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.
