zeeman

See also: Zeeman

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch seeman, equivalent to zee (“sea”) +‎ man.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈzeː.mɑn/
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Hyphenation: zee‧man

Noun

zeeman m (plural zeemannen or zeelui or zeelieden, diminutive zeemannetje n)

A seaman, sailor

Synonyms

matroos m
zeevaarder m

Derived terms

zeemanschap n
zeemansgraf n
zeemanshuis n
zeemanskunst
zeemansleven n
zeemanstaal m or f
zeemansterm m
zeemanswoord n
zeemanswoordenboek n

Related terms

zeemaat m
zeemacht m or f
zeeschuimer m

Descendants

Afrikaans: seeman

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