close to

• Informeller Ausdruck, der bedeutet, in der Nähe zu sein oder sich fast in einem bestimmten Zustand, einer Position oder einem Ort zu befinden; wird oft verwendet, um Nähe in Zeit, Entfernung oder Beziehungen anzugeben.

An informal expression meaning to be near or almost in a particular state, condition, or location, often used to indicate proximity in time, distance, or relationship.

1. Near in distanceA1formal

   At a short distance from something or someone.

   Nahe bei

   • The school is close to the park.
   • She lives close to the city center.
   • Keep the medicine close to the bed.

2. Almost or nearlyA2formal

   Used to indicate that something is almost a particular amount, number, or state.

   Fast oder nahezu

   • The project is close to completion.
   • He was close to tears after hearing the news.
   • The temperature is close to freezing.

3. Emotionally attachedA2formal

   Having a strong emotional bond or relationship with someone.

   Nah

   • She is very close to her grandmother.
   • They have been close to each other since childhood.
   • He felt close to his teammates after the victory.