Translation of German word "nachdem" to English
nachdem
/naχdɛm/
Meaning
PrepositionSubsequently to; following in time; later than.
How to use
The subordinating conjunction nachdem ('after / since') introduces temporal clauses, sending the conjugated verb to the end. Note: the source metadata mistakenly lists this as a preposition, but it is a conjunction. It requires strict tense alignment (Perfekt/Präsens or Plusquamperfekt/Präteritum, e.g., Nachdem er gegessen hatte, ging er schlafen — After he had eaten, he went to sleep). Do not confuse with the preposition nach (requires dative) or adverb danach.
🇬🇧 English
after
Example
Ich bin nachdem ich gegessen habe, müde.
I'm tired after eating.
Ich bin nachdem ich geschlafen habe, wach.
I'm awake after sleeping.
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Common phrases
- nachdem er das getan hatte— after he had done that (past perfect alignment)
- nachdem wir angekommen sind— after we have arrived (perfect alignment)
- kurz nachdem— shortly after / soon after
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What is the definition of the German word "nachdem"?▼
The German word "nachdem" is defined as: "Subsequently to; following in time; later than."
What does the German word "nachdem" mean?▼
The German word "nachdem" means "after" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ich bin nachdem ich gegessen habe, müde." (which translates as "I'm tired after eating.").
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