afslag

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Dutch

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch afslach. Equivalent to a deverbal from afslaan.

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɑf.slɑx/
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  • Hyphenation: af‧slag

Noun

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afslag m (plural afslagen, diminutive afslagje n)

  1. exit turn (on a freeway)
  2. Dutch auction (usually of fish) (reverse auction that starts at a high price that is gradually reduced until someone is willing to buy)
    Synonym: mijn
  3. land erosion caused by a body of water
  4. (archaic) reduction of price or value
  5. (transitive) to auction an item through a Dutch auction

Derived terms

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