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Wordlist Dutch-English (Modern),
Character set: WinLatin1 (CP 1252)

à = a, at, at the rate of, per

aai = ai, sloth, caress, chuck, stroke, ai, three-toed sloth

aaien = caress, chuck, fondle, stroke

aak = maple, sycamore, barge, boat

aakschipper = bargemaster

aal = eel, ale, elver, liquid manure, muck-water, stale

aalachtig = eel-like

aalbes = currant, currant, currant bush, currant, red currant

aalbesseblad = currant-leaf

aalbesseboom = currant, currant bush

aalbesseboompje = currant, currant bush

aalbessenjam = currant-jam

aalbessenjenever = black currant gin

aalbessenvla = currant custard, currant custard

aalbessesap = currant juice

aalbessestruik = currant, currant bush

aalduiker = grebe, grebe

aalfuik = eel-pot, eel-trap

aalgeer = eelspear

aalglad = slippery as an eel

aalmoes = alms, charity

aalmoezenier = chaplain, army chaplain, padre, almoner, chaplain, army chaplain, padre

aalmoezeniershuis = almshouse, almonry, workhouse

aalpastei = eel-pie

aalschaar = eelspear

aalscholver = cormorant

aalspeer = eelspear

Aalst = Alost

aalsvel = eelskin

aalt = liquid manure, muck-water, stale

aaltje = nematode

a-al-tolletje = put-and-take top, teetotum

aalvork = eelspear

aalvormig = anguilliform, eel-shaped

aalwaardig = fretful, morose, peevish, sullen, simple, straightforward

aalwarig = fretful, morose, peevish, sullen, simple, straightforward

aam = aum

aambei = haemorrhoid, hemorrhoid, pile

aambeien = haemorhoids

aamborstig = asthmatic, wheezy

aamborstigheid = asthma, shortness of breath, wheeziness, asthma, shortness of breath, wheeziness

aan = at, to, toward, towards, at, beside, by, near, nearby, near to, next to, by, from, of, since, a, in, inside, into, on, per, within, upon, by means of, through, with, after, behind, about, concerning, above, over, beside, with

aanaarden = earth, earth up, hill, hill up

aan alle kanten = on every side

aanbakken = fur

aanbeeld = anvil

aanbeeldbeentje = anvil, incus

aanbeeldbeitel = hardy

aanbeeldsbeentje = anvil, incus

aanbeeldvogel = small woodpecker

aanbehorend = accessory

aanbelanden = end up

aanbelang = concern

aanbelangen = concern, relate

aanbellen = give a ring, ring, ring the bell, give a ring, ring, ring the bell

aanbesteden = invite tenders for, put out to tender, invite tenders for, put out to tender

aanbesteding = tender, public tender

aanbetaling = initial deposit, instalment, down payment, first instalment, down payment

aanbevelen = commend, recommend, register

aanbevelenswaard = recommendable

aanbevelenswaardig = recommendable

aanbeveling = recommendation

aanbevelingsbrief = letter of introduction, letter of recommendation

aanbevolen = recommended

aanbiddelijk = adorable

aanbidden = adore, worship

aanbiddenswaardig = adorable

aanbidder = adorer, worshipper

aanbidding = adoration, worship, adoration, worship

aanbidster = adorer, female adorer, worshipper, female worshipper

aanbieden = offer, offer up, sacrifice, bid, make an offer of, act, introduce, present, perform, tender, present with, advance, propose, suggest

aanbieding = offer, presentation, presentation, tender, proposal

aanbinden = fasten, moor, tie, tie on, begin, commence, start

aanblaffen = bay at, bark at

aanblazen = fan, blow

aanblijven = stay on, continue in office, remain in office

aanblik = appearance, aspect, look, sight, view, exterior, look

aanbod = offer, tender, presentation, proposal

aan boord = aboard, on board

aan boord gaan = embark

aan boord van = aboard

aanboren = bore, broach, sink, strike, tap

aanbouw = building

aanbouwen = add

aanbranden = stick to the pan

aanbreken = break into, broach, cut into, begin, commence, start

aanbreken van de dag = dawn, daybreak

aanbrengen = accommodate, adapt, adjust, attune, fix, fit, mount, place, tune, bring, fetch, accuse, denounce, give an account, report, recruit

aandacht = acuity, advertence, advertency, attention

aandachtig = attentive, attentively, attentive

aandacht schenken aan = pay attention to, take account of, take into account

aan de = the, to the

aan de achterkant = at the back, behind

aan de andere kant = on the other hand

aandeel = share, share, share

aandeel aan toonder = bearer share, share to bearer

aandeelhouder = shareholder

aandeelhouderschap = shareholdership

aandeel op naam = registered share

aan de grond lopen = strand

aan de grond raken = sink

aan de hand zijn = come about, happen, occur

aandelenkapitaal = share-capital

aandenken = keepsake, memento, souvenir, keepsake, memento, souvenir, memory, recollection

aan de overkant = across, opposite

aan de overkant van = opposite, opposite, across, beyond, on the other side of

aan de praat krijgen = put on, start, switch on, turn on

aan de rechterkant = on the right

aan de rechterzijde = on the right

aan de rol zijn = debauch

aan de scharrel zijn = flirt, flit, flutter

aan de schouder brengen = level

aan de slag = away we go, let's start

aan de wandel zijn = go for a walk, stroll

aandienen = advertise, announce, give notice

aandikken = thicken, blow up, heighten

aandoen = affect, turn on, call at, activate, cause, give rise to, affect, agitate, move, put on, switch, turn on

aandoening = affection, emotion, emotion, ailment, disease, illness, ailment, disease

aandoenlijk = affecting, moving, touching, seized with emotion

aan d'r = her, to her

aandraaien = fasten, tighten, turn, turn on, switch, turn on

aandragen = bring, fetch

aandrang = crush, access, impetus, impulse, insistence, pressure, urgency, insistence, pressure, urgency, congestion, congestion, rush

aandrift = access, impetus, impulse, instinct

aandrijfas = drive shaft, driving axle

aandrijven = be washed ashore, chase, drive, drive on, impel, shoo, actuate

aandrijving = drive

aandringen = insist

aandrukken = press, press firmly

aanduiden = indicate, suggest, indicate, point out, show

aanduiding = index, indication

aandurven = dare to fight, stand up to, dare, venture

aanduwen = push

aaneen = co-, fellow, together, at a stretch, for ... together, on end

aaneen- = co-, fellow

aaneennaaien = sew together

aaneenschakelen = link together, link up

aaneenschakeling = order

aan één stuk door = at a stretch, for ... together, on end

aaneenvoegen = join, unite

aan elkaar lijmen = agglutinate

aan elkaar vastmaken = connect, join

aan flarden gescheurd = tattered

aanflitsen = burn, catch, flash on, strike, take fire

aanfloepen = burn, catch, flash on, strike, take fire

aanfluiting = mockery, mockery

aangaan = make a noise, burn, catch, flash on, strike, take fire, form, shape, concern, make a contract, concern, relate

aangaan bij = call at ...'s house, call on

aangaande = about, concerning, about, concerning, on, upon, as to, as regards, concerning

aangapen = gape, gawk, gape at

aangebedene = adored one

aangeboren = congenital, inborn, inbred, innate, native

aangebrand = burnt

aangedaan = affected, seized with emotion

aangegrepen = affected, seized with emotion

aangeklaagde = accused, defendant

aangeleerd = acquired, learnt

aangelegenheid = affair, business, business deal, case, matter, interest

aangenaam = agreeable, enjoyable, lovely, nice, pleasant, agreeably, comfortably, pleasantly

aangenaamheid = pleasantness

aangenomen = adoptive, adopted, job-

aangenomen dat = supposing that

aangenomen kind = adoptive child

aangenomen worden = affiliate

aangepast = adapted

aangeschoten = tipsy, winged, wounded

aangespen = gird

aangestoken = unsound, worm-eaten

aangetekend = registered

aangetekende brief = registered letter

aangetrouwd = -in-law, by marriage, related by marriage

aangeven = declare, state, accuse, denounce, give, register, register, indicate, suggest, pass, spend, indicate, point out, show, convey, hand, hand over

aangevuld worden = become complete

aangezicht = face

aangezichtspijn = face-ache, tic

aangezien = because, for the reason that, as, because, for, since

aangifte = declaration, proclamation, statement, accusation

aangiftebiljet = tax form

aangorden = gird

aangrenzend = adjacent, adjacent, adjoining, adjacent, nearby, neighbouring

aangrijpen = affect, assault, attack, clutch, grab, grasp, grip, seize, move, stir, affect, agitate, move

aangrijpend = affecting, moving, touching

aangroei = accretion, growth, increase

aangroeien = accrue, increase, augment, grow

aangroeiend = accumulative

aan haar = her, to her

aanhaken = hitch on, hook on

aanhalen = attract, cite, quote

aanhalig = affectionate, caressing, cuddlesome, cuddly

aanhaling = citation, quotation, caress, chuck, stroke

aanhalingsteken = inverted comma, quotation mark, quote

aanhalingstekens = quotation marks, quotes, inverted commas

aanhang = adherents, disciples, following, party, supporters, followers, party members

aanhangen = stick, adhere to

aanhanger = acolyte, adept, adherent, acolyte, adherent, acolyte, member, supporter

aanhangig = pending

aanhangig maken = bring before, lay before, take up

aanhangsel = accessory, side-issue, addition, adjunct, appendix

aanhangwagen = trailer

aanhankelijk = affectionate, devoted, selfless, devoted, selfless

aanhankelijkheid = adherence, attachment, affection

aanharken = rake

aanhebben = wear

aanhechten = affix, attach

aanhechting = attachment

aanhechtsel = affix

aanhef = beginning, commencement, start

aan hem = him, to him

aan het = the, to the

aan het einde = at the back, behind, in the rear

aanhoren = listen

aanhouden = arrest, continue, hold, last, continue, endure, keep on, last, halt, stop, persevere, persist, pursue one's point, adjourn, delay, postpone, keep ... burning

aanhoudend = abiding, lasting, lasting, constant, lasting, sustained

aanhouding = apprehension, arrest, detention

aan hun = them, to them

aan je = thee, to thee, to you, you

aan jou = thee, to thee, to you, you

aan jullie = to you, you

aankaarten = bring up, serve

aanklacht = accusation, charge, complaint, indictment, accusal, complaint

aanklagen = accusation, accuse

aanklager = accuser

aanklampen = board, accost, address

aankleden = furnish, clothe, dress

aanklevend = adhesive

aankloppen = knock at the door, rap at the door

aankloppen bij = apply to

aanknopen = tie on

aanknopingspunt = starting point

aankomen = arrive, end up, get, gain, put on weight, touch

aankomend = junior, future, young, next

aan komen lopen = approach, deal with, tackle

aankomst = arrival

aankondigen = advertise, announce, give notice, advise, counsel, notify, acquaint, let know, inform

aankondiging = announcement, notification, notice, ad, advertisement

aankoop = acquisition, purchase, buy, taking over

aankopen = acquire, buy, purchase, take over

aankruisen = check off, mark with a cross, put a cross against, tick off, check off, tick off

aankunnen = be able to match with, be stronger than, be able to cope with, be able to do

aankweken = cultivate, grow

aanlanden = land, end up

aan land gaan = land

aanleg = predisposition, tendency, aptitude, disposition, talent, turn, design, outline, sketch

aanleggen = level, aim, take aim, aim, take aim, install, build, construct

aanleghaven = port of call

aanlegplaats = landing-stage, pier, platform, quay, wharf

aanlegsteiger = landing-stage, pier

aanleiding = inducement, occasion, motive, inducement

aanlengen = dilute, weaken

aanleren = learn

aanleunen tegen = lean against

aanliggend = adjacent, adjoining, nearby, neighbouring

aanlokkelijk = attractive, alluring, enticing, tempting

aanlokken = attract, draw

aanloop = run

aanloopkosten = initial cost, initial costs, start-up cost, start-up costs

aanloopperiode = initial stage

aan 'm = him, to him

aanmaak = making, manufacture

aanmaken = kindle, light, fabricate, manufacture, achieve, act, do, make, perform, prepare

aanmanen = admonish, scold, dun, dun for payment

aanmaning = admonition, exhortation, attack, fit, warning

aanmatigend = arrogant

aanmatiging = arrogance, assumingness, overbearingness, presumption, high-handedness, pretence

aan me = me, to me

aanmelding = accession, entry

aanmeldingsformulier = application form

aanmerkelijk = considerable, sizeable

aanmerken als = consider

aanmerking = criticism, observation, remark, reproof, observation, remark

aanmeten = take one's measure for

aan mij = me, to me

aanmoedigen = encourage

aanmoediging = encouragement

aanmunten = mark, stamp

aannaaien = sew, sew on

aannemelijk = acceptable, plausible

aannemen = adopt, accept, receive, take, take in, employ, hire, affiliate, confirm, guess, presume, suppose, surmise

aannemer = builder, contractor, building contractor, master builder

aanneming = adoption, acceptance, admission, confirmation

aan ons = us, to us

aanpak = approach

aanpakken = advance, approach, come on, deal with, tackle

aanpappen = chum up, pick up, strike up an acquaintance

aanpasbaar = adaptable, adaptable

aanpassen = accommodate, adapt, adjust, attune, fix, fit, mount, place, tune, attune, attempt, test, try, try on

aanpassing = adaptation, accommodation, adjustment, accommodate oneself, adapt oneself

aanpassingsvermogen = adaptability

aanplakbiljet = notice, placard, poster

aanplakbord = bill-board, notice-board

aanplakken = placard, post, post up, paste, paste up

aanplakzuil = advertising pillar

aanplant = plantation

aanplanten = plant

aanplanting = planting, plantation

aanporren = rouse, stimulate, stir up

aanpoten = work hard

aanpraten = palm off on

aan 'r = her, to her

aanraden = advise, counsel

aanraken = touch

aanraking = contact, touch

aanrakingspunt = point of contact

aanranden = assault, violate

aanrander = assailant, assaulter

aanranding = assault

aanrecht = dresser

aanreiken = spend, convey, hand, hand over, pass

aanrekenen = blame, hold against

aanrichten = arrange, fix up, activate, cause, give rise to

aanrijden = collide, run, run into

aanrijden tegen = collide with

aanrijding = collision

aanroepen = invoke, appeal to, invoke

aanroeren = touch upon

aanrukken = advance, march on

aanschaf = acquisition, buy, purchase, taking over

aanschaffen = take over, purchase, buy, get, procure, procure

aanschieten = wing, wound

aanschijn = exterior

aanschikken = draw up to the table, sit down to table

aanschouwelijk = clear, graphic

aanschouwing = examination

aanschrijven = instruct, notify, summon

aanschrijving = warrant, writ

aanschroeven = screw home

aanschuiven = push on, shove on, draw up to the table, sit down to table

aanslaan = alarm, raise the alarm, sound the alarm, give tongue, bark, root, strike, tax, get blurred, dim, rebound, salute

aanslag = fur, scale, assault, touch, touch, assessment, moisture

aanslibben = silt up

aanslibbing = accretion

aansluiten = connect, connect up, plug in, associate, come together, join, pool, correspond, bind, connect, join, tie, tie up

aansluiting = connection, joining, junction, connection

aansluitpoort = port

aansmeren = palm off on

aansnijden = bring up, cut into

aanspannen = put, yoke

aanspoelen = be washed ashore, be washed ashore

aansporen = admonish, scold, encourage, impel, instigate, spur on, stimulate, urge, rouse, stimulate, stir up

aansporing = admonition, exhortation, impetus, incitement, stimulus, impetus, incitement, stimulus

aanspraak = claim, presumption, pretence

aanspraak maken op = claim, presume

aansprakelijk = accountable, responsible, accountable, responsible

aansprakelijkheidsverzekering = liability insurance

aansprakelijk stellen = hold responsible

aansprakelijk zijn = account for, be answerable, be liable, be responsible

aanspreekbaar = approachable, communicative, get-at-able

aanspreken = accost, address, break into, sue

aanspreker = undertaker's man, undertaker's man

aanstaan = be ajar, please

aanstaand = close, near, nearby, next, following, next, following, next, next

aanstaande week = next week, next week

aanstampen = step on, trample on, tread

aanstaren = gaze, peer, stare

aanstekelijk = catching, contagious, infectious, catching, contagious, infectious

aansteken = kindle, light, light, infect, communicate, illuminate, light, switch, turn on

aansteker = lighter

aanstellen = appoint

aansteller = attitudiniser, poseur

aanstellerig = affected

aanstellerij = affectation, affectation, pose, affectation

aanstelling = appointment, appointment to office

aansterken = convalesce, get stronger, grow stronger, recuperate

aanstichter = instigator

aanstippen = touch lightly on, touch on

aanstoken = abet, excite, incite, provoke, rouse, stimulate, stir up

aanstoker = firebrand, instigator

aanstonds = at once, immediately, just, right away, right now

aanstoot = offence, scandal, commotion, scandal

aanstoot geven = create a scandal, give offence, shock

aanstoot nemen = take offence, resent, take exception

aanstoot nemen aan = resent, take exception to, take offence at

aanstotelijk = aggravating

aanstoten = jog, nudge

aanstrepen = check off, tick off

aanstrijken = rub, plaster

aansturen op = head for, make for

aantal = amount, number

aantasten = assault, attack, corrode

aantekenboekje = notebook

aantekenen = note, make a note, write down, record, register, commend, recommend, register, register

aantekening = annotation, note, grade, note, annotation, note

aantijging = imputation

aantikken = finish, tap at

aantonen = demonstrate, prove, prove

aantonende wijs = indicative, indicative mood

aantreden = fall in, fall into line, form up, line up

aantreffen = come across, encounter, meet, see, find

aantrekkelijk = attractive, appetising, pleasing

aantrekkelijkheid = attraction, attractiveness, charm

aantrekken = attract, draw, attract, draw tighter, tighten, put on

aantrekkingskracht = attraction

aan u = thee, to thee, to you, you, to you, you, to you, you

aanvaard = accepted

aanvaardbaar = acceptable

aanvaarden = accept, receive, take, take in

aanvaarding = acceptance, admission, accession

aanvaard worden = be accepted

aanval = attack, fit, access, aggression, attack

aanvallen = commit aggression, assault, attack

aanvallend = aggressive, offensive

aanvaller = aggressor, attacker, assailant, forward

aanvalligheid = charm, sweetness

aanvalsoorlog = war of aggression

aanvalsspits = avant-garde, attacker

aanvang = beginning, commencement, start, beginning, commencement, start

aanvangen = begin, commence, start

aanvangs- = initial

aanvangssnelheid = initial velocity

aanvankelijk = at first, at the outset, in the beginning, initial

aanvaring = collision

aanvatten = get, lay hold of, pick up, take

aanvechtbaar = debatable, questionable

aanvechten = challenge, question

aanvechting = disposal, inclination, tendency, temptation

aanvegen = sweep

aanverwant = affined, akin, related

aanvliegen = approach, fly

aanvliegroute = approach path, approach route

aanvoegende wijs = subjunctive, subjunctive mood

aanvoelen = feel, sense

... aanvoelen = feel ...

aanvoer = arrival, arrivals, supply

aanvoerder = boss, chief, leader, commander, superior

aanvoeren = bring, convey, supply, govern, head up, restrain, command, be in command, order

aanvraag = order, request

aanvraagformulier = order-form, application form, form of application

aanvragen = book, order, reserve, ask, ask for, beg, bid, request

aanvrager = applicant, applicant

aanvullen = complete

aanvullend = complementary, supplementary, another, one more

aanvulling = replacement, replenishment, supplement

aanvuren = encourage, impel, instigate, spur on, urge, cheer, fire, inspire, stimulate, fan, fire, inspire, stir up, urge on, rouse

aanwakkeren = agitate, excite, rouse, stir up, encourage, impel, instigate, spur on, stimulate, urge, increase, freshen, fan, fire, inspire, urge on

aan wal gaan = be washed ashore

aan wal komen = land

aanwas = accretion, growth

aanwassen = accrue, grow

aanwenden = apply, practice, employ, use, make use of

aanwending = application, employment, use

aanwennen = accustom

aanwensel = habit, trick

aanwerven = employ, hire, recruit, recruit

aanwezig = present

aanwezige = occupant, present one

aanwezigheid = presence

aanwezig zijn = attend, be present, witness

aanwezig zijn bij = attend, be present, witness

aan wie = whom

aanwijsbaar = apparent

aanwijzen = indicate, suggest

aanwijzend voornaamwoord = demonstrative, demonstrative pronoun

aanwijzing = index, indication, directions, instruction

aanwinst = accession, acquisition, gain, asset

aanwippen = drop in, pop in

aan ze = them, to them

aanzetschakelaar = starter

aanzetten = sharpen, activate, put on, start, switch on, turn on, fur, sew, sew on, attach, put onto, put on, start, fan, fire, inspire, stimulate, stir up, urge on

aanzetten tot = activate, put on, start, switch on, turn on

aanzien = appearance, aspect, look, sight, view, endure, put up with, tolerate, appearance, esteem, regard, respect

aanzienlijk = aristocratic, eminent, considerable, sizeable, considerably

aanzijn = existence

aan zijn = burn, shine

aanzitten = touch upon, sit at table

aanzoek = offer, offer of marriage, proposal, request

aanzwellen = swell, swell into a roar

aap = ape, monkey

aapachtig = ape-like, apish, monkey-like

aapje = cab

aar = ear

-aar = -er, -ist, -or

aard = character, nature, kind, sort

-aard = -er

aardappel = potato

aardappelmeel = potato flour

aardappelpuree = mashed potatoes

aardappelschilmesje = potato peeler

aardappelziekte = potato blight, potato disease, potato rot

aardas = axis of the earth, earth's axis

aardbei = strawberry

aardbeiboom = arbutus, strawberry tree

aardbeiboomvrucht = arbutus fruit

aardbeving = earthquake

aardbodem = earth

aardbol = globe, world globe

aarde = ground, soil, earth, land

aarden = clay, stone, accustom oneself, get used, earthen, earthly, terrestrial, earth, ground

aarden kruik = stone jar

aarden naar = take after

aardewerk = crockery, earthenware, pottery

aardgas = natural gas

aardgordel = zone

aardig = affable, friendly, good-natured, kind, dainty, kind, nice, pretty, amusing, entertaining, funny, pretty, nice, fairly, rather, relatively, fair, tidy

aardigheid = entertainment

aardigheidje = little present, gag, joke

aarding = earth connection, earthing, earth wire, grounding, ground wire

aardkluit = clod of earth, lump of earth

aardkorst = earth's crust, crust of the earth

aardkunde = geology

aardlaag = layer, layer of earth

aardleiding = earth connection, earthing, earth wire, grounding, ground wire

aardmannetje = brownie, gnome, goblin, goblin, imp

aardnoot = peanut, ground-nut

aardolie = crude oil

aardpek = asphalt, bitumen

aardrijk = world, earth, land, soil

aardrijkskunde = geography

aardrijkskundig = geographic, geographical

aardrijkskundige = geographer

aards = terrestrial, earthen, earthly

aardsatelliet = earth satellite

aardschok = earthquake shock

aardvarken = aardvark

aardverschuiving = landslide

aardwolf = aardwolf

aardworm = earthworm

Aäron = Aaron

aars = anus, arse

aars- = anal

aarts- = arch-, chief-

aartsbisdom = archbishopric

aartsbisschop = archbishop

aartsdom = as stupid as an ass

aartsengel = archangel

aartshertog = archduke

aartshertogdom = archduchy

aartsvader = patriarch

aartsvijand = arch-enemy

aarzelen = hesitate

aarzelend = hesitant

aarzeling = hesitation, wavering

aas = ace, carrion, bait, carrion

aasgier = vulture

aasvlieg = bluebottle, meat-fly

abacus = abacus

abandonnement = abandonment

ABC = ABC, alphabet, elements, rudiments

ABC-boek = ABC book

abces = abscess

Abchazië = Abkhazia

Abchaziër = Abkhazian

Abchazisch = Abkhazian

abdiceren = abdicate, resign

abdij = abbey

abdij- = abbatial

abdiqueren = abdicate, resign

abdis = abbess

abdomen = abdomen, belly, lower part of the body

abdominaal = abdominal

abductor = abductor

abeel = abele

aberratie = aberration

aberreren = deviate

Abessijn = Abyssinian

Abessijns = Abyssinian

Abessinië = Abyssinia

Abessiniër = Abyssinian

abiogenese = abiogenesis

abiogenesis = abiogenesis

abjureren = abjure, abnegate

ablatief = ablative

abnegatie = abnegation

abnegeren = abnegate, deny oneself

abnormaal = abnormal

abnormaliteit = abnormality, abnormity

abonnee = subscriber

abonnee zijn = have a subscription, take in

abonnee zijn van = have a subscription, take in

abonnement = subscription

aboriginal = aboriginal, aborigine, Australian aboriginal

aborteren = abort, miscarry

aborteur = abortionist

abortus = abortion, failure, miscarriage

abortus provocatus = abortion

aboulia = will-lessness

aboulie = will-lessness

Abraham = Abraham

abrasie = abrasion

abri = shelter

abrikoos = apricot

abrikozeboom = apricot-tree

abrogatie = abrogation

abrupt = abrupt, abruptly

abscis = abscissa

absent = absent

absenteïsme = absenteeism

absentie = absence

absentielijst = attendance register

absent zijn = be absent, be missing, be lacking

abside = apsis

absint = absinthe

absintlikeur = absinthe

absolutie = absolution, acquittal

absolutie geven = absolve, acquit

absolutisme = absolutism

absoluut = absolute, absolutely

absolveren = absolve, acquit

absorberen = absorb

absorberend = absorbent

absorberend materiaal = absorbent

absorptie = absorption

abstemius = teetotaller, total abstainer

abstinentie = teetotalism, total abstinence

abstineren = abstain

abstract = abstract

abstract begrip = abstraction

abstractie = abstraction

abstraheren = abstraction, abstract, deduce, gather

absurd = absurd

absurditeit = absurdity, nonsense, rubbish

abt = abbot

abtschap = abbacy, abbotcy, abbotship

abuis = aberration, error, mistake

abulie = will-lessness

abundant = abundant, copious, plentiful, profuse

abundantie = abundance, plenty

abusievelijk = by mistake

acacia = acacia

academicus = academic, university graduate

academie = academy, university

academisch = academic

acanthus = acanthus

accapareren = corner, monopolise

accelerateur = accelerator, accelerator pedal

acceleratie = acceleration

acceleren = accelerate

accelereren = accelerate, speed up

accent = accent, stress, accent mark, supersign

accentteken = accent mark, supersign

accentueren = accent, accentuate, stress

acceptabel = acceptable

acceptant = acceptor

accepteren = accept, receive, take, take in

acceptgirokaart = giro payment slip

accessoires = accessories

accident = accident

accidenteel = accidental

accijns = excise, excise-duty

acclamatie = acclaim, acclamation, approval

acclimatiseren = acclimatise, acclimate

acclimatisering = acclimatisation

accolade = brace, accolade

accommodatie = accommodation, accoutrement, accoutrements, equipment

accommoderen = accommodate

accompagnement = accompaniment, escort

accompagneren = accompany

accordeon = accordion, harmonica

accordeonist = accordionist

accorderen = come to an agreement

accountancy = accountancy, accounting

accountant = accountant

accrediteren = accredit

accreditief = letter of credit

accu = accumulator, battery, storage battery

accumulator = accumulator, battery, storage battery

accumuleren = accumulate, heap, pile up, stack

accuraat = accurate, on time, prompt, punctual, exactly, sharp, exact

accuratesse = accuracy, exactitude, precision

accusatief = accusative

acetaat = acetate

aceton = acetone

acetyl- = acetyl-

acetyleen = acetylene

ach = ah, oh, ow, aha, woe

Achaea = Achaea, Achaia

Acheron = Acheron

Achilles = Achilles

achilleshiel = Achilles' heel

achillespees = Achilles' tendon

acht = acuity, advertence, advertency, attention, eight

achtbaar = respectable

achteloos = careless, negligent, careless, negligent

achteloosheid = carelessness, negligence

achten = esteem, think well of, account, deem, opine, think

achtenswaardig = respectable

achter = at the back, behind, after, behind, behind, after, behind, after, after, behind

achteraan = at the back, behind, in the rear, behind

achterachterkleinkind = great-grandchild

achteraf = out of the way, afar, far, far away, remotely, afterwards, next, subsequently

achteras = back axle, hind axle, rear axle

achterbaks = behind one's back, underhand

achterbalkon = rear platform

achterban = adherents, disciples, followers, party members

achterbank = back seat, rear seat

achterblijven = be kept in, be detained, remain, stay on

achterblijver = laggard, straggler

achterbuurt = back street, slum

achterdek = after-deck

achter de schermen = behind the scenes

achterdeur = back-door

achterdocht = suspicion, suspicion

achterdochtig = suspicious

achtereen = at a strech, for ... together, on end, all the time, ceaselessly, consecutively

achtereenvolgens = consecutively

achtereind = back part, hind part, back, rear

achtergrond = background, bottom, foundation, ground

achterhoede = rear, rearguard, defence

achterhoofd = back of the head, occiput

achterhouden = hold back, keep back, withhold

achterin = behind

Achter-Indië = Indo-China

achterkant = back, reverse, reverse side, rear

achterklap = backbiting, scandal, slander

achterklein- = fore-, great-grand-

achterkleindochter = great-granddaughter

achterkleinkind = great-grandchild

achterkleinzoon = great-grandson

achterland = hinterland

achterlaten = leave behind

achterlicht = rear-lamp, rear-light, tail-light

achterlijf = abdomen, belly, lower part of the body

achterlijk = backward, mentally deficient, retarded

achterlijkheid = backwardness

achterlopen = be late

achternaam = surname

achternagaan = run after

achterneef = second cousin, grand-nephew

achternicht = second cousin, grand-niece

achterover = backward, on one's back, backwards

achteroverdrukken = pilfer, pinch

achterovervallen = fall backwards

achterruit = rear window

achterstallig = back, outstanding, overdue

achterstand = arrears

achterste = last, hind, hindmost, backside, rump

achterstellen = subordinate, neglect

achterstelling = neglect, slighting

achtersteven = poop, poopdeck, stern

achterstevoren = back to front, vice-versa

achteruit = backward, backwards, back

achteruitgaan = decline, go back, fall off, recede, decline, go backwards

achteruitgang = rear-exit, abatement, decline, going down

achteruitkijkspiegel = driving mirror

achteruitlopen = walk back, walk backwards

achteruitrijden = back

achteruit rijden = back up

achtervoegen = affix, add

achtervoegsel = extension, suffix

achtervolgen = chase, persecute, prosecute, pursue

achtervolging = persecution, pursuit

achterwaarts = backward, backwards, retrograde

achterwege blijven = fail to appear

achterwege laten = drop, omit

achterwiel = back wheel, hind wheel, rear wheel

achterzijde = back, reverse, reverse side

achter zijn = be late

achthoek = octagon

achthoekig = octagonal

achthonderd = eight hundred

-achtig = -ish, -like

-achtige = -oid

achting = esteem, regard, respect

achting hebben voor = esteem, think well of

achting toedragen = esteem, think well of

acht slaan op = advert, pay attention, pay attention to, watch out for

achtste = eighth, eighth part

achttal = number of eight

achttallig = octal

achttien = eighteen

achttiende = eighteenth

achtvoudig = eight-fold, octuple

acne = acne

acoliet = acolyte

acquest = accession, acquisition, gain

acquisitie = acquirement, acquisition, accession, asset

acre = acre

acrobaat = acrobat

acrobatiek = acrobatics

acrobatisch = acrobatic

acroniem = acronym

acrostichon = achrostic

act = act, certificate, diploma, document

acteren = act

acteur = actor

actie = action, activity, achievement, act, share

actiecomité = action committee, action group

actief = active, active, in action, assets

actieradius = radius

actinium = actinium, sea-anemone

action replay = action replay

Actium = Actium

activa = assets

activeren = activate, put on, start, switch on, turn on

activisme = activism

activist = activist, agitator

activiteit = activity, vigour

actrice = actress

actualiteit = topic, topicality

actuariële tabel = actuarial table

actuaris = actuary

actueel = current, present, present-day, topical, up-to-date

acupuncteur = acupuncturist

acupunctuur = acupuncture

acuut = acute

adagio = adagio

Adam = Adam

adamsappel = Adam's apple

adaptabel = adaptable

adaptatie = adaptation, adjustment

adapteren = accommodate, adapt, adjust, attune, fix, fit, mount, place, tune

adaptie = adaptation

adder = adder, viper

Addis-Abeba = Addis Ababa

additioneel = additional

adel = nobility

adelaar = eagle

adelaarsjong = eaglet

adelaarsneus = aquiline nose

adelborst = middy, midshipman, naval cadet

adeldom = nobility

adellijk = stale, of noble birth

adelstand = nobility

adem = breath

adembenemend = breath-taking

ademen = exhale, breathe

ademhalen = breathe

ademhaling = respiration

ademhalingsweg = airway

ademloos = breathless

ademnood = dyspnea, dyspnoea

adempauze = breather, breathing space

ademtest = breath test

Aden = Aden

adept = acolyte, adept, adherent

adequaat = adequate, conforming, fitting

ader = vein

aderen = grain, vein

aderlaten = bleed

aderlating = loss, bleeding, blood-letting

aderontsteking = phlebitis

aderverkalking = arteriosclerosis

adhesie = adhesion

adhesie betuigen = acclaim, applaud, clap

ad hoc = ad hoc

adiabatisch = adiabatic

adiantum = maidenhair

adieu = adieu, farewell, bye, goodbye

adipositas = adipose

adjectief = adjective

adjudant = adjutant, aide-de-camp

adjunct = assistant

administrateur = manager, administrator

administratie = administration, management

administratief = administrative

administratiekantoor = administration, management

administratiekosten = administrative expenses

administreren = administer, manage

admiraal = admiral, red admiral

admiraalschap = admiralship

admiraalvlinder = red admiral

admiraliteit = admiralty

Admiraliteitseilanden = Admiralty Islands

admissie = admission

admittantie = admittance, reciprocal impedance

adonis = pheasant's eye

adonisroosje = pheasant's eye

adopteren = adopt

adoptie = adoption

adoptie- = adoptive

adoratie = adoration, worship

adoreren = adore, worship

ad rem = to the point, lively, witty

adrenaline = adrenaline

adres = address

adresboek = address list, directory

adreskaart = dispatch note

adressant = applicant, petitioner

adresseermachine = addressing machine, addressograph

adresseren = address

adreswijziging = change of address

Adriaan = Adrian

Adrianopel = Adrianople

Adrianus = Adrian

Adriatische Zee = Adriatic, Adriatic Sea

adstringerend = acerbic, acid, astringent, constringent, harsh, tart

adstructie = proof, sign, token

adstrueren = prove

adult = adult

adulter = adulterer

adulteren = commit adultery

advent = advent

adverbium = adverb

adverteerder = advertiser

advertentie = ad, advertisement

advertentieblad = advertiser

adverteren = advertise, announce, give notice

advies = notification, notice, advice, counsel

adviesprijs = recommended price

adviseren = advise, counsel, notify, advise

adviseur = counsellor

advocaat = advocate, barrister, counsel, intercessor, lawyer, solicitor, egg nog

advocaat van kwade zaken = pettifogger, shyster

Adzjarië = Adzharia

aegide = aegis, protection, shield

Aegir = Aegir

aegis = aegis, protection, shield

Aeneas = Aeneas

Aeolus = Aeolus

aërodynamica = aerodynamics

aërodynamisch = aerodynamic

aëroliet = meteoric stone, aerolite, meteorite

aëronaut = aeronaut

aëroob = aerobic

aërosol = aerosol

af = finished, ready, through

afasie = aphasia

afbakenen = mark out, trace, trace out

afbeelden = depict, represent

afbeelding = image, picture, figure, diagram, representation

afbellen = cancel by telephone, countermand by telephone

afbestellen = cancel, countermand

afbetalen = amortise, deaden, pay off, pay on account

afbetaling = acquittal, payment, full payment, instalment payment

afbetalingstermijn = instalment, repayment

afbeulen = fag out, fatigue, jade, overdrive, override, tire out

afbijten = bite off

afbikken = chip, chip off

afbinden = ligature, tie, tie up, untie

afbladderen = flake off, peel off, scale off

afblijven van = keep one's hands off

afboeken = transfer

afbraak = demolition, rubbish, old materials

afbraakprijs = distress prize, rock-bottom prize

afbraakproduct = breakdown product

afbranden = be burnt down, burn down

afbreekbaar = biodegradable, biodestructible, destructible

afbreken = break, break off, pick, pluck, tear off, cry down, cut up, demolish, pull to pieces, run down, write down, divide, separate, share, cut, cut a connection, break down, pull down, take down, break, break, stop

afbrekingsstreepje = break

afbrekingsteken = break

afbrengen = lead away

afbreuk = harm

afbreuk doen aan = be detrimental to, detract from, do harm to

afbrokkelen = crumble, crumble away, crumble off

afbuigen = branch off

afdak = penthouse, shed

afdalen = descend, go down, get off

afdalen langs een dubbelbevestigd touw = abseil

afdaling = descent

afdammen = bar, obstruct, dam up, form an embankment

afdanken = discharge, dismiss, fire, sack, discard

afdankertje = cast-off

afdeling = branch, compartment, department, pigeonhole, section, speciality, detachment

afdelingschef = head of a department, head of department

afdingen = bargain, haggle

afdoen = take off, put off, conclude, dispatch, expedite, finish, settle

afdoend = decisive, effective, effectual, efficacious, conclusive

afdoening = account, settlement

afdraaien = rattle off, reel off, turn away, grind out, decrease, lower

afdracht = remittance, remittance of money

afdragen = use up, wear out, convey, hand, hand over, pass

afdrijven = drift, be adrift, blow over

afdrogen = clatter, dry, delete, wipe, wipe off

afdroogdoek = tea-towel, dish cloth, dust rag

afdruipen = drain, drip down, trickle down, slink off

afdruiprek = draining board, drainer

afdruk = print, imprint, copy, trace, track

afdrukken = copy, mark, stamp, print

afdwalen = deviate, go astray, get off the subject, stray from one's subject, wander from one's subject, stray off

afdwalend = aberrant

afdwaling = aberration, digression, straying, wandering from the point, aberrance

afdwingen = extort, wrest, wring

af en toe = now and then

affaire = affair, business, business deal, case, matter

affect = affection

affectie = affection, love

affiche = notice, placard, poster

affidavit = affidavit

affiliëren = affiliate

affiniteit = affinity

affix = affix

affodil = asphodel

affront = abuse, insult

affronteren = abuse, insult, offend

affuit = carriage, gun-carriage

afgaan = absent onself, depart, go away, leave, go off, attend, call on, see, visit

afgaan op = go straight to, go by, rely on, trust

afgang = failure, flop

afgeladen = brimming, replete

afgelasten = abjure, abolish, abrogate, annul, cancel, remit

afgelegen = remote, distant, far, afar, far away, remotely

afgelopen = completed, done, finished, over, through, last, ready, through

afgemat = exhausted, tired out, worn out

afgemeten = formal, measured, stiff

afgepast = adjusted

afgesloten = locked

afgesproken = agreed, okay

afgestorven = dead

afgestudeerd = certificated, graduate

afgetrokken = abstract, absent-minded, abstracted, distracted

afgevaardigde = representative, delegate, deputy, representative

afgeven = deposit, spread

afgeven op = cry down, cut up, demolish, pull to pieces, run down, write down

afgewerkt = completed, done, finished, over, through, used

afgezaagd = commonplace, dismal, trite, hackneyed, hackneyed, hard-worked, stale, trite, worn-out

afgezant = ambassador, emissary, envoy, messenger

afgezet = taken in

afgezien van = apart from

afgezonderd = apart, particular, separate, special

Afghaan = Afghan

Afghaans = Afghan

Afghaanse = Afghan woman

Afghanistan = Afghanistan

afgieten = decant, pour off, strain off, cast, mould

afgietsel = cast

afgifte = delivery

afgod = idol

afgodendienaar = idolator

afgodendienst = idolatry, idol worship

afgoderij = idolatry, idol worship

afgodsbeeld = idol

afgooien = cast off, fling off, throw off

afgraven = dig off, level

afgrazen = browse, graze

afgrendelen = bolt, fasten

afgrijselijk = dismal, dreary, ghastly, hideous, horrible, nasty, abhorrent, abominable, alien, awful, hideous, horrible, gruesome, agonising

afgrijzen = abhorrence, abomination, horror

afgrond = abyss, chasm, gulf, precipice, jaws, maw

afgunst = envy

afgunstig = envious, jealous

afhaken = unhook, uncouple

afhakken = cut off

afhalen = abide, expect, wait, await, wait for, deduct, take away, take along, string, meet, pick up, meet, take up

afhandelen = conclude, dispatch, expedite, finish, settle, compose

afhangen = depend, hang down

afhangen van = be dependent on, depend on

afhankelijk = dependent

afhankelijkheid = dependence

afhankelijk van = dependant on

afhankelijk zijn = depend

afhankelijk zijn van = be dependent on, depend on

afhellen = slope down

afhelpen = help down, help off, release, rid

afhouden = abstract, restrain, keep at a distance, keep at bay

afhouwen = cut off

afhuren = hire

afjakkeren = fag out, fatigue, jade, overdrive, override, tire out

afkalven = cave in

afkammen = cry down, cut up, demolish, pull to pieces, run down, write down

afkanten = cast off

afkappen = cut off, elide

afkapping = elision

afkappingsteken = apostrophe

afkeer = aversion, dislike, disgust, nausea

afkeer inboezemen = nauseate

afkeer inboezemend = nasty

afkeren = turn away

afkerig = averse

afkeuren = reject, declare unfit for use, condemn, scrap, condemn, disapprove, disapprove of, rebuke, reproach, reprove, scold, refuse

afkeurenswaardig = blameworthy, censurable, condemnable, objectionable

afkeuring = censure, condemnation, disapprobation, disapproval

afkicken = kick it

afkijken = crib

afkluiven = gnaw off, pick

afknippen = cut off

afknotten = top, truncate

afkoelen = cool, cool down, get cold

afkoken = boil

afkomst = lineage, origin

afkomstig = coming

afkomstig uit = a native of, coming from

afkomstig zijn = originate

afkomstig zijn van = accrue from, hail from

afkondigen = issue, proclaim, promulgate, publish, reveal

afkondiging = proclamation, publication

afkooksel = decoction

afkoopsom = ransom, redemption money

afkopen = ransom, redeem

afkoppelen = uncouple

afkorten = abbreviate, shorten, abridge

afkorting = abridgement, abbreviation

afkrabben = scrape, scrape off, scratch off

afkrabbing = abrasion

afkraken = do down, slash, slate

afkrijgen = get finished

afkunnen = be able to cope with, be able to handle

aflaat = indulgence

afladen = unload

aflaten = cease, stop

afleggen = abandon, take off, put off, layer, cover, go through, pass through

aflegger = layer

afleiden = abstract, deduce, gather, derive, distract, entertain, extract, divert, induce, infer

afleiding = derivation, distraction, diversion

afleidingsmanoeuvre = diversion, red herring, smoke screen

afleren = break of a habit, teach, break oneself of a habit, get out of a habit, unlearn, forget

afleveren = deliver, furnish, supply

aflevering = episode, exercise-book, folder, notebook, delivery

aflezen = read, read out, audit, check, check up on, supervise, verify

afloop = end, terminate, ending, result

aflopen = end, come to an end, end up, expire, stoop, peal, ring, cover, go through, pass through

aflopend = sloping, ending

aflosbaar = redeemable, repayable

aflossen = amortise, deaden, take the place of, pay off, redeem

aflossing = redemption, replacement, substitution

afluisteren = bug, eavesdrop, listen in, monitor, tap

afmaken = accommodate, end, finish, terminate

afmatten = fag out, fatigue, jade, overdrive, override, tire out

afmelden = check out

afmeten = measure

afmeting = dimension, measurement

afmonsteren = discharge, dismiss, fire, sack

afmonstering = discharge, paying off

afname = acquisition, buy, purchase, taking over, taking, demand, sale, abatement, decrease, diminution, wane

afneembaar = detachable, removable, washable

afnemen = buy, purchase, take over, clear away, remove the cloth, abstract, take away, decrease, decline, wane, abate, diminish, abate, settle, drop, fall

afnemer = buyer, client, purchaser, customer

aforisme = aphorism

afpakken = abstract, take away

afpassen = pace

afpellen = shell, peel

afpersen = extort, wrest, wring

afpersing = exaction, extortion

afplukken = pick, pluck, tear off

afpoeieren = put off, rebuff, send about his business

afprijzen = mark down

afraden = advise against, dissuade from, dissuade

afraffelen = bungle, scamp one's work

afranselen = beat, beat up, flog, thrash, whack, clatter, thrash, thresh

afrasteren = fence in, fence off, rail in, rail off

afrastering = grate, grid, grill

afreageren = abreaction, abreact

afreizen = depart, leave, set out

afrekenen = settle, square up

afrekening = account, settlement

afremmen = brake

africhten = tame, train, break

afrijden = drive away, drive off

Afrika = Africa

afrikaan = African marigold

Afrikaans = African, Afrikaans, Afrikaans

Afrikaanse = African woman

Afrikaanse taal = Afrikaans

afrikaantje = African marigold

afrit = exit, way out, departure, slope

Afroamerikaan = Afro-American

Afroamerikaans = Afro-American

Afroaziaat = Afro-Asian

Afroaziatisch = Afro-Asian

Afrodite = Aphrodite

afroepen = call over

afromen = cream, skim

afronden = round, round off

afrossen = thresh, curry

afruimen = clear away, remove the cloth

afrukken = pick, pluck, tear off

afschaduwing = adumbration, shadow

afschaffen = abolish, abrogate, do away with, get rid of, remove

afschaffing = abolition, abrogation

afschaven = abrade, plane

afschaving = abrasion

afscheid = farewell, goodbye

afscheiden = divide, separate, secrete

afscheiding = separation, partition, breakaway, secession, secretion

afscheid nemen = say goodbye, say goodbye to, take leave, take leave from

afscheid nemen van = say goodbye, say goodbye to, take leave, take leave from

afscheids- = goodbye-

afschenken = decant, pour off

afschepen = put off, send about his business

afscheren = shave, shave off

afschermen = screen

afschieten = discharge, fire, fire off, let off, shoot off

afschieten op = rush at, abdicate to

afschilderen = paint

afschilferen = flake off, peel off, scale off

afschminken = take off make-up

afschrift = copy

afschrijven = amortise, deaden, write off

afschrijving = redemption

afschrik = abhorrence, abomination, horror

afschrikken = deter, discourage, scare

afschrikking = deterrence

afschrikwekkend = deterrent, forbidding

afschudden = shake off

afschuimen = skim

afschuiven = abdicate

afschuw = abhorrence, abomination, horror

afschuwelijk = dismal, dreary, ghastly, hideous, horrible, nasty, abhorrent, abominable, alien, awful, gruesome, agonising

afslaan = beat off, knock off, strike off, turn, halt, come to a halt, stop, reject, decrease, lower, go down, discount, rebate, reduce the price

afslachten = butcher, slaughter, massacre

afslag = auction, by-way, side-way, abatement, discount, rebate

afslager = auctioneer

afslanken = slim

afslijten = wear away, wear off, wear out, wear down

afslijting = abrasion

afsluitboom = barrier

afsluitdam = dam

afsluitdijk = dam

afsluiten = bar, obstruct, accommodate, end, finish, terminate, make a contract, strike a balance, fence off, lock

afsluiting = dam, barrier, fence

afsmeken = implore, invoke

afsnauwen = snap at, snarl at, snub

afsnijden = cut off

afspiegelen = mirror, reflectafspiegeling = shade, shadow, reflection

afsplitsen = split off

afspoelen = gargle, rinse

afsponzen = sponge, sponge down, sponge over

afspraak = accommodation, accord, agreement, appointment, date, rendezvous

afspreken = agree, make an appointment, meet

afspringen = jump off, leap down, break down, come to nothing

afstaan = cede, give in, give up, give way, relinquish, yield, abandonment

afstammeling = offspring, successor

afstammen = accrue, come, derive, originate, result

afstamming = lineage

afstand = abdication, abandonment, distance, offset, distance, cession, relinquishment, renunciation, surrender

afstand doen = abdicate, resign

afstand doen van = abdicate, resign, abandon, give up, renounce

afstandelijk = detached

afstandsbediening = remote control

afstandsbesturing = remote control

afstappen van = relinquish, renounce, waive

afsteken = cut off, contrast, bevel

afstellen = adjust, put right

afstelling = adjustment

afstemmen = accommodate, adapt, adjust, attune, fix, mount, place, attune, tune, fit, reject, tune

afsterven = die away, fail

afstevenen = bear down, make

afstevenen op = break down upon, make forafstijgen = dismount

afstoffen = dust

afstompen = dull, become dull, blunt

afstotelijk = repellent, repelling, repulsive

afstoten = knock off, push down, push off, thrust down, repel

afstraffen = chastise, correct, punish

afstropen = harry, ravage, flay, skin, strip

afstuderen = graduate, finish one's studies

afstuiten = rebound

afstuiten op = be foiled by, be frustrated by

aftakelen = be on the decline, go downhill, go off, dismantle, unrig

aftakken = branch

aftakking = bough, branch, branching

aftands = decayed, decrepit, dilapidated, lapsed, rickety

aftapkraan = drain-cock

aftappen = derive, drain, tap, bottle

aftasten = feel, grope

aftekenen = design, draw, delineate, draw

aftellen = count down, count

aftershave = aftershave

aftocht = retreat

aftrap = kick-off

aftrappen = kick off, kick down

aftreden = abdicate, resign, quit, resignation, retire

aftrek = demand, sale

aftrekbaar = deductible

aftrekken = count down, march off, withdraw, infuse, discount, rebate, subtract

aftrekker = subtrahend

aftrekking = subtraction

aftreksel = extract, infusion

aftreksom = subtraction sum

aftrektal = minuend

aftroeven = trump

aftuigen = thrash, unharness, dismantle, unrig

afvaardigen = delegate, depute

afvaardiging = delegation, deputation

afvaart = departure

afval = clippings, cuttings, parings, windfall, garbage, leavings, apostasy, defection, remainder, rest, debris, rubble, refuse, rubbish, waste

afvallen = apostatise, fall, fall off, tumble down, drop out, drop, fall, apostatize, desert, secede, fall away, lose, lose flesh, lose in weight

afvallig = apostate, unfaithful

afvallige = apostate, deserter, renegade

afvallig worden = apostatise, fall, fall off, tumble down

afvalproduct = waste product

afvalwater = effluent

afvaren = depart, leave, sail, start, go down

afvegen = delete, wipe, wipe off

afvloeien = be discharged gradually, flow down, flow off

afvloeiingsregeling = redundancy pay, redundancy scheme, severance scheme

afvoer = carrying off, discharge, transport

afvoerbuis = drain-pipe, outlet-pipe, waste-pipe

afvoeren = eliminate

afvuren = discharge, fire, fire off

afwachten = bide, abide, stay for, wait, await, wait for

afwachting = expectation

afwasbaar = washable

afwasbak = washing-up bowl

afwasborstel = dishwashing brush

afwaskwast = dish-mop

afwasmachine = dishwasher

afwasmiddel = detergent, washing-up liquid

afwassen = wash off, wash up

afwasteil = washing-up bowl

afwateren = drain

afwatering = draining

afweer = defence

afweermiddel tegen insekten = repellent, insect repellent

afweermiddel tegen muskieten = mosquito repellent

afwegen = measure out, weigh

afwenden = turn away

afwennen = break of a habit, teach, break oneself of a habit, get out of a habit, unlearn

afwentelen = roll off, shift on to

afweren = parry, ward off, protect from

afwerken = finish, work out, finish off

afwerking = finishing off

afwerpen = cast off, fling off, throw off, cast, shed, get rid of, afford, bear, produce

afwezig = absent, absent-minded

afwezige = absentee

afwezigheid = absence, non-attendance, lack, shortage, shortcoming

afwezig zijn = be absent, be missing, be lacking

afwijken = deviate, turn, deflect, diverge, wander

afwijkend = deviating, divergent, aberrant

afwijking = aberration, anomaly, deflection, aberrance, deviation, abnormality

afwijzen = reject, abort, quash, wreck, refuse

afwijzing = rejection, refusal

afwikkelen = conclude, dispatch, expedite, finish, settle, liquidate, unroll, unwind, wind off

afwikkeling = unrolling, unwinding

afwisselen = vary

afwisselend = alternate, alternating, alternately, variable

afwisseling = alternation, change, variation, variety

afwissen = delete, wipe, wipe off

afzenden = dispatch, send off, ship, dismiss, turn away

afzender = sender

afzet = demand, sale

afzetgebied = market, outlet, sales activity

afzetten = deposit, amputation, amputate, take off, put off, depose, deprive, dismiss, turn off, garnish, fit out, trim, shut off, stop, switch off, fleece

