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Voornaamste vertalingen
EngelsNederlands
for prep (intended, designed) (bedoeld)voor vz
 The small fork is for your salad, the large one for the main course.
for prep (appropriate to) (geschikt)voor vz
 This is an ideal book for a young girl.
for prep (in order to benefit: [sb](ten gunste van)voor vz
 Will you do a favour for me? Hillary Clinton stumped for Obama in several States.
for prep (intended for: [sb](bestemd)voor vz
 All these gifts are for you.
for prep (in [sb]'s opinion, for [sb]'s tastes) (wat betreft)voor vz
 That movie was too long for me.
for prep (for the purchase of) (om te betalen)voor vz
 He only paid ten dollars for that shirt.
for prep (in order to get) (reden)om vz
 He went out for some milk. He'll be back soon.
for prep (time: duration)gedurende vz
  lang bw
  (van dan tot nu)sinds vz
 She was gone for four hours.
 I've been learning Chinese for two years.
 Ze was weg gedurende twee uren.
 Ze was twee uur lang weg.
 Ik ben sinds twee jaar Chinees aan het leren.
for prep (in favour of) (ten gunste van)vóór vz
 He was for the plan, but his wife was against it.
for prep (in order to save or preserve) (omwille van)voor vz
 We're fighting for our freedom!
for prep (in [sb]'s place, instead of [sb](in iem. plaats)voor vz
 I don't want to do his work for him.
for prep (in honor of)naar vz
 The church held a memorial service for the victims of the earthquake.
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Aanvullende vertalingen
EngelsNederlands
for prep (with the purpose of) (met het doel)om vz
 I bought some cloth for making costumes.
for prep (because of)vanwege vz
  (schrijftaal)omwille van vz
 He received extra homework for swearing in class.
for prep (compared to a standard) (in verhouding)voor vz
 It's warm for this time of year.
for conj formal, written (because, since)want, aangezien vw
 I know he's guilty, for I saw him do it.
for prep (in order to achieve or attain) (gericht op)om vz
 For an early arrival in Paris, you will need to take the express train.
for prep (despite)ondanks vz
  (Belg, formeel)spijts vz
 For all her nagging, she's a great wife.
for prep (with a destination of) (bestemming)naar vz
 This train is heading for London.
for prep (expressing a wish)had ik maar
  (spreektaal)ik wou dat
 Oh, for a bowl of soup right now!
for prep (because of)uit, vanwege vz
 He left, for fear of being laughed at.
for prep (in regard to) (met betrekking tot)voor vz
 She has a gift for crosswords.
for prep (responsibility of)aan vz
 That's for me to determine, not you.
for prep (to the extent of)ver bw
  lang bn
 The line outside the ticket office went on for miles.
for prep (introducing an infinitive phrase)voor
 It may be time for him to resign.
for prep (ratio)op vz
 The players were one for three in shots on goal.
for prep (ratio: sales) (uitverkoop)voor vz
 There is a three for one sale on summer clothing.
 Er is een drie halen, één betalen actie op de zomerkleding.
for prep (supporting: person, team) (steunen v. persoon/team)voor vz
 He is for the liberal candidate for mayor.
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Voornaamste vertalingen
NederlandsEngels
in de plaats van bw (vervanger)instead of prep
  for prep
in plaats van bw (vervanger)instead of prep
  for prep
omdat vw (redengevend)because, as conj
  (formal)for conj
gedurende vz (tijdens)during prep
  throughout prep
  for prep
ter vz (samentrekking van "te der" )for prep
  to prep
  by prep
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Samengestelde woorden:
NederlandsEngels
aankijken overg. ww (afwachten)wait and see v expr
  await vi
  wait for vi + prep
 We zullen het nog even aankijken vooraleer we een beslissing nemen.
