types:
ben,
korf,
mand
a container that is usually woven and has handles
pijpekop,
pijpenkop
a small round container that is open at the top for holding tobacco
doos,
kist
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
Sn,
blik,
blikje,
tin
airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc.
blik,
blikje
metal container for storing dry foods such as tea or flour
cassette
a container that holds a magnetic tape used for recording or playing sound or video
bak,
bakje,
beker,
bokaal,
cup,
drinknap,
kop,
kopje,
nap,
tas,
wedstrijdbeker
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
dobbelbeker
a small container (open at one end) in which dice are shaken by hand and from which they are thrown
plateau,
schaal,
tableau
a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
afgietsel,
vorm
container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
bloempot
a container in which plants are cultivated
lepel
a piece of cutlery with a shallow bowl-shaped container and a handle; used to stir or serve or take up food
dopmoer,
kous,
vingerhoed
a small metal cap to protect the finger while sewing; can be used as a small container
vaatje,
vat
an object used as a container (especially for liquids)
gieter
a container with a handle and a spout with a perforated nozzle; used to sprinkle water over plants
spuitbus
a dispenser that holds a substance under pressure and that can release it as a fine spray (usually by means of a propellant gas)
asbak
a receptacle for the ash from smokers' cigars or cigarettes
drukketel,
drukvat
a device for heating substances above their boiling point; used to manufacture chemicals or to sterilize surgical instruments
stembus
a box where voters deposit their ballots
hoededoos
a light cylindrical box for holding light articles of attire (especially hats)
bekken
a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids
zitzak
a small cloth bag filled with dried beans; thrown in games
bierglas
a relatively large glass for serving beer
fles
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
melkfles
a vessel fitted with a flexible teat and filled with milk or formula; used as a substitute for breast feeding infants and very young children
kom
a dish that is round and open at the top for serving foods
botervloot,
vloot
a small dish (often with a cover) for holding butter at the table
reukvat,
wierookvat
a container for burning incense (especially one that is swung on a chain in a religious ritual)
miskelk
a bowl-shaped drinking vessel; especially the Eucharistic cup
karn,
karnton
a vessel in which cream is agitated to separate butterfat from buttermilk
sigarettenkoker
a small flat case for holding cigarettes; can be carried in a purse or a pocket
visben
a wicker basket used by anglers to hold fish
smeltkroes
a vessel made of material that does not melt easily; used for high temperature chemical reactions
aktentas,
diplomatentas
case consisting of an oblong container (usually having a lock) for carrying dispatches or other valuables
drinkbeker
a disposable cup made of paper; for holding drinks
lenskap,
oogschelp
a small vessel with a rim curved to fit the orbit of the eye; use to apply medicated or cleansing solution to the eyeball
buikfles,
magnum,
schenkkan
a large metal or pottery vessel with a handle and spout; used to hold alcoholic beverages (usually wine)
jagerstas,
weitas
a canvas or leather bag for carrying game (especially birds) killed by a hunter
juskom,
sauskom
a dish (often boat-shaped) for serving gravy or sauce
mortelbak
an open box attached to a long pole handle; bricks or mortar are carried on the shoulder
bedkruik,
kruik,
warmwaterzak
a stoppered receptacle (usually made of rubber) that is to be filled with hot water and used for warming a bed or parts of the body
ijscompres,
ijskompres,
ijszak
a waterproof bag filled with ice: applied to the body (especially the head) to cool or reduce swelling
inhaler
a dispenser that produces a chemical vapor to be inhaled in order to relieve nasal congestion
likeurglaasje
a small glass for serving a small amount of liqueur (typically after dinner)
afvalbak,
asemmer,
papierbak,
papiermand,
prullenbak,
prullenmand,
scheurmand,
vuilemmer,
vuilnisbak,
vuilnisemmer,
vuilnisvat
bin (usually in or outside a public building) into which the public can put rubbish
medaillon
a small ornamental case; usually contains a picture or a lock of hair and is worn on a necklace
postzak
letter carrier's shoulder bag
monstrans
(Roman Catholic Church) a vessel (usually of gold or silver) in which the consecrated Host is exposed for adoration
boterham,
broodmaaltijd,
haverzak
a canvas bag that is used to feed an animal (such as a horse); covers the muzzle and fastens at the top of the head
kleurdoos,
verfdoos
a box containing a collection of cubes or tubes of artists' paint
zandbed
mold consisting of a bed of sand in which pig iron is cast
kan
an open vessel with a handle and a spout for pouring
speelgoedkist
a box for a child's toys and personal things (especially at a boarding school)
kromhals,
retort
a vessel where substances are distilled or decomposed by heat
deodorantroller
a dispenser of a liquid cosmetic (such as a deodorant) having a revolving ball as an applicator
sachet
a small soft bag containing perfumed powder; used to perfume items in a drawer or chest
buil,
meelbuil
a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases
zandzak
a bag filled with sand; used as a weapon or to build walls or as ballast
lekbak
a receptacle for catching waste products for further use
autoped,
step
child's two-wheeled vehicle operated by foot
bast
a bag serving as a container for liquids; it is made from the hide of an animal
slaapzak
large padded bag designed to be slept in outdoors; usually rolls up like a bedroll
snuifdoos
a small ornamental box for carrying snuff in your pocket
kuip,
verfkuip
a large open vessel for holding or storing liquids
wagen
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
portefeuille
a pocket-size case for holding papers and paper money
boorput,
put
a cavity or vessel used to contain liquid
ben
a basket made of wickerwork
bloembak
a long narrow box for growing plants on a windowsill
wijnglas
a glass that has a stem and in which wine is served