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Dutch
Etymology
Compound of werk (“work”) + gever (“giver”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˌʋɛrkˈxeː.vər/
- Hyphenation: werk‧ge‧ver
Noun
werkgever m (plural werkgevers, diminutive werkgevertje n)
- an employer
- Coordinate term: werknemer
- De werkgever biedt uitstekende arbeidsvoorwaarden. ― The employer offers excellent working conditions.
- De werkgevers zijn verantwoordelijk voor de veiligheid van hun werknemers. ― The employers are responsible for the safety of their employees.
- De werkgever is op zoek naar gemotiveerde medewerkers. ― The employer is looking for motivated employees.
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