das Nachbarskind
neighbor's child
The child of a neighbor or of a neighboring family.
EXAMPLE
Das Nachbarskind spielt oft mit unseren Kindern im Garten.
The neighbor's child often plays with our children in the garden.
das Nachbarskind
neighbor's child
das Nachbarskind, die Nachbarskinder
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Nachbarskind, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Nachbarskinder |
| genitive | des Nachbarskindes |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Nachbarskind | die Nachbarskinder |
| accusative | das Nachbarskind | die Nachbarskinder |
| dative | dem Nachbarskind | den Nachbarskindern |
| genitive | des Nachbarskindes des Nachbarskinds | der Nachbarskinder |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Compound words
'Nachbarskind' (neighbor's child) is made up of 'Nachbar' (neighbor) and 'Kind' (child). The 's' connects the two parts and shows the relationship between the neighbor and the child.
EXAMPLE
Das Nachbarskind hat uns gestern beim Einpacken geholfen.
The neighbor's child helped us pack yesterday.
Typical collocations
Common phrases include 'mit dem Nachbarskind spielen' (to play with the neighbor's child), 'das Nachbarskind betreuen' (to look after the neighbor's child), and 'das Nachbarskind abholen' (to pick up the neighbor's child). The word is often used in connection with everyday activities and childcare.
EXAMPLE
Am Nachmittag soll ich mit dem Nachbarskind spielen.
In the afternoon, I'm supposed to play with the neighbor's child.
Everyday context
'Nachbarskind' (neighbor's child) is often used when talking about a child from the immediate neighborhood, for example in connection with playing together, visiting one another, or helping each other.
EXAMPLE
Das Nachbarskind kommt heute zum Abendessen zu uns.
The neighbor's child is coming to our house for dinner today.
In real life
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