lähelle

Finnish

Etymology

Allative singular form of lähi-

Adverb

lähelle

  1. near, close, nearby; nigh (to a position nearby)
    Älä mene liian lähelle.
    Don't go too close.

Usage notes

Lähelle has no comparative or superlative form, but lähemmäksi and lähemmäs may be used as substitutes for comparative and lähimmäksi and lähimmäs for superlative.

Postposition

lähelle

  1. near, close to, to the vicinity of
    Älä tule lähelleni.
    Don't come near me.
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