German word

Immobilie

Pronunciation

IPA/ɪmoˈbiːli̯ə/

Meaning

  • feminine nounreal estate

Example

Wir wollen eine Immobilie kaufen.

We want to buy a property.

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More examples

Die Immobilie steht zum Verkauf.

The property is for sale.

Core concept

A plot of land with its permanent buildings viewed as one valuable asset.

Common phrases

  • eine Immobilie kaufen

    buy a property

  • eine Immobilie besichtigen

    view a property

  • in eine Immobilie investieren

    invest in a property

Similar words

Haus: A house intended as a residence, especially a single-family home.
Wohnung: A private residential unit forming part of a larger building.
Mietwohnung: A residential unit occupied under a rental agreement.
Eigentumswohnung: A privately owned residential unit within a shared building.

Definition in German

Ein rechtlicher Sammelbegriff für Grundstücke und Bauwerke, die nicht beweglich sind und Vermögen darstellen.

Word origin

Immobilie comes from Latin immobilis, meaning 'motionless', through French immobilier, reflecting property that cannot be moved.

Usage tips

  • Immobilie is feminine: die Immobilie, eine Immobilie, and the plural die Immobilien.

Other meanings

  • propertynoun

Related words

  • Immobilienmaklerreal estate agentnoun
  • Immobilienmarktreal estate marketnoun
  • Immobilienverwaltungproperty managementnoun

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