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vacancy
The state in which a property such as an apartment, office, or shop is not rented out or used.
Der hohe Leerstand bei den Ladenlokalen ist ein Problem für die Innenstadt.
The high vacancy rate among retail units is a problem for the city center.
The word is made up of 'leer' (empty) and 'Stand' (state, status). So it literally describes the state of being empty.
Der Leerstand in der Region ist seit Jahren ein Thema.
Vacancy in the region has been an issue for years.
Common combinations are 'hoher/steigender Leerstand' (high/rising vacancy) and 'Leerstand bekämpfen' (to combat vacancy). The type of property is often specified, e.g. 'Leerstand von Wohnungen' (vacancy of apartments), 'von Büros' (of offices), or 'von Geschäften' (of shops).
Die Stadt versucht, den Leerstand von Wohnungen aktiv zu bekämpfen.
The city is trying to actively combat apartment vacancy.
'Leerstand' (vacancy) is a fairly formal term from real estate, urban planning, and the news. It is used to talk about unused buildings and spaces.
Der Bericht der Stadtverwaltung zeigt einen leichten Rückgang des Leerstands.
The city administration's report shows a slight decrease in vacancy.
use / usage
'die Nutzung' and 'der Leerstand' are clear opposites when talking about buildings or rooms. 'Nutzung' means that an apartment, an office, or a shop is actually being used. 'Leerstand' means that such a place is empty and is currently not rented out or used. The difference is especially important in real estate: Nutzung means the space has a function; Leerstand means it remains unused.
In der Innenstadt sieht man viel Leerstand, weil mehrere Geschäfte geschlossen haben.
In the city center, you see a lot of vacant properties because several shops have closed.
Nach der Renovierung ist die Nutzung der alten Fabrik als Kulturzentrum geplant.
After the renovation, the old factory is planned to be used as a cultural center.