naturnaher
Translation
closer to nature, more natural
Examples
Wir möchten einen naturnahen Urlaub machen.
We would like to have a vacation close to nature.
Dieser Park ist naturnaher als der Stadtpark.
This park is more natural than the city park.
Grammar Patterns
((Adjective)) + ((Noun)) (as an adjective) modifies a noun A near-natural garden needs little care.
((Adjective)) + als (as a comparative) ...than... The forest is more natural than a park.
Similar Words
Synonyms: natürlich (natural), umweltfreundlich (eco-friendly); Antonyms: künstlich (artificial), naturfern (remote from nature)
Etymology
A compound of 'Natur' (nature) and 'nah' (near). The '-er' ending marks it as a comparative or inflected form.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Natur' (nature) + 'nah' (near) + '-er' (more). It literally means 'more near to nature'.