aanslag

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch aenslach, from aenslaen and slach (modern Dutch aanslaan and slag). Equivalent to aan (on) + slag (strike, hit).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈaːn.slɑx/
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: aan‧slag

Noun

aanslag m (plural aanslagen, diminutive aanslagje n)

  1. deposit (substance layered on a surface)
    Jakkes, er zit aanslag op de plee.
    Yuck, there's scale on the loo.
  2. stroke, keystroke
  3. attack, assault
  4. (of taxes) assessment

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Descendants

  • Afrikaans: aanslag
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