Dutch–English dictionary

Polaris

(star) α Ursae Minoris, a trinary star in the constellation Ursa Minor located near the north celestial pole for the last 1500 years.

Polen

A country in Central Europe. Official name: Republic of Poland. Capital and largest city: Warsaw.

poliepslak

A marine mollusc, of the family Nautilidae native to the Pacific Ocean and Indian Ocean, which has tentacles and a spiral shell with a series of air-filled chambers, of which Nautilus is the type genus.

polieren

(transitive) To cause (something) to be smooth and shiny by rubbing; put a shine on (something); polish (something).

polijsten

(transitive) To shine; to make a surface very smooth or shiny by rubbing, cleaning, or grinding.

polio

(pathology) Acute infection by the poliovirus, especially of the motor neurons in the spinal cord and brainstem, leading to muscle weakness, paralysis and sometimes deformity.

poliomyelitis

(pathology) Acute infection by the poliovirus, especially of the motor neurons in the spinal cord and brainstem, leading to muscle weakness, paralysis and sometimes deformity.

polis

(historical) A Greek city-state.

politica

One engaged in politics, especially an elected or appointed government official.

politicus

One engaged in politics, especially an elected or appointed government official.

politie

(North America, &, _, historical) A department of local (usually municipal) government responsible for general law enforcement.

politieagente

(police) A female police officer.

politiedistrict

(US, law enforcement) A subdivision of a city under the jurisdiction of a specific group of police; the police station situated in that district.

politiek

(pejorative) Inappropriately motivated by political calculation, as it pertains to elections, power dynamics, ideologies, etc.

politiemacht

A police force.

politievrouw

(police) A female police officer.

polka

A lively dance originating in Bohemia.

pollen

A fine, granular substance produced in flowers.

pollepel

A cup-shaped vessel with a long handle, for dipping into and ladling out liquids; a ladle or scoop.

pollutie

Physical contamination, now especially the contamination of the environment by harmful substances, or by disruptive levels of noise, light etc. [from 18th c.]

Pollux

(star) A star in the constellation Gemini; beta (β) Geminorum.

polonium

A rare, highly radioactive chemical element (symbol Po) with atomic number 84.

pols

The rhythm at which a heart pulsates, a cardiac indicator.

polsstoksprong

An act of vaulting, formerly (chiefly) by deer; a leap or jump.

polsteren

(transitive) To fit padding, stuffing, springs, webbing and fabric covering to (furniture).

poltergeest

(parapsychology) An unseen ghost which makes noises and causes disruption, especially by causing physical objects to move or fly about.

poly-

many

polyamoreus

Having relationships with multiple partners, with the knowledge and consent of all involved; engaging in polyamory.

polyamorie

Any of various practices involving romantic or sexual relationships with multiple partners with the knowledge and consent of all involved.

polyester

Of, or consisting of polyesters.

polyfonie

(music) Musical texture consisting of several independent melodic voices, as opposed to music with just one voice (monophony) or music with one dominant melodic voice accompanied by chords (homophony).

polygaam

Of, relating to, or practicing polygamy.

polyglot

Of a person: speaking, or versed in, many languages; multilingual.

polyglotte

A publication in several languages; specifically, a book (especially a bible) containing several versions of the same subject matter or text in several languages.

polyglottisch

Of a person: speaking, or versed in, many languages; multilingual.

polygynie

The state or practice of having several wives at the same time; plurality of wives; marriage to several wives.

Polynesië

A continental region of Oceania, including Easter Island, Hawaii, New Zealand, and most of the islands between them.

Polynesiër

A person from Polynesia.

Polynesisch

Of, from, or pertaining to Polynesia.

Polynesische

A person from Polynesia.

polytheïsme

The belief in the existence of multiple gods.

pommade

A greasy or waxy substance that is used to style hair, making it look slick and shiny.

pommel

A rounded knob or handle.

Pompeï

A city and commune in the Metropolitan City of Naples, Campania, Italy.

pompen

(slang, vulgar) To have sexual intercourse with; to penetrate.

pompeus

Affectedly grand, solemn or self-important.

pompoen

The round yellow or orange fruit of this plant.

pompom

A decorative ball made of pieces of soft fabric, tinsel, plastic, or paper streamers bound at the center, most notably held, waved, and shaken in cheerleading.

pompon

A furry ball attached on top of a hat.

poncho

A simple garment, made from a rectangle of cloth, with a slit in the middle for the head.

ponjaard

(now, chiefly, historical) A dagger typically having a slender square or triangular blade. [from 16th c.]

pont

(watercraft) A boat or ship used to transport people, smaller vehicles and goods from one port to another, usually on a regular schedule.

pontificaal

Of or pertaining to a pontiff.

pontificaat

(usually) The office of the pope of Rome, who is the head of the Roman Catholic Church.

