Significado
Indicating a short distance.
Contexto cultural
In the mountainous regions of Georgia, 'ახლოს არის' might refer to a place that is visually close but requires a long, winding drive. Always check the terrain! Tbilisi is a city of 'neighborhoods'. People prefer to have everything 'ახლოს' (nearby), leading to a high density of small family-owned shops (khil-bostani). If a friend says 'ახლოს ვარ' (I'm close) on the phone, it often means they are just leaving their house. This is part of 'Georgian Time'. Georgians will often tell a guest that a destination is 'ახლოს' to make them feel comfortable and not worry about the journey.
Use the contraction
To sound like a native, use 'ახლოსაა' instead of 'ახლოს არის' in casual conversation.
Don't forget the 'S'
Saying 'ახლო არის' sounds like 'is close' (adjective), which is grammatically incomplete in this context. Always use 'ახლოს'.
Significado
Indicating a short distance.
Use the contraction
To sound like a native, use 'ახლოსაა' instead of 'ახლოს არის' in casual conversation.
Don't forget the 'S'
Saying 'ახლო არის' sounds like 'is close' (adjective), which is grammatically incomplete in this context. Always use 'ახლოს'.
The '5-minute' rule
When a Georgian says something is 'ახლოს', it usually means anywhere from 2 to 20 minutes away.
Temporal use
Use this for holidays! 'აღდგომა ახლოს არის' (Easter is close) is a very common seasonal phrase.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'to be' (არის).
აფთიაქი ახლოს ____.
The subject 'აფთიაქი' (pharmacy) is 3rd person singular, so 'არის' is correct.
Which sentence means 'The metro is very close'?
Choose the best option:
'ძალიან' means 'very' and 'ახლოს არის' means 'is close'.
Match the Georgian phrase to the situation.
You are 5 minutes away from meeting a friend. What do you say?
'ახლოს ვარ' means 'I am close', which is perfect for this situation.
Complete the dialogue.
A: სკოლა შორს არის? B: არა, _______.
The question asks if it's far, and the answer starts with 'No', so 'It is close' is the logical completion.
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Ayudas visuales
Distance Spectrum
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosაფთიაქი ახლოს ____.
The subject 'აფთიაქი' (pharmacy) is 3rd person singular, so 'არის' is correct.
Choose the best option:
'ძალიან' means 'very' and 'ახლოს არის' means 'is close'.
You are 5 minutes away from meeting a friend. What do you say?
'ახლოს ვარ' means 'I am close', which is perfect for this situation.
A: სკოლა შორს არის? B: არა, _______.
The question asks if it's far, and the answer starts with 'No', so 'It is close' is the logical completion.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, but it means they are physically nearby. If you mean you are close friends, say 'ჩვენ ახლო მეგობრები ვართ'.
'ახლოს' means nearby, while 'აქვე' means 'right here' or 'just here'. 'აქვე' is much closer.
You say 'ახლოს არ არის' or more commonly 'შორს არის' (It is far).
It is neutral-informal. In very formal writing, use 'ახლოს არის'.
Not directly, but you can say 'წვიმა ახლოს არის' (Rain is close/approaching).
When saying 'close to [something]', the [something] usually takes the -თან (with) suffix. E.g., 'მეტროსთან ახლოს'.
It's like the German 'ch' or Scottish 'loch'. Practice by clearing your throat gently.
No, use 'თანაბარი თამაში' (equal game) for that.
The opposite is 'შორს' (shors), meaning 'far'.
Use 'უფრო ახლოს' (upro akhlos).
Frases relacionadas
აქვეა
similarIt's right here
გვერდით არის
similarIt's next to / beside
შორს არის
contrastIt is far
ახლოს ვარ
builds onI am close
ახლო მეგობარი
specialized formClose friend
