KNM Flashcards
(341 cards)
1
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Sociale huur
A
Social rent.
2
Q
Woningbouwvereniging
A
Housing association where you can register if you are looking for a rental home.
3
Q
Woningcorporatie
A
Housing association where you can register if you are
looking for a rental home.
4
Q
Wachtlijst
A
Waiting list.
5
Q
Urgentieverklaring
A
Declaration of urgency (in case you are waiting for a
house in social rent).
6
Q
Vrije sector
A
Rental houses that are not social rent.
7
Q
Huisbaas
A
Landlord.
8
Q
Makelaar
A
Realtor.
9
Q
Huurcontract
A
Rental contract.
10
Q
Huurder
A
Tenant.
11
Q
Opzegtermijn
A
Notice period.
12
Q
Belastingdienst
A
Tax authority.
13
Q
Huurtoeslag
A
Rent allowance; money people with low income can get back from the tax authority.
14
Q
Hypotheek
A
Mortgage.
15
Q
Belastingaangifte
A
Tax return.
16
Q
Hypotheekrenteaftrek
A
Interest deduction; deducting the interest you pay on your mortgage from your income when doing your tax return.
17
Q
Verzekeringen
A
Insurances.
18
Q
Aansprakelijkheidsverzekering
A
Liability insurance.
19
Q
Inboedelverzekering
A
Home insurance.
20
Q
Energiebedrijf
A
Energy company.
21
Q
Meterstand
A
Meter reading (of gas, electricity, water).
22
Q
Energierekening
A
Energy bill.
23
Q
Termijnbedrag
A
Monthly amount that needs to be paid for energy in your house.
24
Q
Jaarrekening
A
Annual bill for energy in your house.
25
Duurzame energie
Sustainable energy.
26
Nederlandse publieke omroep (NPO)
Dutch public broadcaster.
27
Overheid
Government.
28
Abonnement
Subscription.
29
Storing
Technical issue (mostly concerning electricit).
30
Glasbak
Glass container.
31
Papierbak
Paper container.
32
Groene container
Container for vegetables, fruit and garden waste.
33
Groente, fruit, tuin (GFT) container
Container for vegetables, fruit and garden waste.
34
Plasticbak
Plastic container.
35
Chemisch afval
Chemical waste.
36
Klein chemisch afval
Waste disposal for all types of small chemical waste
(batteries, paint etc.).
37
Belasting
Tax.
38
Ontheffing
Exemption.
39
Vacature
Job application.
40
UWV WERKbedrijf
Government initiative that helps unemployed people
(with finding a job and receiving an allowance).
41
Solliciteren
Applying for a job.
42
Uitzendbureau
Employment agency.
43
Tijdelijk werk
Temporary work.
44
Bepaalde tijd
For a determined period of time.
45
Onbepaalde tijd
For an undetermined period of time.
46
Internationale diplomawaardering (IDW)
International diploma
evaluation (to see what a foreign diploma is worth in the Netherlands).
47
Diploma waarderen
Evaluating a diploma (to see what a foreign diploma
is worth in the Netherlands).
48
Dienst uitvoering onderwijs (DUO)
Governmental organisation responsible for education and financing of people’s education.
49
Regionaal Opleidingscentrum (ROC)
Regional education centers that exist all over the Netherlands. Many people are educated here for a certain profession.
50
Re-integratiebedrijf
Re-integration company; helps people who haven’t
had a job for a longer period of time get a job.
51
Bijscholing / Nascholing
Additional training/schooling.
52
EVC
Organization responsible for evaluation and recognition of prior
working experience.
53
Vrijwilligerswerk
Voluntary work.
54
Sollicitatieplicht
Job application duty.
55
WW-uitkering
Unemployment allowance.
56
WIA-uitkering
Disability allowance.
57
AOW
State pension.
58
Bijstand
Income support.
59
Werkgevers
Employers.
60
Werknemers
Employees.
61
Arbeidscontract
Employment contract.
62
Proeftijd
Probation period when starting a new job.
