BOB
BOB, Special Detective Division
BOIC
Belgian Olympic Committee
Boedapest
noun
Budapest, capital of Hungary
Boedapester
noun Boedapester (de)
inhabitant of Budapest or someone who is born in Budapest
Boedapests
adjective
pertaining to Budapest
Boeddha
noun
Buddha, Indian religious leader and the founder of Buddhism (c.563-c.483 BC); Indian spiritual teacher; person who has reached full enlightenment
Boeddhisme
noun
Buddhism, nontheistic religion based on the quest for enlightenment through the subduing of all worldly passions and desires (founded by Buddha)
Boeddhist
noun
Buddhist, one who believes in Buddhism, member of the Buddhist religion
Boeddhistisch
adjective
buddhistic
Boekarest
noun
Bucharest, capital of Rumania
Boekarests
adjective
pertaining to Bucharest
Boer
noun Boer (de)
Boer, South African farmer or colonist of Dutch ancestry
Boerenoorloog
noun
boer war
Bogota
noun
Bogota, capital city of Colombia (country in South America)
Boheems
adjective
bohemian, of or pertaining to Bohemia (region in the western Czech Republic)
Boheems
noun
Bohemian
Bohemen
noun
Bohemia, region in the west Czech Republic
Bohémien
adjective
bohemian, of or pertaining to Bohemia (region in the western Czech Republic)
Bohémien
noun Bohémien (m)
Bohemian, resident of Bohemia (region in the western Czech Republic)
Bolivia
noun
Bolivia, country in South America
Boliviaan
noun
Bolivian, resident of Bolivia, person of Bolivian origin
Boliviaans
adjective
Bolivian, of or pertaining to Bolivia
Bolivië
noun
Bolivia, country in South America
Bombay
noun
Bombay, city in western India
Bomroep
noun
Dutch broadcasting corporation with 300.000 - 450.000 subscribers
Bonaire
noun
Bonaire, island in the Netherlands Antilles
Bonairiaan
noun Bonairiaan (de)
inhabitant of Bonaire
Bonairiaans
adjective
pertaining to Bonaire
Bondsdag
noun Bondsdag (de)
Bundestag, lower house of the federal legislature of Germany
Bonn
noun
Bonn, city in Germany
Bonns
adjective
pertaining to Bonn
Boogschutter
noun
(Astrology) Sagittarius, 9th sign of the zodiac; one born under the sign of Sagittarius (November 23 - December 23)
Borneo
noun
Borneo, island in the Malay Archipelago
Bosch
short name for the German company Robert Bosch GmbH; the last name of:, Hieronymus Bosch (1450–1516) - Dutch painter; Robert Bosch (1861–1942) - German industrialist; -Carl Bosch (1874–1940) - German chemist and engineer; Juan Bosch (1909–2001)
Bosjesman
noun Bosjesman (m)
Bushman, member of a tribe of nomadic hunters in South Africa
BosnieHerzegovina
noun
Bosnia-Hercegovina, country in south-east Europe
Bosnisch
adjective
Bosnian, of or pertaining to Bosnia (region in southeastern Europe which is now part of Bosnia and Herzegovina)
Bosnië-Herzegovina
noun
Bosnia-Herzegovina, independent republic on the Balkan Peninsula (formerly a part of Yugoslavia)
Botswaan
noun
Botswanan, resident of Botswana, person of Botswanan origin (country in southern Africa)
Botswaans
adjective
Botswanan, of or pertaining to Botswana (country in southern Africa)
Botswana
noun
Botswana, country in southern Africa
Bourgondisch
adjective
Burgundian, pertaining to Burgundy
bo
interjection
boo, cry of disapproval or contempt
boa
noun boa (de)
boa, snake which chokes and crushes its prey; long feather scarf
board
noun
board, plank
bob
noun
bob, short haircut worn by women and children; male first name (form of Robert); bobsleigh, bobsled, type of sled used in snow
bobbaan
noun bobbaan (de)
track for bobsleighing
bobbel
noun bobbel (de)
bump; bubble
bobbelen
verb
culge; bubble
bobbelig
adjective
bumpy, shaky, jolting; rugged, uneven
bobben
verb
bobsleigh, ride on a bobsled (type of sled)
bobber
noun
one who bobs
bobby
noun
bobby, policeman (British Slang)
bobijn
noun bobijn (de)
bobbin, spool, spool on which yarn or thread is wound
bobine
noun
bobbin, spool on which yarn or thread is wound
bobo
noun
bigwig, important person
bobslee
noun bobslee (de)
bobsled, type of sled used in snow
bobsleeen
verb
bobsleigh, ride on a bobsled (type of sled)
bobsleeën
verb
bobsled; ride on a bobsled
bobsleeër
noun
one who bobsleighs
bochel
noun bochel (de)
hump, bump
bocht
noun bocht (de)
bend, curve; turn, curvature, flection; rubbish
bochtig
adjective
winding, loopy
bochtigheid
noun bochtigheid (de)
curviness, sinuosity
bock
noun
bock, type of beer
bockbier
noun
bock, type of beer
bod
noun bod (het)
offer, bid
bode
noun bode (de)
messenger; mailman, postman
bodega
noun
wine bar, drink cabinet, cabinet where wine and alcohol are stored
bodem
noun bodem (de)
soil, ground; floor; bottom
bodembedekking
noun bodembedekking (de)
ground cover
bodemexploitatie
noun bodemexploitatie (de)
exploitation of mineral resources
bodemkaart
noun bodemkaart (de)
soil map
bodemklink
noun
subsidence
bodemkunde
noun bodemkunde (de)
edaphology
bodemkundig
adjective bodemkundig (de)
pertaining to soil science
bodemkundige
noun
soil scientist, expert in soil science
bodemloos
adjective
bottomless, abysmal
bodemloosheid
noun bodemloosheid (de)
state of being bottomless
bodemmoeheid
noun bodemmoeheid (de)
state of soil exhaustion
bodemmonster
noun bodemmonster (de)
soil sample
bodempensioen
noun bodempensioen (het)
basic pension
bodempje
noun bodempje (het)
little quantity in bottom
bodemprijs
noun bodemprijs (de)
minimum price, lowest possible price
bodemprofiel
noun bodemprofiel (het)
soil profile
bodemrijkheid
noun bodemrijkheid (de)
natural resources, assets that come from nature (such as coal, oil, water, etc.)
bodemsanering
noun bodemsanering (de)
soil sanitation
bodemschat
noun bodemschat (de)
mineral resource
bodemverontreiniging
noun
soil pollution, contamination of the soil (especially by means of chemical, radioactive, or heavy oil waste)
bodemvervuiling
noun bodemvervuiling (de)
soil pollution
bodemvoorziening
noun bodemvoorziening (de)
basic soil security
bodemvorming
noun bodemvorming (de)
pedogenesis, pedogenesis or soil evolution (formation)
bodemwater
noun
groundwater, water below the surface of the ground (source of water in springs and wells)
bodeschip
noun bodeschip (het)
dispatch boat
body
noun
carcass; torso; main part, mass; group (of people, things, ideas, etc.); substance; human being
bodyart
noun
body art, art form in which the body is used as the medium (includes tattooing, piercing, scarification, painting, etc.)
