instelling

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Dutch

Etymology

From instellen +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɪnˌstɛ.lɪŋ/
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  • Hyphenation: in‧stel‧ling

Noun

instelling f (plural instellingen, diminutive instellinkje n)

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. setting, atmosphere
    Het hotel had een zeer winterse instelling.
    The hotel had a very wintery setting.

Descendants

  • Negerhollands: instelling