No. 1,162 in Russian
близким
"Близким" means "close" or "dear" (used to describe close people, such as family or friends).
In a sentence
Я всегда стараюсь быть близким с людьми.
I always try to be close to people.
The word "близким" is used as an adjective in the instrumental case, describing a close relationship or connection with others.
Я подарил книгу моему близкому другу.
I gave a book to my close friend.
The word "близкому" is used as an adjective in the dative case, describing a friend who is close in relationship.
Это место находится близким к нашему дому.
This place is close to our house.
The word "близким" is used as an adjective in the instrumental case, describing the proximity of one location to another.
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