Translation of German word "Nachbar" to English
derNachbar
/naχbaʁ/
Meaning
NounUS standard spelling of neighbour.
How to use
The masculine noun Nachbar ('neighbor') belongs to the weak masculine declension (n-declension). In singular oblique cases, it takes the ending -n (des Nachbarn, dem Nachbarn, den Nachbarn). Plural is Nachbarn. Feminine counterpart is Nachbarin.
🇬🇧 English
neighbor
Example
Der Lehrer erklärte, was Nachbar in diesem Zusammenhang bedeutet.
The teacher explained what neighbor means in this context.
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Common phrases
- netter Nachbar— nice neighbor
- Nachbarin— female neighbor (related)
- nebenan wohnender Nachbar— neighbor living next door (phrase)
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What is the definition of the German word "der Nachbar"?▼
The German word "der Nachbar" is defined as: "US standard spelling of neighbour."
What does the German word "der Nachbar" mean?▼
The German word "der Nachbar" means "neighbor" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Mein Nachbar ist sehr freundlich." (which translates as "The teacher explained what neighbor means in this context.").
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