Anschließender

Anschließender is a German adverb and adjective that translates to "subsequent," "following," or "adjoining" in English. As an adverb, it indicates that something happens immediately after or in connection with a preceding event or action. For example, "anschließend ging er nach Hause" means "subsequently he went home."

When used as an adjective, it modifies a noun to describe something that is directly connected to, attached to, or comes next. For instance, "das anschließende Zimmer" translates to "the adjoining room" or "the subsequent room." The declension of the adjective form depends on the grammatical gender, number, and case of the noun it modifies.

The word is derived from the verb "anschließen," which means to connect, attach, or join. Therefore, "anschließender" carries the core meaning of being linked or coming in sequence. It is a common word in German, used in various contexts from everyday conversation to more formal writing. Its precise meaning can sometimes be inferred from the context in which it appears.