Introduction
Technology (de technologie
) and media (de media
) are integral parts of modern life. This chapter covers essential B1 vocabulary related to computers, the internet, communication devices, and different forms of media.
Computers and Internet (Computers en Internet)
de computer
(computers): computer(s)de laptop
(laptops): laptop(s)de tablet
(tablets): tablet(s)het scherm
: screen, monitorhet toetsenbord
: keyboardde muis
: mousede printer
: printerprinten
/afdrukken
: to printhet internet
: the internetonline
/offline
: online / offlineverbinding maken met
: to connect tode verbinding
: connectiondraadloos
/het wifi
(de wifi
is also common): wireless / Wi-Fide website
(websites): website(s)de link
(links): link(s)klikken (op)
: to click (on)downloaden
: to downloaduploaden
: to uploadzoeken (op internet)
: to search (on the internet)de zoekmachine
: search engine (e.g., Google)de e-mail
(e-mails): email(s)mailen
/e-mailen
: to emaileen e-mail sturen/verzenden
: to send an emaileen e-mail ontvangen
: to receive an emailhet e-mailadres
: email addresshet bestand
(bestanden): file(s)opslaan
: to save (a file)openen
: to open (a file)sluiten
: to close (a file/program)de software
: softwarede hardware
: hardwarehet wachtwoord
: passwordinloggen
/uitloggen
: to log in / to log outde gebruiker
: userde gebruikersnaam
: username
Example Sentences:
Ik gebruik mijn laptop elke dag voor mijn werk.
(I use my laptop every day for my work.)Kun je mij de link naar die website sturen?
(Can you send me the link to that website?)Heb je een goede internetverbinding?
(Do you have a good internet connection?)Vergeet niet om je bestanden op te slaan.
(Don't forget to save your files.)Je moet inloggen met je gebruikersnaam en wachtwoord.
(You need to log in with your username and password.)
Communication Devices (Communicatiemiddelen)
de telefoon
(telefoons): telephone(s)de mobiele telefoon
/de mobiel
/de gsm
(BE): mobile phone / cell phonede smartphone
(smartphones): smartphone(s)bellen
/opbellen
: to call (on the phone)een bericht sturen
: to send a messagehet bericht
/het sms'je
: message / text message (SMS)de app
/de applicatie
: app / applicationsociale media
(plural): social media (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X)posten
: to post (on social media)chatten
: to chat (online)
Example Sentences:
Mijn mobiel is bijna leeg.
(My mobile phone battery is almost empty.)Ik bel je later terug.
(I will call you back later.)Stuur me een berichtje als je aankomt.
(Send me a message when you arrive.)Welke apps gebruik jij het meest?
(Which apps do you use the most?)Zij is erg actief op sociale media.
(She is very active on social media.)
Media (Media)
de media
(plural): mediahet nieuws
: the newsde krant
(kranten): newspaper(s)het artikel
: articlehet tijdschrift
(tijdschriften): magazine(s)de televisie (tv)
: television (TV)het programma
: program(me)de serie
: seriesde film
: film, moviede afstandsbediening
: remote controlde radio
: radiode reclame
: advertisement, commercialde journalist
/de journaliste
: journalist (m/f)de fotograaf
/de fotografe
: photographer (m/f)de camera
: camera
Example Sentences:
Ik lees elke ochtend de krant online.
(I read the newspaper online every morning.)Wat is er vanavond op televisie?
(What's on television tonight?)Luister je vaak naar de radio in de auto?
(Do you often listen to the radio in the car?)Er is te veel reclame tussen de programma's.
(There are too many commercials between the programs.)Het nieuws van acht uur begint zo.
(The eight o'clock news is starting soon.)
This chapter provides essential B1 vocabulary for talking about computers, the internet, communication devices, and various forms of media. As technology and media evolve rapidly, new terms appear frequently, but this list covers the fundamental concepts needed for everyday conversations and understanding.