German word

Wohnsitz

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈvoːnˌzɪts/

Meaning

  • masculine nounresidence

Example

Sein Wohnsitz ist nur wenige Minuten vom Bahnhof entfernt.

His residence is only a few minutes from the train station.

Illustration for Wohnsitz (residence)

More examples

Für die Anmeldung beim Amt muss man einen Wohnsitz nachweisen.

To register with the authorities, one must prove one's residence.

Core concept

A person's recognized home location, considered as an established base in relation to other places.

Common phrases

  • am Wohnsitz gemeldet sein

    be registered at one's residence

  • Wohnsitz nachweisen

    prove one's residence

  • ohne festen Wohnsitz

    without a fixed residence

Similar words

Wohnort: The town or area where someone normally lives.
Wohnung: A room or dwelling inside a building used for living.
Adresse: A specific location used for mailing or other contact.
Anschrift: A formal written address used for documents and correspondence.

Definition in German

Der Ort oder die Wohnung, in der jemand gewöhnlich lebt.

Word origin

German formed Wohnsitz by joining the dwelling element Wohn- with Sitz, a noun for a seat or place, rather than borrowing the word from English.

Usage tips

  • Wohnsitz is not simply an exact street address; Adresse usually names the specific mailing location, while Wohnsitz focuses on the established place of residence.

Other meanings

  • addressnoun

Opposites

  • Wohnsitzlosigkeithomelessnessnoun

Related words

  • Wohnsitzverlegungrelocation of residencenoun
  • Wohnsitznachweisproof of residencenoun

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