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loft
A large, open apartment that often came about through the conversion of a former factory or warehouse. High ceilings, large windows, and few interior walls are characteristic.
Sie wohnt in einem beeindruckenden Loft mit Blick über die ganze Stadt.
She lives in an impressive loft with a view over the whole city.
'Loft' is a direct loanword from English. In German, it is used with the same meaning for a large, open living space in a former industrial building or warehouse.
Viele Künstler leben und arbeiten in Lofts.
Many artists live and work in lofts.
A loft is often associated with certain architectural features. These include 'hohe Decken' (high ceilings), 'große Fenster' (large windows), 'sichtbare Backsteinwände' (visible brick walls), and an 'offener Grundriss' (open floor plan).
Das Loft hat hohe Decken und einen wunderbaren Industriecharme.
The loft has high ceilings and wonderful industrial charm.
Common verbs in connection with 'Loft' are 'in einem Loft wohnen' (to live in a loft), 'ein Loft mieten' (to rent a loft), or 'ein Loft zu einer Wohnung umbauen' (to convert a loft into an apartment).
Sie haben sich den Traum erfüllt und ein altes Fabrikgebäude zu einem Loft umgebaut.
They fulfilled their dream and converted an old factory building into a loft.
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'die Wohnung' and 'das Loft' can both be a place where someone lives. 'Wohnung' is the general term for a self-contained living unit with several rooms. 'Loft' is much more specific: it means a large, open apartment with high ceilings, large windows, and few interior walls, often in a former factory or warehouse building. The words can be confused because a 'Loft' is also a type of 'Wohnung'. For ordinary apartments, you say 'Wohnung'. 'Loft' only fits when this special open style of construction is meant.
Das Loft hat hohe Decken und große Fenster zur Straße.
The loft has high ceilings and large windows facing the street.
Meine Freundin wohnt in einer kleinen Wohnung nahe der Schule.
My friend lives in a small apartment near the school.