bodybuilder
noun
body builder
bodybuilding
noun
body building, building and sculpting of muscles by lifting weights and exercise
bodycheck
noun
body check
bodyguard
noun
body guard
bodyliner
noun
bodyliner
bodymilk
noun
bodymilk
bodypainting
noun
body painting
bodyshaping
noun
body shaping
bodystocking
noun bodystocking (de)
body stocking
bodysuit
noun
body suit
bodywarmer
noun bodywarmer (de)
body warmer
boe
interjection
boo
boedel
noun boedel (de)
estate, inventory
boedelafscheiding
noun boedelafscheiding (de)
partition
boedelbak
noun boedelbak (de)
minitrailer
boedelbeschrijving
noun boedelbeschrijving (de)
inventory
boedelceel
noun boedelceel (de)
inventory, stock, list of assets
boedelheerder
noun boedelheerder (de)
fiduciary
boedellijst
noun boedellijst (de)
inventory, stock; list of assets
boedelscheiding
noun boedelscheiding (de)
property settlement
boef
noun boef (de)
crook, villain, jailbird, prisoner
boefje
noun boefje (het)
rascal, mischievous boy (Slang)
boeg
noun boeg (de)
prow, bow of a ship
boeganker
noun boeganker (het)
bower, ship anchor
boegbeeld
noun boegbeeld (het)
carved figure attached to the bow of a sailing ship
boegseerder
noun boegseerder (de)
tug boat
boegseren
verb
tow, tug, pull
boegspriet
noun boegspriet (de)
bowsprit, sprit, pole attached to the front of a ship
boei
noun boei (de)
buoy (Nautical); chain, shackle
boeien
noun
irons, shackles
boeien
verb
shackle, chain; capture, captivate; fascinate, grip
boeiend
adjective
fascinating, absorbing
boeiend
adverb
interestingly, engagingly
boeienkoning
noun boeienkoning (de)
expert in practice of escaping from restraints or other traps
boeier
noun
boyer
boek
noun boek (het)
book, printed work which is bound together; quire, set of printed sheets arranged in the proper order after folding
boekachtig
adjective
bookish, literary; fond of reading
boekanier
noun boekanier (m de)
buccaneer
boekband
noun boekband (de)
hard cover of a book, binding of a book
boekbeoordeling
noun boekbeoordeling (de)
book review, survey of a book, literary criticism
boekbespreking
noun boekbespreking (de)
book review, survey of a book, literary criticism
boekbinden
verb
bookbinding, art or trade of binding books; binding of a book, book's cover
boekbinder
noun boekbinder (m de)
bookbinder, one who binds books, one who fastens the pages of a book together and puts them in a cover
boekbinderij
noun boekbinderij (de)
bindery, place where books are bound
boekbinding
noun boekbinding (de)
bookbinding, art or trade of binding books
boekblok
noun boekblok (het)
book, printed work which is bound together
boekdeel
noun boekdeel (het)
volume, book forming one of a series of books
boekdruk
noun
printing, act of imprinting images or words onto paper
boekdrukken
noun
printing books
boekdrukker
noun boekdrukker (m de)
printer, one who stamps or imprints with ink
boekdrukkerij
noun
printing house, place where materials are printed
boekdrukkunst
noun boekdrukkunst (de)
printing, act of imprinting images or words onto paper
boekdrukpers
noun boekdrukpers (de)
printing press machine
boeken
verb
book, record, inscribe; order in advance
boekenbal
noun boekenbal (de)
literary ball
boekenbeurs
noun boekenbeurs (de)
book fair
boekenbon
noun boekenbon (de)
book token, voucher to purchase a book with
boekenclub
noun boekenclub (de)
book club, club which sells books at a discount to its members; club which meets to discuss and review books
boekengeleerde
noun boekengeleerde (de)
pedant, person who strictly adheres to information in books without using common sense
boekengids
noun boekengids (de)
book catalogus
boekenkast
noun boekenkast (de)
bookcase
boekenkennis
noun boekenkennis (de)
book knowledge
boekenlegger
noun boekenlegger (de)
bookmark, page marker
boekenliefhebber
noun boekenliefhebber (m de)
bibliophile, one who loves books
boekenlijst
noun boekenlijst (de)
book list
boekenluis
noun boekenluis (de)
book louse, small insect which damages books by eating away the glue of their binding
boekenmarkt
noun boekenmarkt (de)
book market
boekenmolen
noun boekenmolen (de)
revolving bookcase
boekenplank
noun boekenplank (de)
(old spell.>boekeplank) bookshelf, shelf used to store books
boekenstalletje
noun boekenstalletje (het)
bookstall, bookseller's stall
boekensteun
noun boekensteun (de)
bookend, heavy object used to support a row of books
boekenstut
noun
bookend, heavy object used to support a row of books
boekentaal
noun
literary language, rich language (especially as is used in the literature and the academic world)
boekentas
noun boekentas (de)
satchel, briefcase
boekenvreter
noun boekenvreter (de)
one who reads many books in a short time
boekenweek
noun
book week
boekenwijsheid
noun boekenwijsheid (de)
book knowledge
boekenwinkel
noun boekenwinkel (de)
bookstore, bookshop
boekenworm
noun boekenworm (de)
bookworm, one who is fond of reading
boekenwurm
noun
bookworm, one who is fond of reading
boeker
noun
one who books
boekerij
noun boekerij (de)
library, place where one can borrow books
boeket
noun boeket (het)
bouquet, bunch of flowers
boeketje
noun boeketje (het)
nosegay, small bouquet of flowers
boekhandel
noun boekhandel (de)
book trade, bookselling
boekhandelaar
noun boekhandelaar (m de)
bookseller, one whose occupation is selling books
boekhouden
noun boekhouden (het)
bookkeeping, managing of financial records
boekhouden
verb
keep accounts, record money received and spent
boekhouder
noun boekhouder (m de)
accountant, bookkeeper, one who maintains financial records
boekhouding
noun boekhouding (de)
accountancy, bookkeeping
boekhoudkundig
adjective boekhoudkundig (de)
pertaining to bookkeeping, managing of financial records
boekhoudkundige
noun boekhoudkundige (de)
accountant, one who maintains financial records
boekhoudmachine
noun
accounting machine
boeking
noun boeking (de)
entry, record; reservation
boekjaar
noun boekjaar (het)
fiscal year, yearly period at the end of which financial condition is assessed, twelve month accounting period
boekje
noun boekje (het)
booklet, little book
boeklong
noun
booklung, rudimentary type of lung found in arachnids
boekmaag
noun boekmaag (de)
psalterium, third stomach of ruminant animals
boekmaker
noun boekmaker (m de)
bookie; one who receives and pays off bets
boekmerk
noun boekmerk (de)
bookplate, label in book which states the name of it's owner
boekomslag
noun boekomslag (de)
jacket, cover of a book
boekschuld
noun boekschuld (de)
book debt, debt recorded in accounting records
boekstaven
verb
chronicle, record
boekstaving
noun
recording, act of writing down
boekverbranding
noun
bookburning
boekverkoper
noun boekverkoper (m de)
bookseller, one whose occupation is selling books
boekvink
noun boekvink (de)
chaffinch (type of bird)
boekwaarde
noun boekwaarde (de)
book value, worth according to a standard price list
boekweit
adjective
buckwheat
boekweit
noun boekweit (de)
buckwheat, grain
boekweitgrutten
noun boekweitgrutten (de)
buckwheat
boekwerk
noun
bookwork, research or study using books
boekwinst
noun boekwinst (de)
book profit, financial gain according to a financial report
boel
noun boel (de)
lot, mass, multitude; pile, heap, mound
boeleren
verb
fornicate, commit adultery, engage in fornication, engage in sexual intercourse (especially between two unmarried people)
boelhuis
noun boelhuis (het)
auction of a house
boelijn
noun
bowline
boeltje
noun boeltje (het)
possessions
boem
interjection
bang, boom!
boeman
noun boeman (m de)
bogeyman, monster, ogre
boemel
noun boemel (de)
spree, binge
boemelaar
noun boemelaar (m de)
hellbender, boozer
boemelbus
noun boemelbus (de)
boozer's bus, bus which drives late at night
boemelen
verb
go on the spree, indulge in alcohol
boemeltrein
noun boemeltrein (de)
omnibus train
boemerang
noun boemerang (de)
boomerang, flat curved wooden missile which is designed to return to the thrower if hurled properly (developed by the Australian Aborigine)
boender
noun boender (de)
scrub, scrubber, brush
boenen
verb
wax, polish, buff; scrub
boenwas
noun boenwas (de)
wax, petroleum based substance often used to coat or polish surfaces (i.e. car wax, paraffin)
boer
noun boer (m de)
farmer, rancher; countryman, peasant, boor; knave, jack, playing card with the figure of a knave
boerde
fabliau, comic, usually anonymous tale written by jongleurs in northeast France circa the 13th C.
