achterstand

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of achter ‎ stand.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɑx.tərˌstɑnt/

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• Hyphenation: ach‧ter‧stand

Noun

achterstand m (plural achterstanden, diminutive achterstandje n)

1. delay, retardation; the state of being behind others (e.g. peers)
2. (sports, games) the condition of being behind one's opponent(s); the score or quantity that forms the deficit
3. backlog

Antonyms

• voorsprong

Derived terms

• achterstandswijk
• leerachterstand