizes the Bishop of Rome as the head of the Church, but shares essentially the same beliefs with the Church of Rome. In other words, a political split without the introduction of heresy.

schist /ʃɪst/ schists n
schist
Any of a variety of coarse-grained crystalline metamorphic rocks with a foliated structure that allows easy division into slabs or slates.

schistosomiasis schistosomiases n
schistosomiasis bilharzia
(pathology) Any of various diseases of humans caused by parasitic blood flukes of the genus Schistosoma.

schizoaffective adj
schizoaffectief
(psychiatry) Combining the symptoms of schizophrenia with those of bipolar disorder.

schizocarp schizocarps n
splitvrucht
(botany) A dry fruit that develops from multiple carpels and splits into multiple, one-seeded mericarps at maturity

schizoid /ˈskɪdzɔɪd/ /ˈskɪtsɔɪd/ more schizoid most schizoid adj
schizoïde
Characterized by social withdrawal and emotional coldness or flattened affectivity.

schizoid personality disorder /ˈskɪdzɔɪd ˌpɜɹsəˈnælɪti dɪsˈɔːdə(ɹ)/ /ˈskɪdzɔɪd ˌpɝsəˈnælɪɾi dɪsˈɔːɹdɚ/ /ˈskɪtsɔɪd ˌpɜɹsəˈnælɪti dɪsˈɔːdə(ɹ)/ /ˈskɪtsɔɪd ˌpɝsəˈnælɪɾi dɪsˈɔːɹdɚ/ schizoid personality disorders n
schizoïde persoonlijkheidsstoornis
(psychiatry) A personality disorder characterized by social withdrawal, flat affect, very few, if any, close friends or personal relationships, excessive preoccupation with fantasy and insensitivity to prevailing social norms and conventions.

schizophrenia /ˌskɪt.səˈfɹiː.ni.ə/ /ˌskɪt.səˈfɹɛ.ni.ə/ /ˌskɪz.əˈfɹiː.ni.ə/ schizophrenias n
schizofrenie
(pathology) A psychiatric diagnosis denoting a persistent, often chronic, mental illness characterised by abnormal perception, thinking, behavior and emotion, often marked by delusions.
(informal, figurative) Any condition in which disparate or mutually exclusive activities coexist; a lack of decision between options.

schizotypal personality disorder schizotypal personality disorders n
schizotypische persoonlijkheidsstoornis
(psychiatry) A personality disorder characterized by an extreme discomfort in social situations and perceptual distortions.

schlager /ʃlɑːɡə/ schlagers n
schlager levenslied
(music, countable) A piece made in this style.

schlemiel /ʃləˈmiːl/ schlemiels n
schlemiel
A person who is clumsy or who hurts others emotionally.

schlimazel /ʃləˈmɑːzəl/ schlimazels n
pechvogel schlemiel
(colloquial, chiefly, US) A chronically unlucky person.

schnitzel /ˈʃnɪt.s(ə)l/ schnitzels n
schnitzel
(by extension) A Germanic dish of breaded and deep-fried meat cutlet.

scholar /ˈskɑlɚ/ /ˈskɒlə/ scholars n
geleerde
A specialist in a particular branch of knowledge.
A learned person; a bookman.

scholar's mate scholar's mates n
herdersmat
(chess) The checkmate which occurs shortly after the opening, when the white queen checkmates by taking the black pawn on f7 (or the black queen taking the white pawn on f2), protected by a bishop on c4 (or c5).

scholarship /ˈskɑːləɹʃɪp/ /ˈskɒləʃɪp/ scholarships n
beurs studiebeurs stipendium
A grant-in-aid to a student.
kennis wetenschap
(uncountable) The sum of knowledge accrued by scholars; the realm of refined learning.

scholastic /skəˈlæstɪk/ more scholastic most scholastic adj
scholatisch
(philosophy) Of or relating to the philosophical tradition of scholasticism

school /skuːl/ /skuːɫ/ schools n
school
(North America) An institution dedicated to teaching and learning; an educational institution.
Within a larger educational institution, an organizational unit, such as a department or institute, which is dedicated to a specific subject area.
An art movement, a community of artists.
(considered collectively) The followers of a particular doctrine; a particular way of thinking or particular doctrine; a school of thought.
(collective) A group of fish or a group of marine mammals such as porpoises, dolphins, or whales.
school universiteit
(British) An educational institution providing primary and secondary education, prior to tertiary education (college or university).
The canons, precepts, or body of opinion or practice, sanctioned by the authority of a particular class or age.

school /skuːl/ /skuːɫ/ v
scholen
(transitive) To educate, teach, or train (often, but not necessarily, in a school).

school board school boards n
schoolbestuur
A governing body of people elected (a board of directors or board of trustees) to oversee management of a school district and represent the interests of residents.

school bus /ˈskuːl.bʌs/ school buses school busses n
schoolbus
A bus which carries children to school.

school psychologist school psychologists n
schoolpsycholoog
A practitioner or educator who conducts assessments to evaluate students on criteria such as intelligence, aptitude, and psychopathology. Additionally, they often consult with teachers and other school personnel to supply interventions to aid in student learning. Not to be confused with a school counselor.

school shark school sharks n
ruwe haai
Galeorhinus galeus, a hound shark of the family Triakidae, the only member of the genus Galeorhinus.

school tie school ties n
schooldas
A necktie designated as (part of a) school uniform

school uniform school uniforms n
schooluniform
A number of uniform items which must be worn by pupils/students in a school.

schoolbag schoolbags n
boekentas
A satchel used to carry supplies for school; a bookbag.

schoolbook schoolbooks n
schoolboek
A textbook, a book used, or prepared for use, in school.

schoolboy schoolboys n
leerling
A boy attending school.

schoolchild /ˈsku.əlt͡ʃaɪld/ /ˈskuːlt͡ʃaɪld/ schoolchildren n
schoolkind
A young person attending school or of an age to attend school.

schoolgoer schoolgoers n
schoolganger
One who attends school.

schooner /skuːnə(ɹ)/ schooners n
schoener
(watercraft) A sailing ship with two or more masts, all with fore-and-aft sails; if two masted, having a foremast and a mainmast.

schwa /ʃwɑ/ /ʃwə/ v
doffe e sjwa
(phonetics, of a vowel sound, rare) To be reduced to schwa.

science /ˈsaɪ.əns/ sciences n
wetenschap
(countable) A particular discipline or branch of knowledge that is natural, measurable or consisting of systematic principles rather than intuition or technical skill. [from 14th c.]
(uncountable) The collective discipline of study or learning acquired through the scientific method; the sum of knowledge gained from such methods and discipline. [from 18th c.]
wetenschap kennis ervaring
(uncountable, archaic) Knowledge gained through study or practice; mastery of a particular discipline or area. [from 14th c.]
wetenschap weten
(now, only, _, theology) The fact of knowing something; knowledge or understanding of a truth. [from 14th c.]

science fiction /ˈsaɪəns ˌfɪkʃən/ science fictions n
sciencefiction
Fiction in which advanced technology or science is a key element.
sciencefiction toekomstmuziek
(by extension) Technology that, while theoretically possible, is not yet practical.

scientific /ˌsaɪ.ənˈtɪfɪk/ more scientific most scientific adj
wetenschappelijk
Of, or having to do with science.

scientifically more scientifically most scientifically adv
wetenschappelijk
Using science or methods of science.
From a scientific perspective.

scientificity scientificities n
wetenschappelijkheid
The quality or state of being scientific.

scientism scientisms n
sciëntisme
The belief that all truth is exclusively discovered through science.

scientist /ˈsaɪəntəst/ /ˈsaɪəntɪst/ scientists n
wetenschapper wetenschapster
One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.

scimitar /ˈsɪmɪtɑːɹ/ /ˈsɪmɪtə(ɹ)/ scimitars n
kromsabel
A sword of Persian origin that features a curved blade.

scimitar-horned oryx scimitar-horned oryx scimitar-horned oryxes n
sabelantilope
A critically endangered antelope, Oryx dammah, living in the arid plains and deserts of North Africa.

scintilla /sɪnˈtɪlə/ scintillae scintillas n
vonkje
A small spark or flash.
greintje sprankje
(figuratively) A small or trace amount.

scintillate /ˈsɪn.təˌleɪt/ /ˈsɪn.tɪˌleɪt/ v
schitteren glinsteren
(intransitive) To give off sparks; to shine as if emanating sparks; to twinkle or glow.

scion /ˈsaɪ.ɑn/ /ˈsaɪ.ən/ /ˈsaɪən/ scions n
telg
A descendant, especially a first-generation descendant of a distinguished family.
opvolger troonopvolger
The heir to a throne.
scheut
(botany) A detached shoot or twig containing buds from a woody plant, used in grafting; a shoot or twig in a general sense.

scissor /ˈsɪzə/ /ˈsɪzɚ/ v
knippen
(transitive) To cut using, or as if using, scissors.

scissor binoculars n
schaarverrekijker
A pair of adjustable stereoscopic binoculars consisting of two periscopes.

scissoring scissorings n
scharen
(sex) A sex act in which two women intertwine their legs and rub their vulvas against each other.

scissors /ˈsɪzəz/ /ˈsɪzɚz/ scissors n
schaar
(countable, usually, construed as plural) A tool used for cutting thin material, consisting of two crossing blades attached at a pivot point in such a way that the blades slide across each other when the handles are closed.
(rock paper scissors) A hand with the index and middle fingers open (a handshape resembling scissors), that beats paper and loses to rock. It beats lizard and loses to Spock in rock-paper-scissors-lizard-Spock.

sclera /ˈsklɛəɹə/ /ˈsklɪəɹə/ sclerae scleras scleræ n
oogwit sclera
(anatomy) The white of the eye; the tough outer coat of the eye that covers the eyeball except for the cornea.

sclerosis /skləˈɹəʊsɪs/ scleroses n
sclerose
(pathology) The abnormal hardening of body tissues, such as an artery; the appearance of hardenings, indurations, lesions, nodules.

scoff /skɑːf/ /skɒf/ /skɔːf/ v
spotten
(intransitive) To jeer; to laugh with contempt and derision.
schrokken
(British, Newfoundland, slang) To eat food quickly.

scold /skoʊld/ /skəʊld/ [skɒʊɫd] scolds n
helleveeg kreng viswijf
A person who habitually scolds, in particular a troublesome and angry woman.

scold /skoʊld/ /skəʊld/ [skɒʊɫd] v
berispen bekijven schelden
(ambitransitive) To rebuke angrily.

sconce /skɑns/ /skɒns/ sconces n
kandelaar schemerlamp
A candlestick (holder for a candle, especially a circular tube, with a brim, into which a candle is inserted), either with a handle for carrying, or with a bracket for attaching to a wall.

scone /skoʊn/ /skɑn/ /skɒn/ /skəʊn/ scones n
scone
A small, rich, pastry or quick bread, sometimes baked on a griddle.

scoop /skuːp/ scoops n
bol
Any cup- or bowl-shaped tool, usually with a handle, used to lift and move loose or soft solid material.
primeur nieuwtje noviteit
A story or fact; especially, news learned and reported before anyone else.

scooter /ˈskuːtə(ɹ)/ scooters n
step
A kick scooter or push scooter; a human-powered land vehicle with a handlebar, deck and wheels that is propelled by a rider pushing off the ground.
e-step elektrische step
An electric version of the kick scooter.
scooter
A motorscooter; a small motorcycle or moped with a step-through frame.
scootmobiel
A mobility scooter; an electric-powered scooter specially designed for disabled and/or elderly people.

scope /ˈskoʊp/ /ˈskəʊp/ scopes n
reikwijdte bereik domein
The breadth, depth or reach of a subject; a domain.
scoop
(slang) A periscope, telescope, microscope or oscilloscope.

scorch /skɔɹt͡ʃ/ /skɔːtʃ/ scorches n
een verkleuring veroorzaakt door hitte
A discolouration caused by heat.

scorch /skɔɹt͡ʃ/ /skɔːtʃ/ v
schroeien verzengen
(transitive) To burn the surface of something so as to discolour it
verschroeien
(transitive) To wither, parch or destroy something by heat or fire, especially to make land or buildings unusable to an enemy
verzengen
(ergative) (To cause) to become scorched or singed

scorched earth n
verschroeide aarde

score /sko(ː)ɹ/ /skoə/ /skɔɹ/ /skɔː/ scores n
stand
The number of points accrued by each of the participants in a game, expressed as a ratio or a series of numbers.
partituur
(music) The written form of a musical composition showing all instrumental and vocal parts.

score /sko(ː)ɹ/ /skoə/ /skɔɹ/ /skɔː/ v
scoren
To earn points in a game.
(vulgar, slang) To obtain a sexual favor.

scoreboard scoreboards n
scorebord
A large board that displays the score in a game or contest.

scorn /skɔɹn/ /skɔːn/ scorns n
minachting verachting
(uncountable) Contempt or disdain.

scorn /skɔɹn/ /skɔːn/ v
minachten verachten
(transitive) To feel or display contempt or disdain for something or somebody; to despise.

scornful /ˈskɔɹnfəl/ /ˈskɔːnfəl/ more scornful most scornful adj
minachtend minachtende
Showing scorn or disrespect; contemptuous.

scorpion /-pɪ.ən/ /ˈskɔɹ.pi.ən/ /ˈskɔː.pi.ən/ scorpions n
schorpioen
Any of various arachnids of the order Scorpiones, related to the spiders, characterised by two large front pincers and a curved tail with a venomous sting in the end.

scorpionfish scorpionfish scorpionfishes n
schorpioenvis
Any of the family Scorpaenidae of mostly marine fish, including many of the world's most venomous species, the "sting" taking the form of sharp spines coated with venomous mucus.

scoter /ˈskoʊ.tɚ/ /ˈskəʊ.tə/ scoters n
zee-eend zeeëend
Any one of several species of northern sea ducks of the genus Melanitta.

scoundrel /ˈskaʊ̯ndɹəl/ scoundrels n
ploert schurk schavuit
A mean, worthless fellow; a rascal; a villain; a person without honour or virtue.

scour /skaʊɹ/ /ˈskaʊə/ /ˈskaʊɚ/ v
schuren
(transitive) To clean, polish, or wash (something) by rubbing and scrubbing it vigorously, frequently with an abrasive or cleaning agent.
afschuimen
(transitive) To search an area thoroughly.
purgeren
(transitive, veterinary medicine) To clear the digestive tract (of an animal) by administering medication that induces defecation or vomiting; to purge.

scourge /skɜɹd͡ʒ/ /skɜːd͡ʒ/ [skɔɹd͡ʒ] scourges n
gesel
(weaponry, chiefly, historical) A whip, often made of leather and having multiple tails; a lash.
plaag gesel schrik
A source of persistent (and often widespread) pain and suffering or trouble, such as a cruel ruler, disease, pestilence, or war.

scout /skaʊt/ [skʌʊt] scouts n
verkenner
A person sent out to gain and bring in tidings; especially, one employed in war to gain information about the enemy and ground.
padvinder scout padvindster verkenning
A member of any number of youth organizations belonging to the international scout movement, such as the Boy Scouts of America or Girl Scouts of the United States.
scout talentenjager
A person who assesses and/or recruits others; especially, one who identifies promising talent on behalf of a sports team.

scouting /ˈskaʊtɪŋ/ scoutings n
scouting
The act of one who scouts.
The Scout Movement.

scowl /skaʊl/ v
fronsen
(intransitive) To wrinkle the brows, as in frowning or displeasure; to put on a frowning look; to look sour, sullen, severe, or angry.

scram /skɹæm/ v
wegwezen
(intransitive, originally, US, often, imperative) To leave in a hurry; to go away. [from early 20th c.]

scrambled egg scrambled eggs n
roerei
(usually, in the plural) A dish made by beating and cooking eggs, sometimes mixed with milk, and typically stirred while cooking.

scrap /skɹæp/ scraps n
restje
A (small) piece; a fragment; a detached, incomplete portion.
etensresten restjes
(usually, in the plural) Leftover food.
schroot oudroest
(uncountable) Discarded objects (especially metal) that may be dismantled to recover their constituent materials, junk.

scrap /skɹæp/ v
schrappen
(transitive) To discard; to get rid of.

scrap dealer scrap dealers n
schroothandelaar

scrape /skɹeɪp/ scrapes n
schram
A broad, shallow injury left by scraping (rather than a cut or a scratch).

scrape /skɹeɪp/ v
schrapen
(ambitransitive) To draw (an object, especially a sharp or angular one), along (something) while exerting pressure.

scrapie /ˈskɹeɪpi/ scrapies n
schuurziekte
A degenerative prion disease of sheep and goats that attacks the central nervous system.

scrapyard scrapyards n
sloperij
A junkyard, a place where scrap is stored, discarded or resold.

scratch /skɹæt͡ʃ/ v
krabben krassen
To rub a surface with a sharp object, especially by a living creature to remove itching with nails, claws, etc.
krabbelen
To write or draw hastily or awkwardly; scrawl.

scratch card scratch cards n
kraslot
(gambling) A lottery ticket containing sections covered with an opaque waxy film which may be removed by scratching to reveal symbols that show whether or not a prize has been won.

scratching post scratching posts n
krabpaal
A wooden post, wrapped in a piece of carpet (or similar material), that a domestic cat is encouraged to scratch (rather than the furniture).

scrawl /skɹɑːl/ /skɹɔːl/ scrawls n
gekrabbel
Irregular, possibly illegible handwriting.
krabbel
A hastily or carelessly written note etc.

scrawny /ˈskɹɑni/ /ˈskɹɔni/ /ˈskɹɔːni/ scrawnier scrawniest adj
mager ondervoed zwak
Thin, malnourished, and weak.

scream /skɹim/ /skɹiːm/ screams n
schreeuw
A loud, emphatic, exclamation of extreme emotion, especially horror, fear, excitement, or anger; it may comprise a word or a sustained, high-pitched vowel sound.

scream /skɹim/ /skɹiːm/ v
schreeuwen
(intransitive, also, figuratively) To cry out with a shrill voice; to utter a sudden, shout outcry, or shrill, loud cry, as in fright or extreme pain; to screech, to shriek.

scream bloody murder v
moord en brand schreeuwen
(intransitive, idiomatic) To protest loudly or angrily.

scream blue murder /ˈskɹiːm bluː ˈmɚɾɚ/ /ˈskɹiːm bluː ˈmɜː(ɹ)də(ɹ)/ /ˈskɹiːm bluː ˈmɝdɚ/ v
luidkeels protesteren
(This entry is a translation hub.) To protest loudly or angrily.

scream queen /ˈskɹim kwin/ /ˈskɹiːm kwiːn/ scream queens n
scream queen
(informal) An actress who appears in several horror films.

screamer /ˈskɹimɚ/ /ˈskɹiːmə/ screamers n
krijser schreeuwer
One who screams; one who shouts; one who sings harshly.
hoenderkoet
Any bird in the taxonomic family Anhimidae, endemic to South America, being large, bulky birds with a small downy head, long legs and large feet.

scree /skɹi/ /skɹiː/ screes n
puin puinhelling
(uncountable) Loose stony debris on a slope. [from early 18th c.]
puin
(uncountable, by extension) Similar debris made up of broken building material such as bricks, concrete, etc.

screech owl screech owls n
schreeuwuil
Any New World owl of genus Megascops.

screed /skɹid/ /skɹiːd/ screeds n
litanie
(by extension) A speech or piece of writing which contains angry and extended criticism. [from late 18th c.]
strijkstok
A tool such as a long strip of wood or other material which is drawn over a wet layer of concrete, plaster, etc., to make it smooth and flat; also, a machine that achieves this effect; a screeder.
zandcementvloer
A smooth, flat layer of concrete, plaster, or similar material, especially if acting as a base for paving stones, tiles, wooden planks, etc.

screen /skɹiːn/ [skɹ̥ʷɪi̯n] screens n
beeldscherm
The informational viewing area of electronic devices, where output is displayed.
zaal
The viewing surface or area of a movie, or moving picture or slide presentation.

screen printing n
serigrafie zeefdruk
A printing technique in which ink is forced through a woven mesh with an ink-blocking stencil on it.

screenplay /ˈskɹiːnˌpleɪ/ screenplays n
scenario
(authorship, cinematography) A script for a movie or a television show.

screensaver screensavers n
screensaver schermbeveiliger
(software) A computer program that displays aesthetic patterns or images when the computer is not being used, originally intended to prevent screenburn.

screenshot /ˈskriːn.ʃɑt/ /ˈskriːn.ʃɒt/ screenshots n
schermafbeelding schermafdruk screenshot
(computing) An image of computer or smartphone screen output at a given moment in time.

screenwriter screenwriters n
scenarioschrijver scenarioschrijfster scenarist
One who writes for the screen, who writes drama for film or television; especially a professional who knows the conventions appropriate to such work.

screw /skɹuː/ screws n
schroef
(nautical) A ship's propeller.
schroef vijs
A steam vessel propelled by a screw instead of wheels.
(slang, derogatory) An extortioner; a sharp bargainer; a skinflint.

screw /skɹuː/ v
schroeven vijzen
(transitive) To connect or assemble pieces using a screw.
neuken
(ambitransitive, vulgar, slang) To have sexual intercourse with.
naaien nakken
(transitive) To extort or practice extortion upon; to oppress by unreasonable or extortionate exactions; to put the screws on.

screw cap screw caps n
schroefdop
The cap of a bottle or jar which screws onto the threaded lip of the container.

screw it interjection
laat maar
(mildly, _, vulgar, slang) Expression of frustration or contempt.

screw thread screw threads n
draad schroefdraad
(engineering) A helical ridge formed around a cylinder, or a helical groove formed around the inner wall of a bore, used mostly on fasteners and their connection points.

screw up v
dichtknijpen
(transitive) To twist into a contorted state.
verkloten
(transitive, colloquial) To make a mess of; to ruin.

screwdriver screwdrivers n
schroevendraaier screwdriver
A hand tool or power tool which engages with the head of a screw and allows torque to be applied to turn the screw, thus driving it in or loosening it.

scribble /ˈskɹɪbəl/ v
kattebelletje; kladje krabbelen

scribe /skɹaɪb/ scribes n
schrijver kopiist
Someone who writes; a draughtsperson; a writer for another; especially, an official or public writer; an amanuensis, secretary, notary, or copyist.
schriftgeleerde
(archaic) A writer and doctor of the law; one skilled in the law and traditions; one who read and explained the law to the people.
kraspen
A very sharp, steel drawing implement used in engraving and etching, a scriber.

scrimmage /ˈskɹɪməd͡ʒ/ /ˈskɹɪmɪd͡ʒ/ scrimmages n
de bal in de 'scrimmage' plaatsen
schermutseling
A rough fight.

scrimshaw /-ˌʃɑ/ /ˈskɹɪmʃɔː/ /ˈskɹɪmˌʃɔ/ scrimshaws n
scrimshaw
(countable) A small ornamental handicraft created by carving or engraving bone (originally whalebone or whales' teeth), ivory, or other materials, formerly produced by sailors on whaling ships to pass the time on long voyages. [from mid 19th c.]
(uncountable) The manufacture of small ornamental handicrafts by carving or engraving bone, ivory, or other materials, formerly by sailors on whaling ships to pass the time on long voyages. [from mid 19th c.]

scrimshaw /-ˌʃɑ/ /ˈskɹɪmʃɔː/ /ˈskɹɪmˌʃɔ/ v
ivoor bewerken knutselen
(intransitive) To make a handicraft of scrimshaw. [from early 19th c.]

script /skɹɪpt/ scripts n
geschrift
(countable, obsolete) A writing; a written document.
handschrift
Written characters; style of writing.
schrift
(linguistics) A system of writing adapted to a particular language or set of languages.

scriptorium /skɹɪpˈtɔɹ.i.əm/ /skɹɪpˈtɔː.ɹɪəm/ scriptoria scriptoriums n
scriptorium schrijfzaal
(countable) A room set aside for the copying, writing, or illuminating of manuscripts and records, especially such a room in a monastery.

scrivener /ˈskɹɪvnə(ɹ)/ /ˈskɹɪvənəɹ/ scriveners n
schrijver
A professional writer; one whose occupation is to draw contracts or prepare writings.

scrofula /ˈskɹɒfjʊlə/ /ˈskɹɔfjələ/ scrofulae scrofulas scrofulæ n
scrofulose
(pathology) A form of tuberculosis, most common in women 30-40 years of age, tending to cause enlarged and degenerated lymph nodes, especially in the neck, and often chronic, intractable skin inflammation as well.

scroll /skɹoʊl/ scrolls n
boekrol schriftrol
A roll of paper or parchment; a writing formed into a roll.
(architectural element) An ornament formed of undulations giving off spirals or sprays, usually suggestive of plant form. Roman architectural ornament is largely of some scroll pattern.
krul
(lutherie) The carved end of a violin, viola, cello or other stringed instrument, most commonly scroll-shaped but occasionally in the form of a human or animal head.

scroll /skɹoʊl/ v
scrollen
(transitive, computing, GUI) To change one's view of data on a computer's display by moving in gradual increments, typically using a scroll bar or a scroll wheel..

scroll bar scroll bars n
schuifbalk scrollbalk
(computing, GUI) A graphical widget in the form of a horizontal or vertical bar, on the edges of a personal computer screen, that is used to move scrollable text or images.

scrotum /ˈskɹoʊ.təm/ /ˈskɹəʊ.təm/ scrota scrotums n
scrotum balzak
(anatomy) The sac of skin and muscle that contains the testicles in most mammals.

scrounge /skɹaʊnd͡ʒ/ v
bietsen
(intransitive) To obtain something of moderate or inconsequential value from another.

scrub /skɹʌb/ v
schrobben
(transitive) To rub hard; to wash with rubbing; usually, to rub with a wet brush, or with something coarse or rough, for the purpose of cleaning or brightening

scrumptious /ˈskɹʌm(p)ʃəs/ more scrumptious most scrumptious adj
lekker
Of food: delectable, delicious.

scruple /ˈskɹupəl/ /ˈskɹuːpəl/ scruples n
gewetensbezwaar scrupule gemoedsbezwaar
Hesitation to act from the difficulty of determining what is right or expedient; doubt, hesitation or unwillingness due to motives of conscience.

scrupulous /ˈskɹuː.pjə.ləs/ more scrupulous most scrupulous adj
angstvallig meticuleus scrupuleus
Exactly and carefully conducted.
Having scruples or compunctions.
Precise; exact or strict.
Wrongly feeling guilt or anxiety about one’s morality; suffering from scrupulosity.

scrutiny /ˈskɹuː.tɪ.ni/ /ˈskɹuːʔ.n̩.i/ scrutinies n
kritisch onderzoek nauwkeurig onderzoek navorsing
Intense study of someone or something.

scuba diving /ˈskuːbə ˈdaɪ.vɪŋ/ n
duiksport
(underwater diving) Underwater swimming using scuba equipment.

scuffle /ˈskʌfəl/ scuffles n
handgemeen scheldpartij schermutseling schermutselingen
A rough, disorderly fight or struggle at close quarters.
schoffel
A Dutch hoe, manipulated by both pushing and pulling.

scuffle /ˈskʌfəl/ v
roepen schelden
(intransitive) To fight or struggle confusedly at close quarters.

scull /skʌl/ sculls n
skiff
A small rowing boat, for one person.

scullery /ˈskʌləɹi/ sculleries n
bijkeuken spoelkeuken waskeuken
(archaic) A small room, next to a kitchen, where washing up and other domestic chores are done.

sculptor /ˈskʌlptɚ/ sculptors n
beeldhouwer
A person who sculpts; an artist who produces sculpture.

sculpture /ˈskʌlptj(ʊ)ə/ /ˈskʌlpt͡ʃə/ /ˈskʌlpt͡ʃɚ/ sculptures n
beeldhouwwerk beeld beeldhouwen sculptuur
(countable) A three dimensional work of art created by shaping malleable objects and letting them harden or by chipping away pieces from a rock (sculpting).
beeldhouwen sculptuur
Works of art created by sculpting, as a group.

scum /skʌm/ scums n
tuig
(derogatory, slang) A reprehensible person or persons.

scumbag scumbags n
rotzak
(informal, mildly, vulgar) A sleazy, disreputable or despicable person; lowlife.

scupper /ˈskʌp.ə/ /ˈskʌp.ɚ/ scuppers n
spuigat
(nautical) A drainage hole on the deck of a ship.

scupper /ˈskʌp.ə/ /ˈskʌp.ɚ/ v
dwarsbomen vernietigen
(British) Thwart or destroy, especially something belonging or pertaining to another.

scurrilous /ˈskɜɹələs/ /ˈskʌ.ɹə.ləs/ /ˈskʌɹələs/ more scurrilous most scurrilous adj
grofgebekt
(of a person) Given to vulgar verbal abuse; foul-mouthed.
grof vulgair
(of language) Coarse, vulgar, abusive, or slanderous.

scurry /ˈskɜɹ.i/ /ˈskʌɹ.i/ v
hollen snellen
To run with quick light steps, to scamper.

scurvy /ˈskɜːvi/ /ˈskɝvi/ scurvies n
scheurbuik
(disease) A disease caused by insufficient intake of vitamin C, leading to the formation of livid spots on the skin, spongy gums, loosening of the teeth and bleeding into the skin and from almost all mucous membranes.

scurvy-grass scurvy-grasses n
lepelblad
Any of several European plants, of the genus Cochlearia, formerly believed useful in treating scurvy.

scut /skət/ /skʊt/ /skʌt/ scuts n
wipstaart

scutch /skʌt͡ʃ/ scutches n
zwingel
(countable) A wooden implement shaped like a large knife used to separate the valuable fibres of flax or hemp by beating them and scraping from it the woody or coarse portions.

scutch /skʌt͡ʃ/ v
zwingelen
To separate the woody fibre from (flax, hemp, etc.) by beating; to swingle.

scuttle /ˈskʌ.təl/ [ˈskʌ.təɫ] [ˈskʌ.tɫ̩] [ˈskʌ.ɾəɫ] [ˈskʌ.ɾɫ̩] scuttles n
emmer kolenemmer kolenkit
A container like an open bucket (usually to hold and carry coal).

scuttle /ˈskʌ.təl/ [ˈskʌ.təɫ] [ˈskʌ.tɫ̩] [ˈskʌ.ɾəɫ] [ˈskʌ.ɾɫ̩] v
krabbelen
(intransitive) To move hastily, to scurry.
kelderen
(transitive) To deliberately sink one's ship or boat by any means, usually by order of the vessel's commander or owner.

scuttlebutt /ˈskʌtəlbʌt/ /ˈskʌtəlˌbʌt/ [-ɾəl-] scuttlebutts n
geroddel
(uncountable, originally, US, nautical, _, slang) Gossip, idle chatter; also, rumour.

scutwork n
rotwerk
Tasks that are tedious and monotonous or trivial and menial, usually inherent in the operations of a larger project.

scythe /ˈsaɪð/ /ˈsaɪθ/ scythes n
zeis
An instrument for mowing grass, grain, etc. by hand, composed of a long, curving blade with a sharp concave edge, fastened to a long handle called a snath. [before 10th century]
(historical) A scythe-shaped blade attached to ancient war chariots.
(cartomancy) The tenth Lenormand card.

scythe /ˈsaɪð/ /ˈsaɪθ/ v
maaien
(transitive) To cut off as with a scythe; to mow. [from 1590s]

sea /seɪ/ /siː/ seas n
zee
The ocean; the continuous body of salt water covering a majority of the Earth's surface.

sea anemone sea anemones n
zeeanemoon
Any of many polyps, of the order Actiniaria, which occurs in marine and estuarine habitats, and which captures its food using tentacles.

sea angel sea angels n
schelploze vleugelslak
Any of a group of small swimming sea slugs of the suborder Gymnosomata

sea bass /ˈsiːbæs/ sea bass sea basses n
zeebars europeze zeebars
Any of various species of saltwater fish in various families, or a specimen thereof, in several families in order Perciformes

sea bluebell sea bluebells n
oesterblad
Mertensia maritima, a flowering plant in the genus Boraginaceae.

sea breeze sea breezes n
zeebries
A breeze that blows off the sea on to the nearby land.

sea buckthorn sea buckthorns n
duindoorn
Any deciduous shrub of the genus Hippophae.

sea change /ˈsiːˌt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒ/ sea changes n
fundamentele verandering
(idiomatic) A profound transformation; a metamorphosis.

sea cucumber sea cucumbers n
zeekomkommer
An echinoderm of the class Holothuroidea, with an elongated body and leathery skin.

sea hare sea hares n
zeehaas
Any member of the order Aplysiamorpha or Anaspidea, large marine gastropod molluscs with a soft internal shell made of protein.

sea holly sea hollies n
blauwe zeedistel
The plant Eryngium maritimum.

sea horse sea horses n
zeepaard
Any of various small marine fish of the genus Hippocampus that have a horselike head and swim upright.

sea lamprey sea lampreys n
zeeprik zeelamprei zeenegenoog
A parasitic lamprey found in Europe and North America, Petromyzon marinus.

sea lettuce sea lettuces n
zeesla
Any of several edible seaweeds of the genus Ulva.

sea level sea levels n
zeeniveau zeespiegel
The nominal height of the surface of the oceans above which heights of geographical features and aircraft flight levels are measured.

sea lion /ˈsiː ˈlaɪən/ /ˈsiːˌlaɪən/ sea lions n
zeeleeuw
A marine mammal of any of several genera in the family Otariidae (the eared seals).

sea monster sea monsters n
kraak zeegedrocht zeemonster
(mythological creature) A large and aggressive creature living in or under the sea that attacks ships.

sea otter sea otters n
zeeotter
A marine mammal native to the northern Pacific Ocean, Enhydra lutris.

sea salt sea salts n
zeezout
salt prepared by evaporating seawater.

sea squirt sea squirts n
zakpijp
Any sessile tunicate, of the class Ascidiacea, which squirts water from two openings when touched; they are filter feeders

sea stack /ˈsi ˌstæk/ /ˈsiː ˌstæk/ sea stacks n
brandingspilaar
(chiefly, Britain, geology) A pillar of rock that rises from the ocean, formed by surrounding softer ground eroding away.

sea turtle sea turtles n
zeeschildpad
Any turtle that inhabits oceans.

sea urchin /ˈsi ˌɝtʃɪ̈n/ sea urchins n
zee-egel
Any of many marine echinoderms, of the class Echinoidea, commonly found in shallow water, having a complex chewing structure named Aristotle's lantern.

seabed seabeds n
zeebodem
The floor or bottom of the sea or ocean.

seaborgium /siːˈbɔːɹɡiəm/ n
seaborgium
A transuranic chemical element (symbol Sg) with atomic number 106

seadog seadogs n
zeerob zeebonk zeerot
A sailor accustomed to the sea.

seafarer seafarers n
zeevaarder
One who travels by sea.

seafoam seafoams n
zeeschuim
A foam created by the agitation of seawater.

seafood /ˈsiːfuːd/ seafoods n
zeevruchten zeebanket
Fish, shellfish, seaweed, and other edible aquatic life.

seal /siːl/ seals n
zeehond rob
A pinniped (Pinnipedia), particularly an earless seal (true seal) or eared seal.
zegel
A stamp used to impress a design on a soft substance such as wax.
A design or insignia usually associated with an organization or an official role.
verzegeling zegel
Something which will be visibly damaged if a covering or container is opened, and which may or may not bear an official design.
sluiting
A tight closure, secure against leakage.

seal /siːl/ v
verzegelen
(transitive) To place a seal on (a document).
(transitive) To fasten (something) so that it cannot be opened without visible damage.
(transitive) To place in a sealed container.
(transitive, chess) To place a notation of one's next move in a sealed envelope to be opened after an adjournment.

sealant /ˈsiːlənt/ sealants n
kit
Any material used to seal a surface so as to prevent passage of a fluid.

sealing wax /ˈsiːlɪŋ ˌwæks/ sealing waxes n
zegelwas
Wax formerly melted onto a letter to seal it; the picture of the sender's seal was often pressed into the wax as evidence that the letter had not been opened.

seam /siːm/ seams n
zoom
naad
(sewing) A folded-back and stitched piece of fabric; especially, the stitching that joins two or more pieces of fabric.

seaman /ˈsiːmən/ seamen n
matroos
(British, Navy) A person of the lowest rank in the Navy, below able seaman.

seamanship /ˈsiː.mənˌʃɪp/ seamanships n
zeemanschap
(nautical) Skill in, and knowledge of, the work of navigating, maintaining, and operating a vessel at sea.

seamless adj
naadloos
(not comparable) Having no seams.
Without interruption; coherent

seamlessly more seamlessly most seamlessly adv
naadloos
In a seamless manner.

seamstress /ˈsiːm(p).stɹɪs/ /ˈsɛm(p).stɹɪs/ seamstresses n
naaister
A woman who sews clothes professionally.

seaplane seaplanes n
watervliegtuig
(aircraft, nautical) Any aircraft capable of taking off from, and alighting on the surface of water.

seaport seaports n
zeehaven
A town or harbour with facilities for seagoing ships to dock and take on or discharge cargo.

seaquake seaquakes n
zeebeving

sear /sɪə(ɹ)/ /sɪɚ/ v
aanbraden dichtschroeien
(transitive) To char, scorch, or burn the surface of (something) with a hot instrument.

search /sɑː(ɹ)t͡ʃ/ /sɜːt͡ʃ/ /sɝt͡ʃ/ searches n
zoektocht speurtocht
An attempt to find something.

search /sɑː(ɹ)t͡ʃ/ /sɜːt͡ʃ/ /sɝt͡ʃ/ v
zoeken doorzoeken afzoeken
(transitive) To look in (a place) for something.
zoeken
(intransitive, followed by "for") To look thoroughly.

search engine search engines n
zoekmachine zoekmotor
(computing) An application that searches for, and retrieves, data based on some criteria, especially one that searches the Internet for documents containing specified words.

search engine optimization n
zoekmachineoptimalisatie
(internet) The use of various techniques to improve a web site's ranking in search engines in the hopes of attracting more visitors.

search warrant search warrants n
huiszoekingsbevel
(legal) A court order in the form of a warrant, authorizing the search of a home and/or other privacy-protected place(s), notably to seek unlawful possessions, evidence etc. as part of a judicial inquiry

searchable more searchable most searchable adj
doorzoekbaar
Capable of being searched, especially something that has an automated search function included.

searcher /ˈsɜː(ɹ)t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɝt͡ʃɚ/ searchers n
zoeker
One who searches.

searchlight searchlights n
zoeklicht
A light source that projects a bright beam of light in any direction, generally for military use.

seashell seashells n
schelp
The empty shell of a marine mollusk.

season /ˈsiː.zən/ seasons n
seizoen jaargetijde
A part of a year when something particular happens.
(North America, Australia, broadcasting) A group of episodes of a television or radio program broadcast in regular intervals with a long break between each group, usually with one year between the beginning of each.

season /ˈsiː.zən/ v
zich aanpassen
(transitive) To habituate, accustom, or inure (someone or something) to a particular use, purpose, or circumstance.
kruiden
(transitive) To flavour food with spices, herbs or salt.
rijp worden rijpen zich aanpassen
(intransitive) To become mature; to grow fit for use; to become adapted to a climate.

season finale season finales n
seizoensfinale

seasonal worker seasonal workers n
seizoenarbeider

seat /siːt/ seats n
zetel
The horizontal portion of a chair or other furniture designed for sitting.
(figuratively) A membership in an organization, particularly a representative body.
The location of a governing body.
(law, E&W) One of a series of departmental placements given to a trainee solicitor as part of their training contract.
zitplaats
A place in which to sit.
zitvlak zitmeubel
The part of an object or individual (usually the buttocks) directly involved in sitting.

seat at the table n
inspraak

seat belt seat belts n
veiligheidsriem veiligheidsgordel
A restraining belt attached to a vehicle seat and fastened around occupants in order to keep them in place and decelerate them smoothly rather than suddenly in an accident, mitigating the risk of injury from uncontrolled impact with injurious objects.

seat cushion seat cushions n
zitkussen
Something you can sit on, or an integral part of a seat (e.g. on a bus or train).

seat of government seats of government n
regeringszetel
The location that is the centre of authority to govern; usually the capital city of an area.

seat post seat posts n
zadelpen

seat stay seat stays n
staande achtervork
One of the two bicycle frame tubes running diagonally downward from the top of the seat tube to the rear dropouts.

seawall seawalls n
zeedijk
A coastal defence in the form of a wall or an embankment.

seaward /ˈsiːwə(ɹ)d/ adj
zeewaarts
Being in or facing towards the sea, as opposed to the land.

seaward /ˈsiːwə(ɹ)d/ adv
zeewaarts
In the direction of the sea, toward the sea.

seawater seawaters n
zeewater
The saltwater of a sea or ocean.

seaweed seaweeds n
zeewier
Any of numerous marine plants and algae, such as a kelp.

sebaceous gland sebaceous glands n
talgklier
(anatomy) A gland of the skin which secretes an oily substance, sebum, usually into a hair follicle near the surface of the skin.

sebum /ˈsibm̩/ seba sebums n
talg
(physiology) A thick oily substance, secreted by the sebaceous glands of the skin, that consists of fat, keratin and cellular debris.

secede /sɪˈsiːd/ v
zich afscheiden
(intransitive) To split from or to withdraw from membership of a political union, an alliance or an organisation.
(transitive, uncommon) To split or to withdraw one or more constituent entities from membership of a political union, an alliance or an organisation.

secession /səˈsɛʃən/ secessions n
afscheiding secessie afscheiden separatie
The act of seceding.

secluded /səˈkluːdɪd/ more secluded most secluded adj
afgezonderd
Hidden, isolated, remote.

second /ˈsɛk.(ə)nd/ /ˈsɛk.(ə)nt/ /ˈsɛkənd/ /ˈsɛkɪnd/ adj
tweede seconde
Number-two; following after the first one with nothing between them. The ordinal number corresponding to the cardinal number two.

second /ˈsɛk.(ə)nd/ /ˈsɛk.(ə)nt/ /ˈsɛkənd/ /ˈsɛkɪnd/ adv
op een na
(with superlative) After the first; at the second rank.

second /səˈkɑnd/ /səˈkɒnd/ /ˈsɛk.(ə)nd/ /ˈsɛk.(ə)nt/ seconds n
ondersteuner secondant
One who supports another in a contest or combat, such as a dueller's assistant.
ondersteuner
One who supports or seconds a motion, or the act itself, as required in certain meetings to pass judgement etc.

second /ˈsɛk.(ə)nd/ /ˈsɛk.(ə)nt/ seconds n
seconde moment ogenblik
A unit of time historically and commonly defined as a sixtieth of a minute which the International System of Units more precisely defines as the duration of 9,192,631,770 periods of radiation corresponding to the transition between two hyperfine levels of caesium-133 in a ground state at a temperature of absolute zero and at rest.
(informal) A short, indeterminate amount of time.
seconde
A unit of angle equal to one-sixtieth of a minute of arc or one part in 3600 of a degree.

second /ˈsɛk.(ə)nd/ /ˈsɛk.(ə)nt/ /ˈsɛkənd/ /ˈsɛkɪnd/ seconds n
tweede keus
(usually, in the plural) A manufactured item that, though still usable, fails to meet quality control standards.
herkansing
A chance or attempt to achieve what should have been done the first time, usually indicating success this time around. (See second-guess.)
secunde seconde
(music) The interval between two adjacent notes in a diatonic scale (either or both of them may be raised or lowered from the basic scale via any type of accidental).

second /səˈkɑnd/ /səˈkɒnd/ /ˈsɛk.(ə)nd/ /ˈsɛk.(ə)nt/ v
bijvallen ondersteunen
(Should we move, merge or split(+) this sense?) (transitive) To agree as a second person to (a proposal), usually to reach a necessary quorum of two. (This may come from etymology 1 above.)

second chance second chances n
tweede kans
An opportunity to redeem oneself after a previous error or failure.

second coming second comings n
wederkomst tweede komst
(Christianity) The prophesied return of Jesus Christ.

second cousin second cousins n
achterneef achternicht
A grandchild of a grandparent's sibling.
A relative who has with the other person only two great-grandparents in common, but where the parents and grandparents are different.

second derivative second derivatives n
tweede afgeleide

second hand /ˈsɛkənd ˌhænd/ second hands n
secondewijzer
On a clock or watch, the hand or pointer that shows the number of seconds that have passed.

second lieutenant second lieutenants n
tweede luitenant
The lowest rank of a commissioned officer in the United States Army, United States Air Force, or United States Marine Corps, below a first lieutenant. The rank of second lieutenant is equivalent to the naval rank of ensign.

second person second persons n
tweede persoon
(grammar) The form of a verb used when the subject of a sentence is the audience. In English, the second person is used with the pronouns thou and you. In many languages the singular, applying to one person, and plural, applying to several people, are distinct.

second-class adj
tweedeklas
(negative connotation) Inferior in quality or standing.

second-degree adj
tweedegraads- van de tweede graad
(of burns) An level of moderate damage, typically involving painful blistering of the skin.

second-growth forest second-growth forests n
secundair bos
(forestry) A forest which has been harvested and is regrowing.

second-hand smoke n
tweedehandse rook
The smoke from cigarettes, especially in an enclosed environment, in which any individual, including non-smokers could breathe.

second-rate adj
tweedeklas
(idiomatic) Of mediocre quality; not first-rate.

secondary /ˈsɛkənd(ə)ɹɪ/ /ˈsɛkənˌdɛɹi/ more secondary most secondary adj
secundair
Next in order to the first or primary; of second place in origin, rank, etc.
plaatsvervangend
(geology) Produced by alteration or deposition subsequent to the formation of the original rock mass.

secondary education n
secundair onderwijs
Education that follows primary education and leads to either employment or college / university education.

secondary school secondary schools n
middelbare school school voor voortgezet onderwijs secundaire school

secondary sector secondary sectors n
industriesector secundaire sector
(economics) The sector of the economy that principally uses raw materials produced by the primary sector for sale and use by other sectors.

secondary source secondary sources n
secundaire bron
(historiography) A study of past events or a past author written from the perspective of a later period of time; a document that draws on one or more historical primary sources and interprets or analyses them, including documents such as newspapers whose accuracy is open to question.

secondhand /ˈsɛk(ə)nd hand/ adj
tweedehands occasie occasion
(of goods) Not new; previously owned and used by another.

secondment /səˈkɒn(d)mənt/ secondments n
detachering
The process or state of being seconded, the temporary transfer of a person from their normal duty to another assignment.

secrecy /ˈsiːkɹəsi/ secrecies n
geheimhouding
Concealment; the condition of being secret or hidden.

secret /ˈsiːkɹət/ /ˈsiːkɹɛt/ /ˈsiːkɹɪt/ more secret most secret adj
geheim
Being or kept hidden. [from late 14th c.]

secret /ˈsiːkɹət/ /ˈsiːkɹɛt/ /ˈsiːkɹɪt/ secrets n
geheim geheimenis
(countable) A piece of knowledge that is hidden and intended to be kept hidden. [from late 14th c.]

secret agent secret agents n
geheim agent agent spion
A member of an intelligence agency whose identity or affiliation is kept confidential.

secret police n
geheime politie
A police force operating in secrecy and outside the normal boundaries of law and hidden from the public, usually in support of a totalitarian government's political policies to suppress political dissent through the use of methods including intimidation, violence, and surveillance. [1823]

secret service secret services n
geheime dienst
A governmental agency that deals with espionage and other acts of secrecy.

secret society secret societies n
geheim genootschap
A club, fraternal organization, or other association which admits only selected individuals as members, whose meetings and practices are often ritualistic and not public, and which often has the purpose of furthering the social or economic opportunities of its members.

secretariat /ˌsɛkɹəˈtɛəɹɪət/ /ˌsɛkɹəˈtɛɹi.ət/ secretariats n
kabinet ministerie
The office or department of a government secretary.

secretary /ˈsɛk.(ɹ)əˌtɛɹ.i/ /ˈsɛk.ɹə.tə.ɹi/ /ˈsɛk.ɹə.tɹi/ [ˈsɛk.(ɹ)əˌtʰɛɹ.i] secretaries n
secretaresse secretaris
A person who keeps records, takes notes and handles general clerical work.
(often, capitalized) The head of a department of government.

secretary bird /ˈsɛkɹəˌtɛɹɪ bɜːd/ secretary birds n
secretarisvogel secretaris
A large terrestrial bird of prey, Sagittarius serpentarius, native to Africa with very long legs that preys on reptiles, especially snakes.

secrete /sɪˈkɹiːt/ v
ontfutselen ontvreemden stelen verbergen verduisteren verstoppen
afscheiden
(physiology, transitive, of organs, glands, etc.) To extract a substance from blood, sap, or similar to produce and emit waste for excretion or for the fulfilling of a physiological function.

secretion /sɪˈkriːʃ(ə)n/ secretions n
secretie
(uncountable) the act of secreting a substance, especially from a gland

secretive /ˈsiːkɹətɪv/ /ˈsiːkɹɪtɪv/ more secretive most secretive adj
geheimzinnig gereserveerd gesloten
Having an inclination to secrecy

secretly /ˈsiː.kɹət.li/ /ˈsiː.kɹɪt.li/ adv
stiekem
In secret, covertly.

sect /sɛkt/ sects n
sekte afscheiding
An offshoot of a larger religion or denomination.

sectarian /sɛkˈtɛəɹi.ən/ /sɛkˈtɛɹi.ən/ more sectarian most sectarian adj
sektarisch
Of, relating to, or partial to a sect.

section /ˈsɛkʃən/ sections n
snijding
A cutting; a part cut out from the rest of something.
afdeling sectie
A part, piece, subdivision of anything.
paragraaf passage
A part of a document, especially a major#Adjective part; often notated with §.

sector /ˈsɛk.təɹ/ sectors n
sector
A field of economic activity.

secular /ˈsɛkjələɹ/ /ˈsɛkjʊlə/ more secular most secular adj
seculier wereldlijk
Not specifically religious; lay or civil, as opposed to clerical.

secularism /ˈsɛkjʊləˌɹɪzəm/ secularisms n
secularisme
Neutrality towards all religions.

secularization secularizations n
secularisatie
The transformation of a society from close identification with religious values and institutions toward non-religious (or "irreligious") values and secular institutions.

security /səˈkjɔɹ.ɪˌti/ /səˈkjʊɹ.ɪˌti/ /sɪˈkjɔːɹəti/ /sɪˈkjʊəɹəti/ [səˈkjɔɹ.ɪˌɾi] [səˈkjʊɹ.ɪˌɾi] securities n
veiligheid zekerheid
(uncountable) The condition of not being threatened, especially physically, psychologically, emotionally, or financially.
beveiliging
(countable) Something that secures.
veiligheidsdienst
An organization or department responsible for providing security by enforcing laws, rules, and regulations as well as maintaining order.
waardepapier
(finance, often, in plural) A tradeable financial asset, such as a share of stock.W
onderpand
(finance) Property etc. temporarily relinquished to guarantee repayment of a loan.

security guard security guards n
bewaker
A person who is employed to provide security for people or property.

security hole security holes n
veiligheidslek
(computer security) A security vulnerability in a computer system.

security service security services n
Geheime dienst
A government organization established to protect its nation and its secrets from enemies.

sedan chair sedan chairs n
draagstoel
A small litter or palanquin, seating a single person, often borne on two poles and carried by two people.

sedative /ˈsɛdətɪv/ more sedative most sedative adj
kalmerend
(pharmaceutical effect) Calming, soothing, inducing sleep, tranquilizing

sedative /ˈsɛdətɪv/ sedatives n
kalmeringsmiddel
(pharmaceutical drug) An agent or drug that sedates, having a calming or soothing effect, or inducing sleep.

sedentary /ˈsɛd.ən.tə.ɹi/ /ˈsɛd.ən.tɛɹ.i/ /ˈsɛd.ən.tɹi/ more sedentary most sedentary adj
sedentair
Not moving; relatively still; staying in the vicinity.
sedentair stilzittend
(medicine, of a job, lifestyle, etc.) Not moving much; sitting around.

seder /ˈseɪdə/ /ˈseɪdɚ/ sedarim seders sidarim siddarim n
seder
(Judaism) The ceremonial meal held on the first night or two nights of Passover.

sedge /sɛd͡ʒ/ sedges n
zegge
Any plant of the genus Carex, the true sedge, perennial, endogenous herbs, often growing in dense tufts in marshy places. They have triangular jointless stems, a spiked inflorescence, and long grasslike leaves which are usually rough on the margins and midrib. There are several hundred species.

sedge warbler sedge warblers n
rietzanger
A small European warbler, Acrocephalus schoenobaenus, family Acrocephalidae, that winters in sub-Saharan Africa

sediment /ˈsɛd.ɪ.mənt/ v
sedimenteren
(intransitive) To be deposited as a sediment.

sedimentary rock sedimentary rocks n
afzettingsgesteente sedimentair gesteente
(geology) One of the major groups of rock that makes up the crust of the Earth; formed by the deposition of either the weathered remains of other rocks, the results of biological activity, or precipitation from solution.

sedition /sɛˈdɪ.ʃən/ seditions n
opruiing
Organized incitement of rebellion or civil disorder against authority or the state, usually by speech or writing.
opstand opruiing
Insurrection or rebellion.

seditious /səˈdɪʃəs/ more seditious most seditious adj
opruiend opstandig
Of, related to, or being involved in sedition.

seduce /sɪˈd(j)uːs/ /sɪˈdjuːs/ v
verleiden versieren
(transitive) To entice or induce (someone) to engage in a sexual relationship. [1550s]

seduction /sɪˈdʌk.ʃn̩/ seductions n
verleiding
The act of seducing.

seductress seductor seductresses n
vamp verleidster
A woman who seduces.

sedulous /ˈsɛdjʊ-/ /ˈsɛd͡ʒələs/ /ˈsɛd͡ʒʊləs/ more sedulous most sedulous adj
onverdroten
Of a person: diligent in application or pursuit; constant and persevering in business or in endeavours to effect a goal; steadily industrious.

see /ˈsi/ /ˈsiː/ sees n
bisdom
a diocese, archdiocese; a region of a church, generally headed by a bishop, especially an archbishop.

see /ˈsi/ /ˈsiː/ v
zien aanschouwen bekijken bezien
(transitive) To perceive or detect someone or something with the eyes, or as if by sight.
begrijpen zien
(figuratively) To understand.

see also phraseologicalUnit
zie ook
A suggestion that other topics of study are related to a current topic.

see off v
uitlaten uitwuiven
To accompany someone to a point of departure; to ensure someone departs safely.

see past the end of one's nose v
verder kijken dan zijn neus lang is verder zien dan zijn neus lang is
(idiomatic, chiefly in the negative) To have insight into underlying facts or consequences; to possess common sense or a vision for the future.

see the forest for the trees v
door de bomen het bos niet meer zien
(idiomatic, chiefly in the negative) To discern an overall pattern from a mass of detail; to see the big picture, or the broader, more general situation.

see the light v
het licht zien
(idiomatic, religious) To undergo a spiritual conversion.
(idiomatic) To gain an understanding of something previously not understood, especially in a sudden insight.

see through v
doorgronden
doorheen zien
(transitive) To perceive visually through something transparent.
volhouden
(transitive, idiomatic) To do something until it is finished; to continue working on (something) until it is finished.

see you /ˈsiː juː/ /ˈsiː jə/ phraseologicalUnit
later mazzel
(informal) see you later

see you later phraseologicalUnit
later tot later tot straks tot zo zie je later
(idiomatic) A phrase used at parting, and not necessarily implying that the person being addressed will be seen later by the speaker.

see you later alligator phraseologicalUnit
aju paraplu
(slang) au revoir, see you soon

see you soon interjection
tot direct tot straks tot ziens! tot zo
Goodbye; something said at a farewell, not necessarily literally meaning that the speaker will see the hearer(s) again.

see you tomorrow phraseologicalUnit
tot morgen
Used as a farewell, stating that the speaker and interlocutor(s) will see each other the next day.

seed /siːd/ seeds n
zaad
(countable) Any small seed-like fruit.
(now, _, rare) Offspring, descendants, progeny.
zaad sperma
(uncountable) Semen.

seed coat seed coats n
zaadmantel
(botany) The protective outer cover of a seed

seed library seed libraries n
zadenbibliotheek

seed money seed moneys seed monies n
aanloopkrediet aanloopsubsidie
(finance) Money used to set up a new business venture.

seed plant seed plants n
zaadplant
(botany) A plant which reproduces by breading seeds in the wide sense of the term, including spores etc.

seed stock seed stocks n
zaaigoed
(literally) A stock of seed.
(figuratively) Any source of new (notably young) individuals, especially those used for breeding
plantgoed
Any supply for planting in general.

seed vault seed vaults n
zadenbank
A place used for storage of seeds as a source for planting in case seed reserves or biodiversity elsewhere are destroyed.

seedeater seedeaters n
zaadeter
(literally) An individual or species which eats seeds.
A bird species which feeds mainly on seeds.

seedful more seedful most seedful adj
zaadrijk
Full of seed, richly bearing seed.

seedling /ˈsiːdlɪŋ/ seedlings n
zaailing
(botany) A young plant grown from seed.

seedy /ˈsiːdi/ seedier seediest adj
zaad
Full of seeds.
louche verwaarloosd
(figurative) Disreputable, run-down.
onverzorgd slordig vies
Untidy; unkempt.
ellendig slecht
Infirm; unwell; gone to seed.
ellendig miserabel slecht
Suffering the effects of a hangover.

seeing is believing proverb
eerst zien, dan geloven zien is geloven
(idiomatic) You need to see something to believe it; visible facts cannot be denied.
(idiomatic) I am sceptical about your claim.

seek /siːk/ v
zoeken nastreven
(transitive) To try to reach or come to; to go to; to resort to.

seek and ye shall find proverb
wie zoekt, die vindt zoekt en gij zult vinden
Something can be found if it is looked for.

seeker /ˈsikɚ/ /ˈsiːkə/ seekers n
zoeker
One who seeks.

seem /siːm/ v
schijnen lijken
(copulative) To appear; to look outwardly; to be perceived as.

seemly /ˈsiːmli/ seemlier seemliest adj
correct fatsoenlijk passend
(of behavior) Appropriate; suited to the occasion or purpose; becoming.

seepage seepages n
kwel
Water that has seeped or oozed through a porous soil.

seer /sɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈsiːə(ɹ)/ seers n
helderziende ziener
One who foretells the future; a clairvoyant, prophet, soothsayer or diviner.
ooggetuige
One who sees something; an eyewitness.

seersucker /ˈsɪəˌsʌk.ə/ /ˈsɪɹˌsʌk.ɚ/ seersuckers n
bobbeltjesstof gestreept cloqué

seesaw /ˈsi.sɔ/ /ˈsiː.sɑː/ /ˈsiː.sɔː/ seesaws n
wip wipwap
A structure composed of a plank, balanced in the middle, used as a game in which one person goes up as the other goes down.

seesaw /ˈsi.sɔ/ /ˈsiː.sɑː/ /ˈsiː.sɔː/ v
wippen wipwappen
(intransitive) To use a seesaw.

seethe /sið/ /siːð/ v
bruisen van aktiviteit
Of a place: to be filled with many people or things moving about actively; to buzz with activity; also, of people or things: to move about actively in a crowd or group.
koken zieden
Of a liquid or other substance, or a container holding it: to be boiled (vigorously); to become boiling hot.
schuimen
Of a liquid, vapour, etc., or a container holding it: to foam or froth in an agitated manner, as if boiling.
zieden
Of a person: to be in an agitated or angry mental state, often in a way that is not obvious to others.

segment /sɛɡˈmɛnt/ /ˈsɛɡ.mənt/ /ˈsɛɡmɛnt/ segments n
segment
A length of some object.

segregate /ˈsɛɡɹəɡət/ /ˈsɛɡɹəˌɡeɪt/ v
afzonderen
(transitive) To separate, especially by social policies that directly or indirectly keep races or ethnic groups apart.

segue /ˈsɛɡweɪ/ segues n
overgang
An instance of segueing, a transition.

segue /ˈsɛɡweɪ/ v
thema van wisselen
To move smoothly from one state or subject to another.

seine /seɪn/ seines n
zegen
A long net having floats attached at the top and sinkers (weights) at the bottom, used in shallow water for catching fish.

seisin seisins n
weer
(law, historical) An entitlement to a freehold estate with a right to immediate possession; dates from feudal times but is still used in technical discussions of real property law today.

seismicity seismicities n
seismiciteit
(geology) A measure or a degree of how seismic a region is or how prone it is to earthquakes.

seismological adj
seismologisch
Relating to seismology.

seismologist seismologists n
seismologe seismoloog
A person who is skilled at, professes, or practices seismology.

seismology /saɪs.ˈmɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /saɪs.ˈmɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /saɪzˈmɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /saɪzˈmɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ n
seismologie
The study of the vibration of the Earth's interior caused by natural and unnatural sources, such as earthquakes.

seize /siːz/ v
grijpen aangrijpen pakken vangen
(transitive) To deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture.
grijpen aangrijpen
(transitive) To take advantage of (an opportunity or circumstance).
in beslag nemen beslag leggen op
(transitive) To take possession of (by force, law etc.).

seize the day v
pluk de dag
(idiomatic) To enjoy the present and not worry about the future; to live for the moment.

seldom /ˈsɛldəm/ more seldom most seldom seldomer seldomest adj
ongewoon
(archaic) Rare; infrequent.

seldom /ˈsɛldəm/ more seldom most seldom seldomer seldomest adv
zelden
Infrequently, rarely.

select /sɪˈlɛkt/ more select most select adj
select
Privileged, specially selected.

select /sɪˈlɛkt/ v
uitkiezen selecteer
To choose one or more elements of a set, especially a set of options.

selenate selenates n
selenaat
(chemistry) any salt or ester of selenic acid

selenium /səˈliːni.əm/ /sɪˈliːni.əm/ seleniums n
seleen selenium
A nonmetallic chemical element (symbol Se) with an atomic number of 34, used mainly in glassmaking and pigments and as a semiconductor.

selenocentric adj
selenocentrisch
(astronomy) Having the moon at the center.

selenology /sɛliːˈnɒləd͡ʒɪ/ selenologies n
selenologie
(chiefly) The scientific study of the Moon’s movements in the heavens and the kinetic influences it has upon and it receives from other astronomical bodies.

self /sɛf/ /sɛlf/ selfs selves n
zelf
An individual person as the object of the person's own reflective consciousness (plural selves).

self-abasement self-abasements n
zelfvernedering
The abasement of oneself.

self-abnegation self-abnegations n
zelfontzegging zelfverloochening

self-absorbed more self-absorbed most self-absorbed adj
in zichzelf verdiept met alleen aandacht voor zichzelf
Overly concerned about oneself, to the point of ignoring the feelings of others.

self-acceptance n
zelfaanvaarding zelfacceptatie
(psychology) The acceptance of self in spite of weaknesses or deficiencies.

self-actualization self-actualizations n
zelfactualisering
Psychological development that can be achieved when all basic and mental needs are fulfilled. [1950 to date]

self-assessment self-assessments n
zelfinzicht
assessment of oneself (especially of one's income tax)

self-assured more self-assured most self-assured adj
zelfverzekerd
confident in one's own abilities

self-care n
zelfzorg
The care given to oneself, especially to maintain one's physical or psychological well-being.

self-complacent more self-complacent most self-complacent adj
zelfingenomen
Complacently self-satisfied

self-confidence self-confidences n
zelfvertrouwen zelfverzekerdheid
The state or degree of being self-confident: believing in one's own abilities.

self-confident more self-confident most self-confident adj
zelfverzekerd
Confident in one's own abilities.

self-conscious more self-conscious most self-conscious adj
zelfbewust
Aware of oneself as an individual being.
onzeker
Uncomfortably over-conscious of one's appearance or behaviour; socially ill at ease.

self-control /ˌsɛlf kənˈtɹoʊl/ /ˌsɛlf kənˈtɹəʊl/ self-controls n
zelfcontrole
The ability to control one's desires and impulses; willpower.

self-critical /sɛlfˈkɹɪtɪkəl/ more self-critical most self-critical adj
zelfkritisch
Capable of criticizing oneself; able to find mistakes and possibilities for improvement in one's own work.

self-defense self-defenses n
zelfverdediging
The means of defending oneself from physical attack.

self-denial self-denials n
zelfverloochening
Action that sacrifices one's own benefit for the good of others.

self-deprecation n
zelfspot
The disparagement of one's own self.

self-determination /ˌsɛlfdɪˌtɜː(ɹ)mɪˈneɪʃən/ n
zelfbeschikking
(politics) The political independence of a people

self-driving adj
zelfrijdend
Of a motor vehicle: equipped with sensors and computer technology to allow it to drive without a human operator.

self-educated v
autodidact
having learned without the direction of a teacher

self-esteem /ˌsɛlf.əˈstiːm/ self-esteems n
eigenwaarde zelfvertrouwen gevoel van eigenwaarde zelfrespect
Confidence in one's own worth; self-respect.

self-evidence n
duidelijkheid vanzelfsprekendheid
The quality of being self-evident.

self-evident adj
vanzelfsprekend
Obviously true, and requiring no proof, argument or explanation.

self-help n
zelfhelp zelfhulp
The practice of bettering oneself without relying on the assistance of others.

self-image self-images n
zelfbeeld
A person's own view of themselves and their own character and worth.

self-immolation self-immolations n
zelfverbranding
The act of setting oneself on fire, especially as a form of protest.

self-improvement self-improvements n
persoonlijke ontwikkeling
The following of a disciplined programme to improve one's physical health, mental health or character.

self-interested more self-interested most self-interested adj
baatzuchtig
Having self-interest; particularly concerned for oneself.

self-knowledge /ˈsɛlfˌnɑl.ɪdʒ/ /ˈsɛlfˌnɒl.ɪdʒ/ n
zelfkennis
Knowledge or insight into one's own nature and abilities.

self-made adj
zelfgemaakt
(of a thing) Made by oneself instead of bought or taken over.

self-medication n
automedicatie zelfmedicatie
Medication of oneself without professional advice in order to treat a real or imagined condition.

self-mockery self-mockeries n
zelfspot

self-pity n
zelfbeklag zelfmedelijden
A feeling of pity for oneself.

self-pitying more self-pitying most self-pitying adj
zelfmedelijdend
Pitying oneself; marked by self-pity.

self-plagiarism self-plagiarisms n
zelfplagiaat
Reuse of words, ideas, or artistic expression from material one had previously published or submitted, especially without acknowledgment of their earlier publication or submission.

self-portrait self-portraits n
zelfportret
The bust of an artist by the artist him/herself; a portrait of the painter who painted it.

self-possession n
zelfvertrouwen
confidence in one's own powers
kalmte zelfbeheersing
calmness and composure, especially when under stress

self-preservation /ˌsɛlfˌpɹɛzɜˈɹ.veɪ.ʃən/ n
zelfbehoud
The instinctive behaviour that protects oneself from harm.

self-quarantine /ˌsɛlfˈkwɒɹəntiːn/ self-quarantines n
thuisquarantaine zelfquarantaine
(epidemiology) Isolation by avoiding physical contact with other individuals, especially in order to reduce the transmission of a contagious disease.

self-raising adj
zelfrijzend
(of flour) Capable of rising without added leavening agent.

self-raising flour self-raising flours n
bakmeel zelfrijzend
(UK, Australia, South Africa, cooking) A type of flour that contains an agent, such as baking powder, which makes baked goods expand and rise when cooked. Equivalent to American English "self-rising flour".

self-reference v
zelfreferentie
(transitive, uncommon) To reference itself or oneself.

self-reliant more self-reliant most self-reliant adj
zelfredzaam
Reliant upon oneself; trusting to one's own powers or judgment.

self-respect n
zelfrespect
The knowledge of one's own worth, valuing one's self; pride.

self-righteousness n
eigengerechtigheid zelfgenoegzaamheid
Confidence in one's own righteousness, self-assurance, smug.

self-satisfied more self-satisfied most self-satisfied adj
zelfingenomen
Satisfied with oneself, especially over-satisfied; smug; slightly arrogant.

self-service n
zelfbediening
(often, attributive) The practice of serving oneself, usually when purchasing items.

self-study v
zelfstudie
(intransitive, rare) To study without the aid of a formal educational institution.

self-sufficiency n
zelfvoorziening
The condition of being self-sufficient.

self-sufficient more self-sufficient most self-sufficient adj
zelfvoorzienend
Able to provide for oneself independently of others; not needing external support. [from 16th c.]

selfhood selfhoods n
individualiteit
(philosophy, psychology) State of having a distinct identity, or being an individual distinct from others; individuality.
persoonlijkheid
The fully developed self; one's personality, character.

selfie /ˈsɛlfi/ selfies n
selfie otofoto
(informal, mobile phones) A photographic self-portrait, especially one taken manually (not using a timer, tripod etc.) with a small camera or mobile phone.

selfie stick selfie sticks n
selfiestick selfiestok
(mobile phones) An extendable monopod arm onto which a smartphone or camera can be mounted in order to take wide-angle photographs of oneself.

selfish /ˈsɛlf.ɪʃ/ [ˈsɛɫ̥fɪʃ] more selfish most selfish selfisher selfishest adj
egoïstisch zelfzuchtig
Having regard for oneself above others’ well-being.

selfishness /ˈsɛl.fɪʃ.nəs/ selfishnesses n
eigenheid zelfheid
the quality of being selfish; the condition of putting one's own interests before those of others.

selfsame /ˈsɛlfseɪm/ /ˈsɛlfˌseɪm/ /ˌsɛlfˈseɪm/ adj
dezelfde identieke
Chiefly preceded by the: precisely the same; the very same; the same not only in being similar but in being identical.

sell /sɛl/ v
verkopen
(transitive, ditransitive, intransitive) To transfer goods or provide services in exchange for money.

sell like hot cakes v
verkopen als zoete broodjes als warme broodjes over de toonbank gaan
(intransitive, idiomatic) To be sold in large numbers quickly.

sell out v
uitverkopen
To sell all of a product that is in stock.

seller /ˈsɛlə/ /ˈsɛlɚ/ sellers n
verkoopster verkoper
Someone who sells; a vendor; a clerk.

selling price selling prices n
verkoopprijs
(business) The price at which an item is actually sold.

selvage /ˈsɛlvɪd͡ʒ/ selvages n
zelfkant
(weaving) The edge of a woven fabric, where the weft (side-to-side) threads run around the warp (top to bottom) threads, creating a finished edge.

semantic /səˈmæntək/ /sɪˈmæntɪk/ adj
semantisch
Of or relating to semantics or the meanings of words. [from late 19th c.]

semantic field semantic fields n
betekenisveld semantisch veld
(linguistics, translation studies) A group of words which all relate to the same subject or concept, or to overlapping aspects thereof.

semantic loan semantic loans n
betekenisontlening

semantic shift semantic shifts n
betekenisverandering
(linguistics) A change in the meaning of a word over time.

semantics /sɪˈmæntɪks/ semantics n
semantiek betekenisleer
The individual meanings of words, as opposed to the overall meaning of a passage.

semaphore /ˈsɛm.əˌfɔɹ/ /ˈsɛm.əˌfɔː/ semaphores n
semafoor
(figurative) A visual system for transmitting information using the above equipment; especially, by means of two flags held one in each hand, using an alphabetic and numeric code based on the position of the signaller's arms; flag semaphore.
(computing) A bit, token, fragment of code, or some other mechanism which is used to restrict access to a shared function or device to a single process at a time, or to synchronize and coordinate events in different processes.

semaphore /ˈsɛm.əˌfɔɹ/ /ˈsɛm.əˌfɔː/ v
seinen signaleren
(ambitransitive, figurative) To signal using, or as if using, a semaphore, with the implication that it is done nonverbally.

semblance /ˈsɛm.bləns/ semblances n
gelijkheid
likeness, similarity; the quality of being similar.

semelfactive aspect semelfactive aspects n
semelfactief
(grammar) A subclass of perfective verbs that denotes a momentary or punctiliar action (e.g., to sneeze, to blink).

semen /ˈsiːmən/ semens n
sperma
A sticky, milky fluid produced in male reproductive organs that contains the reproductive cells.

semester /sɪˈmɛstə/ /sɪˈmɛstɚ/ semesters n
semester
Half of a school year (US) or academic year such as autumn or spring semester.

semi-detached semi-detacheds n
twee-onder-een-kapper twee-onder-een-kapwoning
Such a house.

semi-learned borrowing semi-learned borrowings n
halfgeleerde ontlening

semi-official adj
officieus
Having some degree of official authority.

semi-trailer semi-trailers n
oplegger
A trailer without front axle and with wheels only at the trailing end, designed to be pulled via a pivoting arrangement which also partially supports its weight.

semiannual adj
halfjaarlijks halfjaarlijkse
Biannual: occurring twice a year

semibreve semibreves n
hele noot
(music) A musical note four beats long in 4/4 time; a whole note (US)

semicolon /-ˈkəʊlɒn/ /ˈsɛmikoʊlən/ /ˌsɛmiˈkəʊlən/ semicola semicolons n
puntkomma kommapunt
The punctuation mark ;.

semiconductor semiconductors n
halfgeleider
(physics) A substance with electrical properties intermediate between a good conductor and a good insulator.

semifinal semifinals n
halve finale
A competition that narrows a field of contestants (semifinalists) to a set of finalists, for a subsequent final.

seminal /ˈsɛmɪnəl/ more seminal most seminal adj
zaad
Of or relating to seed or semen.
creatief vruchtbaar
Creative or having the power to originate.
baanbrekend belangrijk invloedrijk
Highly influential, especially in some original way, and providing a basis for future development or research.

semiotic /ˌsɛmiːˈɒtɪk/ adj
semiotisch
Of or relating to semiotics or to semantics.

semiotician semioticians n
semioticus
One who studies semiotics or semantics

semiotics /ˌsiː.maɪˈɑt.ɪks/ /ˌsiː.miˈɑt.ɪks/ /ˌsɛm.iˈɑt.ɪks/ /ˌsɛm.iˈɒt.ɪks/ n
semiotiek
The study of signs and symbols, especially as means of language or communication.

semipalmated sandpiper semipalmated sandpipers n
grijze strandloper
A type of sandpiper, (Calidris pusilla)

semivowel semivowels n
halfvocaal halfklinker
(phonetics) A sound in speech which has some qualities of a consonant and some qualities of a vowel.

semla /ˈsɛmlə/ semlas n
semla
A pastry with a cream and almond paste filling, traditionally eaten on Shrove Tuesday in Sweden, Finland and Estonia.

semolina /ˌsɛməˈliːnə/ semolinas n
griesmeel
Coarse grains produced at an intermediate stage of wheat flour milling.

semolina pudding semolina puddings n
griesmeelpudding
A soft dessert made by boiling a mixture of semolina, sugar and flavourings in milk.

senate /ˈsenət/ /ˈsɛnət/ /ˈsɛnɪt/ senates n
senaat
In some bicameral legislative systems, the upper house or chamber.

senator /ˈsɛn.ə.tə/ /ˈsɛn.ə.tɚ/ senators n
senator
A member, normally elected, in the house or chamber of a legislature called a senate, as, for instance, the legislatures of the United States and Canada.

send /sɛnd/ v
zenden sturen verzenden opsturen
(transitive, ditransitive) To make something (such as an object or message) go from one place to another (or to someone).

send off v
een rode kaart geven wegsturen
(sports) To show someone a red card, and dismiss them from the playing area.

send-up /ˈsɛndˌʌp/ send-ups n
parodie persiflage
A satirical imitation of a work of art or a genre.

sender /ˈsɛndɚ/ senders n
afzender
Someone who sends.

senescence /səˈnɛsəns/ /sɪˈnɛsəns/ senescences n
verouderingsproces
(biology) The state or process of ageing, especially in humans; old age.

senile /ˈsinaɪl/ /ˈsiːnaɪl/ more senile most senile adj
ouderdoms-
Of, or relating to old age.
seniel
(often, offensive) Exhibiting the deterioration in mind and body often accompanying old age; doddering.

senior /ˈsinjɚ/ /ˈsiːnjə(r)/ seniors n
ouderejaars senior
Someone older than someone else (with possessive). [from 15th c.]

seniority /sinˈjɔɹɪti/ /siːnɪˈɒɹɪti/ seniorities n
anciënniteit senioriteit
A measure of the amount of time a person has been a member of an organization, as compared to other members, and with an eye towards awarding privileges to those who have been members longer.

sensation /sɛnˈseɪʃən/ sensations n
gevoel
A physical feeling or perception from something that comes into contact with the body; something sensed.
sensatie
A widespread reaction of interest or excitement.

sensational more sensational most sensational adj
opzienbarend
Exceptionally great.

sensationalist more sensationalist most sensationalist adj
sensatiebelust
Sensationalistic; tending to sensationalize; characterized by sensationalism (the use of exaggerated or lurid material in order to gain public attention).

sense /sɛn(t)s/ /sɪn(t)s/ senses n
zintuig
Any of the manners by which living beings perceive the physical world: for humans sight, smell, hearing, touch, taste.
gevoel gewaarwording
Perception through the intellect; apprehension; awareness.
zin
The meaning, reason, or value of something.
betekenis
(semantics) A single conventional use of a word; one of the entries for a word in a dictionary.
(mathematics) One of two opposite directions of rotation, clockwise versus anti-clockwise.

sense /sɛn(t)s/ /sɪn(t)s/ v
gewaarworden waarnemen
To use biological senses: to either see, hear, smell, taste, or feel.
voelen zich bewust zijn
To instinctively be aware.
begrijpen bevatten
To comprehend.

sense of humour senses of humour n
gevoel voor humor
The quality of an individual to find certain things funny.

sense organ sense organs n
zintuig zintuigorgaan
An organic sensor.

sensible /ˈsɛns.ə.bəl/ /ˈsɛns.ɪ.bəl/ [ˈsɛn̥səbɫ̩] [ˈsɛn̥sɪbl̩] more sensible most sensible sensiblest adj
verstandig zinnig
Acting with or showing good sense; able to make good judgements based on reason, or reflecting such ability.
functioneel praktisch
Characterized more by usefulness, practicality, or comfort than by attractiveness, formality, or fashionableness, especially of clothing.
aanwijsbaar aanzienlijk gevoelig merkbaar waarneembaar
(especially, _, formally) Able to be sensed by the senses or the psyche; able to be perceived.
gevoelig
(archaic) Able to feel or perceive.
aanwijsbaar aanzienlijk merkbaar
(archaic) Liable to external impression; easily affected; sensitive.

sensitive /ˈsɛnsɪtɪv/ /ˈsɪnsɪtɪv/ more sensitive most sensitive adj
gevoelig lichtgeraakt prikkelbaar
Responsive to stimuli.

sensitivity /ˈsɛnsɪvəti/ /ˌsɛnsəˈtɪvəti/ /ˌsɛnsɪˈtɪvɪti/ sensitivities n
gevoeligheid
(biology) The ability of an organism or organ to respond to external stimuli.
(photography) The degree of response of a film etc. to light of a specified wavelength.
sensitiviteit
(statistics) The probability, in a binary classification test, of a true positive being correctly identified.
gevoeligheid ontvankelijkheid
(electronics) The degree of response of an instrument to a change in an input signal.

sensualist sensualists n
sensualist
A person who believes in enjoying sensuality and the experience of pleasant sensations.
One who holds to the doctrine of sensualism.

sensuality sensualities n
zinnelijkheid
(uncountable) The state of being sensual or sensuous.

sentence /ˈsɛntəns/ [ˈsɛntn̩(t)s] [ˈsɛnʔn̩(t)s] sentences n
vonnis oordeel uitspraak
(dated) The decision or judgement of a jury or court; a verdict. [from 14th c.]
veroordeling
The judicial order for a punishment to be imposed on a person convicted of a crime. [from 14th c.]
straf
A punishment imposed on a person convicted of a crime.
zin volzin
(grammar) A grammatically complete series of words consisting of a subject and predicate, even if one or the other is implied, and, in modern writing, when using e.g. the Latin, Greek or Cyrillic alphabets, typically beginning with a capital letter and ending with a full stop or other punctuation. [from 15th c.]

sentence /ˈsɛntəns/ [ˈsɛntn̩(t)s] [ˈsɛnʔn̩(t)s] v
veroordelen straffen
To declare a sentence on a convicted person; to condemn to punishment.

sententious /sɛnˈtɛn.ʃəs/ more sententious most sententious adj
kernachtig
Using as few words as possible; pithy and concise.

sentient /ˈsɛn.ti.ənt/ /ˈsɛn.ʃ(i.)ənt/ more sentient most sentient adj
bewust
Able to consciously perceive through the use of sense faculties.

sentimental /ˌsɛniˈmɛnl̩/ /ˌsɛntiˈmɛntl̩/ more sentimental most sentimental adj
emotioneel
Characterized by sentiment, sentimentality or excess emotion.

sentimental value sentimental values n
gevoelswaarde
The personal value of an object, derived from the personal memories associated with it.

sentimentalism sentimentalisms n
zoetigheid
An overly sentimental thing or condition; bathos or sentimentality.

sentinel /ˈsɛntɪnəl/ sentinels n
wacht
A sentry, watch, or guard.

sentinel event sentinel events n
schildwacht gebeurtenis
(medicine) Any unanticipated or unusual event in a medical setting which results in death or serious physical injury to a person or persons, specifically including limb loss or gross motor function.

sentry /ˈsɛntɹi/ sentries n
schildwacht
A guard, particularly on duty at the entrance to a military base.

sentry-box sentry-boxes n
wachthuisje
A booth erected to provide rudimentary shelter to a sentry on his/her post.

sepal /ˈsiːp(ə)l/ /ˈsɛp(ə)l/ sepals n
kelkblad sepaal sepalum
(botany) One of the component parts of the calyx, particularly when the sepals in a plant's calyx are not fused into a single structure.

separable more separable most separable adj
scheidbaar
Able to be separated.

separable verb separable verbs n
scheidbaar werkwoord
(linguistics) A verb that is composed of a stem and a separable affix, which can be detached from the stem in several verb forms.

separate /ˈsep.əˌɹæɪt/ /ˈsep.ɹət/ /ˈsɛp.ə.ɹət/ /ˈsɛp.əˌɹeɪt/ /ˈsɛp.ɚˌeɪt/ /ˈsɛp.ɹət/ adj
afgezonderd afgezonderde afzonderlijk gescheiden
Apart from (the rest); not connected to or attached to (anything else).
gescheiden
(followed by “from”) Not together (with); not united (to).

separate /ˈsep.əˌɹæɪt/ /ˈsep.ɹət/ /ˈsɛp.ə.ɹət/ /ˈsɛp.əˌɹeɪt/ /ˈsɛp.ɚˌeɪt/ /ˈsɛp.ɹət/ v
scheiden
(transitive) To disunite from a group or mass; to disconnect.
afzonderen scheiden
(transitive) To cause (things or people) to be separate.
scheiden schiften verdelen
(intransitive) To divide itself into separate pieces or substances.

separate the wheat from the chaff v
het kaf van het koren scheiden
(idiomatic, intransitive) To select only that which is of value.

separation /ˌsep.əˈɹæɪ.ʃən/ /ˌsɛp.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ separations n
scheiding
The act of disuniting two or more things, or the condition of being separated.

separation of powers separations of powers n
scheiding der machten trias politica
A theoretical model for governance, common in democratic states, which features the division of sovereign power into at least three (but sometimes up to six) organs of state in order to forestall tyranny, by preventing the acquisition of a monopoly of power by a monarch or oligarchy; also, such an arrangement.

separatism separatisms n
separatisme
A theory or doctrine which supports a state of separation between organizations, institutions, or other societal groups (e.g. between church and state) or between different political jurisdictions (e.g. a country and its former colony).

separatist /ˈsɛpəɹətɪst/ adj
separatistisch
Advocating or seeking the separation of one country or territory into two politically independent countries or territories.

sepoy /ˈsiːˌpɔɪ/ sepoys n
sepoy sipoy
(historical, military) A native soldier of the East Indies, employed in the service of a European colonial power, notably the British India army (first under the British-chartered East India Company, later in the crown colony), but also France and Portugal.

sepsis /ˈsɛpsɪs/ sepses n
sepsis
(pathology) A serious medical condition in which the whole body is inflamed, causing injury to its own tissues and organs as a response to infection.

septasyllabic adj
zevenlettergrepig
Having seven syllables.

septendecillion /ˌsɛptəndəˈsɪl.i.ən/ septendecillions numeral
septendeciljoen
(rare, dated British & Australian, long scale) 10102.

septenvigintillion numeral
quattuordeciljoen
(rare, US, modern, _, British, and, Australian) 1084.

septic shock n
septische shock

septic tank septic tanks n
septic tank septische put septische tank
A small-scale watertight treatment system for domestic sewage in which the flow is slowed to allow sedimentation and sludge digestion by bacteria to take place.

septicemia septicemias n
bloedvergiftiging
(pathology) A disease caused by the presence of pathogenic organisms, especially bacteria, or their toxins, in the bloodstream, characterised by chills and fever.

septuplet septuplets n
zevenling
One of a group of seven, particularly one of seven babies born at the same birth.

sepulchre /ˈsiːpəlkəɹ/ /ˈsɛpəlkə/ /ˈsɛpəlkɚ/ sepulchres n
graf
A burial chamber.

sequel /ˈsiːkwəl/ sequels n
vervolg
(narratology) A narrative that is written after another narrative set in the same universe, especially a narrative that is chronologically set after its predecessors, or (perhaps improper usage) any narrative that has a preceding narrative of its own.

sequela /-ˈkwi-/ /-ˈkwɛ-/ /sɪˈkwiːliː/ /sɪˈkwiːlə/ /sɪˈkwɛliː/ /sɪˈkwɛlə/ sequelae n
sekwel
(pathology) Chiefly in the plural: a condition or disease which follows chronologically after an earlier one, being either partly or wholly caused by it, or made possible by it.

sequence /ˈsiːkwəns/ sequences n
volgorde reeks
A set of things next to each other in a set order; a series

sequentially adv
op volgorde
In sequence, in order.

sequester /səˈkwɛs.tə/ /səˈkwɛs.tɚ/ /sɪˈkwɛs.tə/ /sɪˈkwɛs.tɚ/ v
afzonderen
To separate from all external influence; to seclude; to withdraw.

sequoia /səˈkwɔɪ.ə/ /sɪˈkwɔɪ.ə/ sequoias n
sequoia reuzenpijnboom
Sequoiadendron giganteum, a coniferous evergreen tree formerly in the genus Sequoia, now placed in Sequoiadendron.
Sequoia sempervirens, a coniferous evergreen tree, the only living species of the genus Sequoia.

seraph /ˈsɛɹəf/ seraphim seraphims seraphs n
seraf serafijn
(post-biblical) A six-winged angel; one of the highest choir or order of angels in Christian angelology, ranked above cherubim, and below God. They are the 5th-highest order of angels in Jewish angelology.

serenade /ˌsɛɹəˈneɪd/ serenades n
serenade
A love song that is sung directly to one's love interest, especially one performed below the window of a loved one in the evening.
(music) An instrumental composition in several movements.

serendipity /ˌsɛɹ.ənˈdɪp.ɪ.ti/ /ˌsɛɹ.ɛnˈdɪp.ɪ.ti/ serendipities n
gelukkig toeval
A combination of events which have come together by chance to make a surprisingly good or wonderful outcome.
serendipiteit toevalstreffer
An unsought, unintended, and/or unexpected, but fortunate, discovery and/or learning experience that happens by accident.

serene /səˈɹin/ /səˈɹiːn/ more serene most serene serener serenest adj
sereen
Calm, peaceful, unruffled.

serenely more serenely most serenely adv
bedaard
In a serene manner.

serenity /səˈɹɛnɪti/ serenities n
sereniteit
The state of being serene; calmness; peacefulness.

serf /sɜːf/ /sɝf/ serfs n
horige laat lijfeigene serf
A partially free peasant of a low hereditary class, attached like a slave to the land owned by a feudal lord and required to perform labour, enjoying minimal legal or customary rights.

serfdom serfdoms n
lijfeigenschap
The state of being a serf.
horigheid
The feudal system that includes serfs.

sergeant /ˈsɑɹ.d͡ʒənt/ /ˈsɑː.d͡ʒənt/ sergeants n
sergeant
The highest rank of noncommissioned officer in some non-naval military forces and police.

serial comma serial commas n
Oxford-komma
A comma preceding the final conjunction in a list of three or more items, especially to provide clarity.

serial killer serial killers n
seriemoordenaar
A person who commits multiple (more than two) murders, especially similar ones with no obvious motive over a period of time with a "cooling-off" period between each murder.

serial number serial numbers n
serienummer
A unique identifier, consisting of numbers, letters and/or other typographical symbols, assigned to a particular unit of some product to identify it.

serial port serial ports n
seriële poort
(computing) A serial communication physical interface through which data is transferred in or out one bit at a time.

series /ˈsiɹiz/ /ˈsɪə.ɹiːz/ /ˈsɪəɹɪ.ɪz/ /ˈsɪɹiz/ series serieses n
serie reeks
A number of things that follow on one after the other or are connected one after the other.
reeks serie
(broadcasting) A television or radio program which consists of several episodes that are broadcast in regular intervals
reeks
(mathematics) The sequence of partial sums \sum_{i=1}^n{a_i} of a given sequence ai.

series finale series finales n
reeks conclusie
The promotional or advertisement term used to describe the final episode of a television program, usually a situation comedy or a drama.

serif /səˈɹiːf/ /ˈsɛɹɪf/ serifs n
schreef
(typography) A short line added to the end of a stroke in traditional typefaces, such as Times New Roman.

serin /ˈsɛɹɪn/ serins n
kanarie
Any of various small finches in the genus Serinus, with largely yellow plumage.

serious /ˈsɪə.ɹɪ.əs/ /ˈsɪɚ.i.əs/ /ˈsɪɹ.i.əs/ /ˈsɪː.ɹɪ.əs/ more serious most serious adj
ernstig serieus
Without humor or expression of happiness; grave in manner or disposition
serieus ernstig
Important; weighty; not insignificant
Really intending what is said (or planned, etc); in earnest; not jocular or deceiving

seriousness /ˈsɪəɹiəsnəs/ /ˈsɪɹiəsnəs/ seriousnesses n
ernst
The state or quality of being serious.

sermon /ˈsɜː.mən/ /ˈsɝ.mən/ sermons n
preek
Religious discourse; a written or spoken address on a religious or moral matter.
A lengthy speech of reproval.

serpent /ˈsɜːpənt/ /ˈsɝpənt/ serpents n
slang serpent
(now, literary) A snake, especially a large or dangerous one.
serpent
(musical instruments) An obsolete wind instrument in the brass family, whose shape is suggestive of a snake (Wikipedia article).

serpentine /ˈsɜː.pənˌtaɪn/ /ˈsɝ.pənˌtaɪn/ more serpentine most serpentine adj
rddyufiy tyfit
Having the form or shape of a snake.

serpentine /ˈsɜː.pənˌtaɪn/ /ˈsɝ.pənˌtaɪn/ serpentines n
serpentijn
(historical) An early form of cannon, used in the 16th century.

serrate /səˈɹeɪt/ /ˈsɛɹ.ət/ /ˈsɛɹˌeɪt/ more serrate most serrate adj
gekarteld
Having tooth-like projections on one side, as in a saw.
(botany) Of leaves: having tooth-like projections pointed away from the petiole.

serrated adj
gekarteld
Notched or cut like a saw.
Having a row of sharp or tooth-like projections.

serum /ˈsiɹəm/ /ˈsiːɹəm/ /ˈsɪəɹəm/ /ˈsɪɹəm/ sera serums n
serum
The clear yellowish liquid obtained upon separating whole blood into its solid and liquid components after it has been allowed to clot.

serval /ˈsɜːvəl/ /ˈsɝvəl/ servals n
serval woestijnlynx
A medium-sized African wild cat, Leptailurus serval, formerly Felis serval.

servant /ˈsɜːvənt/ /ˈsɝvənt/ [ˈsɝvn̩ʔ] servants n
dienaar bediende knecht meid hulp hulpje
One who is hired to perform regular household or other duties, and receives compensation. As opposed to a slave.
dienaar bediende
One who serves another, providing help in some manner.

serve /sɑː(ɹ)v/ /sɜːv/ /sɝv/ v
dienen
(transitive) To be a servant for; to work for, to be employed by. [from 13thc.]
serveren
(intransitive) To be a servant or worker; to perform the duties of a servant or employee; to render service. [from 14thc.]
(transitive, archaic) To be suitor to; to be the lover of. [from 14thc.]
(transitive) To be useful to; to meet the needs of. [from 14thc.]
serveren bedienen opdienen
(transitive) To set down (food or drink) on the table to be eaten; to bring (food, drink) to a person. [from 15thc.]

serve someone right v
zijn verdiende loon
(idiomatic, of an unpleasant event) To happen to someone who is thought to deserve it.

server /ˈsɜːvə/ /ˈsɝvɚ/ servers n
server
(computing) A program that provides services to other programs or devices, either in the same computer or over a computer network.

service /ˈsɜːvɪs/ /ˈsɝvɪs/ services n
dienst bediening
(economics) The practice of providing assistance as economic activity.
(computing) A function that is provided by one program or machine for another.
dienst
The military.
servies
A set of dishes or utensils.
opslag service
(sports) The act of initially starting, or serving, the ball in play in tennis, volleyball, and other games.
dienst eredienst
A religious rite or ritual.

service provider service providers n
dienstverlener
A company that provides a service.

service tree service trees n
peervormige lijsterbes
(botany) Either of two rare Old World deciduous trees, Sorbus domestica or Sorbus torminalis.

serviceberry serviceberries n
krentenboompje
(North America) Any plant of the genus Amelanchier of small deciduous trees and large shrubs in the family Rosaceae.

serving /ˈsɜːvɪŋ/ /ˈsɝvɪŋ/ servings n
portie
(countable) The quantity of food or drink intended for one person in a single sitting; especially in relation to a meal.

servitude /-tjuːd/ /ˈsɜːvɪtʃuːd/ /ˈsɝvɪtud/ servitudes n
dienstbaarheid
The state of being a slave; slavery; being forced to work for others or do their bidding without one's consent or against one's will, either in perpetuity or for a period of time over which one has little or no control.
erfdienstbaarheid
(legal) A qualified beneficial interest severed or fragmented from the ownership of an inferior property and attached to a superior property or to some person other than the owner; the most common form is an easement.

sesame /ˈsiːsəm/ /ˈsɛsəm/ /ˈsɛsəmi/ /ˈsɛzəmi/ sesames n
sesam sesamzaad
The seed of this plant.

sesame oil sesame oils n
sesamolie
Oil extracted from sesame seeds (often after roasting) and used to flavor foods.

sesquisyllabic adj
sesquisyllabisch
(of a word) Consisting of a minor syllable plus a full syllable.

sessile oak sessile oaks n
wintereik
A large deciduous tree, Quercus petraea.

session /ˈsɛʃ(ə)n/ sessions n
sessie
A period devoted to a particular activity, e.g. the annual or semiannual periods of a legislative body (that together comprise the legislative term) whose individual meetings are also called sessions.
sessie zitting
A meeting of a council, court, school, or legislative body to conduct its business.

sestertius sestertii n
sestertie
(historical, _, numismatics) A large bronze or (rarely) small silver coin minted during the Roman Republic and Empire, valued at two and a half asses (a quarter of a denarius).

set /sɛt/ more set most set adj
klaar klare voorbereid voorbereide
Ready, prepared.
ingesteld ingestelde
Intent, determined (to do something).

set /sɛt/ sets n
toestel
A device for receiving broadcast radio waves (or, more recently, broadcast data); a radio or television.
verzameling set
A matching collection of similar things. (Note the similar meaning in Etymology 2, Noun.)
(set theory) A collection of zero or more objects, possibly infinite in size, and disregarding any order or repetition of the objects which may be contained within it.
A group of people, usually meeting socially.
set
A collection of various objects for a particular purpose.
(in plural, “sets”, mathematics, informal) Set theory.
serie
An object made up of several parts.

set /sɛt/ v
zetten neerzetten
(transitive) To put (something) down, to rest.
zetten bepalen aanpassen harden instellen introduceren
(transitive, dated) To cause to stop or stick; to obstruct; to fasten to a spot.
dekken
(transitive) To arrange with dishes and cutlery, to set the table.
opdragen
(transitive) To devise and assign (work) to.
ondergaan verdwijnen
(intransitive) Of a heavenly body, to disappear below the horizon of a planet, etc, as the latter rotates.

set about v
aan de slag schieten eraan beginnen op het punt staan te
To devote oneself to some task.
aanvallen
To attack.

set aside v
wegzetten

set for life adj
binnen
(idiomatic) Possessing sufficient resources, especially financial, to last a lifetime.

set free v
bevrijden vrijmaken
(transitive) To release, to free, to give freedom to.

set in stone adj
in steen gebeiteld
(idiomatic) Permanent; certain; firm.

set in stone v
in steen beitelen
To render something permanent, certain, or firm.

set off v
vertrekken
(idiomatic, intransitive) To leave; to set out; to begin a journey or trip.

set on fire v
aansteken in brand steken
(transitive) To cause to begin to burn.

set out v
gaan verlaten
(intransitive) To go out, leave.
beginnen starten
(intransitive) To start an activity with the intention of finishing it.
uiteenzetten uitzetten
(UK, transitive) To position, to put in a position

set the world on fire v
de wereld met verbazing slaan
(idiomatic) To do something sensational.

set theory set theories n
verzamelingenleer
(mathematics) The mathematical theory of sets.

set up more set up most set up adj
klaarzetten
In a position to function; ready.

set up v
verstrikken
(transitive) To trap or ensnare.
regelen
(transitive) To arrange for an outcome; to tamper or rig.
voorbereiden bereiden klaarzetten opzetten
(intransitive) To ready something for use.
harden stollen verharden verstokken
(intransitive) To gel or harden.
regelen schikken
(informal, transitive, criminology) To trick or lure (someone) in order to entrap them.
leiden regelen schikken veroorzaken
To cause to take flight; to flush into the air.

set-off set-offs n
compensatie schuldvergelijking
(dated) That which is used to improve the appearance of anything; a decoration; an ornament.

setback /ˈsɛtbæk/ setbacks n
tegenslag
An obstacle, delay, disadvantage, blow (an adverse event which retards or prevents progress towards a desired outcome)

sett /sɛt/ setts n
kasseisteen
A small, square-cut piece of quarried stone used for paving and edging.

setting /ˈsɛtɪŋ/ settings n
context
The time, place and circumstance in which something (such as a story or picture) is set; context; scenario.

settle /ˈsɛtl̩/ /ˈsɛtəl/ v
settelen vestigen
(transitive) To determine (something which was exposed to doubt or question); to resolve conclusively; to set or fix (a time, an order of succession, etc).
(intransitive) To fix one's residence in a place; to establish a dwelling place, home, or colony. (Compare settle down.)

settlement /ˈsɛt.l̩.mənt/ settlements n
nederzetting
A colony that is newly established; a place or region newly settled (even in past times).

settlement agreement settlement agreements n
schikking transactie
(legal) A contractual agreement between parties to actual or potential litigation by which each party agrees to a resolution of the underlying dispute.

settler /ˈsɛt.lə/ /ˈsɛt.lɚ/ /ˈsɛt.l̩.ə/ /ˈsɛt.l̩.ɚ/ settlers n
kolonist
Someone who settles in a new location, especially one who takes up residence in a previously uninhabited place; a colonist.

sevdalinka sevdalinkas n
sevdah sevdalinka
(uncountable) A traditional genre of folk music from Bosnia and Herzegovina, also popular in the ex-Yugoslavia region.

seven /ˈsɛvn̩/ /ˈsɛvən/ [ˈsɛbm̩] sevens n
zeven
The digit/figure 7 or an occurrence thereof.
(countable, cards) A card bearing seven pips.

seven /ˈsɛvn̩/ /ˈsɛvən/ [ˈsɛbm̩] numeral
zeven
A numerical value equal to 7; the number following six and preceding eight. This many dots: (•••••••). Describing a group or set with seven elements.

seven deadly sins n
zeven hoofdzonden hoofdzonde
(Catholicism) The cardinal sins enumerated by medieval philosophers and theologians: pride (or vanity, vainglory), envy, gluttony, greed (or avarice), lust, sloth (or acedia), and wrath (or anger).

seven hundred /ˈsɛv.ən ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ /ˈsɛv.ən ˈhʌn.dɹɪd/ numeral
zevenhonderd
The cardinal number occurring after six hundred ninety-nine and before seven hundred one, represented in Arabic numerals as 700.

seven virtues n
zeven deugden
(Catholicism) The seven heavenly virtues: the three theological and four cardinal virtues.

seven-league boots n
zevenmijlslaarzen
(folklore, fairy tale) A pair of boots enabling the wearer to cross seven leagues at one stride.

sevenfold /ˈsɛvənfoʊld/ adj
zevenvoudig
Seven times as much; multiplied by seven.
Having seven parts; composed of seven items.

sevenfold /ˈsɛvənfoʊld/ adv
zevenmaal
By a factor of seven.

seventeen /ˈsɛv.ən.tiːn/ /ˌsɛv.ənˈtiːn/ numeral
zeventien
The cardinal number occurring after sixteen and before eighteen, represented in Roman numerals as XVII and in Arabic numerals as 17.

seventeenth /ˌsɛvənˈtiːnθ/ adj
zeventiende
The ordinal form of the number seventeen.

seventeenth /ˌsɛvənˈtiːnθ/ seventeenths n
zeventiende
One of seventeen equal parts of a whole.

seventh /ˈsɛvnθ/ /ˈsɛvənθ/ adj
zevende
The ordinal form of the number seven.

seventh heaven n
zevende hemel
A state of great joy and satisfaction.

seventies n
jaren 1970 jaren 70 jaren zeventig
The decade of the 1870s, 1970s, etc.

seventieth /ˈsɛvnti.əθ/ adj
zeventigste
The ordinal form of the number seventy.

seventy /ˈsɛv.ən.di/ /ˈsɛv.ən.ti/ numeral
zeventig
The cardinal number occurring after sixty-nine and before seventy-one, represented in Roman numerals as LXX and in Arabic numerals as 70.

seventy-first adj
eenenzeventigste
The ordinal form of the number seventy-one, describing a person or thing in position number 71 of a sequence.

seventy-five /ˌsɛv.ən.tiˈfaɪv/ numeral
vijfenzeventig
The cardinal number immediately following seventy-four and preceding seventy-six.

seventy-four numeral
vierenzeventig
The cardinal number immediately following seventy-three and preceding seventy-five.

seventy-nine numeral
negenenzeventig
The cardinal number immediately following seventy-eight and preceding eighty.

seventy-one numeral
eenenzeventig
The cardinal number immediately following seventy and preceding seventy-two.

seventy-second adj
tweeënzeventigste
The ordinal form of the number seventy-two, describing a person or thing in position number 72 of a sequence.

seventy-six numeral
zesenzeventig
The cardinal number immediately following seventy-five and preceding seventy-seven.

seventy-three numeral
drieënzeventig
The cardinal number immediately following seventy-two and preceding seventy-four.

seventy-two numeral
tweeënzeventig
The cardinal number immediately following seventy-one and preceding seventy-three.

sever /ˈsɛv.ɚ/ v
lossnijden scheiden
(transitive) To cut free.
(law) To disconnect; to disunite; to terminate.

several /ˈsɛv(ə)ɹəl/ determiner
divers
meerdere verscheidene
Consisting of a number more than two but not very many. [from 17th c.]

severance /ˈsɛv.ɜː(ɹ)n̩s/ /ˈsɛv.ɹəns/ severances n
los lossnijden scheiding zijn
The act of severing or the state of being severed.
scheiding
A separation.

severance pay n
ontslagvergoeding
Money paid as compensation to someone whose employment is ended, often in exchange of waiver.

severe /-vɪɹ/ /sɪˈviːɹ/ /sɪˈvɪə/ /sɪˈvɪɹ/ more severe most severe severer severest adj
streng

severity /səˈvɛɹəti/ severities n
ernst strengheid
The state of being severe.
ernst ongewenstheid slechtheid
The degree of something undesirable; badness or seriousness.

sew /soʊ/ /səʉ/ /səʊ/ v
naaien
(transitive) To use a needle to pass thread repeatedly through (pieces of fabric) in order to join them together.
(intransitive) To use a needle to pass thread repeatedly through pieces of fabric in order to join them together.

sewage /ˈsu.ɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsuː.ɪd͡ʒ/ sewages n
afvalwater rioolwater
A suspension of water and solid waste, transported by sewers to be disposed of or processed.

sewer /ˈs(j)uːə/ /ˈsuɚ/ sewers n
riool
A pipe or system of pipes used to remove human waste and to provide drainage.

sewer /ˈsoʊɚ/ /ˈsəʊə/ sewers n
naaister naaier
One who sews.

sewer rat sewer rats n
rioolrat
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see Any rat that lives in sewers.

sewerage /ˈsuː.ɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsuːə.ɹɪd͡ʒ/ sewerages n
riolering
A network of sewer pipes that geographically transfers wastewater; a sewer system.

sewing machine sewing machines n
naaimachine
Any mechanical or electromechanical device used to stitch cloth or other material; normally uses two threads to form lock stitches

sex /sɛks/ sexes n
geslacht sekse
(countable) Another category, especially of humans and especially based on sexuality or gender roles.
(obsolete, or, literary, uncountable, with "the") Women; the human female gender and those who belong to it.
seks vrijen geslachtsgemeenschap
(uncountable) Sexual activity, usually sexual intercourse unless preceded by a modifier.

sex /sɛks/ v
bepalen seksen
(zoology, transitive) To determine the sex of (an animal).
liefde bedrijven vrijen
(chiefly, US, colloquial, transitive) To have sex with.
(chiefly, US, colloquial, intransitive) To have sex.

sex bomb sex bombs n
sexbom
(colloquial) Someone who is highly physically attractive; a bombshell.

sex education n
sexuele voorlichting
Education about human sexual anatomy, reproduction, and intercourse and other human sexual behavior.

sex offender sex offenders n
zedendelinquent
Somebody who has committed a crime of a sexual nature.

sex organ sex organs n
geslachtsorgaan
(anatomy) An organ used in sexual reproduction or sexual stimulation.

sex partner sex partners n
sekspartner
Someone that one has sex with, especially on an informal or casual basis.

sex ratio sex ratios n
geslachtsverhouding

sex slave sex slaves n
seksslaaf
A slave kept for sexual purposes.

sex toy sex toys n
seksspeeltje
Any physical object or device that is primarily used to facilitate human sexual pleasure.
A person willing to provide sexual pleasure to another at their beckoning.

sex worker sex workers n
sekswerker
A person who supplies sex work (short-term sexual services) in exchange for compensation.

sexagesimal /ˌsɛk.sə.ˈdʒɛ.sɪ.məl/ adj
sexagesimaal zestigtallig
(math) Of, related to, or based on the number sixty.

sexiness sexinesses n
sexiness sexyheid
The state or quality of being sexy, of possessing the traits of sexual appeal.

sexism /ˈsɛksɪzm̩/ sexisms n
seksisme
Discrimination or different treatment based on sex or gender.

sexist /ˈsɛksɪst/ more sexist most sexist adj
seksistisch
Unfairly discriminatory against one sex in favour of the other.

sexist /ˈsɛksɪst/ sexists n
seksist
A person who discriminates on grounds of sex; someone who practises sexism.

sexless adj
geslachtloos
Provoking or showing no sexual desire.

sexological more sexological most sexological adj
seksuologisch
Of or relating to sexology.

sexologist sexologists n
seksuoloog seksuologe
Someone who studies, or is an expert in, sex and sexuality.

sexology sexologies n
seksuologie
The study of sex and sexuality, usually from a psychological or clinical perspective.

sextillion /sɛksˈtɪljən/ sextillions numeral
sextiljoen triljard
(US, British, Australian, short scale) A trillion billion: 1 followed by 21 zeros, 1021.
sextiljoen
(dated, _, British, and, Australian, long scale) A million quintillion: 1 followed by 36 zeros, 1036.

sexton /ˈsɛk.stən/ sextons n
koster
A church official who looks after a church building and its graveyard and may act as a gravedigger and bell ringer.

sextuplet sextuplets n
zesling
One of a group of six persons or animals born from the same mother during the same birth.

sexual /ˈsɛksjuəl/ /ˈsɛkʃuəl/ more sexual most sexual adj
seksuele
seksueel
Arising from the fact of being male or female; pertaining to sex or gender, or to the social relations between the sexes. [from 17th c.]

sexual abuse sexual abuses n
seksueel misbruik
(crime) Any sexual activity that is undesired by one participant but forced on them nonetheless, especially when considered to be more sustained or frequent than an incident of sexual assault.

sexual harassment /ˌsɛkʃuəl həˈɹæsmənt/ /ˌsɛkʃuəl ˈhæɹəsmənt/ n
ongewenste intimiteiten seksuele intimidatie
Harassment in the form of unwelcome sexual advances and/or remarks.

sexual intercourse sexual intercourses n
geslachtsgemeenschap sexuele betrekkingen seksueel verkeer
Sexual interaction, usually involving vaginal and/or anal and/or oral penetration, between at least two organisms.

sexual maturity n
geslachtsrijpheid

sexual orientation sexual orientations n
seksuele geaardheid geaardheid seksuele gerichtheid seksuele oriëntatie
One's tendencies of sexual attraction, considered as a whole.

sexual reproduction n
geslachtelijke voortplanting seksuele reproductie
The process whereby a new organism is created by combining the genetic material of two organisms.

sexuality /sɛksjuˈælɪti/ /sɛkʃuˈæləti/ /sɛkʃuˈælɪti/ sexualities n
sexualiteit seksualiteit
Sexual activity; concern with, or interest in, sexual activity.

sexualization sexualizations n
seksualisering
The act or process of sexualizing.

sexually mature adj
geslachtsrijp
(biology, of an organism) Having reached the age or stage of being able to reproduce.

sexually transmitted disease sexually transmitted diseases n
seksueel overdraagbare aandoening
(disease) Any of various diseases that are usually contracted through sexual contact.

sexually transmitted infection sexually transmitted infections n
seksueel overdraagbare infectie
(disease) A sexually transmitted disease, with or without symptoms.

sexvigintillion numeral
tredeciljard
(rare, US, modern, _, British, and, Australian) 1081.

sexy /ˈsɛk.si/ /ˈsɛk.sɪ/ sexier sexiest adj
sexy
Having sex appeal; attractive.
(of a thing or concept) Intriguing, appealing, likely to excite interest.

sh*t v
sch*jt
Censored spelling of shit.

shabbos goy /ˈʃɑbəs ˈɡɔɪ/ shabbos goys n
sjabbesgoj
A Gentile who performs certain acts which are forbidden to observant Jews on the Sabbath/Shabbat, such as kindling fire.
(neo-Nazism, derogatory) A Gentile who opposes anti-Semitism.

shabby /ˈʃæb.i/ shabbier shabbiest adj
zwak
haveloos slonzig
(of clothing, etc.) Torn or worn; unkempt.

shabrack /ʃəˈbɹæk/ shabracks n
sjabrak
The saddlecloth of a cavalry horse.

shack /ʃæk/ shacks n
keet hut krot
A crude, roughly built hut or cabin.

shackle /ˈʃækəl/ shackles n
boeien
(usually, in the plural) A restraint fit over a human or animal appendage, such as a wrist, ankle or finger; normally used in pairs joined by a chain.
sluiting
A U-shaped piece of metal secured with a pin or bolt across the opening, or a hinged metal loop secured with a quick-release locking pin mechanism.

shad /ʃæd/ shad shads n
elft
Any one of several species of food fishes that make up the genus Alosa in the family Clupeidae, to which the herrings also belong; river herring.

shade /ʃeɪd/ shades n
schaduw
(uncountable) Darkness where light, particularly sunlight, is blocked.
jaloezie
(countable) Something that blocks light, particularly in a window.
schakering tint
A very small degree of a quantity, or variety of meaning
geest schaduw schim spook
(chiefly, literary, and, fantasy) A ghost or specter; a spirit.

shade /ʃeɪd/ v
schaduwen donker maken verdonkeren
(transitive, obsolete) To shelter; to cover from injury; to protect; to screen.

shadow /ˈʃædoʊ/ /ˈʃædəʉ/ /ˈʃædəʊ/ shadows n
schaduw
A dark image projected onto a surface where light (or other radiation) is blocked by the shade of an object.
Relative darkness, especially as caused by the interruption of light; gloom; obscurity.

shadow /ˈʃædoʊ/ /ˈʃædəʉ/ /ˈʃædəʊ/ v
schaduwen
(particularly, espionage) To secretly or discreetly track or follow another, to keep under surveillance.

shadow government shadow governments n
schaduwregering
(political science) A government that is prepared to take control in response to certain events, especially one made up of the leadership of the largest opposition party in parliament which would assume control should the ruling party be displaced in elections.

shadow play shadow plays n
schimmenspel
(hand games) An ancient form of storytelling and entertainment using opaque, often articulated figures in front of an illuminated backdrop to create the illusion of moving images.

shaft /ʃæft/ /ʃɑːft/ shafts n
schacht
The long, narrow, central body of a spear, arrow, or javelin.
A vertical or inclined passage sunk into the earth as part of a mine
A vertical passage housing a lift or elevator; a liftshaft.

shag /ʃæɡ/ shags n
kuifaalscholver
Any of several species of sea birds in the family Phalacrocoracidae (cormorant family), especially the common shag or European shag, Phalacrocorax aristotelis, found on European and African coasts.
shag
Coarse shredded tobacco.
wip
(slang, vulgar) An act of sex.
(slang, vulgar) A casual sexual partner.

shag /ʃæɡ/ v
wiebelen
(intransitive) To shake, wiggle around.
wippen
(UK, Ireland, transitive, vulgar, _, slang) To have sex with.

shah /ʃɑː/ shahs n
sjah
A king of Persia or Iran.

shahada /ʃɑˈhɑdə/ shahadas shahadat n
shahadah
(Islam, especially, theosophy) The Islamic declaration of belief in the unity of God, one of the five pillars, the formal content of which is the kalima (a minimal Islamic creed).

shake /ˈʃeɪk/ v
schudden
(transitive, ergative) To cause (something) to move rapidly in opposite directions alternatingly.
(transitive) To move (one's head) from side to side, especially to indicate refusal, reluctance, or disapproval.
(transitive) To give a tremulous tone to; to trill.
schokken
(transitive) To disturb emotionally; to shock.

shake hands v
handen schudden
To grasp another person's hands as an expression of greeting, farewell, agreement, etc.

shake like a leaf v
beven als een espenblad trillen als een espenblad
(simile, idiomatic) To tremble, as with fear, cold, etc.; shiver

shake one's head v
hoofd schudden
To move one's head from side to side, in a repeated swiveling motion from the neck, to indicate disagreement, negation, disbelief, disapproval or dismay.

shaky /ˈʃeɪki/ shakier shakiest adj
bibberig trillerig
Shaking or trembling.
gammel onzeker zwak
Easily shaken; tottering; unsound.

shale gas shale gases n
schaliegas
Natural gas extracted from shale.

shall /ʃ(ə)/ /ʃəl/ /ˈʃæl/ v
zullen
Used before a verb to indicate the simple future tense in the first person singular or plural.

shallot /ʃəˈlɑt/ /ʃəˈlɒt/ /ˈʃælət/ shallots n
sjalot eslook
Any vegetable of certain species in the onion family.

shallow /ˈʃaləʊ/ /ˈʃæl.oʊ/ shallower shallowest adj
ondiep laag
Having little depth; significantly less deep than wide.
ondiep
Extending not far downward.
oppervlakkig
Concerned mainly with superficial matters.

shallow /ˈʃaləʊ/ /ˈʃæl.oʊ/ shallows n
ondiepte
A shallow portion of an otherwise deep body of water.

shallowness shallownesses n
oppervlakkigheid
the property of being shallow

shalom /ʃɑːˈloʊm/ /ʃəˈləʊm/ interjection
sjalom
A traditional Jewish greeting.

sham /ʃæm/ shams n
imitatie nep
A fake; an imitation that purports to be genuine.
bedrog kwakzalverij oplichterij
Trickery, hoaxing.

sham marriage sham marriages n
schijnhuwelijk nephuwelijk
A marriage of convenience entered into purely for the purpose of gaining a benefit or other advantage arising from that status, usually with the intent of deceiving public officials or society about its purpose.

shaman /ʃəˈmɑːn/ /ˈʃeɪmən/ /ˈʃæmən/ /ˈʃɑːmən/ shamans n
sjamaan bonuman lukuman piai piaiman
A member of certain tribal societies who acts as a spiritual or religious medium between the concrete and spirit worlds.

shamanism /ˈʃeɪmənɪzəm/ /ˈʃɑːmənɪzəm/ shamanisms n
sjamanisme
Any of a range of traditional beliefs and practices concerned with communication with the spirit world.

shamble /ˈʃæmbl̩/ v
sloffen
To walk while shuffling or dragging the feet.

shame /ʃeɪm/ shames n
schaamte schande
An uncomfortable or painful feeling due to recognition or consciousness of one's own impropriety or dishonor, or something being exposed that should have been kept private.
schande schaamte
Something to regret.

shame on you interjection
ga je dood schamen schaam je dood
An expression of disapproval.

shamefaced more shamefaced most shamefaced adj
beschaamd
Bashful, showing modesty or embarrassment.

shameful /ˈʃeɪmfəl/ more shameful most shameful adj
beschamend
Causing or meriting shame or disgrace; disgraceful

shamefully /ˈʃeɪmfəli/ more shamefully most shamefully adv
schandelijk
In a shameful manner.

shameless more shameless most shameless adj
schaamteloos
Having no shame, no guilt nor remorse over something considered wrong; immodest, brazen; unable to feel disgrace.

shammy shammies n
zeem zeemleer
Chamois leather.
zeem zeemlap zeemvel
A cloth made of this leather.

shampoo /ʃamˈpuː/ /ʃæmˈpuː/ shampoos n
shampoo
A commercial liquid soap product for washing hair or other fibres/fibers, such as carpets.
An instance of washing the hair or other fibres with shampoo.

shampoo /ʃamˈpuː/ /ʃæmˈpuː/ v
shamponeren shampooën
(intransitive) To wash one's own hair with shampoo.
(transitive) To wash (i.e. the hair, carpet, etc.) with shampoo.

shamrock /ˈʃæm.ɹɑk/ /ˈʃæm.ɹɒk/ shamrocks n
klaverblad
The trefoil leaf of any small clover, especially Trifolium repens, or such a leaf from a clover-like plant, commonly used as a symbol of Ireland.

shanghai /ʃæŋˈhaɪ/ /ʃɑŋˈhaɪ/ /ˈʃæŋ.haɪ/ v
sjanghaaien
(transitive) To force or trick someone to go somewhere or do something against their will or interest, particularly
To press-gang sailors, especially (historical) for shipping or fishing work.

shank /ʃæŋk/ shanks n
onderbeen schenkel
The metal part on a curb bit that falls below the mouthpiece, which length controls the severity of the leverage action of the bit, and to which the reins of the bridle are attached.

shanks' pony n
benenwagen
(idiomatic, UK, Australia, New Zealand) One's feet or legs, regarded as a means of transport.

shanty /ˈʃænti/ shanties n
barak krot
A roughly-built hut or cabin.
A rudimentary or improvised dwelling, especially one not legally owned.
(Australia, New Zealand) An unlicensed pub.
shanty
A song a sailor sings, especially in rhythm to his work.

shantytown shantytowns n
sloppenwijk
An area containing a collection of shacks, shanties or makeshift dwellings.

shape /ʃeɪp/ shapes n
staat status toestand
The status or condition of something
vorm conditie fysiek
Condition of personal health, especially muscular health.
vorm
The appearance of something in terms of its arrangement in space, especially its outline; often a basic geometric two-dimensional figure.

shape up v
de vorm aannemen
(intransitive, idiomatic) To take shape; to transform into or become.

shaper /ˈʃeɪpə(ɹ)/ shapers n
schaafbank
A machine tool in which a single-point cutting tool mounted on a reciprocating ram is traversed across the workpiece linearly. Shapers can generate various shapes, but were most especially employed in generating flat surfaces and keyways. The shaper is nowadays obsolescent, most of its applications being served by milling machines.

shapeshift v
gedaante wisselen metamorfoseren transfigureren
(biology, fantasy, mythology, intransitive) To change one's shape or form (into another) through often magical means, normally applied only to living beings.
(figuratively, intransitive) To undergo a noticeable change (in character for example), to metamorphosize.

shapeshifter /ˈʃeɪp.ʃɪf.tɚ/ /ˈʃeɪpʃɪftə/ shapeshifters n
gedaanteverwisselaar
(fantasy, mythology, science fiction) A person or creature capable of changing their appearance or form at will.

share /ʃɛə/ /ʃɛɚ/ shares n
aandeel deel
A portion of something, especially a portion given or allotted to someone.
aandeel
(finance) A financial instrument that shows that one owns a part of a company that provides the benefit of limited liability.

share /ʃɛə/ /ʃɛɚ/ v
delen
To give part of what one has to somebody else to use or consume.
To divide and distribute.

share taxi share taxis n
deeltaxi
A vehicle for hire, typically smaller than a bus, taking passengers on a fixed or semi-fixed route without timetables, departing when all seats are filled.

sharecropper sharecroppers n
deelbouwer deelpachter
A person who enters an agreement with a land owner to farm the land and then pay a portion (share) of the produce as rent; one who sharecrops.

sharecropping sharecroppings n
deelpacht
The system where a tenant farmer, especially in the southern United States, farms the land in exchange for a portion of the crops.

shared /ʃeːd/ /ʃɛɹd/ /ʃɛːd/ adj
gezamenlijk gedeeld verdeeld
Used by multiple entities or for multiple purposes or in multiple ways.

shareware n
shareware
(software) A type of software that is distributed without payment but is limited in any combination of functionality, availability, or convenience.

shari'a n
sharia
(Islam) Traditional Islamic religious law primarily based on the Quran, but also the hadith and tafsir; it covers the totality of religious, political, social and private life, making no distinction between religion and life – in other words between transgressions of moral rules (sin) and of social rules.

sharing economy sharing economies n
deeleconomie
(economics, public policy) A system of economic exchange in which participants interact in a direct and cooperative manner, often with the aid of social media, to produce, market, and consume goods, services, and resources.

shark /ʃɑɹk/ /ʃɑːk/ sharks n
haai
(ichthyology) A scaleless, predatory fish of the superorder Selachimorpha, with a cartilaginous skeleton and 5 to 7 gill slits on each side of its head.

shark fin soup shark fin soups n
haaienvinnensoep
(culinary) A soup made from shark fins, common especially in Chinese culture, where it is served on special occasions and as a symbol of wealth and prestige.

sharp /ʃɑɹp/ /ʃɑːp/ sharper sharpest adj
scherp puntig gepunt
Terminating in a point or edge, especially one that can cut easily; not dull, obtuse, or rounded.
(obsolete) Fierce; ardent; fiery; violent; impetuous.
scherpzinnig
(colloquial) Intelligent.
-kruis
(music) Higher than usual by one semitone (denoted by the symbol ♯ after the name of the note).
hoog
(music) Higher in pitch than required.
sterk straf
Having an intense, acrid flavour.
acuut stekend
Sudden and intense.
bijtend snerend
Offensive, critical, or acrimonious.

sharp /ʃɑɹp/ /ʃɑːp/ sharps n
kruis
(music) The symbol ♯, placed after the name of a note in the key signature or before a note on the staff to indicate that the note is to be played one chromatic semitone higher.
(music) A note that is sharp in a particular key.

sharp-tailed sandpiper sharp-tailed sandpipers n
Siberische strandloper
A type of sandpiper, (Calidris acuminata)

sharpen /ˈʃɑɹpən/ /ˈʃɑːpən/ v
scherpen aanscherpen slijpen
(transitive, sometimes, figurative) To make sharp.

sharpener /ˈʃɑː(ɹ)pənə(ɹ)/ sharpeners n
slijper
A device for making things sharp.

sharpness sharpnesses n
scherpheid
(uncountable) the cutting ability of an edge; keenness.
scherpte gescherptheid
(uncountable) the fineness of the point a pointed object.
scherpte
(of food etc) pungency or acidity.
(of an image) distinctness, focus.

sharpshooter sharpshooters n
scherpschutter
A person trained to shoot precisely with a rifle; a marksman.

shashlik shashliks n
sjasliek
A form of shish kebab, originally made of marinated lamb meat.

shatter /ˈʃæt.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈʃæt.ɚ/ v
verbrijzelen aan diggelen slaan
(transitive) To violently break something into pieces.
verbrijzelen
(intransitive) To smash, or break into tiny pieces.

shave /ʃeɪv/ v
scheren zich scheren
(intransitive) To remove hair from one's face by this means.

shaver /ˈʃeɪvə/ /ˈʃeɪvɚ/ shavers n
scheerapparaat
A tool or machine for shaving; an electric razor.

shaving brush shaving brushes n
scheerkwast
A small brush used to create a lather from shaving cream or shaving soap and apply it to the face or other area before shaving

shaving cream shaving creams n
scheerschuim
A substance, usually a foam or gel, that is applied to the face or wherever else hair grows, to provide lubrication and avoid razor burn during shaving.

shawl /ʃɑl/ /ʃɔl/ /ʃɔːl/ [ʃɒːɫ] shawls n
sjaal
A square or rectangular piece of cloth worn as a covering for the head, neck, and shoulders, typically by women. [from 1662]

shawm /ʃɔːm/ shawms n
schalmei
A mediaeval double-reed wind instrument with a conical wooden body.

she /ʃi/ /ʃiː/ pronoun
zij ze
(personal) The female (typically) person or animal previously mentioned or implied.

she's unconscious phraseologicalUnit
zij is bewusteloos
Indicates that a female person is currently not conscious.

she-ass she-asses n
ezelin
A female donkey.

she-bear she-bears n
berin
A female bear (as opposed to a he-bear, male bear).

she-cat she-cats n
wijfjeskat kattin
An (adult) female cat.

she-devil she-devils n
duivelin
(literally) A female devil (as opposed to a he-devil, male devil).
duivelin feeks helleveeg
(figuratively) A woman whose bad temper, cruelty or wicked ways are so extreme as to evoke an image of the devil.

she-goat /ˈʃi.ɡoʊt/ /ˈʃiː.ɡəʊt/ she-goats n
geit
A female goat.

she-wolf she-wolves n
wolvin
A female wolf.

shea /ʃeɪ/ /ʃi.ə/ /ʃi/ /ʃɪə/ n
Sheaboom
The fruit of this tree, having a thin, tart, nutritious pulp that surrounds a relatively large, oil-rich seed.

sheaf /ʃiːf/ sheafs sheaves n
schoof bundel
A quantity of the stalks and ears of wheat, rye, or other grain, bound together; a bundle of grain or straw.
schoof
(mathematics) An abstract construct in topology that associates data to the open sets of a topological space, together with well-defined restrictions from larger to smaller open sets, subject to the condition that compatible data on overlapping open sets corresponds, via the restrictions, to a unique datum on the union of the open sets.

shear /ʃɛə/ /ʃɪə(ɹ)/ /ʃɪɹ/ shears n
afschuifkracht
(mathematics) A transformation that displaces every point in a direction parallel to some given line by a distance proportional to the point’s distance from the line.

shear /ʃɛə/ /ʃɪə(ɹ)/ /ʃɪɹ/ v
scheren
To remove the fleece from a sheep etc. by clipping.
(mathematics) To transform by displacing every point in a direction parallel to some given line by a distance proportional to the point’s distance from the line.
afsnijden knippen
To cut the hair of (a person).
(figurative) To deprive of property; to fleece.
afschuiven
(physics) To deform because of forces pushing in opposite directions.

shearwater shearwaters n
pijlstormvogel
Any of the long-winged pelagic seabirds of the family Procellariidae in genera Puffinus, Ardenna, and Calonectris, that breed on islands and coastal cliffs.

sheatfish sheatfish sheatfishes n
snoek
The wels catfish (Silurus glanis), a catfish, the largest freshwater fish in Europe.

sheath /ʃiːθ/ /ʃiθ/ sheaths n
huls schede
(by extension) Anything that has a similar shape to a scabbard that is used to hold an object that is longer than it is wide.
(botany) The base of a leaf when sheathing or investing a branch or stem, as in grasses.

sheathe /ʃið/ /ʃiːð/ v
in de schede steken terugtrekken
(transitive) To put (something such as a knife or sword) into a sheath.

sheave /ʃiːv/ sheaves n
katrolschijf blokschijf
A wheel having a groove in the rim for a rope to work in, and set in a block, mast, or similar; the wheel of a pulley.

shed /ʃɛd/ sheds n
loods schuur
A slight or temporary structure built to shade or shelter something; a structure usually open in front; an outbuilding; a hut.

shed /ʃɛd/ v
splijten
(transitive, obsolete, UK, dialectal) To part, separate or divide.
afwerpen
(ambitransitive) To part with, separate from, leave off; cast off, let fall, be divested of.
vergieten
(transitive, archaic) To pour; to make flow.
storten
(transitive) To allow to flow or fall.
werpen
(transitive) To radiate, cast, give off (light).

sheen /ʃiːn/ sheens n
glans glittering
(also, figuratively) Splendor; radiance; shininess.

sheen /ʃiːn/ v
glanzen glimmen glitteren
(rare, intransitive, poetic) To shine; to glisten.

sheep /ʃip/ /ʃiːp/ sheep sheeps n
schaap
(countable, chiefly, Christianity, chiefly plural) A religious adherent, a member of a congregation or religious community (compare flock).

sheep liver fluke sheep liver flukes n
leverbot
A parasitic flatworm, of species Fasciola hepatica, of the class Trematoda, that infects the livers of various mammals, including humans.

sheep's-bit n
zandblauwtje
A European herb (Jasione montana)

sheepdog sheepdogs n
herdershond
A breed of dog, used for herding sheep.

sheepfold /ˈʃiːpfəʊld/ sheepfolds n
schaapskooi schapenstal
An enclosure for keeping sheep.

sheepherder sheepherders n
schaapsherder
A person who herds sheep; a shepherd.

sheepish /ˈʃiːpɪʃ/ more sheepish most sheepish adj
schaapachtig
Shy, meek, shameful or embarrassed.

sheeple /ˈʃiːpəl/ n
kudde
(derogatory, slang) People who unquestioningly accept as true whatever their political leaders say or who adopt popular opinion as their own without scrutiny.

sheeppox n
schapenpokken
A highly contagious disease of sheep caused by a poxvirus.

sheepshank /ˈʃipˌʃæŋk/ /ˈʃiːpʃæŋk/ sheepshanks n
trompetsteek
(nautical) A type of knot which is useful for shortening a rope or taking up slack without cutting it.

sheer /ʃɪɹ/ /ˈʃɪə/ more sheer most sheer sheerer sheerest adj
flinterdun
(textiles) Very thin or transparent.
steil recht
Very steep; almost vertical or perpendicular.

sheet /ʃit/ /ʃiːt/ sheets n
blad
A piece of paper, usually rectangular, that has been prepared for writing, artwork, drafting, wrapping, manufacture of packaging (boxes, envelopes, etc.), and for other uses. The word does not include scraps and irregular small pieces destined to be recycled, used for stuffing or cushioning or paper mache, etc. In modern books, each sheet of paper is typically folded in half, to produce two leaves and four pages. In the absence of folding, "leaf" and "sheet" are equivalent.
blad laag
A thin, flat layer of solid material.
laag
A broad, flat expanse of a material on a surface.
schoot
(nautical) A line (rope) used to adjust the trim of a sail.

sheet metal sheet metals n
blik
Metal worked into a thin, flat sheet, used widely as construction material and raw material for a multitude of industrial products. It is thicker than foil and thinner than plate.

sheet music n
partituur
Handwritten or printed form of musical notation.

sheik /ʃeɪk/ /ʃik/ sheiks n
sheik
The leader of an Arab village, family or small tribe.
An Islamic religious cleric; the leader of an Islamic religious order.
(some Arab Gulf countries) An official title for members of the royal family as well as some prominent families.
(1920s) A romantic lover. (from the 1921 film The Sheik)

shekel /ˈʃɛkəl/ shekalim shekels n
sjekel
A currency unit of both ancient and modern Israel.

shelf /ʃɛlf/ shelves n
schap plank legplank rek
A flat, rigid structure, fixed at right angles to a wall or forming a part of a cabinet, desk, etc., and used to display, store, or support objects.
schap rek
The capacity of such an object
schap
A projecting ledge that resembles such an object.

shelf life shelf lives n
houdbaarheid
The length of time a product (especially food and drugs) will last without deteriorating or without being sold.

shell /ʃɛl/ shells n
huls schil
schaal eierschaal
A hard external covering of an animal.
One of the outer layers of skin of an onion.
schelp
The calcareous or chitinous external covering of mollusks, crustaceans, and some other invertebrates.
obus
(weaponry) A hollow, usually spherical or cylindrical projectile fired from a siege mortar or a smoothbore cannon. It contains an explosive substance designed to be ignited by a fuse or by percussion at the target site so that it will burst and scatter at high velocity its contents and fragments. Formerly called a bomb.
schaal omhulsel
(weaponry) The cartridge of a breechloading firearm; a load; a bullet; a round.
ruwbouw
(architecture) Any slight hollow structure; a framework, or exterior structure, regarded as not complete or filled in, as the shell of a house.
lier
(music) A string instrument, as a lyre, whose acoustical chamber is formed like a shell.
schulp
A psychological barrier to social interaction.
gebruikersomgeving shell
(computing) An operating system software user interface, whose primary purpose is to launch other programs and control their interactions; the user's command interpreter. Shell is a way to separate the internal complexity of the implementation of the command from the user. The internals can change while the user experience/interface remains the same.

shell /ʃɛl/ v
doppen kraken pellen schillen
To remove the outer covering or shell of something.
(intransitive) To cast the shell, or exterior covering; to fall out of the pod or husk.

shell company shell companies n
brievenbusfirma brievenbusmaatschappij
(law, business) A company that engages in no substantive business activities, but instead exists as a vehicle for legal or financial transactions, typically to shield another party from liability or other issues.

shellac /ʃəˈlæk/ shellacs n
schellak
A processed secretion of the lac insect, Coccus lacca; used in polishes, varnishes etc.

shellac /ʃəˈlæk/ v
lakken
(transitive) To coat with shellac.

shellfish /ˈʃɛl.fɪʃ/ [ʃɛɫˑfɪʃ] shellfish shellfishes n
schelpdier
A culinary and nutritional term for several groups of non-piscine, non-tetrapod, aquatic animals that are used as a food source. The term often exclusively refers to edible aquatic crustaceans, bivalve mollusks and cephalopod mollusks; but sometimes echinoderms may be included as well.

shelter /ˈʃɛltə/ /ˈʃɛltɚ/ shelters n
onderdak toevluchtsoord hokje schuilplaats
A refuge, haven or other cover or protection from something.
opvang
An institution that provides temporary housing for homeless people, battered women, etc.

shenanigans /-ɡənz/ /ˌʃəˈnæ.nə.ɡɪnz/ /ˌʃɪˈnæn.ɪɡ.(ə)nz/ n
bedrog gesjoemel valsspelerij
(uncountable) Deceitful tricks; trickery; games. [from mid 19th c.]

shepherd /ˈʃɛpəd/ /ˈʃɛpɚd/ shepherdess shepherds n
herder schaapherder
A person who tends sheep, especially a grazing flock.
herder
(figurative) Someone who watches over, looks after, or guides somebody.

shepherd's purse n
herderstasje
An edible weed, Capsella bursa-pastoris, family Brassicaceae, native to Europe but now found world-wide.

shepherdess shepherd shepherdesses n
herderin herderinnetje schapenhoedster
A female shepherd.

sherbet /ˈʃɜːbət/ /ˈʃɜːbɪt/ /ˈʃɝbət/ /ˈʃɝbɚt/ /ˈʃɝbɪt/ sherbets n
sorbet
A dessert of frozen fruit juice with a dairy product such as milk added; a sorbet with dairy ingredients.

sheriff /ˈʃɛɹəf/ /ˈʃɛɹɪf/ sheriffs n
sheriff
(US) A government official, usually responsible for law enforcement in their county and for administration of the county jail, sometimes an officer of the court, usually elected.

sherpa /ˈʃɜː(ɹ)pə/ sherpas n
sherpa sjerpa
(countable) A local mountain guide or porter, particularly a male of the Nepalese Sherpa people so employed.

sheth sheths n
ploegschei zuil
The bar on a plough which projects downward beneath the beam to connect to the sole.

shh /ʃ̩ː/ interjection
sst
Requesting silence.

shibboleth /ˈʃɪbəlɛθ/ shibboleths n
sjibbolet herkenningswoord wachtwoord
A particular pronunciation or custom that is regarded as distinguishing members of a group from non-members, especially when used as a test.
cliché slagzin slogan visie woord
A common or longstanding belief, custom, or catchphrase associated with a particular group, especially one with little current meaning or truth.

shield /ʃiːld/ shields n
beschermer beschermster
(figurative) One who protects or defends.
bescherming scherm
Anything that protects or defends; defense; shelter; protection.
schild
A broad piece of defensive armor, held in hand, formerly in general use in war, for the protection of the body.
schild scherm
(science fiction) A field of energy that protects or defends.
badge penning
(colloquial, law enforcement) A police badge.
plaat wegwijzer
(transport) A sign or symbol, usually containing numbers and sometimes letters, identifying a highway route.
wapenschild schild
(heraldry) The escutcheon or field on which are placed the bearings in coats of arms.

shield /ʃiːld/ v
beschermen afschermen verdedigen
(ambitransitive) To protect, to defend.
afschermen
(electricity) To protect from the influence of.

shield bug shield bugs n
schildwants
Any of various shield-shaped true bugs of the superfamily Pentatomoidea.

shielded more shielded most shielded adj
geblindeerd
provided with a shield

shieldmaiden shieldmaidens n
schildmaagd
(Norse mythology) A female virgin who had chosen to fight as a warrior in battle.

shift /ʃɪft/ shifts n
ploegendienst ploegenstelsel
A change of workers, now specifically a set group of workers or period of working time.

shigellosis /ˌʃɪɡəˈloʊsɪs/ /ˌʃɪɡəˈləʊsɪs/ shigelloses n
shigellose
(medicine) A form of dysentery caused by intestinal infection with Shigella bacteria

shiitake /ʃiːˈtɑːkeɪ/ /ʃɪˈtɑkeɪ/ /ʃɪˈtɑki/ /ʃɪˈtɑːkeɪ/ shiitake shiitakes n
shiitake
A wide, brown variety of edible mushroom, Lentinula edodes.

shiksa /ˈʃɪksə/ shiksas n
sjikse
(Judaism, often, derogatory) A non-Jewish girl, especially one who is attractive and young.

shimmer /ˈʃɪm.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈʃɪm.ɚ/ shimmers n
glans glinstering
A faint or veiled and tremulous gleam or shining.

shimmer /ˈʃɪm.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈʃɪm.ɚ/ v
glimmen glinsteren
(intransitive) To shine tremulously or intermittently; to gleam faintly.

shin /ʃɪn/ shins n
scheen
The front part of the leg below the knee; the front edge of the shin bone: w:Shinbone on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

shin pad shin pads n
scheenbeschermer
A protective piece of clothing worn over the shin.

shin splint shin splints n
beenvliesontsteking
(medicine) A painful inflammation of the muscles in the shins, especially frequent in runners; (more loosely) a painful condition in the shins.

shinbone shinbones n
scheenbeen
(anatomy) The inner and usually the larger of the two bones of the leg or hind limb below the knee

shine /ʃaɪn/ /ʃaːɪn/ shines n
schijn straling
Brightness from a source of light.
glans
Brightness from reflected light.
bravoure uitmuntendheid
Excellence in quality or appearance; splendour.

shine /ʃaɪn/ /ʃaːɪn/ v
schijnen stralen
(intransitive, copulative) To emit or reflect light so as to glow.
opblinken polieren
(transitive) To cause (something) to shine; put a shine on (something); polish (something).
uitblinken
(intransitive, copulative) To distinguish oneself; to excel.
voor de hand liggen
(intransitive, copulative) To be immediately apparent.
blinken glanzen
(transitive) To cause to shine, as a light or by reflected light.

shingle /ˈʃɪŋ.ɡəl/ shingles n
grind
Small, smooth pebbles, as found on a beach.

shingles /ˈʃɪŋɡəlz/ n
gordelroos zona
(disease, informal) Herpes zoster, caused by Human herpes virus 3, in genus Varicellovirus.

shiny /ˈʃaɪ.ni/ more shiny most shiny shinier shiniest adj
blinkend
glanzend glimmend
Reflecting light.

shiny cowbird shiny cowbirds n
glanskoevogel
A passerine bird (Molothrus bonariensis) of the Icteridae family.

ship /ʃɪp/ ships n
schip
(nautical) A water-borne vessel generally larger than a boat.

ship /ʃɪp/ v
verschepen
(transitive) To send by water-borne transport.
verzenden opsturen uitleveren verschepen
(transitive) To send (a parcel or container) to a recipient (by any means of transport).
doorgeven
(transitive, colloquial) To pass (from one person to another).

ship ahoy interjection
schip ahoi
(nautical) Interjection used to hail another ship or vessel, or to attract attention to the presence of another vessel (most probably close by)

ship in a bottle /ˌʃɪp ɪn ə ˈbɑtəl/ /ˌʃɪp ɪn ə ˈbɒtl̩/ [-ɾəl] ships in a bottle ships in bottles n
flessenscheepje
An ornament consisting of a model ship inside a glass bottle, usually one with a narrow neck which makes it difficult to see how the ship was put in place.

ship's boat ship's boats n
scheepsboot
a utility boat carried by a larger vessel

shipload shiploads n
scheepsvracht
(nautical) The amount (of cargo) that a ship can carry.

shipment /ˈʃɪpmənt/ shipments n
scheepslading
a load of goods that is transported by any method (not just by ship)
verschepen verscheping
the act of transporting goods

shipowner shipowners n
reder
(nautical) Someone who owns a ship.

shipping /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/ shippings n
verzending
The transportation of goods.

shipping company shipping companies n
rederij
A company whose main line of business is ownership and operation of ships.

shipworm /ˈʃɪpwɜːm/ /ˈʃɪpwɝm/ shipworms n
paalworm
Any of several wormlike marine molluscs (not true worms) of the family Teredinidae that bore through the wooden hulls of ships and other woody material immersed in salt water; specifically, the naval shipworm or turu (Teredo navalis), the type species of the genus Teredo.

shipwreck /ˈʃɪpɹɛk/ shipwrecks n
scheepswrak wrak
A ship that has sunk or run aground so that it is no longer seaworthy.
schipbreuk
(countable, uncountable) An event where a ship sinks or runs aground.

shipwreck /ˈʃɪpɹɛk/ v
schipbreken schipbreuk lijden
To wreck a boat through a collision or mishap.

shipwright /ˈʃɪpɹaɪt/ shipwrights n
scheepsbouwer
A person who designs, builds and repairs ships, especially wooden ones.

shipyard shipyards n
scheepswerf
A place where ships are built and repaired.

shire /ʃaɪ(ə)ɹ/ /ʃaɪə/ shires n
graafschap
(chiefly, historical) An administrative area or district between about the 5th to the 11th century, subdivided into hundreds or wapentakes and jointly governed by an ealdorman and a sheriff; also, a present-day area corresponding to such a historical district; a county; especially (England) , a county having a name ending in -shire.

shirk /ʃɜːk/ /ʃɝk/ v
ontduiken zich drukken zijn plicht ontlopen
(transitive) To avoid, especially a duty, responsibility, etc.; to stay away from.

shirker shirkers n
uitslover
One who shirks a duty or responsibility.
luiaard
One who is lazy.

shirt /ʃəːɾʈ/ /ʃəːʈ/ /ʃɜːt/ /ʃɝt/ shirts n
hemd overhemd shirt
An article of clothing that is worn on the upper part of the body, and often has sleeves, either long or short, that cover the arms.

shirttail shirttails n
hemdsslip slip
The single or split (then rather plural) bottom part of a shirt, below the waist, especially in the back, which, when not tucked into trousers or other vestment, hangs over the wearer's tail-end, like a tail.

shish kebab /ˈʃɪʃkəbɑb/ /ˌʃɪʃkəˈbæb/ shish kebabs n
kebab shish kebab sjasliek
A dish made of small pieces of meat, with or without vegetables, which are skewered on a wooden or metal stick and roasted in an oven or over an open fire.

shit /ʃɪt/ more shit most shit shitter shittest adj
snert
(vulgar, colloquial) Of poor quality; worthless.

shit /ʃɪt/ interjection
kut! schijt!
(vulgar) Expression of worry, failure, shock, etc., often at something seen for the first time or remembered immediately before using this term.

shit /ʃɪt/ shits n
poep schijt stront kak
(countable, uncountable, colloquial, vulgar) Solid excretory product evacuated from the bowels; feces.
gelul schijt
(uncountable, vulgar, colloquial) Nonsense; bullshit.
klootzak rotzak
(countable, vulgar, colloquial) A nasty, despicable person, used particularly of men.
geen reet
(uncountable, slang, vulgar) Anything exceptional or remarkable.

shit /ʃɪt/ v
schijten
(transitive, vulgar, colloquial) To excrete (something) through the anus.
(transitive, reflexive) To defecate on; to soil through defecating.

shit-for-brains /ˈʃɪt fɚ ˌbɹeɪnz/ adj
hersenloos
(derogatory, vulgar, colloquial) Extremely stupid.

shithouse shithouses n
plee schijthuis schijthuisje schijtkot secreet

shitload shitloads n
hele hoop
(vulgar, slang) A large amount.

shits /ʃɪts/ n
diarree racekak schijterij
(colloquial, vulgar) .

shitter /ˈʃɪt.ə/ /ˈʃɪt.ɚ/ [ˈʃɪɾ.ɚ] shitters n
schijter schijterd
(colloquial, vulgar) One who defecates.

shitty /ˈʃɪti/ [ˈʃɪɾi] shittier shittiest adj
schijt stront
(informal, vulgar) Of low quality or standard; inferior; not up to par, or failing one's expectations

shiv /ʃɪv/ shivs n
mes
A knife, especially a makeshift one fashioned from something not normally used as a weapon (like a plastic spoon or a toothbrush).

shiv /ʃɪv/ v
steken
(by extension) To stab someone with anything not normally used as a stabbing weapon.

shive /ʃaɪv/ shives n
schijf snede snee
A slice, especially of bread.
scheef leem
A splinter or fragment of the woody core of flax or hemp broken off in braking or scutching

shiver /ˈʃɪvə/ /ˈʃɪvɚ/ v
huiveren rillen bibberen
To tremble or shake, especially when cold or frightened.
(nautical, transitive) To cause to shake or tremble, as a sail, by steering close to the wind.

shoal /ʃəʊl/ shoals n
zandbank
A sandbank or sandbar creating a shallow.

shock /ʃɑk/ /ʃɒk/ /ʃɔk/ shocks n
pluk
(psychology) A sudden or violent mental or emotional disturbance.
schok
(medicine) Electric shock, a sudden burst of electrical energy hitting a person or animal.
schok shock
A sudden, heavy impact.
shock
(medicine) Circulatory shock, a medical emergency characterized by the inability of the circulatory system to supply enough oxygen to meet tissue requirements.

shock absorber shock absorbers n
schokdemper schokbreker
(mechanical engineering) A mechanical device designed to smooth out or damp any sudden shock impulse and dissipate kinetic energy; usually consists of a combination of a spring and a dashpot.

shock absorption n
schokabsorptie schokdemping

shock wave shock waves n
schokgolf
(physics) A powerful compression wave produced by the movement of a body through a fluid or gas at a velocity greater than the local speed of sound.

shoddy /ʃɒdi/ shoddier shoddiest adj
nagemaakt
Of poor quality or construction

shoe /ʃu/ /ʃuː/ shoen shoes shoon n
schoen
A protective covering for the foot, with a bottom part composed of thick leather or plastic sole and often a thicker heel, and a softer upper part made of leather or synthetic material. Shoes generally do not extend above the ankle, as opposed to boots, which do.
Something resembling a shoe in form, position, or function, such as a brake shoe.

shoe /ʃu/ /ʃuː/ v
aantrekken schoeien schoenen
beslaan
(transitive) To put shoes on someone or something else's feet, especially to put horseshoes on a horse.

shoe polish shoe polishes n
schoensmeer
A product rubbed onto shoes to make them shine.

shoe shop shoe shops n
schoenenwinkel
A shop that sells footwear and related items; a shoe store.

shoe size shoe sizes n
schoenmaat
The size of shoe that fits a person, often indicated by an alphanumeric code.

shoebill /ˈʃu.bɪl/ shoebills n
schoenbekooievaar
Balaeniceps rex, a tall wading bird related to the stork, native to tropical African swamps; the sole species of the family Balaenicipitidae.

shoebox shoeboxes n
schoenendoos
The box in which shoes are sold.

shoehorn /ˈʃuːˌhɔɹn/ /ˈʃuːˌhɔː(ɹ)n/ shoehorns n
schoenlepel schoenaantrekker schoenhoorn schoentrekker
A smooth tool that assists in putting the foot into a shoe, by sliding the heel in after the toe is in place. This reduces discomfort and damage to the back of the shoe. By slipping it into the back of the shoe behind the heel, the user prevents the heel from squashing down the back of the shoe and causing difficulty; instead the heel slides down the smooth shoehorn, which then comes out easily once the foot is in place.

shoehorn /ˈʃuːˌhɔɹn/ /ˈʃuːˌhɔː(ɹ)n/ v
een schoenlepel gebruiken persen proppen
(transitive, figuratively) To force (something) into (a tight space); to squeeze (something) into (a schedule, etc); to exert great effort to insert or include (something); to include (something) despite potent reasons not to.

shoelace /ˈʃuːˌleɪs/ shoelaces n
schoenveter
A lace used for fastening a shoe.

shoemaker shoemakers n
schoenmaker schoenmaakster
A person who makes shoes

shoestring /ˈʃustɹɪŋ/ /ˈʃuːstɹɪŋ/ shoestrings n
grijpstuiver
Chiefly in on a shoestring: very little money; a tight budget.

shofar /ˈʃaʊ̯fɔʁ/ /ˈʃoʊ̯fɑɹ/ /ˈʃoʊ̯fɚ/ /ˈʃɔɪ̯fɚ/ /ˈʃəɪ̯fɚ/ /ˈʃəʊ̯fə/ /ˈʃɛɪ̯fɚ/ shofarot shofaroth shofars shofroth n
sjofar
(Judaism) A ram’s-horn trumpet.

shoo-in shoo-ins n
kat in't bakkie
(by extension, colloquial, originally, US) A candidate or contestant generally agreed upon as the presumptive winner; a favourite, somebody who is well-liked or widely agreed upon.

shoot /ʃuːt/ interjection
stik
A mild expletive, expressing disbelief or disdain

shoot /ʃuːt/ shoots n
scheut spruit
The emerging stem and embryonic leaves of a new plant.

shoot /ʃuːt/ v
schieten
To send out or forth, especially with a rapid or sudden motion; to cast with the hand; to hurl; to discharge; to emit.
To protrude; to jut; to project; to extend.

shoot down v
neerhalen
(transitive) To cause to fall by shooting.

shoot first and ask questions later v
eerst schieten, dan vragen stellen erst schießen, dann fragen
(idiomatic, US) To take hasty, immediate action with serious consequences, without first adequately investigating the situation.

shoot holes v
gat schieten in gaten schieten in

shoot one's mouth off v
overdrijven
(slang) To make reckless or exaggerated statements.

shoot oneself in the foot v
in de vingers snijden
(idiomatic) To act against one's own interests; to unintentionally behave self-destructively.

shoot the breeze v
babbelen kletsen
(idiomatic, US) To chat idly or generally waste time talking.

shooter /ˈʃuːtə(ɹ)/ shooters n
schutter
Someone who shoots something; a gunner, archer, etc.
(craps) The player throwing the dice.
(slang) A firearm.
(slang) An associate willing to act in one's defence or to act against one's enemies, especially by force.
(by extension) A loyal advocate or fan.
A video game in which shooting enemies (or targets) is the main objective.
(professional wrestling, _, slang) A professional wrestler who uses actual fighting moves as part of his style, or who speaks his mind during a live or televised event (instead of speaking from a script).
A large marble used for knocking smaller marbles out of a chalk circle.
An alcoholic beverage typically served in a shot glass.
(rare) A shooting star.
(alternative medicine) A device supposed to accumulate orgone.

shooting /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/ shootings n
schietpartij
(countable) An instance of shooting with a gun or other weapon.

shooting range shooting ranges n
schietbaan
A facility designed for firearms practice.

shooting star shooting stars n
vallende ster
A meteor, especially a streak of light in the night sky, caused by a meteoroid burning up as it enters the Earth’s atmosphere.
twaalfgodenkruid
Any of several wild flowering plants in the genus Dodecatheon, mostly found in Western North America.

shop /ʃɑp/ /ʃɒp/ shops n
winkel
An establishment that sells goods or services to the public; originally only a physical location, but now a virtual establishment as well.
atelier werkplaats
A place where things are manufactured or crafted; a workshop.

shop /ʃɑp/ /ʃɒp/ v
winkelen shoppen boodschappen doen inkopen doen
(intransitive) To visit stores or shops to browse or explore merchandise, especially with the intention of buying such merchandise.

shop assistant shop assistants n
verkoopster verkoper
An employee in a shop, a shopkeeper.

shop window shop windows n
etalage uitstalraam vitrine
A large window at the front of a shop, behind which items for sale are displayed.

shopkeeper /ˈʃɒpkiːpɚ/ shopkeepers n
winkelier detaillist
A trader who sells goods in a shop, or by retail, in distinction from one who sells by wholesale, or sells door to door.

shoplifter shoplifters n
winkeldief
A person who shoplifts, one who steals from shops.

shoplifting shopliftings n
winkeldiefstal
(uncountable) The action of stealing goods from a shop; the action of the verb shoplift.

shopping /ˈʃɑpɪŋ/ /ˈʃɒpɪŋ/ shoppings n
boodschappen doen inkoop winkelen
The process of buying goods or services, or searching for those suitable to buy.

shopping bag shopping bags n
boodschappentas
A strong bag with handles used to put purchases in; usually made of plastic, paper or fabric, sometimes given away with a purchase.

shopping basket shopping baskets n
winkelmandje boodschappenmandje mandje winkelmand
A basket to put groceries and other merchandise in while shopping.

shopping cart /ˈʃɑpɪŋ kɑɹt/ shopping carts n
winkelwagentje winkelwagen winkelkar
(US, Philippines) A conveyance used to carry groceries and other items while shopping in a store.

shopping centre shopping centres n
winkelcentrum
(British, AU) A large retail outlet consisting of several shops.

shopping list shopping lists n
boodschappenlijstje
A list, written on e.g. a piece of paper, of items that need to be bought.

shore /ʃo(ː)ɹ/ /ʃoə/ /ʃɔɹ/ /ʃɔː/ shores n
oever kust
(from the perspective of one on a body of water) Land, usually near a port.

shore crab shore crabs n
strandkrab
A type of crab (Carcinus maenas) native to the coasts of Europe and North Africa.

shore up /ˈʃɔɹ‿ʌp/ /ˈʃɔːɹ‿ʌp/ v
versterken verstevigen
(transitive, often, figuratively) To reinforce or strengthen (something at risk of failure).

shorebird shorebirds n
waadvogel
A bird, or species of birds, that is found near the edge of bodies of water.

short /ʃoɹt/ /ʃoːt/ /ʃɔːt/ /ʃɔːɹt/ /ˈʃoːrt/ /ˈʃoːɻt/ /ˈʃɒːɹt/ [ʃɑɹt] shorter shortest adj
kort klein
Having a small distance from one end or edge to another, either horizontally or vertically.
Having little duration.
klein kort
(of a person) Of comparatively small height.

short circuit short circuits n
kortsluiting
(electrical engineering) A usually unintentional connection of low resistance or impedance in a circuit such that excessive and often damaging current flows in it.

short story short stories n
kort verhaal
A work of fiction that is shorter than a novella.

short twentieth century /-ɪθ-/ /ˈʃoɹt ˌtwɛn.(t)ɪ.əθ ˈsɛn.(t)ʃ(ə).ɹi/ /ˈʃɔːt ˌtwɛn.(t)ɪ.əθ ˈsɛn.t͡ʃ(ʊ).ɹi/ pn
korte twintigste eeuw
(historical period, specifically) The period between 1914 and 1991, from the beginning of World War I to the fall of the Soviet Union. [from 1990s]

short-billed dowitcher short-billed dowitchers n
kleine grijze snip
a long-legged and long-billed migratory wading bird, Limnodromus griseus

short-eared owl short-eared owls n
velduil
A species of owl, Asio flammeus.

short-haired bumblebee short-haired bumblebees n
donkere tuinhommel
A species of bumblebee, Bombus subterraneus, native to Eurasia.

short-tailed hawk short-tailed hawks n
kortstaartbuizerd
(Buteo brachyurus), an American bird of prey in the family Accipitridae

short-tailed parrot short-tailed parrots n
kortstaartpapegaai
A species of parrot, Graydidascalus brachyurus, native to tropical rain forests of South America.

short-term shorter-term shortest-term adj
op kort termijn
of or pertaining to the near or immediate future.
kortlopend kortdurend lapmiddel
of or pertaining to a short duration of time

short-term memory n
kortetermijngeheugen

short-toed snake eagle short-toed snake eagles n
slangenarend
Circaetus gallicus, a medium-sized bird of prey in the family Accipitridae.

short-toed treecreeper short-toed treecreepers n
boomkruiper
Certhia brachydactyla, a species of bird in the family Certhiidae.

short-winded /ʃɔːtˈwɪndɪd/ more short-winded most short-winded adj
gebald kort en krachtig kortwijlig
Concise and to the point (opposite of long-winded).

shortage /ˈʃɔː(ɹ)tɪd͡ʒ/ shortages n
krapte tekort

shortbread shortbreads n
zandkoekje
A type of biscuit (cookie), popular in Britain, traditionally made from one part sugar, two parts butter and three parts flour.

shortchange /ʃɔɹtˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒ/ /ʃɔːtˈtʃeɪnd͡ʒ/ v
te weinig wisselgeld geven
(transitive) To defraud (someone) by giving them less change than they should be given after a transaction.
bedriegen iemand afzetten
(transitive, by extension) To deprive (someone) of something due; to treat unfairly; to cheat, deceive.

shortcrust pastry shortcrust pastries n
korstdeeg kruimeldeeggebak
(cooking) Pastry containing no leavening agent; often used to make the base of tarts, pies etc.

shorthand /ˈʃɔɹthænd/ /ˈʃɔːthænd/ shorthands n
beknotte vorm
A rough and rapid method of writing by substituting symbols for letters, words, etc.

shortness of breath n
ademnood benauwdheid
difficulty in breathing; dyspnea

shorts /ʃɔː(ɹ)ts/ n
shorts
pants or trousers worn for sports or in warmer weather that do not go lower than the knees.

shortwave /ˈʃoɹtˌweɪv/ /ˈʃɔːtˌweɪv/ adj
kortegolf
(of radio waves) Having a wavelength of approximately 10 to 100 meters.

shortwave /ˈʃoɹtˌweɪv/ /ˈʃɔːtˌweɪv/ shortwaves n
kortegolf korte golf
(physics) An electromagnetic wave having a wavelength between approximately 10 and 100 meters, corresponding to frequencies between 3 and 30 MHz.

shot /ʃɑt/ /ʃɒt/ /ʃɔt/ more shot most shot adj
uitgeput
Tired, weary.
versleten
(colloquial) Worn out or broken.

shot /ʃɑt/ /ʃɒt/ /ʃɔt/ shots n
schot
The result of launching a projectile or bullet.
(sports) The act of launching a ball or similar object toward a goal.
kogel
(countable, athletics) The heavy iron ball used for the shot put.
hagel
(uncountable) Small metal balls used as ammunition.

shot glass shot glasses n
borrelglas shotglas
A small glass used to hold or measure a small quantity of liquor.

shot put shot puts n
kogelstoten
(athletics, uncountable) An athletics event where a competitor must hurl a heavy metal orb ("shot") as far as possible. Because of the weight of the ball this is done with a pushing ("putting") motion rather than a throwing motion.

shotel shotels n
shotel
An Abyssinian curved blade similar to the scimitar.

shotgun /ˈʃɑtɡʌn/ /ˈʃɒtɡʌn/ shotguns n
buks hagelgeweer jachtgeweer
(firearms) A gun which fires loads typically consisting of small metal balls, called shot, from a cartridge.

shotgun wedding shotgun weddings n
moetje
(idiomatic, slang) A wedding in which the bride is already pregnant.

should /ʃuːld/ /ʃəd/ /ʃʊd/ /ʃʊld/ v
zou zouden
mochten
(informal) With verbs such as 'see' or 'hear', usually in the second person, used to point out something remarkable in either a good or bad way.
Will be likely to (become or do something); indicates a degree of possibility or probability that the stated thing will happen or be true in the future.
Used to express what the speaker would do in another person's situation, as a means of giving a suggestion or recommendation.
moeten zou moeten
(auxiliary) Ought to; expressing expectation.

shoulder /ˈʃoʊɫdɚ/ /ˈʃəʊɫdə/ shoulders n
schouder
(anatomy) The joint between the arm and the torso, sometimes including the surrounding muscles, tendons, and ligaments.
The part of the human torso forming a relatively horizontal surface running away from the neck.
berm pechstrook vluchtstrook
The part of a key between the cuts and the bow.Parts of a Yale lock-type key

shoulder bag shoulder bags n
schoudertas
Any bag with a single strap designed to be carried on the shoulder.

shoulder blade shoulder blades n
schouderblad
Either of the large flat bones at the back of the shoulder.

shoulder pad shoulder pads n
schoudervulling
a type of padding sometimes used in clothing to give the wearer the illusion of less sloping shoulders.

shout /ʃaʊt/ /ʃʌʊt/ shouts n
schreeuw
A loud burst of voice or voices; a violent and sudden outcry, especially that of a multitude expressing joy, triumph, exultation, anger, or great effort.

shout /ʃaʊt/ /ʃʌʊt/ v
schreeuwen
(intransitive) To utter a sudden and loud cry, as in joy, triumph, exultation or anger, or to attract attention, to animate others, etc.

shout from the rooftops v
van de daken schreeuwen
(ambitransitive) To announce eagerly and widely; to proclaim.

shove /ʃʌv/ v
schuiven
(transitive) To push, especially roughly or with force.

shovel /ˈʃʌv(ə)l/ /ˈʃʌvl̩/ shovels n
schop schep
A hand tool with a handle, used for moving portions of material such as earth, snow, and grain from one place to another, with some forms also used for digging. Not to be confused with a spade, which is designed solely for small-scale digging and incidental tasks such as chopping of small roots.

shovel /ˈʃʌv(ə)l/ /ˈʃʌvl̩/ v
scheppen
To move materials with a shovel.

shoveler shovelers n
slobeend
Any of four species of dabbling duck, in the genus Anas, with distinctive spatulate bills.

show /ʃoʊ/ /ʃəʊ/ shows n
tentoonstelling expositie
(countable) An exhibition of items.
voorstelling show
(countable) A broadcast program, especially a light entertainment program.

show /ʃoʊ/ /ʃəʊ/ v
tonen vertonen showen zien
(transitive) To display, to have somebody see (something).
(intransitive) To be visible; to be seen; to appear.
aantonen bewijzen demonstreren
(transitive) To indicate (a fact) to be true; to demonstrate.

show of force shows of force n
machtsvertoon

show of hands shows of hands n
hoofdelijke stemming
A vote in which people raise a hand in order to state their agreement with something.

show off v
pronken aanstellen
(transitive, and, intransitive, idiomatic) To attract attention to for the purpose of bragging or personal exhibitionism; to demonstrate a skill, talent or property for the purpose of bragging or personal exhibitionism.

show trial show trials n
showproces
(legal) A trial held for appearance's sake, but whose verdict is predetermined, especially a "guilty" verdict with the purpose of making an example of the accused. [1937]

show up v
tentoonstellen
(transitive) To make visible; to expose.

show, don't tell /ʃəʊ dəʊnt tɛl/ proverb
toon, in plaats van te vertellen
Advice to writers: convey an impression by the way that events are described in the narrative, and not by explicitly stating facts.

show-off show-offs n
aansteller uitslover
One who shows off; a person given to egotistically demonstrating their prowess or ability.

showboat /ˈʃoʊˌboʊt/ showboats n
evenementenboot
(US) A river steamboat having a resident theatre.

showbusiness /ˈʃoʊˌbɪznɪs/ n
showbizz showbusiness
The entertainment industry.

showcase /ˈʃoʊˌkeɪs/ /ˈʃəʊˌkeɪs/ showcases n
vitrine
A setting, occasion, or medium for exhibiting something or someone, especially in an attractive or favorable aspect.

showdown showdowns n
krachtmeting
The final battle between two nemeses, in which there can be but one victor.

shower /ˈʃaʊ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈʃaʊ.ɚ/ showers n
bui regenbui schoer
A brief fall of precipitation (spell of rain, or a similar fall of snow, sleet, or cascade).
douche stortbad
An instance of using of this device in order to bathe oneself.

shower /ˈʃoʊ.ɚ/ /ˈʃəʊ.ə(ɹ)/ showers n
vleeslul
(slang) A man whose penis is close to its full (erect) size when flaccid, or the penis itself. [from 1990s]

shower /ˈʃaʊ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈʃaʊ.ɚ/ v
besproeien
(followed by with) To spray with (a specified liquid).
douchen een douche nemen een stortbad nemen
To bathe using a shower.

shower curtain shower curtains n
douchegordijn
A waterproof curtain which hangs by the shower, to prevent water splashing from the shower.

showerhead showerheads n
douchekop
A perforated nozzle that showers water on a bather, sometimes in adjustable patterns.

showstopper showstoppers n
succesnummer
A performance or segment of a theatrical production that induces a positive audience reaction strong enough to pause the production.

showy /ˈʃoʊ.i/ /ˈʃəʊ.i/ showier showiest adj
opzichtig
(sometimes, derogatory) Calling attention; flashy; standing out to the eye.
Making a striking or aesthetically pleasing display.

shrank /ʃɹæŋk/ shranks n
shrank
(US, Pennsylvania Dutch English) A large highly decorative German/Dutch-style piece of furniture, which combines aspects of a clothing wardrobe, curio, and cabinet.

shrapnel /ˈʃɹæpnəl/ shrapnels n
granaatscherven
(military) Shot, fragments, or debris thrown out by an exploding shell, bomb or landmine.

shred /ʃɹɛd/ shreds n
flard
A long, narrow piece (especially of fabric) cut or torn off; a strip; specifically, a piece of cloth or clothing.

shred /ʃɹɛd/ v
verscheuren versnipperen
To cut or tear (something) into long, narrow pieces or strips.

shredder /ʃɹɛdə(ɹ)/ shredders n
versnipperaar
A machine that tears up objects into smaller pieces, especially a paper shredder, garbage shredder or gardening or farming shredder.

shrew /ʃɹuː/ shrews n
spitsmuis
Any of numerous small, mouselike, chiefly nocturnal, mammals of the family Soricidae (order Soricomorpha).

shrewd /ʃɹuːd/ shrewder shrewdest adj
schrander
Showing clever resourcefulness in practical matters.
listig sluw
Artful, tricky or cunning.

shriek /ʃɹiːk/ shrieks n
krijsen
A sharp, shrill outcry or scream; a shrill wild cry such as is caused by sudden or extreme terror, pain, or the like.

shriek /ʃɹiːk/ v
krijsen
(intransitive) To utter a loud, sharp, shrill sound or cry, as do some birds and beasts; to scream, as in a sudden fright, in horror or anguish.

shrike /ʃɹaɪk/ shrikes n
klauwier klapekster
Any of various passerine birds of the family Laniidae which are known for their habit of catching other birds and small animals and impaling the uneaten portions of their bodies on thorns.

shrill /ʃɹɪl/ shriller shrillest adj
schel
High-pitched and piercing.
scherp
Sharp or keen to the senses.

shrimp /ʃɹɪmp/ shrimp shrimps n
garnaal
(uncountable) The flesh of such crustaceans.

shrine /ʃɹaɪ̯n/ shrines n
schrijn
A holy or sacred place dedicated to a specific deity, ancestor, hero, martyr, saint, or similar figure of awe and respect, at which said figure is venerated or worshipped.

shrink /ˈʃɹɪŋk/ shrinks n
zielenknijper zielknijper
(slang, sometimes, pejorative) A psychiatrist or psychotherapist.

shrink /ˈʃɹɪŋk/ v
krimpen
(transitive) To cause to become smaller.
krimpen verschrompelen slinken
(intransitive) To become smaller; to contract.

shrinkflation n
krimpflatie

shroud /ʃɹaʊd/ shrouds n
lijkwade lijkgewaad doodskleed lijkdoek
Especially, the dress for the dead; a winding sheet.
want
(nautical) One of a set of ropes or cables (rigging) attaching a mast to the sides of a vessel or to another anchor point, serving to support the mast sideways; such rigging collectively.

shrub /ʃɹʌb/ shrubs n
heester struik
A woody plant smaller than a tree, and usually with several stems from the same base.

shrub celery n
bleekselderij struikselderie
The crisp, thick leafstalk of the celery plant; used as a vegetable, or eaten raw.

shrug /ʃɹʌɡ/ shrugs n
schouderophalen
A lifting of the shoulders to signal indifference or a casual lack of knowledge.
A cropped, cardigan-like garment with short or long sleeves, typically knitted.

shrug /ʃɹʌɡ/ v
schokschouderen schouders ophalen
(ambitransitive) To raise (the shoulders) to express uncertainty, lack of concern, (formerly) dread, etc.

shrunk /ˈʃɹʌŋk/ v
gekrompen
past participle of shrink

shrunken more shrunken most shrunken adj
krimpen slinken
Reduced in size as a result of shrinkage; shrivelled.

shtick /ʃtɪk/ shticks n
stokpaardje
A characteristic trait or theme, especially in the way people or media present themselves.
grap grol sketch
A gimmick.

shtum /ʃtʊm/ adj
stom
silent; speechless; dumb.

shudder /ˈʃʌd.ə/ /ˈʃʌd.ɚ/ [ˈʃʌɾ.ɚ] shudders n
rilling
A shivering tremor, often from fear or horror.

shudder /ˈʃʌd.ə/ /ˈʃʌd.ɚ/ [ˈʃʌɾ.ɚ] v
huiveren
(intransitive) To shake nervously, often from fear or horror.

shuffle /ˈʃʌfəl/ v
schudden
(ambitransitive) To put in a random order.
slenteren
To change one's position; to shift ground; to evade questions; to resort to equivocation; to prevaricate.

shumai shumai shumais n
sieuw mai siew maai
A traditional steamed Chinese pork dumpling served in dim sum.

shun /ʃʌn/ v
mijden schuwen
ontwijken vermijden
(transitive) To avoid, especially persistently; ostracize.

shunt /ʃənt/ /ʃʌnt/ v
rangeren
(transitive, rail transport) To move a train from one track to another, or to move carriages, etc. from one train to another.

shut /ʃɛt/ /ʃʊt/ /ʃʌt/ v
sluiten dichtklappen
(transitive) To close, to stop from being open.
(intransitive) To close, to stop being open.
(transitive, or, intransitive, chiefly, British) To close (a business) temporarily.
(transitive) To isolate, to close off from the world.

shut down v
afsluiten uitzetten
(ergative) To turn off or stop.

shut up /ʃʌt ˈʌp/ [ʃʌt̚ ˈʌp] [ʃʌʔ ˈʌp] [ʃʌˈɾʌp] interjection
hou je bek hou je kop hou je smoel kop dicht
(highly, _, impolite, dismissal) Stop talking, crying, etc.

shut up /ʃʌt ˈʌp/ [ʃʌt̚ ˈʌp] [ʃʌʔ ˈʌp] [ʃʌˈɾʌp] v
bek dicht hou je muil klep dicht mond houden ophouden
zwijgen kop dicht stilvallen
(ergative, often, imperative) Of a person, to stop talking or (of a person or thing) making noise.

shutter /ˈʃʌt.ə/ /ˈʃʌɾ.ɚ/ shutters n
luik
(usually, in the plural) Protective panels, usually wooden, placed over windows to block out the light.
sluiter
(photography) The part of a camera, normally closed, that opens for a controlled period of time to let light in when taking a picture.

shuttle /ˈʃʌtəl/ shuttles n
werpspoel schuitje smietspoel
(weaving) A tool used to carry the woof back and forth between the warp threads on a loom.
pendelbus werpspoel
A transport service (such as a bus or train) that goes back and forth between two or more places.

shuttlecock /ˈʃʌtl̩kɑk/ /ˈʃʌtl̩kɒk/ shuttlecocks n
shuttle pluimbal vederbal
(countable) A lightweight object that is conical in shape with a cork or rubber-covered nose, used in badminton the way a ball is used in other racquet games. [from early 16th c.]

shy /ʃaɪ/ more shy most shy shier shiest shyer shyest adj
gegeneerd gegeneerde schuchtere
verlegen bedeesd schroomvallig timide schuchter
Easily frightened; timid.
gereserveerd
Reserved; disinclined to familiar approach.
voorzichtig verstandig
Cautious; wary; suspicious.
klein
(informal) Short, insufficient or less than.
bedeesd beschroomd verlegen
Embarrassed.

shy /ʃaɪ/ shies n
aangooi worp
An act of throwing.
gooiplaats gooiplek
A place for throwing.

