This is the 4050th most frequent Dutch word.
afdeling
"Afdeling" means "department" or "division" in English.
In this sentence, 'afdeling' refers to a specific sector or department within an organization responsible for administration.
De administratieve afdeling verwerkt alle inkomende documenten.
The administrative department processes all incoming documents.
Here, 'afdeling' is used to denote a section or area within a store dedicated to vegetables.
De afdeling groenten bevindt zich aan het begin van de supermarkt.
The vegetable section is located at the beginning of the supermarket.
In this sentence, 'afdeling' describes a functional group within a company focused on marketing.