Im Anschluss an
Translation
following, subsequent to, after
Examples
Im Anschluss an den Film gab es eine Diskussion.
Following the movie, there was a discussion.
Im Anschluss an die Rede klatschten alle.
Following the speech, everyone clapped.
Grammar Patterns
((an+4)) following sth.acc Im Anschluss an die Rede klatschten alle.
Similar Words
nach (+Dativ) (after)
Etymology
The phrase 'Im Anschluss' with the preposition 'an' (to/at). 'An' specifies what is being followed.
Memory Tips
While 'Im Anschluss' means 'afterwards', adding 'an' (+ accusative) connects it to a specific event. Think of 'attaching' ('an') the next action to the previous one.