shy /ʃaɪ/ v
terugspringen
(intransitive) To jump back in fear.
gooien weggooien werpen
(transitive) To throw sideways with a jerk; to fling.

shylock /ˈʃaɪlɑk/ /ˈʃaɪlɒk/ v
woekerlenen
(intransitive, US) To lend money at exorbitant rates of interest.

sibilant /ˈsɪb.ɪ.lənt/ sibilants n
sibilant sisklank
(phonetics) A consonant having a hissing or hushing sound such as the s or sh in sack or shack.

sibling /ˈsɪblɪŋ/ siblings n
brus sibling
A person who shares a parent; one's brother or sister who one shares a parent with.

sibling-in-law siblings-in-law n
schoonbrus
The sibling of the spouse of one's sibling.

sibylline /ˈsɪbɪlaɪn/ sibyllines n
helderziend sibillijns
One of the Sibylline Oracles or Sibylline Books.

sic /sɪk/ adv
sic
Thus; as written; used to indicate, for example, that text is being quoted as it is from the source.

sic /sɪk/ v
aanzetten opjutten zetten
(transitive) To incite an attack by, especially a dog or dogs.
pakken
(transitive) To set upon; to chase; to attack.

sick /sɪk/ sicker sickest adj
zieke zieken
(less common in the, _, UK) In poor health; ill.
(colloquial) Mentally unstable, disturbed.
misselijk
Having an urge to vomit.

sick as a dog adj
zo ziek als een hond

sick bay sick bays n
ziekenboeg
A room in an institution, or compartment on a vessel, where basic medical supplies are kept and medical attention can be sought.

sick leave n
ziekteverlof
Paid absence from work specifically to recover from illness.

sick man of Europe pn
zieke man van Europa
(archaic, politics) Ottoman Empire.

sick note sick notes n
ziekteattest ziektebrief ziektebriefje
(UK) A note from a doctor certifying the patient is ill, and therefore unable to go to work, school, etc.

sick pay n
ziekengeld
Money paid to an employee during his or her sick leave.

sickbed /ˈsɪkbɛd/ sickbeds n
ziekbed
A bed used by a person who is sick.
hersteloord
A place for convalescence.

sickening /ˈsɪk(ə)nɪŋ/ more sickening most sickening adj
misselijkmakend walgelijk ziekmakend
Causing sickness or disgust.

sickle /ˈsɪkl̩/ more sickle most sickle adj
sikkel

sickle /ˈsɪkl̩/ sickles n
sikkel zichel zicht
(agriculture) An implement having a semicircular blade and short handle, used for cutting long grass and cereal crops.

sickle-cell anemia n
sikkelcelanemie
(North America) The most common form of sickle-cell disease, with anemic effects.

sickly /ˈsɪkli/ sicklier sickliest adj
ziekelijk
Frequently ill or in poor health.

sickness /ˈsɪknɪs/ sicknesses n
ziekte
The quality or state of being sick or diseased; illness.
misselijkheid
Nausea; qualmishness; as, sickness of stomach.

side /saɪd/ /səɪd/ sides n
zijde
A bounding straight edge of a two-dimensional shape.
kant zijde vlak
A flat surface of a three-dimensional object; a face.
zijde kant
One half (left or right, top or bottom, front or back, etc.) of something or someone.
A region in a specified position with respect to something.
One possible aspect of a concept, person, or thing.
zij
The portion of the human torso usually covered by the arms when they are not raised; the areas on the left and right between the belly or chest and the back.
zijde kant bladzijde pagina vlak
One surface of a sheet of paper (used instead of "page", which can mean one or both surfaces.)
ploeg kant
One set of competitors in a game.

side by side adv
naast elkaar zij aan zij

side effect side effects n
neveneffect nevenwerking
An unintended consequence, or secondary result, of any action, in addition to the main or intended consequence of that action.
nevenwerking
(medicine) An adverse effect, an unintended consequence of a drug or therapy; usually not a beneficial effect.

side-striped jackal side-striped jackals n
gestreepte jakhals
A species of jackal (Lupulella adusta, syn. Canis adustus), native to central and southern Africa.

sideband sidebands n
zijband
The band of frequencies each side of the frequency of a carrier wave; formed as a result of modulation of the carrier.

sidebox sideboxes n
kader tekstvak
(typography) A box placed alongside the main text in a book, etc. containing further related text.

sideburns /ˈsaɪd.bɚnz/ /ˈsaɪd.bɜː(ɹ)nz/ n
bakkebaarden tochtlatten
Facial hair reaching from the top of the head down the side of the face to the side of the chin.

sidecar /ˈsaɪdkɑɹ/ sidecars n
zijspan zijspanwagen
A one-wheeled attachment to the side of a motorcycle to allow for a separate seat for a passenger or cargo space.

sidereal day sidereal days n
siderische dag
(astronomy) One day of sidereal time; the time in which Earth rotates once around its axis, relative to the point of the vernal equinox (about 23 hours, 56 minutes, 4 seconds).

sidereal year sidereal years n
siderisch jaar
The orbital period of the Earth with respect to the fixed stars.

sidewalk /ˈsaɪdwɑk/ /ˈsaɪdwɔk/ /ˈsaɪdwɔːk/ sidewalks n
trottoir stoep voetpad
(US) (usually) a paved footpath located at the side of a road, for the use of pedestrians
(US, by extension) any paved footpath, even if not located at the side of a road

sideward more sideward most sideward adj
zijwaarts
Toward a side.

sideways /ˈsaɪdweɪz/ adv
zijwaarts
With a side to the front.

siege /sid͡ʒ/ /siːd͡ʒ/ sieges n
belegering beleg
(military) A prolonged military assault or a blockade of a city or fortress with the intent of conquering by force or attrition.

siege engine /ˈsid͡ʒ ˌɛnd͡ʒɪn/ /ˈsiːd͡ʒ ˌɛnd͡ʒɪn/ siege engines n
belegeringswapen belegeringswerk
(artillery, historical) A large weapon of war used during ancient and medieval times to batter fortifications, settlements, etc.; specifically, a trebuchet or other type of catapult.

siege mentality siege mentalities n
belegeringsmentaliteit frontmentaliteit
A collective feeling of victimization and defensiveness, in which a group of people believe themselves to be constantly attacked, oppressed, or isolated in the face of the negative intentions of the rest of the world.

siege tower siege towers n
belegeringstoren evenhoge
(historical) A siege weapon, consisting of a wheeled wooden tower with ladders inside, which was parked next to walls so assailants could safely scale them.

sieve /sɪv/ sieves n
zeef
A device with a mesh bottom to separate, in a granular material, larger particles from smaller ones, or to separate solid objects from a liquid.

sieve /sɪv/ v
zeven
To strain, sift or sort using a sieve.

sift /sɪft/ v
ziften
To sieve or strain (something).
To separate or scatter (things) as if by sieving.
zeven ziften
To examine (something) carefully.

sigh /saɪ/ interjection
zucht
An expression of fatigue, exhaustion, grief, sorrow, frustration, or the like, often used in casual written contexts.

sigh /saɪ/ sighs n
zucht
A deep, prolonged audible inhale and exhale of breath; as when fatigued, frustrated, grieved, or relieved; the act of sighing.
klacht verzuchting
(figurative) a manifestation of grief; a lament.

sigh /saɪ/ v
zuchten
(intransitive) To inhale a larger quantity of air than usual, and immediately expel it; to make a deep single audible respiration, especially as the result or involuntary expression of fatigue, exhaustion, grief, sorrow, frustration, or the like.

sight /saɪt/ sights n
aanblik
Something seen.
bezienswaardigheid
(often, in the plural) Something worth seeing; a spectacle, either good or bad.
vizier
(often, in the plural) A device used in aiming a projectile, through which the person aiming looks at the intended target.

sight for sore eyes sights for sore eyes n
lust voor het oog
(idiomatic) A pleasing sight; something that is beautiful to look at, particularly after a long period of deprivation.

sighting sightings n
waarneming
The act of catching sight of something, especially something searched for.

sightseeing sightseeings n
sightseeing
The activity of going out looking at things; tourism.

sightworthy more sightworthy most sightworthy adj
bezienswaardig zienswaardig

sigil /ˈsɪd͡ʒəl/ /ˈsɪd͡ʒɪl/ sigils n
zegel
A seal, signature or signet.

sigma /ˈsɪɡmə/ sigmas sigmata n
sigma
The eighteenth letter of the Classical and Modern Greek alphabets, the twentieth letter of Old and Ancient.

sign /saɪn/ signs n
teken
(sometimes, also used uncountably) A fact that shows that something exists or may happen.
(mathematics) Positive or negative polarity, as denoted by the + or - sign.
speciaal teken
A mark or another symbol used to represent something.
A semantic unit, something that conveys meaning or information (e.g. a word of written language); (linguistics, semiotics) a unit consisting of a signifier and a signified concept. (See sign (semiotics).)
bord bordje markering
A clearly visible object, generally flat, bearing a short message in words or pictures.
teken gebaar
A specific gesture or motion used to communicate by those with speaking or hearing difficulties; now specifically, a linguistic unit in sign language equivalent to word in spoken languages.
gebarentaal
(uncountable) Sign language in general.
teken voorteken
An omen.

sign /saɪn/ v
ondertekenen onderschrijven
(transitive) To validate or ratify (a document) by writing one's signature on it. [from 15th c.]
(intransitive) To write one's signature. [from 17th c.]
(transitive) More generally, to write one's signature on (something) as a means of identification etc. [from 15th c.]
(transitive) To bless (someone or something) with the sign of the cross; to mark with the sign of the cross. [from 14th c.]

sign language sign languages n
gebarentaal
(uncountable) Sign languages (sense 1) considered collectively.

sign of life signs of life n
levensteken
An indication that someone is alive; vital sign.
(figuratively) An indication that someone is present.

sign of the cross signs of the cross n
kruisteken
(Christianity) A gesture of the hand moving over the front of one's body in the shape of a cross made as part of ritual or to invoke divine protection.

signage /ˈsaɪnɪd͡ʒ/ signages n
bebording bewegwijzering
(uncountable) Signs, particularly those imparting commercial, directional, or road traffic information, taken collectively.

signal /ˈsɪɡnəl/ signals n
sein signaal
A sign made to give notice of some occurrence, command, or danger, or to indicate the start of a concerted action.
sein
An on-off light, semaphore, or other device used to give an indication to another person.
signaal
(of a radio, TV, telephone, internet, etc.) An electromagnetic action, normally a voltage that is a function of time, that conveys the information of the radio or TV program or of communication with another party.

signatory /ˈsɪɡ.nə.tɔː.ɹi/ /ˈsɪɡ.nə.tɹi/ signatories n
ondertekenaar
One who signs or has signed something.

signature /ˈsɪɡnət͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɪɡnət͡ʃɚ/ /ˈsɪɡnɪt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɪɡnɪt͡ʃɚ/ signatures n
handtekening
A person's name, written by that person, used as identification or to signify approval of accompanying material, such as a legal contract.
katern
(printing) A group of four (or a multiple of four) sheets printed such that, when folded, they become a section of a book.

signet ring signet rings n
zegelring
A finger ring bearing a signet, seal or coat of arms.

significance /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/ significances n
betekenis belang importantie
The extent to which something matters; importance
betekenis
Meaning.

significant /sɪɡˈnɪf.ə.kənt/ /sɪɡˈnɪf.ə.ɡənt/ /sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kənt/ more significant most significant adj
significant beduidend betekenisvol veelbetekenend voelbaar waarneembaar
Having a noticeable or major effect.

significant figure significant figures n
beduidend cijfer
(mathematics) A digit that is meaningful with respect to the precision of a measurement: in other words a digit that is non-zero, followed by a non-zero digit, or (for trailing zeroes) justified by the precision of the derivation or measurement.

significant other significant others n
wederhelft
One's exclusive romantic partner.

significantly /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli/ more significantly most significantly adv
beduidend betekenisvol significant veelbetekenend voelbaar waarneembaar
In a significant manner or to a significant extent.

signify /ˈsɪɡnɪfaɪ/ v
duidelijk maken te kennen geven
To show one’s intentions with a sign etc.; to indicate, announce.
betekenen
To mean; to betoken.

signing bonus signing bonuses n
intekenbonus intekenpremie

signpost signposts n
wegwijzer
A post bearing a sign that gives information on directions.

signpost v
bewegwijzeren
(transitive) To install signposts on.

silage /ˈsaɪlɪd͡ʒ/ silages n
silage
Fermented green forage fodder stored in an airtight silo or clamp.

silane /ˈsɪleɪn/ /ˈsʌɪleɪn/ silanes n
silaan

silence /ˈsaɪl(ə)ns/ /ˈsaɪləns/ interjection
stilte!
(imperative) Be silent.

silence /ˈsaɪl(ə)ns/ /ˈsaɪləns/ silences n
stilte
The absence of any sound.
zwijgen
The act of refraining from speaking.
stilzwijgen
Form of meditative worship practiced by the Society of Friends (Quakers); meeting for worship.

silence is consent proverb
wie zwijgt, stemt toe
A lack of response to an action is a tacit approval of that action.

silencer silencers n
geluiddemper
Something that silences
geluiddemper demper
An attachment to a gun or an exhaust pipe that reduces the sound it emits

silent /ˈsaɪlənt/ more silent most silent silenter silentest adj
stil
Free from sound or noise; absolutely still; perfectly quiet.
zwijgzaam zwijgend
Not speaking; indisposed to talk; speechless; mute; taciturn; not loquacious; not talkative.

silent as the grave adj
doodstil
(idiomatic, simile) Saying absolutely nothing (especially about a particular subject).

silent film silent films n
stomme film
(cinematography, retronym) A film with no synchronized recorded sound, especially spoken dialogue.

silently /ˈsaɪləntli/ more silently most silently adv
stilletjes
In a silent manner; making no noise.

silhouette /ˌsɪ.luːˈwɛt/ /ˌsɪ.ləˈwɛt/ /ˌsɪ.lʊˈwɛt/ silhouettes n
silhouet
An illustrated outline filled in with a solid color(s), usually only black, and intended to represent the shape of an object without revealing any other visual details; a similar appearance produced when the object being viewed is situated in relative darkness with brighter lighting behind it; a profile portrait in black, such as a shadow appears to be. [mid 19th c.]

silicate /ˈsɪlɪkeɪt/ /ˈsɪlɪkət/ /ˈsɪlɪkɪt/ silicates n
silicaat
(inorganic chemistry) Any salt of silica or of one of the silicic acids; any mineral composed of silicates

siliceous more siliceous most siliceous adj
kiezel- kiezelachtig kiezelhoudend
(chemistry) Of, relating to, consisting of, or resembling silica or silicates.

silicon /ˈsɪləkɑn/ /ˈsɪlɪkən/ silicons n
silicium
(chemistry, uncountable) A nonmetallic element (symbol Si) with an atomic number of 14 and atomic weight of 28.0855.

silicon dioxide n
silicium dioxyde
(chemistry) A hard glassy mineral, SiO₂, occurring as quartz, sand, opal etc. Informally known as silica.

silicone /ˈsɪlɪkəʊn/ silicones n
silicone
(chemistry) Any of a class of inert, semi-inorganic polymeric compounds (polysiloxanes), that have a wide range of thermal stability and extreme water repellence, used in a very wide range of industrial applications, and in prosthetic replacements for body parts.

silicosis silicoses n
silicose
(disease) A disease of the lungs caused by the inhalation of crystalline silica dust. [from late 19th c.]

silique /ˈsɪlɪk/ siliques n
hauw
(botany) A long dry fruit (seed capsule), length more than twice the width, typical to cruciferous plants and consisting of two fused carpels that separate when ripe.

silk /sɪlk/ silks n
zijde zijdedoek
(mostly, uncountable) A fine fiber excreted by the silkworm or other arthropod (such as a spider).
Anything which resembles silk, such as the filiform styles of the female flower of maize, or the seed covering of bombaxes.
The gown worn by a Senior (i.e. Queen's/King's) Counsel.
(colloquial) A Queen's Counsel, King's Counsel or Senior Counsel.
(circus arts, in the plural) A pair of long silk sheets suspended in the air on which a performer performs tricks.
(horse racing, usually, in the plural) The garments worn by a jockey displaying the colors of the horse's owner.
zijde rag spinrag zijdedoek
A fine, soft cloth woven from silk fibers.

silken /ˈsɪlkən/ adj
zijden
Made of silk.
Having a smooth, soft, or light texture, like that of silk; suggestive of silk.

silkworm /ˈsɪlkwɜːm/ silkworms n
zijderups zijdevlinderrups
Any of various caterpillars of moths that produce silk cocoons, especially Bombyx mori, the source of most commercial silk.

sill /sɪl/ sills n
vensterbank
(architecture, also "window sill") A breast wall; window breast; horizontal brink which forms the base of a window.

sillimanite sillimanites n
sillimaniet
(mineral) A fibrous neosilicate mineral, polymorphic with andalusite and kyanite, with the chemical formula Al2SiO5.

silly /ˈsɪli/ sillier silliest adj
dom ondoordacht
Laughable or amusing through foolishness or a foolish appearance.
(cricket, of a fielding position) Very close to the batsman, facing the bowler; closer than short.
gek ondeugend
(now, chiefly, Scottish, and, northern England, rare) Pitiful, inspiring compassion, particularly:
(now, rural, _, UK, rare) Simple, plain, particularly:
dom stom
Mentally simple, foolish, particularly:

silly goose silly geese n
domme gans
(informal) A silly person; a simpleton.

silly season /ˈsɪli ˈsizən/ silly seasons n
komkommertijd
(idiomatic, journalism) A period, usually during the summertime, when news media tend to place increased emphasis on reporting light-hearted, offbeat, or bizarre stories.

silovik /ˈsiːləvɪk/ /ˈsɪləvɪk/ siloviki siloviks n
silovik
(politics) A member of the Russian military, police, or intelligence services (chiefly the KGB or, later, the FSB), or a politician with a background in such services.

silt /sɪlt/ silts n
silt
(uncountable) Mud or fine earth deposited from running or standing water.

siltstone siltstones n
siltsteen
A sedimentary rock whose composition is intermediate in grain size between the coarser sandstone and the finer mudstone.

silver /ˈsɪl.və/ /ˈsɪl.vɚ/ more silver most silver adj
zilveren
Made from silver.
zilverkleurig zilverkleurige
Having a color like silver: a shiny gray.

silver /ˈsɪl.və/ /ˈsɪl.vɚ/ silvers n
zilver
(collectively) Coins made from silver or any similar white metal.
bestek zilverwerk
(collectively) Cutlery and other eating utensils, whether silver or made from some other white metal.
zilver zilverwerk
(collectively) Any items made from silver or any other white metal.
zilver zilverkleur
(uncountable) A shiny gray color.

silver carp silver carp silver carps n
zilverkarper
A fish of the species Hypophthalmichthys molitrix, native to East Asia, cultivated as a food fish.

silver fir silver firs n
gewone zilverspar
A European silver fir (Abies alba), native to Europe.

silver gull silver gulls n
witkopmeeuw

silver medal silver medals n
zilveren medaille
A medal made of, or having the colour of, silver, given as a prize for finishing in second place

silver mine silver mines n
zilvermijn
A mine for silver ore.

silver-plate v
verzilveren
To coat a metal surface with a thin layer of silver, often electrolytically.

silver-plated adj
verzilverd
Having a thin coating of the metal silver applied to it.

silver-tongued more silver-tongued most silver-tongued adj
bespraakt eloquent welbespraakt welsprekend
(idiomatic) Articulate, charming, eloquent.

silverback silverbacks n
zilverrug
(mammalogy) A mature male gorilla, so named from the silver streaking on its back.

silverfish silverfish silverfishes n
zilvervisje suikergast
A small wingless insect of species Lepisma saccharinum, with silvery scales; a type of bristletail.

silversmith silversmiths n
zilversmid
A person who makes articles out of silver usually larger than jewellery.

silverware /ˈsɪlvə(ɹ)ˌwɛə(ɹ)/ silverwares n
bestek tafelzilver
(US, Atlantic Canada) Knives, forks and spoons.

silvery-cheeked antshrike silvery-cheeked antshrikes n
campos-mierklauwier
A passerine bird of the antbird family, Sakesphorus cristatus, Thamnophilus cristatus

silviculture silvicultures n
bosbouw
The care and development of forests in order to obtain a product or provide a benefit; forestry.

similar /ˈsɪmələ/ /ˈsɪməlɚ/ more similar most similar adj
gelijkend soortgelijk
Having traits or characteristics in common; alike, comparable.

similarity /ˌsɪm.əˈlæɹ.ə.ti/ /ˌsɪm.əˈlɛɹ.ti/ /ˌsɪm.əˈlɛɹ.ə.ti/ /ˌsɪm.ɪˈlæɹ.ə.ti/ /ˌsɪm.ɪˈlæɹ.ɪ.ti/ [ˌsɪm.əˈlæɹ.ə.ɾi] similarities n
gelijkenis
Closeness of appearance to something else.

similarly /ˈsɪmələli/ /ˈsɪməlɚli/ more similarly most similarly adv
evenzo gelijk op dezelfde manier
(manner) In a like style or manner.

simile /ˈsɪməli/ similes similia n
vergelijking
A figure of speech in which one thing is explicitly compared to another, using e.g. like or as.

simmer /ˈsɪmə/ /ˈsɪmɚ/ v
sudderen stoven
(transitive) To cause to cook or to cause to undergo heating slowly at or below the boiling point.

simony /ˈsaɪ.mə.ni/ /ˈsɪ.mə.ni/ simonies n
simonie handel in geestelijke ambten handel in geestelijke privileges
The buying or selling of spiritual or sacred things, such as ecclesiastical offices, pardons, or consecrated objects.

simoom /sɪˈmuːm/ simooms n
samoem
A hot, dry, suffocating, dust-laden wind of the desert, particularly of Arabia, Syria, and neighboring countries, generated by the extreme heat of the parched deserts or sandy plains.

simple /ˈsɪmpəl/ [ˈsɪmpl̩] more simple most simple simpler simplest adj
achterlijk simpel
(now, colloquial, euphemism) Feeble-minded; foolish.
eenvoudig simpel
(heading, technical) Structurally uncomplicated.

simple future simple futures n
onvoltooid toekomende tijd
(grammar) The future tense.

simple machine simple machines n
eenvoudige machine
(physics, engineering) A device that only requires the application of a single force to work.

simple past simple pasts n
onvoltooid verleden tijd
(grammar) A tense used to describe something that happened in the past, formed by the inflection of a single word, without any auxiliary verb such as be or have.

simple sentence simple sentences n
enkelvoudige zin
(grammar) A sentence that contains one independent clause and no dependent clause.

simpleton /ˈsɪmpəltən/ simpletons n
domoor eenvoudig idioot simpele
(pejorative) A simple-minded person lacking common sense.

simplification /ˌsɪm.plə.fəˈkeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌsɪm.plə.fəˈkæɪ.ʃən/ /ˌsɪm.plɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ simplifications n
vereenvoudiging versimpeling
The act of simplifying or something that has been simplified.

simplify /ˈsɪmpləfaɪ/ /ˈsɪmplɪfaɪ/ v
vereenvoudigen versimpelen
(transitive) To make simpler, either by reducing in complexity, reducing to component parts, or making easier to understand.

simplistic /sɪmˈplɪstɪk/ more simplistic most simplistic adj
simplistisch
Overly simple.

simulation /ˌsɪm.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ˌsɪm.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/ simulations n
simulatie

simultaneity /ˌsaɪməltəˈniɪti/ /ˌsɪməltəˈniːɪti/ simultaneities n
gelijktijdigheid
The quality or state of being simultaneous; simultaneousness.

simultaneous /ˌsaɪ̯.məlˈteɪ̯.ni.əs/ /ˌsaɪ̯.məlˈteɪ̯.njəs/ /ˌsɪm.əlˈteɪ̯.ni.əs/ /ˌsɪm.əlˈteɪ̯.njəs/ adj
gelijktijdig simultaan
Happening at the same moment.

simultaneously /ˌsaɪmlˈteɪnɪəsli/ /ˌsɪmlˈteɪnɪəsli/ adv
tegelijkertijd gelijktijdig tegelijk simultaan
Occurring at the same time.

simultaneousness n
gelijktijdigheid
The quality or state of being simultaneous; simultaneity.

sin /sɪn/ sins n
zonde
(theology) A violation of God's will or religious law.
A misdeed or wrong.

sin /sɪn/ v
zondigen
(intransitive, theology) To commit a sin.

since /sɪns/ adv
sindsdien
From a specified time in the past.

since /sɪns/ conjunction
sinds sedert
From the time that.
omdat aangezien
Because.

since /sɪns/ preposition
sinds sedert
From: referring to a period of time ending in the present and defining it by the point in time at which it started, or the period in which its starting point occurred.

sincere /sɪnˈsɪə(ɹ)/ /sɪnˈsɪɹ/ more sincere most sincere sincerer sincerest adj
oprecht
Meant truly or earnestly.

sincerity /sɪnˈsɛɹəti/ sincerities n
oprechtheid
The quality or state of being sincere

sine /saɪn/ sines n
sinus
(trigonometry, mathematics) In a right triangle, the ratio of the length of the side opposite an angle to the length of the hypotenuse.

sinecure /ˈsaɪ.nə.kjʊɹ/ /ˈsaɪ.nɪ.kjʊə/ /ˈsɪ.nɪ.kjʊə/ /ˈsɪn.ə.kjʊɹ/ sinecures n
sinecure
A position that requires no work but still gives an ample payment; a cushy job.

sinew /ˈsɪnju/ /ˈsɪnjuː/ sinews n
spierkracht sterkte
(figuratively) Muscular power, muscle; nerve, nervous energy; vigor, vigorous strength.
wilskracht
(figuratively, often, in the plural) That which gives strength or in which strength consists; a supporting factor or member; mainstay.

sinewy /ˈsɪnjuːi/ more sinewy most sinewy adj
pezig
Tough; having strong sinews.
beheerst
(figuratively) Having or showing nervous strength.
krachtig
(of a person or animal) Possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful.

sinful /ˈsɪnfəl/ more sinful most sinful adj
zondig
Having sinned; guilty of sin.
Constituting a sin; morally or religiously wrong; wicked; evil

sing /si(ː)ŋ/ /sɪŋ/ v
zingen
(intransitive) To produce musical or harmonious sounds with one’s voice.
(intransitive, slang) To confess under interrogation.

sing along sing alongs n
meezang
(colloquial, singing) A gathering or event where participants are encouraged to add their voices in song.

sing along v
meezingen
(idiomatic, music) To sing some music while someone else is singing or playing the same piece of music or while it is being broadcast or performed

singe /sɪnd͡ʒ/ v
aanbranden
(transitive) To burn slightly.

singer /ˈsɪŋə/ /ˈsɪŋɚ/ singers n
zanger zangeres
A person who sings, often professionally.

singer-songwriter singer-songwriters n
singer-songwriter zanger-liedschrijver zangeres-liedschrijfster
A musician who both sings and composes, especially when recording or performing his or her own compositions.

singing /ˈsɪŋɪŋ/ singings n
zang
The act of using the voice to produce musical sounds; vocalizing.

singing voice singing voices n
zangstem
A person's voice when singing.

single /ˈsɪŋɡl̩/ /ˈsɪŋɡəl/ adj
enkel
Not accompanied by anything else; one in number.
alleenstaand
Not married, and (in modern times) not dating or without a significant other.

single /ˈsɪŋɡl̩/ /ˈsɪŋɡəl/ singles n
vrijgezel
One who is not married or does not have a romantic partner.

single mother single mothers n
alleenstaande moeder
A woman raising a child on her own without a spouse or partner.

single room single rooms n
eenpersoonskamer
A room that has one single bed.

single transferable vote single transferable votes n
enkelvoudige overdraagbare stem
A voting system where each voter lists the candidates in order of preference and there is provision to transfer the votes of the less popular candidates and a proportion of the votes of candidates who are elected with more than a certain quota.

single-lens reflex single-lens reflexes n
spiegelreflexcamera
(photography)

singlet /ˈsɪŋɡlɪt/ singlets n
onderhemd singlet

singleton singletons n
bloot kaart singleton
(playing cards) A playing card that is the only one of its suit in a hand, especially at bridge.
(playing cards) A hand containing only one card of a certain suit.
enkeling
A single object, especially one of a group.
singleton
(computing) A class that may not be instantiated more than once, i.e. that implements the singleton design pattern.
singleton eenelementig verzameling
(mathematics) A set with exactly one element.

singular /ˈsɪŋ.ɡjə.lɚ/ /ˈsɪŋ.ɡjʊ.lə/ more singular most singular adj
enig enige
Being the only one of the kind; unique.
opmerkelijk opmerkelijke uitzonderlijk
Distinguished by superiority: peerless, unmatched, eminent, exceptional, extraordinary.
enkelvoudig enkelvoudige enkelvoud
(grammar) Referring to only one thing or person.
singulier
(linear algebra, of matrix) Having no inverse.
ongewoon
(linear algebra, of transformation) Having the property that the matrix of coefficients of the new variables has a determinant equal to zero.

singular /ˈsɪŋ.ɡjə.lɚ/ /ˈsɪŋ.ɡjʊ.lə/ singulars n
enkelvoud
(grammar) A form of a word that refers to only one person or thing.

singularity /ˌsɪŋɡjəˈlæɹətɪ/ singularities n
bijzonderheid
The state of being singular, distinct, peculiar, uncommon or unusual.
vluchtpunt
A point where all parallel lines meet.
singulariteit
A point where a measured variable reaches unmeasurable or infinite value.
(mathematics) The value or range of values of a function for which a derivative does not exist.
(physics) Ellipsis of gravitational singularity: a point or region in spacetime in which gravitational forces cause matter to have an infinite density; associated with black holes.

sinicization sinicizations n
sinificatie
The act, action, or result of sinicizing.

sink /sɪŋk/ /zɪŋk/ sinks n
gootsteen afwasbak
A basin used for holding water for washing.

sink /sɪŋk/ /zɪŋk/ v
zinken onderdompelen
(ergative) To descend or submerge (or to cause to do so) into a liquid or similar substance.
tot zinken brengen
(transitive, figurative) To cause to decline; to depress or degrade.

sink or swim v
erop of eronder
To fail or succeed, no matter what.

sinkhole sinkholes n
zinkgat
(geology) A hole formed in soluble rock by the action of water, serving to conduct surface water to an underground passage.

sinless more sinless most sinless adj
zondeloos
Without sin; never having sinned.

sinner /ˈsɪnɚ/ sinners n
zondaar zondares
A person who sins or has sinned.

sinoatrial node sinoatrial nodes n
sinusknoop
(anatomy) A group of cells located in the wall of the right atrium of the heart that originates the impulses stimulating the heartbeat.

sinusitis sinusitides sinusitises n
bijholteontsteking sinusitis
(pathology) An inflammation of one or more paranasal sinuses.

siphon /ˈsaɪfən/ siphons n
hevel
A bent pipe or tube with one end lower than the other, in which hydrostatic pressure exerted due to the force of gravity moves liquid from one reservoir to another.

sir /sə(ɹ)/ /ˈsə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɜː(ɹ)/ /ˈsɝ/ /ˈsɪɹ/ sirs n
meneer
to a superior military officer.
meneer heer
A respectful term of address to a man of higher rank or position, particularly:
mijnheer meneer
A respectful term of address to an adult male (often older), especially if his name or proper title is unknown.

sire /saɪə(ɹ)/ sires n
sire
A lord, master, or other person in authority, most commonly used vocatively: formerly in speaking to elders and superiors, later only when addressing a sovereign.
dekhengst verwekker
A male animal that has fathered a particular offspring (especially used of domestic animals and/or in biological research).

sire /saɪə(ɹ)/ v
verwekken
(transitive, of a male) To father; to beget.

siren /ˈsaɪəɹən/ /ˈsaɪɹən/ sirenes sirens n
sirene
(Greek mythology) One of a group of nymphs who lured mariners to their death on the rocks.
A dangerously seductive woman.
A device, either mechanical or electronic, that makes a piercingly loud sound as an alarm or signal, or the sound from such a device (first recorded 1879).

sirloin /ˈsɝlɔɪn/ sirloins n
lendenstuk lendestuk
(US) A cut of beef from the lower part of the back, where the last ribs are (called rump in UK English).
(UK) A cut of beef from the middle of the back (corresponding to short loin and partly rib in US English).

sirocco /sɪˈɹɒkoʊ/ /ʃɪˈɹɒkoʊ/ siroccos n
sirocco
A hot and often strong southerly to southeasterly wind on the Mediterranean that originates in the Sahara and adjacent North African regions.

sissify /ˈsɪ.səˌfaɪ/ v
ontmannen verwijven
(transitive) To make sissy; to emasculate.

sissy /ˈsɪsi/ sissies n
mietje
(pejorative, colloquial) An effeminate boy or man.
(pejorative, colloquial) A timid, unassertive or cowardly person.

sister /ˈsɪs.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɪs.tɚ/ sisters sistren n
zuster zus kloosterzuster non
A female member of a religious order; especially one devoted to more active service; (informally) a nun.
zuster verpleegster
(British) A senior or supervisory nurse, often in a hospital.
zuster zus
Any woman or girl with whom a bond is felt through the same biological sex, gender or common membership in a community, race, profession, religion, organization, or ism.

sister company sister companies n
zusterbedrijf

sister language sister languages n
zustertaal

sister ship sister ships n
zusterschip
(nautical) A ship built to the same design and dimensions as another or belongs to the same owners as another.

sister-in-law /ˈsɪs.tə.ɪn.lɔː/ /ˈsɪs.tɚ.ɪn.lɔ/ sister-in-laws sisters-in-law n
schoonzus schoonzuster
The sister of one's spouse.
(less common) Co-sister-in-law: The wife of one's sibling-in-law.
The wife of the sibling of one's spouse.

sister-wife sister-wives n
zuster-vrouw
A woman who is simultaneously sister and wife to her spouse.
In a polygamous marriage, a woman who is simultaneously the sister and co-wife of another.

sisterhood sisterhoods n
zusterschap
The quality of being sisterly; sisterly companionship; especially, the sense that women have of being in solidarity with one another.

sistrum /ˈsɪstɹəm/ sistra sistrums n
sistrum
An ancient Egyptian musical instrument, to be shaken, consisting of a metal frame holding percussive metal beads.

sit /sɪt/ v
zitten
(intransitive, copulative, of a person) To be in a position in which the upper body is upright and supported by the buttocks.
(government) To be a member of a deliberative body.

sit down v
zitten
gaan zitten
(intransitive) To assume a sitting position from a standing position.

sit-in sit-ins n
zitprotest
A peaceful form of protest in which people occupy an area and refuse to leave.

site map site maps n
sidemap
A webpage that lists the contents and shows the structure of a website, to aid in navigation.

situate /ˈsɪt.ju.eɪt/ /ˈsɪt.ju.ət/ /ˈsɪt͡ʃ.u.eɪt/ /ˈsɪt͡ʃ.u.ət/ v
situeren

situation /ˌsɪ.t͡ʃuˈ(w)eɪ.ʃən/ /ˌsɪt.juːˈeɪ.ʃən/ situations n
ligging toestand
situatie
The combination of circumstances at a given moment; a state of affairs.
The way in which something is positioned vis-à-vis its surroundings.
situatie locatie plaats
Position or status with regard to conditions and circumstances.
positie
(UK) A position of employment; a post.

situation comedy situation comedies n
situatie komedie
An episodic comedy radio or television program with a plot or storyline based around a particular humorous situation with the same set of characters.

six /sɪks/ numeral
zes
A numerical value equal to 6; the number following five and preceding seven. This many dots: (••••••).

six hundred /ˈsɪks ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ /ˈsɪks ˈhʌn.dɹɪd/ numeral
zeshonderd
The cardinal number occurring after five hundred ninety-nine and before six hundred one, represented in Arabic numerals as 600.

six of one, half a dozen of the other proverb
lood om oud ijzer
(idiomatic) The two alternatives are equivalent or indifferent; it doesn't matter which one we choose.

six-pack six-packs n
sixpack wasbord
(bodybuilding) A highly developed set of abdominal muscles.

sixteen /ˈsɪks.tiːn/ /ˌsɪksˈtiːn/ numeral
zestien
The cardinal number occurring after fifteen and before seventeen, represented in Arabic numerals as 16 and in Roman numerals as XVI.

sixteenth /ˌsɪksˈtiːnθ/ adj
zestiende
The ordinal form of the number sixteen.

sixteenth rest sixteenth rests n
zestiende rust

sixth /sɪk(s)θ/ [sɪk(s)t̪] [sɪk(s)θ] adj
zesde
The ordinal form of the number six.

sixth sense sixth senses n
zesde zintuig
Extrasensory perception; the ability to sense things by means other than the known bodily senses.

sixties n
jaren 1960 jaren 60 jaren zestig
(The decade of the 1860s, 1960s, etc.)

sixtieth /ˈsɪksti.əθ/ adj
zestigste
The ordinal form of the number sixty.

sixtieth /ˈsɪksti.əθ/ sixtieths n
zestigste
The person or thing in the sixtieth position.
One of sixty equal parts of a whole.

sixty /ˈsɪksti/ /ˈsɪkstɪ/ numeral
zestig
The cardinal number occurring after fifty-nine and before sixty-one, represented in Roman numerals as LX and in Arabic numerals as 60.

sixty-eight numeral
achtenzestig
The cardinal number immediately following sixty-seven and preceding sixty-nine.

sixty-first adj
eenenzestigste
The ordinal form of the number sixty-one, describing a person or thing in position number 61 of a sequence.

sixty-five numeral
vijfenzestig
The cardinal number immediately following sixty-four and preceding sixty-six.

sixty-four numeral
vierenzestig
The cardinal number immediately following sixty-three and preceding sixty-five.

sixty-nine /ˌsɪkstiˈnaɪn/ sixty-nines n
negenenzestig
standje 69
(sexuality) A sex position where two people give each other oral sex at the same time.

sixty-nine /ˌsɪkstiˈnaɪn/ numeral
negenenzestig
The cardinal number immediately following sixty-eight and preceding seventy.

sixty-ninth adj
negenenzestigste
The ordinal form of the number sixty-nine, describing a person or thing in position number 69 of a sequence.

sixty-one numeral
eenenzestig
The cardinal number immediately following sixty and preceding sixty-two.

sixty-seven numeral
zevenenzestig
The cardinal number immediately following sixty-six and preceding sixty-eight.

sixty-six numeral
zesenzestig
The cardinal number immediately following sixty-five and preceding sixty-seven.

sixty-three numeral
drieënzestig
The cardinal number immediately following sixty-two and preceding sixty-four.

sixty-two numeral
tweeënzestig
The cardinal number immediately following sixty-one and preceding sixty-three.

size /saɪz/ sizes n
maat grootte
The dimensions or magnitude of a thing; how big something is. [from 15th c.]
maat kledingmaat
A specific set of dimensions for a manufactured article, especially clothing. [from 16th c.]

sizzle /ˈsɪzəl/ v
sissen
(intransitive) To make the sound of water boiling on a hot surface.
zinderen
(intransitive) To be exciting or dazzling.

ska /skɑː/ n
ska
(music genre) A style of Jamaican dance music originating in the late 1950s, combining elements of Caribbean calypso and mento with American jazz and rhythm and blues; it was the precursor to rocksteady and reggae.

skandha skandhas n
khandha
(Buddhism) Any of the five attributes that constitute the sentient being; aggregate

skate /skeɪt/ skates n
schaats
A runner or blade, usually of steel, with a frame shaped to fit the sole of a shoe, made to be fastened under the foot, and used for gliding on ice.
schaats schaatsen
The act of roller skating or ice skating

skate /skeɪt/ v
schaatsen
To move along a surface (ice or ground) using skates.
skateboarden skaten
To skateboard.

skateboard skateboards n
skateboard
(sports, recreation) A narrow, wooden or plastic platform mounted on pairs of wheels, on which one stands and propels oneself by pushing along the ground with one foot.

skateboard v
skateboarden
(intransitive) To use a skateboard.

skater /ˈskeɪ.tə(ɹ)/ skaters n
schaatser skater
A person who skates.

skedaddle /skɪˈdædəl/ v
het op een lopen zetten vluchten wegstuiven
(informal, intransitive, US) To move or run away quickly.

skeg /skɛɡ/ skegs n
scheg
(nautical) A fin-like structure to the rear of the keel of a vessel that supports the rudder and protects a propeller.

skein /skeɪn/ skeins n
vendel
A quantity of yarn, thread, etc. put up together in an oblong shape, after it is taken from the reel. A skein of cotton yarn is formed by eighty turns of the thread around a fifty-four inch reel.

skeletal muscle skeletal muscles n
skeletspier
(muscle) The voluntary muscle of vertebrates, which is striated and anchored by tendons to bone and is used to effect skeletal movement such as locomotion.

skeleton /ˈskɛlətən/ /ˈskɛləʔ.n̩/ skeleta skeletons n
geraamte skelet
(anatomy) The system that provides support to an organism, internal and made up of bones and cartilage in vertebrates, external in some other animals.
skelet vel over vlees
(figuratively) A very thin person.
skelet geraamte ruwbouw
(architecture) A frame that provides support to a building or other construction.

skeleton in the cupboard skeletons in the cupboard n
lijk in de kast
(UK, idiomatic) A shameful secret.

skeleton key skeleton keys n
loper
A key that has parts filed away so that it will open a range of locks.

skeptic /ˈskɛp.tɪk/ skeptics n
scepticus
Someone who doubts beliefs, claims, plans, etc that are accepted by others as true or appropriate, especially one who habitually does so.

skeptical /ˈskɛptɪkəl/ more skeptical most skeptical adj
sceptisch
Having, or expressing doubt; questioning.
Of or relating to philosophical skepticism or the skeptics.

skepticism /ˈskɛp.tɪˌsɪ.zəm/ skepticisms n
scepticisme skepticisme twijfelzucht
A methodology that starts from a neutral standpoint and aims to acquire certainty through scientific or logical observation.
Doubt or disbelief of religious doctrines

skerry /ˈskɛɹi/ skerries n
scheer
A small rocky island which may be covered by the sea at high tide or during storms.

sketch /skɛt͡ʃ/ sketches n
schets
A rapidly executed freehand drawing that is not intended as a finished work, often consisting of a multitude of overlapping lines.
A rough design, plan, or draft, as a rough draft of a book.
A brief description of a person or account of an incident; a general presentation or outline.
sketch
A brief, light, or unfinished dramatic, musical, or literary work or idea; especially a short, often humorous or satirical scene or play, frequently as part of a revue or variety show.

sketch /skɛt͡ʃ/ v
schetsen
(ambitransitive) To make a brief, basic drawing.
(transitive) To describe briefly and with very few details.

sketchbook sketchbooks n
schetsboek
A book or pad with blank pages for sketching; a sketch pad.

skew /skju/ /skjuː/ more skew most skew skewer skewest adj
scheef
(not comparable) Neither parallel nor perpendicular to a certain line; askew.

skew /skju/ /skjuː/ v
afleiden
(transitive) To bias or distort in a particular direction.

skewer /ˈskjuː.ə/ /ˈskjuː.ɚ/ skewers n
spies
A long pin, normally made of metal or wood, used to secure food during cooking.

skewer /ˈskjuː.ə/ /ˈskjuː.ɚ/ v
aan het spit rijgen vastprikken met een vleespin
To impale on a skewer.

skewness skewnesses n
scheefte
The property of being skew.
scheefheid
(statistics) A measure of the asymmetry of the probability distribution of a real-valued random variable; is the third standardized moment, defined as \scriptstyle\gamma_1 = \frac{\mu_3}{\sigma^3}, \! where \mu_3 is the third moment about the mean and \sigma is the standard deviation.

ski /skiː/ /ʃiː/ skis n
ski
One of a pair of long flat runners designed for gliding over snow or water.

ski /skiː/ /ʃiː/ v
skiën
(transitive) To travel over (a slope, etc.) on skis; to travel on skis at (a place), (especially as a sport).

ski ballet n
ski-ballet

ski jump ski jumps n
springschans
(skiing) The ramp used in the sport of ski jumping

ski jumping n
schansspringen
A winter sport in which skiers ski down a take-off ramp and attempt to jump as far as possible.

ski resort ski resorts n
skioord skigebied
A resort providing accommodation and facilities for skiers.

ski track ski tracks n
loipe
A trail left by a pair of skis, or one artificially created for the purpose of skiing on.

skid /skɪd/ skids n
slip
An out-of-control sliding motion as would result from applying the brakes too hard in a car.

skid /skɪd/ v
slippen
(intransitive) To slide in an uncontrolled manner as in a car with the brakes applied too hard, the wheels sliding with limited spinning.

skid mark skid marks n
remspoor

skier /ˈskiːə(ɹ)/ skiers n
skiër skiester
One who skis.

skiff /skɪf/ skiffs n
roeiboot skiff
Any of various types of boats small enough for sailing or rowing by one person.

skilfulness n
behendigheid handigheid
The state or condition of being skilful.

skill /skɪl/ skills n
vaardigheid bekwaamheid
Capacity to do something well; technique, ability. Skills are usually acquired or learned, as opposed to abilities, which are often thought of as innate.

skilled /skɪld/ more skilled most skilled adj
bedreven

skillet /ˈskɪlɪt/ skillets n
bakpan koekenpan
(Midland US, Southern US) A pan for frying, generally large and heavy.
eenpansgerecht
(Midland US, Southern US, sometimes, attributive) A dish or meal cooked in such a pan.

skillful /ˈskɪl.fəl/ [ˈskɪɫ.fəɫ] more skillful most skillful adj
bedreven bekwaam vaardig geschikt geschoold
Possessing skill; skilled.

skim /skɪm/ adj
afgeroomd
(of milk) Having lowered fat content.

skim /skɪm/ v
ketsen
(transitive) To throw an object so it bounces on water.
afketsen
(intransitive) To ricochet.
diagonaal doorbladeren lezen
(transitive) To read quickly, skipping some detail.
afromen afschrapen
(transitive) To scrape off; to remove (something) from a surface

skim milk skim milks n
afgeroomde melk magere melk
(North America, Australia) Non-fat milk; milk that has had the cream removed.

skimmer skimmers n
schaarbek
Any of three species of bird in the genus Rynchops of the family Laridae, that feed by skimming the surface of water bodies with their bills in flight.

skimp /skɪmp/ v
beknibbelen
(intransitive) To save; to be parsimonious or stingy.

skin /skɪn/ skins n
huid vel skin
(uncountable) The outer protective layer of the body of any animal, including of a human.
huid bont pels
(countable) The skin and fur of an individual animal used by humans for clothing, upholstery, etc.
vel huid
(countable) A congealed layer on the surface of a liquid.
skin
(countable, computing, graphical user interface) A set of resources that modifies the appearance and/or layout of the graphical user interface of a computer program.
(nautical) The covering, as of planking or iron plates, outside the framing, forming the sides and bottom of a vessel; the shell; also, a lining inside the framing.
blaadje vloeitje
(countable, slang) Rolling paper for cigarettes.

skin /skɪn/ v
schaven
(transitive) To injure the skin of.
villen afstropen onthuiden
(transitive) To remove the skin and/or fur of an animal or a human.
(transitive) To cover with skin, or as if with skin; hence, to cover superficially.
gebruiken
(US, slang, archaic) To produce, in recitation, examination, etc., the work of another for one's own, or to use cribs, memoranda, etc., which are prohibited.

skin cancer skin cancers n
huidkanker
(oncology, pathology) A malignant growth on the skin, such as melanoma.

skin color skin colors n
huidskleur
(literally) The color of human skin.

skin-deep adj
oppervlakkig
(figuratively) Shallow, superficial.

skinhead /ˈskɪnhɛd/ skinheads n
kaalkop
Someone with a shaved head.

skink /skɪŋk/ skinks n
skink
A lizard of the family Scincidae, having small or reduced limbs or none at all and long tails that are regenerated when shed; a sandfish.

skinny /ˈskɪni/ skinnier skinniest adj
mager
(informal) Thin, generally in a negative sense (as opposed to slim, which is thin in a positive sense).

skinny dip v
naaktzwemmen
To swim naked.

skinny dipping /ˈskɪni ˈdɪpɪŋ/ n
naaktzwemmen
swimming in the nude, as opposed to with a swimsuit.

skint /skɪnt/ more skint most skint skinter skintest adj
aan den arme
(slang, British, Australian, NZ, Irish) Penniless, poor, impecunious, broke.

skip /skɪp/ v
huppelen hinkelen hoppen
(intransitive) To move by hopping on alternate feet.
overslaan
(transitive) To disregard, miss or omit part of a continuation (some item or stage).
(transitive, informal) Not to attend (some event, especially a class or a meeting).

skipper /ˈskɪp.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈskɪpɚ/ skippers n
schipper kapitein
(nautical) The master of a ship.
dikkopje
Any of various butterflies of the families Hesperiidae and its subfamily Megathyminae, having a hairy mothlike body, hooked tips on the antennae, and a darting flight pattern.

skipping rope skipping ropes n
springtouw touwtjespringen
An item for play or physical exercise consisting of a length of rope with a handle attached to each end, intended to be swung over and under a person jumping in a continual rhythm.

skirmish /ˈskɜːmɪʃ/ /ˈskɝmɪʃ/ skirmishes n
schermutseling
(military) A brief battle between small groups, usually part of a longer or larger battle or war.
(figuratively, by extension) Any minor dispute.

skirmish /ˈskɜːmɪʃ/ /ˈskɝmɪʃ/ v
schermutselen
To engage in a minor battle or dispute.

skirmisher skirmishers n
tirailleur
An infantry soldier used for skirmishing.

skirt /skɚt/ /skɜːt/ skirts n
rok
An article of clothing, usually worn by women and girls, that hangs from the waist and covers the lower part of the body.
The part of a dress or robe, etc., that hangs below the waist.

skirt /skɚt/ /skɜːt/ v
omcirkelen omzomen
begrenzen
To move around or along the border of; to avoid the center of.

skirt chaser skirt chasers n
rokkenjager
(idiomatic) A man with amorous intentions who habitually seeks out female companionship.

skirting board skirting boards n
plint voetlijst
(UK, AU, NZ, finish carpentry, interior decorating) A panel, normally made of wood, between the floor and the interior wall of a structure, or placed in a position that is subject to repeated knocks

skit skits n
sketch
A short comic performance.

skit v
belachelijk maken plagen
(transitive, Ireland, Liverpool, Merseyside) To make fun of.

skittish /ˈskɪtɪʃ/ [ˈskɪɾɪʃ] more skittish most skittish adj
schichtig
Easily scared or startled; timid.

skua /ˈskjuːə/ skuas n
jager
Any of various predatory seabirds of the family Stercorariidae that often chase other seabirds to steal their catches.

skulduggery /skʌlˈdʌɡəɹi/ /skʌlˈdʌɡɹi/ /ˌskəlˈdəɡ-/ /ˌskʌlˈdʌɡəɹi/ /ˌskʌlˈdʌɡɹi/ skulduggeries n
bedriegerij
(countable) A devious device or trick.

skulk /skʌlk/ v
verbergen verstoppen
To move in a stealthy or furtive way; to come or go while trying to avoid detection.

skull /skʌl/ skulls n
schedel cranium doodshoofd doodskop
(anatomy) The main bones of the head considered as a unit; including the cranium, facial bones, and mandible.
doodskop
These bones as a symbol for death; death's-head.

skull and crossbones /-ˈkɹɑs-/ /ˌskʌl n̩ ˈkɹɒsbəʊnz/ /ˌskʌl n̩ ˈkɹɔsboʊnz/ skull and crossbones skulls and crossbones n
doodshoofd
A depiction of a human skull and two crossed femurs (thighbones), a symbol of death traditionally used on the Jolly Roger pirate flag, but now as a warning of toxicity or other dangers.

skullcap /ˈskʌlkæp/ skullcaps n
kalotje
A small domed cap that covers the area from the forehead to just above the back of the neck.

skunk /skʌŋk/ skunks n
stinkdier
Any of various small mammals, of the family Mephitidae, native to North and Central America, having a glossy black with a white coat and two musk glands at the base of the tail for emitting a noxious smell as a defensive measure.

skunkie skunkies n
stinkdiertje
(childish)

sky /skaɪ/ skies n
hemel lucht
The atmosphere above a given point, especially as visible from the surface of the Earth as the place where the sun, moon, stars, and clouds are seen.
hemel firmament
With a descriptive word: the part of the sky which can be seen from a specific place or at a specific time; its climate, condition, etc.
hemel
(chiefly, literary, and, poetic, archaic) Usually preceded by the: the abode of God or the gods, angels, the souls of deceased people, etc.; heaven; also, powers emanating from heaven.

sky burial sky burials n
hemelbegrafenis luchtbegrafenis
A funeral practice in which a human corpse is placed atop a mountain or other outdoor structure to decompose or be eaten by scavenging animals.

sky rat sky rats n
vliegende rat

skyjacking skyjackings n
vliegtuigkaping
The kidnapping of the passengers of an airplane by threat of force. The hijacking of an airplane, especially in flight.

skylark /ˈskaɪ.lɑɹk/ /ˈskʌɪ.lɑːk/ skylarks n
veldleeuwerik
A small brown passerine bird, Alauda arvensis, that sings as it flies high into the air.

skylight /ˈskaɪˌlaɪt/ skylights n
zonnedak koepel
(architecture) A window, dome, or opening in the roof or ceiling, to admit natural light.

skyline /ˈskaɪˌlaɪn/ skylines n
skyline
The horizontal silhouette of a city or building against the sky.

skype /skaɪp/ v
skypen
(transitive, computing) To make (a telephone call) using Skype software.

skyr /skɪə/ /skɪər/ n
skyr
A yogurt-like product made of curdled milk, curds stored up for food; a thick dairy product unique to Icelandic cuisine.

skyscraper /ˈskaɪˌskɹeɪp.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈskaɪˌskɹeɪpɚ/ skyscrapers n
wolkenkrabber
(architecture) A very tall building with a large number of floors.

slack /slæk/ slacker slackest adj
slap
(normally said of a rope) Lax; not tense; not firmly extended.
week
Weak; not holding fast.
slecht gemaakt tam
Lacking diligence or care; not earnest or eager.
tam
Not active or busy, successful, or violent.

slack /slæk/ slacks n
kolengruis
(countable) A tidal marsh or shallow that periodically fills and drains.

slack /slæk/ v
treuzelen
(obsolete) To mitigate; to reduce the strength of.

slackness /ˈslæknəs/ slacknesses n
slapte
The state of being slack; the quality of having slack.

slag /slæɡ/ slags n
slak
Impurities formed and separated out when a metal is smelted from ore; vitrified cinders.
del
Hard aggregate remaining as a residue from blast furnaces, sometimes used as a surfacing material.
(UK, Irish, slang, derogatory) A prostitute or promiscuous woman; a slut.

slam /slæm/ v
toeslaan
(transitive, ergative) To shut with sudden force so as to produce a shock and noise.

slander /ˈslandə/ /ˈslaːndə/ /ˈslændɚ/ /ˈslɑːndə/ /ˈslɛndə/ slanders n
laster lastering smaad
A false or unsupported, malicious statement (spoken, not written), especially one which is injurious to a person's reputation; the making of such a statement.

slander /ˈslandə/ /ˈslaːndə/ /ˈslændɚ/ /ˈslɑːndə/ /ˈslɛndə/ v
lasteren smaden
To utter a slanderous statement about; baselessly speak ill of.

slanderer slanderers n
lasteraar roddelaar
One who slanders or defames the name or reputation of another person.

slanderous more slanderous most slanderous adj
lasterlijk
(of something said) Both untrue and harmful to a reputation.

slang /slæŋ/ [sleɪŋ] slangs n
Bargoens
dialect streektaal
Language outside of conventional usage and in the informal register.

slanging match slanging matches n
scheldpartij
(chiefly, UK) A row; an argument in which names are called.

slap /slæp/ slaps n
klets mep
(countable) A blow, especially one given with the open hand, or with something broad and flat.

slap /slæp/ v
kletsen meppen
(transitive) To give a slap to.
neerkwakken
(transitive) To place, to put carelessly.

slap in the face slaps in the face n
muilpeer oorvijg
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see slap,‎ in,‎ the,‎ face. (This sense is a translation hub.)

slapdash /ˈslæpdæʃ/ more slapdash most slapdash adj
gehaast
Produced or carried out hastily; haphazard; careless.

slapdash /ˈslæpdæʃ/ more slapdash most slapdash adv
haastig nonchalant
In a hasty or careless manner.

slapper /ˈslæpə/ /ˈslæpɚ/ slappers n
hoer
(countable, UK, Ireland, slang) A prostitute.
slet
(countable, UK, Ireland, Australia, slang) A woman of loose morals.

slash /slaʃ/ /slæʃ/ slashes n
schuine streep
(originally, _, US, typography) The slash mark: the punctuation mark ⟨/⟩, sometimes (often, _, proscribed) inclusive of any mark produced by a similar slashing movement of the pen, as the backslash ⟨\⟩.

slash /slaʃ/ /slæʃ/ v
snijden hakken houwen klieven
To cut with a swift broad stroke of an edged weapon.

slash and burn n
brandlandbouw hakken en branden
A technique in agriculture where plant matter is roughly cut down and then burned over to prepare fields for the next crop.

slat /slæt/ slats n
lamel
A thin, narrow strip or bar of wood (lath), metal, or plastic.

slate /sleɪt/ adj
leigrijs
Having the bluish-grey/gray colour of slate.

slate /sleɪt/ slates n
lei leisteen
(uncountable, geology) A fine-grained homogeneous sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash which has been metamorphosed so that it cleaves easily into thin layers.
(countable) A roofing-tile made of slate.
leigrijs
(uncountable) The bluish-grey colour of most slate.
lei schoolbord
(countable) A chalkboard, sheet of slate for writing on with chalk or with a thin rod of slate (a slate pencil) formerly commonly used by both students and teachers in schools.
bon poef
(countable) A record of money owed.
kandidatenlijst
(countable, chiefly, US) A list of affiliated candidates for an election.

slate /sleɪt/ v
afmaken met de grond gelijk maken
(transitive, chiefly, British) To criticise harshly.
plannen op vastleggen voor
(transitive, chiefly, US) To schedule.
voorbestemmen voorzien
(transitive, chiefly, US) To anticipate or strongly expect.

slaty-backed gull slaty-backed gulls n
kamtsjatkameeuw
Larus schistisagus, a large gull.

slaughter /ˈslɑtɚ/ /ˈslɑɾɚ/ /ˈslɔɾɚ/ /ˈslɔːtə/ slaughters n
slacht
(uncountable) The killing of animals, generally for food.
bloedbad afslachting slachtpartij
A massacre; the killing of a large number of people.

slaughter /ˈslɑtɚ/ /ˈslɑɾɚ/ /ˈslɔɾɚ/ /ˈslɔːtə/ v
slachten
(transitive) To butcher animals, generally for food.
afslachten
(transitive, intransitive) To massacre people in large numbers.
(transitive) To kill someone or something, especially in a particularly brutal manner.

slave /sleɪv/ slaves n
slaaf slavin tot slaaf gemaakte
A person who is held in servitude as the property of another person, and whose labor (and often also whose body and life) is subject to the owner's volition and control.

slave trade slave trades n
slavenhandel
traffic in slaves

slaver /ˈsleɪvə/ /ˈsleɪvɚ/ slavers n
slavenhandelaar
A person engaged in the slave trade; a person who buys, sells, or owns slaves.
slavenhaler slavenschip
(nautical) A ship used to transport slaves.

slaver /ˈslævə/ /ˈslævɚ/ v
kwijlen zabberen
(intransitive) To drool saliva from the mouth; to slobber.

slavery /ˈsleɪvəɹi/ /ˈsleɪvɹi/ slaveries n
slavernij
An institution or social practice of owning human beings as property, especially for use as forced laborers.
A condition of servitude endured by a slave.
(figuratively) A condition in which one is captivated or subjugated, as by greed or drugs.

slavish /ˈsleɪvɪʃ/ more slavish most slavish adj
slaafs
in the manner of a slave; abject

slay /sleɪ/ v
doden vermoorden
(now, _, literary) To kill; to murder.

sleaze /sliːz/ sleazes n
laag allooi
(uncountable) Low moral standards.

sled dog sled dogs n
sledehond
Any dog, such as a husky, that pulls a sled as part of a team.

sledge /slɛd͡ʒ/ sledges n
slee ar
(British) any type of sled or sleigh.

sledgehammer /ˈslɛd͡ʒhæmə/ /ˈslɛd͡ʒhæmɚ/ sledgehammers n
voorhamer beukhamer
A hammer that consists of a large, heavy, broad and flat block of metal (the head) attached to a handle typically 0.5 meter to 1 meter long. The sledgehammer's design is meant to allow it to be swung powerfully, and to distribute force over a wide area upon impact.

sleek /sliːk/ sleeker sleekest adj
glad
Having an even, smooth surface; smooth

sleep /slip/ /sliːp/ sleeps n
slaap
(uncountable) The state of reduced consciousness during which a human or animal rests in a daily rhythm.
(countable, informal) An act or instance of sleeping.
(uncountable) Rheum, crusty or gummy discharge found in the corner of the eyes after waking, whether real or a figurative objectification of sleep (in the sense of reduced consciousness).

sleep /slip/ /sliːp/ v
slapen
(intransitive) To rest in a state of reduced consciousness.
slapen onderbrengen te slapen leggen
(intransitive) To be, or appear to be, in repose; to be quiet; to be unemployed, unused, or unagitated; to rest; to lie dormant.

sleep apnea sleep apneas n
slaapapneu
(pathology, American spelling) Brief interruptions of breathing during sleep.

sleep disorder sleep disorders n
slaapstoornis
(pathology) A medical disorder of the sleep patterns of a person or animal.

sleep in /sliːp ɪn/ v
uitslapen verslapen
(intransitive, idiomatic) To sleep late; to go on sleeping past one's customary or planned hour.

sleep like a baby v
slapen als een roos
(simile) To sleep very well, especially peacefully.

sleep like a log /-ˈlɑɡ/ /ˈsliːp ˈla͡ɪk ə ˈlɒɡ/ /ˈsliːp ˈla͡ɪk ə ˈlɔɡ/ v
slapen als een blok
(simile) To sleep heavily, long and without disturbance.

sleep over v
overnachten logeren
To spend the night as a guest in someone's home.

sleep tight interjection
slaap lekker slaapwel truste trusten welterusten
(nightly farewell) good night

sleeper sleepers n
slaper
Someone who sleeps.

sleepiness sleepinesses n
slaperigheid

sleeping bag /ˈsliːpɪŋ(ɡ) bæɡ/ sleeping bags n
slaapzak
A padded or insulated bag large enough to surround the whole body and which keeps the user warm while sleeping, used as a substitute for bedclothes.

sleeping beauty sleeping beauties n
gehoornde klaverzuring
Oxalis corniculata

sleeping car sleeping cars n
slaapwagen
(rail) A railroad car with sleeping facilities for passengers travelling overnight.

sleeping sickness sleeping sicknesses n
slaapziekte
(pathology) Any of several diseases of which lethargy is a major symptom:
especially, African sleeping sickness, an endemic infectious disease of humans and animals in tropical Africa, caused by a parasitic trypanosome, transmitted by the tsetse fly and characterized by fever, severe headache, joint pains and lymph node swelling in the early stages, followed by a neurological phase of extreme weakness, sleepiness, and deep coma leading to death

sleepless /ˈsliːpləs/ more sleepless most sleepless adj
slapeloos
Characterized by an absence of sleep.

sleepover sleepovers n
logeerpartij logeerpartijtje
The act of spending the night as a guest in another's house, especially when the participants are children.

sleepwalking sleepwalkings n
slaapwandelen
The act of walking while not conscious or aware of it, during one's sleep.

sleepy /ˈsliːpi/ sleepier sleepiest adj
slaperig
Tired; feeling the need for sleep.

sleepyhead sleepyheads n
slaapkop
(informal) A sleepy person.

sleet /sliːt/ sleets n
ijsregen
(chiefly, United States) Pellets of ice made of mostly frozen raindrops or refrozen melted snowflakes.
natte sneeuw sneeuwregen
(chiefly, UK, Ireland, Northeast US) Precipitation in the form of a mixture of rain and snow.
ijzel
(rare) A smooth coating of ice formed on ground or other objects by freezing rain.

sleet /sliːt/ v
gijzelen
(impersonal, of the weather) To be in a state in which sleet is falling.

sleeve /sliːv/ sleeves n
mouw hoes platenhoes
The part of a garment that covers the arm. [from 10th c.]
hoes platenhoes
A tattoo covering the whole arm.

sleight of hand sleights of hand n
goocheltoer vingervlugheid
A performance of such skill.

slender /ˈslɛndə/ /ˈslɛndɚ/ slenderer slenderest adj
slank
Thin; slim.

slender-billed curlew slender-billed curlews n
dunbekwulp
A bird of species Numenius tenuirostris, now probably extinct.

slender-billed gull slender-billed gulls n
dunbekmeeuw
Chroicocephalus genei, a mid-sized gull which breeds very locally around the Mediterranean and the north of the western Indian Ocean.

slender-horned gazelle slender-horned gazelles n
duingazelle
A gazelle with slender horns adapted to desert life (Gazella leptoceros).

sleuth /sluːθ/ sleuths n
detectief detective rechercheur speurder speurneus
A detective.
bloedhond
(archaic) A sleuthhound; a bloodhound.

sleuth /sluːθ/ v
naspeuren schaduwen
(intransitive, transitive) To act as a detective; to try to discover who committed a crime, or, more generally, to solve a mystery.

slew /sl(j)uː/ /slɪu̯/ slews n
een groot aantal
(US) A large amount.
ommekeer
A change of position.

slew /sl(j)uː/ /slɪu̯/ v
draaien omkeren
(transitive, nautical) To rotate or turn something about its axis.
zwenken
(transitive) To veer a vehicle.
instellen regelen
(transitive) To insert extra ticks or skip some ticks of a clock to slowly correct its time.
draaien omwentelen
(intransitive) To pivot.
schuiven slippen
(intransitive) To skid.
verschuiven
(transitive, rail transport) To move something (usually a railway line) sideways.
iemand te kakken zetten
(transitive, British, slang) To make a public mockery of someone through insult or wit.

slice /slaɪs/ slices n
plak schijf
A thin, broad piece cut off.

slick /slɪk/ slicks n
slijk
A covering of liquid, particularly oil.

slide /slaɪd/ slides n
glijbaan schuifaf
An item of play equipment that children can climb up and then slide down again.
lawine
The falling of large amounts of rubble, earth and stones down the slope of a hill or mountain; avalanche.
schuif
A lever that can be moved in two directions.
ventiel
A valve that works by sliding, such as in a trombone.
dia slide
(photography) A transparent plate bearing an image to be projected to a screen.
objectglaasje voorwerpglaasje
(sciences) A flat, usually rectangular piece of glass or similar material on which a prepared sample may be viewed through a microscope Generally referred to as a microscope slide.

slide /slaɪd/ v
glijden slepen schuiven
(ergative) To (cause to) move in continuous contact with a surface.
glijden
(intransitive) To pass along smoothly or unobservedly; to move gently onward without friction or hindrance.
uitglijden
(intransitive, slang) To go; to move from one place or to another.

slide projector slide projectors n
diaprojector diascoop
A device that projects an enlarged image of a photographic slide onto a screen

slide rule slide rules n
rekenliniaal
An analog calculator consisting of three interlocking strips marked with logarithmic scales, such that multiplication, division etc. can be performed by the equivalent of addition and subtraction.

sliding door sliding doors n
schuifdeur
A door that opens and closes by sliding to the side; sometimes one of a pair.

slight /slaɪt/ [sl̥ɐɪʔ] slighter slightest adj
onbeduidend
Trifling; unimportant; insignificant.

slightly /ˈslaɪtli/ more slightly most slightly adv
lichtelijk
(degree) To a small extent or degree.

slim /slɪm/ slimmer slimmest adj
slank dun
Slender, thin.

slim /slɪm/ v
aan de lijn doen afslanken diëten lijnen vermageren
(intransitive) To lose weight in order to achieve slimness.

slime /slaɪm/ slimes n
slijm
Any mucilaginous substance; or a mucus-like substance which exudes from the bodies of certain animals, such as snails or slugs.

slimeball /ˈslaɪmbɔːl/ /ˈslaɪmˌbɔl/ slimeballs n
slijmbal
(originally, US, colloquial, derogatory) A person who is regarded as slimy (that is, sneaky or underhanded) or otherwise undesirable.

slimy /ˈslaɪ.mi/ slimier slimiest adj
slijmerig
Of or pertaining to slime
achterbaks
(slang, figuratively) Friendly in a false, calculating way; underhanded; two-faced; sneaky; slick; smarmy.

sling /ˈslɪŋ/ slings n
draagband zwaai
slinger slendang
(weapon) An instrument for throwing stones or other missiles, consisting of a short strap with two strings fastened to its ends, or with a string fastened to one end and a light stick to the other.
mitella verband
A kind of hanging bandage put around the neck, in which a wounded arm or hand is supported.

sling /ˈslɪŋ/ v
ophangen slingeren werpen
To throw with a sling.

slingshot /ˈslɪŋʃɒt/ slingshots n
katapult
(chiefly, American) A Y-shaped stick with an elastic sling between the arms used for shooting small projectiles.

slink /slɪŋk/ v
sluipen
(intransitive) To sneak about furtively.

slip /slɪp/ slips n
onderjurk
A woman's undergarment worn under a skirt or dress to conceal unwanted nudity that may otherwise be revealed by the skirt or dress itself; a shift.
reep stukje papier
A small piece of paper, especially one longer than it is wide, typically a form for writing on or one giving printed information.
herval
(medicine) A one-time return to previous maladaptive behaviour after cure.
slip
(engineering) The motion of the centre of resistance of the float of a paddle wheel, or the blade of an oar, through the water horizontally, or the difference between a vessel's actual speed and the speed it would have if the propelling instrument acted upon a solid; also, the velocity, relatively to still water, of the backward current of water produced by the propeller.

slip /slɪp/ v
uitglijden falen slippen
(intransitive) To lose one’s traction on a slippery surface; to slide due to a lack of friction.
falen
(transitive) To cause to move smoothly and quickly; to slide; to convey gently or secretly.

slip knot slip knots n
strop
A knot which attaches a line to an object and tightens when pressure is applied. Also called a running knot.

slip of the tongue slips of the tongue n
verspreking
(idiomatic) A mistake in speech.

slip road slip roads n
afrit
A segment of roadway that joins a motorway to ordinary roads (in either direction)

slip through someone's fingers v
door de vingers glippen

slippage slippages n
slippen
The act of slipping, especially from a secure location.

slipped disc slipped discs n
rughernia
(pathology) A vertebral disc that protrudes into the spinal canal, exerting pressure on spinal nerves and causing backache or sciatica.

slipper /ˈslɪpə(ɹ)/ slippers n
pantoffel slof
A low soft shoe that can be slipped on and off easily.
Such a shoe intended for indoor use; a bedroom or house slipper.
schuifster schuiver slipper slipster
A person who slips.

slipperiness slipperinesses n
gladheid
(uncountable) The property of being slippery.

slippery /ˈslɪpəɹi/ /ˈslɪpɹi/ slipperier slipperiest adj
glad glibberig
Of a surface, having low friction, often due to being covered in a non-viscous liquid, and therefore hard to grip, hard to stand on without falling, etc.

slippery jack slippery jacks n
bruine ringboleet
A mushroom in genus Suillus, family Boletaceae, especially Suillus luteus; boletes, they have no gills, but release spores from tubes ending in open pores.

slipway slipways n
stapel
(nautical) A sloping surface, leading down to the shore or to a river, on which ships are built, repaired or stored and from which they are launched.

slit /ˈslɪt/ slits n
spleet gleuf
A narrow cut or opening; a slot.
spleet
(vulgar, slang) The opening of the vagina.
slet
(vulgar, slang, derogatory) A woman, usually a sexually loose woman; a prostitute.

slit /ˈslɪt/ v
opensnijden
To cut a narrow opening.
opensnijden splijten
To split into strips by lengthwise cuts.

slivovitz /ˈslɪvəvɪts/ /ˈslɪvəˌvɪts/ slivovitzes n
slivovitsj
(countable, uncountable) A type of rakija made mostly in Eastern European countries from distilled, fermented plum juice.

slob /slɒb/ slobs n
luiaard
(informal, derogatory) A lazy and slovenly or obese person.

slobber /ˈslɒbə(ɹ)/ v
kwijlen
To allow saliva or liquid to run from one's mouth.

sloe /ˈsloʊ/ /ˈsləʊ/ sloes n
sleepruim slee
Any of various other plants of the genus Prunus, as a shrub or small tree, Prunus alleghaniensis, bearing dark-purple fruit.

slogan /ˈsloʊɡən/ /ˈsləʊɡ(ə)n/ slogans n
slagzin
(advertising) A catchphrase associated with a product or service being advertised.

sloop /sluːp/ sloops n
sloep
(nautical) A single-masted sailboat with only one headsail.

slope /sloʊp/ /sləʊp/ slopes n
helling
An area of ground that tends evenly upward or downward.
glooiing helling steilte
The degree to which a surface tends upward or downward.
helling richtingscoëfficiënt
(mathematics) The ratio of the vertical and horizontal distances between two points on a line; zero if the line is horizontal, undefined if it is vertical.
spleetoog
(vulgar, offensive, ethnic slur) A person of Chinese or other East Asian descent.

slope /sloʊp/ /sləʊp/ v
glooien
(intransitive) To tend steadily upward or downward.
sluipen
(transitive) To form with a slope; to give an oblique or slanting direction to; to incline or slant.

sloppy /ˈslɑ.pi/ /ˈslɒp.i/ sloppier sloppiest adj
slordig
Messy; not neat, elegant, or careful.

slosh /slɑʃ/ /slɒʃ/ v
klotsen
(intransitive, of a liquid) To shift chaotically; to splash noisily.

slot machine slot machines n
automaat
Any machine operated by placing a coin or token into a slot, especially
fruitautomaat gokautomaat gokkast gokmachine jackpot speelautomaat
Synonym of vending machine.

sloth /slɑθ/ /slɒθ/ /slɔθ/ /sləʊθ/, /slɒθ/ sloths n
luiheid traagheid
(uncountable) Laziness; slowness in the mindset; disinclination to action or labour.
luiaard
(countable) A herbivorous, arboreal South American mammal of the families Megalonychidae and Bradypodidae, noted for its slowness and inactivity.

sloth bear sloth bears n
lippenbeer
A nocturnal bear, Melursus ursinus, native to South Asia.

slothful more slothful most slothful adj
lui
lazy; idle; tending to sloth.

slovenly /ˈslɒv.ən.li/ /ˈslʊv.ən.li/ /ˈslʌv.ən.li/ slovenlier slovenliest adj
onverzorgd slordig
Having an untidy appearance; unkempt.
slordig vuil
Dirty, unwashed; disorderly.
slordig
Careless or negligent; sloppy.

slow /sloʊ/ /sləʊ/ slower slowest adj
traag langzaam sloom
Taking a long time to move or go a short distance, or to perform an action; not quick in motion; proceeding at a low speed.
langzaam langzame slome sloom
Of reduced intellectual capacity; not quick to comprehend.

slow /sloʊ/ /sləʊ/ v
vertragen ophouden
(transitive) To make (something) run, move, etc. less quickly; to reduce the speed of.

slow down v
afremmen
(transitive) To reduce the velocity, speed, or tempo of something.

slow motion n
slow motion
A technique of film, photography, and video to stretch time and allow visibility of things normally happening too fast to be conveniently examined.

slow on the uptake adj
traag van begrip
(colloquial, idiom) Of a person, slow to comprehend or process intellectually.

slow-witted more slow-witted most slow-witted adj
sloom traag van begrip
Lacking a keen or swift intellect, not too bright or not too swift.

slowly /ˈsloʊli/ /ˈsləʊli/ more slowly most slowly slowlier slowliest adv
langzaam langzaamaan traag traagjes
(manner) At a slow pace.

slowly but surely adv
langzaam maar zeker
In a slow, yet careful manner.

slowness slownesses n
langzaamheid traagheid
The quality or state of being slow.

slowpoke /ˈsloʊˌpoʊk/ slowpokes n
slome
(US, Canada, informal, mildly, derogatory) A person who moves slowly or takes a long time to do something.

slowworm /ˈsləʊwɜː(ɹ)m/ slowworms n
hazelworm
A small Old World lizard, Anguis fragilis, often mistaken for a snake, having no legs and small eyes.

slug /slʌɡ/ slugs n
slak naaktslak
Any of many terrestrial pulmonate gastropod mollusks, having no (or only a rudimentary) shell. [from early 18th c.]

sluggard sluggards n
luiaard
A person who is lazy, stupid, or idle by habit.

sluggish /ˈslʌɡɪʃ/ more sluggish most sluggish sluggisher sluggishest adj
langzaam
Slow; having little motion.

sluggishness sluggishnesses n
sloom traag
The property of being sluggish, unable or unwilling to act quickly.

sluice /sljuːs/ /sluːs/ sluices n
sluis
An artificial passage for water, fitted with a valve or gate, for example in a canal lock or a mill stream, for stopping or regulating the flow.

slum /slʌm/ slums n
sloppenwijk krottenwijk
(countable, pejorative) A dilapidated neighborhood where many people live in a state of poverty.

slumber /ˈslʌm.bə/ /ˈslʌm.bɚ/ slumbers n
sluimering
A very light state of sleep, almost awake.

slumber /ˈslʌm.bə/ /ˈslʌm.bɚ/ v
sluimeren
(intransitive) To be in a very light state of sleep, almost awake.

slumber party slumber parties n
slaapfeestje
A sleepover; a party where people stay and sleep overnight.

slumlord slumlords n
huisjesmelker

slur /slɜː(ɹ)/ slurs n
legatoboog
(music) The symbol indicating a legato passage, written as an arc over the slurred notes (not to be confused with a tie).

slurp /slɜːp/ /slɝp/ slurps n
slurp
A loud sucking noise, especially one made in eating or drinking.

slurp /slɜːp/ /slɝp/ v
slorpen slurpen
(transitive) To eat or drink noisily.

slush /slʌʃ/ slushes n
smeltende sneeuw sneeuwbrij
Half-melted snow or ice, generally located on the ground.

slut /slʌt/ /ˈsɫɐt/ sluts n
slet hoer stoephoer
(vulgar, often, _, derogatory) A sexually promiscuous woman.

slutty /ˈslʌti/ sluttier sluttiest adj
sletterig
(informal) Of, resembling, or suitable for, a slut.

sly /slaɪ/ slier sliest slyer slyest adj
listig
sluw
Artfully cunning; secretly mischievous; wily.

sly as a fox adj
sluw als een vos
(simile) Very sly, very cunning.

small /smoːl/ /smɑl/ /smɔl/ /smɔːl/ [smoːɫ] smaller smallest adj
klein minuscuul nietig
Not large or big; insignificant; few in number.
Not prolonged in duration; not extended in time; short.
klein jong
(figuratively, incomparable) Young, as a child.
klein
(writing, incomparable) Minuscule or lowercase, referring to written or printed letters.

small beer small beers n
klein bier
(uncountable, figurative, chiefly, British) Something that is of relatively little importance.

small blue small blues n
dwergblauwtje
(UK) A very small butterfly, Cupido minimus, of the lycaenid subfamily Polyommatinae, the blues
(US) A very small butterfly, Philotiella speciosa, of the lycaenid subfamily Polyommatinae, the blues

small caps n
kleinkapitaal
(typography) Capital letters shown in the same form but in small size (typically of the same size as lower-case letters).

small fry small fries small fry n
klein bier
(idiomatic) One or more relatively small and insignificant individuals or things of relatively little consequence, importance, or value.

small hours n
kleine uurtjes
The very early morning, just after midnight, when most people are asleep.

small intestine small intestines n
dunne darm
(anatomy) The upper part of the intestine, between the stomach and the large intestine, divided into the duodenum, the jejunum and the ileum.

small pica n
Rheinländer dessendiaan mediaan
(printing, dated) The size of type between long primer and pica, standardized as 11 point.

small screen n
kleine scherm
(broadcasting) The broadcast or cable television screen, as opposed to the cinema screen (or big screen); by extension, the television programs themselves.

small talk n
koetjes en kalfjes lichte conversatie praatje
(idiomatic) Idle conversation, typically on innocuous or unimportant subjects, usually engaged in at social gatherings out of politeness.

small tortoiseshell small tortoiseshells n
kleine vos
The colourful butterfly Aglais urticae, of the family Nymphalidae.

small white small whites n
klein koolwitje
A small, white butterfly Pieris rapae, of the family Pieridae, that damages Brassica rapa crops in temperate regions worldwide.

small wonder n
geen wonder (dat ...)
(idiomatic) An event or fact whose cause or rationale is not difficult to discern; an unsurprising occurrence.

small-sized smaller-sized smallest-sized adj
klein

smallholder smallholders n
keuterboer
A person who owns or runs a smallholding, a minor independent farmer.

smallpox /ˈsmɔlpɑks/ /ˈsmɔːlpɒks/ smallpoxes n
pokken
(disease) An acute, highly infectious often fatal disease caused by Variola virus of the family Poxviridae. It was completely eradicated in the 1970s, but still exists in laboratories. Those who survived were left with pockmarks.

smart /smɑɹt/ /smɑːt/ more smart most smart smarter smartest adj
handig
Exhibiting social ability or cleverness.
intelligent slim wijs
(informal) Exhibiting intellectual knowledge, such as that found in books.

smart /smɑɹt/ /smɑːt/ v
pijn doen prikken
(intransitive) To hurt or sting.

smart city smart cities n
slimme stad
A municipality that uses information and communications technology, such as electronic sensors, to increase efficiency and improve the quality of services.

smartness smartnesses n
leepheid
(uncountable) The state or quality of being smart, intelligence.
(uncountable) The state or quality of being smart in appearance.

smartphone /ˈsmɑɹtfoʊn/ /ˈsmɑːtfəʊn/ smartphones n
smartphone
A mobile phone with more advanced features and greater computing capacity than a featurephone.

smartwatch smartwatches n
smartwatch
A wristwatch with electronic functionality beyond timekeeping.

smarty pants smarty pants n
betweter weetal wijsneus
(informal) A smart aleck or know-it-all.

smash /smæʃ/ smashes n
dreun klap
The sound of a violent impact; a violent striking together.
voltreffer
(colloquial) Something very successful or popular (as music, food, fashion, etc).
smash
(tennis) A very hard overhead shot hit sharply downward.

smash /smæʃ/ v
verpletteren kapotslaan
(transitive) To break (something brittle) violently.

smashing /ˈsmæʃɪŋ/ more smashing most smashing adj
indrukwekkend verpletterend
(originally, US, now, British, and, Irish) Wonderful, very good or impressive.

smattering /ˈsmæ.təɹ.ɪŋ/ /ˈsmæɾɚɪŋ/ smatterings n
greintje
A superficial or shallow knowledge of a subject.
handvol
A small number or amount of something.

smear /smiɚ/ /smɪə(ɹ)/ /smɪɚ/ v
insmeren
(transitive) To cover (a surface with a layer of some substance) by rubbing.
(transitive) To cause (something) to be a particular colour by covering with a substance.
lasteren
(transitive) To damage someone's reputation by slandering, misrepresenting, or otherwise making false accusations about them, their statements, or their actions.
smeren insmeren uitsmeren
(transitive) To attempt to remove (a substance) from a surface by rubbing.

smear campaign smear campaigns n
lastercampagne
(idiomatic) An effort to damage or call into question someone's reputation, by propounding negative propaganda.

smear test smear tests n
uitstrijkje
(gynaecology) A screening test to detect pre-cancerous and cancerous cells by taking a sample (‘smear’) of cells from the cervix.

smegma /ˈsmɛɡmə/ smegmas n
smegma
A whitish sebaceous secretion that collects between the glans penis and foreskin or in the vulva.

smell /smɛl/ smells n
reukzin
A sensation, pleasant or unpleasant, detected by inhaling air (or, the case of water-breathing animals, water) carrying airborne molecules of a substance.
geur reuk stank
A conclusion or intuition that a situation is wrong, more complex than it seems, or otherwise inappropriate.

smell /smɛl/ v
ruiken
(transitive) To sense a smell or smells.
ruiken geuren stinken
(intransitive, copulative) Followed by like or of if descriptive: to have a particular smell, whether good or bad.

smell-brain n
reukhersenen
(neuroanatomy) The part of the brain involved with smelling.

smelling salt smelling salts n
vlugzout
(usually, in the plural) ammonium carbonate, sometimes with added perfume, that is inhaled as a mild irritant to the mucous membranes, to help restore consciousness.

smelt /ˈsmɛlt/ smelts n
versmelten
smelten
Any of the various liquids or semi-molten solids produced and used during the course of such production.

smelting smeltings n
smelten wegsmelten
(metallurgy) The process of melting or fusion, especially to extract a metal from its ore.

smew /ˈsmjuː/ smews n
nonnetje
A small compact diving duck, Mergellus albellus, that breeds in the northern taiga of Europe and Asia and winters on sheltered coasts or inland lakes.

smile /ˈsmaɪ.əl/ /ˈsmaɪl/ smiles n
glimlach lach
A facial expression comprised by flexing the muscles of both ends of one's mouth, often showing the front teeth, without vocalisation, and in humans is a common involuntary or voluntary expression of happiness, pleasure, amusement, goodwill, or anxiety.

smile /ˈsmaɪ.əl/ /ˈsmaɪl/ v
glimlachen smuilen
(ambitransitive) To have (a smile) on one's face.

smiley /ˈsmaɪli/ smileys smilies n
smiley
A simplified representation of a smiling face.

smirch /smɜː(ɹ)t͡ʃ/ v
vuil maken
(transitive, archaic) To dirty; to make dirty.

smirk /smɜːk/ /smɝk/ smirks n
grijnslach
An uneven, often crooked smile that is insolent, self-satisfied, conceited or scornful.

smirk /smɜːk/ /smɝk/ v
grijnzen meesmuilen
To smile in a way that is affected, smug, insolent or contemptuous.

smite /smaɪt/ v
doden
To strike down or kill with godly force.

smith /smɪθ/ smiths n
smid
A craftsperson who works metal into desired forms using a hammer and other tools, sometimes heating the metal to make it more workable, especially a blacksmith.

smithereens /smɪðəˈɹiːnz/ /ˌsmɪðəˈɹinz/ n
gruzelementen
(originally, Ireland, informal) Fragments or splintered pieces; numerous tiny disconnected items.

smithsonite smithsonites n
smithsoniet
(mineral) A mineral form of zinc carbonate, ZnCO3, mined as an ore of zinc or as an ornamental stone.

smitten /ˈsmɪtən/ more smitten most smitten adj
getroffen ingenomen
Made irrationally enthusiastic.

smock mill smock mills n
bovenkruier
A windmill of which only the cap turns round to meet the wind. It is different from a post mill, whose whole building turns on a post.

smocking /ˈsmɑkɪŋ/ /ˈsmɒkɪŋ/ smockings n
smokwerk
(sewing) An embroidery technique in which the fabric is gathered and then embroidered with decorative stitches to hold the gathers in place; the product of the use of this embroidery technique.

smog /smɑɡ/ /smɒɡ/ /smɔɡ/ smogs n
smog
A noxious mixture of particulates and gases that is the result of urban air pollution.

smoke /smoʊk/ /smoːk/ /sməʊk/ smokes n
sigaret
rook walm
(uncountable) The visible vapor/vapour, gases, and fine particles given off by burning or smoldering material.

smoke /smoʊk/ /smoːk/ /sməʊk/ v
roken
(transitive) To inhale and exhale the smoke from a burning cigarette, cigar, pipe, etc.
(intransitive) To give off smoke.
(transitive) To preserve or prepare (food) for consumption by treating with smoke.
roken smoren
(intransitive) To inhale and exhale tobacco smoke.

smoke detector smoke detectors n
rookmelder
A device that sounds an alarm when it detects smoke or other evidence of fire.

smoke grenade smoke grenades n
rookgranaat
A bomb that generates thick smoke when it explodes; used especially to produce a smokescreen.

smoke signal smoke signals n
rooksignaal
(often, pluralized) A method of long-distance communication sometimes used in ancient and undeveloped societies, consisting of messages conveyed by means of columns or intermittent puffs of smoke.

smoke-filled adj
met rook gevuld

smoked salmon smoked salmons n
gerookte zalm
edible raw salmon that is cut into strips and cured by smoking.

smokefall smokefalls n
avondmist schemermist
The close of the day before nightfall, when fog comes.
rookwaterval
An artificial waterfall of smoke for shows.

smoker /ˈsmoʊkɚ/ smokers n
rookster roker
A person who smokes tobacco habitually.

smokescreen smokescreens n
rookgordijn
Smoke used as a disguise, mask or cover, as of troops in battle.

smoking /ˈsmoʊkɪŋ/ /ˈsməʊkɪŋ/ smokings n
roken
The burning and inhalation of tobacco.
The act of exposing (something) to smoke; (by extension) the process by which foods are cured or flavoured by smoke

smoking room smoking rooms n
rookkamer rookruimte
A room designated for people who wish to smoke.

smolder /ˈsmoʊldɚ/ v
smeulen
(intransitive, now, US) To burn with no flame and little smoke.

smooch /smuːt͡ʃ/ smooches n
bekken
(informal) A kiss, especially that which is on the cheek.

smooth /smuːð/ smoother smoothest adj
glad
Having a texture that lacks friction. Not rough.
Bland; glib.
(of an action) Natural; unconstrained.
(chiefly, of water) Placid, calm.
(of an edge) Lacking projections or indentations; not serrated.
(mathematics, of a function) Having derivatives of all finite orders at all points within the function’s domain.
vlot
Without difficulty, problems, or unexpected consequences or incidents.
(of a motion) Unbroken.
glad vlot
Suave; sophisticated.
fijn glad zacht
(of food or drink) Not grainy; having an even texture.
fijn
(of a beverage) Having a pleasantly rounded flavor; neither rough nor astringent.

smooth /smuːð/ smooths n
gladheid glads
Something that is smooth, or that goes smoothly and easily.
streling zwaai
A smoothing action.
gladhuidige
A domestic animal having a smooth coat.

smooth /smuːð/ v
gladstrijken glad maken
(transitive) To make smooth or even.

smooth snake smooth snakes n
gladde slang
A nonvenomous snake, Coronella austriaca, native to Eurasia.

smoothen /ˈsmuːðən/ v
gladstrijken afvlakken glad maken
(transitive) To make smooth.
afvlakken glad worden
(intransitive) To become smooth.

smoothie /ˈsmuːði/ smoothies n
gladakker gladjanus
A smooth-talking person.
smoothie
A drink made from whole fruit, thus thicker than fruit juice.

smoothness smoothnesses n
gladheid
The condition of being smooth; the degree or measure of said condition.

smorgasbord /ˈsmɔɹɡəsˌbɔɹd/ /ˈsmɔːɡæs(ˌ)bɔːd/ /ˈsmɔːɡəs(ˌ)bɔːd/ /ˈsmɜːɡəs(ˌ)bɔːd/ /ˈsmɜːɡəʊs(ˌ)bʊəd/ /ˈʃmɔɹ-/ smorgasbords n
smörgåsbord
A Swedish-style buffet comprising a variety of cold sandwiches and other dishes; (by extension) any buffet with a wide selection of dishes.

smother /ˈsmʌðɚ/ v
uitdoven
(transitive) To extinguish or deaden, as fire, by covering, overlaying, or otherwise excluding the air.
temperen
(transitive) To reduce to a low degree of vigor or activity; suppress or do away with; extinguish
stikken
(intransitive) To be suffocated.

smudge /smʌd͡ʒ/ smudges n
klad smet vlek
A blemish or smear, especially a dark or sooty one.

smug /smʌɡ/ smugger smuggest adj
zelfingenomen
Irritatingly pleased with oneself; offensively self-complacent, self-satisfied.

smuggle /ˈsmʌɡəl/ v
smokkelen
(transitive, intransitive) To import or export, illicitly or by stealth, without paying lawful customs charges or duties

smuggler /ˈsmʌɡ.lə(ɹ)/ /ˈsmʌɡ.əl.ə(ɹ)/ smugglers n
smokkelaar
One who smuggles things.

smuggling smugglings n
smokkel
An act of something being smuggled.

smugness smugnesses n
zelfingenomenheid
(uncountable) The state or quality of being smug.

smurf /smɜːf/ /smɝf/ smurfs smurves n
smurf
(comics, fictional character) A blue pixie with white stocking cap, from the media franchise The Smurfs.

smut /smʌt/ smuts n
brandschimmel
Any of a range of fungi, mostly Ustilaginomycetes, that cause plant disease in grasses, including cereal crops; the disease so caused.

snack /snæk/ snacks n
tussendoortje
A light meal.
An item of food eaten between meals.

snag /ˈsnæɡ/ v
ritsen
To catch or tear (e.g. fabric) upon a rough surface or projection.

snail /sneɪl/ [sn̥eɪ̯ɫ] snails n
slak huisjesslak
Any of very many animals (either hermaphroditic or nonhermaphroditic), of the class Gastropoda, having a coiled shell.

snail mail n
slakkenpost snailmail
(retronym) Mail sent physically in the post, especially as compared to email.

snail's pace n
slakkengang
(informal) A very slow pace.

snake /sneɪk/ snakes n
slang serpent
A legless reptile of the suborder Serpentes with a long, thin body and a fork-shaped tongue.

snake charmer snake charmers n
slangenbezweerder
A performer who entertains crowds by performing tricks with dangerous snakes.

snakebite snakebites n
slangenbeet
(countable) Either of a pair of lip piercings below the lower lip, resembling the fangs of a snake.

snakelike more snakelike most snakelike adj
slangachtig
Resembling a snake; long, thin and flexible, or waving about in a snake-like manner; snaky.

snap /snæp/ v
snauwen
(transitive, dated) To speak to abruptly or sharply; to treat snappishly; usually with up.

snap election /ˌsnæp iˈlɛkʃ(ə)n/ /ˌsnæp ɪˈlɛkʃ(ə)n/ snap elections n
vervroegde verkiezingen
(politics) An election that is called earlier than the regularly scheduled election time.

snap fastener snap fasteners n
drukknoop
a pair of male/female interlocking disks used to fasten a piece of clothing in place of buttons

snap one's fingers v
knippen met zijn vingers knippen
To create a cracking or clicking sound with one’s fingers by building tension between the thumb and another finger (middle, index, or ring) and then moving that finger forcefully downward so it hits the thenar eminence of the same hand at a high speed.

snapdragon /ˈsnæpdɹæɡən/ snapdragons n
leeuwenbek
(countable) Any plant of the genus Antirrhinum, with showy yellow, white or red flowers.

snapping turtle snapping turtles n
bijtschildpad
Any of several large American freshwater turtles of the family Chelydridae, which have powerful hooked jaws that close with a snap.

snappy /ˈsnæpi/ snappier snappiest adj
snel
(informal) Rapid and without delay.

snapshot /ˈsnæpʃɒt/ snapshots n
kiek
A photograph, especially one taken quickly or in a sudden moment of opportunity.
momentopname kiek
A glimpse of something; a portrayal of something at a moment in time.

snare /snɛ(ə)ɹ/ /snɛə/ snares n
strop val klem
A mental or psychological trap.

snare /snɛ(ə)ɹ/ /snɛə/ v
strikken
(transitive) To catch or hold, especially with a loop.

snare drum snare drums n
snarentrom
A tubular drum with skins stretched over the top and bottom, and having a set of chains that can be applied to the bottom skin to create a rattling sound.

snarky /ˈsnɑɹ.ki/ /ˈsnɑː.ki/ snarkier snarkiest adj
bijtend grievend oneerbiedig sarcastisch
(informal, often humorous) Snide and sarcastic; usually out of irritation.

snarl /ˈsnɑː(ɹ)l/ snarls n
knoop knot
A knot or complication of hair, thread, or the like, difficult to disentangle.

snarl /ˈsnɑː(ɹ)l/ v
strikken verstrikken
(transitive) To entangle; to complicate; to involve in knots.
brommen grommen
(intransitive) To growl angrily by gnashing or baring the teeth; to gnarl; to utter grumbling sounds.
snauwen
(intransitive) To speak crossly; to talk in rude, surly terms.

snatch /snæt͡ʃ/ snatches n
doos graai
A quick grab or catch.
doos
A short period.
(weightlifting) A competitive weightlifting event in which a barbell is lifted from the platform to locked arms overhead in a smooth continuous movement.
A piece of some sound, usually music or conversation.
(vulgar, _, slang) The vulva. [from 18th c.]
(aviation) Rapid, uncommanded jerking or oscillation of the ailerons of some aircraft at high Mach numbers, resulting from shock wave formation at transonic speeds.
(dated) A brief period of exertion.
(dated) A catching of the voice.
(dated) A hasty snack; a bite to eat.
(dated) A quibble.

snatch /snæt͡ʃ/ v
grissen
(transitive) To grasp and remove quickly.
afpakken graaien weggraaien wegpikken
(intransitive) To attempt to seize something suddenly.
(transitive, informal) To steal.

snatch victory from the jaws of defeat v
de overwinning voor de poorten van de hel wegslepen
(idiomatic) To suddenly win a contest when it appears that loss is a foregone conclusion, to succeed in an endeavor through reversal of fortune, skill, effort, or good judgment.

sneak /sniːk/ sneaks n
gluiperd
A cheat; a con artist.

sneak /sniːk/ v
sluipen rondsluipen wegsluipen
(intransitive) To creep or go stealthily; to come or go while trying to avoid detection, as a person who does not wish to be seen.
wegsluipen
(transitive, dated) To hide, especially in a mean or cowardly manner.

sneaker /ˈsnikɚ/ sneakers n
sportschoenen
(US, Atlantic Canada, Australia, New Zealand) An athletic shoe with a soft, rubber sole. A trainer.

sneakily more sneakily most sneakily adv
in het geniep
In a sneaky manner.

sneaky /ˈsniːki/ sneakier sneakiest adj
geniepig gluiperig
Dishonest; deceitful.

sneer /snɪə̯/ /snɪɚ̯/ sneers n
gehoon grijns
A facial expression where one slightly raises one corner of the upper lip, generally indicating scorn.

sneer /snɪə̯/ /snɪɚ̯/ v
de grimlachen neus ophalen optrekken
(intransitive) To raise a corner of the upper lip slightly, especially in scorn

sneeze /sniːz/ sneezes n
niezen niesen
An act of sneezing.

sneeze /sniːz/ v
niezen
(intransitive) To expel air as a reflex induced by an irritation in the nose.

snell /snɛl/ more snell most snell adv
snel
Alternative form of snelly

snide /snaɪd/ snider snidest adj
sarcastisch snedig
Disparaging or derisive in an insinuative way.
sarcastisch bedrieglijk heimelijk snedig
Tricky; deceptive; false; spurious; contemptible.

sniff /snəf/ /snɪf/ v
snuffelen snuiven

sniffer plane sniffer planes n
snuffelvliegtuig
An airplane that supposedly could detect oil fields underground.

snigger /ˈsnɪɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈsnɪɡɚ/ v
gniffelen stiekem lachen
(intransitive) To emit a snigger.

snip /snɪp/ snips n
knip
The act of snipping; cutting a small amount off of something.

snipe /snaɪp/ snipe snipes n
snip
Any of various limicoline game birds of the genera Gallinago, Lymnocryptes and Coenocorypha in the family Scolopacidae, having a long, slender, nearly straight beak.

sniper /ˈsnaɪ.pɚ/ snipers n
scherpschutter sluipschutter
A person using long-range small arms for precise attacks from a concealed position.

sniper rifle sniper rifles n
scherpschuttersgeweer snipergeweer
A long-range rifle, usually equipped with a telescopic sight and often a night vision device.

snippet /ˈsnɪpɪt/ [ˈsnɪpɪ̈(ʔ)t̚] snippets n
fragment
A small part of something, such as a song or fabric; sample.

snitch /snɪt͡ʃ/ snitches n
verklikker
(slang) An informer, one who betrays their group.

snitch /snɪt͡ʃ/ v
verklikken verlinken
(slang, intransitive) To inform on, especially in betrayal of others.
verklikken
(slang, intransitive) To contact or cooperate with the police for any reason.
gappen
(slang, dated, transitive) To steal, quickly and quietly.

snitches get stitches proverb
wie praat, die gaat
(idiomatic) People who snitch or tattle will in return receive repercussions.

snob /snɑb/ /snɒb/ snobs n
snob
(informal, derogatory) A person who wishes to be seen as a member of the upper classes and who looks down on those perceived to have inferior or unrefined tastes. [from 20th c.]

snobbery snobberies n
snobisme
The property or trait of being a snob.

snobbish /ˈsnɒbɪʃ/ more snobbish most snobbish adj
snobistisch
Having the property of being a snob; arrogant and pretentious; smugly superior or dismissive of perceived inferiors.

snood /snuːd/ snoods n
lel
The flap of erectile red skin on the beak of a male turkey.

snooker /ˈsnuːkə(ɹ)/ /ˈsnʊkɚ/ snookers n
snooker
A cue sport, popular in the UK and other Commonwealth of Nations countries.

snooze /snuːz/ v
doezelen

snore /sno(ː)ɹ/ /snoə/ /snɔɹ/ /snɔː/ snores n
gesnurk
The act of snoring, and the noise produced.

snore /sno(ː)ɹ/ /snoə/ /snɔɹ/ /snɔː/ v
snurken
To breathe during sleep with harsh, snorting noises caused by vibration of the soft palate.

snoring /ˈsnɔːɹɪŋ/ snorings n
gesnurk
The action or sound of breathing during sleep with harsh, snorting noises caused by vibration of the soft palate.

snorkel v
snorkelen
To use a snorkel.

snort /snɔɹt/ snorts n
snuiven
The sound made by exhaling or inhaling roughly through the nose.

snort /snɔɹt/ v
snuiven
(transitive, slang, originally, US) To inhale (usually a drug) through the nose.

snot /snɒt/ snots n
snot
(informal, uncountable, sometimes, slightly, vulgar) Mucus, especially mucus from the nose.
snotaap
(slang, countable) A contemptible child.

snot-nosed more snot-nosed most snot-nosed adj
snotneus
(idiomatic) Young and arrogant or conceited.

snotnose snotnoses n
snotneus
One who is snot-nosed.

snotty snottier snottiest adj
snot-
Running or dirtied with snot.

snout /snaʊt/ /snʌʊt/ snouts n
snuit snoet
The long, projecting nose, mouth, and jaw of a beast, as of pigs.
The anterior prolongation of the head of a gastropod; a rostrum.
snoet snuit
The front of the prow of a ship or boat. [First attested in 1387.]
snuit
The anterior prolongation of the head of weevils and allied beetles; a rostrum.

snout beetle snout beetles n
snuitkever
A weevil; specifically, a true weevil ("beetle belonging to the family Curculionidae")

snow /snoʊ/ /snəʊ/ [snoʊ̯] [snəʊ̯] snows n
sneeuw sneeuwval
(uncountable) The frozen, crystalline state of water that falls as precipitation.
sneeuw
(uncountable) Any similar frozen form of a gas or liquid.
(countable) A snowfall; a blanket of frozen, crystalline water.
(uncountable) The moving pattern of random dots displayed on a television, etc., when no transmission signal is being received.
(uncountable, slang) Cocaine.
Marine snow
(informal, plural) Snow tires.
sneeuw sneeuwwit
(uncountable) A shade of the color white.

snow /snoʊ/ /snəʊ/ [snoʊ̯] [snəʊ̯] v
sneeuwen
(impersonal) To have snow fall from the sky.

snow angel snow angels n
sneeuwengel
A design made in fresh snow by lying on one's back and moving the arms up and down and the legs from side to side.

snow bunting snow buntings n
sneeuwgors
A finch, Plectrophenax nivalis, having white plumage, widely distributed in northern latitudes.

snow cone snow cones n
schaafijs
(US) A confection of crushed ice covered with flavored syrup or fruit juice, usually served in a paper cone or a plastic glass.

snow cover snow covers n
sneeuwdek
A covering of snow

snow day snow days n
ijsvrij
(by extension) A day when a school or other workplace is closed due to weather
A day when a school or other workplace is closed due to bad winter weather, especially snow.
(US) A day set aside on a school calendar in certain climates, assuming a closure will occur during a given time period.

snow globe snow globes n
sneeuwbol
A decorative object or toy containing a model of a landscape, fluid and suspended white flakes that emulate snowfall when shaken.

snow goose snow geese n
sneeuwgans
A goose of the species Chen caerulescens, native to North America.

snow in v
insneeuwen
(transitive, usually passive) To prevent from moving (from a building, in a city, etc) by a large snowfall.

snow leopard snow leopards n
sneeuwluipaard sneeuwpanter
A large feline mammal, Panthera uncia (syn. Uncia uncia), native to mountain ranges of central Asia.

snow pea snow peas n
peul peultje
A group of pea (Pisum sativum) cultivars, with flat and edible pods.

snow petrel snow petrels n
sneeuwstormvogel
A small, pure white fulmarine petrel with black underdown, coal-black eyes, small black bill and bluish gray feet.

snow-blind adj
sneeuwblind
Affected by snow blindness; temporarily blinded by light reflected off snow.

snow-capped adj
besneeuwd met besneeuwde top sneeuwbedekt
Covered with snow at the top, especially of a hill or mountain.

snow-covered more snow-covered most snow-covered adj
besneeuwd
Snowy; covered with snow.

snow-free adj
sneeuwvrij
Free of or not covered by snow.

snow-white adj
sneeuwwit
As white as snow; exceptionally white.

snowball /ˈsnoʊbɑl/ /ˈsnoʊbɔl/ /ˈsnəʊbɔːl/ snowballs n
sneeuwbal
A ball of snow, usually one made in the hand and thrown for amusement in a snowball fight; also a larger ball of snow made by rolling a snowball around in snow that sticks to it and increases its diameter.

snowball effect snowball effects n
sneeuwbaleffect
An accelerating growth of magnitude, including fame, fortune, importance, or danger.

snowball fight snowball fights n
sneeuwballengevecht
A scuffle or play fight whose object is to hit opponents with snowballs.

snowberry snowberries n
sneeuwbes

snowbird /ˈsnoʊbɝːd/ /ˈsnəʊbɜːd/ snowbirds n
grijze junco
A bird, Junco hyemalis, the dark-eyed junco.

snowboard /ˈsnoʊˌbɔɹd/ /ˈsnəʊˌbɔːd/ snowboards n
snowboard
A board, somewhat like a broad ski, or a very long skateboard with no wheels, used in the sport of snowboarding.

snowboard /ˈsnoʊˌbɔɹd/ /ˈsnəʊˌbɔːd/ v
snowboarden
To ride a snowboard.

snowboarder /ˈsnoʊˌbɔɹdɚ/ /ˈsnəʊˌbɔːdə/ snowboarders n
snowboarder snowboardster
Someone who snowboards.

snowdrift /ˈsnəʊdɹɪft/ snowdrifts n
sneeuwbank sneeuwdrift sneeuwduin
A bank of snow accumulated by the wind.

snowdrop /ˈsnoʊ.dɹɑp/ /ˈsnəʊ.dɹɒp/ snowdrops n
sneeuwklokje
Any of the 20 species of the genus Galanthus of the Amaryllidaceae, bulbous flowering plants, bearing a solitary, pendulous, white, bell-shaped flower that appears, depending on species, between autumn and late winter or early spring, all native to temperate Eurasia.

snowed in adj
ingesneeuwd
Unable to get out of a place due to too much snow.

snowfall /ˈsnoʊfɔːl/ snowfalls n
sneeuwval
An instance of falling of snow.

snowflake /ˈsnoʊ.fleɪk/ /ˈsnəʊ.fleɪk/ snowflakes n
sneeuwvlok
A crystal of snow, having approximate hexagonal symmetry.
lenteklokje
Any of several bulbous European plants, of the genus Leucojum, having white flowers.

snowman /ˈsnoʊ.mæn/ /ˈsnəʊ.mæn/ snowmen n
sneeuwman sneeuwpop
A humanoid figure made with large snowballs stacked on each other. Human traits like a face and arms may be fashioned with sticks (arms), a carrot (nose), and stones or coal (eyes, mouth).

snowmobile snowmobiles n
sneeuwscooter
(vehicle) A vehicle with skis at the front and a caterpillar track at the rear, used for travelling over snow, sometimes as sport.

snowplow snowplows n
sneeuwploeg sneeuwruimer
A motorized vehicle that is used to push snow off flat surfaces such as roads and parking lots.
A device attached to a vehicle to enable it to be used for removing snow.

snowplow v
sneeuwruimen
(transitive) To clear (roads, etc) using a snowplow.

snowproof more snowproof most snowproof adj
sneeuwbestendig
Resistant to snow.

snowshoe /ˈsnoʊʃu/ snowshoes n
sneeuwschoen
A flat item of footwear worn to facilitate walking in deep snow.

snowstorm /ˈsnəʊstɔːm/ snowstorms n
sneeuwstorm
Bad weather involving blowing winds and snow, or blowing winds and heavy snowfall amount.

snowy egret snowy egrets n
Amerikaanse kleine zilverreiger
A small heron, Egretta thula, having white plumage.

snowy owl snowy owls n
sneeuwuil
A large, white, nomadic Arctic owl, Bubo scandiacus.

snub /snʌb/ more snub most snub adj
stomp
Conspicuously short.

snub /snʌb/ snubs n
bruuskeren sneer
A deliberate affront or slight.
ruk
A sudden checking of a cable or rope.

snub-nosed monkey snub-nosed monkeys n
stompneusaap
Any monkey of the old-world genus Rhinopithecus.

snuff /snʌf/ snuffs n
snuif
Finely ground or pulverized tobacco intended for use by being sniffed or snorted into the nose.
A snort or sniff of fine-ground, powdered, or pulverized tobacco.

snuff /snʌf/ v
doven
To extinguish a candle or oil-lamp flame by covering the burning end of the wick until the flame is suffocated.

snuffbox snuffboxes n
snuifdoos
A small box or container to hold snuff or loose tobacco.

so /soʊ/ /səʊ/ more so most so adj
zo zodanig
As what was or will be mentioned.
(dated, UK, slang) Homosexual.
zo dus zodanig maar zodat zodoende
In that state or manner; with that attribute. A proadjective that replaces the aforementioned adjective phrase.

so /soʊ/ /səʊ/ adv
dus zo maar
To the (explicitly stated) extent that.
dus maar
To the (implied) extent.
In the same manner or to the same extent as aforementioned; also.
(with as): To such an extent or degree; as.
zo zodanig
Very much.
zo dus zodanig maar zodat zodoende
In a particular manner.

so /soʊ/ /səʊ/ conjunction
zo zodanig zodat zodoende
Reduced form of 'so that', used to express purpose; in order that.
dus
With the result that; for that reason; therefore.
zo zodanig
Used to connect previous conversation or events to the following question.
zo dus zodanig maar
Used to introduce a rhetorical question.

so /soʊ/ /səʊ/ interjection
zo dus zodanig maar zodat zodoende
Used after a pause for thought to introduce a new topic, question or story, or a new thought or question in continuation of an existing topic.
zo dus zodanig zodat zodoende
Used as a question to ask for further explanation of something said, often rhetorically or in a dismissive or impolite manner.
zo dus zodanig
Used as a meaningless filler word to begin a response to a question.
zo zodanig
(archaic) Be as you are; stand still; used especially to cows; also used by sailors.

so be it phraseologicalUnit
het zij zo
(idiomatic, subjunctive) An indication of acceptance, especially of a situation which is not entirely favorable.

so far adv
tot nu toe tot dusver tot hiertoe tot zover totnogtoe
(idiomatic) Until now; previously; yet.

so help me God phraseologicalUnit
zo helpe mij God
Used as an oath, a promise that an action will be carried out

so that conjunction
opdat zodat
Indicates purpose; in order that, with the result that.

so to speak adv
als het ware
In a manner of speaking.

so what interjection
boeiend lekker belangrijk nou en?
(colloquial, rhetorical question, impolite) A reply to an unimportant or irrelevant statement, indicating indifference on the part of the speaker.

so-called /ˈsoʊˌkɔld/ /ˈsəʊˌkɔːld/ adj
zogenaamd zogeheten zogenoemd zgn.
So named; commonly called.

so-so /ˈsəʊˌsəʊ/ /ˌsəʊˈsəʊ/ adj
zozo
(informal) Neither good nor bad; tolerable, passable, indifferent.

so-so /ˈsəʊˌsəʊ/ /ˌsəʊˈsəʊ/ adv
zozo
(informal) Neither very well nor very poorly.

soak /soʊk/ /səʊk/ v
doorweken
(intransitive) To be saturated with liquid by being immersed in it.
weken
(transitive) To immerse in liquid to the point of saturation or thorough permeation.
doordringen
(intransitive) To penetrate or permeate by saturation.
opnemen
(transitive) To allow (especially a liquid) to be absorbed; to take in, receive. (usually + up)

soap /soʊp/ /səʊp/ soaps n
zeep
(countable, uncountable, informal, by extension) Some other substance, often a detergent or another surfactant, able to mix with both oil and water, used for cleaning.

soap /soʊp/ /səʊp/ v
zepen
(transitive, informal) To cover, lather, or in any other manner treat with soap, often as a prank.

soap bubble soap bubbles n
zeepbel
A very thin film of soapy water that forms a sphere with an iridescent surface.

soap opera soap operas n
soapserie soap soapreeks
(countable) A radio or television serial, typically broadcast in the afternoon or evening, about the lives of melodramatic characters, which are often filled with strong emotions, highly dramatic situations and suspense.

soapberry soapberries n
sapindus zeepboom
Any woody plant of the Sapindaceae family, found chiefly in tropical climates, most commonly the genus Sapindus.
zeep-appel zeepbes zeepbezie zeepnoot
The fruit of such a plant, especially of the tree Sapindus saponaria.

soapbox car soapbox cars n
zeepkist
A vehicle without a motor, often made from wood or other common household materials.

soapery soaperies n
zeepfabriek
A factory making soap

soapstone soapstones n
speksteen
(geology) A soft rock, rich in talc, also containing serpentine and either magnetite, dolomite or calcite.

soapwort soapworts n
zeepkruid
Any perennial herb of the genus Saponaria.

soapy /ˈsoʊpi/ /ˈsəʊpi/ soapier soapiest adj
zeepachtig

soar /so(ː)ɹ/ /soə/ /sɔɹ/ /sɔː/ soars n
scheren
The act of soaring.

soar /so(ː)ɹ/ /soə/ /sɔɹ/ /sɔː/ v
zweven
(intransitive) To fly high with little effort, like a bird.
opstijgen
To mount upward on wings, or as on wings, especially by gliding while employing rising air currents.

sob /sɑb/ /sɒb/ sobs n
snik
A cry with a short, sudden expulsion of breath.

sob /sɑb/ /sɒb/ v
snotteren
(intransitive) To weep with convulsive gasps.
snikken
(transitive) To say (something) while sobbing.

sob story sob stories n
smartlap tranentrekker
(idiomatic) A sad story, especially one intended to elicit sympathy.

sobbing /ˈsɑbɪŋ/ /ˈsɒbɪŋ/ adj
snotterend wenend
That or who sobs.

sober /ˈsoʊ.bɚ/ /ˈsəʊ.bə(ɹ)/ soberer soberest adj
nuchter
Not drunk; not intoxicated.
Not given to excessive drinking of alcohol.
(figurative) Moderate; realistic; serious; not playful; not passionate; cool; self-controlled.
(of color) Dull; not bright or colorful.

sober up v
ontnuchteren
To become sober; to cause to become sober.

sobremesa sobremesas n
natafelen
Time spent at the table after eating; the habit of relaxing at the table after a heavy meal.

sobriquet /ˈsoʊ.bɹɪ.keɪ/ /ˈsoʊ.bɹɪ.kɛt/ /ˈsəʊ.bɹɪ.keɪ/ sobriquets n
bijnaam
A familiar name for a person or thing; a nickname (sometimes assumed by the person, but often given by others), that is descriptive.

socage /ˈsɒkɪd͡ʒ/ socages n
herendienst
(historical) In the Middle Ages (and chiefly but not exclusively medieval England), a legal system whereby a tenant would pay a rent or do some agricultural work for the landlord.

soccer /ˈsɑk.ɚ/ /ˈsɒk.ə/ n
voetbal Foppes Fuppes
(historically, _, slang, now, standard) association football.

sociable lapwing sociable lapwings n
steppekievit
A plover, Vanellus gregarius.

social /ˈsoʊ.ʃəl/ /ˈsəʊ.ʃəl/ more social most social adj
sociaal maatschappelijk
Of or relating to society.
(Internet) Relating to social media or social networks.

social Darwinism n
sociaal darwinisme
(science) The theory that the laws of evolution by natural selection also apply to social structures.

social cohesion social cohesions n
sociale cohesie
The maintenance of stability in a given society.

social contract social contracts n
sociaal contract
(philosophy, politics) An implicit agreement or contract among members of a society governing such matters as submission of individuals to the rule of law and acceptable conduct.

social democracy social democracies n
sociaaldemocratie
(political) A moderate political philosophy or ideology that aims to achieve socialist (socialistic) goals within a democratic society and a liberal democracy such as by means of a strong welfare state and regulation of private industry.

social democrat social democrats n
sociaaldemocraat
(politics) A supporter of social democracy, a political ideology in which a socialist system of government is achieved by democratic means.

social democratic more social democratic most social democratic adj
sociaaldemocratisch
(political) Of or pertaining to social democracy.

social distancing /ˈsoʊʃəl ˌdɪstən(t)sɪŋ/ /ˈsəʊʃəl ˌdɪstən(t)sɪŋ/ n
sociale onthouding
(epidemiology) The practice of maintaining physical distance between people to reduce the spread of communicable diseases by isolating those with such diseases in quarantines, maintaining space between individuals, and prohibiting certain activities.

social fascism n
Sozialfaschismus sociaal-fascisme
(derogatory, far-left, _, politics) social democracy

social media n
social media sociale media
applications or websites allowing users to communicate

social mobility n
sociale mobiliteit
(sociology) The degree to which, in a given society, an individual's, family's, or group's social status can change throughout the course of their life through a system of social hierarchy or stratification.

social murder social murders n
sociale moord
(politics) The knowing causing of the inevitable premature death of members of an oppressed class by deliberately and structurally exposing them to potentially lethal conditions.

social network social networks n
sociaal netwerk
(collective, sociology) A network of personal or business contacts, especially as facilitated by social networking on the Internet.

social science social sciences n
sociale wetenschap
A branch of science that studies the society and human behavior in it, including anthropology, communication studies, criminology, economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, social studies, and sociology.

social security n
uitkering
A system whereby the state either through general or specific taxation provides various benefits to help ensure the wellbeing of its citizens.
sociale zekerheid uitkering
Those benefits paid under such a system.

social work n
maatschappelijk werk
Any of several professions concerned with providing social services to members of the community.

socialism /ˈsoʊʃəlɪzəm/ /ˈsəʊʃəlɪzəm/ socialisms n
socialisme
(Marxism-Leninism) The intermediate phase of social development between capitalism and communism in Marxist theory in which the state has control of the means of production.
Any of a group of later political philosophies such democratic socialism and social democracy which do not envisage the need for full state ownership of the means of production nor transition to full communism, and which are typically based on principles of community decision making, social equality and the avoidance of economic and social exclusion, with economic policy giving first preference to community goals over individual ones.

socialist /ˈsoʊ.ʃə.lɪst/ /ˈsəʊʃəlɪst/ more socialist most socialist adj
socialistisch socialistische
Of, relating to, supporting, or advocating socialism.

socialist /ˈsoʊ.ʃə.lɪst/ /ˈsəʊʃəlɪst/ socialists n
socialist socialiste
One who supports or advocates socialism.

socialization socializations n
socialisatie
(sociology, psychology) The process of learning how to live in a way acceptable to one's own society, said especially about children.

societal [səˈsaɪ.ə.tɫ̩] [səˈsaɪ.ə.ɾɫ̩] [səˈsaɪ.ɪ.tɫ̩] [səˈsɑɪ.ə.tɫ̩] [səˈsɑɪ.ə.ɾɫ̩] more societal most societal adj
maatschappelijk
Of or pertaining to society or social groups, or to their activities, customs, etc.

society /səˈsaɪ.ə.ti/ societies n
maatschappij samenleving
(countable) A long-standing group of people sharing cultural aspects such as language, dress, norms of behavior and artistic forms.
vereniging gezelschap sociëteit
(countable) A group of people who meet from time to time to engage in a common interest; an association or organization.
gezelschap maatschappij
(uncountable) The people of one’s country or community taken as a whole.

sociolect /-si-/ /-sɪ-/ /ˈsoʊ.ʃi.əˌlɛkt/ /ˈsoʊ.ʃəˌlɛkt/ /ˈsəʊ.ʃə(ʊ).lɛkt/ /ˈsəʊ.ʃɪ.ə(ʊ).lɛkt/ sociolects n
sociolect
(sociolinguistics) The variant of language used by a social group such as a socioeconomic class, an ethnic group, an age group, etc.

sociolinguistic /ˌsəʊsi.əʊlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk/ /ˌsəʊʃjəʊlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk/ adj
sociolinguïstisch
Pertaining to sociolinguistics.

sociolinguistics /ˌsoʊsi.oʊlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/ /ˌsəʊsi.əʊlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/ /ˌsəʊʃjəʊlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/ n
sociolinguïstiek
(linguistics) The study of social and cultural effects on language and vice-versa.

sociological adj
sociologisch
Of or pertaining to sociology.

sociologist sociologists n
socioloog sociologe
A scientist studying the field of sociology; a social scientist.

sociology /ˌsəʊsiːˈɒlədʒiː/ /ˌsəʊʃiːˈɒlədʒiː/ sociologies n
sociologie
A social science that studies society, human social interaction, patterns of social relationships, and the interactions of culture. Through both theory and applied research, it engages subject matters across a range of microanalysis, mesoanalysis, and macroanalysis.

sociopath /ˈsoʊ.si.oʊˌpæθ/ /ˈsoʊ.si.əˌpæθ/ sociopaths n
psychopaat
A person with an antisocial personality disorder.

sock /sɑk/ /sɒk/ socks sox n
sok
A knitted or woven covering for the foot.

sock puppet sock puppets n
sokpop
A puppet made from a sock placed over a hand.
sokpop sockpuppet
(Internet, pejorative) An alternative pseudonymous online account, especially one used for abuse.

socket /ˈsɑkɪt/ /ˈsɒkɪt/ sockets n
stopcontact fitting
(mechanics) An opening into which a plug or other connecting part is designed to fit (e.g. a light bulb socket).
kas kom
(anatomy) A hollow into a bone which a part fits, such as an eye, or another bone, in the case of a joint.

sod /sɑd/ /sɒd/ /sɔd/ sods n
teellaag
(uncountable) That stratum of the surface of the soil which is filled with the roots of grass, or any portion of that surface; turf; sward.
graszode
(uncountable) Turf grown and cut specifically for the establishment of lawns.

sod off v
opsodemieteren
(UK, Ireland, idiomatic, vulgar, colloquial, dismissal) Go away.

soda /ˈsoʊdə/ /ˈsəʊdə/ sodas n
frisdrank limonade prik priklimonade natriumcarbonaat
(uncountable) Carbonated water (water impregnated with pressurised carbon dioxide, originally made with sodium bicarbonate).

soda ash n
natriumcarbonaat soda
industrial-grade sodium carbonate

soda pop soda pops n
frisdrank
(US, regional) Any of several sweetened, carbonated beverages.

soda water soda waters n
bruisend water spuitwater
Carbonated water, water that has carbon dioxide dissolved in it and has been stored under pressure in a bottle. Usually mixed before drinking with another beverage.

sodden /ˈsɑ.dən/ /ˈsɒ.dən/ more sodden most sodden adj
doordrenkt
Soaked or drenched with liquid; soggy, saturated.
stomdronken
(figuratively) Drunk; stupid as a result of drunkenness.

sodden /ˈsɑ.dən/ /ˈsɒ.dən/ v
doorweekt raken
(transitive) To drench, soak or saturate.
kief worden stomdronken zijn
(intransitive) To become soaked.

sodium /ˈsoʊ.di.əm/ /ˈsəʊ.dɪəm/ sodiums n
natrium
The chemical element (symbol Na) with an atomic number of 11 and atomic weight of 22.990. It is a soft, waxy, silvery, reactive alkali metal that is never found unbound in nature.

sodium benzoate sodium benzoates n
natriumbenzoaat
(chemistry) The sodium salt of benzoic acid.

sodium bicarbonate sodium bicarbonates n
natriumbicarbonaat natriumwaterstofcarbonaat
(chemistry) A salt of sodium hydroxide and carbonic acid, NaHCO3.

sodium chloride sodium chlorides n
natriumchloride
(inorganic compound) Common table salt, a compound composed of equal number of sodium and chlorine atoms. Chemical formula TemplateParserError:LuaError.

sodium nitrate n
salpeter
(inorganic chemistry) the sodium salt of nitric acid, NaNO3; used as a food preservative, and as an oxidizing agent in explosives such as sodatol.

sodomy /ˈsɒdəmi/ sodomies n
sodomie
Any of several forms of sexual intercourse held to be unnatural, particularly bestiality or homosexuality, but also (sometimes) anal or oral sex.

sofa /ˈsoʊfə/ /ˈsəʊfə/ sofas n
sofa bank zetel
(furniture, chiefly, UK, India) An upholstered seat with a raised back and one or two raised ends, long enough to comfortably accommodate two or more people.

sofa-bed /ˈsoʊfəbɛd/ sofa-beds n
slaapbank
A sofa that unfolds into a bed.

soft /sæft/ /sɑft/ /sɒft/ /sɔft/ /sɔːft/ softer softest adj
stil
zacht
Easily giving way under pressure.
(of cloth or similar material) Smooth and flexible; not rough, rugged, or harsh.
(of water) Low in dissolved calcium compounds.
week
(slang) Lacking strength or resolve; not tough, wimpy.

soft drink soft drinks n
frisdrank prik priklimonade
Any non-alcoholic drink that is carbonated, and usually also sweet. (In this sense, juice, milk, tea and coffee are not soft drinks.)

soft fruit n
struikfruit zachtfruit

soft landing soft landings n
zachte landing
(countable, aeronautics) A landing that does not result in the destruction of the payload and/or the vehicle.

soft serve soft serves n
softijs
A frozen dessert or snack, similar to ice cream but softer, as a result of air being introduced during freezing.

soft sign /ˌsɒftˈsaɪn/ /ˌsɔftˈsaɪn/ soft signs n
zacht teken
The Cyrillic letter Ь/ь (transliterated in English with an apostrophe (’) or prime (′)), which in modern languages using the Cyrillic alphabet serves to denote a soft (palatized) consonant.

soft water soft waters n
zacht water
(chemistry) Water with a low concentration of dissolved minerals, especially calcium, making it easier to lather with soap.

soft-boiled adj
zachtgekookt
(of a boiled egg) cooked to a soft consistency with the yolk still runny

softball softballs n
softbal
(sports) A game similar to baseball but played with a larger and softer ball which can be thrown overhand or underhand.
(sports) The ball used to play the sport.

soften /ˈsɑf(t)ən/ /ˈsɒfən/ /ˈsɔf(t)ən/ v
verzachten
(transitive) To make something soft or softer.

softhearted more softhearted most softhearted adj
zachtzinnig
Gentle; kind; sympathetic.

softly /ˈsɑftli/ /ˈsɒftli/ /ˈsɔftli/ more softly most softly softlier softliest adv
zachtjes zachtaardig zachtzinnig
In a soft manner; gently.
zacht
Not loudly; nearly inaudibly.

software /ˈsɑftˌwɛɹ/ /ˈsɒf(t)ˌwɛə/ /ˈsɔf(t)ˌweː/ /ˈsɔftˌwɛɹ/ n
software programmatuur
(computing) Encoded computer instructions, usually modifiable (unless stored in some form of unalterable memory such as ROM).

soggy /ˈsɒɡi/ soggier soggiest adj
doorweekt doorweekte klef wak
Soaked with moisture or other liquid.

soigneur /swæ-/ /swɑ-/ /swɑː-/ /swʌnˈjɜː/ /swʌnˈjɝ/ soigneurs n
soigneur soigneuse
(cycle racing) A non-riding member of a racing team whose role is to provide support (such as massages, supplies, and transportation) for the cyclists.

soil /sɔɪl̩/ [sɔɪ̯ɫ̩] soils n
aarde grond
(uncountable) The unconsolidated mineral or organic material on the immediate surface of the earth that serves as a natural medium for the growth of land plants.
(uncountable) The unconsolidated mineral or organic matter on the surface of the earth that has been subjected to and shows effects of genetic and environmental factors of: climate (including water and temperature effects), and macro- and microorganisms, conditioned by relief, acting on parent material over a period of time. A product-soil differs from the material from which it is derived in many physical, chemical, biological, and morphological properties and characteristics.
grond
Country or territory.

soil /sɔɪl̩/ [sɔɪ̯ɫ̩] v
bevuilen
(transitive) To make dirty.
To make invalid, to ruin.

soil science n
bodemkunde
The scientific study of the formation, classification, mapping, and the physical, chemical and biological properties of soil.

soil scientist soil scientists n
bodemkundige
A scientist who studies soil as a component of natural and man-made systems.

soiree /ˌswɑːˈɹeɪ/ soirees n
soiree
A formal evening party.

sojourn /soʊˈd͡ʒɝn/ /ˈsoʊd͡ʒɚn/ /ˈsɒd͡ʒən/ /ˈsɒd͡ʒɜːn/ /ˈsəʊd͡ʒɜːn/ sojourns n
verblijf
A short stay somewhere.

sol /soʊl/ /sɑl/ /sɒl/ /sɔl/ /səʊl/ n
sol
In a movable-do or tonic sol-fa system: the fifth step in a scale, preceded by fa and followed by la.

solace /ˈsɑ.lɪs/ /ˈsɒl.ɪs/ /ˈsɔl.ɪs/ solaces n
troost soelaas
A source of comfort or consolation.

solace /ˈsɑ.lɪs/ /ˈsɒl.ɪs/ /ˈsɔl.ɪs/ v
troosten
(transitive) To give solace to; comfort; cheer; console.

solar /ˈsoʊlɚ/ /ˈsəʊlə/ adj
zon
Of or pertaining to the sun; proceeding from the sun

solar cell solar cells n
zonnecel
A semiconductor device that converts the radiant energy of sunlight into electrical energy

solar day solar days n
zonnedag
(astronomy) One day of solar time; the time in which a planet such as Earth apparently rotates once around its axis relative to the Sun; the time taken for the Sun to seem to be in the same place in the sky twice (on Earth about 24 hours as an average - the length of solar day is not constant throughout the year)

solar eclipse /ˈsoʊlɚ ɪˈklɪps/ /ˈsəʊlə ɪˈklɪps/ solar eclipses n
zonsverduistering
(astronomy) A phenomenon occurring when the Moon passes between the Earth and the sun.

solar energy n
zonne-energie
Energy in the form of electromagnetic radiation emitted from the Sun; especially that part of this energy that is converted into usable thermal or electrical energy by man.

solar flare solar flares n
zonnevlam
(astronomy) A violent explosion in the Sun's atmosphere.

solar mass solar masses n
zonnemassa
(astronomy) A unit, equal to the mass of the sun, used to express the mass of other stars etc. 1 M☉ = 2 × 1030 kg.

solar panel solar panels n
zonnepaneel
An array of connected solar cells

solar plexus solar plexus solar plexuses n
zonnevlecht
(anatomy) A complex network of nerves and ganglia, located within the abdomen behind the stomach.

solar system /ˈsoʊ.lɚ ˌsɪs.təm/ /ˈsəʊl.ə ˌsɪs.təm/ solar systems n
zonnestelsel
Any collection of heavenly bodies including a star or binary star, and any lighter stars, brown dwarfs, planets, and other objects in orbit.

solar thermal collector solar thermal collectors n
zonnecollector

solar wind solar winds n
zonnewind
(astronomy) The outflow of charged particles from the solar corona into space. Because of the high temperature of the particles of the corona, they are moving at speeds higher than the solar escape velocity.

solatium /səˈleɪʃi.əm/ solatia n
smartegeld
(legal) A form of compensation for emotional rather than physical or financial harm.

sold out adj
uitverkocht
(business) Completely sold; no more (of a particular item) in stock.

solder /ˈsoʊ.dɚ/ /ˈsɑd.ɚ/ /ˈsɒl.də(ɹ)/ /ˈsɔ.dɚ/ /ˈsəʊl.də(ɹ)/ solders n
soldeersel
Any of various easily-melted alloys, commonly of tin and lead, that are used to mend, coat, or join metal objects, usually small.

solder /ˈsoʊ.dɚ/ /ˈsɑd.ɚ/ /ˈsɒl.də(ɹ)/ /ˈsɔ.dɚ/ /ˈsəʊl.də(ɹ)/ v
solderen
to join items together, or to coat them with solder

soldering /ˈsɑdəɹɪŋ/ /ˈsəʊdəɹɪŋ/ /ˈsəʊld(ə)ɹɪŋ/ solderings n
solderen
A method of joining two metallic surfaces by melting an alloy between them.

soldering iron soldering irons n
soldeerbout
A hand-held tool with a heated tip, used to melt and apply solder.

soldier /ˈsoʊld͡ʒɚ/ /ˈsɒld͡ʒə/ /ˈsəʊld͡ʒə/ soldiers n
soldaat militair heilsoldaat heilsoldate soldate
A member of a ground-based army, of any rank, but especially an enlisted member.
soldaatje
(British, AU, New Zealand) A piece of buttered bread (or toast), cut into a long thin strip for dipping into a soft-boiled egg.
heilsoldaat heilsoldate
One of the bricks in a course of brickwork that are laid vertically on their shortest ends, so that their narrowest edges face the outside of the wall.

sole /soʊl/ /sɐʉl/ /səʊl/ [sɒʊɫ] adj
enig
Only.
alleenstaand ongetrouwd
(legal) Unmarried (especially of a woman); widowed.

sole /soʊl/ /sɐʉl/ /səʊl/ [sɒʊɫ] soles n
zool schoenzool
(footwear) The bottom of a shoe or boot.
tong zeetong
(fish) Solea solea, a flatfish of the family Soleidae.
voetzool zool
The bottom of the body of a plough; the slade.

sole /soʊl/ /sɐʉl/ /səʊl/ [sɒʊɫ] v
zolen
(transitive) to put a sole on (a shoe or boot)

sole trader sole traders n
eenmanszaak eenpersoonszaak
(business) A type of enterprise or proprietorship which is owned by one person who is fully liable for the company's debts and fulfilment of contracts with his/her personal wealth unless incorporated.

solemn /ˈsɑləm/ /ˈsɒləm/ more solemn most solemn solemner solemnest adj
ernstig
Deeply serious and sombre; grave.
plechtig
Characterized by or performed with appropriate or great ceremony or formality.

solenoid /ˈsoʊlɪnɔɪd/ /ˈsɒlɪnɔɪd/ solenoids n
solenoïde
(physics) A coil of wire that acts as a magnet when an electric current flows through it.

solfatara solfataras solfatare n
solfatare
An area of volcanic activity that gives off sulfurous steam. [from 18th c.]

solicitor /səˈlɪstə/ /səˈlɪsɪtə/ /səˈlɪsɪtɚ/ solicitors n
rechtskundig adviseur
rechtskundig raadsman
In many common law jurisdictions, a type of lawyer whose traditional role is to offer legal services to clients apart from acting as their advocate in court. A solicitor instructs barristers to act as an advocate for their client in court, although rights of audience for solicitors vary according to jurisdiction.

solicitous /səˈlɪsɪtəs/ more solicitous most solicitous adj
gretig verlangend
Disposed to solicit; eager to obtain something desirable, or to avoid anything evil.
bekommerd bezorgd
(Usually followed by about, for, etc., or a clause) Showing care, concern, or attention, in any of several ways; thus:
In an anxious or distressed way.

solicitude /səˈlɪsɪˌt(j)uːd/ solicitudes n
bezorgdheid
The state of being solicitous; uneasiness of mind occasioned by fear of evil or desire for good; anxiety.
onrust
A cause of anxiety or concern.

solid /ˈsɑ.lɪd/ /ˈsɒl.ɪd/ more solid most solid adj
gegrond steekhoudend
(of an object or substance) That can be picked up or held, having a texture, and usually firm. Unlike a liquid, gas or plasma.
massief
Large in size, quantity, or value.
Lacking holes, hollows or admixtures of other materials.
zwaar
Hearty; filling.
(printing, dated) Not having the lines separated by leads; not open.
aaneengeschreven
(typography) Written as one word, without spaces or hyphens.
effen egaal
Of a single color throughout.
solide vast stevig effen egaal
(of volumes of materials) Measured as a single solid, as the volumes of individual pieces added together without any gaps.

solid /ˈsɑ.lɪd/ /ˈsɒl.ɪd/ solids n
vast
(chemistry) A substance in the fundamental state of matter that retains its size and shape without need of a container (as opposed to a liquid or gas).

solidarity /ˌsɑ.ləˈdæɹ.ti/ /ˌsɑ.ləˈdæɹ.ə.ti/ /ˌsɒl.ɪˈdæɹ.ti/ /ˌsɒl.ɪˈdæɹ.ə.ti/ /ˌsɔl.əˈdæɹ.ə.ti/ [ˌsɑ.ləˈdæɹ.ɾi] [ˌsɔl.əˈdæɹ.ə.ɾi] solidarities n
solidariteit
(countable) A bond of unity or agreement between individuals, united around a common goal or against a common enemy, such as the unifying principle that defines the labor movement; mutual support within a group.
(uncountable) Willingness to give psychological and/or material support when another person is in a difficult position or needs affection.

solidary more solidary most solidary adj
solidair
Having community of interests and responsibilities.

solidify /səˈlɪdəˌfaɪ/ v
verstarren
(intransitive) To become solid; to freeze, set.

soliloquy /səˈlɪləkwi/ soliloquies n
monoloog
(authorship) A speech or written discourse in this form.

solipsism /ˈsɑlɪpsɪzm/ solipsisms n
solipsisme zelfingenomenheid
Self-absorption, an unawareness of the views or needs of others; self-centeredness; egoism.

solitary confinement solitary confinements n
eenzame opsluiting isolatie isolement
Forced isolation in a small space and the denial of contact with other persons, usually as a form of punishment for a prison inmate.

solitary sandpiper solitary sandpipers n
Amerikaanse bosruiter
Tringa solitaria, a small wading bird.

solitude /ˈsɑlɪˌtud/ /ˈsɒlɪˌtjuːd/ solitudes n
eenzaamheid
Aloneness; the state of being alone, solitary, or by oneself.

solo /ˈsoʊ.loʊ/ /ˈsəʊ.ləʊ/ adj
alleen
Without a companion or instructor.
solo
(music) Of, or relating to, a musical solo.

solo /ˈsoʊ.loʊ/ /ˈsəʊ.ləʊ/ soli solos n
solo
(music) A piece of music for one performer.
A job or performance done by one person alone.
(games) A card game similar to whist in which each player plays against the others in turn without a partner

solo /ˈsoʊ.loʊ/ /ˈsəʊ.ləʊ/ v
een solo spelen
(music) To perform a solo.
solo
To perform something in the absence of anyone else.

soloist soloists n
solist
A person who performs a solo.

solstice /ˈsoʊl.stɪs/ /ˈsɑl.stɪs/ /ˈsɒl.stɪs/ /ˈsəʊl.stɪs/ solstices n
zonnewende zonnestilstand
One of the two points in the ecliptic at which the sun is furthest from the celestial equator. This corresponds to one of two days in the year when the day is either longest or shortest.

solubility solubilities n
oplosbaarheid

solute /ˈsɒljuːt/ solutes n
opgeloste stof
Any substance that is dissolved in a liquid solvent to create a solution

solution /səˈl(j)uːʃən/ solutions n
oplossing
A homogeneous mixture, which may be liquid, gas or solid, formed by dissolving one or more substances.
An act, plan or other means, used or proposed, to solve a problem.
An answer to a problem.

solvability solvabilities n
oplosbaarheid
Capability of being solved.
The condition of being solvent; ability to pay debts; solvency.

solve /sɑlv/ /sɒlv/ /sɔlv/ v
oplossen
To find an answer or solution to a problem or question; to work out.

solvency solvencies n
solvabiliteit
(finance) The state of having enough funds or liquid assets to pay all of one's debts; the state of being solvent.

solvent [ˈsɒlvənt] solvents n
oplosmiddel
A fluid that dissolves a solid, liquid, or gaseous solute, resulting in a solution.

sombre /ˈsɑmbɚ/ /ˈsɒmbə/ sombrer sombrest adj
somber
Melancholic, gloomy, dreary, dismal; grim.

sombre tit sombre tits n
rouwmees
Poecile lugubris, a small bird of the tit family Paridae

some /sɐm/ /səm/ /sʊm/ /sʌm/ [säm] [sɐm] adv
ongeveer
Of a measurement: approximately, roughly.

some /sɐm/ /səm/ /sʊm/ /sʌm/ [säm] [sɐm] determiner
enige enkele sommige
A certain proportion of, at least two.
enkele enige wat
An unspecified quantity or number of.
wat
An unspecified amount of (something uncountable).
een een of ander een zeker
A certain, an unspecified or unknown.
aardig wat
A considerable quantity or number of.

some /sɐm/ /səm/ /sʊm/ /sʌm/ [säm] [sɐm] pronoun
enigen enkele sommigen enkelen
A certain number, at least two.
enige enkele wat
An indefinite quantity.
een deel wat
An indefinite amount, a part.

somebody /ˈsʌmbɑdi/ /ˈsʌmbədi/ /ˈsʌmbədɪ/ /ˈsʌmbʌdi/ pronoun
iemand
Some unspecified person.

someday adv
eens ooit op een dag
Sometime; at some unspecified time in the future.

somehow /ˈsʌmhaʊ/ adv
eenderhoe op een of andere manier
In one way or another; in a way not yet known or explained; by some means

someone /ˈsʌmwʌn/ pronoun
iemand
One or some person of unspecified or indefinite identity.

someone else pronoun
iemand anders
Some other person.

someone's pronoun
iemands

somersault /ˈsʌmə(ɹ)ˌsɑlt/ /ˈsʌmə(ɹ)ˌsɒlt/ /ˈsʌmə(ɹ)ˌsɔːlt/ somersaults n
salto
Starting on one's feet, an instance of rotating one's body 360 degrees while airborne or on the ground, with one's feet passing over one's head.

something /ˈsʌm.θɪŋ/ [sʌˑɪŋ] [sʌ̃ː] [ˈsɐm̥(p)θɪŋ] [ˈsʌ(m)ʔm̩] [ˈsʌm̥(p)θɪŋ] [ˈsʌn̪̥θɪŋ] [ˈsʌɾ̃ɪŋ] pronoun
iets
An uncertain or unspecified thing; one thing.
(colloquial, of a person) A talent or quality that is difficult to specify.

something else n
nog 's wat anders
(informal) Something exceptional, out of the ordinary, unusual.

something to write home about pronoun
iets om over naar huis te schrijven
Something exceptional or noteworthy.

sometime /ˈsʌmˌtaɪm/ adv
ooit
At an indefinite but stated time in the past or future.

sometimes /ˈsʌmtaɪmz/ adv
soms somtijds weleens somwijlen
On certain occasions, or in certain circumstances, but not always. [from 16th c.]

somewhat /ˈsʌmwɒt/ /ˈsʌmwʌt/ adv
een beetje enigszins ietwat
To a limited extent or degree; not completely.

somewhere /ˈsʌm.hweːɹ/ /ˈsʌm.wɛə/ /ˈsʌm.wɛɹ/ /ˈsʌm.wɛː/ /ˈsʌm.ʍɛə/ /ˈsʌm.ʍɛɹ/ adv
ergens
In an uncertain or unspecified location.
ergens heen ergens
To an uncertain or unspecified location.
ergens ergens heen
At some unspecified point.

somewhere else adv
elders ergens anders
In or at some other place.
elders elwaarts
To some other place.

sommelier /ˌsɒmˈmɛli.ə/ /ˌsɔməlˈjeɪ/ /ˌsɔːməlˈjeɪ/ sommeliers n
sommelier wijnkelner
The member of staff at a restaurant who keeps the wine cellar and advises the guests on a choice of wines; a wine steward / stewardess, a wine waiter / waitress / server.

somnambulate /sɑmˈnæm.bjuˌleɪt/ /sɑmˈnæm.bjəˌleɪt/ /sɒmˈnæm.bjʊ.leɪt/ /səmˈnæm.bjəˌleɪt/ v
slaapwandelen
(intransitive) To walk while sleeping.

somnambulism /sɒmˈnæmbjʊlɪzəm/ somnambulisms n
slaapwandelen
sleepwalking

somnambulist [sɒmˈnæmbjʊlɪst] somnambulists n
slaapwandelaar
A person who walks about in their sleep; a sleepwalker.

son /sɒn/ /sʌn/ sons n
zoon
One's male offspring.
A male adopted person in relation to his adoptive parents.
A male person who has such a close relationship with an older or otherwise more authoritative person that he can be regarded as a son of the other person.
A familiar address to a male person from an older or otherwise more authoritative person.

son of a bitch sons of a bitch sons of bitches n
hoerenzoon hoerenkind klootzak hoerenjong
(pejorative, slang, vulgar) An objectionable, despicable person.

son of a whore sons of whores n
hoerenjong
(pejorative, slang) An objectionable person.

son-in-law /ˈsʌnɪnˌlɔː/ son-in-laws sons-in-law n
schoonzoon
The husband of one's child.

sonata /soʊˈneɪtə/ /səˈnɑːtə/ sonatas n
sonate
(music) A musical composition for one or a few instruments, one of which is frequently a piano, in three or four movements that vary in key and tempo.

sonata form n
sonatevorm
(music) A form of classical music consisting of a single movement divided into three main sections, the exposition, development and recapitulation, sometimes followed by a coda.

sonatina sonatinas sonatine n
sonatine
A musical composition resembling a sonata but shorter or simpler.

song /sɑŋ/ /sɒŋ/ /sɔŋ/ songs n
lied liedje nummer
A musical composition with lyrics for voice or voices, performed by singing.
een appel en een ei prikkie
(by extension) Any musical composition.
zang
The act or art of singing.
lied
A melodious sound made by a bird, insect, whale or other animal.

song sparrow song sparrows n
zanggors
Melospiza melodia, a medium-sized American sparrow.

song thrush song thrushes n
zanglijster
A songbird in the thrush family, found across Eurasia (Turdus philomelos).

songbird /ˈsɑŋˌbɝd/ /ˈsɒŋˌbɜːd/ /ˈsɔŋˌbɝd/ songbirds n
zangvogel
A bird having a melodious song or call.

songster /ˈsɒŋstɚ/ songsters n
zanger
A man who sings songs, especially as a profession; a male singer.

songstress /ˈsɑŋɡ.stɹɪs/ songstresses n
zangeres
A female singer.

songwriter songwriters n
liedjesschrijver songwriter
(music) A musician who composes songs; especially writing the song's lyrics and/or creating a melody or a tune for the song.

sonic /ˈsɒnɪk/ adj
sonisch geluid
Of or relating to sound.

sonless adj
zoonloos

sonly sonlier sonliest adj
zoonlijk
Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of a son.

sonnet /ˈsɒnɪt/ /ˈsʌnɪt/ sonnets n
sonnet klinkdicht
A fixed verse form of Italian origin consisting of fourteen lines that are typically five-foot iambics and rhyme according to one of a few prescribed schemes.

sonogram /ˈsɑnəˌɡɹæm/ /ˈsəʊ.nəˌɡɹæm/ sonograms n
echogram
a medical image produced by ultrasound echo

soon /sun/ /suːn/ sooner soonest adv
binnenkort spoedig weldra gauw dra zo
Within a short time; quickly.

sooner or later adv
vroeg of laat
(set phrase) Eventually, at some undetermined time in the not-too-distant future.

soot /suːt/ /sʊt/ /sʌt/ soots n
roet rookzwart zoet
Fine black or dull brown particles of amorphous carbon and tar, produced by the incomplete combustion of coal, oil etc.

sooth /suːθ/ n
waarheid
(archaic) Truth.

soothing /ˈsuːðɪŋ/ more soothing most soothing adj
verzachtend
Giving relief.
geruststellend
Freeing from fear or anxiety.

soothsayer /ˈsuːθˌseɪə/ /ˈsuθˌseɪɚ/ soothsayers n
waarzegster profeet toekomstvoorspeller toekomstvoorspelster waarzegger wittiger
One who attempts to predict the future, using magic, intuition or intelligence; a diviner.

sop /sɒp/ sops n
sopbroodje
A piece of solid food to be soaked in liquid food.
zoenoffer
(figurative) Ellipsis of sop to Cerberus; something given or done to pacify or bribe.

sophism sophisms n
drogreden sofisme
(countable) A flawed argument, superficially correct in its reasoning, usually designed to deceive.

sophisticated more sophisticated most sophisticated adj
wereldwijs
Of a person: having obtained worldly experience, and lacking naiveté; cosmopolitan, worldly-wise.
gesofisticeerd
Of art or other things: appealing to the tastes of an intellectual or sophisticated (sense 1) person; cerebral; also, cultured, elegant, refined.
geperfectioneerd
Complicated, especially of complex technology.

sophomore /ˈsɑfmɔɹ/ /ˈsɒf(ə)mɔɹ/ /ˈsɒfmɔɹ/ /ˈsɒfəmɔː/ /ˈsɔfmɔɹ/ adj
opvolgen tweede
(US) The second in a series, especially, the second of an artist’s albums or the second of four years in a high school (tenth grade) or university.

sophomore /ˈsɑfmɔɹ/ /ˈsɒf(ə)mɔɹ/ /ˈsɒfmɔɹ/ /ˈsɒfəmɔː/ /ˈsɔfmɔɹ/ sophomores n
tweedejaars
(US, Philippines) A second-year undergraduate student in a college or university, or a second-year student in a four-year secondary school or high school.

soporific /ˌsoʊ.pəˈɹɪf.ɪk/ /ˌsɑp.əˈɹɪf.ɪk/ /ˌsɒp.əˈɹɪf.ɪk/ /ˌsəʊ.pəˈɹɪf.ɪk/ more soporific most soporific adj
slaapverwekkend soporatief
(pharmaceutical effect) Tending to induce sleep.

soporific /ˌsoʊ.pəˈɹɪf.ɪk/ /ˌsɑp.əˈɹɪf.ɪk/ /ˌsɒp.əˈɹɪf.ɪk/ /ˌsəʊ.pəˈɹɪf.ɪk/ soporifics n
slaapmiddel soporatief
(pharmaceutical drug) Something inducing sleep, especially a drug.

soprano /səˈpɹænoʊ/ soprani sopranoes sopranos n
sopraan

soprano saxophone soprano saxophones n
sopraansaxofoon
A member of the saxophone family of woodwind instruments that is smaller than the alto saxophone but larger than the sopranino saxophone, with a range of A♭3 to E6 or similar.

sora soras n
soraral
A rail (Porzana carolina) of North, Central, and northern South America.

sorcerer /ˈsɔɹ.sɚ.ɚ/ /ˈsɔːsəɹə(ɹ)/ sorcerers sorceress n
tovenaar
(mythology, folklore, fantasy) A magician or wizard, sometimes specifically male.

sorcerer's apprentice sorcerer's apprentices n
tovenaarsleerling

sorceress sorceresses n
tovenares
A female sorcerer, especially one who is elegant; compare witch.

sorcery /ˈsɔɹ.sə.ɹi/ /ˈsɔː.sə.ɹi/ sorceries n
hekserij tovenarij wichelarij
Magical power; the use of witchcraft or magic arts.

sordid /ˈsɔɹdɪd/ /ˈsɔː.dɪd/ sordider sordidest adj
verachtelijk
Distasteful, ignoble, vile, or contemptible.
smerig
Dirty or squalid.
Morally degrading.
gierig
Grasping; stingy; avaricious.

sore /so(ː)ɹ/ /soə/ /sɔɹ/ /sɔː/ sorer sorest adj
pijnlijk
Causing pain or discomfort; painfully sensitive.
erbarmelijk wanhopig
Dire; distressing.

sore /so(ː)ɹ/ /soə/ /sɔɹ/ /sɔː/ sores n
wond
An injured, infected, inflamed or diseased patch of skin.

sore loser sore losers n
slechte verliezer
(informal) One who complains or blames others for one's loss; one who is easily angered by losing a game or contest, or because of some other misfortune or bad luck.

sore throat sore throats n
keelpijn
(pathology, uncountable) The same, as a common symptom for many viral and bacterial infections.

soredium soredia n
soredium
(lichenology) A common scalelike reproductive structure in lichens consisting of algal cells enveloped in a network of hyphae.

sorghum /ˈsɔ(ɹ).ɡəm/ sorghums n
sorgo
A cereal, Sorghum genus and species, the grains of which are cultivated to make flour and feed cattle. Almost all cultivated ones as well as some wild ones belong to the species Sorghum bicolor (syn. Sorghum vulgare).

sororicide sororicides n
zustermoord
The killing of one's sister.
zustermoordenaar
A person who kills his or her sister.

sorority sororities n
zusterlijkheid

sorosilicate sorosilicates n
sorosilicaat
(mineralogy) Any silicate based on the dimeric anion Si2O76-.

sorrel /ˈsɒɹəl/ /ˈsɔɹəl/ sorrels n
veldzuring zurkel
Any of various plants with acidic leaves, especially

sorrow /ˈsɑɹ.oʊ/ /ˈsɒɹ.əʊ/ /ˈsɔɹ.oʊ/ sorrows n
verdriet droefheid smart
(uncountable) unhappiness, woe

sorry /ˈsɑɹ.i/ /ˈsɒ.ɹi/ /ˈsɔɹ.i/ sorrier sorriest adj
bedroefd
(of a person) Grieved or saddened, especially by the loss of something or someone.
armzalig treurig
Poor, pitifully sad or regrettable.

sorry /ˈsɑɹ.i/ /ˈsɒ.ɹi/ /ˈsɔɹ.i/ interjection
sorry excuseer pardon het spijt me
Expresses regret, remorse, or sorrow.
pardon wat zeg je wat zegt u
Used as a request for someone to repeat something not heard or understood clearly.

sorry I'm late phraseologicalUnit
sorry dat ik laat ben
Used to apologise for not arriving on time.

sorry, we don't accept credit cards phraseologicalUnit
sorry, wij aanvaarden geen creditcards
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sort /sɔɹt/ /sɔːt/ sorts n
soort
A general type.
(mathematics) A type.
sorteren
An act of sorting.

sort /sɔɹt/ /sɔːt/ v
sorteren
(transitive) To separate items into different categories according to certain criteria that determine their sorts.
rangschikken
(intransitive) To suit; to fit; to be in accord; to harmonize.

sot /sɒt/ sots n
zot

soteriology /səʊtɪəɹɪˈɒləd͡ʒi/ soteriologies n
soteriologie
(theology) The study or doctrine of salvation.

soufflé /suːˈfleɪ/ /ˈsuːfleɪ/ soufflés n
soufflé
A baked dish made from beaten egg whites and various other ingredients.

soul /soʊl/ /sɐʉl/ /səʊl/ [so̞ːɫ] [sɒʊɫ] souls n
ziel geest
(religion, folklore) The spirit or essence of a person usually thought to consist of one's thoughts and personality, often believed to live on after the person's death.
Life, energy, vigor.
A person, especially as one among many.
soul
(music) Soul music.

soul music n
soul
(music genre) A genre of music that originated in black American gospel, characterized by the use of secular lyrics, and an earthy, intensely emotional style.

soulless /soʊl.ləs/ /səʊl.ləs/ [soʊɫ.ləs] more soulless most soulless adj
zielloos
As if without a soul; insensitive, unfeeling.

soulmate soulmates n
zielsverwant geestverwant soulmate
Someone, especially a romantic partner, with whom one is exceptionally or uniquely compatible or has a special, almost spiritual connection.

sound /saʊnd/ sounder soundest adj
gezond
Healthy.
degelijk
Complete, solid, or secure.
gaaf
(British, Irish, slang) Good; acceptable; decent.

sound /saʊnd/ sounds n
toon
geluid klank
A sensation perceived by the ear caused by the vibration of air or some other medium.
A vibration capable of causing such sensations.
sond zeeëngte
(geography, landforms) A long narrow inlet, or a strait between the mainland and an island; also, a strait connecting two seas, or connecting a sea or lake with the ocean.

sound /saʊnd/ v
peilen sonderen
To ascertain, or to try to ascertain, the thoughts, motives, and purposes of (a person); to examine; to try; to test; to probe.
klinken
(intransitive) To be conveyed in sound; to be spread or published; to convey intelligence by sound.
klinken luiden doen klinken geluid maken toon voortbrengen
(transitive) To cause to produce a sound.

sound box sound boxes n
klankkast
(music) The open chamber (resonator) of a stringed musical instrument, which intensifies its tone.

sound card sound cards n
geluidskaart
(computer hardware) A computer hardware device used for generating and capturing sounds.

sound change sound changes n
klankverandering
(phonology) Any process of language change that affects pronunciation (phonetic change) or sound system structures (phonological change).

sound effect sound effects n
geluidseffect
An artificially created or enhanced sound, used to accompany the action of a dramatic production, such as a film, play or video game

sound engineer sound engineers n
geluidsman geluidsvrouw
One who practices sound engineering.

sound law /ˈsaʊnd lɑ/ /ˈsaʊnd lɔ/ /ˈsaʊnd lɔː/ sound laws n
klankwet
(phonology) A rule that describes historical sound change (the change in pronunciation of a given sound or cluster of sounds) in the development of a language. [from 19th c.]

sound post sound posts n
stapel ziel
(lutherie) A wooden rod located inside the body of a violin-family instrument, close to the treble-side bridge foot.

sound wave sound waves n
geluidsgolf
(physics) The longitudinal wave of pressure that is transmitted through any plastic material; audible sound.

sounding board sounding boards n
klankbord
A thin board that forms part of the resonating chamber of a musical instrument and serves to reinforce its sound.

soundless /saʊndləs/ more soundless most soundless adj
geluidloos geruisloos
Without sound.

soundproof more soundproof most soundproof adj
geluiddicht
Not allowing sound through.

soundscape /saʊndskeɪp/ soundscapes n
soundscape

soup /sup/ /suːp/ soups n
soep
(countable) A serving of such a dish, typically in a bowl.
(uncountable) The liquid part of such a dish; the broth.
(UK, informal, often with "the") An unfortunate situation; trouble, problems (a fix, a mess); chaos.

soup kitchen soup kitchens n
gaarkeuken
A place set up to provide soup and other basic food as a charity or in time of disaster.

soupspoon soupspoons n
soeplepel
A spoon for eating soup, typically smaller than a tablespoon and larger than a dessert spoon, characterised by having a round bowl rather than the usual oval bowl of other types of spoon.

sour /ˈsaʊə/ /ˈsaʊɚ/ sourer sourest adj
wrang
zuur
Tasting or smelling rancid.

sour cherry sour cherries n
kriek morel zure kers
The fruit of these trees, often used for cooking.

sour cream sour creams n
zure room
Cream which has been treated with a benign bacterium to turn it slightly sour, often used as a condiment, or a topping for baked potatoes.

source /so(ː)ɹs/ /soəs/ /suːɹs/ /sɔɹs/ /sɔːs/ /sʊɹs/ sources n
bron
The person, place, or thing from which something (information, goods, etc.) comes or is acquired.
A reporter's informant.
(electronics) The name of one terminal of a field effect transistor (FET).

source code source codes n
broncode
(programming) Human-readable instructions in a programming language, to be transformed into machine instructions by a compiler, assembler or other translator, or to be carried out directly by an interpreter.

source criticism n
bronnenkritiek

source document source documents n
bewijsstuk verantwoordingsstuk
(accounting) A document that provides official notification of a credit or debit to an account, such as a bank statement, bill of sale, invoice, receipt, etc.

source language source languages n
brontaal
(linguistics, translation studies) The language from which a translation is done.

sourdough /ˈsaʊəˌdəʊ/ /ˈsaʊɚˌdoʊ/ sourdoughs n
zuurdesem
(obsolete) Leaven; an agent that makes dough rise.

sourness sournesses n
zerpte zuurte
The quality or condition of being sour, usually said of human personalities.

soursop /ˈsaʊəɹˌsɒp/ soursops n
zuurzak zuurzakboom
A small tropical evergreen tree, Annona muricata.
zuurzak zuurzakvrucht
The tart, spiny, yellow-green fruit of this tree.

sousaphone sousaphones n
sousafoon
A valved brass instrument with the same length as a tuba, but shaped differently so that the bell is above the head, that the valves are situated directly in front of the musical instruments and a few inches above the waist, and that most of the weight rests on one shoulder.

south /saʊθ/ /suːθ/ /sæoθ/ /sʌʊθ/ adj
zuid zuidelijk
Of or pertaining to the south; southern.

south /saʊθ/ /suːθ/ /sæoθ/ /sʌʊθ/ souths n
zuiden zuid
The direction towards the pole to the right-hand side of someone facing east, specifically 180°, or (on another celestial object) the direction towards the pole lying on the southern side of the invariable plane.
The southern region or area; the inhabitants thereof. [circa 1300]
(ecclesiastical) In a church: the direction to the right-hand side of a person facing the altar.
(figurative) down or the negative direction
(physics) The negative or south pole of a magnet

south pole south poles n
zuidpool
The southernmost point on celestial bodies other than Earth.
(electromagnetism) The negative pole of a magnetic dipole that seeks geographic south.

southeast southeasts n
zuidoosten
The intercardinal compass point halfway between east and south; specifically at a bearing of 135°.

southeasterly more southeasterly most southeasterly adj
zuidoostelijk
situated in, or pointing to, the southeast

southeasterly more southeasterly most southeasterly adv
zuidoostelijk
From the southeast.

southeastern adj
zuidoost zuidoostelijk

southern /ˈsaʊðɚn/ /ˈsʌðən/ /ˈsʌðɚn/ more southern most southern adj
zuidelijk zuid zuiders
Of or pertaining to a southern region, especially Southern Europe or the southern United States.

southern elephant seal southern elephant seals n
zuidelijke zeeolifant
A large seal, found mainly around Antarctica of species Mirounga leonina, famous for being the largest ever carnivoran mammal.

southernmost adj
zuidelijkst
Farthest south.

southpaw /ˈsaʊθˌpɑ/ /ˈsaʊθˌpɔː/ southpaws n
linkshandig

southside /ˈsaʊθˌsaɪd/ southsides n
zuiderzijde zuidkant zuidzijde
The southern side of a building, street, area etc.

southward /ˈsaʊθwəd/ /ˈsʌðəd/ more southward most southward adv
zuidwaarts
Towards the south; in a southerly direction.

southwest /saʊˈwɛst/ /saʊθˈwɛst/ southwests n
zuidwesten zuidwest
The intercardinal compass point halfway between south and west; specifically at a bearing of 225°.

southwester southwesters n
zuidwester
(more often sou'wester) A waterproof hat, often of oilskin and with a long brim at the back covering the neck, designed to repel wind and rain.

southwesterly more southwesterly most southwesterly adj
zuidwestelijk
situated in, or pointing to, the southwest
(chiefly, of a wind) coming from the southwest

southwesterly more southwesterly most southwesterly adv
zuidwestelijk
From the southwest

southwestern adj
zuidwestelijk

southwestward more southwestward most southwestward adv
zuidwest
Toward the southwest

souvenir /ˈsu.vəˌnɪɹ/ /ˌsoʊ.vəˈnɪ.ə/ /ˌsu.vəˈnɪɹ/ /ˌsuːvəˈnɪə/ souvenirs n
souvenir aandenken
An item of sentimental value, that is given or kept to remember an event or location.

sovereign /ˈsɑv(ə)ɹɪn/ /ˈsɒv.ɹɪn/ more sovereign most sovereign adj
soeverein
Exercising power of rule.

sovereign /ˈsɑv(ə)ɹɪn/ /ˈsɒv.ɹɪn/ sovereigns n
soeverein vorst
A monarch; the ruler of a country.

sovereignty /-ɹɪn-/ /ˈsɑv(ə)ɹənti/ /ˈsɒvɹənti/ [-ɾi] sovereignties n
soevereiniteit
(by extension) Of a nation or other polity: the state of being able to control resources, make laws independently, and otherwise govern itself without the coercion or concurrence of other polities.

soviet /ˈsoʊ.vi.ət/ /ˈsɒ.vi.ət/ /ˈsəʊ.vi.ət/ more soviet most soviet adj
sovjet-

soviet /ˈsoʊ.vi.ət/ /ˈsɒ.vi.ət/ /ˈsəʊ.vi.ət/ soviets n
sovjet
(historical) A workers' council, an institution first formed during the 1905 Russian Revolution and then instituted as the main form of communist government at all levels in the Soviet Union; by extension, a similar organization in early Chinese communism and elsewhere.

sovnarkhoz sovnarkhozes sovnarkhozy n
sovnarchoz
(historical) Any of the regional economic councils of the Soviet Union, which were created in 1957.

sow /saʊ/ sows swine n
zeug
A female pig.
A female guinea pig.

sow /soʊ/ /səʊ/ v
zaaien
(ambitransitive) To scatter, disperse, or plant (seeds).

sow the wind, reap the whirlwind proverb
wie wind zaait, zal storm oogsten
Every decision has consequences; a person's actions will come back to them; if one starts trouble or takes actions in spite of the discontent they cause, one will incur negative consequences.

sower /ˈsəʊɚ/ sowers n
zaaier
One who or that which sows.

sowing /ˈsoʊɪŋ/ /ˈsəʊɪŋ/ sowings n
zaaien
The act or process by which something is sown.

soy milk soy milks n
sojamelk
(uncountable) A milky liquid made from soy beans and used as a beverage, cooking ingredient or substitute for dairy milk.

soy sauce soy sauces n
sojasaus ketjap
A condiment sauce and ingredient, common in Asian cuisine, made from fermented soybeans, salt, and sometimes wheat.

soybean soybeans n
sojaboon

soybean oil n
sojaolie

space /speɪs/ spaces n
ruimte
Physical extent across two or three dimensions (sometimes for or to do something). [from 14thc.]
The near-vacuum in which planets, stars and other celestial objects are situated; the universe beyond the earth's atmosphere. [from 17thc.]
(geometry) A set of points, each of which is uniquely specified by a number (the dimensionality) of coordinates.
(countable, mathematics) A generalized construct or set whose members have some property in common; typically there will be a geometric metaphor allowing these members to be viewed as "points". Often used with a restricting modifier describing the members (e.g. vector space), or indicating the inventor of the construct (e.g. Hilbert space). [from 20thc.]
spatie
A gap in text between words, lines etc., or a digital character used to create such a gap. [from 16thc.]

space age space ages n
ruimtevaarttijdperk
The period from the about the time of the launch of Sputnik in 1957 to the present day, during which people ventured into space.

space bar space bars n
spatiebalk
(computing) A key, in the shape of a bar, near the bottom of a keyboard, that generates a space character when pressed.

space curve space curves n
ruimtekromme
(mathematics) Any curve in three-dimensional space; includes any plane curve as a subset.

space debris n
ruimteschroot
All the objects in orbit around the Earth that were created by human activity, but now have no useful purpose.

space flight space flights n
ruimtevaart
(uncountable) Flight into, from or through space.

space frame space frames n
spaceframe
(architecture) A three-dimensional truss, often of steel, forming a rigid, stable structure

space hopper space hoppers n
kangoeroebal skippybal springbal
A toy consisting of a large inflated rubber ball upon which one bounces.

space opera space operas n
ruimteopera
A subgenre of speculative fiction or science fiction that uses serialization.
(countable) A work or production in this style.

space probe space probes n
ruimtesonde
(space) A robotic space vehicle designed to voyage beyond Earth's orbit.

space rocket space rockets n
ruimteraket

space shuttle space shuttles n
ruimteveer space shuttle
Any vehicle capable of travelling repeatedly between the Earth's surface and outer space carrying people or cargo.

space sickness n
ruimteziekte
motion sickness caused by the weightlessness of space flight

space station space stations n
ruimtestation
A crewed artificial satellite designed for long-term habitation, research, etc.

space suit space suits n
ruimtepak
A system of protective and pressurized clothing, together with environmental equipment, worn by astronauts when in space.

space travel n
ruimtevaart
travel through or into space

space-saving more space-saving most space-saving adj
plaatsbesparend
Taking up only a limited amount of space or room; compact.

spaced repetition n
gespreide herhaling

spaceport /ˈspeɪs.pɔːt/ spaceports n
kosmodroom ruimtehaven
A site for launching spacecraft.

spaceship spaceships n
ruimteschip ruimtevaartuig ruimtetuig
(astronautics) A vehicle that flies through space.

spacetime spacetimes n
ruimtetijd ruimte-tijd tijd-ruimte tijdruimte
(uncountable, physics) The four-dimensional continuum of the three spatial dimensions plus time.
(physics) An n-dimensional continuum consisting of dimensions of both space and time. Normally spacetime is considered as having 4 dimensions (x, y, z, t), but higher-dimensional spacetimes are often encountered in theoretical physics, e.g. the 5-dimensional spacetime of Kaluza-Klein theory or the 11 dimensions of spacetime in M-theory.

spacewalk spacewalks n
ruimtewandeling
Any activity by an astronaut outside of a spacecraft or space station in space; extravehicular activity.

spacious /ˈspeɪʃəs/ more spacious most spacious adj
ruimtelijk
Having plenty of space; roomy.

spackle /ˈspæk.əl/ spackles n
plamuur
Any powder (originally containing gypsum plaster and glue) that when mixed with water forms a plastic paste, which is used to fill cracks and holes in plaster.

spackle /ˈspæk.əl/ v
plamuren
(intransitive) To fill cracks or holes with a spackle.

spade /sped/ /speɪd/ spades n
spade schop schep schup
A garden tool with a handle and a flat blade for digging. Not to be confused with a shovel which is used for moving earth or other materials.
schoppen schuppen
(card games) A playing card marked with the symbol ♠.

spades /speɪdz/ n
schoppen
(card games) One of the four suits of playing cards, marked with the symbol ♠.

spaghetti /spəˈɡɛti/ [-ɾi] spaghettis n
spaghetti
(countable, uncountable) A type of pasta made in the shape of long thin strings.

spaghetti western spaghetti westerns n
spaghettiwestern
(film genre) A motion picture depicting a story of cowboys and desperadoes set in the American Old West, but produced by an Italian-based company and filmed in Europe, notably in Italy.

spaghettification /spəˈɡɛ.ɾə.fəˌkeɪ.ʃən/ /spəˌɡɛt.ə.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃ(ə)n/ [-fɪ-] [-ɾɪ-] n
spaghettificatie
(astrophysics) The gravitational stretching of objects into long, thin shapes, usually near a black hole. [from late 20th c.]

spahi /ˈspɑːhiː/ spahis n
spahi

spam /ˈspæm/ [ˈspeəm] spams n
spam ongewenste elektronische post ongewenste mail spamboodschap
(uncountable, rarely, countable, computing, Internet) Unsolicited bulk electronic messages.

spammer spammers n
spammer
(computing, internet) Someone who sends spam.

span /spæn/ /spæːn/ spans n
span
(US, Canada) A pair of horses or other animals driven together; usually, such a pair of horses when similar in color, form, and action.

spandrel spandrels n
zwik
(architectural element) The space (often more or less triangular) between the outer curve of an arch (the extrados) and a straight-sided figure that bounds it; the space between two contiguous arches and a straight feature above them.

spangled kookaburra spangled kookaburras n
aroekookaburra
A kookaburra of the Aru Islands, with blue wings and tail, a white chest and belly, dark eyes, and a striking white-spotted black head, Dacelo tyro.

spaniel /ˈspænjəl/ /ˈspænəl/ spaniels n
spaniël
Any of various small to medium-sized breeds of gun dog having a broad muzzle, long, wavy fur and long ears that hang at the side of the head, bred for flushing and retrieving game.

spank /spæŋk/ spanks n
klap voor de billen
An instance of spanking, separately or part of a multiple blows-beating; a smack, swat, or slap.
klap
A slapping sound, as produced by spanking.

spank /spæŋk/ v
billenkoek voor de billen
(transitive) To beat, smack or slap a person's buttocks or anything vulnerable to human body part like cheeks, with the bare hand or other object, as punishment, gesture, or form of sexual interaction.

spanking /ˈspæŋkɪŋ/ spankings n
billenkoek pak voor de broek voor de billen geven
(uncountable) A form of physical punishment in which a beating is applied to the buttocks.
billenkoek pak voor de broek
(countable) An incident of such punishment, or such physical act in a non-punitive context, such as a birthday spanking.

spanner /ˈspæn.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈspæn.ɚ/ spanners n
steeksleutel
(Australian, NZ, British, Irish) A hand tool for adjusting nuts and bolts; a wrench.

spar /spɑɹ/ /spɑː/ [spɑɹ] [spɑ˞] spars n
rondhout
(nautical) Any linear object used as a mast, sprit, yard, boom, pole or gaff.

spar /spɑɹ/ /spɑː/ [spɑɹ] [spɑ˞] v
sparren
To fight, especially as practice for martial arts or hand-to-hand combat.

spare /ˈspɛə(ɹ)/ /ˈspɛɚ/ v
sparen
(transitive) To save or gain, as by frugality; to reserve, as from some occupation, use, or duty.

