afslag

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch afslach. Equivalent to a deverbal from afslaan.

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Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɑf.slɑx/

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• Hyphenation: af‧slag

Noun

afslag m (plural afslagen, diminutive afslagje n)

1. exit turn (on a freeway)
2. Dutch auction (usually of fish) (reverse auction that starts at a high price that is gradually reduced until someone is willing to buy)

   Synonym: mijn

3. land erosion caused by a body of water
4. (archaic) reduction of price or value
5. (transitive) To auction an item through a Dutch auction.

Derived terms

• afslagplaats