ADVERB

dahinter/ˈdaːhɪntɐ/behind it; in back; in the background

dahinter is a German adverb that means behind it, in back, or in the background. It is pronounced /ˈdaːhɪntɐ/.

Definitions

1.behind it; on the far side of something(location)

a.in a physical, spatial sense, to the rear of something

Hinter dem Haus ist ein Garten, und dahinter steht ein Baum.Behind the house there is a garden, and behind that stands a tree.

2.in the background; as the cause or reason for something(figurative)

a.being responsible; hidden as a motive

Wer steckt eigentlich dahinter?Who is actually behind it?

Frequently asked questions

What does "dahinter" mean in English?
"dahinter" means behind it, in back, or in the background. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "dahinter"?
"dahinter" is pronounced /ˈdaːhɪntɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "dahinter"?
"dahinter" is a adverb in German.

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