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"Near" in German: nah
nah
Note: also: in der Nähe
Near in German is nah. Say Das ist nah or zu nah. Comparative is näher. In der Nähe is related but not this headword — keep nah in your examples.
Walking
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How to pronounce nah
Say it
nah
/naː/
nah. Long a like father. Soft h.
"Near" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| nah | near / close Core adverb/adjective. | Core adverb/adjective. |
| näher | nearer / closer Comparative. | Comparative. |
| zu nah | too close Distance warning. | Distance warning. |
| ganz nah | really close Emphasis. | Emphasis. |
How to use nah in real life
- 1Walking
Der Bahnhof ist nah — fünf Minuten.
The station is near — five minutes.
Ist nah.
- 2Crowding
Bitte nicht so nah stehen.
Please don't stand so close.
So nah.
- 3Comparing routes
Dieser Weg ist näher als die Hauptstraße.
This path is nearer than the main street.
Näher.
Mistakes English speakers make with nah
Incorrect: Das ist in der Nähe (only for this page)
Correct: Das ist nah.
Headword is nah; Nähe is a different form/phrase.
Incorrect: nähe gehen
Correct: näher gehen / nah gehen
Use nah or näher as the adverb.
Good to know
Nah is short and everyday for distance. Signs and apps often use in der Nähe for search filters, but spoken directions still say ganz nah or näher.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Picking a meeting point
ChatPal
Café A oder Café B?
Café A or café B?
You
A. Es ist nah an meiner Arbeit.
A. It's near my work.
ChatPal
Gut. B ist auch nah, aber lauter.
Good. B is also near, but louder.
You
Dann A. Näher und ruhiger.
Then A. Nearer and quieter.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Near" in German
How do you say near?
Nah.
Closer?
Näher.
Too close?
Zu nah.
In der Nähe?
Related phrase; this page’s headword is nah.
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