nach|gehen
Translation
to pursue, to investigate, to follow, to be slow (of a clock)
Examples
Er geht seinem Hobby nach.
He pursues his hobby.
Die Polizei geht der Spur nach.
The police are following the lead.
Meine Uhr geht fünf Minuten nach.
My watch is five minutes slow.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.dat)) to pursue sth. (hobby, job). Er geht seiner Arbeit nach.
((sth.dat)) to investigate sth. (a clue, a question). Der Detektiv geht dem Hinweis nach.
to be slow (for clocks). Die Uhr geht nach.
Similar Words
Synonyms: verfolgen (to pursue), untersuchen (to investigate), ausüben (to practice)
Etymology
Composed of 'nach' (after) + 'gehen' (to go). Literally means 'to go after'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'going after' something: you can 'go after' a hobby (pursue it), 'go after' a clue (investigate it), or 'go after' the actual time (be slow).