Nach Hause
Example: Ich gehe jetzt nach Hause, weil ich müde bin.
Definition
"Nach Hause" is a German expression meaning to go towards one's home or place of residence. It is commonly used to indicate the direction of travel or movement back to where one lives, as in "Ich gehe jetzt nach Hause, weil ich müde bin" (I am going home now because I am tired).
Translations
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back home -
de vuelta a casa -
terug naar huis -
de tornada a casa -
de retour à la maison
Etymology
The phrase "nach Hause" comes from the German words "nach," meaning 'towards' or 'to,' and "Hause," an old dative form of "Haus" meaning 'house.' Historically, "Hause" was used instead of "Haus" when indicating direction, and although modern German often uses "nach Hause" for 'homeward,' the form "Hause" is somewhat archaic but preserved in this fixed phrase. Did you know that "nach Hause" literally translates to 'to house,' highlighting the directional sense rather than just the location?
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