die Nachbarschaft
Translation
neighbourhood, vicinity, neighbourliness
Examples
Ich wohne in einer ruhigen Nachbarschaft.
I live in a quiet neighbourhood.
Gute Nachbarschaft ist uns wichtig.
Good neighbourliness is important to us.
Grammar Patterns
in+3 ((a neighbourhood)) to live in a neighbourhood Ich wohne in einer netten Nachbarschaft.
good neighbourliness to maintain good neighbourliness Gute Nachbarschaft ist wichtig.
Similar Words
Umgebung (surroundings), Viertel (quarter); Gemeinschaft (community)
Etymology
From 'Nachbar' (neighbour) + the suffix '-schaft', which indicates a state or collective, similar to English '-ship' or '-hood'.
Memory Tips
Think of the '-schaft' part like '-hood' in 'neighbourhood'. It refers to both the physical area and the state of being neighbours.