danach
Meaning and Usage
"Danach" is an adverb in German and is commonly used to mean "after that" or "subsequently". It is used to refer to something that happens following a certain event or time.
Linguistic Analysis
The word "danach" is a compound word, composed of "da" (meaning "there" or "that") and "nach" (meaning "after"). It is derived from Middle High German "dânahe" and Old High German "dânah".
Comparisons between German and English
The word "danach" translates to "after that" or "subsequently" in English, indicating a sequence of events.
Example Sentences
- Ich habe zuerst Deutsch gelernt, danach habe ich Französisch gelernt. (I first learned German, after that I learned French.)
- Sie haben Kaffee getrunken und danach sind sie spazieren gegangen. (They drank coffee and after that went for a walk.)
Memory Tips
Associate "danach" with the English phrase "after that" to remember its meaning and usage.
Additional Vocabulary
- Synonyms: anschließend (subsequently), später (later), hinterher (afterwards)
- Antonyms: davor (before that), zuerst (first)
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
N/A (adverb)
Conjugation (for verbs)
N/A (adverb)