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Nach Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Nach" is mainly used as preposition meaning "to", "towards" or "after". It is also used as adverb.
Essential properties of "nach"
Its most important properties are:
Properties as Preposition
- Governed cases: dative
- Functions: local, temporal
Meanings of "nach" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "Indicates direction/movement towards a place or a posterior position in space/time"
"Nach", when used with this meaning, acts as preposition.
- Definition: "Indicates direction or movement towards a place or destination. Denotes a posterior position in space or time."
- Translation(s): to, towards, after
- Synonym(s): zu, in Richtung
- Antonym(s): von
- Related word(s): auf, in
📝 Some usage examples:
- Wir fahren nach Berlin.
- Der Zug fährt nach München ab.
- Ich komme nach der Arbeit nach Hause.
2.) "Indicates temporal/spatial sequence, meaning 'after' or 'later'"
"Nach", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.
- Definition: "Indicates a temporal or spatial sequence, meaning 'after' or 'later'."
- Translation(s): after, later, behind
- Synonym(s): danach, später
- Antonym(s): vor
- Related word(s): nachher, anschließend
📝 Some usage examples:
- Erst kommt die Arbeit, nach kommt das Vergnügen.
- Wir treffen uns nach dem Konzert.
- Kommst du nach?
3.) "Indicates agreement"
"Nach", when used with this meaning, acts as preposition.
- Definition: "Indicates agreement with something."
- Translation(s): according to, in accordance with, by
- Synonym(s): gemäß, laut
- Related word(s): entsprechend
📝 Some usage examples:
- Nach meiner Meinung ist das eine gute Idee.
- Wir handeln nach den Regeln.
- Das Essen wurde nach einem alten Rezept zubereitet.
4.) "Indicates a goal or search"
"Nach", when used with this meaning, acts as preposition.
- Definition: "Indicates a goal or purpose, especially in search of something."
- Translation(s): for, after, in search of
- Synonym(s): auf der Suche nach
- Related word(s): um
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er sucht nach einem neuen Job.
- Wir fragen nach dem Weg.
- Die Polizei fahndet nach dem Verdächtigen.