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Dialoog
A
Can I borrow your non-stick pan for something I am cooking?
ken aj barou jer non-stik pen fer samsing aj um koeking? Kan ik je pan met antiaanbaklaag lenen voor iets dat ik aan het koken ben?
B
You can, but please do not use metal utensils on it.
joe ken, bat pliez doe not joez metəl joetensəlz on it. Dat kan, maar gebruik er alsjeblieft geen metalen keukengerei in.
A
I will use a wooden spoon so I do not scratch the surface.
aj wil joez uh woedən spoen sou aj doe not skretsj dhu surfəs. Ik zal een houten lepel gebruiken, zodat ik het oppervlak niet bekrast.
B
Keep the heat at medium too, because high heat can damage the coating.
kiep dhu hiet at miediem toe, bikoz hai hiet ken demidj dhu kouting. Houd het vuur ook op middelhoog, want hoog vuur kan de antiaanbaklaag beschadigen.
A
I would rather ask now than guess and ruin it.
aj woed radher ask nau dhen gess en roein it. Ik vraag het liever nu dan dat ik gok en de pan verpest.
B
That helps. It should last longer if it is handled carefully.
dhet helps. it sjoed last longər if it iz hendəld keerfəli. Dat helpt. Hij gaat langer mee als je er voorzichtig mee omgaat.
A
Should I wash it by hand instead of putting it in the dishwasher?
sjoed aj wasj it bai hend insted uhv poeting it in dhu disjwasjər? Moet ik hem met de hand afwassen in plaats van hem in de vaatwasser te doen?
B
Wash it gently by hand and dry it before you bring it back.
wasj it djentli bai hend en drai it bifor joe bring it bek. Was hem voorzichtig met de hand en droog hem af voordat je hem terugbrengt.
A
I will return it clean after I finish cooking.
aj wil ritern it klien after aj finisj koeking. Ik breng hem schoon terug nadat ik klaar ben met koken.
B
Let me know how the dish turns out.
let mi nou hau dhu disj ternz aut. Laat me weten hoe het gerecht uitpakt.Woord voor woord
Can
In “Can I borrow your non-stick pan for something I am cooking?”, “Can” asks for permission. The pattern “Can I ...?” is a common way to ask whether you may do something, for example “Can I open the window?” in a new example. You use it when making a polite request to another person.
I
“I” refers to the person speaking. In “Can I borrow your non-stick pan for something I am cooking?”, it is the subject of the question, and in “I will use a wooden spoon so I do not scratch the surface.” it refers to the same speaker. Use “I” before an action you are describing or asking about.
borrow
In “Can I borrow your non-stick pan for something I am cooking?”, “borrow” means using something temporarily with the intention of returning it. The reusable pattern is “Can I borrow your ...?”, with the item after “borrow”. You use it when asking to use another person’s possession for a while.
your
“Your” shows that the pan belongs to the person being addressed in “your non-stick pan”. It comes directly before the thing connected with that person. Use “your” when referring to something belonging to the person or people you are speaking to.
non-stick
In “your non-stick pan”, “non-stick” describes a pan with a surface designed to prevent food from sticking. It comes before the noun “pan” to describe the type of pan. Use this pattern before a cooking utensil or surface when its non-stick property is relevant.
pan
“Pan” is the cooking utensil being borrowed in “your non-stick pan”. The dialogue later refers back to it with “it” and “the pan”. You use “pan” when talking about this type of cooking container, especially with verbs such as “use”, “wash”, or “return” in new examples.
for
In “for something I am cooking”, “for” introduces the purpose of borrowing the pan. It connects the pan with the intended activity or use. A reusable pattern is “use something for ...”, such as “use this bowl for the salad” in a new example.
something
In “for something I am cooking”, “something” refers to an unspecified thing, here food that the speaker is preparing. It is followed by the clause “I am cooking”, which gives more information about that thing. Use “something” when the exact thing is unknown, unimportant, or not yet named.
am
In “I am cooking”, “am” is the form of “be” used with “I” in this ongoing activity. Together with “cooking”, it describes what the speaker is doing at that time. A reusable pattern is “I am ...ing” for an activity in progress, such as “I am waiting” in a new example.
cooking
In “something I am cooking”, “cooking” describes preparing food with heat. With “am”, the form “am cooking” presents the activity as ongoing. You use this form when explaining what food or meal you are currently preparing.
