cliënt
See also: client
Dutch edit
Etymology edit
17th century, from Latin cliens, possibly through French client. Doublet of client.
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
cliënt m (plural cliënten, diminutive cliëntje n, feminine cliënte)
- (male) client, customer (of a service provider)
- De cliënt was tevreden met de diensten die hij van het advocatenkantoor ontving.
- The client was satisfied with the services he received from the law firm.
- De tandartspraktijk heeft veel tevreden cliënten die regelmatig voor controle komen.
- The dental practice has many satisfied clients who come in regularly for check-ups.
- De persoonlijke wensen en behoeften van de cliënte worden altijd serieus genomen.
- The personal wishes and needs of the female client are always taken seriously.
Usage notes edit
- A customer who buys goods is called klant. The latter can generally also be used for cliënt, though this is sometimes informal.
Related terms edit
Descendants edit
- → Indonesian: klien