How do you say "I live next door now." in German?

"I live next door now." in German is "Ich wohne jetzt nebenan.". This phrase is commonly used in Germany.

What does "Ich wohne jetzt nebenan." mean in English?

"Ich wohne jetzt nebenan." means "I live next door now." in English. Usage tip: A natural first-contact sentence. It sounds friendly and informative without being too personal.

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How to Say ‘I live next door now.’ in German

Ich wohne jetzt nebenan.

ikh VOH-nuh yetst NAY-ben-ahn

[ikh VOH-nuh yetst NAY-ben-ahn]

💬 Usage Tip: A natural first-contact sentence. It sounds friendly and informative without being too personal.

🇩🇪 In Germany: This is exactly the kind of practical introduction many German neighbours appreciate.

Phrase Breakdown

Ich wohne

ikh VOH-nuh

I live

First-person singular of wohnen.

Example

Ich wohne in Berlin.

I live in Berlin.

Words in this phrase

Ich

[ikh]

Used when introducing your own situation.

Example

Ich wohne jetzt nebenan und wollte mich vorstellen.

I live next door now and wanted to introduce myself.

wohne

[VOH-nuh]

live / reside

The verb wohnen means to live in a place.

Example

Ich wohne jetzt nebenan seit dem Umzug.

I live next door now since the move.

jetzt

[yetst]

now

Shows that this is the current situation.

Example

Ich wohne jetzt nebenan, nicht mehr in Berlin.

I live next door now, no longer in Berlin.

nebenan

[NAY-ben-ahn]

next door

Describes a nearby place, usually the flat or house directly adjacent.

Example

Ich wohne jetzt nebenan, also ganz in der Nähe.

I live next door now, so very close by.

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