How to Say ‘After work’ in German
Nach der Arbeit
nahkh dair AR-bite
[nahkh dair AR-bite]
💬 Usage Tip: [nach] here means [after], and [der Arbeit] changes shape after it: compare [die Arbeit] but [nach der Arbeit]. The same pattern shows up in [nach dem Meeting] and [nach der Konferenz].
Phrase Breakdown
Nach
[nahkh]
after
Preposition used here to indicate a time following something.
Nach dem Vortrag sprechen wir mit dem Recruiter.
After the talk, we speak with the recruiter.
der
[dair]
the
Definite article here in the dative feminine form, used with Arbeit.
Bei der Firma ist Offenheit wichtig.
At the company, openness is important.
Arbeit
[AR-bite]
work
Refers to work, job activity, or the workplace context.
Nach der Arbeit gehen viele Kolleginnen noch etwas trinken.
After work, many colleagues go for a drink.
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