nähere

Nähere is a German word that functions primarily as the comparative form of the adjective nah, meaning closer or nearer. It is used to express a greater degree of proximity, either in spatial terms (a closer location) or in figurative senses such as time, extent, or detail. The form reflects the standard umlaut pattern that occurs in the comparative of adjectives in German.

As an attributive adjective, nähere appears before a noun and follows normal declension rules. Common phrases include nähere Angaben (more detailed information or closer particulars) and nähere Informationen (more detailed information). In plural contexts the form remains nähere, for example: nähere Daten or nähere Hinweise. In many cases, speakers choose nähere to emphasize that more specificity is being requested or provided.

Nähere can also function as a noun when capitalized as das Nähere. In this usage it means “the details” or “the rest” and is used when referring to information or conditions that follow or clarify a previous statement. For example: Wir klärten das Nähere später; das Nähere lässt sich heute nicht besprechen. This nominal use is common in formal or written German.

Notes: Nähere is not a separate, standalone term with a distinct meaning beyond its grammatical roles; its primary significance lies in its use as a comparative adjective and, in the noun form, as a designation for subsequent details. There are no widely recognized places or people universally known by the term Nähere.