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achterwaarts — meaning in English

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English meaning

aback adv Used in the phrase "taken aback": caught by surprise, startled, or momentarily thrown off guard.
backward adj/adv Directed or moving toward the rear, or in the opposite direction to normal or expected.

Senses

achterwaarts is used for these senses in English:

aback (archaic, Geordie) Towards the back or rear; backwards. [First attested prior to 1150.]

backward — full definition

adj/adv Directed or moving toward the rear, or in the opposite direction to normal or expected.
adj Less developed or advanced than expected, especially describing a place, culture, or way of thinking.
adj Reluctant or slow to act, learn, or come forward.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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