Nahestehen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Nahestehen" is used as verb with the meaning of "be close to", "be intimate with" or "be fond of".

Essential properties of "nahestehen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: nahestehen
Simple past: stand nahe
Participle: nahegestanden

irregularseparableintransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To be close to someone"

Definition: "To have a close or intimate relationship with someone."
Translation(s): be close to, be intimate with, be fond of
Synonym(s): verbunden sein, vertraut sein
Antonym(s): entfremdet sein, distanziert sein
Related word(s): Nähe, Beziehung, Freundschaft

📝 Some usage examples:

Er steht seiner Schwester sehr nahe.He is very close to his sister.
Die beiden stehen sich seit Jahren nahe.The two have been close for years.
Sie steht ihrem Chef nahe und kennt seine Pläne.She is close to her boss and knows his plans.

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