BIN
Belgian Standardization Institue
BiZa
HO, Home Office
Birma
noun
Burma, country in southeastern Asia
Birmaans
noun
Burmese, resident or residents of Burma
Bissau
noun
bissau
biaisband
noun biaisband (de)
bias binding
biaislint
noun biaislint (het)
bias binding
bib
library
bibberatie
noun
shivers
bibberen
verb
shiver, quiver, tremble, shake
bibbergeld
noun
danger money
bibberig
adjective
trembling, shaking, shivering (as from fear or cold)
bibberigheid
noun bibberigheid (de)
state of shivering
biblicisme
noun
biblicism
bibliofiel
noun
bibliophile, book collector, one who loves books
bibliofilie
noun
bibliophily
bibliofoon
noun
library info line
bibliograaf
noun bibliograaf (de)
bibliographer, compiler of bibliographies
bibliografie
noun bibliografie (de)
bibliography, list of books by a particular author or on a particular subject; list of source materials used in the preparation of a scholarly work
bibliografisch
adjective
bibliographic, pertaining to or having the nature of a bibliography
bibliologie
noun
bibliology
biblioloog
noun biblioloog (de)
expert in bibliology
bibliomaan
noun
bibliomaniac, one who is excessively fond of books and the collecting of books
bibliomaniak
noun bibliomaniak (de)
bibliomaniac, one who is excessively fond of books and the collecting of books
bibliomanie
noun bibliomanie (de)
bibliomania, excessive fondness for books and the collecting of books
bibliothecaresse
noun
librarian, person who is trained to work in a library; person who manages a library
bibliothecaris
noun bibliothecaris (de)
librarian, person who is trained to work in a library; person who manages a library
bibliothecarisheid
noun bibliothecarisheid (de)
librarianship, position or duties of a librarian
bibliotheek
noun bibliotheek (de)
library, place where one can borrow books
biblist
noun biblist (de)
biblist, expert in Bible
biblistiek
noun
biblicism
biblistisch
adjective
biblistic
bicarbonaat
noun bicarbonaat (de)
bicarbonate; baking soda
biceps
noun biceps (de)
biceps, muscle with two origins; flexor muscle of the upper arm; thigh muscle that flexes the knee joint and extends the hip joint
bichromate
noun bichromate (het)
bichromate, dichromate (Chemistry)
biconcaaf
adjective
biconcave, concave on two sides
biconvex
adjective
biconvex, convex on two sides
bicultureel
adjective
bicultural, having two cultures
bidbank
noun bidbank (de)
prayer stool
biddag
noun
day of prayer and repentance, Protestant holiday observed nationally in Germany for prayer for the nation and corporate repentance for sin
bidden
verb
pray; implore, beg, plead
biddende
noun biddende (de)
prayer, worshipper
bidder
noun bidder (de)
prayer, worshipper
biderven
verb
featherbed
bidet
noun
bidet, basin-like bath which is used for washing the genital area
bidkapel
noun bidkapel (de)
chapel where one can pray
bidmatje
noun bidmatje (het)
prayer mat
bidon
water bottle, small container for holding drinking water
bidprentje
noun bidprentje (het)
devotional picture
bidsnoer
noun bidsnoer (het)
rosary, string of beads used in prayer (esp. by Roman Catholics)
bidstoel
noun bidstoel (de)
special chair used for praying
bidstond
noun bidstond (de)
prayer meeting
bie
noun
great, wonderful
bieb
noun
library
biecht
noun biecht (de)
(Roman Catholicism) confession, admission (of guilt, sin, etc.)
biechteling
noun biechteling (de)
confessor, confessant (Roman Catholicism)
biechten
verb
confess, tell one's sins to a priest (Roman Catholicism)
biechtgeheim
noun
secret of confession
biechthoren
noun
hear confession
biechtstoel
noun biechtstoel (de)
confessional, place where a priest hears confessions (Roman Catholicism)
biechtvader
noun biechtvader (m de)
priest who hears confession (Roman Catholicism)
bieden
verb
offer, propose, suggest; bid, bet
biedens
adjective
unresisting
bieder
noun bieder (m de)
bidder
biedermeier
noun
Biedermeier, period which refers to cultural development between 1815 and 1848
bieding
offering
bief
noun bief (de)
beefsteak, steak
biefstuk
noun biefstuk (het)
beefsteak, steak
biefstuksocialisme
noun
populist socialism
biels
noun
railroad tie, cement or wooden beam that is used as a base for railroad tracks
bielsen
noun
made of railroad ties
biennale
noun
Biennale, every other year; event that happens every 2 years; art exhibition that takes place in Venice
bier
noun bier (het)
beer, ale, type of alcoholic drink
bierachtig
adjective
resembling beer
bierblikje
noun bierblikje (het)
beer can, tin of beer, metal container holding beer
bierbrouwer
noun bierbrouwer (m de)
brewer, one who brews or owns a brewery
bierbrouwerij
noun bierbrouwerij (de)
brewery, beer factory
bierbuik
noun bierbuik (de)
beer belly, large stomach, bulging abdomen (especially from drinking an excessive amount of beer)
bierhuis
noun bierhuis (het)
beerhouse, alehouse
bierkaai
noun
pertaining to a losing battle
bierkroes
noun bierkroes (de)
toby
bierpomp
noun bierpomp (de)
beer pump
bierpul
noun bierpul (de)
tankard, large drinking vessel with a handle and a hinged cover
biertapperij
noun biertapperij (de)
beerhouse, alehouse
biertje
noun biertje (het)
beer
bierviltje
noun bierviltje (het)
beer mat
bies
noun bies (de)
rush, any species of marsh grass from the genus Juncus; piping, cord-like trimming sewn along the edges of seams
