nahe|bringen
Translation
to make sb understand sth, to explain, to familiarize sb with sth
Examples
Er versucht, mir die Kunst nahezubringen.
He is trying to make me understand art.
Sie brachte den Kindern die Natur nahe.
She brought the children closer to nature.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.dat)) ((sth.acc)) to make sb. understand sth. The teacher explains the grammar to the students.
Similar Words
erklären (to explain), verständlich machen (to make understandable), vermitteln (to convey)
Etymology
Composed of 'nahe' (near) and 'bringen' (to bring). It literally means 'to bring near,' as in bringing a complex idea closer to someone's comprehension.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'bringing' a concept 'near' to someone so they can grasp it. This helps remember the meaning 'to make understand'.