boerderij
noun boerderij (de)
farm, farm-house and surrounding property; ranch
boerderijtje
noun boerderijtje (het)
small farm, small ranch
boeren
verb
belch, burp; work as a farmer
boerenarbeider
noun boerenarbeider (m de)
farmhand, ranchman
boerenbedrijf
noun boerenbedrijf (het)
farming, agriculture, business of running a farm
boerenbedrog
noun boerenbedrog (het)
swindle, fraud, deception
boerenblaaskapel
noun boerenblaaskapel (de)
brass band, group of musicians who play wind instruments made of brass
boerenbont
adjective
gingham, striped or checked cotton fabric
boerenbruiloft
noun
country wedding
boerendans
noun boerendans (de)
country dance
boerenerf
noun boerenerf (het)
farmstead, farm-house and surrounding property; farmyard, barnyard
boerenhoeve
noun
farmstead, farm, farm-house and surrounding property
boerenhofstede
noun boerenhofstede (de)
farmstead, farm-house and surrounding property
boerenhofstee
noun
farmstead, farm, farm-house and surrounding property
boerenhufter
noun boerenhufter (de)
boor, rude person, uncultured person
boerenjasmijn
noun boerenjasmijn (de)
mock orange, flowering shrub of the genus Syringa
boerenjongens
noun
brandied raisins
boerenkaas
noun boerenkaas (de)
farmhouse cheese
boerenkalk
noun
plaster of clay and chopped straw
boerenkapel
noun boerenkapel (de)
brass band, group of musicians who play wind instruments made of brass
boerenkermis
noun boerenkermis (de)
country fair
boerenkiel
noun boerenkiel (de)
smock frock
boerenkinkel
noun boerenkinkel (de)
bumpkin, boor, yokel
boerenknecht
noun boerenknecht (de)
(old spell.>boereknecht) farmhand, ranchman
boerenkoffie
noun
cinnamon coffee
boerenkool
noun boerenkool (de)
kale, cabbagelike plant having long curly leaves which is eaten as a vegetable
boerenkost
noun
country food
boerenlul
noun
dirty bastard
boerenmarkt
noun boerenmarkt (de)
agricultural fair
boerenmeisjes
noun
country girls
boerenmetworst
noun
kind of German sausage
boerenmik
noun
kind of bread
boerenomelet
noun
kind of omelet
boerenpummel
noun boerenpummel (de)
yokel, hayseed, country bumpkin
boerensjees
noun
gig, coach, carriage
boerenslimheid
noun boerenslimheid (de)
common sense, normal intelligence, average knowledge, reason
boerenstand
noun boerenstand (de)
peasantry
boerenstulp
noun
peasant cottage
boerentrien
noun
clumsy girl
boerenverstand
noun boerenverstand (het)
horse sense, common sense, plain good sense
boerenwagen
noun boerenwagen (de)
waggon
boerenwoning
noun boerenwoning (de)
farmhouse, house on a farm
boerenwormkruid
noun boerenwormkruid (het)
tansy, aromatic herb bearing small yellow flowers (sometimes used as a seasoning and in medicine)
boerenzwaluw
noun
swallow, any of a number of migratory birds having long pointed wings and a forked tail
boerin
noun boerin (f de)
peasant woman
boerka
noun
Burkah, Burqa, all-enveloping cloak worn by Muslim women of Central and South Asia
boernoes
noun
burnous, burnoose, robe worn by Arabs
boers
adjective
rural, rustic; boorish, loutish, coarse, ill-bred
boers
adverb
rurally, rustically; boorishly, coarsely
boersheid
noun boersheid (de)
rusticity, quality of being rustic, ruralness; lumpishness
boert
noun boert (de)
joke, jest, banter, teasing
boertig
adjective
jocular, jesting, playful
boertigheid
noun boertigheid (de)
quality of being jocular
boete
noun boete (de)
fine, penalty, punishment; atonement, penance
boete opleggen
verb
fine, loo
boetebeding
noun
penalty clause
boeteclausule
noun boeteclausule (de)
penalty clause
boetedoening
noun boetedoening (de)
atonement, penance
boetekleed
noun boetekleed (het)
white sheet
boeteling
noun boeteling (m de)
penitent, repenter, one who regrets past actions
boetelinge
noun boetelinge (f de)
penitent, repenter
boeten
verb
pay; expiate, atone for
boeten voor
verb
atone, answer for, atone for
boetend
adjective
expiatory, atoning
boetenopoffering
noun boetenopoffering (de)
sin offering, sacrifice made in penitence for sins
boetepreek
noun boetepreek (de)
penalty sermon
boeteviering
noun boeteviering (de)
penalty sermon
boetiek
noun
boutique, small shop, shop dealing in women's clothes or accessories
boetprocessie
noun boetprocessie (de)
procession of penitence
boetpsalm
noun boetpsalm (de)
penitential psalm
boetseerklei
noun
modelling clay, soft moldable substance that never hardens, type of clay used to create sculptures and figurines
boetseren
verb
model, mold, sculpt
boetvaardig
adjective
penitent, repentant, contrite
boetvaardig
adverb
contritely, regretfully, penitently
boetvaardige
noun boetvaardige (de)
penitent, repenter, one who has returned to his faith
boetvaardigheid
noun boetvaardigheid (de)
penitence, repentance, contrition
boevenbende
noun boevenbende (de)
pack of thieves, gang of robbers, group of burglars, group of thieves
boeventaal
noun
language peculiar to a particular group or class
boeventronie
noun
villain's face
boeventuig
noun
pack of thieves, gang of robbers, group of burglars, group of thieves
boevenwagen
noun
Black Maria, archaic American/British nickname for a paddy wagon, or a bus used to transport prisoners
boezelaar
noun boezelaar (de)
apron, cloth worn to protect clothing
boezem
noun boezem (de)
bosom, breast, chest
boezemgebied
noun boezemgebied (het)
drainage area in polder
boezemland
noun boezemland (het)
area in polder with natural drainage
boezemvriend
noun boezemvriend (de)
bosom friend, close friend, soul-mate
boezemvriendin
noun boezemvriendin (de)
drainage reservoir
boezemwater
noun
water in drainage reservoir
boezeroen
noun boezeroen (de)
smock, overall, loose protective garment worn over clothing while working
bof
noun bof (de)
parotitis, mumps; thud, thump; luck, fluke
boffen
verb
be in luck, be lucky
boffer
noun boffer (het)
lucky dog; luck, fortune
bofkont
noun bofkont (de)
lucky dog
bogaard
noun bogaard (de)
orchard, group of planted fruit trees; garden (Obsolete)
bogen
noun
boast, brag
bogen op
verb
boast
bogie
noun
bogie, wheeled wagon or trolley; chassis or framework carrying wheels attached to a vehicle (Mechanics); wheel truck (U.S), truck (U.S), structure underneath a train to which wheel axles are attached
bohemien
noun
bohémien
bohrium
noun
(also: Bh) bohrium, radioactive transition metal element
boiler
noun
boiler, hot water heater
bojaar
noun bojaar (het)
boyard, boiar
bok
noun bok (de)
goat, billy goat; buck, stag; coach box, driving box; rack, trough for animal feed
bok gaan staan
verb
provide a back
bok schieten
verb
blunder
bokaal
noun bokaal (de)
beaker, goblet; cup (Sports)
bokachtig
adjective
goatish
bokje
noun bokje (het)
jacksnipe, kind of bird; stool, seat or bench without arms or a back; kind of cigar; young goat
bokken
verb
buck (Equestrian)
bokkenbaard
noun bokkenbaard (de)
goatee
bokkenpoot
noun bokkenpoot (de)
tarbrush
bokkenpruik
noun bokkenpruik (de)
something related to bad mood
bokkensprong
noun bokkensprong (de)
(old spell.>bokkesprong) caper, trick; leap made from a rearing position (by a horse)
bokkentuig
noun
leather belts; harness
bokkenwagen
noun
goat-cart
bokkesprongen maken
verb
caper around
bokkig
adjective
sullen, sulky, morose
bokkigheid
noun bokkigheid (de)
mulishness, stubbornness, unwillingness to yield or comply
bokking
noun bokking (de)
red herring, bloater
bokkraan
noun bokkraan (de)
gantry crane
bokpaal
noun bokpaal (de)
telegraph pole
boks
adjective
goaty
boks
noun boks (de)
horsebox
boksbaard
noun boksbaard (de)
goatsbeard
boksbal
noun boksbal (de)
punching bag, punching ball
boksbeugel
noun boksbeugel (de)
knuckle duster, brass knuckles, type of metallic weapons worn on the hand to cause injury when punching
bokschip
noun bokschip (het)
barge, flat-bottomed freight boat
boksen
verb
box, fight with fists
bokser
noun bokser (m de)
boxer, prize fighter, professional boxer
boksersneus
noun boksersneus (de)
boxer's nose
bokshandschoen
noun bokshandschoen (de)
boxing glove, boxing mitt, padded leather mittens used in the sport of boxing
boksijzer
noun boksijzer (het)
knuckle duster, brass knuckles, type of metallic weapons worn on the hand to cause injury when punching
bokspartij
noun bokspartij (de)
boxing match, prizefight
bokspringen
noun
vaulting, leaping motion
boksring
noun boksring (de)
boxing ring
bokssport
noun bokssport (de)
boxing, sport in which two men fight with punches
boksvel
noun boksvel (het)
buckskin
bokswedstrijd
noun bokswedstrijd (de)
boxing match, prizefight
boktor
noun
long-horned beetle, family of beetles notable for their extremely long antennae
bol
adjective
round, spherical, globular
bol
noun bol (de)
sphere, globe, orb; bulb (Botany); crown; roll, small loaf of bread, bun
bolbliksem
noun bolbliksem (de)
globe lightning, ball lightning
bolder
noun
bollard
bolderen
verb
make a deep loud sound like that of thunder
bolderik
noun bolderik (de)
corn cockle
bolderkar
noun bolderkar (de)
type of cart
bolderpen
noun bolderpen (de)
bollard
bolderwagen
noun bolderwagen (de)
type of car
boldriehoek
noun boldriehoek (de)
spherical triangle
boleet
noun
boletus
bolero
noun bolero (de)
(Spanish) bolero
bolgewas
noun bolgewas (het)
bulbous plant
bolheid
noun bolheid (de)
quality of being round
bolhoed
noun bolhoed (de)
derby, bowler, rounded felt hat with a narrow brim (worn by men)
bolide
noun
bolide; racing car
bolknak
Havana cigar, Cuban cigar especially noted for high quality
bolknop
noun bolknop (de)
offset bulb
bollandisten
noun
Bollandists
bollard
noun
bollard
bolle
prefix
