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Ich habe ein eigenes Zimmer.

I have my own room.

Meaning: I have my own room.

When to use: Use this to say you have a private bedroom that is just for you.

Ich habe nicht viel Platz.

I don't have much space.

Meaning: I don't have much space.

When to use: Say this when your room or apartment feels cramped or you lack storage.

Tip: Beginners sometimes say *kein viel Platz* instead of *nicht viel Platz*.

Die Miete ist ___ im Monat.

The rent is ___ a month.

Meaning: The rent is ___ a month.

When to use: Use this frame with a monthly amount: e.g. 'Die Miete ist 800 Euro im Monat.'

Wie hoch ist die Miete?

How much is the rent?

Meaning: How much is the rent?

When to use: Ask this when you want to know the monthly cost of a flat or room.

Meine Gegend ist ___.

My neighborhood is ___.

Meaning: My neighborhood is ___.

When to use: Describe the area around where you live (quiet, central, nice, etc.).

In meinem Haus gibt es ___.

My building has ___.

Meaning: My building has ___.

When to use: Use this to say what facilities or features are in your building (e.g., elevator, laundry room).

Ich wohne in ___.

I live in a ___.

Meaning: I live in a ___.

When to use: Complete this with a dative phrase: in einer Wohnung, in einem Haus, in einer WG.

Tip: Remember: for location use dative (e.g., *in einer Wohnung*). Saying *in eine Wohnung* would suggest movement and is usually incorrect here.

Wie lange wohnst du schon da?

How long have you lived there?

Meaning: How long have you lived there?

When to use: Ask this to find out how long someone has been living in their place (informal du).

Ich suche eine neue Wohnung.

I'm looking for a new place.

Meaning: I'm looking for a new place.

When to use: Say this when you want to change your current housing—searching for another apartment or flat.