achterafstraat

Dutch

Etymology

From achteraf +‎ straat.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɑx.tərˈɑfˌstraːt/, /ɑx.təˈrɑfˌstraːt/

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• Hyphenation: ach‧ter‧af‧straat

Noun

achterafstraat f (plural achterafstraten, diminutive achterafstraatje n)

1. A back street.
2. A shady (shifty) street.

Usage notes

Most commonly used in its diminutive form.