nah

näher · am nächsten
Based on: *naehwa-
Goethe B1 Adjective
1.

near, close

Opposite: weit
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  • "Wo ist das Rathaus? ""Nahe der Kirche."
  • "Where's the town hall""Near the church."
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German Prepositions Explained – “nach”

"nach" can mean "to" and "after". Today, we'll explore the common core of this, and explore the various uses of "nach", both alone and as a prefix.

Vocab: nach, nachmachen, nachlaufen, nachlassen, nachgehen, nach

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How many meanings does the German word 'nah' have?

nah has 1 distinct meaning: 1. near, close.

What is the comparative and superlative of 'nah'?

comparative: näher / superlative: am nächsten

What is 'nah' related to?

The word 'nah' is related to *naehwa-.

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German Prepositions Explained – “nach”
"nach" can mean "to" and "after". Today, we'll explore the common core of this, and explore the various uses of "nach", both alone and as a prefix.
Vocab: nach, nachmachen, nachlaufen, nachlassen, nachgehen, nach
Read article