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noun · de-woord · B1

de afkomst

What does “afkomst” mean?

Syllables: af·komst

Meaning

English
origin, descent

This word takes “de”.

Example sentences

  • Hij is van Marokkaanse afkomst.He is of Moroccan origin.
  • Je afkomst mag geen reden zijn voor discriminatie.Your origin must never be a reason for discrimination.

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