latecomer / youngest child
der Nachzügler, die Nachzügler
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latecomer
A person who arrives later than the others or falls behind a group.
Die Nachzügler erreichten das Ziel erst kurz vor Einbruch der Dunkelheit.
The latecomers did not reach the destination until shortly before nightfall.
youngest child
A child who is born considerably later than their siblings and is therefore much younger than them.
Als Nachzügler wurde er von seinen erwachsenen Geschwistern besonders verwöhnt.
As the youngest child, he was especially spoiled by his adult siblings.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Nachzügler |
| genitive | des Nachzüglers |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Nachzügler | die Nachzügler |
| accusative | den Nachzügler | die Nachzügler |
| dative | dem Nachzügler | den Nachzüglern |
| genitive | des Nachzüglers | der Nachzügler |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Words related to travel, events, or groups usually indicate a late-arriving person. If the context involves siblings, birth, or an age difference, the family-related meaning is intended.
Die Nachzügler durften erst in der Pause in den Konzertsaal.
The latecomers were only allowed into the concert hall during the intermission.
Meine Schwester ist eine Nachzüglerin und zwölf Jahre jünger als ich.
My sister is the youngest child and is twelve years younger than I am.
A common phrase is „auf Nachzügler warten“ (to wait for latecomers). After „auf“ (for), this phrase takes the accusative; „noch“ (still) is often used to emphasize that the group has to wait longer as a result.
Vor der Abfahrt wartete die Reiseleiterin noch auf die Nachzügler.
Before departure, the tour guide was still waiting for the latecomers.
Parents can „noch einen Nachzügler bekommen“ (have another child later in life) or „einen Nachzügler erwarten“ (be expecting a late-born child). The word can also describe someone's position among their siblings later in life and is not limited to small children.
Als ihre beiden Töchter schon studierten, bekamen sie noch einen Nachzügler.
When both of their daughters were already studying at university, they had another child later in life.
Obwohl mein Onkel inzwischen fünfzig ist, bleibt er der Nachzügler unter seinen Geschwistern.
Although my uncle is now fifty, he remains the youngest child among his siblings.
