De piloot
Example: De piloot vliegt het vliegtuig naar de stad.
Definition
"De piloot" refers to the person who operates and controls an aircraft during flight. In the example phrase, "De piloot" flies the airplane to the city, indicating their role as the individual responsible for navigating and managing the aircraft.
Etymology
The word "de piloot" comes from the Dutch language, derived from the French word "pilote," which in turn originates from the Italian "pilota." The term historically refers to someone who guides or steers a ship or aircraft. Did you know? The root may trace back to the Greek word "pēdon," meaning rudder or steering oar, highlighting the pilot's role in navigation.
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"De piloot" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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