pertaining to round
bolleboos
noun bolleboos (de)
egghead, intellectual (Derogatory Slang)
bollen
noun
bulge, be inflated
bollenstreek
noun bollenstreek (de)
area of bulb growing
bollentijd
noun bollentijd (de)
bulb season
bollenveld
noun bollenveld (het)
bulb field
bolletje
noun bolletje (het)
globule, small round object; roll, bun; head (Colloquial)
bolletjesmachine
noun
golf ball typewriter
bolletjestrui
noun bolletjestrui (de)
spotted jersey
bollewangenhapsnoet
noun
chubby face
bollig
adjective
on heat
bolometer
noun bolometer (de)
bolometer, instrument to measure radiant energy
bolpen
noun bolpen (de)
pen, writing tool that contains ink
bolrond
adjective
round, spherical, globular
bolscharnier
noun bolscharnier (de)
ball-and-socket joint
bolschijf
noun bolschijf (de)
spherical segment
bolsector
noun
sector of a sphere
bolsegment
noun
segment of a sphere
bolsjewiek
noun bolsjewiek (de)
Bolshevik, member of the Social Democratic party in Russia (from 1903-17); member of the Russian Communist party (in the former Soviet Union)
bolsjewisme
noun
bolshevism, doctrines of the Bolsheviks (ultraradical socialism)
bolsjewist
noun bolsjewist (de)
bolshevist, member of the Bolsheviks, supporter of Bolshevism
bolsjewistisch
adjective
Bolshevistic, of or pertaining to the Bolsheviks; characteristic of Bolshevism
bolspel
noun bolspel (het)
bowls
bolspits
adjective
steeple ball, ball on spire of church
bolster
noun bolster (de)
shell, husk, shuck
boltoren
noun boltoren (de)
steeple with a ball
bolus
noun bolus (de)
bole
bolvorm
noun bolvorm (de)
spherical shape
bolvormig
adjective
round, spherical, globular
bolvormigheid
noun bolvormigheid (de)
sphericity, roundness
bolwassing
noun
dressing down
bolwerk
noun bolwerk (het)
bulwark, stronghold, bastion
bolwerken
verb
manage
bolworm
noun bolworm (de)
coenurus, larva of a certain type of tapeworm
bom
noun bom (de)
bomb, bombshell
bomaanslag
noun
bomb attack, assault of explosive devices, barrage of missiles
bomalarm
noun
bomb alert
bomauto
noun bomauto (de)
booby-trapped car
bombarde
bombard, shell, bomb
bombardement
noun bombardement (het)
bombardment, shelling, bombing
bombarderen
verb
bombard, shell, bomb
bombardeur
noun bombardeur (de)
bomber, fighter plane which drops bombs; grenade handler in fighter planes (used during World War I)
bombardon
noun
bombardon
bombarie
noun
fuss, excitement, confusion, commotion, noise
bombast
noun bombast (de)
bombast, trite cliches, hackneyed expressions, empty words
bombastisch
adjective
bombastic, ornate, florid; inflated, exaggerated
bombaynoot
noun bombaynoot (de)
cashew nut
bombazijn
noun bombazijn (het)
bombazine, fabric made of silk and wool
bomberjack
noun
bomber jacket
bombrief
noun bombrief (de)
letter bomb, mailbomb, parcel bomb, an explosive device sent via the postal service and designed to explode when opened
bomen
verb
chat, talk, converse; punt, pole
bomer
noun bomer (m de)
punter, poler
bomgat
noun bomgat (het)
bomb crater
bomijs
noun bomijs (het)
cat ice
bomkrater
noun
bomb crater
bommel
noun
bung, stopper, plug; bunghole; seller of liquor (Slang)
bommelding
noun bommelding (de)
bomb alert
bommen
verb
boom, thunder; make noise
bommenlast
noun
bomb load, load of bombs carried by a bomber
bommenrichter
noun
bomb aimer
bommentapijt
noun
carpet of bombs
bommenwerper
noun bommenwerper (de)
bomber, fighter plane which drops bombs
bommoeder
noun bommoeder (de)
BOM, mother who is not married on purpose
bomtapijt
noun
carpet of bombs
bomtrechter
noun bomtrechter (de)
bomb crater
bomvol
adjective
chock-full
bomvrij
adjective
bombproof, built to withstand bombs
bomvrouw
noun bomvrouw (de)
BOM, mother who is not married on purpose
bon
noun bon (de)
fine, ticket; coupon, voucher; check, receipt
bon vivant
noun
a man of pleasure, one who enjoys going out for entertainment
bonafide
adjective
bona fide, good faith, in good faith, trustingly, innocently
bonboekje
noun bonboekje (het)
book of coupons
bonbon
noun bonbon (de)
bonbon, candy, sweet
bonbondoosje
noun
box of bonbons
bonbonniere
noun
bonbonnière
bond
noun bond (de)
union, federation, league, alliance
bondage
noun
bondage, slavery
bonder
noun
bonder, person who works in bonds; substance that binds two things together
bondgenoot
noun bondgenoot (de)
ally, partner, confederate
bondgenootschap
noun bondgenootschap (het)
alliance, coalition, confederation
bondig
adjective
concise, succinct, short and to the point
bondig
adverb
briefly, succinctly, clearly and concisely
bondigheid
noun bondigheid (de)
conciseness, quality of being brief and comprehensive
bonds
adjective
federal, allied
bondsbons
adjective
big shot, well-known personality, highly respected personality, gifted person, person of influence, person with a reputation (Slang)
bondsbonze
adjective
big shot, well-known personality, highly respected personality, gifted person, person of influence, person with a reputation (Slang)
bondscoach
noun bondscoach (de)
national coach
bondshotel
noun bondshotel (het)
listed hotel
bondskanselier
noun bondskanselier (de)
Federal Chancellor
bondsorgaan
noun bondsorgaan (de)
union journal
bondsploeg
noun bondsploeg (de)
national team
bondspresident
noun bondspresident (de)
president
bondsregering
noun bondsregering (de)
federal government
bondsrepubliek
noun bondsrepubliek (de)
federal republic, Federal Republic of Germany
bondsstaat
noun bondsstaat (de)
confederation
bonenkruid
noun
savory, tasty, having a pleasant flavor
bonenstaak
noun bonenstaak (de)
beanpole, pole that bean plants climb on; (nickname for) very tall and skinny person
bonestaak
noun bonestaak (de)
bean pole, string bean
bongerd
noun bongerd (de)
orchard, group of planted fruit trees
bongo
noun
bongo, African antelope
boni
profit, earnings, financial gain
bonificatie
noun bonificatie (de)
indemnification, payment made for loss or damage, compensation, restitution; recompense, reimbursement
bonje
noun
row, argument, quarrel
bonjour
noun
bonjour, hello, good day, greetings (in French)
bonjouren
verb
throw out, reject
bonk
noun bonk (de)
lump, oaf, simpleton; chunk, piece
bonkaart
noun bonkaart (de)
ration card
bonken
verb
crash, smash into, collide with force
bonmot
noun bonmot (de)
bon mot, clever remark, witticism
bonnefooi
noun bonnefooi (de)
pertaining to going somewhere without a plan
bonnet
noun bonnet (de)
biretta, type of cap worn by priests
bonnetterie
noun
hosiery trade
bons
noun bons (de)
bump, thud, thump
bonsai
bonsai, tree or plant that has been dwarfed using special techniques; bonsai art form which originated in China and was perfected in Japan
bont
adjective
multicolored, polychromatic; motley, mixed
bont
noun bont (het)
fur, pelt, hair of an animal; clothing made with fur
bont en blauw slaan
verb
bruise, beat s.o. black and blue
bonte kraai
noun
hooded crow, hoodie
bonten
adjective
fur, furry
bontgekleurd
adjective
colorful, full of color, multicolored
bontgoed
noun
cotton prints
bonthandelaar
noun bonthandelaar (m de)
furrier, skinner, person who sells furs, one who sells hides and pelts
bontheid
noun bontheid (de)
multicolouredness
bontjas
noun bontjas (de)
fur coat, coat made of animal fur
bontje
noun bontje (het)
fur tie
bontmantel
noun bontmantel (de)
fur coat, mink, coat made of animal fur
bonton
noun
bon ton, good manners, courtesy; style which demonstrates good taste
bontwerk
noun bontwerk (het)
clothing made with fur
bontwerker
noun bontwerker (m de)
furrier, person who sells furs
bontwerkster
noun bontwerkster (de)
female fur worker
bonus
noun bonus (de)
bonus, dividend, perk, monetary gift
bonusmalusregeling
noun bonusmalusregeling (de)
no-claims bonus system
bonvivant
noun
bon vivant, pleasure-seeker, hedonist, one who seeks fun
bonze
noun
big shot, well-known personality, highly respected personality, gifted person, person of influence, person with a reputation (Slang)
bonzen
verb
pound, smash, thump
bonzen met
verb
bang with
boobytrap
noun boobytrap (de)
booby trap, scheme or device for tricking a person unawares, hidden trap; set down a trap
boodschap
noun boodschap (de)
message, communication; errand, shopping
boodschappen
noun boodschappen (de)
something which has been purchased
boodschappen doen
verb
go shopping
boodschappenduif
noun boodschappenduif (de)
messenger pigeon
boodschappenjongen
noun boodschappenjongen (de)
errand boy, boy sent out to take care of small jobs, boy employed to go on errands
boodschappenloper
noun boodschappenloper (m de)
dispatch rider, person appointed to carry and deliver messages
boodschappentas
noun boodschappentas (de)
shopping bag, special bag used to put in commodities
boodschapper
noun boodschapper (m de)
messenger, one who carries a message or goes on an errand
boog
noun boog (de)
arch; archway; arc; bow; loop
boogbal
noun boogbal (de)
lob, ball hit in a high arc (Tennis)
boogbrug
noun boogbrug (de)
arch bridge
boogfries
arcature
booggang
noun booggang (de)
arcade, passageway covered with an arched roof
boogiewoogie
noun
boogie-woogie, form of instrumental blues
booglamp
noun booglamp (de)
arc lamp
booglassen
noun
arc welding
booglasser
noun
expert in arc welding
boogpasser
noun boogpasser (de)
bowleg calipers
boogschieten
noun boogschieten (het)
archery, art of shooting with bow and arrows
boogschutter
noun boogschutter (m de)
archer, bowman
boogschutteres
noun
female archer
boogspanning
noun boogspanning (de)
arc voltage
boogtafel
noun boogtafel (de)
arcature
