German word

Domizil

Pronunciation

IPA/domiˈt͡siːl/

Meaning

  • neuter nounresidence

Example

Das Domizil der Familie befindet sich am Stadtrand.

The family's residence is on the outskirts of the city.

Illustration for Domizil (residence)

More examples

Bei der Anmeldung müssen Sie Ihr Domizil angeben.

At registration, you must declare your residence.

Core concept

A formally recognized home base, such as a family's residence or an organization's headquarters.

Common phrases

  • Domizil angeben

    declare your residence

  • amtliches Domizil

    official residence

  • Domizilnachweis

    proof of residence

Similar words

Wohnung: A room or housing unit used for everyday living.
Wohnort: The town or area where someone lives.
Wohnsitz: An officially registered residence used in legal or administrative matters.
Anschrift: The address written on mail and official documents.

Definition in German

Domizil ist ein formeller Begriff für den Ort, an dem jemand seinen Lebensmittelpunkt oder seinen gemeldeten Wohnsitz hat.

Word origin

Domizil is a learned borrowing from Latin domicilium, a noun related to domus, meaning house or home.

Usage tips

  • Domizil is neuter, so the forms are das Domizil and die Domizile, and its formal register often suits legal or administrative contexts.

Other meanings

  • dwellingnoun

Opposites

  • Obdachlosigkeithomelessnessnoun

Related words

  • domiziliärresidentialadjective
  • Domizilnachweisproof of residencenoun

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