biesbos
noun biesbos (de)
beer-pump maintenance service
bieslook
noun bieslook (het)
chive, plant of the onion family (used as a seasoning)
biest
noun biest (de)
beestings; colostrum, thin milk produced by mammals in the first few days after the birth of young
biesversiering
noun biesversiering (de)
piping, cord-like trimming sewn along the edges of seams
biet
noun biet (de)
beet, vegetable
bietebauw
noun
boogey man, bogeyman, boogyman, bogyman, ghost-like monster that children often believe is real
bietensuiker
noun bietensuiker (de)
beet sugar, sugar derived from the sugar beet vegetable
bietsen
verb
scrounge, borrow something without intending to return or repay it (Slang)
bietser
noun bietser (de)
scrounger, one who lives at the expense of others, one who borrows from other people without repaying (Slang)
bietsuiker
noun
beet sugar, sugar derived from the sugar beet vegetable
biezen
verb
braid, decorate with a thin strip of fabric
biezenmat
noun biezenmat (de)
rush mat
bifilair
adjective
bifilar
bifocaal
adjective
bifocal, having one portion that corrects for near vision and one for far vision (of eyeglasses)
big
noun big (de)
piglet, young pig
bigamie
noun bigamie (de)
bigamy, marriage to two or more spouses at one time
bigamisch
adjective
bigamous, pertaining to or characterized by bigamy (marriage to two or more spouses at one time)
bigamist
noun bigamist (m de)
bigamist, person married to two or more spouses at one time
bigband
noun bigband (de)
big band
bigbang
big bang, theoretical explosion that created the universe (Astronomy)
bigboss
big boss, top man, head (of the company, office, firm, etc.); person in charge, leader
biggelen
verb
trickle, drip, dribble
biggen
verb
pig, farrow, give birth to a litter of pigs
bigot
bigot, person who is intolerant of differing ideas and beliefs, prejudiced person
bigotterie
noun
bigotry, intolerance of differing ideas and beliefs, prejudice
bij
adjective
up to date, extending to the present time, keeping up with what is most recent
bij
adverb
up to date, extending to the present time, keeping up with what is most recent
bij
noun bij (de)
bee, type of flying insect
bij
preposition
by, with, beside, at, to, towards, of, over
bij aanbesteding
adverb
by contract
bij acclamatie benoemen
verb
acclaim, applaud
bij afwisseling
adverb
in turns
bij benadering
adverb
approximately
bij bewustzijn
adjective
aware, conscious of
bij contract
adjective
contractual
bij de eerste blik
adverb
at first glance
bij de hand
adjective
ready, pat, at hand
bij de kust
adverb
inshore, towards the shore
bij de neus nemen
verb
footle
bij de staart trekken
verb
tail
bij de teugels houden
verb
rein in
bij de vleet
adverb
plenty of, lots of, heaps of, galore
bij de wet bepaald
adjective
statutory
bij elkaar
adverb
together, close
bij elkaar scharrelen
verb
shark up
bij elkaar trommelen
verb
whip, whip up
bij gebrek aan
preposition
for lack of, for want of
bij het krieken
adverb
before daybreak
bij het nekvel pakken
verb
take by the scruff of smb.'s neck
bij machte
adjective
able
bij nader inzien
adverb
on second thoughts, afterthought
bij stukken en brokken
adverb
piecemeal
bij toverslag
adverb
magically
bij uitstek
adverb
pre-eminently
bij vergissing
adverb
mistakenly
bij verrassing
adverb
by surprise
bij verstek
adverb
in absentia, by default
bij verstek veroordelen
verb
default
bij vlagen
adjective
spasmodic
bij voorbaat
adjective
in anticipation, anticipatory
bij voorkeur
adverb
preferably, for preference
bij wijze van
adverb
in a manner of, by the way of
bij wijze van spreken
adverb
in a way of speaking
bij zichzelf denken
verb
think to oneself
bij zijn volle verstand
adverb
in one's right mind
bijbaantje
noun bijbaantje (het)
sideline, secondary business or activity
bijbal
noun bijbal (de)
epididymis, (Anatomy) system of testicular tubules leading to the vas deferens
bijbedoeling
noun bijbedoeling (de)
ulterior motive, concealed motive, hidden reason for doing something
bijbehorend
adjective
accessory, appurtenant, relevant
bijbel
noun bijbel (de)
Bible, Holy Scriptures, book containing the Old and New Testaments (Christianity)
bijbelcommissie
noun bijbelcommissie (de)
bible commission
bijbelgenootschap
noun
Bible society
bijbelkring
noun bijbelkring (de)
Bible club
bijbellezing
noun bijbellezing (de)
lection, section of Scripture read during a church service
bijbelplaats
noun bijbelplaats (de)
passage in Bible
bijbels
adjective
Biblical, from the Bible, of the Holy Scriptures
bijbeltaal
noun
biblical language
bijbeltekst
noun bijbeltekst (de)
passage from the Bible; Scripture, sacred writings of the Old and/or New Testament
bijbelvast
adjective
well versed in the Bible, acting according to what's written in Bible
bijbelvastheid
noun bijbelvastheid (de)
behaviour according to what's written in Bible
bijbelvertaling
noun bijbelvertaling (de)
translation of Bible
bijbenen
verb
keep up, preserve, maintain
bijbetalen
verb
pay extra
bijbetaling
noun bijbetaling (de)
additional payment
bijbetekenis
noun bijbetekenis (de)
inferred meaning, connotation, overtone
bijblijven
verb
keep up, maintain, preserve
bijboeken
verb
record, inscribe
bijboeking
noun bijboeking (de)
entry, information entered (in a book, list, etc.)
