ADPOSITION
hinter/ˈhɪntɐ/behind; at the back of
hinter is a German adposition that means behind or at the back of. It is pronounced /ˈhɪntɐ/.
Definitions
1.in a position to the rear of something; at the back of(location)
a.situated on the other side of or at the back of something
Der Garten liegt hinter dem Haus.—The garden is behind the house.
b.metaphorically, not in the leading position
Sie bleibt oft hinter ihren Möglichkeiten zurück.—She often falls short of her potential.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "hinter" mean in English?
- "hinter" means behind or at the back of. It is a German adposition.
- How do you pronounce "hinter"?
- "hinter" is pronounced /ˈhɪntɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "hinter"?
- "hinter" is a adposition in German.