spare part spare parts n
reservedeel reserveonderdeel wisselstuk
A component of any manufactured goods, kept in reserve to replace one that fails; a spare.

spare the rod and spoil the child proverb
zachte heelmeesters, stinkende wonden
If one does not discipline a child, the child will never learn obedience and good manners.

spare tyre spare tyres n
reservewiel
An extra tyre carried in case one of the vehicle's tyres is damaged or deflated.

sparge /spɑɹd͡ʒ/ v
sprenkelen
To sprinkle or spray.

sparingly more sparingly most sparingly adv
spaarzaam
In a sparing manner; with frugality, moderation, scantiness, reserve, forbearance, or the like; sparsely.

spark /spɑɹk/ /spɑːk/ sparks n
vonk sprank vuursprank
A small particle of glowing matter, either molten or on fire, resulting from an electrical surge or excessive heat created by friction.
vonk
A short or small burst of electrical discharge.

spark plug spark plugs n
bougie
The part of an internal combustion engine which forms a high-voltage electric spark which ignites the fuel-air mixture to begin the power stroke.

sparkler sparklers n
sterretje flikkersterretje
A hand-held firework that emits sparks.

sparkling wine sparkling wines n
mousserende wijn bubbels bubbelwijn schuimwijn
Any wine that is effervescent because of dissolved carbon dioxide; either because of fermentation in bottle or by physical carbonation.

sparring /ˈspɑːɹɪŋ/ sparrings n
sparren
The act of one who spars.

sparrow /ˈspæɹoʊ/ /ˈspæɹəʊ/ /ˈspɛɹoʊ/ sparrows n
mus huismus
A member of the family Passeridae, comprising small Old World songbirds.
gors
A member of the family Emberizidae, comprising small New World songbirds.

sparse /spɑːs/ /spɑːɹs/ sparser sparsest adj
verspreid
Having widely spaced intervals.
dun mager schaars
Not dense; meager; scanty

spartan /ˈspɑː(ɹ)tən/ more spartan most spartan adj
spartaans
Lacking in decoration and luxury.

spasm /ˈspæz.əm/ spasms n
kramp
A sudden, involuntary contraction of a muscle, a group of muscles, or a hollow organ.
stuip
A violent, excruciating seizure of pain.

spasticity spasticities n
spasticiteit
The state, quality or property of being spastic.

spat /spæt/ spats n
slobkous
(often, in the plural) A covering or decorative covering worn over a shoe.
ruzie
A brief argument, falling out, quarrel.

spat /spæt/ v
ruzien
To quarrel or argue briefly.

spate /speɪt/ spates n
overstroming bandjir stroom toevloed zondvloed
(countable) A (sudden) flood or inundation of water; specifically, a flood in or overflow of a river or other watercourse due to heavy rain or melting snow; (uncountable, archaic) flooding, inundation.
stroom toevloed zondvloed
(countable, figurative) A sudden increase or rush of something; a flood, an outburst, an outpouring.

spatial /ˈspeɪ.ʃəl/ /ˈspæɪ.ʃəl/ adj
ruim ruimtelijk
Pertaining to (the dimension of) space.
(uncommon) Pertaining to (outer) space.

spatula /ˈspætjʊlə/ /ˈspæt͡ʃələ/ /ˈspæt͡ʃʊlə/ spatulae spatulas spatulæ n
spatel
A kitchen utensil consisting of a flat surface attached to a long handle, used for turning, lifting, or stirring food.
(chemistry) A thin hand tool, often made of nickel, for handling chemicals or other materials, when weighing, etc.
spatel steker
(dated) A palette knife.

spawn /spɑn/ /spɑɒn/ /spɔn/ /spɔːn/ spawn spawns n
kuit
The numerous eggs of an aquatic organism.

spawn /spɑn/ /spɑɒn/ /spɔn/ /spɔːn/ v
kuitschieten paaien
(transitive) To produce or deposit (eggs) in water.
paaien
(intransitive) To reproduce, especially in large numbers.

spawner /ˈspɔnɚ/ /ˈspɔːnə/ spawners n
kuiter
(fishing) A female fish, often specifically a salmon, which is physiologically ready to spawn

spay /speɪ/ v
steriliseren
(transitive) To destroy or remove the ovaries and/or uterus (of a female animal) to prevent pregnancy.

spaz /spæz/ spazzes n
spast
A stupid or incompetent person.
spasme
A tantrum, a fit.

speak /spik/ /spiːk/ v
spreken
(intransitive) To communicate with one's voice, to say words out loud.
(transitive, stative) To be able to communicate in a language.

speak of the devil phraseologicalUnit
als je het over de duivel hebt, dan zie je zijn staart
(idiomatic, humorous) An expression sometimes used when a person mentioned in the current conversation happens to arrive on the scene.

speak out v
uitspreken
(idiomatic) To assert or promote one's opinion; to make one's thoughts known.

speak volumes v
boekdelen spreken
To convey significant information beyond what is explicit, especially unintentionally.

speak with a forked tongue v
met twee monden spreken

speaker /ˈspikɚ/ /ˈspiːkə/ speakers n
spreker spreekster
One who speaks.
luidspreker box
Loudspeaker.

speaking voice speaking voices n
spreekstem
A person's voice when speaking.

spear /spɪə̯(ɹ)/ /spɪɹ/ spears n
speer geer lans spies
A long stick with a sharp tip used as a weapon for throwing or thrusting, or anything used to make a thrusting motion.

spearhead /ˈspiɹ.hɛd/ /ˈspɪə.hɛd/ /ˈspɪɹ.hɛd/ spearheads n
speerpunt
The pointed head, or end, of a spear.

special /ˈspɛʃ.əl/ more special most special specialer specialest adj
speciaal
Distinguished by a unique or unusual quality.
Of particular value or interest; dear; beloved.

special /ˈspɛʃ.əl/ specials n
aanbieding
A reduction in consumer cost (usually for a limited time) for items or services rendered.

special drawing right special drawing rights n
speciaal trekkingsrecht
A monetary unit of account maintained by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the value of which is based on a basket of major currencies, currently (since 2016) consisting of the US dollar, the euro, the renminbi, the Japanese yen, and the pound sterling.

special education n
speciaal onderwijs
Any of several educational services designed for students with learning difficulties, mental health problems, or other disabilities.

special relativity n
speciale relativiteitstheorie
(relativity) A theory that (neglecting the effects of gravity) reconciles the principle of relativity with the observation that the speed of light is constant in all frames of reference.

specialist /ˈspɛʃəlɪst/ specialists n
specialist specialiste
Someone who is an expert in, or devoted to, some specific branch of study or research.
specialist
(medicine) A physician whose practice is limited to a particular branch of medicine or surgery.

specialize /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/ v
specialiseren
(biology, transitive) To make distinct or separate due to form or function.
(rare, transitive) To specify: to mention specifically.

specialized more specialized most specialized adj
gespecialiseerd
Highly skilled in, or specifically adapted to, a specific field.

specialty /ˈspɛʃəlti/ specialties n
specialiteit terrein
That in which one specializes; a chosen expertise or talent.

specialty store specialty stores n
speciaalzaak
A store specialized on a particular type of items.

species /-iːz/ /-ɪz/ /ˈspiːsiːz/ /ˈspiːʃiːz/ species specieses n
soort
A group of plants or animals in which any two individuals of the appropriate sexes or mating types can produce fertile offspring, typically by sexual reproduction, usually having similar appearance.
soort species
(biology, taxonomy) A category in the classification of organisms, ranking below genus; a taxon at that rank.

speciesism /ˈspiːsiːˌzɪzəm/ /ˈspiːʃiːˌzɪzəm/ n
speciesisme

specific /spəˈsɪf.ɪk/ /spɛk.ˈsi.fɪk/ /spɪˈsɪf.ɪk/ more specific most specific adj
specifiek
explicit or definite.

specifically /spəˈsɪf.ɪk.li/ /spɪˈsɪf.ɪk.li/ more specifically most specifically adv
specifiek
For a specific purpose or reason.

specification specifications n
specificatie
An explicit set of requirements to be satisfied by a material, product, or service.

specificity /spɛsɪˈfɪsɪti/ specificities n
specificiteit
The state of being specific rather than general.

specify /ˈspɛs.əˌfaɪ/ /ˈspɛs.ɪ.faɪ/ v
specificeren
(transitive) To state explicitly, or in detail, or as a condition.

specimen /ˈspɛsɪmɪn/ specimens specimina n
voorbeeld
An individual instance that represents a class; an example.
specimen voorbeeld
A sample, especially one used for diagnostic analysis.

specious /ˈspiːʃəs/ more specious most specious adj
misleidend ongegrond schoonschijnend
Seemingly well-reasoned, plausible or true, but actually fallacious.

speck /spɛk/ specks n
stip
A tiny spot or particle, especially of dirt.

speckled /ˈspɛkəld/ more speckled most speckled adj
gespikkeld
Marked with dots or spots, spotted.

speckled wood speckled woods n
bont zandoogje
A brown and cream butterfly with a row of small eyespots, Pararge aegeria, of the family Nymphalidae.

spectacle /ˈspɛktəkl̩/ spectacles n
spektakel
An exciting or extraordinary scene, exhibition, performance etc.

spectacle case spectacle cases n
brillenkoker brillendoos brillenhuis
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see spectacles,‎ case. (This entry is a translation hub.)

spectacled bear spectacled bears n
brilbeer
Tremarctos ornatus, a species of small, short-faced bear native to South America.

spectacles /ˈspɛktəkl̩z/ n
bril
(plural only, formal) A pair of lenses set in a frame worn on the nose and ears in order to correct deficiencies in eyesight or to ornament the face.

spectator /spɛkˈteɪtə/ /ˈspɛkteɪtɚ/ spectators n
kijker toeschouwer
One who watches an event; especially, an event held outdoors.

spectral /ˈspɛktɹəɫ/ more spectral most spectral adj
spectraal
Of, or pertaining to, spectra; classified according to frequency or wavelength (of light etc)

spectrograph /ˈspɛktɹəˌɡɹæf/ spectrographs n
spectrograaf
A machine for recording spectra, producing spectrograms.

spectrometer spectrometers n
spectrometer
(analytical chemistry) An optical instrument for measuring the absorption of light by chemical substances; typically it will plot a graph of absorption versus wavelength or frequency, and the patterns produced are used to identify the substances present, and their internal structure.

spectroscope spectroscopes n
spectroscoop
An optical instrument used for spectrographic analysis [from later 19th c.].

spectroscopy spectroscopies n
spectroscopie
(uncountable) The scientific study of spectra.

spectrum /ˈspɛktɹəm/ spectra spectrums n
spectrum
A range; a continuous, infinite, one-dimensional set, possibly bounded by extremes.
Specifically, a range of colours representing light (electromagnetic radiation) of contiguous frequencies; hence electromagnetic spectrum, visible spectrum, ultraviolet spectrum, etc. [from later 17th c.]
(chemistry) The pattern of absorption or emission of radiation produced by a substance when subjected to energy (radiation, heat, electricity, etc.).
(mathematics, linear algebra) The set of eigenvalues of a matrix.
(mathematics, functional analysis) Of a bounded linear operator A, the set of scalar values λ such that the operator A—λI, where I denotes the identity operator, does not have a bounded inverse; intended as a generalisation of the linear algebra sense.

speculate /ˈspek.jəˌlæɪt/ /ˈspɛk.jəˌleɪt/ /ˈspɛk.jʊˌleɪt/ v
vermoeden
(intransitive) To make an inference based on inconclusive evidence; to surmise or conjecture.
speculeren
(intransitive, business, finance) To make a risky trade in the hope of making a profit; to venture or gamble.

speculation /ˌspɛk.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/ speculations n
speculatie giswerk
The act or practice of buying land, goods, shares, etc., in expectation of selling at a higher price, or of selling with the expectation of repurchasing at a lower price; a trading on anticipated fluctuations in price, as distinguished from trading in which the profit expected is the difference between the retail and wholesale prices, or the difference of price in different markets.

speculative /ˈspɛkjuləˌtɪv/ more speculative most speculative adj
speculatief
Characterized by speculation; based on guessing, unfounded opinions, or extrapolation.

speculative fiction speculative fictions n
speculatieve fictie
(uncountable) A class of fiction involving fantastic, supernatural or futuristic elements, including fantasy, horror, and science fiction, dealing with worlds, themes, and characters not part of everyday life. [from 20th c.]

speculator speculators n
speculant
(business, finance) One who speculates; as in investing, one who is willing to take volatile risks upon invested principal for the potential of substantial returns.

speculoos speculoos n
speculaas speculoos
A type of spiced shortcrust biscuit.

speculum /ˈspɛk.jə.ləm/ /ˈspɛk.jʊ.ləm/ specula speculums n
eendenbek speculum
(medicine) A medical instrument used during an examination to dilate an orifice.

speech /ˈspiːt͡ʃ/ speeches n
spraak
(uncountable) The ability to speak; the faculty of uttering words or articulate sounds and vocalizations to communicate.
toespraak rede speech
(countable) A formal session of speaking, especially a long oral message given publicly by one person.

speech act speech acts n
taaldaad taalhandeling
(linguistics) An act carried out by speech, such as promising, ordering, greeting, warning, inviting and congratulating.

speech bubble speech bubbles n
tekstballon
(comics) A rounded outline, containing words, representing speech in a comic.

speech disorder speech disorders n
spraakgebrek
(pathology) Any mental or bodily malfunction that makes expressing oneself by speech difficult.

speech is silver, silence is golden proverb
spreken is zilver, zwijgen is goud
(idiom) Not saying anything is often better than speaking too much or saying something inappropriate.

speech recognition n
spraakherkenning
(computing) The function of a front-end software system which processes input in the form of spoken language into a sequence of phonemes or characters, or into electronic commands for a computing system.

speechless /ˈspiːt͡ʃ.lɪs/ adj
sprakeloos
Not speaking; not knowing what to say; silent, especially due to surprise, amazement, etc.

speechwriter speechwriters n
speechschrijver
someone who writes speeches for others, especially as a profession

speed /spiːd/ speeds n
snelheid vlugheid
The state of moving quickly or the capacity for rapid motion.
vaart snelheid gezwindheid
(mathematics, physics) The rate of motion or action, specifically the magnitude of the velocity; the rate distance is traversed in a given time.
speed
(slang, uncountable) Amphetamine or any amphetamine-based drug (especially methamphetamine) used as a stimulant, especially illegally.

speed /spiːd/ v
snellen

speed bump speed bumps n
verkeersdrempel
A traffic calming measure, consisting of a transverse ridge in the road, to limit the speed of vehicles.

speed camera speed cameras n
flitspaal flitser
A roadside camera, triggered by a speeding vehicle, that takes a photograph of the offending vehicle and records its speed.

speed cushion speed cushions n
verkeerskussen Berlijns kussen buskussen
A form of speed bump, often one of a series, that allows larger (especially emergency) vehicles to straddle them without slowing down

speed limit speed limits n
snelheidsbegrenzing snelheidsbeperking
The maximum speed permitted by law for vehicles.

speed of light speeds of light n
lichtsnelheid
(physics) The speed of electromagnetic radiation; in a perfect vacuum it is defined as 299,792,458 metres per second

speed of sound n
geluidssnelheid
(physics) The speed at which sound is propagated through some medium under specified conditions.

speed pedelec speed pedelecs n
speedpedelec snelle elektrische fiets speedelec

speeder speeders n
hardrijder
One who speeds, or exceeds the maximum legal speed limit.

speedometer /spiˈdɑ.mɪ.tɚ/ /spiːˈdɒm.ɪ.tə(ɹ)/ /spiːˈdɔm.ɪ.tə(ɹ)/ /spɪˈdɑ.mɪ.tɚ/ /spɪˈdɒm.ɪ.tə(ɹ)/ /spɪˈdɔm.ɪ.tə(ɹ)/ speedometers n
snelheidsmeter
An instrument located within the dashboard of a vehicle that measures and indicates the current speed of the vehicle.

speedwell /ˈspiːdˌwɛl/ speedwells n
ereprijs
A plant of the genus Veronica

speedy /ˈspiː.di/ speedier speediest adj
spoedig
Proceeding with or characterized by high speed; rapid.

speleological more speleological most speleological adj
speleologisch
Pertaining to the exploration of caves; speleology.

speleologist speleologists n
speleologe speleoloog
A person who studies or explores caves or studies the science of speleology.

speleology speleologies n
speleologie
The scientific study of caves.

spell /spɛl/ spells n
toverspreuk betovering
A magical effect or influence induced by an incantation or formula. [from 16th c.]

spell /spɛl/ v
spellen
(intransitive, transitive, sometimes with “out”) To write or say the letters that form a word or part of a word. [from 16th c.]
(transitive) Of letters: to compose (a word). [from 19th c.]
betekenen
(transitive) To indicate that (some event) will occur; typically followed by a single-word noun. [from 19th c.]

spelling /ˈspɛlɪŋ/ spellings n
spelling
(uncountable) The act, practice, ability, or subject of forming words with letters, or of reading the letters of words; orthography.
schrijfwijze spelling
(countable) A specific spelling of a word.

spelling pronunciation spelling pronunciations n
spellinguitspraak
A pronunciation that has been modified from its traditional form in order to reflect the spelling of the word in question.

spelt /ˈspɛlt/ spelts n
spelt
A grain, considered either a subspecies of wheat, Triticum aestivum subsp. spelta, or a separate species Triticum spelta or Triticum dicoccon.

spelunking spelunkings n
speleologie
The practice or hobby of exploring underground caverns.

spend /spɛnd/ v
uitgeven spenderen
(ambitransitive) To pay out (money).
opgebruikt raken
To exhaust, to wear out.
doorbrengen besteden spenderen
To consume, to use up (time).

spendthrift /ˈspɛn(d)ˌθɹɪft/ /ˈspɛn(d)θɹɪft/ more spendthrift most spendthrift adj
spilziek verkwistend verspillend
Improvident, profligate, or wasteful. [from late 16th c.]

spent /ˈspɛnt/ adj
uitgeput vermoeid
Consumed, used up, exhausted, depleted.

sperm /spɜɹm/ /spɜːm/ sperm sperms n
spermacel
(countable) The reproductive cell or gamete of the male; a spermatozoon.
sperma
(uncountable, slang) Semen; the generative substance of male animals.

sperm whale sperm whales n
potvis
A whale (Physeter catodon, syn. Physeter macrocephalus), the largest of the toothed whales.

spermatogenesis spermatogeneses n
spermatogenese
The process of sperm production in the testes.

spermicidal adj
zaaddodend
Having the ability to kill sperm.

spermicide /ˈspɜː(ɹ)mɪsaɪd/ spermicides n
spermicide zaaddodend middel
A substance used for killing sperm.

spew /spjuː/ v
kotsen overgeven
(intransitive, informal) To vomit.

sphere /sfɪə(ɹ)/ /sfɪɚ/ spheres n
bol sfeer
An object which appears to be bounded by a sphere; a round object, a ball. [from 14th c.]
sfeer omgeving bereik
(figuratively) The region in which something or someone is active; one's province, domain. [from 17th c.]
bol sfeer kogel
(logic, dated) The domain of reference of a proposition, subject, or predicate, or the totality of the particular subjects to which it applies.

sphere of influence spheres of influence n
invloedssfeer jurisdictie
(figurative, by extension) A concept division over which a person, organization, etc. exerts control.

spherical /sfiːɹɪkəl/ /sfɛɹɪkəl/ more spherical most spherical adj
bolvormig
(geometry) Shaped like a sphere.
(astrology) Of or relating to the heavenly orbs, or to the sphere or spheres in which, according to ancient astronomy and astrology, they were set.

spherical aberration /ˈsfɪɹ.ɪk.l̩ ˌæb.əˈɹeɪ.ʃn̩/ spherical aberrations n
sferische aberratie
(optics) A type of lens aberration which causes blurriness, particularly away from the centre of the lens.

spherical cap spherical caps n
bolkap dop
(geometry) A portion of the surface of a sphere cut off by a plane.

sphincter /ˈsfɪŋk.tɚ/ sphincters n
sluitspier sfincter

sphinx /ˈsfɪŋks/ sphinges sphinxes n
sfinx
(mythology) A creature with the head of a person and the body of an animal (commonly a lion).

sphygmomanometer /ˌsfɪɡmoʊməˈnɑmɪtɚ/ /ˌsfɪɡməʊməˈnɒmɪtə/ sphygmomanometers n
sfygmomanometer
A device used to measure blood pressure.

spice /spaɪs/ spices n
specerij kruid
(countable, uncountable) Aromatic or pungent plant matter (usually dried) used to season or flavour food.
specerij
(uncountable) The quality of being spicy.

spice /spaɪs/ v
kruiden
(transitive) To add spice or spices to; season.

spick-and-span more spick-and-span most spick-and-span adj
spik en span
(idiomatic) Clean, spotless.

spicy /ˈspaɪsi/ spicier spiciest adj
gekruid kruidig
Of, pertaining to, or containing spice.
scherp pikant
(informal, of flavors) Provoking a burning sensation due to the presence of capsaicin.
pikant
(of flavors or odors) Tangy, zesty, or pungent.
(internet slang) Risqué, sexy, racy; mildly pornographic.

spider /ˈspaɪ̯də/ /ˈspaɪ̯dɚ/ [ˈspʌɪ̯ɾə(ɹ)] spiders n
spin kobbe
Any of various eight-legged, predatory arthropods, of the order Araneae, most of which spin webs to catch prey.

spider monkey spider monkeys n
slingeraap
A muriqui, New World monkey of the genus Brachyteles, closely related to Ateles.

spiderweb /ˈspaɪ̯dəwɛb/ spiderwebs n
spinnenweb
The net-like construct of a spider containing sticky strands to catch prey.

spiel /spiːl/ /ʃpiːl/ spiels n
breedsprakerig verhaal donderpreek
A lengthy and extravagant speech or argument usually intended to persuade.

spike addition /spʌɪk əˈdɪʃ(ə)n/ spike additions n
Standaardadditie
(chemistry) A calibration technique for quantification that involves adding known amounts of a substance to an aliquot of an analyte.

spikelet spikelets n
aartje
(botany) A small, or secondary spike, especially one of many in the inflorescence of a grass or sedge.

spill /spɪl/ spills n
gemorste
(countable) A mess of something that has been dropped.

spill /spɪl/ v
morsen
(transitive) To drop something so that it spreads out or makes a mess; to accidentally pour.

spilt milk n
gedane zaken
something that can't be undone

spin /spɪn/ spins n
draaimoment
draaien
Rapid circular motion.

spin /spɪn/ v
tollen
draaien
(ergative) To rotate, revolve, gyrate (usually quickly); to partially or completely rotate to face another direction.
spinnen
(transitive) To make yarn by twisting and winding fibers together.
(figurative) To present, describe, or interpret, or to introduce a bias or slant, so as to give something a favorable or advantageous appearance.
spinnen doen draaien
(cricket, of a bowler) To make the ball move sideways when it bounces on the pitch.
doen draaien
(cricket, of a ball) To move sideways when bouncing.

spin doctor spin doctors n
spindoctor
(business, politics) A person employed to gloss over a poor public image (or present it in a better light) in business and politics, especially after unfavourable results have been achieved. A lobbyist; PR person.

spinach /ˈspɪnɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈspɪnɪt͡ʃ/ spinaches n
spinazie
A particular edible plant, Spinacia oleracea, or its leaves.

spinal cord spinal cords n
ruggenmerg
(anatomy) A thick, whitish cord of nerve tissue which is a major part of the vertebrate central nervous system. It extends from the brain stem down through the spine, with nerves branching off to various parts of the body.

spindle /ˈspɪndəl/ spindles n
spintol spindel spoel
(spinning) A rod used for spinning and then winding fibres (especially wool), usually consisting of a shaft and a circular whorl positioned at either the upper or lower end of the shaft when suspended vertically from the forming thread.
spil
A rod which turns, or on which something turns.
as spil
A rotary axis of a machine tool or power tool.
kardinaalsmuts
Certain of the species of the genus Euonymus, originally used for making the spindles used for spinning wool.
papierprikker piek
An upright spike for holding paper documents by skewering.
staak
Any long and slender stalk resembling a spindle from Euonymus.
omwentelingslichaam
(geometry) A solid generated by the revolution of a curved line about its base or double ordinate or chord.
spindel
(computing) A plastic container for packaging optical discs. Bulk blank CDs, DVDs, and BDs are often sold in such a package.

spindle /ˈspɪndəl/ v
spinnen
(transitive) To make into a long tapered shape.
opprikken
(transitive) To impale on a device for holding paper documents.

spine /spaɪn/ spines n
ruggengraat
Something resembling a backbone, such as a ridge, or a long, central structure from which other structures radiate.
rug
The narrow, bound edge of a book that encloses the inner edges of the pages, facing outwards when the book is on a shelf and typically bearing the title and the author's and publisher's name.
doorn stekel
(zootomy, botany) A pointed, fairly rigid protuberance or needlelike structure on an animal, shell, or plant.

spinel /spɪˈnɛl/ /ˈspɪn.əl/ spinels n
spinel
(mineral) Any of several hard minerals of cubic symmetry that are mixed oxides of magnesium and aluminium and are used as gemstones of various colours.

spinneret spinnerets n
spintepel
The organ a spider uses to spin its web.

spinning mule spinning mules n
Mule Jenny Spinning Mule
A machine that spins thread from fibres.

spinning top spinning tops n
tol bromtol draaitol
A toy with a tapering point that can be made to spin on its axis, either with a built-in pump-action handle, with the fingers or with a string.

spinning wheel spinning wheels n
spinnewiel
A domestic device for making yarn or thread; having a single spindle and a wheel driven by hand or foot.

spinor /spɪnɔɹ/ spinors n
spinor
(algebra) An element of the fundamental representation of a Clifford algebra that transforms to its negative when the space is rotated through a complete turn from 0° to 360°.

spinster /ˈspɪnstə/ /ˈspɪnstɚ/ spinsters n
ongehuwde vrouw oude vrijster
(sometimes, derogatory) A woman who has never been married, especially one past the typical marrying age according to social traditions.
spindoctor
One who spins (puts a spin on) a political media story so as to give something a favorable or advantageous appearance; a spin doctor, spin merchant or spinmeister.
spinner spinster
(obsolete) Someone whose occupation was spinning thread.

spiny dogfish spiny dogfish n
doornhaai
Squalus acanthias, one of the best known of the dogfish which are members of the family Squalidae in the order Squaliformes

spiny lobster spiny lobsters n
langoest
a crustacean superficially resembling a true lobster, belonging to the family Palinuridae.

spiral /ˈspaɪɹəl/ spirals n
spiraal
(geometry) A curve that is the locus of a point that rotates about a fixed point while continuously increasing its distance from that point.

spiral galaxy spiral galaxies n
spiraalstelsel
(galaxy) A galaxy having a number of arms of younger stars that spiral out from the centre containing older ones.

spiral staircase spiral staircases n
draaitrap wenteltrap spindeltrap windeltrap
A staircase in the form of a helix.

spire /spaɪə/ /ˈspaɪ.ə/ /ˈspaɪ.ɚ/ spires n
spits torenspits
(architectural element) A tapering structure built on a roof or tower, especially as one of the central architectural features of a church or cathedral roof. [from 16th c.]
top toppunt
The top, or uppermost point, of anything; the summit. [from 17th c.]

spirit /ˈspiɹɪt/ /ˈspɪɹɪt/ spirits n
geest
The soul of a person or other creature.
A supernatural being, often but not exclusively without physical form; ghost, fairy, angel.

spirit level spirit levels n
waterpas
(tool) A tool employing a chamber with a colored liquid (usually alcohol, hence spirit) and an air bubble, used to determine a horizontal or vertical reference line.

spiritual /ˈspɪɹɪtjʊəl/ /ˈspɪɹɪtʃʊəl/ /ˈspɪɹɪt͡ʃuəl/ /ˈspɪɹɪ̈t͡ʃul̩/ more spiritual most spiritual adj
geestelijk spiritueel
Of or pertaining to the spirit or the soul.

spirituality /ˌspɪɹ.ə.t͡ʃuˈæl.ə.tɪ/ /ˌspɪɹ.ɪ.t͡ʃʉˈæl.ə.tɪ/ [ˌspɪɹ.ə.t͡ʃuˈæl.ə.ɾɪ] [ˌspɪɹ.ɪ.t͡ʃʉˈæl.ə.ɾɪ] spiritualities n
spiritualiteit
Concern for that which is unseen and intangible, as opposed to physical or mundane.

spit /spɪt/ spits n
spit
A thin metal or wooden rod on which meat is skewered for cooking, often over a fire.
speeksel spuug spuwsel
(uncountable) Saliva, especially when expectorated.

spit /spɪt/ v
spuwen spugen
(ambitransitive) To evacuate (saliva or another substance) from the mouth, etc.

spite /spaɪt/ spites n
boosaardigheid wrok
Ill will or hatred toward another, accompanied with the desire to unjustifiably irritate, annoy, or thwart; a want to disturb or put out another; mild malice
ascese droefheid ergernis irritatie
(obsolete) Vexation; chagrin; mortification.

spite /spaɪt/ v
mishandelen
(transitive) To treat maliciously; to try to hurt or thwart.
haten
(transitive, obsolete) To be angry at; to hate.

spiteful more spiteful most spiteful spitefuller spitefullest adj
hatelijk onheus rancuneus
Filled with, or showing, spite; having a desire to annoy or harm.

spitting image /ˈspɪtɪŋ ˈɪmɪdʒ/ spitting images n
(ze lijken als) twee druppels water
(colloquial) The exact likeness (of someone).

spitting spider spitting spiders n
lijmspuiter
Any spider from the family Scytodidae. These spiders catch their prey by spitting an immobilizing fluid at them.

spittoon /spɪˈtuːn/ spittoons n
kwispedoor
A receptacle for spit.

splash /splæʃ/ splashes n
plons
(onomatopoeia) The sound made by an object hitting a liquid.

splash /splæʃ/ v
spetteren
To hit or agitate liquid so that part of it separates from the principal liquid mass.

spleen /spliːn/ spleens n
milt
(anatomy, immunology) In vertebrates, including humans, a ductless vascular gland, located in the left upper abdomen near the stomach, which destroys old red blood cells, removes debris from the bloodstream, acts as a reservoir of blood, and produces lymphocytes.
(archaic, except in the set phrase "to vent one's spleen") A bad mood; spitefulness.
(obsolete, rare) A sudden motion or action; a fit; a freak; a whim.
(obsolete) Melancholy; hypochondriacal affections.
A fit of immoderate laughter or merriment.

splendid /ˈsplɛndɪd/ more splendid most splendid splendider splendidest adj
schitterend stralend
Possessing or displaying splendor; shining; very bright.
prachtig schitterend
Gorgeous; magnificent; sumptuous; of remarkable beauty.

splendor /ˈsplɛndə/ /ˈsplɛndɚ/ splendors n
pracht grandeur
Magnificent appearance, display or grandeur.

splenectomy splenectomies n
splenectomie
(surgery) The surgical removal of the spleen.

splenomegaly splenomegalies n
splenomegalie
(pathology) An enlargement of the spleen.

splint /splɪnt/ splints n
spalk
(medicine) A device to immobilize a body part.

splint /splɪnt/ v
spalken
(transitive) To apply a splint to; to fasten with splints.

splinter /ˈsplɪn.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈsplɪn.tɚ/ /ˈsplɪnɚ/ [ˈsplɪɾ̃ɚ] splinters n
splinter
A long, sharp fragment of material, often wood.
splintergroep
A group that formed by splitting off from a larger membership.

splinter /ˈsplɪn.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈsplɪn.tɚ/ /ˈsplɪnɚ/ [ˈsplɪɾ̃ɚ] v
splinteren versplinteren
(intransitive) To come apart into long sharp fragments.
versplinteren
(transitive) To cause to break apart into long sharp fragments.
(figuratively, of a group) To break, or cause to break, into factions.

split /splɪt/ splits n
afsplitsing
A breach or separation, as in a political party; a division.

split /splɪt/ v
opsplitsen splitsen
(transitive, ergative, of something solid) To divide fully or partly along a more or less straight line.
(intransitive, of something solid, particularly wood) To break along the grain fully or partly along a more or less straight line.
verdelen
(transitive) To share; to divide.
(intransitive) To burst out laughing.

split end split ends n
gespleten haarpunt
A hair which has split at the end, usually from dryness or poor nutrition.

split hairs v
muggenziften haarkloven
(idiomatic) To consider or argue about fine details; to worry about minutiae.

split-second split-seconds n
fractie van een seconde
The nick of time; a brief moment.

splits n
spagaat grand écart split
(dance, cheerleading, gymnastics) A maneuver in which the legs are extended straight out and perpendicular to the body, either to the sides or in front and behind.

splitting splittings n
splitsing
An instance where something splits.

spoil /spɔɪl/ spoils n
buit
(Also in plural: spoils) Plunder taken from an enemy or victim.

spoil /spɔɪl/ v
verbrodden verprutsen
(transitive) To ruin; to damage (something) in some way making it unfit for use. [from 16th c.]
bederven verwennen verbrodden verprutsen
(transitive) To ruin the character of, by overindulgence; to coddle or pamper to excess. [from 17th c.]
bederven
(intransitive) Of food, to become bad, sour or rancid; to decay. [from 17th c.]
verklappen
(transitive) To reveal the ending or major events of (a story etc.); to ruin (a surprise) by exposing it ahead of time.

spoiled /spɔɪld/ more spoiled most spoiled adj
verwend
(of a person, usually a child) Having a selfish or greedy character due to pampering.

spoiler /ˈspɔɪ.lə/ /ˈspɔɪ.lɚ/ spoilers n
spoiler
A document, review or comment that discloses the ending or some key surprise or twist in a story, or the internal rules controlling the behaviour of a video game, etc. [from 1970s]

spoils /spɔɪlz/ n
plundering roofbuit
That which is taken from another by violence; especially, the plunder taken from an enemy; pillage, booty.
het uitdelen van ambten aan partijgenoten vriendjespolitiek
Public offices and their benefits regarded as the peculiar property of a successful party or faction, to be bestowed for its own advantage.

spoils of war n
krijgsbuit
Any profits extracted as the result of winning a war or other military activity.

spoilsport /ˈspɔɪl.spɔɹt/ /ˈspɔɪl.spɔːt/ more spoilsport most spoilsport adj
spelbreker pretbederver spelbederver
Like a spoilsport.

spoilt /spɔɪlt/ more spoilt most spoilt adj
bedorven
Of food, that has deteriorated to the point of no longer being usable or edible.
verwend
(of a person, usually a child) Having a selfish or greedy character, especially due to pampering

spoke /spəʊk/ spokes n
spaak
A stick inserted into the wheel of a vehicle to keep the wheel from turning.

spoken /ˈspoʊkən/ more spoken most spoken adj
gesproken
Relating to speech

spokeshave spokeshaves n
spaakschaaf
A hand tool, mainly for woodworking, used to shape and smooth rods and shafts; often used in carving wheel spokes, chair legs, or arrows.

spokesman spokesmen n
woordvoerder zegsman
One who speaks as the voice of another person or a group of people.

spokesperson /ˈspəʊkspɜːɹsən/ spokespeople spokespersons n
woordvoerder zegsman zegsvrouw woordvoerster
A person who acts as the voice of another person or a group of people.

spokeswoman spokeswomen n
woordvoerster zegsvrouw
A woman who speaks as the voice of a group of people.

spoliation /ˌspəʊliˈeɪʃən/ spoliations n
plundering
(archaic) The act of plundering or spoiling; robbery
plundering vrijbuiterij
Robbery or plunder in times of war; especially, the authorized act or practice of plundering neutrals at sea.
bewijsvernietiging
(legal) The intentional destruction of or tampering with (a document) in such way as to impair evidentiary effect.

spondee /ˈspɒndi/ spondees n
spondee
(poetry) A word or metrical foot of two syllables, either both long or both stressed.

sponge /spʌnd͡ʒ/ sponges n
spons
(countable) Any of various marine invertebrates of the phylum Porifera, that have a porous skeleton often of silica.
(countable) A piece of porous material used for washing (originally made from the invertebrates, now often made of plastic).

sponge bath sponge baths n
sponsbad
A type of bathing, usually conducted in hospitals, which involves washing someone with a sponge. Usually the person being washed is bed-ridden.

sponge cake sponge cakes n
biscuitgebak
A light, soft, baked dessert (commonly layered with cream and jam) that is typically made with flour, sugar, baking powder and eggs, and has a firm, yet well aerated structure, similar to that of a sea sponge.

sponger /ˈspʌnd͡ʒɚ/ spongers n
klaploper
One who uses a sponge.

sponsor /ˈspɑn.sɚ/ /ˈspɒn.sə/ sponsoress sponsors n
sponsor
A person or organisation with some sort of responsibility for another person or organisation, especially where the responsibility has a religious, legal, or financial aspect.

sponsor /ˈspɑn.sɚ/ /ˈspɒn.sə/ v
sponsoren
(transitive) To be a sponsor for.

spontaneous /spɑnˈteɪ.ni.əs/ /spɒnˈteɪ.ni.əs/ more spontaneous most spontaneous adj
spontaan
Self-generated; happening without any apparent external cause.
Done by one's own free choice, or without planning.

spontaneously /spɑnˈteɪ.ni.əs.li/ /spɒnˈteɪ.ni.əs.li/ more spontaneously most spontaneously adv
spontaan
In a spontaneous manner; naturally; voluntarily.

spoof /spuːf/ spoofs n
bedotterij grap mystificatie
(countable) An act of deception; a hoax; a joking prank. [from 1889]

spoof /spuːf/ v
parodiëren
(transitive) To gently satirize. [from 1914]
bedriegen misleiden
(transitive) To deceive.
vervalsen
(transitive, computing) To falsify.

spook /spuːk/ spooks n
schijnsel spook
(informal) A ghost or phantom.
kabouter
A hobgoblin.
spion verspieder
(espionage, slang) An undercover agent or spy.
nikker
(slang, dated, offensive, ethnic slur) A black person.
geest spook
(blackjack, slang) A player who engages in hole carding by attempting to glimpse the dealer's hole card when the dealer checks under an ace or a 10 to see if a blackjack is present.

spool /spuːl/ spools n
spoel bobijn
A reel; a device around which thread, wire or cable is wound, especially a cylinder or spindle.

spoon /spun/ /spuːn/ spoons n
lepel
An implement for eating or serving; a scooped utensil whose long handle is straight, in contrast to a ladle.

spoon /spun/ /spuːn/ v
laveren
sailing terminology
[[lepeltje-lepeltje]] liggen
(intransitive, dated) To flirt; to make advances; to court, to interact romantically or amorously.

spoon-feed /ˈspunˌfid/ /ˈspuːnfiːd/ v
oplepelen

spoonbill spoonbills n
lepelaar
Any of various large, long-legged wading birds in the ibis family Threskiornithidae, that have a large, flat, spatulate bill.

spoonerism /ˈspuːnəɹɪzəm/ spoonerisms n
spoonerisme
A play on words on a phrase in which the initial (usually consonantal) sounds of two or more of the main words are transposed.

spoonful /ˈspuːnfəl/ /ˈspuːnfʊl/ /ˈspʌnfʊl/ spoonfuls spoonsful n
lepel lepelvol
The amount that a spoon will hold, either level or heaped.

sporadic /spəˈɹæd.ɪk/ more sporadic most sporadic adj
sporadisch
Rare and scattered in occurrence.

sporangium /spəˈɹænd͡ʒɪəm/ sporangia n
sporangium sporendoosje
(botany, mycology) A case, capsule, or container in which spores are produced by an organism. [From 1821.]

spore /spo(ː)ɹ/ /spoə/ /spɔɹ/ /spɔː/ spores n
spoor
A thick resistant particle produced by a bacterium or protist to survive in harsh or unfavorable conditions.

sporophyte sporophytes n
sporofyt
(botany) A plant (or the diploid phase in its life cycle) which produces spores by meiosis in order to produce gametophytes.

sport /spo(ː)ɹt/ /spoət/ /spɔɹt/ /spɔː/ /spɔːt/ sports n
sport
(countable) Any activity that uses physical exertion or skills competitively under a set of rules that is not based on aesthetics.

sport utility vehicle sport utility vehicles n
SUV
A passenger vehicle which combines the towing capacity of a pickup truck with the passenger-carrying space of a minivan or station wagon together with on- or off-road ability.

sporting /ˈspo(ː)ɹtɪŋ/ /ˈspoətɪŋ/ /ˈspɔɹtɪŋ/ /ˈspɔːtɪŋ/ more sporting most sporting adj
sportief
(not comparable) Pertaining to sports
(comparable) Exhibiting sportsmanship.

sports center sports centers n
sportcentrum

sports club sports clubs n
sportvereniging

sports drink sports drinks n
sportdrank
(sports) A drink whose purpose is to replenish the body's water and energy levels when doing exercise.

sportsman sportsmen n
sportman
(UK) A man who engages in sports; an athlete.

sportsmanlike /ʌnˈspɔɹts.mən.laɪk/ /ʌnˈspɔːts.mən.laɪk/ more sportsmanlike most sportsmanlike adj
sportief
Demonstrating good sportsmanship, behaving in an honorable and appropriate manner.

sportswear n
sportkleding
casual clothing that is comfortable to wear when exercising or partaking in sport; activewear.

sportswoman sportswomen n
sportvrouw sportster
(UK) A woman who engages in sports; a female athlete.

sporty /ˈspo(ː)ɹti/ /ˈspoəti/ /ˈspɔɹti/ /ˈspɔːti/ sportier sportiest adj
sportief
Fond of sports.
Suitable for use in sport.
stylish with a fun, bold, vibrant quality or appearance.

spot /spɑt/ /spɒt/ spots n
vlek plek
A round or irregular patch on the surface of a thing having a different color, texture etc. and generally round in shape.
A stain or disfiguring mark.
puist
A pimple, papule or pustule.
beetje hap
A small, unspecified amount or quantity.
plaats plek
A location or area.
spot straler
A bright lamp; a spotlight.
reclamespot spot
(US, advertising) A brief advertisement or program segment on television.

spot /spɑt/ /spɒt/ v
lenen matsen
vinden bemerken opmerken
(transitive) To see, find; to pick out, notice, locate, distinguish or identify.
bevlekken maken vlek
(ambitransitive) To stain; to leave a spot (on).
ontvlekken
(transitive) To remove, or attempt to remove, a stain.
spotten
(transitive, gymnastics, dance, weightlifting, climbing) To support or assist a maneuver, or to be prepared to assist if safety dictates.

spot market spot markets n
spotmarkt
(trading, economics, finance) A market in which commodities are bought and sold for immediate delivery. Delivery usually takes place in the same or next business day.

spot-backed antshrike spot-backed antshrikes n
vlekrug-mierklauwier
a passerine bird of the antbird family, Hypoedaleus guttatus.

spot-winged antshrike spot-winged antshrikes n
vlekvleugel-mierklauwier
a passerine bird of the antbird family (Pygiptila stellaris, syn Thamnophilus stellaris).

spotless starling spotless starlings n
zwarte spreeuw
Sturnus unicolor, a passerine bird in the starling family Sturnidae.

spotlight spotlights n
spotlight
A bright, directional light or lamp, especially one used to illuminate the focus or center of attention on a stage.

spotted flycatcher spotted flycatchers n
grauwe vliegenvanger
A small passerine bird found in Europe, Asia, and Africa, Muscicapa striata.

spotted hyena spotted hyenas n
gevlekte hyena
Crocuta crocuta, largest of the hyena species.

spotted nutcracker spotted nutcrackers n
notenkraker
Nucifraga caryocatactes, a passerine bird slightly larger than the Eurasian jay.

spotted redshank spotted redshanks n
zwarte ruiter
Tringa erythropus, a species of wader.

spotted sandpiper spotted sandpipers n
Amerikaanse oeverloper
Actitis macularius, a small wading bird.

spotted whistling duck spotted whistling ducks n
gevlekte fluiteend
A species of whistling duck, Dendrocygna guttata (family Anatidae), of the Philippines, Indonesia, New Guinea, and northern Australia.

spotting scope spotting scopes n
spotting scope
A compact high-power monocular telescope optimized for detailed observation of distant objects such as wildlife or the strike of a bullet on a target.

spouse /spaʊ̯s/ /spaʊ̯z/ spouses n
echtgenoot eega gade huwelijkspartner wederhelft
A person in a marriage or marital relationship.

spout /spaʊt/ /spʌʊt/ spouts n
tuit
A tube or lip through which liquid or steam is poured or discharged.

spout /spaʊt/ /spʌʊt/ v
spuiten
(intransitive) To gush forth in a jet or stream

sprachbund /ˈspɹɑkbʊnd/ /ˈspɹɑx-/ /ˈspɹɑːkbʊnd/ /ˈspɹɑːx-/ sprachbunds sprachbünde n
Sprachbund taalbond
(linguistics) A group of languages sharing a number of areal features (similar grammar, vocabulary, etc.) which are primarily due to language contact rather than cognation.

sprain /spɹeɪn/ sprains n
verstuiking
The act or result of spraining; lameness caused by spraining

sprain /spɹeɪn/ v
verstuiken
To weaken, as a joint, ligament, or muscle, by sudden and excessive exertion, as by wrenching; to overstrain, or stretch injuriously, but without luxation

sprat /spɹæt/ sprat sprats n
sprot
Any of various small, herring-like, marine fish in the genus Sprattus, in the family Clupeidae.

sprawl /spɹɑl/ /spɹɔl/ /spɹɔːl/ v
armen en benen uitspreiden
To sit with the limbs spread out.
verspreiden zich uitstrekken
To spread out in a disorderly fashion; to straggle.

spread /spɹɛd/ spreads n
pasta
(bread, etc.) Any form of food designed to be spread, such as butters or jams.

spread /spɹɛd/ v
spreiden strekken stretchen uitbreiden uitspreiden uitstrekken
(transitive) To extend (individual rays, limbs etc.); to stretch out in varying or opposing directions. [from 13th c.]
verspreiden uitstrooien verbreiden
(transitive) To disperse, to scatter or distribute over a given area. [from 13th c.]
verspreiden verbreiden
(transitive) To disseminate; to cause to proliferate, to make (something) widely known or present. [from 14th c.]
verspreiden vergroten uitbreiden verbreden verwijden
(intransitive) To take up a larger area or space; to expand, be extended. [from 14th c.]
besmeren smeren bestrijken uitsmeren
(transitive) To smear, to distribute in a thin layer. [from 16th c.]

spread like wildfire v
als een lopend vuurtje verspreiden
(intransitive, simile) To spread or disseminate rapidly or uncontrollably.

spread out v
uitspreiden

spreadable /ˈspɹɛdəbəl/ more spreadable most spreadable adj
smeuïg
Capable of being spread.

spreader /ˈspɹɛdɚ/ spreaders n
ra
(nautical) A horizontal athwartships spar attached to the mast of a sailboat in order to extend the shrouds away from the mast.

spreadsheet /ˈspɹɛd.ʃit/ /ˈspɹɛd.ʃiːt/ spreadsheets n
rekenblad spreadsheet
(computing) A computer application for organization, analysis, and storage of data in tabular form.
A document created with such an application.

spree /spɹiː/ sprees n
boemel
(dated) A merry frolic; especially, a drinking frolic.

spring /spɹɪŋ/ springs n
bron wel
(astronomy) The period from the moment of vernal equinox (around March 21 in the Northern Hemisphere) to the moment of the summer solstice (around June 21); the equivalent periods reckoned in other cultures and calendars.
lente voorjaar
(countable) The season of the year in temperate regions in which plants spring from the ground and into bloom and dormant animals spring to life.
spring
(nautical) A line laid out from a vessel's end to the opposite end of an adjacent vessel or mooring to diminish or control its movement.
veer
A mechanical device made of flexible or coiled material that exerts force and attempts to spring back when bent, compressed, or stretched.

spring balance spring balances n
veerunster weeghaak
A device for measuring weight or force by the elasticity of a spiral spring.

spring cleaning spring cleanings n
voorjaarsschoonmaak
A systematic cleaning of a residence at the end of winter

spring constant spring constants n
veerconstante
(physics) A characteristic of a spring which is defined as the ratio of the force affecting the spring to the displacement caused by it.

spring onion spring onions n
bosui lente-ui stengelui
A species of onion (Allium fistulosum) from Asia, with slender bulbs.

spring roll spring rolls n
loempia
A type of savoury food consisting of shredded vegetables wrapped in a pancake made from rice flour and then fried.

spring tide spring tides n
springtij
The tide which occurs when the moon is new or full; the effects of the Sun and moon being reinforced so that this tide is of maximum range.

spring to life v
ontstaan ontspringen ontspruiten
(idiomatic) To start to exist.

spring to mind v
te binnen schieten
(idiomatic) To appear suddenly in one's thoughts, often as an example of something.

springboard springboards n
springplank
A diving board consisting of a flexible, springy, cantilevered platform, used for diving into water.
(gymnastics) A small platform on springs and usually hinged at one end, used to launch or vault onto other equipment.
(figuratively) Anything that gives a person or thing energy or impulse, or that serves to launch or begin something.

springbok /ˈspɹɪŋ.bɒk/ /ˈspɹɪŋ.bɔk/ springbok springboks n
springbok
A small, fast antelope native to southern Africa, Antidorcas marsupialis.

springwater springwaters n
bronwater
Water originating from a spring.
Water that is purportedly, and marketed as, originating from a spring, but is mostly or entirely filtered or tap water.

springy /ˈspɹɪŋi/ springier springiest adj
elastisch
That returns rapidly to its original form (as a spring does) after being bent, compressed, stretched, etc.

sprinkle /ˈspɹɪŋkəl/ v
sprenkelen
(transitive) To cause (a substance) to fall in fine drops (for a liquid substance) or small pieces (for a solid substance).

sprinkles /ˈspɹɪŋkl̩z/ n
hagelslag spikkels
Small candy or sugar pieces that are sprinkled over other confections.

sprint /spɹɪnt/ sprints n
sprint
A short race at top speed.

sprocket /spɹɒkɪt/ sprockets n
kettingwiel
(mechanical engineering) A toothed wheel that enmeshes with a chain or other perforated band.
(usually, in the plural) The tooth of such a wheel.
hoekkeper uitbreker
(architecture) A flared extension at the base of a sloped roof.

sprout /spɹaʊt/ /spɹʌʊt/ sprouts n
scheut spruit
A new growth on a plant, whether from seed or other parts.
spruit
A child.
kiemgroente
An edible germinated seed.

sprout /spɹaʊt/ /spɹʌʊt/ v
ontspruiten uitschieten
(gardening, intransitive) To grow from seed; to germinate.
laten ontkiemen
(transitive) To cause to grow from a seed.

spruce /spɹuːs/ spruce spruces n
spar
Any of various large coniferous evergreen trees or shrubs from the genus Picea, found in northern temperate and boreal regions; originally and more fully spruce fir.
sparrenhout spar
(uncountable) The wood of a spruce.

spruce grouse spruce grouses n
bossneeuwhoen
A medium-sized grouse closely associated with the coniferous boreal forests or taiga of North America (Dendrapagus canadensis, syn. Falcipennis canadensis).

sprue /spɹuː/ sprues n
Indische spruw aphthae tropicae psilosis tropische spruw
(medicine) A tropical disease causing a sore throat and tongue, and disturbed digestion; psilosis.

spry /spɹaɪ/ sprier spriest adj
kwiek
Having great power of leaping or running; nimble; active.

spud /spʌd/ spuds n
pieper
(informal) A potato. [from 1845]

spume /spjuːm/ spumes n
zeeschuim
Foam or froth of liquid, particularly that of seawater.

spunk /spʌŋk/ spunks n
levendigheid moed vastberadenheid
(uncountable) Courage; spirit; mettle; determination.

spur /spɜː/ /spɝ/ spurs n
spoor
A rigid implement, often roughly y-shaped, that is fixed to one's heel for the purpose of prodding a horse. Often worn by, and emblematic of, the cowboy or the knight.
An appendage or spike pointing rearward, near the foot, for instance that of a rooster.
A spiked iron worn by seamen upon the bottom of the boot, to enable them to stand upon the carcass of a whale to strip off the blubber.

spur /spɜː/ /spɝ/ v
aanmoedigen aansporen bewegen
(transitive) To urge or encourage to action, or to a more vigorous pursuit of an object

spur-winged lapwing spur-winged lapwings n
sporenkievit
Vanellus spinosus, a plover of the eastern Mediterranean and sub-Saharan Africa.

spurge /spɜːd͡ʒ/ /spɝd͡ʒ/ spurges n
wolfsmelk
Any plant of the genus Euphorbia, a diverse genus of over 2,000 species.

spurious /ˈspjɔ.ɹi.əs/ /ˈspjʊ.ɹi.əs/ /ˈspjʊə.ɹi.əs/ /ˈspʊ.ɹi.əs/ more spurious most spurious adj
vals
False, not authentic, not genuine.
onwettelijk
(archaic) Bastardly, illegitimate.

spurn /spɜːn/ /spɝn/ v
minachten versmaden
(ambitransitive) To reject disdainfully; contemn; scorn.

spurt /spɜːt/ /spɝt/ spurts n
losbarsting opwelling sprint
A brief gush, as of liquid spurting from an orifice or a cut/wound.

spurt /spɜːt/ /spɝt/ v
sprinten
(intransitive) To make a strong effort for a short period of time.

sputnik /ˈspʊtnɪk/ /ˈspʌtnɪk/ sputniks n
spoetnik
(historical) Any of a series of Soviet robotic space satellites, especially the first one in 1957.

spy /spaɪ/ spies n
spion spionne
A person who secretly watches and examines the actions of other individuals or organizations and gathers information on them (usually to gain an advantage).

spy /spaɪ/ v
spioneren bespieden
(intransitive) To act as a spy.

spy satellite spy satellites n
spionagesatelliet
An artificial space satellite used for reconnaissance or intelligence gathering.

spyglass spyglasses n
verrekijker
A small portable telescope.

spyware n
spyware
(Internet) Programs that surreptitiously monitor and report the actions of a computer user. [from 1990s]

squabble /ˈskwɑːbl/ /ˈskwɒbl/ squabbles n
gekrakeel
A minor fight or argument.

squacco /ˈskwækoʊ/ /ˈskwækəʊ/ squaccos n
ralreiger
A species of pond heron, Ardeola ralloides, which is small, and brown and white in colour; it is found in Asia, Northern Africa, and Southern Europe. [from mid 18th c.]

squadron /ˈskwɒd.ɹən/ squadrons n
eskadron
(military, historical, army) A body of cavalry comprising two companies or troops, averaging from one hundred and twenty to two hundred soldiers.
eskader
(military, navy) A detachment of vessels employed on any particular service or station, under the command of the senior officer
(military, air force) A tactical air force unit; consists of at least two flights; multiple squadrons make up a group or wing (depending on particular air force).

squall /ˈskwɔːl/ squalls n
windstoot
(often, nautical) A sudden storm, as found in a squall line.

squall /ˈskwɔːl/ v
krijsen schreeuwen
To cry or wail loudly.

squalor /ˈskwɑlɚ/ /ˈskwɒlə(ɹ)/ squalors n
miserabele omstandigheden weerzinwekkende vuiligheid
Filthiness and degradation, as from neglect or poverty

squander /ˈskwɑn.dɚ/ /ˈskwɒnd.ə/ [ˈskwɒnd.ə] [ˈskʷɑn.dɚ] v
verkwisten verspillen verbrassen verkwanselen
To waste, lavish, splurge; to spend lavishly or profusely; to dissipate.

square /skweə(ɹ)/ /skweː(ɹ)/ /skwɛə(ɹ)/ /skwɛəɹ/ /skwɛː(ɹ)/ /skwɪə(ɹ)/ squarer squarest adj
vierkant vierkante
Shaped like a square (the polygon).
vierkante vierkant
Used in the names of units of area formed by multiplying a unit of length by itself.

square /skweə(ɹ)/ /skweː(ɹ)/ /skwɛə(ɹ)/ /skwɛəɹ/ /skwɛː(ɹ)/ /skwɪə(ɹ)/ squares n
veld
A cell in a grid.
vierkant plein plaats markt
(printing) A certain number of lines, forming a portion of a column, nearly square; used chiefly in reckoning the prices of advertisements in newspapers.
winkelhaak
An L- or T-shaped tool used to place objects or draw lines at right angles.
plein plaats markt
An open space or park, often in the center of a town, not necessarily square in shape, often containing trees, seating and other features pleasing to the eye.
kwadraat tweede macht vierkant
(mathematics) The product of a number or quantity multiplied by itself; the second power of a number, value, term or expression.
hekje
(British) The symbol # on a telephone; hash.

square /skweə(ɹ)/ /skweː(ɹ)/ /skwɛə(ɹ)/ /skwɛəɹ/ /skwɛː(ɹ)/ /skwɪə(ɹ)/ v
kwadrateren tot de tweede macht verheffen
(transitive, mathematics) Of a value, term, or expression, to multiply by itself; to raise to the second power.
oplossen
To accord or agree exactly; to be consistent with; to suit; to fit.

square bracket square brackets n
blokhaak blokhaakje vierkant haakje vierkante haak
Either of a pair of symbols, [ ], used for various purposes, e.g. to enclose text inserted or replaced by an editor, and to indicate various mathematical operations.

square centimeter square centimeters n
vierkante centimeter
(American spelling) A unit of area equal to that of a square of sides 1 centimeter.

square kilometre square kilometres n
vierkante kilometer
Standard unit of area, symbol km2, equal to the area of a square whose sides are one kilometre long; 106 square metres.

square matrix square matrices square matrixes n
vierkante matrix
(linear algebra) A matrix having the same number of rows as columns.

square metre square metres n
vierkante meter
(British spelling) A standard unit of area equal to the area of a square whose sides are one metre long (that is, an area one meter square) Symbol: m2

square number square numbers n
kwadraatgetal perfect vierkant
(mathematics) Any integer which is the product of some integer with the integer itself.

square root square roots n
vierkantswortel wortel
(mathematics) The number which, when squared, yields another number.

square sail square sails n
razeil
(nautical) A sail bent to a horizontal yard set athwartships.

square wave square waves n
blokgolf
(maths, engineering, signal processing) A function or waveform that alternates regularly and instantaneously between two levels.

squared adj
kwadraat
(mathematics) Raised to the second power.

squash /skwɑʃ/ /skwɒʃ/ /skwɔɹʃ/ /skwɔʃ/ squashes n
squash
(uncountable) A sport played in a walled court with a soft rubber ball and bats like tennis racquets.
(slang, professional wrestling) An extremely one-sided, usually short, match.

squash /skwɑʃ/ /skwɒʃ/ /skwɔɹʃ/ /skwɔʃ/ v
samenpersen
(transitive) To suppress; to force into submission.

squash court squash courts n
squashbaan
A four-walled court used for playing squash.

squash player squash players n
squasher
Someone who competes in the sport of squash, especially at a professional level.

squat /skwɑt/ /skwɒt/ /skwɔt/ squatter squattest adj
gedrongen
Relatively short or low, and thick or broad.
gehurkt ineengedoken
Sitting on one's heels; sitting close to the ground; cowering or crouching.

squat /skwɑt/ /skwɒt/ /skwɔt/ squats n
hurken
A position assumed by bending deeply at the knees while resting on one's feet.
kraakpand
A building occupied without permission, as practiced by a squatter.

squat /skwɑt/ /skwɒt/ /skwɔt/ v
hurken kniebuigen kraken
To sit close to the ground; to stoop, or lie close to the ground, for example to escape observation.

squatter /ˈskwɑtɚ/ /ˈskwɒtə/ squatters n
kraakster kraker occupant
One who occupies a building or land without title or permission. [From 1788.]

squawk /skwoːk/ /skwɑk/ /skwɔk/ /skwɔːk/ squawks n
gekrijs schreeuw
A shrill noise, especially made by a voice or bird; a yell, scream, or call.

squawk /skwoːk/ /skwɑk/ /skwɔk/ /skwɔːk/ v
krijsen snerpen
To make a squawking noise; to yell, scream, or call out shrilly.

squeak /skwiːk/ v
piepen
(intransitive) To emit a short, high-pitched sound.

squeaky wheel system squeaky wheel systems n
piepsysteem

squeal /skwil/ /skwiːl/ v
krijsen snierken
(intransitive, slang) To give sensitive information about someone to a third party; to rat on someone.

squeamish /ˈskwiːmɪʃ/ more squeamish most squeamish adj
kleinzerig snel misselijk teergevoelig
Easily shocked, sickened or frightened; tending to be nauseated or nervous; oversensitive.

squeegee /skwiːˈd͡ʒiː/ /ˈskwiˌd͡ʒi/ /ˈskwiːd͡ʒiː/ squeegees n
aftrekker ruitenwisser
(nautical) A long-handled tool used on ships for swabbing the decks and spreading protective coatings. [1844]
rakel
(printing) A tool used to force the ink through the stencil in silk-screen printing.

squeegee /skwiːˈd͡ʒiː/ /ˈskwiˌd͡ʒi/ /ˈskwiːd͡ʒiː/ v
aftrekken
(ambitransitive) To use a squeegee. [1883]

squeeze /skwiːz/ v
knijpen drukken klemmen persen
(transitive) To apply pressure to from two or more sides at once.
drukken persen
(ambitransitive) To fit into a tight place.

squeeze out v
uitknijpen uitpersen
(transitive) Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see squeeze,‎ out.

squelch /ˈskwɛlt͡ʃ/ v
smoren
(transitive, US) To halt, stop, eliminate, stamp out, or put down, often suddenly or by force.
ploeteren
(intransitive, British) To walk or step through a substance such as mud.

squib /skwɪb/ squibs n
lont
A similar device used to ignite an explosive or launch a rocket, etc.

squib /skwɪb/ v
ploffen
To make a sound like a small explosion.

squicky /ˈskwɪk.i/ squickier squickiest adj
beikes eikes jakkes vies
(slang) Engendering a feeling of disgust, distaste, nausea or revulsion, but without a judgment regarding the rightness or wrongness of the stimulus.

squid /skwɪd/ squid squids n
inktvis pijlinktvis
Any of several carnivorous marine cephalopod mollusks, of the order Teuthida, having a mantle, eight arms, and a pair of tentacles
A fishhook with a piece of bright lead, bone, or other substance fastened on its shank to imitate a squid.
(US, military, slang, mildly, pejorative) A sailor in the Navy.
(UK, slang, humorous, rare) A quid; one pound sterling.

squiggly /ˈskwɪɡli/ squigglier squiggliest adj
kronkelend
(informal) Not straight; wavy and irregular.

squint /skwɪnt/ squints n
gluren
An expression in which the eyes are partly closed.
scheelkijken
The look of eyes which are turned in different directions, as in strabismus.

squint /skwɪnt/ v
gluren ogen dichtknijpen
(intransitive) To look with the eyes partly closed, as in bright sunlight, or as a threatening expression.
loensen
(intransitive) To look or glance sideways.
scheelkijken
(intransitive) To look with, or have eyes that are turned in different directions; to suffer from strabismus.

squinter squinters n
schele
One who squints.

squire /ˈskwaɪə/ /ˈskwaɪɚ/ squires n
schildknaap
A shield-bearer or armor-bearer who attended a knight.

squirearchy squirearchies n
landadel
The landowning gentry.

squirm /skwɜːm/ /skwɝm/ v
wriemelen wringen
To twist one's body with snakelike motions.
wriemelen
To twist in discomfort, especially from shame or embarrassment.
ontwijken
To evade a question, an interviewer etc.

squirrel /ˈskwɝl/ /ˈskwɝl̩/ /ˈskwɝəl/ /ˈskwɪɹl̩/ /ˈskwɪɹəl/ /ˈskwʌɹəl/ squirrels n
eekhoorn eekhoorntje
Any of the rodents of the family Sciuridae distinguished by their large bushy tail.

squirrel monkey squirrel monkeys n
doodshoofdaapje
(zoology, primatology) Any of several small New World monkeys, of the genus Saimiri, that live in Central and South America.

squirt /skwɜːt/ /skwɝt/ v
spuiten

squirt gun squirt guns n
waterpistool
A toy gun used to shoot water.

squits n
buikloop diarree
(plural only, British, colloquial) diarrhoea.

stab /stæb/ stabs n
steek
An act of stabbing or thrusting with an object.
steekwond
A wound made by stabbing.
poging
(informal) An attempt.
aanval kritiek
Criticism.

stab /stæb/ v
steken
(transitive) To pierce or to wound (somebody) with a (usually pointed) tool or weapon, especially a knife or dagger.
(intransitive) To recklessly hit with the tip of a (usually pointed) object, such as a weapon or finger (often used with at).
(intransitive) To cause a sharp, painful sensation (often used with at).

stab in the back stabs in the back n
dolksteek
An act of betrayal or treachery.

stabbing /ˈstæb.ɪŋ/ stabbings n
steekpartij
An incident in which a person is stabbed.

stability /stəˈbɪlɪti/ [stəˈbɪlɪɾi] stabilities n
stabiliteit
The condition of being stable or in equilibrium, and thus resistant to change.

stable /ˈsteɪb(ə)l/ /ˈsteɪbl̩/ more stable most stable stabler stablest adj
stabiel
Relatively unchanging, steady, permanent; firmly fixed or established; consistent; not easily moved, altered, or destroyed.

stable /ˈsteɪb(ə)l/ /ˈsteɪbl̩/ stables n
stal paardenstal
A building, wing or dependency set apart and adapted for lodging and feeding (and training) ungulates, especially horses.

stable /ˈsteɪb(ə)l/ /ˈsteɪbl̩/ v
stallen
(transitive) To put or keep (an animal) in a stable.

stable boy stable boys n
staljongen
A boy or young man who attends in a stable.

stably more stably most stably adv
stabiel
In a stable manner.

stack /stæk/ stacks n
stapel
A pile of similar objects, each directly on top of the last.
stapelgeheugen
(computing, often with "the") A stack data structure stored in main memory that is manipulated during machine language procedure call related instructions.

stack /stæk/ v
opstapelen stapelen
(transitive) To arrange in a stack, or to add to an existing stack.
arrangeren bedrieglijk beramen vals schikken
(transitive, card games) To arrange the cards in a deck in a particular manner, especially for cheating.

stadion stadia stadions n
stadion
(historical) A Greek unit of distance based on standardized footraces, equivalent to about 185.4 metres.

stadium /ˈsteɪ.di.əm/ stadia stadiums n
stadion
A venue where sporting events are held.
An Ancient Greek racecourse, especially, the Olympic course for foot races.

stadtholder /ˈstadˌhəʊldə/ /ˈstatˌhəʊldə/ /ˈstædˌhoʊldɚ/ /ˈstætˌhoʊldɚ/ stadtholders n
stadhouder
(historical) The chief magistrate, then later, hereditary chief of state of the Dutch Republic.

stadtholderess stadtholderesses n
stadhoudster

staff /stæf/ /stɑːf/ [staf] [steəf] [stäːf] [stæf] [stɐːf] [stɑːf] [stɛəf] staff staffs staves n
staf
(plural staffs or staves) A long, straight, thick wooden rod or stick, especially one used to assist in walking.
notenbalk balk
(music, plural staffs or staves) A series of horizontal lines on which musical notes are written; a stave.
personeel medewerkers
(engineering) An arbor, as of a wheel or a pinion of a watch.

staffroom staffrooms n
personeelskamer
A room set aside for the use of staff.

stag /stæɡ/ stags n
hertenbok
(countable) An adult male deer, especially a red deer.

stag beetle stag beetles n
vliegend hert
Any of numerous large beetles of the family Lucanidae, the males having elaborate mandibles resembling the antlers of a stag
especially, the largest beetle in the UK, of species Lucanus cervus.

stage /steɪd͡ʒ/ stages n
etappe fase stadium
A phase.
toneel podium
(by extension) One of the portions of a device (such as a rocket or thermonuclear weapon) which are used or activated in a particular order, one after another.
(video games) A level; one of the sequential areas making up the game.
(geology) The succession of rock strata laid down in a single age on the geologic time scale.
trap
(electronics) The number of an electronic circuit’s block, such as a filter, an amplifier, etc.

stage /steɪd͡ʒ/ v
opvoeren
(transitive) To produce on a stage, to perform a play.
ensceneren
To demonstrate in a deceptive manner.

stage fright n
plankenkoorts
(uncountable) A state of nervousness about performing some action in front of a group of people, on or off of a stage; nerves; a lack of self-assurance before an audience.

stage manager stage managers n
toneelmeester
A person responsible for the organization of a stage production, and who is in charge of the stage during the performance

stage race stage races n
etappekoers rittenwedstrijd
(cycle racing) A multi-day cycle race consisting of a series of separate races (called stages) of various types (road races, criteriums, time trials) usually held one stage per day and all linked together by the general classification (GC).

stage-coach /ˈsteɪdʒ.koʊtʃ/ /ˈsteɪdʒ.kəʊtʃ/ stage-coaches n
diligence postkoets
(historical) A horse-drawn coach that runs routinely between two destinations to transport passengers and mail.

staged more staged most staged adj
geënsceneerd
Intended for the stage as in a theater.

stagflation /stæɡˈfleɪʃən/ stagflations n
stagflatie
(economics) Inflation accompanied by stagnant growth, unemployment or recession.

stagger /ˈstæɡə/ /ˈstæɡɚ/ staggers n
wankel
An unsteady movement of the body in walking or standing as if one were about to fall; a reeling motion.

stagger /ˈstæɡə/ /ˈstæɡɚ/ v
wankelen waggelen
(intransitive) In standing or walking, to sway from one side to the other as if about to fall; to stand or walk unsteadily; to reel or totter.
twijfelen
(transitive) To cause to doubt and waver; to make to hesitate; to make less steady or confident; to shock.

stagnation /stæɡˈneɪʃən/ stagnations n
stagnatie
Inactivity.

staid /sted/ /steɪd/ staider staidest adj
formeel

stain /steɪn/ stains n
vlek
A discolored spot or area caused by spillage or other contact with certain fluids or substances.

stain /steɪn/ v
vlek
verkleuren
(transitive) To discolor, as by spilling or other contact with a fluid or substance.
(intransitive) To become stained; to take a stain.
To cause to seem inferior or soiled by comparison.
bevlekken bezoedelen
To taint or tarnish someone's character or reputation
beitsen
To coat a surface with a stain

stained glass stained glasses n
gebrandschilderd glas glas in lood
Glass that has been coloured, either by painting or by fusing pigments into its structure.

stainless adj
roestvrij
Describing an alloy that is resistant to corrosion and discoloration.

stair /stɛə/ /stɛɚ/ stairs n
trap
A series of steps; a staircase.

staircase /ˈstɛɹˌkeɪs/ staircases n
trap
A flight of stairs; a stairway.

stairs /ˈstɛəz/ /ˈstɛɹz/ n
trap
A contiguous set of steps connecting two floors.

stairwell stairwells n
trappenhuis
A shaft in a multi-story building enclosing a stairway or staircase.

stake /steɪk/ stakes n
staak paal
A piece of wood or other material, usually long and slender, pointed at one end so as to be easily driven into the ground as a marker or a support or stay.
aandeel
A share or interest in a business or a given situation.

stake out v
afbakenen
(transitive) To mark off the limits by stakes

stakeholder /ˈsteɪkˌhoʊl.dɚ/ /ˈsteɪkˌhəʊl.də/ /ˈstæɪkˌhəʉl.də/ stakeholders n
belanghebbende
(business) A person or organisation with a legitimate interest in a given situation, action or enterprise.

stakeout stakeouts n
surveillance
The act of watching a location and/or people, generally covertly.

stalactite /stəˈlækˌtaɪt/ /ˈstæl.əkˌtaɪt/ stalactites n
druipsteen druipsteenpegel
(geology) A secondary mineral deposit of calcium carbonate or another mineral, in shapes similar to icicles, that hangs from the roof of a cave.

stalagmite /stəˈlæɡˌmaɪt/ /ˈstæl.əɡˌmaɪt/ stalagmites n
druipsteen druipsteenkegel
(geology) A secondary mineral deposit of calcium carbonate or other mineral, in shapes similar to icicles, that lies on the ground of a cave.

stale /steɪl/ staler stalest adj
muf oudbakken vervallen brak oud ouderwets
No longer fresh, new, or interesting, in reference to ideas and immaterial things; clichéd, hackneyed, dated.

stalemate /ˈsteɪlmeɪt/ stalemates n
pat patstelling
(chess) The state in which the player to move is not in check but has no legal moves, resulting in a draw.

stalk /stɑk/ /stɔk/ /stɔːk/ stalks n
stengel steel halm
The stem or main axis of a plant, which supports the seed-carrying parts.

stalk /stɑk/ /stɔk/ /stɔːk/ v
besluipen
stalken
(transitive) To (try to) follow or contact someone constantly, often resulting in harassment.Wp

stalker stalkers n
stalker
A person who secretly follows someone, sometimes with unlawful intentions.

stalking /ˈstɔːkɪŋ/ stalkings n
stalking
The crime of following or harassing another person, causing him or her to fear death or injury.

stall /stɑl/ /stɔl/ /stɔːl/ stalls n
cabine
A very small room used for a shower or a toilet.

stall /stɑl/ /stɔl/ /stɔːl/ v
stallen
(transitive) To put (an animal, etc.) in a stall.
afslaan
(transitive) To cause to stop making progress; to hinder; to slow down; to delay or forestall.
overtrekken
(transitive, aviation) To cause to exceed the critical angle of attack, resulting in loss of lift.

stallion /ˈstæli.ən/ /ˈstæljən/ stallions n
hengst
An adult male horse.
hengst dekhengst
A male horse kept primarily as a stud.
dekhengst
A very virile and sexually-inclined man or (rarely) woman.

stalwart /ˈstɑl-/ /ˈstɒl-/ /ˈstɔl.wɚt/ /ˈstɔːl.wət/ more stalwart most stalwart adj
robuust stevig
Firmly or solidly built.
moedig vastberaden
Courageous.

stalwart /ˈstɑl-/ /ˈstɒl-/ /ˈstɔl.wɚt/ /ˈstɔːl.wət/ stalwarts n
robuuste stevige
One who has a strong build.
onverzettelijke standvastige
One who firmly supports a cause.
trouwe aanhanger
One who is dependable.

stamen /ˈsteɪ.mən/ stamens stamina n
meeldraad
(botany) In flowering plants, the structure in a flower that produces pollen, typically consisting of an anther and a filament.

stammer /ˈstæmə/ /ˈstæmɚ/ v
stotteren hakkelen
(transitive) To utter with a stammer, or with timid hesitancy.

stammering stammerings n
gestamel gestotter

stamp /stæmp/ v
stampen
(intransitive) To step quickly and heavily, once or repeatedly.

stamp collector stamp collectors n
postzegelverzamelaar filatelist
A person who takes part in stamp collecting.

stamp out /stamp aʊt/ v
uitroeien
(transitive) To get rid of totally; to eradicate.

stampede /stæmˈpid/ /stæmˈpiːd/ stampedes n
stormloop
A wild, headlong running away or scamper of a number of animals, usually caused by fright.

stamper /ˈstæmpə/ /ˈstæmpɚ/ stampers n
stempelaar
One who stamps.

stamping ground stamping grounds n
geliefkoosde plaats vaste stek
A habitually frequented place; a haunt or hangout.

stance /staːns/ /stæns/ /stɑːns/ [stɐːns] [stɛəns] [stɛːns] stances n
houding
The manner, pose, or posture in which one stands.
opinie standpunt
One's opinion or point of view.

stanch /stæn(t)ʃ/ /stɑːn(t)ʃ/ v
stelpen
To stop the flow of (blood); also, to stop (a wound) from bleeding.

stanchion /ˈstænʃən/ /ˈstɑːnʃən/ stanchions n
paal post
A vertical pole, post, or support.
afsluiting
A framework of such posts, used to secure or confine cattle.

stand /stænd/ [steənd] stands n
positie
A defensive position or effort.
standplaats standpunt
A resolute, unwavering position; firm opinion; action for a purpose in the face of opposition.
sokkel staander statief
A device to hold something upright or aloft.
bosschage
A particular grove or other group of trees or shrubs.
kraam stand
A small building, booth, or stage, as in a bandstand or hamburger stand.
standplaats
A designated spot where someone or something may stand or wait.

stand /stænd/ [steənd] v
opstaan
(intransitive) To rise to one’s feet; to stand up.
staan
(intransitive, copulative) To support oneself on the feet in an erect position.
(intransitive) To be placed in an upright or vertical orientation.
(intransitive, copulative) To maintain one's ground; to be acquitted; not to fail or yield; to be safe.
(intransitive, followed by to + infinitive) To be positioned to gain or lose.
stellen neerzetten overeind zetten
(intransitive, copulative) To maintain an invincible or permanent attitude; to be fixed, steady, or firm; to take a position in resistance or opposition.
verdragen uitstaan
(intransitive, copulative, obsolete) To be in some particular state; to have essence or being; to be; to consist.
doorstaan weerstaan
(transitive) To undergo; withstand; hold up.

stand for v
staan voor
(idiomatic) To mean; to symbolize; to represent
voorstaan
To advocate, to support

stand in for v
vervangen
(idiomatic, transitive) To replace; to act as a double or substitute for.

stand on one's own two feet v
op eigen benen staan
(idiomatic) To be independent and self-sufficient; to survive without any help.

stand one's ground v
stand houden
To hold a position in battle.

stand the test of time v
de tand des tijds doorstaan
(idiomatic) To remain useful or valued over a long period of time; to last a long time.

stand up v
opstaan
(intransitive) To rise from a lying or sitting position.
rechtstellen rechtzetten stellen zetten
(transitive) To bring something up and set it into a standing position; to set something up.
de kat sturen in de kou laten staan
(transitive, idiomatic) (stand someone up) To avoid a prearranged meeting, especially a date, with (a person) without prior notification; to jilt or shirk.

stand up for v
opkomen voor
(transitive) To speak or act in support or defense of (a person, a cause, a belief, or the like).

standard /ˈstændəd/ /ˈstændəɹd/ [ˈsteəndɚd] more standard most standard adj
standaard
Falling within an accepted range of size, amount, power, quality, etc.

standard /ˈstændəd/ /ˈstændəɹd/ [ˈsteəndɚd] standards n
standaard
A level of quality or attainment.
The flag or ensign carried by a military unit.
standaard maatstaf
Something used as a measure for comparative evaluations; a model.

standard deviation standard deviations n
standaardafwijking standaarddeviatie
(statistics) A measure of how spread out data values are around the mean, defined as the square root of the variance. Represented with the Greek letter σ.

standard gravity standard gravities n
standaardzwaartekracht
A measure of the nominal gravitational acceleration of an object in a vacuum near the surface of the Earth, defined by standard as 9.80665 m/s2.

standard language standard languages n
standaardtaal
(sociolinguistics) A language that has a standard form as one of its varieties; a language that has undergone standardization.

standard rose standard roses n
stamroos

standard time n
standaardtijd
Time as measured by synchronizing clocks in different geographical locations within a time zone to the same time, rather than using the local meridian, as in local mean time or solar time.

standing /ˈstændɪŋ/ adj
stilstaand
Erect, not cut down.
Performed from an erect position.
Remaining in force or status.
Stagnant; not moving or flowing.
Not transitory; not liable to fade or vanish; lasting.
Not movable; fixed.

standing army standing armies n
staand leger
A professional permanent army composed of full-time career soldiers, and not disbanded during times of peace.

standing committee standing committees n
vaste commissie
An established parliamentary or congressional committee to which all proposed legislation, messages, petitions, memorials and other matters regarding a defined scope of subjects get referred to and then returned to parliament or congress along with a recommended measure.

standing order standing orders n
domiciliëring
(banking) Transfer of a fixed amount from one bank account to another at fixed intervals (e.g. monthly bill payment)

standing ovation standing ovations n
staande ovatie
Enthusiastic applause given by people who rise from a sitting position.

standpoint /ˈstændpɔɪnt/ standpoints n
standpunt uitgangspunt
Point of view; perspective

standstill standstills n
stilstand
Complete immobility; halt.

stanza /ˈstænzə/ stanzas n
stanza
A unit of a poem, written or printed as a paragraph; equivalent to a verse.

staple /ˈsteɪ.pəl/ staples n
niet
A wire fastener used to secure stacks of paper by penetrating all the sheets and curling around.
A wire fastener used to secure something else by penetrating and curling.
kram
A U-shaped metal fastener, used to attach fence wire or other material to posts or structures.
basisbenodigdheid basisvoedsel
A basic or essential supply.
haak
One of a set of U-shaped metal rods hammered into a structure, such as a piling or wharf, which serve as a ladder.

staple /ˈsteɪ.pəl/ v
nieten
(transitive) To secure with a staple.

stapler /ˈsteɪplə/ /ˈsteɪplɚ/ staplers n
nietapparaat nietmachine nieter
A device which binds together sheets of paper by driving a thin metal staple through the sheets and simultaneously folding over the ends of the staple against the back surface of the paper.

star /staː(ɹ)/ /stɑɹ/ /stɑː(ɹ)/ stars n
ster
(geometry) A concave polygon with regular, pointy protrusions and indentations, usually with four, five, or six points.
(acting) An actor in a leading role.
A symbol used to rate hotels, films, etc. with a higher number of stars denoting better quality.
A simple dance, or part of a dance, where a group of four dancers each put their right or left hand in the middle and turn around in a circle. You call them right-hand stars or left-hand stars, depending on the hand which is in the middle.
A composition of combustible matter used in the heading of rockets, in mines, etc., which, exploding in the air, presents a starlike appearance.
ster vedette
An exceptionally talented or famous person, often in a specific field; a celebrity.
sterretje ster
(printing) An asterisk (*) or symbol (★).

star anise star anises n
steranijs
A plant, Illicium verum, used primarily for its star-shaped seed which resembles anise in scent and flavor, and which is used as a spice. Valued for its decorative shape as well as its flavor. Also used commercially as a source of shikimic acid for the production of Tamiflu.

star chart star charts n
sterrenkaart
A radar chart.

star cluster star clusters n
sterrenhoop
(astronomy) A group of gravitationally bound stars and other material (such as nebulae and planets), conventionally with one generation of similarly aged stars from the same pre-stellar nebula.

star fruit star fruits n
carambola
The fruit of the carambola tree, Averrhoa carambola.

star-of-Bethlehem n
vogelmelk
Any of the genus Ornithogalum of perennial plants mostly native to southern Europe and southern Africa, with clusters of typically white star-shaped flowers.

starboard /ˈstaː.bəd/ /ˈstɑɹ.bɚd/ /ˈstɑː.bəd/ starboards n
stuurboord
The righthand side of a ship, boat or aircraft when facing the front, or fore or bow. Used to unambiguously refer to directions according to the sides of the vessel, rather than those of a crew member or object.

starch /stɑɹt͡ʃ/ /stɑːt͡ʃ/ adj
precies rigide stijf
Stiff; precise; rigid.

starch /stɑɹt͡ʃ/ /stɑːt͡ʃ/ starches n
zetmeel
(nutrition, countable) Carbohydrates, as with grain and potato based foods.
zetmeel stijfsel
(countable) Any of various starch-like substances used as a laundry stiffener.

stardom /ˈstɑɹdəm/ stardoms n
sterrendom
The status or position of a performer acknowledged to be a star; fame; celebrity.

stardust /ˈstɑɹˌdʌst/ /ˈstɑːdʌst/ stardusts n
sterrenstof
Small fragments of dust-like material found in space; specifically, a type of cosmic dust that formed from cooling gases ejected from presolar stars, which was then incorporated into the cloud from which the Solar System condensed.

stare /stɛə(ɹ)/ /stɛɚ/ v
staren
(intransitive, followed by "at") To look fixedly (at something).
(intransitive, obsolete) To stand out; to project; to bristle.

starfish /ˈstɑː(ɹ)fɪʃ/ starfish starfishes n
zeester
Any of various asteroids or other echinoderms (not in fact fish) with usually five arms, many of which eat bivalves or corals by everting their stomach.

stark /stɑɹk/ /stɑːk/ starker starkest adj
sterk
(poetic, literary, or, archaic) Strong; vigorous; powerful.

starkers /ˈstɑɹkɚz/ /ˈstɑːkəz/ adj
spiernaakt moedernaakt puitebloot
(chiefly, British, slang) Completely nude.

starling /ˈstɑɹlɪŋ/ /ˈstɑːlɪŋ/ starlings n
spreeuw
A family, Sturnidae, of passerine birds.

start /stɑɹt/ /stɑːt/ starts n
start begin aanvang
The beginning of an activity.
startlijn start
The beginning point of a race, a board game, etc.

start /stɑɹt/ /stɑːt/ v
beginnen
To put or raise (a question, an objection); to put forward (a subject for discussion).
starten beginnen aanvangen opschrikken
(transitive) To disturb and cause to move suddenly; to startle; to alarm; to rouse; to cause to flee or fly.

start up /stɑɹˈtʌp/ /stɑːˈtʌp/ v
opstarten
(transitive) To commence the operation of; to activate; to launch.

starter /ˈstɑɹ.tɚ/ /ˈstɑː.tə(ɹ)/ [ˈstɑɹ.ɾɚ] starters n
voorgerecht voorafje
The first course of a meal, consisting of a small, usually savoury, dish.

starting point starting points n
beginpunt
(sometimes, figurative) The place where a journey starts.
uitgangspunt
The first steps when commencing an activity.

startle /ˈstɑɹt(ə)l/ /ˈstɑːt(ə)l/ v
schrikken
(intransitive) To move suddenly, or be excited, on feeling alarm; to start.
laten schrikken verschrikken
(transitive) To excite by sudden alarm, surprise, or apprehension; to frighten suddenly and not seriously; to alarm; to surprise.

startled /ˈstɑɹt.l̩d/ /ˈstɑːt.l̩d/ more startled most startled adj
geschrokken
Surprised and slightly frightened.

startup /ˈstɑɹtˌʌp/ [ˈstɑɹɾˌʌp] startups n
opstart opstarting
The act or process of starting a process or machine.
startup
A new company or organization or business venture designed for rapid growth.

starvation /stɑɹˈveɪʃən/ /stɑːˈveɪʃən/ starvations n
uithongering
A condition of severe suffering due to a lack of nutrition.

starvation wage starvation wages n
hongerloon

starve /stɑɹv/ /stɑːv/ v
verhongeren sterven van de honger
(intransitive) To die because of lack of food or of not eating.
rammelen sterven van de honger
(intransitive) To be very hungry.
uithongeren
(transitive) To deprive of nourishment or of some vital component.

starved more starved most starved adj
uitgehongerd
(colloquial, hyperbole, emphatic) Extremely hungry.

stash /stæʃ/ v
opbergen opslaan verstoppen
To hide or store away for later use.

stasis /ˈsteɪsɪs/ /ˈstæ-/ stases n
stabiliteit stase
(figurative) Inactivity; a freezing, or state of motionlessness.

statal adj
statelijk
(dated) Pertaining to a State of the American Union, in contrast to the federal government.
Relating to a state.
(linguistics) Pertaining to a word or word form (such as a passive verb or a modifier) or other linguistic element that denotes a state rather than an action or process.

state /steɪt/ states n
staat
Any sovereign polity; a national or city-state government.
A political division of a federation retaining a notable degree of autonomy, as in the United States, Mexico, Nigeria, or India.
toestand staat
(anthropology) A society larger than a tribe. A society large enough to form a state in the sense of a government.

state /steɪt/ v
verklaren
(transitive) To declare to be a fact.
bekendmaken
(transitive) To make known.

state capitalism state capitalisms n
staatskapitalisme
The form of capitalism where for-profit commercial activities are undertaken by the state; either via corporatized government agencies, or via ownership or control of nominally private organizations.

state of affairs states of affairs n
situatie stand van zaken toestand
(idiomatic) A specific situation; a set of circumstances.

state of emergency states of emergency n
noodtoestand
A governmental decree declaring such situation.
The status quo following such declaration.

state of matter states of matter n
aggregatietoestand
(sciences) Any of the different phases of matter whose properties are dependent on the motions and forces of the molecules of which they are composed.

state of siege states of siege n
krijgswet staat van beleg
(law) An exceptional legal condition in which constitutional limits on the powers of the government are suspended, usually owing to military necessity and implying martial law.

state religion state religions n
staatsgodsdienst
A religious body or creed officially endorsed by the state.

state secret state secrets n
staatsgeheim
Information which pertains to the affairs of a country and access to which is restricted by the government.

state the obvious v
een open deur intrappen

state visit state visits n
staatsbezoek
A formal visit by a head of state or a cabinet minister to another nation.

state-owned enterprise state-owned enterprises n
staatsbedrijf
A commercial business wholly or partly owned and operated by a government.

stateless adj
staatloos stateloos
(legal) Without a state or nationality; not subject to any state.

stately /ˈsteɪtli/ statelier stateliest adj
statig
(of people) Worthy of respect; dignified, regal.

statement /ˈsteɪtm(ə)nt/ /ˈsteɪtmənt/ statements n
verklaring bemerking opmerking
A declaration or remark.
verklaring stellingname
A presentation of opinion or position.
uittreksel
(finance) A document that summarizes financial activity.
instructie verklaring
(computing) An instruction in a computer program, especially one that returns no value, as opposed to a function call.

statesman /ˈsteɪtsmən/ statesmen n
staatsman
A man who is a leader in national or international affairs.

statesmanship statesmanships n
staatsmanschap
The skill of being a good statesman, the ability to perform well in political office.

static /ˈstæt.ɪk/ [ˈstæɾ.ɪk] statics n
statisch

statics n
statica
(physics) The branch of mechanics concerned with forces in static equilibrium

station /ˈsteɪʃən/ stations n
station halte
A place where one performs a task or where one is on call to perform a task.

station /ˈsteɪʃən/ v
posteren
(usually passive) To put in place to perform a task.

station wagon station wagons n
stationwagen
(US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, automotive) A body style for cars in which the roof is extended rearward to produce an enclosed area in the position and serving the function of the boot (trunk) of a sedan / saloon.

stationary /ˈsteɪʃ(ə)n(ə)ɹi/ /ˈsteɪʃəˌnɛɹi/ adj
stationair stilstaand
Not moving.
onverzettelijk
Incapable of being moved.
onveranderlijk
Unchanging.

stationary point stationary points n
stationair punt
(mathematics) A point on a curve where the gradient is zero. This point can be a maximum, a minimum, or a point of inflection.

stationery /ˈsteɪʃ(ə)n(ə)ɹi/ /ˈsteɪʃənɛɹi/ stationeries n
schrijfbenodigdheden schrijfgerei
Writing materials, envelopes, office materials.

stationing stationings n
stationering
the putting in a place to perform military duty

statism /ˈsteɪdɪzm/ /ˈsteɪdɪzəm/ /ˈsteɪtɪzm/ /ˈsteɪtɪzəm/ statisms n
etatisme
(often, _, pejorative) The belief that most or all political power should be centralized in national governments.

statistical /stəˈtɪs.tɪ.kəl/ [stəˈtɪs.tɪ.kl̩] more statistical most statistical adj
statistisch
Of or pertaining to statistics.

statistical inference statistical inferences n
statistische inferentie
(statistics) Drawing conclusions about a population from a random sample drawn from it, or, more generally, about a random process from its observed behavior during a finite period of time.

statistically /stəˈtɪs.tɪ.kli/ /stəˈtɪs.tɪ.kə.li/ [stəˈtɪs.tɪ.kl̩.i] adv
statistisch gezien
In a statistical way.

statistics /stəˈtɪstɪks/ n
statistiek
A discipline, principally within applied mathematics, concerned with the systematic study of the collection, presentation, analysis, and interpretation of data.
A systematic collection of data on measurements or observations, often related to demographic information such as population counts, incomes, population counts at different ages, etc.

stative verb stative verbs n
statief werkwoord

statue /ˈstæt.juː/ /ˈstæt͡ʃ.uː/ /ˈstæt͡ʃu/ statues n
standbeeld
A three-dimensional work of art, usually representing a person or animal, usually created by sculpting, carving, molding, or casting.

statuette /ˌstætjuˈɛt/ /ˌstætʃuˈɛt/ statuettes n
beeldje
A small statue, usually a figure much less than life size, especially when of marble or bronze, or of plaster or clay as a preparation for the marble or bronze, as distinguished from a figure in terra cotta etc.

status /ˈsteɪ.təs/ /ˈsteː.təs/ /ˈstæt.əs/ /ˈstɛː.təs/ [ˈstæɾ.əs] status statuses n
status
A person’s condition, position or standing relative to that of others.
A situation or state of affairs.
aanzien
Prestige or high standing.

status bar status bars n
statusbalk
(computing, graphical user interface) A narrow horizontal information area for text and icons, typically found at the bottom of windows in a graphical user interface.

status quo /ˌsteɪtəs ˈkwoʊ/ /ˌsteɪtəs ˈkwəʊ/ /ˌstætəs ˈkwoʊ/ [ˌstæɾəs ˈkwoʊ] stati quo status quos statuses quo n
status quo
The state of things; the way things are, as opposed to the way they could be; the existing state of affairs.

status symbol /ˈsteɪtəs ˈsɪmbəl/ /ˈstæ-/ [-ɾəs] status symbols n
statussymbol
A visible possession that is a sign of one's personal wealth or social status.

statutory /ˈstætjʊt(ə)ɹɪ/ /ˈstæt͡ʃəˌtɔɹi/ adj
statutair
Of, relating to, enacted or regulated by a statute.

statutory rape statutory rapes n
sex met minderjarige
(legal) An illegal act of sexual intercourse by an adult with a person under the legal age of consent for sex, or with another adult who is not able to consent because of intellectual disability.

staunch /stɑn(t)ʃ/ /stɑːn(t)ʃ/ /stɔn(t)ʃ/ /stɔːn(t)ʃ/ stauncher staunchest adj
betrouwbaar loyaal trouw
Dependable, loyal, reliable, trustworthy.

staurolite staurolites n
stauroliet
(mineral) a dark brown nesosilicate mineral that has crystals that cross and intergrow

stave /steɪv/ staves n
sport
One of the bars or rounds of a rack, rungs of a ladder, etc; one of the cylindrical bars of a lantern wheel
strofe vers
(poetry) A metrical portion; a stanza; a staff.
notenbalk balk
(music) The set of five horizontal and parallel lines on and between which musical notes are written or pointed; the staff.
staf
A staff or walking stick.

stave church stave churches n
staafkerk
A wooden church with a medieval post and lintel construction.

stave off v
afweren
(idiomatic) to prevent something from happening; to obviate or avert

stay /steɪ/ stays n
stag
uitstel
(legal) A postponement, especially of an execution or other punishment.
verblijf oponthoud
Restraint of passion; prudence; moderation; caution; steadiness; sobriety.

stay /steɪ/ v
blijven verblijven
(intransitive) To remain in a particular place, especially for a definite or short period of time; sojourn; abide.
(transitive, obsolete) To remain for the purpose of; to stay to take part in or be present at (a meal, ceremony etc.).
blijven
(intransitive, copulative) To continue to have a particular quality.
uitstellen
(transitive, obsolete) To bear up under; to endure; to hold out against; to resist.

stay behind v
achterblijven
(idiomatic) To remain where one is, whilst others leave.
nablijven
To remain in a classroom or school at the end of teaching, especially to receive punishment.

stay the night v
overnachten
To spend a night at someone else's home.

stay up v
opblijven
(intransitive) To remain awake, to not go to bed.

stay up late v
laat opblijven nachtbraken

staycation /steɪˈkeɪʃn̩/ /ˌsteɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ staycations n
thuisvakantie
(informal) A vacation spent at or close to home. [from mid 20th c.]

steadfast /ˈstɛdfæst/ /ˈstɛdfɑːst/ /ˈstɛdfəst/ more steadfast most steadfast steadfaster steadfastest adj
standvastig
Fixed or unchanging; steady.
Firmly loyal or constant; unswerving.

steadfastness steadfastnesses n
standvastigheid
Loyalty in the face of trouble and difficulty.

steady /ˈstɛdi/ /ˈstɪdi/ /ˈstʌdi/ steadier steadiest adj
gestaag
Slow.

steady /ˈstɛdi/ /ˈstɪdi/ /ˈstʌdi/ v
stabiliseren
(transitive, sometimes, figurative) To stabilize; to prevent from shaking.

steak /steɪk/ steaks n
biefstuk steak
beefsteak, a slice of beef, broiled or cut for broiling.
steak
A slice of meat cut across the grain (perpendicular to the spine) from a fish.

steal /stiːl/ steals n
diefstal roof
The act of stealing.
koopje
(slang) A piece of merchandise available at a very low, attractive price.

steal /stiːl/ v
stelen jatten ontvreemden gappen
(transitive) To take illegally, or without the owner's permission, something owned by someone else without intending to return it.
(transitive, baseball) To advance safely to (another base) during the delivery of a pitch, without the aid of a hit, walk, passed ball, wild pitch, or defensive indifference.
stelen
(transitive) To draw attention unexpectedly in (an entertainment), especially by being the outstanding performer. Usually used in the phrase steal the show.

stealth /stɛlθ/ stealths n
steels stiekem

stealthily /ˈstɛlθɪli/ more stealthily most stealthily adv
stilletjes
In a stealthy manner, furtively.

steam /stim/ /stiːm/ steams n
stoom kwalm
The suspended condensate (cloud) formed by water vapour when it encounters colder air

steam /stim/ /stiːm/ v
stomen
(transitive, cooking) To cook with steam.

steam engine steam engines n
stoommachine
A piston engine driven by steam (as contrasted, for example, with a steam turbine).
Any heat engine that uses steam as its primary working fluid to do mechanical work.

steam locomotive /stiːm ˌloʊkəˈmoʊtiv/ /stiːm ˌləʊkəʊˈməʊtiv/ steam locomotives n
stoomlocomotief
(rail) A locomotive, usually for use on a railway, that is powered by steam.

steam train steam trains n
stoomtrein
(rail) A train pulled by a steam locomotive.

steam turbine steam turbines n
stoomturbine
A system of angled and shaped blades arranged on a rotor through which steam is passed to generate rotational energy. Today, normally used in power stations.

steamboat /ˈstimˌboʊt/ /ˈstiːmˌbəʊt/ steamboats n
stoomboot
A boat or vessel propelled by steam power.

steamer /ˈstimɚ/ /ˈstiːmə(ɹ)/ steamers n
stoomboot

steamroll /ˈstiːmˌɹoʊl/ v
walsen
To flatten, as if with a steamroller.

steamship steamships n
stoomboot stoomschip
A ship or vessel propelled by steam power.

steel /stiːl/ [stiːɫ] steels n
staal
(countable, uncountable) An artificial metal produced from iron, harder and more elastic than elemental iron; used figuratively as a symbol of hardness.

steelworks steelworks n
staalfabriek staalbedrijf staalproducent
A place where steel is manufactured and/or shaped.

steely /ˈstiːli/ steelier steeliest adj
staalachtig stalen

steelyard /ˈstiːljɑːd/ /ˈstiːljɑːɹd/ /ˈstiːljəd/ /ˈstiːljɚd/ /ˈstɪljəɹd/ steelyards n
unster
A transportable balance with unequal arm lengths.

steep /stiːp/ steeper steepest adj
steil
Of a near-vertical gradient; of a slope, surface, curve, etc. that proceeds upward at an angle near vertical.

steep /stiːp/ v
weken
(transitive, middle voice) To soak or wet thoroughly.
(intransitive, figurative) To imbue with something; to be deeply immersed in.
To make tea (or other beverage) by placing leaves in hot water.

steeple /ˈstiːpəl/ steeples n
kerktoren
A tall tower, often on a church, normally topped with a spire.

steeplechase /ˈstiːpəltʃeɪs/ steeplechases n
steeplechase
(chiefly, British, equestrianism) A horse race, either across open country, or over an obstacle course.
(athletics) An athletics event in which the runners have to run 3000 metres round a track, jumping hurdles and a water obstacle along the way

steer /stɪə(ɹ)/ /stɪɚ/ /stɪɹ/ steers n
os
The castrated male of cattle, especially one raised for beef production.

steer /stɪə(ɹ)/ /stɪɚ/ /stɪɹ/ v
besturen
(intransitive) To guide the course of a vessel, vehicle, aircraft etc. (by means of a device such as a rudder, paddle, or steering wheel).
(transitive) To guide the course of a vessel, vehicle, aircraft etc. (by means of a device such as a rudder, paddle, or steering wheel).
drijven
(transitive) To direct a group of animals.
begeleiden leiden
(transitive) To maneuver or manipulate a person or group into a place or course of action.

steerable more steerable most steerable adj
stuurbaar
Capable of being steered.

steering group steering groups n
stuurgroep
A committee whose function is to arrange the schedules of business for a legislative assembly or other organization

steering wheel steering wheels n
stuur stuurwiel stuurrad
A wheel-shaped control that is rotated by the driver to steer, existing in most modern land vehicles.

steeve /stiːv/ v
stevenen
(archaic) To project upward, or make an angle with the horizon or with the line of a vessel's keel; said of the bowsprit, etc.

steganography /ˌstɛ.ɡəˈnɔ.ɡɹə.fi/ /ˌstɛɡ.ənˈɒɡ.ɹə.fi/ n
steganografie
The practice of hiding messages, so that the presence of the message itself is hidden, often by writing them in places where they may not be found until someone finds the secret message in whatever is being used to hide it.
Specifically: the use of small computer files to communicate secret information.

stein /staɪn/ steins n
bierpul
A beer mug, usually made of ceramic or glass.

stele /stiːl/ /ˈstiːli/ stelai steles n
stele
(architecture, archaeology, obsolete) An acroterion, the decoration on the ridge of an ancient Greek building such as a temple.

stellar /ˈstɛlə/ /ˈstɛlɚ/ more stellar most stellar adj
de sterren betreffend stellair
(astronomy, notcomp) Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of stars.
hemels
Heavenly.
briljant uitstekend
(by extension) Exceptional, exceptionally good.

stellar day stellar days n
sterrendag
(astronomy) The rotational period of Earth; the time in which Earth rotates exactly 360 degrees around its axis, measured relative to the stars (about 23 hours, 56 minutes, 4 seconds).

stellar wind stellar winds n
sterrenwind
(astronomy) The equivalent of solar wind associated with a star not restricted to being the Sun.

stem /stɛm/ stems n
stengel stam grondwoord steel
A slender supporting member of an individual part of a plant such as a flower or a leaf; also, by analogy, the shaft of a feather.
voorsteven
(nautical) The vertical or nearly vertical forward extension of the keel, to which the forward ends of the planks or strakes are attached.
stuurpen
(cycling) A component on a bicycle that connects the handlebars to the bicycle fork.

stem /stɛm/ v
ontnerven ontstelen
To remove the stem from.
hinderen stelpen stoppen
(transitive) To stop, hinder (for instance, a river or blood).

stem cell stem cells n
stamcel
(medicine, cytology) A primal undifferentiated cell from which a variety of other cells can develop through the process of cellular differentiation.

stench /stɛnt͡ʃ/ stenches n
stank
a strong foul smell; a stink.

stencil /ˈstɛnsəl/ /ˈstɛnsɪl/ stencils n
sjabloon
A thin sheet, either perforated or using some other technique, with which a pattern may be produced upon a surface; a utensil that contains a perforated sheet.

stenographer /stəˈnɑɡɹəfɚ/ /stəˈnɒɡɹəfə/ stenographers n
stenograaf
Someone skilled in the transcription of speech (for example, a secretary who takes dictation).

stenosis /stəˈnoʊ.sɪs/ /stɪˈnəʊ.sɪs/ stenoses n
adervernauwing stenose
(medicine, pathology) An abnormal narrowing or stricture in a blood vessel or other tubular organ.

step /stɛp/ steps n
stap
A small space or distance.
voetstap
A print of the foot; a footstep; a footprint; track.

step /stɛp/ v
stappen
(intransitive) To move the foot in walking; to advance or recede by raising and moving one of the feet to another resting place, or by moving both feet in succession.
(intransitive) To walk; to go on foot; especially, to walk a little distance.
(intransitive) To walk slowly, gravely, or resolutely.
gaan
(intransitive, figuratively) To move mentally; to go in imagination.

step down v
aftreden
(idiomatic) To resign from office; to abdicate.

step ladder step ladders n
huishoudtrap keukentrap
A ladder with steps or treads instead of rungs that is hinged in the middle to form an inverted V, with stays to keep the two halves at a fixed angle.

step over step overs n
schaar schaarbeweging
(football) A dribbling move, or feint, in football (soccer), used to fool a defensive player into thinking the offensive player, in possession of the ball, in which the foot is moved over the ball without making contact with it.

step up v
verhogen versnellen
(transitive, idiomatic) To increase, augment, or advance, especially by one or more steps.

stepbrother stepbrethren stepbrothers n
stiefbroer
The son of one's stepparent who is not the son of either of one's biological parents.

stepdaughter stepdaughters n
stiefdochter
The daughter of one's spouse and not of oneself.

stepfamily stepfamilies n
samengesteld gezin
Any family having one or more stepchildren or stepparents.
stiefgezin
The family of one's stepfather or stepmother; those immediate family members not related by blood.

stepfather stepfathers n
stiefvader
(in the narrow sense) A husband of one's biological mother after her initial marriage to or relationship with one's biological father.

stepmother /ˈstɛpmʌðə/ stepmothers n
stiefmoeder
The wife of one's biological father, other than one's biological mother.

stepmotherly more stepmotherly most stepmotherly adj
stiefmoederlijk

stepnephew stepnephews n
stiefneef

stepparent stepparents n
stiefouder
One's parent's spouse who is not one's biological parent

steppe eagle steppe eagles n
steppearend
Aquila nipalensis, a bird of prey of the family Accipitridae. Previously considered to be closely related to the non-migratory tawny eagle (Aquila rapax) and the two forms have previously been treated as conspecific.

stepson /ˈstɛpsʌn/ stepsons n
stiefzoon
The son of one's spouse, but not one's own child.

steradian steradians n
steradiaal
(geometry) In the International System of Units, the derived unit of solid angle; the solid angle subtended at the centre of a sphere of radius r by a portion of the surface of the sphere that has area r2. Symbol: sr

stereotype /ˈstɛ.ɹi.əˌtaɪp/ /ˈstɪə.ɹi.əˌtaɪp/ stereotypes n
stereotype
A conventional, formulaic, and often oversimplified or exaggerated conception, opinion, or image of (a person or a group of people).

stereotypical more stereotypical most stereotypical adj
stereotiep
Pertaining to a stereotype; conventional
Banal, commonplace and clichéd because of overuse.

steric adj
sterische
(chemistry) Relating to or involving the arrangement of atoms in space.

sterile /ˈstɛɹaɪl/ /ˈstɛɹəl/ more sterile most sterile adj
steriel onvruchtbaar
(uncomparable) Unable to reproduce (or procreate).

sterility sterilities n
steriliteit
The state or quality of being sterile.

sterilizable adj
steriliseerbaar te steriliseren
Able to be sterilized; able to go through sterilization.

sterilization sterilizations n
sterilisatie
(uncountable) A procedure to permanently prevent an organism from reproducing.
(uncountable) A monetary policy operation used to offset a foreign exchange intervention.

sterilize /ˈstɛrɪlʌɪz/ v
steriliseren
(transitive) To make unable to produce; to make unprofitable.

stern /stɜːn/ /stɝn/ sterner sternest adj
streng
Having a hardness and severity of nature or manner.

stern /stɜːn/ /stɝn/ sterns n
achtersteven achterschip
(nautical) The rear part or after end of a ship or vessel.

sternpost sternposts n
achtersteven
(nautical) A timber or steel bar extending from the keel to the main deck at the stern of a vessel.

stethoscope /ˈstɛθəskəʊp/ /ˈstɛθəsˌkoʊp/ stethoscopes n
stethoscoop
(medicine) A medical instrument used for listening to sounds produced within the body.

stevedore /ˈstivəˌdɔɹ/ /ˈstiːvəˌdɔː(ɹ)/ stevedores n
stuwadoor havenarbeider dokwerker
A dockworker involved in loading and unloading cargo, or in supervising such work. [from 18th c.]

stew /stjuː/ /stu/ /stʃuː/ /stʃʉː/ stews n
stoofpot
(uncountable, countable) A dish cooked by stewing. [from 18th c.]

stew /stjuː/ /stu/ /stʃuː/ /stʃʉː/ v
stoven smoren
(transitive, or, intransitive, or, ergative) To cook (food) by slowly boiling or simmering.
thee zetten
(transitive) To brew (tea) for too long, so that the flavour becomes too strong.
stikken zweten
(intransitive, figuratively) To suffer under uncomfortably hot conditions.
beven sidderen
(intransitive, figuratively) To be in a state of elevated anxiety or anger.

steward /ˈstjuː.əd/ /ˈstuɚd/ stewardess stewards n
meier
(historical) A chief administrator of a medieval manor.
hofmeester
(nautical) A ship's officer who is in charge of making dining arrangements and provisions.

stewardess /stjuː.əˈdɛs/ /ˈstjuː.ə.dɛs/ /ˈstjuː.ə.dɪs/ /ˈstjʊə.dɪs/ /ˈstu.ɚ.dɪs/ /ˈstʊɹ.dɪs/ stewardesses stewardii n
stewardess
A female flight attendant (a member of the crew of an airplane who is responsible for the comfort and safety of its passengers).

stichomythia /stɪkəˈmɪθɪə/ stichomythias n
stichomythie
(poetry) A technique in drama or poetry, in which alternating lines, or half-lines, are given to alternating characters, voices, or entities.

stick /stɪk/ sticks n
twijg
stok
A relatively long, thin piece of wood, of any size.
A cane or walking stick (usually wooden, metal or plastic) to aid in walking.
a stick of butter (chiefly, North America) A small rectangular block, with a length several times its width, which contains by volume one half of a cup of shortening (butter, margarine or lard).
(figurative) A negative stimulus or a punishment. (This sense derives from the metaphor of using a stick, a long piece of wood, to poke or beat a beast of burden to compel it to move forward.)
tak takje stok
A small, thin branch from a tree or bush; a twig; a branch.

stick /stɪk/ v
bijblijven blijven hangen
neergooien
(intransitive) To remain loyal; to remain firm.
stekken
(transitive) To place, set down (quickly or carelessly).
(botany, transitive) To propagate plants by cuttings.
(transitive, joinery) To run or plane (mouldings) in a machine, in contradistinction to working them by hand. Such mouldings are said to be stuck.
volhouden kleven blijven steken
(dated, transitive) To bring to a halt; to stymie; to puzzle.
kleven plakken
(transitive, slang, dated) To impose upon; to compel to pay; sometimes, to cheat.

stick insect stick insects n
wandelende tak
Any of various insects of the order Phasmida that mimic sticks or twigs.

stick one's tongue out /stɪk wʌnz tʌŋ aʊt/ v
de tong uitsteken
To push one's tongue so that it protrudes from the mouth, especially as a gesture of rudeness.

sticker /ˈstɪkə/ /ˈstɪkɚ/ stickers n
klever
Something or someone that sticks (pierces, or adheres).
sticker klever
An adhesive label or decal.

stickleback sticklebacks n
stekelbaars
Any one of numerous species of small fish of the family Gasterosteidae. The back is armed with two or more sharp spines. They inhabit both salt and brackish water, and construct nests from weeds.

stickman stickmen n
stokmannetje
A simple drawing of a man with lines to represent limbs and torso.

stiff /stɪf/ stiffer stiffest adj
stug rigide stijf
(of an, object) Rigid; hard to bend; inflexible.
inflexibel
(figurative, of, _, policies and rules and their application and enforcement) Inflexible; rigid.
stug
(of a, person) Formal in behavior; unrelaxed.
stevig
(colloquial) Harsh, severe.
stijf
(of, _, muscles or parts of the body) Painful as a result of excessive or unaccustomed exercise.

stiff-necked more stiff-necked most stiff-necked adj
hardnekkig
(figuratively) Stubborn and arrogant.

stiff-tailed duck stiff-tailed ducks n
stekelstaart
A duck of the Oxyurinae subfamily.

stiffness stiffnesses n
Stijfheid

stifle /ˈstaɪf(ə)l/ /ˈstaɪfl̩/ v
verstikken versmoren
(transitive, also, figuratively) To make (an animal or person) unconscious or cause (an animal or person) death by preventing breathing; to smother, to suffocate.
onderdrukken
(transitive) To keep in, hold back, or repress (something).
stikken
(intransitive) To die of suffocation.

stigma /ˈstɪɡmə/ stigmas stigmata n
stempel
(Christianity, chiefly, _, in the plural, _, stigmata) A mark on the body corresponding to one of the wounds of the Crucifixion on Jesus' body, and sometimes reported to bleed periodically.

stile /staɪl/ stiles n
overstap
A set of one or more steps surmounting a fence or wall, or a narrow gate or contrived passage through a fence or wall, which in either case allows people but not livestock to pass.

stiletto /stɪˈlɛtoʊ/ /stɪˈlɛtəʊ/ [stɪˈlɛɾoʊ] stiletti stilettoes stilettos n
stiletto
A small, slender knife or dagger-like weapon intended for stabbing.

stiletto heel stiletto heels n
naaldhak
A heel of a shoe that is very high and narrow, at least 10 centimeters (4 inches).

still /stɪl/ [stɪɫ] more still most still stiller stillest adj
stil
Not moving; calm.

still /stɪl/ [stɪɫ] adv
nog nog steeds
(aspect) Up to a time, as in the preceding time.
nog
(degree) To an even greater degree. Used to modify comparative adjectives or adverbs.
toch
(conjunctive) Nevertheless.

still /stɪl/ [stɪɫ] stills n
still stilte
distilleerapparaat
A device for distilling liquids.
distilleerderij
(catering) The area in a restaurant used to make tea and coffee, separate from the main kitchen.

still life still lifes still lives n
stilleven
(painting) A work of art depicting an arrangement of inanimate objects.

still waters run deep proverb
stille wateren hebben diepe gronden stille waters hebben diepe gronden
A person with a calm appearance has, or may have, considerable inner emotion, character, or intellect.

stillbirth stillbirths n
doodgeboorte
The birth of a dead fetus; the delivery of an infant which is dead at birth.

stillborn /ˈstɪlbɔː(ɹ)n/ adj
doodgeboren
Dead at birth.
(figuratively, by extension) Ignored, without influence, or unsuccessful from the outset; abortive.

stilt /stɪlt/ stilts n
stelt
Either of two poles with footrests that allow someone to stand or walk above the ground; used mostly by entertainers.
A tall pillar or post used to support some structure; often above water.
steltloper
Any of various wading birds of the genera Himantopus and Cladorhynchus, related to the avocet, that have extremely long legs and long thin bills.
trekstang
The handle of a plough.

stilt sandpiper stilt sandpipers n
steltstrandloper
A type of sandpiper, (Calidris himantopus)

stiltwalker stiltwalkers n
steltenloper steltloper
A person who walks on stilts.

stimulate /ˈstɪm.jəˌleɪt/ /ˈstɪm.jʊ.leɪt/ v
aansporen prikkelen stimuleren
To encourage into action.
stimuleren prikkelen
To arouse an organism to functional activity.

stimulation stimulations n
stimulatie
A pushing or goading toward action. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]
(biology) Any action or condition that creates a response; sensory input. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]
An activity causing excitement or pleasure; the act of stimulating.

stimulus /ˈstɪm.jə.ləs/ stimuli stimuluses n
stimulans stimulus

sting /stɪŋ/ stings n
steek

sting /stɪŋ/ v
steken

stinginess stinginesses n
schraperigheid gierigheid inhaligheid vrekkigheid
A lack of generosity; an excessive reluctance to spend money.

stingray /ˈstɪŋˌɹeɪ/ stingrays n
pijlstaartrog
Any of various large, venomous rays, of the orders Rajiformes and Myliobatiformes, having a barbed, whiplike tail.

stingy /ˈstɪnd͡ʒi/ stingier stingiest adj
gierig
Unwilling to spend, give, or share; ungenerous; mean

stink /stɪŋk/ stinks n
stank
A strong bad smell.

stink /stɪŋk/ v
stinken
(intransitive) To have a strong bad smell.
(intransitive) To give an impression of dishonesty, untruth, or sin.

stink badger stink badgers n
stinkdas
Either of the species of mammals in the Mydaus genus, native to Southeast Asia, resembling a badger in appearance, but more closely related to skunks.

stink like a polecat v
stinken als een bunzing

stink to high heaven /ˈstɪŋk tə haɪ ˈhɛv(ə)n/ v
een uur in de wind stinken
To have a very strong and unpleasant smell.

stinkbomb stinkbombs n
stinkbom
A device that produces a burst of unpleasant odors.

stinkbug stinkbugs n
schildwants stinkwants
(entomology) Any of various insects of the Hemiptera order (the "true bugs"), in the Heteroptera suborder, principally in the superfamilies Pentatomoidea and Coreoidea.

stinker /ˈstɪŋ.kə(ɹ)/ /ˈstɪŋ.kɚ/ stinkers n
stinker
One who stinks.

stinking /ˈstɪŋkɪŋ/ more stinking most stinking adj
stinkt
Having a pungent smell.

stinkwood stinkwoods n
stinkhout
Any of several not closely related trees whose wood has an unpleasant smell, but especially Ocotea bullata, a south African tree yielding hard, heavy wood.
The wood of such a tree.

stinky /ˈstɪŋki/ more stinky most stinky stinkier stinkiest adj
stinkend
Having a strong, unpleasant smell; stinking.

stipulate /ˈstɪpjuˌleɪt/ /ˈstɪpjəˌleɪt/ v
bedingen stipuleren
(transitive) To require (something) as a condition of a contract or agreement.
garanderen
(transitive) To specify, promise or guarantee something in an agreement.

stir /stɜː/ /stɝ/ v
roeren
(transitive) To disturb the relative position of the particles of (a liquid or similar) by passing an object through it.
(transitive) To disturb the content of (a container) by passing an object through it.

stir up v
opstoken
(transitive) To arouse or excite (passion or action, etc.).

stir-fry stir-fries stir-frys n
roerbak roerbakschotel
Food cooked in this manner.

stir-fry v
roerbakken
(transitive) To fry quickly in hot oil whilst constantly stirring, especially in a wok or similar pan.

stirrup /ˈstɝ.əp/ /ˈstɪɹ.əp/ stirrups n
stijgbeugel
(equestrianism) A ring or hoop suspended by a rope or strap from the saddle, for a horseman's foot while mounting or riding.
(by extension) Any piece shaped like the stirrup of a saddle, used as a support, clamp, etc.

stitch /stɪt͡ʃ/ stitches n
steek
A single pass of a needle in sewing; the loop or turn of the thread thus made.

stitchbird stitchbirds n
geelbandhoningeter
Notiomystis cincta, a rare honeyeater-like bird endemic to parts of New Zealand.

stitchwort stitchworts n
grote muur
A kind of chickweed, Rabelera holostea.

stiver /ˈstaɪvə/ stivers n
stuiver
(historical, money) A small Dutch coin worth one twentieth of a guilder.

stochastic /stəˈkæstɪk/ /ˈstoʊkæstɪk/ /ˈstoʊt͡ʃæstɪk/ /ˈstəʉkæstɪk/ more stochastic most stochastic adj
stochastiek
Random, randomly determined.

stock /stɑk/ /stɒk/ adj
in voorraad op stock vooradig voorradige
Of a type normally available for purchase/in stock.

stock /stɑk/ /stɒk/ stocken stocks n
reserve voorraad
A supply of anything ready for use.
stock voorraad
(operations) A store of goods ready for sale; inventory.
aandeel
(finance) The capital raised by a company through the issue of shares. The total of shares held by an individual shareholder.
violier violet
Any of the several species of cruciferous flowers in the genus Matthiola.
kolf
(firearm) The part of a rifle or shotgun that rests against the shooter's shoulder.

stock /stɑk/ /stɒk/ v
in stock hebben op stock houden voorradig zijn
To have on hand for sale.

stock dove stock doves n
holenduif
A pigeon of species Columba oenas, found in much of Europe, in the family Columbidae of pigeons and doves).

stock exchange stock exchanges n
beurs aandelenbeurs effectenbeurs
A building that trades stocks in of companies for money and vice versa.
An organisation that trades stocks in of companies for money and vice versa.

stock market stock markets n
aandelenmarkt
A market for the trading of company stock.

stock market crash stock market crashes n
beurskrach
(finance) A sudden dramatic decline of stock prices across a significant cross-section of a stock market.

stock price stock prices n
beurskoers

stock up v
zich bevoorraden
(intransitive) To acquire or increase stock or inventory.

stockade /ˌstɑˈkeɪd/ /ˌstɒˈkeɪd/ stockades n
palissade
(military) An enclosure protected by a wall of wooden posts.

stockbroker stockbrokers n
aandelenhandelaar beursagent beursmakelaar
(finance) A person who buys and sells shares (stock) on a stock exchange on behalf of clients. May also provide investment advice and/or company information, depending on the level of service offered (or chosen by the client).

stockfish /ˈstɒkfɪʃ/ stockfish stockfishes n
stokvis
A cod (or similar fish) having been cut open and cured in the open air without salt.

stocking /ˈstɑkɪŋ/ /ˈstɒkɪŋ/ stockings n
kous
A broad ring of a different fur colour on the lower part of the leg of a quadruped.

stockpile /ˈstɑkˌpaɪl/ /ˈstɒkpaɪl/ stockpiles n
reserve stapel voorraad
A supply (especially a large one) of something kept for future use, specifically in case the cost of the item increases or if there a shortage.

stockpile /ˈstɑkˌpaɪl/ /ˈstɒkpaɪl/ v
een voorraad aanleggen oplsaan
To accumulate or build up a supply of (something).

stocks /stɑks/ /stɒks/ n
schandpaal kaak
(plurale tantum) A device, similar to a pillory, formerly used for public humiliation and punishment.

stocky stockier stockiest adj
gedrongen
(of a person or an animal) Sturdy; solidly built; heavy and compact.

stoic /ˈstoʊɪk/ /ˈstəʊɪk/ more stoic most stoic adj
stoïsch
Of or relating to the Stoics or their ideas.
stoïcijns
Not affected by pain or distress.
Not displaying any external signs of being affected by pain or distress.

stoichiometry /ˌstɔɪ.kiˈɒm.ə.tɹi/ stoichiometries n
stoichiometrie
(uncountable, chemistry) The study and calculation of quantitative (measurable) relationships of the reactants and products in chemical reactions (chemical equations).

stoicism /ˈstoʊɪsɪzəm/ stoicisms n
stoïcisme
A school of philosophy popularized during the Roman Empire that emphasized reason as a means of understanding the natural state of things, or logos, and as a means of freeing oneself from emotional distress.

stoke /stoʊk/ /stəʊk/ v
stoken
(transitive, obsolete) To poke, pierce, thrust.
(transitive) To feed, stir up, especially, a fire or furnace.

stoker /ˈstoʊkɚ/ /ˈstəʊkə/ stokers n
stoker
A person who stokes, especially one on a steamship or steam train, who stokes coal in the boilers.

stolen /ˈstəʊlən/ adj
gestolen
That has been stolen.

stolid /ˈstɑːl.ɪd/ /ˈstɒl.ɪd/ stolider stolidest adj
uitdrukkingsloos
Having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; dully or heavily stupid.

stollen /ˈstɒlən/ /ˈʃtoʊl.ən/ stollens n
kerststol kerststronk stol
A traditional German cake eaten at Christmas time, made with nuts, raisins and other dried fruits.

stolon /ˈstəʊlɒn/ stolons n
uitloper
(botany) A shoot that grows along the ground and produces roots at its nodes; a runner.

stolperstein /ˈstɒlpə(ɹ)ˌstaɪn/ /ˈʃtɒlpə(ɹ)ˌʃtaɪn/ stolpersteine stolpersteins n
stolperstein struikelsteen
A small, cobblestone-sized memorial for an individual victim of Nazism.

stomach /ˈstɐmək/ /ˈstɐmɪk/ /ˈstʌmək/ stomachs n
maag
An organ in animals that stores food in the process of digestion.
buik maag
(informal) The belly.

stomach cancer stomach cancers n
maagkanker
(oncology) cancer of the stomach(s).

stomachache /ˈstʌməkˌeɪk/ stomachaches n
buikpijn
A pain in the abdomen, often caused by indigestion. (The pain is usually lower than the stomach and related to the intestines.)

stomp /stɑmp/ /stɒmp/ v
stampen
(transitive, slang) To severely beat someone physically or figuratively.

stone /stoʊn/ /stɐʉn/ /stəʊn/ adj
stenen steen
Constructed of stone.
stenen
Having the appearance of stone.

stone /stoʊn/ /stɐʉn/ /stəʊn/ stone stones n
steen
(uncountable) A hard earthen substance that can form large rocks.
(British) A unit of mass equal to 14 pounds (≈6.3503 kilograms), formerly used for various commodities (wool, cheese, etc.), but now principally used for personal weight. Abbreviated as st.
(medicine) A hard, stone-like deposit.
steen steentje
A small piece of stone, a pebble.
pit
(botany) The central part of some fruits, particularly drupes; consisting of the seed and a hard endocarp layer.
pion stuk
(board games) A playing piece made of any hard material, used in various board games such as backgammon and go.

stone /stoʊn/ /stɐʉn/ /stəʊn/ v
stenigen
(transitive) To pelt with stones, especially to kill by pelting with stones.
drogeren
(transitive, slang) To intoxicate, especially with narcotics. (Usually in passive)

stone curlew /stəʊnˈkɜːlju/ stone curlews n
griel
Any of several species of large terrestrial birds in the family Burhinidae.

stone dead adj
morsdood
(idiomatic) Utterly dead.

stone deaf adj
potdoof stokdoof
(idiomatic) Utterly deaf.

stone paper stone papers n
steenpapier
a type of paper manufactured from calcium carbonate mixed with a high density polyethylene bonding agent

stone's throw stone's throws n
boogscheut steenworp
(idiomatic) A short distance, roughly equivalent to how far a person can throw a stone.

stonecrop stonecrops n
sedum vetkruid
Any of various succulent plants of the Crassulaceae family, native to temperate zones, especially in genus Sedum

stonemason stonemasons n
steenhouwer
One who works in stone.

stonen more stonen most stonen adj
stenen
(archaic) Consisting or made of stone.

stonewall /ˈstoʊnwɑl/ /ˈstoʊnwɔl/ /ˈstəʊnwɔːl/ v
betonneren
(ambitransitive, informal) To refuse to answer or cooperate, especially in supplying information.

stool /stuːl/ stools n
stoelgang
kruk schemel barkruk
(now, chiefly, dialectal, Scotland) A seat with a back; a chair.
(dated) A close-stool; a seat used for urination and defecation: a chamber pot, commode, outhouse seat, or toilet.

stoop /stuːp/ v
bukken
To bend the upper part of the body forward and downward to a half-squatting position; crouch.

stop /stɑp/ /stɒp/ stops n
register
halte
A (usually marked) place where buses, trams or trains halt to let passengers get on and off, usually smaller than a station.
pauze stop
An action of stopping; interruption of travel.
stopper
A device intended to block the path of a moving object
dubbele punt komma punt puntkomma
A symbol used for purposes of punctuation and representing a pause or separating clauses, particularly a full stop, comma, colon or semicolon.

stop /stɑp/ /stɒp/ v
stoppen ophouden
(intransitive) Not to continue.
stoppen halthouden aanhouden stilstaan
(transitive) To cause (something) to cease moving or progressing.
onderbreken
(transitive) To cease; to no longer continue (doing something).
stoppen afbreken beëindigen deppen
(transitive) To cause (something) to come to an end.
stoppen blijven langsgaan passeren verblijven
(intransitive) To stay; to spend a short time; to reside or tarry temporarily.

stop sign stop signs n
stopbord
A sign by the side of a road or street, often at an intersection, instructing vehicle drivers to stop.

stop the car phraseologicalUnit
stop de auto
When giving directions to a person (for example, a taxi driver), indicates that he or she should stop the vehicle.

stopgap /ˈstɑpˌɡæp/ /ˈstɒpɡæp/ stopgaps n
lapmiddel
A short-term fix or temporary measure used until something better can be obtained; that which serves as an expedient in an emergency; a band-aid solution.

stopgap /ˈstɑpˌɡæp/ /ˈstɒpɡæp/ v
lapzalven
(intransitive) To use something as a short-term fix or temporary measure until a better alternative can be obtained.

stopover stopovers n
tussenstop
A short interruption in a journey or the place visited during such an interruption.

stopwatch stopwatches n
stopwatch
A timepiece designed to measure the amount of time elapsed between a particular time when activated and when the piece is deactivated.

storage /ˈstɔ.ɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈstɔː.ɹɪd͡ʒ/ storages n
opslag
(uncountable) The act of storing goods; the state of being stored.

store /sto(ː)ɹ/ /stoə/ /stɔɹ/ /stɔː/ stores n
magazijn
A place where items may be accumulated or routinely kept.
voorraad
A supply held in storage.

store /sto(ː)ɹ/ /stoə/ /stɔɹ/ /stɔː/ v
behouden bewaren
(transitive) To keep (something) while not in use, generally in a place meant for that purpose.
opslaan
(transitive, computing) To write (something) into memory or registers.

storeroom storerooms n
berging
A room used for storage.

storey /ˈstɔːɹi/ /ˈstɔːɹɪ/ storeys stories n
verdieping etage verdiep
A floor or level of a building or ship.

stork /stɔɹk/ /stɔːk/ storks n
ooievaar stork
A large wading bird with long legs and a long beak of the family Ciconiidae.

storksbill storksbills n
reigersbek
Any plant of genus Erodium.

storm /stɔɹm/ /stɔːm/ storms n
onweer bui onweersbui
Any disturbed state of the atmosphere causing destructive or unpleasant weather, especially one affecting the earth's surface involving strong winds (leading to high waves at sea) and usually lightning, thunder, and precipitation; a tempest.
storm
(meteorology) A disturbed state of the atmosphere between a severe or strong gale and a hurricane on the modern Beaufort scale, with a wind speed of between 89 and 102 kilometres per hour (55–63 miles per hour; 10 on the scale, known as a "storm" or whole gale), or of between 103 and 117 kilometres per hour (64–72 miles per hour; 11 on the scale, known as a "violent storm").
bestorming
(military) A violent assault on a fortified position or stronghold.

storm /stɔɹm/ /stɔːm/ v
bestormen
(chiefly, military) To violently assault (a fortified position or stronghold, a building, etc.) with the aim of gaining control of it.
stormen
To move noisily and quickly like a storm (noun sense 1), usually in a state of anger or uproar.

storm cloud storm clouds n
onweerswolk
(meteorology) A dark and ominous cloud that appears to indicate a coming storm.

storm petrel storm petrels n
stormvogeltje
Any of several small seabirds, of the families Hydrobatidae (northern storm petrels) or Oceanitidae (southern storm petrels or Austral storm petrels), having dark plumage and a white rump.

storm surge storm surges n
stormvloed
An unusual rise in sea level on a coast due to the action of high winds.

stormtrooper /ˈstɔːmtɹuːpə/ stormtroopers n
stoottroeper stormtroeper
A soldier trained in special infiltration tactics.

stormy /ˈstɔɹmi/ stormier stormiest adj
stormachtig
Characterized by, or proceeding from, a storm; subject to storms; agitated with strong winds and heavy rain.

story /ˈstɔ.ɹi/ /ˈstɔː.ɹi/ stories n
verhaal geschiedenis vertelling vertelsel
An account of real or fictional events.

storybook storybooks n
verhalenboek
A book containing stories, especially children's stories.

storyline storylines n
verhaallijn
(authorship) The plot of a story.

stout /staʊt/ /stʌʊt/ stouter stoutest adj
robuust
Materially strong, enduring.

stout /staʊt/ /stʌʊt/ stouts n
stout stoutbier
(beer) A dark and strong malt brew made with toasted grain.
dikkerd dikzak vetzak
An obese person.
(kleding)maat grote
A large clothing size.

stout-hearted more stout-hearted most stout-hearted adj
onverschrokken
Alternative form of stouthearted

stove /stoʊv/ /stəʊv/ stoves n
fornuis kachel
A device for heating food, (UK) a cooker.
kachel oven
(dated) A house or room artificially warmed or heated.

stowaway /ˈstəʊəˌweɪ/ stowaways n
verstekeling
A person who hides on board a ship, train, etc. so as to get a free passage.

stracciatella /ˌstɹæt͡ʃəˈtɛlə/ /ˌstɹɑt͡ʃi.əˈtɛlə/ stracciatellas n
stracciatella
an Italian soup made by dribbling a mixture of Parmesan cheese and beaten egg into hot broth
a type of Italian milk-based ice cream with chocolate shavings

straddle /ˈstɹæd.l̩/ v
schrijlings zitten op
(transitive) To sit or stand with a leg on each side of something; to sit astride.
zich vrijblijvend opstellen
(transitive) To form a disorderly sprawl; to spread out irregularly.
voor en achter een doel schieten
(military) To fire successive artillery shots in front of and behind of a target, especially in order to determine its range (the term "bracket" is often used instead).

straggle /ˈstɹæɡl̩/ v
afdwalen
(intransitive) To stray, rove, or wander from a normal course and others of its kind.

straggler /ˈstɹæɡlə/ /ˈstɹæɡlɚ/ /ˈstɹæɡl̩ɚ/ stragglers n
afwijkeling
A person who straggles, or departs from the direct or proper course, or from the company to which they belong.
achterblijver
One who falls behind the rest, for example in a race.
zwerver
One who roams without any settled direction.
schooier
A roving vagabond.
uitwas
Something that shoots, or spreads out, beyond the rest, or too far; an exuberant growth.

straight /stɹeɪt/ straighter straightest adj
recht rechte
Not crooked, curly, or bent; having a constant direction throughout its length. [from 14th c.]
zoals het hoort recht
(of a path, trajectory, etc.) Direct, undeviating. [from 15th c.]
puur pure
Of spirits: undiluted, unmixed; neat. [from 19th c.]

straight /stɹeɪt/ more straight most straight adv
rechtdoor
Of a direction relative to the subject, precisely; as if following a direct line.
direct rechtstreeks meteen onmiddellijk
Directly; without pause, delay or detour.

straight /stɹeɪt/ straights n
recht
straat
(poker) Five cards in sequence.

straight r n
r recta
(typography) The usual form of the letter r (which is r), as contrasted with r rotunda (ꝛ).

straight-laced more straight-laced most straight-laced adj
bekrompen
Having narrow views on moral matters; prudish.

straighten /ˈstɹeɪtn̩/ v
rechten recht worden rechtmaken rechttrekken zich rechten
(transitive) To cause to become straight.
opspringen overeind springen
(transitive) To put in order; to sort; to tidy up.
(intransitive) To stand up, especially from a sitting position.

straightway adv
direct meteen onmiddellijk
(nonstandard) Directly.

strain /stɹeɪn/ strains n
bloedlijn
(archaic) Race; lineage, pedigree.

strain /stɹeɪn/ v
forceren
(transitive) To apply a force or forces to by stretching out.
overstrekken
(ambitransitive) To exert or struggle (to do something), especially to stretch (one's senses, faculties etc.) beyond what is normal or comfortable.
afscheiden scheiden zeven
(transitive) To separate solid from liquid by passing through a strainer or colander.

strain gauge strain gauges n
rekstrookje
A device that measures the strain in a structural element by measuring changes in electrical resistance of a sensor attached to the element under investigation.

strained /stɹeɪ̯nd/ more strained most strained adj
gespannen
Under tension; tense.

strainer /ˈstɹeɪnɚ/ strainers n
filter vergiet
A device through which a liquid is passed for purification, filtering or separation from solid matter; anything (including a screen or a cloth) used to strain a liquid.
A perforated screen or openwork (usually at the end of a suction pipe of a pump), used to prevent solid bodies from mixing in a liquid stream or flowline.
One who strains.

strait /stɹeɪt/ straits n
straat nauw
(geography) A narrow channel of water connecting two larger bodies of water.
nauw
(often, in the plural) A difficult position.

straitjacket /ˈstɹeɪtˌd͡ʒækɪt/ straitjackets n
dwangbuis
A jacket-like garment with very long sleeves which can be secured in place, thus preventing the wearer from moving his or her arms. Often used in psychiatric hospitals to prevent patients from injuring themselves or others.

straitjacket /ˈstɹeɪtˌd͡ʒækɪt/ v
iemand een dwangbuis aandoen
(literally) To put someone into a straitjacket.
iemand in zijn vrijheid beperken
(by extension) To restrict the freedom of, either physically or psychologically.

strake /ˈstɹeɪk/ strakes n
huidgang
(nautical) A continuous line of plates or planks running from bow to stern that contributes to a vessel's skin. (FM 55-501).

strand /stɹænd/ [stɹɛənd] strands n
strand
The shore or beach of the sea or ocean.

strand /stɹænd/ [stɹɛənd] v
stranden
(transitive, nautical) To run aground; to beach.

stranded adj
gestrand
(nautical, of a vessel) Run aground on a shore or reef.
litzedraad
(of a piece of wire) Made by combining or bundling thinner wires.

strange /stɹeɪnd͡ʒ/ stranger strangest adj
vreemd raar
Not normal; odd, unusual, surprising, out of the ordinary.
vreemd onbekend
Unfamiliar, not yet part of one's experience.
strange vreemd
(particle physics) Having the quantum mechanical property of strangeness.
vreemd buitenlands uitheems
(obsolete) Belonging to another country; foreign.

strange bird strange birds n
vreemde vogel
An unusual person, especially an individual with an idiosyncratic personality or peculiar behavioral characteristics.

stranger /ˈstɹeɪnd͡ʒə/ /ˈstɹeɪnd͡ʒɚ/ strangers n
buitenstaander
vreemde vreemdeling vreemdelinge
A person whom one does not know; a person who is neither a friend nor an acquaintance.
vreemdeling buitenlander buitenlandse vreemdelinge
An outsider or foreigner.

strangle /ˈstɹæŋɡ(ə)l/ /ˈstɹæŋɡəl/ v
wurgen worgen
(transitive) To kill someone by squeezing the throat so as to cut off the oxygen supply; to choke, suffocate or throttle.
(intransitive) To be killed by strangulation, or become strangled.
onderdrukken
(transitive) To stifle or suppress.

stranglehold strangleholds n
verwurging
A grip or control so strong as to stifle or cut off.

strangles /ˈstɹæŋɡ(ə)lz/ /ˈstɹæŋɡəlz/ n
droes
A disease of horses caused by an infection by the bacterium Streptococcus equi.

strangling stranglings n
wurging
The crime of killing by strangling.

strangulation strangulations n
worging wurging
The act of strangling or the state of being strangled.

strap /stɹæp/ straps n
riem
A long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like.
A piece of leather, or strip of wood covered with a suitable material, used to hone the sharpened edge of a razor; a strop.

stratagem /ˈstɹæt.ə.d͡ʒəm/ stratagems n
krijgslist
Specifically, such a tactic or artifice in military operation.

strategic /stɹəˈtiː.d͡ʒɪk/ more strategic most strategic adj
strategisch
Of or pertaining to strategy.
Of or relating to military operations that are more large-scale or long-range than local or tactical ones.

strategically more strategically most strategically adv
strategisch
In a strategic manner.

strategist /ˈstɹætəd͡ʒɪst/ strategists n
strateeg
A person who devises strategies.

strategy /ˈstɹæt.ə.d͡ʒi/ strategies n
strategie
(uncountable) The science and art of military command as applied to the overall planning and conduct of warfare.
(countable) A plan of action intended to accomplish a specific goal.
(uncountable) The act of strategizing; the development of effective strategies.

strategy game strategy games n
strategisch spel
A game in which the players' decision-making skills have a high significance in determining the outcome, such as chess, checkers or go.

stratocracy stratocracies n
stratocratie
A military government.

stratosphere stratospheres n
stratosfeer
(meteorology) The region of the uppermost atmosphere where temperature increases along with the altitude due to the absorption of solar ultraviolet radiation by ozone. The stratosphere extends from the tropopause (10–15 kilometers) to approximately 50 kilometers, where it is succeeded by the mesosphere.

stratovolcano stratovolcanoes stratovolcanos n
stratovulkaan
(vulcanology) A tall conical volcano, composed of layers (or strata) of hardened lava, tephra and ash.

straw /stɹɑ/ /stɹɔ/ /stɹɔː/ straws n
stro
(countable) A dried stalk of a cereal plant.
(uncountable) Such dried stalks considered collectively; this bulk matter may be a chief salable product, a by-product, fodder, bedding, or green manure, depending on region and on current market conditions.

straw hat straw hats n
strohoed
A stiff hat, made from woven straw.

straw-colored more straw-colored most straw-colored adj
strogeel
Pale yellow, the color of straw.

strawberry /ˈstɹɑˌbɛɹi/ /ˈstɹɔˌbɛɹi/ /ˈstɹɔːb(ə)ɹi/ strawberrier strawberriest adj
aardbeien-
Of a colour similar to the colour of strawberry-flavoured products.

strawberry /ˈstɹɑˌbɛɹi/ /ˈstɹɔˌbɛɹi/ /ˈstɹɔːb(ə)ɹi/ strawberries n
aardbei aardbezie
The sweet, usually red, edible fruit of certain plants of the genus Fragaria.
A dark pinkish red colour, like that of the fruit; strawberry red.
aardbei aardbeiplant
Any plant of the genus Fragaria (that bears such fruit).

strawberry tree strawberry trees n
aardbeiboom
A cane apple, an evergreen shrub or small tree (Arbutus unedo), in family Ericaceae, native to the Mediterranean region and western Europe north to western France and Ireland, which bears fruits which resemble strawberries.
Any of the other species of Arbutus, native to Europe and temperate North America, especially

strawboard strawboards n
strokarton
A form of cardboard, usually yellow, made from straw

strawen /ˈstɹɔːən/ adj
strooien
(archaic) Made of straw.

stray /stɹeɪ/ v
dwalen
(intransitive) To wander, as from a direct course; to deviate, or go out of the way.

stray dog stray dogs n
straathond zwerfhond

streak /stɹiːk/ streaks n
streep
An irregular line left from smearing or motion.

streak-backed antshrike streak-backed antshrikes n
roraima-mierklauwier
a passerine bird of the antbird family, Thamnophilus insignis.

stream /stɹiːm/ streams n
stroom
A small river; a large creek; a body of moving water confined by banks.

stream /stɹiːm/ v
streamen
(Internet) To push continuous data (e.g. music) from a server to a client computer while it is being used (played) on the client.

streambed streambeds n
stroombed stroombedding
A channel through which a stream flows or used to flow.

streamline /ˈstriːmlaɪn/ streamlines n
stroomlijn
(physics) A line that is tangent to the velocity of flow of a fluid; equivalent to the path of a specific particle in that flow.

street /stɹit/ /stɹiːt/ [skɹitˀ] [ʃkɹitˀ] [ʃtɹ̠̊iʔ] [ˈʃt͡ʃɹitˀ] streets n
straat
A paved part of road, usually in a village or a town.

street artist street artists n
straatartiest straatkunstenaar
Someone who produces art in public spaces; someone who engages in street art.

street corner street corners n
straathoek
The corner of a street, usually where two streets meet at an intersection.

street harassment n
straatintimidatie
Sexual harassment and sexualised intimidation happening in public areas, such as catcalling.

street musician street musicians n
straatmuzikant

street organ street organs n
draaiorgel
(musical instrument) A type of mechanically-played barrel organ designed to be played in the street.

street racing n
straatracen
Motorsport or auto racing held on public roads.

street sign street signs n
straatnaambord straatnaambordje
a sign showing the name of a street, usually placed at a street corner.

street sweeper street sweepers n
straatveger
A person who is employed to sweep streets, pavements, and gutters, keeping them clear of litter.
veegmachine
A machine used to sweep streets.

street urchin street urchins n
straatjongen straatkind
(British, obsolescent) A child who lives, or spends most of his or her time, in the streets; sometimes a petty thief or pickpocket.

streetfighter streetfighters n
straatvechter straatvechtster
A person who regularly fights in the streets

streetlight streetlights n
straatverlichting straatlicht
(countable) Any large outdoor light used to illuminate a public area, usually urban.
straatlicht
(uncountable) The light produced by these lights.

streetwalker /ˈstɹiːtˌwɔːkə(ɹ)/ streetwalkers n
tippelaarster
A prostitute who looks for customers on the streets and in other public places.

strength /stɹɛŋkθ/ /stɹɛŋθ/ [st̠͡ɹ̠eɪŋkθ] [st̠͡ɹ̠ɛn̪θ] [st̠͡ɹ̠ɛŋkθ] [st̠͡ɹ̠ɛɪŋkθ] [st̠͡ɹ̠ɪŋkθ] strengths n
kracht sterkte
The quality or degree of being strong.
kracht
The strongest part of something; that on which confidence or reliance is based.

strength training n
krachttraining spierversterking
A form of exercise in which the goal is to increase the strength of muscles through low numbers of repetitions of an exercise performed with high resistance.

strengthen /ˈstɹɛnθən/ /ˈstɹɛŋ(k)θən/ /ˈʃt͡ʃɹeɪŋ(k)θən/ v
versterken
(transitive) To make strong or stronger; to add strength to; to increase the strength of; to fortify.
bezielen kracht geven tot leven wekken versterken
(transitive) To empower; to give moral strength to; to encourage; to enhearten.

strengthening strengthenings n
versterking
The process by which something is strengthened.

strenuous /ˈstɹɛnjuəs/ more strenuous most strenuous adj
vurig
Having great vigour or energy; forceful.
hard veeleisend zwaar
(of a task) Requiring great exertion; very laborious.

strep throat n
streptokokkenfaryngitis
(pathology) An infection of the throat with streptococci.

strepsirrhine strepsirrhines n
halfaap
(zoology) Any member of the clade Strepsirrhini, one of the two suborders of primates, besides haplorhines (which includes monkeys and apes).

stress /stɹɛs/ stresses n
spanning zenuwen
(countable, physics) The internal distribution of force across a small boundary per unit area of that boundary (pressure) within a body. It causes strain or deformation and is typically symbolised by σ or τ.
stress
(uncountable) Emotional pressure suffered by a human being or other animal.

stress /stɹɛs/ v
beklemtonen
(transitive) To emphasise (a syllable of a word).

stressed /stɹɛst/ more stressed most stressed adj
beklemtoond
(phonetics) Having a stress or accent.

stressful /ˈstɹɛsfəl/ more stressful most stressful adj
stressvol
Irritating; causing stress.

stretch /stɹɛt͡ʃ/ stretches n
rek
An act of stretching.
The ability to lengthen when pulled.

stretch /stɹɛt͡ʃ/ v
strekken
(transitive) To lengthen by pulling.
rekken
(intransitive) To lengthen when pulled.
(figuratively, transitive) To get more use than expected from a limited resource.
(figuratively, transitive) To make inaccurate by exaggeration.
(intransitive, transitive) To extend one’s limbs or another part of the body in order to improve the elasticity of one's muscles
aanspannen rechttrekken strekken
(transitive) To pull tight.
reiken strekken
(intransitive) To extend physically, especially from limit point to limit point.

stretch mark stretch marks n
striae
(dermatology) Any of a series of red, irregular stripes on the surface of the skin caused by rapid growth of the tissues lying just underneath. They usually appear as a result of pregnancy, puberty or obesity, but can also be caused by rapid muscle growth.

stretcher /ˈstɹɛt͡ʃə/ /ˈstɹɛt͡ʃɚ/ stretchers n
draagbaar baar brancard
A simple litter designed to carry a sick, injured, or dead person.
frame kader
A frame on which a canvas is stretched for painting.

strew /stɹu/ /stɹuː/ v
bestrooien strooien
(dated, except strewn) To distribute objects or pieces of something over an area, especially in a random manner.

striated heron striated herons n
mangrovereiger
A small species of heron, Butorides striata, of cosmopolitan distribution (sometimes including the green heron, Butorides virescens, of North America).

strict /stɹɪkt/ stricter strictest adj
strak
Strained; drawn close; tight.
strikt streng
Governed or governing by exact rules; observing exact rules; severe; rigorous.
streng
Severe in discipline.

strictly /ˈstɹɪktli/ more strictly most strictly strictlier strictliest adv
streng strikt
In a strict manner.
(maths) In a manner that applies to every member of a set or every interval of a function
strikt
In a limited manner; only
strikt strikt genomen
In a narrow or limited sense.

stricto sensu phraseologicalUnit
in enge zin stricto sensu
In the narrow sense; narrowly.

stride /stɹaɪd/ v
schrijden
(intransitive) To walk with long steps.

strident /ˈstɹaɪ.dənt/ [ˈstɹaɪdˀnt] more strident most strident adj
snerpend
Loud; shrill, piercing, high-pitched; rough-sounding

strider striders n
strijder
One who strides.

strife /stɹaɪf/ strifes n
conflict geschil strijd vijandige rivaliteit
Bitter conflict, sometimes violent.

strike /stiː.ɹaɪk/ /stɹaɪk/ [stiː.ɹ̠ʌɪ̯k(ʰ)] strikes n
slag
(baseball) A status resulting from a batter swinging and missing a pitch, or not swinging at a pitch when the ball goes in the strike zone, or hitting a foul ball that is not caught.
staking
A work stoppage (or otherwise concerted stoppage of an activity) as a form of protest.
klap slag stoot
A blow or application of physical force against something.
strike
(cricket) The status of being the batsman that the bowler is bowling at.

strike /stiː.ɹaɪk/ /stɹaɪk/ [stiː.ɹ̠ʌɪ̯k(ʰ)] v
doorhalen toeslaan
slaan
(transitive) To cause to sound by one or more beats; to indicate or notify by audible strokes. Of a clock, to announce (an hour of the day), usually by one or more sounds.
slaan staken raken treffen de vlag strijken doorstrepen
(transitive) To give, as a blow; to impel, as with a blow; to give a force to; to dash; to cast.
schijnen
(transitive) To impress, seem or appear to (a person).

strike while the iron is hot v
het ijzer smeden als het heet is
(idiomatic) To act on an opportunity promptly while favorable conditions exist; to avoid waiting.

strikebreaker strikebreakers n
stakingsbreker
A non-unionized worker hired to replace a striking union worker.

striking /ˈstɹaɪkɪŋ/ more striking most striking adj
opvallend treffend
Making a strong impression.

string /stɹɪŋ/ strings n
koord draad streng
(countable) A long, thin and flexible structure made from threads twisted together.
karakterreeks
(countable, programming) An ordered sequence of text characters stored consecutively in memory and capable of being processed as a single entity.
snaarinstrumenten
(music, usually, in the plural) The stringed instruments as a section of an orchestra, especially those played by a bow, or the persons playing those instruments.

string /stɹɪŋ/ v
rijgen aaneenrijgen
(transitive) To put (items) on a string.

string quartet string quartets n
strijkkwartet
(music) A group of four musicians playing string instruments, usually two violins, a viola and a cello.

string theory string theories n
snaartheorie
(physics) A candidate unified theory of all physical forces and particles; a theory which suggests that subatomic particles are one-dimensional strings rather than zero-dimensional points. It also suggests that space-time can have up to nine dimensions, plus the dimension of time.

stringed instrument stringed instruments n
snaarinstrument

stringent /ˈstɹɪn.d͡ʒənt/ more stringent most stringent adj
gestreng stringent
Strict; binding strongly; making strict requirements; restrictive; rigid; severe

stringently more stringently most stringently adv
gestreng
in a stringent manner

strip /stɹɪp/ n
asfalt strook
koopgoot
(US) A street with multiple shopping or entertainment possibilities.

strip /stɹɪp/ v
strippen
(transitive) To remove or take away, often in strips or stripes.
(transitive) To fire (a bullet or ball) from a rifle such that it fails to pick up a spin from the rifling.
strippen uitkleden
(transitive) To take away something from (someone or something); to plunder; to divest.

stripe /stɹaɪp/ /stɹʌɪp/ stripes n
streep
A long region of a single colour in a repeating pattern of similar regions.

striped /stɹaɪpt/ adj
gestreept
Having stripes, decorated or marked with bands differing in color.

striped hyena /ˌstɹaɪpt haɪˈiːnə/ striped hyenas n
gestreepte hyena
The smallest of the true hyenas, Hyaena hyaena.

stripper /stɹɪpə/ /stɹɪpɚ/ /ʃkɹɪpə/ strippers n
stripper stripster stripteasedanseres
Someone who removes their clothing in a sexually provocative manner, especially as a form of paid entertainment.

striptease stripteases n
striptease
The act of slowly taking off one's clothes to sexually arouse the viewer, often accompanied by music and in exchange for money.

striptease v
strippen
(intransitive) To perform a striptease.

strive /ˈstɹaɪv/ v
streven
To try to achieve a result; to make strenuous effort; to try earnestly and persistently.

strobilus strobili n
kegelvrucht
(botany) Sensu strictissimo a more-or-less cone-shaped fruiting body of any of various vascular Pteridophyta, such as horsetail, that bear spores;

stroboscope stroboscopes n
stroboscoop
Instrument for studying or observing periodic movement by rendering a moving body visible only at regular intervals.

stroganoff /ˈstroʊɡənɔf/ stroganoffs n
Stroganoffsaus
A dish of sautéed pieces of beef (or a substitute) served in a sauce with sour cream.

stroke /stɹoʊk/ /stɹəʊk/ strokes n
klap
An act of hitting; a blow, a hit.
slag
A single movement with a tool; also, an impact of a tool on an object.
(tennis) The hitting of a ball with a racket; also, the movement of the racket and arm that produces that impact.
(technology) A single movement or thrust of a part (such as a piston) of a machine that moves back and forth; also, the length of this movement.
(swimming) A specific combination of movements of the arms and legs which, when repeated, causes the swimmer to advance through the water; also, the manner in which such movements are made; a swimming style.
slag streek
(golf) A single act of striking at the ball with a club; also, at matchplay, a shot deducted from a player's score at a hole as a result of a handicapping system.
aaien
An act of moving one's hand or an object along a surface in one direction, touching it lightly; a caress.
haal slag
The movement of an oar or paddle through water, either the pull which actually propels the boat, or a single entire cycle of movement including the pull; also, the manner in which such movements are made; a rowing style.
streek
A movement of a brush in painting, of a chisel in carving, of a pen, pencil, or such implement in drawing or writing, etc., in one direction; hence, a line or mark made on a surface by such an implement.
beroerte
(medicine) The loss of brain function arising when the blood supply to the brain is suddenly interrupted.
klokslag streek
(music) A bow or pluck of a string or strings of a stringed instrument; also, the manner in which a musical instrument is played; hence, a melody, a tune.

stroke /stɹoʊk/ /stɹəʊk/ v
aaien strelen strijken
To move one's hand or an object (such as a broom or brush) along (a surface) in one direction, touching it lightly; to caress.

stroll /stɹoʊl/ /stɹəʊl/ strolls n
wandeling
A wandering on foot; an idle and leisurely walk; a ramble.

stroll /stɹoʊl/ /stɹəʊl/ v
slenteren wandelen
To wander on foot; to ramble idly or leisurely; to rove.

stroller strollers n
kinderwagen buggy
(US, Canada, Australia) A seat or chair on wheels, pushed by somebody walking behind it, typically used for transporting babies and young children.

strong /stɹɑŋ/ /stɹɒŋ/ /stɹɔŋ/ [st̠͡ɹ̠ɑŋ] [st̠͡ɹ̠ɒŋ] [st̠͡ɹ̠ɔŋ] [ʃt̠͡ɹ̠ɑŋ] [ʃt̠͡ɹ̠ɒŋ] [ʃt̠͡ɹ̠ɔŋ] [ʃt͡ʃɹɔŋ] stronger strongest adj
sterk krachtig
Capable of producing great physical force.
Highly stimulating to the senses.
Having an offensive or intense odor or flavor.
sterk stevig
Capable of withstanding great physical force.
sterk standvastig
Determined; unyielding.
sterk geconcentreerd
Having a high concentration of an essential or active ingredient.
sterk
(specifically) Having a high alcoholic content.
(grammar) Inflecting in a different manner than the one called weak, such as Germanic verbs which change vowels.
(military) Not easily subdued or taken.
(of an argument) Convincing.
kras sterk
(slang, US) Impressive, good.

strong verb strong verbs n
sterk werkwoord
(grammar) Any of a class of Germanic verbs which use ablaut as opposed to a dental affix to indicate tense.
(grammar, linguistics) A member of a "strong" class in a language with two or more verb classes.

stronghold /ˈstɹɒŋhəʊld/ /ˈstɹɔŋˌhoʊld/ strongholds n
vesting bastion bolwerk fort
A place built to withstand attack; a fortress.
bolwerk
(figuratively) A place of domination by, or refuge or survival of, a particular group or idea.

strontium /ˈstɹɒn.ti.əm/ strontiums n
strontium
The metallic chemical element (symbol Sr) with an atomic number of 38. It is a soft, reactive, silvery alkaline earth metal.

stroopwafel /ˈstɹoʊpˌwɑfəl/ /ˈstɹuːp-/ /ˈstɹəʊpˌwɒfəl/ stroopwafels n
stroopwafel
A Dutch waffle made from two thin wafers with syrup in between.

strop /stɹɒp/ strops n
riem scheerriem
A strap; more specifically a piece of leather or a substitute (notably canvas), or strip of wood covered with a suitable material, for honing a razor.

strop /stɹɒp/ v
wetten
To hone (a razor or knife) with a strop.

structural more structural most structural adj
structureel
Of, relating to, or having structure.

structural unemployment n
structurele werkloosheid
(economics) A type of unemployment explained by a mismatch between the requirements of the employers and the properties (such as skills, age, gender or location) of the unemployed.

structure /ˈstɹʌk(t)ʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈstɹʌkt͡ʃɚ/ [ˈstɹɐk(t)ʃə(ɹ)] [ˈstʃɹɐktʃə] structures n
structuur
A cohesive whole built up of distinct parts.
The underlying shape of a solid.
The overall form or organization of something.
(computing) Several pieces of data treated as a unit.

structure /ˈstɹʌk(t)ʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈstɹʌkt͡ʃɚ/ [ˈstɹɐk(t)ʃə(ɹ)] [ˈstʃɹɐktʃə] v
structureren
(transitive) To give structure to; to arrange.

structured more structured most structured adj
gestructureerd
having structure; organized

structuredness n
gestructureerdheid
The state or condition of being structured.

strudel /ˈstɹuːdəl/ strudels n
strudel
A pastry made from multiple thin layers of dough rolled up and filled with fruit, etc.

struggle /ˈstrʌɡəl/ [ˈstɹʌɡl̩] struggles n
strijd gevecht
(figurative) Strife, contention, great effort.

struggle /ˈstrʌɡəl/ [ˈstɹʌɡl̩] v
vechten moeite hebben worstelen
To strive, to labour in difficulty, to fight (for or against), to contend.

strumpet /ˈstɹʌm.pɪt/ strumpets n
hoer lichtekooi
A female prostitute
(derogatory) A trollop; a whore.

strut /stɹət/ /stɹʌt/ [stɹɐt] [stɹʊ̈t] [stɹʌt] struts n
schoor stut steun
(chiefly, construction) A beam or rod providing support.

strut /stɹət/ /stɹʌt/ [stɹɐt] [stɹʊ̈t] [stɹʌt] v
paraderen
(transitive, by extension) To walk across or on (a stage or other place) haughtily or proudly.

strychnine /ˈstɹɪk.niːn/ strychnines n
strychnine
(organic compound) A very toxic, colourless crystalline alkaloid, derived from nux vomica, used as a pesticide

stub /stʌb/ stubs n
stomp
Something blunted, stunted, or cut short, such as stubble or a stump.

stub /stʌb/ v
wieden
(transitive) To remove a plant by pulling it out by the roots.
stoten
(transitive) To jam, hit, or bump, especially a toe.

stubble /ˈstʌb.əl/ stubbles n
stoppel stoppelbaard
(countable, and, uncountable) Short, coarse hair, especially on a man’s face.
stoppel
(countable, and, uncountable) The short stalks left in a field after crops have been harvested.

stubborn /ˈstʊbən/ /ˈstʌbən/ /ˈstʌbɚn/ stubborner stubbornest adj
koppig halsstarrig hardnekkig eigenwijs
Refusing to move or to change one's opinion; obstinate; firmly resisting; persistent in doing something.

stubbornness /ˈstʌbən(n)əs/ /ˈstʌbɚn(n)əs/ stubbornnesses n
halsstarrigheid
The state of being stubborn.

stucco stucchi stuccoes stuccos n
stuc pleisterkalk
A plaster that is used to coat interior or exterior walls, or used for mouldings.

stuck up more stuck up most stuck up adj
hooghartig zelfingenomen
(idiomatic) snobbish, conceited; believing oneself to be better than others, usually because of abundant success; haughty; arrogant or egotistical.

stud /stʌd/ studs n
dekhengst dekstier fokdier fokhengst fokstier stoeterij
A male animal, especially a stud horse (stallion), kept for breeding.
A female animal, especially a studmare (broodmare), kept for breeding.
stijl
(construction) A vertical post, especially one of the small uprights in the framing for lath and plaster partitions, and furring, and upon which the laths are nailed.
Dekhengst
(colloquial) A sexually attractive male.

student /ˈstjuː.dənt/ /ˈstu.dənt/ /ˈst͡ʃuː.dənt/ students n
student studente
A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.
A person who is formally enrolled at a school, a college or university, or another educational institution.
(in particular) A person who is enrolled at a college or university (as contrasted with a pupil or schoolchild attending a primary or secondary school).

student loan student loans n
studentenlening studentenkrediet
(education, finance) A loan granted to a student in higher education to help pay for the tuition.

student strike student strikes n
studentenstaking
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students' union students' unions n
studentenvakbond
(UK) A student organization present in many colleges, universities, and high schools. In higher education, the students' union is often accorded its own building on the campus, dedicated to social, organizational activities, and representation.

studio /ˈstjuːdiəʊ/ /ˈstudioʊ/ /ˈst͡ʃuːdiəʊ/ studios n
atelier
An artist’s or photographer’s workshop or the room in which an artist works.
atelier kunstschool
An establishment where an art is taught.
studio
A place where radio or television programs, records or films are made.
A studio apartment.
filmmaatschappij platenmaatschappij
A company or organization that makes films, records or other artistic works.

studious /ˈstjuːdi.əs/ /ˈstuːdi.əs/ more studious most studious adj
leergierig
Given to thought, or to the examination of subjects by contemplation; contemplative.

study /ˈstʌdi/ studies n
studie
Mental effort to acquire knowledge or learning.
studeerkamer studiezaal
A room in a house intended for reading and writing; traditionally the private room of the male head of household.

study /ˈstʌdi/ v
instuderen
studeren leren
(transitive) To fix the mind closely upon a subject; to dwell upon anything in thought; to muse; to ponder.

study hall study halls n
studiezaal
(North America) A class period, usually in boarding school or high school, where students are afforded the time for independent study and homework assignments, as part of the curriculum or after hours, the last notably as a punishment called detention.

stuff /stʌf/ stuffs n
materiaal
goedje spul stof waar
(informal) Miscellaneous items or objects; (with possessive) personal effects.

stuff /stʌf/ v
vullen
proppen vrotten
(transitive) To fill by packing or crowding something into; to cram with something; to load to excess.
vreten
(pronominal) To eat, especially in a hearty or greedy manner.
opzetten
To preserve a dead bird or other animal by filling its skin.

stuffed /stʌft/ more stuffed most stuffed adj
gevuld opgezet
Full or packed (with some material or substance).
verzadigd vol
(cooking) Filled with seasoning.

stuffed animal stuffed animals n
knuffelbeest
(US) A soft toy in the form of an animal.

stuffy /ˈstʌfi/ stuffier stuffiest adj
benauwd bedompt muf
Poorly ventilated; partially plugged.

stumble /ˈstʌmbəl/ v
struikelen strompelen
(transitive, figurative) To mislead; to confound; to cause to err or to fall.

stump /stʌmp/ stumps n
stomp
The remains of something that has been cut off; especially the remains of a tree, the remains of a limb.
doezelaar
(drawing) An artists’ drawing tool made of rolled paper used to smudge or blend marks made with charcoal, Conté crayon, pencil or other drawing media.

stumped more stumped most stumped adj
perplex
(informal) Perplexed, confused.
(cricket, of a batsman, not comparable) out as a result of the wicket-keeper breaking the wicket with the ball while the batsman is out of his crease.
(slang, archaic) Done for; bankrupt or ruined.

stun /stʌn/ v
verdoven
(transitive) To incapacitate; especially by inducing disorientation or unconsciousness.
verbluffen
(transitive) To shock or surprise.

stunt double stunt doubles n
stuntdubbel
(film, television) A type of body double: a skilled stand-in used for dangerous film or video sequences such as jumping out of a building, leaping from vehicle to vehicle, and fight sequences.

stuntman /ˈstʌnt.mæn/ stuntmen n
stuntwerker
In films, someone who performs stunts that are deemed too dangerous or physically difficult for the main actors to attempt.

stupa /ˈstuːpə/ stupas n
stoepa
(Buddhism) A dome-shaped Buddhist monument, used to house relics of the Lord Buddha.

stupefy /ˈst(j)upəˌfaɪ/ /ˈst͡ʃupəˌfaɪ/ v
verdoven verdwazen
(transitive) To dull the senses or capacity to think thereby reducing responsiveness; to dazzle or stun.

stupendous /stjuˈpɛndəs/ /stuˈpɛndəs/ more stupendous most stupendous adj
kolossaal overweldigend verbazend verbazingwekkend
Astonishingly great or large; huge; enormous.

stupid /st͡ʃjuː.pɪd/ /ˈst(j)u.pɪd/ /ˈstjuː.pɪd/ /ˈʃtjuː.pɪd/ /ˈʃt͡ʃjʉː.pəd/ more stupid most stupid stupider stupidest adj
dom stom onverstandig
(of animates) Lacking in intelligence.
Exhibiting the quality of having been done by someone lacking in intelligence.
idioot
To the point of stupor.

stupidity /stjuːˈpɪdɪti/ /stuˈpɪdɪti/ stupidities n
domheid stomheid
(uncountable) The property of being stupid.
stommiteit
(countable) An act that is stupid.

stupor /ˈstju.pɚ/ /ˈstjuː.pə/ /ˈstu.pɚ/ stupors n
verbijstering verdwazing
A state of greatly dulled or completely suspended consciousness or sensibility; (particularly, symptom) a chiefly mental condition marked by absence of spontaneous movement, greatly diminished responsiveness to stimulation, and usually impaired consciousness.

sturdy /ˈstɜrdi/ /ˈstɜːdi/ sturdier sturdiest adj
solide stevig robuust
Of firm build; stiff; stout; strong.
potig stoer
Solid in structure or person.

sturgeon /ˈstɜːd͡ʒən/ /ˈstɝd͡ʒən/ sturgeon sturgeons n
steur
Any marine or freshwater fish of the family Acipenseridae that are prized for their roe and are endemic to temperate seas and rivers of the northern hemisphere, especially central Eurasia.

stutter /ˈstʌtə/ /ˈstʌtɚ/ stutters n
stotteren

stutterer stutterers n
stotteraar stotteraarster
One who stutters; one who speaks with a stutter.

sty /staɪ/ sties styes n
varkensstal
A pen or enclosure for swine.
(figurative) A messy, dirty or debauched place.

stye /ˈstaɪ/ styes n
strontje stijg
(disease) A bacterial infection in the eyelash or eyelid.

stygian /ˈstɪd͡ʒ.i.ən/ more stygian most stygian adj
hels infernaal
(literary) Infernal or hellish.

style /staɪl/ styles n
stijl
(botany) The stalk that connects the stigma(s) to the ovary in a pistil of a flower.
A particular manner of creating, doing, or presenting something, especially a work of architecture or art.

stylish /ˈstaɪlɪʃ/ more stylish most stylish adj
stijlvol
Having elegance or taste or refinement in manners or dress.

stylistic /staɪˈlɪstɪk/ /stɪˈlɪstɪk/ more stylistic most stylistic adj
stilistisch
Of or pertaining to style, especially to linguistic or literary style.

stylistics n
stijlleer stilistiek
(linguistics) The study of literary style, and how it changes within different contexts.

stylite /ˈstaɪlaɪt/ /ˈstʌɪlʌɪt/ stylites n
pilaarheilige styliet
(Christianity, historical) A Christian ascetic in ancient times who lived alone on top of a tall pillar.

stylus /ˈstaɪ.ləs/ styli styluses n
griffel schrijfstift stylus
(writing) An ancient writing implement consisting of a small rod with a pointed end for scratching letters on clay, wax-covered tablets or other surfaces, and a blunt end for obliterating them.
naald
A hard-pointed pen-shaped instrument for marking on stencils used in a mimeograph machine.
A hard point, typically of diamond or sapphire, following a groove in a phonograph and transmitting the recorded sound for reproduction.

stymie /ˈstaɪmi/ v
belemmeren hinderen ten val brengen
To thwart or stump; to cause to fail or to leave hopelessly puzzled, confused, or stuck.

styrofoam styrofoams n
piepschuim
Expanded polystyrene foam, such as is used in cups and packaging.

suavity suavities n
hoflijkheid
The quality of being sweet or pleasing to the mind; agreeableness; pleasantness

sub- /sʌb/ prefix
onder- sub-
under, beneath
deel-
subsidiary, secondary

sub-Saharan adj
Sub-Saharaans
Of or pertaining to that part of Africa which lies south of the Sahara Desert.

subarctic /sʌbˈɑːktɪk/ /sʌbˈɑːtɪk/ adj
subarctisch
Of, relating to, or characteristic of the subarctic.

subatomic adj
subatomair
(physics) Relating to particles that are constituents of the atom, or are smaller than an atom; such as proton, neutron, electron, etc.

subclass subclasses n
onderklasse subklasse
(taxonomy) A rank directly below class.

subcommittee /ˈsʌb.kəˌmɪti/ subcommittees n
ondercommissie
A committee formed by an existing committee, comprising a subset of its members.

subconsciousness n
onderbewustzijn
The state of being subconscious.

subcontinent subcontinents n
subcontinent
A large landmass which is either smaller than a continent (such as Greenland), or part of an even larger continent (such as the Indian subcontinent).

subcontractor subcontractors n
onderaannemer
A contractor hired by a general contractor employed by the contractor rather than directly hired by the customer.

subculture /ˈsʌbˌkʌltʃɚ/ subcultures n
subcultuur
A portion of a culture distinguished by its customs or other features, often in contrast to the larger mainstream culture.

subcutaneous /sʌbkjuːˈteɪnɪəs/ more subcutaneous most subcutaneous adj
onderhuids subcutaan
Pertaining to the fatty layer under the skin.

subdiscipline subdisciplines n
deelgebied
A field of study or work that is related to one aspect, but not the whole, of a broader field of study or work.

subdivide /ˌsʌb.dɪˈvaɪd/ v
onderverdelen
(ambitransitive) To divide divisions into smaller divisions.

subdue /səbˈdjuː/ /səbˈdu/ /səbˈdʒuː/ /sʌb-/ v
onder controle brengen
To overcome, quieten, or bring under control.
onderwerpen
To bring (a country) under control by force.

subdued /səbˈdjuːd/ /səbˈdud/ more subdued most subdued adj
beteugeld
Conquered; overpowered; crushed; submissive.
gedempt
Not glaring in color; soft and light in tone.

subfamily subfamilies n
onderfamilie subfamilie
(taxonomy) A taxonomic category ranking between a family and a genus; formerly called a tribe

subgenre subgenres n
subgenre
One of several categories within a particular genre.

subgenus subgenera subgenuses n
ondergeslacht
(taxonomy) A subdivision of a genus.

subglacial /sʌbˈɡleɪ.ʃl̩/ /sʌbˈɡleɪ.ʃɪ.əl/ /ˌsʌbˈɡleɪ.ʃ(ə)l/ adj
subglaciale
Formed or occurring beneath a glacier or other body of ice.

subheading subheadings n
tussenkop
a heading or caption subordinate to a main headline, heading, or title especially when inserted as a divider between sections (as of a newspaper or periodical article or story or text of a book)

subitize /ˈsʌbɪtaɪz/ v
subitiseren
(transitive, intransitive, psychology) To judge (the number of objects in a group) rapidly, accurately and confidently without counting them. [from 1949]

subject /ˈsʌb.d͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈsʌb.d͡ʒɪkt/ subjects n
onderwerp
(grammar) The noun, pronoun or noun phrase about whom the statement is made. In active clauses with verbs denoting an action, the subject is the actor. In clauses in the passive voice the subject is the target of the action.
onderwerp vak vakgebied
The main topic of a paper, work of art, discussion, field of study, etc.
vak vakgebied
A particular area of study.
onderdaan onderdane
A citizen in a monarchy.

subject /səbˈd͡ʒɛkt/ /sʌbˈd͡ʒɛkt/ v
onderwerpen
(transitive, construed with to) To cause (someone or something) to undergo a particular experience, especially one that is unpleasant or unwanted.

subject clause subject clauses n
onderwerpszin
(grammar) a clause that is the subject of a sentence

subjective /səbˈd͡ʒɛktɪv/ /sʌbˈd͡ʒɛktɪv/ more subjective most subjective adj
subjectief
Formed, as in opinions, based upon a person's feelings or intuition, not upon observation or reasoning; coming more from within the observer than from observations of the external environment.

subjectivism /səbˈd͡ʒɛktəvɪzm̩/ subjectivisms n
subjectivisme

subjectivity subjectivities n
subjectiviteit
(singulare tantum) The state of being subjective.

subjugate /ˈsʌbd͡ʒuɡeɪt/ /ˈsʌbd͡ʒuɡət/ /ˈsʌbd͡ʒəɡeɪt/ /ˈsʌbd͡ʒəɡət/ v
onderwerpen
(transitive) To forcibly impose obedience or servitude upon.

