noun
die Nachwelt, -en
posterity
Menschen, die nach einer bestimmten Zeit oder Generation leben.
The German word "Nachwelt" is a noun that translates to "posterity" or "future generations." It is composed of "nach" (after) and "Welt" (world), implying the world or life that comes after the present generation.
Similar words in German include "Nachkommen" (descendants) and "Erben" (heirs).
Difference:
- Nachwelt encompasses a broader concept, referring to all future generations rather than a specific group of descendants.
- Nachkommen and Erben focus more specifically on living descendants or heirs.
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Examples
Das Buch bleibt für die Nachwelt erhalten.noun
The book is preserved for posterity.
Sein Wissen wurde sorgfältig für die Nachwelt dokumentiert.noun
His knowledge was carefully documented for posterity.
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