Meaning 1neutral · 82%
A later point from which an earlier event is considered retrospectively.
Natural examples
Im Nachhinein war die frühere Abfahrt klug.
In retrospect, leaving earlier was wise.
Im Nachhinein erkannte sie den kleinen Fehler.
In retrospect, she noticed the small mistake.
Im Nachhinein wirkt der Streit unnötig.
In retrospect, the argument seems unnecessary.
Usage note
Duden lists the noun without an article; it is commonly used in the fixed phrase im Nachhinein, meaning retrospectively or later.
Mini-lesson: Nachhinein
A later point from which an earlier event is considered retrospectively. Duden lists the noun without an article; it is commonly used in the fixed phrase im Nachhinein, meaning retrospectively or later.
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