Nächste
Nächste is a German word that can be translated in English as “next” or “nearest”. It is used to indicate the sequence of things, people or events. Let’s explore some of its definitions, opposites and synonyms:
Definitions
- The following person or thing in a sequence: “I’m the nächste student to present my project.”
- The nearest to a point of reference: “The nächste supermarket is only a block away.”
- The nearest in time: “I’ll see you nächste week.”
Opposites
- The previous person or thing: “The letzte person who presented was my friend.”
- The farthest to a point of reference: “The entfernteste city from here is Berlin.”
- The past: “I met her yesterday, not nächste month.”
Synonyms
- Following
- Subsequent
- Adjacent
Examples
- “Die nächste Haltestelle ist hier.” (The nächste stop is here.)
- “Das nächste Mal bringe ich meine Kamera mit.” (Next time I’ll bring my camera.)
- “Ich habe in der nächste Woche einen wichtigen Termin.” (I have an important appointment next week.)
Nächste is a versatile word that is commonly used in German language. Hopefully, this post helps you to expand your vocabulary and use it correctly in different contexts.\ Visit YouGlish.com