nach

This is the 16th most frequent German word.

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nach

"Nach" means "after," "to," "towards," or "according to," depending on context.


In this sentence, "nach" is used as a preposition indicating direction towards a non-geographical location i.e., "home."

Ich gehe nach Hause.

I am going home.


Here, "nach" functions as a preposition indicating time, specifically "after." It connects the activity "eating" with the subsequent action.

Nach dem Essen gehen wir spazieren.

After eating, we will go for a walk.


In this context, "nach" serves as a part of a fixed verb-preposition combination ("nachschauen"), which conveys the act of looking or checking for something.

Er schaut nach seinem Freund.

He is looking for his friend.