63
Vast contract
Fixed contract.
64
Tijdelijk contract
Temporary contract.
65
Contract via uitzendbureau
Contract through employment agency.
66
Veiligheid
Safety.
67
Gezondheid
Health.
68
Bedrijfsarts / Arboarts
Health and safety officer in a company /organisation.
69
Arbo-wet
Working conditions act.
70
Ondernemingsraad (OR)
Works council.
71
Medezeggenschapsraad (MR)
Participation council.
72
Personeelsvereniging (PV)
Staff association.
73
Lastenverdeling
Burden sharing (regarding taxes; the higher your income the more tax you pay).
74
Belasting
Tax.
75
Belastingdienst
Tax authority.
76
AOW
State pension.
77
WW
Unemployment allowance.
78
Netto salaris
Net salary.
79
Bruto salaris
Gross salary.
80
Loonstrookje
Payslip.
81
Jaaropgave
Overview of income in past year.
82
Belastingaangifte
Tax return.
83
Collectieve arbeidsovereenkomst (CAO)
Collective labor agreement.
84
Vakbond
Trade/labor unions.
85
Kamer van Koophandel
Chamber of commerce.
86
KvK-nummer
Chamber of commerce number.
87
Ondernemersplan
Business plan (you must show this to the bank if you want to get a loan).
88
Gefeliciteerd
Congratulations.
89
Gecondoleerd
Condolences.
90
Wachtkamer
Waiting room.
91
Openbaar vervoer
Public transport.
92
Vervoersbewijs
Transportation ticket.
93
Stiltecoupés
Silent compartments in train.
94
Gemeente
Municipality.
95
Uitvoeringsinstituut Werknemersverzekeringen (UWV)
Government institution responsible for unemployment allowance(WW), disability allowance(WIA) etc.
96
Samenlevingscontract
Cohabitation contract.
97
Gezin
Family/household (normally two parents and one or more children).
98
Eenoudergezin
Single parent family.
99
Waarden
Values (things people in the Netherlands find important).
100
Normen
Rules resulting from values.
101
Vrijheid van meningsuiting
Freedom of expression.
102
Grondwet
Constitution.
103
Geweld
Violence.
104
Huiselijk geweld
Domestic violence.
105
Buurt
Neighborhood.
106
Vereniging
Club; for example a football club or dancing club.
107
Buurthuis
Community center.
108
Kerst
Christmas.
109
Pasen
Easter.
110
Sinterklaas
A feast on the 5th of December. Children receive presents from Sinterklaas. Adults also celebrate Sinterklaas and give each other presents.
111
Schoentje zetten
Leaving your shoe; children leave their shoe for Sinterklaas before going to bed. The next morning Sinterklaas has left sweets and maybe a small present in the shoe.
112
Koningsdag
Kingsday; Dutch celebrate the birthday of king WillemAlexander.
113
Bevrijdingsdag
On the 5th of May Dutch celebrate the liberation from Germany in the second world war in 1945.
114
Pinksteren
Pentecost.
115
Hemelvaart
Ascension Day.
116
Oud en nieuw
New years eve.
117
Trakteren
Giving a treat; Dutch give a treat at school or at work when it’s their birthday.
118
Geboorte
Childbirth.
119
Kraamvisite
Baby shower.
120
Beschuit met muisjes
Biscuits with sprinkles; when a child is born people eat biscuits with sprinkles at the baby shower. Pink sprinkles for girls, blue sprinkles for boys.
121
Bruiloft
Wedding celebration.
122
Trouwdag
Wedding Day.
123
Receptie
Reception after the wedding ceremony; people can congratulate the couple.
124
Geslaagd
Graduated.
125
Schooltas aan de vlaggenstok
School bag in the flagpole; This is a Dutch tradition for when you have graduated high school.
126
Zwanger
Pregnant.
127
Verloskundige
Midwife.
128
Bevalling
Child birth.
129
Thuiszorg
Home care.
130
Consultatiebureau
Consultation agency; for children from 0-4 years old.
