English–German
“behind” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈhɪntɐ/
Example
Das Auto steht hinter dem Haus.
The car is parked behind the house.
How to say “behind” in German
“Behind” in German is hinter.
A place or direction on the far side of one thing, often hidden from the front view.
Example sentences with hinter
Das Kind stellt die Kiste hinter den Sessel.
The child puts the box behind the armchair.
Tips for using hinter
- Hinter takes the dative for a fixed position and the accusative for movement toward or behind something.