Wordde arbeiderMeaningthe workerPart of speechnounPronunciationCourseDutchLessonSimple past passive with modals (moest worden...)Usages of de arbeiderVolgens de baas moest het loon aan de arbeiders worden uitbetaald.According to the boss, the wages had to be paid to the workers.De grote machine kon niet door één arbeider worden bediend.The large machine could not be operated by one worker.