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dwell in German

dwell in German is wohnen, leben, verbleiben — dwell means to live or reside in a place.

dwell in German

wohnen
verb
(intransitive, now, _, literary) To live; to reside.
leben
verb
(intransitive, now, _, literary) To live; to reside.
verbleiben
verb
(intransitive, now, _, literary) To live; to reside.
verweilen
verb
(intransitive) To abide; to remain; to continue.

What does "dwell" mean?

  1. verb To live or reside in a place.
    "The family has dwelt in this village for generations."
  2. verb To keep thinking or talking about something, often unnecessarily.
    "Try not to dwell on the mistake — just move forward."

dwell in a sentence

  • The family has dwelt in this village for generations.
  • Try not to dwell on the mistake — just move forward.
  • She kept dwelling on what she should have said.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "dwell" in German?

"dwell" in German is wohnen, leben, verbleiben. dwell means: To live or reside in a place.

How do you use "dwell" in a sentence?

Example: "The family has dwelt in this village for generations." In German, "dwell" is wohnen, leben, verbleiben.

Are there other ways to say "dwell" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "dwell": wohnen, leben, verbleiben, verweilen.

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