die Anliegenden
Translation
residents, neighbors, adjoining owners
Examples
Die Anliegenden beschwerten sich über den Lärm.
The residents complained about the noise.
Grammar Patterns
((as subject/object)) used as a subject/object The residents must be informed.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Anwohner (residents), die Nachbarn (neighbors)
Etymology
A nominalized adjective from 'anliegend' (adjoining), which comes from 'anliegen' (to adjoin, to be next to). Literally 'the adjoining ones'.
Memory Tips
Think of people whose property 'liegt an' (lies next to) a street or area.