1. CONNECTED TO OR DESCRIBING APARTMENTS/ HOUSES

Tiny = small = cramped = compact (adj)

• Ex: The kitchen was tiny

Basement = cellar = underground floor (n.)

tầng hầm - Ex: They turned the basement into a gym.

Storage = space, cupboard, closet (n.)

chỗ để đồ - Ex: We don’t have enough storage for our books.

Knock down (a wall) = space, cupboard, closet (v.)

phá bỏ (tường) - Ex: They knocked down the wall to create an open space.

Repair (v.)

• Ex: I repaired the leaking tap myself.

Furnished (adj)

• Ex: The apartment is fully furnished with modern furniture.

Unfurnished (adj)

• Ex: We rented an unfurnished flat to decorate it ourselves.

Balcony (n.)

• Ex: She likes to have coffee on the balcony in the morning.

Rent (a flat) (v.)

• Ex: We decided to rent a flat in the city center.

Landlord/ Landlady (n.)

chủ nhà - Ex: The landlord increased the rent again.

Tenant (n.)

người thuê nhà - Ex: The tenants must pay rent on the first day of the month.

Lease agreement (n.)

hợp đồng thuê nhà - Ex: We signed a one-year lease agreement.

Utility bills (n.)

hóa đơn tiện ích (điện, nước, gas)

Mortgage (n.)

khoản vay mua nhà - Ex: They took out a mortgage to buy the apartment.

Renovation (n.)

cải tạo, sửa sang - Ex: The house needs renovation before we move in.