astern in German
astern in German is achterlich, achtern — astern means behind a ship or boat, or moving backward.
astern in German
achterlich
Behind a vessel; having a bearing of 180 degrees from ahead.
achtern
In the direction of the stern; backward (motion); to the rear.
What does "astern" mean?
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adverb Behind a ship or boat, or moving backward.
"The tugboat fell astern as the liner picked up speed."
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astern in a sentence
- The tugboat fell astern as the liner picked up speed.
- The captain ordered "full astern" to slow the ship.
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What is "astern" in German?
"astern" in German is achterlich, achtern. astern means: Behind a ship or boat, or moving backward.
How do you use "astern" in a sentence?
Example: "The tugboat fell astern as the liner picked up speed." In German, "astern" is achterlich, achtern.
Are there other ways to say "astern" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "astern": achterlich, achtern.
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