Translation of German word "Nachbarschaft" to English
dieNachbarschaft
/naχbaʁʃaft/
Meaning
NounThe residential area near one's home.
How to use
The feminine noun Nachbarschaft ('neighborhood / vicinity / neighbors') is derived from Nachbar (neighbor) and declines regularly (plural Nachbarschaften).
🇬🇧 English
neighborhood
Example
In unserer Nachbarschaft gibt es viele junge Familien mit Kindern.
There are many young families with children in our neighborhood.
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Common phrases
- in der Nachbarschaft— in the neighborhood / vicinity (dative location)
- gute Nachbarschaft— good neighborhood / good neighborly relations
- Nachbar— neighbor (related noun)
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What is the definition of the German word "die Nachbarschaft"?▼
The German word "die Nachbarschaft" is defined as: "The residential area near one's home."
What does the German word "die Nachbarschaft" mean?▼
The German word "die Nachbarschaft" means "neighborhood" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "In unserer Nachbarschaft gibt es viele junge Familien mit Kindern." (which translates as "There are many young families with children in our neighborhood.").
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