Nahe
Example: Das Restaurant ist ganz nahe vom Bahnhof entfernt.
Definition
"nahe" is an adverb in German meaning close or near in terms of physical distance or proximity. It is used to indicate that something is situated at a short distance from a reference point, as in the example phrase where a restaurant is very close to the train station.
Etymology
The German adverb "nahe" originates from Old High German "nāha," which means near or close. It is related to the English word "nigh" and shares roots in the Proto-Germanic language. Did you know? "nahe" has maintained a consistent meaning about proximity for centuries.
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"Nahe" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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