This is the 6903rd most frequent Dutch word.
achterwege
"Achterwege" means "omitted" or "left out."
Here, 'achterwege' is used to imply keeping something withheld or refraining from doing something.
We hielden het nieuws achterwege om haar niet te teleurstellen.
We withheld the news to not disappoint her.
In this sentence, 'achterwege' suggests omitting or neglecting details.
Het is belangrijk dat je tijdens het spreken geen details achterwege laat.
It is important that you do not leave out details while speaking.
Here, 'achterwege' is employed to mean refraining from expressing something.