No. 6,927 in Dutch
afdragen
"Afdragen" means "to wear out" (clothing, etc.) or "to remit/contribute" (money or duties).
In a sentence
Ik moet mijn belasting jaarlijks afdragen.
I must pay my taxes annually.
In this sentence, 'afdragen' is used to mean 'pay or contribute', referring to fulfilling a financial obligation to the government.
Het touw werd tot de laatste vezel afgedragen door de constante wrijving.
The rope was completely worn out due to constant friction.
Here, 'afdragen' describes the deterioration or wearing out of the rope, indicating usage over time.
De leraar droeg verantwoordelijkheid af aan zijn assistent.
The teacher delegated responsibility to his assistant.
In this context, 'afdragen' signifies the transferring or delegation of responsibility to someone else.
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