hinauf

Based on: auf, hin
Adverb Prefix
1.

up, upward

Opposite: hinunter
(For actual location and with an added notion of 'to there' while 'herauf' and 'rauf' are more generic. Sounds a bit too high register for daily life and is not used for figurative raisings like a price for example. )
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Examples
  • Wir gehen den Berg hinauf.
  • We are going up the mountain.

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

hinauf has 1 distinct meaning: 1. up, upward.

What is 'hinauf' related to?

The word 'hinauf' is related to auf and hin.

Where can I learn more about 'hinauf'?

Check out the main YourDailyGerman Dictionary for more German vocabulary entries.