No. 6,947 in Dutch
afleggen
"Afleggen" means "to cover a distance, make a journey, take an exam, or give a statement."
In a sentence
Hij besloot de lange afstand te voet af te leggen.
He decided to cover the long distance on foot.
In this sentence, 'afleggen' is used to denote covering a distance, often involving effort or endurance.
Ze moesten een moeilijke test afleggen voor hun diploma.
They had to take a difficult test for their diploma.
Here, 'afleggen' means to undertake or complete an exam or test as part of a process or requirement.
De getuige heeft een eed afgelegd bij de rechtbank.
The witness has taken an oath at the court.
In this context, 'afleggen' refers to formally making a statement, such as taking an oath or giving testimony.
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