bijbol
noun bijbol (de)
clove, one of a number of small sections which form a compound bulb
bijbrengen
verb
instill, infuse
bijdehand
adjective
insolent, impudent, cheeky
bijdehandje
noun bijdehandje (het)
clever woman or child
bijdetijds
adjective
modern, contemporary, current
bijdoen
verb
add, supplement
bijdraaien
verb
come round, change one's mind; veer round (Nautical)
bijdrage
noun bijdrage (de)
contribution, donation, grant
bijdragen
verb
contribute, donate, conduce
bijdragen tot
verb
aid, assist
bijdragend
adjective
contributory, conducive
bijdrager
noun bijdrager (de)
contributor, donor, giver
bijdruk
noun
additional print
bijeen
adverb
together
bijeenbinden
verb
tie together, bind
bijeenbrengen
verb
come together, gather together; gather, collect, muster
bijeendrijven
verb
round up, herd together
bijeengeraapt
adjective
gathered together from different places
bijeengescharrend
adjective
scratch
bijeengooien
verb
throw together
bijeenhouden
verb
hold together
bijeenkomen
verb
come together, gather together, assemble, congregate, convene
bijeenkomst
noun bijeenkomst (de)
assembly, gathering, congregation, coming together
bijeenlezen
verb
glean, gather, compile
bijeenpassen
verb
harmonize
bijeenrapen
verb
collect, gather
bijeenraping
noun
gathering together from different places
bijeenroepen
verb
call together, summon, call
bijeenroeper
noun
one who convenes
bijeenroeping
noun bijeenroeping (de)
calling together
bijeenschakelen
verb
link, hook up, shackle
bijeenscharrelen
verb
scrape together, gather together with difficulty
bijeenschrapen
verb
scrape together, gather together with difficulty
bijeenzijn
noun
gathering, assembly
bijen
noun bijen (de)
hive
bijendans
noun bijendans (de)
bees' dance
bijenhonig
noun
bee honey
bijenhoning
noun bijenhoning (de)
bee honey
bijenhouder
noun bijenhouder (m de)
beekeeper, apiarist, one who raises bees
bijenkap
noun bijenkap (de)
bee veil
bijenkast
noun bijenkast (de)
beehive, place where bees live; busy place, lively place
bijenkoningin
noun bijenkoningin (de)
queen bee
bijenkorf
noun bijenkorf (de)
beehive, structure inhabited by a colony of bees
bijenschans
noun bijenschans (de)
apiary, bee-hive, place where bees are kept
bijenstal
noun bijenstal (de)
apiary, bee-hive, place where bees are kept
bijenteelt
noun bijenteelt (de)
apiculture, beekeeping, occupation of raising bees
bijenvolk
noun
hive, beehive, structure inhabited by a colony of bees; something resembling a beehive; place full of busy activity
bijenwas
noun bijenwas (de)
beeswax, wax secreted by bees
bijenzwerm
noun
swarm of bees, large group of bees
bijfiguur
noun bijfiguur (het)
minor figure; extra worker, one who is not a regular staff member but acts as an assistant or substitute when needed; actor who has no spoken lines; someone under the authority of another
bijfilm
noun bijfilm (de)
program picture
bijgaand
adjective
accompanying
bijgebouw
noun bijgebouw (het)
outhouse, annex, building outside of main building
bijgedachte
noun bijgedachte (de)
association, connection of ideas
bijgeloof
noun bijgeloof (het)
superstition, belief that is not based on fact
bijgelovig
adjective
superstitious
bijgelovigheid
noun bijgelovigheid (de)
superstition, belief that is not based on fact; custom or action based on a superstitious belief; irrational fear of something that is unknown or mysterious
bijgenaamd
adjective
nicknamed
bijgerecht
noun bijgerecht (het)
side dish
bijgeval
conjunction
by change
bijgeven
verb
add, supplement; sum, add numbers together; conclude, summarize
bijgevoegd
adjective
adjective
bijgevolg
adverb
consequently, as a result
bijgevolg
conjunction
therefore
bijhalen
verb
bring near
bijhouden
verb
keep up, maintain, hold out; keep up with the times
bijkaart
noun bijkaart (de)
plain card
bijkans
adverb
almost, nearly
bijkantoor
noun bijkantoor (het)
branch office
bijkeuken
noun bijkeuken (de)
scullery, area or room for washing dishes and performing messy tasks (British)
bijkleuren
verb
get a colour on one's face
bijkleuring
noun bijkleuring (de)
getting of a colour
bijknippen
verb
trim, clip
bijkomen
verb
regain consciousness; recover, come round; put on weight
bijkomend
adjective
additional, accessory, secondary
bijkomend
adverb
additionally, supplementally
bijkomstig
adjective
accidental, incidental, circumstantial; secondary
bijkomstig
adverb
accidentally, incidentally
bijkomstigheid
noun bijkomstigheid (de)
incidental, secondary item, something minor
bijl
noun bijl (de)
ax, hatchet, chopper, sharp tool used for chopping wood
bijlachtig
adjective
securiform
bijlage
noun bijlage (de)
appendix, annex, enclosure
bijleggen
verb
supplement, add; settle, make up, patch up
bijlegging
noun bijlegging (de)
reconcilement, settlement
bijles
noun bijles (de)
extra lessons, tutoring
bijleveren
verb
supply extra
bijlevering
