Preposition / Adverb
hinter
Pronunciation: /ˈhɪntər/
behind, after
A2
rank #279
Meanings
Preposition
- behind, after
- after (in pursuit of)
- beyond (further away than)
Adverb
- over; to some place fairly nearby
Example sentence
„Wo ist mein Hut?“ – „Gleich hinter dir!“
"Where's my hat?" "Right behind you."
Word forms
Akkusativ / Dativ
Usage
- hinter dem Haus — behind the house; location uses dative
- hinter das Haus gehen — go behind the house; destination uses accusative
Der Ball liegt hinter dem Schuppen.
The ball is behind the shed.