What does afdalen in Dutch mean?

What is the meaning of the word afdalen in Dutch? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use afdalen in Dutch.

The word afdalen in Dutch means afdaling, afdalen, naar beneden gaan, naar beneden klimmen, dalen, laten afdalen, naar beneden doen/laten gaan. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word afdalen

afdaling

(physical)

From the airport, Catherine watched the plane's descent onto the runway.

afdalen, naar beneden gaan

(physically: go down)

The snow began falling and we decided we had better descend.

naar beneden klimmen

(descend by grasping)

She managed to climb down the mountain to fetch help for her injured friend.

dalen

(descend)

Keep going down until you reach the foot of the mountain.

laten afdalen, naar beneden doen/laten gaan

(physically: go down)

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