Chapter 8 English learning Dutch


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

Mix = Mix

Mix (de; noun; m; plural: mixes):

Mix: A combination or blend of something, for example: different elements, substances, things or people.

Energie = Energy

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

  1. Energy: The capacity for doing work or the strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity.
  2. Energy/ Electricity: It represents the ability to generate, transmit, and use electrical power for various purposes, such as lighting, heating, and running electronic devices.

Lunch = Lunch

Lunch (de; noun; m; plural: lunches):

Lunch: A midday meal, typically smaller than dinner, often eaten during the break in the middle of the day.

Culture tip: In Nederland, lunch is typically eaten between 12:00 - 13:00. Usually dutch people eat a cold lunch, most common would be slices of bread with simple toppings such as peanut butter, a slice of cheese or jam.  

Avond/ Vanavond = Evening/ Tonight

Avond/Vanavond (de; noun; v; plural: avonden):

  1. Evening: The period of time between the end of the day and bedtime;
  2. Tonight: in the context of "vanavond," it specifically refers to the current evening, in other words: tonight.

Wild = Wild

Wild (adjective):

  1. Wild: Describing something that is in a natural state, not domesticated or tame.
  2. Wild: It can also refer to behavior, emotions, or conditions that are uncontrolled, unrestrained, or characterized by a lack of restraint or discipline.

Vrouw = Woman

Vrouw (de; noun; v; plural: vrouwen):

Woman: An adult human female.

Drankje = Drink

Drankje (de; noun; v; plural: drankjes):

Drink: Beverage, especially those containing alcohol.

Dansen = To dance

Dansen (verb):

To dance: Verb - the action of moving rhythmically to music.

 

Altijd = Always

Altijd (adverb):

Always: At all times; on every occasion.

Beetje = Litle/ Bit

Beetje (pronoun/adverb):

  1. Little: Pronoun - a small amount or quantity;
  2. Bit: Adverb - to a small extent.

 

Mag ik twee wijntjes? = Can I have two wine?

Mag ik twee wijntjes?

May I have two glasses of wine?: A polite request for a quantity of wine.

Pinnen alstublieft = With card please

Pinnen alstublieft.

With card please.: A courteous way to ask for payment using a card.



Niet = Not

Niet (adverb):

Not: Used to deny the whole sentence or a large part of the sentence

Geen = None/ Not any

Geen (adjective/pronoun):

None/Not any: Used to deny the noun immediately following it

Wij hebben niet veel tijd = We don’t have much time.

Wij hebben niet veel tijd.

We don't have much time.: Expressing a limited availability of time.

Zij willen niet naar de film gaan = They don't want to go to the movies.

Zij willen niet naar de film gaan.

They don't want to go to the movies.: Indicating a lack of desire to attend a film.

Hij heeft geen geld = He doesn't have money.

Hij heeft geen geld.

He doesn't have money.: Stating a lack of financial resources.

Zij drinkt geen koffie = She doesn't drink coffee.

Zij drinkt geen koffie.

She doesn't drink coffee.: Describing a person's preference or habit regarding coffee.

Goed gedaan! You learned all the words from chapter 8, see you in the next chapter!