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vanachter

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Dutch

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Etymology

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Univerbation of van +‎ achter.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /vɑˈnɑxtər/
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  • Hyphenation: van‧ach‧ter

Preposition

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vanachter

  1. from behind
    Vanachter het raam bekeek ik het vuurwerk.
    From behind the window I watched the fireworks.

Adverb

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vanachter

  1. at the back
    De auto was vanachter behoorlijk beschadigd.
    The car was badly damaged at the back.