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bevalling, geboorte
the process of contractions and cervical dilation that leads to childbirth
Voorbeelden
Labor involves the uterus contracting to deliver the baby.
Bevalling omvat het samentrekken van de baarmoeder om de baby te baren.
The expectant mother felt the onset of labor with rhythmic contractions.
De aanstaande moeder voelde het begin van de bevalling met ritmische contracties.
02
arbeid, werk
work, particularly difficult physical work
Voorbeelden
The construction workers performed hours of hard labor under the scorching sun.
De bouwvakkers verrichtten urenlang zwaar werk onder de brandende zon.
The farm relied on seasonal labor to harvest the crops efficiently.
De boerderij vertrouwde op seizoensgebonden arbeid om de gewassen efficiënt te oogsten.
03
a group of moles considered as a unit or colony
Voorbeelden
A labor of moles dug tunnels across the garden.
The farmer noticed a labor near the edge of the field.
04
the social class of people who perform manual work or work for wages
Voorbeelden
Labor demands shorter hours and safer workplaces.
The factory employed hundreds of labor.
05
any work, effort, or task carried out or attempted
Voorbeelden
She was praised for her labor in organizing the event.
The project required considerable labor to complete.
06
the federal department in the United States responsible for promoting and regulating working conditions and protecting wage earners
Voorbeelden
Labor issued new guidelines for fair employment practices.
The Department of Labor oversees workplace safety standards.
07
a political party in Great Britain, founded in 1900, advocating for workers' rights and social reforms, historically including the socialization of key industries
Voorbeelden
The Labour Party won the election with a focus on social welfare.
Labour policies emphasize healthcare, education, and worker protections.
08
organized efforts by workers, especially through unions, to improve conditions, wages, or rights
Voorbeelden
Labor organized a strike to demand higher pay.
He dedicated his life to labor advocacy.
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hard werken, zwoegen
to put in a lot of effort to achieve a particular outcome or goal
Intransitive
Voorbeelden
Despite feeling tired, he continued to labor in the garden until all the weeds were gone.
Ondanks dat hij moe was, bleef hij in de tuin werken tot alle onkruid weg was.
The students labored over their homework, determined to finish it before bedtime.
De leerlingen werkten hard aan hun huiswerk, vastbesloten om het af te maken voor het slapengaan.
02
baren, in bevalling zijn
to be in the process of giving birth
Intransitive
Voorbeelden
She began to labor early in the morning.
Ze begon 's ochtends vroeg te bevallen.
She labored for hours before the baby was born.
Ze arbeidde uren voordat de baby werd geboren.
Lexicale Boom
laborious
labor
