Dutch–English dictionary

gedrocht

A bizarre or whimsical creature.

gedrongen

Relatively short or low, and thick or broad.

gedroogde pruim

The dried, wrinkled fruit of certain species of plum.

gedruis

Any loud and continued noise.

geduld

Patient self-control; restraint and tolerance under provocation.

geduldig

(of a person) Willing to wait if necessary; not losing one's temper while waiting.

gedupeerde

A person who has been deceived.

gedurende

For all of a given time interval; throughout; in; pending.

gedurfd

Courageous or showing bravery; doughty.

gedwee

Humble, non-boastful, modest, meager, or self-effacing.

gedwongen

Able to be forced.

gee

The name of the Latin-script letter G/g.

geef acht

(military) Used as a command to bring soldiers to the attention position.

geel

An avian disease affecting doves, poultry, parrots and birds of prey, caused by Trichomonas gallinae.

geelachtig

Somewhat yellow in colour.

geelkoper

(countable, uncountable) A metallic alloy of copper and zinc used in many industrial and plumbing applications.

geelkoperen

(music) A class of wind instruments, usually made of metal (such as brass), that use vibrations of the player's lips to produce sound; a band or the section of an orchestra that features such instruments.

geelrood

Having the colour of the fruit of an orange tree; yellowred; reddish-yellow.

geelzucht

(pathology) A morbid condition, characterized by yellowness of the eyes, skin, and urine. [from early 14th c.]

geëmotioneerd

Emotionally moved; touched.

geen

Not (a); not properly, not really; not fully.

geen probleem

(idiomatic, colloquial) Synonym of no big deal: not important, not something to worry about.

geen van beide

Not one of two; not either; not one or the other.

geënsceneerd

Intended for the stage as in a theater.

geëqualiseerd

At the same height as some reference; constructed as level with.

geer

(heraldiccharge) A triangular form having an angle at the fess point and the opposite side at the edge of the escutcheon.

geërfd

Obtained via an inheritance

geërgerd

(chiefly, British, Ottawa Valley) Bad-tempered, angry, annoyed.

geërgerde

(chiefly, British, Ottawa Valley) Bad-tempered, angry, annoyed.

Geertruida

A en given name.

geest

A devil or demon; a malignant or diabolical being; an evil spirit.

geestdrift

Intensity of feeling; excited interest or eagerness.

geestelijk

Of or relating to clerks or their work.

geestelijke

A male member of a clergy; especially, an ordained (male) Christian minister.

geestelijke gezondheid

(psychology) One's emotional well-being, especially with reference to one's outlook on life, ability to cope with stress or the absence of a mental disorder.

geestelijke vader

(figuratively) Someone who originates something.

geestelijkheid

Body of persons, such as priests, who are trained and ordained for religious service.

geestenbanner

A person, especially a priest or priestess, who is a masterful practitioner in purification and exorcism to force out evil spirits and/or demons from a living being.

geesteskind

(informal) A creation of one's brain; an original idea or innovation of a person or group of people, an organization, etc.

geesteskracht

Mental or emotional strength that enables courage in the face of adversity.

geestesverschijning

(countable) Something imaginary one thinks one sees.

geesteswetenschappen

The study of language, literature, the arts, history, and philosophy, sometimes including religion.

geestesziek

Having a psychological disorder.

geestig

Lovable, charming, attractive or pleasing, especially in a youthful, dainty, quaint or fun-spirited way.

geestverschijning

A ghost or specter, especially a person's likeness seen just after their death.

geestverwant

Someone, especially a romantic partner, with whom one is exceptionally or uniquely compatible or has a special, almost spiritual connection.

geeuw

The action of yawning; opening the mouth widely and taking a long, rather deep breath, often because one is tired or bored.

geeuwen

(intransitive) To open the mouth widely and take a long, rather deep breath, often because one is tired or bored, and sometimes accompanied by pandiculation.

gefabriceerd

Constructed or assembled.

gefascineerd

(comparable) Very interested, involved in something, absorbed, transfixed; fascinated or engrossed.

