This is the 6938th most frequent Dutch word.
afgeslagen
"Afgeslagen" means "rejected" or "deflected" in English, depending on the context.
In this sentence, 'afgeslagen' is used as the past participle of the verb 'afslagen,' indicating the act of rejecting or turning something down.
Hij heeft het aanbod afgeslagen.
He turned down the offer.
Here 'afgeslagen' describes the action of the ball being struck or bounced off a surface, illustrating its usage in a physical context.
De bal is van de muur afgeslagen.
The ball was hit off the wall.
In this context, 'afgeslagen' refers to the act of making a turn, commonly used in describing directions or movement.