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Wohnwand

wall unit

noun VOHN-vahnd Rare

Also means

living room unit

Usage Note

Wohnwand is a large modular furniture system covering an entire wall of a living room, typically combining shelves, cabinets, and space for a TV. A classic element of German interior design, often made of wood veneer or lacquered board.

Examples

"Die alte Wohnwand aus den 1980er Jahren wurde durch ein modernes Regalsystem ersetzt."

Natural Translation

The old wall unit from the 1980s was replaced by a modern shelving system.

Literal Translation

The old living room wall unit from the 1980s was replaced by a modern shelving system.

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