onderbaas

Dutch

Etymology

From onder (“under”) +‎ baas (“boss”).

Pronunciation

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Hyphenation: on‧der‧baas

Noun

onderbaas m (plural onderbazen, diminutive onderbaasje n, feminine onderbazin)

1. a generic term referring to a person that acts on behalf of their superior in the event of the said superior's absence, such as an acting manager of a firm; a deputy, a lieutenant
2. an underboss

onderbaas m (plural onderbazen, diminutive onderbaasje n)

1. base of a pillar