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veranda
A covered, open porch or gallery attached to a house, often with a railing.
An warmen Sommerabenden sitzen wir gerne auf der Veranda und trinken ein Glas Wein.
On warm summer evenings, we like to sit on the veranda and drink a glass of wine.
To describe a location, you use 'auf der Veranda' (on the veranda; dative). To describe movement to that place, you use 'auf die Veranda' (onto the veranda; accusative).
Die Katze schläft auf der Veranda in der Sonne.
The cat is sleeping on the veranda in the sun.
A veranda is a place for relaxation. Typical verbs are therefore 'sitzen' (to sit), 'lesen' (to read), 'entspannen' (to relax), 'frühstücken' (to have breakfast), or 'den Abend genießen' (to enjoy the evening).
Am Sonntagmorgen frühstücken wir immer auf der Veranda.
On Sunday mornings, we always have breakfast on the veranda.
The word 'Veranda' (veranda) is often associated with a cozy, relaxed, and somewhat nostalgic atmosphere. It describes more than just an extension to a house; it also conveys a feeling of home and leisure.
Das alte Haus mit der großen Veranda wirkte sehr einladend.
The old house with the large veranda looked very inviting.
terrace / patio
A Terrasse is usually a ground-level area directly next to a house where people sit outdoors. A Veranda, by contrast, is an attached, open porch that is normally covered. Choose Terrasse for the area and Veranda for the covered porch.
Im Sommer frühstücken wir auf der überdachten Veranda vor dem Haus.
In summer, we have breakfast on the covered veranda in front of the house.
Im Sommer frühstücken wir auf der ebenerdigen Terrasse hinter dem Haus.
In summer, we have breakfast on the ground-level patio behind the house.
