Werkwoorden en bijvoeglijke naamwoorden omzetten in zelfstandige naamwoorden: een belangrijk kenmerk van academisch Engels. develop → development, decide → decision. Voor schrijven op academisch niveau en in onderzoek.
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.