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.

Related terms

• zeevaart