Where You Live: What You Do at Home

Where You Live: What You Do at Home

Common House and Activity Vocabulary

  • House - das Haus
  • Kitchen - die Küche
  • Bathroom - das Badezimmer
  • Bedroom - das Schlafzimmer
  • Living Room - das Wohnzimmer
  • Garden - der Garten
  • To clean - putzen
  • To cook - kochen
  • To study - lernen
  • To play (games) - spielen
  • To watch TV - fernsehen
  • To read - lesen
  • To eat - essen
  • To rest - sich ausruhen

Typical Activities at Home

  • Cooking meals - Kochen von Mahlzeiten- Preparing and making meals at home, often in the kitchen.
  • Studying for school - Lernen für die Schule - Studying or doing homework in a quiet place like the bedroom or study room.
  • Watching TV or movies - Fernsehen oder Filme schauen - Relaxing activity in the living room.
  • Gardening - Gartenarbeit - Outdoor activities in the garden, like planting, watering plants, or mowing the lawn.
  • Playing games - Spiele spielen - Playing video games or board games, alone or with family.
  • Resting - Ausruhen - Taking a break, relaxing or sleeping in the bedroom or living room.

Describing Your Home

  • My house is big/small - Mein Haus ist groß/klein
  • I have my own room - Ich habe mein eigenes Zimmer
  • Our kitchen is modern/old-fashioned - Unsere Küche ist modern/altmodisch
  • The garden is beautiful/ugly - Der Garten ist schön/hässlich
  • There are many/few rooms - Es gibt viele/wenige Zimmer

Remember, practise is key! Use these vocabularies in different contexts, tenses, and with various expressions to enhance your comprehension and fluency. Try to describe your house and your daily activities at home in different ways to enrich your vocabulary and understanding.