im Nachhinein
German edit
Alternative forms edit
- im nachhinein (superseded)
Etymology edit
Literally, "in the after-in", that is roughly "going into it from afterwards".
Pronunciation edit
Adverb edit
- afterwards; after the fact; in hindsight
- Synonyms: hinterher, nachher; nachträglich; rückblickend, im Rückblick
Usage notes edit
- The phrase was formerly colloquial and chiefly southern. Since the later 20th century it has been standard and used throughout the language area.