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

• afgaaf (dated)

Etymology 2

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Verb

afgave

1. (dated or formal) singular dependent-clause past subjunctive of afgeven

Anagrams

• gave af