A1 Expression तटस्थ

मतलब

Describing proximity

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सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि

Slovaks often measure distance in time rather than kilometers. If you ask how far something is, they might say '5 minút' (5 minutes) instead of '500 metrov'. The 'mountain kilometer' is a real phenomenon. A local saying 'To je blízko' might mean a significant hike. Always check a map! In the capital, 'blízko' usually refers to anything within the Old Town or a short tram ride away. Anything across the Danube in Petržalka might be considered 'ďaleko' by some Old Town residents. In Slovak villages, 'blízko' can mean the next village over (3-5km), as people are used to cycling or driving between small settlements.

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The 'Už' Trick

Add 'už' (already) to say 'It's getting close' or 'It's almost here'. Example: 'Už je to blízko!'

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Long Vowels Matter

Don't shorten the 'í'. If you say 'blizko', people will understand, but it sounds very foreign.

मतलब

Describing proximity

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The 'Už' Trick

Add 'už' (already) to say 'It's getting close' or 'It's almost here'. Example: 'Už je to blízko!'

⚠️

Long Vowels Matter

Don't shorten the 'í'. If you say 'blizko', people will understand, but it sounds very foreign.

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Walking distance

If a Slovak says it's 'blízko', be prepared to walk for 15 minutes. It's healthy!

खुद को परखो

Fill in the missing word to say 'The school is near.'

Škola ___ blízko.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: je

We use the third-person singular of 'byť' (to be), which is 'je'.

Which sentence correctly describes a close friend?

How do you say 'He is a close friend'?

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: On je blízky kamarát.

For people and relationships, we use the adjective 'blízky', not the adverb 'blízko'.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Je stanica ďaleko? B: Nie, ___.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: to je blízko

'Nie' (No) indicates the opposite of 'ďaleko' (far), which is 'blízko'.

Match the phrase to the situation.

You are 5 minutes away from your friend's house. What do you text?

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Som blízko.

'Som blízko' means 'I am near'.

🎉 स्कोर: /4

विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स

Adverb vs Adjective

Blízko (Adverb)
To je blízko. That is near.
Blízky (Adjective)
Blízky priateľ. A close friend.

अभ्यास बैंक

4 अभ्यास
Fill in the missing word to say 'The school is near.' Fill Blank A1

Škola ___ blízko.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: je

We use the third-person singular of 'byť' (to be), which is 'je'.

Which sentence correctly describes a close friend? Choose A2

How do you say 'He is a close friend'?

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: On je blízky kamarát.

For people and relationships, we use the adjective 'blízky', not the adverb 'blízko'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: Je stanica ďaleko? B: Nie, ___.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: to je blízko

'Nie' (No) indicates the opposite of 'ďaleko' (far), which is 'blízko'.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A1

You are 5 minutes away from your friend's house. What do you text?

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Som blízko.

'Som blízko' means 'I am near'.

🎉 स्कोर: /4

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

10 सवाल

Yes! You can say 'Vianoce sú blízko' (Christmas is near).

The opposite is 'ďaleko' (far).

It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.

The comparative form is 'bližšie'.

No, as an adverb, 'blízko' never changes its form.

Yes, that means 'I am near you'.

When used as a preposition, it takes the Genitive case (e.g., blízko mesta).

'Neďaleko' literally means 'not far'. It's slightly more formal but means the same thing.

Use 'To bolo tesné' instead of 'To bolo blízko'.

Yes, if a guess is close to the actual price, you can say 'To je blízko'.

संबंधित मुहावरे

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Neďaleko

synonym

Not far

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Na skok

similar

A jump away

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Ďaleko

contrast

Far

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V blízkosti

specialized form

In the vicinity

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Približne

builds on

Approximately

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