afstraffing

Dutch

Etymology

From afstraffen (“to punish (severely)”) +‎ -ing (“-ing, -ion, -ment”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɑfˌstrɑ.fɪŋ/

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• Hyphenation: af‧straf‧fing

Noun

afstraffing f (plural afstraffingen, diminutive afstraffinkje n)

1. (literally) A stern, severe punishment, in particular as retribution.
2. A castigation (a humiliating or sobering experience).

   Die afstraffing zullen ze niet gauw vergeten!

   They won't forget that lesson in a long time!

3. A painful, embarrassing failure or defeat, a beating.

   Na de vierde afstraffing keerden zelfs hun fans zich tegen de ploeg.

   After the fourth mortal loss even their fans turned on the team.

Synonyms

• (punishment): kastijding
• (lesson): lesje

Related terms

• afranseling
• aftuigen (verb)
• bestraffing
• strafbaar (adjective)