Usage Note
Wohnungsnot describes a severe shortage of affordable housing, a widely discussed social problem in German cities. It combines Wohnung (flat) with Not (need/shortage). Politicians frequently debate measures to alleviate it.
Examples
"Die Wohnungsnot in Großstädten treibt die Mieten in immer neue Höhen."
Natural Translation
The housing shortage in big cities is driving rents to ever new heights.
Literal Translation
The housing-shortage in big-cities drives the rents to ever new heights.
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
- Eigentumswohnung owner-occupied flat; condominium apartment
- Einliegerwohnung granny flat, in-law suite, ancillary dwelling unit
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