131
Kinderdagverblijf
Day care.
132
Oppas
Babysitter.
133
Gastouderopvang
Host parent care.
134
Gastouder
Host parent.
135
Peuterspeelzaal
Playroom (for children from 2-4 years old).
136
Voorschool
Pre-school (for children from 2-4 years old who are behind in their development or don’t speak Dutch at home).
137
Basisschool
Elementary school.
138
Buitenschoolse opvang
After school care; for elementary school children whose parents are not able to take care of them after school, often due to work.
139
Middelbare school / voortgezet onderwijs
High school.
140
VWO
High school for children who can study very well (duration: 6 years).
141
HAVO
High school for children who can study well (duration: 5 years).
142
VMBO
High school for children who cannot study very well (duration: 4 years).
143
De universiteit
Highest level of after high school education (students can study to be a doctor or a lawyer).
144
HBO
Second highest level of after high school education (students can study to become a teacher).
145
MBO
Lowest level of after high school education (students can study to work in a store or at the daycare center).
146
Leerplicht
Mandatory schooling.
147
Boete
Fine.
148
Vrijheid van onderwijs
Freedom of education; parents can send their children to whichever school they want and anybody is allowed to start his/her own school.
149
Openbare school
Public school.
150
Kinderopvang
Childcare.
151
Kinderopvangtoeslag
Childcare allowance.
152
Kinderbijslag
Child support.
153
Sociale Verzekeringsbank (SVB)
Social security bank.
154
Ouderbijdrage
Parental contribution (for schools; sometimes parents are asked to contribute for certain things; a daytrip or internet connection).
155
Lesgeld
Tuition.
156
Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs (DUO)
Governmental organisation responsible for education and financing of education.
157
Studiefinanciering
Financing of studies by the government (DUO).
158
Volwassen
Adults.
159
Huisarts
General practitioner.
160
Bureau jeugdzorg
Youth Care Office (parents can ask for help here when they are having problems raising their child(ren).
161
De geestelijke gezondheidszorg (ggz)
Institution for mental health care.
162
Ouderavonden
Parents evenings (at school).
163
10-minutengesprekken
10-minute conversations with teacher about your child.
164
Rapportavonden
Report rard evenings (you can talk with the teacher about your child’s report card).
165
Vrijwilliger
Volunteer.
166
Kennismakingsgesprek
Intake; after you have found a general practitioner, there will usually be a ‘kennismakingsgesprek’.
167
Telefonisch spreekuur
Telephone consultation hour (of the general practitioner).
168
Huisbezoek
Home visit (from general practitioner).
169
Tolkencentrum
Translator center (people who need help speaking Dutch at formal appointments with general practioner or a government institution can be assisted by somebody from the ‘tolkencentrum’.
170
Beroepsgeheim
Professional secrecy; a doctor is not allowed to disclose your medical situation to anybody.
171
Huisartsenpost
General practice center; when you need a general practitioner outside of standard office hours you may have to go to the ‘huisartsenpost’.
172
Recept
Recipe (for medicines).
173
Apotheek
Pharmacy.
174
Drogist
Drugstore.
175
Zorgverzekering
Health insurance.
176
Eigen bijdrage
Own contribution; sometimes you have to contribute some of the medical costs yourself. For example, some medicines are not completely covered by the basic insurance.
177
Controle
Check up; it is normal to get at least 2 check ups per year at the dentist, even when there are no complaints.
178
Tandarts
Dentist.
179
Wachtlijst
Waiting list.
180
Tandartsverzekering
Dental insurance.
181
Basisverzekering
Basic insurance; this insurance is mandatory for everybody.
182
Verwijsbrief
Reference; usually from the general practitioner to a specialist/hospital.
183
Polikliniek
Polyclinic; specialized department in hospital such as: cardiology or radiology.
184
Patiëntenpas
Patient card; you need to have this made when you enter the hospital for treatment.
185
Verzekeringsbewijs
Insurance certificate.
