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Nähern Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Nähern" is used as verb with the meaning of "to approach", "to draw near" or "to come closer".
Essential properties of "nähern"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: nähern
- Simple past: näherte
- Participle: genähert
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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 "nähern" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To approach or draw near in space or time"
- Definition: "To approach or draw near to something or someone in space or time."
- Translation(s): to approach, to draw near, to come closer
- Synonym(s): sich annähern, heranrücken, sich näherkommen
- Antonym(s): entfernen
- Related word(s): Annäherung, Nähe
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Zug nähert sich dem Bahnhof.
- Wir nähern uns dem Ziel unserer Reise.
- Die Frist nähert sich ihrem Ende.
2.) "To approach a value, quantity, or state"
- Definition: "To approach or approximate a value, quantity, or state."
- Translation(s): to approach, to approximate, to converge
- Synonym(s): sich annähern, sich angleichen
- Related word(s): Annäherung, Angleichung
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Temperatur nähert sich dem Gefrierpunkt.
- Seine Leistung nähert sich dem Durchschnitt.
- Die Ergebnisse nähren sich den Erwartungen.
3.) "To address a topic or problem gradually"
- Definition: "To address or deal with a topic or problem gradually."
- Translation(s): to approach, to address, to tackle (gradually)
- Synonym(s): sich herantasten, angehen
- Related word(s): Herangehensweise, Annäherung
📝 Some usage examples:
- Wir müssen uns vorsichtig dem Problem nähern.
- Der Autor nähert sich dem Thema aus verschiedenen Perspektiven.
- Wie können wir uns dieser Frage nähern?