benachbart
Translation
neighbouring, adjacent, adjoining
Examples
Wir wohnen in benachbarten Häusern.
We live in neighbouring houses.
Die benachbarte Stadt ist sehr schön.
The neighbouring town is very beautiful.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) neighbouring (noun) The neighbouring plot of land is for sale.
Similar Words
Synonyms: angrenzend (adjoining); Antonyms: entfernt (distant), fern (far)
Etymology
From 'be-' + 'Nachbar' (neighbour) + '-t' (participle ending). It describes the state of being 'be-neighboured'.
Memory Tips
It has 'Nachbar' (neighbour) right in the middle. Something 'benachbart' is like a neighbour – right next door.