ondernemer

entrepreneur

Intermediate Noun common
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Pronunciation

/ˌɔn.dərˈneː.mər/

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Cultural Note

The Dutch have a long entrepreneurial tradition going back to the VOC trading era. Today, becoming a 'zzp'er' (zelfstandige zonder personeel — freelancer) is hugely popular, with over a million Dutch people working as independent entrepreneurs.

📝 Example Sentences

Ze is een succesvolle ondernemer met drie winkels.

She is a successful entrepreneur with three shops.

Als ondernemer moet je risico's durven nemen.

As an entrepreneur you have to dare to take risks.

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