zeevaarder

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch sêefaerder, variant of sêefarer. Equivalent to zee +‎ vaarder.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈzeːˌvaːr.dər/
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  • Hyphenation: zee‧vaar‧der

Noun

zeevaarder m (plural zeevaarders, diminutive zeevaardertje n)

  1. seafarer
    De oude zeevaarder vertelde verhalen over zijn avonturen. ― The old seafarer told stories of his adventures.
    Vele zeevaarders verkenden onbekende wateren op zoek naar nieuw land. ― Many seafarers explored unknown waters in search of new land.
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