närma

Swedish

Etymology

From närmare (“nearer”), comparative of nära (“near”), likely influenced by Danish nærme.

Verb

närma (present närmar, preterite närmade, supine närmat, imperative närma)

  1. (reflexive) to move closer (to), to approach
    Synonym: nalkas
    Jag närmade mig försiktigt den vackra kvinnan.
    I carefully approached the beautiful woman.
    Det närmar sig läggdags.
    It's getting close to bedtime.
    Julen närmar sig med stormsteg.
    Christmas is rapidly approaching.

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