This is the 492nd most frequent Danish word.
afsted
"Afsted" means "off," "away," or "on the way" in English.
Here, 'afsted' is used to express the intention of departing to attend the meeting shortly.
Jeg skal afsted til mødet om fem minutter.
I have to leave for the meeting in five minutes.
In this sentence, 'afsted' conveys that the bus departed.
Bussen er kørt afsted uden mig.
The bus has left without me.
Here, 'afsted' emphasizes the urgency of starting to move or leave to catch the train.