English–German

“next door” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/neːbn̩ˈan/

Example

Mein Freund wohnt nebenan.

My friend lives next door.

Illustration for nebenan (next door)

How to say “next door” in German

“Next door” in German is nebenan.

A nearby shop, office, or house sits immediately at the side of a known place.

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

Example sentences with nebenan

In der Wohnung nebenan hört man manchmal Musik.

You can sometimes hear music in the apartment next door.

Tips for using nebenan

  • Daneben usually means "beside it," while nebenan commonly identifies a neighboring home, room, business, or other location.

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