No. 950 in Persian
نزدیکی
"نزدیکی" means "proximity" or "closeness" in English.
In a sentence
خانهی ما نزدیکی دریا است.
Our house is near the sea.
In this sentence, 'نزدیکی' is used as a noun meaning 'proximity' or 'nearness', modifying the clause 'to the sea'.
در نزدیکی کتابخانه یک پارک هست.
There is a park near the library.
Here, 'نزدیکی' functions as a prepositional phrase meaning 'near', establishing the relationship between 'the park' and 'the library'.
او نزدیکی به خانوادهاش را دوست دارد.
He likes being close to his family.
In this context, 'نزدیکی' refers to 'closeness' or an emotional and physical 'proximity', emphasizing his preference for family closeness.
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