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How do you say "behind" in German?
hinten
In German, "behind" is hinten.
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Pronunciation
Say HIN-ten. The i sounds like English in, and the stress is on the first syllable.
Grammar notes
Hinten is an adverb meaning behind, at the back, or in the rear. It is often used for location.
Example sentence
Die Toilette ist hinten im Haus.
The toilet is at the back of the house.
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How to remember hinten
Hinten often pairs with vorn (in front). Think of these opposites to remember both.
Related words
- above über
- backwards rückwärts
- below unten
- left links
- north-east nordosten
- north-west nordwesten
- right rechts
- south süden
- west westen
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Questions about hinten
How do you say "behind" in German?
In German, "behind" is hinten. It is a noun.
How is hinten written in German?
hinten is written using the standard German script.
How is hinten used in a sentence?
Use hinten as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Die Toilette ist hinten im Haus. (The toilet is at the back of the house.).
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