Hinterher
After it
Language note: 'Hinterher' combines 'hinter' (behind) and 'her' (motion towards).
Culture note: Pursuit is a key theme in literature and songs, emphasizing urgency.
Context: Laughing, the second friend says, ‘They went to follow the supposed invasion.’
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Hinterher
[hin-ter-hehr]
afterwards
Subsequent to a certain event or action.
Wir gehen hinterher Kaffee trinken.
We will have coffee afterwards.
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