Nachholen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Nachholen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to catch up", "to make up for" or "to retrieve".

Essential properties of "nachholen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: nachholen
Simple past: holte nach
Participle: nachgeholt

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "nachholen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To complete or make up for something pending or overdue"

Definition: "To complete or carry out something pending or overdue."
Translation(s): to catch up, to make up for, to retrieve, to complete
Synonym(s): aufholen, einholen
Related word(s): nachträglich, nachträglich erledigen

📝 Some usage examples:

Ich muss die verpasste Prüfung nachholen.I have to make up the missed exam.
Er will den versäumten Stoff nachholen.He wants to catch up on the missed material.
Wir sollten das Treffen nächste Woche nachholen.We should reschedule the meeting for next week.

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