This is the 707th most frequent Dutch word.
wethouder
A "wethouder" is a municipal alderman or deputy mayor in the Netherlands.
In this sentence, 'wethouder' refers to a government official, similar to an alderman or deputy mayor, involved in municipal administration, highlighting its function as a public office term.
De wethouder sprak gisteren tijdens de raadsvergadering.
The alderman spoke yesterday during the council meeting.
Here, 'wethouder' is used to identify an individual holding the position, showing a personal connection to the public officer title.
Mijn buurman is wethouder en zet zich in voor milieubeleid.
My neighbor is an alderman and advocates for environmental policy.
In this instance, 'wethouder' describes the role and responsibilities associated with the position, providing context on its professional scope.