Dutch–English dictionary

astrofysicus

One who studies astrophysics.

astrologie

Divination about human affairs or natural phenomena from the relative positions of celestial bodies. [from 14th c.]

astrologisch

Of, or relating to astrology.

astroloog

One who studies or practices astrology.

astronaut

A member of the crew of a spaceship or other spacecraft that travels beyond Earth's atmosphere, or someone trained to serve that purpose.

astronaute

A member of the crew of a spaceship or other spacecraft that travels beyond Earth's atmosphere, or someone trained to serve that purpose.

astronomie

The study of the physical universe beyond the Earth's atmosphere, including the process of mapping locations and properties of the matter and radiation in the universe.

astronoom

(astronomy) One who studies astronomy, the stars or the physical universe; a scientist whose area of research is astronomy or astrophysics.

asymmetrie

Absence of symmetry or proportion between the parts of a thing, or a distinction that produces such a lack of symmetry.

asymmetrisch

Not symmetric.

asymptomatisch

(medicine) Not exhibiting any symptoms of disease, as for example in a case which is subclinical.

atelier

A place where things are manufactured or crafted; a workshop.

Atheens

(Greek mythology) Of or related to Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, technology, and skillful warfare.

Atheense

An inhabitant, resident, or citizen of Athens, Greece.

atheïst

(broadly) A person who doubts the existence of deities (therefore, an agnostic may be considered an atheist).

atheïste

(broadly) A person who doubts the existence of deities (therefore, an agnostic may be considered an atheist).

atheïstisch

Not acknowledging any deity or god; without belief in any deity or god.

Athene

(Greek god) The goddess of wisdom, especially strategic warfare, the arts, and especially crafts, in particular, weaving; daughter of Zeus and Metis. Her Roman counterpart is Minerva.

Athener

An inhabitant, resident, or citizen of Athens, Greece.

Athos

A peninsula in Greece containing Mount Athos

Atlantis

A mythical country said to have sunk into the Atlantic Ocean.

Atlantisch

Pertaining to locations adjacent to or in the vicinity of the Atlantic Ocean, such as the British Isles in Northwestern Europe, or the eastern seaboard of the United States.

atletiek

(sports, especially, _, US) Physical activities such as sports and games requiring stamina, fitness and skill.

atmosfeer

The gases surrounding the Earth or any astronomical body.

atmosferisch

Of, relating to, produced by, or coming from the atmosphere.

atol

A type of island consisting of a ribbon reef that nearly or entirely surrounds a lagoon and supports, in most cases, one to many islets on the reef platform.

atomair

(physics, chemistry) Of or relating to atoms; composed of atoms; monatomic.

atonaal

(music) Lacking a tonal center or key.

atoom-

(physics, chemistry) Of or relating to atoms; composed of atoms; monatomic.

atoomgetal

(physics, chemistry) The number of protons in an atom. Symbol: Z

atoomkern

(physics) A nucleus of an atom; consisting of protons and neutrons, surrounded by an electron cloud.

atoommassa

(proscribed) atomic weight; the average mass of atoms of an element.

atoomnummer

(physics, chemistry) The number of protons in an atom. Symbol: Z

Atrecht

A city, the capital of Pas-de-Calais department, Hauts-de-France, France, the historic centre of the Artois region

atrium

(biology) Any enclosed body cavity or chamber.

atrofie

(pathology) A reduction in the functionality of an organ caused by disease, injury or lack of use. [from early 17th c.]

atten

(transitive) To knock (someone or something) down; to cause to come down; to fell. [from 16th c.]

attent

Courteous; mindful.

attentie

(uncountable) Mental focus.

attenties

(countable) An action or remark expressing concern for or interest in someone or something, especially romantic interest.

attest

A document containing a certified statement.

attesteren

(transitive) To affirm to be correct, true, or genuine.

attestering

The act of certifying.

Attica

A periphery where Athens, the capital of Greece, is located.

attitude

The position of the body or way of carrying oneself.

attractie

The feeling of being attracted (to something).

attractief

Having the power of charming or alluring by agreeable qualities; enticing.

attribuut

A characteristic or quality of a thing.

atypisch

(botany, zoology) Deviating from the ordinary or natural type; exceptional; abnormal. [First attested in the mid 19th century.]

au

An expression of one's own physical pain.

aubergine

(North America, AU, NZ, Philippines) The plant Solanum melongena or its edible fruit; an aubergine.

