I waved to attract her attention, but she didn't see me.
aandacht
They couldn't attract the attention of any other ships or boats.
de aandacht trekken
Because of huge waves, their dinghy capsized and they were thrown into the sea.
kapseizen
Anyone in trouble at sea should contact the coastguard on 999.
kustwacht
Emily kept her mobile phone in a container so that it wouldn't get wet.
hoes
Did you see the robbers? Can you give me a description of them?
beschrijving
Because of huge waves, their dinghy capsized and they were thrown into the sea.
dinghy
Anyone in trouble at sea should contact the coastguard direct on 999.
rechtstreeks
They fell into the water and had to hold on to the boat until help came.
vasthouden
Anyone in trouble at sea should contact the coastguard.
in de problemen
There was a car accident, but thankfully nobody was injured.
gewond raken
What's your address? I'll send you an invitation to my party.
uitnodiging
She works as a journalist for a local newspaper.
journalist
They tried to Right the boat but it stayed on its side.
oprichten / overeind zetten
She kept her mobile phone in a watertight container so that it wouldn't get wet.
waterdicht