Wat betekent look in Engels?

Wat is de betekenis van het woord look in Engels? Het artikel legt de volledige betekenis uit, de uitspraak samen met tweetalige voorbeelden en instructies voor het gebruik van look in Engels.

Het woord look in Engels betekent kijken, kijken, nakijken, eruitzien, blik, eruitzien, kijk, kijk eens, blik, kijkje, aspect, uiterlijk, blik, stijl, uitkijken, uitkijken, aankijken, expression, look, aspect, look, glance, look, look, look, glance, appearance, look, aspect, appearance, look, watch, look, aspect, appearance, look, look at, disapproving look, look at, admire, tend, look like, look on the bright side of something, look on the bright side of something, bear resemblance to, look into the future, look at, Look out! Watch out! Be careful! Careful!, Look out! Watch out! Be careful! Careful!, look good, look nice, look like, look like, look up to someone, look up to someone, take a closer look, look down on, look like, look at, take a close look at, on the look out, on the watch, look for, search for, look up, Watch out!, Look out!, watch, mind, look for trouble, languish, watch, look out on, look forward to, look after, fish, see, consider, overlook, turn up your nose at, look for, search for, Kijk!, letten op, passen op, verzorgen, voor zichzelf zorgen, invallen, vooruitkijken, vooruitzien, rondkijken, rondkijken, zoeken naar, wegkijken, achterom kijken, terugkijken, terugkijken, verder kijken dan, naar beneden kijken, op iemand neerkijken, op iets neerkijken, zoeken, vooruitkijken, naar iets uitkijken, naar iets verlangen, langs gaan bij, onderzoeken, bekijken, bestuderen, op iets lijken, het ziet ernaar uit, lijken op iets, toekijken, iemand beschouwen als, uitkijken, oppassen, kijken uit, uitkijken voor iets, op iemand passen, inspecteren, onderzoeken, medisch onderzoeken, door iets kijken, door iemand heen kijken, iets doorzoeken, kijk omhoog, iets opzoeken, iets opzoeken, iemand opzoeken, beter worden, naar iemand opkijken, beschouwen, kijken naar, boze blik, vuile blik, een kijkje nemen, bekijken, rondkijken, op iets neerkijken, zich belachelijk maken, er leuk uitzien, in de toekomst kijken, afkeurende blik, iets van de positieve kant bekijken, iemand in de ogen kijken, iemand recht in de ogen kijken, schiet op!, schiet eens op!, vlug een beetje!, hup!, opschieten, er net uitzien, er netjes uitzien, er knap uitzien, er sullig uitzien, er stom uitzien, de andere kant opkijken, naar de andere kant kijken, de andere kant opkijken, kijken naar, willen, eruitzien als, nogal lelijk, nadere bestudering, nog eens bekijken, nog eens bestuderen. Raadpleeg de onderstaande details voor meer informatie.

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Betekenis van het woord look

kijken

intransitive verb (cast eyes in a direction)

He looked to his right.

kijken, nakijken

intransitive verb (examine visually)

Let me look to see if there is a water leak.

eruitzien

intransitive verb (+ adj: appear to be)

James looked tired when he arrived last night.

blik

noun (act of looking)

She silenced him with an angry look.

eruitzien

intransitive verb (+ adj: appear)

Marina looks awful in that outfit.

kijk, kijk eens

interjection (when making a point)

Look, I've had enough of your insolence; do as you're told!

blik

noun (act of looking)

The blonde girl noticed Dan's look and returned it.
Werp een blik op dat meisje.

kijkje

noun (visual examination)

Zara had no chance of a look at the text before the exam.

aspect, uiterlijk

noun (uncountable (appearance)

The children's toy had the look of a real phone.

blik

noun (gaze)

He took a long look at her and could not believe her loveliness.

stijl

noun (fashion: style)

I like her look; it is part urban, part punk.

uitkijken

intransitive verb (give a view)

The window looks on the meadow.

uitkijken

intransitive verb (to front on)

This house has five windows that look to the street.

aankijken

transitive verb (give a look to [sb])

She looked him in the eye and asked where he had been the night before.