186
Identiteitsbewijs
ID.
187
Wachtkamer
Waiting room.
188
Opname
Hospitalization.
189
Maatschappelijk werk
Social services; a person with metal issues may be referred to ‘maatschappelijk werk’ by the general practitioner.
190
Geestelijke gezondheidszorg (GGZ)
Mental healthcare institution; a person with metal issues may be referred to the GGZ by the general practitioner.
191
Gemeentelijke gezondheidsdienst (GGD)
Municipal health service; people with sexual health issues can get help at the ‘GGD’.
192
Seksueel Overdraagbare Aandoening (SOA)
Sexually transmitted disease.
193
Huisartsenpost
General medical center; when you need a GP outside of standard office hours you may have to go to the ‘huisartsenpost’.
194
Verzekeringsnummer
Insurance number.
195
112
Emergency phone number.
196
Spoedeisende hulp
Emergency room.
197
Verloskundige
Midwife.
198
Kraamhulp
Maternity help.
199
Consultatiebureau
Consultation agency; for children from 0-4 years old.
200
Groeiboekje
‘Growth book’; a child’s development from the age of 0-4 is kept in the ‘Groeiboekje’.
201
Thuiszorg
Home care.
202
Mantelzorg
Home care for elderly person by friends and family members.
203
Verzorgingshuis/Verpleeghuis
Nursing home.
204
Zorgverzekering
Health insurance.
205
Basisverzekering
Basic insurance; this insurance is mandatory for everybody.
206
Gezondheidszorg
Health care.
207
Premie
Premium.
208
Aanvullende verzekering
Additional insurance; for example, for fysiotherapy (which is not included in the basic insurance). ‘Aanvullende verzekering’ is not mandatory.
209
Tandartsverzekering
Dental insurance.
210
Eigen risico
Own risk; means that up to a certain amount(usually up to €385) you have to pay medical costs yourself.
211
Eigen bijdrage
Own contribution; sometimes you must contribute some of the medical costs yourself. For example, some medicines are not completely covered by the basic insurance.
212
Formulier teruggave
Return from; this a the (online) form from the insurance company that you need to fill in if you wish to receive back money from your insurance company.
213
Declareren
Declaring; the act of sending the ‘Formulier teruggave’ and asking money back from the insurance company.
214
Zorgtoeslag
Health care allowance; People with a low income can ask back from the ‘belastingdienst’ part of the premium they have paid.
215
Gemeente
Municipality.
216
Gemeentelijke Basisadministratie(GBA)
Municipal register.
217
Rijbewijs
Drivers licence.
218
Uittrekstel Gemeentelijk Basisadministratie
Official document form the municipal administration including your name, address etc.
219
Vergunning
Licence; for example to cut down a tree in your garden or to have a parking space near your house.
220
Verblijfsvergunning
Residence permit.
221
Tijdelijke verblijfvergunning
Temporary residence permit.
222
Bepaalde tijd
Determined period of time.
223
Permanente verblijfsvergunningen
Permanent residence permit.
224
Onbepaalde tijd
Undetermined period of time.
225
Naturalisatie
Naturalisation.
226
Identificatieplicht
Obligation to identify yourself.
227
Rijbewijs
Driver’s licence.
228
Openbare orde
Public order.
229
Aangifte doen
To file a report.
230
Burgerservicenummer (BSN)
Social Security Number.
231
DigiD code
A code that you need when you are handling your issues with government institutions online.
232
Belastingkantoor
Tax office; local office that can help you with tax issues and give advice.
233
Bezwaar
Objection; ‘in bezwaar gaan’ means ‘to object’. Usually this would be against a decision from a government institution(such as the ‘belastingdienst’) that has affected you.
234
Kwijtschelding
Exemption of payment.
235
In termijnen te betalen
Payment in terms; when a person cannot pay all taxes at once, he/she can request to pay the amount in terms.
236
Toeslagen
Allowances; when you have a low income you might be able to ask back certain costs that you have made from the ‘belastingdienst’. Such as: cost for healthcare, rent or childcare.