afzetter = extortioner, swindler

afzetterij = swindle, swindling

afzetting = amputation, cordon

afzichtelijk = dismal, dreary, horrible, nasty

afzienbaar = foreseeable, measurable

afzien van = relinquish, renounce, waive

afzijdig = neutral, impartial

afzoeken = search

afzoenen = kiss and be friends again

afzonderen = divide, separate, insulate, isolate, seclude

afzondering = isolation, separation

afzonderlijk = apart, particular, separate, special, separately, single

afzuigkap = hood, suction apparatus

afzwaaien = be released, demob

afzwakken = tone down

afzweren = abjure, abnegate, forswear, swear off, renounce

afzwering = abjuration, renunciation

agaat = agate

Agamemnon = Agamemnon

agape = agape

agar-agar = agar, agar-agar

agaten = agate

Agatha = Agatha

agave = agave

agenda = agenda, appointment book

agent = agent, policeman

agentschap = agency

agentschapsbureau = agency

agentuur = agency

ageren = act, take action

agglomeraat = agglomeration, agglomerate

agglomeratie = agglomeration

agglomeren = agglomerate

agglomereren = agglomeration

agglutineren = agglutinate

aggregaat = aggregate

aggregatie = aggregate

agio = premium

agitatie = agitation, excitement, flutter, commotion, disturbance, turmoil

agitator = activist, agitator

agiteren = abet, agitate, incite, stir up

agnosceren = acknowledge, recognise

agnosticus = agnostic

agnostisch = agnostic

agonie = agony, death throes

agorafobie = agoraphobia

agrafe = clasp, hook

agrariër = agrarian, farmer

agrarisch = agrarian, agricultural, farm-

agressie = aggression, aggro

agressief = aggressive

agressor = aggressor, attacker, assailant

agricultuur = agriculture, farming, tillage

agrimonie = agrimony

Agrippa = Agrippa

agronomie = agriculture, agronomics

agronoom = agriculturist

ah = ah, oh, ow, aha

aha = aha

ahorn = maple, sycamore

ai = ai, sloth, three-toed sloth

aids = AIDS

aileron = aileron

air = appearance, aspect, look, sight, view, expression

airco = air conditioning

air-conditioned = air conditioned

air-conditioning = air conditioning

Ajax = Ajax

ajour = open-work

ajuin = onion

akelei = columbine

akelig = bleak, dismal, dreary, horrible, ghastly, grisly, nasty

Aken = Aix-la-Chapelle

akkefietje = trifle, bad job

akker = field

akkerbouw = agriculture, farming, tillage

akkerkool = nipplewort

akkerwinde = lesser bindweed

akkevietje = trifle, bad job

akkoord = accord, accordance, agreement, concurrence, chord, accommodation, adjustment, arrangement, agreed, okay

akkoord gaan met = agree to

akoestiek = acoustics

akoestisch = acoustic

akoniet = aconite, monkshood

akte = act, certificate, diploma, document, testimony, paper

aktentas = brief case, portfolio, briefcase, file

al = even if, already, by now, yet, though, although, all, all of it

alarm = alarm

alarmeren = alarm, raise the alarm, sound the alarm

alarmerend = alarming

alarmklok = alarmbell, alarm-bell

alarmsein = alarm, alarm-signal

alarm slaan = alarm, raise the alarm, sound the alarm

Alaska = Alaska

Albaans = Albanian

Albanees = Albanian, Albanian language

Albanese = Albanian, Albanian woman

Albanese taal = Albanian, Albanian language

Albanië = Albania

Albaniër = Albanian

albast = alabaster

albasten = alabaster

albatros = albatross

albe = alb

Albert = Albert

Albertmeer = Lake Albert

Albertus = Albert

albino = albino

Albion = Albion

Albrecht = Albert

album = album

albumen = albumen

alchemie = alchemy

alchemilla = lady's mantle

alchemist = alchemist

alchimie = alchemy

alchimist = alchemist

alcohol = alcohol, booze, liquor, spirits, strong drink

alcoholgehalte = alcoholic content

alcoholhoudend = alcoholic

alcoholica = alcoholic drinks

alcoholicus = alcoholic

alcoholisch = alcoholic

alcoholische drank = alcohol, booze, liquor, spirits, strong drink

alcoholisme = alcoholism

alcoholist = alcoholic, boozer

alcoholvrij = non-alcoholic

aldaar = at that place, there

al de = all the, each, every, everybody, every one, all, all the

aldehyde = aldehyde

aldoor = constantly, continually, continuously, all the time, ceaselessly

aldus = in that way, this way, like this, thus, like that, that way, in this manner, in this way

aleer = before, previous to

Aleoeten = Aleutian Islands

Aleppo = Aleppo

Alex = Alex

Alexander = Alexander

Alexandrië = Alexandria

alexandrijn = alexandrine

alfa = alpha

alfabet = ABC, alphabet, elements, rudiments

alfabetisch = alphabetical

Alfred = Alfred

alge = alga, seaweed

algebra = algebra

algebraïsch = algebraic

algeheel = overall, total

algemeen = common, joint, general, vague, universal, worldwide, general, usual

algemeen geaccepteerd = accepted

algemeenheid = generality, universality

Algerië = Algeria

Algerije = Algeria

Algerijn = Algerian

Algerijns = Algerian

Algerijnse = Algerian woman

Algiers = Algiers

algoritme = algorithm

al het = all the, each, every, everybody, every one

alhier = here

alhoewel = though, although

alias = alias, otherwise, otherwise called

alibi = alibi

alikruik = winkle, periwinkle

alimentatie = alimony

alinea = paragraph

alkali = alkali

alkalisch = alkaline

alkoof = alcove, recess

Allah = Allah

allang = for a long time

alle = all

allebei = both

alledaags = commonplace, dismal, trite, common, everyday, vulgar, daily

alledaagsheid = banality, triteness, triviality, platitude

alleen = exclusively, just, only, alone, sole, solitary, solely, single, one at a time

alleenhandel = monopoly

alleenheerschappij = absolute power, absolute rule, autocracy

alleenheerser = absolute ruler, autocrat

alleenspraak = monologue, soliloquy

alleenstaand = isolated, secluded, living alone, single

alleenstaande = single, single man, unattached man

alleenverkoop = sole agency, sole sale

alleenvertegenwoordiger = sole agent

allegaartje = hotchpotch, medly

allegorie = allegory

allegorisch = allegoric

allemaal = all, altogether, everything

allemachtig = extremely

alleman = all the, each, every, everybody, every one

allen = all

aller = everyone's

alleraardigst = most charming

allerbest = best of all, very best

allereerst = first, firstly, first of all

allergie = allergy

allergisch = allergic

allerhande = all, every kind of, all sorts of, miscellaneous, of all sorts

Allerheiligen = All Saints' Day, All Hallows

allerlei = all, every kind of, all sorts, all sorts of, miscellaneous, of all sorts

allerwegen = all about, everywhere, everywhere

Allerzielen = All Souls' Day

alles = all, altogether, everything, all of it

allesbehalve = not at all

allesbeheersend = of paramount importance, predominating

alles wel beschouwd = altogether, as a whole, on the whole

alleszins = in every way, in all respects, in every respect, in every way

alle twee de = both

alliage = alloy

alliantie = alliance

allicht = easily, probably

alligator = alligator

alliteratie = alliteration

allooi = property, quality

all-riskverzekering = comprehensive insurance

all-round- = all-round

allure = airs

alluviaal = alluvial

alluvium = alluvium

almacht = omnipotence

almachtig = almighty, all-powerful, omnipotent

almanak = almanac

al naar het valt = in the circumstances, under the circumstances

aloë = aloe

aloëachtig = aloetic

aloësap = aloe juice

aloësaptapper = aloe juice collector

aloïne = aloin

alom = all about, everywhere

alom bekend = famous

alomtegenwoordig = omnipresent, ubiquitous

aloud = ancient, antique

alp = alp, mountain pasture

alpaca = alpaca

Alpen = Alps

alpen- = alpine

alpensport = mountaineering

alpenweide = alp, alpine pasture

alpijns = alpine

alpine = alpine

alpinisch = alpine

alpinisme = mountaineering

alpinist = Alpinist, climber, mountain climber, mountaineer

alpino = beret

alpinomuts = beret

alras = soon

alreeds = already, by now, yet

als = as, when, when, how, like, such as, , such a, what a, as, as if, as though, in a way, if, provided that

als één man = with one accord

als eerbewijs geven = pay homage to

alsem = absinthe

als het ware = as if, as though, in a way

alsjeblieft = please, behold, here is, here are, look, there, behold

alsmaar = continuously

alsmede = and also, and ... as well, as well as, together with

alsnog = still, yet

alsook = and also, and ... as well, as well as, together with

als taak opgeven = assign

alstublieft = please, behold, here is, here are, look, there

als volgt = thus

als voorwaarde stellen = set conditions, stipulate

als waarheid aannemen = acknowledge, recognise

alt = alt, countertenor, contralto, contralto voice, alto

altaar = altar

altaardienaar = acolyte

altaarstuk = altarpiece

Altai = Altai

al te = too, too much

alternatief = alternative, option

alterneren = alternate

althans = at least

altijd = always, ever

altijddurend = everlasting

altist = alt, countertenor

altruïsme = altruism

altruïst = altruist

altruïstisch = altruistic

altstem = contralto, contralto voice

altviool = tenor violin, viola

altzanger = alt, countertenor

altzangeres = alto, contralto

aluin = alum

aluinaarde = alum earth, alumina

aluminium = aluminium

Alva = Alva

al vanaf = since

alvast = already, by now, yet

alvenaar = alburnum, sap-wood

alver = alburnum, sap-wood

alvertje = alburnum, sap-wood

alvleesklier = pancreas

alvorens = before, previous to

alvorens te = before, previous to

alweer = afresh, again, all over again, anew, once more

alwetend = all-knowing, omniscient

Amadeus = Amadeus

amalgameren = amalgamate

amandel = almond, tonsil

amandelogig = almond-eyed

amandelpers = almond paste

amanuensis = laboratory assistent

amarant = amaranthus

amaryllis = amaryllis

amateur = amateur, fancier, dabbler, dilettante

amateuristisch = small-time, amateurish

amazone = Amazon, horsewoman

Amazonestroom = Amazon

ambacht = handicraft, occupation, trade

ambachtsman = artisan

ambassade = embassy, embassy building

ambassadegebouw = embassy, embassy building

ambassadeur = ambassador

ambassadrice = ambassador, female ambassador

amber = amber

ambiëren = aspire, aspire to, hope for

ambitie = ambition, fervour, zeal

ambitieus = ambitious, full of zeal, zealous

ambivalentie = ambivalence

Ambon = Amboina

Ambonees = Amboinese

ambrozijn = ambrosia

ambt = function, job, office, post

ambtelijk = official

ambteloos = private

ambtenaar = officer

ambtenaar van de burgerlijke stand = registrar

ambtenarij = bureaucracy, officialdom

ambtgenoot = colleague

ambtsaanvaarding = accession

ambtseed = oath of office

ambtsgeheim = official secret

ambtsgewaad = robes of office

ambtshalve = officially

ambtsmisdrijf = abuse of power, misfeasance

ambtsperiode = term of office

ambtswoning = official residence

ambulance = ambulance, field hospital

ambulancewagen = ambulance

amechtig = breathless

amen = amen

amendement = amendment

amenderen = amend

America = America

americium = americium

Amerika = America

Amerikaan = American, US citizen

Amerikaans = American

Amerikaanse = American woman

Amerikaanse Maagdeneilanden = Virgin Islands of the United States

Amerikaans Samoa = American Samoa

Amerikaans voetbal = football, American football

amerikaniseren = Americanize

amethist = amethyst

ameublement = furniture

amfetamine = amphetamine

amfibie = amphibian

amfibievoertuig = amphibious vehicle

amfitheater = amphitheatre

amfora = amphora

amicaal = friendly

Amiranten = Amirants

Amman = Amman

Ammon = Ammon

ammonia = ammonia

ammoniak = ammonia

ammunitie = munition, ammunition

amnestie = act of grace, amnesty

amnestie verlenen = amnesty, pardon

amoebe = amoeba

Amoedarja = Amudaryra, Oxus

Amoer = Amur

amok = amuck

amok maken = run amuck

Amor = Cupid

amorf = amorphous

amortisatie = redemption

amortiseren = amortise, deaden

ampel = detailed

amper = barely, hardly, only just, scarcely

ampère = ampère

ampèremeter = ammeter

amplitude = amplitude

ampul = bulb

amputatie = amputation

amputeren = amputation, amputate

Amsterdam = Amsterdam

Amsterdams = Amsterdam

amulet = amulet, charm, talisman

amusant = amusing, entertaining, funny

amusement = amusement, fun, entertainment

amuseren = amuse

anaal = anal

anaal neuken = bugger, sodomise

anabaptisme = anabaptism

anachronisme = anachronism

anaconda = anaconda

anagram = anagram

anale sex = anal sex

analfabeet = illiterate

analfabetisch = illiterate

analist = analyst, analytical chemist

analogie = analogy

analoog = analogous

analyse = analysis

analyseren = analyse

analytisch = analytic, analytical

ananas = pineapple

anapest = anapaest

anarchie = anarchy

anarchisme = anarchism

anarchist = anarchist

anarchistisch = anarchic, anarchical, anarchist

Anastasia = Anastasia

anathema = anathema, ban, excommunication

Anatolië = Anatolia, Asia Minor

anatomie = anatomy

anatomisch = anatomical

anatoom = anatomist

anciënniteit = seniority

Andalusië = Andalusia

Andalusiër = Andalusian

Andalusisch = Andalusian

Andalusische = Andalusian woman

Andamanen = Andaman Islands

Andamanse Zee = Andaman Sea

ander = other, another, else, another man

anderdaagse koorts = tertian fever

anderhalf = one and a half

anderhalf uur = an hour and a half

andermans = another man's, other people's

anders = differently, else, otherwise, in another way

andersdenkend = dissenting

anders genaamd = differently named

andersom = vice-versa

anderzijds = on the other hand

Andes = Andes

Andesgebergte = Andes

andijvie = endive

andoorn = woundwort

Andorra = Andorra

Andorraan = Andorrian

Andorraans = Andorrian

Andorraanse = Andorrian woman

Andorrees = Andorrian

Andromeda = Andromeda

anekdote = anecdote

anekdotisch = anecdotal

Aneke = Ann

anemie = anaemia

anemoon = anemone

anesthesie = anaesthesia

anesthesist = anaesthesist

Anetta = Ann

angel = hook, sting

Angelsakser = Anglo-Saxon

Angelsaksisch = Anglo-Saxon

angelus = angelus

angina = angina, quinsy

angina pectoris = angina pectoris

anglicaan = Anglican

anglicaans = Anglican

anglicisme = Anglicism

Angola = Angola

Angolees = Angolan, Angolese

Angolese = Angolian woman

angorakat = Angora cat

angst = agony, anguish, fear, anxiety, fright

angstaanjagend = horrible

angstdroom = incubus, nightmare

angstig = alarming, grave, serious, afraid, fearful

angstkreet = cry of distress

angstvallig = accurate, scrupulous

angstwekkend = horrible

angstzweet = cold sweat

Anguilla = Anguilla

anijs = anise, anise

anijsplant = anise

aniline = aniline

animeren = encourage, stimulate

animo = activity, gusto, spirit, stir, zest

animositeit = enmity

anion = anion

anjelier = carnation, pink

anjer = carnation, pink

Ankara = Angora, Ankara

anker = anker, anchor, armature, brace, cramp-iron

ankeren = anchor

ankerplaats = anchorage, moorage, mooring

ankh = ankh

Anna = Ann, Ann

annaal = year-book

annalen = annals

Annet = Ann

Annetta = Ann

annexatie = annexation, annexation

annexeren = annex

Annie = Ann

Annigien = Ann

anno = of the year

annoteren = comment, annotate

annuïteit = instalment, repayment

annuleren = abjure, abolish, abrogate, annul, cancel, remit

annulering = abolition, abrogation

Annunciatie = Annunciation, Lady Day

anode = anode

Anoebis = Anubis

anomaal = deviating, divergent

anomalie = abnormity, anomaly

anoniem = anonymous, nameless, without a name

anonimiteit = anonymity

anonymus = anonymous writer

anorganisch = inorganic

Ans = Ann

ansichtkaart = picture postcard

ansjovis = anchovy

Antarctica = Antarctic

Antarctis = Antarctic

antarctisch = Antarctic

Antares = Antares

antecedent = antecedent

antecedenten = antecedents, record

antedateren = antedate

antediluviaans = antediluvian, very ancient

antenne = aerial, antenna

anthologie = anthology, chrestomathy

antibioticum = antibiotic

antichrist = Antichrist

anticipatie = anticipation

anticiperen = anticipate, think ahead

anticonceptie- = contraceptive

antidateren = antedate

antiek = ancient, antique

Antigua en Barbuda = Antigua and Barbuda

Antillen = Antilles

Antilliaan = Antillian

Antilliaans = Antillian

antilope = antelope

antimonium = antimony

Antiochië = Antioch

antipathie = aversion, dislike, antipathy

antipathiek = nasty

antipode = antipode

antiquair = antique dealer

antisemiet = anti-Semite

antisemitisch = anti-Semitic

antisemitisme = anti-Semitism

antiseptisch = antiseptic, aseptic

antiseptisch middel = antiseptic

anti-slavernijbeweging = abolitionism

anti-slip- = non-skid

antistof = antibody

antitank- = antitank

antitankgeschut = antitank artillery

antitankgeweer = anti-tank gun, bazooka

antithese = antithesis

antivries = antifreeze

Antje = Ann

Anton = Antony

Antonius = Antony

antraciet = anthracite

antropologie = anthropology

antropoloog = anthropologist

Antwerpen = Antwerp

Antwerps = Antwerp

antwoord = answer, reply

antwoordapparaat = answering machine

antwoordcoupon = reply coupon

antwoorden = answer, reply, respond, answer

antwoorden op = answer, reply, respond

antwoord geven = answer

anus = anus, arse

aorta = aorta

apache = apache, hood, ruffian

à pari = at par

apart = apart, separately, remote, original

apartheid = apartheid

apartje = private talk

apathie = apathy

apathisch = apathetic

apebroodboom = baobab

Apennijnen = Apennines

apenoot = peanut, ground-nut

aperitief = dram, nip, peg, snifter, snorter

apert = evident, obvious

apestaartboom = araucaria, monkey puzzle

apetreiter = araucaria, monkey puzzle

apium = celery

aplomb = aplomb, self-assurance

apocalyps = apocalypse

apocalyptisch = apocalyptic

apocrief = apocryphal

apodictisch = apodeictic

apogeum = acme

Apollo = Apollo

apologie = apology

apostel = apostle

apostelschap = apostleship, apostolate

apostolaat = apostleship, apostolate

apostolisch = apostolic

apostrof = apostrophe

apotheek = chemist's shop, drugstore

apotheker = chemist, dispensing chemist, pharmaceutical chemist, pharmacist

apotheose = apotheosis

Appalachen = Appalachian Mountains

apparaat = apparatus, device, set

apparatuur = equipment

appartement = apartment, flat

appel = appeal, apple

appèl = appeal, parade, roll-call

appelbeignet = apple fritter

appelboom = apple-tree

appelflap = apple turnover

appellant = appellant

appelleren = appeal

appelmoes = apple-sauce

appelsap = apple juice

appeltaart = apple-tart

appelwijn = cider

appendix = addition, adjunct, appendix

appetijtelijk = appetising

applaudisseren = acclaim, applaud, clap

applaus = acclaim, acclamation, approval, applause

applicatie = application

appreciatie = appreciation

appreciëren = appreciate

appret = starch

appreteren = finish

approvianderen = provision

april = April

a prima vista = at first glance, at first sight

apropos = by the way, theme, topic, subject

apsis = apsis

Apulië = Apulia

aquaduct = aqueduct

aquamarijn = aquamarine

aquarel = water-colour

aquarium = aquarium

Aquitanië = Aquitaine

ar = sledge

ara = macaw

arabesk = arabesque

Arabië = Arabia

Arabier = Arab

Arabisch = Arabian, Arabic

Arabische = Arabian woman

Arabische Zee = Arabian Sea

Arachne = Arachne

arak = rack, arrack

Ararat = Ararat

araucaria = araucaria, monkey puzzle

arbeid = job, work

arbeiden = work

arbeider = hand, labourer, operative, worker, working man, workman

arbeiders = labourers, workers, workmen

arbeidersbeweging = labour movement

arbeidersklasse = working class, working classes

arbeidsbeurs = employment exchange, labour exchange

arbeidsbureau = employment exchange, labour exchange

arbeidsconflict = labour dispute

arbeidsintensief = labour-intensive

arbeidsmarkt = labour market

arbeidsongeschikt = disabled, unfit for work

arbeidsovereenkomst = labour agreement, labour contract

arbeidsplaats = job

arbeidster = female labourer, femal worker

arbeidstijdverkorting = reduced hours, shortening of working hours

arbeidsverdeling = division of labour

arbeidsvermogen = energy

arbeidsvoorwaarden = terms of employment

arbeidzaam = active, hardworking

arbeidzaamheid = activity

arbiter = arbiter, arbitrator, referee, umpire

arbitrage = arbitration

arbitrair = arbitrary

Arcadië = Arcadia

arceren = hatch, shade

archaïsch = archaic

archaïsme = archaism

archeologie = archaeology

archeologisch = archaeological

archeoloog = archaeologist

archeopteryx = archeopteryx

Archeozoïcum = Archaeozoic, Archaeozoic era

archief = archive, archives, files, records

archiefmedewerker = actuary

Archimedes = Archimedes

archipel = archipelago

architect = architect

architectonisch = architectonic, architectural

architectuur = architecture

architraaf = architrave

archivaris = archivist, keeper of the records

archiveren = archive

Arctis = Arctic, the Arctic

arctisch = Arctic

Arcturis = Arcturis

Ardennen = Ardennes

arduin = ashlar, freestone

are = are, bevy, collection, group, heap, herd, set, square decametre

areaal = area

arena = arena

arena voor stieregevechten = bullring

arend = eagle

arendsjong = eaglet

arendsneus = aquiline nose

Areopagus = Areopagus

Ares = Ares

argeloos = naïf, naïve, guileless, inoffensive

argeloosheid = confidence

Argentijn = Argentine

Argentijns = Argentine, Argentinean

Argentijnse = Argentinian woman

Argentinië = Argentina

arglist = snare, craft, craftiness, cunning, guile

arglistig = insidious

Argo = Argus

argon = argon

Argos = Argus

argument = argument, plea

argumentatie = argumentation

argumenteren = maintain

Argus = Argus

argwaan = suspicion

argwanend = suspicious

aria = air, aria

Ariadne = Ariadne

Ariër = Aryan

Arisch = Aryan

aristocraat = aristocrat

aristocratie = aristocracy

aristocratisch = aristocratic

Aristoteles = Aristotle

Arizona = Arizona

ark = ark

Ark des Verbonds = Ark of the Covenant

arm = arm, crank, miserable, poor, poor

arm- = arm, arm-

armatuur = armature, brace, cramp-iron

armband = bracelet

arme = pauper, poor man

Armeen = Armenian

Armeens = Armenian

Armeense = Armenian woman

armelijk = miserable, poor

armenhuis = almshouse, workhouse

Armenië = Armenia

Armeniër = Armenian

armenzorg = almonership

armhuis = almshouse, almonry, workhouse

armleuning = arm, arm-rest

armoe = misery

armoede = poverty

armoedig = miserable, poor

armoedzaaier = pauper, poor man, poor devil

Armorica = Armorica

armslag = elbow-room

armstoel = armchair

armvol = armful

Arnhem = Arnhem

arnica = arnica

aroma = aroma, flavour

aromatisch = aromatic, fragrant, nutty

aronskelk = arum

arrangeren = arrange, fix up

arreslee = sledge, sleigh

arrest = apprehension, arrest, detention, decision, judgement

arrestant = arrested person, prisoner

arrestatie = apprehension, arrest, detention

arresteren = arrest

arriveren = arrive, end up, get

arrogant = arrogant

arrogantie = arrogance, assumingness, overbearingness, presumption, assumingness, overbearingness, presumption, pretence

arrondissement = district

arrondissementsrechtbank = county court

arrowroot = arrowroot

arsenaal = armoury, arsenal

arsenicum = arsenic

Artemis = Artemis, Phoebe

arterie = artery

arteriosclerose = arteriosclerosis

artesisch = artesian

Arthur = Arthur

articuleren = articulate

artiest = artist

artikel = article, commodity, paragraph

artillerie = artillery

artillerist = artilleryman, gunner

artisjok = artichoke

artistiek = artificial, artistic

arts = doctor, physician

artsenij = drug, medicine, pharmaceutical

artsenijbereidkunde = pharmacy

Aruba = Aruba

Arubaan = Aruban

Arubaans = Aruban

Arubaanse = Aruban woman

as = axis, axle, ash, cinder, arbor, shaft, spindle

asbak = ashtray

asbest = asbestos

asblond = ash-blond

ascetisch = ascetic

ascorbinezuur = ascorbic acid, vitamin C

aseptisch = aseptic

asfalt = asphalt, bitumen

asfalteren = asphalt

asgrauw = ashen

asiel = asylum

asla = ashtray

asociaal = antisocial, unsocial

asperge = asparagus

aspidistra = aspidistra

aspirant = candidate

aspiratie = ambition, aspiration

aspirine = aspirin

assemblee = assembly

assembler = assembler

assembleren = assemble

Assepoester = Cinderella

assignatie = summons

assimilatie = assimilation

assimileren = assimilate

Assisi = Assisi

assistent = assistant, aid, helper

assistente = assistant, lady help

assistentie = assistance, help, aid

assisteren = abet, aid, assist, help

associatie = association

associé = partner

assortiment = assortment

assuradeur = insurer

assurantie = insurance

assureren = insure

Assyrië = Assyria

Assyriër = Assyrian

Assyrisch = Assyrian

astaat = astatine

astatium = astatine

aster = aster

asterisk = asterisk

asteroïde = asteroid

astma = asthma, shortness of breath, wheeziness

astmalijder = asthmatic, asthmatic patient

astmatisch = asthmatic, wheezy

astrologie = astrology

astroloog = astrologer

astronaut = astronaut, spaceman

astronomie = astronomy

astronomisch = astronomic, astronomical

astronoom = astronomer

Asturië = Asturias

aswenteling = rotation

Aswoensdag = Ash Wednesday

asymmetrisch = asymmetric, asymmetrical, dissymmetric

atalanta = red admiral

atavisme = atavism, throw-back

atelier = atelier, studio, work-room, workshop, workplace

Atheens = Athenian

atheïsme = atheism

atheïst = atheist

Athene = Athena, Athene, Athens

Athener = Athenian

Atilla = Atilla

Atlantiër = Atlantean

Atlantis = Atlantis

Atlantisch = Atlantean, Atlantic

Atlantische = Atlantean woman

Atlantische Oceaan = Atlantic, Atlantic Ocean

atlas = atlas

atleet = athlete

atletiek = athletics

atletisch = athletic

atmosfeer = atmosphere

atmosferisch = atmospheric

atmosferisch verschijnsel = atmospheric phenomenon

atol = atoll

atomair = atomic

atonaal = atonal

atoom = atom

atoom- = atomic

atoombom = atom bomb

atoomcentrale = atomic powerstation

atoomenergie = atomic energy

atoomfusie = atomic fusion

atoomgewicht = atomic weight

atoomsplitsing = fission

atoomtheorie = atomic theory

Atrecht = Arras

atrofie = atrophy

atrofiëren = atrophy

atrofie veroorzaken = atrophy

attaché = attaché

attenderen = draw attention

attenderen op = advance, put forward

attent = attentive, attentively, kind, obliging

attentie = acuity, advertence, advertency, attention

attent maken = draw attention

attent maken op = advance, put forward

attest = certificate, testimony

Attica = Attica

Attisch = Attic

attractie = attraction

attribuut = attribute

au = ouch, ow

a.u.b. = please

aubade = aubade, aubade

aubergine = aubergine, brinjal, eggfruit, eggplant

aubriëta = aubretia

aubriëtia = aubretia

auctie = auction

audiëntie = audience

audiovisueel = audio-visual

auditie = audition

auditorium = audience, auditory

Augias = Augeas

Augiasstal = Augean stable

augurk = gherkin

August = Augustus

augustus = August

aula = auditory, auditorium

aura = aura

aureool = aureole, halo

Aurignacien = Aurignacian Period

aurikel = bear's ear

aurora = aurora, dawn

auspiciën = auspices, patronage, protection, support

Australië = Australia

Australiër = Australian

Australisch = Australian

Australische = Australian woman

Australische inboorling = aboriginal, aborigine, Australian aboriginal

autarchie = autarky, self-sufficiency

auteur = authoress, writer, woman writer

auteursrecht = copyright

authenticiteit = authenticity

authentiek = authentic, genuine

autisme = autism

autistisch = autistic

auto = automobile, car, motor car

autobaan = motor road, motorway, super highway, turnpike

autoband = automobile tyre, motor tyre

autobestuurder = motorist

autobiografie = autobiography

autobiografisch = autobiographical

autobus = bus, autobus, omnibus

autochtoon = indigenous, native

autocoureur = racing driver, racing motorist

autocraat = absolute ruler, autocrat

autocratie = absolute power, absolute rule, autocracy

autocratisch = autocratic

autodidact = autodidact, self-taught man

autogeen = autogenous

automaat = automoton

automatisch = automatic, automatically

automatiseren = automate

automatisering = automation

automobiel = automobile, car, motor car

automobilisme = motoring

automobilist = motorist

autonomie = autonomy

autonoom = autonomic, autonomous

autoped = scooter

autopsie = autopsy

autoradio = car radio

autorijschool = driving-school, school of motoring

autoriseren = authorise

autoritair = authorative

autoriteit = authority, glamour, prestige

autoslaaptrein = car sleep train

autosnelweg = super highway, turnpike, motor road, motorway

autoverhuur = car hire

autoweg = expressway, freeway

autowrak = car wreck

aval = guarantee, guarantee of a bill

avant-garde = avant-garde

avant-gardistisch = avant-garde

avenue = avenue

averechts = reverse, reversed

averij = damage

averij krijgen = break down, suffer damage

averij oplopen = break down, suffer damage

aviateur = airman, aviator

aviatiek = aeronautics, aviation

avond = evening

avondblad = evening paper

avondeten = evening meal, supper

avondgebed = night prayers

avondjapon = evening frock, evening gown

avondje = evening, party

avondkleding = evening dress

avondklok = curfew

avondkrant = evening paper

Avondland = Occident

avondmaal = evening meal, supper

avondrood = afterglow

avondschemering = evening twilight

avondschool = evening classes, evening-school, night-school

Avondster = Evening Star, Venus

avonturier = adventurer

avonturierster = adventurer, female adventurer

avontuur = adventure

avontuurlijk = adventurous

axioma = axiom

azalea = azalea

azen op = covet

Azerbaidzjaan = Azerbaijani

Azerbaidzjaans = Azerbaijan

Azerbaidzjaanse = Azerbaijan woman

Azerbaidzjan = Azerbaijan

Azeri = Azerbaijani

Aziaat = Asian

Aziatisch = Asian, Asiatic

Aziatische = Asian woman

Azië = Asia

azijn = vinegar

azijnaaltje = eelworm

azijnfles = vinager-bottle

azijnzuur = acetic acid

azijnzuur zout = acetate

azimut = azimuth

Azoïcum = Azoic, Azoic era

Azoren = Azores

Azovzee = Sea of Azov

Azteeks = Aztec

azuren = sky blue

azuur = sky blue

baai = cross-cut Maryland, bay, baize

baaien = baize

baaierd = chaos, tangle

baak = beacon

baal = bale

Baäl = Baal

baan = path, road, way, corridor, passage, course, race-course, track, running track, width, function, job, office, post, orbit, trajectory, route

baanbrekend = pioneer

baanbreker = pioneer

baanvak = section

baanveger = sweeper

baanvlak = route

baanwachter = signalman

baar = cash, in cash, wave, litter, strecher, pole, rod

-baar = -able, -ible

baard = beard, bit

baardeloos = beardless

baardig = bearded, bearded

baarmoeder = uterus, womb

baars = bass

baas = boss, chief, leader, master, superior

baat = benefit, gain, profit, advantage

baatzucht = selfinterest, selfishness

baatzuchtig = self-interested, selfish

babbelaar = chatterbox, tattler, telltale

babbelen = chat, chatter

babbelzucht = talkativeness

Babel = Babel, Babylon

baby = baby

babyfoon = baby intercom, baby phone

Babylon = Babel, Babylon

Babylonië = Babylonia

Babylonisch = Babylonian

babysitter = baby-sitter

Bacchus = Bacchus

backspace = backspace

backup = backup

bacterie = bacterium

bad = bath

baden = bathe, have a bath

badhokje = bathing box

badhuis = bathroom

badkamer = bathroom

badkuip = bath

badmeester = bath superintendant

badpak = bathing suit

badplaats = bathroom, spa

badspons = bathing-sponge

Baffinland = Baffin Island

bagage = baggage, luggage

bagagebiljet = luggage ticket

bagagewagen = luggage-van

bagatel = trifle

Bagdad = Baghdad

bagno = house of correction

bah = bah, nuts, pooh

Bahamaans = Bahamian

Bahamaanse = Bahamian woman

Bahamiaan = Bahamian

Bahrein = Bahrein

Bahreini = Bahraini

Bahreins = Bahraini

Bahreinse = Bahraini woman

baht = baht

baissier = bear, bear

bajonet = bayonet

bajonetsluiting = bayonet catch, bayonet joint

bak = cistern, tank, box, chest, tub, vat, ferry, manger, trough, jug, container, vessel, gag, joke

bakbeest = colossus

bakboord = port side

bakeliet = bakelite

baken = buoy, beacon, bandage, wind

baker = nurse, dry-nurse, monthly nurse

bakerkind = infant in arms

bakermat = cradle, place of birth

bakerpraat = old wives' tale

bakfiets = carrier cycle, carrier tricycle

bakkebaard = whiskers, side-whiskers

bakkeleien = be at loggerheads, tussle

bakken = bake, fry

bakker = baker

bakkerij = bakery

bakkerswinkel = baker's shop

bakkes = mug, phiz

bakmeel = flour

Bakoe = Baku

bakoven = oven, baking oven

bakpan = frying-pan

baksel = baked goods

baksteen = brick

bakstenen = brick

bakvis = flapper

bakzeil halen = back down, climb down

bal = ball, dance, chunk, clod, lump, ball-bearing, globe, palm, sole

balalaika = balalaika

balanceren = rock, swing, balance, poise

balans = balance, fly, balance sheet, equilibrium, equilibrium, scales

balata = balata

baldadig = wanton

baldadigheid = wantonness

baldakijn = baldachin, canopy

Balearen = Balearic Islands

balein = baleen, whalebone, busk, steel, rib

balg = bellows

Bali = Bali

balie = balustrade, banisters, parapet, railing, tribunal

baliekluiver = loafer

Balinees = Balinese

baljuw = taskmaster

balk = beam, girder

Balkan = Balkans

balken = bray, bellow, bleat, neigh

balkon = balcony, platform

ballade = ballad, ballade

ballast = ballast

ballerina = ballerina, ballet dancer, ballet girl

ballet = ballet

balletdanser = ballet dancer

balletdanseres = ballerina, ballet dancer, ballet girl

balletje = small ball

balletmeester = ballet master

balling = exile

ballingschap = exile

ballistiek = ballistics

ballon = balloon, air-balloon

ballotage = ballot, balloting, voting by ballot

balloteren = vote

ballpoint = ballpoint pen, ballpoint

bal masqué = masked ball

balorig = cross, peevish, pettish, petulant

balpen = ballpoint pen, ballpoint

balroos = Guelder rose

balsamien = balsam

balsamine = balsam

balsem = balm, balsam

balsem- = balm, balsam

balsemen = embalm

balsemien = balsam

balspel = ball game, ballgame

balsturig = intractable, obstinate, refractory, stubborn

Baltisch = Baltic

Baltische Zee = Baltic

balts = display

baltsen = display

balustrade = balustrade, banisters, parapet, railing

balzaal = ball-room

bamboe = bamboo

bamboescheuten = bamboo shoots

ban = anathema, ban, excommunication, spell, territory

banaal = commonplace, dismal, trite

banaan = banana

banaliteit = banality, platitude, triteness, triviality

bananeblad = banana leaf

bananenplant = banana plant

band = binding, strip, tape, cover, ligament, braid, fillet, string, tie, bond, band, orchestra, tyre, border, brim, brink, edge, edging, fringe, rim, ribbon, ray, stripe

bandafnemer = tyre lever

Bandazee = Banda Sea

bandelier = bandoleer, shoulder-belt

bandeloos = lawless, licentious, riotous

banderol = wrapper

bandiet = bandit

bandopname = tape-recording

bandrecorder = tape-recorder

banen = smooth, make smooth

bang = afraid, agitated, anxious, alarming, grave, serious, timid

bangerd = coward, funk

Bangkok = Bangkok

bang maken = alarm, frighten

bangmakerij = intimidation

bang zijn voor = be afraid of, fear

banier = flag, standard

banjo = banjo

bank = bank, bench, sandbank, easel, tressle, workbench

bankbediende = bank clerk, bank official

bankbiljet = bank-note, bank note, banknote

bankdirecteur = banker, bank manager

bankdisconto = bank discount, bank rate

bankemployé = bank clerk, bank official

banket = banquet, almound pastry

banketbakker = confectioner

banketbakkerij = confectionery

banketbakkerswinkel = confectioner's, confectioner's shop

banketteren = banquet, feast

banketzaal = banquet room

bankgeheim = banking secret

bankier = banker, bank manager

bankje = small bench, stool

bankloper = bank messenger

bankrekening = bank account

bankroet = bankrupt, bankruptcy, failure

bankroet gaan = be bankrupt, go broke

bankroetier = bankrupt

banksaldo = balance, balance with a bank

bankschroef = vice

bankstel = lounge suite, three-piece suite

bank van lening = pawnshop

bankwerker = benchhand, fitter

bankwezen = banking

banneling = exile

banshee = banshee

Bantoe = Bantu

Bantoe- = Bantu

banvloek = anathema, ban, excommunication

baptist = baptist

bar = bar, barrier, buffet, pub, barren, severe, strict, awfully

barak = barrack, barn, shack, shanty, shed

barbaar = barbarian

barbaars = barbaric, cruel

barbaarse daad = barbarity

barbaarsheid = barbarity, barbarousness

Barbadaan = Barbadian

Barbadaans = Barbadian

Barbadaanse = Barbadian woman

Barbadiaan = Barbadian

Barbarije = Barbary

Barbarijs = barbaric

barbarisme = barbarism

barbecue = barbecue

barbecuen = barbecue

barbeel = barbel

barbier = barber

barbituraat = barbiturate

Barcelona = Barcelona

bard = bard

baren = bear, give birth to

barensnood = birth pains, labour pains, pains of childbirth, throes

Barentsz-zee = Barentsz Sea

baret = beret, cap

Bargoens = gibberish, jargon, lingo

baring = child-birth, delivery, parturition

bariton = baritone

barium = barium

bark = bark, barque

barkas = launch, longboat

barkeeper = bar keeper

barkruk = bar stool

barman = barman, bartender, bar keeper

barmhartig = charitable, merciful

barmhartigheid = charity, mercifulness, mercy

Barnabas = Barnabas

barnsteen = amber

barok- = baroque

barokstijl = baroque

barometer = barometer

barometerstand = barometer reading, height of the barometer

baron = baron

barones = baroness

baronie = barony

barrevoets = barefoot

barricade = barricade

barricaderen = barricade

barrière = dam, barrier, fence, bar

bars = abrupt, brutal, gruff, harsh, rough, sour, surly, unkind, unpleasant

barst = crack, crevice, burst, flaw

barsten = burst, split

Bartholomeus = Bartolomew

Bartholomeusnacht = Massacre of Saint Bartholomew

bas = bass, bass voice

basalt = basalt, whimstone

bascule = weighing machine

base = base, basis

baseball = baseball

baseren = base, erect, establish, found, ground

basilicum = basil

basiliek = basilica

basis = base, basis, element, foundation

basis- = basic

basisbeginselen = ABC, alphabet, elements, rudiments

basisloon = basic wage

basisonderwijs = elementary education

basisschool = primary school, grammar school

Bask = Basque

Baskenland = Basque Country

basketbal = basketball

basket-ball = basketball

Baskisch = Basque, Basque language

Baskische taal = Basque, Basque language

bas-reliëf = bas-relief, low relief

bassen = bark, bay

bassin = basin, reservoir

bassist = bass player, bass

basstem = bass, bass voice

bast = bast

basta = enough, quite, rather, sufficiently

bastaard = bastard

bastaard- = hybrid, mongrel

bastaardij = bastardy

bastaardnachtegaal = hedge-sparrow

basterd- = bastard

basterdsuiker = castor sugar

bastion = bastion, rampart

basviool = bass-viol, violoncello

baszanger = bass, bass voice

Bataaf = Batavian

Bataafs = Batavian

Bataafse Republiek = Batavian Republic

bataat = sweet potato, yam

bataljon = battalion

Batavia = Batavia

Batavier = Batavian

baten = accomodate, aid, assist, help, avail

batig = credit, surplus

batikken = batik

batist = batiste, cambric, lawn

batterij = battery

baud = baud

bauxiet = bauxite

baviaan = baboon

bazaar = bazaar, fair, market, fancy fair, jumble-sale

Bazel = Basel, Basle, Basel

bazelen = drivel, twaddle

bazig = bossy, masterful

bazin = mistress

bazooka = anti-tank gun, bazooka

bazuin = trumpet

beademing = artificial respiration

beambte = officer, official

beamen = approve, affirm, assent, say yes

beangst = afraid

beangstigen = alarm, frighten

beangstigend = horrible

beantwoorden = reciprocate, answer, reply, respond

beantwoorden aan = answer, answer to, come up to, correspond to

beantwoording = answering, replying

beauty-case = cosmetic case, vanity case

bebakenen = beacon

bebloed = blood-stained, covered with blood

beboeten = fine

bebossen = afforest

bebouwbaar = arable

bebouwde kom = built-up area

bebouwen = cultivate, grow

bebouwing = cultivation, tillage

becijfering = calculation, computation

becquerel = becquerel

bed = bed

bedaagd = elderly

bedaard = calm, quiet, tranquil

bedaardheid = calmness, quietness, composure

bedachtzaam = thoughtful

bedachtzaamheid = thoughtfulness

bedacht zijn op = foresee

bedanken = thank, quit, resign, withdraw one's name, withdraw one's subscription

bedanken voor = acknowledge, thank for

bedankt = thank you, thanks

bedaren = abate, subside, appease, calm, quiet, soothe, still, calm down

beddegoed = bed-clothes, bedding

beddesprei = bedspread, counterpane, coverlet

bedding = bed, watercourse

bede = appeal, entreaty, supplication

bedeesd = abashed, self-conscious, shy

bedeesdheid = bashfulness, shyness, timidity

bedehuis = church, church-building, house of worship, place of worship, temple

bedekken = cover

bedekking = cover, hood, lid

bedekt = veiled, covered

bedelaar = beggar

bedelaarster = beggar-woman

bedelarij = begging

bedelen = beg

bedelmonnik = mendicant friar

bedelorde = mendicant order

bedelven = flood, overwhelm

bedenkelijk = doubtful, alarming, grave, serious, adventurous, hazardous, risky

bedenken = invent, fancy, imagine, think, think about, reflect on

bedenker = author

bedenking = objection

bedenktijd = time to consider

bederf = corruption, decay, depravation, taint, decay

bederfelijk = perishable

bederf veroorzakend = infected, septic

bederfwerend = antiseptic

bederven = damage, injure, spoil, bribe, go bad, putrefy, rot

bedevaart = pilgrimage

bedevaartganger = pilgrim

bediende = clerk, boy, servant

bedienen = control, operate, work, administer the last sacraments, serve

bediening = administration of the last sacraments, attendance, service, waiting

bedieningsgeld = house charge, service charge

bedijken = dam in, dam up, embank

bedillen = carp at, haze, quibble

bedilziek = censorious

bedilzucht = censoriousness

bedingen = set conditions, stipulatebedlegerig = bedridden, confined to one's bed, laid up

Bedoeïen = Bedouin

bedoeld = intentional

bedoelen = aim, intend, mean

bedoeling = intention, meaning, plan

bedoening = fuss, to-do

bedompt = airless, close, frowsy, stuffy

bedonderen = cheat, defraud, fool, swindle

bedorven = spoiled, addled, bad, rotten

bedotten = fool, hoax, mystify, trick, bilk, cheat, take in

bedotterij = mystification

bedplassen = bed-wetting, enuresis

bedraden = wire

bedrading = wiring

bedrag = amount, sum

bedragen = amount, amount to

bedreigen = menace, threaten

bedreigend = menacing, threatening

bedreiging = menace, threat

bedremmeld = dazed, perplexed, upset

bedreven = experienced, expert, skilful, skilled, practised, adroit, clever, dexterous

bedrevenheid = expertness, skilfulness, skill

bedriegen = be unfaithful, be unfaithful to, cheat, deceive

bedrieger = cheat, deceiver, imposter, fraud, charlatan, quack

bedriegerij = swindle, fraud

bedrieglijk = contrived, deceptive, delusive, fallacious, false, misleading, deceitful

bedrijf = act, certificate, diploma, document, enterprise, profession

bedrijfskapitaal = working capital

bedrijfsklaar = in working order, in working order

bedrijfsleven = trade and industry

bedrijfstak = industrial branch

bedrijven = achieve, act, do, make, perform

bedrijvend = active, in action

bedrijvende vorm = active voice, assets

bedrijvig = active, in action

bedrijvigheid = activity, vigour, gusto, spirit, stir, zest

bedrijving = active, in action

bedroefd = sad, dismal, gaunt, miserable, dreary

bedroefdheid = sadness, grief, sorrow

bedroefd zijn = be grieved, be sad, be sorrowful

bedroeven = afflict, grieve, cause pain, cause pain to, distress, give pain to, annoy, vex, worry

bedroevend = dismal, miserable, deplorable, pitiable, sad

bedrog = swindle

bedrogen = cheated, deceived

bedrogene = deceived person, deceived one

bedruipen = baste

bedrukken = print

bedrukt = dejected, depressed

bedruktheid = dejection, depression, oppression

bedstee = cupboardbed

bedtijd = bedtime

beducht = agitated, anxious, afraid

beduchtheid = fear

beduiden = forecast, foretell, prophesy, account for, explain, account for, clarify, explain, imply, mean, signify

beduusd = dazed, perplexed, upset

beduvelen = fool, hoax, mystify, trick

bedwateren = bed-wetting, enuresis

bedwelmen = drug, intoxicate, stun, stupefy

bedwelmende drank = intoxicating liquor

bedwingen = bridle, check, restrain

beëdigde verklaring = affidavit

beëindigd = completed, done, finished, over, through

beëindigen = finish, finish off, accomodate, end, terminate

beëindiging = accomplishment

beek = stream, brook

beekforel = trout

beekje = brooklet, rill, rivulet, brook, stream

beeld = image, picture, figure, diagram, representation, metaphor, portrait, statue

beeldband = video-tape

beeldbuis = cathode tube

beeldenaar = effigy, head

beeldend = plastic

beeldenstorm = iconoclasm

beeldenstormer = iconoclast

beeldhouwen = carve, sculpture

beeldhouwer = sculptor

beeldhouwkunst = sculpture

beeldhouwwerk = sculpture

beeldig = delightful, lovely

beeldrijk = full of images

beeldscherm = screen

beeldschoon = lovely

beeldschrift = picture writing

beeldspraak = metaphor

beeltenis = portrait

beemd = meadow

been = arm, leg, paw, bone

beenbreuk = fracture of the leg

beendermeel = bone-dust

beenkap = gaiter, legging

beenvlies = periosteum

beenwindsel = puttee

beer = abutment, bear, boar

beerput = cesspit, cesspool

beërven = inherit

beest = beast, brute, wild animal, animal, head of cattle

beestachtig = beastly, bestial, brutal, brutish, brute, harsh

beestachtig mens = beast, brute, wild animal

beet = bite

beethebben = have got hold of

beetje = bit

beetkrijgen = capture, catch, grapple

beetnemen = clutch, grapple, capture, catch, fool, hoax, mystify, trick, take in

beetpakken = grasp, clutch, grapple

Beetsjoeanaland = Bechuanaland, Botswana

beetsuiker = beet sugar, beetroot sugar

beetwortel = beet

bef = bands

befaamd = famous

befaamdheid = fame, hearsay, renown, repute, rumour

beffen = eat

begaafd = gifted, talented

begaafdheid = aptitude, disposition, talent, turn

begaan = tread, walk, walk upon

begaanbaar = passable, practicable

begane grond = first floor, ground floor, ground level

begeerlijk = desirable

begeerte = alacrity, avidity, covetousness, eagerness, greediness, desire, want, wish

begeleiden = accompany, escort

begeleider = accompanist, companian

begeleiding = accompaniment, escort

begenadigen = amnesty, pardon, forgive

begenadiging = act of grace, amnesty

begeren = covet, desire, wish

begerenswaardig = desirable

begerig = acquisitive, eager, greedy

begerigheid = alacrity, avidity, covetousness, eagerness, greediness

begieten = irrigate, water

begieting = watering

begiftigen = endow

begijn = beguine

begijnhof = beguinage

begin = beginning, commencement, inception, opening, outset, start

begin- = initial

beginletter = initial

beginneling = beginner

beginnen = begin, come on, set in, start, commence

beginnend = junior, future, young

beginnen met = approach, deal with, tackle

beginnen te blaffen = give tongue, bark

beginnen te schelden = become abusive

beginnen te snijden = cut into

beginner = beginner

beginpunt = starting point

beginsalaris = commencing salary

beginsel = element, principle

beginselvast = firm in one's principle, firm in one's principles

beginselverklaring = declaration of policy, platform, programme, statement of policy, declaration of policy, platform, statement of policy

beginsnelheid = initial velocity

begluren = peep, peep upon, spy, spy upon, peep at

begonia = begonia

begoochelen = bewitch, delude

begoocheling = delusion, spell, illusion

begraafplaats = cemetery, God's acre, graveyard

begrafenis = burial, funeral, interment

begrafenisondernemer = mortician, undertaker

begrafenisonderneming = undertaker's business

begrafenisstoet = funeral procession

begraven = bury, entomb, inter

begrensd = confined, limited, restricted

begrenzen = bound, abridge, confine, limit, restrict

begrenzing = limitation, restriction

begrepen = understood

begrijpelijk = understandable

begrijpelijkerwijs = for obvious reasons, understandably, of course

begrijpelijkheid = comprehensibility, intelligibility

begrijpen = understand, realize

begrip = idea, conception, idea, notion, understanding, concept, idea, notion

begripsverwarring = confusion of ideas

begroeid = covered, grown over, overgrown

begroeien = overgrow

begroeiing = vegetation

begroeten = welcome, greet, salute

begroeting = greeting, salutation, greeting, salutation

begroten = appraise, estimate, rate

begroting = budget, budget, budget, estimate, estimates

begrotingstekort = budgetary deficit

begunstigen = favor, favour

begunstiger = patron, patron

begunstiging = auspices, patronage, protection, support, favor, favour, protection

beha = bra

behaaglijk = agreeable, enjoyable, lovely, nice, pleasant, pleasing

behaaglijkheid = pleasantness

behaagziek = coquettish

behaagzucht = coquetry

behaard = hairy, hirsute

behagen = please, pleasure

behalen = achieve, acquire, attain, get, obtain, accomplish, achieve, attain, get, reach, earn, gain, win

behalve = apart from, but, except, other than, beside, alongside, next to, apart from, besides, except, except for

behandeld worden als = be treated as

behandelen = care for, cure, treat, discuss, treat, deal with, handle, treat

behandelen als = treat as

behandeling = treatment, treatment, treatment, treatment, treatment

behang = hangings, paper, paper-hangings, wall-paper, wallpaper, tapestry, wall covering

behangen = paper

behanger = paperer, paper-hanger

beharing = hair, hair, body hair

behartigen = look after

behartiging = care

beheer = administration, management, administration, management

beheerder = manager, administrator, manager, administrator

beheersen = be master of, know, know how

beheerser = ruler, sovereign

beheerst = composed, restrained, self-possessed

beheksen = bewitch, delude

behelzen = comprise, contain, include

behendig = adroit, clever, dexterous, skillful

behept met = affected with, afflicted with, subject to

beheren = administer, manage, administer, manage, keep house, manage

behoeden = guard, preserve, protect, save, protect, shelter, protect

behoedzaam = careful, cautious

behoedzaamheid = caution

behoefte = requisite, need, want

behoeftig = miserable, needy

behoeftigheid = destitution, distress, indigence, need, penury

behoeven = need, require

behoorlijk = decent, fitting, proper, suitable, decently, properly

behoren = belong to, befit, be fitting, have to, must, ought to, should

behoren tot = belong to, belong to, be one of

behoud = conservation, maintenance, preservation, retention, conservation, maintenance, preservation, retention, salvage, salvation, recovery

behouden = conserve, keep, maintain, preserve, keep, save, rescue

behoudend = conservative, conservative

behoudens = bar, barring, except for, subject to, without prejudice

behuisd = housed

behulpzaam = accommodating, helpful

behulpzaamheid = helpfulness, readiness to help

behuwd = by marriage, -in-law

beiaard = carillon, chimes, carillon, chimes

beiaardier = carillonneur, carillonneur

beide = both

Beier = Bavarian

beieren = peal, ring

Beiers = Bavarian

beige = beige

beïnvloeden = act, affect, influence

Beiroet = Beyrouth

beitel = chisel, chisel

beitelen = carve, chisel

beits = mordant, stain, wood-dye, wood-stain

beitsen = bite

bejaard = old, old

bejaarde = old man, old man

bejaardentehuis = old people's home, old people's home

bejagen = chase, hunt

bejammeren = be sorry about, regret, begrudge, regret, mourn

bek = beak, bill, jaws, mouth, muzzle, mouth, mouth, jaws, maw

bekaf = exhausted, tired out, worn out

bekeerling = convert, proselyte, convert, proselyte

bekend = well-known

bekende = acquaintance

bekendheid = acquaintance, conversance, familiarity, acquaintance, knowledge

bekendmaken = advise, counsel, notify

bekendmaking = notification, notice, proclamation, advice, announcement, communication, message, notice, report

bekend raken met = get acquainted with

bekend zijn met = be acquainted with, know

bekennen = acknowledge, admit, confess, profess, acknowledge, admit, confess, profess

bekentenis = acknowledgement, admission, confession, acknowledgement, admission, confession

beker = chalice, goblet, goblet

bekeren = convert

bekering = conversion, conversion

bekeuren = give a ticket, take somebody's name

bekeuring = minutes, protocol

bekijken = consider, deem, look, look at, regard, view, watch, look, look at, regard, view, watch

