English–German

“apartment building” in German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmeːɐ̯faˌmiːli̯ənˌhaʊ̯s/

Example

In unserer Straße steht ein altes Mehrfamilienhaus.

There is an old apartment building on our street.

Illustration for Mehrfamilienhaus (apartment building)

How to say “apartment building” in German

“Apartment building” in German is Mehrfamilienhaus.

Several private living units share one larger building rather than standing as separate houses.

Full entry for Mehrfamilienhaus: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Mehrfamilienhaus

Viele Familien leben in einem Mehrfamilienhaus.

Many families live in an apartment building.

Tips for using Mehrfamilienhaus

  • In German, the building is a Mehrfamilienhaus, but a resident's individual unit is a Wohnung.

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