Hinter
Example: Das Auto fährt hinter dem Haus entlang.
Definition
"Hinter" is a German preposition meaning 'behind' or 'at the back of'. It indicates a position or location that is at the rear side of something else, as in the example phrase 'Das Auto fährt hinter dem Haus entlang,' meaning the car drives along behind the house.
Etymology
The German preposition "hinter" originates from Old High German 'hintar', related to the word 'hind' in English, which also means 'at the back.' It reflects the concept of something being situated behind or at the rear, a usage that has remained consistent through centuries.
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"Hinter" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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