Zoeken
01
man, vent
a person who is a male adult
Example
The man in the blue shirt is my neighbor.
My dad is a strong man who can lift heavy things.
This is my friend, he 's a nice man.
1.1
man, jongen
an adult male person who has a manly character (virile and courageous competent)
Example
She 's more of a man than he is.
1.2
man, gast
a male person who plays a significant role (husband or lover or boyfriend) in the life of a particular woman
Example
What 's her new man like?
02
de man, de expert
an individual who is highly skilled or experienced in a specific activity or profession
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "the man" and when to use it?
The phrase "the man" is used to refer to an individual who possesses a high degree of skill or experience in a particular activity or profession. The phrase is believed to have originated in the 19th century, when it was used to refer to a man who was considered to be the best at his job. The phrase has since become more widespread, and it is now used to refer to any person who is considered to be an expert in their field.
Example
When it comes to cooking, my grandmother is the man.
He 's the man when it comes to fixing cars.
In the world of finance, he 's the man for investment strategies, having successfully navigated various market conditions over the years.
03
man, militair
someone who serves in the armed forces; a member of a military force
04
man, mens
any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage
05
spelpion, stuk
game equipment consisting of an object used in playing certain board games
06
man, mens
the generic use of the word to refer to any human being
6.1
de mensheid, de mensen
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth; humanity or humankind
07
mannen, werkers
an individual within the workforce or a group of workers
08
ondergeschikte, manlijke ondergeschikte
a male subordinate
09
knecht, bediende
a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer
10
Isle of Man, Manx
one of the British Isles in the Irish Sea
to man
01
bedienen, beheren
to work at, operate, or take responsibility for handling a place, equipment, or defense
Transitive: to man a position or piece of equipment
02
bemannen, voorzien
to provide workers for a specific place or task
Transitive: to man a team or position
Example
The project manager is actively manning key positions for the upcoming project.
The company is actively manning its support team to handle a surge in customer inquiries.
During the holiday season, retail stores often need to man extra checkout counters.
Voorbeeld
The man in the blue shirt is my neighbor.
My dad is a strong man who can lift heavy things.
This is my friend, he's a nice man.
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