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Dutch
Etymology
From instellen + -ing.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈɪnˌstɛ.lɪŋ/
- Hyphenation: in‧stel‧ling
Noun
instelling f (plural instellingen, diminutive instellinkje n)
- institution
- Synonym: instituut
De universiteit is een gerespecteerde instelling.- The university is a respected institution.
Hij werkt bij een overheidsinstelling.- He works at a government institution.
- attitude
- Synonym: houding
Haar positieve instelling heeft haar geholpen de moeilijkheden te overwinnen.- Her positive attitude helped her overcome the difficulties.
Een open instelling is belangrijk in internationale relaties.- An open attitude is important in international relations.
- configuration option
- Synonym: optie
In het menu vind je verschillende instellingen voor je camera.- In the menu, you will find various configuration options for your camera.
De helderheid is een belangrijke instelling op je telefoon.- Brightness is an important configuration option on your phone.
- adjustment
De instelling van de thermostaat beïnvloedt de temperatuur in de kamer.- The adjustment of the thermostat affects the temperature in the room.
Door een kleine instelling aan de motor te maken, presteerde de auto beter.- By making a small adjustment to the engine, the car performed better.
- setting, atmosphere
Het hotel had een zeer winterse instelling.- The hotel had a very wintery setting.
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