German word

Zuhause

Pronunciation

IPA/tsuˈhaʊ̯zə/

Meaning

  • neuter nounhome

Example

Mein Zuhause ist in dieser Stadt.

My home is located in this city.

Illustration for Zuhause (home)

More examples

Nach dem Umzug fühlt sich die Familie endlich Zuhause.

After the move, the family finally feels at home.

Core concept

The place where daily life, belonging, and personal safety come together.

Common phrases

  • ein Zuhause haben

    have a home

  • jemandem ein Zuhause bieten

    offer someone a home

  • sich in seinem Zuhause wohlfühlen

    feel comfortable in one's home

Similar words

Haus: A building designed for people to live in, such as a house.
Wohnung: A separate living unit within a larger building.
Wohnort: The town or city where someone lives day to day.
Heimat: A place regarded as a source of deep personal belonging.

Definition in German

Zuhause ist der Ort, an dem jemand lebt und Geborgenheit empfindet.

Word origin

The noun arose when the prepositional phrase zu Hause, with Hause as the dative form of Haus, became established as one word.

Usage tips

  • Movement toward home uses nach Hause, while origin from home uses von zu Hause; Zuhause does not replace these fixed phrases.

Opposites

  • Obdachlosigkeithomelessnessnoun
  • Heimatlosigkeitrootlessnessnoun

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