das Zimmer
room
A room within a building or apartment that is separated from other areas by walls.
EXAMPLE
Mein Zimmer ist nicht sehr groß, aber es ist gemütlich.
My room isn't very big, but it's cozy.
das Zimmer
room
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Meanings
Usage tips
Productive word formation
The word 'Zimmer' (room) is the basis for many compound nouns that describe different types of rooms. You can often derive the function of the room from the first part of the word.
EXAMPLE
Im Schlafzimmer schläft man, im Wohnzimmer wohnt man.
In the bedroom you sleep; in the living room you live.
Correct preposition
To express movement into a room, you use 'ins Zimmer' (into the room; in das, accusative). To describe a location inside the room, you use 'im Zimmer' (in the room; in dem, dative).
EXAMPLE
Bitte geh schnell ins Zimmer und hol meine Jacke.
Please go quickly into the room and get my jacket.
Typical collocations
In the context of hotels or travel, the phrases 'ein Zimmer buchen' (to book a room) or 'ein Zimmer reservieren' (to reserve a room) are very common. A distinction is often made between 'Einzelzimmer' (single room; for one person) and 'Doppelzimmer' (double room; for two people).
EXAMPLE
Wir haben für unseren Urlaub ein Doppelzimmer mit Meerblick gebucht.
We booked a double room with a sea view for our vacation.
Compare with
Zimmer vs Raum
room / space
Raum and Zimmer can both refer to an indoor area enclosed by walls. Zimmer usually means a specific living or working area. Raum is more general and also fits areas used for specific purposes, such as classrooms, storage rooms, or event spaces.
Zimmer
In der Wohnung brauchen wir ein ruhiges Zimmer zum Arbeiten.
In the apartment, we need a quiet room to work in.
Raum
Für den Sprachkurs brauchen wir einen Raum mit zwanzig Plätzen.
For the language course, we need a room with seating for twenty.
In real life
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