German Conversation · Level 56
74 words
German word
wohnhaft
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈvoːnhaft/
Meaning
- adjectiveliving
Example
Seit 2010 ist sie in Köln wohnhaft.
She has been living in Cologne since 2010.
More examples
Die Agentur verlangt, dass Antragsteller in der Region wohnhaft sind.
The agency requires applicants to reside in the region.
Core concept
A person with an established home base at a particular place.
Common phrases
in dieser Stadt wohnhaft
residing in this city
in der Region wohnhaft
residing in the region
seit 2010 wohnhaft
resident since 2010
Similar words
ansässig: Having a home base and living in a particular area.
gemeldet: Listed in official records as living at a certain address.
sesshaft: Long settled in one place and not given to frequent movement.
Definition in German
Den Wohnsitz an einem Ort haben.
Word origin
Wohnhaft combines wohnen, meaning to live or reside, with the suffix -haft, meaning having or characterized by something.
Usage tips
- Wohnhaft is formal and is common in address details or official wording, while everyday speech usually uses wohnt in or lebt in.