8.10.2024 Flashcards

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Mensen die in Brussel/ Belgie/Vlaanderen/Wallonie wonen

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Brusselaar(s)
Belg(en)
Vlaming(en)
Waal (Walen)

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2
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French speaking culture

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Franstalige cultuur

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3
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independent

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onafhankelijke

Zij is een onafhankelijke vrouw die haar eigen beslissingen neemt.
(She is an independent woman who makes her own decisions.)

Het land is sinds 1945 onafhankelijk van buitenlandse invloed.
(The country has been independent of foreign influence since 1945.)

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4
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to swear, to curse
swearwords

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schelden
het scheldwoord

Hij begon te schelden toen hij zijn sleutels niet kon vinden.
(He started to swear when he couldn’t find his keys.)

Scheldwoorden zijn niet gepast in een professionele omgeving.
(Swear words are not appropriate in a professional environment.)

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5
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Belgie +Nederland

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De Lage Landen

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6
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football world cup

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wereld kampioenschap voetbal

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7
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to call” or “to name, to mention

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noemen

We noemen onze nieuwe hond Max.
(We are naming our new dog Max.)

Hij noemde een paar goede redenen om te verhuizen.
(He mentioned a few good reasons to move.)

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8
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Nobel Prize winner of Literature

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Nobelprijswinnar van Literatuur

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9
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artist

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de kunstenaar, de artiest

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10
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singer

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de zanger (male)
de zangeres (female)

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author

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de auteur, de schrijver

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musician

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de muzikant

saxofonist
trompetist
violist
pianist

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13
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De scheldworden

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These are Dutch slang and swear words, often used to express frustration, anger, or insult. Here’s an explanation of each term:

  1. Zot – This means “crazy” or “fool” in a playful or sometimes insulting way. It can be used humorously or to criticize someone.
    • Example: Hij is helemaal zot van voetbal. (He is crazy about football.)
  2. Verdomme – A mild swear word meaning “damn” or “dammit.” It’s commonly used to express frustration.
    • Example: Verdomme, ik ben mijn sleutels kwijt! (Damn, I lost my keys!)
  3. Godverdomme – A stronger version of “verdomme,” it translates to “God damn it.” It’s considered more offensive because it invokes the name of God.
    • Example: Godverdomme, waarom gebeurt dit altijd met mij? (God damn it, why does this always happen to me?)
  4. Potverdomme – A softened version of “godverdomme,” it’s used to avoid directly invoking God’s name but still expresses frustration.
    • Example: Potverdomme, wat een pech! (Damn it, what bad luck!)
  5. Rotzak – This translates to “bastard” or “scumbag,” used as an insult towards someone considered mean or unkind.
    • Example: Wat een rotzak, hij heeft me bedrogen! (What a bastard, he cheated on me!)
  6. Paljas – A less common term, meaning “clown” or “fool.” It’s used to refer to someone who is being silly or ridiculous.
    • Example: Gedraag je niet als een paljas! (Don’t act like a fool!)
  7. Klootzak – A strong insult, literally meaning “scrotum,” but used to refer to someone as an “asshole” or “jerk.”
    • Example: Wat een klootzak, hij heeft me laten zitten! (What an asshole, he stood me up!)
  8. Dommerik – A mild insult meaning “fool” or “idiot.”
    • Example: Waarom deed je dat, dommerik? (Why did you do that, fool?)
  9. Dikke nek – A Belgian Dutch expression, meaning “arrogant person” or “snob.” It refers to someone who is conceited or full of themselves.
    • Example: Hij denkt dat hij alles weet, wat een dikke nek! (He thinks he knows everything, what a snob!)

These words vary in intensity, with some being mild and others quite strong or offensive. It’s important to be mindful of the context and audience when using them.

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14
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acrobat
actor
dancer
director
draftsman
painter

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acrobaten
acteur
danser
regisseur
tekenaar
schilder

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15
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soon” or “quickly

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gauw

Ik moet gauw vertrekken, anders kom ik te laat.
(I need to leave soon, or I will be late.)

Ze werkt gauw en maakt weinig fouten.
(She works quickly and makes few mistakes.)

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15
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tower

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de toren(s)

16
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to suffer

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lijden

Hij lijdt aan een ernstige ziekte.
(He is suffering from a serious illness.)

Zij lijdt veel onder de druk van haar werk.
(She suffers a lot under the pressure of her work.)

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to cry

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wenen, huilen

17
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red devils

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rode duivels

18
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to burn

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branden

Het huis begon te branden na de blikseminslag.
(The house started to burn after the lightning strike.)

De kaarsen branden op de tafel.
(The candles are burning on the table.)

“Branden” can also be used figuratively, for example, to express strong emotions or desires:

Hij brandt van nieuwsgierigheid.
(He is burning with curiosity.)

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to die

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sterven

Zijn opa is vorig jaar gestorven.
(His grandfather died last year.)

De plant is gestorven door gebrek aan water.
(The plant died due to a lack of water.)

20
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the sad summer”

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de droeve zomer

Na het verlies van haar moeder herinnerde ze zich de droeve zomer die volgde.
(After the loss of her mother, she remembered the sad summer that followed.)

21
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In the past, my children never stayed in after-school care

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Vroeger bleven mijn kinderen nooit in de naschoolse opvang

22
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to point, to show

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wijzen

Hij wijst naar de kaart op de muur.
(He points to the map on the wall.)

De leraar wees ons op een fout in de tekst.
(The teacher pointed out a mistake in the text.)

Alle tekenen wijzen erop dat het gaat regenen.
(All signs indicate that it will rain.)

23
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do you have any money on you?

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heb jij geld bij je?

24
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I ask if you have money with you

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Ik vraag of jij geld bij je hebt

25
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gradually” or “slowly but surely

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stilaan

Stilaan begon hij beter Nederlands te spreken.
(Gradually, he started to speak better Dutch.)

De stad werd stilaan drukker naarmate de avond vorderde.
(The city gradually became busier as the evening progressed.)

26
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nice and charming

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aardig en charmant

Hij is een aardig en charmant persoon die altijd iedereen aan het lachen maakt.
(He is a nice and charming person who always makes everyone laugh.)

De ober was aardig en charmant, wat de avond nog leuker maakte.
(The waiter was nice and charming, which made the evening even more enjoyable.)

27
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it is true that you are not allowed to smoke

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het klopt dat je niet mag roken

28
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the declarative sentence

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De mededelende zin

De zon schijnt vandaag.
(The sun is shining today.)

Hij houdt van lezen.
(He loves to read.)

Het regent niet.
(It is not raining.)

Declarative sentences are the most common type of sentences used in everyday communication, as they convey facts or opinions.