Dutch edit

Etymology edit

Univerbation of achter aan.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˌɑx.təˈraːn/, /ˌɑx.tərˈaːn/
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  • Hyphenation: ach‧ter‧aan
  • Rhymes: -aːn

Adverb edit

achteraan

  1. in the back

Related terms edit

Descendants edit

  • Negerhollands: asteraan, asteran

Preposition edit

achteraan

  1. behind (at the back of)

Circumposition edit

achteraan

  1. after, behind, following
    Ze rennen allemaal achter mij aan.
    They're all running after me.

Inflection edit