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Eigentumswohnung

owner-occupied flat; condominium apartment

noun AY-gen-tooms-voh-nung Rare

Usage Note

Eigentumswohnung (often abbreviated ETW) is an apartment that is individually owned rather than rented. Unlike a Mietwohnung (rental flat), the owner holds a title deed and typically pays into a Hausgeldgemeinschaft for shared building maintenance costs.

Examples

"Sie haben eine Eigentumswohnung im dritten Stock gekauft."

Natural Translation

They have bought an owner-occupied flat on the third floor.

Literal Translation

They have an owner-flat on-the third floor bought.

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