(wereldwijd)
globaal
regarding or affecting the entire world
(kwestie)
probleem
something that causes difficulties and is hard to overcome
(natuurcatastrofe)
natuurramp
any destruction caused by the nature that results in a great amount of damage or the death of many, such as an earthquake, flood, etc.
Grammaticale Informatie:
(hurricane)
orkaan
a very strong and destructive wind that moves in circles, often seen in the Caribbean
(sneeuwbui)
sneeuwstorm
a heavy fall of snow with a strong wind
(woudbrand)
bosbrand
an uncontrolled and destructive fire that occurs in a forest or other wooded area
Grammaticale Informatie:
(grondbeweging)
aardbeving
the sudden movement and shaking of the earth's surface, usually causing damage
(vloed)
overstroming
the rising of a body of water that covers dry places and causes damage
(vloed)
overstromen
(of a river) to become filled and overflown with water and spread it onto the surrounding lands
Grammaticale Informatie:
(druk)
vol
(of a space) filled with things or people
(barmhartig)
arm
owning a very small amount of money or a very small number of things
(vetrouwd)
hongerig
needing or wanting something to eat
(de mensen zonder huis)
de dakloze
someone who does not have a place to live in and so lives on the streets
(zonder werk)
werkloos
without a job and seeking employment
(milieuvervuiling)
vervuiling
a change in water, air, etc. that makes it harmful or dangerous
(verontreinigde)
vervuilde
containing harmful or dirty substances
(luchtverontreiniging)
luchtvervuiling
toxic and harmful substances in the air that can cause illnesses
Grammaticale Informatie:
(strijd)
oorlog
a state of armed fighting between two or more groups, nations, or states
(botsing)
auto-ongeluk
a situation where a car collides with something, such as another vehicle or other object
A car crash is an unexpected event where one or more vehicles collide, often resulting in damage to the cars and possible injury to the people involved. Car crashes can happen for many reasons, such as driver mistakes, poor weather, or road conditions. The impact of a crash can vary from minor damage to the vehicles to serious harm or even death. After a crash, police usually investigate the cause, and insurance companies handle the claims for repairs or medical costs.
Grammaticale Informatie:
(files)
verkeersopstopping
a large number of bikes, cars, buses, etc. that are waiting in lines behind each other which move very slowly
A traffic jam is a situation where vehicles are unable to move freely because there are too many cars on the road. This often happens during busy times, such as rush hours, or when there is an accident, construction, or a blockage. In a traffic jam, cars move very slowly or come to a complete stop, causing delays for drivers and passengers. Traffic jams can be frustrating and time-consuming, and they often happen in cities or on highways with heavy traffic.
Grammaticale Informatie:
(drukte)
spitsuur
a time of day at which traffic is the heaviest because people are leaving for work or home
Rush hour is the period of the day when there is a high volume of people traveling to or from work, school, or other activities. This typically happens in the early morning and late afternoon or evening, when traffic on the roads, buses, and trains is at its busiest. During rush hour, public transportation services and roadways can become crowded, leading to longer travel times. It is a common challenge in cities where many people rely on public transport or cars for their daily commutes.
Grammaticale Informatie:
(catastrofe)
ramp
a sudden and unfortunate event that causes a great amount of death and destruction
(kunstmatig)
door de mens gemaakt
created by humans rather than occurring naturally in the environment
(onderbreking)
staking
a collective action by workers who refuse to work until certain demands are met
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