Das Zimmer
Example: Das Zimmer ist groß und hat ein Fenster.
Definition
"Das Zimmer" refers to a room, typically an enclosed space within a building used for living, working, or sleeping. It can describe any individual compartment in a house or apartment, such as a bedroom or living room, as in the example phrase, "Das Zimmer ist groß und hat ein Fenster."
Etymology
The word "das Zimmer" comes from the Old High German word 'zimbar,' meaning a chamber or room. Over time, it evolved in German to represent any enclosed space within a building. Fun fact: the English word 'timber' shares a similar root, originally referring to the wooden framework of rooms and buildings.
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"Das Zimmer" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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