NOUN

Nähe/ˈnɛːə/nearness; vicinity; closeness

Nähe is a German noun that means nearness, vicinity, or closeness. It is pronounced /ˈnɛːə/. As a noun it takes the article "die".

Definitions

1.the area around something or someone; vicinity(location)

a.the area near a place

In der Nähe des Bahnhofs gibt es viele Cafés.There are many cafés near the train station.

2.short distance between things or people; nearness(distance)

a.state of being close to someone or something

Ich wohne in der Nähe meiner Eltern.I live close to my parents.

3.feeling of emotional closeness; intimacy(relationship)

a.emotional bond or closeness

Zwischen den beiden besteht eine große Nähe.There is great closeness between the two of them.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Nähe
Genitiveder Nähe
Dativeder Nähe
Accusativedie Nähe

Frequently asked questions

What does "Nähe" mean in English?
"Nähe" means nearness, vicinity, or closeness. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Nähe"?
"Nähe" is pronounced /ˈnɛːə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Nähe" der, die, or das?
"Nähe" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What part of speech is "Nähe"?
"Nähe" is a noun in German.

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