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aanbidding(aanbidding)[aːnˈbɪdɪŋ]
noun
The feeling or expression of reverence and adoration for a deity.

“Aanbidding is een belangrijk aspect van de religie.”

Worship is an important aspect of religion.

Also means
  1. worship
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aanbieding(aanbieding)['aːn.bi.dɪŋ]
noun
A proposal or special deal on a product or service, usually at a lower price.

“Deze aanbieding loopt tot het einde van de maand.”

This offer runs until the end of the month.

Also means
  1. offer
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Aandacht[ˈaːndɑxt]
zelfstandig naamwoord
Attention

“Mag ik even uw aandacht voor deze mededeling?”

May I have your attention for this announcement?

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aankoop(aankoop)['aːn.kop]
noun
The act of buying something.

“Mijn laatste aankoop was een nieuwe laptop.”

My last purchase was a new laptop.

Also means
  1. purchase
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aanmelddeadline(aanmelddeadline)[ˈaːnˌmɛldˈdɛdˌlɑin]
noun
The final date by which one must register for an event or course.

“De aanmelddeadline voor de cursus is 15 februari.”

The registration deadline for the course is February 15.

Also means
  1. registration deadline
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aanmelding(aanmelding)[ˈaːnˌmɛldɪŋ]
noun
The act of enrolling or signing up for something.

“De aanmelding voor de conferentie is geopend.”

Registration for the conference is open.

Also means
  1. registration
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aanmeldingsprocedure(aanmeldingsprocedure)[ˈaːnˌmɛldɪŋsproˈseːdʏr]
noun
The steps or process required to register for an event or course.

“De aanmeldingsprocedure is eenvoudig en snel.”

The registration procedure is simple and quick.

Also means
  1. registration procedure
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aanpak(aanpak)[ˈaːnˌpɑk]
noun
A method or strategy for dealing with a particular problem or task.

“De nieuwe aanpak heeft geleid tot betere resultaten.”

The new approach has led to better results.

Also means
  1. approach
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aanpak lerarentekort(aanpak lerarentekort)[ˈaːnˌpɑk ˈleːraːrəntəˌkɔrt]
noun
Strategies implemented to address the shortage of teachers.

“De overheid heeft een aanpak lerarentekort gepresenteerd.”

The government has presented an approach to the shortage of teachers.

Also means
  1. approach to shortage of teachers
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aanschuifminor(aanschuifminor)[ˈaːnˌsxœy̯fˈminɔr]
noun
A minor program that can be added to a student's main course of study.

“De student koos voor een aanschuifminor in psychologie.”

The student chose a programme minor in psychology.

Also means
  1. programme minor
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aanspreekpunt(aanspreekpunt)[ˈaːnsˌpreːkˌpʏnt]
noun
A designated person or department to address inquiries or issues.

“Voor technische ondersteuning is de helpdesk het aanspreekpunt.”

For technical support, the helpdesk is the point of contact.

Also means
  1. point of contact
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aanspreken[ˈaːn.spreː.kə(n)]
verb
to address

“Hoe moet ik de burgemeester aanspreken?”

How should I address the mayor?

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aanvullende beurs(aanvullende beurs)[ˈaːnˈvʏləndə ˈbøːrs]
noun
An additional financial aid provided to students to cover extra expenses.

“De universiteit biedt een aanvullende beurs voor internationale studenten.”

The university offers a supplementary grant for international students.

Also means
  1. supplementary grant
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Aanwezig[anˈʋeːzəx]
adjective
Present

“Alle studenten zijn vandaag aanwezig.”

All students are present today.

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aanwezigheid(aanwezigheid)[ˈaːnˈweːzəxɛit]
noun
The state of being present at a place or event.

“Haar aanwezigheid op de vergadering was essentieel.”

Her presence at the meeting was essential.

Also means
  1. presence
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aanwezigheidsgrens(aanwezigheidsgrens)[ˈaːnˈweːzəxɛitsˌɣrɛns]
noun
The least number of participants required for an event to proceed.

“De aanwezigheidsgrens voor de workshop is tien personen.”

The minimum attendance for the workshop is ten people.

Also means
  1. minimum attendance
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aanwezigheidsplicht(aanwezigheidsplicht)[ˈaːnˈweːzəxɛitsˌplɪxt]
noun
The requirement to be present at a specific event or activity.

“Er geldt een aanwezigheidsplicht voor alle studenten tijdens de toetsweek.”

There is a mandatory attendance requirement for all students during the exam week.

Also means
  1. mandatory attendance
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acht(acht)[ɑxt]
numeral
The eighth numeral in the counting order.

“Ik werk acht uur per dag.”

I work eight hours per day.

Also means
  1. eight
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achter(achter)[ˈɑxtər]
preposition
Indicates position at the back of something.

