This is the 2716th most frequent Dutch word.
ombudsman
An ombudsman is an official who investigates and resolves complaints against organizations or institutions.
In this sentence, 'ombudsman' refers to an official tasked with addressing public complaints.
De ombudsman onderzoekt klachten tegen overheidsinstanties.
The ombudsman investigates complaints against government agencies.
Here, 'ombudsman' is used to describe a representative within a company who handles employee issues.
Als je een probleem hebt op het werk, kun je contact opnemen met de bedrijfsombudsman.
If you have an issue at work, you can contact the company ombudsman.
In this context, 'ombudsman' represents a public advocate focusing on consumer protection.