ADJECTIVE

nahe/ˈnaːə/near; close

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

Definitions

1.at or in a short distance from something; close by(location)

a.not far away in space

Die Schule ist ganz nahe beim Park.The school is very near the park.

2.connected emotionally or in a figurative sense; intimate(figurative, relationship)

a.emotionally close or relating closely to someone or something

Sie sind sich sehr nahe.They are very close (to each other).

Adjective Forms

Positivenahe
Comparativenäher
Superlativenächsten

Frequently asked questions

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

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