expression, look

(gelaatsuitdrukking)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

aspect, look

(aspect)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

glance

(blik)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

look

(er goed uitzien)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")

look

(de ogen richten)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")

look, glance

(kijken)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

appearance

(uiterlijk voorkomen)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

look, aspect, appearance

(het aanzien)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

look, watch

(bekijken)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

look, aspect, appearance

(figuurlijk (uiterlijk, voorkomen)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

look

(er uitzien)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Hij zag groen van jaloezie.

look at

(kijken naar)

Zij keek hem aan met ogen vol verachting.

disapproving look

(afwijzend kijken)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

look at

(bezichtigen)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

admire

(waardering/ontzag uiten)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

tend

(bewaken)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

look like

(lijken op)

look on the bright side of something

(iets positief beschouwen) (figurative)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

look on the bright side of something

(figuurlijk (iets positief beschouwen) (figurative)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

bear resemblance to

(lijken op)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

look into the future

(helderziend zijn)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

look at

(aanschouwen, gadeslaan)

Look out! Watch out! Be careful! Careful!

(opgepast)

(interjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!")

Look out! Watch out! Be careful! Careful!

(imperatief van opletten)

(interjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!")

look good, look nice

(kleding: goed staan) (clothes)

look like

(gelijken)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

look like

(eruitzien als)

look up to someone

(figuurlijk (iem. respecteren) (figurative)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

look up to someone

(figuurlijk (iem. respecteren) (figurative)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

take a closer look

(grondiger beschouwen)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

look down on

(figuurlijk (minachten) (figurative)

(phrasal verb, transitive, inseparable: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning, not divisible--for example,"go with" [=combine nicely]: "Those red shoes don't go with my dress." NOT [S]"Those red shoes don't go my dress with."[/S])

look like

(lijken, er uitzien)

look at

(kijken naar)

take a close look at

(figuurlijk (nader bestuderen)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

on the look out, on the watch

(op wacht)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

look for, search for

(gaan zoeken)

look up

(opsporen)

(phrasal verb, transitive, separable: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning, divisible--for example, "call off" [=cancel], "call the game off," "call off the game.")

Watch out!, Look out!

(uitroep ter waarschuwing)

(interjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!")

watch, mind

(letten op, waken)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

look for trouble

(onenigheid uitlokken)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

languish

(hevig verlangend kijken)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")

watch

(gadeslaan, toekijken)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")

look out on

(als uitzicht hebben)

(phrasal verb, intransitive: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning and not taking direct object--for example, "make up" [=reconcile]: "After they fought, they made up.")

look forward to

(verlangen, uitkijken)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

look after

(zorgen voor)

(phrasal verb, transitive, inseparable: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning, not divisible--for example,"go with" [=combine nicely]: "Those red shoes don't go with my dress." NOT [S]"Those red shoes don't go my dress with."[/S])

fish

(te weten trachten te komen)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")

see, consider

(bezien, overwegen)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

overlook

(uitkijken op)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

turn up your nose at

(figuurlijk (niet waarderen) (figurative)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

look for, search for

(proberen te vinden)

(phrasal verb, transitive, inseparable: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning, not divisible--for example,"go with" [=combine nicely]: "Those red shoes don't go with my dress." NOT [S]"Those red shoes don't go my dress with."[/S])

Kijk!

(used for drawing attention)

Look! I think it's a UFO!

letten op, passen op

phrasal verb, transitive, inseparable (UK (child: be guardian)

Who will look after the children while we're away?

verzorgen

phrasal verb, transitive, inseparable (UK (pet, plant: tend)

Will you look after my fish while I'm away?

voor zichzelf zorgen

phrasal verb, transitive, inseparable (UK (concern yourself)

He's looking after his own interests, as usual.

invallen

phrasal verb, transitive, inseparable (UK (manage, run)

Could you look after the shop for ten minutes while I run a few errands?

vooruitkijken

phrasal verb, intransitive (see what is in front)

When you are the driver, it's best to look ahead on the road.

vooruitzien

phrasal verb, intransitive (figurative (think of the future) (figuurlijk)

The company is looking ahead to the future and hopes to expand its business.

rondkijken

phrasal verb, intransitive (seek [sth] in surrounding area)

rondkijken

phrasal verb, transitive, inseparable (examine by moving through)

zoeken naar

(seek in surrounding area)

I misplaced my keys, so I'll have to look around for them.

wegkijken

phrasal verb, intransitive (avert one's eyes)