237
Huurtoeslag
Rental allowance.
238
Zorgtoeslag
Health care allowance.
239
Kinderopvangtoeslag
Childcare allowance.
240
Anti-discriminatiebureau
Institution where you can ask for help in case of discrimination.
241
Juridisch Loket
Legal support; institution offering free services such as giving legal advice or filling in forms.
242
Advocatenkantoor
Law firm.
243
Bankrekening
Bank account.
244
Bankpas
Bank card.
245
Automatisch betalen via een machtiging
Automatic payment through authorisation; with this type of payment, you authorize a company or institution to automatically take the payment from your account. For example your phone or energy costs.
246
Internetbankieren
Online banking.
247
Zorgverzekering
Healthcare insurance.
248
Autoverzekering
Car insurance.
249
Aansprakelijkheidsverzekering
Liability insurance.
250
Brandverzekering
Fire insurance.
251
Reisverzekering
Travel insurance.
252
Schade
Damage.
253
Rechtstaat
Constitutional state.
254
De wet
The law.
255
Grondwet
The constitution.
256
Vrijheid van meningsuiting
Freedom of expression.
257
Vrijheid van godsdienst
Freedom of religion.
258
Vrijheid van onderwijs
Freedom of education; the right to choose a school for your children as well as the right to start your own school.
259
Scheiding tussen de wet en religie
Separation of law and religion; in case of conflict, law prevails.
260
Boete
Fine.
261
Gevangenis
Prison.
262
Slachtofferhulp Nederland
Victim support Netherlands.
263
De scheiding van de machten
Separation of the powers.
264
Uitvoerende macht
The executing power; this is the ‘regering’ = Koning + minister-president + ministers.
265
Wetgevende macht
Legislative power; this is the ‘parlement’ = Tweede Kamer + Eerste Kamer.
266
Rechterlijke macht
Judicial power = rechters(judges).
267
Regering
Government.
268
Koning
King.
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De Eerste Kamer
Checks the work of the ‘regering’ and the ‘Tweede Kamer’. Has 75 members.
270
De Tweede Kamer
Talks about the governement’s plans, can advise the government and propose new laws. Has 150 members.
271
Parlement
Tweede Kamer + Eerste Kamer.
272
Rechters
Judges.
273
Koninkrijk
Kingdom.
274
Rechtstaat
Constitutional state.
275
Grondwet
Constitution.
276
Verkiezingen
Elections.
277
Kiesrecht
Right to vote.
278
Actief kiesrecht
Active right to vote; people have the right to vote during elections.
279
Passief kiesrecht
Passive right to vote; people are allowed be candidates and have others vote for them during elections.
280
Landelijke bestuur
National government.
281
Tweede Kamer verkiezingen
‘Tweede kamer’ elections.
282
De gemeentes
The municipality.
283
De waterschappen
Regional water authorities; are responsible for issues regarding to water.
284
Referendum
Special type of elections in which you can only vote ‘yes’ or ‘no.
285
De regering
The government.
286
Staatssecretaris
Secretary of state; secretaries of state help the ministers. Each minister has his/her own secretary of state.
287
Het kabinet
All ministers + all ‘staatssecretarissen’ = ‘Kabinet’.
288
Het parlement
Tweede Kamer + Eerste Kamer.
289
De Eerste Kamer
Checks the work of the ‘regering’ and the ‘Tweede Kamer’. Has 75 members.
290
De Tweede Kamer
Talks about the governement’s plans, can advise the government and propose new laws. Has 150 members.
291
Commissaris van de koningin
Leader of the provincial government.
292
Planologie
Spacial planning (of provinces).
293
De Gemeenteraad
Committee in charge of municipal government.
294
De burgemeester
Leader of municipal government.
295
Deelgemeenten
Partial municipalities; some big municipalities such as Amsterdam or Rotterdam have ‘deelgemeenten’.
296
Deelgemeenteraad
Committee in charge of government of partial municipality,
297
Europese Commissie
European commission.
