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Dutch
Etymology
Compound of achter + stand.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈɑx.tərˌstɑnt/
- 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
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