subjunctive mood subjunctive moods n
aanvoegende wijs subjunctief bijvoegende wijs conjunctief
(grammar) Mood expressing an action or state which is hypothetical or anticipated rather than actual, including wishes and commands.

sublessor sublessors n
onderverhuurder
(property law) A tenant (or lessee) that grants a sublease; one who sublets.

sublet /ˌsʌbˈlɛt/ v
onderverhuren
(transitive, property law) To grant a sublease out of property held under a lease.

sublimation sublimations n
vervluchtigen sublimatie
(chemistry) The transition of a substance from the solid phase directly to the vapor state such that it does not pass through the intermediate liquid phase. [from late 14th c.]

subliminal /səˈblɪm.ɪ.nəl/ /ˌsabˈlɪm.ɪ.nəl/ [səˈblɪm.ɪ.nl̩] [ˌsabˈlɪm.ɪ.nl̩] [ˌsʌbˈlɪm.ɪ.nl̩] more subliminal most subliminal adj
subliminaal
(physiology) Of a stimulus: below the limen or threshold of conscious perception, especially if still able to produce a response; also (generally) , below the threshold where a response can be produced. [from late 19th c.]

subliminal message subliminal messages n
subliminale reclame
A signal or message embedded in another object, designed to pass below the normal limits of perception.

subliminally /səˈblɪm.ɪ.nə.li/ /sʌbˈlɪm.ɪ.nə.li/ /ˌsabˈlɪm.ɪ.nə.li/ more subliminally most subliminally adv
onderbewust subliminaal
In a subliminal manner.

sublunar adj
ondermaans sublunarisch
Situated beneath the Moon.

submachine gun submachine guns n
machinepistool pistoolmitrailleur
A type of short range machine gun that is carried as a personal weapon and uses pistol ammunition.

submarine /sʌb.məˈɹin/ /sʌb.məˈɹiːn/ /ˈsʌb.mə.ɹin/ adj
onderzees onderwater-
Hidden or undisclosed.

submarine /sʌb.məˈɹin/ /sʌb.məˈɹiːn/ /ˈsʌb.mə.ɹin/ submarines n
duikboot onderzeeër
A boat that can go underwater.

submerge /səbˈmɜːd͡ʒ/ /səbˈmɝd͡ʒ/ v
afzinken
(transitive) To put into a liquid; to immerse; to plunge into and keep in.

submersible adj
afzinkbaar
Able to be submerged.

submission /səbˈmɪʃən/ submissions n
inzending
The thing which has been submitted.

submissive /səbˈmɪsɪv/ more submissive most submissive adj
onderdanig
Meekly obedient or passive.

submit /səbˈmɪt/ v
onderwerpen toegeven
(intransitive) To yield or give way to another.
indienen verzenden voordragen voorleggen
(ambitransitive) To enter or put forward for approval, consideration, marking etc.

suborder suborders n
onderorde suborde
(taxonomy) A taxonomic category below order and above infraorder.

subordinate /səˈboːdɪnæɪt/ /səˈboːdɪnət/ /səˈbɔɹdɪneɪt/ /səˈbɔɹdɪnət/ /səˈbɔːdɪneɪt/ /səˈbɔːdɪnət/ more subordinate most subordinate adj
ondergeschikt
Placed in a lower class, rank, or position.
(grammar, of a clause, not comparable) dependent on and either modifying or complementing the main clause

subordinate /səˈboːdɪnæɪt/ /səˈboːdɪnət/ /səˈbɔɹdɪneɪt/ /səˈbɔɹdɪnət/ /səˈbɔːdɪneɪt/ /səˈbɔːdɪnət/ subordinates n
ondergeschikte
(countable) One who is subordinate.

subordinate clause subordinate clauses n
bijzin
(grammar) A clause that cannot stand alone as a sentence, but functions as either a noun, adjective or adverb in a sentence.

subordinating conjunction subordinating conjunctions n
onderschikkend voegwoord
(grammar) A word that appears at the beginning of a subordinate clause and establishes its nature.

subpar /səbˈpɑɹ/ /səbˈpɑː/ [səbˈpʰɑɹ] [səbˈpʰɑ˞] adj
onder de maat
Of less than a traditional or accepted standard

subpart /ˈsʌbˌpɑː(ɹ)t/ subparts n
onderdeel
Part of a part; a subcomponent or subset.

subpoena /səˈpiːnə/ subpoenae subpoenas subpoenæ n
dagvaarding
(legal) A writ requiring someone to appear in court to give testimony.

subpoena /səˈpiːnə/ v
dagvaarden
(transitive) To summon with a subpoena.

subquestion subquestions n
deelvraag
A question making up part of a larger question.

subscribe /səbˈskɹaɪb/ v
abonneren
(ergative) To sign up to have copies of a publication, such as a newspaper or a magazine, delivered for a period of time.

subscription /səbˈskɹɪpʃən/ subscriptions n
abonnement
Access to a resource for a period of time, generally for payment.

subsequent /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/ /ˈsʌbsɪkwənt/ adj
volgend daaropvolgend
Following in time; coming or being after something else at any time, indefinitely.
daaropvolgend subsequent volgend
Following in order of place; succeeding.

subsequently /ˈsʌb.sɪ.kwənt.li/ adv
vervolgens hierop
Accordingly, therefore (implying a logical connection or deduction), consequently.

subset /ˈsʌbˌsɛt/ subsets n
deelverzameling
(set theory, of a set S) A set A such that every element of A is also an element of S.

subside /səbˈsaɪd/ /sʌbˈsaɪd/ v
bezinken
(intransitive) To sink or fall to the bottom; to settle, as lees.
dalen verlagen zakken zinken
(intransitive) To fall downward; to become lower; to descend; to sink.
kalmeren milderen
(intransitive) To fall into a state of calm; to be calm again; to settle down; to become tranquil; to abate.

subsidiarity /səbˌsɪdiˈæɹɪti/ subsidiarities n
subsidiariteit
The principle that initiative (whether in government, business or religion) ought to reside at the lowest feasible level (i.e. at the local or regional level, instead of the national or supranational level, unless the latter presents clear advantages)

subsidiary /sʌbˈsɪ.di.əɹ.i/ /sʌbˈsɪ.dəɹ.i/ /sʌbˈsɪ.d͡ʒəɹ.i/ subsidiaries n
dochterbedrijf filiaal
A company owned by a parent company or a holding company, also called daughter company or sister company.

subsidize /ˈsʌbsɪdaɪz/ v
subsidiëren
(transitive) To assist (someone or something) by granting a subsidy.

subsidy /ˈsʌbsɪdi/ subsidies n
subsidie
Financial support or assistance, such as a grant.

subsonic adj
subsonisch
(of a speed) (aviation) less than the speed of sound (in the same medium, and at the same temperature and pressure)

subspace subspaces n
deelruimte
(countable, mathematics) A subset of a space which is a space in its own right.

subspecies /-siːz/ /-ʃɪz/ /ˈsʌbspiːʃiːz/ subspecies n
ondersoort
(taxonomy) A rank in the classification of organisms, below species.

substance /ˈsʌbstəns/ [ˈsʌbstənts] substances n
substantie
Physical matter; material.
The essential part of anything; the most vital part.
Drugs (illegal narcotics)

substance abuse n
drugsmisbruik
(medicine) An overindulgence in and dependence on a drug or other chemical.

substantial /səbˈstænʃəl/ more substantial most substantial adj
substantieel

substantiate /səbˈstanʃɪeɪt/ v
onderbouwen
(transitive) To verify something by supplying evidence; to authenticate or corroborate
(transitive) To give material form or substance to something; to embody; to record in documents

substantivise v
substantiveren

substation substations n
onderstation
A site where electricity supplied by long-distance (high-voltage) transmission lines is transformed and/or regulated for local (low-voltage) distribution.

substitute /ˈsʌbstɪtjut/ /ˈsʌbstɪtjuːt/ /ˈsʌbstɪtut/ /ˈsʌbstɪtʃuːt/ substitutes n
plaatsvervanger vervanger vervanging
A replacement or stand-in for something that achieves a similar result or purpose.

substitute /ˈsʌbstɪtjut/ /ˈsʌbstɪtjuːt/ /ˈsʌbstɪtut/ /ˈsʌbstɪtʃuːt/ v
vervangen substitueren
(transitive) To use in place of something else, with the same function.
(transitive, formerly, _, proscribed, in the phrase "substitute X with/by Y") To use Y in place of X; to replace X with Y.

substitution /ˌsʌbstəˈtuʃən/ /ˌsʌbstɪˈtjuːʃən/ substitutions n
substitutie
The act of substituting or the state of being substituted.
(chemistry, especially, organic chemistry) The replacement of an atom, or group of atoms, in a compound, with another.

substrate /ˈsʌbstɹeɪt/ substrates n
substraat
An underlying layer; a substratum.

substratum substrata n
laag onderliggende reden substraat
A layer that lies underneath another.

subsume /səbˈsjuːm/ /səbˈsuːm/ v
onderbrengen plaatsen in
To place (any one cognition) under another as belonging to it; to include or contain something else.
veralgemenen verenigen
To consider an occurrence as part of a principle or rule; to colligate

subterfuge /ˈsʌbtəɹˌfjuːd͡ʒ/ subterfuges n
truc
(countable) An indirect or deceptive device or stratagem; a blind. Refers especially to war and diplomatics.
misleiding
(uncountable) Deception; misrepresentation of the true nature of an activity.

subterranean /ˌsʌbtəˈɹeɪniən/ adj
onderaards
Below ground, under the earth, underground.

subtitle /ˈsʌbtaɪtəl/ subtitles n
ondertiteling
(cinematography, television) Textual versions of the dialogue in films (and similar media such as television or video games), usually displayed at the bottom of the screen.

subtitling subtitlings n
ondertiteling

subtle /ˈsʌt(ə)l/ [ˈsʌɾɫ̩] more subtle most subtle subtler subtlest adj
subtiel spitsvondig
Hard to grasp; not obvious or easily understood.

subtleness subtlenesses n
subtiliteit
The property of being subtle, of avoiding brute force and instead being clever or skillful.

subtract /səbˈtɹækt/ v
aftrekken in mindering brengen
(transitive, arithmetic) To remove or reduce; especially to reduce a quantity or number

subtraction /səbˈtɹækʃən/ subtractions n
aftrekken aftrekking
(arithmetic, uncountable) The process of subtracting a number from another.
aftrekking aftrekken
(arithmetic, countable) A calculation involving subtracting.

subtropical adj
subtropisch
Pertaining to the regions of the Earth further from the equator than the tropical regions.

subtropics n
subtropen
The region between the tropics and the temperate latitudes of the world.

suburb /ˈsʌbɜːb/ /ˈsʌbɝb/ suburbs n
buitenwijk voorstad
A residential area located on the outskirts of a city or large town that usually includes businesses that cater to its residents; such as schools, grocery stores, shopping centers, restaurants, convenience stores, etc.
district stadsdeel
(AU, Ireland, NZ, UK) Any subdivision of a conurbation, not necessarily on the periphery.

suburban /səˈbɜː(ɹ)bən/ more suburban most suburban adj
voorstedelijk
Relating to or characteristic of or situated on the outskirts of a city.

subversion /sʌbˈvɜɹ.ʒən/ /sʌbˈvɜː.ʃən/ subversions n
omverwerping
A systematic attempt to overthrow a government by working from within; undermining.

subvert /ˈsʌbvət/ /ˈsʌbvɚt/ subverts n
protestreclame
An advertisement created by subvertising.

subvert /səbˈvɜːt/ /səbˈvɝt/ v
omverwerpen
(transitive) To overturn from the foundation; to overthrow; to ruin utterly.
corrumperen
(transitive) To pervert, as the mind, and turn it from the truth; to corrupt; to confound.
ondergraven
(transitive) To upturn convention from the foundation by undermining it (literally, to turn from beneath).

subway /ˈsʌbˌweɪ/ [ˈsʌbˌweɪ̯] subways n
metro ondergrondse
(North America, Scotland, South Africa) A train that runs on such an underground railway.
metro metrostel
(Canada, US) A rapid transit system, regardless of the elevation of its right of way; a metro system.
metro ondergrondse fietstunnel voetgangerstunnel
(British) An underground walkway, tunnel for pedestrians (called pedestrian underpass in US).

subwoofer subwoofers n
subwoofer
An electronic speaker designed to produce low-frequency sound, especially bass.

succeed /səkˈsiːd/ v
lukken navolgen slagen
opvolgen
(intransitive) To come in the place of another person, thing, or event; to come next in the usual, natural, or prescribed course of things; to follow; hence, to come next in the possession of anything; (often with to).

success /səkˈsɛs/ successes n
succes goed gevolg welgang
The achievement of one's aim or goal. [from 16th c.]

success story success stories n
succesverhaal
Anecdotal evidence for the benefits of some product or policy.

successful /səkˈsɛs.fl̩/ more successful most successful adj
succesvol geslaagd gelukt
Resulting in success; assuring, or promoting, success; accomplishing what was proposed; having the desired effect

successfully /səkˈsɛsfəli/ more successfully most successfully adv
met succes
In a successful manner; with success; without failing.

succession /səkˈsɛʃ.ən/ successions n
opeenvolging
An act of following in sequence.
A sequence of things in order.
troonswisseling
A passing of royal powers.

successively adv
achtereenvolgens
In a serial or successive manner; one following another.

successor /səkˈsɛsə/ /səkˈsɛsɚ/ successors n
opvolger opvolgster
A person or thing that immediately follows another in holding an office or title.

succinct /sə(k)ˈsɪŋkt/ /səkˈsɪŋ(k)t/ more succinct most succinct adj
bondig
Brief and to the point.
compact
Compressed into a tiny area.

succinctly /səˈsɪŋ(k)t.li/ /sʌkˈsɪŋ(k)t.li/ more succinctly most succinctly adv
bondig
In a succinct manner, concisely.

succinic acid n
barnsteenzuur
(carboxylic acid) A colourless crystalline dicarboxylic acid, (CH2COOH)2, that occurs naturally in amber and is important in the metabolic Krebs cycle.

succour /ˈsʌkə/ /ˈsʌkɚ/ succours n
assistentie bijstand
(uncountable) Aid, assistance, or relief given to one in distress; ministration.

succour /ˈsʌkə/ /ˈsʌkɚ/ v
bijstand verlenen
(transitive) To give aid, assistance, or help.

succulent /ˈsʌkjələnt/ more succulent most succulent adj
sappig saprijk succulent
Juicy or lush.
sappig
Luscious or delectable.
succulent vetplant
(botany) Having fleshy leaves or other tissues that store water.

succulent /ˈsʌkjələnt/ succulents n
succulent vetplant
A succulent plant.

such /sɛt͡ʃ/ /sɪt͡ʃ/ /sʌt͡ʃ/ determiner
zulke
zulk zo'n
(demonstrative) Like this, that, these, those; used to make a comparison with something implied by context.
zo
(degree) Used as an intensifier roughly equivalent to very much (of), quite or rather.

such /sɛt͡ʃ/ /sɪt͡ʃ/ /sʌt͡ʃ/ pronoun
zulk
A person, a thing, people, or things like the one or ones already mentioned.

such as preposition
zoals
Like, of the kind mentioned.

such is life phraseologicalUnit
zo is het leven
Used to express the acceptance of misfortune in one's life.

such that conjunction
zodanig dat
Which satisfies (the condition that).

suck /sʊk/ /sʌk/ v
zuigen
(transitive) To use the mouth and lips to pull in (a liquid, especially milk from the breast). [from 9th c.]
(transitive) To put the mouth or lips to (a breast, a mother etc.) to draw in milk. [from 11th c.]
(transitive) To work the lips and tongue on (an object) to extract moisture or nourishment; to absorb (something) in the mouth. [from 14th c.]
klote zijn
(chiefly, North American, , intransitive, stative, colloquial, sometimes) To be inferior or objectionable: a general term of disparagement, sometimes used with at to indicate a particular area of deficiency. [from 20th c.]

suck into v
inzuigen
To cause someone to become slowly more and more involved in a business or situation that is often not to that person's liking.

suck off v
pijpen
(slang, vulgar, transitive) To perform oral sex (fellatio or cunnilingus) on.

suck up v
slijmen
(slang, often followed by to) To adulate or flatter (someone) excessively, generally to obtain some personal benefit or favour.

suckfest suckfests n
zuigfeest
(vulgar) An orgy or long event of fellatio

suckle /ˈsʌ.kəl/ v
zuigen zogen
(transitive) To give suck to; to nurse at the breast, udder, or dugs.

suckling sucklings n
zuigeling
An infant that is still being breastfed (being suckled) by its mother.

suckling pig suckling pigs n
speenvarken
An unweaned pig, especially one whose carcass is roasted whole on a spit.

sucrose /ˈsjuːkɹəʊz/ /ˈsukɹoʊs/ /ˈsuːkɹəʊz/ sucroses n
sacharose
(carbohydrate) A disaccharide with formula C12H22O11, consisting of two simple sugars, glucose and fructose; normal culinary sugar.

suction cup /ˈsʌkʃən kʌp/ suction cups n
zuignap
A cup made of flexible material, such as rubber, that uses suction as an adhesive.

sudden /ˈsʌdən/ [ˈsʌdn̩] suddener suddenest adj
plotseling plotselinge
Happening quickly and with little or no warning.

sudden infant death syndrome n
wiegendood
(pathology) The sudden and unexplained death of an infant aged one month to one year, normally while sleeping.

suddenly /ˈsʌdn̩li/ more suddenly most suddenly adv
plotseling ineens plots pardoes plotsklaps
Happening quickly and with little or no warning; in a sudden manner.

sudoku /su-/ /suː-/ /sə-/ /sʊˈdoʊku/ /sʊˈdukoʊ/ /sʊˈduku/ /sʊˈduːku/ /sʊˈdɑku/ /sʊˈdɒku/ /sʊˈdəʊku/ /ˈsu-/ /ˈsuː-/ /ˈsʊdoʊku/ /ˈsʊdukoʊ/ /ˈsʊduku/ /ˈsʊduːku/ /ˈsʊdɑku/ /ˈsʊdɒku/ /ˈsʊdəʊku/ sudokus n
sudoku
(games, puzzles) A type of pencil puzzle played on a square grid, requiring each of the columns, each of the rows, and each of the subregions (called "boxes" or "regions") to contain the lowest whole numbers up to the dimension of the puzzle, usually 1 to 9, once each. The subregions are rectangular or square except in variants.

suds /sʌdz/ n
sop
(countable, uncountable) Lather; foam or froth formed by mixing soap and water.

sue /s(j)uː/ /sɪu̯/ v
aanklagen
(transitive) To file a legal action against someone, generally a non-criminal action.

suet /ˈs(j)uːɪt/ suets n
niervet
The fatty tissue that surrounds and protects the kidneys; that of sheep and cattle is used in cooking and in making tallow.

suet cake suet cakes n
vetbol
A nutritional supplement for wild birds, commonly made of sunflower seeds and wheat or oat flakes mixed with suet, pork fat, or coconut oil.

suffer /ˈsʌfə/ /ˈsʌfɚ/ v
lijden
(intransitive) To undergo hardship.
(intransitive) To feel pain.
(intransitive) To become worse.

sufferer sufferers n
lijder
One who suffers.
One who is afflicted.

suffering /ˈsʌfəɹɪŋ/ /ˈsʌfɹɪŋ/ sufferings n
lijden
The condition of someone who suffers; a state of pain or distress.

suffice /səˈfaɪs/ /səˈfaɪz/ v
voldoen toereiken volstaan genoeg zijn
(intransitive) To be enough or sufficient; to meet the need (of anything); to be adequate; to be good enough.
aan voldoen
(transitive) To satisfy; to content; to be equal to the wants or demands of.
van voorzien
To furnish; to supply adequately.

sufficient /səˈfɪʃənt/ more sufficient most sufficient adj
voldoende

sufficient /səˈfɪʃənt/ determiner
genoeg
(as pronoun) A quantity (of something) that is as large as is needed.

sufficient condition sufficient conditions n
voldoende voorwaarde
(logic) A statement P in relation to statement Q such that P implies Q.

sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof /-ˈiːvəl-/ /-ˌʌntə-/ /səˈfɪʃ(ə)nt ˌʌntʊ ðə ˈdeɪ ɪz ðiː ˈiːvɪl ðɛəˌɹɒv/ /səˈfɪʃənt ˌʌntə ðə ˈdeɪ ɪz ði ˈivəl ðɛˌɹʌv/ proverb
elke dag heeft genoeg aan zijn eigen kwaad
There is no need to worry about the future; the present provides enough to worry about.

suffix /səˈfɪks/ /ˈsʌfɪks/ suffixes n
achtervoegsel suffix aanhangsel
(grammar, linguistic morphology) A morpheme added at the end of a word to modify the word's meaning.

suffocate /ˈsʌfəkeɪt/ /ˈsʌfəkət/ v
verstikken

suffocation suffocations n
verstikking
(countable) A particular act of death or killing by means of asphyxia.

suffuse /səˈfjuːz/ v
bedekken overgieten
(transitive) To spread through or over something, especially as a liquid, colour or light; to bathe.

sugar /ˈʃʊɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈʃʊɡɚ/ sugars n
suiker
(uncountable) Sucrose in the form of small crystals, obtained from sugar cane or sugar beet and used to sweeten food and drink.
(countable, chemistry) Any of various small carbohydrates that are used by organisms to store energy.

sugar apple sugar apples n
kaneelappel schubappel suikerappel zoetzak
Sweetsop, Annona squamosa, a West Indian tree or its fruit.

sugar beet sugar beets n
suikerbiet
A type of beet whose root contains a high concentration of sucrose.

sugar cane sugar canes n
suikerriet
A tropical grass of the genus Saccharum (especially the species Saccharum officinarum, including hybrids) having stout, fibrous, jointed stalks, the sap of which is a source of sugar.

sugar cube sugar cubes n
suikerklontje
Piece of sugar in the shape of a cube (or approximate cube), often used for coffee or tea.

sugar substitute sugar substitutes n
zoetstof suikervervanger
A food additive that replicates the sweetness of sugar but is not sugar.

sugar water n
suikerwater
Water sweetened with sugar.

sugar-loaf sugar-loaves n
suikerbrood
(historical) A block of refined sugar, usually in the form of a truncated cone, in which form it was traditionally exported from the Caribbean and Brazil from the 17th century to the 19th century.

sugar-sweet more sugar-sweet most sugar-sweet adj
suikerzoet
sweet as sugar; very sweet

suggest /sə(ɡ)ˈd͡ʒɛst/ /səˈd͡ʒɛst/ v
suggereren voorstellen doen vermoeden
(transitive) To cause one to suppose (something); to bring to one's mind the idea (of something).
voorstellen
(obsolete, transitive) To seduce; to prompt to evil; to tempt.

suggestible more suggestible most suggestible adj
suggestibel
Susceptible to influence by suggestion; easily swayed.

suggestion /səɡˈd͡ʒɛst͡ʃən/ /səˈd͡ʒɛstʃən/ /səˈd͡ʒɛst͡ʃən/ [səˈd͡ʒɛʃtʃən] suggestions n
voorstel
(countable) Something suggested (with subsequent adposition being for)

suggestive /sə(ɡ)ˈd͡ʒɛs.tɪv/ more suggestive most suggestive adj
suggestief
Tending to suggest or imply.

sui generis /suˑ.i ˈɡɛnɛɹɪs/ /sʊɪ d͡ʒəˈnɛɹɪs/ adj
bijzonder enig in zijn soort
(chiefly, legal) In a class of its own; one of a kind.

suicidal ideation suicidal ideations n
suïcidale ideatie zelfmoordgedachten
Feelings, thoughts, contemplation of, a preoccupation with or a general desire for one's own suicide, or the idea of ceasing to exist.

suicide /ˈs(j)uːɪˌsaɪd/ /ˈsuɪˌsaɪd/ suicides n
zelfmoord zelfdoding
(countable) A particular instance of a person intentionally killing themselves, or of multiple people doing so.
zelfmoordenaar zelfmoordenaares zelfmoordenaarster
(countable) A person who has intentionally killed themselves.

suicide Tuesday suicide Tuesdays n
dinsdagdip
(slang) The depressive period that typically occurs midweek, nominally on the Tuesday, following weekend (Friday or Saturday) use of party drugs such as ecstasy.

suicide note suicide notes n
zelfmoordbrief
A message, usually a written note, left by someone who later attempts or commits suicide, usually explaining the reason for the suicide.

suit /s(j)uːt/ /sɪu̯t/ suits n
kleur kostuum pak
(card games) Each of the sets of a pack of cards distinguished by color and/or specific emblems, such as the spades, hearts, diamonds, or clubs of traditional Anglo, Hispanic, and French playing cards.

suit /s(j)uːt/ /sɪu̯t/ v
passen bij
(transitive) To be appropriate or apt for.

suitability /ˌsjuːtəˈbɪlɪti/ /ˌsuːtəˈbɪlɪti/ suitabilities n
geschiktheid
The quality of being suitable.

suitable /ˈsjuːtəbl/ /ˈsuːtəbl/ more suitable most suitable adj
geschikt passend
Having sufficient or the required properties for a certain purpose or task; appropriate to a certain occasion.

suitcase /ˈs(j)uːtkeɪs/ /ˈsutkeɪs/ suitcases n
koffer valies
A large (usually rectangular) piece of luggage used for carrying clothes, and sometimes suits, when travelling.

suite /swiːt/ suites n
reeks
A connected series or succession of objects; a number of things used or classed together. [from 16th c.]
suite
A group of connected rooms, usually separable from other rooms by means of access. [from 18th c.]
(music) An excerpt of instrumental music from a larger work that contains other elements besides the music; for example, the Nutcracker Suite is the music (but not the dancing) from the ballet The Nutcracker, and the Carmen Suite is the instrumental music (but not the singing and dancing) from the opera Carmen.

suitor /ˈsjuːtə/ /ˈsutɚ/ /ˈsuːtə/ suitors n
huwelijkskandidaat
One who pursues someone, especially a woman, for a romantic relationship or marriage; a wooer; one who falls in love with or courts someone.

sulfate /ˈsʌlfeɪt/ sulfates n
sulfaat
(inorganic chemistry) Any salt of sulfuric acid.

sulfide sulfides n
sulfide
(American spelling, chemistry) Any compound of sulfur and a metal or other electropositive element or group.

sulfite /ˈsʌlfaɪt/ sulfites n
sulfiet
(American spelling, inorganic chemistry) Any salt of sulfurous acid.

sulfur /ˈsʌl.fə/ /ˈsʌl.fɚ/ sulfurs n
zwavel
(uncountable) A chemical element (symbol S) with an atomic number of 16.

sulfur dioxide n
zwaveldioxide
(American spelling, inorganic compound) A toxic gas, of molecular formula SO2 that is found in the emissions of volcanos and those of burning coal or petroleum; dissolves in water to form sulfurous acid and, in the presence of oxygen, sulfuric acid, and is thus responsible for acid rain.

sulfuric acid n
zwavelzuur
(American spelling, inorganic compound) A transparent, oily liquid, formula H2SO4, that is a strong acid with very many industrial applications.

sulk /sʌlk/ sulks n
gemok gepruil
A state of sulking.

sulk /sʌlk/ v
pruilen mokken
(intransitive) To express ill humor or offence by remaining sullenly silent or withdrawn.

sulky /ˈsʌlki/ sulkier sulkiest adj
mokkerig nors nukkig pruilerig
(often, derogatory) silent and withdrawn after being upset

sullen /ˈsʌlən/ sullener sullenest adj
nors gemelijk
Having a brooding ill temper; sulky.
somber
Gloomy; dismal; foreboding.
traag
Sluggish; slow.

sully /ˈsʌli/ v
bevuilen bezoedelen
(transitive) To soil or stain; to dirty.
(transitive) To corrupt or damage.

sulphur-crested cockatoo sulphur-crested cockatoos n
grote geelkuifkaketoe
A large Australian cockatoo, Cacatua galerita, with a yellow erectile crest. [from 19th c.]

sultan /ˈsʌltən/ salateen sultans n
sultan
A hereditary ruler in various Muslim states (sultanate), varying from petty principalities (as in Yemen), often vassal of a greater ruler, to independent realms, such as Oman, Brunei, Morocco (until 1956) or an empire such as the Turkish Ottoman Empire.

sultana /ˌsʌlˈtæn.ə/ /ˌsʌlˈtɑ.nə/ /ˌsʌlˈtɑː.nə/ sultanas n
sultana
A type of viol, a cither viol.

sultanate /ˈsʌltənət/ sultanates n
sultanaat
A sovereign or vassal princely state—usually Muslim—where the ruler is styled sultan.

sultanic more sultanic most sultanic adj
sultan
Of or relating to a sultan or a sultanate.

sultry /ˈsəl-/ /ˈsʌltɹi/ sultrier sultriest adj
zwoel stikkend
(weather) Hot and humid. [from late 16th c.]
snikheet
(weather) Very hot and dry; torrid.
sensueel zwoel
(figuratively) Sexually enthralling.

sum /sʌm/ sums n
som
A quantity obtained by addition or aggregation.
A quantity of money.
rekensom som
(often plural) An arithmetic computation, especially one posed to a student as an exercise (not necessarily limited to addition).

sum /sʌm/ v
bijeentellen optellen
(transitive) To add together.

sumac /ˈs(j)uːmæk/ /ˈsu-/ /ˈsuːˌmæk/ /ˈʃuː-/ sumacs n
sumak
Any of various shrubs or small trees of the genus Rhus and other genera in Anacardiaceae, particularly the elm-leaved sumac, Sicilian sumac, or tanner's sumac (Rhus coriaria).
sumak zuurkruid
A sour spice popular in the Eastern Mediterranean, made from the berries of tanner's sumac.

summa cum laude adv
met de grootste onderscheiding
With highest (of three degrees of) praise; as noted, as an honor, on diplomas and degrees for work that is considered to be of the highest quality.

summarily /səˈmæɹɪli/ /səˈmɛɹɪli/ more summarily most summarily adv
summier
(manner) In a summary manner.
kortstondig
(duration) Over a short period of time, briefly.

summarize /ˈsʌməˌɹaɪz/ v
samenvatten opsommen puren uitpuren
(ambitransitive) To prepare a summary of (something).

summary /ˈsʌməɹi/ more summary most summary adj
summier

summary /ˈsʌməɹi/ summaries n
samenvatting opsomming overzicht
An abstract or a condensed presentation of the substance of a body of material.

summer /ˈsʌmə(ɹ)/ /ˈsʌmɚ/ summers n
zomer zomertijd
One of four seasons, traditionally the second, marked by the longest and typically hottest days of the year due to the inclination of the Earth and thermal lag. Typically regarded as being from June 21 to September 22 or 23 in parts of the USA, the months of June, July and August in the United Kingdom and the months of December, January and February in the Southern Hemisphere.

summer snowflake summer snowflakes n
zomerklokje
A member of species Leucojum aestivum of a bulbous plants belonging to the Amaryllidaceae family.

summer tire summer tires n
zomerband
(slang) all-season tires (due to the fact that they are typically factory fitted to cars for summer use, and by law, they cannot be used in some jurisdictions in winter)

summerhouse summerhouses n
zomerhuis
A house owned not as a primary residence and used as vacation home during warm weather months of the year.

summery /ˈsʌməɹi/ summerier summeriest adj
zomers
Relating to the summer.

summit /ˈsʌmɪt/ summits n
top bergtop piek spits
The highest point of a hill, mountain, or similar geographical feature.
topconferentie topontmoeting
(by extension) An assembly or gathering of the leaders of countries to discuss issues of international significance; also (loosely) , an important or high-level gathering or meeting.

summon /ˈsʌmən/ v
bijeenroepen
(transitive) To call people together; to convene.
ontbieden oproepen
(transitive) To ask someone to come; to send for.

summons /ˈsʌ.mənz/ summonses n
oproep
A call to do something, especially to come.

sun /sʌn/ suns n
zon
(astronomy) A star, especially when seen as the centre of any single solar system.
The light and warmth which is received from the sun; sunshine or sunlight.
(figurative) Something like the sun in brightness or splendor.

sun /sʌn/ pn
Zon zon
The star that the Earth revolves around and from which it receives light and warmth.

sun bear sun bears n
Maleise beer honingbeer
A species of relatively small bears, Helarctos malayanus, found in Southeast Asia.

sun dog sun dogs n
bijzon parhelium
Either of two bright spots, caused by the refraction of sunlight through ice crystals, sometimes seen on the parhelic circle.

sun gear sun gears n
zonnewiel
The central gear wheel of an epicyclic gear train; the central gear in planetary gear box, which spins the planet gears

sun shower sun showers n
duiveltjeskermis kermis in de hel zonneregen
(climatology) A rain shower which occurs while the sun is shining.

sun spurge sun spurges n
kroontjeskruid
The flowering plant Euphorbia helioscopia.

sun worshipper sun worshippers n
zonaanbidder
(literal) One who reveres the sun as a deity.

sunbathe /ˈsʌnbeɪð/ v
zonnebaden zonnen
(intransitive) To expose one's body to the sun in order to relax or to obtain a suntan.

sunbather sunbathers n
zonnebader zonnebaadster
A person who basks in the sun to get a tan.

sunbeam sunbeams n
zonnestraal
A visible, narrow, and intense (relative to ambient light) ray of sunlight.

sunbed sunbeds n
ligstoel
A lounger, or reclining beach chair.

sunder /ˈsʌndɚ/ v
breken scheiden uiteendrijven
(transitive) To break or separate or to break apart, especially with force.
scheiden
(intransitive) To part, separate.

sundew sundews n
zonnedauw
Any of a group of insectivorous plants in the genus Drosera that catch insects by sticky droplets ("dew") at the end of hairs on the leaves and grow in boggy ground all over the world.

sundial /ˈsʌnˌdaɪ.əl/ sundials n
zonnewijzer
A device measuring the time of day by the position of a shadow cast by a pole or plate (gnomon) upon an engraved series of marks.

sunfish /ˈsʌnˌfɪʃ/ sunfish sunfishes n
klompvis maanvis
Any of various large marine fishes of the family Molidae that have an oval compressed body.

sunflower /ˈsʌn.flaʊ.ə/ /ˈsʌn.flaʊ.ɚ/ sunflowers n
zonnebloem
A bright yellow, like that of the flower petals.

sunflower oil sunflower oils n
zonnebloemolie
A vegetable oil, pressed from sunflower seeds, and used in cooking.

sunflower seed sunflower seeds n
zonnebloempit
Seed of a sunflower, especially roasted and eaten as a snack; also used as bird food and in the manufacture of sunflower oil.

sunglasses n
zonnebril
Tinted glasses worn to protect the eyes from the sun.

sungrebe /ˈsʌn.ɡɹib/ sungrebes n
kleine fuutkoet
A species of aquatic bird, Heliornis fulica, in a monotypic genus of the family Heliornithidae, found in Central and South America.

sunlight /ˈsʌnˌlaɪt/ sunlights n
zonlicht
All the electromagnetic radiation given off by the Sun, especially that in the visible spectrum that bathes the Earth.

sunlounger sunloungers n
ligbed
A form of extended deckchair used for sunbathing or relaxing (typically by the sea or a pool)

sunny /ˈsʌni/ sunnier sunniest adj
zonnig
(of weather or a day) Featuring a lot of sunshine.
(of a place) Receiving a lot of sunshine.
(figuratively) Cheerful.

sunny side up adj
spiegelei
(US) Of an egg: fried sunny side up.

sunrise /ˈsʌnɹaɪz/ sunrises n
zonsopgang zonsopkomst ochtendgloren
The time of day when the sun appears above the eastern horizon.
zonsopgang
The change in color of the sky at dawn.

sunroof /ˈsʌnˌɹuːf/ sunroofs n
open dak
(automotive) A fixed or operable opening in a vehicle roof (car or truck) which allows fresh air and/or light to enter the passenger compartment. A sunroof may include a transparent or opaque panel and may be manually operated or power driven.

sunscreen sunscreens n
zonnebrandcrème
A cream, to be spread on the skin, containing organic compounds that absorb, and/or titanium dioxide that reflects the sun’s ultraviolet radiation.

sunset /ˈsʌnˌsɛt/ sunsets n
zonsondergang
The changes in color of the sky before and after sunset.
(figuratively) The final period of the life of a person or thing.

sunshade sunshades n
zonnescherm
Something to keep the sun off, or create shade from the sun; a parasol or awning.

sunshine /ˈsʌnʃaɪn/ sunshines n
zonneschijn
The direct rays, light or warmth of the sun.
zon zonneschijn
A location on which the sun's rays fall.

sunstroke sunstrokes n
zonneslag
(pathology) Heat stroke caused by an excessive exposure to the sun's rays.

super /ˈs(j)uːpə(ɹ)/ /ˈsupɚ/ /ˈsʉː.pə(ɹ)/ [ˈsïɯ.pə(ɹ)] adj
super
better than average, better than usual; wonderful.

superannuated /ˌsupɚˈænjuˌeɪtɪd/ more superannuated most superannuated adj
obsoleet verouderd
Obsolete, antiquated.
afgedankt gepensioneerd
Retired or discarded due to age.

superb /sjuːˈpɜːb/ /suˈpɝb/ /suːˈpɜːb/ /səˈpɝb/ superber superbest adj
eersteklas
First-rate; of the highest quality; exceptionally good.

supercell supercells n
supercel
(meteorology) A severe thunderstorm with updrafts and downdrafts that are in near balance, allowing the storm to maintain itself for several hours. Supercells often produce large hail, powerful downpours, very strong winds and sometimes tornadoes.

supercentenarian supercentenarians n
superoudere
A person more than 110 years old.

supercilious /ˌs(j)u.pɚˈsɪ.li.əs/ /ˌsjuː.pə(ɹ)ˈsɪ.li.əs/ more supercilious most supercilious adj
aanmatigend arrogant denigrerend hautain hooghartig hoogmoedig
Arrogantly superior; showing contemptuous indifference; haughty.

superclass superclasses n
superklasse
(computing, object-oriented programming) A high-level class that passes attributes and methods down the hierarchy to subclasses.

supercluster superclusters n
supercluster
(astronomy) An extended group of clusters of galaxies

supercomputer supercomputers n
supercomputer
(computing) Any computer that has a far greater processing power than others of its generation.

superconductivity superconductivities n
supergeleiding
(physics) The property of a material whereby it has no resistance to the flow of an electric current.

superconductor superconductors n
supergeleider
A substance that has no resistance to conducting an electric current

supercontinent supercontinents n
oercontinent supercontinent
(geology) A very large continent that split into smaller ones in the Earth’s geologic past.
supercontinent
A modern landmass composed of multiple continents, i.e. Afro-Eurasia or the Americas.

superessive case superessive cases n
superessief
(grammar) Noun case used to indicate location on an object. In English, it roughly corresponds to the prepositions "on" or "on top of", as in "on top of the house". Hungarian is a language that uses the superessive case.

superfast /ˈsupɚˌfæst/ adj
razendsnel
Extremely fast.

superfast /ˈsupɚˌfæst/ adv
razendsnel
At extremely high speed.

superficial /ˌsu.pɚˈfɪʃ.əl/ /ˌsuː.pəˈfɪʃ.əl/ more superficial most superficial adj
oppervlakkig
(anatomy, relational, often with to) Closer to the surface of the body; especially, situated or occurring on the skin or immediately beneath it.
​Lacking depth of character or understanding; lacking substance or significance.

superficiality superficialities n
oppervlakkigheid
The property of being superficial, the tendency to judge by surface appearance.

superficially more superficially most superficially adv
oppervlakkig
In a superficial manner; shallowly

superfluous /sjʊˈpɜːflu.əs/ /suˈpɝflu.əs/ /suːˈpɜːflu.əs/ more superfluous most superfluous adj
overtollig overdadig overvloedig
In excess of what is required or sufficient.

supergrid supergrids n
supernet
A wide-area transmission network that makes it possible to trade high volumes of electricity across great distances.

supergroup supergroups n
supergroep
(music) A group of musicians, each a star of another band (especially in rock music).

superhero /s(j)upɚhɪɹoʊ/ superheroes n
superheld
Any fictional crime-fighting character, often with supernatural powers or equipment, in popular children's and fantasy literature; a fictional hero who does great things.

superhuman more superhuman most superhuman adj
bovenmenselijk
Beyond what is possible for a human being.

superintendent /ˌsjuːpəɹɪnˈtɛndənt/ /ˌsuːpəɹɪnˈtɛndənt/ superintendents n
hoofdopzichter
A person who is authorized to supervise, direct or administer something.
commissaris
(Commonwealth) A police rank used in Commonwealth countries, ranking above chief inspector, and below chief superintendent.

superior /suːˈpɪə.ɹi.ə/ /sə-/ /sʉːˈpɪə.ɹiː.ə/ /sʊˈpɪɹ.i.ɚ/ adj
superieur
Higher in rank, status, or quality.

superior /suːˈpɪə.ɹi.ə/ /sə-/ /sʉːˈpɪə.ɹiː.ə/ /sʊˈpɪɹ.i.ɚ/ superiors n
superieur meerdere
A person of higher rank or quality, especially a colleague in a higher position.

superlative /sjuːˈpɜː.lə.tɪv/ /suˈpɝː.lə.tɪv/ /suːˈpɜː.lə.tɪv/ adj
overtreffende trap
(grammar) Of or relating to a superlative.

superlative /sjuːˈpɜː.lə.tɪv/ /suˈpɝː.lə.tɪv/ /suːˈpɜː.lə.tɪv/ superlatives n
superlatief overtreffende trap
(grammar) The form of an adjective that expresses which of several items has the highest degree of the quality expressed by the adjective; in English, formed by appending "-est" to the end of the adjective (for some short adjectives only) or putting "most" before it.
overtreffende trap
(informal) An adjective used to praise something exceptional.

superlative degree n
overtreffende trap
(grammar) adverbial or adjectival forms modified by most or ending in -est, used when comparing three or more things

superlong adj
ellenlang
(informal) Very long

supermajority /ˌs(j)upɜɹməˈd͡ʒɔɹɪti/ supermajorities n
gekwalificeerde meerderheid
(chiefly, North American) A majority of the items being counted that reaches some preset threshold significantly greater than 50 percent, such as two thirds.

superman /ˈs(j)uːpəmæn/ /ˈsupɚmæn/ supermen n
superman
A man of extraordinary or seemingly superhuman powers.

supermarket /ˌsupɚˈmɑɹkət/ /ˌsuːpəˈmɑːkɪt/ supermarkets n
supermarkt supermarktketen
A chain of such stores.

supermodel supermodels n
supermodel
A highly paid, famous fashion model.

supermoon supermoons n
supermaan
(astrology, astronomy) A full moon or new moon, when the Earth–Moon distance is in the lowest tenth of its range.

supernatural /ˌs(j)upɚˈnæt͡ʃɚəl/ /ˌs(j)upɚˈnæt͡ʃɹəl/ /ˌs(j)uːpəˈnat͡ʃ(ə)ɹəl/ /ˌs(j)ʉːpɘˈnɛt͡ʃɹɯ(l)/ more supernatural most supernatural adj
bovennatuurlijk
Above nature; beyond or added to nature, often so considered because it is given by a deity or some force beyond that which humans are born with.

supernova /ˌsuː.pə(ɹ)ˈnəʊ.və/ supernovae supernovas supernovæ n
supernova
(star) A powerful and bright explosion of a massive star, which afterwards becomes a neutron star or a black hole, or is destroyed.

superorder superorders n
superorde
(taxonomy) A taxonomic category below subclass and above order.

superpower superpowers n
grootmacht supermacht
(countable) A sovereign state with dominant status on the globe and a very advanced military, especially the United States or formerly the Soviet Union.
superkracht
(countable, fiction) An extraordinary physical or mental ability, especially possessed by a superhero or supervillain.

supersaturation supersaturations n
oververzadiging
(physiology) The condition of a solution of gases in a tissue having a higher concentration in terms of sum of partial pressures than the ambient pressure.

supersede /ˌsupɚˈsiːd/ /ˌsuːpəˈsiːd/ v
opzij zetten vervangen
(transitive) To take the place of.
opzij zetten verdringen
(transitive) To displace in favour of itself.

supersonic adj
supersonisch supersoon
(of a speed) Greater than the speed of sound (in the same medium, and at the same temperature and pressure).

superstar /ˈsuːpə(ɹ)ˌstɑː(ɹ)/ superstars n
superster superstar
Someone who has accumulated a vast amount of fame; a high-level celebrity.

superstition /ˌs(j)u.pə(ɹ)ˈstɪ.ʃn̩/ /ˌs(j)u.pɚˈstɪ.ʃn̩/ /ˌs(j)u.pɚˈstɪ.ʃən/ /ˌs(j)uː.pə(ɹ)ˈstɪ.ʃən/ superstitions n
bijgeloof
A belief or beliefs, not based on human reason or scientific knowledge, that events may be influenced by one's behaviour in some magical or mystical way.

superstitious /ˌs(j)u.pɚˈstɪ.ʃəs/ /ˌs(j)uː.pəˈstɪ.ʃəs/ more superstitious most superstitious adj
bijgelovig
Susceptible to superstitions.

supertanker supertankers n
mammoettanker
An extremely large tanker ship.

supervise /ˈsuː.pə.vaɪz/ /ˈsuː.pɚ.vaɪz/ /ˈsʉː.pə.vɑɪz/ v
aansturen besturen toezien
(transitive) To oversee or direct a task or organization.

supervision /ˌs(j)uːpəˈvɪʒən/ /ˌsupɚˈvɪʒən/ supervisions n
toezicht supervisie
(uncountable) The act or instance of supervising.

supervisor /ˈsuːpɚˌvaɪzɚ/ supervisors n
leidinggevende toezichthouder
(management) A person with the official task of overseeing the work of a person or group, or of other operations and activities.

supine /ˈs(j)uːpaɪn/ /ˈsuˌpaɪn/ /ˌsuˈpaɪn/ more supine most supine adj
in rugligging
Lying on its back.
lethargisch onverschillig passief
(figuratively) Reluctant to take action due to indifference or moral weakness; apathetic or passive towards something.
geneigd
(rare, now, poetic) Inclining or leaning backward; inclined, sloping.

supine /ˈs(j)uːpaɪn/ /ˈsuˌpaɪn/ /ˌsuˈpaɪn/ supines n
supinum
(grammar, also, attributively) (obsolete terminology) The 'to'-prefixed infinitive in English or other Germanic languages, so named because the infinitive was regarded as a verbal noun and the 'to'-prefixed form of it was seen as the dative form of the verbal noun; the full infinitive.

supper /ˈsʌpə/ /ˈsʌpɚ/ suppers n
avondeten
Food consumed before going to bed.
Any meal eaten in the evening; dinner eaten in the evening, rather than at noon.

supplant /səˈplænt/ /səˈplɑːnt/ v
verdringen vervangen opvolgen
(transitive) To take the place of; to replace, to supersede.

supplement /ˈsap.lə.mənt/ /ˈsʌp.lə.mənt/ /ˈsʌp.lɪ.mənt/ supplements n
aanvulling supplement
Something added, especially to make up for a deficiency.
aanvulling bijlage errata
An extension to a document or publication that adds information, corrects errors or brings up to date.
supplement bijlage
(journalism) An additional section of a newspaper devoted to a specific subject.
supplement
(geometry) An angle that, when added to a given angle, makes 180°; a supplementary angle.
voedingssupplement
(nutrition, bodybuilding) A vitamin, herbal extract or chemical compound ingested to meet dietary deficiencies or enhance muscular development.

supplement /ˈsap.lə.mənt/ /ˈsʌp.lə.mənt/ /ˈsʌp.lɪ.mənt/ v
aanvullen suppleren
To provide or make a supplement to something.

supplementary more supplementary most supplementary adj
aanvullend
Additional; added to supply what is wanted.

suppleness supplenesses n
lenigheid soepelheid
The quality of being supple; litheness.

suppletion /səˈpliːʃən/ suppletions n
suppletie
(linguistics, grammar) The use of an unrelated word or phrase to supply inflected forms otherwise lacking, e.g. using “to be able” as the infinitive of “can”, or “better” as the comparative of “good”, or “went” as the simple past of “go”.

supplier /səˈplaɪə/ suppliers n
leverancier
One who supplies; a provider.

supply /səˈplaɪ/ supplies n
toevoer
levering aanbod
(uncountable) The act of supplying.

supply /səˈplaɪ/ v
aanleveren leveren

supply and demand n
vraag en aanbod
(economics) A capitalistic model of price determination in a market, according to which, holding all else equal in a competitive market, the unit price for a particular good will eventually settle at a point where the quantity demanded will equal the quantity supplied (at the current price).

supply chain supply chains n
bevoorradingsketen productieketen toeleveringsketen
A system of organizations, people, technology, activities, information and resources involved in moving a product or service from supplier to customer.

supply side supply sides n
aanbodkant aanbodzijde
(economics) In a market trade, the side where the supply comes from.

supply vessel supply vessels n
bevoorradingsschip
A ship used to transport supplies to offshore installations such as oil and gas platforms.

supply-side economics n
aanbodeconomie
(economics) A branch of economics that focuses on the supply side of the economy and on tax reductions.

support /səˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /səˈpoət/ /səˈpɔɹt/ /səˈpɔːt/ [səˈpʰoɹt] [səˈpʰɔɹt] [səˈpʰɔːt] supports n
ondersteuning steun
(sometimes, attributive) Something which supports.
ondersteuning steun bijstand
Financial or other help.
ondersteuning advies hulp
Answers to questions and resolution of problems regarding something sold.

support /səˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /səˈpoət/ /səˈpɔɹt/ /səˈpɔːt/ [səˈpʰoɹt] [səˈpʰɔɹt] [səˈpʰɔːt] v
steunen ondersteunen
(transitive) To help keep from falling.
(transitive) To help, particularly financially; to subsidize.
steunen
(transitive) To back or favor a cause, party, etc., mentally or with concrete aid.

support group support groups n
praatgroep steungroep
A group of people who informally support each other over a problem which all members share.

supporter /-ɾɚ/ /səˈpɔɹ.tɚ/ /səˈpɔː.tə/ supporters n
supporter
partijganger partijgangster
A person who supports, promotes, advocates or champions a cause, movement, or political party; an adherent.
schildhouder
(heraldry) An animal or figure that supports a shield in a coat of arms.

supportive /səˈpo(ː)ɹtɪv/ /səˈpoətɪv/ /səˈpɔɹtɪv/ /səˈpɔːtɪv/ more supportive most supportive adj
behulpzaam ondersteunend
Providing support.

suppose /səˈpoʊz/ /səˈpəʊz/ /ˈspoʊz/ /ˈspəʊz/ [səˈpʰoʊz] [səˈpʰəʊz] [ˈspoʊz] [ˈspəʊz] v
aannemen veronderstellen stellen
(transitive) To take for granted; to conclude, with less than absolute supporting data; to believe.
aannemen vermoeden veronderstellen
(transitive) To theorize or hypothesize.

supposed /spoʊst/ /spəʊst/ /səˈpoʊst/ /səˈpoʊzd/ /səˈpoʊzɪd/ /səˈpəʊst/ /səˈpəʊzd/ /səˈpəʊzɪd/ adj
vermeend
Alleged; assumed.
(with infinitive) Generally considered or expected.
(with infinitive) Having an obligation.
(with infinitive) Intended.

supposedly adv
vermeend verondersteld
As a matter of supposition; in the beliefs or according to the claims of some people.

supposition /ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən/ suppositions n
veronderstelling
Something that is supposed; an assumption made to account for known facts, conjecture.

supposititious /səˌpɑzəˈtɪʃəs/ /səˌpɒzɪˈtɪʃəs/ more supposititious most supposititious adj
hypothetisch
Supposed or hypothetical.

suppository /səˈpɑzɪˌtɔɹi/ /səˈpɒzɪtəɹi/ suppositories n
zetpil suppo suppositoir
(medicine) A medicine in the form of a small plug that is inserted into a bodily cavity, especially the rectum, vagina or urethra, where it melts at body temperature.

suppress /səˈpɹɛs/ v
onderdrukken
(obsolete) To hold in place, to keep low.

supranational adj
supranationaal
Beyond the borders or scope of any one nation.

supremacy /suˈpɹɛməsi/ supremacies n
suprematie
The quality of being supreme.

supreme /səˈpɹim/ /ˌs(j)uːˈpɹiːm/ /ˌs(j)əˈpɹiːm/ /ˌs(j)ʊˈpɹiːm/ /ˌsuˈpɹim/ more supreme most supreme supremer supremest adj
oppermachtige opperst opperste
Dominant, having power over all others.

supreme court supreme courts n
hooggerechtshof
A court of law which represents the highest legal authority within a jurisdiction.

supremely more supremely most supremely adv
hoogst uiterst
To the greatest, highest, or utmost degree.

sura suras suwar n
soera
Any of the 114 chapters of the Quran.

surcharge /ˈsɜː(ɹ)t͡ʃɑː(ɹ)d͡ʒ/ surcharges n
toeslag

sure /sjuːɹ/ /sjʊəɹ/ /sɪʊ̯ɹ/ /ʃoʊ/ /ʃoː/ /ʃuɚ/ /ʃɔɹ/ /ʃɔː/ /ʃɜː/ /ʃɝ/ /ʃʊə/ /ʃʊɹ/ surer surest adj
zeker
Physically secure and certain, non-failing, reliable.
Certain in one's knowledge or belief.

surefooted more surefooted most surefooted adj
vastvoetig
Walking steadily, without stumbling; capable of finding good footing.
zelfverzekerd zelfzeker
Confident and capable.

surely /ˈʃɔɹli/ /ˈʃɔːli/ /ˈʃɝli/ /ˈʃʊəli/ /ˈʃʊɹli/ more surely most surely surelier sureliest adv
vast zeker zeker weten
Certainly, undoubtedly.

surety /ˈʃɔːɹɪti/ /ˈʃʊəɹəti/ /ˈʃʊəɹɪti/ /ˈʃʊɹəti/ sureties n
borgtocht
(legal) A promise to pay a sum of money in the event that another person fails to fulfill an obligation.
borg borgsteller
(legal) One who undertakes to pay money or perform other acts in the event that his principal fails therein.

suretyship /ˈʃɔːɹətiːʃɪp/ /ˈʃʊəɹɪtiːʃɪp/ suretyships n
borgtocht
(legal) An accessory agreement through which one binds oneself for another already bound, either in whole or in part, as for one's debt, default or miscarriage; the assumption of liability for the obligations of another.

surf /sɜːf/ /sɝf/ surfs n
branding
Waves that break on an ocean shoreline.

surf /sɜːf/ /sɝf/ v
surfen
To ride a wave on a surfboard; to pursue or take part in the sport of surfing.
(ambitransitive) To browse the Internet, television, etc.

surface /ˈsɜːfɪs/ /ˈsɝːfəs/ surfaces n
oppervlakte oppervlak
The overside or up-side of a flat object such as a table, or of a liquid.
oppervlak oppervlakte
(mathematics, geometry) The locus of an equation (especially one with exactly two degrees of freedom) in a more-than-two-dimensional space.

surface /ˈsɜːfɪs/ /ˈsɝːfəs/ v
aan de oppervlakte brengen boven water komen opduiken
(intransitive) To rise to the surface.

surface of revolution surfaces of revolution n
omwentelingslichaam

surface tension surface tensions n
oppervlaktespanning
(physics) the effect on the surface of a liquid that makes it behave as a stretched elastic membrane; it is caused by unbalanced intermolecular forces

surface water surface waters n
oppervlaktewater
(geography) Water collecting on the ground or in a stream, river, lake, sea or ocean, as opposed to groundwater.

surfbird surfbirds n
brandingloper
A small sandpiper, Aphriza virgata, endemic to the northwestern parts of North America.

surfboard /ˈsɜːfˌbɔːd/ /ˈsɝfˌbɔɹd/ surfboards n
surfplank
A shaped waterproof plank, usually made of wood or foam and reinforced plastic, used to surf on waves.

surfeit /ˈsɜː.fɪt/ /ˈsɝː.fɪt/ surfeits n
overdaad overvloed
(countable) An excessive amount of something.

surfer /ˈsɜː(ɹ)fə(ɹ)/ surfers n
internetter surfer
A person who surfs the Internet.

surform surforms n
Shaafrasp
(sometimes, attributive) A tool with which one grates, rasps, planes, or shaves material, especially wood, to form its surface.

surge /sɜːd͡ʒ/ /sɝd͡ʒ/ surges n
golf stortzee
A sudden transient rush, flood or increase.

surgeon /ˈsɜːd͡ʒən/ /ˈsɝd͡ʒən/ surgeoness surgeons n
chirurg
One who performs surgery; a doctor who performs operations on people or animals.

surgeonfish surgeonfish surgeonfishes n
doktersvis
Any of many species of reef-dwelling fishes, most of them brightly coloured, of the family Acanthuridae. They bear erectile, scalpel-like, dangerously sharp spines on either side of the caudal peduncle.

surgery /ˈsɜːd͡ʒəɹi/ /ˈsɝd͡ʒəɹi/ surgeries n
operatie chirurgie
(medicine, usually, _, uncountable) A procedure involving major incisions to remove, repair, or replace a part of a body.
chirurgie heelkunde
(medicine) The medical specialty related to the performance of surgical procedures.
operatiekamer spreekkamer
A room or department where surgery is performed.
spreekkamer
(British) A doctor's office.

surgical mask surgical masks n
mondkapje mondkap mondmasker
(medicine, infectious disease) A mask worn to catch bacteria shed in liquid droplets and aerosols from the wearer's mouth and nose.

surjective /səˈd͡ʒɛktɪv/ /sɚˈd͡ʒɛktɪv/ adj
surjectief
(mathematics) of, relating to, or being a surjection

surly /ˈsɜːli/ /ˈsɝli/ surlier surliest adj
bars knorrig onbeleefd
Irritated, bad-tempered, unfriendly.
bars bedreigend mistroostig
Threatening, menacing, gloomy.
arrogant bazig
(obsolete) Lordly, arrogant, supercilious.

surmise /sɚˈmaɪz/ /sɜːˈmaɪz/ surmises n
vermoeden
Thought, imagination, or conjecture, which may be based upon feeble or scanty evidence; suspicion; guess.

surmise /sɚˈmaɪz/ /sɜːˈmaɪz/ v
vermoeden gissen
To imagine or suspect; to conjecture; to posit with contestable premises.

surmount /səˈmaʊnt/ /sɚˈmaʊnt/ v
overwinnen
(transitive) To get or be over without touching or resting on; to overcome.

surname /ˈsɜːˌneɪm/ /ˈsɝˌneɪm/ surnames n
achternaam familienaam
The name a person shares with other members of that person's family, distinguished from that person's given name(s); a family name.

surpass /səˈpɑːs/ /sɚˈpæs/ v
overtreffen overstijgen
(transitive) To go beyond or exceed (something) in an adjudicative or literal sense.

surplice /ˈsɜːplɪs/ /ˈsɝplɪs/ surplices n
koorhemd superplie superpellicum
A liturgical vestment of the Christian Church in the form of a tunic of white linen or cotton material, with wide or moderately wide sleeves, reaching to the hips or knees, usually featuring lace decoration and embroidered bordures.

surplus /ˈsɜːpləs/ /ˈsɝpləs/ /ˈsɝˌplʌs/ surpluses surplusses n
overschot surplus
That which remains when use or need is satisfied, or when a limit is reached; excess; overplus.

surplus value surplus values n
meerwaarde

surprise /səˈpɹaɪz/ /sɚˈpɹaɪz/ surprises n
verrassing
Something unexpected.
verrassing verbazing verbijstering
The feeling that something unexpected has happened.

surprise /səˈpɹaɪz/ /sɚˈpɹaɪz/ v
verrassen verbazen verbijsteren
(transitive) To cause (someone) to feel unusually alarmed or delighted by something unexpected.
verrassen
(transitive) To do something to (a person) that they are not expecting, as a surprise.

surprised /səˈpɹaɪzd/ /sɚˈpɹaɪzd/ more surprised most surprised adj
verbaasd
Caused to feel surprise, amazement or wonder, or showing an emotion due to an unexpected event.

surprising /səˈpɹaɪzɪŋ/ /sɚˈpɹaɪzɪŋ/ more surprising most surprising adj
verrassend
Causing surprise.

surprisingly /səˈpɹaɪzɪŋli/ more surprisingly most surprisingly adv
verrassend
In a way that causes surprise because it is unexpected, or unusual.

surreal /səˈɹiː(.ə)l/ more surreal most surreal adj
bovenwerkelijk surreëel
Resembling a dream: fantastic and incongruous

surrealism /səˈɹiː(.ə)l.ɪz.əm/ surrealisms n
Surrealisme surrealisme
An artistic movement and an aesthetic philosophy that aims for the liberation of the mind by emphasizing the critical and imaginative powers of the subconscious.

surrealistic /səˌɹi.əˈlɪs.tɪk/ /səˌɹiː.əˈlɪs.tɪk/ adj
surrealistisch
surreal.

surrender /səˈɹɛndə(ɹ)/ /səˈɹɛndɚ/ surrenders n
overgave
An act of surrendering, submission into the possession of another; abandonment, resignation.

surrender /səˈɹɛndə(ɹ)/ /səˈɹɛndɚ/ v
zich overgeven
capituleren overgeven
(intransitive, or, reflexive) To give oneself up into the power of another, especially as a prisoner; to submit or give in.

surreptitious /səˌɹɛpˈtɪʃəs/ /ˌsɛɹəpˈtɪʃəs/ /ˌsʌɹəpˈtɪʃəs/ /ˌsʌɹɪpˈtɪʃəs/ more surreptitious most surreptitious adj
heimelijk steels verdekt verdoken
Stealthy, furtive, well hidden, covert (especially movements).

surreptitiously /sʌɹəpˈtɪʃəsli/ more surreptitiously most surreptitiously adv
clandestien
In a surreptitious manner; stealthily, furtively, secretly.

surrogacy /ˈsɝəɡəsi/ /ˈsʌɹəɡəsi/ surrogacies n
draagmoederschap
The practice of being a surrogate mother.

surrogate /ˈsɝəɡeɪt/ /ˈsɝəɡɪt/ /ˈsʌɹəɡeɪt/ /ˈsʌɹəɡɪt/ surrogates n
plaatsvervanger surrogaat vervanger
A substitute (usually of a person, position or role).

surrogate mother surrogate mothers n
draagmoeder
A woman who gives birth to a child not her own, with the intent to give that child up to at least one of the biological parents once it is born.

surround /səˈɹaʊnd/ v
insluiten omgeven omringen omcirkelen omsingelen
(transitive) To encircle something or simultaneously extend in all directions.
insluiten omcirkelen omringen omsingelen omsluiten
(transitive) To enclose or confine something on all sides so as to prevent escape.

surroundings /səˈɹaʊndɪŋz/ n
omgeving
The area surrounding someone or something, together with the objects and circumstances in the vicinity; the environment or ambiance.

surveillance /səɾˈveː.ljəns/ /səˈveɪ.ləns/ /sɚˈveɪ.ləns/ surveillances n
bewaking
Close observation of an individual or group; person or persons under suspicion.

surveillance camera surveillance cameras n
bewakingscamera beveiligingscamera
A mounted video camera used for the purpose of surveillance, as part of closed-circuit television.

survey /səˈveɪ/ /sɚˈveɪ/ /sɜːˈveɪ/ /ˈsɜːveɪ/ /ˈsɝˌveɪ/ surveys n
enquête onderzoek inspectie rapport
A particular view; an examination, especially an official examination, of a particular group of items, in order to ascertain the condition, quantity, or quality.
enquête
An examination of the opinions of a group of people.

survey /səˈveɪ/ /sɚˈveɪ/ /sɜːˈveɪ/ /ˈsɜːveɪ/ /ˈsɝˌveɪ/ v
onderzoeken rapporteren
To examine with reference to condition, situation, value, etc.; to examine and ascertain the state of

survival /səˈvaɪ.vəl/ /səˈvʌɪ.vəl/ /sɚˈvaɪ.vəl/ survivals n
overleven overleving
The fact or act of surviving; continued existence or life.

survival instinct survival instincts n
overlevingsinstinct

survive /səˈvaɪv/ /səˈvʌɪv/ /sɚˈvaɪv/ v
overleven
(intransitive) Of a person, to continue to live; to remain alive.
(intransitive) Of an object or concept, to continue to exist.
(transitive) To live longer than; to outlive.
(transitive) To live past a life-threatening event.

survivor /sɚˈvaɪvɚ/ survivors n
overlevende
One who survives, especially one who survives a traumatic experience.
overlever
(figuratively) A person who is able to endure hardship.
nabestaande
One who knew a specific decedent.

susceptibility /səˌsɛptəˈbɪlɪti/ susceptibilities n
vatbaarheid
the condition of being susceptible; vulnerability
gevoeligheid lichtgeraaktheid
emotional sensitivity.
elektrische susceptibiliteit susceptibiliteit
(physics) electric susceptibility, a measure of how easily a dielectric polarizes in response to an external electric field (compare permittivity).

susceptible /səˈsɛptɪbl̩/ more susceptible most susceptible adj
vatbaar
Likely to be affected by something.
(medicine) Especially sensitive, particularly to a stimulus.

sushi /ˈsuʃi/ /ˈsuːʃi/ sushis n
sushi
(proscribed) Raw fish, especially as a Japanese dish.

suspect /səˈspɛkt/ /ˈsʌs.pɛkt/ suspects n
verdachte
A person who is suspected of something, in particular of committing a crime.

suspect /səˈspɛkt/ /ˈsʌs.pɛkt/ v
vermoeden
(transitive) To imagine or suppose (something) to be true, or to exist, without proof.
wantrouwen betwijfelen twijfelen
(transitive) To distrust or have doubts about (something or someone).
verdenken
(transitive) To believe (someone) to be guilty.
verdacht
(intransitive) To have suspicion.

suspend /səsˈpɛnd/ v
schorsen
To halt something temporarily.
onderbreken afbreken afgelasten stopzetten
To discontinue or interrupt a function, task, position, or event.
ophangen
To hang freely; underhang.
suspenderen
To bring a solid substance, usually in powder form, into suspension in a liquid.

suspended animation n
schijndood
A temporary cessation of breathing and consciousness resembling death; often the result of asphyxia.

suspended cymbal suspended cymbals n
hangend bekken
(musical instruments) a cymbal that is suspended horizontally and usually played with one or two sticks

suspended sentence suspended sentences n
straf met uitstel voorwaardelijke straf
(legal) A sentence which the offender serves in probation unless he/she commits another crime during the period the sentence is in force.

suspender /səˈspɛndə/ /səˈspɛndɚ/ suspenders n
bretels
(US) An item of apparel consisting of a strap worn over the shoulder and used to hold up trousers.

suspension /səˈspɛnʃən/ suspensions n
ophanging
The act of suspending, or the state of being suspended.
schorsing stopzetting
A temporary or conditional delay, interruption or discontinuation.
suspensie
(chemistry, physics) The state of a solid or substance produced when its particles are mixed with, but not dissolved in, a fluid, and are capable of separation by straining.
(topology) A topological space derived from another by taking the product of the original space with an interval and collapsing each end of the product to a point.
(topology) A function derived, in a standard way, from another, such that the instant function’s domain and codomain are suspensions of the original function’s.
spanning
The act of keeping a person who is listening in doubt and expectation of what is to follow.
schorsing
The temporary barring of a person from a workplace, society, etc. pending investigation into alleged misconduct.
(education) The process of barring a student from school grounds as a form of punishment (particularly out-of-school suspension).
voorhouding
(music) The act of or discord produced by prolonging one or more tones of a chord into the chord which follows, thus producing a momentary discord, suspending the concord which the ear expects.
ophanging vering
(vehicle) The system of springs and shock absorbers connected to the wheels in an automobile, which allows the vehicle to move smoothly with reduced shock to its occupants.

suspension bridge suspension bridges n
hangbrug
A bridge whose deck or roadway is suspended from cables.

suspensory suspensories n
draagverband suspensoir
(medicine) A kind of bandage.

suspicion /səˈspɪʃ.ən/ suspicions n
verdenking
The act of suspecting something or someone, especially of something wrong.
The condition of being suspected.

suspicious /səˈspɪʃ.əs/ more suspicious most suspicious adj
wantrouwend
verdacht
Arousing suspicion.
achterdochtig
Distrustful or tending to suspect.

suspiciously more suspiciously most suspiciously adv
verdacht wantrouwig
(manner) In a way suggesting suspicion.
verdacht
(degree) To a degree that makes one suspect something.

sustain /səˈsteɪn/ /səˈstæɪn/ v
onderhouden
(transitive) To provide for or nourish.
in stand houden
To keep from falling; to bear; to uphold; to support.

sustainability /səsˌteɪnəˈbɪlɪti/ sustainabilities n
duurzaamheid
(ecology) A means of configuring civilization and human activity so that society, its members and its economies are able to meet their needs and express their greatest potential in the present, while preserving biodiversity and natural ecosystems, planning and acting for the ability to maintain these necessary resources for future generations.
houdbaarheid
The ability to sustain something.

sustainable /səˈsteɪnəbəl/ more sustainable most sustainable adj
toelaatbaar vernieuwbaar
duurzaam verantwoord
Able to be produced or sustained for an indefinite period without damaging the environment, or without depleting a resource; renewable.

sustainable development sustainable developments n
duurzame ontwikkeling
(agriculture, ecology) Development which seeks to produce sustainable economic growth while ensuring future generations' ability to do the same by not exceeding the regenerative capacity of nature.

sutler /ˈsʌtlə/ /ˈsʌtləɹ/ sutlers n
marketenter marketentster zoetelaar zoetelaarster
A person who follows an army, selling provisions.

suture /ˈs(j)uː.tjʊə/ /ˈs(j)uː.tʃə/ /ˈsu.t͡ʃɚ/ sutures n
hechting naad
(botany) The seam at the union of two margins in a plant.

suture /ˈs(j)uː.tjʊə/ /ˈs(j)uː.tʃə/ /ˈsu.t͡ʃɚ/ v
hechten
(transitive, also, figurative) To sew up or join by means of a suture.

svelte /ˈsfɛlt/ /ˈsvɛlt/ svelter sveltest adj
slank rank
Attractively thin; gracefully slender. [from 1810s]

swab /swɒb/ swabs n
watje, prop
(medicine) A small piece of soft, absorbent material, such as gauze, used to clean wounds, apply medicine, or take samples of body fluids. Often attached to a stick or wire to aid access.
uitstrijkje
A sample taken with a swab (piece of absorbent material).
poetsvod,doekje
A piece of material used for cleaning or sampling other items like musical instruments or guns.
zwabber
A mop, especially on a ship.
koopvaardijmatroos
(slang) A sailor; a swabby.

swab /swɒb/ v
zwabberen, dweilen
(transitive) To use a swab on something, or clean something with a swab.

swaddle /ˈswɑdəl/ /ˈswɒdəl/ /ˈswɔdəl/ v
inbakeren bakeren inwikkelen wikkelen
To bind (a baby) with long narrow strips of cloth.

swage /ˈsweɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈswɛd͡ʒ/ swages n
sneedhamer
A tool, used by blacksmiths and other metalworkers, for shaping of a metal item.

swallow /ˈswɑ.loʊ/ /ˈswɒ.ləʊ/ [ˈswɑ.wɜʊ̯] [ˈswɑ.ɫoʊ̯] swallows n
zwaluw
A small, migratory bird of the Hirundinidae family with long, pointed, moon-shaped wings and a forked tail which feeds on the wing by catching insects.
slok
The amount swallowed in one gulp; the act of swallowing.

swallow /ˈswɑ.loʊ/ /ˈswɒ.ləʊ/ [ˈswɑ.wɜʊ̯] [ˈswɑ.ɫoʊ̯] v
slikken doorslikken
(transitive) To cause (food, drink etc.) to pass from the mouth into the stomach; to take into the stomach through the throat. [from 11th c.]
slikken inslikken
(transitive) To accept easily or without questions; to believe, accept. [from 16th c.]

swallow-tailed kite swallow-tailed kites n
zwaluwstaartwouw
Any of the species of kite native from southeastern North America through most of South America,Elanoides forficatus.

swallowtail /ˈswɒl.əʊˌteɪl/ swallowtails n
zwaluwstaart
The forked tail of a swallow.
rok rokkostuum
A type of tailcoat with two long tapering tails.
page
Any of various butterflies of the family Papilionidae, many of which have a long extension to each hindwing.

swamp /swɑmp/ /swɒmp/ swamps n
moeras broek moer zomp zwamp
A piece of wet, spongy land; low ground saturated with water; soft, wet ground which may have a growth of certain kinds of trees, but is unfit for agricultural or pastoral purposes.

swamp ass n
zweetreet
(US, slang, vulgar) The condition of having an unpleasantly warm and moist anal region.

swamphen /ˈswɒmp.hɛn/ swamphens n
purperkoet

swan /swɑn/ /swɒn/ swan swans n
zwaan
Any of various species of large, long-necked waterfowl, of genus Cygnus (bird family: Anatidae), most of which have white plumage.

swan goose swan geese n
zwaangans
A large migratory goose (Anser cygnoides) belonging to the subfamily Anserinae.

swan mussel swan mussels n
zwanenmossel

swan song swan songs n
zwanenzang
(idiomatic) A final performance or accomplishment, especially one before retirement.

swap /swɒp/ swaps n
ruil
An exchange of two comparable things.

swap /swɒp/ v
ruilen wisselen
(transitive) To exchange or give (something) in an exchange (for something else).

swarf /swɔɹf/ /swɔːf/ swarfs n
schilfer spaan
(uncountable) The waste chips or shavings from an abrasive activity, such as metalworking, a saw cutting wood, or the use of a grindstone or whetstone. [from mid 16th c.]

swarm /swɔɹm/ /swɔːm/ swarms n
zwerm
A large number of insects, especially when in motion or (for bees) migrating to a new colony.
massa menigte
A mass of people, animals or things in motion or turmoil.

swarm /swɔɹm/ /swɔːm/ v
zwermen
(intransitive) To teem, or be overrun with insects, people, etc.

swashbuckling more swashbuckling most swashbuckling adj
avontuurlijk opwindend
Adventurous, exciting.

swastika /ˈswɑstəkə/ /ˈswɑstɪkə/ /ˈswɒstəkə/ /ˈswɒstɪkə/ /ˈswɔstɘkɘ/ swastikas n
hakenkruis swastika
(countable) A cross with arms of equal length all bent halfway along at a 90° angle to the right or to the left, used as a religious symbol by various ancient and modern civilizations, but now mainly seen and used in the West (with arms angled to the right) as a symbol of Nazism and fascism.

swath /sweɪð/ /swɑð/ /swɑθ/ /swɒθ/ /swɔð/ /swɔθ/ swaths n
zwad zwade
The track cut out by a scythe in mowing.

sway /sweɪ/ v
zwaaien
To cause to incline or swing to one side, or backward and forward; to bias; to turn; to bend; warp.

swear /swɛə/ /swɛɚ/ v
zweren een eed afleggen
(transitive) To take an oath that an assertion is true.
vloeken schelden
(ambitransitive) To use offensive, profane, or obscene language.

swear like a trooper v
vloeken als een ketter

swear word swear words n
eed
krachtterm scheldwoord verwensing vloek
A word considered taboo and vulgar or offensive.

sweat /swɛt/ sweats n
zweet transpiratievocht
Fluid that exits the body through pores in the skin usually due to physical stress and/or high temperature for the purpose of regulating body temperature and removing certain compounds from the circulation.

sweat /swɛt/ v
zweten transpireren
(intransitive) To emit sweat.
zwoegen
(intransitive, informal) To work hard.
zorgen maken
(intransitive, informal) To worry.
zweten
(transitive) To emit, in the manner of sweat.

sweat bullets v
peentjes zweten
(intransitive, slang, idiomatic) To sweat profusely; especially, to be very nervous or anxious.

sweat gland sweat glands n
zweetklier
(anatomy) An exocrine gland found under the skin in mammals for regulating body temperature.

sweat like a pig v
zweten als een otter
(simile) To sweat profusely; to produce a lot of perspiration.

sweat of one's brow /ˈswɛt əv wɒnz ˈbɹaʊ/ /ˈswɛt əv wʌnz ˈbɹaʊ/ n
in het zweet zijns aanschijns
(idiomatic) The effort extended in (often manual) labour, and the value created thereby.

sweater /-ɾɚ/ /ˈswetə/ /ˈswɛtə/ /ˈswɛtɚ/ sweaters n
trui
(US) A similar garment worn for warmth.

sweating /ˈswɛtɪŋ/ sweatings n
zweet
The production and evaporation of a watery fluid called sweat that is excreted by the sweat glands in the skin of mammals.

sweatpants n
joggingbroek
(US) Informal cotton trousers, with an elasticated or drawstring waist, used for exercise etc.

sweaty /ˈswɛti/ [ˈswɛɾi] sweatier sweatiest adj
bezweet
Covered in sweat.

sweep /swiːp/ sweeps n
veeg
A single action of sweeping.

sweep /swiːp/ v
vegen
(transitive) To clean (a surface) by means of a stroking motion of a broom or brush.
doorzoeken
(transitive) To search (a place) methodically.

sweep something under the rug v
iets onder het tapijt vegen
(idiomatic) To conceal a problem, (usually embarrassing or illegal) expediently, rather than remedy it thoroughly.

sweepstake /ˈswipˌsteɪk/ sweepstakes n
loterij
A lottery in which the prize or prizes constitute all the money paid by the participants.

sweet /swit/ /swiːt/ sweeter sweetest adj
zoet
Tasting of sugars.
Not of a salty taste.
Of a pleasant smell.
Of a pleasant sound.
zoet gezoet
(wine) Retaining a portion of sugar.
zoet lief schattig vriendelijk
Of a pleasing disposition.
lief schattig
Of a helpful disposition.

sweet /swit/ /swiːt/ sweets n
snoep snoepje
(countable, especially, _, UK) A confection made from sugar, or high in sugar content; a candy.

sweet alyssum sweet alyssums n
zilverschildzaad
A low-growing flowering annual (Lobularia maritima).

sweet corn sweet corns n
suikermais
Any of many varieties of corn (specifically maize) most suitable for eating by humans, as distinguished from corn raised as animal feed; usually with higher sugar content than field corn.

sweet dreams /ˌswiːt ˈdɹiːmz/ phraseologicalUnit
slaap zacht
(idiomatic) Said to someone before they fall asleep, wishing them a good sleep.

sweet pea sweet peas n
pronkerwt reukerwt welriekende lathyrus
A flowering plant, Lathyrus odoratus, grown for its bright colours and sweet fragrance.

sweet potato /ˈswiːt pəˈteɪtəʊ/ sweet potatoes n
zoete aardappel
A tropical perennial American vine, Ipomoea batatas, having a fleshy tuber.
zoete aardappel bataat
The tuber of this plant cooked as a vegetable.

sweet spot /ˈswit ˌspɑt/ /ˈswiːt spɒt/ sweet spots n
optimale plek
Any place that is optimal for obtaining a certain desirable effect or result.
(sports) Any of several places on a bat, racquet, etc., with which to hit a ball, resulting in the latter rebounding with some optimal desirable effect, such as minimum vibration or maximum velocity.

sweet tooth sweet tooths n
liefhebber van zoet voorliefde voor zoet zoetekauw
(idiomatic, only in singular) A liking for foods that are sweet; a weakness for sweets.

sweet woodruff n
lievevrouwebedstro
An aromatic perennial plant, formerly used as a strewing herb, Galium odoratum (formerly Asperula odorata), with small white flowers.

sweet-and-sour more sweet-and-sour most sweet-and-sour adj
zoetzuur
(cooking) Between sweet and sour taste.

sweetbread /ˈswitˌbɹɛd/ /ˈswiːtbɹɛd/ sweetbreads n
zwezerik
The pancreas or thymus gland of an animal, especially a lamb or calf, as food.

sweeten /ˈswiːtən/ [ˈswiːtn̩] [ˈswiːʔn̩] v
zoeten
(transitive) To make sweet to the taste.
(transitive) To soften to the eye; to make delicate.

sweetener sweeteners n
zoetstof
Something added to food to sweeten its taste, especially an artificial substitute for sugar.

sweetie /ˈswi.ɾi/ /ˈswiːti/ sweeties n
sweetie
A fruit that is a crossbreed between a grapefruit and a pomelo, originating in Israel.

sweetmeat /ˈswiːtmiːt/ sweetmeats n
zoetigheid suikerwaren
A sweet delicacy; a confection.

sweetness /ˈswitnəs/ /ˈswiːtnəs/ sweetnesses n
zoetheid
The condition of being sweet (all senses).
A pleasant disposition; kindness.

sweets n
snoep snoepgoed
Confectionery, candy.

sweetshop sweetshops n
snoepwinkel
A shop selling confectionery, especially one that sells predominantly confectionery.

swell /swɛl/ sweller swellest adj
geweldig mieters
(North America, dated, _, slang) Excellent.

swell /swɛl/ swells n
deining
A long series of ocean waves, generally produced by wind, and lasting after the wind has ceased.

swell /swɛl/ v
zwellen opzwellen aanzwellen
(intransitive) To become bigger, especially due to being engorged.

sweltering adj
bloedheet
(of weather) hot and humid; oppressively sticky

swerve /swɜːv/ /swɝv/ v
zwerven
To wander from any line prescribed, or from a rule or duty; to depart from what is established by law, duty, custom, or the like; to deviate.

swidden /ˈswɪdən/ swiddens n
swidden
An area of land that has been cleared by cutting the vegetation and burning it; slash and burn.

swift /swɪft/ swifts n
garenwinder haspel
(textiles) A light, collapsible reel used to hold a hank of yarn in order to wind off skeins or balls.

swift fox swift foxes n
kitvos
Vulpes velox, a species of fox found in the central United States.

swig /swɪɡ/ v
zuipen
To drink (usually by gulping or in a greedy or unrefined manner); to quaff.

swill /swɪl/ swills n
slobber
(collective) A mixture of solid and liquid food scraps fed to pigs etc; especially kitchen waste for this purpose.
bocht
(by extension) Any disgusting or distasteful liquid.

swim /swɪm/ swims n
zwemmen
An act or instance of swimming.

swim /swɪm/ v
zwemmen
(intransitive) To move through the water, without touching the bottom; to propel oneself in water by natural means.

swim bladder swim bladders n
zwemblaas visblaas
(anatomy, usually of fish) A gas-filled sac within the bodies of most fish that variously acts as a float, lung, sound-producing organ or an aid to hearing.

swim cap swim caps n
badmuts
a silicone, latex or lycra cap worn on the head by recreational and competitive swimmers.

swimmer /ˈswɪm.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈswɪm.ɚ/ swimmers n
zwemmer zwemster
One who swims.

swimming /ˈswɪmɪŋ/ swimmings n
zwemmen
The act or art of sustaining and propelling the body in water.
duizeling
The state of being dizzy or in vertigo.

swimming goggles n
zwembril
Goggles to protect the eyes from material in the water, while swimming.

swimming pool /ˈswɪmɪŋ ˌpuːl/ swimming pools n
zwembad zwemdok zwembassin
A pool of water used for swimming, usually one which has been artificially constructed.

swimming trunks n
zwembroek
A pair of shorts or briefs worn for swimming or bathing.

swimmingly /-ɡli/ /ˈswɪmɪŋli/ more swimmingly most swimmingly adv
van een leien dakje
(figuratively, informal) In a very favourable manner; without difficulty; agreeably, successfully.

swimsuit /swɪm.s(j)ut/ swimsuits n
badpak

swindle /ˈswɪnd(ə)l/ swindles n
zwendel
An instance of swindling.

swindle /ˈswɪnd(ə)l/ v
oplichten zwendelen
(transitive) To defraud.
frauderen
(ambitransitive) To obtain (money or property) by fraudulent or deceitful methods.

swindler /ˈswɪnd.lə(ɹ)/ swindlers n
zwendelaar zwendelaarster
A person who swindles, cheats or defrauds.

swine /swaɪn/ swine swines n
smeerlap
(pejorative) A contemptible person (plural swines).

swine fever n
varkenspest
(pathology) A contagious, usually fatal, disease of pigs, causing fever, skin lesions and convulsions, caused by Pestivirus C (CSFV).

swine flu n
varkensgriep
(disease) Influenza caused by certain orthomyxoviruses, which pass from pigs to humans.

swing /ˈswɪŋ/ swings n
schommel
A line, cord, or other thing suspended and hanging loose, upon which anything may swing.
A hanging seat that can swing back and forth, in a children's playground, for acrobats in a circus, or on a porch for relaxing.
swing
An energetic and acrobatic late-1930s partner-based dance style, also known as jitterbug and lindy-hop.
(music) The genre of music associated with this dance style.
uithaal zwaai
(boxing) A type of hook with the arm more extended.

swing /ˈswɪŋ/ v
zwaaien zwenken zwieren
(intransitive) To rotate about an off-centre fixed point.
swingen
(intransitive) To dance.
(transitive) To make (something) work; especially to afford (something) financially.
schommelen
(intransitive) To ride on a swing.
(intransitive) To hang from the gallows; to be punished by hanging, swing for something or someone; (often hyperbolic) to be severely punished.
(intransitive) To fluctuate or change.
aan partnerruil doen swingen
(intransitive) To participate in the swinging lifestyle; to participate in wife-swapping.

swing ride swing rides n
zweefmolen
An amusement ride consisting of chairs suspended from a carousel.

swipe /swaɪp/ v
jatten
(transitive, informal) To steal or snatch.

swipple swipples n
slaghout
The part of a flail that is free to swing, and which strikes the grain in threshing.

swirl /swɜɹl/ /swɜːl/ swirls n
draaikolk
A whirling eddy.

switch /swɪt͡ʃ/ switches n
schakelaar
A device to turn electric current on and off or direct its flow.
wissel
(rail transport, US) A movable section of railroad track which allows the train to be directed down one of two destination tracks; (set of) points.
spitsroede twijg
A slender woody plant stem used as a whip; a thin, flexible rod, associated with corporal punishment in the United States.

switch off v
uitschakelen uitzetten
(transitive) To turn a switch to the "off" position in order to stop or disable a device.

switch on v
aanzetten inschakelen
(transitive) To turn a switch to the "on" position in order to start or enable a device.

switchblade switchblades n
springmes stiletto vouwmes
A folding knife with a blade which opens automatically (under spring pressure) when a button is pressed.

swivel /ˈswɪvəl/ swivels n
wartel
(mechanical) A piece, such as a ring or hook, attached to another piece by a pin, in such a manner as to permit rotation about the pin as an axis.

swivel chair swivel chairs n
draaistoel bureaustoel
A chair with a rotating seat, typically used in an office or at a computer.

swoon /suːn/ /swuːn/ swoons n
bezwijming
A faint.

swoon /suːn/ /swuːn/ v
zwijmelen
(by extension) To be overwhelmed by emotion, especially infatuation.

swoop /ˈsuːp/ /ˈswuːp/ swoops n
duikvlucht
An instance, or the act of suddenly plunging downward.

swoop /ˈsuːp/ /ˈswuːp/ v
neerstorten
(intransitive) To fly or glide downwards suddenly; to plunge (in the air) or nosedive.

sword /so(ː)ɹd/ /soəd/ /swɔːrd/ [soːd] [soːɹd] [sɔɹd] [sɔːd] swords n
zwaard
(weaponry) A long bladed weapon with a grip and typically a pommel and crossguard (together forming a hilt), which is designed to cut, stab, slash and/or hack.

sword of Damocles /ˈsɔɹd əv ˈdæməkliz/ swords of Damocles n
zwaard van Damocles
A thing or situation which causes a prolonged state of impending doom or misfortune.

sword swallower sword swallowers n
zwaardslikker
A performer who performs sword swallowing

swordfish /ˈsɔː(ɹ)dfɪʃ/ swordfish swordfishes n
zwaardvis
A large marine fish with a long, pointed bill, Xiphias gladius.

swordsman swordsmen n
schermer zwaardvechter
A person skilled at using swords in sport or combat; a fencer.
zwaardvechter
A person who fights with a sword.

swordsmith swordsmiths n
zwaardsmid
A maker of swords.

swot /swɑt/ /swɒt/ /swɔt/ swots n
blokker
(slang, British) One who swots; a boffin, nerd, or smart aleck.
blok
(slang, British) Vigorous study at an educational institution.

swot /swɑt/ /swɒt/ /swɔt/ v
blokken
(intransitive, slang, British) To study with effort or determination (object of study indicated by "up on").

swung dash swung dashes n
golfstreep
The symbol ⁓, resembling a tilde, used to indicate the repetition of a previous item.

sybarite /ˈsɪbəɹaɪt/ /ˈsɪbəˌɹaɪt/ sybarites n
priaap sater sensualist sybariet wellusteling
A person devoted to luxury and pleasure; a hedonist.

sycamore maple sycamore maples n
gewone esdoorn
(chiefly, US) The British and European sycamore tree, Acer pseudoplatanus.

sycophancy sycophancies n
pluimstrijkerij vleierij
The fawning behavior of a sycophant; servile flattery; fawningness.

sycophant /ˈsaɪkəfænt/ /ˈsaɪkəfənt/ /ˈsɪkəfænt/ /ˈsɪkəfənt/ sycophants n
bruinwerker gatlikker kontlikker kruiper pluimstrijker vleier
One who uses obsequious compliments to gain self-serving favour or advantage from another; a servile flatterer.

sycophantic /sɪkəˈfæntɪk/ more sycophantic most sycophantic adj
kruiperig pluimstrijkend vleierig
Obsequious, flattering, toadying. In other words, excessively eager to please.

syllabic /sɪˈlæb.ɪk/ more syllabic most syllabic adj
syllabisch
Of, relating to, or consisting of a syllable or syllables.

syllable /ˈsɪl.ə.bəl/ [ˈsɪl.ə.bɫ̩] syllables n
lettergreep syllabe
(linguistics) A unit of human speech that is interpreted by the listener as a single sound, although syllables usually consist of one or more vowel sounds, either alone or combined with the sound of one or more consonants; a word consists of one or more syllables.

syllabus /ˈsɪləbəs/ syllabi syllabuses n
leerstof stof
(education) A summary of topics which will be covered during an academic course, or a text or lecture.
(law) The headnote of a reported case; the brief statement of the points of law determined prefixed to a reported case.

syllogism /ˈsɪlədʒɪz(ə)m/ syllogisms n
syllogisme sluitrede
(logic) An argument whose conclusion is supported by two premises, of which one contains the term that is the predicate of the conclusion, and the other contains the term that is the subject of the conclusion; common to both premises is a term that is excluded from the conclusion.

symbiosis /sɪmbaɪˈoʊsɪs/ /sɪmbiˈoʊsɪs/ symbioses n
symbiose
A relationship of mutual benefit, especially among different species.

symbiotic /ˌsɪm.baɪˈɑt.ɪk/ /ˌsɪm.baɪˈɒt.ɪk/ /ˌsɪm.biˈɑt.ɪk/ /ˌsɪm.biˈɒt.ɪk/ adj
symbiotisch
(ecology) Of, or relating to symbiosis; living together.

symbol /ˈsɪmbəl/ symbols n
symbool
A character or glyph representing an idea, concept or object.
(linguistics) A type of noun whereby the form refers to the same entity independently of the context; a symbol arbitrarily denotes a referent. See also icon and index.
(programming) An internal identifier used by a debugger to relate parts of the compiled program to the corresponding names in the source code.

symbolic more symbolic most symbolic adj
symbolisch
Pertaining to a symbol.

symbolically /ˌsɪmˈbɑːlɪklɪ/ /ˌsɪmˈbɒlɪklɪ/ more symbolically most symbolically adv
symbolisch
In a symbolic manner.

symbolism /ˈsɪmbəˌlɪzəm/ symbolisms n
symbolisme
Representation of a concept through symbols or underlying meanings of objects or qualities. [from between 1645 and 1655.]

symbolize /ˈsɪmbəlaɪz/ v
symboliseren
(transitive) To be symbolic of; to represent.

symmetry /ˈsɪmɪtɹi/ symmetries n
symmetrie
Exact correspondence on either side of a dividing line, plane, center or axis.

sympathetic /ˌsɪm.pəˈθɛt.ɪk/ more sympathetic most sympathetic adj
sympathiek
Of, related to, feeling, showing, or characterized by sympathy.

sympathetic nervous system sympathetic nervous systems n
orthosympatisch zenuwstelsel
(neuroanatomy) The part of the autonomic nervous system that raises blood pressure and heart rate, constricts blood vessels, and dilates the pupils when under stress.

sympathy /ˈsɪm.pəθ.i/ sympathies n
sympathie medelijden
A feeling of pity or sorrow for the suffering or distress of another.

sympatric /sɪmˈpætɹɪk/ more sympatric most sympatric adj
sympatrische
(biology, genetics) Occurring in the same, or in overlapping, territory, especially of species that do not interbreed.

symphonic /sɪmˈfɒnɪk/ more symphonic most symphonic adj
symfonisch
(music) Characteristic of a symphony

symphony /ˈsɪm.fə.ni/ [ˈsɪɱ.fə.ni] symphonies n
symfonie
An extended piece of music of sophisticated structure, usually for orchestra.

symphony orchestra symphony orchestras n
symfonieorkest
(music) A large orchestra that traditionally plays Western classical orchestral music.

symposium /sɪm.ˈpoʊ.zi.əm/ symposia symposiums n
symposium
A conference or other meeting for discussion of a topic, especially one in which the participants make presentations.

symptom /ˈsɪm(p)təm/ symptoms n
symptoom
(medicine) A perceived change in some function, sensation or appearance of a person that indicates a disease or disorder, such as fever, headache or rash; strictly, a symptom is felt or experienced by the patient, while a sign can be detected by an observer.
symptoom verschijnsel
(figuratively) A signal; anything that indicates, or is characteristic of, the presence of something else, especially of something undesirable.

symptomatic /ˌsɪmp.təˈmæt.ɪk/ more symptomatic most symptomatic adj
symptomatisch
(medicine) Showing symptoms.
(medicine) Of a treatment, that only affects the symptoms of a disease without targeting the underlying cause.
(medicine) Relating to symptomatics.

symptomatology symptomatologies n
symptomatologie
(uncountable) The science that studies the symptoms of diseases.

synagogue /ˈsɪ.nəˌɡɑɡ/ /ˈsɪ.nəˌɡɒɡ/ synagogues n
synagoge
A place of worship for Jews or Samaritans.
synagoge kehilla
A congregation of Jews or Samaritans for the purpose of worship or religious study.

synagogue-goer synagogue-goers n
synagogeganger
One who (regularly) attends synagogue; a practicing Jew.

synapse /sɪˈnæps/ /ˈsaɪnæps/ /ˈsɪnæps/ synapses n
synaps
The junction between the terminal of a neuron and either another neuron or a muscle or gland cell, over which nerve impulses pass.

synchronised swimming n
synchroonzwemmen
A swimming event where competitors swim in a ballet-like manner in a swimming pool

synchronize /ˈsɪŋ.kɹə.naɪz/ /ˈsɪŋ.kɹə.naɪːz/ v
synchroniseren
(transitive) To cause two or more events or actions to happen at exactly the same time or same rate, or in a time-coordinated way.

synchronous /ˈsɪŋkɹənəs/ more synchronous most synchronous adj
synchroon
At the same time, at the same frequency.

synclinal synclinals n
syncline
(geology) A synclinal fold.

syncope /ˈsɪŋ.kə.pi/ syncopes n
syncope
(linguistics, phonology, prosody) The elision or loss of a sound from the interior of a word, especially of a vowel sound with loss of a syllable.

syndicalism syndicalisms n
syndicalisme
(socialism) Control of government and industry by labor unions, usually achieved through revolutionary direct action.

syndicalist syndicalists n
syndicalist
A believer in the principles of syndicalism.

syndrome / ˈsin-ˌdrōm/ /-dɹəm/ /ˈsɪndɹoʊm/ /ˈsɪndɹəʊm/ syndromes n
syndroom
(pathology) A recognizable pattern of signs, symptoms and/or behaviours, especially of a disease or medical or psychological condition.

synecdoche /sɪˈnɛk.doʊ.ki/ /sɪˈnɛk.də.ki/ synecdoches n
synecdoche
(figure of speech) A figure of speech that uses the name of a part of something to represent the whole, or the whole to represent a part.

synergy /ˈsɪnəd͡ʒi/ /ˈsɪnɚd͡ʒi/ synergies n
synergie
(systems theory) A synonym of binding energy.
(pharmacology) The combined action of two or more drugs where the effects are stronger than their mere sum.
(figurative) Benefits resulting from combining different groups, people, objects or processes.

synod /ˈsɪn.əd/ synods n
synode
(Christianity) An ecclesiastic council or meeting to consult on church matters.

synonym /ˈsɪn.əˌnɪm/ synonyms n
synoniem evenwoord
(semantics, loosely) A word or phrase with a meaning that is the same as, or very similar to, another word or phrase.
synoniem
(databases) An alternative (often shorter) name defined for an object in a database.

synonymous /sɪˈnɑnɪməs/ /sɪˈnɒnɪməs/ adj
synoniem
(construed with with, broader sense) Having a similar meaning.
synoniem evenwoordig
(construed with with) Of, or being a synonym.

synopsis /sɪˈnɑpsɪs/ /sɪˈnɒpsɪs/ synopses n
samenvatting synopsis
(authorship) A brief summary of the major points of a written work, either as prose or as a table; an abridgment or condensation of a work.

syntactic /sɪnˈtæktɪk/ more syntactic most syntactic adj
syntactisch
Of, related to or connected with syntax.

syntactic salt n
syntactisch zout

syntactic sugar n
syntactische suiker

syntactician /ˌsɪntækˈtɪʃən/ syntacticians n
syntacticus
An expert in syntax.

syntax /ˈsɪn.tæks/ syntaxes n
syntaxis
A set of rules that govern how words are combined to form phrases and sentences.
(computing, countable) The formal rules of formulating the statements of a computer language.
syntaxis zinsleer
(linguistics) The study of the structure of phrases, sentences, and language.

synthesize /ˈsɪnθəsaɪz/ v
synthetiseren
(transitive) To combine two or more things to produce a new product.
(intransitive, of two or more things) To be combined producing a new, more complex product.

synthesizer /ˈsɪn.θəˌsaɪ.zə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɪn.θəˌsaɪ.zɚ/ synthesizers n
synthesizer
(music) An electronic musical instrument that creates its sounds with electronics and generally is played via a keyboard.

synthetic /sɪnˈθɛtɪk/ more synthetic most synthetic adj
synthetisch
Of, or relating to synthesis.
(chemistry) Produced by synthesis instead of being isolated from a natural source (but may be identical to a product so obtained).
(medicine) Produced by synthesis, thought to have the same effect as its natural counterpart, but chemically different from it.
Artificial, not genuine.

syphilis /ˈsɪfɪlɪs/ n
syfilis
(disease) A disease spread via sexual activity, caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum.

syringe /səˈɹɪnd͡ʒ/ /sɪˈɹɪnd͡ʒ/ syringes n
injectiespuit spuit
A device consisting of a hypodermic needle, a chamber for containing liquids, and a piston for applying pressure (to inject) or reducing pressure (to draw); a hypodermic syringe.

syrinx /ˈsɪɹɪŋks/ syringes syrinxes n
syrinx
(ornithology, zootomy) The voice organ in birds.
(medicine) Any of several tuboid#Adjective structures, especially a rare, fluid-filled neuroglial cavity within the spinal cord or in the brain stem.

syrup /ˈsɝ.əp/ /ˈsɪɹ.əp/ syrups n
stroop siroop
Any thick liquid that has a high sugar content and which is added to or poured over food as a flavouring.

sysadmin sysadmins n
systeembeheerder
Systems administrator; a person whose job it is to maintain computer or network systems.

system /ˈsɪstəm/ systems n
systeem stelsel
A collection of organized things; a whole composed of relationships among its members. [from early 17th c.]

systematic /ˌsɪs.təˈmæt.ɪk/ [ˌsɪs.təˈmæɾ.ɪk] more systematic most systematic adj
systematisch stelselmatig
Carried out according to a planned, ordered procedure.
(by extension) Methodical, regular and orderly.

systemic circulation systemic circulations n
grote bloedsomloop
(anatomy) The part of blood circulation which carries oxygenated blood away from the heart, to the body, and returns deoxygenated blood back to the heart.

systems analyst systems analysts n
systeemanalist systeemanaliste
(computing) A person whose job is to perform systems analysis by being responsible for researching, planning and recommending software and system choices to meet an organization's business requirements.

systems engineering n
systeemkunde systeemleer
An interdisciplinary field of engineering, focusing on the development, analysis and organization of complex systems.

systole /ˈsɪstəli/ systoles n
systole
(physiology) The rhythmic contraction of the heart, by which blood is driven through the arteries.

syzygy /ˈsɪz.ɪ.d͡ʒi/ syzygies n
conjunctie samenstand
syzygie
(astronomy, astrology) An alignment of three celestial bodies (for example, the Sun, Earth, and Moon) such that one body is directly between the other two, such as occurs at an eclipse.
(Jungian, _, psychology) An archetypal pairing of contrasexual opposites, symbolizing the communication of the conscious and unconscious minds.

séance /ˈseɪˌɑns/ séances n
seance
A ceremony where people try to communicate with the spirits of dead people, usually led by a medium.

tab /tæb/ [tʰæb̥] v
rekening
(computing) To use the Tab key on a computer to advance the cursor or move the input focus, or on a typewriter to advance the carriage.

tabby /ˈtæb.i/ tabbies n
cyper cyperse kat getijgerde kat
(countable) A brindled cat.

tabernacle /ˈtæbənækl̩/ /ˈtæbɚnækl̩/ tabernacles n
tabernakel
(Bible) The portable tent used before the construction of the temple, where the shekinah (presence of God) was believed to dwell.
(Roman Catholicism) A small ornamented cupboard or box used for the reserved sacrament of the Eucharist, normally located in an especially prominent place in a church.
loofhut tabernakel
A sukkah, the booth or 'tabernacle' used during the Jewish Feast of Sukkot.

tabla tablas n
tabla
(musical instruments) A pair of tuned hand drums, used in various musical genres of the Indian subcontinent, that are similar to bongos.

table /ˈteɪbl̩/ tables n
tafel
An item of furniture with a flat top surface raised above the ground, usually on one or more legs.
tabel
A matrix or grid of data arranged in rows and columns.
tafel rekentafel vermenigvuldigingstafel
A collection of arithmetic calculations arranged in a table, such as multiplications in a multiplication table.

table /ˈteɪbl̩/ v
tabelleren
To tabulate; to put into a table or grid. [from 15th c.]
de tafel dekken op tafel zetten ter tafel brengen
(non-US) To put on the table of a commission or legislative assembly; to propose for formal discussion or consideration, to put on the agenda. [from 17th c.]

table of contents tables of contents n
inhoudsopgave inhoudstafel inhoud
A list of titles of the parts of a book or document, organized in the order in which the parts appear.

table salt table salts n
keukenzout tafelzout
Sodium chloride, the salt most commonly used to season food at the table.

table tennis n
tafeltennis pingpong
A game or sport (similar to tennis) that involves the hitting of a light plastic ball across a table (fashioned like a mini tennis court) by rackets (paddles, bats (Britain)).

table tennis table table tennis tables n
tafeltennistafel
A specially dimensioned table with a low net across it, on which the game of table tennis is played.

table wine table wines n
tafelwijn
(US) Wine that is not fortified or sparkling.

tablecloth tablecloths n
tafelkleed tafelzeil
A cloth used to cover and protect a table, especially for a dining table.

tableland tablelands n
plateau
A relatively flat region of elevated terrain, particularly in reference to surrounding terrain.

tablespoon /ˈteɪbəlˌspun/ /ˈteɪbəlˌspuːn/ [-bɫ̩-] tablespoons n
eetlepel soeplepel
(Canada, US) A large spoon, used for eating food from a bowl.
eetlepel
(cooking) A unit of volume, the value of which varies regionally; in the US: three teaspoons or one half fluid ounce or roughly 15 ml; in Britain and Canada: exactly 15 ml; in Russia 18 ml; in Australia: four teaspoons or 20 ml.

tablet /ˈtæblət/ tablets n
kleitablet
A slab of clay, stone or wood used for inscription.

tablet computer tablet computers n
tablet
(computing) A hand-held portable computer characterized by a tablet form factor and a touchscreen interface.

tabloid /ˈtæ.blɔɪd/ tabloids n
boulevardblad boulevardkrant sensatieblad
(publishing) A newspaper, especially one in this format, that favours stories of a sensational or even fictitious nature over serious news.

taboo /tæˈbuː/ /təˈbuː/ taboos n
taboe
An inhibition or ban that results from social custom or emotional aversion.

taboo /tæˈbuː/ /təˈbuː/ v
taboeïseren
To mark as taboo.

tabooization tabooizations n
taboeïsering
The act of tabooizing something.

tabula rasa /ˈtæbjʊlə ˈɹeɪzə/ /ˈtæbjʊlə ˈɹɑːzə/ tabulae rasae tabulæ rasæ n
onbeschreven blad
A mind, as of a newborn, free of any impressions, notions, ideas, etc.; a "blank slate".

tachometer /təˈkɒmətə(ɹ)/ tachometers n
toerenteller
A device for measuring the revolutions per minute (RPMs) of a revolving shaft, as with the driveshaft of an automobile.
A device for measuring or indicating velocity or speed, as of blood, a river, a machine, etc.

tachycardia /tæ.kɪˈkɑː(ɹ).di.ə/ /tæ.kɪˈkɑːɹ.di.ə/ tachycardias n
tachycardie
(medicine, cardiology) A rapid resting heart rate, especially one above 100 beats per minute. [from 19th c.]

tachymeter tachymeters n
tachymeter
A surveying instrument for quickly finding distances.

tacit /ˈtæsɪt/ more tacit most tacit adj
stilzwijgend non-verbaal
Implied, but not made explicit, especially through silence.

taciturn /ˈtæsɪtɜːn/ /ˈtæsɪtɝn/ more taciturn most taciturn adj
zwijgzaam
Silent; temperamentally untalkative; disinclined to speak.

taciturnity taciturnities n
zwijgzaamheid
The trait of being taciturn.

tack /tæk/ [tak] tacks n
kopspijker
A small nail with a flat head.

tack /tæk/ [tak] v
overstag gaan
(nautical) To maneuver a sailing vessel so that its bow turns through the wind, i.e. the wind changes from one side of the vessel to the other.

tackle /ˈtækəl/ [ˈtʰækɫ̩] tackles n
sliding tackle
(sports, countable) A play where a player attempts to take control over the ball from an opponent, as in rugby or football.

tackle /ˈtækəl/ [ˈtʰækɫ̩] v
aanpakken
To face or deal with, attempting to overcome or fight down.

tacky /ˈtæki/ tackier tackiest adj
goedkoop slecht
(colloquial) Of low quality.
smakeloos
(colloquial) In poor taste.

taco /ˈteɪkoʊ/ /ˈteɪkəʊ/ /ˈtækəʊ/ /ˈtæɪkəʊ/ /ˈtɐːkəʊ/ /ˈtɑkoʊ/ [ˈtʰako(ː)] [ˈtʰeɪkoʊ] [ˈtʰä(ː)ko(ː)] [ˈtʰɑkoʊ] tacos n
taco
(culinary) A Mexican snack food made of a small tortilla (soft or hard shelled) filled with ingredients such as meat, rice, beans, cheese, diced vegetables and salsa.

tact /tækt/ n
tact
Sensitive mental touch; special skill or faculty; keen perception or discernment; ready power of appreciating and doing what is required by circumstances; the ability to say the right thing. [from early 19th c.]

tactful /ˈtæktfəl/ more tactful most tactful adj
tactvol
Possessing tact; able to deal with people in a sensitive manner.

tactic /ˈtæktɪk/ tactics n
tactiek gevechtsleer krijgskunde
A maneuver, or action calculated to achieve some end.

tactical adj
tactisch
of or relating to tactics

tactics /ˈtæktɪks/ n
tactiek
(military) The military science that deals with achieving the objectives set by strategy.
(military) The employment and ordered arrangement of forces in relation to each other.

tactless /ˈtæktləs/ more tactless most tactless adj
tactloos
having no tact; unaware or intentionally inconsiderate of someone else's feelings

tad /tæd/ tads n
beetje klets scheut
(informal) A small amount; a little bit.

tadalafil /təˈdæl.ə.fɪl/ n
tadalafil
(pharmaceutical drug) A drug, C22H19N3O4, that is used to treat erectile dysfunction and benign prostatic hyperplasia and functions similarly to sildenafil. It is marketed under the trademark Cialis.

tadpole /ˈtædpoʊl/ tadpoles n
dikkop dikkopje kikkervisje
A young toad or frog in its larval stage of development that lives in water, has a tail and no legs, and, like a fish, breathes through gills.

tadpole person tadpole people n
koppoter kopvoeter

taffeta /ˈtæ.fə.tə/ /ˈtæ.fɪ.tə/ taffetas n
taf
A crisp, smooth woven fabric made from silk or synthetic fibers.

tag /teɪɡ/ /tæɡ/ tags n
etiket
A small label.
tikkertje
(playground game, uncountable) A children's chasing game in which one player (known as "it") attempts to touch another, who then becomes "it".

tag along v
begeleiden meegaan volgen
(idiomatic) To accompany, join, or follow; to go with.

tag question tag questions n
aangeplakte vraag aanhangselvraag staartvraag
(grammar) A question inviting the listener to indicate agreement, formed by adding a “tag” word or expression to a statement. For example “You love me, don’t you?”.

taiga /taɪˈɡɑː/ /ˈtaɪɡə/ taigas n
taiga
A subarctic zone of evergreen coniferous forests situated south of the tundras and north of the steppes in the Northern Hemisphere.

taiga flycatcher taiga flycatchers n
taigavliegenvanger
Ficedula albicilla, an Old World flycatcher breeding in Asia

tail /teɪl/ tails n
staart achtereinde achterste achterwerk staartstuk zitvlak
The tail-end of an object, e.g. the rear of an aircraft's fuselage, containing the tailfin.
achtervolger
One who surreptitiously follows another.
staart
(typography) The lower loop of the letters in the Roman alphabet, as in g, q or y.
munt
(chiefly, in the plural) The side of a coin not bearing the head; normally the side on which the monetary value of the coin is indicated; the reverse.

tail /teɪl/ v
beschatten schaduwen
To follow or hang to, like a tail; to be attached closely to, as that which can not be evaded.

tail between one's legs phraseologicalUnit
de staart tussen de benen
Defeated; in a cowardly or miserable manner.

tailback tailbacks n
file
(UK) A line of motor vehicles causing or the result of traffic congestion or a traffic jam.

tailcoat /ˈteɪlkoʊt/ tailcoats n
jacquet zwaluwstaart
A formal evening jacket with an extended back panel; a dress coat.

tailfeather tailfeathers n
staartveer
Any of the feathers of a bird's tail.

tailfin tailfins n
staartvin
A fin at the tail of a fish, caudal fin

tailgate /ˈteɪlˌɡeɪt/ tailgates n
laadklep
(automotive) A hinged board or hatch at the rear of a vehicle that can be lowered for loading and unloading.

tailgate /ˈteɪlˌɡeɪt/ v
bumperkleven kleven
(automotive, intransitive, transitive) To drive dangerously close behind another vehicle.

tailgater tailgaters n
bumperklever klever
One who tailgates (drives very close to the person ahead).

tailgating tailgatings n
bumperkleven
The act of driving dangerously close behind another vehicle.

tailings n
afval
(mining) The waste that remains after the minerals have been extracted from an ore by ore dressing.

tailor /ˈteɪlə/ /ˈteɪlɚ/ tailors n
kleermaker kleermaakster
A person who makes, repairs, or alters clothes professionally, especially suits and men's clothing.

tailor /ˈteɪlə/ /ˈteɪlɚ/ v
kleermaken op maat maken
(ambitransitive) To make, repair, or alter clothes.
afstemmen
(transitive) To make or adapt (something) for a specific need.
aanpassen afstemmen
(transitive) To restrict (something) in order to meet a particular need.

tailor-made adj
maat- op maat (gemaakt)
Perfectly appropriate to some specific occasion or purpose; made to one's specific requirements.

tailored adj
op maat
Adjusted by a tailor, fitted.

tailoress tailoresses n
kleermaakster
(dated) a female tailor

tailplane tailplanes n
stabilo
A horizontal airfoil, at the rear of an aircraft, to which the elevator is attached; usually associated with the tailfin

tajine /tæˈd͡ʒiːn/ /tɑˈd͡ʒin/ /təˈʒin/ /təˈʒiːn/ tajines n
tajine
(by extension) A stew, originally from Morocco, the ingredients of which are traditionally cooked slowly in such a pot; the dish is normally served with couscous.

takahē /ˈtækæheɪ/ takahēs n
takahe
A species of large flightless bird in the Rallidae family, endemic to New Zealand.

take /teɪk/ /teːk/ /tæɪk/ [teːk] [tɛːk] [tʰeɪ̯k] takes n
nemen

take /teɪk/ /teːk/ /tæɪk/ [teːk] [tɛːk] [tʰeɪ̯k] v
nemen pakken
(transitive) To get into one's hands, possession, or control, with or without force.
nemen
(transitive) To have sex with.
(transitive) To select or choose; to pick.
(transitive, of a path, road, etc.) To lead (to a place); to serve as a means of reaching.
(transitive, especially of a vehicle) To transport or carry; to convey to another place.
(transitive) To derive (as a title); to obtain from a source.
(transitive, of a material) To absorb or be impregnated by (dye, ink, etc.); to be susceptible to being treated by (polish, etc.).
(transitive, baseball) To decline to swing at (a pitched ball); to refrain from hitting at, and allow to pass.
(intransitive) To get or accept (something) into one's possession.
aannemen nemen
(transitive) To assume or suppose; to reckon; to regard or consider.
duren
(transitive) To fill or require: to last or expend (an amount of time).

take a picture v
een foto nemen
(idiomatic) To photographically capture an image

take advantage v
gebruikmaken van
To make use of something.

take advantage of v
gebruik maken van
To use or make use of.
voordeel trekken uit
To exploit.

take aim v
mikken
(intransitive) To position oneself and/or one's weapon so as to be aimed specifically at a chosen mark or target (which is indicated after 'at)

take away v
afpakken weghalen wegnemen

take back v
terugbrengen
(transitive) To return (something) to a vendor for a refund.

take care interjection
het ga je goed hou je haaks
(when leaving) good-bye (literally, take care of yourself)

take care v
zorgen
(intransitive) To mind, or be in charge of something.

take care of v
zorgen voor
(transitive) To look after, to provide care for.

take for granted v
als vanzelfsprekend beschouwen
(transitive, idiomatic, especially of a person) To give little attention to or to underestimate the value of; to fail to appreciate, especially something one has grown heavily accustomed to; not to value or care for appropriately, out of the assumption that the person or thing not valued cannot be lost.

take hostage v
gijzelen
(transitive) To take custody or possession of a person as security for performance against a treaty, a pledge, or a demand, especially now an extra-legal demand; to take as hostage.

take into account v
rekening houden

take into consideration v
berekening houden met

take it easy v
doe rustig kalm aan
(idiom) To relax or rest.

take lightly v
licht opvatten
(idiomatic, transitive, chiefly in the negative) To treat casually, without seriousness or worry.

take off v
een vlucht nemen
(intransitive) To become successful, to flourish.

take on v
innemen introduceren
To acquire, bring in, or introduce.
aannemen
(idiomatic) To begin to have or exhibit.
opnemen
(idiomatic) To assume or take responsibility for.
uitdagen
(idiomatic) To attempt to fight, compete with, or engage with.

take one's time v
de tijd nemen
(intransitive, idiomatic) To go about something slowly and carefully or at one's own pace.

take over v
overnemen
To assume control of something, especially by force; to usurp.

take part v
meedoen
deelnemen
(idiomatic, intransitive, with "in") To participate or join.

take place v
plaatsvinden gebeuren plaats hebben
(intransitive) To happen or to occur.

take revenge v
wreken
To avenge; to get back at.

take seriously v
ernstig nemen
(transitive) To consider (something /what somebody is saying) important and meaningful.

take shape v
vorm krijgen
(intransitive, often, figurative) To take a definite form.

take someone's word for it v
iemand op zijn woord geloven
(idiomatic) To believe what someone claims, especially without checking or verifying for oneself.

take the floor v
het woord nemen

take the wind out of someone's sails v
iemand de wind uit de zeilen nemen
(idiomatic) To discourage someone greatly; to cause someone to lose hope or the will to continue; to thwart or minimize someone's ambitions.

take time v
tijd nodig hebben
To require a comparatively long period of time.
de tijd nemen
To volunteer to spend one's time (for a purpose or beneficiary).

take to heart v
ter harte nemen
(idiomatic) To take something seriously; to internalize or live according to something (e.g. advice.)

take up v
oppakken

take wing v
wegvliegen
Of a winged animal, to take flight; to begin flying.

take-home pay n
nettoloon
The net earnings of a salary or wage earner.

taken aback more taken aback most taken aback adj
onthutst
(figuratively) Surprised, shocked.

takeoff takeoffs n
opstijgen
The rising or ascent of an aircraft or rocket into flight.

talcum powder talcum powders n
talkpoeder
Perfumed talc (sometimes with the addition of boric acid) for adsorbing moisture on the skin.

tale /ˈteɪl/ tales n
verhaaltje vertelsel
A rehearsal of what has occurred; narrative; discourse; statement; history; story.

talent /ˈtalənt/ /ˈtælənt/ talents n
talent aanleg begaafdheid gave
A marked natural ability or skill. [from 15th c.]

talent show talent shows n
talentenjacht

talented /ˈtæləntɪd/ more talented most talented adj
getalenteerd
Endowed with one or more talents.

talisman /ˈtæl.ɪsˌmæn/ /ˈtæl.ɪz.mən/ talismans n
talisman
A magical object providing protection against ill will, or the supernatural, or conferring the wearer with a boon such as good luck, good health, or power(s).

talk /toːk/ /tɑk/ /tɔk/ /tɔʊ̯k/ /tɔːk/ [tʰak] [tʰäk] [tʰɑk] talks n
gesprek conversatie
A conversation or discussion; usually serious, but informal.

talk /toːk/ /tɑk/ /tɔk/ /tɔʊ̯k/ /tɔːk/ [tʰak] [tʰäk] [tʰɑk] v
spreken praten overleggen
(intransitive) To communicate, usually by means of speech.

talk out of turn v
indiskrete opmerkingen maken onderbreken zijn mond voorbij praten
(idiomatic) To make a remark or provide information when it is inappropriate or indiscreet to do so, or when one does not have permission or the authority to do so.

talk page talk pages n
overlegpagina
(wikis) A place on wiki websites where discussion of an entry or article takes place.

talk shop v
over werk praten
(intransitive, informal) To discuss one's work, business or profession.

talk show talk shows n
praatprogramma talkshow
(broadcasting) A television or radio programme in which a host converses on various topics with guests who may be experts, celebrities, or members of the listening or viewing audience.

talk through one's hat v
lullen
(idiomatic) To speak lacking expertise, authority, or knowledge; to invent or fabricate facts.

talk to oneself v
in zichzelf praten tegen zichzelf praten
(idiomatic) To say one's thoughts aloud, particularly while also not conversing with anyone else.

talkative /ˈtɑːkədɪv/ /ˈtɔːkətɪv/ more talkative most talkative adj
praatgraag spraakzaam babbelziek
Tending to talk a lot.

talkativeness n
spraakzaamheid
The state of being talkative.

talking point talking points n
agendapunt
A specific topic raised in a conversation or argument which is intended as a basis for further discussion, especially one which represents a point of view.

tall /tɑl/ /tɔl/ /tɔːl/ [tʰoːɫ] taller tallest adj
lang groot
(of a person) Having a vertical extent greater than the average. For example, somebody with a height of over 6 feet would generally be considered to be tall.
hoog
(of a building, etc.) Having its top a long way up; having a great vertical (and often greater than horizontal) extent; high.
ongeloofwaardig
(of a story) Hard to believe, such as a tall story or a tall tale.

tall poppy syndrome n
maaiveldcultuur
(Australia, New Zealand) The tendency to disparage conspicuously successful people.

tall tale /tɔl ˈteɪl/ /tɔːl ˈteɪl/ tall tales n
sterk verhaal
(idiomatic) A tale or story which is fantastic and greatly exaggerated; also, an account of questionable veracity; a lie, an untruth.

tallit /tɑˈlɪt/ /ˈtɑlɪs/ tallaisim talleysim tallitim tallitot tallitoth tallits n
tallit
A traditional Jewish prayer shawl with tassels which covers the chest and upper part of the back.

tallow /ˈtæləʊ/ tallows n
talg
A hard animal fat obtained from suet, etc.; used in cooking as well as to make candles, soap and lubricants.

tally stick tally sticks n
kerfstok
(historical) A bone, or piece of wood, on which notches or scores are cut, as the marks of number, for account keeping.

talon /ˈtælən/ talons n
klauw
A sharp, hooked claw of a bird of prey or other predatory animal.

tamarind /ˈtæməɹɪnd/ tamarinds n
tamarinde
(botany) A tropical tree, Tamarindus indica.
(culinary) The fruit of this tree; the pulp is used as spice in Asian cooking and in Worcestershire sauce.

tambourine /ˌtæm.bəˈɹiːn/ tambourines n
tamboerijn
A percussion instrument consisting of a small, usually wooden, hoop closed on one side with a drum frame and featuring jingling metal disks on the tread; it is most often held in the hand and shaken rhythmically; by extension, any frame drum.

tame /teɪm/ tamer tamest adj
tam
Not or no longer wild; domesticated.

tame /teɪm/ v
temmen
(transitive) To make (an animal) tame; to domesticate.

tamer /ˈteɪmɚ/ tamers n
temmer
One who tames or subdues.

tamper /ˈtæm.pə(ɹ)/ v
manipuleren met prutsen
(intransitive) To make unauthorized or improper alterations, sometimes causing deliberate damage; to meddle (with something).

tampon [ˈtʰæmpɑn] [ˈtʰæmpɒn] tampons n
tampon
A plug of cotton or other absorbent material inserted into a body cavity or wound to absorb fluid, especially one inserted in the vagina during menstruation.

tan /tæn/ tanner tannest adj
gebruind gebruinde
Having dark skin as a result of exposure to the sun or an artificial process intended to mimic this effect.

tan /tæn/ tans n
gebruinde kleur
A light, brown-like colour.
bronzen bruinen
A darkening of the skin resulting from exposure to sunlight or similar light sources.

tan /tæn/ v
zonnebaden
bruinen
(transitive, intransitive) To change to a tan colour due to exposure to the sun.
looien tanen leerlooien
(transitive, stative) To change an animal hide into leather by soaking it in tannic acid. To work as a tanner.

tandem /ˈtæn.dəm/ [ˈtɛən.dəm] adj
samen
Together; working as one.

tandem /ˈtæn.dəm/ [ˈtɛən.dəm] tandems n
tandem
(transferred sense) A bicycle or tricycle in which two people sit one behind the other, both able to pedal but only the person in front able to steer. [from late 19th c.]
(education) A method of language learning based on mutual exchange, where ideally each learner is a native speaker in the language the other person wants to learn.
(medicine) a hollow metal tube containing radioactive material, inserted through the vagina into the uterus for treatment of gynecological cancer.

tang /teɪŋ/ /tʰæŋ/ tangs n
angel
The part of a knife, fork, file, or other small instrument, which is inserted into the handle.

tangent /ˈtæn.d͡ʒənt/ tangents n
raaklijn tangens
(music) A small metal blade in a clavichord that strikes the strings to produce sound.

tangent plane tangent planes n
raakvlak
(differential geometry) The plane passing through a given point which contains the tangent lines of all the curves on a surface passing through that same point.

tangerine /ˈtæn.d͡ʒəˌɹiːn/ tangerines n
mandarijn
A deep yellowish-orange colour, like that of a tangerine fruit.

tangible /ˈtænd͡ʒəbəl/ /ˈtænd͡ʒɪb(ə)l/ more tangible most tangible adj
tastbaar
Touchable; able to be touched or felt; perceptible by the sense of touch.
concreet
Able to be treated as fact; real or concrete.
begrijpelijk
Comprehensible by the mind; understandable.

tangle /ˈtæŋ.ɡl̩/ tangles n
wirwar
A tangled twisted mass.

tangle /ˈtæŋ.ɡl̩/ v
compliceren in de war brengen verwarren
verstrikken
(transitive) To catch and hold.

tangram /ˈtænˌɡɹæm/ tangrams n
tangram
A Chinese puzzle made of a square that is cut up into different triangular pieces which can then be reassembled to make designs.

tangy /ˈtæŋiː/ tangier tangiest adj
rins zurig zurige
having a sharp, pungent flavor

tank /tæŋk/ [ˈtɛəŋk] tanks n
tank vat
A closed container for liquids or gases.
tank
The fuel reservoir of a vehicle.
tank pantserwagen
An armoured fighting vehicle, armed with a gun designed for direct fire, and moving on caterpillar tracks.

tank wagon tank wagons n
ketelwagen
(US) A vehicle designed to transport liquids or gases in bulk; a tanker

tankard /ˈtæŋkəd/ /ˈtæŋkɚd/ tankards n
pul
A large drinking vessel, sometimes of pewter, sometimes with a glass base, with one handle and often a hinged cover.Tankard

tanning bed tanning beds n
zonnebank solarium
A device emitting ultraviolet radiation used to produce a cosmetic suntan.

tantalum /ˈtæntələm/ tantalums n
tantaal tantalium
A chemical element (symbol Ta) with atomic number 73: a rare, hard, blue-gray, lustrous transition metal that is highly corrosion-resistant.

tantamount /ˈtæntəˌmaʊnt/ more tantamount most tantamount adj
equivalent gelijkwaardig gelijkgesteld gelijkstaand
Equivalent in meaning or effect; amounting to the same thing in practical terms, even if being technically distinct.

tantric sex n
tantraseks
A slow, sustained form of sexual intercourse founded on Indian mysticism.

tantrum /ˈtæn.tɹəm/ tantrums n
driftbui woedeaanval
An often childish display or fit of bad temper.

tanzanite /ˈtænzənaɪt/ /ˈtænzəˌnaɪt/ tanzanites n
tanzaniet
A trichroic violet-blue variety of the mineral zoisite mined in Tanzania, used as a gemstone. [from 1968]

tap /tæp/ /tɐːp/ [tʰæp] taps n
kraan
A tapering cylindrical peg or pin used to close and open the hole or vent in a container.
A hollow device used to control the flow of a fluid, such as an alcoholic beverage from a cask, or a gas or liquid in a pipe.
aftakking
(Britain, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering) A connection made to an electrical or fluid conductor without breaking it; a tapping.
draadtap
(mechanics) A cylindrical tool used to cut an internal screw thread in a hole, with cutting edges around the lower end and an upper end to which a handle is fitted to turn the tool.

tap /tæp/ /tɐːp/ [tʰæp] v
afluisteren aftappen meeluisteren
(communication, chiefly, law enforcement) To connect a listening and/or recording device to (a communication cable or device) in order to listen in secretly on telephone calls or other communications; also, to secretly listen in on and/or record (a telephone call or other communication). [from 19th c.]
draadtappen
To cut an internal screw thread in (a hole); also, to cut (an internal screw thread) in a hole, or to create an internally threaded hole in (something).
tappen aftappen
To draw off (a liquid) from a container or other source; also, to draw off a liquid from (a container or other source).
tikken
(combat, _, sports) To force (an opponent) to submit, chiefly by indicating their intention to do so by striking a hand on the ground several times; to tap out.
(combat, _, sports) To submit to an opponent, chiefly by indicating an intention to do so by striking a hand on the ground several times; to tap out.

tap water n
leidingwater kraantjeswater
Water that has come from a tap.

tapas /-pəs/ /ˈtæpæs/ /ˈtæpəs/ /ˈtɑː-/ n
tapa's tapas
A variety of Spanish small savoury food items or snacks such as croquettes, cured meat, potato salad, and seafood, originally served with sherry and now often with other alcoholic beverages as well.

tape /teɪ̯p/ [tʰeɪ̯p] tapes n
band
Magnetic or optical recording media in a roll; videotape or audio tape.

tape dispenser tape dispensers n
plakbandhouder
A device used to hold and dispense adhesive tape, typically with a cutting edge to facilitate tearing.

tape measure tape measures n
meetlint centimeter
A graduated flexible ribbon used for measuring lengths.

tape recorder tape recorders n
bandopnemer bandrecorder
(sound engineering) An electromechanical device use to record and play back sound, etc.

taper /ˈteɪpə/ /ˈteɪpɚ/ tapers n
kaars kaarsje
A slender wax candle.
kegelvorm versmalling
A cone-shaped item for stretching the hole for an ear gauge (piercing).

taper /ˈteɪpə/ /ˈteɪpɚ/ v
toespitsen versmallen
(transitive) To make thinner or narrower at one end.
versmallen
(intransitive) To diminish gradually.

tapered /ˈteɪ.pə(ɹ)d/ /ˈteɪ.pɚd/ more tapered most tapered adj
taps
Narrowing gradually towards a point.

tapestry /ˈtæpəstɹi/ tapestries n
wandtapijt gobelin
A heavy woven cloth, often with decorative pictorial designs, normally hung on walls.

tapeworm /ˈteɪpˌwɝm/ tapeworms n
brede vislintworm
(countable) A broad fish tapeworm, Diphyllobothrium latum.
lintworm
(countable) Any parasitical worm of the class or infraclass Cestoda, which infest the intestines of animals, including humans, often infecting different host species during their life cycle.

tapir /ˈteɪpiːə(ɹ)/ /ˈteɪpə(ɹ)/ /ˈteɪpɪə(ɹ)/ tapirs n
tapir boskoe
Any one of the species of large odd-toed ungulates of the taxonomic family Tapiridae with a long prehensile upper lip, of which all four surviving species are in genus Tapirus.

tar /tɑɹ/ /tɑː/ [tʰɑɹ] [tʰɑɻ] tars n
teer
(usually, uncountable) A black, oily, sticky, viscous substance, consisting mainly of hydrocarbons derived from organic materials such as wood, peat, or coal.
(uncountable) A solid residual byproduct of tobacco smoke.
koolteer teer
Coal tar.

tarantism /ˈtæɹəntɪzm/ /ˈtæɹənˌtɪzm/ tarantisms n
danswoede tarantisme
An extreme urge to dance, popularly thought to have been caused by the bite of a tarantula (Lycosa tarantula) and prevalent in southern Italy in the 15th through 17th centuries.

tarantula /tə.ˈɹæn.t͡ʃə.lə/ /tə.ˈɹæn.t͡ʃʊ.lə/ tarantulae tarantulas n
vogelspin
Any of the large, hairy New World spiders comprising the family Theraphosidae.
(by extension) A member of certain other groups of spiders, generally characterized by large size, hairiness, or membership of infraorder Mygalomorphae to which Theraphosidae family also belongs.
tarantula
(dated) A species of wolf spider, Lycosa tarantula, native to southern Europe, the mildly poisonous bite of which was once thought to cause an extreme urge to dance (tarantism). [from mid 16th c.]

tardy /ˈtɑɹdi/ /ˈtɑːdi/ tardier tardiest adj
dom, lanzaam reagerend
Ineffectual; slow-witted, slow to act, or dull.
te laat
(obsolete) Unwary; unready (especially in the phrase take (someone) tardy).

tare /teə/ /teː/ /tɛ(ə)ɹ/ /tɛə/ tares n
tarra
The empty weight of a container; unladen weight.

tare /teə/ /teː/ /tɛ(ə)ɹ/ /tɛə/ v
tarreren
(chiefly, business, and, legal) To take into account the weight of the container, wrapping etc. in weighting merchandise.
(sciences) To set a zero value on an instrument (usually a balance) that discounts the starting point.

target /ˈtaːɡɪt/ /ˈtɑɹɡɪt/ /ˈtɑːɡɪt/ [ˈtʰɑɹɡɪt̚] targets n
schietschijf doel
A butt or mark to shoot at, as for practice, or to test the accuracy of a firearm, or the force of a projectile.
doel
A goal or objective.

target audience target audiences n
doelgroep
(media, marketing) The primary group of people that a publication, advertisement or other type of media is designed to appeal to.

target group target groups n
doelgroep
(marketing) The primary group of people that something, usually an advertising campaign, is designed to appeal to.

target language target languages n
doeltaal
(translation studies) The language into which a translation is done.

tariff /ˈtæɹəf/ /ˈtæɹɪf/ /ˈtɛɹɪf/ tariffs n
tarief douanerecht
A system of government-imposed duties levied on imported or exported goods; a list of such duties, or the duties themselves.
tarief
A schedule of rates, fees or prices.

tariff barrier tariff barriers n
tolmuur
a barrier to trade between countries in the form of high taxes or duties which may be imposed by a government.

tarmac /ˈtɑː(ɹ)mæk/ tarmacs n
asfalt bitumen
(loosely, UK, Ireland, Canada) Any bituminous road surfacing material.

tarn /tɑɹn/ /tɑːn/ [tɝn] tarns n
bergmeertje
(US, chiefly, Montana) One of many small mountain lakes or ponds.

tarpaulin /tɑɹˈpɔ.lɪn/ /tɑˈpɔː.lɪn/ /ˈtɑːɹpəlɪn/ tarpaulins n
dekzeil zeildoek bâche
(countable) A tarp, a heavy, waterproof sheet of material, often cloth, used as a cover or blanket.
zeildoek bâche
(uncountable, obsolete) Any heavy, waterproof material used as a cover.

tarragon /ˈtæɹəɡɑn/ /ˈtæɹəɡən/ /ˈtɛɹəɡɑn/ /ˈtɛɹəɡən/ tarragons n
dragon
A perennial herb, the wormwood species Artemisia dracunculus, from Europe and parts of Asia.

tarry /ˈteɹ.i/ /ˈtæɹ.i/ /ˈtæɹ.iː/ /ˈtɜɹ.i/ v
talmen treuzelen
(intransitive) To delay; to be late or tardy in beginning or doing anything.
afwachten
(intransitive) To linger in expectation of something or until something is done or happens.
afwachten blijven verblijven wachten
(transitive) To wait for; to stay or stop for; to allow to linger.

tarsier /ˈtaɹʃi.əɹ/ /ˈtɑ(ɹ)si.ə(ɹ)/ tarsiers n
spookdiertje
An insectivorous primate of the family Tarsiidae, having very large eyes and long feet, native mainly to several islands of Southeast Asia.

tart /tɑɹt/ /tɑːt/ tarter tartest adj
wrang zuur
Sharp to the taste; acid; sour.

tart /tɑɹt/ /tɑːt/ tarts n
taart
A type of small open pie, or piece of pastry, now typically containing jelly (US) / jam (UK) or conserve, or sometimes other fillings (chocolate, custard, egg, butter, historically even meat or other savory fillings).

tartaric acid tartaric acids n
wijnsteenzuur
(carbohydrate) The aldaric acid, 2,3 dihydroxy-succinic acid, that occurs naturally in many plants, in wine and in tamarind; it is used as the salts cream of tartar and Rochelle salt.

tarte Tatin /ˌtɑɹt tæˈtæ̃/ /ˌtɑːt taˈtã/ tartes Tatin n
tarte tatin
A type of upside-down cake in which the fruit, usually apples, is caramelized in butter and sugar.

taser /ˈteɪ.zə(ɹ)/ /ˈteɪ.zɚ/ tasers n
stroomstootwapen
(by extension) Any electroshock stun gun.

task /tæsk/ /tɑːsk/ tasks n
opgave taak
A piece of work done as part of one’s duties.
opgave
A difficult or tedious undertaking.
doel
An objective.
taak
(computing) A process or execution of a program.

task /tæsk/ /tɑːsk/ v
opdragen taak toekennen
(transitive) To assign a task to, or impose a task on.

taskbar taskbars n
taakbalk
(GUI) A bar on a computer desktop used to launch and monitor applications.

tassel /ˈtæsəl/ tassels n
franje kwast
A ball-shaped bunch of plaited or otherwise entangled threads from which at one end protrudes a cord on which the ball is hung, and which may have loose, dangling threads at the other end (often used as decoration along the bottom of garments, curtains or other hangings).

taste /teɪst/ tastes n
smaak
One of the sensations produced by the tongue in response to certain chemicals; the quality of giving this sensation.
(countable, and, uncountable) A person's implicit set of preferences, especially esthetic, though also culinary, sartorial, etc.

taste /teɪst/ v
proeven
(transitive) To sample the flavor of something orally.
smaken
(intransitive, copulative) To have a taste; to excite a particular sensation by which flavor is distinguished.
gevoelen ondergaan
(transitive, figurative) To experience.

taste of one's own medicine n
koekje van eigen deeg
(idiomatic, usually preceded by a) Harsh treatment inflicted on one who previously inflicted similar or equivalent treatment on others.

tastebud tastebuds n
smaakpapil
(anatomy) Any of the small organs on the tongue used for tasting.

tasteful /ˈteɪstfəl/ more tasteful most tasteful adj
smaakvol
Having or exhibiting good taste; aesthetically pleasing or conforming to expectations or ideals of what is appropriate.

tasteless /ˈteɪstləs/ more tasteless most tasteless adj
smakeloos
Having no flavour; bland; insipid.
Lacking delicacy, refinement, and good taste; unbecoming; crass.

tasty /ˈteɪsti/ tastier tastiest adj
appetijtelijk appetijtelijke smakelijke
smakelijk
(obsolete) Having or showing good taste; tasteful.

tattle /ˈtæt(ə)l/ /ˈtætl̩/ [-æɾl̩] v
klikken roddelen
(intransitive, Canada, US, pejorative) Often said of children: to report incriminating information about another person, or a person's wrongdoing; to tell on somebody. [from late 15th c.]
babbelen kletsen
(intransitive, obsolete) To speak like a baby or young child; to babble, to prattle; to speak haltingly; to stutter.

tattletale adj
onthullend
telltale; giveaway

tattletale tattletales n
klikspaan
One who tattles (reports others' wrongdoings), often a child seeking attention.
roddelaar roddelaarster
One who gossips, often for the sake of attention.

tattoo /tæˈtuː/ /təˈtuː/ tattoos n
tatoeage
An image made in the skin with ink and a needle.
taptoe
(nautical) A signal played five minutes before taps (lights out).
(military) A signal by drum or bugle ordering soldiers to return to their quarters.
(military) A military display or pageant.

tattoo /tæˈtuː/ /təˈtuː/ v
tatoeëren
To apply a tattoo to (someone or something).

tau /taʊ/ /tɔ/ /tɔː/ taus n
tau
The letter Τ//τ in the Greek alphabet; being the nineteenth letter of the Classical and Modern Greek, and the twenty-first letter of the Old and Ancient Greek alphabets.

tau neutrino tau neutrinos n
tauonneutrino
A leptonic elementary particle having a mass 60 times that of the electron and no charge

taunt /tɑnt/ /tɔnt/ /tɔːnt/ taunts n
schimpscheut
A scornful or mocking remark; a jeer or mockery

taunt /tɑnt/ /tɔnt/ /tɔːnt/ v
hekelen
to make fun of (someone); to goad (a person) into responding, often in an aggressive manner.

tauon tauons n
taudeeltje tauon
An unstable elementary particle which is a type of lepton, having a mass almost twice that of a proton, a negative charge, and a spin of ½; it decays into hadrons (usually pions) or other leptons, and neutrinos.

taupe /toʊp/ /təʊp/ taupes n
taupe
A dark brownish-grey colour, the colour of moleskin.

taut /tɑt/ /tɔt/ /tɔːt/ tauter tautest adj
gecrispeerd gespannen
(also, figuratively) Under tension, like a stretched bowstring, rope, or sail; tight.
beknopt kernachtig
(of music, writing, etc.) Containing only relevant parts; brief and controlled.
angstig gespannen
(figuratively) Experiencing anxiety or stress.

tautology /tɔˈtɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /tɔˈtɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ tautologies n
tautologie
(uncountable) Redundant use of words, a pleonasm, an unnecessary and tedious repetition.
(countable) An expression that features tautology.
(countable, logic, propositional logic) A statement that is true for all truth values of its propositional variables.
(countable, logic, first-order logic) A statement that is true for all truth values of its Boolean atoms.

tavern /ˈtævən/ /ˈtævəɹn/ taverns n
taverne
A restaurant or bar.

tawdry /ˈtɔːdɹi/ tawdrier tawdriest adj
kitscherig opzichtig smakeloos
(of clothing, appearance, etc.) Cheap and gaudy; showy.

tawny /ˈtɑ-/ /ˈtɔni/ /ˈtɔːni/ tawnier tawniest adj
tanig
Of a light brown to brownish orange colour.

tawny owl /ˈtɔːni aʊl/ tawny owls n
bosuil
Any of species Strix aluco of strigid owls, of Europe, western Asia, and the Middle East.

tawny pipit tawny pipits n
duinpieper
Anthus campestris, a medium-to-large passerine bird that breeds in much of temperate Europe and Asia, and northwest Africa.

tax /tæks/ taxes n
belasting taks
Money paid to the government other than for transaction-specific goods and services.

tax /tæks/ v
belasting heffen
(transitive) To impose and collect a tax from (a person or company).

tax authority tax authorities n
belastingdienst
A government organization responsible for collecting taxes.

tax avoidance n
belastingontwijking
The legal exploitation of tax rules to minimize tax payments.

tax collector tax collectors n
belastinginner tollenaar
One who has the responsibility for collecting taxes.

tax evasion n
belastingfraude belastingontduiking
(taxation, criminology) The illegal avoidance of paying tax, especially by making a false declaration of income etc.

tax haven tax havens n
belastingparadijs
(law, business, taxation) A jurisdiction that levies low tax rates on certain economic activities, especially to attract wealthy individuals and foreign businesses.

tax rate tax rates n
belastingtarief
A rate, usually a percentage rate, at which something is taxed.

tax return tax returns n
belastingaangifte
(finance) A declaration of income etc. for tax purposes: a report of income, deductions, contributions, and related financial information filed by a taxpayer with a national or local tax authority, used by the authority to determine the amount of taxation, usually consisting of forms completed by the taxpayer.

tax shift tax shifts n
taxshift

taxi /ˈtæk.si/ taxies taxis n
taxi
A vehicle that may be hired for single journeys by members of the public, driven by a taxi driver.

taxi /ˈtæk.si/ v
taxiën
To move an aircraft on the ground under its own power.

taxi driver taxi drivers n
taxichauffeur
A person who drives a taxicab.

taxi stand taxi stands n
taxistandplaats
A designated place in a street, railway station, airport etc where taxicabs line up to wait for passengers.

taxidermy /ˈtæksɪdɚmi/ taxidermies n
taxidermie opzetten van dieren
The art of stuffing and mounting the skins of dead animals for exhibition in a lifelike state.

taximeter /tækˈsɪmɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈtaksiˌmiːtə/ /ˈtaksɪˌmiːtə/ /ˈtæksiˌmitɚ/ taximeters n
taximeter
A device installed in a taxicab that calculates the fare based upon distance travelled and waiting time.

taxiway taxiways n
taxibaan
(aviation) A road or path within an airport designated for the taxiing of aircraft connecting the runways with ramps, hangars, terminals and other facilities.

taxon /ˈtæk.sɑn/ /ˈtæk.sɒn/ taxa taxons n
taxon
(taxonomy) A group of one or more populations of an organism or organisms seen by taxonomists to form a unit.

taxonomy /tækˈsɑn.ə.mi/ /tækˈsɒn.ə.mi/ taxonomies n
taxonomie
(taxonomy, uncountable) The science of finding, describing, classifying and naming organisms.

taxpayer taxpayers n
belastingbetaler
A person who is subject to, liable for, or pays tax as opposed to a nontaxpayer who is neither the subject nor the object of revenue laws.

tea /ti/ /tiː/ [tʰi] [tʰiː] teas n
thee
(uncountable) The dried leaves or buds of the tea plant; (countable) a variety of such leaves.
(uncountable) Any similar drink made by infusing parts of various other plants.
(countable, Commonwealth, northern, _, US) A cup or (East Asia, Southern, _, US) glass of any of these drinks, often with milk, sugar, lemon, and/or tapioca pearls.

tea break tea breaks n
theepauze
(British, Australia) A short break or rest period during the day when a cup of tea or coffee is drunk.

tea caddy tea caddies n
theebus
A box, jar, pot, or tin used to store tea leaves.

tea ceremony tea ceremonies n
theeceremonie tja-no-joe
A detailed ritual in Japan for preparing, serving and drinking green tea, seen as an expression of Zen Buddhism; also any similar ritual performed in other Asian cultures.

tea cosy tea cosies tea cozies n
theemuts
(British) An insulating cloth covering, shaped to fit over a teapot to maintain warmth.

tea jenny tea jennies n
theeleut
(Scottish) a person who drinks a lot of tea; a tea addict; someone fussy about tea.

tea leaf tea leaves n
theeblad
(usually, used in the plural) A dried fragment of a leaf of the tea plant used in making the drink tea.

tea plant tea plants n
theestruik
The bush Camellia sinensis, the leaves of which are picked, dried and used to make the beverage tea.

tea rose tea roses n
theeroos

tea strainer tea strainers n
theezeef
A strainer used to filter loose tea leaves from brewed tea.

teabag /ˈtiːbæɡ/ teabags n
theezakje theebuiltje
A cloth or paper sachet containing tea leaves or herbal tea, designed to act as an infuser when submerged in hot water.

teach /tiːt͡ʃ/ v
leren aanleren onderwijzen lesgeven
(ditransitive) To pass on knowledge to.
(intransitive, stative) To pass on knowledge generally, especially as one's profession; to act as a teacher.

teacher /ˈtit͡ʃɚ/ /ˈtiːt͡ʃə/ teachers n
leraar onderwijzer lerares onderwijzeres docent docente
A person who teaches, especially one employed in a school.

teacher's desk n
lessenaar
(This entry is a translation hub.) A desk at the front of a school classroom used by a teacher. In grade schools these often resemble tables or desks with cabinets; at the university level lecterns are often encountered.

teaching /ˈtiːt͡ʃɪŋ/ teachings n
leer onderwijzing
Something taught by a religious or philosophical authority.

teacup /tiː.kʌp/ teacups n
theekopje
A small cup, usually with a handle, commonly used for drinking tea; normally sits in a saucer as part of a tea set.

teahouse teahouses n
theehuis tearoom theesalon
A cafe or restaurant that serves tea, usually with light food.

teak /tiːk/ teaks n
teakboom
(countable) A tree of the species in the genus Tectona

teakettle teakettles n
waterkoker
(dated, _, outside, _, US) A vessel used to boil water for tea or other hot beverages.

teal /tiːl/ [tiːɫ] more teal most teal adj
appelblauwzeegroen appelblauwzeegroene
Having a bluish-green colour

teal /tiːl/ [tiːɫ] teals n
taling
(countable) Any of various small freshwater ducks of the genus Anas that are brightly coloured and have short necks.
appelblauwzeegroen
(countable, uncountable, color) A dark, somewhat bluish-green colour; a dark cyan.

tealight tealights n
theelicht waxinelicht
A small, typically circular candle encased in a thin metal cup, so that it liquefies completely when lit and burns as a wick immersed in molten wax.

team /tiːm/ teams n
span
A set of draught animals, such as two horses in front of a carriage.
team ploeg
A group of people who favor one side of a binary debate that is divided and lacks a well-established clear consensus.

team spirit n
ploeggeest teamgeest
Camaraderie; willingness to co-operate with others.

teammate /ˈtiːmˌmeɪt/ teammates n
ploeggenoot teammaat
One who is on the same team.

teamster /ˈtim.stɚ/ teamsters n
trucker
(US) A person who drives a cargo truck (see Teamster).

teamwork n
groepswerk teamwork
The cooperative effort of a team of people to achieve a common goal.

teapot teapots n
theepot
A vessel for brewing and serving tea.

tear /teə/ /tɛə/ /tɛɚ/ tears n
scheur
A hole or break caused by tearing.

tear /teə/ /tɪə/ /tɪɚ/ tears n
traan
A drop of clear, salty liquid produced from the eyes by crying or irritation.

tear /teə/ /tɛə/ /tɛɚ/ v
scheuren
(transitive) To rend (a solid material) by holding or restraining in two places and pulling apart, whether intentionally or not; to destroy or separate.
(transitive) To injure as if by pulling apart.
(intransitive) To move or act with great speed, energy, or violence.
verscheuren
(transitive) To destroy or reduce abstract unity or coherence, such as social, political or emotional.
uitscheuren
(transitive, often, with off, or, out) To remove by tearing, or with sudden great force.
slopen
(transitive, of structures, with down) To demolish.

tear gas /ˈtɪəɡæs/ tear gases n
traangas
Any lachrymatory, non-lethal chemical compound that causes the eyes to sting and water and/or irritates the respiratory system, mostly used for controlling crowds during riots or as self-defense.

tear off /teɪɹ ɑf/ /teɪɹ ɒf/ v
wegscheuren
(intransitive) To leave or depart rapidly.

teardrop /ˈtɪədɹɒp/ teardrops n
traan
a single tear (clear, salty liquid secreted by the eye).

tearful /ˈtɪə(ɹ)fəl/ /ˈtɪə(ɹ)fʊl/ /ˈtɪɹfəl/ /ˈtɪɹfʊl/ more tearful most tearful adj
betraand vochtig
Accompanied by tears; crying, or about to cry.

tearjerker tearjerkers n
tranentrekker
(informal) An emotionally charged film, novel, song, opera, television episode, etc., usually with one or more sad passages or ending, so termed because it suggests one is likely to cry during its performance.

tease /tiːz/ v
plagen
(transitive) To poke fun at, either cruelly or affectionately.
zinspelen
(transitive, informal) To show as forthcoming, in the manner of a teaser.

teasel teasels n
kaardenbol
Any of several plants of the genus Dipsacus.

teaspoon /ˈtiˌspun/ /ˈtiːˌspuːn/ teaspoons n
theelepel koffielepel theelepeltje
A small spoon used to stir the contents of a cup or glass.
theelepel
A unit of measure, equivalent to one-third of a tablespoon or roughly five milliliters.

teat /tiːt/ teats n
tepel speen
(anatomy) The projection of a mammary gland from which, on female mammals, milk is secreted.
speen
An artificial nipple used for bottle-feeding infants.

technetium /-ʃəm/ /tɛkˈni.ʃi.əm/ n
technetium
A metallic chemical element (symbol Tc) with an atomic number of 43.

technical /ˈtɛk.nɪk.əl/ /ˈtɛt.nɪk.əl/ more technical most technical adj
technisch
(securities and other markets) Relating to the internal mechanics of a market rather than more basic factors.

technical term technical terms n
vakterm
A word that has a specific meaning within a specific field of expertise.

technically /ˈtɛk.nəˌkli/ /ˈtɛk.nɪˌkli/ /ˈtɛk.nɪˌkəl.i/ more technically most technically adv
strikt genomen technisch gesproken
Based on precise facts, which, however, may be contrary to common misbelief or to a traditional name.
technisch
Having or using the skills or talent required for a certain job or profession.
According to the current state of technology.

technician /tɛkˈnɪʃən/ technicians n
technicus technieker
A person who studies or practises technology; an expert in a particular technology.

technique /tɛkˈniːk/ techniques n
techniek
(uncountable) The practical aspects of a given art, occupation etc.; formal requirements. [from 19th c.]

techno /ˈtɛknoʊ/ n
techno
(music genre) A repetitive style of music originally produced for use in a continuous DJ set. The central rhythmic component is most often in common time (4/4), where time is marked with a bass drum on each quarter note pulse, a backbeat played by snare or clap on the second and fourth pulses of the bar, and an open hi-hat sounding every second eighth note.

techno- /tɛknoʊ/ prefix
techno-
Relating to technology.

technocracy /tɛkˈnɒkɹəsi/ technocracies n
technocratie
A system of governance where people who are skilled or proficient govern in their respective areas of expertise.

technocratic /tɛk.nəˈkɹæt.ɪk/ more technocratic most technocratic adj
technocratisch
Of, or relating to a technocrat or technocracy.

technological /ˌtɛk.nəˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪ.kəl/ /ˌtɛk.nəˈlɒd͡ʒ.ɪ.kəl/ [ˌtɛk.nəˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪ.kl̩] [ˌtɛk.nəˈlɒd͡ʒ.ɪ.kl̩] more technological most technological adj
technologisch
Of, relating to, or involving technology, especially modern scientific technology.

technology /tɛkˈnɑləd͡ʒi/ /tɛkˈnɒləd͡ʒi/ technologies n
technologie techniek
(uncountable, academic) The study of or a collection of techniques.

tectonic adj
tektonisch
(geology) Of, relating to, or caused by large-scale movements of the Earth's (or a similar planet's) lithosphere.

tectonic plate tectonic plates n
tektonische plaat
(geology) Any of several large pieces of the Earth's lithosphere which participate in plate tectonics.

tectosilicate tectosilicates n
tectosilicaat
(mineral) Any of various silicate minerals, mostly aluminosilicates, with a three-dimensional framework of silicate tetrahedra with SiO2 or a 1:2 ratio, making up the greater part of Earth's crust.

teddy bear teddy bears n
teddybeer knuffelbeer
A plush toy in the shape of a bear.

tedious /ˈti.di.əs/ /ˈti.d͡ʒəs/ /ˈtiː.dɪəs/ more tedious most tedious adj
saai langdradig monotoon
Boring, monotonous, time-consuming, wearisome.

tedium /ˈtiː.di.əm/ tedia tediums n
verveling
Boredom or tediousness; ennui.

teem /tiːm/ v
wemelen
To be stocked to overflowing.
(obsolete) To bring forth young, as an animal; to produce fruit, as a plant; to bear; to be pregnant; to conceive; to multiply.

teenager /ˈtiːnˌeɪ.d͡ʒə(ɹ)/ teenagers n
puber tiener adolescent
A person between 13 and 19 years old.

teenybopper /ˈtiniˌbɑpɚ/ /ˈtiːniˌbɒpə/ teenyboppers n
teenybopper
A child, especially a girl in her preteens and early teens, who follows popular clothing fashions, music trends, etc.

teeter /ˈtitəɹ/ /ˈtiːtə/ [ˈtʰiɾɚ] v
waggelen wankelen
(intransitive) To tilt back and forth on an edge.

teeter-totter teeter-totters n
wipwap
(North America, often, childish) A seesaw; a piece of playground equipment consisting of a long board with seats at either end, with a pivot point in the center.

teething troubles /ˈtiðɪŋ ˈtɹʌb(ə)lz/ /ˈtiːðɪŋ ˈtɹʌb(ə)lz/ /ˈtɹə-/ n
kinderziekte
(idiomatic) Problems that are to be expected with any new and untried product, system, or venture.

teetotaler /ˈtitoʊtəlɚ/ /ˈtiːtəʊtələ/ teetotalers n
geheelonthouder geheelonthoudster
(American spelling) A person who completely abstains from alcoholic beverages.

telecommuting n
telewerk
The practice of using telecommunications technology to do one's work at a location remote from one's office, such as one's home, an Internet café, etc.

telegram /ˈtɛləˌɡɹæm/ telegrams n
telegram
A message transmitted by telegraph.

telegraph /ˈtɛl.ə.ɡɹæf/ /ˈtɛl.ɪ.ɡɹæf/ telegraphs n
telegraaf
(chiefly, _, historical) The electrical device gradually developed in the early 19th century to transmit messages (telegrams) using Morse code; the entire system used to transmit its messages including overhead lines and transoceanic cables.

telehandler telehandlers n
verreiker
A vehicle with a telescopically extensible boom, which can be fitted with various lifting or manipulative devices such as pallet forks or grab.

telemetacarpal deer telemetacarpal deer n
schijnhert
Any deer of the subfamily Capreolinae.

telemetry /təˈlɛ.məˌtri/ telemetries n
telemetrie
(applied sciences) The science, and associated technology, of the automatic recording and transmission of data from a remote source to a receiving station for analysis.

teleological /tɛliːəˈlɒdʒɪk(ə)l/ more teleological most teleological adj
teleologisch
Of or pertaining to teleology; showing evidence of design or purpose.

teleology /ˌtiː.liˈɒ.lə.dʒi/ teleologies n
teleologie doelmatigheidsleer
(philosophy) The study of the purpose or design of natural occurrences.
teleologie
The use of a purpose or design rather than the laws of nature to explain an occurrence.

telepathy /təˈlɛpəθi/ /tɛˈlɛpəθi/ /ˈtɛləpæθi/ telepathies n
telepathie
(parapsychology) The capability to communicate directly by psychic means; the sympathetic affection of one mind by the thoughts, feelings, or emotions of another at a distance, without communication through the ordinary channels of sensation.

telephone /ˈ tɛl.əˌfoʊn/ /ˈ tɛl.əˌfəʊn/ /ˈ tɛl.ɪˌfəʊn/ telephones n
telefoon beltoestel
(countable) A telecommunication device (originally mechanical, and now electronic) used for two-way talking with another person (now often shortened to phone).

telephone /ˈ tɛl.əˌfoʊn/ /ˈ tɛl.əˌfəʊn/ /ˈ tɛl.ɪˌfəʊn/ v
telefoneren bellen opbellen
(ambitransitive) To (attempt to) contact someone using a telephone.

telephone booth telephone booths n
telefooncel
A small enclosure housing a public telephone.

telephone call telephone calls n
telefoontje telefoongesprek oproep
The conversation held by the two parties on this connection.

telephone directory telephone directories n
telefoonboek telefoongids
A listing of telephone subscribers in a specific geographical area, together with their telephone numbers and, sometimes, a street address.

telephone exchange telephone exchanges n
telefooncentrale
any equipment that establishes connections between telephones
the rooms housing such equipment

telephone number telephone numbers n
telefoonnummer
The sequence of digits used to identify a particular destination telephone in a network.

telephony /təˈlɛf.ə.ni/ telephonies n
telefonie
The act of sound transmission via the electromagnetic spectrum.

teleport /ˈtɛləpɔː(ɹ)t/ v
teleporteren
(intransitive) To travel, often instantaneously, from one point to another without physically crossing the distance between the two points.

teleportation teleportations n
teleportatie
Any of many (mostly hypothetical or fictional) processes of moving matter from one spatial point to another without physically crossing the space in between and which are often depicted or described as happening instantaneously, and through dematerialization or gateways.

telescope /ˈtɛl.əˌskoʊp/ /ˈtɛl.ɪ.skəʊp/ telescopes n
telescoop kijker
A monocular optical instrument that magnifies distant objects, especially in astronomy.

teletype /ˈtɛlɪˌtaɪp/ teletypes n
teleprinter
(historical) A telegraph that automatically prints transmitted messages in letters rather than Morse code or other symbols, typically resembling a typewriter in appearance.

television /ˈtɛləˌvɪʒən/ /ˈtɛlɪˌvɪʒən/ /ˌtɛləˈvɪʒən/ /ˌtɛlɪˈvɪʒən/ televisions n
televisie
(countable) An electronic home entertainment device equipped with a screen and a speaker for receiving television signals and displaying them in audio-visual form.
televisie beeldomroep kijkbuis
(uncountable) Collectively, the programs broadcast via the medium of television.

television program television programs n
televisieprogramma
The content of an individual television broadcast.

television show television shows n
televisieprogramma
A live or recorded broadcast or program, or series of broadcasts or programs, meant to be viewed on television.

televoting n
telestemmen telestemming televoting
A process that allows viewers to participate in a telecast through phone calls or SMS, to choose between candidates or performers to qualify or be eliminated.

telex /tɛl.ɛks/ telexes n
telex
A network of teletypes.

telicity /tiːˈlɪsɪti/ telicities n
teliciteit
(linguistics) The property of a verb or verb phrase that presents an action or event as being complete in some sense.

tell /tɛl/ [tʰɛl] [tʰɛɫ] v
zeggen vertellen instrueren
(transitive) To order; to direct, to say to someone.
zeggen vertellen
(transitive, or, intransitive) To discern, notice, identify or distinguish.

tell it to the marines phraseologicalUnit
maak dat de kat wijs
(idiomatic, colloquial) I do not believe what you said.

tell off v
berispen
(transitive) To rebuke, to reprimand, or to admonish, often in a harsh, angry, direct way.

tell on v
klikken
(usually childish) To inform on, to rat out; to tell a person in authority that someone else has done something wrong.

tell tales out of school v
uit de school klappen
(idiomatic) To reveal confidential or sensitive information; to gossip.

teller /ˈtɛlə/ /ˈtɛləɹ/ tellers n
bankbediende
(banking, chiefly, US) A bank clerk who receives and pays out money.

telltale /ˈtɛlteɪl/ more telltale most telltale adj
onthullend
Revealing something, especially something not intended to be known.

telltale /ˈtɛlteɪl/ telltales n
klikspaan
One who divulges private information with intent to hurt others.
A bird, the tattler.
aanwijzing
(figuratively) Something that serves to reveal something else.
controleapparaat
(engineering) A machine or contrivance for indicating or recording something, particularly for keeping a check upon employees (factory hands, watchmen, drivers, etc.) by revealing to their employers what they have done or omitted.

tellurian /-ˈljɔː-/ /tə-/ /tɛˈl(j)ʊ.ɹi.ən/ /tɛˈljʊə.ɹɪ.ən/ /tɪ-/ [tʰəˈlɝː.iː.ɨ̃n] adj
tellurisch
(formal, or, literary) Of or relating to the earth; (specifically, chiefly, science fiction) inhabiting planet Earth as opposed to other planets. [from mid 19th c.]

telluric more telluric most telluric adj
aards
Pertaining to the Earth, earthly

tellurium /tɪˈljʊəɹiəm/ telluriums n
telluur tellurium
(uncountable) The chemical element with atomic number 52. Symbol: Te. A rare, brittle, mildly toxic, silver-white metalloid.

telly /ˈtɛli/ tellies tellys n
tv
(colloquial) Television.
(colloquial) A television set.

temerity /təˈmɛɹ.ə.ti/ /təˈmɛɹ.ɪ.ti/ /tɪˈmɛɹ.ɪ.ti/ temerities n
onbezonnenheid roekeloosheid
(uncountable) Reckless boldness; foolish bravery.

tempeh /ˈtɛmpeɪ/ tempehs n
sojakoek tempé
An Indonesian food made from partially-cooked soybeans fermented by a fungus (either Rhizopus oligosporus or Rhizopus oryzae).

temper /ˈtɛmpə/ /ˈtɛmpɚ/ tempers n
gemoed karakter
State of mind; mood.
The state of any compound substance which results from the mixture of various ingredients; due mixture of different qualities.
uitharden
The heat treatment to which a metal or other material has been subjected; a material that has undergone a particular heat treatment.

temper /ˈtɛmpə/ /ˈtɛmpɚ/ v
matigen
(archaic) To mingle in due proportion; to prepare by combining; to modify, as by adding some new element; to qualify, as by an ingredient; hence, to soften; to mollify; to assuage.

temperament /ˈtɛm.pə.mənt/ /ˈtɛm.pə.ɹə.mənt/ /ˈtɛm.pɚ.mənt/ /ˈtɛm.pɚ.ə.mənt/ /ˈtɛm.pɹə.mənt/ temperaments n
temperament
A person's usual manner of thinking, behaving or reacting.
A tendency to become irritable or angry.
(music) The altering of certain intervals from their correct values in order to improve the moving from key to key.

temperance /ˈtɛmpəɹəns/ temperances n
matiging
Habitual moderation in regard to the indulgence of the natural appetites and passions; restrained or moderate indulgence.
gematigheid
(obsolete) State with regard to heat or cold; temperature.

temperature /ˈtɛm.pə.t͡ʃə/ /ˈtɛm.pə.ɹə.t͡ʃə/ /ˈtɛm.pəɹ.əˌt͡ʃɚ/ /ˈtɛm.pəɹˌt͡ʃɚ/ /ˈtɛm.pɹə.t͡ʃə/ /ˈtɛm.pɹəˌt͡ʃɚ/ [ˈtʰɛm.pʰəɹˌt͡ʃɚ] [ˈtʰɛm.pʰɹəˌt͡ʃɚ] temperatures n
temperatuur
A measure of cold or heat, often measurable with a thermometer.
(thermodynamics) A property of macroscopic amounts of matter that serves to gauge the average intensity of the random actual motions of the individually mobile particulate constituents.
verhoging
An elevated body temperature, as present in fever and many illnesses.

tempest /ˈtɛmpəst/ tempests n
storm
A storm, especially one with severe winds.

tempest in a teapot tempests in teapots n
storm in een glas water
(idiomatic) A major fuss over a trivial matter.

template /ˈtɛm.pleɪt/ /ˈtɛm.plət/ /ˈtɛm.plɪt/ templates n
sjabloon malplaatje
A physical object whose shape is used as a guide to make other objects.
template
(object-oriented) A partially defined class or function, that can be instantiated in a variety of ways depending on the instantiation arguments.

temple /ˈtɛmp(ə)l/ temples n
tempel bedehuis
A house of worship, especially:
slaap
(anatomy) The slightly flatter region, on either side of the human head, behind the eye and forehead, above the zygomatic arch, and forward of the ear.
poot
(ophthalmology) Either of the sidepieces on a set of spectacles, extending backwards from the hinge toward the ears and, usually, turning down around them.

tempo /ˈtɛm.pəʊ/ tempi tempos n
tempo

temporal lobe temporal lobes n
temporale kwab
(neuroanatomy, anatomy) One of the four major divisions of the cerebrum of the brain, located behind the temples.

temporarily /ˈtɛmp(ə)r(ər)ɪli/ /ˌtɛmp(ə)ˈrɛrɪli/ /ˌtɛmpəˈɹɛɹəli/ adv
tijdelijk

temporary /ˈtɛmpəɹi/ /ˈtɛmpəɹəɹi/ /ˈtɛmpəˌɹɛɹi/ more temporary most temporary adj
tijdelijk
Existing only for a short time or short times; transient, ephemeral.

tempt /tɛmpt/ /tɛmt/ v
verleiden uitlokken
(transitive) To provoke someone to do wrong, especially by promising a reward; to entice.
lokken verlokken
(transitive) To attract; to allure.

tempt fate v
het lot tarten
(idiomatic) To take an extreme risk.

temptation /tɛmpˈteɪʃən/ temptations n
beproeving verleiding verzoeking
verlokking
The act of tempting.
The condition of being tempted.

tempting /ˈtɛmp.tɪŋ/ more tempting most tempting adj
verlokkelijk
verleidelijk
Attractive, appealing, enticing.

ten /tɛn/ /tɪn/ [tʰɛn] tens n
tien tientje

ten /tɛn/ /tɪn/ [tʰɛn] numeral
tien
The number occurring after nine and before eleven, represented in Arabic numerals (base ten) as 10 and in Roman numerals as X.

tenable /ˈten.ə.bəl/ /ˈtɛn.ə.bəl/ [ˈten.ə.bl̩] [ˈtɛn.ə.bl̩] more tenable most tenable adj
houdbaar
(of a theory, argument, etc.) capable of being maintained or justified; well-founded

tenacious /təˈneɪʃəs/ more tenacious most tenacious adj
hardnekkig
Unwilling to yield or give up; dogged.

tenacity /təˈnæs.ɪ.ti/ /təˈnæsəti/ tenacities n
volhardendheid
The quality or state of being tenacious, or persistence of purpose; tenaciousness.

tenancy in common tenancies in common n
onverdeeldheid vrije mede-eigendom

tenant /ˈtɛ.nənt/ tenants n
huurder bewoner
(by extension) One who has possession of any place.
pachter
(computing) Any of a number of customers serviced through the same instance of an application.
eigenaar
(chiefly, historic) One who holds a feudal tenure in real property.
(property law, by extension) One who owns real estate other than via allodial title.

tenant farmer tenant farmers n
landpachter
A person who farms land rented from a landlord.

tench /tɛnt͡ʃ/ tench tenches n
zeelt louw
A species of freshwater game fish, Tinca tinca.

tendency /ˈtɛn.dən.si/ tendencies n
neiging
A likelihood of behaving in a particular way or going in a particular direction; a tending toward.

tendentious /tɛnˈdɛnʃəs/ more tendentious most tendentious adj
tendentieus
Having a tendency; written or spoken with a partisan, biased or prejudiced purpose, especially a controversial one.

tender /ˈtɛn.də(ɹ)/ /ˈtɛn.də/ /ˈtɛn.dɚ/ tenderer tenderest adj
gevoelig
Sensitive or painful to the touch.
zacht mals
(of food) Soft and easily chewed.
zacht lief
Fond, loving, gentle, or sweet.

tender /ˈtɛn.də(ɹ)/ /ˈtɛn.də/ /ˈtɛn.dɚ/ tenders n
tender
(rail transport) A railroad car towed behind a steam engine to carry fuel and water.
betaalmiddel betalingsmiddel
A means of payment such as a check or cheque, cash or credit card.
bod
(legal) A formal offer to buy or sell something.

tender /ˈtɛn.də(ɹ)/ /ˈtɛn.də/ /ˈtɛn.dɚ/ v
aanbieden
(formal) To offer, to give.
bieden
To offer a payment, as at sales or auctions.

tenderizer /ˌtɛndəˈɹaɪzə(ɹ)/ tenderizers n
vleeshamer
A form of mallet used to beat meat before cooking.

tenderloin tenderloins n
haas haasbiefstuk
The tenderest part of a loin of meat, especially of pork or beef.

tenderloin steak tenderloin steaks n
biefstuk van de haas
Any of several steaks cut from the tenderest part of the loin of beef.

tenderness /ˈtɛn.də.nɪs/ /ˈtɛn.dɚ.nɪs/ tendernesses n
gevoeligheid
pain or discomfort when an affected area is touched

tendon /ˈtɛn.dən/ tendons n
pees
(anatomy) A tough band of flexible but inelastic fibrous collagen tissue that connects a muscle with its bony attachment and transmits the force which the muscle exerts.

tendril /ˈtɛn.dɹəl/ tendrils n
rank
(botany) A thin, spirally coiling stem that attaches a plant to its support.

tenement /ˈtɛnɪmənt/ tenements n
flatgebouw huurkazerne tionontán
A building that is rented to multiple tenants, especially a low-rent, run-down one.
verpachting
(legal) Any form of property that is held by one person from another, rather than being owned.

tenet /ˈtɛnət/ /ˈtɛnɪt/ tenets n
grondregel dogma overtuiging stelling
An opinion, belief, or principle that is held as absolute truth by someone or especially an organization.

tenfold adv
vertienvoudigen
By ten times as much.

tenner /tɛnə(ɹ)/ tenners n
tientje
(informal) A monetary note (bill) whose face value is ten basic units of currency. Originally, a ten-shilling (half pound) note.

tennessine /ˈtɛn.əˌsiːn/ n
tennessine
The chemical element (halogen) with atomic number 117

tennis /ˈtɛnɪs/ tennises n
tennis
(sports) A sport played by two players (or four in doubles), who alternately strike the ball over a net using racquets.

tennis ball tennis balls n
tennisbal
A hollow, bouncy rubber ball, pressurized and covered with usually yellow felt, used in the game of tennis.

tennis court tennis courts n
tennisbaan tennisveld
(tennis) A firm, rectangular surface, marked with lines and having a net across the middle, where the game of tennis is played.

tennis elbow tennis elbows n
tenniselleboog
a painful inflammation of the extensor tendon of the humerus caused by overuse of the muscles of the lower arm

tennis player tennis players n
tennisspeler tennisspeelster tennisser tennisster
A person who plays tennis, especially professionally. (This entry is a translation hub.)

tennis racket tennis rackets n
tennisracket
(tennis) A type of bat used to strike the ball in tennis; it has an oval frame with a taut interlaced network of strings

tenor /tɛnə(ɹ)/ tenors n
tenor

tense /tɛns/ tenser tensest adj
gespannen strak
Showing signs of stress or strain; not relaxed.

tense /tɛns/ tenses n
tijd tempus
(grammar, countable) Any of the forms of a verb which distinguish when an action or state of being occurs or exists.

tense /tɛns/ v
spannen opspannen
(transitive) To make tense.

tension /ˈtɛnʃən/ tensions n
spanning
Psychological state of being tense.
(physics, engineering) Voltage. Usually only the terms low tension, high tension, and extra-high tension, and the abbreviations LT, HT, and EHT are used. They are not precisely defined; LT is normally a few volts, HT a few hundreds of volts, and EHT thousands of volts.
gespannen spanning
(physics, engineering) State of an elastic object which is stretched in a way which increases its length.

tent /tɛnt/ /tɪnt/ tents n
tent
A pavilion or portable lodge consisting of skins, canvas, or some strong cloth, stretched and sustained by poles, used for sheltering people from the weather.

tent peg tent pegs n
tentharing
A peg, driven into the ground, to hold a rope that supports a tent.

tentacle /ˈtɛntəkəl/ /ˈtɛntɪkəl/ tentacles n
tentakel
(zoology) An elongated, boneless, flexible organ or limb of some animals, such as the octopus and squid.

tenth /tɛnθ/ /tɪnθ/ [tʰɛn̪θ] adj
tiende
Being one of ten equal parts of a whole.

tenuous /ˈtɛn.ju.əs/ more tenuous most tenuous adj
dunnetjes onbelangrijk
Thin in substance or consistency.

tenure /ˈtɛn.jə/ /ˈtɛn.jɚ/ /ˈtɛn.jʊə/ tenures n
ambtstermijn
bezit
A status of possessing a thing or an office; an incumbency.
een vaste benoeming hebben vastbenoemd zijn
A status of having a permanent post with enhanced job security within an academic institution.

