In German
Wohnung
Meaning: apartment, flat
Example sentences
DieWohnungistklein,abergemütlich.
The apartment is small but cozy.
WirsucheneineneueWohnung.
We're looking for a new apartment.
MeineWohnunghatzweiZimmer.
My apartment has two rooms.
Grammar note
“Die Wohnung” is feminine, from the verb “wohnen” (to live/reside). The plural is “die Wohnungen”. “Das Haus” (house) is a separate, standalone building.
Common mistake
Don't confuse “Wohnung” (apartment) with “Wohnzimmer” (living room) — one word names the whole home, the other just one room in it.
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What is the plural of “Wohnung”?
“Wohnungen”.
How is “Wohnung” different from “Haus”?
“Wohnung” is a flat/unit; “Haus” is a standalone house.