Nahe
Example: Das Restaurant ist ganz nahe vom Bahnhof entfernt.
Definition
"Nahe" is a German preposition meaning very close to or near something, often used to indicate physical proximity, as in the phrase 'Das Restaurant ist ganz nahe vom Bahnhof entfernt,' which means the restaurant is very close to the train station.
Etymology
The German word "nahe" originates from Old High German 'nāh,' meaning near or close. Its roots trace back to the Proto-Germanic '*nahwaz,' related to the English word 'nigh.' Did you know? The word has remained quite consistent in meaning throughout the centuries, always conveying the sense of closeness or nearness.
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"Nahe" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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