iets aanvragen overg. ww (verzoek indienen)request vtr
  apply for vtr + prep
  order vtr
afwachten,
iets afwachten
overg. ww
(wachten tot iets gebeurt)wait for vi + prep
arbeidsongeschikt bn (ongeschikt om te werken: ziek)unfit for work expr
  disabled adj
belast bn (een taak hebbend)responsible for adj + prep
  in charge of expr
berekend bn (geschikt voor)meant for adj
  designed for adj
  up to adj
betalen overg. ww (bekopen)pay for vtr + prep
bijvoorbeeld bw (als voorbeeld)for example, for instance adv
bv afkorting (bijvoorbeeld)for example, for instance adv
daarom bw (om die reden)therefore adv
  for that reason adv
daartoe bw (voor dit)for that adv
  to that adv
daarvoor bw (voor dat)in front of that adv
  before that adv
  for that, for it adv
dienen onoverg.ww (geschikt/nuttig zijn voor)serve as, serve for vi + prep
effen bw spreektaal (eventjes)just adj
  a sec, for a sec adj
geil bn informeel (belust op) (informal)eager for expr
gewenst bn (verlangd, gewild)desired adj
  wished for adj
gratis bnfree adj
  for nothing prep+pron
hond uitlaten onoverg. ww (wandelen met de hond)walk the dog v expr
  take the dog for a walk v expr
houden,
zich houden
onoverg.ww
+van (liefhebben)love, adore vtr
  like vtr
  care for vtr + prep
jarenlang bn (gedurende vele jaren)for many years adv
kosten overg. ww (vereisen)cost vi
  take, require vtr
  ask vtr
  call for vtr phrasal insep
 Een taal leren kost heel wat moeite.
muzikaal bn (aanleg hebbend voor muziek)feel for music expr
  musical adj
opteren onoverg.ww (kiezen)opt for vi + prep
  choose, select vtr
ouderentherapie nw de (therapie georganiseerd voor bejaarden)therapy for the elderly n
sollicitatie nw de (het solliciteren)application for employment, job application, application n
  job interview n
sollicitatie nw de (brief)application for employment, job application, application form, application n
  motivation letter, motivational letter, letter of motivation n
  (UK)covering letter n
  (US)cover letter n
solliciteren onoverg.ww (verzoeken om werk)apply vi
  apply for vi + prep
solliciteren onoverg.ww informeel, figuurlijk (over zich afroepen)ask for vi + prep
staan voor onoverg. ww (symboliseren)stand for vi + prep
  represent vtr
  (US)symbolize vtr
  (UK)symbolise vtr
stappen onoverg.ww (uitgaan voor vermaak)go out vi phrasal
  go for a drink v expr
te koop bn (beschikbaar op de markt)for sale expr
  purchasable adj
toeren onoverg.ww (rondtrekken, rondreizen)go for a drive v expr
  go for a ride v expr
  travel around vi phrasal
tuinen onoverg. ww ook fig. (lopen)fall for vtr+prep
 Ze vertelden hem een verhaaltje en hij tuinde er in.
uit eten onoverg. ww (op restaurant)go out for dinner v expr
verantwoorden,
zich verantwoorden
overg.ww
(rechtvaardigen)account for vtr + prep
  justify vtr
vergoeden overg.ww (schadeloos stellen)compensate for vi + prep
  make good v expr
  make up for vtr phrasal insep
verkopen overg. ww (te koop aanbieden)sell vtr
  offer for sale vtr
iets verlangen overg. ww (wensen)long for vtr phrasal insep
  desire vtr
verlangen naar onoverg. ww (uitzien naar)crave vtr
  long for vtr phrasal insep
vissen onoverg.ww (te weten trachten te komen)fish vi
  look for vtr phrasal insep
  seek vtr
  find out vtr phrasal sep
vooralsnog bw (voorlopig)for the time being, for now adv
ten voordele van nw de (ten gunste van)for the benefit of expr
vragen overg.ww (behoeven, nodig hebben)ask for vtr phrasal insep
  demand vtr
waarom bw (in vragende zin)why adv
  what for expr
zoeken overg.ww (proberen te vinden)look for, search for vtr phrasal insep
  search vtr
  seek vtr
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Vaste combinatie van werkwoord en voorzetsel
EngelsNederlands
angle for vtr phrasal insep figurative (try to obtain indirectly) (figuurlijk)vissen naar onoverg.ww
 Hij viste naar de achtergrond van haar problemen.
