English–German

“at home” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/daˈhaɪ̯m/

Example

Ich bleibe heute daheim.

I'm staying home today.

Illustration for daheim (at home)

How to say “at home” in German

“At home” in German is daheim.

A front door marks the boundary between being out and being daheim, with the person on the home side.

Full entry for daheim: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with daheim

Seit der Pandemie arbeite ich oft daheim.

Since the pandemic, I often work at home.

Tips for using daheim

  • Daheim is common in everyday speech, while zu Hause is the more neutral choice in formal contexts.

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