Usage Note
Wohnungstür is the front door of an individual flat within a building, as opposed to the Haustür (main building entrance). German fire regulations (Brandschutz) require Wohnungstüren to be fire-rated (brandschutzzertifiziert) in newer buildings.
Examples
"Sie hörte ein Klopfen an der Wohnungstür."
Natural Translation
She heard a knock at the flat door.
Literal Translation
She heard a knocking at the flat-door.
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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