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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 41 examples of the Dutch word for "back" being used:
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My son comes back in a few days Mijn zoon komt over een paar dagen terug
They cycled there and took the train back. Ze gingen met de fiets heen en met de trein terug.
Put the book back where you found it. Leg het boek terug waar je het gevonden hebt.
to return terugkeren
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.

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"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