afgave

Dutch

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈɑfˌxaː.və/
  • Hyphenation: af‧ga‧ve

Etymology 1

First attested in the late 18th century. From af- +‎ gave, influenced by afgeven. Possibly a calque of German Abgabe, which is much more common.

Noun

afgave f (uncountable)

  1. (now rare) contribution, the act of handing over [from 18th c.]
  2. (rare) secretion, the act of secreting [from 20th c.]
Alternative forms

Etymology 2

See the etymology of the main entry.

Verb

afgave

  1. (archaic) singular past subjunctive of afgeven (when using a subclause)

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