Nach und nach
Example: Nach und nach lernte ich besser Deutsch sprechen.
Definition
"Nach und nach" is a German expression meaning gradually or little by little, indicating a slow and steady progression over time. For example, in the phrase 'Nach und nach lernte ich besser Deutsch sprechen,' it describes the gradual improvement in speaking German.
Etymology
The phrase "nach und nach" comes from the German words 'nach' meaning 'after' or 'according to,' repeated to emphasize a sequence or progression. It literally translates to 'after and after,' which evolved to convey the idea of something happening step by step or bit by bit.
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