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afterthought in German

afterthought in German is Manöverkritik, Nachbetrachtung, Nachgedanke — afterthought means something thought of or added later, often as a minor addition rather than part of the original plan.

afterthought in German

Manöverkritik
noun
A reflection after an act; a later or subsequent thought, action, or expedient.
Nachbetrachtung
noun
A reflection after an act; a later or subsequent thought, action, or expedient.
Nachgedanke
noun
A reflection after an act; a later or subsequent thought, action, or expedient.
Nachlese
noun
A reflection after an act; a later or subsequent thought, action, or expedient.
Nebengedanke
noun
A reflection after an act; a later or subsequent thought, action, or expedient.
Nachtrag
noun
Something additional to the original plan or concept.
Zusätzlichkeit
noun
Something additional to the original plan or concept.

What does "afterthought" mean?

  1. noun Something thought of or added later, often as a minor addition rather than part of the original plan.
    "The garage was added as an afterthought."
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afterthought in a sentence

  • The garage was added as an afterthought.
  • He mentioned it almost as an afterthought at the end of the meeting.

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What is "afterthought" in German?

"afterthought" in German is Manöverkritik, Nachbetrachtung, Nachgedanke. afterthought means: Something thought of or added later, often as a minor addition rather than part of the original plan.

How do you use "afterthought" in a sentence?

Example: "The garage was added as an afterthought." In German, "afterthought" is Manöverkritik, Nachbetrachtung, Nachgedanke.

Are there other ways to say "afterthought" in German?

Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "afterthought": Manöverkritik, Nachbetrachtung, Nachgedanke, Nachlese, Nebengedanke, Nachtrag.

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