nach|gehen
Translation
to pursue, to investigate, to follow, to be slow
Examples
Der Detektiv ist der Spur nachgegangen.
The detective followed the clue.
Er ist seiner Leidenschaft nachgegangen.
He pursued his passion.
Meine Uhr ist nachgegangen.
My watch was slow.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.dat)) to pursue/investigate (sth.) The detective is following the clue.
(subject) to be slow (of a clock) The clock is slow.
Similar Words
Synonyms: folgen (to follow); Antonyms: vorgehen (to be fast, of a clock)
Etymology
Composed of `nach-` (after) and `gehen` (to go). It literally means 'to go after'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'going after' (`nachgehen`) a lead in an investigation. For a watch, it 'goes after' the correct time, meaning it's slow.