Annähern
Example: Wir müssen uns langsam dem Problem annähern, um es zu lösen.
Definition
"Annähern" means to gradually come closer or approach something, often in a physical or figurative sense. For example, in the phrase 'Wir müssen uns langsam dem Problem annähern,' it means slowly approaching or addressing the problem step by step.
Etymology
The German verb "annähern" comes from the prefix 'an-' meaning 'at' or 'to,' combined with 'nähern,' derived from 'nah,' meaning 'near.' So, "annähern" literally means 'to make near' or 'to approach.' Did you know? The concept of approaching or getting closer is deeply embedded in the word's structure.
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"Annähern" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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