matroos (+ achternaam)

English translation: seaman (+surname)

15:43 Nov 26, 2013

Dutch to English translations [Non-PRO]
Social Sciences - Ships, Sailing, Maritime

Dutch term or phrase: matroos (+ achternaam)

In English, is it acceptable to refer to someone as Seaman Lastname? Ie, "Seaman Miller was injured during the journey"?

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English translation:seaman (+surname)

Explanation:
Ik denk het wel. Ik dacht eerst aan 'able seaman' maar die staan een graadje hoger in de rangschikking. :-)

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seaman (+surname)

Explanation:
Ik denk het wel. Ik dacht eerst aan 'able seaman' maar die staan een graadje hoger in de rangschikking. :-)

Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seaman

vivaviola
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Local time: 11:32
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