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Dutch

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NLDutch
van(van)[vɑn]
preposition
Indicates origin or possession.

“Het boek is van de bibliotheek.”

The book is from the library.

Also means
  1. from, of
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NLDutch
Vandaag
adverb
today

“Vandaag heb ik veel werk te doen.”

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NLDutch
de molen is door de vang(de molen is door de vang)[də ˈmulə(n) ɪs dɔr də vɑŋ]
verb phrase
Everything is going wrong; the matter is lost.

“Alles ging mis; de molen is door de vang.”

Everything went wrong; the matter is lost.

Also means
  1. the mill has broken through the catch
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NLDutch
hoge bomen vangen veel wind(hoge bomen vangen veel wind)[ˈɦoːɣə ˈboːmə(n) ˈvɑŋə(n) veːl wɪnt]
proverb
People in prominent positions are more likely to face criticism or difficulties.

“Als directeur moet je weten dat hoge bomen veel wind vangen.”

As a director, you must know that tall trees catch a lot of wind.

Also means
  1. tall trees catch a lot of wind
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NLDutch
Rok[rɔk]Appears in an example
zelfstandig naamwoord
Skirt

“Deze lange rok is gemaakt van katoen.”

This long skirt is made of cotton.

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NLDutch
Goud[goud]Appears in an example
zelfstandig naamwoord
gold

“Haar ring is gemaakt van massief goud.”

Her ring is made of solid gold.

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NLDutch
hart[hart]Appears in an example
zelfstandig naamwoord
heart

“Mijn hart slaat sneller van de spanning.”

My heart beats faster from the tension.

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NLDutch
huis(hays)[hɔys]Appears in an example
noun
A building for human habitation, especially one that consists of a ground floor and one or more upper storeys.

“Dat huis is van mij.”

That house is mine.

Also means
  1. house
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NLDutch
kassa(kassa)['kɑ.sɑ]Appears in an example
noun
A place where transactions are processed in stores.

“De kassa is aan de voorkant van de winkel.”

The cash register is at the front of the store.

Also means
  1. cash register
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NLDutch
prijs(prijs)[prɛis]Appears in an example
noun
The amount of money required for something.

“De prijs van dit shirt is te hoog.”

The price of this shirt is too high.

Also means
  1. price
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NLDutch
tafel(tafel)[ˈtaː.fəl]Appears in an example
noun
A piece of furniture with a flat top supported by one or more legs.

“De tafel is van hout.”

The table is made of wood.

Also means
  1. table
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NLDutch
cheque(cheque)[ʃɛk]Appears in an example
noun
A written order directing a bank to pay a specified sum from a person's account.

“Zij betaalde met een cheque in plaats van met contant geld.”

She paid with a check instead of cash.

Also means
  1. check
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NLDutch
Dapper[dah-puhr]Appears in an example
adjective
brave

“Het was erg dapper van hem om de waarheid te vertellen.”

It was very brave of him to tell the truth.

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NLDutch
Herfst[herfst]Appears in an example
noun
Autumn

“De kleuren van het bos zijn prachtig in de herfst.”

The colors of the forest are beautiful in autumn.

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NLDutch
Katoen[kaːˈtun]Appears in an example
zelfstandig naamwoord
Cotton

“Dit T-shirt is gemaakt van zacht katoen.”

This T-shirt is made of soft cotton.

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NLDutch
werken(ˈʋɛrkən)[ˈʋɛrkən]Appears in an example
verb
To engage in physical or mental activity to achieve a result, usually in exchange for money.

“Hij werkt van negen tot vijf.”

He works from nine to five.

Also means
  1. working
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NLDutch
Brutaal[brytaːl]Appears in an example
bijvoeglijk naamwoord
Cheeky

“De vogel was zo brutaal om het eten van tafel te pakken.”

The bird was so cheeky as to take the food from the table.

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NLDutch
Ochtend[ˈɔxtənt]Appears in an example
noun
Morning

“Ik hou van de rust in de vroege ochtend.”

I love the peace in the early morning.

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NLDutch
oprecht[ohp-rekht]Appears in an example
adjective
sincere

“Dat was een oprecht compliment van haar.”

That was a sincere compliment from her.

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NLDutch
schaduw[ˈsxaː-dyw]Appears in an example
noun
shadow

“Mijn hond rust graag in de schaduw van het huis.”

My dog likes to rest in the shadow of the house.

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NLDutch
Uithoek[OUT-hook]Appears in an example
zelfstandig naamwoord
remote corner

“Zij wonen in een afgelegen uithoek van het land.”

They live in a remote corner of the country.

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NLDutch
Zakdoek[ˈzɑkˌduk]Appears in an example
zelfstandig naamwoord
Handkerchief

“Mag ik een zakdoek van je lenen?”

May I borrow a handkerchief from you?

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NLDutch
afscheid[ˈɑfsxɛit]Appears in an example
noun
farewell

“We nemen voorlopig afscheid van onze vrienden.”

We are saying farewell to our friends for now.

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NLDutch
Avontuur[aa-von-tuur]Appears in an example
noun
Adventure

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

Climbing the mountain was a great adventure.

