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(BrE) off-licence
(BrE) off-licence
(AmE) liquor store
(AmE) liquor store
| Ned. | BrE | AmE |
|---|---|---|
| aanbieding (in de ...) | on offer | on sale |
| aannemen (in dienst nemen) | engage, employ* | hire* |
| adviesprijs (vgl. catalogusprijs) | recommended retail price, RRP | manufacturer's recommended price, suggested retail price |
| afbetaling (op ...) (zie: huurkoop)(note 9) | (sale) by instalments | (sale) on installments, time payment, to buy on time |
| afdelingschef (in warenhuis) | shop walker | floorwalker |
| afgeprijsd | marked down*, cut-price | cut-rate |
| aftersales, nazorg | aftercare (zie OALD) | after-sales service |
| afwezig (van het werk) | off | out |
| afwikkelingsdatum (overdracht woning via bijv. notaris) | completion date* | settlement date |
| akte van oprichting | memorandum of association | articles of incorporation |
| Algemene Aandeelhoudersvergadering | Annual General Meeting, AGM | Annual Meeting of Shareholders |
| antikartelwetgeving, antitrustwetten | ------- | anti-trust laws |
| arbeiders die uitgebuit worden | (also:) sweated labour (zie BBI) | sweatshop labor (IntE), sweat labor |
| arbeidsbureau | employment centre, job centre (formerly: labour exchange) | manpower office, employment office |
| arbeidsconflict | industrial dispute | labor dispute |
| arbeidsongeschiktheidsuitkering | incapacity benefit (sinds 1995) | disability benefit |
| assortiment (in het ... hebben) | keep, sell* | (also:) carry |
| baaldag (note 25) | duvet day | personal day |
| baaldag opnemen | throw a sickie | pull a sickie |
| bedrijfs-/exploitatiekosten | working expenses | operating costs |
| bedrijfsadviesdienst | business advice centre | business development center |
| bedrijfsdirecteur (van een afdeling) | Director | executive (officer), Vice-President |
| bedrijfsinventaris | fixtures and fittings, f&f, plant and machinery (note 1) | fixtures, |
| bedrijfskleuren | livery | company colors |
| bedrijfsongeval | industrial injury* | work-related injury |
| bedrijfsuitje/-uitstapje | works outing | company picnic |
| bedrijvencentrum | trading estate | business park, business area |
| begin-inventaris, beginvoorraad | opening stock | beginning inventory |
| belangeloos, zonder winstoogmerk | not-for profit | non-profit* |
| beroepskeuzeadviseur | careers officer, careers advisor | career counselor |
| beroepslicentie, praktijkbevoegdheid | practising certificate | practicing license |
| besmet verklaren, boycotten (bedrijf) | black | blackball, boycott* |
| bezorger (huis-aan-huis...) | roundsman (zie OALD) | routeman (zie OALD) |
| bieder (of voor de hoogste ...) | or nearest offer, ono | or best offer, o.b.o. |
| bijstand (in de ...) | income support (on ...) | welfare (on ...) |
| bovenkant van de markt (aan de ...) | upmarket* | upscale |
| Buitengewone Aandeelhoudersvergadering | Extraordinary General Meeting | Special Meeting of Shareholders |
| buurtwinkel | corner shop | convenience-/variety store, mini-mart |
| BV (besloten vennootschap) (note 13) | private limited company, Ltd, close company | limited liability company, LLC, close(d) corporation |
| cadeaubon | gift token, gift voucher* | gift certificate (zie OALD), gift voucher* |
| caissière(e) (in winkel) | cashier, checkout operator | checker* |
| callcentrum | call centre | customer service center |
| CAO | (also:) union contract | (also:) labor contract |
| cassier (in bank) | cashier | teller |
| catalogusprijs (vgl. adviesprijs) | list price, catalogue price | catalog price, sticker price |
| commissaris (van een bedrijf) | non-executive director | outside director |
| compensatieuren, "tijd voor tijd" | time-off in lieu (zie ook: BBI) | compensatory time |
| concurrentie (de ...) | the opposition | the competition |
| congé, ontslag (spreektaal) | marching orders | walking papers |
| connossement (zie: vrachtbrief) | consignment note* | bill of lading* |
| consignatie (in ...) | (also;) sale or return | on consignment* |
| Consumentenbond (note 14) (zie ook: BBI) | ± National Consumer Council, NCC, Consumers' Association | ± Better Business Bureau, BBB, Consumers'Union |
