Signification
Near in distance or time.
Contexte culturel
The phrase 'nära till naturen' is a core part of Swedish identity. Most Swedes expect to live within walking distance of a forest or park. Deadlines are often described as 'nära'. Swedes value punctuality, so saying a deadline is 'nära' usually triggers a focused work period. The 'ICA Nära' store brand is a cultural icon. It represents the small, local shop where you know the staff. Physical 'närhet' (closeness) in public is often avoided. Swedes prefer a larger personal bubble than in many other cultures.
The 'Till' Trick
When starting a sentence with 'Det är...', always try to add 'till' before the location. It sounds 100% more native.
People vs. Places
Remember: 'Vara nära' a person means you are physically touching or next to them. Use 'Stå nära' for friendship.
Signification
Near in distance or time.
The 'Till' Trick
When starting a sentence with 'Det är...', always try to add 'till' before the location. It sounds 100% more native.
People vs. Places
Remember: 'Vara nära' a person means you are physically touching or next to them. Use 'Stå nära' for friendship.
Intensifiers
Use 'jättenära' (very near) or 'ganska nära' (quite near) to sound more natural in conversation.
ICA Nära
If you see a red sign saying 'Nära', it's probably a grocery store! It's a great place to practice your basic Swedish.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'vara' (är/var).
Min bror ___ nära stationen nu.
'Nu' indicates present tense, so we use 'är'.
Which sentence means 'It was a close call'?
Välj rätt mening:
This is the idiomatic way to say something almost happened.
Match the Swedish phrase with the English meaning.
Matcha paren:
These cover the three main senses of the phrase.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Hur långt är det till bussen? B: Det ___ ___.
We use 'är nära' to describe current distance.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Vara Nära vs Stå Nära
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesMin bror ___ nära stationen nu.
'Nu' indicates present tense, so we use 'är'.
Välj rätt mening:
This is the idiomatic way to say something almost happened.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These cover the three main senses of the phrase.
A: Hur långt är det till bussen? B: Det ___ ___.
We use 'är nära' to describe current distance.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
14 questionsYes! 'Helgen är nära' (The weekend is near) is very common.
'Nära' is an adjective/adverb (The bus is near), while 'i närheten' is a prepositional phrase (The bus is in the vicinity).
The comparative form is 'närmare'. Example: 'Kom närmare' (Come closer).
It is neutral. It works in both formal and informal settings.
Physically, yes. Emotionally, it's better to say 'Jag känner mig nära dig'.
No, it stays 'nära' regardless of number.
It literally means 'near the eye' but idiomatically means 'a close shave' or 'that was close!'.
You say 'nära här' or 'här i närheten'.
Yes, to describe deadlines or being close to a deal.
The opposite is 'långt borta' (far away).
Yes, 'nära att [verb]' means 'close to [doing something]'.
Etymologically yes, but in modern Swedish they have very different meanings (near vs when).
It's a long sound like the 'e' in 'bed' but held longer, or like 'air'.
Yes! This is a common phrase in housing ads meaning 'close to everything'.
Expressions liées
I närheten
similarIn the vicinity
Stå nära
similarTo be emotionally close
Nära ögat
specialized formA close shave
Långt ifrån
contrastFar from
Nära till hands
idiomClose at hand / readily available
