Meaning 1neutral · 82%
Done or added only after the intended or proper time.
Natural examples
Die Firma schickte die Rechnung nachträglich per E-Mail.
The company sent the invoice afterward by email.
Wir ergänzen die fehlende Unterschrift nachträglich.
We add the missing signature afterward.
Nachträgliche Änderungen sind im Protokoll markiert.
Later changes are marked in the minutes.
Usage note
It often modifies a correction, payment, or registration. It describes timing and does not always imply a fault.
Mini-lesson: nachträglich
Done or added only after the intended or proper time. It often modifies a correction, payment, or registration. It describes timing and does not always imply a fault.
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