achternaam

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Dutch

Etymology

Compound of achter +‎ naam.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɑx.tərˌnaːm/
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  • Hyphenation: ach‧ter‧naam

Noun

achternaam m (plural achternamen, diminutive achternaampje n)

  1. surname
    Coordinate term: voornaam

Descendants

  • Afrikaans: agternaam

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