No. 6,937 in Dutch
afgeplakt
Covered or sealed off with tape or adhesive material.
In a sentence
De ramen van het huis waren afgeplakt met zwart plastic.
The windows of the house were taped with black plastic.
Here, 'afgeplakt' is used to describe the act of covering the windows with a material to block visibility.
Tijdens de verbouwing werd de vloer afgeplakt om beschadiging te voorkomen.
During the renovation, the floor was taped to prevent damage.
In this sentence, 'afgeplakt' refers to protecting the floor surface by covering it with a protective layer.
De brievenbus werd tijdelijk afgeplakt, zodat er geen post bezorgd kon worden.
The mailbox was temporarily taped off so that no mail could be delivered.
Here, 'afgeplakt' implies sealing the mailbox entrance to prevent the insertion of mail.
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