die Wohnung
the apartment, the flat
Beginner Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/diː ˈvoːnʊŋ/
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Cultural Note
Most Germans rent rather than own their homes. Moving in together (zusammenziehen) is a major relationship milestone. German apartment listings count rooms differently — a '3-Zimmer-Wohnung' has 3 rooms plus kitchen and bathroom.
📝 Example Sentences
Unsere Wohnung hat drei Zimmer.
Our apartment has three rooms.
Wir suchen eine neue Wohnung zusammen.
We're looking for a new apartment together.
Die Wohnung liegt im dritten Stock.
The apartment is on the third floor.