Title: Dutch - English 500 Verbs A1-B2
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Front: zijn
Back: to be
Pronunciation: zein
ExampleFront: Ik ben blij.
ExampleBack: I am happy.
Level: A1

Front: hebben
Back: to have
ExampleFront: Ik heb een auto.
ExampleBack: I have a car.
Level: A1

Front: worden
Back: to become / to be (passive)
ExampleFront: Ik word moe.
ExampleBack: I am getting tired.
Level: A1

Front: kunnen
Back: can, to be able to
ExampleFront: Ik kan zwemmen.
ExampleBack: I can swim.
Level: A1

Front: willen
Back: to want
ExampleFront: Ik wil koffie.
ExampleBack: I want coffee.
Level: A1

Front: moeten
Back: must, to have to
ExampleFront: Ik moet werken.
ExampleBack: I must work.
Level: A1

Front: mogen
Back: may, to be allowed to
ExampleFront: Mag ik hier zitten?
ExampleBack: May I sit here?
Level: A1

Front: zullen
Back: shall, will
ExampleFront: Zal ik helpen?
ExampleBack: Shall I help?
Level: A1

Front: gaan
Back: to go
ExampleFront: Ik ga naar huis.
ExampleBack: I go home.
Level: A1

Front: komen
Back: to come
ExampleFront: Ze komt morgen.
ExampleBack: She comes tomorrow.
Level: A1

Front: lopen
Back: to walk, to run
ExampleFront: We lopen naar school.
ExampleBack: We walk to school.
Level: A1

Front: rijden
Back: to drive, to ride
ExampleFront: Hij rijdt een fiets.
ExampleBack: He rides a bicycle.
Level: A1

Front: fietsen
Back: to cycle
ExampleFront: Ik fiets naar het werk.
ExampleBack: I cycle to work.
Level: A1

Front: zien
Back: to see
ExampleFront: Ik zie een vogel.
ExampleBack: I see a bird.
Level: A1

Front: horen
Back: to hear
ExampleFront: Ik hoor muziek.
ExampleBack: I hear music.
Level: A1

Front: voelen
Back: to feel
ExampleFront: Ik voel me goed.
ExampleBack: I feel good.
Level: A1

Front: weten
Back: to know (a fact)
ExampleFront: Ik weet het niet.
ExampleBack: I don't know.
Level: A1

Front: kennen
Back: to know (a person/place)
ExampleFront: Ik ken hem goed.
ExampleBack: I know him well.
Level: A1

Front: denken
Back: to think
ExampleFront: Ik denk dat het goed is.
ExampleBack: I think it is good.
Level: A1

Front: zeggen
Back: to say, to tell
ExampleFront: Wat zeg je?
ExampleBack: What do you say?
Level: A1

Front: spreken
Back: to speak
ExampleFront: Spreek je Nederlands?
ExampleBack: Do you speak Dutch?
Level: A1

Front: vragen
Back: to ask
ExampleFront: Mag ik iets vragen?
ExampleBack: May I ask something?
Level: A1

Front: vertellen
Back: to tell, to narrate
ExampleFront: Vertel me meer.
ExampleBack: Tell me more.
Level: A1

Front: antwoorden
Back: to answer
ExampleFront: Antwoord op de vraag.
ExampleBack: Answer the question.
Level: A1

Front: eten
Back: to eat
ExampleFront: We eten om zes uur.
ExampleBack: We eat at six o'clock.
Level: A1

Front: drinken
Back: to drink
ExampleFront: Ik drink water.
ExampleBack: I drink water.
Level: A1

Front: koken
Back: to cook
ExampleFront: Ik kook elke dag.
ExampleBack: I cook every day.
Level: A1

Front: kopen
Back: to buy
ExampleFront: Ik koop brood.
ExampleBack: I buy bread.
Level: A1

Front: betalen
Back: to pay
ExampleFront: Ik betaal met pin.
ExampleBack: I pay by card.
Level: A1

Front: wonen
Back: to live, to reside
ExampleFront: Ik woon in Amsterdam.
ExampleBack: I live in Amsterdam.
Level: A1

Front: werken
Back: to work
ExampleFront: Ik werk elke dag.
ExampleBack: I work every day.
Level: A1

Front: studeren
Back: to study (at university)
ExampleFront: Ik studeer Nederlands.
ExampleBack: I study Dutch.
Level: A1

Front: leren
Back: to learn, to teach
ExampleFront: Ik leer elke dag.
ExampleBack: I learn every day.
Level: A1

Front: lezen
Back: to read
ExampleFront: Ik lees een boek.
ExampleBack: I read a book.
Level: A1

Front: schrijven
Back: to write
ExampleFront: Ik schrijf een brief.
ExampleBack: I write a letter.
Level: A1

Front: slapen
Back: to sleep
ExampleFront: Ik slaap acht uur.
ExampleBack: I sleep eight hours.
Level: A1

Front: opstaan
Back: to get up, to stand up
ExampleFront: Ik sta om zeven op.
ExampleBack: I get up at seven.
Level: A1

Front: zitten
Back: to sit
ExampleFront: Ik zit op een stoel.
ExampleBack: I sit on a chair.
Level: A1

Front: staan
Back: to stand
ExampleFront: Hij staat bij de deur.
ExampleBack: He stands at the door.
Level: A1

Front: liggen
Back: to lie (down)
ExampleFront: De kat ligt op de bank.
ExampleBack: The cat lies on the sofa.
Level: A1

Front: helpen
Back: to help
ExampleFront: Kan je me helpen?
ExampleBack: Can you help me?
Level: A1

Front: wachten
Back: to wait
ExampleFront: Ik wacht op de bus.
ExampleBack: I wait for the bus.
Level: A1

Front: begrijpen
Back: to understand
ExampleFront: Ik begrijp het niet.
ExampleBack: I don't understand.
Level: A1

Front: heten
Back: to be called, to be named
ExampleFront: Ik heet Anna.
ExampleBack: My name is Anna.
Level: A1

Front: spelen
Back: to play
ExampleFront: De kinderen spelen buiten.
ExampleBack: The children play outside.
Level: A1

Front: kijken
Back: to look, to watch
ExampleFront: Ik kijk naar de televisie.
ExampleBack: I watch television.
Level: A1

Front: luisteren
Back: to listen
ExampleFront: Ik luister naar muziek.
ExampleBack: I listen to music.
Level: A1

Front: maken
Back: to make, to do
ExampleFront: Ik maak mijn huiswerk.
ExampleBack: I do my homework.
Level: A1

Front: doen
Back: to do
ExampleFront: Wat doe je vandaag?
ExampleBack: What do you do today?
Level: A1

Front: hebben
Back: to have
ExampleFront: Ik heb honger.
ExampleBack: I am hungry.
Level: A1

Front: brengen
Back: to bring, to take
ExampleFront: Ik breng je naar huis.
ExampleBack: I take you home.
Level: A2

Front: halen
Back: to get, to fetch
ExampleFront: Ik haal je om vijf uur op.
ExampleBack: I pick you up at five.
Level: A2

Front: vertrekken
Back: to leave, to depart
ExampleFront: De trein vertrekt om tien uur.
ExampleBack: The train departs at ten.
Level: A2

Front: aankomen
Back: to arrive
ExampleFront: We komen morgen aan.
ExampleBack: We arrive tomorrow.
Level: A2

Front: vliegen
Back: to fly
ExampleFront: We vliegen naar Parijs.
ExampleBack: We fly to Paris.
Level: A2

Front: zwemmen
Back: to swim
ExampleFront: Ik zwem elke ochtend.
ExampleBack: I swim every morning.
Level: A2

Front: winnen
Back: to win
ExampleFront: Ons team heeft gewonnen.
ExampleBack: Our team has won.
Level: A2

Front: verliezen
Back: to lose
ExampleFront: We hebben verloren.
ExampleBack: We have lost.
Level: A2

Front: zoeken
Back: to search, to look for
ExampleFront: Ik zoek mijn sleutels.
ExampleBack: I look for my keys.
Level: A2

Front: vinden
Back: to find; to think
ExampleFront: Ik vind het leuk.
ExampleBack: I like it.
Level: A2

Front: nemen
Back: to take
ExampleFront: Ik neem de trein.
ExampleBack: I take the train.
Level: A2

Front: geven
Back: to give
ExampleFront: Ik geef je een cadeautje.
ExampleBack: I give you a present.
Level: A2

Front: zetten
Back: to put, to place
ExampleFront: Zet het op tafel.
ExampleBack: Put it on the table.
Level: A2

Front: leggen
Back: to lay, to put (flat)
ExampleFront: Leg het op bed.
ExampleBack: Put it on the bed.
Level: A2

Front: openen
Back: to open
ExampleFront: Open het raam.
ExampleBack: Open the window.
Level: A2

Front: sluiten
Back: to close
ExampleFront: Sluit de deur.
ExampleBack: Close the door.
Level: A2

Front: beginnen
Back: to begin, to start
ExampleFront: We beginnen om negen uur.
ExampleBack: We start at nine.
Level: A2