tepal /ˈtiːp(ə)l/ /ˈtɛp(ə)l/ tepals n
tepaal
(botany) Any component of the perianth (outermost whorls of flower parts, not involved in reproduction), especially when the components are not distinguished into sepals and petals.

tepid /ˈtɛpɪd/ tepider tepidest adj
lauw
Lukewarm; neither warm nor cool.
lauw flauw ongeïnteresseerd
Uninterested; exhibiting little passion or eagerness; lukewarm.

teqball /ˈtɛkˌbɑl/ /ˈtɛkˌbɔːl/ n
teqbal
A game or sport in which a spherical round ball (like a football, similar to or the same as a soccer ball) is passed from one side of a curved table (similar to a table tennis table) to the other.

tera- /ˈtɛ.ɹə/ prefix
tera-
In the International System of Units and other metric systems of units, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 1012 (short scale trillion or long scale billion). Symbol: T

teratoma /tɛɹəˈtəʊmə/ teratomas teratomata n
teratoom wondergezwel
(pathology) A benign or malignant tumour, especially of the gonads, that arises from germ cells and consists of different types of tissue such as skin, hair, or muscle.

terawatt terawatts n
terawatt
One million million (1012) watts, abbreviated as TW.

terbium /ˈtɝ.bi.əm/ n
terbium
A metallic chemical element (symbol Tb) with an atomic number of 65: a soft, silvery-white, rare earth metal that is malleable and ductile.

terce terces n
terts
(historical) The third hour of daylight (about 9 am).
(chiefly, Roman Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy) The service appointed for this hour.

tercet /ˈtɜː(ɹ)sɪt/ tercets n
terzine
a three-line stanza in a poem

teriyaki /ˌte.ɹiˈjɐː.ki/ /ˌtɛ.ɹiˈjæ.ki/ /ˌtɛ.ɹiˈjɑ.ki/ /ˌtɛ.ɹɪˈjɑː.ki/ teriyakis n
teriyaki
A cooking technique used in Japanese cuisine in which foods are broiled or grilled in a sweet soy sauce marinade.
teriyakisaus
A sweet soy sauce marinade.

term /tɜːm/ /tɝm/ terms n
term begrip
A word or phrase (e.g., noun phrase, verb phrase, open compound), especially one from a specialised area of knowledge; a name for a concept.
voet
Relations among people.
term
(logic) The subject or the predicate of a proposition; one of the three component parts of a syllogism, each one of which is used twice.

term limit term limits n
herverkiezing
(politics, political science) The maximum number of terms that an individual may legally serve in a particular elected office.

terminal hair terminal hairs n
terminaal haar
Thick, long, dark body hair

terminal strip terminal strips n
kroonsteen
strip with multiple paired screw terminals to connect electrical wires

terminate /ˈtɜːmɪneɪt/ /ˈtɝmɪneɪt/ v
beëindigen termineren

termination /tɚmɪˈneɪʃən/ terminations n
afloop
uitgang
(grammar) The last part of a word.

terminological /ˌtɜɹmənəlˈɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ adj
terminologisch
Of, or relating to terminology.

terminology /ˌtɜː.məˈnɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌtɜː.məˈnɔl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌtɝ.məˈnɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ terminologies n
terminologie
The set of terms actually used in any business, art, science, or the like; nomenclature; technical terms.

terminus /ˈtɜːmɪnəs/ termini terminuses n
eindpunt eindstation
The end point of a transportation system, or the town or city in which it is located.

termite /ˈtɜː(ɹ).maɪt/ termites n
termiet
A white-bodied, wood-consuming insect of the infraorder Isoptera, in the order Blattodea.

terms and conditions n
algemene voorwaarden gebruiksvoorwaarden
(legal) A specification of restrictions for the use of goods or services.

terms of service n
gebruiksvoorwaarden
(legal) The terms, conditions, or restrictions under which a person, commonly called an end user, may or may not utilize the aspects of a particular service.

termwise adj
termsgewijs

tern /tɜːn/ /tɝn/ terns n
stern
Any of various seabirds of the subfamily Sternidae (of the family Laridae) that are similar to gulls but are smaller and have a forked tail.

terra firma /ˌtɛɹ.ə ˈfɜː.mə/ /ˌtɛɹ.ə ˈfɝ.mə/ n
vaste grond
(colloquial) Land, as opposed to water or air.

terra incognita n
terra incognita
Land that has never been explored or mapped; uncharted territory.
By extension, ideas or concepts that have not yet been tried or explored.

terrace /ˈtɛɹəs/ terraces n
terras terrassen
A platform that extends outwards from a building.

terrace /ˈtɛɹəs/ v
een terras aanleggen
To provide something with a terrace.

terraforming /ˈtɛɹəfɔːmɪŋ/ n
terravorming
The hypothetical process of deliberately modifying the atmosphere, temperature, surface topography or ecology of a planet, moon, etc. to make it similar to those of Earth and thus suitable for human life.

terrain /tə.ˈɹeɪn/ terrains n
terrein reliëf
An area of land or the particular features of it.

terrapin /-ən/ /ˈtæɹəˌpɪn/ /ˈtɑɹpɪn/ /ˈtɛɚpɪn/ /ˈtɛɹəpɪn/ /ˈtɛɹəˌpɪn/ terrapins n
doosschildpad moerasschildpad
(countable) Any of several small turtles of the families Emydidae and Geoemydidae found throughout the world.

terraqueous adj
aardwaterig
Of a heavenly body, comprising both land and water, like the Earth.

terrestrial /təˈɹɛstɹi.əl/ adj
aards
Of, relating to, or inhabiting the land of the Earth or its inhabitants, earthly.
terrestrisch
Living or growing in or on land (as opposed to other habitat); not aquatic, etc.

terrestrial planet terrestrial planets n
aardse planeet
Any planet of the solar system or any exoplanet which is "Earth-like" in the sense that it is composed primarily of metals and rock, in contrast to a planet which is a gas giant.

terrible /ˈtɛɚbəl/ /ˈtɛɹəbəl/ /ˈtɛɹɪbəl/ /ˈtɝbəl/ more terrible most terrible terribler terriblest adj
vreselijk
verschrikkelijk afschuwelijk
Dreadful; causing terror, alarm and fear; awesome

terrier /ˈtɛɹiə(ɹ)/ terriers n
terriër
A dog from a group of small, lively breeds, originally bred for the hunting of burrowing prey such as rats, rabbits, foxes, and even otters; this original function is reflected in some of their names (e.g. rat terrier).

terrific /təˈɹɪfɪk/ more terrific most terrific adj
angstaanjagend verschrikkelijk vreselijk
(now, rare) Terrifying, causing terror; terrible; sublime, awe-inspiring. [from 17th c.]
geweldig verschrikkelijk
Very strong or intense; excessive, tremendous. [from 18th c.]
geweldig
Extremely good; excellent, amazing. [from 19th c.]

terrine /təˈɹin/ terrines n
terrine
A pâté baked in such a dish and served cold.

territorial /ˌtɛɹ.əˈtɔɹ.i.əl/ /ˌtɛɹ.ɪˈtɔː.ɹi.əl/ more territorial most territorial adj
territoriaal
Of, relating to, or restricted to a specific geographic area, or territory.

territorial integrity n
territoriale integriteit
(international law) The principle that a state's borders are sacrosanct; the idea that nation-states should not promote secessionist movements or border changes in other nation-states.

territory /ˈtɛɹɪt(ə)ɹi/ /ˈtɛɹɪˌtɔɹi/ territories n
territorium grondgebied
(Australia) One of three of Australia's federal entities, located in the country's north and southeast, with fewer powers than a state and created by an act of Parliament rather than by the Constitution: Northern Territory, Australian Capital Territory and Jervis Bay Territory.

terror /tɛɚ/ /ˈtɛɹ.ə/ /ˈtɛɹ.ɚ/ terrors n
verschrikking
(countable) Something or someone that causes such fear.

terror bird terror birds n
schrikvogel
Any of the family Phorusrhacidae of extinct flightless birds endemic to South America during the Cenozoic; a phorusrhacid.

terrorism /ˈtɛɹəɹɪzəm/ terrorisms n
terrorisme
(historical) The system of fear and intimidation put into place during the Reign of Terror in Revolutionary France around 1793-94.

terrorist /ˈtɛɹəɹɪst/ adj
terroristisch
Of or relating to terrorism.

terrorist /ˈtɛɹəɹɪst/ terrorists n
terrorist terroriste terreurpleegster terreurpleger
A person, group, or organization that uses violent action, or the threat of violent action, to further political goals.

terry cloth terry cloths n
badstof
An absorbent cotton fabric typically used for towels and bathrobes; toweling.

terse /tɜːs/ /tɝːs/ terser tersest adj
bondig pittig
(by extension) Of speech or style: brief, concise, to the point.

tertiary /ˈtɜː.ʃi.ə.ɹiː/ /ˈtɝ.ʃi.æ.ɹi/ /ˈtɝ.ʃə.ɹi/ adj
tertiair
Of third rank or order; subsequent.

tertiary sector tertiary sectors n
dienstensector tertiaire sector
(economics) The sector of the economy that principally provides goods and services to consumers using goods produced by the other sectors.

tertiary source tertiary sources n
tertiaire bron
(general scholarship, and, historiography) A selection, distillation, summary or compilation of primary sources, secondary sources, or both.

test /tɛst/ [tʰest] [tʰɛst] tests n
proef test
A challenge, trial.
test examen
(academia) An examination, given often during the academic term.
test
A session in which a product, piece of equipment, or system is examined under everyday or extreme conditions to evaluate its durability, etc.
(obsolete) Judgment; distinction; discrimination.

test /tɛst/ [tʰest] [tʰɛst] v
test testen

test drive test drives n
proefrit testrit
A sample driving session in a motor vehicle, in order to assess its quality before purchase.

test of time tests of time n
tand des tijds

test tube test tubes n
reageerbuis proefbuis
(chemistry) a glass tube, rounded at one end and open at the other; used for small-scale laboratory tests

testament /ˈtes.tə.mənt/ /ˈtɛs.tə.mənt/ testaments n
testament laatste wilsbeschikking
(law) A solemn, authentic instrument in writing, by which a person declares his or her will as to disposal of his or her inheritance (estate and effects) after his or her death, benefiting specified heir(s).
testament
One of the two parts to the scriptures of the Christian religion: the New Testament, considered by Christians to be a continuation of the Hebrew scriptures, and the Hebrew scriptures themselves, which they refer to as the Old Testament.

testamentary adj
testamentair
(legal) of or pertaining to a will or testament

testator /tɛsˈteɪ.tɚ/ /ˈtɛˌsteɪ.tɚ/ testators n
erflater
(legal) One who makes or has made a legally valid will.

testicle /ˈtɛstɪkəl/ testicles n
testikel teelbal hode
A testis: the male sex and endocrine gland, found in some types of animals, that produces sperm and male sex hormones, including the steroid testosterone.

testify /ˈtɛstɪfaɪ/ v
getuigen
To make a declaration, or give evidence, under oath.

testimony /ˈtɛstɪmoʊni/ /ˈtɛstɪməni/ testimonies n
getuigenis
(legal) Statements made by a witness in court.
An account of first-hand experience.

testosterone /tɛˈstɑ.stəˌɹoʊn/ /tɛˈstɒ.stə.ɹəʊn/ testosterones n
testosteron
(steroid hormone) A steroid hormone that stimulates development of male secondary sexual characteristics, produced mainly in the testes, but also in the ovaries and adrenal cortex.

tetanus /ˈtɛt.nəs/ /ˈtɛt.ən.əs/ tetani tetanuses n
tetanus
(pathology, countable) A serious and often fatal disease caused by the infection of an open wound with the anaerobic bacterium Clostridium tetani, found in soil and the intestines and faeces of animals.

tether /ˈtɛðə(ɹ)/ tethers n
kabel lijn snoer
A rope, cable etc. that holds something in place whilst allowing some movement.
einde grens limiet
(by extension) The limit of one's abilities, resources etc.

tether /ˈtɛðə(ɹ)/ v
binden vastmaken
(transitive) To restrict with, or as if, with a tether.

tetradecagon tetradecagons n
veertienhoek
A polygon having fourteen sides and fourteen angles.

tetrahedron /tɛtɹəˈhiːdɹən/ tetrahedra tetrahedrons n
viervlak tetraëder
(geometry) A polyhedron with four faces; the regular tetrahedron, the faces of which are equal equilateral triangles, is one of the Platonic solids.

tetrahydrocannabinol /ˌtɛ.tɹəˌhaɪ.dɹək.əˈnæb.əˌnɔl/ /ˌtɛ.tɹəˌhʌɪ.dɹə(ʊ).kəˈnæb.ɪn.ɒl/ /ˌtɛ.tɹəˌhʌɪ.dɹə(ʊ)ˈkæn.əb.ɪn.ɒl/ tetrahydrocannabinols n
tetrahydrocannabinol
(organic compound) The psychoactive substance present in cannabis, a hydrogenated derivative of cannabinol.

tetrarch /ˈtɛtɹɑɹk/ /ˈtɛtɹɑːk/ tetrarchs n
tetrarch viervorst
A governor or ruler of a quarter of a country, especially of a fourth part of a province in or client state of Ancient Rome.

tetrarchy /ˈtɛtɹɑɹki/ /ˈtɛtɹɑːki/ tetrarchies n
tetrarchie
(politics) A government where power is shared by four people, especially (historical) the Herodian tetrarchy established in Judea after the death of Herod and the Tetrarchy of Diocletian which ruled the Roman Empire in the years 293-313.

tetrasyllabic /ˌtɛ.tɹə.sɪˈlæ.bɪk/ adj
tetrasyllabisch

text /tɛkst/ texts n
tekst
A book, tome or other set of writings.
A verse or passage of Scripture, especially one chosen as the subject of a sermon, or in proof of a doctrine.
tekst sms
(colloquial) A brief written message transmitted between mobile phones.

text /tɛkst/ v
sms'en
(transitive) To send a text message to; i.e. to transmit text using the Short Message Service (SMS), or a similar service, between communications devices, particularly mobile phones.

text box text boxes n
kader tekstvak
(typography) A block of printed text contained within borders that is intended to be read separately from the major text of the page.

text message text messages n
sms sms-bericht
A brief electronic message sent between mobile phones.

text message v
sms'en
(transitive, or, intransitive) To transmit a text message.

textbook /ˈtɛkst.bʊk/ textbooks n
studieboek handboek leerboek schoolboek
A coursebook, a formal manual of instruction in a specific subject, especially one for use in schools or colleges.

textbook case textbook cases n
schoolvoorbeeld
A real-life case that matches the theory perfectly, a perfect example.

textile /ˈtɛks.taɪl/ textiles n
textiel
(usually, in the plural) Any material made of interlacing fibres, including carpeting and geotextiles.
(naturism) A non-nudist.

textual criticism textual criticisms n
tekstkritiek
A field of scholarly enquiry dedicated to reconstructing the oldest form(s) of a text that is or are possible to retrieve and to explaining any attested variants.

texture /ˈtɛkst͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɛkʃt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ textures n
textuur
The feel or shape of a surface or substance; the smoothness, roughness, softness, etc. of something.
(computer graphics) An image applied to a polygon to create the appearance of a surface.

thalamus /ˈθæləməs/ thalami thalamuses n
thalamus
(neuroanatomy) Either of two large, ovoid structures of grey matter within the forebrain that relay sensory impulses to the cerebral cortex.

thalassophile thalassophiles n
zeeliefhebber
Someone who loves the sea.

thaler /ˈtɑːləɹ/ thalers n
daalder
(historical, numismatics) A monetary unit used in a number of central and northern European countries, known locally as daalder (Netherlands), daler (Scandinavia), Taler, Thaler (Germany), etc.

thallium /ˈθæliəm/ thalliums n
thallium
A metallic chemical element (symbol Tl) with atomic number 81: a gray post-transition metal that discolors when exposed to air.

thallus /ˈθæl.əs/ thalli thalluses n
thallus
(botany) An undifferentiated plant body, such as in algae.
(botany) Any plant body lacking vascular tissue.

than /ðæn/ /ðən/ /ðɛn/ [ðn̩] preposition
dan
introduces a comparison, and is associated with comparatives, and with words such as more, less, and fewer. Typically, it seeks to measure the force of an adjective or similar description between two predicates.

thank /ðæŋk/ /θæŋk/ [t̪eɪ̯ŋk] [ðeɪ̯ŋk] [θeɪ̯ŋk] v
bedanken
danken
(transitive) To express gratitude or appreciation toward.
(transitive) To credit or hold responsible.

thank God interjection
godzijdank
Used to express gratitude or relief.

thank you /ˈðæŋk ˌju/ /ˈθæŋk ˌju/ [ˈt̪eɪ̯ŋk ˌju] [ˈðeɪ̯ŋk ˌju] [ˈθeɪ̯ŋk ˌju] interjection
bedankt dank u dank je
An expression of gratitude or politeness in response to something done or given. [from c. 1400]

thank you very much interjection
dank je wel dank u wel hartelijk dank heel hartelijk bedankt vriendelijk bedankt
Said to express greater gratitude than would be conveyed by thank you.

thank-you thank-yous n
bedankje

thankful /ðæŋkfəl/ /ˈθæŋkfəl/ more thankful most thankful adj
dankbaar
(obsolete) Obtaining or deserving thanks; thankworthy.

thankfulness thankfulnesses n
dankbaarheid
The state of being thankful.

thankless adj
ondankbaar
(of a person) ungrateful or unappreciative

thanks /t̪ʰaŋks/ /ðæŋks/ /θæŋks/ interjection
bedankt dank u dank je merci thanks
Used to express appreciation or gratitude.

thanks /t̪ʰaŋks/ /ðæŋks/ /θæŋks/ n
bedankt dank
(obsolete)

thanks a million interjection
duizendmaal dank
(informal) thank you, intensified.

thanks for your help phraseologicalUnit
dank U voor uw hulp
Expresses appreciation of assistance provided or services rendered by the interlocutor.

thanks in advance interjection
alvast bedankt bij voorbaat dank
(This entry is a translation hub.)

thanks to preposition
dankzij
Because of; normally used with a positive connotation, though it can be used sarcastically.

thanksgiving /ˈθæŋksˌɡɪv.ɪŋ/ /ˌθæŋksˈɡɪv.ɪŋ/ thanksgivings n
dankzegging
An expression of gratitude.

that /ðət/ /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈd̪æʈ/ /ˈd̪ɛt/ /ˈd̪ʱæʈ/ /ˈðæt/ /ˈðɛt/ adv
zo
(degree) To a given extent or degree.
(degree) To a great extent or degree; very, particularly (in negative constructions).

that /ðət/ /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈd̪æʈ/ /ˈd̪ɛt/ /ˈd̪ʱæʈ/ /ˈðæt/ /ˈðɛt/ conjunction
zodat
Introducing a clause that is the subject or object of a verb (such as one involving reported speech), or which is a complement to a previous statement.
dat zodat
Introducing a subordinate clause expressing a reason or cause: because, in that.

that /ðət/ /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈd̪æʈ/ /ˈd̪ɛt/ /ˈd̪ʱæʈ/ /ˈðæt/ /ˈðɛt/ those determiner
dat die
The (thing, person, idea, etc) indicated or understood from context, especially if more remote physically, temporally or mentally than one designated as "this", or if expressing distinction.

that /ðət/ /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈd̪æʈ/ /ˈd̪ɛt/ /ˈd̪ʱæʈ/ /ˈðæt/ /ˈðɛt/ pronoun
dat
The known (thing); used to refer to something just said.
dat die
(relative, plural that) Which, who; representing a subject, direct object, indirect object, or object of a preposition. [from 9thc.]

that is adv
namelijk dat wil zeggen met andere woorden
(conjunctive) In other words; that is to say. Used to introduce a clarification or explanation

that one pronoun
die
A specified object, thing or person (especially one further away/over there or known or mentioned later). (This entry is a translation hub.)

that said phraseologicalUnit
dat gezegd hebbende desalniettemin
even so

that ship has sailed phraseologicalUnit
dat is een gepasseerd station
That opportunity has already passed; it is too late to do anything about it.

that's for me to know and you to find out phraseologicalUnit
dat is voor jou een vraag en voor mij een weet
A phrase used to reply to a question whose answer the speaker doesn't want to reveal.

that's it phraseologicalUnit
dat was het
that's all (there is nothing more to the issue)

that's that phraseologicalUnit
daarmee uit
(idiomatic) There is nothing more to say or to do concerning the matter and is not up for discussion or debate.

that's what she said phraseologicalUnit
dat zei mijn vrouw vannacht ook
(US, humorous, idiomatic) A joking retort that draws attention to the possibility of sexual innuendo in what was just said.

that's why adv
daarom
a statement to emphasise the reason or explanation just given

thatcher /ˈθæt͡ʃ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈθæt͡ʃ.ɚ/ thatchers n
dakdekker
A person who installs thatch as a roofing material.

thaw /θoː/ /θɑ/ /θɔ/ /θɔː/ thaws n
dooi
The melting of ice, snow, or other frozen or congealed matter; the transformation of ice or the like into the state of a fluid; liquefaction by heat of anything congealed by frost

thaw /θoː/ /θɑ/ /θɔ/ /θɔː/ v
dooien
(intransitive) To gradually melt, dissolve, or become fluid; to soften from frozen
ontdooien
(transitive) To gradually cause frozen things (such as earth, snow, ice) to melt, soften, or dissolve.

the /jiː/ /ð/ /ðeː/ /ði/ /ðiː/ /ðə/ /ðɪ/ /ˈðiː/ /ˈðʌ/ /θeː/ adv
hoe + comp., hoe + comp.
With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.

the /jiː/ /ð/ /ðeː/ /ði/ /ðiː/ /ðə/ /ðɪ/ /ˈðiː/ /ˈðʌ/ /θeː/ article
de
Introducing a singular term to be taken generically: preceding a name of something standing for a whole class. [from 9th c.]
Used before a noun phrase beginning with superlative or comparative adjective or an ordinal number, indicating that the noun refers to a single item.
Used with the plural of a surname to indicate the entire family.
When stressed, indicates that it describes something which is considered to be best or exclusively worthy of attention. [from 18th c.]
because it has already been mentioned, is to be completely specified in the same sentence, or very shortly thereafter. [from 10th c.]
Used before a body part, a family member, a pet (especially of someone previously mentioned), as an alternative to a possessive pronoun. [from 12th c.]
de het
The definite grammatical article that implies necessarily that the noun phrase it immediately precedes is definitely identifiable

the apple does not fall far from the tree proverb
een appel valt niet ver van de boom
(idiom) A child grows up to be similar to its parents, both in behavior and in physical characteristics.

the bee's knees n
het neusje van de zalm jé van hét
(idiomatic, colloquial) Something or someone excellent, surpassingly wonderful, or cool.

the bigger they are, the harder they fall proverb
hoge bomen vangen veel wind
The larger or the higher of a rank something is, the more disastrous and spectacular its downfall.

the bill, please phraseologicalUnit
de rekening, alstublieft
Indicates the speaker wishes to pay the bill (e.g. in a restaurant).

the curtain falls phraseologicalUnit
het doek valt
(idiomatic) the end of something has come

the customer is always right proverb
de klant is koning
Service staff should give high priority to customer satisfaction.

the day before adv
de dag ervoor
On the preceding day. (This entry is a translation hub.)

the die is cast /ðə ˌdaɪ ɪz ˈkæst/ /ðə ˌdaɪ ɪz ˈkɑːst/ phraseologicalUnit
de teerling is geworpen
(idiomatic) Conclusive action has been taken, so events will proceed in an irreversible manner; the point of no return has been passed; the future is determined; there are no more options.

the early bird gets the worm proverb
morgenstond heeft goud in de mond
Whoever arrives first has the best chance of success; some opportunities are available only to the first competitors.

the end /ði ɛnd/ /ðiː ɛnd/ phraseologicalUnit
einde
Used traditionally at the end of a story or film.

the end justifies the means proverb
het doel heiligt de middelen
Morally wrong actions are sometimes necessary to achieve morally right outcomes; actions can be considered morally right or wrong only by virtue of the morality of the outcome.

the enemy of my enemy is my friend proverb
de vijand van mijn vijand is mijn vriend
It is sometimes necessary to cooperate with a person one does not like or agree with, in order to combat a common threat.

the fish rots from the head proverb
vis begint aan de kop te stinken
Bad leaders harm an organization.

the fuck phraseologicalUnit
de neuk
(vulgar, slang) Used with an interrogative pronoun as an intensifier to express anger, frustration, incredulity, or other strong emotion.

the grass is always greener on the other side proverb
het gras is altijd groener aan de overkant het gras is altijd groener bij de buren
The circumstances of others seem more desirable than one's own but in reality often are not.

the king is dead, long live the king! phraseologicalUnit
de koning is dood, leve de koning!

the more the merrier proverb
hoe meer zielen, hoe meer vreugd
Something is more fun with more people.
hoe meer, hoe beter
A greater amount of something is better.

the more things change, the more they stay the same proverb
hoe meer alles verandert, hoe meer het hetzelfde blijft
A change of heart must accompany experience before lasting change occurs.

the next day adv
's anderendaags de volgende dag

the night is young phraseologicalUnit
de avond is nog jong
It's not very late (at night) and there's plenty of time.

the one the ones n
de ware
(colloquial) A particular person destined to save the universe or world; the chosen one.

the other day adv
onlangs
(idiomatic) recently; lately; a few days ago.

the other way around adv
andersom omgekeerd
The same but with the things or people mentioned in reverse order.

the other way round adv
omgekeerd
The same but with the mentioned things or people in reverse order or position.

the penny drops phraseologicalUnit
het kwartje is gevallen zijn frank is gevallen
(UK, informal) Understanding is reached; one comprehends.

the proof of the pudding is in the eating proverb
de praktijk zal het leren
One can only claim that something is a success after it has been tried out or used.

the rest is history phraseologicalUnit
de rest is geschiedenis
(idiomatic) An indication that one does not need to continue narrating a story as the subsequent events are assumed to be well-known.

the road to hell is paved with good intentions proverb
de weg naar de hel is geplaveid met goede voornemens
Well-intended acts can potentially lead to disasters.

the sky is the limit proverb
alles kan
Nothing is impossible or out of reach.

the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak proverb
de geest is gewillig, maar het vlees is zwak
As much as one wishes to achieve something, the frailties of the human body often make it impossible. Sometimes extended to jocular or organizational referents.

the straw that broke the camel's back n
de druppel die de emmer doet overlopen
(idiomatic) A small and seemingly insignificant addition to a burden that renders it too much to bear; the small thing which causes failure, or causes inability or unwillingness to endure any more of something.

the thing is phraseologicalUnit
het punt is ... het zit zo
(idiomatic, colloquial) Used to introduce the main point or issue.

the way to a man's heart is through his stomach proverb
de liefde van de man gaat door de maag
Cooking food for a man is a good way to win his affections.

the whole caboodle n
de hele rataplan
(slang, US) everything else

the whole nine yards n
hottentottententententoonstelling
(And) everything; often used, like etc., to finish out a list.

the world is someone's oyster /ðə ˈwɜɹld‿ɪz ˌsʌmwʌnz ˈɔɪstəɹ/ /ðə ˈwɜːld‿ɪz ˌsʌmwʌnz ˈɔɪstə/ proverb
de wereld ligt aan iemands voeten
All opportunities are open to someone; the world is theirs.

theanine theanines n
theanine
(chemistry) amino acid commonly found in tea

theater /ˈθi(ə)tɚ/ /ˈθi.eɪ.tɚ/ /ˈθiətə/ /ˈθiː.ə.tə/ /ˈθɪə.tə/ /ˈθɪə.tɚ/ /θiˈeɪ.tə/ /θiˈɛt.ə/ [ˈθiə̯tɜ] [ˈθiə̯ɾɜ] theaters n
theater
A place or building, consisting of a stage and seating, in which an audience gathers to watch plays, musical performances, public ceremonies, and so on.
Drama or performance as a profession or art form.

theater of war theaters of war n
strijdtoneel
The area in which armed conflict takes place.

theatrical /θiˈæt.ɹɪ.kəl/ more theatrical most theatrical adj
theatraal dramatisch
Of or relating to the theatre.
dramatisch theatraal
Fake and exaggerated.

theft /θɛft/ thefts n
diefstal dieverij
The act of stealing property.

their /ðɚ/ /ðɛə(ɹ)/ /ðɛɚ/ /ðɛː(ɹ)/ determiner
hun
Belonging to, from, of, or relating to, them (plural).

theirs /ðɛəz/ /ðɛɚz/ /ðɛɹz/ /ðɛːz/ pronoun
de hunne het hunne
That which belongs to them; the possessive case of they, used without a following noun.

theism /ˈθiː.ɪz.əm/ theisms n
theïsme
Belief in the existence of at least one deity.

them /ðəm/ /ðɛm/ /ðʌm/ [d̪ɛm] [d̪ʌm] pronoun
ze hen hun
Used as the direct object of a verb.
Used as the indirect object of a verb.
Used as the object of a preposition.
Used as the direct object of a verb.
Used as the indirect object of a verb.
Used as the object of a preposition.

thematic /θɛˈmætɪk/ /θɪˈmætɪk/ more thematic most thematic adj
thematisch
Relating to, or having a or a topic.
(history) Of or relating to a .

theme /θiːm/ themes n
thema
A subject, now especially of a talk or an artistic piece; a topic.

theme park theme parks n
themapark
An amusement park that has one or more specific central themes, often as part of its name.

theme song theme songs n
begintune herkenningsmelodie kenwijsje titelmuziek
(music, broadcasting) A song which accompanies a television or radio program, usually as an intro or outro.

themselves /ðəmˈsɛlvz/ /ðɛmˈsɛlvz/ pronoun
zichzelf

then /ðen/ /ðɛn/ adj
toenmalig
Being so at that time.

then /ðen/ /ðɛn/ adv
toen dan
(temporal location) At that time.
(temporal location) Soon afterward.
dan
(sequence) Next in order of place.
(conjunctive) In that case.
trouwens
(sequence) At the same time; on the other hand.

then /ðen/ /ðɛn/ n
die tijd
That time

thence /ðɛns/ adv
daarvandaan vandaar
(formal) From there, from that place or from that time.

theo- prefix
theo-
(religion) god; deity

theocracy /θiːˈɒkɹəsi/ theocracies n
theocratie
Government under the control of a state religion.

theocrat theocrats n
theocraat
(politics, religion) The ruler of a theocracy, a priest-king.
(politics, religion) A proponent of theocracy.

theocratic more theocratic most theocratic adj
theocratisch
Pertaining to theocracy.

theodicy /θiˈɑd.ɪ.si/ /θiːˈɒd.ɪ.si/ theodicies n
theodicee
(theology, philosophy) A justification of a deity or of particular attributes of a deity; specifically, a justification of the existence of evil and suffering in the world; a work or discourse justifying the ways of God.

theodolite /θiːˈɒdəlaɪt/ theodolites n
theodoliet
A surveying instrument, consisting of a small mounted telescope, used to measure horizontal and vertical angles.

theogony /θɪˈɑːɡənɪ/ /θɪˈɒɡənɪ/ theogonies n
theogonie
(chiefly, in ancient, _, religion) The origination of gods or a narrative describing the origin of gods.

theologian /θi.əˈloʊd͡ʒən/ theologians n
theoloog theologe
One who studies theology.

theological /θi.əˈlɑd͡ʒɪkl/ /θɪəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkl/ adj
theologisch
Of or relating to theology.

theology /θi.ˈɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/ theologies n
theologie godgeleerdheid
(uncountable) The study of God, a god, or gods; and of the truthfulness of religion in general. [from mid-14th c.]

theophany /θiːˈɒfəni/ theophanies n
theofanie
A manifestation of a deity to a person.

theorbo /θi.ˈɔɹ.boʊ/ /θi.ˈɔː.bəʊ/ theorboes theorbos n
theorbe
(musical instruments) A baroque, double-necked lute having an extra set of open bass strings.

theorem /ˈθiː.ə.ɹəm/ /ˈθɪəɹ.əm/ theorems n
stelling theorema leerstelling
(mathematics) A mathematical statement of some importance that has been proven to be true. Minor theorems are often called propositions. Theorems which are not very interesting in themselves but are an essential part of a bigger theorem's proof are called lemmas.
stelling theorema leerstelling vermoeden
(mathematics, colloquial, nonstandard) A mathematical statement that is expected to be true

theoretical /ˌθi.əˈɹɛtɪkəl/ /ˌθɪə̯ˈɹɛtɪkəl/ more theoretical most theoretical adj
theoretisch
Of or relating to theory; abstract; not empirical.

theoretically adv
theoretisch
in theory; on paper

theorist /ˈθiːəɹəst/ /ˈθɪəɹəst/ /ˈθɪəɹɪst/ /ˈθɪɹəst/ theorists n
theoreticus
Someone who constructs theories, especially in the arts or sciences.

theory /ˈθi.ə.ɹi/ /ˈθiː.ə.ɹi/ /ˈθɪə.ɹi/ /ˈθɪɚ.i/ /ˈθɪɹ.i/ theories n
theorie
A description of an event or system that is considered to be accurate.
(sciences) A coherent statement or set of ideas that explains observed facts or phenomena and correctly predicts new facts or phenomena not previously observed, or which sets out the laws and principles of something known or observed; a hypothesis confirmed by observation, experiment etc. [from 17th c.]
(mathematics) A field of study attempting to exhaustively describe a particular class of constructs. [from 18th c.]
(countable, logic) A set of axioms together with all statements derivable from them; or, a set of statements which are deductively closed. Equivalently, a formal language plus a set of axioms (from which can then be derived theorems). The statements may be required to all be bound (i.e., to have no free variables).

theory of relativity theories of relativity n
relativiteitstheorie
(physics) The theories of special relativity and general relativity, two theories in physics developed mainly by Albert Einstein at the beginning of the 20th century from which several important results such as the equivalence of matter and energy and the Einstein field equations are derived.

theosophic /ˌθi.əˈsɑ.fɪk/ /ˌθiː.əˈsɒf.ɪk/ adj
theosofisch
Of, or relating to theosophy.

theosophy [θi.ˈɑs.ə.fi] [θɪˈɒsəfɪ] theosophies n
theosofie
(philosophy, religion) Any doctrine of religious philosophy and mysticism claiming that knowledge of God can be attained through mystical insight and spiritual ecstasy, and that direct communication with the transcendent world is possible.

therapeutic /θɛɹəˈpjuːtɪk/ more therapeutic most therapeutic adj
therapeutisch
Of, or relating to therapy.

therapist /ˈθɛɹəpɪst/ therapists n
therapeut therapeute
Someone who provides therapy, usually professionally.

therapy /ˈθɛɹ.ə.pi/ therapies n
therapie
Attempted remediation of a health problem following a diagnosis, usually synonymous with treatment.

there /ðeː(ɹ)/ /ðə(ɹ)/ /ðɚ/ /ðɛə(ɹ)/ /ðɛɚ/ /ðɛɹ/ /ðɛː(ɹ)/ adv
daar ginder ginds
(location) In a place or location (stated, implied or otherwise indicated) at some distance from the speaker (compare here).
(figuratively) In that matter, relation, etc.; at that point, stage, etc., regarded as a distinct place.
aldaar daarheen
(location) To or into that place; thither.
er
In this world, used to say that someone or something exists; see pronoun section below.

there are phraseologicalUnit
er zijn
. see also there is.

there are none so blind as those who will not see proverb
wat baten kaars en bril als de uil niet zien en wil

there are plenty of fish in the sea proverb
geen hand vol, maar een land vol
There are many more potential opportunities available.

there be v
er zijn bestaan liggen staan zitten
The specified thing exists, physically or abstractly.

there is v
er is
. Used to indicate the existence of something physical or abstract. See also there are.

there is nothing new under the sun proverb
niets nieuws onder de zon
There is nothing truly novel in existence; every new idea has some sort of precedent or echo from the past.

there you go phraseologicalUnit
zie je wel
You have done it, or are doing it, correctly.
Expressing that the conclusion is the same as it was suggested before; the other party's statement actually implies the same thing as one's own idea.
daar ga je weer
Expressing exasperation.

there's a grain of truth in every joke phraseologicalUnit
iedere grap heeft een kern van waarheid
Whenever a person is joking, they are actually disguising thoughts and emotions, either subconsciously or deliberately.

there's been an accident phraseologicalUnit
daar is een ongeluk gebeurd
Indicates that an accident has occurred.

there's more than one way to skin a cat proverb
alle wegen leiden naar Rome
(originally, US) A problem generally has more than one solution; there is more than one way to achieve a goal.

there's no accounting for taste proverb
over smaak valt niet te twisten
In subjective matters of taste, people have wildly different opinions; disagreements about matters of taste cannot be objectively resolved.

there's no fool like an old fool proverb
hoe ouder hoe zotter
If a person does not develop wisdom with age, then their foolishness is all the more obvious and shameful.

there's no place like home proverb
oost west, thuis best
One feels most comfortable at home.

thereabout /ðɛəɹəˈbaʊt/ /ˈðɛəɹəbaʊt/ /ˈðɛɹəˌbaʊt/ /ˌðɛɹəˈbaʊt/ adv
daaromheen
About or near that place.
About or near to that condition or quality.

thereafter /ˌðɛəɹˈæf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˌðɛəɹˈɑːf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˌðɛɹˈæf.tɚ/ adv
daarna
After that, from then on; thenceforth.

thereagainst adv
daartegen
(archaic) In opposition to or against it; contrary to it; against that.

thereat /ðɛːɹˈæt/ adv
daarnaar
At that event.

thereby /ðɛəˈbaɪ/ /ðɛɹˈbaɪ/ adv
daarbij
(formal) By it; by that; by that means, or as a consequence of that.

therefore /ˈðɛəfɔː/ /ˈðɛɚ.fɔɹ/ /ˈðɜːɹˌfɔːɹ/ adv
daarom bijgevolg daardoor daarvoor waardoor
(conjunctive) Consequently, by or in consequence of that or this cause; referring to something previously stated.

therefrom /ˌðeəˈfɹɒm/ adv
daaruit
(formal) From that.

therein lies the rub phraseologicalUnit
daar wringt de schoen daar wringt het schoentje

thereinafter adv
daaropvolgens
in the following part (of a document or speech)

theremin /ˈθɛ.ɹɪ.mɪn/ /ˈθɛə.ɹəˌmɪn/ theremins n
theremin
An electronic musical instrument that generates sound of varying pitch and volume depending on the proximity of the musician’s hands to two antennae mounted on the instrument.

thereof /ðɛəˈɹɒv/ /ðɛˈɹʌv/ adv
daarvan
Of this, that, or it.
From that circumstance or origin; therefrom, thence.

thereon /ðɛəˈɹɒn/ /ðɛˈɹɑn/ /ðɛˈɹɔn/ adv
daarop
on that.

thereto /ˌðɛəˈtuː/ /ˌðɛɚˈtuː/ adv
daaraan
(formal) To that.
(archaic, or, poetic) To it.

theretofore adv
daartevoren
Until that time.
Before that.

thereunder adv
daaronder
Under that; under it.

thereunto adv
daarheen
(archaic) thereto

thereupon /ˌðɛəɹəˈpɒn/ /ˌðɛɹəˈpɑn/ /ˌðɛɹəˈpɔn/ adv
daarop
Following that; forthwith; in sequence, but not necessarily in consequence.

therewith /ðɛəˈwɪð/ /ðɛəˈwɪθ/ adv
daarmee
With this, that or those.

therewithal adv
daarmede
in addition; besides; with all this/that

theriac /ˈθɪriˌæk/ /ˈθɪəriˌæk/ /ˈθɪərɪak/ theriacs n
teriaak
(historical, _, medicine) A universal antidote against all poisons, particularly medicines considered to derive from a recipe of the Roman physician Andromachus and representing an improvement on mithridate.

thermal /ˈθɝməl/ thermals n
thermiek
(meteorology) A column of rising air in the lower atmosphere created by uneven heating of a planet's surface.

thermal camera thermal cameras n
infraroodcamera warmtebeeldcamera
A camera that is sensitive to infrared radiation (heat) instead of visible light as ordinary camera.

thermistor thermistors n
thermistor
(electronics) A resistor whose resistance varies rapidly and predictably with temperature and as a result can be used to measure temperature.

thermite /ˈθɜː(ɹ).maɪt/ thermites n
thermiet
(chemistry) A mixture of a metal and a metal oxide capable of producing a thermite reaction, such as aluminium metal and ferric oxide; used in incendiary devices.

thermo- /θɝmoʊ-/ prefix
thermo-
thermal: heat; temperature.

thermobaric adj
thermobarisch

thermodynamic /ˌθɝmoʊdaɪˈnæmɪk/ adj
thermodynamisch
Of, or relating to the conversion of heat into other forms of energy.
(physics) Of, or relating to thermodynamics.

thermodynamic equilibrium thermodynamic equilibria n
thermodynamisch evenwicht
(physics) The state of a system in which its energy distribution is such that all parts of the system have the same temperature and no heat flows.

thermodynamics /-dɪ-/ /-mə-/ /-məʊ-/ /ˌθɜː(ɹ)moʊdaɪˈnæmɪks/ n
thermodynamica
(physics) The science of the conversions between heat and other forms of energy.

thermometer /θəˈmɒmɪtə/ /θɚˈmɑmɪtɚ/ thermometers n
thermometer warmtemeter
An apparatus used to measure temperature.

thermoplastic adj
thermoplastisch
softening when heated and hardening when cooled, and thus able to be moulded

thermoplastic thermoplastics n
thermoplast
A plastic with this property.

thermosphere thermospheres n
thermosfeer
The layer of the Earth's atmosphere directly above the mesosphere and directly below the exosphere.

thermostat /ˈθɝmoʊstæt/ /ˈθɝməstæt/ thermostats n
thermostaat
A device that automatically responds to changes in temperature by activating a heating or cooling system to maintain the temperature at a desired setting.

therophyte /ˈthɪəɹəʊfaɪt/ therophytes n
therofyt
(biology) Any plant which survives unfavourable seasons in the form of seeds only

thesaurus /θɪˈsɔːɹəs/ thesauri thesauruses n
thesaurus synoniemenboek
A publication, traditionally in the form of a book and now often online, that provides synonyms (and sometimes antonyms and other semantic relations) for the words of a given language.

these /ðiz/ /ðiːz/ determiner
deze
deze die
plural of this

thesis /ˈθisiz/ /ˈθisɪs/ /ˈθiːsiːz/ /ˈθiːsɪs/ /ˈθɛsɪs/ theses n
proefschrift thesis scriptie
(by extension) A lengthy essay written to establish the validity of a thesis (sense 1.1), especially one submitted in order to complete the requirements for a non-doctoral degree in the US and a doctoral degree in the UK; a dissertation.
these
(rhetoric) A proposition or statement supported by arguments.

theta /ˈθeɪ.ta/ /ˈθeɪtə/ /ˈθiːtə/ [fei̯˥ tʰaː˩] thetas n
thèta
The eighth letter of the Modern Greek alphabet, ninth in Old Greek: Θ, θ.

theurgy /ˈθiːˌɜː.d͡ʒi/ /ˈθiːˌɝ.d͡ʒi/ theurgies n
theürgie
A form of magic designed to allow for worship or conjuration of, or communication with spirits or deities.

they /ðeɪ/ pronoun
zij ze
(the third-person plural nominative) A group of entities previously mentioned. [since the 1200s]
die
(the third-person singular nominative, occasionally, proscribed) A single person, previously mentioned, but typically not if previously named and identified as male or female, especially if of unknown or (since 21st century) non-binary gender. [since the 1300s]
ze
(indefinite pronoun, vague meaning) People; some people; people in general; someone, excluding the speaker.

thick /θɘk/ /θɪk/ thicker thickest adj
dik dikke
Relatively great in extent from one surface to the opposite in its smallest solid dimension.
Having a viscous consistency.
(informal) Friendly or intimate.
dik dikke gezet gezette
Heavy in build; thickset.
dicht dichte dichtopeengepakt dichtopeengepakte
Densely crowded or packed.
dicht dichte
Impenetrable to sight.
zwaar zware
Difficult to understand, or poorly articulated.
slome sloom traag van begrip
(informal) Stupid.

thick /θɘk/ /θɪk/ thicker thickest adv
dik
In a thick manner.

thick /θɘk/ /θɪk/ thicks n
vuur van de strijd
The thickest, or most active or intense, part of something.

thick and thin n
dik en dun
(idiomatic) Both good and bad times.

thick as a brick adj
plank voor het hoofd

thick skin /θɪk ˈskɪn/ n
dikke huid
(idiom) Ability to take criticism or harsh behavior without being easily offended.

thick-billed murre thick-billed murres n
kortbekzeekoet
A large auk, Uria lomvia.

thick-skinned thicker-skinned thickest-skinned adj
dikhuidig
Having a thick skin.
olifantenhuid
Not easily offended.

thicket /ˈθɪkɪt/ thickets n
kreupelhout kreupelbos struikgewas
A dense, but generally small, growth of shrubs, bushes or small trees; a copse.

thief /θif/ /θiːf/ thieves n
dief dievegge gannef
One who carries out a theft.

thigh /θaɪ/ thighs n
dij bovenbeen
The upper leg of a human, between the hip and the knee. [from 8th c.]

thighbone thighbones n
dijbeen
(skeleton) The bone that extends from the pelvis to the knee in humans; the femur.

thimble /ˈθɪmb(ə)l/ thimbles n
vingerhoed vingerhoedje
(sewing) A pitted, now usually metal, cup-shaped cap worn on the tip of a finger, which is used in sewing to push the needle through material.

thin /ˈθɪn/ thinner thinnest adj
ijl slank smal
dun
Having little thickness or extent from one surface to its opposite.
Very narrow in all diameters; having a cross section that is small in all directions.
Having little body fat or flesh; slim; slender; lean; gaunt.

thine /ðaɪn/ determiner
je jouw uw dijn
(archaic) Singular second person prevocalic possessive determiner (preconsonantal form: thy).

thine /ðaɪn/ pronoun
de dijne de jouwe de uwe
(archaic) Singular second person possessive pronoun; yours

thing /θi(ː)ŋ/ /θɪŋ/ things n
ding
That which is considered to exist as a separate entity, object, quality or concept.
(slang) A penis.
punt
(informal) The central point; the crux.

thing of nothing things of nothing n
prul prulletje

thingamajig /ˈθɪŋəməˌd͡ʒɪɡ/ thingamajigs n
dinges
(informal) Something that one does not know the name of.

thingy /ˈθɪŋi/ /ˈθɪŋiː/ thingies n
dinges
(informal) A thing (used to refer to something vaguely or when one cannot recall or does not wish to mention its name).

think /θɪŋk/ [θæŋk] v
dunken
(obsolete, _, except in methinks) To seem, to appear.
denken overdenken nadenken peinzen
(intransitive) To communicate to oneself in one's mind, to try to find a solution to a problem.
achten beschouwen zien
(intransitive) To conceive of something or someone (usually followed by of; infrequently, by on).
denken vinden beschouwen van mening zijn
(transitive) To be of opinion (that); to consider, judge, regard, or look upon (something) as.
denken geloven vermoeden
(transitive) To guess; to reckon.

think aloud v
hardop denken
(idiomatic) To utter one's thoughts.

think tank think tanks n
denktank
(idiomatic) A group of people who collectively perform research and develop reports and recommendations on topics relating to strategic planning or public policy, and which is usually funded by corporate, government, or special interests.

think the world revolves around one v
denken dat de wereld om zich draait

think through v
doordenken
To fully consider, so as to understand all the consequences of.

think up v
bedenken verzinnen
(idiomatic) To create in one’s mind; to invent.

thinkable more thinkable most thinkable adj
denkbaar
Able to be thought or imagined; conceivable.

thinker /ˈθɪŋ.kə(ɹ)/ /ˈθɪŋ.kɚ/ thinkers n
denker
One who spends time thinking, contemplating or meditating.
denker intellectueel
An intellectual, such as a philosopher or theologian.

third /tʰʊːɹd/ /t̪ɔɪd/ /θɜːd/ /θɝd/ adj
derde
The ordinal form of the cardinal number three; Coming after the second.

third /tʰʊːɹd/ /t̪ɔɪd/ /θɜːd/ /θɝd/ thirds n
derde
The person or thing in the third position.
One of three equal parts of a whole.
terts
(music) An interval consisting of the first and third notes in a scale.

third party third parties n
derde
(business, commerce) Someone not directly involved in a transaction; an entity beyond the seller (first party) and customer (second party).

third person third persons n
derde persoon
(grammar) the form of a verb used when the subject of a sentence is not the audience or the one making the statement. In English, pronouns used with the third person include he, she, it, one, they, and who.

third rail third rails n
derde rail
The electrified rail that runs beside or between train tracks to power electric trains.

third time's a charm proverb
driemaal is scheepsrecht derde keer goede keer

third wheel third wheels n
het vijfde wiel aan de wagen vijfde rad aan de wagen
(idiomatic) A person or thing that serves no useful purpose.

third-degree adj
derdegraads- van de derde graad
(of burns) An extremely severe level of damage, typically involving major scarring and damage to subcutaneous tissue as well as the epidermis.

thirst /θɜːst/ /θɝst/ thirsts n
dorst
A sensation of dryness in the throat associated with a craving for liquids, produced by deprivation of drink, or by some other cause (such as fear, excitement, etc.) which stops the secretion of the pharyngeal mucous membrane.
(figuratively) Sexual lust.

thirst-quenching more thirst-quenching most thirst-quenching adj
dorstlessend

thirsty /ˈθɜːs.ti/ /ˈθɝs.ti/ thirstier thirstiest adj
dorstig
Needing to drink.
Causing thirst; giving one a need to drink (informal).

thirteen /ˈθɜː.tiːn/ /ˈθɝ.tin/ /ˈθɝt.tin/ /ˌθɜːˈtiːn/ /ˌθɝtin/ /ˌθɝtˈtin/ numeral
dertien
The cardinal number occurring after twelve and before fourteen, represented in Roman numerals as XIII and in Arabic numerals as 13.

thirteenth /ˌθɜːˈtiːnθ/ /ˌθɝˈtiːnθ/ adj
dertiende
The ordinal form of the number thirteen.

thirties n
jaren 1930 jaren 30 jaren dertig
A decade starting with the year xx30, most usually the decade from 1930 to 1939.

thirtieth /ˈθɜːti.əθ/ /ˈθɝti.əθ/ adj
dertigste
The ordinal form of the number thirty.

thirtieth /ˈθɜːti.əθ/ /ˈθɝti.əθ/ thirtieths n
dertigste
The person or thing in the thirtieth position.
One of thirty equal parts of a whole.

thirty /ˈθɜːti/ /ˈθɝti/ [ˈθɝɾi] numeral
dertig
The cardinal number occurring after twenty-nine and before thirty-one, represented in Arabic numerals as 30.

thirty-eight numeral
achtendertig
The cardinal number immediately following thirty-seven and preceding thirty-nine.

thirty-five numeral
vijfendertig
The cardinal number immediately following thirty-four and preceding thirty-six.

thirty-four numeral
vierendertig
The cardinal number immediately following thirty-three and preceding thirty-five.

thirty-nine numeral
negenendertig
The cardinal number immediately following thirty-eight and preceding forty.

thirty-one numeral
eenendertig
The cardinal number immediately following thirty and before thirty-two; thirty plus one.

thirty-seven numeral
zevenendertig
The cardinal number occurring after thirty-six and before thirty-eight.

thirty-six /ˌθɜːtiˈsɪks/ /ˌθɝtiˈsɪks/ numeral
zesendertig
The cardinal number immediately following thirty-five and preceding thirty-seven.

thirty-three numeral
drieëndertig
The cardinal number after thirty-two and before thirty-four.

thirty-two /ˌθɜːtiˈtuː/ /ˌθɝtiˈtu/ numeral
tweeëndertig
The cardinal number after thirty-one and before thirty-three.
(Nigeria, colloquial) Teeth.

this /ðəs/ /ðɪs/ adv
zo
To the degree or extent indicated.

this /ðəs/ /ðɪs/ these determiner
deze dit
The (thing) here (used in indicating something or someone nearby).
The known (thing) (used in indicating something or someone just mentioned).

this /ðəs/ /ðɪs/ pronoun
deze dit
The thing, item, etc. being indicated.

this and that pronoun
ditjes-en-datjes
Various unspecified things.

this time n
ditmaal
On this occasion (as opposed to last time or next time).

this year adv
dit jaar
The current year. (This entry is a translation hub.)

thistle /θɪsl̩/ thistles n
distel
This plant seen as the national emblem of Scotland.

thither /ˈðɪðə/ /ˈðɪðɚ/ /ˈθɪðə/ /ˈθɪðɚ/ adv
aldaar daarheen derwaarts
(chiefly, literary, or, law, archaic) To that place.

thole /θoʊl/ /θəʊl/ tholes n
dol
A pin in the side of a boat which acts as a fulcrum for the oars.

thong /θɑŋ/ /θɒŋ/ /θɔŋ/ thongs n
slipper
(usually, in the plural, Australia) An item of footwear, usually of rubber, secured by two straps which join to pass between the big toe and its neighbour.

thoracic vertebra thoracic vertebrae thoracic vertebras n
borstwervel
(anatomy) Any of the twelve vertebrae in the chest region of the spine.

thorax /ˈθɔɹæks/ thoraces thoraxes n
borstkas borst
(anatomy) The region of the mammalian body between the neck and abdomen as well as the cavity containing the heart and lungs.
borststuk
(entomology, and, arachnology) The middle of three distinct divisions in an insect, crustacean or arachnid body to which the legs are attached.

thorium /ˈθɔːɹiəm/ thoriums n
thorium
A chemical element (symbol Th) with atomic number 90: a weakly radioactive, malleable, moderately hard silvery metal that tarnishes black when exposed to air.

thorn /θoɹn/ /θɔːn/ /θɔːɹn/ [θo̞ɹn] thorns n
doorn
(botany) A sharp protective spine of a plant.

thorn in someone's side thorns in someone's side n
doorn in het oog luis in de pels
(idiomatic) A persistent annoyance.

thornbush thornbushes n
doornbos doornstruik
Any of many thorny or spiny shrubs and bushes.

thorough /ˈθɜɹoʊ/ /ˈθʌɹoʊ/ /ˈθʌɹə/ thorougher thoroughest adj
gedegen
grondig diepgaand
Painstaking and careful not to miss or omit any detail.

thoroughfare /ˈθʌɹəfɛː/ thoroughfares n
doorgang passage
(now, _, rare, _, except in certain set phrases) A passage; a way through.
doorgaande weg doorgangsweg verkeersader
A road open at both ends or connecting one area with another; a highway or main street.
vaarweg vaarwater waterweg
An unobstructed waterway allowing passage for ships.

thoroughgoing /-ɹoʊ/ /ˈθʌɹəˌɡoʊɪŋ/ /ˈθʌɹəˌɡəʊɪŋ/ more thoroughgoing most thoroughgoing adj
ingrijpend
With great attention to detail; complete, thorough.

thoroughly /ˈθɜɹ.ə.li/ /ˈθʌɹ.ə.li/ more thoroughly most thoroughly adv
door en door grondig volledig
In a thorough or complete manner.

thorp /θɔɹp/ /θɔːp/ thorps n
dorp
(archaic, now, chiefly, _, in, _, placenames) A group of houses standing together in the country; a hamlet; a village.

those /ðoʊz/ /ðəʊz/ determiner
die
plural of that

thou /ðaʊ/ /ðuː/ ye pronoun
jij gij
(archaic, dialectal, literary, religion, or humorous) . [chiefly up to early 17th c.]

thou /ðaʊ/ v
tutoyeren jijen jouen
(transitive) To address (a person) using the pronoun thou, especially as an expression of contempt or familiarity.
tutoyeren
(intransitive) To use the word thou.

though /ðoʊ/ /ðəʊ/ adv
echter
(conjunctive) Despite that; however.

though /ðoʊ/ /ðəʊ/ conjunction
hoewel
Despite the fact that; although.

thought /θoːt/ /θɑt/ /θɒt/ /θɔt/ /θɔːt/ thoughts n
gedachte idee
(countable) Representation created in the mind without the use of one's faculties of vision, sound, smell, touch, or taste; an instance of thinking.

thoughtcrime /ˈθɔːtˌkɹaɪm/ thoughtcrimes n
gedachtemisdaad
A crime committed by having unorthodox, unofficial, controversial or socially unacceptable thoughts.

thoughtful /ˈθɑtfəl/ /ˈθɔtfəl/ /ˈθɔːtfəl/ /ˈθɔːtfʊl/ more thoughtful most thoughtful adj
voorkomend
Demonstrating thought or careful consideration.
Demonstrating kindness or consideration for others.

thousand /ˈθaʊz(ə)n(d)/ /ˈθaʊz(ə)nd/ [ˈθaʊ̯zn̩d] thousands numeral
duizend
A numerical value equal to 1,000 = 10 × 100 = 103 (1 E+3 exactly—in scientific E notation.)

thousandth /ˈθaʊzəndtθ/ /ˈθaʊzəndð/ /ˈθaʊzəntθ/ /ˈθaʊzənð/ /ˈθaʊzənθ/ adj
duizendste
last in order of a series of a thousand; next after the nine hundred and ninety-ninth.

thrall /θɹɑl/ /θɹɔl/ /θɹɔːl/ thralls n
lijfeigene slaaf
One who is enslaved or under mind control.

thrash /θɹæʃ/ v
afranselen
To beat mercilessly.

thrash metal /ˈθɹæʃ ˌmɛtəl/ n
thrashmetal
A heavy and intense form of heavy metal music with a focus on speed, technical precision, alternate picking, and extended guitar solos, and often having aggressive lyrics.

thread /θɹɛd/ [θɾ̪̊ɛd] threads n
rode draad
draad garen
A long, thin and flexible form of material, generally with a round cross-section, used in sewing, weaving or in the construction of string.
thread
(computing) A unit of execution, lighter in weight than a process, usually sharing memory and other resources with other threads executing concurrently.
draad onderwerp topic
(Internet) A series of messages, generally grouped by subject, in which all messages except the first are replies to previous messages in the thread.

thread /θɹɛd/ [θɾ̪̊ɛd] v
bedraden vessemen
(transitive) To put thread through.
passeren voorbij gaan
(transitive) To pass (through a narrow constriction or around a series of obstacles).
To screw on; to fit the threads of a nut on a bolt.

threadbare /-bɛː/ /ˈθɹɛdbɛə/ /ˈθɹɛdˌbɛ(ə)ɹ/ more threadbare most threadbare adj
versleten
Of cloth, clothing, furnishings, etc.: frayed and worn to an extent that the nap is damaged and the warp and weft threads show; shabby, worn-out.

threat /ˈtɹɛt/ /ˈθɹet/ /θɹɛt/ threats n
bedreiging
An expression of intent to injure or punish another.
An indication of potential or imminent danger.

threaten /ˈθɹɛt.n̩/ v
bedreigen dreigen
To make a threat against someone; to use threats.
bedreigen
To menace, or be dangerous.

threatened /ˈθɹɛt.n̩d/ more threatened most threatened adj
bedreigd
(ecology, of an organism) At risk of becoming endangered in the near future.

three /fɹiː/ /θɹiː/ [t̪ɾ̪̊iː] [θɹi] [θɹ̥i] [θɹ̥ɪi] [θɾ̪̊i] [θɾ̪̊iː] [θɾ̪̊ɪi] threes n
drie
The digit/figure 3.

three /fɹiː/ /θɹiː/ [t̪ɾ̪̊iː] [θɹi] [θɹ̥i] [θɹ̥ɪi] [θɾ̪̊i] [θɾ̪̊iː] [θɾ̪̊ɪi] numeral
drie
A numerical value after two and before four. Represented in Arabic digits as 3; this many dots (•••).
trits
Describing a set or group with three elements.

three days ago adv
eereergisteren
(This entry is a translation hub.)

three hundred /ˈθɹiː ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ /ˈθɹiː ˈhʌn.dɹɪd/ numeral
driehonderd
The cardinal number occurring after two hundred ninety-nine and before three hundred one, represented in Arabic numerals as 300.

three poisons pn
drie vergiften
(Buddhism) The three root kleshas of Moha (delusion and confusion), Raga (greed and sensual attachment) and Dvesha (aversion and hate), which are considered to be innate in a being.

three-dimensional more three-dimensional most three-dimensional adj
driedimensionaal
(not comparable) Existing in three dimensions.

three-headed /ˈθɹiːˌhɛdəd/ adj
driekoppig
Having three heads.

three-legged /ˈθɹiːlɛɡd/ /θɹiːˈlɛɡɪd/ adj
driebenig
having three legs

three-piece suit three-piece suits n
driedelig pak
A suit consisting of matching jacket, trousers, and waistcoat.

three-pointer three-pointers n
driepunter
(basketball) A three-point shot; a basket made from beyond the three-point line.

three-quarters /θɹiˈk(w)ɔɹtɚz/ /θɹiːˈkwɔːtəz/ n
driekwart drievierde
Three of four equal parts (3/4, ¾, 0.75).

threefoldness n
drievoudigheid
The property of being threefold.

threesome /ˈθɹiːsəm/ threesomes n
drietal trio
A group of three people or things.
trio triootje
An instance of sexual activity involving three people.

thresh /θɹɛʃ/ v
dorsen
(transitive, agriculture) To separate the grain from the straw or husks (chaff) by mechanical beating, with a flail or machinery, or by driving animals over them.

thresher /ˈθɹɛʃə(ɹ)/ threshers n
vlegel
(agriculture, historical) A now-obsolete hand tool for threshing, also called a flail.
dorsmachine
(agriculture) A modern farm machine for threshing grain, now a part of combine harvesters rather than a separate implement.

threshing threshings n
dors
The process by which something is threshed.

threshing floor threshing floors n
dorsvloer
The floor of a threshing house or similar area where grain is threshed.

threshold /ˈθɹɛʃ(h)oʊld/ /ˈθɹɛʃ(h)əʊld/ [ˈθɹɛʃ(h)ɒʊɫd] thresholds n
drempel dorpel
The lowermost part of a doorway that one crosses to enter; a sill.
drempelwaarde
(engineering) The quantitative point at which an action is triggered, especially a lower limit.

threshold effect threshold effects n
drempeleffect

thrice /θɹaɪs/ [θɾ̪̊äɪs] [θɾ̪̊ɑɪs] adv
driemaal driewerf
(dated) Three times.

thrift /θɹɪft/ thrifts n
zuinigheid
(uncountable) The characteristic of using a minimum of something (especially money).
Armeria Engels gras
(countable) Any of various plants of the genus Armeria, particularly Armeria maritima.

thrift shop thrift shops n
kringloopwinkel
(US) A shop which sells mainly used goods (especially clothes) at low prices.

thrill /θɹɪl/ [t̪ɾ̪̊ɪl] [θɹ̥ɪɫ] [θɾ̪̊ɪl] [θɾ̪̊ɪɫ] thrills n
trilling siddering
A trembling or quivering, especially one caused by emotion.
siddering
A cause of sudden excitement; a kick.
(medicine) A slight quivering of the heart that accompanies a cardiac murmur.

thrill /θɹɪl/ [t̪ɾ̪̊ɪl] [θɹ̥ɪɫ] [θɾ̪̊ɪl] [θɾ̪̊ɪɫ] v
opwinden
(ergative) To suddenly excite someone, or to give someone great pleasure; to (figuratively) electrify; to experience such a sensation.
sidderen trillen
(ergative) To (cause something to) tremble or quiver.

thriller /ˈθɹɪlə/ /ˈθɹɪlɚ/ thrillers n
thriller
(film, literature) A suspenseful, sensational genre of story, book, play or film.

thring v
dringen

thrive /θɹaɪv/ v
gedijen
To grow or increase stature; to grow vigorously or luxuriantly, to flourish.

throat /ˈθɹoʊt/ /ˈθɹəʊt/ throats n
keel
The gullet or windpipe.
The part of a chimney between the gathering, or portion of the funnel which contracts in ascending, and the flue.
hals
A narrow opening in a vessel.

throatless shear throatless shears n
hefboomplaatschaar hefboomschaar

throb /θɹɒb/ throbs n
geklop
A beating, vibration or palpitation.

throb /θɹɒb/ v
bonzen kloppen
(intransitive) To pound or beat rapidly or violently.
trillen vibreren
(intransitive) To vibrate or pulsate with a steady rhythm.

throe /θɹoʊ/ /θɹəʊ/ throes n
stuiptrekking
A severe pang or spasm of pain, especially one experienced when the uterus contracts during childbirth, or when a person is about to die.

thrombocytopenia thrombocytopenias n
trombocytopenie
(hematology) An abnormally low number of platelets in the blood.

thrombosis /θɹɑmˈboʊsɪs/ /θɹɒmˈbəʊsɪs/ thromboses n
trombose
(pathology) The formation of thrombi in the blood vessels of a living organism, causing obstruction of the circulation.

thrombus thrombi n
trombose
(hematology, pathology) A blood clot formed from platelets and other elements that forms in a blood vessel in a living organism, and causes thrombosis or obstruction of the vessel at its point of formation or travel to other areas of the body.

throne [tɹoʊn] [θɹoʊn] [θɹəʊn] thrones n
troon gemak
(euphemism) A seat used for urination or defecation, such as a chamber pot, toilet, or the seat of an outhouse.
troon
(Christianity) A member of an order of angels ranked above dominions and below cherubim.

throne room throne rooms n
troonzaal
A room used for formal public audiences by a monarch.

throng /θɹɑŋ/ /θɹɒŋ/ /θɹɔŋ/ throngs n
drukte massa menigte
A group of people crowded or gathered closely together.
zwerm
A group of things; a host or swarm.

throng /θɹɑŋ/ /θɹɒŋ/ /θɹɔŋ/ v
samenstromen
(transitive) To crowd into a place, especially to fill it.
vergaderen
(intransitive) To congregate.

throttle /ˈθɹɑ.tl̩/ /ˈθɹɑ.təl/ /ˈθɹɒt.l̩/ /ˈθɹɔ.təl/ v
wurgen
(intransitive) To have the throat obstructed so as to be in danger of suffocation; to choke; to suffocate.

through /θɹu/ /θɹuː/ [θɾ̪̊ɵʉ] [θɾ̪̊ʊu] throughs n
doorheen
A large slab of stone laid in a dry-stone wall from one side to the other; a perpend.

through /θɹu/ /θɹuː/ [θɾ̪̊ɵʉ] [θɾ̪̊ʊu] preposition
door
From one side of an opening to the other.
Entering, then later leaving.
Surrounded by (while moving).
By means of.

through and through adv
door en door
Completely; entirely; fundamentally.

throughout /θɹaʊt/ /θɹuˈʌʊt/ /θɹuːˈaʊt/ adv
overal
In every part; everywhere.

throw /θɹoʊ/ /θɹəʊ/ [θɾ̪̊oʊ] [θɾ̪̊əʊ] throws n
worp gooi
The flight of a thrown object.
verplaatsing
A distance travelled; displacement.
foulard sprei
A piece of fabric used to cover a bed, sofa or other soft furnishing.

throw /θɹoʊ/ /θɹəʊ/ [θɾ̪̊oʊ] [θɾ̪̊əʊ] v
afwerpen
(transitive) To eject or cause to fall off.
omgooien
(transitive) To move to another position or condition; to displace.
kleien
(transitive, ceramics) To make (a pot) by shaping clay as it turns on a wheel.
gooien werpen smijten
To twist two or more filaments of (silk, etc.) so as to form one thread; to twist together, as singles, in a direction contrary to the twist of the singles themselves; sometimes applied to the whole class of operations by which silk is prepared for the weaver.

throw away v
weggooien
(transitive) To discard (trash, garbage, or the like), to toss out, to put in the trash.

throw down the gauntlet v
iemand uitdagen
(idiomatic) To issue a challenge.

throw in the towel v
de handdoek in de ring werpen
(idiomatic) To quit; to give up.

throw money away v
geld over de balk gooien geld over de balk smijten

throw out /ˈθɹəʊ ˌaʊt/ /ˌθɹəʊ ˈaʊt/ v
eruit gooien
(idiomatic) To dismiss or expel someone from any longer performing duty or attending somewhere.

throw the baby out with the bathwater /θɹoʊ ðə ˈbeɪbi aʊt wɪθ ðə ˈbæθwɔtɚ/ /θɹəʊ ðə ˈbeɪbi aʊt wɪð ðə ˈbɑːθwɔːtə(ɹ)/ v
het kind met het badwater weggooien
(idiomatic) To discard, especially inadvertently, something valuable while in the process of removing or rejecting something unwanted.

throw-in throw-ins n
ingooi
(Australian rules football) A throw of the ball back into play by the boundary umpire. The umpire faces away from the players and throws it in over his or her shoulder (so as to clearly not favour either side by where exactly it's thrown).

throwing stick throwing sticks n
werphout
A simple weapon consisting of a stick (often curved) that is thrown, often so that it spins in flight; an early type of boomerang. [from 19th c.]

thrush /θɹʌʃ/ thrushes n
spruw
lijster
Any of numerous species of songbirds of the cosmopolitan family Turdidae, such as the song thrush, mistle thrush, bluebird, and American robin.

thrush nightingale thrush nightingales n
noordse nachtegaal
Luscinia luscinia, a small passerine bird related to the common nightingale.

thrust /θɹʌst/ thrusts n
steek
(fencing) An attack made by moving the sword parallel to its length and landing with the point.
steek stoot
A push, stab, or lunge forward (the act thereof.)
druk stuwkracht
The force generated by propulsion, as in a jet engine.

thrust /θɹʌst/ v
vooruitstuwen
(intransitive) To make advance with force.
opdringen
(transitive) To force something upon someone.

thug /ʈʰəɡ/ /θʌɡ/ thugs n
schoelie schurk
Someone with an intimidating and unseemly appearance and mannerisms, who treats others violently and roughly, often for hire.

thulium /ˈθjuːliəm/ /ˈθuːliəm/ n
thulium
A metallic chemical element (symbol Tm) with atomic number 69: a fairly soft, easily workable metal with a bright silvery-gray lustre.

thumb /θʌm/ thumbs n
duim
The short thick digit of the hand that for humans has the most mobility and can be made to oppose (moved to touch) all of the other fingers.

thumb one's nose v
een lange neus maken
To place a thumb upon the tip of the nose, typically with the fingers spread and while simultaneously wiggling one's fingers, in a gesture of disrespect.

thumbnail /ˈθʌm.neɪl/ thumbnails n
duimnagel
The fingernail on the thumb.

thumbtack /ˈθʌm.tæk/ thumbtacks n
punaise duimspijker
(North America) A small nail-like tack with a slightly rounded head that can be pressed into place with light pressure from the thumb; used for hanging light articles on a wall or noticeboard.

thump /θʌmp/ thumps n
bons dof
The sound of such a blow; a thud.

thunder /ˈθʌndə/ /ˈθʌndɚ/ thunders n
donder gedonder
The loud rumbling, cracking, or crashing sound caused by expansion of rapidly heated air around a lightning bolt.
gedonder gerommel
A deep, rumbling noise resembling thunder.

thunder /ˈθʌndə/ /ˈθʌndɚ/ v
donderen
(intransitive) To make a noise like thunder.
overdonderen
(intransitive, transitive) To say (something) with a loud, threatening voice.

thunder god thunder gods n
Donar
A god associated with thunder.

thunderbird /ˈθʌndə.bɜːd/ /ˈθʌndɚ.bɝd/ thunderbirds n
dondervogel
(mythology) A mythological bird, often associated with stormy weather, especially in various indigenous North American mythologies.

thunderbolt /ˈθʌndə(ɹ)ˌboʊlt/ thunderbolts n
bliksemstraal donderslag donderstraal
A flash of lightning accompanied by a crash of thunder.

thunderstorm /ˈθʌn.dəˌstɔːm/ /ˈθʌn.dɚˌstɔɹm/ thunderstorms n
onweer
A storm consisting of thunder and lightning produced by a cumulonimbus, usually accompanied with heavy rain, wind, and sometimes hail; and in rarer cases sleet, freezing rain, or snow.

thus /ˈðʌs/ adv
zo alzo aldus waardoor
(manner) In this way or manner.
aldus bijgevolg
(conjunctive) As a result.

thus far adv
dusverre
So far, hitherto.

thwart /θwɔɹt/ /θwɔːt/ v
dwarsbomen
(transitive) To cause to fail; to frustrate, to prevent.

thy /ðaɪ/ determiner
je
(archaic, dialectal, literary) : that which belongs to thee; which belongs to you (singular).

thyme /taɪm/ thymes n
tijm
Any plant of the labiate genus Thymus, such as the garden thyme, Thymus vulgaris, a warm, pungent aromatic, that is much used to give a relish to seasoning and soups.

thymus /ˈθaɪməs/ thymi thymuses n
thymus zwezerik
(anatomy, immunology) A ductless gland, consisting mainly of lymphatic tissue, located behind the top of the breastbone. It is most active during puberty, after which it shrinks in size. It plays an important role in the development of the immune system and produces lymphocytes.

thyratron thyratrons n
thyratron
(electronics) Any of several types of thermoelectric valve once used as a high-speed switch

thyristor thyristors n
thyristor
(electronics) A semiconductor diode having an extra "gate" terminal to switch it on.

thyroid gland thyroid glands n
schildklier
(anatomy) A large butterfly-shaped endocrine gland situated on the front of the neck that produces various hormones.

thyroiditis thyroidites thyroiditides thyroiditises n
schildklierontsteking
(pathology) Inflammation of the thyroid gland.

thyrsus /ˈθɚsəs/ /ˈθɜːsəs/ thyrsi n
thyrsus
A staff topped with a conical ornament, carried by Bacchus or his followers.

tic /tɪk/ tics n
tic
(neurology) A sudden, nonrhythmic motor movement or vocalization.
(by extension) Something that is done or produced habitually or characteristically.

tic-tac-toe n
boter, kaas en eieren kruisje-rondje
(games) A game in which two players take turns placing circles and crosses on a 3x3 grid and attempt to obtain three of the same symbols in a straight line.

tick /tɪk/ ticks n
teek
A tiny woodland arachnid of the suborder Ixodida.
getik
A relatively quiet but sharp sound generally made repeatedly by moving machinery.
vinkje vink
A mark on any scale of measurement; a unit of measurement.
(Australian, NZ, British, Irish) A mark (✓) made to indicate agreement, correctness or acknowledgement.
tijk
A sheet that wraps around a mattress; the cover of a mattress, containing the filling.
tel
(colloquial) A short period of time, particularly a second.

tick /tɪk/ v
tikken
To make a clicking noise similar to the movement of the hands in an analog clock.
aankruisen aanvinken afvinken
To make a tick or checkmark.

tick bite tick bites n
tekenbeet

tick-borne encephalitis n
TBE tekenencefalitis
(pathology) A viral infectious disease of the central nervous system borne by ticks, which most often manifests as meningitis, encephalitis, or meningoencephalitis.

ticket /ˈtɪkət/ /ˈtɪkɪt/ tickets n
kaartje ticket
A pass entitling the holder to admission to a show, concert, etc.
A pass entitling the holder to board a train, a bus, a plane, or other means of transportation
kaartje ticket bekeuring
A citation for a traffic violation.

tickle /ˈtɪkl̩/ v
kietelen kriebelen
(transitive) To touch repeatedly or stroke delicately in a manner which causes laughter, pleasure and twitching.
(transitive) To unexpectedly touch or stroke delicately in a manner which causes displeasure or withdrawal.

ticklish /ˈtɪk(ə)lɪʃ/ more ticklish most ticklish adj
kietelig
Sensitive or susceptible to being tickled.
netelig
Touchy, sensitive, or delicate.

tidal range tidal ranges n
getijdenverschil

tidal wave /ˈtaɪdəlweɪv/ tidal waves n
vloedgolf
A large and sudden rise and fall in the tide.
(proscribed) A large, sudden inundation of water from the storm surge, or waves of that surge; a sudden surge of river water.
vloedgolf tsunami
(proscribed) A large, sudden, and disastrous wave of water caused by a tremendous disturbance in the ocean; a tsunami. (See Usage notes below.)
golf
(archaic) A crest of ocean water; a wave.
(oceanography) A crest of ocean water resulting from tidal forces.

tiddlywinks /ˈtɪdliˌwɪŋks/ /ˈtɪdlɪ-/ /ˈtɪdəlɪwɪŋks/ n
vlooienspel
(also, attributively) A competitive game in which the objective is to flick as many small discs (each called a tiddlywink or wink) as possible into a container (the pot) by pressing on their edges with a larger disc (a shooter or squidger), causing them to jump up from the surface on which they are placed.

tide /taɪd/ [tʰaːd] [tʰɑe̯d] tides n
getijde tij
The periodic change of the sea level, particularly when caused by the gravitational influence of the sun and the moon.
getijde
(chronology, obsolete, except in liturgy) Time, notably anniversary, period or season linked to an ecclesiastical feast.

tide /taɪd/ [tʰaːd] [tʰɑe̯d] v
met de vloed meevoeren met het getij meevoeren
(transitive) To cause to float with the tide; to drive or carry with the tide or stream.

tidiness tidinesses n
netheid zindelijkheid
The quality of being tidy.

tiding /ˈtaɪdɪŋ/ tidings n
kond
(archaic, or, literary, usually, in the plural) news; new information

tidy /ˈtaɪdi/ tidier tidiest adj
net proper rein
Arranged neatly and in order.

tidy /ˈtaɪdi/ v
opruimen schoonmaken
To make tidy; to neaten.

tie /taɪ/ ties n
gelijke stand
A necktie (item of clothing consisting of a strip of cloth tied around the neck). See also bow tie, black tie.
boog
(music) A curved line connecting two notes of the same pitch denoting that they should be played as a single note with the combined length of both notes.

tie /taɪ/ v
binden knopen strikken vastknopen
(transitive) To attach or fasten (one thing to another) by string or the like.

tie clip tie clips n
dasspeld
A clip used to fasten the front and back parts of a tie.

tie up v
vastbinden
To secure with rope, string, etc.

tier /ˈtɪə/ /ˈtɪɚ/ tiers n
rang laag
A row or range, especially one at a higher or lower level than another.

tiercel /ˈtɜː(ɹ)səl/ tiercels n
tersel
(falconry) A male hawk or falcon.

tiger /ˈtaɪɡə/ /ˈtaɪɡɚ/ [ˈtʌɪɡɚ] n
tijger
Panthera tigris, a large predatory mammal of the cat family, indigenous to Asia.

tiger lily tiger lilies n
tijgerlelie
A bulbous flowering plant, Lilium lancifolium, with a large spectacular flower and an edible bulb.

tiger shark tiger sharks n
tijgerhaai
A large shark, Galeocerdo cuvier, of wide warm-water distribution, that hunts alone and has dark stripes across its back.

tight /taɪt/ tighter tightest adj
strak
Firmly held together; compact; not loose or open.
dicht
(slang, vulgar, of either a woman's anus or her vagina) still intact due to her still being a virgin.

tighten /ˈtaɪ.tən/ [ˈtʰaɪ̯tn̩] [ˈtʰaɪ̯ʔn̩] v
aandraaien strakker doen strakker maken
(transitive) To make tighter.

tighten one's belt v
de broekriem aanhalen
(figuratively) To be more frugal; to make difficult economic savings due to a lowering of expected income.

tightrope walker tightrope walkers n
koorddanser
An acrobat who practices tightrope walking.

tights /taɪts/ n
collant
A close-fitting, sheer or non-sheer skin-tight garment worn principally by women and girls that covers the body completely from the waist down, usually including the feet.
(dance) A similar, non-sheer garment worn by dancers of either sex, especially by ballet dancers.

tigress /ˈtaɪ.ɡɹəs/ /ˈtaɪ.ɡɹɪs/ tiger tigresses n
tijgerin
A female tiger; a she-tiger.

tilde /ˈtɪldi/ /ˈtɪldə/ tildes n
tilde
A diacritical mark (˜) placed above a letter to modify its pronunciation, such as by palatalization in Spanish words or nasalization in Portuguese words.
The grapheme of character ~.

tile /taɪl/ /ˈtaɪ.əl/ tiles n
dakpan tegel pan muurtegel vloertegel
A regularly-shaped slab of clay or other material, affixed to cover or decorate a surface, as in a roof-tile, glazed tile, stove tile, carpet tile, etc.

tile /taɪl/ /ˈtaɪ.əl/ v
betegelen tegelen
(transitive) To cover with tiles.

tiler tilers n
tegelzetter
A person who sets tiles.

tilery tileries n
tegelbakkerij
A place where tiles are manufactured.

tiling /ˈtaɪlɪŋ/ tilings n
betegeling

till /tɪl/ conjunction
totdat
Until, until the time that.

till /tɪl/ tills n
kassa
A cash register.
kassalade
A removable box within a cash register containing the money.

till /tɪl/ preposition
tot
Until; to, up to; as late as (a given time).

till /tɪl/ v
ploegen bebouwen bewerken
(transitive) To work or cultivate or plough (soil); to prepare for growing vegetation and crops.

till death do us part adv
tot de dood ons scheidt
(duration, idiomatic) Until death separates us; a common phrase said between the bride and the groom at a Christian wedding, indicating commitment to their union.

tiller /ˈtɪlə/ tillers n
boer landman
A person who tills; a farmer.
graafmachine
A machine that mechanically tills the soil.
helmstok
(nautical) The handle of the rudder which the helmsman holds to steer the boat, a piece of wood or metal extending forward from the rudder over or through the transom. Generally attached at the top of the rudder.

tiller extension tiller extensions n
joystick
(nautical) An attachment to the tiller that enables the helmsman to steer from further forward on the boat.

tilt /tɪlt/ v
kantelen
(transitive) To slope or incline (something); to slant. [1590]

timber /ˈtɪmbə/ /ˈtɪmbɚ/ [ˈtɪˑmˌbəː] [ˈtɪˑmˌbɚː] interjection
onderuit van onderen
Used by loggers to warn others that a tree being felled is falling.

timber /ˈtɪmbə/ /ˈtɪmbɚ/ [ˈtɪˑmˌbəː] [ˈtɪˑmˌbɚː] timbers n
hout kaphout
(uncountable) Trees in a forest regarded as a source of wood.
hout timmerhout
(outside, North America, uncountable) Wood that has been pre-cut and is ready for use in construction.
balk dakbalk
(countable) A heavy wooden beam, generally a whole log that has been squared off and used to provide heavy support for something such as a roof.

timbre /tɛ̃bɹ(ə)/ /ˈtæm.bə/ /ˈtæm.bɚ/ /ˈtɪm.bə/ /ˈtɪm.bɚ/ timbres n
timbre klankkleur
The quality of a sound independent of its pitch and volume.

time /taɪm/ /tɑɪm/ /tɜːm/ [tʰaɪ̯m] [tʰɑe̯m] times n
tijd
(uncountable) The inevitable progression into the future with the passing of present and past events.
(uncountable, with possessive) A person's youth or young adulthood, as opposed to the present day.
(countable) A particular moment or hour; the appropriate moment or hour for something (especially with prepositional phrase or imperfect subjunctive).
(uncountable) The duration of time of a given day that has passed; the moment, as indicated by a clock or similar device.
(countable) The measurement under some system of region of day or moment.
tijd keer tijdstip tijdperk duur
(countable) A measurement of a quantity of time; a numerical or general indication of a length of progression.
keer maal
(countable) An instance or occurrence.

time /taɪm/ /tɑɪm/ /tɜːm/ [tʰaɪ̯m] [tʰɑe̯m] v
chronometreren klokken timen
To regulate as to time; to accompany, or agree with, in time of movement.

time after time adv
keer op keer
Again and again; repeatedly; every time; always.

time and again adv
keer op keer
Often; repeatedly.

time bomb time bombs n
tijdbom
A bomb that has a mechanism such that detonation can be preset to a particular time.
(metaphorically) A situation that threatens to have disastrous consequences at some future time.

time capsule time capsules n
tijdcapsule
A sealed container, buried at a specific location, that contains records of contemporary life, to be rediscovered in the distant future.

time clock time clocks n
prikklok
A device that records, on (digital or paper) timecards, the times when employees begin and finish work.

time deposit time deposits n
deposito spaardeposito termijndeposito
(banking) A deposit in a bank that cannot be withdrawn before a specified date.

time difference time differences n
tijdsverschil
The difference between one measurement of time and another; the length of a time interval.

time flies phraseologicalUnit
de tijd vliegt
(idiomatic) Time passes quickly.

time heals all wounds proverb
de tijd heelt alle wonden
Negative feelings eventually fade away.

time is money proverb
tijd is geld
Money is wasted (in lost wages, missed opportunities, etc.) when a person's time is not used productively; time is valuable and should not be wasted.

time machine time machines n
tijdmachine
(chiefly, science fiction) A hypothetical device used to travel into the past or the future.

time management n
tijdmanagement tijdsbeheer timemanagement
The management of time in order to make the most of it.

time of departure times of departure n
vertrektijd
The time when an airplane or other public conveyance is scheduled to depart.

time off n
vrije dagen
(idiomatic, business, human resources) A period of time where one is not required to work.

time scale time scales n
tijdschaal
A series of events used as a rough measure of duration.

time signature time signatures n
maatsoort
(music) A symbol or numerical sign placed on a stave to indicate the meter; in the case of a numerical time signature, the numerator is the number of beats per bar, the denominator represents the value of each beat

time travel n
tijdreis
(chiefly, science fiction) Travel to the past or the future, typically by means of a time machine or a wormhole.

time trial time trials n
tijdrit
(cycling, motor racing) An unpaced race in which riders or teams leaving at regular intervals are timed over a preset course or distance, the winner being the rider or team to finish in the fastest time.

time will tell phraseologicalUnit
de tijd zal 't leren de tijd zal het leren
(idiomatic) Events and outcomes cannot be known beforehand.

time zone time zones n
tijdzone
A range of longitudes where a common standard time is used.

time-consuming more time-consuming most time-consuming adj
tijdrovend
Using significant amounts of time, especially in an unwanted and sometimes unwarranted manner.

time-share v
timesharen
(transitive) To own or lease (a property) by time-sharing.
(transitive, computing) To use (a computer or communications band) by time-sharing.

time-traveller time-travellers n
tijdreiziger
One who engages in time travel.

timeline /ˈtaɪmˌlaɪn/ timelines n
tijdlijn
A graphical representation of a chronological sequence of events (past or future); a chronology.

timeliness timelinesses n
stiptheid
The state of being timely.

timely /ˈtaɪmli/ timelier timeliest adj
actueel tijdig
Done at the proper time or within the proper time limits; prompt.
tijdig
Happening or appearing at the proper time.

timer /ˈtaɪmɚ/ timers n
eierwekker timer
A device used to measure amounts of time.

times /taɪmz/ /tɑemz/ /tɜːmz/ preposition
keer maal
(mathematics) multiplied by

timeslot timeslots n
tijdblok tijdslot tijdvenster

timestamp /ˈtaɪmˌstæmp/ timestamps n
tijdsaanduiding tijdstempel
(especially, computing) A variable containing the date and time at which an event occurred, often included in a log to track the sequence of events.

timestamp /ˈtaɪmˌstæmp/ v
meten
(transitive, especially, computing) To record the date and time of (an event, etc).

timetable /ˈtaɪmˌteɪbəl/ timetables n
lesrooster dienstregeling rooster
A tabular schedule of events with the times at which they occur, especially times of arrivals and departures.

timid /ˈtɪmɪd/ timider timidest adj
bedeesd schroomvallig timide schuchter
Lacking in courage or confidence.

timing /ˈtaɪmɪŋ/ timings n
timing
(countable, uncountable) The time when something happens.

timorous /ˈtɪməɹəs/ /ˈtɪmɹəs/ more timorous most timorous adj
angstig schuw verlegen
Fearful; afraid; timid.

timothy /ˈtɪməθi/ timothies n
doddegras
Other species of genus Phleum.

timpani /ˈtɪmpəni/ timpanis n
pauk
(musical instruments) The set of precision kettledrums in an orchestra.

tin /tɪn/ [tʰɪn] adj
tinnen
Made of tin.

tin /tɪn/ [tʰɪn] tins n
tin
(uncountable) A malleable, ductile, metallic element, resistant to corrosion, with atomic number 50 and symbol Sn.
blik conservenblik
(NZ, AU, South African, Irish, British, countable) An airtight container, made of tin or another metal, used to preserve food, or hold a liquid or some other product.
bakvorm taartvorm
(countable) A metal pan used for baking, roasting, etc.

tin /tɪn/ [tʰɪn] v
inblikken conserveren
(transitive) To place into a metal can (ie. a tin; be it tin, steel, aluminum) in order to preserve.
vertinnen
(transitive) To cover with tin.
To coat with solder, in order to consolidate braided wire, so as to make contact with all strands and reduce fragility of the fraying wire
To coat with solder, in preparation for soldering, to ensure a good solder joint

tin snips n
blikschaar

tincture /ˈtɪŋ(k)tʃə/ /ˈtɪŋ(k)t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈtɪŋktjʊə/ tinctures n
tinctuur
(pharmacy) A medicine consisting of one or more substances dissolved in ethanol or some other solvent.

tinderbox tinderboxes n
tondeldoos
(historical) A small container containing flint, steel, and tinder (dry, finely-divided fibrous matter), once used to help kindle a fire.

tine /taɪn/ tines n
punt
A spike or point on an implement or tool, especially a prong of a fork or a tooth of a comb.

tinge /tɪnd͡ʒ/ tinges n
tintje
A small added amount of colour; (by extension) a small added amount of some other thing.
ondertoon schakering
The degree of vividness of a colour; hue, shade, tint.

tinge /tɪnd͡ʒ/ v
tinten lichtjes kleuren
(transitive) To add a small amount of colour; to tint; (by extension) to add a small amount of some other thing.

tingle /ˈtɪŋɡəl/ v
kriebelen tintelen
(transitive) To cause to feel a prickling or mildly stinging sensation.
rinkelen tinkelen
(transitive) To cause to ring, to tinkle.

tingling tinglings n
tinteling
A tingling sensation; pins and needles.

tinker /ˈtɪŋkə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɪŋkɚ/ v
klussen prutsen knutselen sleutelen
(ambitransitive) To fiddle with something in an attempt to fix, mend or improve it, especially in an experimental or unskilled manner.

tinnitus /tɪˈnaɪ.təs/ /ˈtɪn.ə.təs/ /ˈtɪn.ɪ.təs/ tinnituses n
tinnitus oorsuizen
(pathology) The perception of noise, such as a ringing or beating sound, which has no external source.

tinsel /ˈtɪns(ə)l/ /ˈtɪnsəl/ tinsels n
engelenhaar guirlande
A thin, shiny foil for ornamental purposes which is of a material made of metal or resembling metal; especially, narrow glittering strips of such a material, often strung on to thread, and traditionally at Christmastime draped on Christmas trees, hung from balustrades or ceilings, or wrapped around objects as a decoration.

tinsmith tinsmiths n
tingieter
A person who makes or repairs things with tin or similar alloys.

tiny /ˈtaɪni/ tinier tiniest adj
klein minuscuul piepklein
Very small.

tip /tɪp/ tips n
punt
The extreme end of something, especially when pointed; e.g. the sharp end of a pencil. [from 15th c.]
fooi drinkgeld tip
A gratuity; a small amount of money left for a bartender, waiter, taxi driver or other servant as a token of appreciation. [from mid-18th c.]
hint tip
A piece of private or secret information, especially imparted by someone with expert knowledge about sporting odds, business performance etc. [from mid-19th c.]
stort stortplaats vuilnisbelt
(UK, Australia, New Zealand) An area or a place for dumping something, such as rubbish or refuse, as from a mine; a heap (see tipple); a dump. [from 19th c.]

tip /tɪp/ v
fooi
To give a small gratuity to, especially to an employee of someone who provides a service. [from early 18th c.]
tippen
To give a piece of private information to; to inform (someone) of a clue, secret knowledge, etc. [from late 19th c.]

tip of the iceberg /ˈtɪp əv ði ˈaɪsbɝɡ/ /ˈtɪp əv ðiː ˈaɪsbɜːɡ/ tips of icebergs tips of the icebergs n
topje van de ijsberg
(idiomatic) A small indication of a larger possibility; the first part encountered of a problem that is much bigger than it seems.

tipsy /ˈtɪp.si/ tipsier tipsiest adj
aangeschoten teut tipsy
(informal, slang) Slightly drunk, fuddled, staggering, foolish as a result of drinking alcoholic beverages.

tiptoe /ˈtɪpˌtoʊ/ /ˈtɪpˌtəʊ/ [ˈtʰɪpˌtʰoʊ̯] [ˈtʰɪpˌtʰəʊ̯] v
op de tippen lopen
(intransitive) To walk quietly with only the tips of the toes touching the ground. [from late 14th C.]

tirade /taɪˈɹeɪd/ /tɪˈɹeɪd/ /ˈtaɪɹeɪd/ tirades n
tirade
A long, angry or violent speech.

tiramisu /ˌtɪɹəmiˈsu/ /ˌtɪɹəmɪˈsuː/ /ˌtɪɹəˈmisu/ tiramisus n
tiramisu
An Italian semifreddo dessert, originally from Veneto, made from ladyfinger biscuits, cocoa, mascarpone cheese, Marsala wine, eggs (or sometimes cream), sugar and espresso coffee.

tire /ˈtaɪ̯ə(ɹ)/ /ˈtaɪ̯ɚ/ /ˈtɑːɚ/ /ˈtʌɪ̯ɚ/ [ˈtʰaɪ̯ɚ] v
moe worden zich vermoeien
vermoeien
(transitive) To make sleepy or weary.

tire iron tire irons n
bandafnemer bandenlichter
A tool used for installing or removing an automotive wheel, in the form of bar made of strong metal, with a chisel end for prying off the hubcap and a socket wrench end for loosening or tightening lug nuts.

tired [ˈtajəd] [ˈtaɪ̯əd] [ˈtaɪ̯ɚd] [ˈtæ̞ːəd] [ˈtɑjəd] more tired most tired tireder tiredest adj
moe vermoeid
In need of some rest or sleep.

tiredness tirednesses n
vermoeidheid
The state of being tired.

tireless adj
onvermoeibaar
Indefatigable, untiring and not yielding to fatigue

tirelessly more tirelessly most tirelessly adv
onophoudelijk onvermoeibaar
In a tireless manner; without tiring, flagging, or ceasing.

tiring /ˈtaɪəɹɪŋ/ more tiring most tiring adj
vermoeiend
That tires or tire.

tissue /ˈtɪs.juː/ /ˈtɪʃ.(j)u/ /ˈtɪʃ.u/ tissues n
weefsel
Thin, woven, gauze-like fabric.
(biology) A group of cells (along with their extracellular matrix if any) that are similar in origin and function together to do a specific job.
papieren zakdoekje tissue zakdoek
A sheet of absorbent paper, especially one that is made to be used as tissue paper, toilet paper or a handkerchief.

tit /tɪt/ tits n
tiet tet
(slang, vulgar, chiefly, in the plural) A person's breast or nipple.
(UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, slang, derogatory) A police officer; a "tithead".

tit for tat /ˈtɪt fə(ɹ) ˈtæt/ /ˈtɪt fɚ ˈtæt/ /ˈtɪt fɝ ˈtæt/ tit for tats n
oog om oog, tand om tand
(idiomatic) Equivalent retribution; an act of returning exactly what one gets; an eye for an eye.

titan arum titan arums n
penisplant reuzenaronskelk
Amorphophallus titanum, an aroid native to Sumatra

titanium /taɪˈteɪni.əm/ /tɪˈteɪni.əm/ titaniums n
titanium titaan
A chemical element, atomic number 22; it is a strong, corrosion-resistant transition metal, used to make light alloys for aircraft etc.

titanium dioxide titanium dioxides n
titaandioxide
(chemistry) a brilliant white powder, TiO2, used as a pigment, and in sunblock, toothpaste and cosmetics

tithe /taɪð/ tithes n
tiende
(historical) The tenth part of the increase arising from the profits of land and stock, allotted to the clergy for their support, as in England, or devoted to religious or charitable uses.

titin /ˈtaɪtɪn/ n
titin
(protein) A protein important in the contraction of striated muscle tissues.

title /ˈtaɪ.təl/ titles n
titel
An appellation given to a person or family to signify either veneration, official position, social rank, the possession of assets or properties, or a professional or academic qualification. See also Category:Titles
A section or division of a subject, as of a law or a book.
titel eigendomsbewijs eigendomscertificaat eigendomsrecht
(property law) Legal right to ownership of a property; a deed or other certificate proving this.

title page title pages n
titelplaat
The page, near the front of a book, that gives its title and, normally, its author and publisher.

titmouse /ˈtɪtmaʊs/ titmice titmouses n
mees
Any small passerine bird of the family Paridae, which are found in the woods of the Northern Hemisphere and of Africa.

titrate /ˈtaɪtɹeɪt/ /ˈtɪtɹeɪt/ v
titreren
(analytical chemistry) To ascertain the amount of a constituent in a solution (or other mixture) by measuring the volume of a known concentration (the "standard solution") needed to complete a reaction.

tits and ass n
tieten en kont tietenkont
(vulgar, slang, US, Canada) Entertainment involving scantily clad women.

tittle /ˈtɪt.əl/ tittles n
spatje tittel

titular /ˈtɪtjʊlə/ /ˈtɪt͡ʃəlɚ/ adj
titulair
Of, relating to, being, derived from, or having a title.
nominaal titulair
Existing in name only; nominal.

titular /ˈtɪtjʊlə/ /ˈtɪt͡ʃəlɚ/ titulars n
titeldrager titelvoerder
One who holds a title.

tl;dr /tiː ˌɛl diː ˈɑː(ɹ)/ phraseologicalUnit
tl;hng
(chiefly, Internet slang) Initialism of too long; didn't read. Used to indicate that one did not read a (long) text.

tmesis /t(ə)ˈmiːsɪs/ /ˈmiːsɪs/ tmeses n
tmesis
(prosody) The insertion of one or more words between the components of a compound word.

to /tu/ /tuː/ /tə/ /tʉː/ /tʊ/ [tʰu̟] [tʰu̟ː] [tʰʉː] [ɾə] [ɾʊ] adv
dicht toe

to /tu/ /tuː/ /tə/ /tʉː/ /tʊ/ [tʰu̟] [tʰu̟ː] [tʰʉː] [ɾə] [ɾʊ] particle
te -en
A particle used for marking the following verb as an infinitive.
om te
(expressing purpose) In order to.

to /tu/ /tuː/ /tə/ /tʉː/ /tʊ/ [tʰu̟] [tʰu̟ː] [tʰʉː] [ɾə] [ɾʊ] preposition
om te
naar
Indicating destination: In the direction of, so as to arrive at.
aan
Used to indicate the target or recipient of an action.
tot
Denotes the end of a range.
tot aan met tegen
(arithmetic) Used to indicate that the preceding term is to be raised to the power of the following value; indicates exponentiation.
voor
(time) Preceding the next hour.

to a large extent
in ruime mate

to and fro adv
heen en weer op en neer
Back and forth; with a reciprocating motion.

to arms
te wapen
Used to order an attack, a summons to war or battle.

to be continued phraseologicalUnit
wordt vervolgd
(writing, television) Used at the end of an episode of a serial publication or program to indicate that the story continues in the next episode.

to be honest phraseologicalUnit
eerlijk gezegd
(idiomatic) Frankly, honestly.

to boot adv
bovendien
(idiomatic, informal) in addition, besides, also.

to do with preposition
te maken hebben
(idiomatic) Related to or relevant to.

to each his own proverb
ieder het zijne ieder zijn ding
Every person is entitled to his or her personal preferences and tastes.

to err is human proverb
vergissen is menselijk
Everyone makes mistakes.

to one's heart's content adv
naar hartenlust
(idiomatic) Until satisfied; as much as is wished.

to one's knowledge
bij mijn weten voor zo ver ik weet
To the extent of one's limited knowledge of the facts.

to say the least adv
op zijn minst gezegd
(idiom) Used to suggest an understatement.

to speak of phraseologicalUnit
noemenswaardig vermeldenswaardig

to that end
te dien einde
(formal, conjunctive, idiomatic) For that reason, with that goal, intending to produce that result.

to the day
dag op dag op de dag af
Of temporal measurements or comparisons: exactly; measured on the level of days, rather than more loosely by weeks, months etc.

to the point
ter zake
(idiomatic) Relevant or pertinent; succinct; specific.

to the power of preposition
tot de macht
(mathematics) Indicating an exponent.

to whom it may concern phraseologicalUnit
voor wie het aangaat
Used as a formal salutation in a letter when the writer does not know who will read the letter.

to wit adv
namelijk te weten
(formal) that is to say; namely; specifically.

to-do list to-do lists n
takenlijst to-dolijst
A list of errands and other tasks – often written on a piece of paper as a memory aid – that one needs or intends to accomplish.

toad /toʊd/ /təʊd/ toads n
pad krodde
An amphibian, a kind of frog (order Anura) with shorter hindlegs and a drier, wartier skin, many in family Bufonidae.

toadstool /ˈtoʊdˌstu(ə)l/ /ˈtəʊdˌstuːl/ toadstools n
giftige paddestoel gifzwam
Any inedible or poisonous mushroom, especially an amanita.

toast /toʊst/ /təʉst/ /təʊst/ toasts n
geroosterd brood toost
(countable, uncountable) Toasted bread.
heildronk toost
(countable) A proposed salutation (e.g. to say "cheers") while drinking alcohol.

toast /toʊst/ /təʉst/ /təʊst/ v
roosteren
To lightly cook by browning via direct exposure to a fire or other heat source.
grillen roosteren toasten
To grill, lightly cook by browning specifically under a grill or in a toaster
toasten toosten
To engage in a salutation and/or accompanying raising of glasses while drinking alcohol in honor of someone or something.

toaster /ˈtoʊstɚ/ /ˈtəʊstə/ toasters n
broodrooster
An electrical device for toasting bread, English muffins, crumpets, etc.

tobacco /təˈbæk.oʊ/ /təˈbæk.əʊ/ tobaccoes tobaccos n
tabaksplant tabak
(uncountable) Any plant of the genus Nicotiana.
tabak tabaksplant
(uncountable) Leaves of Nicotiana tabacum and some other species cultivated and harvested to make cigarettes, cigars, snuff, for smoking in pipes or for chewing.
(countable) A variety of tobacco.

tobacco pipe tobacco pipes n
pijp
A small, hand-held device in its simplest form consisting of a bowl and stem; used for inhaling the smoke of burning tobacco.

tobacconist tobacconists n
tabakshandelaar tabaksverkoper
A person who sells tobacco, cigarettes, cigars, snuff and sundry items.

tobacconist's tobacconists' n
sigarenwinkel tabakswinkel
A shop that sells tobacco products.

toccata /təˈkɑːtə/ toccatas toccate n
toccata
(music) A piece of music (usually for a keyboard instrument) designed to emphasise the dexterity of the performer.

today /təˈdeɪ/ /tʊˈdeɪ/ [tʰəˈdeɪ] [tʰʉɾeɪː] [tʰʊˈdeɪ] adv
vandaag
On the current day or date.
vandaag tegenwoordig heden ten dage vandaag de dag
In the current era; nowadays; these days.

today /təˈdeɪ/ /tʊˈdeɪ/ [tʰəˈdeɪ] [tʰʉɾeɪː] [tʰʊˈdeɪ] todays n
vandaag
A current day or date.

toddler /ˈtɑdlɚ/ /ˈtɒdlə/ toddlers n
peuter
A young child who has started walking but not fully mastered it, typically between one and three years old.

toddy toddies n
grog

toe /toʊ/ /təʊ/ toes n
teen neus
(automotive) An alignment of the wheels of a road vehicle, either positive (toe in), meaning the wheels are closer together at the front than at the back, or negative (toe out), the other way round.

toe bean toe beans n
kussentje

toe-curling more toe-curling most toe-curling adj
tenenkrommend
Causing feelings of acute embarrassment.

toenail /ˈtəʊˌneɪl/ toenails n
teennagel
The thin, horny, transparent plate covering the upper surface of the end of a toe.

toff /tɑf/ /tɒf/ /tɔf/ /tɔːf/ toffs n
banjer fijne mijnheer
(British, derogatory) A person of the upper class or with pretensions to it, who usually communicates an air of superiority.

toffee /ˈtɒfi/ /ˈtɔfi/ toffees n
toffee
(uncountable) A type of confectionery made by boiling sugar (or treacle, etc) with butter or milk, then cooling the mixture so that it becomes hard.

tofu /ˈtoʊfu/ /ˈtəʊfuː/ tofus n
tofoe sojakaas tahoe
A protein-rich food made from curdled soy milk.

together /təˈɡɛð.ə(ɹ)/ /təˈɡɛðɚ/ /tʊˈɡɛð.ə(ɹ)/ /tʊˈɡɛðɚ/ adv
ineen
samen tezamen
At the same time, in the same place; in close association or proximity.
bij elkaar bijeen
Into one place; into a single thing; combined.

toggle /ˈtɑ.ɡəl/ /ˈtɒɡ.əl/ v
schakelen

toil /tɔɪl/ /ˈtɔɪəl/ toils n
gezwoeg
Labour, work, especially of a grueling nature.

toil /tɔɪl/ /ˈtɔɪəl/ v
labeuren werken zwoegen
(intransitive) To labour; work.

toilet /ˈtɔɪ.lət/ /ˈtɔɪ.lɪt/ toilets n
huisje
toilet wc
(UK, AU, HK) A room or enclosed area containing a fixture used for urination and defecation (i.e. a toilet (sense 2)): a bathroom or water closet. [from 19th c.]
wc toiletpot wc-pot
A fixture used for urination and defecation, particularly one with a large bowl and ring-shaped seat which uses water to flush the waste material into a septic tank or sewer system. [from 19th c.]
(NZ) A small secondary lavatory having a fixture used for urination and defecation (i.e. a toilet (sense 2)) and sink but no bathtub or shower.
kleedkamer
(obsolete) A covering of linen, silk, or tapestry, spread over a dressing table in a chamber or dressing room. [17th–19th c.]
toilet kleedkamer
(now, historical, or, archaic) Personal grooming; the process of washing, dressing and arranging the hair. [from 17th c.]

toilet brush toilet brushes n
toiletborstel
A brush used to clean a toilet (the appliance which accepts human waste).

toilet humour n
onderbroekenlol poep-en-pieshumor
(euphemistic) Scatological or vulgar language intended to be amusing.

toilet paper toilet papers n
toiletpapier wc-papier wc-rol
Paper, usually on a roll, to clean oneself after defecation, or to pat oneself dry after urination.

toilet roll toilet rolls n
wc-rol toiletrol
(UK) A roll of toilet paper.

toilet seat toilet seats n
bril toiletbril wc-bril
The hinged, contoured seat with a hole in the middle, often with a hinged cover, of a toilet

toilet training /ˈtɔɪ.lət ˌtɹeɪn.ɪŋ/ toilet trainings n
zindelijkheidstraining
The process of training a young child to use the toilet to relieve themselves.
The process of training a domesticated or pet animal to avoid urinating or defecating indoors and to use designated places instead.

toilet-trained adj
zindelijk
Able to use a children's potty or a full-sized toilet, having been through toilet training.

toise /tɔɪz/ toises n
toise
(historical) A former French unit of length, corresponding to about 1.949 metres.

token /ˈtoʊkən/ /ˈtəʊkən/ more token most token adj
symbolisch
Perfunctory or merely symbolic; done or existing for appearance's sake, or to minimally comply with a requirement.

token /ˈtoʊkən/ /ˈtəʊkən/ tokens n
teken
Something serving as an expression of something else.
fiche jeton munt
A piece of stamped metal or plastic, etc., used as a substitute for money; a voucher that can be exchanged for goods or services.
aandenken souvenir
An object or disclosure to attest or authenticate the bearer or an instruction.
Something given or shown as a symbol or guarantee of authority or right; a sign of authenticity, of power, good faith.
symbool token
(computing) An atomic piece of data, such as a word, for which a meaning may be inferred during parsing.

tolerable /ˈtɑləɹəbl̩/ /ˈtɒləɹəbl̩/ more tolerable most tolerable adj
tolerabel

tolerance /ˈtɑ.lə.ɹəns/ /ˈtɒl.ə.ɹəns/ /ˈtɔl.ə.ɹəns/ tolerances n
tolerantie verdraagzaamheid
(uncountable) The ability or practice of tolerating; an acceptance of or patience with the beliefs, opinions or practices of others; a lack of bigotry. [from 18th c.]

tolerant /ˈtɑːləɹənt/ /ˈtɒləɹənt/ more tolerant most tolerant adj
tolerant verdraagzaam
Tending to permit, allow, understand, or accept something.
bestendig
Tending to withstand or survive.

tolerate /ˈtɑ.lə.ɹeɪt/ /ˈtɒl.ə.ɹeɪt/ v
dulden tolereren gedogen toelaten verdragen
(transitive) To allow or permit without explicit approval, usually if it is perceived as negative.

toll /toɫ/ /toʊl/ /tɑl/ /tɒl/ /tɔl/ /təʊl/ [tʰɔwɫ] tolls n
tol
A fee paid for some liberty or privilege, particularly for the privilege of passing over a bridge or on a highway, or for that of vending goods in a fair, market, etc.
Loss or damage incurred through a disaster.

toll /toɫ/ /toʊl/ /tɑl/ /tɒl/ /tɔl/ /təʊl/ [tʰɔwɫ] v
luiden
(figuratively) To make a sound as if made by a bell.

toll booth toll booths n
tolhuis
A booth on a toll road or toll bridge where the toll is collected.

tollable adj
tolplichtig
Subject to the payment of a toll.

tom /tɑm/ /tɒm/ toms n
kater mannetjeskat
The intact male of the domesticated cat.
mannetje
The male of certain other animals.

tomato /təˈmeɪ.toʊ/ /təˈmɑː.təʊ/ /ʈoˈmæʈo/ [-ma-] [tʰəˈme(ː)to(ː)] [tʰəˈmeɪɾo] [tʰɵ-] tomatoes n
tomaat tomatenplant
A widely cultivated plant, Solanum lycopersicum, having edible fruit.

tomato juice tomato juices n
tomatensap
Juice made from tomatoes. In modern use, this usually refers to the comminuted flesh and juice of cooked tomatoes, prepared commercially.

tomato purée tomato purées n
tomatenpuree
A concentrated sauce (sold in tins or tubes) made from mashed tomatoes.

tomb /tum/ /tuːm/ tombs n
tombe
A small building (or "vault") for the remains of the dead, with walls, a roof, and (if it is to be used for more than one corpse) a door. It may be partly or wholly in the ground (except for its entrance) in a cemetery, or it may be inside a church proper or in its crypt. Single tombs may be permanently sealed; those for families (or other groups) have doors for access whenever needed.

tombola tombolas n
tombola
A lottery in which winning tickets are drawn from a revolving drum.

tomboy /ˈtɑm.bɔɪ/ /ˈtɒm.bɔɪ/ tomboys n
tomboy wildebras
A girl who behaves in a typically boyish manner.

tombstone /tuːmstoʊn/ /tuːmstəʊn/ tombstones n
grafsteen gedenkteken zerk
A headstone marking a person's grave.

tombstoning n
klipspringen
(British) The practice of jumping into the sea or similar body of water from a cliff or other high point such that the jumper enters the water vertically straight, like a tombstone.

tome /toʊm/ /təʊm/ tomes n
band deel
One in a series of volumes.

tomfoolery /ˈtɑmˌful.ɚ.i/ /ˌtɒmˈfuːlə.ɹi/ [ˈtʰɑmˌɸuɫ.ɚ.i] [ˈtʰɑɱˌfuɫ.ɚ.i] tomfooleries n
gekkigheid
Foolish behaviour or speech.

tommy bar tommy bars n
kruk
A short bar put through the hole in a socket spanner or box spanner to provide leverage.

tomography tomographies n
tomografie

tomorrow /təˈmɑɹoʊ/ /təˈmɑɹə/ /təˈmɒɹoʊ/ /təˈmɒɹə/ /təˈmɒɹəʊ/ /təˈmɔɹoʊ/ /təˈmʌɹəʊ/ /tʊ-/ /tʊˈmɑɹoʊ/ adv
morgen
(computing, Internet) Midnight (00:00) UTC, start of day, on the day after the present day.

tomorrow /təˈmɑɹoʊ/ /təˈmɑɹə/ /təˈmɒɹoʊ/ /təˈmɒɹə/ /təˈmɒɹəʊ/ /təˈmɔɹoʊ/ /təˈmʌɹəʊ/ /tʊ-/ /tʊˈmɑɹoʊ/ tomorrows n
morgen
(uncountable) The day after the present day.

tomorrow is another day /təˈmɑɹoʊ ɪz əˈnʌðɚ deɪ/ /təˈmɒɹoʊ ɪz əˈnʌðə(ɹ) deɪ/ proverb
morgen is er weer een dag
Tomorrow will bring new opportunities and a fresh start for one's endeavors.

tomorrow night adv
morgenavond morgennacht
During the night of the day after the present day.

tomorrow night tomorrow nights n
morgenavond morgennacht
The night of the day after the present day.

tompouce tompouces n
tompoes
A pastry from the Netherlands resembling mille-feuille.

ton /tʌn/ tons n
ton
Any of various units of mass, (historical) originally notionally equal to the contents of a tun, particularly

tonal /ˈtoʊnəl/ /ˈtəʊnəl/ more tonal most tonal adj
tonaal
Of or relating to tones or tonality.

tone /toʊn/ /təʊn/ tones n
toon
(linguistics) The pitch of a word that distinguishes a difference in meaning, for example in Chinese.
(literature) The manner in which speech or writing is expressed.
toon hele toon noot timbre
(dated) A whining style of speaking; a kind of mournful or artificial strain of voice; an affected speaking with a measured rhythm and a regular rise and fall of the voice.

tone-deaf more tone-deaf most tone-deaf adj
klankendoof toondoof
Unable to clearly distinguish the difference in pitch between different notes.

toneme /ˈtəʊniːm/ tonemes n
toneem
(linguistics) A phoneme in a language that uses different tones for different meanings.

tong /tɑŋ/ /tɒŋ/ /tɔŋ/ tongs n
tang
(mostly plural) An instrument or tool used for manipulating things in a fire without touching them with the hands.

tongs /tɑŋz/ /tɒŋz/ /tɔŋz/ n
tang
An instrument or tool used for picking things up without touching them with the hands or fingers, consisting of two slats or grips hinged at the end or in the middle, and sometimes including a spring to open the grips.

tongue /tɒŋɡ/ /tʊŋ/ /tʊŋɡ/ /tʌŋ/ tongues n
tong
(countable, uncountable) This organ, as taken from animals used for food (especially cows).
In a shoe, the flap of material that goes between the laces and the foot (so called because it resembles a tongue in the mouth).

tongue lashing tongue lashings n
berisping
A verbal rebuke, often severe.

tongue-twister tongue-twisters n
tongbreker
A phrase that is deliberately designed to be difficult to say correctly, usually because of varying combinations of similar phonemes.

tonic water tonic waters n
tonic
A carbonated beverage containing quinine, originally used as a prophylactic against malaria, and now used as a soft drink or as a mixer in gin and tonic and other cocktails.

tonight /təˈnaɪt/ adv
vannacht vanavond
During the night following the current day; during the evening of today.

tonight /təˈnaɪt/ tonights n
vanavond vannacht
The nighttime of the current day or date; this night.

tonsil /ˈtɑn.səl/ /ˈtɒn.səl/ /ˈtɒn.sɪl/ tonsils n
amandel keelamandel tonsil
(anatomy, immunology) Ellipsis of palatine tonsil.

tonsillectomy tonsillectomies n
tonsillectomie
(surgery) The surgical removal of the tonsils, especially the palatine tonsils. Frequently accompanied by an adenoidectomy.

tonsillitis /tɒnsəˈlaɪtɪs/ tonsillites tonsillitides n
tonsillitis
(pathology) Inflammation of the tonsils.

too /tu/ /tuː/ [tʰu̟] [tʰu̟ː] adv
ook eveneens
(focus) Likewise.
te
(degree) To an excessive degree; over; more than enough.
wel wel degelijk
(emphatic, colloquial, childish) Used to contradict a negative assertion with present and simple past forms of be, do, and auxiliary verbs

too bad phraseologicalUnit
jammer wat jammer
(idiomatic) That's a pity.

too good to be true phraseologicalUnit
te mooi om waar te zijn
(idiomatic) Appearing to be exceptionally good, and therefore arousing suspicion of illegitimacy.

too many cooks spoil the broth proverb
veel koks bederven de brij veel koks verzouten de brij
If too many people participate in a task, especially in a leading role, the task will not be done very well.

too much /tu ˈmʌtʃ/ adv
te veel
To a greater extent than is wanted or required; excessively.

too much of a good thing phraseologicalUnit
te veel van het goede

tool /tul/ /tuːl/ /tʉːl/ tools n
werktuig gereedschap instrument hulpmiddel
Any mechanical device meant to ease or do a task.
gereedschap instrument
Any piece of equipment used in a profession, e.g. a craftman's tools.
lul
(vulgar, informal) A penis, notably with a sexual or erotic connotation.

tool /tul/ /tuːl/ /tʉːl/ v
bewerken
(transitive) To work on or shape with tools, e.g., hand-tooled leather.
uitrusten
(transitive) To equip with tools.
zwoegen
(intransitive) To work very hard.

toolbar toolbars n
knoppenbalk werkbalk
(graphical user interface) A row of buttons, usually marked with icons, used to activate the functions of an application or operating system.

toolbox /ˈtuːlˌbɑks/ /ˈtuːlˌbɒks/ /ˈtʉːlˌbɔks/ toolboxes n
gereedschapskist
A storage case for tools.
(computing) A set of pre-existing routines for use in writing new programs.

toolkit toolkits n
gereedschapskist
A set of tools kept together, especially comprising all the tools suitable for some particular type of work.

toot /tuːt/ /tʊt/ toots n
getoeter
The noise of a horn or whistle.

tooth /tuːθ/ /tuθ/ /tʊθ/ teeth n
tand zaagtand
A sharp projection on the blade of a saw or similar implement.
(zoology) A projection or point in other parts of the body resembling the tooth of a vertebrate animal.
(figurative) Liking, fondness (compare toothsome).
tand
A projection on the edge of a gear that meshes with similar projections on adjacent gears, or on the circumference of a cog that engages with a chain.

tooth and nail adv
met hand en tand
(figurative) Viciously; with all one's strength or power; without holding back.

tooth fairy /-ˌfɛɹi/ /ˈtuːθ ˌfɛə̯ɹi/ /ˈtuθ ˌfɛə̯ɹi/ tooth fairies n
tandenfee
A figure of modern myth said to give children a small amount of money (or sometimes a present) in exchange for a milk tooth when it falls out of a child's mouth.

tooth-billed pigeon tooth-billed pigeons n
tandduif
A large pigeon, Didunculus strigirostris, found on Samoa.

toothache /ˈtuθˌeɪk/ toothaches n
tandpijn kiespijn
(medicine) A pain or ache in a tooth.

toothbrush /ˈtuːθbɹʌʃ/ toothbrushes n
tandenborstel
A brush, used with toothpaste, for cleaning the teeth.

toothed whale toothed whales n
tandwalvis
(marine biology) A whale of the Odontoceti suborder of the cetaceans, including sperm whales, beaked whales, dolphins, and others.

toothless /ˈtuθləs/ /ˈtuθlɪs/ more toothless most toothless adj
tandloos
Having no teeth.

toothpaste /ˈtuːθpeɪst/ /ˈtuθpeɪst/ toothpastes n
tandpasta
A paste, normally used with a toothbrush, for cleaning the teeth.

toothpick /tuːθ.pɪk/ toothpicks n
tandenstoker
A small, usually wooden, stick, often pointed at both ends, for removing food residue from between the teeth.

toothwort toothworts n
schubwortel
Any of several species of flowering plants of the genus Lathraea.

top /tɑp/ /tɒp/ [tʰɑˀp] [tʰɒˀp] adj
top-
(informal) Best; of the highest quality or rank.

top /tɑp/ /tɒp/ [tʰɑˀp] [tʰɒˀp] tops n
bovenkant
The highest or uppermost part of something.
(in restaurants, preceded by a number) (A table at which there is, or which has enough seats for) a group of a specified number of people eating at a restaurant.
deksel
A lid, cap, or cover of a container.
topje bovenkleding
A garment worn to cover the torso.

top /tɑp/ /tɒp/ [tʰɑˀp] [tʰɒˀp] v
uitmunten van kant maken
To excel, to surpass, to beat, to exceed.

top fruit top fruits n
boomfruit hardfruit

top hat top hats n
hogehoed cilinderhoed tophoed
A man's formal hat, with a tall cylindrical crown (often of silk).

top it off v
bekronen
(idiomatic) To emphasize or underscore; to make something even better or worse.

top line top lines n
omzet
(accounting) Total sales or revenue.

top secret adj
topgeheim
(military, government) Information classified at one of the highest levels of sensitivity by a government, based on an assessment that it would cause exceptionally grave damage to national security if disclosed.

top up v
bijvullen aanvullen opwaarderen
To add to a number or amount, to bring something up to a certain level.

topaz /ˈtoʊˌpæz/ /ˈtəʊˌpæz/ topazes n
topaas
A silicate mineral of aluminium and fluorine, usually tinted by impurities.
An often clear, yellowish-brown gemstone cut from this.
A yellowish-brown color, like that of the gemstone.

topgallant sail topgallant sails n
bramzeil
(nautical) square-rigged sail immediately above topsail -- sometimes divided in two

topic /ˈtɑpɪk/ /ˈtɒpɪk/ topics n
onderwerp thema
Subject; theme; a category or general area of interest.

topical /ˈtɑ.pɪ.kəl/ /ˈtɒp.ɪ.kəl/ more topical most topical adj
actueel
Relating to a topic or subject of current interest.

topmast /ˈtɑpmæst/ /ˈtɑpməst/ /ˈtɒpmɑːst/ /ˈtɒpməst/ topmasts n
steng
The mast below the topgallant mast in a square-rigged ship.

topographic adj
topografisch
Of or relating to topography.

topology /təˈpɑləd͡ʒi/ /təˈpɒləd͡ʒi/ topologies n
topologie
(mathematics, uncountable) The branch of mathematics dealing with those properties of a geometrical object (of arbitrary dimensionality) that are unchanged by continuous deformations (such as stretching, bending, etc., without tearing or gluing).
(computing) The arrangement of nodes in a communications network.

toponym /ˈtɒpənɪm/ toponyms n
toponiem plaatsnaam

toponymic adj
toponymisch

topos /ˈtɒpɒs/ topoi toposes n
topos
A literary theme or motif; a rhetorical convention or formula.

tops /tɑps/ /tɒps/ adv
hooguit maximaal maximum
(informal) At the very most; as a maximum.

topsail /ˈtɑp.seɪl/ /ˈtɑp.səl/ /ˈtɒp.seɪl/ /ˈtɒp.səl/ topsails n
bovenzeil
(nautical) A sail or either of the two sails rigged just above the course sail and supported by the topmast on a square-rigged sailing ship.

topsy-turvy /ˈˌtɑpsiˈtɚvi/ /ˌtɒpsɪˈtəːvi/ topsy-turvier topsy-turviest adj
achterstevoren ondersteboven
Backwards or upside down.
chaotisch wanordelijk
(figurative) Chaotic; disorderly.

toque /toʊk/ /təʊk/ toques n
toque
A type of hat with no brim.

torch /tɔɹt͡ʃ/ /tɔːtʃ/ torches n
fakkel toorts
A stick with a flame on one end, used chiefly as a light source; a similarly shaped implement with a replaceable supply of flammable material.

torment /tɔː(ɹ)ˈmɛnt/ /ˈtɔː(ɹ)mənt/ /ˈtɔː(ɹ)mɛnt/ torments n
kwelling
Any extreme pain, anguish or misery, either physical or mental.

torment /tɔː(ɹ)ˈmɛnt/ /ˈtɔː(ɹ)mənt/ /ˈtɔː(ɹ)mɛnt/ v
kwellen pijnigen
(transitive) To cause severe suffering to (stronger than to vex but weaker than to torture.)

torn /to(ː)ɹn/ /toən/ /tɔɹn/ /tɔːn/ more torn most torn adj
verscheurd
Unable to decide between multiple options.

tornado /tɔɹˈneɪ.doʊ/ /tɔɹˈneɪˌdoʊ/ /tɔː(ɹ)ˈneɪ.dəʊ/ tornadoes tornados n
tornado
(meteorology) A violent wind in the form of a mobile, rapidly rotating, funnel cloud that has contacted the ground.

torpedo /ˌtoɹˈpi.doʊ/ /ˌtɔː(ɹ)ˈpiː.dəʊ/ torpedoes torpedos n
torpedo
(military) A cylindrical explosive projectile that can travel underwater and is used as a weapon. [from 1805]

torpedo /ˌtoɹˈpi.doʊ/ /ˌtɔː(ɹ)ˈpiː.dəʊ/ v
torpederen
To strike (a ship) with one or more torpedoes.

torpedo boat torpedo boats n
torpedoboot
A small, high-speed warship designed to fire torpedoes, especially in coastal waters.

torpedo tube torpedo tubes n
torpedobuis
(nautical) A metal tube mounted in a submarine or surface warship into which a torpedo may be loaded and launched through the hull or from the deck; a torpedo launcher.

torpor /ˈtɔɹpɚ/ /ˈtɔːpə(ɹ)/ torpors n
letargie verstarring
A state of being inactive or stuporous.

torque /tɔɹk/ /tɔːk/ torques n
koppel
(physics, mechanics) A rotational or twisting effect of a force; a moment of force, defined for measurement purposes as an equivalent straight line force multiplied by the distance from the axis of rotation (SI unit newton metre or Nm; imperial unit pound-foot or lb·ft, not to be confused with the foot pound-force, commonly "foot-pound", a unit of work or energy)

torrefy /ˈtɒ.ɹɪ.faɪ/ /ˈtɔ.ɹɪ.faɪ/ v
roosteren verzengen
(transitive) To subject to intense heat; to parch, to roast.

torrent /ˈtɑɹ.ənt/ /ˈtɒɹ.ənt/ /ˈtɔɹ.ənt/ torrents n
stroom stortvloed
A violent flow, as of water, lava, etc.; a stream suddenly raised and running rapidly, as down a precipice.

torrent duck torrent ducks n
bergbeekeend
A species of duck, Merganetta armata, found near fast-flowing rivers in the Andes.

torsion /ˈtor.ʃən/ /ˈtor.ʃɪn/ /ˈtor.ʒən/ /ˈtor.ʒɪn/ /ˈtɔː.ʃən/ torsions n
torsie

torso /ˈtɔɹ.soʊ/ /ˈtɔː.səʊ/ torsi torsos n
romp torso corpus lijf
The main part of the (human) body that extends from the neck to the groin, excluding the head and limbs.

tort /tɔɹt/ /tɔːt/ torts n
onrechtmatige daad
(law) A wrongful act, whether intentional or negligent, regarded as non-criminal and unrelated to a contract, which causes an injury and can be remedied in civil court, usually through the awarding of damages. [from late 16th c.]

tortfeasor /ˈtɔɹtˌfiːzɚ/ /ˈtɔːtˌfiːzə/ tortfeasors n
laedens schadeverwekker
(law) A person who commits a tort.

tortoise /ˈtɔɹ.təs/ /ˈtɔː.təs/ /ˈtɔːˌtɔɪs/ tortoises n
schildpad
Any of various land-dwelling reptiles, of the family Testudinidae (chiefly, North America) or the order Testudines (chiefly, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, South Africa, India) , whose body is enclosed in a shell (carapace plus plastron). The animal can withdraw its head and four legs partially into the shell, providing some protection from predators.

torture /ˈtɔɹt͡ʃɚ/ /ˈtɔːt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ tortures n
marteling foltering pijniging
The intentional causing of somebody's experiencing of agony, usually as an interrogation technique or punishment.

torture /ˈtɔɹt͡ʃɚ/ /ˈtɔːt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ v
folteren martelen
(transitive) To intentionally inflict severe pain or suffering on (someone), usually with the aim of forcing confessions or punishing them.

torture chamber torture chambers n
folterkamer martelkamer
A room equipped for carrying out torture.

torus /ˈtoː.ɹəs/ /ˈtɔɹ.əs/ /ˈtɔː.ɹəs/ tori toruses n
torus
(geometry) The standard representation of such a space in 3-dimensional Euclidean space: a surface or solid formed by rotating a closed curve, especially a circle, about a line which lies in the same plane but does not intersect it (e.g. like a ring doughnut).
(topology) A topological space which is a product of two circles.

tosh /tɒʃ/ toshes n
gebrabbel onzin zever
(chiefly, British, slang, uncountable) Rubbish, trash, (now especially) nonsense, bosh, balderdash

toss /tɑs/ /tɒs/ /tɔs/ tosses n
opgooi
A throw, a lob, of a ball etc., with an initial upward direction, particularly with a lack of care.
(cricket, football) The coin toss before a cricket match in order to decide who bats first, or before a football match in order to decide the direction of play.

toss /tɑs/ /tɒs/ /tɔs/ v
opgooien opwerpen
To throw with an initial upward direction.

toss and turn v
woelen
To be unable to settle into a comfortable sleeping position.

total /ˈtoʊ.təl/ /ˈtəʊ.təl/ [tʰoʊ̯ɾɫ] [tʰɔɾɫ] more total most total adj
totaal geheel gehele totale
Entire; relating to the whole of something.
totaal compleet complete geheel gehele totaal-
(used as an intensifier) Complete; absolute.

total /ˈtoʊ.təl/ /ˈtəʊ.təl/ [tʰoʊ̯ɾɫ] [tʰɔɾɫ] totals n
som totaal
An amount obtained by the addition of smaller amounts.
(informal, mathematics) Sum.

total /ˈtoʊ.təl/ /ˈtəʊ.təl/ [tʰoʊ̯ɾɫ] [tʰɔɾɫ] v
gelijk zijn aan uitkomen op
To equal a total of; to amount to.
bijeentellen gelijk zijn aan in de prak rijden optellen uitkomen op
(intransitive) To amount to; to add up to.

total football /ˈtoʊtəl ˈfʊtbɔl/ /ˈtəʊtəl ˈfʊtbɔːl/ n
totaalvoetbal
(soccer) A tactic in which the outfield players assume different roles during a game, while keeping an organised structure.

total war total wars n
totale oorlog
Warfare where all of a country's available resources, military as well as civilian, are employed.

totalitarian /ˌtoʊtəlɪˈtɛɹiən/ /ˌtəʊtalɪˈtɛəɹiən/ more totalitarian most totalitarian adj
totalitair totalitaire
Of or relating to a system of government where the people have virtually no authority and the state wields absolute control of every aspect of the country, socially, financially, and politically.

totalitarianism totalitarianisms n
totalitarisme
A system of government in which the people have virtually no authority and the state wields absolute control, for example, a dictatorship.

totally /ˈtoʊt.əl.i/ adv
helemaal volledig totaal
(degree, colloquial) Very; extremely.
(modal, colloquial) Definitely; for sure.

tote /toʊt/ /təʊt/ totes n
tas zak
A tote bag.
last
A heavy burden.

tote /toʊt/ /təʊt/ v
torsen
(Southern US) To carry or bear.
samentellen
To add up; to calculate a total.

tote bag tote bags n
draagtas boodschappentas
A large handbag or holdall.

totem /ˈtoʊtəm/ /ˈtəʊtəm/ totems n
totem
Any natural object or living creature that serves as an emblem of a tribe, clan or family; the representation of such an object or creature.

totem pole totem poles n
totempaal
(sculpture) Native American sculpture made by carving trees.

totemism /ˈtoʊtəmɪzəm/ totemisms n
totemisme
(religion) The belief that a person or group has a special mystical relationship to a totem

totter /ˈtɑtɚ/ /ˈtɒtə/ totters n
tuimeling valpartij
An unsteady movement or gait.

totter /ˈtɑtɚ/ /ˈtɒtə/ v
strompelen struikelen
To walk, move or stand unsteadily or falteringly; threatening to fall.

toucan /ˈtuːkən/ /ˈtuːˌkæn/ toucans n
toekan
Any of various neotropical frugivorous birds from the family Ramphastidae, with a large colorful beak.

touch /tɑt͡ʃ/ /tɛt͡ʃ/ /tʌt͡ʃ/ touches n
aanraking contact
The faculty or sense of perception by physical contact.
touché
The style or technique with which one plays a musical instrument.
detail
A distinguishing feature or characteristic.
tikje
A little bit; a small amount.

touch /tɑt͡ʃ/ /tɛt͡ʃ/ /tʌt͡ʃ/ v
aanraken beroeren raken
(transitive) To make physical contact with; to bring the hand, finger or other part of the body into contact with. [from 14th c.]
raken ontroeren roeren
(obsolete) To infect; to affect slightly.

touch a nerve v
een open zenuw raken

touch screen /ˈtʌtʃ ˌskɹiːn/ touch screens n
aanraakscherm touchscreen
(computer hardware) An input/output device that allows the user to interact with the computer by touching the display screen.

touch up v
retoucheren
(idiomatic, transitive) To make slight corrections or adjustments to; to fill in or perfect.

touched /tʌt͡ʃt/ more touched most touched adj
ontroerd
Emotionally moved (by), made to feel emotion (by).

touching /ˈtʌt͡ʃɪŋ/ more touching most touching adj
roerend
Provoking sadness and pity; that can cause sadness or heartbreak among witnesses to a sad event or situation.

touchstone /ˈtʌt͡ʃstəʊn/ touchstones n
toetssteen
A stone used to verify the quality of gold alloys by rubbing them in order to leave a visible trace.
toetssteen maatstaf
(figurative, by extension) A standard of comparison or evaluation.

tough /tʌf/ tougher toughest adj
taai
(of food) Difficult to cut or chew.

tough /tʌf/ interjection
jammer
(slang) Used to indicate lack of sympathy

tough /tʌf/ toughs n
hard robuust sterk taai

tour /tuːɹ/ /tɔː(ɹ)/ /tɝ/ /tʊə(ɹ)/ tours n
rondreis
excursie reis toer
A journey through a particular building, estate, country, etc.
rondgang rondleiding
A guided visit to a particular place, or virtual place.

tour /tuːɹ/ /tɔː(ɹ)/ /tɝ/ /tʊə(ɹ)/ v
toeren
(intransitive) To make a journey
(transitive) To make a circuit of a place

tour de force /ˌtuɹ.dəˈfoɹs/ /ˌtuɹ.dəˈfɔɹs/ tours de force n
krachtdaad
huzarenstuk krachttoer
A feat demonstrating brilliance or mastery in a field.

tourbillon /ˌtʊə(ɹ)bɪˈjɒn/ tourbillons n
tourbillon
(horology) A rotating frame, containing the escapement of a clock or watch, that attempts to compensate for the effects of gravity.
wervelwind
A whirlwind.

tourer /ˈtɔːɹə/ /ˈtʊəɹə/ /ˈtʊɹɚ/ tourers n
toerfiets trekkingfiets vakantiefiets
(informal) A touring bicycle.

touring bicycle touring bicycles n
toerfiets trekkingfiets vakantiefiets
(bicycle) A bicycle designed or modified for touring with luggage.

tourism /ˈtɔː(ɹ).ɪz.əm/ /ˈtʊə̯(ɹ).ɪz.əm/ tourisms n
toerisme
The act of travelling or sightseeing, particularly away from one's home.
(figurative) The act of visiting another region or jurisdiction for a particular purpose.

tourist /ˈtɔɹ.ɪst/ /ˈtɔːɹɪst/ /ˈtɝ.ɪst/ /ˈtʊəɹɪst/ /ˈtʊɹ.ɪst/ tourists n
toerist toeriste
Someone who travels for pleasure rather than for business. [from 1770s]

tourist attraction tourist attractions n
bezienswaardigheid zienswaardigheid
A place of interest where tourists visit, typically for its cultural value, beauty, or historical significance, offering leisure and amusement.

tourist office tourist offices n
VVV-kantoor toerismekantoor
An office which provides information, brochures, maps, etc. for tourists to an area or locality.

tourist trap tourist traps n
toeristenval
(derogatory) An establishment, such as a shop or display, where tourists are encouraged to spend money on goods or services not necessarily of good value.

touristic /tɔː-/ /tɝ-/ /tʊəˈɹɪstɪk/ /tʊɹˈɪstɪk/ more touristic most touristic adj
toeristisch
Catering to tourists; touristy.

touristy /ˈtɔːɹɪsti/ /ˈtʊəɹɪsti/ more touristy most touristy adj
toeristisch
Catering to tourists; touristic.

tourmaline /ˈtʊɚ.mə.lɪn/ /ˈtʊɚ.məˌlin/ tourmalines n
toermalijn
(mineral) A complex black or dark-coloured borosilicate mineral, compounded with various chemical elements and considered a semi-precious stone.
A transparent gemstone cut from it.

tournament /ˈtɔɹnəmənt/ /ˈtɔːnəmənt/ /ˈtɝnəmənt/ /ˈtʊənəmənt/ /ˈtʊɹnəmənt/ tournaments n
toernooi tornooi
A series of games; either the same game played many times, or a succession of games related by a single theme; played competitively to determine a single winning team or individual.

tout /taʊt/ /tʌʊt/ v
scharrelen sjacheren verhandelen werven
(transitive) To flaunt, to publicize/publicise; to boast or brag; to promote.

tow /taʊ/ /toʊ/ /təʊ/ tows n
werk hede
An untwisted bundle of fibres such as cellulose acetate, flax, hemp or jute.

tow /toʊ/ /təʊ/ tows n
sleeptouw trekkabel
A rope or cable used in towing.

tow bar tow bars n
trekhaak
A bar, or ball, usually at the rear of a vehicle, where a trailer, or caravan or other similar item can be attached and towed.

tow truck /ˈtoʊ.tɹʌk/ tow trucks n
takelwagen bergingsvoertuig
A motor vehicle typically equipped with winches, chains, and related equipment, and used to tow disabled vehicles.

toward /to(ː)ɹd/ /toəd/ /tɔɹd/ /tɘˈwoːd/ /təˈwɔɹd/ /təˈwɔːd/ /ˈtwo(ː)ɹd/ /ˈtwoəd/ /ˈtwɔɹd/ preposition
naar naartoe
In the direction of.

towel /ˈtaʊ(ə)l/ [tʰæɒ̯ɫ] [tʰæɫ] [tʰɛjɔ̯ɫ] towels n
handdoek
A cloth used for wiping, especially one used for drying anything wet, such as a person after a bath.

tower /ˈtaʊ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈtaʊɚ/ towers n
toren
Any very tall building or structure; skyscraper.
(figuratively) An item of various kinds, such as a computer case, that is higher than it is wide.
The sixteenth trump or Major Arcana card in many Tarot decks, usually deemed an ill omen.
(cartomancy) The nineteenth Lenormand card, representing structure, bureaucracy, stability and loneliness.

tower block tower blocks n
hoogbouw
A tall residential or office building.

tower of Babel towers of Babel n
toren van Babel
(figuratively) A situation where the use of many different languages is a source of confusion.

tower of strength towers of strength n
rots in de branding steun en toeverlaat

tower over v
bovenuittorenen
(transitive) To be much taller or higher than something; to loom over.

towhead towheads n
vlaskop

towheaded more towheaded most towheaded adj
vlasblond
Having pale blond hair, resembling tow.

towline towlines n
sleepkabel sleeptouw
A line or rope used for towing a vehicle.

town /taʊn/ [tʰaʊ̯n] towns n
stad gemeente nederzetting tuin
(UK, historical) A rural settlement in which a market was held at least once a week.

town councillor town councillors n
gemeenteraadslid

town crier town criers n
stadsomroeper
(British, historical) A person who is employed by a town council to make public announcements in the streets

town gas n
lichtgas stadsgas
Any of several flammable gases sold and distributed by a municipal gasworks for lighting and heating in a town, including coal gas or water gas.

town hall town halls n
stadhuis raadhuis gemeentehuis
A building that houses the local government offices of a town.

town twinning town twinnings n
partnerstad
The pairing of towns or cities from geographically distinct areas, in order to foster human contact and cultural links.

township /ˈtaʊnʃɪp/ townships n
tuinschap
The territory of a town.
(South African English, Pre 1994) An area set aside for nonwhite occupation.

townsman townsmen n
burger poorter stadsbewoner stedeling
A man who is a resident of a town, especially of one's own town.

towpath towpaths n
jaagpad
A path alongside a canal or river, originally for horses towing barges, now more often used as a footpath.

towrope towropes n
sleepkabel sleeptouw
A rope or cable used for towing heavy objects.

toxic /ˈtɑk.sɪk/ /ˈtɒk.sɪk/ more toxic most toxic adj
giftig toxisch
(toxicology, pharmaceutical drug) Having a chemical nature that is harmful to health or lethal if consumed or otherwise entering into the body in sufficient quantities.
haatdragend kwaadaardig naar
(figurative, of a person) Hateful or strongly antipathetic.

toxicological adj
toxicologisch
of or pertaining to toxicology

toxicologist toxicologists n
toxicoloog
A scientist or physician who specializes in toxicology.

toxicology /ˌtɒksɪˈkɒləd͡ʒi/ toxicologies n
toxicologie
(sciences, pharmacology) The branch of pharmacology that deals with the nature, effect, detection and treatment of poisons and poisoning.

toxicomania /ˌtɑksɪkoʊˈmeɪniə/ /ˌtɒksɪkəʊˈmeɪnɪə/ toxicomanias n
toxicomanie
an insane desire for poisonous or intoxicating substances

toy /tɔɪ/ toys n
speelgoed
Something to play with, especially as intended for use by a child. [from 16th c.]

toy /tɔɪ/ v
spelen
(intransitive) To play (with) in an idle or desultory way.
(intransitive) To ponder or consider.

toyshop toyshops n
speelgoedwinkel
A shop that sells toys.

trace /tɹeɪs/ [tʃɹeɪs] traces n
nazoeken opsporen
An act of tracing.
spoor
A mark left as a sign of passage of a person or animal.
sporen
A residue of some substance or material.
streng
One of two straps, chains, or ropes of a harness, extending from the collar or breastplate to a whippletree attached to a vehicle or thing to be drawn; a tug.

trace /tɹeɪs/ [tʃɹeɪs] v
opsporen spoorzoeken
(transitive) To follow the trail of.
(computer, transitive) To follow the execution of the program by making it to stop after every instruction, or by making it print a message after every step.
calqueren overtrekken
(transitive) To copy onto a sheet of paper superimposed over the original, by drawing over its lines.

trace element trace elements n
sporenelement
(biochemistry, nutrition) A chemical element in an organism’s diet that is required in very small amounts in order to maintain proper biochemical function.

traceless /ˈtɹeɪsləs/ /ˈt͡ʃɹeɪsləs/ more traceless most traceless adj
spoorloos
That has no traces

tracer /ˈtɹeɪsə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɹeɪsɚ/ [ˈtʃɹeɪsə(ɹ)] [ˈtʃɹeɪsɚ] tracers n
lichtspoormunitie tracer
A round of ammunition for a firearm that contains magnesium or another flammable substance arranged such that it will burn and produce a visible trail when fired in the dark.

trachea /tɹəˈkiː.ə/ /ˈtɹeɪ.ki.ə/ tracheae tracheas tracheæ n
luchtpijp trachea trachee
(anatomy) A thin-walled, cartilaginous tube connecting the larynx to the bronchi.

trachyte /ˈtɹakʌɪt/ /ˈtɹeɪkʌɪt/ trachytes n
trachiet
(geology) A pale igneous rock consisting mostly of potassium feldspar and plagioclase.

track /tɹæk/ tracks n
spoor
A mark left by something that has passed along.
voetspoor
A mark or impression left by the foot, either of man or animal.

track bike track bikes n
baanfiets
A stripped-down, lightweight bicycle, with a fixed gear mechanism and no brakes, designed for racing on a velodrome.

track cycling n
baanwielrennen
(cycle racing) A form of cycling on a specially-designed track, especially, a velodrome.

track cyclist track cyclists n
baanwielrenner baanwielrenster
(cycle racing) Someone who cycles on a track.

track down v
opsporen
(idiomatic) To hunt for or locate; to search for; to find.

track gauge track gauges n
spoorwijdte
(rail) The specified distance between the rails of a railway.

track record track records n
trackrecord
(idiomatic) The past performance of a person, organization, or product, viewed in its entirety and usually for the purpose of making a judgment.

trackbed /ˈtɹækbɛd/ trackbeds n
spoorbedding
The layer of gravel or other foundation on which a railway track is laid.

tracksuit tracksuits n
trainingspak
A garment, usually consisting of a top and trousers (commonly known as tracksuit bottoms) worn as an outer layer by participants in sporting events such as athletics. The tracksuit is usually designed to be easily removed or replaced, before or after competing. Tracksuits have also been adopted in some cultures as leisurewear.

tract /tɹækt/ tracts n
gebied
An area or expanse.
kanaal stelsel
(anatomy) A series of connected body organs, such as the digestive tract.

tractable /ˈtɹæk.tə.bəl/ more tractable most tractable adj
handelbaar
(obsolete) Capable of being handled or touched.

tractate tractates n
verhandeling
A treatise.

traction /ˈtɹæk.ʃən/ tractions n
aandrijving
The act of pulling something along a surface using motive power.
The condition of being so pulled.
trekkracht
The pulling power of an engine or animal.
tractie
The adhesive friction of a wheel etc on a surface.

tractor /ˈtɹæktə/ /ˈtɹæktɚ/ tractors n
tractor trekker
(agriculture) A vehicle used in farms e.g. for pulling farm equipment and preparing the fields.

tractor beam tractor beams n
trekstraal
(science fiction) A device-generated beam used to attract other objects from a distance.

trade /tɹeɪd/ trades n
arbeidsmarkt
handel commercie
(uncountable) Buying and selling of goods and services on a market.
handel
(countable) A particular instance of buying or selling.
gilde
(countable) The skilled practice of a practical occupation.

trade /tɹeɪd/ v
ruilen
(transitive, with for) To give (something) in exchange (for).

trade deficit trade deficits n
handelstekort
(economics) A negative balance of trade.

trade fair trade fairs n
beurs jaarbeurs
An exhibition at which members of a specific industry exhibit or demonstrate their products to prospective customers and to each other.

trade name trade names n
handelsnaam
A name used to identify a commercial product or service; may or may not be registered as a trademark.
The name under which a business or firm operates.

trade union trade unions trades unions n
vakbond
An organization whose members belong to the same trade and that acts collectively to address common issues.

trade wind /ˈtɹeɪd ˈwɪnd/ trade winds n
passaat
A steady wind that blows from east to west above and below the equator.

trade-off trade-offs n
compromis
Any situation in which the quality or quantity of one thing must be decreased for another to be increased.

trademark /ˈtɹeɪdmɑː(ɹ)k/ trademarks n
handelsmerk
A word, symbol, or phrase used to identify a particular company's product and differentiate it from other companies' products.

trader /ˈtɹeɪdə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɹeɪdɚ/ /ˈtɹeɪɾɚ/ traders n
handelaar
One who earns a living by trading goods or securities.

trading post trading posts n
handelspost handelsplaats
A place where trading of goods takes place.

tradition /tɹəˈdɪʃən/ traditions n
traditie overlevering
A part of culture that is passed from person to person or generation to generation, possibly differing in detail from family to family, such as the way to celebrate holidays.

traditional /tɹəˈdɪʃnəl/ /tɹəˈdɪʃənəl/ more traditional most traditional adj
traditioneel
Of, relating to, or derived from tradition.

traditionally /tɹəˈdɪʃənli/ /tɹəˈdɪʃəˌnəli/ /tɹəˈdɪʃˌnəli/ [tɹəˈdɪˌʃn̩li] [tɹɪˈdɪˌʃn̩li] more traditionally most traditionally adv
traditioneel
In a traditional manner.

traffic /ˈtɹæfɪk/ traffics n
verkeer
Moving pedestrians or vehicles, or the flux or passage thereof.
Exchange or flux of information, messages or data, as in a computer or telephone network.
verkeer handel
Commercial transportation or exchange of goods, or the movement of passengers or people.
zwarte handel
Illegal trade or exchange of goods, often drugs.

traffic cone traffic cones n
pylon verkeerskegel afzetkegel
A cone-shaped marker, generally made out of plastic or rubber, that is placed on roads or footpaths to temporarily redirect traffic in a safe manner.

traffic jam traffic jams n
file opstopping
A situation in which road traffic accumulates until it is stationary or very slow.

traffic light traffic lights n
verkeerslicht stoplicht
A signalling device positioned at a road intersection or pedestrian crossing to indicate when it may be safe to drive, ride or walk, using a universal colour code.

traffic sign traffic signs n
verkeersbord
A sign for the control of traffic or the information of drivers.

tragedy /ˈtɹæd͡ʒɛdi/ /ˈtɹæd͡ʒɪdi/ tragedies n
tragedie treurspel
A drama or similar work, in which the main character is brought to ruin or otherwise suffers the extreme consequences of some tragic flaw or weakness of character.
tragedie
The genre of such works, and the art of producing them.
A disastrous event, especially one involving great loss of life or injury.

tragedy of the commons tragedies of the commons n
tragedie van de meent
(ecology, economics, politics, social, _, criticism) A situation in which unmanaged use of a shared resource (such as the atmosphere or an ocean) by a number of participants results in the unintended ruin or total consumption of that resource.

tragic /ˈtɹæd͡ʒɪk/ more tragic most tragic adj
tragisch
Causing great sadness or suffering.
Relating to tragedy in a literary work.

tragicness n
tragiek
The state or quality of being tragic.

tragicomic more tragicomic most tragicomic adj
tragikomisch
Of, pertaining to, or resembling tragicomedy; having both tragic and comic aspects.

trail /tɹeɪl/ trails n
spoor
The track or indication marking the route followed by something that has passed, such as the footprints of animal on land or the contrail of an airplane in the sky.
pad route
A route for travel over land, especially a narrow, unpaved pathway for use by hikers, horseback riders, etc.

trail mix trail mixes n
elitehaver studentenhaver
A blend of foods for snacking on the go, as during hikes, usually consisting of some combination of dried fruit, nuts, seeds, granola, and sometimes small candies, cereal, etc.

trailblazer /ˈtɹeɪlˌbleɪ.zə/ /ˈtɹeɪlˌbleɪ.zɚ/ /ˈtɹæɪlˌblæɪ.zə/ trailblazers n
wegbereider
One who blazes a trail to guide others; a pathfinder.

trailblazing more trailblazing most trailblazing adj
baanbrekend wegbereidend
Resembling a trailblazer; innovative or pioneering.

trailer /ˈtɹeɪlə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɹeɪlɚ/ trailers n
aanhangwagen aanhanger
An unpowered wheeled vehicle (not a caravan or camper) that is towed behind another, and used to carry equipment, etc, that cannot be carried in the leading vehicle.
aanhanger aanhangwagen
(networking) The last part of a packet, often containing a check sequence.

train /tɹeɪn/ [t̠ɹ̠̊˔e̞ɪn] [t͡ʃɹeɪn] trains n
sleep
(obsolete, hunting) Something dragged or laid along the ground to form a trail of scent or food along which to lure an animal.
The elongated back portion of a dress or skirt (or an ornamental piece of material added to similar effect), which drags along the ground. [from 14th c.]
stoet karavaan rij
A group of animals, vehicles, or people that follow one another in a line, such as a wagon train; a caravan or procession. [from 15th c.]
trein
A mechanical (traditionally steam-powered, now typically diesel or electrical) vehicle carrying a large number of passengers and freight along a designated track or path; a line of connected wagons considered overall as a mode of transport; (as uncountable noun) rail or road travel. [from 19th c.]

train /tɹeɪn/ [t̠ɹ̠̊˔e̞ɪn] [t͡ʃɹeɪn] v
bekwamen
trainen oefenen
(intransitive) To practice an ability.
trainen
(intransitive) To improve one's fitness.
oefenen trainen
(transitive, video games) To create a trainer (cheat patch) for; to apply cheats to (a game).

train of thought trains of thought n
gedachtegang
The flow of thinking.

trainee /tɹeɪˈni/ [tʃɹeɪˈni] trainees n
stagiair stagiaire
Someone who is still in the process of being formally trained in a workplace.

trainer /ˈtɹeɪnə/ /ˈtɹeɪnɚ/ trainers n
trainster trainer
A person who trains another; a coach.

training /ˈtɹeɪnɪŋ/ trainings n
opleiding training
The activity of imparting and acquiring skills.

training ship training ships n
opleidingsschip
(watercraft) a ship, often a sailing ship, used to train people as sailors

trait /tɹeɪ/ /tɹeɪt/ traits n
trek karaktereigenschap
(biology, psychology) An identifying characteristic, habit or trend.

traitor /ˈtɹeɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɹeɪtɚ/ [ˈtʰɹeɪɾɚ] more traitor most traitor adj
verraderlijk verraderlijke
Traitorous.

traitor /ˈtɹeɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɹeɪtɚ/ [ˈtʰɹeɪɾɚ] traitors n
verrader overloper verraadster overloopster trouweloze
(by extension) One who betrays any confidence or trust.

trajectory /tɹəˈd͡ʒɛktəɹɪ/ trajectories n
baan traject
(astronomy, space) The path of a body as it travels through space.
(figuratively) A course of development, such as that of a war or career.

tram /tɹæm/ [tɹeəm] [tɹɛəm] [tɹɛːm] trams n
tram
(Australia, Britain, rail transport) A passenger vehicle for public use that runs on tracks in the road (called a streetcar or trolley in North America).
tram mijnwagen spoorwagen wagen
A similar vehicle for carrying materials.

tram stop tram stops n
tramhalte
a designated point on a tram route where passengers may board or leave the tram

tram-train tram-trains n
tramtrein
(rail, UK) A design of tram which can operate over standard railway track as well as tram track.

trammel /ˈtræməl/ trammels n
heugel ketelhaak
A set of rings or other hanging devices, attached to a transverse bar suspended over a fire, used to hang cooking pots etc.

tramp /tɹæmp/ tramps n
landloper dakloze zwerver vagebond
(sometimes, pejorative) A homeless person; a vagabond. [from 1664]
hoer sloerie
(pejorative) A disreputable, promiscuous woman; a slut. [from 1922]

tramp stamp tramp stamps n
aarsgewei reetgewei
(derogatory, slang) A tattoo on a woman's lower back.

trampoline /tɹæmpəˈliːn/ /ˈtɹæmpəliːn/ trampolines n
trampoline
A gymnastic and recreational device consisting of a piece of taut, strong fabric or rubber stretched over a (usually steel) frame using many coiled springs as anchors.

tramway tramways n
tramspoor
The track on which a tram (streetcar) runs.

trance /tɹæns/ /tɹɑːns/ trances n
trance
(countable) A dazed or unconscious condition.
(countable) A state of awareness, concentration, or focus that filters experience and information (for example, a state of meditation or possession by some being).
(countable, psychology) A state of low response to stimulus and diminished, narrow attention; particularly one induced by hypnosis.
(uncountable, music genre) Short for trance music (“genre of electronic dance music”).

trance music n
trancemuziek
(music genre) A style of dance music with fast beats, short melodic synthesizer phrases, and a musical form that builds up and down throughout a track, often played in nightclubs.

tranquil /ˈtɹæŋ.kwɪl/ tranquiler tranquilest adj
rustig

tranquilize /ˈtɹæŋkwɪlaɪz/ v
verdoven
(transitive) To calm (a person or animal) or put them to sleep using a tranquilizer dart.

tranquillity /tɹæŋˈkwɪl.ɪ.ti/ tranquillities n
rust
The state of being tranquil; peacefulness, the absence of disturbance or stress; serenity; calm.

tranquilly more tranquilly most tranquilly adv
rustig
In a tranquil manner.

trans fat trans fats n
transvet
An unsaturated fat with carbon-carbon double bonds in the trans configuration, especially one prepared by partial hydrogenation, associated with an elevated risk of coronary heart disease.

trans man trans men n
transman
A transgender or transsexual man, i.e., a man who was assigned female at birth.

trans person trans people trans persons n
transpersoon
A transgender or transsexual person.

trans woman trans women n
transvrouw
A transgender or transsexual woman; i.e., a woman who was assigned male at birth; i.e., a person who was assigned male at birth but who has a female or primarily-female gender identity.

trans- /tɹænz/ prefix
trans-
To or on the other side of, beyond; outside of.

transaction /tɹænˈzækʃən/ transactions n
transactie
An exchange or trade, as of ideas, money, goods, etc.

transalpine adj
trans-Alpijns
On the other side of the Alps (usually with respect to Rome, therefore the north side).

transatlantic adj
trans-Atlantisch
(geography) On, spanning or crossing, or from the other side of the Atlantic Ocean.

transcend /tɹæn(t)ˈsɛnd/ v
overstijgen
(transitive) To pass beyond the limits of something.

transcendence /tɹæn(t)ˈsɛndəns/ transcendences n
overstijging transcendentie
(countable) The act of surpassing usual limits.
(uncountable) The state of being free from the constraints of the material world, as in the case of a deity.
Superior excellence; supereminence.

transcendental number transcendental numbers n
transcendent getal
(mathematics) any irrational number that is not an algebraic number

transclude v
invoegen als sjabloon
(programming) To substitute a template or other input for its rendered text, such as when parsing wikitext. To include by transclusion. To process fetched data in-line.

transcribe /trænˈskɹaɪb/ v
transcriberen
To convert a representation of language, typically speech but also sign language, etc., to a written representation of it. The term now usually implies the conversion of speech to text by a human transcriptionist with the assistance of a computer for word processing and sometimes also for speech recognition, the process of a computer interpreting speech and converting it to text.

transcription /tɹænˈskɹɪpʃən/ transcriptions n
transcriptie
(linguistics) A representation of speech sounds as phonetic symbols.

transfeminism transfeminisms n
transfeminisme

transfer /tɹænsˈfɚ/ /tɹænsˈfɜː/ /tɹɑːnsˈfɜː/ /ˈtɹæns.fɚ/ /ˈtɹæns.fɜː/ /ˈtɹɑːns.fɜː/ transfers n
overdracht

transfer /tɹænsˈfɚ/ /tɹænsˈfɜː/ /tɹɑːnsˈfɜː/ /ˈtɹæns.fɚ/ /ˈtɹæns.fɜː/ /ˈtɹɑːns.fɜː/ v
overbrengen
overplaatsen verplaatsen
(transitive) To move or pass from one place, person or thing to another.

transformation /ˌtɹæns.fɔɹˈmeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌtɹæns.fə(ɹ)ˈmeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌtɹæns.fɚˈmeɪ.ʃən/ transformations n
omvorming vervorming
transformatie
The act of transforming or the state of being transformed.

transformer /tɹænsˈfɔɹmɚ/ /tɹænsˈfɔːmə/ /tɹɑːnsˈfɔːmə/ transformers n
transformator
(electrical engineering) A static device that transfers electric energy from one circuit to another by magnetic coupling. Their main use is to transfer energy between different voltage levels, which allows choosing most appropriate voltage for power generation, transmission and distribution separately.

transfusion transfusions n
transfusie
(medicine) The transfer of blood or blood products from one individual to another.

transgender /tɹanzˈd͡ʒɛn.də/ /tɹænzˈd͡ʒɛn.dɚ/ adj
transgender
(loosely) Transgressing or not identifying with culturally conventional gender roles and categories of male or female.

transgenic /tɹanzˈdʒɛnɪk/ /tɹɑːnzˈdʒɛnɪk/ adj
transgeen
Of, or pertaining to an organism whose genome has been changed by the addition of a gene from another species; (of an organism) whose genome has been changed by such addition, genetically modified.

transgression /tɹænsˈɡɹɛʃən/ transgressions n
overtreding
A violation of a law, duty or commandment.

transhumance /tɹænzˈhjuːməns/ transhumances n
veetrek
The seasonal movement of people, with their cattle or other grazing animals, to new pastures which may be quite distant.

transhumanism transhumanisms n
transhumanisme
A philosophy favouring the use of science and technology, especially neurotechnology, biotechnology, and nanotechnology, to overcome human limitations and improve the human condition.

transience transiences n
tijdeijkheid
The quality of being transient, temporary, brief or fleeting.
vergankelijkheid
An impermanence that suggests the inevitability of ending or dying.

transient /-si.ənt/ /ˈtɹan.zi.ənt/ /ˈtɹæn.si.ənt/ /ˈtɹæn.zi.ənt/ /ˈtɹæn.ʃənt/ /ˈtɹɑːn.zi.ənt/ more transient most transient adj
eindig transitorisch vergankelijk
Passing or disappearing with time; transitory.
kortstondig
Remaining for only a brief time.

transistor /tɹænˈzɪs.tɚ/ transistors n
transistor
(semiconductors) A solid-state semiconductor device, with three terminals, which can be used for amplification, switching, voltage stabilization, signal modulation, and many other functions.

transit /ˈtɹæn.sət/ /ˈtɹæn.sɪt/ /ˈtɹæn.zət/ /ˈtɹæn.zɪt/ /ˈtɹɑːn.zɪt/ transits n
doortocht
The act of passing over, across, or through something.
overgang
(astronomy) The passage of a celestial body or other object across the observer's meridian, or across the disk of a larger celestial body.

transition /tɹænˈsɪʃ(ə)n/ /tɹænˈsɪʒən/ /tɹænˈzɪʃ(ə)n/ /tɹɑːnˈsɪʃ(ə)n/ /tɹɑːnˈsɪʒən/ /tɹɑːnˈzɪʃ(ə)n/ transitions n
overgang
The process of change from one form, state, style or place to another.

transition metal transition metals n
overgangsmetaal
(chemistry) A transition element

transitional adj
transitorisch
of, or relating to a transition
provisoir provisorisch tijdelijk voorlopig
temporary; pending the implementation of something new

transitive /ˈtɹænzɪtɪv/ adj
overdrachtelijk
Affected by transference of signification.
transitief overgankelijk
(grammar, of a verb) Taking a direct object or objects.

transitive verb transitive verbs n
overgankelijk werkwoord transitief werkwoord
(grammar) A verb that is accompanied (either clearly or implicitly) by a direct object in the active voice. It links the action taken by the subject with the object upon which that action is taken. Consequently, transitive verbs can also be used in the passive voice when the direct object of the equivalent active-voice sentence becomes the subject.

transitivity /ˌtɹænzɪˈtɪvɪti/ transitivities n
overgankelijkheid transitiviteit
(grammar) The degree in which any one verb can take/govern objects.

transitory /ˈtɹæn.sɪ.t(ə)ɹɪ/ /ˈtɹæn.sɪˌtɔɹ.i/ /ˈtɹæn.zɪ.t(ə)ɹɪ/ /ˈtɹæn.zɪˌtɔɹ.i/ more transitory most transitory adj
transitorisch voorbijgaand
Lasting only a short time; temporary.

translatability translatabilities n
vertaalbaarheid
The quality or property of being translatable; ability to be translated.

translatable more translatable most translatable adj
vertaalbaar
Capable of being translated into another language.

translate /tɹæns-/ /tɹænz-/ /tɹænzˈleɪt/ /tɹɑːns-/ /tɹɑːnzˈleɪt/ /ˈtɹæns-/ /ˈtɹænzˌleɪt/ /ˈtɹɛnz.læɪt/ [ˈtʃɹʷɛ̃nzɫæe̯ʔ(t)] v
vertalen overzetten hertalen
(transitive) To express spoken words or written text in a different (often clearer or simpler) way in the same language; to paraphrase, to rephrase, to restate.
verschuiven
(transitive, mathematics) In Euclidean geometry: to transform (a geometric figure or space) by moving every point by the same distance in a given direction.

translation /tɹæn(t)sˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ /tɹæns-/ /tɹænzˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ /tɹɑːns-/ /tɹɑːnz-/ translations n
overzetting transmissie
(mathematics) A relation between two mathematical figures such as a straight line where the coordinates of each point in one figure is a constant added to the coordinates of a corresponding point in the other figure.
translatie
(physics, mathematics) A motion or compulsion to motion in a straight line without rotation or other deformation.
vertaling
(translation studies) The discipline or study of translating written language (as opposed to interpretation, which concerns itself with spoken language).
(genetics) The process whereby a strand of mRNA directs assembly of amino acids into proteins within a ribosome.

translation dictionary translation dictionaries n
vertaalwoordenboek
A dictionary that provides translations between two or more languages.

translation studies n
vertaalkunde vertaalwetenschap
The study of the theory and practice of translating and interpreting, especially in an academic context, combining elements of social science and the humanities.

translator /ˈtɹanzleɪtə/ /ˈtɹænsleɪtɚ/ /ˈtɹænzleɪtɚ/ /ˈtɹɑːnzleɪtə/ /ˌtɹænsˈleɪtɚ/ /ˌtɹænzˈleɪtɚ/ [ˌtʰɹænzˈleɪtʰɚ] [ˌtʰɹænzˈleɪɾɚ] translators n
vertaler vertaalster
A computer program that translates something from one language to another using machine translation.

translatress translatresses n
vertaalster
(rare) A woman who translates.

transliterate /tɹænzˈlɪtəɹeɪt/ v
omschrijven translitereren
(transitive) To represent letters or words in the characters of another writing system.

transliteration /ˌtɹænzlɪtəˈɹeɪʃən/ transliterations n
transliteratie
(linguistics, translation studies) The act or product of transliterating, of representing letters or words in the characters of another alphabet or script.

translocation translocations n
translocatie
(genetics) A transfer of a chromosomal segment to a new position, especially on a nonhomologous chromosome; the segment so transferred.

translucent /tɹænz.ˈlu.sənt/ /tɹænz.ˈluː.sənt/ more translucent most translucent adj
doorschijnend lichtdoorlatend verstrooiend
Allowing light to pass through, but diffusing it.

transmissible more transmissible most transmissible adj
overdraagbaar
(medicine, of a disease) Capable of being transmitted from one person to another.
(radio communications or broadcasting, of a message or program) Capable of being transmitted from a transmitter to a receiver.
Able to be transmitted.

transmission /tɹænsˈmɪʃən/ /tɹænzˈmɪʃən/ transmissions n
overdracht transmissie
Something that is transmitted, such as a message, picture, or a disease; the sending of such a thing.
(medicine, biology) The passing of a communicable disease from an infected host individual or group to a conspecific individual or group.

transmit /tɹænsˈmɪt/ /tɹænzˈmɪt/ v
doorgeven
(transitive) To send or convey something from one person, place or thing to another.
(transitive) To spread or pass on something such as a disease or a signal.
(transitive) To impart, convey or hand down something by inheritance or heredity.
(transitive) To communicate news or information.
(transitive) To convey energy or force through a mechanism or medium.
uitzenden
(intransitive) To send out a signal (as opposed to receive).

transmute /tɹænzˈmjuːt/ v
omvormen
(ambitransitive) To change, transform or convert one thing to another, or from one state or form to another.

transnational more transnational most transnational adj
grensoverschrijdend transnationaal
Between or beyond national boundaries.

transom window transom windows n
bovenlicht
(architecture) A window above a door or another window.

transparency /-ˈpæɹənsi/ /tɹænsˈpæɹənsi/ /tɹænsˈpɛɹənsi/ /tɹænz-/ /tɹænzˈpæɹənsi/ transparencies n
transparantie doorzichtigheid
(uncountable) The quality of being transparent; transparence.

transparent /tɹæn(t)sˈpæɹənt/ /tɹæn(t)sˈpɛɹənt/ /tɹænz-/ /tɹænzˈpæɹənt/ more transparent most transparent adj
doorzichtig transparant
(of a material or object) See-through, clear; having the property that light passes through it almost undisturbed, such that one can see through it clearly.

transphobia transphobias n
transfobie
Hatred or fear of transgender and transsexual people.
(chemistry) The preference of pairs of high-trans effect soft ligands to avoid being mutually trans by becoming cis and having other low-trans effect hard ligands trans to themselves.

transponder transponders n
transponder
A radar or radio transceiver that transmits some signal in response to receiving a predetermined signal.

transport /tɹænsˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /tɹænsˈpoət/ /tɹænsˈpɔɹt/ /tɹænsˈpɔːt/ /tɹɑːnˈspɔːt/ /ˈtɹæns.po(ː)ɹt/ /ˈtɹæns.poət/ /ˈtɹæns.pɔɹt/ /ˈtɹæns.pɔːt/ /ˈtɹɑːnspɔːt/ transports n
transport vervoer
An act of transporting; conveyance.
vervoering
The state of being transported by emotion; rapture.
transport troepentransport vrachtvoertuig
A vehicle used to transport (passengers, mail, freight, troops etc.)
strafgevangene
(historical) A deported convict.

transport /tɹænsˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /tɹænsˈpoət/ /tɹænsˈpɔɹt/ /tɹænsˈpɔːt/ /tɹɑːnˈspɔːt/ /ˈtɹæns.po(ː)ɹt/ /ˈtɹæns.poət/ /ˈtɹæns.pɔɹt/ /ˈtɹæns.pɔːt/ /ˈtɹɑːnspɔːt/ v
transporteren vervoeren overbrengen voeren
To carry or bear from one place to another; to remove; to convey.
deporteren wegvoeren
(historical) To deport to a penal colony.
in vervoering brengen meeslepen vervoeren
(figuratively) To move (someone) to strong emotion; to carry away.

transportation /tɹænspɔːˈteɪʃən/ /tɹænspɚˈteɪʃən/ transportations n
vervoer

transpose /tɹænzˈpoʊz/ /tɹɑːnsˈpəʊz/ v
verwisselen omwisselen
(transitive) To reverse or change the order of (two or more things); to swap or interchange.

transposing adj
transponerend
(music) Written in a different pitch to how it sounds.

transposon transposons n
springend gen transposon
(genetics) A segment of DNA that can move to a different position within a genome, or to the genome of another species.

transrealism n
transrealisme
(science fiction) A literary mode that mixes the techniques of incorporating fantastic elements used in science fiction with the techniques of describing immediate perceptions from naturalistic realism.

transsexual /tɹæn(z)ˈsɛksjuəl/ /tɹæn(z)ˈsɛkʃuəl/ more transsexual most transsexual adj
transseksueel
(of a person) Having changed, or being in the process of changing, physical sex (because it does not match desired sex) by undergoing medical treatment such as hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and optionally sex reassignment surgery (SRS), or rarely only SRS.

transsexual /tɹæn(z)ˈsɛksjuəl/ /tɹæn(z)ˈsɛkʃuəl/ transsexuals n
transseksueel
A transsexual person.

transsexuality transsexualities n
transseksualiteit
The state, condition, or properties of being transsexual.

transshipment transshipments n
doorvoer
(countable, uncountable) The transfer of goods from one means of transport to another.

transversely adv
dwars kruiselings transversaal
In a transverse manner.

transvestite /tɹænzˈvɛstaɪt/ transvestites n
travestiet
A person who sometimes wears clothes traditionally worn by and associated with the opposite sex; typically a male who cross-dresses occasionally by habit or personal choice.
(clinical psychology, psychiatry, pathology) A person, typically a heterosexual male, who compulsively seeks and derives paraphilic sexual arousal from cross-dressing, especially if the urges and behavior cause the patient distress or social impairment.

trap /tɹæp/ [t̠ɹ̠̊˔ap] [t̠ɹ̠̊˔äp] [t̠ɹ̠̊˔æp] [t̠ɹ̠̊˔ɛp] traps n
trapladder
val
A machine or other device designed to catch (and sometimes kill) animals, either by holding them in a container, or by catching hold of part of the body.
A trick or arrangement designed to catch someone in a more general sense; a snare.
valdeur valluik
A covering over a hole or opening; a trapdoor.
waterslot zwanenhals
A bend, sag, or other device in a waste-pipe arranged so that the liquid contents form a seal which prevents the escape of noxious gases, but permits the flow of liquids.
klep
(slang) A person's mouth.

trap /tɹæp/ [t̠ɹ̠̊˔ap] [t̠ɹ̠̊˔äp] [t̠ɹ̠̊˔æp] [t̠ɹ̠̊˔ɛp] v
vangen
(transitive) To physically capture, to catch in a trap or traps, or something like a trap.

trapdoor /ˈtræpdɔɹ/ /ˈtræpdɔː/ trapdoors n
valluik valdeur
A hinged or sliding door set into a floor or ceiling.
achterdeur
(computing) A secret method of obtaining access to a program or online system; a backdoor.
valluik
(mining) A door in a level for regulating the ventilating current; a weather door.

trapezium /tɹæˈpi.zi.əm/ /tɹəˈpiː.zi.əm/ trapezia trapeziums n
trapezium
(restrictively) A quadrilateral with two sides parallel and two sides non-parallel.
trapezoïde
(geometry, US, dated) A four-sided polygon with no parallel sides and no sides equal; a simple convex irregular quadrilateral.

trash /tɹæʃ/ trashes n
vuilnis vuil
(chiefly, North American) Useless physical things to be discarded; rubbish; refuse.
vuilnisbak
(chiefly, North American, metonym) A container into which things are discarded.
prul
(chiefly, North American, figurative) Something worthless or of poor quality.

trash /tɹæʃ/ v
kapotmaken stukslaan
(US) To beat soundly in a game.

trauma /ˈtɹaʊ.mə/ /ˈtɹɑ.mə/ /ˈtɹɒ.mə/ /ˈtɹɔ.mə/ /ˈtɹɔː.mə/ traumas traumata n
trauma
Any serious injury to the body, often resulting from violence or an accident.
An emotional wound leading to psychological injury.
An event that causes great distress.

traumatic /tɹɔːˈmætɪk/ more traumatic most traumatic adj
traumatisch
Of, caused by, or causing trauma.

traumatology n
traumatologie
(medicine, psychology) A branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of trauma.

