This is the 918th most frequent Dutch word.
ambtenaren
Civil servants.
In this sentence, 'ambtenaren' refers to government officials tasked with administrative duties.
De ambtenaren werken hard aan de implementatie van het nieuwe beleid.
The civil servants are working hard on the implementation of the new policy.
Here, 'ambtenaren' is used generally to describe employees working in government positions.
Veel ambtenaren reizen dagelijks naar hun kantoren in de hoofdstad.
Many civil servants commute daily to their offices in the capital.
In this context, 'ambtenaren' is focusing on their roles in contributing to discussions and decisions on governmental work.