Pontus

An ancient kingdom and cultural region covering the eastern half of the southern coast of the Black Sea, in Anatolia in modern Turkey; traditionally Greek-speaking.

pontveer

(watercraft) A boat or ship used to transport people, smaller vehicles and goods from one port to another, usually on a regular schedule.

pony

(chiefly, _, US, Philippines) Hair hanging over the forehead.

pooier

A pimp.

pookster

One who pokes.

Pool

A person from Poland or of Polish descent.

poollicht

An atmospheric phenomenon created by charged particles from the sun striking the upper atmosphere, creating coloured lights in the sky. It is usually named australis or borealis based on whether it is in the Southern or Northern Hemisphere respectively.

Pools

Of, from or native to Poland, or relating to the Polish language.

Poolse

A person from Poland or of Polish descent.

poolster

A star used as a navigation reference, particularly a pole star such as Polaris.

poort

(nautical) Of or relating to port, the left-hand side of a vessel when facing the bow.

poorten

(sport, transitive) To play the ball between the legs of (an opponent).

poorter

An inhabitant of a borough with full rights; a citizen.

poortwachter

A person who guards or monitors passage through a gate.

poortwachtster

A person who guards or monitors passage through a gate.

poosje

A very short period of time; a moment.

poot

(chiefly, UK, slang, derogatory) A homosexual man.

pootijzer

A pointed implement used to make holes in the ground in which to set out plants or to plant seeds.

pootje

A biological structure found in many animals that is used for locomotion and that is frequently a separate organ at the terminal part of the leg.

pootjebaden

(British) A meandering walk or dabble through shallow water, especially at the seaside.

pootstok

A pointed implement used to make holes in the ground in which to set out plants or to plant seeds.

pop

The pupa of a butterfly or moth, particularly bare and hanging or girdled, as opposed to enclosed in a cocoon, in which metamorphosis takes place.

popcorn

(chiefly, uncountable) A snack food made from corn or maize kernels popped by dry heating.

Popeye

A tough cartoon sailor, full name Popeye the Sailor, characterized by bulging forearm muscles, a squinty eye, and an affinity for spinach.

popnagelen

(transitive) To attach or fasten parts by using rivets. [from early 15th c.]

poppenspeler

A person who uses a puppet.

populair

Liked by many people; generally pleasing, widely admired. [from 17th c.]

populariteit

The quality or state of being popular; especially, the state of being widely liked or in favor with the people at large.

populatie

A count of the number of residents within a political or geographical boundary such as a town, a nation or the world.

populier

Any of various deciduous trees of the genus Populus.

por

(boxing) A short straight punch.

poreus

Full of tiny pores that allow fluids or gasses to pass through.

porie

A tiny opening in the skin.

porno

(colloquial, of a person) Very physically or sexually attractive.

pornograaf

One who is involved in the creation or dissemination of pornography. [from mid-19th c.]

pornografie

(uncountable) Pornography.

pornografisch

Containing an explicit depiction of sexual activity.

porrei

A vegetable of variety Allium ampeloprasum, having edible leaves and an onion-like bulb but with a milder flavour than the onion.

porren

To deliver a quick punch.

port

A type of very sweet fortified wine, mostly dark red, traditionally made in Portugal.

portaal

A framework of steel bars resting on side supports to bridge over or around something.

portefeuille

(US, UK) A small case, often flat and often made of leather, for keeping money (especially paper money), credit cards, etc.

portemonnee

(US, UK) A small case, often flat and often made of leather, for keeping money (especially paper money), credit cards, etc.

porten

(nautical) Of or relating to port, the left-hand side of a vessel when facing the bow.

portie

(countable, slang) A cut of the take (money).

portiek

(architectural element) A covered entrance to a building, whether taken from the interior, and forming a sort of vestibule within the main wall, or projecting without and with a separate roof. A porch often has chair(s), table(s) and swings.

portier

(informal) A member of security personnel employed by bars, nightclubs, etc. to decide who can enter, maintain order, and deal with patrons who cause trouble.

portierswoning

Ellipsis of porter's lodge: a building or room near the entrance of an estate or building, especially (UK, Canada) as a college mailroom.

porto

A type of very sweet fortified wine, mostly dark red, traditionally made in Portugal.

portret

A representation of anything (as a person, a landscape, a building) upon canvas, paper, or other surface, by drawing, painting, printing, photography, etc.

portretteren

To paint or draw the likeness of.

