hinter
behind
Meaning of hinter
an der Rückseite von etwas
at the back of something
Pronunciation
hinter with English translation
hinter usage examples
Der Hund sitzt hinter dem Sofa.
The dog is sitting behind the sofa.
Hinter dem Haus ist ein kleiner Garten.
There's a small garden behind the house.
hinter synonyms
What's the difference between hinter, rückseitig, am Ende, hinterher, zurück, rückwärtig, hinten, and dahinter
More formal: "on the rear side" or "on the back side." Often used for a surface or part of an object.
"At the end." Usually refers to the last position in a line, list, street, or queue, not simply "behind."
Usually means "afterward" or "following behind." As a location word, it is less common and suggests moving after someone.
"Back" or "backward." This is more about direction of movement than a fixed position.
Formal and technical: "rear" or "backward-facing." Often used in descriptions, instructions, or anatomy.
Advanced: broader words
Neutral: "at the back" or "in the rear." It describes location, not movement.
"Behind that" or "behind it." Emphasizes being on the other side of something that blocks the view.
"In the rear part." A very precise description of a location inside an object, building, or space.
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Questions about this word
What does hinter mean?
at the back of something
How do you pronounce hinter?
hinter is pronounced [ˈhɪntɐ].
How is hinter used in a sentence?
The dog is sitting behind the sofa. Translation: Der Hund sitzt hinter dem Sofa.
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