Professioneel
Example: Hij werkt professioneel en helpt veel mensen.
Definition
"Professioneel" describes acting in a manner that is skilled, competent, and appropriate to a particular profession, showing expertise and seriousness. For example, someone who works professionally demonstrates high standards and reliability in their field.
Etymology
The word "professioneel" comes from the Dutch adaptation of the Latin word 'professio,' meaning a public declaration or occupation. It evolved to describe qualities related to a profession. Did you know? The Latin root also gave rise to the English word 'professional,' emphasizing expertise and commitment.
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"Professioneel" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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