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postposition in German

postposition in German is Postposition, Nachsetzwort, nachgestellte Präposition.

postposition in German

Postposition
noun
(grammar) A word that has the same purpose as a preposition but comes after the noun.
Nachsetzwort
noun
(grammar) A word that has the same purpose as a preposition but comes after the noun.
nachgestellte Präposition
noun
(grammar) A word that has the same purpose as a preposition but comes after the noun.
nachgestelltes Verhältniswort
noun
(grammar) A word that has the same purpose as a preposition but comes after the noun.
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What is "postposition" in German?

"postposition" in German is Postposition, Nachsetzwort, nachgestellte Präposition.

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

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "postposition": Postposition, Nachsetzwort, nachgestellte Präposition, nachgestelltes Verhältniswort.

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