Achteruit
Example: Hij loopt achteruit om de auto te vermijden.
Definition
"Achteruit" is an adverb in Dutch meaning moving or going backward or in reverse. It describes motion or direction opposite to forward, as in the example sentence: 'Hij loopt achteruit om de auto te vermijden,' meaning 'He walks backward to avoid the car.'
Etymology
The Dutch word "achteruit" is a compound of "achter," meaning 'behind,' and "uit," meaning 'out.' Together, they convey the idea of moving out towards the back or backward. Did you know? This combination perfectly captures the notion of retreat or reversing direction.
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"Achteruit" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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