No. 6,649 in Dutch
wagemakers
"Wagemakers" means "wagon makers" or "carriage builders" in English.
In a sentence
De wagemakers repareren de beschadigde kar in de werkplaats.
The wagemakers repair the damaged cart in the workshop.
Here 'wagemakers' refers to persons who specialize in making or repairing carts, historically a distinct profession.
Mijn grootvader vertelde me verhalen over hoe de wagemakers belangrijk waren in het dorp.
My grandfather told me stories about how the cartwrights were important in the village.
In this sentence, 'wagemakers' is used to emphasize the cultural and historical significance of the profession.
Tijdens de zomer bezochten we een museum dat oude ambachten zoals die van de wagemakers tentoonstelt.
During the summer, we visited a museum that exhibits old crafts such as those of the cartwrights.
Here, 'wagemakers' is applied to highlight the craft and its representation in a museum setting.
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