back in Dutch
back in Dutch is oud, achteraf, achter — back means the rear surface of the human or animal body, from the shoulders to the hips.
back in Dutch
oud
Not current.
achteraf
Situated away from the main or most frequented areas.
achter
(comparable, phonetics) Pronounced with the highest part of the body of the tongue toward the back of the mouth, near the soft palate (most often describing a vowel).
terug
(not comparable) To or in a previous condition or place.
tegen
In a manner that impedes.
rug
The rear of the body, especially the part between the neck and the end of the spine and opposite the chest and belly.
achterkant
The rear of the body, especially the part between the neck and the end of the spine and opposite the chest and belly.
achter
The rear of the body, especially the part between the neck and the end of the spine and opposite the chest and belly.
rugleuning
The rear of the body, especially the part between the neck and the end of the spine and opposite the chest and belly.
achter
That which is farthest away from the front.
achterkant
That which is farthest away from the front.
achterkant
The reverse side; the side that is not normally seen.
achter
The reverse side; the side that is not normally seen.
verdediger
(sports) In some team sports, a position behind most players on the team.
achterhoedespeler
(sports) In some team sports, a position behind most players on the team.
steunen
(transitive) To support.
achteruit gaan
(nautical, of the wind) To change direction contrary to the normal pattern; that is, to shift anticlockwise in the northern hemisphere, or clockwise in the southern hemisphere.
achteruit rijden
(nautical, of the wind) To change direction contrary to the normal pattern; that is, to shift anticlockwise in the northern hemisphere, or clockwise in the southern hemisphere.
What does "back" mean?
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noun The rear surface of the human or animal body, from the shoulders to the hips.
"He threw his back out lifting the sofa."
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noun The rear or reverse part of an object, as opposed to its front.
"Her name tag was pinned to the back of her jacket."
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adj Located at or toward the rear.
"We parked in the back lot."
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adv Toward a previous place, time, or condition.
"Put the milk back in the fridge."
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back in a sentence
- He threw his back out lifting the sofa.
- Her name tag was pinned to the back of her jacket.
- We parked in the back lot.
- Put the milk back in the fridge.
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What is "back" in Dutch?
"back" in Dutch is oud, achteraf, achter. back means: The rear surface of the human or animal body, from the shoulders to the hips.
How do you use "back" in a sentence?
Example: "He threw his back out lifting the sofa." In Dutch, "back" is oud, achteraf, achter.
Are there other ways to say "back" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 13 translations listed for "back": oud, achteraf, achter, terug, tegen, rug.
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