This is the 6923rd most frequent Dutch word.
afbetaling
"Afbetaling" means "installment" or "payment in installments."
Here, 'afbetaling' refers to purchasing something with the agreement to pay for it in smaller, regular amounts over time, emphasizing its role in the financial context.
Ik kocht mijn nieuwe laptop op afbetaling.
I bought my new laptop on installment.
In this sentence, 'afbetaling' is used to describe the process of repaying borrowed money, specifically the concept of making payments over an extended period.
De afbetaling van mijn lening duurt nog vijf jaar.
The repayment of my loan will take another five years.
Here, 'afbetaling' is used to denote individual payments or installments that are part of a larger repayment schedule, focusing on the accuracy and timing of these payments.