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"Roommate" in German: Mitbewohner / Mitbewohnerin
der Mitbewohner / die Mitbewohnerin
Roommate in German is der Mitbewohner for a man and die Mitbewohnerin for a woman. People also say WG-Mitbewohner. A shared flat is die WG.
Bills
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How to pronounce Mitbewohner / Mitbewohnerin
Say it
MIT-be-woh-ner
/ˈmɪtbəˌvoːnɐ/
MIT-be-woh-ner / MIT-be-woh-ne-rin. Stress on Mit.
"Roommate" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Mitbewohner | roommate (male) Masculine. | Masculine. |
| die Mitbewohnerin | roommate (female) Feminine. | Feminine. |
| WG | shared flat Wohngemeinschaft. | Wohngemeinschaft. |
| Mitbewohner suchen | looking for a roommate Listings. | Listings. |
How to use Mitbewohner / Mitbewohnerin in real life
- 1Bills
Mein Mitbewohner zahlt die Miete heute.
My roommate is paying the rent today.
Mein Mitbewohner.
- 2Kitchen
Die Mitbewohnerin kocht oft scharf.
The roommate often cooks spicy food.
Die Mitbewohnerin.
- 3Party
Unsere Mitbewohner sind am Wochenende weg.
Our roommates are away this weekend.
Mitbewohner plural.
Mistakes English speakers make with Mitbewohner / Mitbewohnerin
Incorrect: die Mitbewohner (for one woman)
Correct: die Mitbewohnerin
Female singular needs -in.
Incorrect: Roommate (English in German sentence)
Correct: Mitbewohner / Mitbewohnerin
Use the German forms in German sentences.
Good to know
Student life often means a WG with two or three Mitbewohner. Clear kitchen rules prevent most drama.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Settling flat chores
ChatPal
Putzt dein Mitbewohner morgen?
Is your roommate cleaning tomorrow?
You
Ja, mein Mitbewohner macht das Bad.
Yes, my roommate is doing the bathroom.
ChatPal
Und die Mitbewohnerin?
And the (female) roommate?
You
Sie kümmert sich um den Flur.
She's taking care of the hallway.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Roommate" in German
Male roommate?
Der Mitbewohner.
Female roommate?
Die Mitbewohnerin.
Shared flat?
Die WG.
Plural?
Die Mitbewohner / Mitbewohnerinnen.
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