German word

Nachbarland

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈnaxbaːɐ̯ˌlant/

Meaning

  • neuter nounneighboring country

Example

Die Nachbarländer sind freundlich.

The neighboring countries are friendly.

Illustration for Nachbarland (neighboring country)

More examples

Wir unterstützen das Nachbarland nach der Katastrophe.

We support the neighboring country after the disaster.

Core concept

A map with two countries side by side, their borders touching.

Common phrases

  • das Nachbarland unterstützen

    support the neighboring country

  • in ein Nachbarland investieren

    invest in a neighboring country

  • Informationen über das Nachbarland austauschen

    exchange information about the neighboring country

Similar words

Nachbar: A neighboring country in everyday language.
Nachbarstaat: A neighboring state in somewhat formal language.
Grenzstaat: A state located along an international border.

Definition in German

Ein Nachbarland ist ein Land, das an ein anderes grenzt.

Word origin

Nachbarland combines Nachbar ('neighbor') and Land ('country'), literally naming a country beside another.

Usage tips

  • Nachbarland is neuter, and its plural is Nachbarländer, with an umlaut rather than Nachbarlands.

Opposites

  • Fremdlandforeign countrynoun

Related words

  • Nachbarschaftsvertraggood-neighbor treatynoun

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