Afmaken
Example: Ik moet mijn huiswerk afmaken voor morgen.
Definition
"Afmaken" is a Dutch verb meaning to complete or finish a task or activity, such as completing homework or finishing a project. It implies bringing something to a proper end or conclusion.
Etymology
The Dutch word "afmaken" is a compound of "af," meaning off or finished, and "maken," meaning to make or do. Together, they literally mean to make off or to finish. Did you know that this combination vividly conveys the idea of bringing something to a close?
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"Afmaken" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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