Dutch Word · Intermediate
afschaffen
to abolish, abrogate
Pronunciation: /ˈɑfˌsxɑ.fə(n)/
Meaning
to abolish, abrogate
Example
Er was een lange strijd nodig om slavernij af te schaffen.
A long struggle was required to abolish slavery.
Practice tips
- Practice afschaffen 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.