das Doppelhaus
Translation
duplex, semi-detached house
Examples
Wir wohnen in einem Doppelhaus.
We live in a duplex.
Ein Doppelhaus hat zwei separate Eingänge.
A duplex has two separate entrances.
Grammar Patterns
to live in ((sth.)) My aunt lives in a duplex on the outskirts of the city.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Zweifamilienhaus (two-family house).
Etymology
Composed of 'doppel' (double) and 'Haus' (house).
Memory Tips
Literally a 'double house'. Think of a duplex, which is one building that functions as two houses.