No. 6,898 in Dutch
achterna
"Achterna" means "after" or "behind" in English, often indicating pursuit or following.
In a sentence
Hij liep de hond achterna.
He walked after the dog.
In this sentence, 'achterna' is used as a preposition indicating following behind or after someone or something.
Ze renden de bus achterna om hem niet te missen.
They ran after the bus so as not to miss it.
Here, 'achterna' conveys the action of chasing or running behind an object to catch up.
Jij gaat je dromen achterna, en dat is bewonderenswaardig.
You are pursuing your dreams, and that is admirable.
In this context, 'achterna' metaphorically expresses following one's aspirations or goals.
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