appear for vtr phrasal insep (represent: [sb](juridisch)iem. vertegenwoordigen overg.ww
 Your Honor, I'm James Alfred III, appearing for the defendant.
ask for vtr phrasal informal, figurative (invite: trouble, etc.) (informeel)ergens om vragen frase
 I wouldn't do that if I were you! You're just asking for it.
 Dat zou ik niet doen als ik jou was. Je vraagt er gewoon om.
budget for vtr phrasal insep (allow or allocate money for)in een begroting opnemen frase
call for [sth] vtr phrasal insep (demand, request)verzoeken onoverg.ww
  eisen overg.ww
 The senator called for an investigation.
 The judge's bailiff called for silence in the courtroom.
call for [sth] vtr phrasal insep (require)nodig zijn bn + koppelww
 The recipe calls for brown sugar, not white sugar.
 The situation calls for a calm, deliberate response.
call on [sb] for [sth],
call upon
vtr phrasal insep
(seek help)een beroep doen op onoverg. uitdr.
  zich wenden tot wk. ww
  (figuurlijk)aankloppen bij ww + vz
 John called on his friends for support.
care for [sb/sth] vtr phrasal insep (like, approve of)houden van ww + vz
care for [sb] vtr phrasal insep (romantically)geven om ww + vz
care for [sb/sth] vtr phrasal insep (take care of)verzorgen overg.ww
  zorgen voor ww+vz
carve [sth] out for yourself,
carve out [sth] for yourself
vtr phrasal sep
figurative (career, etc.: build up)opbouwen overg. ww
 She's succeeded in carving out a nice career for herself in marketing.
cater for [sb] vtr phrasal insep (provide for [sb])bedienen overg. ww
  inspelen op ww + vz
 This restaurant does not cater for vegans.
cater for [sth] vtr phrasal insep figurative (provide food)cateren onoverg. ww
  de catering doen nw + ww
 My mother used to cater for weddings.
cry for vtr phrasal insep literal (shed tears for)bewenen overg.ww
  treuren om, huilen om ww+vz
  (Belg.)wenen om ww+vz
 Please don't cry for me.
 Alstublieft, ween niet om mij.
feel for [sb] vtr phrasal insep informal (have sympathy)sympathie voelen voor iemand woordgr
 I really feel for him since he lost his job.
feel for [sb] vtr phrasal insep informal (be in love)verliefd zijn op iemand woordgr
 Jo and I had been best friends for years when she told me she felt for me.
fight for [sth] vtr phrasal insep (war: defend)vechten voor ww + vz
 My grandfather fought for his country in World War II.
fight for [sth] vtr phrasal insep (struggle to attain)vechten voor, strijden voor ww + vz
 Black Americans had to fight for the right to vote.
fill in for [sb] vtr phrasal insep (substitute)invallen voor ww + vz
 I'm filling in for my boss at the board meeting next week.
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Samengestelde woorden:
EngelsNederlands
a nose for [sth] n figurative (instinctive ability to detect [sth](figuurlijk)neusje nw het
  (figuurlijk)neus nw de
 He has a great nose for good books.
account,
account for
vi
(explain)verklaren, uitleggen over. ww
  zich verantwoorden voor over. ww
 He could account for every penny he had spent.
account,
account for
vi
(answer)verklaren over. ww
  verantwoording afleggen voor ww
 We were asked to account for our actions.
accounting for [sth] expr (considering)in beschouwing nemen overg.uitdr.
