This is the 6947th most frequent Dutch word.
afleggen
"Afleggen" means "to cover a distance, make a journey, take an exam, or give a statement."
In this sentence, 'afleggen' is used to denote covering a distance, often involving effort or endurance.
Hij besloot de lange afstand te voet af te leggen.
He decided to cover the long distance on foot.
Here, 'afleggen' means to undertake or complete an exam or test as part of a process or requirement.
Ze moesten een moeilijke test afleggen voor hun diploma.
They had to take a difficult test for their diploma.
In this context, 'afleggen' refers to formally making a statement, such as taking an oath or giving testimony.