Hun står nær vinduet.

she

Breakdown of Hun står nær vinduet.

• vinduet: the window
• nær: near
• stå: to stand

Questions & Answers about Hun står nær vinduet.

What does nær mean in this sentence?

nær is a preposition meaning near or close to. In Hun står nær vinduet it tells us she is standing near the window.

Do I need another preposition like av after nær?

No. In Norwegian nær directly governs the noun. You do not add av—you simply say nær vinduet, not nær av vinduet.

Could I say Hun står ved vinduet instead? What’s the difference between nær and ved?

Yes, you can say Hun står ved vinduet.

• ved means by or right next to, emphasising immediate proximity.
• nær means near, implying closeness but not necessarily touching.
  They’re often interchangeable, but ved suggests she’s almost up against the window.

Why is it vinduet instead of vindu?

Norwegian marks definiteness with a suffix.

• vindu = a window (indefinite)
• vinduet = the window (definite)
  So Hun står nær vinduet literally means She stands near the-window.