werkman

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

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

Pronunciation[edit]

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

Noun[edit]

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[edit]

  • Afrikaans: werkman
  • Negerhollands: werkman, werkmans