efter

Meaning

behind

Etymology

From Old Frisian efter, from Proto-West Germanic *aftar (“more aft, further behind”).

Sentences

Hy wie doe pas efter yn de tweintich .

He was only in his late twenties at the time.

Wa hie dat efter Arjen socht.

Who would have looked for that behind Arjen.

De natuerlike seleksje is de motor efter de feroaring fan de soarten.

Natural selection is the engine behind the change of species.

Syn advokaat woe de rjochtsaak efter sletten doarren behannelje.

His lawyer wanted to handle the trial behind closed doors.

Dit ûnderwerp heart net efter sletten doarren besprutsen te wurden .

This topic should not be discussed behind closed doors.

By dit ûndersyk leine tsjûgen ferklearringen ôf efter tichte doarren .

During this investigation, witnesses gave statements behind closed doors.

Efter de griene dunen fynst it prachtige wite strân .

Behind the green dunes you will find the beautiful white beach.

Syn abbekaat woe de rjochtsaak efter sletten doarren behannelje.

His lawyer wanted to handle the trial behind closed doors.