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Central and Eastern Europe Vocabulary
fascinating
fascinating
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

extremely interesting or captivating

fascinerend, boeiend

fascinerend, boeiend

Ex: The history of ancient civilizations is endlessly fascinating to archaeologists. 
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baltic
baltic
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

of or pertaining to or characteristic of the Baltic States or their peoples or languages

Baltisch

Baltisch

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state
state
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a country under the control of one government

staat, natie

staat, natie

Ex: The United States is a powerful state with significant influence in global politics and economics. 
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to locate
to locate
[werkwoord]

to be situated or established in a particular place

zich bevinden, gelegen zijn

zich bevinden, gelegen zijn

Ex: The museum is located near the river. 
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medieval
medieval
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

belonging or related to the Middle Ages, the period in European history from roughly the 5th to the 15th century

middeleeuws, uit de Middeleeuwen

middeleeuws, uit de Middeleeuwen

Ex: The castle is a masterpiece of medieval architecture, complete with towers and battlements. 
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to lead
to lead
[werkwoord]

to be the leader or in charge of something

leiden, aanvoeren

leiden, aanvoeren

Ex: The tour group was led by a knowledgeable guide. 
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distantly
distantly
[bijwoord]

in a manner that is far in space or time

ver weg, in de verte

ver weg, in de verte

Ex: Distantly, he could hear the sound of a train passing by. 
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reserved
reserved
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

reluctant to share feelings or problems

gereserveerd, terughoudend

gereserveerd, terughoudend

Ex: Despite his reserved demeanor, he was a deeply compassionate person who preferred to listen rather than speak about his own struggles. 
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countryside
countryside
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the area with farms, fields, and trees, that is outside cities and towns

platteland, landelijk gebied

platteland, landelijk gebied

Ex: They enjoyed taking long walks in the peaceful countryside. 
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fresh air
fresh air
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

clean and natural air from outside that feels good to breathe

frisse lucht, schone lucht

frisse lucht, schone lucht

Ex: We opened the window to let in some fresh air. 
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to slow down
to slow down
[werkwoord]

(of a person) to start taking things less seriously and try to enjoy life a bit more

vertragen, van het leven genieten

vertragen, van het leven genieten

Ex: After years of stress, he decided to slow down and appreciate the simple joys of life. 
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peacefulness
peacefulness
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a state that is calm and tranquil

vrede, rust

vrede, rust

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to [keep] {one's} feet on the ground

to remain practical, sensible, and realistic

Ex: Despite his success, he keeps his feet on the ground. 
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complex
complex
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

having or made of several parts

complex, ingewikkeld

complex, ingewikkeld

Ex: The human brain is a complex organ with billions of interconnected neurons. 
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to rule
to rule
[werkwoord]

to control and be in charge of a country

regeren, heersen

regeren, heersen

Ex: The monarch ruled the kingdom with absolute authority. 
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power
power
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a nation with significant influence and authority on a global scale

macht, supermacht

macht, supermacht

Ex: The United States is considered a major power in international politics. 
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to hold on
to hold on
[werkwoord]

to maintain possession of something

vasthouden, behouden

vasthouden, behouden

Ex: He decided to hold on to his old car instead of buying a new one. 
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to gain
to gain
[werkwoord]

to obtain something through one's own actions or hard work

verwerven, verkrijgen

verwerven, verkrijgen

Ex: She gained recognition in the industry through years of dedication and innovation. 
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independence
independence
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the state of being free from the control of others

onafhankelijkheid, autonomie

onafhankelijkheid, autonomie

Ex: The country gained its independence after years of colonial rule. 
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to occupy
to occupy
[werkwoord]

to come to power and control in a place using military force

bezetten, veroveren

bezetten, veroveren

Ex: The invading army sought to occupy the capital city, overthrowing the government and establishing military control. 
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to give up
to give up
[werkwoord]

to stop or end an activity or state

opgeven, afzien van

opgeven, afzien van

Ex: They decided to give up their long-standing rivalry for the sake of peace. 
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to [make] progress

to improve or get closer to a particular goal

Ex: Through consistent practice, he was able to make progress in his guitar-playing skills. 
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innovation
innovation
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the creation of new ideas or concepts in the mind

innovatie, creatie

innovatie, creatie

Ex: Her innovation in storytelling brought fresh perspectives to the novel. 
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tax
tax
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a sum of money that has to be paid, based on one's income, to the government so it can provide people with different kinds of public services

belasting

belasting

Ex: April 15th is the deadline for filing income tax returns in the United States. 
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to vote
to vote
[werkwoord]

to show which candidate one wants to win in an election or which plan one supports, by marking a piece of paper, raising one's hand, etc.

stemmen, een stem uitbrengen

stemmen, een stem uitbrengen

Ex: Citizens regularly vote in elections to choose their representatives. 
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election
election
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the process in which people choose a person or group of people for a position, particularly a political one, through voting

verkiezing

verkiezing

Ex: The upcoming election will determine the next leader of our country, shaping the direction of government policies and priorities. 
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to sign
to sign
[werkwoord]

to write one's name or mark on a document to indicate acceptance, approval, or endorsement of its contents

ondertekenen

ondertekenen

Ex: The author regularly signs copies of her books at book signings. 
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document
document
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a written record that establishes ownership, rights, or obligations

document, akte

document, akte

Ex: The deed is a document proving property ownership. 
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finances
finances
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

assets in the form of money

financiën, middelen

financiën, middelen

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entrepreneur
entrepreneur
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a person who starts a business, especially one who takes financial risks

