No. 2,960 in German
annäherung
"Annäherung" means "approach" or "approximation."
In a sentence
Die Annäherung der beiden Länder bringt Vorteile.
The rapprochement of the two countries brings advantages.
Used to describe efforts or instances of becoming closer in relations or understanding.
Die Annäherung des Forschers an das Problem war methodisch.
The researcher's approach to the problem was methodical.
Used metaphorically to refer to a way or method of addressing a matter.
Die Annäherung des Schiffs an den Hafen war langsam.
The ship's approach to the port was slow.
Refers to the physical act of moving closer to a location or object.
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