German word

Adresse

Pronunciation

IPA/aˈdʁɛsə/

Meaning

  • feminine nounaddress

Example

Schick mir bitte deine Adresse.

Please send me your address.

Illustration for Adresse (address)

More examples

Ich schicke das Paket an die angegebene Adresse.

I am sending the package to the specified address.

Core concept

A labeled route to a person, receiving point, or inbox, written on paper or stored in a digital system.

Common phrases

  • nach Adresse fragen

    ask for an address

  • E-Mail-Adresse

    email address

  • an die Adresse schicken

    send to the address

Similar words

Anschrift: A formally stated address used on official documents or notices.
Wohnadresse: The address of the home where someone actually lives.
Lieferadresse: The recipient's address specified for an online order or delivery.
Postanschrift: An address used as the destination for mailed items.

Definition in German

Adresse ist die schriftliche Angabe, die den Standort einer Person, Firma oder eines Empfangsorts für Post, Sendungen oder Kontakt benennt; dazu zählen auch digitale Adressen wie E-Mail-Adresse.

Word origin

The German noun Adresse was borrowed from French adresse, whose source is Old French adresser, "to direct", ultimately related to Latin directus, "straight".

Usage tips

  • Adresse is feminine, so the forms are die Adresse, eine Adresse, and mit einer Adresse; its plural is Adressen.

Other meanings

  • mailing addressnoun

Related words

  • Adressänderungchange of addressnoun

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