näher

See also: naher and Näher

German

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈnɛːər/, [ˈnɛː.ɐ], [ˈneː.ɐ]
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  • Homophone: Näher

Etymology 1

Adjective

näher

  1. comparative degree of nah
    Die Tankstelle ist näher an der Wohnung als der Supermarkt.
    The petrol station is closer to the flat than is the supermarket.
  2. (idiomatic) further, more precise or detailed
    Ich möchte an dieser Stelle keine näheren Angaben machen.
    I don’t want to make any further statements at this point.

Etymology 2

Verb

näher

  1. inflection of nähern:
    1. first-person singular present
    2. singular imperative
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