This is the 836th most frequent Dutch word.
journalist
A person who collects, writes, or reports news for media outlets.
In this sentence, 'journalist' is used as a subject, emphasizing the profession of the person who wrote an article.
De journalist schreef een boeiend artikel over de verkiezingen.
The journalist wrote an engaging article about the elections.
Here, 'journalist' is used as a direct object, referring to a person engaged in the profession.
Ik sprak met een journalist die in het buitenland werkt.
I spoke with a journalist who works abroad.
In this context, 'journalist' refers to the role or identity within a professional occupation.