This is the 6927th most frequent Dutch word.
afdragen
"Afdragen" means "to wear out" (clothing, etc.) or "to remit/contribute" (money or duties).
In this sentence, 'afdragen' is used to mean 'pay or contribute', referring to fulfilling a financial obligation to the government.
Ik moet mijn belasting jaarlijks afdragen.
I must pay my taxes annually.
Here, 'afdragen' describes the deterioration or wearing out of the rope, indicating usage over time.
Het touw werd tot de laatste vezel afgedragen door de constante wrijving.
The rope was completely worn out due to constant friction.
In this context, 'afdragen' signifies the transferring or delegation of responsibility to someone else.