„Meine Uhr geht nach."
My watch is slow.
What does „Meine Uhr geht nach." mean in German?
„Meine Uhr geht nach." means "My watch is slow.." Literally: "My clock goes after.."
Literal Translation
"My clock goes after."
English Equivalent
"My watch is running slow."
This English idiom conveys the same meaning as the German expression.
Grammar Notes
'nachgehen' = to be slow (clock)
When is this idiom used?
This expression is used in informal, casual German conversation among friends and family.
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„Die Uhr ist abgelaufen."
The clock has run down.
„Heute über acht Tage ist Weihnachten."
This day week is Christmas.
„Er kam in aller Frühe."
He came very early in the morning.
„Vor alters war das anders."
In olden times it was different.
„Auf meiner Uhr ist es neun Uhr."
It is nine o'clock by my watch.
