umliegend
Translation
surrounding, adjacent, neighboring
Examples
Die umliegende Landschaft ist sehr grün.
The surrounding landscape is very green.
Grammar Patterns
((Adjective)) + ((Noun)) to describe a noun Die umliegende Gegend ist ruhig.
Similar Words
Synonyms: benachbart (neighboring), angrenzend (adjacent); Antonyms: entfernt (distant)
Etymology
From the prefix 'um-' (around) and 'liegend' (lying), the present participle of 'liegen' (to lie). Literally 'lying around'.
Memory Tips
Visualize things 'lying around' a central point, like houses surrounding a square.