boogvormig
adjective
arched, vaulted, curved
bookmaker
noun bookmaker (de)
bookmaker, bookie; one who receives and pays off bets
boom
noun boom (de)
tree, arbor; pole, boom, beam
boomachtig
adjective
arboraceous, tree-like
boomchirurg
noun boomchirurg (de)
tree surgeon
boomchirurgie
noun boomchirurgie (de)
tree surgery
boomdiagram
noun boomdiagram (het)
tree diagram
boomgaard
noun boomgaard (de)
orchard, group of planted fruit trees
boomgrens
noun boomgrens (de)
timberline, tree line, altitude above which plants and trees cannot grow; latitude in the polar regions above which vegetation cannot grow
boomkangeroe
noun
tree kangaroo, large marsupial mammal with a long tail and powerful hind legs for jumping (native to Australia and neighboring islands)
boomkenner
noun boomkenner (m de)
arborist
boomkever
noun boomkever (de)
maybug
boomkikvors
noun boomkikvors (de)
tree frog, frog that lives in trees
boomklever
noun boomklever (de)
nuthatch, small blue-gray bird which climbs down trees eating insects and seeds
boomkruiper
noun boomkruiper (de)
tree creeper
boomkunde
noun
dendrology, study of trees and bushes (Botany)
boomkweken
noun boomkweken (het)
arboriculture, cultivation of trees and shrubs
boomkweker
noun boomkweker (m de)
horticulturist, nurseryman
boomkwekerij
noun boomkwekerij (de)
nursery, place for growing and selling plants
boomladder
noun boomladder (de)
extension ladder
boomleeuwerik
noun boomleeuwerik (de)
woodlark
boomloos
adjective
treeless
boommarter
noun boommarter (de)
pine marten
boompieper
noun boompieper (de)
pipit, any small bird from the genus Anthus
boomrijk
adjective
arboreous, woody, covered with trees
boomschaar
noun boomschaar (de)
pruning hook, long handled tool used for trimming trees and tall bushes
boomschors
noun boomschors (de)
bark, outer covering of a tree
boomstam
noun boomstam (de)
tree trunk, stem
boomstronk
noun boomstronk (de)
tree-stump
boomteelt
noun boomteelt (de)
arboriculture, cultivation of trees and shrubs
boomteelter
noun boomteelter (de)
arboriculturist
boomvaren
noun boomvaren (de)
tree fern
boomwol
noun boomwol (de)
unprocessed cotton, cotton in its natural form
boomzaag
noun boomzaag (de)
crosscut saw
boon
noun boon (de)
bean
boor
noun boor (de)
(also: B) drill; boron, metalloid element, element which is both metallic and nonmetallic
boord
noun boord (de/het)
board; border, edge, brim; collar
boordband
noun boordband (de)
trimming
boordcomputer
noun boordcomputer (de)
board computer
boorden
verb
trim
boorder
noun boorder (de)
borer, driller, holer
boordevol
adjective
brimful, replete, teeming
boordevol
adjective
brimming
boordje
noun boordje (het)
collar, part of a shirt that encircles the neck
boordlantaarn
noun boordlantaarn (de)
either of two lights used by ships at night (Nautical)
boordroeien
noun boordroeien (het)
rowing, propelling a boat with oars
boordschutter
noun boordschutter (de)
one skilled in operating a gun, gunner
boordsel
noun boordsel (het)
edging, trimming
boordtarief
noun boordtarief (het)
train rate
boordwerktuigkundige
noun boordwerktuigkundige (de)
flight engineer
boordwijdte
noun boordwijdte (de)
collar width
booreiland
noun booreiland (het)
oilrig
boorgat
noun boorgat (het)
borehole, drill hole
boorijzer
noun boorijzer (het)
drill
boorinstallatie
noun boorinstallatie (de)
drilling installation
boorkern
noun boorkern (de)
cross-sectional sample (of soil, ice, etc.)
boorkever
noun boorkever (de)
borer
boorkop
noun boorkop (de)
chuck
boormachine
noun boormachine (de)
drilling machine
boormal
boormal (de)
drilling jig
boormossel
noun boormossel (de)
borer, tool used to make holes, auger, tool that resembles a drill
booromslag
noun booromslag (de)
brace
boorplatform
noun boorplatform (het)
drilling platform
boorspleet
noun boorspleet (de)
mining hole
boort
noun boort (het)
bort, diamond fragments
boortje
noun boortje (het)
gimlet, tool for making holes, drill
boortol
noun boortol (de)
electric hand drill
boortoren
noun boortoren (de)
derrick, drilling tower of an oil well
boorwater
noun boorwater (het)
boracic lotion
boorwijdte
noun boorwijdte (de)
bore
boorzalf
noun boorzalf (de)
boracic ointment
boorzuur
noun boorzuur (het)
boracic acid
boos
adjective
angry, mad, furious; evil, malicious, venomous
boos
adverb
angrily, furiously
boos kijken
verb
scowl, have an angry or gloomy facial expression
boos maken
verb
anger, make angry
boos worden
verb
loose one's temper, get angry
boos zijn
verb
feel angry, be mad
boosaardig
adjective
malignant
boosaardig
adverb
malignantly
boosaardigheid
noun boosaardigheid (de)
malignance
boosdoener
noun boosdoener (m de)
evil doer, malefactor
boosdoenster
noun boosdoenster (de)
female wrongdoer
boosheid
noun boosheid (de)
anger, wrath, rage, fury
booster
noun booster (de)
booster, voltage amplifier
booswicht
noun booswicht (het)
felon, criminal
boot
noun boot (de)
boat, ship, vessel, launch
bootee
bootee, low knitted shoe for a baby; ankle length boot; disposable foot covering
booten
boot, kick; kick out; fire
boothals
noun boothals (de)
boat neck
boothuis
noun boothuis (het)
boathouse
bootlengte
noun bootlengte (de)
boat length, length of a boat
bootreis
noun bootreis (de)
boat trip
bootshaak
noun bootshaak (de)
boat hook
bootsman
noun bootsman (m de)
boatswain, ship's officer
bootsmansfluitje
noun bootsmansfluitje (het)
whistle
boottocht
noun boottocht (de)
boat trip
boottrein
noun boottrein (de)
boat train
bootvluchteling
noun bootvluchteling (de)
boat people
bootwerker
noun bootwerker (m de)
docker, dockworker; longshoreman
bop
bop, (Music) early type of modern jazz music that began in the 1940s (characterized by emphasized improvisation, quick melodies, and a wide range of chords)
boraat
noun
borate, salt of boric acid
borax
noun borax (de)
borax, white powder (antiseptic, cleansing agent, etc.); sodium borate (Chemistry)
bord
noun bord (het)
blackboard, chalkboard; plank, board; plate, dish; shield, plaque
bordeauwijn
noun bordeauwijn (de)
bordeaux, burgundy, usually red table wine from Burgundy
bordeaux
noun bordeaux (de)
bordeaux, burgundy
bordeauxrood
noun
burgundy, usually red table wine from Burgundy (France); deep red color, wine-red color
bordeel
noun bordeel (het)
brothel, whorehouse
bordeelhouder
noun bordeelhouder (m de)
pimp, one who manages a prostitution business
bordeelhoudster
noun bordeelhoudster (de)
female brothel keeper
bordeelsluiper
noun bordeelsluiper (de)
brothel-creeper
bordelaise
noun
bordelaise sauce
bordendoek
noun bordendoek (het)
tea towel
bordenwarmer
noun bordenwarmer (de)
plate-warmer
bordenwasser
noun bordenwasser (de)
dish washer
bordenwater
noun bordenwater (het)
dish water
border
noun border (de)
frame which surrounds the application window (Computers)
borderel
noun borderel (het)
docket, list of contents
bordereling
noun bordereling (de)
docking
borderline
adverb borderline (de)
borderline, on the edge, approaching the limit; questionable; on the border between to areas
bordes
noun bordes (het)
terrace
bordje
noun bordje (het)
saucer; signboard
bordkartonen
adjective
pasteboard
bordpapier
noun bordpapier (het)
cardboard, pasteboard
bordpapieren
adjective
pasteboard
borduren
verb
embroider
borduurlamp
noun borduurlamp (de)
magnifying light
borduurraam
noun borduurraam (het)
tabouret, embroidery frame
borduursel
noun borduursel (het)
embroidery, decorative designs created with ornamental needlework
borduurwerk
noun borduurwerk (het)
embroidery, something embroidered
borduurwol
noun borduurwol (de)
crewel, spun yarn, woven yarn
boreaal
adjective
boreal, pertaining to the north wind
boreling
noun boreling (de)
baby, infant, very young child
boren
noun boren (het)
drilling, act of boring a hole
boren
verb
drill, bore, tunnel
borg
noun borg (de)
bail; guaranty, security
borg staan voor
verb
vouch for, warrant, guarantee
borg stellen
verb
pledge oneself
borgen
noun borgen (het)
vouching, assuming liability for
borgen
verb
guarantee, vouch for; secure
borgpen
noun borgpen (de)
lock pin
borgsom
noun borgsom (de)
bail, caution money, money pledged in order to release someone from jail
borgstelling
noun borgstelling (de)
security, pledge
borgtocht
noun borgtocht (de)
bail, pledge, guarantee
borgtochthouder
noun borgtochthouder (m de)
bailee, one to whom property is bailed, trustee, guardian
boride
noun boride (het)
boride
boring
noun boring (de)
boring, drilling, act of boring a hole
borium
noun borium (het)
boron, chemical element
borrel
noun borrel (de)
drink, drop, shot
borrelen
verb
nip (especially an alcoholic drink); bubble, boil
borrelgarnituur
noun borrelgarnituur (de)
snack, small amount of food or drink eaten between regular meals; food suitable for light informal eating
borrelglas
noun borrelglas (het)
shot glass, small glass for serving a shot of hard liquor (usually a one-ounce serving)
borrelhapje
noun borrelhapje (het)
snack, small amount of food or drink eaten between regular meals; food suitable for light informal eating
borreling
noun borreling (de)
boiling
borrelpraat
noun borrelpraat (de)
pub talk, chatter
borreltje
noun borreltje (het)
dram, tot, glass of liquor
borsalino
borsalino, baseball cap
borsjt
noun
borscht, eastern European soup containing beets and cabbage and other ingredients
borst
noun borst (de)
chest; bosom, breast
borstademhaling
noun borstademhaling (de)
chest breathing
borstbeeld
noun borstbeeld (het)
bust, artistic representation (sculpture, painting, etc.)
