This is the 728th most frequent Czech word.
blízko
"Blízko" means "near" or "close" in English.
Here, 'blízko' functions as an adverb describing the relative location of the city to the mountain.
Město je blízko hory.
The city is close to the mountain.
In this sentence, 'blízko' is used as an adverb to indicate proximity to a location.
Žijeme blízko parku.
We live near the park.
In this usage, 'blízko' conveys metaphorical proximity, denoting nearing a non-physical concept or action.