A2 Collocation ニュートラル

Vara i närheten av

To be near

意味

To be close in distance.

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文化的背景

Swedes value 'lagom' distance. 'I närheten' often implies a distance that is convenient but respects personal space. In cities like Stockholm, 'i närheten av tunnelbanan' is a major selling point for apartments and affects price significantly. In the countryside, 'i närheten' can mean a much larger physical distance than in the city. There is a legal right (Allemansrätten) to be in nature, so being 'i närheten av skogen' is a cultural right many Swedes exercise daily.

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The 'Av' Rule

Always use 'av' if you mention a specific place. If you don't, just say 'i närheten'.

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Not for People

Don't use this for emotional closeness with friends or family. Use 'nära' instead.

意味

To be close in distance.

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The 'Av' Rule

Always use 'av' if you mention a specific place. If you don't, just say 'i närheten'.

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Not for People

Don't use this for emotional closeness with friends or family. Use 'nära' instead.

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Use with 'Ligga'

When talking about buildings or locations, use the verb 'ligga' (to lie) instead of 'vara' to sound more native.

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Vague Distance

If a Swede says something is 'i närheten', it usually means within walking or short biking distance.

自分をテスト

Fill in the missing words to complete the phrase.

Jag bor i _________ av stationen.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: närheten

The definite noun 'närheten' is required in this fixed collocation.

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Select the correct option:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Vi är i närheten av skolan.

'I närheten av' is the complete and correct prepositional phrase.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Var ligger biblioteket? B: Det ligger i _________ av torget.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: närheten

'I närheten av' is the most natural way to describe general proximity to a landmark.

Match the phrase to the situation.

You are 2 minutes away from meeting your friend. What do you say?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Jag är i närheten nu.

When the landmark (the friend/meeting spot) is understood, you can just say 'i närheten'.

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ビジュアル学習ツール

Nära vs. I närheten av

Nära
Nära skolan Near the school
I närheten av
I närheten av skolan In the vicinity of the school

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the missing words to complete the phrase. Fill Blank A2

Jag bor i _________ av stationen.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: närheten

The definite noun 'närheten' is required in this fixed collocation.

Which sentence is grammatically correct? Choose A2

Select the correct option:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Vi är i närheten av skolan.

'I närheten av' is the complete and correct prepositional phrase.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: Var ligger biblioteket? B: Det ligger i _________ av torget.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: närheten

'I närheten av' is the most natural way to describe general proximity to a landmark.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A2

You are 2 minutes away from meeting your friend. What do you say?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Jag är i närheten nu.

When the landmark (the friend/meeting spot) is understood, you can just say 'i närheten'.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

10 問

No, 'nära' is a preposition on its own. You say 'nära stationen', not 'nära av stationen'.

It is neutral. It works in both casual conversation and formal writing.

'I närheten' is used when the location is already known (e.g., 'Jag är i närheten'). 'I närheten av' is used when you name the location (e.g., 'Jag är i närheten av skolan').

Usually no. For time, use 'vid' or 'omkring'. 'I närheten av' is almost always spatial.

It's subjective, but usually implies you can see the landmark or get there in a few minutes.

For buildings and geographical features, 'ligga' sounds more natural to Swedish ears.

Yes, it can be used for approximate values, like 'Priset är i närheten av 100 kronor'.

The opposite is 'långt ifrån' (far from).

Yes, very common for describing office locations or project proximity to goals.

In this specific phrase, yes. It is always in the definite form.

関連フレーズ

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Nära

similar

Near

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Bredvid

similar

Beside

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I närheten

specialized form

Nearby

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Långt ifrån

contrast

Far from

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Ett stenkast från

similar

A stone's throw from

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