🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Nähe

Pronunciation / Transliteration: nɛːə

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Closeness/ˈkloʊs.nəs/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Die Nähe ihrer Freundschaft war offensichtlich."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The state of being near in space or time.

    "The closeness of their friendship was evident in how they supported each other."
  2. 2

    A feeling of affection or intimacy.

    "The closeness they felt during the family gathering brought everyone together."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'closeness' originates from the Middle English term 'closenesse', derived from the Old English 'clōsian', meaning to shut or close. Over time, it evolved to encompass not only physical proximity but also emotional and relational intimacy.

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