nebenan
next door
Bedeutet, dass etwas direkt an einem anderen Ort liegt, meist sehr nah, zum Beispiel im Haus oder Gebäude gleich daneben.
Definition & meaning
The adverb nebenan translates to "next door," "nearby," or "in the next room." It describes something located in an adjacent position or in immediate proximity to the speaker or a reference point.
- It is used to describe a location that is physically very close, such as a neighbor's house or an adjoining room.
- It can also be used loosely to mean "nearby" or "a short distance away."
Grammar & Word origin
nebenan is an adverb of place. It does not inflect (change its form).
The word is a compound formed from two parts:
- neben: meaning "next to" or "beside."
- an: in this context, it reinforces the sense of proximity or "at" that location.
It is often used in phrases like "gleich nebenan" (right next door).
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- nebenbei (in certain contexts, though it often refers to "by the way")
- daneben
- unmittelbar
- in der Nähe
Antonyms:
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Examples
Die Musik spielt im Haus nebenan.adverb
The music is playing in the house next door.
Der Hund nebenan bellt oft.adverb
The dog next door often barks.
Die Kinder, die nebenan wohnen, spielen im Garten.adverb
The children who live next door are playing in the garden.
Meine Freunde treffen sich oft nebenan.adverb
My friends often meet next door.
Thomas wohnt nebenan und besucht uns manchmal.adverb
Thomas lives next door and visits us sometimes.
Kannst du sehen, was nebenan passiert?adverb
Can you see what is happening next door?
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