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