Verb

nach|kommen

Translation

to follow, to comply with, to fulfil, to keep up with

Ich komme später nach.

I'll follow later.

Er muss seinen Pflichten nachkommen.

He has to fulfil his duties.

Sie konnte der Nachfrage kaum nachkommen.

She could hardly keep up with the demand.

((sb.dat)) to follow ((sb.)) Just follow me.

((sth.dat)) to comply with / fulfil ((sth.)) He has to fulfil his duties.

folgen (to follow), erfüllen (to fulfil); Antonyms: vorangehen (to go ahead), vernachlässigen (to neglect)

From 'nach' (after) + 'kommen' (to come). The literal meaning is 'to come after'.

Start with the literal meaning 'to come after' someone. Then, extend it to 'coming after' a duty or request, meaning you fulfil it.