The exact lemma appears at position 10,952 in the cited OpenSubtitles-derived Dutch 50k token list. That is a corpus signal, not search volume or a claim that every sense is equally common. Forms, glosses, pronunciation and cited examples are adapted from English Wiktionary via Kaikki under CC BY-SA 4.0. See sources and modifications.
How afslaan is pronounced
IPA: /ˈɑfslaːn/ · Syllables: af·slaan
Pronunciation can vary by region and speaking context. Treat the transcription as a compact reference, then compare it with current native audio and practise the verb inside a phrase rather than as an isolated sound.
What afslaan means
to decline, to reject
to halt, to stop, to switch off
to turn, to take off in a direction perpendicular to the one one was travelling in before
to strike off
to beat up
Usage label: dialectal
The English gloss identifies a sense, not a one-word substitution that works in every sentence. Check the object, preposition, reflexive pronoun or separable element in the Dutch example before transferring the verb to a new situation.
Afslaan conjugation table
| Tense | Subject | Dutch form |
|---|---|---|
| Present | ik | sla af |
| Present | jij (subject first) | slaat af |
| Present | hij/zij/het | slaat af |
| Present | wij/jullie/zij | slaan af |
| Simple past | singular | sloeg af |
| Simple past | plural | sloegen af |
| Past participle | — | afgeslagen |
The table shows the standard subject-first jij anchor. Inversion after jij and formal u can require a different surface form. For separable verbs, the cited forms may already show the element in its natural main-clause position. In perfect constructions, choose the auxiliary required by the actual meaning and construction; do not attach hebben or zijn mechanically.
Translated afslaan examples
Hij heeft het aanbod afgeslagen.
He rejected the offer.
De motor is afgeslagen.
The engine has turned off.
Sla bij de volgende kruising links af.
At the next intersection, turn left.
These examples are citation-backed language data. Use them to notice the verb's partners and sentence position. Then change only one detail at a time—subject, time, place or object—so that your next sentence stays grammatical and remains connected to a real communicative purpose.
Turn the reference into speaking practice
- Read the first example once and identify the finite verb, subject and any required particle or preposition.
- Build a new present-tense message with sla af or slaat af and add a concrete time or place.
- Move the same event into the past with sloeg af; keep the meaning stable while changing the timeline.
- Use afgeslagen in a complete result message after checking the correct auxiliary for that construction.
Record all four messages without restarting. Listen once for meaning and sentence order, then once for the target form. Correct only the first error that changes meaning or blocks the listener, and repeat the sentence with one new detail. This creates retrieval practice rather than table recitation.
Self-check
- The chosen sense matches the situation.
- The finite form agrees with the subject.
- The time marker and verb tense tell the same timeline.
- Any separable element, reflexive pronoun, object or fixed preposition is present.
- The sentence contains enough detail for another person to respond.
Questions about afslaan
What does afslaan mean?
to decline, to reject; to halt, to stop, to switch off; to turn, to take off in a direction perpendicular to the one one was travelling in before; to strike off; to beat up.
What is the past tense of afslaan?
The cited standard singular anchor is sloeg af and the plural anchor is sloegen af.
What is the past participle of afslaan?
The cited past participle is afgeslagen. Verify the auxiliary in the sentence you actually want to say.
Use afslaan in a recorded answer
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