adjective
later
A1
später is the comparative form of spät, meaning 'later' (in time). Used adverbially/adjectivally to indicate something happening afterward or at a later time. It is gradable (superlative am spätesten). Not reflexive; regular inflection as comparative, context decides temporal vs comparative nuance.
Examples
Wir können später darüber sprechen.
We can talk about that later.
Die Gäste blieben länger, weil sie später noch einen Termin hatten, der wichtig war.
The guests stayed longer because they still had an appointment later that was important.
Details
Mnemonics
Picture a timeline moving forward to remember 'später'
später ~ 'later' (same idea)
not applicable for adjectives
Notes
Später is both the comparative of 'spät' and an adverb meaning 'later' depending on context.