voogd
guardian; legal guardian
Advanced Noun common
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Pronunciation
/voːxt/
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Cultural Note
In Dutch law, parents can designate a 'voogd' in their will to care for their minor children in case both parents die. The 'voogdij' (guardianship) can also be assigned by a court.
📝 Example Sentences
Na het overlijden van de ouders werd de oom de voogd.
After the parents' death, the uncle became the guardian.
De rechter heeft een voogd aangesteld.
The judge appointed a guardian.