A2 Expression 중립

نزدیک است

Nazdik ast

It is close

Stating that a location is not far or is easily accessible.

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문화적 배경

In Tehran, 'nazdik' is a relative term. Because of traffic, a place 5km away is 'far', but a place 1km away is 'near'. Always ask 'How many minutes?' rather than 'How many kilometers?'. When invited to a home, the host might say 'We are near' (Ma nazdikim) to encourage you to come, even if they live on the other side of town. It's a way of saying 'You are welcome anytime'. The concept of 'Qurb' (closeness) is central to Persian poetry. Poets like Rumi use 'nazdik' to describe the relationship between the lover and the beloved (God). With the rise of apps like Snapp (Iran's Uber), 'nazdik' is now most commonly seen on smartphone screens indicating the driver's distance.

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Sound like a local

Always use 'nazdike' instead of 'nazdik ast' in shops or taxis. It sounds much more natural.

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The 'Be' Preposition

Don't forget the 'be' (به) when comparing two things. 'A be B nazdik ast'.

Stating that a location is not far or is easily accessible.

🎯

Sound like a local

Always use 'nazdike' instead of 'nazdik ast' in shops or taxis. It sounds much more natural.

⚠️

The 'Be' Preposition

Don't forget the 'be' (به) when comparing two things. 'A be B nazdik ast'.

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Ta'arof Distance

If someone says 'nazdike' and you've been walking for 10 minutes, don't worry. They are just being polite!

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Time vs Space

Use this phrase for both! 'Vaght nazdike' (Time is near/short) is very common.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'to be' (informal).

ایستگاه مترو خیلی نزدیک ___.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: ه

In informal speech, 'ast' becomes 'e'.

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

Select the correct sentence:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: بانک به پارک نزدیک است.

The preposition 'be' is required to say 'near to'.

Match the Persian phrase with its English meaning.

Match the following:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: a

Matching basic variations of the phrase.

Complete the dialogue.

A: ببخشید، نانوایی کجاست؟ B: _________.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: نانوایی همین نزدیکی‌هاست.

This is the most natural way to answer a direction question.

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시각 학습 자료

Formal vs Informal

Formal
نزدیک است It is near
Informal
نزدیکه It's near

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'to be' (informal). Fill Blank A2

ایستگاه مترو خیلی نزدیک ___.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: ه

In informal speech, 'ast' becomes 'e'.

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

Select the correct sentence:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: بانک به پارک نزدیک است.

The preposition 'be' is required to say 'near to'.

Match the Persian phrase with its English meaning. Match A2

왼쪽의 각 항목을 오른쪽의 짝과 연결하세요:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: a

Matching basic variations of the phrase.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: ببخشید، نانوایی کجاست؟ B: _________.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: نانوایی همین نزدیکی‌هاست.

This is the most natural way to answer a direction question.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

12 질문

Yes, but usually to mean physical proximity. For emotional closeness, say 'dust-e nazdik' (close friend).

The opposite is 'dur' (دور), meaning far.

Add 'kheyli' before it: 'kheyli nazdik'.

The word itself is neutral. The verb 'ast' makes it formal, while the suffix '-e' makes it informal.

Not directly. You wouldn't say 'The rain is near'. You'd say 'Rain is coming' (Baran dar rah ast).

It means 'right around here' or 'in this general area'.

Yes, 'nazdik hastand' (they are near).

Yes, 'deadline nazdike' is very common in modern Persian offices.

Simply say 'Nazdike?' with a rising intonation.

No, Persian has no grammatical gender.

Yes, 'nazdik bud [verb]' means 'I almost [did something]'.

Extensively, to describe the closeness of the lover to the beloved.

관련 표현

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دور است

contrast

It is far

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کنار است

similar

It is beside

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همین‌جاست

builds on

It is right here

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در دسترس

specialized form

Accessible / Within reach

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قریب‌الوقوع

formal

Imminent

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