residential complex
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residential complex
A complex of several residential buildings that were planned and built as one unit and often share common facilities such as green spaces, playgrounds, or parking spaces.
Wir wohnen in einer großen Wohnanlage mit einem schönen Innenhof.
We live in a large residential complex with a beautiful courtyard.
This noun consists of the verb stem 'wohn-' from 'wohnen' (to live) and the noun 'Anlage' (complex/facility). Here, an 'Anlage' is a complex or facility, so literally a 'living facility.'
Die neue Wohnanlage wurde erst letztes Jahr fertiggestellt.
The new residential complex was only completed last year.
If you want to say that you live in such a complex, you always use the preposition 'in' with the dative. You live 'in einer Wohnanlage' (in a residential complex).
Seit drei Jahren lebe ich in einer ruhigen Wohnanlage am Stadtrand.
I have lived in a quiet residential complex on the outskirts of town for three years.
In the context of construction and management, 'Wohnanlage' (residential complex) is often combined with verbs such as 'bauen' (to build), 'planen' (to plan), or 'verwalten' (to manage). Typical adjectives are 'modern' (modern), 'groß' (large), or 'gepflegt' (well-maintained).
Die Hausverwaltung kümmert sich um die gesamte Wohnanlage.
The property management company takes care of the entire residential complex.
block / pad
Block and Wohnanlage can both refer to a complex of residential buildings. Block emphasizes the compact structural or urban unit. Wohnanlage emphasizes that several residential buildings were planned together and often share facilities such as green spaces or parking lots.
Die geplante Wohnanlage umfasst vier Wohngebäude mit einem gemeinsamen Spielplatz.
The planned residential complex consists of four residential buildings with a shared playground.
Der kompakte Block an der Straßenecke umfasst vier Wohngebäude.
The compact block on the corner consists of four residential buildings.
