das Apartment
Meaning and Usage
"Das Apartment" is a German noun that refers to an apartment or flat, a self-contained residential unit that occupies only part of a building. It is commonly used in the context of renting or staying in a temporary residence.
Linguistic Analysis
The word "Apartment" is a loanword from English, and its usage in German is similar to its English counterpart. It does not have any prefix, root, or suffix in German.
Comparisons between German and English
The word "Apartment" is similar in both German and English, although it is a loanword in German. It is used with the same meaning in both languages.
Cultural Context
In German-speaking countries, "das Apartment" is commonly used to refer to a furnished living space that is rented or used temporarily, especially in urban areas.
Example Sentences
- Das Apartment ist modern eingerichtet. (The apartment is modernly furnished.)
- Wir haben ein Apartment im Zentrum gemietet. (We rented an apartment in the city center.)
Memory Tips
To remember the word "Apartment," you can associate it with the English word "apartment" as they have the same meaning.
Additional Vocabulary
- Die Wohnung (apartment/flat)
- Die Mietwohnung (rented apartment)
- Die Wohngemeinschaft (shared apartment/house)
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
- Gender: das (neuter)
- Plural: die Apartments
Conjugation (for verbs)
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