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"Living room" in German: Wohnzimmer
das Wohnzimmer
Living room in German is das Wohnzimmer, neuter. It is where the sofa and TV usually are. In flat ads, Wohnzimmer counts as one of the Zimmer.
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How to pronounce Wohnzimmer
Say it
VOHN-tsim-er
/ˈvoːnt͡sɪmɐ/
VOHN-tsim-er. W like English v. Wohn rhymes roughly with "own" plus v. Stress Wohn.
"Living room" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| das Wohnzimmer | living room Standard word. | Standard word. |
| im Wohnzimmer | in the living room Location phrase. | Location phrase. |
| die Couch / das Sofa | sofa Typical Wohnzimmer furniture. | Typical Wohnzimmer furniture. |
| die Wohnküche | kitchen-living space Open-plan mix. | Open-plan mix. |
How to use Wohnzimmer in real life
- 1Inviting someone in
Komm ins Wohnzimmer!
Come into the living room!
Ins = in das.
- 2Evening plans
Wir schauen den Film im Wohnzimmer.
We're watching the film in the living room.
Im Wohnzimmer for location.
- 3Describing a flat
Das Wohnzimmer ist hell und groß.
The living room is bright and big.
Common rental description.
Mistakes English speakers make with Wohnzimmer
Incorrect: die Wohnzimmer (singular)
Correct: das Wohnzimmer
Singular is neuter because of Zimmer.
Incorrect: living room
Correct: Wohnzimmer
In German sentences use Wohnzimmer, not the English name.
Good to know
A typical Wohnzimmer centres on a sofa set and coffee table, often with a balcony door. In smaller flats the Wohnzimmer may also host the dining table.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Settling in for a film night
ChatPal
Sitzen wir im Wohnzimmer oder in der Küche?
Are we sitting in the living room or the kitchen?
You
Im Wohnzimmer. Das Sofa ist bequemer.
In the living room. The sofa is more comfortable.
ChatPal
Gut, ich bringe Snacks ins Wohnzimmer.
Good, I'll bring snacks into the living room.
You
Danke! Das Wohnzimmer ist schon dunkel genug.
Thanks! The living room is already dark enough.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Living room" in German
What does Wohnzimmer literally mean?
Living room: wohnen (to live) + Zimmer (room).
Is Wohnzimmer neuter?
Yes: das Wohnzimmer.
How do you say in the living room?
Im Wohnzimmer. Into it: ins Wohnzimmer.
Does a 3-Zimmer flat have three living rooms?
No. Zimmer counts main rooms; usually one is the Wohnzimmer and others are bedrooms.
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