gefeliciteerd

Expressing praise and approval, expressing approbation.

geflipt

Furiously, injuriously, or maniacally violent or out of control.

gefluister

The act of speaking in a quiet voice, especially without vibration of the vocal cords.

gefortuneerd

Wealthy or well off.

gegaggel

The cry of a hen or goose, especially when laying an egg.

gegeven

(legal) A required aspect or component of a cause of action. A deed is regarded as a violation of law only if each element can be proved.

gegevensbank

(general) A collection of (usually) organized information in a regular structure, usually but not necessarily in a machine-readable format accessible by a computer.

gegiechel

A high-pitched, silly laugh.

gegil

A great outcry or vociferation; loud and continued shouting or exclamation.

gegist

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

gegoede burgerij

(Marxism) The capitalist class.

gegolfd

Having flutes or grooves, either for decoration or to trim weight.

gegrinnik

A quiet laugh.

gegroefd

Having flutes or grooves, either for decoration or to trim weight.

gegroet

(sometimes, formal, sometimes, humorous) Hello.

gegrommel

The sound made by a hungry stomach.

gegrond

(of an object or substance) That can be picked up or held, having a texture, and usually firm. Unlike a liquid, gas or plasma.

gehaast

Produced or carried out hastily; haphazard; careless.

gehakkelde aurelia

(entomology) Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the genus Polygonia, having a comma-shaped white mark on the underwings, especially Polygonia c-album and Polygonia c-aureum of North Africa, Europe, and Asia.

gehakt

(uncountable) Finely chopped meat; minced meat.

gehaktbal

A ball of minced or ground meat, seasoned and cooked.

gehaktbrood

A dish of ground meat (usually made from ground beef, although lamb, pork, veal, venison, poultry and seafood are also used) formed into a loaf shape, mixed with egg and breadcrumbs, then baked or smoked, and usually served in slices.

gehandicapt

Having a disability.

gehandicapte

(nonstandard) One who is disabled. (often used collectively as the disabled, but sometimes also singular)

gehandicapten

(nonstandard) One who is disabled. (often used collectively as the disabled, but sometimes also singular)

gehandicapten-

Made incapable of use or action.

gehechtheid

A dependence, especially a strong one.

geheel

A mass, assemblage, or sum of particulars; something consisting of elements but considered as a whole.

geheel doen opgaand

Utterly consuming one's time and attention.

geheel getal

(arithmetic) A number that is not a fraction; an element of the infinite and numerable set {..., -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, ...}.

geheel op zichzelf staand

In an absolute or unconditional manner; utterly, positively, wholly.

geheelonthouder

(American spelling) A person who completely abstains from alcoholic beverages.

geheelonthouding

Specifically, the practice of abstaining from intoxicating/alcoholic beverages; total abstinence; teetotalism). [First attested around 1150 to 1350.]

geheelonthoudster

(American spelling) A person who completely abstains from alcoholic beverages.

geheiligd

Forbidden to be uttered; taboo.

geheim

Understood by only a few.

geheimenis

Something secret or unexplainable; an unknown.

geheimhouding

Concealment; the condition of being secret or hidden.

geheimschrift

The discipline concerned with communication security (eg, confidentiality of messages, integrity of messages, sender authentication, non-repudiation of messages, and many other related issues), regardless of the used medium such as pencil and paper or computers.

geheimzinnig

Of unknown origin.

gehele

Entire; relating to the whole of something.

gehemelte

(anatomy) The roof of the mouth, separating the cavities of the mouth and nose in vertebrates. [from 14th c.]

gehenna

In rabbinical literature and Christian and Islamic scripture, the place where the souls of the wicked go after death, where they suffer eternal damnation or annihilation.

geheugen

The ability to remember things.

geheugengat

A temporary loss of memory.

geheugensteun

Something (especially a series of ideas, letters, words, etc.) used to help in remembering a thing; a memory aid.

geheugensteuntje

Someone or something that reminds.