“De tuin is achter het huis.”

The garden is behind the house.

Also means
  1. behind
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Achternaam[ˈɑxtərˌnaːm]
noun
Last name

“Wat is uw achternaam?”

What is your last name?

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ademhaling[aa-dum-haa-ling]
zelfstandig naamwoord
breathing

“Een rustige ademhaling helpt tegen stress.”

Calm breathing helps against stress.

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afgoden(afgoden)[ˈɑfɡodən]
noun
Statues or images used as objects of worship or veneration.

“In oude tijden vereerden mensen afgoden.”

In ancient times, people worshipped idols.

Also means
  1. idols
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afrekening(afrekening)[ˈaːfˌreː.kɪŋ]
noun
The act of settling a financial transaction, usually at the end of a shopping session.

“Bij de afrekening kreeg ik korting op mijn totale bedrag.”

At the settlement, I received a discount on my total amount.

Also means
  1. settlement
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afscheid[ˈɑfsxɛit]
noun
farewell

“We nemen voorlopig afscheid van onze vrienden.”

We are saying farewell to our friends for now.

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afsluiten(ˈɑfˌslœy̯tən)[ˈɑfˌslœytə(n)]
verb
To shut something, such as a door, window, or account, for a final time or permanently.

“Ik sluit altijd de deur af als ik wegga.”

I always lock the door when I leave.

Also means
  1. closing down
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afspraak(afspraak)[ˈɑf.sprɑːk]
noun
An arrangement to meet someone at a particular time and place.

“We hebben een afspraak om drie uur.”

We have an appointment at three o'clock.

Also means
  1. appointment
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afspreken(ˈɑfˌsprɛːkən)[ˈɑfˌsprɛːkə(n)]
verb
To arrange a meeting or agreement with someone.

“We hebben afgesproken om te lunchen.”

We agreed to have lunch.

Also means
  1. making an appointment
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afstroming(afstroming)[ˈɑf.ˌstrɔ.mɪŋ]
noun
Water that flows over the land and returns to bodies of water, often carrying contaminants.

“Afstroming kan de waterkwaliteit van rivieren aantasten.”

Runoff can affect the water quality of rivers.

Also means
  1. runoff
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afvalbeheer(afvalbeheer)[ˈɑf.ʋɑl.beˌɦeːr]
noun
The collection, transport, processing, recycling, and disposal of waste materials.

“Efficiënt afvalbeheer is essentieel voor een beter milieu.”

Efficient waste management is essential for a better environment.

Also means
  1. waste management
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afvoeren(ˈɑfˌvurən)[ˈɑfˌvurə(n)]
verb
To take something away, usually waste or unwanted items.

“We moeten de oude meubels afvoeren.”

We need to remove the old furniture.

Also means
  1. removing
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afwassen(afˈʋɑsən)[ˈɑfˌʋɑsə(n)]
verb
The act of cleaning dirty dishes after a meal.

“Na het diner moet ik de afwas doen.”

After dinner, I need to do the dishes.

Also means
  1. doing the dishes
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als(als)[ɑls]
conjunction
Introduces a condition or possibility.

“Als het mooi weer is, gaan we naar het strand.”

If the weather is nice, we will go to the beach.

Also means
  1. if
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Altijd
adverb
always

“De trein is hier bijna altijd op tijd.”

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ambitie(am-bi-tie)[ɑm'bi.t͡si]
noun
A strong desire to do or achieve something, typically requiring determination and hard work.

“Zijn ambitie om te slagen was opmerkelijk.”

His ambition to succeed was remarkable.

Also means
  1. ambition
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angst(angst)[ɑŋst]
noun
A feeling of anxiety or apprehension, particularly regarding spiritual matters.

“De angst voor het onbekende houdt veel mensen tegen.”

The fear of the unknown holds many people back.

Also means
  1. fear
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antwoorden(ant-wohr-duh-n)[ˈɑntˌʋoːrdə(n)]
verb
to respond to a question, letter, or phone call

“Zij antwoordt op de e-mail.”

She answers the email.

Also means
  1. to answer
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Apotheek[a-po-teyk]
noun
Pharmacy

“Ik ga naar de apotheek voor mijn medicijnen.”

I am going to the pharmacy for my medicines.

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auto(auto)[ˈaʊ.tɔː]
noun
A road vehicle, typically with four wheels, powered by an internal combustion engine.

“Mijn auto is blauw.”

My car is blue.

Also means
  1. car
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Avontuur[aa-von-tuur]
noun
Adventure

“Het beklimmen van de berg was een groot avontuur.”

Climbing the mountain was a great adventure.

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bakken[ˈbɑ.kə(n)]
verb
to bake / to fry

“We gaan vanmiddag een taart bakken.”

We are going to bake a cake this afternoon.

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