No. 4,781 in Dutch
filosoof
"Filosoof" means "philosopher" in English.
In a sentence
De filosoof gaf een inspirerende lezing over ethiek.
The philosopher gave an inspiring lecture on ethics.
Formal use to refer to a scholar of philosophy.
Mijn vriend denkt vaak diep over het leven en noemt zichzelf een amateur-filosoof.
My friend often thinks deeply about life and calls himself an amateur philosopher.
Casual usage to describe someone who philosophizes informally.
In moeilijke tijden kan het helpen om een filosoof te raadplegen voor inzicht.
In difficult times, consulting a philosopher for insight can be helpful.
Professional use, suggesting philosophers as advisors or mentors.
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