This is the 2907th most frequent Dutch word.
afname
"Afname" in English means "decrease" or "decline."
In this sentence, 'afname' is a noun meaning 'decrease' or 'reduction', indicating the act of becoming smaller or less.
De afname van de verkoop was onverwacht.
The decrease in sales was unexpected.
Here, 'afname' refers to the act of administering or conducting a test, a formal process.
Hij was aanwezig bij de afname van het examen.
He was present during the administration of the exam.
In this context, 'afname' implies the process of taking or collecting, specifically referring to collecting a sample for testing.