| consumentenpanel, opiniepanel | consumer panel | focus group |
| contractondertekening | exchange of contracts | signing of the contract |
| contributie (bijv. aan vakbond) | subscription | dues* |
| creditnota (note 41) | credit slip, credit note, paying-in slip | credit voucher |
| deal sluiten (een ...) (zie ook: BBI) | do a deal | make a deal |
| detacheren | second | detail, transfer temporarily |
| detachering (note 27) | secondment | lateral transfer, posting, reassignment, temporary transfer* |
| dienst nemen (in ...) (zie ook: BBI) | (also:) engage (an employee) | hire*, take on* (IntE) (an employee) |
| dienstrooster (van werkploegen) | rota | roster |
| direct mail, mailing | direct mail | mail shot |
| directeur (algemeen ...) | Managing Director, MD | Chief Executive Officer, CEO |
| directeur (van groot bedrijf) | (meestal:) director, executive director | executive*, VP, vice-president, inside director |
| directievoorzitter | chairman of the board | president |
| dochtermaatschappij | subsidiary | affiliate |
| dokwerker | docker | longshoreman |
| Douane(dienst) (de ...) | Customs & Excise | (US) Customs |
| douaneaangifte | customs entry | customs declaration |
| drogist(erij) (note 5) | general store | drugstore |
| duur | (also:) dear | expensive |
| duurzame gebruiksgoederen | consumer durables* | durable goods (OALD), hard goods |
| eenheidsprijzenwinkel | pound store (OALD) | five-and-dime, dime store (OALD) |
| eenmanszaak (note 23) | sole trader, one-man business | sole proprietor, sole proprietorship |
| etalages kijken | shop gazing | window shopping* |
| etalleur | shop fitter | display designer |
| evenementencentrum | exhibition centre | civic center |
| executie (hypotheek ...) (note 24) | repossession* | foreclosure* |
| executoriale verkoop, executieveiling (note 24) | repossession sale*, repo sale*, sale under execution | foreclosure sale* |
| fabrieksdirecteur, bedrijfsleider | works manager | plant manager |
| filiaal | branch* | (also:) outpost |
| financieel directeur (note 11) | Financial Director | Chief Financial Executive, CFO* |
| flexwerk, flexibele werkuren | (usually:) flexitime | (usually:) flextime |
| forenzenplaats | dormitory | bedroom community |
| franco, vracht betaald | carriage paid, C/P | freight paid |
| gepensioneerde | (old-age-)pensioner, OAP | senior (citizen), retiree |
| getuigschrift | testimonial | (letter) of recommendation |
| gevestigd te ... | with its registered office(s) in ... | domiciled in ... |
| glijtijden | flexitime | flextime |
| goedkopere marktsegment (uit ...) | downmarket | downscale |
| groep (bedrijven ...) | group (of companies) | conglomerate* |
| hamsteraar | hoarder | pack rat |
| handel | dealing | trading* |
| handel op de incourante markt | over-the-counter dealing | over-the-counter trading |
| handelaar (valuta, etc.) | dealer* (currency, foreign exchange) | trader* (currency, foreign exchange ...) |
| handelen (zie ook: nahandel), (na sluiting van beurs, etc.) | deal(ing)*, (after- hours, insider, etc.) | trade/trading* (after hours, insider, over-the counter, etc.) |
| handelsbarriëre, tariefmuur | tariff wall | (national) trade barrier |
| handelsdelegatie | outward trade mission | trade delegation |
| handelsdelegatie (buitenlandse ...) | inward trade mission | foreign trade delegation |
| handelsregister (note 3) | (also:) register of companies | trade register* |
| handelsreiziger (zie ook: BBI) | (also:) commercial traveller | traveling salesman*, sales representative* |
| handelsreiziger/verkoper met opdringerige verkoopmethodes | tout | scalper |
| hoofd financiële afdeling | chief accountant | chief accounting officer |
| hoofd loonadministratie | wages office manager | payroll office manager |
| hoofd opleidingen | training manager | director of educational services |
| hoofd personeelszaken, personeelschef | personnel manager | director of human resources |
| hoofdkantoor (same word, note 66) | head office, main office | headquarters*, home office |
| houdstermaatschappij | holding company | proprietary company |
| huis-aan-huisverkoop | doorstep selling | door-to-door selling |