 Even accounting for the bad weather, the number of visitors to the park has been very low.
ache for [sb] vi + prep figurative (yearn for)verlangen naar, smachten naar ww+vz
 Helen ached for the man she could not be with.
all for prep informal (completely in favour of)helemaal voor, helemaal eens bw + bw
 I was all for getting ice cream after classes.
all for prep (everyone in favour of)iedereen die voor is frase
 All for the motion, say "Yes".
answer for [sth] vi + prep informal (justify)zich verantwoorden wk.ww
 You will have to answer for cheating to both the teacher and the principal.
answer to [sb] (for [sth]) vi + prep (justify actions)zich verantwoorden tegenover wk.ww + vz
apologize for [sth],
also UK: apologise for [sth]
vi + prep
(say sorry for [sth])zich verontschuldigen voor wk.ww+vz
 Mark apologized for the delay in replying to my email.
apologise to [sb] for [sth],
also UK: apologise to [sb] for [sth]
v expr
(say sorry to [sb] for [sth])iemand excuses aanbieden voor uitdr.
 You ought to apologize to Stephen for the way you treated him yesterday.
apologise to [sb] for doing [sth],
also UK: apologise to [sb] for doing [sth]
v expr
(say sorry to [sb] for doing [sth])iemand excuses aanbieden voor uitdr.
 Jane apologized to me for calling me a liar.
appeal for [sth] vi + prep (ask for help)verzoeken over. ww
  een beroep doen op overg.uitdr.
 She appealed for his help.
appeal to [sb] for [sth] v expr (ask for help)een beroep doen op overg.uitdr.
 The state governors appealed to the President for help in stopping the riots.
apply for a job v expr (reply to employment advertisement)solliciteren onoverg.ww
 My only task for today is to apply for a job.
arrange for [sb] to do [sth] v expr (make preparations)regelen dat iemand iets doet woordgr
 They arranged for a babysitter to take care of the children.
as for prep (with regard to)wat iem. betreft uitdr.
 As for this guy, I don't think he's going anywhere in life.
 Wat deze jongen betreft denk ik niet dat hij iets gaat bereiken in het leven.
as for me adv (as far as I am concerned)ikzelf pers. vnw
  wat mij betreft frase
 My husband is going to work. As for me, I will stay home and take care of the baby.
ask for [sth] vi + prep (request) (verzoeken)vragen om iets woordgr
 The policeman asked for my license and registration.
authorize [sb] for [sth],
also UK: authorise [sb] for [sth]
vtr + prep
(permit access)toestemming verlenen om, toestemming verlenen voor overg. uitdr.
 Jack's boss authorized him for entry to the secured area.
bang for your buck,
bang for the buck
n
US, slang (value for money)waar voor je geld frase
 This computer is last year's model, but it has great bang for your buck.
be accountable (for [sth]) vi + adj (justify: actions)verantwoordelijk zijn bn + ww
beat the drum (for [sth]) v expr figurative (promote) (figuurlijk)de trom roeren, de trom roffelen frase
 The environmental activist goes around the world beating the drum for energy reform.
bid [sth] for [sth] vtr + prep (auction: offer)bieden voor ww+vz
 He bid one hundred euros for the painting at the auction.
bid for [sth],
bid to do [sth]
vi + prep
(offer services)een offerte doen overg.ww
 Three construction companies are bidding for the prestigious contract.
bid for [sth] vi + prep (compete)strijden om ww+vz
 Twenty competitors are bidding for the title of "World's Strongest Man".
bill [sb] [sth] for [sth] vtr + prep (charge)in rekening brengen overg.uitdr.
