die vier Wände
Translation
four walls, (within one's) own four walls, at home
Examples
Ich bin am liebsten in meinen vier Wänden.
I like being within my own four walls the most.
Er arbeitet oft in seinen eigenen vier Wänden.
He often works within his own four walls.
Grammar Patterns
((in+3)) within one's own four walls He likes to be in his own four walls.
Similar Words
Zuhause (at home), daheim (at home), Heim (home)
Etymology
Composed of 'vier' (four) and 'Wänden' (the dative plural of 'Wand', meaning wall).
Memory Tips
Picture the four walls of your room. The phrase emphasizes the comfort and privacy of being at home.