nahe

near; close

English translations

  1. 01

    near

  2. 02

    close

  3. 03

    nearby

Word details

German meaning
Sich in geringer Entfernung zu etwas oder jemandem befindend.
English meaning
Near
Synonym
dicht, benachbart
German example
Das Haus liegt nahe am See.
English example
The house is near the lake.
Comparative
näherSuperlative: am nächsten

Example sentences with “nahe”

  1. Das Dorf liegt ganz nahe bei der Stadt. (The village is located very close to the city.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between 'nah' and 'nahe'?

They are variants of the same word. 'Nah' is more common, 'nahe' is slightly more formal or used in specific phrases.