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de verpleegster
nurse
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A person trained to care for the sick.
Example
De verpleegster geeft medicijnen.
The nurse gives medicine.
Etymology
'De verpleegster' stems from the verb 'verplegen', meaning 'to nurse' or 'to care for', reflecting the nurturing role within healthcare. Its origins highlight the evolution of nursing roles.
How & Where It’s Used
'De verpleegster' is primarily used in formal healthcare contexts, common in medical terminology both spoken and in writing, widely understood in the Netherlands.