travail /tɹəˈveɪl/ /ˈtɹævˌeɪl/ travails travaux n
barensweeën beproeving hard labeur smart werkarbeid zielskwelling

travail /tɹəˈveɪl/ /ˈtɹævˌeɪl/ v
hard zwoegen in barensnood verkeren slaven

travel /ˈtɹævəl/ travels n
reis
The act of traveling; passage from place to place.
The working motion of a piece of machinery; the length of a mechanical stroke.

travel /ˈtɹævəl/ v
reizen
(intransitive) To be on a journey, often for pleasure or business and with luggage; to go from one place to another.
reizen verplaatsen
(intransitive) To pass from one place to another; to move or transmit.
bereizen
(transitive) To travel throughout (a place).

travel agency travel agencies n
reisbureau
A company that arranges travel and accommodation for travellers.

travel guide travel guides n
reisgids
A book or other work designed to give tourists and other visitors information about a particular country or area.

travel insurance travel insurances n
reisverzekering

traveller /ˈtɹævlə/ /ˈtɹævl̩ɚ/ /ˈtɹævələ/ /ˈtɹævəlɚ/ travellers n
reiziger reizigster
One who travels, especially to distant lands.

traveller's cheque n
reischeque
(British, Canada) A preprinted cheque for a fixed amount, often in a foreign currency, issued by a bank that may be used instead of cash; may usually be replaced if lost or stolen.

travelling salesman problem n
handelsreizigersprobleem
(mathematics, UK, Canada) The problem in combinatorial optimization in which, given a number of cities and the costs of travelling from one to the other, it is required to determine the cheapest route that visits each city once and then returns to the initial city.

travelogue /ˈtɹavə(l)lɒɡ/ travelogues n
reisverslag
A description of someone's travels, given in the form of narrative, public lecture, slide show or motion picture.

traverse /tɹəˈvɜːs/ /tɹəˈvɝs/ /ˈtɹævəs/ /ˈtɹævɚs/ v
doorkruisen doorreizen
(transitive) To travel across, to go through, to pass through, particularly under difficult conditions.

travesty /ˈtɹæv.əs.ti/ /ˈtɹæv.ɪs.ti/ travesties n
travestie
A parody or stylistic imitation.

travois /tɹævˈwɑ/ /tɹəˈvɔɪ/ /ˈtɹævwɑ/ /ˈtɹævwɑː/ /ˈtɹævɔɪ/ travois travoises n
travois
(originally, and, chiefly, Canada, US, historical) A frame, often consisting of two poles tied together at one end to form a V-shaped structure with the vertex attached to a dog, horse, etc., or held by a person and the other ends touching the ground, which was used by indigenous peoples (notably the Plains Aboriginals of North America) to drag loads over land.

trawler trawlers n
trawler
A fishing boat that uses a trawl net or dragnet to catch fish.

tray /tɹeɪ/ trays n
dienblad
A small, typically rectangular or round, flat, and rigid object upon which things are carried.

treacherous /ˈtɹɛt͡ʃəɹəs/ /ˈtɹɛt͡ʃɹəs/ more treacherous most treacherous adj
verraderlijk
Exhibiting treachery.

treacle /ˈtɹiː.ku/ /ˈtɹiː.kəl/ /ˈtɹiː.kɯ/ treacles n
melasse
(chiefly, British) A syrupy byproduct of sugar refining; molasses or golden syrup.

tread /tɹɛd/ v
betreden
(intransitive) To step or walk (on or across something); to trample.
stampen vertrappen
(transitive) To crush grapes with one's feet to make wine

tread water v
ter plaatse trappelen
(figuratively) To make no progress, expending effort just enough to maintain a stable position.

treadmill /ˈtɹɛd.mɪl/ treadmills n
loopband
A piece of indoor sporting equipment used to allow for the motions of running or walking while staying in one place.
tredmolen
(historical) A mill worked by persons treading upon steps on the periphery of a wide wheel having a horizontal axis. It was used principally as a means of prison discipline.

treason /ˈtɹiː.zən/ treasons n
verraad hoogverraad landverraad
The crime of betraying one’s own country.

treasure /ˈtɹɛʒə/ /ˈtɹɛʒɚ/ /ˈt͡ʃɹɛʒɚ/ treasures n
schat
(uncountable) A collection of valuable things; accumulated wealth; a stock of money, jewels, etc.
(countable) Anything greatly valued.
(countable) A term of endearment.

treasure chest treasure chests n
schatkist
A chest filled with treasure, especially one used by pirates, etc.
(metonym) A treasury, especially a state or royal treasury.

treasure hunt treasure hunts n
schattenjacht
A search for sunken or buried treasure.

treasurer /ˈtɹɛʒəɹə(ɹ)/ treasurers n
thesaurier
The government official in charge of the Treasury.
penningmeester
The head of a corporation's treasury department.
penningmeester quaestor schatbewaarder schatmeester thesaurier
The official entrusted with the funds and revenues of an organization such as a club.

treasury /ˈtɹɛʒ.ə.ɹi/ /ˈtɹɛʒ.ɚ.i/ treasuries n
schatkamer schatkist
A place where treasure is stored safely.
A place where state or royal money and valuables are stored.

treat /tɹiːt/ [tɹiːt] [t͡ʃɹiːt] v
behandelen voorstellen
(intransitive) To discourse; to handle a subject in writing or speaking; to conduct a discussion. [from 14th c.]
behandelen
(transitive) To handle, deal with or behave towards in a specific way. [from 14th c.]
trakteren onderhandelen
(transitive) To entertain with food or drink, especially at one's own expense; to show hospitality to; to pay for as celebration or reward. [from 16th c.]
behandelen onderhandelen
(transitive) To care for medicinally or surgically; to apply medical care to. [from 18th c.]

treatise /ˈtɹiːtɪs/ /ˈtɹiːtɪz/ treatises n
scriptie verhandeling
A formal, usually lengthy, systematic discourse on some subject.

treatment /ˈtɹiːtmənt/ treatments n
behandeling
The process or manner of treating someone or something.
Medical care for an illness or injury.
The use of a substance or process to preserve or give particular properties to something.

treaty /-ɾi/ /ˈtɹiti/ /ˈtɹiːti/ /ˈtɹiːəti/ treaties n
verdrag overeenkomst traktaat
(countable, international law) A formal binding agreement concluded by subjects of international law, namely, states and international organizations; a convention, a pact.

treble /ˈtɹɛbəl/ trebles n
jongenssopraan knapensopraan
(music) The highest singing voice (especially as for a boy) or part in musical composition.

treble /ˈtɹɛbəl/ v
verdrievoudigen
(transitive, dated) To multiply by three; to make into three parts, layers, or thrice the amount.

treble clef treble clefs n
solsleutel vioolsleutel
(music) a symbol showing that the second line from the bottom of the stave represents the G above middle C

trebuchet /ˈtɹɛb.ju.ʃeɪ/ /ˈtɹɛb.juˌʃɛt/ /ˈtɹɛb.jə.ʃeɪ/ /ˈtɹɛb.jəˌʃeɪ/ /ˈtɹɛbəʃɛt/ trebuchets n
slingerarm slingerblijde
A torture device for dunking suspected witches by means of a chair attached to the end of a long pole.

tredecillion tredecillions numeral
tredeciljoen
(rare, US, modern British & Australian, short scale) 1042.
(rare, dated, British, Australian, long scale) 1078.

tree /tɹiː/ [tɹiː] [t̠͡ɹ̠̊˔ʷɪi̯] [t͡ʃɹiː] treen trees n
boom
A perennial woody plant taller and larger than a bush with a wooden trunk and, at some distance from the ground, leaves and branches.
An object made from a tree trunk and having multiple hooks or storage platforms.
(graph theory) A connected graph with no cycles or, if the graph is finite, equivalently a connected graph with n vertices and n−1 edges.
(computing theory) A recursive data structure in which each node has zero or more nodes as children.
(graphical user interface) A display or listing of entries or elements such that there are primary and secondary entries shown, usually linked by drawn lines or by indenting to the right.

tree hollow tree hollows n
boomholte
a semi-enclosed cavity which has naturally formed in the trunk or branch of a tree.

tree kangaroo tree kangaroos n
boomkangoeroe

tree pipit tree pipits n
boompieper
A small passerine bird, Anthus trivialis.

tree sparrow tree sparrows n
ringmus
A bird of the species Passer montanus

tree spinach n
boomspinazie
Chenopodium giganteum

tree topper tree toppers n
piek
A decorative ornament placed on the top of a Christmas tree, often in the form of a star or angel.

tree trunk tree trunks n
boomstam stam
(botany) The main structural member of a tree.

treebank /ˈtɹiː.bæŋk/ treebanks n
boombank treebank
(linguistics, computational linguistics) A database of sentences which are annotated with syntactic information, often in the form of a tree.

treecreeper treecreepers n
boomkruiper

treehouse /ˈtɹiːˌhaʊs/ treehouses n
boomhut
A house, or similar structure within a tree, or several trees, built with light materials; wood, bamboo or aluminum are preferred construction materials.

treelike more treelike most treelike adj
boomachtig
Having some characteristics of a tree; resembling or similar to a tree.

tremble /ˈtɹɛmbl̩/ v
beven
(intransitive) To shake, quiver, or vibrate.
(intransitive, figurative) To fear; to be afraid.

tremendous /tɹəˈmɛndəs/ /tɹɪˈmɛndəs/ more tremendous most tremendous adj
ontzagwekkend
Awe-inspiring; terrific.
geweldig
Extremely large (in amount, extent, degree, etc.) or great

tremulous /ˈtɹɛmjuləs/ /ˈtɹɛmjələs/ /ˈtɹɛmjʊləs/ more tremulous most tremulous adj
bevend
Timid, hesitant; lacking confidence.

trench /t(ʃ)ɹɛnt͡ʃ/ /t(ʃ)ɹɛnʃ/ trenches n
sloot geul greppel
A long, narrow ditch or hole dug in the ground.
loopgraaf
(military) A narrow excavation as used in warfare, as a cover for besieging or emplaced forces.

trench coat trench coats n
lange jas
A military-style raincoat with a belt and deep pockets and often epaulettes.

trench foot n
loopgravenvoeten
A medical condition which can affect the feet when they are constantly cold and wet, similar to frostbite.

trench warfare n
loopgravenoorlog
(uncountable) Warfare in which opposing sides occupy trenches and repeatedly fire at one another; usually involving high casualty rates over a long period of time.

trencher-man /ˈtɹɛnt͡ʃə(ɹ)mən/ trencher-men n
slokop
(obsolete) A feeder; a great eater; a gormandizer.

trend /tɹɛnd/ trends n
neiging trend
An inclination in a particular direction.
trend rage
A fad or fashion style.
(mathematics) A line drawn on a graph that approximates the trend of a number of disparate points.

trepak trepaks n
trepak
A traditional brisk Russian and Ukrainian folk dance.

trepan /tɹɪˈpæn/ v
beetnemen foppen
(archaic) To ensnare; to seduce, to trick.

trepanation /tɹɛpəˈneɪʃən/ trepanations n
schedeltrepanatie
The practice of drilling a hole in the skull as a physical, mental, or spiritual treatment.

trepidation /ˌtɹɛp.ɪˈdeɪ.ʃən/ trepidations n
ongerustheid opwinding
An involuntary trembling, sometimes an effect of paralysis, but usually caused by terror or fear.
(astronomy, obsolete) A libration of the starry sphere in the Ptolemaic system; a motion ascribed to the firmament, to account for certain small changes in the position of the ecliptic and of the stars.

trespass /ˈtɹɛspæs/ /ˈtɹɛspəs/ trespasses n
huisvredebreuk
(legal) An intentional interference with another's property or person.
(archaic) sin

trespass /ˈtɹɛspæs/ /ˈtɹɛspəs/ v
schenden

trestle /ˈtɹɛsəl/ trestles n
zaagbok
schraag
A horizontal member supported near each end by a pair of divergent legs, such as sawhorses.

triacontadigon triacontadigons n
tweeëndertighoek
(geometry) A polygon with thirty-two sides and thirty-two angles.

triage /tɹiˈɑʒ/ /ˈtɹi.ɑʒ/ /ˈtɹiː.ɑːʒ/ triages n
triage
(medicine) The process of sorting patients so as to determine the order in which they will be treated (for example, by assigning precedence according to the urgency of illness or injury).

trial /ˈtɹaɪəl/ [tɹaɪəl] adj
trialis
(grammar) Pertaining to a language form referring to three of something, like people. (See Ambai language for an example.)

trial /ˈtɹaɪəl/ [tɹaɪəl] trials n
proces proef test rechtszaak
A meeting or series of meetings in a court of law at which evidence is presented to a judge (and sometimes a jury) to allow them to decide on a legal matter (especially whether an accused person is guilty of a crime).
beproeving bezoeking
A difficult or annoying experience or person; (especially, religion) such an experience seen as a test of faith and piety.
proef test
(archaic) The action of trying (to do) something, especially more than once. (This sense is still current in the expression trial and error.)

trial /ˈtɹaɪəl/ [tɹaɪəl] v
testen
(transitive) To carry out a series of tests on (a new product, procedure etc.) before marketing or implementing it.

trial and error trials and errors n
trial-and-error
The process of finding a solution to a problem by trying many possible solutions and learning from mistakes until success is attained.

trial balloon /ˌtɹaɪəl bəˈlun/ /ˌtɹaɪəl bəˈluːn/ trial balloons n
proefballon
(idiomatic, figuratively) An idea, suggestion, or prospective action, product, etc., offered to an audience or group in order to test whether it generates acceptance or interest.

trial by fire trials by fire n
vuurproef
A test in which a person is exposed to flames in order to assess their truthfulness, commitment, courage etc.
vuurdoop
A situation in which a soldier or other combatant faces the discharge of opposing weapons, as a test of their fortitude.
vuurproef vuurdoop
(idiomatic, by extension) Any ordeal which tests one's strength, endurance or resolve.

trial run trial runs n
testpoging
An empirical test of the suitability or effectiveness of a method or thing by running it at least once.

trialogue trialogues n
trialoog
A conversation or talk between three people.
triloog trialoog
(European Union) An informal tripartite meeting attended by representatives of the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union, and the European Commission.

triangle /ˈtɹaɪəŋɡəl/ /ˈtɹaɪˌæŋɡəl/ triangles n
driehoek triangel
(geometry) A polygon with three sides and three angles.
triangel driehoek
(music) A percussion instrument made by forming a metal rod into a triangular shape which is open at one angle. It is suspended from a string and hit with a metal bar to make a resonant sound.

triangle wave triangle waves n
driehoek driehoeksgolf
(maths, engineering) A function or waveform that alternately ramps linearly upwards and then downwards.

triangular /tɹaɪˈaɪŋ.ɡjʊ.lɚ/ /tɹaɪˈæŋ.ɡjə.lə/ /tɹaɪˈæŋ.ɡjə.lɚ/ /tɹaɪˈæŋ.ɡjʊ.lə/ more triangular most triangular adj
driehoekig
Having a triangle as a base; as, a triangular prism, a triangular pyramid.

triangular number triangular numbers n
driehoeksgetal
(mathematics) Any integer that is the sum of n natural numbers from 1 to n.

triangulation /tɹʌɪaŋɡjʊˈleɪʃn̩/ /ˌtɹaɪˌæŋɡjəˈleɪʃən/ triangulations n
triangulatie driehoeksmeting
(uncountable, surveying) A technique in which distances and directions are estimated from an accurately measured baseline and the principles of trigonometry; (countable) an instance of the use of this technique.

tribadism /ˈtɹɪbədɪz(ə)m/ n
tribadisme
(specifically) A sexual act in which two women rub their vulvas together.

tribal chief tribal chiefs n
stamhoofd
The chief of a tribe.

tribe /tɹaɪb/ tribes n
stam
A socially cohesive group of people within a society.

tribemate tribemates n
stamgenoot

tribesman tribesmen n
stamlid
A (usually male) member of a tribe.

triboluminescence n
triboluminescentie
The production of light by friction.

tribulation /ˌtɹɪbjəˈleɪ̯ʃən/ /ˌtɹɪbjʊˈleɪ̯ʃən/ tribulations n
beproeving
Any adversity; a trying period or event.

tribunal /tɹaɪˈbjunəl/ /tɹaɪˈbjuːnəl/ /tɹəˈbjunəl/ /tɹɪˈbjuːnəl/ tribunals n
tribunaal
(legal) An assembly including one or more judges to conduct judicial business; a court of law.

tribunate tribunates n
tribunaat
The state or office of a tribune.

tribune /tɹɪˈbjuːn/ /ˈtɹɪbjuːn/ tribunes n
tribune
(uncommon) Synonym of pulpit, a platform, a place or opportunity to express one's opinion

tribune of the plebs tribunes of the plebs n
volkstribuun

tributary /ˈtɹɪbjʊtəɹi/ tributaries n
zijrivier
(hydrology) A natural water stream that flows into a larger river or other body of water.
vazalstaat
A nation, state, or other entity that pays tribute.

tribute /ˈtɹɪbjuːt/ tributes n
afdracht
A payment made by a feudal vassal to his lord.

tricameralism n
driekamerstelsel
(government) The practice of having three legislative or parliamentary chambers.

trice /tɹaɪs/ trices n
oogwenk
Now only in the phrase in a trice: a very short time; the blink of an eye, an instant, a moment.

trice /tɹaɪs/ v
optrekken slepen
(transitive, obsolete) To pull, to pull out or away, to pull sharply.
ophalen optrekken
(transitive) To drag or haul, especially with a rope; specifically (nautical) to haul or hoist and tie up by means of a rope.

trichome /ˈtɹaɪkoʊm/ /ˈtɹɪkoʊm/ trichomes n
haar trichoom
(botany) A hair- or scale-like extension of the epidermis of a plant.

trichotillomania n
trichotillomanie TTM
A medical disorder where someone compulsively pulls their own hair out.

trick of the trade tricks of the trade n
klappen van de zweep kneepjes van het vak
(idiomatic, mostly, in the plural) A shortcut or other quick, or very effective way of doing things, that professional workers learn from experience.

trick question trick questions n
strikvraag
A question that tries to make someone answer in a certain way, usually incorrectly (i.e. that seems to have an obvious answer that is however incorrect), or that doesn't have a correct answer or that hides the real question or some difficulty. Usually a loaded question.
(rare) A complex question, whose wording hinders the ability to answer it correctly.

trickery /tɹɪ.kə.ɹi/ trickeries n
bedriegerij
(uncountable) Deception or underhanded behavior.

trickle /ˈtɹɪkəl/ v
druppelen
(intransitive) to flow in a very thin stream or drop continuously.

tricky /ˈtɹɪk.i/ trickier trickiest adj
netelig netelige
Hard to deal with, complicated.
listig listige
Adept at using deception.

tricolour /ˈtraɪˌkʌlə/ /ˈtraɪˌkʌlɚ/ /ˈtrɪkələ, -lɔː/ adj
driekleurig
Having three colours.

tricolour /ˈtraɪˌkʌlə/ /ˈtraɪˌkʌlɚ/ /ˈtrɪkələ, -lɔː/ tricolours n
driekleur nationale driekleur
A flag consisting of three stripes that are either vertical or horizontal; all of equal size, and of a different colour each.

tricycle /ˈtɹaɪsɪkəl/ /ˈtɹaɪˌsɪkəl/ tricycles n
driewieler
A cycle with three wheels, powered by pedals and usually intended for young children.

tridecagon tridecagons n
dertienhoek
A polygon having thirteen sides and thirteen angles.

trident /ˈtɹaɪ̯dənt/ tridents n
drietand
A three-pronged spear somewhat resembling a pitchfork.

tridental adj
drietandig
Having three prongs or tines.

triduan /ˈtɹaɪdjʊən/ /ˈtɹɪdjʊən/ adj
driedaags
Lasting three days.
driedagelijks
Happening every third day.

trifle /ˈtɹaɪfəl/ trifles n
puddingtaart
(cooking) An English dessert made from a mixture of thick custard, fruit, sponge cake, jelly and whipped cream.
aalmoes een beetje
An insignificant amount of money.
bagatel minnetjes onbenulligheid zever
(figurative) Anything that is of little importance or worth.

trifle /ˈtɹaɪfəl/ v
lichtvaardig handelen
(intransitive) To deal with something as if it were of little importance or worth.
grappen grollen
(intransitive) To act, speak, or otherwise behave with jest.
tollen
(intransitive) To inconsequentially toy with something.
verspillen
(transitive) To squander or waste.

triforium /tɹaɪ̯ˈfɔːɹɪəm/ triforia triforiums n
triforium
(architecture) The gallery of arches above the side-aisle vaulting in the nave of a church.

trigger /ˈtɹɪɡə/ /ˈtɹɪɡɚ/ triggers n
trekker
(firearms) A finger-operated lever used to fire a gun.

trigger /ˈtɹɪɡə/ /ˈtɹɪɡɚ/ v
afvuren vuren
(transitive) To fire a weapon.
activeren initiëren ontketenen
(transitive) To initiate something.

trigger guard trigger guards n
trekkerbeugel
A thin loop surrounding the trigger of a weapon to keep it from accidental discharge.

trigger-happy more trigger-happy most trigger-happy adj
schietgraag
Having a tendency or desire to shoot a firearm irresponsibly before adequately identifying the target.

trigintillion numeral
quindeciljard
(rare; US; modern British & Australian, short scale) 1093.
(rare; dated British & Australian, long scale) 10180.

trigon /ˈtɹaɪɡɒn/ /ˈtɹaɪɡən/ trigons n
driehoek
(countable, geometry, rare) A triangle.

trigonal /ˈtrɪɡ(ə)n(ə)l/ more trigonal most trigonal adj
driehoekig trigonaal
Having three angles and three sides, triangular.
trigonaal
(crystallography) Of or pertaining to a crystal system with three equal and equally inclined but not perpendicular axes.

trigonometric /ˌtɹɪɡ ə nəˈmɛ tɹɪk/ adj
trigonometrisch
(mathematics) of, relating to, or constructed using trigonometry

trigonometry /ˌtɹɪɡəˈnɒmətɹi/ trigonometries n
goniometrie trigonometrie driehoeksmeetkunde
(geometry, analysis) The branch of mathematics that deals with the relationships between the sides and angles of (in particular) right-angled triangles, as represented by the trigonometric functions, and with calculations based on said relationships.

trilemma /tɹaɪˈlɛmə/ trilemmas n
trilemma
A circumstance in which a choice must be made between three options that seem equally undesirable.

trilingual more trilingual most trilingual adj
drietalig
Able to read or speak three languages.
Expressed or written in three languages.

trilingual trilinguals n
drietalige
A person who speaks three languages.

trill /tɹɪl/ [t̠ʰɹ̠̊ɪl] trills n
triller
(music) A rapid alternation between an indicated note and the one above it as an ornament; in musical notation usually indicated with the letters tr written above the staff.
(phonetics) A type of consonantal sound that is produced by vibrations of the tongue against the place of articulation: for example, Spanish ⟨rr⟩, /r/.

trillion /ˈtɹɪljən/ trillions numeral
biljoen triljoen
(dated, _, British, Australian, long scale) A million million million: 1 followed by eighteen zeros, 1018.

trilogy /ˈtɹɪləd͡ʒi/ trilogies n
trilogie drieluik
A set of three works of art that are connected, and that can be seen either as a single work or as three individual works. They are commonly found in literature, film, or video games.

trimaran trimarans n
trimaran
A type of boat with three parallel hulls.

trinity /ˈtɹɪnɪti/ trinities n
drievuldigheid drie-eenheid
A group or set of three people or things; three things combined into one.

trinket /ˈtɹɪŋkət/ /ˈtɹɪŋkɪt/ trinkets n
kleinood
A small showy ornament or piece of jewelry
prullaria snuisterij
A thing of little value; a trifle; a toy.

trio /ˈtɹi.əʊ/ /ˈtɹioʊ/ trios n
trio
(music) A piece of music written for three musicians.
(music) A passage in the middle of a minuet, frequently in a different key.

trio sonata trio sonatas n
triosonate
a type of musical composition with two melodic parts and basso continuo

trip /tɹɪp/ [tʰɹɪpʰ] trips n
reis tocht
A journey; an excursion or jaunt.
misstap struikeling
A stumble or misstep.

trip /tɹɪp/ [tʰɹɪpʰ] v
struikelen
(intransitive) To fall over or stumble over an object as a result of striking it with one's foot

tripartite /tɹaɪˈpɑɹtaɪt/ /tɹaɪˈpɑːtaɪt/ adj
driedelig
In three parts.

tripe /tɹaɪp/ tripes n
pens
The lining of the large stomach of ruminating animals, when prepared for food.
darmen ingewanden
(chiefly, in plural) The entrails; hence, humorously or in contempt, the belly.

triphthong /ˈtɹɪfˌθɑŋ/ /ˈtɹɪfˌθɒŋ(ɡ)/ /ˈtɹɪfˌθɔŋ/ /ˈtɹɪpˌθɑŋ/ /ˈtɹɪpˌθɒŋ(ɡ)/ /ˈtɹɪpˌθɔŋ/ triphthongs n
drieklank triftong
A monosyllabic vowel combination usually involving a quick but smooth movement from one vowel to another that passes over a third one.

triplane triplanes n
driedekker
(aviation) An airplane that has three pairs of wings, one above the others

triple /ˈtɹɪp.l̩/ /ˈtɹɪpəl/ adj
driedubbel drievoudig
Of three times the quantity.

triple /ˈtɹɪp.l̩/ /ˈtɹɪpəl/ v
verdrievoudigen
To multiply by three.

triple point triple points n
tripelpunt
(physics) The unique temperature and pressure at which the solid, liquid and gas phases of a substance are all in equilibrium.

triplet /ˈtɹɪ.pə.lɛt/ /ˈtɹɪplət/ triplets n
triool
(music) A group of three notes played or written where two notes would ordinarily be; a form of tuplet.
drielingbroer drielingzus
One of a group of three siblings born at the same time to the same mother.
trio
One of a group of three, particularly

tripod /ˈtɹaɪpɑd/ /ˈtɹaɪpɒd/ tripods n
statief driepoot
A three-legged stand or mount.

triptote /ˈtɹɪptoʊt/ triptotes n
triptoot
(grammar) A noun which has three cases.

triptych /ˈtɹɪptɪk/ triptychs n
triptiek drieluik
(arts) A picture or series of pictures painted on three tablets connected by hinges.

tripwire tripwires n
struikeldraad valstrik
A cord or wire arranged so that when snagged or pulled by an intruder, it will trigger a detector or trap or a device, such as a land mine.

triquetra /tɹaɪˈkwɛtɹə/ triquetrae triquetras n
triquetra
A shape formed of three vesicae piscium, sometimes with an additional circle, a symbol of things and persons that are threefold (including the Christian Trinity), and a symbol of protection in Wicca.

triskaidekaphobia /ˌtɹɪskaɪdɛkəˈfəʊbi.ə/ n
triskaidekafobie triscaidecafobie
Fear or dislike of the number thirteen (13).

triskelion /trɑɪ.ˈskɛ.li.ən/ /trɪ.ˈskɛ.li.ən/ triskelia triskelions n
triskelion
A figure composed of three interlocked spirals (or three bent human legs), with threefold rotational symmetry.

trisyllabic /ˌtɹaɪ.sɪˈlæb.ɪk/ /ˌtɹɑe.sɪˈlæb.ɪk/ adj
drielettergrepig trisyllabisch
having three syllables

trite /tɹaɪt/ triter tritest adj
afgezaagd banaal versleten
Often in reference to a word or phrase: used so many times that it is commonplace, or no longer interesting or effective; worn out, hackneyed.

tritium /ˈtrɪʃi.əm/ /ˈtɹɪti.əm/ tritiums n
tritium
(isotope) A radioactive isotope of the element hydrogen (symbol T or 31H) having one proton and two neutrons.

triton tritons n
tritiumkern triton
(particle) the nucleus of a tritium atom, consisting of a proton and two neutrons

triumph /ˈtɹaɪ.əmf/ /ˈtɹaɪ.ʌmf/ triumphs n
triomf
A conclusive success following an effort, conflict, or confrontation of obstacles; victory; conquest.
A state of joy or exultation at success.

triumph /ˈtɹaɪ.əmf/ /ˈtɹaɪ.ʌmf/ v
zegevieren
triomferen
To celebrate victory with pomp; to rejoice over success; to exult in an advantage gained; to exhibit exultation.
To prevail over rivals, challenges, or difficulties.

triumphal arch triumphal arches n
triomfboog
A monumental arch that commemorates a victory.

triumphant /tɹaɪˈʌmfənt/ more triumphant most triumphant adj
triomfant
Celebrating victory.

triumvirate /tɹaɪ.ˈʌm.vəɹ.ɪt/ triumvirates n
driemanschap triumviraat
An official group of three people, especially a ruling council of three men and particularly (historical) two such councils in Roman history.

triune adj
drie-enig
Both three and one at the same time.

trivia /ˈtɹɪvi.ə/ trivia trivias n
trivia
Insignificant trifles of little importance, especially items of unimportant information.

trivial /ˈtɹɪv.i.əl/ more trivial most trivial adj
onbeduidend

troak /tɹoʊk/ /tɹəʊk/ v
ruilen
(Scotland) To barter or trade, especially outside a government monopoly.

troglodyte /ˈtɹɒɡlədaɪt/ /ˈtɹɒɡləʊdaɪt/ /ˈt͡ʃɹɑɡloʊdaɪt/ /ˈt͡ʃɹɑɡlədaɪt/ troglodytes n
holbewoner holenmens
A member of a supposed prehistoric race that lived in caves or holes, a caveman.

trogon /ˈtɹəʊɡɒn/ trogons n
trogon
A bird of a species in the family Trogonidae, most of which live in Central and South America, have colorful feathers, and nest in holes in trees.

troika /ˈtɹɔɪ.kə/ troikas troiki n
trojka
A Russian carriage drawn by a team of three horses abreast.

troll /tɹoʊl/ /tɹɑl/ /tɹɒl/ /tɹəʊl/ trolls n
trol
Originally (Scandinavia, mythology) , a giant supernatural being; now (European folklore, fantasy) , a grotesque humanoid creature living in caves or hills or under bridges. [from early 17th c.]
(figurative, originally, Internet slang) A person who makes or posts inflammatory or insincere statements in an attempt to lure others into combative argument for purposes of personal entertainment or to manipulate their perception, especially in an online community or discussion; also, such a statement. [from late 20th c.]
(by extension, politics) A person who sows discord, or spreads misinformation or propaganda, in order to promote an agenda as part of an organized political campaign.

troll /tɹoʊl/ /tɹɑl/ /tɹɒl/ /tɹəʊl/ v
trollen
(figurative, originally, Internet slang) To make or post inflammatory or insincere statements in an attempt to lure (someone) into combative argument for purposes of personal entertainment or to manipulate their perception, especially in an online community or discussion; also, to post such statements on (an online location, such as a social media website). [from late 20th c.]

trolley bus trolley buses trolley busses n
trolleybus
A bus, powered via overhead electric cables, that does not run on tracks.

trollop /ˈtɹɒl.əp/ trollops n
hoer slet
(derogatory) A strumpet; a whore.

trombone /tɹəmˈboʊn/ /tɹəmˈbəʊn/ /ˌtɹɑmˈboʊn/ /ˌtɹɒmˈbəʊn/ trombones tromboni n
trombone
A musical instrument in the brass family, having a cylindrical bore, and usually a sliding tube (but sometimes piston valves, and rarely both). Most often refers to the tenor trombone, which is the most common type of trombone and has a fundamental tone of B♭ˌ (contra B♭).

troop /tɹup/ /tɹuːp/ troops n
ploeg
(mostly, in the plural) A group of soldiers; military forces.
(nonstandard) An individual soldier or member of a military force.

troops /tɹuːps/ n
troepen
military personnel in uniform

troopship troopships n
troepenschip troepentransportschip
A ship used to transport military troops.

trope /tɹoʊp/ /tɹəʊp/ [tɹ̥əʊp] tropes n
troop
(art, literature) Something recurring across a genre or type of art or literature; a motif.
(medieval, _, Christianity) An addition (of dialogue, song, music, etc.) to a standard element of the liturgy, serving as an embellishment.
(Judaism) A cantillation pattern, or one of the marks that represents it.
A short cadence at the end of the melody in some early music.
troop figuurlijke uitdrukking
(rhetoric) A figure of speech in which words or phrases are used with a nonliteral or figurative meaning, such as a metaphor.

trope /tɹoʊp/ /tɹəʊp/ [tɹ̥əʊp] v
een troop gebruiken van een troop voorzien
(transitive) To use, or embellish something with, a trope.

trophic level trophic levels n
trofisch niveau
(ecology) A particular position occupied by a group of organisms in a food chain.

tropic /ˈtɹɒpɪk/ tropics n
keerkring
Either of the two parallels of latitude 23°27′ north and south of the equator; the farthest points at which the sun can be directly overhead; the boundaries of the torrid zone or tropics.

tropical /ˈtɹoʊ.pɪ.kəl/ /ˈtɹɑ.pɪ.kəl/ /ˈtɹɒp.ɪ.kəl/ /ˈtɹəʊ.pɪ.kəl/ /ˈt͡ʃɹɒp.ɪ.kəl/ more tropical most tropical adj
tropisch

tropical cyclone tropical cyclones n
tropische cycloon
(in the broad sense) a rapidly rotating storm system characterized by a low-pressure center, strong winds, and a circular/spiral arrangement of thunderstorms that produce heavy rain, ranging in increasing strength from tropical depressions and tropical storm to hurricanes.
(in the narrow sense) typhoon, hurricane

tropical depression tropical depressions n
tropische depressie
(meteorology) organized low-pressure system of thunderclouds with closed surface circulation and maximum sustained winds of less than 34 knots (63 km) per hour.

tropical rainforest tropical rainforests n
tropisch regenwoud
A forest with high rate of precipitation and high humidity, usually located near the equator.

tropical storm tropical storms n
tropische storm
A cyclone within the tropics, typically having its thunderclouds organized in a spiral shape with wind speeds on the surface between about 30 and 75 miles (60–120 km) per hour.

tropism /ˈtɹoʊˌpɪzəm/ /ˈtɹəʊpɪz(ə)m/ tropisms n
tropie
(uncountable, biology) The turning of an organism (chiefly a plant) or part of an organism either towards or away from a stimulus; (countable) an instance of this.

troposphere tropospheres n
troposfeer
The lower levels of the atmosphere extending from the surface of the Earth or another celestial body up to the tropopause. It is characterized by convective air movements and a large vertical temperature change.

trot /tɹɑt/ /tɹɒt/ trots n
draf
(chiefly, of horses) A gait of a four-legged animal between walk and canter, a diagonal gait (in which diagonally opposite pairs of legs move together).

troubadour troubadours n
troubadour
An itinerant composer and performer of songs in medieval Europe; a jongleur or travelling minstrel.

trouble /ˈtɹə-/ /ˈtɹʌb(ə)l/ troubles n
probleem
moeite last moeilijkheid zorg
A distressing or dangerous situation.

troublemaker troublemakers n
druktemaker lastverkoper ruziemaker
One who causes trouble, especially one who does so deliberately.

troubleshooter troubleshooters n
probleemoplosser troubleshooter
A person skilled at locating the causes of problems and rectifying them.

trough /tɹɑf/ /tɹɑθ/ /tɹɒf/ /tɹɔf/ /tɹɔθ/ troughs n
trog
A long, narrow container, open on top, for feeding or watering animals.

trounce /tɹaʊns/ v
afranselen
(transitive) To beat severely; to thrash.
verpletteren
(transitive) To beat or overcome thoroughly, to defeat heavily; especially (games, sports) to win against (someone) by a wide margin.
kastijden
(transitive) To chastise or punish physically or verbally; to scold with abusive language.
aanklagen
(transitive, Britain, regional) To punish by bringing a lawsuit against; to sue.

trouser leg trouser legs n
broekspijp

trouser press trouser presses n
broekenpers broekpers
An electrical appliance used to smooth the wrinkles from a pair of trousers.

trousseau /ˈtɹuˌsoʊ/ /ˈtɹuːsəʊ/ trousseaus trousseaux n
uitzet
The clothes and linen, etc., that a bride collects or that is given to her for her wedding and married life, especially a traditional or formal set of these.

trout /tɹaʊt/ /tɹʌʊt/ trout trouts n
forel beekforel
Any of several species of fish in Salmonidae, closely related to salmon, and distinguished by spawning more than once.

trouvère trouvères n
trouvère
A medieval lyric poet using the Northern langue d’oïl (precursor dialects of modern French), as opposed to their older, southern example, the original troubadours, who used langue d’oc (Occitan)

trowel /ˈtɹaʊ.əl/ trowels n
troffel truweel
A mason’s tool, used in spreading and dressing mortar, and breaking bricks to shape them.
tuinschep
A gardener’s tool, shaped like a scoop, used in taking up plants, stirring soil etc.

trowel /ˈtɹaʊ.əl/ v
troffelen
(transitive) To apply (a substance) with a trowel.

trowel machine trowel machines n
vlindermachine
a type of machine used to smooth a mould surface, thus putting a finishing touch on it.

truancy truancies n
schoolverzuim spijbelen
The act of shirking from responsibilities and duties, especially from attending school.

truant /ˈtɹuənt/ /ˈtɹuːənt/ adj
spijbelend
(specifically) Of a student: absent from school without permission.

truant /ˈtɹuənt/ /ˈtɹuːənt/ truants n
spijbelaar verzuimen
(specifically) A student who is absent from school without permission; hence (figurative) , a person who shirks or wanders from business or duty.

truce /tɹus/ /tɹuːs/ truces n
wapenstilstand staakt-het-vuren
A period of time in which no fighting takes place due to an agreement between the opposed parties.

truck /tɹʌk/ [tɹʌk] [t͡ʃɹʌk] trucks n
vrachtauto vrachtwagen camion
(countable, uncountable, US, Australia) A heavier motor vehicle designed to carry goods or to pull a semi-trailer designed to carry goods.

truck driver truck drivers n
vrachtwagenchauffeur
(US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand) A person employed to drive a truck, especially a tractor-trailer or other large industrial truck.

truculent /ˈtɹʌkjʊlənt/ more truculent most truculent adj
agressief kwaadaardig wild
Cruel or savage.
dodelijk
Deadly or destructive.
twistziek vechtlustig
Eager or quick to argue, fight or start a conflict.

truculently more truculently most truculently adv
vijandig woest
With aggression; savagely.

trudge /tɹʌd͡ʒ/ v
sloffen
(intransitive) To walk wearily with heavy, slow steps.

true /tɹjuː/ /tɹuː/ /tɹɪʊ̯/ [t̠ɹ̠̊˔ʷu̠ː] more true most true truer truest adj
echt waar
(of a statement) Conforming to the actual state of reality or fact; factually correct.
Genuine; legitimate, valid.
waar
(logic) Of the state in Boolean logic that indicates an affirmative or positive result.
trouw
Loyal, faithful.

true /tɹjuː/ /tɹuː/ /tɹɪʊ̯/ [t̠ɹ̠̊˔ʷu̠ː] v
rechttrekken rechtzetten
To straighten (of something that is supposed to be straight).

true bug true bugs n
wants
Any of various insects of the order Hemiptera and in particular of the suborder Heteroptera, that are wingless or have two pairs of wings, and have mouthparts adapted for piercing and sucking.

true thrush true thrushes n
echte lijster
Any member of the genus Turdus.

true to life adj
levensecht waarheidsgetrouw
Realistic; natural.

truffle /ˈtɹʌf.l̩/ truffles n
truffel
Any of various edible fungi, of the genus Tuber, that grow in the soil in southern Europe; the earthnut.

truffle hog truffle hogs n
truffelvarken
A domestic pig used for extraction of truffles.

truism truisms n
gemeenplaats waarheid als een koe
A self-evident or obvious truth.

truly /ˈtɹuːli/ more truly most truly trulier truliest adv
waarlijk oprecht
(modal) Honestly, genuinely, in fact, really.

trumeau /tɹuːˈməʊ/ trumeaus trumeaux n
trumeau
(architecture) The pillar or center post supporting the lintel in the middle of a doorway or window opening, especially in a church.

trump /tɹʌmp/ [t͡ʃɹʌmp] trumps n
troef
(cards) The suit, in a game of cards, that outranks all others.
(cards) A playing card of that suit.
(figuratively) Something that gives one an advantage, especially one held in reserve.

trump /tɹʌmp/ [t͡ʃɹʌmp] v
overtroeven
(transitive, cards) To play on (a card of another suit) with a trump.

trumpet /ˈtɹʌmpɪt/ trumpets n
trompet
A musical instrument of the brass family, generally tuned to the key of B-flat; by extension, any type of lip-vibrated aerophone, most often valveless and not chromatic.

trumpet /ˈtɹʌmpɪt/ v
trompet spelen
(intransitive) To play the trumpet.

trumpeter /ˈtɹʌmpɪtə/ /ˈtɹʌmpɪtɚ/ trumpeters n
trompettist trompettiste
Someone who plays a trumpet.
trompettist trompettiste trompetvis trompetvogel
Any of three species of bird in the family Psophiidae from South America named for the trumpeting threat call of the males.
trommelduif
Any of a number of breeds of fancy pigeon (variety of domestic pigeon (Columba livia), originally bred for their peculiar gurgling voice, a prolonged coo called "trumpeting" or "drumming").
trompetzwaan
An American swan (Cygnus buccinator) with a very loud honk.

trumpeter finch trumpeter finches n
woestijnvink
A species of finch, Bucanetes githagineus, known for its buzzing nasal trill

trumpeter pigeon /ˈtɹʌmpətɚ ˈpɪdʒən/ trumpeter pigeons n
trommelduif
Any of a number of breeds of domestic fancy pigeon, Columba livia domestica, descendants of the wild rock pigeon, Columba livia, of the family Columbidae (pigeons and doves) (originally bred for their peculiar gurgling voice, a prolonged coo called "trumpeting" or "drumming").

trumpeter swan trumpeter swans n
trompetzwaan
The largest North American swan, Cygnus buccinator; they have white plumage with a long neck, a short black bill.

truncate /tɹaŋˈkæɪt/ /tɹʌŋˈkeɪt/ /ˈtɹʌŋˌkeɪt/ v
afhakken afkappen
(transitive) To shorten (something) by, or as if by, cutting part of it off.
afronden beneden naar
(mathematics, transitive) To shorten (a decimal number) by removing trailing (or leading) digits.

truncated icosahedron truncated icosahedra truncated icosahedrons n
afgeknotte icosaëder
(geometry) A polyhedron that has thirty-two faces (12 regular pentagons and 20 regular hexagons) and 60 vertices and 90 edges, and is one of the Archimedean solids.

truncheon /ˈtɹʌnt͡ʃən/ /ˈtɹʌnʃən/ truncheons n
knuppel
A short staff, a club; a cudgel.
wapenstok
A baton, or military staff of command, now especially the stick carried by a police officer.

trundle /ˈtɹʌndəl/ trundles n
rolwieltje
(obsolete) A small wheel or roller.

trundle /ˈtɹʌndəl/ v
karren kruien voortrollen
(transitive) To wheel or roll (an object on wheels), especially by pushing, often slowly or heavily.

trundle bed trundle beds n
bed op wieltjes uitschuifbed
A low bed, designed to be rolled/stored away, usually on casters, under a higher bed, e.g. for temporary use by guests.

trunk /tɹʌŋk/ [tɹʌŋk] [t͡ʃɹʌŋk] trunks n
slurf
The conspicuously extended, mobile, nose-like organ of an animal such as a sengi, a tapir or especially an elephant. The trunks of various kinds of animals might be adapted to probing and sniffing, as in the sengis, or be partly prehensile, as in the tapir, or be a versatile prehensile organ for manipulation, feeding, drinking and fighting as in the elephant.
koffer
A box or chest usually covered with leather, metal, or cloth, or sometimes made of leather, hide, or metal, for holding or transporting clothes or other goods.
koffer laadruimte kofferbak
(North America, automotive) The luggage storage compartment of a sedan/saloon-style car.
stam
(software engineering) In software projects under source control: the most current source tree, from which the latest unstable builds (so-called "trunk builds") are compiled.

truss /tɹʌs/ v
opbinden
(transitive) To tie up a bird before cooking it.

truss bridge truss bridges n
vakwerkbrug
A bridge whose load-bearing superstructure is composed of a truss.

trust /tɹʊst/ /tɹʌst/ [tɹɐst] [tɹʌst] [t͡ʃɹ-] trusts n
vertrouwen hebben in
vertrouwen
Confidence in or reliance on some person or quality.
Confidence in the future payment for goods or services supplied; credit.
(legal) The confidence vested in a person who has legal ownership of a property to manage for the benefit of another.

trust /tɹʊst/ /tɹʌst/ [tɹɐst] [tɹʌst] [t͡ʃɹ-] v
vertrouwen
(transitive) To place confidence in, to rely on, to confide in.

trustee /tɹʌsˈtiː/ trustees n
beheerder mandataris
(trust law) A person to whom property is legally committed in trust, to be applied either for the benefit of specified individuals (beneficiaries), or for public uses; one who is intrusted with property for the benefit of another.

trustworthiness /ˈtɹʌst.wɜɹ.ði.nɛs/ n
betrouwbaarheid
The state or quality of being trustworthy or reliable.

trustworthy /ˈtɹʌst.wɜɹ.ði/ more trustworthy most trustworthy trustworthier trustworthiest adj
betrouwbaar
Deserving of trust, reliable.

truth /tɹuːθ/ truths n
waarheid werkelijkheid
True facts, genuine depiction or statements of reality.
That which is real, in a deeper sense; spiritual or ‘genuine’ reality.
waarheid echtheid
Conformity to fact or reality; correctness, accuracy.
eerlijkheid oprechtheid waarheid
The state or quality of being true to someone or something.
eed
(obsolete) A pledge of loyalty or faith.
waarheid
(countable) Something acknowledged to be true; a true statement or axiom.

truth be told interjection
eerlijk gezegd
(idiomatic) Used when admitting something one might otherwise lie about, e.g. to keep up appearances or be polite.

truth or dare n
waarheid of durven
(games) A game where players take it in turn to perform a dare set by the other players, or truthfully answer a question put forth by them.

truth value truth values n
waarheidswaarde
(logic) A value indicating to what extent a statement is true; in classical logic, these are the values "true" and "false".

truthiness /ˈtɹuːθinəs/ n
waarheidigheid
(US, colloquial) Superficial or asserted truthfulness, without recourse to evidence. [from 21st c.]

try /tɹaɪ/ [tɹ̝̊aɪ̯] [t̠͡ɹ̠̊˔aɪ̯] [t̠͡ɹ̠̊˔ʷaɪ̯] [t͡ʃɹaɪ̯] v
proberen uitproberen proeven toetsen berechten
To prove by experiment; to apply a test to, for the purpose of determining the quality; to examine; to prove; to test.
proberen trachten uitproberen berechten pogen
To settle; to decide; to determine; specifically, to decide by an appeal to arms.

try on v
passen
(transitive) To test the look or fit of (a garment) by wearing it.

try out v
uitproberen
(transitive) To test (something) to see how it works or whether it is suitable.

tryst /tɹaɪst/ /tɹɪst/ trysts n
afspraak rendez-vous
A prearranged meeting or assignation, now especially between lovers to meet at a specific place and time.

tsar /(t)sɑɹ/ /(t)sɑː/ /tsɐː/ /zɐː/ /zɑɹ/ /zɑː/ tsars n
tsaar
(historical) An emperor of Russia (1547 to 1917) and of some South Slavic states.

tsardom /ˈ(t)sɑː(ɹ)dəm/ /ˈzɑː(ɹ)dəm/ tsardoms n
tsaardom tsarendom
(countable) The territory ruled by a tsar.

tsarevich /(t)sɑːˈɹɛvɪtʃ/ /ˈ(t)sɑːɹəvɪtʃ/ /ˈzɑːɹəvɪtʃ/ tsareviches tsarevichi tsarevichs n
tsarevitsj
A son of a tsar, a prince in Russia or Bulgaria.

tsarina /tsaˈɹiːnə/ /zaˈɹiːnə/ tsar tsarinas n
tsarina
(historical) An empress of several Eastern European countries, especially Russia, or the wife of a tsar.

tsunami /(t)suˈnæmi/ /(t)suˈnɑmi/ /(t)suːˈnɑːmi/ tsunami tsunamis n
vloedgolf tsunami
A very large and destructive wave, generally caused by a tremendous disturbance in the ocean, such as an undersea earthquake or volcanic eruption. Tsunami are usually a series of waves, or wave train.

tsuris /tsuːɹɪs/ /tsʊɹɪs/ n
sores problemen
(US, colloquial) Problems or troubles.

tu quoque /tuːˈkwoʊkweɪ/ /tuːˈkwoʊkwiː/ tu quoques n
jij-bak tu quoque
(often, attributive) An argument whereby an accusation or insult is turned back on the accuser; same to you

tuatara /tuːəˈtɑːɹə/ tuatara tuataras n
brughagedis
A reptile, Sphenodon punctatus, native to New Zealand, that resembles lizards and is the only surviving rhynchocephalian.

tub /tʌb/ tubs n
teil
A flat-bottomed vessel, of width similar to or greater than its height, used for storing or packing things, or for washing things in.
schuit
(nautical, informal) A slow-moving craft.

tuba /ˈtjuː.bə/ /ˈtu.bə/ tubae tubas n
tuba
(anatomy) A tube or tubular organ.

tube /tjuːb/ /tuːb/ /tʃuːb/ tubes n
tube
An approximately cylindrical container, usually with a crimped end and a screw top, used to contain and dispense semiliquid substances.
buis
(surfing) A wave which pitches forward when breaking, creating a hollow space inside.

tuber /tjuːbə(ɹ)/ /tubɚ/ tubers n
knol
A fleshy, thickened underground stem of a plant, usually containing stored starch, for example a potato or arrowroot.

tubercle /ˈtuːbɚkəl/ tubercles n
tuberkel
(anatomy) A round nodule, small eminence, or warty outgrowth, especially those found on bones for the attachment of a muscle or ligament or small elevations on the surface of a tooth.
(pathology) A small rounded nodule forming the characteristic lesion of tuberculosis.

tubercular more tubercular most tubercular adj
tuberculeus
Of, pertaining to, or having tuberculosis.

tuberculosis /tjuːˌbɜː(ɹ)kjʊˈləʊsɪs/ /tuˌbɚkjʊˈloʊsɪs/ tuberculoses n
tuberculose tering tbc
(pathology) An infectious disease of humans and animals caused by a species of mycobacterium, usually Mycobacterium tuberculosis, mainly infecting the lungs where it causes tubercles characterized by the expectoration of mucus and sputum, fever, weight loss, and chest pain, and transmitted through inhalation or ingestion of bacteria. [from 1839]

tufa tufas n
kalktuf
Calcareous lime deposited by precipitation from a body of water, such as a hot spring.

tuff /tʌf/ tuffs n
tufsteen
(rock) A light porous rock, now especially a rock composed of compacted volcanic ash varying in size from fine sand to coarse gravel.

tuft /tʌft/ tufts n
pluk bundel
A bunch of feathers, grass or hair, etc., held together at the base.
bomengroep bosje
A small clump of trees or bushes.

tuft /tʌft/ v
bundelen
(intransitive) To be formed into tufts.

tufted antshrike tufted antshrikes n
kuifmierklauwier
A passerine bird of the antbird family, Mackenziaena severa.

tufted duck tufted ducks n
kuifeend
A species of duck, Aythya fuligula.

tufted puffin /ˈtʌftɪd ˈpʌfɪn/ tufted puffins n
kuifpapegaaiduiker
A species of puffin, Fratercula cirrhata, easily distinguished by its thick bill and the pair of tufts on its head.

tufted titmouse tufted titmice tufted titmouses n
tweekleurige mees
Baeolophus bicolor, a small bird of the tit family Paridae, native to the eastern US.

tug /tʌɡ/ v
trekken
(transitive) To pull or drag with great effort.
rukken
(transitive) To pull hard repeatedly.
slepen
(transitive) To tow by tugboat.

tug of war /ˈtʌɡ əv ˌwɔː(r)/ tug of wars tugs of war n
getouwtrek
A game or competition in which two teams pull or tug on opposite ends of a rope trying to force the other team over the line which initially marked the middle between the two teams.

tugboat /ˈtʌɡboʊt/ /ˈtʌɡbəʊt/ tugboats n
sleepboot sleper
A small, powerful boat used to push or pull barges or to help maneuver larger vessels.

tughra tughras n
tughra
A calligraphic signature of an Ottoman sultan (and some other rulers to the present day) that was affixed to official documents, carved on his seal, and stamped on coins and inscribed on some stamps issued during his reign.

tui /ˈtuːi/ /ˈtʉːiː/ tui tuis n
toei
A species of honeyeater, Prosthemadera novaeseelandiae, a bird which is endemic to New Zealand. [from early 19th c.]

tuition /tjuːˈɪʃən/ /tuˈɪʃən/ /ˈtjuːʃən/ tuitions n
studietoelage toelage
(North American) A sum of money paid for instruction (such as in a high school, boarding school, university, or college).
bijles bijscholing
The training or instruction provided by a teacher or tutor.

tulip /ˈtjuːlɪp/ /ˈtulɪp/ /ˈtʃuːlɪp/ tulips n
tulp
A type of flowering plant, genus Tulipa.
The flower of this plant.

tumble /ˈtʌmbl̩/ v
tuimelen
(intransitive) To fall end over end; to roll over and over.

tumbleweed /ˈtʌmbəlwiːd/ /ˈtʌmbəlˌwid/ tumbleweeds n
stepperoller tuimelkruid
Any plant which habitually breaks away from its roots once dry, forming a light, rolling mass which is driven by the wind from place to place; as Russian thistle, wild indigo, witch grass, Amaranthus albus, etc.

tumescence /tjuːˈmɛsəns/ tumescences n
zwelling
A swelling due to the presence of fluid.
A swollen bodily organ; used especially of erectile tissue.

tumor /tjuː.mə/ /tuː.məɹ/ tumors n
gezwel tumor
(oncology, pathology) An abnormal growth; differential diagnosis includes abscess, metaplasia, and neoplasia.

tumult /ˈtjuː.mʌlt/ /ˈtuː.mʌlt/ /ˈtʃuː.mʌlt/ [ˈtʌmʌlt̰̚] tumults n
tumult
Confused, agitated noise as made by a crowd.
oproer tumult
A riot or uprising.

tumultuous /tjʊˈmʌl.tjʊ.əs/ /tuˈmʌl.t͡ʃu.əs/ /tə-/ more tumultuous most tumultuous adj
rumoerig
Characterized by loud, confused noise. [from mid 16th c.]
Causing or characterized by tumult; chaotic, disorderly, turbulent. [from mid 16th c.]

tumulus /ˈtjuːmjələs/ /ˈtuːmjələs/ tumuli n
grafheuvel
(archaeology) A mound of earth, especially one placed over a prehistoric tomb; a barrow.

tuna /ˈtjuː.nə/ /ˈtu.nə/ /ˈtʃuː.nə/ tuna tunas n
tonijn
Any of several species of fish of the genus Thunnus in the family Scombridae.

tundra /ˈtʌndɹə/ tundras n
toendra
A flat and treeless Arctic biome.

tundra bean goose tundra bean geese n
toendrarietgans
Any goose of species Anser serrirostris, that breeds in northern Siberia.

tune /t(j)un/ /tjuːn/ /tɪu̯n/ /tʃuːn/ tunes n
deun wijs
melodie
A melody.

tune /t(j)un/ /tjuːn/ /tɪu̯n/ /tʃuːn/ v
stemmen afstemmen
To adjust (a musical instrument) so that it produces the correct pitches.

tungsten /ˈtʌŋstən/ tungstens n
wolfraam
A rare metallic chemical element (symbol W, from Latin wolframium) with an atomic number of 74.

tunicate tunicates n
manteldier
Any of very many chordate marine animals, of the subphyla Tunicata or Urochordata, including the sea squirts.

tuning fork /tjʉːnɪŋ foːk/ tuning forks n
stemvork
(musical instruments) A fork-shaped object which emits a tone of a specific frequency when struck, producing a reference note for tuning instruments.

tuning key tuning keys n
stemknop stemschroef
A peg or screw used to tighten or loosen strings on a musical instrument in order to produce concordant sounds.

tunnel /ˈtʌn(ə)l/ tunnels n
tunnel
An underground or underwater passage.

tunnel boring machine tunnel boring machines n
TBM tunnelboormachine
(engineering) A large machine used to excavate tunnels with a circular cross section.

tunnel vision n
tunnelvisie
A restricted field of vision, especially as the result of looking through some type of object or a medical condition.

turban /ˈtɜːbən/ /ˈtɝbən/ turbans n
tulband
A man's headdress made by winding a length of cloth round the head.

turbid /ˈtɜː(ɹ)bɪd/ more turbid most turbid adj
troebel
Having the lees or sediment disturbed; not clear. (of a liquid)

turbine /ˈtəːˌbaɪn/ /ˈtəːˌbɪn/ /ˈtɚ.bɪn/ /ˈtɚˌbaɪn/ turbines n
turbine
Any of various rotary machines that use the kinetic energy of a continuous stream of fluid (a liquid or a gas) to turn a shaft.

turbojet turbojets n
turbojet
(aeronautics) A jet engine that develops thrust solely from high-speed exhaust gases expelled from a turbine that drives a compressor.

turboprop turboprops n
turboprop
(aeronautics) A type of gas turbine aircraft engine that drives and obtains essentially all thrust from an external (typically unducted) propeller.

turboshaft turboshafts n
turboshaft
A gas-turbine engine designed to transmit power by means of a geared shaft, used in helicopters and for land and marine vehicular and stationary applications.

turbot /ˈtɜːbət/ /ˈtɝbət/ turbot turbots n
tarbot
Any of species Scophthalmus maximus (syn. Psetta maxima) of flatfish native to Europe.
Any of various other flatfishes of family Scophthalmidae that are found in marine or brackish waters.

turbulence /ˈtɜː.bjə.ləns/ /ˈtɝ.bjə.ləns/ turbulences n
turbulentie
(uncountable) Disturbance in a gas or fluid, characterized by evidence of internal motion or unrest.

turbulent /ˈtɜːbjələnt/ /ˈtɝbjələnt/ more turbulent most turbulent adj
wild woelig

turd /tɜːd/ /tɝd/ turds n
drol
(informal, mildly, vulgar) A piece of solid animal or human feces.

turf /tɚf/ /tɜːf/ turfs turves n
gazon grasveld
(uncountable) A layer of earth covered with grass; sod.
graszode turf
(countable) A piece of such a layer cut from the soil. May be used as sod to make a lawn, dried for peat, stacked to form earthen structures, etc.
turf
(countable) A block of peat used as fuel.
renbaan
(uncountable, with "the", sports) The sport of racing horses.

turgid /ˈtɚ.d͡ʒɪd/ /ˈtɜː.d͡ʒɪd/ more turgid most turgid adj
gezwollen opgezwollen
Distended beyond the natural state by some internal agent, especially fluid, or expansive force.
gezwollen wollig
(of language or style) Overly complex and difficult to understand; grandiloquent; bombastic.

turkey /ˈtɜːki/ /ˈtɝki/ turkeys turkies n
kalkoen
(countable) A bird in the genus Meleagris with a fan-shaped tail and wattled neck, especially the wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo, now domesticated).
(uncountable) The flesh or meat of this bird eaten as food.

turkey-chick turkey-chicks n
kalkoenkuiken
A young turkey.

turkey-hen turkey-hens n
kalkoenhen vrouwelijke kalkoen
A female turkey.

turkeycock turkeycocks n
kalkoenhaan mannelijke kalkoen
A male turkey.

turmeric /təɹ.ˈmɛ.ɾɪk/ /ˈtjuː.m(ə).ɹɪk/ /ˈtuː.mə.ɹɪk/ /ˈtɜɹ.məɹ.ɪk/ /ˈtɜː.m(ə).ɹɪk/ /ˈtʃuː.m(ə).ɹɪk/ [ˈtʰu.mɚ.ɪk] [ˈtʰɝ.mɚ.ɪk] turmerics n
kurkuma koenjit
(botany) An Indian plant, Curcuma longa, with aromatic rhizomes, part of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae).
(cooking) The pulverized rhizome of the turmeric plant, used for flavoring and to add a bright yellow color to food.
A yellow to reddish-brown dye extracted from the turmeric plant.

turn /tɜːn/ /tɝn/ turns n
bocht draai
A change of direction or orientation.
beurt
A chance to use (something) shared in sequence with others.
One's chance to make a move in a game having two or more players.
omwenteling
A figure in music, often denoted ~, consisting of the note above the one indicated, the note itself, the note below the one indicated, and the note itself again.
winding
A single loop of a coil.

turn /tɜːn/ /tɝn/ v
afslaan draaien
(intransitive) To change one's direction of travel.
draaien
(transitive) To change the direction or orientation of, especially by rotation.
(intransitive) Of a body, person, etc, to move around an axis through itself.
verkleuren
(intransitive) To change the color of the leaves in the autumn.
worden
(copulative) To become (begin to be).
zich keren tegen
To rebel; to go against something formerly tolerated.

turn a blind eye v
door de vingers zien
(idiomatic) To ignore or deliberately overlook, especially with respect to something unpleasant or improper, to look the other way. To knowingly refuse to acknowledge something which you know to be real.

turn around v
zich omkeren
omdraaien
(ergative) To physically rotate (usually around a vertical axis) for a half turn (180 degrees), a whole turn (360 degrees), or an indefinite amount.

turn in v
inleveren

turn into v
overgaan
(idiomatic, intransitive) To transform into; become.

turn of the century turns of centuries turns of the centuries n
eeuwwisseling
The beginning or end of a certain century.

turn of the year turns of the years n
jaarwisseling
Approximately at the end of one year and the beginning of the next.

turn off v
uitdoen uitschakelen uitzetten
(transitive) To power down, to switch off, to put out of operation, to deactivate (an appliance, light, mechanism, functionality etc.).
dichtdraaien
(transitive) To rotate a tap or valve so as to interrupt the outflow of liquid or gas.

turn on v
opendraaien
(transitive) To set a flow of fluid or gas running by rotating a tap or valve. [from 19th c.]
aanzetten aandoen inschakelen aangaan
(transitive) To power up, to put into operation, to start, to activate (an appliance, light, mechanism, functionality etc.).

turn one's back v
de rug toekeren
(figuratively, transitive with on) To forsake, to abandon; to ignore.

turn out v
een uitkomst hebben opdagen resulteren uitvallen
(intransitive, idiomatic, copulative) To end up; to result.
uitdoen uitschakelen
(transitive, idiomatic) To extinguish a light or other device
blijken duidelijk worden
(intransitive, idiomatic) To become apparent or known, especially (as) it turns out
maken produceren
(transitive, idiomatic) To produce; make.

turn the tables v
de kansen keren

turn the tide v
het tij keren
(idiomatic) To undergo a change or reversal of a general trend.

turnbuckle turnbuckles n
spanschroef draadspanner schroefspanner spanwartel
(nautical) A link threaded on both ends of a short bar which is used to pull objects together. (FM 55-501)

turncoat /ˈtəːn.kəʊt/ /ˈtɝn.koʊt/ turncoats n
afvallige deserteur renegaat verrader
A traitor; one who turns against a previous affiliation or allegiance.

turner /ˈtɜː.nə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɝ.nɚ/ turners n
draaier
A person who turns and shapes wood etc. on a lathe.

turning circle turning circles n
draaicirkel
(automotive, of a road vehicle) The circular path formed by the wheel furthest from the centre of the turn when turning to the maximum extent.
(nautical) The path followed by a vessel’s center of gravity when it makes a complete turn of 360° with a consistent rudder angle. (FM 55-501)

turning point turning points n
keerpunt wendepunt
A decisive point at which a significant change or historical event occurs, or at which a decision must be made.

turnip /ˈtɜː.nɪp/ /ˈtɝ.nɪp/ turnips n
knolraap raap
The white root of a yellow-flowered plant, Brassica rapa, grown as a vegetable and as fodder for cattle.

turnip greens n
raapstelen
The edible leaves of the turnip plant (Brassica rapa).

turnkey /ˈtɜː(ɹ)nˌkiː/ more turnkey most turnkey adj
kant-en-klaar
Ready to use without further assembly or test; supplied in a state that is ready to turn on and operate (typically refers to an assembly that is outsourced for manufacture)

turnkey /ˈtɜː(ɹ)nˌkiː/ turnkeys n
cipier
(now, _, archaic) A warder or jailer/gaoler; keeper of the keys in a prison.

turnout /ˈtɜː(ɹ)naʊt/ turnouts n
opkomst
The number or proportion of people who attend or participate in an event (especially an election) or are present at a venue.

turnover turnovers n
omzet zakencijfer
The amount of money taken as sales transacted in a given period.
omzet verloop
The frequency with which stock is replaced after being used or sold, workers leave and are replaced, a property changes hands, etc.
omdraaien omdraaiing
The act or result of overturning something; an upset.

turnpike /ˈtɜː(ɹ)npaɪk/ turnpikes n
tolweg
(chiefly, US) A toll road, especially a toll expressway.

turnstile /ˈtɜːnstaɪl/ /ˈtɝnstaɪl/ turnstiles n
draaihek tourniquet draaikruis
A rotating mechanical device that controls and counts passage between public areas, especially one that only allows passage after a charge has been paid.

turnstone turnstones n
steenloper
Either of two species of coastal wading bird, Arenaria interpres and Arenaria melanocephala, that breed in the Arctic and readily turn stones or seaweed looking for hidden invertebrates.

turntable /ˈtɜːnteɪb(ə)l/ /ˈtɝnˌteɪbəl/ turntables n
draaitafel pick-up platendraaier platenspeler
(music) The circular rotating platform of a record player or a disk jockey's console on which the record rests during play; (by extension) , a record player.

turpentine /ˈtɜː.pənˌtaɪn/ /ˈtɝ.pənˌtaɪn/ turpentines n
terpentijn
A volatile essential oil now obtained from such oleoresin of from the wood of pine trees by steam distillation; a complex mixture of monoterpenes; now used as a solvent and paint thinner.

turquoise /ˈtɜː(ɹ).k(w)ɔɪs/ /ˈtɜː(ɹ).k(w)ɔɪz/ /ˈtɝ.k(w)ɔɪs/ /ˈtɝ.k(w)ɔɪz/ more turquoise most turquoise adj
turkoois
Having a pale greenish-blue colour.

turquoise /ˈtɜː(ɹ).k(w)ɔɪs/ /ˈtɜː(ɹ).k(w)ɔɪz/ /ˈtɝ.k(w)ɔɪs/ /ˈtɝ.k(w)ɔɪz/ turquoises n
turkoois
(countable) A sky-blue, greenish-blue, or greenish-gray semi-precious gemstone.
turkoois turkooise
(countable, and, uncountable) A pale greenish-blue colour, like that of the gemstone.

turret /ˈtɝ.ɪt/ /ˈtʊɹ.ɪt/ /ˈtʌɹ.ɪt/ turrets n
geschutskoepel geschuttoren geschuttorentje hoektoren hoektorentje pantserkoepel
(architecture) A little tower, frequently a merely ornamental structure at one of the corners of a building or castle.
belegeringstoren geschutskoepel pantserkoepel
(historical, military) A siege tower; a movable building, of a square form, consisting of ten or even twenty stories and sometimes one hundred and twenty cubits high, usually moved on wheels, and employed in approaching a fortified place, for carrying soldiers, engines, ladders, casting bridges, and other necessaries.

turtle /ˈtɜːtl̩/ /ˈtɝtl̩/ [ˈtʰɝɾɫ̩] turtles n
schildpad
(zoology, US, Canada) Any land or marine reptile of the order Testudines, characterised by a protective shell enclosing its body. See also tortoise.

turtle dove /ˈtɜːtəldʌv/ /ˈtɝtəldʌv/ turtle doves n
tortelduif tortel
Any of several (species of) birds, called by this traditional name, mainly in the genus Streptopelia, of the family Columbidae (doves and pigeons, which also included the extinct passenger pigeon, dodo, and solitaire).

turtleneck turtlenecks n
col rolkraag
(North America) A high, close-fitting collar, turned back on itself and covering all or most of the neck, on a sweater or similar garment.
coltrui rolkraagtrui
(North America) Ellipsis of turtleneck sweater.

tusk /ˈtʌsk/ tusks n
slagtand stoottand
A sharp point.

tussock /ˈtʌs.ək/ tussocks n
graspol pol
A tuft or clump of green grass or similar verdure, forming a small hillock.

tutelary deity /ˈtutɪlɜɹi ˈdeɪəti/ /ˈtʃuːtɪləɹi ˈdiːəti/ tutelary deities n
beschermgod
(religion) A deity, usually minor, serving as a tutelary (guardian or supporter) for a place, person, group, or activity.

tutor /ˈtjuːtə/ /ˈtutɚ/ tutoress tutors n
mentor privé-leraar studiebegeleider
One who teaches another (usually called a student, learner, or tutee) in a one-on-one or small-group interaction.

tutorial /tjuːˈtɔːɹɪəl/ /tuˈtɔɹijəɫ/ /tʃʉˈtoːɹiəɫ/ /tʊˈtɔɹijəɫ/ tutorials n
handleiding snelcursus tutorial
A self-paced learning exercise; a lesson prepared so that a student can learn at their own speed, at their convenience.

tutti-frutti /ˌtutiˈfɹuti/ /ˌtuːtɪˈfɹuːtɪ/ n
tuttifrutti
A variety of ice cream (or, formerly, other confection) that contains chopped candied fruit.

tutu /ˈtutu/ /ˈtuːtuː/ tutus n
tutu
A ballet skirt made of layered stiff but light netting.

twaddle /ˈtwɑdəl/ /ˈtwɒdəl/ twaddles n
onzin
(uncountable) Empty or silly idle talk or writing; nonsense, rubbish. [from 1782.]

twat /twæt/ /twɑt/ /twɔt/ [tʰw̥æt] [tʰw̥ɑt] [tʰw̥ɔt] twats n
kut
(vulgar, slang) The vagina or vulva.

tweak /twiːk/ tweaks n
bijstelling
A slight adjustment or modification.

tweak /twiːk/ v
draaien knijpen trekken
(transitive) To pinch and pull with a sudden jerk and twist; to twitch.

tweed /twiːd/ tweeds n
tweed
A coarse woolen fabric used for clothing.

tweet /twiːt/ tweets n
twiet
The sound of a bird; any short high-pitched sound or whistle.

tweet /twiːt/ v
twitteren tweeten
(ambitransitive, social media) To post an update to Twitter. [since 2007]

tweezers /ˈtwizɚz/ /ˈtwiːzəz/ n
pincet
A small pincerlike instrument, usually made of metal, used for handling or picking up small objects (such as postage stamps), plucking out (plucking) hairs, pulling out slivers, etc.

twelfth /twɛlf/ /twɛlftθ/ /twɛlfθ/ /twɛlθ/ [tʰw̥ɛlfθ] [tʰw̥ɛlʷf] [tʰw̥ɛl̪θ] adj
twaalfde
The ordinal form of the number twelve, describing a person or thing in position number 12 of a sequence.

twelve /twelv/ /twəlv/ /twɛlv/ /twɛv/ [tw̥eɫv] [tw̥əɫv] [tw̥ɛv] [tw̥ɛɫv] numeral
twaalf
The cardinal number occurring after eleven and before thirteen, represented in Arabic numerals as 12 and in Roman numerals as XII.

twelve-tone technique pn
dodecafonie
system of musical composition

twenties n
jaren 1920 jaren 20 jaren twintig
The decade of the 1820s, 1920s, 2020s, etc.

twentieth /-ɪθ/ /ˈtwɛn.i.əθ/ /ˈtwɛn.ti.əθ/ [ˈtw̥ɛ.ɾ̃i.əθ] [ˈtw̥ɛ̃n.ti.əθ] [ˈtw̥ɛ̃ɾ̃.i.əθ] adj
twintigste
The ordinal form of the number twenty.

twenty /ˈtweɪnti/ /ˈtwɛni/ /ˈtwɛnti/ /ˈtwʊn(t)i/ /ˈtwʌn(t)i/ [ˈtw̥ɛɾ̃i] [ˈtw̥ɛ̃nti] [ˈtw̥ɛ̃ɾ̃i] numeral
twintig
The cardinal number 20, occurring after nineteen and before twenty-one.

twenty two numeral
tweeëntwintig
The cardinal number occurring after twenty one and before twenty three, represented in Roman numerals as XXII and in Arabic numerals as 22. Ordinal: twenty-second.

twenty-eight /ˌtwɛntiˈeɪt/ numeral
achtentwintig
The cardinal number immediately following twenty-seven and preceding twenty-nine.

twenty-fifth adj
vijfentwintigste
The ordinal form of the number twenty-five.

twenty-first adj
eenentwintigste
The ordinal form of the number twenty-one.

twenty-five /ˌtwɛntiˈfaɪv/ numeral
vijfentwintig
The cardinal number immediately following twenty-four and preceding twenty-six.

twenty-four /ˌtwɛntiˈfo(ː)ɹ/ /ˌtwɛntiˈfoə/ /ˌtwɛntiˈfɔɹ/ /ˌtwɛntiˈfɔː/ numeral
vierentwintig
The cardinal number immediately following twenty-three and preceding twenty-five.

twenty-four seven adv
dag en nacht eenmaal vierentwintig uur vierentwintig uur op vierentwintig vierentwintig uur per dag zeven dagen op zeven
(colloquial) Constantly, without interruption.

twenty-nine numeral
negenentwintig
The cardinal number immediately following twenty-eight and preceding thirty.

twenty-one /ˌtwɛntiˈwɒn/ /ˌtwɛntiˈwʌn/ /ˌtwʌntiˈwʌn/ n
eenentwintigen
(card games) Blackjack.

twenty-one /ˌtwɛntiˈwɒn/ /ˌtwɛntiˈwʌn/ /ˌtwʌntiˈwʌn/ numeral
eenentwintig
The cardinal number occurring after twenty and before twenty-two, represented in Roman numerals as XXI and in Arabic numerals as 21.

twenty-second adj
tweeëntwintigste
The ordinal form of the number twenty-two.

twenty-seven numeral
zevenentwintig
The cardinal number immediately following twenty-six and preceding twenty-eight.

twenty-six /ˌtwɛntiˈsɪks/ numeral
zesentwintig
The cardinal number immediately following twenty-five and preceding twenty-seven.

twenty-third adj
drieëntwintigste
The ordinal form of the number twenty-three.

twenty-three /ˈtwɛntiˈθɹiː/ numeral
drieëntwintig
The cardinal number after twenty-two and before twenty-four.

twenty-two /ˌtwɛntiˈtuː/ /ˌtwʌntiˈtu/ numeral
tweeëntwintig
The number after twenty-one and before twenty-three. Represented in Arabic digits as 22.

twentysomething twentysomethings n
twintiger
A person whose age is between twenty and twenty-nine years, inclusive; someone in their twenties.

twerp /twɜːp/ /twɝp/ twerps n
ettertje
(US, childish) A person who can be bullied playfully, or easily teased. Sometimes used as a pet-name (often for a younger sibling).

twice /twaɪs/ [tw̥aɪs] adv
twee keer tweemaal
Two times.

twiddle one's thumbs v
duimendraaien
to circle one's thumbs around one another, usually with the fingers interlaced, usually done idly while waiting or bored
(idiomatic) To wait or dawdle; to accomplish nothing useful or lack a useful occupation.

twig /twɪɡ/ [tʰw̥ɪɡ] twigs n
twijg
A small thin branch of a tree or bush.

twilight /ˈtwaɪˌlaɪt/ twilights n
schemering deemstering tweelicht
The soft light in the sky seen before the rising and (especially) after the setting of the sun, occasioned by the illumination of the earth’s atmosphere by the direct rays of the sun and their reflection on the earth.

twill /twɪl/ [twɪɫ] twills n
keper
(weaving) A pattern, characterised by diagonal ridges, created by the regular interlacing of threads of the warp and weft during weaving.

twin /twɪn/ [tw̥ɪn] adj
tweeling-
Forming a pair of twins.

twin /twɪn/ [tw̥ɪn] twins n
tweeling
Either of two people (or, less commonly, animals) who shared the same uterus at the same time; one who was born at the same birth as a sibling.
tweepersoonskamer
A room in a hotel, guesthouse, etc. with two beds; a twin room.

twin room twin rooms n
tweepersoonskamer
A room, especially in a hotel, that has two single beds.

twine /twaɪn/ twines n
tweern twijn
A strong thread composed of two or three smaller threads or strands twisted together, and used for various purposes, as for binding small parcels, making nets, and the like; a small cord or string.

twist /twɪst/ [tw̥ɪst] v
draaien

twist drill twist drills n
boorijzer

twist of fate twists of fate n
ironie van het lot

twisted /ˈtwɪstɪd/ more twisted most twisted adj
verwrongen
Mentally disturbed or unsound.

twisting /ˈtwɪstɪŋ/ adj
kronkelend
Having many twists

twitch /twɪt͡ʃ/ [tʰw̥ɪt͡ʃ] twitches n
praam
(farriery) A stick with a hole in one end through which passes a loop, which can be drawn tightly over the upper lip or an ear of a horse and twisted to keep the animal quiet during minor surgery.

twitch /twɪt͡ʃ/ [tʰw̥ɪt͡ʃ] v
rukken
(transitive) To jerk sharply and briefly.
twitchen vogelen vogelspotten
(transitive) To spot or seek out a bird, especially a rare one.

twitchable more twitchable most twitchable adj
twitchbaar

twitcher /ˈtwɪt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ twitchers n
twitcher
An eager birdwatcher who is willing to travel long distances to see rare species. (See the Wikipedia article for origin.)

twite /twaɪt/ twites n
frater
A small passerine bird, Linaria flavirostris (syn. Carduelis flavirostris), that breeds in northern Europe and across central Asia.

twitter /ˈtwɪt.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈtwɪt.ɚ/ /ˈtwɪt̬.ɚ/ [ˈtʰwɪɾ.ɚ] v
tjielpen
To make the sound of a half-suppressed laugh; to titter; to giggle.

two /tu/ /tuː/ /twuː/ [tʰu̟] [tʰu̟ː] twos n
twee
The digit/figure 2.
biljet van twee dollar
(US, informal) A two-dollar bill.

two /tu/ /tuː/ /twuː/ [tʰu̟] [tʰu̟ː] numeral
twee
A numerical value equal to 2; this many dots (••).

two beers, please phraseologicalUnit
twee bier alstublieft twee bier graag twee biertjes alstublieft twee biertjes graag
Indicates the speaker wishes to buy two beers.

two birds with one stone n
twee vliegen in een klap
(idiomatic) Any two things that were performed or completed at the same time by one action.

two days after tomorrow adv
overovermorgen

two heads are better than one proverb
twee hoofden zijn beter dan één
Some tasks may be accomplished more easily by two (or more) people working together than by one working alone.

two hundred /ˈtuː ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ /ˈtuː ˈhʌn.dɹɪd/ numeral
tweehonderd
The cardinal number occurring after one hundred ninety-nine and before two hundred one, represented in Arabic numerals as 200.

two thousand numeral
tweeduizend
The cardinal number occurring after one thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine and before two thousand and one.

two-barred crossbill two-barred crossbills n
witbandkruisbek
Loxia leucoptera, a small passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae.

two-barred warbler two-barred warblers n
Swinhoes boszanger
Phylloscopus plumbeitarsus, a species of leaf warbler (family Phylloscopidae).

two-headed adj
tweekoppig
Having two heads or faces on one body.
Directed by two heads or chiefs; existing under two coordinate authorities.

two-hundredth /ˈtuː ˈhʌn.dɹədθ/ /ˈtuː ˈhʌn.dɹɪdθ/ adj
tweehonderdste
The ordinal form of the number two hundred.

two-legged /tuːˈlɛɡɪd/ /ˈtuːlɛɡd/ adj
tweebenig
Having or furnished with two legs, or leg-like appendages.

two-seater two-seaters n
tweezitter
A vehicle with seats for two people (a driver or pilot and one passenger)

two-wheeler two-wheelers n
tweewieler
A bicycle or motorbike.

twofold /ˈtuːfoʊld/ adj
tweeledig tweevoudig
Double; duplicate; multiplied by two.

twofold /ˈtuːfoʊld/ adv
tweevoudig
In a double degree; doubly.

tycoon /taɪˈkuːn/ tycoons n
magnaat tycoon
A wealthy and powerful business person.

tympanum /ˈtɪm.pən.əm/ tympana tympanums n
timpaan
(architecture) A vertical recessed triangular space between the sides of a pediment, typically decorated

type /taɪp/ types n
type
A grouping based on shared characteristics; a class.
Preferred sort of person; sort of person that one is attracted to.

type /taɪp/ v
tikken typen inkloppen intikken
To enter text or commands into a computer using a keyboard.
tikken typen
To represent by a type, model, or symbol beforehand; to prefigure.

type II error type II errors n
fout van de tweede soort
(statistics) Accepting the null hypothesis when the null hypothesis is false.

type species type species n
typesoort

typecase typecases n
letterbak

typeface typefaces n
lettertype
(typography) The particular design of some type, font, or a font family.

typesetter typesetters n
letterzetter zetter
(historical) A person who sets type; an employee in a printshop who manually selected pieces of movable type and assembled them for printing.

typesetting typesettings n
letterzetten zetwerk
(typography) The setting or composition of written material into type.

typewriter [ˈtaɪpˌɹaɪtə(ɹ)] typewriters n
schrijfmachine typemachine typmachine
A device, at least partially mechanical, used to print text by pressing keys that cause type to be impressed through an inked ribbon onto paper.

typhoid fever typhoid fevers n
paratyfus
(pathology) An illness caused by the bacterium serovar Salmonella Typhi. Not to be confused with typhus.

typhoon /taɪˈfun/ /taɪˈfuːn/ typhoons n
tyfoon taifoen
A weather phenomenon in the northwestern Pacific that is precisely equivalent to a hurricane, which results in wind speeds of 64 knots (118 km/h) or above. Equivalent to a cyclone in the Indian Ocean and Indonesia/Australia.

typhus /ˈtaɪfəs/ typhuses n
tyfus
(pathology) Any of several similar diseases, characterised by high recurrent fever, caused by Rickettsia bacteria. Not to be confused with typhoid fever.

typical /ˈtɪp.ɪk.əl/ more typical most typical adj
typisch
Capturing the overall sense of a thing.

typicalness n
typerendheid
The state of being typical or of a type.

typify /ˈtɪpɪfaɪ/ v
typeren

typist /ˈtaɪpɪst/ typists n
typiste typist
A person who types, a clerical worker who writes letters, etc., using a typewriter.

typo /ˈtaɪpəʊ/ typoes typos n
typefout
A typographical error. [from late 19th c.]

typographer typographers n
typograaf
A person skilled in typography, a typesetter.
letterzetter
A kind of bark beetle, Ips typographus.

typographical adj
typografisch
Pertaining to typography or printing.

typographical error typographical errors n
typefout
A mistake made during the process of typing, especially one caused by a slip of the fingers.

typography /taɪˈpɑɡɹəfi/ /taɪˈpɒɡɹəfi/ typographies n
typografie
The art or practice of setting and arranging type; typesetting.

typology /taɪˈpɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ typologies n
typologie
The systematic classification of the types of something according to their common characteristics.
(archaeology) The result of the classification of things according to their characteristics.
taaltypologie typologie
(linguistics) Classification of languages according to their linguistic trait (as opposed to ancestrality like Romance languages).

tyrannical /taɪ-/ /tɪˈɹænɪkəl/ more tyrannical most tyrannical adj
tiranniek
(not comparable) Of, or relating to tyranny or a tyrant.

tyranny /ˈtɪɹəni/ tyrannies n
tyrannie
A government in which a single ruler (a tyrant) has absolute power; this system of government.

tyrant /ˈtaɪɹənt/ tyrants n
tiran
A despot; a ruler who governs unjustly, cruelly, or harshly.
(by extension) Any person who abuses the power of position or office to treat others unjustly, cruelly, or harshly.

tyrant flycatcher tyrant flycatchers n
tiran
any of a group of passerine birds, of family Tyrannidae, that inhabit the Americas

tyre /taɪə(ɹ)/ tyres n
band
The ring-shaped protective covering around a wheel which is usually made of rubber or plastic composite and is either pneumatic or solid.
The metal#Adjective rim, or metal covering on a rim, of a (wooden or metal) wheel, usually of steel or formerly wrought iron, as found on (horse-drawn or railway) carriages and wagons and on locomotives.

tyrosine tyrosines n
tyrosine
(amino acid) A nonessential amino acid 2-amino-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propanoic acid found in most animal proteins, especially casein

tölt n
tölt
A four-beat lateral ambling gait mainly found in Icelandic horses.

ubiquitous /juˈbɪkwɪtəs/ /juːˈbɪkwətəs/ adj
alomtegenwoordig overal aanwezig
Being everywhere at once: omnipresent.
alomtegenwoordig
Appearing to be everywhere at once; being or seeming to be in more than one location at the same time.

ubiquity /juˈbɪkwɪti/ ubiquities n
alomtegenwoordigheid
(uncountable) The state or quality of being, or appearing to be, everywhere at once; actual or perceived omnipresence.

udarnik udarniki udarniks n
stootarbeider
(historical) A shock worker; a super-productive worker in the Soviet Union and the other countries from the Soviet Bloc.

udder /ˈʌdə/ /ˈʌdɚ/ udders n
uier
An organ formed of the mammary glands of female quadruped mammals, particularly ruminants such as cattle, goats, sheep and deer.

ugh [ə] [əx] [əχ] [ɯx] [ɯɣ] [ɯʀ̊] [ɯχ] interjection
bah
Used to express repugnance, disgust, or annoyance.

ugli /ˈʌɡli/ uglis n
ugli
Citrus × paradisi, a cross between a tangerine, Citrus reticulata and grapefruit Citrus paradisi, grown in the West Indies.

ugliness uglinesses n
lelijkheid
The condition of being ugly.

ugly /ˈʌɡli/ uglier ugliest adj
lelijk
Displeasing to the eye; aesthetically unpleasing.

ugly as sin adj
lelijk als de nacht
(simile) Extremely ugly.

ugly duckling ugly ducklings n
lelijk eendje
(idiom) A young person who is ugly, but who is expected to become beautiful as they mature.

uh /ʌː/ interjection
euh euhm
Space filler or pause during conversation.

uh-huh [ʌ˨ˈɦʌ˩˧] particle
uhu
yes; yeah

uhlan /ˈ(j)uːlən/ uhlans n
ulaan
(historical) A lancer, a soldier armed with a lance in a former light cavalry unit of the Polish, Prussian/German, Austrian, and Russian armies.

ukase /juːˈkeɪz/ /ˈjuːkeɪs/ ukases n
oekaze
An authoritative proclamation; an edict, especially decreed by a Russian czar or later ruler.
(figuratively) Any absolutist order or arrogant proclamation

ulcer /ʌlsə/ /ʌlsɚ/ ulcers n
zweer
(figurative) Anything that festers and corrupts like an open sore; a vice in character.

ulna /ˈʌlnə/ ulnae ulnas n
ellepijp
(anatomy) The bone of the forearm that extends from the elbow to the wrist on the side opposite to the thumb, corresponding to the fibula of the hind limb. Also, the corresponding bone in the forelimb of any vertebrate.

ulterior motive ulterior motives n
verborgen beweegredenen
An alternative or extrinsic reason for doing something, especially when concealed or when differing from the stated or apparent reason.

ultimate /ˈʌltəmɪt/ /ˈʌltɪmɪt/ adj
laatst uiteindelijk ultiem
definitief
Final; last in a series.

ultimatum /ˌʌl.tɪˈmeɪ.təm/ ultimata ultimatums n
ultimatum
(diplomacy) A final statement of terms or conditions made by one party to another, especially one that expresses a threat of reprisal or war if the terms are not met before some specified date and time.

ultramarine /ˌəltɹəməˈɹin/ /ˌʌltɹəməˈɹiːn/ more ultramarine most ultramarine adj
ultramarijn
Of a brilliant dark blue or slightly purplish colour like that of the pigment (noun sense 1).

ultramarine /ˌəltɹəməˈɹin/ /ˌʌltɹəməˈɹiːn/ ultramarines n
ultramarijn
In full ultramarine blue: a brilliant blue pigment traditionally made from ground-up lapis lazuli, and now usually either extracted from mineral deposits or made synthetically.
A brilliant dark blue or slightly purplish colour like that of the pigment.

ultramicroscope ultramicroscopes n
ultramicroscoop
a microscope that uses bright illumination against a black background to view small particles

ultrasonography ultrasonographies n
echografie

ultrasound ultrasounds n
ultrageluid
(physics) Sound with a frequency greater than the upper limit of human hearing, which is approximately 20 kilohertz.

ultraviolet more ultraviolet most ultraviolet adj
ultraviolet
Of electromagnetic radiation beyond (higher in frequency than) light visible to the human eye; radiation with wavelengths from 380 to 10 nanometres.

ululate /ˈjuːljuleɪt/ /ˈʌljəleɪt/ v
ululeren
to howl loudly or prolongedly in lamentation or joy

umami /uˈmɑːmi/ n
umami hartig
One of the five basic tastes, the savory taste of foods such as seaweed, cured fish, aged cheeses and meats.

umbel /ʌmbəl/ umbels n
scherm
(botany) A flat-topped or rounded flower-cluster (= inflorescence) in which the individual flower stalks arise from the same point, the youngest flowers being at the centre.

umbilical cord umbilical cords n
navelstreng navelsnoer
(anatomy) The flexible structure connecting a foetus with the placenta; it transports nourishment to the foetus and removes waste.

umbrella /ʌmˈbɹɛlə/ /ˈʌmbɹɛlə/ umbrellas n
paraplu regenscherm parasol
A cloth-covered frame used for protection against rain or sun.

umbrella organisation umbrella organisations n
koepelorganisatie
An organisation that coordinates the activities of a number of member organisations and hence promotes a common purpose.

umbrella stand umbrella stands n
paraplubak

umbrella term umbrella terms n
verzamelnaam
A term used to cover a broad category of things rather than a single specific item.

umlaut /ˈum.laʊt/ /ˈʊm.laʊt/ /ˈʌm.laʊt/ umlaute umlauts n
umlaut
(linguistics) An assimilatory process whereby a vowel is pronounced more like a following vocoid that is separated by one or more consonants.
(linguistics) A vowel so assimilated.
(orthography) The diacritical mark ( ¨ ) placed over a vowel when it indicates a (rounded) front vowel

umpire /ˈʌm.paɪ.ə(ɹ)/ umpires n
scheidsrechter
(tennis, badminton) The official who presides over a tennis match sat on a high chair.

umpteen /ˈʌmp.tiːn/ determiner
tig
(informal, often, _, slightly, _, derogatory) Relatively large but unspecified in number.

umpteenth /ˈʌmp.tiːnθ/ adj
zoveelste
(informal, often, _, slightly, _, derogatory) Occurring in a relatively large but unspecified position in a sequence.

un- /an/ /ʌn/ prefix
on-
(added to adjectives or past participles) not
(added to nouns) contrary to traditional norms; unconventional
ont-
(rare) intensifying a verb that already suggests opposition or removal

un-American more un-American most un-American adj
on-Amerikaans
Contrary to the principles, institutions or interests of the United States; anti-American.

unabated /ʌn.əˈbeɪ.tɪd/ more unabated most unabated adj
onverminderd
Continuing at full strength or intensity.

unable /ʌnˈeɪbəl/ more unable most unable unabler unablest adj
onbekwaam niet in staat
Not able; lacking a certain ability.

unacceptable /ˌʌn.æk.ˈsɛp.tə.bl̩/ /ˌʌn.ək.ˈsɛp.tə.bl̩/ [ˌɐn.æk.ˈsɛp.tə.bɫ̩] [ˌɐn.ək.ˈsɛp.tə.bɫ̩] [ˌɐn.ɪ̞k.ˈsɛp.tə.bɫ̩] more unacceptable most unacceptable adj
onaanvaardbaar onacceptabel ontoelaatbaar
unsatisfactory; not acceptable

unaccompanied more unaccompanied most unaccompanied adj
onbegeleid
(music) performed or scored without accompaniment; solo

unaccountable /ˌʌnəˈkaʊntəbl̩/ more unaccountable most unaccountable adj
onverklaarbaar
inexplicable; unable to account for, or explain.
onaansprakelijk
not responsible; free from accountability or control.

unadorned /əˌnʌˈdɔːɹnd/ /ʌˌnəˈdɔːnd/ more unadorned most unadorned adj
kaal
Having no additional decoration or embellishment; plain and simple

unadulterated adj
onversneden
pure; not mixed or adulterated with anything

unaesthetic more unaesthetic most unaesthetic adj
onesthetisch
Not aesthetic.

unaffordable more unaffordable most unaffordable adj
onbetaalbaar
Too expensive to be afforded.

unallowable more unallowable most unallowable adj
ontoelaatbaar
Not allowable

unalloyed more unalloyed most unalloyed adj
onvermengd puur zuiver
Complete and unreserved; pure; unadulterated; not restricted, modified, or qualified by reservations.

unaltered adj
ongewijzigd
Remaining in its initial state; not changed.

unambiguous more unambiguous most unambiguous adj
ondubbelzinnig
Clear, and having no uncertainty or ambiguity.

unambitious more unambitious most unambitious adj
onambitieus weinig ambitieus
having little ambition for success or achievement

unanimity /juːnəˈnɪmɪti/ unanimities n
eensgezindheid
The condition of agreement by all parties, the state of being unanimous.

unanimous /juˈnænəməs/ /juːˈnanɪməs/ adj
unaniem
Based on unanimity, assent or agreement.
eensgezind
Sharing the same views or opinions, and being in harmony or accord.

unanswerable /ʌnˈɑːnsəɹəb(ə)l/ more unanswerable most unanswerable adj
antwoordloos onbeantwoordbaar
Not answerable; impossible to answer.

unarmed /ˌʌnˈɑɹmd/ adj
ongewapend
Defenceless and lacking weapons.
Lacking both weapons and protective armour.
vapenlös
(biology) Not having thorns, claws, or other dangerous appendages.

unassailable /ˌʌnəˈseɪləbl̩/ more unassailable most unassailable adj
onneembaar
Secure against attack; impregnable.
onaantastbaar onbetwistbaar
(by extension) Undeniable, incontestable or incontrovertible.

unassuming /ʌnəˈsjuːmɪŋ/ more unassuming most unassuming adj
bescheiden pretentieloos
Modest and having no pretensions or ostentation.

unattached /ˌʌnəˈtæt͡ʃt/ more unattached most unattached adj
los
Not attached or joined; disconnected.
alleenstaand ongehuwd
Not married and not involved in a romantic relationship.

unattractive more unattractive most unattractive adj
onaantrekkelijk
Not handsome or beautiful or appealing.

unavailable /ˌʌnəˈveɪləbəl/ more unavailable most unavailable adj
niet beschikbaar niet verkrijgbaar onbeschikbaar onverkrijgbaar
Not available. [from 19th c.]

unavoidable /ˌʌnəˈvɔɪdəbəl/ more unavoidable most unavoidable adj
onvermijdelijk onontkoombaar
Impossible to avoid; bound to happen.

unbearable more unbearable most unbearable adj
onuitstaanbaar
So unpleasant or painful as to be unendurable.

unbecoming /ˌʌnbɪˈkʌmɪŋ/ more unbecoming most unbecoming adj
onaantrekkelijk onflatteus
Not flattering, attractive or appropriate.
onbetamelijk ongepast
Not in keeping with the expected standards of one's position.

unbeknownst /ˌʌnbɪˈnoʊnst/ adv
buiten medeweten van
(followed by to) without the knowledge of

unbelief /ʌnbɪˈliːf/ unbeliefs n
ongeloof
An absence (or rejection) of belief, especially religious belief

unbelievable /ˌʌnbəˈliːvəbl̩/ more unbelievable most unbelievable adj
ongelofelijk
(figuratively) Amazing, incredible; so surprising that one is almost unable to believe.
ongeloofwaardig
Implausible or improbable.

unbelievably more unbelievably most unbelievably adv
ongelooflijk
(manner) In a manner that one does not or cannot believe.
(degree) To an extent not to be believed.
ongelooflijk wonderbaarlijk
(evaluative) Contrary to expectations, amazingly.

unbending more unbending most unbending adj
onbuigzaam
inflexible and not yielding

unbiased more unbiased most unbiased adj
onpartijdig onbevooroordeeld
Impartial or without bias or prejudice.

unbibium /ˌuːnbaɪˈbaɪəm/ n
unbibium
The systematic element name for the (as yet undiscovered) chemical element with atomic number 122 (symbol Ubb).

unbind /ʌnˈbaɪnd/ v
ontbinden
(transitive) To take bindings off.

unbinilium n
unbinilium
The systematic element name for the (as yet undiscovered) chemical element with atomic number 120 (symbol Ubn).

unbirthday /ʌnˈbɜːθ.deɪ/ /ʌnˈbɝθ.deɪ/ unbirthdays n
onverjaardag

unbiunium n
unbiunium
The systematic element name for the (as yet undiscovered) chemical element with atomic number 121 (symbol Ubu).

unblessed /ʌnˈblɛst/ /ʌnˈblɛsɪd/ adj
onzalig
Not blessed.

unborn adj
ongeboren
Not yet born; yet to come; future.
Not yet delivered; still existing in the mother's womb.

unbosom /ʌnˈbʊz.əm/ /ˌʌnˈbʊz.əm/ v
ontboezemen
(ambitransitive, archaic) To tell someone about (one's troubles), and thus obtain relief.

unbound /ʌnˈbaʊnd/ v
ontbond ontbonden
simple past of "to unbind"
ontbonden
past participle of "to unbind"

unbridgeable more unbridgeable most unbridgeable adj
onoverbrugbaar
Unable to be bridged or crossed; impossible to span.

unbridled more unbridled most unbridled adj
onbeteugeld ongebreideld tomeloos
(by extension) Without restraint or limit.

uncanny /ʌnˈkæni/ uncannier uncanniest adj
griezelig mysterieus
Strange, and mysteriously unsettling (as if supernatural); weird.

uncertainty /ʌnˈsɜːtənti/ /ʌnˈsɝtənti/ uncertainties n
onzekerheid
(uncountable) Doubt; the condition of being uncertain or without conviction.

unchaste /ʌnˈt͡ʃeɪst/ more unchaste most unchaste adj
preuts
Not chaste; not continent

unchastity /ʌnˈtʃastɪti/ unchastities n
onkuisheid
The quality or state of being unchaste; lewdness; sexual impropriety.

uncheck /ʌnˈt͡ʃɛk/ v
uitvinken
(travel, aviation) To remove a previously checked-in passenger from the check-in system, allowing changes to the ticket.

unciform /ˈʌnsɪfɔːm/ /ˈʌnsɪfɔːɹm/ more unciform most unciform adj
haakvormig
Of the shape of a hook; hook-shaped.

uncle /ˈʌŋ.kl̩/ uncles n
oom nonkel
The brother or brother-in-law of one’s parent.
oompje suikeroom
(figuratively) A source of advice, encouragement, or help.
pandjesbaas
(British, informal, dated) A pawnbroker.

unclean /ʌnˈkliːn/ uncleaner uncleanest adj
onrein
Dirty, soiled or foul.
Not moral or chaste.
Ritually or ceremonially impure or unfit.

uncleanliness uncleanlinesses n
onzuiverheid
The state of being unclean or dirty.

unclear /ʌnˈklɪə(ɹ)/ /ʌnˈklɪɚ/ more unclear most unclear unclearer unclearest adj
onduidelijk

uncomfortable /ʌnˈkʌm.fə.tə.bəl/ /ʌnˈkʌm.fɚ.tə.bəl/ /ʌnˈkʌmf.tə.bəl/ /ʌnˈkʌmf.tɚ.bəl/ more uncomfortable most uncomfortable adj
ongemakkelijk
Not comfortable; causing discomfort.

uncommon /ʌnˈkɒmən/ uncommoner uncommonest adj
zeldzaam
Rare; not readily found; unusual.
exceptioneel uitzonderlijk
Remarkable; exceptional.

uncompromising more uncompromising most uncompromising adj
compromisloos
Inflexible and unwilling to negotiate or make concessions.

unconcernedly more unconcernedly most unconcernedly adv
doodgemoedereerd
In an unconcerned manner.

unconditional /ˌʌnkənˈdɪʃənəl/ more unconditional most unconditional adj
onvoorwaardelijk
Absolute; without conditions, limitations, reservations or qualifications.

unconditional surrender unconditional surrenders n
onvoorwaardelijke overgave
A surrender without conditions (beyond those imposed by the basic laws of war).

unconditionality unconditionalities n
onvoorwaardelijkheid
The state of being unconditional.

uncongenial more uncongenial most uncongenial adj
onpassend
Not congenial, compatible or sympathetic.
Not appropriate; unsuitable.
onaangenaam
Not pleasing; disagreeable.

unconscionable /ənˈkɔn.ʃən.bəl/ /ənˈkɔn.ʃən.ə.bəl/ /ənˈkɔnʃ.nə.bəl/ /ʌnˈkɑn.ʃən.bəl/ /ʌnˈkɑn.ʃən.ə.bəl/ /ʌnˈkɑnʃ.nə.bəl/ /ʌnˈkɒn.ʃən.bəl/ /ʌnˈkɒn.ʃən.ə.bəl/ more unconscionable most unconscionable adj
gewetenloos onbillijk
Not conscionable; unscrupulous and lacking principles or conscience.
excessief overdreven
Excessive, imprudent or unreasonable.

unconscious /ˌʌnˈkɑnʃəs/ /ˌʌnˈkɒnʃəs/ more unconscious most unconscious adj
bewusteloos
Not awake; having no awareness.
onbewust
(psychology) Without directed thought or awareness.

unconscious /ˌʌnˈkɑnʃəs/ /ˌʌnˈkɒnʃəs/ unconsciouses n
onbewuste onderbewustzijn
(psychology) That part of mind that is not consciously perceived.

unconstitutional more unconstitutional most unconstitutional adj
ongrondwettelijk ongrondwettig
Contrary to or violative of the constitution of a state or other sovereign institution. [18th C.]

uncontested more uncontested most uncontested adj
onomstreden
Not contested or disputed; not made the object of competition.

uncontrolled more uncontrolled most uncontrolled adj
ongecontroleerd
Not controlled; not under control.

unconvincing more unconvincing most unconvincing adj
niet overtuigend onovertuigend weinig overtuigend
not convincing, plausible or believable

uncork /ʌnˈkɔː(ɹ)k/ v
ontkurken
(transitive) To open (a bottle or other container sealed with a cork or stopper) by removing the cork or stopper from.
(transitive) To release.

uncountable /ʌnˈkaʊntəbəl/ adj
ontelbaar
So many as to be incapable of being counted.
(grammar, of a noun) That cannot be used freely with numbers or the indefinite article, and therefore usually takes no plural form. Example: information.
overaftelbaar
(mathematics) Incapable of being put into one-to-one correspondence with the natural numbers or any subset thereof.

unctuous /-tjʊəs/ /ˈʌŋ(k)(t)ʃəs/ /ˈʌŋ(k)(t)ʃəwəs/ /ˈʌŋ(k)t͡ʃʊəs/ more unctuous most unctuous adj
olieachtig vettig
Of a liquid, semisolid, or other substance: having the nature or properties of an unguent or ointment; greasy, oily.
rijk romig
Of an aroma or taste, or a beverage (such as coffee or wine) or food (such as gravy, meat, or sauce): having layers of concentrated, velvety flavour; lush, rich.
vleierig zalvend
Profusely polite, especially in an insincere and unpleasant manner.

uncultivated more uncultivated most uncultivated adj
onbebouwd onbeschaafd
Not cultivated by agricultural methods; not prepared for cultivation.
onbeschaafd
Inadequately educated; lacking art or knowledge
Not attended to or fostered.

undaunted adj
onbevreesd onversaagd
Showing courage and resolution.

undead /ʌnˈdɛd/ adj
ondode
(horror fiction) Being animate, though non-living.

undecagon undecagons n
elfhoek
(geometry) A polygon with eleven sides and eleven angles.

undeclared work n
zwartwerk
work for which payment is made but no taxation is paid

undefinable more undefinable most undefinable adj
ondefinieerbaar
Not definable.

undemocratic more undemocratic most undemocratic adj
ondemocratisch
Not democratic

undeniable /ˌʌn.dɪˈnaɪ.(j)ə.bəɫ/ /ˌʌn.dɪˈnaɪ.ə.bl̩/ adj
onweerlegbaar
Irrefutable, or impossible to deny.

under /ˈʊndə/ /ˈʌndə/ /ˈʌndəɹ/ [ˈɐn.də(ɹ)] [ˈʌn(ɾ)ɚ] [ˈʌɾ̃ɚ] preposition
onder
At the bottom of or in the area covered or surmounted by.
From one side of to the other, passing beneath.
Subordinate to; subject to the control of; in accordance with; in compliance with.
Using or adopting (a name, identity, etc.).
onder minder dan
Less than.

under no circumstances
in geen geval onder geen beding
(idiomatic) never ever, not for any reason

under oath
onder ede
Having sworn or affirmed in a legally binding way to tell the truth.

under the influence adv
onder invloed van alcohol
(idiomatic) Intoxicated, inebriated, or otherwise stupefied by an ingested mind-altering substance, typically alcohol; drunk.

under the knife /ˌʌndə ðə ˈnaɪf/ /ˌʌndəɹ ðə ˈnaɪf/
onder het mes
(informal) Chiefly preceded by a form of go: undergoing a surgical procedure; into surgery.

under the rug
onder het kleed

under the stars
onder de blote hemel

under way
op weg
(idiomatic) In operation, in progress, commenced.

under- prefix
onder
Deficient, below what is correct, insufficient

underage /ˌʌndəɹˈeɪd͡ʒ/ adj
minderjarig
Not yet a legal adult; still a minor.

undercarriage /ˈʌndəˌkæɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈʌndɚˌkɛɹɪd͡ʒ/ undercarriages n
onderstel
The supporting structural framework of a vehicle.

undercooked more undercooked most undercooked adj
niet gaar genoeg niet te gaar
Insufficiently cooked, so as to be unpalatable or inedible.
niet te gaar
Very lightly cooked.

underdog underdogs n
underdog
A competitor thought unlikely to win.

underestimate /ʌndɚˈɛs.tɪ.meɪt/ /ʌndɚˈɛs.tɪ.mət/ /ʌndɚˈɛs.tɪ.mɪt/ underestimates n
onderschatting
An estimate that is too low.

underestimate /ʌndɚˈɛs.tɪ.meɪt/ /ʌndɚˈɛs.tɪ.mət/ /ʌndɚˈɛs.tɪ.mɪt/ v
onderschatten
(transitive) To estimate too low; to perceive (someone or something) as having a lower value, quantity, worth, etc., than what he/she/it actually has.

underfermented v
ondergistend
insufficiently fermented

underfloor heating n
vloerverwarming
Any of various central heating (and sometimes cooling) systems that achieve indoor climate control for thermal comfort using conduction, radiation, and convection.

undergarment /ˌʌn.də(ɹ).ˈɡɑɹ.mənt/ /ˌʌn.dɚ.ˈɡɑɹ.mənt/ undergarments n
onderkledingstuk
Any garment worn underneath others, especially one worn next to the skin; an item of underwear.

undergo /ˌʌndəˈɡəʊ/ /ˌʌndɚˈɡoʊ/ v
ondergaan
(transitive) To experience; to pass through a phase.
(transitive) To suffer or endure; bear with.

underground /ˈʌndəɡɹaʊnd/ /ˈʌndɚɡɹaʊnd/ /ˌʌndəˈɡɹaʊnd/ /ˌʌndɚˈɡɹaʊnd/ more underground most underground adj
ondergronds underground
(not comparable) Below the ground; below the surface of the Earth.
ondergronds
(figurative) Hidden, furtive, secretive.
underground
(of, _, music, art, _, etc.) Outside the mainstream, especially unofficial and hidden from the authorities.

underhand /ˈʌn.də(ɹ)ˌ(h)ænd/ more underhand most underhand adj
achterbaks
(by extension) dishonest and sneaky; done in a secret or sly manner

underhanded more underhanded most underhanded adj
onderhands
Done by moving the hand (and arm) from below.
gluiperig
Sly, dishonest, corrupt, cheating.

underlie /ˌan.dəˈlɑɪ/ /ˌʌn.dəˈlaɪ/ /ˌʌn.dɚˈlaɪ/ v
ten grondslag liggen aan
(transitive) To serve as a basis of; form the foundation of.

underling underlings n
ondergeschikte
A subordinate, or person of lesser rank or authority.

underlying adj
onderliggend
lying underneath
achterliggend
implicit

undermine /ˌʌn.dəˈmaɪn/ /ˌʌn.dɚˈmaɪn/ v
ondermijnen ondergraven ontwrichten
(figuratively) To weaken or work against; to hinder, sabotage. [from 15th c.]

underpaid more underpaid most underpaid adj
onderbetaald
Getting too little financial compensation for one's work.

underpay v
onderbetalen
(transitive) To pay (someone) less than the value of their work; to pay (someone) insufficiently.

underpin /ˈʌn.dɚˌpɪn/ /ˌʌn.dəˈpɪn/ /ˌʌn.dɚˈpɪn/ v
funderen schragen
(transitive) To support from below with props or masonry.
dragen ondersteunen schragen
(transitive, figuratively) To give support to; to form a basis of; to corroborate.

underpopulated more underpopulated most underpopulated adj
onderbevolkt

underrated more underrated most underrated adj
ondergewaardeerd
Not given enough recognition for its quality

underrepresentation underrepresentations n
ondervertegenwoordiging

underripe more underripe most underripe adj
onrijp
Insufficiently ripe for harvesting or eating.

underscore /ˈʌn.dəˌskɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈʌn.dɚˌskɔɹ/ underscores n
underscore
A line drawn or printed beneath text; the character _.

undersecretary undersecretaries n
onderminister
An administrator immediately subordinate to a head of a government department or to a member of a cabinet

undershorts n
onderbroek
(dated) Underpants, type of underwear worn in skin contact with the hip portion of the body, small enough to be worn invisibly under shorts. Typically refers to male, not female, underpants.

undersigned adj
ondergetekende
(of a person) Having signed at the end of a document.

underspend underspends n
onderuitgave

understand /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/ [ˌʌɾ̃ɚˈsteə̯nd] [ˌʌɾ̃ɚˈstæ̃nd] v
but “begrijpen” or “snappen” a concept or idea or decision.
begrijpen verstaan snappen geloven
(transitive) (of communication or means of communication: words, statements, signs, etc.) To know the meaning of; to parse or have parsed correctly; to comprehend.
(transitive) (of people) To know the intent, motives or character of; (of events) to know the causes of or reasons for.

understandable more understandable most understandable adj
begrijpelijk
Capable of being understood; comprehensible.

understanding /ʌndəˈstandɪŋ/ /ˌʌndɚˈstændɪŋ/ more understanding most understanding adj
begripvol
Showing compassion, tolerance, and forbearance.

understanding /ʌndəˈstandɪŋ/ /ˌʌndɚˈstændɪŋ/ understandings n
begrijpen
begrip
(gerund, uncountable) The act of one that understands or comprehends; comprehension; knowledge; discernment.
overeenkomst verstandhouding
An informal contract; a mutual agreement.

understated more understated most understated adj
niet overdreven
Restrained and unpretentious.

understood /ʌndəɹˈstʊd/ more understood most understood adj
begrepen verstaan
Having been comprehended.

understood /ʌndəɹˈstʊd/ interjection
begrepen
Indicates comprehension on the part of the speaker.

undertake /ʌndəˈteɪk/ v
ondernemen
(transitive) To take upon oneself; to start, to embark on (a specific task etc.).

undertaker /ˈʌndə(ɹ)ˌteɪkə(ɹ)/ /ˌʌndə(ɹ)ˈteɪkə(ɹ)/ undertakers n
begrafenisondernemer
A funeral director; someone whose business is to manage funerals, burials and cremations.

underteacher underteachers n
hulponderwijzer
(dated) A lower-ranking teacher; an assistant teacher.

underwater /ʌndə(ɹ)ˈwɔːtə/ /ʌndɚˈwɔtəɹ/ more underwater most underwater adj
onderwater onderwater-
(not comparable) Beneath the surface of the water; of or pertaining to the region beneath the water surface.

underway /ʌndə(ɹ)ˈweɪ/ more underway most underway adv
onderweg
In motion, in progress; being done or carried out; on a journey.

underwear /ˈʌndəwɛə/ /ˈʌndɚwɚ/ /ˈʌndɚˌwɛɹ/ n
ondergoed
Clothes worn next to the skin, underneath outer clothing.

underwhelm v
teleurstellen
To fail to impress; to perform disappointingly.

underwhelming more underwhelming most underwhelming adj
tegenvallend
Failing to interest; not as exciting as promised or expected.

underworld underworlds n
dodenrijk onderwereld schimmenrijk
(religion, or, mythology) The world of the dead, located underneath the world of the living; the afterlife.
onderwereld boevenwereld misdaadwereld
That part of society that is engaged in crime or vice, and particularly those involved in organized crime.

underwrite /ʌndəˈɹaɪt/ /ˈʌndəɹaɪt/ v
onderschrijven
(transitive) Specifically, to assume financial responsibility for something, and guarantee it against failure.

undeserving /ˌʌndɪˈzɝvɪŋ/ more undeserving most undeserving adj
onverdienstelijk
Considered unworthy of reward.

undesirable more undesirable most undesirable adj
ongewenst onwenselijk
Objectionable or not likely to please.

undiluted adj
onverdund onverdunde
Not diluted or mixed with other substances.
zuiver onverdund onverdunde zuivere
(figurative) Pure; unadulterated; free from extraneous elements.

undisputed more undisputed most undisputed adj
onbetwist onomstreden
Universally agreed upon; not disputed

undisputedly adv
onbetwist

undisturbed more undisturbed most undisturbed adj
ongestoord
not disturbed or agitated

undivided /ˌʌndɪˈvaɪdɪd/ [ˌʌɾ̃ɪ̈ˈvaɪ̯ɾɪ̈d] adj
ongedeeld
Unified, whole

undo /ʌnˈduː/ v
ongedaan maken ontdoen tenietdoen
To reverse the effects of an action.
(figuratively) To impoverish or ruin, as in reputation; to cause the downfall of.
losmaken
To unfasten.

undoable more undoable most undoable adj
ongedaanmaakbaar
Possible to undo; reversible.

undoing /ʌnˈduːɪŋ/ undoings n
ondergang
Ruin; defeat, (also) that which causes defeat or ruin.

undoubtedly /ʌnˈdaʊtɪdli/ more undoubtedly most undoubtedly adv
ongetwijfeld zonder twijfel
Without doubt; definitely.

undress /ʌnˈdɹɛs/ v
uitkleden
(intransitive) To remove one’s clothing. [from 17th c.]
(transitive) To remove the clothing of (someone). [from 17th c.]

undrinkable more undrinkable most undrinkable adj
ondrinkbaar
Not drinkable.

undulate /ˈʌndjəleɪt/ /ˈʌndjələt/ /ˈʌndjəlɪt/ /ˈʌndjʊleɪt/ /ˈʌndjʊlɪt/ /ˈʌndəleɪt/ /ˈʌndələt/ /ˈʌndəlɪt/ /ˈʌnd͡ʒəleɪt/ /ˈʌnd͡ʒələt/ /ˈʌnd͡ʒəlɪt/ /ˈʌnd͡ʒʊleɪt/ /ˈʌnd͡ʒʊlɪt/ v
golven

undulated antshrike undulated antshrikes n
marmermierklauwier
a passerine bird of the antbird family, Frederickena unduligera.

unearth /ʌnˈɜː(ɹ)θ/ v
opgraven
To dig up.

uneducated /ʌnˈɛdjʊkeɪtɪd/ /ʌnˈɛd͡ʒəkeɪtɪd/ /ʌnˈɛd͡ʒʊkeɪtɪd/ more uneducated most uneducated adj
ongeschoold
not educated

unemployed /ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪd/ adj
werkloos arbeidsloos
Having no job despite being able and willing to work.
werklozen
Having no use, not doing work

unemployment /ʌn.ɪmˈplɔɪ.mənt/ unemployments n
werkloosheid
The state of having no job; joblessness.

unemployment benefit unemployment benefits n
werkloosheidsuitkering
(often, in plural) Money paid by the government, special-purpose fund or similar to those who are unemployed and looking for work.

unemployment rate unemployment rates n
werkloosheidscijfer werkloosheidspercentage

unequal /ʌnˈiːkwəl/ more unequal most unequal adj
ongelijk
Not the same.

unequivocal /ʌnɪˈkwɪvəkəl/ /ˌʌnɪˈkwɪvəkəl/ more unequivocal most unequivocal adj
eenduidig niet mis te verstane onmiskenbaar
Unambiguous; without equivocation or ambiguity; singularly clear, unmistakable, or unquestionable
ongeëvenaard
(possibly, _, dated) Without equal, matchless.

unerring /ʌnˈɜːɹ.ɪŋ/ more unerring most unerring adj
onfeilbaar
(often, figurative) consistently accurate; not missing a target.

uneven /ʌnˈivən/ more uneven most uneven adj
oneven
Not even

uneven bars n
brug
A set of exercise apparatus consisting of two horizontal bars at a small distance apart and set at different heights.

unexceptionable more unexceptionable most unexceptionable adj
onberispelijk
Beyond reproach; unimpeachable

unexpected /ʌnɪkˈspɛktɪd/ more unexpected most unexpected adj
onverwacht
Not expected, anticipated or foreseen.

unexpectedly /ʌnɪkˈspɛktɪdli/ more unexpectedly most unexpectedly adv
onverwachts
In an unexpected manner.

unexplained adj
onverklaard
Not explained; of unknown cause or origin.

unfair competition n
oneerlijke concurrentie

unfairness unfairnesses n
onrechtvaardigheid
(uncountable) The state of being unfair; lack of justice.

unfaithful more unfaithful most unfaithful adj
ontrouw

unfalsifiability n
onfalsifieerbaarheid
The state or condition of being unfalsifiable.

unfashionable more unfashionable most unfashionable adj
onmodieus
Not fashionable.

unfasten v
losmaken
(transitive) To detach from any connecting agency or link; to disconnect.
loskomen
(intransitive) To come unloosed or untied.

unfathomable /ʌnˈfæðməbəl/ /ʌnˈfæðəməbəl/ more unfathomable most unfathomable adj
onbegrijpelijk ondoorgrondelijk
Impossible to fathom or understand.
ondoordringbaar onpeilbaar
Difficult to penetrate.

unfavourable more unfavourable most unfavourable adj
ongunstig niet voordelig
Of wind or weather: causing delay or obstacles; not conducive to travel or work; inclement.

unfeminine more unfeminine most unfeminine adj
onvrouwelijk
Not feminine; not characteristic of, typical of, or appropriate for a woman.

unfettered /ʌnˈfɛtəd/ /ˈʌnˈfɛtɚd/ more unfettered most unfettered adj
ongebonden
Not bound by chains or shackles.
onbeperkt
(by extension) Not restricted.

unfinished /ʌnˈfɪnɪʃt/ adj
onvoltooid onaf onafgemaakt
Not finished, not completed.

unflappable /ʌnˈflæpəbəl/ more unflappable most unflappable adj
onverstoorbaar
Remaining composed and level-headed at all times; impossible to fluster; not becoming frustrated or irritated easily. [from 1954]

unfold /ʌnˈfoʊld/ /ʌnˈfəʊld/ v
open vouwen
openvouwen uitspreiden
(transitive) To undo a folding.
onthullen ontvouwen ontwikkelen
(intransitive) To turn out; to happen; to develop.
onthullen
(transitive) To lay open to view or contemplation; to bring out in all the details, or by successive development; to reveal.

unfollow v
ontvolgen
(transitive, intransitive, social media) To cease to subscribe to (a feed of another user's activity).

unforeseeable more unforeseeable most unforeseeable adj
onvoorzienbaar
Incapable of being foreseen or anticipated.

unforeseen adj
onvoorzien
Not foreseen.
onverwacht
Not expected.

unforgettable /ˌʌnfə(ɹ)ˈɡɛtəbəl/ more unforgettable most unforgettable adj
onvergetelijk
Very difficult or impossible to forget.

unforgivable more unforgivable most unforgivable adj
onvergeeflijk
Not forgivable; inexcusable.

unforgiving more unforgiving most unforgiving adj
meedogenloos onverbiddelijk onverzoenlijk
(figurative) Having no allowance for weakness.

unfortunate /ʌnˈfɔɹt͡ʃənɪt/ /ʌnˈfɔːtjʊnət/ /ʌnˈfɔːt͡ʃənət/ more unfortunate most unfortunate adj
onfortuinlijk
Not favored by fortune.

unfortunately /ʌnˈfɔɹt͡ʃənɪtli/ /ʌnˈfɔːtjʊnətli/ /ʌnˈfɔːt͡ʃənətli/ more unfortunately most unfortunately adv
helaas jammer genoeg spijtig genoeg
Happening through bad luck, or because of some unfortunate event.

unfriend /ʌnˈfɹɛnd/ v
ontvrienden
(social media) To defriend; to remove from one's friends list (e.g. on a social networking website).

unfriendly /ʌnˈfɹɛn(d)li/ more unfriendly most unfriendly unfriendlier unfriendliest adj
onvriendelijk
Not friendly; hostile; mean.

unfulfillable adj
onvervulbaar

unfunny more unfunny most unfunny unfunnier unfunniest adj
niet grappig

unfurl /ʌnˈfəːl/ /ʌnˈfɝl/ v
afrollen ontrollen ontvouwen uitrollen
To unroll or release something that had been rolled up, typically a sail or a flag.

ungodliness ungodlinesses n
goddeloosheid
The state of being ungodly.

ungoogleable /ʌnˈɡuːɡl̩əbl̩/ more ungoogleable most ungoogleable adj
ongoogelbaar ongooglebaar
Incapable of being found on the Web, especially through the search engine Google.

ungrateful /ʌnˈɡɹeɪtfəl/ more ungrateful most ungrateful adj
ondankbaar
Not grateful; not expressing gratitude.

ungrease v
ontvetten

ungulate /ˈʌŋɡjəleɪt/ /ˈʌŋɡjələt/ more ungulate most ungulate adj
gehoefd
Having hooves.

ungulate /ˈʌŋɡjəleɪt/ /ˈʌŋɡjələt/ ungulates n
hoefdier
An ungulate animal; a hooved mammal.

unhappiness unhappinesses n
ongelukkigheid
The feeling of not being happy

unharmed more unharmed most unharmed adj
onbeschadigd ongedeerd
which has not suffered harm; which has not been injured or damaged

unhealthy /ʌnˈhɛl.θi/ more unhealthy most unhealthy unhealthier unhealthiest adj
ongezond
characterized by, or conducive to poor health

unheed v
negeren
(transitive) To deliberately fail to heed or take notice of; disregard; ignore.

unheralded adj
onaangekondigd onverwacht
Without prior warning; unexpected or unannounced.

unhesitatingly adv
zonder aarzelen

unhinge /ʌnˈhɪnd͡ʒ/ v
uit de scharnieren tillen
To remove the leaf of a door or a window from its supporting hinges.
uit zijn evenwicht brengen verwarren
To mentally disturb.

unhistorical adj
onhistorisch
Not historical; not based on history.

unholy /ʌnˈhəʊli/ more unholy most unholy unholier unholiest adj
onheilig boos boosaardig euvel kwaad kwaadaardig
Not holy; (by extension) evil, impure, or otherwise perverted.

unholy alliance n
monsterverbond
A coalition among seemingly antagonistic groups, especially if one is religious, for ad hoc or hidden gain. (See examples.)

unhurt adj
ongedeerd
Not hurt; unharmed or unscathed

uni- prefix
uni-
one, single

unibrow unibrows n
eenbrauw monobrauw
A pair of eyebrows which meet in the middle.

unicameral /junɪˈkæməɹəl/ /juːniːˈkaməɹəl/ adj
eenkamerig monocameraal unicameraal
(government) Of, or having, a single legislative chamber.

unicellular /ˌjuːnɪˈsɛljʊlə(ɹ)/ adj
ééncellig
(biology) Describing any microorganism that has a single cell

unicellular /ˌjuːnɪˈsɛljʊlə(ɹ)/ unicellulars n
ééncellige
A single-celled organism; a unicell.

unicorn /ˈjunɪkɔɹn/ /ˈjuːnɪkɔːn/ unicorns n
eenhoorn
A mythical beast resembling a horse or deer with a single, straight, spiraled horn projecting from its forehead.

unicycle /ˈjun.əˌsaɪ.kəl/ /ˈjun.ɪˌsaɪ.kəl/ unicycles n
eenwieler
A type of cycle that has only one wheel and is powered by pedals; it is most often used by acrobats.

unidentified /ˌʌnaɪˈdɛntɪfaɪd/ adj
ongeïdentificeerd
Not identified; having an unknown or unnamed identity.

unidentified flying object unidentified flying objects n
UFO
Anything not readily explainable appearing to move through or be suspended in the air, primarily used to refer to objects that seem to be at least of small familiar aircraft size.

unidirectional /ˌjuː.nɪ.dɪˈɹɛk.ʃə.nəl, -daɪ-, -ˈɹɛkʃ.nəl/ /ˌjuː.nɪ.dɪˈɹɛk.ʃə.nəl, -daɪ-/ [ˌjuː.nɨ.dɨˈɹɛk.ʃə.nl̩, -daɪ-, -ˈɹɛkʃ.nl̩] [ˌjuː.nɪ̈.dɪ̈ˈɹɛk.ʃə.nl̩, -daɪ-] adj
eenrichtings- unidirectioneel
Pertaining to only one direction, e.g.: where all component parts are aligned in the same direction in space.

unification unifications n
eenmaking vereniging
eenwording
The act of unifying.

uniform /ˈjunɪfɚm/ /ˈjunɪˌfɔɹm/ /ˈjuːnɪfɔːm/ more uniform most uniform adj
eenvormig
uniform gelijk onveranderlijk
Unvarying; all the same.
uniform consistent
Consistent; conforming to one standard.

uniform /ˈjunɪfɚm/ /ˈjunɪˌfɔɹm/ /ˈjuːnɪfɔːm/ uniforms n
uniform
A distinctive outfit that serves to identify members of a group.

uniform antshrike uniform antshrikes n
eenkleurige mierklauwier
A passerine bird of the antbird family, Thamnophilus unicolor,

uniform crake uniform crakes n
effen bosral
a bird from the family Rallidae (Amaurolimnas concolor).

unify /ˈjuːnɪfaɪ/ v
verenigen eenmaken
(transitive) Cause to become one; make into a unit; consolidate; merge; combine.
zich verenigen
(intransitive) Become one.

unilateral /ˌjuːnɪˈlætərəl/ [ˌjʉː.nəˈɫæɾ.ɚ.ɻɫ̩] [ˌjʉː.nɪˈlæt.ə.ɹɫ̩] [ˌjʉː.nɪˈlæt͡ʃ.ɹɫ̩] more unilateral most unilateral adj
eenzijdig
Done by one side only.

unilaterally more unilaterally most unilaterally adv
eenzijdig unilateraal
In a unilateral or one-sided way.

unimaginable /ˌʌnɪˈmædʒɪnəbəl/ more unimaginable most unimaginable adj
onvoorstelbaar
unable to be imagined; inconceivable or mind-boggling; beyond belief

unimpeded more unimpeded most unimpeded adj
ongehinderd
Free from obstructions.

unimportant /ˌʌnɪmˈpo(ː)ɹtənt/ /ˌʌnɪmˈpoə.tənt/ /ˌʌnɪmˈpɔɹtənt/ /ˌʌnɪmˈpɔːtənt/ more unimportant most unimportant adj
onbelangrijk
petty; not important or noteworthy

uninflected adj
onverbogen
(of a word) That which has not been inflected.

uninhabitable more uninhabitable most uninhabitable adj
onbewoonbaar
Not fit for people (or other living things) to live in; not able to be inhabited.

uninhabited /ˌʌn.ɪnˈhæb.ɪ.tɪd/ adj
onbewoond
Not inhabited; having no inhabitants.

uninitiated /ʌnɪnˈɪʃi.eɪtɪd/ adj
ongeintroduceerde
Not having been initiated; not having the special knowledge of a particular group.

uninstall v
de-installeren
(computing) To completely remove hardware or software from a computer system.

uninstallation uninstallations n
de-installatie
(software) The process of removing a program from a computer.

uninsurable adj
onverzekerbaar
Not insurable; unable to be insured.

unintelligible /ˌʌnɪnˈtɛlɪd͡ʒɪbəl/ more unintelligible most unintelligible adj
onbegrijpelijk onverstaanbaar
Not intelligible; unable to be understood.

unintentional /ˌʌnɪnˈtɛnʃənəl/ [ˌʌnɪnˈtʰɛnʃn̩ɫ̩] more unintentional most unintentional adj
onbedoeld onbedoelde
Not intended or deliberate; inadvertent; unwitting

unintentionally more unintentionally most unintentionally adv
onbedoeld
In an unintentional manner; not intentionally.

uninterchangeable adj
onuitwisselbaar
Not interchangeable.

uninterested more uninterested most uninterested adj
niet geïnteresseerd ongeïnteresseerd
Not interested; indifferent, not concerned.

uninteresting more uninteresting most uninteresting adj
oninteressant
Arousing little or no interest; boring or uneventful.

uninterrupted more uninterrupted most uninterrupted adj
ononderbroken
continuing with no interruption

uninterruptedly adv
ononderbroken
Without interruption.

union /ˈjuː.ni.ən/ /ˈjuː.njən/ unions n
unie vereniging vakbond verbond
(countable) The state of being united or joined; a state of unity or harmony.
unie vereniging bond verbond
(countable) That which is united, or made one; something formed by a combination or coalition of parts or members; a confederation; a consolidated body; a league.
vereniging unie
(countable, set theory) The set containing all of the elements of two or more sets.
gemeenschap
(uncountable, archaic, euphemistic) Sexual intercourse.

uniparental adj
eenouder- uniparentaal
From or with only one parent.

unique /juːˈniːk/ /jəˈniːk/ more unique most unique uniquer uniquest adj
uniek
(uncomparable) Being the only one of its kind; unequaled, unparalleled or unmatched.
Of a feature, such that only one holder has it.

uniquely more uniquely most uniquely adv
uniek
In a unique manner.

unisex /ˈjunəˌsɛks/ /ˈjuːnɪsɛks/ adj
geslachtloos uniseks
Not distinguished on the basis of sex or gender; suitable for any sex or gender. [from 1960s]

unit /ˈ(j)ɪu̯.nɪt/ /ˈjuː.nɪt/ units n
eenheid
(sciences) A standard measure of a quantity.
An organized group comprising people and/or equipment.
(military, informal) A member of a military organization.

unit circle unit circles n
eenheidscirkel
(trigonometry, the unit circle) The circle of radius 1 with centre at the origin, used in defining trigonometric functions.

unit of measure units of measure n
meeteenheid
Any standardized, reproducible unit that can be used to measure any physical property.

unitary state unitary states n
eenheidsstaat
A state or country that is governed constitutionally as one single unit, with one constitutionally created legislature.

unite /juˈnaɪt/ /jʊˈnaɪt/ [ju̟ˈnaɪ̯(ʔ)t̚] [ju̟ˈnaɪ̯ʔ] [jəˈnaɪ̯ʔ] [jʊˈnaɪ̯(ʔ)t̚] [jʊˈnaɪ̯ʔ] v
verenigen
(transitive) To bring together as one.

united /juˈnaɪtɪd/ /juːˈnaɪtɪd/ /jʊˈnaɪtɪd/ [juˈnaɪ̯ɾɪ̈d] [ju̟ˈnaɪ̯ɾɪ̈d] [jəˈnaɪ̯ɾɪ̈d] [jʊˈnaɪ̯ɾɪ̈d] adj
verenigd
Joined into a single entity.

unity /ˈjunəti/ /ˈjunɪti/ /ˈjuːnəti/ /ˈjuːnɪti/ unities n
eenheid
(uncountable) Oneness; the state or fact of being one undivided entity.
(drama) Any of the three classical rules of drama: unity of action (nothing should be admitted not directly relevant to the development of the plot), unity of place (the scenes should be set in the same place), and unity of time (all the events should be such as might happen within a single day).

unity is strength proverb
eendracht maakt magt
Being united makes us become stronger.

universal /ˌjunɪˈvɝsl̩/ /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsl̩/ more universal most universal adj
algemeen
Common to all members of a group or class.
universeel wereldwijd
Common to all society; worldwide.
universeel
Useful for many purposes; all-purpose.

universe /ˈjuːniːˌvɜ(ɹ)s/ /ˈjuːnəˌvɝs/ /ˈjuːnɪˌvɜːs/ universes n
scala spectrum
heelal universum
An entity similar to our universe; one component of a larger entity known as the multiverse.
(archaic) The Earth, the sphere of the world.

university /junɪˈvɚsəti/ /junɪˈvɚsɪti/ /juːnɪˈvɜːsəti/ universities n
universiteit unief universitair
Institution of higher education (typically accepting students from the age of about 17 or 18, depending on country, but in some exceptional cases able to take younger students) where subjects are studied and researched in depth and degrees are offered.

univocal /juːnɪˈvoʊkəl/ /juːnɪˈvəʊkəl/ /juːˈnɪvək(ə)l/ adj
eenduidig
Having only one possible meaning.

unjust /ʌnˈd͡ʒʌst/ more unjust most unjust adj
onrechtvaardig
Not fair, just or right.

unjust enrichment unjust enrichments n
ongerechtvaardigde verrijking verrijking zonder oorzaak
(law) a benefit gained at another's expense without legally justifiable grounds, such as one gained by mistake.

unkempt /ˌʌnˈkɛmpt/ more unkempt most unkempt adj
onverzorgd slordig
(by extension) Disorderly; untidy; messy; not kept up.

unknowing more unknowing most unknowing adj
onwetend
Without knowing; ignorant.

unknown /ʌnˈnoʊn/ /ʌnˈnəʊn/ more unknown most unknown adj
onbekend ongekend ongeweten
(sometimes, _, postpositive) Not known; unidentified; not well known.

unlawful more unlawful most unlawful adj
illegaal onwettig wederrechtelijk verboden
(legal) Prohibited; not permitted by law (either civil or criminal law; see illegal).

unleaded /ˌʌnˈlɛd.əd/ adj
loodvrij loodvrije
Without lead.

unlearn /ʌnˈləːn/ /ʌnˈlɝn/ v
afleren verleren
(transitive) To discard the knowledge of.
afwennen
(transitive) To break a habit.

unleash /ʌnˈliʃ/ v
loslaten vrijlaten
(transitive) To free from a leash, or as from a leash.
ontketenen
(figurative) To let go; to release.

unleashed adj
losgelaten
Not leashed; without a leash on it.

unleavened adj
ongedesemd ongedesemde
without any yeast or other raising agent

unless /ənˈlɛs/ /ʌnˈlɛs/ conjunction
tenzij
Except on a specified condition; if not.

unlike /ʌnˈlaɪk/ preposition
anders dan
Differently from; not in a like or similar manner.
in tegendeel tot
In contrast with; as opposed to.
het niet gewend zijn van ongewoon voor
Not typical of one's character or personality.

unlikely /ʌnˈlaɪkli/ more unlikely most unlikely unlikelier unlikeliest adj
onwaarschijnlijk
Not likely; improbable; not to be reasonably expected.

unlikely /ʌnˈlaɪkli/ more unlikely most unlikely adv
onwaarschijnlijk
In an improbable manner.

unlivable more unlivable most unlivable adj
onleefbaar
Unfit to be lived in; uninhabitable.

unload /ʌnˈloʊd/ /ʌnˈləʊd/ v
lossen uitladen
(transitive) To remove the load or cargo from (a vehicle, etc.).
(transitive) To remove (the load or cargo) from a vehicle, etc.
toevertrouwen
(intransitive) To deposit one's load or cargo.
(transitive, computing) To remove (something previously loaded) from memory.
(transitive) To remove the charge from.

unlock /anˈlɔk/ /ʌnˈlɑk/ /ʌnˈlɒk/ v
ontgrendelen openen
(transitive) To undo or open a lock or something locked by, for example, turning a key, or selecting a combination.
ontgrendelen
(transitive) To obtain access to something; to meet the requirements of a security or protection system.

unloved more unloved most unloved adj
ongeliefd
Not loved.

unmalleable more unmalleable most unmalleable adj
onbuigzaam
Not malleable.

unmalted adj
ongemout
Not malted, ungerminated.

unmanly /ʌnˈmænli/ more unmanly most unmanly unmanlier unmanliest adj
onmannelijk
(of a person) Showing characteristics that are not manly, such as being immature, effeminate or cowardly, which might be construed as an indicator of weakness or of baseness of character.

unmanned /ʌnˈmænd/ adj
onbemand
Not operated by a person or a crew.

unmarried /ʌnˈmæɹ.id/ /ʌnˈmɛɹ.id/ adj
ongehuwd ongetrouwd alleenstaand
Having no husband or wife.

unmasculine more unmasculine most unmasculine adj
onmannelijk
Not masculine; not characteristic of, typical of, or appropriate for a man

unmask /ʌnˈmæsk/ /ʌnˈmɑːsk/ v
ontmaskeren
(transitive) To remove a mask from someone.
(transitive) To expose, or reveal the true character of someone.

unmistakable more unmistakable most unmistakable adj
onmiskenbaar
Unique, such that it cannot be mistaken for something else.

unmount v
ontkoppelen
(computing, transitive) To reverse a mount operation; to instruct the operating system that the file system should be disassociated from its mount point, making it no longer accessible.

unnatural /ʌnˈnæt͡ʃ(ə)ɹəl/ more unnatural most unnatural adj
onnatuurlijk
Not natural.

unnecessarily more unnecessarily most unnecessarily adv
overbodig
onnodig
In an unnecessary way; not by necessity.

unnecessary /ʌnˈnɛ.sə.s(ə)ɹɪ/ /ʌnˈnɛ.səˌsɛ.ɹi/ /ʌnˈnɛ.səˌsɛ.ɹɪ/ /ʌnˈnɛs.ə.ɹɪ/ more unnecessary most unnecessary adj
onnodig
Not needed or necessary.

unneeded more unneeded most unneeded adj
onnodig overbodig
Not needed.

unnerve /ʌnˈnɜː(ɹ)v/ v
verzwakken

unnoticeable more unnoticeable most unnoticeable adj
onopmerkelijk
Not noticeable.

unnoticed /ʌnˈnoʊtɪst/ /ʌnˈnəʊtɪst/ more unnoticed most unnoticed adj
ongemerkt onopgemerkt
Not noticed.

unobtrusive /(ˌ)ʌnəbˈtɹuːsɪv/ /ˌʌnəbˈtɹusɪv/ more unobtrusive most unobtrusive adj
onopvallend
Not obtrusive; not blatant or noticeable; discreet, inconspicuous.

unofficial /ʌn.əˈfɪʃ.əl/ more unofficial most unofficial adj
officieus
Not officially established.
Not acting with official authority.

unorthodox /ʌnˈɔɹθədɑks/ /ʌnˈɔːθədɒks/ more unorthodox most unorthodox adj
onorthodox
Unusual, unconventional, or idiosyncratic.

unpalatable more unpalatable most unpalatable adj
onsmakelijk
Unpleasant to the taste.
onaangenaam
(by extension) Unpleasant or disagreeable.

unparalleled more unparalleled most unparalleled adj
ongeëvenaard
Having no parallel; without equal; lacking anything similar or worthy of comparison.

unpaved adj
onbestraat ongeplaveid onverhard
(of a road or path) Not having a hard, impervious surface; not paved

unplayable more unplayable most unplayable adj
onbespeelbaar
(of a musical work) That cannot be played, that is too hard too play.
That cannot be played; that is impossible or unreasonable (too difficult, etc.) to play.

unpleasantness /ʌnˈplɛz.ənt.nəs/ unpleasantnesses n
onaangenaamheid zerpte
(uncountable) The property of being unpleasant or disagreeable.

unpopular more unpopular most unpopular adj
impopulair
Lacking popularity.

unpopularity unpopularities n
impopulariteit
The property or degree of being unpopular.

unprecedented /-pɹiː-/ /-pɹɛs-/ /-tɘd/ /ʌnˈpɹesədentəd/ /ʌnˈpɹiːsədɛntəd/ /ʌnˈpɹɛsɪdɛntɪd/ adj
ongekend zonder precedent
Never before seen, done, or experienced; without precedent.

unpredictability unpredictabilities n
onvoorspelbaarheid
(uncountable) The quality of being unpredictable.
(countable) Something which is unpredictable.

unpredictable more unpredictable most unpredictable adj
onvoorspelbaar
Unable to be predicted.

unprepared more unprepared most unprepared adj
onvoorbereid
Not prepared; caught by surprise.

unprepossessing more unprepossessing most unprepossessing adj
onopmerkelijk ordinair saai
Unimpressive or unremarkable; dull and ordinary; nondescript.

unprincipled /ʌnˈpɹɪnsɪpəld/ more unprincipled most unprincipled adj
beginselloos gewetenloos principeloos
lacking moral values

unproblematic more unproblematic most unproblematic adj
onproblematisch probleemloos
Not problematic (presenting problems) or not controversial.

unproductive more unproductive most unproductive adj
improductief onproductief
Not productive; useless; fruitless.

unpronounceable more unpronounceable most unpronounceable adj
onuitspreekbaar
Impossible or difficult to pronounce or articulate.

unprotected more unprotected most unprotected adj
onbeschermd
Not protected; lacking defence or protection; exposed.

unpunished adj
ongestraft straffeloos
Not punished

unpurified more unpurified most unpurified adj
ongezuiverd
Not purified; impure

unquenchable more unquenchable most unquenchable adj
onlesbaar
That cannot be quenched.

unravel /ʌnˈɹævəl/ v
ontwarren ontrafelen
(transitive, figurative) To separate the connected or united parts of; to throw into disorder; to confuse.

unravelling unravellings n
ontrafeling
The act of becoming unravelled.

unread /ˈʌn.ɹiːd/ /ˈʌn.ɹɛd/ adj
ongelezen
Not having been read.

unreadable more unreadable most unreadable adj
onleesbaar onleesbare
That cannot be read or is not easy to read.

unreal /ʌnˈɹi.əl/ more unreal most unreal adj
irreëel onwerkelijk
Not real or substantial; having no actual presence in reality; lacking the characteristics of reality.

unrealizable adj
onrealiseerbaar onuitvoerbaar
Not realizable; unable to be achieved or realized.

unrecognizable /ʌnɹɪˈkɒɡnɪzəbəl/ /ʌnˈɹɛkə(ɡ)naɪzəbəl/ /ʌnˈɹɛkənaɪzəbəl/ /ʌnˈɹɛkəɡnaɪzəbəl/ more unrecognizable most unrecognizable adj
onherkenbaar
that cannot be recognized, especially because of substantial changes

unrefined more unrefined most unrefined adj
onbehouwen
(of a person) lacking refinement; uncouth

unrelenting more unrelenting most unrelenting adj
meedogenloos
Not relenting; not yielding in strength, severity, or determination.

unreliable /(ˌ)ʌn.ɹɪˈlaɪ.ə.bl̩/ /ˌʌn.ɹəˈlaɪ.ə.b(ə)l/ more unreliable most unreliable adj
onbetrouwbaar
Not reliable.

unreliable narrator /(ˌ)ʌnɹɪˌlaɪəbl nəˈɹeɪtə/ /-nəˈɹeɪtɚ/ /-ɹətɚ/ /ˌʌnɹəˌlaɪəb(ə)l ˈnɛˌɹeɪtɚ/ [-ɾɚ] unreliable narrators n
onbetrouwbare verteller onbetrouwbare vertelster
(literary theory) A narrating character or storyteller in a literary or other artistic work (such as a film, novel, play, or song) who provides conflicting, inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise questionable information to the audience or reader. [from 1961]

unrequited /ˌʌnɹəˈkwaɪtɪd/ more unrequited most unrequited adj
onbeantwoord
Unanswered; not returned; not reciprocated; not repaid.

unrequited love n
onbeantwoorde liefde
Love that is not reciprocated, even though reciprocation is desired.

unrest /ʌnˈɹɛst/ unrests n
onrust
A state of trouble, confusion and turbulence, especially in a political context; a time of riots, demonstrations and protests.

unrestrained more unrestrained most unrestrained adj
ongebreideld ongebreidelde

unrestrainedly more unrestrainedly most unrestrainedly adv
a la dol
In an unrestrained manner.

unsafe /ʌnˈseɪf/ more unsafe most unsafe unsafer unsafest adj
onveilig
Not safe (various senses); dangerous.

unsafely more unsafely most unsafely adv
gevaarlijk roekeloos
In an unsafe way; without regard to safety; carelessly.

unsaleable more unsaleable most unsaleable adj
onverkoopbaar
Not sellable.

unsaturated adj
onverzadigd
(chemistry, of a solution) Not saturated; capable of dissolving more of a solute at the same temperature.
(chemistry) Of a compound containing atoms sharing more than one valence bond, especially of an organic compound having one or more double bonds or triple bonds between carbon atoms.
(of a colour) Not chromatically pure; diluted.

unsavory /ʌnˈseɪv.əɹ.i/ more unsavory most unsavory adj
onsmakelijk twijfelachtig
Disreputable, not respectable, of questionable moral character.

unscathed adj
ongedeerd ongeschonden
Not harmed or damaged in any way; untouched.

unscientific more unscientific most unscientific adj
onwetenschappelijk
Not scientific

unscrupulous /ˌʌnˈskɹuːpjʊləs/ more unscrupulous most unscrupulous adj
onscrupuleus
Without scruples; immoral.

unseemly unseemlier unseemliest adj
onbehoorlijk onbetamelijk onfatsoenlijk ongepast
Inconsistent with established standards of good form or taste.

unseen /ʌnˈsiːn/ adj
ongezien
Not seen or discovered; invisible.

unselfish more unselfish most unselfish adj
onbaatzuchtig onzelfzuchtig
Not selfish

unsettling more unsettling most unsettling adj
verontrustend zorgwekkend
That makes one troubled or uneasy; disquieting or distressing.

unshackle v
bevrijden ontboeien
To remove shackles from someone or something.

unspeakable more unspeakable most unspeakable adj
onbeschrijfelijk
Unfit or not permitted to be spoken or described.

unspoken rule unspoken rules n
ongeschreven regel
A rule that is understood to apply but does not exist in written form.

unstable /ʌnˈsteɪbəɫ/ more unstable most unstable adj
instabiel
Not stable.

unsterilizable adj
niet steriliseerbaar onsteriliseerbaar
Unable to be sterilized.

unstick v
opstijgen
(intransitive, aviation, of, an aircraft) To leave the ground during takeoff.

unstinting /(ˌ)ʌnˈstɪntɪŋ/ /ˌʌnˈstɪntɪŋ/ [-ɾɪŋ] more unstinting most unstinting adj
mateloos onbeperkt
Generous and tireless with one's contributions of money, time, etc.

unstitch v
lostornen
(transitive) To take out stitches from.

unstressed /ʌnˈstɹɛst/ more unstressed most unstressed adj
onbeklemtoond
(of a vowel) not stressed or accentuated

unsubscribe v
uitschrijven afmelden
(intransitive) To cancel a subscription, especially to an online service.

unsuitable more unsuitable most unsuitable adj
ongepast ongeschikt
Not suitable.

unsung /ˌʌnˈsʌŋ/ adj
onbezongen
Which has not been lauded or appreciated.
ongezongen
Not sung.

unsurpassable more unsurpassable most unsurpassable adj
onoverkomelijk onovertrefbaar
Not surpassable; unable to be surpassed.

unsurpassed adj
onovertroffen
Not exceeded by others.

unsurprising adj
niet verrassend niet verwonderlijk
Not surprising; expected.

unsurprisingly more unsurprisingly most unsurprisingly adv
niet verwonderlijk
Not surprisingly, as could be expected.

unsuspecting more unsuspecting most unsuspecting adj
nietsvermoedend

unswerving more unswerving most unswerving adj
onwankelbaar rechtdoor
Not deviating; not yielding or straying or varying.

unsystematic more unsystematic most unsystematic adj
onsystematisch
Not systematic

untameable more untameable most untameable adj
ontembaar
Incapable of being controlled, subdued, or tamed.

untamed /ʌnˈteɪmd/ more untamed most untamed adj
ongetemd
Wild, uncontrolled, especially of animals not domesticated or trained to human contact.

untapped more untapped most untapped adj
onaangesproken
Not tapped; not drawn on in terms of resources.

untenable more untenable most untenable adj
onhoudbaar
Not able to be held, as of an opinion or position.

unthinkable /ʌnˈθɪŋkəbəl/ more unthinkable most unthinkable adj
ondenkbaar
Incapable of being believed; incredible.

unthinkingly more unthinkingly most unthinkingly adv
klakkeloos
In an unthinking manner.

unticketed adj
zonder kaartje
Not having been issued a ticket

untidiness untidinesses n
slordigheid
The quality of being untidy

untidy /ʌnˈtaɪdi/ untidier untidiest adj
morsig slordig
Sloppy.
ongeorganiseerd rommelig
Disorganized.

untie /ʌnˈtaɪ/ v
losmaken losknopen
(transitive) To loosen, as something interlaced or knotted; to disengage the parts of.
losmaken
(transitive) To free from fastening or from restraint; to let loose; to unbind.
ontrafelen ontwarren oplossen
To resolve; to unfold; to clear.
loskomen
(intransitive) To become untied or loosed.

until /ənˈtɪl/ /ʊnˈtɪl/ /ʌnˈtɪl/ /ˈʌntəl/ conjunction
totdat
Up to the time that (a condition becomes true).

until /ənˈtɪl/ /ʊnˈtɪl/ /ʌnˈtɪl/ /ˈʌntəl/ preposition
tot totdat
Up to the time of (something happening).

until all hours
tot in de vroege uurtjes

until further notice
tot nader order

until proven otherwise
tot bewijs van het tegendeel

until the cows come home phraseologicalUnit
tot sint-juttemis
(idiomatic) For a very long period of time.

untoward /ʌnˈtɔɹd/ /ˌʌn.təˈwɔɹd/ /ˌʌn.tʊˈwɔːd/ more untoward most untoward adj
ongunstig schadelijk
Unfavourable, adverse, or disadvantageous.
vervelend
Unruly, troublesome; not easily guided.
onbetamelijk onwelvoeglijk
Unseemly, improper.

untrammel v
bevrijden
(transitive) To free or release from obstacles or hindrances.

untrammeled more untrammeled most untrammeled adj
onbegrensd onbeperkt ongebreideld ongelimiteerd
Not limited or restricted; unrestrained; limitless.

untranslatability n
onvertaalbaarheid
The quality or property of being untranslatable; inability to be translated.

untranslatable /ˈʌnˌtɹænz.leɪt.ə.bəl/ more untranslatable most untranslatable adj
onvertaalbaar
Not able to be translated.

untranslatableness n
onvertaalbaarheid
The quality or property of being untranslatable; inability to be translated.

untranslated adj
onvertaald
Not translated; still in the original language.

untransmissible adj
niet overdraagbaar

untreated adj
onbehandeld
Not treated.

untrigintillion numeral
sedeciljoen
(rare, US; modern British and Australian, short scale) 1096.

untrustworthy /ʌnˈtɹʌstˌwɜː(ɹ)ði/ more untrustworthy most untrustworthy untrustworthier untrustworthiest adj
onbetrouwbaar
Not deserving of trust; unreliable.

untune v
ontstemmen
(transitive) To cause (something) to be out of tune; to make incapable of harmony, or of harmonious action.

ununbium n
ununbium
The former systematic element name for the chemical element with atomic number 112 (symbol Uub), which has been officially changed to copernicium.

ununennium /uːnuːnˈɛniːəm/ n
ununennium
The systematic element name for the (as yet undiscovered) chemical element with an atomic number of 119 (symbol Uue).

ununhexium n
ununhexium
(dated) The previous systematic element name for livermorium, the chemical element with atomic number 116 (symbol Uuh).

ununoctium n
ununoctium
(dated) The systematic element name for the chemical element with atomic number 118 (symbol Uuo). The element is now named oganesson.

ununpentium n
ununpentium
(dated) The systematic element name for the chemical element with atomic number 115 (symbol Uup). The element is now named moscovium.

ununquadium n
ununquadium
(dated) The systematic element name for flerovium, the chemical element with atomic number 114 (symbol Uuq).

ununseptium /uːnuːnˈsɛpti.əm/ n
ununseptium
(dated) The systematic element name for the chemical element with atomic number 117 (symbol Uus). The element is now named tennessine.

ununtrium n
ununtrium
(dated) The systematic element name for the chemical element with atomic number 113 (symbol Uut). The element is now named nihonium.

unusable more unusable most unusable adj
onbruikbaar
Not usable.

unusual /ʌnˈjuːʒuəl/ /ʌnˈjuːʒəl/ more unusual most unusual adj
ongebruikelijk ongewoon
Not usual, out of the ordinary.

unvaccinated adj
ongevaccineerd
Not vaccinated.

unveil /ʌnˈveɪl/ v
ontsluieren
onthullen
(transitive) To remove a veil from; to uncover; to reveal something hidden.
blootstellen
(intransitive) To remove a veil; to reveal oneself.

unverifiable adj
onnatrekbaar
Not capable of being verified, confirmed, checked or proven.

unwanted /ʌnˈwɒntɪd/ more unwanted most unwanted adj
ongewild
Not wanted; unwelcome.

unwarranted more unwarranted most unwarranted adj
onbevoegd ongerechtvaardigd
Not warranted; being without warrant, authority, or guaranty; unwarrantable.
ongegrond ongerechtvaardigd onverantwoord
Unjustified, inappropriate or undeserved.

unwashed adj
ongewassen
Not having been washed.

unwavering /(ˌ)ʌnˈweɪvəɹɪŋ/ /(ˌ)ʌnˈweɪvɹɪŋ/ /ˌənˈweɪvəɹɪŋ/ /ˌənˈweɪvɹɪŋ/ more unwavering most unwavering adj
onbeweeglijk onverschrokken
Always on course and steady.

unwell /ʌnˈwɛl/ more unwell most unwell adj
onwel
Not in good health; not feeling well; somewhat ill

unwieldy /ˌʌnˈwɪəl.di/ unwieldier unwieldiest adj
log
Difficult to carry, handle, manage or operate because of its size, weight, shape or complexity.

unwillingly more unwillingly most unwillingly adv
met tegenzin
In an unwilling or uncooperative manner.

unwillingness unwillingnesses n
onwil
The property of being unwilling.

unwind /ʌnˈwaɪnd/ v
afwikkelen

unwise /ʌnˈwaɪz/ unwiser unwisest adj
onverstandig
Not wise; lacking wisdom

unwisely more unwisely most unwisely adv
onverstandig
In an unwise manner; foolishly.

unwittingly /-ɾɪŋ-/ /ʌnˈwɪtɪŋli/ /ˌən-/ /ˌʌnˈwɪtɪŋli/ more unwittingly most unwittingly adv
ongewild
In an unwitting manner; inadvertently, obliviously, unintentionally, unknowingly.

unwomanliness n
onvrouwelijkheid
The state or condition of being unwomanly.

unworldly unworldlier unworldliest adj
wereldvreemd
Lacking sophistication.

unwrap /ʌnˈɹæp/ v
uitpakken
(transitive) To open or undo, as what is wrapped or folded.

unwritten adj
ongeschreven
Not written.

up /ap/ /ʌp/ [äp] [ɐʔp] [ʌp̚] adj
omhoog met
Facing upwards.
beschikbaar
(by extension) Available to view or use; made public; posted.
op
Standing; upright.
Awake and out of bed.
Finished, to an end
klaar bereid
Ahead; leading; winning.
opgewekt
In a good mood.
aan aan de beurt
Next in a sequence.
mee
Well-informed; current.
functioneel in orde
(computing) Functional; working.
stijf
(slang) Erect.

up /ap/ /ʌp/ [äp] [ɐʔp] [ʌp̚] adv
omhoog opwaarts
Away from the surface of the Earth or other planet; in opposite direction to the downward pull of gravity.
omhoog
To or at a physically higher or more elevated position.
To a higher level of some quantity or notional quantity, such as price, volume, pitch, happiness, etc.
ver-
(intensifier) Used as an aspect marker to indicate a completed action or state; thoroughly, completely.

up /ap/ /ʌp/ [äp] [ɐʔp] [ʌp̚] ups n
omhoog
(uncountable) The direction opposed to the pull of gravity.

up /ap/ /ʌp/ [äp] [ɐʔp] [ʌp̚] preposition
op omhoog
Toward the top of.
langs
Further along (in any direction).

up /ap/ /ʌp/ [äp] [ɐʔp] [ʌp̚] v
omhoogdraaien opschroeven verhogen
(transitive, colloquial) To increase the level or amount of.
promoveren
(transitive, colloquial) To promote.

up and down adv
op en neer
upward and downward, alternately.

up the ante v
de inzet verhogen
(dispute) To take an action that raises the stakes, i.e. that increases the chances of conflict.

up to /ˈʌp tuː/ /ˈʌp tə/ preposition
naar tot aan
Next to; near; towards; as far as.
t/m tot tot en met
As much as; no more than. (also with of)
aan bereid in staat
Within the responsibility of, to be attributed to the sphere of influence of, having someone or something as authoritative in.
bezig met
Doing; involved in.
op ... na
(mathematics) Considering all members of an equivalence class the same.

up-to-date /ˌʌp tə ˈdeɪt/ more up-to-date most up-to-date adj
actueel
(before the noun, idiom) Current; recent; the latest.

upblow v
opblazen
(transitive, archaic) To inflate.

upbraid /ˌʌpˈbɹeɪd/ v
vermanen
(transitive, archaic, followed by with or for, and formerly of before the object) To charge with something wrong or disgraceful; to reproach

upbreed /ʌpˈbɹiːd/ v
opvoeden
(transitive, archaic) To rear, or bring up; to nurse.

upbringing /ˈʌpˌbrɪŋɪŋ/ upbringings n
opvoeding
The traits acquired during one's childhood training

upcurl v
krullen
(transitive, rare) To curl up.

update /ʌpˈdeɪt/ /ˈʌp.deɪt/ updates n
actualisatie bijwerking
An additional piece of information. An addition to existing information.
A modification of something to a more recent, up-to-date version; (in software) a minor upgrade.

update /ʌpˈdeɪt/ /ˈʌp.deɪt/ v
bijwerken actualiseren op punt stellen
(transitive) To bring (a person) up to date: to inform (a person) about recent developments.

updraft updrafts n
opwind

upend /ʌpˈɛnd/ v
beëindigen stop zetten
(transitive) To end up; to set on end.
omkiepen op zijn kop zetten
To tip or turn over.
onderuithalen
(figurative) To destroy, invalidate, overthrow, or defeat.

upgrade /əpˈɡɹeɪd/ /ˈʌp.ɡɹeɪd/ v
upgraden
(intransitive, computing) To replace a program with a later version of itself, a version having a higher version number or marketed under a more recent product name.

upgrow /ʌpˈɡɹəʊ/ v
opgroeien
(archaic) To grow up

uphold /ˌʌpˈhəʊld/ v
hoog houden
To hold up; to lift on high; to elevate.
ondersteunen schragen steunen
To keep erect; to support; to sustain; to keep from falling
staande houden bevestigen ondersteunen verdedigen
To support by approval or encouragement, to confirm (something which has been questioned)

upholster /əˈpɐl.stə(ɹ)/ /əˈpɒl.stə(ɹ)/ v
bekleden polsteren
(transitive) To fit padding, stuffing, springs, webbing and fabric covering to (furniture).

upholsterer /ʌpˈhəʊlstəɹə/ upholsterers n
stoffeerder
Someone who upholsters furniture, especially a trained craftsman who does so as an occupation.

upholstery /ʌpˈhəʊlstəɹi/ upholsteries n
bekleding polsteren
The craft or business of upholstering furniture.
bekleding polstering
The materials used in upholstering furniture.

upkeep upkeeps n
onderhoud
Maintenance; the act or effort of keeping something in good and working condition.

upland antshrike upland antshrikes n
Aroyo-mierklauwier
a passerine bird of the antbird family, Thamnophilus aroyae.

upland sandpiper upland sandpipers n
Bartrams ruiter
A small wader, Bartramia longicauda, breeding in North America and wintering in South America.

upload /əpˈloʊd/ /əpˈləʊd/ /ˈʌpˌloʊd/ /ˈʌpˌləʊd/ v
uploaden
(transitive, intransitive, computing) To transfer data to a computer on a network, especially to a server on the Internet.

uploadable uploadables n
uploadbaar
Something that can be uploaded.

upon /əˈpɑn/ /əˈpɒn/ /əˈpɔn/ preposition
op
Physically above and in contact with.
Being followed by another so as to form a series.
bij op het moment van
At (a prescribed point in time).

upper /ˈʌpə(ɹ)/ /ˈʌpɚ/ uppermore uppermost adj
hoger

upper arm upper arms n
bovenarm opperarm
(anatomy) The section of an arm from the elbow to the shoulder.

upper class /ˌʌpəˈklɑːs/ /ˌʌpɚˈklæs/ upper classes n
bovenklasse
Those people at the top of a social hierarchy.
aristocratie
The aristocracy.

upper lip n
bovenlip

upperclassman upperclassmen n
ouderejaars
(US) A junior or senior student in a school or college.

uppercut uppercuts n
opstoot uppercut
(boxing) A swinging blow aimed upwards at the opponent's chin.

uppermost /ˈʌpəməʊst/ /ˈʌpɚˌmoʊst/ adj
bovenst
At or nearest the top of something.

uppity /ˈʌpəti/ uppitier uppitiest adj
hooghartig arrogant
Presumptuous, above oneself, self-important; arrogant, snobbish, haughty.

upright /ˈʌpɹaɪt/ more upright most upright adj
oprecht
Vertical; erect
achter elkaar overeind
Greater in height than breadth.
achter elkaar
(figuratively) Of good morals; practicing ethical values.

uprising uprisings n
opstand
A popular revolt that attempts to overthrow a government or its policies; an insurgency or insurrection.

upriver adv
stroomopwaarts
Towards the source of a river.

uproar /ˈʌpɹɔː/ /ˈʌpɹɔːɹ/ uproars n
ophef
oproer
Tumultuous, noisy excitement. [from 1520s]

uprootedness n
ontworteling
The quality of being uprooted.

upsadaisy interjection
hup hupsakee
An affectionate encouragement to a child who has fallen over or is being lifted up.

upset /ʌpˈsɛt/ /ˈʌpsɛt/ more upset most upset adj
geschokt ontdaan overstuur van streek
(of a person) Angry, distressed, or unhappy.
overstuur van streek
(of a stomach or gastrointestinal tract, referred to as stomach) Feeling unwell, nauseated, or ready to vomit.

upset /ʌpˈsɛt/ /ˈʌpsɛt/ upsets n
verstoring verwarring
(uncountable) Disturbance or disruption.

upset /ʌpˈsɛt/ /ˈʌpsɛt/ v
overstuur maken van zijn stuk brengen verontrusten
(transitive) To make (a person) angry, distressed, or unhappy.
verstoren verwarren
(transitive) To disturb, disrupt or adversely alter (something).
omstoten
(transitive) To tip or overturn (something).

upshot /ˈʌpʃɑt/ /ˈʌpʃɒt/ upshots n
eindresultaat
The final result, or outcome of something.
essentie korte samenvatting
(US) A concise summary.

upside down /ˌʌpsaɪd ˈdaʊn/ /ˌʌpsaɪˈdaʊn/ adj
omgekeerd op z'n kop
Inverted; turned so that the top is at the bottom.

upside down /ˌʌpsaɪd ˈdaʊn/ /ˌʌpsaɪˈdaʊn/ adv
ondersteboven
Inverted, so that the top is now at the bottom.

upsilon /(j)ɪu̯p-/ /juːpˈsaɪ.lən/ /ˈ(j)up.sɪˌlɒn/ /ˈjup.sɪˌlɑn/ /ˈup.sɪˌlɑn/ /ˈʌp.sɪˌlɑn/ /ˈʌp.sɪˌlɒn/ upsila upsilons n
upsilon ypsilon
The twentieth letter of Classical and Modern Greek; the twenty-second letter of Old and Ancient Greek.

upstairs /ˈʌpˌstɛəz/ /ˈʌpˌstɛɹz/ /ˌʌpˈstɛəz/ /ˌʌpˈstɛɹz/ further upstairs furthest upstairs adv
boven
Up the stairs; on a higher floor or level.

upstart /ˈʌp.stɑɹt/ /ˈʌp.stɑːt/ more upstart most upstart adj
parvenuachtig
self-important and presumptuous.

upstart /ˈʌp.stɑɹt/ /ˈʌp.stɑːt/ upstarts n
nieuwkomeling parvenu
One who has suddenly gained wealth, power, or other prominence, but either has not received social acceptance or has become arrogant or presumptuous.

upstream /ʌpˈstɹiːm/ farther farthest further upstream furthest upstream adj
stroomopwaarts
(biology) Towards the leading end (5′ end) of a DNA molecule.

upstream /ʌpˈstɹiːm/ more upstream most upstream adv
stroomopwaarts
Against the current.

uptight /ʌpˈtaɪt/ uptighter uptightest adj
geremd
(colloquial) Excessively concerned with rules and order, always serious.

upvote /ˈʌpˌvoʊt/ /ˈʌpˌvəʊt/ [ˈʌpˌβoʊt] [ˈʌp̪ˌvoʊt] v
upvoten
(transitive, Internet, Reddit) To vote for, increasing a cumulative tally of popularity.

upwards /ˈʌpwədz/ /ˈʌpwɚdz/ more upwards most upwards adv
opwaarts
Towards a (higher) position closer to the sky than the ground.
hoger
Towards something which is higher in order, larger, superior etc.

ur- /ɜː/ /ɝ/ /ʊə/ prefix
oer-
Forming words with the sense of “proto-, primitive, original”.

uraninite uraninites n
uraniniet
(mineral) Any of several brownish-black forms of uranium dioxide, UO2, (especially pitchblende) that is the chief ore of uranium; it is isomorphous with thorianite.

uranium /jʊˈɹeɪniəm/ uraniums n
uranium uraan
The element with atomic number 92 and symbol U: a radioactive silvery-grey metal in the actinide series.

urban /ˈɜɹbən/ /ˈɜːb(ə)n/ more urban most urban adj
stads- stedelijk urbaan
Of, pertaining to, characteristic of, or happening or located in, a city or town; of, pertaining to, or characteristic of life in such a place, especially when contrasted with the countryside.

urban legend urban legends n
broodje aap broodjeaapverhaal stadslegende
A widely circulated story that is untrue or dubious, often having elements of humour or horror.

urban planner urban planners n
stadsplanner

urban planning urban plannings n
stedenbouw
The conscious design of towns and cities.

urban renewal urban renewals n
stadsvernieuwing
(uncountable) A process where older areas of a city are redeveloped, including slum clearance, replacement of outdated buildings and infrastructure.

urbanite urbanites n
stedeling
Someone who lives in a city or similar urban area.

urbanity /əːˈbæn.ɪ.ti/ /ɝˈbæn.ə.ti/ urbanities n
steedsheid
Behaviour that is polished, refined, courteous.

urbanization urbanizations n
verstedelijking
The process of the formation and growth of cities.

urchin /ˈɜːtʃən/ /ˈɜːtʃɪn/ /ˈɝt͡ʃən/ /ˈɝt͡ʃɪn/ urchins n
bengel
A mischievous child.

urea /jʊˈɹiːə/ /ˈjʊəɹɪə/ ureas n
ureum
(organic compound, uncountable) A water-soluble organic compound, CO(NH2)2, formed by the metabolism of proteins and excreted in the urine.

urethra /jʊˈɹiːθɹə/ urethrae urethras n
urinebuis
(anatomy) The tube through which urine exits the body and, in penises, through which semen is ejaculated.

urethral /jʊˈɹiːθɹəl/ adj
urethraal
(anatomy) Pertaining to the urethra.

urge /ɜːd͡ʒ/ /ɝd͡ʒ/ urges n
aandrang aandrift drang
A strong desire; an itch to do something.

urge /ɜːd͡ʒ/ /ɝd͡ʒ/ v
duwen aansporen aanzetten provoceren
(transitive) To press; to push; to drive; to impel; to force onward.
aandringen
(transitive) To present in an urgent manner; to insist upon.

urgent /ˈɜː.d͡ʒənt/ /ˈɝ.d͡ʒənt/ more urgent most urgent adj
dringend spoedeisend
Requiring immediate attention.

uric acid n
urinezuur
(biochemistry) a bicyclic heterocyclic phenolic compound, formed in the body by the metabolism of protein and excreted in the urine (or in faeces, as in birds and insects)

urinal /juːˈɹaɪnəl/ /ˈjɝɪnəl/ /ˈjʉːəɹɪnəl/ /ˈjʊɹɪnəl/ urinals n
urinoir pisbak
A plumbing fixture intended for standing urination, typically by men and boys.
urinaal
(obsolete) A room or structure used for urination: a latrine; an outhouse; a lavatory.

urinary bladder urinary bladders n
blaas urineblaas
(anatomy) An elastic, muscular sac situated in the pelvic cavity, into which urine from the kidneys is temporarily stored prior to disposal by urination. Urine enters the bladder via the ureters and exits via the urethra.

urinate /ˈjʊəɹɪneɪt/ /ˈjʊɹɪneɪt/ v
urineren plassen

urine /ˈjɝɪn/ /ˈjʉːəɹɪn/ /ˈjʊəɹaɪn/ /ˈjʊəɹɪn/ /ˈjʊɹɪn/ urines n
urine

urine therapy urine therapies n
urinetherapie
(pseudoscience, alternative medicine) The use of human urine for purported medicinal or cosmetic purposes.

urologist urologists n
urologe uroloog
(medicine) A doctor of urology.

urology /jʊəˈɹɒlədʒi/ urologies n
Urologie urologie
(medicine) The surgical specialty of medicine that treats disorders of the urinary tract and the urogenital system.

ursine /ˈɜː.saɪn/ /ˈɝsaɪn/ /ˈɝsɪn/ more ursine most ursine adj
beer
Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of bears.
Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of the bear subfamily Ursinae.

urticaria /ˌɜː.tɪˈkɛə.ɹi.ə/ /ˌɝ.tɪˈkɛɹ.i.ə/ urticarias n
netelroos galbulten urticaria
(diseases) Itchy, swollen, red areas of the skin which can appear quickly in response to an allergen or other conditions.

urushiol /ʊˈɹuːʃiˌɔl/ urushiols n
urushiol
(organic chemistry) An oil found in plants of the family Anacardiaceae, causing an allergic skin rash on contact; consists of a variable mixture of several related organic compounds.

us /əs/ /əz/ /ʌs/ /ʌz/ pronoun
ons
(personal) Me and at least one other person; the objective case of we.

usability /ˌjuːzəˈbɪlɪti/ usabilities n
bruikbaarheid
The state or condition of being usable.
The degree to which an object, device, software application, etc. is easy to use with no specific training.

usable /ˈjuː.zə.bəl/ more usable most usable adj
bruikbaar
Capable of being used.

usage /ˈjuːsɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈjuːzɪd͡ʒ/ usages n
gebruik
The act of using something; use, employment. [from 14th c.]

use /jus/ /juz/ /juːs/ /juːz/ /jɪu̯s/ /jɪu̯z/ /jʉːs/ /jʉːz/ uses n
gebruik
The act of using.
nut
(uncountable, followed by "of") Usefulness, benefit.
functie
A function; a purpose for which something may be employed.

use /jus/ /juz/ /juːs/ /juːz/ /jɪu̯s/ /jɪu̯z/ /jʉːs/ /jʉːz/ v
gebruiken aanwenden
(transitive) To employ; to apply; to utilize.
plegen te
(intransitive, archaic, or, literary, _, except in past tense) To habitually do; to be wont to do. (Now chiefly in past-tense forms; see used to.)
verbruiken
(dated) To behave toward; to act with regard to; to treat.

use a sledgehammer to crack a nut /ˌjuz‿ə ˈslɛd͡ʒhæmɚ tə ˌkɹæk‿ə ˈnʌt/ /ˌjuːz‿ə ˈslɛd͡ʒhæmə tə ˌkɹæk‿ə ˈnʌt/ v
met een kanon op een mug schieten
(intransitive, Australia, Britain, New Zealand, idiomatic, informal) To use disproportionate or significantly excessive force to carry out an action; to do something overzealously.

used to /juːs(t).tu/ /juːs(t).tə/ /juːzd/ adj
gewend
(idiomatic, with noun phrase) Accustomed to, tolerant or accepting of.

used to /juːs(t).tu/ /juːs(t).tə/ /juːzd/ v
use the past tense with an indication of time in the past such as voorheen or vroeger
(temporal location) Formerly and habitually or repeatedly, but possibly no longer, did.

useful /ˈjusfəl/ /ˈjuːsfəl/ /ˈjʉːːsfəl/ [ˈjusfl̩] [ˈjuːsfl̩] [ˈjʉːːsfl̩] more useful most useful usefuller usefullest adj
nuttig bruikbaar dienstig
Having a practical or beneficial use.

usefulness /ˈjuːsfəlnəs/ usefulnesses n
bruikbaarheid
The quality or degree of being useful.

