achterhoek

This is the 2463rd most frequent Dutch word.


achterhoek

"Back corner" or "rear corner."


Here, 'Achterhoek' is used as a proper noun referring to a specific region in the Netherlands.

Ik kom uit de Achterhoek.

I come from the Achterhoek.


In this sentence, 'achterhoek' is used as a compound noun meaning the back corner of an area.

In de achterhoek van de kamer staat een oude stoel.

In the back corner of the room stands an old chair.


Once again, 'Achterhoek' is used as a proper noun denoting the region in the Netherlands.

Ze gingen op vakantie naar een rustig huisje in de Achterhoek.

They went on vacation to a quiet cottage in the Achterhoek.