This is the 601st most frequent Dutch word.
afspraken
"Agreements" or "appointments."
In this sentence, 'afspraken' refers to agreements or arrangements between people regarding specific tasks.
We hebben duidelijke afspraken gemaakt over de taken.
We have made clear arrangements about the tasks.
Here, 'afspraken' is used to refer to previously established plans or agreed rules.
De afspraken die we eerder hebben gemaakt, blijken nu erg nuttig.
The agreements we made earlier turn out to be very useful now.
In this context, 'afspraken' means appointments or meetings planned with friends.