Housing in German
"Housing" is a German lesson for A1 level. House, rooms, furniture. Below are 12 essential German words and phrases with phonetic pronunciation, English translation, and example sentences so you understand how to use them immediately.
The interactive practice for this lesson includes 10 exercises: flashcards, multiple-choice questions, pair matching, and sentence fill-in-the-blanks.
German words for "Housing"
Beginner level: required for German spouse visa (Ehegattennachzug).
🎯 Exam skill: Self-introduction, basic everyday Q&A, and filling simple forms.
| German | Pronunciation | Translation |
|---|---|---|
das Haus Das Haus ist groß. | /dahs HOWS/ | house The house is big. |
die Wohnung Meine Wohnung hat 3 Zimmer. | /dee VOH-noong/ | apartment My apartment has 3 rooms. |
die Küche Ich koche in der Küche. | /dee KUE-kheh/ | kitchen The living room is bright. |
das Bad Das Bad ist sauber. | /dahs BAHT/ | bathroom The bedroom is quiet. |
das Schlafzimmer Das Schlafzimmer ist ruhig. | /dahs SHLAHF-tsim-mer/ | bedroom The kitchen is modern. |
der Tisch Das Essen ist auf dem Tisch. | /dair TISH/ | table The bathroom is clean. |
der Stuhl Bitte setzen Sie sich auf den Stuhl. | /dair SHTOOL/ | chair The table is made of wood. |
das Bett Das Bett ist bequem. | /dahs BET/ | bed The chair is comfortable. |
das Fenster Öffnen Sie das Fenster. | /dahs FENS-ter/ | window The bed is soft. |
die Tür Schließen Sie die Tür. | /dee TUER/ | door The wardrobe is large. |
die Miete Die Miete ist 500 Euro. | /dee MEE-teh/ | rent How much is the rent? |
der Garten Wir haben einen Garten. | /dair GAR-ten/ | garden We have a small garden. |
Germans strictly maintain the formal "Sie" address in offices, supermarkets, and healthcare settings. Switching to the informal "Du" happens only when explicitly offered.
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How do you say "Housing" in German?
Key words for "Housing": das Haus, die Wohnung, die Küche. All 12 words with pronunciation and translations are in the table below.
What level is this lesson (A1)?
This is a A1-level lesson with 12 words and phrases. All exercises are 100% free.
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