keerzijde

Dutch

Alternative forms
  • keerzij (less common)

Etymology

Compound of keren +‎ zijde.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈkeːrˌzɛi̯.də/
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  • Hyphenation: keer‧zij‧de

Noun

keerzijde f (plural keerzijden or keerzijdes)

  1. The backside of something, usually a flat object; the reverse.
    Synonyms: achterkant, achterzijde, rugzijde
    Antonym: voorzijde
  2. The darker or less pleasant side of someone or something.
    Synonym: schaduwzijde
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