noun bijlevering (de)
supplying extra
bijlichten
verb
illuminate, provide with light
bijlichter
noun
lighter, person or thing that lights
bijlichting
noun bijlichting (de)
lighting, illumination
bijltje
noun bijltje (het)
hatchet, small ax with a short handle
bijltjesdag
noun
day of reckoning, judgment day, doomsday
bijmaken
verb
make extra
bijmengen
verb
mix into
bijmenging
noun
mix additional
bijmengsel
noun bijmengsel (het)
admixture
bijna
adverb
almost, nearly, all but, virtually
bijna
within an inch
bijnaam
noun bijnaam (de)
nickname, name of affection; shortened name; alias
bijnadoodervaring
noun bijnadoodervaring (de)
mix additionally
bijnier
noun bijnier (de)
adrenal, belonging or relating to the adrenal glands; situated near the kidneys
bijnierschors
noun
adrenal cortex, yellowish outer layer of the adrenal gland which secretes steroids in response to the release of corticotropins by the pituitary gland (Anatomy)
bijou
noun
jewel, bijou
bijouterie
noun bijouterie (de)
bijouterie, jewelry, ornaments for personal adornment made of precious metals or set with gemstones
bijouterieen
noun
jewellery, ornaments for personal adornment made of precious metals or set with gemstones
bijpassen
verb
pay up the difference
bijpassend
adjective
matching, corresponding; suitable; similar, same
bijpassing
noun
paying up the difference
bijplaneet
noun bijplaneet (de)
satellite, moon, small celestial body revolving around a larger one; man-made object put into orbit around a planet or celestial body
bijpraten
verb
catch up on
bijproduct
noun bijproduct (het)
byproduct, secondary product, something which is obtained from the manufacture of a different product; result of another action
bijprodukt
noun bijprodukt (het)
by product, anything produced in the course of making something else, secondary product, something which is obtained from the manufacture of a different product; result of another action
bijpunten
verb
sharpen, point
bijpunting
sharpening, making sharp, making pointed
bijrijder
noun bijrijder (de)
substitite driver
bijrol
noun bijrol (de)
supporting role, secondary role, minor role
bijschaven
verb
plane down
bijschaving
noun
act of planing down
bijscholen
verb
give further training
bijscholing
noun bijscholing (de)
extra training
bijscholingscursus
noun bijscholingscursus (de)
further training course
bijschrift
noun bijschrift (het)
caption; note, comment
bijschrijven
verb
join; record, inscribe
bijschrijving
noun
entering, insertion
bijslaap
noun
intercourse, coitus, copulation, sexual relations; bedfellow, friend, ally; one who shares a bed with another
bijslag
noun bijslag (de)
bonus, perk, monetary gift
bijslapen
verb
catch up on sleep
bijsloffen
verb
keep up with
bijsluiter
noun
information leaflet
bijsmaak
noun bijsmaak (de)
taste, tang, faint suggestion of something
bijspijkeren
verb
recover, recuperate, get well
bijspringen
verb
assist, aid, help
bijstaan
verb
assist, aid, help; have a recollection, recall to the mind
bijstand
noun bijstand (de)
welfare benefits, social security; assistance, aid, help
bijstand verlenen
verb
aid, assist
bijstandsmoeder
noun bijstandsmoeder (de)
welfare mother, mother on social security
bijstandsniveau
noun
welfare level
bijstandsuitkering
noun bijstandsuitkering (de)
social security welfare payment
bijstandsvrouw
noun bijstandsvrouw (de)
woman on social security
bijstandswet
noun
Social Security Act
bijstandtrekker
noun
person on social security
bijstellen
verb
readjust, adjust anew, remodify, readapt; reevaluate an insurance claim
bijstelling
noun bijstelling (de)
apposition, remodification, readjustment
bijster
adverb bijster (de)
very, extremely, quite
bijstroom
noun bijstroom (de)
confluent
bijsturen
verb
steer, cause a vehicle to move in a particular direction (by means of a wheel, rudder, etc.)
bijsturing
noun bijsturing (de)
steering, act of causing a vehicle to move in a particular direction (by means of a wheel, rudder, etc.)
bijt
noun bijt (de)
ice hole
bijtanken
verb
refuel, refill with fuel
bijtekenen
verb
renew a contact
bijtellen
verb
add, supplement
bijten
verb
bite, nip; sting; scorch, corrode
bijtend
adjective
biting, stinging; corrosive; acrid, sharp or biting to the taste
bijtend
adverb
bitingly, stingingly; acidly, pungently
bijtende opmerking
noun
sarcastic remark
bijtendheid
noun bijtendheid (de)
mordacity, corrosiveness
bijter
noun bijter (m de)
biter
bijtijds
adjective
forehand, early
bijtijds
adverb
betimes, in good time, early
bijtmiddel
noun bijtmiddel (het)
corrosive, caustic, mordant
bijtoon
noun bijtoon (de)
overtone, secondary tone which is higher than the primary or fundamental tone (Music)
bijtrekken
verb
straighten, put in order, make right
bijtrekking
noun bijtrekking (de)
improving, making better, enhancing
bijtring
noun bijtring (de)
teething ring
bijv.
