danach

Based on: da, nach
Goethe B1 Da-Word
  1. after that, thereafter, afterwards
  2. after it, for it, like it
1.

after that, thereafter, afterwards

Opposite: davor
(In a temporal sense.)
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Examples
  • Im Kino kommen erst Trailer. Der Film kommt danach.
  • In the cinema, first come the trailers. The movie comes thereafter (lit.)(after that/those).
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2.

after it, for it, like it

Opposite: wonach
(The "normal" da-word that expresses a sense of "following" or pursuing or, more abstractly, 'copying'.)
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German Da-Words Explained

Da-words (or da-compounds) are an essential part of German. Today, we'll learn what they are, how to use them and why they're actually pretty cool.

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Time in German 6 – Coordinating Actions

We'll learn how to properly arrange actions (clauses) in time using the German words for before, after and while. Also: difference between nachdem and danach and others

Vocab: bevor, vorher, danach, nachdem, während

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Separating da-compounds – A Grammar Quirk

The da-compounds sure take a while to master. But it doesn't stop there. Because in spoken German, da-words often get split up. Today, we'll learn all about it.

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The Meaning of “vorher” (and “davor”)

"vorher" looks like the counterpart of "vorhin", but that's misleading. "vorher" actually is a synonym for "davor" and it's really really common in daily life.

Vocab: vorher, vorhin, davor

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How many meanings does the German word 'danach' have?

danach has 2 distinct meanings: 1. after that, thereafter, afterwards, 2. after it, for it, like it.

What is 'danach' related to?

The word 'danach' is related to da and nach.

Where can I learn more about 'danach'?

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German Da-Words Explained
Da-words (or da-compounds) are an essential part of German. Today, we'll learn what they are, how to use them and why they're actually pretty cool.
Read article

Time in German 6 – Coordinating Actions
We'll learn how to properly arrange actions (clauses) in time using the German words for before, after and while. Also: difference between nachdem and danach and others
Vocab: bevor, vorher, danach, nachdem, während
Read article

Separating da-compounds – A Grammar Quirk
The da-compounds sure take a while to master. But it doesn't stop there. Because in spoken German, da-words often get split up. Today, we'll learn all about it.
Read article

The Meaning of “vorher” (and “davor”)
"vorher" looks like the counterpart of "vorhin", but that's misleading. "vorher" actually is a synonym for "davor" and it's really really common in daily life.
Vocab: vorher, vorhin, davor
Read article