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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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to send back terugsturen
She came back disappointed. Ze kwam teleurgesteld terug.
After his exile, he returned to his country. Na zijn ballingschap keerde hij terug naar zijn land.
looking back terugblikkend
very fast back to our side spoorslags terug naar onze kant
I haven’t seen Rick since he got back from New Zealand. Ik heb Rik niet gezien sedert hij terug is uit Nieuw-Zeeland.
Those who misbehave during the lesson can clear off and do not have to come back. Wie zich tijdens de les misdraagt, kan opkrassen en hoeft niet meer terug te komen.
My son comes back this afternoon. Mijn zoon komt vanmiddag terug.
My son comes back this morning. Mijn zoon komt vanmorgen terug.
My son comes back this week. Mijn zoon komt deze week terug.

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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Domien De Groot