Dutch–English dictionary

ecologisch

Relating to ecology, the interrelationships of organisms and their environment.

ecologist

One who advocates for the protection of the environment and biosphere from misuse from human activity through such measures as ecosystem protection, waste reduction and pollution prevention.

economie

(social sciences) The study of resource allocation, distribution and consumption; of capital and investment; and of management of the factors of production.

economisch

Pertaining to an economy.

economiseren

(intransitive) To practice being economical (by using things sparingly or in moderation, and by avoiding waste or extravagance).

econoom

An expert in economics, especially one who studies economic data and extracts higher-level information or proposes theories.

ecosysteem

A system formed by an ecological community and its environment that functions as a unit.

ecraseren

To destroy (someone or something) completely, leaving no trace; to annihilate, to wipe out.

Ecuador

A country in South America. Official name: Republic of Ecuador. Capital: Quito.

eczeem

(biology, medicine) A non-contagious acute or chronic inflammation of the skin, characterized by redness, itching, and the outbreak of oozing vesicular lesions which become encrusted and scaly.

eczema

(biology, medicine) A non-contagious acute or chronic inflammation of the skin, characterized by redness, itching, and the outbreak of oozing vesicular lesions which become encrusted and scaly.

ed.

edition

edel

Having honorable qualities; having moral eminence and freedom from anything petty, mean or dubious in conduct and character.

edelboortig

(obsolete) Of noble birth. [16th–19th c.]

edele

An aristocrat; one of aristocratic blood. [from 14th c.]

edelman

A peer; an aristocrat; ranks range from baron to king to emperor.

edelmoed

(archaic, uncountable) Good breeding; nobility of stock.

edelmoedig

magnanimous, without arrogance or complaint, benevolently declining to raise controversy or insist on possible prerogatives.

edelsteen

A precious stone, usually of substantial monetary value or prized for its beauty or shine.

Eden

(biblical) A garden built by God as the home for Adam and Eve; sometimes identified as part of Mesopotamia.

Edgar

A en given name.

edict

A proclamation of law or other authoritative command.

editor

(computing) A program for creating and making changes to files, especially text files.

Edmonton

The capital city of Alberta, Canada.

Eduard

A en given name.

Edward

A en given name.

edwardiaans

Of the period in British history from circa 1901 to 1910, when Edward VII ruled the British Empire.

eed

A solemn pledge or promise that invokes a deity, a ruler, or another entity (not necessarily present) to attest the truth of a statement or sincerity of one's desire to fulfill a contract or promise.

eed van trouw

Fidelity to one's lord or master; the feudal obligation by which the tenant or vassal was bound to be faithful to his lord.

eega

A person in a marriage or marital relationship.

eekhoorn

Sciurus vulgaris (Eurasian red squirrel), common in Europe and Asia.

eekhoorntje

Any of the rodents of the family Sciuridae.

eelt

A type of callus, usually on the feet or hands.

eeltig

(literal) Having calluses, or relating to calluses.

een

A polymer derived from an alkene.

een (prijs)offerte doen

(transitive) To prepare a summary of work to be done and set a price; to estimate.

een abces vormen

(intransitive) To form a pus-filled cavity, typically from an infection.

een afwijkende mening hebben

(intransitive) To disagree; to withhold assent. Construed with from (or, formerly, to).

een andere

Not the same; different.

een appel en een ei

(by extension) Any musical composition.

één april

The first day in April, when tricks and practical jokes are traditionally played

een beetje

Not much, only a little: only a small amount (of).

een bestek opmaken

(transitive) To prepare a summary of work to be done and set a price; to estimate.

een betoog houden

(intransitive) To write or speak formally and at length.

een bok schieten

(intransitive) To make a big mistake, especially when it is careless or stupid. [from 1706]

een club vormen

(intransitive) To join together to form a group.

een compliment geven

(ambitransitive) To pay a compliment (to someone); to express a favourable opinion (of someone).

een deel

An indefinite amount; a part. Used mostly with abstract and nonliving objects.

een douche nemen

To bathe using a shower.

een dringend verzoek indienen

(transitive, archaic) To make an urgent request to; to appeal to or beseech.

een duikvlucht maken

(intransitive, of aircraft) To dive down in a steep angle.

een dutje doen

To have a nap; to sleep for a short period of time, especially during the day.

een eeuwigheid

(duration) For all time, for all eternity; for a lifetime; for an infinite amount of time.

een ei bevruchten

(transitive) To incubate eggs; to cause to hatch.

een flater slaan

(intransitive) To make a big mistake, especially when it is careless or stupid. [from 1706]

een fopduik maken

(sports) To deliberately fall down after a challenge, imitating being fouled, in the hope of getting one's opponent penalised.

een foto nemen

(transitive, intransitive) To take a photograph (of).

een gelofte voorstellend

Of, expressing, or symbolizing a vow. Often used to describe thick cylindrical candles found in many churches, lit when making a private vow or asking a private intention.

een glimp opvangen

To see or view (someone, or something tangible) briefly and incompletely.

een groentje

(figurative) Inexperienced.

een groot aantal

A countless number or multitude (of specified things) [from 16th c.]

een hekel hebben aan

(transitive) To have a feeling of aversion or antipathy towards; not to like. [from 16th c.]

een hele tijd

An uncertain duration of time, a period of time.

een huwelijksreis maken

To have a honeymoon (a trip taken by a couple after wedding).

een keer

(frequency) One and only one time.

een minderheidsstandpunt innemen

(intransitive) To disagree; to withhold assent. Construed with from (or, formerly, to).

een misstap begaan

(intransitive) To make an error or mistake.

een of ander

(stressed) A certain, an unspecified or unknown.

een onderzoek instellen

(transitive) To examine, look into, or scrutinize in order to discover something hidden or secret.

een onderzoek voeren

(intransitive) To conduct an inquiry or examination.

een ontvangstbewijs geven

To give or write a receipt (for something).

een oogje hebben op

(intransitive, transitive) To feel infatuation or unrequited love.

een orgasme hebben

(intransitive) To have an orgasm.

een paar

(preceded by another determiner) An indefinite, but usually small, number of.

een plezier doen

(transitive, intransitive) To do (someone) a service or favour (hence, originally, creating an obligation).

een rede(voering) houden

(intransitive) To write or speak formally and at length.

een rol bankbiljetten

A roll of banknotes or other paper currency, carried in lieu of a wallet.

een ruk geven

(transitive) To pull (something) with a quick, strong action.

een schip optuigen

(transitive, nautical) To equip and fit (a ship) with sails, shrouds, and yards.

een schwalbe maken

(sports) To deliberately fall down after a challenge, imitating being fouled, in the hope of getting one's opponent penalised.

een slaatje slaan

(intransitive, construed with from) To take advantage of, exploit, use.

een solo spelen

(music) To perform a solo.

een stortbad nemen

To bathe using a shower.

een tegengewicht vormen voor

(transitive) To apply weight in order to balance an opposing weight.

een tegenkracht vormen voor

(transitive, figuratively) To match or equal in effect when applying opposing force.

een terras aanleggen

To provide something with a terrace.

een tip geven

To provide with a clue.

een trapje hoger

Higher in rank, status, or position. [first attested around 1150–1350]

een troop gebruiken

(transitive) To use, or embellish something with, a trope.

een TV programma coördineren, bij mekaar praten

To perform as an anchorman or anchorwoman.

een uiltje knappen

(informal, chiefly, UK) To sleep; often with the connotation of a temporary or charitable situation, or one borne out of necessity.

een uitstap maken

(intransitive) To ramble here and there; to stroll; to make an excursion.

een vaste benoeming hebben

A status of having a permanent post with enhanced job security within an academic institution.

