De bewaker
Example: De bewaker controleert de ingang van het gebouw elke dag.
Definition
"De bewaker" refers to a security guard responsible for monitoring and protecting a specific area, such as a building or entrance, to ensure safety and prevent unauthorized access. For example, "De bewaker controleert de ingang van het gebouw elke dag" means the guard checks the building's entrance daily.
Etymology
The term "de bewaker" comes from the Dutch verb 'bewaken,' meaning 'to guard' or 'to watch over.' The word combines 'be-' (a prefix indicating about or around) with 'waken,' which means 'to watch' or 'to be awake.' Did you know? The root 'waken' is related to the English word 'wake,' both sharing the idea of alertness.
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"De bewaker" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Security - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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