nah
close · near
Etwas ist nicht weit entfernt, sondern in kurzer Entfernung.
Definition & meaning
The adjective nah refers to physical or temporal proximity. It describes something that is located at a short distance or occurs in the near future.
- Spatial proximity: Close in terms of location or distance (e.g., "The station is near").
- Temporal proximity: Close in time (e.g., "The end is near").
- Emotional proximity: Intimate or closely related in terms of feelings or relationships (e.g., "a close friend").
Grammar & Word origin
nah is an adjective that can also function as an adverb. When declined, the stem often changes to "näh-" or "näher-" in comparative forms.
- Comparative: näher
- Superlative: am nächsten
Etymologically, the word stems from the Old High German nāh, which is related to the Old English nēah (the root of the English word "nigh").
Synonyms & antonyms
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Examples
Der Supermarkt ist nah.adjective
The supermarket is close.
Der Supermarkt ist ganz nah.adjective
The supermarket is very close.
Die Haltestelle ist nah.adjective
The stop is near.
Unser Haus liegt nah am Park.adjective
Our house is located near the park.
Das Haus steht ganz nah am Park.adverb
The house is very close to the park.
Das Café ist ganz nah.adjective
The café is very close.
Die Schule liegt nah am Park.adverb
The school is located close to the park.
Der Bahnhof befindet sich nah am Fluss.adjective
The train station is located near the river.
Das Hotel steht nah am Bahnhof.adverb
The hotel is close to the train station.
Wir wohnen nah am Park.adverb
We live close to the park.
Er wohnt sehr nah am Bahnhof.adverb
He lives very close to the train station.
Wir sitzen nah am Fenster.adverb
We sit close to the window.
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