Dutch–English dictionary

wasmachine

Something that washes; especially an appliance such as a washing machine or dishwasher.

wasmand

A large basket, usually with a cover, used for the packing and carrying of articles or small animals.

wasmiddel

Any non-soap cleaning agent, especially a synthetic surfactant.

wassen

(intransitive) To clean oneself by immersion in water or using water; to take a bath, have a bath.

wassen in een goudzeef

(transitive) To wash in a pan (of earth, sand etc. when searching for gold).

wassenaar

The figure of the moon as it appears between its first or last quarter and the new moon, with concave and convex edges terminating in points.

wasserette

A place that has facilities for washing and drying clothes that the public may pay to use.

wasserettejuffrouw

A person who washes (especially clothes) for a living; a washerman or washerwoman.

wasserij

(in the plural) A professional laundry or dry cleaner (business).

wastafel

A basin used for washing, (now) particularly a permanently installed sink, fitted with a water supply and a drain, for washing the hands and face.

wat

To a small extent or degree.

wat betreft

Regarding; about; concerning.

wat dan ook

Any object, act, state, event, or fact whatsoever; a thing of any kind; something or other.

wat niet weet, wat niet deert

A lack of knowledge or awareness about certain facts or situations results in happiness or reduced anxiety.

wat zeg je

(North America) Said, as though as a request to repeat information, in order to indicate disbelief or indignation.

wat zegt u

(North America) Said, as though as a request to repeat information, in order to indicate disbelief or indignation.

wat!

An expression of surprise or disbelief.

water

(countable) A serving of liquid water.

water geven

(transitive) To pour water into the soil surrounding (plants).

waterbed

A bed with a tough plastic mattress filled with water.

waterbouwkundig

Related to, or operated by, hydraulics.

waterbuffel

An animal from the subtribe Bubalina, also known as true buffalos, such as the Cape buffalo, Syncerus caffer, or the water buffalo, Bubalus bubalis.

waterdicht

So tightly made that water cannot enter or escape.

wateren

(poetic, archaic, or, dialectal) A body of water, almost always a river, sometimes a lake or reservoir, especially in the names given to such bodies.

watergeest

A treacherous water-spirit

watergruwel

A thin, watery porridge, formerly eaten primarily by the poor and the ill.

waterhoos

A whirlwind that forms over water, not associated with a mesocyclone of a thunderstorm (contrary to a true tornado).

waterig

(figuratively) With tears in the eyes; dewy-eyed.

waterijs

(chiefly, _, US, Canada) Frozen fruit juice, flavored sugar water, or the like, on a stick, of a size to be one serving.

waterkelder

A reservoir or tank for holding water, especially for catching and holding rainwater for later use.

waterkering

a long mound of earth, stone, or similar material, usually built for purposes such as to hold back or store water, for protection from weather or enemies, or to support a road or railway.

waterleiding

The water supply system of a district, town, city, or other place, including reservoirs, pipes, and pumps.

waterloop

(geography) One of a series of regular sinuous curves, bends, loops, turns, or windings in the channel of a river, stream, or other watercourse

Waterman

Someone with an Aquarius star sign

watermeloen

A plant of the species Citrullus lanatus, bearing a melon-like fruit.

watermerk

A translucent design impressed on the surface of paper and visible when the paper is held to the light.

wateropnemend

Having the ability or tendency to absorb; able to soak up liquid easily; absorptive. [First attested in the early 18th century.]

waterpijp

(recreational inhalants) A pipe with a long flexible tube that draws the smoke through water, traditionally used for smoking tobacco, which is often flavored.

waterraaf

Any of various medium-large black seabirds of the family Phalacrocoracidae which dive into water for fish and other aquatic animals, found throughout the world except for islands in the centre of the Pacific Ocean; specifically, the great cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo).

waterrad

A paddlewheel.

waterreservoir

A reservoir or tank for holding water, especially for catching and holding rainwater for later use.

waterscheiding

(hydrology, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand) The topographical boundary dividing two adjacent catchment basins, such as a ridge or a crest.

waterslot

A bend, sag, or other device in a waste-pipe arranged so that the liquid contents form a seal which prevents the escape of noxious gases, but permits the flow of liquids.

watersporthaven

A harbour for small boats.

waterspreeuw

Any of various small passerine birds of the genus Cinclus that live near fast-flowing streams and feed along the bottom.

