English–German

“neighbor” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈnaxˌbaːɐ̯/

Example

Die Nachbarn machen heute eine Party.

The neighbors are having a party today.

Illustration for Nachbar (neighbor)

How to say “neighbor” in German

“Neighbor” in German is Nachbar.

A nearby resident on the other side of a shared street, wall, or boundary.

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

Example sentences with Nachbar

Ich muss heute mit dem Nachbarn sprechen.

I have to speak with the neighbor today.

Tips for using Nachbar

  • The masculine noun uses the ending -n in most singular oblique forms, as in mit dem Nachbarn and Ich sehe den Nachbarn.

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