Näher

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German

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Etymology

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From nähen (to sew) +‎ -er.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈnɛːər/, [ˈnɛː.ɐ], [ˈneː.ɐ]
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  • Hyphenation: Nä‧her
  • Homophone: näher

Noun

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Näher m (strong, genitive Nähers, plural Näher, feminine Näherin)

  1. sewer, seamster (one who sews)

Usage notes

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  • A Näher usually works according to precise instructions, often as part of an industrialised process, unlike a Schneider (tailor), who fills clients' orders directly and may also design clothes independently.

Declension

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