Usage Note
Eigenheim specifically denotes a home that is owned and occupied by its owner, as opposed to rented accommodation. The German state has long promoted Eigenheimförderung (home-ownership subsidies) to encourage Wohneigentum (residential property ownership).
Examples
"Ihr Traum ist ein Eigenheim mit Garten am Stadtrand."
Natural Translation
Her dream is an owner-occupied house with a garden on the outskirts of the city.
Literal Translation
Her dream is an own-home with garden on-the city-outskirts.
Related Words
- Anmeldeformular registration form
- Anzahlung down payment, deposit (partial)
- Balkonbepflanzung balcony planting, balcony garden
- Briefkasten letterbox, post box
- Dachgeschosswohnung top-floor apartment, penthouse flat
- Eigentumswohnung owner-occupied flat; condominium apartment
- Einliegerwohnung granny flat, in-law suite, ancillary dwelling unit
- Fußmatte doormat, floor mat
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