 The lawyer billed him three hundred dollars for the service.
bob for [sth] vi + prep (try to get hold of [sth])happen naar ww+vz
brace yourself for [sth] v expr figurative (prepare for shock)zich voorbereiden, zich klaarmaken wk. ww
  (figuurlijk)de borst natmaken frase
  zich schrap zetten frase
 Everyone is bracing themselves for the foot of snow forecast for tonight.
brace yourself for [sth] v expr (prepare for impact)zich voorbereiden wk.ww
  zich schrap zetten frase
 Seeing that there was no way to escape, Joel braced himself for the blow of the other man's fist.
but for adv (were it not)zonder vz
 We would never have won but for your help.
call for [sth] n (appeal)een oproep doen woordgr
 The principal's call for action followed a number of problems at the school.
not be called for v expr (be inappropriate)ongepast zijn onoverg.uitdr.
 Your comment about your neighbor's wife was not called for.
can't wait for [sth] v expr figurative, informal (be impatient for) (figuurlijk, informeel)niet kunnen wachten onoverg.uitdr.
 I can't wait for this day to be over.
censure [sb] for [sth] vtr (criticize, blame)afkeuren overg. ww
  bekritiseren overg. ww
 The army censured several high-ranking officers for corruption.
chastise [sb],
chastise [sb] for [sth]
vtr
(reprimand, rebuke)een uitbrander geven frase
  berispen overg. ww
 The boss chastised me for speaking out.
chide [sb],
chide [sb] for [sth]
vtr
(tell off, reprimand)berispen overg. ww
  terechtwijzen overg. ww
chide [sb] for [sth] vtr + prep (tell off, reprimand)berispen om, berispen wegens ww + vz
 The teacher chided the students for disrupting the class.
cite [sb] for [sth] vtr usu passive (military: mention honourably)eervolle vermelding krijgen frase
 He was cited for bravery in battle.
commend [sb] for [sth] vtr (praise)complimenteren overg.ww
compensate for doing [sth] vi + prep (make amends)compenseren voor ww+vz
  goedmaken onoverg.ww
 He booked a table at her favourite restaurant to compensate for forgetting their wedding anniversary.
compensate for [sth] vi + prep (counterbalance)compenseren overg.ww
 Vanessa's talent in art compensates for her poor math skills.
compensate [sb] for [sth] vtr + prep (reimburse [sb] for [sth])compenseren overg.ww
  vergoeden, schadeloos stellen onoverg.ww
 The company will compensate you for business expenses.
complicate [sth],
complicate [sth] for [sb]
vtr
(make complex)ingewikkeld maken bn + overg. ww
  compliceren overg. ww
 His long explanation only served to complicate the question for us.
condemn [sb] for [sth] vtr (morally disapprove of)afkeuren, verwerpen overg. ww
 The school condemned Lisa for her wild behaviour.
condemn for [sth] vtr often passive (building: declare unfit)ongeschikt verklaren bw + overg.ww
  afkeuren overg.ww
 The building was condemned by the local authority.
contend,
contend for [sth]
vi
(compete)wedijveren onoverg. ww
cry for [sth/sb] vi + prep (call aloud for)roepen om, schreeuwen om ww + vz
 The little boy cried for his mum when she left the room.
 She cried for help.
cut [sb] in for [sth] vtr + adv (give [sb] a share)laten meedelen overg. ww
 After she won the money, she said she would cut me in for some of it.
deputize for [sb],
also UK: deputise for [sb]
vi + prep
(act for [sb])invallen voor ww+vz
 Ursula will deputize for her boss while he is away.
do [sb] a favor,
do a favor for [sb] (US),
do [sb] a favour,
do a favour for [sb] (UK)
v expr
(do [sth] kind)een plezier doen overg.uitdr.
 Will you do me a favor and post this letter for me?
donate [sth] for [sth] vtr + prep (things: give, contribute)geven, weggeven overg.ww
  doneren aan ww+vz
 Thanks to all the local businesses who donated prizes for today's raffle.
due for prep (deserving or expecting)toe aan, aan de beurt frase
 Jim really is due for a raise soon.
dying for [sth] prep informal, figurative (strongly desiring) (informeel)snakken naar, smachten naar ww + vz
 She was dying for a cigarette but didn't want to go outside.
ear for music n (musical aptitude)oor voor muziek nw het
 Colin has an ear for music, and can play several instruments.
enroll for [sth] (US),
enrol for [sth] (UK)
vi + prep
(education: enlist, register)voor iets inschrijven woordgr
except,
except for
prep
(not including)behalve, uitgezonderd vz
 Everybody except you will be going on the trip.
