dahinter
Translation
behind it, behind that
Examples
Das Haus ist groß, dahinter ist ein Garten.
The house is big, behind it is a garden.
Was steckt dahinter?
What's behind it?
Grammar Patterns
((local)) dahinter + to be/stand/lie to be/stand/lie behind it Dahinter steht ein Baum.
((figurative)) dahinter stecken to be behind it (the reason) Ich frage mich, was dahinter steckt.
Similar Words
Synonyms: at the back of it; Antonyms: davor
Etymology
Composed of 'da' (there) + 'hinter' (behind). Literally means 'there-behind'.
Memory Tips
'da' refers to a previously mentioned object, and 'hinter' specifies the location 'behind' it.