Näherkommen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Näherkommen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to approach", "to come closer" or "to get closer".

Essential properties of "näherkommen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: näherkommen
  • Simple past: kam näher
  • Participle: nähergekommen

See full conjugation of näherkommen

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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 "näherkommen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To approach something or someone, physically or emotionally"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir sollten dem Problem näherkommen und es lösen.We should get closer to the problem and solve it.
  2. Er versucht, ihr näherzukommen, indem er sie oft besucht.He tries to get closer to her by visiting her often.
  3. Das Schiff kommt dem Hafen näher.The ship is approaching the harbor.

2.) "To approach a solution or understanding"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir kommen der Lösung des Rätsels näher.We are getting closer to solving the riddle.
  2. Durch die Forschung kommt man der Wahrheit näher.Through research, one gets closer to the truth.
  3. Mit jedem Experiment kommen wir der Antwort näher.With each experiment, we get closer to the answer.
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