Werkwoorden van beweging - Werkwoorden voor veranderingen in lichaamshouding

to rise up onto one's feet, typically from a seated or lying position, and support oneself in an upright position

opstaan

to rise to a standing position from a seated or lying position

opstaan

to get on our feet and stand up

opstaan

to bend the head or move the upper half of the body forward to show respect or as a way of greeting

buigen

to go to a position in which the knees are bent and the back of thighs are touching or very close to one's heels

zitten

to crouch or squat down slightly

zich bukken

to squat down low, or sit on one's haunches in a relaxed or stable position

hurken

to sit on one's calves and move the chest close to one's knees

zitten op de hielen

to support the weight of the body on a knee or both knees

knielen

to bend the upper side of one's body forward

buigen

to lower the head or body quickly as a gesture of avoidance or to avoid being hit

duiken

to bend from a straight position typically to rest the body against something for support

leunen

to bend the upper side of the body forward and make a rounded back

buigen

to sit, lean or fall heavily or suddenly, typically due to exhaustion, weakness, or lack of energy.

zitten vallen

to put our bottom on something like a chair or the ground while keeping our back straight

zitten

to fall or collapse suddenly and heavily, either intentionally or unintentionally

vallen

to fall or sit down heavily, often with a soft or muffled sound

neerploffen

to sit with one leg on either side of an object

met een been aan elke kant zitten

to sit or stand with one leg on either side of

overheen zitten

to position one's body like a ball with one's arms and legs placed close to one's body while sitting

opkrullen

to bend over typically as a reaction to laughter or pain

overbuigen

(of a person or animal) to be in a resting position on a flat surface, not standing or sitting

liggen

to bend the upper body backwards

achteroverleunen

to spread out one's limbs in a relaxed manner while sitting, falling, etc.

zich uitrekken