Nächst Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Nächst" is mainly used as adjective meaning "next", "following" or "then". It is also used as adverb and preposition.

Essential properties of "nächst"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Preposition

  • Governed cases: dative
  • Functions: local

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Immediately following in order, time, or place"

"Nächst", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die nächste Woche wird sehr beschäftigt sein.Next week will be very busy.
  2. Bitte nehmen Sie den nächsten Zug nach Berlin.Please take the next train to Berlin.
  3. Wir treffen uns am nächsten Montag.We will meet next Monday.

2.) "At the immediately following moment or place (adverbial)"

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

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Nächst werden wir die Ergebnisse besprechen.Next, we will discuss the results.
  2. Wir fahren nächst in den Urlaub.We are going on vacation next.
  3. Nächst steht die Präsentation auf dem Programm.Next on the agenda is the presentation.

3.) "Immediately after in importance or rank"

"Nächst", when used with this meaning, acts as preposition.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Nächst der Familie ist mir meine Arbeit am wichtigsten.Next to my family, my work is most important to me.
  2. Er ist Nächst dem Chef der Wichtigste im Unternehmen.He is the most important person in the company after the boss.
  3. Nächst dem Bahnhof befindet sich ein großer Parkplatz.Next to the train station is a large parking lot.
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