Engels : Nederlands
If someone is successful, it's because they have [achieve]d their own goals. = bereiken
Society in the East is [basically] more conservative. = in wezen
[Capitalism] is an economic system controlled by individuals and private companies. = kapitalisme
A person with a [disability] cannot use a part of their body or brain properly. = handicap
Don't be [discourage]d by failure – learn from your mistakes. = ontmoedigen
Capitalism is an [economic] system controlled by individuals and private companies. = economisch
Happiness and peace of mind are [essentially] the same thing. = in essentie
Friendship and family are important [factor]s for happiness. = factor
[Friendship] and family are important factors for happiness. = [Vriendschap]
[Generous] people are happy to give their money or time to help people. = gul
In the age of [globalisation], the world has become like a large village. = globalisering
[Happiness] is essentially peace of mind. = geluk
People often measure success [in terms of] how much money they have. = in termen van / vanuit het oogpunt van
We should care about our environment and try to live [in tune with] nature. = in harmonie met
The assistant told me lime green was the [latest] colour. = nieuwste
In any sport there can only be one winner, but there are lots of [loser]s. = verliezer
Education gives you the opportunity to [make the most of] your life. = het beste maken van
Happiness is not about [material] goods – whether you have the best car, mobile phone etc. = materieel
It's hard not to be [materialistic] when there is so much pressure to buy things. = materialistisch
People often [measure] success in terms of how much money they have. = meten
We should care about our environment and try to live in harmony with [nature]. = natuur
Family, friendship and community [network]s are important in our society. = netwerk / contacten
[Obviously], you are likely to want to drink more when the weather is hot. = uiteraard
Education gives you the [opportunity] to make the most of your life. = gelegenheid / kans
If you [overcome] a problem, you succeed in dealing with it. = te boven komen
I enjoy sports, as a [participant] and as a spectator. = deelnemer
Happiness is essentially [peace of mind] – not having to worry about anything. = gemoedsrust
People [place] a high value on material possessions like cars and mobile phones. = toekennen aan
The key to success is to think [positively] and keep trying. = positief
It's hard not to be materialistic when there is so much [pressure] to buy things. = druk
Being rich and famous isn't my [priority] – there are more important things. = eerste doel / prioriteit
Family, friendship and community networks are important in our [society]. = samenleving
I enjoy sports, as a participant and as a [spectator]. = toeschouwer
Different teenagers have different [view]s on happiness and success. = visie / mening
[Wealth] – the amount of money and possessions you have – is not a measure of happiness. = rijkdom