De leider
Example: De leider van het team gaf ons goede adviezen.
Definition
"De leider" refers to the person who guides or directs a group, organization, or team, often taking responsibility for decision-making and providing guidance. For example, in the phrase 'De leider van het team gaf ons goede adviezen,' it means the leader of the team who gave good advice.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de leider" comes from the verb 'leiden,' which means 'to lead.' It traces back to the Middle Dutch 'leiden' and further to the Old High German 'leitan,' meaning 'to go, to travel, to lead.' Did you know? The concept of a leader as someone who guides has been central in many languages and cultures throughout history.
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"De leider" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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