after in German
after in German is darauf, hinterher, nachdem — after means later in time than; following.
after in German
darauf
Behind; later in time; following.
hinterher
Behind; later in time; following.
nachdem
Signifies that the action of the clause it starts takes place before the action of the other clause.
nach
hinter
wegen
(Irish, Newfoundland, usually, preceded by a form of be, followed by an -ing form of a verb) Used to indicate recent completion of an activity.
nach
(Irish, Newfoundland, usually, preceded by a form of be, followed by an -ing form of a verb) Used to indicate recent completion of an activity.
nach
In allusion to, in imitation of; following or referencing.
trotz
In allusion to, in imitation of; following or referencing.
What does "after" mean?
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prep Later in time than; following.
"Everyone felt sleepy after the long drive home."
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prep In pursuit of, or searching for.
"The dog ran after the ball."
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prep Named in honor of, or modeled on, someone or something.
"The park was named after a local hero."
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conj Once; when a previous event has happened.
"After you finish your homework, you can go outside."
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after in a sentence
- Everyone felt sleepy after the long drive home.
- We'll leave after lunch.
- The dog ran after the ball.
- Police went after the suspect on foot.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "after" in German?
"after" in German is darauf, hinterher, nachdem. after means: Later in time than; following.
How do you use "after" in a sentence?
Example: "Everyone felt sleepy after the long drive home." In German, "after" is darauf, hinterher, nachdem.
Are there other ways to say "after" in German?
Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "after": darauf, hinterher, nachdem, nach, hinter, wegen.
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