Dieren - Werkwoorden die betrekking hebben op dieren
Hier leer je enkele Engelse werkwoorden die betrekking hebben op dieren, zoals "waggelen", "galop" en "pikken".
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to pursue and capture or kill other animals as a means of securing food or defending territory

jagen, achtervolgen

(of animals or birds) to lose hair, feathers, etc. temporarily before they grow back

verharen, omruilen

(of some animals or plants) to spend the winter sleeping deeply

hibernaten, winterrust houden

(of fish, birds, or other animals) to move to different geographic areas according to seasons in order to breed, find food, or escape harsh environmental conditions

migreren, verhuizen

to move through water by moving parts of the body, typically arms and legs

zwemmen, zwemactiviteit

(of a bird) to land and rest on something, such as a branch, bar, etc.

neerstrijken, zitten

(of a bird, aircraft, etc.) to remain at one place in midair

zweven, in de lucht blijven

to change wild animals or plants for human use or cultivation

domestiseren, temmen

to make or become undetectable by resembling the color or shape of a surrounding

camoufleren, verborgen houden

(of a bird) to move the beak in a sudden movement and bite something

pikken, knabbelen

to move stealthily or quietly towards prey or a target, typically in a deliberate and calculated manner

besluipen, achtervolgen

(of an animal or insect) to pierce the skin of another animal or a human, typically injecting poison, either in self-defense or while preying

steken, injecteren met gif

to follow a person or thing and see where they go, often for the purpose of catching them

achtervolgen, jaagden

to react or respond with anger, irritation, or indignation, often by stiffening or erecting hairs or bristles on the body

opsteken, boos reageren

(of a horse) to leap or jump with its back arched, typically in an attempt to throw off a rider or in a show of resistance

schoppen, kwispelen

to twist or pull fibers together to form a continuous thread or yarn

spinnen, draaien

to gather or travel to a place in large, dense groups

in grote getale toestromen, verzamelen

to deposit pollen on a plant or flower so that it can produce new seeds or fruit

bestuiven, pollineren

(of a bird) to produce a melodious, trilling, or warbling song with a series of varying notes and pitches

kwetteren, zingen

to groom oneself or another individual by straightening and cleaning the feathers or fur using the beak or tongue

verzorging, stylen

to shed or cast off of old skin, scales, feathers, or horns, typically as part of a natural growth

afwerpen, verliezen

to track something using one's sense of smell, typically performed by animals to locate food, identify potential threats, or find mates

ruiken, opsporen

to search for and consume decaying or dead organic matter as a source of food, often done by animals

doorzoeken, afzoeken

to hunt, capture, and eat other animals as a means of survival

prooien, jagen op

to stand or rise onto the back legs, usually referring to animals

achterop staan, op de achterbenen staan

to use the front feet in a repetitive and scratching motion, often done by animals to express eagerness, curiosity, or frustration

krabben, schrapen

to pass, endure, or spend the winter season

overwinteren, de winter doorbrengen

to regularly eat a specific type of food to stay alive and grow

voeden met, eten van

to cause a marine animal to come onto shore or land, either intentionally or unintentionally

Aan land brengen, Aantrekken tot de kust

to move about in a lively and playful way, usually by jumping or running, as seen in the behavior of young or excited animals

springen, spelen

to play or engage in lively, joyful, and often energetic or spontaneous activities

scharrelen, springen

to shake, fluff up, or disarrange the feathers of a bird, either as a sign of agitation, aggression, or fear, or as a part of their natural grooming behavior

opzwellend, verhullen

to expel a fine mist or stream of liquid or other substance from the body, often as a defense mechanism or as a way to mark territory or communicate with other animals

spuiten, vernevelen

to startle or suddenly move away from something or someone, often due to fear, timidity, or a desire to avoid contact or attention

verschrikken, terugdeinzen

to scratch or scrape at something with the hands or claws, as if trying to dig or climb

krabben, schrapen

to dig or search for something by using the snout, as done by certain animals like pigs

wroeten, graven

to dig a hole or tunnel into the ground or other surface to create a space for shelter or habitation

graven, burchten

to chew and regurgitate food, typically performed by ruminant animals such as cows and sheeps

herkauwen, opnieuw kauwen

(of a horse or other animals) to move at a speed faster than a walk and slower than a canter

trotteren, draven

to feed on leaves, twigs, or other plant materials by nibbling or grazing, commonly done by animals such as deer or goats

grazen, huppelen

to bound or run with long, easy strides, often seen in animals such as horses, wolves, or gazelles

rennen, springen

to walk in a proud or self-assured manner, with the body held upright and the chest puffed out

pronken, zelfverzekerd lopen

to move quickly and lightly from somewhere or something to another

fladderen, snel bewegen

to move smoothly and effortlessly through the air or on a surface with little or no propulsion

glijden, zweven

to move or flap rapidly and lightly, typically referring to the motion of wings, leaves, or other flexible objects

fladderen, wapperen

to run or move quickly and playfully with small, light steps

huppelen, rondrennen

to move stealthily and with intent, especially by a predatory animal

sluipen, zich verstoppen

to leap or spring forward with energy and enthusiasm, often with all feet leaving the ground simultaneously

springen, huppelen

to walk at a slow and leisurely pace, usually without any particular purpose or urgency

slenteren, wandelen

to quickly and unexpectedly attack a group or place to surround and capture them

neerduiken, toeslaan

to walk with short, clumsy steps and a swaying motion from side to side, typically as a result of being overweight or having short legs

waggelen, waggelend lopen

to move slowly with the body near the ground or on the hands and knees

kruipen, kruipend bewegen

to move in a slow, heavy, and awkward manner, often due to the size or weight of the body or object being carried

langzaam bewegen, zwaar voortbewegen

