Dutch words Dictionary

Overview and a list of Dutch words and phrases with their meaning and definitions. Define your own words at Folkabulary.

afwerpen

Folkabulary official definition

Afwerpen is a Flemish (Belgian-Dutch) word which means ‘to discard’. The Dutch would say ‘weggooien’, while in Belgium they call it ‘afwerpen’.

Other definitions:

  1. To throw off or cast off – To physically remove something by throwing it away or shedding it (e.g., a coat, chains).
  2. To reject or discard – To metaphorically rid oneself of something undesirable, like a burden, habit, or influence.
  3. To produce or yield – In some contexts (especially in agriculture or finance), it can mean to yield results or profit (e.g., de investering werpt veel af – “the investment yields a lot”).

baas

Folkabulary official definition
  1. Baas means ‘boss’ in the South African and Dutch language

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