waterspuwer

A channel through which water is discharged, especially from the gutters of a roof.

watertanden

(intransitive) To show eager anticipation at the expectation of something.

watertje

(countable) A serving of liquid water.

waterval

A waterfall or series of small waterfalls.

watervliegtuig

(aircraft, nautical) Any aircraft capable of taking off from, and alighting on the surface of water.

watervogels

Any of the birds, such as ducks, geese and swans, that spend most of their non-flying time on water; especially those of the family Anatidae.

waterweg

An unobstructed waterway allowing passage for ships.

waterwerk

(construction, archaic) Engineering works relating to the conveyance and flow of fluids (principally water), such as the collection and distribution of water, drainage, irrigation, etc.

waterwichelaar

One who searches for underground objects or water using a divining rod.

waterwilg

A European willow, Salix caprea, that has broad leaves, large catkins and tough wood.

watje

A person who lacks courage.

watje, prop

(medicine) A small piece of soft, absorbent material, such as gauze, used to clean wounds, apply medicine, or take samples of body fluids. Often attached to a stick or wire to aid access.

watt

In the International System of Units, the derived unit of power; the power of a system in which one joule of energy is transferred per second. Symbol: W

watten

Special cotton for surgery.

wauw

An expression of amazement, awe, or admiration.

Wauwelwok

A fantastical dreaded monster with flaming eyes.

wave

(usually "the wave") A group activity in a crowd imitating a wave going through water, where people in successive parts of the crowd stand and stretch upward, then sit.

waxen

(transitive) To remove hair at the roots from (a part of the body) by coating the skin with a film of wax that is then pulled away sharply.

waypoint

Any mapped reference point on a route that can be easily identified.

wazig

Out of focus; partially obscured; smudged.

wc

(UK, Irish, Commonwealth) Initialism of water closet: a lavatory; a toilet.

wc-pot

A toilet that uses water to flush urine and feces through a pipe to another location, typically a sewer main in urban settings or a septic tank elsewhere.

we

The institution which the speaker/writer is acting for. (This is the editorial we, used by writers and others when speaking with the authority of their publication or organisation.)

web

the World Wide Web.

web-

Of or pertaining to the Internet.

webcam

(computing, photography) A video camera whose output may be viewed in real time over a computer network, originally the World Wide Web.

webinar

An interactive seminar conducted via Internet. Usually a live presentation, lecture or workshop that happens in real time, as users participate through text-based chat, voice, video, or file-sharing.

website

(Internet) A collection of interlinked web pages on the World Wide Web that are typically accessible from the same base URL and reside on the same server.

webstek

(Internet) A collection of interlinked web pages on the World Wide Web that are typically accessible from the same base URL and reside on the same server.

wedden

(transitive, ditransitive) To stake or pledge upon the outcome of an event; to wager.

weddenschap

A wager, an agreement between two parties that a stake (usually money) will be paid by the loser to the winner (the winner being the one who correctly forecast the outcome of an event).

weder

Back (to a former place or state). [from 11thc.]

weder-

again, anew

wedergeboorte

Reincarnation; new birth subsequent to one's first.

wederhalen

(transitive) To do or say again (and again).

wederhelft

One's exclusive romantic partner.

wederkerend

Stopping and starting, occurring, or presenting at intervals; coming after a particular time span.

wederkerigheid

(grammar) A reciprocal construction involves two noun phrases where each of the participants occupies both the role of agent and patient with respect to the other. see: Wikipedia:Reciprocal pronoun.

wederom

Used metalinguistically, with the repetition being in the discussion, or in the linguistic or pragmatic context of the discussion, rather than in the subject of discussion. [from 16thc.]

wederopbouw

The act of restoring something to an earlier state.

wederopbouwen

(ambitransitive) To build again or anew.

wederopstanding

(Christianity) The resurrection of Jesus Christ.

wederrechtelijk

(law) Prohibited; not permitted by law (either civil or criminal law; see illegal)

wederrechtelijke inbezitneming

The wrongful seizure of something by force, especially of sovereignty or other authority.

wedersamenstelling

The recreation or retelling of the (purported) events leading up to a certain outcome.

wederverkoop

Sale of something previously bought.

wederzijds

Having the same relationship, each to each other.

wederzijds afhankelijk

Mutually dependent; reliant on one another.

wedijveren

(intransitive) To fight for superiority; to contend; to compete eagerly so as to gain something.

