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Usages of nachdem
Ich fühle mich besser, nachdem ich mir das Gesicht gewaschen habe.
I feel better after I have washed my face.
Nachdem ich den Brief in den Briefkasten gelegt habe, gehe ich nach Hause.
After I have put the letter in the mailbox, I go home.
Nachdem ich das Kopfkissen gefunden hatte, schlief ich sofort ein.
After I had found the pillow, I fell asleep immediately.
Der Wasserhahn tropft noch, nachdem ich das Geschirr gespült habe.
The tap still drips after I have rinsed the dishes.
Die Klimaanlage funktioniert erst, nachdem ich den richtigen Knopf gedrückt habe.
The air conditioning works only after I press the correct button.
Ich bemerkte den Fehler erst, nachdem wir den Bericht abgeschickt hatten.
I noticed the mistake only after we had sent the report.
Wir starten das Projekt erst, nachdem die Behörde ihren Rat gegeben hat.
We will start the project only after the authority has given its advice.
Nachdem wir uns beeilt hatten, konnten wir den Vertrag rechtzeitig unterschreiben.
After we had hurried, we were able to sign the contract in time.
Ich konnte mich erst anmelden, nachdem ich die Überweisung gemacht hatte.
I could only register after I had made the transfer.
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