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below / following
Something that immediately follows in the text or is listed below. The word is mainly used in formal written language, such as in contracts or official letters, to refer to the following part of a document.
Bitte beachten Sie die nachstehend aufgeführten Bedingungen.
Please note the conditions listed below.
The word is made up of 'nach' (after) and 'stehend' (standing). It literally means “that which stands after it” and thus refers very logically to the following part of the text.
Alle Details finden Sie in der nachstehenden Liste.
You will find all details in the list below.
'Nachstehend' (below/following) is a typical word of administrative and written language. You will find it in contracts, official letters, or academic papers, but almost never in everyday spoken language.
Wir bitten Sie, das nachstehende Formular auszufüllen.
We ask you to fill out the following form.
'Nachstehend' (below/following) can stand as an adjective before a noun or be used as an adverb referring to a verb. Both uses are very common in formal texts.
Die nachstehenden Regelungen treten sofort in Kraft.
The following regulations take effect immediately.
down / below
Unten and nachstehend can point to information in a later part of a document. Unten mainly describes where the information is located, while nachstehend serves as a formal advance reference to the text that follows. Use nachstehend especially in official letters and unten for a simple indication of location.
Die vollständigen Kontaktdaten finden Sie nachstehend im nächsten Abschnitt.
You can find the full contact details below in the next section.
Die vollständigen Kontaktdaten finden Sie unten auf dieser Seite.
You can find the full contact details below on this page.
