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As a Dutch language teacher with 20 years of experience, I believe that learning the vocabulary related to professions and occupations in Dutch is essential for students who want to communicate effectively in various situations, including job applications and interviews. In this lesson, you will learn the most common professions and occupations in Dutch and their English translations. Along the way, I will also give you some interesting cultural information and fun facts.
With the completion of this lesson, consider investigating these related pages: Animal & Family Members.
Professions and Occupations
Here are some of the most common professions and occupations in Dutch:
| Dutch | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| accountant | /əkau̯nˈtɑnt/ | accountant |
| advocaat | /ˈaːdvoːkaːt/ | lawyer |
| architect | /ˌɑrkitekt/ | architect |
| bakker | /ˈbɑkər/ | baker |
| boer | /bur/ | farmer |
| chef | /ʃef/ | chef |
| chauffeur | /ʃoːføːr/ | driver |
| chemicus | /keːˈmikʏs/ | chemist |
| dokter | /ˈdɔktər/ | doctor |
| elektricien | /elektriˈsin/ | electrician |
| engineer | /ɛnɡiˈniːr/ | engineer |
| fabrieksarbeider | /faːbrikˌsaːrˈbɛi̯dər/ | factory worker |
| fotografie | /foːtoɣraːˈfi/ | photographer |
| journalist | /joːrˈnalist/ | journalist |
| jurist | /ˈjyrist/ | jurist |
| kok | /kɔk/ | cook |
| loodgieter | /ˈloːtˌɣitər/ | plumber |
| leraar | /ˈleːraːr/ | teacher |
| metselaar | /metsəˈlaːr/ | bricklayer |
| musicus | /myˈziːkʏs/ | musician |
| notaris | /noːtaːˈris/ | notary |
| ondernemer | /ˌondərˈneːmər/ | entrepreneur |
| politieagent | /poliˈtseɪ̯aːnt/ | police officer |
| psycholoog | /psixoˈloːx/ | psychologist |
| receptioniste | /ˌrɛsɛpʃoˈnistə/ | receptionist |
| schoonmaker | /sxoːnmɑːkər/ | cleaner |
| schilder | /ˈsxɪldər/ | painter |
| slager | /ˈslaːɣər/ | butcher |
| tandarts | /ˈtɑntɑrts/ | dentist |
| verpleegster | /vərˈpleːxstər/ | nurse |
| vrachtwagenchauffeur | /ˌvrɑxtˌʋaːɣənˌʃoːføːr/ | truck driver |
| wetenschapper | /ˈʋetənsxɑpər/ | scientist |
- accountant - In the Netherlands, accountants are responsible for the administration of financial information and advising companies and individuals on financial matters. Many Dutch accountants work for auditing and business consulting firms.
- notaris - In the Netherlands, notaries play a larger role than in many other countries. They are responsible for creating official documents and performing legal acts for both individuals and companies, such as drawing up wills, notarial deeds for the transfer of real estate, and marriage contracts.
- vrachtwagenchauffeur - The Netherlands is known for its extensive network of highways, which makes it an important hub for transport throughout Europe. Many Dutch people work as truck drivers, transporting goods across the Netherlands and beyond.
- fabrieksarbeider - The Netherlands has a strong industrial sector, and factory workers play an important role in the production of goods such as food, clothing, and electronics.
- boer - The Netherlands is a leading exporter of agricultural products, and farmers play a crucial role in the country's economy.
Conclusion
Learning the vocabulary related to professions and occupations in Dutch is essential for anyone who wants to communicate effectively in a professional setting. By learning these words and their meanings, you will be better equipped to understand job postings, prepare for interviews, and interact with colleagues and employers in Dutch-speaking countries. In the next lesson, we will learn about job applications and interviews in Dutch.
Sources
- Dutch lessons: Professions
- Dutch Occupations Terminology (Dutch to English)
- Profession vocabulary in Dutch
- Jobs In Dutch: Master 99+ Job Titles You Must Know - Ling App
Finished this lesson? Check out these related lessons: People in Dutch & How to say Good Bye?.
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