The little boy knew he was in trouble and when the teacher looked at him he had to look away. It was a horror movie and I had to look away much of the time!

achterom kijken

phrasal verb, intransitive (look behind)

"Don't look back. Whatever's chasing you might be gaining on you." - Satchel Paige

terugkijken

phrasal verb, intransitive (figurative (reminisce) (figuurlijk)

When I look back on all the times we shared, I wish for those days again.

terugkijken

phrasal verb, intransitive (figurative (dwell on the past) (figuurlijk)

As I look back on the past, I must remind myself to look towards the future to better days.

verder kijken dan

phrasal verb, transitive, inseparable (figurative (consider more than) (figuurlijk)

Look beyond his looks; consider his personality.

naar beneden kijken

phrasal verb, intransitive (lower one's gaze)

Gary looked down in shame as the teacher told him off.

op iemand neerkijken

phrasal verb, transitive, inseparable (figurative (feel superior to) (figuurlijk)

It is wrong to look down on people less fortunate than yourself.

op iets neerkijken

phrasal verb, transitive, inseparable (figurative (consider inferior) (figuurlijk)

These were rich girls who looked down on cheap clothes.

zoeken

phrasal verb, transitive, inseparable (search for, seek)

Some people look for love on the internet. I looked for you, but I couldn't find you.

vooruitkijken

phrasal verb, intransitive (figurative (think about the future) (figuurlijk)

On New Year's Day, many of us like to look forward and think about the positive changes we can make over the coming year.

naar iets uitkijken

phrasal verb, transitive, inseparable (await [sth] with excitement)

We look forward to our summer holiday every year.

naar iets verlangen

phrasal verb, transitive, inseparable (long for [sth])

I look forward to the day when I can afford to retire.

langs gaan bij

(visit or check in passing)

While I'm in town I should look in on my parents. Please look in on the baby and make sure she's tucked in.

onderzoeken

phrasal verb, transitive, inseparable (try to find)

We are looking into ways of increasing our effectiveness.

bekijken, bestuderen

phrasal verb, transitive, inseparable (informal (investigate)

The detective looked into the murder. We have received your complaint, and we will look into it.

op iets lijken

phrasal verb, transitive, inseparable (resemble)

This table looks like the one we have at home. Lucy looks like her aunt.

het ziet ernaar uit

phrasal verb, transitive, inseparable (informal (appear that)

It looks like we'll have to cancel our holiday.

lijken op iets

phrasal verb, transitive, inseparable (informal (indicate)

It's beginning to look like rain.

toekijken

phrasal verb, intransitive (watch)

While my father taught me to swim, my mother looked on from the shore.

iemand beschouwen als

phrasal verb, transitive, inseparable (regard, consider: as)

I always looked upon him as a brother.

uitkijken, oppassen

phrasal verb, intransitive (be careful!)

Look out, an earthquake just started!

kijken uit

phrasal verb, intransitive (observe from indoors)

If you look out from the window, you can see the ocean.

uitkijken voor iets

phrasal verb, transitive, inseparable (stay vigilant)

You must look out for snakes when walking in these hills.

op iemand passen

phrasal verb, transitive, inseparable (informal (person: take care of)

Jimmy's brothers have looked out for him since their parents died.

inspecteren, onderzoeken

(inspect)

The inspector looked over the restaurant for code violations.

medisch onderzoeken

(examine [sb] medically)

door iets kijken

phrasal verb, transitive, inseparable (observe via: [sth] transparent)

You can see the individual cells if you look through the microscope. Look through the window and tell me what you see.

door iemand heen kijken

phrasal verb, transitive, inseparable (figurative (appear not to see, be oblivious to) (figuurlijk)

I said hello but he looked right through me.

iets doorzoeken

phrasal verb, transitive, inseparable (search through, survey)

Can I look through those old clothes before you throw them out in case there is something I like? My boss looked through the papers before signing them.

kijk omhoog

phrasal verb, intransitive (lift your gaze)

If you want to feel tiny, look up and see the stars at night.

iets opzoeken

phrasal verb, transitive, separable (seek information)

If you don't know who Ada Lovelace was, look her up online.

iets opzoeken

phrasal verb, transitive, separable (word: find meaning)

If I don't understand a word, I look it up in the dictionary.

iemand opzoeken

phrasal verb, transitive, separable (informal (try to contact)

