slaven

slaven

"Slaven" means "slaves" in English.

Here, 'slaven' is used as the plural noun form of 'slaaf' (slave), referring to individuals subjected to forced labor.

De slaven werkten lange dagen op de plantage.

The slaves worked long days on the plantation.

In this sentence, 'slaven' is used metaphorically to describe being overly dependent on or controlled by technology.

We moeten ons niet als slaven van technologie gedragen.

We should not behave as slaves to technology.

Here, 'slaven' appears as part of the compound noun 'slavenhandel' (slave trade), discussing the historical exchange and exploitation of slaves.

Tijdens de geschiedenisles leerden we over de slavenhandel.

During the history lesson, we learned about the slave trade.