das Mobiliar
Translation
furniture, furnishings
Examples
Das Mobiliar in der Wohnung ist sehr modern.
The furniture in the apartment is very modern.
Wir brauchen neues Mobiliar für das Büro.
We need new furniture for the office.
Grammar Patterns
das Mobiliar (as subject) The furniture is old. Das Mobiliar ist alt.
sth. (Mobiliar) (as accusative object) We are buying new furniture. Wir kaufen neues Mobiliar.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Möbel (furniture pieces), Einrichtung (interior furnishing)
Etymology
From French 'mobilier', from Latin 'mobilis' (movable). It refers to things that can be moved.
Memory Tips
Think of 'mobile' items in a house. 'Mobiliar' is the collective term for all movable items, as opposed to 'Immobilie' (immovable property).