Front: eindigen
Back: to end, to finish
ExampleFront: De les eindigt om drie uur.
ExampleBack: The lesson ends at three.
Level: A2

Front: stoppen
Back: to stop
ExampleFront: Stop met roken.
ExampleBack: Stop smoking.
Level: A2

Front: proberen
Back: to try, to attempt
ExampleFront: Ik probeer het te begrijpen.
ExampleBack: I try to understand.
Level: A2

Front: vergeten
Back: to forget
ExampleFront: Ik vergeet altijd mijn sleutels.
ExampleBack: I always forget my keys.
Level: A2

Front: onthouden
Back: to remember
ExampleFront: Ik onthoud je naam.
ExampleBack: I remember your name.
Level: A2

Front: hopen
Back: to hope
ExampleFront: Ik hoop dat het goed gaat.
ExampleBack: I hope everything goes well.
Level: A2

Front: houden van
Back: to love, to like
ExampleFront: Ik hou van muziek.
ExampleBack: I love music.
Level: A2

Front: missen
Back: to miss
ExampleFront: Ik mis je.
ExampleBack: I miss you.
Level: A2

Front: lachen
Back: to laugh
ExampleFront: Hij lacht veel.
ExampleBack: He laughs a lot.
Level: A2

Front: huilen
Back: to cry
ExampleFront: Ze huilt van geluk.
ExampleBack: She cries from happiness.
Level: A2

Front: bellen
Back: to call (phone)
ExampleFront: Ik bel je morgen.
ExampleBack: I will call you tomorrow.
Level: A2

Front: uitleggen
Back: to explain
ExampleFront: Kun je dat uitleggen?
ExampleBack: Can you explain that?
Level: A2

Front: beschrijven
Back: to describe
ExampleFront: Beschrijf de situatie.
ExampleBack: Describe the situation.
Level: A2

Front: bestellen
Back: to order
ExampleFront: Ik bestel een pizza.
ExampleBack: I order a pizza.
Level: A2

Front: reserveren
Back: to reserve, to book
ExampleFront: Ik reserveer een tafel.
ExampleBack: I reserve a table.
Level: A2

Front: plannen
Back: to plan
ExampleFront: We plannen een reis.
ExampleBack: We plan a trip.
Level: A2

Front: controleren
Back: to check, to verify
ExampleFront: Controleer je antwoord.
ExampleBack: Check your answer.
Level: A2

Front: veranderen
Back: to change
ExampleFront: Alles verandert.
ExampleBack: Everything changes.
Level: A2

Front: verbeteren
Back: to improve
ExampleFront: Ik wil mijn Nederlands verbeteren.
ExampleBack: I want to improve my Dutch.
Level: A2

Front: bereiken
Back: to reach, to achieve
ExampleFront: Ik wil mijn doel bereiken.
ExampleBack: I want to achieve my goal.
Level: B1

Front: oplossen
Back: to solve, to resolve
ExampleFront: We moeten het probleem oplossen.
ExampleBack: We need to solve the problem.
Level: B1

Front: deelnemen
Back: to participate
ExampleFront: Ik neem deel aan de cursus.
ExampleBack: I participate in the course.
Level: B1

Front: samenwerken
Back: to collaborate
ExampleFront: We werken goed samen.
ExampleBack: We collaborate well.
Level: B1

Front: onderzoeken
Back: to investigate, to research
ExampleFront: De politie onderzoekt de zaak.
ExampleBack: The police investigate the case.
Level: B1

Front: analyseren
Back: to analyze
ExampleFront: We analyseren de resultaten.
ExampleBack: We analyze the results.
Level: B1

Front: vergelijken
Back: to compare
ExampleFront: Vergelijk de twee opties.
ExampleBack: Compare the two options.
Level: B1

Front: kiezen
Back: to choose
ExampleFront: Kies de beste optie.
ExampleBack: Choose the best option.
Level: B1

Front: beslissen
Back: to decide
ExampleFront: Ik moet snel beslissen.
ExampleBack: I need to decide quickly.
Level: B1

Front: toestaan
Back: to allow, to permit
ExampleFront: Is dat hier toegestaan?
ExampleBack: Is that allowed here?
Level: B1

Front: verbieden
Back: to forbid, to prohibit
ExampleFront: Roken is hier verboden.
ExampleBack: Smoking is prohibited here.
Level: B1

Front: aanpassen
Back: to adapt, to adjust
ExampleFront: We moeten ons aanpassen.
ExampleBack: We need to adapt.
Level: B1

Front: ontwikkelen
Back: to develop
ExampleFront: Het bedrijf ontwikkelt snel.
ExampleBack: The company develops quickly.
Level: B1

Front: groeien
Back: to grow
ExampleFront: De economie groeit.
ExampleBack: The economy grows.
Level: B1

Front: verminderen
Back: to reduce, to decrease
ExampleFront: We moeten kosten verminderen.
ExampleBack: We need to reduce costs.
Level: B1

Front: verhogen
Back: to increase, to raise
ExampleFront: De prijs wordt verhoogd.
ExampleBack: The price is being raised.
Level: B1

Front: voorstellen
Back: to suggest; to introduce
ExampleFront: Ik stel voor een pauze te nemen.
ExampleBack: I suggest taking a break.
Level: B1

Front: bevestigen
Back: to confirm
ExampleFront: Kun je dit bevestigen?
ExampleBack: Can you confirm this?
Level: B1

Front: verwachten
Back: to expect
ExampleFront: Ik verwacht betere resultaten.
ExampleBack: I expect better results.
Level: B1

Front: concluderen
Back: to conclude
ExampleFront: Wat kun je concluderen?
ExampleBack: What can you conclude?
Level: B1

Front: betwijfelen
Back: to doubt
ExampleFront: Ik betwijfel of dat klopt.
ExampleBack: I doubt whether that is correct.
Level: B2

Front: handhaven
Back: to maintain, to enforce
ExampleFront: De wet wordt gehandhaafd.
ExampleBack: The law is being enforced.
Level: B2

Front: verzekeren
Back: to insure; to assure
ExampleFront: Ik verzeker je dat het klopt.
ExampleBack: I assure you that it is correct.
Level: B2

Front: afwegen
Back: to weigh up (options)
ExampleFront: We moeten de opties afwegen.
ExampleBack: We need to weigh up the options.
Level: B2

Front: rechtvaardigen
Back: to justify
ExampleFront: Hoe rechtvaardig je dit?
ExampleBack: How do you justify this?
Level: B2

Front: onderscheiden
Back: to distinguish
ExampleFront: Onderscheid de feiten van meningen.
ExampleBack: Distinguish facts from opinions.
Level: B2

Front: interpreteren
Back: to interpret
ExampleFront: Hoe interpreteer je dit?
ExampleBack: How do you interpret this?
Level: B2

Front: aanwenden
Back: to use, to apply (resources)
ExampleFront: We wenden alle middelen aan.
ExampleBack: We use all available means.
Level: B2

Front: leven
Back: to live (to exist)
ExampleFront: We leven in een mooie wereld.
ExampleBack: We live in a beautiful world.
Level: A1

Front: roepen
Back: to call out, to shout
ExampleFront: Hij roept om hulp.
ExampleBack: He calls for help.
Level: A1

Front: pakken
Back: to grab, to take
ExampleFront: Pak je jas.
ExampleBack: Grab your coat.
Level: A1

Front: tellen
Back: to count
ExampleFront: Tel tot tien.
ExampleBack: Count to ten.
Level: A1

Front: snappen
Back: to understand (informal)
ExampleFront: Ik snap het niet.
ExampleBack: I don't get it.
Level: A1

Front: praten
Back: to talk, to chat
ExampleFront: We praten over het werk.
ExampleBack: We talk about work.
Level: A1

Front: zwijgen
Back: to be silent, to stay quiet
ExampleFront: Ze zwijgt altijd.
ExampleBack: She is always silent.
Level: A1

Front: tekenen
Back: to draw; to sign
ExampleFront: Hij tekent een huis.
ExampleBack: He draws a house.
Level: A1

Front: rennen
Back: to run
ExampleFront: Hij rent naar de bus.
ExampleBack: He runs to the bus.
Level: A1

Front: springen
Back: to jump
ExampleFront: De kinderen springen.
ExampleBack: The children jump.
Level: A1

Front: wandelen
Back: to walk, to stroll
ExampleFront: We wandelen in het park.
ExampleBack: We walk in the park.
Level: A2

Front: klimmen
Back: to climb
ExampleFront: We klimmen de berg op.
ExampleBack: We climb the mountain.
Level: A2

Front: dansen
Back: to dance
ExampleFront: Ze danst graag.
ExampleBack: She likes to dance.
Level: A2

Front: zingen
Back: to sing
ExampleFront: We zingen een lied.
ExampleBack: We sing a song.
Level: A2

Front: schilderen
Back: to paint
ExampleFront: Hij schildert een portret.
ExampleBack: He paints a portrait.
Level: A2

Front: fotograferen
Back: to take photos
ExampleFront: Ze fotografeert graag.
ExampleBack: She likes taking photos.
Level: A2

Front: bakken
Back: to bake, to fry
ExampleFront: Ik bak een taart.
ExampleBack: I bake a cake.
Level: A2

