de machinist
train driver
noun · /mɑ.ʃiˈnɪst/
Forms
- Article
- de machinist
- Plural
- de machinisten
- Diminutive
- het machinistje
- Also means
- machine-operator, engineer, notably:
- How common
- in everyday Dutch
In a sentence
De machinist startte de trein op tijd.
The train driver started the train on time.
De ervaren machinist bedient de kraan.
The experienced operator operates the crane.
Alle machinisten dragen veiligheidskleding.
All operators wear safety clothing.
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