verb
hinterhergehen
go after
sich nach jemandem oder etwas bewegen und dabei denselben Weg nehmen.
The German word "hinterhergehen" is a verb composed of "hinter" (behind) and "gehen" (to go/walk). It literally means "to go after" or "to follow". It can be used physically (to follow someone) or figuratively (to pursue or deal with something afterwards).
Similar words:
- nachgehen (to follow, pursue)
- folgen (to follow)
- verfolgen (to follow/track)
Differences:
- hinterhergehen often implies physically walking behind someone or something, sometimes casually or with a delay.
- nachgehen can imply pursuing an activity or investigation more actively.
- folgen is more general for following or obeying.
- verfolgen has a stronger meaning of closely tracking or even chasing.
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Examples
Wir gehen ihm langsam hinterher.verb
We slowly go after him.
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