English–German

“up close” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈhaʊ̯tˌnaː/

Example

Ich habe das Konzert hautnah erlebt.

I experienced the concert up close.

Illustration for hautnah (up close)

How to say “up close” in German

“Up close” in German is hautnah.

An event unfolds at arm's length, making the observer feel present inside it rather than separated from it.

Full entry for hautnah: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with hautnah

Die Reporterin berichtete hautnah von den Protesten.

The reporter reported on the protests up close.

Tips for using hautnah

  • Hautnah does not require physical contact; it commonly describes close involvement with concerts, sports, news, and other events.

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