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Engels - Nederlands
Believe
bəˈliv
Extreem Veelvoorkomend
200 - 300
200 - 300
De frequentie- en belangrijkheidsindex van woorden geeft aan hoe vaak een woord in een bepaalde taal voorkomt. Hoe kleiner het getal, hoe vaker het woord wordt gebruikt. De meest gebruikte woorden variëren meestal van ongeveer 1 tot 4000. Deze belangrijkheidsindex helpt je te focussen op de meest nuttige woorden tijdens je taal leerproces.
De frequentie- en belangrijkheidsindex van woorden geeft aan hoe vaak een woord in een bepaalde taal voorkomt. Hoe kleiner het getal, hoe vaker het woord wordt gebruikt. De meest gebruikte woorden variëren meestal van ongeveer 1 tot 4000. Deze belangrijkheidsindex helpt je te focussen op de meest nuttige woorden tijdens je taal leerproces.
geloven, overtuigd zijn van, aanvaarden, denken
Betekenissen van Believe in het Nederlands
geloven
Voorbeeld:
I believe in you.
Ik geloof in jou.
Do you believe what he said?
Geloof je wat hij zei?
Gebruik: informalContext: Used in everyday conversation to express faith or confidence in someone or something.
Opmerking: This is the most common translation of 'believe', often used in both personal and casual contexts.
overtuigd zijn van
Voorbeeld:
I believe that this is the right choice.
Ik ben ervan overtuigd dat dit de juiste keuze is.
She believes that they will win the game.
Zij is ervan overtuigd dat ze de wedstrijd zullen winnen.
Gebruik: formalContext: Used in more serious discussions or when expressing a strong conviction.
Opmerking: This phrase indicates a stronger sense of conviction than just 'geloven'.
aanvaarden
Voorbeeld:
He believes in the theory of evolution.
Hij aanvaardt de evolutietheorie.
Many people believe in climate change.
Veel mensen aanvaarden klimaatverandering.
Gebruik: formal/informalContext: Used in discussions about scientific theories or widely accepted facts.
Opmerking: This translation implies acceptance of an idea or theory rather than personal faith.
denken
Voorbeeld:
I believe it's going to rain today.
Ik denk dat het vandaag gaat regenen.
She believes he is innocent.
Ze denkt dat hij onschuldig is.
Gebruik: informalContext: Used in everyday situations when expressing an opinion or assumption.
Opmerking: This usage can indicate less certainty and more conjecture.
Synoniemen van Believe
trust
To trust means to have confidence in the truth, reliability, or ability of someone or something.
Voorbeeld: I trust that she will keep her promise.
Opmerking: Trust often implies a deeper level of confidence and faith compared to simply believing.
have faith in
Having faith in someone or something means to have strong belief or trust in their abilities or qualities.
Voorbeeld: I have faith in his abilities to succeed.
Opmerking: Having faith implies a more profound and unwavering belief compared to just believing.
rely on
To rely on someone or something means to depend on them for support, help, or trust.
Voorbeeld: I rely on my friends for support during tough times.
Opmerking: Relying on someone suggests a sense of dependence and trust beyond just believing in them.
accept
To accept something means to believe or recognize it as true or valid.
Voorbeeld: I accept that mistakes happen, and we learn from them.
Opmerking: Accepting something may involve acknowledging a truth or fact without necessarily having a strong conviction or faith in it.
Uitdrukkingen en veelvoorkomende zinsdelen van Believe
Believe in
To have faith or confidence in someone or something.
Voorbeeld: I believe in you. You can do it!
Opmerking: This phrase emphasizes trust or faith in someone or something, rather than just acknowledging their existence.
Make believe
To pretend or imagine something as if it were real.
Voorbeeld: Children often engage in make-believe play, pretending to be superheroes or princesses.
Opmerking: This phrase implies creating a fictional or imaginary scenario, unlike actual belief in reality.
Believe it or not
Used to introduce something surprising or hard to believe.
