No. 1,618 in Dutch
kunstenaar
Artist.
In a sentence
De kunstenaar schilderde een prachtig portret.
The artist painted a beautiful portrait.
Here, 'kunstenaar' is used to refer to a person specialized in creating art, typically fine art such as painting, sculpting, or similar activities.
Mijn zus is een kunstenaar als het gaat om het bereiden van heerlijke maaltijden.
My sister is an artist when it comes to preparing delicious meals.
In this sentence, 'kunstenaar' is used metaphorically to describe someone exhibiting exceptional skill and creativity, regardless of the context not being traditionally artistic.
De kunstenaar zat in het park en maakte schetsen van de natuur.
The artist was sitting in the park, making sketches of nature.
Here, 'kunstenaar' again refers to an individual practicing creative art, underscoring a habitual or professional endeavor in artwork creation.
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