Front: proeven
Back: to taste
ExampleFront: Proef dit gerecht.
ExampleBack: Taste this dish.
Level: A2

Front: snijden
Back: to cut
ExampleFront: Snijd het brood.
ExampleBack: Cut the bread.
Level: A2

Front: verkopen
Back: to sell
ExampleFront: Hij verkoopt zijn auto.
ExampleBack: He sells his car.
Level: A2

Front: ruilen
Back: to exchange, to swap
ExampleFront: Kan ik dit ruilen?
ExampleBack: Can I exchange this?
Level: A2

Front: passen
Back: to fit; to try on
ExampleFront: Past dit shirt mij?
ExampleBack: Does this shirt fit me?
Level: A2

Front: sparen
Back: to save (money)
ExampleFront: Ik spaar voor een reis.
ExampleBack: I save money for a trip.
Level: A2

Front: lenen
Back: to borrow, to lend
ExampleFront: Kan ik geld lenen?
ExampleBack: Can I borrow money?
Level: A2

Front: reizen
Back: to travel
ExampleFront: We reizen naar Spanje.
ExampleBack: We travel to Spain.
Level: A2

Front: boeken
Back: to book (tickets, hotel)
ExampleFront: Ik boek een vlucht.
ExampleBack: I book a flight.
Level: A2

Front: inpakken
Back: to pack (a suitcase)
ExampleFront: Ik pak mijn koffer in.
ExampleBack: I pack my suitcase.
Level: A2

Front: uitpakken
Back: to unpack
ExampleFront: Pak je koffer uit.
ExampleBack: Unpack your suitcase.
Level: A2

Front: overstappen
Back: to transfer (transport)
ExampleFront: Je moet overstappen in Utrecht.
ExampleBack: You need to transfer in Utrecht.
Level: A2

Front: inchecken
Back: to check in
ExampleFront: We checken in om drie uur.
ExampleBack: We check in at three.
Level: A2

Front: uitchecken
Back: to check out
ExampleFront: We checken morgen uit.
ExampleBack: We check out tomorrow.
Level: A2

Front: logeren
Back: to stay (at someone's place)
ExampleFront: Ik logeer bij vrienden.
ExampleBack: I stay at friends' place.
Level: A2

Front: bezoeken
Back: to visit
ExampleFront: We bezoeken het museum.
ExampleBack: We visit the museum.
Level: A2

Front: afspreken
Back: to arrange to meet
ExampleFront: We spreken morgen af.
ExampleBack: We arrange to meet tomorrow.
Level: A2

Front: ontmoeten
Back: to meet
ExampleFront: Ik ontmoet hem bij de ingang.
ExampleBack: I meet him at the entrance.
Level: A2

Front: uitnodigen
Back: to invite
ExampleFront: Ik nodig je uit voor het feest.
ExampleBack: I invite you to the party.
Level: A2

Front: feliciteren
Back: to congratulate
ExampleFront: Ik feliciteer je met je verjaardag.
ExampleBack: I congratulate you on your birthday.
Level: A2

Front: bedanken
Back: to thank
ExampleFront: Ik bedank je voor je hulp.
ExampleBack: I thank you for your help.
Level: A2

Front: groeten
Back: to greet
ExampleFront: Hij groet zijn buren.
ExampleBack: He greets his neighbours.
Level: A2

Front: meedoen
Back: to join in, to participate
ExampleFront: Doe je mee?
ExampleBack: Are you joining in?
Level: A2

Front: discussiëren
Back: to discuss, to debate
ExampleFront: We discussiëren over politiek.
ExampleBack: We debate about politics.
Level: A2

Front: mailen
Back: to email
ExampleFront: Ik mail je de details.
ExampleBack: I email you the details.
Level: A2

Front: sturen
Back: to send
ExampleFront: Ik stuur je een bericht.
ExampleBack: I send you a message.
Level: A2

Front: ontvangen
Back: to receive
ExampleFront: Ik ontvang een pakket.
ExampleBack: I receive a package.
Level: A2

Front: typen
Back: to type
ExampleFront: Ik typ een mail.
ExampleBack: I type an email.
Level: A2

Front: downloaden
Back: to download
ExampleFront: Ik download de app.
ExampleBack: I download the app.
Level: A2

Front: uploaden
Back: to upload
ExampleFront: Upload je foto.
ExampleBack: Upload your photo.
Level: A2

Front: installeren
Back: to install
ExampleFront: Installeer het programma.
ExampleBack: Install the programme.
Level: A2

Front: scannen
Back: to scan
ExampleFront: Scan je paspoort.
ExampleBack: Scan your passport.
Level: A2

Front: printen
Back: to print
ExampleFront: Print het document.
ExampleBack: Print the document.
Level: A2

Front: sporten
Back: to do sports
ExampleFront: Ik sport drie keer per week.
ExampleBack: I do sports three times a week.
Level: A2

Front: trainen
Back: to train, to practise
ExampleFront: We trainen elke ochtend.
ExampleBack: We train every morning.
Level: A2

Front: hardlopen
Back: to go running
ExampleFront: Ik loop elke dag hard.
ExampleBack: I go running every day.
Level: A2

Front: skiën
Back: to ski
ExampleFront: We skiën in de winter.
ExampleBack: We ski in winter.
Level: A2

Front: schaatsen
Back: to skate
ExampleFront: Ze schaatst heel goed.
ExampleBack: She skates very well.
Level: A2

Front: voetballen
Back: to play football
ExampleFront: Ze voetballen elke zondag.
ExampleBack: They play football every Sunday.
Level: A2

Front: tennissen
Back: to play tennis
ExampleFront: Ik tennis op zaterdag.
ExampleBack: I play tennis on Saturday.
Level: A2

Front: wassen
Back: to wash, to do laundry
ExampleFront: Ik was mijn kleren.
ExampleBack: I do my laundry.
Level: A2

Front: strijken
Back: to iron
ExampleFront: Ik strijk mijn overhemd.
ExampleBack: I iron my shirt.
Level: A2

Front: schoonmaken
Back: to clean
ExampleFront: Ik maak de kamer schoon.
ExampleBack: I clean the room.
Level: A2

Front: afwassen
Back: to do the dishes
ExampleFront: Ik was de vaat af.
ExampleBack: I do the dishes.
Level: A2

Front: stofzuigen
Back: to vacuum
ExampleFront: Ik stofzuig de vloer.
ExampleBack: I vacuum the floor.
Level: A2

Front: verzorgen
Back: to take care of
ExampleFront: Ze verzorgt de tuin.
ExampleBack: She takes care of the garden.
Level: A2

Front: verhuizen
Back: to move (house)
ExampleFront: We verhuizen volgende maand.
ExampleBack: We are moving next month.
Level: A2

Front: parkeren
Back: to park
ExampleFront: Ik parkeer de auto.
ExampleBack: I park the car.
Level: A2

Front: tanken
Back: to refuel
ExampleFront: Ik tank de auto.
ExampleBack: I refuel the car.
Level: A2

Front: instappen
Back: to get in (transport)
ExampleFront: Stap in de bus.
ExampleBack: Get on the bus.
Level: A2

Front: uitstappen
Back: to get out (transport)
ExampleFront: Stap hier uit.
ExampleBack: Get out here.
Level: A2

Front: oversteken
Back: to cross (a street)
ExampleFront: Steek de straat over.
ExampleBack: Cross the street.
Level: A2

Front: ophalen
Back: to pick up (a person)
ExampleFront: Ik haal je op.
ExampleBack: I pick you up.
Level: A2

Front: thuiskomen
Back: to come home
ExampleFront: Ik kom laat thuis.
ExampleBack: I come home late.
Level: A2

Front: huren
Back: to rent, to hire
ExampleFront: We huren een auto.
ExampleBack: We hire a car.
Level: A2

Front: verhuren
Back: to rent out
ExampleFront: Ze verhuurt kamers.
ExampleBack: She rents out rooms.
Level: A2

Front: repareren
Back: to repair
ExampleFront: Ik repareer de fiets.
ExampleBack: I repair the bicycle.
Level: A2

Front: bezorgen
Back: to deliver
ExampleFront: Ze bezorgen aan huis.
ExampleBack: They deliver to your home.
Level: A2

Front: afhalen
Back: to collect (an order)
ExampleFront: Ik haal mijn bestelling af.
ExampleBack: I collect my order.
Level: A2

Front: afrekenen
Back: to pay, to settle the bill
ExampleFront: Kan ik afrekenen?
ExampleBack: Can I pay?
Level: A2

Front: genieten
Back: to enjoy
ExampleFront: We genieten van de vakantie.
ExampleBack: We enjoy the holiday.
Level: A2

Front: relaxen
Back: to relax
ExampleFront: Ik relax in het park.
ExampleBack: I relax in the park.
Level: A2

Front: shoppen
Back: to go shopping
ExampleFront: Ze shopt graag.
ExampleBack: She likes going shopping.
Level: A2

Front: vergaderen
Back: to have a meeting
ExampleFront: We vergaderen elke maandag.
ExampleBack: We have a meeting every Monday.
Level: A2

