Dutch Word of the Day
afspreken
/AF-spree-ken/ • verb — 25th of Aug, 2026
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Meaning: to arrange, agree on, or make an appointment to meet
Examples
- We spreken morgen om drie uur af.
(We are meeting tomorrow at three o'clock.) - Kunnen we voor vrijdag iets afspreken?
(Can we arrange something before Friday?) - Ze hebben afgesproken in het café.
(They agreed to meet at the café.)
Synonyms
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Conjugation
| Person | Tegenwoordige Tijd | Verleden Tijd |
|---|---|---|
| ik | spreek af | sprak af |
| jij/je | spreekt af | sprak af |
| hij/zij/het | spreekt af | sprak af |
| wij/we | spreken af | spraken af |
| jullie | spreken af | spraken af |
| zij/ze | spreken af | spraken af |
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Afspreken is very common in everyday Dutch when talking about making plans, meeting up, or agreeing on a time or place. It is often used with a time expression or location, like om 8 uur or in de stad.
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