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property / real estate
A formal term, used especially in legal and administrative language, for a plot of land, a property, or real estate in general.
Die Verwaltung der Liegenschaft wurde einem externen Dienstleister übertragen.
The management of the property was transferred to an external service provider.
'Liegenschaft' (property/real estate) is a very formal word. It is used almost exclusively in legal, official, and real estate language. In normal everyday speech, people are more likely to say 'Grundstück' (plot of land), 'Haus' (house), or 'Immobilie' (property/real estate).
Der Notar bereitete den Kaufvertrag für die Liegenschaft vor.
The notary prepared the purchase contract for the property.
The word is made up of the verb 'liegen' (to lie/be located) and the suffix '-schaft'. So it describes something that 'lies' immovably in one place — that is, a plot of land with or without buildings.
Zum Anwesen gehört eine große Liegenschaft mit Wald.
The estate includes a large property with forest.
Common verbs used in connection with 'Liegenschaft' (property/real estate) are 'verwalten' (to manage), 'erwerben' (to acquire), 'verkaufen' (to sell), 'besichtigen' (to view/inspect), or 'betreten' (to enter).
Das Betreten der Liegenschaft ist für Unbefugte verboten.
Entering the property is prohibited for unauthorized persons.
object
'das Objekt' and 'die Liegenschaft' can both mean properties or plots of land. 'Objekt' is often heard in listings, from real estate agents, or during a specific viewing. It usually means one individual listing. 'Liegenschaft' is more formal and appears especially in administrative, legal, or official texts. It can mean land ownership, a plot of land, or real estate in general. In everyday language, people are more likely to say 'Objekt' or 'Immobilie'. In official documents, 'Liegenschaft' sounds more natural.
Die Stadt prüft, ob die Liegenschaft neu genutzt werden kann.
The city is checking whether the property can be used in a new way.
Das Objekt wurde gestern verkauft.
The property was sold yesterday.