Boek Summit 1A - Unit 1 - Les 1

to give details about someone or something to say what they are like

beschrijven, uitleggen

all the qualities that shape a person's character and make them different from others

persoonlijkheid, karakter

something that is considered typical of a person, place, or thing and identifies them

kenmerk, eigenschap

calm and not easily worried or upset

ontspannen, gemakkelijk

(of a person) putting in a lot of effort and dedication to achieve goals or complete tasks

hardwerkend, ijverig

thoughtful of others and their feelings

attent, zorgzaam

not boasting about one's abilities, achievements, or belongings

bescheiden, humble

enjoying other people's company and social interactions

sociaal, extravers

able to be trusted or relied on

betrouwbaar, vertrouwenswaardig

(of a person) quiet, thoughtful, and showing little emotion in one's manner or appearance

serieus, serieuze

talking a great deal

praatziek, praten veel

showing good manners and respectful behavior towards others

beleefd, hoffelijk

having bad manners or behavior

onbeschoft, onbeleefd

happening or arriving at the time expected or arranged

stipt, op tijd

having no respect for other people

(on)beschoft, grof

kind and nice toward other people

vriendelijk, aangenaam

not kind or nice toward other people

onvriendelijk, vijandig

providing pleasure and enjoyment

fijn, leuk

willing to accept, respect, and understand different behaviors, beliefs, opinions, etc.

liberaal, tolerant

supporting traditional values and beliefs and not willing to accept any contradictory change

conservatief, conservatieve

catching and keeping our attention because of being unusual, exciting, etc.

interessant, aantrekkelijk

good at learning things, understanding ideas, and thinking clearly

intelligent, slim

able to do things as one wants without needing help from others

onafhankelijk, zelfstandig