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NL: Thematische Woordenschat: "Psychologie"

psychologie

Basiswoordenschat
Basis (A1-A2)

These are the essential words you need to start understanding psychology in Dutch and how people feel, think and behave. Learn simple words about emotions, talking, and asking for help. Perfect for beginners!

  • [psycholoog][de psycholoog (de psychologen)][de psycholoog = the psychologist]
  • [emotie][de emotie (de emoties)][de emotie = the emotion]
  • [gevoel][het gevoel (de gevoelens)][het gevoel = the feeling]
  • [gedrag][het gedrag][het gedrag = the behavior]
  • [denken][denken = to think]
  • [voelen][voelen = to feel]
  • [blij][blij = happy]
  • [boos][boos = angry]
  • [bang][bang = afraid]
  • [verdrietig][verdrietig = sad]
  • [praten][praten = to talk]
  • [luisteren][luisteren = to listen]
  • [probleem][het probleem (de problemen)][het probleem = the problem]
  • [angst][de angst (de angsten)][de angst = the fear]
  • [stress][de stress][de stress = the stress]
  • [rust][de rust][de rust = the peace/calm]
  • [hulp][de hulp][de hulp = the help/assistance]
  • [sessie][de sessie (de sessies)][de sessie = the session]
  • [mens][de mens (de mensen)][de mens = the person/ human being]
psychologie

Uitgebreide woordenschat
Intermediate (B1-B2)

Want to take your Dutch to the next level? This vocabulary will help you talk more clearly about mental health, therapy and personal struggles, including words like ‘burn-out’, ‘depression’, and ‘self-confidence’. 

  • [trauma][het trauma (de trauma’s)][het trauma = the trauma]
  • [depressie][de depressie (de depressies)][de depressie = the depression]
  • [angst][de angst (de angsten)][de angst = the anxiety/the fear]
  • [angststoornis][de angststoornis (de angststoornissen)][de angststoornis = the anxiety disorder]
  • [behandeling][de behandeling (de behandelingen)][de behandeling = the treatment]
  • [diagnose][de diagnose (de diagnoses)][de diagnose = the diagnosis]
  • [therapeut][de therapeut (de therapeuten)][de therapeut = the therapist]
  • [relatieprobleem][het relatieprobleem (de relatieproblemen)][het relatieprobleem = the relationship problem]
  • [burn-out][de burn-out (de burn-outs)][de burn-out = the burnout]
  • [gesprek][het gesprek (de gesprekken)][het gesprek = the conversation / session]
  • [emotionele steun][de emotionele steun (de emotionele steunen)][de emotionele steun = the emotional support]
  • [kwetsbaarheid][de kwetsbaarheid (de kwetsbaarheden)][de kwetsbaarheid = the vulnerability]
  • [onzekerheid][de onzekerheid (de onzekerheden)][de onzekerheid = the insecurity]
  • [zelfvertrouwen][het zelfvertrouwen][het zelfvertrouwen = the self-confidence]
  • [concentratieprobleem][het concentratieprobleem (de concentratieproblemen)][het concentratieprobleem = the concentration problem]
  • [slaapproblemen][het slaapprobleem (de slaapproblemen)][het slaapprobleem = the sleeping problem/issue]
  • [spanningen][de spanning (de spanningen)][de spanning = the tension]
  • [zelfbeeld][het zelfbeeld (de zelfbeelden)][het zelfbeeld = the self-image]
  • [therapeutisch][therapeutisch = therapeutic]
  • [observeren][observeren = to observe]
  • [verwerken][verwerken = to process (emotionally)]
  • [coaching][de coaching][de coaching = the coaching]
psychologie

Gevorderde Woordenschat
advanced (C1-C2)

Ready to challenge yourself with advanced psychological terms? These words are perfect for reading articles, following therapy conversations, or discussing complex topics like trauma, personality disorders, and psychoanalysis.

  • [stoornis][de stoornis][de stoornis = the disorder]
  • [psychische stoornis][de psychische stoornis (de psychische stoornissen)][the mental disorder]
  • [persoonlijkheidsstoornis][de persoonlijkheidsstoornis (de persoonlijkheidsstoornissen)][the personality disorder]
  • [cognitieve gedragstherapie][de cognitieve gedragstherapie (de cognitieve gedragstherapieën)][de cognitieve gedragstherapie = the cognitive behavioral therapy]
  • [neurose][de neurose (de neuroses)][de neurose = the neurosis]
  • [therapeutisch proces][het therapeutisch proces (de therapeutische processen)][het therapeutisch proces = the therapeutic process]
  • [verdringing][de verdringing (de verdringingen)][de verdringing = the repression]
  • [projectie][de projectie (de projecties)][de projectie = the projection]
  • [psychoanalyse][de psychoanalyse (de psychoanalyses)][de psychoanalyse = the psychoanalysis]
  • [klinische psychologie][klinische psychologie][clinical psychology]
  • [ontwikkelingsstoornis][de ontwikkelingsstoornis (de ontwikkelingsstoornissen)][de ontwikkelingsstoornis = the developmental disorder]
  • [gedragsstoornis][de gedragsstoornis (de gedragsstoornissen)][de gedragsstoornis = the behavioral disorder]
  • [interventie][de interventie (de interventies)][de interventie = the intervention]
  • [zelfreflectie][de zelfreflectie (de zelfreflecties)][de zelfreflectie = the self-reflection]
  • [mentale veerkracht][de mentale veerkracht][the mental resilience]
  • [exposuretherapie][de exposuretherapie][de exposuretherapie = exposure therapy]

Stay tuned! Soon, I’ll be publishing quizzes to help you practice your vocabulary, along with real-life examples showing how these words are used every day!

Related thematic vocabulary lists:

– Emotions (stay tuned!)

– Behaviour, personality (introvert, extravert, perfectionistisch, druk, agressief, afwezig etc…) (stay tuned!)

– Different kinds of therapy: kunsttherapie, EMDR, etc etc. (stay tuned!)

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