Chapter 14 of our Basic German course e-book is devoted to the topic "Home and Furniture". Let's start our journey through the various parts of the German house, as well as the furniture you can find in each of them.
Die Wohnung - The Apartment
In German, the word for apartment is 'die Wohnung'. The house is referred to as 'das Haus'. Inside a house or apartment, there are several rooms, each with its own name in German. Let's start with 'das Wohnzimmer', which is the living room. Here, you can find 'das Sofa' (the sofa), 'der Sessel' (the armchair), 'der Tisch' (the table), 'der Fernseher' (the television) and 'das Regal' (the bookcase).
Die Küche - The Kitchen
Next, we have 'die Küche', which is the kitchen. Here, you can find 'der Kühlschrank' (the fridge), 'der Herd' (the stove), 'die Spüle' (the sink) and 'der Geschirrspüler' (the dishwasher). Furthermore, you can find 'das Geschirr' (the plates), 'die Tasse' (the cup), 'der Teller' (the plate) and 'das Besteck' (the cutlery).
Das Schlafzimmer - The Room
The room is called 'das Schlafzimmer' in German. Here, you can find 'das Bett' (the bed), 'der Schrank' (the closet), 'die Kommode' (the chest of drawers) and 'der Nachttisch' (the nightstand). Also you can find 'die Lampe' (the lamp) and 'der Wecker' (the alarm clock).
Das Badezimmer - The Bathroom
The bathroom is called 'das Badezimmer' in German. Here, you can find 'die Dusche' (the shower), 'die Badewanne' (the bathtub), 'das Waschbecken' (the sink) and 'die Toilette' (the toilet). Also, you can find 'der Spiegel' (the mirror) and 'das Handtuch' (the towel).
Die Möbel - The Furniture
In German, the word for furniture is 'die Möbel'. Some examples of furniture you might find in a home include 'der Stuhl' (the chair), 'der Tisch' (the table), 'das Bett' (the bed), 'der Schrank' (the cupboard), 'die Kommode' (the dresser) and 'das Regal' (the bookcase).
It is important to remember that in German, all nouns have gender. Therefore, it is important to learn the genre of each piece of furniture in order to use the correct article. For example, 'der Tisch' is masculine, 'die Kommode' is feminine and 'das Bett' is neuter.
Conclusion
We hope this chapter has given you a good introduction to German vocabulary related to home and furniture. Remember to practice what you've learned, perhaps creating German sentences about your own home and the furniture in it. In the next chapter, we'll cover the topic of food and drink in German.
Until then, keep studying and practicing. Remember, practice makes perfect!
