Wohnungswechsel
change of apartment, moving to a new flat
noun VOH-nungs-vek-sel Rare
Usage Note
Wohnungswechsel is the act of moving from one apartment to another. It involves Kündigung (giving notice), finding a new flat, and Ummeldung (re-registering one's address at the Einwohnermeldeamt) within two weeks — a legal obligation in Germany.
Examples
"Jeder Wohnungswechsel muss innerhalb von zwei Wochen beim Einwohnermeldeamt angemeldet werden."
Natural Translation
Every change of apartment must be registered with the residents' registration office within two weeks.
Literal Translation
Every apartment-change must within two weeks at the residents-registration-office be registered.
Related Words
- Anmeldeformular registration form
- Anzahlung down payment, deposit (partial)
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- Briefkasten letterbox, post box
- Dachgeschosswohnung top-floor apartment, penthouse flat
- Eigenheim owner-occupied home, one's own home
- Eigentumswohnung owner-occupied flat; condominium apartment
- Einliegerwohnung granny flat, in-law suite, ancillary dwelling unit
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