De bestuurder
Example: De bestuurder van de bus is vriendelijk.
Definition
"De bestuurder" refers to the driver or operator of a vehicle, responsible for controlling and navigating it safely. For example, in the phrase "De bestuurder van de bus is vriendelijk," it means the bus driver is friendly.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de bestuurder" comes from the verb "besturen," meaning to steer or control. The suffix "-der" indicates a person who performs an action, so "bestuurder" literally means one who steers or drives. Did you know? This term is closely related to words in other Germanic languages that describe drivers or leaders.
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"De bestuurder" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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