hinterher
Translation
afterwards, later, subsequently, behind
Examples
Erst die Arbeit, hinterher das Vergnügen.
First work, then pleasure.
Der Hund lief dem Ball hinterher.
The dog ran after the ball.
Hinterher ist man immer klüger.
One is always wiser in hindsight.
Grammar Patterns
hinterher afterwards, later We're going to the cinema and afterwards we'll eat something.
((sb./sth. dat)) hinterher to run/go after sb./sth. He ran after the thief.
Similar Words
Synonyms: danach, anschließend, später; Antonyms: vorher, zuvor
Etymology
A combination of 'hinter' (behind) and 'her' (hither, towards here). It describes movement from behind towards the speaker, which applies both to following someone and to time following an event.
Memory Tips
Think of someone coming 'hither' (her) from 'behind' (hinter) you. They are coming 'afterwards' or 'following behind'.