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