German · A2 (Elementary)
Home in German: Words & Phrases
Quick answer: The most useful German words for home are die Miete (the rent), der Vermieter (the landlord) and der Einzug (moving in). 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 A2 (Elementary) 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 |
|---|---|
| die Miete | the rent |
| der Vermieter | the landlord |
| der Einzug | moving in |
| das Möbel | the furniture |
| der Aufzug | the lift / elevator |
| das Stockwerk | the floor / storey |
| die Heizung | the heating |
| der Balkon | the balcony |
| der Keller | the cellar / basement |
| der Dachboden | the attic |
Example sentences
Die Miete beträgt 800 Euro pro Monat.
The rent is 800 euros per month.
Der Vermieter ruft mich morgen an.
The landlord calls me tomorrow.
Der Einzug ist am ersten Juli.
Moving in is on the first of July.
Die Wohnung ist mit Möbeln ausgestattet.
The apartment is furnished.
Das Haus hat keinen Aufzug.
The house has no lift.
Ich wohne im dritten Stockwerk.
I live on the third floor.
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