die Sozialwohnung
Translation
public housing, subsidized housing
Examples
Sie haben eine Sozialwohnung beantragt.
They have applied for public housing.
Die Miete für eine Sozialwohnung ist günstig.
The rent for subsidized housing is affordable.
Grammar Patterns
((to apply for a ~)) to apply for public housing She has applied for public housing.
Similar Words
Gemeindewohnung (municipal housing)
Etymology
Composed of 'Sozial' (social) and 'Wohnung' (apartment). Literally 'social apartment'.
Memory Tips
Think of an apartment ('Wohnung') provided for 'sozial' (social) reasons, like for low-income individuals.