English–German

“housing” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈvoːnˌʁaʊ̯m/

Example

In vielen Städten sind Wohnräume knapp.

In many cities, housing is scarce.

Illustration for Wohnraum (housing)

How to say “housing” in German

“Housing” in German is Wohnraum.

A room, apartment, or area regarded as a place for people to live rather than for work or storage.

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

Example sentences with Wohnraum

Die Stadt plant, mehr Wohnraum zu schaffen, damit Familien bezahlbaren Wohnraum finden.

The city plans to create more housing so that families can find affordable housing.

Tips for using Wohnraum

  • Wohnraum is masculine, with the plural Wohnräume; the umlaut marks the plural vowel change.

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