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hernach

afterwards, thereafter

adverb HAIR-nakh Rare
Grammar & Structure Adverbs

Usage Note

Hernach is a mildly elevated synonym for danach or nachher, more common in Austrian and Southern German usage, and occasionally in older or literary texts. It marks a temporal sequence without implying causation.

Examples

"Zuerst besuchten wir das Museum, hernach kehrten wir ins Hotel zurück."

Natural Translation

First we visited the museum, afterwards we returned to the hotel.

Literal Translation

First visited we the museum, thereafter returned we into-the hotel back.

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