Look me up the next time you're in town.

beter worden

phrasal verb, intransitive (figurative, informal (situation: improve)

I've been through a tough time this past year, but things are starting to look up.

naar iemand opkijken

phrasal verb, transitive, inseparable (admire and respect [sb])

Ideally, children should look up to their parents.

beschouwen

phrasal verb, transitive, inseparable (regard, consider: as)

I look upon television as a bad influence.

kijken naar

phrasal verb, transitive, separable (literary (gaze at, take in)

boze blik

noun (facial expression of anger)

Olivia gave her husband an angry look.

vuile blik

noun (informal (face: resentful expression)

He gave her a dirty look when she testified against him.

een kijkje nemen

verbal expression (look at)

These family photos are great. Have a look.
Deze familie foto's zijn geweldig. Neem een kijkje.

bekijken

transitive verb (examine)

Could you have a look at this letter I've written to see if there are any mistakes? Let the doctor have a look at your rash.
Kun je deze brief die ik geschreven heb eens bekijken om te zien of ik geen fouten gemaakt heb? Laat de dokter jouw uitslag eens bekijken.

rondkijken

(browse)

Sarah spent the afternoon looking around the local shops.

op iets neerkijken

verbal expression (observe from high up)

From the top of the tower you can look down upon the whole city.

zich belachelijk maken

verbal expression (appear silly)

He tried to sing a song at the karaoke bar while drunk and ended up looking foolish. Sally looked foolish when she fell down the stairs.

er leuk uitzien

(informal (appear enjoyable)

That looks fun. May I join in?

in de toekomst kijken

verbal expression (figurative (make predictions) (figuurlijk)

The fortune teller claimed she could look into the future.

afkeurende blik

noun (frown, scowl)

His attempts to make the audience laugh at his crude jokes were met with looks of disapproval.

iets van de positieve kant bekijken

verbal expression (informal (consider positive aspects)

If you always look on the bright side, you will be a much happier person.

iemand in de ogen kijken

(look directly at [sb])

iemand recht in de ogen kijken

(be honest with [sb]) (figuurlijk)

Look me in the eye and tell me you didn't cheat on the test.

schiet op!, schiet eens op!, vlug een beetje!, hup!

interjection (UK, figurative, slang (hurry) (informeel)

Look sharp! I want to get there on time.

opschieten

(UK, figurative, slang (hurry)

You'll need to look sharp if we're going to be at that bus stop in time.

er net uitzien, er netjes uitzien, er knap uitzien

(figurative, informal (be stylish)

Everyone looked sharp at the awards ceremony.

er sullig uitzien, er stom uitzien

intransitive verb (appear foolish)

Take off that outrageous hat. You look silly!

de andere kant opkijken, naar de andere kant kijken

(literal (look in the opposite direction)

Don't just look to your right when you cross the street; look the other way as well.

de andere kant opkijken

(figurative (ignore [sth] bad) (figuurlijk)

That judge looks the other way when members of his own staff commit minor crimes.

kijken naar

(turn: for guidance)

Children look to their parents for guidance.

willen

(informal (want)

I'm not looking to buy a set of encyclopedias right now.

eruitzien als

verbal expression (appear)

That couch looks to be about 50 years old.

nogal lelijk

adjective (informal (unattractive or unimpressive)

He's not much to look at, but he's got a good job and he's very nice. It's not much to look at, but it's home.

nadere bestudering

noun (informal (further attention)

At first I thought the student's essay was hopeless, but a second look revealed some promising passages.

nog eens bekijken, nog eens bestuderen

verbal expression (informal (re-examine)

Let's take a second look: we may have missed some important clues.

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Het Engels is afkomstig van Germaanse stammen die naar Engeland zijn geëmigreerd en is over een periode van meer dan 1400 jaar geëvolueerd. Engels is de derde meest gesproken taal ter wereld, na Chinees en Spaans. Het is de meest geleerde tweede taal en de officiële taal van bijna 60 soevereine landen. Deze taal heeft een groter aantal sprekers als tweede en vreemde taal dan moedertaalsprekers. Engels is ook de co-officiële taal van de Verenigde Naties, van de Europese Unie en van vele andere internationale en regionale organisaties. Tegenwoordig kunnen Engelstaligen over de hele wereld relatief gemakkelijk communiceren.