der Anwohner, –
residents · resident
Personen, die in der Nähe eines bestimmten Ortes leben.
The German word "Anwohner" is a noun meaning "resident" or "local inhabitant."
It is made up of:
- "An" (a preposition meaning "at" or "on"; a prefix here)
- "Wohn" from "wohnen" meaning "to live" or "to reside"
- "-er" a suffix used to form nouns indicating a person associated with something.
So, "Anwohner" literally refers to someone who lives at or near a location.
Similar words:
- Bewohner — inhabitant (more general, can mean anyone living inside a building or area)
- Einwohner — resident or inhabitant (more in the sense of inhabitants of a town/country)
- Anrainer — neighbor, usually living adjacent or very close to a place
Differences:
- Anwohner specifically emphasizes someone living near a particular place (e.g., a street or facility).
- Bewohner focuses on living inside a building or premises.
- Einwohner refers broadly to people living in a larger area (city, country).
- Anrainer focuses more on neighbors bordering a certain property.
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Examples
Die Anwohner beschweren sich über den Lärm.noun
The residents complain about the noise.
Mehrere Anwohner haben Fragen zum neuen Projekt.noun
Several residents have questions about the new project.
Viele Anwohner helfen bei dem Fest.noun
Many residents help with the festival.
Mehrere Anwohner haben Fragen zur neuen Regel gestellt.noun
Several residents have asked questions about the new rule.
Viele Anwohner diskutieren über das Bauprojekt.noun
Many residents are discussing the construction project.
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