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A person who lives on a particular street or in a particular area. The word is a noun.
Die Anwohner beschwerten sich über den Lärm der nächtlichen Bauarbeiten.
The residents complained about the noise from the nighttime construction work.
The word 'Anwohner' (resident) is derived from the verb 'anwohnen' (to live next to/near). It describes a person who lives directly 'an' (at/next to) a specific local place, such as a street or square.
Nur Anwohner dürfen in dieser Straße parken.
Only residents may park on this street.
'Anwohner' (resident) is often used in contexts involving local problems or regulations. Typical combinations are 'die Anwohner beschweren sich über Lärm' (the residents complain about noise) or 'ein Parkplatz nur für Anwohner' (a parking space for residents only).
Eine Initiative von Anwohnern kämpft für mehr Grünflächen im Viertel.
A residents' initiative is fighting for more green spaces in the neighborhood.
To name the exact place, German usually uses the genitive or a prepositional phrase with 'von' (of/from) or 'in' (in).
Die Anwohner der Hauptstraße fordern eine Geschwindigkeitsbegrenzung.
The residents of Main Street are demanding a speed limit.
neighbor
'Nachbar' and 'Anwohner' both mean people who live nearby. 'Nachbar' is usually used for a person who lives directly next door or very close to you. It sounds personal and works well in everyday language: 'der Nachbar von nebenan' (the neighbor next door). 'Anwohner' means a person who lives on a particular street or in a particular area. The word is often used when talking about traffic, noise, construction sites, or rules in an area. Learners may confuse the words because both have to do with living nearby. Remember: a 'Nachbar' is close to you; an 'Anwohner' belongs to a place or area.
Wegen der Baustelle dürfen nur Anwohner in diese Straße fahren.
Because of the construction site, only residents are allowed to drive down this street.
Unser Nachbar gießt die Blumen, wenn wir im Urlaub sind.
Our neighbor waters the flowers when we are on vacation.