Dutch–English dictionary

Pieters

A member of an indigenous people of the Pacific Northwest Coast.

Pieterszoon

A member of an indigenous people of the Pacific Northwest Coast.

pietluttig

Trashy, trivial, of little value.

pif

(firearms) The sharp, loud sound from a gun or explosion.

pigment

(biology) Any color in plant or animal cells.

pigmenteren

(transitive) To add color or pigment to something.

pij

A monk's hood that can be pulled forward to cover the face; a robe with such a hood attached to it.

pijl

A (usually) metal fastener consisting of a cylindrical body that is threaded, with a larger head on one end. It can be inserted into an unthreaded hole up to the head, with a nut then threaded on the other end; a heavy machine screw.

pijler

A structure supporting the junction between two spans of a bridge.

pijlkoker

(weaponry) A container for arrows, crossbow bolts or darts, such as those fired from a bow, crossbow or blowgun.

pijlstaartrog

Any of various large, venomous rays, of the orders Rajiformes and Myliobatiformes, having a barbed, whiplike tail.

pijn

Continued dull pain, as distinguished from sudden twinges, or spasmodic pain.

pijn doen

(transitive, intransitive) To cause (a person or animal) physical pain and/or injury.

pijnappel

A seed-bearing conical fruit of a pine tree.

pijnbank

(historical) A device, incorporating a ratchet, used to torture victims by stretching them beyond their natural limits.

pijnboom

(countable, uncountable) Any coniferous tree of the genus Pinus.

pijnboombos

(countable) A forest or grove of pine trees, either natural or as a plantation.

pijnboomhout

(uncountable) The wood of a pine.

pijnboomwoud

(countable) A forest or grove of pine trees, either natural or as a plantation.

pijnbos

(countable) A forest or grove of pine trees, either natural or as a plantation.

pijnigen

(transitive, intransitive) To cause (a person or animal) physical pain and/or injury.

pijnlijk

(colloquial) Inflamed, like a sore.

pijnlijke ruwe plek

Injury or wear caused by friction.

pijnloos

Free from pain; without pain or trouble.

pijnscheut

(often, in the plural) A paroxysm of extreme physical pain or anguish; a feeling of sudden and transitory agony; a throe.

pijnstillend

(pharmaceutical effect) Capable of soothing or eliminating pain. [from 16th c.]

pijnstiller

(pharmacology) Any medicine, such as aspirin, that reduces pain, especially without inducing a loss of other sensation. (Contrast anesthetic.)

pijp

A duct or tube into which electrical cables may be pulled: electrical conduit.

pijpen

(transitive, vulgar) To perform oral sex on (someone); to fellate.

pijpenkrul

A lock, tress.

pijpkraag

A circular frill or ruffle on a garment, especially a starched, fluted frill at the neck in Elizabethan and Jacobean England (1560s–1620s).

pijpleiding

A conduit made of pipes used to convey water, gas or petroleum, etc.

pijplijn

A conduit made of pipes used to convey water, gas or petroleum, etc.

pikaks

A heavy iron tool with a wooden handle; one end of the head is pointed, the other has a chisel edge.

pikant

(of food) Spicy, pungent, piquant, as some chilis and other spices are.

pikantheid

(uncountable) An attribute of a spice that causes a burning sensation in the mouth.

piket

A stake driven into the ground.

pikhouweel

A heavy iron tool with a wooden handle; one end of the head is pointed, the other has a chisel edge.

pikken

(transitive) To illegally take possession of (something, especially items of low value); to pilfer, to steal.

pikker

Someone who or something that pecks, striking or piercing in the manner of a bird's beak or bill, particularly:

pikorde

(idiomatic) A hierarchy.

pikzwart

Very dark black in colour.

pilaar

(architecture) A rectangular pillar, or similar structure, that supports an arch, wall or roof, or the hinges of a gate.

pilaff

A dish made by browning grain, typically rice, in oil and then cooking it with a seasoned broth, to which meat and/or vegetables may be added.

Pilatus

(biblical character) Pontius Pilate, the man who, according to the Bible, ordered the crucifixion of Jesus.

piloot-

Made or used as a test or demonstration of capability.

pilootaflevering

(television) A sample episode of a proposed TV series produced to decide if it should be made or not. If approved, typically the first episode of an actual TV series.

pilot

(television) A sample episode of a proposed TV series produced to decide if it should be made or not. If approved, typically the first episode of an actual TV series.

