achterkant

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Dutch

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Etymology

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From achter (behind) +‎ kant (side).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɑxtərˌkɑnt/
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  • Hyphenation: ach‧ter‧kant

Noun

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achterkant m (plural achterkanten, diminutive achterkantje n)

  1. The backside, rear-end of an object etc.
    Synonym: achterste
    Antonym: voorkant
  2. The reverse of a roughly symmetrical object which has a distinct front
    Synonyms: achterzijde, keerzijde, rugzijde
    Antonyms: voorkant, voorzijde
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