Boek Insight - Intermediate - Eenheid 8 - 8A

to a high level or degree

zeer, hooglijk

having the necessary experience or knowledge to perform well in a particular field

vaardig, bekwaam

to move or travel through the air

vliegen, zweven

referring to something that involves repeating the same actions or elements multiple times, often leading to boredom or dissatisfaction

herhalend, monotoon

providing no opportunities to improve, advance, or progress

doodlopende, stilstaande

to make changes to or modify something, making it slightly different

variëren, wijzigen

causing mental or emotional strain or worry due to pressure or demands

stressvol, belastend

deserving of time, effort, or attention due to inherent value or benefits

de moeite waard, waardevol

requiring significant effort, skill, or determination to overcome or accomplish successfully

uitdagend, eisen

to have a certain amount of tasks or problems that need to be dealt with

to start to do an activity, often in a way that is encouraging to others

to elevate one's foot in order to rest or relax

to put someone in a difficult or challenging situation without providing any help or guidance

to show or teach someone how a particular job or task is done

to demonstrate one's ability in surpassing obstacles and dealing with difficult situations

the most important factor in an argument or a discussion that brings it to an end

de kern, de essentie

not exclusive to any particular gender and suitable for people of all gender identities

genderneutraal, niet-geslachtsgebonden

someone whose job is to put out fires and save people or animals from dangerous situations

brandweerman, brandbestrijders

a man who works for a fire department and puts out fires

brandweerman, brandbestrijdingsspecialist

the leader of a school, responsible for managing and guiding the school

schoolleider, directeur

a person, typically a man, who is in charge of a school

schoolhoofd, directeur

someone whose job is to protect people, catch criminals, and make sure that laws are obeyed

politieagent, politiebeambte

a woman whose job is to protect people, catch criminals, and make sure that laws are obeyed

politieagente, vrouwelijke agent

a person, often a man, who is employed to deliver mail and packages to people's homes or other locations

postbode, postbezorger

someone whose job is to serve or help customers in a shop

winkelmedewerker, verkoper

a person, often a man, whose job is to sell products or services to customers

verkoper, salesman

a person who speaks formally for an organization, government, etc.

woordvoerder, vertegenwoordiger

a person, often a man, who is appointed or elected to speak on behalf of a group or organization

woordvoerder, vertegenwoordiger

a person who is good at sports and physical exercise, and often competes in sports competitions

atleet, sporter

a woman who engages in sports or athletic activities

sportvrouw, vrouwelijke sporter

a person who works on a plane to bring passengers meals and take care of them

cabinepersoneel, vliegtuigmaatschappij assistent

a woman who works on an airplane, assisting passengers and ensuring their safety and comfort during the flight

stewardess, cabinepersoneel

someone whose job involves performing in movies, plays, or series

acteur, actrice

stylish, attractive, and often associated with luxury or sophistication

glamoureus, chic

a woman whose job involves performing in movies, plays, or series

actrice