Bedeutung
A cozy and well-heated residence.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The 'Domovoy' (house spirit) is believed to live behind the stove. A 'warm home' is one where the Domovoy is happy and protects the family. In Siberia, a 'warm house' is a technical marvel. Triple-paned windows and thick log walls (srub) are essential for survival. Many Russians live in 'Khrushchyovkas' (concrete apartments). Here, 'warmth' often refers to the central heating system, which is turned on by the city on a specific date. In villages, 'warmth' is still associated with the smell of woodsmoke and the labor of chopping wood.
The 'Tea' Rule
In Russia, a warm home always offers tea within 5 minutes of your arrival. If you don't offer tea, the home isn't 'warm'!
Gender Agreement
Don't say 'Тёплое дом'. 'Дом' is masculine. This is a common mistake for English speakers.
Bedeutung
A cozy and well-heated residence.
The 'Tea' Rule
In Russia, a warm home always offers tea within 5 minutes of your arrival. If you don't offer tea, the home isn't 'warm'!
Gender Agreement
Don't say 'Тёплое дом'. 'Дом' is masculine. This is a common mistake for English speakers.
Complimenting
Saying 'У вас тёплый дом' is much more meaningful than saying 'У вас красивая квартира' (You have a beautiful apartment).
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct ending for the adjective.
У моей бабушки очень тёпл___ дом.
'Дом' is masculine singular, so the adjective ending is '-ый'.
Which sentence is a compliment to a host?
You just finished dinner at a friend's house. What do you say?
'Тёплый дом' is the standard compliment for hospitality.
Match the Russian phrase to its English meaning.
Match the following:
Basic adjective-noun agreement practice.
Complete the dialogue.
А: Почему ты любишь это кафе? Б: Потому что здесь атмосфера как в _________.
After 'в' (in) describing location, we use the prepositional case.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenУ моей бабушки очень тёпл___ дом.
'Дом' is masculine singular, so the adjective ending is '-ый'.
You just finished dinner at a friend's house. What do you say?
'Тёплый дом' is the standard compliment for hospitality.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
Basic adjective-noun agreement practice.
А: Почему ты любишь это кафе? Б: Потому что здесь атмосфера как в _________.
After 'в' (in) describing location, we use the prepositional case.
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Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes! Even though 'дом' means house, it is used for any place someone lives, including apartments.
Only if you are visiting their home. It's a personal compliment, not a professional one.
A 'холодный дом' (cold house), which implies both low temperature and a lack of love/hospitality.
No, the figurative meaning (hospitality) works in July just as well as in January.
Yes, many construction and insulation companies in Russia use this name.
It is 'тёплые дома'. Note the stress on the last 'a'.
Yes, a 'тёплый человек' is a kind, 'warm' person.
It's neutral. You can use it with anyone.
'Уютный' is 'cozy' (visual/physical comfort). 'Тёплый' is 'warm' (emotional/temperature). They are often used together.
Rarely. It's usually specific to a household.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Уютное гнездышко
similarCozy little nest
Домашний очаг
specialized formDomestic hearth
Полная чаша
builds onA full cup
Гостеприимный дом
synonymHospitable house
Родные стены
similarNative walls