Front: presenteren
Back: to present
ExampleFront: Hij presenteert zijn project.
ExampleBack: He presents his project.
Level: A2

Front: rapporteren
Back: to report
ExampleFront: Ze rapporteert aan haar baas.
ExampleBack: She reports to her boss.
Level: A2

Front: regelen
Back: to arrange, to sort out
ExampleFront: Ik regel alles.
ExampleBack: I sort everything out.
Level: A2

Front: organiseren
Back: to organise
ExampleFront: Ik organiseer het feest.
ExampleBack: I organise the party.
Level: A2

Front: oefenen
Back: to practise
ExampleFront: Ik oefen elke dag.
ExampleBack: I practise every day.
Level: A2

Front: herhalen
Back: to repeat, to revise
ExampleFront: Herhaal na mij.
ExampleBack: Repeat after me.
Level: A2

Front: uitspreken
Back: to pronounce
ExampleFront: Spreek het woord goed uit.
ExampleBack: Pronounce the word correctly.
Level: A2

Front: invullen
Back: to fill in (a form)
ExampleFront: Vul het formulier in.
ExampleBack: Fill in the form.
Level: A2

Front: toevoegen
Back: to add
ExampleFront: Voeg wat zout toe.
ExampleBack: Add some salt.
Level: A2

Front: roeren
Back: to stir
ExampleFront: Roer de saus.
ExampleBack: Stir the sauce.
Level: A2

Front: opwarmen
Back: to warm up, to heat up
ExampleFront: Warm het eten op.
ExampleBack: Heat up the food.
Level: A2

Front: bewaren
Back: to store, to keep
ExampleFront: Bewaar het in de koelkast.
ExampleBack: Keep it in the fridge.
Level: A2

Front: serveren
Back: to serve
ExampleFront: De ober serveert ons.
ExampleBack: The waiter serves us.
Level: A2

Front: meten
Back: to measure
ExampleFront: Ik meet de kamer op.
ExampleBack: I measure the room.
Level: A2

Front: wegen
Back: to weigh
ExampleFront: Hoeveel weeg je?
ExampleBack: How much do you weigh?
Level: A2

Front: hangen
Back: to hang
ExampleFront: Hang je jas op.
ExampleBack: Hang up your coat.
Level: A2

Front: doorgaan
Back: to continue, to go on
ExampleFront: Ga door met je werk.
ExampleBack: Continue your work.
Level: A2

Front: starten
Back: to start, to begin
ExampleFront: De wedstrijd start om drie uur.
ExampleBack: The match starts at three.
Level: A2

Front: geruststellen
Back: to reassure
ExampleFront: Ik stel je gerust.
ExampleBack: I reassure you.
Level: A2

Front: verontschuldigen
Back: to apologise
ExampleFront: Ik verontschuldig me.
ExampleBack: I apologise.
Level: A2

Front: tekenen
Back: to sign; to draw
ExampleFront: Teken hier, alstublieft.
ExampleBack: Sign here, please.
Level: A2

Front: nakijken
Back: to mark, to check (work)
ExampleFront: De leraar kijkt de toets na.
ExampleBack: The teacher marks the test.
Level: A2

Front: opslaan
Back: to save (a file)
ExampleFront: Sla het bestand op.
ExampleBack: Save the file.
Level: A2

Front: lonen
Back: to be worth it, to pay off
ExampleFront: Het loont de moeite.
ExampleBack: It is worth the effort.
Level: A2

Front: vallen
Back: to fall
ExampleFront: Het kind valt op de grond.
ExampleBack: The child falls on the ground.
Level: A2

Front: gooien
Back: to throw
ExampleFront: Gooi de bal naar mij.
ExampleBack: Throw the ball to me.
Level: A2

Front: vangen
Back: to catch
ExampleFront: Hij vangt de bal.
ExampleBack: He catches the ball.
Level: A2

Front: kloppen
Back: to knock; to be correct
ExampleFront: Klopt dat?
ExampleBack: Is that correct?
Level: A2

Front: aflopen
Back: to expire; to end
ExampleFront: Mijn visum loopt af.
ExampleBack: My visa expires.
Level: A2

Front: tonen
Back: to show
ExampleFront: Toon je paspoort.
ExampleBack: Show your passport.
Level: A2

Front: herkennen
Back: to recognise
ExampleFront: Ik herken je stem.
ExampleBack: I recognise your voice.
Level: A2

Front: opzoeken
Back: to look up (information)
ExampleFront: Zoek het woord op.
ExampleBack: Look up the word.
Level: A2

Front: terugkomen
Back: to come back, to return
ExampleFront: Ik kom over een uur terug.
ExampleBack: I come back in an hour.
Level: A2

Front: meenemen
Back: to take along, to bring
ExampleFront: Neem je paraplu mee.
ExampleBack: Take your umbrella along.
Level: A2

Front: neerzetten
Back: to put down, to set down
ExampleFront: Zet de tas hier neer.
ExampleBack: Put the bag down here.
Level: A2

Front: ophouden
Back: to stop, to cease
ExampleFront: Houd op met dat geluid.
ExampleBack: Stop making that noise.
Level: A2

Front: aandoen
Back: to put on (clothing/device)
ExampleFront: Doe je jas aan.
ExampleBack: Put your coat on.
Level: A2

Front: uittrekken
Back: to take off (clothing)
ExampleFront: Trek je schoenen uit.
ExampleBack: Take off your shoes.
Level: A2

Front: opbellen
Back: to phone, to ring up
ExampleFront: Ik bel je zo op.
ExampleBack: I will phone you shortly.
Level: A2

Front: nadenken
Back: to think, to reflect
ExampleFront: Ik moet even nadenken.
ExampleBack: I need to think for a moment.
Level: A2

Front: uitkijken
Back: to watch out; to look out for
ExampleFront: Kijk uit voor de auto.
ExampleBack: Watch out for the car.
Level: A2

Front: bijhouden
Back: to keep up with; to keep track
ExampleFront: Houd de kosten bij.
ExampleBack: Keep track of the costs.
Level: A2

Front: doorgeven
Back: to pass on, to pass along
ExampleFront: Geef dit door aan je collega.
ExampleBack: Pass this on to your colleague.
Level: A2

Front: afspreken
Back: to agree on, to arrange
ExampleFront: We spreken een tijd af.
ExampleBack: We agree on a time.
Level: A2

Front: raden
Back: to guess
ExampleFront: Raad eens wie er komt.
ExampleBack: Guess who is coming.
Level: A2

Front: bepalen
Back: to determine, to decide
ExampleFront: Jij bepaalt de prijs.
ExampleBack: You determine the price.
Level: A2

Front: vertalen
Back: to translate
ExampleFront: Vertaal deze zin.
ExampleBack: Translate this sentence.
Level: A2

Front: verzenden
Back: to send, to dispatch
ExampleFront: We verzenden het pakket morgen.
ExampleBack: We dispatch the parcel tomorrow.
Level: A2

Front: aftrekken
Back: to subtract; to deduct
ExampleFront: Trek vijf van tien af.
ExampleBack: Subtract five from ten.
Level: A2

Front: optellen
Back: to add up
ExampleFront: Tel de getallen op.
ExampleBack: Add up the numbers.
Level: A2

Front: kijken naar
Back: to watch, to look at
ExampleFront: We kijken naar de film.
ExampleBack: We watch the film.
Level: A2

Front: opschrijven
Back: to write down
ExampleFront: Schrijf het adres op.
ExampleBack: Write down the address.
Level: A2

Front: ondertekenen
Back: to sign (a document)
ExampleFront: Onderteken het contract.
ExampleBack: Sign the contract.
Level: A2

Front: terugbetalen
Back: to repay, to pay back
ExampleFront: Ik betaal je terug.
ExampleBack: I pay you back.
Level: A2

Front: overmaken
Back: to transfer (money)
ExampleFront: Ik maak het geld over.
ExampleBack: I transfer the money.
Level: A2

Front: bewegen
Back: to move, to exercise
ExampleFront: Je moet meer bewegen.
ExampleBack: You need to move more.
Level: A2

Front: ademen
Back: to breathe
ExampleFront: Adem diep in.
ExampleBack: Breathe in deeply.
Level: A2

Front: hoesten
Back: to cough
ExampleFront: Hij hoest de hele dag.
ExampleBack: He coughs all day.
Level: A2

Front: niezen
Back: to sneeze
ExampleFront: Ze niest van de bloemen.
ExampleBack: She sneezes from the flowers.
Level: A2

Front: pijn doen
Back: to hurt, to ache
ExampleFront: Mijn voet doet pijn.
ExampleBack: My foot hurts.
Level: A2

Front: gapen
Back: to yawn
ExampleFront: Hij gaapte van vermoeidheid.
ExampleBack: He yawned from tiredness.
Level: A2

Front: knuffelen
Back: to hug, to cuddle
ExampleFront: Ze knuffelen de baby.
ExampleBack: They cuddle the baby.
Level: A2

Front: kussen
Back: to kiss
ExampleFront: Ze kussen elkaar.
ExampleBack: They kiss each other.
Level: A2

