Chapter 1 Flashcards
Mother with infants go to that part of the hospital.
Infant
Klein kind, kind onder de 7 jaar
It is forbidden to sell alcohol to minors.
Minor
Minderjarige
The fires were set by a gang of youths.
Youth
Jongen, jongeman
This is a computer program especially for the elderly.
Elderly
Bejaarden
There were portraits of his ancestors on the wall.
Ancestor
Voorouder
We must do our best to preserve the environment for posterity.
Posterity
Nageslacht
Depression is often hereditary.
Hereditary
Erfelijk
He can’t claim to speak for the whole humanity.
Humanity
Mensheid
Mankind has always wondered whether we are alone in the universe.
Mankind
Mensheid
According to Darwin’s theory of evolution, humans descend form ape-like creatures.
To descend from
Afstammen van
On holiday we visited an Indian tribe.
Tribe
Stam
The two countries are military allies.
Ally
Bondgenoot
He is not a friend but a business associate.
Associate
Relatie
Parental consent is required for a minor to get her tongue pierced.
Parental
Ouderlijk
The child’s parents or guardians must give their consent before she has the operation.
Guardian
Voogd
He has reared tree children all by himself.
To rear
Grootbrengen, opvoeden
She has brought up four children all by herself.
To bring up
Grootbrengen, opvoeden
Jim and I are engaged and intend to marry next year.
Engaged
Verloofd
She’s decided to shack up with her boyfriend.
To shack up
Samenwonen
Joyce fancies Tim.
To fancy
Verliefd zijn op
They’ve been having marital problems lately.
Marital problems
Huwelijksproblemen