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