to add more / follow up
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to add more
To put additional material, especially fuel such as wood or coal, into a fire or stove to keep it burning.
Es wird kalt, könntest du bitte noch ein paar Scheite Holz in den Kamin nachlegen?
It's getting cold; could you please add a few more logs to the fireplace?
to follow up
In a discussion, argument, or line of reasoning, to add another argument, accusation, or piece of evidence in order to strengthen one's own position.
Nachdem der erste Vorwurf entkräftet war, legte der Anwalt mit neuen Beweisen nach.
After the first accusation had been refuted, the lawyer followed up with new evidence.
to add another
In sports, to score another goal or point after already having scored one, in order to extend the lead.
Kurz nach dem 1:0 konnte die Heimmannschaft mit einem weiteren Tor nachlegen.
Shortly after making it 1-0, the home team was able to add another goal.
to play another
In certain card or board games, to place another card or game piece on the table or board, often in response to another player's move.
Wenn du nicht bedienen kannst, darf ich eine beliebige Karte nachlegen.
If you can't follow suit, I may play any card I like.
'Nachlegen' (to add more / follow up) is a separable verb. The prefix 'nach-' comes at the end in a main clause. In subordinate clauses and in the infinitive with 'zu', the verb stays together.
Wenn das Feuer kleiner wird, lege ich noch etwas Holz nach.
When the fire gets smaller, I add a little more wood.
The verb consists of the prefix 'nach-' and the verb 'legen' (to lay/put). Here, the prefix 'nach-' means something like 'additionally' or 'more'. So you add something in order to intensify or continue an effect.
Die Mannschaft führte 1:0 und wollte unbedingt nachlegen.
The team was leading 1-0 and really wanted to add another.
You can recognize the meaning of 'nachlegen' (to add more / follow up) from the context. If it's about 'Holz' (wood) or 'Ofen' (stove), fuel is meant. With 'Argumenten' (arguments) or 'Beweisen' (evidence), it's about a discussion. In a sports context, 'Tore' (goals) or 'Punkte' (points) are meant.
Draußen schneit es, legst du bitte im Ofen nach?
It's snowing outside; could you please add more to the stove?
When adding another argument in a discussion, the preposition 'mit' and the dative are often used. You 'legt mit etwas nach' (follow up with something).
Sie kritisierte seine Planung und legte mit konkreten Zahlen nach.
She criticized his planning and followed up with concrete figures.
