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Translation of Dutch housing words into English
A rough translation of Dutch words used in housing adverts and contracts, into English
| Dutch | English |
|---|---|
| Badkamer | Bathroom |
| Balkon | Balcony |
| Bovenhuis | Appartment: living space via stairs (usually) on 2nd and 3rd floor (usually private entrance) |
| CV | Central heating |
| Dakterras | Usually (large) balcony at roof level |
| Douche | Shower |
| Dubbelbovenhuis | Appartment: consisting of 2 floors, usually on 2nd and 3rd floor though 2nd and 4th floor is also possible (usually private entrance) |
| Etage / flat | Appartment: all living space on 1 floor |
| Fl. .... p/mnd | Price per month (usually exlcuding gas, water, etc.) |
| Gemeublieerd | Including furniture, carpeting and curtains |
| gestoffeerd | Including carpeting and curtains, but no furniture |
| huuren | to rent |
| Kamer | Chamber |
| Kast | Cupboard |
| Keuken | Kitchen |
| Koelkast | Fridge |
| licht | light |
| Douche | Shower |
| Maisonette | Appartment: living space covering 2 floors |
| Maand | Month |
| Parterre woning | Ground floor (sometimes with garden) |
| Portiekwoning | Central entrance at street level to two or more appartments (usually with stairs) |
| rustig | quiet |
| Service kosten / Bijdrage VVE | (Monthly / Yearly) Maintenance fee |
| Slaapkamer | Bedroom / sleeping room |
| Sanitair | Collective decription for toilet, bath, etc. |
| Studeerkamer | Study / extra room |
| Tuin | Garden |
| Vaatwasser | Washingmachine |
| Verdieping | Floor |
| Woonwijk | housing area |
| Woonkamer | Living room |