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NLDutch
duurzaam[ˈdyːr.zaːm]Appears in an example
adjective
sustainable

“Zij kopen het liefst duurzame kleding van biologisch katoen.”

They prefer to buy sustainable clothing made from organic cotton.

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NLDutch
Geheugen[ge-heu-gen]Appears in an example
zelfstandig naamwoord
Memory

“Een goed geheugen is handig bij het leren van talen.”

A good memory is useful when learning languages.

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NLDutch
gewricht[guh-vrikht]Appears in an example
noun
joint

“Hij heeft vaak last van een pijnlijk gewricht in zijn knie.”

He often suffers from a painful joint in his knee.

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NLDutch
Leerling[LEER-ling]Appears in an example
zelfstandig naamwoord
Student / Apprentice

“De leerling luistert aandachtig naar de uitleg van de leraar.”

The student listens attentively to the teacher's explanation.

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NLDutch
mysterie(mysterie)[mystɛˈri]Appears in an example
noun
Something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain, often of a spiritual nature.

“Het mysterie van het leven fascineert veel mensen.”

The mystery of life fascinates many people.

Also means
  1. mystery
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NLDutch
Pensioen[puhn-SHYOON]Appears in an example
zelfstandig naamwoord
Pension

“Mijn opa geniet eindelijk van zijn welverdiende pensioen.”

My grandfather is finally enjoying his well-deserved pension.

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NLDutch
nabijheid(nabijheid)[naˈbɛi̯ˌhɛit]Appears in an example
noun
The state of being physically close or emotionally near.

“De nabijheid van anderen kan troost bieden.”

The closeness of others can provide comfort.

Also means
  1. closeness
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NLDutch
Onderwerp[ˈɔndərˌʋɛrp]Appears in an example
noun
Subject

“Wat is het belangrijkste onderwerp van vandaag?”

What is the most important subject today?

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NLDutch
Onderwijs[on-dur-vice]Appears in an example
noun
Education

“Het onderwijs in dit land is van hoge kwaliteit.”

The education in this country is of high quality.

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NLDutch
aanbidding(aanbidding)[aːnˈbɪdɪŋ]Appears in an example
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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NLDutch
aanbieding(aanbieding)['aːn.bi.dɪŋ]Appears in an example
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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NLDutch
compositie(compositie)[kɔmpoˈziːtsi]Appears in an example
noun
The act or process of combining parts to form a whole, often used in literature or music reflecting spiritual themes.

“De muziek was een prachtige compositie van religieuze thema's.”

The music was a beautiful composition of religious themes.

Also means
  1. composition
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NLDutch
Gezelschap[ɣəˈzɛlsxɑp]Appears in an example
noun
company

“Ik geniet erg van je gezelschap.”

I really enjoy your company.

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NLDutch
Het toiletAppears in an example
noun
the toilet / restroom

“Mag ik gebruik maken van het toilet?”

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NLDutch
importeren(importeren)[ɪm.pɔr'teː.rən]Appears in an example
verb
To bring goods into a country from abroad for sale.

“We importeren fruit van Zuid-Amerika.”

We import fruits from South America.

Also means
  1. to import
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NLDutch
verpakking(verpakking)[vɛrˈpɑ.kɪŋ]Appears in an example
noun
The materials used to package a product for distribution or sale.

“De verpakking van dit product is volledig recyclebaar.”

The packaging of this product is completely recyclable.

Also means
  1. packaging
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NLDutch
verrassend[vəˈrɑsənt]Appears in an example
adjective
surprising

“De uitslag van de wedstrijd was erg verrassend.”

The result of the match was very surprising.

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NLDutch
Verzamelen[ver-za-me-len]Appears in an example
verb
To collect

“Mijn opa houdt van postzegels verzamelen.”

My grandfather loves collecting stamps.

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NLDutch
zielenheil(zielenheil)[ˈziːlənˌhɛil]Appears in an example
noun
The act of saving a soul or being saved spiritually.

“De prediker sprak over het zielenheil van de mens.”

The preacher spoke about the salvation of the soul.

Also means
  1. soul salvation
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NLDutch
sacraliteit(sacraliteit)[saˈkraliˌtɛit]Appears in an example
noun
The quality or state of being sacred.

“De sacraliteit van deze plek is voelbaar voor iedereen.”

The sacrality of this place is felt by everyone.

Also means
  1. sacrality
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NLDutch
Gezelligheid[khuh-ZEL-lukh-heyt]Appears in an example
noun
Cosiness / Social atmosphere

“Gezelligheid is een belangrijk onderdeel van de Nederlandse cultuur.”

Cosiness is an important part of Dutch culture.

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NLDutch
betalingstermijn(betalingstermijn)[bəˈtaː.lɪŋs.tɛrˌmɛin]Appears in an example
noun
A specified period within which payment should be made.

“De betalingstermijn is 30 dagen na ontvangst van de factuur.”

The payment term is 30 days after receipt of the invoice.

Also means
  1. payment term
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NLDutch
Bezienswaardigheid[be-ziens-waar-dig-heid]Appears in an example
zelfstandig naamwoord
Tourist attraction

“De oude kerk is de belangrijkste bezienswaardigheid van het dorp.”

The old church is the main tourist attraction of the village.

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