Significado
Indicating short distance.
Contexto cultural
In cities like Stockholm, 'nära' usually implies accessibility by public transport or a short walk. If something is 'nära', you don't expect to need a car. In the north, 'nära' is a relative term. A neighbor living 10 kilometers away is considered 'nära'. Swedes often use 'nära' to discuss the 'fika' break or the end of the workday, reflecting a culture that values work-life balance. There is a cultural pride in having 'nära till naturen' (closeness to nature), which is a key selling point for real estate.
The 'Till' Rule
If you name a place after 'nära', always add 'till'. It's the most common mistake for beginners.
Vague Distances
Swedes might say 'det är nära' even if it's a 15-minute walk. It's a way of being encouraging!
Significado
Indicating short distance.
The 'Till' Rule
If you name a place after 'nära', always add 'till'. It's the most common mistake for beginners.
Vague Distances
Swedes might say 'det är nära' even if it's a 15-minute walk. It's a way of being encouraging!
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing word to say 'It is close to the station'.
Det är nära ___ stationen.
In Swedish, we use the preposition 'till' after 'nära' when specifying a destination.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'It's very close'?
How do you emphasize that something is extremely near?
'Jätte-' is the most common prefix in Swedish to mean 'very' or 'really'.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
When would you say 'Nu är det nära'?
The phrase is used to indicate that a goal or destination is almost reached.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ursäkta, var är apoteket? B: ___
This is a helpful and logical response to a request for directions.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosDet är nära ___ stationen.
In Swedish, we use the preposition 'till' after 'nära' when specifying a destination.
How do you emphasize that something is extremely near?
'Jätte-' is the most common prefix in Swedish to mean 'very' or 'really'.
When would you say 'Nu är det nära'?
The phrase is used to indicate that a goal or destination is almost reached.
A: Ursäkta, var är apoteket? B: ___
This is a helpful and logical response to a request for directions.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
4 preguntasIt's better to say 'Det är nära mig' if something is physically close to your body, but 'Det är nära till mig' if you mean 'close to my house'.
It can be both. In 'Det är nära', it functions as an adjective describing the state of distance.
The opposite is 'långt bort' (far away) or simply 'fjärran' (distant, more poetic).
Not in the construction 'Det är nära'. Use 'Vi är nära' (We are close) instead.
Frases relacionadas
I närheten
similarIn the vicinity
Nära och kära
specialized formNear and dear (friends and family)
Långt borta
contrastFar away
Nära ögat
idiomA close shave / That was close
