Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #1500
Word (Wort)

Wohnzimmer

Translation (Übersetzung) living room
Pronunciation (Aussprache) /[ˈvoːnˌt͡sɪmɐ]/
A1
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compound-noun beginner-vocabulary everyday life home furniture house rooms A1-vocab
Wohnzimmer is a compound noun formed from 'wohnen' (to live/reside) and 'Zimmer' (room). It's one of the most common room names in German households and refers specifically to the main room for relaxation and socializing, not bedrooms or kitchens. The word is neuter gender (das) like most compound nouns ending in -zimmer.

Wohnzimmer - German Nouns - Wohnzimmer Meaning - Wohnzimmer Translation - Wohnzimmer Nouns Examples

Wohnzimmer is a German Nouns

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Wohnzimmer Examples (Beispiele) in English

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Wir sitzen gemütlich im Wohnzimmer und sehen fern.
We're sitting comfortably in the living room watching TV.
Describing a typical evening activity
Das neue Wohnzimmer ist sehr hell und freundlich.
The new living room is very bright and friendly.
Describing room characteristics
Kannst du bitte das Buch aus dem Wohnzimmer holen?
Can you please get the book from the living room?
Asking someone to retrieve something
Unser Wohnzimmer hat große Fenster zur Straße.
Our living room has large windows facing the street.
Describing architectural features
Die Kinder spielen oft im Wohnzimmer mit ihren Bauklötzen.
The children often play in the living room with their building blocks.
Describing family activities
Im Wohnzimmer steht ein großer, bequemer Sofa.
There's a large, comfortable sofa in the living room.
Describing furniture placement
Die Gäste wurden ins Wohnzimmer gebeten.
The guests were invited into the living room.
Social situation with visitors
Das Wohnzimmer meiner Großeltern ist voller alter Möbel.
My grandparents' living room is full of old furniture.
Describing someone else's living space
Wir müssen das Wohnzimmer vor der Party noch sauber machen.
We still need to clean the living room before the party.
Preparing for an event
Die Katze schläft meistens im Wohnzimmer unter dem Tisch.
The cat usually sleeps in the living room under the table.
Describing pet behavior

Wohnzimmer Word Family - Wohnzimmer Related Words - Wohnzimmer Family Members

Wohnzimmer Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Wohnzimmer word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Wohnzimmer family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Wohnzimmer related words and expand your German vocabulary.

Root Word (Grundwort)
wohnen
Meaning: to live/reside
Tense: infinitive
Example: Ich wohne in Berlin. (I live in Berlin.)
Verb
Component Word (Bestandteil)
Zimmer
Meaning: room
Example: Das Zimmer ist groß. (The room is large.)
Noun
Related Compound (Verwandte Zusammensetzung)
Wohnung
Meaning: apartment/flat
Example: Sie hat eine schöne Wohnung. (She has a nice apartment.)
Noun
Related Room (Verwandter Raum)
Esszimmer
Meaning: dining room
Example: Wir essen im Esszimmer. (We eat in the dining room.)
Noun
Arbeitszimmer
Meaning: study/home office
Example: Er arbeitet in seinem Arbeitszimmer. (He works in his study.)
Noun

Wohnzimmer Usage - Wohnzimmer Collocations - Wohnzimmer Idioms - Wohnzimmer Synonyms - Wohnzimmer Antonyms

Wohnzimmer Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Wohnzimmer Collocations (Kollokationen)

Wohnzimmer collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Wohnzimmer word combinations and how to use Wohnzimmer with other words naturally.

das Wohnzimmer aufräumen
to tidy up the living room
High frequency
im Wohnzimmer sitzen
to sit in the living room
High frequency
das Wohnzimmer einrichten
to furnish the living room
Medium frequency
ein gemütliches Wohnzimmer
a cozy living room
High frequency
das Wohnzimmer renovieren
to renovate the living room
Medium frequency
das Wohnzimmer streichen
to paint the living room
Medium frequency
das Wohnzimmer betreten
to enter the living room
Medium frequency
das Wohnzimmer heizen
to heat the living room
Low frequency

Wohnzimmer Idioms (Redewendungen)

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Das Wohnzimmer ist das Herz des Hauses
The living room is the heart of the house
Means the living room is the central, most important room where family gathers
Das Wohnzimmer zur Bühne machen
To turn the living room into a stage
To use the living room for performances or dramatic activities

Wohnzimmer Synonyms (Synonyme)

Wohnzimmer synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Wohnzimmer and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Wohnzimmer similar words and their usage.

Gute Stube
Meaning: good room/parlor
Medium similarity
Salon
Meaning: salon/parlor
Medium similarity
Wohnraum
Meaning: living space
Low similarity
Aufenthaltsraum
Meaning: common room/lounge
Low similarity

Wohnzimmer Antonyms (Antonyme)

Wohnzimmer antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to Wohnzimmer. Discover Wohnzimmer opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

Schlafzimmer
Meaning: bedroom
Küche
Meaning: kitchen
Badezimmer
Meaning: bathroom
Keller
Meaning: basement/cellar

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Wohnzimmer Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

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