This is the 648th most frequent Dutch word.
nadat
"After" (used as a conjunction).
In this sentence, 'nadat' introduces a subordinate clause that specifies the completed action before the main action occurs.
Nadat ik klaar was met het werk, ging ik wandelen.
After I finished the work, I went for a walk.
Here, 'nadat' connects the two actions in a sequence, highlighting the temporal occurrence of the second action.
Hij belde je op nadat hij het nieuws hoorde.
He called you after he heard the news.
In this context, 'nadat' serves to indicate that the main action will take place following the condition met in the subordinate clause.