die Wohngemeinschaft
Translation
shared apartment, flat-share, shared living arrangement
Examples
Ich lebe in einer Wohngemeinschaft.
I live in a shared apartment.
Wir suchen einen neuen Mitbewohner für unsere WG.
We are looking for a new housemate for our shared apartment.
Grammar Patterns
to live in+3 ((in sth.)) to live in something Ich lebe in einer Wohngemeinschaft.
Similar Words
die WG (abbreviation)
Etymology
A compound of 'Wohn-' (living) and 'Gemeinschaft' (community). It translates to a 'living community'.
Memory Tips
Frequently shortened to 'WG' (pronounced 'vay-gay'). This living arrangement is very popular with students.