Afhandelen
Example: We moeten deze taken snel afhandelen voor de deadline.
Definition
"Afhandelen" means to complete or deal with a task or matter efficiently and thoroughly, ensuring that everything related to it is resolved or finalized. It is often used in contexts where responsibilities or duties need to be concluded, like handling tasks before a deadline.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "afhandelen" comes from combining "af-" meaning 'off' or 'away' and "handelen" meaning 'to handle' or 'to trade.' It literally suggests handling something from start to finish, effectively 'handling off' a task. Did you know? It reflects the idea of 'putting something out of your hands' once it's done.
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"Afhandelen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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