condominium / owned apartment
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condominium / owned apartment
An apartment that you have bought and that belongs to you, as opposed to a rented apartment.
Sie haben lange gespart, um sich eine Eigentumswohnung leisten zu können.
They saved for a long time so they could afford to buy a condominium.
The word is made up of 'Eigentum' (property/ownership), the linking -s, and 'Wohnung' (apartment). It therefore describes an apartment that is owned by a person.
Der Traum von der eigenen Eigentumswohnung ist für viele ein Lebensziel.
The dream of owning a condominium is a life goal for many people.
In real estate ads, classified ads, or even in everyday language, the abbreviation 'ETW' is often used. When you see this abbreviation, it means an 'Eigentumswohnung' (condominium/owned apartment).
Wir suchen eine 3-Zimmer-ETW in zentraler Lage.
We are looking for a 3-room condominium in a central location.
Common verbs used in connection with an 'Eigentumswohnung' (condominium/owned apartment) are 'kaufen' (to buy), 'verkaufen' (to sell), 'besitzen' (to own), 'finanzieren' (to finance), or 'suchen' (to look for).
Sie möchten ihre Eigentumswohnung verkaufen und aufs Land ziehen.
They want to sell their condominium and move to the countryside.
apartment
'die Wohnung' and 'die Eigentumswohnung' both refer to rooms in a building where someone can live. 'Wohnung' is the general term and does not say whether someone rents it or owns it. 'Eigentumswohnung' is more specific: it belongs to the person who bought it. Learners may confuse the words because every condominium is also an apartment. If ownership is not important, you can simply say 'Wohnung'. If it is important that it was bought and is not rented, 'Eigentumswohnung' is the right fit.
Meine Tante hat eine Eigentumswohnung gekauft und zahlt keine Miete mehr.
My aunt bought a condominium and no longer pays rent.
Nach der Arbeit sucht Ali online nach einer größeren Wohnung.
After work, Ali looks online for a larger apartment.