die Zweitwohnung
Translation
second home, secondary residence
Examples
Sie haben eine Zweitwohnung am Meer.
They have a second home by the sea.
Für die Zweitwohnung muss man Steuern zahlen.
You have to pay taxes for the second home.
Grammar Patterns
to have/own a second home They own a second home in the mountains.
Similar Words
Ferienhaus (vacation house), Wochenendhaus (weekend house)
Etymology
A compound noun from 'zweit-' (second) and 'Wohnung' (apartment, home).
Memory Tips
Think of 'zwei' (two) + 'Wohnung' (home). It's literally your 'second home'.