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behind in German

behind in German is hinten, hinter, Hintern — behind means at or toward the back of something, or after it in time, position, or progress.

behind in German

hinten
adv
At or in the rear or back part of something.
hinter
adv
At or in the rear or back part of something.
Hintern
noun
(informal) The buttocks, bottom, butt.
hinter
prep
hinten
prep

What does "behind" mean?

  1. preposition At or toward the back of something, or after it in time, position, or progress.
    "The keys fell behind the sofa."
  2. preposition Responsible for, or the reason for, something.
    "Nobody knows who is behind the anonymous donation."
  3. noun Informal term for a person's buttocks.
    "He slipped and landed on his behind."

behind in a sentence

  • The keys fell behind the sofa.
  • He's behind on his rent this month.
  • Nobody knows who is behind the anonymous donation.
  • He slipped and landed on his behind.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "behind" in German?

"behind" in German is hinten, hinter, Hintern. behind means: At or toward the back of something, or after it in time, position, or progress.

How do you use "behind" in a sentence?

Example: "The keys fell behind the sofa." In German, "behind" is hinten, hinter, Hintern.

Are there other ways to say "behind" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "behind": hinten, hinter, Hintern.

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