Translation of German word "hinten" to English
hinten
/hɪntn/
Meaning
VerbAt or in the rear or back part of something.
How to use
hinten ('behind / at the back / in the rear') is an adverb (not a verb). Nach hinten gehen — To go to the back. Hinten links — At the back left.
🇬🇧 English
behind
Example
Er steht hinten im Haus.
He is standing behind the house.
Ich gehe hinten in den Garten.
I'm going behind the house to the garden.
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Common phrases
- nach hinten— backwards / to the back
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What is the definition of the German word "hinten"?▼
The German word "hinten" is defined as: "At or in the rear or back part of something."
What does the German word "hinten" mean?▼
The German word "hinten" means "behind" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "hinten"?▼
You can hear the correct audio pronunciation of the word "hinten" by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
Can I see an example sentence with "hinten"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Er steht hinten im Haus." (which translates as "He is standing behind the house.").
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