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.close in space; with little distance(spatial)

a.physically closer to something

Das Hotel ist näher am Bahnhof als das andere.The hotel is closer to the train station than the other one.

2.more closely related; more intimate or similar(figurative, relationship)

a.having a closer/stronger connection

Wir sind uns heute näher als früher.We are closer today than we were before.

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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