die Wohnsiedlung
Translation
housing development, residential area, housing project
Examples
Sie leben in einer modernen Wohnsiedlung.
They live in a modern housing development.
Die neue Wohnsiedlung hat viele Grünflächen.
The new residential area has many green spaces.
Grammar Patterns
to live ((in+dat)) a housing development to live in a housing development They live in a new housing development.
Similar Words
das Wohngebiet (residential area), der Stadtteil (district)
Etymology
From 'Wohn-' (living, dwelling) + 'Siedlung' (settlement). It literally means a 'living settlement'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'settlement' ('Siedlung') specifically designed for 'living' ('wohnen'). This is a common term for planned housing developments.