Engels : Nederlands I've got a headache. I think I'll take an [aspirin]. = aspirine If I saw a bear, I wouldn't turn around. I'd [back away] slowly. = achteruit gaan / terugtrekken If you fall into a river, you should swim quickly to the nearest [bank]. = oever (van een rivier) At the beach, I like to take off my shoes and walk [barefoot] in the sand. = blootsvoets It might be dangerous to eat small [berries] from trees. = bes 'I think I'm getting a [cold].' 'If I were you, I'd eat lots of oranges.' = verkoudheid A [compass] is a piece of equipment that shows which direction you are facing. = kompas 'I've got a [cough] and a sore throat.' 'If I were you, I'd drink hot lemon and honey.' = hoest If you can't get to sleep at night, you should [count sheep]. = schaapjes tellen If lightning was near, I'd take off all metal objects and [crouch] on the ground. = hurken If I have toothache I go to see a [dentist]. = tandarts What would you do in the [desert] if you didn't have enough water? = woestijn It's much easier and you move much faster if you swim [downstream]. = stroomafwaarts A [first aid kit] is a bag containing things to help someone who is ill or hurt. = EHBO-kist The [forest] had so many trees that it was dark even in the day. = bos 'I've got [hiccoughs].' 'If I were you, I'd take a deep breath and count to 100.' = hik If you have a cold, you should drink hot lemon and [honey]. = honing Take some [insect spray]. There are lots of bugs at this time of year. = insecticide If you have a sore throat, try drinking hot [lemon]. = citroen What would you do if you were outside in a thunderstorm and [lightning] was near? = bliksem A [magnifying glass] is a thing you look through to make small objects look bigger. = vergrootglas If we took a box of [match]es, we could light a fire. = lucifer A [needle and thread] is useful for mending clothes. = naald en draad An [oasis] is a place in a desert where there is water. = oase A [penknife] is a small knife you carry in your pocket. = zakmes A [safety pin] is used for holding pieces of material together. = veiligheidsspeld If there was a storm and I were near a big tree, I'd stand under it for [shelter]. = schuilplaats The rocks were [slippery] and difficult to walk on because they were wet. = glad [Snakes] are common in the tropical rainforests in the north. = slang 'I've got a cough and a [sore throat].' 'If I were you, I'd drink hot lemon and honey.' = zere keel Sun cream protects your skin from the [sun]. = zonnebrandcrème People need food and water to [survive]. = overleven What would you do if you were outside in a [thunderstorm] and lightning was near? = onweersbui I wouldn't jump. I'd stay in the boat and hold on [tight]. = stevig If I have [toothache] I go to see a dentist. = kiespijn It's much more difficult and you move more slowly if you swim [upstream]. = stroomopwaarts / tegen de stroom in The water had come up to my [waist] already and soon I would have to start swimming. = middel What would you do if you were in a boat on the edge of a [waterfall]? = waterval If you put a [whistle] in your mouth and blow, it makes a loud, high noise. = fluit If you are lost, you can [whistle] to attract attention. = fluiten