Pim

A en given name

pin

(engineering) A pin which plays in and out of holes made to receive it, and which thus serves to engage or disengage parts of the machinery.

pin-up

(by extension) Any very sexually attractive person, who is therefore material for such a photograph.

pinakel

(architectural element) An upright member, generally ending in a small spire, used to finish a buttress, to constitute a part in a proportion, as where pinnacles flank a gable or spire.

piñata

(Latin American culture) A doll or other decorated container that is filled with candy and hit with a hammer or a stick by blindfolded children during birthday parties or other celebrations until the candy falls out.

pinautomaat

(banking) Initialism of automated teller machine or automatic teller machine.

pincet

An instrument used in surgery or medical procedures for grasping and holding objects, similar to tongs or pincers.

pinda

A legume resembling a nut, the fruit of the plant Arachis hypogaea, native to South America.

pingen

(networking) To send a packet in order to determine whether a host is present, particularly by use of the ping utility.

pinguïn

Any of several flightless sea birds, of the family Spheniscidae within the order Sphenisciformes, found in the Southern Hemisphere, marked by their usual upright stance, walking on short legs, and (generally) their stark black and white plumage. [from 16th c.]

pinnen

(banking, finance) To extract (money) from a bank account or other financial deposit.

pinpas

(banking) A card issued by a bank, which may entitle the holder to a variety of services similar to that of a credit card or debit card, or allow withdrawal of cash from ATMs.

pinusbos

(countable) A forest or grove of pine trees, either natural or as a plantation.

pinushout

(uncountable) The wood of a pine.

pioen

A flowering plant of the genus Paeonia with large fragrant flowers.

pioenroos

A flowering plant of the genus Paeonia with large fragrant flowers.

pion

A piece or token used in board games such as backgammon.

pioneer

(Communism) A member of a children’s organization operated by the Communist Party, typically in the second of three stages toward becoming a member of the Party itself.

pionier

One who goes before, as into the wilderness, preparing the way for others to follow.

pip

Any of various respiratory diseases in birds, especially infectious coryza. [from the 15th c.]

piraat

A pirate.

piramide

(geometry) A solid with triangular lateral faces and a polygonal (often square or rectangular) base.

piranha

(ichthyology) Any of certain freshwater fish of the subfamily Serrasalminae, native to South America; they are characterised by razor-sharp teeth and a reputation of being ferocious predators (despite most species being omnivorous).

piratenvlag

The traditional flag used on European and American pirate ships, and, more recently, by submarine crews, often pictured as a white skull and crossbones on a black field; the blackjack. [from early 18th c.]

pirateren

(transitive) To appropriate by piracy; to plunder at sea.

piraterij

(crime, nautical) Robbery at sea, a violation of international law; taking a ship away from the control of those who are legally entitled to it.

pirement

A musical organ, consisting of steam whistles played with a keyboard. Often used with merry-go-rounds.

pireng

(ichthyology) Any of certain freshwater fish of the subfamily Serrasalminae, native to South America; they are characterised by razor-sharp teeth and a reputation of being ferocious predators (despite most species being omnivorous).

Pisa

The capital city of the province of Pisa, Tuscany, Italy.

pisbak

A plumbing fixture intended for standing urination, typically by men and boys.

pistache

The nutlike fruit of this tree.

piston

(mechanics) A solid disk or cylinder that fits inside a hollow cylinder, and moves under pressure (as in an engine) or displaces fluid (as in a pump)

pistool

A very portable, short firearm, for hand use, which fires bullets or projectiles, such as a handgun, revolver, pistol, or Derringer.

pit

(countable) A hob on a gas cooker.

pitoe

(slang) A marijuana cigarette.

pitten

(intransitive, motor racing) To return to the pits during a race for refuelling, tyre changes, repairs etc.

pittig

(of food) Spicy, pungent, piquant, as some chilis and other spices are.

pittoresk

Resembling or worthy of a picture or painting; having the qualities of a picture or painting; pleasingly beautiful.

pixel

One of the tiny dots that make up the representation of an image in a computer's memory.

pizzatent

A restaurant that bakes and sells pizzas.

pizzeria

A restaurant that bakes and sells pizzas.

pje

Forming diminutive or affectionate forms of nouns or names.

plaag

(now, _, rare) A pestilence, i.e. a deadly epidemic, a deadly plague.

plaaggeest

(archaic, countable) A cause or agent of annoyance, harm or injury, especially a person who causes mischief.

plaat

Thin plate, foil.

plaatje

A mental picture of something not real or not present.

plaats

A particular point or place in physical space.

plaats van gebeuren

The place where something happens.

plaatsaanwijzer

A person, in a church, cinema etc., who escorts people to their seats.

plaatsbekleder

The current holder of an office or title; (specifically, Christianity) the holder of an ecclesiastical benefice.

