Emotions & States in Dutch
50 essential words with English translations and example sentences.
blij
happy / glad
I'm happy with my new job.
verdrietig
sad
He feels sad after the bad news.
boos
angry / mad
She was angry because he was late.
bang
afraid / scared
The child is afraid of the dark.
nerveus
nervous
I'm nervous about the exam tomorrow.
ontspannen
relaxed / at ease
After yoga, I feel relaxed.
moe
tired / weary
I'm very tired after the long work.
energiek
energetic / dynamic
He feels energetic in the morning.
verliefd
in love
She has been in love with him for months.
jaloers
jealous
He gets jealous when she talks with others.
schuldig
guilty
I feel guilty because I forgot him.
trots
proud / pride
She is proud of her achievements.
beschaamd
ashamed / embarrassed
He feels ashamed after his mistake.
hoopvol
hopeful / optimistic
She is hopeful about the future.
teleurgesteld
disappointed
I'm disappointed with the result.
grappig
funny / amusing
That movie is very funny and fun.
verward
confused / puzzled
I'm confused by his explanation.
kalm
calm
Stay calm and listen to me.
panisch
panicked
He panicked when he saw it.
bezorgd
worried / concerned
I'm worried about her health.
opgewonden
excited
The children are excited about the party.
gelukking
lucky
We are lucky to have this opportunity.
ongelukkig
unhappy
He feels unhappy with his situation.
zelfverzekerd
confident / self-assured
She performs on stage with confidence.
onzeker
uncertain / insecure
I'm uncertain about my choice.
geïrriteerd
irritated
She is irritated by his behavior.
opgelucht
relieved
I'm relieved that everything went well.
weemoedig
nostalgic / melancholic
She feels nostalgic when she sees old photos.
enthousiast
enthusiastic
He is enthusiastic about the new project.
passief
passive
He only cooperates passively.
actief
active
She takes an active part in the discussion.
eenzaam
lonely / solitary
He feels lonely in the big city.
gezellig
cozy / convivial
It's cozy being together with friends.
somber
gloomy / somber
The atmosphere was gloomy after the bad news.
vrolijk
cheerful / joyful
She looks cheerful today.
kwaad
angry / mad
He looked at me angrily.
droevig
sad / melancholic
The sad music moved him deeply.
voorzichtig
careful / cautious
He is careful with money.
onbekommerd
carefree
She works on her project without a care.
gespannen
tense
The relationship between them is tense.
waardig
Dignified
He behaves in a dignified manner.
eigenwijs
Obstinate / Stubborn
She is stubborn in her opinion.
voelbaar
Sensitive / Emotional
His sensitive answer touched everyone.
gedeprimeerd
Depressed
He has been feeling depressed these past few weeks.
opgeknapt
Refreshed / Revitalized
She feels revitalized after the weekend.
voorzorgen
Careful / Vigilant
Be careful with your documents.
achterdochtig
Suspicious / Distrustful
She is suspicious of his intentions.
kwetsbaar
Vulnerable / Fragile
He feels vulnerable after telling his story.
sterk
Strong / Solid
She is mentally strong and determined.
wanhopig
Desperate
He feels desperate in this situation.
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