nächste
The German word for "next" is nächste.
nächste is used to describe something that is closest or following in a sequence, place or time. When referring to time, such as "next week" or "next month", you use nächste without a preposition.
Meaning: In a time, place or sequence closest or following (adv)
How does it change in a sentence?
The form nächsten is used for the accusative singular masculine or for plural forms, such as den nächsten Mann or die nächsten Tage.
Did you know?
- The word nächste is the superlative form of the adjective nah, which means 'near'.
- When talking about a sequence of people, using der Nächste as a noun can sound quite formal or even slightly clinical, like a doctor calling a patient in a waiting room.
- The word nächste shares the same root as the English word 'near', reflecting their common origin in Proto-Germanic.
Examples in context
- Wer ist der Nächste?Who's next?This example shows how to ask who is next using nächste.Tatoeba #2156687 by Vortarulo, translation #2561317 by Hybrid
- Ich bin der Nächste.I'm next.This example shows how to state that you are next using nächste.Tatoeba #6546704 by Espi, translation #3171892 by CK
- Du bist der Nächste.You're next.This example shows how to state that someone else is next using nächste.Tatoeba #8108180 by driini, translation #2549799 by CK
- Der nächste Schritt ist…The next step is…
- Das nächste Treffen ist am Montag.The next meeting is on Monday.
- Das folgende Kapitel.The next chapter
- Nächstes Mal, wenn wir uns treffen.Next time we meet
- Der nächste Urlaub wird fantastisch!The next vacation will be fantastic!
- Die kommende Party.The next party
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Example conversation
Lukas and Sarah are planning their travel itinerary.
- LukasWelche Stadt besuchen wir nächste Woche?Which city are we visiting next week?
- SarahWir fahren nächste Woche nach Berlin.We are going to Berlin next week.
- LukasDas klingt super, ich freue mich!That sounds great, I'm looking forward to it!
- SarahIch buche die Tickets heute.I will book the tickets today.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
