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Sleutelwoordenschat voor Extreme en Actiesporten - Street Luge

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Key Extreme and Action Sports Vocabulary
street luge
street luge
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a gravity-powered sport where a person rides a specially designed board, lying on their back, feet-first, and races downhill on paved roads at high speeds

straatluge, luge race op de weg

straatluge, luge race op de weg

Ex: He trained for months before attempting a downhill street luge competition. 
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exciting
exciting
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

making us feel interested, happy, and energetic

opwindend, spannend

opwindend, spannend

Ex: It was exciting to see dolphins while we were on the boat. 
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sport
sport
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a physical activity or competitive game with specific rules that people do for fun or as a profession

sport

sport

Ex: Basketball is a dynamic sport that demands quick thinking and agility. 
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race
race
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a competition between people, vehicles, animals, etc. to find out which one is the fastest and finishes first

race, wedstrijd

race, wedstrijd

Ex: My brother won a medal in the bicycle race. 
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special
special
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

different or better than what is normal

speciaal, bijzonder

speciaal, bijzonder

Ex: That song holds a special place in her heart. 
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board
board
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a flat, often elongated piece of equipment used to glide over surfaces like water or snow

plank, surfplank

plank, surfplank

Ex: He waxed his board before heading out to catch the morning waves. 
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skateboard
skateboard
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a small board with two sets of wheels we stand on to move around by pushing one foot down

skateboard, plank met wielen

skateboard, plank met wielen

Ex: He enjoys riding his skateboard around the neighborhood, doing tricks and jumps at the local skate park. 
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to lie
to lie
[werkwoord]

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

liggen,  gaan liggen

liggen, gaan liggen

Ex: After a long day of work, she decided to lie on the sofa and relax for a while. 
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to lie back
to lie back
[werkwoord]

to move from a sitting position to a flat or nearly flat position on the back

gaan liggen, terugleunen

gaan liggen, terugleunen

Ex: After the long flight, he decided to lie back on the sofa to rest. 
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fast
fast
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

having a high speed when doing something, especially moving

snel, vlug

snel, vlug

Ex: He had a fast response to emergency situations. 
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to control
to control
[werkwoord]

to manage and operate a device, system, or process, causing it to function as intended

besturen, beheersen

besturen, beheersen

Ex: She used the remote to control the television from across the room. 
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foot
foot
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the body part that is at the end of our leg and we stand and walk on

voet, poot

voet, poot

Ex: He traced patterns in the sand with his foot, leaving temporary imprints. 
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body
body
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

our or an animal's hands, legs, head, and every other part together

lichaam, organisme

lichaam, organisme

Ex: She enjoys yoga because it helps her connect with her body and find inner balance. 
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downhill
downhill
[bijwoord]

in a downward direction, typically toward the lower point of a hill

bergafwaarts, naar beneden

bergafwaarts, naar beneden

Ex: The cyclist sped downhill, enjoying the thrill of the descent. 
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fun
fun
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

providing entertainment or amusement

leuk, amusant

leuk, amusant

Ex: The fun day at the amusement park was filled with laughter and excitement. 
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popular
popular
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

receiving a lot of love and attention from many people

populair, geliefd

populair, geliefd

Ex: Harry Potter books are very popular among teenagers. 
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dangerous
dangerous
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

capable of destroying or causing harm to a person or thing

gevaarlijk

gevaarlijk

Ex: Crossing the road without looking is dangerous. 
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to wear
to wear
[werkwoord]

to have something such as clothes, shoes, etc. on your body

dragen, aanhebben

dragen, aanhebben

Ex: She decided to wear a beautiful dress to the party. 
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safety
safety
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the condition of being protected and not affected by any potential risk or threat

veiligheid, beveiliging

veiligheid, beveiliging

Ex: The company prioritizes safety by regularly inspecting equipment and training employees to avoid accidents. 
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gear
gear
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a collection of equipment or tools required for a specific activity, operation, or sport

