No. 6,967 in Dutch
aftrad
"Aftrad" means "resigned" or "stepped down" in English.
In a sentence
De koning trad af van zijn troon.
The king abdicated his throne.
Here, 'aftrad' refers to voluntarily stepping down from a position of power or authority.
Na een lange vergadering trad de voorzitter af.
After a long meeting, the chairman resigned.
In this case, 'aftrad' indicates resignation from an official position after fulfilling one's duty.
Hij trad af omdat hij de verantwoordelijkheid niet langer aankon.
He stepped down because he could no longer handle the responsibility.
Here, 'aftrad' implies stepping aside to cope with personal limitations or challenges.
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