achterland

Dutch to English Other Ships, Sailing, Maritime

Another name for this word is hinterland. Which is the better translation: the surrounding areas or countryside?

Proposed translations (English)

5 +6

Kate Hudson (X)

26 mins

Kate Hudson (X)

Netherlands

Native in English

Works in field

Selected

hinterland

In geographical terms the land/region/area that a port serves is called the hinterland

Peer comment(s):

agree	Lucinda Hollenberg : I would use 'hinterland' -like Kate said. Tthe others are explanations of the definition. 3 mins
	Thanks
agree	Joost Simons 5 mins
	Thanks
agree	Tina Vonhof (X) 2 hrs
	Thanks
agree	rafw 3 hrs
	Thanks
agree	Dave Calderhead 3 hrs
	Thanks
agree	Jack den Haan : Yes, from the German I believe. At least that's what I learnt at High School... 4 hrs
	Thanks

4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "Thank you!"