Dutch–English dictionary

complot

(legal) An agreement between two or more persons to break the law at some time in the future.

complotdenker

(chiefly, pejorative) One who believes in, follows, or advances a conspiracy theory.

component

Any part of the body of a vehicle.

componeren

(transitive, or, intransitive) To construct by mental labor; to think up; particularly, to produce or create a literary or musical work.

componist

Especially, one who composes music.

componiste

Especially, one who composes music.

composeren

To arrange the elements of a photograph or other picture.

compositie

The general makeup of a thing or person. [from 14th c.]

compost

The decayed remains of organic matter that has rotted into a natural fertilizer.

composteren

To produce compost, let organic matter decay into fertilizer.

compote

A dessert made of fruit cooked in sugary syrup.

compressie

An increase in density; the act of compressing, or the state of being compressed; compaction.

comprimeren

(transitive) To make smaller; to press or squeeze together, or to make something occupy a smaller space or volume.

comprimering

An increase in density; the act of compressing, or the state of being compressed; compaction.

compromis

The settlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions.

compromisloos

Inflexible and unwilling to negotiate or make concessions.

compunctie

A pricking of conscience or a feeling of regret, especially one which is slight or fleeting.

computationeel

Of or relating to computation.

computer

A programmable electronic device that performs mathematical calculations and logical operations, especially one that can process, store and retrieve large amounts of data very quickly; now especially, a small one for personal or home use employed for manipulating text or graphics, accessing the Internet, or playing games or media. [from 20th c.]

computer-

Of or relating to computers and the Internet.

computercrash

(computing) A malfunction of computer software or hardware which causes it to shut down or become partially or totally inoperable.

computeren

The use of a computer or computers.

computerfreak

(colloquial, by extension) An expert in a technical field, particularly one having to do with computers.

computergebruik

The use of a computer or computers.

computerisatie

The act of computerizing something, or something computerized.

computerprogramma

(computing) A computer program or the set of software that the end user perceives as a single entity as a tool for a well-defined purpose. (Also called: application program; application software.)

computervirus

(computing) A program which can covertly transmit itself between computers via networks (especially the Internet) or removable storage such as disks and USB drives, often causing damage to systems and data.

concentreren

(intransitive) To concentrate on (something), to pay close attention to (something).

concept

Understanding retained in the mind, from experience, reasoning and imagination; a generalization (generic, basic form), or abstraction (mental impression), of a particular set of instances or occurrences (specific, though different, recorded manifestations of the concept).

conceptualiseren

To interpret a phenomenon by forming a concept.

conceptueel

Of, or relating to concepts or mental conception.

concert

(music) A piece of music for one or more solo instruments and orchestra.

concertina

A musical instrument, like the various accordions, that is a member of the free-reed family of musical instruments, typically having buttons on both ends.

concessie

A right or privilege officially granted to a person, a group of people, or a company by a government.

conciërge

(British) One who attends to the maintenance of a building and provides services to its tenants and visitors.

concluderen

(transitive, now, rare) To form a conclusion; to deduce, infer. (Compare gather, get.)

conclusie

The end, finish, close or last part of something.

concordantie

(chiefly, _, Bible) An alphabetical verbal index showing the places in the text of a book where each principal word may be found, with its immediate context in each place.

concreet

Able to be treated as fact; real or concrete.

concreet worden

(usually, transitive) To solidify: to change from being abstract to being concrete (actual, real).

concretiseren

(usually, transitive) To solidify: to change from being abstract to being concrete (actual, real).

concretisering

(countable) Something specific which is the result of a process of concretizing a general principle or idea.

concubinaat

A state of marriage, or legal recognition similar to that of marriage, enjoyed by a couple who have not undergone an official marriage ceremony, but instead based on the duration of cohabitation and/or other practical characteristics of the relationship.

concurent

A person or organization against whom one is competing.

concurrent

A person or organization against whom one is competing.

concurrentie

(uncountable) The action of competing.

condensaat

(physics) A liquid that is the product of condensation of a gas, i.e. of steam.

condensator

(electronics) An electronic component capable of storing electrical energy in an electric field; especially one consisting of two conductors separated by a dielectric.

conditie

A logical clause or phrase that a conditional statement uses. The phrase can either be true or false.

conditionering

The process of modifying a person or animal's behaviour.

condoleance

(countable, usually, in the plural) An expression of comfort, support, or sympathy offered to the family and friends of somebody who has died.

condoom

(countable, North America, slang) A condom, especially an external condom.

