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Eine Wohnung ist ein Teil eines Gebäudes, in dem Menschen wohnen und leben können. Sie hat meist mehrere Zimmer wie Küche, Bad und Schlafraum.
The German word "Apartment" is a noun borrowed from English, meaning "a flat" or "a self-contained living unit".
It does not decompose into German word parts (no prefixes or compound parts) since it is a loanword.
Similar German words include:
- Wohnung (apartment, flat)
- Appartement (another loanword similar to "Apartment")
- Mietwohnung (rental apartment)
Difference:
- "Wohnung" is the general German term for any apartment or flat.
- "Apartment" often connotes a smaller or more upscale unit, sometimes furnished, and is used especially in the context of tourism or short-term stays.
- "Appartement" is very similar, sometimes considered more elegant or French-influenced, but often interchangeable with "Apartment".
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Examples
Sie sucht ein neues Apartment.noun
She is looking for a new apartment.
Mein Apartment ist sehr gemütlich eingerichtet.noun
My apartment is furnished very cozily.
Das Apartment hat einen Balkon.noun
The apartment has a balcony.
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