Professioneel
Example: De professionele muzikant oefent elke dag voor het concert.
Definition
"Professioneel" describes someone or something exhibiting a high level of skill, competence, and expertise in a particular field, especially as a paid occupation. For example, a "professioneel" musician practices daily to perform expertly at concerts.
Etymology
The word "professioneel" comes from the Latin 'professio,' meaning a public declaration or occupation. It entered Dutch through French 'professionnel,' reflecting the idea of someone dedicated and skilled in a profession. Did you know? The root 'profess' originally meant to declare openly, which connects to the commitment implied by being "professioneel."
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"Professioneel" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (B2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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