achterstand

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of achter +‎ stand.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈɑx.tərˌstɑnt/
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Hyphenation: ach‧ter‧stand

Noun

achterstand m (plural achterstanden, diminutive achterstandje n)

delay, retardation; the state of being behind others (e.g. peers)
(sports, games) the condition of being behind one's opponent(s); the score or quantity that forms the deficit
backlog

Antonyms

voorsprong

Derived terms

achterstandswijk
leerachterstand

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