borstbeen
noun borstbeen (het)
breastbone, sternum, long flat bone connected to the ribs (Anatomy, Zoology)
borstcrawl
noun borstcrawl (de)
swimming stroke
borstel
noun borstel (de)
brush, bristle
borstelbaan
noun borstelbaan (de)
artificial piste
borstelen
verb
brush, comb or polish with a brush
borstelgras
noun borstelgras (het)
matgrass
borstelhaar
noun borstelhaar (het)
stiff hair
borstelig
adjective
bristly
borstelig
adverb
untidily
borsteligheid
noun borsteligheid (de)
state of being bristly
borstelkop
noun borstelkop (de)
crew cut, military haircut, very short men's haircut
borstelworm
noun borstelworm (de)
Chaetopodes
borstharnas
noun borstharnas (het)
breastplate, cuirass
borstholte
noun borstholte (de)
thoracic cavity, space inside the chest, anatomic cavity where the lungs and heart are located
borsthoogte
noun borsthoogte (de)
breasthigh
borstkanker
noun borstkanker (het)
breastcancer
borstkas
noun borstkas (de)
chest, thorax
borstkind
noun borstkind (het)
breastfed child
borstklier
noun borstklier (de)
mammary gland, any of the milk producing glands in female mammals that occur in pairs and contain ducts which convey the milk to the nipple for the young to suckle
borstklierontsteking
noun borstklierontsteking (de)
mammary glanditis
borstkolf
noun borstkolf (de)
breast pump
borstplaat
noun borstplaat (de)
breastplate, armor for the front of the torso
borstplaatje
noun borstplaatje (het)
breastplate, armor for the front of the torso
borstprothese
noun borstprothese (de)
breast prosthesis
borstrok
noun borstrok (de)
undervest, undershirt
borstschild
noun borstschild (het)
breastplate, armor for the front of the torso
borstslag
noun borstslag (de)
breast stroke, type of swimming stroke in which both arms are paddled at the same time
borstspeld
noun borstspeld (de)
brooch, pin, clasp
borstspier
noun borstspier (de)
pectoral muscle
borststem
noun borststem (de)
chest voice
borststuk
noun borststuk (het)
brisket, breast meat; breastplate, armor for the front of the torso
borstvin
noun borstvin (de)
pectoral, fin located in the chest area
borstvlies
noun borstvlies (het)
pleura, thin serous membrane that covers the lung
borstvliesontsteking
noun borstvliesontsteking (de)
pleurisy, infection of the covering of the lungs
borstvoeding
noun borstvoeding (de)
breastfeeding
borstwering
noun borstwering (de)
parapet, breastwork, temporary fortification
borstwervel
noun borstwervel (de)
vertebra, segments of bone which form the spinal column
bos
noun bos (het)
bunch, bundle, cluster; forest, wood
bosaardbei
noun bosaardbei (de)
wild strawberry
bosachtig
adjective
woody, forested
bosarm
adjective
treeless
bosbedrijf
noun bosbedrijf (het)
forestation
bosbes
noun bosbes (de)
blueberry, small fruit belonging to the group of berries
bosbessenstruik
noun bosbessenstruik (de)
(old spell.>bosbessestruik) blueberry, bush which bears this berry
bosbewaking
noun bosbewaking (de)
forest conservation
bosbewoner
noun bosbewoner (m de)
woodsman
bosbies
noun bosbies (de)
wood club-rush
bosbouw
noun bosbouw (de)
forestry
bosbrand
noun bosbrand (de)
forestfire
bosduif
noun bosduif (de)
cushat
bosduivel
noun bosduivel (de)
mandrill, large baboon native to western Africa (male of the species has bright blue, purple and red facial markings)
bosgod
noun bosgod (m de)
faun, satyr, one of many minor woodland gods depicted as half man and half horse or goat
bosgodin
noun bosgodin (de)
dryad, tree nymph (Greek Mythology)
bosje
noun bosje (het)
grove; shrubbery, thicket; bundle, bunch, cluster
boskat
noun boskat (de)
wildcat, any of various undomesticated black-striped felines
bosklas
noun bosklas (de)
schoolcamp
bosklasse
noun bosklasse (de)
schoolcamp
bosland
noun bosland (het)
woodland, forest
bosloos
adjective
woodless, forestless
bosmens
noun bosmens (het)
woodsman, forest dweller
bosneger
noun bosneger (de)
maroon
bosnimf
noun bosnimf (de)
wood nymph, spirit of the forest
bosopzichter
noun bosopzichter (m de)
forester, person responsible for the maintenance of a forest
bospad
noun bospad (het)
track, path
bospeen
noun bospeen (de)
bunched-up carrots
bosrijk
adjective
wooded, forested, covered with trees
bossanova
noun
bossa nova, type of rhythmic music similar to samba
bosschage
noun bosschage (de)
grove, small wooded area
bossen
noun
bundle, bind together, gather together; make into a bundle, package
bosuitje
noun bosuitje (het)
spring onion, scallion ( UK and Australia)
bosveen
noun bosveen (het)
peat, dried block of bog or swamp matter used for fuel
bosvrucht
noun bosvrucht (de)
summer fruit, fruit that are in season during the summer, forest fruit
boswachter
noun boswachter (de)
forester, person responsible for the maintenance of a forest
boswachterij
noun boswachterij (de)
forestation
boswezen
noun boswezen (het)
spirit of the forest; forestry
bot
adjective
blunt, dull; obtuse, dozy; crude, raw, unrefined
bot
noun bot (het)
bone, hard structures which make up the skeleton; flounder, type of flatfish; bud, sprout
bot maken
verb
blunt
botanica
noun
botany, branch of biology dealing with plant life
botanicus
noun botanicus (de)
botanist, one who specializes in botany (branch of biology dealing with plant life)
botanie
noun botanie (de)
botany, branch of biology dealing with plant life
botanisch
adjective
of plants, botanical
botaniseertrommel
noun botaniseertrommel (de)
collecting box
botaniseren
verb
botanize
botanist
noun botanist (de)
botanist, one who specializes in botany (branch of biology dealing with plant life)
botbreuk
noun botbreuk (de)
fracture
botel
botel, hotel on water
botenhuis
noun botenhuis (het)
boathouse
boter
noun boter (de)
butter, solid fat substance derived from milk
boterachtig
adjective
buttery
boterberg
noun boterberg (de)
butter mountain
boterbiesje
noun boterbiesje (het)
butter biscuit, kind of biscuit
boterbloem
noun boterbloem (de)
buttercup, type of plant with glossy yellow flowers
boterbriefje
noun boterbriefje (het)
marriage lines
boteren
verb
butter
boterham
noun boterham (de)
sandwich, dish made by placing food between two slices of bread
boterhamworst
noun boterhamworst (de)
luncheon meat
boterjus
noun
sauce of butter
boterkaaseneieren
noun
noughts and crosses, game
boterkoek
noun boterkoek (de)
butter biscuit
boterletter
noun boterletter (de)
pastry letter
botermerk
noun botermerk (de)
butter print
boterolie
noun boterolie (de)
colza oil, non-drying oil obtained from the seeds of Brassica campestris, var
botersaus
noun botersaus (de)
butter sauce
boterstaaf
noun boterstaaf (de)
pastry role
botervet
noun botervet (het)
butterfat
botervlinder
noun botervlinder (de)
puffed paste wings
botervloot
noun botervloot (de)
butter dish, dish for storing butter
botervlootje
noun botervlootje (het)
butter dish, dish for storing butter
boterzacht
adjective
soft as butter
boterzuur
noun boterzuur (het)
butyric acid, isomeric acid that occurs in spoiled animal milk fat and has a foul odor (used in flavorings and disinfectants)
botheid
noun botheid (de)
bluntness, dullness; crudeness, rudeness
botje bij botje leggen
verb
go shares
botontkalking
noun botontkalking (de)
osteoporosis, disorder characterized by the dwindling of bones due to loss of calcium which causes pain and often height reduction (especially in post menopausal women)
botsauto
noun botsauto (de)
bumper car, flat ride consisting of several small electric cars that draw their power from an overhead grid
botsen
verb
bump, clash, collide; oppose, disagree
botsen tegen
verb
crash into, knock into -
botsing
noun botsing (de)
crash, collision; clash, conflict
bottel
noun bottel (de)
hip, rose hip
bottelaar
noun bottelaar (de)