You
“You” refers to the person being addressed in “You can, but please do not use metal utensils on it.” It is the person who may borrow the pan and must follow the care instruction. Use “you” when speaking directly to one or more people.
but
In “You can, but please do not use metal utensils on it”, “but” introduces a restriction after permission has been given. It connects two parts with a contrast between being allowed to borrow the pan and being told how not to use it. Use “but” to add an exception, limitation, or contrasting point.
please
In “please do not use metal utensils on it”, “please” makes the instruction more polite. It commonly appears in a request or instruction, often before the main verb. You use it when asking someone to do or not do something courteously.
do
In “please do not use metal utensils on it”, “do” helps form the negative instruction. The reusable pattern is “do not + verb”, as in “Do not touch that” in a new example. You use this structure to tell someone not to perform an action.
not
In “do not use metal utensils on it”, “not” marks the action as negative. It works with “do” and the verb “use” to give the instruction not to use those utensils. Use “not” when you need to negate an action or statement.
use
In “do not use metal utensils on it”, “use” means employ the utensils while cooking with the pan. After “do not”, it stays in the form “use”; the pattern is “do not use + object”. You use this verb when describing whether an item should be employed for a particular purpose.
metal
In “metal utensils”, “metal” describes what the utensils are made of. It comes before “utensils” and identifies the type of tools that should not be used on the pan. Use “metal + noun” when the material is important, for example “metal spoon” in a new example.
utensils
“Utensils” means cooking tools in “metal utensils”. The plural form refers to the tools as a group rather than to one particular tool. You use it when giving general instructions about kitchen equipment.
on
In “use metal utensils on it”, “on” shows contact with the pan or its surface. The pattern is “use something on a surface”, such as “write on the board” in a new example. Here it identifies where the utensils must not be used.
it
In “use metal utensils on it”, “it” refers back to the pan. It avoids repeating “the pan” after that object has already been introduced. Use “it” to refer to a previously mentioned singular thing.
will
In “I will use a wooden spoon so I do not scratch the surface”, “will” presents the speaker’s intended future action. The pattern “I will + verb” is used for a decision or intention about what happens next. You use it here to reassure the other person about how the pan will be used.
a
In “a wooden spoon”, “a” introduces one non-specific spoon. It appears before the adjective “wooden” and the noun “spoon”. Use “a” when mentioning one item without identifying it as a particular known item.
wooden
In “a wooden spoon”, “wooden” describes a spoon made of wood. It comes before “spoon” and explains why this utensil is suitable for the pan. Use “wooden + noun” when the material of an object matters.
spoon
“Spoon” is the cooking utensil the speaker plans to use in “a wooden spoon”. The adjective “wooden” specifies its material. You use “spoon” for this kind of utensil, for example when describing what you stir food with in a new example.
so
In “so I do not scratch the surface”, “so” introduces the purpose of using a wooden spoon. The following clause explains what the speaker wants to prevent. A reusable pattern is “do X so ...”, when the second part gives the intended result or purpose.
scratch
In “so I do not scratch the surface”, “scratch” means damage the surface by scraping it. It follows “do not” in the reusable pattern “do not scratch + object”. You use it when warning that something sharp or rough may leave marks.
the
In “the surface”, “the” identifies the particular surface of the pan. The surface is understood from the context, so the speaker does not need to name it again. Use “the” before a specific thing that the listener can identify.
surface
“Surface” means the outside or upper layer of the pan in “scratch the surface”. Here it refers especially to the layer that could be damaged by a utensil. You use “surface” when discussing contact with or damage to the outside layer of an object.
Keep
In “Keep the heat at medium too”, “Keep” instructs someone to maintain the heat at a particular level. The pattern is “keep + object + at + level”, with “the heat” and “medium” in this dialogue. You use it when telling someone to leave a setting or condition unchanged.
heat
In “Keep the heat at medium too”, “heat” means the level of cooking temperature or energy. It is the thing that should remain at the level “medium”. Use “the heat” when giving cooking instructions about the temperature of a pan or stove.
at
In “Keep the heat at medium”, “at” connects the heat with the chosen level “medium”. The reusable pattern is “keep something at + level”, such as “keep the light at low” in a new example. Here it specifies the setting to maintain.
medium
In “Keep the heat at medium too”, “medium” names the moderate heat level to maintain. It completes the pattern “keep the heat at medium”. You use it when giving a cooking instruction about a middle rather than high or low setting.
too
In “Keep the heat at medium too”, “too” means “also” and adds this instruction to the earlier instruction about avoiding metal utensils. It usually comes at the end of the clause in this kind of sentence. You use it when adding another relevant point.
because
In “because high heat can damage the coating”, “because” introduces the reason for keeping the heat at medium. It connects an instruction with an explanation. Use “because + clause” when explaining why something should or should not be done.
high
In “high heat can damage the coating”, “high” describes a strong or elevated heat level. It comes before “heat” and contrasts with the “medium” level mentioned earlier. Use “high + noun” when the noun has an elevated level or intensity.
damage
In “high heat can damage the coating”, “damage” means harm the coating. After “can”, it appears in the form “damage”; the pattern is “can damage + object”. You use it when explaining that an action or condition may harm something.
