German Conversation · Level 109
45 words
German word
Kammer
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈkamɐ/
Meaning
- feminine nounroom
Example
In der Kammer brennen Kerzen.
Candles are burning in the room.
More examples
Ich suche eine Kammer in der Nähe der Uni.
I am looking for a small room near the university.
Core concept
A small enclosed room set apart for privacy, work, or storage.
Common phrases
nach einer Kammer suchen
search for a small room
eine Kammer mieten
rent a small room
die Kammer einrichten
furnish the small room
Similar words
Zimmer: An ordinary room in a home.
Wohnzimmer: A spacious living room for family gatherings and relaxation.
Schlafzimmer: A room used for sleeping.
Abstellraum: A small room for storing things.
Definition in German
Ein kleines, abgeschlossenes Zimmer, oft privat oder zum Aufbewahren von Dingen.
Word origin
Kammer comes through Middle High German from Latin camera, meaning a vaulted or enclosed room.
Usage tips
- Kammer is feminine, with the plural Kammern, while Zimmer is the usual word for an ordinary room.