Auckland

A city in the Auckland Region, New Zealand, on the North Island; the largest conurbation in the country.

audacieus

Showing willingness to take bold risks; recklessly daring.

audiëntie

A formal meeting with a state or religious dignitary. [from 16th c.]

audiovisueel

Containing both aural and visual elements.

auditeren

(intransitive) To take part in such a performance.

auditie

(countable) A performance, by an aspiring performer, to demonstrate suitability or talent.

auditie doen

(intransitive) To take part in such a performance.

auditorium

A large room for public meetings or performances.

auerhoen

A large, black grouse of the genus Tetrao in the bird family Phasianidae, especially the western capercaillie, Tetrao urogallus.

augment

(Indo-European languages) In some languages, a prefix *é- (अ- in Sanskrit, ἐ- in Greek) indicating a past tense of a verb.

augurk

(vegetable) The edible fruit of this plant, having a green rind and crisp white flesh.

Augustijn

(typography, Continental, _, printing) The Continental equivalent of the English pica: a measure of 12 Didot points (4.51368 mm or about 0.178 in.) or a body of type in this size.

Augustinus

A en given name, notably borne by Saint Augustine of Hippo (354-430), a church father and a writer.

augustus

The eighth month of the Roman, Julian, and Gregorian calendars, following July and preceding September.

aura

(also, parapsychology) A supposed emanation from and surrounding a living person or thing, regarded by mystics as consisting of the essence of the individual. [from 1870]

aureool

(transitive) To encircle with a halo.

Aurora

(Roman god) Roman goddess of the dawn; equivalent of the Greek Eos. Sister of Luna and Sol.

auspiciën

(chiefly, in the plural) Patronage or protection.

Australiër

A person from the country of Australia or of Australian descent.

Australisch

Of, from, or pertaining to Australia, the Australian people or Australian languages.

Australische

Of, from, or pertaining to Australia, the Australian people or Australian languages.

Australische witoogeend

A brown diving duck, Aythya australis, native to Australia.

auteur

A creative artist, especially a film director, seen as having a specific, recognisable artistic vision, and who is seen as the single or preeminent ‘author’ of their works.

auteursrecht

(uncountable) The right by law to be the entity which determines who may publish, copy and distribute a piece of writing, music, picture or other work of authorship.

authenticatie

(computing) Proof of identity required by a user to log on to some network or access some resource.

authenticeren

(transitive) To render authentic; to give authority to, by the proof, attestation, or formalities required by law, or sufficient to entitle to credit.

authenticiteit

The quality of being genuine or not corrupted from the original, of having the same origin (or attribution, commitment, intention, etc.) as claimed.

authentiek

Of the same origin as claimed; genuine.

authentificatie

(computing) Proof of identity required by a user to log on to some network or access some resource.

authentificeren

(transitive) To render authentic; to give authority to, by the proof, attestation, or formalities required by law, or sufficient to entitle to credit.

autistisch

Having autism, or pertaining to autism.

auto

(US, Canada, Philippines, AU, NZ) A type of motor vehicle designed to move on the ground under its own stored power and intended to carry a driver, a small number of additional passengers, and a very limited amount of other load.

auto-

Reflexive, regarding or to oneself.

auto-immuun

(pathology, immunology) Of or pertaining to autoimmunity.

autobiografie

(countable) A self-written biography; the story of one's own life.

autobiografisch

Of or relating to a person's life or an account of a person's life, as told by the subject.

autobus

(road transport, dated) A motorbus, as opposed to earlier horse-drawn buses.

autochtoon

Living in a land before colonization by foreigners. [First attested in the late 17th century.]

autocolonne

A procession of cars carrying VIPs, especially political figures.

autocraat

An absolute ruler with infinite power.

autocratie

(uncountable) A form of government in which unlimited power is held by a single individual.

autocratisch

Of or pertaining to autocracy or to an autocrat; absolute; holding independent and arbitrary powers of government.

autogarage

A building (or section of a building) used to store a car or cars, tools and other miscellaneous items.

automaat

A car with an automatic transmission; the transmission itself.

automatisch

Done out of habit or without conscious thought.

automatische piloot

(aviation, nautical) A mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic system used to guide a vehicle without assistance from a human being.

automatisering

The act or process of converting the controlling of a machine or device to a more automatic system, such as computer or electronic controls.

automatisme

An action performed repeatedly and automatically, usually without awareness.

