aftrap

Dutch

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɑf.trɑp/

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• Hyphenation: af‧trap

Noun

aftrap m (plural aftrappen, diminutive aftrapje n)

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