What type of house does a German family live in?

Even if they own their home, the typical German family often lives in a condominium ( die Eigentumswohnung) or row house ( das Reihenhaus) rather than in a detached single-family house.

What is a middle German house?

The Middle German house first emerged in the Middle Ages as a type of farmhouse built either using timber framing or stone. It is an 'all-in-one' house ( Einhaus) with living quarters and livestock stalls under one roof. This rural type of farmstead still forms part of the scene in many villages in the central and southern areas of Germany.

What does 'home' mean in German?

The German word for 'house' is das Haus. But German speakers have made the prepositional phrase zu Hause, meaning 'at home', into a noun to describe the place where you live and feel comfortable and cosy. So if you wanted to talk about your home, as opposed to your house or flat, you would say mein Zuhause. Did you know?

How to find a house in Germany?

It’s important to know German practices and terminology when you set out to find a house or apartment here. If you want two bedrooms with a living room and dining room, you will actually be looking for a vier Zimmer (four-room) home in Germany. Bathrooms, WCs (literally, water closets), kitchens and halls aren’t included in the number of rooms.