This is the 7438th most frequent Dutch word.
bouwers
Builders.
Here, 'bouwers' is used to denote people whose profession or activity involves constructing structures or buildings, emphasizing their role in construction.
De bouwers werken hard aan het nieuwe gebouw.
The builders are working hard on the new building.
In this sentence, 'bouwers' refers metaphorically to children engaging in construction-like play, illustrating imaginative activity rather than professional engagement.
Als kinderen speelden we graag met blokken, alsof we echte bouwers waren.
As children, we loved playing with blocks, pretending we were real builders.
Here, 'bouwers' is used figuratively to describe creators or developers who assemble or design games, extending the term's application beyond physical construction to creative production.