This is the 3161st most frequent Swedish word.
nära
Close; near.
In this sentence, 'nära' functions as an adverb, indicating proximity in relation to a location.
Jag bor nära skolan.
I live close to the school.
Here, 'nära' acts as an adverb, describing the figurative proximity to achieving a goal or completion of an action.
Vi är nära att lösa problemet.
We are close to solving the problem.
In this case, 'nära' is used as an adverb to specify spatial closeness in relation to an object.