Typical Mistakes: Behind or After?

English · Year 10 · A2+ · 12 questions

Remember: behind or after?

Use after for time and order. It means nach or nachdem. It tells us that something happens later.

Use behind for a place or position. It means hinter. It tells us where someone or something is.

AFTER → time
I went to bed after watching a movie.
Ich bin ins Bett gegangen, nachdem ich einen Film gesehen hatte.
BEHIND → place
The car is parked behind the house.
Das Auto ist hinter dem Haus geparkt.

Tip: Ask yourself: When? → after. Where? → behind.

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