How is the word hinter translated from German to English

An der Rückseite von etwas oder dorthin.

At or toward the back of something.

preposition
English translation
behind

Examples with “hinter”

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  • Der Garten liegt hinter dem Haus. The garden is behind the house.

  • Er rutschte aus und landete auf seinem Hintern. He slipped and landed on his behind.

  • Bitte stellen Sie sich hinter die gelbe Linie. Please stand behind the yellow line.

  • Mein Hintern tut nach der langen Fahrt weh. My behind hurts after the long ride.

  • Wer versteckt sich hinter dem Vorhang? Who is hiding behind the curtain?

  • Der Welpe setzte sich auf seinen Hintern und wartete. The puppy sat down on its behind and waited.

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FAQ about “hinter”

How is “hinter” translated from German?
“hinter” translates into English as “behind”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “hinter” mean?
Meaning of “hinter”: An der Rückseite von etwas oder dorthin. In English — “behind”.
What part of speech is “hinter”?
“hinter” is a preposition.
Where can I see examples with “hinter”?
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