Das Zimmer
Example: Das Zimmer ist groß und hat ein Fenster.
Definition
"Das Zimmer" refers to a room, typically a separate enclosed space within a building used for living, sleeping, or other activities. For example, in the phrase 'Das Zimmer ist groß und hat ein Fenster,' it means the room is large and has a window.
Etymology
The word "das Zimmer" comes from the Old High German word 'zimbar,' meaning 'timber' or 'building material,' reflecting its original association with a constructed space. Over time, it evolved to mean a room within a building in modern German.
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"Das Zimmer" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (Mixed) - set 1", containing 20 commonly used words.
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