Breakdown of Bez obzira na problem, mi smo vrlo bliski jedni s drugima.
biti
to be (sam, si, je)
mi
we
problem
problem
jedan
one
na
on, at / to, onto (with motion) / about (thinking about)
drugi
other, different
bez
without
s
with
vrlo
very (formal)
obzir
consideration
blizak
close
Questions & Answers about Bez obzira na problem, mi smo vrlo bliski jedni s drugima.
Why is the plural form jedni s drugima used here instead of the singular jedan s drugim?
Because the subject mi (we) usually implies a mixed group or a group of more than two people. If you were talking about specifically two males, you would use the singular jedan s drugim, and for two females, jedna s drugom. The plural jedni s drugima is the safe default for a general group.
Why does the preposition s go between jedni and drugima? Can I say s jedni drugima?
No, the preposition must split the phrase. When using jedan drugi (each other) with any preposition, the preposition always goes exactly between the two words. The first word (jedni) remains in the nominative case, and the second word (drugima) takes the case the preposition demands, which is the instrumental case here for s.
What case follows the phrase bez obzira na, and why does problem look unchanged?
The phrase bez obzira na (regardless of) always requires the accusative case. Since problem is a masculine inanimate noun, its accusative form is exactly the same as its dictionary (nominative) form.
Why does the sentence use the adjective bliski instead of the word blizu for "close"?
Bliski is an adjective describing the emotional relationship or connection of the subjects. Blizu is an adverb or preposition used strictly for physical distance, for example when you are physically standing close to something.
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