No. 2,839 in Dutch
voermans
"Voermans" is the plural form of "voerman," which means "carter" or "wagoner" (someone who drives a cart or wagon).
In a sentence
De voermans werkten hard om de goederen naar de markt te brengen.
The wagon drivers worked hard to bring the goods to the market.
Here, 'voermans' refers to individuals who professionally drive wagons or carts, typically transporting goods.
In vroeger tijden werden voermans als belangrijke schakels in de handel beschouwd.
In earlier times, wagon drivers were considered vital links in trade.
'Voermans' in this context highlights their historical role and relevance.
De kinderen luisterden naar de verhalen over de avonturen van de voermans.
The children listened to the stories about the adventures of the wagon drivers.
'Voermans' here is used in a narrative context, referring to their metaphorical or depicted adventures.
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