Boek Solutions - Pre-intermediate - Eenheid 9 - 9C

to tell a person that one is sorry for having done something wrong

zich verontschuldigen, een excuus aanbieden

to invite someone to compete or strongly suggest they should do something, often to test their abilities or encourage action

uitdagen, aansporen

to lessen the emotional pain or worry that someone feels by showing them sympathy and kindness

troosten, verlichten

to express your annoyance, unhappiness, or dissatisfaction about something

klagen, zeuren

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

beschrijven, uitleggen

to provide someone with support, hope, or confidence

aanmoedigen, steunen

to ask for information, clarification, or an explanation

informeren, vragen

to amuse someone so that they have an enjoyable time

vermakken, amuseren

to give information about someone or something, especially in an official manner

informeren, melden

to make a person do something through reasoning or other methods

overtuigen, verleiden

to suggest to someone that something is good, convenient, etc.

aanbevelen, suggereren

to use words and give someone information

vertellen, zeggen

a description of events and people either real or imaginary

verhaal, vertelling

to show gratitude to someone for what they have done

bedanken, waarderen

to tell someone in advance about a possible danger, problem, or unfavorable situation

waarschuwen, inlichten

to meet and greet someone who has just arrived

verwelkomen, ontvangen

to be deprived of or stop having someone or something

verliezen, kwijtraken

the heaviness of something or someone, which can be measured

gewicht

to receive or come to have something

ontvangen, krijgen

an agreement between two or more parties, typically involving the exchange of goods, services, or property

overeenkomst, deal

(of a healthcare professional) to tell someone what drug or treatment they should get

voorschrijven, recept uitschrijven

any substance that is used for medicinal purposes

geneesmiddel, drug

to create something, usually an idea, a solution, or a plan, through one's own efforts or thinking

verzinnen, ontwikkelen

a suggestion or thought about something that we could do

idee, voorstel

to check a web page, text, etc. without reading all the content

zoeken, doorbladeren

‌a global computer network that allows users around the world to communicate with each other and exchange information

Internet

to operate using a specific energy source

werken op, rijden op

a type of fuel made from living matter, such as plants or waste, that can be used as a renewable energy source

biobrandstof