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.
settlement
'Siedlung' and 'Wohnanlage' can both mean several residential buildings that belong together. 'Siedlung' is often a larger area with houses, sometimes like a small part of a city. 'Wohnanlage' sounds more strongly planned and usually means several buildings as one unit, often with shared paths, parking spaces, green areas, or a playground. The words can be confused because both consist of several residential buildings. 'Siedlung' fits better for a whole residential neighborhood with similar houses. 'Wohnanlage' fits better for a clearly planned building complex.
Ich besichtige heute eine Wohnung in einer modernen Wohnanlage mit Tiefgarage.
Today I am viewing an apartment in a modern residential complex with underground parking.
Die neue Siedlung am Ortsrand hat viele Reihenhäuser.
The new housing estate on the edge of town has many terraced houses.