achteruitvaart

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of achteruit (“backwards”) +‎ vaart (“sailing, navigation; going”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): (careful) /ɑx.tərˈœy̯tˌfaːrt/, (colloquial) /ɑx.təˈrœy̯tˌfaːrt/
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  • Hyphenation: ach‧ter‧uit‧vaart

Noun

achteruitvaart f (plural achteruitvaarten)

  1. (obsolete) deterioration
    Synonym: achteruitgang
  2. (obsolete) bankruptcy
    Synonyms: bankroet, faillissement
  3. the act or capability of sailing backward
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