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beun
The Dutch word "beun" refers to an amateur, handyman, or someone who does unprofessional or informal work, often used disparagingly.
In a sentence
De oude schuur in mijn tuin heeft een stevige beun.
The old shed in my garden has a sturdy bench.
In this sentence, 'beun' refers to a kind of bench or work surface, often used in agricultural or rural settings.
Hij begon als beun op een schip, maar groeide door tot kapitein.
He started as a beun on a ship but progressed to become a captain.
Here, 'beun' is a colloquial term used for an assistant or a novice in nautical settings.
In dialect gebruiken ze 'beun' om een handige knutselaar aan te duiden.
In dialect, they use 'beun' to refer to a handy tinkerer.
In this context, 'beun' describes someone skilled at repairs or small builds, often in a somewhat informal or casual manner.
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