useless /ˈjuːs.ləs/ more useless most useless uselesser uselessest adj
nutteloos onbruikbaar
Without use or possibility to be used.
waardeloos
(pejorative, of a person) Good-for-nothing; not dependable.

user /ˈjuzɚ/ /ˈjuːzə/ users n
druggebruiker
A person who uses drugs, especially illegal drugs.
gebruiker gebruikster
(computing) A person who uses a computer or a computing network, especially a person who has received a user account.

user guide user guides n
gebruiksaanwijzing

user interface user interfaces n
gebruikersinterface
(computing) The visual part of a software application that a user sees and interacts with.

user page user pages n
gebruikerspagina
(Internet) A page on a website associated with a particular user.

user-friendliness n
gebruiksvriendelijkheid gebruikersvriendelijkheid
The quality of being user-friendly.

user-friendly more user-friendly most user-friendly user-friendlier user-friendliest adj
gebruiksvriendelijk gebruikersvriendelijk
(mostly, computing) Designed to be easy for an untrained user to use, with intuitive ordering of steps, consistent and logical placement of controls, etc.

username usernames n
gebruikersnaam
(computing) A person's identification on an individual computer system.

ushanka /uˈʃɑŋkə/ /uːˈʃɑːŋkə/ ushankas n
oesjanka
A traditional Russian fur cap with earflaps.

usher /ˈʌʃəɹ/ [ˈaʃ.ə(ɹ)] [ˈʌʃ.ə(ɹ)] [ˈʌʃ.ɚ] ushers n
plaatsaanwijzer ouvreuse
A person, in a church, cinema etc., who escorts people to their seats.

usher /ˈʌʃəɹ/ [ˈaʃ.ə(ɹ)] [ˈʌʃ.ə(ɹ)] [ˈʌʃ.ɚ] v
aanwijzen
To guide people to their seats.
begeleiden
To accompany or escort (someone).

usher in v
aankondigen inleiden
To announce the arrival of something; to herald.

usual /ˈjuːʒuəl/ /ˈjuːʒəl/ /ˈjuːʒʊəl/ more usual most usual adj
gewoon alledaags
Most commonly occurring; typical.

usually /ˈjuːʒ(ʊə)li/ /ˈjuːʒju(ə)li/ /ˈjuːʒu(ə)li/ /ˈjuːʒəli/ more usually most usually adv
gewoonlijk meestal
Most of the time; less than always, but more than occasionally.

usufruct /-sə-/ /ˈjuzəˌfɹʌkt/ /ˈjuːz(j)ʊfɹʌkt/ usufructs n
vruchtgebruik
(law) The legal right to use and derive profit or benefit from property that belongs to another person, as long as the property is not damaged.

usurer /ˈjuːzjəɹə/ /ˈjuːʒəɹə/ /ˈjuːʒəɹəɹ/ /ˈjuːʒɹəɹ/ usurers n
woekeraar woekeraarster
A person who loans money to others and charges interest, particularly at an illegal, exorbitant, or unfair rate.

usurp /juˈsɝp/ /juːˈzɜːp/ v
toe-eigenen usurperen
To seize power from another, usually by illegitimate means.

usurpation /ˌjuːsə(ɹ)ˈpeɪʃən/ /ˌjuːzə(ɹ)ˈpeɪʃən/ usurpations n
bezitsaanmatiging overweldiging toeeigening usurpatie verovering wederrechtelijke inbezitneming
The wrongful seizure of something by force, especially of sovereignty or other authority.

usurper /juˈsɜɹpə(ɹ)/ usurpers n
usurpator machtsovernemer
One who usurps.

usury /ˈjuːʒəɹi/ usuries n
woeker woekerrente
(countable) An exorbitant rate of interest, in excess of any legal rates or at least immorally.
woeker
(uncountable) The practice of lending money at such rates.
(uncountable, archaic, or, historical) The practice of lending money at interest.

ut /ʌt/ uts n
ut
(music, dated) Syllable (formerly) used in solfège to represent the first note of a major scale.

utensil /juˈtɛn.səl/ utensils n
benodigdheden gereedschap gerei
An instrument or device for domestic use, especially in the kitchen.
benodigdheden
A useful small tool, implement, or vessel.

uterine /ˈjutəɹaɪn/ adj
baarmoeder-
Of or pertaining to the uterus.

utilisation utilisations n
gebruik
The act of using something.

utilise /ˈjuːtɪlaɪz/ v
gebruiken bedienen toepassen van
To make best use of; to use to its fullest extent, potential, or ability.

utilitarian /juˌtɪləˈtɛɹi.ən/ /juːˌtɪlɪˈtɛːɹi.ən/ more utilitarian most utilitarian adj
utilistisch
(ethics) Pertaining to utilitarianism.

utilitarian /juˌtɪləˈtɛɹi.ən/ /juːˌtɪlɪˈtɛːɹi.ən/ utilitarians n
utilist
Someone who practices or advocates utilitarianism.

utilitarianism utilitarianisms n
utilisme utilitarisme
(philosophy) The theory that action should be directed toward achieving the "greatest happiness for the greatest number of people" (hedonistic universalism), or one of various related theories.

utility /juˈtɪl.ə.ti/ /juːˈtɪl.ɪ.ti/ /jəˈtɪl.ɪ.ti/ [juˈtɪl.ə.ɾi] utilities n
bruikbaarheid handigheid
The state or condition of being useful; usefulness.
handigs hulpmiddel
Something that is useful.
bruikbaarheid
(economics) The ability of a commodity to satisfy needs or wants; the satisfaction experienced by the consumer of that commodity.
nutsvoorziening
(business) A commodity or service provided on a continuous basis by a physical infrastructure network, such as electricity, water supply or sewerage.
nutsbedrijf voorziening
(business, finance, by extension) A natural or legal monopoly distributer of such a utility; or, the securities of such a provider.
hulpmiddel hulpprogramma
(computing) A software program designed to perform a single task or a small range of tasks, often to help manage and tune computer hardware, an operating system or application software.

utility knife utility knives n
stanleymes hobbymes
A cutting tool that has an interchangeable blade that retracts into the handle.

utmost /ˈʌtmoʊ̯st/ /ˈʌtmə(ʊ̯)st/ [ˈət-] [ˈʌʔ-] adj
uiterst
Situated at the most distant limit; farthest, outermost.
hoogst uiterst
The most extreme; greatest, ultimate.

utmost /ˈʌtmoʊ̯st/ /ˈʌtmə(ʊ̯)st/ [ˈət-] [ˈʌʔ-] utmosts n
uiterste
The greatest possible capability, extent, or quantity; maximum.

utopia /juˈtoʊ.pi.ə/ /juːˈtəʊ.pi.ə/ utopia utopiae utopias n
utopie
A world in which everything and everyone works in perfect harmony.

utopian /juˈtoʊpi.ən/ more utopian most utopian adj
utopisch
Of or pertaining to or resembling a utopia.

utter /ˈʌtə/ /ˈʌtɚ/ [ˈɐtə] [ˈʌɾɚ] adj
uiten
(obsolete) Outward. [13th–16th c.]
Absolute, unconditional, total, complete. [from 15th c.]

utter /ˈʌtə/ /ˈʌtɚ/ [ˈɐtə] [ˈʌɾɚ] v
uiten produceren uitbrengen voortbrengen zeggen

utterance /ˈʌtəɹəns/ utterances n
taaluiting uiting
An act of uttering.
taaluiting
Something spoken.

uvula /ˈju.vjəl.ə/ /ˈjuː.vjʊl.ə/ uvulae uvulas uvulæ n
huig
(anatomy) Ellipsis of palatine uvula.: the fleshy appendage that hangs from the back of the soft palate, that closes the nasopharynx during swallowing

uzi /ˈuːzi/ uzis n
uzi
A type of compact submachine gun, having a caliber of 9 millimeters with ammunition housed in the grip of the weapon.

vacancy /ˈveɪkənsi/ vacancies n
vacature
An unoccupied position or job.

vacant /ˈveɪkənt/ more vacant most vacant adj
leeg vacant
Not occupied; empty.

vacation /veɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ /veɪˈkeɪʃən/ /vəˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ vacations n
vakantie
(North America) A holiday; a stretch of leisure time away from work or duty and devoted to rest or pleasure. [from 19th c.]

vacation /veɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ /veɪˈkeɪʃən/ /vəˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ v
op vakantie gaan
(intransitive) To spend or take a vacation.

vaccinate /ˈvæksɪneɪt/ v
inenten vaccineren
(transitive) To treat (a person or an animal) with a vaccine to produce immunity against a disease.

vaccination /ˌvæk.sɪˈneɪ.ʃn̩/ /ˌvæk.sɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ vaccinations n
inenting vaccinatie
Inoculation with a vaccine, in order to protect from a particular disease or strain of disease.

vaccination mark vaccination marks n
vaccinatielitteken
A small scar left on the skin by vaccination.

vaccinator vaccinators n
vaccinatrice vaccinateur vaccinator
A person or agent that administers vaccines.

vaccine /-saɪn/ /-sɪn/ /vækˈsin/ /ˈvæksiːn/ /ˈvækˌsin/ vaccines n
vaccin entstof
A substance given to stimulate a body's production of antibodies and provide immunity against a disease without causing the disease itself in the treatment, prepared from the agent that causes the disease (or a derivative of it; or a related, also effective, but safer disease), or a synthetic substitute; also, a dose of such a substance.

vacillate /ˈvæ.sə.leɪt/ /ˈvæ.sɪ.leɪt/ v
wankelen
(intransitive) To sway unsteadily from one side to the other; oscillate.
weifelen
(intransitive) To swing indecisively from one course of action or opinion to another.

vacuole /ˈvækjʊˌəʊl/ vacuoles n
vacuole
(cytology) A large membrane-bound vesicle in a cell's cytoplasm.

vacuous /ˈvækju.əs/ more vacuous most vacuous adj
nietszeggend
Empty; void; lacking meaningful content.

vacuum /ˈvæ.kjuː.əm/ /ˈvæ.kjuːm/ vacua vacuums n
vacuüm
A region of space that contains no matter.

vacuum /ˈvæ.kjuː.əm/ /ˈvæ.kjuːm/ v
stofzuigen
(transitive) To clean (something) with a vacuum cleaner.
(intransitive) To use a vacuum cleaner.

vacuum cleaner vacuum cleaners n
stofzuiger
A domestic or industrial mobile machine for cleaning floors and similar surfaces that draws dust and other particles into a container (a cyclonic type bin, or a filter bag) by the suction created by an electric motor driving a fan.

vacuum pump vacuum pumps n
vacuümpomp
A piece of equipment used for extraction of gas or vapour from an enclosed space, leaving the container with a partial vacuum.

vacuum tube vacuum tubes n
elektronenbuis radiobuis vacuümbuis
(electronics) A type of electron tube that controls electron current through vacuum between electrodes within a sealed container, usually of glass or metal and often designed to be easily installed in and removed from the equipment in which it is used.

vacuum-clean v
stofzuigen
To clean with a vacuum cleaner.

vacuum-packed adj
vacuüm verpakt

vagabond /ˈvæ.ɡə.bɑnd/ /ˈvæ.ɡə.bɒnd/ vagabonds n
vagebond zwerver
A person on a trip of indeterminate destination and/or length of time.

vagal /ˈveɪɡəl/ more vagal most vagal adj
vagaal
(anatomy) Of or relating to the vagus nerve.

vagary /vəˈɡɛɹi/ /ˈveɪɡəɹi/ vagaries n
wispelturigheid
An erratic, unpredictable occurrence or action.
gril nuk
An impulsive or illogical desire; a caprice or whim.

vagina /vəˈd͡ʒaɪ.nə/ vaginae vaginas vaginæ n
vagina schede
(anatomy) A passage leading from the opening of the vulva to the cervix of the uterus for copulation and childbirth in female mammals.
(zootomy) A similar part in some invertebrates.

vaginal /vəˈd͡ʒʌɪ.nəl/ /ˈvæd͡ʒ.ən.əl/ adj
vaginaal
(relational) Of, relating to, or affecting the vagina.

vaginal fluid vaginal fluids n
vaginale afscheiding witte vloed
(medicine) Any liquid discharge from a vagina.

vaginosis vaginoses n
vaginose
(medicine) Any disease or infection of the vagina.

vagrancy /ˈveɪɡɹənsɪ/ vagrancies n
landloperij
the state of being a vagrant

vagrant /ˈveɪɡɹənt/ vagrants n
zwerfster zwerver
(dated) A person who wanders from place to place; a nomad, a wanderer.
dakloze vagebond zwabber zwerfster zwerver
(specifically) A person without settled employment or habitation who usually supports himself or herself by begging or some dishonest means; a tramp, a vagabond.
dwaalgast
(biology, especially, ornithology) An animal, typically a bird, found outside its species' usual range.

vague /veɪɡ/ /væɡ/ vaguer vaguest adj
vaag
Not clearly expressed; stated in indefinite terms.
Not having a precise meaning.

vaguely /ˈveɪɡli/ more vaguely most vaguely adv
vaag
In a vague manner.

vain /veɪn/ more vain most vain vainer vainest adj
ijdel
Overly proud of oneself, especially concerning appearance; having a high opinion of one's own accomplishments with slight reason.
tevergeefs nutteloos
Effecting no purpose; pointless, futile.

vainglorious /ˌveɪnˈɡlɔː.ɹi.əs/ more vainglorious most vainglorious adj
verwaand
With excessive vanity or unwarranted pride.

vair /veə/ /vɛə/ /vɛɹ/ vairs n
vaar vair
(tincture) An heraldic fur formed by a regular tessellation of bell shapes in two colours, (for example in the image, blue and white).

vale of tears /ˈveɪl əv ˈtɪəz/ /ˈveɪl əv ˈtɪɚz/ vales of tears n
tranendal
(in the singular) The world, a place where difficulties and the sorrows of life are felt, especially (Christianity) as a place to be left behind when one dies and goes to heaven.

valediction /ˌvæl.əˈdɪk.ʃən/ valedictions n
afsluiting
A word or phrase used to end a letter or message.

valedictorian /væl.ə.dɪkˈtoɹ.i.ən/ /væl.ə.dɪkˈtoɹ.i.ɪn/ /væl.əd.ɪkˈtɔɹ.ɪən/ valedictorians n
klas eerste
(US, Canada, properly) The individual in a graduating class who delivers the farewell or valedictory address, often the person who graduates with the highest grades.
(US, Canada, colloquial) The individual in a graduating class who graduates with the highest grades.

valence /ˈveɪl(ə)ns/ /ˈveɪləns/ valences n
valentie
The combining capacity of an atom, functional group, or radical determined by the number of atoms of hydrogen with which it will unite, or the number of electrons that it will gain, lose, or share when it combines with other atoms, etc. [from 1884]
(countable, linguistics) The number of arguments that a verb can have, including its subject, ranging from zero to three or, less commonly, four.

valence electron valence electrons n
valentie-elektron
(chemistry) any of the electrons in the outermost shell of an atom (the valence shell); capable of forming bonds with other atoms

valet /væˈleɪ/ /ˈvæleɪ/ /ˈvælɪt/ valets n
gezelschapsdame
A female chaperone who accompanies a man, and is usually not married to him.

valiant /ˈva.lɪ.ənt/ /ˈvæ.ljənt/ more valiant most valiant adj
dapper moedig heldhaftig stout
Possessing or showing courage or determination; brave, heroic.

valid /ˈvælɪd/ more valid most valid adj
geldig
Acceptable, proper or correct; in accordance with the rules.

validate /ˈvæl.ə.deɪt/ /ˈvæl.ɪ.deɪt/ v
valideren
(transitive) To render valid.
(transitive) To check or prove the validity of; verify.

validation /ˌvæl.əˈdeɪ.ʃən/ validations n
validering
The act of validating something.

validity /vəˈlɪd.ə.ti/ /vəˈlɪd.ɪ.ti/ [vəˈlɪd.ə.ɾi] [vəˈlɪɾ.ə.ti] [vəˈlɪɾ.ɪ.ti] [vəˈlɪɾ.ɪ.ɾi] validities n
geldigheid
The state of being valid, authentic or genuine.
(Christianity, theology) The genuinity, as distinguished from the efficacity or the regularity, of a sacrament as a result of some formal dispositions being fulfilled.

valkyrie /ˈvælˌkɚ.i/ /ˈvælˌkɪ.ɹi/ /ˈvɑl-/ valkyries n
walkure
(Norse mythology) Any of the female attendants of Odin, figures said to guide fallen warriors from the battlefield to Valhalla.

valley /ˈvæli/ valleys vallies n
dal vallei
An elongated depression cast between hills or mountains, often garnished with a river flowing through it.

valour /ˈvælə/ /ˈvælɚ/ valours n
heldhaftigheid
Strength of mind in regard to danger; the quality which enables a person to encounter danger with firmness

valuable /ˈvælju(ə)bl̩/ /ˈvæljəbl̩/ more valuable most valuable adj
waardevol
Having a great value.

value /ˈvæl.juː/ values n
waarde
The quality (positive or negative) that renders something desirable or valuable.
The amount (of money or goods or services) that is considered to be a fair equivalent for something else.
(mathematics, physics) Any definite numerical quantity or other mathematical object, determined by being measured, computed, or otherwise defined.
belang waarde
(uncountable) The degree of importance given to something.

value added tax value added taxes n
omzetbelasting belasting op de toegevoegde waarde
(taxation) A tax levied on the added value that results from the exchange of goods and services

value judgment value judgments n
waardeoordeel
(philosophy) A judgment of the rightness or wrongness of something, based on a particular set of values or on a particular value system.

value proposition value propositions n
waardepropositie
(business, management) The benefit (such as profit or convenience) offered by an organisation's product or service.

valve /ˈvælv/ valves n
ventiel klep
A device that controls the flow of a gas or fluid through a pipe.
klep ventiel
A device that admits fuel and air into the cylinder of an internal combustion engine, or one that allows combustion gases to exit.

vampire /ˈvæm.paɪ.ə(ɹ)/ vampires n
vampier
A mythological undead creature said to feed on the blood of the living. [from 1732]
A blood-sucking bat; vampire bat (Desmodus rotundus) [from later 18th c.]

vampiress vampiresses n
vampirella
A female vampire.

van /væn/ vans n
bestelwagen busje
A covered motor vehicle used to carry goods or (normally less than ten) persons, usually roughly cuboid in shape, longer and higher than a car but relatively smaller than a truck/lorry or a bus.
rijtuig wagon
(British) An enclosed railway vehicle for transport of goods, such as a boxcar/box van.

van Beuren van Beurens pn
van Beuren

van der Waals force van der Waals forces n
van der Waalskracht
(chemistry, often, in the plural) The relatively weak attraction between neutral atoms and molecules arising from polarization induced in each particle by the presence of other particles.

vanadinite vanadinites n
vanadiniet
(mineral) A reddish mineral, a mixed chloride and vanadate of lead with the chemical formula Pb5(VO4)3Cl, that is commercial source of vanadium.

vanadium /vəˈneɪdi.əm/ vanadiums n
vanadium
A chemical element (symbol V) with atomic number 23; it is a transition metal, used in the production of special steels.

vandal /ˈvændəl/ vandals n
vandaal
A person who needlessly destroys, defaces, or damages things, especially other people's property.

vandalism /ˈvændəlɪzm̩/ vandalisms n
vandalisme
Willful damage to or destruction of any property, such as graffiti or defacement.

vanguard /ˈvanˌɡɑːd/ /ˈvænˌɡɑɹd/ /ˈvɛnˌɡɐːd/ vanguards n
voorhoede
(military) The leading units at the front of an army or fleet.
(by extension) The person(s) at the forefront of any group or movement.

vanilla /vəˈnɛlə/ /vəˈnɪlə/ more vanilla most vanilla adj
vanille-
(of flavor, etc.) Of vanilla.

vanilla /vəˈnɛlə/ /vəˈnɪlə/ vanillas n
vanille
(countable) Any tropical, climbing orchid of the genus Vanilla (especially Vanilla planifolia), bearing podlike fruit yielding an extract used in flavoring food or in perfumes.
(countable) The fruit or bean of the vanilla plant.
(uncountable) The extract of the fruit of the vanilla plant.
(uncountable) The distinctive fragrant flavour/flavor characteristic of vanilla extract.
(uncountable) Any artificially produced homologue of vanilla extract, principally vanillin produced from lignin from the paper industry or from petrochemicals.

vanish /ˈvænɪʃ/ v
verdwijnen
To become invisible or to move out of view unnoticed.

vanity /ˈvænəti/ /ˈvænɪti/ [-ɾi] vanities n
ijdelheid
Excessive pride in or admiration of one's own abilities, appearance, achievements, or possessions.

vanquish /ˈvæŋkwɪʃ/ v
overwinnen, verslaan
(transitive) To defeat (someone); to overcome.

vantage /ˈvæntɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈvɑːntɪd͡ʒ/ vantages n
voordeel
(archaic) An advantage.
bevoorrechte positie
A place or position affording a good view; a vantage point.

vape /veɪp/ v
dampen vapen
(intransitive) To inhale the vapor produced by a non-combustible cigarette, most commonly an electronic cigarette.

vaper vapers n
damper vaper
A user of electronic cigarettes

vapor /ˈveɪpə/ /ˈveɪpɚ/ vapors n
damp
The gaseous state of a substance that is normally a solid or liquid.

vaporization vaporizations n
verdamping
A conversion of a solid or a liquid into a gas.

variable /ˈvæɹ.i.ə.bl̩/ /ˈvɛə.ɹi.ə.bl̩/ /ˈvɛɹ.i.ə.bl̩/ more variable most variable adj
variabel veranderlijk regelbaar
Able to vary or be varied.
onbestendig schommelend variabel veranderlijk wisselend
Likely to vary.
variabel veranderlijk onbestendig schommelend wisselend
Marked by diversity or difference.
variabel veranderlijk
(mathematics) Having no fixed quantitative value.

variable /ˈvæɹ.i.ə.bl̩/ /ˈvɛə.ɹi.ə.bl̩/ /ˈvɛɹ.i.ə.bl̩/ variables n
variabele veranderlijke
Something that is variable.
(mathematics) A quantity that may assume any one of a set of values.
variabele variabele waarde veranderlijke
Something whose value may be dictated or discovered.
variabel veranderlijk
(mathematics) A symbol representing a variable.
variabele
(programming) A named memory location in which a program can store intermediate results and from which it can read them.

variable antshrike variable antshrikes n
grijskap-mierklauwier
A passerine bird of the antbird family, in species Thamnophilus caerulescens.

variable star variable stars n
variabele ster veranderlijke ster
(star) Any star whose brightness varies.

variance /ˈveː.ɹi.əns/ /ˈvæɹ.i.əns/ /ˈvɛɹ.i.əns/ /ˈvɛː.ɹi.əns/ variances n
afwijkend
The act of varying or the state of being variable.
onverwacht
A difference between what is expected and what is observed; deviation.
contradictorisch
The state of differing or being in conflict.
tegenspraak
(law) A discrepancy between two legal documents.
variantie
(statistics) The second central moment in probability.

variant /ˈvæɹi.ənt/ /ˈvɛəɹi.ənt/ more variant most variant adj
gevariëerd verscheiden
Showing variety, diverse.
afwijkend
Showing deviation or disagreement.

variant /ˈvæɹi.ənt/ /ˈvɛəɹi.ənt/ variants n
variant
Something that is slightly different from a type or norm.
(genetics) A different sequence of a gene (locus).

variation /ˌvæɹiˈeɪʃn̩/ /ˌvɛəɹiˈeɪʃn̩/ /ˌvɛəɹɪˈeɪʃn̩/ /ˌvɛɹiˈeɪʃn̩/ variations n
variatie afwisseling verandering
The act of varying; a partial change in the form, position, state, or qualities of a thing.
variant
A related but distinct thing.
(board games) A line of play that differs from the original.
variatie
(music) A technique where material is repeated with alterations to the melody, harmony, rhythm, timbre, texture, counterpoint or orchestration; but with some invariant characteristic, e.g. a ground bass.

varicose /ˈvɛɹ.ə.koʊs/ more varicose most varicose adj
gezwollen
(usually of a vein or set of veins) Abnormally swollen, dilated or knotty.

varicose vein varicose veins n
spatader krampader
(pathology) An abnormally swollen or dilated vein.

varied tit varied tits n
bonte mees
Sittiparus varius, a small bird of the tit family Paridae

variegated /ˈveəɹɪəˌɡeɪtɪd/ /ˈvæɹi.əˌɡeɪtɪd/ more variegated most variegated adj
bont
Streaked, spotted, or otherwise marked with a variety of color.

variety /-ɾi/ /vəˈɹaɪ.ə.ti/ /vəˈɹaɪ.ɪ.ti/ varieties n
variëteit
(linguistics) A specific form of a language, neutral to whether that form is an accent, dialect, register, etc., and to its prestige level; an isolect or lect.
verscheidenheid
(algebraic geometry) Ellipsis of algebraic variety (“the set of solutions of a given system of polynomial equations over the real or complex numbers; any of certain generalisations of such a set that preserves the geometric intuition implicit in the original definition”).

various /ˈvæɹ.i.əs/ /ˈvɛə.ɹi.əs/ /ˈvɛɚ.i.əs/ /ˈvɛɹ.i.əs/ adj
divers uiteenlopend verscheiden
Having a broad range (of different elements).

varlet /ˈvɑːlət/ varlets n
page schildknaap
(historical) Specifically, a youth acting as a knight's attendant at the beginning of his training for knighthood.
boer
(obsolete, card games) The jack.

varnish /ˈvɑː(ɹ)nɪʃ/ varnishes n
lak vernis

varnish /ˈvɑː(ɹ)nɪʃ/ v
lakken vernissen

vary /ˈvæɹi/ /ˈvɛəɹi/ /ˈvɛɹi/ v
variëren
(intransitive) Not to remain constant: to change with time or a similar parameter.
(transitive) To make of different kinds; to make different from one another; to diversity; to variegate.

vas deferens vasa deferentia n
zaadleider
(anatomy) The duct in the testicle that carries semen from the epididymis to the ejaculatory duct.

vase /veɪs/ /veɪz/ /væes/ /vɐːz/ /vɑz/ /vɑːz/ /vɔz/ /vɔːz/ vases n
vaas
An upright open container used mainly for displaying fresh, dried, or artificial flowers.

vasectomy /vəˈsɛktəmi/ vasectomies n
vasectomie
(surgery) The surgical incision of all or part of the vas deferens as a means of male sterilization.

vasoconstriction vasoconstrictions n
vasoconstrictie
(physiology) Constriction or narrowing of a blood vessel.

vasodilation vasodilations n
vaatverwijding vasodilatatie
Dilation or widening of the blood vessels.

vassal /ˈvæsəl/ vassals n
vazal
(historical, law) The grantee of a fief, a subordinate granted use of a superior's land and its income in exchange for vows of fidelity and homage and (typically) military service.

vast /væst/ /vɑːst/ more vast most vast vaster vastest adj
enorm
Very large or wide (literally or figuratively).

vaudeville /ˈvoʊd.vɪl/ /ˈvɔ.də.vɪl/ /ˈvɔd.vɪl/ /ˈvɔː.də.vɪl/ vaudevilles n
vaudeville
(historical, uncountable) A style of multi-act theatrical entertainment which originated from France and flourished in Europe and North America from the 1880s through the 1920s.

vault /vɑlt/ /vɒlt/ /vɔlt/ /vɔːlt/ vaults n
gewelf kluis kluizenkamer welving
An arched masonry structure supporting and forming a ceiling, whether freestanding or forming part of a larger building.
polsstoksprong sprong met stok en handensteun
An act of vaulting, formerly (chiefly) by deer; a leap or jump.
welving gewelf
(figuratively) Anything resembling such a downward-facing concave structure, particularly the sky and caves.
kelder wijnkelder
Any cellar or underground storeroom.
kluis kluizenkamer
The secure room or rooms in or below a bank used to store currency and other valuables; similar rooms in other settings.

vaulting vaultings n
voltige
The sport of gymnastics and dance routines performed on horseback, and on the longe line.

vaulting box vaulting boxes n
kast plint
(gymnastics) A layered wooden box that is padded with leather, used in gymnastics.

vaulting horse vaulting horses n
bok
(gymnastics) An apparatus with an upholstered body but no pommels; since about 2000 replaced with vault, also called vaulting table.

veal /viːl/ veals n
kalfsvlees
The flesh of a calf (i.e. a young bovine) used for food.

vector /ˈvɛktə/ /ˈvɛktɚ/ vectors n
vector
(mathematics) A directed quantity, one with both magnitude and direction; the signed difference between two points.
koers
(aviation) A chosen course or direction for motion, as of an aircraft.

vector field vector fields n
vectorveld
(mathematics) a function mapping a subset of \mathbb{R}^n into a subset of \mathbb{R}^n

vector product vector products n
kruisproduct
(linear algebra) a vector with the size given by the product of two vectors computed as the product of the magnitudes of the vectors and the sine of the angle between their directions, and directed perpendicular to the given two vectors, with positive orientation.

vector space vector spaces n
vectorruimte
(algebra, geometry, topology) A set of elements called vectors, together with some field and operations called addition (mapping two vectors to a vector) and scalar multiplication (mapping a vector and an element in the field to a vector), satisfying a list of constraints.

vee /ˈviː/ vees n
vee
The name of the Latin-script letter V.

veery /ˈvɪəɹi/ veeries n
veery
An American thrush (Catharus fuscescens) common in the Northern United States and Canada.

vegan /ˈveɪɡən/ /ˈviːɡən/ /ˈvɛd͡ʒən/ adj
veganistisch vegan
Relating to vegans or veganism. [from 1944]

vegan /ˈveɪɡən/ /ˈviːɡən/ /ˈvɛd͡ʒən/ vegans n
veganist veganiste
A person committed to avoiding products and practices that inherently involve animal use, including all foods containing animal products, and to abstaining from direct and intentional harm to animals as far as possible; an adherent to veganism.

veganarchism n
veganarchisme
(politics, economics) A philosophy combining anarchism and veganism, advocating animal rights through the abolition of the state.

veganism veganisms n
veganisme

vegetable /ˈvɛd͡ʒ.tə.bəl/ /ˈvɛd͡ʒ.ə.tə.bəl/ /ˈvɛt͡ʃ.tə.bəl/ [ˈvɛd͡ʒ.tə.bl̩] adj
plantaardig planten-
Of or relating to plants.
groente-
Of or relating to vegetables.

vegetable /ˈvɛd͡ʒ.tə.bəl/ /ˈvɛd͡ʒ.ə.tə.bəl/ /ˈvɛt͡ʃ.tə.bəl/ [ˈvɛd͡ʒ.tə.bl̩] vegetables n
gewas plant
Any plant.
groente gewas
A plant raised for some edible part of it, such as the leaves, roots, fruit or flowers, but excluding any plant considered to be a fruit, grain, herb, or spice in the culinary sense.
The edible part of such a plant.
plant groente
(figuratively, derogatory) A person whose brain (or, infrequently, whose body) has been damaged to the point that they cannot interact with the surrounding environment; a person in a persistent vegetative state.

vegetable garden vegetable gardens n
groentetuin moestuin
A garden where vegetables and herbs are grown for personal or household use, sometimes inclusive of cold frames, greenhouses, and market gardens. (This entry is a translation hub.)

vegetable lamb /ˌvɛdʒtəbəl ˈlam/ /ˌvɛdʒtəbəl ˈlæm/ /ˌvɛdʒətəbəl ˈlæm/ /ˌvɛtʃ-/ vegetable lambs n
barometz plantaardige lam van Tartarije
(mythological creature) A legendary plant believed to grow sheep from its branches.

vegetable oil vegetable oils n
plantaardige olie plantenolie
Any oil produced from plants, such as olive oil and corn oil, mostly used for cooking.

vegetable soup vegetable soups n
groentesoep
(culinary) A soup made from a variety of vegetables

vegetal /ˈvɛd͡ʒɨtl̩/ /ˈvɛd͡ʒɪ̈tl̩/ more vegetal most vegetal adj
plantaardig vegetaal
Pertaining to vegetables or plants. [from 16th c.]

vegetarian /vɛ.d͡ʒɪˈtɛ.ɹi.ən/ /vɛ.d͡ʒɪˈtɛə.ɹi.ən/ /ˌvɛ.d͡ʒɪˈtɛə.ɹɪ.ən/ more vegetarian most vegetarian adj
vegetarisch
Of or relating to the type of diet eaten by vegetarians (in all senses). [from 1849]

vegetarian /vɛ.d͡ʒɪˈtɛ.ɹi.ən/ /vɛ.d͡ʒɪˈtɛə.ɹi.ən/ /ˌvɛ.d͡ʒɪˈtɛə.ɹɪ.ən/ vegetarians n
vegetariër
A person who does not eat animal flesh, or, in some cases, use any animal products. [from 1839]
herbivoor
An animal that eats only plants; a herbivore.

vegetarianism /vɛd͡ʒɪˈtɛəɹi.ənɪzəm/ /vɛd͡ʒɪˈtɛɹi.ənɪzəm/ vegetarianisms n
vegetarisme
The practice of following a vegetarian diet.

vegetation /ˌvɛd͡ʒəˈteɪʃən/ vegetations n
begroeiing vegetatie
(uncountable) Plants, taken collectively.

vehement /ˈviː.hə.mənt/ /ˈviː.ə.mənt/ /ˈvɪə.mənt/ more vehement most vehement adj
fel hartstochtelijk heftig
Showing strong feelings; passionate; forceful or intense.

vehicle /ˈvi.ə.kəl/ /ˈviˌ(h)ɪ.kəl/ /ˈviː.ɪ.kəl/ /ˈvɛ.hɪ.kəl/ /ˈvɪə.kəl/ /ˈvɪː(ə).kəl/ vehicles n
voertuig vervoersmiddel
A conveyance; a spacious device for carrying or transporting substances, objects, people or animals.
voertuig
A medium for expression of talent or views.

veil /veɪl/ veils n
sluier
A covering for a person or thing; as, a caul (especially over the head)

vein /veɪn/ veins n
ader
(anatomy) A blood vessel that transports blood from the capillaries back to the heart.
nerf
(botany) In leaves, a thickened portion of the leaf containing the vascular bundle.
(figurative) A topic of discussion; a train of association, thoughts, emotions, etc.

velar /ˈveɪlə/ /ˈveɪlɚ/ /ˈviːlə/ /ˈviːlɚ/ velars n
velaar
(phonetics) A sound articulated at the soft palate.

veld /fɛlt/ /vɛld/ /vɛlt/ velds n
veld grasland
(chiefly, South Africa) The open grassland or pastureland of South Africa and neighbouring countries.

velociraptor velociraptors n
velociraptor
A small agile dinosaur, of the genus Velociraptor, having sickle-shaped claws. It is also thought to have had a feathered coat. Fossils have been found in Late Cretaceous deposits Mongolia and China (around 75-71 mya).
(film) Also Deinonychus

velocity /vəˈlɑsəti/ /vəˈlɒsəti/ velocities n
snelheid
(physics) A vector quantity that denotes the rate of change of position with respect to time, combining speed with a directional component.
Rapidity of motion.
The rate of occurrence.

velodrome /ˈvɛl.ə.dɹəʊm/ velodromes n
velodroom wielerbaan
An indoor arena, having an oval banked track for bicycle racing.

velvet /ˈvɛlvɪt/ velvets n
fluweel
A closely woven fabric (originally of silk, now also of cotton or man-made fibres) with a thick short pile on one side.

velvet scoter velvet scoters n
grote zee-eend
An arctic sea duck, Melanitta fusca.

velvet spider velvet spiders n
koepelspin
any spider, of the family Eresidae, that build unkempt webs

velvetleaf velvetleafs n
fluweelblad
A tall Asian herb, of species Abutilon theophrasti, that has velvety heart-shaped leaves and yellow flowers.

vena cava /ˌviːnə ˈkeɪvə/ vena cavas venae cavae n
holle ader vena cava
(anatomy) Either of the two large veins that take oxygen depleted blood, from the upper body and from the lower body, and return it to the right atrium of the heart.

venal /ˈviːnəl/ more venal most venal adj
omkoopbaar
Capable of being bought (of a person); willing to take bribes.

vendace /ˈvɛndɪs/ vendace vendaces n
kleine marene
Either of two types of whitefish, Coregonus albula and Coregonus vandesius.

vendetta /vænˈdɛtə/ /vɛnˈdɛtə/ [vənˈdɛɾə] [vɛnˈdɛɾə] vendettas vendette n
bloedwraak vendetta vete
A bitter, destructive feud, normally between two families, clans, or factions, in which each injury or slaying is revenged: a blood feud.

vending machine vending machines n
verkoopautomaat automaat
An automatic machine that dispenses merchandise (often food or beverages) in return for payment (originally coins; now also often paper money, credit cards, and wirelessly via digital payment apps).

vendor /ˈvɛn.də/ /ˈvɛn.dɚ/ vendors n
leverancier
A person or a company that vends or sells.

veneer /vəˈnɪə(ɹ)/ /vəˈnɪɹ/ veneers n
fineer
A thin decorative covering of fine material (usually wood) applied to coarser wood or other material.

venerate /ˈvɛnəɹeɪt/ v
eerbiedigen
(transitive) To treat with great respect and deference.
vereren
(transitive) To revere or hold in awe.

venereal /vəˈnɪ.ɹi.əl/ /vəˈnɪə.ɹɪ.əl/ /vɪ-/ adj
venerisch
Of a disease: sexually transmitted; of or relating to, or adapted to the cure of, a venereal disease.

venereal disease venereal diseases n
geslachtsziekte
(disease) Any of several contagious diseases, such as syphilis and gonorrhea, contracted through sexual intercourse.

venereologist venereologists n
veneroloog
One who works in venereology.

vengeance /ˈvɛnˌd͡ʒəns/ vengeances n
wraak vendetta vergelding
Revenge taken for an insult, injury, or other wrong.

vengeful /ˈvɛnʒ.fəl/ more vengeful most vengeful adj
wraakzuchtig
Vindictive or wanting vengeance.

venom /ˈvɛnəm/ venoms n
gif venijn
An animal toxin intended for defensive or offensive use; a biological poison delivered by bite, sting, etc., to protect an animal or to kill its prey.

venomous /ˈvɛnəməs/ more venomous most venomous adj
giftig
venijnig
Of an animal (specifically a snake) or parts of its body: producing venom which is usually injected into an enemy or prey by biting or stinging; hence, of a bite or sting: injecting venom.

vent /vɛnt/ v
ventileren
(transitive, intransitive) To express a strong emotion.

vent one's spleen v
zijn/haar hart luchten
To openly express pent-up anger, often on an unrelated matter or person.

ventilate /ˈvɛntɪleɪt/ v
verluchten
To replace stale or noxious air with fresh.
To circulate air through a building, etc.

ventilator /ˈvɛntɪleɪtə/ ventilators n
ventilator
A device that circulates fresh air and expels stale or noxious air.
beademingsapparaat
(medicine) A machine that moves breathable air into and out of the lungs of a patient who is unable to breathe sufficiently.

ventricle /ˈvɛn.tɹɪk.əl/ ventricles n
ventrikel hartkamer
One of two lower chambers of the heart.

ventriloquism ventriloquisms n
buikspreken ventriloquisme
The art of projecting one's voice without moving the lips so that it appears to come from another source, such as a dummy.

ventriloquist /vɛnˈtɹɪl.ə.kwɪst/ ventriloquists n
buikspreker
A person, especially an entertainer, who practices ventriloquism.

venture /ˈvɛn.t͡ʃə/ /ˈvɛn.t͡ʃɚ/ v
riskeren wagen
(transitive) To confide in; to rely on; to trust.

venture capital n
durfkapitaal
(business) Money invested in an innovative enterprise in which both the potential for profit and the risk of loss are considerable.

verb /vɜːb/ /vɝb/ verbs n
werkwoord
(grammar) A word that indicates an action, event, or state of being.

verb of motion verbs of motion n
bewegingswerkwoord

verbal /ˈvɜː.bəl/ /ˈvɝ.bəl/ [ˈvɜː.bɫ̩] [ˈvɜ˞.bɫ̩] adj
verbaal
Of or relating to words.
mondeling letterlijk
Expressly spoken rather than written; oral.
werkwoordelijk
(grammar) Derived from, or having the nature of a verb.

verbal noun verbal nouns n
verbaalnomen verbaalsubstantief
(grammar) A noun that is morphologically related to a verb and similar to it in meaning; in English, it contrasts with the gerund and the deverbal noun.

verbatim /vɜːˈbeɪ.tɪm/ /vɝˈbeɪ.tɪm/ adv
letterlijk woord voor woord
Word for word; in exactly the same words as were used originally.

verbena /vɜːˈbiːnə/ /vɝˈbinə/ verbenas n
ijzerhard ijzerkruid
Verbena, a genus of herbaceous plants of which several species are extensively cultivated for the great beauty of their flowers; vervain.

verbiage /ˈvɜː(ɹ).bi.ɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈvɝ.bi.ɪd͡ʒ/ verbiages n
woordenvloed
Overabundance of words.

verbose /vəˈbəʊs/ /vɚˈboʊs/ more verbose most verbose adj
verbeus
Containing or using more words than necessary; long-winded, wordy. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

verbosity /vəˈbɒsəti/ /vɚˈbɑsəti/ verbosities n
breedsprakigheid
(rhetoric) The excess use of words, especially using more than are needed for clarity or precision.

verdant /ˈvɝ.dənt/ more verdant most verdant adj
groen
Green in colour.
weelderig
Abundant in verdure; lush with vegetation.
fris vers
Fresh.
onervaren
Inexperienced.

verdict /ˈvɜɹ.dɪt/ /ˈvɜː.dɪkt/ /ˈvɝ.dɪkt/ verdicts n
uitspraak oordeel
(legal) A decision on an issue of fact in a civil or criminal case or an inquest.
oordeel
An opinion or judgement.

verdigris /ˈvɝ.də.ɡɹis/ /ˈvɝ.də.ɡɹɪs/ verdigrises n
groenspaan
A blue-green patina or rust that forms on copper-containing metals.

verge /vɜːd͡ʒ/ /vɝd͡ʒ/ verges n
roede staf
A rod or staff of office, e.g. of a verger.

verge /vɜːd͡ʒ/ /vɝd͡ʒ/ v
grenzen aan
(intransitive) To be or come very close; to border; to approach.

verification verifications n
bewijs verificatie
(mathematics) The operation of testing the equation of a problem, to see whether it truly expresses the conditions of the problem.

verisimilitude /vɛɹɪsɪˈmɪlɪtjuːd/ verisimilitudes n
gelijkenis met de werkelijkheid schijnwaarheid
waarachtigheid waarschijnlijkheid
The property of seeming true, of resembling reality; resemblance to reality.

verlan /vɛə(ɹ)ˈlɑːn/ n
verlan
A type of backslang used in French, in which the order of the syllables or sounds of words is changed.

vermicelli vermicellis n
vermicelli mihoen
Long, slender pasta, similar to spaghetti, only thinner.

vermicide vermicides n
wormendodend middel
Any substance used to kill worms, especially parasitic intestinal worms

vermiform appendix vermiform appendices vermiform appendixes n
blindedarm wormvormig aanhangsel
(anatomy) An organ consisting of a blind tube projecting from the caecum. Of disputed function (if any), it is known for sometimes causing inflammation (appendicitis) in humans.

vermilion /vəˈmɪl.jən/ /vɚˈmɪl.jən/ more vermilion most vermilion adj
vermiljoen
Having a brilliant red colour.
Having the color of the vermilion dye.

vermilion /vəˈmɪl.jən/ /vɚˈmɪl.jən/ vermilions n
vermiljoen
A vivid red synthetic pigment made of mercury sulfide, cinnabar.
A bright orange-red colour.
(obsolete) The cochineal dye made from this insect.

vermin /ˈvɜːmɪn/ /ˈvɝmɪn/ vermin vermins n
ongedierte
Any of various common types of small insects or animals which cause harm and annoyance. [from c. 1300]

vermouth /vəˈmuːθ/ /vɚˈmuθ/ /ˈvɜːməθ/ vermouths n
vermout
A dry, or sweet apéritif wine flavored with aromatic herbs, and often used in mixed drinks.

vernacular /vəˈnækjələ/ /vəˈnækjʊlə/ /vɚˈnækjəlɚ/ vernaculars n
ambtstaal landstaal volkstaal
The language of a people or a national language.
omgangstaal spreektaal volksmond volkstaal
Everyday speech or dialect, including colloquialisms, as opposed to standard, literary, liturgical, or scientific idiom.
dialect
Language unique to a particular group of people.
stamtaal volkstaal
Indigenous spoken language, as distinct from a literary or liturgical language such as Ecclesiastical Latin.

vernal /ˈvɜːn(ə)l/ /ˈvɝnəl/ more vernal most vernal adj
lente- voorjaars-
Pertaining to or occurring in spring. [from mid 16th c.]

vernier caliper vernier calipers n
schuifmaat
A type of sliding calipers for measuring the external or internal dimensions of objects, using the vernier scale for improved precision.

versatile /ˈvɜː.səˌtaɪl/ /ˈvɝ.sə.təl/ /ˈvɝ.səˌtaɪl/ [ˈvɜː.səˌtaɪɫ] more versatile most versatile adj
veelzijdig pluriform
Capable of doing many things competently.
veelzijdig handig multiverseel
Having varied uses or many functions.
capricieus grillig onstabiel veranderlijk versatiel wispelturig
Changeable or inconstant.
wendbaar
(biology) Capable of moving freely in all directions.

versatility /ˌvəɹsəˈtɪlɪti/ versatilities n
veelzijdigheid
The property of being versatile or having many different abilities; flexibility.

verse /ˈvɜːs/ /ˈvɝs/ verses n
vers
A poetic form with regular meter and a fixed rhyme scheme.
A small section of a holy book (Bible, Quran etc.)
couplet
One of several similar units of a song, consisting of several lines, generally rhymed.

version /ˈvɜːʃən/ /ˈvɜːʒən/ /ˈvɝʒən/ versions n
versie
A specific form or variation of something.
An account or description from a particular point of view, especially as contrasted with another account.
(computing) A particular revision (of software, firmware, CPU, etc.).

verst /vɜːst/ /vɝst/ versts n
werst
A Russian unit of length, equivalent to about 1.07 kilometres or about 2⁄3 of a mile.

versus /ˈvɜːsəs/ /ˈvɜːsɪz/ /ˈvɝs/ /ˈvɝsəs/ /ˈvɝsəz/ preposition
tegen
Against; in opposition to.

vert /vɜːt/ /vɝt/ more vert most vert adj
groen
(tincture) In blazon, of the colour green.

vert /vɜːt/ /vɝt/ verts n
sinopel
(tincture) A green colour, now only in heraldry; represented in engraving by diagonal parallel lines 45 degrees counter-clockwise.

vertebra /ˈvɜː.tɪb.ɹə/ /ˈvɝ.təb.ɹə/ /ˈvɝ.təˌbɹeɪ/ vertebrae vertebras vertebræ n
wervel ruggengraatswervel rugwervel
(skeleton) Any of the bony or cartilaginous segments which make up the backbone, consisting in some lower vertebrates of several distinct elements which never become united, and in higher vertebrates having a short more or less cylindrical body whose ends articulate by pads of elastic or cartilaginous tissue with those of adjacent vertebrae and a bony arch that encloses the spinal cord.

vertebral column vertebral columns n
wervelkolom
(skeleton) The series of vertebrae that protect the spinal cord; the spinal column.

vertebrate /ˈvɛɹ.tɪ.bɹeɪt/ adj
gewerveld
Having a backbone.

vertebrate /ˈvɛɹ.tɪ.bɹeɪt/ vertebrates n
gewervelde vertebraat werveldier
An animal having a backbone.

vertex /ˈvɜː.tɛks/ /ˈvɝˌtɛks/ vertexes vertices n
toppunt
The highest point, top or apex of something.
hoek
(geometry) An angular point of a polygon, polyhedron or higher order polytope.
knoop knooppunt
(graph theory) One of the elements of a graph joined or not by edges to other vertices.

vertical /ˈvɜː.tɪ.kəl/ /ˈvɝ.ɾə.kəl/ /ˈvɝ.ɾɪ.kəl/ more vertical most vertical adj
verticaal
Standing, pointing, or moving straight up or down; parallel to the local direction of gravity; along the direction of a plumb line; perpendicular to something horizontal.

vertigo /ˈvɜːtɪɡəʊ/ /ˈvɝtɪɡoʊ/ vertigoes vertigos n
duizeligheid
A sensation of whirling and loss of balance, caused by looking down from a great height or by disease affecting the inner ear.

verve /vɜːv/ /vɝv/ n
schwung
Enthusiasm, rapture, spirit, or vigour, especially of imagination such as that which animates an artist, musician, or writer, in composing or performing.

very /ˈvɛɹi/ verier veriest adj
dezelfde hetzelfde zelfde
The same; identical.

very /ˈvɛɹi/ adv
heel erg zeer
To a great extent or degree.
echt uiterst
Conforming to fact, reality or rule; true.

vesper sparrow vesper sparrows n
avondgors
Pooecetes gramineus, a medium-sized American sparrow.

vessel /ˈvɛs.l̩/ /ˈvɛs.əl/ vessels n
vaartuig
A craft designed for transportation through air or space. [From 1915]
vat hulsel
A person as a container of qualities or feelings. [From 1382]
vat
(biology) A tube or canal that carries fluid in an animal or plant. [From 1398]

vest /vɛst/ vests n
vest
(North America) A sleeveless garment that buttons down the front, worn over a shirt, and often as part of a suit; a waistcoat.

vestal virgin vestal virgins n
vestaalse maagd
(literally) A virgin dedicated to the service of the goddess Vesta.

vestibule /ˈvɛ.stəˌbjul/ /ˈvɛ.stɪ.bjuːl/ vestibules n
vestibule
(architecture) A small entrance hall, antechamber, passage, or room between the outer door and the main hall, lobby, or interior of a building. [from the 17th c.]

vestige /ˈvɛs.tɪd͡ʒ/ vestiges n
overblijfsel
spoor teken
A mark left on the earth by a foot.

vestigial /vɛˈstɪd͡ʒəl/ /vɛˈstɪd͡ʒɪəl/ adj
overblijven
Of or pertaining to a vestige or remnant; like a trace from the past.
onderontwikkeld
Not fully developed in mature animals.

vestry /ˈvɛstɹi/ vestries n
sacristie
A room in a church where the clergy put on their vestments and where these are stored; also used for meetings and classes; a sacristy.

vet /vɛt/ vets n
veteraan
(colloquial, US) A veteran (a former soldier or other member of armed forces).

vet /vɛt/ v
checken controleren nagaan
To thoroughly check or investigate particularly with regard to providing formal approval.

vetch /vɛt͡ʃ/ vetches n
wikke
Any of several leguminous plants, of the genus Vicia, often grown as green manure and for their edible seeds.

veteran /ˈvɛ.tə.ɹən/ /ˈvɛ.tɹən/ [ˈvɛ.t̬ə.ɹən] [ˈvɛ.ɾə.ɹən] adj
ervaren
Having had long experience, practice, or service.
veteraan
Of or relating to former members of the military armed forces, especially those who served during wartime.

veteran /ˈvɛ.tə.ɹən/ /ˈvɛ.tɹən/ [ˈvɛ.t̬ə.ɹən] [ˈvɛ.ɾə.ɹən] veterans n
veteraan oudgediende
A person with long experience of a particular activity.
veteraan oud-strijder
A person who has served in the armed forces, especially an old soldier who has seen long service; also called a war veteran to distinguish from veterans who weren't in armed conflict.

veterinarian /ˌvɛt(ə)ɹə.ˈnɛɹ.i.ən/ /ˌvɛtʃ.ɹɪn.ˈɛɹ.i.ən/ /ˌvɛʔ.n̩.ˈɛɹ.i.ən/ veterinarians n
dierenarts veearts veterinair
(now, US) A medical doctor who treats animals.

veterinary /-nɛɹ.i/ /ˈvɛ.tɪ.nɛɹ.i/ /ˈvɛ.tɪn.ɹi/ /ˈvɛt.ə.ɹɪ.nɛɹ.i/ /ˈvɛt.ɹɪ.nɛɹ.i/ /ˈvɛt.ɹɪn.ɹi/ more veterinary most veterinary adj
veterinair
Of or relating to the medical or surgical treatment of animals, especially domestic and farm animals.

veterinary medicine n
diergeneeskunde
The branch of medicine that deals with the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases and injuries of animals, especially domestic and farm animals.

vetero-testamentary /ˌvɛtəɹoʊˌtɛstəˈmɛntəɹi/ /ˌvɛtəɹəʊˌtɛstəˈmɛntəɹi/ /ˌvɛtɹəʊˌtɛstəˈmɛntɹi/ [ˌvɛɾəɹoʊˌtɛstəˈmɛnɾəɹi] adj
oudtestamentisch
Of or pertaining to the Old Testament of the Bible. [from mid 20th c.]

veto /ˈviːtoʊ/ /ˈviːtəʊ/ [ˈviːtʰoʊ] [ˈviːɾoʊ] vetoes vetos n
veto
A political right to disapprove of (and thereby stop) the process of a decision, a law etc.
An invocation of that right.

vex /vɛks/ v
kwellen ergeren
(transitive) To cause (mental) suffering to; to distress.

vexation /vɛkˈseɪʃən/ vexations n
ergernis
The act of annoying, vexing, or irritating.

vexatious more vexatious most vexatious adj
vexatoir
Causing vexation or annoyance; teasing; troublesome.
ergerlijk
(archaic) Full of trouble or disquiet

vexillologist /vɛksɪˈlɒləd͡ʒɪst/ vexillologists n
vexilloloog
One who studies flags.

vexillology /ˌvɛk.səˈlɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌvɛk.sɪˈlɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ n
vexillologie
The study of flags.

via /ˈvaɪə/ /ˈviː.ə/ preposition
via langs
By way of; passing through.
via per
By (means of); using.

viability /ˌvaɪəˈbɪlɪti/ viabilities n
levensvatbaarheid
The property of being viable; the ability to live or to succeed

viable /ˈvaɪəbəl/ more viable most viable adj
levensvatbaar
Able to live on its own (as for a newborn).
uitvoerbaar
Able to be done, possible, practicable, feasible.

viaduct /ˈvaɪəˌdʌkt/ viaducts n
viaduct
(transport) A bridge with several spans that carries road or rail traffic over a valley or other obstacles.

vial /ˈvaɪl/ /ˈvaɪəl/ vials n
fiool
A glass vessel or bottle, especially a small tube-shaped bottle used to store medicine, perfume or other chemicals.

viaticum /vʌɪˈatɪkəm/ viatica viaticums n
viaticum
(especially, Catholicism) The Eucharist, when given to a person who is dying or one in danger of death.

vibe /vaɪb/ vibes n
vibraties
(informal) Vibration. [later 20th c.]
(informal, originally, New Age jargon, often, in the plural) An atmosphere or aura felt to belong to a person, place or thing. [c. 1960s]

vibrant /ˈvaɪbɹənt/ more vibrant most vibrant adj
energiek
Pulsing with energy or activity.
levendig kwiek
Lively and vigorous.

vibraphone /ˈvɑɪ.bɹə.ˌfəʊn/ vibraphones n
vibrafoon
A percussion instrument with a double row of tuned metal bars, each above a tubular resonator containing a motor-driven rotating vane, giving a vibrato effect.

vibrate /vaɪˈbɹeɪt/ /ˈvaɪ.bɹeɪt/ v
trillen vibreren
(intransitive) To shake with small, rapid movements to and fro.

vibrato /vɪˈbɹɑːtoʊ/ vibratos n
vibrato
(music) The musical effect or technique where the pitch or frequency of a note or sound is quickly and repeatedly raised and lowered over a small distance for the duration of that note or sound.

vicar /ˈvɪkɚ/ vicars n
pastoor
In the Church of England, the priest of a parish, receiving a salary or stipend but not tithes.

vicarious /vaɪˈkɛɹi.əs/ /vəˈkɛɹi.əs/ /vɪˈkɛəɹi.əs/ adj
indirect overgedragen
Experienced or gained by taking in another person’s experience rather than through first-hand experience, such as through watching or reading.
plaatsvervangend
On behalf of others.

vicarious embarrassment vicarious embarrassments n
plaatsvervangende schaamte
The uncomfortable sympathetic feeling experienced while watching someone else embarrass themselves.

vicarious liability n
aansprakelijkheid voor andermans daad
(law) The legal responsibility of the superior for the acts of their subordinate.

vice /vaɪs/ vices n
ondeugd verdorvenheid zonde
Bad or immoral behaviour.

vice president vice presidents n
vicepresident vicevoorzitter
A deputy to a president, often empowered to assume the position of president on their death or absence.

vice squad vice squads n
zedenbrigade
(police, criminology) A police section specialized in vice crimes.

vice versa /vaɪs-/ /ˈvaɪsi ˈvɝsə/ /ˈvaɪsə-/ /ˈvaɪsɪ ˈvɜːsə/ adv
vice versa omgekeerd
(generally after or) The same but with the two items mentioned reversed.

viceroy /ˈvaɪsˌɹɔɪ/ viceroys n
onderkoning
One who governs a country, province, or colony as the representative of a monarch.

vicinity /vəˈsɪnəti/ vicinities n
nabijheid
proximity; the state of being near.
buurt omgeving
neighbourhood; nearby region; surrounding area.
schatting
approximate size or amount.

vicious circle vicious circles n
vicieuze cirkel duivelskring
A situation in which the response to one problem creates a chain of problems, each making it more difficult to solve the original one.

vicissitude [vaɪˈsɪs.ɪˌtuːd] [vɪˈsɪs.ɪˌt(j)uːd] vicissitudes n
onbestendigheid
Regular change or succession from one thing to another, or one part of a cycle to the next; alternation; mutual succession; interchange.
wisselvalligheid
(often, in the plural) A change, especially in one's life or fortunes.

victim /ˈvɪktəm/ /ˈvɪktɪm/ victims n
slachtoffer
One who is harmed or killed as a result of other people's biases, emotions or incompetence, or their own.
One who is harmed or killed by a crime or scam.
One who is harmed or killed by an accident or illness.
A living being which is slain and offered as a sacrifice, usually in a religious rite.
slachtoffer gedupeerde
One who is harmed or killed as a result of a natural or man-made disaster or impersonal condition.

victimless adj
slachtofferloos
Without a victim.

victoriously more victoriously most victoriously adv
zegevierend
in a victorious manner; as part of a victory

victory /ˈvɪktəɹi/ /ˈvɪktɹi/ victories n
overwinning zege victorie
(uncountable) The condition or state of having won a battle or competition, or having succeeded in an effort; (countable) an instance of this.

victual /ˈvɪtəl/ [-ɾ(ə)ɫ] [ˈvɪtɫ̩] victuals n
proviand
(archaic, chiefly, in the plural) Food supplies; provisions.

vicuna /vɪˈkuːnjə/ vicunas n
vicuña
A South American mammal, Vicugna vicugna, closely related to the alpaca, llama, and guanaco.

video /ˈvɪd.i.oʊ/ /ˈvɪd.i.əʊ/ videmus videos n
film televisie televisieshow
Television, television show, movie.
video
Motion picture stored on VHS or some other format.
video videocassette
(dated) VHS.

video call video calls n
videogesprek
A kind of telephone call accompanied by video imagery.

video camera video cameras n
videocamera
A device for recording video footage, often a portable one used by amateurs; also as a fixed installation for surveillance purposes.

video card video cards n
grafische kaart videokaart
(computing) A piece of hardware installed into a personal computer to allow it to send video signals to an external output device such as a monitor or projector.

video chat video chats n
videochat
(Internet) An audiovisual conversation with one or more other people by means of telecommunication technology.

video game /ˈvɪdioʊ̯ˌɡeɪm/ /ˈvɪdiːəʊ̯ˌɡeɪm/ video games n
videospel game videospelletje
A type of game, existing as and controlled by software, usually run by a video game console or a computer, played on a monitor or television screen, and controlled by a joypad, joystick, keyboard, mouse, or paddle. [from 1973]

video game console video game consoles n
spelcomputer spelconsole
(video games) A dedicated electronic device that is designed to play video games, especially in accompaniment with a television.

video surveillance video surveillances n
videobewaking camerabewaking
Surveillance of a public or private space carried out by means of a video camera system.

videocassette videocassettes n
videocassette
A cassette containing a blank or prerecorded videotape on which visual images and sounds are recorded for use with a VCR.

videocassette recorder videocassette recorders n
videorecorder
An electronic device for recording and playing back television programs and movies (featuring visual images and sound) on a videocassette that can be attached to a television set.

videocracy n
videocratie
The power of the image over society.

videophone videophones n
beeldtelefoon
(dated) A cellphone with such capability. Used to distinguish from stills-only camera cellphones and camera-less cellphones.
A telephone capable of transmitting both audio and video signals in both directions.

videotape videotapes n
videoband
A relatively wide magnetic tape used for recording visual images and sounds (as of a television production) for subsequent playback or broadcasting.

vie /vaɪ/ v
wedijveren
(intransitive) To fight for superiority; to contend; to compete eagerly so as to gain something.

vielle /viˈɛl/ vielles n
vedel
(musical instruments) A medieval stringed instrument similar to a violin.

view /vjuː/ /vɪu̯/ views n
beeld zicht
The act of seeing or looking at something.
uitzicht zicht
Something to look at, such as scenery.
zicht uitzicht
The range of vision.
afbeelding beeld
A picture, drawn or painted; a sketch.
bedoeling vooruitzicht
An intention or prospect.
mening visie
A point of view.
opvatting visie
A way of understanding something, an opinion, a theory.
overzicht visie zicht
A mental image.
view
(computing, databases) A virtual or logical table composed of the result set of a query in relational databases.
beeld view
(computing, programming) The part of a computer program which is visible to the user and can be interacted with

view /vjuː/ /vɪu̯/ v
bekijken kijken naar
(transitive) To look at.

viewer viewers n
kijker toeschouwer
Someone who views a spectacle; an onlooker or spectator.
kijker
Someone who watches television.

viewfinder viewfinders n
zoeker
A device on a camera that shows what will appear in the field of view of the lens; it helps the user target a subject, zoom and focus the image.

vigesimal /-sə-/ /vaɪ-/ /vɪˈd͡ʒɛsɪm(ə)l/ adj
twintigtallig vigesimaal
(arithmetic) To the base twenty. [from mid-17th c.]

vigil /ˈvɪd͡ʒəl/ vigils n
waak wake
An instance of keeping awake during normal sleeping hours, especially to keep watch or pray.

vigilance /ˈvɪd͡ʒɪləns/ /ˈvɪd͡ʒɪlɪns/ vigilances n
waaksheid waakzaamheid
Alert watchfulness.
Close and continuous attention.

vigilante /ˌvɪd͡ʒ.əˈlæn.ti/ /ˌvɪd͡ʒ.ɪˈlæn.ti/ /ˌvɪd͡ʒ.ɪˈlɑːn.teɪ/ vigilantes n
eigenrechter lid van een waakzaamheidscomité
A person who acts outside of legal authority, often violently, to punish or avenge a crime, right a perceived wrong, etc.

vigorous /ˈvaɪɡɹəs/ /ˈvɪɡəɹəs/ more vigorous most vigorous adj
krachtig sterk
Physically strong and active.

vigorously /ˈvɪɡəɹəsli/ more vigorously most vigorously adv
krachtig vinnig
With intense energy, force or vigor

vilayet vilayets n
vilajet
(politics) A province, particularly (historical) the first-level administrative divisions of the Ottoman Empire.

vile /vaɪ(ə)l/ more vile most vile viler vilest adj
verachtelijk
Morally low; base; despicable.

vileness vilenesses n
misselijkheid
the state of being vile

vilify /ˈvɪl.ɪ.faɪ/ v
verguizen
(transitive) To say defamatory things about someone or something; to speak ill of.
kleineren
(transitive) To belittle through speech; to put down.

vilipend /ˈvɪləˌpɛnd/ /ˈvɪlɪpɛnd/ v
verachten
(transitive, dated, formal) To treat (something) as inconsequential or worthless; to despise, to look down on.

villa /ˈvɪlə/ villae villas n
villa buitenhuis
(plural "villas") A house, often larger and more expensive than average, in the countryside or on the coast, often used as a retreat.

village /ˈvɪlɪd͡ʒ/ villages n
dorp
A rural habitation of size between a hamlet and a town.

village green village greens n
dorpsbrink

village idiot village idiots n
dorpsgek
A person widely known in their community for their stupidity and ignorant behaviour.

villager /ˈvɪlɪd͡ʒə/ /ˈvɪlɪd͡ʒɚ/ villagers n
dorpeling dorpsbewoner dorpelinge dorper dorpsbewoonster
A person who lives in, or comes from, a village.

villain /ˈvɪl.jən/ /ˈvɪl.ən/ villainess villains n
schurk slechterik
A deliberate scoundrel.
slechterik
In fiction, a character who has the role of being bad, especially antagonizing the hero; an antagonist who is also evil or malevolent.

vim /vɪm/ n
fut
Ready vitality and vigour. [from mid 19th c.]

vincible adj
overwinnelijk
Capable of being defeated or overcome; assailable or vulnerable.

vindicate /ˈvɪn.dɪˌkeɪt/ v
blaam zuiveren vrijspreken
(transitive) To clear of an accusation, suspicion or criticism.
rechtvaardigen
(transitive) To justify by providing evidence.
verdedigen
(transitive) To maintain or defend (a cause) against opposition.
doen gelden opeisen verantwoorden
(transitive) To lay claim to; to assert a right to; to claim.

vindication /vɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/ vindications n
rechtvaardiging
The act of vindicating or the state of being vindicated.
bewijs
Evidence, facts, statements, or arguments that justify a claim or belief.

vindictive /vɪnˈdɪk.tɪv/ more vindictive most vindictive adj
wraakzuchtig rancuneus
Having a tendency to seek revenge when wronged, vengeful.

vinegar /ˈvɪnəɡə/ /ˈvɪnəɡɚ/ vinegars n
azijn
(uncountable) A sour liquid formed by the fermentation of alcohol used as a condiment or preservative; a dilute solution of acetic acid.

vinegar eel vinegar eels n
azijnaal azijnaaltje
Turbatrix aceti, a nematode that feeds on mother of vinegar.

vineyard /ˈvɪn.jəd/ /ˈvɪn.jɚd/ /ˈvɪnˌjɑːd/ vineyards n
wijngaard wijnberg
A grape plantation, especially one used in the production of wine.

vintage /ˈvɪn.tɪd͡ʒ/ more vintage most vintage adj
klassiek
(attributively) Having an enduring appeal; high-quality.

vintage /ˈvɪn.tɪd͡ʒ/ vintages n
wijnoogst
The yield of grapes or wine from a vineyard or district during one season.
The harvesting of a grape crop and the initial pressing of juice for winemaking.
wijnjaar
Wine, especially high-quality, identified as to year and vineyard or district of origin.
cru wijnoogst
The year or place in which something is produced.

vintner /ˈvɪntnə/ /ˈvɪntnɚ/ vintners n
wijnboer wijndruiventeler wijngaardenier
A manufacturer of wine.

vinyard vinyards n
wijngaard
vinyard

viol /ˈvaɪ.əl/ viols n
viola da gamba
(musical instrument) A stringed instrument related to the violin family, but held in the lap between the legs like a cello, usually with C-holes, a flat back, a fretted neck and six strings, played with an underhanded bow hold

viola /viˈoʊ.lə/ /viˈəʊ.lə/ violas viole n
altviool
A stringed instrument of the violin family, somewhat larger than a violin, played under the chin, and having a deeper tone.

violate /ˈvaɪəˌleɪt/ v
schenden
(transitive) To break or disregard (a rule or convention).
(transitive, euphemistic) To rape.

violation /ˌvaɪ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/ violations n
schending overtreding
The act or an instance of violating or the condition of being violated.

violence /ˈvaɪ(ə)ləns/ /ˈvaɪ(ə)ˌlɛns/ violences n
geweld
Extreme force.
Physical action which causes destruction, harm, pain, or suffering.
Widespread fighting.

violent /ˈvaɪ.lənt/ /ˈvaɪ.ə.lənt/ more violent most violent violenter violentest adj
gewelddadig hevig geweldig
Involving extreme force or motion.
gewelddadig
Involving physical conflict.
Likely to use physical force.

violently /ˈvaɪ(ə)ləntli/ more violently most violently adv
gewelddadig
In a violent manner.

violet /ˈvaɪlət/ /ˈvaɪələt/ violeter violetest adj
violet
Of a violet colour.

violet /ˈvaɪlət/ /ˈvaɪələt/ violets n
violet viooltje viool
A plant or flower of the genus Viola, especially the fragrant Viola odorata; (inexact) similar-looking plants and flowers.
violet
The colour of most violets; the colour evoked by the shortest visible wavelengths between 380 and 435 nm, an additive tertiary colour.

violet carpenter bee violet carpenter bees n
blauwzwarte houtbij
A species (Xylocopa violacea) of the carpenter bee that is most common in Europe.

violin /ˌvaɪ.oʊˈlin/ /ˌvaɪəˈlɪn/ [ˌwaʊˈlin] violins n
viool vedel
A small unfretted stringed instrument with four strings tuned (lowest to highest) G-D-A-E, usually held against the chin and played with a bow.

violinist violinists n
violist violiste vioolspeelster vioolspeler
A person who plays the violin.

violist /viˈoʊ.lɪst/ /viˈəʊ.lɪst/ violists n
altviolist altvioliste
A person who plays the viola.

viper /ˈvaɪpɚ/ vipers n
adder
A venomous snake in the family Viperidae.

virgin /ˈvɜːd͡ʒɪn/ /ˈvɝd͡ʒɪn/ more virgin most virgin adj
maagdelijk
(usually, not comparable) In a state of virginity; chaste, not having had sexual intercourse.
Of a physical object, untouched.

virgin /ˈvɜːd͡ʒɪn/ /ˈvɝd͡ʒɪn/ virgins n
maagd
person who has not had sexual intercourse, animal that has never mated

virginal /ˈvɜː(ɹ)d͡ʒɪnəl/ virginal virginals n
virginaal
(musical instruments) A musical instrument in the harpsichord family.

virginity /və(ɹ)ˈd͡ʒɪnɪti/ virginities n
maagdelijkheid
The state or characteristic of being a virgin.

virial theorem n
viriaaltheorema
(physics) A theorem in mechanics showing the relationship between the kinetic energy of a system to the virial of Clausius.

virile /ˈvɪɹ.əl/ /ˈvɪɹˌaɪl/ more virile most virile adj
mannelijk viriel
Manly; having characteristics associated with being male, such as strength; exhibiting masculine traits to an exaggerated degree such as strength, forcefulness or vigor.

virological adj
virologisch
Of or pertaining to virology

virologist virologists n
viroloog virologe
(virology) A scientist or doctor who studies or specializes in viruses.

virology /vaɪˈɹɒləd͡ʒi/ virologies n
virologie
The branch of microbiology that deals with the study of viruses and viral diseases.

virtual /ˈvɜɹt͡ʃuəl/ /ˈvɜːt͡ʃ(ʊ)l/ /ˈvɜːt͡ʃʊəl/ /ˈvɵːt͡ʃuəl/ /ˈvɵːt͡ʃəl/ [ˈvɵːt͡ʃɯ(l)] adj
virtueel
In effect or essence, rather than in fact or reality; also, imitated, simulated.
Simulated in a computer and/or online.
(object-oriented programming) Of a class member: capable of being overridden with a different implementation in a subclass.

virtual particle virtual particles n
virtueel deeltje
(physics) a particle that exists for a limited time and space, introducing uncertainty in their energy and momentum

virtual reality virtual realities n
virtual reality virtuele werkelijkheid
A computer technology that simulates a real or imagined environment so that the user can interact with it as if physically present.

virtualize /ˈvɜː(ɹ)tjuəlaɪz/ /ˈvɜː(ɹ)t͡ʃuəlaɪz/ v
virtualiseren
(transitive, computing) To run a program in virtual storage.

virtually /ˈvɝt͡ʃuəli/ [ˈvɝt͡ʃuəɫi] more virtually most virtually adv
praktisch nagenoeg quasi
Almost but not quite.

virtue /-tjuː/ /ˈvɜː.t͡ʃuː/ /ˈvɝ.t͡ʃu/ virtues n
deugd deugdzaamheid
A particular manifestation of moral excellence in a person; an admirable quality. [from 13th c.]
deugd
An inherently advantageous or excellent quality of something or someone; a favourable point, an advantage. [from 14th c.]
deugdzaamheid kuisheid
(Christianity) A creature embodying divine power, specifically one of the orders of heavenly beings, traditionally ranked above angels and archangels, and below seraphim and cherubim. [from 14th c.]

virtuoso /ˌvɜ.tʃuˈəʊ.səʊ/ /ˌvɝ.t͡ʃuˈoʊ.soʊ/ virtuosi virtuosos n
virtuoos
Specifically, a musician (or other performer) with masterly ability, technique, or personal style. [from 18th c.]

virtuous /ˈvɜːt͡ʃʊəs/ /ˈvɝt͡ʃuəs/ more virtuous most virtuous adj
deugdzaam
Full of virtue; having excellent moral character.

virtuous circle /ˈvɜː.t͡ʃʊ.əs ˈsɜː.kəl/ /ˈvɝ.t͡ʃu.əs ˈsɝ.kəl/ virtuous circles n
virtueuze cirkel
A situation in which the solution to one problem makes each future problem easier to solve than the original one.

virulence /ˈvɪɹjələns/ /ˈvɪɹələns/ virulences n
virulentie
The state of being virulent.

virus /ˈvaɪɹəs/ vira viri virii viruses virusses n
virus
A submicroscopic, non-cellular structure consisting of a core of DNA or RNA surrounded by a protein coat, that requires a living host cell to replicate, and often causes disease in the host organism; such agents are often classed as nonliving infectious particles and less often as microorganisms.
(uncountable) A quantity of such infectious agents
(informal, metonymically) A disease caused by such an infectious agent; a viral illness.
virus computervirus
(computing) A type of malware which can covertly transmit itself between computers via networks (especially the Internet) or removable storage such as disks, often causing damage to systems and data; also computer virus.

vis-à-vis /viz.ɑˈvi/ /viz.əˈvi/ /viːz.æˈviː/ /viːz.ɑːˈviː/ preposition
tegenover
Opposite; across from; set so as to be facing.

visa /ˈviː.sə/ /ˈviː.zə/ visas n
visum
A permit to enter and leave a country, normally issued by the authorities of the country to be visited.

visceral /ˈvɪsəɹ(ə)l/ /ˈvɪsəɹəl/ /ˈvɪsɹ(ə)l/ /ˈvɪsɹəl/ more visceral most visceral adj
visceraal
(anatomy) Of or relating to, made up of, or positioned among or within, the viscera.
Of or relating to the viscera or bowels regarded as the origin of a person's emotions; hence (figuratively) , relating to or having deep internal feelings or sensibility. [16th–17th c.; revived from 20th c.]
diepgeworteld instinctief
Having to do with the response of the body as opposed to the intellect, as in the distinction between feeling and thinking.

viscose /ˈvɪskəʊs/ viscoses n
viscose
A viscous orange-brown liquid obtained by chemical treatment of cellulose and used as the basis of manufacturing rayon and cellulose film.
A fabric made from this material.

viscosity /vɪsˈkɑsɪti/ /vɪsˈkɒsɪti/ viscosities n
viscositeit
(uncountable) The state of being viscous.
(countable, physics) A quantity expressing the magnitude of internal friction in a fluid, as measured by the force per unit area resisting uniform flow.

viscount /ˈvaɪkaʊnt/ viscountess viscounts n
burggraaf
A member of the peerage, above a baron but below a count or earl.

viscous /ˈvɪs.kəs/ more viscous most viscous adj
dik dikvloeibaar lobbig viskeus
Having a thick, sticky consistency between solid and liquid.

vise /vaɪs/ vises n
bankschroef
(US) An instrument consisting of two jaws, closing by a screw, lever, cam, or the like, for holding work, as in filing.

visibility /ˌvɪz.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/ /ˌvɪz.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ /ˌvɪz.ɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ visibilities n
zichtbaarheid
(countable) The degree to which things may be seen.

visible /ˈvɪzəb(ə)l/ more visible most visible adj
zichtbaar zichtbare
Able to be seen.

visibly /ˈvɪz.ə.bli/ /ˈvɪzɪbli/ more visibly most visibly adv
zichtbaar
In a visible manner; openly.

vision /ˈvɪʒ.ən/ [ˈvɪʒ.n̩] visions n
gezichtsvermogen zicht zien
(uncountable) The sense or ability of sight.
visioen droombeeld geestesverschijning
(countable) Something imaginary one thinks one sees.
visie kijk
(countable) An ideal or a goal toward which one aspires.
visioen
(countable) A religious or mystical experience of a supernatural appearance.

visionary /ˈvɪʒn̩(ə)ɹi/ /ˈvɪʒəˌnɛɹi/ more visionary most visionary adj
visionair
Having vision or foresight.
denkbeeldig ingebeeld onwerkelijk
Imaginary or illusory.
helderziende visionair
Prophetic or revelatory.
fantastisch idealistisch onrealistisch onverwezenlijkbaar utopisch
Idealistic or utopian.

visionary /ˈvɪʒn̩(ə)ɹi/ /ˈvɪʒəˌnɛɹi/ visionaries n
visionair
Someone who has visions; a seer.
dromer fantast idealist
An impractical dreamer.

visit /ˈvɪzɪt/ visits n
visite
bezoek
A single act of visiting.

visit /ˈvɪzɪt/ v
bezoeken opzoeken
(transitive) To habitually go to (someone in distress, sickness etc.) to comfort them. (Now generally merged into later senses, below.) [from 13th c.]

visitation /ˌvɪzɪˈteɪʃən/ visitations n
omgangsrecht
(legal) The right of a separated or divorced parent to visit a child; access.

visiting team visiting teams n
bezoekers uitploeg
(sports) The team in a sport that has traveled out of its home area to play, as opposed to the home team.

visitor /ˈvɪzɪtə/ /ˈvɪzɪtɚ/ visitors n
bezoeker gast
Someone who visits someone else; someone staying as a guest.
bezoeker
Someone who pays a visit to a specific place or event; a sightseer or tourist.

visor /ˈvaɪzɚ/ visors n
vizier
A part of a helmet, arranged so as to lift or open, and so show the face. The openings for seeing and breathing are generally in it.
klep
The fore piece of a cap, projecting over, and protecting the eyes.

vista /ˈviːstə/ /ˈvɪstə/ vistas n
uitzicht
A distant view or prospect, especially one seen through some opening, avenue or passage.

visual /ˈvɪzjuːəl/ /ˈvɪʒuəl/ /ˈvɪʒuːəl/ /ˈvɪʒwəl/ /ˈvɪʒəl/ more visual most visual adj
visueel
Related to or affecting the vision.

visual angle visual angles n
gezichtshoek
(geometry) The angle formed by two rays of light, or two straight lines drawn from the extreme points of an object to the center of the eye.

visual arts n
beeldende kunst
Art forms that are primarily visual in nature, such as painting, photography, printmaking, and filmmaking.

visualise /ˈvɪzjʊəlaɪz/ /ˈvɪʒuəlaɪz/ /ˈvɪʒwəlaɪz/ /ˈvɪʒəlaɪz/ /ˈvɪʒʊəlaɪz/ v
visualiseren
(transitive) To envisage; to form a mental picture of.
(transitive) To make (something) visible.

visualization /ˌvɪzjʊəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌvɪʒuələˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌvɪʒwələˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌvɪʒəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌvɪʒʊəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ visualizations n
visualisatie
The act of visualizing, or something visualized.
(computing) A visual representation of data.

visually impaired adj
slechtziend
Partly or wholly blind.

vital /ˈvaɪtəl/ more vital most vital adj
leven
Relating to, or characteristic of life.
vitaal doorslaggevend essentieel leven
Necessary to the continuation of life; being the seat of life; being that on which life depends.

vitalism vitalisms n
vitalisme
The doctrine that life involves some immaterial "vital force", and cannot be explained scientifically.

vitamin /ˈvaɪ.tə.mɪn/ /ˈvɑet.ə.mən/ /ˈvɪt.ə.mɪn/ [ˈvʌɪ.ɾə.mɪn] vitamins n
vitamine
Any of a specific group of organic compounds essential in small quantities for healthy human growth, metabolism, development, and body function; found in minute amounts in plant and animal foods or sometimes produced synthetically; deficiencies of specific vitamins produce specific disorders.

vitamin B12 n
vitamine B12
(vitamin) The compound cobalamin or cyanocobalamin.

vitamin D n
vitamine D
(biochemistry) Any of a number of fat-soluble vitamins, required for normal bone development and that prevents rickets; can be manufactured in the skin on exposure to sunlight.

vitiate /ˈvɪʃ.i.eɪt/ v
bederven
(transitive) To spoil, make faulty; to reduce the value, quality, or effectiveness of something.

viticulture viticultures n
wijnbouw
The agricultural practice of growing grape vines.

vitriol /ˈvɪtɹiɑl/ /ˈvɪtɹiɒl/ /ˈvɪtɹiəl/ vitriols n
vitriool
(dated) Any of various metal sulphates.

vituperate /-ɹeɪt/ /-ˈtʃuː-/ /-ˌɹeɪt/ /vaɪ-/ /vəˈt(j)upəɹət/ /vəˈt(j)upəˌɹeɪt/ /vɪˈtjuːpəɹeɪt/ /vɪˈtjuːpəɹət/ v
hekelen
beschimpen uitschelden
To criticize (someone or something) in an abusive or harsh manner.

vituperation /v(a)ɪˌt(j)upəˈɹeɪʃən/ /v(a)ɪˌtjuːpəˈɹeɪʃən/ vituperations n
afkeuring verwerping
Criticism or invective that is sustained and overly harsh; abuse, severe blame or censure.

vivacious /vaɪˈveɪʃəs/ /vɪˈveɪʃəs/ more vivacious most vivacious adj
levendig
Lively and animated; full of life and energy.

vivarium vivaria vivariums n
vivarium
A place artificially arranged for keeping or raising living animals.

vivianite vivianites n
vivianiet
(mineral) A blue, green or colourless mineral of monoclinic crystals, Fe3(PO4)2·8H2O.

vivid /ˈvɪvɪd/ more vivid most vivid vivider vividest adj
gedetailleerd helder krachtig
(of perception) Clear, detailed or powerful.
helder intens kleurrijk levendig
(of an image) Bright, intense or colourful.

viviparous /vɪˈvɪpəɹəs/ adj
levendbarend
(of an animal or animal species) Being born alive, as are most mammals, some reptiles, and a few fish (as opposed to being laid as an egg and subsequently hatching, as do most birds and many other species).

vivisection /ˌvɪvɪˈsɛkʃən/ vivisections n
vivisectie
The action of cutting, surgery or other invasive treatment of a living organism for the purposes of physiological or pathological scientific investigation.

vixen /ˈvɪk.sən/ vixens n
moervos vossin wijfjesvos
A female fox.

viz. /vɪz/ adv
d.w.z. nl. t.t.z.
Videlicet: namely, to wit, that is to say, specifically, as an illustration.

vizier /vɪˈzɪə/ /vɪˈzɪɹ/ /ˈvɪzɪə/ viziers n
vizier
(history) A high-ranking official or minister in an Islamic government, especially in the Ottoman Empire.

vlog /ˈviːˌlɑɡ/ /ˈviːˌlɒɡ/ /ˈvlɑɡ/ /ˈvlɒɡ/ vlogs n
vlog
(Internet) A weblog using video as its primary presentation format. [from 21st c.]

vlogger vloggers n
vlogger
A contributor to a vlog.

vocabulary /voʊˈkæbjəlɛɹi/ /vəʊˈkabjʊləɹɪ/ /vəˈkabjʊləɹɪ/ /vəˈkæbjəlɛɹi/ vocabularies n
woordenschat vocabulaire woordenlijst
A usually alphabetized and explained collection of words e.g. of a particular field, or prepared for a specific purpose, often for learning.
The words of a language collectively; lexis.
woordenschat vocabulaire
The collection of words a person knows and uses.
woordenschat vocabulaire terminologie vakterminologie
The stock of words used in a particular field.
woordenschat woordenlijst
(by extension) A range of artistic or stylistic forms or techniques.

vocal /ˈvoʊ.kəl/ /ˈvəʊ.kəl/ more vocal most vocal adj
stem-
stem vocal
(phonetics) Consisting of, or characterized by, voice, or tone produced in the larynx, which may be modified, either by resonance, as in the case of the vowels, or by obstructive action, as in certain consonants, such as v, l, etc., or by both, as in the nasals m, n, ng.

vocal cord vocal cords n
stemband
(anatomy, usually plural) Either of two pairs of folds of mucous membrane stretched horizontally across the human larynx whose vibrations help to produce the voice.

vocal cords n
stembanden
(chiefly, in the plural) Two folds of tissue located in the larynx that vibrate when air passes over them, producing the sound waves associated with talking and singing.

vocal fry n
vocal fry
A low creaky vocal vibration caused by rapid vibration of the vocal chords.

vocalization /voʊk(ə)l(a)ɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/ /vəʊk(ə)lʌɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/ vocalizations n
vocalisatie vocalisering
(orthography, phonology) The addition of these diacritics and the respective phonemes to a word; the spoken form the word thereby receives.

vocation /voʊˈkeɪʃən/ /vəʊˈkeɪʃən/ vocations n
beroep
roeping
An inclination to undertake a certain kind of work, especially a religious career; often in response to a perceived summons; a calling.

vocational adj
met betrekking tot een roeping/aanleg
Of or pertaining to a vocation.
beroeps-, met betrekking tot een vak
(of education) That provides a special skill rather than academic knowledge.

vocational school vocational schools n
vakschool beroepsschool
A school that provides training in specific skills required for different industries.

vocative /ˈvoʊkətɪv/ /ˈvɑkətɪv/ /ˈvɒkətɪv/ more vocative most vocative adj
roeper
vocatief
(grammar) Used in address; appellative (said of that case or form of the noun, pronoun, or adjective, in which a person or thing is addressed). For example "Domine, O Lord"

vocative case vocative cases n
vocatief aanspreekvorm
(grammar) case of address, case used for a noun identifying the person or thing being addressed. It corresponds to the archaic English particle "O" as used in solemn or poetic address e.g.: Hear me, O Albion! Languages that regularly employ the vocative include Arabic, Bengali, Bulgarian, Czech, Georgian, Greek, Hawaiian, Hindi-Urdu, Irish, Latin, Latvian, Lithuanian, Ojibwe, Polish, Romanian, Ruthenian/Rusyn, Sanskrit, Scottish Gaelic, Serbo-Croatian, Slovak, Tamil and Ukrainian.

vociferous /voʊˈsɪfəɹəs/ /vəʊˈsɪfəɹəs/ more vociferous most vociferous adj
luidruchtig
Making or characterized by a noisy outcry; clamorous.

vociferously more vociferously most vociferously adv
fulminerend lawaaierig schreeuwerig
In a vociferous manner.

vodka /ˈvɑdkə/ /ˈvɒdkə/ vodkas n
wodka
A clear distilled alcoholic liquor made from grain mash.

vogue /vəʊɡ/ vogues n
in zwang modieus
The prevailing fashion or style.
in zwang
Popularity or a current craze.

vogueing more vogueing most vogueing adj
in
fashionable, prevailing

voice /vɔɪs/ voices n
stem
Sound uttered by the mouth, especially by human beings in speech or song; sound thus uttered considered as possessing some special quality or character
An expressed opinion, choice, will, desire, or wish; the right or ability to make such expression or to have it considered
(archaic) Command; precept.
(grammar) A particular way of inflecting or conjugating verbs, or a particular form of a verb, by means of which is indicated the relation of the subject of the verb to the action which the verb expresses.
(music) In harmony, an independent vocal or instrumental part in a piece of composition.

voice /vɔɪs/ v
z
onder woorden brengen verkondigen
(transitive) To give utterance or expression to; to utter; to publish; to announce
stemmen
(transitive) To fit for producing the proper sounds; to regulate the tone of
(transitive, Internet, IRC) To assign the voice flag to a user on IRC, permitting them to send messages to the channel.

voice actor voice actors voice actress n
stemacteur stemartiest
An actor who provides voices or voice-overs for radio drama, animations, commercials, dubbed films, games, etc.

voice of reason voices of reason n
stem van de rede

voice recognition n
stemherkenning
(computing) Speech recognition
The identification of a speaker based on the sound of their voice.

voice-over /ˈvɔɪsoʊvɚ/ /ˈvɔɪsəʊvə/ voice-overs n
voice-over
A voice-overed release, especially of foreign content.

voiced /vɔɪst/ adj
stemhebbend
(phonetics) Sounded with vibration of the vocal cords. For example, the phone [z] is voiced, while [s] is unvoiced.

voiceless /ˈvɔɪsləs/ adj
stemloos
(phonetics, of a consonant or vowel) Spoken without vibration of the vocal cords; unvoiced, surd, breathed. Examples: [t], [s], [f], [m̥], [u̥].

voicemail voicemails n
voicemail
(countable, by extension) An individual message on such a system.

void /vɔɪd/ adj
leeg leegte vacant
Containing nothing; empty; not occupied or filled.
nietig ongeldig leeg vacant
Having no incumbent; unoccupied; said of offices etc.
ijdel
Not producing any effect; ineffectual; vain.
nietig ongeldig
Of no legal force or effect, incapable of confirmation or ratification.
(programming, of a function or method) That does not return a value; being a procedure rather than a function.
(bridge) Having no cards in a particular suit.

void /vɔɪd/ voids n
leegte vacuüm
An empty space; a vacuum.

void /vɔɪd/ v
annuleren legen ongeldig maken
(transitive, obsolete) To remove the contents of; to make or leave vacant or empty; to quit; to leave.

voilà /(v)wɑˈlɑ/ /vwæˈlɑː/ /vwɑːˈlɑː/ /vwʌˈlɑː/ interjection
voilà
Lo, there it is; see here; ta-da; presto; behold!

voivodeship /ˈvɔɪˌvoʊdˌʃɪp/ /ˈvɔɪˌvəʊdˌʃɪp/ voivodeships n
woiwodschap
(countable, uncountable) The jurisdiction of a voivode, comparable to a countship or a county.
(countable) The highest-level administrative subdivision of Poland, comparable to a province or state.

volatile /ˈvɑ.ləˌtaɪ.əl/ /ˈvɒl.əˌtaɪ.(ə)l/ [ˈvɑ.lə.tl̩] [ˈvɑ.lə.ɾɫ̩] more volatile most volatile adj
licht ontvlambaar vluchtig
(physics) Evaporating or vaporizing readily under normal conditions.
tijdelijk
Temporary or ephemeral.

volcanic /vɒlˈkanɪk/ adj
vulkanisch
Of or pertaining to a volcano or volcanoes
Produced by a volcano, or, more generally, by igneous agencies

volcanic bomb volcanic bombs n
vulkanische bom

volcanism volcanisms n
vulkanisme
(volcanology) Any of the natural phenomena and processes associated with the action of volcanos, geysers and fumaroles

volcano /vɑl.ˈkeɪ.noʊ/ /vɒl.ˈkeɪ.nəʊ/ /vɒl.ˈkɑː.nəʊ/ /vɔl.ˈkeɪ.noʊ/ volcanoes volcanos n
vulkaan vuurberg
A vent or fissure on the surface of a planet (usually in a mountainous form) with a magma chamber attached to the mantle of a planet or moon, periodically erupting forth lava and volcanic gases onto the surface.

volcanologist /ˌvɒl.kə.ˈnɒ.lə.dʒɪst/ volcanologists n
vulkanoloog
One who is skilled in, professes or practices volcanology.

volcanology /ˌvɒl.kə.ˈnɒ.lə.dʒi/ n
vulkanologie
The study of volcanoes.

vole /ˈvəʊl/ voles n
woelmuis veldmuis
Any of a large number of species of small rodents of the subfamily Arvicolinae of the family Cricetidae which are not lemmings or muskrats.

volition /voʊˈlɪʃ(ə)n/ /vəˈlɪʃ(ə)n/ volitions n
wil
A conscious choice or decision. [from early 17th c.]
wilskracht
The mental power or ability of choosing; the will.

volley /ˈvɑli/ /ˈvɒli/ volleys n
salvo
The simultaneous firing of a number of missiles or bullets; the projectiles so fired.
vlucht
(sports) The flight of a ball just before it bounces.
in de vlucht genomen bal
(sports) A shot in which the ball is played before it hits the ground.

volleyball /ˈvɒlibɔ(ː)l/ volleyballs n
volleybal
(uncountable) A game played on a rectangular court between two teams of two to six players which involves striking a ball back and forth over a net.
(countable) The inflated ball used in such a game.

volleyball player volleyball players n
volleyballer volleybalspeler volleybalster
A person who plays volleyball, especially professionally.

volt /voʊlt/ /vɒlt/ /vəʊlt/ volts n
volt
In the International System of Units, the derived unit of electrical potential and electromotive force (voltage); the potential difference across a conductor when a current of one ampere uses one watt of power. Symbol: V

voltage /voʊltɪd͡ʒ/ /vəʊltɪd͡ʒ/ voltages n
spanning
(electricity) The difference in electrostatic potential between two points in space, especially between live and neutral conductors or the earth.

volte-face /-ˈfɑːs/ /vɒltˈfæs/ volte-faces n
draai volte-face
A reversal of attitude, policy, or principle.

voluble /ˈvɑl.jə.bəl/ /ˈvɒl.jʊ.bəl/ more voluble most voluble adj
rad van tong woordenrijk
(of a person or a manner of speaking) Fluent or having a ready flow of speech.

volume /ˈvɑl.jum/ /ˈvɑl.jəm/ /ˈvɒl(j)ɪu̯m/ /ˈvɒl.juːm/ /ˈvɒl.jʊm/ volumes n
volume inhoud
A three-dimensional measure of space that comprises a length, a width and a height. It is measured in units of cubic centimeters in metric, cubic inches or cubic feet in English measurement.
volume
Strength of sound; loudness.
jaargang
The issues of a periodical over a period of one year.
boekdeel
A single book of a publication issued in multi-book format, such as an encyclopedia.

voluminous /vəˈl(j)uː.mɪ.nəs/ /vəˈlu.mə.nəs/ more voluminous most voluminous adj
omvangrijk
Of or pertaining to volume or volumes.
volumineus
Of great volume, or bulk; large.

voluntarily /ˈvɒləntɹɪli/ /ˌvɑlənˈtɛɹɪli/ more voluntarily most voluntarily adv
vrijwillig
In a voluntary manner.

voluntary /vo.ˈlɔn.t̠ɹ̠̊ɹ̩.ri/ /ˈvɑ.lənˌtɛɹ.i/ /ˈvɒl.ən.tɹi/ /ˌvo.lɔn.ˈtɛ.ri/ more voluntary most voluntary adj
vrijwillig
Done, given, or acting of one's own free will.

volunteer /-ˈtɪɚ/ /ˌvɑlənˈtɪɹ/ /ˌvɒl(ə)nˈtɪə/ volunteers n
vrijwilliger vrijwilligster
One who enters into, or offers themselves for, any service of their own free will, especially when done without pay.
(military) One who enters into military service voluntarily (but who, when in service, is subject to discipline and regulations like other soldiers), as opposed to a conscript.

volunteer /-ˈtɪɚ/ /ˌvɑlənˈtɪɹ/ /ˌvɒl(ə)nˈtɪə/ v
vrijwilligen
(intransitive) To enlist oneself as a volunteer.
(ambitransitive) To do or offer to do something voluntarily.

voluntourism n
vrijwilligerstoerisme
A type of tourism which combines traditional travel and tourism with volunteer work. Travelers are given opportunities to contribute money and/or time to causes related to their destinations.

voluptuous /vəˈlʌp.t͡ʃu.əs/ more voluptuous most voluptuous adj
voluptueus
(of a woman) Curvaceous and sexually attractive.

volute /vəˈluːt/ volutes n
voluut
(architectural element) The characteristic spiral curve on an Ionic capital, widely copied in other styles and in neoclassical architecture.

vomit /ˈvɑmɪt/ /ˈvɒmɪt/ vomits n
braaksel kots
The regurgitated former contents of a stomach; vomitus.

vomit /ˈvɑmɪt/ /ˈvɒmɪt/ v
braken overgeven kotsen
(intransitive) To regurgitate or eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth; puke.

voodoo /ˈvuːduː/ voodoos n
voodoo
Any of a group of related religious practices found chiefly in and around the Caribbean, particularly in Haiti and Louisiana.

voracious /vɔːˈɹeɪ.ʃəs/ /vəˈɹeɪ.ʃəs/ more voracious most voracious adj
vraatzuchtig
Wanting or devouring great quantities of food.

vortex /ˈvɔɹtɛks/ vortexes vortices n
draaikolk wervelwind wervel
A whirlwind, whirlpool, or similarly moving matter in the form of a spiral or column.
draaikolk wervelwind
(figuratively) Anything that involves constant violent or chaotic activity around some centre.
maalstroom
(figuratively) Anything that inevitably draws surrounding things into its current.

vortical /ˈvɔːtɪk(ə)l/ more vortical most vortical adj
dwarrelend als een draaikolk wervelend
Of or pertaining to a vortex; containing vortices; moving in a vortex. [from 17th c.]

vote /voʊt/ /vəʊt/ votes n
stem stembusgang
a formalized choice on legally relevant measures such as employment or appointment to office or a proceeding about a legal dispute.

vote /voʊt/ /vəʊt/ v
stemmen
(intransitive) To cast a vote; to assert a formalized choice in an election.

vote of no confidence votes of no confidence n
motie van wantrouwen
(politics, legal) A parliamentary motion representing the lack of confidence of a parliament in the standing government. A passed motion of no confidence usually results in the government's fall.

vote with one's feet v
met de voeten stemmen
(idiomatic) To express one's preferences through one's actions, by voluntarily participating in or withdrawing from an activity, group, or process; especially, by physical migration to leave a situation one does not like, or to move to a situation one regards as more beneficial.

voter /ˈvoʊtɚ/ /ˈvəʊtə(ɹ)/ voters n
stemmer stemster
Someone who votes.

voting booth voting booths n
stemhok
(US) A small enclosed compartment where a voter may register a vote in private; it may house some voting machine, or just have a pencil for marking a voting slip.

voting system voting systems n
kiessysteem
A system used to determine the result of an election based on the preferences expressed by voters.

votive /ˈvoʊ.tɪv/ /ˈvəʊ.tɪv/ more votive most votive adj
votief geschonken wegens een gelofte
Dedicated or given in fulfillment of a vow or pledge.
een gelofte voorstellend votief
Of, expressing, or symbolizing a vow. Often used to describe thick cylindrical candles found in many churches, lit when making a private vow or asking a private intention.

vouch for v
instaan voor
(idiomatic) To affirm the truth or reliability of.

voucher /ˈvaʊt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ vouchers n
(tegoed)bon
A piece of paper that entitles the holder to a discount, or that can be exchanged for goods and services.

vouchsafe /ˌvaʊt͡ʃˈseɪf/ [ˌvʌʊtʃˈseɪf] v
genadig toestaan
To graciously give, to condescendingly grant a right, benefit, outcome, etc.; to deign to acknowledge.

vow /vaʊ/ vows n
gelofte
A solemn promise to perform some act, or behave in a specified manner, especially a promise to live and act in accordance with the rules of a religious order.
eed
A declaration or assertion.

vow /vaʊ/ v
gelofte afleggen zweren
(ambitransitive) To make a vow; to promise.

vowel /vaʊl/ /ˈvaʊ.əl/ vowels n
klinker klinkerklank
(phonetics) A sound produced by the vocal cords with relatively little restriction of the oral cavity, forming the prominent sound of a syllable.
klinker vocaal
(orthography) A letter representing the sound of a vowel; in English, the vowels are a, e, i, o, u, and sometimes y.

vowel harmony vowel harmonies n
klinkerharmonie vocaalharmonie
(phonology) A phonological process in some languages that sets constraints on which vowels may be found near each other or within a word, such as back vowels or front vowels; sometimes resulting in variant affixes, clitics or similar variations.

voyage /ˈvɔɪ.ɪd͡ʒ/ voyages n
reis
A long journey, especially by ship.

vroom /vɹum/ /vɹuːm/ /vɹʊm/ interjection
vroem
The sound of an engine revving up.

vulcanize /ˈvʌl.kə.naɪz/ v
vulkaniseren
(transitive) To treat rubber with heat and (usually) sulphur to harden it and make it more durable.

vulgar /ˈvʌl.ɡə/ /ˈvʌl.ɡɚ/ more vulgar most vulgar vulgarer vulgarest adj
vulgair ordinair ruw obsceen smakeloos
Debased, uncouth, distasteful, obscene.
gemeen gewoon ordinair volks
(historical, or, derogatory) Having to do with ordinary, common people.

vulgarian /vʌlˈɡɛəɹi.ən/ vulgarians n
proleet
A vulgar individual, especially one who emphasizes or is oblivious to his or her vulgar qualities.

vulnerability /ˌvʌln(ə)ɹəˈbɪlɪti/ /ˌvʌn(ə)ɹəˈbɪlɪti/ vulnerabilities n
kwetsbaarheid zwakke plek
(uncountable) The state of being vulnerable; susceptibility to attack or injury, either physical or emotional; the state or condition of being weak or poorly defended.

vulnerable /ˈvʌln(ə)ɹəbl̩/ /ˈvʌn(ə)ɹəbl̩/ more vulnerable most vulnerable adj
kwetsbaar
More or most likely to be exposed to the chance of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.

vulpine /ˈvʌlpaɪn/ more vulpine most vulpine adj
vos
Pertaining to a fox.
vosachtig
Having the characteristics of a fox; foxlike; cunning.

vulture /ˈvʌltʃə/ /ˈvʌlt͡ʃɚ/ vultures n
gier
Any of several carrion-eating birds of the families Accipitridae and Cathartidae.
(figurative, colloquial) A person who profits from the suffering of others.

vulva /ˈvʌlvə/ vulvae vulvas vulvæ n
vulva
(anatomy) The external female sexual organs, collectively.

vuvuzela /vuːvuːˈzeɪlə/ /vuːvuːˈzɛlə/ vuvuzelas n
vuvuzela
A trumpet-shaped horn, now usually plastic, that produces a loud buzzing sound.

völva /ˈvoʊlvə/ /ˈvɑlvə/ /ˈvɒlvə/ /ˈvəʊlvə/ /ˈvɜːlvə/ völvas n
volva völva
(historical) In Old Norse society, a female practitioner of magic divination and prophecy.

wad /wɑd/ /wɒd/ wads n
prop
An amorphous, compact mass.
A soft plug or seal, particularly as used between the powder and pellets in a shotgun cartridge, or earlier on the charge of a muzzleloader or cannon.

waddle /ˈwɑd.əl/ /ˈwɒd.əl/ [ˈwɑɾ.ɫ̩] v
waggelen
(intransitive) To walk with short steps, tilting the body from side to side.

wade /wed/ /weɪd/ v
waden
(intransitive) to walk through water or something that impedes progress.

wadi /ˈwɑdi/ wadies wadis n
wadi
A valley, gully, or stream bed in northern Africa and southwest Asia that remains dry except during the rainy season.

wading bird wading birds n
waadvogel
Any of various long-legged birds, of the order Ciconiiformes, such as cranes, herons, or storks, that wade in shallow water in search of food.

wading pool wading pools n
pierenbad
a shallow pool usually used by children to play in

wafer /ˈweɪfə/ wafers n
wafel
A light, thin, flat biscuit/cookie.

waffle /ˈwɑf.l̩/ /ˈwɒf.l̩/ [ˈwɑf.ɫ̩] n
wafel
(countable, ) A flat pastry pressed with a grid pattern, often eaten hot with butter and/or honey or syrup.
gezwam wollige taal
(colloquial) (Often lengthy) speech or writing that is evasive or vague, or pretentious.

waffle /ˈwɑf.l̩/ /ˈwɒf.l̩/ [ˈwɑf.ɫ̩] v
zwetsen
(intransitive) To speak or write evasively or vaguely.
zwammen
(ambitransitive) Often followed by on: to speak or write (something) at length without any clear aim or point; to ramble.

waffle iron waffle irons n
wafelijzer
A cooking appliance, with hinged, indented metal plates, used to make waffles.

waft /wæft/ /wɑft/ /wɑːft/ /wɒft/ v
fladderen zweven
(ergative) To (cause to) float easily or gently through the air.
To give notice to by waving something; to wave the hand to; to beckon.

wag /wæɡ/ v
kwispelen
To swing from side to side, as an animal's tail, or someone's head, to express disagreement or disbelief.
spijbelen
(intransitive, mostly, obsolete) To go; to proceed; to move; to progress.

wage /weɪd͡ʒ/ wages n
loon salaris arbeidsloon
(often in plural) An amount of money paid to a worker for a specified quantity of work, usually calculated on an hourly basis and expressed in an amount of money per hour.

wage /weɪd͡ʒ/ v
leiden voeren
(transitive) To conduct or carry out (a war or other contest).

wage earner wage earners n
kostwinner
Someone who works for wages, especially if that wage supports a household.

wage slave wage slaves n
loonslaaf
(informal) Someone who does very unpleasant or drudging work for a wage.

wager /ˈweɪd͡ʒɚ/ wagers n
inzet
The subject of a bet.
weddenschap inzet
(legal) A contract by which two parties or more agree that a certain sum of money, or other thing, shall be paid or delivered to one of them, on the happening or not happening of an uncertain event.
weddenschap
(legal) An offer to make oath.

wager /ˈweɪd͡ʒɚ/ v
wedden verwedden
(transitive) To bet something; to put it up as collateral.

wagon /ˈwæɡ(ə)n/ /ˈwæɡən/ /ˈwæːɡən/ wagons n
bolderkar
Abbreviation of toy wagon; A child's riding toy, with the same structure as a wagon (sense 1), pulled or steered by a long handle attached to the front.
kar wagen
Short for dinner wagon (“set of light shelves mounted on castors so that it can be pushed around a dining room and used for serving”).
(slang) Short for paddy wagon (“police van for transporting prisoners”).

wagtail wagtails n
kwikstaart
Any of various small passerine birds, principally of genus Motacilla, of the Old World, notable for their long tails.

waif /weɪf/ waifs n
zwerver
A person (especially a child) who is homeless and without means of support; also, a person excluded from society; an outcast.

wail /weɪl/ [weɪɫ] wails n
kreet schreeuw
A prolonged cry, usually high-pitched, especially as of grief or anguish. [from 15th c.]

wail /weɪl/ [weɪɫ] v
huilen

wainscot /ˈweɪnskɒt/ /ˈweɪnskət/ /ˈwɛnskət/ wainscots n
lambrisering
(architecture) An area of wooden (especially oaken) panelling on the lower part of a room’s walls.

wainscot /ˈweɪnskɒt/ /ˈweɪnskət/ /ˈwɛnskət/ v
lambriseren
To decorate a wall with a wainscot.

wainscotting /ˈweɪnskɒtɪŋ/ wainscottings n
lambrisering
Wooden (especially oaken) panelling on the lower part of a room’s walls.

wainwright /ˈweɪnɹaɪt/ wainwrights n
wagenmaker
A person who builds and repairs wagons.

waist /weɪst/ waists n
middendek
middel taille
(anatomy) The part of the body between the pelvis and the stomach.

waistband /ˈweɪstˌbænd/ [ˈweɪst.ˌbænd] waistbands n
tailleband
A band of fabric encircling the waist, especially a part of a pair of pants or a skirt.

waistcoat /ˈweɪs(t)kəʊt/ /ˈwɛskət/ waistcoats n
vest
(chiefly, British) A sleeveless, collarless garment worn over a shirt and under a suit jacket.

waistline waistlines n
taille taillelijn
a line around the body at the waist; its measurement
the narrowest part of a garment, usually at the waist, but may be above or below depending on the dictates of fashion or the whim of the designer

wait /weɪt/ [weɪ̯ʔt] v
wachten afwachten
(intransitive) To delay movement or action until some event or time; to remain neglected or in readiness.
bedienen
(intransitive, stative, US) To wait tables; to serve customers in a restaurant or other eating establishment.

waiter /ˈweɪtə/ /ˈweɪtɚ/ waiters waitress n
kelner ober
A male or female attendant who serves customers at their tables in a restaurant, café or similar.

waiting /ˈweɪtɪŋ/ [ˈweɪ̯ɾɪŋ] waitings n
afwachten wachten
The act of staying or remaining in expectation.
bedienen
Attendance, service.

waiting list waiting lists n
wachtlijst
An ordered list of people waiting to obtain a good or service.

waiting room waiting rooms n
wachtkamer wachtzaal
A room in some public place for people to wait.

waitress /ˈweɪtɹəs/ waiter waitresses n
serveerster
A female attendant who serves customers in a restaurant, café, or similar.

waive /weɪv/ v
afzien van laten varen opgeven verlaten verzaken
(transitive, legal) To relinquish (a right etc.); to give up claim to; to forgo.
zwenken
(obsolete) To move from side to side; to sway.
afzien van laten varen opgeven verzaken
(now, _, rare) To put aside, avoid.

waiver /ˈweɪ.və(ɹ)/ /ˈweɪ.vɚ/ waivers n
verklaring van afstand, vrijstelling
The act of waiving, or not insisting on, some right, claim, or privilege.

wake /weɪk/ /weːk/ [weːk] [wɛːk] wakes n
kielzog
(nautical) The path left behind a ship on the surface of the water.
dodenwake wake
A period after a person's death before or after the body is buried, cremated, etc.; in some cultures accompanied by a party and/or collectively sorting through the deceased's personal effects.

wake /weɪk/ /weːk/ [weːk] [wɛːk] v
wekken wakker maken ontwaken wakker worden
(transitive) (often followed by up) To make somebody stop sleeping; to rouse from sleep.

wake up /ˌweɪk ˈʌp/ [ˌweɪˈkʌp] v
ontwaken wekken wakker maken wakker worden
(intransitive) To stop sleeping; to awake.
wekken wakker maken
(transitive) To awaken somebody.
ontwaken wakker worden
(intransitive) To become more aware of a real-life situation; to concentrate on the matter in hand.

wake up and smell the coffee /ˈweɪk ʌp n̩ ˈsmɛl ðə ˈkɒfi/ /ˈweɪk ˌʌp n̩ ˈsmɛl ðə ˈkɔfi/ v
de realiteit onder ogen zien
(idiomatic, US, informal) Often in the infinitive or imperative: to face reality and stop deluding oneself.

wake-up call wake-up calls n
wake-up call
(figuratively) An alert, reminder, or call to action caused by a dramatic event.

waldo /ˈwɔːl.dəʊ/ waldoes waldos n
robotarm

walk /wɑk/ /wɔk/ /wɔːk/ walks n
wandeling
A trip made by walking.
A distance walked.
loopje
A manner of walking; a person's style of walking.
pad
A path, sidewalk/pavement or other maintained place on which to walk.

walk /wɑk/ /wɔk/ /wɔːk/ v
lopen wandelen
(intransitive) To move on the feet by alternately setting each foot (or pair or group of feet, in the case of animals with four or more feet) forward, with at least one foot on the ground at all times. Compare run.
(transitive) To travel (a distance) by walking.
vrijuit gaan
(intransitive, colloquial, legal) To "walk free", i.e. to win, or avoid, a criminal court case, particularly when actually guilty.
uitlaten
(transitive) To take for a walk or accompany on a walk.

walk in the park walks in the park n
eitje
(idiomatic) Something easy or pleasant.

walk on eggshells /-ɔn-/ /ˌwɑk-/ /ˌwɔk ɑn ˈɛɡʃɛlz/ /ˌwɔːk ɒn ˈɛɡʃɛlz/ v
op eieren lopen
(idiomatic) To be overly careful in dealing with a person or situation because they get angry or offended very easily; to try very hard not to upset someone or something.
(idiomatic) To be careful and sensitive, in handling very sensitive matters.

walk the dog v
de hond uitlaten
To take a dog for a walk, so as to give it exercise.

walk the talk v
de daad bij het woord voegen
(idiomatic, US) To perform actions consistent with one's claims.

walk-on walk-ons n
figurant nevenfiguur nevenrol
An actor of a small (or "bit") part in a theatrical production or film, often without speaking lines.

walkabout walkabouts n
rondgang
(British) A public stroll by some celebrity to meet a group of people informally.

walker /ˈwɑkɚ/ /ˈwɔkɚ/ /ˈwɔːkə/ walkers n
wandelaar
The agent noun of to walk: a person who walks or a thing which walks, especially a pedestrian or a participant in a walking race.

walkie-talkie walkie-talkies n
walkie-talkie
A portable, bidirectional radio transceiver, usually one of a pair.

walking frame walking frames n
looprek
A framework device used to support either an infant learning to walk or a person with walking difficulties.

walking stick walking sticks n
wandelstok stok
A tool, such as a cane, used to ease pressure on the legs, and to aid stability, when walking.

walkman walkmans walkmen n
walkman
A portable personal audio cassette player with headphones.

walkway /ˈwɑkˌweɪ/ /ˈwɔkˌweɪ/ /ˈwɔːkˌweɪ/ walkways n
voetpad
A clearly defined path for pedestrians.

wall /wɑl/ /wɔl/ /wɔːl/ walls n
muur stadsmuur
A rampart of earth, stones etc. built up for defensive purposes.
A structure built for defense surrounding a city, castle etc.
muur wand
Each of the substantial structures acting either as the exterior of or divisions within a structure.
(anatomy, zoology, botany) A dividing or containing structure in an organ or cavity.

wall barley wall barleys n
kruipertje muizengerst
A grass of the species Hordeum murinum.

wall chaser wall chasers n
muurfrees sleufmachine
A specialised hand-held power tool used for cutting narrow grooves in walls, for instance when laying electrical cable.

wall in v
ommuren
To enclose by surrounding with walls.

wall socket wall sockets n
stopcontact
A mains electricity power point mounted in or on a wall inside a dwelling or other building.

wall-to-wall adj
kamerbreed
(of carpeting) That covers all of the floor of a room.

wallaby /ˈwɑləbi/ /ˈwɒləbi/ wallabies n
wallaby
Any of several species of marsupial; usually smaller and stockier than kangaroos

walled garden walled gardens n
omheinde tuin
A garden enclosed by walls for purposes of shelter or decoration.

wallet /ˈwɑlət/ /ˈwɒlɪt/ /ˈwɔlət/ wallets n
portefeuille portemonnee beurs
A small case, often flat and often made of leather, for keeping money (especially paper money), credit cards, etc.

walleye walleye walleyes n
divergent strabisme
(plural "walleyes") One or a pair of sideways-looking misaligned eyes.
Amerikaanse snoekbaars breedbekbaars
(plural "walleye" or "walleyes") A species of gamefish, Sander vitreus, native to the Northern U.S. and Canada with pale, reflective eyes.

walleyed /ˈwɔːlaɪd/ more walleyed most walleyed adj
met glasogen
Having eyes with a pale-coloured iris.
ogen met verschillende kleuren
Having eyes of different colours.
ogen met divergent strabisme
Suffering from exotropia.
uitpuilende ogen
(of fish) Having bulging eyes.

wallflower /ˈwɑl.ˌflaʊ.ɚ/ /ˈwɔl.ˌflaʊ.ɚ/ /ˈwɔːl.ˌflaʊ.ə/ wallflowers n
muurbloem steenraket
Any of several short-lived herbs or shrubs of the Erysimum genus with bright yellow to red flowers.

wallop /ˈwɑ.ləp/ /ˈwɒl.əp/ wallops n
knal
A heavy blow, punch.

wallow /ˈwɒ.ləʊ/ v
zwelgen
wentelen woelen
To roll oneself about in something dirty, for example in mud.
To move lazily or heavily in any medium.
woelen
(figurative) To immerse oneself in, to occupy oneself with, metaphorically.

wallpaper wallpapers n
behang behangpapier behangselpapier
(uncountable) Decorative paper-like material used to cover the inner walls of buildings.
bureaubladachtergrond wallpaper
(computing, countable, uncountable) An image or tiled pattern used as the background of a computer desktop.

wallpaper v
behangen
(transitive) To cover (a wall, a room, etc) with wallpaper.

wallpepper wallpeppers n
muurpeper
Sedum acre, a form of stonecrop.

walls have ears proverb
de muren hebben oren
There is a risk of being overheard, so be careful about what you say.

walnut /ˈwɑlnət/ /ˈwɑlˌnʌt/ /ˈwɔlnət/ /ˈwɔlˌnʌt/ /ˈwɔːlnʌt/ walnuts n
walnotenboom notenboom
A hardwood tree of the genus Juglans.
walnoot okkernoot
A nut of the walnut tree.
walnotenboom walnotenhout
Wood of the walnut tree.

walrus /ˈwɑl.ɹəs/ /ˈwɒl.ɹəs/ /ˈwɔl.ɹəs/ /ˈwɔːl.ɹəs/ walri walrii walrus walruses walrusses n
walrus
A large Arctic marine mammal related to seals and having long tusks, tough, wrinkled skin, and four flippers, Odobenus rosmarus.

wampum /ˈwɑmpəm/ /ˈwɒmpəm/ wampum wampums n
wampum
(uncountable) Small cylindrical beads made from polished shells (especially white ones) which have been strung together, formerly used by Native American peoples of eastern North America for various purposes including as jewellery and money, and for record-keeping; (countable, archaic) one such bead.

wan /wæn/ /wɑn/ /wɒn/ wanner wannest adj
bleek
Pale, sickly-looking.

wand /wɑnd/ /wɒnd/ wands n
roede staf
A hand-held narrow rod, usually used for pointing or instructing, or as a traditional emblem of authority.

wander /ˈwɑndɚ/ /ˈwɒndə/ /ˈwʊndə/ /ˈwʌndə/ v
zwerven rondtrekken vreemdgaan
dolen
(intransitive) To go somewhere indirectly or at varying speeds; to move in a curved path.
afdwalen
(intransitive) Of the mind, to lose focus or clarity of argument or attention.

wanderer /ˈwɑndəɹɚ/ /ˈwɒndəɹə/ wanderers n
wandelaar doler dwaler zwermer
One who wanders, who travels aimlessly.

wandering albatross wandering albatrosses n
grote albatros
A large seabird, Diomedea exulans, with a very large wingspread.

wandering spider wandering spiders n
kamspin
Any spider of the family Ctenidae, some of which have a reputation of being extremely aggressive.

wandering whistling duck wandering whistling ducks n
zwervende fluiteend
Dendrocygna arcuata, a species of whistling duck.

wanderlust /ˈwɑndɚˌlʌst/ /ˈwɒndəlʌst/ wanderlusts n
reiskoorts reislust zwerflust
A strong impulse or longing to travel.

wane /weɪn/ v
tanen
(intransitive) To progressively lose its splendor, value, ardor, power, intensity etc.; to decline.

waning moon waning moons n
afnemende maan wanende maan
A moon (usually the Moon, that is, Earth's moon) when it appears smaller each night as it progresses from a full moon to a new moon: a moon in any of the diminishing lunar phases.

wank /wæŋk/ v
rukken aftrekken masturberen
(transitive, slang, vulgar) To masturbate; to give a hand job to.

wanker /ˈwæŋkə(ɹ)/ wankers n
rukker
(derogatory) A person who masturbates.
nietsnut
An idiot, a stupid person.

wannabe /ˈwɒnəbi/ wannabes n
wannabe
(informal, derogatory, often, attributive) Someone who wishes to be someone or do something, but lacks the qualifications or talent; an overeager amateur; an aspirant.

want /wɐnt/ /wɑnt/ /wɒnt/ /wɔnt/ /wʌnt/ wants n
tekort
(countable, often, followed by of) Lack, absence, deficiency.

want /wɐnt/ /wɑnt/ /wɒnt/ /wɔnt/ /wʌnt/ v
willen begeren
(intransitive) To desire (to experience desire); to wish.

wanton /ˈwɑntən/ /ˈwɒntɒn/ /ˈwɒntən/ wantoner wantonest adj
onbeheerst onkuis
(archaic) Undisciplined, unruly; not able to be controlled.
losbandig wellustig
Lewd, immoral; sexually open, unchaste.
roekeloos
Capricious, reckless of morality, justice etc.; acting without regard for the law or the well-being of others; gratuitous.

wapinschaw /ˈwɑpɪnʃɔː/ wapinschaws n
wapenschouw
(Scotland, historical) An exhibition of weapons, according to the rank of the individual, by all persons bearing arms; formerly made at certain seasons in each district.

wapiti wapiti wapitis n
wapiti wapitihert
(US, Canada) The American elk (Cervus canadensis). It was formerly considered to be in the same species as the European red deer, which it somewhat exceeds in size.

war /wɑɹ/ /wɔɹ/ /wɔː/ wars n
oorlog krijg
(uncountable) Organized, large-scale, armed conflict between countries or between national, ethnic, or other sizeable groups, usually but not always involving active engagement of military forces.
(crime) A prolonged conflict between two groups of organized criminals, usually over organizational or territorial control.

war /wɑɹ/ /wɔɹ/ /wɔː/ v
oorlog voeren
(intransitive) To engage in conflict (may be followed by "with" to specify the foe).

war bride war brides n
oorlogsbruid
A woman who marries a man who is on active military duty in wartime; especially, a woman who marries a foreign soldier serving in her country and then emigrates to his.

war cemetery war cemeteries n
oorlogskerkhof
A cemetery reserved for the graves of (usually military) victims of warfare, including civil war.

war chest war chests n
oorlogskas
A fund to finance a war

war correspondent war correspondents n
oorlogscorrespondent oorlogsverslaggever

war crime /ˈwɔɹ ˌkɹaɪm/ /ˈwɔː kɹaɪm/ war crimes n
oorlogsmisdaad oorlogsmisdrijf
(criminal law, international law) A punishable offence under international law for violations of the laws of war by any person or persons, military or civilian.

war criminal war criminals n
oorlogsmisdadiger
A person guilty of one or more war crimes.

war economy war economies n
oorlogseconomie

war footing war footings n
op voet van oorlog
A state of preparedness for waging war.

war grave war graves n
oorlogskerkhof
A burial place, grave(s) for individual victim(s), soldiers and/or civilians, of warfare, including civil war.

war hammer war hammers n
krijgshamer strijdhamer
A medieval hammer-like weapon used in close combat.

war hero war heroes n
oorlogsheld

war memorial war memorials n
oorlogsmonument
A monument to commemorate the people who were killed in a particular war

war of aggression wars of aggression n
aanvalsoorlog
(international law) A military conflict waged without the justification of self-defense, usually for territorial gain and subjugation.

war of attrition wars of attrition n
uitputtingsoorlog
A prolonged war in which the warring sides try to defeat their opponents by wearing them out.

war of conquest wars of conquest n
veroveringsoorlog
A military conflict where one state, nation, or people conquers or attempts to conquer another; a conquering war.

war of independence wars of independence n
onafhankelijkheidsoorlog secessieoorlog
A civil war by which a rebellious party achieves its independence from a state or ruler.

war of nerves wars of nerves n
zenuwenoorlog zenuwoorlog
(idiomatic, by extension) A situation in which opposed parties refrain from direct conflict but maintain a tense, contentious relationship in which each uses annoyances or intimidating psychological tactics to attempt to dishearten and unnerve the other.

war orphan war orphans n
oorlogswees

war paint war paints n
oorlogsverf
Pigments ritually applied to the face and/or body (originally and still especially of a Native American warrior) prior to going into a battle.

war veteran war veterans n
oud-strijder
A person who has served in the armed forces during a war.

war widow war widows n
oorlogsweduwe
(by extension) A woman whose spouse has been killed in any conflict.

war zone war zones n
oorlogsgebied
A region where war is ongoing.

war-weary /ˈwɔɹ ˈwɪəɹi/ /ˈwɔː ˈwɪəɹi/ more war-weary most war-weary war-wearier war-weariest adj
oorlogsmoe
Weary or tired of war.
Tired from fighting in a war.

warbler /ˈwɔː(ɹ)blə(ɹ)/ warblers n
mangrovezanger grasmus
Any of various small passerine songbirds, especially of the family Sylviidae (Old World warblers) and Parulidae (New World warblers).

ward /wɔɹd/ /wɔːd/ wards n
pareren
(fencing) A guarding or defensive motion or position.
afdeling paviljoen
A part of a hospital, with beds, where patients reside.
bewaking blok van een gevangenis celblok
A section or subdivision of a prison.
bewaking gebied wijk
(Mormonism) A subdivision of the LDS Church, smaller than and part of a stake, but larger than a branch.
binnenplaats binnenhof binnenplein
An area of a castle, corresponding to a circuit of the walls.
district
An administrative division of a borough, city or council.
curandus
A person under guardianship.
pupil
A minor looked after by a guardian.
inkeping in sleutelbaard
The ridges on the inside of a lock, or the incisions on a key.

ward /wɔɹd/ /wɔːd/ v
bewaken
(transitive) To keep in safety, to watch over, to guard.
verdedigen
(transitive) To defend, to protect.
(intransitive) To act on the defensive with a weapon.
afweren verdedigen
(transitive) To fend off, to repel, to turn aside, as anything mischievous that approaches. (usually followed by off)

ward off v
afweren
(transitive) To parry, or turn aside.
voorkomen ontwijken
(transitive) To avert or prevent.

warden /ˈwɔɹdən/ /ˈwɔːdən/ wardens n
gevangenbewaarder
A chief administrative officer of a prison.
opzichter
An official charged with supervisory duties or with the enforcement of specific laws or regulations; such as a game warden or air-raid warden.

wardrobe /ˈwɔɹdɹoʊb/ /ˈwɔːdɹəʊb/ wardrobes n
garderobe
kledingkast kleerkast
A movable cupboard or cabinet designed for storing clothes, particularly as a large piece of bedroom furniture.

wardrobe malfunction wardrobe malfunctions n
garderobedefect
(euphemistic) An accidental instance of indecent exposure caused by a fault in someone's clothing (especially that of a performer) or by an error made while changing clothes.

warehouse /ˈwɛə(ɹ)haʊs/ warehouses n
pakhuis opslagplaats
A place for storing large amounts of products. In logistics, a place where products go to from the manufacturer before going to the retailer.

warehouse /ˈwɛə(ɹ)haʊs/ v
opslaan
(transitive) To store in a warehouse or similar.

warfare /ˈwɔɹfɛɹ/ /ˈwɔːfɛə/ warfares n
krijgsvoering oorlogvoering strijd
The waging of war or armed conflict against an enemy.
Military operations of some particular kind e.g. guerrilla warfare.

warhead warheads n
springkop
The part of a missile, projectile, torpedo, rocket, or other munition which contains either the nuclear or thermonuclear system, high explosive system, chemical or biological agents, or inert materials intended to inflict damage.

warlike /ˈwɔɹlaɪk/ /ˈwɔːlaɪk/ more warlike most warlike adj
oorlogszuchtig strijdlustig
Hostile and belligerent.
krijgshaftig strijdlustig
Martial, bellicose or militaristic.

warlock /ˈwɔɹ.lɑk/ /ˈwɔː.lɒk/ warlocks n
heksenmeester
A male magic-user; a male witch.

warlord /ˈwɔɹlɔɹd/ /ˈwɔːlɔːd/ warlords n
krijgsheer
A high military officer in a warlike nation.

warm /wɔɹm/ /wɔːm/ warmer warmest adj
warm
Of a somewhat high temperature.
Having a color in the part of the visible electromagnetic spectrum between red and yellow-green.

warm /wɔɹm/ /wɔːm/ v
opwarmen verwarmen warm houden warmlopen
(transitive) To make engaged or earnest; to interest; to engage; to excite ardor or zeal in; to enliven.

warm front warm fronts n
warmtefront
(meteorology) The trailing edge of a retreating mass of cold air.

warming warmings n
opwarming
A small rise in temperature.

warmonger /ˈwɔː.mʌŋ.ɡə(ɹ)/ warmongers n
oorlogshitser oorlogsstoker oorlogsstookster
(pejorative) Someone who advocates war; a militarist.

warn /wɔɹn/ /wɔːn/ v
waarschuwen verwittigen waarnen
(transitive) To make (someone) aware of (something impending); especially:
(transitive) To make (someone) aware of impending danger, evil, etc. [from 11th c.]

warning /ˈwɔɹnɪŋ/ /ˈwɔːnɪŋ/ interjection
opgelet! waarschuwing
Used to warn of danger in signs and notices.

warning /ˈwɔɹnɪŋ/ /ˈwɔːnɪŋ/ warnings n
waarschuwing verwittiging waarning
The action of the verb warn; an instance of warning someone.
waarschuwing waarning
Something spoken or written that is intended to warn.

warning shot warning shots n
waarschuwingsschot
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see A shot fired as a warning.

warning triangle warning triangles n
gevarendriehoek gevaarsdriehoek
(automotive) A triangle made of (usually) red reflective material, used to warn other road users of a broken-down vehicle.

warp /woːp/ /wɔɹp/ /wɔːp/ warps n
vervorming
(uncountable) The state, quality, or condition of being physically bent or twisted out of shape.
scheeftrekking
(countable) A mental or moral distortion, deviation, or aberration.
schering
(weaving) The threads that run lengthwise in a woven fabric; crossed by the woof or weft.

warp /woːp/ /wɔɹp/ /wɔːp/ v
verhalen
(transitive, nautical) To move a vessel by hauling on a line or cable that is fastened to an anchor or pier; (especially) to move a sailing ship through a restricted place such as a harbour.

warp and woof warps and woofs n
schering en inslag
The threads in a woven fabric, composed of the warp (threads running lengthwise) and woof (threads running crosswise) to create the texture of the fabric.

warp beam warp beams n
kettingboom
(textiles, weaving) The roller on which the warp is wound in a loom.

warrant /ˈwɑɹənt/ /ˈwɒɹənt/ /ˈwɔɹənt/ warrants n
dwangbevel
(law, countable) A judicial writ authorizing an officer to make a search, seizure, or arrest, or to execute a judgment.

warrant /ˈwɑɹənt/ /ˈwɒɹənt/ /ˈwɔɹənt/ v
garanderen
(transitive) To authorize; to give (someone) sanction or warrant (to do something).

warranted adj
verantwoord
Deserved, necessary, appropriate.

warranty /ˈwɒ.ɹən.ti/ /ˈwɔɹ.ən.ti/ warranties n
garantie
(countable, law) A legal agreement, either written or oral (an expressed warranty) or implied through the actions of the buyer and seller (an implied warranty), which states that the goods or property in question will be in exactly the same state as promised, such as in a sale of an item or piece of real estate.

warren /ˈwɒɹən/ /ˈwɔɹən/ warrens n
konijnenberg konijnenheuvel
The system of burrows where rabbits live.

warrior /ˈwoɹ.i.ɚ/ /ˈwoɹjɚ/ /ˈwɑɹ.i.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈwɑɹjə(ɹ)/ /ˈwɒɹ.i.ə(ɹ)/ warriors n
strijder strijdster
krijger
A person who is actively engaged in battle, conflict or warfare; a soldier or combatant.

warship /ˈwɔɹˌʃɪp/ /ˈwɔːˌʃɪp/ warships n
oorlogsschip krijgsschip oorlogsbodem oorlogsvaartuig
Any ship built or armed for naval combat.

wart /wɔɹt/ /wɔːt/ warts n
wrat
(pathology) A type of deformed growth occurring on the skin caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV).

warthog /-hɑɡ/ /ˈwɔɹtˌhɔɡ/ /ˈwɔːtˌhɒɡ/ warthogs n
knobbelzwijn wrattenzwijn
(zoology) A wild pig of the genus Phacochoerus, native to Africa.

wartime wartimes n
oorlogstijd
(often, attributive) A period during which a war is in progress in a particular place.

warts and all adj
in de staat waarin het zich bevindt wratten en al inbegrepen
(idiomatic, informal, often, hyphenated) Of or pertaining to a description or other depiction which reveals the full range of characteristics of a person or thing, including the shortcomings and imperfections.

wary /ˈwɛə.ɹi/ /ˈwɛɚ.i/ warier wariest adj
behoedzaam
Cautious of danger; carefully watching and guarding against deception, trickery, and dangers; suspiciously prudent

wash /wæʃ/ /wɑʃ/ /wɒʃ/ /wɔɹʃ/ /wɔʃ/ washes n
was
The process or an instance of washing or being washed by water or other liquid.

wash /wæʃ/ /wɑʃ/ /wɒʃ/ /wɔɹʃ/ /wɔʃ/ v
wassen afspoelen spoelen
To clean with water.
(transitive) To cover with water or any liquid; to wet; to fall on and moisten.
wegspoelen
(intransitive) To be wasted or worn away by the action of water, as by a running or overflowing stream, or by the dashing of the sea; said of road, a beach, etc.

wash up v
zich opfrissen zich wassen
(US, intransitive) To wash one's hands and/or face, often around mealtimes.

washbasin washbasins n
wastafel wasbak waskom
A basin used for washing, (now) particularly a permanently installed sink, fitted with a water supply and a drain, for washing the hands and face.

washboard washboards n
wasbord zetbord
(nautical) A board fastened along a ship's gunwale to prevent splashing; a splashboard.

washcloth /ˈwɒʃklɒθ/ /ˈwɔʃklɔθ/ washcloths n
washandje washand waslap
A small cloth used to wash the face and body.

washer /ˈwɑʃɚ/ /ˈwɒʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈwɔʃɚ/ washers n
wasmachine vaatwasser
Something that washes; especially an appliance such as a washing machine or dishwasher.
ring leertje schijf
A flat annulus, placed beneath a nut or at some joint, to distribute pressure, alleviate friction, provide directionally differentiated friction (e.g. making the nut turn counter-clockwise only with difficulty), or prevent leakage.
wasserettejuffrouw
A person who washes (especially clothes) for a living; a washerman or washerwoman.

washing machine washing machines n
wasmachine
A machine, usually automatic, that washes clothes, etc.

washing mitt washing mitts n
washandje washand
A mitt-shaped piece of terrycloth used for personal hygiene.

washing powder washing powders n
wasmiddel
A powder used in washing clothes, etc.; a detergent.

washing-up n
afwas
(British) The act of washing dishes etc; dishwashing.

washing-up liquid washing-up liquids n
afwasmiddel
(British) A form of liquid soap used to wash dishes by hand.

washrag washrags n
washandje
(Southern US) A square piece of cloth for washing the face and body.

washstand washstands n
wastafel
(furniture) A table containing a basin and a pitcher of water for washing.

wasp /waps/ /wæsp/ /wɑsp/ /wɒsp/ wasps n
wesp
Any of many types of stinging flying insect resembling a hornet.

wasp spider wasp spiders n
wespspin
An orb-weaver spider, Argiope bruennichi, that has striking yellow and black markings on its abdomen.

wasp waist wasp waists n
wespentaille
a very slim waist resembling that of a wasp, especially one attained by tightlacing (corseting)

waste /weɪst/ more waste most waste adj
braakliggend woest
Barren; desert; empty.
overtollig
Rejected as being defective; eliminated as being worthless; produced in excess.

waste /weɪst/ wastes n
afval rommel vuil
Excess of material, useless by-products, or damaged, unsaleable products; garbage; rubbish.
woestenij
A wasteland; an uninhabited desolate region; a wilderness or desert.
verkwisting verspilling
The action or progress of wasting; extravagant consumption or ineffectual use.
verval wegkwijning
Gradual loss or decay.

waste /weɪst/ v
verspillen verkwisten verwoesten doen wegkwijnen koud maken verdoen
(transitive) To wear away by degrees; to impair gradually; to deteriorate; to diminish by constant loss; to use up; to consume; to spend; to wear out.

waste away v
wegkwijnen
(idiomatic) To lose energy and/or become weak and feeble.

waste of time wastes of time n
tijdverspilling
A pointless or unproductive task.

waste product waste products n
afvalstof
An unwanted material produced during some manufacturing process, especially radioactive material from nuclear reactors.

waste sorting waste sortings n
afvalscheiding
Process by which waste is separated into different elements

waste time v
tijd verspillen
To allow time to elapse in an unproductive manner.

wasteful /ˈweɪstfəl/ more wasteful most wasteful adj
verkwistend verspillend
Inclined to waste or squander money or resources.

wasteland /ˈweɪs(t)ˌland/ /ˈweɪs(t)ˌlænd/ /ˈweɪs(t)ˌlənd/ /ˈwæes(t)ˌlɘnd/ /ˈwæes(t)ˌlɛnd/ wastelands n
woestenij
A place with no remaining resources; a desert.

wastepaper wastepapers n
oudpapier
unwanted paper that has been discarded

waster /ˈweɪstə/ wasters n
verkwister
Someone or something that wastes; someone who squanders or spends extravagantly.

watch /ˈwɑt͡ʃ/ /ˈwɒt͡ʃ/ /ˈwɔt͡ʃ/ watches n
horloge
A portable or wearable timepiece.
wacht
A particular time period when guarding is kept.
A person or group of people who guard.

watch /ˈwɑt͡ʃ/ /ˈwɒt͡ʃ/ /ˈwɔt͡ʃ/ v
kijken
(ambitransitive) To look at, see, or view for a period of time.
opletten uitkijken
(transitive) To be wary or cautious of.
bekijken kijken naar opletten uitkijken zorgen voor
(transitive) To attend to dangers to or regarding.

watch out v
oppassen
(idiomatic) To be aware or conscious; to look closely or carefully; to use caution. Often used in the imperative.

watch over v
bewaken behoeden bewaren
(idiomatic) To guard and protect.

watcher /ˈwɑ.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈwɒt͡ʃ.ə/ /ˈwɔt͡ʃ.ə/ watchers n
wachter
(chiefly, historical, Judaism, Christianity) A kind of angel appointed to watch over the human realm, in particular one of those who became fallen angels and begot the Nephilim.

watchful /ˈwɒt͡ʃ.fəl/ /ˈwɔt͡ʃ.fəl/ more watchful most watchful adj
waakzaam
Fully observant, vigilant, or aware.

watchlist /ˈwɒt͡ʃˌlɪst/ /ˈwɔt͡ʃˌlɪst/ watchlists n
observatielijst
A list of people or things that are to receive special attention or monitoring.

watchmaker /ˈwɔtʃˌmeɪkə/ watchmakers n
horlogemaker klokkenmaker uurwerkmaker
A person who makes and/or maintains watches.

watchtower watchtowers n
wachttoren
An observation tower in which a lookout keeps watch over prisoners, or looks out for fires, etc.

water /ˈwoːtə/ /ˈwætəɹ/ /ˈwɑtəɹ/ /ˈwɒtə/ /ˈwɒtəɹ/ /ˈwɔtər/ /ˈwɔtəɹ/ /ˈwɔɹtəɹ/ /ˈwɔːtə/ /ˈwɔːtəɹ/ /ˈwʊtəɹ/ [wɔːʔəɹ] [ˈwatə] [ˈwaɾɚ] [ˈwaːʈər(ɯ)] [ˈwoʊʔə] [ˈwoːtə] [ˈwoːɾə] [ˈwoːʔɐ] [ˈwoːʔə] [ˈwɑɾɚ] [ˈwɒːθ̠ɚ] [ˈwɔoɾɐ] [ˈwɔtər] [ˈwɔəɾə] [ˈwɔəɾɚ] [ˈwɔɹɾɚ] [ˈwɔɾɚ] [ˈwɔʈə(r)] [ˈwʊɾɚ] [ˈʋaːʈər(ɯ)] [ˈʋɔʈə(r)] waters n
water
(uncountable, in particular) The liquid form of this substance: liquid H2O.
(alchemy, philosophy) The aforementioned liquid, considered one of the Classical elements or basic elements of alchemy.
Urine. [from 15th c.]
watertje water
(countable) A serving of liquid water.
wateren water
(poetic, archaic, or, dialectal) A body of water, almost always a river, sometimes a lake or reservoir, especially in the names given to such bodies.
bronwater plat water spawater
(countable, often, in the plural) Spa water.

water /ˈwoːtə/ /ˈwætəɹ/ /ˈwɑtəɹ/ /ˈwɒtə/ /ˈwɒtəɹ/ /ˈwɔtər/ /ˈwɔtəɹ/ /ˈwɔɹtəɹ/ /ˈwɔːtə/ /ˈwɔːtəɹ/ /ˈwʊtəɹ/ [wɔːʔəɹ] [ˈwatə] [ˈwaɾɚ] [ˈwaːʈər(ɯ)] [ˈwoʊʔə] [ˈwoːtə] [ˈwoːɾə] [ˈwoːʔɐ] [ˈwoːʔə] [ˈwɑɾɚ] [ˈwɒːθ̠ɚ] [ˈwɔoɾɐ] [ˈwɔtər] [ˈwɔəɾə] [ˈwɔəɾɚ] [ˈwɔɹɾɚ] [ˈwɔɾɚ] [ˈwɔʈə(r)] [ˈwʊɾɚ] [ˈʋaːʈər(ɯ)] [ˈʋɔʈə(r)] v
begieten sproeien water geven wateren
(transitive) To pour water into the soil surrounding (plants).
wateren plassen water geven
(transitive) To wet or supply with water; to moisten; to overflow with water; to irrigate.

water bear water bears n
beerdiertje
(zoology) A member of the animal phylum Tardigrada.

water buffalo /ˈwɑtɚˌbʌfəloʊ/ [ˈwɑɾɚˌbʌfəloʊ] water buffalo water buffaloes water buffalos n
waterbuffel karbouw
A large ungulate, widely used as a domestic animal in Asia, South America. North Africa and Europe: Bubalus bubalis.

water butt water butts n
regenton
An open-ended barrel used to contain rainwater; a rain barrel

water cannon water cannon water cannons n
waterkanon waterwerper brandspuit
A device that shoots a large amount of water at high pressure through a hose-like tube.

water clock water clocks n
wateruuwerk
(chiefly, _, historical) A device for measuring time using water, typically by measuring water flowing in or out of a basin of known size at a known rate.

water cycle water cycles n
waterkringloop
The natural cycle of evaporation of water from the oceans etc, and subsequent condensation and precipitation as rain and snow

water dog water dogs n
waterhond
A retriever type of gun dog bred to flush and retrieve game from water.

water down v
aanlengen
To dilute; to add water to.
verwateren
(idiomatic) To simplify or oversimplify; to make easier; to make less difficult.

water dropwort water dropworts n
torkruid
Any of genus Oenanthe, plants in the family Apiaceae that grows in moist soils or in water, one species of which (Oenanthe javanica) is used in cuisines throughout eastern Asia, others of which are extremely poisonous.

water flea water fleas n
watervlo
Any of various aquatic crustacea of the order Diplostraca, characterised by their jumping or jerky mode of swimming.

water fountain water fountains n
drinkfontein
A mechanical device designed to dispense small quantities of drinking water, usually in a public place such as a school or office.

water lily water lilies n
waterlelie
Any of various members of the Nymphaeaceae family that are tuberous plants, rooted in soil with leaves (lily pads) and flowers floating on the water surface.

water mint water mints n
watermunt
A herb in the mint family, Mentha aquatica.

water parsnip water parsnips n
merk
Any plant of the genus Sium, as the skirret.

water pipit water pipits n
waterpieper
A small passerine bird, Anthus spinoletta.

water pollution n
watervervuiling
Contamination of water, especially surface water, by sewage effluent, fertilizer runoff, industrial chemical discharge, etc.

water polo n
waterpolo
A water sport consisting of two teams of swimmers who have to throw the ball into the opponent's goal.

water polo player n
waterpolospeler waterpoloster waterpoloër
(translation hub) A player of water polo

water power water powers n
waterkracht
(uncountable) Mechanical or electrical energy derived from running or falling water; originally obtained from a waterwheel immersed in a stream; modern hydroelectric power is obtained from turbines fed from reservoirs.

water pox n
waterpokken
(medicine, dated) A common childhood disease caused by virus; chickenpox, varicella.

water rail water rails n
waterral
a small wetland bird (Rallus aquaticus) of the family Rallidae that breeds in marshes and reedbeds across Europe and Asia.

water rat water rats n
waterrat zwemrat
(slang) A person fond of water sports.

water shortage water shortages n
watertekort

water ski water skis n
waterski
A broad ski used for water skiing.

water ski v
waterskiën
(intransitive) To ride on water skis.

water softener water softeners n
waterverzachter
A device which reduces the calcium and magnesium concentration of hard water by passing it through an ion exchange resin.

water soldier water soldiers n
krabbenscheer
Any of the species Stratiotes aloides, sole species of the genus Stratiotes of aquatic plants.

water spinach n
dagoeblad kangkoeng waterspinazie
Ipomoea aquatica, a green leafy vegetable used as a food in several cuisines of East and Southeast Asia

water table water tables n
freatisch vlak grondwaterstand
(geology) The level, underground, below which the ground is saturated with water.

water tap water taps n
kraan
A spout connected to a socket to provide water from the main water supply.

water tower water towers n
watertoren
A large tank of water, in an elevated position, acting as a local reservoir; water is pumped into the tank and fed by gravity to the consumers.

water turbine water turbines n
hydraulische turbine
A device that converts the energy of moving water, usually at a dam into rotary motion, usually used to make electricity.

water under the bridge n
gedane zaken maken geen keer
(idiomatic) Something in the past that cannot be controlled or undone, but must be accepted, forgiven, or forgotten.

water vapor water vapors n
waterdamp
Water in a gaseous state, especially when diffused in the atmosphere.

water vole water voles n
waterrat woelrat
Any of three Old World vole species: the European water vole (Arvicola amphibius, formerly Arvicola terrestris), the montane water vole (Arvicola scherman), or the southwestern water vole (Arvicola sapidus).

water wheel water wheels n
waterrad
A wheel, propelled by running or falling water, used to power machinery.

water-soluble adj
wateroplosbaar
Dissolving easily in water.

waterbed waterbeds n
waterbed
A bed with a tough plastic mattress filled with water.

waterbird waterbirds n
watervogel
Any bird that inhabits a freshwater environment.

waterbomber waterbombers n
blusvliegtuig

watercolour /ˈwɔ.tɜˌkʌ.lɜ/ watercolours n
waterverf aquarel
(countable) A water-soluble pigment.
aquarel
(countable) A painting made by using such pigment.
(uncountable) This kind of painting as a genre.

watercourse watercourses n
loop waterloop
Any channel, either natural or artificial, through which water flows.

watercress /ˈwɔtəɹkɹɛs/ /ˈwɔːtəkɹɛs/ watercresses n
witte waterkers
A perennial European herb, Nasturtium officinale, that grows in freshwater streams; used in salads and as a garnish.
slanke waterkers
A similar plant, Nasturtium microphyllum.

waterfall /ˈwɑtɚfɑl/ /ˈwɔtɚfɔl/ /ˈwɔːtəfɔːl/ waterfalls n
waterval
(figuratively) A waterfall-like outpouring of liquid, smoke, etc.

waterfowl waterfowl waterfowls n
watervogels
Any of the birds, such as ducks, geese and swans, that spend most of their non-flying time on water; especially those of the family Anatidae.

watering can watering cans n
gieter
A utensil for watering plants, consisting of a container with a handle and long spout, the spout sometimes being fitted with a perforated nozzle.

waterleaf waterleafs waterleaves n
postelein
A tropical plant (Talinum fruticosum), the leaves of which are eaten as a vegetable.

waterline waterlines n
waterlijn
(nautical) A line formed by the surface of the water on the hull of a ship when she is afloat; any of a series of short lines marked on the hull to show where the waterline would be under different loadings.

watermark /ˈwɔːtəmɑːk/ watermarks n
watermerk
A translucent design impressed on the surface of paper and visible when the paper is held to the light.

watermelon /ˈwɑtɚˌmɛlən/ /ˈwɔtɚˌmɛlən/ /ˈwɔːtəˌmɛlən/ watermelons n
watermeloen
A plant of the species Citrullus lanatus, bearing a melon-like fruit.

watermill watermills n
watermolen
A mill powered by water.

waterscape waterscapes n
waterzicht
An aquatic landscape; a view or site prominently involving water.

watershed /ˈwɔtɚʃɛd/ /ˈwɔːtəʃɛd/ watersheds n
waterscheiding
(hydrology, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand) The topographical boundary dividing two adjacent catchment basins, such as a ridge or a crest.
keerpunt
(figurative) A critical point marking a change in course or development.

waterskin waterskins n
lapzak
A container for water made of skin.

watersport watersports n
watersport
Any sport played on or in water; such as swimming or water skiing.

waterspout waterspouts n
waterhoos
A whirlwind that forms over water, not associated with a mesocyclone of a thunderstorm (contrary to a true tornado).
waterspuwer
A channel through which water is discharged, especially from the gutters of a roof.

watertight /ˈwɑː.tɚ.taɪt/ /ˈwɔː.tə.taɪt/ /ˈwɔː.tɚ.taɪt/ more watertight most watertight adj
waterdicht
So tightly made that water cannot enter or escape.

waterway waterways n
vaarwater vaarweg waterweg
A body of water, such as a river, channel or canal, that is navigable.

waterworks /ˈwɔtɚˌwɚks/ /ˈwɔːtəˌwəːks/ [-ɾɚ-] waterworks n
waterleiding
The water supply system of a district, town, city, or other place, including reservoirs, pipes, and pumps.

watery /ˈwɑtəɹi/ /ˈwɔtəɹi/ /ˈwɔːtəɹi/ /ˈwɔːtɹi/ waterier wateriest adj
waterig
Wet, soggy or soaked with water.

waterzooi /ˈvɑ.tɚˌzɔɪ/ /ˈvɑː.tə.zɔɪ/ n
waterzooi
A type of Flemish stew, traditionally made with fish.

watt /wɑt/ /wɒt/ watts n
watt
In the International System of Units, the derived unit of power; the power of a system in which one joule of energy is transferred per second. Symbol: W

wattle /ˈwɑtl̩/ /ˈwɒtl̩/ [ˈwɑ.ɾl̩] wattles n
vlechtwerk
A construction of branches and twigs woven together to form a wall, barrier, fence, or roof.
lel
A wrinkled fold of skin, sometimes brightly coloured, hanging from the neck of birds (such as chicken and turkey) and some lizards.
kwab
Loose hanging skin in the neck of a person.

wattle and daub n
leemvlechtwerk
A structure of interwoven branches and twigs plastered with mud, clay or dung, used in the construction of dwellings, especially as infill in a half-timbered wall

wattled crane wattled cranes n
lelkraanvogel
Grus carunculata, a bird of the crane (Gruidae) family

wattled jacana wattled jacanas n
leljacana
Jacana jacana, a wader in the family Jacanidae.

waulkmill waulkmills n
walkmolen
A mill for waulking or fulling cloth.

wave /weɪv/ waves n
golf baar
A moving disturbance in the level of a body of liquid; an undulation.
golf
(physics) A moving disturbance in the energy level of a field.
A shape that alternatingly curves in opposite directions.
Any of a number of species of moths in the geometrid subfamily Sterrhinae, which have wavy markings on the wings.
wave golf
(usually "the wave") A group activity in a crowd imitating a wave going through water, where people in successive parts of the crowd stand and stretch upward, then sit.

wave /weɪv/ v
wapperen zwaaien zwenken
(intransitive) To move back and forth repeatedly and somewhat loosely.
(transitive) To cause to move back and forth repeatedly.
wuiven zwaaien
(transitive, metonymic) To call attention to, or give a direction or command to, by a waving motion, as of the hand; to signify by waving; to beckon; to signal; to indicate.

wave pool wave pools n
golfslagbad
A swimming pool in which there are artificially generated, reasonably large waves, similar to the ocean's.

wavefunction /ˈweɪv.fʌŋ(k).ʃən/ wavefunctions n
golffunctie
(physics) A mathematical function that describes the propagation of the quantum mechanical wave associated with a particle (or system of particles), related to the probability of finding the particle in a particular region of space.

waveguide waveguides n
golfgeleider golfpijp
A structure which guides waves, such as electromagnetic waves, light, or sound waves.

wavelength /ˈweɪvlɛŋ(k)θ/ /ˈweɪvˌlɛŋ(k)θ/ wavelengths n
golflengte
(physics) The length of a single cycle of a wave, as measured by the distance between one peak or trough of a wave and the next; it is often designated in physics as λ, and corresponds to the velocity of the wave divided by its frequency.

waver /ˈweɪ.və(ɹ)/ /ˈweɪ.vɚ/ wavers n
wuiver zwaaier
Someone who waves, enjoys waving, etc.

waver /ˈweɪ.və(ɹ)/ /ˈweɪ.vɚ/ v
wiegen wuiven zwaaien
(intransitive) To sway back and forth; to totter or reel.
flikkeren flitsen
(intransitive) To flicker, glimmer, quiver, as a weak light.
schommelen variëren
(intransitive) To fluctuate or vary, as commodity prices or a poorly sustained musical pitch.
beven schudden
(intransitive) To shake or tremble, as the hands or voice.
wankelen
(intransitive) To falter; become unsteady; begin to fail or give way.
schommelen twijfelen variëren weifelen
(intransitive) To be indecisive between choices; to feel or show doubt or indecision; to vacillate.

wax /wæks/ /wɛks/ adj
wassen was
Made of wax.

wax /wæks/ /wɛks/ waxes n
aanwassen wassen
(rare) The process of growing.
was
Any oily, water-resistant, solid or semisolid substance; normally long-chain hydrocarbons, alcohols or esters.
Any preparation containing wax, used as a polish.

wax /wæks/ /wɛks/ v
met was insmeren was aanbrengen wassen
(transitive) To apply wax to (something, such as a shoe, a floor, a car, or an apple), usually to make it shiny.
groeien toenemen wassen
(intransitive, literary) To greaten.
waxen
(transitive) To remove hair at the roots from (a part of the body) by coating the skin with a film of wax that is then pulled away sharply.
worden
(intransitive, copulative, literary) To increasingly assume the specified characteristic.
wassen
(intransitive, of the moon) To appear larger each night as a progression from a new moon to a full moon.

waxing moon waxing moons n
wassende maan
A moon (usually the Moon, that is, Earth's moon) when it appears larger each night as it progresses from a new moon to a full moon: a moon in any of the increasing lunar phases.

way /weɪ/ ways n
weg
A road, a direction, a (physical or conceptual) path from one place to another.
manier
A method or manner of doing something; a mannerism.

way of life ways of life n
leefwijze
A style of living that reflects the attitudes of a person or group; a lifestyle.

way off adj
ernaast zitten
very wrong, not even close

way too adv
veel te
All too, much too; to a degree that is very excessive.

waybill waybills n
vrachtbrief
A document that lists the final destination (and other details) of each part of a cargo.

wayfarer /ˈweɪˌfɛəɹ.ə(ɹ)/ wayfarers n
reiziger
A traveller, especially one on foot.

waylay /ˈweɪleɪ/ /ˌweɪˈleɪ/ v
belagen opwachten
(transitive) To lie in wait for and attack from ambush.
onderscheppen
(transitive) To accost or intercept unexpectedly.

waypoint waypoints n
routepunt tussenpunt waypoint wegpunt
Any mapped reference point on a route that can be easily identified.

wayward /ˈweɪwə(ɹ)d/ more wayward most wayward adj
eigenzinnig
Given to wilful, perverse deviation from the expected norm; tending to stray.

we /wi/ /wiː/ pronoun
wij we
(personal) The speakers/writers, or the speaker/writer and at least one other person (not the person being addressed). (This is the exclusive we.)

weak /wiːk/ weaker weakest adj
zwak slap
Lacking in force (usually strength) or ability.
flauw
Dilute, lacking in taste or potency.
zwak
(Germanic languages, of verbs) Regular in inflection, lacking vowel changes and having a past tense with -d- or -t-.
(grammar) Displaying a particular kind of inflection, including:

weak spot weak spots n
zwakke plek
A location where the defenses are weak or the vulnerability is great.

weak verb weak verbs n
zwak werkwoord
(grammar) One of a class of Germanic verbs which use a dental affix appended to the stem to indicate tense; a Germanic weak verb.

weaken /ˈwikən/ v
verzwakken
(transitive) To make weaker or less strong.
(intransitive) To become weaker or less strong.

weaker sex n
zwakke geslacht
(now, _, offensive) Women; the female gender.

weakest link weakest links n
zwakste schakel
The part of a system that is most likely to fail or cause problems.

weakling /ˈwiːklɪŋɡ/ /ˈwiːkˈlɪŋɡ/ weaklings n
zwakkeling
A person of weak or even sickly physical constitution

weakness /ˈwiːk.nəs/ weaknesses n
zwakte
(uncountable) The condition of being weak.
zwak
(countable) A special fondness or desire.

weal /wil/ /wiːl/ weals n
striem
A raised, longitudinal wound, usually purple, on the surface of flesh caused by a stroke of a rod or whip; a welt.

wealth /wɛlθ/ [wɛl̪θ] wealths n
rijkdom vermogen
(uncountable, economics) Riches; a great amount of valuable assets or material possessions.
rijkdom weelde
(countable) A great amount; an abundance or plenty.

wealth tax wealth taxes n
vermogensbelasting

wean /wiːn/ v
spenen afnemen ontwennen
(transitive) To cease giving breast milk to an offspring; to accustom and reconcile (a child or young animal) to a want or deprivation of mother's milk; to take from the breast or udder.

weapon /ˈwiːp.ən/ /ˈwɛp.ən/ weapons n
wapen
An instrument of attack or defense in combat or hunting, e.g. most guns, missiles, or swords; arm.
An instrument or other means of harming or exerting control over another.

weapon of mass destruction weapons of mass destruction n
massavernietigingswapen
Any human-made weapon causing indiscriminate large-scale death or destruction, especially a biological weapon, chemical weapon, nuclear weapon or radiological weapon.

wear /wɛ(ə)ɹ/ /wɛə(ɹ)/ [wɛɚ] [wɛɹ] n
kleding kledij
(in combination) Clothing.
slijtage sleet
Damage to the appearance and/or strength of an item caused by use over time.

wear /wɛ(ə)ɹ/ /wɛə(ɹ)/ [wɛɚ] [wɛɹ] v
uitputten vermoeien
To eat away at, erode, diminish, or consume gradually; to cause a gradual deterioration in; to produce (some change) through attrition, exposure, or constant use.
dragen aanhebben
(nautical) To bring (a sailing vessel) onto the other tack by bringing the wind around the stern (as opposed to tacking when the wind is brought around the bow); to come round on another tack by turning away from the wind. Also written "ware". Past: weared, or wore/worn.

wear down v
verslijten
To cause (someone) physical or mental fatigue.

wear one's heart on one's sleeve v
het hart op de tong hebben
(idiomatic) To be very transparent, open, or forthright about one's emotions.

wear out v
verslijten
To cause (something) to become damaged, useless, or ineffective through continued use, especially hard, heavy, or careless use.
(intransitive) To deteriorate or become unusable or ineffective due to continued use, exposure, or strain.
uitputten vermoeien
To exhaust; to cause or contribute to another's exhaustion, fatigue, or weariness, as by continued strain or exertion.

wear rose-colored glasses v
kijken met een rose bril
(idiomatic) To see the positive in things while being oblivious to the negative.

wear the trousers v
de broek aanhebben
(British, idiom) (typically of a woman) To be the dominant partner in a relationship.

wearer wearers n
draagster drager
One who wears.

weary /ˈwiːɹi/ /ˈwɪəɹi/ wearier weariest adj
vermoeid uitgeput
Having the strength exhausted by toil or exertion; tired; fatigued.
uitputtend vermoeiend
Causing weariness; tiresome.

weary /ˈwiːɹi/ /ˈwɪəɹi/ v
vermoeien uitputten
To make or to become weary.

weasel /ˈwizl̩/ /ˈwizəl/ /ˈwiːz(ə)l/ weasels n
wezel
The least weasel, Mustela nivalis.
Any of the carnivorous mammals of the genus Mustela, having a slender body, a long tail and usually a light brown upper coat and light-coloured belly.

weasel word weasel words n
vaagtaal wezelwoord
(pejorative) A word used to hedge a statement, for example to make it vague, equivocal, or misleading.

weather /ˈwɛð.ə/ /ˈwɛð.ɚ/ weathers n
weer
The short term state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place, including the temperature, relative humidity, cloud cover, precipitation, wind, etc.
Unpleasant or destructive atmospheric conditions, and their effects.

weather /ˈwɛð.ə/ /ˈwɛð.ɚ/ v
verweren
To break down, of rocks and other materials, under the effects of exposure to rain, sunlight, temperature, and air.
doorstaan
(nautical) To endure or survive an event or action without undue damage.

weather balloon weather balloons n
weerballon
(meteorology) a balloon that carries meteorological instruments aloft in order to measure, record and return data concerning atmospheric pressure, temperature and humidity

weather forecast weather forecasts n
weersvoorspelling weersverwachting
(meteorology) A prediction of future weather, often for a specific locality, in a newspaper or on the radio or television.

weather forecasting n
weersvoorspelling
(meteorology) The science of using meteorology to predict future weather.

weather map weather maps n
weerkaart
a map that shows the analysis of meteorological quantities at various levels of the atmosphere

weather report weather reports n
weerbericht
(meteorology) A description, especially one prepared by a governmental or other authority, of past and/or present and/or forecasted meteorological conditions for a particular geographical area.

weather satellite weather satellites n
Weersatelliet
(meteorology) A type of satellite that is primarily used to monitor the weather and climate of the Earth.

weather station weather stations n
weerstation
A piece of equipment that collects and transmits meteorological information, and can make weather forecasts

weather vane weather vanes n
windwijzer windvaan
A mechanical device rotating around one axis and attached to an elevated object such as a roof for showing the direction of the wind.

weathercock weathercocks n
windhaan weerhaan
A weather vane, sometimes in the form of a cockerel.

weathering weatherings n
verwering
(geology) Mechanical or chemical breaking down of rocks in situ by weather or other causes.

weatherman weathermen n
weerman weerpresentator
A person, especially a male one, who reports the weather conditions or forecasts.

weatherwoman weatherwomen n
weerpresentatrice weervrouw
A female weather broadcaster.

weave /wiːv/ weaves n
weefsel
A type or way of weaving.

weave /wiːv/ v
weven
To form something by passing lengths or strands of material over and under one another.
To spin a cocoon or a web.

weaver /ˈwi.vɚ/ /ˈwiː.və(ɹ)/ weavers n
wever weefster
A person who weaves; especially, one who weaves cloth for a living.

weaving /ˈwiːvɪŋ/ weavings n
weven
(uncountable) The process of making woven material on a loom.

web /wɛb/ pn
web net
the World Wide Web.

web address web addresses n
webadres
Uniform Resource Locator, URL

web browser /wɛb.bɹaʊ.zə(ɹ)/ web browsers n
bladeraar webbrowser bladerprogramma
(Internet) A computer program used to navigate the World Wide Web, chiefly by viewing web pages and following hyperlinks.

web design n
webdesign
The trade of a web designer; the creation of web pages, especially in terms of layout and presentation rather than functionality.

web hosting n
webhosting
The service of hosting a web site on the Internet, making it viewable by other users.

web page web pages n
webpagina
A single hypertext document (transmitted as HTML) on the World Wide Web, often hyperlinked to others, and intended to be viewed with a web browser.

web server web servers n
webserver
(software) software that delivers Web pages and other documents to browsers using the HTTP protocol.
(computer hardware) the computer on which such software runs.

webcam /ˈwɛbˌkæm/ webcams n
webcam cam
(computing, photography) A video camera whose output may be viewed in real time over a computer network, originally the World Wide Web.

webcap webcaps n
gordijnzwam
(mushroom) A mushroom of the agaric genus Cortinarius, many of which are highly poisonous.

webmaster webmasters n
webmaster
A person responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining a website or websites.

website /ˈwɛbˌsaɪt/ websites n
website webstek site
(Internet) A collection of interlinked web pages on the World Wide Web that are typically accessible from the same base URL and reside on the same server.

websurfer websurfers n
websurfer
Someone who surfs the World Wide Web.

wed /ˈwɛd/ v
trouwen

wedding /ˈwɛdɪŋ/ weddings n
bruiloft hoogtijd huwelijksplechtigheid trouw
Marriage ceremony; ritual officially celebrating the beginning of a marriage.

wedding cake wedding cakes n
bruidstaart bruiloftstaart
A decorated cake, often in several tiers and with a model bride and groom, that is cut by the couple as part of a wedding ceremony and distributed to the guests.

wedding day wedding days n
bruiloftsdag huwelijksdag trouwdag

wedding dress wedding dresses n
trouwjurk
The dress worn by a bride during a wedding ceremony, in Western culture traditionally white with a long train.

wedding night /ˈwɛdɪŋ naɪt/ wedding nights n
huwelijksnacht
First night of a married couple in the conjugal bed.

wedding party wedding parties n
suite
The bride and groom as well as the bridesmaids and groomsmen at a wedding.

wedding ring wedding rings n
trouwring
(jewelry) One of a pair or rings exchanged by spouses in a wedding ceremony, and afterwards worn by them, symbolizing continuous fidelity.

wedge /wɛd͡ʒ/ wedges n
wig spie
One of the simple machines; a piece of material, such as metal or wood, thick at one edge and tapered to a thin edge at the other for insertion in a narrow crevice, used for splitting, tightening, securing, or levering.
vendel
(archaic) A flank of cavalry acting to split some portion of an opposing army, charging in an inverted V formation.
A group of geese, swans, or other birds when they are in flight in a V formation.

wedge product wedge products n
uitproduct
(algebra) A way of representing an exterior product using a wedge symbol: \wedge.

wedgewise adv
wigsgewijs
In the manner of a wedge.

wee /wiː/ weer weest adj
klein petieterig pietepeuterig
(Scotland, Ireland, North England, NZ, Ottawa Valley) Small, little.

wee /wiː/ wees n
plas pis urine

wee /wiː/ v
pipi pissen plassen urineren wateren

wee-wee wee-wees n
piemel plasser poenie

weed /wiːd/ weeds n
onkruid wiet
(countable) Any plant unwanted at the place where and at the time when it is growing.
lijngewaad
(archaic) Clothing collectively; clothes, dress.
wiet
A drug or the like made from the leaves of a plant.
zwakkeling
(countable, British, informal) A puny person; one who has little physical strength.

weed /wiːd/ v
wieden
To remove unwanted vegetation from a cultivated area (especially grass).

weedkiller weedkillers n
onkruidverdelger onkruidverdelgingsmiddel
A chemical agent that destroys unwanted plants (weeds) but not wanted ones (crops etc).

week /wik/ /wiːk/ weeks n
week
A period of seven days beginning with Sunday or Monday.
A subdivision of the month into longer periods of work days punctuated by shorter weekend periods of days for markets, rest, or religious observation such as a sabbath.

weekday /ˈwiːkdeɪ/ weekdays n
werkdag weekdag
Any individual day of the week, except those which form the weekend or the single weekly day off; that is:

weekend /wiːˈkɛnd/ /ˈwiˌkɛnd/ /ˈwiːˌkend/ /ˈwiːˌkɛnd/ weekends n
weekeinde weekend
The break in the working week, usually two days including the traditional holy or sabbath day. Thus in western countries, Saturday and Sunday.

weekly /wiːk.li/ adj
wekelijks wekelijkse
Of or relating to a week.
Happening once a week, or every week.

weekly /wiːk.li/ adv
elke week wekelijks eenmaal per week
Once every week.
elke week wekelijks
Every week.

weekly /wiːk.li/ weeklies n
weekblad
A publication that is published once a week.

weep /wiːp/ v
huilen wenen schreien
To cry; to shed tears, especially when accompanied with sobbing or other difficulty speaking, as an expression of emotion such as sadness or joy.

weeping willow weeping willows n
treurwilg
Any of the numerous decorative cultivars and hybrids of Salix babylonica with white willow (Salix alba) or crack willow (Salix fragilis).

weepy /ˈwiːpi/ weepier weepiest adj
huilerig tranerig
Inclined to weep; tearful or lachrymose.

weevil /ˈwiːv(ə)l/ /ˈwiːvɪl/ weevils n
snuitkever
Any of many tens of thousands of species of herbivorous beetles, ranging in size from tiny to large, in the superfamily Curculionoidea, the most characteristic species having the head projecting in a distinctive snout with the mouthparts at the tip.

weft /wɛft/ wefts n
inslag
(weaving) The horizontal threads that are interlaced through the warp in a woven fabric.

weigh /weɪ/ v
wegen
(transitive) To determine the weight of an object.
(transitive, figuratively) To determine the intrinsic value or merit of an object, to evaluate.
(transitive, stative) To have a certain weight.
(intransitive) To have weight; to be heavy; to press down.

weigh up v
inschatten peilen
To assess a person or situation

weighing /ˈweɪ.ɪŋ/ weighings n
weging
The process by which something is weighed.

weight /weɪt/ weights n
gewicht
The force an object exerts on the object it is on due to gravitation.
An object used to make something heavier.
(weightlifting) An object, such as a weight plate or barbell, used for strength training.

weight /weɪt/ v
wegen
(transitive, mathematics) To assign weights to individual statistics.

weight gain weight gains n
gewichtstoename
An increase in weight, usually of a person or animal.

weight loss n
gewichtsverlies
(medicine, nutrition) The reduction of total body mass due to loss of fluid, fat, tissue, etc.

weight stack weight stacks n
gewichtsblok
a block of calibrated weight, often used in an exercising machine

weighted mean weighted means n
gewogen gemiddelde
An average calculated after biasing values according to agreed weightings.

weightless more weightless most weightless adj
gewichtloos
Without weight.

weightlessness weightlessnesses n
gewichtloosheid
(countable) An experience or instance of being weightless.

weightlifter weightlifters n
gewichtheffer
(weightlifting) A person who competes for maximum weight lifted in a series of specific lifts.

weighty /ˈweɪti/ weightier weightiest adj
gewichtig wichtig zwaarwegend
Having a lot of weight; heavy.

weir /wɪə/ /wɪɹ/ weirs n
stuw overlaat weer
An adjustable dam placed across a river to regulate the flow of water downstream.
visweer
A fence placed across a river to catch fish.

weird /ˈwiɚd/ /ˈwiːə(ɹ)d/ /ˈwɪə(ɹ)d/ /ˈwɪɚd/ weirder weirdest adj
bizar vreemd eigenaardig raar
Having an unusually strange character or behaviour.
vreemd eigenaardig bizar merkwaardig ongewoon raar
Deviating from the normal; bizarre.
bovennatuurlijk
(archaic) Having supernatural or preternatural power.

weird out v
de kriebels bezorgen
(slang, transitive) To make someone feel, by weirdness, uneasy or uncomfortable; to make one feel (that something is) weird.

welcome /ˈwɛlkəm/ more welcome most welcome adj
welkom graag gezien welkome
Whose arrival is a cause of joy; received with gladness; admitted willingly to the house, entertainment, or company.

welcome /ˈwɛlkəm/ interjection
welkom! welkom
Greeting given upon someone's arrival.

welcome /ˈwɛlkəm/ welcomes n
begroeting ontvangst verwelkoming
The act of greeting someone’s arrival, especially by saying "Welcome!"; reception.
welkom
The utterance of such a greeting.

welcome /ˈwɛlkəm/ v
verwelkomen welkom heten
To affirm or greet the arrival of someone, especially by saying "Welcome!".
graag ontvangen verwelkomen
To accept something willingly or gladly.

welcome back phraseologicalUnit
welkom terug
Said to someone coming back to somewhere they have been before.

welcome swallow welcome swallows n
welkomzwaluw

welcomingly more welcomingly most welcomingly adv
gastvrij
In a welcoming manner.

weld /wɛld/ n
wouw
A herb (Reseda luteola) related to mignonette, growing in Europe, and to some extent in America, used to make a yellow dye.

weld /wɛld/ v
lassen wellen
(transitive) To join two materials (especially two metals) together by applying heat, pressure and filler, either separately or in any combination.
samenvoegen verbinden
(transitive) To bind together inseparably; to unite closely or intimately.

welder /ˈwɛldə(ɹ)/ welders n
lasser
One who welds, or wields.
lasapparaat
An item of equipment for welding with: an electric welder.

welfare /ˈwɛlˌfɛə/ /ˈwɛlˌfɛɚ/ welfares n
welzijn
(uncountable) Health, safety, happiness and prosperity; well-being in any respect.

welfare state welfare states n
verzorgingsstaat welvaartsstaat
A social system in which the state takes overall responsibility for the welfare of its citizens, providing health care, education, unemployment compensation and social security.
A country in which such a system operates.

welfare trap welfare traps n
werkloosheidsval
(chiefly, US) A situation where the welfare system discourages people who receive government public assistance payments from entering low-paid work because such work does not produce a significant income increase.

welkin /ˈwɛlkən/ /ˈwɛlkɪn/ welkins n
hemelgewelf uitspansel
(also, Lancashire) The sky which appears to an observer on the Earth as a dome in which celestial bodies are visible; the firmament.

well /wel/ /wəl/ /wɛl/ best better weller wellest adj
gezond
In good health.

well /wel/ /wəl/ /wɛl/ best better adv
wel
goed
(manner) Accurately, competently, satisfactorily.
(degree) To a significant degree.

well /wel/ /wəl/ /wɛl/ interjection
nou nou ja
Used in speech to fill gaps, particularly at the beginning of a response to a question; filled pause.

well /wel/ /wəl/ /wɛl/ wells n
put bron
A hole sunk into the ground as a source of water, oil, natural gas or other fluids.
bron wel
A place where a liquid such as water surfaces naturally; a spring.

well /wel/ /wəl/ /wɛl/ v
opwellen vloeien
(intransitive) To issue forth, as water from the earth; to flow; to spring.

well begun is half done proverb
een goed begin is het halve werk
Much depends on the beginning of an endeavor.

well done more well done most well done adj
goed doorbakken
(cooking) Well-cooked.

