adverb
next door, nearby
A2
nebenan means 'next door' or 'nearby'. It's a local adverb expressing adjacency or proximity, used without a preposition (e.g., 'Die Wohnung ist nebenan' or 'Er wohnt nebenan'). Not reflexive and no auxiliary. Common in spoken and written German to indicate something located directly beside or close by.
Examples
Die Post ist gleich nebenan.
The post office is just next door.
Es gibt ein gutes Café ganz nebenan.
There's a good café nearby.
Die Bibliothek nebenan war geschlossen, obwohl viele Studenten dort lernen mussten.
The library next door was closed, although many students had to study there.
Details
Mnemonics
Picture two houses side by side; the one next to yours is 'nebenan'.
neben + an → next to/on — 'next door' image
Notes
Common adverb of place indicating adjacency or proximity.