Category: Family & PeoplePart of speech: nounDifficulty: Common
Nabo
/Nabo/Roman
English meaning: Neighbor
Definition
A person who lives next to or near you.
Example
“Vores naboer er meget flinke.”
In English: “Our neighbors are very nice.”
Another example: “Vores nabo passer katten, når vi rejser.”
Usage — When, Where & How
A common-gender noun meaning 'neighbour', everyday in residential contexts. 'Genbo' specifically means the neighbour across the street.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
'Nabo' comes from Old Norse 'nábó', which is related to Proto-Germanic *nabō and denotes proximity. This term has remained consistent, showing the importance of community and neighbors.
Common Collocations
- min nabo
- en flink nabo
- naboen ved siden af
- gode naboer
- den nye nabo
Word Forms
en nabo, naboen, naboer, naboerne
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