Meaning 1neutral · 82%
Movement toward a person or object that makes the physical distance smaller.
Natural examples
Die Annäherung des Schiffes ist vom Strand aus sichtbar.
From the beach, you can see the ship’s approach.
Bei der Annäherung an das Tor bremst der Fahrer.
The driver brakes while approaching the gate.
Das Reh bemerkt die Annäherung der Wanderer.
The deer notices the hikers’ approach.
Usage note
The target often takes an plus accusative: die Annäherung an das Ufer. This feminine noun describes a spatial process here.
Mini-lesson: Annäherung
Movement toward a person or object that makes the physical distance smaller. The target often takes an plus accusative: die Annäherung an das Ufer. This feminine noun describes a spatial process here.
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