spirits

ˈspɪrɪts
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spirits: distilled alcoholic drinks like whiskey or vodka
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Translation of spirits from English into Dutch

Noun, plural

1.

alcohol

distilled alcoholic drinks like whiskey or vodka
sterke dranken gedistilleerde dranken spirits
  • He enjoys tasting different spirits at the festival.Hij geniet ervan om verschillende sterke dranken te proeven op het festival.
2.

ghosts

supernatural beings or entities
geesten bovennatuurlijke wezens
  • They believed the house was haunted by spirits.Ze geloofden dat het huis werd bewoond door geesten.
3.

emotion

emotional state or mood of a person
  • She was in high spirits after the good news.Ze was in een goede stemming na het goede nieuws.

Expressions with spirits: examples in English and translations in Dutch

opvrolijken
verhogen
The surprise party really lifted her spirits.
opvrolijken
de stemming verbeteren
The music helped raise spirits after the long day.
de stemming bederven
de geest verzwakken
The delay dampened their spirits.
vrolijke stemming
goede stemming
She was in high spirits after winning the game.
opgewekt
She completed her work in good spirits.
opgewekt
in de wolken
She was in high spirits after the good news.

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  • spirits: distilled alcoholic drinks like whiskey or vodka
    (alcohol) sterke dranken

Synonyms and analogies of spirits in English

Examples of spirits in a sentence

  • Spirits are often used in crafting unique cocktail recipes.
  • The villagers told tales of spirits in the forest.
  • Ancient rituals were performed to appease the spirits.
  • His spirits were lifted by the surprise visit from his friend.
  • Despite the rain, her spirits remained high throughout the day.
spirit
ˈspɪrɪt
Noun
1.

paranormal

supernatural being like ghost or angel
  • They believed a spirit haunted the old house.Ze geloofden dat een geest het oude huis achtervolgde.
2.

personal drive

enthusiasm and energy in action
  • She showed great spirit during the competition.Ze toonde veel geestdrift tijdens de wedstrijd.
3.

soul

the non-physical essence of a person
  • Her spirit will always be with us.Haar geest zal altijd bij ons zijn.
Verb
tr.

energize

infuse with energy or determination
  • The coach spirited the team with a motivational speech.De coach bezielde het team met een motiverende toespraak.

Expressions with spirit: examples in English and translations in Dutch

in gedachten
in geest
She was with us in spirit during the ceremony.
teamgeest
groepsgevoel
Team spirit helped them win the game.
drijvende kracht
His vision was the driving spirit of the initiative.
zielsverwant
verwante ziel
He considered his dog a kindred spirit.
vol energie
levendig
The puppy was full of spirit and playfulness.
iemands moed breken
iemand ontmoedigen
Years of constant bullying finally broke his spirit.

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

Noun
sterke dranknm.

You can find imported beers and spirits at the bottle store.

Bij de slijterij kun je geïmporteerde bieren en sterke drank krijgen.

stemmingnf.

His words carried a spark that lifted everyone's spirits instantly.

In zijn woorden zat een bezieling die ieders stemming meteen verbeterde.

humeurnn.

The news of her departure began to crush his spirits immediately.

Het nieuws over haar vertrek sloeg meteen zijn hele humeur stuk.

sterkedranknm.

Your business in the wines and spirits sector is very specific.

Uw activiteiten in de sector van wijn en sterkedrank zijn erg specifiek.

buinf.

He masked his low spirits with a forced smile at work.

Hij verborg zijn sombere bui achter een gemaakte glimlach op het werk.

moraalnf.

A good run in the tournament raised their spirits significantly.

Een goede reeks in het toernooi gaf hun moraal een enorme oppepper.

gedistilleerde dranken

We can also arrange a package with spirits and or cocktails.

Een arrangement met gedistilleerde dranken of met cocktails is ook mogelijk.

geesten

Many people believe the haunted house is filled with restless spirits.

Veel mensen geloven dat het spookhuis vol zit met rusteloze geesten.

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spirits: Examples and translations in context

The liquor store offers a wide variety of beers and spirits.

De slijterij heeft een groot assortiment bieren en sterke drank.

He prefers sweet cherry liqueur in his cocktails rather than dry spirits.

Hij heeft in zijn cocktails liever zoete kersenlikeur dan droge sterke drank.

The bartender mixed a cool drink using fresh ingredients and spirits.

De barman maakte een koel drankje met verse ingrediënten en sterke drank.

Visitors enjoyed the lounge bar's selection of fine wines and spirits.

Bezoekers genoten in de loungebar van de mooie selectie wijnen en sterke dranken.

The bartender learned how to dilute spirits to suit different cocktail recipes.

De barman leerde hoe hij sterke drank kon verdunnen voor verschillende cocktails.

The drinks cabinet held an impressive collection of rare spirits and liqueurs.

In de drankkast stond een indrukwekkende collectie zeldzame sterke dranken en likeuren.

Unfiltered spirits are believed to have a fuller, bolder flavor profile.

Van ongefilterde sterke drank wordt gezegd dat de smaak voller en krachtiger is.

Rye vodka is popular among those who like bold spirits.

Roggevodka is populair bij mensen die van krachtige sterke drank houden.

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