De vakman
Example: De vakman restaureerde zorgvuldig het oude historische gebouw.
Definition
"De vakman" refers to a skilled craftsman or artisan who possesses expertise in a specific trade or craft, often involved in detailed and careful work such as restoring historical buildings or creating high-quality handmade items.
Etymology
The term "de vakman" comes from Dutch, where "vak" means a trade or profession and "man" means man. Together, it literally means 'the man of the trade.' Did you know that historically, the word emphasized mastery and specialized skill within a particular craft or profession?
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"De vakman" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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