Hotelzimmer
/hoˈtɛlˌt͡sɪmɐ/neuter
The English phrase "hotel room" is Hotelzimmer in German.
Hotelzimmer is the most common way to say hotel room.
Meaning: a room at a hotel (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound noun consisting of Hotel (hotel) and Zimmer (room).
How does it change in a sentence?
Hotelzimmer is a neuter noun. Because the noun is neuter, the indefinite article used in the nominative case is ein. The plural form of Hotelzimmer is also Hotelzimmer, meaning the word does not change in its plural form. In the genitive case (to indicate possession or "of the"), the word becomes des Hotelzimmers.
How do you pronounce it?
/hoˈtɛlˌtsɪmɐ/
Did you know?
- The word Zimmer comes from an old word for 'timber', as rooms were originally defined by the wooden beams used to build them.
- The word Hotel was adopted into German from French, which is why it follows a different spelling pattern than native German words like Zimmer.
- Depending on the region, a small hotel room might be called a Kammer, which literally means a 'chamber' or 'closet'.
Examples in context
- Ich muss ein Hotelzimmer buchen.I have to book a hotel room.This sentence shows how to use Hotelzimmer when talking about booking.Tatoeba #1745942 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #1744970 by Amastan
- Ich helfe dir, ein Hotelzimmer zu buchen.I'll help you to book a hotel room.This sentence uses Hotelzimmer in the context of helping someone book.Tatoeba #11281614 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #10712652 by sundown
- Wir sitzen in einem Hotelzimmer in Algier.We are sitting in a hotel room in Algiers.This sentence demonstrates the use of Hotelzimmer when describing a location.Tatoeba #8297605 by GuidoW, translation #8297580 by Amastan
- Guten Tag! Ich möchte ein Hotelzimmer für drei Nächte buchen.Good day! I would like to book a hotel room for three nights.
- Ich hätte gerne ein Zimmer mit Blick auf den Fluss, bitte.I would like a room with a view of the river, please.
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Example conversation
Hannah and Maximilian are checking into a hotel.
- HannahIst das Hotelzimmer schon fertig?Is the hotel room ready yet?
- MaximilianJa, unser Hotelzimmer ist im zweiten Stock.Yes, our hotel room is on the second floor.
- HannahHat das Hotelzimmer eine gute Aussicht?Does the hotel room have a good view?
- MaximilianIch glaube schon, Maximilian, komm mit!I think so, Maximilian, come along!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hotel room” translations and entries Hotelzimmer, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Hotelzimmer, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
