backward in Dutch
backward in Dutch is achterhaald, achteruit, naar achteren — backward means directed or moving toward the rear, or in the opposite direction to normal or expected.
backward in Dutch
achterhaald
achteruit
Acting or moving in the direction opposite to the usual direction of movement.
naar achteren
Acting or moving in the direction opposite to the usual direction of movement.
onderontwikkeld
Of a culture, country, practice etc., undeveloped or unsophisticated.
achterwaarts
What does "backward" mean?
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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."
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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."
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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.
- Some visitors described the town as backward, because it still had no proper roads.
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What is "backward" in Dutch?
"backward" in Dutch is achterhaald, achteruit, naar achteren. 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 Dutch, "backward" is achterhaald, achteruit, naar achteren.
Are there other ways to say "backward" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 5 translations listed for "backward": achterhaald, achteruit, naar achteren, onderontwikkeld, achterwaarts.
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