No. 4,603 in Dutch
dokarbeiter
Dockworker.
In a sentence
De dokarbeider stapelde containers op aan de haven.
The dock worker stacked containers at the harbor.
Here, 'dokarbeider' refers to a person working at a harbor physically handling goods or containers.
Als dokarbeider heb je vaak onregelmatige werktijden.
As a dock worker, you often have irregular working hours.
In this sentence, 'dokarbeider' generalizes the role as a profession, emphasizing the conditions or details of the job.
Mijn oom was vroeger dokarbeider, maar hij is nu met pensioen.
My uncle used to be a dock worker, but he is now retired.
Here, 'dokarbeider' reflects a past profession or occupation, between conversational or anecdotal context.
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