In German
hinter
Meaning: behind
Example sentences
DerHundläufthinterdasHaus.
The dog runs behind the house.
DerHundisthinterdemHaus.
The dog is behind the house.
HinterdemHausisteinGarten.
Behind the house is a garden.
Grammar note
“Hinter” is two-way: Akkusativ when something moves to a position behind something, Dativ when it's already there.
Common mistake
Don't use “hinter” for “after” in time (as in “after lunch”) — that's “nach”. “Hinter” is only spatial, about physical position.
Quick check
Which preposition means “behind”?
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Practise it in a lesson →Frequently asked questions
Is “hinter” used for time as well as place?
No, only for physical position. Use “nach” for “after” in time.
What is the opposite of “hinter”?
“Vor” (in front of).