NOUN
Unterkunft/ˈʊntɐˌkʊnft/accommodation; lodging; shelter
Unterkunft is a German noun that means accommodation, lodging, or shelter. It is pronounced /ˈʊntɐˌkʊnft/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Unterkünfte".
Definitions
1.place to stay temporarily(general)
a.lodging for travelers or guests
Wir suchen eine Unterkunft für zwei Nächte.—We are looking for accommodation for two nights.
2.emergency shelter or provisional housing(emergency/social)
a.temporary housing provided by organizations
Nach dem Sturm fanden viele Menschen Unterkunft in der Turnhalle.—After the storm, many people found shelter in the gym.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Unterkunft | die Unterkünfte |
| Genitive | der Unterkunft | der Unterkünfte |
| Dative | der Unterkunft | den Unterkünften |
| Accusative | die Unterkunft | die Unterkünfte |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Unterkunft" mean in English?
- "Unterkunft" means accommodation, lodging, or shelter. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Unterkunft"?
- "Unterkunft" is pronounced /ˈʊntɐˌkʊnft/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Unterkunft" der, die, or das?
- "Unterkunft" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Unterkunft"?
- The plural of "Unterkunft" is "Unterkünfte".
- What part of speech is "Unterkunft"?
- "Unterkunft" is a noun in German.
