How to Say ‘After eating’ in German
Nach dem Essen
nahkh dehm ES-sen
[nahkh dehm ES-sen]
💬 Usage Tip: Essen is the verb "to eat" used as a noun, so it takes a capital letter and das. After nach, das becomes dem: nach dem Schlafen "after sleeping".
Phrase Breakdown
Nach
[nahkh]
after
Indicates a time later than something else.
Nach dem Interview gibt es manchmal ein informelles Treffen.
After the interview, there is sometimes an informal meeting.
dem
[dehm]
the
A definite article used before a noun to specify it as something known or unique.
Die Kinder spielen im Garten dem Hauses.
The children play in the garden of the house.
Essen
[ES-sen]
meal, eating
Neuter noun made from the verb 'essen'; means a meal or the act of eating.
Das Essen ist fertig.
The meal is ready.
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