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“local resident” in German

German

AlsoAnwohner

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈanˌliːgɐ/

Example

Die Anlieger trafen sich im Gemeindehaus.

The local residents met at the community center.

Illustration for Anlieger (local resident)

How to say “local resident” in German

“Local resident” in German is Anlieger.

Someone on the immediate boundary of a road, path, or site, connected to it by nearby property or access.

Full entry for Anlieger: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Anlieger

Die Anlieger erhielten eine schriftliche Mitteilung über die Straßensperrung.

The local residents received a written notice about the road closure.

Tips for using Anlieger

  • Anwohner usually emphasizes living in an area, whereas Anlieger emphasizes direct adjacency to or access from the specific road or site.

Other German words for “local resident”

Die Anwohner beschwerten sich über den Lärm.

The local residents complained about the noise.

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