German phrases for housing and renting
Apartment hunting punishes slow vocabulary. Prepare short landlord messages and viewing questions, then drill them in Valinerio before you send the next enquiry.
Listing words to recognise
Kaltmiete, Warmmiete, Kaution, Nebenkosten, Besichtigung — learn them with articles.
Key phrases
| Phrase | Meaning | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Ist die Wohnung noch frei? | Is the apartment still available? | Enquiry |
| Wann ist eine Besichtigung möglich? | When is a viewing possible? | Scheduling |
| Wie hoch ist die Kaution? | How high is the deposit? | Costs |
| Die Heizung funktioniert nicht. | The heating is not working. | Repairs |
FAQ
- Should housing messages be in German?
- German usually gets more replies. Keep messages short and correct — draft, then polish.
Continue in this cluster
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