Achterblijven
Example: Soms blijven mensen achterblijven als ze niet goed plannen.
Definition
"Achterblijven" means to remain behind or stay back, often used when someone or something does not keep up with others or falls behind in progress or movement. For example, people may "achterblijven" if they do not plan well.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "achterblijven" is a compound of "achter" meaning 'behind' and "blijven" meaning 'to stay'. It literally means 'to stay behind'. This word has been used in Dutch for centuries, reflecting the simple idea of remaining at a place while others move on.
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"Achterblijven" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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to lag behind