No. 14,693 in German
nahesteht
"Closely associated with" or "is close to."
In a sentence
Als ihr langjähriger Freund weiß ich, dass ihr Bruder ihr besonders nahesteht.
As her longtime friend, I know that her brother is particularly close to her.
The word 'nahesteht' in this sentence indicates a close relationship or emotional connection between the subject and her brother, emphasizing familial or affectionate ties.
Die Idee, die der Philosophie der Antike nahesteht, war in dieser Diskussion zentral.
The idea close to the philosophy of antiquity was central to this discussion.
Here, 'nahesteht' describes the idea's relevance or connection in thought to the principles of ancient philosophy, showing a figurative conceptual closeness.
Dieses Design nahesteht der traditionellen Architektur der Region.
This design is close to the traditional architecture of the region.
In this case, 'nahesteht' conveys an aesthetic or stylistic proximity, describing how a design embodies features of a regional architectural tradition.
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