nachdem

Based on: nach
Goethe B1 Conjunction
1.

after

Opposite: bevor
(ONLY as a conjunction. So only in phrasings like "After I did A, I did B. Makes the verb go to the end.)
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Examples
  • Nachdem Maria ihre Arbeit beendet hat, ruft sie ihre Freundin an.
  • After Maria finished her work, she called her friend.

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German Prepositions Explained – “nach”

"nach" can mean "to" and "after". Today, we'll explore the common core of this, and explore the various uses of "nach", both alone and as a prefix.

Vocab: nach, nachmachen, nachlaufen, nachlassen, nachgehen, nach

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

nachdem has 1 distinct meaning: 1. after .

What is 'nachdem' related to?

The word 'nachdem' is related to nach.

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German Prepositions Explained – “nach”
"nach" can mean "to" and "after". Today, we'll explore the common core of this, and explore the various uses of "nach", both alone and as a prefix.
Vocab: nach, nachmachen, nachlaufen, nachlassen, nachgehen, nach
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