De zeeman
Example: De zeeman vertelde verhalen over zijn reizen over zee.
Definition
"De zeeman" refers to a sailor, a person who works or travels on ships, especially on the sea. This term often describes someone experienced in navigation, seamanship, and maritime life, as in the phrase 'De zeeman vertelde verhalen over zijn reizen over zee,' meaning the sailor shared stories about his sea journeys.
Etymology
The term "de zeeman" originates from Dutch, where 'zee' means 'sea' and 'man' means 'man.' Essentially, it translates to 'sea man.' Did you know that this straightforward compound reflects the long maritime tradition of Dutch sailors who were crucial during the age of exploration and trade?
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"De zeeman" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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