This is the 6924th most frequent Dutch word.
afbrengt
"Afbrengt" means "takes off" or "distracts" in English, depending on the context.
The word 'afbrengt' is used in its base form of 'afbrengen,' meaning 'to discourage' or 'to divert from' something, showing the action of trying to divert someone from their plan.
Hij probeert mij altijd van mijn plan af te brengen.
He always tries to deter me from my plan.
The word 'afbrengt' in the passive form illustrates being influenced or diverted from one's intended path or focus.
Ze werd van haar lijn afgebracht door een onverwachte situatie.
She was diverted from her course by an unexpected situation.
Here 'afbrengt' specifies the act of actively steering someone away from a state of mind or consideration.