nähern
Translation
to approach, to get closer, to near
Examples
Das Auto nähert sich der Kreuzung.
The car is approaching the intersection.
Wir nähern uns einer Lösung des Problems.
We are nearing a solution to the problem.
Grammar Patterns
sich (Dat.) ((sb./sth.)) nähern to approach ((sb./sth.)) The car is approaching the intersection.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sich annähern, herankommen; Antonyms: sich entfernen, Abstand halten
Etymology
Derived from 'nah' (near) and its comparative form 'näher' (nearer). It literally means 'to make nearer'.
Memory Tips
It sounds very similar to the English word 'near'. Think of 'nearing' a destination.