achterstand

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of achter +‎ stand.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɑx.tərˌstɑnt/

• Audio:

  (file)

• Hyphenation: ach‧ter‧stand

Noun

achterstand m (plural achterstanden, diminutive achterstandje n)

1. (sports, games) the condition of being behind one's opponent(s); the score or quantity that forms the deficit
2. backlog
3. delay, retardation

Antonyms

• voorsprong