No. 1,494 in Dutch
afgeschaft
"Afgeschaft" means "abolished" or "discontinued" in English.
In a sentence
De regering heeft de oude belastingwetten afgeschaft.
The government has abolished the old tax laws.
In this sentence, 'afgeschaft' is used to indicate that the tax laws were officially repealed or discontinued.
Het gebruik van gratis plastic tassen is in veel winkels afgeschaft.
The use of free plastic bags has been abolished in many shops.
Here, 'afgeschaft' describes the act of stopping or prohibiting the distribution of free plastic bags as a measure or rule.
Die traditie is al jaren geleden afgeschaft.
That tradition was abolished years ago.
In this context, 'afgeschaft' refers to the cessation or abandonment of a long-standing tradition or custom.
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