Emotions (vocabulary)

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Emotions
The four B's are the most important emotions in Dutch: Bang, Boos, Bedroefd and of course Blij.
Below is a list of more specific emotions, so that you can express your feelings well!
  • Bedroefd Sad
  • Verdrietig Sad
  • Teleurgesteld  Disappointed
  • Beschaamd  Shameful
  • Verveeld (ik ben verveeld, ik verveel me) Bored
  • Schuldig  Guilty 
  • Eenzaam Lonely
  • Depressief  Depressed
  • Minderwaardig  Inferior 
  • Boos  Angry
  • Kwaad Pissed off
  • Woest Furious
  • Vijandig  Hostile
  • Agressief Aggressive
  • Gekwetst  Hurt 
  • Jaloers  Jealous 
  • Gefrustreerd  Frustrated
  • Ontevreden Dissatisfied
  • Bang  Scared
  • Verward Confused
  • Afgewezen Rejected
  • Hulpeloos Helpless
  • Onzeker Insecure
  • Angstig  Scared
  • Verlegen  Shy
  • Verloren Lost
  • Gespannen Tense
  • Wanhopig Desperate
  • Blij Happy
  • Opgewonden Excited
  • Vrolijk cheerful
  • Energiek  Energetic
  • Gelukkig Happy (long term, deep feeling)
  • Hoopvol  Hopeful
  • Optimistisch  Optimistic
  • Verrast Surprised
  • Krachtig Powerful
  • Gemotiveerd motivated
  • Geïnspireerd inspired
  • Trots Proud
  • Gewaardeerd  Appreciated
  • Succesvol Succesful
  • Zelfverzekerd Confident 
  • Tevreden  Satisfied
  • Vertrouwend  trusting
  • Liefhebbend Loving 
  • Dankbaar  Thankful
  • Veilig Safe
  • Ontspannen Relaxed
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Gelukkig is usually used for a longer and more general state of happiness. If you say "ik ben gelukkig", you're usually saying you like your life, you are happy with your life. "Blij" is used for the more short term emotion. Hope this helps!
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Gelukkig is usually used for a longer and more general state of happiness. If you say "ik ben gelukkig", you're usually saying you like your life, you are happy with your life. "Blij" is used for the more short term emotion. Hope this helps!

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