keerzijde

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Dutch

Alternative forms

Etymology

Compound of keren +‎ zijde.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkeːrˌzɛi̯.də/
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  • Hyphenation: keer‧zij‧de

Noun

keerzijde f (plural keerzijden or keerzijdes)

  1. the backside of something, usually a flat object; the reverse
    Synonyms: achterkant, achterzijde, rugzijde
    Antonym: voorzijde
  2. the darker or less pleasant side of someone or something
    Synonym: schaduwzijde