Front: bidden
Back: to pray
ExampleFront: Ze bidden voor het eten.
ExampleBack: They pray before the meal.
Level: A2

Front: spuiten
Back: to spray
ExampleFront: Spuit de planten.
ExampleBack: Spray the plants.
Level: A2

Front: plakken
Back: to stick, to glue
ExampleFront: Plak de zegel op de envelop.
ExampleBack: Stick the stamp on the envelope.
Level: A2

Front: breken
Back: to break
ExampleFront: Hij breekt het glas.
ExampleBack: He breaks the glass.
Level: A2

Front: bouwen
Back: to build
ExampleFront: Ze bouwen een nieuw huis.
ExampleBack: They build a new house.
Level: A2

Front: schilderen
Back: to paint (a wall)
ExampleFront: We schilderen de muur.
ExampleBack: We paint the wall.
Level: A2

Front: vullen
Back: to fill
ExampleFront: Vul het glas met water.
ExampleBack: Fill the glass with water.
Level: A2

Front: leegmaken
Back: to empty
ExampleFront: Maak de prullenbak leeg.
ExampleBack: Empty the bin.
Level: A2

Front: knippen
Back: to cut (with scissors)
ExampleFront: Knip het papier.
ExampleBack: Cut the paper.
Level: A2

Front: naaien
Back: to sew
ExampleFront: Ze naait een jurk.
ExampleBack: She sews a dress.
Level: A2

Front: breien
Back: to knit
ExampleFront: Ze breit een sjaal.
ExampleBack: She knits a scarf.
Level: A2

Front: vergissen
Back: to make a mistake, to be wrong
ExampleFront: Ik vergis me.
ExampleBack: I am making a mistake.
Level: A2

Front: verwennen
Back: to spoil, to pamper
ExampleFront: Ze verwent haar kinderen.
ExampleBack: She spoils her children.
Level: A2

Front: trouwen
Back: to get married
ExampleFront: Ze gaan volgend jaar trouwen.
ExampleBack: They get married next year.
Level: A2

Front: scheiden
Back: to divorce, to separate
ExampleFront: Ze gaan scheiden.
ExampleBack: They are getting divorced.
Level: A2

Front: aanbieden
Back: to offer
ExampleFront: Ze biedt haar hulp aan.
ExampleBack: She offers her help.
Level: B1

Front: aanvragen
Back: to apply for
ExampleFront: Ik vraag een visum aan.
ExampleBack: I apply for a visa.
Level: B1

Front: indienen
Back: to submit (a document)
ExampleFront: Ik dien mijn aanvraag in.
ExampleBack: I submit my application.
Level: B1

Front: goedkeuren
Back: to approve
ExampleFront: De manager keurt het plan goed.
ExampleBack: The manager approves the plan.
Level: B1

Front: afwijzen
Back: to reject, to turn down
ExampleFront: Ze wijst het voorstel af.
ExampleBack: She rejects the proposal.
Level: B1

Front: uitvoeren
Back: to carry out, to execute
ExampleFront: We voeren het plan uit.
ExampleBack: We carry out the plan.
Level: B1

Front: opstellen
Back: to draw up (a document)
ExampleFront: Ik stel een contract op.
ExampleBack: I draw up a contract.
Level: B1

Front: delegeren
Back: to delegate
ExampleFront: De manager delegeert taken.
ExampleBack: The manager delegates tasks.
Level: B1

Front: evalueren
Back: to evaluate
ExampleFront: We evalueren het project.
ExampleBack: We evaluate the project.
Level: B1

Front: coördineren
Back: to coordinate
ExampleFront: Hij coördineert het team.
ExampleBack: He coordinates the team.
Level: B1

Front: monitoren
Back: to monitor
ExampleFront: We monitoren de voortgang.
ExampleBack: We monitor the progress.
Level: B1

Front: adviseren
Back: to advise
ExampleFront: De expert adviseert ons.
ExampleBack: The expert advises us.
Level: B1

Front: motiveren
Back: to motivate
ExampleFront: De trainer motiveert het team.
ExampleBack: The trainer motivates the team.
Level: B1

Front: stimuleren
Back: to stimulate, to encourage
ExampleFront: We stimuleren de creativiteit.
ExampleBack: We stimulate creativity.
Level: B1

Front: onderhandelen
Back: to negotiate
ExampleFront: We onderhandelen over de prijs.
ExampleBack: We negotiate about the price.
Level: B1

Front: uitwisselen
Back: to exchange (ideas)
ExampleFront: We wisselen ideeën uit.
ExampleBack: We exchange ideas.
Level: B1

Front: communiceren
Back: to communicate
ExampleFront: We communiceren open.
ExampleBack: We communicate openly.
Level: B1

Front: programmeren
Back: to programme, to code
ExampleFront: Hij programmeert websites.
ExampleBack: He codes websites.
Level: B1

Front: configureren
Back: to configure
ExampleFront: Configureer de router.
ExampleBack: Configure the router.
Level: B1

Front: beveiligen
Back: to secure, to protect
ExampleFront: Beveilig je wachtwoord.
ExampleBack: Secure your password.
Level: B1

Front: verwijderen
Back: to delete, to remove
ExampleFront: Verwijder het bestand.
ExampleBack: Delete the file.
Level: B1

Front: automatiseren
Back: to automate
ExampleFront: We automatiseren het proces.
ExampleBack: We automate the process.
Level: B1

Front: optimaliseren
Back: to optimise
ExampleFront: We optimaliseren de website.
ExampleBack: We optimise the website.
Level: B1

Front: integreren
Back: to integrate
ExampleFront: We integreren de systemen.
ExampleBack: We integrate the systems.
Level: B1

Front: digitaliseren
Back: to digitalise
ExampleFront: We digitaliseren de papieren.
ExampleBack: We digitalise the paperwork.
Level: B1

Front: debuggen
Back: to debug
ExampleFront: Ik debug de code.
ExampleBack: I debug the code.
Level: B1

Front: synchroniseren
Back: to synchronise
ExampleFront: Synchroniseer je bestanden.
ExampleBack: Synchronise your files.
Level: B1

Front: stemmen
Back: to vote
ExampleFront: Morgen mag ik stemmen.
ExampleBack: Tomorrow I can vote.
Level: B1

Front: participeren
Back: to participate (in society)
ExampleFront: Burgers participeren actief.
ExampleBack: Citizens participate actively.
Level: B1

Front: migreren
Back: to migrate
ExampleFront: Veel mensen migreren naar het noorden.
ExampleBack: Many people migrate north.
Level: B1

Front: vluchten
Back: to flee
ExampleFront: Ze vluchten voor het geweld.
ExampleBack: They flee from the violence.
Level: B1

Front: vestigen
Back: to settle, to establish
ExampleFront: Ze vestigen zich in Nederland.
ExampleBack: They settle in the Netherlands.
Level: B1

Front: discrimineren
Back: to discriminate
ExampleFront: Discrimineren is verboden.
ExampleBack: Discrimination is forbidden.
Level: B1

Front: protesteren
Back: to protest
ExampleFront: Mensen protesteren op straat.
ExampleBack: People protest in the street.
Level: B1

Front: demonstreren
Back: to demonstrate, to protest
ExampleFront: Ze demonstreren voor vrede.
ExampleBack: They demonstrate for peace.
Level: B1

Front: opvoeden
Back: to raise, to bring up
ExampleFront: Ze voeden hun kinderen goed op.
ExampleBack: They raise their children well.
Level: B1

Front: adopteren
Back: to adopt
ExampleFront: Ze adopteren een kind.
ExampleBack: They adopt a child.
Level: B1

Front: financieren
Back: to finance
ExampleFront: De overheid financiert het project.
ExampleBack: The government finances the project.
Level: B1

Front: investeren
Back: to invest
ExampleFront: We investeren in de toekomst.
ExampleBack: We invest in the future.
Level: B1

Front: bezuinigen
Back: to cut spending, to economise
ExampleFront: De overheid bezuinigt.
ExampleBack: The government cuts spending.
Level: B1

Front: behandelen
Back: to treat; to process
ExampleFront: De dokter behandelt hem.
ExampleBack: The doctor treats him.
Level: B1

Front: diagnosticeren
Back: to diagnose
ExampleFront: Ze diagnosticeren de ziekte.
ExampleBack: They diagnose the illness.
Level: B1

Front: opereren
Back: to operate
ExampleFront: Ze opereren morgen.
ExampleBack: They operate tomorrow.
Level: B1

Front: revalideren
Back: to rehabilitate
ExampleFront: Hij revalideert na het ongeluk.
ExampleBack: He rehabilitates after the accident.
Level: B1

Front: vaccineren
Back: to vaccinate
ExampleFront: Iedereen wordt gevaccineerd.
ExampleBack: Everyone gets vaccinated.
Level: B1

Front: genezen
Back: to cure, to heal
ExampleFront: Ze geneest snel.
ExampleBack: She heals quickly.
Level: B1

Front: verwijzen
Back: to refer, to direct
ExampleFront: De dokter verwijst me door.
ExampleBack: The doctor refers me on.
Level: B1

Front: recyclen
Back: to recycle
ExampleFront: We recyclen ons afval.
ExampleBack: We recycle our waste.
Level: B1

