Dachwohnung — meaning in English

English meaning

• garret noun A small room at the top of a house, just under the roof, often used as a cramped living space.
• penthouse noun A luxury apartment on the top floor of a building, usually with wide views.

Senses

Dachwohnung is used for these senses in English:

• garret An attic or semi-finished room just beneath the roof of a house.
• penthouse (now, historical) A structure or annexe (especially one with a sloping roof) extending from the side of a building, sometimes as protection from the weather. [from 14th c.]
• penthouse An apartment or suite found on an upper floor, or floors, of a tall building, especially one that is expensive or luxurious with panoramic views. [from 19th c.]

Related German words