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afdanken — meaning in English

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English meaning

discard verb To throw away or get rid of something no longer wanted.

Senses

afdanken is used for these senses in English:

discard (transitive) To throw away, to reject.
downsize (transitive, euphemistic) To terminate the employment of.

discard — full definition

verb To throw away or get rid of something no longer wanted.
verb (card games) To throw out a card from one's hand.
noun Something, or a playing card, that has been thrown away or rejected.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Dutch words

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