No. 4,344 in Dutch
brandweerlieden
Firefighters.
In a sentence
De brandweerlieden blusten de brand in de woning.
The firefighters extinguished the fire in the house.
Here, 'brandweerlieden' is used as the subject of the sentence, referring to the group of firefighters performing the action of extinguishing the fire.
Tijdens de parade werden de brandweerlieden toegejuicht door het publiek.
During the parade, the firefighters were cheered by the audience.
In this sentence, 'brandweerlieden' serves as the object being cheered for, showcasing their role as celebrated figures in the community.
Er is nieuwe uitrusting gekocht om de brandweerlieden te helpen bij hun werk.
New equipment has been purchased to assist the firefighters in their work.
Here, 'brandweerlieden' is used in a possessive context, indicating the beneficiaries of the new equipment.
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