De werknemer
Example: De werknemer ontvangt zijn salaris aan het einde van de maand.
Definition
"De werknemer" refers to an individual who is employed by an organization or employer to perform specific tasks or duties in exchange for compensation, such as a salary or wages. This person works under an employment contract and contributes to the functioning of a company or institution.
Etymology
The term "de werknemer" comes from Dutch, where "werknemer" combines "werk" meaning work and "nemer" meaning taker or receiver. Essentially, it means 'work taker,' highlighting the role of someone who takes on work or employment. Did you know? The word emphasizes the active acceptance of work, distinguishing the employee from the employer.
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"De werknemer" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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