German word

dahinter

Pronunciation

IPA/daˈhɪntɐ/

Meaning

  • adverbbehind it

Example

Das Kind versteckt sich dahinter.

The child is hiding behind it.

Illustration for dahinter (behind it)

More examples

Was steckt dahinter?

What lies behind it?

Core concept

An unseen spot on the rear side of something already being discussed.

Common phrases

  • sich dahinter verstecken

    hide behind it

  • was steckt dahinter

    what lies behind it

  • genau dahinter

    right behind it

Similar words

hinten: A position at the back or rear of an object or place.
davor: A specific spot in front of an object already mentioned.
daneben: A specific spot directly beside an object already mentioned.
darunter: A position below an object already mentioned.

Definition in German

Auf die Position hinter etwas Bezug nimmt und oft am Satzende steht; entstanden aus der Verbindung von da und hinter.

Word origin

Dahinter combines da, meaning a referenced place or thing, with hinter, meaning behind, and forms a single adverb.

Usage tips

  • For a person, German normally uses hinter ihm or hinter ihr, while dahinter usually refers to a place, object, or idea.

Opposites

  • davorin front of itadverb
  • vornat the frontadverb

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