Dachgeschosswohnung
top-floor apartment, penthouse flat
noun DAKH-ge-shoss-voh-nung Rare
Usage Note
Dachgeschosswohnung is an apartment occupying the uppermost floor of a building, often with sloping ceilings and roof windows (Dachfenster). These are popular for their light and views but can be hot in summer and expensive to heat in winter.
Examples
"Die Dachgeschosswohnung hat einen wunderschönen Ausblick über die Stadt."
Natural Translation
The top-floor apartment has a beautiful view over the city.
Literal Translation
The roof-storey-apartment has a wonderful view over the city.
Related Words
- Anmeldeformular registration form
- Anzahlung down payment, deposit (partial)
- Balkonbepflanzung balcony planting, balcony garden
- Briefkasten letterbox, post box
- Eigenheim owner-occupied home, one's own home
- Eigentumswohnung owner-occupied flat; condominium apartment
- Einliegerwohnung granny flat, in-law suite, ancillary dwelling unit
- Fußmatte doormat, floor mat
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