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Rooms and household items. 136 English words, A1 through C2, with translations and example sentences.

A1

bathroomnoun
bathroom
The bathroom is upstairs.
bednoun
bed
The cat is on the bed.
bedroomnoun
bedroom
The bedroom has two windows.
bigadj
big
This is a big room.
carpetnoun
carpet
The carpet feels soft.
ceilingnoun
ceiling
The ceiling is very high.
chairnoun
chair
Sit on the chair.
cleanadj
clean
The kitchen is clean now.
couchnoun
couch
He fell asleep on the couch.
curtainnoun
curtain
The curtains match the walls.
dirtyadj
dirty
Put the dirty dishes in the sink.
doornoun
door
Please close the door.
emptyadj
empty
The fridge is almost empty.
floornoun
floor
The toys are all over the floor.
fridgenoun
fridge
The milk is in the fridge.
gardennoun
garden
We grow tomatoes in the garden.
homenoun
home
There’s no place like home.
housenoun
house
Their house is big.
insideadv
inside
Let’s wait inside.
keynoun
key
I lost my key.
lampnoun
lamp
Turn on the lamp.
living roomnoun
living room
We watch TV in the living room.
locknoun
lock
Check the lock before sleeping.
outsideadv
outside
We had lunch outside on the terrace.
quietadj
quiet
We need a quiet place to study.
roofnoun
roof
The roof needs repairing.
roomnoun
room
My room is small.
shelfnoun
shelf
The books are on the shelf.
showernoun
shower
I have a shower every morning.
sinknoun
sink
Wash your hands in the sink.
smalladj
small
I have a small car.
sofanoun
sofa
We watched a movie on the sofa.
stairsnoun
stairs
Be careful on the stairs.
tablenoun
table
The keys are on the table.
TVnoun
TV
Turn off the TV, please.
wallnoun
wall
The picture is on the wall.
wardrobenoun
wardrobe
My wardrobe is full.
windownoun
window
Open the window, please.
yardnoun
yard
The kids are playing in the yard.

A2Premium

addressnoun
address
Write the address on the envelope.
apartmentnoun
apartment
They live in a small apartment.
atticnoun
attic
Old boxes are in the attic.
balconynoun
balcony
We have breakfast on the balcony.
basementnoun
basement
The basement is damp.
cleaningnoun
cleaning
Cleaning takes all Saturday.
corridornoun
corridor
The corridor is narrow.
decorationnoun
decoration
The Christmas decoration is up.
depositnoun
deposit
Pay a deposit to reserve the apartment.
dishwashernoun
dishwasher
Put the plates in the dishwasher.
electriciannoun
electrician
The electrician fixed the wiring.
electricitynoun
electricity
The electricity bill is high.
furniturenoun
furniture
We need new furniture.
garagenoun
garage
The car is in the garage.
hallwaynoun
hallway
Hang your coat in the hallway.
heatingnoun
heating
The heating broke down.
kitchennoun
kitchen
We cook in the kitchen.
landlordnoun
landlord
The landlord fixed the heating.
laundrynoun
laundry
Do the laundry on Sunday.
leasenoun
lease
Sign the lease before moving in.
microwavenoun
microwave
Heat it in the microwave.
mortgagenoun
mortgage
They have a thirty-year mortgage.
moveverb
move
We are moving next month.
neighbornoun
neighbor
My neighbor is very friendly.
ovennoun
oven
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
plumbernoun
plumber
Call the plumber today.
rentnoun
rent
The rent is very high here.
repairnoun
repair
The repair was expensive.
storagenoun
storage
We need more storage space.
toiletnoun
toilet
The toilet is on the left.
utilitiesnoun
utilities
Utilities are included in the rent.

