nachstehend

Nachstehend is a German adverb and, less commonly, an adjective used in formal writing to indicate material that follows in the document. It translates roughly as below, hereinafter, or subsequently depending on context. The term is written as a single word and is not capitalized in the middle of a sentence, except at the beginning.

In practice, nachstehend introduces clauses, lists, or references that appear later in the text. It is often paired with phrases like nachstehend aufgeführt or nachstehende Bestimmungen. For example: Nachstehend finden Sie die Bedingungen dieses Vertrags. The expression marks a formal tone and is common in legal, administrative, or official correspondence. In everyday language, alternatives include im Folgenden, folgend, or später.

Etymology and related terms: nachstehend derives from nach- (after) and stehend (standing), i.e., something that stands after or below reference. Related terms include nachfolgend (subsequent) and im Folgenden; untenstehend is rarer and usually refers to something located physically below rather than to the order of text.

Usage considerations: nachstehend is relatively formal and may sound archaic in many contexts. When drafting contracts or notices, more contemporary phrasing such as folgende Bestimmungen or im Folgenden beschrieben may be appropriate. For strict formal register, however, nachstehend remains an established option.