plaatsbepaling

(countable) The determination of the relative position of something or someone.

plaatselijk

(group theory, of a property of a finite group) Detectable from the behavior of the normalizers of the nontrivial p-subgroups.

plaatselijke bewoner

A person who lives in or near a given place.

plaatsen

To install certain building materials, laying one thing on top of another.

plaatsen in

(transitive) To place (any one cognition) under another as belonging to it; to include or contain something else.

plaatshouder

Something used or included temporarily or as a substitute for something that is not known or must remain generic; that which holds, denotes or reserves a place for something to come later.

plaatsvervangend

(geology) Produced by alteration or deposition subsequent to the formation of the original rock mass.

plaatsvervanger

(US) A substitute; an alternative; one designated to take the place of another, if necessary, in performing some duty.

plaatsvinden

To occur, to take place.

placebo

(medicine) A dummy medicine containing no active ingredients; an inert treatment. [from 18th c.]

placemat

(athletics) A floor pad to protect athletes.

placenta

(botany) In flowering plants, the part of the ovary where ovules develop; in non-flowering plants where the spores develop.

plafond

The upper part of a cavity.

plagen

(transitive) To tease (someone) mildly.

plagiaat

(usually, in the plural) A collection of quotes or references for use in speaking, for assembling a written document, or as an aid to a project of some sort; a crib sheet.

plak

(historical) A ruler-shaped instrument, generally used to slap naughty children on the hand.

plakaat

A document, originally sealed; a formal statement or official memorandum. (Now obsolete except with certain qualifying words; bill of health, bill of sale etc.)

plakkaat

A sheet of paper or cardboard with a written or printed announcement on one side for display in a public place.

plakken

(intransitive) To stick fast or cleave, as a glutinous substance does; to become joined or united.

plan

A list of scheduled events or of performers or contestants; chiefly used in professional wrestling.

planetair

(astronomy) Of, or relating to planets, or the orbital motion of planets.

planetarium

A display museum in which images of stars and other astronomical phenomena are projected onto a domed ceiling.

planetoïde

(astronomy) A naturally occurring solid object, which is smaller than a planet and a dwarf planet, larger than a meteoroid and not a comet, that orbits a star and often has an irregular shape.

plank

A relatively long, wide and thin piece of any material, usually wood or similar, often for use in construction or furniture-making.

plannen

(intransitive, US, dialect) To plan; to expect; to think.

planner

A person who calculates (in the sense of scheming).

planning

A procedural plan, usually but not necessarily tabular in nature, indicating a sequence of operations and the planned times at which those operations are to occur. [from 19th c.]

plant

(countable, offensive) A person with severely reduced mental capacities due to brain damage.

plantaardig

Of or relating to plants.

plantage

A large farm; estate or area of land designated for agricultural growth. Often includes housing for the owner and workers.

planten

(ambitransitive) To place (a seed or plant) in soil or other substrate in order that it may live and grow.

planten-

Of or relating to plants.

planteneter

An organism that feeds chiefly on plants; an animal that feeds on herbage or vegetation as the main part of its diet.

plantenrijk

(taxonomy) A rank in the classification of organisms, below domain and above phylum; a taxon at that rank (e.g. the plant kingdom, the animal kingdom).

plantkunde

(uncountable) A branch of biology concerned with the scientific study of plants.

plantkundige

(botany) A person engaged in botany, the scientific study of plants.

plas

An inland body of standing water, either natural or man-made, that is smaller than a lake.

plassen

(transitive) To wet or supply with water; to moisten; to overflow with water; to irrigate.

plastic

Made of plastic. [from 20th c.]

plastiek

A synthetic, solid, hydrocarbon-based polymer, whether thermoplastic or thermosetting.

plastisch

Capable of being moulded; malleable, flexible, pliant. [from 17th c.]

plat

Having no variations in height.

plat water

(countable, often, in the plural) Spa water; hot springs.

plataan

(countable) A deciduous tree of the genus Platanus.

plateau

A largely level expanse of land at a high elevation; tableland.

platendraaier

(music) The circular rotating platform of a record player or a disk jockey's console on which the record rests during play; (by extension) , a record player.

platenhoes

The part of a garment that covers the arm. [from 10th c.]

platenmaatschappij

The round sticker in the centre of a phonograph record that contains the record company's logo and information about the recording.

platenspeler

A device for playing phonograph records.

platform

(fashion) A narrow elevated stage on which models parade.

platformschoen

(footwear, in the plural) Ellipsis of platform shoe (“a kind of high shoe with an extra layer between the inner and outer soles”).

platina

A whitish grey colour, like that of the metal.