present

ˈprɛz.ənt
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Translation of present from English into Dutch,

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Adjective

1.

here now

currently in a particular place
  • She was present at the meeting yesterday.Zij was gisteren aanwezig op de vergadering
2.

current

existing or happening now
  • The present situation is under control.De huidige situatie is onder controle.
3.

alert

Rare
attentive and focused
Rare
  • She was fully present during the lecture.Ze was volledig aanwezig tijdens het college.

Noun

1.

celebration

gift given to someone on a special occasion
  • He received a watch as a present for his graduation.Hij kreeg een horloge als cadeau voor zijn afstuderen
2.

time

current time or moment
  • We should focus on the present rather than worry about the future.We moeten ons richten op het heden in plaats van ons zorgen te maken over de toekomst
3.

linguistics

TECH.
grammatical tense expressing current time
TECH.
  • The verb 'run' is in the present tense.Het werkwoord 'rennen' staat in de tegenwoordige tijd.

Verb

1.

presentation

tr.
show or display something for others to see
tr.
  • The artist will present her latest work at the gallery.De kunstenaar zal haar nieuwste werk in de galerie presenteren.
2.

proposal

tr.
offer a problem or idea for consideration
tr.
  • The committee will present their findings to the board.De commissie zal hun bevindingen aan de raad presenteren.
3.

gift giving

tr.
give a gift or award to someone
tr.
  • They will present him with a medal for bravery.Ze zullen hem een medaille overhandigen voor moed.
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Expressions with present: examples in English and translations in Dutch

op dit moment
At present, the store is closed for renovation.
in het heden leven
in het nu leven
He lives in the present by enjoying every concert he attends.
voorlopig
voor nu
We will stay here for the present.
nu is het beste moment
No time like the present to start your homework!
een verenigd front tonen
eenheid tonen
The team decided to present a united front during the meeting.
onmiddellijke dreiging
The government acted quickly due to the clear and present danger.

Images of present

  • present: gift given to someone on a special occasion
    (celebration) cadeau

Synonyms and analogies of present in English

Examples of present in a sentence

  • All members were present for the vote.
  • The present conditions require immediate attention.
  • We need to address the present challenges with urgency.
  • He remained present throughout the meeting.
  • Being present in the moment is important.
  • She gave him a present for his birthday.

Translations of "present" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective / Participle
aanwezigadj.

The meeting can only proceed if everyone is present and ready.

De vergadering kan alleen doorgaan als iedereen aanwezig en klaar is.

huidigadj.

Let go of your regrets and focus on the present moment.

Laat je spijt los en richt je op het huidige moment.

Verb
presenterenv.

Every observer must remain silent while speakers present their views.

Elke waarnemer moet stil blijven terwijl de sprekers hun visie presenteren.

voorstellenv.

We are tired and want present, you rapidly to kill.

We zijn moe en willen voorstellen, je snel te doden.

Noun
hedennn.

A time traveler brought back futuristic technology to the present.

Een tijdreiziger bracht futuristische technologie mee terug naar het heden.

cadeaunn.

A gift receipt proves that the item was purchased as a present.

Een cadeaubon bewijst dat het artikel als cadeau is gekocht.

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present: Examples and translations in context

The flip in his attitude was unexpected by everyone present.

De omslag in zijn houding kwam voor iedereen aanwezig onverwacht.

The religious ceremony lasted for an hour and inspired everyone present.

De religieuze dienst duurde een uur en raakte iedereen die aanwezig was.

The invocation was simple but powerful, resonating with everyone present.

De aanroeping was eenvoudig maar krachtig en raakte iedereen die aanwezig was.

When all employees are present, the office works at full strength.

Als alle werknemers aanwezig zijn, draait het kantoor op volle sterkte.

Her claiming of the prize seemed to surprise everyone present.

Haar ontvangst van de prijs leek iedereen die aanwezig was te verrassen.

The director was present for the screening and answered many questions afterwards.

De regisseur was bij de vertoning aanwezig en beantwoordde daarna veel vragen.

The meeting can be held at the earliest when everyone is present.

De vergadering kan op z'n vroegst plaatsvinden als iedereen aanwezig is.

Stress can sometimes trigger hives even if no allergen is present.

Stress kan soms galbulten uitlokken, ook als er geen allergeen aanwezig is.

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