afstraffing

Dutch

Etymology

From afstraffen (“to punish (severely)”) +‎ -ing (“-ing, -ion, -ment”).

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈɑfˌstrɑ.fɪŋ/
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Hyphenation: af‧straf‧fing

Noun

afstraffing f (plural afstraffingen, diminutive afstraffinkje n)

(literally) A severe punishment
A memorable lesson
Die afstraffing zullen ze niet gauw vergeten!
They won't forgot that lesson in a long time!
A painful, embarrassing failure or defeat
Na de vierde afstraffing keerden zelfs hun fans zich tegen de ploeg.
After the fourth mortal loss even their fans turned on the team.

Synonyms

(punishment): kastijding
(lesson): lesje

Related terms

afranseling
aftuigen (verb)
bestraffing
strafbaar (adjective)

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