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hinter

hinter

See also: hinter-

English

Noun

hinter ‎(plural hinters)

  1. Agent noun of hint; someone who hints.

German

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈhɪntɐ/

Etymology

From Old High German hintar, from Proto-Germanic *hinder.

Preposition

hinter

  1. behind

Usage notes

The preposition “hinter” is used with accusative case if the verb shows movement from one place to another, whereas it is used with dative case if the verb shows location.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈhɪntə(ɹ)/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈhɪntɚ/, [ˈhɪɾ̃ɚ]

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