Verb

nach|kommen

Translation

to follow, to comply with, to fulfill, to keep up with

Ich komme später nach.

I'll come later.

Er muss seinen Pflichten nachkommen.

He has to fulfill 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 / fulfill ((sth.)) He has to fulfill his duties.

folgen (to follow), erfüllen (to fulfill); Antonyms: vorangehen (to precede), vernachlässigen (to neglect)

From 'nach' (after) + 'kommen' (to come). Literally means 'to come after'.

Think of physically 'coming after' someone. This concept then broadens to 'following up on' or fulfilling a request or obligation.