German Phrase
Komm näher an den WLAN-Router.
Meaning
A direct, informal command telling someone to move closer to the Wi‑Fi router, usually because the signal is weak or the device needs a better connection.
When to use
Use this phrase in casual settings—at home, in a shared office, or when helping a friend troubleshoot a poor Wi‑Fi connection. It’s too informal for a formal business meeting or written instructions.
✦Grammar Breakdown
KommnäherandenWLAN-Router
Komm (imperative)
Second‑person singular informal imperative of kommen. The subject ‘du’ is omitted.
näher (comparative)
Comparative form of nah, used to express ‘closer’. It can be used with prepositions like an.
an (directional preposition)
When indicating motion towards something, an governs the accusative case.
den (accusative masculine article)
Definite article in the accusative masculine singular, required after an + motion.
WLAN‑Router (compound noun)
A hyphenated compound noun; both parts are capitalized because they are nouns.
🗨In Conversation
Ich bekomme kein Signal von meinem Laptop.
I'm not getting any signal on my laptop.
Komm näher an den WLAN‑Router.
Come closer to the Wi‑Fi router.
✕Common Mistakes
Kommt näher an den WLAN‑Router.
‘Kommt’ is the 3rd‑person plural imperative; the correct form for a single person you’re addressing informally is ‘Komm’.
Komm näher an dem WLAN‑Router.
‘an dem’ uses the dative, but motion towards a place requires the accusative ‘an den’.
Komm nahe an den WLAN‑Router.
‘nahe’ is the positive form; to express ‘closer’ you need the comparative ‘näher’.
Komm näher an den WLAN Router.
When a compound includes an abbreviation, German orthography prefers a hyphen and capitalisation of both parts.
↔Alternatives
Geh näher zum WLAN‑Router.
Go closer to the Wi‑Fi router.
Rücke näher an den WLAN‑Router heran.
Move closer to the Wi‑Fi router.
Bewege dich näher an den WLAN‑Router.
Position yourself nearer to the Wi‑Fi router.
Cultural Tip
German speakers often use short imperatives in informal conversation, especially when giving quick instructions. Adding ‘bitte’ (e.g., ‘Komm bitte näher…’) softens the command. ‘WLAN’ is the everyday term for Wi‑Fi, but in some regions people still say ‘Internet‑Router’ or simply ‘Router’. The hyphen in WLAN‑Router follows the Duden rule for compound nouns that combine an abbreviation with a noun.