المعنى
Close to the current location.
خلفية ثقافية
In Swedish cities, 'i närheten' often implies accessibility by foot or bicycle, reflecting the country's focus on sustainable transport. Due to the vast distances, 'i närheten' can sometimes refer to a neighbor who lives several kilometers away. Being 'i närheten' of a deadline or a goal is used to signal progress without committing to an exact time or figure yet. The term is used in legal documents to define 'närhetsprincipen' (the proximity principle), often regarding school placements.
The 'Av' Rule
If you name the place you are near, you MUST use 'av'. If you don't name it, just use 'i närheten'.
Don't drop the -en
Saying 'i närhet' sounds like a broken robot. Always keep the definite ending.
المعنى
Close to the current location.
The 'Av' Rule
If you name the place you are near, you MUST use 'av'. If you don't name it, just use 'i närheten'.
Don't drop the -en
Saying 'i närhet' sounds like a broken robot. Always keep the definite ending.
Vagueness is Okay
Swedes often use 'i närheten' to avoid giving their exact address to strangers.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the missing words to complete the phrase.
Finns det en bank ___ _________?
The fixed phrase is 'i närheten'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
How do you say 'I live near the park'?
When specifying a location, you must use 'av' after 'i närheten'.
Match the Swedish phrase with its English meaning.
Match the pairs:
These are common variations of the core phrase.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Var är du? B: Jag är ___ _________ av stationen.
The speaker is describing their location relative to the station.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينFinns det en bank ___ _________?
The fixed phrase is 'i närheten'.
How do you say 'I live near the park'?
When specifying a location, you must use 'av' after 'i närheten'.
طابق كل عنصر على اليسار مع زوجه على اليمين:
These are common variations of the core phrase.
A: Var är du? B: Jag är ___ _________ av stationen.
The speaker is describing their location relative to the station.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةRarely. It's almost always spatial. For 'soon', use 'snart'. For 'recently', use 'nyligen'.
'Nära' is an adjective (near), while 'i närheten' is a prepositional phrase (in the vicinity).
It is neutral and can be used in any situation, from a text message to a legal document.
Use 'inte ens i närheten'. It's a very common idiomatic expression.
Yes, this means 'in my vicinity' or 'around me', often used more abstractly for people in your life.
No, 'närhet' is an uncountable abstract noun in this context.
Yes, 'i närheten av sanningen' is a perfectly natural abstract usage.
Forgetting the 'av' when followed by a noun, e.g., saying 'i närheten stationen' instead of 'i närheten av stationen'.
You can, but 'vägg i vägg' or 'granne' is more specific for neighbors.
Finns det en toalett i närheten?
عبارات ذات صلة
i närheten av
specialized formIn the vicinity of [something]
alldeles i närheten
builds onVery close by
här i krokarna
similarAround here / in these parts
nära och kära
contrastNear and dear (friends and family)