Front: composteren
Back: to compost
ExampleFront: We composteren groenteschillen.
ExampleBack: We compost vegetable peelings.
Level: B1

Front: besparen
Back: to save (energy/costs)
ExampleFront: We besparen energie.
ExampleBack: We save energy.
Level: B1

Front: vervuilen
Back: to pollute
ExampleFront: Fabrieken vervuilen de lucht.
ExampleBack: Factories pollute the air.
Level: B1

Front: beschermen
Back: to protect
ExampleFront: We beschermen de natuur.
ExampleBack: We protect nature.
Level: B1

Front: reduceren
Back: to reduce
ExampleFront: We reduceren de uitstoot.
ExampleBack: We reduce emissions.
Level: B1

Front: compenseren
Back: to compensate
ExampleFront: We compenseren de CO2-uitstoot.
ExampleBack: We compensate for CO2 emissions.
Level: B1

Front: slagen
Back: to pass (an exam)
ExampleFront: Ik slaag voor mijn examen.
ExampleBack: I pass my exam.
Level: B1

Front: zakken
Back: to fail (an exam)
ExampleFront: Hij zakt voor de toets.
ExampleBack: He fails the test.
Level: B1

Front: inschrijven
Back: to enrol, to register
ExampleFront: Ik schrijf me in voor de cursus.
ExampleBack: I enrol in the course.
Level: B1

Front: afstuderen
Back: to graduate
ExampleFront: Ze studeert volgend jaar af.
ExampleBack: She graduates next year.
Level: B1

Front: begeleiden
Back: to supervise, to mentor
ExampleFront: De mentor begeleidt studenten.
ExampleBack: The mentor supervises students.
Level: B1

Front: aanmoedigen
Back: to encourage
ExampleFront: Ze moedigt ons aan.
ExampleBack: She encourages us.
Level: B1

Front: publiceren
Back: to publish
ExampleFront: We publiceren de resultaten.
ExampleBack: We publish the results.
Level: B1

Front: citeren
Back: to cite, to quote
ExampleFront: Hij citeert zijn bronnen.
ExampleBack: He cites his sources.
Level: B1

Front: bespreken
Back: to discuss
ExampleFront: We bespreken het plan.
ExampleBack: We discuss the plan.
Level: B1

Front: samenvatten
Back: to summarise
ExampleFront: Kun je dat samenvatten?
ExampleBack: Can you summarise that?
Level: B1

Front: verduidelijken
Back: to clarify
ExampleFront: Kun je dat verduidelijken?
ExampleBack: Can you clarify that?
Level: B1

Front: aankondigen
Back: to announce
ExampleFront: Ze kondigt een vergadering aan.
ExampleBack: She announces a meeting.
Level: B1

Front: reageren
Back: to react, to respond
ExampleFront: Hoe reageer je hierop?
ExampleBack: How do you respond to this?
Level: B1

Front: overtuigen
Back: to convince, to persuade
ExampleFront: Hij overtuigt iedereen.
ExampleBack: He convinces everyone.
Level: B1

Front: informeren
Back: to inform
ExampleFront: We informeren de klanten.
ExampleBack: We inform the customers.
Level: B1

Front: raadplegen
Back: to consult
ExampleFront: Raadpleeg een specialist.
ExampleBack: Consult a specialist.
Level: B1

Front: aanraden
Back: to recommend
ExampleFront: Ik raad je dit boek aan.
ExampleBack: I recommend this book to you.
Level: B1

Front: afraden
Back: to advise against
ExampleFront: Ik raad dit sterk af.
ExampleBack: I strongly advise against this.
Level: B1

Front: formuleren
Back: to formulate
ExampleFront: Formuleer je vraag duidelijk.
ExampleBack: Formulate your question clearly.
Level: B1

Front: verdedigen
Back: to defend (an argument)
ExampleFront: Ze verdedigt haar standpunt.
ExampleBack: She defends her position.
Level: B1

Front: beïnvloeden
Back: to influence
ExampleFront: Het weer beïnvloedt mijn humeur.
ExampleBack: The weather influences my mood.
Level: B1

Front: veroorzaken
Back: to cause
ExampleFront: Wat veroorzaakt het probleem?
ExampleBack: What causes the problem?
Level: B1

Front: voorkomen
Back: to prevent; to occur
ExampleFront: Hoe kunnen we dit voorkomen?
ExampleBack: How can we prevent this?
Level: B1

Front: bijdragen
Back: to contribute
ExampleFront: Ik wil bijdragen aan het project.
ExampleBack: I want to contribute to the project.
Level: B1

Front: initiëren
Back: to initiate
ExampleFront: Ze initieert een nieuw project.
ExampleBack: She initiates a new project.
Level: B1

Front: implementeren
Back: to implement
ExampleFront: We implementeren de nieuwe regels.
ExampleBack: We implement the new rules.
Level: B1

Front: realiseren
Back: to realise, to achieve
ExampleFront: We realiseren ons doel.
ExampleBack: We achieve our goal.
Level: B1

Front: opbouwen
Back: to build up
ExampleFront: We bouwen een nieuw team op.
ExampleBack: We build up a new team.
Level: B1

Front: herstellen
Back: to restore; to recover
ExampleFront: De economie herstelt.
ExampleBack: The economy recovers.
Level: B1

Front: stabiliseren
Back: to stabilise
ExampleFront: De situatie stabiliseert.
ExampleBack: The situation stabilises.
Level: B1

Front: toenemen
Back: to increase, to rise
ExampleFront: De bevolking neemt toe.
ExampleBack: The population increases.
Level: B1

Front: afnemen
Back: to decrease, to decline
ExampleFront: De interesse neemt af.
ExampleBack: Interest is declining.
Level: B1

Front: verlengen
Back: to extend, to renew
ExampleFront: Ik verleng mijn visum.
ExampleBack: I renew my visa.
Level: B1

Front: afhandelen
Back: to deal with, to handle
ExampleFront: We handelen de klacht af.
ExampleBack: We handle the complaint.
Level: B1

Front: archiveren
Back: to archive
ExampleFront: Archiveer de documenten.
ExampleBack: Archive the documents.
Level: B1

Front: verzamelen
Back: to collect, to gather
ExampleFront: We verzamelen data.
ExampleBack: We collect data.
Level: B1

Front: testen
Back: to test
ExampleFront: We testen het product.
ExampleBack: We test the product.
Level: B1

Front: berekenen
Back: to calculate, to compute
ExampleFront: Bereken de oppervlakte.
ExampleBack: Calculate the surface area.
Level: B1

Front: documenteren
Back: to document
ExampleFront: Documenteer alle stappen.
ExampleBack: Document all steps.
Level: B1

Front: simuleren
Back: to simulate
ExampleFront: We simuleren het proces.
ExampleBack: We simulate the process.
Level: B1

Front: instemmen
Back: to agree, to consent
ExampleFront: Ik stem in met uw voorstel.
ExampleBack: I agree with your proposal.
Level: B1

Front: ontkennen
Back: to deny
ExampleFront: Hij ontkent alles.
ExampleBack: He denies everything.
Level: B1

Front: schatten
Back: to estimate
ExampleFront: Ik schat dat het 100 euro kost.
ExampleBack: I estimate it costs 100 euros.
Level: B1

Front: beoordelen
Back: to assess, to evaluate
ExampleFront: Hoe beoordeelt u dit?
ExampleBack: How do you assess this?
Level: B1

Front: structureren
Back: to structure
ExampleFront: Structureer je betoog.
ExampleBack: Structure your argument.
Level: B1

Front: ondersteunen
Back: to support
ExampleFront: Ze ondersteunt haar collega.
ExampleBack: She supports her colleague.
Level: B1

Front: verbinden
Back: to connect
ExampleFront: Dit verbindt mensen.
ExampleBack: This connects people.
Level: B1

Front: vernieuwen
Back: to renew, to innovate
ExampleFront: We vernieuwen het systeem.
ExampleBack: We renew the system.
Level: B1

Front: subsidiëren
Back: to subsidise
ExampleFront: De gemeente subsidieert de kunst.
ExampleBack: The municipality subsidises the arts.
Level: B1

Front: budgetteren
Back: to budget
ExampleFront: We budgetteren per kwartaal.
ExampleBack: We budget quarterly.
Level: B1

Front: lobbyen
Back: to lobby
ExampleFront: Het bedrijf lobbyt bij de overheid.
ExampleBack: The company lobbies the government.
Level: B1

Front: mededelen
Back: to notify, to communicate
ExampleFront: Ik deel je mee dat het klaar is.
ExampleBack: I notify you that it is ready.
Level: B1

Front: corresponderen
Back: to correspond, to be in contact
ExampleFront: We corresponderen per mail.
ExampleBack: We correspond by email.
Level: B1

Front: toelichten
Back: to explain in detail, to clarify
ExampleFront: Hij licht zijn keuze toe.
ExampleBack: He explains his choice in detail.
Level: B1

Front: afbreken
Back: to break off, to discontinue
ExampleFront: We breken de samenwerking af.
ExampleBack: We discontinue the collaboration.
Level: B1