bekken = cymbal, basin, bowl, pelvis

bekkenist = cymbalist

beklaagde = accused, defendant

bekladden = soil, spot, stain

beklag = complaint

beklagen = have compassion on, pity

beklagenswaardig = dismal, miserable, pitiful, poor, poor

bekleden = occupy, take, cover, overlay, clothe, dress

bekleding = cover, protective cover

bekleedsel = cover

beklemd = oppressed

beklemde breuk = strangulated hernia

beklemmen = obsess

beklemmend = oppressing

beklemming = agony, anguish, fear, dejection, depression, oppression

beklemtonen = accent, accentuate, stress

beklijven = continue, endure, keep on, last

beklimbaar = mountable

beklimmen = ascend, climb, scale

beklimming = ascent, climbing, mounting

beknellen = pinch

beknopt = concise

beknoptheid = brevity, briefness, conciseness

beknorren = blame, rebuke, reproach, reprove, scold

beknotten = abridge, confine, limit, restrict

bekocht = taken in

bekoelen = abate, subside, cool, cool down

bekoeling = cooling

bekogelen = bombard

bekokstoven = invent

bekommerd = anxious

bekommernis = care, concern

bekonkelen = intrigue

bekoorlijk = pleasing, charming, lovely

bekoorlijkheid = charm

bekoren = attract, draw, entice, tempt, charm

bekoring = charm

bekorten = abbreviate, shorten, abbreviate, abridge, shorten

bekorting = abbreviation

bekostigen = finance, bear the cost of, defray the cost of, pay the expenses of

bekrachtigen = acknowledge, confirm, corroborate, ratify, sanction

bekrachtiging = confirmation, ratification, sanction

bekrassen = scratch all over, scratch over

bekrompen = narrow

bekronen = crown, award a prize

bekroning = coronation

bekruipen = come over

bekvechten = squabble, wrangle

bekwaam = able, capable, ably, adroit, clever, dexterous, skillful

bekwaamheid = ability, ability

bel = alarm, beauty, bel, bel, bell, little bell, bell, bell

belabberd = abject, dismal, meager, miserable, wretched

belachelijk = ridiculous

belachelijk maken = ridicule

beladen = burden, load

belagen = set a trap, set a trap for, beset, threaten

belager = attacker, enemy

belang = concern, interest, gain, profit, advantage, benefit

belangeloos = disinterested

belangengemeenschap = community of interests

belang hebben bij = be interested in, have an interest in

belanghebbende = party concerned, party interested, party concerned, party interested

belang inboezemen = interest

belangrijk = important, serious

belangrijke gebeurtenis = event

belangrijkheid = concern

belangrijkste = most important

belangstellend = gripped, interested

belang stellen in = be interested in, take an interest in

belangstelling = interest, interest

belangwekkend = interesting

belastbaar = subject to tax

belasten = tax, burden, load

belastend = carrying, loaded with

belasten met = entrust, tell

belasteren = slander

belasting = tax

belastingaangifte = return, tax return

belastingaanslag = assessment

belastingadviseur = tax consultant

belastingaftrek = tax deduction

belastingbetaler = ratepayer, taxpayer

belastingdruk = tax burden

belasting heffen op = tax

belastingjaar = fiscal year

belastingkantoor = tax-collector's office

belastingstelsel = fiscal system, system of taxation, tax system

belastingverhoging = tax hike, tax increase

belastingverlaging = tax abatement, tax reduction, tax relief

belastingvrij = duty-free, tax-free

belazeren = cheat, defraud, fool, swindle

beledigd = affronted, aggrieved, insulted, offended

beledigen = abuse, insult, offend, abuse, insult, offend

beledigend = insulting, offensive, opprobrious, abusive, nasty

belediging = abuse, insult, abuse

beleefd = courteous, polite, well-mannered

beleefdheid = courtesy, politeness

beleefdheidshalve = out of courtesy, out of politeness

beleg = siege

belegen = mature, ripe

belegeraar = besieger

belegeren = besiege

belegering = siege

beleggen = invest, cover, cause, cause to take place

belegger = investor

belegging = investment

belegsel = trimming

beleid = policy, policy, politics, discretion, generalship, prudence, musical time, tact

belemmeren = bar, obstruct, oppose, bar, hinder, inhibit, prevent, hamper, hinder, impede, obstruct, stand in the way of, bother, disturb, hinder, trouble

belemmering = handicap, impediment, obstacle, hindrance, impediment, obstruction

belenden = abut, adjoin, be next to

belendend = adjacent, adjoining, neighbouring

belenen = borrow money on, pawn

belening = pawning

belet = hindrance

bel-etage = ground floor, ground floor

beletsel = hindrance, obstacle

beletten = bar, inhibit, prevent, bar, hinder, inhibit, prevent

beleven = go through, live to see, experience, live through, survive, go through, live to see

belevenis = experience, experience

belezen = well-read

belfort = belfry, bell tower

Belg = Belgian

België = Belgium, Belgium

Belgisch = Belgian

Belgische = Belgian, Belgian woman

Belgrado = Belgrade

belhamel = bell-wether

belichamen = embody, embody, embody

belichaming = embodiment, embodiment

belichten = demonstrate, exhibit, expose, demonstrate, exhibit, demonstrate, exhibit, expose, illuminate, light, light up, shine upon

belichting = exposure, exposure, impression, lighting

belichtingsmeter = exposure meter

belichtingstijd = exposure time

belijdenis = confession

Belizaan = Belizian

Belizaans = Belizian

Belizaanse = Belizian, Belizian lady, Belizian woman

Belize = Belize

belknop = bell-button, bell-push

belladonna = belladonna

bellen = give a ring, ring, ring the bell, give a ring, ring, ring the bell, ring

belletje = bell, little bell, bell

bellettrie = belles-lettres, belles-lettres

Bellona = Bellona

beloeren = spy

belofte = affirmation, promise

belonen = compensate, reward

beloning = compensation, reward

belopen = amount to

beloven = promise

belroos = erysipelas

beluisteren = listen

belust = acquisitive, eager, greedy

bemachtigen = clutch, grab, grasp, grip, seize

bemannen = man

bemanning = crew, crew

bemantelen = mask

bemerken = find, notice, perceive, notice

bemesten = fertilize

bemesting = dressing, fertilization, manuring

bemiddelaar = agent

bemiddeld = in easy circumstances, well-to-do

bemiddelen = mediate, act as agent

bemiddeling = mediation, mediation

bemind = loved, beloved

beminde = beloved, loved one, lover, sweetheart, well-beloved, beloved, loved one, lover, sweetheart, well-beloved

beminnelijk = dainty, kind, nice, pretty, lovable

beminnelijkheid = sweetness

beminnen = love

beminnenswaardig = lovable

bemodderd = muddy, mud-stained

bemoederen = mother

bemoedigen = encourage

bemoediging = encouragement

bemoeial = bushbody, meddler, bushbody, meddler

bemoeienis = efforts

bemoeilijken = hamper, hinder, thwart

bemoeiziek = meddlesome, meddlesome

bemoeizucht = meddlesomeness, meddlesomeness

ben = basket

benadelen = harm, hurt, injure, prejudice, harm, hurt, injure, prejudice, harm

benaderen = approach, approximate

benaderend = approximate

benadering = approximation

benadrukken = accent, accentuate, emphasize

benaming = appellation, name

benard = straitened, in distress

benardheid = abashment, embarrassment, perplexity

benauwd = stale, close, cramped, airless, oppressive, stiffling, sultry

benauwdheid = agony, anguish, fear, tightness of the chest

benauwen = agitate, alarm

benauwend = burdensome, onerous

bende = are, bevy, collection, group, heap, herd, set, band, bevy, gang, band, horde, troop

beneden = below, downstairs, underneath, below, beneath, under, below, beneath, under, underneath, below, underneath, downstairs

benedenarm = lower-arm

benedenbuur = neighbour on the lower storey, neighbour on the lower storey

benedenloop = lower course

benedenverdieping = ground-floor

benedictijn = Benedictine, Benedictine monk

benedictijner monnik = Benedictine, Benedictine monk

Benedictus = Ben, Benedict

beneficie = benefit performance

benefiet = benefit performance

benefietvoorstelling = benefit performance

Benelux = Benelux

benepen = in distress, petty, small-minded, afraid, timid

benepenheid = pettiness, small-mindedness

beneveld = tipsy

benevelen = befog, cloud, dim

benevens = together with

Bengaals = Bangladesh, Bengal

Bengaals vuur = bengal-light, bengal-lights

Bengalees = Bangladeshi

Bengalen = Bengal, Bengal

Bengalese = Bangladeshi, Bangladeshi woman

bengel = naughty boy, pickle, clapper

bengelen = swing

benieuwd = agog, curious, inquisitive

benig = bony

benijden = envy

Beniner = Beninese

Benins = Beninese

Beninse = Beninese woman

Benjamin = Benjamin

benodigd = necessary, necessary, necessary

benodigdheden = materials, necessaries, requisites, materials, necessaries, requisites

benodigdheid = requisite

benoemen = appoint, call, appoint, nominate

benoeming = appointment, appointment to office, nomad, appointment, nomination, appointment, nomination

benoorden = above

benul = idea, notion, sense, realization

benutten = make use of, turn to good account, utilize, employ, use, make use of

benzeen = benzene

benzine = gasolene, gasoline, petrol

benzineblik = petrol can

benzinemeter = petrol gauge, petrol gauge

benzinemotor = petrol engine

benzinepomp = filling station

benzinestation = filling station

benzinetank = fuel tank, gas tank, petrol tank, fuel tank

beoefenaar = acolyte, adept, adherent, adept, practitioner

beoefenen = exert, practice

beoefening = practice

beogen = aim, intend

beoordelaar = judge

beoordelen = judge, censure, criticize, judge

beoordeling = criticism

beoorlogen = make war against, make war on, wage war against, wage war on

beoosten = east of, eastward of, to the east of

Beotië = Beotia, Beotia

bepaald = certainly, definite, absolutely, definitely, without fail, no doubt, undoubtedly

bepalen = define, determine, attach, determine, fasten, fix, affix, make fast, secure, qualify, qualify

bepalend = defining, determining

bepalend lidwoord = definite article

bepaling = definition, fixing, clause, adjunct, condition, stipulation, terms, regulation

bepantseren = armour

bepantsering = armour

beperken = abridge, confine, limit, restrict, confine, limit, restrict

beperkend = restrictive

beperking = limitation, restriction

beperkingen opleggen aan = abridge, confine, limit, restrict

beperkt = confined, limited, restricted

beplanten = plant

beplanting = plantation, planting, plantation

bepleisteren = plaster

bepleiten = advocate, plead

beploegen = plough

bepoederen = powder

bepraten = persuade, discuss

beproefd = approved, tried, well-tried

beproeven = afflict, grieve, attempt, test, try

beproeving = affliction, ordeal, trial, affliction, attempt, test

beraad = consideration, deliberation, consideration, deliberation

beraadslagen = deliberate, deliberate

beraadslaging = consultation, deliberation

beramen = make a project of, plan

Berber = Berber

berberis = barberry

berechten = judge

berechting = adjudication, trial

bereden = mounted, mounted

beredeneren = argue, discuss, reason about, reason upon

bereiden = prepare, finish, prepare

bereidheid = readiness

bereiding = preparation

bereidingswijze = method of preparation, procedure, process

bereidvaardig = kind, obliging, obliging, ready, willing

bereidwillig = kind, obliging, kind, obliging

bereik = range, reach

bereikbaar = accessible

bereiken = accomplish, achieve, attain, get, reach

bereisd = travelled, widely-travelled

berekenen = calculate, count, figure, work out, compute, charge

berekening = calculation, computation, calculation, computation

bereklauw = acanthus, cow parsnip, hogweed

beremuts = bearskin, bearskin cap, bearskin, bearskin cap

Bereneiland = Bear Island

bereoor = bear's ear, bear's-ear

berg = mountain

bergachtig = mountainous

bergafwaarts = down the slope, downhill

bergamot = bergamot

bergamotolie = bergamot

bergbeklimmer = Alpinist, climber, mountain climber, mountaineer, Alpinist, climber, mountain climber, mountaineer

bergbeklimming = mountaineering

bergen = put away, stow, put away, store, conserve, keep, maintain, preserve, keep, save, rescue

bergengte = defile, mountain pass

berggeit = chamois

berghelling = mountain slope

berghok = shed

berghut = Alpine hut, climber's hut, mountain hut

berging = salvage, salvation, recovery

bergingsmaatschappij = salvage company

bergingsvaartuig = salvage vessel, salvor

bergkam = mountain ridge, mountain ridge

bergketen = chain of mountains, mountain chain, mountain range, rand

bergkloof = chasm, cleft, gorge, gully, ravine

bergkristal = rock-crystal

bergloon = salvage, salvage money

berglucht = mountain air

bergmuis = lemming

bergpaadje = mountain path

bergpad = mountain path

bergpas = defile, mountain pass, pass

bergplaats = depository, box-room, storage room, depository

bergrug = mountain ridge, mountain ridge, mountain ridge

bergruimte = box-room, storage room

bergschoen = mountaineering boot

bergstroom = torrent, volley

bergtop = mountain peak, mountain top, pinnacle

bericht = ad, advertisement, account, information, account, communication, errand, message, advice, announcement, communication, message, notice, report

berichten = acquaint, inform, report, communicate, report

berijdbaar = passable, practicable

berijden = drive over, ride over

berijmen = rhyme

berijpt = frosted, hoar

beril = beryl

berilsteen = beryl

berin = she-bear

Beringstraat = Bering Strait

Beringzee = Bering Sea, Bering Sea

berispen = reproach, rebuke, reprove, scold, blame, rebuke, reproach, reprove, scold, reproach, rebuke, reprove, scold

berisping = observation, remark, reproof, reproach

berk = birch

berkeboom = birch

berkelium = berkelium

Berlijn = Berlin

Berlijner = Berliner

Berlijns = Berlin

Berlijnse = Berliner, Berlin lady, Berlin woman

berm = shoulder, verge, verge of a road, shoulder, verge, verge of a road

Bern = Berne

Berner = Bernese, Bernese

beroemd = famous, famous, famous, glorious, famous

beroemdheid = fame, renown, celebrity, fame, glory, renown, fame, renown

beroemd maken = put on the map

beroemd persoon = celebrity

beroep = appeal, handicraft, occupation, trade, profession

beroeps- = professional

beroerd = bad, miserable, nasty, poor

beroeren = touch lightly, touch

beroering = agitation, commotion, agitation, commotion, disturbance, excitement, flutter, turmoil

beroerte = fit, apoplectic fit, seizure, stroke, stroke of apoplexy

berooid = miserable, needy

berouw = compunction, contrition, remorse, repentance, repentance

berouwen = regret, repent, repent of

berouw hebben = repent

berouw hebben van = feel sorry for, regret, repent, repent of

berouwvol = contrite, penitent, repentant

beroven = rob, deprive, deprive ... of, deprive, deprive ... of, deprive, deprive ... of

beroving = robbery

berrie = stretcher

berucht = of ill repute

beruiken = smell at, sniff at

berusten = be deposited, be in the keeping, rest, acquiesce, resign oneself

berusting = acquiescence, resignation, submission, acquiescence, rezignation, acquiescence, resignation, submission

beryllium = beryllium

bes = berry

beschaafd = accomplished, courteous, polite, well-mannered, civilized, gentlemanlike, ladylike, gentlemanlike

beschaafdheid = good breeding, refinement

beschaamd = ashamed, ashamed

beschaamdheid = shame

beschaamd maken = put to shame

beschaamd staan = be ashamed

beschadigen = damage, injure, spoil

beschadiging = damage

beschaduwde plek = shade, shade

beschaduwen = cast a shadow

beschamen = put to shame

beschamend = humiliating, humiliating

beschaven = civilization, civilize, civilization, cultivate, grow

beschaving = civilization, civilization, civilization, culture

bescheid = document, paper, answer, reply

bescheiden = discrete, moderate, reasonable, modestly, modest

bescheidenheid = modesty, modesty, modesty

beschermeling = protégé

beschermelinge = protégée

beschermen = act as patron, protect, shelter, protect

beschermengel = guardian angel, guardian angel

beschermer = patron

beschermgeest = genius

beschermheer = patron, patron

beschermheilige = patron

bescherming = auspices, patronage, protection, support, aegis, protection, shield, protection, shield, protection, protection, protection, shelter

beschieten = bombard, board, wainscot, fire at, fire upon

beschieting = firing

beschijnen = light up, shine upon

beschikbaar = available

beschikbaar stellen = make available

beschikken over = absorb, have at one's disposal

beschikking = disposition

beschilderen = paint over

beschimmeld = mouldy

beschimmelen = get mouldy

beschimpen = jeer, jeer at, taunt

beschoeiing = campshedding, campsheeting, campshot, campsheeting, campshedding, campshot

beschonken = drunk, intoxicated

beschonkenheid = drunkenness, inebriety

beschot = dash-board, panel, wainscot, wall

beschouwelijk = contemplative

beschouwen = account, consider, esteem, regard, take into account, consider, contemplate, envisage, look at, regard, view, consider, deem, regard

beschouwend = contemplative

beschouwer = spectator

beschouwing = examination

beschrijven = describe, write upon

beschrijvend = descriptive

beschrijving = account, description

beschroomd = afraid, timid

beschuit = bicuit

beschuldigde = accused, defendant, accused, defendant

beschuldigen = accusation, accuse, accuse, blame

beschuldigend = accusatory, accusatory

beschuldigen van = accuse of, charge with, impeach of, indict for, tax with, accuse of, charge with, impeach of, indict for, tax with

beschuldiger = accuser, accuser

beschuldiging = accusation, accusation, charge, complaint, indictment, accusal, accusation, accusal, accusation, charge, complaint, indictment

beschutten = shelter, protect

beschutting = protection, shelter

besef = notion, sense, realization, awareness, consciousness

beseffen = understand, realize, be aware of, be conscious of, realize

besje = gammer, old woman

beslaan = comprise, fill, take up, occupy, shoe, garnish, fit out, trim, shoe, shoe, get blurred, dim, become steamy, get covered with, get dim, occupy, take, become steamy, get covered with, get dim

beslag = attachment, seizure, ironwork, mounting, studs, dough, paste

beslag leggen op = lay a distress upon, seize

beslaglegging = attachment, seizure

beslapen = sleep on

beslechten = compose, conclude, dispatch, settle

beslissen = decide

beslissend = decisive, decisive

beslissing = decision

beslissingswedstrijd = decider, play-off, decider, play-off

beslist = absolutely, firm, peremptory, resolute, absolutely, definitely, without fail

beslistheid = decision, firmness, peremptoriness, resolution

beslist niet = definitely not

beslist noodzakelijk = absolute

beslommeringen = worries

besloten = private, private

besloten vennootschap = company, limited liability

besluipen = stalk

besluit = decision, decree, end, ending

besluiteloos = irresolute, undecided, indecisive

besluiteloosheid = infirmity of purpose, indecision, irresolution

besluiten = decide, accomodate, end, finish, terminate, abstract, induce, gather, infer

besluitvorming = decision-making

besmeren = anoint, smear, spread

besmet = contaminated, infected

besmettelijk = catching, contagious, infectious, catching, contagious, infectious

besmetten = infect, communicate

besmetting = contagion, contamination, infection, infection, contagion, contamination, infection

besmettingshaard = source of infection

besneeuwd = snowy

besnijden = circumcise

besnijdenis = circumcision

besnoeiing = abatement, curtailment, retrenchment

besnuffelen = smell at, sniff at

bespannen = harness

besparen = save, spare

besparing = economy, saving, economy, saving

bespatten = spatter, bespatter, splash, sprinkle

bespelen = play, play on

bespeuren = descry, perceive, descry, perceive, descry, perceive

bespieden = spy

bespieder = spy, spy

bespiegelend = speculative

bespiegeling = speculation

bespiegelingen houden = speculate

bespioneren = keep an eye on, spy on, spy

bespoedigen = accelerate, speed up, accelerate, advance

bespotten = jeer at, make fun of, mock, deride, mock, quip, ridicule, deride, mock, quip, ridicule

bespotting = derision, mockery, ridicule

bespreken = reserve, discuss, discuss, review, book

bespreking = booking, discussion, discussion, discussion, booking

besprenkelen = sprinkle, water, spatter, bespatter, splash, sprinkle

bespringen = leap upon, pounce upon, spring upon, leap upon, pounce upon, spring upon

besproeien = irrigate, water, sprinkle, water, water

besproeiing = watering

bespuiten = spray

Bessarabië = Bessarabia, Bessarabia

best = best

bestaan = existence, exist, existence, be bold, dare

bestaanbaar = possible

bestaansminimum = subsistence minimum

bestaan uit = consist, consist of

bestaan van = live on, live upon

bestand = dossier, file, truce

bestanddeel = element, component, element, ingredient, part, component, element, ingredient, part

besteden = pay out, spend

besteding = expenses

bestek = bulk, dimension, extend, size, specifications, forks, knives and spoons, reckoning, room, space

bestel = system

bestelauto = van, delivery van, delivery van

bestelbiljet = order-form

besteldienst = parcels delivery, parcels service, parcels delivery, parcels service, parcels delivery, parcels service

bestelen = rob

bestelkaart = order-form

bestellen = deliver, furnish, supply, book, order, reserve

besteller = applicant

bestelling = order

bestelwagen = van, delivery van, delivery van

bestemmen = destine, earmark, ordain

bestemmen voor = destine for

bestemming = destiny, fate

bestemmingsplan = development plan

bestendig = abiding, lasting, constant, continual, permanent, sustained, constant, continual, lasting, steady

bestendigen = continue, last

bestendiging = continuation, continuance, perpetuation

bestijgen = ascend, climb, go up, tread, walk, walk upon

bestoken = harass, press hard

bestormen = assault, storm, assault, storm

bestorming = assault, storming, assault, storming

bestraffen = punish

bestraffing = punishment, punishment

bestralen = irradiate, shine upon, radiate

bestraling = radiation, irradiation

bestraten = pave

bestrating = paving, pavement

bestrijden = challenge, question, combat, contend with, fight, fight against, protest

bestrijken = command, cover, sweep

bestrooien = sprinkle, strew

bestseller = best-seller, craze, hit

bestuderen = study, study

bestudering = study

bestuiven = pollinate, cover with dust

bestuiving = pollination

besturen = administer, manage, administer, manage, direct, guide, manage, steer, govern, head up, restrain, conduct, guide, lead, keep house, manage, pilot, control, govern, restrain, rule, steer

besturing = steering, steering, steering

besturingsprogramma = device driver

besturingssysteem = operating system, operating system

bestuur = administration, management, administration, administration, management, administration, management, administration, management, administration, management, platform, stage, board of directors, control, reign, rule

bestuurder = manager, administrator, driver, director, manager, governor, conductor, driver, driver, driver, driver, chauffeur, driver

bestuurlijk = administrative

bestuursapparaat = machine of government

bèta = beta

betalen = pay

betaling = payment

betamelijk = decent, fitting, proper, suitable, appropriate, becoming, seemly, suitable

betamen = befit, be fitting, be appropriate, suit, be suitable

betasten = feel, grope

betekenen = assign, imply, mean, signify

betekenis = concern, meaning, sense, meaning

betekenisleer = semantics

betekenisvol = significant, significant

beter = better, rather

beter maken = cure, heal, remedy

beterschap = progress, progress, get well

beter worden = recover

beteugelen = bridle, check, restrain

beteuterd = dazed, perplexed, upset, perplexed, taken aback

Bethlehem = Bethlehem

betichten = accuse, accuse, blame

betimmeren = board, wainscot

beting = bit

betitelen = title

betogen = maintain, demonstrate

betoging = demonstration

betomen = bridle, check, restrain

beton = concrete

betonie = betony

betoog = argumentation

betoveren = bewitch, delude, fascinate

betoverend = enchanting, absorbing, fascinating, delightful, lovely

betovering = delusion, spell, spell

betrachten = exert, practice

betrappen = surprise

betreffen = concern, concern, relate

betreffende = about, concerning, about, concerning, on, upon, toward, towards, with reference to

betrekkelijk = relative

betrekken = entangle, implicate, include, get, send for

betrekking = relation, understanding, function, job, office, post, post, relation

betreuren = be sorry about, regret, begrudge, regret, mourn

betreurenswaardig = regrettable

betrokken = concerned, in question, dismal, dreary

betrouwbaar = reliable, trustworthy

betuigen = affirm, assure, declare, state, express

betuiging = affirmation, declaration, proclamation, statement, expression

betwistbaar = debatable, questionable

betwisten = challenge, question, protest

beugel = ring, trolley

beuk = beech

beuken = thrash

beul = hangman, executioner, torturer

beuling = sausage

beunhazen = botch, bungle, screw up, spoil

beuren = lever, lift, raise

beurs = stock exchange, purse, wallet

beursgebouw = stock exchange

beursnotering = exchange rate, rate of exchange

beursstudent = exhibitioner, scholar

beurt = file, line, rank, row, turn

beurtelings = alternately, in turn

beuzelachtig = insignificant, trifling

beuzelarij = trifle

bevallen = give birth, labour, be in labour, bear, give birth to, please

bevallig = elegant, graceful

bevalligheid = grace, gracefulness

bevangen = abashed, self-conscious, shy, shy, defeat, win over

bevattelijk = intelligent, sagacious, understandable

bevatten = comprise, contain, include, understand, realize

bevattingsvermogen = intelligence

beveiliging = protection, shelter

beveiligingsbeambte = security officer

bevel = command, command, order

bevelen = command, be in command, order, command, order, tell

bevelschrift = command, order

bevelvoerend = in charge, in command

beven = quiver, shiver, tremble

bever = beaver

bever- = beaver, of a beaver

beverrat = coypu

bevestigen = attach, determine, fasten, fix, affix, make fast, secure, fasten, fix, affix, secure, affirm, assent, say yes, confirm, acknowledge, confirm, corroborate

bevestigend = affirmative

bevestiging = affirmation, assent, confirmation

bevinden = ascertain, establish, take note, find

bevinding = conclusion, effect, result

beving = quiver, quivering, vibration

bevlekken = soil, spot, stain, soil

bevlieging = caprice, whim

bevloeien = irrigate, water

bevloeiing = watering

bevochtigen = dampen

bevoegd = able, accomplished, competent, able

bevoegdheid = ability, ability, qualification, authorization, right

bevoelen = feel, grope

bevolking = population

bevoordelen = favor, favour

bevoorraden = provide, supply

bevoorrading = arrival, arrivals, supply

bevoorrecht = privileged

bevorderaar = patron

bevorderen = advance, advance, advance, promote

bevordering = acceleration, advancement, promotion

bevorderlijk = advantageous, useful

bevredigen = meet with, satisfy

bevredigend = satisfactory

bevreemden = amaze

bevreemdend = amazing, astonishing

bevreemding = astonishment, wonder, surprise

bevreesd = afraid

bevriend = friendly

bevriezen = freeze

bevrijden = release

bevroren = frozen, frozen

bevuilen = soil

bewaarder = guard

bewaarheid worden = come to pass, come true

bewaarplaats = depository, box-room, storage room

bewaken = guard, keep, look after, watch over

bewaker = guard

bewaking = guard

bewandelen = follow

bewapenen = arm

bewaren = put away, store, guard, keep, look after, watch over, conserve, keep, maintain, preserve

bewaren voor = guard, preserve, protect, save

bewaring = conservation, maintenance, preservation, retention

beweegbaar = mobile

beweeglijkheid = agility

beweegreden = account, motive, reason

bewegen = move, stir, affect, agitate, move, actuate, move, move

beweging = agitation, commotion, movement, movement

bewegingloos = inert, motionless

bewegingsvrijheid = elbow-room

bewenen = mourn

beweren = assert, state

bewering = contention, assertion

bewerken = accommodate, adapt, adjust, attune, fix, fit, mount, place, tune, adapt, cultivate

bewerker = adaptor

bewerking = adaptation, adaptation, adjustment, cultivation, tillage, operation, surgical operation, process

bewerkstelligen = accomplish, achieve, act out, produce

bewerkt = adapted

bewijs = demonstration, demonstration, proof, sign, token, character, mark, sign, signal, token

bewijsgrond = argument, plea

bewijs van erkentelijkheid = acknowledgement

bewijzen = demonstrate, prove, prove

bewimpelen = mask

bewind = control, reign, rule

bewindsman = minister

bewogenheid = emotion

bewolkt = dismal, dreary, cloudy

bewonderaar = admirer

bewonderaarster = admirer, female admirer

bewonderen = admire

bewonderend = admiring

bewonderenswaardig = admirable

bewondering = admiration

bewoner = inhabitant, compatriot, inhabitant

bewoning = habitation

bewoording = expression, word

bewust = concerned, in question, aware, conscious

bewusteloos = unconscious, unconscious

bewusteloos raken = faint, swoon

bewustzijn = awareness, consciousness

bezaaid = covered

bezadigd = staid, abstemious, sober, staid, temperate

bezegelen = seal

bezegeling = ratification, sanction

bezem = broom

bezemen = sweep

bezeren = hurt

bezet = busy, busy, busy

bezetene = lunatic

bezetten = occupy, take

bezetting = garrison, occupation, tightness of the chest

bezielen = animate, inspire

bezielend = inspiring

bezieling = inspiration

bezienswaardig = worth seeing

bezig = busy, busy

bezigheid = activity, occupation

bezig houden = occupy, take

bezig zijn = act, take action

bezijden = beside, alongside, next to

bezingen = sing

bezinning = awareness, consciousness

bezit = assets, possession, property, possession, property

bezitten = own, possess

bezitting = estate, farm, property, ranch, possession, property, property

bezittingen = possessions, possessions

bezoedelen = soil, spot, stain, soil

bezoek = visit

bezoeken = frequent, visit regularly, attend, call on, see, visit

bezoeker = caller, visitor

bezoekersregister = visitor's register

bezoeking = agony, agony

bezoldiging = salary, wage, wages

bezonken = mature, ripe

bezorgd = agitated, anxious, anxiously, anxiously, anxious, anxiously

bezorgdheid = anxiety

bezorgd zijn = care, see, take care, worry

bezorgen = bring, fetch

bezorging = arrival, arrivals, supply

bezuinigen = save, spare

bezuiniging = economy, saving

bezwaar = difficulty, trouble, protest

bezwaar hebben tegen = confront, stand up to, withstand

bezweren = beseech, adjure

bezwering = oath

bezwijken = succumb

bezwijmen = faint, swoon

bezwijming = faint, swoon

b.h. = bra

Bhoetaan = Bhutanese

Bhoetaans = Bhutanese

Bhoetaanse = Bhutanese woman

Bhoetan = Bhutan

bibberen = quiver, shiver, tremble

bibliografie = bibliography

bibliothecaris = librarian

bibliotheek = library, book collection

bidden = beseech, pray

bidsnoer = rosary

biecht = acknowledgement, admission, confession, confession

biechten = acknowledge, admit, confess, profess, confess

bieden = advance, offer, propose, suggest

bief = steak, beefsteak

biefstuk = steak, beefsteak

bier = ale, beer

bierbrouwen = brew

bieslook = chive

biet = beet

bieten- = beet, beet-, of a beet

bietsuiker = beet sugar, beetroot sugar

big = young of a wild boar, piglet

bij = bee, at, to, toward, towards, at, beside, by, near, nearby, near to, next to, a, at, at the rate of, per, at, beside, with

bij- = incidental, side

bij acclamatie = by acclamation

bij acclamatie benoemen = acclaim, applaud

bijbehorend = adequate, accessory, adventitious, secondary, accessory

bijbel = bible

bijboeken = enter

bijbrengen = teach

bijdehand = adroit

bijdetijds = modern

bijdoen = add

bijdraaien = break-down, malfunction, brakedown

bijdrage = article, contribution, contribution, dues, subscription

bijdragen = contribute, subscribe

bijeen = together

bijeenbinden = connect, join

bijeenbrengen = join, unite, bring along, take along

bijeenkomen = assemble, congregate, gather, meet

bijeenkomst = assemblage, gathering, meeting

bijeenpassen = come to an agreement, accord, fit together, harmonize

bijeenroepen = convoke

bijeenschakelen = coordinate, co-ordinate

bijeenvoegen = put together

bij elkaar = altogether, in all

bijenhouder = apiarist, bee-keeper, bee-master

bijenkorf = beehive

bijenschans = apiary

bijenstal = apiary

bijenteelt = bee-keeping

bijenwas = beeswax

bijenzwerm = swarm of bees, swarm of bees

bijgaand = accompanying

bij gebrek aan = in the absence of

bij gelegenheid = by chance, on occasion

bij gelegenheid van = on the occasion of

bijgeloof = superstition

bijgelovig = superstitious

bijgevolg = accordingly, consequently, so, subsequently, thus

bijhouden = follow, hang onto, hold

bijkans = almost, nearly

bijkomend = accessory, adventitious, secondary, accidental, additional

bijkomstig = accessory, adventitious, secondary

bijkomstigheid = accessory, side-issue

bijl = axe

bijlage = addition, adjunct

bijmengen = add

bijna = almost, nearly

bijnaam = byname, nickname, sobriquet

bij nacht = at night, during the night

bijna ... zijn = abut on to, abut to

bijnier = adrenal gland

bijpassend = conforming, fitting

bijproduct = waste product

bijschuiven = advance, come on

bijslaap = coition

bijstaan = abet, aid, assist, help, accomodate, aid, assist, help

bijstand = aid, help, aid, help

bijstellen = adjust

bijster = quite, very, very much

bijsturen = correct

bijtellen = add, add up, count in, count in

bijten = corrode, bite

bijtend = abrasive, acerbic, acid, acrid, acrimonious, acute, lurid, sharp

bij tijd en wijlen = now and then

bijtijds = at the right time, in time

bij toerbeurt = in turn

bij toeval = by accident, by chance

bijtoon = overtone

bij uitzondering = apart from, but, except, other than

bijvak = subsidiary subject

bijval = acclamation, acclaim, acclamation, approval, acclaim, acclamation, approval, acclaim, approval

bijvallen = agree with

bijvalsbetuiging = acclamation, acclaim, acclamation, approval

bij vergissing = by mistake

bij verrassing = aback

bij verstek = in one's absence, in one's absence

bijvoegen = add

bijvoeglijk = adjectival

bijvoeglijke bepaling = attribute

bijvoeglijk naamwoord = adjective

bijvoegsel = adjunct

bijvoorbeeld = for example, for instance

bij voorbeeld = for example, for instance

bij voorkeur = preferably, rather

bij voorkomende gelegenheden = if the occasion arises

bij voortduring = constantly, continually, continuously

bijvrouw = concubine

bijwerk = accessory, side-issue

bijwerken = complete, touch up, retouch

bijwijlen = several times, sometimes

bij wijlen = now and then

bij wijze van = as

bij wijze van spreken = so to speak

bijwonen = attend, be present, witness

bijwoord = adverb

bijwoordelijk = adverbial

bijzaak = accessory, side-issue, accessory, accessory matter, sideissue, sideshow, accessory

bijziend = near-sighted, short-sighted

bijzijn = presence

bijzonder = apart, particular, separate, special, extraordinary, formidable, exceedingly, extraordinarily, particular, special, quite, very, very much, enormously, extremely

bijzonderheid = detail

bikini = bikini

bikken = eat, feed, eat, feed, chip, chip off, chip, chip off

bil = buttock, buttock, buttock

biljart = billiards

biljartspel = billiards

biljet = bill, ticket, note

billijk = fair, just, righteous, reasonable, reasonable

billijken = approve

billijkheid = justice, righteousness

binair = binary, binary

binden = bind, bind, connect, join, tie, tie up

bindend = compulsory

binding = bond, tie

bindweefselontsteking = cellulite

binnen = a, in, inside, into, on, per, within, a, in, inside, into, on, per, within, inside, inside, within, until, till

binnenband = inner tube, tube, inner tube, tube

binnenbrengen = pilot

binnendringen = penetrate

binnengaan = go in, enter, perform, access, admission, admittance

binnenin = inside, within

binnenkomen = come into, enter

binnenkort = soon

binnenkrijgen = engulf, swallow up

binnenlands = aboriginal, domestic, inner, inside, internal

binnenlaten = admit

binnenlopen = go in, enter, perform

Binnen-Mongolië = Inner Mongolia, Inner Mongolia

binnenplaats = court, yard, courtyard

binnenrukken = invade

binnenste = centre, inner, inside, internal, inside, interior

binnenvallen = invade

binnenwaarts = inwards, inside, inwards

binnenwerk = inside

binocle = binoculars

biograaf = biographer

biologeren = hypnotize

bioloog = biologist

bioscoop = cinema, movie theatre

bioscoopfilm = movie

biosfeer = biosphere

bips = backside, rump, behind, bottom, buttocks

Birma = Burma

Birmaan = Burmese

Birmaans = Burmese

Birmaanse = Burmese woman

bis = encore, one more time

bisamrat = musk-rat, musquash

biscuit = biscuit, cookie

bisexueel = AC/DC, bisexual

Biskaje = Biscay, Biscay

bismut = bismuth

Bissau = Bissau

bisschop = bishop

bisschoppelijk = episcopal

bistro = café, coffee-house

bitmap = bitmap

bits = abrasive, acrid, acrimonious, sharp-toned, shrill, snappy, tard

bitsheid = acrimony, tartness

bitter = acerbic, bitter, acerbic, bitter

bitteraarde = magnesium

bitterheid = acerbity, bitterness, acerbity, bitterness

bittersteen = jade

bitter worden = become bitter

bitterzoet = bittersweet

bizar = bizarre, odd, weird

bizon = bison, buffalo

blaag = naughty boy, pickle

blaam = observation, remark, reproof, reproach

blaar = blister, blister, blister

blaas = bladder, bubble

blaasinstrument = wind instrument, wind-instrument

blaasje = blister

blad = leaf, sheet, leaf, sheet, leaf, sheet, gazette, magazine, newspaper, periodical, plateau, tray

bladeren = leaf through

bladertooi = foliage

bladstil = airless

blad van een roeiriem = blade, paddle

bladwijzer = bookmark

bladzijde = page

blaffen = bark

blafhert = barking dear, muntjac

blaken = glow, glow with heat

blaker = candlestick

blanco = blank, white, blank

blanco cheque = blank cheque, carte blanche

blanco volmacht = blank cheque, carte blanche

blank = blank, white, white

blanke = European, white man

blanketsel = make up, make-up

blanketten = make up

blaten = bellow, bleat, neigh, bleat

blauw = blue, blue

Blauwbaard = Bluebeard

blauwdruk = plan, project, scheme

blauwe bosbes = blueberry

Blauwe Nijl = Blue Nile

blauwe plek = bruise

blazen = blow

blazoen = badge, insignia

bleek = pale, sallow

bleek worden = fade

bleken = blanch, whiten

blèren = yell

blessure = injury, wound

blij = happy, glad

blijdschap = gladness, joy, gladness, joy

blijheid = gladness, joy

blijk = character, mark, sign, signal, token

blijkbaar = apparently, obviously

blijken = point out to be

blijkens = in accordance with, according as, according to, as, by

blijspel = comedy

blijven = keep, remain, stay, stay over

blijven aandringen = persevere, persist, pursue one's point

blijven branden = stay on

blijvend = abiding, lasting, abiding, left, left over, remaining

blijven haken = cling to, get caught on

blijven staan = halt, come to a halt, stop

blij zijn = be glad, enjoy, rejoice

blik = sheet metal, tin, tin plate, can, tin, tin can, look, shovel

blikje = can, tin, tin can

blikken = sheet metal, tin, tin plate, consider, deem, look, look at, regard, view, watch, look, look at, regard, view, watch

blikopener = can opener, tin-opener

bliksem = lightning

bliksemen = lighten

bliksems = darn

bliksemschicht = lightning

blind = blind, blind

blinde = blind, sightless person, ghost, phantom

blinde bij kaarspel = ghost, phantom

blindedarmontsteking = appendicitis

blindenschrift = Braille, braille

blindheid = blindness

blind maken = dazzle

blinken = shine

blo = abashed, self-conscious, shy, shy

blocnote = notepad, notepad, notepad

bloed = blood

bloedaandrang = congestion, congestion, rush

bloed aftappen = bleed

bloedarm = anaemic

bloedarmoede = anaemia, anaemic, anaemia

bloedbad = massacre, massacre

bloedbevlekt = blood-stained, covered with blood

bloeden = bleed

bloedend = bloody

bloedgetuige = martyr

bloedig = bloody

bloedrood = blood red, blood-red

bloedschande = incest, incest

bloedvergieten = bloodshed

bloedverwant = relative

bloedverwanten = relations, relatives

bloedwei = serum

bloedzuiger = leech, vampire

bloei = prosperity, success

bloeien = be succesful, prosper

bloeiend = abloom

bloeimaand = May

bloem = flour, meal, bloom, flower

bloemblad = petal

bloemenkrans = crown, garland, wreath

Bloemfontein = Bloemfontein

bloemkelk = chalice, goblet

bloemkool = cauliflower

bloemlezing = anthology, chrestomathy

bloemperk = bed

bloempot = flowerpot

bloemschikken = arrange flowers

bloes = blouse

bloesem = blossom

blok = block, pad, cube, pulley, block, chunk of wood

blokkade = blockade

blokkeren = block, blockade

blond = blond, fair

bloot = bare, naked, nude, mere, solitary, sole

blos = red

blozen = blush

blozend = red, blushing

bluffen = boast, brag

blussen = extinguish, put out

blutsen = bruise

boa = boa, boa, boa

bobbelig = coarse, rough

bobine = bobbin, coil, spool

bochel = bump, hump

bocht = refuse, rubbish, waste, golf, gulf, gulf, bend, curve

bod = offer, presentation, proposal, tender

bode = courier, ambassador, emissary, envoy, messenger

bodem = bottom, foundation, ground, ground, soil, hull, earth, land, soil

boe = boo

Boedapest = Budapest

Boeddha = Buddha, Buddha

boeddhisme = Buddhism

boeddhist = Buddhist

boedel = inheritance, inventory

boef = cheat, crook, rogue

boeg = bow, prow

boegseren = drag, tow

boegspriet = wit

boei = buoy, fetter, shackle, buoy

boeien = fetter, shackle

boeiend = absorbing, fascinating, absorbing

boek = book

boekanier = buccaneer

Boekarest = Bucharest

boekband = binding, cover

boekdeel = volume

boekdrukken = print

boekdrukker = printer

boeken = enter, record, register

boekenkast = bookcase

boekentas = briefcase, file

boekenverzameling = book collection

boekenwinkel = bookshop, bookstore

boekerij = library

boeket = bouquet

boekhandelaar = bookseller

boekhouden = accounting, book-keeping

boekhouder = book-keeper

boekhouding = accounting, book-keeping

boekhoudkundige = accountant

boekjaar = financial year

boekje = booklet

boekwerk = work

boekwinkel = bookshop, bookstore

boel = accumulation, crowd, heap, mass, multitude, pile, quantity

boeltje = possessions

boemelen = debauch

boemeltrein = slow train, slow train

boenen = rub, polish

boer = agrarian, farmer, agrarian, farmer, farmer, rancher, jack, countryman, peasant, farmer, page, agrarian, farmer, agrarian, farmer

boerderij = estate, farm, property, ranch

boeren = belch, burp

boerenbond = farmers' union

Boeroendees = Burundian, Burundian

Boeroendese = Burundian woman

Boeroendi = Burundi

boers = rural

boerten = jest, joke

boete = fine

boete doen = do penance

boeten = mend, patch, patch up, do penance

boetseren = model, mold, mould

boetvaardig = contrite, penitent, repentant

boetvaardigheid = repentance

boezelaar = apron

boezem = bosom, breast, chest, golf, gulf, gulf, bosom

boezeroen = blouse, overalls, smock

bof = luck

boffen = be lucky, have good luck

bogen op = be proud of

Boheems = Bohemian

Bohemen = Bohemia, Bohemia

Bohemer = Bohemian

bok = goat, bench, easel, tressle, workbench, he-goat

bokaal = goblet

bokkesprongen maken = caper, frolic about

bokking = red herring

boksen = box, boxing

bokser = boxer

bokssport = boxing

bol = bulb, ball, ball-bearing, globe, ball, sphere, dome, vault, vaulted ceiling

bolderik = corn cockle

Bolivia = Bolivia

Boliviaan = Bolivian

Boliviaans = Bolivian

Boliviaanse = Bolivian woman

bolletje = roll

bolsjewiek = Bolshevik, Bolshevik

bolwerk = bastion, rampart

bom = bomb

bombardement = shelling

bombarderen = bombard, bomb

Bombay = Bombay

bon = coupon

bona fide = earnest, serious, staid

bonbon = bonbon, bon-bon

bond = association, federation, connection, league

bondgenootschap = alliance

bondig = concise

bondigheid = brevity, briefness, conciseness

Bondsrepubliek Duitsland = German Federal Republic

bondsstaat = confederation

bongerd = orchard

bonk = bit, lump, piece

bont = multicoloured, fur, fur coat, fur piece

bonte kraai = crow

bonus = bonus, bonus

boodschap = commission, errand, errand, message

boodschappen doen = shop

boog = arch, arc, bow

boogvormig bouwsel = arch

boom = tree

boom- = arboreal, tree, tree-, of a tree

boomgaard = orchard

boompje = bush, shrub

boomschors = bark

boomstam = stem, trunk, tree-trunk

boon = bean, haricot

boor = bore

boord = bank, border, edge, shore, bank, border, edge, shore, collar, border, brim, brink, edge, edging, fringe, rim

boordevol = brimming, replete

boordwerktuigkundige = flight engineer, flight mechanic

boos = angry, cross

boosaardig = malicious, mischievous, nasty, vicious

boosaardigheid = craft, craftiness, cunning, guile

boosheid = anger

booswicht = criminal

boos worden = get angry

boos zijn = be angry

boos zijn op = be angry

boot = bark, barque, boat, ship, vessel

bootje = little boat

borax = borax

bord = board, plank, plate, shield, sign-board

bordeel = brothel, bawdy, brothel, house of ill fame, whorehouse

bordendoek = tea-towel

bordes = platform, railway platform, plateau

bordje = saucer, small plate, shield, sign-board

bordpapier = cardboard

borduren = embroider

boren = bore, drill

borg staan voor = guarantee, warrant

borgstelling = pledge, security

boring = calibre

borium = boron

Borneo = Borneo

borrel = dram, nip, peg, snifter, snorter

borrelen = bubble, boil

borsjt = borscht, borstch

borst = bosom, breast, chest, youngster, youth, breast, teat

borstel = brush

borstelen = brush

borstelig = bristly, standing on end, untidy

borstholte = chest

borstkas = chest

borstspeld = brooch

bos = forest, woods, bunch, bundle, cluster, sheaf, tuft

bosbes = blueberry

bosbok = bushbuck

bosje = tuft

bosjes = shrubbery

Bosjesman = Bushman

Bosnië = Bosnia, Bosnia

Bosnië-Hercegovina = Bosnia-Hercegovina

Bosniër = Bosnian

Bosnisch = Bosnian

Bosnische = Bosnian woman

bospaadje = forest path

bospad = forest path

bossanova = bossa nova

bot = crude, raw, rough, blunt, bone, addled, foolish, stupid

botanica = botany

botanie = botany

boter = butter

boterbloem = buttercup

boterham = bread and butter

bot maken = blunt

Botnische Golf = Gulf of Bothnia

botsen = collide

botsen met = collide with, run into

botsing = collision

Botswaan = Botswanan

Botswaans = Botswanan

Botswaanse = Botswanan woman

Botswana = Bechuanaland, Botswana

bottelen = bottle

botten = bud

botweg = abruptly

boud = brave, courageous, valiant, bold, courageous, fearless

bouffante = shawl

bougie = plug, spark plug

bouillon = bouillon

boulevard = boulevard

bouquet = bouquet

bourgeois = middleclass citizen

bourgeoisie = bourgeoisie

bourgogne = burgundy

Bourgondië = Burgundy, Burgundy

Bourgondiër = Burgundian

Bourgondisch = Burgundian

bout = iron, flat-iron

bouw = building, culture, structure

bouw- = arable

bouwen = build, construct, build, build from wood

bouwer = builder

bouwkundig = architectonic, architectural, architectonic, architectural

bouwkunst = architecture, architecture

bouwland = farmland

bouwmeester = architect, architect

bouwondernemer = builder, contractor, building contractor, master builder

bouwsteen = brick

bouwterrein = building-plot, building-site, building-plot, building-site

bouwvakker = builder

bouwval = ruin

bouwvallig = decayed, decrepit, dilapidated, lapsed, rickety

bouwwerk = building

boven = above, more than, over, above, over, upstairs, above, on top, overhead, upstairs

boven- = upper

bovenarm = upper arm, upper-arm

bovenbeen = thigh

bovendien = besides, in addition, moreover, besides, in addition, moreover, besides, furthermore, in addition, moreover

bovengenoemd = above, above-mentioned, above, above-mentioned

bovengronds = aerial, overground, overhead

bovenkant = upper side

bovenkomen = emerge

bovenmatig = extreme

Bovenmeer = Lake Superior

bovenop = on top of

bovenstaand = above

bovenste = upper, upper

boventoon = overtone

bovenzijde = upper side

bowling = bowling, bowling

box = stall

boze = devil

boze geest = demon

braadpan = casserole, saucepan

braaf = brave, gallant

braam = blackberry, blackberry, blackberry bush, bramble

braamstruik = blackberry, blackberry bush, bramble

Brabander = Brabantine

Brabant = Brabant

Brabants = Brabantine

braden = roast, toast, roast

braille = Braille, braille

brailleschrift = Braille, braille

braken = throw up, vomit

Bramapoetra = Bramaputra

bramsteng = topgallant mast

brancard = stretcher, stretcher

branche = branch, compartment, department, pigeonhole, section, speciality

brand = conflagration, fire

brandbaar = flammable

brandbom = incendiary bomb

branden = burn, burn, burn, distil, roast, toast

brandend = afire, burning, pressing, urgent

brandend maagzuur = heartburn

brandewijn = brandy

brandhout = firewood

brandkast = strong-box

brandmelder = fire-alarm, firecall

brandmerk = brand

brandmerken = brand

brandnetel = nettle

brandpunt = focus

brandspiritus = methylated spirit

brandstapel = faggot, woodpile

brandstichtend = incendiary

brandstof = fuel, fuel

brandverf = enamel

brandy = brandy, brandy, cognac

brasem = bream

brassen = debauch

Braziliaan = Brazilian

Braziliaans = Brazilian

Braziliaanse = Brazilian woman

Brazilië = Brazil

breed = broad

breedte = width, width

breedvoerig = extensive, spacious, vast, wide

breekbaar = fragile, fragile, breakable, brittle, fragile

breeuwen = calk, caulk

breidel = bridle, check, restraints

breien = knit

brein = brain

breinaald = knitting needle

breipen = knitting needle

breisteek = loop, mesh

breken = burst, break, break

brem = greenweed

brems = gadfly, horse-fly

brengen = bring, fetch, conduct, guide, lead, carry, wear

bres = breach, gap

Bretagne = Bretagne, Brittany

bretels = braces, suspenders

Breton = Breton

breuk = fraction, fracture, fraction

brevet = diploma

brief = epistle, letter, letter

briefje = bank note, banknote, bank-note

briefkaart = postcard

briefpapier = writing-paper

bries = breeze

briesje = breeze

brievenbesteller = postman

brievenbus = letterbox, mailbox

brigade = brigade

brij = gruel, mess, mush

briket = bar

bril = glasses, spectacles, seat

briljant = bright, brilliant

brilslang = cobra

Brit = Briton

Brits-Columbia = British Columbia

Britse Maagdeneilanden = British Virgin Islands

Brittannië = Britain, Great Britain

broccoli = broccoli

broche = brooch

brochure = leaflet, pamphlet, paperback

broeden = incubate, sit

broeden op = incubate, sit

broeder = nurse, brother, sibling

broeierig = airless, oppressive, stiffling, sultry

broeinest = firebox

broek = short pants, shorts, marsh, swamp, short pants, shorts, pants, trousers

broekdragend = trousers wearing

broer = brother, sibling

broers en zussen = brothers and sisters, siblings

broertje = little brother

brok = fragment, lump, piece, bit, lump, piece

brombeer = grouser, grumbler

bromfiets = moped

brommen = murmur, mutter, buzz, hum

bron = fountain, source, spring

brons = bronze

bronst = heat, sexual desire

bronzen = bronze

brood = bread, loaf

broodbezorger = baker

broodje = roll

broodkruimel = crumb

broodwinning = profession

broodwortel = cassava

broos = fragile, fragile, breakable, brittle, fragile

brouwen = brew, make a uvular R

brouwsel = beverage, drink

brug = bridge, bridge

Brugge = Bruges

bruid = bride, fiancée, bride

bruidegom = fiancé, bridegroom

bruidsschat = dowry

bruikbaar = of use, suitable, of use, suitable

bruiloft = wedding, wedding-party, wedding, wedding-party

bruiloftsfeest = wedding, wedding-party, wedding, wedding-party

bruiloftsplechtigheid = wedding

bruin = brown, brown

bruinharig = brunette

bruinogig = browneyed

bruinvis = porpoise

bruisen = foam, froth

brullen = bellow, bleat, neigh, howl, yell, howl, roar

Brunei = Brunei, Brunei

Bruneier = Bruneian

Bruneis = Bruneian

Bruneise = Bruneian woman

Brunhilde = Brunhild

Brunswijk = Brunswick

Brussel = Brussels

Brussels = Brussels

brutaal = audacious, bold, daring, intrepid, impertinent, abandoned

brutaliteit = impertinence

bruusk = abrupt, abrupt, abrupt

bruut = brute, harsh, head of cattle

BTW = VAT, VAT

budget = budget, budget

buffel = buffalo

buffer = buffer, bumper

buffet = buffet

bui = caprice, whim

buidelrat = opossum

buigbaar = flexible

buigen = bend, bend, bend, incline, tilt, stoop, bend, stoop, bend, bend, bow, curtsy

buiging = bow, curtsy, obeisance

buigzaam = flexible

buik = abdomen, belly, tummy

buik- = abdominal

buikig = fat

buikloop = diarrhoea, diarrhoea

buikpijn = stomach ache, tummy ache

buis = jacket, barrel, channel, pipe, tube

buit = accession, acquisition, gain, accession, acquisition, asset, prey, catch, prey, prey, booty

buiten = outside, outside of, abroad, out, outside, apart from, but, except, other than, apart from, besides, except, except for, villa

buiten- = external, outer, outside, peripheral

buiten adem = breathless

buitenband = cover, outer cover

buiten beschouwing laten = leave out of account

buiten de waard rekenen = miscalculate

buitendien = besides, in addition, moreover, besides, in addition, moreover

buitengewoon = extraordinary, formidable, exceedingly, extraordinarily

buitenissig = extravagant, high-flown

buitenkansje = luck

buitenkant = exterior, outskirts, periphery

buiten kennis = unconscious

buitenland = foreign country

buitenlander = alien, foreigner, foreigner

buitenlands = alien, foreign, alien, foreign, strange

buitenlandse = foreigner, foreign lady, foreign woman

buitensluiten = exclude

buitensporig = excessive, inordinate, excessively, extravagant, high-flown

buitensporigheid = excess

buitenste = outer

buitenverblijf = villa

buitenwaarts = out, outside, outward

buiten werking stellen = shut off, stop, switch off, turn off

buiten westen = unconscious

buitmaken = plunder, rob

buit maken = achieve, acquire, attain, get, obtain

bukken = bend, stoop

buksboom = box-tree

bul = diploma, bull

bulderen = yell, howl, roar, thunder

Bulgaar = Bulgar, Bulgarian

Bulgaars = Bulgarian

Bulgaarse = Bulgarian woman

Bulgarije = Bulgaria

bulldozer = bulldozer

bulletin = bulletin

bult = bump, hump

bultenaar = hunchback

bultig = coarse, rough

bumper = buffer, bumper

bundel = bunch, bundle, cluster, sheaf, sheaf, collection

bungalow = bungalow

bungelen = swing

bunker = bunker, shelter

burcht = castle

bureau = bureau, office, desk, writing desk, writing-desk

bureaucratie = bureaucracy, officialdom

bureel = bureau, office

burgemeester = mayor, burgomaster, mayor, provost

burger = middleclass citizen, citizen

burger- = civic

burgerij = bourgeoisie, city state

burgerlijk = bourgeois, middleclass, civil, civilian, non-military

burgerlijke staat = civil status

burgerman = middleclass citizen

burgervader = mayor, burgomaster, mayor, provost

bus = hub, nave, bus, autobus, omnibus, can, tin, tin can, letterbox, mailbox, drum

bushalte = bus stop, bus stop, busstop

busje = fuel tank

buskruit = gunpowder

busstation = bus station

bustehouder = bra

buur = neighbour

buurman = neighbour

buurt = district, neighbourhood, quarter, neighbourhood, vicinity, neighbourhood, vicinity, proximity

buurtschap = hamlet, township

buxus = box-tree

byte = byte, byte

Byzantijn = Byzantine

Byzantijns = Byzantine

Byzantijnse Rijk = Byzantine Empire

Byzantium = Byzantium

cabaret = cabaret, cabaret

cabine = cabin

cacao = cocoa

cachelot = cachalot, sperm whale, cachalot, sperm whale

cachot = cell

cactus = cactus

cadeau = gift, present, gift

cadeau geven = donate, give

cadeautje = little present

cadmium = cadmium

café = café, coffee-house, bar, pub

cafetaria = cafetaria

Caïro = Cairo

cake = cake

Calabrië = Calabria, Calabria

calcium = calcium

calculator = calculator

calculeren = calculate, count, figure, work out

Caledonië = Caledonia, Caledonia, Scotland

Caledoniër = Caledonian

Caledonisch = Caledonian

Californië = California, California, California

Californiër = Californian

Californisch = Californian

Callisto = Callisto

calorie = calorie

Calvijn = Calvin

Calypso = Calypso

cambio = bill of exchange, draft

Cambodja = Cambodia, Cambodia

Cambodjaan = Cambodian, Cambodian

Cambodjaans = Cambodian, Cambodian

Cambodjaanse = Cambodian woman

Camelot = Camelot

camera = camera, camera

campagne = campaign

campanula = bellflower, Canterbury bell, bellflower

camping = camping ground, camping site

Canada = Canada, Canada

Canadees = Canadian, Canadian, Canadian, Canadian

Canadese = Canadian woman, Canadian woman

canaille = rabble, riff-raff

canapé = couch, sofa

Canarisch = Canary

Canarische Eilanden = Canary Islands, Canary Islands

candela = candle

cannelure = slot

canon = canon, cannon

cañon = cañon

Cantabrisch = Cantabrian

canvas = canvas

capabel = able, capable

capitool = capitol

capituleren = capitulate, surrender

capsule = capsule, firing-cap

captain = captain

capuchon = cowl, hood

Caraïbisch = Caribbean

Caraïbische Zee = Caribbean Sea

carambola = carambola, star-fruit

carbonpapier = carbon paper

Carboon = Carboniferous

carburateur = carburettor

carga = cargo

Caribische Zee = Caribbean Sea

carillon = carillon, chimes, carillon, chimes

carnaval = carnival

carré = square, square

carrier = aircraft-carrier

carrière = career

carrosserie = body, coach-work

carrousel = carousel, carrousel, merry-go-round

carte blanche = elbow-room, blank cheque, carte blanche

Carthaags = Carthaginian

Carthager = Carthaginian

Carthago = Carthage

casco = hull

cash = in cash

cash flow = cash flow

casino = casino

Cassandra = Cassandra

cassave = cassava

cassette = cassette, cassette

Cassiopea = Cassiopeia

Cassiopeia = Cassiopeia

Castiliaan = Castilian

Castilliaans = Castillian

Castillië = Castile, Castile

Castor = Castor

castreren = castrate

catalogiseren = catalogue

catalogus = catalogue, directory

catarre = catarrh

catastrofaal = catastrophic, miserable

catastrofe = catastrophe

catechismus = catechism

categorie = category

categorisch = firm, peremptory, resolute

Cato = Cato

cavalerie = cavalry

cavia = guinea-pig, guinea-pig

cedel = list, lease

ceder = cedar

ceder- = cedar, of a cedar

cederhouten = cedar, of a cedar

ceel = list, lease

ceintuur = belt, zone, belt, girdle

cel = cell, cello, cell

Celebes = Celebes

Celebeszee = Celebes Sea

celebreren = celebrate, celebrate

celibatair = bachelor

cello = cello

Celsius = Celsius

cement = cement

censureren = censor

censuur = censor

cent = cent

centaur = centaur

centaurie = knapwood

centavo = centavo

centimeter = centimetre

centraal = central

Centraalafrikaanse Republiek = Central African Republic, Central African Republic

