De bemanning
Example: De bemanning van het cruiseschip zorgde voor een veilige reis.
Definition
"De bemanning" refers to the crew or group of people responsible for operating and managing a ship or vessel. For example, "De bemanning van het cruiseschip zorgde voor een veilige reis" means the crew ensured a safe journey on the cruise ship.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de bemanning" comes from the verb 'bemannen,' which means to man or staff something. It combines 'be-' (a prefix indicating involvement) with 'man,' referring to a person, thus literally meaning 'to provide with men' or staff. Did you know this term originally emphasized the presence of people necessary to operate a ship?
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"De bemanning" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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