Boek Headway - Upper Intermediate - Hoofdstuk 1
Hier vindt u de woordenschat uit Unit 1 in het Headway Upper Intermediate-cursusboek, zoals "heartbroken", "firehouse", "horde", etc.
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the average number of years a person is expected to live, based on various demographic and health factors

levensverwachting, verwachte levensduur

the account or narrative of a person's life, typically including significant events, experiences, and personal details

levensverhaal, levensgeschiedenis

having the same size as an actual living being or object, without any exaggeration or reduction

levensgroot, in levensgrootte

a type of life that a person or group is living

levensstijl, levenswijze

experiencing intense sadness, grief, or disappointment due to a broken romantic relationship or other loss

hartverscheurend, verdrietig

the rhythmic movement of the heart while it is pumping blood

hartslag, pulsen

a medical emergency that happens when blood flow to the heart is suddenly blocked, which is fatal in some cases

hartaanval, hartinfarct

inspiring positive emotions such as joy, happiness, and affection in the viewer or reader

hartverwarmend, ontroerend

regular work done in a house, especially cleaning, washing, etc.

huishoudelijk werk, huiswerk

the act of returning to one's home or place of origin

thuiskomst, terugkeer

a plant that is typically grown indoors in a home or other building, often for decorative purposes

kamerplant, huisplant

a married woman who does the housework such as cooking, cleaning, etc. and takes care of the children, and does not work outside the house

huisvrouw, vrouw des huizes

describing someone who takes great pride in the appearance, cleanliness, and overall condition of their home

trots op zijn huis, netjes in huis

feeling sad because of being away from one's home

heimwee, verlangen naar huis

the town or city where a person grew up or was born

geboorteplaats, thuisstad

a person who is unable or restricted from leaving their home, typically due to physical, medical, or other circumstances

persoon die aan huis gebonden is, persoon die niet kan vertrekken

referring to something that is native, locally produced, or originating from one's own country or region

plaatselijk, inheems

a party that one gives in a new house or an apartment they just purchased to celebrate such event

huisinwijding, huisfeest

the main opening page of a website that introduces it and links the user to other pages

startpagina, hoofdpagina

someone who does not have a place to live in and so lives on the streets

dakloze, huisloze

any sea creature that is eaten as food such as fish, shrimp, seaweed, and shellfish

zeevruchten, vis en zeevruchten

a board connected to a wall or a piece of furniture on which books are kept

boekenplank, boekenrek

unhealthy food, containing a lot of fat, sugar, etc.

junkfood, ongezond voedsel

a device that has two pieces that cover the ears and is used to listen to music or sounds without others hearing

hoofdtelefoon, oortjes

the large words in the upper part of a page of a newspaper, article, etc.

kop, koptekst

the forward movement or advancement made despite difficulties or obstacles

vooruitgang, vordering

a book used for the study of a particular subject, especially in schools and colleges

lesboek, schoolboek

a written message that one sends or receives using a mobile phone

tekstbericht, SMS

an outdoor or unenclosed space that is exposed to the elements

buitenlucht, openlucht

a specific set or range of products or merchandise offered by a business, often with a common theme, category, or market focus

productlijn, zakenlijn

a man who does business activities like running a company

zakenman, ondernemer

a building or facility used by firefighters as a station for fire-fighting equipment and personnel

brandweerkazerne, brandweerstation

a device that gives warning of a fire, by making a loud noise

brandalarm, rookmelder

a medication taken to induce sleep or relieve insomnia

slaaptablet, slaapmiddel

a portable, padded, and zippered bag used for sleeping, typically outdoors or while camping

slaapzak

a system that controls the temperature and humidity in a house, car, etc.

airconditioning, klimaatsysteem

a large group of people gathered together in a particular place

menigte, publiek

a large moving crowd or mass of people, often in a disorderly or unruly manner

horde, menigte

to know something's meaning, particularly something that someone says

begrijpen, verstaan

to have great success with something, particularly something that brings one a lot of money
a short period of sleep, typically taken during the day to refresh or rest

dutje, kort slaapje

to take care of someone or something and attend to their needs, well-being, or safety

zorgen voor, oppassen op

to take care of oneself, especially in a challenging or difficult situation, without the help or support of others

voor zichzelf zorgen, zichzelf redden

to sleep outdoors or in a place that is not intended for accommodation, such as on the streets or in a park, usually without proper bedding or shelter
familiar with something, often through repeated experience or exposure

gewend, gebruikelijk

to move from a standing or active position to a seated and more relaxed state

tot rust komen, gaan zitten

an unlawful act that is punishable by the legal system

misdaad, overtreding

unfair or dishonest behavior, often implying criminal activity or violence

bedrog, oneerlijk gedrag

consisting of multiple famous entertainers, performers, etc.

ster-sterren, met sterren bezet

having been made at home, rather than in a factory or store, especially referring to food

huisgemaakt, zelfgemaakt

