Hintermann

== German == === Etymology === hinter +‎ Mann === Pronunciation === IPA(key): [ˈhɪntɐˌman] Hyphenation: Hin‧ter‧mann === Noun === Hintermann m (strong, genitive Hintermannes or Hintermanns, plural Hintermänner or Hinterleute, feminine Hinterfrau) (literally) one who is standing or sitting behind one Coordinate terms: Nebenmann, Vordermann (figurative) puppet master, mastermind, svengali, éminence grise Synonyms: Drahtzieher, Strippenzieher ==== Declension ==== === Interjection === Hintermann! (ball games) man on! (cry used to warn a teammate of an opponent approaching from the rear) === Further reading === “Hintermann” in Duden online “Hintermann” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache