werkman

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Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch wercman. Equivalent to werken (to work) +‎ man (man).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈʋɛrk.mɑn/
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  • Hyphenation: werk‧man

Noun

werkman m (plural werkmannen or werklieden or werklui, diminutive werkmannetje n, feminine werkvrouw)

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  2. worker, laborer

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Descendants

  • Afrikaans: werkman
  • Negerhollands: werkman, werkmans