noun
accommodation, lodging
A2
Unterkunft (die, plural Unterkünfte) means accommodation or lodging, often used for temporary places to stay like hotels, hostels, or private rooms. It's a feminine noun with regular plural Unterkünfte. No special preposition required; common collocations include 'eine Unterkunft finden' (to find accommodation).
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Wir suchen eine Unterkunft für die Nacht.
We are looking for accommodation for the night.
Wir suchen eine günstige Unterkunft für die Ferien.
We are looking for affordable accommodation for the holidays.
Die Jugendherberge bietet einfache, saubere Unterkünfte.
The youth hostel offers simple, clean lodgings.
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a small house sign 'Unterkunft' with a bed symbol
unterkunft ~ 'under' + 'coup' -> a place underneath (place to stay)
die Unterkunft — picture a hostess (die) welcoming guests
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Feminine noun. Plural 'Unterkünfte'. Common in travel contexts.