No. 4,332 in Dutch
bowman
The Dutch word "bowman" means "construction worker" in English.
In a sentence
De boogschutter spande zijn boog en richtte op het doel.
The bowman drew his bow and aimed at the target.
Here, 'bowman' ('boogschutter') is used to refer to an archer, someone proficient in bow usage.
In de mythologie werd de boogschutter vaak als een held afgebeeld.
In mythology, the bowman was often depicted as a hero.
Here, 'bowman' ('boogschutter') is used generically as a figure symbolizing skill and heroics.
De boogschutter in het verhaal toonde grote moed in gevecht.
The bowman in the story showed great bravery in battle.
Here, 'bowman' ('boogschutter') is used to describe a character in a narrative who demonstrates attributes of courage and proficiency with a bow.
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