an individual's religious or ethnic background that is passed down to them from their ancestors

cultureel erfgoed, erfgoed

the total expanse of land, typically measured in square units

oppervlakte, grondgebied

the process of removing excess water or other liquids from an area or system, typically through a network of pipes, channels, or natural slopes

drainage, afvoer

the covert gathering of information for political, military, or economic purposes, often conducted by intelligence agencies

espionage

a short, memorable saying that expresses a common observation or truth about life

gezegde, spreuk

the number of miles per gallon of fuel efficiency achieved by a vehicle

brandstofverbruik, mileage

an elastic tissue that supports or connects joints in an infant and turns into skeleton during growth

kraakbeen

something that appears desirable or promising but is ultimately unattainable or elusive

mirage, illusie

a wise and knowledgeable character who provides guidance or advice to the protagonist

wijze, adviseur

an intermediary entity or individual that facilitates transactions or negotiations between parties

makelaardij, intermediair

a position that grants superiority or advantage over others

voordeel, perspectief

a light-hearted and playful exchange of banter or conversation

grappen, luchtige conversatie

a charge levied on the detention of a vessel, container, or cargo beyond the allotted time for loading or unloading at a port

demurrage, opslagkosten

the process of something getting smaller or decrease in size

krimping, afname

