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backward in Danish

backward in Danish is bagudrettet, bagvendt, efter — backward means directed or moving toward the rear, or in the opposite direction to normal or expected.

backward in Danish

bagudrettet
adj
bagvendt
adj
efter
adj
efterbliven
adj
omvendt
adj
baglænges
adv
baglæns
adv

What does "backward" mean?

  1. adj/adv Directed or moving toward the rear, or in the opposite direction to normal or expected.
    "He took a backward glance before leaving the room."
  2. adj Less developed or advanced than expected, especially describing a place, culture, or way of thinking.
    "Critics called the policy backward and out of step with modern attitudes."
  3. adj Reluctant or slow to act, learn, or come forward.
    "He was oddly backward about asking for help even when he clearly needed it."
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backward in a sentence

  • He took a backward glance before leaving the room.
  • The car rolled backward down the hill.
  • Critics called the policy backward and out of step with modern attitudes.
  • He was oddly backward about asking for help even when he clearly needed it.

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What is "backward" in Danish?

"backward" in Danish is bagudrettet, bagvendt, efter. backward means: Directed or moving toward the rear, or in the opposite direction to normal or expected.

How do you use "backward" in a sentence?

Example: "He took a backward glance before leaving the room." In Danish, "backward" is bagudrettet, bagvendt, efter.

Are there other ways to say "backward" in Danish?

Yes — Danish has 7 translations listed for "backward": bagudrettet, bagvendt, efter, efterbliven, omvendt, baglænges.

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