im Nachhinein

== German == === Alternative forms === im nachhinein (superseded) === Etymology === Literally, “in the after-in”, that is roughly "going into it from afterwards". === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ɪmˈnaːx(h)iˌnaɪ̯n/ === 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 become standard and is used throughout the language area.