een verkleuring veroorzaakt door hitte

A discolouration caused by heat.

een veroordeelde

(slang) A convicted criminal, a convict.

een veroordeelde crimineel

(slang) A convicted criminal, a convict.

een vliegverbod opleggen

(transitive) To forbid (an aircraft or pilot) to fly.

een vlucht nemen

(intransitive) To become successful, to flourish.

een voorgevoel hebben

(transitive) To have a presentiment of; to feel beforehand; to foreknow.

een voorraad aanleggen

To accumulate or build up a supply of (something).

een voorzet geven

(sports) To make a pass that leads directly towards scoring.

een webpagina herladen

(computing, ambitransitive) To reload (a document, especially a webpage) and show any new changes.

een winterslaap houden

(intransitive, biology) To spend the winter in a dormant or inactive state of minimal activity, low body temperature, slow breathing and heart rate, and low metabolic rate; to go through a winter sleep.

een zeker

(stressed) A certain, an unspecified or unknown.

een zekere

Being an unknown person with the specified name; see also "a certain".

een zet doen

(transitive, ergative) To cause to change place or posture in any manner; to set in motion; to carry, convey, draw, or push from one place to another

een zijn met

Movement in people or things characterized with a continuous motion, involving either a non solid mass or a multitude.

eend

Specifically, an adult female duck; contrasted with drake and with duckling.

eendaags

(biology) Existing for only one day, as with some flowers, insects, and diseases.

eendags

(biology) Existing for only one day, as with some flowers, insects, and diseases.

eendenjong

A young duck.

eendenkuiken

A young duck.

eender waar

In or at any location.

eenderhoe

In one way or another; in a way not yet known or explained; by some means

eendje

A young duck.

eendollarbiljet

(US) A one-dollar bill.

eendollarsbiljet

(US) A one-dollar bill.

eendracht

A state of agreement; harmony; union.

eenduidig

Free from any doubt.

eenduizend

A numerical value equal to 1,000 = 10 × 100 = 103 (1 E+3 exactly—in scientific E notation.)

eeneiig

(not comparable, biology) Of twins, sharing the same genetic code.

eenelementig

(mathematics) A set with exactly one element.

eenentwintigen

(card games) A common gambling card game in casinos, where the object is to get as close to 21 without going over.

eenheid

A usually high-level section of a large company or conglomerate.

eenieder

Any person; anybody.

eenlettergrepig

Consisting of one syllable.

eenling

One who is alone, lacking or avoiding the company of others.

eenmaal

(frequency) One and only one time.

eenmaal per week

Once every week.

eenmaken

(transitive) Cause to become one; make into a unit; consolidate; merge; combine.

eenpansgerecht

(US, sometimes, attributive) A dish or meal cooked in such a pan.

eens

Of one mind; thinking alike.

eens dat

As soon as; when; after.

eensgezind

(idiomatic, of two or more people) Having the same viewpoint, opinion, or attitude; in agreement.

eensgezindheid

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.

eentalig

Knowing or using a single language; written or spoken in a single language.

eentonig

Lacking variety or excitement; dull; boring.

eentonig spreken

To speak in a monotone.

eenvoudig

Suitable to effect some desired end or the purpose intended.

eenwieler

(cycling) A pedal cycle that has only one wheel.

eenwording

The act of unifying.

eenzaam

Unhappy due to feeling isolated from contact with other people.

eenzaamheid

Aloneness; the state of being alone, solitary, or by oneself.

eenzaat

One who is alone, lacking or avoiding the company of others.

eenzelvig

(psychology) Of or characteristic of the personality of an introvert: thoughtful, reflective.

eenzijdig

Done by one side only.

eer

(poetic, archaic) Before; sooner than.

eerbaar

(especially of behavior or clothing) Intending to avoid the encouraging of sexual attraction in others.

eerbetoon

(countable, uncountable) A demonstration of respect, as towards a person after his or her retirement or death.

eerbied

Great respect.