die WG
Translation
shared apartment, flatshare
Examples
Ich wohne in einer WG.
I live in a shared apartment.
Wir suchen einen neuen Mitbewohner für unsere WG.
We are looking for a new roommate for our shared apartment.
Grammar Patterns
to live in a shared apartment Ich wohne in einer WG.
to look for a roommate for a shared apartment Wir suchen einen Mitbewohner für unsere WG.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Wohnung, das Studentenwohnheim
Etymology
Abbreviation for 'Wohngemeinschaft', from 'Wohnen' (to live) and 'Gemeinschaft' (community).
Memory Tips
Think of 'We Group' - a group of people living together. It's a very common living arrangement for students in Germany.