B1 Woordenlijst - Speciale gelegenheden

the event or process of a baby being born

geboorte

a ceremony during which students receive their degrees

afstudeerceremonie

an agreement between two people to get married or the duration of this agreement

verloving

the day on which fathers are appreciated and often receive gifts from their children

Vaderdag

the day that comes first in the calendar year and is a public holiday in most countries

Nieuwjaarsdag

the day on which mothers are appreciated and often receive gifts from their children

Moederdag

a day on which two people celebrate their love toward each other and often buy gifts for one another

the evening of October 31 when it is believed ghosts or the dead appear and people usually wear special costumes, mostly frightening ones to celebrate this day

Halloween

something special, important, and known that takes place at a particular time or place such as a festival or Valentin's Day

evenement

an official or special ceremony or event

gelegenheid

a meeting, especially one with a particular purpose

bijeenkomst

to hold or organize an event such as a party

organiseren

a gathering or event where people come together to honor someone or something, often with food, music, and dancing

viering

to amuse someone so that they have an enjoyable time

vermakken

a long piece of cloth with a design or message, which is hung in public places, typically used to represent something at events

banner

to put out a flame, candle, etc. using the air in one's lungs

blussen

a block or stick of wax with a string inside that can be lit to produce light

kaars

something given to someone as a sign of appreciation or on a special occasion

cadeau

to cover an object in paper, soft fabric, etc.

inpakken

to come together in a place, typically for a specific purpose or activity

verzamelen

to join in an event, activity, etc.

deelnemen

to participate in something, such as an event or activity

to be the organizer of an event such as a meeting, party, etc. to which people are invited

organiseren