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. back street
  2. shady (shifty) street

Usage notes

Most commonly used in its diminutive form.

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