achtergrond

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Etymology[edit]

Compound of achter +‎ grond. This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈɑx.tərˌɣrɔnt/
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  • Hyphenation: ach‧ter‧grond

Noun[edit]

achtergrond m (plural achtergronden, diminutive achtergrondje n)

  1. background [from early 17th c.]

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  • Afrikaans: agtergrond