Boek Interchange - Upper-intermediate - Hoofdstuk 3

to give someone something, like money, expecting them to give it back after a while

lenen, uitlenen

to prefer someone or something to an alternative

de voorkeur geven aan, ondersteunen

to take care of a child or children while their parents are away

oppassen op kinderen, babysitten

our sister or brother's daughter, or the daughter of our husband or wife's siblings

niece

to freely give goods, money, or food to someone or an organization

doneren, schenken

an organization that helps those in need by giving them money, food, etc.

liefdadigheid, goed doel

to sign a document or agreement jointly with another person, taking equal responsibility for fulfilling its terms

gezamenlijk ondertekenen, samen ondertekenen

to use or take something belonging to someone else, with the idea of returning it

lenen, ontlenen

to think or believe that something is possible or true, without being sure

veronderstellen, aannemen

something that a person says or writes that shows they regret what they did to someone

verontschuldiging, excuses

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

uitnodiging

something that we give to someone because we like them, especially on a special occasion, or to say thank you

cadeau, gift

the act of speaking to someone or trying to reach them on the phone

telefoongesprek, telefoonoproep

to say yes to what is asked of you or offered to you

accepteren, aanvaarden

not able to occur, exist, or be done

onmogelijk

used for showing that what you are saying is more closely related to a specific thing or person than others

vooral, specifiek

to mention a particular subject

noemen, aansnijden

to spend much time in a specific place or with someone particular

hangen, tijd doorbrengen

to be willing to accept or tolerate a difficult situation

verduren, tolereren

to have an effect on a particular person or thing

beïnvloeden, invloed uitoefenen op

a situation or subject that needs to be dealt with or considered

zaak, onderwerp

to face someone, particularly in a way that is unfriendly or threatening

confronteren, onder ogen zien

to intentionally stay away from or refuse contact with someone

vermijden, ontwijken

a matter that is dealt with in a conversation, text, or study

onderwerp, thema

to deal with a situation or problem successfully

afhandelen, omgaan met

in a way that continues without any pause

constantly, continu

worried about a possible danger, difficulty, or problem

bang, bezorgd

to ask for something politely or formally

verzoeken, vragen

a comment on a person's looks, behavior, achievements, etc. that expresses one's admiration or praise for them

compliment

to reject an offer, request, or invitation

afwijzen, declineren

to be given something or to accept something that is sent

ontvangen, aanvaarden

to present or propose something to someone

aanbieden, voorstellen