German word

Bewohner

Pronunciation

IPA/bəˈvoːnɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounresident

Example

Die Bewohner des Hauses sind freundlich.

The residents of the house are friendly.

Illustration for Bewohner (resident)

More examples

Die neuen Bewohner stellen sich vor.

The new residents introduce themselves.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • die Bewohner des Hauses

    the residents of the house

Similar words

Einwohner: A person who lives in a town, city, or other defined area.
Mieter: A person who rents a house, apartment, or room.
Mitbewohner: A person who shares a home or room with others.
Anwohner: A person who lives near a particular street, place, or facility.

Definition in German

Person, die in einer Wohnung oder in einem Haus ihren Wohnsitz hat und dort lebt.

Word origin

Bewohner is formed from bewohnen, 'to inhabit', with the agent suffix -er; wohnen traces back to Middle High German wonen.

Usage tips

  • 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 meanings

  • inhabitantnoun
  • dwellernoun
  • occupantnoun

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