coating
“Coating” is the layer covering the pan’s surface in “damage the coating”. It is the part that high heat may harm. You use “coating” when discussing a protective or functional layer on an object.
would
In “I would rather ask now than guess and ruin it”, “would” is part of the expression “would rather ... than ...”, which presents a preference. The speaker prefers asking to guessing and possibly ruining the pan. Use this pattern when comparing two possible actions and stating which one you prefer.
rather
In “I would rather ask now than guess and ruin it”, “rather” contributes to the preference expressed by “would rather”. The structure is “would rather + verb + than + alternative”, with both actions stated in this dialogue. You use it to say which of two actions you prefer.
ask
In “I would rather ask now”, “ask” means request information or advice. Here the speaker asks about the correct care for the pan instead of guessing. A reusable pattern is “ask someone about something” in a new example.
now
In “ask now”, “now” means at the present time. It emphasizes that the speaker wants the information before using the pan. You use “now” when contrasting the current moment with a later time.
than
In “would rather ask now than guess and ruin it”, “than” introduces the alternative being compared with the preferred action. It connects “ask now” with “guess and ruin it” in the pattern “would rather ... than ...”. Use it when stating a preference between two possibilities.
guess
In “than guess and ruin it”, “guess” means decide or estimate without knowing the correct answer. The speaker would rather ask than rely on an uncertain guess about caring for the pan. You use it when someone lacks information and may try to decide without checking.
and
In “guess and ruin it”, “and” connects two actions in sequence or combination. It links guessing with the possible result of ruining the pan. Use “and” to connect related words, actions, or clauses.
ruin
In “guess and ruin it”, “ruin” means damage the pan so badly that it is no longer suitable for its intended use. It is connected to “guess” as a possible consequence of not asking. You use it for serious damage to an object, dish, plan, or situation.
That
In “That helps”, “That” refers to the action or situation just mentioned, namely asking first instead of guessing. It points back to something already said rather than naming it again. Use “That” this way when reacting to a previous action, statement, or idea.
helps
In “That helps”, “helps” means makes the situation easier or better. The subject is “That”, so the form ends in “-s” here. You use it when acknowledging that information, support, or an action is useful.
should
In “It should last longer if it is handled carefully”, “should” expresses an expected result under the stated condition. It presents careful handling as likely to help the pan last longer. Use “should + verb” when describing what is expected or advisable.
last
In “It should last longer”, “last” means continue to be usable. It follows “should” in the pattern “should last + time expression”. You use it when talking about how long an object, product, or situation continues.
longer
In “last longer”, “longer” means for more time than otherwise expected or than in another situation. It modifies “last” and describes the expected benefit of careful handling. Use it when comparing duration.
if
In “if it is handled carefully”, “if” introduces the condition for the expected result. The pan should last longer under that condition. Use “if + clause” when saying what must or may happen for another result to follow.
is
In “if it is handled carefully”, “is” is the form of “be” used with “it” to describe the pan in that condition. Together with “handled”, it presents the pan as receiving careful treatment. Use “it is ...” when describing the state or treatment of a previously mentioned object.
handled
In “if it is handled carefully”, “handled” means treated or used in a particular way. Together with “is”, it describes careful treatment of the pan rather than naming the person doing it. You use “handled carefully” when an object needs gentle treatment.
carefully
In “handled carefully”, “carefully” describes doing something with care and caution. It explains how the pan should be handled. Use it with an action when you want to emphasize avoiding roughness, mistakes, or damage.
wash
In “Should I wash it by hand ...?” and “Wash it gently by hand”, “wash” means clean the pan with water. In the question it asks about the recommended method, and at the start of the instruction it tells the listener what to do. Use “wash + object” for cleaning an item.
by
In “wash it by hand”, “by” introduces the method used to wash the pan. The complete pattern is “by hand”, meaning without using a machine. You use “by” in similar method expressions such as “travel by train” in a new example.
hand
In “by hand”, “hand” is part of the expression that means using one’s hands rather than a machine. Here it contrasts with putting the pan in the dishwasher. Use “by hand” when an item should be handled and cleaned manually.
instead
In “instead of putting it in the dishwasher”, “instead” means in place of another option. The full expression “instead of” introduces the alternative to washing the pan by hand. You use it when replacing one action or choice with another.
of
In “instead of putting it in the dishwasher”, “of” completes the expression “instead of”. What follows, “putting it in the dishwasher”, is the alternative action being rejected or compared. Use “instead of + -ing” when contrasting one activity with another.
putting
In “instead of putting it in the dishwasher”, “putting” describes placing the pan in the dishwasher. It follows “instead of” in the pattern “instead of + -ing”. You use this form when naming an activity that is an alternative to another action.
