This is the 2960th most frequent German word.
annäherung
"Annäherung" means "approach" or "approximation."
Used to describe efforts or instances of becoming closer in relations or understanding.
Die Annäherung der beiden Länder bringt Vorteile.
The rapprochement of the two countries brings advantages.
Used metaphorically to refer to a way or method of addressing a matter.
Die Annäherung des Forschers an das Problem war methodisch.
The researcher's approach to the problem was methodical.
Refers to the physical act of moving closer to a location or object.