Portsmouth

A city, unitary authority, and borough of Hampshire, in southern England.

Portugal

A country in Southern Europe, on the Iberian Peninsula. Official name: Portuguese Republic. Capital and largest city: Lisbon.

Portugees

Of or pertaining to the people of Portugal or their culture.

Portugese

Of or pertaining to the people of Portugal or their culture.

Poseidon

(Greek god) The god of the sea and other waters, earthquakes and horses; corresponds to the Roman god Neptune.

poseren

(intransitive) To assume or maintain a pose; to strike an attitude.

positie

Numerically, the column counting a certain quantity.

positief

Positive, or involving advantage.

positieve discriminatie

(uncountable) A set of policies or programs providing advantages for people of a group who are seen to have traditionally been the target of discrimination.

posologie

(countable, uncountable, pharmacy, pharmacology) The study of the dosages of drugs, especially the determination of appropriate dosages. [from 19th c.]

post

A record made in a log, diary or anything similarly organized; (computing) a datum in a database.

postbesteller

(North America) Someone who delivers mail to, and/or collects mail from, residential or commercial addresses, or from public mailboxes.

postbode

An employee of the post office who delivers mail (post) to, and collects it from, a residence or business, or from public mailboxes.

postcode

(UK, Irish) A sequence of letters and numbers added to a postal address to aid the sorting and delivery of post or mail.

posten

(UK, Australia, New Zealand) To send (an item of mail etc.) through the postal service. [from 19th c.]

poster

A picture of a celebrity, an event etc., intended to be attached to a wall.

posteren

(usually passive) To put in place to perform a task.

posterieur

(formal) Following in order or in time.

postfris

(philately) Unused with original gum; as issued originally.

postkaart

(post) A rectangular piece of thick paper or thin cardboard, typically used for sending messages by mail without the need for an envelope.

postkoets

(historical) A four-wheeled public stage-coach, widely used in France before the general establishment of the railways.

postnummer

(UK, Irish) A sequence of letters and numbers added to a postal address to aid the sorting and delivery of post or mail.

postscriptum

(countable) An addendum to a letter, added after the author's signature.

postulaat

Something that is posited; a postulate.

postvak

A repository for electronic mail.

pot

(slang, LGBTQ, countable) A lesbian who appears masculine or acts in a masculine manner.

potas

The water-soluble part of wood ash, used for making soap and glass and as a fertilizer (chemically speaking, an impure form of potassium carbonate (K2CO3) mixed with other potassium salts).

poten

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

potentieel

Existing in possibility, not in actuality.

potentiële energie

The energy possessed by an object because of its position (in a gravitational or electric field), or its condition (as a stretched or compressed spring, as a chemical reactant, or by having rest mass).

potig

(of health, physique etc.) Vigorous; robust; hardy

potige

Related to or resembling a foot or similar limb.

potigheid

The state of being rugged, or degree to which something is rugged. [from 16th c.]

potlood

A writing utensil with a graphite (commonly referred to as lead) shaft, usually blended with clay, clad in wood, and sharpened to a taper. [from 16th c.]

potloodventer

(slang) Someone who exposes themselves indecently; someone who ‘flashes’ their genitals.

potpourri

(music) A collection of related songs played or mixed together as a single piece. [from 17thc.]

potroker

(slang, derogatory) A person who smokes cannabis frequently, or to excess.

potsierlijk

Absurd, or contrary to common sense.

potten

(transitive) Specifically, to cause (something in the air) to fall to the ground; to bring down (with a missile etc.). [from 19th c.]

pottenbakker

One who makes pots and other ceramic wares.

pottenbakkerij

(countable) A potter's shop or workshop, where pottery is made.

pottenbakster

One who makes pots and other ceramic wares.

potterij

(countable) A potter's shop or workshop, where pottery is made.

pouren

(transitive, figurative) To send out as in a stream or a flood; to cause (an emotion) to come out; to cause to escape.

Praag

The capital city of the Czech Republic; the former capital of Czechoslovakia; the former capital of the Kingdom of Bohemia.