hinter

Based on: hinten
Goethe A2 Prefix Preposition
  1. behind
  2. to the rear/back
1.

behind

Opposite: vor
(As a preposition)
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Examples
  • Ich bin hinter dem Baum.
  • I am behind the tree.
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2.

to the rear/back

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What is the Difference – “hinter vs. hinten”

A fun look at the difference between "hinter" and "hinten" and a broader look at some basic principles of talking about location in German.

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The meaning of “hindern”

hindern, behindern and verhindern are all related to English to hinder, but they all mean slightly different things. And they're all important...

Vocab: hindern, Hindernis, behindern, Behinderung, behindert, verhindern

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How many meanings does the German word 'hinter' have?

hinter has 2 distinct meanings: 1. behind, 2. to the rear/back.

What is 'hinter' related to?

The word 'hinter' is related to hinten.

Where can I learn more about 'hinter'?

Here are some articles where you can learn more about 'hinter':

What is the Difference – “hinter vs. hinten”
A fun look at the difference between "hinter" and "hinten" and a broader look at some basic principles of talking about location in German.
Read article

The meaning of “hindern”
hindern, behindern and verhindern are all related to English to hinder, but they all mean slightly different things. And they're all important...
Vocab: hindern, Hindernis, behindern, Behinderung, behindert, verhindern
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