vakman

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Etymology

From vak +‎ man.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈvɑkmɑn/
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  • Hyphenation: vak‧man

Noun

vakman m (plural vakmannen, diminutive vakmannetje n, feminine vakvrouw)

  1. craftsman
    De houtbewerker is een ervaren vakman en maakt prachtige meubels.
    The woodworker is an experienced craftsman and creates beautiful furniture.
    Deze oude ambachtstradities worden doorgegeven van vakman op leerling.
    These old craft traditions are passed down from craftsman to apprentice.
  2. specialist, expert
    De arts is een vakman op het gebied van cardiologie.
    The doctor is a specialist in the field of cardiology.
    We hebben een vakman nodig om het probleem op te lossen.
    We need an expert to solve the problem.
    Deze softwareontwikkelaar is een vakman in het programmeren van complexe algoritmen.
    This software developer is an expert in programming complex algorithms.

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