De verpleegkundige
Example: De verpleegkundige helpt de patiënten in het ziekenhuis.
Definition
"De verpleegkundige" refers to a nurse who provides medical care and assistance to patients, often in hospitals or healthcare settings. This professional supports patient recovery, administers treatments, and ensures comfort and safety during their care.
Etymology
The term "de verpleegkundige" comes from the Dutch language, combining 'verplegen,' meaning to care for or nurse, with the suffix '-kundige,' denoting a person skilled in a particular field. Did you know? The root 'verplegen' is linked to the idea of nurturing and attending to someone's needs.
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"De verpleegkundige" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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