bottler, person or thing that fills bottles
bottelarij
noun bottelarij (de)
bottling plant
bottelen
verb
bottle, put in a bottle
bottelier
noun bottelier (m de)
bottler, person or thing that fills bottles
botteling
noun botteling (de)
one who bottles
bottelroos
noun bottelroos (de)
rosa pomifera, rosa villosa
botten
verb
bud, sprout
bottenkraakster
noun bottenkraakster (de)
female chiropractor
bottenkraker
noun bottenkraker (de)
chiropractor, one who practices chiropractic (therapeutic treatment of disease through the manipulation of the spinal column)
botter
noun botter (de)
fishing boat, boat from which fish are caught (used by professional or sport fishermen)
botterik
noun botterik (de)
rude person; loafer
bottine
noun bottine (de)
gaiter, type of shoe with elastic pieces on the sides
bottleneck
noun bottleneck (het)
bottleneck, stop, delay, hinder movement, delay traffic
botulisme
noun botulisme (het)
botulism, food poisoning caused by botulinum bacteria
botvieren
noun botvieren (het)
loose, free, let go, release
botviering
noun botviering (de)
release, liberation
botweg
adverb
bluntly, simply, plainly; abruptly
boucle
noun
boucle, rough-textured yarn with loops and curls spun into the strand; fabric woven from boucle yarn
boud
adjective
bold, fearless, courageous
boud
adverb
boldly, courageously, fearlessly
boudheid
noun boudheid (de)
boldness, courage; forwardness
boudoir
noun boudoir (het)
boudoir, lady's dressing room
boudweg
adverb
boldly, courageously, daringly
bouffante
noun bouffante (de)
shawl, muffler, scarf
bougainville
noun bougainville (de)
bougainvillea, tropical plant
bougie
noun bougie (de)
spark plug
bouillabaisse
noun
bouillabaisse, fish soup
bouillon
noun bouillon (de)
bouillon, broth, stock
bouillonblokje
noun bouillonblokje (het)
beef cube, stock
bouillonpot
noun bouillonpot (de)
stock pot
boulevard
noun boulevard (de)
boulevard, broad tree-lined avenue; esplanade, promenade
boulevardblad
noun boulevardblad (het)
tabloid, newspaper with sensational news
boulevardjournalistiek
noun boulevardjournalistiek (de)
sensational journalism
boulevardkrant
noun boulevardkrant (de)
gutter press, tabloid, journalism which focuses on scandals and sensationalism
boulevardpers
noun boulevardpers (de)
yellow press, yellow journalism, gossip-filled and sensationalistic reports
boulimianervosa
noun
bolimia nervosa, eating disorder, type of eating disorder in which one compulsively overeats (most common among teenage girls)
boulimie
noun
bulimia, eating disorder, abnormal appetite; eating disorder mainly affecting women (characterized by compulsive overeating followed by self-induced vomiting)
bouquet
noun bouquet (het)
bouquet, bunch of flowers
bourbon
noun bourbon (de)
bourbon, kind of whiskey, whiskey (type of alcoholic drink)
bourdon
noun
bourdon, drone bass
bourgeois
noun
bourgeois, middle class person
bourgeoisie
noun bourgeoisie (de)
bourgeoisie, middle class, European middle class
bourgogne
noun
burgundy, usually red table wine from Burgundy (France); deep red color, wine-red color
bourree
noun
bourrée
bout
noun bout (de)
bolt, screw; iron, device used to remove wrinkles from fabric; leg (Animal)
boutade
noun
witticism, clever or witty remark
bouten
noun
crap, (Slang) defecate (vulgar)
boutje
noun boutje (het)
drumstick, chicken leg
bouvier
noun
Bouvier des Flandres, dog breed originating in Flanders
bouw
noun bouw (de)
construction, building industry
bouwbedrijf
noun bouwbedrijf (het)
construction company
bouwboer
noun bouwboer (m)
arable farmer
bouwcombinatie
noun bouwcombinatie (de)
building consortium
bouwcommissie
noun bouwcommissie (de)
building authority
bouwdok
noun bouwdok (de)
dry dock, structure that can be drained of water and raised in order to allow access to all parts of a ship's hull (for repairs, maintenance, etc.)
bouwdoos
noun bouwdoos (de)
box of building blocks
bouwen
noun
constructing, upbuilding
bouwen
verb
build, construct; rely on, count on
bouwend
adjective
framed, constructed, built
bouwenwoningtoezicht
noun bouwenwoningtoezicht (het de)
building inspection department
bouwer
noun bouwer (m de)
builder, contractor
bouwfonds
noun bouwfonds (het)
building inspection department
bouwgrond
noun bouwgrond (de)
building land
bouwjaar
noun bouwjaar (het)
date of building
bouwkas
noun bouwkas (de)
housing association
bouwkeet
noun bouwkeet (de)
site hut
bouwkuip
noun bouwkuip (de)
dig, excavation site (i.e. archeological dig)
bouwkunde
noun bouwkunde (de)
architecture; engineering
bouwkundig
adjective
architectural
bouwkundige
noun bouwkundige (de)
architect, one who designs buildings and other structures
bouwkunst
noun bouwkunst (de)
architecture, science of designing and building structures
bouwlaag
noun bouwlaag (de)
storey, floor, level in a building
bouwland
noun bouwland (het)
farmland, arable land
bouwlift
noun bouwlift (de)
builder's hoist
bouwmaatschappij
noun bouwmaatschappij (de)
building company
bouwmarkt
noun bouwmarkt (de)
lumberyard, wood yard, open area where lumber is stored in large piles
bouwmateriaal
noun bouwmateriaal (het)
building material, any substance or item used in building or construction
bouwmeester
noun bouwmeester (m de)
architect, builder
bouwmodulus
noun bouwmodulus (de)
module, component, unit, subsystem
bouwnijverheid
noun bouwnijverheid (de)
building industry, collective body of businesses and companies that are involved in building and construction
bouwondernemer
noun bouwondernemer (m de)
contractor, builder
bouwopzichter
noun bouwopzichter (m de)
foreman
bouworde
noun bouworde (de)
architectural style, architectural mode, style in which a building or structure has been designed
bouwpakket
noun bouwpakket (het)
kit to build by yourself
bouwplaat
noun bouwplaat (de)
plasterboard, sheet of plaster that is sandwiched between two pieces of cardboard (or paper) and is used in construction to make interior walls or ceilings
bouwplan
noun bouwplan (het)
development plan, expansion program, plan for growth
bouwpolitie
noun bouwpolitie (de)
building inspectors
bouwpremie
noun bouwpremie (de)
financial assistance, subsidy in building
bouwput
noun bouwput (de)
dig, excavation site (i.e. archeological dig)
bouwrijp
adjective
ready for building
bouwsel
noun bouwsel (het)
building, structure, construction
bouwset
noun bouwset (de)
cartridge unit
bouwsteen
noun bouwsteen (de)
building stone
bouwstijl
noun bouwstijl (de)
building style or method, architecture
bouwstof
noun bouwstof (de)
building material, any substance or item used in building or construction
bouwstop
noun bouwstop (de)
building freeze, suspension of construction
bouwtekening
noun bouwtekening (de)
drawings
bouwterrein
noun bouwterrein (het)
construction site, building site
bouwvak
noun bouwvak (het)
construction industry holiday
bouwvakarbeider
noun bouwvakarbeider (de)
construction worker, builder, one who works in the construction industry
bouwvakker
noun bouwvakker (de)
construction worker, builder, one who works in the construction industry
bouwval
noun bouwval (de)
ruin, remains of a collapsed structure
bouwvallig
adjective
ruinous, tumble-down, dilapidated
bouwvallig
adverb
ruinously
bouwvalligheid
noun bouwvalligheid (de)
dilapidation, ruin
bouwvergunning
noun bouwvergunning (de)
building permit, official permission to build
bouwvolume
noun bouwvolume (het)
building regulations, standards and codes that are legally required in the construction of buildings
bouwwereld
noun bouwwereld (de)
building industry, collective body of businesses and companies that are involved in building and construction
bouwwerk
noun bouwwerk (het)
building, edifice, structure
