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Nachwirkung

aftereffect, lasting effect

noun NAKH-vir-koong Rare
Time Time Expressions

Usage Note

Nachwirkung describes an effect that persists after the cause has passed. Die Nachwirkungen einer Erkrankung spüren = 'to feel the aftereffects of an illness'. Common in medicine, politics, and everyday language.

Examples

"Die Nachwirkungen des Sturms waren noch Tage später spürbar."

Natural Translation

The aftereffects of the storm were still noticeable days later.

Literal Translation

The aftereffects of the storm were still days later perceptible.

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