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living room
The central room in an apartment or house that is used for the residents spending time together, relaxing, and receiving guests.
Nach dem Abendessen saßen wir alle gemütlich auf dem Sofa im Wohnzimmer.
After dinner, we all sat comfortably on the sofa in the living room.
The word 'Wohnzimmer' (living room) is a compound noun made from the verb 'wohnen' (to live) and the noun 'das Zimmer' (room). So it is literally the room where you live and spend your free time.
Unser Wohnzimmer ist der gemütlichste Raum in der ganzen Wohnung.
Our living room is the coziest room in the whole apartment.
Pay attention to the preposition 'in' and the correct case: 'im Wohnzimmer' (in the living room, dative) describes a location, while 'ins Wohnzimmer' (into the living room, accusative) describes movement into the room.
Die Familie sitzt abends oft zusammen im Wohnzimmer.
The family often sits together in the living room in the evening.
The word 'Wohnzimmer' (living room) is often connected with verbs that describe relaxation and social activities. Typical examples are 'im Wohnzimmer fernsehen' (to watch TV in the living room), 'lesen' (to read), 'sich unterhalten' (to chat), or 'Gäste empfangen' (to receive guests).
Am Wochenende empfangen wir unsere Freunde im Wohnzimmer.
On the weekend, we receive our friends in the living room.
room
'das Zimmer' and 'das Wohnzimmer' both refer to rooms in a building or apartment. 'Zimmer' is the general term for a single room, for example 'Schlafzimmer' (bedroom), 'Kinderzimmer' (children's room), or 'Hotelzimmer' (hotel room). 'Wohnzimmer' is a specific room: it is where people often sit together, relax, or receive guests. The words can be confused because every 'Wohnzimmer' is a 'Zimmer', but not every 'Zimmer' is a 'Wohnzimmer'. If the function of the room is important, use 'Wohnzimmer'. If you just mean a room, 'Zimmer' is enough.
Am Abend sitzen wir im Wohnzimmer und sehen einen Film.
In the evening, we sit in the living room and watch a film.
Nach dem Umzug streicht Lisa ihr neues Zimmer hellblau.
After the move, Lisa paints her new room light blue.