conducteur

(rail transport) A person who takes tickets on public transportation and also helps passengers.

confederatie

A union or alliance of states or political organizations.

conferentie

A formal gathering or assembly; a conference held to discuss or decide on a specific question.

confetti

Small pieces or strips (streamers) of colored paper or other material (metal, plaster, etc) generally thrown about at festive occasions, especially at weddings and in victory celebrations.

confidentieel

Kept, or meant to be kept, secret within a certain circle of persons; not intended to be known publicly

configureren

(transitive) To set up or arrange something in such a way that it is ready for operation for a particular purpose, or to someone's particular liking

confirmatie

A ceremony of sealing and conscious acknowledgement of the faith in many Christian churches, typically around the ages of 14 to 18; considered a sacrament in some churches, including Catholicism, but not in most Protestant churches.

confiscatie

The act or process of confiscating.

confisqueren

(transitive) To use one's authority to lay claim to and separate a possession from its holder.

confituur

(less common in the, _, US, &, Canada) A sweet mixture of fruit boiled with sugar and allowed to congeal. Often spread on bread or toast or used in jam tarts

conflagratie

A large fire extending to many objects, or over a large space; a general burning.

conflict

A clash or disagreement, often violent, between two or more opposing groups or individuals.

conflicteren

(intransitive) To be at odds (with); to disagree or be incompatible

confligeren

(intransitive) To be at odds (with); to disagree or be incompatible

conformeren

(transitive, intransitive, often followed by to) To change to more closely match typical characteristics or behavior.

conformistisch

Conforming to established customs, etc.

conformiteit

The act of conforming; conformity.

confrontatie

A hostile, often violent meeting; a confrontation, skirmish, or clash, as between combatants.

confronteren

(intransitive) To engage in conflict, as with an enemy.

congenitaal

(of a trait or a disease) Present since birth.

conglomeraat

A cluster of heterogeneous things.

Congo

A major river in Central Africa which flows for about 4,380 km (2,720 miles) to the Atlantic Ocean in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, at times forming the border with the Republic of the Congo and Angola.

congregatie

A gathering of faithful in a temple, church, synagogue, mosque or other place of worship. It can also refer to the people who are present at a devotional service in the building, particularly in contrast to the pastor, minister, imam, rabbi etc. and/or choir, who may be seated apart from the general congregation or lead the service (notably in responsory form).

congres

A formal gathering or assembly; a conference held to discuss or decide on a specific question.

congrueren

(intransitive, grammar) To correspond to (another word) in a grammatical category, such as gender, number, case, or person.

conifeer

(botany) A plant belonging to the order Coniferales; a cone-bearing seed plant with vascular tissue, usually a tree.

conjecturaal

In the nature of a conjecture, or based on a conjecture.

conjectuur

(formal) A statement or an idea which is unproven, but is thought to be true; a guess.

conjugatie

The coming together of things; union.

conjunctie

(grammar) A word used to join other words, phrases, or clauses together into sentences. (The specific conjunction used shows how the two joined parts are related semantically.)

conjunctuur

A combination of events or circumstances; a conjunction; a union.

Connecticut

A state in the northeastern United States.

connector

A device (or, more precisely, a mating pair of devices, often a plug and a socket) for connecting together two wires, cables, or hoses, allowing electricity or fluid to flow but also allowing easy disconnection and reconnection when necessary.

connotatie

(semantics) A meaning of a word or phrase that is suggested or implied, as opposed to a denotation, or literal meaning. A characteristic of words or phrases, or of the contexts that words and phrases are used in.

consacreren

(transitive) To make holy; to consecrate; to set aside for sacred or ceremonial use.

consciëntieus

Influenced by conscience; principled; governed by a strict regard to the dictates of conscience, or by the known or supposed rules of right and wrong (said of a person).

consecratie

The act or ceremony of consecrating; the state of being consecrated; dedication.

consensueel

With permission, with consensus, without coercion; allowed without objecting or resisting.

consensus

General agreement among the members of a given group or community, each member of which exercises some discretion in decision-making and follow-up action.

consequent

Of a regularly occurring, dependable nature. [from late 16th c. in the obsolete sense ‘consisting of’]

conservatisme

A political philosophy that advocates traditional values.

conservator

One who conserves, preserves or protects something.

conservatorium

(music) A music academy.

conservatrice

One who conserves, preserves or protects something.

conserveermiddel

Any agent, natural or artificial, that acts to preserve, especially when added to food.

conservenblik

A container used to carry and dispense water for plants (a watering can).

conserveren

(transitive) To preserve by heating and sealing in a jar or can.

considerans

Something considered as a reason or ground for a (possible) decision.

consistent

(logic) Of a set of statements: such that no contradiction logically follows from them.

consistentie

The degree of viscosity of something.

consolideren

To make stronger or more solid.

consommé

(countable) A soup made from broth and other ingredients such as vegetables, herbs or diced meat.

consortium

An association or combination of businesses, financial institutions, or investors, for the purpose of engaging in a joint venture.

constant

Unchanged through time or space; permanent.

