das Mobiliar
furnishings
All the furniture and furnishings in a room, apartment, or building.
EXAMPLE
Das Büro wurde mit komplett neuem Mobiliar ausgestattet.
The office was equipped with completely new furnishings.
das Mobiliar
furnishings
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Meanings
Usage tips
Only in the singular
'Das Mobiliar' (the furnishings) is a collective term for all the pieces of furniture in a building. The word is used only in the singular and has no plural form.
EXAMPLE
Das gesamte Mobiliar der alten Villa wurde verkauft.
All the furnishings of the old villa were sold.
Verb in the singular
Although 'Mobiliar' (furnishings) refers to many individual objects, grammatically it is a singular noun. The associated verb is therefore also singular.
EXAMPLE
Das Mobiliar in diesem Hotel ist sehr altmodisch.
The furnishings in this hotel are very old-fashioned.
Register and style
The word 'Mobiliar' (furnishings) is more formal than the plural 'die Möbel' (furniture). It is often used in official contexts such as rental contracts, insurance, or real estate.
EXAMPLE
Der Wert des Mobiliars muss für die Versicherung geschätzt werden.
The value of the furnishings must be estimated for the insurance.
Compare with
Mobiliar vs Einrichtung
furnishings / institution / setup
Both words can refer to the furnishings of a room as a whole. Einrichtung also includes rugs, lamps, and the arrangement of the room, while Mobiliar focuses more on the furniture and furnishings as a collection. Use „Einrichtung“ for the overall design of the room and „Mobiliar“ for the furniture that is there.
Mobiliar
Das Mobiliar des Wohnzimmers besteht aus einem Sofa, einem Tisch und vier Stühlen.
The living room's furniture consists of a sofa, a table, and four chairs.
Einrichtung
Die Einrichtung des Wohnzimmers wirkt durch die helle Anordnung sehr freundlich.
The living room's furnishings create a very welcoming impression because of their light-colored arrangement.
In real life
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