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Describes something that comes later in time, in a sequence, or in a text, or that is mentioned afterward.
Im nachfolgenden Kapitel werden die Ergebnisse detailliert erläutert.
In the following chapter, the results are explained in detail.
The word 'nachfolgend' (following) is the present participle of the verb 'nachfolgen' (to follow after). This verb literally means 'to follow behind someone or something,' which explains the meaning of 'nachfolgend' as 'coming later.'
Bitte lesen Sie den nachfolgenden Text aufmerksam durch.
Please read the following text carefully.
'Nachfolgend' (below/in the following) can also stand as an adverb at the beginning of a sentence. In this case, the conjugated verb comes directly after it in position 2. This structure is typical of formal or written language.
Nachfolgend finden Sie eine Liste aller Teilnehmer.
Below you will find a list of all participants.
This word belongs to formal written language. It is often found in academic papers, official documents, business letters, and instructions.
Alle relevanten Informationen entnehmen Sie bitte der nachfolgenden Tabelle.
Please refer to the following table for all relevant information.
next / nearest
Nächst and nachfolgend can both refer to something in a sequence. Nächst specifically refers to the single immediately following element, while nachfolgend can also include several later elements or a subsequent section of text. Use nächst for the direct successor and nachfolgend for additional following content.
Bitte beantworten Sie anschließend die nachfolgenden Fragen.
Please answer the following questions afterward.
Bitte beantworten Sie zunächst die nächste Frage.
Please answer the next question first.
