Translation of German word "hinter" to English
hinter
/ˈhɪndɐ/
Meaning
PrepositionAt or to the back or far side of.
How to use
The preposition hinter ('behind') is a two-way preposition (Wechselpräposition). It governs the dative case when indicating a static position (answering wo? / where: hinter dem Haus — behind the house) and the accusative case when indicating movement or direction (answering wohin? / where to: hinter das Haus — behind the house).
🇬🇧 English
behind
Example
Die Kinder versteckten sich hinter der Mauer.
The children hid behind the wall.
Hinter der Garage muss so schnell wie möglich geräumt werden.
Behind the garage must be cleared as quickly as possible.
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Common phrases
- hinter dem Rücken— behind the back / behind someone's back (dative location)
- hinter sich lassen— to leave behind (accusative direction)
- hintereinander— one after another / consecutively (adverb)
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What is the definition of the German word "hinter"?▼
The German word "hinter" is defined as: "At or to the back or far side of."
What does the German word "hinter" mean?▼
The German word "hinter" means "behind" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "hinter"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Die Kinder versteckten sich hinter der Mauer." (which translates as "The children hid behind the wall.").
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