This is the 8466th most frequent Dutch word.
handmatig
Manual.
In this sentence, 'handmatig' is used as an adverb to indicate that the action was performed manually, without automation.
Ik heb de machine handmatig uitgeschakeld.
I manually turned off the machine.
Here, 'handmatig' serves as an adjective modifying 'bediening', emphasizing the operation is performed by hand.
De handmatige bediening van de kraan vraagt enige vaardigheid.
The manual operation of the crane requires some skill.
The adverb 'handmatig' describes the method of adjusting settings, underlining that it requires manual intervention.