Achter
Example: De kat zit achter de stoel.
Definition
"Achter" is a Dutch preposition meaning 'behind' or 'at the back of,' indicating the position of something in relation to another object, typically used to describe spatial relationships as in the phrase 'De kat zit achter de stoel' (The cat is behind the chair).
Etymology
The Dutch word "achter" originates from Old Dutch and Old High German, related to the English word 'after' and German 'hinter,' all tracing back to the Proto-Germanic root *ahteraz, meaning 'behind' or 'back.' Did you know? Despite its similarity to 'after,' "achter" is specifically used for physical positioning rather than temporal sequence.
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"Achter" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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