das Zweifamilienhaus
Translation
two-family house, duplex
Examples
Sie wohnen in einem Zweifamilienhaus.
They live in a two-family house.
Wir wollen ein Zweifamilienhaus bauen.
We want to build a two-family house.
Grammar Patterns
to build/buy/sell ((sth.)) to build/buy/sell a... Wir wollen ein Zweifamilienhaus bauen.
to live in+3 to live in a... Sie wohnen in einem Zweifamilienhaus.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Doppelhaus (semi-detached house).
Etymology
A compound noun from 'Zwei' (two) + 'Familien' (families) + 'Haus' (house). Literally means 'two-family house'.
Memory Tips
Break the word down to remember it: 'Zwei' (2) + 'Familien' (families) + 'Haus' (house). The meaning is very literal.