noun bijv. (bijvoorbeeld)
e...g..., for example
bijvak
noun bijvak (het)
minor, secondary area of study in a college degree
bijval
noun bijval (de)
approval, confirmation, endorsement; applause, acclaim, accolade
bijvallen
verb
share the same opinion with, agree with
bijvalsbetuiging
noun bijvalsbetuiging (de)
cheer, applause, praise
bijvangst
noun bijvangst (de)
additional catching
bijverdienen
verb
earn an additional income
bijverdienste
noun bijverdienste (de)
side income, perquisite, something in addition to regular pay for one's work
bijverschijnsel
noun
side effect, negative effect that may be caused due to use of medicine; typical accompanying effect
bijvijlen
verb
touch up, improve the appearance of by making small corrections or changes, fix up, stimulate by or as if by striking
bijvoeding
noun bijvoeding (de)
supplementary feeding
bijvoegen
verb
add, supplement; append, include; adjoin, affix
bijvoeging
noun bijvoeging (de)
addition, inclusion; connection, attachment
bijvoeglijk
adjective
adjectival, (Grammar) pertaining to an adjective; used as an adjective
bijvoeglijk
adjective, part of speech used to modify a noun (Grammar)
bijvoeglijk naamwoord
noun
adjective
bijvoegsel
noun bijvoegsel (het)
addition, complement, attachment, supplement
bijvoorbeeld
adverb
e.g., for example, for instance; say, let's assume
bijvrouw
noun bijvrouw (de)
concubine, mistress, kept woman; secondary wife (in cultures which allow more that one wife)
bijvullen
verb
fill up, refill, replenish
bijvulling
noun bijvulling (de)
act of filling up
bijwagen
noun bijwagen (de)
trailer, vehicle drawn by another vehicle
bijwerk
noun bijwerk (het)
side issue, by line
bijwerken
verb
improve; bring up to date; write up; touch up, retouch; overtake
bijwerking
noun bijwerking (de)
side effect, negative effect that may be caused due to use of medicine; typical accompanying effect
bijwijf
noun bijwijf (het)
concubine, mistress (Derogatory Slang)
bijwijlen
adverb
on occasion, when needed; sometimes, once in a while
bijwonen
verb
be present at, attend; assist at; take in
bijwoner
noun
one who accompanies and serves
bijwoning
noun bijwoning (de)
attending
bijwoord
noun bijwoord (het)
adverb
bijwoordelijk
adjective
adverbial
bijwoordelijk
adverb
adverbially
bijworteltje
noun bijworteltje (het)
fibre, fiber
bijz
especially, esp
bijzaak
noun bijzaak (de)
accessory, side issue, detail; sideshow
bijzettafeltje
noun bijzettafeltje (het)
table used on special occasions
bijzetten
verb
place near
bijzetting
noun bijzetting (de)
entombment
bijziend
adjective
short-sighted, near sighted
bijziende
adjective
mole eyed, mope eyed
bijziendheid
noun bijziendheid (de)
nearsightedness, condition of the eyes in which objects that are far away cannot be seen clearly
bijzijn
noun bijzijn (het)
presence
bijzin
noun bijzin (de)
subordinate clause, clause
bijzit
noun bijzit (de)
concubine
bijzitter
noun bijzitter (de)
assessor
bijzonder
adjective
particular, special; specific; peculiar, extraordinary; super, very
bijzonder
adverb
specially, extraordinarily
bijzonder geval
noun
unusual circumstance, special case
bijzonderheden
noun
minutiae
bijzonderheid
noun bijzonderheid (de)
particularity, strangeness; detail, item
bikini
noun bikini (de)
bikini, type of women's bathing suit which has two separate pieces
bikkel
noun bikkel (de)
strong man, powerful man (Slang)
bikkeler
noun bikkeler (de)
dicer
bikkelhard
adjective
very hard, extremely strong or difficult; with all one's strength
bikken
verb
pick, chip, scale
bikker
noun bikker (m de)
scaler
bikwadraat
noun bikwadraat (het)
biquadratic
bikwadraats
adjective
biquadratic
bil
noun bil (de)
buttock, ham (Slang)
bilabiaal
adjective
, bilabial, using both the upper and lower lips (Phonetics)
bilateraal
adjective
bilateral, having two sides; reciprocal
bilinguaal
adjective
bilingual, fluent in two languages, expressed in two different languages
bilinguisme
noun
bilingualism, command of two languages, equal ability in two languages; government policy of having two national languages
biljard
noun
billiards, any of a number of games played on a cloth covered table with cues and balls
biljart
adjective
billiard
biljart
noun biljart (het)
billiards, any of a number of games played on a cloth covered table with cues and balls, pool, snooker
biljartbal
noun biljartbal (de)
billiard ball
biljartballen
noun biljartballen (het)
play billiards
biljartband
noun biljartband (de)
cushion
biljartbok
noun biljartbok (de)
jigger
biljarten
verb
play billiards
biljarter
noun
one who plays billiards
biljartkeu
noun
billiard cue
biljartlokaal
noun biljartlokaal (het)
poolroom, billiards hall
biljartspel
noun biljartspel (het)
billiards, pool, snooker
biljarttafel
noun biljarttafel (de)
pool table, large table covered in fabric used to play the game of billiards
biljet
noun biljet (het)
ticket; note
biljoen
adjective
a million million, being 1 000 000 000 000 in number
biljoen
noun
a million million, number 1 000 000 000 000, one followed by 12 zeros, billion (in Europe), trillion (in the USA and Canada)
billen
noun billen (de)
buttocks
billenkoek
noun billenkoek (de)
smacking, slapping with an open hand or flat object
billentikker
noun
kind of coat
billie
noun
Billy, variant of the name William
billijk
adjective
equitable, reasonable, fair
billijk
adverb
fairly, justly, reasonably
billijken
verb
approve of
billijkerwijs
adverb
in equity
billijkerwijs
adverb
in equity
billijkerwijze
adverb
fairly, justly
billijkheid
noun billijkheid (de)
equity, honesty, fairness
billijkheidsrecht
noun billijkheidsrecht (het)
equity, honesty, fairness, justice
billijking
noun billijking (de)
act of approving of
bilnaad
noun bilnaad (de)
anal cleft
bilzekruid
noun bilzekruid (het)
henbane, type of plant having poisonous and narcotic qualities
bimetaal
noun bimetaal (het)
bimetal, bi-metallic strip used to convert a temperature change into mechanical displacement.
