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Hinter Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Hinter" is mainly used as preposition meaning "behind", "after" or "at the back". It is also used as adverb and adjective.
Essential properties of "hinter"
Its most important properties are:
Properties as Preposition
- Governed cases: accusative, dative
- Functions: local
Meanings of "hinter" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "Behind (preposition)"
"Hinter", when used with this meaning, acts as preposition.
- Definition: "Behind, on the other side of, at the back of something or someone in space."
- Translation(s): behind, after
- Synonym(s): nach
- Antonym(s): vor
- Related word(s): hinter sich, Dahinter
📝 Some usage examples:
- Das Haus steht hinter dem Baum.
- Die Katze versteckte sich hinter dem Sofa.
- Er parkte sein Auto hinter der Garage.
2.) "Behind (adverb)"
"Hinter", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.
- Definition: "Behind, at the back (adverbial use, often implying movement or direction)."
- Translation(s): behind, at the back, after
- Synonym(s): hinten, Rückwärts
- Antonym(s): vor
- Related word(s): dahinter, hinterher
📝 Some usage examples:
- Bitte gehen Sie hinter.
- Die Kinder spielten im Garten hinter dem Haus.
- Der Hund lief hinterher.
3.) "Rear/back (adjective)"
"Hinter", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.
- Definition: "Rear part, which is behind (adjectival use)."
- Translation(s): rear, back, posterior
- Synonym(s): Rückwärtig, Hinten liegend
- Antonym(s): Vorder
- Related word(s): Vorder
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die hinteren Reifen müssen gewechselt werden.
- Im hinteren Teil des Gartens wachsen Tomaten.
- Das hintere Zimmer ist sehr dunkel.