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ancillary in Dutch

ancillary in Dutch is ondergeschikt, ondersteunend — ancillary means providing support to something more important, without being an essential part of it.

ancillary in Dutch

ondergeschikt
adj
Subordinate; secondary; auxiliary.
ondersteunend
adj
Subordinate; secondary; auxiliary.

What does "ancillary" mean?

  1. adjective Providing support to something more important, without being an essential part of it.
    "The hospital is recruiting nurses as well as ancillary staff."
  2. noun A person or thing that provides support to a main activity, such as a support worker in a hospital or school.
    "The ancillaries voted to join the strike."
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ancillary in a sentence

  • The hospital is recruiting nurses as well as ancillary staff.
  • Parking fees and baggage charges are an ancillary source of revenue.
  • The ancillaries voted to join the strike.
  • Cleaning and catering are handled by ancillaries.

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What is "ancillary" in Dutch?

"ancillary" in Dutch is ondergeschikt, ondersteunend. ancillary means: Providing support to something more important, without being an essential part of it.

How do you use "ancillary" in a sentence?

Example: "The hospital is recruiting nurses as well as ancillary staff." In Dutch, "ancillary" is ondergeschikt, ondersteunend.

Are there other ways to say "ancillary" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "ancillary": ondergeschikt, ondersteunend.

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