English–German

“place of residence” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈvoːnˌɔʁt/

Example

Ich habe meinen Wohnort gewechselt.

I changed my place of residence.

Illustration for Wohnort (place of residence)

How to say “place of residence” in German

“Place of residence” in German is Wohnort.

A pin marking the town or area where a person mainly lives.

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

Example sentences with Wohnort

Die Qualität der Schulen hängt oft vom Wohnort ab.

The quality of schools often depends on one's place of residence.

Tips for using Wohnort

  • Wohnort is masculine, with the plural Wohnorte, and usually names a town or locality rather than a complete street address.

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