German · A1 (Beginner)
Home in German: Words & Phrases
Quick answer: The most useful German words for home are das Haus (the house), die Wohnung (the apartment) and das Zimmer (the room). The full German home phrase list with example sentences is below.
The essential German vocabulary for home, with example sentences and English translations. This is A1 (Beginner) material — exactly the kind of practical language you need when you're learning German to live, work, or settle abroad.
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Key home vocabulary
| German | English |
|---|---|
| das Haus | the house |
| die Wohnung | the apartment |
| das Zimmer | the room |
| die Küche | the kitchen |
| das Badezimmer | the bathroom |
| der Garten | the garden |
| das Schlafzimmer | the bedroom |
| das Wohnzimmer | the living room |
| die Tür | the door |
| das Fenster | the window |
Example sentences
Ich wohne in einem Haus.
I live in a house.
Ich suche eine Wohnung in Berlin.
I'm looking for an apartment in Berlin.
Meine Wohnung hat drei Zimmer.
My apartment has three rooms.
Ich koche in der Küche.
I cook in the kitchen.
Das Badezimmer ist links.
The bathroom is on the left.
Wir haben einen großen Garten.
We have a big garden.
How to actually learn these
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