nahe|stehen
Translation
to be close to, to be associated with, to be related to
Examples
Sie stehen sich sehr nahe.
They are very close to each other.
Er steht dieser politischen Partei nahe.
He is close to this political party.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.dat)) to be close to (sb.) She is very close to her sister.
Similar Words
Synonyms: verbunden sein, sympathisieren mit; Antonyms: fernstehen
Etymology
From 'nahe' (near) and 'stehen' (to stand). Literally 'to stand near'.
Memory Tips
Imagine two people standing near each other, which symbolizes a close relationship.