ondernemer

ondernemer

Ex: As an entrepreneur, she started her own tech company with just a small investment. 
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reputation
reputation
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the state in which a person or an organization is highly respected and esteemed by others

reputatie, aanzien

reputatie, aanzien

Ex: His reputation was damaged after the scandal was exposed to the public. 
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advancement
advancement
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

improvements, developments, or innovations that bring progress or benefit

vooruitgang, ontwikkeling

vooruitgang, ontwikkeling

Ex: Recent advancements in robotics have increased efficiency. 
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heritage
heritage
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the customs, traditions, rituals, and behaviors that are inherited and preserved within a community or society over time

erfgoed, cultureel erfgoed

erfgoed, cultureel erfgoed

Ex: The festival celebrates our cultural heritage with traditional dances and music. 
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to [strike] a balance

to achieve a state of harmony by managing different aspects or priorities effectively

Ex: She strives to strike a balance between her work commitments and personal life. 
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green
green
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

characterizing an area that is richly covered with natural plant life or foliage

groen

groen

Ex: The green landscape was dotted with wildflowers and dense foliage. 
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national park
national park
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an area under the protection of a government, where people can visit, for its wildlife, beauty, or historical sights

nationaal park, natuurreservaat

nationaal park, natuurreservaat

Ex: The family spent their vacation hiking in a national park. 
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landmark
landmark
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a structure or a place that is historically important

oriëntatiepunt, historische plek

oriëntatiepunt, historische plek

Ex: The Great Wall of China is a remarkable landmark that stretches across thousands of miles and has stood for centuries. 
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bog
bog
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a wet, spongy area of land that is often covered in moss and has poor drainage, making it soft and soggy

moeras, veen

moeras, veen

Ex: The hikers carefully crossed the bog to avoid sinking. 
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birdwatching
birdwatching
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the activity or hobby of studying birds by observing them in their natural surroundings

vogelobservatie, vogelen

vogelobservatie, vogelen

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to [recharge] {one's} batteries

to relax and take a rest in order to recover one's lost energy

de batterijen opladen, weer energie opdoen

de batterijen opladen, weer energie opdoen

Ex: Right now, I am recharging my batteries with a cup of tea and a good book. 
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spot
spot
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a specific point or location identified relative to surrounding features in an area or region

plek, plaats

plek, plaats

Ex: The hikers stopped at a scenic spot on the trail. 
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windmill
windmill
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a large, tall building with long blades, called sails, that uses wind power to make flour out of grain or pump water

windmolen, windturbine

windmolen, windturbine

Ex: The old windmill was restored as a historical site. 
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meteorite
meteorite
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a piece of rock or metal from space that has hit the surface of the earth

meteoriet, hemelsteen

meteoriet, hemelsteen

Ex: Scientists analyzed the composition of the meteorite that fell in the desert last month. 
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crater
crater
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a depression on the surface of a celestial body, formed by the impact of cosmic debris such as meteoroids or asteroids

krater, kuil

krater, kuil

Ex: The Moon's surface is covered with numerous craters of various sizes, formed over billions of years by impacts from space debris. 
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well preserved
well preserved
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

kept in good condition or protected from damage, even after a long time

goed bewaard, in goede staat van bewaring

goed bewaard, in goede staat van bewaring

Ex: The castle is well preserved and still open to visitors. 
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to overlook
to overlook
[werkwoord]

(of a building) to have a view of something, particularly from above

uitkijken over, overzien

uitkijken over, overzien

Ex: The hotel room overlooked the beach, providing a stunning ocean view. 
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cathedral
cathedral
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the largest and most important church of a specific area, which is controlled by a bishop

kathedraal, de kathedraal

kathedraal, de kathedraal

Ex: The cathedral is known for its stunning Gothic architecture and intricate stained glass windows. 
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dome
dome
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a building's roof that is rounded

koepel, dom

koepel, dom

Ex: The majestic cathedral was topped with a towering dome that gleamed in the sunlight. 
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detailed
detailed
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

including many specific elements or pieces of information

gedetailleerd, uitgebreid

gedetailleerd, uitgebreid

Ex: The report provided a detailed analysis of the company's financial performance. 
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cobblestone
cobblestone
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the small, rounded stones used historically for paving streets and paths

keisteen, kassei

keisteen, kassei

Ex: The old town square was paved with cobblestones. 
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start-up
start-up
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a newly established company or business venture, typically characterized by its innovative approach, early-stage development, and a focus on growth

start-up, nieuw bedrijf

start-up, nieuw bedrijf

Ex: He launched a tech start-up with his friends. 
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hub
hub
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a central or focal point of activity, importance, or connection

centrum, knooppunt

centrum, knooppunt

Ex: The city is a major transportation hub, connecting flights from around the world. 
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to value
to value
[werkwoord]

to regard highly and consider something as important, beneficial, or worthy of appreciation

waarderen, op prijs stellen

waarderen, op prijs stellen

Ex: The organization values transparency in its communication practices. 
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to score
to score
[werkwoord]

to gain a point, goal, etc. in a game, competition, or sport

scoren, een doelpunt maken

scoren, een doelpunt maken

Ex: He scored a goal in the final minute. 
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ranking
ranking
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the numerical position or order of teams and individuals based on their performance in a competition or over a period of time

rangschikking, positie

rangschikking, positie

Ex: His consistent wins earned him a high ranking in the tennis tournament. 
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choral
choral
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

(of music) made to be sung by a group of singers, especially in church

koor-,  koraal

koor-, koraal

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