| huishoudelijk reglement (note 1) | standing orders | by-laws (vergelijk BrE byelaws) (note 29) |
| huismerk, eigen merk | own brand*, own-label, house brand* (zie OALD) | store brand, generic brand, private label, store label (OALD) |
| huren (note 9) (Zie OALD 'rent') | hire* | lease, rent* |
| huur (te ...) | to let* | for rent |
| huur (van auto, etc.) | hire | rental |
| huurkoop (note 9) | hire purchase | installmant plan, time payment, to pay on time |
| industrieterrein (zie ook: BBI) | industrial estate | industrial park |
| inhuren, aannemen, werven | recruit | hire |
| inruil | part-exchange | trade-in |
| inruilen (bijv. auto) | give (...) in part exchange | trade (in), turn in |
| inventaris, voorraad | stock | inventory |
| inventarisatie | stocktaking | inventory |
| inventariseren | take stock | take inventory |
| inzetprijs, minimum(verkoop)prijs | reserve (price)* | (also:) upset price |
| Kamer van Koophandel (note 3) | Chamber of Commerce | Board of Trade |
| kassa (winkel ...) (zie OALD) | cash desk/register*, till(point) | checkout counter, (also:) register |
| kassabon | (also:) docket, (till) receipt* | (ook:) sales slip, cash register ticket |
| kijk-/zichtexemplaar, showmodel | shop-soiled merchandise/item | display merchandise, shop-worn item |
| kinderziektes, startproblemen | teething problems | bugs, quirks, gremlins |
| klandizie | (also:) custom (zie OALD) | business*, patronage |
| koopjesbak | dump bin (OALD) | display bin* (OALD) |
| koopvaardij(vloot) | merchant navy, mercantile marine (zie ook: BBI) | merchant marine (zie OALD) |
| kraampje (beurs/kermis/markt...) | stall | booth, stand |
| kringloopwinkel (note 6) | charity shop, second-hand shop | thrift store, Value Village, second-hand store |
| laadbrief | bill of lading | consignment note |
| langzaamaanactie | work to rule, go-slow* | slow-down labor action, slowdown |
| loonlijst | wages sheet, salary sheet | payroll |
| loonlijst | wage-sheet | payroll |
| loonmaatregel/-matiging | pay policy, wage restraint | wage control |
| loonstop | wages freeze | wage freeze |
| loonstrookje ((note 51)) | pay slip* | pay stub, pay statement, (personal) earnings statement* (zie ook: winst-en-verliesrekening) |
| loonsverhoging, opslag (zie BBI) | a (pay/salary) rise, (boost) | a (pay/salary) raise, (hike) |
| loonsverlaging | pay cut* | (also:) wage cut, rollback |
| loonvoorschot | sub | advance |
| loonzakje | pay packet, wage packet | pay envelope, pay check |
| makelaar (onroerend goed) (note 2) | estate agent, land/house agent | real estate agent/broker, realtor |
| marktkraam (zie: kraampje) | (market) stall | (market) stand, booth |
| medeoprichter (zie ook: BBI) | founder member | charter member |
| midden(groot) bedrijf | medium-sized company | mid-sized comapny |
| middenstander (kleine...), detaillist | sole retailer | independent retailer |
| minimumprijs, inzetprijs, limietprijs, ophoudprijs, bodemprijs | reserve (price)*, (zie ook: BBI) | (also:) upset price |
| naamloze vennootschap, NV (note 13) | public limited company, Plc, PLC, public company | publicly held corporation, ± Inc., public corporation |
| nahandel | after-hours dealing | after-hours/off-hours trading |
| natuurlijk verloop (personeels...) | natural wastage (zie OALD) | attrition (zie OALD) |
| Nederlandse Mededingingsautoriteit, NMa (note 14) | ± Competition Commission | ± Federal Trade Commission |
| Octrooibureau | Patent Office | Patent and Trademark Office |
| omzet | turnover | (sales) revenue*, sales (volume) |
| omzetsnelheid | stock turnover | inventory turnover |
| onderbezet (qua personeel) | short-staffed, understaffed | short-handed |
| onderhuur | subtenancy, underlease | sublease |
| onderkant van de markt | downmarket* | downscale |
| onroerend goed | (real) property*, land and buildings | real estate*, realty |
| onstuimige handel | roaring trade | rushing business |
| ontslaan, de laan uitsturen | dismiss, sack, make redundant, give sb. their marching orders | fire*, lay off*, can, give sb. their walking papers |
| ontslagen | redundancies | lay-offs |
| ontslagvergoeding | redundancy pay(ment) | severance pay |
| opbrengen (geld) | fetch (money)* | bring (money) |
