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household goods
All the movable objects that belong to a household, such as furniture, electrical appliances, dishes, and clothing.
Bei dem Umzug wurde der gesamte Hausrat in einem großen LKW transportiert.
During the move, all the household goods were transported in a large truck.
'Hausrat' is made up of 'Haus' (house) and the old word 'Rat' meaning 'Vorrat' (supply) or 'Ausstattung' (equipment/furnishings). So it literally refers to all the furnishings and equipment of a house.
Der gesamte Hausrat der Familie wurde bei dem Brand zerstört.
The family's entire household goods were destroyed in the fire.
'Hausrat' is a collective noun and is used almost exclusively in the singular. There is no plural form, since the word already describes the totality of all objects in a household.
Die Versicherung deckt Schäden am gesamten Hausrat ab.
The insurance covers damage to all household goods.
'Hausrat' is a rather formal and factual term. You often find it in official contexts such as insurance policies, rental agreements, or legal matters like an inheritance.
Im Testament wurde der Hausrat genau auf die Erben aufgeteilt.
In the will, the household goods were divided precisely among the heirs.
The word 'Hausrat' is especially common in connection with insurance. One of the most frequent word combinations is 'Hausratversicherung' (household contents insurance), which covers damage to household items.
Jeder Mieter sollte eine Hausratversicherung abschließen.
Every tenant should take out household contents insurance.
furnishings / institution / setup
'die Einrichtung' and 'der Hausrat' both refer to objects in a household, but the perspective is different. 'Einrichtung' mainly means furniture, lamps, rugs, and things that shape the look of a room. 'Hausrat' means all movable items that belong to a household, including dishes, electrical appliances, or clothing. The words can be confused because furniture can belong to both categories. For the style of an apartment, you are more likely to say 'Einrichtung'; in the context of insurance, moving, or possessions, 'Hausrat' is more precise.
Nach dem Wasserschaden musste der ganze Hausrat geprüft werden.
After the water damage, all the household goods had to be checked.
Am Samstag sucht Anna eine passende Einrichtung für ihr neues Schlafzimmer.
On Saturday, Anna is looking for suitable furnishings for her new bedroom.