No. 6,437 in Dutch
topambtenaar
A "topambtenaar" is a senior civil servant.
In a sentence
De topambtenaar sprak tijdens de vergadering over het nieuwe beleid.
The top civil servant spoke during the meeting about the new policy.
In this sentence, 'topambtenaar' refers to a high-ranking official or prominent governmental employee.
Als topambtenaar heeft zij invloed op belangrijke besluitvormingen.
As a top civil servant, she influences important decision-making processes.
Here, 'topambtenaar' is used to describe someone's role as a senior governmental figure who plays a crucial part in policy and decisions.
De promotie naar een topambtenaar-positie was een grote stap in zijn carrière.
The promotion to a top civil servant position was a major step in his career.
In this context, 'topambtenaar' is used to denote a prestigious position of high regard and responsibility.
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