die Stube
Translation
room, living room, parlour, lounge
Examples
Wir sitzen in der warmen Stube.
We are sitting in the warm room.
Die gute Stube wird nur sonntags benutzt.
The good parlour is only used on Sundays.
Grammar Patterns
in+3 sein/sitzen to be/sit in a room Wir sitzen in der warmen Stube.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Zimmer, Wohnzimmer, Raum
Etymology
From Old High German 'stuba' (heated room), originally referring to a room with a stove.
Memory Tips
Connect 'Stube' with 'stove'. A 'Stube' was historically the main heated room of a house.