English–German
“successor” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈnaːxˌfɔlgɐ/
Example
Die Aufgaben des Nachfolgers sind klar.
The successor's duties are clear.
How to say “successor” in German
“Successor” in German is Nachfolger.
A person steps into someone else's role and continues the work from that position.
Example sentences with Nachfolger
Die Familie bestimmte seinen Sohn zum Nachfolger.
The family appointed his son as successor.
Tips for using Nachfolger
- Nachfolger usually names a person taking over a role or position, whereas Erbe primarily means an heir or inherited property.
Other German words for “successor”
Die Nachfolgerin übernimmt das Geschäft im Mai.
The successor will take over the business in May.