WG

Wg is an abbreviation most widely used to denote Wohngemeinschaft, a form of shared housing common in German-speaking countries. In a WG, several unrelated adults reside in a single dwelling, sharing kitchen, bathroom, and other common areas while typically each resident has a private bedroom. The arrangement is often chosen for affordability, social reasons, or flexible living options, and is common among students, trainees, and early-career professionals.

Practical aspects include whether tenants sign a joint lease, sublet rooms, or formalize a house agreement outlining responsibilities such as cleaning rotas, groceries, and utility bills. Deposit and tenancy rights vary by country and region; in Germany, tenancy law provides protections for tenants and defines notices, deposits, and subletting rules. The term WG is widely used in German-speaking countries and is associated with local rental portals such as WG-Gesucht, which lists shared housing opportunities.

Other uses: In English and international contexts, WG is commonly an acronym for Working Group in standardization and governance, though this usage is typically capitalized as WG rather than Wg. See also Wohngemeinschaft; WG-Gesucht; shared housing.