Talking about your home in German

Being able to talk about your home is an important topic for any German learner. In this guide, you'll learn practical vocabulary and simple, natural phrases to describe your home in German.

Basic Vocabulary: Types of Homes

Let’s start with the different types of homes and living arrangements you may want to describe.

die Wohnung

apartment / flat

das Haus

house

die WG (Wohngemeinschaft)

shared flat

das Einfamilienhaus

single-family house

das Mehrfamilienhaus

apartment building / multi-family house

die Etagenwohnung

apartment on a specific floor

Talking About the Rooms

Here are the key words you’ll need to talk about the different parts of your home.

das Schlafzimmer

bedroom

das Wohnzimmer

living room

die Küche

kitchen

das Badezimmer

bathroom

das Arbeitszimmer

study / office

der Flur

hallway

Useful Phrases for Describing Your Home

Here are simple, everyday phrases you can use to describe your living situation and your home’s features.

Ich wohne in einer kleinen Wohnung im dritten Stock.

I live in a small apartment on the third floor.

Die Wohnung hat drei Zimmer, eine Küche und ein Bad.

The apartment has three rooms, a kitchen and a bathroom.

Mein Lieblingszimmer ist das Wohnzimmer.

My favourite room is the living room.

Wir haben einen Balkon mit Blick auf den Innenhof.

We have a balcony overlooking the courtyard.

Location and Surroundings

Often, people will ask you where you live and what the area is like. These phrases will help you describe your neighbourhood.

Ich wohne in Berlin, im Stadtteil Neukölln.

I live in Berlin, in the district of Neukölln.

Die Gegend ist sehr lebendig, aber manchmal laut.

The area is very lively, but sometimes noisy.

Es gibt viele Cafés und Geschäfte in der Nähe.

There are lots of cafés and shops nearby.

Die Wohnung liegt zentral und ist gut angebunden.

The apartment is central and well connected.

Common Features & Adjectives

These words will help you describe your home in more detail.

hell

bright

ruhig

quiet

gemütlich

cosy

modern

renoviert

renovated

geräumig

spacious

Talking About Moving or Renting

If you're renting or planning to move, these phrases will help you explain your situation.

Ich suche gerade eine neue Wohnung.

I'm currently looking for a new apartment.

Ich bin vor drei Monaten umgezogen.

I moved three months ago.

Die Miete ist ziemlich hoch.

The rent is quite high.

Ich habe die Wohnung über eine Anzeige gefunden.

I found the apartment through an ad.

Final Thoughts

Being able to talk about your home is a useful skill. Try to practice these words & phrases out loud, and don’t worry about making mistakes. The more you talk about your home, the more confident you'll become.

As always, if we've missed any important words or phrases, don't hesitate to send us a quick e-mail.

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