der Nachbar, -n
neighbor
Eine Person, die in der Nähe oder direkt neben einem wohnt.
The German word "Nachbar" is a noun that means "neighbor." It is derived from the words "nach," which can mean "near," and "Bar" from "ge-Bü(e)r," an old Germanic root for someone who carries or bears something, but in this case, it implies someone dwelling nearby. In modern German, however, the "Bar" portion of "Nachbar" is not recognized as a standalone word.
Similar words with related meanings include "Anwohner" (resident), "Bewohner" (inhabitant), and "Mieter" (tenant).
The differences from these similar words are in the specifics; while "Nachbar" specifically refers to a person living in proximity to oneself, "Anwohner" is a broader term indicating a person living in an area or locale, "Bewohner" refers to an individual inhabiting a place without indicating proximity to the speaker, and "Mieter" focuses on the fact that the person is renting their place of residence.
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Examples
Mein Nachbar ist sehr freundlich.noun
My neighbor is very friendly.
Der Nachbar hat ein neues Auto.noun
The neighbor has a new car.
Der Nachbar hat ein neues Auto gekauft.noun
The neighbor bought a new car.
Ein Nachbar hat ein neues Auto gekauft.noun
A neighbor bought a new car.
Der Nachbar grüßt immer freundlich.noun
The neighbor always greets in a friendly way.
Mein Nachbar wohnt direkt nebenan.noun
My neighbor lives right next door.
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