square meter
der Quadratmeter, die Quadratmeter
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square meter
A unit of measurement for area, corresponding to the area of a square with sides one meter long.
Die neue Wohnung hat eine Wohnfläche von 75 Quadratmetern.
The new apartment has a living area of 75 square meters.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Quadratmeter |
| genitive | des Quadratmeters |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Quadratmeter | die Quadratmeter |
| accusative | den Quadratmeter | die Quadratmeter |
| dative | dem Quadratmeter | den Quadratmetern |
| genitive | des Quadratmeters | der Quadratmeter |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word is made up of 'Quadrat' (square) and 'Meter' (meter). So it literally describes a square area whose sides are each one meter long.
Für den neuen Teppich müssen wir die Quadratmeter des Zimmers ausmessen.
For the new carpet, we need to measure the square meters of the room.
When a number comes directly before it, the form 'Quadratmeter' is used, even when it refers to more than one. The plural form 'Quadratmetern' is only used with a preposition like 'von' (of/from).
Das Büro ist 120 Quadratmeter groß.
The office is 120 square meters in size.
Wir suchen eine Wohnung mit einer Fläche von über 100 Quadratmetern.
We are looking for an apartment with an area of over 100 square meters.
In written texts, especially in apartment listings or on construction plans, the abbreviation 'm²' or, less commonly, 'qm' is often used.
Wohnung zu vermieten: 3 Zimmer, 80 m², Balkon.
Apartment for rent: 3 rooms, 80 m², balcony.
