die Sozialmietwohnungen
Translation
social housing, council housing
Examples
In der Stadt fehlen viele Sozialmietwohnungen.
There is a shortage of social housing in the city.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is lacking/missing There is a shortage of social housing in the city.
Similar Words
Synonyms: öffentlich geförderter Wohnraum (publicly subsidized housing)
Etymology
A compound of 'Sozial' (social), 'Miete' (rent), and 'Wohnungen' (apartments).
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'social rent apartments'. It refers to housing with rent subsidized by the state.