Constantijn

A en given name.

Constantinopel

(historical) The former name, from 330–1930 C.E., of Istanbul, the largest city in Turkey; the former capital of the Ottoman Empire and of the Byzantine Empire before that.

constateren

(transitive) To find out definitely; to discover or establish.

constellatie

(modern, _, astronomy) Any of the 88 regions of the sky officially recognized by the International Astronomical Union, including all stars and celestial bodies in the region. [from 1920s]

consternatie

Amazement or horror that confounds the faculties, and incapacitates for reflection; terror, combined with amazement; dismay.

constructie

An abstract structure, such as a school of thought, an argument, a theoretical position, etc.

constructief

Carefully considered and meant to be helpful.

construeren

(transitive) To bring up to maturity, as offspring; to educate; to instruct; to foster.

consul

(by extension) An official residing in major foreign towns to represent and protect the interests of the merchants and citizens of their country.

consultatie

The act of consulting.

consulteren

(intransitive) To talk together, to consult, discuss; to collogue. [from 16th c.]

consument

(economics) Someone who trades money for goods or services as an individual.

consumeren

(transitive) To include so that it no longer has separate existence; to overwhelm; to cause to disappear as if by swallowing up; to incorporate; to assimilate; to take in and use up. [first attested c. 1350 to 1470.]

consummeren

(transitive) To make (a marriage) complete by engaging in first sexual intercourse.

contact

The act of touching physically; being in close association.

contacteren

(transitive) To establish communication with (something or someone).

container

(transportation) A very large, typically metal, box used for transporting goods.

contaminatie

The act or process of contaminating.

Conté

(art) A drawing medium, usually square in cross-section, composed of compressed powdered charcoal or graphite mixed with a clay or wax base. [from mid 19th c.]

contemplatie

The act of contemplating; musing; being highly concentrated in thought

contempleren

To look at on all sides or in all its aspects; to view or consider with continued attention; to regard with deliberate care; to meditate on; to study, ponder, or consider.

contemporain

From the same time period, coexistent in time; contemporaneous.

content

Satisfied, pleased, contented.

context

time, place, circumstance

continent

Each of the traditional main regions into which the Earth’s land surface is divided, including both an extent of mainland and various conventionally associated islands, etc; namely, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australasia/Oceania, North America, South America, and Antarctica.

continentie

(urology) The voluntary control of urination and defecation.

contingent

Possible or liable, but not certain, to occur.

contingentie

(uncountable) The quality of being contingent, of happening by chance. [from 1560s]

continu

Without stopping; without a break, cessation, or interruption.

continuüm

A continuous extent.

contorsionist

An acrobat who is capable of twisting their body into unusual positions.

contorsioniste

An acrobat who is capable of twisting their body into unusual positions.

contour

The exterior limit of a figure or territory: a boundary, contour, or outline; a demarcation.

contra

(music) Of an instrument, sounding an octave lower.

contract

(uncountable, legal) A legally binding contract enforceable in a court of law.

contractueel

Of, relating to, or enforced by a contract.

contradictie

(countable, uncountable) The act of contradicting.

contradictoir

That contradicts something, such as an argument.

contradictorisch

Pertaining to antithesis, or opposition of words and sentiments; containing, or of the nature of, antithesis; contrasted.

contragewicht

A heavy mass of often iron or concrete, mechanically linked in opposition to a load which is to be raised and lowered, with the intent of reducing the amount of work which must be done to effect the raising and lowering. Counterweights are used, for example, in cable-hauled elevators and some kinds of movable bridges (e.g. a bascule bridge).

contraproductief

More of a hindrance than a help.

contrarekening

(accounting, often, attributive) An entry (or account) that cancels another entry (or account).

contrastfiguur

(authorship, figuratively) In literature, theatre/theater, etc., a character who helps emphasize the traits of the main character and who usually acts as an opponent or antagonist, but can also serve as the sidekick of the protagonist.

contribueren

(ambitransitive) To give something that is or becomes part of a larger whole.