Engels : Nederlands I think you should apply for the position of a dental [assistant]. = assistent My neighbour was arrested for the [bank robbery]. = bankoverval We segregate rubbish at school and we have different [bin]s for paper, plastic bottles and general waste. = afvalbak The human [brain] is still a mystery for scientists. = brein I hope the police will catch the [burglar]s who broke into my house. = inbreker There have been several [burglaries] in our neighbourhood recently so we have more police patrols to monitor the area now. = inbraken In fact, Watson writes a blog about each of Sherlock's [case]s, and you can find these online! = zaak Finally, the police managed to [catch] the murderer. = pakken He can even check [CCTV camera]s to look for extra clues, so his job has become very different. = bewakingscamera The police were [chasing] the criminal but he managed to escape. = achtervolgen When he was a little boy, he used to [climb] trees in the garden. = klimmen That was one of the most brutal [crime]s in the American history. = misdaad Nowadays police investigators use modern technology to find [clue]s about crimes. = aanwijzing I hope that all my answers to the questions are [correct]. = juist The convict is very stressed because he's going to hear the verdict at [court] today. = rechtbank Criminals often leave fingerprints or footprints at a [crime scene]. = plaats delict One of the most dangerous [criminal]s in our country was arrested last night. = crimineel Sherlock Holmes is one of the most famous private [detective]s. = detective The burglars have stolen some money and a few [diamond]s. = diamant You can't trust Betty! She's the most [dishonest] person I know. = oneerlijk Ben's father was clearly [displeased] with his son's test results. = ontstemd Right, this is our first [dress rehearsal] for Murder in the Dark. = generale repetitie Liam is an [ex-criminal] but now he is working legally in a car wash. = ex-crimineel Unfortunately, the thieves managed to [escape] in a stolen car. = ontsnappen What is the [expected] date of delivery? = verwacht It's not [fair] that I have to be at home before 8.00 p.m. and my brother can stay out until 11.00! = eerlijk Mary slipped on the stairs and [fell] down. = vallen He got a [fine] of £100 for speeding. = boete The criminals were wearing gloves and didn't leave any [fingerprints]. = vingerafdrukken Look at those [footprints]! Someone was in our garden last night! = voetafdrukken I gave him my dad's old coat... but he didn't like it. He's so [fussy]! = kieskeurig The burglars were wearing [glove]s so it will be difficult to find any clues. = handschoen Josh, where are you? Stop [hiding] from me! = verstoppen Can I be [honest] with you? You don't look good in this dress. = eerlijk We'll never find out who did all this [illegal] graffiti. = illegaal Can you type it on a computer because your handwriting is [illegible]? = onleesbaar He often looked at his patients and told them about their activities and their [illness]es before they even spoke to him! = ziekte The police officer doesn't believe him because his answers to the questions seem [illogical]. = onlogisch Children are usually [impatient] and they hate waiting. = ongeduldig It is [impolite] to talk about other people behind their back. = onbeleefd Well, it's [impossible] to find any clues here. = onmogelijk If you give an [incorrect] answer, you will lose a point. = fout Bacteria and viruses are [invisible]. You can only see them with a microscope. = onzichtbaar It's hard to learn all [irregular] verbs by heart. = onregelmatig You shouldn't put any [irrelevant] information in your job application. = overbodig How could you be so [irresponsible] and leave your little brother at home alone? = onverantwoordelijk How many [item]s have been stolen from your flat? = voorwerp He was sent to [jail] for robbing a bank. = gevangenis A [judge] should always give a fair verdict. = rechter Kangaroos can [jump] really high. = springen My brother studies [law] at the University of Oxford. = rechten My neighbour has been arrested and now he needs a good [lawyer]. = advocaat I hope he runs a [legal] business. = legaal You have to sign these papers and we need a [legible] signature. = leesbaar My bike was stolen because I didn't have a bicycle [lock]. = slot He is one of the best police investigators. He asks only [logical] questions. = logisch In the past detectives used a [magnifying glass] to look for fingerprints. = vergrootglas My kids always make such a [mess] in their rooms! = rommel Someone broke into our flat but nothing seems to be [missing]! = ontbreken He killed his wife and was found guilty of [murder] by the jury. = moord / vermoorden This is one of the most [mysterious] crimes. Nobody knows what really happened. = raadselachtig He gave his wife a pearl [necklace] for their wedding anniversary. = halsketting If you want to find a girlfriend, you should stop wearing [old-fashioned] clothes. = oubollig People who work with kids need to be very [patient]. = geduldig A [pickpocket] is someone who steals wallets on the public transport. = zakkenroller Is [pickpocketing] a big problem in your city? = zakkenrollerij The teacher was really [pleased] with our test results. = tevreden There were several twists in the [plot] before the detective solved the mystery. = verhaal My neighbour works as a [police officer] and his children are very proud of him. = politieagent Alan is such a [polite] and well-behaved boy. = beleefd I'll take the photos and you can have the [poster]s printed later. = poster He was released from [prison] after almost ten years. = gevangenis Her book was first [publish]ed in 2010. = uitgeven Stop [pull]ing my hand all the time! = trekken If you commit an offence, you should expect a [punishment]. = straf Don't pull the door. [Push] it! = duwen Oh my goodness! I didn't [recognise] you! = onderkennen It's a pity we don't see each other more often. We should try to have [regular] meetings. = regelmatig You should focus only on [relevant] information. = relevant My boss has asked me to write the [report] from the meeting. = rapport If you were more [responsible], I would lend you my car. = verantwoordelijk The police offered a [reward] for any helpful information about the missing child. = beloning The [robber]s escaped with the bags full of money. = overvaller I hate when people throw [rubbish] in the streets. = afval Patty tripped over the [security cable] and twisted her ankle. = veiligheidskabel Many Sherlock Holmes films, like the original stories, are set in the [shadows] of Victorian London. = schaduwen The [shoplifter] was caught thanks to the cctv cameras in the supermarket. = winkeldief We were shocked when our neighbour was arrested for [shoplifting]. = winkeldiefstal My mum [spot]ted a burglar breaking into our neighbours' house and called the police. = ontdekken James Bond is the world's most famous [spy]. = spion The police arrested one of the [suspect]s. = verdachte You should report the [theft] to the police. = diefstal The [thief] was wearing a hoodie and nobody saw his face. = dief / dieven I [trip]ped while I was getting off the bus. = struikelen This is a very interesting detective story with many [twist]s in the plot. = draai The journey lasted 8 hours and it was really [uncomfortable]. = onaangenaam I don't like [unexpected] guests. = onverwacht Eight people in our office worked on the project but only two were promoted so some of us think this decision was [unfair]. = oneerlijk I feel [unhappy] when I don't see my family for more than a couple of days. = ongelukkig I hate it when people ignore me because it makes me feel [unimportant]. = onbelangrijk He's so [unintelligent] that it's hard to listen to what he says. = onintelligent The boss gives us all the [uninteresting] jobs. = oninteressant You should meet Frank. He is a very [unusual] person. = ongewoon The teenagers were punished for [vandalising] the road signs. = vernielen The scar on his face is quite [visible]. = zichtbaar Acts of [vandalism] are quite common in our neighbourhood. = vandalisme The [witness]es of the bank robbery were asked a lot of questions. = getuige