No. 2,033 in Dutch
doelman
Goalkeeper.
In a sentence
De doelman heeft een uitstekende redding gemaakt.
The goalkeeper made an excellent save.
Here, the word 'doelman' refers to the goalkeeper in a soccer (football) game.
Als doelman moet je snel kunnen reageren.
As a goalkeeper, you must be able to react quickly.
Here, 'doelman' is describing the role of being a goalkeeper.
De jonge voetballer droomt ervan om doelman te worden.
The young footballer dreams of becoming a goalkeeper.
In this sentence, 'doelman' is used to indicate the aspiration of becoming a goalkeeper.
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