This is the 6966th most frequent Dutch word.
aftekent
"Aftekent" means "marks" or "stands out."
In this sentence, 'aftekent' refers to the act of officially signing or marking something.
Hij aftekent de orders met een duidelijke handtekening.
He signs the orders with a clear signature.
Here, 'aftekent' is used to mean 'stands out' or 'is clearly visible' in a context describing an evident separation.
De grens tussen de twee landen aftekent zich scherp in het landschap.
The border between the two countries stands out sharply in the landscape.
In this case, 'aftekent' has the meaning of drawing or delineating something distinctly.