Wohnung
/ˈvoːnʊŋ/feminine
The German word for apartment is Wohnung. Wiktionary also lists Appartement.
Meaning: domicile occupying part of a building (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Wohnung | /ˈvoːnʊŋ/ | feminine |
| Appartement | rare |
Wohnung is the standard term used to describe a domicile occupying part of a building.
Which one should you use?
Wohnung is the standard word for any apartment. In contrast, Appartement often refers to a more upscale, serviced or studio-style apartment.
How does it change in a sentence?
Wohnung is a feminine noun, so the article is die Wohnung. The plural form of Wohnung is Wohnungen.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈvoːnʊŋ/
Did you know?
- When searching for a Wohnung in Germany, you will often see the term 'Kaltmiete', which refers to the 'cold rent' excluding heating and utilities.
- German culture places a high value on Lüften, the act of wide-opening windows in a Wohnung for a few minutes to refresh the air, regardless of the outside temperature.
- Unlike in many English-speaking countries, a German Wohnung often comes without kitchen cabinets or appliances, requiring the tenant to install their own.
Examples in context
- Er hat eine Wohnung.He lives in an apartment.This sentence shows how to state that someone lives in a Wohnung.Tatoeba #2797807 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #1959969 by CN
- Er sucht eine Wohnung.He is looking for an apartment.This sentence shows how to express the act of looking for a Wohnung.Tatoeba #7610929 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #4979444 by PvtMarc
- Das ist meine Wohnung.This is my apartment.This sentence shows how to identify one's own Wohnung.Tatoeba #8361657 by Luiaard, translation #2647054 by CK
- Ich wohne in einer Wohnung in BerlinI live in an apartment in Berlin
- Ich habe ein Appartement im Herzen der Stadt gemietetI have rented an apartment in the heart of the city
- Meine Bude ist klein, aber gemütlichMy apartment is small but cozy
- Komm vorbei, ich zeige dir meine neue BleibeCome over, I'll show you my new place
- Ich suche eine Wohnung in der Nähe des Hauptbahnhofs.I'm looking for an apartment near the main train station.
- Möchtest du heute Abend zu meiner Bude kommen?Would you like to come to my place tonight?
- 337 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Hannah and Maximilian are talking about his living situation.
- HannahWie ist deine neue Wohnung, Maximilian?How is your new apartment, Maximilian?
- MaximilianSie ist hell und ruhig.It is bright and quiet.
- HannahDas klingt gut.That sounds good.
- MaximilianJa, ich mag die Wohnung sehr.Yes, I like the apartment very much.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “apartment” translations and entries Wohnung, Appartement, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