 Everyone here's blonde except for Jane, who's brunette.
fall for [sb/sth] vi + prep informal (be attracted)vallen voor ww + vz
 He is good-looking and smooth: all the women fall for him.
 Audrey fell for a beautiful pair of shoes she saw in a shop window.
fall for [sth] vi + prep informal (be fooled) (informeel)ergens intrappen, ergens intuinen bw + ww
 The investment scheme promised huge returns, and I fell for it.
fall head over heels for [sb] v expr figurative (fall in love)op iemand verliefd worden woordgr
 In Greek mythology, Eros shot a golden arrow that made Apollo fall head over heels for Daphne.
famous for [sth] adj + prep (well known for [sth])beroemd om bn+vz
 Hollywood is famous for its movie studios.
 Roger Bannister is famous for being the first man to run a mile in less than four minutes.
feel bad for [sb] vi + adj (feel compassion, pity)zich slecht voelen voor iemand woordgr
 I feel bad for my neighbours as they had lots of problems recently.
feel for [sth] vi + prep (search by touch)iemand fouilleren overg.ww
 It was dark in the room; Alan felt for the light switch.
fend for yourself v expr (manage, cope alone)zichzelf redden wk. ww
  voor zichzelf zorgen frase
 Julian left home at 18 and learned to fend for himself.
ferret,
ferret for [sth]
vtr
informal (search) (spreektaal)rondsnuffelen onoverg. ww
fight for [sth] vi + prep (struggle, defend oneself)vechten voor, opkomen voor ww+vz
 You have to fight for your rights.
file for [sth] vi + prep (register legally for [sth](scheiding, faillissement)aanvragen overg.ww
Opmerking: Commonly used with: adoption, bankruptcy, divorce
 Jeff's company failed and he was forced to file for bankruptcy.
find time for [sth],
find the time for [sth]
vtr + n
(activity, event: fit in)tijd vinden onoverg. uitdr.
 Many people complain they cannot find time for reading.
fired up about [sth],
fired up for [sth]
adj + prep
figurative, informal (enthusiastic about [sth])opgewonden zijn over iets woordgr
 After an hour's practice on the tennis court, Isabel felt fired up for the tournament.
fodder for [sth] n figurative (subject matter) (figuurlijk)voer nw het
 Her experiences, good and bad, were all fodder for her novel.
fodder for [sth] n figurative (person, people: expendable) (figuurlijk)kanonnenvlees nw het
 They were all just fodder for the emperor's army.
fondness for [sb] n (affection for [sb])genegenheid nw de
 Her fondness for her nephews is obvious from her expression.
fondness for [sth] n (liking for [sth])voorliefde nw de
 Dad has a fondness for chocolate and never goes without it.
food for thought n figurative ([sth] worth thinking about)stof tot nadenken uitdr.
 Yes, your ideas have certainly given me food for thought!
for a change adv (contrary to the norm)voor de verandering woordgr
 It's nice to see her smile for a change.
for a start adv informal (to begin with, in the first place)als begin bw
 We'll take names and phone numbers for a start, then later on we can get more details.
for a while adv (for some time)een tijdje nw het
 I'm going down to the pub for a while.
for ages adv (for a long time)lange tijd bw + nw
 I waited for ages but he never showed up.
for all adv (for everyone)voor iedereen bw
 When running for club president, Jason promised free cookies for all, but unfortunately didn't deliver.
for all prep (in spite of [sth])ondanks bw
 For all his bluster, he is a cowardly man.
for all that adv (even so, in spite of this)desondanks bw
 He was a scoundrel and a wastrel but, for all that, she still loved him.
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