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"back (in the opposite direction)" in Dutch

terug
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Summary

The Dutch translation for “back (in the opposite direction)” is terug.

See also

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back rug
back (direction) weer

Examples of "back" in use

There are 40 examples of the Dutch word for "back" being used:
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I’ll be back by nine. Ik ben tegen negen uur terug.
I am back home. Ik ben terug thuis.
Each time you return. Telkens kom je terug.
to give back teruggeven
I asked for my money back. Ik vroeg mijn geld terug.
to win back terugwinnen
I’ll be back at three o’clock. Ik ben om drie uur terug.
to win back (long form) terug te winnen
They did not go back home. Ze gingen niet terug naar huis.
to reimburse terugbetalen

Practice Lesson

"back (in the opposite direction)" Practice (37)
Lesson
Lesson words
back (in the opposite direction),
to give back,
to reimburse,
to return,
to send back
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Lesson phrases
A round trip, please.,
After his exile, he returned to his country.,
Each time you return.,
Give me back my ring.,
I am back home.,
I asked for my money back.,
I haven’t seen Rick since he got back from New Zealand.,
I want my key back.,
I will be back soon.,
I’ll be back at three o’clock.,
I’ll be back by nine.,
I’ll be back soon.,
I’ll be coming back tonight.,
I’ll be right back.,
I’ll come back.,
looking back,
My mum came back from the shop.,
Put the book back where you found it.,
She came back disappointed.,
Step back.
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Acknowledgements

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Domien De Groot