Vokabahn

nach

Vokabahn
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Preposition / Postposition / Adverb

nach

Pronunciation: /naːx/

to, towards (with geographical names, directions etc.; see usage notes below)

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Meanings

Preposition
  1. to, towards (with geographical names, directions etc.; see usage notes below)
  2. after, past (later in time)
  3. after, behind (in sequence)
  4. according to, in accordance with (following the lead of a preference, order, etc.) (also as a postposition, see below)
Postposition
  1. according to
Adverb
  1. Separated form of nach-

Example sentence

Wir fahren morgen nach Berlin.

We are driving to Berlin tomorrow.

Word forms

Dativ

Usage

  • nach Köln / nach Italien — Use nach with cities and most countries without an article.
  • nach Hause — The fixed expression for going home.
Extra sentence

Unser Zug fährt direkt nach Köln.

Our train goes directly to Cologne.