Dutch Word · Intermediate
afdoen
to remove, to take off
Pronunciation: /ˈɑv.dun/
Meaning
to remove, to take off
Example
Het was een zware dag geweest, ze deed haar mantel af, plofte in de luie stoel en gooide haar benen op de poef.
It had been a tough day, she took off her jacket, dropped in the armchair and threw her legs on the pouffe.
Practice tips
- Practice afdoen out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Dutch word is for intermediate-level learners.