This is the 473rd most frequent German word.
nahe
"Nahe" means "near" or "close" in English.
In this sentence, 'nahe' functions as an adjective indicating an upcoming or close point in time or event.
Das Ende der Geschichte war nahe.
The end of the story was near.
In this sentence, 'nahe' is used as a preposition meaning 'near' or 'close to', indicating proximity to the river.
Das Haus liegt nahe dem Fluss.
The house is located near the river.
Here, 'nahe' is used as a qualitative adverb meaning 'close', describing an emotional proximity between two individuals.