Nah Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Nah" is mainly used as adjective meaning "near", "close" or "close by". It is also used as adverb and preposition.

Essential properties of "nah"

Its most important properties are:

Meanings of "nah" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "A short distance away in space or time"

"Nah", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Geschäft ist sehr nah.The shop is very near.
  2. Meine Schule ist nah meinem Haus.My school is near my house.
  3. Der Bahnhof ist ganz nah.The train station is very near.

2.) "At a short distance"

"Nah", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er wohnt nah bei uns.He lives near us.
  2. Das Auto ist nah geparkt.The car is parked close.
  3. Wir sind nah am Ziel.We are close to the goal.

3.) "Indicates physical or temporal proximity"

"Nah", when used with this meaning, acts as preposition.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Hotel liegt nah dem Strand.The hotel is located near the beach.
  2. Die Schule ist nah der Kirche.The school is near the church.
  3. Er wohnt nah dem Park.He lives near the park.

4.) "Having a close or intimate relationship"

"Nah", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir sind sehr nah befreundet.We are very close friends.
  2. Sie haben eine nahe Beziehung.They have a close relationship.
  3. Er ist mir sehr nah.He is very close to me.

5.) "About to happen"

"Nah", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Ende ist nah.The end is near.
  2. Die Hochzeit ist nah.The wedding is near.
  3. Der Frühling ist nah.Spring is near.
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