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consultantje
A diminutive form of "consultant" in Dutch, meaning "a small or junior consultant" or used humorously or affectionately for a consultant.
In a sentence
Die consultantje was erg behulpzaam tijdens onze vergadering.
That little consultant was very helpful during our meeting.
Here, 'consultantje' is a diminutive of 'consultant', possibly used affectionately or informally to refer to a consultant.
We hebben het advies van het consultantje gevolgd en goede resultaten behaald.
We followed the advice of the little consultant and achieved great results.
'Consultantje' is used here to evoke a sense of expertise in a potentially friendly or modest way.
Ik denk dat een consultantje ons team zou kunnen verbeteren.
I think a little consultant might improve our team.
The usage of 'consultantje' indicates the possible role a consultant could play, potentially with a neutral or softer tone due to its diminutive form.
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