De werkgever
Example: De werkgever biedt goede kansen voor professionele ontwikkeling.
Definition
"De werkgever" refers to the person or organization that employs people, providing job opportunities and overseeing their work. For example, "De werkgever biedt goede kansen voor professionele ontwikkeling" means the employer offers good chances for professional growth.
Etymology
The Dutch term "de werkgever" combines "werk" meaning work and "gever" meaning giver, literally translating to 'work giver.' This reflects the role of an employer as someone who provides work to employees. Did you know this straightforward compound highlights the practical function of the employer?
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"De werkgever" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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