Nachbar
neighbor
A masculine noun (der Nachbar) meaning 'neighbor'. Weak declension: den/dem Nachbarn. Feminine: 'die Nachbarin'. Plural: Nachbarn.
| Article | Plural | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| der Nachbar | die Nachbarn | /ˈnaxbaːɐ/ |
Example Sentences
Mein Nachbar ist sehr freundlich.
My neighbor is very friendly.
Ich helfe dem Nachbarn oft.
I often help the neighbor.
Die Nachbarn haben eine Party gemacht.
The neighbors had a party.
Compound Words
Nachbarschaft (die) — neighborhood
Nachbarland (das) — neighboring country
Common Mistakes
Forgetting weak declension: 'dem Nachbar'
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