Voorbeeld: Believe it or not, I once saw a unicorn in the park.
Opmerking: This phrase indicates that what follows may be surprising or unexpected, prompting the listener to consider the statement.
Can't believe my eyes/ears
To be shocked or amazed by something one sees or hears.
Voorbeeld: I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw him walk through the door.
Opmerking: This phrase expresses astonishment or disbelief at something observed, emphasizing the unexpected nature of the experience.
Take someone at their word
To trust someone's statement as true without further verification.
Voorbeeld: I take her at her word that she will complete the project on time.
Opmerking: This phrase involves accepting what someone says as true without doubt or skepticism, demonstrating trust in their honesty.
Believe your own eyes
To trust what one sees or hears firsthand.
Voorbeeld: You have to believe your own eyes and ears in situations like these.
Opmerking: This phrase emphasizes the importance of trusting one's own perception and senses in evaluating a situation.
Dagelijkse (slang) uitdrukkingen van Believe
Buy into
To believe in or accept a concept or idea, usually with skepticism or reservations.
Voorbeeld: I don't buy into his excuses anymore.
Opmerking: This term implies a level of skepticism or doubt compared to simply 'believing' in something.
Take for granted
To believe something is true without considering it too deeply or questioning it.
Voorbeeld: Don't take his promises for granted; make sure he follows through.
Opmerking: Implies believing something without much consideration, often leading to oversight.
Fall for
To believe and be deceived by someone's falsehoods or tricks.
Voorbeeld: I can't believe I fell for his lies.
Opmerking: Indicates being tricked or deceived into believing something false.
Swallow
To believe or accept a lie or deception.
Voorbeeld: I can't believe he swallowed that outrageous story.
Opmerking: Implies accepting something unbelievable without questioning its accuracy.
Take at face value
To accept something as true without questioning or investigating it further.
Voorbeeld: Don't always take his promises at face value; verify the information.
Opmerking: Suggests accepting something as it appears without deeper scrutiny or analysis.
Fall hook, line, and sinker
To completely believe or be deceived by something, often in a gullible or naive manner.
Voorbeeld: She fell for his charm hook, line, and sinker.
Opmerking: Indicates complete and unquestioning belief without considering any doubts or reservations.
Take in
To be deceived or fooled by someone's lies or deceit.
Voorbeeld: I can't believe she took in his excuses again.
Opmerking: Implies being deceived by someone's deceptive words or actions.
Believe - Voorbeelden
I believe in myself.
Ik geloof in mezelf.
Do you believe in ghosts?
Geloof jij in geesten?
She gave me her word and I believe her.
Ze gaf me haar woord en ik geloof haar.
Grammatica van Believe
Believe - Werkwoord (Verb) / Werkwoord, basisvorm (Verb, base form)
Lemma: believe
Vervoegingen
Werkwoord, verleden tijd (Verb, past tense): believed
Werkwoord, gerundium of tegenwoordig deelwoord (Verb, gerund or present participle): believing
Werkwoord, 3e persoon enkelvoud tegenwoordige tijd (Verb, 3rd person singular present): believes
Werkwoord, basisvorm (Verb, base form): believe
Werkwoord, tegenwoordige tijd niet 3e persoon enkelvoud (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): believe
Lettergrepen, Woordafbreking en Klemtoon
believe bevat 2 lettergrepen: be • lieve
Fonetische transcriptie: bə-ˈlēv
be lieve , bə ˈlēv (De rode lettergreep is benadrukt)
Believe - Belangrijkheid en gebruiksfrequentie
De frequentie- en belangrijkheidsindex van woorden geeft aan hoe vaak een woord in een bepaalde taal voorkomt. Hoe kleiner het getal, hoe vaker het woord wordt gebruikt. De meest gebruikte woorden variëren meestal van ongeveer 1 tot 4000.
believe: 200 - 300 (Extreem Veelvoorkomend).
Deze belangrijkheidsindex helpt je te focussen op de meest nuttige woorden tijdens je taal leerproces.
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