Hintertreffen
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German[edit]
Etymology[edit]
hinter- (“behind, back”) + Treffen (“battle”) (18th century). Referred originally to the rear part of an army not taking part in a battle that would not partake in the benefits of victory.
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
Hintertreffen n (strong, genitive Hintertreffens, plural Hintertreffen)
- disadvantage, disadvantageous position
- Er geriet ins Hintertreffen.
- He was put at a disadvantage
Declension[edit]
Declension of Hintertreffen [sg-only, neuter, strong]
Further reading[edit]
- “Hintertreffen” in Duden online
- “Hintertreffen” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
- “Hintertreffen” in Uni Leipzig: Wortschatz-Lexikon