Bedeutung
Being near in space or time.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Danes use 'tæt på' to describe their relationship with nature. Being 'tæt på skoven' or 'tæt på vandet' is a high priority for many Danish homeowners. In meetings, 'tæt på' is used to signal progress without being overly boastful. It's a humble way to say things are going well. When visiting someone, it's polite to text 'Jeg er tæt på' when you are 5 minutes away so they can prepare. Danish commentators use 'tæt på' constantly to build tension during matches.
The 'At' Rule
If you follow 'tæt på' with a verb, always use 'at' + infinitive. E.g., 'tæt på at sove'.
Don't say 'Close'!
Remember that 'tæt på' is for distance, 'lukket' is for doors/shops.
Bedeutung
Being near in space or time.
The 'At' Rule
If you follow 'tæt på' with a verb, always use 'at' + infinitive. E.g., 'tæt på at sove'.
Don't say 'Close'!
Remember that 'tæt på' is for distance, 'lukket' is for doors/shops.
Use 'Lige'
Add 'lige' before 'tæt på' to sound more like a native when something is very close.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing words to say 'I am close to the station'.
Jeg er ______ ______ stationen.
'Tæt på' is the standard way to express being near a location.
Which sentence correctly says 'We are almost finished'?
Choose the correct sentence:
You need 'at være' (to be) and the plural form of the adjective 'færdige' to match 'vi'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You almost dropped your phone but caught it.
'Det var tæt på!' is the idiomatic way to say 'That was a close call!'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Bor du i Aarhus? B: Nej, men jeg bor ______ ______.
While all are technically possible, 'tæt på' is the most natural response in a casual conversation.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenJeg er ______ ______ stationen.
'Tæt på' is the standard way to express being near a location.
Choose the correct sentence:
You need 'at være' (to be) and the plural form of the adjective 'færdige' to match 'vi'.
Situation: You almost dropped your phone but caught it.
'Det var tæt på!' is the idiomatic way to say 'That was a close call!'.
A: Bor du i Aarhus? B: Nej, men jeg bor ______ ______.
While all are technically possible, 'tæt på' is the most natural response in a casual conversation.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, but only for physical distance. For emotional closeness, use 'tæt med' or 'tætte'.
'Tæt på' is common and spoken; 'nær' is more formal or literary.
Both are correct. 'På' is more common for general proximity; 'ved' often implies 'right next to'.
Use 'tættere på'. For example: 'Kom tættere på'.
Yes! 'Det var tæt på' means 'That was close' or 'It almost happened'.
No, not usually, unless it's part of a complex sentence structure.
Yes, very often to describe project statuses or market proximity.
Use 'tættest på'. E.g., 'Hvem er tættest på målet?'.
Yes, 'tæt på 100' means 'close to 100'.
No, 'tæt' alone can mean 'dense' (tæt tåge - thick fog) or 'leak-proof' (en tæt beholder).
Verwandte Redewendungen
i nærheden af
synonymin the vicinity of
lige ved
similarright by / very close to
langt fra
contrastfar from
tæt på hinanden
specialized formclose to each other
