ADPOSITION

nach/naːx/after; to; according to

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

Definitions

1.after (indicating time)(time)

a.subsequent to a time point

Nach dem Essen gehen wir spazieren.After the meal we go for a walk.

2.to (indicating destination, with certain place names)(direction)

a.movement towards a country/city/direction

Wir fliegen nach Berlin.We are flying to Berlin.

3.according to (indicating source or basis)(reference)

a.in accordance with

Nach dem Wetterbericht regnet es morgen.According to the weather report, it will rain tomorrow.

Frequently asked questions

What does "nach" mean in English?
"nach" means after, to, 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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