De voorman
Example: De voorman gaf duidelijke instructies aan het bouwteam.
Definition
"De voorman" refers to the foreman or supervisor in construction who leads the work team, giving clear instructions and ensuring that tasks are completed efficiently and safely on site.
Etymology
The term "de voorman" originates from Dutch, where "voor" means 'in front' or 'before' and "man" means 'man.' It literally means 'the man in front,' signifying the person who leads or directs others, especially in a work or construction context.
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"De voorman" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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