English to Dutch

The translation of 'the' in Spanish depends on what word it is being used in front of - in technical grammar terms, it depends on what word it is functioning as the definite article of. Nouns in Spanish have assigned genders that determines which version of the definite article is used. For example:

the man = el hombre

the woman = la mujer

Both el and la mean 'the'. Also, the definite article must agree in number with the noun, meaning:

the men = los hombres

the women = las mujeres

Both los and las mean 'the,' but they are the plural forms for the pluralized nouns.

Knijver is the Dutch spelling of the English family name Niver.

I think it would be still Niver you know.

blue moon = blauwe maan

The saying "once in a blue moon"

As far as I know we don't have a saying in Dutch that really has the same meaning. Therefore the translation of the description:

"very rarely" = "heel zelden"

Little has several meanings in Dutch. It really depends on the sentence.

My little sister = Mijn kleine zusje

They have little success = Ze hebben weinigsucces

A little bit = Een klein beetje

And then there are words that translate entirely different.

For example 'little toe' is called ' kleine teen ' in Dutch, whereas 'little finger' is called 'pink'. I really suggest looking it up in a dictionary before using any of these translations.

The Great Anansi Book is an English equivalent of 'Het grote Anansi boek'. It was written by Dr. Johan Ferrier [May 12, 1910-January 4, 2010]. It was published by Aldus in Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands in 1986. The spider Anansi is a beloved trickster in West African and Caribben folklore.

Dr. Ferrier served as the last Governor of the Autonomous Region of Suriname from August 12, 1968 to the date of Suriname's independence, on November 25, 1975. He was the first President of the Republic of Suriname [President van de Republiek Suriname] from November 25, 1975 to August 13, 1980.

"Bee" is an English equivalent of "bij."

Bees (Apoidea superfamily) are found on every continent except Antarctica. Specifically, they may be seen anywhere there are insect-pollinated flowers. In fact, among the over 20,000 species of bees are the world's most efficient and effective pollinators. Just as popular is the honey that they make from mixing nectar with stomach enzymes.

'Leef en laat leven' is a Dutch equivalent of 'Live and let live'.

The saying is considered to summarize the tolerant culture of the Netherlands in general. It also is applied as a description of the Dutch capital city in particular. Specifically, Amsterdam is the country's largest city. Its tremendous economic and social achievements owe some of their success to the ability of more than 176 nationalities to get along and work together.

There no real equivalent in Dutch for "empowerment". Often the English word is simply used. Lately, "iemand

in zijn

kracht

zetten"

(putting someone into his (own) power) is more and more used, especially by politicians and empowerment gurus.