A1 Expression 중립

To je blízko

It's near

Describing a short distance

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문화적 배경

Czechs are avid hikers. A 'blízko' walk in the mountains might be 2-3 kilometers, which might feel 'far' to city dwellers from other countries. In Prague, 'blízko' is often measured in tram stops. If something is 1-2 stops away, it is definitely 'blízko'. When giving directions, Czechs are generally helpful but brief. 'To je blízko' is a common way to end a helpful interaction to reassure the stranger. Czechs value punctuality. If an event is 'blízko' in time, it means you should already be preparing or leaving.

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The 'To' vs 'Je to' rule

You can say 'To je blízko' or 'Je to blízko'. Both are correct, but 'To je' is slightly more emphatic.

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Long 'í' matters

Make sure to hold the 'í' in 'blízko'. If you say it too short, it might sound like a different word to native ears.

Describing a short distance

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The 'To' vs 'Je to' rule

You can say 'To je blízko' or 'Je to blízko'. Both are correct, but 'To je' is slightly more emphatic.

⚠️

Long 'í' matters

Make sure to hold the 'í' in 'blízko'. If you say it too short, it might sound like a different word to native ears.

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The 'Czech Minute'

If a Czech says 'To je blízko, jen minuta,' be prepared for it to actually be a 5-minute walk. They are optimistic!

셀프 테스트

Fill in the missing word to say 'It is close.'

To ___ blízko.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: je

The third-person singular of 'být' (to be) is 'je'.

Which sentence correctly says 'The school is near the park'?

Vyberte správnou větu:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Škola je blízko parku.

'Blízko' as a preposition requires the Genitive case. 'Park' becomes 'parku'.

Match the phrase to the situation.

Someone almost drops a glass but catches it. What do you say?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: To bylo blízko.

Use the past tense 'bylo' to describe a near-miss that just happened.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Je to daleko do centra? B: Ne, ___.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: to je blízko

The speaker says 'Ne' (No), so they must contradict 'daleko' (far) with 'blízko' (near).

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시각 학습 자료

Distance Scale

Tady (Here)
0m On the spot
Blízko (Near)
100m-1km Short walk
Daleko (Far)
10km+ Long drive

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the missing word to say 'It is close.' Fill Blank A1

To ___ blízko.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: je

The third-person singular of 'být' (to be) is 'je'.

Which sentence correctly says 'The school is near the park'? Choose A2

Vyberte správnou větu:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Škola je blízko parku.

'Blízko' as a preposition requires the Genitive case. 'Park' becomes 'parku'.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching B1

Someone almost drops a glass but catches it. What do you say?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: To bylo blízko.

Use the past tense 'bylo' to describe a near-miss that just happened.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: Je to daleko do centra? B: Ne, ___.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: to je blízko

The speaker says 'Ne' (No), so they must contradict 'daleko' (far) with 'blízko' (near).

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

14 질문

Only for physical distance. For emotional closeness, use 'blízký'.

The opposite is 'daleko' (far).

Yes, it can be an adverb or a preposition. As a preposition, it takes the Genitive case.

The comparative form is 'blíž' or 'blíže'.

Yes, 'blízko od' is common, though 'blízko Prahy' is more elegant.

It is neutral. You can use it in any situation.

It means 'That was a close call' or 'That was close' (near-miss).

'Blízko' is the adverbial form used with the verb 'to be' to describe a state.

Yes, e.g., 'Vánoce jsou blízko' (Christmas is near).

Yes, 'Je to kousek' is the most common informal way to say it.

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

No, for prices 'close' to a number, use 'skoro' (almost) or 'kolem' (around).

'Poblíž' is usually an adverb meaning 'nearby' and is slightly more formal.

It is a voiced 'z' like in 'zebra', but before 'k' it might sound slightly like 's' (devoicing).

관련 표현

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Je to kousek

synonym

It's a little bit/short way

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Hned vedle

specialized form

Right next door

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Nedaleko

similar

Not far

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Na dosah

figurative

Within reach

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Těsně

similar

Closely/Barely

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