in
In “putting it in the dishwasher”, “in” shows that the pan is placed inside the dishwasher. The pattern is “put something in + container or place”. Use it when describing movement into an enclosed place.
dishwasher
“Dishwasher” is the machine mentioned as an alternative to washing the pan by hand. In “putting it in the dishwasher”, it identifies where the pan would be placed. You use this word when talking about a machine for washing dishes and kitchen items.
gently
In “Wash it gently by hand”, “gently” means with little force or roughness. It tells the listener how to wash the pan so that it is not treated harshly. Use it with a cleaning or handling verb when an object needs careful treatment.
dry
In “dry it before you bring it back”, “dry” means remove moisture from the pan. It is the next action after washing and comes before returning the pan. Use “dry + object” when telling someone to remove water or other moisture.
before
In “before you bring it back”, “before” introduces an action that must happen earlier than bringing the pan back. The pattern is “before + clause”, followed here by “you bring it back”. Use it to order two actions in time.
bring
In “before you bring it back”, “bring” means carry the pan to the person or place it is being returned to. The object is represented by “it”, and “back” shows the return direction. Use “bring something back” when returning an item to its previous person or place.
back
In “bring it back”, “back” adds the meaning of returning to the original person or place. It is part of the reusable expression “bring something back”. You use it when an item is taken or carried to where it came from.
return
In “I will return it clean after I finish cooking”, “return” means give the pan back to its owner. The pattern is “return it + description”, with “clean” describing the condition on return. You use it when formally or clearly talking about giving an item back.
clean
In “I will return it clean”, “clean” describes the condition in which the pan will be returned. It means free from dirt or leftover food. You use “return something clean” when promising that an item will be cleaned before it is given back.
after
In “after I finish cooking”, “after” introduces the later point in time when the pan will be returned. The cooking must finish first. Use “after + clause” to show that one action happens later than another.
finish
In “after I finish cooking”, “finish” means complete the cooking activity. It is followed by “cooking”, which names the activity being completed. Use the pattern “finish + -ing” when saying that an activity has ended.
Let
In “Let me know how the dish turns out”, “Let” begins a request for the other person to provide information. The pattern “Let me know ...” is a common way to ask someone to tell you something later. You use it when inviting an update or response.
me
In “Let me know”, “me” refers to the speaker as the person who should receive the information. It comes after “Let” in the fixed request pattern “Let me know”. Use “me” when the speaker is affected by or receives an action.
know
In “Let me know how the dish turns out”, “know” means receive or have the information about the result. It completes the request pattern “Let me know ...”. You use it when asking someone to tell you an answer, update, or result.
how
In “how the dish turns out”, “how” introduces a question about the result or way something develops. The complete clause asks about the eventual result of the dish. Use “how + clause” when asking what result or condition something has.
dish
“Dish” means the prepared food mentioned in “how the dish turns out”. It refers to the food being cooked in the borrowed pan. You use it for a particular prepared item that is part of a meal.
turns
In “how the dish turns out”, “turns” means develops or ends in a particular way. The form “turns” is used with the singular subject “the dish”. The reusable pattern is “see how something turns out” when waiting to discover its result.
out
In “turns out”, “out” is part of the expression meaning the final result or way something develops. The complete expression is “how the dish turns out”; “out” should not be interpreted separately from “turns”. You use “turn out” when asking or saying what result an activity or situation produces.
Grammatica
would rather + verb
I would rather cook by hand.
aj woed radher koek bai hend.Ik zou liever met de hand koken.
Na would rather gebruik je het werkwoord zonder to: would rather cook, niet would rather to cook.
be + past participle (passive)
The pan is handled carefully.
dhu pen iz hendəld keerfəli.De pan wordt voorzichtig behandeld.
De lijdende vorm benadrukt wat er met de pan gebeurt, niet wie hem behandelt.
Engels woordenschat
borrow
werkwoord
barou
lenen
cooking
werkwoord
koeking
koken
heat
zelfstandig naamwoord
hiet
hitte / vuur
medium
bijvoeglijk naamwoord
miediem
middelhoog
metal
bijvoeglijk naamwoord
metəl
metalen
non-stick
bijvoeglijk naamwoord
non-stik
met antiaanbaklaag
pan
zelfstandig naamwoord
pen
pan
scratch
werkwoord
skretsj
krassen
spoon
zelfstandig naamwoord
spoen
lepel
surface
zelfstandig naamwoord
surfəs
oppervlak
utensils
zelfstandig naamwoord
joetensəlz
keukengerei
wooden
bijvoeglijk naamwoord
woedən
houten
Quiz
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koken
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cookinglepel
Antwoord tonen
spoonhouten
Antwoord tonen
woodenlenen