achterkant

Dutch

Etymology

From achter (“behind”) +‎ kant (“side”).

Pronunciation

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

Noun

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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