Dutch · Education & Work
de ingenieur
engineer
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A person who designs or builds machines.
Example
De ingenieur ontwerpt een brug.
The engineer designs a bridge.
Etymology
'De ingenieur' comes from the French 'ingénieur', which originates from the Latin 'ingeniator', meaning 'to create or design'. It reflects the technical and creative aspects of engineering professions.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in formal contexts primarily within technical and professional settings, 'de ingenieur' appears in both spoken and written forms, recognized internationally in engineering communities.