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  4. after

after

/ˈæftər/
nach

She arrived after the meeting had started.

Sie kam an, nachdem die Besprechung schon begonnen hatte.


neutral

nach (zeitlich)

We'll leave after breakfast.

Wir werden nach dem Frühstück gehen.

The day after tomorrow is Saturday.

Der Tag nach morgen ist Samstag.

Used to indicate time sequence or later than a point in time.

neutral

hinter (örtlich)

She ran after him.

Sie rannte hinter ihm her.

Indicates following in space or pursuit.

formell

gemäß (entsprechend)

After the law, all citizens are equal.

Gemäß dem Gesetz sind alle Bürger gleich.

Used to indicate conformity or accordance.

informell

trotz (obwohl)

After all his efforts, he failed.

Trotz all seiner Bemühungen ist er gescheitert.

Conveys contrast or unexpected outcome.

Kollokationen

after allschließlichday after dayTag für Tagafter thatdanach

Synonyme

followingsubsequentbehindaccording to

Antonyme

beforeprior toahead of

Verwandte Ausdrücke

after allRedewendung
used to indicate something that is relevant despite other factors

Profi-Tipp

Temporal vs. Spatial Use

For time, use 'nach' (e.g., 'after dinner' → 'nach dem Abendessen'). For physical following, use 'hinter' (e.g., 'after him' → 'hinter ihm her').

Goldene Regel

Prepositional Phrases

Always pair 'after' with a noun or pronoun in German (e.g., 'after the movie' → 'nach dem Film').

Wortursprung

Old English 'æfter', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'na' and German 'nach'.

Verwendungshinweise

Common in temporal and spatial contexts. In German, 'nach' is the primary equivalent, but 'hinter' may be used for physical following. 'After' can also imply contrast or concession in informal speech.

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