German word

Wohnraum

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈvoːnˌʁaʊ̯m/

Meaning

  • masculine nounhousing

Example

In vielen Städten sind Wohnräume knapp.

In many cities, housing is scarce.

Illustration for Wohnraum (housing)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • bezahlbaren Wohnraum

    affordable housing

  • mehr Wohnraum schaffen

    create more housing

  • knapper Wohnraum

    scarce housing

Similar words

Wohnung: A self-contained living unit in a building with essential household facilities.
Zimmer: One room within a house or apartment for activities such as sleeping or studying.
WG: A shared living arrangement in which each person has a private room.
Unterkunft: Temporary lodging provided for travelers or people away on business.

Definition in German

Wohnraum ist Raum oder Fläche, die zum Wohnen benutzt wird.

Word origin

Wohnraum is a compound of Wohn- from wohnen, meaning to live, and Raum, meaning space.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • accommodationnoun
  • living spacenoun

Opposites

  • Wohnraummangelhousing shortagenoun

Related words

  • Wohnraumangebothousing supplynoun
  • Wohnraumförderunghousing subsidynoun

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