No. 6,946 in Dutch
aflaat
An "aflaat" is an indulgence in the Roman Catholic Church, reducing punishment for sins.
In a sentence
De middeleeuwse kerk verkocht aflaten aan gelovigen.
The medieval church sold indulgences to believers.
Here, 'aflaten' refers to 'indulgences' in a religious historical context, representing documents granting remission of punishment for sins.
Een aflaat kan worden gezien als een manier om vergiffenis te verkrijgen.
An indulgence can be seen as a way to obtain forgiveness.
In this sentence, 'aflaat' is used in its general sense within discussions of historical or religious forgiveness practices.
Het concept van een aflaat varieert tussen verschillende religieuze stromingen.
The concept of an indulgence varies between different religious denominations.
Here, the word 'aflaat' explores its broader conceptual meaning within varying traditions.
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