Die Nachbarschaft
Example: Die Nachbarschaft hilft sich bei Problemen immer gegenseitig.
Definition
"Die Nachbarschaft" refers to the community or area consisting of people living near each other, typically in a residential area. It often implies a sense of mutual support and interaction among neighbors, as in the example phrase where the neighborhood helps each other with problems.
Etymology
The word "die Nachbarschaft" comes from the German word "Nachbar," meaning neighbor, combined with the suffix "-schaft," which denotes a collective or group. So, "Nachbarschaft" literally means the state or condition of being neighbors. Did you know? The concept emphasizes the social connection and cooperation among those living close together.
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"Die Nachbarschaft" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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