Example: Achter de schermen wordt hard gewerkt aan het feest.
Definition
"Achter de schermen" is a Dutch expression meaning behind the scenes, referring to actions or work done out of public view, often to prepare or support an event or situation. For example, it describes efforts made privately to organize a party.
Translations
behind the scenes
entre bastidores
entre bastidors
en coulisses
hinter den Kulissen
dietro le quinte
nos bastidores
Etymology
The phrase "achter de schermen" literally translates to 'behind the screens' in English. It originates from theatrical settings where 'screens' or 'curtains' hide preparations from the audience. Over time, it evolved to describe any behind-the-scenes activity, not just in theater but in various areas of work or life.
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"Achter de schermen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (C2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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behind the scenes