Front: promoveren
Back: to be promoted; to do a PhD
ExampleFront: Hij promoveert aan de universiteit.
ExampleBack: He does a PhD at the university.
Level: B1

Front: versturen
Back: to send off, to dispatch
ExampleFront: Ik verstuur de mail.
ExampleBack: I send the email.
Level: B1

Front: verplichten
Back: to oblige, to require
ExampleFront: We zijn verplicht dit te doen.
ExampleBack: We are obliged to do this.
Level: B1

Front: vrezen
Back: to fear
ExampleFront: Ik vrees het ergste.
ExampleBack: I fear the worst.
Level: B1

Front: haten
Back: to hate
ExampleFront: Hij haat vroeg opstaan.
ExampleBack: He hates getting up early.
Level: B1

Front: genieten van
Back: to enjoy
ExampleFront: Ik geniet van de zon.
ExampleBack: I enjoy the sunshine.
Level: B1

Front: legitimeren
Back: to legitimise
ExampleFront: Ze legitimeren hun beslissing.
ExampleBack: They legitimise their decision.
Level: B2

Front: ratificeren
Back: to ratify
ExampleFront: Het parlement ratificeert het verdrag.
ExampleBack: Parliament ratifies the treaty.
Level: B2

Front: codificeren
Back: to codify
ExampleFront: De wet wordt gecodificeerd.
ExampleBack: The law is being codified.
Level: B2

Front: sanctioneren
Back: to sanction
ExampleFront: De VN sanctioneert het land.
ExampleBack: The UN sanctions the country.
Level: B2

Front: vervolgen
Back: to prosecute
ExampleFront: Ze vervolgen de verdachte.
ExampleBack: They prosecute the suspect.
Level: B2

Front: vrijspreken
Back: to acquit
ExampleFront: De rechter spreekt hem vrij.
ExampleBack: The judge acquits him.
Level: B2

Front: veroordelen
Back: to convict, to sentence
ExampleFront: Hij wordt veroordeeld tot gevangenis.
ExampleBack: He is sentenced to prison.
Level: B2

Front: appelleren
Back: to appeal (a ruling)
ExampleFront: Ze appelleren het vonnis.
ExampleBack: They appeal the verdict.
Level: B2

Front: arbitreren
Back: to arbitrate
ExampleFront: Ze arbitreren het geschil.
ExampleBack: They arbitrate the dispute.
Level: B2

Front: medieren
Back: to mediate
ExampleFront: Hij medieert tussen de partijen.
ExampleBack: He mediates between the parties.
Level: B2

Front: aanvechten
Back: to contest, to challenge
ExampleFront: Ze vechten het besluit aan.
ExampleBack: They contest the decision.
Level: B2

Front: schikken
Back: to settle (a dispute)
ExampleFront: We schikken buiten de rechtbank.
ExampleBack: We settle out of court.
Level: B2

Front: getuigen
Back: to testify
ExampleFront: Hij getuigt voor de rechter.
ExampleBack: He testifies before the judge.
Level: B2

Front: patenteren
Back: to patent
ExampleFront: Ze patenteren de uitvinding.
ExampleBack: They patent the invention.
Level: B2

Front: rehabiliteren
Back: to rehabilitate
ExampleFront: Hij wordt gerehabiliteerd.
ExampleBack: He is rehabilitated.
Level: B2

Front: consolideren
Back: to consolidate
ExampleFront: We consolideren de positie.
ExampleBack: We consolidate the position.
Level: B2

Front: fuseren
Back: to merge
ExampleFront: De bedrijven fuseren.
ExampleBack: The companies merge.
Level: B2

Front: overnemen
Back: to take over, to acquire
ExampleFront: Ze nemen het bedrijf over.
ExampleBack: They take over the company.
Level: B2

Front: privatiseren
Back: to privatise
ExampleFront: Ze privatiseren de sector.
ExampleBack: They privatise the sector.
Level: B2

Front: nationaliseren
Back: to nationalise
ExampleFront: Ze nationaliseren de banken.
ExampleBack: They nationalise the banks.
Level: B2

Front: liberaliseren
Back: to liberalise
ExampleFront: Ze liberaliseren de markt.
ExampleBack: They liberalise the market.
Level: B2

Front: reguleren
Back: to regulate
ExampleFront: De overheid reguleert de markt.
ExampleBack: The government regulates the market.
Level: B2

Front: dereguleren
Back: to deregulate
ExampleFront: Ze dereguleren de sector.
ExampleBack: They deregulate the sector.
Level: B2

Front: diversifiëren
Back: to diversify
ExampleFront: We diversifiëren onze producten.
ExampleBack: We diversify our products.
Level: B2

Front: concurreren
Back: to compete
ExampleFront: We concurreren met grote bedrijven.
ExampleBack: We compete with large companies.
Level: B2

Front: monopoliseren
Back: to monopolise
ExampleFront: Het bedrijf monopoliseert de markt.
ExampleBack: The company monopolises the market.
Level: B2

Front: uitbesteden
Back: to outsource
ExampleFront: We besteden de IT uit.
ExampleBack: We outsource IT.
Level: B2

Front: herstructureren
Back: to restructure
ExampleFront: We herstructureren het bedrijf.
ExampleBack: We restructure the company.
Level: B2

Front: transformeren
Back: to transform
ExampleFront: We transformeren de organisatie.
ExampleBack: We transform the organisation.
Level: B2

Front: innoveren
Back: to innovate
ExampleFront: We innoveren continu.
ExampleBack: We innovate continuously.
Level: B2

Front: positioneren
Back: to position
ExampleFront: We positioneren ons op de markt.
ExampleBack: We position ourselves in the market.
Level: B2

Front: segmenteren
Back: to segment
ExampleFront: We segmenteren de doelgroep.
ExampleBack: We segment the target audience.
Level: B2

Front: concretiseren
Back: to make concrete, to specify
ExampleFront: We concretiseren de plannen.
ExampleBack: We make the plans concrete.
Level: B2

Front: acquireren
Back: to acquire (clients/assets)
ExampleFront: We acquireren nieuwe klanten.
ExampleBack: We acquire new clients.
Level: B2

Front: monetariseren
Back: to monetise
ExampleFront: We monetariseren de data.
ExampleBack: We monetise the data.
Level: B2

Front: scaleren
Back: to scale
ExampleFront: We scaleren onze operaties.
ExampleBack: We scale our operations.
Level: B2

Front: hypothetiseren
Back: to hypothesise
ExampleFront: Wetenschappers hypothetiseren.
ExampleBack: Scientists hypothesise.
Level: B2

Front: falsifiëren
Back: to falsify (a hypothesis)
ExampleFront: De theorie wordt gefalsifieerd.
ExampleBack: The theory is falsified.
Level: B2

Front: verifiëren
Back: to verify
ExampleFront: We verifiëren de gegevens.
ExampleBack: We verify the data.
Level: B2

Front: repliceren
Back: to replicate
ExampleFront: We repliceren de studie.
ExampleBack: We replicate the study.
Level: B2

Front: kwantificeren
Back: to quantify
ExampleFront: We kwantificeren het risico.
ExampleBack: We quantify the risk.
Level: B2

Front: modelleren
Back: to model
ExampleFront: We modelleren het klimaat.
ExampleBack: We model the climate.
Level: B2

Front: extrapoleren
Back: to extrapolate
ExampleFront: We extrapoleren de trends.
ExampleBack: We extrapolate the trends.
Level: B2

Front: normaliseren
Back: to normalise
ExampleFront: We normaliseren de relaties.
ExampleBack: We normalise the relations.
Level: B2

Front: kalibreren
Back: to calibrate
ExampleFront: Kalibreer het instrument.
ExampleBack: Calibrate the instrument.
Level: B2

Front: theoretiseren
Back: to theorise
ExampleFront: Wetenschappers theoretiseren.
ExampleBack: Scientists theorise.
Level: B2

Front: abstraheren
Back: to abstract, to generalise
ExampleFront: We abstraheren van de details.
ExampleBack: We abstract from the details.
Level: B2

Front: synthetiseren
Back: to synthesise
ExampleFront: We synthetiseren de bevindingen.
ExampleBack: We synthesise the findings.
Level: B2

Front: argumenteren
Back: to argue, to make an argument
ExampleFront: Hij argumenteert overtuigend.
ExampleBack: He argues convincingly.
Level: B2

Front: redeneren
Back: to reason
ExampleFront: Ze redeneert logisch.
ExampleBack: She reasons logically.
Level: B2

Front: deduceren
Back: to deduce
ExampleFront: We deduceren de conclusie.
ExampleBack: We deduce the conclusion.
Level: B2

Front: induceren
Back: to induce, to infer
ExampleFront: We induceren een patroon.
ExampleBack: We infer a pattern.
Level: B2

Front: postuleren
Back: to postulate
ExampleFront: De wetenschapper postuleert.
ExampleBack: The scientist postulates.
Level: B2

Front: weerleggen
Back: to refute, to rebut
ExampleFront: Ze weerlegt het argument.
ExampleBack: She refutes the argument.
Level: B2

