das Interieur
interior
The interior design and furnishings of a room, building, or vehicle.
EXAMPLE
Die Wohnung besticht durch ihr modernes und stilvolles Interieur.
The apartment impresses with its modern and stylish interior.
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Meanings
das Interieur
interior
In painting, a genre that depicts scenes in indoor spaces.
EXAMPLE
Der Künstler ist bekannt für seine detailreichen Interieurs aus dem 17. Jahrhundert.
The artist is known for his detailed interiors from the 17th century.
Usage tips
Origin of the word
'Interieur' (interior) is a loanword from French ('intérieur'). This explains the pronunciation and the elevated, stylish sound of the word in German.
EXAMPLE
Die Designerin ist auf exklusives Interieur spezialisiert.
The designer specializes in exclusive interiors.
Typical collocations
Common adjectives used with 'Interieur' (interior) are 'modern' (modern), 'klassisch' (classic), 'luxuriös' (luxurious), or 'schlicht' (simple). Typical verbs are 'gestalten' (to design) or 'entwerfen' (to draft/design).
EXAMPLE
Das Hotel ist für sein luxuriöses Interieur bekannt.
The hotel is known for its luxurious interior.
Register and style
'Interieur' (interior) is a more stylish and formal expression than 'Inneneinrichtung' (interior furnishings). You often find it in magazines about architecture or design, or in the automotive industry.
EXAMPLE
Das neue Automodell überzeugt mit einem hochwertigen Interieur aus Leder und Holz.
The new car model impresses with a high-quality interior made of leather and wood.
Context clue
You can recognize the meaning 'Gemälde eines Innenraums' (painting of an interior) from the context. If it is about art, museums, exhibitions, or painters, this special meaning is probably intended.
EXAMPLE
Im Museum hängt ein berühmtes Interieur eines niederländischen Meisters.
A famous interior by a Dutch master hangs in the museum.
Compare with
Interieur vs Einrichtung
furnishings / institution / setup
Both words can refer to the furnishings of an interior. Einrichtung focuses more on the individual pieces of furniture and objects, whereas Interieur refers more strongly to the overall impression they create in the room. Use „Einrichtung“ for the furnishings and „Interieur“ for their overall impression.
Interieur
Das Interieur des Zimmers wirkt durch die Holzmöbel und roten Lampen warm und elegant.
The room’s interior feels warm and elegant because of the wooden furniture and red lamps.
Einrichtung
Die Einrichtung des Zimmers besteht aus Holzmöbeln und roten Lampen.
The room’s furnishings consist of wooden furniture and red lamps.
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