bimetallism
noun bimetallism (het)
bimetallism, use of two metals as money (especially gold and silver)
bims
pumice powder, powder of pumice (light, porous type of pyroclastic igneous rock)
binair
adjective
binary, having two parts; of or pertaining to a numbering system based on two digits
binden
verb
bind, tie, fasten
binden aan
verb
tie to
bindend
adjective
binding, connecting, joining
bindend
adverb
stringently, bindingly, obligatorily
bindende kracht
noun
stringency
binder
noun binder (de)
binder, detachable cover used for holding sheets of paper
binderij
noun
bindery, place where books are bound, place where the pages of books are fastened together and placed in a cover
binding
adjective binding (de)
bond
bindmiddel
noun bindmiddel (het)
bonding agent
bindtouw
noun bindtouw (het)
string, cord
bindvlies
noun bindvlies (het)
conjunctiva, mucus membrane on the eyeball and eyelids
bindweefsel
noun bindweefsel (het)
connective tissue, tissue which connects other tissues and organs
bindwerk
noun
act of binding
bingo
noun bingo (het)
bingo, game of chance
bingoen
noun
play bingo
bink
noun
he-man, "manly" man, man that is very macho, strong and muscular man
binnen
adjective
inlying
binnen
adverb
inside, in, within
binnen
preposition
inside, into, within; per; until
binnen bepaalde grenzen
adverb
within measures
binnen de grenzen
adverb
within the pale
binnen het bereik van
adverb
within reach
binnen schot
adverb
within gunshot
binnenbaan
noun binnenbaan (de)
inside lane
binnenbad
noun binnenbad (het)
inside swimmingpool
binnenband
noun binnenband (de)
inner tire, inner tube
binnenbocht
noun binnenbocht (de)
inside bend; convex bank
binnenboord
noun binnenboord (de)
inboard, located inside (a ship, plane, etc.); located inside and near the center (of a ship, plane, etc.)
binnenbrand
noun binnenbrand (de)
indoor fire
binnenbrengen
verb
bring in; move in, usher; pilot
binnendienst
noun binnendienst (de)
inside service
binnendijk
noun binnendijk (de)
inner dike
binnendijks
adjective
on the landside of the dike
binnendoor
preposition
through a short cut
binnendrijven
noun
irruption
binnendringen
verb
penetrate, pierce; invade; enter
binnendringer
noun binnendringer (m de)
invader, intruder
binnendringing
noun
penetrating, entering, passing into
binnendruppelen
verb
trickle in
binnengaan
verb
enter; move in
binnengaats
adverb
in port
binnengedrongen
adjective
intrusive
binnenhalen
verb
bring in; get in
binnenhaven
noun binnenhaven (de)
inland harbour
binnenhoek
noun binnenhoek (de)
inner corner
binnenhof
noun binnenhof (het)
courtyard, patio
binnenhouden
verb
keep in
binnenhuis
adverb
indoors, within doors
binnenhuisarchitect
noun
interior designer
binnenhuisarchitectuur
noun binnenhuisarchitectuur (het)
interior design, art and profession of designing and furnishing the interior space of buildings
binnenin
adverb
inside, located on or in the inner side
binnenkant
noun binnenkant (de)
inside
binnenkomen
verb
come in, enter; get in
binnenkomer
noun
one who enters
binnenkomst
noun binnenkomst (de)
entry
binnenkort
adverb
shortly, erelong
binnenkrijgen
verb
take in; engulf
binnenland
noun binnenland (het)
interior, internal
binnenlanden
verb
backwoods
binnenlands
adjective
inner, domestic, internal
binnenlands
adverb
internally
binnenlaten
verb
let in; show in
binnenleiden
verb
usher in, usher
binnenlijn
noun binnenlijn (de)
inner line
binnenloodsen
verb
bring in, carry in, lead in
binnenlopen
noun binnenlopen (het)
run in
binnenlopen
verb
enter, go into
binnenluchtverontreiniging
noun
polution of the inside air
binnenmaat
noun binnenmaat (de)
inside measurement
binnenmarkt
noun binnenmarkt (de)
internal market
binnenmuur
noun binnenmuur (het)
inner wall
binnennaaien
verb
sew in
binnenoor
noun
inner ear
binnenplaats
noun binnenplaats (de)
courtyard, entry court
binnenplaneet
noun binnenplaneet (de)
inner planet
binnenplein
noun binnenplein (het)
courtyard, entry court
binnenpolder
noun binnenpolder (de)
inner polder
binnenpretje
noun binnenpretje (het)
secret amusement
binnenrennen
verb
fly into
binnenrijm
noun binnenrijm (het)
internal rhyme, middle rhyme, rhyme which occurs within a single line of verse
binnenrukken
verb
invade, occupy
binnenscheepvaart
noun
inland shipping
binnenschip
noun binnenschip (het)
barge, flat-bottomed freight boat
binnenschipper
noun binnenschipper (de)
bargeman
binnenshuis
adverb
inside, in the house
binnenskamers
adverb
inside the room
binnenslands
adverb
inside the land
binnensmokkelen
verb
smuggle in
binnensmonds
adjective
inarticulately, in an inarticulate manner, unclearly, indistinctly, incomprehensibly
binnenspiegel
noun binnenspiegel (de)
rear-view mirror, mirror attached to the center uppermost part of the inside of the windshield facilitating vision behind an to the side of the vehicle
binnensport
noun binnensport (de)
indoor sport
binnenspringen
verb
jump in
binnenst
inner most
binnenstad
noun binnenstad (de)
town centre
binnenste
adjective
innermost, inside, inner; interior, internal
binnenste
noun binnenste (het)
interior, center, core
binnenste buiten
adverb
inside out, thoroughly
binnenste buiten keren
verb
evert, turn inside out
binnenstebuiten
adverb
inside out, very well, thoroughly, perfectly; reversed (of an article of clothing)
