property / real estate
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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.
plot of land
In a real-estate context, Grundstück and Liegenschaft can refer to the same area of land. „Grundstück“ is the usual, concrete term for defined land; „Liegenschaft“ sounds more formal and, depending on how it is used, can also refer to the property as a whole. „Grundstück“ is usually appropriate in everyday language, while „Liegenschaft“ is more common in administrative or legal texts.
Die Gemeinde prüft heute die Liegenschaft, auf der das neue Haus entstehen soll.
Today, the municipality is examining the property where the new house is to be built.
Wir besichtigten gestern das Grundstück, auf dem unser Haus entstehen soll.
Yesterday, we viewed the plot of land where our house is to be built.
