English–German

“resident” in German

Pronunciation

IPA/bəˈvoːnɐ/

Example

Die Bewohner des Hauses sind freundlich.

The residents of the house are friendly.

Illustration for Bewohner (resident)

How to say “resident” in German

“Resident” in German is Bewohner.

A person whose everyday life is anchored in a particular home, building, or other place.

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

Example sentences with Bewohner

Die neuen Bewohner stellen sich vor.

The new residents introduce themselves.

Tips for using Bewohner

  • Bewohner commonly refers to someone living in a house or building, while Einwohner usually refers to a resident of a town, city, or country.

Other German words for “resident”

In dieser Stadt gibt es viele Einwohner.

There are many residents in this city.

In diesem Haus lebt eine Bewohnerin.

A resident lives in this house.

Die Einwohnerin des Dorfes ist 80 Jahre alt.

The village resident is 80 years old.

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