298
Troonrede
Once a year on the 3rd Tuesday of September(=‘Prinsjesdag’) the king reads the plans of the government out loud in the ‘Troonrede’.
299
Rechts
Right wing.
300
Links
Left wing.
301
Lijsttrekker
Leader of a political party during the elections.
302
Stembureau
Polling station.
303
Stembiljet
Ballot.
304
Meerderheid
Majority.
305
Meerderheidspartijen
Majority parties; parties who form the government after the elections.
306
Coalitie
Group of majority parties who form the government.
307
Oppositie
Parties who do not form the government after the elections.
308
De Tachtigjarige Oorlog
80-year war against Spain: 1568-1648.
309
Koning Filips II
Leader of Spain during a big part of the ‘Tachtigjarige Oorlog’.
310
Protestanten
Protestants; people who protested against the catholic king Filips II’s dominant leadership in the Netherlands.
311
Willem van Oranje
Leader of the revolt against king Filips II.
312
‘Het Wilhelmus’
Name of the Dutch national anthem.
313
Republiek der zeven verenigde Nederlanden
Name of the Netherlands after it gained independence from Spain in 1648.
314
De gouden eeuw
The golden age; 1600-1700. A period with a lot of prosperity thanks to trade.
315
Verenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie (VOC)
The biggest trading company during the ‘gouden eeuw’. It was a combination of different smaller trading companies.
316
De industriële revolutie
The industrial revolution; 1800-1900.
317
Socialisten
Socialists; group of people, mainly workers, who fought for the rights of the working class. They lived under difficult circumstances during the industrial revolution.
318
Koningin Wilhelmina
Queen of the Netherlands during 2nd World War. She and the rest of the royal family went to England during the war because it was no longer safe for her in the Netherlands.
319
Verzet
The resistance; during the war people form the ‘verzet’ spread news about the war and tried to help Jews by providing secret hiding places.
320
5 mei 1945
Liberation Day.
321
Grote overstroming
The big flood; in 1953 there was a big flood in Zeeland and part of Zuid-holland. Many people were killed.
322
Het Deltaplan
A plan that resulted from the big flood to give the Netherlands better protection against the water.
323
Deltawerken
The project that resulted from the ‘Deltaplan’.
324
Ontkerkelijking
Secularization; between 1960 and 1970 the church was becoming less influential in Dutch society.
325
Gastarbeiders
Migrant workers.
326
Amsterdam
The capital city of the Netherlands.
327
Schiphol
The biggest airport of the Netherlands; it is in Amsterdam.
328
Rotterdam
The second biggest city in the Netherlands with the biggest harbour of Europe; De Europoort.
329
Den Haag
The third biggest city in the Netherland. It is the political heart of the Netherlands.
330
Utrecht
The fourth biggest city in the Netherlands.
331
De Randstad
An urban area in the west of the Netherlands; Amsterdam+Rotterdam+Den Haag+Utrecht = de Randstad.
332
De Veluwe
An area in the east of the Netherlands with a lot of nature; it is in the province Gelderland.
333
De Waddeneilanden
Group of islands in the north of the Netherlands.
334
Duinen en dijken
Dunes and dikes.
335
Het IJsselmeer
The biggest lake of the Netherlands. It used to be a sea before the ‘Afsluitdijk’ was built.
336
De Afsluitdijk
A dike that was built to protect the Netherlands against the water. It goes all the way from the province Noord-Holland to Friesland.
337
Polders
Artificially built pieces of land that used to be water.
338
Flevoland
A province that is almost completely a ‘polder’.
339
Zeeklimaat
Sea climate; not so cold winters / not so hot summers.
340
Aruba, Curaçao en Sint-Maarten
Islands in the Carribean that are part of the Dutch kingdom. They are also independent countries.
341
Bonaire, Saba en Sint Eustatius
Islands in the Carribean that are part of the Dutch kingdom. They are not independent countries. They are called
‘bijzondere gemeenten’ (special municipalities).
