🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Nahaufnahme

Pronunciation / Transliteration: naːˈʔaʊ̯fn̩ə

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Close-Up/ˈkloʊs.ʌp/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Die Nahaufnahme der Blume zeigte ihre komplizierten Muster."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A photograph or shot taken at a very short distance from the subject, emphasizing detail.

    "The close-up of the flower revealed its intricate patterns."
  2. 2

    A detailed examination or analysis of a subject.

    "The documentary provided a close-up of the artist's creative process."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'close-up' originated in the early 20th century, combining 'close', from Old English 'clōse', meaning 'near', and 'up', from Old English 'upp', indicating a position or direction. Initially used in photography and film to describe a shot taken at a very short distance, it has evolved to encompass various contexts where detailed examination is required.

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