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housing
The available space for living, usually used as a general term for houses and apartments.
In vielen Großstädten wird bezahlbarer Wohnraum immer knapper.
In many large cities, affordable housing is becoming increasingly scarce.
The word is made up of the verb 'wohnen' (to live/reside) and the noun 'der Raum' (room/space). So it literally means “space for living.” The '-n-' in the middle is a linking element that connects the two parts of the word.
Die Architektin hat bei der Planung viel Wert auf hellen Wohnraum gelegt.
The architect placed a lot of emphasis on bright living space during the planning.
The meaning depends on the context. If people are talking generally about the housing market or politics, 'Wohnraum' means the total space for living (often uncountable). If someone is describing a house, 'der Wohnraum' usually means a specific room, that is, the living room (countable).
In Berlin fehlt es an bezahlbarem Wohnraum.
There is a lack of affordable housing in Berlin.
In the general meaning of 'Platz zum Wohnen' (space for living), the word is often used in social debates. Typical combinations are 'bezahlbarer Wohnraum' (affordable housing), 'knapper Wohnraum' (scarce housing), or 'Wohnraum schaffen' (to create housing).
Die Stadt hat ein neues Programm gestartet, um mehr Wohnraum für Familien zu schaffen.
The city has launched a new program to create more housing for families.
When 'Wohnraum' means a living room, it is often described with adjectives that characterize the atmosphere or size of the room. Examples are 'ein gemütlicher' (a cozy), 'ein offener' (an open), 'ein heller' (a bright), or 'ein großzügiger' (a spacious) living room.
Die Wohnung verfügt über einen großen, offenen Wohnraum mit integrierter Küche.
The apartment has a large, open living room with an integrated kitchen.
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'die Wohnung' and 'der Wohnraum' both have to do with living or housing. 'Wohnung' means a specific unit with several rooms where someone lives. 'Wohnraum' is more general: it can mean the housing space available in a city or for people. Sometimes 'Wohnraum' also means a room where people spend time, such as a living room. The words can be confusing because both fit the topics of houses and living. In everyday language, people usually say 'Wohnung' for their own place to live. For available space or a living room, 'Wohnraum' is a better fit.
In der Stadt fehlt bezahlbarer Wohnraum für Familien.
The city lacks affordable housing for families.
Nach der Arbeit zeigt er seiner Schwester die neue Wohnung.
After work, he shows his sister the new apartment.