minder

Meanings

• noun

  begeleider, beoordelaar, toezichthouder, verantwoordelijke, waard, hulpje, assistent, verzorgster, bewaakster, opzichter

  - "Hij is de minder van de klas."
  - "Zij is de minder van het kind."
  - "De dokter is de minder van de patiënt."

• a person who looks after or takes care of someone or something

  - "My grandmother is a minder for elderly people."
  - "The teacher acts as a minder for her students."
  - "The minder of the zoo takes care of the animals."

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Synonyms

guardian , protector

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Variants

List of all variants of minder that leads to same result
mind , minded , minder , minders , minding , minds

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Etymology

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Minder is derived from the Old Dutch word 'minnend' which means 'loving' or 'taking care of'.

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Trivia

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1. In the Netherlands, there is a popular children's song called 'Minder is Meer' which teaches children the concept of sharing and taking care of each other.

2. The Dutch word 'minder' can also be used as an adjective to mean 'less' or 'fewer'.

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Related Concepts

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1. caretaker: A person who looks after and takes care of someone or something, similar to a minder.

2. guardian: A person who protects and looks after someone or something, similar to a minder.

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Culture

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In Dutch literature and art, minder is often portrayed as a caring and nurturing figure, especially in stories about children or the elderly. The concept of a minder is deeply rooted in Dutch culture, reflecting the importance of community and taking care of one another.

How to Memorize "minder"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person caring for someone or something. Imagine the actions and emotions involved in taking care of someone or something.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'minder' with the concept of caring and taking responsibility for someone or something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the Old Dutch origin of the word 'minnend', which means 'loving' or 'taking care of'.

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