werkman

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)

1. workman, (employed) working man; commoner

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1. worker, laborer

Synonyms

• arbeider
• werker
• werknemer

Antonyms

• werkgever

Descendants

• Afrikaans: werkman