Centraal-Azië = Central Asia

centrale = exchange, power station

centrale verwarming = central heating

centrum = centre

ceremonie = ceremony, ceremony

ceremonieel = formal, measured, stiff

ceremoniemeester = commissar

Ceres = Ceres

cerium = cerium

certificaat = certificate, testimony

certificeren = attest, bear witness of, testify

cesium = caesium

cessie = abandonment

Ceylon = Ceylon

Ceylonees = Ceylonese

Ceylons = Ceylonese

chagrijnig = dismal

Chaldea = Chaldea

Chaldeeër = Chaldean

champagne = champagne, champagne

champignon = mushroom, mushroom, mushroom

chanson = chanson

chaos = chaos, tangle

chaotisch = chaotic, chaotic

chaperonne = chaperon, duenna

chaperonneren = chaperon, squire

chapiter = chapter

charge = assault, storming, assault, storming

chargeren = exaggerate

charitas = charity

charitatief = charitable

charlatan = charlatan, imposter, quack

charmant = charming, lovely

charme = charm

charmeren = charm

Charon = Charon

charter = charter

charteren = hire

Chartoem = Khartoum, Khartum

Charybdis = Charybdis

chatri = chatri

chaufferen = drive

chauffeur = driver, driver, chauffeur, driver

chauvinisme = chauvinism

chauvinist = chauvinist

checken = audit, check, check up on, supervise, verify

checksum = checksum

chef = boss, chief, leader, chief, superior, chef, chief, boss

chefkok = chef

chemicus = chemist, chemist

chemie = chemistry, chemistry

cheque = check, cheque

chequeboekje = cheque-book

chi = chi

chic = chic

Chileen = Chilean

Chileens = Chilean

Chileense = Chilean woman

Chili = Chile

chimaera = chimera

chimpansee = chimpanzee

China = China, China, China

Chinees = Chinese, Chinese, Chinese language, Chinaman, Chinese, Chinese, Chinese language

Chinees klokje = forsythia

Chinees Nieuwjaar = Chinese New Year, Chinese New Year

Chinese = Chinese, Chinese lady, Chinese woman

Chinese taal = Chinese, Chinese language, Chinese, Chinese language

chip = integrated circuit

chirurg = surgeon, surgeon

chirurgie = surgery, surgery

chirurgisch = surgical, surgical

chloor = chlorine

chocola = chocolate

chocolade = chocolate

choken = choke, strangle

cholera = cholera

choqueren = shock

chrestomathie = anthology, chrestomathy

christelijk = Christian

christelijke jaartelling = Christian Era

christen = Christian

christendom = Christianity, Christianity

christen worden = become a Christian

Christus = Christ

chroniqueur = chronicler, historian

chroom = chromium

cichorei = chicory

cider = cider

cigarillo = cigarillo

cijfer = cipher, digit, figure, numeral, code, secret code

cijferen = arithmetic, figure

cijferkunst = arithmetic

cijns = tribute

cilinder = cylinder, roller

cimbaal = cymbal

cinema = cinema, movie theatre

cipres = cypres

circa = about, approximately

Circassië = Circassia, Circassia

Circe = Circe

circuit = circuit

circulaire = circular

circulatie = circulation, traffic

circuleren = be about, circulate

circulerend = about, abroad

circumcisie = circumcision

circumflex = circumflex

circus = circus

cirkel = circle

cirkelomtrek = circumference, outskirts, periphery

citaat = citation, quotation

citadel = citadel

citer = zither

citeren = cite, quote

citroen = lemon

citroenboom = lemon-tree, lemon-tree

citroensap = lemon juice

civiel = civil, civilian, non-military

civiliseren = civilize

claim = claim, presumption, pretence

claimen = claim, presume

clan = clan

clandestien = hidden

classificeren = classify

clausule = clause

clausuur = separation, partition

claxon = hooter, hooter, horn, klaxon, hooter, horn, klaxon

Cleopatra = Cleopatra

cliché = cliché, stereotype, cliché, cut, half-tone, negative, stereotype

cliënt = client, customer

clientèle = clientèle

cloaca = sewer

closet = water-closet

closetpapier = toilet-paper

clown = buffoon, jester, clown

club = club, society

clublid = club member

co- = co-, fellow

coachen = coach, train

cobra = cobra

cocaïne = cocaine

cockpit = cabin

cocktail = cocktail

cocon = cocoon

Cocoseilanden = Cocos Islands

code = code

codificeren = encode, encode

coffeeshop = <a shop where drugs are sold>

cognac = brandy, cognac

coherent = coherent, connected, consistent

coïtus = coition

colbert = jacket

collecteren = collect, gather, pick up

collectie = collection

collectief = collective, joint, collective

collega = colleague, colleague

college = college, lecture

college geven = lecture

colli = goods, bag, bale, barrel, package, bags, bales, barrels, goods, packages

collier = necklace, necklace

colli's = bags, bales, barrels, goods, packages

collo = bag, bale, barrel, package

Colombia = Colombia

Colombiaan = Colombian

Colombiaans = Colombian

Colombiaanse = Colombian woman

colonne = column, pillar

colporteren = peddle, sell door-to-door

Columbus = Columbus

combinatie = combination

combineren = combine, combine

comfort = comfort

comfortabel = comfortable

comité = committee

commandant = commander

commanderen = command, be in command, order

commando = command

commandobrug = bridge

commentaar = annotation, note, comment

commentaar leveren op = comment

commentariëren = comment on, comment

commies = clerk

commissaris = commissar, chief of police

commissie = commission, errand, commission, commission

commode = chest, dresser

commodore = commodore

communie = communion

communiqué = communication

communisme = communism

communist = communist

Comoren = Comoro Islands

compact = compact

compagnie = company, gang, squad

compartiment = compartment, coupé

compenseren = compensate

competent = able, accomplished, competent

competentie = ability

compilatie = compilation, compilation

compiler = compiler, compiler

compileren = compile

compleet = absolute, complete, completely, entirely, through, complete, full, entire, overall, whole

complement = adjunct

complet = outfit, set, suit

completeren = complete

complex = complex, complex

compliceren = complicate

compliment = compliment

complimenteren = compliment

component = component, element, ingredient, part

componeren = compose, compose, create, write

componist = composer

compositie = composition

comprimeren = compress

compromis = accommodation, accomodation

computer = computer

computergeheugen = memory

concept = draft, rough draft, plan, project, scheme

concert = concert

concerto = concerto

concertzaal = concert-room

concessie = abandonment

conciërge = porter

concluderen = abstract, induce, gather, infer

conclusie = conclusion, inference

concours = competition, contest

concreet = concrete

concurrent = rival

concurrentie = competition

concurreren = compete, rival

condens = moisture

conditie = condition, stipulation, terms

conditioneren = set conditions, stipulate

condoleantie = condolences

condoleren = express condolences

condoom = condom, rubber

conducteur = conductor, driver, guard

conductor = guard

confederatie = confederation

conferentie = conference

confereren = deliberate

confessie = confession

confidentie = confidence, secret

confisqueren = confiscate

conflict = conflict

conform = in accordance with

Confucius = Confucius

congé = discharge, paying off

congestie = congestion

Congo = Congo, Zaire

Congolees = Congolese

congres = congress, convention

congresseren = attend a congress

congruent = compatible, congruent

congruent zijn = coincide, fit together

conjugeren = conjugate

conjunctie = conjunction

conjunctief = subjunctive, subjunctive mood, subjunctive, subjunctive, subjunctive mood

consciëntieus = conscientious

consequent = consistent

consequentie = consequence, consistency

conservatief = conservative, conservative, conservative, conservative

conservatorium = academy of music

conserveren = conserve, keep, maintain, preserve

consigne = directions, instruction

consonant = consonant

constant = constant, continual, permanent, sustained, constantly, constant, continual, lasting, steady

constateren = ascertain, establish, take note

constellatie = condition, state

consternatie = alarm, consternation

constipatie = constipation, constipation

constipatie veroorzaken = constipate

constitutie = constitution

constitutioneel = constitutional

constructie = building, structure

constructief = positive

construeren = build, construct

consul = consul

consulaat = consulate

consul-generaal = consul general

consult = consultation

consultatie = consultation

consulteren = consult

consument = consumer

consumeren = consume, use up

consumptie-ijs = ice, icecream

contact = connection, contact

contact hebben = contact

contact hebben met = contact

contact maken met = contact

contact zoeken = chum up, pick up, strike up an acquaintance

contant = cash, in cash, in cash

contant geld = cash money

contemplatief = contemplative

continent = continent, mainland

continu = lasting

continueren = continue, last

conto = account

contrabande = contraband

contract = contract

contracteren = make a contract

contrast = contrast

contrasteren = contrast

contributie = dues, subscription

contributie betalen = subscribe

controleren = audit, check, check up on, supervise, verify

controleur = checker, controller

controller = controller

controverse = controversy

conventie = convention

convergeren = converge

conversatie = conversation

converseren = converse, converse

convocatie = parade, roll-call

convoceren = convoke

coördineren = coordinate, co-ordinate

copuleren = have sex

copyright = copyright

Corantijn = Corantin

Corinthe = Corinth

Corinthisch = Corinthian, Corinthian

corona = corona

corporatie = corporation, trade-union

corps = corps

corpulent = fat, fat, stout

correct = correct, right

corregidor = <Spanish mayor>

corresponderen = correspond

corrigeren = correct

corroderen = corrode

Corsica = Corsica, Corsica

Corsicaan = Corsican, Corsican

Corsicaans = Corsican, Corsican

Corsicaanse = Corsican woman, Corsican woman

corso = display, parade

Costa Brava = Costa Brava

Costa Rica = Costa Rica

Costaricaan = Costa Rican

Costaricaans = Costa Rican

coulant = accommodating, good-hearted

coulisse = flat

coupé = compartment, coupé

couplet = verse

coupon = coupon

courant = daily paper, journal, newspaper

courgette = courgette, zucchini

courtage = brokerage, commission

couvert = envelope, forks, knives and spoons

cowboy = cowboy

coyote = coyote

crack = ace

credit = credit

creditzijde = credit

creëren = create

crematie = cremation

crème = cream

cremeren = cremate

Creools = Creole

creperen = perish

crimineel = criminal, criminal

crisis = crisis, depression, emergency

Cronus = Cronus

croquant = brittle, crisp, crunchy

cru = crude, raw, rough

cruciaal = decisive

crucifix = crucifix

cruzeiro = cruzeiro

Cuba = Cuba

Cubaan = Cuban

Cubaans = Cuban, cubic, Cuban

cultus = cult

cultuur = culture

cup = goblet

Cupido = Cupid

cureren = care for, cure, treat

curieus = curious, interesting, quaint

cursor = cursor

cursus = class, course

curve = bend, curve

Cybebe = Cybele

Cybele = Cybele

cybernetica = cybernetics

Cycladen = Cyclades

cyclame = cyclamen

cyclamen = cyclamen

cycloon = cyclone

cynisch = cynical

Cyprioot = Cypriot

Cypriotisch = Cypriot, Cypriote

Cypriotische = Cyprian woman

Cyprus = Cyprus

daad = achievement, act, action, accomplishment, achievement, act, action

daadwerkelijk = actual, real, actual, practical, real

daags = daily

daar = because, for the reason that, because, for the reason that, there, over there, yon, yonder, at that place, there, as, because, for, since

daaraan = it, to it

daar ... aan = it, to it

daarbeneden = below, downstairs, underneath

daarbij = besides, in addition, moreover, besides, in addition, moreover

daarbinnen = inside

daarboven = above, on top, overhead, upstairs

daarbuiten = abroad, out, outside

daardoor = on that account, therefore

daarenboven = and also, and ... as well, as well as, together with, besides, furthermore, in addition, moreover

daarentegen = all the time, in the meantime, meanwhile, on the contrary, otherwise

daarginds = over there, yon, yonder

daarheen = that way, there, thither, yonder

daarin = therein

daarlangs = lengthwise

daarmede = thereby

daarmee = thereby

daarna = afterwards, next, subsequently

daarnaast = nearby

daarom = on that account, therefore, on that account, therefore

daaromheen = roundabout, thereabout, thereabouts

daaronder = below, underneath

daarop = beyond, next, then, thereafter

daar staat tegenover = on the other hand

daarvan = from there, thence

daar ... vandaan = from there, thence

daarvoor = ahead, formerly, previously

daas = gadfly, horse-fly

Dacca = Dacca

dactylus = date, date

dadel = date, date

dadelijk = at once, instantly, immediately, without delay, at once, immediately, just, right away, right now

dadelpalm = date palm, date-palm

dader = culprit

dag = good day, hello, day, bye, goodbye, so long

dagblad = daily paper, journal, newspaper

dagbladschrijfster = journalist, female journalist

dagbladschrijver = journalist

dagboek = diary

dagdroom = dream, daydream

dagelijks = daily, daily

dagen = assign

dag-en-nachtevening = equinox

dageraad = dawn, daybreak

Dagestaans = Dagestan, Daghestan

Dagestan = Daghestan

dagkaart = day-ticket

daglicht = daylight

Dagon = Dagon

dagorde = agenda, appointment book

dagorder = agenda

dagtekenen = date

dagtekening = date

dagvaarden = assign

dagvaarding = summons, summons

dahlia = dahlia

Dahomey = Dahomey

dak = roof

Dakar = Dakar

dakkamertje = attic, garret

dakplankje = shingle

dakraam = porthole, skylight

dal = valley

Dalecarlië = Dalecarlia

dalen = decrease, decline, wane, descend, go down, go down, land

daling = landing

Dalmatië = Dalmatia, Dalmatia

Dalmatiër = Dalmatian

dam = dam, king, lady, queen, king

Damascus = Damascus

dame = lady, madam, Mrs., lady, lady

damesachtig = ladylike

dames en heren = ladies and gentlemen, Mr. and Mrs., ladies and gentlemen

damestas = lady's bag, vanity bag

damestasje = lady's bag, vanity bag

dammen = checkers

Damocles = Damocles

damp = smoke, fume, fog, mist, steam, vapor, vapour

dampig = fuzzy, misty

dampkring = atmosphere

damspel = checkers, checkers

dan = dan, than, afterwards, next, subsequently, then, then, then, then

dandy = dandy, dude, fop

danig = enormously, extremely

dank = gratitude, thanks

dankbaar = thankful, thankful

dankbaarheid = gratitude, gratitude

dankbaar voor = grateful for, grateful for

dank betuigen = thank

danken = thank

danken voor = acknowledge, thank for

dank u = thank you, thanks

dankzegging = gratitude, thanks

dank zij = thanks to

dan ook = at all, -ever

dans = dance

dansen = dance

danser = dancer

danseres = dancer

danspartij = ball, dance

Daphne = Daphne

dapper = brave, gallant, brave, courageous, valiant, daring, bold, courageous, fearless

dapperheid = courage

darm = intestine

dartel = airy-fairy, frolic, frolicsome, petulant, mischievous, playful

dartelen = frolic

das = tie, necktie, badger, shawl

dashboard = dash-board, panel, wainscot

dat = that, that, which, who, that, who, that, who, that, that over there, those, that, that over there, those, that, that one, yonder, that, that one, that ... over there, that one over there

dat ... daar = that ... over there, that one over there

dat daarginds = that, that over there, those, that, that over there, those

dateren = date

datering = date

dat geeft niet = it doesn't matter, never mind, that's all right, you're welcome

datgene = that, that over there, those, that, that over there, those

dat is niet erg = it doesn't matter, never mind, that's all right, you're welcome

dat spreekt vanzelf = of course

datum = date

dat wil zeggen = that is

dauw = dew

dauwworm = acne

daveren = howl, roar, thunder

David = David

DDR = East Germany, GDR

de = the, to the, the, the

-de = -th

de aftocht blazen = retreat

dealer = agent

de avond valt = night is falling

de baas zijn = be master over, dominate

debâcle = abortion, failure, fiasco, decay

debat = debate

debatteren = beat off, knock off, strike off

debet = debit

debetzijde = debit

debiteren = narrate, relate, tell

de borst geven = suckle

de Bosporus = Bosporus

debugger = debugger

decaan = dean

decameter = decametre

decanteren = decant, pour off, decanter

december = December

decennium = decade

decimeter = decimetre

declamator = reciter

declameren = declaim, recite

declaratie = declaration, proclamation, declaration, proclamation, statement

declareren = declare, state, invoice

decoderen = decode

decor = décor, decoration, décor, decoration

decoratie = décor, decoration, order, adornment, decoration, ornament

decoreren = adorn, decorate, ornament

decreet = decree

decreteren = decree

de deur wijzen = put off, send about his business

deduceren = abstract, deduce, gather

deeg = dough, paste

deel = element, fragment, item, particle, part, piece, share, share, volume

deelachtig worden = get

deelnemen = participate, share, take part, participate

deelneming = sympathy

deels = partially, partly

deeltje = element, fragment, item, particle

deel uitmaken = depend

deelwoord = participle

deemoed = humility

deemoedig = humble

Deen = Dane

Deens = Danish, Danish, Danish language

Deense = Danish woman

Deense taal = Danish, Danish language

deerlijk = painful

defect = broken, out of order, broken, damaged, broken, broken down, damage

defensie = defence, defense

deficit = deficit, loss

definiëren = define, determine

definitie = definition

definitief = definite, definitive, definitely, positively, definite

deftig = aristocratic, dignified

de gehele hoeveelheid = all, all of it

degelijk = above-board, honest, firm, solid

degelijkheid = virtue, virtue

degen = rapier

degene = that, that one, yonder

degenereren = degenerate

de goedheid hebben = do a favor, do a favour

degraderen = degrade

de hand aan zichzelf slaan = commit suicide, kill oneself

de hand schudden = shake hands

de hare = hers

de hele ... door = all, throughout the

de hele hoeveelheid = all, all of it

de hogere standen = high society

de honneurs waarnemen = do the honours

de hoogte in = into the heights

de hunne = theirs

de jouwe = yours, yours

dek = deck, cover, cover, blanket

Dekan = Deccan

deken = dean, blanket

dekken = cover

dekking = cover

de klankleer betreffend = phonetic

de klemtoon leggen op = accent, accentuate, stress

dekmantel = mask, pretext

dekplaat = abacus

deksel = cover, hood, lid

deksels = darn

dekservet = table-cloth

de laatste tijd = lately, recently

delegatie = delegation, delegation, deputation

delegeren = delegate

delen = divide, separate, share

delfstof = mineral

Delft = Delft

Delfts = Delft

delgen = amortize, deaden, pay off, redeem

delging = redemption

Delhi = Delhi

delicaat = dainty, delicate, fine, refined

delicaatheid = tenderness

de liefde bedrijven = make love

delirium = delirium

Delphi = Delphi

delta = delta

delven = dig up, excavate, grub

de man worden van = become the husband of, marry

Demeter = Demeter

de mijne = mine

demissionair zijn = resign

democraat = democrat

democratie = democracy

democratisch = democratic

demon = demon

de mond wijd opendoen = open one's mouth wide

demonisch = demonic

demonstratie = demonstration, demonstration

demonstreren = demonstrate, demonstrate

demonteren = take apart

dempen = fill, fill in, fill up

den = pine, pine-tree

Den Bosch = Bois-le-Duc

denderen = make a noise

Denemarken = Denmark

Den Haag = The Hague

denkbeeld = idea

denkbeeldig = fictional, fictitious

denken = think

denneboom = pine, pine-tree

de onze = ours

departement = department

dependance = annexation

de plaats innemen van = take the place of

deponeren = deposit

deporteren = deport

depot = depository, affiliate, affiliation, branch

depressie = depression

deprimeren = depress

deputeren = depute

derde = third, third

derde macht = cube

deren = harm

dergelijk = such, such a, that kind of

derhalve = accordingly, consequently, so, subsequently, thus, on that account, therefore

dermate = so

dertien = thirteen

dertiende = thirteenth

dertig = thirty

derven = lack

desbetreffend = concerned, in question

de scepter zwaaien = control, govern, restrain, rule

de schouders ophalen = shrug

desillusie = disappointment

desinfecteren = disinfect

deskundig = expert, able, accomplished, competent, accomplished, adept, experienced, expert

deskundige = authority, expert, specialist, expert, expert

deskundigheid = ability

desondanks = nevertheless

despoot = despot

de sporen geven = incite, rouse, spur, stimulate, stir up

de spot drijven met = deride, mock, quip, ridicule

despotisch = despotic

dessert = dessert, dessert

dessin = design, drawing

des te = the

des te meer = all the more

destijds = then, then

de stoot geven tot = initiate, start

detachement = detachment

detail = detail

detective = detective

determineren = determine, fix

detineren = detain, hold back, retain

de trompet steken = trumpet

de twist dansen = twist

deugd = morality, vice

deugdelijk = firm, solid

deugdelijkheid = virtue, virtue

deugen = fit, suit, be suitable

deugniet = good-for-nothing

deun = melody, tune

deuntje = melody, tune

deur = door

deuropening = doorway

deurpost = pole, post, stanchion, stake

Deuteronomium = Deuteronomy

de uwe = yours

de vaat doen = wash up

de vaat wassen = wash up

devies = motto, watchword, slogan, motto

de vlucht nemen = flee, run away

de voorkeur geven aan = prefer

devoot = pious

de vorige nacht = last night

de vrouw worden van = become the wife of, marry

de vrucht afdrijven = abort, abort

de wacht hebben = guard, keep, look after, watch over

de was doen = wash, wash

de weg kwijt = lost

de weg wijzen = conduct, direct, guide, head, lead

deze = these, this, these

dezelfde = the same

de zijne = his

dharma = dharma

dhr. = Mr.

diabetes = diabetes

diachylon = adhesive plaster

diaken = deacon

dialect = dialect

dialoog = dialogue

diamant = diamond

diameter = diameter

Diana = Diana

diarree = diarrhoea, diarrhoea

diarree- = loose

diarree hebben = have diarrhoea

dicht = concentrated, dense, thick, closed, shut, compact

dichtbij = at, beside, by, near, nearby, near to, next to, close, near, nearby, close to, near, close to, near

dicht bij elkaar brengen = bring close together

dichtbijgelegen = adjacent

dichtbijkomen = approach, come closer

dichtbijzijnd = adjacent

dichtdoen = close, shut

dichten = block, clog, plug up, stop up

dichter = poet

dichterlijk = poetic

dichtgaan = close, be closed

dichtgespen = buckle

dichtknopen = button, button

dichtkunst = poetry

dichtmaken = close, shut, block, clog, plug up, stop up

dichtnaaien = seam, suture

dichtregel = verse

dichtslaan = bang, slam, slam shut

dichtvallen = slam shut

dichtwerk = poem

dictator = dictator

dictatuur = dictatorship

dicteren = dictate

die = that, which, who, that, which, who, that, who, that, who, that, which, who, that, who, that, who, that, that one, yonder, those, those, that, that one, that ... over there, that one over there

die ... daar = those, that ... over there, that one over there

die ... daarginds = those, that ... over there, that one over there

die d'r = that one's

dieet = diet

diëet- = dietary

dief = thief

diefstal = abstraction, theft

diegene = that, that one, yonder

dienaar = boy, servant

dienares = maid, servant

dienblad = tray

dienen = have to, must, ought to, should, serve

dienovereenkomstig = accordingly

diens = that one's

dienst = service, worship service, service

dienstgeheim = official secret

dienst hebben = be on duty, serve

dienstig = advantageous, useful

dienstmeisje = maid, servant

dienst nemen = enlist

dienstregeling = schedule, time-table

diensttijd = seniority

dienstwillig = obliging, ready, willing

dientengevolge = as a consequence, consequently

diep = deep, profound

diepgaand = thoroughgoing

diepliggend = hollow

diepte = depth, depth, depth

diepvriezen = freeze

diepzinnig = abstruse

dier = animal, animal, beast, that one's

dierbaar = dear, lovely

dieren- = beastly, bestial

dierenarts = veterinarian, veterinarian

dierenlucht = animal smell

dierenriem = zodiac

dierentuin = zoo

dierevel = fur, hide, skin

dierkunde = zoology

dierkundige = zoologist

dierlijk = animal, beastly, bestial, brute, harsh

dierlijke geur = animal smell

diesel = diesel

dieselmotor = diesel

Diets = Middle Dutch, Middle Dutch

die van jullie = yours

dievegge = thief, female thief

dieven = liquidate

die z'n = that one's

difussiehalo = halo

digereren = digest

digestie = digestion, digestion

dij = thigh

dijk = dike, embankment

dik = concentrated, dense, thick, bold, corpulent, fat, thick, fat, fatty, greasy

dikbuikig = fat

dikte = thickness

dikwijls = frequently, often, regularly

dilemma = dilemma

dilettant = amateur, fancier, dabbler, dilettante

dille = dill

Diluvium = Diluvium

dimensie = dimension, measurement

diner = dinner, midday meal

ding = affair, business, business deal, case, matter, thing, article, object, thing, thingamajig, whatchamacallit

dingen = stuff, things

dingen naar = aspire, aspire to, hope for

dinges = thingamajig, whatchamacallit, thingamajig, whatchamacallit

dinsdag = Tuesday

Diogenes = Diogenes

diploma = diploma

diplomaat = diplomat

direct = direct, straight, directly, straigh ahead

directeur = director, manager

directie = administration, management

dirigeren = direct, guide, manage, steer

discipel = disciple

discipline = discipline

disconto = discount

discreet = discrete, modest

discretie = modesty, modesty

discriminatie = discrimination

discus = dial, disc, record, disc, discus

discussie = discussion, discussion

discutabel = doubtful

discuteren = discuss

diskette = diskette

diskettestation = disc drive, disk drive

disorde = confusion, disorder

disponeren = absorb, have at one's disposal

disponibel = available

disputeren = argue, dispute

dispuut = dispute, quarrel

dissel = adze

dissertatie = essay, thesis

distantie = distance

distel = thisle

distelveld = thisle-field

distelvink = goldfinch

distilleren = distil

distribueren = distribute

distributie = distribution

district = district

dit = these, this, this here, this

dit hier = these, this, this here

dito = same

divan = couch, divan, sofa

diverse = several, several

divisie = division, military division

Djibouti = Djibouti, Jibuti

DNA = DNA

dobbelen = gamble

dobbelsteen = cube, die

dobberen = float

doch = but, but

dochter = daughter

doctor = doctor

doctorandus = master

document = act, certificate, diploma, document, certificate, diploma, document, document, paper

dodelijk = dead, deadly

doden = kill, liquidate, slay

Dode Zee = Dead Sea

doek = curtain, painting, picture, linen, cloth

doel = aim, goal, purpose, target, goal, intention, meaning, plan

doelloos = aimless

doelmatig = convenient, handy, opportune

doelstelling = aim, goal, purpose, target

doeltreffend = effective, effectual, efficacious

doelwit = aim, goal, purpose, target

doen = act, take action, achieve, act, do, make, perform, cause, get, make

doen alsof = give as an excuse, pretend, feign, pretend

doen bezinken = deposit

doen falen = abort, quash

doen koken = boil

doenlijk = achievable, achievable

doen mislukken = abort, abort, quash, wreck

doen ontbranden = kindle, light

doen ontstaan = develop

doen overhellen = bend, incline, tilt

doen rinkelen = ring

doen samenkleven = agglutinate

doen samenklonteren = agglomerate

doen schommelen = rock, swing

doen schrikken = frighten, terrify

doen schudden = shake

doen smelten = melt

doen toekomen = send, transmit

doen verdampen = evaporate

doen verdwijnen = drown

doen wankelen = shake

doen zinken = sink

doen zwellen = inflate

dof = dull, obtuse

doffe onverschilligheid = lethargy

doffer = cock-pigeon

dofheid = apathy

dogma = dogma

dogmatisch = dogmatic

dok = dock

dokken = pay

dokter = doctor, physician

dol = drunk, intoxicated, crazy, insane, mad, nuts, furious, foolish, mad, rabid

doldriftig = furious

dolen = roam, wander

dolfijn = dolphin

dolheid = rabies

dolk = dagger

dollar = dollar

dolle kervel = hemlock

Dolomieten = Dolomites

dol worden = go crazy

dol zijn op = be fond of, love

dolzinnig = crazy, insane, mad, nuts

dom = cathedral, obtuse, foolish, dull, stupid, addled, foolish, stupid, stupidly

domicilie = abode, dwelling-place, residence

dominee = pastor

Dominica = Dominica

Dominicaanse Republiek = Dominican Republic, Dominican Republic

Dominicus = Dominica

dominion = dominion

dom kijken = gape, gawk

domkop = fool

dommekracht = jack

domoor = fool

Don = Don

donatie = gift, present

Donau = Danube

donder = thunder

donderdag = Thursday

donderen = thunder

Don Juan = Don Juan, woman-chaser

donker = bleak, dark, dismal, dreary, dark, dim, darkness, murk, dismal, dreary, obscure

donkerblauw = dark blue, dark blue

donkerrood = crimson, crimson

donker worden = darken

Don Quichot = Don Quixote

dons = down, fluff

dood = dead, death

doodbidder = undertaker's man, undertaker's man

doodgaan = die, expire, pass away

doodkist = coffin

doodlopende straat = dead-end street

doodlopende weg = blind alley, cul-de-sac

doodmaken = kill, liquidate, slay

doodmoe = exhausted, tired out, worn out

doods = dreary, gaunt, dead

doodsangst = agony, death throes

doodsbleek = ghastly

doodschieten = shoot dead, shoot dead

doodsstrijd = agony, death throes

doodsvijand = arch-enemy

doof = deaf

doofstom = deaf and dumb

dooi = melting, thaw

dooien = melt, thaw

doop = baptism, christening

doopkapel = baptistery

doopkleed = christening robe, chrisom

doopnaam = Christian name

doopsel = baptism, christening

doopvont = font, baptismal font

door = by, from, of, on, since, by, by, by means of, on, through, with, because of, for, for sake of, on account of, owing to, through, through

door bemiddeling van = per

door bevriezing veroorzaakte wond = frostbite

doorbijten = abide, persevere, persist

doorbladeren = leaf through

doorbranden = melt

doorbreken = break

doorbrengen = pass, spend

doorbuigen = bend, bend, bend

doordat = because, for the reason that

doordrijven = drive through

doordringen = get in, penetrate

doordringend = acerbic, acid, acrid, harsh, sour, tart, abrasive, acerbic, acid, acrid, acrimonious, acute, lurid, sharp, abrasive, acerbic, acid, acrid, acrimonious, acute, lurid, sharp

doordrukken = force

dooreenhalen = confuse, puzzle

doorgaan = continue, go on, proceed with, pass on, cover, go through, pass through

doorgaans = usually, generally

doorgang = gate, gangway, passage, passageway, passage

doorhalen = cross out, strike out, cross out

doorheen = through

door ... heen = through

door het water plassen = paddle

doorkijk = perspective

doorkijken = read again, read over again, re-read

doorklieven = split

doorklinken = resound

doorkomen = succeed

doorkruisen = bar, hinder, inhibit, prevent

doorleven = experience, live through, survive

doorlopen = continue, last, blend, mingle, mix

doorlopend = continuous, continuous

doorluchtig = episcopal

doormaken = go through, live to see, experience, live through, survive

door middel van = per

doorn = thorn

doornemen = repeat

doornstruik = thorn bush

doorroeren = curl, froth, stir, whip, whirl

doorscheuren = tear

door schrik bevangen worden = be horrified

doorslijten = wear away, wear off, wear out

doorslikken = swallow

doorsmeren = anoint, smear, spread

doorsnede = profile

doorsnee = average, mean, middle, profile

doorsnijden = dissect

doorstaan = abide, endure, abide, bear, endure, put up with, suffer

doorstoten = penetrate

doorstrepen = cross out, strike out, cross out

doortrapt = clever, cunning, sly, smart

doortraptheid = cunning, subtlety, slyness

doortrekken = lengthen, saturate

door tussenkomst van = per

doorvoeren = apply, practice, accomplish, achieve, act out

doorwaden = ford

doorzetten = abide, persevere, persist

doorzettingsvermogen = perseverance

doorzichtig = transparant

doorzien = guess

doorzoeken = search

doos = box, jug, box, container, vessel

doosje = box

doosvrucht = capsule, firing-cap

dop = bark, husk, peel, shell

dope = drug

dopen = baptize, christen

doper = baptizer

dophei = heath

dopheide = heath

dor = dry

Dorenroosje = the Sleeping Beauty

dorheid = dryness

Dorisch = Dorian, Doric

dorp = village

dorpel = sill, threshold

dorpeling = villager

dorpsburgemeester = burgomaster, mayor, provost

dorsen = thresh

dorst = thirst

dorsten naar = covet, be thirsty

dorst hebben = be thirsty

dorstig = thirsty

doseren = measure out

dosis = dose

dossier = dossier, file

dot = chunk, clod, lump, tuft

douane = customs

douanekantoor = custom-house

douceurtje = tip

douche = shower

douchehokje = showerstall

douchekop = showerhead

douchen = shower, take a shower

douw = push

douwen = push, thrust

dovekool = charcoal

doven = extinguish, put out

dovenetel = dead-nettle

down = depressed

downloaden = download

dozijn = dozen

dr. = Dr.

d'r = her, to her, at that place, there, her, she, her

dra = soon

draad = wire, thread

draadloze = radio, wireless

draadloze telegrafie = wireless telegraph

draadnagel = nail

draadschaar = wire-shears

draadworm = nematode

draagbaar = stretcher, stretcher, portable, litter, strecher

draaghemel = baldachin, canopy

draagkracht = range, reach

draagkruik = amphora

draagwijdte = range, reach

draai = turn, turn

draaibank = lathe

draaiboek = script

draaien = dial, pivot, roll, turn, turn, turn around, turn round, turn

draaierij = pretext

draaihek = gate

draaiing = rotation, turn

draaimolen = carousel, carrousel, merry-go-round

draai om de oren = slap

draaiorgel = barrel-organ, hurdy-gurdy

draaipen = pivot

draaischijf = lathe

draak = dragon

dracht = costume, outfit, suit

drachtig = pregnant, with young, pregnant, with young

dragen = abide, bear, carry out, endure, put up with, suffer, carry, wear, abet, support, sustain, wear

drager = prop, support

draineren = drain

drainering = draining

Drakensbergen = Drakensberg Mountains

drama = drama

drang = access, impetus, impulse, pressure, push

drank = alcohol, booze, liquor, spirits, strong drink, beverage, drink

drankje = beverage, drink

drankmisbruik = alcoholism

drankzucht = alcoholism

drankzuchtige = alcoholic, boozer, alcoholic

draperen = drape

drasland = marsh, swamp

drastisch = drastic

draven = trot

dreef = avenue

dreigement = menace, threat

dreigen = menace, threaten

dreigend = menacing, threatening, menacing, threatening

dreiging = menace, threat

drek = dung, excrement, mud, mud, slime

drempel = sill, threshold

drenkbak = manger, trough

dresseren = tame, train, breed, bring up, educate, raise, break

dribbelen = trot

drie = three

driedubbel = triple

driehoek = triangle

driehoekig = triangular

driehoeksmeting = trigonometry

drie keer = three times, thrice

driekleurig viooltje = pansy

Driekoningen = Epiphany, Twelfth-night

driemaal = three times, thrice

driespan = team of three horses

driest = daring, abandoned

drietenige luiaard = ai, sloth, ai, three-toed sloth

drievoudig = triple

Drievuldigheidsdag = Trinity Sunday

driewieler = tricycle

drift = are, bevy, collection, group, heap, herd, set, bevy, collection, group, heap, herd, set

drijfas = arbor, shaft, spindle

drijfveer = account, motive, reason, spring

drijfzand = quicksand, quicksands, quicksand, quicksands

drijven = drift, be adrift, float, float, swim, chase, drive, drive on, impel, shoo

drillen = exercise, practise

dringen = press, oppress, squeeze, push, thrust, hurry, press, urge

dringend = emphatic, pressing, urgent

drinkbaar = drinkable

drinkbeker = goblet

drinken = drink, drink to excess, drink

drinker = alcoholic, boozer, alcoholic

drinkgelag = orgy

drinkgeld = tip

drinkglas = glass

drinktrog = manger, trough

drinkwater = drinking-water

droef = mallet, dismal, gaunt, miserable, sad, dismal, miserable

droefgeestig = bleak, dismal, dreary, gaunt, melancholy

droefgeestigheid = melancholy

droefheid = affliction, sadness, sorrow

droes = devil

droevig = dismal, gaunt, miserable, sad, sadly, sadly

droevig stemmen = afflict, distress, grieve

drogbeeld = illusion

drogen = dry, dry

drogerij = drug

drol = dung, excrement

drom = accumulation, crowd, heap, mass, multitude, pile

dromedaris = dromedary

dromen = dream, daydream, fancy, dream

dromenland = dreamland

dromer = dreamer, day-dreamer, muser

drommel = devil

drommels = diabolical, devilish

dronk = toast

dronkaard = drunk

dronken = drunk, intoxicated

dronkenschap = drunkenness, inebriety

dronken worden = get drunk

droog = dry

droogdoek = dish cloth, dust rag

droogheid = dryness

droogkast = airing cupboard, airing cupboard

droogleggen = drain

droogmaken = dry

droogte = dryness

droogvallen = dry

droog worden = dry

droom = dream, daydream, dream

droombeeld = vision

droomgezicht = vision

drop = drip, drop

droppel = drip, drop

droppelen = drip

drossen = abscond

drost = taskmaster

drug = drug, drug

drugsverslaafde = drug addict

drugverslaafde = drug addict

druif = grape

druilen = doze, nap, slumber

druilerig = drowsy

druipen = drip

druipneus = cold

druiprek = draining board, drainer

druk = edition, busy, pressure, pressure, print, adroit, agile, alert, brisk, keen

drukken = press, oppress, squeeze, print

drukkend = burdensome, heavy, onerous, burdensome, onerous, airless, oppressive, stiffling, sultry

drukker = printer

drukknoop = push-button

drukknop = button

drukletter = type

drukmeter = barometer

drukpers = press

drukproef = proof, proof

drukte = activity, gusto, spirit, stir, zest

drukwerk = printed matter

druppel = drop, drop of water, droplet, drip, drop

druppelen = drip

D-snaar = D-chord, record

D-trein = corridor train, international express, international express train

dubbel = double, dual

dubbele punt = colon

dubbelhartig = false, treacherous

dubbelslachtig = ambiguous, ambiguous

dubbelzinnig = ambiguous, ambiguous, ambiguous

dubben = doubt, hesitate

dubieus = doubtful

duchten = be afraid of, fear

duchtig = severe, strict, enormously, extremely

duf = mouldy, musty, mouldy

duidelijk = evident, obvious, apparently, obviously, clear, distinct, plain, clearly, understandable, cleanly cut, net, neat, precize, cleanly cut, neat, precise

duidelijk maken = account for, clarify, explain

duidelijk worden = clear

duiden = interpret

duif = dove, pigeon, pigeon

duifje = dove, female pigeon

duiken = dive, plunge, dive, sink

duiker = diver

duikerklok = diving-bell

duim = inch, thumb, thumb

Duinkerke = Dunkirk

Duinkerken = Dunkirk

duister = indistinct, dark, dim, darkness, murk

duisternis = darkness, murk, darkness

duitendief = miser, niggard, skinflint

Duits = German, German, German language

Duitse = German, German woman

Duitse Democratische Republiek = East Germany, GDR

Duitser = German

Duitse taal = German, German language

Duitsgezind = pro-German

Duitsland = Germany

duivel = demon, devil

duivelachtig = diabolical, devilish

duivels = demonic, diabolical, devilish, infernal

duivelsdrek = asafoetida

Duivelseiland = Devil's Island

duivelskunstenaar = enchanter, magician, sorcerer, warlock, wizard

duivelstong = pheasant's eye

duizelig = dizzy

duizeligheid = dizziness, vertigo

duizelig zijn = feel dizzy

duizeling = dizziness, vertigo

duizelingwekkend = dizzying

duizend = thousand, one thousand

duizendblad = yarrow

duizendjarig tijdperk = millenium

duizendpoot = centipede, centipede

duizendschoon = sweet william

duldeloos = impatient

dulden = abide, endure, endure, put up with, tolerate

dun = fluid, liquid, liquid, airy, gaunt, lean, slender, thin

dundoek = banner, flag

dungezaaid = airy, sporadic

dunk = opinion

dunne metaalplaat = sheet metal, tin, tin plate

duo = pair, pair

dupe = deceived person, deceived one, victim

duperen = harm, hurt, injure, prejudice

duplex = double, dual

duren = continue, endure, keep on, last

durf = audacity, boldness, daring, courage

durven = be bold, dare

dus = accordingly, so, then, therefore, accordingly, consequently, so, subsequently, thus, in that way, this way, like this, thus

dusdanig = such, such a, that kind of, so

duster = négligé, undress

dutten = doze, nap, slumber

duur = costly, dear, expensive, pricey

duurte = love, value, worth

duw = push

duwen = push, thrust

dwaas = absurd, foolish, fool

dwalen = go astray, stray off, err, make a mistake, roam, wander

dwaling = aberration, error, mistake

dwarrelen = swirl

dwarrelwind = whirlwind

dwars = transverse, abeam

dwarsbomen = oppose

dwars door = across, throughout

dwarsscheeps = abeam

dweepziek = fanatical

dwepend = fanatical

dwerg = dwarf, midget, pigmy, dwarf

dwergachtig = dwarf, midget

dwingeland = despot, tyrant

dwingelandij = tyranny

dwingen = compel, force

dwingend = compulsory

dynamiet = dynamite

dyspepsie = dyspepsia, indigestion

dysprosium = dysprosium

Dzjoengarije = Dzungaria

-e = -er

eb = ebb, low tide, low tide, low tide

eb- = ebb

ebben = ebb

Ebro = Ebro

echec = abortion, failure, fiasco, abortion

echo = echo

echoën = echo

echt = authentic, authentic, genuine, marriage, matrimony, marriage, marriage, genuinely, indeed, really, truly, true, absolutely, genuinly, indeed, really, truly

echtbreekster = adulteress

echtbreken = commit adultery

echtbrekend = adulterous

echtbreker = adulterer

echtbreuk = adultery

echtelieden = couple, married people

echten = legitimize

echter = but, but, but, however, nevertheless, yet

echtgenoot = husband

echtgenote = wife

echtheid = authenticity

echtpaar = couple, married people

echtscheiding = divorce

echtverbintenis = marriage, matrimony, marriage, marriage

economie = economics, economy

economisch = economical

Ecuador = Ecuador

Ecuadoriaans = Ecuadorian

eczeem = acne

edel = of noble birth, noble

edelen = nobility

edelgesteente = gem, jewel

edelheid = nobleness

edelhert = red deer

edelknaap = page

edelman = nobleman

edelmoedig = magnanimous

edelsteen = gem, jewel

edelweiss = edelweiss

Eden = Eden

edik = vinegar

Edinburg = Edinburgh

editie = edition

editor = editor, editor

eed = oath

eedgenootschap = confederation

eed van trouw = homage

eega = spouse

eegade = spouse

eekhoorn = squirrel

eelt = corn

een = a, any, anybody, some, somebody, one, someone, some one, one, a, an

één = one

een aanbetaling doen = make a deposit, make a down payment

een aanslag plegen op = assault, violate

een aanvang nemen = begin, come on, set in, start

een abonnement nemen = subscribe, subscribe to

een afschuw hebben van = abhor, abominate, loathe

een afspraak maken = make an appointment

een andere keer = another time

eenbaansweg = highway

een backup maken = backup, backup

een backup maken van = backup

een bad nemen = bathe, have a bath

een beetje = a little, rather, some, somewhat, to some extent

een beroep doen op = appeal, appeal to, make an appeal to

een blik werpen = glance

een blik werpen op = glance

een bres slaan = breach

een bres slaan in = breach

een buiging maken = bow, curtsy

een conclusie wettigend = conclusive

eend = duck, duck meat, duck

eende- = duck, duck-, duck's, of a duck

eendebout = duck, duck meat

eendeëi = duck egg

eenden- = duck, duck-, duck's, of a duck

eender = equal, even, level, like, alike, similar

een dienst bewijzen = accomodate

een diploma behalen = graduate

een diploma halen = graduate

een douche nemen = shower

eendracht = harmony, unity

eendrachtig = harmonious, unified

een duw geven = jog, nudge

een eed afleggen = swear

eenentwintig = twenty-one

een erectie krijgen = have an erection

een familielid zijn van = be related to

een fout maken = err, make a mistake

een geintje maken = kid, pull someone's leg

een gesprek voeren = converse, converse

een gevolgtrekking maken = abstract, induce, gather, infer

een glijvlucht maken = glide, plane

eenheid = unit, unity, unit

een heildronk uitbrengen = toast, offer a toast

een hekel hebben aan = dislike

een heleboel = a lot

een hinderlaag leggen = ambush

een hoeveelheid = some

een hoge vlucht nemen = be a hit, be in

een honderdste baht = satang

eenhoorn = unicorn

een ieder = all the, each, every, everybody, every one, everybody, every one

één keer = once, one time, once

eenkennig = shy

een klein beetje = a little, rather

een knoop leggen = knot

een kreet slaken = call out

een lening sluiten = contract a loan

een lezing houden = lecture

een lied aanheffen = intone, raise

een lijst maken = list, make a list

eenmaal = at some time, ever, sometime, once, one time, once

een miskraam krijgen = abort, miscarry, abort, miscarry

een moment = a few minutes, a moment

een nat pak krijgen = get wet

een nest maken = nest

een of ander = some kind of, a, any, anybody, some, somebody, one, someone, some one, a, any, anybody, some, somebody, one, someone, some one

een of andere = some kind of

een ongeluk krijgen = have an accident

een paar = a few, any, some, a few, some

een paar vormend = even

een parade afnemen = review

eenparig = unanimous

een pelgrimstocht maken = go on pilgrimage

één per keer = one at a time, singly

een persoon bezoeken = visit a person

eenpersoons- = one person

een plaats bezoeken = visit a place

een plas doen = urinate

een prijs toekennen = award a prize

een proces aanspannen tegen = prosecute, sue

eenrichtingsverkeer = one-way traffic

eens = once, on occasion, sometimes, at some time, ever, sometime, once, one time

een schikking treffen = agree

een schuiver maken = skid

een sein geven = signal

eensgezind = unanimous

eensklaps = unexpectedly

een spreekbeurt houden = lecture

een standje geven = reproach, rebuke, reprove, scold

eenstemmig = with one accord, with one accord

een streep halen door = cross out, strike out, cross out

een streep trekken = draw, make a stroke

een stuk of = about, approximately

een teken geven = indicate, point out, show

een toevlucht zoeken = take refuge

eentonig = monotonous, monotonous

een uur gaans = an hour's walk

een van een tweeling = twin, twin

een verband omleggen = dress

een verhoor afnemen = interrogate, question

een verkeerde beslissing nemen = make a bad decision

een vervolging instellen tegen = prosecute, sue

eenvormig = uniform

eenvoudig = simple, straightforward

een weinig = a little, rather, some, somewhat, to some extent

een wenk geven = draw attention, advance, suggest

een wig slaan = wedge

een wig steken = wedge

een wind laten = fart

eenzaam = dreary, gaunt, gaunt, lonely, solitary, single

eenzaamheid = abandonment

eenzijdig = biased, partial, unilateral

eer = before, previous to, honor, honour, preferably, preferably, rather

eerbaar = chaste

eerbaarheid = chastity, purity

eerbetoon = homage, accolade

eerbetuiging = accolade

eerbewijs = honor, honour

eerbied = respect

eerbiedigen = respect

eerbiedwaardig = respectable

eerbiedwaardigheid = deference, devotion, respect

eerdaags = soon

eerder = ahead, formerly, previously

eerdergenoemd = aforementioned, aforesaid

eergisteren = the day before yesterday

eerlang = soon

eerlijk = brave, gallant, above-board, honest

eerroof = backbiting, scandal, slander

eerst = first, firstly, first of all

eerstdaags = soon

eerste = first

eerste beginselen = ABC, alphabet, elements, rudiments, elements, rudiments

eerste etage = ground floor

eerste halswervel = atlas

eerste hulp = first aid, first aid

eerste verdieping = ground floor, ground floor

eerstkomend = nearest, next

eerstvolgend = close, near, nearby, next

eervol = honorary

eerwaarde = excellency, majesty

eerwaardigheid = respectability, venerability

eerzaam = above-board, honest, deserving, worthy

eerzucht = ambition

eerzuchtig = ambitious

eetbaar = edible

eetbak = manger, trough

eetgerei = forks, knives and spoons

eethuis = restaurant

eetkamer = dining-room

eetlepel = spoon

eetlust = appetite

eetlust opwekkend = appetizing, appetizing

eetservies = crockery set

eetstokjes = chopsticks

eetzaal = dining-room

eeuw = century, centennial, century

eeuwenoud = age-old

eeuwig = eternal, for ever, forever, everlasting

eeuwigheid = aeon, eternity, eternity

effect = effect, impression, effect, impression, conclusion, effect, result

effectief = actual, real, effective, effectual, efficacious

effect sorteren = act, be effective, have effect

effen = even, flat, level, smooth, smooth

effenen = even, level, smooth, make smooth

effening = acquittal

egaal = equal, even, level

egaliseren = even, level

egards = respect

eggen = harrow

egoïsme = selfinterest, selfishness

egoïstisch = self-interested, selfish, self-interested, selfish

Egypte = Egypt

Egyptenaar = Egyptian

Egyptisch = Egyptian

EHBO = first aid, first aid, first aid

EHBO-er = first-aider

EHBO-post = first-aid station

ei = egg

Eiffeltoren = Eiffel Tower

eigen = domestic, own, personal

eigenaar = owner, owner

eigenaardig = odd, peculiar, strange, typical

eigenbaat = selfinterest, selfishness

eigendom = possession, property, property, ownership

eigendommen = possessions

eigendomsrecht = proprietary law, ownership

eigenlijk = true, to tell the truth

eigenmachtig = arbitrary

eigenschap = property, quality, property, quality

eigentijds = current, present, simultaneous

eik = oak

eikehout = oak, oak-wood

eikehouten = oak, oaken

eikel = acorn

eiken = oak, oaken

eiken- = oak, oaken

eikenbos = oak-wood

eiland = island

eilandengroep = archipelago, archipelago

eilandenzee = archipelago, archipelago

eind = distance, offset, end, ending

einddiploma = leaving certificate

einde = end, tip, end, ending

eindelijk = at last, finally, ultimately, at last, at long last

eindeloos = everlasting

eindexamen = leaving examination

eindig = confined, limited, restricted

eindigen = end, come to an end, end up, expire, end, terminate

eindigend = ending

eindje = bit, lump, piece

eindstation = end-of-the-line

einsteinium = einsteinium

eirond = oval

eisen = demand, postulate, require

eiwit = albumen, protein

eiwithoudend = albuminous

ekster = magpie

eksteroog = corn

eland = elk, moose

elandantilope = eland

elastiek = rubber, rubber

elastisch = elastic

Elba = Elba

Elbe = Elbe

Elbroes = Mount Elbrus

elders = elsewhere

elegant = elegant

elegie = elegy

elektriciteit = electricity

elektrisch = electric

elektrische vonk = spark

elektron = electron

elektronica = electronics

elektronisch = electronic

element = element

elementair = elemental, elementary

elf = eleven, elf

elfde = eleventh

elideren = elide

eliminatie = output, abolition

elimineren = eliminate, do away with, get rid of, remove

elk = a, at, at the rate of, per, all the, each, every, everybody, every one, each, every

elkaar = each other, one another

elkaar afwisselen = alternate

elkaar dekken = coincide, fit together

elkaar ontmoeten = meet, meet each other, meet one another

elkaar tegenkomen = meet each other, meet one another

elkander = each other, one another

elke week = weekly

elk moment = any time, momentarily

elk ogenblik = any time, momentarily

elleboog = elbow

ellende = misery

ellendeling = cheat, crook, rogue

ellendig = abject, dismal, meager, miserable, wretched, miserably

els = alder

El Salvador = El Salvador

Elsalvadoriaan = Salvadorian

Elsalvadoriaans = Salvadorian

Elsalvadoriaanse = Salvadorian, Salvadorian woman

Elyzeese Velden = Elysium

Elzas = Alsace, Elsass, Alsace, Elsass

Elzas-Lotharingen = Alsace-Lorraine

Elzasser = Alsatian, Alsatian

Elzassisch = Alsatian

elze- = alder, alder-, of an alder

elzeboom = alder

elzen = alder, alder-, of an alder

elzen- = alder, alder-, of an alder

email = enamel

emailleren = enamel

emballeren = pack

embleem = emblem

emeritus = retired person

emigreren = emigrate

eminent = eminent

emitteren = issue, publish

emmer = bucket, pail

emotie = affection, emotion

emotioneel = affecting, moving, touching

empirisch = experimental

emplooi = job, work, activity, occupation

employé = employee

en = and

encyclopedie = encyclopaedia

endossant = endorser

endossement = endorsement

endosseren = endorse

energie = energy

energiek = energetic

energiek iemand = hustler

energiek persoon = hustler

energieloos = inert

enfin = now, well, well then

eng = eerie, grisly, gruesome, macabre, narrow, close, cramped

engagement = betrothal, engagement, betrothal, engagement

engel = angel, female angel, angel

engelachtig = angelic

Engeland = England

Engels = English, English, English language

Engelse = English, Englishwoman

Engelse sleutel = monkey-wrench, shifting spanner, monkey-wrench, shifting spanner

