Hintertreffen
German
editEtymology
edithinter- (“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
editNoun
editHintertreffen n (strong, genitive Hintertreffens, plural Hintertreffen)
- disadvantage, disadvantageous position
- Er geriet ins Hintertreffen.
- He was put at a disadvantage
Declension
editDeclension 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