geheugenverlies

(pathology) Loss of memory; forgetfulness.

gehijg

A quick breathing; a catching of the breath; a gasp: the panting of animals such as a dog with their tong hung out- as a form of thermoregulation.

gehoon

A facial expression where one slightly raises one corner of the upper lip, generally indicating scorn.

gehoor

(uncountable) The sense used to perceive sound.

gehoornd

Having horns.

gehoorsafstand

A distance from which sound is still audible.

gehoorzaal

A room in which a ruler or religious official holds audience (i.e. a formal meeting with a dignitary).

gehoorzaam

Willing to comply with the commands, orders, or instructions of those in authority; biddable.

gehoorzaamheid

The quality of being obedient.

gehoorzamen

(intransitive) To accept advice or obey instruction; to agree or assent.

gehucht

A small village or a group of houses.

gehuil

The protracted, mournful cry of a dog, wolf or other canid; also of other animals.

gehurkt

Sitting on one's heels; sitting close to the ground; cowering or crouching.

gehuwd

In a state of marriage; having a wife or a husband.

gehybridiseerd

Of or composed of mixed origin or composition.

geil

(slang) Sexually aroused, with or without physical manifestation; experiencing a feeling of sexual desire.

geilaard

A lecherous person: someone given to excessive sexual activity or debauchery.

geilheid

The quality of being prurient.

geïmproviseerd

Carried out with no preparation; impromptu.

geïndigneerd

Showing anger or indignation, especially at something unjust or wrong.

geïndustrialiseerd

(of a society or country) Having many industries; industrialized.

geinig

Amusing; humorous; comical. [from mid-18th c.]

geïnteresseerd

Having or showing interest (attention or curiosity).

geïnteresseerde

Having or showing interest (attention or curiosity).

geintje

Something said or done for amusement, not in seriousness.

geïrriteerd

Troubled, irritated by something unwanted or unliked (an annoyance); vexed.

geiser

(planetology, geology, volcanology) A boiling natural spring which throws forth jets of water, mud, etc., at frequent intervals, driven upwards by the expansive power of steam.

geisha

A Japanese female entertainer skilled in various arts such as tea ceremony, dancing, singing and calligraphy.

geïsoleerd

Placed or standing apart or alone; in isolation.

geit

(uncountable) The meat of the aforementioned animal.

geizer

(British, archaic) An instantaneous, and often dangerous, hot water heater.

gejammer

Whining and complaining, often contrived to evoke pity or shirk responsibility.

gejank

A prolonged, loud cry, like the sound of an animal; a wail; a howl.

gejoel

A great outcry or vociferation; loud and continued shouting or exclamation.

gejok

(informal) A lie, especially one that is more or less inconsequential.

gejuich

A shout of approbation, favor, or assent; eager expression of approval; loud applause.

gek

(informal, especially, Britain) Mad; crazy.

gek zijn op

(transitive) To be strongly inclined towards something; an emphatic form of like.

gekakel

The cry of a hen or goose, especially when laying an egg.

gekarteld

Having teeth or toothlike projections; serrated, toothed.

gekef

(countable) The high-pitched bark of a small dog, or similar.

gekheid

(of a person or group of people) The state of being mad, insanity

gekken-

Used by or relating to insane people.

gekkenhuis

A place or situation of chaotic uproar, and where confusion prevails.

gekkigheid

Foolish behaviour or speech.

gekkin

An insane person.

gekko

Any lizard of the family Gekkonidae of small, carnivorous, mostly nocturnal animals with large eyes and adhesive toes enabling them to climb on vertical and upside-down surfaces.

geklaag

The act of lamenting.

geklapper

An intermittent noise, as from vibration.

gekleed

(of a person, preceded by a garment type) Wearing clothing or some other covering (for example, an armour) on the body; clothed, dressed.

gekleineerd

Humbled; lowered, especially in rank, position, or prestige.

geklets

(countable, uncountable) Informal conversation.

geklingel

The sound of metal or glass clattering against itself.