Engelse taal = English, English language

Engelsgezind = pro-English

Engelsman = Englishman, Sassenach

engelwortel = angelica

engte = narrow space

enig = a, any, anybody, some, somebody, one, someone, some one, some, alone, only, sole, solitary, unique

enige = a few, some, a few, any, some, a few, some

enigerlei = some kind of

enigszins = a little, rather, some, somewhat, to some extent

enkel = ankle, exclusively, just, only, mere, solitary, sole, single

enkele = a few, any, some, a few, some

enkeling = individual

enkelvoudig = simple, straightforward

en ook = and also, and ... as well, as well as, together with

enorm = enormous, enormously, enormous, huge, immense, enormously

enquête = inquiry, investigation

entameren = bring up

enten = inoculate

enteren = hitch on, hook on, hitch on, hook on

enthousiasme = alacrity, enthusiasm

enthousiast = enthusiastic

entree = entrance, portal, access, admission, admittance

entreebiljet = admission ticket

entstof = vaccine

enveloppe = envelope

enz. = etc.

enzovoort = and so on, et cetera

enzovoorts = and so on, et cetera

Eoceen = Eocene

Eos = Eos

epaulet = epaulet

epifyt = epiphyte

epilepsie = epilepsy

episch = epic

episode = episode

epistel = epistle, letter, letter

epos = epic poem

epsilon = epsilon

equator = equator

Equatoriaal Guinea = Equatorial Guinea

equipage = carriage, coach

equipe = team

equivalent = equivalent, equivalent

er = at that place, there

-er = -er, -ist, -or

eraan = it, to it

er ... aan = it, to it

erbarmelijk = dismal, miserable, pitiful, poor

erbarmen = compassion, pity

erbij horend = accessory, adventitious, secondary

erbium = erbium

-erd = -er

ere- = honorary, honorary

eredienst = service, worship service, cult

eren = honor, honour

ereprijs = speedwell

ereteken = order

erf = court, yard, courtyard

erfdeel = inheritance

erfelijk = hereditary

erfelijkheid = heredity

erfenis = inheritance, estate

erfgenaam = heir

erfstuk = inheritance

erg = important, serious, quite, very, very much

ergens = anywhere, somewhere

ergens anders = elsewhere

ergens heen = somewhere, to some place

ergeren = aggravate, annoy, bore, annoy, grieve, vex, worry

ergerlijk = aggravating, irritating

ergernis = offence, scandal, commotion, scandal

ergo = accordingly, so, then, therefore

ergst = extreme

erheen = it, to it

er ... heen = it, to it

erin = therein

Eris = Eris

er is = there is, there are

Eritrea = Eritrea

erkend = accepted

erkennen = acknowledge, recognize, accept, receive, take, take in, acknowledge, admit, confess, profess, acknowledge, admit, confess, profess, acknowledge, confirm, corroborate, recognize, recognize

erkenning = acknowledgement, acknowledgement, admission, confession, acknowledgement, admission, confession, acknowledgement

erkentelijk = thankful

erkentelijkheid = gratitude

ernaast = nearby

ernaast zitten = err, make a mistake

ernstig = important, serious, earnest, serious, staid

eromheen = roundabout, thereabout, thereabouts

eronder = below, underneath

erop nahouden = have, have got, own, possess

erotisch = erotic

ertegenover = on the contrary, otherwise

erts = ore

eruit = out, outside, outward

er uitzien = appear, look

ervaren = accomplished, adept, experienced, expert, go through, live to see

ervaring = experience

erven = inherit

erwt = pea

er zijn = there is, there are

es = ash

escort = escort

escorteren = escort

escudo = escudo

esdoorn = maple, sycamore, sycamore

esdoorn- = maple, maple-, of a maple

Eskimo = Eskimo

E-snaar = E-chord

esp = aspen

Esperantist = Esperantist

Esperanto = Esperanto

essence = essence, gist

essentie = essence, gist

essentieel = essential

Est = Estonian

estafette = relay racer, relay rider

estheet = aesthete

esthetica = aesthetics

esthetisch = aesthetic

Estland = Estonia

Estlander = Estonian

Estlands = Estonian

Estlandse = Estonian woman

èta = eta

etablissement = establishment

etage = floor, storey, story

etagère = cabinet

etalage = show window

etappe = stage, stadium, stage

etc. = etc.

eten = food, eat, feed, eat, feed, eat, feed, meal

etenswaar = food

ether = ether

ethergolven = airwaves

ethiek = ethic, ethics

Ethiopië = Abyssinia, Ethiopia

Ethiopiër = Ethiopian

Ethiopisch = Ethiopian

Ethiopische = Ethiopian woman

ethisch = ethical

etiket = label, etiquette

etiquette = etiquette

Etna = Etna

Etrurië = Etruria, Etruria

Etruriër = Etrurian, Etruscan

Etrurisch = Etrurian, Etruscan

Etrusk = Etrurian, Etruscan

Etruskisch = Etrurian, Etruscan

ets = etching

etsnaald = stylus

ettelijke = several

etter = pus

etterbuil = abscess, abscess

etteren = discharge pus

ettergezwel = abscess, abscess

etui = jug, box, container, vessel

eucharistieviering = mass

Eufraat = Euphrates

eunuch = eunuch

euro = euro

Europa = Europa, Europe, Europa, Europe, Europa

Europeaan = European, white man, European

Europees = European

Europese Unie = European Union

europium = europium

euvel = abuse, absence, lack, shortage, shortcoming

Eva = Eva

evacueren = evacuate

evangelie = gospel

evangelisch = evangelic

even = alike, all the same, equally, a while, momentarily, a few minutes, a moment, even, equally, likewise, as, so, that

evenaar = equator

even ... als = as ... as, as ... as, so ... as

evenaren = equal

evenbeeld = portrait

eveneens = also, likewise, too, equally, likewise

evenement = event

evenmin = neither, nor

... evenmin = neither ...

evennachtslijn = equator

even oud = of the same age

evenredig = proportional

evenredigheid = proportion, rate

eventjes = a while, momentarily, a few minutes, a moment

eventualiteit = contingency, eventuality

eventueel = contingent, eventual, if the occasion arises

evenveel = that much

evenwicht = equilibrium, equilibrium

evenwichtstoestand = equilibrium, equilibrium

evenwijdig = parallel

evenzeer = also, likewise, too, alike, all the same, equally

ever = wild boar

everzwijn = wild boar

evident = evident, obvious

evolueren = develop, evolve

evolutie = development, evolution, development, evolution

ex- = ex-, former

exact = exact, exactly, exactly, sharp

examen = investigation, examination, test

examineren = examine

excellent = fine, great

excerpt = abridgement, abstract, resumé, summery

exces = excess

excessief = excessive, inordinate, excessively

exclusief = exclusive, exclusively

excommunicatie = anathema, ban, excommunication, anathema, ban, excommunication

excursie = excursion, outing, sightseeing trip

excuseren = excuse

excuus = apology

executeren = execute

exemplaar = copy

exotisch = exotic

expansie = expansion

expediëren = dispatch, send off, ship

expeditie = expedition

experiment = experiment

experimenteel = experimental

experimenteren = experiment

expert = expert, expert, specialist

explicatie = account, explanation

exploderen = explode

exploiteren = exploit, utilize

exploot = summons

exploreren = examine, explore, investigate, research

explosie = explosion

explosiemotor = internal combustion engine

exporteren = export

exposé = account, record, report

exposeren = exhibit

expositie = exhibition, exposition

expres = deliberately, on purpose

exprestrein = express

extase = ecstasy

extatisch = ecstatic

extern = external, outer, outside

extra = additional, additionally, in addition, additional, extra, another, one more

extraatje = addendum, addition, additive

extractie = abstraction

extravagant = extravagant, high-flown

extreem = excessive, inordinate, extreme, extremely

ezel = ass, donkey, bench, easel, tressle, workbench

ezeldrijver = donkey-driver

ezelin = jenny-ass, she-ass

ezels- = ass's, donkey, donkey-, of an ass

faam = fame, hearsay, renown, repute, rumor, rumour, fame, renown, reputation

fabel = fable

fabricage = making, manifacture

fabricatie = making, manifacture

fabriceren = fabricate, manufacture

fabriek = factory, factory

façade = façade

faciliteiten = accommodation

factureren = invoice

factuur = account, bill, invoice

faculteit = faculty

Fafner = Fafner

faience = crockery, earthenware, pottery

failleren = be bankrupt, go broke

failliet = bankruptcy, failure

failliet gaan = be bankrupt, go broke

faillissement = bankruptcy, failure

fair = fair, just, righteous

fakkel = torch

falen = abort, fail, miscarry

fallus = phallus

familie = house, family, relations, relatives

familie- = domestic

familiebetrekking = affiliation, blood-relationship, affinity, relationship

familielid = relative, female relative, relative

familienaam = surname

familie zijn van = be related to

famulus = aid, assistant, helper

fanatiek = fanatical

fancyfair = bazaar, fancy fair, jumble-sale

fanfare = fanfare, flourish

fanfarekorps = fanfare, flourish

fantasie = fantasy

fantasierijk = fantastic, of fantasy

fantastisch = fantastic, of fantasy, great

farad = making, manufacture, making, manufacture

farmaceut = chemist, chemist, dispensing chemist, pharmaceutical chemist, pharmacist

farmacie = pharmacy

fascineren = fascinate

fascinerend = absorbing, fascinating

fase = phase, stage

fat = dandy, dude, fop

fataal = fateful, ill-fated

fata morgana = mirage

fatsoeneren = finalize, put in finished form, cut, polish

fatsoenlijk = decent, fitting, proper, suitable, decently, properly, above-board, honest

fauteuil = armchair, armchair

favoriet = favourite

fazant = pheasant

februari = February

federaal = federal

federatie = federation

fee = fairy

feeën- = fairy

feeëriek = fairy

feeks = shrew, vixen, Xanthippe

feeksachtig = bitchy, shrewish

feest = celebration, festival, party

feestelijk inhalen = welcome

feestmaal = banquet, banquet, feast

feestvieren = celebrate

feestviering = celebration

feit = fact

feitelijk = actual, factual, real, actually, as a matter of fact, indeed, in fact

fel = abrasive, acerbic, acid, acrid, acrimonious, acute, lurid, sharp, abrasive, acerbic, acid, acrid, acrimonious, acute, lurid, sharp, acute, intense, intensive

felheid = acerbity, acrimony, acuity, sharpness

felicitatie = congratulation

feliciteren = congratulate

feniks = phoenix

fenomeen = phenomenon

fenomenaal = phenomenal

Fenrir = Fenris

feodaal = feudal

ferm = brave, gallant, energetic, firm, robust, sturdy, bold, courageous, fearless

fermenteren = ferment

fermium = fermium

festijn = banquet, feast

festival = festival

festiviteit = celebration, festival, party, ceremony

feuilleton = serial

fi = phi

fiasco = abortion, failure, fiasco, abortion

fiat = acclaim, approval, agreement, consent, permission

fiche = filing card, slip

fictie = fiction

fictief = fictional, fictitious

fiducie = confidence, faith, trust

fiducie hebben in = have faith, have faith in, trust

fier = proud

fiets = bike, cycle, bicycle, bike, bicycle

fietsen = cycle

fietstas = cycle-bag

fietstaxi = pedicab, trishaw

figurant = extra, bit-player, supporting actor

figureren = play a small part

figuur = figure, diagram, image, picture, representation, character, stature

figuurlijk = figurative

fijn = beautiful, fine, handsome, lovely, nice, tasty, dainty, delicate, fine, refined, subtle

fijnbeschaafd = distinctive

fijnhakken = chop, chop up, chop, dice, mince

fijnheid = tenderness

fijnmaken = pulverize

fijnspar = spruce, spruce-fir

fijnstampen = crush, pound

fiks = strong

filatelie = philately, stamp-collecting, philately, stamp-collecting

file = file, line, rank, row, turn

filet = slice

filiaal = affiliate, affiliation, branch

Filippijn = Filipino

Filippijnen = Philippine Islands, Philippines

Filippijns = Philippine

Filippijnse = Philippine woman

Filippino = Filipino

Filistijn = Philistine

film = film strip, film, motion picture, movie, film

filmcamera = camera

filmkunst = cinema

filmoperateur = projectionist

filmpje = film strip

filmster = celebrity, star, celebrity, star

filosoferen = philosophize

filosofie = philosophy

filosofisch = philosophic

filosoof = philosopher

filter = filter

filteren = filter

filtreren = filter

Fin = Finn

finaal = decisive, final, at all, entirely, quite, wholly

finale = decider, play-off, decider, play-off

financieel = financial

financiën = finance

financieren = finance

fingeren = feign, pretend

Finland = Finland

Fins = Finnish, Finnish, Finnish language

Finse = Finnish, Finnish woman

Finse Golf = Gulf of Finland

Finse taal = Finnish, Finnish language

firma = company, firm, company, firm

fiscaal jaar = fiscal year

fit = healthy, well

fitten = adjust, put right, install

fitter = fitter, fitter

fixeren = attach, determine, fasten, fix, affix, make fast, secure

fjord = fjord, inlet, loch

fladderen = flirt, flit, flutter

flakkeren = flicker, flare, flare up

flambouw = torch

flamingo = flamingo

flanel = flannel

flanellen = flannel

flank = side

flap = blow, tear

flard = rag, scrap

flat = apartment building, block of flats, apartment, flat

flatgebouw = apartment building, block of flats

flatteren = embellish

flauw = dull, stupid

flauwekul = sly joke

flauwte = faint, swoon

flauwvallen = faint, swoon

flegma = indifference, phlegm

fles = bottle

flesopener = bottle opener

flets = pale, sallow

fleur = airiness

fleurig = abloom

flikken = mend, patch, patch up

flikker = homosexual, gay

flikkeren = flash, flicker, flare, flare up, lighten

flink = brave, gallant, energetic, firm, solid

flirten = flirt, flit, flutter

flits = lightning

flitsen = flash, lighten

flodderen = wade

floers = fog, mist, veil

flop = abortion, failure, fiasco

floppen = abort, fail

Florence = Florence, Florence

floreren = be succesful, prosper

Florida = Florida

fluisteren = whisper

fluistering = whisper

fluit = whistle, flute

fluiten = whistle, hiss

fluitje = whistle

fluor = fluorine

fluweel = velvet

fluwelen = velvet

FM-ontvanger = FM receiver

FM-zender = FM transmitter

fnuiken = weaken

fobie = phobia

focus = focus

foedraal = holder, socket, jug, box, container, vessel

foefje = subterfuge, trick, trickery

foei = shame

foeilelijk = dismal, dreary, horrible, nasty

fokken = breed, keep, raise, rear

folklore = folklore

folteren = agonize, torture

foltering = torture, torture

fond = ground, soil

fonds = fund, cashier's stand, fund, money box, money-box, till

fonetiek = phonetics

fonetisch = phonetic

fonograaf = cylinder phonograph

fontein = fountain

fooi = tip

fopperij = mystification

fopspeen = comforter, baby's comforter, dummy, pacifier, comforter, baby's comforter, dummy, pacifier, vacuum-cleaner, comforter, baby's comforter, dummy, pacifier

forceren = force, violate, force, impose

forel = trout

formeel = formal

formeren = develop, form, shape

Formosa = Formosa

formule = formula

formuleren = formulate

formulier = blank, form

fors = firm, robust, sturdy

forsythia = forsythia

fort = fortification

fortuin = fortune, destiny, fate, fortune, luck

fortuinlijkheid = fortune

Fortuna = Fortune

forum = forum

fosfor = phosphorus

fosforesceren = glow in the dark

fosforescerend = phosphorescent

fossiel = fossil

foto = photograph, photograph

fotograaf = photographer, photographer

fotograferen = photograph, photograph

fotografie = photography

fotografische plaat = plate

fotokopie = photoprint, xerography, xerographic copy

fotorolletje = film

fototoestel = camera

fouilleren = search

fout = erroneous, mistaken, wrong, aberration, error, mistake, incorrect, wrong

fout beslissen = make a bad decision

foutief = erroneous, mistaken, wrong

fraai = beautiful, fine, handsome, lovely

fraaiheid = beauty

fractie = fraction, fraction

fragiel = fragile

fragment = fragment, lump, piece

fragmentarisch = fragmentary

framboos = raspberry

Française = Frenchwoman

franje = frindge

frank = free and easy

frankeerzegel = stamp, postage stamp

Frankenland = Franconia

frankeren = prepay, put on stamps

frankering = postage

Frankfort = Frankfort

Frankfort aan de Main = Frankfort upon the Main

Frankrijk = France

Frans = French, French, French language

Franse = Frenchwoman

Franse Rivièra = Riviera, French Riviera

Franse sex = oral sex

Franse taal = French, French language

Frans Guyana = French Guiana

Fransman = Frenchman

Frans Polynesië = French Polynesia

frappant = striking

frase = sentence

frauderen = defraud, swindle

friemelen = fumble

fries = frieze, Frisian, frieze

Friesland = Friesland, Friesland, Friesland

Friezin = Frisian, Frisian woman, Frisian, Frisian woman

fris = fresh, recent

friseren = curl, do

frisheid = airiness

frisse lucht toewaaien = aerate, fan

frivoliteit = frivolity, frivolity, silliness

frivool = frivolous

frommelen = crease, crumble

frons = furrow, wrinkle

fronsen = furrow, wrinkle

front = front, battlefront, frontage

fruiten = fry

frustreren = frustrate

fuif = celebration, festival, party

fuiven = celebrate

functie = function

functionaris = functionary

functioneren = function, operate, run, work

functionerend = active

fundament = element, foundation

fundamenteel = fundamental

funderen = erect, establish, found

funest = fateful, ill-fated

furie = shrew, vixen, Xanthippe

furore = craze, hit

furore maken = be a hit, be in

fusilleren = shoot dead, shoot dead

fust = barrel

fut = energy

futiliteit = trifle

fuut = grebe, grebe

fysica = physics

fysicus = physicist

fysiek = physical

fysisch = physical

ga = spouse

gaai = jay

gaan = go, go on foot, sound, go, ride, travel, go, shall, will

gaanderij = gallery

gaan door = cover, go through, pass through

gaan halen = fetch, get, pick up

gaan liggen = lie down, lie down, lie down, abate, settle

gaan naar = advance, approach, come on

gaan slapen = go to sleep, go to bed

gaan staan = get up, rise, stand, stand up, get up, rise, stand, stand up

gaan zitten = sit down, sit down

gaap = yawn

gaarne = willingly

gaas = gauze

gabardine = gaberdine

Gabon = Gabon

gade = spouse

gadeslaan = keep, mind, observe

gadolinium = gadolinium

gage = salary, wage, wages

gal = gall, bile, gall

galactisch = galactic

galant = fiancé, courteous, polite, well-mannered

galerie = gallery

galerij = gallery

Galicië = Galicia, Galicia, Galicia, Galicia

Galilea = Galilee, Galilee

Gallicisch = Galician

Gallië = Gaul, Gaul

Galliër = Gaul

Gallisch = Gallic, Gaulish

gallium = gallium

gallon = galloon, gold braid, stripe

galm = echo, resonance

galmen = resound, echo, resound, peal, ring

galnoot = gall

galop = gallop

galopperen = gallop

Gambia = Gambia, Gambia

gamma = gamma

gammel = decayed, decrepit, dilapidated, lapsed, rickety

gander = gander

gang = gallery, corridor, passage

gangbaar = accepted, valid, for sale, accepted

Ganges = Ganges

gangpad = aisle

gangster = gangster, hoodlum

gans = goose, entire, overall, whole

Ganymedes = Ganymede

ganzebloem = marguerite

ganzerik = cinquefoil

gapen = gape, yawn, gape, gawk, yawn

gaping = breach, gap, crack, crevice

gappen = steal

garage = garage, garage

garanderen = guarantee, warrant

garant = hostage

garantie = guarantee, warrant

gard = rod, switch, wand

garde = guard

gardenia = gardenia

garderobe = cloakroom

gardiaan = archimandrite

gareel = harness

garen = thread

garen spinnen bij = turn to account, turn to good account

garf = sheaf

garnaal = shrimp, prawn

garneren = garnish, fit out, trim

garnizoen = garrison

garstig = rancid

gas = gas

Gasconjer = Gascon

gasfles = gas cannister, gas cylinder

gaspedaal = accelerator, accelerator pedal, accelerator, accelerator pedal

gast = guest

gastheer = host

gasthuis = hospital

gastvrij = hospitable

gastvrijheid = hospitality, hospitality

gastvrijheid verlenen aan = accomodate, entertain, put up

gastvrouw = hostess

gat = aperture, opening, cave, cavity, backside, rump, hole

gauw = soon, fast, quick, rapid, speedy, swift, fast, quickly, swiftly

gave = gift, aptitude, disposition, talent, turn, aptitude, disposition, talent, aptitude, disposition, talent

gazel = gazelle

gazon = lawn, lawn

ge = thou, you, thou, you, ye, you, ye, you, thou, you

geaardheid = character, nature, personality, character, nature, character, nature

geabonneerd zijn = have a subscription, take in, have a subscription, take in

geaccepteerd = accepted

geaccepteerd worden = be accepted

geacht = dear

geadopteerd = adoptive, adopted

geadresseerde = addressee, addressee

gebaar = gesture

gebaard = bearded, bearded

gebabbel = chat

gebak = baked goods

gebakken ei = boiled egg

gebaren = gesture, wave

gebarenkunst = pantomime

gebarentaal = sign language

gebarsten = cracked, cracked

gebed = prayer

gebedel = begging

gebeente = skeleton

gebelgd = affronted, aggrieved, insulted, offended

gebergte = mountain chain

gebeurde = event

gebeuren = become, come about, grow, happen, become, come about, grow, happen, event, event, occasion, occurence, opportunity, come about, happen, occur

gebeurlijk = contingent, eventual

gebeurtenis = event, event, event, occasion, occurence, opportunity, event, chance, event, occurence, opportunity, event

gebied = area, region, ball, sphere, territory

gebieder = boss, chief, leader, ruler

gebit = teeth

gebladerte = foliage

geblokt = checked, chequered

gebocheld = hunch-backed, hunch-backed

gebochelde = hunchback

gebod = command, order

geboefte = rabble, riff-raff

geboeid = fascinated, gripped

gebogen = bent, bent, curved

gebonden = concentrated, dense, thick

geboorte = birth

geboortedag = birthday, birthday

geboorteplek = cradle, place of birth

geboren = gifted, talented

geboren worden = arise, be born

gebouw = building

gebraden = roasted

gebrek = damage, poverty, vice, absence, lack, shortage, shortcoming

gebrekkig = disabled, crippled, infirm

gebrekkig worden = be on the decline, go downhill, go off

gebroken = broken, broken

gebruik = custom, habit, way, custom, mores, use, use

gebruikelijk = accustomed, customary, used to, usual, wonted

gebruiken = eat, feed, eat, feed, drink, employ, use, make use of

gebruiker = consumer, user

gebruik maken van = turn to account, turn to good account

gebruikt = used

gebruikt worden = be used

gebuur = neighbour

gecijfer = calculation, computation

geciviliseerd = civilized

gecommitteerde = commissioner

gecompliceerd = complicated, complex, complicated

geconcentreerd = concentrated, strong

gedaante = form, shape

gedaanteverandering = metamorphosis, transformation

gedaanteverwisseling = metamorphosis, recreation, regeneration, transformation

gedachte = opinion, thought

gedachtenis = keepsake, memento, souvenir, memory, recollection

gedateerd = old-fashioned, out of date

gedeelte = part, piece, share

gedeeltelijk = partial

gedegen = firm, solid

gedegenereerd = degenerate

gedelegeerde = delegate

gedenkboek = album

gedenkdag = anniversary, anniversary

gedenken = recall, recollect, remember

gedenkschrift = keepsake, memento, souvenir

gedenkteken = keepsake, memento, souvenir, monument

gedenkwaardig = memorable

gedeputeerde = delegate, deputy, representative, delegate, deputy, representative

gedetailleerd = detailed

gedetineerde = prisoner

gedicht = poem

gedienstigheid = favor, favour

gedijen = accrue, grow, be succesful, prosper

geding = action, lawsuit

gediplomeerd = certificated, graduate

gedistilleerd = alcoholic drinks

gedistingeerd = distinctive

gedoe = action, activity, making, manufacture, making, manifacture

gedogen = accord, admit, afford, allow, permit

gedrag = behavior, behaviour, conduct, deportment

gedragslijn = policy

gedrocht = monster

gedrochtelijk = monstrous

gedroom = reverie

gedrukt = depressed, dejected, depressed

gedruktheid = dejection, depression

geducht = strong, enormously, extremely

geduld = patience

geduld hebben = be patient

geduldig = patient

gedupeerd = cheated, deceived

gedurende = for, during, whereas, while, whilst

gedurende lange tijd = at great length, for a long time

gedurfd = audacious, bold, daring, intrepid

gedurfdheid = audacity, boldness, daring

gedurig = abiding, lasting, frequently, often, regularly

gedwee = obedient

gedweeheid = manageability, tractability

gedwongen = compulsory, against one's will

geel = yellow, yellow

geelkoper = brass, brass

geelkoperen = brass

geëmotioneerd = seized with emotion

geen = neither, nobody, none, no-one, no

geen dank = don't mention it, you're welcome

geëndosseerde = endorsee

geen enkel = neither, nobody, none, no-one

geen enkele = neither, nobody, none, no-one

geëngageerd = engaged, engaged

geen rekening houden met = leave out of account, leave out of account

geenszins = by no means, in no way, not at all, not on any account

geen tegenspraak duidend = dogmatic

geen zier = not an ace

geest = soul, ghost, phantom, fairy, intellect, mind, mind, spirit

geestdrift = alacrity, enthusiasm, verve, vivacity

geestdriftig = enthusiastic

geestelijk = ecclesiastic, mental, spiritual

geestelijke = clergyman, clergyman, pastor, priest

geestig = lively, witty

geestigheid = witticism

geestrijk = alcoholic

geestvervoering = ecstasy

geestverwant = fellow-thinker

geeuw = yawn

geeuwen = yawn

geeuwhonger = famine

gefascineerd = fascinated, gripped

gefluister = whisper

gefluit = singing

geforceerd = strained

gefortuneerd = affluent, rich, wealthy, well-off

gefrankeerd = post-paid, stamped

gegoed = in easy circumstances, well-to-do

gegoten voorwerp = cast

gegroet = hello

gegrond = right, true

gehaast = hurried, hastily, hurriedly, in a hurry

gehaat = accursed, accurst, hated

gehakt = hamburger meat, minced meat

gehalte = value, worth

gehamer = hammering

gehavend = broken, damaged

gehecht = affectionate, devoted, selfless

gehechtheid = adherence, attachment, attachment

geheel = integer, completely, entirely, through, completely, fully, overall, total, entire, overall, whole, entirety, at all, entirely, quite, wholly, whole

geheel maken = accomplish, achieve, finish

geheelonthouder = teetotaller, total abstainer, teetotaller, total abstainer

geheelonthouding = teetotalism, total abstinence, teetotalism, total abstinence, teetotalism, total abstinence

geheiligd = holy, sacred

geheim = confidential, secret, secret

geheimenis = mystery

geheimschrift = code, secret code

geheimzinnig = apocalyptic, abstruse, mysterious

geheugen = memory, recollection, memory

gehoor = audience, hearing, hearing, audience, auditory

gehoorapparaat = hearing aid, hearing aid

gehoorbeentje = anvil, incus

gehoord worden = be heard

gehoorzaal = auditory, auditorium

gehoorzaam = obedient, obedient

gehoorzamen = obey

gehucht = hamlet, township

gehuicheld = hypocritical

gehuisvest = housed

gehuwd = married, married, married

geijl = delirium

geil = voluptuous

geilheid = lust, sexual pleasure

geïnfecteerd = contaminated, infected

geïntegreerd circuit = integrated circuit

geïnteresseerd = gripped, interested

geintje = sly joke

geisha = geisha

geïsoleerd = isolated, secluded, remote

geit = she-goat, goat

geitebok = he-goat

geitenmelker = nightjar

geitje = kid

gejaagd = agitated

gejaagdheid = agitation, excitement, agitation, alarm

gejakker = haste

gejubel = exultation, jubilation

gek = crazy, insane, mad, nuts, lunatic, ridiculous, odd, peculiar, strange

gekeuvel = chat

gekheid = craziness, insanity, lunacy, madness, craziness, insanity, lunacy, madness, nonsense

gekkenhuis = insane asylum

gekko = gecko

geklede jas = frock coat

geklep = tolling

geklingel = jingle, tinkle

geknars = grating, grating

gekochte = acquisition, purchase

gekookt = cooked

gekozen = elected

gekrabbel = scrabble

gekras = grating

gekscheren = jest, joke

gekte = craziness, insanity, lunacy, madness

gekunsteld = affected, artificial

gekwetst worden = take offence, take offense

gek worden = go crazy

gek zijn op = be fond of, love

gelaat = face

gelaatstrek = feature, trait

gelaatstrekken = physiognomy

gelaatsuitdrukking = expression

gelach = laughter

geladen met = carrying, loaded with

gelag = banquet, feast

gelasten = command, order, tell

gelatenheid = acquiescence, rezignation

geld = money

geldboete = fine

geldbuidel = purse, wallet

geldelijk = financial

gelden = concern, be valid

geldend = valid

Gelderland = Guelderland, Guelders, Guelderland, Guelders, Guelderland, Guelders

Gelders = Guelders

Gelderse roos = Guelder rose

geldig = acceptable, valid

geldig verklaren = validate

geldig zijn = be valid

geldkist = cashier's stand, fund, money box, money-box, till

geldmiddelen = finance

geldstuk = coin

geld verdienen = make money

geldwolf = money-grubber

... geleden = ... ago

geleding = joint, connection, knot, node, section

geleerd = cultured, educated, learned, well-informed

geleerde = scholar, scientist, scholar

gelegenheid = chance, event, occurence, opportunity

gelegenheids- = occasional

gelegen komen = be appropriate, suit, be suitable

gelegen zijn = be situated

geleide = escort

geleidelijk = gradually, little by little, gradual, gradually, little by little

geleiden = conduct, direct, guide, head, lead, conduct, guide, lead

geleider = leader

gele koorts = yellow fever

Gele Rivier = Yellow River

Gele Zee = Yellow Sea

gelid = joint, file, line, rank, row, turn

geliefd = loved, beloved

geliefde = lover, lover, beloved, loved one, lover, sweetheart, well-beloved, beloved, loved one, lover, sweetheart, well-beloved

gelieve = please

gelijk = even, flat, level, smooth, equal, even, level, alike, all the same, equally, smooth, at the same time

gelijkelijk = alike, all the same, equally

gelijken = be similar, resemble

gelijkend = like, alike, similar

gelijkenis = allegory, image, picture, portrait, resemblance, similarity

gelijke tred houdend = abreast

gelijk hebben = be right

gelijk hebbend = right, true

gelijkheid = draw, equality

gelijkmaken = even, level, even, level

gelijkmatig = equal, even, level, even, regular

gelijkschakelen = coordinate, co-ordinate

gelijksoortig = analogous, similar, like, alike, similar

gelijksoortigheid = analogy

gelijktijdig = simultaneous, at the same time

gelijkvormig = like, alike, similar, uniform

gelijkwaardig = equivalent

gelijkzetten = adjust, put right

gelijk zijn aan = equal

gelofte = vow

geloof = confidence, faith, trust, belief, religion

geloofsbrief = credential

geloofsverzaker = apostate

geloofwaardig = plausible

geloven = account, accredit, believe, deem, account, deem, opine, think

geloven aan = believe in

geloven in = believe in

gelovig = religious

gelui = tolling

geluid = sound

geluidloos = noiseless

geluidsband = audio tape

geluidsleer = acoustics

geluidssterkte = volume

geluk = luck, happiness, happiness, prosperity, success

geluk hebben = be lucky, have good luck

gelukkig = fortunately, fortunate, happy, unfortunately

gelukwens = congratulation

gelukwensen = congratulate

gemaakt = affected, artificial, artificial

gemaaktheid = affectation

gemaal = husband

gemak = comfort

gemakkelijk = easy, facile, easily, comfortable, convenient, handy, opportune

gemalin = wife

gemaskerd bal = masked ball

gematigd = moderate, reasonable, modestly

gember = ginger

gemeen = nasty, abandoned, nasty, abject, base, low, nasty, vile

gemeenheid = abjection

gemeenlijk = usually

gemeenplaats = banality, platitude, cliché, stereotype

gemeenschap = community, society

gemeenschap hebben = make love, have sexual intercourse, mate

gemeenschappelijk = collective, joint, common, joint

gemeenschapszin = solidarity

gemeente = community, parish

gemeentehuis = town-hall, city hall, town hall

gemelijk = fretful, morose, peevish, sullen

gemeubileerd = furnished

gemiddeld = average, mean, average, mean, middle, average, mean

gemiddelde = average, average

gemijmer = reverie

gemis = absence, lack, shortage, shortcoming

gemoed = soul

gemoedsbeweging = affection

gemoedsgesteldheid = humour, mood, temper, humour, mood, temper

gemoedstoestand = mood

gems = chamois

gemsleer = chamois, chamois leather

gemzeleer = chamois, chamois leather

gen = gene

genaakbaar = accessible

genade = grace, charity, mercifulness, mercy, mercy, absolution, pardon

genadigheid = favor, favour

genaken = advance, approach, come on

gênant = straitened

gendarme = gendarme, patrolman

Gendt = Ghent, Ghent

gene = that, that one

gêne = trouble

genealogie = family tree, genealogy, pedigree, genealogy

genealogisch = genealogical

genealoog = genealogist

geneesheer = doctor, physician

geneeskunde = medicine, practice of medicine

geneeskundig = medical, medical

geneesmiddel = drug, medicine, pharmaceutical

genegen = inclined

genegenheid = affection, affection

geneigd = inclined

geneigdheid = tendency

geneigd zijn = incline, be inclined

geneigd zijn tot = incline, be inclined

generaal = general, general, usual

generatie = generation

generatief = generative, sexual

genereus = generous, generous

Genesis = Genesis

Genève = Geneva

genezen = cure, heal, remedy, recover, cure, heal, remedy

geniaal = ingenious

genie = genius, genius, man of genius

geniesoldaat = pioneer

genieten = get, have, receive, delight in, enjoy

genieten van = be glad, enjoy, rejoice, delight in, enjoy

genist = pioneer

genius = genius, guardian angel

genoeg = enough, sufficient, enough, quite, rather, sufficiently

genoegen = pleasure, fun, pleasure

genoeg hebben = be full, have enough

genoeglijk = agreeable, enjoyable, lovely, nice, pleasant, agreeable, pleasant

genoeglijkheid = pleasantness

genoemd worden = be called

genootschap = academy, association, circle, club, society

genot = use

genotvol = pleasurable

genotzucht = hedonism

genre = genre

genrestuk = genre

gent = drake

gentiaan = gentian

gentleman = gentleman, gentleman

Genua = Genoa

geoefend = experienced, expert, skilful, skilled, skillful, practised, accomplished, adept, experienced, expert

geograaf = geographer, geographer

geografie = geography

geografisch = geographic, geographical

geologie = geology

geologisch = geological

geoloog = geologist

geometrie = geometry

Georgië = Georgia

Georgiër = Georgian

Georgisch = Georgian

gepast = appropriate, becoming, seemly, suitable, convenient, handy, opportune

gepelde rijst = husked rice

gepensioneerd = retired

gepensioneerde = pensioner, retiree

geploeter = efforts

gepraat = chat

geprononceerd = striking

geraamte = skeleton, skeleton

Geraamtekust = Skeleton Coast

Geraardsbergen = Grammont

geraffineerd = sophisticated

geranium = geranium

gerant = manager

gerecht = food, tribunal

gerechtigheid = justice, righteousness

gerechtsgebouw = tribunal

gerechtshof = court

gerechtszaak = action, lawsuit

gereed = finished, ready, through

gereedheid = readiness

gereedkomen = get ready

geregeld = even, regular, regularly

geregeld bezoeken = frequent, visit regularly

geregistreerd = registered

gerenommeerd = famous

gericht = judgment

gerief = comfort

geriefelijk = comfortable

gerieflijk = comfortable

gering = diminutive, little, small, little

geringachten = make no account of

geringschatten = make no account of

Germaan = German, Teuton

Germaans = Germanic, Teutonic

germanium = germanium

geroerd = seized with emotion

gerookt = smoked

geroosterd = roasted

gerst = barley

gerucht = fame, hearsay, renown, repute, rumor, rumour, rumor, rumour, sound

geruchtmakend = lurid, sensational

geruim = considerable, sizable

geruisloos = noiseless

geruit = checked, chequered

gerust = calm, tranquil, <politeness particle>

gerustheid = calmness, composure

geruststellen = appease, calm, quiet, soothe, still

gescheiden = apart, separately, divorced, divorced

gescheld = abuse

geschenk = gift, present, gift

gescheurd = torn, torn

geschieden = come about, happen, occur

geschiedenis = story, history

geschiet = firing

geschift = crack-brained, daft, loopy, nuts, weird

geschikt = appropriate, becoming, seemly, suitable, convenient, handy, opportune, of use, suitable, of use, suitable

geschiktheid = ability, capability, fitness, suitability

geschikt zijn = fit, suit, be suitable

geschil = disagreement, discord, dissension, quarrel

geschommel = oscillation

geschoold = able

geschrift = writing, writing, work

geschrokken = startled, startled, aghast, startled, startled

geschut = artillery

geschutskoepel = turret

geselen = whip, whip

gesjouw = efforts

geslacht = house, house, generation, clan, ethnic group, race, tribe, sex

geslachtelijk = generative, sexual

geslachtkunde = family tree, genealogy, pedigree, genealogy

geslachts- = genital, venereal

geslachtsdaad = copulation

geslachtsdrift = heat, sexual desire

geslachtsziekte = venereal disease

gesloten = closed, shut

gesmoord = dull, obtuse

gesp = buckle

gespannen = strained

gespeend van = without

gespen = buckle

gesprek = conversation, conversation

gespuis = rabble, riff-raff

gestaag = constant, continual, permanent, sustained

gestadig = constant, continual, permanent, sustained

gestalte = accretion, growth, stature

gestamp = tramping

geste = gesture

gesteld dat = supposing that

gesteldheid = predisposition, tendency, condition, state

gesteld zijn = fare

gesticht = institute

gesticuleren = gesture

gestreepte slangekopvis = striped snake-head fish

gestreng = rigourous, stringent

gestroomlijnd = streamlined

getal = amount, number

getalenteerd = accomplished, talented

getand = dental

getapt = popular

getier = agitation, riot, tumult

getij = tide

getikt = crack-brained, daft, loopy, nuts, weird

getrappel = tramping

getroebleerd = crack-brained, daft, loopy, nuts, weird

getroffene = victim

getroubleerd = crack-brained, daft, loopy, nuts, weird

getrouw = faithful, faithful, loyal

getrouwd = married, married, married

getrouwheid = adherence, adherence

getuige = witness, present one

getuigen = attest, bear witness of, testify

getuigenis = certificate, testimony

getuigen van = exhale

getuigschrift = certificate, testimony

getweeën = by twos

geul = furrow, wrinkle

geur = aroma, flavour, odor, odour, scent, smell, perfume

geuren = give off an odour, reek, smell

geurig = aromatic, fragrant, nutty, fragrant, good-smelling, nutty

gevaar = danger, danger, peril

gevaarlijk = alarming, dangerous

gevaarlijkheid = danger

gevaarte = colossus

geval = affair, case, matter, affair, case, matter, chance, event, occurence, opportunity

gevangene = prisoner, prisoner

gevangenis = jail, gaol, prison, jail, gaol, prison, jail, gaol, prison

gevangenneming = catch, prey

gevangen zetten = imprison, jail

gevat = to the point, lively, witty, to the point

gevecht = action, battle, scuffle, struggle, scuffle

gevechts- = battle, battle-, of a battle

geveinsd = hypocritical, underhanded, affected

gevel = façade, front, battlefront, frontage

gevellijst = architrave, architrave

geven = give

gevest = handle, knob

gevestigd = fast, firm, stable

gevestigd zijn = dwell, live

gevierd = famous, famous

gevit = hair-splitting

gevlei = flattery

gevlochten mat = plaited mat

gevoeglijk = appropriately

gevoel = sentiment, feel, feeling, sensation

gevoelen = feel, sense

gevoelig = dainty, delicate, fine, refined, accessible, impressible, sensitive, impressible, sensitive, sensitive, sensitive

gevoeligheid = sentiment

gevogelte = birds, fowl, poultry

gevolg = suite, train, consequence, consistency, result, adherents, disciples, followers, following, party, supporters, consequence

gevolgtrekking = conclusion, inference

gevuld = round

gewaad = costume, outfit, suit, article of dress, garment, article of clothing, garment

gewaagd = adventurous, hazardous, risky

gewaagdheid = hazard, risk

gewaarworden = descry, perceive, descry, perceive, feel, sense

gewaar worden = find, notice, perceive

gewaarwording = emotion

gewag = mention

gewag maken van = mention

gewapend begeleiden = escort

gewas = plant, vegetation

geweer = gun, rifle, gun

geweifel = hesitation, wavering

geweld = violence

geweld aandoen = force, violate, overpower, prevail over

geweldenaar = tyrant

geweldg = titanic

geweldig = enormous, huge, immense, colossal, huge

geweldpleging = violence

gewelf = arch, dome, vault, vaulted ceiling

gewend raken = accustom oneself, get used

gewend zijn = accustom, be in the habit of

gewest = province, region

gewestelijk = provincial, regional

geweten = conscience

gewetensvol = conscientious

gewettigd = legal

gewezen = ex-, former, former

gewicht = aplomb, self-assurance, concern, weight, weight

gewichtloosheid = weightlessness

gewiekst = clever, cunning, sly, smart

gewijd = holy, sacred

gewillig = willing, obedient, voluntary, willing

gewin = benefit, gain, profit, gain, profit

gewis = certain, sure

gewond = injured, wounded

gewone esdoorn = sycamore

gewone forel = trout

gewone goudsbloem = pot marigold

gewoon = accustomed, customary, used to, usual, wonted, common, ordinary, usual

gewoonlijk = ordinarily, usually, usually

gewoon maken = accustom

gewoonte = custom, habit, way

gewoontjes = commonplace, dismal, trite

gewoon vingerhoedskruid = foxglove

gewoon zijn = accustom, be in the habit of

gewricht = joint

gewrichtsontsteking = arthritis

gewrocht = product

gewrongen = affected, artificial

gezag = authority, authority, authority, glamor, glamour, prestige

gezaghebbend = authorative

gezaghebber = authority

gezagvoerder = captain

gezamenlijk = collective, joint, common, joint

gezang = singing, song

gezangboek = songbook

gezangbundel = songbook

gezant = ambassador, ambassador, emissary, envoy, messenger

gezantschap = embassy

gezantschapsgebouw = embassy, embassy building

gezegde = expression

gezel = companion

gezellig = homy, close, intimate

gezelschap = company, company, circle, circle, club, society

gezet = fat, stout

gezeten = in easy circumstances, well-to-do

gezicht = expression, view, sight, view, face, vision

gezichten trekken = grimace

gezichtseinder = horizon

gezichtspunt = viewpoint

gezichtsscherpte = visual acuity

gezichtsvermogen = sight, view

gezien = dear

gezin = family

gezind = inclined

gezindte = confession

gezins- = domestic

gezocht = artificial

gezochtheid = esteem, regard, respect

gezond = well, healthy, well

gezondheid = well-being, health

gezond van lijf en leden = able-bodied

gezond zijn = be well

gezwel = tumor, tumour

gezwind = fast, quick, rapid, speedy, swift

Ghana = Ghana

Ghanees = Ghana, Ghanaian

gibbon = gibbon

Gibraltar = Gibraltar

Gideon = Gideon

gids = leader, guidebook, guide, handbook, guide, guidebook

gidsboek = guidebook, handbook, guide, guidebook

gier = liquid manure, muck-water, stale, turn, vulture

gieren = whistle, skid, cry out, scream, shout, fertilize

gierig = avaricious, miserly, stingy

gierigaard = miser, niggard, skinflint

gierigheid = avarice, miserliness, stinginess

gierzwaluw = swift

gieteling = blackbird

gieten = irrigate, water, cast, mold, mould, pour, rain cats and dogs, water, pour, scatter, shed

gieter = watering-can

gietvorm = matrix, mold, mould

gif = poison

gift = gift, present, gift, poison

giftig = poisonous

gigantisch = gigantic, huge, enormous, huge, immense

gij = thou, you, thou, you, ye, you, ye, you, thou, you

gijzelaar = hostage, hostage

gil = scream

Gilbert Eilanden = Gilbert Islands

gilde = corporation, trade-union

Gilgamesj = Gilgamesh

gillen = yell

ginder = over there, yon, yonder

ginds = over there, yon, yonder

gindse = that ... over there, those

ginnegappen = sneer

gips = gypsum, plaster of Paris

giraffe = giraffe

gireren = endorse

giro = endorsement

gispen = reproach, rebuke, reprove, scold

gissen = guess, conjecture, surmise

gissing = conjecture, guess, guesswork

gist = leaven, yeast, yeast

gisten = ferment

gisteravond = last night

gisteren = yesterday

gisternacht = last night

gisting = agitation, commotion, disturbance, excitement, flutter, turmoil

gitaar = guitar

glacé = icing

glad = smooth, slippery, slippery

gladiool = gladiolus

gladmaken = smooth, make smooth

gladschuren = abrade

gladstrijken = iron, iron clothes, smooth, make smooth

glans = gloss, sheen

glanskool = anthracite

glanzen = shine, glaze

glanzend = bright, brilliant

glas = glass, glass

glasachtig = glassy

glaswaar = pane

glaswerk = pane

glazen = glass

glazig = glassy

glazuren = glaze

glazuur = enamel, glaze

gletsjer = glacier

gleuf = slot, slot, slot

glibberen = glide, slip

glibberig = slippery, slippery

glijden = glide, slip

glijmiddel = skate

glimlach = smile

glimlachen = smile

glimmer = mica

glippen = glide, slip

globaal = approximate

globe = globe, worldglobe

gloed = glow, heat, passion, verve, vivacity

gloeien = glow, glow with heat

gloeiend = ablaze, afire, aflame, aglow, ardent, hot

gloeilamp = bulb

glooien = slope down

glooiend = sloping

glooiing = acclivity, hillside, slope

gloren = flash

glorie = fame, glory, renown

glorierijk = famous, glorious

glorieus = famous, glorious

glossarium = glossary

glosse = gloss

gluren = peep, peep upon, spy, spy upon

gluurder = spy

gnoe = gnu, wildebeest

gnoom = brownie, gnome, goblin

goal = goal

god = god

goddelijk = divine

godenspijs = ambrosia

godgeleerdheid = theology

godheid = god

godlasteren = blaspheme, cuss, curse, swear

godloochenaar = atheist

godloochenarij = atheism

godloochening = atheism

godsdienst = religion

godsdienstig = pious, religious

godsdienstoefening = service, worship service

godshuis = temple

godslasteraar = blasphemer

godslastering = blasphemy

godverdomme = damn

godvrezend = pious

goed = estate, farm, property, ranch, good, nice, okay, okay, well, good, agreed, okay, correct, right, possession, property, clothes, clothing, correct, exact, proper, right

goedaardig = benign, good-hearted, good-hearted, kind, unimportant

goedbekendstaand = of good repute

goeddeels = for the greater part, for the most part, for the greater part, for the most part

goede gezondheid = well-being

goedemiddag = good afternoon

goedemorgen = good morning

goedenacht = good night

goedenavond = good evening

goedendag = good day

goederen = cargo, goods, goods, wares

goedertieren = lenient, charitable, merciful

goede smaak = good taste

Goede Vrijdag = Good Friday

goedgeefs = generous

goedgehumeurd = gay, merry

goedgeluimd = gay, merry

goedgezind = advantageous, favourable

goedhartig = good-hearted, kind

goedheid = goodness

goedig = good-hearted, kind, accommodating, good-hearted

goedigheid = accommodation

goedje = matter, stuff, substance

goedkeuren = approve

goedkeuring = acclaim, approval

goedkoop = cheap, inexpensive, cheaply, cheap, inexpensive, cheaply

goedmaken = compensate

goed mens = nice guy

goed staan = become

goeduitziend = good-looking

goedvinden = accede, agree, consent, agreement, consent, permission

goed zetten = adjust, put right

goeiemiddag = good afternoon

goeiemorgen = good morning

goeienacht = good night

goeienavond = good evening

goeiendag = good day

goeiert = nice guy

Gog = Gog

golf = golf, golf, gulf, gulf, golf, wave

golfslag = billow

golfspel = golf, golf, gulf, golf

Golf van Aden = Gulf of Aden

Golf van Bengalen = Bay of Bengal

Golf van Biskaje = Bay of Biscay

Golf van Californië = Gulf of California

Golf van Genua = Gulf of Genoa

Golf van Mexico = Gulf of Mexico

Golf van Oman = Gulf of Oman

Golf van Panama = Gulf of Panama

Golf van Valencia = Gulf of Valencia

Golf van Venezuela = Gulf of Venezuela

Golgotha = Calvary, Golgotha, Calvary, Golgotha

Goliath = Goliath

golven = undulate

gom = eraser, gum

gommen = erase

gonorroe = clap, gonorrhea

gonzen = buzz, hum

goochelaar = magician

goodwill = affection

gooien = toss, throw

goor = stale

gordel = belt, zone, belt, girdle

gordeldier = armadillo

gorden = gird

Gordiaans = Gordian

gordijn = curtain

gorgelen = gargle, rinse

gorilla = gorilla

gort = meal

gortig = stale

Gotenburg = Gothenburg

gotisch = Gothic

gotisch lettertype = fracture

goud = gold

goudblond = golden

gouden = gold, golden

goudgeel = golden yellow

goudkleurig = gold-coloured, golden

Goudkust = Gold Coast, Gold Coast

goudlelie = amaryllis

goudmaker = alchemist

goudmijn = gold-mine

goudsbloem = pot marigold, marigold

goudsmid = goldsmith

goudvis = goldfish

goulash = goulash, stew

gouvernante = governess

gouvernement = province, administration, government

gouverneur = governor, tutor

gouw = district, province

graad = degree, grade, grade, rank, rate, degree, heading, title

graaf = count, earl

graafschap = county

graag = willingly

graag gedaan = don't mention it, you're welcome

graagte = appetite, alacrity, avidity, covetousness, eagerness, greediness

Graal = Grail

Graalridder = Grail Knight

graan = grain

gracht = hole, ditch, pit, canal, channel

gracieus = graceful

graf = grave, tomb

grafheuvel = barrow, burial mound, grave-mound, tumulus

grafiek = graphic arts, graphics

grafische kunst = graphic arts, graphics

graflegging = burial, funeral, interment

gram = gram, gramme

grammatica = grammar

grammofoon = phonograph, record-player

grammofoonplaat = dial, disc, record, grammophone disc

gramschap = anger

granaat = grenade

granaatappel = pomegranate

granaatkartets = shrapnel

grandioos = grand, grandiose, magnificent, superb

graniet = granite

granieten = granite

grap = gag, joke, gag, joke

grapefruit = grapefruit, grapefruit

grappig = comic, comical, funny

gras = grass, grass, herb, grass

grasgroen = grass green

grasland = meadow

grasmaand = April

grasmat = lawn, lawn

grasveld = lawn, lawn

graszode = sod, sod of grass, turf

gratie = grace, gracefulness, absolution, pardon

gratis = free, for nothing, free, gratis

grauw = grey, rabble, riff-raff

graveerwerk = engraving

gravel = gravel, grit

graven = dig, grub, spade

graveren = engrave

gravure = engraving

grazen = graze

greep = grasp, tongs, grasp

grendel = bolt

grendelen = bolt, fasten

grens = boundary, frontier, limit

grenskantoor = custom-house

grenzeloos = absolute

grenzen = bound

grenzen aan = abut on to, abut to, abut, adjoin, be next to

greppel = hole, ditch, pit

gretig = acquisitive, eager, greedy

Griek = Greek, Greek

Griekenland = Greece

Grieks = Greek

Griekse = Greek woman

Griekse sex = anal sex, anal sex

griep = flu, grip, influenza

griesmeel = meal

griet = rhombus

grieven = afflict, cause pain, cause pain to, distress, give pain to, abuse, insult, offend, annoy, grieve, vex, worry

grievend = abusive, nasty, deplorable, pitiable, sad

griezelig = eerie, grisly, gruesome, macabre, eerie, grisly, gruesome, macabre

griffel = stylus

griffen = engrave

griffier = registrar

grijns = grimace

grijnslachen = sneer

grijnzen = grimace

grijpen = clutch, grab, grasp, grip, seize, grasp

grijper = tongs

grijs = grey, grey

gril = caprice, whim

grillig = fantastic, of fantasy, grotesque, capricious, fitful

grimas = grimace

grimeren = make up

grimmig = grim, bleak

grind = gravel, grit

grip = adhesion

groef = hole, ditch, pit, slot, furrow, wrinkle

groei = growth, accretion, growth, growth, growth

groeien = accrue, grow, accrue, increase, augment, grow, increase, vegetate

groen = inexperienced, green, green

Groenland = Greenland, Greenland

Groenlander = Greenlander

Groenlands = Greenland

Groenlandzee = Greenland Sea

groente = vegetable

groep = are, bevy, collection, group, heap, herd, set, bevy, collection, group, heap, herd, set, group

groepering = group

groepslid = group member

groet = greeting

groeten = greet, salute

groeve = hole, ditch, pit, grave, tomb

Groezië = Georgia

Groeziër = Georgian

grof = crude, raw, rough, coarse, crude, harsh, coarse, crude, common, everyday, vulgar

grol = gag, joke

grommen = bellow, bleat, neigh

grond = base, basis, base, basis, bottom, foundation, ground, ground, soil, earth, land, soil

grondbeginsel = principle

gronden = base

grondgebied = territory

grondig = radical, radically, thoroughly, thoroughgoing, thoroughly

grondlaag = layer, layer of earth

grondslag = base, basis, base, basis, element, foundation

grondstelling = axiom

grondstof = data, material

grondtal = base, basis, base, basis

grondvesten = erect, establish, found

grondvlak = base, basis, base, basis

grondwet = constitution

grondwettelijk = constitutional

grondwettig = constitutional

groom = groom, stableman

groot = lanky, of high stature, tall, big, great, large, adult, full-grown, extensive, spacious, vast, wide

