English–German

“vicinity” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈnɛːə/

Example

Ich wohne in der Nähe des Bahnhofs.

I live near the station.

Illustration for Nähe (vicinity)

How to say “vicinity” in German

“Vicinity” in German is Nähe.

A small gap around a place or between people, sometimes carrying a sense of emotional closeness.

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

Example sentences with Nähe

Er kommt aus der Nähe.

He comes from the vicinity.

Tips for using Nähe

  • Nähe is feminine, so standard phrases include die Nähe and in der Nähe; in der Nähe des Bahnhofs uses the genitive.

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