Chapter 6 English learning Dutch


Read the definitions and hear the pronunciations of all the words in this chapter! Veel geluk!

Gevoelens = Feelings

Gevoelens (de; noun; v; no plural):

Feelings: Emotional states or sensations; the subjective experiences associated with one's emotions.

Vandaag = Today

Vandaag (de; noun; o; no plural):

Today: The current day, the period of time between sunrise and sunset.

Knuffel = Hug

Knuffel (de; noun; v; plural: knuffels):

Hug: A physical embrace or gesture of affection involving wrapping one's arms around another person.

Boot = Boat

Boot (de; noun; v; plural: boten):

Boat: A watercraft designed for navigation on lakes, rivers, or seas.

Zelfvertrouwen = Self-confidence

Zelfvertrouwen (het; noun; o; no plural):

Self-confidence: The belief in one's own abilities, qualities, and judgment; a positive and assured sense of oneself.

Van = From

Van (preposition):

From: A preposition indicating the point of origin or the source of something.

Uur = Hour

Uur (het; noun; o; plural: uren):

Hour: A unit of time, equivalent to 60 minutes, used to measure the duration of an event or activity.

Plek = Place

Plek (de; noun; v; plural: plekken):

Place: A specific location or area; a spot or position in space.

Hier = Here

Hier (adverb):

Here: In or to this place or position.

Koud = Cold

Koud (adjective/adverb):

Cold: Adjective - having a low temperature; Adverb - in a manner indicating low temperature.

Middag = Afternoon

Middag (de; noun; v; plural: middagen):

Afternoon: The period of time between noon and evening.

Warm = Warm

Warm (adjective):

Warm: Having or giving off a moderate degree of heat; opposite of cold.



Tevreden = Content

Tevreden (adjective):

Content: Satisfied or pleased with a situation, outcome, or one's own state.

Op = On

Op (preposition):

On: A preposition indicating location or position in relation to a surface or place.

Terras = Terrace

Terras (het; noun; o; plural: terrassen):

Terrace: An outdoor area (sometimes indicating that it belongs to a restaurant or bar) with a hard surface, often used for getting drinks, dining or socializing.

Bier = Beer

Bier (het; noun; o; plural: biertjes):

Beer: An alcoholic beverage made from fermented grains, typically barley.

 

Pro-tip! In het Nederlands, the most used plural of bier, is biertjes, which is the plural of the diminutive 'biertje'.

Goedenavond = Good evening

Goedenavond (interjection):

Good evening: A polite greeting used during the evening hours.

 

Start = Start

Start (de; noun; m):

Start: The beginning or commencement of an action, process, or event.

Goed gedaan! You learned all the words from chapter 6, see you in the next chapter!