Academisch IELTS (Band 6-7) - Houdingen en posities

to form or create an arch or curve, often referring to a graceful or curved shape

bogen

to incline or lean in a particular direction

hellen

to make a sudden, forceful forward movement

snellen

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 move or flow in a manner characterized by spirals

wikkelen

to unwind, release, or straighten something that has been wound into a spiral or twisted shape

ontwinden

to support, hold up, or sustain by placing or leaning against a firm or solid structure

steunen

to place something into a sheltered or hidden position

stoppen

to sit with one leg on either side of an object

met een been aan elke kant zitten

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

zich uitrekken

to bend the upper side of one's body forward

buigen

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

zitten op de hielen

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 settle or nestle closely and comfortably, especially for warmth or affection

knuffelen

to bend or position a part of body in a curved or coiled shape

krullen

to sit, walk, or stand lazily with a downward head and rounded shoulders

slenteren

to affectionately press or lean against someone or something

wrijven