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Dutch
Etymology
From afstraffen (“to punish (severely)”) + -ing (“-ing, -ion, -ment”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈɑfˌstrɑ.fɪŋ/
- Hyphenation: af‧straf‧fing
Noun
afstraffing f (plural afstraffingen, diminutive afstraffinkje n)
- (literally) A stern, severe punishment, in particular as retribution.
- A castigation (a humiliating or sobering experience).
Die afstraffing zullen ze niet gauw vergeten!- They won't forget that lesson in a long time!
- A painful, embarrassing failure or defeat, a beating.
Na de vierde afstraffing keerden zelfs hun fans zich tegen de ploeg.- After the fourth mortal loss even their fans turned on the team.
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