nachhinein
Translation
afterwards, in retrospect, subsequently
Examples
Im Nachhinein war es eine gute Entscheidung.
In retrospect, it was a good decision.
Das wurde mir erst im Nachhinein klar.
That only became clear to me afterwards.
Grammar Patterns
im Nachhinein in retrospect, afterwards In retrospect, the trip was a good idea.
Similar Words
Synonyms: later, in retrospect; Antonyms: in advance, beforehand
Etymology
From 'nach' (after) + 'hinein' (into it). Literally 'after into it', implying looking back into a past event.
Memory Tips
Think of looking back 'into' ('hinein') the past 'after' ('nach') it has already happened. Often used as 'im Nachhinein'.