Nachdem Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Nachdem" is mainly used as conjunction meaning "after", "once" or "afterwards". It is also used as adverb.

Essential properties of "nachdem"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Conjunction

subordinating

Meanings of "nachdem" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "After, once (conjunction)"

"Nachdem", when used with this meaning, acts as conjunction.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Nachdem er gegessen hatte, ging er ins Bett.After he had eaten, he went to bed.
  2. Wir werden uns treffen, nachdem ich von der Arbeit nach Hause gekommen bin.We will meet after I have come home from work.
  3. Nachdem der Film zu Ende war, gingen wir in ein Restaurant.After the film was over, we went to a restaurant.

2.) "After, subsequently (adverb)"

"Nachdem", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Erst aßen wir zu Mittag, nachdem gingen wir spazieren.First we had lunch, afterwards we went for a walk.
  2. Sie kam spät an und nachdem war sie sehr müde.She arrived late and afterwards she was very tired.
  3. Wir besuchten das Museum und nachdem gingen wir Kaffee trinken.We visited the museum and afterwards we went for coffee.
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