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noun

das Wohnzimmer, –

living room

Ein Raum in einer Wohnung oder einem Haus, in dem Menschen sitzen, sich ausruhen, reden oder fernsehen.

Definition & Meaning

„Wohnzimmer“ means living room in English. It refers to the main room in a house or apartment that is used for general living and relaxing, often furnished with sofas, a coffee table, a television, and other comfortable furniture. It is the central space for social activities and leisure in a home.

Grammar & Word Origin

  • Gender: neuter (das Wohnzimmer)
  • Plural: die Wohnzimmer
  • Composition: a compound noun made from wohnen (to live, to dwell) + Zimmer (room).
    Literally, it means "living room" or "room for living."

The word follows typical German compounding rules where the main noun (Zimmer) determines the gender and plural form.

Synonyms & Antonyms

  • Synonyms: die Stube , der Aufenthaltsraum
  • Antonyms: not common, but in contrast one might mention das Schlafzimmer (bedroom) or die Küche (kitchen), which serve different functional purposes within a home.

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Examples

Das Sofa steht im Wohnzimmer.noun

The sofa is in the living room.

Im Wohnzimmer brennt noch Licht.noun

The light is still on in the living room.

In unserem Wohnzimmer ist das Sofa sehr bequem.noun

In our living room the sofa is very comfortable.

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