after (in time or order)
Used for events, periods, or items that come later.
După cină, mergem la plimbare.
After dinner, we go for a walk.
După război, orașul s-a schimbat mult.
After the war, the city changed a lot.
#81 · Preposition · ADP
In Romanian, după means “after (in time or order)”. It’s the #81 most frequently used Romanian word. Below you’ll find how to use it, its forms, real example sentences, and common word pairings.
Preposition used for sequence, following something in time or order, and for dependence on a model, rule, or person.
neutralUsed for events, periods, or items that come later.
After dinner, we go for a walk.
After the war, the city changed a lot.
Refers to a source, standard, opinion, or model.
In my opinion, it's a good idea.
I worked according to the instructions I received.
Less common than other spatial uses, but normal in phrases showing position or movement.
The dog is running after the car.
It is behind the corner.
Ranked by how often each form shows up in spoken Romanian. The top form cover about 100% of everyday use — learn these first.
Usually followed by a noun phrase, pronoun, or other nominal expression.
Functions as a preposition, so it does not usually stand alone.
După ploaie a ieșit soarele.
After the rain, the sun came out.
Can introduce temporal phrases.
Very common in expressions like după-amiază, după aceea, după trei zile.
Ne vedem după-amiază.
We'll meet in the afternoon.
Can introduce comparison or source in phrases like după cum and după părerea mea.
Used to indicate basis, viewpoint, or manner.
După cum știi, azi avem examen.
As you know, we have an exam today.
vs. înainte de
după marks later time or order; înainte de marks earlier time.
După prânz plec. / Înainte de prânz lucrez.
After lunch I leave. / Before lunch I work.
vs. conform
după is more general and often used with opinions, models, or habits; conform is more formal and means 'in accordance with'.
După mine, e corect. / Conform regulilor, e corect.
In my view, it's correct. / According to the rules, it's correct.
După școală, merg direct acasă.
After school, I go straight home.
după - Time sequence.
Am scris eseul după modelul dat.
I wrote the essay according to the given model.
după - Following a model or pattern.
Nu te mai uita după telefon.
Stop looking for your phone.
după - Common with motion/search meaning.
Common phrases built around după — worth learning as whole units.
lit. “after that”