binnenstormen
verb
storm into
binnenstromen
verb
pour in
binnenstroming
noun binnenstroming (de)
inflow
binnentreden
verb
enter, go into
binnentrekken
verb
march, march in
binnenvaart
noun
inland navigation
binnenvaartschip
noun binnenvaartschip (het)
inland navigation vessel
binnenvaartuig
noun
inland boat
binnenvallen
verb
invade, occupy; penetrate
binnenveld
noun binnenveld (het)
infield, baseball diamond (Sports); cultivated land (Agriculture)
binnenvelder
noun
infielder, player who covers the infield (Baseball)
binnenvetter
noun
introvert, one who is inward looking, one who tends to focus on his own thoughts and feelings
binnenvisser
noun binnenvisser (de)
inland fisher
binnenvliegen
verb
fly in
binnenwaarts
adjective
inward
binnenwaarts
adverb
inwards
binnenwater
noun
inland waterway
binnenweg
noun
back road, side road, secondary road
binnenwerk
noun
indoor work
binnenwippen
verb
pop in, stop in for a quick unplanned visit
binnenzak
noun binnenzak (de)
inside pocket
binnenzee
noun binnenzee (de)
inland sea
binnenzetten
verb
put in a garage
binnenzicht
noun binnenzicht (het)
inside view
binnenzij
noun
inside, located on or in the inner side
binnenzijde
noun binnenzijde (de)
inside; interior
binocle
noun binocle (de)
binoculars, hand-held telescopic instrument which magnifies distant images
binoculair
adjective
binocular, two-eyed
binominaal
adjective
binominal
binomium
noun binomium (het)
binomial, state of having two terms (Mathematics)
bint
noun
beam, horizontal support or joist used in building frames
bintje
noun bintje (het)
kind of potatoes growing at the beginning of the summer
bintlaag
noun
joisting
bioafval
noun bioafval (het)
biological waste
biobak
noun biobak (de)
compost bin
biochemicus
noun biochemicus (de)
biochemist, one who specializes in biochemistry (study of chemical processes in organisms)
biochemie
noun biochemie (de)
biochemistry, study of chemical processes in organisms
biochemisch
adjective
biochemic, pertaining to biochemistry (study of chemical processes in organisms)
biodiesel
noun
biodiesel
bioenergetica
noun
bioenergetics, study of the application of thermodynamics to organisms
bioenergie
noun bioenergie (de)
bioenergy
bioethiek
noun
bioethics, study of ethical and moral ramifications of biological discoveries
biofysica
noun
biophysics, branch of science concerned with the application of physical methods and principles to biological problems
biofysicus
noun
biophysicist, scientist of biophysics
biofysisch
adjective
biophysical, pertaining to biophysics (branch of science concerned with the application of physical methods and principles to biological problems)
biogarde
noun
kind of yoghurt
biogas
noun biogas (het)
biogas, gas made up of methane and carbon dioxide that is the result of organic decomposition
biogeen
noun
biogenic, necessary for the existence of life; created by a living organism
biogenese
noun
biogenesis, formation of living beings from other living beings
biogenesis
noun
biogenesis, formation of living beings from other living beings
biogenetisch
adjective
biogenetic, pertaining to biogenesis (formation of living beings from other living beings)
biograaf
noun biograaf (de)
biographer, one who writes biographies (written account of a person's life)
biografie
noun biografie (de)
biography, curriculum vitae, life story, written account of a person's life
biografisch
adjective
biographic, biographical
bioindustrie
noun
bioindustry, business activity that is based on or involved in the biosciences
bioingenieur
noun
specialist in agricultural engineering, engineer which is connected to farming
biologeren
verb
mesmerize, hypnotize, induce a trance-like state
biologie
noun biologie (de)
biology, study of life
biologisch
adjective
biological, of biology
biologischdynamisch
adjective
biodynamic
bioloog
noun bioloog (de)
biologist, one who studies life, on who works in biology
bioluminescentie
noun
bioluminescence, production of light by a living organism
biolysis
noun biolysis (de)
biolysis, death, breakdown of an organism (Biology)
biomassa
noun biomassa (de)
biomass, total weight of an organism in a designated unit of area; total volume of organisms in a designated unit of volume
biomechanica
noun
biomechanics, use of the laws of mechanics in researching movement in organisms
biomechanisch
adjective
pertaining to biomechanics
biometrie
noun
biometrics, branch of biology that studies the statistics of living organisms
biometrisch
adjective
pertaining to biometrics
bionica
noun
bionics, study of the functions of living organisms and the use of this information in the design and creation of mechanical systems
bionisch
adjective
bionic, having supernatural powers, having physical or biological ability enhanced by electronic devices
bionomie
noun
bionomics, ecology (study of the relationship between humans and their environment)
bioplasma
noun bioplasma (het)
bioplasm
biopsia
noun biopsia (de)
biopsy, removal and study of a tissue sample for diagnostic purposes (Medical)
biopsie
noun
biopsy, removal and study of a tissue sample for diagnostic purposes (Medical)
bioritme
noun bioritme (het)
