Boek Insight - Upper-intermediate - Eenheid 9 - 9A

to become apparent after a period of development, transformation, or investigation

voorkomen, tevoorschijn komen

the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry

technologie, techniek

a business or company that has just begun operation

start-up, nieuwe onderneming

a type of educational institution that provides training and education in practical skills and applied sciences

technisch instituut, vakschool

the part of the phone held to the ear through which one can listen and speak

hoorn, telefoonhoorn

a flexible, insulated wire that carries electricity for household devices

kabel, draad

a group of numbered buttons on a surface used for operating a TV, phone, computer, etc.

cijfer-toetsenbord, toetsenbord

a device worn on the head that combines a headphone and microphone for listening and speaking

headset, hoofdtelefoon

a very small device that we put on the opening outside of our ear canals to listen to music or sounds without others listening

oordopjes, hoofdtelefoon

large and occupying a significant amount of space, often hard to handle

bulky, omvangrijk

having the latest and most advanced features or design

de avant-garde, hypermodern

efficient and functional

handig, praktisch

costing a lot of money

duurder, kostbaar

having a smooth and shiny texture, typically describing hair, fur, or skin that appears healthy and well-maintained

glad, glanzend

(of prices) unreasonably or extremely high

bizar, exorbitant

moderate in amount or quality

redelijk

easily damaged or broken

fragiel

having the ability to return to its original shape or position after being stretched or compressed

elastisch, veerkrachtig

challenging to manage or move due to size, weight, or awkward shape

onkruid, log

(of a person) attractive, stylish, or beautiful

elegant, stijlvol

simple in design, without a specific pattern

simpel, vlak

(of ideas, products, etc.) creative, original, and unlike anything else that exists

innovatief, creatief

lacking purpose or function, and unable to help in any way

nutteloos, doelloos

favorable or well-suited for a specific purpose or situation

handig, geschikt

outdated and gone out of style, often replaced by more current trends or advancements

verouderd, uit de mode

(of a material or product) durable and able to withstand frequent use or wear without showing signs of damage

slijtvaste, duurzame

a person or group who is among the first to embrace and use a new product, technology, or innovation

eerste gebruiker, pionier