No. 3,484 in Dutch
omstander
Bystander.
In a sentence
Een omstander heeft snel hulp geboden aan het slachtoffer.
A bystander quickly provided help to the victim.
The word 'omstander' refers to a person who happened to be present during an incident or event, observing or passively involved.
De omstanders keken toe terwijl de brandweer de brand bluste.
The bystanders watched as the firefighters extinguished the fire.
Here 'omstanders' is used to describe multiple individuals observing the activity, not directly participating.
Omstanders kunnen vaak belangrijke informatie geven aan hulpdiensten.
Bystanders can often provide important information to emergency services.
The term 'omstanders' in this sentence highlights the potential role of witnesses at the scene who can assist by sharing observations.
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