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German Phrase

Hake nochmal nach, wenn nach einer Woche keine Antwort kommt.

/ˈhaːkə ˈnoːχmaːl naːx, vɛn naːx ˈaɪ̯nɐ ˈvɔxə ˈkaɪ̯nə ˈʔantvɔʁt kɔmt/
Meaning"Follow up again if after a week no answer comes."
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Meaning

The sentence tells you to follow up again if, after a week, you still haven't received a reply. It is a typical instruction for business or personal correspondence.

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When to use

Use this phrase in emails, messages, or phone calls when you need to remind someone politely after a reasonable waiting period, usually in a professional setting.

Grammar Breakdown

Hakenochmalnach,wennnacheinerWochekeineAntwortkommt.

1

nachhaken (separable verb)

The verb "nachhaken" splits in main clause: "hake … nach". It means “to follow up” or “to ask again”.

2

nochmal / noch einmal

An adverb meaning “again”. "nochmal" is colloquial; "noch einmal" is slightly more formal.

3

wenn‑Clause (conditional)

Introduces a condition that must be fulfilled before the action in the main clause happens.

4

nach + Dativ

The preposition "nach" governing the dative case expresses a point in time ("nach einer Woche" = after a week).

5

keine + Nomen (negation)

Use "keine" with feminine nouns like "Antwort" to negate them.

6

3rd person singular present

"kommt" is the present tense of "kommen" for "sie/er/es".

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A

Ich habe seit einer Woche nichts von ihm gehört.

I haven't heard from him for a week.

Dann hake nochmal nach, wenn nach einer Woche keine Antwort kommt.

Then follow up again if after a week no answer comes.

B

Common Mistakes

  • Nachhaken nochmal, wenn nach einer Woche keine Antwort kommt.

    In a main clause the verb splits; you must say "hake … nach", not "nachhaken".

  • wenn nach ein Woche keine Antwort kommt.

    The preposition "nach" always takes the dative case; "nach einer Woche" is correct, not "nach ein Woche".

  • wenn nach einer Woche keine kommt Antwort.

    The verb should stay at the end of the subordinate clause; "keine Antwort kommt" is correct, but some learners mistakenly place the verb earlier.

Alternatives

  • Frage noch einmal nach, falls nach einer Woche keine Rückmeldung erfolgt.

    Ask again if after a week no feedback is received.

  • Setze dich noch einmal mit ihm in Verbindung, wenn du nach einer Woche nichts hörst.

    Get in touch with him again if you hear nothing after a week.

  • Melde dich erneut, sobald nach einer Woche keine Antwort eingegangen ist.

    Contact them again as soon as no answer has arrived after a week.

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Cultural Tip

In German business culture a one‑week waiting period before a follow‑up is considered courteous. "Nachhaken" is perfectly acceptable, but keep the tone polite and avoid sounding demanding. Adding "bitte" (please) or "ich würde mich freuen" can soften the request.