biorhythm, internal rhythm that controls physiological processes, cycle of physical emotional and intellectual behavior (Physiology)
bios
prefix
movies
bioscoop
noun bioscoop (de)
cinema, movie theater
bioscoopbezoeker
noun bioscoopbezoeker (de)
moviegoer
bioscoopjournaal
noun bioscoopjournaal (het)
newsreel, short film depicting the news (formerly shown before movies)
biosfeer
noun
biosphere, areas of the earth where life exists
bioskoop
noun bioskoop (de)
cinema, movie theater
bioskoopbezoeker
noun bioskoopbezoeker (de)
moviegoer
bioskoopjournaal
noun bioskoopjournaal (het)
newsreel, short film depicting the news (formerly shown before movies)
biotechniek
noun biotechniek (de)
bionics, study of the functions of living organisms and the use of this information in the design and creation of mechanical systems
biotechnologie
noun
biotechnology, application of biological knowledge to industrial needs
biotechnologisch
adjective
biotechnological, pertaining to biotechnology (application of biological knowledge to industrial needs)
biotechnoloog
noun biotechnoloog (de)
biotechnologist, one who is an expert in biotechnology
biotoop
noun
biotope, habitat characterized by a uniform climate and distribution of organisms and materials; location of a parasite within an organism's body
biowetenschap
noun biowetenschap (de)
bioscience, life sciences
biowetenschappelijk
adjective
pertaining to bioscience
biowetenschapper
noun
expert in bioscience
bips
noun bips (de)
backside, rear end, buttocks (Colloquial)
bis
adverb
recall, repeat
bis
interjection
encore, once more!
bisamrat
noun bisamrat (de)
muskrat, large water rat (native to North America) that has a musky odor and whose light brown fur is harvested for commercial use in the fashion industry
bisamspitsmuis
noun bisamspitsmuis (de)
desman
biscuit
noun biscuit (het/de)
biscuit, bread that comes in small flat cakes
biscuitje
noun biscuitje (het)
biscuit, bread that comes in small flat cakes
bisdom
noun bisdom (het)
diocese, bishopric, district under the authority of a bishop
biseks
bisexual, sexually attracted to people of both genders; of both sexes; having both male and female reproductive organs (of a plant or animal)
biseksualiteit
noun
bisexuality, state of being sexually attracted to people of both genders
biseksueel
adjective
sexually attracted to people of both genders; of both sexes; having both male and female reproductive organs (of a plant or animal)
bismut
noun bismut (het)
(also: Bi) bismuth, metallic chemical element
bisnummer
noun bisnummer (het)
encore, performance given in response to such a request
bisschoop
noun bisschoop (de)
diocesan
bisschoopisch
adjective
diocesan, pertaining to a diocese
bisschop
noun bisschop (de)
bishop, church official who oversees a number of Christian churches; piece in the game of chess
bisschoppelijk
adjective
episcopal, pertaining to bishops
bisschoppensynode
noun
synod of bishops
bisschopsstaf
noun bisschopsstaf (de)
crozier, bishop's staff
bisschopswijn
noun bisschopswijn (de)
bishop, kind of wine
bisschopswijn
noun bisschopswijn (de)
mulled wine
bisschopszetel
noun bisschopszetel (de)
cathedra, bishop's throne or chair
bissectrice
noun bissectrice (de)
bisector, intersecting line, straight line that bisects an angle or line segment
bissen
verb
repeat the year
bisser
noun
repeater, one who repeats, one who redoes a particular action; device that receives electronic signals and amplifies them for rebroadcasting; repeating decimal (Mathematics)
bisseren
verb
encore, performance given in response to such a request
bistro
noun bistro (de)
bistro, small European restaurant, small tavern or bar
bit
noun bit (de/het)
bit, part of the bridle in a horses mouth
bitmap
noun bitmap (de)
bitmap, computerized picture in which each pixel is represented by bits or groups of bits
bits
adjective
snappy, irritable, impatient, curt
bits
adverb
curtly, bluntly
bitsheid
noun bitsheid (de)
sharpness, tartness
bitter
adjective
bitter, acrid, pungent
bitter
adverb
bitterly, pungently, rancorously
bitter tranen schreien
verb
weep bitterly
bitterbal
noun bitterbal (de)
type of croquette
bitterheid
noun bitterheid (de)
bitterness, sourness, acridness; unpleasantness, unhappiness
bitterkoekje
noun bitterkoekje (het)
macaroon, cookie consisting mainly of almond paste or coconut
bitterkruid
noun
bitterweed
bitterzoet
adjective
bittersweet, both bitter and sweet to the taste
bitumen
noun bitumen (het)
bitumen, substance mainly made up of hydrocarbons (i.e. asphalt)
bitumineren
verb
bituminize
bitumineus
noun bitumineus (de)
bituminous, pertaining to bitumen, containing bitumen (substance mainly made up of hydrocarbons)
bivak
noun bivak (het)
bivouac, temporary camp
bivakkeren
verb
bivouac, camp outdoors in tents
bivakmuts
noun bivakmuts (de)
balaclava, type of hat that covers the head face and shoulders (worn in extremely cold weather)
bivalent
adjective
bivalent, having two valences, having a valence of two (Chemistry); having two homologous chromosomes (Biology)
bivalentie
noun
bivalency, state of having two valences, state of having a valence of two (Chemistry); state of having a pair of homologous chromosomes (Biology)
bizar
adjective
bizarre, strange, unusual, outlandish
bizon
noun bizon (de)
bison, large mammal of the ox family