No. 6,968 in Dutch
aftrek
Deduction.
In a sentence
De belastingaftrek voor studiekosten is afgeschaft.
The tax deduction for study costs has been abolished.
The term 'aftrek' here means 'deduction,' specifically in the context of taxation, indicating a reduction from the total amount of tax to be paid.
Door de hoge snelheid in de bocht verloor de auto zijn aftrek.
Due to the high speed in the curve, the car lost traction.
Here, 'aftrek' refers to 'traction,' implying the grip or friction between the car tires and the road surface.
Hij schreef met een potlood en gebruikte een gum om wat van de aftrek te verwijderen.
He wrote with a pencil and used an eraser to remove some of the marks.
In this context, 'aftrek' refers to marks or impurity on a surface, often used when describing residues or imperfections.
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