German - English (British) translations for "Nachbar"
"Nachbar" German translation
Translation
neighbor
Definition
neighbor
Part of speech
noun
Gender
masc
Translations
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.Meaning: neighbor
Mein Nachbar hat einen Hund.
My neighbor has a dog.
Meaning: adjacent
Unser Haus steht neben dem Nachbarhaus.
Our house is next to the adjacent house.
Meaning: bordering
Der Fluss bildet die natürliche Grenze zu unserem Nachbarland.
The river forms the natural border to our bordering country.
Meaning: neighboring
Unsere Stadt liegt in der Nähe des Nachbarstaates.
Our city is located near the neighboring state.
Examples
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.A1: Mein Nachbar ist sehr nett.
My neighbor is very nice.
A1: Ich wohne neben meinem Nachbarn.
I live next to my neighbor.
A2: Meine Nachbarin hat einen Hund.
My neighbor (female) has a dog.
B1: Gestern habe ich meinen Nachbarn im Supermarkt getroffen.
Yesterday I met my neighbor at the supermarket. (simple past)
B1: Mein Nachbar wird nächste Woche umziehen.
My neighbor will move next week. (future tense)
B2: Seitdem ich in diese Wohnung gezogen bin, habe ich gute Beziehungen zu meinen Nachbarn aufgebaut.
Since I moved into this apartment, I have built good relationships with my neighbors. (present perfect tense)
C1: Wenn mein Nachbar nicht so laut Musik hören würde, könnte ich besser schlafen.
If my neighbor didn't listen to music so loudly, I could sleep better. (conditional clause type II)
C1: Es ist wichtig, ein gutes Verhältnis zu den Nachbarn zu haben, um ein harmonisches Zusammenleben zu gewährleisten.
It is important to have a good relationship with the neighbors in order to ensure a harmonious coexistence. (infinitive construction)
C2: Mein Nachbar hat mir angeboten, während meines Urlaubs auf meine Katze aufzupassen.
My neighbor offered to take care of my cat during my vacation. (perfect tense)
Advanced Description
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.The German noun 'Nachbar' translates to 'neighbor' in English. It refers to a person who lives near or next to someone else, typically in the same building or on the same street.
In Germany, having a good relationship with your neighbors is highly valued. Neighbors often interact with each other and may engage in small talk, help each other out, or even celebrate special occasions together.
When living in an apartment complex or a residential area, it is common for neighbors to share common spaces such as staircases, hallways, or gardens. Respecting each other's privacy and being considerate of noise levels are important aspects of being a good neighbor.