| openingstijden | opening times/hours* | business hours* |
| opheffingsuitverkoop | closing-down sale | liquidation sale, closing out (sale) |
| oprichtingsakte (van vennootschap) (note 1) | memorandum and articles of association | corporate charter |
| opruiming(suitverkoop) | clearance sale* | blow-out sale |
| overaanbod | oversupply* | overage |
| personeelsadvertentie, (rubriek) personeel gezocht | staff vacancies, staff finder | help wanted |
| Personeelsafdeling | Personnel (Department)* | Human Resources (Department)* |
| personeelsverloop (natuurlijk ...) (note 2) | turnover of labour | turnover |
| positieve discriminatie | equal opportunities (programme) | affirmative action |
| prepaid | (also:) pre-pay (zie OALD) | prepaid* |
| president-directeur | Managing Director, MD | Chief Executive Officer , CEO* |
| productiechef, productieleider | production controller | production manager |
| public relations | Public Relations | Public Affairs |
| puntengewicht (?) | (also:) weighting | cost of living allowance |
| reclamespotje | advert | commercial |
| reclamezuil, reclamebord | hoarding | billboard* |
| referentie (in CV) | referee | reference |
| rembours (onder ...), (niet franco) | carriage forward, C/F | freight forward |
| reorganisatieplan | scheme of arrangement | reorganization plan |
| restpartij | job lot | broken lot |
| rommelmarkt, vlooienmarkt (zie ook: schuurverkoop) (note 7) | jumble sale, (car) boot fair/ sale | rummage sale, boot sale*, garage/yard/ tag sale (zie ook: BBI), (soms:) stoop sale |
| ruilen | swap*, exchange*, (also: swop) | trade, swap* |
| salarisadministrateur | wages clerk | payroll clerk |
| schuurverkoop (zie: rommelmarkt) | garage sale* (zie ook: BBI) | yard sale |
| secretaris van de vennootschap | company secretary, (also:) chartered secretary | (also:) corporate secretary |
| secundaire arbeidsvoorwaarden | (also:) perks*, (perquisites)* | (fringe) benefits* |
| seizoenarbeider (zie ook: BBI) | casual labourer | transient worker |
| showmodel (zie kijk ...) | ---------- | ------------ |
| sigarenwinkel | tobacconist's | tobacco store |
| snackbar, kiosk, (snelbuffet) | (snack) kiosk, snackbar | concession stand |
| snuisterijen, prullaria | (also:) oddments, odds and sods | odds and ends* |
| sociale voorzieningen | social security | welfare |
| speciaalzaak | specialist shop | specialty store, specialized store |
| stage (note 8)(OALD 'internship') | work experience, placement | internship |
| stakerspost | picket* | (also:) picketer |
| staking (in ...) | (also:) out | on strike* |
| stakingsbreker | blackleg | scab |
| standplaatstoelage (woonlasten) | weighting | extra salary allowance* |
| statuten(note 13), (van vennootschappen) (incl. huishoudelijk reglement) | Articles of Association, Memorandum & Articles of Association | bylaws, Charter and Bylaws, Articles of Incorporation & Bylaws |
| stille vennoot | sleeping partner | (also:) silent partner, dormant partner |
| stiptheidsactie (zie ook: BBI) | work(ing) to rule | go-slow, work by the book, working to contract |
| straatventer | costermonger | huckster |
| superieur(en), meerdere(n) | high-up(s) | higher-up(s) |
| symbolische huurprijs/pacht | peppercorn rent | token rent |
| tabakswinkel, sigarenwinkel | tobacconist's (shop) | cigar store |
| tarieven (= prijslijst) | tariff | list of fees, price list |
| tegenhouden (een bestelling) | hold | put on hold |
| tegoedbon (note 41)(zie ook: BBI) | credit note | credit voucher, credit slip, credit receipt |
| tentoonstelling | exhibition* | exhibit, (also:) exposition |
| ton (Amerikaans: 907,2 kg ) | short ton*, American ton | met ton, short ton* |
| ton (Brits: 1,016 kg) | long ton* | British ton, long ton* |
| topsegement (uit het ...), topkwaliteits-, exclusief | high-end (product), upmarket, top of the range | top of the line (product), upscale, high-end, top of the line (OALD) |
| tweedehands | used*, second-hand* | (also:) pre-owned |
| uitbesteden | sub-contract, contract out | outsource* |
| uiterste gebruiksdatum, uiterste houdbaarheidsdatum | expiry date, best-before date, use-by date | expiration date |
| uiterste verkoopdatum | sell-by date | pull date |
