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Etymology

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Deverbal from aftrappen. Equivalent to af (off) +‎ trap (kick). Calque of English kickoff.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɑf.trɑp/
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  • Hyphenation: af‧trap

Noun

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aftrap m (plural aftrappen, diminutive aftrapje n)

  1. (soccer) kickoff
  2. (by extension) kickoff, start, beginning