Dahinter Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Dahinter" is used as adverb with the meaning of "behind", "at the back" or "after that".

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Meanings of "dahinter" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Behind something or someone"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Schlüssel liegt dahinter.The key is behind it.
  2. Ich vermute, dass sich mehr dahinter verbirgt.I suspect there's more behind it.
  3. Schau mal, was dahinter ist.Look what's behind it.

2.) "After something in time or sequence"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Erst kommt der Hauptgang, dahinter folgt der Nachtisch.First comes the main course, after that follows dessert.
  2. Sie las den Brief und dahinter noch eine Notiz.She read the letter and after that, another note.
  3. Zuerst die Arbeit, dahinter das Vergnügen.First work, then pleasure.

3.) "Behind an appearance or situation, indicating a hidden meaning or underlying reason"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Was steckt dahinter?What's behind it?
  2. Ich möchte wissen, was dahinter steckt.I want to know what's behind it.
  3. Es muss mehr dahinter sein, als wir sehen können.There must be more to it than we can see.
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