Wohnung
/ˈvoːnʊŋ/
apartment
Ich suche eine neue Wohnung in der Stadt.
I'm looking for a new apartment in the city.
general
A residential unit, typically part of a larger building, rented or owned by an individual or family.
Die Wohnung hat zwei Schlafzimmer und eine große Küche.
The apartment has two bedrooms and a large kitchen.
In German, 'Wohnung' refers to any type of rented or owned residential unit, including apartments, flats, and condominiums.
Collocations
eine Wohnung mietento rent an apartmenteine Wohnung kaufento buy an apartmentdie Wohnung renovierento renovate the apartment
Pro Tip
Capitalization
Remember that all German nouns, including 'Wohnung', are capitalized.
Word Origin
Derived from the German verb 'wohnen' (to live) with the suffix '-ung', indicating a place where one lives.
Usage Notes
In German, 'Wohnung' is always capitalized as it is a noun. It is a common term used in real estate and everyday conversation.
Word Breakdown
wohnen
to live
root-ung
place or action
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