Learning language
Translation language
noun · A2 · often · mainly US

Hinterhof

back garden

German grammar
derHinterhofm
Meaning of Hinterhof

the area behind a house

Learn Hinterhof with free cards in 30 seconds.

Check vocabulary level

10 minutes a day can add up to 3,000 words a year. Spaced flashcards bring each word back when it is time to remember it.

Free flashcards·10,000+ words in the database·scheduled reviews
How important is this word
A2often

Hinterhof fits your vocabulary level. Check your level if you are not sure.

Pronunciation
German/ˈhɪntɐˌhɔf/
backyard
Hinterhof - back garden
free flashcards
Learn for freeLearn 7 words from "Top 5000"
Active review

How many words can you learn in a year?

If you learn 8-10 new words a day and review them regularly with flashcards, you can cover about 3,000 words in a year.

ZapomniEnglish brings words back at the right time: difficult words appear more often, familiar words less often.

Not sure what pace to start with? Check your vocabulary level and we will suggest words for your level.

We count words you add to learning and review regularly. Active use grows gradually and depends on practice.

How many words you can add to active review
PacePer dayPer yearBest for
Easy3 words≈ 1,100 wordsstarting without pressure
Balanced5 words≈ 1,800 wordssteady growth
Recommended8 words≈ 2,900 wordsaround 3,000 words a year
Fast10 words≈ 3,650 wordsvisible vocabulary growth
Intensive15 words≈ 5,500 wordsstrong motivation

Hinterhof with English translation

Hinterhof usage examples

🇬🇧English🇩🇪German

Die Kinder spielen im Hinterhof.

🇬🇧English🇩🇪German

Im Hinterhof steht ein alter Baum.

Learn by topic

Hinterhof belongs to the topic "Top 5000". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

Hinterhofbackyard
Apfelapple
Reisrice
Butterbutter
Huhnchicken
Familiefamily
Mamamom

Hinterhof synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between Hinterhof / Hintergarten / rückwärtiger Hof / Innenhof / Hof / Vorgarten

H
🇩🇪German
Hintergarten

Back garden; emphasizes a garden area behind the house, not just any yard or courtyard.

A2Rarely
R
🇩🇪German
rückwärtiger Hof

Rear yard/courtyard; a more descriptive and slightly formal way to say the yard behind a building.

A2Rarely
I
🇩🇪German
Innenhof

Inner courtyard; not just a backyard, but an enclosed space inside or between buildings.

A2Often
H
🇩🇪German
Hof

Yard/courtyard; a very general word that can mean a front, back, or inner yard, or even a farmyard.

A2Very Often
V
🇩🇪German
Vorgarten

Front garden; the area in front of the house, so it is the opposite of a backyard.

A2Often
G
🇩🇪German
Garten

Garden; a general word for an area with plants, flowers, or lawn, not necessarily behind a house.

A2Very Often
P
🇩🇪German
Park

Park; a public green space, not a yard behind a house.

A2Very Often

What's the difference

Related words and lists for Hinterhof

How to pronounce Hinterhof and what this word means

Hinterhof means back garden. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce Hinterhof

/ˈhɪntɐˌhɔf/

Hinterhof translation

back garden

Hinterhof examples

Die Kinder spielen im Hinterhof.

Hinterhof transcription

/ˈhɪntɐˌhɔf/

Questions about this word

Hinterhof meaning: what does it mean?

der Bereich hinter einem Haus

Hinterhof pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

Hinterhof is pronounced as /ˈhɪntɐˌhɔf/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Hinterhof definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Die Kinder spielen im Hinterhof. Translation: Дети играют во дворе за домом.

Audio practiceExamplesSmart repeats

Learn Hinterhof in your vocabulary

Add this word to practice, repeat it with audio, examples and your own word lists.