lichaamsdelen
The English phrase "body parts" is translated into Dutch as lichaamsdelen.
What does it mean word for word?
lichaamsdelen is a compound of lichaam (body) and delen (parts).
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is lichaamsdeel, while the plural form lichaamsdelen is used to refer to multiple parts of the body.
Did you know?
- Dutch uses a unique word, onderbuikgevoel (literally 'lower belly feeling'), to describe an intuitive gut feeling.
- Dutch speakers often use the word kop (head) in very informal or even slightly rude ways to refer to a person, such as die kop van hem (that head of his/that guy).
- The word lichaam is used in Dutch to describe a 'corpse' in formal or forensic contexts, similar to how English uses 'the body'.
Examples in context
- Ik leer de namen van de lichaamsdelen.I am learning the names of the body parts.
- Kinderen leren vaak over de verschillende lichaamsdelen.Children often learn about the different body parts.
Example conversation
Julia and Levi are studying for a biology test.
- JuliaLevi, ken je alle lichaamsdelen al?Levi, do you know all the body parts already?
- LeviNee, ik vind sommige lichaamsdelen lastig.No, I find some body parts difficult.
- JuliaZullen we ze samen oefenen?Shall we practice them together?
- LeviJa, dat is een goed idee.Yes, that is a good idea.
