This is the 6980th most frequent Dutch word.
afzet
"Afzet" in English means "sales," "landing" (e.g., goods), or "blockade," depending on context.
Here, 'afzet' refers to the sales or the volume of items sold, typically in a commercial context.
De afzet van luxe auto's is dit jaar gestegen.
The sales of luxury cars have increased this year.
In this sentence, 'afzet' denotes the physical closure or restriction of an outlet or passage.
Tijdens het protest blokkeerden demonstranten de afzet van de straat.
During the protest, demonstrators blocked the exit of the street.
Here, 'afzet' is used to describe the delineation or marking off of an area.