B1Premium

air conditioningnoun
air conditioning
We installed air conditioning.
appliancenoun
appliance
New appliances use less energy.
central heatingnoun
central heating
Central heating keeps the house warm.
clutteredadj
cluttered
The room is cluttered.
cosyadj
cosy
The living room is very cosy.
detachedadj
detached
They live in a detached house.
double-glazingnoun
double-glazing
Double-glazing keeps out the cold.
duplexadj
duplex
They rent one half of a duplex.
energy efficiencynoun
energy efficiency
Energy efficiency saves money.
extensionnoun
extension
They built an extension for the kitchen.
insulationnoun
insulation
Good insulation saves energy.
interiornoun
interior
The interior design is modern.
loftnoun
loft
They converted the loft into a bedroom.
maintenancenoun
maintenance
Regular maintenance is important.
minimalistadj
minimalist
She prefers a minimalist style.
neighborhoodnoun
neighborhood
We love our neighborhood.
open-conceptadj
open-concept
The kitchen and living room are open-concept.
plumbingnoun
plumbing
The plumbing needs updating.
propertynoun
property
Property prices are rising.
recyclingnoun
recycling
Recycling is easy in this city.
redecorateverb
redecorate
We plan to redecorate the bedroom.
renovationnoun
renovation
The renovation took three months.
smart homenoun
smart home
A smart home saves time and energy.
solar panelsnoun
solar panels
Solar panels reduce electricity bills.
spaciousadj
spacious
The new apartment is very spacious.
terracenoun
terrace
They sat on the terrace.
townhousenoun
townhouse
They bought a townhouse downtown.
underfloor heatingnoun
underfloor heating
Underfloor heating is very comfortable.
ventilationnoun
ventilation
The kitchen needs better ventilation.
wiringnoun
wiring
Old wiring can be dangerous.

B2Premium

accessibilitynoun
accessibility
Accessibility is required by law.
architecturenoun
architecture
The architecture is stunning.
claddingnoun
cladding
The cladding was removed.
equitynoun
equity
They have built up equity in the house.
façadenoun
façade
The façade was restored.
foundationnoun
foundation
The foundation was cracked.
freeholdnoun
freehold
Freehold gives more rights.
infrastructurenoun
infrastructure
The infrastructure needs upgrading.
leaseholdnoun
leasehold
They bought the property as leasehold.
load-bearingadj
load-bearing
That is a load-bearing wall.
mortgage ratenoun
mortgage rate
Mortgage rates have gone up.
structuraladj
structural
There is a structural problem.
tenancynoun
tenancy
The tenancy agreement runs for a year.
valuationnoun
valuation
Get a professional valuation.

C1Premium

alcovenoun
alcove
A reading lamp turned the alcove into her favorite corner.
clutternoun
clutter
Years of clutter had swallowed the entire garage.
cumbersomeadj
cumbersome
The old wardrobe is too cumbersome to move.
declutterverb
declutter
We decluttered the attic before putting the house on the market.
dilapidatedadj
dilapidated
They bought a dilapidated farmhouse and restored it room by room.
downsizeverb
downsize
After retirement they downsized to a two-room apartment.
mantelpiecenoun
mantelpiece
Wedding photos crowd the mantelpiece in the living room.
mundaneadj
mundane
Weekends are filled with mundane chores.
refurbishmentnoun
refurbishment
The kitchen refurbishment took three months longer than promised.
retrofitverb
retrofit
Retrofit the building for energy use.
skylightnoun
skylight
Rain drummed softly on the skylight all night.
soundproofadj
soundproof
He rehearses in a soundproof room in the basement.
soundproofingnoun
soundproofing
The soundproofing is excellent.
utility roomnoun
utility room
The washing machine lives in the utility room off the kitchen.
waterproofingnoun
waterproofing
Waterproofing protects the roof.

C2Premium

abodenoun
abode
Welcome to my humble abode.
austereadj
austere
The room had an austere, minimalist look.
cavernousadj
cavernous
They live in a cavernous old house.
fastidiousadj
fastidious
He is fastidious about tidiness.
immaculateadj
immaculate
Her kitchen is always immaculate.
opulentadj
opulent
They stayed in an opulent villa.
ornateadj
ornate
The room had an ornate ceiling.

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