bemensen

== Dutch == === Etymology === Started gaining traction c. 1980 as a gender-neutral alternative to bemannen. From mens +‎ be- -en. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /bəˈmɛnsə(n)/ Hyphenation: be‧men‧sen Rhymes: -ɛnsən === Verb === bemensen (transitive) to supply with staff or crew Coordinate terms: bemannen, bevrouwen ==== Usage notes ==== Still less common, but gaining ground compared to the traditional bemannen. The feminine bevrouwen remains rare. Associated particularly with progressive politics; rare among non-progressive speakers. ==== Conjugation ==== ==== Derived terms ====