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penthouse
An exclusive and often luxurious apartment located on the top floor or roof of a high-rise building. Penthouses are often characterized by a large roof terrace and high-quality furnishings.
Vom Penthouse aus hat man einen atemberaubenden Blick über die ganze Stadt.
From the penthouse, you have a breathtaking view over the whole city.
The word 'Penthouse' is strongly associated with luxury, wealth, and an exclusive lifestyle. It implies not only the location on the top floor, but also high-quality furnishings and a special status.
Für viele ist es ein Traum, in einem Penthouse mit Blick über die Dächer der Stadt zu leben.
For many people, it is a dream to live in a penthouse with a view over the rooftops of the city.
In descriptions of penthouses, certain features are often mentioned. Common combinations are 'Penthouse mit Dachterrasse' (penthouse with roof terrace), 'Penthouse mit Panoramablick' (penthouse with panoramic view), or 'luxuriöses Penthouse' (luxurious penthouse).
Die Immobilienanzeige beschrieb ein Penthouse mit großer Dachterrasse und eigenem Aufzug.
The real estate listing described a penthouse with a large roof terrace and its own elevator.
Although it is a loanword, 'Penthouse' follows the normal German grammar rules for places. You say 'im Penthouse' (in the penthouse; dative) for the location and 'ins Penthouse' (into the penthouse; accusative) for the direction.
Die Party findet heute Abend im Penthouse statt.
The party is taking place in the penthouse this evening.