uitrusting, materiaal

uitrusting, materiaal

Ex: The hikers packed all the necessary gear for their mountain expedition. 
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helmet
helmet
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a hard hat worn by soldiers, bikers, etc. for protection

helm, veiligheidshelm

helm, veiligheidshelm

Ex: The construction worker wore a bright yellow safety helmet before entering the site. 
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glove
glove
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

item of clothing for our hands with a separate space for each finger

handschoen, want

handschoen, want

Ex: She pulled on her gloves before stepping out into the cold winter morning. 
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pad
pad
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a flat mass of soft material used for protection, stuffing, or comfort

kussen, vulling

kussen, vulling

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safely
safely
[bijwoord]

in a way that avoids harm or danger

veilig, zonder gevaar

veilig, zonder gevaar

Ex: The lifeguard watched the swimmers carefully to ensure they played safely in the pool. 
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famous
famous
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

known by a lot of people

beroemd, bekend

beroemd, bekend

Ex: The famous singer performed to a sold-out crowd at the arena. 
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California
California
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes

Californië, Staat Californië

Californië, Staat Californië

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the United States
the United States
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a country in North America that has 50 states

Verenigde Staten

Verenigde Staten

Ex: English is the primary language spoken in the United States. 
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hill
hill
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a naturally raised area of land that is higher than the land around it, often with a round shape

heuvel, heuveltje

heuvel, heuveltje

Ex: From the top of the hill, you can see the whole city. 
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perfect
perfect
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

exactly right or ideal for a particular purpose or situation; having all the desired qualities with no flaws

perfect

perfect

Ex: This track is perfect for racing because of its smooth surface and sharp turns. 
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Switzerland
Switzerland
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a country in Western Central Europe, south of Germany

Zwitserland

Zwitserland

Ex: Geneva, located in Switzerland, is home to many international organizations. 
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mountain
mountain
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a very tall and large natural structure that looks like a huge hill with a pointed top that is often covered in snow

berg, top

berg, top

Ex: I took a photo of the mountain peak, capturing its majestic beauty. 
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exciting
exciting
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

making us feel interested, happy, and energetic

opwindend, spannend

opwindend, spannend

Ex: It was exciting to see dolphins while we were on the boat. 
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course
course
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an area of land or water used for races, sports, and other similar activities

baan, veld

baan, veld

Ex: The golf course stretched out across rolling hills, challenging players with its bunkers and water hazards. 
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thrilling
thrilling
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

causing great pleasure or excitement

opwindend, spannend

opwindend, spannend

Ex: The roller coaster ride was thrilling, with twists and turns that left riders screaming with excitement. 
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wind
wind
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

air that moves quickly or strongly in a current as a result of natural forces

wind, bries

wind, bries

Ex: She could hear the wind howling outside her window. 
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to compete
to compete
[werkwoord]

to join in a contest or game

wedijveren, deelnemen

wedijveren, deelnemen

Ex: Every year, hundreds of athletes compete in the city marathon. 
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practice
practice
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the act of repeatedly doing something to become better at doing it

praktijk, oefening

praktijk, oefening

Ex: Daily practice of yoga can improve flexibility and reduce stress. 
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to balance
to balance
[werkwoord]

to keep something in a stable and even position, typically by adjusting or redistributing weight

balanceren, in evenwicht houden

balanceren, in evenwicht houden

Ex: She managed to balance the tray of drinks as she walked across the room. 
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kilometers per hour
kilometers per hour
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a unit of measurement used to express speed or velocity in the metric system, representing the distance traveled in kilometers over the course of one hour

kilometer per uur, km/u

kilometer per uur, km/u

Ex: The car was traveling at 100 km/h. 
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gravity
gravity
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

(physics) the universal force of attraction between any pair of objects with mass

zwaartekracht

zwaartekracht

Ex: Gravity is what keeps the planets in orbit around the Sun and the Moon in orbit around the Earth. 
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