German Conversation · Level 51
74 words
German word
bewohnt
Pronunciation
IPA/bəˈvoːnt/
Meaning
- adjectiveinhabited
Example
Viele Häuser sind bewohnt.
Many houses are inhabited.
More examples
Das historische Viertel ist heute noch dicht bewohnt.
The historic district is still densely populated today.
Core concept
An island or building with human life present rather than standing empty.
Common phrases
dicht bewohnt
densely populated
dauerhaft bewohnt
permanently inhabited
noch bewohnt
still inhabited
Similar words
belegt: Already assigned for use, leaving no room or seat available.
besetzt: Currently in use, so a phone line or seat is unavailable.
Definition in German
Partizip II als Adjektiv für einen Ort, der von Menschen bewohnt ist.
Word origin
Bewohnt developed as the adjectival past participle of bewohnen, a be- derivative of the Germanic verb wohnen.
Usage tips
- In casual speech, Hier wohnt jemand is often more natural than bewohnt, which is frequent in descriptions and notices.