Eigentumswohnung
owner-occupied flat; condominium apartment
noun AY-gen-tooms-voh-nung Rare
Usage Note
Eigentumswohnung (often abbreviated ETW) is an apartment that is individually owned rather than rented. Unlike a Mietwohnung (rental flat), the owner holds a title deed and typically pays into a Hausgeldgemeinschaft for shared building maintenance costs.
Examples
"Sie haben eine Eigentumswohnung im dritten Stock gekauft."
Natural Translation
They have bought an owner-occupied flat on the third floor.
Literal Translation
They have an owner-flat on-the third floor bought.
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
- Eigenheim owner-occupied home, one's own home
- Einliegerwohnung granny flat, in-law suite, ancillary dwelling unit
- Fußmatte doormat, floor mat
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