No. 426 in German
nähe
Proximity; nearness.
In a sentence
Ich wohne in der Nähe des Parks.
I live near the park.
Indicates proximity or a nearby location.
Die Nähe zu meiner Familie ist mir wichtig.
Closeness to my family is important to me.
Indicates a figurative closeness in emotional or relational terms.
In der Nähe gibt es ein gutes Restaurant.
There is a good restaurant nearby.
Refers to the nearby area or surroundings.
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