eine Spur hinterlassen
to leave a visible trace or evidence behind
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In a sentence
Der Einbrecher hinterlässt eine deutliche Spur im Schnee.
How it is used
Means to leave a visible trace or evidence behind. Neutral register. Used in a crime scene report: 'Der Täter hat keine Spuren hinterlassen.' Common mistake: using 'hinterlassen' for abstract marks (use 'hinterlassen' only for physical traces).
Other verbs that go with Spur
This is the choice the collocation turns on.
- eine Spur aufnehmento start following a physical trail (e
- einer Spur folgento follow a trail or clue, literally or metaphorically
- einer Spur nachgehento investigate or pursue a lead thoroughly
- die Spur verfolgento persistently track a trail, often with intent to catch
- die Spur verlierento lose track of a trail or clue
- die Spur wechselnchange lanes
Other collocations built on hinterlassen
- einen Eindruck hinterlassen bei+Dat.to leave an impression
- eine Nachricht hinterlassento leave a communication for someone not present
- eine Narbe hinterlassento leave a scar
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