No. 2,992 in Dutch
bewaker
Guard.
In a sentence
De bewaker stond voor de ingang van de bank.
The guard stood in front of the bank's entrance.
The word 'bewaker' is used here as an occupation referring to a security guard.
Mijn broer werkt als nachtbewaker in een museum.
My brother works as a night guard in a museum.
In this sentence, 'bewaker' specifies the role of a security professional working at night.
De hond gedroeg zich als een trouwe bewaker van het huis.
The dog acted as a loyal guardian of the house.
Here, 'bewaker' metaphorically describes the dog's role as a protector.
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