German · People & Family
"Neighbor" in German: Nachbar / Nachbarin
der Nachbar / die Nachbarin
Neighbor in German is der Nachbar for a man and die Nachbarin for a woman. The plural is die Nachbarn. Hallway hellos are short and friendly.
Borrowing an egg
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How to pronounce Nachbar / Nachbarin
Say it
NAKH-bar
/ˈnaxbaːɐ̯/
NAKH-bar / NAKH-bar-in. Soft ch in nach. Clear final r.
"Neighbor" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Nachbar | neighbor (male) Masculine form. | Masculine form. |
| die Nachbarin | neighbor (female) Feminine form. | Feminine form. |
| die Nachbarn | neighbors Plural. | Plural. |
| Nachbarsleute | the neighbors (people next door) Colloquial plural. | Colloquial plural. |
How to use Nachbar / Nachbarin in real life
- 1Borrowing an egg
Mein Nachbar hat immer Zucker übrig.
My neighbor always has spare sugar.
Mein Nachbar.
- 2Quiet hours
Die Nachbarin bittet um Ruhe nach zehn.
The neighbor asks for quiet after ten.
Die Nachbarin.
- 3Party invite
Wir laden die Nachbarn zum Grillen ein.
We're inviting the neighbors to the barbecue.
Die Nachbarn plural.
Mistakes English speakers make with Nachbar / Nachbarin
Incorrect: die Nachbar (male)
Correct: der Nachbar
Male neighbor is der Nachbar.
Incorrect: die Nachbaren
Correct: die Nachbarn
Plural is Nachbarn, not Nachbaren.
Good to know
In German apartment buildings, a quick Hallo to your Nachbar in the stairwell is normal. Deep friendship is optional; respect for quiet hours matters more than long chats.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Meeting someone new in the building
ChatPal
Kennst du schon Leute im Haus?
Do you know people in the building yet?
You
Nur meinen Nachbar von nebenan.
Only my neighbor next door.
ChatPal
Und die Nachbarin oben? Sie ist nett.
And the neighbor upstairs? She's nice.
You
Stimmt. Die Nachbarin hat mir den Schlüssel gezeigt.
True. The neighbor showed me the key.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Neighbor" in German
How do you say neighbor?
Der Nachbar / die Nachbarin.
Plural?
Die Nachbarn.
Next-door neighbor?
Der Nachbar von nebenan / die Nachbarin von nebenan.
Is Nachbarschaft related?
Yes — Nachbarschaft means neighborhood.
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