Nahe
Example: Das Geschäft ist ganz nahe vom Bahnhof entfernt.
Definition
"Nahe" is a German preposition meaning close to or near, indicating proximity in space or time. It is used to describe something situated at a short distance from a reference point, as in the phrase 'Das Geschäft ist ganz nahe vom Bahnhof entfernt,' meaning the store is very close to the train station.
Etymology
The German word "nahe" comes from the Old High German word 'nāhi,' which traces back to the Proto-Germanic root '*nēhwō,' meaning 'near' or 'close.' Over time, it evolved in Middle High German as 'nāhe,' retaining its meaning related to closeness or proximity. Did you know that "nahe" is related to the English word 'nigh,' which has a similar meaning but is now archaic?
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"Nahe" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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