De bouwer
Example: De bouwer werkt hard aan het nieuwe huis.
Definition
"De bouwer" refers to a builder or constructor, someone who constructs buildings or other structures. In the example phrase, "De bouwer werkt hard aan het nieuwe huis," it highlights a person actively working on the construction of a new house.
Etymology
The term "de bouwer" comes from the Dutch word "bouwen," meaning to build. "Bouwer" is the agent noun form, indicating a person who builds. This word shares roots with the English word "builder," both stemming from Germanic origins related to construction and creation.
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"De bouwer" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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