ADVERB
hinterher/ˈhɪntɐheːɐ̯/afterwards; after that; behind (in pursuit)
hinterher is a German adverb that means afterwards, after that, or behind (in pursuit). It is pronounced /ˈhɪntɐheːɐ̯/.
Definitions
1.afterwards; later; after that(temporal)
a.at a later time
Zuerst essen wir, hinterher gehen wir spazieren.—First we eat, afterwards we go for a walk.
2.behind someone/something (in pursuit, moving after)(directional/in pursuit)
a.in pursuit of someone/something
Der Hund lief dem Ball hinterher.—The dog ran after the ball.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "hinterher" mean in English?
- "hinterher" means afterwards, after that, or behind (in pursuit). It is a German adverb.
- How do you pronounce "hinterher"?
- "hinterher" is pronounced /ˈhɪntɐheːɐ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "hinterher"?
- "hinterher" is a adverb in German.
