dokarbeiter

This is the 4603rd most frequent Dutch word.


dokarbeiter

Dockworker.


Here, 'dokarbeider' refers to a person working at a harbor physically handling goods or containers.

De dokarbeider stapelde containers op aan de haven.

The dock worker stacked containers at the harbor.


In this sentence, 'dokarbeider' generalizes the role as a profession, emphasizing the conditions or details of the job.

Als dokarbeider heb je vaak onregelmatige werktijden.

As a dock worker, you often have irregular working hours.


Here, 'dokarbeider' reflects a past profession or occupation, between conversational or anecdotal context.

Mijn oom was vroeger dokarbeider, maar hij is nu met pensioen.

My uncle used to be a dock worker, but he is now retired.