der Nachbar
Translation
neighbor
Examples
Mein Nachbar ist sehr nett.
My neighbor is very nice.
Wir helfen unseren Nachbarn.
We help our neighbors.
Grammar Patterns
((subject)) The neighbor is... Mein Nachbar ist nett.
((to help sb.)) to help neighbors 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.