nach|kommen
Translation
to follow, to come later, to comply with, to fulfill
Examples
Ich bin der Bitte nachgekommen.
I complied with the request.
Er ist seiner Pflicht nachgekommen.
He fulfilled his duty.
Meine Familie ist später nachgekommen.
My family followed later.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.dat)) to comply with/fulfill (sth.) He is fulfilling his obligation.
(subject) to follow/come later You go ahead, I'll follow.
Similar Words
Synonyms: folgen (to follow), erfüllen (to fulfill)
Etymology
Composed of `nach-` (after) and `kommen` (to come). It literally means 'to come after'.
Memory Tips
Picture 'coming after' someone who went ahead, or 'coming after' a duty by completing it.