Dutch

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Etymology

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Compound of achter (back, behind) +‎ zak (pocket).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɑx.tərˌzɑk/
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  • Hyphenation: ach‧ter‧zak

Noun

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achterzak m (plural achterzakken, diminutive achterzakje n)

  1. back pocket
    Synonym: kontzak (informal)