VERB
nähern/ˈnɛːɐn/to approach; to draw near; to get closer
nähern is a German verb that means to approach, to draw near, or to get closer. It is pronounced /ˈnɛːɐn/. In conjugation, the simple past is "näherte" and the past participle is "genähert".
Definitions
1.to move toward something; to approach(motion; usually reflexive)
a.to physically move closer to someone or something
Das Flugzeug näherte sich langsam dem Flughafen.—The airplane slowly approached the airport.
b.to metaphorically come closer to a goal, result, or time
Wir nähern uns dem Ende des Projekts.—We are approaching the end of the project.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | nähern |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | nähere |
| Present (du) | näherst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | nähert |
| Preterite (ich) | näherte |
| Participle II | genähert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | näherte |
| Imperative (singular) | nähere |
| Imperative (plural) | nähert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "nähern" mean in English?
- "nähern" means to approach, to draw near, or to get closer. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "nähern"?
- "nähern" is pronounced /ˈnɛːɐn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "nähern"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "nähern" is "genähert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "nähern"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "nähern" becomes "näherte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "nähern"?
- "nähern" is a verb in German.
