afdeling /ˈɑfdˌeːlɪŋ/ · noun · CEFR B2. Dutch translation of "division".

See also: Vocabulary entry (Dutch)

Source term
division
Translation
afdeling
CEFR Level
B2
Part of speech
noun
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Article, Gender & Forms

Dutch article information is not stored for this word.

Dictionary form afdeling
Regular/likely plural afdelingen
Diminutive afdelingje
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + afdeling
Examples
Dit is afdeling.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Example Sentences

Ze werkt op de marketingafdeling van een groot internationaal bedrijf.

English: She works in the marketing division of a large international firm.

B2 · organizationalStructures

De verdeling van huishoudelijke taken moet eerlijk zijn tussen partners.

English: The division of household tasks should be fair between partners.

B2 · organizationalStructures

Er is een duidelijke scheiding tussen de twee delen van de stad.

English: There is a clear division between the two parts of town.

B2 · organizationalStructures

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