der Nahost
Translation
Middle East, Near East
Examples
Die politische Lage in Nahost ist kompliziert.
The political situation in the Middle East is complicated.
Er reist oft geschäftlich nach Nahost.
He often travels to the Middle East for business.
Grammar Patterns
((in+dat)) in the Middle East The political situation in the Middle East is complicated.
((nach+dat)) to the Middle East He often travels to the Middle East for business.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Mittlere Osten (the Middle East); Antonyms: der Fernost (the Far East)
Etymology
From German 'nah' (near) + 'Ost' (East). Literally 'Near East'.
Memory Tips
Visualize a map from a European perspective: the 'near' East is closer than the 'far' East (China, Japan).