well done interjection
goed gedaan goed zo

well up v
opwellen
(intransitive) To gradually or steadily flow upwards or outwards so as to begin to fill or overflow something.

well, I never interjection
asjemenou wel heb ik ooit
(idiomatic) An exclamation of great surprise.

well-balanced best-balanced better-balanced more well-balanced most well-balanced adj
evenwichtig uitgebalanceerd
properly balanced; in equilibrium

well-behaved /wɛlbəˈheɪvd/ /wɛlbɪˈheɪvd/ best-behaved better-behaved more well-behaved most well-behaved adj
braaf gemanierd goedgemanierd welgemanierd
Having good manners and acting properly; conforming to standards of good behaviour.
braaf
(mathematics) Having intuitive, easy to handle properties, especially: having a finite derivative of all orders at all points, and having no discontinuities.

well-being /wɛlˈbiː.ɪŋ/ n
welzijn
A state of health, happiness or prosperity.

well-bred best-bred better-bred more well-bred most well-bred adj
van een goed ras
(of animals) Of good breed.
welopgevoed
(by extension) Well-mannered and refined because of a good upbringing and education.

well-brought-up best-brought-up better-brought-up more well-brought-up most well-brought-up adj
welopgevoed
Having been taught during childhood to exhibit good manners and pleasant behaviour.

well-deserved more well-deserved most well-deserved adj
welverdiend
emphatic form of deserved (when used as an adjective); richly deserved, well and truly earnt.

well-disposed best-disposed better-disposed more well-disposed most well-disposed adj
geporteerd
friendly and sympathetic

well-endowed more well-endowed most well-endowed adj
goed voorzien
Having a substantial income, wealthy.

well-formed best-formed better-formed more well-formed most well-formed adj
gevormd goed welgevormd
(linguistics, computing) Correctly written; syntactically correct; expressed in a way that obeys rules for constructing formulas in a certain language.

well-heeled more well-heeled most well-heeled adj
rijk welvarend
(colloquial) Rich, affluent, prosperous.

well-meaning more well-meaning most well-meaning adj
goedbedoeld
With good intentions, often used to reflect positively on a negative outcome or situation.

well-meant more well-meant most well-meant adj
goedbedoeld welgemeend

well-order well-orders n
welordening
(set theory, order theory) A total order of some set such that every nonempty subset contains a least element.

well-read best-read better-read more well-read most well-read adj
belezen
Well informed and knowledgeable through having read extensively.

well-rested more well-rested most well-rested adj
goed uitgerust uitgeslapen
Having had sufficient (or even more than enough) sleep or rest to function optimally during waking hours.

well-to-do /ˌwɛltəˈdu/ more well-to-do most well-to-do adj
welgesteld
Rich, prosperous, financially stable and comfortable.

wels catfish n
meerval
Silurus glanis, a scaleless fresh-water catfish recognizable by its broad, flat head and wide mouth.

wench /wɛnt͡ʃ/ wenches n
meid
(archaic, now, dialectal, or, humorous, possibly, offensive) A girl or young woman, especially a buxom or lively one.

wentletrap wentletraps n
wenteltrap
Any of numerous species of elegant, usually white, marine shells of the family Epitoniidae, especially Epitonium scalare, which was formerly highly valued.

were- /weə(ɹ)/ prefix
weer
lycanthrope, used with animal names to indicate a person who changes shape into that animal.

werebear /ˈwɛəbɛə(ɹ)/ /ˈwɛɹbɛɹ/ /ˈwɪəbɛə(ɹ)/ /ˈwɪɹbɛɹ/ werebears n
weerbeer manbeer
(fiction) A shapeshifter who can change between bear and human form

werefox werefoxes n
weervos
(mythology) A person who transforms into a fox or foxlike form.

werejaguar werejaguars n
weerjaguar
(fiction, mythology) A shapeshifter who can assume the form of a jaguar.

wererat /ˈwɛəɹæt/ /ˈwɛɹæt/ /ˈwɪəɹæt/ /ˈwɪɹæt/ wererats n
weerrat
(fiction) A shapeshifter who can assume the shape of a rat.

weretiger /ˈwɛətaɪɡə/ /ˈwɛɹtaɪɡɚ/ /ˈwɪətaɪɡə/ /ˈwɪɹtaɪɡɚ/ weretigers n
weertijger
(fiction, mythological) A creature of Southeast Asian myth; a shapeshifter who can assume the shape of a tiger.

werewolf /ˈwɛəɹwʊlf/ /ˈwɛːwʊlf/ /ˈwɜɹwʊlf/ /ˈwɪəwʊlf/ /ˈwɪəɹwʊlf/ werewolves n
weerwolf
(mythology) A person who is transformed or can transform into a wolf or a wolflike human, often said to transform during a full moon.

wergeld /ˈwɛə(ɹ)ɡɛld/ /ˈwɜː(ɹ)ɡɛld/ wergelds n
weergeld bloedgeld bloedprijs
(historical, especially in Germanic, _, legal) Compensation thus determined and paid; a reparative payment.

west /wɛst/ adj
west westelijk westelijke
Situated or lying in or toward the west; westward.

west /wɛst/ adv
westwaarts
Towards the west; westwards.

west /wɛst/ wests n
westen west
The direction opposite to that of the earth's rotation, specifically 270°.
The western region or area; the inhabitants thereof. [circa 1300]
(ecclesiastical) In a church: the direction of the gallery, opposite to the altar, and opposite to the direction faced by the priest when celebrating ad orientem.

western /ˈwɛstən/ /ˈwɛstɚn/ adj
westelijk westers
Of, facing, situated in, or related to the west.
(of a wind) Blowing from the west; westerly.

western /ˈwɛstən/ /ˈwɛstɚn/ westerns n
western cowboyfilm wildwestfilm wildwestverhaal
A film, or some other dramatic work, set in, the historic (c. 1850–1910) American West (west of the Mississippi river) focusing on conflict between whites and Indians, lawmen and outlaws, ranchers and farmers, or industry (railroads, mining) and agriculture.

western Orphean warbler western Orphean warblers n
westelijke orpheusgrasmus
Sylvia hortensis, an Old World warbler. Now sometimes Curruca hortensis.

western barn owl western barn owls n
kerkuil
A barn owl of the subspecies Tyto alba alba, endemic to western Eurasia and most of Africa.

western black-eared wheatear western black-eared wheatears n
westelijke blonde tapuit
Oenanthe hispanica, an Old World flycatcher native to the Mediterranean and Caucasus

western capercaillie western capercaillies n
auerhoen berghoen
A bird of species Tetrao urogallus.

western cattle egret western cattle egrets n
koereiger
Bubulcus ibis is a species of heron (family Ardeidae) found in the tropics, subtropics and warm temperate zones.

western diamondback rattlesnake western diamondback rattlesnakes n
Texaanse ratelslang
Crotalus atrox, a venomous pit viper species found in the United States and Mexico

western marsh harrier western marsh harriers n
bruine kiekendief
Circus aeruginosus, a large harrier, a bird of prey from temperate and subtropical western Eurasia and adjacent Africa.

western olivaceous warbler western olivaceous warblers n
westelijke vale spotvogel
Iduna opaca, an Old World warbler.

western sandpiper western sandpipers n
Alaskastrandloper
A type of sandpiper, (Calidris mauri)

western subalpine warbler western subalpine warblers n
baardgrasmus balkanbaardgrasmus
Sylvia cantillans, an Old World warbler.

western yellow wagtail western yellow wagtails n
gele kwikstaart
Motacilla flava, a small passerine bird in the family Motacillidae

westerner westerners n
westerling
A native or inhabitant of the West, of the Western world—Europe and the Americas. (Also written capitalized as Westerner.)

westernization westernizations n
verwestersing verwesterlijking
The process of assimilation, by a society, of the customs and practices of western culture.

westernmost adj
westelijkst
Farthest west.

westside /ˈwɛst.saɪd/ [ˈwɛs.saɪd] [ˈwɛs.saːd] [ˈwɛst.saɪd] westsides n
westerzijde westkant westzijde
The western side of a building, street, area etc.

westward /ˈwɛst.wəd/ /ˈwɛst.wɚd/ more westward most westward adv
westwaarts
Toward the west.

westwards adv
westwaarts
westward, towards the west

wet /wɛt/ wetter wettest adj
nat
Made up of liquid or moisture, usually (but not always) water.
(slang, vulgar, of a female) Sexually aroused and thus having the vulva moistened with vaginal secretions.
(poker slang) Of a board or flop: enabling the creation of many or of strong hands; e.g. containing connectors or suited cards. (Compare dry).
nat vochtig
Of an object, etc.: covered or impregnated with liquid, usually (but not always) water.
Of weather or a time period: rainy.
(slang) Of a person: inexperienced in a profession or task; having the characteristics of a rookie.

wet /wɛt/ v
natmaken plassen
(transitive) To cover or impregnate with liquid.
plassen
(transitive) To make (oneself, clothing, a bed, etc.) wet by accidental urination.

wet behind the ears adj
nat achter de oren
(idiomatic) Inexperienced; just beginning; immature (especially in judgment).

wet blanket wet blankets n
spelbreekster spelbreker
(idiomatic) A person who takes the fun out of a situation or activity, as by pessimism, demands, dullness, etc.

wet dream wet dreams n
natte droom nachtejeculatie
An erotic dream bringing the sleeper to orgasm.
natte droom
(idiomatic, by extension) An exciting fantasy; a very appealing, ideal thing, person, or state of affairs.

wet nurse wet nurses n
min zoogmoeder
A woman hired to suckle another woman's child.

wet oneself v
broekplassen
To lose control of one's bladder and involuntarily urinate into one's clothing.

wether /ˈwɛðə/ /ˈwɛðɚ/ wethers n
weer
A castrated goat.
hamel
A castrated ram.

wetland wetlands n
drasland moer vochtgebied
(usually, in the plural) Land that is covered mostly with water, with occasional marshy and soggy areas.

whack /wæk/ /ʍæk/ whacks n
klop
(US, slang) An attempt, a chance, a turn, a go, originally an attempt to beat someone or something.

whack /wæk/ /ʍæk/ v
slaan
To hit, slap or strike.
afmaken
(sports) To beat convincingly; to thrash.

whale /weɪl/ /ʍeɪl/ whales n
walvis
Any one of numerous large marine mammals comprising an informal group within infraorder Cetacea that usually excludes dolphins and porpoises.

whale oil whale oils n
walvistraan
Any of various oils and fats extracted from the blubber of whales and used in the manufacture of soap and lubricants (formerly as an illuminating oil).

whale shark whale sharks n
walvishaai
A very large spotted shark, Rhincodon typus, of warm marine waters, similar to a whale, that feeds by filtering plankton from the water.

whalebone whalebones n
balein
The horny material from the fringed plates of the upper jaw of baleen whales that are used to filter plankton; once used as stays in corsets

whaling /ˈweɪlɪŋ/ whalings n
walvisjacht walvisvaart
The practice of hunting whales.

wharf /wɔɹf/ /wɔːf/ /ʍ-/ wharfs wharves n
kade
kaai werf
A man-made landing place for ships on a shore or river bank.

what /wɑt/ /wɒt/ /wɔt/ /wɜt/ /wʌt/ /ʍɒt/ /ʍʌt/ [wɑˑt̚˨˩] [wɒʔ(t)] [wʌɾ] [wʌˀ] determiner
wat voor
wat welk
(exclamative) Used to form exclamations indicating that something is remarkably good or bad.

what /wɑt/ /wɒt/ /wɔt/ /wɜt/ /wʌt/ /ʍɒt/ /ʍʌt/ [wɑˑt̚˨˩] [wɒʔ(t)] [wʌɾ] [wʌˀ] interjection
wat!
An expression of surprise or disbelief.

what /wɑt/ /wɒt/ /wɔt/ /wɜt/ /wʌt/ /ʍɒt/ /ʍʌt/ [wɑˑt̚˨˩] [wɒʔ(t)] [wʌɾ] [wʌˀ] pronoun
wat hetgeen
(fused relative) That which; those that; the thing(s) that.
wat
(fused relative) Anything that; all that; whatever.
wat dat
(relative, nonstandard) That; which; who.

what a lovely day phraseologicalUnit
wat een mooie dag
The day is lovely.

what a pity phraseologicalUnit
wat jammer
Used to express regret or disappointment about an unfortunate event or piece of information.

what about adv
wat zeg je van
Used to make a suggestion.
en hoe zit het met
Used to ask someone to consider something or someone that they have apparently not considered.

what are you doing phraseologicalUnit
waar ben je mee bezig? wat ben je aan het doen?
Used to ask what the interlocutor is currently doing.

what date is it today phraseologicalUnit
de hoeveelste is het vandaag?
What is the date? (used to request the current date)

what goes around comes around proverb
dat komt ervan wie wind zaait, zal storm oogsten
A person's actions, whether good or bad, will often have consequences for that person.

what is that phraseologicalUnit
wat is dat
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see what,‎ was,‎ that.: Asks the interlocutor to identify an indicated object.

what is your name phraseologicalUnit
hoe heet jij? hoe heet u? wat is je naam? wat is jouw naam? wat is uw naam?
Used to ask the name of a person.

what kind of determiner
wat voor wat voor soort

what languages do you speak phraseologicalUnit
welke talen spreek je? welke talen spreekt u?
What are the languages which you can understand and which you can speak or write in?

what number adv
hoeveelste
Which, what position (in an ordered series, such as which day of the month or which floor). (This entry is a translation hub.)

what of it interjection
nou en wat dan nog
(idiomatic) So what? Who cares? Expresses disinterest, disregard or lack of concern.

what the fuck interjection
wat de fok
(vulgar) Used to express astonishment, shock, incredulity, or disbelief (as a shortened form of expressions such as "What the fuck is going on?", "...are you doing?", "…is this?" "…is it?" “…was that?” ”…was it?” or "...is that?").

what the fuck phraseologicalUnit
wat de fok
(interrogative, vulgar, slang) An intensive form of what.

what the hell phraseologicalUnit
wat donder? wat voor de donder?
(mildly, profane, slang) An intensive form of what.
ach schijt lekker boeiend
(mildly, profane, slang) Indicating acceptance, indulgence, or insouciance: Why not? Who cares?

what time is it phraseologicalUnit
hoe laat is het
What is the time of day? (used to request for the current hour and approximate number of minutes after the hour)

what's done is done proverb
gedane zaken nemen geen keer

what's it to you phraseologicalUnit
wat gaat jou dat aan?
(defensively) Why are you asking? Why do you want to know?.

what's on your mind phraseologicalUnit
wat scheelt er
What are you thinking about?

what's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander proverb
gelijke monniken, gelijke kappen
If something is acceptable for one person, it is acceptable for another (often of the opposite sex).

what's the matter phraseologicalUnit
wat is er aan de hand?
(idiomatic) What is wrong? What's the problem?

what's up phraseologicalUnit
wat is er aan de hand
(idiomatic, colloquial, with up in the sense of "of concern") What’s the matter? What is the problem? What is wrong?
alles goed hoe gaat het wat is er
(idiomatic, colloquial, chiefly, _, US, with up in the sense of "happening") What's happening? What are you doing?

what's your job phraseologicalUnit
wat is je baan? wat is jouw baan? wat is uw baan?
Inquires about the subject's current occupation.

what's your phone number phraseologicalUnit
Wat is je telefoonnummer? Wat is uw telefoonnummer?
Asks the interlocutor to give their phone number for subsequent communication.

what's-his-name pronoun
dinges jeweetwel
A male person or entity whose name one does not remember or want to mention but that is known to the person to which one is speaking.

whataboutism /wət.əˈbaʊt.ɪzəm/ [wə.ɾəˈbaʊ.ɾɪzm̩] whataboutisms n
jij-bak whataboutism whataboutisme
A logical fallacy where criticisms are deflected by raising corresponding criticisms of the opposite side.

whatchamacallit /ˈwɒtʃəməkɔːlɪt/ /ˈwɔtʃəməkɔːɫət/ /ˈwʌt-/ /ˈwʌt͡ʃməkɑlɪt/ /ˈʍʌt͡ʃəməkɔlɪt/ whatchamacallits n
dinges
(slang) A metasyntactic term used for any object whose actual name the speaker does not know or cannot remember; a doodad, gizmo, thingamajig, thingy.

whatev /wɒˈtɛv/ /wʌtˈɛv/ [wʌɾˈɛv] interjection
boeie
(informal) whatever

whatever /t/ /wɒtˈɛvə/ /wəɾˈɛvɚ/ /wʌtˈɛvɚ/ /ʍɒtˈɛvə/ determiner
het zal wel maakt niet uit
hoegenaamd welke ... ook
Regardless of the ... that; for any ... that.

whatever /t/ /wɒtˈɛvə/ /wəɾˈɛvɚ/ /wʌtˈɛvɚ/ /ʍɒtˈɛvə/ interjection
ammehoela boeiend
(colloquial) A holophrastic expression used to dismiss something that the speaker doesn't care about, doesn't think important, or doesn't want to consider or discuss any further.

wheat /wiːt/ /ʍiːt/ wheats n
tarwe weit
(countable) Any of several cereal grains, of the genus Triticum, that yields flour as used in bakery.

wheat flour /ˈwiːt ˌflaʊə(ɹ)/ /ˈʍiːt ˌflaʊə(ɹ)/ wheat flours n
tarwemeel tarwebloem
Flour made from wheat.

wheat weevil wheat weevils n
graankalander graanklander
A common species of weevil (Sitophilus granarius) that occurs worldwide and causes damage to harvested grain.

wheatear /ˈwiːtɪəɹ/ /ˈʍiːtɪəɹ/ wheatears n
tapuit
Any of various passerine birds of the genus Oenanthe that feed on insects,

wheel /wil/ /ʍil/ /ʍiːl/ wheels n
wiel rad
A circular device capable of rotating on its axis, facilitating movement or transportation or performing labour in machines.
stuurwiel
A manoeuvre in marching in which the marchers turn in a curving fashion to right or left so that the order of marchers does not change.

wheel clamp wheel clamps n
wielklem
A device locked to the wheel of a motor car to prevent it from being driven; normally used to enforce payment of a traffic violation fine

wheel of Fortune pn
rad van fortuin
A particular card in a tarot deck.

wheelbarrow /ˈwil.bæɹ.oʊ/ wheelbarrows n
kruiwagen
A small, one-wheeled (or rarely, two-wheeled) cart with handles at one end for transporting small loads.

wheelchair /ˈ(h)wilt͡ʃɛɹ/ /ˈwiːlt͡ʃɛə(ɹ)/ wheelchairs n
rolstoel
A chair mounted on large wheels for the transportation or use of a sick or disabled person.
(attributive) Designed for use by wheelchairbound people.

wheelchair basketball n
rolstoelbasketbal
A sport derived from basketball, played by people sitting in wheelchairs.

wheelchair user wheelchair users n
rolstoelgebruiker rolstoelgebruikster
A person who is injured or disabled and uses a wheelchair for mobility, usually long-term.

wheelhouse /ˈwil-/ /ˈʍilˌhaʊs/ /ˈʍiːlˌhaʊs/ wheelhouses n
stuurhuis stuurhut
An enclosed compartment on the deck of a vessel such as a fishing boat, originally housing its helm or steering wheel, from which it may be navigated; on a larger vessel it is the bridge.

wheelwright wheelwrights n
wagenmaker wielmaker
A person who builds and repairs wheels, especially wooden spoked ones.

whelk /hwɛlk/ /wɛlk/ whelks n
wulk
Certain edible sea snails, especially, any one of numerous species of large marine gastropods belonging to Buccinidae, much used as food in Europe.

when /wɛn/ /wɪn/ /ʍɛn/ /ʍɪn/ adv
wanneer
(interrogative) At what time? At which time? Upon which occasion or circumstance? Used to introduce direct or indirect questions about time.

when /wɛn/ /wɪn/ /ʍɛn/ /ʍɪn/ conjunction
toen
wanneer als zodra
At (or as soon as) that time that; at the (or any and every) time that; if.
wanneer als
During the time that; at the time of the action of the following clause or participle phrase.
wanneer
At what time; at which time.

when /wɛn/ /wɪn/ /ʍɛn/ /ʍɪn/ pronoun
wanneer
(interrogative) What time; which time.

when Hell freezes over adv
als Pasen en Pinksteren op één dag vallen met sint-juttemis wanneer Pasen en Pinksteren op één dag vallen
(idiom, slang, informal, hyperbolic) Never; not in this lifetime or a time in the unforeseeably distant future; not a chance.

when in Rome, do as the Romans do proverb
's lands wijs, 's lands eer
(strictly) When in a foreign place, suit behavior or appearance to the local culture.
(loosely, idiom) Adapt to the circumstances; follow common custom.

when it's at home adv
qu'est-ce que ça mange en hiver?
(idiomatic, British) (of a person) In reality; in fact; when it comes down to it.

when pigs fly adv
met sint-juttemis wanneer Pasen en Pinksteren op één dag vallen
(idiomatic) Never.

when push comes to shove phraseologicalUnit
als puntje bij paaltje komt
(figuratively, idiomatic) When the pressure is on; when the situation is critical or urgent; when the time has come for action, even if it is difficult.

when the cat's away proverb
als de kat van huis is
Ellipsis of when the cat's away, the mice will play.

when the cat's away the mice will play proverb
als de kat van huis is, dansen de muizen op tafel
In the absence of a controlling entity, subordinates will take advantage of circumstances.

whence /wɛns/ /ʍɛns/ adv
waarvandaan
(archaic, formal, or, literary) From where; from which place or source.

whence /wɛns/ /ʍɛns/ conjunction
waar … vandaan… waarvandaan

whenever /hwəˈnɛvɚ/ /wəˈnɛvə/ /wəˈnɛvɚ/ /wɛnˈɛvə/ /wɛnˈɛvɚ/ conjunction
wanneer ook

where /wɛə/ /wɛɚ/ /ʍɛə/ /ʍɛɚ/ adv
waar waarheen waarnaartoe
Interrogative adverb, used in either a direct or indirect question: in, at or to what place.
waar waarheen waarvan waarvandaan
(fused relative) The place in, at or to which.

where /wɛə/ /wɛɚ/ /ʍɛə/ /ʍɛɚ/ conjunction
waar waarheen waartoe waarvan waarvandaan
In, at or to which place or situation.

where /wɛə/ /wɛɚ/ /ʍɛə/ /ʍɛɚ/ wheres n
waar waarheen waarvan waarvandaan
The place in which something happens.

where are we phraseologicalUnit
waar zijn we?
What is our current location?

where are we going phraseologicalUnit
waar gaan we?
where are we going?

where are you phraseologicalUnit
waar ben je? waar ben u?
where are you? (used over the phone or while texting, for example)

where are you from phraseologicalUnit
waar kom je vandaan? waar komt u vandaan?
In which country or region were you born or raised?

where can I find a hotel phraseologicalUnit
waar kan ik een hotel vinden
Please direct me to a hotel.

where do you live phraseologicalUnit
waar woon je? waar woont u?
Used to ask where the person lives.

where does this bus go phraseologicalUnit
waar gaat deze bus naartoe?
Used to ask where the bus is going.

where does this train go phraseologicalUnit
waar gaat deze trein naartoe?
Used to ask where the train is going.

where is the toilet phraseologicalUnit
waar is de wc waar is het toilet?

where the shoe pinches phraseologicalUnit
waar de schoen wringt

where there is a will there is a way /wɛə-/ /wɛɚ-/ /ʍɛə ˌðɛəɹ ɪz ə ˈwɪl ðɛəɹ ɪz ə ˈweɪ/ /ʍɛɚ ˌðɛɚ ɪz ə ˈwɪl ðɛɚ ɪz ə ˈweɪ/ proverb
waar een wil is, is een weg willen is kunnen
If someone wants or wills something strongly enough, a way can be found to make it happen.

where there's smoke, there's fire proverb
waar rook is is vuur
(UK, US, Australia, Canada, NZ) If there is a hint of something occurring it could indeed be true, but such rumors should be taken with a grain of salt.

whereabouts /ˈ(h)wɛəɹəˌbaʊts/ /ˌ(h)wɛəɹəˈbaʊts/ adv
waaromtrent
In, at or near what location

whereabouts /ˈ(h)wɛəɹəˌbaʊts/ /ˌ(h)wɛəɹəˈbaʊts/ whereabouts n
verblijfplaats
(with a possessive) Location; where something is situated.

whereafter /wɛəɹˈæftə(ɹ)/ /wɛəɹˈɑːftə(ɹ)/ /ʍɛəɹˈæftə(ɹ)/ /ʍɛəɹˈɑːftə(ɹ)/ adv
waarna
(formal) After which time or event.

whereas /(h)wɛɹˈæz/ /weəɹˈæz/ /wɛː(ɹ)ˈaz/ conjunction
terwijl hoewel ofschoon
In contrast; whilst on the contrary; although.
terwijl aangezien vermits waarbij
(mostly, law) It being the fact that; inasmuch as. (Often used to begin recitals; sometimes emboldened or emphasized as a signifier.)

whereas /(h)wɛɹˈæz/ /weəɹˈæz/ /wɛː(ɹ)ˈaz/ whereases n
terwijl vermits
A clause, as in legal documents, stating whereas.

whereat /wɛəɹˈæt/ conjunction
waaraan
At which, or toward which.

whereby /wɛə(ɹ)ˈbaɪ/ adv
waarbij
By which.

wherefore /ˈwɛə(ɹ)ˌfɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈʍɛə(ɹ)ˌfɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈʍɜːɹˌfɔːɹ/ conjunction
waarom waarvoor
(archaic) Because of which.

wherefrom adv
waarvandaan
(archaic) from which; whence

whereinto adv
waarheen
Into which.

whereof /(h)wɛɹˈʌv/ /wɛəɹˈɒv/ conjunction
waarvan
(formal) Of what.
(formal) Of which.
(formal) Of whom.

whereon adv
waarop
(archaic) On which, on what.

whereto adv
waartoe

whereunder adv
waaronder
(archaic) Under which or what.

whereupon /ˌ(h)wɛrəˈpɑn/ /ˌ(h)wɛrəˈpɔn/ /ˌwɛərəˈpɒn/ conjunction
waardoor waarna waarop
After which, in consequence.

wherever /(h)wɛɹˈɛvɚ/ /wɛəˈɹɛvə/ adv
waar toch
(interrogative) Where ever; an emphatic form of where.

wherever /(h)wɛɹˈɛvɚ/ /wɛəˈɹɛvə/ conjunction
waar waar ook
In, at or to any place (that); anywhere.
waar ook
In, at or to all places or situations (that); everywhere.

wherewith /wɛəˈwɪð/ /wɛɚˈwɪð/ /wɛɚˈwɪθ/ /ʍɛɚˈwɪð/ /ʍɛɚˈwɪθ/ adv
waarmee
(archaic) With which; with what.

wherewithal /ˈwɛə.wɪ.ðɔːl/ /ˈwɛɚ.wɪ.ðɑl/ /ˈwɛɚ.wɪ.ðɔl/ /ˈwɛɚ.wɪ.θɑl/ /ˈwɛɚ.wɪ.θɔl/ adv
waarmede
(archaic) In what way; how.

wherewithal /ˈwɛə.wɪ.ðɔːl/ /ˈwɛɚ.wɪ.ðɑl/ /ˈwɛɚ.wɪ.ðɔl/ /ˈwɛɚ.wɪ.θɑl/ /ˈwɛɚ.wɪ.θɔl/ wherewithals n
middelen
The ability and means required to accomplish some task.

wherry /ˈwɛɹ.i/ /ˈʍɛɹ.i/ wherries n
veerboot
A liquor made from the pulp of crab apples after the verjuice is extracted.

whet /ˈwɛt/ /ˈʍɛt/ [ˈwɛ(ʔ)t̚] [ˈʍɛ(ʔ)t̚] v
scherpen wetten slijpen
(transitive) To hone or rub on with some substance, as a piece of stone, for the purpose of sharpening – see whetstone.
scherpen wetten
(transitive) To stimulate or make more keen.

whether /ˈwɛðə(ɹ)/ /ˈʍɛðə(ɹ)/ conjunction
of
Without a correlative, introduces a simple indirect question.
Introduces a disjunctive adverbial clause qualifying the main clause (with correlative or).

whetstone /wɛtstəʊn/ /ˈwɛtˌstoʊn/ /ˈʍɛtˌstoʊn/ [ˈwɛʔˌstoʊn] [ˈʍɛʔˌstoʊn] whetstones n
slijpsteen
A sharpening stone; a hard stone or piece of synthetically bonded hard minerals that has been formed with at least one flat surface, used to sharpen or hone an edged tool.

whew /fjuː/ /hwjuː/ [ɸĭ̥ŭ̥] [ʍĭ̥ŭ̥] interjection
oef

whey /hweɪ/ /weɪ/ wheys n
wei
The liquid remaining after milk has been curdled and strained in the process of making cheese.

which /wɪt͡ʃ/ /ʍɪt͡ʃ/ determiner
welk
(interrogative) What, of those mentioned or implied.
welk dewelke hetwelk
(relative, formal, _, outside certain phrases) Designates the one(s) previously mentioned.

which /wɪt͡ʃ/ /ʍɪt͡ʃ/ pronoun
welk dewelke hetwelk
(interrogative) What one or ones (of those mentioned or implied).
die dat
(relative, mostly, archaic) Used of people (now generally who, whom, that; which remains possible with words also referred to by it like baby, child).

which one pronoun
welke

whiff /(h)wɪf/ more whiff most whiff adj
geurig sterk van geur
(informal) Having a strong or unpleasant odour.

whiff /(h)wɪf/ whiffs n
adem vlaag vleug zuchtje
A brief, gentle breeze; a light gust of air; a waft.
teug trek
A short inhalation or exhalation of breath, especially when accompanied by smoke from a cigarette or pipe.
vleug
An odour (usually unpleasant) carried briefly through the air.

whiff /(h)wɪf/ v
geuren
To carry or convey (something) by, or as by, a whiff or puff of air; to blow, puff, or waft away.
ruiken snuiven
To breathe in or sniff (an odour); to smell.

while /waɪl/ /ʍaɪl/ conjunction
terwijl
During the same time that.
hoewel terwijl
Although.
zolang
As long as.

while /waɪl/ /ʍaɪl/ whiles n
een hele tijd momentje tijdje poosje
An uncertain duration of time, a period of time.

while away v
tijd verdrijven

whim /(h)wɪm/ whims n
gril
A fanciful impulse, or sudden change of idea.

whimbrel /ˈʍɪmbɹɜl/ whimbrels n
regenwulp
A large migratory wading bird, Numenius phaeopus, of the family Scolopacidae, with a long downcurved bill.

whimper /ˈwɪmpə(ɹ)/ /ˈʍɪmpə(ɹ)/ whimpers n
snik
A low intermittent sob.

whimper /ˈwɪmpə(ɹ)/ /ˈʍɪmpə(ɹ)/ v
dreinen kreunen zuchten
To cry or sob softly and intermittently.

whimsical /ˈwɪmzɪkəl/ more whimsical most whimsical adj
curieus luchtig speels vreemd willekeurig
Given to whimsy.

whimsicality whimsicalities n
grilligheid speelsheid
(uncountable) the state of being whimsical.

whimsy /ˈwɪmzi/ /ˈʍɪmzi/ whimsies n
bevlieging kuur luim
A quaint and fanciful idea; a whim; playfully odd behaviour.

whinchat whinchats n
paapje
A small Old World songbird, Saxicola rubetra, that feeds on insects.

whine /waɪn/ /ʍaɪn/ [ʍäːn] [ʍɑe̯n] [ʍʌɪ̯n] whines n
huilen jammeren zeuren
A long-drawn, high-pitched complaining cry or sound.

whine /waɪn/ /ʍaɪn/ [ʍäːn] [ʍɑe̯n] [ʍʌɪ̯n] v
zeuren
(intransitive) To complain or protest with a whine or as if with a whine.

whinge /(h)wɪnd͡ʒ/ whinges n
mopperen zagen zeuren
(UK, AU, NZ, Irish) A peevish complaint.

whip /wɪp/ /ʍɪp/ whips n
zweep
A lash; a pliant, flexible instrument, such as a rod (commonly of cane or rattan) or a plaited or braided rope or thong (commonly of leather) used to create a sharp "crack" sound for directing or herding animals.

whip /wɪp/ /ʍɪp/ v
geselen
(transitive) To hit with a whip.

whiplash /ˈwɪp.ˌlæʃ/ /ˈʍɪp.ˌlæʃ/ whiplashes n
whiplash zweepslag
(countable) The lash of a whip.
zweepslag
An injury to the upper spine connected to a violent jerk of the head in either a backward or forward or side to side direction, resembling the motion of a whip.

whipped cream whipped creams n
slagroom
Thick cream that has had air incorporated into it by rapid beating.

whippersnapper /ˈwɪpəˌsnæpə/ /ˈʍɪpəɹˌsnæpəɹ/ whippersnappers n
branie broekie snotneus
(colloquial, dated) A young and cheeky or presumptuous person; often with a connotation of ignorance via inexperience. [from 1670s]

whipping /ˈwɪpɪŋ/ /ˈʍɪpɪŋ/ whippings n
geseling zweepslagen
(countable) The punishment of being whipped.
pak slaag
(countable) A heavy defeat; a thrashing.
opkloppen
(uncountable) A cooking technique in which air is incorporated into cream to produce whipped cream.
betakeling
(nautical) The lashing of the end of a rope.

whipping boy whipping boys n
zondebok
(transferred sense) Someone punished for the errors of others.

whipstaff /ˈwɪpstɑːf/ /ˈʍɪpstɑːf/ whipstaffs whipstaves n
kolderstok
(nautical) A bar, going through the poopdeck, attached orthogonally to the tiller for steering a ship.

whirlpool /ˈhwɝlpul/ /ˈwɜːlpuːl/ /ˈwɝlpul/ whirlpools n
draaikolk
A swirling body of water.

whirlwind /ˈ(h)wɝlwɪnd/ /ˈwɜːlwɪnd/ whirlwinds n
wervelwind windhoos
A violent windstorm of limited extent, as the tornado, characterized by an inward spiral motion of the air with an upward current in the center; a vortex of air. It usually has a rapid progressive motion.

whirr /wɜː/ /wɝ/ /ʍɝ/ v
brommen gonzen snorren zoemen
To move or vibrate (something) with a buzzing sound.

whisk /(h)wɪsk/ whisks n
garde
A kitchen utensil, now usually made from stiff wire loops fixed to a handle (and formerly of twigs), used for whipping (or a mechanical device with the same function).

whisker /wɪskə(ɹ)/ /ʍɪskə(ɹ)/ whiskers n
baardhaar bakkebaarden
That part of the beard which grows upon the sides of the face, usually of the male, or upon the chin, or upon both.
snor
One of the long, projecting hairs growing at the sides of the mouth of a cat, or other animal.
ei zo na op een haar na
(colloquial) The (very small) distance between two things.

whiskered tern whiskered terns n
witwangstern
Chlidonias hybrida, a species of tern in the family Laridae.

whiskey /ˈwɪski/ /ˈʍɪski/ whiskeys whiskies n
whiskey
(Ireland, US, England) A drink of whiskey.

whisper /ˈ(h)wɪspə/ /ˈ(h)wɪspɚ/ whispers n
gefluister
The act of speaking in a quiet voice, especially, without vibration of the vocal cords.

whisper /ˈ(h)wɪspə/ /ˈ(h)wɪspɚ/ v
fluisteren fezelen ruinen vezelen wisperen
(transitive, obsolete) To address in a whisper, or low voice.

whist /wɪst/ /ʍɪst/ whists n
wiezen
Any of several four-player card games, similar to bridge.
A session of playing this card game.

whistle /wɪsl̩/ /ʍɪsl̩/ whistles n
fluitje fluit
A device designed to be placed in the mouth and blown, or driven by steam or some other mechanism, to make a whistling sound.
fluittoon
Any high-pitched sound similar to the sound made by whistling.

whistle /wɪsl̩/ /ʍɪsl̩/ v
fluiten
(ambitransitive) To make a shrill, high-pitched sound by forcing air through the mouth. To produce a whistling sound, restrictions to the flow of air are created using the teeth, tongue and lips.
(intransitive) To move in such a way as to create a whistling sound.

whistle-blower whistle-blowers n
klokkenluider
(slang, chiefly, US) One who reports a problem or violation to the authorities; especially, an employee or former employee who reports a violation by an employer.

whistling duck whistling ducks n
boomeend fluiteend
Any bird of the genus Dendrocygna in the family Anatidae, the family of duck, goose and swan.

white /waɪt/ /ʍaɪt/ more white most white whiter whitest adj
wit blank
Bright and colourless; reflecting equal quantities of all frequencies of visible light.
blank wit
(sometimes capitalized) Of or relating to Europeans or those of European descent, regardless if their skin has cool or warm undertones.
(chiefly, historical) Designated for use by Caucasians.
(typography) Not containing characters; see white space.
licht
Relatively light or pale in colour.
wit bleek
Pale or pallid, as from fear, illness, etc.
bleek
(of a, person, or, skin) Lacking coloration (tan) from ultraviolet light; not tanned.
wit
(board games, chess) The standard denomination of the playing pieces of a board game deemed to belong to the white set, no matter what the actual colour.
(politics) Pertaining to constitutional or anti-revolutionary political parties or movements.

white /waɪt/ /ʍaɪt/ whites n
wit blank
The color/colour of snow or milk; the colour of light containing equal amounts of all visible wavelengths.
blanke wit
A person of European descent with light-coloured skin.
witje
Any butterfly of the subfamily Pierinae in the family Pieridae.

white Christmas white Christmases n
witte kerst
A Christmas Day or Christmas Eve on which there is a ground covering of snow or snowfall.

white as a sheet adj
lijkbleek spierwit
(simile, said of a human's complexion) Very white or pale, as if suffering from shock.

white blood cell white blood cells n
witte bloedcel leukocyt
(hematology, cytology, immunology) A type of blood cell that is involved with an immune response, or part of the immune system.

white bread white breads n
wittebrood
Bread made from white flour.

white bream white bream white breams n
blei
A European species of fish in the Cyprinidae family (Blicca bjoerkna, syn. Abramis bjoerkna, Cyprinus bjoerkna).

white cabbage white cabbages n
wittekool
(countable, uncountable) Brassica oleracea var. capitata f. alba, a cabbage plant with white leaves grown in northern and central Europe.

white campion white campions n
avondkoekoeksbloem
A flowering plant, Silene latifolia, in the family Caryophyllaceae, native to most of Europe, Western Asia and Northern Africa.

white clover white clovers n
witte klaver
A species of clover, Trifolium repens, native to much of Europe, North Africa and parts of Asia and introduced elsewhere as a pasture crop.

white cockatoo white cockatoos n
witte kaketoe
Cacatua alba, of Indonesia

white coffee white coffees n
koffie met melk
(uncountable) Coffee (the drink) with milk added.

white dwarf white dwarfs n
witte dwerg
(star) A dying star of low or medium mass, more solid and dense but dimmer than the Sun.

white flag white flags n
witte vlag
A flag with a white color, used as a symbol of truce or surrender.

white gold white golds n
witgoud
(countable) Any precious metal alloy consisting of gold and a platinum group metal such as platinum or palladium or other white metal such as nickel.

white goosefoot n
melganzenvoet
Chenopodium album, probably native to Europe, now widely cultivated.

white hole white holes n
wit gat
(astrophysics) A theoretically possible, but physically highly unlikely, singularity from which matter and energy are able to escape but unable to enter; the antithesis of a black hole.

white lie white lies n
leugen om bestwil
(idiomatic) A deliberately untrue statement which is intended to produce a favorable result; especially, one which is judged to be better than an overhonest alternative, as for example to remain polite in a superficial social exchange, or to choose one's battles.

white market white markets n
witte markt
(economics) The legal, official, or intended market for goods and services, distinguished from the black market and grey market.

white mulberry white mulberries n
witte moerbei
A short-lived mulberry tree of species Morus alba, native to northern China, used in traditional Chinese medicine, that yields berries that are paler than other mulberries, even when ripe.

white mustard n
witte mosterd
Sinapis alba, an annual mustard of the family Brassicaceae.

white night white nights n
witte nacht
A sleepless night.

white noise n
witte ruis
(physics) A random signal (or process) with a flat power spectral density; a signal with a power spectral density that has equal power in any band, at any centre frequency, having a given bandwidth.

white paper white papers n
witboek
(British, Ireland, European Union, government, politics) A parliamentary document announcing government policy.

white pepper white peppers n
witte peper
A spice consisting of the light-colored seed of the black pepper fruit without the dark-colored pulp and skin. Used as a spice in light colored foods such as cream sauces.

white poplar white poplars n
abeel
any tree of species Populus alba, a poplar found in Central Europe, Morocco and central Asia.

white rhinoceros white rhinoceros white rhinoceroses n
witte neushoorn
An African species of rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum).

white rice white rices n
witte rijst
Rice which has had the brownish hull polished off, leaving a white-colored grain.

white stork /waɪt stɔɹk/ /waɪt stɔːk/ white storks n
ooievaar
A large wading bird, Ciconia ciconia, that winters in Africa and breeds in Europe; in European folklore, it delivers babies.

white wagtail white wagtails n
witte kwikstaart
a small passerine bird in the wagtail family Motacillidae (Motacilla alba).

white wine white wines n
witte wijn
Light-coloured wine (usually yellow with a hint of green but not pink).

white-bearded antshrike white-bearded antshrikes n
witbaard-mierklauwier
A passerine bird (Biatas nigropectus) of the antbird family.

white-billed diver white-billed divers n
geelsnavelduiker
Gavia adamsii, the largest member of the loon or diver family, having a black head, white underparts and checkered black-and-white mantle.

white-blue-white flag white-blue-white flags n
wit-blauw-witte vlag
(neologism) A symbol of opposition to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine that has been used by Russian anti-war protester, as well as a symbol of opposition to the current government of Russia, by several personal internet accounts.

white-browed tit white-browed tits n
witbrauwmees
Poecile superciliosus, a small bird of the tit family Paridae

white-collar more white-collar most white-collar adj
witteboorden-
Of or pertaining to office work and workers; contrasted with blue-collar.

white-collar crime white-collar crimes n
witteboordencriminaliteit
Non-violent crime, generally for personal gain and often involving money. [from 1939]

white-eyed gull white-eyed gulls n
witoogmeeuw
Ichthyaetus leucophthalmus, a small gull that is endemic to the Red Sea.

white-flippered penguin white-flippered penguins n
witvleugelpinguïn
A subspecies of small penguin, Eudyptula minor albosignata, with distinctive white marks on the flippers, which breed on South Island.

white-fronted tit white-fronted tits n
witvoorhoofdmees
Sittiparus semilarvatus', a small bird of the tit family Paridae

white-headed duck white-headed ducks n
witkopeend
Oxyura leucocephala, an arctic sea bird in the family Anatidae

white-naped crane white-naped cranes n
witnekkraanvogel
Antigone vipio, a bird of the crane (Gruidae) family

white-nosed coati white-nosed coatis n
witsnuitneusbeer
A common species of coati (Nasua narica), native to many wooded areas of the Americas.

white-rumped sandpiper white-rumped sandpipers n
Bonapartes strandloper
A type of sandpiper (Calidris fuscicollis).

white-shouldered antshrike white-shouldered antshrikes n
witschouder-mierklauwier
A passerine bird of the antbird family (Thamnophilus aethiops).

white-tailed deer white-tailed deer n
savannehert strandhert witstaarthert
A medium-sized deer found throughout most of North and Central America and northern portions of South America; Odocoileus virginianus.

white-tailed eagle white-tailed eagles n
zeearend Europese zeearend
A sea-eagle with a distinctive white tail; (Haliaeetus albicilla).

white-tailed hawk white-tailed hawks n
witstaartbuizerd
Buteo albicaudatus, a species of hawk found in tropical or subtropical environments across the Americas

white-tailed lapwing white-tailed lapwings n
witstaartkievit
Vanellus leucurus, a marshland bird species of central Asia.

white-tailed ptarmigan white-tailed ptarmigans n
witstaartsneeuwhoen
The smallest bird in the grouse family, Lagopus leucura.

white-throated dipper white-throated dippers n
waterspreeuw
Cinclus cinclus, an aquatic passerine bird found in Europe, Middle East, Central Asia and the Indian Subcontinent.

white-throated robin white-throated robins n
Perzische roodborst
Irania gutturalis, a flycatcher breeding in western Asia and overwinters in East Africa

white-throated sparrow white-throated sparrows n
witkeelgors
Zonotrichia albicollis, a passerine bird in the passerine family Passerellidae.

white-winged tern white-winged terns n
witvleugelstern
Chlidonias leucopterus, a species of tern in the family Laridae.

whitebeam /ˈwaɪtˌbim/ /ˈwaɪtˌbiːm/ whitebeams n
meelbes
Any of various deciduous trees of the genus Sorbus subg. Aria (now Aria edulis), native to Eurasia, especially common whitebeam.

whiteface whitefaces n
witsnuitlibel
(countable) Any dragonfly of the genus Leucorrhinia.

whiteness /ˈwaɪtnəs/ /ˈʍaɪtnəs/ whitenesses n
blankheid witheid
The state or quality of being white (all senses).
(sociology) The quality of being white (in the racial sense).

whitethroat whitethroats n
grasmus koewachtertje
Sylvia communis, a species of typical warbler.

whitewash /ˈwaɪtwɒʃ/ whitewashes n
witkalk
A lime and water mixture for painting walls and fences bright white.

whitewash /ˈwaɪtwɒʃ/ v
witten

whither /ˈwɪðə/ /ˈwɪðɚ/ /ˈʍɪðə/ /ˈʍɪðɚ/ adv
waarheen werwaarts
(archaic, formal, poetic, or, literary) To what place.

whiting /ˈwaɪtɪŋ/ /ˈʍaɪtɪŋ/ whiting whitings n
wijting
A fish, Merlangius merlangus (family Gadidae), similar to cod, found in the North Atlantic; English whiting (US).

whitlow /ˈwɪt.loʊ/ /ˈʍɪt.loʊ/ whitlows n
fijt panaritium
An infection near or under the cuticle of a fingernail or toenail.

whittle /ˈwɪtəl/ /ˈʍɪtəl/ whittles n
groot mes
A knife; especially, a clasp knife, pocket knife, or sheath knife.

whittle /ˈwɪtəl/ /ˈʍɪtəl/ v
snijden aanspitsen kerven
(transitive, or, intransitive) To cut or shape wood with a knife.
afknagen verminderen
(transitive) To reduce or gradually eliminate something (such as a debt).

who /hu/ /huː/ pronoun
wie wat die dat
(fused relative, archaic, or, marginal) Whoever, he who, they who.

who are you phraseologicalUnit
wie ben je? wie ben jij? wie bent u?
Asks the interlocutor for their identification

who knows phraseologicalUnit
wie weet wie zal het zeggen?
A rhetorical question asked to show that the person asking it neither knows the answer nor knows who might.
wie weet?
A rhetorical question asked to express the idea that anything is possible or that anything could happen.

who would have thunk it /ˈhuː wʊd həv ˈθʌŋk ɪt/ phraseologicalUnit
wie had dat gedacht
(colloquial, sometimes, sarcastic) A rhetorical question used to express incredulity: who would have guessed it?; who would have thought that would happen?

whodunit /ˌhuːˈdʌn.ɪt/ whodunits n
detectiveverhaal krimi
A novel or drama concerning a crime (usually a murder) in which a detective follows clues to determine the perpetrator.

whoever /huˈɛvə/ /huˈɛvɚ/ pronoun
[[wie ook|wie (dan) ook]]
(fused relative) Any person or persons that.

whole /hoʊl/ /həʊl/ [hoʊɫ] [hɒʊɫ] [həʊɫ] more whole most whole wholer wholest adj
heel
Entire, undivided.

whole milk whole milks n
volle melk
Milk from which none of its constituents (e.g. fat) has been removed.

whole shebang whole shebangs n
de hele bende de hele mikmak de hele rataplan de hele reutemeteut
(idiomatic, with "the") Everything; the entire thing.

wholegrain wholegrains n
volkoren
A cereal grain that contains cereal germ, endosperm, and bran, in contrast to refined grains, which retain only the endosperm.

wholeheartedly /ˌhəʊlˈhɑː(ɹ)t.ɪd.li/ more wholeheartedly most wholeheartedly adv
van ganser harte
In a wholehearted manner; enthusiastically; without reserve.

wholemeal bread wholemeal breads n
volkorenbrood
(cuisine) Bread made from wholemeal flour, having had none of the bran or germ removed.

wholesale /ˈhoʊlseɪl/ more wholesale most wholesale adj
grootschalig
Of or relating to sale in large quantities, for resale.

wholesale /ˈhoʊlseɪl/ wholesales n
groothandel
(business) The sale of products, often in large quantities, to retailers or other merchants.

wholesaler wholesalers n
groothandelaar grossier
A person or company that buys merchandise from manufacturers, importers, or distributors and resells the merchandise to retail businesses and to business and institutional end users.

wholesome /ˈhol.səm/ more wholesome most wholesome wholesomer wholesomest adj
deugdelijk
Favourable to morals, religion or prosperity; sensible; conducive to good; salutary; promoting virtue or being virtuous.

whom /huːm/ pronoun
waarmee waaronder waarvan wie
die
As the object of a preposition.
As the object of a verb.
(relative) Used to refer to a previously mentioned person or people.
(fused relative, archaic, _, outside set patterns) The person(s) whom; whomever.

whoopee /wʊpi/ /ʍupi/ /ʍʊpi/ interjection
joepie
A spontaneous expression of delight or joy.

whoopee /wʊpi/ /ʍupi/ /ʍʊpi/ v
joepie
To behave exuberantly; to make whoopee.

whooper swan /ˈhuːpə(ɹ) swɒn/ whooper swans n
wilde zwaan
A species of swan, Cygnus cygnus, of the taxonomic family Anatidae.

whoopie cushion whoopie cushions n
scheetkussen

whooping cough /ˈhuːpɪŋ ˌkɒf/ /ˈhuːpɪŋ ˌkɔf/ /ˈhuːpɪŋ ˌkɔːf/ /ˈwʊpɪŋ ˌkɔf/ whooping coughs n
kinkhoest
(disease) A contagious disease of the respiratory system that usually affects children caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis, the advanced stage of which is characterised by spasms of coughing followed by a whooping sound during the intake of breath.

whooping crane whooping cranes n
kraanvogel
Grus americana, a species of crane native to North America.

whoosh /wuːʃ/ /wʊʃ/ /ʍuːʃ/ /ʍʊʃ/ whooshes n
geruis gesis gesuis
A breathy sound like that of an object passing at high speed.

whopper /ˈwɑ.pɚ/ /ˈwɒp.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈʍɑ.pɚ/ /ˈʍɒp.ə(ɹ)/ whoppers n
baas joekel kanjer knoert
(informal) Something remarkably large.
grote leugen
(informal) An outrageous or blatant lie.

whore /ho(ː)ɹ/ /hoə/ /hoʊ/ /hɔɹ/ /hɔː/ /hʊə/ /hʊɹ/ whores n
hoer slet hoertje

whoremaster whoremasters n
hoerenloper
(pejorative) A man who uses the services of prostitutes.
uitzuiger
(figurative) An exploiter of people.

whorl /(h)wɔː(ɹ)l/ /(h)wɜː(ɹ)l/ whorls n
kringel wartel werdel wervel winding
Each circle, volution or equivalent in a pattern of concentric circles, ovals, arcs, or a spiral.
bladerkrans
(botany) A circle of three or more leaves, flowers, or other organs, about the same part or joint of a stem.
spinsteen spinschijf spinsteentje
A flywheel, a weight attached to a spindle. [from c. 1460]

whose /huːz/ determiner
wiens van wie wier
(interrogative) Of whom, belonging to whom; which person's or people's.
wiens wier van wie
(relative) Of whom, belonging to whom.
waarvan
(relative) Of which, belonging to which.

why /waɪ/ /ʍaɪ/ adv
waarvoor
waarom
(interrogative) For what cause, reason, or purpose.

why /waɪ/ /ʍaɪ/ interjection
nou wel
(dated, or, literary) An exclamation used to express pleasant or unpleasant mild surprise, indignation, or impatience.

why /waɪ/ /ʍaɪ/ why's whys n
waarom
Reason.

wick /wɪk/ wicks n
lont lemmet
A bundle, twist, braid, or woven strip of cord, fabric, fibre, or other porous material in a candle, oil lamp, kerosene heater, or the like, that draws up liquid fuel, such as melted tallow, wax, or the oil, delivering it to the base of the flame for conversion to gases and burning; any other length of material burned for illumination in small successive portions.

wicked /ˈwɪkɪd/ more wicked most wicked wickeder wickedest adj
kwaadaardig slecht
Evil or mischievous by nature.

wickedness /ˈwɪkɪdnəs/ wickednesses n
boosheid
The state of being wicked; evil disposition; immorality.
A wicked or sinful thing or act; morally bad or objectionable behaviour.

wicker /ˈwɪkə(ɹ)/ /ˈwɪkɚ/ adj
gevlochten
Made of wickerwork.

wicker /ˈwɪkə(ɹ)/ /ˈwɪkɚ/ wickers n
teen twijg
A flexible branch or twig of a plant such as willow, used in weaving baskets and furniture.

wickerwork wickerworks n
mandenmakerswerk vlechtwerk
A thing or things made of wicker.

widdershins /ˈwɪ.də.ʃɪnz/ /ˈwɪ.dɚ.ʃɪnz/ adv
linksom tegen de klok in tegenwijzerzin
Anticlockwise, counter-clockwise.

wide /waɪd/ /wɑed/ wider widest adj
wijd breed
Having a large physical extent from side to side.

wide awake more wide awake most wide awake adj
klaarwakker
(idiomatic) awake and very alert; vigilant, watchful

wide-angle lens wide-angle lenses n
groothoeklens
(photography) A short focal length lens having a wide field of view.

widescreen adj
breedbeeld
(film) Filmed in a greater aspect ratio than the 1.33:1 or 1.37:1 aspect ratio.

widescreen widescreens n
breedbeeld
(often, attributive) A screen with a wider aspect ratio than the ordinary 35-millimeter frame, making more effective use of the human field of view and producing a more immersive view experience.

widespread /ˈwaɪdˌspɹɛd/ /ˌwaɪdˈspɹɛd/ more widespread most widespread widerspread widestspread adj
wijdverspreid
Affecting a large area (e.g. the entire land or body); broad in extent; widely diffused.

widget /ˈwɪd͡ʒ.ɪt/ widgets n
dingetje prul
A placeholder name for an unnamed, unspecified, or hypothetical manufactured good or product, typically as an example for purposes of explaining concepts.

widow /ˈwɪd.oʊ/ /ˈwɪd.əʊ/ widows n
weduwe
A woman whose spouse has died (and who has not remarried); a woman in relation to her late spouse; feminine of widower.
(typography) A single line of type that ends a paragraph, carried over to the next page or column.
weduw
(uncommon) A person whose spouse has died (and who has not remarried).

widow-maker /-də-/ /ˈwɪ.ɾoʊˌmeɪ.kɚ/ widow-makers n
weduwenmaker
(idiomatic) Something which or someone who takes the lives of men; a lethal hazard that affects mostly men or is specific to a primarily male trade.

widower /ˈwɪdoʊɚ/ widowers n
weduwnaar
A man whose spouse has died (and who has not remarried); a man in relation to his late spouse; masculine of widow. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

width /ˈwɪdθ/ /ˈwɪtθ/ /ˈwɪθ/ [wɪd̪θ] widths n
breedte
The measurement of the extent of something from side to side.

wield /wiːld/ v
hanteren beheersen
To handle with skill and ease, especially a weapon or tool.
uitoefenen
To exercise (authority or influence) effectively.

wife /waɪf/ wives n
echtgenote vrouw
A married woman, especially in relation to her spouse.

wife carrying n
vrouwdragen
A Scandinavian sport in which men carry women through an obstacle course.

wig /wɪɡ/ wigs n
pruik
A head of real or synthetic hair worn on the head to disguise baldness, for cultural or religious reasons, for fashion, or by actors to help them better resemble the character they are portraying.

wigeon wigeons n
smient
Any of three freshwater dabbling ducks.

wiggle /ˈwɪɡəl/ v
wiebelen
(transitive, intransitive) To move with irregular, back and forward or side to side motions; To shake or jiggle.

wigwam /ˈwɪɡwɑːm/ wigwams n
wigwam
A dwelling having an arched framework overlaid with bark, hides, or mats, used by Native Americans in the northeastern United States.

wiki /ˈwiːki/ /ˈwɪki/ wikis n
wiki
A collaborative website which can be directly edited merely by using a web browser, often by anyone with access to it.

wiki /ˈwiːki/ /ˈwɪki/ v
wikiën
(transitive, intransitive) To research on Wikipedia or some similar wiki.
(intransitive) To contribute to a wiki.

wikify /ˈwɪkifaɪ/ v
wikificeren
(transitive) To make into a wiki, or to use a wiki approach for.

wild /waɪld/ [waɪ̯ɫd] [ˈwaɪ̯.ɫ̩d] wilder wildest adj
wild
Untamed; not domesticated; specifically, in an unbroken line of undomesticated animals (as opposed to feral, referring to undomesticated animals whose ancestors were domesticated).
Raucous, unruly, or licentious.

wild animal wild animals n
wild dier
Any (nonhuman) animal living in a natural, undomesticated state.

wild boar /ˈwaɪld ˈboɹ/ /ˈwaɪld ˈbɔː/ wild boar wild boars n
everzwijn wild zwijn ever
A wild swine native to Eurasia and North Africa, Sus scrofa, now widely distributed elsewhere and ancestor of most domestic pig breeds.

wild goat wild goats n
bezoargeit
Capra aegagrus, a species or goat believed ancestral to and including the domestic goat.

wild pansy wild pansies n
driekleurig viooltje
A European wildflower (Viola tricolor), with medicinal properties, and believed to ease heartache.

wild radish wild radishes n
knopherik
A plant of species Raphanus raphanistrum (jointed charlock or white charlock).

wild rice wild rices n
wilde rijst
Any one of the four species of grasses which form the genus Zizania, which have edible grains and edible stems.

wild service tree wild service trees n
elsbes
A tree with edible fruit, Sorbus torminalis, native to central and southern Europe and neighboring parts of Asia and Africa.

wild turkey wild turkeys n
kalkoen
A large gamebird, Meleagris gallopavo, native to North America.

wildcard wildcards n
jokerteken
(computing) A character that takes the place of any other character or string that is not known or specified.

wildcat /ˈwaɪ.əldˌkæt/ /ˈwaɪldˌkæt/ [ˈwaɪ.əlʔˌkæt] wildcats n
wilde kat wilde staking

wildcat strike /ˈwaɪ.əldˌkæt ˈstɹaɪk/ /ˈwaɪldˌkæt ˈstɹaɪk/ wildcat strikes n
wilde staking
(organized labour) A labour strike that has not been authorized by the leaders of a trade union.

wilderness /-nɪs/ /ˈwɪldənəs/ /ˈwɪldɚnəs/ wildernesses n
wildernis
(uncountable) Uncultivated and unsettled land in its natural state inhabited by wild animals and with vegetation growing wild; (countable) a tract of such land; a waste or wild.

wildfowl /ˈwaɪldfaʊl/ wildfowl wildfowls n
wild gevogelte
Any wild bird such as ducks, geese or swans.

wildland wildlands n
onbebouwd wildernis woestenij
land that is unfit for, or has not been modified by, cultivation or other human activity; a natural area.

wildlife /ˈwaɪldlaɪf/ n
levende natuur wilde dieren wilde planten en dieren wildleven wildlife
Animals, plants, and fungi, not normally domesticated, often to the exclusion of plants, fungi, fish, insects and other invertebrates, and microscopic plants and animals; hence:

wile /waɪl/ wiles n
fint list sluwigheid
(usually, in the plural) A trick or stratagem practiced for ensnaring or deception; a sly, insidious artifice

will /wɪl/ [wɪɫ] wills n
wil wens
The act of choosing to do something; a person’s conscious intent or volition. [from 10th c.]

will /wɪl/ [wɪɫ] v
willen
zullen
(auxiliary) Used to express the future tense, sometimes with some implication of volition when used in the first person. Compare shall. [from 10th c.]
(auxiliary) To choose or agree to (do something); used to express intention but without any temporal connotations (+ bare infinitive), often in questions and negation. [from 10th c.]
vermaken legateren nalaten
(transitive) To exert one's force of will (intention) in order to compel, or attempt to compel, something to happen or someone to do something. [from 10th c.]

will o' the wisp /ˌwɪləðəˈwɪsp/ will o' the wisps n
dwaallicht
(British, _, folklore) A flickering light or lantern, especially over bogs, swamps or marshes, held by a supernatural creature who uses it to lure travelers at night to their demise.
hersenschim
(idiomatic) A delusionary or otherwise unachievable goal that one feels compelled to pursue.

will you marry me phraseologicalUnit
wil je met me trouwen
Used to propose marriage to someone

willing /ˈwɪlɪŋ/ more willing most willing adj
bereid
Ready to do something that is not (can't be expected as) a matter of course.

willingly /ˈwɪlɪŋli/ more willingly most willingly adv
graag willens
Of one’s own free will; freely and spontaneously.

willow /ˈwɪl.əʊ/ /ˈwɪloʊ/ willows n
wilg
The wood of these trees.

willow grouse willow grouses n
moerassneeuwhoen
Lagopus lagopus, a medium-sized bird in the grouse family.

willow warbler willow warblers n
fitis
Phylloscopus trochilus, common species of Eurasiafrican leaf warbler

willpower /ˈwɪlˌpaʊɚ/ willpowers n
wilskracht
The unwavering strength of will to carry out one's wishes.

willy /ˈwɪli/ willies n
piemel
(hypocoristic, slang, UK, Ireland, Australia, NZ, South Africa) the penis.

willy-nilly /ˌ(ˈ)wɪliˈnɪli/ more willy-nilly most willy-nilly adv
willens nillens
Whether desired or not; without regard for the consequences or the wishes of those affected; whether willingly or unwillingly.

wilt /wɪlt/ wilts n
verwelking
The act of wilting or the state of being wilted.
verwelkingsziekte
(plant disease) Any of various plant diseases characterized by wilting.

wilt /wɪlt/ v
verwelken
(intransitive) To fatigue; to lose strength; to flag.
verwelken moe worden verslappen
(transitive) To cause to fatigue; to exhaust.

wily /ˈwaɪ.li/ more wily most wily wilier wiliest adj
gewiekst snood
Sly, cunning, full of tricks.

wimp /wɪmp/ wimps n
sukkel sul
(pejorative, slang) Someone who lacks confidence or courage, is weak, ineffectual, irresolute and wishy-washy.

wimple /ˈwɪmpəl/ wimples n
nonnenkap
A cloth which usually covers the head and is worn around the neck and chin. It was worn by women in medieval Europe and is still worn by nuns in certain orders.
plooi
A fold or pleat in cloth.
rimpel
A ripple, as on the surface of water.
bocht kromming
A curve or bend.

win /wɪn/ wins n
overwinning
An individual victory.

win /wɪn/ v
winnen overwinnen
(transitive, intransitive) To reach some destination or object, despite difficulty or toil (now usually intransitive, with preposition or locative adverb).
(transitive) To triumph or achieve victory in (a game, a war, etc.).

win out v
zegevieren
To be victorious. Usually of emotions and human qualities.

win-win /ˌwɪnˈwɪn/ adj
win-win
(of a situation or outcome) That benefits both or all parties, or that has two distinct benefits. [from 1960s]

wince /wɪns/ winces n
samentrekking stuip
A sudden movement or gesture of shrinking away.

wince /wɪns/ v
huiveren samenkrimpen samentrekken stuipen
(intransitive) To flinch as if in pain or distress.

winch /wɪnt͡ʃ/ winches n
windas lier
(nautical) A hoisting machine used for loading or discharging cargo, or for hauling in lines. (FM 55-501).
A wince (machine used in dyeing or steeping cloth).

wind /ˈwaɪnd/ /ˈwɪnd/ winds n
wind
(countable, uncountable) Real or perceived movement of atmospheric air usually caused by convection or differences in air pressure.
(philosophy, alchemy) One of the four elements of the ancient Greeks and Romans; air.
(uncountable, colloquial) Flatus.
blazen
A direction from which the wind may blow; a point of the compass; especially, one of the cardinal points.

wind /waɪnd/ v
wikkelen winden
(transitive) To turn coils of (a cord or something similar) around something.
opwinden
(transitive) To tighten the spring of a clockwork mechanism such as that of a clock.

wind /ˈwaɪnd/ /ˈwɪnd/ v
wind blazen
(transitive) To blow air through a wind instrument or horn to make a sound.
wind
(transitive) To expose to the wind; to winnow; to ventilate.

wind back /waɪnd ˈbæk/ v
terugspoelen
(transitive) To wind (a tape, cassette, or film, etc) towards the beginning; to rewind.

wind farm /ˈwɪndfɑːm/ /ˈwɪndˌfɑɹm/ wind farms n
windmolenpark windpark
A collection of wind turbines, especially a large-scale array, used to generate electricity.

wind instrument wind instruments n
blaasinstrument
(musical instrument) Any musical instrument that produces sound when air flows through it.

wind power n
windenergie
(physics) Power of the wind.

wind turbine wind turbines n
windturbine
A device for converting wind power into electricity.

wind up /waɪnd ˈʌp/ v
opwinden
(transitive, figuratively, by extension) To excite.
(intransitive, copulative) To end up; to arrive or result.

windbag /ˈwɪndˌbæɡ/ windbags n
windbuil
(mildly, derogatory) Someone who talks excessively.

windbreak windbreaks n
windscherm
A sheet or stack of material used to protect people or fire from wind.

windbreaker /ˈwɪndbɹeɪkə(ɹ)/ windbreakers n
windjack
A thin outer coat designed to resist wind chill and light rain.

winded more winded most winded adj
buiten adem
Out of breath.

windless /ˈwɪndləs/ more windless most windless adj
windstil
Devoid of wind; calm.

windlessness n
windstilte

windmill /ˈwɪnd.mɪl/ windmills n
windmolen
The structure containing such machinery.
windmolentje
A child's toy consisting of vanes mounted on a stick that rotate when blown by a person or by the wind.

windmill /ˈwɪnd.mɪl/ v
molenwieken
(transitive, intransitive) To rotate with a sweeping motion.

window /ˈwɪndoʊ/ /ˈwɪndə/ /ˈwɪndəʊ/ windows n
venster raam ruit
An opening, usually covered by one or more panes of clear glass, to allow light and air from outside to enter a building or vehicle.
interval raam venster
A period of time when something is available or possible; a limited opportunity.
venster raam
(graphical user interface) A rectangular area on a computer terminal or screen containing some kind of user interface, displaying the output of and allowing input for one of a number of simultaneously running computer processes.

window frame window frames n
raamkozijn vensterkozijn
The wooden, aluminium or PVC etc. framework around a window

window screen window screens n
hor vliegenraam
A mesh, made of metal wire, fibreglass, or other synthetic fibre, set in a frame and covering the opening of a window to keep leaves, debris, insects, birds, etc. from entering a building without blocking fresh airflow.

windowpane /ˈwɪndoʊˌpeɪn/ /ˈwɪndəʊˌpeɪn/ windowpanes n
ruit vensterglas vensterruit
A piece of glass filling a window or a section of a window

windowsill /ˈwɪndoʊˌsɪl/ /ˈwɪndəʊˌsɪl/ /ˈwɪndəˌsɪl/ windowsills n
vensterbank
(architectural element) The horizontal member protruding from the base of a window frame.

windpipe /ˈwɪndpaɪp/ windpipes n
luchtpijp
The trachea.

windrow /ˈwɪnd.ɹəʊ/ windrows n
zwad zwade
A row of cut grain or hay allowed to dry in a field.

windshield windshields n
voorruit
(North America) A transparent screen made of glass, located at the front and back of a vehicle in front of its occupants to protect them from the wind force generated by the vehicle's speed and inclement weather.

windshield wiper windshield wipers n
ruitenwisser
(automobiles, US, Canada) a device used to clear rain and dirt from a windshield; normally a pivoting arm with a rubber blade

windsock windsocks n
windzak
(aviation) A large, conical, open-ended tube designed to indicate wind direction and relative wind speed, used especially at smaller airfields.

windward /ˈwɪndwə(ɹ)d/ /ˈwɪnə(ɹ)d/ more windward most windward adj
bovenwinds loefwaarts loefzijdig windwaarts
Towards the wind, or the direction from which the wind is blowing.

windy /ˈwɪndi/ windier windiest adj
winderig
Accompanied by wind.
Unsheltered and open to the wind.

wine /waɪn/ wines n
wijn
An alcoholic beverage made by fermenting grape juice, with an ABV ranging from 5.5–16%.
An alcoholic beverage made by fermenting other substances, producing a similar ABV.
(countable) A serving of wine.
bordeauxrood
(uncountable) The color of red wine, a deep reddish purple.

wine /waɪn/ v
wijn serveren
(transitive) To entertain (someone) with wine.
wijn drinken
(intransitive) To drink wine.

wine bar wine bars n
wijnbar
A drinking establishment where only wine is served.

wine bottle wine bottles n
wijnfles
A tall bottle with a long neck, normally made of dark or clear glass, for holding and serving wine.

wine cellar wine cellars n
bottelarij wijnkelder
An underground place for storing wine at a constant temperature.

wine glass wine glasses n
wijnglas
A glass vessel, normally with a stem, from which wine is drunk.

wine grape wine grapes n
wijndruif
Any variety of grape especially suited for winemaking, to be fermented into alcohol; usually, its suitability has been imparted by selective breeding.

wine list wine lists n
wijnkaart
A list of wines, usually with a short description, available at e.g. a restaurant or bar.

wine vinegar wine vinegars n
wijnazijn
Vinegar made from wine.

wineberry wineberries n
Japanse wijnbes
The plant Rubus phoenicolasius, the Japanese wineberry.

winemaking winemakings n
vinificatie wijnbereiding
The process of making wine.

winery /ˈwaɪnəɹi/ wineries n
wijnmakerij
A place where wine is made, or a company that makes wine.

wineskin wineskins n
wijnzak
A bag, traditionally made from the skin of a goat (a goatskin), used for holding and dispensing wine.

winetaster winetasters n
wijnproever
One who examines and evaluates wine by tasting it.

winetasting winetastings n
wijnproeverij
(countable) An event for the purpose of tasting and evaluating wine.

wing /wi(ː)ŋ/ /wɪŋ/ wings n
vleugel vlerk vleder wiek
An appendage of an animal's (bird, bat, insect) body that enables it to fly
vleugel
(aviation) Part of an aircraft that produces the lift for rising into the air.
A part of something that is lesser in size than the main body, such as an extension from the main building.
A faction of a political movement. Usually implies a position apart from the mainstream center position.
(nautical) That part of the hold or orlop of a vessel which is nearest the sides. In a fleet, one of the extremities when the ships are drawn up in line, or when forming the two sides of a triangle.
(sports) A position in several field games on either side of the field.
A portable shelter consisting of a fabric roof on a frame, like a tent without sides.

wing mirror wing mirrors n
achteruitkijkspiegel buitenspiegel zijspiegel
Either of a pair of mirrors on the sides of a car or other vehicle that enable the driver to see to the side and behind.

winged /wɪŋ(ɪ)d/ adj
gevleugeld
Having wings.

winged word /ˌwɪŋd ˈwɜːd/ /ˌwɪŋd ˈwɝd/ winged words n
gevleugeld woord
(idiomatic, literary, chiefly, in the plural) A word or statement which is very apt for an occasion, or memorable. [late 16th c.]

winger /ˈwɪŋ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈwɪŋ.ɚ/ wingers n
vleugelspeler
(sports) An offensive player who plays on either side of the center.

wingless adj
vleugelloos
Having no, or only rudimentary, wings.

wingspan wingspans n
spanwijdte
(usually in singular) The distance from the left wingtip to the right wingtip (of a bird, airplane etc.).

wink /ˈwɪŋk/ winks n
knipoog
An act of winking (a blinking of only one eye), or a message sent by winking.
ogenblik
A brief time; an instant.

wink /ˈwɪŋk/ v
knipogen
(transitive, intransitive) To blink with only one eye as a message, signal, or suggestion, usually with an implication of conspiracy. (When transitive, the object may be the eye being winked, or the message being conveyed.)
flonkeren twinkelen
(intransitive) To gleam fitfully or intermitently; to twinkle; to flicker.

winner /ˈwɪnə/ /ˈwɪnɚ/ winners n
winnaar winnares
One who has won or often wins.

winnow /ˈwɪnoʊ/ /ˈwɪnəʊ/ winnows n
wan
That which winnows or which is used in winnowing; a contrivance for fanning or winnowing grain.

winnow /ˈwɪnoʊ/ /ˈwɪnəʊ/ v
wannen
(transitive, agriculture) To subject (granular material, especially food grain) to a current of air separating heavier and lighter components, as grain from chaff.

winnowing basket winnowing baskets n
wan
A basket used to winnow rice or grain from the chaff.

winsome /ˈwɪn.s(ə)m/ /ˈwɪn.səm/ winsomer winsomest adj
innemend
Charming, engaging, winning; inspiring approval and trust, especially if in an innocent manner.

winter /ˈwɪntə/ /ˈwɪntɚ/ [ˈwɪntʰɚ] [ˈwɪnɚ] [ˈwɪɾ̃ɚ] winters n
winter
Traditionally the fourth of the four seasons, typically regarded as being from December to February in continental regions of the Northern Hemisphere or the months of June, July, and August in the Southern Hemisphere. It is the time when the sun is lowest in the sky, resulting in short days, and the time of year with the lowest atmospheric temperatures for the region.

winter /ˈwɪntə/ /ˈwɪntɚ/ [ˈwɪntʰɚ] [ˈwɪnɚ] [ˈwɪɾ̃ɚ] v
winteren
(intransitive) To spend the winter (in a particular place).
(transitive) To store something (for instance animals) somewhere over winter to protect it from cold.

winter coat winter coats n
winterjas wintermantel
A warm coat, often an overcoat, fit to be worn in winter
winterkleed wintervacht
(zoology) An animal's seasonal appearance in winter, notably thicker and/or otherwise camouflaged plumage or fur after (often autumnal) moulting

winter depression n
winterdepressie
(psychology) Winter seasonal affective disorder.

winter storm /ˈwɪntə(ɹ) stɔːm/ /ˈwɪntɚ stɔɹm/ winter storms n
winterstorm sneeuwstorm
A meteorological event in which the dominant varieties of precipitation are forms that only occur at cold temperatures, such as snow or sleet, or a rainstorm in which ground temperatures are cold enough to allow ice to form.

winter tire winter tires n
winterband

winterkill winterkills n
wintersterfte
The mortality resulting from lethal wintry conditions among a human, animal, and/or vegetal population.

wintertime wintertimes n
wintertijd
The season of winter, between autumn and spring.

wipe /waɪp/ v
vegen
(transitive) To move an object over, maintaining contact, with the intention of removing some substance from the surface. (Compare rub.)
wissen
(transitive, plumbing) To make (a joint, as between pieces of lead pipe), by surrounding the junction with a mass of solder, applied in a plastic condition by means of a rag with which the solder is shaped by rubbing.

wipe the slate clean /ˌwaɪp ðə sleɪt ˈkliːn/ v
met een schone lei beginnen
(idiomatic) To make a fresh start, for example by forgetting about previous differences and disagreements.

wipeout wipeouts n
botsing
The act of colliding or crashing.
(surfing) The act of falling off one's surfboard.

wire /waɪ(ə)ɹ/ /waɪə(ɹ)/ /wʌɪ(ə)ɹ/ /ˈwaɪɚ/ [wäɪɚ] [wəɪɚ] wires n
draad
A piece of such material; a thread or slender rod of metal, a cable.
ader elektriciteitsdraad snoer
A metal conductor that carries electricity.

wire /waɪ(ə)ɹ/ /waɪə(ɹ)/ /wʌɪ(ə)ɹ/ /ˈwaɪɚ/ [wäɪɚ] [wəɪɚ] v
vastbinden
To fasten with wire, especially with reference to wine bottles, corks, or fencing.
electrificeren
To equip with wires for use with electricity.
aansluiten
To add (something) into a system (especially an electrical system) by means of wiring.

wire cutters n
draadschaar
A hand tool resembling pliers, intended for cutting wires.

wire stripper wire strippers n
draadstripper striptang
A small, hand-held device used to strip the electrical insulation from electric wires.

wireless /ˈwaɪ(jə)ɹ.ləs/ /ˈwaɪə.ləs/ adj
draadloos
Not having any wires.

wiretap v
aftappen
To install or to use such a connection.

wiry /ˈwaɪ(ə)ɹi/ wirier wiriest adj
pezig
Thin, muscular and flexible.

wisdom /ˈwɪzdəm/ wisdoms n
wijsheid
(uncountable) An element of personal character that enables one to distinguish the wise from the unwise.
(countable) A piece of wise advice.
The discretionary use of knowledge for the greatest good.
The ability to apply relevant knowledge in an insightful way, especially to different situations from that in which the knowledge was gained.
The ability to make a decision based on the combination of knowledge, experience, and intuitive understanding.
(theology) The ability to know and apply spiritual truths.

wisdom tooth wisdom teeth n
verstandskies wijsheidstand
(dentistry) One of the four (one upper and one lower on each side) rearmost molars in humans, which typically develop between ages 18-24.

wise /waɪz/ more wise most wise wiser wisest adj
wijs
Showing good judgement or the benefit of experience.

wisely /ˈwaɪzli/ more wisely most wisely wiselier wiseliest adv
wijselijk
In a wise manner; using good judgement.

wisent /ˈviːzənt/ /ˈwɪzənt/ wisents n
wisent
The European bison, Bison bonasus.

wish /wɪʃ/ wishes n
wens
The thing desired or longed for.

wish /wɪʃ/ v
wensen willen
(intransitive, followed by for) To hope (for a particular outcome), even if that outcome is unlikely to occur or cannot occur.
wensen
(ditransitive) To bestow (a thought or gesture) towards (someone or something).

wish list wish lists n
verlanglijst
A list of desired things.

wishbone wishbones n
vorkbeen
A forked bone between the neck and breast of a bird consisting chiefly of the two clavicles fused at their median or lower end, regarded as a lucky charm in some countries.
(American football) A particular kind of offensive formation. See wishbone formation.
(automotive) A suspension component similar in shape to a chicken wishbone.

wishful thinking wishful thinkings n
wensdenken
(idiomatic, psychology) The illusion that what one would like to be true is actually true.

wisp /wɪsp/ wisps n
sliert
A small bundle, as of straw or other like substance; any slender, flexible structure or group.

wisteria /wɪsˈtiriə/ /wɪsˈtɛriə/ wisterias n
blauweregen
Any of several woody climbing vines, of the genus Wisteria, native to the East Asian countries of China, Korea, and Japan and the eastern United States.

wistful /ˈwɪstfəl/ more wistful most wistful adj
weemoedig droefgeestig melancholisch
Full of longing or yearning.

wit /wɪt/ v
weten
(ambitransitive, chiefly, archaic) Know, be aware of (constructed with of when used intransitively).

witch /wɪt͡ʃ/ witches n
heks kol mare tovenares
A person who practices witchcraft.
One who exercises more-than-common power of attraction; a charming or bewitching person.

witch doctor /ˈwɪtʃ ˌdɑktɚ/ /ˈwɪtʃ ˌdɒktə/ witch doctors n
sjamaan
A person (often male) who is believed to ward off witchcraft and heal through magical powers; a shaman.

witch hat witch hats n
heksenmuts
A style of hat worn by witches in popular culture depictions, characterized by a conical crown and a wide brim.

witch hazel witch hazels n
toverhazelaar
(countable) Any of several small deciduous trees, of the genus Hamamelis, having yellow flowers

witch's broom n
heksenbezem

witch's hat witches' hats n
zwartwordende wasplaat
Hygrocybe conica, a small mushroom of the waxcap genus found in North America and Northern Europe.
(Australia) A traffic cone.
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see witch,‎ hat.

witch's milk n
heksenmelk
Milk secreted from the breasts of newborn babies.

witch-hunt /ˈwɪtʃhʌnt/ witch-hunts n
heksenjacht
(now, chiefly, historical) A search for people believed to be using sorcery or harmful magic, typically in order to persecute or punish them.

witchcraft /ˈwɪt͡ʃkɹæft/ /ˈwɪt͡ʃkɹɑːft/ witchcrafts n
hekserij
The practice of witches; magic, sorcery, or the use of supernatural powers to influence or predict events.

witches' Sabbath witches' Sabbaths n
heksensabbat
A supposed meeting of witches at midnight to practice sorcery or to take part in a demonic orgy.

witches' cauldron witches' cauldrons n
heksenketel
A large mist/smoke-filled black iron pot, stereotypically used by European witches to brew potions and cast spells.

with /wəð/ /wəθ/ /wɪi/ /wɪt/ /wɪv/ /wɪð/ /wɪθ/ preposition
met tegen
Against.
met bij
In the company of; alongside, close to; near to.
met
In addition to; as an accessory to.
Using as an instrument; by means of.
(obsolete) Using as nourishment; more recently replaced by on.
bij voor
In support of.
met door
Keeping up with; understanding; following along.

with a grain of salt adv
met een korreltje zout
(idiomatic) With a little common sense and skepticism.

with a vengeance
uit alle macht
(idiomatic) With an intense motivation; in an extreme, intense, or violent manner.

with all due respect
met alle respect met respect
(formal, idiom) A phrase used before disagreeing with someone or saying something they may find offensive, usually considered polite.

with all one's might
met al zijn kracht uit alle macht

with bad grace
kwaadschiks

with bated breath /wɪð ˈbeɪtɪd ˈbɹɛθ/
met ingehouden adem
(idiomatic) Eagerly; with great anticipation.

with difficulty /wɪð ˈdɪfɪkʊlti/ /wɪð ˈdɪfɪkʌlti/
moeilijk met moeite
In a way that requires significant effort.

with flying colors
glansrijk met vlag en wimpel
(American spelling, idiomatic) Extremely well; in an exceptional, noteworthy, or extraordinary manner.

with one's head held high adv
met opgeheven hoofd
(idiomatic) Proudly, with pride.

with open arms
met open armen
(idiomatic) With enthusiasm, as if embracing

with pleasure /wəð ˈpleʒ.ə/ /wɪð ˈplɛʒ.ə/ /wɪθ ˈplɛʒ.ɚ/
graag gaarne met genoegen
(idiomatic) Willingly; without argument

with respect to preposition
ten opzichte van met betrekking tot
Regarding; concerning; pertaining to.

withdraw /wɪðˈdɹɑ/ /wɪðˈdɹɔ/ /wɪðˈdɹɔː/ /wɪθˈdɹɑ/ /wɪθˈdɹɔ/ /wɪθˈdɹɔː/ v
terugtreden
afhalen opnemen pinnen
(banking, finance) To extract (money) from a bank account or other financial deposit.
intrekken terugnemen
To take away or take back (something previously given or permitted); to remove, to retract.
terugtrekken
To draw or pull (something) away or back from its original position or situation.
To remove (someone or (reflexive, archaic) oneself) from a position or situation; specifically (military) , to remove (soldiers) from a battle or position where they are stationed.

withdrawal /wɪðˈdɹɔː(ə)l/ /wɪðˈdɹɔːɹəl/ /wɪθˈdɹɔː(ə)l/ /wɪθˈdɹɔːɹəl/ /ˈwɪθˌdɹɔːl/ withdrawals n
terugtrekking
An act of withdrawing or a state of being withdrawn.

withe /waɪð/ /wɪð/ /wɪθ/ withes n
wilgenteen
A flexible, slender shoot or twig, especially when used as a band or for binding; a withy.

wither /ˈwɪðə/ /ˈwɪðɚ/ v
verschrompelen
(intransitive) To shrivel, droop or dry up, especially from lack of water.

withering more withering most withering adj
verdorren vernietigen verwelken
Tending to destroy, devastate, overwhelm, or cause complete destruction.
verbleken verleppen
Diminishing rapidly.
iemand het zwijgen opleggen
Tending to make someone feel small; scornful in a mortifying way.

witherite witherites n
witheriet
(mineral) A yellow-grey mineral form of barium carbonate, BaCO3

withers /ˈwɪð.əz/ /ˈwɪð.ɚz/ n
schoft
The part of the back of a four-legged animal that is between the shoulder blades; in many species the highest point of the body and the standard place to measure the animal's height. [from 1580]

withhold /wɪðˈhoʊld/ /wɪðˈhəʊld/ /wɪθˈhoʊld/ /wɪθˈhəʊld/ v
onthouden onttrekken
(intransitive) To stay back, to refrain.

within /wɪðˈɪn/ /wɪˈθɪn/ preposition
binnenin
In the inner part, spatially; physically inside.

without /wɪðˈaʊt/ /wɪθˈaʊt/ [wɪðˈɐʊt] [wɪθˈɐʊt] preposition
zonder
Not doing or not having done something.

without a doubt
ongetwijfeld zonder twijfel
certainly; doubtlessly; unquestionably; indisputably; doubtless; surely; no doubt; without any doubt.

without a trace
spoorloos
Without showing or leaving behind any sign of something; tracelessly.

without loss of generality
zonder verlies van algemeenheid
(mathematics) With a constraining assumption that, however, makes it clear how to apply the proof performed under this assumption to the general case unconstrained by the assumption.

withstand /wɪðˈstænd/ /wɪθˈstænd/ v
weerstaan
(transitive) To resist or endure (something) successfully.

witness /ˈwɪtnəs/ /ˈwɪtnɪs/ witnesses n
getuigenis
(uncountable) Attestation of a fact or event; testimony.
(countable) One who is called upon to witness an event or action, such as a wedding or the signing of a document.
getuige
(countable) One who sees or has personal knowledge of something.
(countable, law) Someone called to give evidence in a court.

witness box witness boxes n
getuigenbank getuigenbankje
(chiefly, British) A witness stand in a courtroom.

witticism /ˈwɪ.tɪ.sɪz.əm/ witticisms n
woordspeling
a witty remark

witty /ˈwɪti/ [ˈwɪɾi] wittier wittiest adj
wijs
(archaic) Possessing a strong intellect or intellectual capacity; intelligent, skilful, ingenious.
geestig
Clever; amusingly ingenious.
Full of wit.
Quick of mind; insightful; in possession of wits.

wizard /wɪz.ɚd/ /ˈwɪz.əd/ wizards n
tovenaar magiër
Someone, usually male, who uses (or has skill with) magic, mystic items, and magical and mystical practices.
assistent
(computing) A computer program or script used to simplify complex operations, often for an inexperienced user.

wizened /ˈwizənd/ /ˈwɪzənd/ more wizened most wizened adj
gekrompen ineengekrompen verschrompeld
Withered; lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness.

woad /woʊd/ /wəʊd/ woads n
wede
(countable) The plant Isatis tinctoria.
(countable, and, uncountable) The blue vat dye made from the leaves of the plant through partial drying and fermentation.

woad-waxen woad-waxens n
verfbrem
The leguminous plant Genista tinctoria, native to Europe.

wobble /ˈwɑbl̩/ /ˈwɒbl̩/ v
wiebelen wankelen
(intransitive) To move with an uneven or rocking motion, or unsteadily to and fro.
wiebelen
(transitive) To cause to wobble.

wobbly /ˈwɑb(ə)li/ /ˈwɒb(ə)li/ wobblier wobbliest adj
kreupel mank wankel
Unsteady and tending to wobble.

woe /woʊ/ /wəʊ/ woes n
ellende droefheid lijden ongeluk
Calamity, trouble.

wok /wɑk/ /wɒk/ woks n
wok
A large, round-bottomed cooking pan used in East Asian cooking.

wok /wɑk/ /wɒk/ v
wokken
To prepare oriental cuisine using a wok.

woke /woʊk/ /wəʊk/ more woke most woke woker wokest adj
woke
(originally, _, AAVE, slang) Alert, aware of what is going on, or well-informed, especially in racial and other social justice issues.

wokeism n
wokisme
(slang, derogatory, politics) The quality or state of holding left-wing views or attitudes, in a way that is deemed overzealous, performative, or insincere.

wolf /wʊf/ /wʊlf/ /wʌlf/ [wɫ̩f] [wʊwf] [wʊ̠ɫf] wolves n
wolf
Any of several related canines that resemble Canis lupus in appearance, especially those of the genus Canis.

wolf cub /ˈwʊlfkʌb/ wolf cubs n
wolvenwelp welp
A young wolf.

wolf dog wolf dogs n
wolfshond
A hybrid between a wolf and a dog.

wolf down v
opschrokken
(idiomatic) To consume (food) quickly or greedily, without regard for table manners.

wolf in sheep's clothing /ˈwʊlf ən ˈʃips ˈkloʊðɪŋ/ /ˈwʊlf ɪn ˈʃiːps ˈkləʊðɪŋ/ wolves in sheep's clothing n
wolf in schaapskleren
(idiomatic) Someone who or something which is harmful or threatening but disguised as something peaceful or pleasant.

wolf spider wolf spiders n
wolfsspin
Any of several species of wandering spiders (family Lycosidae) that catch their prey on the ground by stalking it and not building webs.

wolfberry wolfberries n
Chinese boksdoorn boksdoorn
Lycium barbarum or Lycium chinense

wolffish /ˈwʊlfˌfɪʃ/ wolffish wolffishes n
zeewolf
Any fish of the family Anarhichadidae.

wolfpack /ˈwʊlfpæk/ wolfpacks n
roedel wolvenroedel
A family or other group of wild wolves.

wollastonite wollastonites n
wollastoniet
(mineral) A grey inosilicate mineral, mostly calcium silicate, CaSiO3, found deposited in limestone.

wolverine /ˈwɒlvəˌɹiːn/ /ˈwʊlvəˌɹiːn/ /ˌwʊlvəˈɹiːn/ wolverines n
veelvraat
A solitary, fierce mammal of the Mustelidae family, Gulo gulows.

woman /ˈwoʊ.mən/ /ˈwʊm.ɘn/ /ˈwʊm.ən/ [ˈwo.mɪn] women n
vrouw
A female person, usually an adult; a (generally adult) female sentient being, whether human, supernatural, elf, alien, etc.

woman of the world women of the world n
vrouw van de wereld
() A worldly or sophisticated woman, one well versed in the ways and dealings of humankind.

womanizer /ˈwʊm.əˌnaɪ.zəɹ/ womanizers n
vrouwenloper wijvenloper
A man who habitually flirts with and seduces, or attempts to seduce, women.

womb /wuːm/ wombs n
baarmoeder
(anatomy) In female mammals, the organ in which the young are conceived and grow until birth; the uterus. [from 8th c.]

wombat /ˈwɑmˌbæt/ /ˈwɒm.bæt/ wombats n
wombat
Any of several herbivorous, burrowing marsupials, of the family Vombatidae, mainly found in southern and eastern Australia.

wombly more wombly most wombly adj
baarmoeder-
Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of having a womb.

women's rights n
vrouwenrechten

women's shelter women's shelters n
blijf-van-mijn-lijfhuis
A place of temporary refuge and support for women escaping violent or abusive situations, such as rape and domestic violence.

women's studies n
vrouwenstudies
The academic field which examines topics concerning women, feminism, and the relationship of gender and politics.

wonder /ˈwʌndə/ /ˈwʌndɚ/ wonders n
wonder
Something that causes amazement or awe; a marvel.

wonder /ˈwʌndə/ /ˈwʌndɚ/ v
verwonderen
(intransitive) To be affected with surprise or admiration; to be struck with astonishment; to be amazed; to marvel; often followed by at.
zich afvragen
(transitive, intransitive) To ponder; to feel doubt and curiosity; to query in the mind.

wonder of the world wonders of the world n
wereldwonder
Something remarkable in the world.

wonderful /ˈwʌn.də.fl̩/ /ˈwʌn.dɚ.fl̩/ more wonderful most wonderful wonderfuler wonderfulest wonderfuller wonderfullest adj
heerlijk wonderbaar fantastisch
Surprisingly excellent; very good or admirable, extremely impressive.

wonderfully /wʌn.də(ɹ).fli/ more wonderfully most wonderfully adv
fantastisch wonderlijk
In a wonderful manner.
wonderlijk
To an extent inspiring wonder.

wonderment wonderments n
verwondering
A state, arousal, or thing describable by wonder, strange, awe, surprise, marvel, or astonishment.

wone /woʊn/ /wəʊn/ v
wonen
(obsolete, or, archaic, dialectal) To live, reside, stay.

wont /woʊnt/ /wɑnt/ /wɒnt/ /wɔnt/ /wəʊnt/ /wʊnt/ /wʌnt/ adj
gewend gewoon
Accustomed or used (to or with a thing), accustomed or apt (to do something).

wont /woʊnt/ /wɑnt/ /wɒnt/ /wɔnt/ /wəʊnt/ /wʊnt/ /wʌnt/ wonts n
gewoonte
(archaic) One's habitual way of doing things; custom, habit, practice.

wont /woʊnt/ /wɑnt/ /wɒnt/ /wɔnt/ /wəʊnt/ /wʊnt/ /wʌnt/ v
wennen
(transitive, archaic) To make (someone) used to; to accustom.
gewend
(intransitive, archaic) To be accustomed (to something), to be in the habit (of doing something).

wonton /ˈwɑntɑn/ /ˈwɒntɒn/ wontons n
wantan
A Chinese dumpling, often stuffed with varieties of meat or seafood and vegetables.

woo /wuː/ v
het hof maken
(transitive) To endeavor to gain someone's support.

wood /wʊd/ woods n
hout
(uncountable) The substance making up the central part of the trunk and branches of a tree. Used as a material for construction, to manufacture various items, etc. or as fuel.
houtsoort
(countable) The wood of a particular species of tree.
brandhout
Firewood.
woud woudland
(music) A woodwind instrument.

wood /wʊd/ v
bebossen
(transitive) To cover or plant with trees.

wood anemone wood anemones n
bosanemoon
Either of two plant species of the family Ranunculaceae, Anemone nemorosa and Anemone quinquefolia.

wood ant wood ants n
bosmier
Any of the mound-building ants of the Formica rufa subgeneric group.

wood apple wood apples n
olifantsappel
Limonia acidissima, a tree of Southeast Asia.

wood cudweed n
bosdroogbloem
A weedy plant of species Gnaphalium sylvaticum, found in the north temperate zone.

wood duck wood ducks n
carolina-eend
A colorful North American duck, Aix sponsa, that nests in hollow trees.

wood ear wood ears n
judasoor
An edible fungus in the genus Auricularia, shaped like an ear and growing on wood.

wood frog wood frogs n
boskikker

wood horsetail wood horsetails n
bospaardenstaart
A plant in the taxonomic genus Equisetum (horsetails); Equisetum sylvaticum.

wood mouse wood mice n
bosmuis
A European rodent, Apodemus sylvaticus, that tends to live in hedgerows.

wood pigeon wood pigeons n
houtduif
The common wood pigeon, an Old World species of pigeon, Columba palumbus.

wood sandpiper wood sandpipers n
bosruiter
A Eurasian species of small wader birds, Tringa glareola, that is the smallest of the shanks.

wood sorrel /ˈwʊdˌsɒɹəl/ wood sorrels n
witte klaverzuring
A white-flowered, edible woodland plant, Oxalis acetosella.
klaverzuring
Any of several other species of the genus Oxalis.

wood spirit wood spirits n
bosgeest woudgeest
(countable) A dryad or other spiritual being associated with forests, woods, or trees.

wood warbler wood warblers n
fluiter
Phylloscopus sibilatrix, a common and widespread leaf warbler which breeds throughout northern and temperate Europe, and just into the extreme west of Asia in the southern Ural Mountains.

woodblock woodblocks n
houtsnede
(printing) A wooden block used as a printing form.

woodblock printing n
blokdruk
A technique for printing text, images or patterns used widely throughout East Asia and originating in China in antiquity as a method of printing on textiles and later paper.

woodchat shrike woodchat shrikes n
roodkopklauwier
Lanius senator, a species in the shrike family (Laniidae).

woodchuck /ˈwʊd.t͡ʃʌk/ woodchucks n
bosmarmot
A rodent of the family Sciuridae, belonging to the group of large ground squirrels known as marmots, Marmota monax.

woodcock /ˈwʊd.kɒk/ woodcock woodcocks n
houtsnip snip
Any of several wading birds in the genus Scolopax, of the family Scolopacidae, characterised by a long slender bill and cryptic brown and blackish plumage.

woodcut woodcuts n
xylografie
(uncountable) A method of printmaking from such a block.

woodcutter woodcutters n
houthakker
A person who cuts wood.

wooden /ˈwʊdən/ more wooden most wooden adj
houten
Made of wood.
houten houterig
(figuratively) As if made of wood; moving awkwardly, or speaking with dull lack of emotion.

wooden spoon /ˈwʊdən spuːn/ wooden spoons n
houten lepel pollepel
A spoon made from wood, commonly used in food preparation.
rode lantaarn
(idiomatic) An ironic prize for finishing last in a competition.

woodie woodies n
houtig (houtige) verhout

woodlark woodlarks n
boomleeuwerik
A lark, Lullula arborea, the only member of the genus Lullula, found in western Eurasia and northern Africa.

woodlouse /ˈwʊd.ˌlaʊs/ woodlice n
pissebed keldermot varkensbeest
Any of the terrestrial isopod crustaceans of suborder Oniscidea, which have a rigid, segmented exoskeleton, often being capable of rolling into a ball, and feed only on dead plant matter, usually living in damp, dark places, such as under stones or bark.

woodpecker /ˈwʊdpɛkə/ /ˈwʊdˌpɛkɚ/ woodpeckers n
specht
Any bird of species-rich family Picidae, with a strong pointed beak suitable for pecking holes in wood.

woodwind /ˈwʊdwɪnd/ woodwinds n
houtblaasinstrument
(musical instruments) Any (typically wooden) musical instrument that produces sound by the player blowing into it, through a reed, or across an opening. Woodwind instruments include the recorder, flute, piccolo, clarinet, oboe, cor anglais and bassoon.

woodwind instrument woodwind instruments n
houtblaasinstrument

woodworm woodworms n
houtworm
Any of many beetle larvae that bore into wood.

woody /ˈwʊdi/ woodier woodiest adj
houtig
(botany) Non-herbaceous.

wooer /ˈwu.ɚ/ /ˈwuː.ə/ wooers n
huwelijkskandidaat
Someone who woos or courts.

woof /wuf/ /wuːf/ /wʊf/ woofs n
inslag
The set of yarns carried by the shuttle of a loom which are placed crosswise at right angles to and interlaced with the warp; the weft.
waf woef
The sound a dog makes when barking; a bark.
(by extension) A sound resembling a dog's bark; specifically (sound engineering) , a low-frequency sound of bad quality produced by a loudspeaker.

wool /wʊl/ [wəl] [wɫ̩] [wʊ̠ɫ] wools n
wol
The hair of the sheep, llama and some other ruminants.
A cloth or yarn made from the wool of sheep.

woolen /ˈwʊlən/ adj
wollen
Made of wool.

woolly /ˈwʊli/ woollier woolliest adj
wollig
Made of wool.

woolly bear woolly bears n
behaarde rups
(colloquial) A hairy caterpillar.

woolly mammoth woolly mammoths n
wolharige mammoet
A very hairy mammoth, Mammuthus primigenius, widespread in colder regions of the Northern Hemisphere during the Pleistocene period.

woolly rhinoceros n
wolharige neushoorn

woozy /ˈwuːzi/ woozier wooziest adj
wazig
Queasy, dizzy, or disoriented.

wop /wɒp/ wops n
macaronivreter pizzavreter spaghettivreetster spaghettivreter
(UK, US, Australia, slang, offensive, derogatory, ethnic slur) A person of Italian descent.

word /wɜːd/ /wɝd/ words n
woord woordenwisseling
The smallest unit of language that has a particular meaning and can be expressed by itself; the smallest discrete, meaningful unit of language. (contrast morpheme.)
woordenwisseling
(group theory) A group element, expressed as a product of group elements.
woord erewoord
A promise; an oath or guarantee. [from 10th c.]

word /wɜːd/ /wɝd/ v
formuleren onder woorden brengen verwoorden
(transitive) To say or write (something) using particular words; to phrase (something).

word break word breaks n
woordafbreking
(usually) A point in writing where a word is split so that part of it is relegated to the next line, typically at the end of a syllable and marked with a hyphen: an intersyllabic division.

word of honor words of honor n
woord van eer
A promise; a pledge of one's good faith, veracity, and reliability.

word of mouth n
mond-tot-mond mond-tot-mond communicatie
(idiomatic) Verbal means of passing on information.

word order word orders n
woordvolgorde
The ordering of the syntactic constituents of a language.

word problem word problems n
verhaalsom verhaaltjessom
A mathematics question that states verbally what is usually expressed with symbols or diagrams.

word processor /wɜːd ˈpɹəʊˌsɛsə(ɹ)/ /wɝd ˈpɹɑˌsɛsɚ/ word processors n
tekstverwerker
Software that provides word processing functions on a computer, typically including typeface selection, line justification and other formatting, pagination, and numerous other features.

word search word searches n
woordzoeker
(games) A word game consisting of a grid of letters, the aim of which is to find an array of given words hidden within the grid.

wording wordings n
bewoording formulering verwoording woordkeuze
A choice of words and the style in which they are used in a given context.

wordlist wordlists n
woordenlijst
A written collection of all words derived from a particular source, or sharing some other characteristic.

wordsmith /ˈwɜːdsmɪθ/ /ˈwɝdˌsmɪθ/ wordsmiths n
woordkunstenaar
One who uses words skilfully. [from late 19th c.]

work /wøːk/ /wɜɪ̯k/ /wɜː(ɹ)k/ /wɜːk/ /wɝk/ /wɵːk/ [wœːk] [wɔːk] [wɚk] [wɛːk] [wɜːk] [wʊːɹk] works n
werk arbeid job
labour, occupation, job.
werk arbeidsplaats
The place where one is employed.
arbeid werk
(physics) A measure of energy expended in moving an object; most commonly, force times distance. No work is done if the object does not move.
werk arbeid
effort expended on a particular task.
werk
(uncountable, often, in combination) The result of a particular manner of production.
werk werkstuk
(countable) A literary, artistic, or intellectual production.

work /wøːk/ /wɜɪ̯k/ /wɜː(ɹ)k/ /wɜːk/ /wɝk/ /wɵːk/ [wœːk] [wɔːk] [wɚk] [wɛːk] [wɜːk] [wʊːɹk] v
werken
(intransitive) To do a specific task by employing physical or mental powers.
(intransitive) To function correctly; to act as intended; to achieve the goal designed for.
bewerken werken
(transitive) To shape, form, or improve a material.
bespelen
(transitive) To provoke or excite; to influence.
bewerkstelligen werken
(transitive, law) To cause to happen or to occur as a consequence.

work ethic work ethics n
werkethos
The value that one ought to work hard at one's job or duties.

work experience n
werkervaring
Professional experience.

work in progress works in progress n
werk in uitvoering
(uncountable) Work that has been started, but is not complete.

work of art works of art n
kunstwerk
A product of the fine arts; a painting, sculpture, etc.

work out /ˌwəːk ˈaʊt/ /ˌwɚk ˈaʊt/ v
uitrekenen
(transitive) To calculate.
uitwerken
(transitive) To develop or devise in detail; to elaborate.

work permit work permits n
arbeidsvergunning werkvergunning
A legal authorization which allows a person to take employment in a country other than that in which he/she holds citizenship.

work someone's ass off v
zich uit de naad werken
(This entry is a translation hub.) (idiomatic, vulgar, slang) To work, or cause to work, excessively or to the point of exhaustion; see work + someone's ass off.

work wonders v
wonderen doen

work-to-rule work-to-rules n
langzaamaanactie modelactie stiptheidsactie
A labor protest in which employees do only the minimum work required by the rules of a workplace, following safety or other regulations to the letter in order to cause a slowdown.

workaholic workaholics n
workaholic
A person who feels compelled to work excessively, including while at home.

workbench /ˈwɝk.bɛnt͡ʃ/ workbenches n
werkbank
A sturdy bench or table at which manual work is done by a carpenter, machinist, etc.

workday workdays n
werkdag
(chiefly, US) Any of the days of a week on which work is done; any day in a workweek. The five workdays in many countries are usually Monday to Friday (and are defined as such in official and legal usage even though many people work on weekends).

worker /ˈwɜː.kə/ /ˈwɝ.kɚ/ workers n
arbeider arbeidster arbeidskracht
A person who performs labor for a living, especially manual labor.

worker bee worker bees n
werkbij werkster
A sterile bee whose specialty is to support the hive, especially by collecting pollen.

workers of the world, unite phraseologicalUnit
proletariërs aller landen, verenigt U
Laborers are encouraged to unionize or otherwise engage in collective action on a global scale in order to use the strength of their numbers to obtain better conditions.

workforce /ˈwɜːk.foəs/ /ˈwɜːk.fɔːs/ /ˈwɝk.fo(ː)ɹs/ /ˈwɝk.foɹs/ [ˈwɚk.fo̞ɹs] workforces n
werkkracht
All the workers employed by a specific organization or state, or on a specific project.

workhorse workhorses n
werkpaard
A horse used primarily for manual labor; a draft horse.
(by extension) Someone or something that does a lot of work; something or someone who works consistently or regularly.

working capital n
werkkapitaal
(business, accounting) A financial metric that is a measure of current assets of a business that exceeds its liabilities and can be applied to its operation

working class working classes n
arbeidersklasse
The social class of those who perform physical work for a living, as opposed to the professional or middle class, the upper class, or others.

working conditions n
werkomstandigheden
The environment in which one works, as influenced by factors such as cleanliness, lighting, equipment, paid overtime, uniforms, access to amenities, etc.

working day working days n
werkdag
Any of those days of a week on which work is done, officially Monday to Friday in many countries (even though many people work on weekends).
The part of a day in which work is done; the number of hours one must work per day for a specified wage.

working dog working dogs n
werkhond
(cynology) Any breed of dog developed primarily to assist humans in performing tasks, such as farming, controlling livestock, law enforcement, or assisting the blind.

working family working families n
arbeidersgezin
A family in the working class.

working group working groups n
werkgroep
Any more or less formal team working for a specific purpose.

working hypothesis working hypotheses n
werkhypothese
A hypothesis that is unverified yet tentatively chosen as a best guess to build upon or put effort into its verification.

working language working languages n
werktaal
Language that is given a unique legal status in an international organisation or other supranational body as its primary means of communication.
(translation studies) Language that a translator or interpreter works with.

working life working lives n
beroepsleven
The period of one's life spent in employment, between leaving school and retirement.

working memory working memories n
werkgeheugen
(psychology) A cognitive system with a limited capacity that can hold information temporarily.

working title working titles n
werktitel
The temporary name of a product or project (such as a film or video game), when under development; often changed when released.

workman /ˈwɜːkmən/ /ˈwɝkmən/ workmen n
werkman werkmens
A man who labours for wages.

workout /ˈwɜːk.aʊ̯t/ /ˈwɝk.aʊ̯t/ workouts n
training oefening
An exercise session; a period of physical exercise.
training
A schedule or program of specific exercises, especially one intended to achieve a particular goal.
work-out
(by extension) Any activity that requires much physical or mental effort, or produces strain.

workplace workplaces n
arbeidsplaats
The place where someone works.

workroom workrooms n
werkkamer
A room, such as a workshop or studio, where work is done.

works /wɜːks/ /wɝks/ n
daden werken
(with "the") Everything or everything that is available or possible; especially, all available toppings on food.

works agreement works agreements n
ondernemingsovereenkomst
A contract between an employer and a works council specifying conditions of their industry binding the employer and all the workforce for whom the works council has been established.

works council works councils n
ondernemingsraad or
An organization representing workers within a commercial corporation, known in several European jurisdictions.

workshop /ˈwɜːk.ʃɒp/ /ˈwɜːk.ʃɔp/ /ˈwɝk.ʃɑp/ workshops n
werkplaats atelier
A room, especially one which is not particularly large, used for manufacturing or other light industrial work.
workshop
A brief, intensive course of education for a small group, emphasizing interaction and practical problem solving.

workshy more workshy most workshy adj
arbeidsschuw werkschuw
(British) Disinclined to work; lazy.

workstation workstations n
werkstation
a desktop computer, normally more powerful than a normal PC and often dedicated to a specific task, such as graphics

worktop worktops n
aanrecht
(UK) A surface, usually resting on cupboards or drawers that can be used to work on. Usually in a kitchen.

workweek workweeks n
werkweek
(US) The range of days of the week that are normally worked

world /wərld/ /wɜɹld/ /wɜːld/ /wɵːld/ [wɚːɫd] [wɵːɯ̯d̥] worlds n
wereld aarde
(with "the" or a plural possessive pronoun) The subjective human experience, regarded collectively; human collective existence; existence in general.
(computing) The part of an operating system distributed with the kernel, consisting of the shell and other programs.
wereld
(countable) A planet, especially one which is inhabited or inhabitable.
An individual or group perspective or social setting.

world capital world capitals n
wereldhoofdstad

world champion world champions n
wereldkampioen
The winner of a world cup or world championship.

world language world languages n
wereldtaal
A language spoken internationally and which is learned by many people as a second language.

world map /wɜːld ˈmæp/ /wɝːld ˈmæp/ world maps n
wereldkaart
A map of a world; a cartographic representation, a projection done to scale, representative of a planet's surface.

world music world musics n
traditionele muziek volksmuziek
(music, rare) Traditional music, as opposed to popular music or classical music.
wereldmuziek
(music genre) Music that combines elements from traditional styles from the non-Western world along with modern, popular elements, in order to create something marketed towards Western audiences.

world order world orders n
wereldorde
A particular structure that manages the world's stability, informed by a number of legal, political and socio-economic factors.

world peace n
wereldvrede
The ideology of universal global understanding and non-violence.

world power world powers n
wereldmacht
A nation or state so powerful that it can influence world affairs.

world record world records n
wereldrecord
(sports) The world's best score or time for a certain event.

world war world wars n
wereldoorlog wereldbrand wereldkrijg
A war involving the major nations of the world.

world's oldest profession n
oudste beroep ter wereld
(euphemistic) Prostitution.

world-famous /ˌwɜːldˈfeɪməs/ /ˌwɝldˈfeɪməs/ more world-famous most world-famous adj
wereldberoemd
Renowned universally; known worldwide.

world-weary /ˈwɜːld ˌwɪəɹi/ /ˈwɝːld ˌwɪ(ə)ɹi/ world-wearier world-weariest adj
levensmoe
Tired of the ways of the world; feeling apathetic or cynical due to one's life experiences.

worldly /ˈwɜː(ɹ)ldli/ more worldly most worldly worldlier worldliest adj
materieel
Concerned with human or earthly matters, physical as opposed to spiritual.
seculier wereldlijk
Concerned with secular rather than sacred matters.
wereldwijs
Sophisticated, especially because of surfeit; versed in the ways of the world.

worldly-wise more worldly-wise most worldly-wise adj
wereldwijs
Experienced in the ways of the world; sophisticated and cosmopolitan.

worldview worldviews n
wereldbeschouwing wereldbeeld
One's personal view of the world and how one interprets it.
wereldbeeld
The totality of one's beliefs about reality.
A general philosophy or view of life.

worldwide /ˈwɜːldwaɪd/ /ˈwɝldˌwaɪd/ /ˌwɜːldˈwaɪd/ /ˌwɝldˈwaɪd/ more worldwide most worldwide adj
wereldwijd wereldwijde
Spanning the world; global.

worldwide /ˈwɜːldwaɪd/ /ˈwɝldˌwaɪd/ /ˌwɜːldˈwaɪd/ /ˌwɝldˈwaɪd/ adv
wereldwijd over de hele wereld
Throughout the world.

worm /wɜːm/ /wɝm/ worms n
worm mormel
A contemptible or devious being.
worm pier
(computing) A self-replicating program that propagates through a network.
draad schroef
Anything helical, especially the thread of a screw.
worm pier wurm
(obsolete) Any creeping or crawling animal, such as a snake, snail, or caterpillar.

worm /wɜːm/ /wɝm/ v
zich wurmen
(intransitive) To move with one's body dragging the ground.
(transitive, figuratively) To work (one's way or oneself) (into) gradually or slowly; to insinuate.
(transitive, figuratively, in “worm out of”) To drag out of, to get information that someone is reluctant or unwilling to give (through artful or devious means or by pleading or asking repeatedly).

worm-eaten more worm-eaten most worm-eaten adj
wormstekig
Of fruit or other food, eaten by worms, especially having a worm inside.

wormwood /ˈwə(ɹ)m.wʊd/ /ˈwɚm.wʊd/ wormwoods n
absintalsem
An intensely bitter herb (Artemisia absinthium and similar plants in genus Artemisia) used in medicine, in the production of absinthe and vermouth, and as a tonic.

worried /ˈwɝid/ /ˈwʌɹid/ more worried most worried adj
bezorgd ongerust
Thinking about unpleasant things that have happened or that might happen; feeling afraid and unhappy.

worrisome /ˈwɝisəm/ /ˈwʌɹisəm/ [ˈwɜː(ə)səm] more worrisome most worrisome worrisomer worrisomest adj
verontrustend verontrustende
Causing worry; perturbing or vexing.
ongerust ongeruste
(of a, person) Inclined to worry.

worry /ˈwɒɹi/ /ˈwəʊɹi/ /ˈwɝi/ /ˈwʌɹi/ worries n
zorg
A strong feeling of anxiety.

worry /ˈwɒɹi/ /ˈwəʊɹi/ /ˈwɝi/ /ˈwʌɹi/ v
bezorgd zorgen maken
(intransitive) To be troubled; to give way to mental anxiety or doubt.
zorgen maken
(transitive) Disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress.

worrying /ˈwɝijˌɪŋ/ /ˈwʌɹijˌɪŋ/ more worrying most worrying adj
verontrustend
Inducing worry.

worse /wɜːs/ /wɝs/ [wəɪs] adj
slechter erger
comparative form of bad

worse for wear adj
dronken
(idiomatic) Drunk.

worsen /ˈwɜːsn̩/ /ˈwɝsn̩/ v
verslechteren
verergeren
(transitive) To make worse; to impair.
(intransitive) To become worse; to get worse.

worship /ˈwɔɹʃɪp/ /ˈwɜːʃɪp/ /ˈwɝʃɪp/ worships n
aanbidding verering
The devotion accorded to a deity or to a sacred object.

worship /ˈwɔɹʃɪp/ /ˈwɜːʃɪp/ /ˈwɝʃɪp/ v
aanbidden vereren
(transitive) To honour with extravagant love and extreme submission, as a lover; to adore; to idolize.

worst /wɜːst/ /wɝst/ adj
ergst slechtst
Most inferior; doing the least good.

worst comes to worst adv
in het ergste geval
(idiomatic) If a possible worst-case scenario actually occurs.

worsted /ˈwɝ.stɪd/ /ˈwʊs.tɪd/ worsteds n
kamgaren
(textiles) Yarn made from long strands of wool.
The fine, smooth fabric made from such wool yarn.

wort /woɹt/ /wɔːt/ /wɜːt/ /wɝt/ worts n
kruid
(archaic, or, historical) Now chiefly as the second element in the names of plants: a plant used for food or medicine.

wort /woɹt/ /wɜːt/ /wɝt/ worts n
wort
(brewing, distilling) Also worts: a liquid extracted from mash (ground malt or some other grain soaked in hot water), which is then fermented to make beer or fermented and distilled to make a malt liquor such as whisky.

worth /wɜːθ/ /wɝθ/ adj
waard gelijkwaardig aan
Having a value of; proper to be exchanged for.
(obsolete, except in Scots) Valuable, worthwhile.
gewaardeerd vermogen
Making a fair equivalent of, repaying or compensating.

worth /wɜːθ/ /wɝθ/ worths n
waarde
(countable) Value.

worth it adj
de moeite waard zijn
Worth doing; worth the time, effort, etc.

worth one's while adj
de moeite waard
(idiomatic) Good and important enough for one to spend time, effort, or money on.

worth seeing adj
bezienswaardig
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worthless /ˈwɜːθləs/ /ˈwɝθləs/ more worthless most worthless worthlesser worthlessest adj
waardeloos
Having no worth or use; without value.

worthwhile /wɜː(ɹ)θˈwaɪl/ /wɜː(ɹ)θˈʍaɪl/ more worthwhile most worthwhile adj
de moeite lonend de moeite waard waardevol
Good and important enough to spend time, effort, or money on.

worthy /ˈwɜːði/ /ˈwɝði/ worthier worthiest adj
waardig
Having worth, merit, or value.

would like v
willen zouden graag willen
(intransitive, with a full infinitive) Used to form polite requests

woulda, coulda, shoulda phraseologicalUnit
as is verbrande turf
An expression of dismissiveness or disappointment concerning a statement, question, explanation, course of action, or occurrence involving hypothetical possibilities, uncertain facts, or missed opportunities. (This stems from expressing that someone could have, would have and/or should have done something)

wound /waʊnd/ /wund/ /wuːnd/ /wyːnd/ wounds n
verwonding wonde kwetsuur
An injury, such as a cut, stab, or tear, to a (usually external) part of the body.
(criminal, _, legal) An injury to a person by which the skin is divided or its continuity broken.
wonde
(figuratively) A hurt to a person's feelings, reputation, prospects, etc.

wound /waʊnd/ /wund/ /wuːnd/ /wyːnd/ v
kwetsen verwonden
(transitive) To hurt or injure (someone) by cutting, piercing, or tearing the skin.

woundwort woundworts n
andoorn
Any of several plants of the genus Stachys

woven /ˈwoʊvən/ /ˈwəʊvən/ adj
geweven
Fabricated by weaving.

wow /waʊ/ [waʊ̯] interjection
wauw
An expression of amazement, awe, or admiration.

wrack /ɹæk/ wracks n
wraak
(archaic, dialectal, or, literary) Vengeance; revenge; persecution; punishment; consequence; trouble.

wraith /ɹeɪθ/ wraiths n
geestverschijning spook
A ghost or specter, especially a person's likeness seen just after their death.

wrap /ɹæp/ /ɹɒp/ wraps n
omslag
(chiefly, in plural, now, rare) An outer garment worn as protection while riding, travelling etc.

wrap /ɹæp/ /ɹɒp/ v
inpakken omhullen
(transitive) To enclose (an object) completely in any flexible, thin material such as fabric or paper.

wrap around one's little finger v
om zijn/haar vinger winden
(transitive, idiom) To successfully control or exert influence over, especially for a sustained period of time.

wrap up v
inpakken omhullen verpakken
(transitive, and, intransitive) To cover or enclose (something) by folding and securing a covering entirely around it.
afronden
(transitive, and, intransitive, idiomatic) To conclude or finish completely.
(transitive, idiomatic, figurative) To tie up; to make too busy to respond.
samenvatten
(transitive, and, intransitive, idiomatic) To summarize or recapitulate.
inpakken
(transitive, and, intransitive, idiomatic) To put on abundant clothing as protection from the cold; to bundle up.

wrapper /ˈɹæpɚ/ wrappers n
verpakking omslag
Something that is wrapped around something else as a cover or protection: a wrapping.

wrapping paper wrapping papers n
pakpapier
Paper used for wrapping parcels (in this case, often brown) or presents (in this case, often colourful/colorful and decorative).

wrath /ɹæθ/ /ɹɒθ/ /ɹɔːθ/ /ɹɔθ/ wraths n
woede toorn gramschap
(uncountable, formal) Great anger; (countable) an instance of this.

wreath /ɹiːθ/ wreaths n
krans
An ornamental circular band made, for example, of plaited flowers and leaves, and used as decoration; a garland or chaplet, especially one given to a victor.
wrong
(heraldry) An appendage to the shield, placed above it, and supporting the crest; an orle, a torse. It generally represents a twist of two cords of silk, one tinctured like the principal metal, the other like the principal color in the coat of arms.

wreck /ˈɹæk/ /ˈɹɛk/ wrecks n
wrak
Something or someone that has been ruined.
botsing
An event in which something is damaged through collision.

wreck /ˈɹæk/ /ˈɹɛk/ v
beschadigen slopen
(transitive) To destroy violently; to cause severe damage to something, to a point where it no longer works, or is useless.
ontmantelen
(transitive, Australian English) To dismantle wrecked vehicles or other objects, to reclaim any useful parts.
ruïneren verwoesten
(transitive) To involve in a wreck; hence, to cause to suffer ruin; to balk of success, and bring disaster on.

wrecking ball wrecking balls n
sloopkogel
A heavy steel ball, usually hung from a crane, that is used for demolishing large buildings.

wren /ɹɛn/ wrens n
winterkoninkje
Troglodytes troglodytes (Eurasian wren, type species and sole Old World species of the family Troglodytidae).

wrench /ɹɛnt͡ʃ/ wrenches n
ruk
A movement that twists or pulls violently; a tug. [from 16th c.]
schroefsleutel sleutel Engelse sleutel moersleutel
(US) A hand tool for making rotational adjustments, such as fitting nuts and bolts, or fitting pipes; a spanner. [from 18th c.]
moeilijk afscheid verdriet
A violent emotional change caused by separation. [from 19th c.]

wrench /ɹɛnt͡ʃ/ v
afbreken loswringen
(transitive) To pull or twist violently. [from 13th c.]
los/vastdraaien omslaan verstuiken verzwikken
(transitive) To use a wrench; to twist with a wrench. [from 19th c.]

wrest /ɹɛst/ v
wringen
(transitive) To pull or twist violently.
losrukken wegrukken
(transitive) To obtain by pulling or violent force.

wrestle /ˈɹɛ.səl/ v
worstelen
(intransitive) To contend, with an opponent, by grappling and attempting to throw, immobilize or otherwise defeat him, depending on the specific rules of the contest.

wrestler wrestlers n
worstelaar
(wrestling) A person who wrestles.

wrestling /ˈɹɛs.lɪŋ/ /ˈɹɛs.l̩.ɪŋ/ wrestlings n
worstelen
Ellipsis of professional wrestling (“act that emulates the sport of wrestling”).

wretch /ɹɛt͡ʃ/ wretches n
ellendeling wrak
An unhappy, unfortunate, or miserable person.

wretched /ˈɹɛt͡ʃəd/ /ˈɹɛt͡ʃɪd/ more wretched most wretched adj
ellendig
Characterized by or feeling deep affliction or distress; very miserable.

wriggle /ˈɹɪɡəl/ v
wiebelen
(intransitive) To twist one's body to and fro with short, writhing motions; to squirm.
(transitive) To cause something to wriggle.

wright /ɹaɪt/ wrights n
maker schepper wrecht
(obsolete, _, except in compounds) A builder or maker of something.

wring /ɹɪŋ/ v
afpersen
To obtain (something) from or out of a person or thing by extortion or other force.
uitwringen
Often followed by out: to squeeze or twist (something moist) tightly so that liquid is forced out.
wringen
(archaic, or, Britain, dialectal, also, figuratively) To cause (someone or something) physical harm, injury, or pain; specifically, by applying pressure or by twisting; to harm, to hurt, to injure.

wrinkle /ˈɹɪŋkl̩/ wrinkles n
rimpel
A line or crease in the skin, especially when caused by age or fatigue.

wrinkle /ˈɹɪŋkl̩/ v
kreuken
(transitive) To make wrinkles in; to cause to have wrinkles.

wrinkle-free more wrinkle-free most wrinkle-free adj
kreukherstellend
Without wrinkles.

wrist /ɹɪst/ wrists n
pols
(anatomy) The complex joint between forearm bones, carpus, and metacarpals where the hand is attached to the arm; the carpus in a narrow sense.

wrist-slap wrist-slaps n
tik op de vingers
(countable) A mild reprimand, especially one that many observers might consider too lenient.

wristband /ˈɹɪs(t)ˌbænd/ wristbands n
polsband

wristwatch /ˈɹɪstˌwɑt͡ʃ/ /ˈɹɪstˌwɒt͡ʃ/ /ˈɹɪstˌwɔt͡ʃ/ wristwatches n
polshorloge horloge uurwerk
A watch that is worn on a strap or band fastened around the wrist

writ /ɹɪt/ writs n
bevelschrift dwangbevel gerechterlijke opdracht
A written order, issued by the British House of Commons, ordering a parliamentary by-election, or an order, issued by the Lord Chancellor, ordering a general election, or one issued by the House of Lords summoning Peers to the Chamber.

write /ɹaɪt/ v
schrijven
(transitive) To be the author of (a book, article, poem, etc.).
(transitive) To show (information, etc) in written form.
(intransitive) To be an author.
(computing, intransitive, with to) To record data mechanically or electronically.
To impress durably; to imprint; to engrave.

write down v
noteren opschrijven neerschrijven
(transitive) To produce or set (something) down in writing; to record something.

write off v
afschrijven
(accounting, transitive) To reduce the book value of (an asset) to zero.
declareren
(accounting, transitive) To record (an expenditure) as an expense.

writer /ˈɹaɪ.tə/ /ˈɹaɪ.təɹ/ [ˈɹ̠aɪtə] [ˈɹ̠ăɪɾɚ] [ˈɹ̠ʌɪɾɚ] writers n
schrijver auteur schrijfster
A person who writes, or produces literary work; an author can refer to themselves as "the writer".

writer's block writer's blocks n
schrijversblok
The (usually temporary) inability to begin or continue work on a piece of writing, especially creative writing.

writhe /ɹaɪð/ v
draaien kronkelen vervormen
(intransitive) To twist bodily; to contort one's self; to be distorted.

writing /ˈɹaɪtɪŋ/ writings n
geschrift schrijfsel
(countable) Something written, such as a document, article or book.
schrift geschrift geschrijf schrijfsel schrijven
(uncountable) The process of representing a language with symbols or letters.
oeuvre schrijfsel werk
(countable) A work of an author.
schrijf-
(as a modifier) Intended for or used in writing.

writing desk writing desks n
schrijftafel bureau
A desk at which someone may write.

written /ˈɹɪ.tən/ [ɹɪɾn̩] [ɹɪʔn̩] [ɹɪʔt̚n̩] adj
geschreven
Of, relating, or characteristic of writing (i.e., of that which has been written).

wrong /ˈɹɑŋ/ /ˈɹɒŋ/ /ˈɹɔŋ/ more wrong most wrong wronger wrongest adj
verkeerd fout onjuist mis
Incorrect or untrue.
verkeerd fout slecht
Immoral, not good, bad.
Improper; unfit; unsuitable.
verkeerd fout mis
Not working; out of order.

wrong /ˈɹɑŋ/ /ˈɹɒŋ/ /ˈɹɔŋ/ more wrong most wrong adv
verkeerd fout foutief onjuist
(informal) In a way that isn't right; incorrectly, wrongly.

wrong /ˈɹɑŋ/ /ˈɹɒŋ/ /ˈɹɔŋ/ wrongs n
misstand onrechtmatige daad wantoestand
Something that is immoral or not good.
kwaad onrecht verkeerde
The opposite of right; the concept of badness.

wrong /ˈɹɑŋ/ /ˈɹɒŋ/ /ˈɹɔŋ/ v
benadelen onrecht aandoen onrecht doen
To treat unjustly; to injure or harm.
onbillijk beoordelen
To slander; to impute evil to unjustly.

wrong-way driver wrong-way drivers n
spookrijder
A driver who drives in the unpermitted direction, particularly on a highway.

wrought iron wrought irons n
smeedijzer
A tough, malleable, ductile form of iron that is forged rather than cast, suitable for welding.

wry /ɹaɪ/ wrier wriest wryer wryest adj
verdraaid verwrongen
Turned away, contorted (of the face or body).
Twisted, bent, crooked.
droog ironisch
Dryly humorous; sardonic or bitterly ironic.

wry /ɹaɪ/ v
afkeren verdraaien verwringen wegdraaien wringen zich
(obsolete, transitive) To divert; to cause to turn away.

wryneck /ˈɹaɪnɛk/ wrynecks n
draaihals
Either of two small woodpeckers, Jynx torquilla and Jynx ruficollis, of the Old World, that turn their heads almost 180 degrees when foraging.

wudu /ˈwuːduː/ /ˈwʊduː/ n
woedoe
(Islam) form of ritual washing of the forearms, head, and feet, required after minor impurity, frequently performed immediately before prayer

wye /ˈwaɪ/ wyes n
Griekse ij i-grec
The name of the Latin-script letter Y.

wyvern /ˈwaɪvə(ɹ)n/ /ˈwiːvə(ɹ)n/ /ˈwɪvə(ɹ)n/ wyverns n
wyvern
(heraldiccharge, mythology, fantasy) A draconian creature possessing wings, only two legs and usually a barbed tail.

x-axis x-axes n
x-as
(analytic geometry) The axis on a graph that is usually drawn left to right and usually shows the range of values of an independent variable.

xanthine xanthines n
xanthine
(chemistry) Any of a group of alkaloids that include caffeine, theophylline, and theobromine as well as the parent compound, a precursor of uric acid found in many organs of the body.

xebec /zɪˈbɛk/ /ˈzibɛk/ /ˈziːbɛk/ xebecs n
xebec
A small two-masted, and later three-masted, Mediterranean transport ship with an overhanging bow and stern. [from mid 18th c.]

xeno- prefix
xeno-
Having to do with foreigners.
From a foreign place.

xenoglossy /ˌziːnəˈɡlɒsi/ /ˌzɛnəˈɡlɒsi/ xenoglossies n
xenoglossie xenolalie
Knowledge of a language one has never learned.

xenohormone xenohormones n
xenohormoon
(biochemistry) Any of a group of natural and artificial compounds showing hormone-like properties.

xenon /zenɔn/ /zinən/ /zɪinɔn/ /ˈzinɑn/ /ˈziːnɒn/ xenons n
xenon
The chemical element (symbol Xe) with an atomic number of 54. It is a colorless, odorless, unreactive noble gas, used notably in camera flash technology.

xenophobe /ˈzi.nə.foʊb/ /ˈzɛ.nə.foʊb/ /ˈzɛ.nə.fəʊb/ xenophobes n
xenofoob
One who hates or fears strangers or foreigners.

xenophobia /ˌziː.nəˈfoʊ.bi.ə/ /ˌzɛn.əˈfoʊ.bi.ə/ /ˌzɛn.əˈfəʊ.bɪ.ə/ xenophobias n
xenofobie vreemdelingenhaat
A hatred of strangers or foreigners.
A fear of strangers or foreigners.
A strong antipathy or aversion to strangers or foreigners.

xenophobic more xenophobic most xenophobic adj
xenofoob xenofobisch
Exhibiting or characterised by xenophobia, a fear or hatred of strangers or foreigners.

xenotransplantation xenotransplantations n
xenotransplantatie
The transplantation of biological or organic matter from a given species into a different one, especially when this matter has been altered (such as by genetic engineering)

xero- prefix
xero-
dry; dryness

xerophyte /ˈzɪəɹəʊfaɪt/ xerophytes n
xerofyt
(botany) Any plant suited for life in a habitat where water is scarce, such as in a desert or chaparral. Such plants may be succulent, have small or reduced leaves, or spines.

xerox /ˈseɾoks/ /ˈziː(ə)ɹ.ɑks/ /ˈzɛ.ɹɒks/ v
fotokopiëren kopiëren
(Philippines, dated, _, in, _, North America, colloquial) To make a paper copy or copies by means of a photocopier.

xerox copy xerox copies n
fotokopie
(slang, US, Philippines) A xerox; a photocopy.

xi /ksaɪ/ /ksiː/ /saɪ/ /zaɪ/ /ʃiː/ xis n
ksi xi
The 14th letter of Classical and Modern Greek. The 15th in Ancient and Old Greek.

xylem /ˈzaɪ.ləm/ xylems n
xyleem
(botany) A vascular tissue in land plants primarily responsible for the distribution of water and minerals taken up by the roots; also the primary component of wood.

xylophone /ˈzaɪ.lə.ˌfəʊn/ /ˈzaɪləˌfoʊn/ xylophones n
xylofoon
(musical instrument) Any musical instrument (percussion idiophone) made of wooden slats graduated so as to make the sounds of the scale when struck with a small drumstick-like mallet; the standard Western concert xylophone or one of its derivatives.

y-axis y-axes n
y-as
(algebraic geometry) The axis on a graph that is usually drawn from bottom to top and usually shows the range of values of variable dependent on one other variable, or the second of two independent variables.

yacht /jɑt/ /jɑːt/ /jɒt/ yachts n
jacht
A slick and light ship for making pleasure trips or racing on water, having sails but often motor-powered. At times used as a residence offshore on a dock.
Any vessel used for private, noncommercial purposes.

yachtsman yachtsmen n
zeiler
A man who sails a yacht.

yachtswoman yachtswomen n
zeilster
A woman who sails a yacht.

yak /jæk/ yaks n
jak knoros
An ox-like mammal native to the Himalayas, Mongolia, Burma, and Tibet with dark, long, and silky hair, a horse-like tail, and a full, bushy mane.
getater
(slang) A talk, particular an informal talk; chattering; gossip.
braaksel kots spuwsel
(slang) Vomit.

yak /jæk/ v
kletsen kwebbelen tateren
(slang, intransitive) To talk, particularly informally but persistently; to chatter or prattle.
braken kotsen overgeven spuwen
(slang, intransitive) To vomit, usually as a result of excessive alcohol consumption.

yam /jæm/ yams n
yam yamswortel jam yamplant
Any climbing vine of the genus Dioscorea in the Eastern and Western hemispheres, usually cultivated.
yam yamswortel jam
The edible, starchy, tuberous root of that plant, a tropical staple food.

yank /jæŋk/ v
een ruk geven rukken sjorren
(transitive) To pull (something) with a quick, strong action.

yaoi /ˈjaʊ.i/ /ˈjɑ.oʊ.i/ /ˈjɑ.ɔɪ/ /ˈjɑː.ɔɪ/ /ˈjɑː.əʊ.i/ yaoi n
yaoi
(pornography, anime, manga) A form of hentai involving two or more males in a homosexual relationship.

yap /jæp/ yaps n
gekef
(countable) The high-pitched bark of a small dog, or similar.

yap /jæp/ v
keffen
(intransitive) Of a small dog, to bark.

yard /jɑɹd/ /jɑːd/ yard yards n
erf
A small, usually uncultivated area adjoining or (now especially) within the precincts of a house or other building.
ra
(nautical) A long tapered timber hung on a mast to which is bent a sail, and may be further qualified as a square, lateen, or lug yard. The first is hung at right angles to the mast, the latter two hang obliquely.

yardlong bean yardlong beans n
kousenband
A vigorous climbing annual vine (Vigna unguiculata subsp. sesquipedalis) grown primarily for its strikingly long (35-75 cm) immature pods with uses very similar to that of a green bean.

yarn /jɑɹn/ /jɑːn/ yarns n
garen
(uncountable) A twisted strand of fiber used for knitting or weaving.

yarrow /ˈjæɹəʊ/ /ˈjɛɹoʊ/ yarrows n
duizendblad gerw
Any of several pungent Eurasian and North American herbs, of the genus Achillea, used in traditional herbal medicine.

yasak yasaks n
jasak
(historical) An in-kind tribute in Imperial Russia exacted from the indigenous peoples of Siberia, usually in fur.

yashmak yashmaks n
nikab
A veil worn by Muslim women to cover parts of the face when they are in public.

yawn /joːn/ /jɑn/ /jɔn/ /jɔːn/ yawns n
geeuw gaap
The action of yawning; opening the mouth widely and taking a long, rather deep breath, often because one is tired or bored.

yawn /joːn/ /jɑn/ /jɔn/ /jɔːn/ v
geeuwen gapen
(intransitive) To open the mouth widely and take a long, rather deep breath, often because one is tired or bored, and sometimes accompanied by pandiculation.

yay /jeɪ/ interjection
joepie

yeah /ˈjæ.(ə)/ /ˈjɛ(ə)/ interjection
jippie yes
Expressing joy, celebration, glee, etc.

yeah /ˈjæ.(ə)/ /ˈjɛ(ə)/ particle
ja jawel
(colloquial) yes.

yeah, right /jæ ɹaɪt/ /jɛə̯ ɹaɪt/ [jæə̯˥˧ (.) ɹaɪt˥˧] [jæə̯˥˨ ɹaɪt˥˩] [jɛə̯˥˧ (.) ɹaɪt˥˧] [jɛə̯˥˨ ɹaɪt˥˩] interjection
ja hoor tuurlijk vast
(idiomatic, emphatic, colloquial) A sarcastic expression of disbelief.

year /jøː/ /jɜː/ /jɪə/ /jɪɹ/ years n
jaar
The time taken for the Earth to orbit the Sun with respect to the fixed stars; a sidereal year.
The length of a year as marked by a calendar, 365 or 366 days in the Gregorian calendar; a calendar year.
The mean length of a calendar year in the Julian calendar, that is, 365.25 solar days; a Julian year.
(by extension) The time it takes for any astronomical object (such as a planet, dwarf planet, small Solar System body, or comet) in direct orbit around a star (such as the Sun) to make one revolution around the star.
A period between set dates that mark a year, such as from January 1 to December 31 by the Gregorian calendar, from Tishri 1 to Elul 29 by the Jewish calendar, and from Muharram 1 to Dhu al-Hijjah 29 or 30 by the Islamic calendar.
A level or grade in school or college.
A scheduled part of a calendar year spent in a specific activity.

year in, year out adv
jaar in jaar uit
(idiomatic) During every year; always.

yearling yearlings n
jaarling
An animal that is between one and two years old; one that is in its second year (but not yet two full years old).

yearly /ˈjɪəli/ /ˈjɪəɹli/ /ˈjɪɹli/ adj
jaarlijks jaarlijkse
Happening once every year.

yearly /ˈjɪəli/ /ˈjɪəɹli/ /ˈjɪɹli/ adv
jaarlijks
Once a year.

yearly /ˈjɪəli/ /ˈjɪəɹli/ /ˈjɪɹli/ yearlies n
jaarlijkse uitgave jaaruitgave
Something that is published once a year.

yearn /jɜːn/ /jɝn/ v
smachten terugverlangen (naar) verlangen zuchten
(intransitive, also, figuratively) To have a strong desire for something or to do something; to long for or to do something.

yeast /iːst/ /jist/ /jiːst/ yeasts n
gist
An often humid, yellowish froth produced by fermenting malt worts, and used to brew beer, leaven bread, and also used in certain medicines.
A compressed cake or dried granules of this substance used for mixing with flour to make bread dough rise.
A single-celled fungus of a wide variety of taxonomic families.
schuim
(figuratively) A frothy foam.

yell /jɛl/ v
schreeuwen
(intransitive) To shout; holler; make a loud sound with the voice.
(transitive) To convey by shouting.

yellow /ˈjælə/ /ˈjɑlə/ /ˈjɛl.oʊ/ /ˈjɛl.əʊ/ /ˈjɛl.ɚ/ /ˈjɛlə/ /ˈjɪlə/ /ˈjʌlə/ more yellow most yellow yellower yellowest adj
geel
Of a yellow hue.
(dated, US) Synonym of high yellow
geel laf
(informal) Lacking courage.

yellow /ˈjælə/ /ˈjɑlə/ /ˈjɛl.oʊ/ /ˈjɛl.əʊ/ /ˈjɛl.ɚ/ /ˈjɛlə/ /ˈjɪlə/ /ˈjʌlə/ yellows n
geel
The colour of sunflower petals and lemons; the colour obtained by mixing green and red light, or by subtracting blue from white light.

yellow /ˈjælə/ /ˈjɑlə/ /ˈjɛl.oʊ/ /ˈjɛl.əʊ/ /ˈjɛl.ɚ/ /ˈjɛlə/ /ˈjɪlə/ /ˈjʌlə/ v
vergelen
(intransitive) To become yellow or more yellow.

yellow anemone yellow anemones n
gele anemoon
Any of the flower species Anemone ranunculoides.

yellow badge yellow badges n
Jodenster
(historical) A cloth patch that Jews were ordered to sew on their outer garments to mark them as Jews in public, especially in Nazi-controlled states during the 1930s and 1940s.

yellow bile n
gele gal

yellow card /ˈjɛl.oʊ ˌkɑrd/ /ˈjɛl.əʊ ˌkɑːd/ yellow cards n
gele kaart
(sports) a yellow-coloured card, shown to a player (especially in association football) as a caution that he or she has committed a flagrant foul; a further such foul would result in a red card.

yellow fever n
gele koorts
An acute febrile illness of tropical regions, caused by a flavivirus (Yellow fever virus) and spread by certain mosquitoes, characterised by jaundice, black vomit and the absence of urination.

yellow flag yellow flags n
gele lis
A Eurasian and northwest-African aquatic iris, Iris pseudacorus.

yellow jersey /ˌjɛloʊ ˈdʒɝzi/ /ˌjɛləʊ ˈdʒɜːzi/ yellow jerseys n
gele trui
Especially in the Tour de France: the yellow shirt worn by the leader of a stage of a cycling race, which is then awarded to the cyclist who wins the race with the fastest overall time.

yellow pages yellow pages n
Gouden Gids
A telephone directory that lists commercial organizations, organized by type of organization.

yellow press yellow presses n
boulevardpers schandaalpers
(idiomatic, usually, collective) Newspapers which publish sensationalist articles rather than well researched and sober journalism.

yellow rattle yellow rattles n
kleine ratelaar
A flowering plant native to Eurasia, Rhinanthus minor.

yellow tea yellow teas n
gele thee
A Chinese tea produced in a similar manner to green tea but with the added steps of encasing and steaming the tea leaves, resulting in slower oxidisation and a mellower taste

yellow toadflax yellow toadflaxes n
vlasbekje
A perennial plant, common toadflax (Linaria vulgaris), with a raceme of pale yellow and orange flowers, native to most of Europe.

yellow-bellied more yellow-bellied most yellow-bellied adj
lafhartig
(figuratively) Uncourageous, cowardly.

yellow-bellied tit yellow-bellied tits n
prachtmees
Pardaliparus venustulus, a small bird of the tit family Paridae

yellow-billed loon yellow-billed loons n
geelsnavelduiker
A duck, Gavia adamsii, found in the arctic and subarctic.

yellow-breasted bunting yellow-breasted buntings n
wilgengors
Emberiza aureola, a passerine bird in the bunting family Emberizidae.

yellow-browed bunting yellow-browed buntings n
geelbrauwgors
Emberiza chrysophrys, a passerine bird in the bunting family Emberizidae.

yellow-browed warbler yellow-browed warblers n
bladkoning
Phylloscopus inornatus, a leaf warbler (family Phylloscopidae) which breeds in temperate Asia.

yellow-eyed penguin yellow-eyed penguins n
geeloogpinguïn
Any of a species of small penguin, Megadyptes antipodes, with a distinctive yellow band around its eyes, native to New Zealand.

yellow-green more yellow-green most yellow-green adj
geelgroen
A yellowish-green colour.

yellow-headed blackbird yellow-headed blackbirds n
geelkoptroepiaal
Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus, a medium-sized blackbird, and the only member of the genus Xanthocephalus.

yellow-legged gull yellow-legged gulls n
geelpootmeeuw
Larus michahellis, a large gull of Europe, the Middle East and North Africa.

yellow-necked mouse yellow-necked mice n
grote bosmuis
A mouse of species Apodemus flavicollis of the sub-family Murinae (Old World rats and mice), of much of western Eurasia.

yellow-tailed black cockatoo yellow-tailed black cockatoos n
geeloograafkaketoe
A large cockatoo, Zanda funerea syn. Calyptorhynchus funereus, native to southeastern Australia.

yellow-vented bulbul yellow-vented bulbuls n
wenkbrauwbuulbuul
Pycnonotus goiavier, a bird of the bulbul family Pycnonotidae, of southeastern Asia.

yellowhammer yellowhammers n
geelgors
A passerine bird, Emberiza citrinella, of western Eurasia, which is mainly yellow in colour.
gouden grondspecht
A native or resident of the American state of Alabama.

yellowing yellowings n
vergeling
The process of turning yellow.

yellowish /ˈjɛlɔʊɪʃ/ /ˈjɛləʊɪʃ/ adj
geelachtig gelig
Somewhat yellow (in colour).

yen /jɛn/ yens n
yen
The unit of Japanese currency (symbol: ¥) since 1871, divided into 100 sen.
A coin or note worth one yen.
hartstocht verlangen
A strong desire, urge, or yearning.

yen /jɛn/ v
hartstochtelijk smachten verlangen
(transitive) To have a strong desire for.

yeoman /ˈjiː.mən/ /ˈjoʊ.mən/ /ˈjəʊ.mən/ yeomen n
kleine landeigenaar
(historical) A former class of small freeholders who farm their own land; a commoner of good standing.

yes /jɛs/ interjection
ja
An exclamation of pleasure or approval, usually transcribed with an exclamation point.

yes /jɛs/ particle
ja jawel wel toch
Used to indicate disagreement or dissent in reply to a negative statement.

yes /jɛs/ v
beamen
(colloquial, transitive) To agree with, affirm, approve.

yes and amen phraseologicalUnit
ja en amen
(Christianity) An enthusiastic agreement.

yes and no phraseologicalUnit
ja en nee
An answer in reply to a yes-no question, indicating there is no simple "yes" or "no" answer

yes man yes men n
jabroer jaknikker
(idiomatic) A person who always agrees with their employer or superior.

yesterday /ˈjɛstədeɪ/ /ˈjɛstədɪ/ /ˈjɛstɚdeɪ/ /ˈjɛstɚdi/ /ˈjɪstɚdeɪ/ /ˈjɪstɚdi/ adv
gisteren gister
On the day before today.

yesterday /ˈjɛstədeɪ/ /ˈjɛstədɪ/ /ˈjɛstɚdeɪ/ /ˈjɛstɚdi/ /ˈjɪstɚdeɪ/ /ˈjɪstɚdi/ yesterdays n
gisteren gister
The day immediately before today; one day ago.

yesteryear /ˈjestəjøː/ /ˈjɛstəjɜː/ /ˈjɛstəjɪə/ /ˈjɛstərjɪər/ yesteryears n
verleden voorbije weleer
(poetic) Past years; time gone by; yore.
gisterjaar
(rare) Last year.

yet /jɛt/ adv
nog steeds
nog al
Thus far; up to the present; up to some unspecified time.
nog
In addition.

yet /jɛt/ conjunction
maar toch
Nevertheless; however; but; despite that.

yeti /ˈjɛ.ti/ [ˈjɛ.ɾi] yeti yetis n
yeti
(cryptozoology) An unidentified humanoid animal said to live in the Himalayas.

yew /juː/ /jɪʊ̯/ yews n
taxus venijnboom ijf taxusboom
(countable) A species of coniferous tree, Taxus baccata, with dark-green flat needle-like leaves and seeds bearing red arils, native to western, central and southern Europe, northwest Africa, northern Iran and southwest Asia.
venijnboom taxus
(countable, by extension) Any tree or shrub of the genus Taxus.
taxushout taxus
(uncountable) The wood of the such trees.

yield /jiːld/ yields n
opbrengst
A product; the quantity of something produced.

yield /jiːld/ v
zwichten capituleren overgeven
To furnish; to afford; to render; to give forth.
afstaan belonen verlenen
(intransitive) To give way; to succumb to a force.
voortbrengen
(linguistics) To produce a particular sound as the result of a sound law.

yielding /ˈjiːldɪŋ/ more yielding most yielding adj
toegeeflijk
Docile, or inclined to give way to pressure.

yiff /jɪf/ yiffs n
blaffen waf woef
(slang, informal) Sex, especially between furries (fictional anthropomorphic animal characters, and/or members of the community surrounding their celebration).

yiff /jɪf/ v
seks hebben
(ambitransitive, slang, informal) To have sex, to mate (said of animals, especially foxes, or people dressed up as animals).

yip /jɪp/ yips n
kef
a sharp, high-pitched bark

yip /jɪp/ v
keffen
to bark with a sharp, high-pitched voice

yippee /ˌjɪ.ˈpi/ interjection
joepie
Used to express joy or elation.

yo-yo /ˈjoʊ.joʊ/ /ˈjəʊ.jəʊ/ yo-yos n
jojo
A toy consisting of a spheroidal or cylindrical spindle having a circular groove in which string is wound; it is used by holding the string in the fingers and reeling the spindle up and down by movements of the wrist.

yo-yo dieting n
jojo-effect
A series of failed diets that cause a person to lose and gain weight alternately.

yocto- prefix
yocto-
In the International System of Units and other metric systems of units, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 10−24 short scale septillionth or long scale quadrillionth). Symbol: y

yodel /ˈjoʊ.dəl/ /ˈjəʊ.dəl/ v
jodelen
(transitive, and, intransitive) To sing (a song) in such a way that the voice fluctuates rapidly between the normal chest voice and falsetto.

yoga /ˈjoʊ.ɡə/ yogas n
yoga
Any of several Hindu or Buddhist disciplines aimed at training the consciousness for a state of perfect spiritual insight and tranquillity; especially a system of exercises practiced to promote control of the body and mind.

yogurt /ˈjoʊ.ɡɚt/ /ˈjɒ.ɡət/ /ˈjəʉ.ɡət/ yogurts n
yoghurt
A milk-based product stiffened by a bacterium-aided curdling process, and sometimes mixed with fruit or other flavoring.

yoke /joʊk/ /jəʊk/ yokes n
juk
A bar or frame by which two oxen or other draught animals are joined at their necks enabling them to pull a cart, plough, etc.; (by extension) a device attached to a single draught animal for the same purpose.

yoke /joʊk/ /jəʊk/ v
in de echt verbinden (huwelijk)
To bring (two or more people or things) into a close relationship (often one that is undesired); to connect, to link, to unite.
samenspannen
To be or become connected, linked, or united in a relationship; to have dealings with.

yokel /ˈjoʊ.kəl/ /ˈjəʊ.kəl/ yokels n
boerenlul boertje van buut'n
(pejorative) A person from or living in the countryside, viewed as being unsophisticated and/or naive.

yolk /joʊ(l)k/ /jɔlk/ /jəʊk/ yolks n
dooier eidooier eigeel eierdooier
The yellow, spherical part of an egg that is surrounded by the white albumen, and serves as nutriment for the growing young.

yon /jɑn/ /jɒn/ adj
gene
(dated, or, dialectal) distant, but within sight; (that thing) just over there.

yonder /ˈjændə(ɹ)/ /ˈjɒndə(ɹ)/ /ˈjɛndə/ adv
ginder
(archaic, _, or, _, dialect) At or in a distant but indicated place.

yore /jo(ː)ɹ/ /joə/ /jɔɹ/ /jɔː/ n
eertijds ver verleden weleer
(poetic) a time long past.

yotta- /ˈjɒtə/ prefix
yotta-
In the International System of Units and other metric systems of units, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 1024 (a short scale septillion or long scale quadrillion). Symbol: Y

you /d/ /dʒ/ /j/ /ju/ /jʉː/ /s/ /t/ /tʃ/ /z/ /ʃ/ /ʒ/ determiner
de jullie u
The individual or group spoken or written to.
jullie jij gij gulder
Used before epithets, describing the person being addressed, for emphasis.

you /d/ /dʒ/ /j/ /ju/ /jʉː/ /s/ /t/ /tʃ/ /z/ /ʃ/ /ʒ/ pronoun
u jullie jij je gij ge
(object pronoun) The person spoken to or written to, as an object. (Replacing thee; originally as a mark of respect.) [from 13th c.]
men je ge u
(indefinite personal pronoun) Anyone, one; an unspecified individual or group of individuals (as subject or object). [from 16th c.]

you /d/ /dʒ/ /j/ /ju/ /jʉː/ /s/ /t/ /tʃ/ /z/ /ʃ/ /ʒ/ v
vousvoyeren
(transitive) To address (a person) using the pronoun you (in the past, especially to use you rather than thou, when you was considered more formal).

you and whose army phraseologicalUnit
jij en welk leger?
(rhetorical question, sarcastic) Used in response to someone’s threat suggesting that the person in question cannot do what they say alone.

you are what you eat proverb
je bent wat je eet
Personal health and wellbeing is determined by one's eating habits, in both positive and negative ways.

you bet interjection
en of nou en of
(idiomatic, informal) Certainly, you're welcome; a reply to thank you or to a request.

you break it, you bought it phraseologicalUnit
slopen is kopen
A warning to customers that they are obliged to purchase any merchandise that they damage while handling.

you can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar proverb
vliegen vang je met stroop en niet met azijn
It is easier to persuade others with polite requests and a positive attitude rather than with rude demands and negativity.

you can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink proverb
met onwillige honden is het slecht hazen vangen
You can show someone how to do something, but you can't make them do it.

you can say that again phraseologicalUnit
dat kan je gerust zeggen zeg dat wel
(idiomatic, in response to another person) That is very true.

you can't make a silk purse of a sow's ear proverb
al draagt een aap een gouden ring, het is en blijft een lelijk ding
It is not possible to produce something refined, admirable, or valuable from something which is unrefined, unpleasant, or of little or no value.

you don't say interjection
zou je denken?
Really?; no kidding!; is that so? (sometimes used sarcastically in response to the obvious)

you know /ju noʊ/ /juː nəʊ/ interjection
weet je weet je wel
(informal) Expression signifying a pause or hesitation.

you're welcome phraseologicalUnit
graag gedaan geen dank niets te danken
Used to acknowledge thanks; ritual reply to “thank you”.

you've got to crack a few eggs to make an omelette proverb
waar gehakt wordt vallen spaanders
phrase

you-know-who pronoun
Jeweetwel
jeweetwel
Person or entity whose name one does not want to mention but which is known to the person to whom one is speaking.

young /jʌŋ/ younger youngest adj
jong jeugdig
In the early part of growth or life; born not long ago.
Youthful; having the look or qualities of a young person.
jong
Of or belonging to the early part of life.
jong onervaren
(obsolete) Having little experience; inexperienced; unpracticed; ignorant; weak.

young /jʌŋ/ young n
jongen
(often as if a plural noun) Offspring, especially the immature offspring of animals.

young adult young adults n
jongvolwassene
A person who has achieved the age of majority but whose character and personality are still developing as they gain experience.

young man young men n
jongeman
A term of endearment or admonishment by adults for a young boy.

youngest /ˈjʌŋ.ɡəst/ /ˈjʌŋ.ɡɪst/ adj
jongst
Most recently begun or formed.

youngling /ˈjʌŋlɪŋ/ more youngling most youngling adj
jeugdig
(archaic) Young; youthful.

youngling /ˈjʌŋlɪŋ/ younglings n
jongeling
A young person, animal, or plant; chit.

youngster /ˈjʌŋstə/ /ˈjʌŋstɚ/ youngsters n
jongere
A young person.

your /jo(ː)ɹ/ /joə/ /joʊ/ /jɔɹ/ /jɔː/ /jə/ /jɚ/ /jɝ/ /jʊə/ /jʊɚ/ determiner
uw jouw je
Belonging to you; of you; related to you (singular; one owner).
uw jullie ulle
Belonging to you; of you; related to you (plural; more owners).

your mom interjection
je moeder
(pejorative, slang, mostly, US) A general-purpose insult, often used to comedic effect due to becoming stale.

your mother interjection
je moeder
insult

your wish is my command phraseologicalUnit
uw wens is mijn bevel
(often, humorous) Whatever you say you wish for I will treat as a command and do straight away.

yours /jɔɹz/ /jɔː(ɹ)z/ /jəz/ /jɚz/ /jɝz/ /jʊəz/ /jʊɚz/ pronoun
de jouwe het jouwe van jou
That which belongs to you (singular); the possessive second-person singular pronoun used without a following noun.
de uwe het uwe van jullie
That which belongs to you (plural); the possessive second-person plural pronoun used without a following noun.

yours faithfully adj
hoogachtend
(UK) A polite, formulaic end to a letter, used especially when the sender does not know the recipient's name, for example in a business letter.

yours sincerely adj
hoogachtend met vriendelijke groet
(idiomatic, chiefly, British) A polite, formulaic phrase used at the end of a letter, especially when the sender knows the recipient's name.

yours truly pronoun
ondergetekende
(idiomatic, informal, humorous) I, me, or myself.

yourself /jɔɹˈsɛlf/ /jɔːˈsɛlf/ /jəˈsɛlf/ /jɚˈsɛlf/ /jʊəˈsɛlf/ /jʊɹˈsɛlf/ pronoun
jezelf
jijzelf uzelf
(reflexive pronoun) Your own self (singular).

youth /juːθ/ /juθ/ youths n
jeugd
(uncountable) The quality or state of being young.
(uncountable) The part of life following childhood; the period of existence preceding maturity or age; the whole early part of life, from childhood, or, sometimes, from infancy, to adulthood.
(uncountable, used with a plural or singular verb) Young persons, collectively.
jongeman
(countable) A young man; a male adolescent or young adult.

youth hostel youth hostels n
jeugdherberg
An inexpensive supervised lodging place, primarily for young people.

youthquake youthquakes n
jeugdbeving
(informal) A noticeable shift in society or culture in response to the activities or tastes of younger members of the culture.

yowl yowls n
gejank jank
A prolonged, loud cry, like the sound of an animal; a wail; a howl.

yowl v
janken
(transitive) Express by yowling; utter with a yowl.

yowler yowlers n
janker
Someone who or something which yowls.

ytterbium /jəˈtɚ.bi.əm/ /jɪˈtɚ.bi.əm/ /ɪˈtɚ.bi.əm/ /ɪˈtɜː.bi.əm/ /ˈjə.tɚ.bi.əm/ /ˈjɪ.tɚ.bi.əm/ ytterbiums n
ytterbium
A metallic chemical element (symbol Yb) with an atomic number of 70.

yttrium /ˈjə.tɹi.əm/ /ˈjɪ.tɹi.əm/ /ˈɪ.tɹi.əm/ yttriums n
yttrium
A silvery metallic chemical element (symbol Y) with an atomic number of 39, mainly found in combination with lanthanide elements in rare-earth minerals.

yuck /jʌk/ interjection
bah jakkes jakkie
Uttered to indicate disgust usually toward an objectionable taste or odour. [from 1966]

yuk it up v
de clown uithangen
(US) To clown around: to behave clownishly; to joke idly.

yum /jʌm/ interjection
mjam
Indicating delight at the flavor of food.

yummy /ˈjʌm.i/ yummier yummiest adj
lekker heerlijk
(colloquial, lighthearted, often, childish) Delicious.

yup /jʌp/ [jʌp̚] interjection
jep jup
(informal) Yes.

yuppie /ˈjʌpi/ /ˈjʌpɪ/ yuppies n
yup yuppie
(informal, sometimes derogatory) A young upwardly mobile urban professional person with an affluent lifestyle.

yurt /jɜːt/ /jɝːt/ /jʊɹt/ yurts n
yurt joert
A large, round, semi-permanent tent with vertical walls and a conical roof, usually associated with Central Asia and Mongolia (where it is known as a ger).

z-axis z-axes n
z-as
(algebraic geometry) The axis on a graph of at least three dimensions that is usually drawn vertically and usually shows the range of values of a variable dependent on two other variables or the third independent variable.

zabaglione /ˌzæbəˈljəʊnɪ/ /ˌzɑbəlˈjoʊni/ zabagliones n
sabayon zabaglione
A custard-like dessert made with egg yolks, sugar and Marsala wine.

zakat /zɑ-/ /zəˈkɑt/ /zəˈkɑːt/ zakats n
zakat
(Islam) Almsgiving, one of the five pillars of Islam, in the form of an annual tax on certain types of property which is then used for charitable purposes.

zander /ˈzæn.də(ɹ)/ zander zanders n
snoekbaars
A European freshwater fish in the family Percidae, closely related to the perch, Sander lucioperca.

zany /ˈzeɪni/ zanier zaniest adj
zot
Ludicrously or incongruously comical.

zap /zæp/ v
zappen
To use a remote control to repeatedly change channels on a television.

zeal /zil/ /ziːl/ zeals n
ijver geestdrift
The fervour or tireless devotion for a person, cause, or ideal and determination in its furtherance; diligent enthusiasm; powerful interest.

zealot /ˈzɛl.ət/ zealots n
fanaat fanatiekeling
One who is zealous, one who is full of zeal for his own specific beliefs or objectives, usually in the negative sense of being too passionate; a fanatic.
zeloot
(historical) A member of a radical, warlike, ardently patriotic group of Jews in Judea, particularly prominent in the first century, who advocated the violent overthrow of Roman rule and vigorously resisted the efforts of the Romans and their supporters to convert the Jews.

zealous /ˈzɛl.əs/ more zealous most zealous adj
ijverig vlijtig
Full of zeal; ardent, fervent; exhibiting enthusiasm or strong passion.

zealously /ˈzɛləsli/ more zealously most zealously adv
naijverig
Like a zealot; with zealotry.

zebra /ˈziːbɹə/ /ˈzɛbɹə/ zebra zebras n
zebra
(vulgar, pejorative, slang, ethnic slur) A biracial person, specifically one born to a Sub-Saharan African person and a white person.

zebra crossing zebra crossings n
zebrapad
(Australian, UK, NZ, Singapore) A pedestrian crossing featuring broad white stripes painted parallel to the street.

zebra dove zebra doves n
zebraduif
Geopelia striata, a bird of the doves family Columbidae

zebra finch zebra finches n
zebravink
A small Australasian weaverbird (Taeniopygia guttata) that has markings similar to a zebra.

zebra mussel zebra mussels n
driehoeksmossel
A striped freshwater mussel, Dreissena polymorpha, originating in Russia.

zebra shark zebra sharks n
zebrahaai
A species of carpet shark, Stegostoma fasciatum, family Stegostomatidae, covered in black and white stripes.

zebra turkeyfish zebra turkeyfish zebra turkeyfishes n
gestreepte dwergkoraalduivel
A venomous fish in the family Scorpaenidae (Dendrochirus zebra).

zebu /ˈzeɪ.bjuː/ /ˈzeɪ.buː/ /ˈziː.bjuː/ /ˈziː.buː/ /ˈzɛ.bjuː/ /ˈzɛ.buː/ zebus n
zeboe
A domesticated ox native to Asia and Africa, having a large fleshy hump on its back and a dewlap (Bos primigenius indicus).

zee /ziː/ /ˈzeɪː/ zees n
zet
The name of the Latin-script letter Z.

zeitgeist /ˈtsaɪtˌɡaɪst/ /ˈzaɪtˌɡaɪst/ zeitgeisten zeitgeister zeitgeists n
tijdgeest
The spirit of the age; the taste, outlook, and spirit characteristic of a period.

zeitnot /ˈzaɪt.nət/ zeitnots n
tijdnood
(chess) time trouble, time pressure, a situation where a player has little time to complete the required moves

zelkova zelkovas n
zelkova
A kind of tree in the elm family (genus Zelkova). [from 19th c.]

zenith /ˈzi.nɪθ/ /ˈzɛn.ɪθ/ zeniths n
zenit
(astronomy) The highest point in the sky reached by a celestial body.

zephyr /zɛfə(ɹ)/ /zɛfɚ/ zephyrs n
briesje
Any light refreshing wind; a gentle breeze.

zepto- prefix
zepto-
In the International System of Units and other metric systems of units, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 10−21 (short scale sextillionth or long scale trilliardth). Symbol: z

zero /ˈzi(ˌ)ɹoʊ/ /ˈzɪə.ɹaʉ/ /ˈzɪə.ɹəʉ/ /ˈzɪə.ɹəʊ/ /ˈzɪɹ(ˌ)oʊ/ zeroes zeros n
nul
The numeric symbol that represents the cardinal number zero.
The digit 0 in the decimal, binary, and all other base numbering systems.
(informal, uncountable) Nothing, or none.
The value of a magnitude corresponding to the cardinal number zero.
The point on a scale at which numbering or measurement originates.
(slang) A person of little or no importance.
A setting of calibrated instruments such as a firearm, corresponding to a zero value.
(finance) A security which has a zero coupon (paying no periodic interest).

zero /ˈzi(ˌ)ɹoʊ/ /ˈzɪə.ɹaʉ/ /ˈzɪə.ɹəʉ/ /ˈzɪə.ɹəʊ/ /ˈzɪɹ(ˌ)oʊ/ numeral
nul
The cardinal number occurring before one and that denotes no quantity or amount at all, represented in Arabic numerals as 0.

zero /ˈzi(ˌ)ɹoʊ/ /ˈzɪə.ɹaʉ/ /ˈzɪə.ɹəʉ/ /ˈzɪə.ɹəʊ/ /ˈzɪɹ(ˌ)oʊ/ v
op nul zetten
(transitive) To set some amount to be zero.

zero tolerance n
nultolerantie
The strict policy of enforcing all the laws of a state, or the rules of an institution, and allowing no toleration or compromise even for first-time offenders or petty violations.

zero-grade zero-grades n
nultrap

zero-hour contract zero-hour contracts n
nulurencontract nuluurcontract
(UK) A contract of employment that creates an on-call arrangement in which the employee agrees to be available for work as and when required, without any particular number of hours or times of work being specified or guaranteed.

zero-sum game zero-sum games n
nulsomspel
(game theory) A game (or a similar political or economic system) in which the gains of some players must equal the losses of others.

zest /zɛst/ zests n
geraspte citrusschil
The outer skin of a citrus fruit, used as a flavouring or garnish.

zesty /ˈzɛsti/ more zesty most zesty zestier zestiest adj
pittig
Having a piquant or pungent taste; spicy.

zeta /ˈzeɪtə/ /ˈziː.tə/ zetas n
zèta
The sixth letter of the modern Greek alphabet (Ζ, ζ) preceded by epsilon (Ε, ε) and followed by eta, (Η, η); or the seventh letter in the ancient Greek alphabet, in which it is preceded by digamma (Ϝ, ϝ)

zetta- /ˈzɛtə/ prefix
zetta-
In the International System of Units and other metric systems of units, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 1021 (a short scale sextillion or long scale trilliard). Symbol: Z

zettaampere zettaamperes n
zetta-ampère
An SI unit measure of electrical current, equivalent to 1021 amperes (a sextillion amperes). 'ZA' is the SI unit symbol for the zettaampere.

ziggurat /ˈzɪɡəˌɹæt/ /ˈzɪɡʊˌɹæt/ ziggurats n
ziggoerat
A temple tower of the ancient Mesopotamian valley, having the form of a terraced pyramid of successively receding stories

zillion /ˈzɪljən/ zillions n
ton
(slang, hyperbole) An unspecified large number (of); a gazillion.

zinc /zɪŋk/ zincs n
zink
(countable) A single atom of this element.

zing /zi(ː)ŋ/ /zɪŋ/ zings n
pit
(uncountable) Zest or vitality.

zip fastener zip fasteners n
rits ritssluiting
A fastener used in clothing, bags, etc, comprised of two rows of teeth that are made to fit into each other by moving a slider along their length and opened again by moving the slider in the other direction.

zip file zip files n
zipfile
A computer file containing the zipped (compressed) contents of one or more files; a kind of compressed archive.

zirconium /zɜːɹˈkoʊniəm/ zirconiums n
zirkonium zirkoon
A chemical element (symbol Zr) with an atomic number of 40, a strong, lustrous, grey-white transition metal mainly used as a refractory and opacifier.

zither /ˈzɪ.ðə/ /ˈzɪ.ðɚ/ zithers n
citer
(music) A musical instrument consisting of a flat sounding box with numerous strings placed on a horizontal surface, played with a plectrum or fingertips.

zitting cisticola zitting cisticolas n
graszanger
A species of passerine bird, Cisticola juncidis, family Cisticolidae, distributed across Africa, Eurasia, and Australasia.

zodiac /ˈzoʊ.diˌæk/ /ˈzəʊ.dɪˌæk/ zodiacs n
dierenriem zodiak
(astrology) The twelve equal divisions of the zodiacal region into signs or houses, each named for a prominent constellation in the region.
(astronomy) The ecliptic: the belt-like region of the celestial sphere corresponding to the apparent path of the sun over the course of a year.

zodiac sign zodiac signs n
zodiacteken
(astrology) Any of the twelve star signs corresponding to the constellations which make up the zodiac.

zodiacal /zoʊˈdaɪ.ə.kəl/ more zodiacal most zodiacal adj
zodiakaal
(astronomy, astrology) Of or pertaining to the zodiac.

zombie /ˈzɑmbi/ /ˈzɒmbi/ zombies n
zombie
(computing) A computer affected by malware which causes it to do whatever the attacker wants it to do without the user's knowledge.

zone /zoʊn/ /zəʊn/ zones n
zone gebied
A given area distinguished on the basis of a particular characteristic, use, restriction, etc.

zonk /zɒŋk/ zonks n
schijtkaart
(slang) An unfavorable card or token, or undesirable or worthless item used as a prize in a contest or game show (such as Let's Make a Deal).

zonk out v
het bewustzijn verliezen in diepe slaap verzinken
(slang) To fall suddenly into a very deep sleep.

zonked /zɒŋkt/ more zonked most zonked adj
afgemat op uitgeput
(slang) Extremely fatigued.

zoo /zuː/ zoos n
dierentuin zoo
A park where live animals are exhibited.

zoogeography zoogeographies n
zoögeografie
The scientific study of the geographical distribution of animal species.

zoologist /zoʊˈɑləd͡ʒɪst/ /zuˈɑlədʒɪst/ /zuːˈɒlədʒɪst/ /zəʊˈɒləd͡ʒɪst/ zoologists n
zoöloog
One who studies zoology.

zoology /zoʊˈɑləd͡ʒi/ /zuˈɑləd͡ʒi/ /zuːˈɒləd͡ʒi/ /zəʊˈɒlədʒi/ zoologies n
dierkunde zoölogie
The part of biology relating to the animal kingdom, including the structure, embryology, evolution, classification, habits, and distribution of all animals, both living and extinct.

zoom /zuːm/ zooms n
zoem zoom

zoom /zuːm/ v
zoemen
zoeven
To move fast with a humming noise.

zoonosis /zoʊ.ˈɒn.ə.sɪs/ /zəʊ.ˈɒn.ə.sɪs/ /ˌzoʊ.əˈnoʊ.sɪs/ zoonoses n
zoönose
(biology, microbiology) An animal disease, such as rabies or anthrax, that can be transmitted to humans.

zoonotic /ˌzoʊ.ə.ˈnɑ.tɪk/ /ˌzu.ə.ˈnɑ.tɪk/ /ˌzu.ˈnɑ.tɪk/ /ˌzuː.ə.ˈnɒ.tɪk/ /ˌzuː.ˈnɒ.tɪk/ /ˌzɐʉ.ɘ.ˈnɔ.tɘk/ /ˌzəʊ.ə.ˈnɒ.tɪk/ /ˌzʉ.ɘ.ˈnɔ.tɘk/ /ˌzʉ.ˈnɔ.tɘk/ adj
zoönotisch
relating to, or having a zoonosis

zoophilia /ˈzoʊ.oʊfiliə/ /ˈzoʊ.əfiliə/ /ˈzəʊ.əfɪliə/ /ˈzəʊ.əʊfɪliə/ zoophilias n
zoöfilie
Human sexual attraction toward or sexual interaction with non-human animals.

zootomy /zoʊˈɑdəmi/ /zəʊˈɒtəmi/ zootomies n
zoötomie
(zoology) The dissection or anatomy of animals.

zucchetto /(t)sʊˈkɛtoʊ/ /tsʊˈkɛtəʊ/ zucchettos n
kalot pileolus solideetje solideo zucchetto
A small skullcap worn by Roman Catholic clergy (the Pope's is white, a cardinal's red, a bishop's purple, and a priest's black), Anglican clergy, and Syriac or Malankara Orthodox clergy

zugzwang /-swæŋ/ /-swɑŋ/ /-zwɑŋ/ /ˈtsuːktswɑŋ/ /ˈzuːɡ-/ /ˈzʊɡ-/ /ˈzʌɡzwæŋ/ zugzwangs zugzwänge n
zetdwang
(chess) A situation in which a player is forced to make a disadvantageous move.
(figurative) A situation in which someone is forced to make a disadvantageous move.

zymase zymases n
zymase
(enzyme) Any of a group of enzymes that catalyze the fermentation of simple carbohydrates to ethanol and carbon dioxide.

zythologist zythologists n
bierkenner zytoloog
A beer connoisseur.

zythology /zaɪˈθɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /zaɪˈθɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/ n
bierkunde zytologie
The study of beer and beer-brewing. [from 21st c.]

zzz [zːːː] interjection
zzz

Åland /ˈɑlənd/ /ˈɔːlənd/ pn
Åland
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Åland Islands pn
Ålandseilanden
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Ålesund /ˈɔːləsʊn/ /ˈɔːləsʊnd/ pn
Ålesund
A town (with bystatus) and municipality in Møre og Romsdal, Norway.

Æsir /ˈeɪ(ˌ)siɚ/ /ˈeɪ(ˌ)sɪɹ/ /ˈeɪ(ˌ)ziɚ/ /ˈeɪ(ˌ)zɪɹ/ /ˈiːsə/ /ˈʌɪsɪə/ Áss pn
Asen
The principal group of benevolent deities in the Norse pantheon, representing power and war; opponents of the Vanir.

éclair /eɪ-/ /ɪˈklɛə/ /ɪˈklɛɹ/ éclairs n
eclair
A small chocolate-covered creme-filled pastry puff in a general oblong shape, typically larger than the miniature French version.

éminence grise /ˌeɪ-/ /ˌɛmɪnɑns ˈɡɹiz/ /ˌɛmɪnɒns ˈɡɹiːz/ éminence grises éminences grises n
grijze eminentie éminence grise
(idiomatic) A secret or unofficial decision-maker.

Šventoji pn
Šventoji
Resort town on the coast of the Baltic Sea in Lithuania.