De expert
Example: De expert gaf ons waardevolle tips voor het project.
Definition
"De expert" refers to a person who has extensive knowledge or skill in a particular area, often recognized as a reliable source of advice or information. For example, in the phrase 'De expert gaf ons waardevolle tips voor het project,' the expert provides valuable tips for the project.
Etymology
The Dutch term "de expert" comes from the Latin word 'expertus,' meaning 'experienced' or 'skilled.' It entered many European languages through French, emphasizing someone who has practical knowledge gained through experience. Did you know? The root 'exper-' also gives us words like 'experience' and 'experiment.'
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"De expert" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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