Boek Interchange - Intermediate - Eenheid 8 - Deel 1

the quantity that is measured in seconds, minutes, hours, etc. using a device like clock

to do something special such as dancing or drinking that shows one is happy for an event

a day fixed by law when we do not have to go to school or work, usually because of a religious or national celebration

feestdag

not alive anymore

dood

the structure of bones supporting the body of an animal or a person

skelet

a solid figure or object made as a work of art by shaping and carving wood, clay, stone, etc.

(usually plural) a small thing containing explosive powder that produces bright colors and a loud noise when it explodes or burns, mostly used at celebrations

vuurwerk

a fictional, large winged animal with a long tail that is usually able to breathe fire

draak

the first day of the calendar year, which is typically celebrated with special traditions and festivities around the world.

Nieuwjaar

a national holiday in the US and Canada when families gather and have a special meal to give thanks to God

nationale dankdag

a method or style according to which something is done

methode

to put food into the mouth, then chew and swallow it

eten

to hand a thing to a person to look at, use, or keep

geven

to move over a particular distance

gaan

to hold or own something

bezitten

to enjoy yourself and do things for fun, like children

met iemand of iets spelen

to have a person, letter, or package physically delivered from one location to another, specifically by mail

iets versturen

to go somewhere because we want to spend time with someone

ergens op bezoek

to look at a thing or person and pay attention to it for some time

naar iemand of iets kijken

to have something such as clothes, shoes, etc. on your body

iets dragen

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

cadeau

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

viering

a thing that is added to make something look more beautiful

the event of a marriage ceremony

huwelijk

an event where people get together and enjoy themselves by talking, dancing, eating, drinking, etc.

partij

‌an occasion when we pack food and take it to eat outdoors, typically in the countryside

picknick

an area of sand or small stones next to a sea or a lake

strand

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

kaars

a family member who is related to us by blood or marriage

familielid

a friend that one has a strong relationship with

goede vriend

pieces of clothing worn by actors or performers for a role, or worn by someone to look like another person or thing

kostuum

a written or spoken request to someone, asking them to attend a party or event

uitnodiging

the state of being free from the control of others

onafhankelijkheid

a door, path, etc. through which one can enter a building or place

ingang

happening or calculated once every year

jaarlijks