Nominalization – Zelfstandige naamwoorden in academisch Engels

develop → development

zich ontwikkelen → ontwikkeling. Their development was rapid.

decide → decision

beslissen → beslissing. The decision was unanimous.

analyze → analysis

analyseren → analyse. The analysis revealed flaws.

discover → discovery

ontdekken → ontdekking. The discovery changed science.

invest → investment

investeren → investering. The investment paid off.

argue → argument

betogen → argument. Her argument was convincing.

conclude → conclusion

concluderen → conclusie. The conclusion is clear.

imply → implication

impliceren → implicatie. The implications are serious.

assume → assumption

aannemen → aanname. Your assumption is wrong.

reject → rejection

afwijzen → afwijzing. The rejection was painful.

fail → failure

falen → mislukking. The failure was unexpected.

succeed → success

slagen → succes. Her success inspires us.

perform → performance

uitvoeren → uitvoering. The performance was impressive.

react → reaction

reageren → reactie. His reaction was unexpected.

describe → description

beschrijven → beschrijving. The description was vivid.

evaluate → evaluation

evalueren → evaluatie. The evaluation took weeks.

assess → assessment

beoordelen → beoordeling. The assessment was thorough.

approve → approval

goedkeuren → goedkeuring. We need their approval.

refuse → refusal

weigeren → weigering. His refusal surprised us.

explain → explanation

uitleggen → uitleg. Her explanation was clear.

happy → happiness

gelukkig → geluk. Happiness is a choice.

free → freedom

vrij → vrijheid. Freedom is precious.

wise → wisdom

wijs → wijsheid. Wisdom comes with age.

strong → strength

sterk → kracht. Strength is built over time.

able → ability

in staat → vermogen. Her ability is remarkable.