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close-up
A photograph or film shot that shows an object or person from a very short distance in order to make details visible. It corresponds to the English term 'close-up'.
Der Regisseur verwendete eine Nahaufnahme, um die Emotionen im Gesicht der Schauspielerin zu zeigen.
The director used a close-up to show the emotions on the actress's face.
The word is a clear compound of 'nah' (near) and 'Aufnahme' (shot/recording). It literally means a shot taken from close up.
Für das Porträtfoto wählte der Fotograf eine Nahaufnahme.
For the portrait photo, the photographer chose a close-up.
In the context of film and photography, the phrases 'eine Nahaufnahme machen' (to take a close-up) or 'etwas in Nahaufnahme zeigen' (to show something in close-up) are often used.
Können wir von diesem Detail bitte eine Nahaufnahme machen?
Could we please take a close-up of this detail?
You can recognize the figurative meaning by the fact that it is not about cameras, but about abstract topics. In that case, a 'Nahaufnahme' (close-up view) often describes the content of a book, an article, or an analysis.
Der Dokumentarfilm ist eine Nahaufnahme der sozialen Probleme in der Stadt.
The documentary is a close-up view of the social problems in the city.
analysis
'Analyse' and 'Nahaufnahme' can both mean looking at a topic very closely. 'Analyse' is the normal factual term for a systematic examination. 'Nahaufnahme' originally comes from photography and film: you see something from a short distance. Figuratively, it means a particularly detailed, vivid view of a topic. 'Analyse' sounds more neutral and fits reports, school, or work. 'Nahaufnahme' sounds more visual and fits when you want to emphasize that details are shown very closely and vividly.
Der Artikel ist eine Nahaufnahme des Lebens in einem kleinen Dorf.
The article is a close-up view of life in a small village.
Hilft dir die Analyse des Textes bei der Vorbereitung auf die Prüfung?
Does the analysis of the text help you prepare for the exam?