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approach in German

approach in German is Annäherung, Ansatz, Anflug — approach means to move closer to something or someone.

approach in German

Annäherung
noun
Ansatz
noun
(figuratively) A manner of making (a policy) or solving (a problem, etc.).
Anflug
noun
(aviation, also, attributively) The way an aircraft comes in to land at an airport.
nähern
verb
nähern
verb
(ambitransitive, figuratively) Used intransitively, followed by to: to draw near (to someone or something); to make advances; to approximate or become almost equal.
annähern
verb
(ambitransitive, figuratively) Used intransitively, followed by to: to draw near (to someone or something); to make advances; to approximate or become almost equal.

What does "approach" mean?

  1. verb To move closer to something or someone.
    "A stranger approached us slowly across the empty car park."
  2. verb To speak to someone, often to make a request or start a conversation.
    "I plan to approach the teacher after class to ask about extra help."
  3. noun A way of dealing with or thinking about something.
    "We need a fresh approach to solving this problem at work."
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approach in a sentence

  • A stranger approached us slowly across the empty car park.
  • The train slowed as it approached the station.
  • I plan to approach the teacher after class to ask about extra help.
  • Nervous customers often approach the staff desk when they need directions.

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What is "approach" in German?
"approach" in German is Annäherung, Ansatz, Anflug. approach means: To move closer to something or someone.
How do you use "approach" in a sentence?
Example: "A stranger approached us slowly across the empty car park." In German, "approach" is Annäherung, Ansatz, Anflug.
Are there other ways to say "approach" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "approach": Annäherung, Ansatz, Anflug, nähern, annähern.
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