| uitzendkracht | (also:) casual worker (a casual) | temporary worker* (= a temp) |
| vacature (zie OALD 'job') | (job) vacancy* | (job) opening* |
| vakbond | trade union, trades union, union | labor union, union |
| vakbondsafdeling | branch | local |
| vakbondsvertegenwoordiger | shop steward | union representative |
| variabele werktijden | flexitime | flextime |
| vastgoedbeheerder | property manager* | (also:) real estate manager |
| vastgoedbelegging | property investment* | (also) real estate investment |
| vennootschap | company, firm (Plc or Ltd) | corporation, Inc. |
| verhuren (onroerend goed), (note 9) (Zie OALD 'rent') | let | rent (out), lease |
| verkoopautomaat | slot machine | vending machine |
| verkoopdatum (zie: uiterste ...) | .... | .... |
| verkoopgebied, verkoopdistrict | sales area* | sales territory |
| verkoopprijs | retail price* | (also:) street price |
| verlegen, beschadigd (zie: kijkmodel) | shop-soiled, (damaged*) | shopworn, hurt (books) |
| verpatsen, aan de man brengen | to flog (merchandise) (zie ook: BBI) | to hawk .... |
| vertegenwoordiger, (zie: handelsreiziger) | (commercial) traveller, commercial counsellor | traveling salesman, trade representative* |
| vervaldatum, uiterste verkoopdatum | expiry date | expiration date |
| vestigen (zich ...), praktijk opzetten | put up one's brass plate | hang out one's shingle |
| voorkeursrecht (zie ook: BBI) | (also:) first refusal | first option |
| voorraad (zie ook: inventaris) | stock | inventory |
| voorraadbeheer | stock control, materials control* | inventory control |
| voorraadbeheerder, magazijnmeester | storekeeper | warehouse/supplies manager* |
| voorrijkosten | call-out charge | house-call charge |
| vraagprijs | asking price* | (also:) asked price |
| vrachtbrief, connossement | consignment note | bill of lading |
| vrijwilligerswerk | voluntary work | volunteer work |
| waardevast, (prijs-geïndexeerd) | indexed, index-linked* | adjusted for inflation* |
| weegbrug | (also:) weighbridge | scale*, scales* |
| werk in uitvoering | work in progress, WIP | work in process, WIP |
| werkbeoordeling, prestatiebeoordeling | appraisal | evaluation |
| werkdag (= doordeweekse dag) | workday | weekday* |
| werkdag (bijv. 8-urige ...) | working day | workday |
| werkgroep | (also:) working party | working group*, committee |
| werkloosheidsuitkering, (zie OALD) (zie ook: BBI) | unemployment benefit, unemployment pay | unemployment compensation, unemployment insurance |
| werklozenbestand | dole queue | unemployment line |
| werkstaking | industrial action | job action |
| werkvergunning | work permit | working papers |
| werkweek (bijv. 40-urige ...) | working week (zie OALD) | workweek (zie OALD) |
| wilde staking | unofficial strike* | wildcat strike |
| winkelbediende, (winkelpersoneel) | shop assistant, (shop personnel) | sales clerk, store clerk, (sales personnel) |
| winkelcentrum | shopping precinct | (shopping) mall |
| winkelchef | shop manager | store manager |
| winkelfiliaal (zie: winkelketen) | multiple shop/store | chain store* |
| winkelier (note 4) | shopkeeper | storekeeper |
| winkelinrichting | (shop) fittings, fitments | (shop) fixtures |
| winkelketenbedrijf, filiaalbedrijf | multiple store | chain store |
| winkelwagentje (travel, note 41note 41) | (shopping) trolley (zie ook: BBI) | shopping cart |
| winst maken | make a profit* | turn a profit |
| yuppie | yup*, young urban professional | (also) YAP, Young Aspiring Professional |
| zelfbediening | (also:) self-selection | self-service*, self-serve* |
| zetel (statutaire ...) | seat, registered office | corporate domicile |
| zichtexemplaar (zie: kijk...) | ----------- | -------- |
| ziek melden (telefonisch) | ring in sick | call in sick |
| ziekteverlof (met ...) | off sick | out, out sick |
| zonder winstoogmerk, (onderneming ...) (zie ook: BBI) | non-profit* (making), (association, organisation) | non-profit*, not-for-profit, (corporation, organization) |
| zwarte markt | black economy (zie OALD) | underground economy (zie OALD) |
| zwartekaartjeshandelaar | ticket tout (zie ook: BBI) | scalper |
| zwarthandelen | tout | scalp |