automobiel

(US, Canada, Philippines, AU, NZ) A type of motor vehicle designed to move on the ground under its own stored power and intended to carry a driver, a small number of additional passengers, and a very limited amount of other load.

automobilist

One who drives a motor vehicle.

autonoom

Self-governing. Intelligent, sentient, self-aware, thinking, feeling, governing independently.

autopsie

A dissection performed on a cadaver to find possible cause(s) of death.

autorisatie

(countable) An act of authorizing.

autoritair

Characteristic of an absolutist ruler: domineering, peremptory. [first attested in the mid 1500s]

autoriteit

(uncountable) Power or right to make or enforce rules, give orders, or impose obligation; or a position having such power or right.

autoriteiten

(uncountable) Power or right to make or enforce rules, give orders, or impose obligation; or a position having such power or right.

autoroute

A main public road, especially a multi-lane, high-speed thoroughfare.

autoseksualiteit

Sexual attraction toward oneself.

autosnelweg

A main public road, especially a multi-lane, high-speed thoroughfare.

autostrade

A main public road, especially a multi-lane, high-speed thoroughfare.

auw

An expression of one's own physical pain.

ava

(internet, video games) A complex and dynamic digital representation of a person or being in the form of a digital model, used online as a simulation or emulation of a person, or as a person's online alter ego, in a virtual world, virtual chat room, or metaverse.

avance

(often, in the plural) An opening approach or overture, now especially of an unwelcome or sexual nature.

avant-première

A short collection of clips edited together to advertise a film, television show, etc.; a trailer.

avaricieus

Actuated by avarice; extremely greedy for wealth or material gain; immoderately desirous of accumulating property.

avatar

(internet, video games) A complex and dynamic digital representation of a person or being in the form of a digital model, used online as a simulation or emulation of a person, or as a person's online alter ego, in a virtual world, virtual chat room, or metaverse.

averecht

A particular stitch in knitting in which the working yarn is pulled through an existing stitch from front to back.

averechts

More of a hindrance than a help.

averechts werken

(idiomatic, transitive) To fail in a manner that brings down further misfortune.

aversie

Opposition or repugnance of mind; fixed dislike often without any conscious reasoning.

avionica

(aviation) The science and technology of the development and use of electrical and electronic devices in aviation.

avocado

The large, usually yellowish-green or black, savory fruit of the avocado tree.

avocadoboom

The large, usually yellowish-green or black, savory fruit of the avocado tree.

avond

The time of the day between the approximate time of midwinter dusk and midnight (compare afternoon); the period after the end of regular office working hours.

avondeten

An evening meal.

avondfeest

A party or gathering held in the evening.

avondje

(countable) An evening or night spent at a particular activity.

avondklok

Any regulation requiring people to be off the streets and in their homes by a certain time.

Avondland

The western world; i.e. Western Europe, the US and Canada (sometimes includes Latin America), and Australia and New Zealand.

avondmaal

An evening meal.

avondmaaltijd

An evening meal.

avondmist

The close of the day before nightfall, when fog comes.

avondschemering

The time after the sun has set but when the sky is still lit by sunlight; the evening twilight period.

avondstond

(archaic, or, poetic) Evening.

avondval

The close of the day; the coming of night.

avonturier

One who enjoys adventures.

avonturieren

(transitive) To undertake a risky or daring journey.

avontuur

A mercantile or speculative enterprise of hazard; a venture; a shipment by a merchant on his own account.

avontuurlijk

(of a, person) Inclined to adventure; willing to take risks; prone to embark on hazardous enterprises; daring.

avontuurtje

A short romantic, oftentimes sexual, relationship.

axiomatisch

Self-evident or unquestionable. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

ayatollah

(Shi'ism) A religious leader in Twelver Shi'ism.

azalea

A plant of the obsolete genus Azalea.

azen

To scavenge or in some way scrounge, typically for food.

Aziaat

(US, Canada, Australia, NZ) A person from or with ancestry in East or Southeast Asia, occasionally South Asia.

Aziatisch

Of, relating to or from Asia.

Aziatische

(US, Canada, Australia, NZ) A person from or with ancestry in East or Southeast Asia, occasionally South Asia.

azijn

(uncountable) A sour liquid formed by the fermentation of alcohol used as a condiment or preservative; a dilute solution of acetic acid.

azimut

An arc of the horizon intercepted between the meridian of the place and a vertical circle passing through the center of any object.