Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #100
Word (Wort)

danach

Translation (Übersetzung) after that, afterwards, thereafter
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈdaːnaχ]
A1
Adverb
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
adverb sequence temporal common A1
Danach is a temporal adverb that refers to something happening after a previously mentioned event or time. It can also mean 'according to that' or 'in accordance with that' in some contexts. It's commonly used in both spoken and written German.

danach - German Adverb - danach Meaning - danach Translation - danach Adverb Examples

danach is a German Adverb

Learn danach meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. danach is classified as an Adverb in German grammar.

danach Examples (Beispiele) in English

danach examples with English translations. See how to use danach in sentences. danach example sentences in English below.

Wir essen zuerst, danach gehen wir spazieren.
We eat first, afterwards we go for a walk.
Describing sequence of activities
Der Film beginnt um 20 Uhr. Danach gibt es eine Diskussion.
The movie starts at 8 PM. After that there will be a discussion.
Temporal sequence of events
Ich habe meine Prüfung bestanden. Danach war ich sehr erleichtert.
I passed my exam. After that I was very relieved.
Emotional state following an event

danach — common mistakes (English)

Learner-focused corrections for danach — typical errors vs. correct German, with short explanations.

  • Ich gehe danach dem Kino.
    Ich gehe danach ins Kino.
    Danach is an adverb and doesn't require a specific case. The preposition 'ins' (in + das) is needed for location.
  • Danach ich esse.
    Danach esse ich.
    In German, the verb must come in second position in main clauses. Danach can occupy the first position, pushing the subject to after the verb.
  • Wir treffen uns danach der Party.
    Wir treffen uns nach der Party.
    Danach is used alone, while 'nach' is a preposition that requires a noun. Use 'nach' when followed by a specific event or time.

danach Word Family - danach Related Words - danach Family Members

danach Word Family (Wortfamilie)

danach word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn danach family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore danach related words and expand your German vocabulary.

compound (Zusammensetzung)
da
Meaning: there
Example: da + nach = danach
Adverb
related (verwandt)
davor
Meaning: before that
Example: davor und danach
Adverb
nach
Meaning: after, to
Example: nach dem Essen
Preposition

danach Usage - danach Collocations - danach Idioms - danach Synonyms - danach Antonyms

danach Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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danach Collocations (Kollokationen)

danach collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn danach word combinations and how to use danach with other words naturally.

kurz danach
shortly after that
High frequency
lange danach
long after that
Medium frequency
sofort danach
immediately after that
High frequency
bald danach
soon after that
Medium frequency
erst danach
only after that
High frequency
gleich danach
right after that
High frequency

danach Idioms (Redewendungen)

danach idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing danach with meanings and explanations. Master danach expressions used in everyday German.

Danach sieht es aus.
It looks like it.
Used to express that something appears to be the case based on evidence or appearance
Danach fragt keiner.
Nobody asks about that.
Used to indicate that something is not important or relevant to the current situation
Danach kommt nichts mehr.
Nothing comes after that.
Used to indicate that something is the final or ultimate thing

danach Synonyms (Synonyme)

danach synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for danach and expand your German vocabulary. Learn danach similar words and their usage.

anschließend
Meaning: subsequently, afterwards
High similarity
darauf
Meaning: thereupon, after that
High similarity
später
Meaning: later
Medium similarity
hinterher
Meaning: afterwards, behind
Medium similarity
nachher
Meaning: afterwards, later
High similarity

danach Antonyms (Antonyme)

danach antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to danach. Discover danach opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

davor
Meaning: before that
vorher
Meaning: beforehand, previously
zuvor
Meaning: previously, before

danach Semantically Related Words - danach Contextually Related Words - danach Thematically Related Words

danach Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

danach semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to danach. Explore danach related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn danach contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

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