Learning language
Translation language
preposition · B2 · often · UK/US

nach

upon

Meaning of nach

formal word meaning on or after

Learn nach with free cards in 30 seconds.

Check vocabulary level

10 minutes a day can add up to 3,000 words a year. Spaced flashcards bring each word back when it is time to remember it.

Free flashcards·10,000+ words in the database·scheduled reviews
How important is this word
B2often

nach fits your vocabulary level. Check your level if you are not sure.

Pronunciation
German/naːx/
Russian transcription[nə]
upon
Active review

How many words can you learn in a year?

If you learn 8-10 new words a day and review them regularly with flashcards, you can cover about 3,000 words in a year.

ZapomniEnglish brings words back at the right time: difficult words appear more often, familiar words less often.

Not sure what pace to start with? Check your vocabulary level and we will suggest words for your level.

We count words you add to learning and review regularly. Active use grows gradually and depends on practice.

How many words you can add to active review
PacePer dayPer yearBest for
Easy3 words≈ 1,100 wordsstarting without pressure
Balanced5 words≈ 1,800 wordssteady growth
Recommended8 words≈ 2,900 wordsaround 3,000 words a year
Fast10 words≈ 3,650 wordsvisible vocabulary growth
Intensive15 words≈ 5,500 wordsstrong motivation

nach with Russian translation

nach usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇩🇪German

После еды мы пошли домой.

Nach dem Essen gingen wir nach Hause.

🇷🇺Russian🇩🇪German

После дождя стало тепло.

Nach dem Regen wurde es warm.

Learn by topic

nach belongs to the topic "Top 1000". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

nachна
inв
aufна
überнад
unterпод
vorперед
nachпосле

nach synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between nach / bei / sobald / nachdem / auf / über

B
🇩🇪German
bei

Indicates location, time, or circumstance; only overlaps with upon in very limited contexts and does not express the meaning "after."

B2Very Often
S
🇩🇪German
sobald

Means "as soon as" and expresses that one event follows another immediately.

B2Often
N
🇩🇪German
nachdem

Connects actions in time and means that one happened after another; close to "after" in the sense of "after having done."

B2Often
A
🇩🇪German
auf

A very common preposition with many meanings such as direction, surface, opening, or support; only overlaps with upon in certain fixed or literary uses.

B2Very Often
Ü
🇩🇪German
über

Means "over," "across," or "about"; it can sometimes be close to upon in the sense of being above something, but usually is not a direct replacement.

B2Often
A
🇩🇪German
an

Usually means contact, position at a surface, near something, or the start of an action; it overlaps with upon only in the sense of "on/at."

B2Very Often

What's the difference

Related words and lists for nach

How to pronounce nach and what this word means

nach means upon. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce nach

/naːx/

nach translation

upon

nach examples

Nach dem Essen gingen wir nach Hause.

nach transcription

/naːx/

Questions about this word

nach meaning: what does it mean?

formales Wort für nach einem Zeitpunkt oder Ereignis

nach pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

nach is pronounced as /naːx/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

nach definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Nach dem Essen gingen wir nach Hause. Translation: После еды мы пошли домой.

Audio practiceExamplesSmart repeats

Learn nach in your vocabulary

Add this word to practice, repeat it with audio, examples and your own word lists.