De onderaannemer
Example: De onderaannemer zorgt voor het timmerwerk op de bouwplaats.
Definition
"De onderaannemer" refers to a subcontractor who is hired by the main contractor to perform specific tasks or services, such as carpentry, on a construction site. This person or company operates under the main contractor's supervision, handling specialized work within a larger project.
Etymology
The word "de onderaannemer" comes from Dutch, combining 'onder' meaning 'under' and 'aannemer' meaning 'contractor.' It literally means 'under-contractor,' indicating someone who contracts work from the main contractor rather than directly from the project owner. Did you know? The concept reflects the hierarchical nature of construction projects.
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"De onderaannemer" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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