German word

Wohnort

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈvoːnˌɔʁt/

Meaning

  • masculine nounplace of residence

Example

Ich habe meinen Wohnort gewechselt.

I changed my place of residence.

Illustration for Wohnort (place of residence)

More examples

Die Qualität der Schulen hängt oft vom Wohnort ab.

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

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • vom Wohnort wegziehen

    move away from one's place of residence

  • seinen Wohnort ändern

    change one's place of residence

  • am Wohnort bleiben

    stay at one's place of residence

Similar words

Wohnsitz: A legally registered place of residence.
Adresse: A specific address used for mail or visits.
Wohnung: A single dwelling unit within a building.
Heimat: A place of origin or emotional belonging.

Definition in German

Der Ort, an dem jemand hauptsächlich wohnt.

Word origin

Wohnort is a compound of wohnen, 'to live', and Ort, 'place', formed to name the place associated with living.

Usage tips

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

Related words

  • Wohnortlageresidential locationnoun
  • wohnortsabhängigresidence-dependentadjective

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