na

This is the 95th most frequent Dutch word.


na

"Na" means "after" or "following" in English.


In this context, 'na' functions as a preposition indicating succession in time.

Na het eten gingen we wandelen.

After eating, we went for a walk.


In this example, 'na' again acts as a preposition, indicating a condition that must precede the action.

We zullen je ondersteunen, na het formele akkoord.

We will support you after the formal agreement.


The word 'na' here is part of the separable verb 'nakijken' and contributes to its meaning of checking or inspecting.

Ze keek na of alles correct was ingevuld.

She checked if everything was filled in correctly.