bouwwijze
noun bouwwijze (de)
building style or method
bouzouki
noun bouzouki (de)
bouzouki, bouzoukia, mainstay of modern Greek music, stringed instrument with a pear-shaped body and a very long neck
boven
adjective
upper, topmost; above
boven
adverb
above, over; on top; upstairs
boven
preposition
above, over, before, beyond
boven alle twijfel verheven
adverb
beyond a doubt
boven het hoofd
adverb
overhead
boven het hoofd groeien
verb
outgrow
boven het hoofd hangen
verb
impend, hang over
boven zijn stand leven
verb
live beyond the means
bovenaan
adjective
uppermost, topmost
bovenaan
adverb
at the top
bovenaanzicht
noun bovenaanzicht (het de)
view from above
bovenaards
adjective
aboveground; supermundane
bovenal
adverb
above all, beyond everything else, more than everything else
bovenarm
noun bovenarm (de)
upper arm
bovenarms
preposition
overarm, overhand, movement with the arm above the shoulder
bovenbeen
noun bovenbeen (het)
thigh, upper section of the leg between the knee and the hip; thigh bone
bovenbewustzijn
noun bovenbewustzijn (het)
consciousness, awareness of one's surroundings
bovenblad
noun bovenblad (het)
top of table
bovenblijven
noun bovenblijven (het)
stay above water; stay on top
bovenbouw
noun bovenbouw (de)
superstructure; high school
bovenbramra
noun
royal yard
bovenbramsteng
noun
royal mast
bovenbramzeil
noun bovenbramzeil (het)
royal sail
bovendek
noun bovendek (het)
upper deck, high level in a ship
bovendien
adverb
besides, moreover, furthermore, also
bovendien
preposition
in addition to
bovendrempel
noun bovendrempel (de)
lintel, horizontal piece above a door or window (part of a window frame or door frame)
bovendrijven
noun bovendrijven (het)
stay on the surface of a liquid; drift
bovendruk
noun bovendruk (de)
systolic pressure, peak pressure in the arteries during the cardiac cycle
boveneind
noun boveneind (het)
top
boveneinde
noun boveneinde (het)
top
bovengeluids
adjective
hypersonic
bovengenoemd
adjective
above mentioned, aforementioned, above
bovengenoemde
pronoun
aforesaid, previously mentioned
bovengevoelig
adjective
over-sensitive, allergic to a substance which does not usually have a negative affect on the body
bovengrens
noun bovengrens (de)
upper limit, maximum, highest level allowed
bovengronds
adjective
aboveground, above the surface of the ground
bovenhalen
noun bovenhalen (het)
bring to surface
bovenhand
noun
upper hand, advantage
bovenhands
adjective
overhand, overarm, done with the arm over the shoulder
bovenhuis
noun bovenhuis (het)
upstairs apartment
bovenin
preposition
at the top, in the upper ranks, on, located on the top of -, atop; at the summit, at the peak
bovenkaak
noun bovenkaak (de)
upper jaw, maxilla, upper part of the mandible
bovenkamer
noun bovenkamer (de)
attic; brain, mind (Slang)
bovenkant
noun bovenkant (de)
upside, upper side, top part
bovenkast
noun bovenkast (de)
upper case
bovenkleding
noun bovenkleding (de)
outerwear
bovenkleren
noun bovenkleren (de)
outer garment, overgarment
bovenklinkend
adjective
hyperacoustic
bovenkomen
noun bovenkomen (het)
come up, go up, rise, climb up; arise (as a point in a discussion)
bovenkruier
noun bovenkruier (de)
kind of windmill
bovenlaag
noun bovenlaag (de)
upper layer
bovenlader
noun bovenlader (de)
top-loader
bovenlaken
noun bovenlaken (het)
top sheet
bovenland
noun bovenland (het)
upper land
bovenleer
noun
upper leather
bovenleiding
noun bovenleiding (de)
overhead lines, overhead wires are used to transmit electrical energy to trams trains or trolleybuses
bovenlichaam
noun bovenlichaam (het)
upper part of body
bovenlicht
noun bovenlicht (het)
skylight
bovenliggen
noun
lie on top
bovenlijf
noun bovenlijf (het)
upper part of body
bovenlip
noun bovenlip (de)
upper lip, lip which is located on top, upper part of the outer mouth
bovenloop
noun bovenloop (de)
headwaters, upper section of a river
bovenmaats
adjective
beyond moderate measure
bovenmate
adjective
outrageous
bovenmate
adverb
extremely
bovenmatig
adjective
extreme, excessive, radical
bovenmatig
adverb
excessively
bovenmatras
noun bovenmatras (het)
overlay
bovenmenselijk
adjective
superhuman
bovenmest
noun bovenmest (de)
top dressing
bovennatuurlijk
adjective
supernatural, preternatural
bovennatuurlijkheid
noun bovennatuurlijkheid (de)
state of being supernaturel
bovenop
adverb
superiorly
bovenrivier
noun bovenrivier (de)
upper river
bovensmering
noun bovensmering (de)
upper cylinder lubrication
bovenst
adjective
top, topmost, uppermost, highest
bovenstaand
adjective
above, previous, foregoing
bovenstaande
noun bovenstaande (het)
above, mentioned earlier in the same text
bovenstad
noun bovenstad (de)
upper town
bovenstandig
adjective
epigynous
bovenste
adjective
topmost, uppermost, highest
bovenstem
noun bovenstem (de)
treble, soprano
bovenstrooms
adjective
upstream, in the higher part of a stream, closer to the source of the stream
bovenstuk
noun bovenstuk (het)
top, peak
bovenstukje
noun bovenstukje (het)
top of clothes
boventalig
adjective
supernumerary, superfluous
boventallig
adjective
supernumerary, extra, additional, being more than the usual amount; superfluous, being more than what is needed or required
boventalligheid
noun boventalligheid (de)
state of being supernumerary
boventiteling
noun boventiteling (de)
surtitles
boventoon
noun boventoon (de)
overtone
bovenuit
adverb
above, overhead, over, in a higher place
bovenverdieping
noun bovenverdieping (de)
upper floor
bovenvermeld
adjective
above mentioned, aforementioned, above
bovenvermelde
noun bovenvermelde (het)
above, mentioned earlier in the same text
bovenwaarts
adverb
upward, rising, ascending
bovenwater
noun bovenwater (het)
dam
bovenwaterboord
noun bovenwaterboord (de)
freeboard, portion of a boat which is above the water (Nautical)
bovenwinds
adjective
windward, in the direction from which the wind is coming; exposed to the wind; on the side facing the wind (Nautical)
bovenwoning
noun bovenwoning (de)
upstairs apartment
bovenzij
noun bovenzij (de)
top
bovenzijde
noun bovenzijde (de)
top
bovenzinnelijk
adjective
supersensible
bovenzinnelijkheid
noun bovenzinnelijkheid (de)
state of being supersensible
bovist
noun bovist (de)
lycoperdacea, family of fungi in the Lycoperdales order
bowdenkabel
noun bowdenkabel (de)
bowden cable, type of flexible cable used to transmit mechanical force or energy
bowl
noun bowl (de)
bowl, beverage made from several mixed liquids (often wine and juice)
bowlen
noun bowlen (het)
, bowl, play bowling (type of game played with balls and pins); roll a ball
bowler
noun bowler (de)
one who plays bowling (type of game played with balls and pins); person who rolls the ball (in the game of bowling)
bowling
noun bowling (het)
bowling, type of game played with balls and pins
box
noun box (de)
stall, pen; garage
boxcalf
noun boxcalf (het)
box calf, boxcalf
boxer
noun boxer (de)
boxer, one who participates in boxing (Sports); breed of dog
boxermotor
noun boxermotor (de)
boxer engine, horizontally opposed engine
boxershort
noun boxershort (het)
boxer shorts, type of men's underwear which are loose-fitting and shaped like shorts
boxpak
noun boxpak (het)
babygro, newborn pram bag gown
boxspring
noun boxspring (de)
box spring, kind of spring used in box spring mattresses
boy
noun boy (de)
boy, male child; son; young male; male servant (offensive)
boycot
noun boycot (de)
boycott, ban, embargo, refusal to purchase or use a product
boycotten
verb
boycott, ban, place an embargo upon, refuse to purchase or use a product
boze
noun boze (m de)
evil man, morally bad man, wicked man, sinful man
boze bui
noun
bad temper, bad mood
boze oog
noun
evil eye