die Unterkunft
Translation
accommodation, lodging, shelter
Examples
Wir suchen eine günstige Unterkunft.
We are looking for cheap accommodation.
Diese Höhle bot uns Unterkunft für die Nacht.
This cave offered us shelter for the night.
Grammar Patterns
to look for/find ((sth.)) to look for accommodation. Wir suchen eine günstige Unterkunft.
to offer ((sb.)) ((sth.)) to offer sb. shelter. Diese Höhle bot uns Unterkunft.
Similar Words
Synonyms: lodging, quarters, hostel
Etymology
From 'unterkommen' (to find shelter). The place where one 'comes under' a roof. 'Kunft' is an old noun form of 'kommen' (to come).
Memory Tips
Imagine you 'come under' ('unter') a roof to find a place to stay.