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German Phrase

Sind Haustiere in dieser Wohnung erlaubt?

/zɪnt ˈhaʊ̯stɪʁə ɪn ˈdiːzɐ ˈvoːnʊŋ ɛɐ̯ˈlɔːft/
Meaning"Are pets allowed in this apartment?"
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Meaning

This sentence asks whether pets are permitted in the specific apartment. It is a polite, neutral question commonly used when discussing rental conditions or house‑rules.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you are viewing an apartment, signing a lease, or speaking with a landlord or roommate about the pet policy. It works both in formal written inquiries and spoken conversation.

✦Grammar Breakdown

SindHaustiereindieserWohnungerlaubt?

1

Verb 'sein' (Sind)

‘Sind’ is the 3rd person plural present form of ‘sein’, used here to form a yes/no question.

2

Plural noun (Haustiere)

‘Haustiere’ is the plural of ‘Haustier’ (pet). Plural nouns require the verb to be in plural form.

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Preposition ‘in’ + Dative

‘in’ with a location takes the dative case, so ‘dieser Wohnung’ is dative feminine.

4

Demonstrative pronoun (dieser)

‘dieser’ agrees with ‘Wohnung’ in gender (feminine), number (singular) and case (dative).

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Adjective/Participle (erlaubt)

‘erlaubt’ is a past participle used predicatively, meaning ‘allowed’.

🗨In Conversation

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Sind Haustiere in dieser Wohnung erlaubt?

Are pets allowed in this apartment?

Ja, Haustiere sind erlaubt, solange sie nicht laut sind und keine Schäden verursachen.

Yes, pets are allowed as long as they aren't noisy and don’t cause damage.

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✕Common Mistakes

  • Ist Haustiere in dieser Wohnung erlaubt?

    ‘ist’ is singular; the subject ‘Haustiere’ is plural, so the verb must be ‘sind’.

  • Sind Haustiere in dieses Wohnung erlaubt?

    ‘Wohnung’ is feminine dative, so the correct demonstrative is ‘dieser’, not ‘dieses’.

  • Sind Haustiere in dieser Wohnung erlauben?

    Use the past participle ‘erlaubt’ as a predicative adjective, not the infinitive verb ‘erlauben’.

↔Alternatives

  • Darf ich hier ein Haustier halten?

    May I keep a pet here?

  • Ist das Halten von Haustieren in dieser Wohnung gestattet?

    Is keeping pets in this apartment permitted?

  • Gibt es ein Verbot für Haustiere in dieser Wohnung?

    Is there a ban on pets in this apartment?

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Cultural Tip

In Germany many landlords are cautious about pets, especially larger dogs or exotic animals. It’s common to ask this question early in the rental process and to get the permission in writing. In some cities, like Berlin, there is a stronger tradition of pet‑friendly housing, while in more rural areas landlords may be stricter. Using the formal ‘Sie’ form (e.g., ‘Sind Haustiere in dieser Wohnung erlaubt?’) is appropriate when speaking to a landlord or property manager.