Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #100
Word (Wort)

die Unterkunft

Translation (Übersetzung) accommodation, lodging
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈʊntɐˌkʊnft]
A1
Nouns
Beginner
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Tags (Tags)
feminine noun housing travel
A common noun referring to a place where someone lives or stays temporarily, such as a hotel, hostel, apartment, or other lodging. Often used in travel and housing contexts.

Unterkunft - German Nouns - Unterkunft Meaning - Unterkunft Translation - Unterkunft Nouns Examples

Unterkunft is a German Nouns

Learn Unterkunft meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. Unterkunft is classified as a Noun in German grammar.

Unterkunft Examples (Beispiele) in English

Unterkunft examples with English translations. See how to use Unterkunft in sentences. Unterkunft example sentences in English below.

Wir haben eine Unterkunft in München gebucht.
We booked accommodation in Munich.
Travel planning
Die Unterkunft war sauber und gemütlich.
The accommodation was clean and cozy.
Describing a stay
Sie sucht eine preiswerte Unterkunft für den Urlaub.
She is looking for affordable accommodation for the vacation.
Housing search

Unterkunft — common mistakes (English)

Learner-focused corrections for Unterkunft — typical errors vs. correct German, with short explanations.

  • Ich habe eine Unterkunft in Berlin.
    Ich habe eine Unterkunft in Berlin gefunden.
    Without a verb like 'gefunden' (found) or 'gebucht' (booked), the sentence is incomplete; it needs to specify what action was taken regarding the accommodation.
  • Die Unterkunft ist sehr schön.
    Die Unterkunft ist sehr schön.
    No mistake here; this is correct usage to describe the accommodation.

Unterkunft Word Family - Unterkunft Related Words - Unterkunft Family Members

Unterkunft Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Unterkunft word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Unterkunft family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Unterkunft related words and expand your German vocabulary.

related verb (verwandtes Verb)
unterkommen
Meaning: to find accommodation, to get by
Tense: infinitive
Example: Er konnte bei Freunden unterkommen.
Verb
compound noun (zusammengesetztes Substantiv)
Unterkunftsmöglichkeit
Meaning: accommodation option
Example: Es gibt viele Unterkunftsmöglichkeiten in der Stadt.
Noun

Unterkunft Usage - Unterkunft Collocations - Unterkunft Idioms - Unterkunft Synonyms - Unterkunft Antonyms

Unterkunft Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Unterkunft Collocations (Kollokationen)

Unterkunft collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Unterkunft word combinations and how to use Unterkunft with other words naturally.

eine Unterkunft buchen
to book accommodation
High frequency
eine Unterkunft suchen
to look for accommodation
High frequency
eine Unterkunft finden
to find accommodation
High frequency
eine Unterkunft mieten
to rent accommodation
Medium frequency
eine Unterkunft reservieren
to reserve accommodation
Medium frequency
eine Unterkunft teilen
to share accommodation
Medium frequency
eine Unterkunft vermieten
to rent out accommodation
Medium frequency
eine Unterkunft anbieten
to offer accommodation
Medium frequency

Unterkunft Idioms (Redewendungen)

Unterkunft idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Unterkunft with meanings and explanations. Master Unterkunft expressions used in everyday German.

Unterkunft und Verpflegung
room and board
Refers to both lodging and meals provided together, often in hotels, hostels, or as part of a package.
Unterkunft auf Zeit
temporary accommodation
Accommodation for a limited period, not permanent housing.

Unterkunft Synonyms (Synonyme)

Unterkunft synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Unterkunft and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Unterkunft similar words and their usage.

Unterbringung
Meaning: accommodation, lodging
High similarity
Quartier
Meaning: quarters, lodging
Medium similarity
Behausung
Meaning: dwelling, habitation
Low similarity
Logis
Meaning: lodging
Low similarity

Unterkunft Antonyms (Antonyme)

Unterkunft antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to Unterkunft. Discover Unterkunft opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

Obdachlosigkeit
Meaning: homelessness
Heimatlosigkeit
Meaning: homelessness (more emotional)

Unterkunft Semantically Related Words - Unterkunft Contextually Related Words - Unterkunft Thematically Related Words

Unterkunft Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Unterkunft semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Unterkunft. Explore Unterkunft related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Unterkunft contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Hotel Wohnung Hostel Ferienwohnung Zimmer Übernachtung Schlafplatz

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