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5 German Home Words Every Beginner Should Know

Learn 5 useful German home words with visual examples. Study each word, read a simple explanation and example sentence, then test yourself with the quick quiz.

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home in German — Zuhause
01

Zuhause

home
Meaning

Der Ort, wo du lebst.

The place where you live.

Example

Ich gehe nach Hause nach der Schule.

I go home after school.

house in German — Haus
02

Haus

house
Meaning

Ein Gebäude, in dem Menschen leben.

A building where people live.

Example

Mein Freund wohnt in einem großen Haus.

My friend lives in a big house.

room in German — Zimmer
03

Zimmer

room
Meaning

Ein Raum in einem Haus oder Gebäude.

A space in a house or building.

Example

Ich habe ein Zimmer zum Schlafen.

I have a room for sleeping.

door in German — Tür
04

Tür

door
Meaning

Eine bewegliche Barriere zum Betreten oder Verlassen eines Raumes oder Gebäudes.

A movable barrier for entering or leaving a room or building.

Example

Bitte schließe die Tür.

Please close the door.

window in German — Fenster
05

Fenster

window
Meaning

Eine Öffnung in einer Wand mit Glas, um Licht hereinzulassen.

An opening in a wall with glass to let light in.

Example

Ich sehe die Sonne durch das Fenster.

I see the sun through the window.

Quick quiz

Try to answer before opening each response.

What is the German word for “home”?

✓ Zuhause

What is the German word for “house”?

✓ Haus

What is the German word for “room”?

✓ Zimmer

What is the German word for “door”?

✓ Tür

What is the German word for “window”?

✓ Fenster

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