No. 6,893 in Dutch
achtergebleven
"Left behind" or "lagging behind."
In a sentence
De oude fiets is achtergebleven bij het station.
The old bicycle was left behind at the station.
In this sentence, 'achtergebleven' means 'left behind' and describes the object, the old bicycle, as remaining at a location unintentionally or due to oversight.
Hij voelde zich achtergebleven in de nieuwe technologie.
He felt left behind in the new technology.
Here, 'achtergebleven' expresses a figurative sense of not keeping up with developments or advancements, in this case, in technology.
Na de storm zijn er veel takken en bladeren achtergebleven op de grond.
After the storm, many branches and leaves were left behind on the ground.
In this context, 'achtergebleven' again suggests that something remains, specifically debris, after an event has occurred.
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