B1 podcast the army

What does 'de krijgsmacht' refer to?

The armed forces.

What is the meaning of 'beschermen'?

To protect.

What does the phrase 'iets zien zitten' mean?

To be interested in something.

What is 'het vaderland'?

The homeland.

What does 'de dienstplicht' refer to?

Mandatory military service.

What is 'de oproep'?

The call-up for military service.

What does 'de keuringsuitslag' mean?

The results of the medical examination.

What does 'inhouden' mean?

To contain or hold back.

What does 'op de loer liggen' mean?

To be lurking or lying in wait.

What is meant by 'de noodzaak'?

The necessity.

What does 'opschorten' mean?

To suspend.

What are 'de strijdkrachten'?

The armed forces.

What does 'onderhoud' refer to?

Maintenance.

What does 'tekort' mean?

A shortage.

What is 'de bondgenoot'?

The ally.

What does 'terugtrekken' mean?

To withdraw.

What does 'op eigen benen staan' mean?

To stand on one's own feet.

What does 'overwegen' mean?

To consider.

What is 'paraatheid'?

Readiness.

What does 'overtuigen' mean?

To convince.

What does 'de achtergrond' refer to?

The background.

What does 'opleveren' mean?

To yield or produce.

What does 'bewijzen' mean?

To prove.

What does 'vrijwillig' mean?

Voluntary.

What does 'in iemand naar boven komen' mean?

To come up in someone's mind.