No. 492 in Danish
afsted
"Afsted" means "off," "away," or "on the way" in English.
In a sentence
Jeg skal afsted til mødet om fem minutter.
I have to leave for the meeting in five minutes.
Here, 'afsted' is used to express the intention of departing to attend the meeting shortly.
Bussen er kørt afsted uden mig.
The bus has left without me.
In this sentence, 'afsted' conveys that the bus departed.
Vi skal komme afsted, ellers når vi ikke toget.
We must get going, or we will miss the train.
Here, 'afsted' emphasizes the urgency of starting to move or leave to catch the train.
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