Groot Berenmeer = Great Bear Lake

grootbrengen = breed, bring up, educate, raise

Groot-Brittannië = Britain, Great Britain

grootheid = size, quantity

grootje = granny

grootmeester = adept, maestro, master

grootmoeder = grandmother

grootmoedig = magnanimous

grootouder = grandparent

grootouders = grandparents

grootouders van moederskant = maternal grandparents

grootouders van vaderskant = paternal grandparents

groots = grand, grandiose, magnificent, superb

Groot Slavenmeer = Great Slave Lake

grootte = bulk, dimension, extend, size, size, size, measure, measurement

grootvader = grandfather, maternal grandfather

grootvaderlijk = bird, bird-, bird's, of a bird

grootvader van moederskant = maternal grandfather

gros = majority

groschen = groschen

grot = cave, grotto, cave, cavern, den

grote angst = agony, anguish, fear

Grote Antillen = Greater Antilles

grotendeels = for the greater part, for the most part, mostly, for the greater part, for the most part

Grote Oceaan = Pacific, Pacific Ocean

groter-danteken = greater-than sign

grotesk = grotesque

grote stad = city, metropolis

Grote Verzoendag = Day of Atonement, Feast of Expiation

grote waterval = cataract

grote weg = highway

gruis = gravel, grit, powder

gruiswal = moraine

gruizelen = crumble, crumble away, crumble off

grut = meal

grutten = meal

gruwel = abomination, abhorrence, abomination, atrocity, horror, abhorrence, abomination

gruweldaad = abomination, abhorrence, abomination, atrocity, horror

gruwelijk = horrible

Guatemala = Guatemala

Guatemalteek = Guatemalan

Guatemalteeks = Guatemalan

Guinee = Guinea

Guinees = Guinea

Guinees biggetje = guinea-pig, guinea-pig

guirlande = garland, wreath

guitig = mischievous, playful, jocular, playful

gul = generous, generous

gulden = guilder, gulden, gold, golden

guldenroede = goldenrod

Gulden Vlies = Golden Fleece

gulp = wave

gummi = eraser, gum, rubber

gunnen = adjudge

gunning = tender

gunst = favor, favour

gunstig = advantageous, favourable

guur = abrasive, acerbic, acid, acrid, acrimonious, acute, lurid, sharp, bleak

guurheid = acerbity, acrimony, acuity, sharpness

Guyana = Guyana, Guyana

gymnasium = high school

gymnastiek = gymnastics

gyroscoop = gyroscope

ha = ah, aha

haag = hedge, hedge

haagappel = arbutus fruit

haagbeuk = hornbeam

Haags = Hague, of The Hague

haai = shark

haaibaai = shrew, vixen, Xanthippe

haak = hook, hook

haakje = clasp, hook, clamp, brace, bracket, parenthesis, staple

haakjes = brackets, parantheses

haaks = right-angle, square, perpendicular

haaksluiting = hooks and eyes

haakvormig = hook

haal = streak, stroke

haalbaar = achievable, achievable

haan = cock, rooster, trigger

haar = her, to her, hair, hair, hair, hair, hair, hairs, their, hair of the head, her, his, its, their, its, her, she, her

haarband = hair ribbon, fillet

haard = hearth, firebox, focus

haardos = hair, hair, hair of the head

haardscherm = fender

haardstede = hearth, fireplace, hearth

haardvuur = fire on the hearth

haarkloven = split hairs, act wise, show off, split hairs, carp at, haze, quibble

haarklover = hair-splitter, niggler, nit-picker, hair-splitter, niggler, nit-picker

haarkloverij = hair-splitting, hair-splitting

haarkrul = curl

haarlok = curl

haarmos = maidenhair

haas = hare

haast = soon, haste, almost, nearly, haste

haasten = hurry, press, urge

haastig = hurried, hastily, hurriedly, in a hurry, fast, quick, rapid, speedy, swift

haastigheid = haste, haste

haast maken = go fast, hurry, rush, hurry, rush, hurry

haat = hate

haatdragendheid = grudge, rancour, resentment, grudge, rancour, resentment

hachelijk = dangerous, critical

hachelijkheid = danger

hachje = life

Hades = Hades

hafnium = hafnium

hagedis = lizard

hagel = hail

hagelkorrel = hailstone

hagelsteen = hailstone

hagelwit = snow white

Haïti = Haiti, Haiti

hak = heel

hakbijl = axe

haken = hitch on, hook on, hitch on, hook on, hook

haken naar = ache, ache for

hakkelen = stammer, stutter

hakken = chop, cut, hack

hal = hall

halen = fetch, get, pick up, catch, hit, run across, strike, get, send for

half = half

halfbroer = half-brother

halfdonker = dusk, dusk, twilight

halfgod = demigod

halfgodin = demigodess

halfrond = hemisphere

halfzuster = half-sister

haliotis = abalone, ear shell, haliotis

hallo = hello, hey, say, hello

halm = blade, stalk, stalk, stem, blade, stalk

hals = neck, handle, knob

halsband = collar

halsboord = collar

halsdoek = shawl

halsketting = necklace, necklace, collar

halssnoer = necklace, necklace

halsstarrig = obstinate, stubborn

halte = stop, stage, station, stop

halthouden = halt, come to a halt, stop

ham = ham

Hamburg = Hamburg

hamburger = hamburger

hamer = hammer

hameren = hammer

hand = hand, handshake

handbal = ball game

handdoek = towel

handdruk = handshake

handel = trading, business, commerce, trade, trading, business, trade

handelaar = merchant, businessman, merchant

handelbaar = manageable, tractable, accommodating, good-hearted

handelbaarheid = accommodation

handeldrijven = trading, trading, negotiate, trade

handel drijven = do business, trade

handelen = act, take action, do business, trade, negotiate, trade

handelen volgens = act on, act upon, follow, observe

handeling = action, activity, achievement, act, action, accomplishment, achievement, act, action

handelsartikel = article, commodity

handelsbalans = balance sheet

handelsbeurs = stock exchange

handelsfirma = company, firm, company, firm

handelshuis = company, firm, company, firm

handelswaar = merchandise, wares, commodity, merchandise, wares

handgeklap = applause

handgemeen = affray, affray

handhaving = conservation, maintenance, preservation, retention

handig = adroit, clever, dexterous, skillful

handigheid = expertness, skilfulness, skill, skillfulness

handjevol = handful

handkar = cart, chariot

handkoffer = suitcase, valise

handlanger = abetter, accessory, accomplice

handpalm = palm

handschoen = glove, mitten

handschrift = manuscript, script, writing

handtas = hand-bag

handtasje = hand-bag

handtekening = signature

handvat = handle, tongs, handle, knob

handvest = charter

handvol = handful

handwerk = handiwork, handicraft, occupation, trade

handwortel = wrist

hanekam = mountain ridge

hanengevecht = cockfight

hangen = droop, hang, hang

hanger = ear-drop, earring

hang-glider = hang-glider

hangkast = clothes-press, wardrobe

hanglamp = hanging lamp

hangmat = hammock

Hannibal = Hannibal

Hannover = Hanover

Hanoi = Hanoi

hansworst = buffoon, jester

hanteren = handle, manipulate

hantering = treatment

Hanze = Hanse, Hanseatic League

hap = morsel, mouthful, bite, morsel

haperen = go on the blink, malfunction

hapering = hesitation, wavering

happen = bite

happig = acquisitive, eager, greedy

hard = hard, loud, bleak, hard, fast, quickly, swiftly, severe, strict

harden = abide, endure, harden, temper

hardhandig = coarse, crude, harsh

hardheid = hardness, harshness, severity, rigour, sterness

hardlijvig = constipated, constipated

hardlopen = race, run, run

hardloper = runner

hardnekkig = obstinate, stubborn

hardop = loudly

hard slaan = thresh

hardsteen = ashlar, freestone

hardvochtigheid = harshness

hardware = equipment

harem = harem

haren = hair, hairs

harig = hairy, shaggy

haring = herring

hark = rake

harken = rake

harlekijn = buffoon, jester

harmonica = harmonica

harmonie = harmony

harmoniëren = accord, fit together, harmonize

harmoniëren met = accord with

harmonikaspeler = accordionist

harmonisch = harmonious

harnas = armour

harp = harp

harpij = harpy

hars = resin

hart = heart

hart- = cardiac, cardiac, cordial, hearty, warm, cardiac, heart-

hartedief = darling

hartelijk = hearty, cordial, warm, cardiac, cordial, hearty, warm, cordial, hearty, warm, cordial, hearty, warm

hartelijk bedankt = thank you very much

hartgrondig = cordial, whole-hearted

hartstocht = lust, passion

hartstochtelijk = passionate

hartsvanger = cutlass

hartzeer = affliction

hasj = hashish

hasjiesj = hashish

hatelijk = malicious, mischievous, nasty, vicious, nasty

haten = hate

hautain = arrogant

Havanna = Havana

haven = harbor, harbour, port

havenen = damage, injure, spoil

haver = oats

havik = hawk

havikskruid = hawkweed

Hawaii = Hawaii

Hawaiiaans = Hawaiian

hazelaar = hazel, hazel-tree, hazel, hazel-tree

hazelnoot = hazelnut

hazelworm = blindworm, slow-worm

hazewind = greyhound

hazewindhond = greyhound

H-bom = H-bomb, hydrogen bomb

hè = <question particle>

hebbelijkheid = habit, trick

hebben = have, have got

hebberig = acquisitive

Hebreeër = Hebrew, Jew

Hebreeuws = Hebrew, Jewish, Hebrew, Hebrew language

Hebreeuwse taal = Hebrew, Hebrew language

Hebriden = Hebrides, Western Islands

hebzuchtig = avaricious, miserly, stingy, acquisitive

Hecate = Hecate

hecht = fast, firm, stable, firm, robust, sturdy, firm, solid

hechten = glue, stick, seam, suture

hechten aan = appreciate, like

hechtenis = apprehension, arrest, detention

hechting = seam, suture

hechtpleister = adhesive plaster

hectoliter = hectolitre

hectometer = hectometre

Hector = Hector

heden = today

hedenavond = this evening

hedendaags = actual, current, present, present-day

hee = hey, say

hee daar = hey, say

heel = integer, absolute, complete, completely, entirely, through, completely, fully, quite, very, very much, entire, overall, whole, at all, entirely, quite, wholly

heelal = cosmos, universe

heelkunde = surgery, surgery

heelmeester = surgeon, surgeon

heen = away

heen en weer = back and forth

heengaan = pass away

heenkomen = place of refuge, shelter

heer = boss, master, army, king, gentleman, lord, Mr., gentleman, lord, gentleman, gentleman

heerbaan = major road, highway

heerlijk = agreeable, enjoyable, lovely, nice, pleasant, delicious, agreeable, pleasant, delightful, lovely

heerlijke geur = nice smell, sweet smell

heerschaar = army, army

heerschap = gentleman, lord, Mr., gentleman, lord

heerschappij = power, control, reign, rule

heerschappij in de lucht = air supremacy

heersen = control, govern, restrain, rule

heerser = ruler

heerszuchtig = despotic

hees = hoarse

heester = bush, shrub

heet = nutty, warmly, hot

heethoofdig = hot-headed

hefboom = crowbar, crowbar

heffen = lever, lift, raise

heffing = collection

heft = handle, knob

heftigheid = impetus

heg = hedge, hedge

heggeschaar = hedge clippers, hedge shears

heibel = quarrel

-heid = -ness, -ship, -ity

heide = heath, heather

heiden = idolator, pagan

heidendom = paganism

heidens = pagan

heideveld = heath

heiho = ahoy

heiig = fuzzy, misty

heil = salvage, salvation, recovery

Heiland = Saviour

heilbot = halibut

heildronk = toast

heilgymnastiek = physiotherapy

heilig = holy, sacred

heiligdom = sanctuary, sanctum

heilige = saint, saint

heiligen = sanctify

heiligenkrans = aureole, halo

heiligheid = holiness

heiligmakend = sanctifying

heilig object = holy object, sacred object

heiligschennis = sacrilege

heiligverklaring = canonization

heilig worden = become holy

heimelijk = veiled, clandestinely, secretly, secret

heimwee = homesickness, nostalgia

heining = barrier, fence

heipaal = stake

hek = barrier, fence, grate, grid, grill

hekel = aversion, dislike

hekeldicht = satire

hekje = balustrade, banisters, parapet, railing, grid, hash, number sign, pound sign, sharp

heks = witch

heksen = bewitch

hel = hell, bright, clear, light, hell

helaas = alas, regrettably, unfortunately, that's too bad, what a pity, alas, oh dear

held = hero

heldendicht = epic poem

heldenmoed = heroism

helder = acute, bright, clear, light, clear, distinct, plain, clearly, bright, light, clean, pure, clean, serene, untroubled

helderblauw = bright blue

helderheid = cleanliness, purity

helder worden = clear

helderziend = clairvoyant

heldhaftig = heroic

heldhaftigheid = heroism

heldin = heroin, heroine, heroine

helemaal = at all, entirely, quite, wholly

helemaal niet = not at all

helen = cure, heal, remedy, recover

Helena = Helen

helend = medical

heler = fence

helft = half

helium = helium

Hellas = Hellas

hellebaard = halberd

Helleens = Hellenian, Hellenic

hellen = slope down, stoop

hellend = sloping

helleveeg = shrew, vixen, Xanthippe

helling = acclivity, hillside, slope

helm = helmet

helmstok = tiller

helpen = abet, aid, assist, help, accomodate, aid, assist, help, serve, avail

helper = assistant, aid, assistant, helper, aid, assistent, helper, aid

helpster = assistant, lady help, aid, female aid

hels = infernal

Helsinki = Helsinki

Helvetië = Helvetia

Helvetiër = Helvetian

hem = him, to him, he, him, him

hemd = vest

hemel = baldachin, canopy, heaven, sky

hemel- = celestial, heavenly

hemellichaam = heavenly body

hemels = celestial, heavenly, heavenly

hemelsblauw = sky blue, sky blue, sky blue, sky blue

hemelvaartsdag = Ascension Day

hemelvuur = lightning

hemisfeer = hemisphere

hen = them, them, them, chicken, fowl

Henegouwen = Henegovia

hengel = fishing rod, fishing rod

hengelaar = angler

hengelen = fish with a line, fish with a line

hengelsnoer = line

hengsel = handle

hengst = stallion, stallion

hennep = hemp

hennepnetel = hemp-nettle

hepatitis = hepatitis

her- = re-

Hera = Hera

heraldiek = heraldry

heraut = herald

herberg = bar, pub, hostel, inn, inn, tavern

herbergier = host, innkeeper, landlord

herbergzaam = hospitable

Hercules = Heracles, Hercules

herdenken = recall, recollect, remember

herdenking = recollection

herdenkingsdag = anniversary

herder = shepherd, shepherd

herdershond = sheep-dog

herdruk = reprint, reprint

herdrukken = reprint

hereboer = gentleman farmer

heremiet = hermit

herendienst = serfdom, servitude

herenhuis = mansion

herenigen = reunite

herenknecht = lackey

herenvest = vest, waistcoat

herfst = autumn

herfst- = autumn

herfstachtig = autumnal

herfstdraad = airthreads

herfstmaand = September

hergeven = give back, return

herhaald = repeated

herhaaldelijk = repeatedly, repeatedly

herhalen = repeat, repeat

herhaling = repetition

herinneren = recall, remind, recall

herinnering = memory, recollection, recollection, recollection

herkauwen = chew the cud

herkauwer = ruminant

herkenbaar = recognizable

herkennen = recognize, recognize

herkenning = acknowledgement

herkiezen = re-elect

herkomst = origin

herkrijgen = recover

herleiden = reduce

herleven = revive

herlezen = read again, read over again, re-read

Hermes = Hermes

hermetisch = airtight

hernemen = abjure

Hernhutter = Moravian, Moravian brother

heroïne = heroin, heroin, heroine, heroin

heroïsch = heroic

heros = hero

heroveren = recapture

herpes = herpes, herpes

herrie = ado, din, noise, quarrel, quarrel, agitation, riot, tumult

herrijzen = revive

herroepen = abjure

herscheppen = transform, re-create

herschepping = recreation, refashioning, regeneration, transformation

hersenen = brain

hersens = brain

hersenschim = chimera

hersenschimmig = chimerical

herstelbetaling = reparation

herstellen = repair, fix, repair, fix

hert = deer

herte- = deer, deer-, of a deer

hertekalf = fawn

herten- = deer, deer-, of a deer

hertenkamp = deer-park

hertevlees = venison

hertog = duke

hertogdom = duchy

hertogin = duchess

hertshooi = Saint John's-wort

hervatten = resume

hervormd = reformed

hervormen = reform

hervorming = reform

herwinnen = recover, earn back, regain, win back

herzien = revise

hes = overalls, smock

Hesperus = Hesperus

Hestia = Hestia

het = the, to the, the, the, it, it

het bevel voeren = command, be in command, order

het doen = function, operate, run, work

het doet er niet toe = it doesn't matter, it doesn't matter, never mind, that's all right, you're welcome

het eens zijn = accord, agree, agree, accede, agree, consent

het eens zijn met = agree with

heten = call, be called

hete seizoen = hot season

het gaat om = it's a matter of

het gaat over = it's a matter of

het geeft niet = it doesn't matter

hetgeen = that, what, that, what, that, what

het gevolg zijn van = accrue, come, derive, originate, result

het gewicht bepalen = weigh

het goed maken = be well, feel fine

het grootste deel van = most of

het haar wassen = shampoo

het hare = hers

het hof maken = court, woo

het hoofd afslaan = behead, decapitate

het hoofd bieden = confront, face, confront, face, confront

het hoofd schudden = shake one's head, shake one's head

het hunne = theirs

het initiatief nemen tot = initiate, start

het jammer vinden van = begrudge, regret

het jouwe = yours

het juk opleggen = yoke

Het Kanaal = Channel, English Channel

het lastig maken = carp at, haze, quibble

het leven schenken = bear, give birth to

het licht aandoen = light

het licht aansteken = light

het lidmaatschap opzeggen = withdraw one's name, withdraw one's subscription

het maken = fare

het merendeel van = most of

het middagmaal gebruiken = lunch

het mijne = mine

het mis hebben = be wrong

het onze = ours

het op een lopen zetten = start running

het opnemen tegen = combat, contend with, fight, fight against

het recht hebben = may, have the right to

het spijt me = excuse me

het treffen = be lucky, have good luck

het Tweestromenland = Mesopotamia

het uiterlijk hebben van = appear, look

het veld ruimen = cede, give in, give up, give way, relinquish, yield

het verdommen = refuse, reject

hetwelk = that, which, who, that, who, that, who

hetze = agitation

hetzelfde = the same

hetzij = <question particle>, if, either, whether

het zijne = his

het zij zo = amen

heugenis = memory, recollection

heuglijk = memorable, joyful

heul = aid, help, consolation

heup = hip

heus = true, courteous, polite, well-mannered

heuvel = hill

heuvelhelling = hillside

hevel = siphon

hevig = abrasive, acerbic, acid, acrid, acrimonious, acute, lurid, sharp

hevigheid = amuck

hexadecimaal = hexadecimal

hiaat = gap

hibiscus = hibiscus

hiel = heel

hier = behold, here is, here are, look, there, behold, here is, here are, look, there, here, hither, this way, here

hierbij = herewith

hierboven = above

hier en daar = here and there

hierheen = here, hither, this way

hiernaast = nearby

hiernamaals = hereafter

hier of daar = anywhere, somewhere

hiervandaan = from here, hence, from here, hence

hierzo = behold, here is, here are, look, there, behold, here is, here are, look, there, here

high = high

hij = he, him

hijsblok = pulley

hijsen = hoist, hoist up, run up, wind up

hijskraan = crane, crane, derrick, halyard

hik = hiccup

hikken = hiccup

hilariteit = laughter

Himalaya = Himalayas

hinde = doe, hind

hinder = abashment, embarrassment, perplexity, trouble

hinderen = bother, disturb, hinder, trouble

hinderlaag = ambush, snare

hinderlijk = irritating, nasty, troublesome

hindernis = handicap, impediment, obstacle, obstacle

hinderpaal = handicap, impediment, obstacle, obstacle

hindoe = Hindu

hindoeïstisch = Hindu

hinkelen = hop

hinken = limp

hinkend = lame

hinniken = bellow, bleat, neigh, whinny, neigh

Hippocrates = Hippocrates

Hispanië = Spain

Hispaniola = Hispaniola

historie = story, history

hit = nag, pony

hitte = heat

hobbel = bump

hobbelen = balance, poise, shake

hobbelig = bumpy

hobby = hobby, sideline, hobby

hobo = oboe

hockey = hockey, hockey

hoe = the, how, in what way, how, in what way, as, how, like, such as, how, in what way, how, in what way

hoed = hat

hoedanig = what kind of, what sort of

hoede = guard

hoeden = guard, keep, look after, watch over

hoeder = guard

hoe ... des te = the ... the

hoef = hoof

hoefblad = coltsfoot, coltsfoot

hoefijzer = horseshoe

hoe gaat het? = how are you?, how do you do?

hoek = angle, corner, angle, corner

hoekig = gaunt, angular

Hoek van Holland = Hook of Holland

hoekvormig = gaunt

hoe laat = what time

hoelang = how long, how long

hoe maakt u het? = how are you?, how do you do?

hoen = fowl, chicken, fowl, fowl

hoenderhok = coop

hoepel = hoop

hoer = hooker, whore

hoera = hurray, cheer

hoera roepen = cheer

hoerenkast = brothel, bawdy, brothel, house of ill fame, whorehouse

hoeri = houri

hoes = dust-sheet, loose cover

hoest = cough

hoesten = cough

hoeveel = how many, how much, how many, how much, how many, how much, how many, how much

hoeveelheid = quantity

hoeveelste = how many, what number

hoeven = need, require

hoever = how far

hoewel = though, although

hoezeer = how many, how much

hoezo = why, what for, why

hoe zo = what for, why

hof = court, yard, courtyard, court, garden

hofdame = lady-in-waiting

hoffelijk = courteous, polite, well-mannered

hoffelijkheid = politeness

hofhouding = royal household

hofmeester = purser

hogeschool = academy, academy

hoi = hello

hok = pen, sty

hokken = huddle

hokvast = stay-at-home

hol = hollow, concave, hollow, cavity, hollow, hollow, cave, cavern, den, cave, cavity, hollow, empty, void

hola = hey

Holland = Holland

Hollander = Dutchman, Hollander

Hollands = Dutch

hollen = race, run, run

holmium = holmium

hologig = hollow-eyed

holte = cavity, cave, cavern, den, cave, cavity

hom = roe

Homerus = Homer

hommel = bumblebee

homo = homosexual, gay

homofiel = homosexual, gay, homosexual, gay

homosexueel = homosexual, gay

homp = bit, lump, piece

hond = dog

honde- = canine

hondehok = kennel, dog-kennel

hondelul = arsehole, bastard, son-of-a-bitch

honden- = canine

honderd = hundred, one hundred

honderdduizend = hundred thousand

hondeweer = foul weather

honds = brutal, gruff, harsh, rough, sour, surly, unkind, unpleasant, rude

hondsbrutaal = as bold as brass, incredibly insolent, shameless

hondsdol = mad, rabid

hondsdolheid = hydrophobia, rabies

hondsdraf = ground ivy

hondsgras = couch-grass

hondshaai = dog-fish, sea-dog

hondsheid = impertinence

Honduras = Honduras

Hondurees = Honduran, Honduran

Hondurese = Honduran woman

honen = jeer at, make fun of, mock

Hongaar = Hungarian

Hongaars = Hungarian

Hongaarse = Hungarian, Hungarian woman

Hongarije = Hungary

honger = hunger

honger hebben = be hungry

hongerig = hungry

hongerigheid = appetite

honger krijgen = get hungry

honger lijden = be hungry

hongerloon = starvation wage

Hongkong = Hongkong

Hong Kong = Hongkong

honing = honey

honingbij = bee

honingklaver = melilot

honingraat = honeycomb

honk = aim, goal, purpose, target

honkvast = stay-at-home

Honoloeloe = Honolulu

honorair = honorary

honorarium = fee

honoreren = acknowledge, recognize

Honte = Western Skeldt

hoofd = head, pate, head, pate, column, header, superscription, chief, boss

hoofd- = main, predominant, principal, arch-, chief-, chief, main, major, principal

hoofdartikel = leading article

hoofd der school = headmaster, head of a school

hoofddoek = kerchief

hoofdelijk = individual

hoofdhaar = hair, hair of the head

hoofdkussen = pillow, pillow

hoofdkwartier = headquarters

hoofdletter = capital letter

hoofdonderwijzer = headmaster, head of a school

hoofdpijn = headache

hoofdstad = metropolis, capital, capital city, metropolis

hoofdstuk = chapter

hoofdweg = major road

hoofdzakelijk = chiefly

hoofdzin = sentence

hoog = high, lofty, tall

hoogachten = esteem, think well of

hoogbejaard = elderly

hoogheid = excellency, majesty

Hooglander = Highlander

hoogleraar = academic

Hooglied = Canticles, Song of Solomon, Song of Songs

hoogst = most

hoogstens = at most, at most

hoogte = height, altitude, height, level

hoogtegrens = ceiling

hoogtepunt = acme, acme, acme, zenith

hooguit = at most

hoog water = high tide

hooi = hay

hooiberg = haystack

hooimaand = July

hooimijt = haystack

hooiopper = heap, pile, stack

hoop = accumulation, crowd, heap, mass, multitude, pile, are, bevy, collection, group, heap, herd, set, bevy, collection, group, heap, herd, set, hope, heap, pile, stack

hoorders = audience, auditory

hoorn = earphone, clarion, hooter, horn, klaxon, horn, hooter, horn, klaxon, hooter, horn, klaxon

hop = gee-up, hop, hops, hoopoo

hopelijk = hopefully

hopeloos = abysmal, desperate

hopen = hope

hopman = captain

horde = band, horde, troop

horen = hear, befit, be fitting, have to, must, ought to, should, find out, hear, learn of

horenslang = cerastes, horned viper

horige = serf, serf, villain

horizon = horizon

horizontaal = horizontal, level, across

horloge = watch, wrist-watch, watch

horlogemaker = watchmaker

horoscoop = horoscope

hors d'oeuvre = entrée

horten = shake

hortend = intermittent

Horus = Horus

horzel = hornet

hospitaal = hospital

hostess = stewardess

hostiekistje = fuel tank

hotel = hotel

houden = cause, cause to take place, hang onto, hold

houden van = love, appreciate, like

houden voor = account, accredit, believe, deem, account, consider, deem, see as

houder = holder, socket

houding = behavior, behaviour, conduct, deportment, position, attitude

houri = houri

hout = timber, wood

houtblok = block, chunk of wood

houtduif = pigeon

houten = wooden

houterig = rigid, stiff

houtmijt = woodpile

houtskool = charcoal, charcoal

houw = blow

houweel = pick-axe

houwen = beat, hit, strike, chop, cut, hack

hovenier = gardener

hozen = draw

Hudsonstraat = Hudson Strait, Hudson Strait

huichelaar = hypocrite

huichelachtig = hypocritical

huichelen = dissemble

huid = fur, hide, skin, skin

huidig = actual, current, present, present-day, current, present

huif = tent

huik = cowl, hood

huilen = bark, bay, howl, shed tears, weep, cry, weep

huis = house, house, house, family

huis- = domesticated, house-

huisdier = domestic animal

huiseigenaar = house-owner

huiselijk = domestic, domestic, homy, stay-at-home

huisgezin = family

huishoudboek = account book

huishouden = keep house, manage

huishoudster = housekeeper

huisje = barn, shed, stand, cottage, shell

huisjesslak = snail

huiskamer = living room, living-room, sitting-room

huisnummer = number, number of the house

huisonderwijzer = tutor

huisonderwijzeres = governess

huisraad = furniture

huisschilder = painter

huis van plezier = brothel, bawdy, brothel, house of ill fame, whorehouse

huisvesting = accommodation, accommodation

huisvrouw = housewife

huiswaarts = home

huiveren = quiver, shiver, tremble

huivering = quiver, quivering, vibration

huiveringwekkend = gaunt, ghastly, gruesome, horrible

huizen = dwell, live

hulde = honor, honour, homage

huldebetoon = homage

huldeblijk = homage

huldigen = honor, honour

hulk = bark, barque

hullen = envelop

hulp = aid, assistant, helper, aid, help, aid, assistent, helper, aid, help

hulp- = auxilary

hulpbetoon = assistance, help

hulpeloos = helpless

hulpmiddelen = apparatus, device, set

hulpprediker = curate

hulpvaardig = accommodating, helpful

hulpvaardigheid = helpfulness, readiness to help

hulsel = cover

hulst = holly

humaan = humane

humanist = humanist

humbug = sly joke

humeur = humour, mood, temper, humour, mood, temper

humor = humour, mood, temper, humour, humor, humour

humoristisch = humourous

humus = humus

hun = them, to them, them, to them, them, to them, them, to them, them, to them, them, to them, their, them, them, them, her, his, its, their

hunkeren = ache, ache, long for, yearn

hunkering = longing

hup = away we go, let's start

huppelen = hop

huren = employ, hire, hire

hurken = cower, crouch, squat

hut = cottage, cabin, hut, shack, cabin

hutspot = potpourri, pot-pourri

huur = hire, rent, rental, rent, rent, rent money

huurcontract = lease

huurder = renter, tenant

huurhuis = house to let, hired house, rented house

huurovereenkomst = lease

huurprijs = rent, rent money

huurrijtuig = cab

huwelijk = marriage, matrimony, marriage, marriage

huwelijksaanzoek = offer, offer of parriage, offer, offer of marriage, proposal

huwelijkse staat = marriage, matrimony

huwelijksfeest = wedding, wedding-feast, wedding-party

huwelijksgift = dowry

huwelijksmakelaar = match-maker

huwelijksweken = honeymoon

huwen = become the wife of, marry, become the husband of, marry

hybridisch = hybrid, mongrel

hyena = hyaena

hygiëne = hygiene

hygiënisch = hygienic

hymne = anthem, hymn

Hypnos = Hypnos

hypnose = hypnosis, hypnotic trance

hypnotiseren = hypnotize

hypnotiseur = hypnotist

hypocriet = hypocritical, hypocrite

hypotheek = mortgage

hypothese = hypothesis, supposition

hypothetisch = hypothetical

hysterie = hysteria

hysterisch = hysterical

Iberisch = Iberian

ibis = ibis

IC = integrated circuit

ichneumon = mongoose, mongoose

ideaal = ideal, ideal

idealist = idealist

idee = idea, conception, idea, notion

idem = equally, likewise

identiek = identical, same

identificeren = identify

identiteit = identity

ideografie = picture writing

ideologie = ideology

idioom = idiom

idioot = idiotic, idiot

idiotie = idiocy

idiotisme = idiocy, idiom

idool = idol

idylle = idyll

-ie = -ness, -ship, -ity

'ie = he, him

ieder = a, at, at the rate of, per, all the, each, every, everybody, every one, each, every

iedereen = all the, each, every, everybody, every one, everybody, every one

ieder jaar = yearly

ieders = everyone's

iel = dainty, delicate, fine, refined, airy, loose, sandy

iemand = a, any, anybody, some, somebody, one, someone, some one, a, any, anybody, some, somebody, one, someone, some one

iemand anders = another, another man

iemands = someone's

iemand uit de hogere stand = someone of the upperclass

iemker = apiarist, bee-keeper, bee-master

iep = elm

Ieper = Ypres

Ier = Irishman

Ierland = Ireland

Iers = Irish

Ierse = Iriswoman

Ierse Zee = Irish Sea

iets = anything, something

iets actueels = topic

iets wat gedaan moet worden = a thing that needs to be done

ietwat = a little, rather

-ij = -y

ijdel = abortive, futile, useless, vain, conceited, frivolous, vain

ijdelheid = frivolity, silliness, vanity

ijf = yew-tree

ijl = haste, airy

ijlbode = courier

ijlen = be delirious

ijs = ice, icecream, ice

ijs- = icy

ijsberg = iceberg

ijsco = ice, icecream

ijselijk = abhorrent, abominable, alien, awful, hideous, horrible, gruesome, abysmal, dreadful, gruesome, horrible, terrible

ijsje = ice, icecream

ijskoud = icy

IJsland = Iceland

IJslander = Icelander

IJslands = Icelandic

ijsvogel = halcyon, kingfisher, halcyon, kingfisher

ijver = industry, fervor, fervour, zeal

ijverig = diligent, hardworking, industrious, full of zeal, zealous, active, hardworking

ijverzucht = envy

ijverzuchtig = envious, envious, jealous

ijzer = iron

ijzerdraad = wire, iron wire

ijzeren = iron

ijzersmid = smith

ijzig = icy

ijzingwekkend = eerie, grisly, gruesome, macabre

Ilias = Iliad

illumineren = enlighten, illuminate

illusie = illusion

illusies wekken bij = delude

illusoir = misleading

illustratie = illustration

illustreren = illustrate

im- = dis-, il-, im-, in-, un-

Imhotep = Imhotep

imitatie = imitation, imitation, imitation

imiteren = imitate

imker = apiarist, bee-keeper, bee-master

immens = abysmal, immense

immer = always, ever

immers = certainly, indeed, rather, surely

immigreren = immigrate

immoreel = abandoned, nasty, abandonedly

immuun = immune

imperialisme = imperialism, imperialism

imperialist = imperialist

imperium = empire

impliceren = imply

imponeren = impress, strike

imponerend = imposing

importeren = import

impotent = impotent

impressie = impression

impressionisme = impressionism

impressionist = impressionist

improviseren = ad-lib

impuls = access, impetus, impulse

in = a, in, inside, into, on, per, within, a, in, inside, into, on, per, within

in- = dis-, il-, im-, in-, un-

in aanmerking komen = be considered, count

in aantocht zijn = advance, come close, come closer, come on

in aanwezigheid van = in the presence of

inademen = inhale

in afwezigheid van = in the absence of

in allerijl = fast, quickly, swiftly

in appèl gaan = appeal

inauguratie = inauguration

inaugureel = inaugural

inaugureren = inaugurate, inaugurate

in bad doen = bathe

inbakeren = bandage, wind

in barokstijl = baroque

in bedekte termen = clandestinely, secretly

in bed stoppen = put to bed

inbeelding = imagination, chimera

in beginsel = in principle

inbegrepen = including, inclusively

in beroep gaan = appeal

in beslag nemen = absorb, absorb, fill, take up, occupy, confiscate, occupy, take

in bewaring geven = deposit

inbinden = bind

inblikken = can

inboedel = furniture

inboeten = replace, substitute

inboezemen = inspire

inboorling = aboriginal, aboriginal, native

inboorlingen- = aboriginal

inbranden = brand

inbreker = burglar

incarnatie = incarnation

incest = incest, incest

incident = event, occasion, occurence, opportunity

incidenteel = accidental, adventitious, chance, random

incluis = including, inclusively

inclusief = inclusive, including, inclusively, including

incompleet = incomplete

inconsequent = inconsistent

incubus = incubus, nightmare

indampen = evaporate

in dat geval = then, then

in de bus = aboard, aboard

in de buurt komen van = abut on to, abut to

in de buurt van = close to, near, close to, near

in de echt verbinden = marry, wed, marry, wed

in de eerste plaats = above all

in de functie van = such a, what a

in de hele = all over the, throughout the

in de hoedanigheid van = such a, what a

in de kont neuken = bugger, sodomize

indelen = classify

in de lengte = lengthwise

in de mode = fashionable

in de morgen = a.m.

in de nabijheid = nearby

in de plaats stellen van = replace, substitute

in de praktijk brengen = exert, practice

inderdaad = absolutely, actually, in fact, actually, as a matter of fact, indeed, in fact, absolutely, genuinly, indeed, really, truly

inderhaast = hastily, hurriedly, in a hurry

in de rij = in rows

in de rij gaan staan = fall in, fall into line, form up, line up

in de rij komen = fall in, fall into line, form up, line up

in de rol van = such a, what a

indertijd = ahead, formerly, previously

in de schuld staan = owe

in de smiezen krijgen = descry, perceive

in de steek laten = abandon, forsake, desert, leave, quit, betray

in de trein = aboard

in de vroegte = early in the morning

in de waan verkeren = fancy

in de wacht slepen = abstract

in de war brengen = dishevel, tousle

in de week zetten = soak

index = index, index

indexeren = index

in de zon laten drogen = dry in the sun

India = India

Indiaan = Indian, American Indian

Indiaans = Indian, Red Indian

Indiaas = Indian

Indiase = Indian, Indian woman

indicatief = indicative, indicative mood

indien = if, provided that

indienen = act, introduce, offer, present, perform, tender, offer, present with

in dienst nemen = employ, hire

Indiër = Indian

in dier voege = in that way, this way, like this, thus

indigestie = dyspepsia, indigestion, dyspepsia, indigestion, dyspepsia, indigestion

Indisch = Indian, Indonesian

Indische Oceaan = Indian Ocean

Indische papegaai = macaw

Indische vijgenboom = banyan

Indisch riet = bamboo

indiscreet = meddlesome

indiscretie = meddlesomeness

indium = indium

individu = individual

individueel = individual

Indo-China = Indo-China, Indo-China

indoen = enter, insert, put in, insert, put in, put away, stow

Indo-europeaan = Indo-European

Indo-europees = Indo-European

Indogermaans = Indo-European, Indo-Germanic

indompelen = immerse, dip, immerse, soak

Indonesië = Indonesia

Indonesiër = Indonesian

Indonesisch = Indonesian

Indonesische = Indonesian woman

indopen = dip, immerse, soak

Indra = Indra

indruk = effect, impression, impression

indruk maken op = impress, strike, impress

indrukwekkend = imposing

in dubio staan = doubt

Indus = Indus

industrie = trade and industry, industry

industrie- = industrial

industrieel = industrial, industrialist

ineen = together

in een auto stappen = get in, get into a car

in een hinderlaag liggen = ambush

ineenkrimpen = cower, shrink

ineenkronkelen = cower, shrink

in een lijst zetten = frame

ineenpassen = fit together

in een rij = in rows

in één ruk = at a strech, for ... together, on end

ineens = all of a sudden, suddenly

ineenschrompelen = shrink, shrivel up

in een stemming brengen = tune

ineenstorten = collapse

ineenzetten = put together

in elkaar duiken = cower, crouch, squat

in elkaar passen = fit together

in elk geval = in any event

inenten = inoculate, vaccinate

infaam = abject, base, low, nasty, vile

infanterie = infantry

infecteren = infect, communicate

infectie = contagion, contamination, infection, infection

infectiehaard = source of infection

inferieur = inferior

inflatie = inflation

influenza = flu, grip, influenza

influisteren = prompt, advance, suggest

informatie = information, account, information

informatiebureau = inquiry-office

informatie inwinnen = be advised, find out

informeren = acquaint, inform, report, be advised, find out

ingaan = go in, enter, perform, begin, commence, start

ingang = entrance, portal

in ganzenpas = single file

ingebeeld = chimerical

ingeboren = congenital, inborn, inbred, innate, native

in geen geval = by no means, in no way, not at all, not on any account

in geen velden of wegen = nowhere

ingenaaid = paperbacked

ingenaaid boek = leaflet, pamphlet, paperback

ingenieur = engineer

ingesloten = accompanying

in gesprek = busy

ingetogen = modest

ingetogenheid = chaste behaviour, modesty

in gevaar brengen = endanger

in gevaar stellen = endanger

ingeval = if, provided that

ingevallen = concave, hollow

in geval van = on the occasion of

ingeving = inspiration

ingevolge = according as, according to, as, by, as a result of, in consequence of, owing to

ingewand = inside

ingewanden = intestines

ingewikkeld = complicated, complex, complicated

ingewikkeld maken = complicate

ingezetene = inhabitant

ingezet stuk = patch

ingieten = pour in

in gloed staan = glow, glow with heat

in goeden doen zijn = be in easy circumstances, be well off, be well-to-do

in goede staat verkerend = in good condition

Ingoesj = Ingush

Ingoesjië = Ingushia, Ingushia

ingraven = bury

ingrediënt = component, element, ingredient, part

ingreep = operation, surgical operation

ingrijpen = intervene

ingrijpend = radical

in grote hoeveelheden fabriceren = mass produce

inhalen = accomplish, achieve, attain, get, reach, overhaul, overtake, pass, overhaul, overtake, pass, earn back, regain, win back

inhalig = avaricious, miserly, stingy

inhaligheid = avarice, miserliness, stinginess

inham = bay, golf, gulf, gulf

inhechtenisneming = apprehension, arrest, detention

inheems = aboriginal, aboriginal, domestic, aboriginal, native

in het algemeen = generally

in het Arabisch = in Arabic

in het begin = at first, at the outset, in the beginning

in het bijzonder = above all, especially, above all, especially, chiefly, mainly, principally, particularly, specially

in het buitenland = abroad, abroad

in het Engels = in English, in English

in het geval dat = in case

in het groot = general, vague, wholesale

in het hele = all over the, throughout the

in het huwelijk treden = marry, be married, get married, marry, be married, get married, marry, be married, get married

in het klein = detailed

in het midden van = among, amidst, in the middle of

in het minst niet = definitely not

in het net schrijven = finalize, put in finished form

in het oog krijgen = descry, perceive

in het oog vallend = striking

in het openbaar = openly

in het rond = roundabout, thereabout, thereabouts

in het water vallen = abort, fail

in het zout leggen = pickle

in hoeverre = to what extent

in hoge mate = extremely

in horizontale richting = across

inhoud = contents, contents, volume

inhouden = count down, comprise, contain, include

inhoudsopgave = index

inhuldigen = invest

in ieder geval = in any event

initiaal = initial, initial

initiatiefnemer = instigator

injecteren = inject

injectie = injection

injectiespuit = syringe, syringe

inkeer = repentance

in kennis stellen = acquaint, let know, inform

inkeping = notch, notch

inkleden = formulate

in kokend water doen = scald

inkomen = income, income, come into, enter

inkomsten = income

inkoop = acquisition, purchase, acquisition, buy, purchase, taking over, purchase

inkopen = buy, purchase, take over, buy, purchase

inkorten = abbreviate, shorten, abbreviate, abridge, shorten, abate, abridge, decrease, lessen

inkorting = abbreviation

inkrimpen = abbreviate, abridge, curtail, shorten, reduce

inkt = ink

inktkoker = well, inkpot, ink-well

inktpot = well, inkpot, ink-well

inktvis = sepia

inkuilen = bury

inkwartiering = accommodation

in kwestie = concerned, in question

inladen = burden, load

inlander = aboriginal, aboriginal, native

inlands = aboriginal, aboriginal, domestic, aboriginal, native

inleggen = deposit, insert, put in, put away, stow, preserve, pickle

inleiding = introduction, preface

in leven houden = support

inlevering = delivery, delivery

inlichten = acquaint, inform, report

in lichterlaaie = ablaze

inlichting = account, information

inlichtingen vragen = be advised, find out

inlijsten = frame

inlijven = annex

inlijving = annexation, annexation

inloggen = log in

inlossing = accomplishment, acquittal

in lucht levend = aerobic

inmaken = preserve, pickle

inmiddels = all the time, in the meantime, meanwhile, all the while, meanwhile

in morsetekens seinen = send in Morse code

in naam = namely, viz.

inname = grasp

innemen = engulf, swallow up

innemend = sympathetic, charming, lovely

innen = take in, collect, gather, pick up

innig = close, intimate, cardiac, cordial, hearty, warm, cordial, hearty, warm, above-board, sincere

inning = collection

in omloop = about, abroad

in omloop zijn = be about, circulate

in omloop zijnd = about, abroad

in onbruik raken = fall into abeyance

in opstand komen = rebel, revolt

in optima forma = perfect

in orde = agreed, okay

in overeenstemming brengen = bring into agreement, fit

in overeenstemming met = in accordance with

in overeenstemming zijn = conform, fit, fit in

in overvloed = abundantly

in overvloed aanwezig zijn = abound

in pacht hebben = farm, lease

inpakken = pack, package, wrap up, pack

in plaats daarvan = instead

in plaats van = instead of

in principe = in principle

inrekenen = arrest

in rekening brengen = charge

inrichten = erect, establish, arrange, put in order, tidy

inrichting = apparatus, device, set, accommodation, adjustment, arrangement, accoutrement, accoutrements, equipment, institute

inrijden = wear down, wear off, wear out

in rijen = in rows

inroepen = ask, ask for, beg, bid, request

inruilen = interchange, swap

in ruil voor = because of, for, for sake of, on account of, owing to, through

in ruste = retired

inschakelen = turn on, switch, turn on

inschenken = pour in

in schijn = apparently, seemingly

inschikkelijk = manageable, tractable, accommodating

inschikkelijkheid = accommodation

inschrijven = enter

inschrijving = tender

inschuiven = insert

inscriptie = inscription

insekt = bug, insect

insgelijks = equally, likewise

insigne = badge, insignia

insignificant = insignificant

insinueren = insinuate

inslaan = catch, hit, run across, strike

in slaap doen vallen = put to sleep

inslapen = pass away

inslikken = engulf, swallow up, swallow

insluiten = put away, stow, lock up, shut up, imply, include, surround

inspannen = harness

inspannend = hard

inspanning = tension

in spe = future

inspecteren = inspect, revise, review

inspecteur = inspector, inspector, auditor, government inspector

inspectie = inspection, inspection

inspectie houden = inspect

inspiratie = inspiration

inspireren = inspire

inspraak = voice

inspringen = indent, take the place of

inspringende regel = paragraph

inspuiten = inject

inspuiting = injection

in staat zijn = be able, be able to

installeren = install

instandhouding = conservation, maintenance, preservation, retention

instantie = authoritative source, court

instappen = get in, get into a car

in stede van = instead of

insteken = enter, insert, put in, thread

instelbaar = adjustable

instelling = adjustment, establishment, institution

instinct = instinct

instituut = institute

instoppen = insert

instorten = collapse

in strijd met = alien to

instructeur = instructor, teacher

instructie = directions, instruction

instrueren = teach, instruct

instrument = instrument

instrumentenbord = dash-board, panel, wainscot

instuderen = study

integendeel = on the contrary, otherwise, on the contrary

in tegenspraak zijn met = contradict

integraal = integral

intekenen = reserve

intekenen op = subscribe, subscribe to

intellect = intellect, mind

intellectueel = intellectual, intellectual

intelligent = intelligent, sagacious

intelligentie = intelligence, intelligence

intelligentiequotiënt = I.Q.

intendant = agent, steward, superintendant

intendante = matron

intens = acute, intense, intensive

intensief = acute, intense, intensive

interessant = interesting

interesseren = interest

interest = interest, interest

interface = interface

intermediair = agent

intermitterend = intermittent

intern = inner, inside, internal

internationaal = international

interpretatie = interpretation

interpreter = interpreter

interpreteren = interpret

interpunctie = interpunction, punctuation

interrumperen = interrupt

interruptie = interruption

interval = interval

interveniëren = intervene

interview = interview

interviewen = interview

in theorie = in the abstract

intiem = close, intimate

in toenemende mate = increasingly, more and more

in toepassing brengen = apply, practice

intomen = bridle, check, restrain

intonatie = tone

in toom houden = bridle, check, restrain

in toorn ontsteken = get angry

in totaal = altogether, in all

intrappen = crush, shatter, smash

intrede = access, admission, admittance, beginning, commencement, start

intrekken = draw back, withdraw

intrekking = abrogation

in trek zijn = be a hit, be in

intrige = plot, plot

intrigeren = intrigue

intrinsiek = essential

introducé = guest

introductie = introduction, preface

intussen = all the time, in the meantime, meanwhile, meanwhile, all the while, meanwhile

in tweedehands goederen handelen = deal in secondhand goods

inundatie = flood

inunderen = flood

inval = invasion

invalide = disabled, disabled person

invalide verklaren = reject

invasie = invasion

inventaris = inventory

in verband met = toward, towards, with reference to

in verlegenheid = in distress

in verlegenheid brengen = abash, embarrass

in verrukking brengen = delight

in verval raken = be on the decline, go downhill, go off

in vervulling gaan = come true

in verwachting = pregnant, with young, pregnant

in verwachting raken = conceive

in verzekerde bewaring nemen = arrest

in verzoeking brengen = entice, tempt

investeerder = investor

investeren = invest

investering = investment

invetten = grease

invitatie = invitation

inviteren = invite

in vlammen uitbarsten = burst into flames

invloed = action, influence

invloed hebben op = act, affect, influence

invoer = input

invoeren = import

in voorraad = stocked

invullen = fill, fill in, fill up

in weerwil van = despite, in spite of, notwithstanding, defiantly, despite, in spite of

inwendig = inner, inside, internal

inwendige = inside, interior

inwerken = orient

inwerking = action, action, influence

inwijden = inaugurate

inwijding = inauguration

inwikkelen = envelop

inwisselen = interchange, swap

inwisseling = exchange

inwoner = inhabitant

inwoner van Rome = Roman

inzaaien = sow

inzamelen = collect, gather, pick up

inzegenen = bless

inzepen = soap

inzet = kick-off

inzetten = intone, raise, kick off, insert, put in, put away, stow

in zich opnemen = assimilate

inzicht = notion, sense, realization

in zijn eentje = one at a time, singly

in zijn werk gaan = function, operate, run, work

inzinken = sink

inzittende = passenger

inzonderheid = above all, especially, above all, especially, chiefly, mainly, principally, particularly, specially, chiefly

inzoverre = how many, how much

inzwachtelen = bandage, wind

in zwang = fashionable

in zwijm vallen = faint, swoon

Io = Io

IQ = I.Q.

