nachbarlich
Translation
neighbourly, friendly
Examples
Wir haben ein nachbarliches Verhältnis.
We have a neighbourly relationship.
Er zeigte nachbarliche Freundlichkeit.
He showed neighbourly friendliness.
Grammar Patterns
((predicative)) to be neighbourly His behaviour was very neighbourly.
((attributive)) a neighbourly + noun We maintain a neighbourly relationship.
Similar Words
Synonyms: friendly, helpful; Antonyms: hostile, unsociable
Etymology
From 'Nachbar' (neighbour) + the adjective suffix '-lich' (like '-ly'). It literally means 'neighbour-like'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'neighbour-like' behaviour – friendly, helpful, and considerate.