wedloop

(countable) A contest for a prize or award.

wedstrijd

(countable) A contest for a prize or award.

weduw

(uncommon) Any person whose spouse has died (and who has not remarried).

weduwgift

(legal) Property given by a groom to his bride or her family, at or before their wedding, in order to legitimize the marriage

weduwnaar

A man whose spouse has died (and who has not remarried); a man in relation to his late spouse; masculine of widow. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

wee

(biology, medicine) A shortening of a muscle during its use; specifically, a strong and often painful shortening of the uterine muscles prior to or during childbirth.

weefgetouw

A frame or machine of wood or other material, in which a weaver forms cloth out of thread; a machine for interweaving yarn or threads into a fabric, as in knitting or lace making.

weefsel

(figurative) The framework underlying a structure.

weefster

A person who weaves; especially, one who weaves cloth for a living.

weegbree

Any plant of the genus Plantago, with a rosette of sessile leaves about 10 cm (4") long with a narrow part instead of a petiole, and with a spike inflorescence with the flower spacing varying widely among the species. See also psyllium.

Weegschaal

Someone with a Libra star sign

weeïg

(figurative, derogatory) Excessively sweet in action or disposition, especially if romantic or sentimental to the point of ridiculousness; sickly sweet, syrupy.

week

Weak; not holding fast.

weekblad

A publication that is published once a week.

weekdag

Any individual day of the week, except those which form the weekend or the single weekly day off; that is:

weekeinde

The break in the working week, usually two days including the traditional holy or sabbath day. Thus in Western countries, Saturday and Sunday.

weekend

The break in the working week, usually two days including the traditional holy or sabbath day. Thus in Western countries, Saturday and Sunday.

weeklagen

The act of lamenting.

weelde

Wealth.

weelderig

(of vegetation) Dense, teeming with life; luxuriant.

weemoed

Great sadness or depression, especially of a thoughtful or introspective nature.

weemoedig

exhibiting sorrow; dejected; distraught; sad. (of a person)

Weens

Of or relating to Vienna (the capital of Austria).

Weense

An inhabitant or resident of Vienna.

weer

Back (to a former place or state). [from 11thc.]

weer oprollen

(transitive, intransitive) To wind (something) again.

weer-

again, anew

weerbaar

Returning quickly to normal after damaging events or conditions. (of systems, organisms or people)

weerbarstig

Stingy or grudging.

weerbeeld

The act of reflecting or the state of being reflected.

weergalm

(countable) A resonant sound, echo, or reverberation, such as that produced by blowing over the top of a bottle.

weergalmen

(transitive) To make (a bell, etc.) produce a resonant sound.

weergave

An interpretation or performance of an artwork, especially a musical score or musical work. [from 19th c.]

weergeld

(historical, especially in Germanic, _, legal) Compensation thus determined and paid; a reparative payment.

weergeven

(transitive, computer graphics) To transform (a model) into a display on the screen or other media.

weerhaak

The point that stands backward in an arrow, fishhook, etc., to prevent it from being easily extracted. Hence: Anything which stands out with a sharp point obliquely or crosswise to something else.

weerkaatsen

(transitive) To mirror, or show the image of something.

weerkaatsing

The reflection of light or heat; a reflection in, or as though in, a mirror.

weerklank

(countable) A resonant sound, echo, or reverberation, such as that produced by blowing over the top of a bottle.

weerklinken

(transitive) To echo or repeat (a sound).

weerkunde

The science that deals with the study of the atmosphere and its phenomena, especially with weather and weather forecasting.

weerkundig

Of or pertaining to meteorology.

weerkundige

Of or pertaining to meteorology.

weerlegbaar

Able to be refuted, or shown to be false.

weerleggen

(transitive) To prove to be false or erroneous; to confute; to refute.

weerlegging

The act of contradicting something by making a contrary argument, or presenting contrary evidence.

weerlicht

(less commonly) Thunder that is heard without lightning being seen by the observer; heat thunder.

weerloos

Lacking any form of defense; vulnerable; open to attack.

weermacht

Armed forces.

weerman

A weather forecaster.

weerpresentator

A weather forecaster.

weerpresentatrice

A weather forecaster.

weerschalken

(transitive) To echo or repeat (a sound).

weerspannig

Given to troublemaking.

weerspiegelen

(transitive) To mirror, or show the image of something.

weerspiegeling

The act of reflecting or the state of being reflected.