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hinten

at the back

adverb HIN-ten Less Common
Travel & Places Directions

Also means

behind

Usage Note

hinten marks a static location ('at the back'), while nach hinten expresses movement backwards and von hinten means 'from behind'. Contrast it with vorne ('at the front').

Examples

"Die Kinder sitzen hinten im Auto."

Natural Translation

The children sit in the back of the car.

Literal Translation

The children sit at-the-back in-the car.

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