Nahelegen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Nahelegen" is used as verb with the meaning of "suggest", "recommend" or "imply".

Essential properties of "nahelegen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: nahelegen
Simple past: legte nahe
Participle: nahegelegt

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "nahelegen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To subtly suggest or recommend"

Definition: "To suggest or recommend something to someone indirectly or subtly."
Translation(s): suggest, recommend, imply, hint
Synonym(s): empfehlen, vorschlagen, anraten
Antonym(s): abraten, warnen
Related word(s): Hinweis, Vorschlag, Empfehlung

📝 Some usage examples:

Ich möchte Ihnen nahelegen, diese Gelegenheit zu nutzen.I would like to suggest that you take this opportunity.
Der Lehrer hat den Schülern nahegelegt, mehr zu lesen.The teacher suggested to the students that they read more.
Es wäre ratsam, ihm das nahezulegen.It would be advisable to suggest that to him.

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