hinterher

Based on: her, hinter
Goethe B1 Adverb
  1. in pursuit, after
  2. after that, after it
1.

in pursuit, after

(In the sense of following someone. Usually used as a prefix like in "hinterherlaufen".)
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Examples
  • Die Kinder laufen dem Hund hinterher.
  • The children are running after the dog.
2.

after that, after it

Opposite: vorher
(In a temporal sense. A synonym for "danach", but it doesn't sound less like a sequence.)
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Examples
  • Ich esse erst zu Abend und gehe hinterher spazieren.
  • I eat dinner first and then go for a walk afterwards.

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

hinterher has 2 distinct meanings: 1. in pursuit, after, 2. after that, after it.

What is 'hinterher' related to?

The word 'hinterher' is related to her and hinter.

Where can I learn more about 'hinterher'?

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