nach
Translation
to (direction), after (time), according to
Examples
Ich fahre nach Berlin.
I'm going to Berlin.
Nach dem Essen trinke ich Kaffee.
After eating, I drink coffee.
Meiner Meinung nach ist das gut.
In my opinion, that's good.
Grammar Patterns
nach ((place.dat)) to (place) (cities/countries) I'm flying to Germany.
nach ((event.dat)) after (event) After work I go shopping.
nach Hause (to) home I'm going home.
((sth.dat)) nach according to (sth.) In my opinion that is wrong.
Similar Words
Synonyms: zu (to); Antonyms: vor (before)
Etymology
From Old High German 'nāh' (near). Cognate with English 'nigh' and 'near'.
Memory Tips
Use 'nach' for cities and countries. For time, think 'nach' = 'next' (after).