Front: onderbouwen
Back: to substantiate, to underpin
ExampleFront: Onderbouw je bewering.
ExampleBack: Substantiate your claim.
Level: B2

Front: nuanceren
Back: to nuance, to qualify
ExampleFront: Nuanceer je standpunt.
ExampleBack: Qualify your position.
Level: B2

Front: contextualiseren
Back: to contextualise
ExampleFront: Contextualiseer de uitspraken.
ExampleBack: Contextualise the statements.
Level: B2

Front: problematiseren
Back: to problematise
ExampleFront: Ze problematiseren de aannames.
ExampleBack: They problematise the assumptions.
Level: B2

Front: deconstrueren
Back: to deconstruct
ExampleFront: We deconstrueren de tekst.
ExampleBack: We deconstruct the text.
Level: B2

Front: parafraseren
Back: to paraphrase
ExampleFront: Parafraseer de zin.
ExampleBack: Paraphrase the sentence.
Level: B2

Front: anticiperen op
Back: to anticipate
ExampleFront: We anticiperen op problemen.
ExampleBack: We anticipate problems.
Level: B2

Front: beargumenteren
Back: to argue (a case)
ExampleFront: Beargumenteer je standpunt.
ExampleBack: Argue your position.
Level: B2

Front: hervormen
Back: to reform
ExampleFront: Ze hervormen het systeem.
ExampleBack: They reform the system.
Level: B2

Front: decentraliseren
Back: to decentralise
ExampleFront: Ze decentraliseren de macht.
ExampleBack: They decentralise power.
Level: B2

Front: emanciperen
Back: to emancipate
ExampleFront: Ze emanciperen de vrouwen.
ExampleBack: They emancipate women.
Level: B2

Front: mobiliseren
Back: to mobilise
ExampleFront: Ze mobiliseren de bevolking.
ExampleBack: They mobilise the population.
Level: B2

Front: polariseren
Back: to polarise
ExampleFront: De samenleving polariseert.
ExampleBack: Society polarises.
Level: B2

Front: stigmatiseren
Back: to stigmatise
ExampleFront: Ze stigmatiseren minderheden.
ExampleBack: They stigmatise minorities.
Level: B2

Front: marginaliseren
Back: to marginalise
ExampleFront: Ze marginaliseren de armen.
ExampleBack: They marginalise the poor.
Level: B2

Front: radicaliseren
Back: to radicalise
ExampleFront: De groep radicaliseert.
ExampleBack: The group radicalises.
Level: B2

Front: solidariseren
Back: to show solidarity
ExampleFront: We solidariseren met vluchtelingen.
ExampleBack: We show solidarity with refugees.
Level: B2

Front: ontheffen
Back: to relieve (of duties)
ExampleFront: Hij wordt ontheven van zijn functie.
ExampleBack: He is relieved of his duties.
Level: B2

Front: beëdigen
Back: to swear in
ExampleFront: De rechter beëdigt de getuige.
ExampleBack: The judge swears in the witness.
Level: B2

Front: constitueren
Back: to constitute, to establish
ExampleFront: Het verdrag constitueerde de EU.
ExampleBack: The treaty constituted the EU.
Level: B2

Front: aansprakelijk stellen
Back: to hold liable
ExampleFront: Ze stellen hem aansprakelijk.
ExampleBack: They hold him liable.
Level: B2

Front: rechtspreken
Back: to administer justice
ExampleFront: De rechter spreekt recht.
ExampleBack: The judge administers justice.
Level: B2

Front: verduurzamen
Back: to make sustainable
ExampleFront: We verduurzamen de productie.
ExampleBack: We make production sustainable.
Level: B2

Front: decarboniseren
Back: to decarbonise
ExampleFront: We decarboniseren de economie.
ExampleBack: We decarbonise the economy.
Level: B2

Front: hergebruiken
Back: to reuse
ExampleFront: We hergebruiken materialen.
ExampleBack: We reuse materials.
Level: B2

Front: mitigeren
Back: to mitigate
ExampleFront: We mitigeren de gevolgen.
ExampleBack: We mitigate the consequences.
Level: B2

Front: elektrifieren
Back: to electrify
ExampleFront: We electrificeren het transport.
ExampleBack: We electrify transport.
Level: B2

Front: afschrijven
Back: to depreciate; to write off
ExampleFront: We schrijven de apparatuur af.
ExampleBack: We depreciate the equipment.
Level: B2

Front: profileren
Back: to profile, to position (oneself)
ExampleFront: Ze profileren zich als experts.
ExampleBack: They position themselves as experts.
Level: B2

Front: disrupten
Back: to disrupt (a market)
ExampleFront: Ze disrupten de sector.
ExampleBack: They disrupt the sector.
Level: B2

Front: valoriseren
Back: to valorise, to capitalise (knowledge)
ExampleFront: We valoriseren kennis.
ExampleBack: We valorise knowledge.
Level: B2

Front: interpoleren
Back: to interpolate
ExampleFront: We interpoleren de data.
ExampleBack: We interpolate the data.
Level: B2

Front: bestrijden
Back: to combat, to fight (a problem)
ExampleFront: We bestrijden armoede.
ExampleBack: We combat poverty.
Level: B2

Front: ondergraven
Back: to undermine
ExampleFront: Het schandaal ondergraaft het vertrouwen.
ExampleBack: The scandal undermines trust.
Level: B2

Front: cofinancieren
Back: to co-finance
ExampleFront: De EU cofinanciert het project.
ExampleBack: The EU co-finances the project.
Level: B2

Front: herfinancieren
Back: to refinance
ExampleFront: Ze herfinancieren de lening.
ExampleBack: They refinance the loan.
Level: B2

Front: afboeken
Back: to write off (an asset)
ExampleFront: We boeken de schuld af.
ExampleBack: We write off the debt.
Level: B2

Front: benchmarken
Back: to benchmark
ExampleFront: We benchmarken onze prestaties.
ExampleBack: We benchmark our performance.
Level: B2

Front: uitrollen
Back: to roll out
ExampleFront: We rollen het nieuwe systeem uit.
ExampleBack: We roll out the new system.
Level: B2

Front: omschakelen
Back: to switch over, to transition
ExampleFront: We schakelen over op zonne-energie.
ExampleBack: We switch over to solar energy.
Level: B2

Front: onthullen
Back: to reveal, to disclose
ExampleFront: Ze onthullen de plannen.
ExampleBack: They reveal the plans.
Level: B2

Front: verhelderen
Back: to clarify, to elucidate
ExampleFront: Hij verheldert zijn standpunt.
ExampleBack: He clarifies his position.
Level: B2

Front: omschrijven
Back: to describe, to define
ExampleFront: Omschrijf het begrip nauwkeurig.
ExampleBack: Define the concept precisely.
Level: B2

Front: afbakenen
Back: to delineate, to define (scope)
ExampleFront: Baken het onderzoeksgebied af.
ExampleBack: Delineate the research area.
Level: B2

Front: operationaliseren
Back: to operationalise
ExampleFront: Operationaliseer het concept.
ExampleBack: Operationalise the concept.
Level: B2

Front: beknotten
Back: to curtail, to restrict
ExampleFront: Ze beknotten de vrijheid.
ExampleBack: They curtail freedom.
Level: B2

Front: toeschrijven
Back: to attribute
ExampleFront: Men schrijft de uitvinding toe aan hem.
ExampleBack: The invention is attributed to him.
Level: B2

Front: inwilligen
Back: to grant, to comply with
ExampleFront: Ze willigen het verzoek in.
ExampleBack: They grant the request.
Level: B2

Front: verwerpen
Back: to reject, to dismiss
ExampleFront: De rechtbank verwerpt de aanklacht.
ExampleBack: The court dismisses the charge.
Level: B2

Front: herroepen
Back: to revoke, to repeal
ExampleFront: De minister herroept het besluit.
ExampleBack: The minister revokes the decision.
Level: B2

Front: overstijgen
Back: to transcend, to exceed
ExampleFront: De kosten overstijgen het budget.
ExampleBack: The costs exceed the budget.
Level: B2

Front: ondermijnen
Back: to undermine
ExampleFront: Dit ondermijnt de democratie.
ExampleBack: This undermines democracy.
Level: B2

Front: culmineren
Back: to culminate
ExampleFront: De crisis culmineert in een staking.
ExampleBack: The crisis culminates in a strike.
Level: B2

Front: faciliteren
Back: to facilitate
ExampleFront: We faciliteren de samenwerking.
ExampleBack: We facilitate the collaboration.
Level: B2

Front: coördineren
Back: to coordinate
ExampleFront: Ze coördineren de hulpverlening.
ExampleBack: They coordinate the relief effort.
Level: B2

Front: garanderen
Back: to guarantee
ExampleFront: We garanderen de kwaliteit.
ExampleBack: We guarantee the quality.
Level: B2

Front: toewijzen
Back: to allocate, to assign
ExampleFront: Ze wijzen het budget toe.
ExampleBack: They allocate the budget.
Level: B2

Front: herberekenen
Back: to recalculate
ExampleFront: We herberekenen de kosten.
ExampleBack: We recalculate the costs.
Level: B2