Dutch

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Etymology

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Equivalent to achter (behind) +‎ over (over).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˌɑx.təˈroː.vər/, /ˌɑx.tərˈoː.vər/
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  • Hyphenation: ach‧ter‧over
  • Rhymes: -oːvər

Adverb

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achterover

  1. backwards, on one's back

Descendants

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  • Negerhollands: aster over