noun

das Zimmer, –

room

Ein Teil einer Wohnung oder eines Hauses, der durch Wände getrennt ist und für bestimmte Zwecke wie Schlafen, Wohnen oder Arbeiten genutzt wird.

The German word "Zimmer" is a noun that means "room". It refers to an individual room within a building, such as a bedroom, living room, or hotel room. Similar words in German include "Raum" (space/room) and "Wohnung" (apartment), though there are distinctions.

  • "Zimmer" is specific to an individual enclosed space in a structure.
  • "Raum" is more general and can refer to any type of area or space, not necessarily enclosed.
  • "Wohnung" refers specifically to a dwelling or apartment, which typically contains multiple "Zimmer".

The primary difference is that "Zimmer" denotes a single room, while the others can indicate broader or different kinds of spaces.

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Examples

Ich gehe in mein Zimmer.noun

I am going to my room.

Das Zimmer ist sehr hell und geräumig.noun

The room is very bright and spacious.

Ihr Zimmer ist sehr sauber und ordentlich.noun

Her room is very clean and tidy.

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