De ingenieur
Example: De ingenieur ontwierp een nieuw brugontwerp voor de stad.
Definition
"De ingenieur" refers to an engineer, a professional skilled in designing, building, and maintaining structures, machines, or systems. For example, "De ingenieur ontwierp een nieuw brugontwerp voor de stad" means the engineer designed a new bridge plan for the city.
Etymology
The term "de ingenieur" comes from the Latin word 'ingeniator,' meaning one who devises or contrives. It entered Dutch through French 'ingénieur,' reflecting the profession's roots in inventive and technical skills. Did you know? The word shares origins with 'engine,' highlighting the engineer's role in creating complex machinery.
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"De ingenieur" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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