No. 6,952 in Dutch
afscheidnemende
"Parting" or "taking leave."
In a sentence
De afscheidnemende medewerker sprak tot zijn collega's.
The departing employee spoke to his colleagues.
Here, 'afscheidnemende' is used as an adjective modifying 'medewerker', which describes someone who is leaving or saying goodbye.
De afscheidnemende trein verdween langzaam uit zicht.
The departing train slowly disappeared out of sight.
In this sentence, 'afscheidnemende' is used as an adjective to describe 'trein', implying the train is departing or leaving.
Hij zwaaide naar de afscheidnemende reizigers op het perron.
He waved to the departing travelers on the platform.
'Afscheidnemende' here describes 'reizigers', referring to the travelers who are in the act of leaving or saying goodbye.
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