der Nachbar
Translation
neighbour
Examples
Mein Nachbar ist sehr nett.
My neighbour is very nice.
Wir helfen unseren Nachbarn.
We help our neighbours.
Grammar Patterns
((subject)) The neighbour is... Mein Nachbar ist nett.
((to help sb.)) to help neighbours Wir helfen unseren Nachbarn.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Anwohner (resident); Antonyms: Fremder (stranger)
Etymology
From 'nah' (near) + 'Bauer' (dweller, farmer), literally a 'near-dweller'.
Memory Tips
The 'Nach-' part sounds like 'nigh' (an old word for near). A 'Nachbar' is someone who lives nigh.