Meaning 1neutral · 82%
To suggest a conclusion or action to someone through reasons or circumstances.
Natural examples
Die Ärztin legt ihm eine zweite Untersuchung nahe.
The doctor suggests a second examination to him.
Die Zahlen legen eine vorsichtige Planung nahe.
The figures suggest cautious planning.
Sein Ton legt eine kurze Pause nahe.
His tone suggests taking a short break.
Usage note
The verb is separable and usually links a person in the dative to an action in the accusative: jemandem etwas nahelegen.
Mini-lesson: nahelegen
To suggest a conclusion or action to someone through reasons or circumstances. The verb is separable and usually links a person in the dative to an action in the accusative: jemandem etwas nahelegen.
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