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nachträglich

subsequently, after the fact

adverb naakh-TRAEK-likh Rare
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Also means

retrospective, belated

Usage Note

nachträglich describes something done or said after the relevant event, often with the sense of 'belatedly' or 'in retrospect'. Common in official language (nachträgliche Genehmigung = 'retroactive approval') and everyday speech (nachträglichen Glückwunsch = 'belated congratulations').

Examples

"Ich wünsche dir noch nachträglich alles Gute zum Geburtstag."

Natural Translation

I wish you a belated happy birthday.

Literal Translation

I wish you still belatedly all the good for-the birthday.

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