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Originally Posted by QT
I've taken a look at "van Dale" ( www.vandale.nl) en that dictionary (I remember the word) also knows "binnenspiegel"
ach·ter·uit·kijk·spie·gel (de ~ (m.))
1 spiegeltje aan een auto of motorfiets waarin men de situatie op de weg achter zich kan zien
bin·nen·spie·gel (de ~ (m.))
1 achteruitkijkspiegel in een auto
Conclusion: The "binnenspiegel" is the rear view mirror inside the car.
The "achteruitkijkspiegel"can be used for all kinds of rear view mirrors  |
If you have driving-lessons, they never say e.g. if you have to make a right turn "achteruitkijkspiegel/rechterschouder" , they say "binnenspiegel/rechterschouder"
I never heard of "achteruitkijkspiegel"being used, but it makes sence for a motor, because on a bike you are not "binnen".
Sorry Bren for being even more confusing, but I studied translater English for a year (years back) and the only right translation for such a mirror in a car would have to be "binnenspiegel".
btw Bren: I saw your Dutch is improving by the minute
