Wohn-
residential
Meaning of Wohn-
zum Wohnen bestimmt; für Wohnzwecke
used for people to live in
Pronunciation
Wohn- with English translation
Wohn- usage examples
Das Wohngebiet ist sehr ruhig.
The residential area is very quiet.
Nebenan entsteht ein Wohnhaus.
A residential building is being built next door.
Wohn- synonyms
What's the difference between Wohn-, wohnlich, bewohnbar, für Wohnzwecke, wohnhaft, bewohnt, häuslich, and wohltuend
Cozy and suitable for living, with a homely atmosphere; closer to “comfortable to live in” than the neutral “residential.”
Means 'habitable'; used for places, buildings, or areas that can be lived in.
For residential use; a formal phrase often used in official, legal, or technical contexts.
Living at an address, residing; usually used about a person, not about a place.
Occupied or inhabited; emphasizes that a place is already being lived in by people.
Means 'native', 'local', or 'at home'; often relates to one's homeland, home, or a familiar environment.
Intended for living; a formal phrasing similar to “meant for residential use.”
Residential area or housing district; this is a noun, not an adjective.
Apartment house or dwelling house; refers to the building itself, not the adjective “residential.”
Means 'connected with residential areas'; used in urban planning or zone descriptions rather than as a common synonym.
Means 'non-commercial'; often contrasts with business use rather than directly meaning residential.
Means 'non-industrial'; often used in contrast to industrial areas, but does not itself mean 'residential'.
Advanced: broader words
Homely or domestic; often refers to people, family life, or a home-like atmosphere rather than a building itself.
Means 'beneficial' or 'soothing'; not about housing, but about a pleasant or calming effect.
Means 'cozy' or 'comfortable'; describes a pleasant atmosphere, not whether a place is intended for living.
A loanword used in formal or international contexts; means an inhabitant or resident.
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Questions about this word
What does Wohn- mean?
used for people to live in
How do you pronounce Wohn-?
Wohn- is pronounced [ˈvoːn].
How is Wohn- used in a sentence?
The residential area is very quiet. Translation: Das Wohngebiet ist sehr ruhig.
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