Boek Interchange - Upper-intermediate - Eenheid 11

a formal ceremony that has religious or cultural significance

rite

so memorable that being forgotten is impossible

onvergetelijk

an event, typically for children or teenagers, where one or more people stay overnight at the home of a friend, usually for socializing, entertainment, and shared activities

slaapfeestje

a strong, temporary feeling of love toward a person

tijdelijke liefde

a journey that you take for fun or a particular reason, generally for a short amount of time

reis

a feeling of great distress or sadness

diep emotioneel verdriet

not fully developed mentally or emotionally, often resulting in behaviors or reactions that are childish

onvolwassen

praise or admiration given to someone to celebrate an achievement or happy event

felicitatie

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

neef

the obligation to perform a particular duty or task that is assigned to one

verantwoordelijkheid

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

onafhankelijk

at an earlier time

voor

at a later time

na

for one single time

eenmaal

a very short period of time

moment

used to show that something continues or lasts up to a specific point in time and often not happening or existing after that time

tot

an event or stage that has a very important impact on the progress of something

mijlpaal

to leave your job and stop working, usually on reaching a certain age

gepensioneerd worden

a legal document that gives someone permission to do something, such as drive a car or practice a profession

licentie

only relating or belonging to one person

persoonlijk

displaying or possessing typical features or qualities of a particular person, place, or thing

karakteristiek

trying or wishing to gain great success, power, or wealth

ambitieus

(of a person) ready to argue and often arguing

argumentatief

free from worries or anxiety

zorgeloos

able to be relied on to do what is needed or asked of

betrouwbaar

lacking experience and wisdom due to being young

naief

based on reasonable and practical considerations rather than theory

pragmatisch

(of a person) resistant to authority or control, often challenging established norms or rules

opstandig

having refined taste, elegance, and knowledge of complex matters

deeply knowledgeable and experienced and capable of giving good advice or making good decisions

verstandig

a period of time spent working for free or little pay in order to gain experience or to become qualified in a particular field

stage

neglecting one's duties or obligations, often causing harm or inconvenience to others

zorgeloos

a letter or number given by a teacher to show how a student is performing in class, school, etc.

rang

added or extra to what is already present or available

aanvullend

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

verontschuldiging

to try to find information in a dictionary, computer, etc.

zoeken

a piece of writing that briefly analyzes or discusses a specific subject

opstel

a small, round object, usually made of plastic or metal, sewn onto a piece of clothing and used for fastening two parts together

knoop van kleding

an unexpected and unpleasant event that happens by chance, usually causing damage or injury

incident

to say that a person or group has done something wrong

beschuldigen

a desired outcome that guides one's plans or actions

doel

in the direction of a particular person or thing

in de richting van iemand of iets

a wrong move or act

fout

up to now or the time stated

nog steeds

to cause injury or physical pain to yourself or someone else

iemand verwonden of pijn doen

in a way that is easily understandable or noticeable

blijkbaar

an electrical device that is used to stop or control the flow of current in a circuit in case it is too strong

elektrische zekering

to present or propose something to someone

iets presenteren

to regain complete health after a period of sickness or injury

weer gezond worden

to intentionally damage or undermine something, often for personal gain or as an act of protest or revenge

saboteren

needed to be done for a particular reason or purpose

van levensbelang

expressing a genuine or sincere emotion, feeling, or thought

oprecht

achieving the intended or desired result

effectief

the crime of demanding money or benefits from someone by threatening to reveal secret or sensitive information about them

chantage

a conversation with someone about a serious subject

discussie

to stop being angry or blaming someone for what they have done, and to choose not to punish them for their mistakes or flaws

iemand vergeven