No. 3,894 in Dutch
veteraan
"Veteraan" means "veteran," referring to someone who has served in the military or an experienced individual in a particular field.
In a sentence
De veteraan vertelde zijn indrukwekkende verhalen over het leger.
The veteran told his impressive stories about the army.
The word 'veteraan' is used here to signify an experienced soldier who has served in the military.
Mijn opa is een veteraan, omdat hij vele jaren als brandweerman heeft gewerkt.
My grandfather is a veteran because he worked for many years as a firefighter.
Here, the word 'veteraan' refers to someone who has considerable experience in their profession or role.
Na twintig jaar sport te hebben beoefend, wordt hij beschouwd als een echte veteraan.
After twenty years of practicing sports, he is considered a true veteran.
In this context, 'veteraan' is used for someone with extended experience in a particular field or activity.
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