German C1 Home & Household Vocabulary
This is the complete German Home & Household vocabulary at C1 level — 28 words, each with its English translation, the article (der / die / das) and an example sentence. Search it, or download the whole list free as a CSV or an Anki flashcard deck.
28 C1 · Home & Household words
| German word | English meaning |
|---|---|
| der Alkoven | an alcove |
| der Baldachin | canopy / baldachin = canopy typically placed over an altar or throne |
| die Behausung | habitation / dwelling |
| der Bottich | a vat |
| bruchsicher | shatterproof |
| der Dachfirst | a roof ridge |
| die Einfriedung | enclosure / fence / wall |
| der Estrich | screed/floor |
| die Fensterlaibung | window jamb |
| das Gebälk | timbers |
| der Gobelin | a goblin / tapestry |
| die Instandhaltung | upkeep / maintenance |
| die Jauchegrube | a cesspool |
| die Kehle | valley/gully |
| das Kinkerlitzchen | a knickknack |
| die Laibungstiefe | jamb depth |
| das Mansardendach | mansard roof |
| das Mauerwerk | masonry / stonework |
| das Maurerwerk | brickwork |
| modrig | musty (wenig benutzt) |
| die Schädlingsbekämpfung | pest control / crop dusting |
| der Schemel | stool / footstool |
| der Sparren | rafter |
| der Speiseaufzug | a dumbwaiter |
| der Spund | a bung / plug / spigot bung = a stopper for closing a hole in a container. |
| die Traufe | an eave |
| die Türzarge | door frame |
| der Zierrat | decoration / ornamental object (wenig benutzt) |
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