GERMAN · B2WORD NOTES
MEANING & PRONUNCIATION

sich annähern

move closer in views; reach rapprochement

Die beiden Seiten näherten sich in den Verhandlungen an, ohne die strittigen Fragen bereits vollständig zu klären.

The two sides moved closer during the negotiations without fully resolving the disputed questions yet.

approach; move closer physically

Das Boot näherte sich langsam dem Ufer an, während die Helfer einen geeigneten Platz zum Anlegen suchten.

The boat slowly approached the shore while the helpers looked for a suitable place to moor.

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