De bemanning
Example: De bemanning van het schip is erg vriendelijk.
Definition
"De bemanning" refers to the crew or group of people who operate and manage a ship or an aircraft, ensuring its proper functioning and safety during a voyage or flight. It includes all personnel responsible for navigation, maintenance, and operations.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de bemanning" comes from the verb 'bemannen,' meaning to man or staff a vessel. It combines 'be-', a prefix implying about or around, with 'man,' referring to a person. Did you know? The word reflects how crews were once thought of mainly as men staffing ships, though today crews are diverse.
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"De bemanning" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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