Zoeken
to smell
01
ruiken, afgeven
to release a particular scent
Linking Verb: to smell [adj]
Intransitive: to smell of sth
02
ruiken, waarnemen
to recognize or become aware of a particular scent
Transitive: to smell sth
03
stinken, een vieze geur verspreiden
to emit an unpleasant or offensive odor
Intransitive
Linking Verb: to smell [adj]
04
ruiken, verdachten
to intuitively detect or suspect something without concrete evidence
Transitive: to smell a situation
05
oproepen, suggereren
to suggest or evoke a particular quality or feeling
Intransitive: to smell of a quality or feeling
01
reukvermogen, zin voor geur
the ability of nose to recognize smells
02
geur, lucht
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
03
geur, lucht
the distinct quality sensed by the nose, defining the essence of one's surroundings
04
sfeer, omgeving
the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
05
geur, lucht
the act of perceiving the odor of something
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Voorbeeld
The air smelled of salt and seaweed as we walked along the beach.
Right now, the kitchen is smelling of herbs and spices as the chef prepares the meal.
Yesterday, the bakery smelled of warm, freshly baked bread.
Coffee beans always smell enticing when freshly ground.
The spoiled food in the refrigerator smelled disgustingly foul.