Iraaks = Iraqi, Iraquian

Iraans = Iranian

Iraanse = Iranian woman, Persian woman

Irak = Iraq

Irakees = Iraqi, Iraquian

Iran = Iran, Persia

Iraniër = Iranian, Persian

Irene = Irene

iridium = iridium

iris = iris

ironie = irony

ironisch = ironic

irriteren = abet, excite, incite, provoke, rouse, stimulate, stir up

is het niet = isn't it, isn't that so, or not

Isis = Isis

Isjtar = Ishtar

islam = Islam

islamiet = Mohammedan, Moslem, Muslim, Mussulman, Mohammedan, Moslem, Muslim, Mussulman, Mohammedan, Moslem, Muslim, Mussulman

islamitisch = Islamic

-isme = -ism

isolatie = insulation, isolation

isolator = insulator

isolement = isolation, separation, isolation, separation

isoleren = insulate, isolate, seclude

isolering = insulation, isolation

Israel = Israel

Israël = Israel

Israeli = Israelian

Israëli = Israelian

Israeliër = Israelian

Israëliër = Israelian

Israeliet = Israelite

Israelisch = Israelian

Israëlisch = Israelian

Israelische = Israeli woman

Israëlische = Israeli woman

Israelitisch = Israelite, Israelitish

-ist = -er, -ist, -or

Istanboel = Istanbul

Istrië = Istria

Italiaan = Italian

Italiaans = Italian, Italian, Italian language

Italiaanse = Italian woman

Italiaanse bloemkool = broccoli

Italiaanse Rivièra = Italian Riviera

Italiaanse taal = Italian, Italian language

Italië = Italy

item = detail, element, fragment, item, particle, number, numeral

Ithaca = Ithaca

ivoor = ivory

ivoorkleurig = ivory

Ivoorkust = Ivory Coast, Ivory Coast

ivoren = ivory

Ivriet = Modern Hebrew

ja = yes

jaap = cut

jaar = year

jaarbeurs = fair, market

jaarboek = year-book

jaarboeken = annals

jaargetij = season

jaargetijde = season

jaarlijks = annual, yearly, yearly

jaartelling = era, element, fragment, item, particle

jacht = yacht, yacht

jachten = hurry, press, urge

jacht maken op = chase, hunt

Jacob = Jacob

Jacobus = Jacob

jade = jade

jaden = jade

jagen = chase, hunt

jager = hunter

jaguar = jaguaro

jakhals = jackal

ja knikken = nod

jaloers = envious, envious, jealous, jealous

jaloers zijn = be jealous

jaloers zijn op = envy

jaloezie = envy, Venetian blind, jealousy

Jalta = Yalta

jam = jam, marmelade

Jamaica = Jamaica

jammer = alas, regrettably, unfortunately, that's too bad, what a pity

jammer genoeg = alas, regrettably, unfortunately

jammerlijk = miserable

janboel = confusion, disorder

Jangtsekiang = Yangtse-Kiang, Yangtze, Yangtze River

Jan Klaassen = Punch

janmaat = sailor

januari = January

Janus = Janus

Jap = Jap

Japan = Japan, Japan

Japannees = Japanese

Japanner = Japanese

Japans = Japanese, Japanese, Japanese language

Japanse = Japanese woman

Japanse taal = Japanese, Japanese language

Japanse Zee = Sea of Japan

japon = dress, gown, robe

jargon = jargon

jarig zijn = celebrating one's birthday

jas = cloak, mantle, coat, overcoat, coat, overcoat

jasje = jacket

Jason = Jason

jassen = shell, peel

Java = Java

Javaan = Javanese

Javaans = Javan, Javanese

Javaanse = Javanese woman

Javazee = Java Sea

jawel = yes

ja zeggen = affirm, assent, say yes

jazz = jazz

je = thee, to thee, to you, to thee, thee, to thee, to you, you, thee, to thee, to you, you, to you, you, your, thee, you, your, thee, you, thee, you, thee, you

-je = -et

jegens = at, by, on, upon, across from, against, in exchange for, opposed to, opposite, upon

jehova = Jehovah's Witness

Jemen = Yemen

Jemeniet = Yemeni

Jemenitisch = Yemeni

Jemenitische = Yemeni woman

jenever = gin

Jericho = Jericho

Jeruzalem = Jerusalem, Jerusalem

jet = jet plane

jeugd = youth, youth

jeugdherberg = youth hostel

jeugdig = young

jeugdigheid = youth

jeuk = itch

jeuken = itch

Jezus = Jesus

Jezus Christus = Jesus Christ

jicht = arthritis, gout

Jiddisch = Yiddish

jij = thou, you, thou, you

jij en jou zeggen = thee and thou

jijzelf = yourself

jochie = brat, urchin

jodelen = yodel

jodendom = Judaism

jodenhaat = anti-Semitism

jodenhater = anti-Semite

jodenkerk = synagogue

jodium = iodine

Joegoslaaf = Yugoslav, Yugoslavian

Joegoslavië = Yugoslavia, Yugoslavia

Joegoslavisch = Yugoslav, Yugoslavian

Joegoslavische = Yugoslav woman

joelen = cry out, scream, shout

Joelfeest = Yule

joggen = jog

joghurt = yoghourt, yoghurt

Johannesburg = Johannesburg

jok = gag, joke

joker = wild card

jokerteken = wild card

jolig = cheerful, gay, merry

jong = young

jongedame = young woman

jongeheer = youngster, youth, cock, prick

jongeling = youngster, youth

jongen = boy, lad, laddie

jongens- = boyish

jongensachtig = boyish, boyish

jongere broer = younger brother, younger brother, younger sibling, younger sister

Jongere Steentijd = Neolithic

jongere zus = younger sister, younger brother, younger sibling, younger sister

jongere zuster = younger sister, younger brother, younger sibling, younger sister

jonggehuwde = bride, bridegroom

jonggezel = bachelor

jongleren = juggle

jongleur = juggler

jongstgeleden = last

Jonisch = Ionian

jonkvrouw = king, lady, queen, dame, lady

jood = Hebrew, Jew, Jew

joods = Hebrew, Jewish, Jewish

Jordaan = Jordan

Jordanië = Jordan

Jordaniër = Jordanian

jota = iota, jot

jou = thee, to thee, to you, to thee, thee, to thee, to you, you, thee, to thee, to you, you, thee, you, thee, you, thee, you

journaal = diary

journalist = journalist, journalist

journaliste = journalist, female journalist, journalist, female journalist

jouw = your, your

Jozef = Joseph

Jozua = Joshua

jubel- = jubilant

jubelen = exult

jubileum = jubilee

jubileum- = jubilee

judicium = judgment, adjudication, verdict

juffertje = dragonfly

juffrouw = unmarried woman, spinster, Miss

juist = correct, right, right, true, accurate, precise, exactly, sharp, striking, correct, exact, proper, right, just, exactly, okay, right, just, just now

juister = rather

juk = yoke

juli = July

jullie = to you, you, your, thee, you, thee, you, ye, you, you

jumper = pullover sweater

jungle = jungle

juni = June

Juno = Juno

Jupijn = Jove, Jupiter, Jupiter

Jupiter = Jove, Jupiter, Jupiter, Jove, Jupiter

Jura = Jurassic

jurist = jurist, lawyer

jurk = dress, gown, robe

jury = jury, jury

jus = gravy, sauce

Justitia = Justice

Jut = Jute, Jutlander, jute, Jute, Jutlander, Jute, Jutlander

jute = jute, Jute, Jutlander, jute

Jutland = Jutland, Jutland, Jutland

juweel = gem, jewel, jewel

juwelier = jeweller, jeweller

kaai = platform, quay, wharf

kaak = jaw, jawbone, cheek

kaal = bald, bleak

kaalheid = baldness

kaalhoofdig = bald

kaalhoofdigheid = baldness

kaap = cape

Kaap de Goede Hoop = Cape of Good Hope, Cape of Good Hope

Kaapprovincie = Cape Province

Kaaps = Cape

Kaapse ezel = zebra

Kaapstad = Cape Town

Kaapverdische Eilanden = Cape Verde Islands

kaarden = card

kaars = candle, candle

kaarsensterkte = candle

kaarsvet = suet, tallow

kaart = map, card, map, menu, map, filing card, slip

kaartenboek = atlas

kaartje = bill, ticket, note, coupon, filing card, slip

kaartjesloket = booking-office

kaartsysteem = file

kaas = cheese

kaasjeskruid = mallow

kabbelen = burble, gurgle, murmur, purl, lap, plash, splash

kabel = cable

kabeljauw = cod, codfish

kabeltelegram = cablegram

kabinet = cabinet, cabinet

Kaboel = Kabul

kabouter = goblin, imp

kachel = furnace, kiln, oven, stove, heater

kachelpijp = chimney, smokestack

kadaver = cadaver, corpse, carrion

kade = platform, quay, wharf

kader = cadre, frame, framework

kadet = roll

kadetje = roll

kaduuk = broken, damaged

kaft = cover, hood, lid

kaftan = caftan

kaftpapier = wrapping-paper

Kaïn = Cain

Kaïnsteken = brand of Cain, mark of Cain

kajuit = cabin

kakement = jaw, jawbone

kakken = defecate

kakkerlak = cockroach

kalebas = calabash, gourd

kalefateren = calk, caulk

kalen = be balding

kalender = calendar

kales = carriage, coach

kalf = calf, fawn, fawn

kalfateren = calk, caulk

kalfsvlees = veal

kaliber = calibre

kalium = potassium

kalk = lime, plaster

kalken = white-wash, plaster

kalkoen = turkey

kalm = calm, quiet, quietly, leisurely, calm, tranquil

kalmeren = appease, calm, quiet, soothe, still, calm down

kalmoes = calamus

kalmte = calmness, quietness, calm, quiet, silence, calmness, composure

kam = comb, mountain ridge

kameel = camel

kameleon = chameleon

kamenier = maid

kamer = dark-room, small room, chamber, room

kameraad = buddy, companion, comrade, pal

kamerjapon = dressing-gown

kamerjas = dressing-gown

kamerlid = member of parliament

kamermeisje = maid

Kameroen = Cameroon

Kameroens = Cameroon

kamers = quarters

kamertje = dark-room, small room

kamfer = camphor

kamgaren = worsted, worsted

kammen = comb

kamp = action, battle, scuffle, struggle, camping ground, camping site, camp of tents, tented camp

kampeertent = tent

kampeerterrein = camping ground, camping site

kampement = camp of tents, tented camp

kampen = fight, struggle, struggle, wrestle

kamperen = camp, be encamped, lie encamped, camp out, camp out, camp out, camp out, camp, camp

kamperfoelie = honeysuckle

kampioen = champion

kampplaats = arena

kamrad = cogwheel, gear

kamwiel = cogwheel, gear

kan = jug, pitcher, jug, pot

kanaal = canal, channel, strait, barrel, channel, pipe, tube

Kanaaleilanden = Channel Islands

Kanaän = Canaan, Canaan

kanarie = canary

kandelaar = candlestick

kandidaat = candidate

kandidatenlijst = nomination, recommendation

kaneel = cinnamon

kangoeroe = kangaroo

kanker = cancer, canker, cancer

kankeren = growl, grumble

kannibaal = cannibal

kanon = cannon

kans = possibility, chance, luck

kansel = pulpit

kanselrede = sermon

kanselredenaar = preacher

kans lopen = hazard, risk, venture

kant = bank, border, edge, shore, bank, border, edge, shore, side, margin, lace, border, brim, brink, edge, edging, fringe, rim

kantelen = overthrow, turn, turn over, upset, turn over

kantig = angular, sharp-edged

kantoor = office, bureau, office

kantoorbediende = clerk, officer, official

kantoorboekhandel = stationer's shop

kanttekening = gloss

kap = cowl, hood, bonnet, cap, lamp-shade, roof

kapel = chapel, butterfly

kapitaal = fund, capital, capital letter

kapitalist = capitalist

kapitein = captain, captain

kapittel = chapter

kapje = circumflex, accent mark, supersign, cap

kapjesteken = circumflex

kapot = broken, out of order, broken, damaged, broken

kapot gaan = break down

kapotjas = bonnet, hood

kapotje = condom, rubber

kappa = kappa

kappen = drop, overthrow, curl, do, chop, cut, hack

kapper = barber, barber, hairdresser

kapseizen = turn over

kapseltje = capsule, firing-cap

kapster = hairdresser, female hairdresser

kar = cart, chariot

karaf = carafe, decanter

karakter = character, nature, personality, character, nature, character, nature

karakteriseren = characterize

karakteristiek = distinctive, characteristic

karakterschets = profile, profile

karaktertrek = feature, trait

karavaan = caravan

karbonade = cutlet

karbouw = buffalo

kardoes = cartridge

Karelië = Karelia

karig = in short supply, scanty, scarce, diminutive, little, small

Karische Zee = Karian Sea

karkas = skeleton

karma = karma

karmeliet = Carmelite

karmelieter monnik = Carmelite

karmelieter non = Carmelite

karmelietes = Carmelite

karmozijn = crimson, crimson

karnen = churn

Karpaten = Carpathians, Carpathian mountains

karper = carp

karpet = carpet

karren = go, ride, travel

karrespoor = trail

karretje = cart, chariot

kartel = notch

karton = cardboard

kartonnen = cardboard

karwei = job, work, job, assigned job, task

kas = cashier's stand, fund, money box, money-box, till

kashouder = cashier

Kasjmir = Kashmir

kasloper = bank messenger

Kaspische Zee = Caspian Sea

kassier = cashier

kast = cabinet, closet, cupboard, sideboard

kastanje = chestnut, horse-chestnut, chestnut-tree, chestnut

kastanjeboom = chestnut-tree, chestnut-tree, chestnut-tree, chestnut-tree, chestnut-tree

kasteel = castle

kastekort = deficit

kastijden = castigate, chastise, punish

kastijding = castigation, chastisement

kat = cat

Katar = Katar, Qatar

kater = male cat

katern = exercise-book, folder, notebook

katheder = pulpit

kathedraal = cathedral

katholicisme = Catholisism

katholiek = Catholic, catholic

katje = kitten

katoen = cotton, cotton

katoenen weefsel = cotton

katrol = pulley

katrolschijf = pulley

Kattegat = Kattegat

kattekop = cat

katterig = aggressive

kattestaart = amaranthus

Kaukasus = Caucasus

kauwen = chew

kauwgom = chewing-gum

kavalje = den, hovel

kavel = lot, parcel

kavelen = parcel out

kaviaar = caviar

Kazachstaans = Kazak, Kazakh

Kazachstan = Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan

kazemat = bunker, shelter

kazerne = barracks, barracks

-ke = -et

kea = kea

keel = throat

keelgat = throat

keelontsteking = angina, quinsy, laryngitis

keelpijn = pain in the throat, sore throat

keep = notch

keer = occasion, time, turn, turn, alteration, change, conversion, transformation, about-face, alteration, change, conversion, transformation

keerkring = tropics

keer op keer = repeatedly

keet = barrack, barn, shack, shanty, shed, barn, shed, stand

keg = wedge

kegel = pin, cone

kei = boulder

kei- = metalled, stone

keihard = adamant, diehard

keil = wedge

keilen = throw

keislag- = metalled, stone

keisteen = flint, gravel

keizer = emperor

keizerin = empress

keizerrijk = empire

keizerskroon = fritillary, fritillary

kelder = basement, cellar

kelen = cut the throat of

kelk = chalice, goblet

kelner = waiter

kelnerin = waitress

Kelt = Celt

Keltisch = Gaelic, Celtic

kemel = camel

kemphaan = fighting cock, gamecock, ruff

kenbaar maken = let know, reveal

Kenia = Kenya

Keniaan = Kenyan

Keniaans = Kenyan

Keniaanse = Kenyan woman

kenmerken = characterize, indicate, point out, show

kenmerkend = characteristic

kenmerkende eigenschap = attribute

kennel = kennel, dog-kennel

kennelijk = evident, obvious

kennen = be acquainted with, know, be master of, know, know how

kenner = expert, specialist, expert

kennis = acquaintance, acquaintance, knowledge, knowledge

kennisgeving = advice, announcement, communication, message, notice, report

kennis maken met = make ... acquaintance

kennismaking = acquaintance, acquaintance

Kenozoïcum = Caenozoic, Cenozoic

kenschets = characterization

kenteken = characteristic

kentekenplaat = numberplate

kenteren = change

kentering = alteration, change, conversion, transformation

keper = twill

kerel = chap, guy, fellow, person, giant

keren = turn away, halt, stop, turn, turn around, turn round

kerf = notch

Kerguelen = Kerguelen

kerk = church, church, church-building, harrier, kite, church, church-building, kirk, church, church-building, house of worship, place of worship

kerkbuurt = parish

kerkdienst = service, worship service

kerkelijk = ecclesiastic

kerker = cell, jail, gaol, prison

kerkgebouw = church, church-building, kirk, church, church-building, house of worship, place of worship

kerkgebruik = rite

kerkgezang = anthem, hymn

kerkhof = cemetery, God's acre, graveyard

kerkregel = canon

kerkscheuring = schism

kerkuil = screech-owl

kerkvader = church-father

kermen = groan, groan, moan

kermis = fair, market, fair

kern = essence, gist, core, nucleus, kernel, pit, nucleus

kern- = nuclear

kernachtig = concise

kernspreuk = aphorism

kerrie = curry

kers = cherry

kerseboom = cherry-tree, cherry-tree

kerstboom = Christmas tree

Kerstfeest = Yule, Christmas, Christmas feast

Kerstman = Father Christmas, Father Christmas

Kerstmis = Christmas, Yule

kerstroos = Christmas rose

ketel = kettle, kettle, boiler, steam-boiler, boiler, cauldron, kettle, steam-boiler

keteldal = boiler, cauldron, kettle

ketellapper = tinker

keten = fetter, shackle, chain

ketenen = fetter, shackle

ketter = heretic

ketteren = blaspheme, cuss, curse, swear

ketterij = heresy

ketters = heretical

ketting = chain

kettingzang = cannon

keu = sow

keuken = kitchen

keukenmeid = cook, female cook

Keulen = Cologne

Keulse pot = Cologne pot, stone jar

keur = choice, election

keuren = censor, censure, criticize

keurig = pretty, decent, fitting, proper, suitable, gentlemanlike, ladylike, gentlemanlike

keuring = censor, investigation, examination, test, inspection

keus = alternative, option, choice, election

keutel = dung, excrement

keuvelen = chat, chatter

keuze = alternative, option, choice, election

kever = beetle, beetle

kibboets = kibbutz

kiek = photograph

kieken = photograph, photograph

kiekendief = harrier, kite, church, church-building, harrier, kite, harrier, kite

kiekje = photograph

kiektoestel = camera

kiel = blouse, keel, overalls, smock

kiem = germ

kiemen = germinate

kiemvlies = cover

kiemvrij = aseptic, sterile

kiemwit = albumen

kier = crack, crevice

kies = dainty, delicate, fine, refined

kiesheid = tenderness

kieskeurig = dainty, delicate, fine, refined

kiespijn = toothache

kiet = even, paid up, paid-up

kietelen = tickle

kieuw = gill

Kiëv = Kieff, Kieff

kievietsbloem = fritillary, fritillary, fritillary

kievitsbloem = fritillary, fritillary, fritillary

kiezel = silicon, flint, gravel

kiezelsteen = flint, gravel

kiezen = vote, choose, elect, pick out

kiften = quarrel, wrangle

kijk = behold, here is, here are, look, there, behold, here is, here are, look, there, look

kijken = consider, deem, look, look at, regard, view, watch, look, look at, regard, view, watch

kijken naar = consider, deem, look, look at, regard, view, watch, look, look at, regard, view, watch

kijker = binoculars, binocular, binoculars, eye, spectator

kijkspel = show, spectacle

kijven = quarrel, wrangle

kikker = frog

kikkerbeet = frogbit

kikkerbilletjes = frog's legs

kikkerdril = spawn

kikkervisje = tadpole

kikvors = frog

kil = bleak, chilly, cold

killer = murderer

kilo = kilo

kilogram = kilo

kilometer = kilometre

kilt = kilt

kim = horizon

kimono = kimono

kin = chin

kina = cinema

kind = child, bairn, infant, bairn, child, infant, child

kindeke = baby

kinderachtig = childish

kinderbed = child's bed, cot

kinderjuffrouw = nurse

kinderlijk = childish

kinderloos = childless

kindermeisje = nurse

kinderprostitutie = child prostitution

kindje = baby

kinine = quinine

kinkhoorn = shell

kip = kip, chicken, hen, chicken, fowl, chicken, fowl

kippeëi = hen's egg

kippenhok = coop

kippenren = coop

kippevlees = chicken, hen

kippig = near-sighted, short-sighted

Kirgizië = Kirghizia, Kirghizia

Kirgizisch = Kyrgyz

kist = box, chest, coffin

kit = glue, coal-scuttle

klaaglied = elegy

klaagzang = elegy

klaar = completed, done, finished, over, through, bright, clear, light, clear, distinct, plain, clearly, finished, ready, through

klaarblijkelijk = evident, obvious, apparently, obviously

klaarkomen = get ready

klaarkomen met = finish, finish off

klaarmaken = finish, prepare

klaarspelen = finish, succeed

Klaas Vaak = the Dustman, the Sandman, Wee Willie Winkie

klacht = complaint

klad = blot, spot, draft, rough draft

klagen = complain

klager = accuser

klak = blot, spot

klakken = clap, click, rattle

klam = moist

klamboe = mosquito net, mosquito net

klamp = clamp, brace, bracket, parenthesis, staple

klandizie = clientèle

klank = sound

klankkast = resonance-box

klankleer = acoustics, phonetics

klankrijk = sonorous, sonourous

klant = buyer, client, purchaser, client, customer

klap = blow, knock

klapbes = gooseberry

klaploper = cadger, parasite, sponger, cadger, parasite, sponger

klappen = beat, hit, strike, hit, knock, strike, clap, click, rattle

klapper = coconut

klapperboom = coconut palm

klapperen = lap, plash, splash

klappernoot = coconut

klaproos = poppy

klapstuk = beef, sensation

klare = gin

klaren = accomplish, achieve, finish

klaroen = clarion

klas = class

klasse = class

klassiek = classic, classical

klassikaal = classic, classical

klateren = burble, gurgle, murmur, purl

klauteren = climb

klauw = claw, talon, claw

klauwen = scratch

klaver = clover, shamrock, trefoil

klaveren = clubs

klavier = keyboard, piano

kleden = clothe, dress

kleding = toilet, article of clothing, garment, clothes, clothing

kledingstuk = article of dress, garment

kleed = carpet, article of clothing, garment

kleedkamer = cloakroom

kleefmiddel = glue

kleefstof = glue

kleerkast = clothes-press, wardrobe

kleermaakster = tailor, female tailor

kleermaker = tailor

klei = clay

klei- = earthen, clay, stone

klein = tiny, diminutive, little, small

Klein-Azië = Anatolia, Asia Minor, Asia Minor

kleinburgerlijk = lower middleclass

kleindochter = granddaughter

Klein Duimpje = Tom Thumb

Kleine Antillen = Lesser Antilles

kleine letter = lower case letter, small letter

kleiner-danteken = lesser-than sign

kleiner worden = decrease, decline, wane, decrease, diminish

kleingeestig = petty, small-minded

kleingeestigheid = pettiness, small-mindedness

kleingeld = change, change

kleinhandelaar = retailer, retailer

klein hoefblad = coltsfoot

kleinigheid = trifle

kleinkind = grandchild

kleinmaken = abase

kleinood = jewel

kleinzoon = grandson

klem = accent, emphasis

klemmen = pinch

klemtoon = accent, stress

klemtoonteken = stress-mark

klep = valve, tube, valve

kleppen = sound, peal, ring

klepperman = watchman

klerehond = monster

kleren = clothes, clothing

kleren maken = tailor

kleren wassen = wash clothes

klerk = clerk

klets = knock, gossip

kletsen = gossip

kletskous = chatterbox, tattler, telltale

kletspraat = gossip

kletteren = clatter, clap, click, rattle, crackle, jingle, tinkle

kleur = emblem, colour, dye, red

kleuren = paint, colour, paint, blush

kleurenblind = colour-blind

kleurkrijt = pastel

kleurloos = achromatic

kleuterschool = nursery school

kleven = stick, stick

klevend = adhesive

kleverig = sticky, sticky

kleverige dodonea = aalii

kliek = clique, coterie, junto, set

klieven = split

klif = cliff, precipice

klikken = accuse, denounce, clap, click, rattle

klikspaan = accuser

klimaat = climate

klimaats- = climatic

klimaatzone = zone

klimkers = nasturtium

klimmen = climb, ascend, climb, go up

klimop = ivy

kling = blade

klingelen = jingle, tinkle

kliniek = clinic

klink = handle

klinkbout = rivet

klinken = rivet, sound

klinker = brick, vowel

klinknagel = rivet

klip = cliff, reef

klipgeit = chamois

klis = burr

klit = burr

kloek = brave, courageous, valiant

klok = clock, watch, bell, bell

klokgelui = tolling

klokje = bellflower, Canterbury bell, bellflower, bell, little bell

klokkenmaker = watchmaker

klokkenspel = carillon, chimes, carillon, chimes

klokkenspeler = carillonneur, carillonneur

klomp = chunk, clod, lump

klont = chunk, clod, lump

klontje = cube

kloof = crack, crevice, ravine

klooster = monastery

kloosterbroeder = monk

kloosterorde = order

kloosterzuster = nun

kloot = ball, ball-bearing, globe, testicle, ball, sphere, testicle

klootzak = arsehole, bastard, son-of-a-bitch

klop = knock

kloppartij = scuffle

kloppen = come to an agreement, beat, hit, strike, be correct, be right, hit, knock, strike, pulsate, throb

klos = bobbin, coil, spool

klotsen = lap, plash, splash

kloven = split

kluister = fetter, shackle

kluit = chunk, clod, lump

kluizenaar = hermit

klus = job, assigned job, task

knaagdier = rodent

knaap = boy, lad, laddie

knabbelen = gnaw off, pick, nibble

knagen = nibble, gnaw, gnaw, nibble

knal = crack

knallen = crack

knap = beautiful, fine, handsome, lovely, intelligent, sagacious, ably, cultured, educated, learned, well-informed, cleanly cut, net, neat, precize, cleanly cut, neat, precise

knapheid = beauty, intelligence

knappen = crack, break

knapperen = crackle

knapperig = brittle, crisp, crunchy

knapzak = rucksack, backpack, knapsack

knarsen = creak, gnash, grate, grind, creak, grate

knauw = bite

knauwen = bite

knecht = boy, servant

knechten = subdue, subjugate, subdue, subjugate, submit

kneden = knead

kneep = subterfuge, trick, trickery, ruse, stratagem, trick

kneepje = bit

knel = pressure

knellen = press, oppress, squeeze

knelpunt = abashment, embarrassment, perplexity

knersen = creak, grate

knetteren = crackle

kneuzen = bruise

knevel = moustache, moustache

knevelarij = exaction, extortion

knevelen = extort, wrest, wring

knie = knee

kniebroek = short pants, shorts

knielen = kneel, kneel, kneel, kneel

kniesoor = grouser, grumbler

knijpen = pinch

knijper = pincers, tongs

knijptang = pincers

knikken = nod

knip = bolt

knipbeurt = hair-do

knipogen = blink

knippatroon = pattern

knippen = cut, polish, clip, cut, shear

knipperen = blink

kniptang = wire-shears

knoeien = defraud, swindle, botch, bungle, screw up, spoil

knoest = knot, node

knoflook = garlic

knoflookteentje = garlic bulb

knok = bone

knokig = bony

knokken = fight

knokpartij = scuffle

knol = turnip, turnip

knolraap = turnip, turnip

knolselderij = turnip-rooted celery

knoop = joint, button, button, knot, node

knooppunt = knot, node

knop = bud, button, button, button, handle, knob

knopen = knot

knopherik = radish, black radish

knorren = snore

knotten = top, truncate

knuffelen = cuddle, hug

knuist = fist

knul = chap, guy, fellow, person

knullig = awkward

knus = close, intimate

knutseaar = amateur, fancier

knutselaar = dabbler, dilettante

kobalt = cobalt

kobold = goblin, imp

koddig = comic, comical, funny

koe = cow

koeioneren = abuse, agonize, torment

koek = cake

koekbakker = confectioner

koekbakkerij = confectionery

koekepan = frying-pan, frying pan

koekje = cupcake

koekjestrommel = biscuit tin

koekoek = cuckoo

koel = cool, dispassionately

koelcel = refrigerator

koelen = refrigerate

koele seizoen = cool season

koelkast = refrigerator

koen = brave, courageous, valiant, daring

koepel = cupola, dome, pavilion

Koerd = Kurd

Koerdisch = Kurdish

Koerdistan = Kurdistan, Kurdistan

koeren = bill and coo

koerier = courier

Koerilen = Kurile Islands

koers = direction, class, course, exchange rate, rate of exchange

koersen = bear down, make

koestal = byre, cowhouse, cowshed

koesteren = coddle, pamper, pet, incubate, sit

koets = carriage, coach

koevoet = crowbar, crowbar

Koeweit = Kuwait

koffer = trunk, suitcase, valise

kofferbak = trunk

koffie = coffee

koffiebus = coffee-pot

koffiehuis = café, coffee-house

koffiekan = coffee-pot

koffiepot = coffee-pot

koffiestruik = coffee-pot

kogel = ball, ball-bearing, globe, bullet

kogelbaan = trajectory

kogelbloem = globe-flower

kogelpen = ballpoint pen, ballpoint, ball-point pen

kok = cook, male cook

koken = boil, boil, cook, cook

koker = jug, box, container, vessel

koket = coquettish

koketteren = flirt

kokkin = cook, female cook

kokosnoot = coconut

kokospalm = coconut palm

kokospulp = coconut pulp, coco-nut pulp

kol = witch

kolbak = bearskin, bearskin cap

kolderen = be delirious, drivel, twaddle

kolenbak = coal-scuttle

kolenkit = coal-scuttle

kolerehond = monster

kolf = ear

kolibrie = hummingbird

kolk = pond, depth

kolken = swirl

kolom = column, pillar, column

kolonel = colonel

koloniaal = colonial

kolonie = colony, settlement

koloniseren = colonize

kolos = colossus

kolossaal = colossal, huge

kom = basin, reservoir, basin, bowl, pelvis

komaan = now, well, well then

komaf = lineage

komediant = actor

komedie = comedy

komeet = comet

komen = come

komen achter = invent

komend = close, near, nearby, next, next

komen halen = meet, pick up, take up

komisch = comic, comical, funny

komkommer = cucumber

komma = comma

kommer = care, concern

kompas = compass

kompasnaald = needle

komplot = conspiracy, plot

komst = arrival

konfijten = preserve

konfiskeren = confiscate

Kongo = Congo, Zaïre

Kongolees = Congolese

kongsi = clique, coterie, junto, set

konijn = rabbit

koning = king

koningin = queen

Koningin Charlotte Eilanden = Queen Charlotte Islands

koningschap = kingship, royalty

koningsdochter = princess

koninklijk = regal, royal

koninkrijk = kingdom

konkelarij = plot

konkelen = intrigue

kont = backside, rump, behind, bottom, buttocks

kontant geld = cash money

kontneuken = anal sex

konvoceren = convoke

kooi = cage

kookgelegenheid = kitchen

kookketel = boiler, cauldron, kettle

kookpan = cooking pot

kookpot = cooking pot

kool = cabbage, coal

koolstof = carbon

koolstronk = stalk of cabbage

koolzaad = turnip

koon = cheek

koop = acquisition, purchase, acquisition, buy, purchase, taking over, buy, purchase, acquisition, purchase

koopman = merchant, businessman, merchant

koopmanschap = business, commerce, trade

koopsom = purchase money

koopwaar = merchandise, wares

koor = coir loft, chorus, coir

koord = cord, rope, string

koorde = cord, string, cord, rope, string

koornis = apsis

koorts = ague, fever

koortsachtig = feverish

koorts hebben = have a fever

koortsig = feverish

kop = head, pate, head, head, cup, degree, heading, title

kopen = buy, purchase, take over, buy, purchase, buy, acquire, buy, purchase, buy, purchase, buy, take over, buy, purchase

Kopenhagen = Copenhagen

koper = buyer, client, purchaser, copper

koperen = copper, brass

kopie = copy, copy

kopiëren = copy

kopij = manuscript

kopijrecht = copyright

kopje = cup, kopje

koplamp = headlamp, headlight

koploos = acephalous

koplozen = acephalans

koppel = pair, pair

koppelaar = match-maker

koppelaarster = match-maker

koppelen = couple, match, match-make

koppeling = clutch

koppelteken = break

koppig = obstinate, stubborn

koppig volhouden = be obstinate, be stubborn, persist

kopschuw = afraid, fearful

koraaleiland = atoll, atoll

kordon = cordon

Korea = Korea

Koreaan = Korean

Koreaans = Korean

Koreaanse = Korean woman

koren = grain

korenbloem = cornflower

korf = basket, jug, box, container, vessel

korfbal = basketball

koriander = coriander

kornet = bonnet, cap

kornoelje = cornel, dogberry

kornuit = buddy, companion, comrade, pal

korporaal = corporal

korps = corps

korrel = grain, granule, pip

kort = concise, brief, short

kortaangebonden = abrupt

kortademig = asthmatic, wheezy

kortademigheid = dyspnea, dyspnoea

kortaf = abrupt, abrupt, abruptly

korte broek = short pants, shorts, short pants, shorts

korten = count down, abbreviate, abridge, curtail, shorten, discount, rebate

korte tijd = a while, momentarily

kort geleden = recently

korting = abatement, discount, rebate

korting geven = discount, rebate

Kortrijk = Courtrai

kortsluiting = short circuit

kortstondig = brief, short, short-lived, momentary

kortzichtig = near-sighted, short-sighted

kosmos = cosmos

kost = food, nourishment

kostbaar = costly, valuable, dear, expensive, lovely, valuable, costly, dear, expensive, pricey

kostbaarheid = love, value, worth

kostelijk = lovely, fine, great, delicious

kosteloos = free

kosten = cost, charge, cost, expense

kosthuis = boarding house, boarding school

kostprijs = cost

kostschool = institute

kostuum = costume, outfit, suit

kostwinner = breadwinner

kot = den, hovel, sty

kotelet = cutlet

kotsen = throw up, vomit

kou = cold

koud = cold, frigid, bleak, chilly, cold

koude = cold

kous = stocking

kousje = fuse, wick

kout = chat

kozijn = frame, window-frame

kraag = collar

kraai = crow, crow

kraal = bead, corral, enclosure

kraam = barn, shed, stand

kraambed = childbed

kraamkamer = lying-in room

kraamvrouw = lying-in woman

kraan = crane, crane, derrick, faucet, tap

kraanvogel = crane

krab = crab

krabbel = design, outline, sketch

krabben = scratch

krach = bankruptcy, failure

kracht = force, strength, vigour

kracht bijzetten = fortify

krachtig = energetic, strong

krachtsinspanning = exertion

krachtsport = athletics, athletics

krak = crack

krakelen = argue, dispute, quarrel, wrangle

kraken = creak, grate, crack, overpower, usurp

kraker = squatter

kramp = convulsion, clamp, brace, bracket, parenthesis, staple, spasm

kranig = brave, gallant

krankzinnig = crazy, insane, mad, nuts

krankzinnige = lunatic

krankzinnigheid = craziness, insanity, lunacy, madness

krankzinnig zijn = act crazy, rave

krans = crown, garland, wreath, crown, circle, club, society

krant = gazette, magazine, newspaper, periodical, daily paper, journal, newspaper

krap = narrow, close, cramped

kras = adroit, agile, alert, brisk, keen

krassen = caw, croak, creak, grate, scrape, scratch

krauwen = scratch

krediet = credit

kredietkaart = credit card

kredietwaardigheid = ability

kreeft = crayfish, lobster, lobster

kreek = bay, stream

kreet = howl, cry, shout

kregel = cross, peevish, pettish, petulant

krekel = cricket

Kremlin = Kremlin

kreng = cadaver, corpse, carrion

krenken = abuse, insult, offend, abuse, insult, offend

krenkend = abusive, nasty

krenking = abuse

Kreta = Crete

Kretenzer = Cretan

kreukelen = crease, crumble

kreunen = groan, sigh

kreupel = lame

kreupel lopen = limp

krib = manger, trough

kriebelen = itch, tickle

kriek = cricket

krielen = abound, swarm

krieuwelen = itch

krijg = war

krijgen = get, get, have, receive

krijger = warrior

krijgshaftig = martial, warlike

krijgskunde = strategy

krijgskundig = strategic

krijgsman = warrior

krijs = scream

krijsend = shrill

krijt = arena, chalk

krijten = cry, weep

krik = jack

Krim = Crimea

kring = circle, halo, circle, circle, club, society

kringloop = cycle

krioelen = abound, swarm

Krisjna = Krishna

kristal = crystal

kristalhelder = crystal

kristallen = crystal

kritiek = criticism, critical

kritiseren = censure, criticize

Kroaat = Croat

Kroatië = Croatia, Croatia

Kroatisch = Croatian

krocht = cave, cavern, den

kroeg = bar, pub

krokodil = crocodile

krokodillen = crocodile

krokus = crocus, spring crocus

krom = bent, hook, bent, curved

krombuigen = bend

kromme = bend, curve

krommen = bend

kromtrekken = bend

kronen = crown

kroniek = chronicle

kroniekschrijver = chronicler, historian

kroning = coronation

kronkelen = twist, meander, twist, wind around, twist

kroon = crown, chandelier, summit, surface, top

kroonblad = petal

kroonluchter = chandelier

kroost = offspring

kroot = beet

krop = head, pate, head

kropsla = lettuce

krot = den, hovel

kruid = drug, grass, herb, herb, spice

kruiden = flavor, flavour, season, spice

kruidenier = grocer

kruiderij = spice

kruien = accumulate

kruier = porter

kruik = amphora, jug, pitcher

kruimel = crumb

kruin = summit, surface, top, top of the head

kruipen = crawl, creep

kruis = grid, hash, number sign, pound sign, sharp, cross, loin

kruisband = wrapper

kruisbeeld = crucifix

kruisbes = gooseberry

kruisdistel = eryngo

kruiselings = across, across, across, crossways, crosswise

kruisen = cruise, cross, crucify

kruisigen = crucify

kruiskruid = ragwort

kruispunt = cross roads

kruiswoordraadsel = crossword puzzle

kruit = gunpowder

kruiwagen = wheelbarrow, wheelbarrow

kruizemunt = mint

kruk = handle, crank, crutch, stool

krul = curl

krullen = curl

krypton = krypton

kubiek = Cuban, cubic, cubic

kubieke meter = cubic metre

kubus = cube

kubusvormig = Cuban, cubic, Cuban, cubic

kudde = are, bevy, collection, group, heap, herd, set, bevy, collection, group, heap, herd, set, livestock, flock, herd

kudde geiten = flock of goats

kuif = hooter, tuft

kuifje = tuft

kuifleeuwerik = tufted lark

kuiken = chick, chicken

kuil = hole, ditch, pit, pole, cave, cavity

kuilen = bury, bury

kuip = tub, vat

kuis = chaste

kuisen = bowdlerize, chasten, expurgate, purify

kuisheid = chaste behaviour, modesty, cleanliness, purity, chastity, purity

kuit = spawn, calf

kunde = acquaintance, knowledge, knowledge

kundig = able, capable, ably

kundigheid = ability

kunne = sex

kunnen = be able to

kunnen doen = be able to cope with, be able to do

kunst = art

kunstenaar = artist

kunstenmaker = acrobat

kunstgalerie = art gallery

kunstgreep = subterfuge, trick, trickery

kunstig = artificial, artistic

kunstmaan = earth satellite

kunstmatig = artificial, artistic, artificial, artificial

kunstrichting = school

kunstschilder = painter

kunststuk = work of art

kunstvoorwerp = work of art

kunstwerk = work of art, work

kuras = armour

kurk = cork

kurketrekker = corkscrew

kus = kiss

kussen = kiss, cushion, pillow

kust = bank, border, edge, shore, bank, border, edge, shore, coast, seaside, shore

kust- = coast, coast-, coastal, of the coast

kustlijn = bank, border, edge, shore, coast, seaside, shore

kustmeer = lagoon

kut = cunt, pussy

kuur = caprice, whim, treatment

kuuroord = health resort

kwaad = angry, cross, bad, miserable, nasty, poor, abuse

kwaadaardig = malicious, mischievous, nasty, vicious, vicious

kwaadspreken = slander, gossip

kwaad zijn = be angry

kwaad zijn op = be angry

kwaal = ailment, disease, illness, ailment, disease

kwadraat = square, square

kwajongen = brat, urchin

kwaken = croak

kwaker = Quaker

kwakzalver = charlatan, imposter, quack

kwal = jelly-fish

kwalificatie = ability, qualification

kwalificeren = qualify, qualify

kwalijk = barely, hardly, only just, scarcely, bad, miserable, nasty, poor

kwaliteit = property, quality

kwart = fourth

kwartel = quail

kwartier = phase, stage, quarter of an hour, abode, accommodation, dwelling, residence

kwarts = rock-crystal

kwast = attitudinizer, poseur, dandy, dude, fop, knot, node, paintbrush

kweek = couch-grass

kweekgras = couch-grass

kweepeer = quince

kweken = breed, bring up, educate, raise, cultivate, cultivate, grow

kwekerij = plantation

kwel = fountain, source, spring

kwellen = haunt, grind, pulverize, abuse, agonize, torment

kwelling = torment

kwestie = question, dispute, quarrel

kwetsen = harm, hurt, wound, shock

kwetsuur = harm, injury, wound

kwetteren = chirp, peep, twitter

kwiek = adroit, agile, alert, brisk, keen

kwijl = saliva

kwijlen = salivate, slobber

kwijnen = fade, wither

kwijt = lost

kwijting = acquittal

kwijtraken = lose

kwijtschelding = acquittal

kwijtschelding van straf = act of grace, amnesty

kwik = mercury, quicksilver

kwikzilver = mercury, quicksilver

kwinkslag = witticism, gag, joke

kwispedoor = cuspidor, spittoon

kwistig = generous

kwitantie = receipt, acknowledgement, receipt

kwiteren = receipt

la = drawer

laag = deep, low, abject, base, low, nasty, vile, layer

Laagduits = Low German

laaggezonken = degenerate

laaghartig = abject, base, low, nasty, vile

laaghartigheid = abjection

laaien = flame

laakbaar = blameworthy, censurable, condemnable, objectionable, reprehensible

laan = avenue

Laarne = Larne, Larne

laars = boot

laat = late, tardy, late

laatdunkend = arrogant

laat in de middag = late in the afternoon

laat in de nacht = late at night

laat in de ochtend = late in the morning

laatst = last

laatstleden = last

labda = lambda

label = label, etiquette

laboratorium = laboratory

Laccadiven = Laccadives

lach = laugh

lachbui = laughter

lachen = laugh

lachwekkend = ridiculous

ladder = ladder, ladder

lade = drawer

laden = charge, load, burden, load

ladenkast = chest, dresser, cabinet

lading = cargo, burden, charge, load

laf = afraid

lafaard = coward, funk, coward, funk

lafhartig = afraid

lafhartigheid = cowardice, cowardice

lafheid = cowardice, cowardice

lager = bearing

lagere school = grammar school, primary school

lagune = lagoon

lak = lacquer

lakei = lackey

laken = cloth, wooden cloth, sheet, reproach, rebuke, reprove, scold

lakken = lacquer, varnish

lam = lamb

lamleggen = paralyse

lamp = bulb, lamp

lampekap = lamp-shade

lampepit = fuse, wick

lampje = bulb

lampolie = kerosene

lams- = lamb, of lamb

lamsvlees = lamb

lanceren = launch

land = field, field, field, country, land, earth, land, soil

landarbeider = agricultural labourer, agricultural worker

landbouw = agriculture, farming, tillage

landbouwer = agrarian, farmer, agrarian, farmer, agrarian, farmer, agrarian, farmer

landbouwkunde = agriculture, agronomics

landbouwkundig = agricultural

landbouwkundige = agriculturist

landbouwonderwijs = agricultural instruction

landbouwproduct = agricultural product

landbouwschool = agricultural school

landbouwtentoonstelling = agricultural exhibition

landelijk = rural

landen = land, land, land

landerij = field, field

landgenoot = compatriot

landgoed = estate, farm, property, ranch

landhuis = villa

landing = landing

landingsplaats = landing-stage, pier

landingsstrook = airstrip

landkaart = map, map

landman = countryman, peasant, farmer

landrechter = sheriff

landschap = landscape, scenery

landschildpad = land tortoise

landsgrens = border

landsman = compatriot

landstreek = region

lang = tall, lanky, of high stature, tall, long, a long time, for a long time, long, long, of long standing, prolonged, protracted, at great length, for a long time

langdurig = at great length, for a long time

langdurigheid = length, length

lange broek = pants, trousers

langer = else, further, more, on

lange tijd = long, of long standing, prolonged, protracted

langoest = lobster

langs = according as, according to, as, by, along, beyond, by, past, straight past

langsgaan = pass, pass by

langspeelplaat = LP, LP

langzaam = adagio, slow, leasurely, slowly

langzamerhand = gradually, little by little

lankmoedig = lenient, tolerant

lans = lance, spear

lantaarn = lantern

Laos = Laos

Laotiaan = Laotian

Laotiaans = Laotian, Lao, Laotian language

Laotiaanse taal = Lao, Laotian language

lap = patch, rag, scrap

Lapland = Lapland, Lapland

Laplander = Laplander, Lapp

Laplands = Lapp, Lappish

Laplandse = Lappish woman, Lapponian woman

lappen = mend, patch, patch up

lapwerk = patch

lariks = larch

larve = grub, larva

lassen = weld

lasso = lasso

last = trouble, burden, charge, load

lastbrief = mandate

laster = backbiting, scandal, slander

lasthebber = commissioner

lastig = difficult, hard, inconvenient, hardly, not easily, with difficulty, nasty, troublesome

lat = lath, slat

laten = cause, get, make, allow, leave, let, release, fail, neglect, omit

laten afvloeien = divert

laten balanceren = rock, swing

laten begaan = allow, leave, let, release

laten binnenkomen = admit

laten blijken = demonstrate, manifest, show

laten branden = keep ... burning

laten doen = cause, get, make

laten grazen = feed

laten komen = get, send for

laten merken = betray

laten mislukken = abort, abort, quash, wreck, abort, quash

laten ontploffen = blow up

laten rijmen = rhyme

laten rusten = leave in abeyance

laten schieten = allow, leave, let, release

laten springen = blow up

laten staan = keep one's hands off

laten trekken = infuse

laten uitstappen = deprive, dismiss

laten varen = abandon, forsake, desert, leave, quit

laten verdwijnen = liquidate

laten zakken = lower, lower

laten zien = indicate, point out, show

later = later on, later, later on, hind, hindmost

later komen = arrive afterwards, come afterwards, come later, follow

latex = latex

lathyrus = vetchling

Latijn = Latin

Latijns = Latin

Latijns-Amerika = Latin America

latoen = brass

latrine = latrine

latuw = lettuce

laurier = laurel

lauw = immaterial, indifferent, dispassionately, lukewarm

lauwer = laurel

lava = lava

lava- = lava

laven = refresh

lavendel = lavender

lawaai = ado, din, noise

lawaaierig = noisy

lawine = avalanche

laxans = laxative

laxeermiddel = laxative

lazuren = sky blue

lazuur = sky blue

leb = rennet-stomach

lebbe = rennet-stomach

lebmaag = rennet-stomach

lector = lector, lecturer

lectuur = reading matter

Leda = Leda

leden = adherents, disciples, following, party, supporters

leder = leather

lederen = leather

lederwaren = leather goods

lederwerk = leather goods

ledig = empty, void

ledigen = empty

ledikant = bedstead

leed = annoyance, disappointment, grief

leedwezen = regret

leeftijd = age

leeftijdsgrens = age limit

leeftijdsgroep = age-bracket, age group, age range

leeg = empty, void, gaunt, free, unoccupied, vacant

leeggieten = pour out

leegheid = emptiness

leegte = emptiness

leek = layman

leen = fief

leengoed = fief

leenman = vassal

leer = leather

leerachtig = leather

leerboek = textbook

leergang = class, course

leerlooien = tan

leerschool = school

leerstelling = dogma

leerstoel = pulpit

leerstuk = dogma

leesbaar = legible

leest = waist, waistline

leestekens plaatsen = punctuate

leeuw = lion

leeuwerik = lark

leeuwetand = dandelion

lef = audacity, boldness, daring, courage

legaal = legal

legataris = heir

legatie = legation

legen = empty

legendarisch = legendary, legendary

legende = legend

leger = army, army

legerafdeling = division, military division

Leger des Heils = Salvation Army

legeren = camp, be encamped, lie encamped, camp out

legering = alloy

legerkorps = corps

legermacht = army

legerstede = bed

leges = administrative expenses

leggen = lay, locate, place, lay down, place, put, put down

legioen = legion

legitimatie = I.D., ID

legitimatiebewijs = I.D., ID

legitimeren = legitimize

leguaan = iguana

lei = slate

leiden = conduct, direct, guide, head, lead, conduct, guide, lead

leidend = leading

leider = leader

leiding = steering, direction, platform, stage, guide

leidraad = guidebook

Leidse fles = Leyden jar

leidsman = leader

Leitmotiv = leitmotif

leke- = lay

lekker = nice, tasty, alluring, attractive, enticing, tempting

lekkernij = delicacy, tidbit, sweet

lel = slap

lelie = lily

lelietje der dalen = lily-of-the-valley

lelietje-van-dalen = lily-of-the-valley

lelijk = rotten, ugly, nasty, ugly, nasty, ugly

lemmer = blade

lemmet = blade

lemming = lemming

lende = loin

lenen = advance, lend, lend, borrow, borrow, lend, loan, lend

lenen aan = lend, lend

lenen tegen een onderpand = borrow money on, pawn

lenen van = borrow from, borrow from

lengte = length, longitude, length

lenig = agile, flexible

lening = loan

lens = lens, empty, void

lente = spring, springtime

lenteklokje = spring snowflake

lentemaand = March

lenzen = empty

lepel = spoon

lepra = leprosy

lepralijder = leper

leproos = leper

leraar = instructor, teacher

lerares = teacher, female teacher

leren = teach, leather, learn, teach

les = lesson

Lesotho = Lesotho

lessenaar = desk, lectern, school desk

Let = Latvian, Lett

lethargie = lethargy

Lethe = Lethe

Letland = Latvia

Lets = Latvian, Lettish

Letse = Latvian woman

letsel = harm

letsel toebrengen = harm

letten op = advert, pay attention, pay attention to, watch out for

letter = letter

letterdicht = achrostic

lettergreep = syllable

letterkeer = anagram

letterkunde = belles-lettres, literature

letterkundig = literary

letterlijk = to the letter, literal

letterwoord = acronym

leugen = lie

leuk = amusing, entertaining, funny, nice

leunen = lean

leuning = prop, support, balustrade, banisters, parapet, railing

leuningstoel = armchair

leunstoel = armchair, armchair

leuren = peddle, sell door-to-door

leus = motto, watchword, slogan

leuter = cock, prick

Leuven = Louvain

leuze = motto, watchword, slogan

Levant = Levant

Levantijn = Levantine

Levantijns = Levantine

leven = ado, din, noise, be alive, live, life

levend = alive

levende have = livestock

levendig = adroit, agile, alert, brisk, keen

leven in het hiernamaals = afterlife

levensbeschrijver = biographer

levenskrachtig = full of life, vital

levenslot = destiny, fate, fortune, luck

levensslagader = aorta

lever = liver

leverbloempje = hepatica

leveren = deliver, furnish, supply

levering = delivery

levertraan = codfish-oil

leverworst = liver sausage

Leviet = Levite

lezen = read

lezenaar = desk, lectern, school desk

lezenswaardig = worth reading

lezer = reader

lezing = lecture

Libanees = Lebanese, Lebanese, Lebanese

Libanon = Lebanon, Lebanon

Libanongebergte = Lebanon

libel = dragonfly, pamphlet

liberaal = liberal

Liberia = Liberia

Liberiaan = Liberian

Liberiaans = Liberian

Liberiaanse = Liberian woman

Libië = Libya

Libiër = Libyan

Libisch = Libyan

Libische = Lybian woman

libretto = booklet

licentiaat = master

licentie = licence, license

lichaam = body

lichaamsbeharing = hair, body hair

lichaamsbouw = stature

lichaamsgeur = body smell

lichaamsslagader = aorta

lichaamstaal = body language

lichamelijk = physical, bodily, body, body-, corporal, corporeal, of the body, physical

