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achtern

German edit

Etymology edit

From German Low German achtern (“in the back”) from achter (“behind”), from Middle Low German achter. Equivalent to Old High German aftero, cf. modern German After (“anus”). Cognate also to Dutch achter, achteren; English after. Borrowed to modern standard German only in the context of navigation (otherwise hinten).

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈaxtɐn/, [ˈaχtɐn]
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Adverb edit

achtern

  1. (nautical) abaft (in the back of the ship)

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