hinter
Meaning and Usage
"Hinter" is a preposition in German, commonly used to indicate the position of something in the back or behind something else. It can also be used to convey the idea of "after" in a temporal sense, as in "hinterher" (afterwards).
Linguistic Analysis
The word "hinter" does not have a prefix or a suffix. It comes from the Middle High German word "hinter," which has the same meaning.
Comparisons between German and English
The German word "hinter" can be translated to English as "behind" or "after," depending on the context.
Cultural Context
Understanding the usage of "hinter" is essential for expressing positions, directions, and sequences in German, making it an important word to know for daily communication.
Example Sentences
- Das Buch liegt hinter dem Tisch. (The book is behind the table.)
- Ich komme gleich hinter dir. (I'll come right after you.)
Memory Tips
Associate "hinter" with the English word "behind" and create mental images of things positioned behind or sequences of events, to help remember its meaning and usage.
Additional Vocabulary
- vor (in front of)
- nach (after, behind)
- Hinterher (afterwards, later on)
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
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Conjugation (for verbs)
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