aback in Dutch
aback in Dutch is achterwaarts, rugwaarts, achteraan — aback means used in the phrase "taken aback": caught by surprise, startled, or momentarily thrown off guard.
aback in Dutch
achterwaarts
(archaic, Geordie) Towards the back or rear; backwards. [First attested prior to 1150.]
rugwaarts
(archaic, Geordie) Towards the back or rear; backwards. [First attested prior to 1150.]
achteraan
(nautical) Backward against the mast; said of the sails when pressed by the wind from the "wrong" (forward) side, or of a ship when its sails are set that way. [First attested in the late 17th century.]
bak
(nautical) Backward against the mast; said of the sails when pressed by the wind from the "wrong" (forward) side, or of a ship when its sails are set that way. [First attested in the late 17th century.]
met een kopwind
(nautical) Backward against the mast; said of the sails when pressed by the wind from the "wrong" (forward) side, or of a ship when its sails are set that way. [First attested in the late 17th century.]
What does "aback" mean?
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adv Used in the phrase "taken aback": caught by surprise, startled, or momentarily thrown off guard.
"She was taken aback by how blunt his comment was."
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aback in a sentence
- She was taken aback by how blunt his comment was.
- I was a bit taken aback when he showed up uninvited.
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What is "aback" in Dutch?
"aback" in Dutch is achterwaarts, rugwaarts, achteraan. aback means: Used in the phrase "taken aback": caught by surprise, startled, or momentarily thrown off guard.
How do you use "aback" in a sentence?
Example: "She was taken aback by how blunt his comment was." In Dutch, "aback" is achterwaarts, rugwaarts, achteraan.
Are there other ways to say "aback" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 5 translations listed for "aback": achterwaarts, rugwaarts, achteraan, bak, met een kopwind.
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