Hier
Example: Ich wohne hier in der Nähe vom Park.
Definition
"Hier" is an adverb in German used to indicate a specific location close to the speaker, translating to 'here' in English. It specifies the place where something happens or exists, as in the example phrase: 'Ich wohne hier in der Nähe vom Park,' meaning 'I live here near the park.'
Etymology
The German word "hier" originates from Old High German 'hiar,' which itself comes from the Proto-Germanic *hīr. It has long been used in Germanic languages to denote a nearby place or position. Did you know? The English word 'here' shares the same ancient root as "hier," showing their close linguistic relationship.
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"Hier" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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