ADJECTIVE

nah/naː/near; close

nah is a German adjective that means near or close. It is pronounced /naː/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "näher" and "nächsten".

Definitions

1.at a short distance from something; nearby(location)

a.being physically near or close to a reference point

Die Schule ist ganz nah am Bahnhof.The school is very close to the train station.

2.closely connected, similar, or emotionally close(relation; abstract sense)

a.having a close (not distant) relationship

Sie sind sich sehr nah.They are very close to each other.

Adjective Forms

Positivenah
Comparativenäher
Superlativenächsten

Frequently asked questions

What does "nah" mean in English?
"nah" means near or close. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "nah"?
"nah" is pronounced /naː/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "nah"?
The comparative of "nah" is "näher" and the superlative is "nächsten".
What part of speech is "nah"?
"nah" is a adjective in German.

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