Meaning
Referring to the back side or position.
Cultural Background
Germans are very particular about queuing. 'Hinten' is the word you use to find your place. In Austria, 'hinten' is often used in colloquial phrases to mean 'at the end of something'. Swiss speakers often use 'hinde' instead of 'hinten'.
Adverb vs Preposition
Remember: Hinten = Adverb (no noun). Hinter = Preposition (needs a noun).
Meaning
Referring to the back side or position.
Adverb vs Preposition
Remember: Hinten = Adverb (no noun). Hinter = Preposition (needs a noun).
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
Die Tür ist ____.
Hinten is the correct adverb for location.
Choose the correct sentence.
Which is correct?
Hinten must be an adverb.
🎉 Score: /2
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
2 exercisesDie Tür ist ____.
Hinten is the correct adverb for location.
Which is correct?
Hinten must be an adverb.
🎉 Score: /2
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsNo, it is strictly spatial. Use 'später' for time.
It is neutral and used in all contexts.
Related Phrases
vorne
contrastin the front
nach hinten
builds onto the back
von hinten
builds onfrom the back
