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
(of animals or birds) to lose hair, feathers, etc. temporarily before they grow back
verharen
(of some animals or plants) to spend the winter sleeping deeply
hibernaten
(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
to move through water by moving parts of the body, typically arms and legs
zwemmen
(of a bird) to land and rest on something, such as a branch, bar, etc.
neerstrijken
(of a bird, aircraft, etc.) to remain at one place in midair
zweven
to change wild animals or plants for human use or cultivation
domestiseren
to make or become undetectable by resembling the color or shape of a surrounding
camoufleren
(of a bird) to move the beak in a sudden movement and bite something
pikken
to move stealthily or quietly towards prey or a target, typically in a deliberate and calculated manner
besluipen
(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
to follow a person or thing and see where they go, often for the purpose of catching them
achtervolgen
(of a bird or an animal) to move forward by jumping on all feet
springen
to react or respond with anger, irritation, or indignation, often by stiffening or erecting hairs or bristles on the body
opsteken
to move suddenly or jerkily; to leap or jump with a quick, sudden movement, as a horse might do
springen
to twist or pull fibers together to form a continuous thread or yarn
spinnen
to gather or travel to a place in large, dense groups
in grote getale toestromen
to deposit pollen on a plant or flower so that it can produce new seeds or fruit
bestuiven
(of a bird) to produce a melodious, trilling, or warbling song with a series of varying notes and pitches
kwetteren
to groom oneself or another individual by straightening and cleaning the feathers or fur using the beak or tongue
verzorging
to shed or cast off of old skin, scales, feathers, or horns, typically as part of a natural growth
afwerpen
to track something using one's sense of smell, typically performed by animals to locate food, identify potential threats, or find mates
ruiken
to search for and consume decaying or dead organic matter as a source of food, often done by animals
doorzoeken
to hunt, capture, and eat other animals as a means of survival
prooien
to stand up or lift oneself onto the hind legs, often used to describe animals assuming an upright position with their front limbs off the ground
opsteken
to use the front feet in a repetitive and scratching motion, often done by animals to express eagerness, curiosity, or frustration
krabben
to regularly eat a specific type of food to stay alive and grow
voeden met
to cause a marine animal to come onto shore or land, either intentionally or unintentionally
Aan land brengen
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
to play or engage in lively, joyful, and often energetic or spontaneous activities
scharrelen
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
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
to startle or suddenly move away from something or someone, often due to fear, timidity, or a desire to avoid contact or attention
verschrikken
to scratch or scrape at something with the hands or claws, as if trying to dig or climb
krabben
to dig or search for something by using the snout, as done by certain animals like pigs
wroeten
to dig a hole or tunnel into the ground or other surface to create a space for shelter or habitation
graven
to chew and regurgitate food, typically performed by ruminant animals such as cows and sheeps
herkauwen
(of a horse or other animals) to move at a speed faster than a walk and slower than a canter
trotteren
to feed on leaves, twigs, or other plant materials by nibbling or grazing, commonly done by animals such as deer or goats
grazen
to bound or run with long, easy strides, often seen in animals such as horses, wolves, or gazelles
rennen
to walk in a proud or self-assured manner, with the body held upright and the chest puffed out
pronken
to move quickly and lightly from somewhere or something to another
fladderen
to move smoothly and effortlessly through the air or on a surface with little or no propulsion
glijden
to move or flap rapidly and lightly, typically referring to the motion of wings, leaves, or other flexible objects
fladderen
to run or move quickly and playfully with small, light steps
huppelen
to move stealthily and with intent, especially by a predatory animal
sluipen
to leap or spring forward with energy and enthusiasm, often with all feet leaving the ground simultaneously
springen
to walk at a slow and leisurely pace, usually without any particular purpose or urgency
slenteren
to quickly and unexpectedly attack a group or place to surround and capture them
neerduiken
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
to move slowly with the body near the ground or on the hands and knees
kruipen
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
to move or make something move from one side to another while suspended
zwaaien