licht = easy, facile, bright, clear, light, light, bright, light, light, faint, light, weak, lightly, weakly, light, shallow, superficial, insubstantial, light

lichtafwijking = aberration, aberration

lichtbak = headlight

lichtekooi = slut, trollop, hooker, whore

lichtelijk = a little, rather

lichten = shine, empty

lichtend = bright, light

lichtgelovig = credulous

licht geven = shine

lichtjes = lightly, weakly

lichtknop = light-switch, light-switch

lichtmeter = exposure meter

lichtschakelaar = light-switch, light-switch

lichttoren = lighthouse

lichtzinnig = frivolous, airy-fairy

lid = acolyte, member, supporter, joint, partner, partner, limb, member, member, supporter

lidmaat = acolyte, member, supporter, limb, member

lidmaatschap = membership

lidwoord = article

lid worden = join, accede, affiliate, affiliate, accede

Liechtenstein = Liechtenstein

Liechtensteiner = Liechtensteiner

lied = song, chanson

lieden = people, people, persons

lief = affable, friendly, good-natured, kind, dainty, kind, nice, pretty, beloved, loved one, lover, sweetheart, well-beloved, beloved, loved one, lover, sweetheart, well-beloved, lovable, sweetheart, sweetheart, dear, lovely

liefdadigheids- = charitable

liefde = affection, love

liefdemaal = agape

liefelijk = gentle, soft, sweet, tender

liefelijkheid = sweetness

liefhebben = love

liefhebbend = affectionate, loving

liefhebber = amateur, fancier

liefhebberij = hobby

liefheid = kindness

liefje = beloved, loved one, lover, sweetheart, well-beloved, sweetheart, darling

liefkozing = caress, chuck, stroke

liefst = preferably, rather

liefste = beloved, loved one, lover, sweetheart, well-beloved

lieftallig = lovable

lieftalligheid = sweetness

liegen = lie, tell a lie

lier = lira, lyre, lyre

lies = groin

lieveheersbeestje = ladybug

lieveling = sweetheart, sweetheart, favourite, darling

liever = preferably, preferably, rather

lieverd = darling, darling

lift = elevator, lift

liga = connection, league

liggen = lie, recline, be situated

liggen bovenop = be on top of, lay on top of

ligging = site

ligplaats = anchorage, moorage, mooring

Ligurische Zee = Ligurian Sea

liguster = privet

lijden = abide, bear, endure, put up with, suffer, endure, put up with, tolerate

lijden aan = suffer from, suffer from

lijdend aan = affected with, afflicted with, subject to

lijdend voorwerp = article, object, thing

lijdzaam = patient

lijdzaamheid = patience

lijf = body

lijfeigene = serf, serf, villain

lijfeigenschap = serfdom, servitude

lijfelijk = bodily, body, body-, corporal, corporeal, of the body, physical

Lijfland = Livonia, Livonia

Lijflander = Livonian

Lijflands = Livonian

lijfspreuk = motto, watchword, slogan

lijfwacht = guard

lijk = cadaver, corpse

lijken = be similar, resemble, appear, appear to be, seem

lijken op = be similar, resemble

lijkschouwing = autopsy, autopsy

lijkverbranding = cremation

lijm = glue, glue

lijmen = glue, stick, agglutinate

lijn = line, cord, rope, string

lijnolie = lineseed oil

lijnpiloot = airline-pilot

lijntje = cord, rope, string

lijntoestel = air liner

lijnvliegtuig = air liner

lijnwaad = linen

lijst = cadre, frame, framework, list, frame, picture-frame, index, table, tablet, tabulation

lijster = thrush

lijsterbes = mountain-ash berry, rowan berry, mountain-ash, rowan

lijsterbessestruik = mountain-ash, rowan

lijvig = bold, corpulent, fat, thick, comprehensive

lijvigheid = thickness

lik = drip, drop

likdoorn = corn

likeur = liqueur

likken = lick

Limburg = Limburg

limitatief = restrictive

limonade = lemonade

linde = lime-tree, linden-tree

linde- = lime, lime-, of a lime-tree

lindeboom = lime-tree, linden-tree

linden- = lime, lime-, of a lime-tree

linguïst = linguist

linguïstisch = linguistic

liniaal = ruler, straightedge

linie = line

link = dangerous

linker = linker

linker- = left

linkerzijde = left, left side

links = left, on the left

linksaf = left, to the left

linksom = left, to the left

linnen = linen, linen

linoleum = linoleum

lint = ribbon

linze = lentil

lip = lip

liquide = available

liquideren = liquidate

lire = lira, lyre, lira

lis = iris

lisdodde = reedmace

lispelen = lisp

Lissabon = Lisbon

list = ruse, stratagem, trick, ruse, trick

listig = clever, cunning, sly, smart

litanie = litany

liter = liter, litre

literair = literary

literatuur = literature

lithium = lithium

Litouwen = Lithuania

Litouwer = Lithuanian

Litouws = Lithuanian

Litouwse = Lithuanian woman

litteken = scar

litterair = literary

litteratuur = literature

liturgie = liturgy

live = direct, straight

locomotief = engine

lodderig = drowsy

loden = lead

loeder = rogue, scoundrel

loeien = bellow, bleat, neigh, howl, roar

loensen = look askance, squint

loep = magnifying glass

loeren = peep, peep upon, spy, spy upon

lof = chicory, fame, glory, renown, praise

loffelijk = commendable

loflied = paean

Lofoten = Lofoten Islands

lof toezwaaien = commend, laud, praise

lofwaardig = commendable

lofzang = paean

log = awkward

logé = guest

logement = hostel, inn

logementhouder = host, innkeeper, landlord

logen = wash

logeren = be a guest of, stay with, be on a visit, stay, stop

logica = logic

logies = abode, accommodation, dwelling, residence, accommodation

logisch = logical

lok = curl

lokaal = place, local, chamber, room

lokaas = bait

lokaliteit = location, place, spot

loket = window, ticket-window

Loki = Loki

lokken = attract, decoy, lure

lokmiddel = bait

lommer = shade, shadow

lommerd = pawnshop

lomp = coarse, crude, harsh, coarse, crude, rude, rag, scrap

Londen = London

Londenaar = Londoner

lonen = compensate, reward, be worth

long = lung

longan = longan

longkruid = lungwort, pulmonaria

longontsteking = pneumonia

longtering = consumption, tuberculosis

lonken = make eyes at, ogle, stare at

lont = fuse, wick

loochenen = deny

lood = lead

loodrecht = right-angle, square, perpendicular, vertical

loods = barrack, barn, shack, shanty, shed, barn, shed, stand, pilot, pilot

loodsen = pilot

loof = foliage

Loofhuttenfeest = Feast of Tabernacles, Feast of Tabernacles

loog = lye

loogachtig = alkaline, alkaline

loogzout = alkali

looien = tan

looistof = tannin

looizuur = tannin

look = leek

loon = compensation, reward, salary, wage, wages

loop = current, flow, stream, barrel, channel, pipe, tube

loopbaan = career

loopgraaf = trench

loopjongen = errand-boy

loopplank = gangway

loopvlak = tire tread

loos = false, empty, void

loot = layer, shoot

lopen = run, flow, go, march, walk, pace, stalk, step, stride, tread, go on foot, go for a walk, stroll

loper = courier

lor = rag, scrap

lord = lord

Lorelei = Lorelei

lork = larch

lorkeboom = larch

los = apart, particular, separate, special, free, lynx, loose, sandy, mobile, loose

losbarsten = explode

losbinden = untie

losbranden = discharge, fire, fire off

losbreken = break, break off

loshaken = unhook

losheid = abandonment

loskopen = ransom, redeem

loslaten = release, allow, leave, let, release, release, reveal, release

losmaken = untie

lossen = release, unload

lossing = acquittal

lot = destiny, fate, fate, ill fate, fortune, destiny, fate, fortune, luck

loten = draw lots, allot

loterij = lottery, raffle

lotgeval = adventure, experience

Lotharingen = Lorraine, Lothringen

lotsbestemming = destiny, fate

lotus = lotus, lotus

louter = mere, solitary, sole, clean, pure, pure, alone, only, sole, solitary

louteren = clean, cleanse, make clean, purge, refine

louwmaand = January

loven = commend, glorify, laud, praise, commend, laud, praise

loyaal = faithful, loyal

loyaliteit = adherence

LP = LP, LP

LPG = liquefied petroleum gas, LPG

L.P.G. = liquefied petroleum gas, LPG

LSD = acid, LSD

lucht = air, atmosphere, odor, odour, scent, smell, heaven, sky

lucht- = aerial, overground, overhead

luchtaanval = air raid, airstrike

luchtacrobatiek = aerobatics

luchtafweer = air-defence, anti-aircraft defence, anti-aircraft defences

luchtafweergeschut = ack-ack, anti-aircraft guns

luchtballon = balloon, air-balloon, balloon

luchtband = tyre

luchtbed = airbed, air mattress

luchtbel = bubble

luchtbrug = air bridge, airlift

luchtbuks = airgun, air rifle

luchtbus = airbus

luchtdicht = airtight

luchtdoelgeschut = ack-ack, anti-aircraft guns

luchtdruk = air-pressure

luchtdrukgeweer = air gun, air-gun

luchtdrukrem = air brake

luchten = aerate, air out, give an airing, ventilate, ventilate

luchter = chandelier

luchteskader = air-squadron

luchtfilter = air-filter

luchtfoto = air view

luchtgeest = elf

luchtgekoeld = air-cooled

luchthartig = flighty, impulsive, airily, airily

luchthaven = airport, airport

luchthavenbelasting = airport tax

luchtig = airy, flighty, impulsive, fresh, recent, gaunt, lean, slender, thin, loose, sandy, airy-fairy, airily

luchtje = odor, odour, scent, smell

luchtklep = air-valve

luchtkussen = air cushion, air cushion

luchtledig = airless

luchtledige ruimte = vacuum

luchtlijn = airline, airway

luchtmacht = air force, air force

luchtmachtbasis = air base, air base

luchtpijp = inner tube, tube, inner tube, tube

luchtpomp = air pump

luchtpost = airmail

luchtpostblad = aerogramme, air letter

luchtpostbrief = air letter, aerogramme

luchtpostzegel = air-mail stamp

luchtrooster = air-grid

luchtruim = airspace

luchtschip = airship, airship

luchtschipper = aeronaut

luchtschroef = airscrew

luchtsluis = airlock

luchtsnelheid = airspeed

luchtspiegeling = mirage

luchtstrijdkrachten = air force, air force

luchtvaarder = aeronaut

luchtvaart = aeronautics, aviation, aeronautics, aviation

luchtvaartkunde = aeronautics

luchtverdediging = air-defence, anti-aircraft defence, anti-aircraft defences

luchtverkeersleider = air-traffic controller

luchtverkeersleiding = air-traffic control

luchtverontreiniging = air-pollution

luchtvloot = air-fleet

luchtvracht = air-freight

luchtwaardig = airworthy

luchtweerstand = air-resistance

luchtweg = airway, airway

luchtzak = air pocket, air pocket

luchtziek = airsick

luchtziekte = airsickness

luchvaart = aeronautics, aviation

lucifer = match

luguber = gaunt, ghastly, gruesome, horrible

lui = people, lazy, slothful, lazy

luiaard = ai, sloth, sloth

luid = loud, loudly

luiden = peal, ring, give a ring, ring, ring the bell, give a ring, ring, ring the bell, read, say

luidruchtig = noisy

luier = swaddling cloth

luifel = penthouse, shed, penthouse, shed, penthouse, shed

luiheid = laziness

luik = blind, shutter, porthole, skylight

luimig = cheerful, gay, merry

luipaard = leopard, panther

luis = louse

luister = pomp, splender

luisteraar = listener

luisteren = listen

luisterrijk = resplendant

luistervink spelen = eavesdrop

luit = lute

luitenant = lieutenant

luizig = insignificant, trifling

lul = cock, prick, arsehole, bastard, son-of-a-bitch, block, chunk of wood

lumineus = bright, brilliant

lunair = lunar

lunch = lunch, snack

luns = pivot

lupine = lupine, she-wolf, lupine

lurken = suck

lust = desire, want, wish, disposal, inclination, tendency, lust, passion, lust, sexual pleasure

lusteloos = apathetic, dispassionately, dull, lifeless, stodgy

lusteloosheid = apathy

lustig = cheerful, gay, merry

lustopwekkend middel = aphrodisiac

lutecium = lutetium

luttel = diminutive, little, small, little

luur = swaddling cloth

luwen = abate, subside, abate, weaken

lux = luxury

luxe = luxury, luxury

luxeartikel = luxury

Luxemburg = Luxemburg, Luxemburg, Luxemburg, Luxemburg

Luxemburger = Luxemburger, Luxemburger

Luxemburgs = Luxemburg

Luxor = Luxor

luxueus = deluxe, de luxe, luxurious

lyceum = lyceum

Lycië = Lycia

Lyciër = Lycian

Lycische = Lycian, Lycian woman

Lydië = Lydia

Lydiër = Lydian

Lydisch = Lydian

lynx = lynx

'm = him, to him, he, him, him

ma = mam, mammy, mom, mommy

maag = stomach

maagbrand = heartburn

maagd = virgin, virgin

maagdelijk = virgin, virginal

Maagdeneilanden = Virgin Islands

maagdenpalm = periwinkle

maagpijn = stomach ache

maagsap = gastric juice

maagzuur = heartburn, gastric juice

maaien = cut, mow

maakbaar = achievable

maal = occasion, time, meal

maaltijd = meal

maan = moon

maan- = lunar, lunar, moon-

maanbrief = dunning-letter

maand = month

maand- = monthly

maandag = Monday

maandelijks = monthly, monthly

maar = exclusively, just, only, but, but, but, alone, just, only, solely, but, however, nevertheless, yet

maar één = just one, one only, only one

maart = March

maas = loop, mesh

Maastricht = Maestricht

maat = buddy, companion, comrade, pal, companion, measure, measurement, musical time, tact

maatregel = accommodation, adjustment, arrangement

maatschappelijk = social, social

maatschappij = association, company, society

maatschappijleer = sociology

macaber = macabre

macaroni = macaroni

Macedonië = Macedonia

Macedoniër = Macedonian

Macedonisch = Macedonian

mach = mach

Machiavelli = Machiavelli

machinatie = plot

machine = engine, machine

machinerie = action

machinerieën = machinery

machineschrijven = type

macht = force, strength, vigour, power, ability

machtig = powerful

machtigen = authorize

machtiging = authorization

machtig zijn = be master of, know, know how

Madagascar = Madagascar, Madagascar

Madagaskisch = Madagascan

Madeira = Madeira

madeliefje = daisy, daisy

Madonna = Madonna

Madrid = Madrid

maëstro = adept, maestro, master

maf = drowsy

maffen = be asleep, sleep

magazijn = warehouse, pantry

magazine = magazine

Magdalena = Magdalena

Magdalenien = Magdalenian

mager = gaunt, lean, meager, skimpy, skinny, thin, gaunt, lean, slender, thin, gaunt, thin, gaunt

magie = magic

magisch = magical

magister = master

magneet = magnet

magnesium = magnesium

magnetisch = magnetic

magnetiseren = magnetize

magnetisme = magnetism

magnetofoon = tape-recorder

magnifiek = lovely

Magog = Magog

Magyaar = Magyar

mais = corn, Indian corn, maize, mealies

majesteit = majesty, excellency, majesty

majestueus = majestic

majoor = major

majoraan = majoram

Majorca = Majorca

majuskel = capital letter

mak = tame, obedient

makelaar = broker

makelaardij = broker

makelen = act as a middleman

maken = develop, fabricate, manufacture, achieve, act, do, make, perform, cause, get, make, create, fix, repair, compose, create, write

make-up = make up, make-up

Makkabeeën = Maccabees

makkelijk = easy, facile

makker = buddy, companion, comrade, pal

makreel = mackerel

mal = calibre, model, ridiculous

Malagasië = Madagascar, Madagascar

Malagassisch = Madagascan

Malakka = Malacca

malaria = malaria

Malawi = Malawi

Malawiër = Malawian

Malawimeer = Lake Malawi

Malawisch = Malawian

Malediven = Maldive Islands, Maldives

Malediviër = Maldivian

Maledivisch = Maldivian

Maleier = Malay

Maleis = Malay

Maleisië = Malaysia

Maleisiër = Malaysian

Maleisisch = Malaysian

malen = be delirious, grind, pulverize

Mali = Mali

Malinees = Malian

Malisch = Malian

Malische = Malian woman

malloot = fool

mals = soft

malsheid = mellowness, softness, tenderness

Malta = Malta

Maltezer = Maltese, Maltese

maluwe = mallow

malva = mallow

mam = breast, teat, mam, mammy, mom, mommy

mamma = mam, mammy, mom, mommy

mammie = mam, mammy, mom, mommy

man = husband, fellow, man

manager = manager

manchet = cuff

mand = basket

mandaat = mandate, authorization

mandarijn = tangerine

mandarijntje = tangerine

mandje = small basket

Mandsjoerijns = Manchurian

manen = admonish, scold, dun, dun for payment

manga = mango

mangaan = manganese

mangaboom = mango-tree

mangel = absence

mangelwortel = beet

mangisboom = mangosteen

mango = mango

mangoboom = mango-tree

mangoest = mongoose, mongoose

manhaftig = brave, gallant

manicuren = manicure

manie = addiction

manier = manner, mode, way

maniertje = affectation, pose

manifest = manifest

manifestatie = demonstration

manifesteren = demonstrate, manifest, show

manilla = abaca

maniok = cassava

manipuleren = handle, manipulate

mank = lame

mank lopen = limp

manmoedigheid = virility

mannelijk = male, male, masculine, male

mannelijk exemplaar = male

mannelijkheid = virility

mannenklooster = monastery

mannetje = male, dwarf, male

mannetjeseend = drake

mannetjesgans = gander

mannetjeshaas = buck, buck-hare

mannetjeshert = stag

mannetjeskonijn = buck, buck-rabbit

mannetjesvarken = boar

manoeuvre = maneuver, manoeuvre

manoeuvreren = manoeuvre

manspersoon = fellow, man

mantel = cloak, mantle, surface

mantelkap = cowl, hood

Mantsjoe = Manchurian

Mantsjoerije = Manchuria, Manchuria, Manchuria

Mantsjoerijns = Manchurian, Manchurian

manuscript = manuscript

Maori = Maori, Maori language

Maori-taal = Maori, Maori language

map = folder

maquette = model

marchanderen = bargain, haggle

marcheren = march, walk

marcotteren = layer

Marcus = Marcus, Marcus

mare = fame, hearsay, renown, repute, rumor, rumour, advice, announcement, communication, message, notice, report

maretak = mistletoe

margarine = margarine

marge = margin

margriet = marguerite

Maria-Boodschap = Annunciation, Lady Day

Maria-Lichtmis = Candlemas

Marianen = Mariana Islands

Marianeneilanden = Mariana Islands

marihuana = marijuana

marine = navy

marineblauw = navy blue, navy blue

marionet = marionette, puppet

maritiem = maritime, sea, sea-, of the sea

marjolein = majoram

mark = mark

Marke = Marcus, Marcus

markies = penthouse, shed

markt = bazaar, fair, market, fair, market, market, sales activity, market, marketplace

marktkoopman = market trader

marktplaats = bazaar, fair, market, market, marketplace

marktplein = bazaar, fair, market, market, marketplace

marmelade = jam, marmelade

marmer = marble

marmeren = marble, grain, vein

Marokkaan = Moroccan

Marokkaans = Moroccan

Marokkaanse = Moroccan woman

Marokko = Morocco

Marowijne = Maroni

Marquesas Eilanden = Marquesas Islands

mars = walk

Marsbewoner = Martian

Marshall Eilanden = Marshall Islands

martelaar = martyr

martelares = martyr, female martyr

martelen = agonize, torture, abuse, agonize, torment

marteling = torture, torture, torment

marter = marter, weasel, marten

martiaal = military

Martiaan = Martian

mascara = mascara

masker = mask

maskerade = masquerade

maskeren = mask

maskering = masquerade

massa = accumulation, crowd, heap, mass, multitude, pile, crowd, mass, multitude, lump, mass

massage = massage

masseren = massage

massief = massive

mast = mast

mastiek = putty

masturberen = masturbate

mat = tired, frosted, mat, dim

mat- = frosted

match = competition, contest, game, match

mate = degree, grade, measure, measurement

materiaal = data, material

materialiseren = materialize

materie = matter

materieel = material, data, material

mathematica = mathematics

mathematicus = mathematician

mathematisch = mathematical

matig = moderate, reasonable, abstemious, sober, staid, temperate

matigen = moderate

matigheid = moderation

matras = mattress

matrijs = matrix

matrix = matrix

matse = matzo, unleavened bread

Matterhorn = Matterhorn

Mauretanië = Mauritania

Mauritaniër = Mauretanian

Mauritanisch = Mauretanian

Mauritius = Mauritius

maximaal = maximum, at most, at most

maximum = maximum

maximum- = maximum

Maya = Maya

mazelen = measles

mazzel = luck

me = me, to me, me, to me, me, to me, me, to me, me, to me, me, me, me, me, me

mecanicien = mechanic, mechanic

mechanica = mechanics, mechanics

mechanisch = mechanical, mechanical

mechanisme = action

Mechelen = Malines, Mechlin, Malines, Mechlin, Malines, Mechlin

medaille = medal

mede = also, likewise, too, mead

medebewoner = co-occupant

mededader = abetter, accessory, accomplice

mededelen = communicate, report, acquaint, let know, inform

mededeling = account, communication

mededinger = rival

mededinging = competition, rivalry

mededogen = compassion, pity

medegevoel = sympathy, sympathy

medeklinker = consonant

medelijden = compassion, pity

medelijden hebben = have compassion on, pity

medelijden hebben met = have compassion on, pity

medemens = fellow-creature, neighbour

medeplichtig = accessory

medeplichtige = abetter, accessory, accomplice, abetter, accessory, accomplice

medeplichtigheid = abetment

medeschuldig = accessory

medestander = fellow-thinker

medeweten = knowledge

medicijn = drug, medicine, pharmaceutical

medicinaal = medical

medicus = doctor, physician

Medina = Medina

medio = among, amidst, in the middle of

medisch = medical

mediteren = meditate, think to oneself

medium = environment, means, remedy, resources

Medusa = Medusa

mee = mead

meebrengen = bring along, take along, take along

meedelen = communicate, report, acquaint, let know, inform

meedingen = compete, rival

meedoen = participate, share, take part, participate

meeëter = acne

meegaan = go with

meegaand = accommodating

meegaandheid = manageability, tractability, accommodation

meegeven = endow

meel = flour, meal

meelopen met = accompany

meeloper = opportunist

meemaken = participate, share, take part, participate

meenemen = bring along, take along, take along

meer = accidental, additional, lake, loch, more, another, one more, else, further, more, on

meer dan = above, more than, over

meerdere = chief, superior

meerderheid = majority, majority, upper hand

meerderjarig = adult, grown-up, full-grown

meerderjarigheid = majority

meer en meer = increasingly, more and more

meerkat = meercat

meermaals = repeatedly

Meer van Genève = Lake of Geneva

mees = titmouse

meeslepend = lively, vivacious

meest = most

meestal = at most

meester = master, adept, maestro, master, boss, master

meesteres = mistress

meester worden = master

meester zijn = be master over, dominate

meetellen = be considered, count

meeting = assemblage, gathering, meeting, meeting, political meeting

meetkunde = geometry

meeuw = seagull

meevoelen = sympathize

meewerken = cooperate, co-operate

Mefistofeles = Mephistopheles, Mephistopheles

Megchelen = Malines, Mechlin, Malines, Mechlin

megera = shrew, vixen, Xanthippe

mei = May

meid = girl, lass, wench, maid, servant

meier = farmer, agent, steward, superintendant

meikever = june bug

meisje = bride, fiancée, girl, lass, wench

meizoentje = daisy

mejuffrouw = Miss

mekaar = each other, one another

Mekka = Mecca

Mekong = Mekong River

melaatse = leper

melaatsheid = leprosy

melancholie = melancholy

melancholiek = bleak, dismal, dreary, gaunt, melancholy

Melanesië = Melanesia

Melanesiër = Melanesian

Melanesisch = Melanesian

melde = orache

melden = advertise, announce, give notice, give an account, report

melding = account, record, report

melig = apathetic, boring, stodgy, tiresome

melk = milk

melken = milk

melkinrichting = dairy

melkpoeder = milk-powder, powdered milk

melkweg- = galactic

melodie = melody, tune

melodieus = tuneful

melodisch = tuneful

melodrama = melodrama

melodramatisch = melodramatic

meloen = melon

memoreren = recall

memoriseren = memorize

men = you, one, they

mendelevium = mendelevium

meneer = gentleman, lord, Mr., gentleman, lord, Mister, Mr., sir

meneer en mevrouw = ladies and gentlemen, Mr. and Mrs., Mr. and Mrs.

menen = account, accredit, believe, deem, guess, presume, suppose, surmise

mengeling = admixture, mixture

mengelmoes = admixture, mixture

mengen = blend, mingle, mix, shuffle

menging = admixture

mengsel = admixture, mixture

menig = many

menigmaal = frequently, often, regularly

menigte = accumulation, crowd, heap, mass, multitude, pile, crowd, mass, multitude

menigvoudig = diverse, varied, various

menigvuldig = diverse, varied, various

mening = opinion, supposition

meningsverschil = disagreement, discord, dissension

mennen = direct, guide, manage, steer

menner = manager

mens = man, human being

mensdom = human race, mankind

menselijk = human, humane

mensen = people, people, persons

menseneter = cannibal

mensenkunde = anthropology

mensheid = human race, mankind

menslievendheid = charity, love of one's neighbour

mentaal = mental

mentor = counsellor

menu = menu, menu

mep = blow

Mercurius = Mercury, Mercury

merel = blackbird

meren = fasten, moor, tie, tie on

merendeel = majority

merendeels = mostly

merk = mark

merken = mark, find, notice, perceive, notice, indicate, point out, show

merkteken = mark, character, mark, sign, signal, token

merkwaardig = noteworthy, remarkable

mes = knife

Mesolithicum = Mesolithic, Mesolithic Age

Mesopotamië = Mesopotamia

Mesozoïcum = Mesozoic, Mesozoic era

Messina = Messina

messing = brass, brass

mest = fertilizer, manure

mesten = fertilize

met = at, by, on, upon, across from, against, in exchange for, opposed to, opposite, upon, with, by, by means of, on, through, with, about, concerning, on, upon

metaal = metal

metaaldraad = wire

metaalfabriek = factory, mill

metaalmengsel = alloy

met aandacht = attentively

metafoor = metaphor

met algemene stemmen = with one accord

metamorfose = metamorphosis, recreation, regeneration, transformation

met balsem bestrijken = embalm, embalm

met betrekking tot = as to, as regards, concerning

met de aarde verbinden = earth, ground

met de klok mee = clockwise

met de zweep geven = whip

meteen = at once, immediately, just, right away, right now

met een band omgeven = tape

met een gewoonte breken = break oneself of a habit, get out of a habit, unlearn

met een ladder beklimmen = scale

met een schone lei beginnen = resume

met een stok slaan = flog, take a switch to

met elkaar vechten = be at loggerheads, tussle

meten = measure, compute, measure

meteoor = meteoric stone, atmospheric phenomenon

meteoorsteen = meteoric stone, aerolite, meteorite, aerolite, meteorite

meteoriet = aerolite, meteorite, meteorite, aerolite, meteorite

meteorologie = meteorology

meter = metre

met geen mogelijkheid = impossibly

met gemak = easily

met genoegen = willingly

met geweld = by force, violently, violently

metgezel = accompanist, companian, companion

met goed gevolg = successfully

met gom bestrijken = erase

methode = method

methodisch = methodical

methodist = Methodist

methodistisch = Methodist

Methusalem = Methuselah

met inbegrip van = including, inclusively, including

meting = measurement

met ingang van = by, from, of, on, since, since, from, since

met lucht gevuld = aerial, overground, overhead

met mate = modestly

met moeite = with effort

met nadruk zeggen = accent, accentuate, emphasize

met nieuwsgierigheid = inquisitively, inquisitively

met opzet = deliberately, on purpose

met overgave = devotedly, selflessly

met pensioen gaan = retire, go on pension, retire

metriek = metric

met rijp bedekt = frosted, hoar

metro = subway, underground

metropoliet = archbishop

metropolis = metropolis

metropolitaan = archbishop

metropool = metropolis

metrum = metre

metselaar = mason

metselen = build

metselkalk = morter

metselwerk = masonry

met sneeuwballen gooien = throw snowballs

met spoed = urgently

met succes = successfully

met tegenzin = against one's will

metterdaad = absolutely, actually, in fact, actually, as a matter of fact, indeed, in fact

met tussenpozen werken = occur intermittently

met uitzondering van = with the exception of

met zijn tienen = by tens

met zijn tweeën = by twos

met zijn vieren = by fours

met zorg = carefully

meubel = piece of furniture

meubels = furniture

meubilair = furniture

meubileren = furnish

mevrouw = lady, madam, Mrs., lady, madam, Mrs.

Mexicaan = Mexican

Mexicaans = Mexican

Mexicaanse = Mexican woman

Mexico = Mexico

Mexico-Stad = Mexico City

mezelf = myself

mica = mica

microbe = germ, microbe

microfilm = microfilm

microfoon = microphone

micrometer = micrometre

Micronesië = Micronesia

microscoop = microscope

Midas = Midas

middag = afternoon, midday, noon

middageten = dinner, midday meal

middagmaal = dinner, midday meal

middel = agent, means, tool, means, remedy, resources, waist, waistline

middelbaar = average, mean, middle

Middeleeuwen = Middle Ages

middelen = means, mediate, means

Middellandse Zee = Mediterranean, Mediterranean

middellijn = diameter

middelmaat = average, mean, middle

Middelnederlands = Middle Dutch, Middle Dutch

middelpunt = centre

middelste = central

midden = among, amidst, in the middle of, average, mean, middle

midden- = mid-, average, mean, middle

Midden-Amerika = Central America

Midden-Europa = Central Europe

middenin = among, amidst, in the middle of

Midden-Oosten = Middle East, Middle East

middenweg = accommodation

middernacht = midnight, midnight

mier = ant, emmet

miereneter = ant-eater, ant-eater, ant-eater

mierik = horse-radish, horseradish

mierikswortel = horse-radish, horseradish

migrerend = migrant

mij = me, to me, me, to me, me, to me, me, to me, me, to me, me, me, me, me, me

mijden = avoid, evade

mijl = league, mile

mijlpaal = landmark, milepost, milestone

mijmeraar = dreamer, day-dreamer, muser

mijmeren = dream, daydream, fancy

mijmering = reverie

mijn = auction, my, my, mine, mine, mine, mine

mijnbouw = mining

mijnbouwkundig onderzoeker = prospector

mijnen = buy at a public sale

mijnenlegger = minelayer

mijnenveger = mine sweeper

mijnenveld = minefield

mijngang = mine, gallery of a mine

mijngas = fire-damp, fire-damp

mijnheer = gentleman, lord, Mr., Mister, Mr., sir

mijnhout = pit-props, pitwood

mijningenieur = mining-engineer

mijnlamp = davy, safety-lamp

mijnschacht = shaft

mijns inziens = in my view, in my opinion, to my thinking

mijnwerker = miner

mijt = mite, woodpile

mijter = miter, mitre

mijzelf = myself

mik = bread, loaf

mikken = aim, intend

mikken op = aim, intend

mikpunt = article, object, thing

Milaan = Milan

mild = gentle, mild

mildheid = balminess, gentleness, leniency, meekness, mildness

milicien = recruit

milieu = environment

militair = military, military, warrior

militant = truculent

miljoen = million

miljonair = millionaire

millennium = millenium, millennium

millibar = millibar

millimeter = millimetre

min = affection, love, diminutive, little, small, fewer, less, minus

minachten = despise, dislike

minachting = contempt

minder = fewer, less

minder belangrijk = incidental, side

mindere = subordinate

minderen = decrease, diminish

minder en minder = less and less

minderheid = minority

minderheids- = minority

minderjarig = under age

minderjarigheid = minority

minderwaardig = inferior, inferior, inferior

minder worden = decrease, diminish

mineraal = mineral, mineral

Minerva = Minerva

miniem = tiny, minimum

minimaal = minimum, at least

minimum = minimum

minister = minister

ministerie = cabinet, ministry, ministry

ministerieel = ministerial

minister-president = premier, prime minister, premier, prime minister

minnaar = lover

minnares = lover

min of meer = more or less, quite

minoriteit = minority

minpunt = disadvantage

minst = fewest, least

minstens = at least

minteken = minus sign

minus = minus

minuscuul = tiny, dwarf, midget

minuskel = lower case letter, small letter

minuskuul = tiny

minutieus = accurate, precise

minuut = minute

Mioceen = Miocene

miraculeus = miraculous

mirakel = miracle

mirre = myrrh

mis = incorrect, wrong, mass

misbruik = abuse

misbruiken = abuse

misbruik maken van = abuse

misdaad = crime

misdadig = criminal

misdadiger = criminal

misdrijf = crime

miserabel = abject, dismal, meager, miserable, wretched

misère = misery

misgaan = abort, fail, miscarry

misgewaad = alb

misgrijpen = miss

misgunnen = envy

mishandelen = abuse, abuse, agonize, torment

mishandeling = abuse, abuse

miskelk = chalice, goblet

miskraam = abortion, failure, miscarriage, abortion, miscarriage

misleiden = cheat, deceive

misleidend = deceptive, delusive, fallacious

misleiding = swindle

mislopen = miss

mislukken = abort, miscarry, abort, fail, miscarry, be bankrupt, go broke, decline, recede, abort, fail, miscarry, come to nothing

mislukking = abortion, failure, miscarriage, failure, miscarriage, abortion, failure, fiasco, abortion

mislukt = abortive, abortive

mismaakt = deformed

misnoegd = discontented, displeased, dissatisfied

misnoegen = discontent, discontentedness, displeasure, dissatisfaction

misplaatst = not fitting, unseemly

misrekenen = miscalculate

misschien = maybe, mayhap, perchance, perhaps, possibly

misselijk = abhorrent, abominable, alien, disgusting, nasty, nauseous

misselijkheid = disgust, nausea

misselijk zijn = be nauseated

missen = lack, miss, miss

missie = mission

missionaris = missionary

missive = letter

misstand = abuse

misstap = aberration, aberration, false step

mist = fog, mist

mistig = fuzzy, misty

mistroostig = bleak, dismal, dreary, gaunt, miserable, sad, somber

mistroostigheid = grief, sadness, sorrow

misvatten = misunderstand

misverstand = misunderstanding

misvormd = deformed

mitsgaders = together with

mixen = blend, mingle, mix, shuffle

m'n = my, my

mnemonisch = mnemonic

mobiel = mobile

mobiliseren = mobilize

modder = mud, mud, slime

modderen = botch, bungle, screw up, spoil

mode = fashion, mode, fashion, mode

mode- = fashionable

model = model, model, model

modelleren = model, model, mold, mould

modem = modem

modemaakster = milliner

modepop = dandy, dude, fop

modern = modern

moderniseren = modernize

modieus = fashionable

modificatie = adaptation, adaptation, adjustment

modificeren = modify

modiste = milliner

modus = fashion, mode, fashion, mode

moe = tired

moed = courage

moëddzin = muezzin

moeder = mother

Moederdag = Mother's Day

moederkoek = afterbirth

moederland = metropolis

moederschip = aircraft-carrier

moedig = brave, courageous, valiant

moedwillig = intentional, deliberately, on purpose

moeilijk = difficult, hard, inconvenient, hardly, not easily, with difficulty, with effort

moeilijkheid = difficulty, trouble

moeite = attempt, effort, effort

moeite doen = aim, attempt, endeavour, take steps, undertake

moeizaam = with effort

moer = nut, female, marsh, swamp, nut

moeras = marsh, swamp

moerbei = mulberry-tree, mulberry-tree

moerbeiboom = mulberry-tree, mulberry-tree

moersleutel = adjustable wrench, spanner

moervos = vixen

moes = gruel, mess, mush, jam, marmelade

moet = blot, spot

moeten = need, require, have to, must, ought to, should

Moezel = Moselle

Moezelwijn = moselle

mof = electric socket

mogelijk = possible, maybe, mayhap, perchance, perhaps, possibly

mogelijkerwijs = maybe, mayhap, perchance, perhaps, possibly, if the occasion arises

mogelijkheid = possibility, possibility

mogelijk zijn = be possible, be possible

mogen = be allowed to, may, may, have the right to, appreciate, like

mogendheid = power

Mohammed = Mohammed, Muhammad

mohammedaan = Mohammedan, Moslem, Muslim, Mussulman, Mohammedan, Moslem, Muslim, Mussulman, Mohammedan, Moslem, Muslim, Mussulman

mohammedanisme = Islam

mol = flat, mole

Moldavië = Moldavia

Moldaviër = Moldavian

Moldavisch = Moldavian

molecuul = molecule

molen = mill

molenaar = miller

molotovcocktail = Molotov cocktail

molteken = flat

Molukken = Moluccas

Molukker = Moluccan

Moluks = Moluccan

molybdeen = molybdenum

mom = mask

mombakkes = mask

moment = instant, moment

mompelen = murmur, mutter

Monaco = Monaco

monarch = monarch

mond = aperture, opening, mouth, mouth, mouth

mondeling = oral, orally

mondig = adult, grown-up, full-grown

monding = mouth, mouth, mouth

mondvol = morsel, mouthful, mouthful

Monegask = Monacan

Monegaskisch = Monegasque

monetaire unie = monetary union

Mongolië = Mongolia, Mongolia

Mongool = Mongol, Mongolian

Mongools = Mongolian

monnik = monk, monk

monnikskap = aconite, monkshood

monocle = monocle

monogamie = monogamy

monoloog = monologue, soliloquy

monopolie = monopoly

monotoon = monotonous, monotonous

monseigneur = monsignor, monsignor

monster = monster, sample, specimen

monsterachtig = monstrous

monsterachtigheid = monstrosity

monsterboek = sample book

monsterflesje = sample-bottle

monsterkaart = sample-card

monsterlijk = monstrous

monsterrol = muster-roll

monstrans = monstrance

montage = assemblage, assembly, composing, erecting, fitting up, mounting

montagebouw = prefabrication

montagefoto = photomontage

montagehal = assembly hall, assembly shop

montagewerkplaats = assembly room

montagewoning = prefabricated house

montbretia = montbretia, montbretia

Montenegrijn = Montenegrin

Montenegrijns = Montenegrin

Montenegro = Montenegro

monter = cheerful, gay, merry

monteren = accommodate, adapt, adjust, attune, fix, fit, mount, place, tune, assemble, link, mount

monteur = assembler, fitter

montuur = setting

monument = monument

monumentaal = monumental

mooi = beautiful, fine, handsome, lovely, beautifully

mooier worden = grow more beautiful

mooiprater = coaxer, flatterer

Moor = Moor

moord = murder

moorddadig = deadly

moorden = massacre, murder

moordenaar = murderer, murderer

moordenares = murderess

moordlust = bloodthirstiness

moordlustig = bloodthirsty

moordpartij = massacre, massacre

moordtuig = instruments of murder

moordwapen = murderous weapon

moordziek = bloodthirsty

moorkop = chocolate éclair

Moors = Moorish, Moresque

moot = slice

mop = cupcake, blot, spot, witticism, gag, joke, gag, joke

mopneus = pug-nose

moppen tappen = gag

moppentrommel = biscuit tin

mopperaar = grouser, grumbler

mopperen = growl, grumble

mopperpot = grouser, grumbler

moppig = comic, comical, funny

mops = pug, pug-dog

mopshond = pug, pug-dog

moraal = moral, moral, morals

moralist = moralist

moraliteit = morality

moratorium = moratorium, moratorium

Moravië = Moravia

moreel = mood, moral

morel = morello

morene = moraine

morfeem = morpheme

morfine = morphia, morphine

morfinist = morphine addict, morphinomaniac

morfologie = morphology, accidence

morganatisch = morganatic, morganatical

morgen = morning, tomorrow

morgenavond = tomorrow evening

morgenlicht = aurora, dawn

morgenmiddag = tomorrow afternoon

morgenochtend = tomorrow morning

morgen plaatsvindend = of tomorrow

morgenrood = aurora, dawn, red of dawn

morgenster = morning star

morgenstond = morning time

Moriaan = Moor

morille = morel, morel

mormel = monster, monster

mormoon = Mormon

mormoons = Mormon

Morpheus = Morpheus

morrelen = fumble, fumble

morren = growl, grumble, murmur, mutter

morsdood = stone-dead

morse- = Morse code

Morsealfabet = Morse alphabet

morsen = spill

morsesleutel = Morse key

morsig = dirty, filthy, nasty, soiled, unclean

morsigheid = dirtiness, untidiness

mortel = morter

mortelbak = hod

mortier = morter, mortar

mos = moss

mosgroen = moss-green

moskee = mosque

Moskou = Moscow, Moscow

Moskous = Muscovite

Moskoviet = Muscovite

Moskovitisch = Muscovite

moslim = Mohammedan, Moslem, Muslim, Mussulman, Mohammedan, Moslem, Muslim, Mussulman

mossel = mussel

mosselplaat = mussel-bank, mussel-bed

mossig = mossy

most = must

mosterd = mustard

mosterdgas = mustard-gas

mosterdpot = mustard pot

mosterdsaus = mustard sauce

mosterdzaad = mustard seed

mot = quarrel, moth

motel = motel

motet = motet

motie = motion, resolution

motief = account, motive, reason

motivatie = motivation, motivation, motivation

motor = motorcycle, engine, motor

motoragent = motor-cycle policeman, police motor-cyclist

motorboot = motor-boat, motor-launch

motorfiets = motorcycle

motorisch = locomotive, motorial

motoriseren = motorize

motorkap = bonnet, hood

motorpech = brakedown

motorrijder = motor-cyclist

motorrijtuig = motor vehicle

motorstoring = engine trouble

motorvoertuig = motor vehicle

motregen = drizzle, drizzling rain

motregenen = drizzle, mizzle

mottenzak = mothproof storage bag

mottig = moist, moth-eaten

motto = motto

Mount Everest = Everist

mousepad = mousepad

mousseline = muslin

mousserend = effervescent, sparkling

mout = malt

mouw = sleeve

mozaïek = mosaic, mosaic work

mozaïekvloer = mozaic floor

Mozambikaan = Mozambican

Mozambikaans = Mozambican

Mozambique = Mozambique

Mozes = Moses

'm smeren = disappear

mu = mu

mud = hectolitre

mudvol = brimming, replete

mueddzin = muezzin

muf = stale, mouldy, musty, mouldy

muffe lucht = mouldy smell

mug = gnat

muggebeet = gnat-bite, midge-bite

muggengaas = mosquito net

muggeziften = split hairs, carp at, haze, quibble

muggezifter = hair-splitter, niggler, nit-picker, hair-splitter, niggler, nit-picker

muggezifterij = hair-splitting, hair-splitting

muil = mule, jaws, mouth, muzzle, jaws, maw

muilband = muzzle

muildier = mule

muildierdrijver = muleteer

muilezel = hinny, hinny

muilkorf = muzzle, muzzle

muilkorven = muzzle

muiltje = mule

muis = mouse, ball, ball of the thumb

muisjes = candy coated aniseed

muisstil = noiseless

muis van de hand = ball, ball of the thumb

muiten = rebel, revolt

muiter = mutineer, rebel, rebel

muiterij = mutiny, rebellion, revolt

muizengif = rat-poison

muizenissen = worries, worries

muizeval = mousetrap

mul = loose, sandy, loose, sandy, powdery

mulat = mulatto

mulattin = mulatto, female mulatto

mulder = miller

multinationaal = multinational, multinational

multiplex = plywood

multipliceren = multiply, duplicate, multiply

multitasking = multitasking

multomap = ring binder

mummelen = murmur, mutter

mummie = mummy

mummificatie = mummification

mungo = mongoose, mongoose

munitie = munition, ammunition

munt = mint, coin, mint

munteenheid = currency unit, monetary unit

munten = coin, mint, coin, mint

muntjak = barking dear, muntjac

muntkenner = numismatist, numismatist

muntkunde = numismatics

muntmeester = cashier, Master of the Mint, mint-master

muntsoort = currency

muntstelsel = monetary system

muntstempel = die, stamp

muntunie = monetary union

murik = stichwort

murmelen = burble, gurgle, murmur, purl, murmur, mutter, burble, gurgle, murmur, purl

murw = soft

murw maken = soften up, soften up

mus = sparrow

museum = museum

musical = musical, musical

musiceren = make music

musicus = musician

muskaatwijn = muscatel, muscatel

musket = musket, musket

musketier = musketeer, musketeer

muskiet = mosquito

muskietengaas = mosquito-net, mosquito-netting, mosquito net, mosquito net

muskietennet = mosquito-net, mosquito-netting, mosquito net

muskus = musk

muskusdier = musk-deer

muskuslucht = musky smell

muskusos = musk-ox

muskusrat = musk-rat, musquash, musk-rat, musquash

mutatie = mutation

muts = bonnet, cap, cap

mutsaard = faggot

mutserd = faggot

muur = wall, stichwort

muuranker = brace, cramp-iron, brace, cramp-iron

muurbloem = wallflower

muurschildering = mural, mural painting, wall-painting

muurtegel = wall-tile

muze = muse

muzelman = Mohammedan, Moslem, Muslim, Mussulman

muziek = music

muziek- = musical

muziekavond = musical evening

muziekboek = music-book

muziekdoos = musical box, musical-box, music-box

muziekgroep = band

muziekinstrument = musical instrument

muziekkapel = chapel

muziekkorps = orchestra

muziekleer = theory of music

muziekles = music-lesson

muziekliefhebber = music-lover

muziek maken = make music

muzieknoot = grade, note, grade, note

muziekonderwijs = musical instruction

muziekschool = school of music

muzieksleutel = clef

muziekstander = music-stand

muziekstuk = piece of music, piece of music

muziektent = bandstand

muziekuitvoering = musical performance

muziekvereniging = musical club, musical society

muziekwetenschap = musicology

muziekzaal = concert-room

muzikaal = musical, musical

muzikaliteit = musicality

muzikant = musician

Mycene = Mycenae

myriade = myriad

mysterie = mystery

mysterieus = abstruse, mysterious

mysticisme = mysticism

mysticus = mystic

mystiek = mystic, mystical

mystificatie = mystification

mythe = myth

mythisch = mythical

mythologie = mythology

mytholoog = mythologist

myxomatose = myxomatosis

na = behind, after, after, behind

na aan het hart = close, dear to the heart

naad = seam, seam, seam, suture

naadloos = seamless, seamless

naaf = hub, nave, hub, nave

naafdop = hub-cap

naaicursus = sewing-class

naaidoos = sewing-box

naaigaren = sewing-thread

naaigerei = sewing-things

naaikunst = needlework

naaimachine = sewing-machine, sewing-machine

naaimandje = sewing-basket, work-basket

naaister = needlewoman, seamstress

naaivak = needlework

naaiwerk = needlework

naakt = bare, naked, nude, nude

naaktheid = nakedness, nudity

naaktlopen = nudism

naaktloper = nudist

naaktloperij = nudism

naaktslak = slug

naald = needle, needle, pin, needle

naaldboom = conifer

naaldbos = conifer forest

naaldhak = stiletto heel

naaldwerk = needlework

naaldwoud = conifer forest

naam = appellation, name, reputation

naambordje = name-plate

naamdag = name-day, saint's day

naamdicht = achrostic

naamgenoot = namesake

naamgever = godfather

naamloos = anonymous, anonymous, nameless, without a name

naamloosheid = anonymity, anonymity

naamloze vennootschap = limited liability company, limited liability company

naamval = affair, case, matter, case

naamwoord = appellation, name

naar = at, to, toward, towards, toward, towards, according as, according to, as, by, bleak, dismal, dreary, horrible, ghastly, grisly, nasty, nasty, ill, sick

naar aanleiding van = because of, on account of

naar adem snakken = gasp, pant for breath

naar analogie van = by analogy with, on the analogy of

naar bed brengen = put to bed

naar bed gaan = go to bed

naar behoren = decently, properly

naar believen = as one pleases, as you wish, at will

naar beneden = down, down, underneath

naar beneden gaan = descend, go down, descend, get off, go down

naar beneden kijken = look down

naar binnen = inwards, inside, inwards

naar boven = above, up, uphill, upwards

naar boven gaan = go up, ascend, climb, go up

naar buiten = out, outside, outward

naar buiten brengen = abide, bear, carry out, endure, put up with, suffer

naar buiten jagen = drive out

naar buiten roepen = evoke

naar de = the, to the

naar de andere kant = across

naar de film gaan = go to the cinema, go to the movies

naar de letter = to the letter, verbatim, word-for-word

naar de omstandigheden = in the circumstances, under the circumstances

naar de overkant = across

naar d'r = her, to her

naar elders = elsewhere

naar evenredigheid van = proportional to

naargeestig = bleak, dismal, dreary, gaunt, miserable, sad, somber, desolate, dismal, dreary, gaunt, gloomy, mournful

naargelang = according to

naar haar = her, to her

naar hem = him, to him

naar het = the, to the

naar het oosten = east, eastward, eastwards

naar het schijnt = apparently, seemingly

naar het westen = west, westward, westwards

naar het zuiden = south, southward, southwards

naar huis = home

naar hun = them, to them, them, to them, them, to them, them, to them

naar je = thee, to thee, to you, to thee, thee, to thee, to you, you

naar jou = thee, to thee, to you, to thee

naar links = left, to the left

naar 'm = him, to him

naar me = me, to me, me, to me, me, to me, me, to me, me, to me

naar men beweert = by all accounts

naar men zegt = allegedly, as is being said

naar mij = me, to me, me, to me, me, to me, me, to me, me, to me

naar rechts = right, to the right

naarstig = diligent, hardworking, industrious

naarstigheid = industry

naar u = thee, to thee, to you, you, to you, you, to you, you

naar verkiezing = as one pleases, at choice, at pleasure, at will

naar verluidt = it is understood that, it is rumoured that

naar voren = ahead, foreward, on

naar voren brengen = advance, put forward

naar waarheid = absolutely, genuinly, indeed, really, truly

naar weerskanten = to both sides

naar weerszijden = to both sides

naar welgevallen = as one pleases

naar wens = as you wish, at will

naar willekeur = arbitrarily

naar zich toe halen = draw, pull

naast = at, beside, by, near, nearby, near to, next to, beside, alongside, next to, nearest, next

naaste = fellow-creature, neighbour

naaste familie = next of kin

naast elkaar = abreast

naasten = nationalize

naastenliefde = charity, love of one's neighbour, charity, love of one's neighbour, charity, love of one's neighbour

naaste verwanten = next of kin

naasting = nationalization

nabauwen = echo, repeat parrot-like

nabehandeling = after-treatment, follow-up

nabeschouwing = commentary

nabestellen = give a repeat order for, order a fresh supply of

nabij = at, beside, by, near, nearby, near to, next to, close, near, nearby, close to, near, close to, near

Nabije Oosten = Middle East

nabijheid = neighbourhood, vicinity, proximity, neighbourhood, vicinity, neighbourhood, vicinity, nearness, proximity, proximity

nabij komen = advance, approach, come close, come closer, come on

nablijven = be kept in, be detained, remain, stay on

nabloeien = bloom later

nabob = nabob

nabootsen = imitate, copy

nabootsing = imitation, imitation

nabrander = afterburner

naburig = adjacent, nearby, neighbouring

nabuur = neighbour

nabuurschap = neighborhood, neighbourhood

na Chr. = AD

nacht = night

nachtblind = night-blind

nachtblindheid = night-blindness, nyctalopia, night-blindness

nachtbraken = make a night of it

nachtclub = night club, night spot

nachtdienst = night-duty, night-service, night-shift, night-duty, night-service, night-shift

nachtdier = nocturnal animal

nachtduivel = incubus, nightmare

nachtegaal = nightingale

nachtelijk = nocturnal

nachtevening = equinox

nachtgewaad = night-attire

nachthemd = night-shirt, night-shirt

nachtjapon = night-dress, night-gown, nightie

nachtkastje = pedestal cupboard, pedestal cupboard

nachtlampje = night-lamp

nachtlichtje = night-lamp

nachtmerrie = incubus, nightmare, nightmare, nightmare

nachtmerrieachtig = nightmarish

nachtmis = midnight mass

nachtploeg = night-shift

nachtpon = night-shirt

nachtrust = night's rest

nachtschade = nightshade

nachtslot = double lock

nachtspiegel = chamber pot, chamber pot, chamber pot

nachttarief = night rate, night tariff

nachttrein = night-train

nachtuil = little owl

nachtverblijf = accommodation

nachtvlinder = moth, night-moth

nachtvlucht = night flight

nachtvorst = ground frost, night-frost

nachtwacht = watchman

nachtwake = night-watch, nightwatch

nachtzwaluw = nightjar

nadat = after

nadeel = disadvantage, loss, harm

nadelig = adverse, detrimental, detrimentally, disadvantageously, prejudicially, adverse, harmful, detrimentally, disadvantageously, prejudicially

nadelig saldo = deficit

nadenken = meditate, think to oneself, think, think about, reflect on

nadenkend = thinking, thoughtful, meditative, pensive

nader = further, more precisely, nearer

naderbij = nearer

naderbij brengen = bring near to

naderbijkomen = approach, come closer

naderbij komen = advance, approach, come close, come closer, come on

naderen = advance, approach, come on, advance, come close, come closer, come on, approach, come closer, advance, come on, advance, approach, come close, come closer, come on

naderhand = afterwards, next, subsequently

nadering = approach, approach

nader treden =