No. 10,938 in German
schauernähe
The German word "Schauernähe" refers to the vicinity or proximity of a rain shower.
In a sentence
Die Schauernahe der Strände beeindruckte alle Besucher.
The proximity of the showers to the beaches impressed all the visitors.
In this sentence, 'Schauernahe' is used to express physical proximity or closeness of 'showers' to the beaches, demonstrating its spatial context.
Eine unheimliche Schauernahe breitete sich durch den Wald aus.
An eerie proximity of chills spread through the forest.
Here, 'Schauernahe' metaphorically suggests an area or feeling associated with 'chills,' emphasizing its abstract emotional context.
Im Märchen war die Schauernahe des Unbekannten eine zentrale Herausforderung.
In the fairytale, the proximity of the unknown was a central challenge.
The term 'Schauernahe' is used figuratively to describe a concept central to the narrative, showcasing its interpretative flexibility.
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