How to Say ‘After the surgery’ in German
Nach der OP
nahkh dare oh-PAY
[nahkh dare oh-PAY]
💬 Usage Tip: OP is short for Operation and is used constantly in German hospitals. Super useful abbreviation!
🇩🇪 In Germany: You'll hear OP everywhere in Germany—from ward talk to written notes. It's everyday medical shorthand.
Phrase Breakdown
Nach
[nahkh]
after
A preposition meaning 'after', often used with time references.
Nach dem Essen bekommen Sie Medikamente.
After the meal you will receive medication.
der
[dare]
the
Feminine dative singular definite article, used here because 'nach' takes the dative.
Nach der Untersuchung ruhen Sie sich aus.
After the examination, you rest.
OP
[oh-PAY]
operation / surgery
Common hospital abbreviation for 'Operation', meaning surgery or operation.
Nach der OP bleiben Sie noch im Bett.
After the operation, you stay in bed a little longer.
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