Translation of German word "danach" to English
danach
/daːnax/
Meaning
VerbAt that time.
How to use
danach ('afterwards / after that / then') is a pronominal adverb (not a verb). Erst essen wir, danach gehen wir spazieren — First we eat, afterwards we go for a walk.
🇬🇧 English
then
Example
Ich esse zuerst Frühstück, danach Mittagessen.
I eat breakfast first, then lunch.
Danach muss ich ins Kino gehen.
Then I need to go to the cinema.
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Common phrases
- kurz danach— shortly afterwards / thereafter
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What is the definition of the German word "danach"?▼
The German word "danach" is defined as: "At that time."
What does the German word "danach" mean?▼
The German word "danach" means "then" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ich esse zuerst Frühstück, danach Mittagessen." (which translates as "I eat breakfast first, then lunch.").
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