Nachträgliche

Nachträglich is a German word that describes something that happens or is done after the fact, often as an addition or correction to something that has already occurred or been completed. It implies a delay or a subsequent action that modifies or supplements a prior event.

The concept of nachträglich can be applied in various contexts. In legal or administrative matters, a nachträglicher Beschluss or Bescheid is a decision or ruling made after the initial process has concluded. This might be due to new information coming to light or a need for clarification. Similarly, a nachträgliche Änderung refers to an amendment or modification made after an agreement or document has been finalized.

In everyday life, nachträglich can describe a belated birthday wish, a nachträgliche Gratulation, or a nachträglicher Einfall, which is an idea that occurs to someone after the opportune moment has passed. It can also refer to a nachträgliche Zahlung, meaning a payment made after the due date, potentially incurring late fees. The word emphasizes the secondary nature of the action, occurring after the primary event has already taken place.