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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.
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'folgend' and 'nachfolgend' mean very similar things: that something comes later or directly afterward. Both words are often found in texts, instructions, or lists. 'folgend' is somewhat more general and more common in everyday language, for example 'die folgende Frage' (the following question). 'nachfolgend' often sounds a bit more formal and emphasizes more strongly that something is mentioned afterward. Learners can easily confuse the words because they are interchangeable in many texts. In simple everyday sentences, 'folgend' often sounds more natural; in official or written notes, 'nachfolgend' works well.
Die nachfolgenden Regeln gelten für alle Teilnehmer des Kurses.
The following rules apply to all participants in the course.
Zur Vorbereitung notiert mein Kollege die folgenden Punkte für die Besprechung.
To prepare, my colleague notes the following points for the meeting.