This is the 3366th most frequent Dutch word.
komaf
"Komaf" means "origin" or "background," often referring to someone's ancestry or social background.
In this sentence, 'komaf' refers to a person's origin or background.
Hij is van eenvoudige komaf.
He is of humble origin.
Here, 'komaf' is used to indicate the source or origin of a tradition.
We bespreken de komaf van deze traditie.
We are discussing the origin of this tradition.
In this example, 'komaf' denotes the origin or history of a surname.