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Essentiële Woordenschat voor de TOEFL - Fases van het leven

Hier leer je enkele Engelse woorden over levensfasen, zoals "burial", "infant", "youth", enz. die nodig zijn voor het TOEFL-examen.

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Essential Words Needed for TOEFL
adolescence
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a period in one's life between puberty and adulthood

adolescentie, puberteit

adolescentie, puberteit

Ex: Adolescence can be a confusing period full of self-discovery .
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adolescent
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a young person who is in the process of becoming an adult

adolescent, jongere

adolescent, jongere

Ex: Adolescents often experience strong emotions as they grow .
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youth
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a young man or teenage boy, typically in the stage of life between childhood and adulthood

jeugd, jongeman

jeugd, jongeman

Ex: The school organized a camp for youths during the summer .
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youthful
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

having the characteristics that are typical of young people

jeugdige, jong

jeugdige, jong

Ex: The modelyouthful features and slender figure made her a favorite in the fashion industry .
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adulthood
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the period of being an adult, characterized by physical and psychological maturity

volwassenheid, adultheid

volwassenheid, adultheid

Ex: The transition from childhood adulthood often involves gaining independence and taking on new roles in society .
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boyhood
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the period of a male's life before he reaches adulthood

jongensjaren, jeugd

jongensjaren, jeugd

Ex: The worn baseball cap held memories of countless games played during boyhood.
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girlhood
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the period of a female individual's life before she reaches adulthood

meisjeperiode, meisjesjaren

meisjeperiode, meisjesjaren

Ex: The bond formed during girlhood remained strong as Sarah and Emily navigated the challenges of adulthood together .
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infancy
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the period or state of very early childhood

kindertijd, babyperiode

kindertijd, babyperiode

Ex: The memories infancy are often hazy , but some people claim to recall snippets of their early experiences .
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infant
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a very young child, typically from birth to around one year old

zuigeling, baby

zuigeling, baby

Ex: The daycare center provides a safe and nurturing environment infants while their parents are at work .
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maturity
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the state and quality of being mentally and behaviorally rational and sensible

volwassenheid, rijpheid

volwassenheid, rijpheid

Ex: Mary 's artwork displayed a level maturity beyond her years , drawing praise from critics and art enthusiasts alike .
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premature
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

(of a baby) born before completing the normal full-term pregnancy length

prematuur, vroeggeboren

prematuur, vroeggeboren

Ex: She gave birth to twins , one of whom was premature but healthy .
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teens
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the period of one's life between the age of 13 and 19

de tieners, de adolescentie

de tieners, de adolescentie

Ex: They made many memories during their teens before leaving for college .
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midlife crisis
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a disappointment, lack of confidence or worry that a person may feel or experience in their life when they are 40 or 50 years old

middenlevenscrisis, crisis op middelbare leeftijd

middenlevenscrisis, crisis op middelbare leeftijd

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anniversary
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the date on which a special event happened in a previous year

verjaardag, jubileum

verjaardag, jubileum

Ex: This weekend is anniversary of when we moved into our new home .
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burial
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the act of burying a dead body or the ceremony in which a dead body is buried

begraving, begravenis

begraving, begravenis

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childbirth
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the process in which a baby is born

geboorte, bevalling

geboorte, bevalling

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pregnancy
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the state of being with child

zwangerschap, draagzaamheid

zwangerschap, draagzaamheid

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elder
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

(plural) people who are older, wiser and more experienced than others

oudere, bejaarde

oudere, bejaarde

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engagement
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an agreement between two people to get married or the duration of this agreement

verloving, engagement

verloving, engagement

Ex: They decided to delay engagement party until after the holidays .
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funeral
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a religious ceremony in which people bury or cremate a dead person

begrafenis, uitvaart

begrafenis, uitvaart

Ex: funeral procession made its way to the cemetery , where she was laid to rest beside her husband .
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juvenile
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

relating to young people who have not reached adulthood yet

jeugdig, kinderlijke

jeugdig, kinderlijke

Ex: He pleaded guilty to charges juvenile vandalism for spray-painting graffiti on public property .
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underage
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

not old enough to legally engage in certain activities such as drinking or getting a driver's license

onder leeftijd, jeugdige

onder leeftijd, jeugdige

Ex: The club was fined for serving alcohol underage patrons during a recent inspection .
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widow
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a married woman whose spouse is dead and has not married again

weduwe, weduwe (vrouw die haar echtgenoot heeft verloren en niet opnieuw is getrouwd)

weduwe, weduwe (vrouw die haar echtgenoot heeft verloren en niet opnieuw is getrouwd)

Ex: He left behind widow and two young children .
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widower
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a man whose spouse is dead and has not remarried

weduwnaar, weduwman

weduwnaar, weduwman

Ex: widower continued to wear his wedding ring as a symbol of his love .
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orphan
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a child whose parents have died

wees, weesje

wees, weesje

Ex: orphan's resilience and strength inspired those around them , despite facing unimaginable loss at a young age .
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elderly
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

advanced in age

oudere, bejaarde

oudere, bejaarde

Ex: elderly gentleman greeted everyone with a warm smile and a twinkle in his eye .
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maternity leave
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a period of time when a woman can take a break from working and stay home before and after the birth of her child

zwangerschapsverlof, kraamverlof

zwangerschapsverlof, kraamverlof

Ex: Maternity leave allowed her to bond with her newborn without worrying about work responsibilities .
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middle-aged
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

(of a person) approximately between 45 to 65 years old, typically indicating a stage of life between young adulthood and old age

middeljarig, van middelbare leeftijd

middeljarig, van middelbare leeftijd

Ex: middle-aged woman was running for office in the upcoming election .
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to pass away
[werkwoord]

to no longer be alive

overlijden, sterven

overlijden, sterven

Ex: My passed away last year after a long illness .
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retirement
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the period during someone's life when they stop working often due to reaching a certain age

pensioen, met pensioen zijn

pensioen, met pensioen zijn

Ex: Retirement allowed him to spend more time with his grandchildren .
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senior
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

related to individuals who are considered elderly

senior, oudere

senior, oudere

Ex: senior member of the team provides guidance and mentorship to younger colleagues .
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toddler
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a young child who is starting to learn how to walk

peuter, kleuter

peuter, kleuter

Ex: They took toddler to the park , where he enjoyed playing on the swings .
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grownup
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

(used by children or when talking to them) an adult who is fully matured and responsible

volwassene, grote mensen

volwassene, grote mensen

Ex: Despite the challenges , embracing the role of grownup can lead to personal growth and fulfillment .
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