ADPOSITION

nach/naːx/to; after; according to

nach is a German adposition that means to, after, or according to. It is pronounced /naːx/.

Definitions

1.expressing movement to a place or country (most with neuter or proper noun)(direction/location)

a.to (a city or country)

Wir fahren nach Berlin.—We're going to Berlin.

2.after (following a time/event)(time)

a.following an event or time

Nach dem Mittagessen gehen wir spazieren.—After lunch, we go for a walk.

3.according to; in the opinion of(reference/standard)

a.according to someone/something

Nach meiner Meinung ist das richtig.—In my opinion, that is correct.

Frequently asked questions

What does "nach" mean in English?
"nach" means to, after, or according to. It is a German adposition.
How do you pronounce "nach"?
"nach" is pronounced /naːx/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "nach"?
"nach" is a adposition in German.

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