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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
Both words refer to a person who lives nearby. „Nachbar“ typically means someone next door or immediately nearby, while „Anwohner“ generally means a person who lives on a particular street or in a particular area. Use „Nachbar“ for direct residential proximity and „Anwohner“ for the larger local area.
Die Anwohner der ganzen Straße beschweren sich über den Lärm.
The residents of the entire street are complaining about the noise.
Mein Nachbar aus der Wohnung nebenan beschwert sich über den Lärm.
My next-door neighbor is complaining about the noise.
